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Council Minutes
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Absent:
Also Present:
MINUTES
PRESENTATION
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
March 6, 1995
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, March 6, 1995, at 10:30 a.m.
in the Council Chambers
Acting Mayor Hannah led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre (Attended at 1l:00 a.m.)
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor D. Scott
Councillor J. O'Toole
Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Public Works, W. Evans
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Deputy Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Clerk, P. Barrie
This meeting was re-scheduled from February 27, 1995 which had to be
cancelled because of inclement weather.
Acting Mayor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #C-120-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 13, 1995, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-121-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the presentation to Mr. Tom F. Rehder be deferred to the Council
meeting scheduled to be held March 27, 1995.
IICARRIEDIl
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DELEGATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
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March 6, 1995
Acting Mayor Hannah advised Council that the delegations would be attending
the Council meeting at approximately 11:00 a.m. and suggested that it would be
appropriate to continue on with the remainder of the agenda at this time.
Resolution #C-122-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
"CARRIED"
I - 1 A letter of thanks received from the Sth Bowmanville Guides;
I - 2 News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board -
Radiation Monitor for Pickering and Darlington Nuclear Generating
Stations;
1-3
Correspondence received from Paul C. Coleman, Customer Service
Manager, Rogers Cable T.V. Limited - Cable Packages;
1-4
Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on
February 7, 1995;
I - 5 Correspondence received from Joan L. Higginson, Chairman, Memorial
Hospital - Bowmanville - Appointment of Mr. Thomas Schomberg as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Hospital,
Bowmanville;
I - 6 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee held on January 31, 1995;
I - 7 Correspondence received from F.G. Houston, Chair, Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority - Proposed Ganaraska River Watershed
Plan;
I - S Correspondence received from John Willoughby, The Mutual Group - By
Mutual Consent; and
I - 9 Correspondence received from Vern Garlick, President, Durham Region
Community Care Association - Response to the Long-Term Care
Committee Consultation.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 2
Memorial Hospital
Annual Tag Day
M02.GE
D-5
Clarington Boys
Slo Pitch
Nevada Licence
P09.CL
D-6
Proclamation of
Red Cross Month
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March 6, 1995
Resolution #C-123-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 10, 1995 from Doris Welsh, President,
Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital requesting permission to hold their Annual Tag
Day on Friday, May 12, 1995, be received;
THAT May 12, 1995 be proclaimed "Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital Tag Day" in
the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal
policy; and
THAt Doris Welsh be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-124-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the Application to Manage and Conduct a Nevada Ticket Lottery at
Checkers Variety, 1561 Highway No.2, Courtice submitted by the Clarington
Boys Slo-Pitch, be received;
THAT the request of the Clarington Boys Slo-Pitch be approved subject to
compliance with the Terms and Conditions imposed by the Municipality and the
Province; and
THAT Terry Lynch and Larry Curran be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIEDt!
Resolution #C-125-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 8, 1995 from Edith Alger, President,
The Canadian Red Cross Society, requesting proclamation of Red Cross Month,
be received;
THAT the month of March be proclaimed "Red Cross Month" in the Municipality
of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy;
THAT permission be granted for the Canadian Red Cross Society to fly the Red
Cross Flag in the Town Square during Red Cross Month; and
THAT Edith Alger be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 8
Proclamation of
Social Work Week
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D-lO
Valiant Property
Management -
Subdivision
Agreement
OI2.18T.
D-13
Community Care
Tag Days
M02.GE
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March 6, 1995
Resolution #C-126-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 10, 1995 from Jennifer Barnett,
Ontario Association of Professional Social Workers, requesting proclamation of
Social Work Week, be received;
THAT the week of March 6 to 12, 1995 be proclaimed "Social Work Week" in the
Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy;
and
THAT Jennifer Barnett be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-127-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 16, 1995 from Robert P. Hann,
President, Valiant Property Management regarding the subdivision agreement
between the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and Newcastle Meadows Inc.,
be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and
Development for review and preparation of a report to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee; and
THAT Robert P. Hann be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-128-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 13, 1995 from Janet Rice, Chair, Local
Advisory Committee, Community Care, requesting permission to hold Tag Days.
