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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
. Council Minutes June 22, 1992
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, June 22, 1992, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A Dreslinski
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor K Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor D. Scott
Absent: Councillor J. O'Toole (Due to Illness)
Also Present: Chief Aclmini.trative Officer, L. Kotseff
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Manager of Strategic Planning, D. Crome
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Public Works, W. Evans
Treasurer, M. Marano
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
. PRAYERS Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-423-92
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 8, 1992, be
approved.
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PRESENTATION
Mayor Hamre presented to Marie Knight, Deputy Clerk, the Certified
Municipal Manager's Certificate and extended congratulations on behalf of
Members of Council.
DELEGATIONS
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David Wing, Chairman, Name Change Committee, 79 Church Street,
Bowmanville, LlC IS9, circulated a letter dated June 22, 1992, outlining the
plan of action formulated by the Committee. He stated that Phase I of the
process is already in action and it is designed to provide the public with
information about the upcoming name change process. Phase 2 will involve
the task of gathering suggestions from Newcastle residents regarding a
suitable replacement name. Every household will be mailed a letter
outlining the upcoming process and requesting involvement from the citizens.
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DELEGATIONS
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June 22, 1992
Following the closing date of July 31st, the Committee will review the names
suggested by the residents and determine a short list. The final names will
be presented to the public through local medis and newspaper ads by
August 19. Phase 3 will involve Committee Members travelling to 8 to 12
central locations where the public will be invited to state their preference on
the names which have been shortlisted. This phase will be completed by
September 30. The 4th and final phase of the process will be the tssk of
determining the preferences and coming to a decision on one name to
recommend to Council on October 19, 1992. Mr. Wing requested, on behalf
of the Committee, a budget allocation of $7,450 to cover the costs of printing,
mailing, advertising in the newspapers and rental fees for halls for meetings.
Larry Defosse was called but was not present.
Helen MacDons!d, R.R. #1, Newtonville, LOA lJO, gave a slide presentation
on the Town's Second Annual Environment Fair and thanked Members of
Council and Members of Staff for their co-operation and support which
contributed to the success of this event. She indicated that various local
groups Le., Committee of Clarke Constituents, No Ganaraska Dump
Committee, SAGA, Port Granby-Newcastle Environment Committee,
Heritage Committee and various local businesses had participated and made
this event a success. She advised that, due to a commitment to her studies
at Trent University, she will not be able to co-ordinate Newcastle's Third
Environment Fair and is looking for a successor.
Resolution #G-424-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the order of the Agenda be altered to allow for consideration of items
listed under "U nfmished Business" at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #G-425-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the delegation of Mr. David Wing, Chairman, Name Change
Committee, be acknowledged and received with appreciation;
THAT the request for a grant to the Name Change Committee in the
amount of $7,450, as itemized in Mr. Wing's letter dated June 22, 1992, be
approved and the Treasurer be requested to effect the approval of this grant;
and
THAT Mr. David Wing be advised of Council's decision.
'CARRIED'
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DELEGATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
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June 22, 1992
Resolution #C-426-92
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegation of Helen MacDonald, pertaining to the Second Annual
Environment Fair, be received with thanks and appreciation; and
THAT Helen MacDonald be advised of Council's decision.
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Resolution #G-427-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception of Items I - 1, I - 2, I - 6, I - 11 and I - 12.
'CARRIED"
I - 3 Minutes of a meeting of the Loca1 Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee held on May 19, 1992;
I - 4 Correspondence received from Carol Smitton, Committee Secretary,
Region of Durham - Application for Composting Facility -
Mr. Ambrose;
I - 5 Correspondence received from Margaret Attwood, Ontario Chapter
Director, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada - Letter of
Thanks;
I - 7 Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle BIA held on May 14, 1992;
1- 8 News Release received from the Ministry of the Environment -
Environment Ontario Report Sets Out Ways to Monitor Waste
Reduction Targets;
I - 9 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on
May 4, 1992;
I - 10 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on
May 13, 1992;
I - 13 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regions! Clerk, Region of
Durham - Board of Directors - Regional Council Appointee -
Memorial Hospital - Bowmanville;
I - 14 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regions! Clerk, Region of
Durham - Provision of Full GO Rail Service to the Town of
Bowmanville.
