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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/1997 . . . MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Council Minutes May 26, 1997 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, May 26, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers PRAYERS Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A. Dreslinski Councillor C Elliott Councillor L. Hannah Councillor M. Novak (Left the meeting from 7:40 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.) Councillor P. Pingle Councillor D. Scott Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, W. H. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Attended until 8:08 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended until 8:08 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano (Attended until 8:08 p.m.) Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Attended until 8:08 p.m.) Clerk, P. Barrie DECLARATIONS OF IN1EREST Councillor Novak stated that she would be making a declaration of interest with respect to Item #13 of Report #1. Councillor Elliott indicated that he would be making a declaration of interest with respect to Item #18 of Report #1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Resolution #C-391-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 12, 1997, be corrected by adding the reference to Councillor Hannah as the mover and Councillor Dreslinski as the seconder of Resolution #C-361-97; and THAT the minutes be adopted as corrected. "CARRIED" . Council Minutes PRESENTATION . DELEGATIONS . - 2 - May 26, 1997 Mayor Hamre displayed a plaque which was presented to the Municipality of Clarington during the Police Services Ceremony in recognition of those individuals who assisted the Police Department in searching for an abducted child on October 9, 1996. Resolution #C-392-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow Paul Morris to address Council at this time. "CARRIED" Paul Morris, RR #1, Hampton, LOB 110, addressed Council on behalf of the Rotary Club regarding the implementation of a youth centre in the Municipality. Mr. Morris indicated that when the Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Youth presented their final report, three problem areas arose; a full-time facilitator, facility to house the centre, and funding for the centre. He is pleased that, with the lease of the Fire/Court Building to the Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living, a facility for the centre has been found. In April a meeting of teachers, parents and community leaders was held to address the important issues surrounding youth. From this meeting, a forum has been set for May 27, 1997, which will include 40 students from across the Municipality to discuss youth issues. Mr. Morris advised Council that Diane Eastwood of the John Howard Society has agreed to assume the responsibility of the Administrator of the Centre, along with her regular duties. The centre will operate completely separate from the John Howard Society. An advisory board consisting of Ron Collis, Barbara Okes, Chairperson, Bowmanville Senior Public School Council and Ruth Sorley, Bowmanville High School, has been formed to work with Diane in her endeavours. A youth council will be created to run the operation and to control the facility. Questionnaires and resumes will be distributed throughout the Municipality for all interested youth to apply. With the building having been found and Diane Eastwood agreeing to assume the responsibility of the administrator, funding has become less of an issue. Contributions will, however, be sought from municipal groups. September 1997 is the target date for a fully operational facility. Terri Gray, 23 Scugog Street, Bowmanville, L1C 3H7, thanked Council on behalf of the Clarington Project for their positive recommendation with respect to the lease of the Fire/Court Building. The use of this building will open opportunities for developmentally handicapped individuals of the Municipality to live and be active within their own community. Viv Woolford, 18 Hooper Sq., Bowmanville, LlC 4X7, advised Council that earlier this month, his daughter was attacked by a dog in the Liberty Village area. His daughter was walking her puppy when a large dog attacked it. The incident was reported to the Police Department and to the Department of Health and the dog was to be quarantined for 10 days. However, the dog was seen running the neighbourhood before the 10 day period was up. Bonnie Hearn advised Council that she witnessed the incident and she and Mr. Woolford requested that Council take action by implementing a by-law to control dangerous dogs. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 3 - May 26, 1997 Correspondence Item I - 19 was distributed to Council as a handout. Resolution #C-393-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 2, I - 8 and I - 16. "CARRIED" I-I Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Provincial Budget Consistent With Announced Changes To Who Does What"; I - 3 Correspondence received from The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - 1997 Ontario Budget; I - 4 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on April 9, 1997; 1-5 Correspondence received from Libby Racansky, Friends of the Farewell, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, LlE 2M1 - An Application For a Minor Exception to the Regional Tree Conservation By-law; I - 6 Correspondence received from Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby - Provincial Freeway Improvement Priorities, Regional Municipality of Durham; I - 7 Correspondence received from CW. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Transit Issues in Durham and the GTA; I - 9 Correspondence received from Penny Waghorne, Public Affairs, Darlington Nuclear Generating Station - Update From Darlington Nuclear Division April 1997; I - 10 Agenda received from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for a meeting held on May 21, 1997; I - 11 Correspondence received from Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Regional Municipality of Durham - Commissioner's Report No. 97-P-68 - 1996 Census of Population; 1- 12 Newsletter received from Sylvia Pivko, Executive Director, Durham Family Court Clinic - Young Offender Update; I - 13 Correspondence received from Kathleen Pasquet, 356 Church Street, Newcastle, LlB 1C6 - Letter of Appreciation; . . . Council Agenda COMMUNICATIONS .'!t I - 2 Premium Fee Charged to GTA Drivers F21.GE I - 8 AMO Newsletter M06.GE I - 16 Extension of Canada -Ontario Infrastructure Works Program F11.PR - 4 - May 26, 1997 I - 14 Correspondence received from Ronald C Lathan, City Clerk and Director, City of Burlington - "Who Does What" Panel Reforms; I-IS Correspondence received from Carol Smitton, Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham - Friends of the Farewell Concerns - Groundwater Recharge Areas/Courtice North; I - 17 Correspondence received from Terry Mundell, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO's Response to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Consultation Paper on a New Municipal Act; I - 18 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Crime Stoppers Program for Transit Operators in Durham Region; and 1- 19 Press Release received from the Clarington Museums/Clarke Museum & Archives - Giant Second-Hand Book Sale to be held on Saturday, June 7, 1997. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-394-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the correspondence dated May 2, 1997, from George S. Graham, Clerk Administrator, The Township of Brock, regarding removal of premium fee charged to GTA drivers, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-395-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "AMO Urges Province to Reconsider Mandatory Tax Relief Programs", be received and referred to the Treasurer for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-396-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the correspondence dated May 14, 1997, from The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, regarding the Extension of the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Works (COIW) Program, be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Agenda COMMUNICATIONS D - 1 COMRA Nevada Licence P09.MA D - 2 Atlantic Packaging Soil Enrichment Program E07.W A D - 4 Memorial Hospital Annual Meeting C12.BO - 5 - May 26, 1997 Resolution #C-397-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the Application to Manage and Conduct a Break Open Ticket Lottery submitted by COMRA (City of Oshawa Marine Rescue Association) to conduct a Nevada lottery at S. & D. Donut Supplies, 170 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, be received; THAT the application be approved provided the applicants comply with all provincial and municipal requirements; and THAT John Levantis and Michael Johns be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-398-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 5, 1997 from Glen Pearce, President, Envirosearch Limited regarding the Atlantic Packaging Products Limited Soil Enrichment Program, be received; THAT the position of the- Municipality of Clarington of July 20, 1992 to participate in the Paper Fiber Soil Enrichment Program be reconfirmed; and THAT D. Beach, District Manager, Ministry of Environment and Energy and Glen Pearce be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-399-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence items dated May 13, 1997 from T. Schonberg, President, Memorial Hospital-Bowmanville, requesting appointments to the Board of Memorial Hospital for a one-year term, be received; THAT Ms. Laura Sciore be appointed to this position to represent the Municipality of Clarington; THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington recommends the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Tredinnick as Clarington's Regional representative of the Board of Memorial Hospital; and THAT Laura Sciore, Jennifer Tredinnick, CW. Lundy and T. Schonberg be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Agenda COMMUNICATIONS D - 6 Courtice Parks Baseball Assoc. Fireworks Display P11.GE D -7 Exemption From Municipal Noise By-law T04.GE D - 8 Port of Newcastle Liquor Licence P09.LI - 6 - May 26, 1997 Resolution #C-400-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 21, 1997 from Kim Zeppieri requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on July 1, 1997 at Pingle's Farm on Taunton Road, Courtice, be received; THAT the Clerk be authorized to issue a permit provided that all fireworks shall be set off by or under the supervision of a person or persons at least 21 years of age; and THAT Kim Zeppieri be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-401-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 21, 1997 from Wayne Johnston, General Superintendent, Tarmac Minerals regarding night time construction on Highway 401, be received; THAT authorization be granted to Tarmac Minerals