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COUNCIL MINUTES
ROLL CALL
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DELEGATIONS
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
JANUARY 28, 1991
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, January 28, 1991, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Acting Mayor A Wotten
Councillor P. Deegan
Councillor D. Hamre
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor K Hooper
Councillor F. Stapleton
Mayor M. Hubbard
Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Public Works, W. Evans
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Town Clerk, P. Barrie
Councillor Hooper led the meeting in prayer.
Acting Mayor Wotten welcomed the Seventh Pack of Scouts under the
leadership of Scouter, Dave Watson, and presented the Pack with Town Pins.
Resolution #C-40-91
Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 14,
1991, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mr. Garnet Rickard, R.R. #4, Bowmanville, LIC 3K5, addressed Council on
behalf of the Skate '88 Fundraising Committee. Mr. Rickard presented to
Acting Mayor Wotten and Treasurer Marie Marano a cheque in the amount
of $313,287.54, the third and fmal payment of $1.1 million towards the
Bowmanville Sports Complex. Mr. Rickard indicated that the fundraisers are
now entering the second phase of their campaign and requested that the
surplus funds from the old arena site, in the amount of $175,000, be
transferred from the Parks Reserve Fund to the Arena Fund.
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COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
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January 28, 1991
Resolution #C-41-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the Council of the Town of Newcastle receive Skate '88's cheque in
the amount of $313,287.54 with sincere appreciation and commend the
Fundraising Committee for their supreme trust, support and commitment to
the Fundraising Campaigo.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #C-42-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan
THAT the request from the Skate '88 Fundraising Committee to transfer
$175,000 from the Parks Reserve Fund to the Arena Fund be received and
referred to the Director of Community Services and the Treasurer for review
and report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
Mr. Etienne Calestani, 63 Abbeywood Crescent, Bowmanville, was called but
was not present.
Mr. John Veldhuis, 8 Vincent Court, Newcastle, LlB 2El, briefly outlined
the activities of the Port Granby-Newcastle Environment Committee in the
year 1990. Mr. Veldhuis requested that the week of June 1 - 8, 1991 be
proclaimed Environment Week in the Town of Newcastle.
Mr. Irwin Hamilton, 1 Division Street, P.O. Box 39, Bowmanville, Honorary
Chairman, Heart and Stroke Campaign for the Bowmanville Area, advised
Council that the purpose of the Heart and Stroke Foundation is to provide
education into these deadly diseases and also to raise funds for the
prevention of same. Mr. Hamilton advised Council that this year's target
has been set at $15,000 in Bowmanville and that canvassers will soon be out
collecting throughout the Town.
Resolution #C-43-91
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with
the exception of Items I - 5, I - 7, I - 11 and I - 12.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
I - 5
Bell Canada
Changes
AI2.1245.BE
1-7
Backyard Composting
Program
E07.245.CO
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January 28, 1991
I - 1 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on
November 21, 1990;
I - 2 Correspondence received from Barbara G. Caplan, City Clerk, City of
Toronto - Report No. 26 of the Executive Committee;
I - 3 Correspondence received from The Honourable Ed Philip, Minister,
Ministry of Transportation - Municipal Road Maintenance and
Construction Allocations;
I - 4 Correspondence received from Susan Hendricks, Finance Chairman,
Newcastle Public Library Board. 1991 Operating Budget;
I - 6 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Central Yard Waste Composting;
I . 8 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham. Assumption of Highway No.2 as a
Regional Road;
I - 9 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority held on January 15, 1991;
I - 10 Correspondence received from Vera Lafferty, Secretary-General,
Siting Task Force - Phase Four of the Cooperative Siting Process;
Councillor Hamre made a declaration of interest with respect to
Correspondence Item I - 5; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion
and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Hamre indicated that her
spouse and son are both employed by Bell Canada.
