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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/1998 ~ Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: '-' MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON December 14,1998 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 14, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor 1. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. ScheU Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Attended Until 8:35 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended Until 8:35 p.m.) Manager, Community Planning Branch, D. Crome (Attended Until 8:35 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Attended Until 8:35 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Schell indicated that he would be making a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item 0 - 13. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS "" Resolution #C-885-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the minutes of a special meeting held on November 23, 1998, be approved; Council Minutes \w- MINUTES DELEGATIONS "" "" - 2 - December 14, 1998 THAT the minutes of a regular meeting held on November 23, 1998, be approved; and THAT the minutes of a special meeting held on November 27, 1998, be approved. "CARRIED" Staff Sgt. Ted Dionne, Durham Regional Police Force, Chair, Hunting Committee, presented the Committee's final report to CounciL He introduced the Members of the Committee who were in attendance and stated that the Members have determined that the hunting problems within the Municipality are caused by trespassers who hunt without permission on lands and without regard for the rights of the property owners. Also, a lack of enforcement is cause for concern. Upon identifying these problems, the following immediate steps were taken: . Communication staff of the Durham Regional Police Service were reminded that Mitch Phinney of the Ministry of Natural Resources is to be contacted on all hunting-related incidents. All calls involving trespassers are to be dispatched through the mobile display terminals of the patrol officers so that immediate attention can be given. . Mitch Phinney calls the Durham Regional Police Service to let the Communications Branch know every time that he is patrolling in Durham Region and in Clarington so that quicker dispatch can take place. . A sharing of information between the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Durham Regional Police Service was encouraged so that complaints by landowners are being served. Staff Sgt Dionne outlined the following conclusions ofthe Committee: . The problems caused by lack of enforcement continue to be an issue. Council, in communications with local M.P.P.s, should address the concern of insufficient coverage by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Council Minutes '-' DELEGATIONS '-' ......... - 3 - December 14,1998 . Durham Regional Police Officers should be instructed to lay charges for trespassing whenever possible. Ifthere is a violation of the municipal by-law, an incident report will be submitted for the By-law Department to issue a summons. . The Police and the Ministry of Natural Resources will continue to do frequent checks of parked vehicles on rural roadways for loaded guns and possible violators. . An education campaign should be implemented for the citizens telling them of the trespassing laws, the meaning of the red dot and yellow dot system for trespassing, the various hunting seasons and any other pertinent information. . The Municipality's Firearm By-law may need some revision to address the urban areas of the municipality without restricting the lands considered prime hunting grounds. Staff Sgt. Dionne stated that the Committee wishes to remain in place as sanctioned by Council. The members are willing to hear concerns and complaints so as to review them in a problem-solving way. James Terry, 140 Ormond Drive, Oshawa, LlG 6T5, addressed Council with respect to the condition of the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex on September 19,1998. Mr. Terry had rented the complex in order to hold his wedding reception. When they arrived there was no microphone which had been promised to them, the hallways were full of pizza boxes, the boardroom was in use and children were running throughout the halls amongst the wedding party and guests, the washrooms were not clean and the bar staff had opened cases of coolers and placed the bottles in the refrigerator, thereby making the return to the LCBO impossible. Mr. Terry requested a written apology and monetary reimbursement from the municipality. Norm Monaghan, 15 Westmore Street, Courtice, LIE 2H8, thanked the Hunting Committee for their recommendations and highlighted a concern of coyote and wolf hunters that recently the collars have gone missing from their dogs. Mr. Monaghan advised that the Municipality of Clarington generally receives approximately one-eighth of the cash disbursement from the Province for coyote damage, however, in 1998 this amount was much less. Council Minutes \w- DELEGATIONS '"' \... COMMUNICATIONS I-I 1-2 -4- December 14,1998 Victoria Stephenson, 10291 Old Scugog Road, Blackstock, LlC 3W9, requested that the municipality reinstate the service of ploughing snow on the road on which she lives, She indicated that this service was discontinued approximately five years ago and she is questioning why. Resolution #C-886-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems I - 9, 1- 15, 1- 21, I - 26, 1- 27, 1-29, I-34andI-41. "CARRIED" Christine S. Stewart, Minister of the Environment, forwarding a copy of a News Release and Backgrounder that outlines the details of an announcement made on October 23, that the federal government will introduce a regulation requiring low-sulphur gasoline in Canada. The proposed Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations and the accompanying Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement will be forwarded when they are published in the Canada Gazette. There will be a 60-day period for parties to provide comments and she would be pleased to receive any views the municipality may have. (Received for Information) Joseph P. Dion, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, forwarding a copy of their 1997 ~ 1998 Year in Review - PolicylProgram Committee Reports - FCM Annual Conference 1998. