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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/1998 Special "'" Council Minutes ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: '-' MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON September 28, 1998 Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on September 28, 1998 at 6:00 p.m., in Committee Room # I Mayor D. Hamre Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe CouncillorJ. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Chief Administrative Officer, W. H. Stockwell Treasurer, M. Marano (Attended until 6:20 p.m.) Labour Relations Counsel, Gord Weir Clerk, P. Barrie Resolution #C-715-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken by Council during the "closed" session, be approved. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW '-' Resolution #C-7l6-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-149, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington at this special meeting held on the 28th day of September 1998, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" '-" '"" '-' Special Council Minutes - 2 - CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-7l 7-98 September 28, 1998 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-149 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-718-98 THAT the meeting adjourn at 6:50 p.m. "CARRIED" #~ ~/ ~~ MAYOR i / 1/ CLERK '-' Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: '-' MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON September 28, 1998 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, September 28,1998, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre (Attended Until 7:25 p.m.) Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Chief Administrative Officer, W. H. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Solicitor, D. Hefferon Deputy Fire Chief, W. Hesson Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST ~ Councillor Schell indicated that he would be making a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to delegation #2 and Correspondence Item D-7. Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be making a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Item # I (e) of Report # 1. Council Minutes - 2 - September 28, 1998 '-" MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Resolution #C-7 I 9-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on September 14, 1998; Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on September 14, 1998; and Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on September 21, 1998, be approved. "CARRIED" PRESENTATION Mayor Hamre presented certificates of merit to the members of the Clarington Green Gaels, Winners of the 1998 Founder's Cup. Mayor Hamre announced that, at a special meeting held earlier this evening, Council received the resignation ofW.H. Stockwell, Chief Administrative Officer, effective November 30, 1998. '-" Resolution #C-720-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the resignation of W.H. Stockwell, be received with deep regret; and THAT best wishes be conveyed to Mr. Stockwell in his future endeavours. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 72 I -98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" '-' Council Minutes ~ DELEGATIONS '-w ~ - 3 - September 28, 1998 The meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. Acting Mayor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. Acting Mayor Trim welcomed the 8th Bowmanville Girl Guides who were in attendance to observe the proceedings of the Council meeting. Nicky Barnes and Chris Kreasul, 41 Living Court, Courtice, L1E 2V6, advised prior to the meeting that they would not be in attendance. Councillor Schell made a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Valerie Dostie; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that he is employed by Blue Circle Cement Inc., the subject of her delegation. Valerie Dostie, 707 Waverley Road South, Bowmanville, L1C 3K3, advised Council that the exemption to the Noise By-law which Blue Circle Cement presently enjoys, is taking away the protection which they desperately need and is putting their health in jeopardy. At 7:00 a.m. they are awakened by the loud irritating noise of giant earth-moving machines and the noise goes on until 7:00 p.m. six and sometimes seven days a week. The odour of the diesel fumes has sometimes been so unbearable that it has been necessary for them to leave home. Mrs. Dostie questioned what type of harmful impurities may be in the soil that become airbourne and enter into their bodies. She requested that the by-law exemption either be revoked or that conditions and guidelines be put in place to protect those individuals who live in near vicinity to the quarry. Representatives of the Clarington Firefighters Association advised prior to the meeting that they would not be in attendance. Brian Demelo, 27 Elephant Hill Drive, Bowmanville was called but was not present. Michele Thompson, 22 Stanford Crescent, Newcastle advised prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance. Rosalind Paton, c/o 22 Stanford Crescent, Newcastle advised prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance. ~ '-' ~ Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - I 1-2 1-3 I - 4 -4 - September 28, 1998 Resolution #C-722-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the correspondence to be received for information be approved. "CARRIED" Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on August 12, 1998. (Received for Information) Ms. Christine Jones, Project Manager, Take Our Kids to Work, writing to advise that preparations for Wednesday, November 4, Take Our Kids to Work Day, are gathering momentum and enclosing a copy of the Work Place Guide for the project. (Received for Information) Mr. Merv K. Bowen, Regional Assessment Commissioner, writing to advise that the Minister of Finance has announced that he intends to introduce legislation that would, if passed, extend the deadline to appeal property assessment to October 30, 1998. Opposition parties have indicated they would support this extension. The legislature is scheduled to resume on September 28, 1998 and legislation will be introduced as soon as possible after that date. In the meantime, the Assessment Review Board will continue to receive appeals of assessment. (Received for Information) Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on September 1, 1998. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 5- September 28, 1998 ~ COMMUNICATIONS I-5 News Release received from Fisheries and Oceans Canada advising that the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans announced a new collaborative arrangement with local Conservation Authorities that will enhance the protection and conservation of fish habitat. The Otonabee, Kawartha and Ganaraska Region Conservation Authorities signed the work-sharing agreement that will see the Conservation Authorities providing local review of development plans that involve fish habitat. (Received for Information) 1-6 Media Notice from the Education Improvement Commission advising that Co-chairs Dave Cooke and Ann Vanstone and the Commissioners of the Education Improvement Commission will hold public consultations about the role of school councils in 22 Ontario locations between September 22 and October 7, 1998, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. A meeting is scheduled to be held in the Bobby Orr Room ofthe Oshawa Civic Auditorium, 99 Thornton Road South on Tuesday, September 29, 1998. (Received for Information) '-' 1-7 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Minutes No.6- Executive Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, September 1, 1998. (Received for Information) 1- 8 Media Release received from Margaret Rodgers, Curator Director, Visual Arts Centre, announcing the winners of the Eighteenth Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition. Awards will be presented Sunday, October 4, 1998, at 1 :30 p.m. Twelve artists will receive cash and honourable mentions with the Kinsmen sponsored Best in Show award going to Bowmanville's Tia Bourne. Others receiving awards are Bruna Franceschini, Charles Cooper, Alan Yuill, Shelagh Gay, Mary Talbot Elliott, Nedda Zaharelos and Ryan Price. Honourable Mentions include Richard Delany, Rose Hirano, Guy Parrotta and Tammy Ratcliff. (Received for Information) 1-9 Municipal Update received from Stikeman, Elliott, regarding a special AMO Conference Issue, entitled "User Fees? Not So Fast." (Received for Information) ~ Council Minutes '-' COMMUNICATIONS 1- 10 '-w D-l Lung Awareness Month M02.GE D-2 Block Parent Week M02.GE '-' - 6 - September 28, 1998 Mavis Carlton expressing her appreciation for the help of staff Members Fred Horvath, Lou Ann Birkett, Sheila Roman, Larry Taylor, Rob Groen and Jennifer Cooke, for their assistance on Friday evening, September 18, 1998, in readying the renovated Clarington Beech Centre for the Open House and Fundraising Dinner and Dance at the Clarington Older Adult Association. (Received for Information) Correspondence Item D - 11 was forwarded to Council as a handout. Resolution #C-723-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence for direction be approved as per the agenda with the exception ofItems D - 3, D - 4, D - 5, D - 6, D - 7 and D - 10. "CARRIED" Janet Georgieff, Executive Director, The Lung Association, advising that the Lung Association is one of Canada's oldest health charities and the Durham Region office serves thousands of Durham residents each year. As they launch their annual Christmas Seal Campaign, she requests that Clarington Council proclaim November 1998 as Lung Awareness Month. (Proclaimed) Muriel Moynes, Secretary, ClaringtonlNewcastle Block Parents, advising that Block Parents are celebrating 30 years of safer communities. Each year, one week in October is designated as Block Parent Week throughout Canada and communities are asked to help promote the Block Parent program and to create a safe community for all citizens. Accordingly, she requests that Clarington Council proclaim the week of October 25 - 31, 1998 as Block Parent Week in the Municipality of Clarington. Also, in recognition of the week, she requests an official Block Parent Flag Raising at the Town Hall on Monday, October 26,1998, at 9:30 a.m., with the flag to remain raised for the duration of Block Parent Week. (Proclaimed) Council Minutes ~ COMMUNICATIONS D-8 Nevada Licence VON P09.VO D-9 '-w Request for Financial Assistance Fl I.CH D-3 Resolution re: Bill 99 L1 I.PR ""' - 7 - September 28, 1998 Evelyn R. Smith, Interim Executive Director, Victorian Order of Nurses, Durham Region Branch, advising that she has been informed that the VON is no longer eligible for a Nevada Licence within the Municipality of Clarington because it is not a home-based organization. The Victorian Order of Nurses, Durham Region Branch has been fortunate to have a licence in Orono at Noone's for the past few years. As Council is aware, VON is a charitable not for profit community based visiting nursing organization and the VON Durham Region Branch provides care to the entire Region of Durham. It is not financially feasible to have a home base in each municipality, but VON does provide services to numerous residents within the Municipality of Clarington. She questions whether there is a possibility of no new licences being issues but that the existing ones be grandfathered. (Advise of eligibility of a Provincial Licence) A Proposal to the Municipality ofClarington to provide the best care improving the lives of children and youth with Type 1 Diabetes. The Centre is requesting that the Municipality of Clarington give thoughtful consideration to a gift of $5,000, the funds to be directly used for the continuance of the Best Centre's ongoing program to improve diabetes management, education