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Council Minutes
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
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MINUTES
PRESENTATION
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
February 13, 1995
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, February 13, 1995, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. O'Toole
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor D. Scott
Chief Administrative Officer, W. H. Stockwell
Director of Public Works, W. Evans
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Deputy Fire Chief, W. Hesson
Treasurer,~. ~arano
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
Resolution #C-84-95
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 30, 1995, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Don Dautovich, Manager, Canadian Fusion Fuels, Technology Project, 2700
Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga, introduced Mr. Bob James, who circulated a
handout entitled ''The Next Step in International Fusion Energy Development"
and made a slide presentation, the subject of which was to discuss an opportunity
for Canada to act as host to an international project which represents the next
step in the development of fusion as a future world energy source. He advised
that the project would also involve the U.S.A, Europe, Japan and the Russian
Federation. The slide presentation included the following criteria:
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PRESENTATION
DELEGATIONS
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February 13, 1995
What is the next step in the fusion development project? The Fusion
Siting Evaluation Task Group (FSETG) is evaluating Canada's
opportunity to host this project;
Fusion Siting Evaluation Task Group and Board Membership established
to assess opportunity;
Objectives and Strategy;
The attractiveness of fusion as a future energy option - perspective;
Fusion shows good promise for the future;
Comparison of centralized options on the basis of 1000 MW plant;
Fission is an attractive energy option;
Safety;
Conclusion on fusion as an energy source;
Economic impact - Provinces - Canada;
Benefits;
What have we accomplished so far?; and
Next steps include seeking support from Regional Government and other
various agencies.
Mr. Dautovich concluded by stating that the International Thermonuclear
Experimental Reactor (ITER) Development Project will result in thousands of
jobs and billions of expenditures and a host region; Canadian industry will
benefit from business and technology; Canadian Government tax revenues far
exceed its contribution; and the project is safe and poses no risk to the
environment.
Suzanne Elston, 1604 Bloor Street, Courtice, LIE 2S3, advised that she is a
resident of the Courtice area and is deeply disturbed with how she learned about
the ITER Project. In her estimation, it was not appropriate for the Regional and
Local Councils to hold an in camera meeting to discuss the project. She noted
that the International Fusion Energy Development Project appears to have been
endorsed before the public was even made aware of it. She feels that there has to
be a better, more sustainable way to boost the economy and, if this project was
allowed in our municipality, 30 years later we would be left with a huge
radioactive building and a falsely inflated economy. She feels that the danger of
tritium has been downplayed and that the project is not an energy producer, it is
an energy user. She requested that members of the Committee not support this
project because it is not a Canadian technology, it is an international technology
to be shared by a select few. She concluded by expressing a concern that the
evaluation process will be led by proponents who are encouraging Fusion Energy
Development.
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DELEGATIONS
RECESS
COMMUNICATIONS
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February 13, 1995
Dave Martin, Box 2331, Oshawa, LIH 7V6, representing Durham Nuclear
Awareness, expressed special concern pertaining to the evaluation process of the
ITER Project. He noted that the presentation of the ITER Project did not
address the net benefit to the Province, was not clear of the costs to Ontario
Hydro and would be totally subsidized by tax dollars from Canada and other
countries. In his estimation, private industry would not touch this project 'with a
ten foot pole." He articulated concerns with the dangers associated with the use
of tritium and lithium. He requested clarification on how the evaluation process
will proceed and on the amount of public involvement.
Pat Street, Chairperson on behalf of the Clarington Youth Committee, referred to
her Committee's correspondence dated February 8, 1995 and Youth Activity
Centre Feasibility Study - Terms of Reference listed as Item I - 4 of the Council
Agenda. She advised that the Committee which consists of 10 committed
members of various sectors in the municipality, was formed in February 1993 and,
since that time, various youths ranging in age from 13 to 17 years have taken part
in various activities planned by the committee. She stated that these are difficult
times for all and our community is ever-changing, but we should adapt in a
positive and proactive manner. She introduced Dianna Heald, Committee
Member, who stated that she hopes to have the study ready for presentation to
Council in the fall. She requested Council's support and help to finance the
Feasibility Study.
Resolution #C-85-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
Resolution #C-86-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the
exception of Items I-I, I - 2, I - 3, I - 4, I - 5, I - 12 and I - 13.
"CARRIED"
I - 6
Minutes of meetings of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
held on December 13 and December 20, 1994;
I - 7 Correspondence received from AL. Georgieff, Commissioner of
Planning, Regional Municipality of Durham - Referral of a Private
Amendment to the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle and
the Related Plan of Subdivision to the Ontario Municipal Board;
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COMMUNICATIONS
I-I
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February 13, 1995
I - 8 Correspondence received from P. Davies, Regional General Manager,
Consumers Gas - 1994 Annual Report of the Consumers Gas Company
Ltd.;
I - 9 Clarington Museums - Annual Review of Museum Operations, Clarke
Museum & Archives;
I - 10 Correspondence received from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and
Correctional Services - Emergency Training for Ontario;
I - 11 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on
January 18, 1995;
I - 14 Correspondence received from Richard Gilbert, Consultant in Urban
Issues - Waste Management Methods;
I - 15 Correspondence received from R.c. Sudds, Superintendent of Business,
The Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education - 1995 Budget
Meeting Dates;
I - 16 Correspondence addressed to E.S. Cuddie, Clerk-Administrator,
Township of Scugog from c.w. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Fee for Supplementary Assessments; and
I - 17 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Quarterly Report of the Commissioner's
Actions on Delegated Responsibility for Area Municipal Official Plans
and Amendments (September 1 to December 31, 1994).