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 5 - December 14, 1998 '-" COMMUNICATIONS 1-3 Carolyn Lance, Committee Secretary, Town of Georgina, advising of a resolution passed by the Town of Georgina regarding Bill 56 as follows: "THAT Council support the Region of Durham' s position, to delay the passage and implementation of Bill 56 establishing the Greater Toronto Services Board until at least the end of the current term of Council, and that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and to all municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area for information." (Received for Information) 1-4 George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock, advising that Brock Council passed a resolution in support of the Municipality of Clarington's resolution with respect to Transportation and GO Transit Funding Issues in the GT A. (Received for Information) 1-5 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on November 17, 1998. (Received for Information) '- 1-6 Robert W. Runciman, MPP, Leeds-Grenville, Solicitor General and Minister of Correctional Services, advising that the allocation of police officers under the Community Policing Partnerships (CPP) Program was announced on November 24, 1998, and forwarded a list of the allocations to individual police services under the program This program, the first of its kind and scope in Canadian history, represents the Mike Harris government's commitment to protecting our communities by helping municipalities hire a total of 1,000 new police officers. The program generated almost 1,500 requests from police services across the province for 1,000 new front-line officers. All applications were reviewed carefully and the allocation of police officers was determined to ensure representation from communities across the province, taking into account the size of each service. The Durham Regional Police Services has been allocated 42 officers. (Received for Information) '- Council Minutes - 6 - December 14, 1998 ...... COMMUNICATIONS I ~ 7 John R O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for sending him a copy of Council' s resolution on the issue of gasoline tax. He advised that he has written to The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, about Council's resolution and when he receives a response from the Minister, he will advise the municipality. (Received for Information) 1- 8 Bob Seguin, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, forwarding a copy of a report entitled "Selected Agricultural Review of the Greater Toronto Area." For the period 1976 to 1996, the report profiles developments in agriculture in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and highlights a number of significant trends. The initial analysis also compares the characteristics of the GTA's farming community to those of the communities surrounding the GTA and the Province at large. (Received for Information) 1- 10 Claude Cantin, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising ofFCM's 62nd Annual Conference and Municipal Expo: Navigating Global Change, Halifax Regional Municipality, June 4 -7, 1999. (Received for Information) "" I-II Minutes ofa meeting of the Solina Community Centre Board held on November 26,1998. (Received for Information) 1-12 Information Bulletin received from the Kawartha Conservation Authority entitled "State Farm Becomes a Partner in Conservation." The Partners in Conservation Program links the business community with Kawartha Conservation to help protect the natural environment. With public funding for environmental work being limited, developing partnerships with the corporate sector is a means by which additional conservation programming can be done. (Received for Information) \.".- Council Minutes - 7 - December 14, 1998 \w- COMMUNICATIONS 1-13 Nancy Bardecki, Director, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising that The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, has introduced the Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998 (Bill 79). The Bill, if passed in its current form, will require municipalities to limit property tax increases related to property tax reform on businesses to 10 percent in ] 998 and a further 5 percent in each of 1999 and 2000, over the 1997 annualized tax responsibility. Municipalities will also include any budgetary changes in addition to these amounts. The Minister of Finance announced his intention to apply the same limits to multi-residential properties. She advises that support will be provided through the Ontario Property Tax Analysis (OPT A) Service to assist municipalities in meeting the limits established for tax increases on businesses in Bill 79. (Received for Information) 1-14 Dave Cooke and Ann Vanstone, Co-Chairs, Education Improvement Commission, forwarding a summary of A Report on the Role of School Councils. The Education Improvement Commission strongly supports public education and wants to see it enhanced through a clearer role for school councils. They believe that the purpose of these councils is to improve student learning. Parents and members of the community have a right to meaningful input into their children's education. (Received for Information) '- 1-16 Gail Lawlor, Chairperson, Durham Environmental Network and Leo DeLoyde, Director, Planning and Development Services, Town of Ajax, forwarding a copy of the Proceedings of the Durham Environmental Network and Town of Ajax Public Meeting on State of the Environment (SOE) Reporting, held at the Ajax Community Centre on October 22, 1998. They explain that the focus of the panel discussion is to present examples of State of the Environment (SOE) Reporting to demonstrate the application of SOE reporting at regional and local municipal levels. (Received for Information) 1-17 Minutes ofa meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on November 3, 1998. (Received for Information) ""' Council Minutes - 8 - December 14,1998 \w- COMMUNICATIONS 1-18 The Rural Review, the voice of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association forwarding the Chair's Message and advising of the ROMA 67th Annual Conference to be held February 7 - 10, 1999, at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. (Received for Information) 1- 19 James W. Knight, Executive Director, Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Jeb Brugmann, Secretary General, International Council for Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), advising that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' 20% Club has merged with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives' Canadian Cities for Climate Protection Campaign. This united effort is now aptly named 'Partners for Climate Protection: For a Better Quality of Life' (PCP for short). (Received for Information) 1-20 Jordan Gross advising how excited he is about the skateboard park being built in Bowmanville next spring. He has heard that some people in Courtice have been complaining about the skateboard park being built in Bowmanville and that they would like it to be built in Courtice. He is 12 years old and thinks the park should be built in Bowmanville because more people skateboard in Bowmanville and all they have is a halfpipe which is always packed, falling apart and burned to ashes. It would also help kids from skating downtown Bowmanville, in store parking lots and on the streets. '-' (Received for Information) 1-22 Alderman John Schmal, Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Corrections, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising of services provided by Corcan. He advised that Corcan is a venture designed for the safe reintegration of offenders into Canadian society, which provides municipal governments with an opportunity to purchase quality products at a competitive price. Corcan offers five business lines: furniture, agribusiness, construction, services and textiles. The services provided by Corcan save Canadian taxpayers millions of dollars and contribute to the safety of our communities. A 1994 study concluded that the job and life skills acquired by Corcan graduates diminish significantly their likelihood of reoffending when they return to our communities and ensure that they have the tools to help them become contributing members of society. (Received for Information) "" Council Minutes - 9 - December 14, 1998 \w- COMMUNICATIONS 1-23 Ross Fitchett, Public Affairs, Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, forwarding copies oftheir monthly Report Card for Ontario Hydro Nuclear and Pickering and Darlington Nuclear. He advised that these reports are issued each month and indicate their performance in the areas of production, the environment, public safety and employee safety. These reports are a measurement of the effectiveness of their operations as evaluated against nuclear industry standards around the world. (Received for Information) 1-24 Michele Cotton, Volunteer and Fundraising Co-ordinator, Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, advising that the month of January is Alzheimer Awareness Month. The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is using this month to hold its First Annual Curling Charityspiel. This event is being held as a Corporate Challenge event to raise money for their family services programs. Currently, the Alzheimer Society provides: caregiver support groups, one-on-one family counselling, in-service education and training to professionals, an information series and a resource centre. These services are available at no cost to community members. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of persons with Alzheimer Disease (and related dementias) and their caregivers. An invitation is extended to join them in their First Annual Curling CharityspieL For more information contact her at (905) 576-2567. (Received for Information) "" 1-25 Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, advising of a Proposed Ontarians With Disabilities Act - first of its kind in Canada. If approved by the Legislature, it will require every ministry to identify, remove and prevent barriers by systematically reviewing its legislation, policies, programs, practices and services. Thousands of government activities that affect persons with disabilities, either directly or indirectly, will be reviewed and improved. (Received for Information) I ~28 Lawrence Allison, Director of Corporate Services, Town of Aurora, advising of a resolution passed by the Town of Aurora with respect to Bill 79 - Year 2000 Compliance as follows: "" Council Minutes - 10 - December 14, 1998 '-' COMMUNICATIONS "WHEREAS many municipal financial systems, which may include general ledger, tax billing, utility billing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and budget, must be reprogrammed and redeveloped by software vendors to achieve Year 2000 compliance by January 1, 2000; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has made major changes to tax legislation over the past 18 months, causing municipal financial system vendors to spend a significant number of hours reprogramming many tax billing systems; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has now introduced Bill 79, which contains the new 10-5-5 cap as a mandatory Tax Policy for commercial/industrial properties; AND WHEREAS the new 10-5-5 cap will require significant additional reprogramming of tax billing systems within 13 months of the Year 2000; "" NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora advises the Province of Ontario that it will be held responsible for any and all financial impacts to Ontario municipalities, should their financial systems not achieve Year 2000 compliance due to the investment oftime needed to reprogram tax billing systems to meet the new mandatory requirements of Bill 79; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Greater Toronto Area Mayors, York Regional Council, and Frank Klees, M.P.P." (Received for Information) 1-30 AMCTO EXPRESS received from the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, advising of a number of issues and also advising of the 1999 IIMC/AMCTO Conference May 23 - 27, 1999. (Received for Information) 1-31 Minutes ofa meeting ofthe Newcastle Community Hall Board held on November 16, 1998. (Received for Information) '- Council Minutes - 11 - December 14, 1998 "" COMMUNICATIONS 1-32 Suzanne H. Crowhurst Lennard, Director, International Making Cities Livable Conferences and Henry L Lennard, Chairman, Advisory Board, advising ofthe 24th International Making Cities Livable Conference, St. Augustine, FL., March 8 - 12,1999. (Received for Information) 1- 33 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of a resolution passed by Regional Council as follows: "a) THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham through the 9-1-1 Management Board work with the local municipalities in updating their local street addresses to eliminate duplicate street names and addresses within two (2) years; b) THAT the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham be authorized to sign a letter of intent to Bell 9-1-1 that will allow for the full implementation of their Public Emergency Reporting Service (PERS) prior to completion of the elimination of duplicate street names and addresses; and "" c) THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham accepts any and all default 9-1-1 telephone calls until the full implementation ofPERS is completed." (Received for Information) 1-35 Minutes ofa meeting of the Bowmanville Museum held on November 11, 1998. (Received for Information) T - 36 Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Government Bill Replaces Private Member's Bill on Emergency Volunteers. (Received for Information) "" Council Minutes - 12 - December 14,1998 \.. COMMUNICA nONS 1- 37 RJ. Douglas, Town Clerk, Town of Richmond Hill, advising of a resolution passed by the Town of Richmond Hill with respect to Mississauga Transit as follows: "WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission on October 7, 1998 advised Mississauga Transit that all of its buses must be removed from Burnhamthorpe Road, East of Highway 427 or the lease for platform space at Islington Subway Station would be cancelled effective December I, 1998; and WHEREAS the Council ofthe Town of Richmond Hill believes that such an action would not be in the interest of public transit in general, the creation of seamless transit service in the Greater Toronto Area specifically, and will negatively affect both the individuals that use public transit and those who use private transportation services in the Burnhamthorpe Road corridor; and "" WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill believes that the principle of seamless transit and the elimination of transit service duplication should be addressed by all municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Richmond Hill requests that the Ministries of Transportation and Municipal Affairs facilitate a process leading to a mutually acceptable solution regarding all aspects of bus operations on the Burnhamthorpe corridor; and THAT the Greater Toronto Services Board (if established) be requested to facilitate resolution of similar conflicts between municipalities or transit authorities in the GT A in the future; and THAT the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Toronto Transit Commission and Mississauga Transit and all municipalities in the GT A be advised of the Town's position on the matter." (Received for Information) "" Council Minutes - 13 - December 14, 1998 '-- COMMUNICATIONS 1-38 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising that the Minister of Labour introduced legislation that will protect volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in the case of injury. Ifpassed, the Emergency Volunteers Protection Act would ensure that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers are covered by a fair injury compensation system under the WSIA He thanked Council for bringing the municipality's concerns to his attention. (Received for Information) 1-39 Carl F. Dombek, Chair, Environmental Assessment Board, advising of the release of their 1997 - 1998 Annual Report. A copy of the report is available by calling (416) 314-4600 or may also be available at the public library for viewing. (Received for Information) I ~40 Minutes ofa meeting of the Hunting Committee held on November 24, 1998. (Received for Information) 1-42 Media Kit received from the Ministry of Labour with respect to Emergency Volunteers Protection Act. Included in the kit is a Statement to the Legislature by The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Labour, a News Release entitled "Province to Protect Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers" and Background entitled "Fair Injury Compensation for Province's Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Workers." (Received for Information) '- 1-9 The Ontario Community Partnership Projects Program for the International Year of Older Persons, advising that the deadline for submitting Community Partnership Project proposals has been extended from December 1, 1998 to Friday, January 29, 1999. '-- Council Minutes - 14- December 14,1998 "'" COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-887-98 International Year Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe Of the Older Person M02.GE THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-888-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-887-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence be referred to the Older Adults Centre," \... "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-887-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. 1-15 News letter received from the Bowmanville Museum advising of Pioneer Bonus Bucks. To support them in their fundraising, Pioneer Petroleums has agreed to give them cash for the Pioneer Bonus Bucks they turn in. When anyone fills up at any participating Pioneer Bonus Buck location, the Pioneer Bonus Bucks earned can be used by the Museum to help fund their projects. Pioneer Bonus Bucks M02.GE Resolution #C-889-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information. "CARRIED" \w- Council Minutes - 15- December 14,1998 ...... COMMUNICATIONS "" \w- 1- 21 Crime Prevention Digest 1997 M06.GE 1-26 Lynde Shores Conservation Area Draft Management Plan A01.CL Kathy Thompson, Senior Policy Analyst, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, forwarding a copy of Crime Prevention Digest 1997. The Digest document, published by the International Council for the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime, provides a synopsis of crime prevention activities of seven countries in Europe, North America and Australia. Resolution #C-890-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 21 be received for information. "CARRIED" News Release received from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Advisory Committee, advising of the Lynde Shores Conservation Area Draft Management Plan. The goal of the management plan is to identify, protect and enhance the current and potential natural heritage attributes, functions and linkages of Lynde Shores Conservation Area in conjunction with public use. Copies of the Draft Lynde Shores Management Plan Executive Summary are available upon request through the Authority Office, (905) 579-0411. Resolution #C-891-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 26 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Council Minutes - 16 - December 14,1998 '- COMMUNICATIONS '- \w- 1-27 2000 Ontario Summer Games M02.GE Resolution #C-892-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-891-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Westside Creek Marsh Residents Committee." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-891-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Thomas W. Flood, Chair, Steering Committee, 2000 Ontario Summer Games, Town of Ajax, advising that the municipalities of Durham and Durham Region made their formal bid to the Provincial Site Review Committee to host the 2000 Provincial Summer Games. He advised that although no answer has been received yet, he believes it is appropriate, as the Steering Committee Chair, to thank Council for the support given to their Committee. He also sends a note of thanks for the tremendous effort put forward by Joe Caruana and others in Clarington in being able to accomplish what they have to date, Resolution #C-893-98 Moved by Councillor Young seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '- COMMUNICATIONS 1-29 Millenium Park And Trail M02.GE 1- 34 "" Resolution re: Bill 79 C10.AD "" - 17- December 14, 1998 Alex Shepherd, M.P., Durham, forwarding a letter addressed to Janice Oliver, Special Assistant, Millennium Initiatives, advising that he is in receipt of the application of the Bowmanville Lions Club concerning their project Millennium Park & TraiL He advised that he is very familiar with this section of Bow manville, the area used annually for their duck derby, a local fundraiser, as well as many other recreational uses by the local community. He indicated that part of the purpose would be to connect the area and thus the downtown core of Bowmanville with the Waterfront Trail which traverses the Lake Ontario waterfront from Niagara Falls to Trenton. He wholeheartedly supports this project. Resolution #C-894-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 29 be received for information. "CARRIED" PM. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of a resolution passed by Regional Council as follows: "WHEREAS the Province of Ontario recognizes the vital role of small business in the provincial economy; WHEREAS small businesses and multi-residential property owners are valued contributors to the Province's economic well- being; WHEREAS small business creates about 80 percent of all new private sector jobs in Ontario; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 79 - The Fairness for Proverty Taxvaver Acts. 1998 which demonstrates the Province's support of Ontario's small business community by ensuring that no commercial or industrial property owner will face an increase due to tax reform of more than 10% in 1998 and a further 5% in each of 1999 and 2000; WHEREAS the Region of Durham also recognizes the significant role of small business and the creation of a F air Assessment System; Council Minutes - 18 - December 14, 1998 '-" COMMUNICATIONS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham request that the Province of Ontario amend Bil/79 - The Fairness for Provertv Taxvayers Act. 1998 to: a) Clearly identify and define' small business' and the related eligibility requirements for 'small business' as they relate to each property class ie. multi-residential, commercial and industrial; b) Exclude from the capping provisions of Bill 79 those properties which fall into the current definitions of large industrial, shopping centres and office building special classes; c) Exclude from the capping provisions of Sill 79 all vacant land and vacant units; d) Include provisions to Bill 79 which allow Regional Municipalities to develop and implement on a more equitable basis a multi-year program for 'small business' property owners, whether it be capping, phasing, rebates or any combination in order to achieve a fair taxation system by the year 2000 and at the same time achieve the Provincial goal of a Fair Tax Assessment System; "" e) Defer until funds are collected, the payment of20% of the total 1998 education taxes due to the Province which is equivalent to the amount of tax collections potentially delayed as a result of the capping provisions for industrial and commercial properties. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Finance Department continue to consult with area municipalities to update our recommendations as the Province modifies its taxation policies; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Ministers of Finance and Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, the Durham MPPs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Durham's local municipalities and the local Chambers of Commerce." "" Council Minutes - 19 - December 14,1998 \w- COMMUNICATIONS "" "" 1-41 Durham Region's 25th Anniversary M02.GE Resolution #C-895-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the resolution of the Region of Durham pertaining to Bill 79, be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Cia ring ton. "CARRIED" Norm Leigh, Manager, Business Development, Regional Municipality of Durham, extending an invitation to join in the celebration of Durham Region's 25th Anniversary. The launch of Durham '99 - Celebrate the Future will promote events, both cultural and sporting, that are hosted by local organizations in all eight Durham municipalities throughout 1999. To promote these events, they will be publishing an Event Calendar in January, March, June and September. This celebration will not only bring tourists into our Region but it will also encourage Durham residents to visit other municipalities within the Region. It would also serve to spread the message that Durham Region is a great place in which to live, work and play. Resolution #C-896-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 41 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-897-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Items D - 6, D - 7 and D - 11 be approved as per the agenda. "CARRIED" Council Minutes ~ COMMUNICATIONS D-6 Rubby Duck Derby M02.GE 0-7 "" Region of Durham Ad Hoc Committee Re: Municipal Services ClO.AD D-II Condition of Nash Road T06.GE "" - 20- December 14, 1998 W.l Huether, Committee Member, advising of the Rubber Duck Derby Day to be held on June 19, 1999, and requesting some assistance from the municipality as follows: . Use of loader with operator to dump ducks. . Use of 12 picnic tables including pickup and delivery. . Use, setup, and take down of stage. . Use of 6 hard hats, 6 safety vests, 12 traffic cones, garbage containers and bags, and portable toilets if those on site are not serviceable. . Grass cutting within 2 - 3 days of the event. (Referred to Public Works to assist the Committee with their endeavour) PM. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of a resolution passed by the Regional Municipality of Durham that an Ad Hoc Committee be formed to review all municipal services. Subsequent to Council's direction, a Governance Committee was formed and the following recommendations of the Committee were adopted by Regional Council November 18, 1998: "a) THAT the service areas of Roads, Planning and Fire Protection be the top priorities for review in Phase I; b) THAT the Regional Chair be authorized to correspond with the Province of Ontario to advise of service areas being studied and request financial assistance; and c) THAT the area municipalities be requested to give their assistance by providing information concerning the service areas of Roads, Planning and Fire Protection." (Referred to Chief Administrative Officer for co-ordination of information) Michael Coulby, 2038 Nash Road, Bowmanville, LIe 3K4, advising that Nash Road by Courtice School has big potholes and bumps and when he rides his bike he almost rides right into the ditch. He is requesting that the road be repaved. (Referred to Public Works for review) Council Minutes ~ COMMUNICATIONS D-l Lioness Club of Newcastle - Cheque For $500 F24.GE "" D- 5 Road Safety In Orono "" - 21 - December 14, 1998 K Powell, Treasurer, Lioness Club of Newcastle, advising that as of November 30, 1998, the club will no longer be functioning. She forwarded a cheque in the amount of $500 and requested that it be used for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. Resolution #C-898-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the donation of the Lioness Club of Newcastle be accepted with thanks. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-899-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-898-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that Council's regrets be extended on the loss of the Lioness Club." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-898-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Correspondence received from residents of the Village of Orono expressing concerns regarding safety on the streets in Orono and requesting Council to review and correct the following problems: . Speed on Main and Mill Streets is often excessive. . Children living south of Sommerville on the west side of Main Street had bus services removed and were not provided with a safe crossing area. Council Minutes '-' COMMUNICATIONS D-9 Hunting Concerns D05.GE '-- D-2 Resolution re: Current Value Assessment CIO.AD \w- - 22- December 14,1998 . Children to the north who do not qualify for bus service do not have an adequate crossing area on either Main Street or Mill Street. . That the white lines be repainted at Church and Park Streets and Church and Centre Streets as they are quite faded and that the intersections be made into four-way stops. Resolution #C-900-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be referred to the Public Works Department for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Tom MacDonald, forwarding a petition signed by area residents, requesting that hunting NOT BE BANNED south of the 8th Concession of Clarke Township. These individuals believe it is not desirable to ban hunting in the area. They are urging Council to encourage proper enforcement of existing hunting regulations and safe hunting practices. Resolution #C-90 1-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Tom MacDonald be advised of the actions taken with respect to the Hunting Committee's report. "CARRIED" The Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising ofa resolution passed by the Town of Richmond Hill as follows: "WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill believes that all taxpayers of Ontario should enjoy the benefits of fair taxation, and fair distribution of taxation; AND WHEREAS the Provincial government having deemed the previous assessment system as outdated, dysfunctional and unfair, introduced Current Value Assessment for 1998 taxation; Council Minutes \.".. COMMUNICATIONS "" '- - 23 - December 14, 1998 AND WHEREAS in introducing the Current Value Assessment system, the Provincial government empowered municipalities with tax policy decisions on implementation; AND WHEREAS all local tax policy decisions for 1998 taxation have been made and tax billings have been issued; AND WHEREAS the Provincial government, without consultation with municipalities, has now introduced Bill 79 which mandates unfair tax practices, and substantially curtails the tax policy