and support the children and their families. (Advise of the municipal grant policy) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham forwarding correspondence received from Brenda Clark, Acting Assistant to the Clerk, County of Simcoe, requesting Council's endorsement of the following resolution: "WHEREAS Bill 99, An Act to Review the Workers' Compensation Act enacts the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 effective January I, 1998 and renames the Workers' Compensation Board to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, brought forth detrimental changes to the regulations affecting Volunteer Fire Fighters in the Province of Ontario and the many communities where volunteer fire fighters proudly and effectively serve; BE IT THEREFORE RESOL VED THAT the County of Simcoe petition the Province of Ontario to immediately consult with the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal and retroactively reinstate the compensation benefits previously provided to the volunteer fire fighters; Council Minutes '-w COMMUNICATIONS D-4 ~ Community Care Awareness Month M02.GE D-5 Resolution re: Ethnic Violence In Indonesia ClO.AD ~ - 8 - September 28, 1998 AND FURTHER THAT the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board clearly establish the return to work provisions for volunteer fire fighters; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be passed to all Counties and Regions in the Province of Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario." Resolution #C-724-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the resolution of the County of Simcoe be endorsed. "CARRIED" Marg Maciver, Chair and Sally Barrie, Administrator, Clarington Community Care, advising that October has been designated as Community Care Awareness Month in the Region of Durham and across the province. Their goal is to heighten awareness of Community Care's programs and services which are available across the municipality and to recruit volunteers to help meet the ever increasing needs in Clarington. On behalf of Clarington Community Care, they are asking that the Municipality ofClarington proclaim October as Community Care month in our community. Resolution #C-725-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the month of October be proclaimed as Community Care Awareness Week in the Municipality ofClarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy. "CARRIED" Janice Harrison, Manager, Secretariat Services, Town of Markham, requesting Council's consideration of the following resolution passed by the Council of the Town of Markham on August 18, 1998: "RESOLVED THAT the presentation of Regional Councillor T. Wong with respect to ethnic violence in Indonesia, be received; Council Minutes -9- September 28, 1998 ~ COMMUNICATIONS AND THAT the Council of the Town of Markham endorses the following statement of the Canadians concerned about Ethnic Violence in Indonesia to request the Canadian Government: I. To express to the Indonesian government and the international community Canada's condemnation of the widespread violence including sexual violations targeting the ethnic Chinese minority in Indonesia; 2. To call on the Indonesian government to respect human rights and to take immediate action to stop the atrocities directed against the ethnic Chinese minority as well as to guarantee their immediate protection; 3. To call on Indonesian government to: a) Conduct an independent investigation into all aspects of the systemic violence committed against ethnic Chinese, including the role of the Indonesian police and the military in such acts of violence; \w b) Bring those individuals and organizations responsible for the violent acts to justice; 4. To suspend Canada's foreign aid and other related assistance to Indonesia until Canada's demand for action is met by the Indonesian Government; 5. To undertake the necessary concrete measures to assure the safety of the victims of the ethnic violence and of all those who are still at risk, including the facilitation of visitor visa applications for Chinese Indonesians who wish to seek temporary reprieve from the violence in their home country; and 6. To designate Indonesia as a source country of refugees. AND THAT the Municipalities and M.P.'s in the Greater Toronto Area, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the United Nations be so advised." ""' Council Minutes "'" COMMUNICATIONS D-6 Resolution re: OMB Appeal Process CIO.AD '-w '-" - 10- September 28, 1998 Resolution #C-726-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be received for information. "CARRIED" Town of Gravenhurst Mayor and Council advising that Gravenhurst Council passed the following resolution asking the Province of Ontario to make amendments to the OMB Appeal process and/or the Planning Act because of the potential for abuse of the process. Council expressed their concerns about the efficiency and speed of the process related to OMB hearings as well as the ability of individuals to delay or stall the process due to frivolous or vexatious objections and requests Clarington Council's support with regard to the resolution: "WHEREAS Council has serious concerns about the efficiency and speed of the process related to OMB hearings caused by appeals against zoning by-law amendments adopted by Council; AND WHEREAS Council believes that objectors should meet a sufficiently high standard for lodging and justifying such appeals against the decisions of a democratically elected Council; AND WHEREAS Council believes that the inefficiency of the current appeal procedures and the potential for abuses of the process are of concern to most municipalities in Ontario; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT I. The Minister of Municipal Affairs consider giving to municipal Councils the authority to determine that an objection is frivolous, vexatious, or irrelevant, similar to the authority of the minister regarding subdivision