Resolution #C-44-91
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated January 9, 1991, from Mrs. O.M. Lyttle,
Section Manager, Bell Canada, outlining a change in telecommunications in
the 416 area known as the Golden Horseshoe be received for information.
ttCARRIED"
Resolution #C-45-91
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated January 16, 1991, from C.W. Lundy,
Regional Clerk, with respect to the 1991 Backyard Composting Program be
received for information.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
I - 11
Postal Services
Newcastle Village
AI6.1l86.CA
1-12
News Release
Bell Canada
AI2.1245.BE
D - 1
Western Lake
Ontario Aviation
Area CWLOAA)
D03.220.TO
D - 2
Preservation of
Environment
(Tree Cutting)
E04.1027.GE
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Resolution #C-46-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the correspondence dated January 18, 1991, from Cheryl Haney,
Officer, Retail Network, York Division, Canada Post Corporation, with
respect to postal services in Newcastle Village be received and referred to
staff for review.
IlCARRIED"
Councillor Hamre made a declaration of interest with respect to
Correspondence Item I - 11; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion
and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Hamre indicated that both her
spouse and son are both employed by Bell Canada.
Resolution #C-47-91
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated January 9, 1991, from Mrs. O.M. Lyttle,
Section Manager, Bell Canada, forwarding a News Release with respect to
the future of Canadian Telecommunications be received for information.
"CARRIED'1
Resolution #C-48-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan
THAT the correspondence dated January 2, 1991, from R. Frank Bean,
Regional Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Regional Municipality of
Peel with respect to the Western Lake Ontario Aviation Area CWLOAA) be
received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-49-91
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the correspondence dated January 14, 1991, from Pam Callus,
President, Courtice and Area Community Association regarding preservation
of the environment, be received;
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 3
Abortion
Legislation
C1O.183.S0
D - 4
Newcastle Library
Reserve Fund
F20.259.GE
D - 5
Senior Achievement
Awards Program
R06.1232.GE
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January 28, 1991
THAT Pam Callus be advised that the issue of regulating and controlling
tree cutting on private property is currently being investigated by the Region
of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Commissioner of Plaoning of
the Region of Durham for response.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #C-50-91
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Deegan
THAT the correspondence from L.A Lessard, Clerk-Treasurer-
Administrator, Town of Tecumseh, requesting Council's endorsement of a
resolution registering the Town of Tecumseh's strong opposition to any
change in legislation which allows public funds to be used in the promotion
or performance of abortions be received and fIled.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-51-91
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the correspondence dated January 18, 1991, from Barbara Baker,
Secretary-Treasurer and Library Director, Newcastle Public Library Board,
regarding authorization to establish a "Newcastle Public Library - Computer
Equipment Reserve Fund" be received and referred to the 1991 budget
discussions; and
THAT Barbara Baker be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-52-91
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence received from Elaine Ziemba, Minister of
Citizenship, requesting nominations for the 1991 Ontario Senior Achievement
Award Program be received; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services
for review and recommendation.
ltCARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 6
Newcastle Hydro
Commissioners'
Honoraria
E06.1187.GE
D - 7
Orono Amateur
Athletic Association
Agreement
R06.1232.GE
REPORTS
Reports #1
G.P.A. Report of
January 21, 1991
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Resolution #C-53-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton
THAT the correspondence dated January 21, 1991, from AM. Moore,
Manager, Newcastle Hydro-Electric Commission, requesting an alljustment to
the Commissioners' Annual Honoraria be received;
THAT the request for an adjustment be approved as follows:
Chairman $2,750.00
Commissioners $1,950.00
effective December 1, 1990; and
THAT AM. Moore be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIEDll
Correspondence Item D - 7 was distributed to Council as a handout.
Resolution #C-54-91
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the correspondence dated January 16, 1991, from Gord Lowery,
Orono Amateur Athletic Association, requesting an amendment to the
agreement between the Town of Newcastle and the Bowmanville
Recreational Hockey League be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services
for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee; and
THAT Gord Lowery be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-55-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
January 21, 1991, be approved with the exception of Item #14.