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COMMUNICATIONS
1- 1
OMB Decision
Appeal of By-law
89-S and OP A
No. 241
D14.DEV.S7.096
1-2
Traffic Signals
Prestonvale Road
T07.42S.GE
1-6
Bowmanville
Museum Board
Contract
R03.38S0.BO
1-11
Building
Administration
Fund
Fl1.236.GE
1-12
New Measures
Parking Infractions
M06.3866.GE
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June 22, 1992
Resolution #C-42S-92
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board Order No. 0 910131 dated June 2, 1992
be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-429-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the correspondence dated June 1, 1992, from Peter Dorton, Traffic
Analyst, Ministry of Transportation, pertaining to traffic signals at Highway
2 and Prestonvale Road, be received for information.
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Resolution #C-430-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated June 12, 1992, from Ellen Logan,
Secretary-Treasurer, Bowmanville Museum, be received and referred to the
Chief Administrative Officer for preparation of a joint report with the
Treasurer and the Town Solicitor, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-431-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated May 21, 1992, from Judith Robertson,
Acting Director, Ministry of Housing, pertaining to a Building Administration
Fund be received for information.
t1CARRIED"
Resolution #C-432-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated May 27, 1992, from the Ministry of the
Attorney General, pertaining to New Measures for Provincisl Offences Act -
Parking Infractions, be forwarded to the By-law Enforcement Division for
their information.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 1
Air Transportation
Oshawa Airport
C10.184.TR
D-2
Social Planning
Council Request
Financisl Grant
Fl1.236.GE
D - 3
Big Brother
Month
M02.3862.GE
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June 22, 1992
Resolution #C-433-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated May 12, 1992, from Brian Suter, Deputy
City Clerk, City of Oshawa, with respect to a resolution passed by the
Council of the City of Oshawa on May 8, 1992, pertaining to Air
Transportation Services at Oshawa Municipal AirPort, be endorsed; and
THAT Brian Suter be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #C-434-92
Moved by Councillor DresJinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated June 2, 1992, from Maureen
W ooding- Thornhill, President, Social Planning Council, requesting f1nancisl
assistance, be received;
THAT a one-time donation in the amount of $500.00 be approved from the
Town of Newcastle's Contingency Fund; and
THAT Maureen Wooding-Thornhill be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #G-435-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated June 4, 1992, from Nancy Scott, Executive
Director, Big Brothers Association of Newcastle, requesting proclamation of
Big Brother Month, be received;
THAT the month of September 1992 be proclaimed "Big Brother Month" in
the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town Policy;
THAT permission be granted to Big Brothers Association of Newcastle to fly
their flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre during Big Brother Month;
and
THAT Nancy Scott be advised of Council's decision.
ftCARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 4
Biomedical Waste
Management in
Ontario
M06.3866.GE
D - 5
Prestonvale Road
Traffic Lights
T07.3893.GE
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1
G.PA Report
June 15, 1992
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June 22, 1992
Resolution #C-436-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated June 3, 1992, from Ruth Grier, Minister of
the Environment and Frances Lankin, Minister of Health, requesting
Council's comments on the document "A Strategy for the Management of
Biomedical Waste in Ontario", be received; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and
Development for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the
General Purpose and Administration Committee.
"CARRIED't
Resolution #C-437-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated June 3, 1992, from Gord Mills, MPP,
Durham East, requesting Council's comments regarding the installation of
traffic signsls at the intersection of Prestonvale Road and Highway 2,
Courtice, be received;
THAT Mr. Mills be advised that the following resolution was passed by the
Council of the Town of Newcastle on April 13, 1992 and subsequently
endorsed by the Regions! Municipality of Durham:
'WHEREAS, in view of the increasing number of traffic accidents,
the Council of the Town of Newcastle requests the Ministry of
Transportation of Ontario, to expedite the installation of traffic
signals at the intersection of Prestonvale Road and Highway 2 in
Courtice;
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regions!
Municipality of Durham for endorsation"; and
THAT a copy of Mr. Dorton's letter (l - 2) be forwarded to Gord Mills.