plan objections; 2. The Planning Act regulation or the Ontario Municipal Board establish a form for appeals that requires a detailed statement of reasons for the appeal, so that the OMB may expeditiously determine the adequacy and relevance of the reasons for an appeal; Council Minutes ~ COMMUNICATIONS ~ D-7 Noise Problems Blue Circle Cement P01.NO \. - 11 - September 28, 1998 3. The Ontario Municipal Board be directed to use its full authority to dismiss appeals without a hearing when the appeals are frivolous, vexatious, irrelevant, or not justified with adequate planning formation and reasons; 4. The Planning Act be amended to require that an appeal (other than an appeal by a landowner with respect to Council's refusal to rezone his property) must be lodged by no fewer than five unrelated individuals or corporations; 5. Copies of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario with a request for a resolution of support; 6. Copies ofthis resolution be sent to Bill Grimmett, M.P.P., and to The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and to the other municipalities in Muskoka." Resolution #C-727-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 7; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that he is employed by Blue Circle Cement Co. Inc., the subject of the correspondence. Valerie Dostie advising of problems being experienced with Blue Circle Cement Co. working in the field along the Haul Road adjacent to her home. Since the beginning of summer she has put up with the very loud noise from the giant earth moving machines along with bad dust and very strong diesel fumes from the machines. At times the noise and fumes are so bad she has had to bring her children into the house and close the windows. The work would start at 7:00 a.m. and finish at 7:00 p.m., sometimes 7 days a week. Mrs. Dostie has called Blue Circle many times as well as Local and Regional Councillors, the By-law Enforcement Officer, John O'Toole, M.P.P. 's office and Rod Adams from the Ministry of the Environment. Council Minutes '-' COMMUNICATIONS D- 10 OMB Pre-Hearing Conference D12.18T-920l4 '"' '-' - 12 - September 28, 1998 The exemption from the Noise By-law which Blue Circle Cement Co. enjoys, is putting her family's health in jeopardy and she is requesting that some guidelines be put in place to protect her family. Resolution #C-728-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item D -7 be received and referred to the Clerk for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Paul Brace, Manager of Planning, English-Language Public District School Board No. 14, advising that the School Board has just recently become aware of an Ontario Municipal Board Pre-Hearing Conference regarding Plan of Subdivision 18T-920l4 - Northeast Courtice. The School Board is concerned that adequate provision has not been made for a school site. Courtice area schools are already over capacity with approximately 32 portables. We have written the municipality regarding this issue a number of times dating back to 1992. The plan as it currently exists provides for less than half a school site. Since we just became aware of the draft plan conditions and the Ontario Municipal Board Pre- Hearing, one meeting has been held with the landowner and one meeting with Municipal Staff to explore solutions. They are asking the Ontario Municipal Board to adjourn the Pre-Hearing for approximately 30 days to allow further discussion with the developer and staff. He is requesting that Council defer approval of the draft plan conditions for Subdivision 18T-92014 (Staff Report PD-l07-98 - Item #8 of Report #1) for approximately three weeks. He says that the following conditions that were set for the Robinson Ridge Development in Southwest Courtice in the recent past, that would also be applicable to the subject development: I. Prior to registration of the plan, the owner shall make the necessary Arrangements with the owners of adjacent lands so that the full six acre school site is deliverable to the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board by the owner of this draft plan. 2. Prior to registration of the plan, the owner shall enter into an option agreement with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board for the purpose ofthe entire public school site to the satisfaction ofthe School Board. -..... '-' '-w Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION - I3- September 28, 1998 Resolution #C-729-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item D - lObe received for information. "CARRIED" COMMITTEE REPORTS Report # 1 G.P.A. Report September 21, 1998 Report #2 Vicious Dog Demelo PI4.AN Councillor Rowe made a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Item I (e) of Report #1; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Rowe indicated that her husband is a business partner of one of the companies listed in Report WD-48-98. Resolution #C-730-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 21,1998, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-731-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD-47-98 be received; and THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Brian Demelo, 27 Elephant Hill Drive, not be revoked. "CARRIED" Council Minutes ~ REPORTS Report #3 Vicious Dog Thompson PI4.AN - 14- September 28, 1998 Resolution #C-732-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Report CD-48-98 be tabled to the Council meeting scheduled to be held on October 13, 1998. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS '-' '-' There were no items discussed under this section of the agenda. Resolution #C-733-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 98-141 being a by-law to amend By-law 98-9, a by-law to appoint Members to the Bowmanville Museum Board; 98-142 being a by-law to amend By-law 98-1, a by-law to appoint Members to the Clarke Museum Board; 98-143 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Claret Investment Ltd. & Uvalde Investment Co.); 98-144 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Claret Investment Ltd. & Uvalde Investments Co.); 98-145 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1779 as not being subject to Part Lot Control; 98-146 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Lease Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Claude Miller in respect of a lease of premises situated at 247 King Street East, Newcastle, Ontario; and Council Minutes '-' BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update '-' Committee/Boards Update '-w - 15 - September 28, 1998 98-147 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Bayly Holdings). "CARRIED" Resolution #C-734-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-141 and 98-142 and 98-145 to 98-147 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton advised that Regional Finance staff have started working on the 1999 budget. Councillor Mutton advised that the Lishman Official Plan proposal is being considered by the Regional Planning Department at a meeting to be held on September 29, 1998. Councillor Novak indicated that the Durham Health Council has not yet met. Councillor Mutton commended Fred Horvath on the excellent job he is doing with all of the Hall Boards and Facilities in the Municipality. Councillor Novak advised that during the AMO Conference, she attended a session with respect to Insurance Programs for Volunteers and Community Boards, and that she has been discussing this issue with the Treasurer. Councillor Rowe indicated that the Animal Advisory Committee had their grand opening and ribbon cutting this past Saturday for the new Animal Shelter. Friends of the Second Marsh hosted a meeting in our municipality on September 10, 1998 and their annual general meeting is to be held on Thursday, October 22,1998. Council Minutes ~ OTHER BUSINESS ~ \..- - 16- September 28, 1998 LACAC has petitioned the government to pay more attention, especially financially, to heritage issues. They have indicated support for the B.LA. Applefest to be held on October 17, 1998 and also for the Newcastle Community Hall's 75th Anniversary to be held October 24, 1998. The Committee has great interest in a personal project undertaken by Tom and Linda Harlos in their efforts to save Southview, an historic home on the Baseline near Courtice Road. Anyone with any ideas are requested to contact Councillor Rowe. The Library readership and activities continue to rise and a new marketing and partnership co-ordinator has been hired. A monstrous book sale is being held Saturday, October 24,1998. The Solina Hall Board held its quarterly meeting of the Board and Committees on September 21, 1998 and a beef dinner is being held on November 1, 1998 with their annual general meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 26,1998. The Visual Arts Centre is holding their Juried Show Opening this Sunday, October 4, from I :00 to 3 :00 p.m. Presentation of awards will be taking place at 1 :30. Councillor Rowe extended thanks to the Community Services Department for their dilIigence in preparing the Rickard Recreation Complex for the hockey tournament which was held this past weekend. Councillor Schell advised Council of a meeting which is taking place on September 29, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. with the Citizens Committee to deal with the Low-Level Waste issue in Hope Township. He indicated that the Museum has had a very successful summer. The B.LA. is busy planning for the Applefest on October 17, and is in full support of the historic mural program which is taking shape throughout the municipality. On Sunday, September 27, 1998, Councillor Schell attended some training which the Fire Department was putting on for their staff. Councillor Young advised that the Kawartha Conservation Authority is considering their 1999 budget and they have identified a justifiable increase to each municipality's levy. The Newcastle Arena Board is busy finding sponsors for their board space - 16 spots are available and 10 sponsors have been found to date. There has been a hold-up on the re-paving of the parking lot at the arena, however, the Board has been assured that this project will be completed before year end. Council Minutes "'" OTHER BUSINESS ~ - 17 - September 28, 1998 The Tyrone Community Hall held an Old Fashioned Fun Fair which was a great success. The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce held a Yuk Yuk's evening which raised $3,400 to be donated to the Hall Board for their renovations. Councillor Trim advised that on Friday, September 25, Mayor Hamre, Councillor Novak, Councillor Schell and himself attended the OshawalClarington Chamber of Commerce A wards Night at which two Clarington businesses were presented with awards. Charles and Judy Stephen of Wilmot Orchards received the Business of the Year A ward for businesses of I to 19 employees and Webco received the award in the category of 20+ employees. Evergreen Farm and Garden Limited was also a finalist in the 1 to 19 employees category. Resolution #C-735-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the Mayor and Members of Council extend congratulations and appreciation to Wilmot Orchards, Webco and Evergreen Farm and Garden Limited. "CARRIED" Councillors Schell and Rowe indicated disclosures of pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. CONFIRMING BY-LAW \- Resolution #C-736-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-148, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 28th day of September 1998, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 18 - September 28, 1998 '-'" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-737-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-148 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-738-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the meeting adjourn at 8: 14 p.m. "CARRIED" '-'"' ~$~1~/ ~