Resolution #C-87-95
Region of Durham Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
Economic Development
Strategy THAT the correspondence dated January 30, 1995, from C.W. Lundy, Regional
D02.GE Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, pertaining to the Region of Durham
Economic Development Strategy - Status Report, be received for information.
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Advance Signal
Phasing - Regional
Road 14 and
Concession Street
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"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-88-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated January 30, 1995, from C.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, pertaining to Request for Advance
Signal Phasing at Regional Road 14 and King Street and Traffic Conditions at
Regional Road 14 and Concession Street, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
I - 3
Oak Ridges
Moraine Trail
D03.0A
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Clarington
Youth Committee
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February 13, 1995
Resolution #C-89-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated January 17, 1995, from Ian Deslauriers,
Manager, Planning & Development, the Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, pertaining to the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail, be received
for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-90-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-89-95 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"and the correspondence referred to the Director of Planning and
Development for a direct response and to ensure the attendance of a
member of planning staff.'
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-89-95 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-91-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated February 8, 1995, from the Clarington Youth
Committee, be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-92-95
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-91-95 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"and be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to co-ordinate; and
THAT the delegations be advised of Council's decision."
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
I - 5
Bill 163
LI1.GE
I - 12
Resolution re:
Automatic Sprinkler
Systems
ClO.AD
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Siting Task
Force (CLG)
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The foregoing Resolution #C-91-95 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-93-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated January 20, 1995, from Allan K. McLean,
M.P.P., Simcoe East, pertaining to Bill 163, The Planning and Municipal Statute
Law Amendment Act, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-94-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated January 23, 1995, from Hazel McCallion,
Mayor, City of Mississauga, pertaining to Automatic Sprinkler Systems, be
received for information.
"CARRIED II
Resolution #C-95-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence received from Dennis H. Wood, Chair, Siting Task
Force, pertaining to their Progress Report, be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-96-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-95-95 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"and that a copy be forwarded to the Municipality's Solicitor for his
information only."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-95-95 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D -1
Crossing Highway #2
Strathaven Lifecare
Centre
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Traffic on
Prestonvale Road
TOS.GE
D - 5
Proclamation of
Kidney Month
M02.GE
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February 13, 1995
Resolution #C-97-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence received from Jane Noble, Administrator, Strathaven
Lifecare Centre requesting the installation of traffic lights at the entrance to the
Bowmanville Mall and Galbraith Court, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review
and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee; and
THAT Jane Noble be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED II
Resolution #C-9S-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated January 25, 1995 from D. Robin Whitehead
regarding heavy traffic on Prestonvale Road, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review
and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee; and
THAT D. Robin Whitehead be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-99-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated January 26, 1995 from Diane Truyens, March
Drive Chair, The Kidney Foundation of Canada requesting proclamation of
Kidney Month, be received;
THAT the month of March be proclaimed "Kidney Month" in the Municipality of
Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT Diane Truyens be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-6
Proclamation of
Cancer Month
M02.GE
D - 8
Proclamation of
National Wildlife
Week
D- 2
Driftwood Theatre
Group Requesting
Financial Assistance
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February 13, 1995
Resolution #C-100-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated February 1, 1995 from Ernest R. Eves,
Treasurer, Canadian Cancer Society requesting proclamation of Cancer Month, be
received;
THAT the month of April be proclaimed "Cancer Month" in the Municipality of
Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT permission be granted for the Cancer Society to fly the Cancer Society
Flags in the Town Square, the village of Newcastle and in Courtice during Cancer
Month; and
THAT Ernest R. Eves be advised of Council's decision.
IICARRIEDII
Resolution #C-101-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated January 27, 1995 from Colin Maxwell, Executive
Vice-President, Canadian Wildlife Federation requesting proclamation of
"National Wildlife Week", be received;
THAT the week of April 9 to 15, 1995 be proclaimed "National Wildlife Week" in
the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal
policy; and
THAT Colin Maxwell be advised of Council's decision.
lICARRIEOI1
Resolution #C-102-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated January 30, 1995 from D. Jeremy Smith, Artistic
Director, The DriftWood Theatre Group, requesting financial assistance toward
the Theatre production A MidSummer Night's Dream, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the 1995 budget discussions; and
THAT D. Jeremy Smith be advised of Council's decision.
"MOTION LOST"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-3
Liberty Village
Residents Assoc.