"CARRIEDll
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REPORTS
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January 28, 1991
Councillor Deegan made a declaration of interest with respect to Item #14 of
Report #1; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Deegan is the owner of one of the properties
referred to in Report TR-9-91.
Item #14 Resolution #C-56-91
List of Applications Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper
For Cancellation,
Reduction Or Refund THAT Report TR-9-91 be received; and
F27.1113.AP
Report #2
Striking Committee
Report
C06.1246.ST.
THAT the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes
attached to Report TR-9-91 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Acting Mayor W otten made a declaration of interest with respect to
Report #2; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Acting Mayor Wotten is named in the report.
Councillor Deegan chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #C-57-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton
THAT Confidential Report CD-2-91 be received;
THAT the recommendations of the Strikiog Committee with respect
to appointments of individusls as Fenceviewers, Livestock Valuers,
Poundkeepers, Game Commission, Property Standards Committee,
Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board, Clarke Pioneer
Cemetery Board, Newcastle Public Library Board, Bowmanville Museum
Board, Tourist Association of Durham Region, and the Lions
Community Centre Board of Management be approved;
THAT the by-laws attached to Report CD-2-91 be approved; and
THAT all successful and unsuccessful applicants be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
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REPORTS
Report #3
Parks Policy
Committee Minutes
C06.1238.PA
Report #4
Senior Citizens
Centre Steering
Committee Minutes
CP6/1239.SE
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Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Stapleton
Councillor Deegan
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Hooper
Mayor Hubbard
Conflict of Interest
Acting Mayor Wotten
Acting Mayor Wotten reassumed the chair.
Resolution #C-58-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Parks Policy Committee Minutes of January 18, 1991, be received
for information.
"CARRIEDtI
Resolution #C-59-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the Senior Citizens Centre Steering Committee Minutes of
January 18, 1991, be received for information.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
tlCARRIED"
Tender - Handi-
Transit Vehic1e
FI8.257.GE
At the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting held on
January 7, 1991, Report TR-7-91 was referred to Councillors Wotten and
Hooper with the direction that they meet with Douglas Manual, General
Manager, Handi Transit Incorporated, and report back to Council.
Resolution #C-60-91
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report TR-7-91 (Tender for Handi Transit Vehicle) be received for
information;
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January 28, 1991
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Maple Grove
Hamlet Secondary
Plan
DOS.O.P.0314
THAT the Purchasing Department immediately tender for 1 only 1991 Handi
Transit Vehic1e; and
THAT the specifications not mention manufacturers' name of product.
"CARRIED'!
Resolution #C-61-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan
THAT Report PD-22-91 be lifted from the table.
t'CARRIED"
Resolution #C-62-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan
1. THAT Report PD-22-91 be received;
2.
THAT the Region of Durham be requested to amend the Town of
Newcastle Official Plan to incorporate the Maple Grove Secondary
Plan as indicated by the proposed amendment attached to
Report PD-22-91;
3. THAT the proposed amendments to By-law 84-63 listed below be
approved and the amending by-laws be forwarded to Council for fmal
approval at such time as the Maple Grove Secondary Plan is
approved by the Region of Durham:
(a) Rezone the lands on the south side of Highway No. 2 in Part
Lot IS, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington as
shown on Attachment #4 to Report PD-22-91 from
"Residential Hamlet (RH)" to "Agriculture (A)";
(b) Rezone the lands on the west side of Maple Grove Road in
Part Lot 19, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington as
shown on Attachment #4 to Report PD-22-91 from
"Residential Hamlet (RR)" to "Agriculture (A)"; and
(c) Rezone the lands on the south side of Highway No. 2 in Part
Lot 21, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington, as
shown on Attachment #4 to Report PD-22-91 from
"Residential Hamlet (RH)" to "Rural Cluster (RC)";
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. THAT a copy of Report PD-22-91 and Council's decision be
forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and
5. THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-22-91 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER
IN THE MEETING" (SEE
FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-63-91
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-62-91 be amended as follows:
(a) THAT the following words be added to Recommendation 2: "save
and except Mr. Mastroianni's land parcel which is to be designated
'Residential Expansion' and included within the Hamlet limits and
further that staff be directed to amend the Hamlet of Maple Grove
Secondary Plan accordingly."; and
(b)
THAT Recommendation 3(b) be deleted in its entirety.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Deegan