on June 2 and 3, 1995, be received;
THAT June 2 and 3, 1995 be proclaimed "Community Care Tag Days" in the
Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy;
and
THAT Janet Rice be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Item D - 19 was distributed to Council as a handout.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 19
Easter Seals Month
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D-1
MClllorialllospital
Waiver of Fees
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D - 3
CI.OCA Requesting
Waiver of Fees
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D - 4
Top-Up Grant
P]"{lgrilll1
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Resolution #C-129-95
f\10vcd hy C:ouncillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated March 3, 1995, from Peter Ely, Executive
Director, Easter Seal Society, requesting proclamation of Easter Seal Month, he
received as a handout;
THAT the month of March be proclaimed Easter Seal Month in the Municipality
of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT Peter Ely be advised of Council's dccision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-130-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated January 24, 1995, from Anna Strike, President,
Memorial Hospital Foundation, requesting a grant in an amount equal to the
rental fee of the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex for 2 112 hours on
Thursday, May 11, 1995, be received;
11fAT the grant request be approved and the funds drawn from Account
#7007-X-298; and
THAT Anna Strike be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-13I-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the correspondence dated February 7, 1995, from R.D. Clow, Conservation
Areas Manager, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, requesting that
the Municipality waive the rental fee of a facility which was utilized for a public
information and plan review meeting in 1991, be received;
THAT Invoice #4455 be cancelled by the municipality; and
THAT R.D. Claw be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C- 132-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated January 25, 1995, from Mark McKenney.
Beverage Recovery in Canada, regarding the Top-Up Grant Program, be received
for information.
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"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D -7
Resolution re:
Bill 163
ClO.AD
D-9
Arbitration Process
L11.GE
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Wheelchair
Accessibility Project
M04.GE
D - 12
Clarington Kids of
Steel Triathlon
M02.GE
D - 14
Resolution re:
Provincial
Downloading
ClO.AD
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March 6, 1995
Resolution #C-133-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the correspondence dated February 14, 1995, from John Millage, Clerk-
Treasurer and c.A.O., the Corporation of the Township of Harvey, requesting
Council's endorsement of a resolution with respect to Bill 163 - Disclosure of
Information Act, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-134-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the correspondence dated February 14, 1995, from Brenda Glover,
Commissioner of Administrative Services and Clerk/Treasurer, City of Etobicoke,
requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution with respect to the Arbitration
Process, be received for information.
nCARRIEDIt
Resolution #C-135-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated February 21, 1995, from Rev. Dr. Mervyn
Russell, Orono United Church, regarding the Wheelchair Accessibility Project, be
deferred to the Council meeting scheduled to be held on March 13, 1995.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-136-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 20, 1995, from Bonnie Hibbert,
Clarington Kids of Steel Spokeswoman, be deferred to later in the meeting,
following the delegation of Mrs. Hibbert.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-137-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 10, 1995, from Brenda Glover,
Commissioner of Administrative Services and Clerk/Treasurer, City of Etobicoke,
forwarding information pertaining to Provincial Downloading, be received for
information.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 15
Resolution re:
Amendment to the
Assessment Act
ClO.AD
D - 16
Resolution re:
Amendment to the
Municipal Elections
Act
ClO.AD
D-17
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Resolution #C-138-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 3, 1995, from W.D. Westwater, City
Clerk, City of Scarborough, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution
regarding the Preliminary List of Electors prepared by the Ministry of Finance, be
received for information.