Family Day
M02.GE
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February 13, 1995
Resolution #C-103-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated January 30, 1995, from D. J. Jeremy Smith,
Artistic Director, The DriftWood Theatre Group, requesting financial assistance
toward the Theatre production A Midsummer Night's Dream, be received;
THAT the request for financial assistance not be approved as the request did not
meet the Municipality's deadline for receipt of requests for grants;
THAT the request be made to the Economic Development office of the Regional
Municipality of Durham; and
THAT D. Jeremy Smith be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-104-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence from Viv I.B. Woolford II, President, Liberty Village
Residents Association requesting permission to hold a public community family
day on May 27, 1995 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., and a street
dance from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, be received;
THAT permission be granted for this request provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit; and
THAT Viv LB. Woolford II be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-105-95
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-104-95 be amended by adding the following
wording to the second paragraph after the word "permit":
"and contact the Community Services Department for a Park Permit."
"CARRIEDII
The foregoing Resolution #C-104-95 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-7
National Flag of
Canada Celebrations
M02.GE
D - 9
Liberty Village
Proposed Community
Centre
R05.GE
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
Bill 163
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February 13, 1995
Resolution #C-106-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated January 26, 1995, from Michel Dupuy, Minister
of Canadian Heritage, pertaining to the 30th Anniversary of the National Flag of
Canada, be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to hold a flag raising
ceremony and an invitation to the press for an official announcement.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C 107-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated February 6, 1995, from Viv Woolford, President,
Liberty Village Residents Association, pertaining to proposed future plans for
non-profit community centre in Liberty Village, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to
arrange a meeting with the residents;
THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Public Works
Department pertaining to the concerns on public transportation;
THAT a copy of the correspondence be provided to the Planning and
Development Department regarding planned shopping facilities in the northern
area; and
THAT Viv Woolford be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-lOS-95
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has proclaimed Bill 163, "Ontario's New
Planning System";
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington is in the final stages
of completing our Official Plan in compliance with Bill 163;
WHEREAS certain lands may result in being devalued or disadvantaged in order
for our Official Plan to comply with the Province's "must be consistent with"
requirements of Bill 163;
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NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
February 6, 1995
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February 13, 1995
WHEREAS Members of Council are aware of at least one incident where a
property is currently zoned M2 and is being rezoned to 'green space'. This
designation has rendered this 10 acres virtually without value. There are many
instances where agricultural property owners will be similarly disadvantaged. Our
agricultural community as well as the rights of private property owners need our
support;
AND WHEREAS Under Items for Direction, January 30,1995 (D - 1) from the
Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance (O.P.E.R.A.) Council raises
a number of serious concerns:
''This Bill requires elected municipal governments to 'rubber stamp'
the planning dictates of unelected provincial bureaucracies and transfers
to state control allowable use of private property without notice or capital
compensation to affected owners. n
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Planning
examine (Item D - 1 from the agenda of January 30, 1995), and report back to
the General Purpose and Administration Committee as soon as possible outlining
specific areas of conflict where present property owners would be disadvantaged
by the policies in Bill 163. Also the concerns raised by the O.P.E.R.A. regarding
Bill 163 are explained;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be directed to the Region of Durham,
Gord Mills, M.P.P., Durham East and The Honourable Ed Philip, Minister of
Municipal Affairs.
"MOTION LOST ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
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Absent
Councillor Novak
Councillor O'Toole
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Pingle
Councillor Scott
Resolution #C-109-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
February 6, 1995, be approved with the exception of Item #11.
nCARRIED"
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REPORTS
Item #11
Brownsdale
Community Centre
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update on the
Activities of the
Community Liaison
Group
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February 13, 1995
Resolution #C-110-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report CS-03-95 be tabled until such time as the Community Services
Department meets with members of the Brownsdale Community.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-I11-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-110-95 be amended by adding the following
wording thereto:
"to determine their interest in forming another board; and
THAT all outstanding accounts be paid."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-110-95 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-112-95
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated January 16, 1995, from John Veldhuis,
Chairman, Community Liaison Group, be tabled to allow the Chief
Administrative Officer to address the contents of the letter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-I13-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the presentation of Messrs. Don Dautovich, Manager, Canadian Fusion
Fuels and Bob James, be received with appreciation and they be thanked for their
informative presentation.
"CARRIED"
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February 13, 1995
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-114-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the delegation of Mrs. Suzanne Elston and Mr. Dave Martin, pertaining to
the ITER Project, be received with appreciation; and
THAT Suzanne Elston and Dave Martin be requested to submit their concerns in
writing.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-115-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 95-20, being a by-law to authorize
the release of an agreement with Foster Creek Development Ltd., and the
Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle, now the Municipality of
Clarington, for the development of Plan of Subdivision lOM-700, 810 and 811,
and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-116-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 95-20 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-117-95
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 95-21, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held
on the 13th day of February 1995, and that the said by-law be now read a first
and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-118-95
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 95-21 be approved.
tlCARRIEDlI
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ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #C-119-95
February 13, 1995
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:15 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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