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Stapleton
Acting Mayor Wotten
Councillor Hamre
Mayor Hubbard
The foregoing Resolution #C-62-91 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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BY-LAWS
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Resolution #C-64-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said
by-laws be now read a fIrst time:
91-6 being a by-law to authorize the release of an Agreement with Frab
Investments Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
for the development of Plan of Subdivision 10M-779;
91-7 being a by-law to authorize the release of an Agreement with
Kingsberry Properties and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
for the development of Plan of Subdivision 10M-796;
91-8 being a by-law to amend Tariff "A" to By-law 74-72, "a by-law for the
establishing of rates and fares to be charged by the owners or drivers
of taxicabs or other vehicles used for hire', and to repeal By-law
89-76;
91-9 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Town of
Newcastle as Public Highways;
91-10 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Town of
Newcastle as Public Highways;
91-11 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an Agreement with
Eiram Development Corporation and the Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle in respect of Plan 18T-89041;
91-15 being a by-law to appoint Members to the Game Commission in the
Town of Newcastle;
91-16 being a by-law to appoint Members to the Property Standards
Committee for the Town of Newcastle; and
91-17 being a by-law to amend By-law 88-186, a by-law to appoint the
Members of the Newcastle Public Library Board and to repeal
By-law 90-61.
"CARRIEDll
Resolution #C-65-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 91-6; 91-7;
91-8; 91-9; 91-10; 91-11; 91-15; 91-16; 91-17.
'CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
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Resolution #C-66-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fmal reading of the following by-laws be approved:
91-6; 91-7; 91-8; 91-9; 91-10; 91-11; 91-15; 91-16; 91-17.
IlCARRIEDtl
Acting Mayor Wotten made a declaration of interest with respect to the
readings of By-laws 91-12, 91-13 and 91-14; vacated his chair and refrained
from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Wotten
indicated that he is named in the subject by-laws.
Councillor Deegan chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #C-67-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said
by-laws be now read a fIrst time:
91-12 being a by-law to appoint Fence Viewers for the Town of Newcastle
and to repeal By-law 90-15;
91-13 being a by-law to appoint Valuers of Livestock and Poultry for the
Town of Newcastle; and
91-14 being a by-law to appoint Poundkeepers in the Town of Newcastle.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-68-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 91-12;
91-13; 91-14.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-69-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fmal reading of the following by-laws be approved:
91-12; 91-13; 91-14.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
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Resolution #C-70-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton
THAT John Veldhuis be congratulated and thanked for his fIfteen years of
service towards protection of the environment; and
THAT the Status Report of the Port Granby-Newcastle Environment
Committee be received with thanks.
IlCARRIEDll
Resolution #C-71-91
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan
THAT the presentation of Irwin Hamilton with respect to Heart and Stroke
Month be acknowledged; and
THAT Mr. Hamilton be thanked for his work in this area and assured that
Council looks forward to receiving a progress report at the end of the Heart
and Stroke Campaign.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-72-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the request from John Veldhuis with respect to Environment Week
be received;
THAT the week of June 1 - 8, 1991 be proclaimed Environment Week in the
Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town Policy; and
THAT John Veldhuis be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED'!
Acting Mayor Wotten, Councillors Deegan and Hamre made declarations of
interest earlier in the meeting, and refrained from discussion and voting on
the Confirming By-law.
Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting.
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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January 28, 1991
Resolution #C-73-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 91-18, being a by-law to confIrm
the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held
on the 28th day of January 1991, and that the said by-law be now read a
fIrst time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-74-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the second reading of By-law 91-18 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-75-91
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fmal reading of By-law 91-18 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor W otten reassumed the chair.
Resolution #C-76-91
Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:52 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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