"CARRIEDlt
Resolution #G-438-92
Moved by Councillor DresJinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
June 15, 1992, be approved with the exception of Items #3, #4 and #9.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Item #3
Rezoning - Lions
Club
D14.DEV.92.022
Item #4
Decisions Of
Committee of
Adjustment
D13.3807.MO
Item #9
Employee Purchase
Plan . Computers
A03.021.GE
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June 22, 1992
Resolution #C-439-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-I44-92 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by The Lions Club of
Bowmanville, be referred hack to staff for further processing and the
preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments;
THAT the correspondence from Mr. A Tielemans be referred to the Director
of Planning and Development to be reviewed in conjunction with the Lions
Club of Bowmanville application; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-I44-92 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
'CARRIED'
Resolution #C-440-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PD-145-92 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment
made at its meeting of May 28, 1992, except for the Application made by
J. Kristl, File No. A92/022 to be tabled to allow time for review of the
Regional Policy and the Town's Policy pertaining to this application; and
THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to
defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of an
appeal in accordance with recommendation 2 above.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-441-92
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report TR-54-92 be received;
THAT the proposal to continue the employee purchase program for
microcomputer equipment for an estimated amount of $50,000 - $60,000 for
1992, be approved;
THAT the funds required be drawn from the working Funds Reserve
Account (22900-00001-0000) for the current year to be repaid by
December 31, 1994 through an employee payroll deduction program during
the current term of Council;
THAT the procedures set out in Purchasing By-law 83-96, Section 5,
Paragraph 6, be waived for this particular transaction; and
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REPORTS
Report #2
Newcastle Salvage
E07.251.GE
Report #3
Fireworks By-law
P01.1324.FE
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June 22, 1992
THAT Complete Computer Consulting Incorporated be awarded the contract
to supply microcomputer equipment and service for the employee purchase
program as outlined in Report TR-54-92.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-442-92
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the foregoing Resolution #G-441-92 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
'and, THAT Library Board Staff be included in the proposal.'
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-441-92 was then put to a vote and CARRIED
AS AMENDED.
Resolution #C-443-92
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinaki
THAT Report PD-154-92 be received;
THAT the Region of Durham and the Ministry of the Environment be
advised that the Town of Newcastle does not consider a hearing by the
Environmental Assessment Board necessary for Newcastle Salvage for an
application for a Waste Disposal Site (processing) located at 3753 Metcalf
Street, Part Lot 23, Concession 1, former Township of Clarke in the Town of
Newcastle; and
THAT a copy of Report PD-154-92 be forwarded to the Region of Durham
Planning Department and the Ministry of the Environment.
!'CARRIED"
Resolution #C-444-92
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CD-19-92 be received;
THAT the by-law to repeal By-law 89-108, a by-law to regulste the setting
off of fireworks and the sale of fireworks (Attsched to Report CD-19-92
as Schedule A) be forwarded to Council for passage; and
THAT Fern Sargent be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #4
SCCDNGS Minutes
June 12, 1992
C06.1334.DA
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June 22, 1992
Resolution #C-445-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the minutes of a meeting of the Special Committee of Council on the
Darlington Nuclear Generating Station held on June 12, 1992, be received
for information.
'CARRIED"
Resolution #G-446-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report pertaining to Land Matters be referred
to the end of the Agenda to be considered "In Camera."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
"CARRIEDI1
Nominations Ontario
Advisory Council on
Womens' Iasues
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-447-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle nominate
the following women to become Members of the Ontario Advisory Council on
Womens' Iasues:
Marie Hubbard
Laura J. Richards
Katherine Ann Blake
Mary Novak
Rebecca Brehme
Julia Holt
THAT the Minister Responsible for Womens' Issues, the Minister of
Community and Social Services and all Nominees be advised of Council's
decision.