power previously given to municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Province expects 1998 tax policy to be reshaped and tax billings be reissued, clawing back decreases to cushion tax increases; AND WHEREAS Bill 79 will result in some taxpayers subsidizing taxpayers in other municipalities; AND WHEREAS Bill 79 perpetuates the commercial competitive disadvantages which existed in the previous assessment system whereby over taxed enterprises subsidized under taxed competitors; AND WHEREAS the government of Ontario has not notified affected taxpayers of the impacts of Bill 79, despite having promised fair taxation for all of Ontario; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill objects to the passing of Bill 79, and that actions be undertaken to alert local taxpayers and businesses of the adverse and unfair impacts of Bill 79 and to encourage them to voice their opinions of Bill 79 directly to the province; Council Minutes '- COMMUNICATIONS D-3 '- Resolution re: Ontario Trillium Foundation Funding CI0.AD "" - 24- December 14, 1998 AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Ontario for consideration, and be forwarded to local Business Improvement Areas, all Chambers of Commerce in the Greater Toronto Area, all M.P.P.'s representing York Region municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Municipal Finance Officers Association of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Finance and the Premier of Ontario for information." Resolution #C-902-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT resolution of the Town of Richmond Hill regarding Bill 79 be endorsed by the Council ofthe Municipality ofClarington. "CARRIED" M. deRond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising of a resolution passed by the Town of Ajax as follows: "WHEREAS the government of Ontario has proposed 16 Grant Review Teams to make recommendations to the Ontario Trillium Foundation regarding the allocation of$80 million per year; AND WHEREAS the Region of Durham has been included in a Grant Review Team with the Counties of Northumberland, Peterborough, Victoria and Haliburton whereby Durham Region will have 61% of the area population but only 20% of the members on the Grant Review Team; AND WHEREAS the Regions of Hamilton-Wentworth and Niagara, with populations similar to Durham Region, each have Grant Review Teams; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Citizenship Culture and Recreation be respectfully requested to establish a separate Grant Review Team for the Region of Durham; AND THAT notice of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister, all Durham MPP's and all Durham municipalities." Council Minutes - 25 - December 14,1998 ~ COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-903-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the resolution of the Town of Ajax with respect to the Ontario Trillium Foundation, be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" D - 4 Hazel McCallion, Mayor, Chair, GT A Mayors & Regional Chairs, forwarding a copy ofthree resolutions passed at a meeting of the GTA GTA. Mayors Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee on November 20, 1998 as & Chairs Resolutions follows: C10.AD (I) "WHEREAS after an extensive consultative process, the Councils for the Regions of Halton, Ottawa-Carleton, Hamilton-Wentworth and their area municipalities adopted re-assessment mitigating measures under the new Ontario Fair Assessment System (OF AFS) which specifically addressed the unique circumstances in those Regions utilizing the tools provided by the Province of Ontario; "" AND WHEREAS the mitigating measures adopted by those Regions have the support of their area municipalities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs endorse the request by the Council of the Region of Halton, and its four area municipalities and Chambers of Commerce, for an exemption from the proposed legislation, Bill 79, The Fairness for Taxpayers Act, 1998 to include: Halton, Ottawa-Carleton, and Hamilton-Wentworth; AND THAT the Province recognize solutions which have been submitted by other municipalities; AND THAT a copy ofthis resolution be forwarded to Premier Mike Harris, Finance Minister Ernie Eves, Municipal Affairs & Housing Minister AI Leach, Halton area MPPs, the Halton Chamber of Commerce, and GT A MPPs, GT A Chambers of Commerce and Board of Trades and AMO." ~. Council Minutes - 26- December 14,1998 "" COMMUNICATIONS (2) "WHEREAS the Minister of Finance's announcement of October 23, 1998, and the legislation introduced on November 5, 1998, will have an unaffordable impact on payments-in-lieu of taxes received by Ontario Municipalities; AND WHEREAS the federal government has indicated it will pay based on the same rules as taxpayers; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minister of Finance include a provision in the legislation that would first adjust the 1997 base up by an amount that represents average Business Occupancy Tax not paid in 1997 to reflect the merging of the 1997 Business Occupancy Tax with the 1997 Real Property Tax, prior to application of the 10 percent cap for 1998; AND THAT this is a unanimous concern and that individual municipalities will continue to send their individual concerns to the Minister of Finance." (3) WHEREAS Bill 35 - Energy Competition Act, 19998, was enacted on October 29th; and "" AND WHEREAS the Act was introduced to create competition in the Ontario electricity sector with a belief that competition should provide the lowest possible costs and user rates; and WHEREAS many high growth communities have been able to offer consistently low electrical rates by adopting the established principle within their municipality that new growth "pays for itself'; and WHEREAS for more than 25 years, municipalities and their hydro utilities have had the ability to recover the cost associated with providing infrastructure, such as roads, sewers, water, street lighting and electrical services, for new development from the development industry through contributed capital payments and development charges; and WHEREAS these mechanisms have been the cornerstone of policies that have allowed municipal utilities to minimize rates for existing customers while cooperating with the land development industry to promote growth in their communities; and "" Council Minutes - 27- December ]4, 1998 '- COMMUNICATIONS WHEREAS Bill 35 as enacted prohibits these mechanisms continuing once the new distribution utility corporations are incorporated; and WHEREAS this will result in electrical rates increasing for all existing users as well as the new users which is both contrary to the intention ofthe Bill to reduce rates and contrary to current municipal policy that "new growth pays for itself' (i.e. its own infrastructure); THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs request that action be taken by the Government of Ontario to allow all new distribution utility corporations to recover new electrical infrastructure costs for new development directly from the development industry." Resolution #C-904-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe '- THAT the resolutions of the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs pertaining to the Ontario Fair Assessment System, the legislation introduced on November 5, 1998 which will have an unaffordable impact on payments-in-lieu oftaxes received by Ontario