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Council Minutes
ROLL CALL
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PRAYERS
PRESENTATION
MINUTES
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
April 27, 1992
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, April 27, 1992, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Acting Mayor M. Novak
Councillor A Dreslinaki
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor K Hooper
Councillor J. O'Toole
Councillor D. Scott
Mayor D. Hamre (On Vacation)
Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 7:50 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 7:50 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, W. Evans (Until 7:50 p.m.)
Deputy Treasurer, J. Rzeszut (Until 7:50 p.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Town Clerk, P. Barrie
Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer.
Acting Mayor Novak welcomed the Second Bowmanville Guide Co., who was
in attendance to observe the Council proceedings.
Acting Mayor Novak welcomed Scout Master Ed MacDuff and Assistant
Scout Masters Bernice Norton and Linda Gillespie of the Fourth
Bowmanville Scout Troop and presented the Bronze Citizen Badges and
Town of Newcastle Pins to Andrew Avery, Ryan Bones, Allan Gillespie and
Andrew Norton.
The Acting Mayor advised Council that the Northumberland and Newcastle
Board of Education has just released their budget figures which reflect a
4.66% increase in the local mill rate. The Town of Newcastle's portion of
this increase amounts to 3.1%
Resolution #C-285-92
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 13, 1992,
be approved.
'CARRIED'
Council Minutes
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April 27, 1992
Councillor Hannah displayed to Council the Recycling Council Award which
was presented to the Town of Newcastle in recognition of the Town's
leadership and commitment to Reduction Week and commended Judy
Hurvid and Evylin Stroud for their outstanding efforts in this regard.
Recycling Council
Award
DELEGATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Hackenberger, Bowmanville Zoo, was called but was not present.
Resolution #C-286-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with
the exception of Items I - 10 and I - 12.
"CARRIED't
I-I Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk -
Application Submitted by Absec Property Development Inc. (Formerly
667433 Ontario Limited) to Amend the Durham Regional Officisl
Plan to Permit Estate Residential Development, Town of Newcastle
(86-052/D);
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I - 2 Correspondence received from the Newcastle Village Business
Improvement Association - 1992 Executive;
I - 3 Correspondence received from Ruth Grier, Minister Responsible For
The Office For The Greater Toronto Area - Update on the Initiatives
the Provincial Government is Taking With Respect to Long-Range
Planning For The GTA;
I - 4 Correspondence received from Donna J. McFarlane, Communications
Officer, Darlington Generating Station - Planning For An Emergency
Booklet;
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I - 6
I - 7
I - 8
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Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on
March 2, 1992;
Correspondence received from Allan C. Pilkey, Solicitor General -
Tornado Emergency Preparedness;
Correspondence received from Jean M. Allen, Secretary-Treasurer,
Orono Sr. Citizens (Cees) - 1992 Grant;
Correspondence received from Marlene Blakney, Community
Relations Officer, Siting Task Force - Summary of Proceedings and
Conclusions of the Community Start-up Workshop;
Correspondence received from Sheila Birrell, Acting City Clerk, City
of Kingston - Municipal Conflict of Interest Regulations;
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COMMUNICATIONS
1-10
Waste Management
A Discussion Paper
E07.3824.GE.
1-12
Consumers Gas
Board's Rates
Notice of Application
E06.1485.CO.
DELEGATIONS
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I - 11 Correspondence received from Karen Smith, Senior Planner, Ministry
of Municipal Affairs - Amendment No. 42 to the OffJCial Plan for the
Town of Newcastle.
Resolution #C-287-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated March 31, 1992, from Ruth Grier, Minister
of the Environment and David Cooke, Minister of Municipal Affairs, advising
that the Government of Ontario is seeking public input into proposals to
enhance municipal authority and responsibility for local waste management,
be received for information.
"CARRIEDlt
Resolution #C-288-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated April 13, 1992, from Rhonda O'Reilly,
Regulatory Administration Co-ordinator, Consumers Gas, enclosing a copy of
the Board's Rates Notice of Application, be received for information.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #C-289-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the delegation of Michael Hackenberger be heard at this time.
