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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/25/1992 . , . . . Council Minutes ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: PRAYERS MiNUTES TOWN OF NEWCASTLE May 25, 1992 Minutes of a regolar meeting of Council held on Monday, May 25, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dreslinski Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor D. Scott 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 Hannah led the meeting in prayer. Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest during the meeting of May 11, 1992, as noted on page 8 of the minutes, and refrained from voting on the adoption of same. Resolution #G-346-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the minutes of a regolar meeting of Council held on May 11, 1992, be approved. rrCARRIED" Mayor Hamre introduced Myka Piekenbrock and Tim Switzer of the Theatre Dance Academy who led Council in five minutes in exercise in recognition of Canada's Fitweek. Resolution #C-347-92 Moved by Councillor DresJinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of the appointment to the Town of Newcastle Name Change Committee at this time. IlCARRlED" Council Minutes . NAME CHANGE COMMITTEE - 2 - May 25, 1992 Resolution #C-348-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper WHEREAS it is Council's intention to appoint a Name Change Committee to deal with the voters' decision by referendum, that the name of the Town of Newcastle not be retained; and WHEREAS interested citizens of each of Wards 1, 2 and 3 have applied to participate on the Name Change Committee; and WHEREAS the local School Boards have suggested appointments of members to this Committee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE: 1. THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Town of Newcastle Name Change Committee: Ward 1 Malcolm C. Hamon M. Cathy McKeever . Ward 2 Don Gilhooly David Wmg Ward 3 Geri Bailey Ron Hope Northumberlsnd and Newcastle Board of Education Shirley Robson Peterborough Victoria Northumberlsnd and Newcastle R.C.S.S.B. Caroline Burke 2. THAT funds in the amount of $5,000.00 be drawn from the Contingency Account No. 7007-00000-0298 and allocated as interim funding until the Committee's course of action and public participation process has been approved by Council; and 3. THAT the Name Change Committee meet to select a Chair, fmalize its course of action and recommend the same to Council for approval by June 22nd, 1992; and 4. THAT all individuals who responded to the advertisement be thanked for their interest in this matter. . "CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 3 - May 25, 1992 Councillor Dreslinski presented, on behalf of Council, the Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence to Andrew Gryg, Horticulturalist, Community Services Department, in recognition of the work that he has accomplished in the Sidney B. Rutherford Woods Walk Park. Mr. Alan McKay, 1787 Concession Road 10, R.R. #2, Blackstock, LOB lBO, addressed Council in opposition to the compost site which is proposed to be located in Lots 31 and 32, Concession 10, former Township of Darlington. He stated that, according to a press interview with the proponent of the site, substances such as food, backyard waste, paper, construction demolition debris, restaurant waste and chicken manure, will be transported to the facility. Mr. McKay stated that roads in the area are not suitable for the truck traffic which will be associated with this site, and upgrading the roads will be a very costly undertsking. He questioned who will pay for the necessary construction. He also raised concerns as they relate to trees being cleared from the site, vehicular safety, environmental concerns in relation to the various creeks in the area and farmers' water supply, odours, vermin, flies, sensitivity of the area, noise, detention ponds and ditches, absorption of leachate into the soil and metsls seeping into the earth beyond allowable limits set by the Ministry of the Environment. Mr. McKay emphasized that the Ministry of the Environment had denied this site previously for a landfill site because of the sensitivity of the area Mayor Hamre emphasized to the delegation that the application submitted for the proposed compost site is only for backyard wastes. Questions were asked of the delegation from Council Members. Mrs. Caryn Darcy, Director of the Newcastle Family Resource Centre, together with Mrs. Corrine Allin, President of Newcastle Family Connection, presented to Council an activity update on the Newcastle Family Resource Centre. Mrs. Darcy indicated that the Centre is more than a building, it is a vision and a hope for the community and its people. It identifies family in its entirety and will strive to offer an environment to the community which is responsive to family needs and support. Newcastle Family Connections initial programs are a toy-lending library, a family interaction centre, a youth group and family education/workshops. These programs will develop as resources become available. Questions were asked of the delegates by the Members of Council. Mrs. Helen MacDonald, R.R. #1, Newtonville, LOA lJO, invited all Members of Council to attend the Environment Fair which is being held at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex on May 31, 1992, from 11:00 am. until 5:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Town of Newcastle, Environment Canada, SAGA, No Ganaraska Dump Committee, Committee of Clarke Constituents and the Newcastle Port Granby Environment Committee. She indicated that the fair will be of interest to all individuals who are looking for alternative lifestyle products. Mr. Ian Bathe, 95-95 Crawforth Street, Whitby, LIN 7L3, advised the Clerk's Department earlier in the day that he would not be appearing as a delegation. . . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS - 4- May 25, 1992 Mr. William Clarke, Victoria Park Farm, R.R. #3, Port Hope, LlA 3V7, addressed Council seeking support for the restoration of the war memorial located in N ewtonville. He indicated that the memorial was erected in memory of Captain William Milligan who fell in World War II. The stone was restored in 1979 but the memorial now requires a facelift and proper landscaping. The cost of the project is approximately $4,000. Mr. Clarke indicated that Branch 178 of the Legion has donated $1,000 and requested a grant from the Town of Newcastle in the amount of $2,000 to help offset costs. Mr. Clarke is hopeful that local residents will donate the remainder of the required funds. Mr. Hannu Halminen, 1748 Baseline Road West, Courtice, LIE 2Tl, thanked Council for the recommendation that he be appointed as liaison to the Technical Advisory Committee for the Courtice Community Facility, representing the Community Centre Fundraising Committee. He indicated that the Committee wishes to assist and co-operate with the Town in any way they can in this matter. Ms. Fern Sargent, Fish & Hunt Club, R.R. #2, Orono, LOB IMO, advised the Clerk's Department earlier in the day that she would not be appearing as a delegation. Resolution #C-349-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. IlCARRIEDll The meeting reconvened at 8:47 p.m. Resolution #C-350-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 2, I - 3 and I - 5. IICARRIED" 1- 1 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regions! Clerk - By-law to Levy Against Area Municipalities all Sums Required During the Year 1992 for the Purposes of the Regional Municipality of Durham; I - 4 Minutes of a meeting of the Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development held on April 23, 1992; 1- 6 Correspondence received from Nancy Scott, Executive Director, Big Brothers of Newcastle - 1992 Grant Request Submitted to the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board; . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 Traffic Signals Prestonvale Road Highway #2 T07.428.GE 1-3 1992 Solid Waste Management Budgets CI0.177.F1. 1- 5 Bowmanville Museum Minutes R03.3880.BO. D - 1 St. John Week F11.236.GE. - 5 . May 25, 1992 1- 7 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk- Application to Amend the Durham Regional Officisl Plan (1976) to Permit a Country Residential Subdivision Consisting of Twenty-One (21) Lots and a Commercial Block, Town of Newcastle; 1- 8 Correspondence received from Jennifer Bowman, R.R. #1, Enniskillen, LOB IHO - Resignation from L.AC.A.C. Resolution #C-351-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated May 1, 1992, from C.W. Lundy, Regions! Clerk, Regions! Municipality of Durham, regarding the Installation of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Prestonvale Road and Highway #2, Courtice, be received for information. 'CARRIED" Resolution #C-352-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated May 5, 1992, from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regions! Municipality of Durham, regarding 1992 Solid Waste Management Current and Capital Budgets, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-353.92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board meeting held on April 8, 1992, be received for information. ltCARRIEDII Resolution #C-354-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 4, 1992, from Ralph Kimmerly, Chairman, St. John Ambulance, requesting proclamation of St. John Week, be received; THAT the week of June 6 - 14, 1992 be proclaimed "St. John Week" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town Policy; . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 2 Street Party Bowmanville M02.3862.GE. D - 3 Project Committee Courtice R05. D - 4 Highway 407 T05.420.HW. - 6- May 25, 1992 THAT St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade be granted permission to fly the St. John Flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre during St. John Week; and THAT Ralph Kimmerly be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #G-355-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor DresIinaki THAT the correspondence dated May 12, 1992, from Cindy Persico, requesting permission to hold a street party on Saturday, June 13, 1992, be received; THAT permission be granted for the street party provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Cindy Persico be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #G-356-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated May 11, 1992, from Beverley Grose, Temporary Chairman, Community Centre Fundraising Committee, requesting membership and participation on the Town of Newcastle Technical Advisory Committee, be received; THAT the delegation of Mr. Hannu Halmioen with respect to this matter be acknowledged with appreciation; and THAT Hannu Halmioen and Beverley Grose be advised that Council has appointed Mr. Halmioen as a Non-Voting Member on the Technical Advisory Committee. lICARRIED" Resolution #C-357-93 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated May 13, 1992, from Mr. Cliff Lumley, Ministry of Transportstion, regarding Highway 407 Route Planning and Environmental Assessment Study be received; THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to explore more innovative transportation and transit strategies within the Town of Newcastle with a greater emphasis and priority on public transit; . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 5 City of Vaughan Resolution C10.173.AD. D - 6 Hire a Student Day M02.3862.GE. D - 7 Jessie Marie Uoyd Estate Di6. - 7- May 25, 1992 THAT, upon receipt of such information, Council review the information in the context of the Town's Officisl Plan and Economic Development Strategy; and THAT a copy of this resolution and Mr. Lumley's letter be forwarded (by facsimile) to the Region of Durham. nCARRIEDII Resolution #C-358-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 13, 1992, from John D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, with respect to a resolution passed by the Council of the City of Vaughan regarding Property Tax Assessment & Designated Heritage Buildings, be received for information. "CARRIED' Resolution #C-359-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 15, 1992, from Petrina Knight, Student Placement Officer, Canada Employment Centre for Students, regarding Hire a Student Day, be received; THAT permission be granted for the Canada Employment Centre for Students to fly the Hire a Student Flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre on June 26, 1992; and THAT Petrina Knight be advised of Council's decision. t'CARRIED" Resolution #C-360-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 13, 1992, from J.A. Yanch, Parkhill & Yanch, regarding title to Part of Lot 31, Concession 8, former Township of Darlington, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Town's Solicitor for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT J.A. Yanch be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 8- May 25, 1992 D - 8 Resolution #C-361-92 Parades Durham Central Fair M02.3862.GE. D - 9 Memorial Hospital Appointment CI2.129.BO. REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report May 19, 1992 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 15, 1992, from Joyce Boudreau, Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Central Agricultural Society, requesting permission to hold two Fair Parades, be received; THAT permission be granted to the Durham Central Agricultural Society to hold their parades on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 1992, provided they apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Joyce Boudreau be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDt' Resolution #C-362-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated May 12, 1992, from R.E. Elston, President and Secretsry, Board of Directors, Memorial Hospital - Bowmanville, requesting the Town of Newcastle's appointee to the Board of Directors, be received; THAT Mrs. Carol Noble of the Village of Newcastle be appointed as the Town of Newcastle's representative on the Board of Directors, Memorial Hospital - Bowmanville; and THAT Mr. Elston and Mrs. Noble be advised of Council's decision. llCARRIED" Resolution #C-363-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 19, 1992, be approved with the exception of Item #13. "CARRIED!' . . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #13 Rezoning Bryan MacLean DI4.DEV.90.107 Report #2 SCCSC Minutes C06.1239.SE - 9- May 25, 1992 Resolution #C-364-92 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-123-92 be referred back to staff to examine alternatives available which will allow Mr. Bryan MacLean to use the existing garage situated on his property for a maximum of six months, which will allow him a reasonable amount of time to relocate and that all by-law prosecutions be waived during this timeframe; and THAT a report be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee, FORTHWITH. "CARRIEDtl Resolution #C-365-92 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the Senior Citizens Centre Steering Committee Minutes of May 15, 1992, be received for information. UNFINISHED BUSINESS I'CARRlED" Community Liaison Group Appointments Bowmanville BIA Name Change D18.3811.BO Councillor Scott advised Members of Council that the interviewing process for the appointments to the Community Liaison Group is still in progress. To date, ten applicants have been interviewed. Resolution #C-366-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the verbal report of Councillor Scott, pertaining to the appointments to the Town of Newcastle Community Liaison Group, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-367-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated May 19, 1992, from the Town's Solicitor regarding the request of the Board of Management for the Bowmanville Central Business District Improvement Area, be received and forwarded to the Bowmanville RI.A; . . . . Council Minutes -10- May 25, 1992 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS THAT the request of Mr. Garth Gilpin contained in his correspondence dated April 24, 1992, be referred to the Bowmanville RI.A in order to canvass the membership regarding the proposed name change; and THAT all costs in this matter be charged to the Bowmanville RIA "CARRIED" Resolution #G-368-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Mr. Alan McKay be acknowledged. ItCARRIEDlI Resolution #C-369-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslioski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the delegation of Caryn Darcy and Corrine Allin, Newcastle Family Resource Centre, be acknowledged with appreciation. 'CARRIED" Resolution #C-370-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Helen MacDonald be acknowledged with appreciation and Council's best wishes for a successful Environment Fair. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-371-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the delegation of Mr. William Clarke be acknowledged and his comments referred to the Director of Community Services and the Treasurer for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. lICARRIED" Resolution #C-372-92 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: . . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 11 - May 25, 1992 92-130 being a by-law to adopt Amendment Number 50 to the Officisl Plan of the Town of Newcastle (Westlake Estates); 92-131 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Westlake Estates) ; 92-132 being a by-law to authorize the release of an Agreement with Penwest Development Corporation Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for the development of Plan of Subdivision 10M-S16 and S04; 92-133 being a by-law to authorize the release of an Agreement with Claret Investments Limited and Rexgate Holdings Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for the development of Plan of Subdivision 10M-7S3; 92-134 being a by-law to authorize the release of an Agreement with Claret Investments Limited and Rexgate Holdings Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for the development of Plan of Subdivision 10M-790, 792, 805, S06 and S07; 92-135 being a by-law to authorize the release of an Agreement with Veltri and Sons Corporation and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for the development of Plan of Subdivision 10M-79S; 92-136 being a by-law to authorize the release of an Agreement with H. Kassinger Construction Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for the development of Plan of Subdivision 10M-809; 92-137 being a by-law to authorize the release of an Agreement with United Counties Holdings, Veltri and Son Limited, Lesron Enterprises Limited and Susan Ann Swartz and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for the development of Plan of Subdivision 18T-75362 (10M-S02); 92-13S being a by-law to amend the street map and street name inventory for roads in the Town of Newcastle; 92-139 being a by-law to establish the retention periods for certain documents and records of the Town of Newcastle; 92-140 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 1992; 92-141 being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year for the School Boards and Regional Government purposes and to strike the rates of taxation for the year 1992; . . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regions! Update - 12 - May 25, 1992 92-142 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Goodyear Canada); 92-143 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (IJoyd Stephenson); 92-144 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Maxi Drugs); 92-145 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Henry). "CARRIED" Resolution #G-373-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the second reading of By-laws 92-130 to 92-145 inclusive, be approved. nCARRIEDIl Resolution #C-374-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 92-130 to 92-145 inclnsive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Dreslinski advised Council that the Health Unit has recently relocated to its new facility at 200 King Street East and she stressed to Council that the building is handicapped accessible. Councillor Hannah advised Members of Council that the Region now has a new facility for the storage of sludge. Mayor Hamre advised Members of Council that at the Planning Committee meeting, the Committee viewed a fJlm on N eo Traditional Design and, because this issue is in fact a local municipality issue, she has arranged for the fJlm to be shown to the Members of Town of Newcastle Council. . . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS CommitteelBoards Update CONFIRMING BY-LAW - 13 - May 25, 1992 Councillor Dreslinski advised Members of Council that the Newcastle RI.A have three new businesses opening in the month of June. Also, the RI.A purchased 21 Canadian Flags which are now flying on the main street. The Orono B.I.A has tw& new^Rusinesses opening in the month of June. t'cc.,- (D Councillor Hannah advised that he attended a Conservation Authority Tour of all areas under the Authority's jurisdiction and stressed Long Sault, which is located in the Town of Newcastle, is the best ski area within the Authority's boundaries. Councillor Novak reminded Council of the Courtice Carnival and Flea Market to be held June 6, 1992 from 10:00 am. until 3:00 p.m. at the Courtice High School. Councillor O'Toole advised Council that a meeting has been held with the Lions Centre Board of Management to determine the uses of the grant money which they request from the Town. He indicated that the Lions Centre supports many groups throughout the Town. He also advised that the Library Board wishes to be involved with the Technical Advisory Committee for the Courtice Community Centre. Resolution #C-375-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 92-146, being a by-law to confll"m the proceedings of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 25th day of May 1992, and that the said by-law be now read a fll"st time. IICARRIED" Resolution #C-376-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the second reading of By-law 92-146 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-377-92 Moved by Councillor HRnnRh, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT third and fInal reading of By-law 92-146 be approved. I'CARRIED11 . . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-378-92 - 14- May 25, 1992 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:25 p.m. lICARRIED" '/!;Aj(~~4%t.d " MAYOR CLERK