to exceed the time limits specified in the Municipality's Noise By-law 89-194, as amended, to facilitate extended working hours for the construction of three detours on Highway 401 beginning May 25, 1997 for a period of approximately one month; and THAT Wayne Johnston be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-402-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 21,1997 from V. Kenneth Marskell, President, Marskell Group regarding an application for temporary extension of a liquor licence, be received; and THAT the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario be advised that the Municipality of Clarington does not object to the temporary extension of the Port of Newcastle Marina's liquor licence for the period June 21 to July 4, 1997 to cover the annual Yacht Club Dance and Sailpast to be held on June 21, 1997 and the annual Canada Day Celebration to be held on July 1, 1997. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 5 3-Way Stop at Edward Street and Snowden Court T07.GE D - 3 Charity Gaming Clubs - Need For Referendum P09.GE D - 9 Resolution re: Railways and Road Crossings ClO.AD - 7 - May 26, 1997 Resolution #C-403-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence received from Karen Jones requesting the erection of stop signs on Edward Street between Ruddell Road and Church Street in Newcastle Village, be received; THAT the correspondence be 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 Karen Jones be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-404-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-403-97 be amended by adding the following new third paragraph thereto: "THAT the Director also review the possibility of providing additional parking areas in municipal parks." The foregoing Resolution #C-403-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-405-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 12, 1997, from David Williams, requesting a referendum pertaining to Charity Gaming Clubs, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-406-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence received from Stewart Findlater, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of West Nissouri, regarding maintenance charges of railways and road crossing conditions, be received; THAT the resolution of the Township of West Nissouri be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-lO SEND International of Canada Request for Financial Assistance FILCH D-ll Oshawa/Clarington Assoc. for Community Living FILCH MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION COMMITTEE REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report May 20, 1997 - 8 - May 26, 1997 THAT the Minister of Transport, Alex Shepherd, M.P., and Stewart Findlater, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Correspondence Items D - 10 and D - 11 were distributed to Council as handouts. Resolution #C-407-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence received from Andrew Geldart, Short Term Co-ordinator, SEND International of Canada, requesting financial assistance to send Claire Stevenson on a twelve week Ministry in Khabarovsk Far East Russia, be received; THAT the request be denied; and THAT Andrew Geldart be advised of the Municipality's grant policy. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-408-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated May 12, 1997, from Suzanne Nobes, Co-ordinator, Community Relations & Volunteers, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living, requesting the use of the ball diamond at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex free of charge, be received; THAT the request be denied; and THAT Suzanne Nobes be advised of the Municipality's grant policy. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-409-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 20, 1997, be approved with the exception of Items #12, #13 and #18. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #12 Architectural Services Animal Control Building F18.QU Item #13 Co-Op Tender Supply, Retreading Repair of Tires F18.QU - 9 - May 26, 1997 Resolution #C-410-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-46-97 be received; THAT Thomas E. Brown Architect, Toronto, Ontario, with a total bid (including disbursement) in the amount of $23,000.00 being the most responsive bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP97-1, be awarded the contract for the architectural services for the Animal Control Building; THAT the total funds required be drawn from the Structural Facility for Animal Control Account #7048-00000-0501; and THAT the by-law marked Schedule "B" attached to Report TR-46-97, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement, be approved. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Elliott Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Councillor Pingle Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to Item #13 of Report #1; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that she has business dealings with one of the firms who submitted a tender for the supply, retreading and repair of tires and tubes. Resolution #C-4ll-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-43-97 be received; THAT Attersley Tire Service Limited, Oshawa, Ontario, being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender T220-97, be awarded the contract in an approximate value of $24,576.80 for the Municipality of Clarington requirements for the supply, retreading and repair of tires and tubes to the Municipality of Clarington, as required by the Department of Public Works; . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #18 Older Adults Centre A20.0L Report #2 Q97-6 - Concession Refreshment Services Orono Park Booth F18.QU - 10 - May 26, 1997 THAT upon expiry of the initial one year contract, pending satisfactory service by the low bidder, and pending agreement of the Durham Purchasing Co-operative participants, that the contract be extended for a second and third year; and THAT the funds be drawn from the various Public Works approved 1997/98 fleet. "CARRIED" Councillor Elliott made a declaration of interest with respect to Item #18 of Report #1; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Elliott indicated that he has worked closely with John Rice on his submission for a Seniors' Centre and also he is a member of the Bowmanville Lions Club. Resolution #C-412-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report ADMIN-22-97 be referred back to the Chief Administrative Officer to meet with the Bowmanville Lions Club to immediately determine the issue of complete municipal ownership of the Lions Centre; THAT, should complete ownership of the Lions Centre be possible, the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to obtain an appraisal of the property; THAT the Chief Administrative Officer report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee at their meeting of June 2, 1997; and THAT the submission of RiceIDaros be tabled until June 2, 1997. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-413-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-47-97 be received; THAT John Fletcher, Orono, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $200.00 for each of the 1997 and 1998 seasons, being the highest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Quotation Q97-6, be awarded the Concession Refreshment Services, Orono Park Booth; THAT the by-law attached to Report TR-47-97 (Schedule "A") authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the agreement be approved; and THAT the funds be credited to Account #6400-00068-0000. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 11 - May 26, 1997 REPORTS Report #3 Resolution #C-414-97 Eiram Developments Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah Escrowed Land L07.EI THAT Report ADMIN-23-97 be received; and THAT the Municipality return the escrowed land back to Eiram Development Corporation. "CARRIED" Report #4 Resolution #C-415-97 Courtice Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski Community Complex Official Opening THAT Report CS-04-97 be received; R05.CO THAT the Courtice Community Complex Official Opening Ceremony be re- scheduled to Saturday, September 13, 1997; and THAT the Build Courtice Fundraising Committee and the Clarington Library Board, be advised of the action taken. "CARRIED" Report #5 Resolution #C-416-97 Confidential Property Matter Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the Confidential Report of the Solicitor, pertaining to a property matter, be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-417 -97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the presentation of Paul Morris be received with appreciation; and THAT Mr. Morris be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington looks forward to working closely with him in implementing the Youth Centre. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Youth - 12 - May 26, 1997 Resolution #C-418-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski WHEREAS an 'ad hoc' task force of qualified volunteers from the community was established by Council in 1995 to investigate the growing social problems of some youth in Clarington and to make recommendations to Council; AND WHEREAS the Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Youth tabled their report on June 24, 1996 to Council, which was subsequently endorsed in Report CS-09-96; AND recognizing that this Committee was subsequently asked by Council to go beyond its originally mandate in order to develop an implementation strategy before it formally disbanded; AND WHEREAS that implementation strategy is now largely in place; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the members of the Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Youth be thanked by correspondence from the Mayor and Council for their considerable time and efforts in addressing the concerns of youth in our community and our hope that they will continue to play an active role as individuals in the implementation of their recommendations. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-419-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Viv Woolford be received; THAT his comments be referred to the Clerk's Department for review and preparation of a report; and THAT Viv Woolford and the Animal Advisory Committee be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-420-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the delegation of Terri Gray be received with appreciation. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 13 - May 26, 1997 Resolution #C-421-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT By-laws 97-116 and 97-117 be referred to the end of the agenda. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-422-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 97-106 being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year for municipal purposes and to strike the rates of taxation for municipal purposes for the year 1997; 97-107 being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year for school boards and regional government purposes and to strike the rates of taxation for the year 1997; 97-108 being a by-law to authorize the making of an Extension Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and Nelda Roxanne Dawson and Wayne Clair Allen, pursuant to th~ provisions of Section 8 of the Municipal Tax Sales Act; . 97-109 being a by-law to authorize the making of an Extension Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and 579276 Ontario Ltd., pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Municipal Tax Sales Act; 97-110 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Halminen Homes/Kiddicorp Inv. Ltd.); 97-111 being a by-law to authorize a contract between United Technologies Otis Canada, Scarborough, Ontario, for the maintenance of the Otis Hydraulic Passenger Elevator located at the Municipal Administrative Centre; 97-112 being a by-law to authorize a contract between Thomas E. Brown, Architect, Toronto, Ontario, for the architectural services for the Animal Control Building; 97-113 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Leasing Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Oshawa/Clarington Adult Living Association in respect of a lease for premises situated at 132 Church Street (Main Level), Bowmanville; . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update Committee/Boards Update - 14 - May 26, 1997 97-114 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the former Town of Newcastle (Markborough Properties); and 97-115 being a by-law to authorize a contract between John Fletcher, Orono, Ontario, in respect of the Operation of the Concession Refreshment Services, located at the Orono Park Booth. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-423-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 97-106 to 97-115 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Hannah informed Members of Council that the Regional Works Committee will be dealing with the Infrastructure Program at their meeting to be held on May 27, 1997. Councillor Dreslinski informed Members of Council that the Clarke Museum Board is holding its Second Annual Giant Second-Hand Book Sale on Saturday, June 7, 1997 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Councillor Hannah advised that the Conservation Authorities are in on-going negotiations to take over the operation of Regional forests. Councillor Novak advised that the Bowmanville Museum held a clean-up day and the grounds are looking great. The open house held at the Animal Shelter was a wonderful success and Todd Hoffman, Chairman of the Animal Advisory Committee will be presenting a report to Council in the near future. Councillors Novak and Hannah attended their first meeting with the Solina Hall Board which was very productive. The Courtice Carnival was held last weekend and was a great success. Councillor Pingle attended the unveiling of the landscape artistry at the Visual Arts Centre on Sunday, May 25, 1997. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Pigeons in Urban Areas P14.AN Newcastle Hall Board Appointments C12.NE Schedule of Meetings C03.CO - 15 - May 26, 1997 Resolution #C-424-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Clerk prepare for Committee's consideration, a report addressing the keeping of pigeons in the urban areas of the Municipality. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-425-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Cathy Abraham, Seird DeJong and Brenton Rickard be appointed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington to serve on the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board for a two year term. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-426-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the schedule of meetings for Council and General Purpose and Administration Committee (G.P.A.) meetings be adjusted by scheduling a Council meeting immediately following the GPA meeting of July 7, 1997 and by cancelling the following meetings: Monday Monday Monday July 14 July 21 July 28 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Council GPA Council "CARRIED" Resolution #C-427-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing a property matter. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS CONFIRMING BY-LAW - 16 - May 26, 1997 Resolution #C-428-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council, be ratified. Resolution #C-429-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second: 97-116 being a by-law to re-enact By-law 97-85, a by-law to further amend By-law 92-105, as amended (Development Charge By-law - Schedules A6 and B6 removed); and 97-117 being a by-law to re-enact By-law 97-93, being a by-law to amend By-law 92-105, as amended. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-430-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 97-116 and 97-117 be approved. "CARRIED" Councillors Elliott and Novak made declarations of interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-laws. Resolution #C-431-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 97-118, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 26th day of May 1997, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT - 17 - May 26, 1997 Resolution #C-432-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third and final reading of By-law 97-118 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-433-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:14 p.m. "CARRIED" ./~/ , MAYOR