municipalities and with respect to Bill 35, Energy Competition Act 1998, be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality ofClarington. "CARRIED" A Day of Compassion M02.GE Micheline Pare, Executive Director, Training and Consultation Centre, requesting proclamation of "A Day of Compassion" on May 20, 1999. In conjunction with the International Year of the Older Person, Day of Compassion is in recognition of all voiceless seniors who have left us a tremendous legacy. D~8 "" Council Minutes - 28- December 14, 1998 '- COMMUNICATIONS "" "" D-I0 Skateboard Parks R05.GE D-12 Grass Cutting Maintenance T06.GE Resolution #C-905-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT May 20,1999 be proclaimed "A Day of Compassion" in the Municipality ofClarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy. "CARRIED" Ryan Bulger, St Stephen's Secondary School, requesting a skateboarding park be built in Courtice. He advises that he does not have a way of transportation to the park in Bowmanville and cannot afford to take public transportation. He is requesting that the allocated budget be split to allow for a park to be built in both Courtice and Bowmanville. Resolution #C-906-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - lObe referred to the 1999 budget discussions. "CARRIED" Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Ratepayers Association, requesting that the grounds at the 401 Newcastle interchange at Mill Street, be maintained by the municipality i.e., cutting the grass and keeping the weeds down, etc Resolution #C-907 -98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be referred to the Public Works Department "CARRIED" Council Minutes "" COMMUNICATIONS D-13 Blue Circle Requesting Tonnage Increase P09.PI '- D-14 Council Agendas C03.CO '-' - 29- December 14, 1998 Councillor Schell indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 13; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that he is employed by Blue Circle Inc., the subject of the correspondence. Catherine D. Douglas, Aggregate Resources Officer, Aurora District, Ministry of Natural Resources, requesting a temporary tonnage increase in Lots 12 -17, Broken Front Concession, former Darlington Township, Municipality ofClarington. She advises that Blue Circle Canada Inc., the licensee for this property, has advised the District office that the current operation is approaching the maximum capacity of their tonnage limit In order to be in a position to serve their customers needs should the demand exceed the current maximum tonnage limit, they require a one year temporary increase of 10%. The temporary increase would, if approved, raise the tonnage limit for 1999 from 3.0 to 3.3 million tonnes. Resolution #C-908-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the temporary tonnage increase in Lots 12 to 17, Broken Front Concession, former Darlington Township, as requested by Blue Circle Cement Inc., be approved. "CARRIED" Linda Gasser, expressing her concerns regarding the listing of correspondence for Council agendas. She is requesting that Council consider going back to the original format for Council agendas and the cover pages, i.e., the agenda cover pages list the correspondence items for information and direction, under "Communications", and the public agenda copies and Council agenda copies include copies of correspondence in their entirety. Council Minutes - 30- December 14,1998 \.".- COMMUNICATIONS ~ ~ D-15 Resolution re: BiH79 CIO.AD Resolution #C-909-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be tabled until February 8, 1999, to aHow for the new procedures undertaken by the Clerk's Department to take affect "CARRIED" Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Peel, advising of a resolution passed by the Region of Peel as foHows: "WHEREAS BiH 79, The Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act is not expected to receive royal assent until December 10, 1998; AND WHEREAS regulations are necessary to define how the cap is calculated; AND WHEREAS financial modelling cannot occur until after the legislation is enacted and regulations are made available; AND WHEREAS there is insufficient time due to the impending holiday season to do the modelling and deliberate prior to the legislated deadline of December 31, 1998; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region of Peel request the Minister of Finance to extend the December 31, 1998 deadline to February 15, 1999; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Mayors of large urban cities, Regional Chairs and County Wardens for their support and appropriate communication to the Minister of Finance. Council Minutes - 31 - December 14,1998 ~ COMMUNICATIONS \.".- ~ D-16 Youth Services Canada Program M02.GE MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION Resolution #C-910-98 Moved by CounciJlor ScheJl, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the resolution of the Region of Peel regarding BiJl 79, be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality. "CARRIED" Correspondence Item D - 16 was distributed to Council as a handout Dianna Eastwood, Coordinator/CounseJlor, John Howard Society, advising ofa Youth Services Canada Program that the John Howard Society is in the process of drafting for funding of youth initiatives to take place at the "FirehaJl" Youth Centre, 132 Church Street in BowmanviJle. The project would fund for the position of a Project Coordinator and twelve youth participants, employed in a training capacity. She is requesting that the municipality endorse this proposal in principle and provide a letter indicating their support ofthe project Resolution #C-911-98 Moved by CounciJlor ScheJl, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Council of the Municipality ofClarington endorse, in principle, the proposal forwarded by the John Howard Society. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 32- December 13, 1998 '-' REPORTS Report # I Resolution #C-912-98 G.P.A Report Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe December 7, 1998 THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of December 7, 1998, be approved with the exception ofItem #28, as it pertains to Confidential Report WD-61-98. "CARRIED" Item #28 Resolution #C-913-98 Moved by CounciJlor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Item #28 (Staff Report WD-61-98) be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-914-98 ~ Moved by Councillor ScheJl, seconded by CounciJlor Rowe THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-I 9-98 and Confidential Report ADMIN-20-98, be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-915-98 Vicious Dog Declaration P14. AN Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the Addendum to Report CD-48-98 be received; THAT Section 1. of the vicious dog declaration served on James Thompson, 22 Stanford Crescent, Newcastle, be revoked; '-' Council Minutes - 33 - December 14,1998 '-' UNFINISHED BUSINESS THAT Sections 2., 3. and 4. of the Vicious Dog Declaration remain in effect for a six month period, after which time the declaration will be revoked, provided no further incidents with respect to the dog are reported to the municipality; and THAT James and Michele Thompson, Rosalind Paton and any other interested parties, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" BY-LAWS Resolution #C-916-98 Moved by CounciJlor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: '-' 98-176 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (Clarnew Developments Inc.); 98-177 being a by-law to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, of the Corporation ofthe Municipality of Cia ring ton (Robert Owen); 98-178 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation ofthe former Town of Newcastle (564069 Ontario Inc.); 98-179 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 13 to the Clarington Official Plan (564069 Ontario Inc.); 98-180 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 12 to the Clarington Official Plan (James and Gladys Millson); 98-181 being a by-law to amend By-law 86-112, a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington; '"'" Council Minutes ~ BY-LAWS ~ OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update "" - 34- December 14,1998 98-182 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1939 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Gay Family Partnership); 98-183 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-193I as not being subj ect to Part Lot Control (Robinson Ridge); 98-184 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1944 and Registered Plan 40M-1816 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Green Martin Holdings); 98-185 being a by-law to amend By-law 89-107, to regulate the use of skateboards in the Municipality ofClarington; and 98-186 being a by-law to establish a code of ethics policy for the employees ofthe Corporation of the Municipality of CIa ring ton and Members of Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-917-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-176 to 98-186 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton advised that he and the Regional Economic Development Officer visited each municipality within the Region to view their tourist attractions, development and industry sites in order to plan the activities for Durham '99. Councillor Mutton also advised that the Emergency Measures Officer has prepared a report on earthquakes and the effects on nuclear plants. He will ensure that a copy is forwarded to aU Members of Council. Council Minutes '-" OTHER BUSINESS CommitteelBoards Update ~ '-" - 35 - December 14,1998 Councillor Novak advised of the study entitled "Child Poverty in Durham '98." Mayor Hamre indicated that she has requested a presentation from the Governance Committee at the Workshop which the Department Heads are having early in the new year. The Greater Toronto Services Board legislation has passed and the Board will be having its first meeting on January 15,1999. Mayor Hamre is a member of this Board. Councillor Novak indicated that the Bowmanville Museum Edwardian Christmas was weJl attended. Councillor Rowe advised that the Courtice Teen Centre is the proud recipient of an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award for 1998 and they will receive their award on Friday, April 9, 1999 at a reception with The Honourable Hiliary M. Weston, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Councillor Rowe advised that the unveiling of the murals at the new pad of the Garnet B. Rickard Complex, which is part of the PARTners Program with various schools and the Visual Arts Centre, took place at the official opening on Sunday, December 13, 1998. The Visual Arts Centre, together with the Lions Club, is participating in the Peace Poster Contest and Amy Shackelton, a student at the Senior Public School in BowmanviJle, was the winner for this district She wiJl now be competing with other students from across Ontario and part of Quebec. CounciJlor Schell advised that the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area had another successful tree lighting and they recently had a meeting with staff regarding the future of the downtown. The BowmanviJle Museum has rented a dinosaur exhibit from the Royal Ontario Museum for this spring. The Solina Hall Board held their annual general meeting and have recently submitted an application for Advance Funding from the Province. The Fire Department and the Visual Arts Centre are working together to create a mural for Station I. Council Minutes '-" OTHER BUSINESS "'" ~ - 36- December 14, 1998 CounciJlor Trim announced that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority will be meeting on Thursday evening. He extended congratulations to the Santa Claus Parade Committee on a very successful, first-class event CounciJlor Young indicated that the Chamber of Commerce has forwarded approximately $3,100 to the Newcastle Community HaJl to help offset costs oftheir recent renovations. The Rotary Club is the recent winner of $455 from the Clarke Museum 50-50 draw. Resolution #C-918-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by CounciJlor Schell THAT the delegation of Staff Sgt Ted Dionne on behalf of the Hunting Committee, be received with appreciation; THAT his recommendations be referred to staff for review; and THAT Staff Sgt. Dionne and Members of the Committee, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-919-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the delegation ofJames Terry be referred to staff for appropriate action. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-920-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the delegation of Norm Monaghan be acknowledged and he be advised of Council's decision with respect to the Hunting Committee Report. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '-" OTHER BUSINESS "-" ~ - 37- December 14, 1998 Resolution #C-921-98 Moved by CounciJlor ScheJl, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Victoria Stephenson be received and referred to the Director of Public Works for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Victoria Stephenson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-922-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss two legal matters and two personnel matters. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-923-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-924-98 Moved by CounciJlor Mutton, seconded by CounciJlor Young THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council, be ratified. "CARRIED" -'-' ..,/ , "'" Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 38 - December 14,1998 Resolution #C-925-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-187, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a transfer of lands between the Municipality of Clarington and 1249981 Ontario Ltd., and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-926-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-187 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre advised Council of the recent passing ofIvan Hobbs, a former Mayor of Bowmanville and of Paul Chant, a former Councillor of BowmanviJle. Councillor ScheJl indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-927-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-188, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of CIa ring ton at this meeting held on the 14th day of December 1998, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 39- December 14, 1998 '-" CONFIRMING BY-LAW '-" ~ ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-928-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-188 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-929-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor ScheJl THAT the meeting adjourn at 9: II p.m. "CARRIED" ~~~ A OR