IlCARRIED"
Mr. Michael Hackenberger, Bowmanville Zoo, 340 King Street East,
Bowmanville, LIC 3K5, addressed Council with respect to the expropriation
process which is under way for the widening of Mearns Avenue. He stated
that the Zoo's concerns are as follows:
a) Increased run-off from developments north of the Zoo which have
increased flow levels and contributed significant erosion problems in
the Zoo.
b) The widening of Highway #2 has a number of negative impacts upon
the operation of the Zoo.
c)
History of the negotiations between the Town and the Zoo to allow
the Town to obtain the property required for the widening of Mearns
Avenue; and
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 1
Red Shield Month
M02.3862.GE.
D - 2
Outdoor Picnic
Loyola Park Orono
M02.3862.GE.
D - 3
Inclnsive
Neighbourhoods
Campaign
D04.095.AF.
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d) In the development immediately north of the Zoo, a parkette, which
was originally to be located in the middle of the development, has
been developed directly beside the Zoo and Soper Creek.
Resolution #C-290-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinaki
THAT the correspondence dated April 17, 1992, from Sharon Cooper,
Campaign Director, The Salvation Army, requesting proclamation of Red
Shield Month, be received;
THAT the month of May be proclaimed 'Red Shield Month" in the Town of
Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town Policy;
THAT the Salvation Army be permitted to fly the Red Shield Flag at the
Municipal Administrative Centre during Red Shield Month; and
THAT Sharon Cooper be advised of Council's decision.
'CARRIED"
Resolution #C-291-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated April 8, 1992, from
Rev. Blaise M. Jascbko, Pastor, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, requesting
that Council authorize the issuing of a letter approving the issuance of a
Specisl Occasion Permit for the annual outdoor picnic to be held at Loyola
Park, Orono, on June 13, 1992, be received;
THAT the Clerk be authorized to issue a letter to the Liquor Licensing
Board of Ontario advising that Council has no objection to the issuance of a
Specisl Occasion Permit for this activity; and
THAT Rev. Blaise M. Jaschko be advised of Council's decision.
IlCARRIED"
Resolution #C-292-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated April 14, 1992, from Joan M. Skelton,
Chairperson, Durham Regional Access to Permanent Housing Committee,
requesting Council's support for the Inclusive Neighbourhoods Campaign, be
received and fIled.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 4
Flower Vendors
M02.3862.GE.
D - 5
Clsrke Museum
Board of Directors
C12.4251.CL.
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Resolution #C-293-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated April 20, 1992, from Len Koenderman,
Carnation Flower Shop, requesting that Town Staff remove and/or charge
flower vendors operating on municipal property, be received;
THAT By-law No. 87-114 dealing with this issue, be strictly enforced;
THAT the Durham Regions! Police be requested to respond to complaints in
this matter; and
THAT Len Koenderman be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-294-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated April 16, 1992, from Kathryn Dennis,
Treasurer, Board of Directors, Clarke Township Museum & Archives,
requesting an amendment to the by-law establishing the Board of Directors
of the Clarke Museum & Archives, by reducing the number of Board
Members from nine to seven, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Town Clerk for the preparation
of the appropriate amending by-law to be submitted to Council for passage;
and
THAT Kathryn Dennis be advised of Council's decision.
'CARRIED"
Resolution #C-295-92
Special Event Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
Neighbourhood B.B.Q.
M02.3862.GE. THAT the correspondence dated April 21, 1992, from Lori Henlein,
requesting Council's approval for a neighbourhood barbecue to be held on
June 6, 1992, <raindate June 7, 1992), be received;
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
THAT permission be granted for this event provided that Mrs. Henlein
applies for and obtains a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works
Department; and
THAT Lori Henlein be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A Report
April 20, 1992
Item #29
Servicing Agreement
Veltri and Sons
L04.4562.VE.
Report #2
Confidential
Personnel Matter
Report #3
Senior Citizens
Centre Steering
Committee Minutes
C05.3788.SE.
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Resolution #C-296-92
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
April 21, 1992, be approved with the exception of Item #29.
"CARRIEDIt
Acting Mayor Novak made a dec1aration of interest with respect to Item #29
of Report #1 and vacated the Chair. Councillor Novak indicated that she is
an acquaintance of one of the principals involved in this development.
Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #C-297-92
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor H RnnR h
THAT Report WD-42-92 be received;
THAT Council pass the by-law attsched to Report WD-42-92 (Attschment
No.3) which authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Servicing
Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and Veltri
and Sons Corporation, for the servicing of Land Divisions 91/137 to 91/140,
at such time as an agreement has been prepared to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works; and
THAT Mr. Mario Veltri of Veltri and Sons Corporation be advised of
Council's decision.
IIC.ARRIED"
Acting Mayor Novak rEl-assumed the Chair.
Resolution #C-298-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report CD-13-92, be
approved.
llCARRIED11
Resolution #C-299-92
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the Senior Citizens Centre Steering Committe Minutes of April 16,
1992, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-300-92
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the delegation of Michael Hackenberger be acknowledged.
llCARRIEDI!
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTION)
Resolution #C-301-92
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the concerns raised by Michael Hackenberger with respect to the
expropriation proceedings on Mearns Avenue, be referred to staff and the
Town's legal advisor for review and recommendation of appropriate action to
address the concerns; and
THAT a report be submitted to the next General Purpose and
Administration Committee meeting which is scheduled to be held on
May 4, 1992.
'CARRIED"
Acting Mayor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to By-Jaw
92-121 and vacated the Chair. She indicated that she is an acquaintance of
one of the principals involved in this development.
Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #G-302-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-Jaws, and that the said
by-Jaws be now read a first time:
92-118 being a by-Jaw to amend By-Jaw 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-Jaw for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (621182
Ontario Limited);
92-119 being a by-Jaw to designate a certain portion of registered plan
40M -1693 as not being sul:!iect to Part Lot Control (Macourtice
Developments);
92-120 being a by-Jaw to amend By-Jaw 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-Jaw for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (848601
Ontario Limited);
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
Regions! Update
CommitteelBoards
Update
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92-121 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of a Servicing
Agreement between Veltri and Sons Corporation and the Corporation
of the Town of Newcastle, pursuant to Land Division Applications
LD 91/137 to LD 91/140; and
92-122 being a by-law to appoint a By-law Enforcement Officer.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-303-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the second reading of By-laws 92-118 to 92-122, inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #G-304-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fum! reading of By-laws 92-118 to 92-122, inclusive, be
approved
"CARRIED"
Acting Mayor Novak re-assumed the Chair.
Councillor Hannah indicated that the Regional Works Committee has been
involved in ongoing discussions with respect to future garbage disposal.
Councillor O'Toole indicated that he was present at the 10th Anniversary of
Big Brothers Celebration on Thursday, April 23, and expressed his pleasure
at seeing the number of individusls who have committed so much time and
energy to this organization.
Councillor Scott indicated that he attended a reception at the Clarke
Museum on April 25, where three awards were presented to citizens of the
area for their outstanding contributions to the community.
Councillor Scott also indicated that the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority is preparing to host the World Orienteering Championship early in
May.
Councillor Dreslinski indicated that the Orono Town Hall, together with six
other organizations, have plans underway for the celebration of Canada's
125th Birthday. She advised Council that a public meeting is being held on
April 28, at the Orono Town Hall, to update citizens on the work of the Senior Citizens Centre Steering Committee.
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OTHER BUSINESS
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
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Councillor Dreslinski also indicated that the Newcastle Business
Improvement Area, Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club, are working
together in an attempt to purchase Canadian flags to place along the main
street of Newcastle Village
Councillor O'Toole advised Council that, on behalf of Mayor Hamre, he
attended a Roast for former Mayor Garnet Ricksrd on April 25, and
presented to Mr. Rickard a plaque on behalf of the Town of Newcastle.
Resolution #C-305-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole.
"CARRIEDtt
Resolution #C-306-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the meeting be "In Camera'
"CARRIED"
Resolution #G-307-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be ratified.
"CARRIEDII
Acting Mayor Novak made declarations of interest earlier in the meeting and
vacated the Chair for consideration of the Confirming By-law.
Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #C-308-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 92-123, being a by-law to
conf1l"Ill the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this
meeting held on the 27th day of April 1992, and that the said by-law be now
read a fll'st time.
'CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #G-309-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the second reading of By-law 92-123 be approved.
nCARRIEDII
Resolution #C-310-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 92-123 be approved.
'CARRIED"
Resolution #C-311-92
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:06 p.rn.
trCARRlED"
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ACTING MAYOR