"CARRIEDn
Resolution #C-139-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated February 3, 1995, from Drew Westwater, City
Clerk, City of Scarborough, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution
requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to introduce legislation amending the
Municipal Elections Act which would require all municipal candidates to submit a
$200 deposit upon registration that is non-refundable unless 10% of valid ballots
cast for the registered office are received, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-140-95
Resolution re: Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
Retrofitting Residential
Rental Accommodation THAT the correspondence dated February 9, 1995, from R.J. Douglas, Clerk, The
ClO.AD Town of Richmond Hill, requesting endorsement of a resolution regarding
Retrofitting Residential Rental Accommodation, be received;
D-18
Autism Society
Request for
Financial Assistance
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THAT the resolution of the Town of Richmond Hill be endorsed by the
Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT R.J. Douglas be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-141-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated January 23, 1995, from Don Dalton, President,
Autism Society Ontario, requesting a financial contribution, be referred to the
1995 budget discussions.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Item D - 20 was distributed to Council as a handout.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 20
Municipal Alert
Disclosure of
Interest Act
L11.GE
REPORTS
Report #2
By-law to
Establish Procedures
Respecting the Sale
of Land by the
Municipality
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Report #3
Parking - Trinity
United Church
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March 6, 1995
Resolution #C-142-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the Municipal Alert urging municipalities to lobby M.P.P.'s regarding
Proclamation of Local Government Disclosure of Interest Act, be received as a
handout;
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington confirm its previous position
on this matter as the legislation provides inconsistencies between Provincial and
Municipal politicians; and
THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-143-95
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for the consideration of
Reports #2, #3 and #4 at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-144-95
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report ADMIN-6-95 be received; and
THAT the By-law attached to Report ADMIN-6-95 be enacted by Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-145-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report ADMIN-5-95 be received;
THAT the appropriate staff continue to meet with the representatives of Trinity
United Church in an attempt to solve the need for on-street parking for special
events such as weddings, funerals, etc.;
THAT Council declare the east and west court house/firehall parking lots "Public
Parking" with the consideration of the installation of meters left for future
discussions with the Bowmanville B.I.A;
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REPORTS
Report #3 Cont'd
Report #4
Port Granby
Waste Disposal
Facility
RECESS
DELEGATIONS
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March 6, 1995
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to instigate a search to lease
an appropriate sized lot in a two or three block radius of the Municipal
Administrative Centre in Bowmanville for the purpose of municipal staff parking;
and
THAT the delegation from Trinity United Church, as well as the Bowmanville
B.LA., be advised of Council's decision.
nCARRIED't
Resolution #C-146-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report ADMIN-7-95 be tabled to the Council meeting scheduled to be
held on March 13, 1995.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-147-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11:15 a.m.
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
Mayor Hamre advised that the delegation of Rev. Dr. Mervyn Russell has been
deferred to the Council meeting to be held on March 13, 1995.
Len Seccord, 623 King Street East, Unit #15, Newcastle, addressed Council with
respect to Item #3 of Report #1 (Zoning Amendment Application submitted by
Victoria Woods Corporation Inc.). Mr. Seccord raised concerns with respect to a
6' fence which was to be erected between the Victoria Woods property and the
property owned by Newcastle Trailer Park. He indicated that before this
application goes ahead, he would like to see the fence installed.
Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of interest with respect to the delegation
of Pam Hodgson, vacated her chair and refrained from discussion on the subject
matter. Councillor Dreslinski indicated that she owns property adjacent to the
subject property.
Mayor Hamre advised that Pam Hodgson could not attend today's meeting but
that she has requested that Report CS-04-95 be tabled to the Council meeting
scheduled for March 27, 1995.
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DELEGATIONS
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March 6, 1995
Mike Pingle advised prior to the meeting that he would not be addressing Council
but he submitted a letter objecting to the recommendations contained in Item #2
of Report #1 (Staff Report PD-12-95) which has been distributed to Council.
Mrs. Bonnie Hibbert, Clarington Kids of Steel Spokeswoman addressed Council
with respect to Correspondence Item D - 12 and requested seed funding from the
Municipality in order to assist with the hosting of "Clarington Kids of Steel
Triathlon." She indicated that this event is scheduled to be held on Saturday,
August 26, 1995. The event will include swimming, bicycling and running. She
stated that the Durham Regional Police, Durham College and local schools are
supporting this initiative and requested financial support in the amount of $2,500
from the Municipality of Clarington.
Hugh Nind, 46 Division Street, Bowmanville, LlC 2Z6, addressed Council with
respect to Report PD-20-95 (Unfinished Business). He indicated that he is
concerned with the following areas:
the shadowing effect from the building
his property being boxed in
invasion of his privacy
ramp to indoor parking; and
removal of the trees along the lot line
Mr. Nind did indicate, however, that he is very pleased that all parties are
attempting to address his concerns.