'CARRIED'
Resolution #C-448-92
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:
92-151 being a by-law to set the guidelines for reimbursement of expenses to
the Mayor and Members of Council;
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BY-LAWS
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June 22, 1992
92-152 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive By-law
for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Hynes/Klawitter);
92-153 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Foster Creek
Developments);
92-154 being a by-law to amend By-law 88-102, as amended by By-law
91-40, a by-law to authorize the entering into of an agreement
between ECNG Inc.;
92-155 being a by-law to amend By-law 83-57, as amended, and to amend
By-law 83-32 (a by-law to regulate the temporary closure or
occupancy of highways in the Town of Newcastle);
92-156 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, a by-law to regulate traffic on
Highways, municipal and private property in the Town of Newcastle;
92-157 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, a by-law to regulate traffic on
highways, municipal and private property in the Town of Newcastle;
92-158 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a pipe crossing
agreement between CRnRiliRn Pacific Railway and the Corporation of
the Town of Newcastle for the construction and future maintenance
of a proposed storm sewer at Mileage 165.32, Plan 18T-88046;
92-159 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Town of
Newcastle as public highways in the Town of Newcastle (Tanglewood
Court);
92-160 being a by-law to regulate the setting off of fll'eworks and the sale of
fll'eworks and to repeal By-laws 89-108, 67-12 and 2386;
92-161 being a by-law to amend By-law 92-119, a by-law to designate a
certain portion of registered plan 40M -1693 as not being sul:!iect to
Part Lot Control.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #C-449-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the second reading of By-laws 92-151 to 92-161 inclusive, be approved.
'CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
Accessory
Apartments
Regions! Update
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June 22, 1992
Resolution #C-450-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fmal reading of By-laws 92-151 to 92-161 inclusive,
be approved.
'CARRIED"
Resolution #C-451-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle is in the process of adopting revised
policies on housing and considering an amendment to the Zoning By-law
which will address accessory apartments;
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has released draft legislation permitting
accessory apartments and garden suites;
WHEREAS the Ministry of Housing is proposing amendments to the Ontario
Buildine: Code to address safety issues related to accessory apartments;
WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle Zoning By-law does not permit accessory
apartments; and
WHEREAS due to the fact that the aforesaid proposed policy and legislative
changes may supersede the zoning by-law:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE:
THAT the Town of Newcastle deems it advisable to suspend the enforcement
of the zoning by-law as it applies to accessory apartments.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Dreslinski informed Members of Council that a presentation on
rabies at Orono Cat World was held by the Health and Social Services. She
found it most interesting that research indicated that a rabid animal had
been handled by 22 people, mostly by adults. This would indicate that
children are more aware of the fact that strange animals should not be
handled.
Mayor Hamre advised Council that the Commissioner of Planning actively
participates in various Provincial Committees and proves to be a
knowledgeable and informed liaison to the Regions! Municipality of Durham.
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BY-LAWS
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June 22, 1992
Councillor Dreslinski was pleased to announce that the Newcastle and Orono
B.I.A.'s will be holding a joint "Canada 125' Celebration on July 1 which will
include the holding of a breakfast in Newcastle, lunch in Orono and a
barbeque in Newtonville. She invited all Members of Council to participate
as this should be a fun day.
Councillor Novak advised that the Kawartha Conservation Authority will be
building new headqusrters.
Councillor Scott informed Members of Council of a meeting held by the
Clarke Museum Board at the Orono Armouries, where a huge inventory of
vintage items and archives are being presently being stored. Concern was
expressed by the Board Members on the condition of some of these items.
Resolution #C-452-92
Moved by Councillor Dres1inski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole.
'CARRIED"
Resolution #C-453-92
Moved by Councillor Dres1inski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting be 'In Camera" to discuss Land Matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #G-454-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor HRnnRh
THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Novak
Councillor O'Toole
Resolution #C-455-92
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:
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June 22, 1992
BY-LAWS
92-162 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between
the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and Manufacturers Life
Insurance Company, for the purchase of certain lands required for
the widening and upgrading of King Street (Highway No.2) in the
Town of Newcastle;
92-163 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between
the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and Savannah Land
Corporation, for the purchase of certain lands required for the
widening and upgrading of King Street (Highway No.2) in the Town
of Newcastle.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #C-456-92
Moved by Councillor HRnnRh, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the second reading of By-laws 92-162 and 92-163 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-457-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fmal reading of By-laws 92-162 and 92-163 be approved.
"CARRIED'
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #G-458-92
Moved by Councillor HRnnRh, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 92-164, being a by-law to
conf1l'lll the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this
meeting held on the 22nd day of June 1992, and that the said by-law be
now read a fll'st time.
'CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #G-459-92
Moved by Councillor HRnnRh, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the second reading of By-law 92-164 be approved
'CARRIED'
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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June 22, 1992
Resolution #C-460-92
Moved by Councillor HRnnRh, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fInal reading of By-law 92-164 be approved.
'CARRIED"
Resolution #G-461-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:25 p.rn.
"CARRIED"
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