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Home My WebLink About03/09/1992 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE . Couocil Minutes March 9, 1992 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, March 9, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., in the COWlcil Chambers ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dreslinski COWlcillor L. Hannah Councillor K Hooper Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor D. Scott Absent: Councillor M. Novak (On Vacation) Also Present: 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 . PRAYERS Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer. Resolution #C-166-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT By-law #92-79 be tabled for a period of two weeks to allow an opportunity for all interested parties to address Couocil. !!CARRIED" MINUTES Resolution #G-167-92 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 24, 1992, and the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on March 2, 1992, be approved. "CARRIED" . - . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS - 2 - March 9, 1992 Mr. David Nagano, Project Manager, Nor-Arm Developments Inc., Nor-Arm Tower, 1280 Finch Avenue West, Suite 710, Downsview, M3J 3K6 was called but was not present. Resolution #C-168-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Item I - 6. "CARBlED" I - 1 Correspondence received from The Honourable Dave Cooke, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Report of Municipal Conflict of Interest Consultation Committee; I - 2 Correspondence received from D. C. Rowland, Corporate Manager, Customer Service, Canada Post Corporation - Postal Services in Rural Canada; 1- 3 Correspondence received from C. W. Lundy, Regional Clerk - Town of Newcastle Official Plan; I - 4 Correspondence received from C. W. Lundy, Regional Clerk - Announcement of General Motors Corporation Regarding the Downsizing of its Operation in North America; I _ 5 Correspondence received from R. A Henderson, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - Railway Crossing, Thornton Road South, Oshawa and Anti- Whistling Legislation, Railway Crossings; I _ 7 Correspondence received from C. W. Lundy, Regional Clerk - OffJcial Plan Amendment to Permit an "Infill" Landfill Expansion - Town of Newcastle; I - 8 Correspondence received from Carol Smitton, Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham - Weight Restrictions, Regional Road #14, (Liberty Street), Bowmanville; and I - 9 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on February 12, 1992. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-6 5.1% Increases to Teachers C10.177.FI D - 1 Heritage Week Committee M02.3862.GE D-2 Bowmanville Concern For Life M02.3862.GE - 3 - March 9, 1992 Resolution #C-169-92 Moved by COWlcillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated February 20, 1991 from Frances Aird, Clerk Administrator, Township of Hope regarding a 5.1% increase to teachers, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #G-170-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence items dated February 8, 1992 from Sher Leetooze, Chairman, Heritage Week Committee, regarding various activities and recognition of Heritage Week, be received; THAT the week of May 23, to May 31, 1992 be proclaimed "Heritage Week" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town Policy; THAT all activities with respect to Heritage Week be approved, provided the Heritage Week Committee liaise with the various departments and obtain all necessary permits; and THAT Sher Leetooze be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-171-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated February 24, 1992, from Cheri Davies, President, Bowmanville Concern For Life requesting proclamation of Respect for Life Week, be received; THAT the week of May 10 to May 16, 1992, be proclaimed "Respect For Life Week" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town Policy; and THAT Cheri Davies be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . COWlcil Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 3 Best Road Residents Group D14.DEV.89.109 D - 4 Haodicapped Persons Access to Solina Community Centre Hall F11.3835.CH - 4- March 9, 1992 Resolution #C-172-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence received from the Best Road Residents Group requesting that the resolution passed by Council on October 15, 1991 with respect to the rezoning application submitted by Mr. Steward Wood, be tabled until a legal solution to the matter can be found. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #C-173-92 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT in view of the Ontario Municipal Board decision of September 12, 1991 and the obligation of the Town of Newcastle to enforce its by-laws, therefore be it resolved by the Town of Newcastle that Resolution #C-640-9l providing Mr. Steward Wood from October 31, 1991 to October, 1993 to relocate his business be rescinded; and THAT the recommendations provided in Report PD-182-90 be approved, thereby requiring the applicant to re-locate his business on or before May 22, 1992. "MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent COWlcillor Dreslinski COWlcillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Mayor Hamre Councillor Novak Resolution #C-174-92 Moved by COWlcillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hanoah THAT the correspondence received from Jean Taylor on behalf of the Solina Womens Institute Committee regarding handicapped persons access to Solina Community Centre Hall, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Community Services Department to liaise with the Solina Community Hall Board regarding available funding for this project; . . . Council Minutes March 9, 1992 - 5 - COMMUNICATIONS THAT a report be presented to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on this matter; and THAT Jean Taylor be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D - 5 Resolution #C-175-92 Ontario Building Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski Officials Association THAT the correspondence from Garry Davis, President, Ontario Building Oflkials Associstion, requesting proclamation of Building Regulation Awareness Week, be received; THAT the week of April 12 to April 18, 1992, be proclaimed "Building Regulation Awareness Week" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town Policy; and THAT Garry Davis be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDII D-6 Resolution #C-176-92 Ontario Physiotherapy Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski Association M02.3862.GE THAT the correspondence received from Arlene Power Corey, Durham District Director, Ontario Physiotherapy Association requesting proclamation of National Physiotherapy Week, be received; THAT the week of March 22 to 28, 1992 be proclaimed "National Physiotherapy Week" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town Policy; and THAT Arlene Power Corey be advised of Couocil's decision. "CARRIEDlI D - 7 Resolution #C-177-92 Ministry of Citizenship, Elaine Ziemba Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence received from Elaine Ziemba, Minister of Citizenship with Responsibility for Seniors' Issues, inviting a partnership with respect to Seniors' Month, 1992, be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 8 Orono Nursery E04.3817.GE - 6 - March 9, 1992 Resolution #C-178-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper WHEREAS the Ministry of Natural Resources is seriously considering reducing the number of Provincial tree nurseries; WHEREAS the Orono Nursery has been identifIed as one of the possible closures; WHEREAS the Orono Nursery has a significant and positive impact and benefit on the local community, the Region of Durham and the Province at large; and WHEREAS the proposed reorganization of staffmg for the Orono Nursery will be detrimental to the short and long term viability of this facility: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE: 1) THAT Council not support the proposed reorganization for the Orono Nursery; 2) THAT the Orono Nursery continue to provide its signifJcal1t historic, economic, educational and environmental importance to the Region and the Province as a whole; 3) THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources examine an alternative proposal which reflects the Orono Nursery's significant contribution to the community's economy; and 4) THAT a copy of this resolution be forward to the Honourable Bud Wildman, Minister of Natural Resources and Mr. Gordon Mills, M.P.P. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Councillor Novak . . . Council Mioutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 9 New Durham Region Official Plan D09.1992.DU MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A Report March 2, 1992 Report #2 Senior Citizens Centre Steering Committee Mioutes - 7- March 9, 1992 Resolution #G-179-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated February 18, 1992, from Karen Smith, Senior Planner, Plans Administration Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, requesting the Town's comments on the new Official Plan for the Regional Municipality of Durham, be received; THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be advised that the Town of Newcastle will endeavour to forward its comments in April, 1992; and THAT the Region of Durham be advised of Council's decision. IlCARRIED" Resolution #C-180-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 2, 1992, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-181-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the Senior Citizens Centre Steering Committee Mioutes of February 21, 1992, be received for information. I'CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #3 Addendum to Report TR-16-92 - 1992 Current Budget and 1992 Capital Budget and Four-Year Forecast - 8- March 9, 1992 Resolution #GPA-182-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Addendum to Report TR-16-92 be received; THAT the recommendations outlined in Report TR-16-92 and CS-09-92 as amended by the actions taken at the Special Meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on February 21, 1992, the reconvened special meeting of February 24, 1992, the reconvened special meeting of February 26, 1992, the reconvened special meeting of February 28, 1992 and the reconvened special meeting of March 2, 1992, (Attachments #1 and #2 to Report TR-16-92) be approved; THAT the 1992 Capital and Current budgets be approved as amended; THAT the 1992 mill rate increase for municipal purposes be established at 1.4% over the 1991 mill rate; THAT the appropriate mill rating by-law be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT any savings realized on approval by Council, of the 1992 Handi Transit Grant be transferred to the Working Funds Reserve. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-183-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-182-92 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT all 4.5% wage increases included in the 1992 Current Budget affect only Non-Union employees." IICARRIEDff The foregoing Resolution #C-182-92 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. . . . Council Minutes - 9 - March 9, 1992 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-184-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT By-law #92-82 be tabled to allow for a survey of the subject property to be obtained. llCARRlED" Resolution #C-185-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, 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: 92-76 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and Don Welsh, in trust for the Community of Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee; 92-77 being a by-law to amend By-law #89-219, being a by'law to amend By-law #79-104, as amended, a by-law to provide for the Maintenance, Management, Regulation and Control of Cemeteries in the Town of Newcastle; 92-78 being a by-law to amend By-law #84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Kingsberry Properties); 92-80 being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 67 Ontario Street, Bowmanville, Part of Lots 28 and 29, east side of Ontario Street, Block 7 according to John Grant's Plan, Geographic Township of Darlington, as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act; being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 27 King Street West, Bowmanville, as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act; and 92-81 92-83 being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as The Eldad Church, SoJina, located on Part of Lot 27, Concession 6, former Township of Darlington, now in the Town of Newcastle, as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act. IICARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS -10- March 9, 1992 Resolution #C-186-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the second reading of By-laws 92-76 to 92-78 inclusive and By-laws 92-80, 92-81 and 92-83, be approved. IlCARRlED" Resolution #C-187-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and fInal reading of By-laws 92-76 to 92-78 inclusive and By-laws 92-80, 92-81 and 92-83, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #G-188-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the Policy that was created by Resolution #GPA-800-85 dated December 9, 1985 be rescinded; and THAT the Administrator be directed to draft a new policy for approval of Council with the intent of the present economic climate. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Councillor Novak . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS -11- March 9, 1992 Resolution #C-189-92 Moved by Councillor DresJinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper WHEREAS Mr. Sidney Rutherford, was instrumental in acquiring the lands in 1967 for the community park in the Village of Orono; AND WHEREAS residents of the Village of Orono wish to recognize his contributions and commitment to the community: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE: THAT the park known as the Orono Woods Walk Park be officially dedicated as the "Sidney B. Rutherford Woods Walk Park' in his memory. 'CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dres1inski Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Councillor Novak Resolution #C-190-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor O'Toole WHEREAS with the passage of the Regional Municipality of Durham Act, the Town of Newcastle was created by amalgamating the Town of Bowmanville, the Corporation of the Village of Newcastle, the Corporation of the Township of Clarke and the Corporation of the Township of Darlington; WHEREAS the voting population of Ward 1 has doubled since the creation of the Town in 1974 and all Wards have experienced population growth; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE: THAT the Town Clerk be directed to review and report hack to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the feasibility of adjusting the existing ward boundaries, or any options thereof. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS CONFIRMING BY-LAW - 12 - March 9, 1992 Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Councillor Novak Resolution #C-191-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 92-84, being a by-law to confIrm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 9th day of March 1992, and that the said by-law be now read a fIrst time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-192-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the second reading of By-law 92-84 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-193-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and fInal reading of By-law 92-84 be approved. "CARRIED" e . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 13 - March 9, 1992 Resolution #C-194-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:40 p.rn. "CARRIED" .//iA4~~U~/ MA OR