Kim Lund and Benjamin Fuller, 106 Wellington Street, Bowmanville, LlC IV9,
advised prior to the meeting that they would not be in attendance.
Stephen Wilson, 72 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, LIC 3A9, advised prior to
the meeting that he would not be in attendance.
Mavis Carlton, RR #2, Group 2, Box 14, Bowmanville, LlC 3K3, addressed
Council with respect to Report PD-20-95. Mrs. Carlton indicated support for the
recommendations contained in the report and urged Council to adopt them.
Don Welsh, RR #4, 4280 Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC 3K5, addressed
Council in support of the recommendations contained in Report PD-20-95. He
indicated that he is Co-chair of the Clarington Older Adults Centre and that he
has been working on this project for approximately seven years. He stated that
his group still has some concerns with respect to parking, however, they are
confident that these can be worked out.
Hugh Laing, 68 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, LlC 3A9, forwarded a letter to
Council prior to the meeting indicating that he was unable to attend, however, he
requested that Report PD-20-95 be tabled until March 13, 1995.
M.L. Rypstra, Durham Non-Profit Housing Corporation, was present to answer
questions from Council regarding the formal response which was submitted to
Council and distributed to area residents by the Corporation. Ms. Rypstra
indicated that final approval of this project cannot be considered until the
rewning process is complete. Because of the funding requirements, she stressed
that it is imperative for Council to deal expeditiously with this application.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-12
Clarington Kids
of Steel Triathlon
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MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
February 20, 1995
Item #8
Durham Region O.P.A.
Farewell Creek
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Resolution #C-148-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated February 20, 1995, from Bonnie Hibbert,
Clarington Kids of Steel Spokeswoman, requesting seed funding in the amount of
$2,500 be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the 1995 budget discussions; and
THAT the delegation of Bonnie Hibbert be acknowledged and she be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-149-95
Noved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
February 20, 1995, be approved with the exception of Item #8.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to Item #8 (Report
PD-17-95), vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the
subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that she resides in the subject area.
Resolution #C-150-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-17-95 be tabled to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee meeting scheduled for March 6, 1995.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
"CARRIED"
Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of interest with respect to Report
CS-04-95, vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the
subject matter. Councillor Dreslinski indicated that she resides in the subject
area.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Reimbursement of
Deductible - Pam
Hodgson
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Rezoning and
Site Plan
1100719 Ontario Inc.
D14.DEV.94-063
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March 6, 1995
Resolution #C-151-95
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report CS-04-95 remain tabled until the Council meeting scheduled to
be held on March 27, 1995.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-152-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report PD-20-95 remained tabled until the Council meeting scheduled to
be held on March 13, 1995.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-153-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-20-95 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-154-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-20-95 be received;
THAT the application (DEV.94-063) to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle submitted by 1100719 Ontario Inc., to
develop a three-storey/60 unit apartment building with a seniors' drop-in centre,
be approved;
THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-20-95 be forwarded to
Council for approval;
THAT the applicant enter into a site plan agreement with the Municipality,
meeting all requirements of the Municipality, financial and otherwise;
THAT a copy of Report PD-20-95 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the
Durham Region Planning Department; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-20-95 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Novak
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Pingle
Councillor O'Toole
Resolution #C-155-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the delegation of Mr. Len Seccord be acknowledged and he be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED II
Resolution #C-156-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said
by-laws be now read a first and second time:
95-22 being a by-law to establish procedures governing the sale of real property
pursuant to subsections 193(2) and (3) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990
c.M.45, as amended;
95-23 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute agreements
imposed as a condition of the giving of approval of minor variance
applications; and
95-24 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the former Town of Newcastle.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-157-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 95-22 to 95-24 inclusive, be
approved.
nCARRIEDII
Councillor Pingle made a declaration of interest with respect to By-law 95-25;
vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Pingle indicated that she resides in the subject area.
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update
Committee/Boards
Update
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March 6, 1995
Resolution #C-158-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT leave be granted to introduce 95-25 being a by-law to authorize the
execution of an Offer to Sell between Robert William Dixon and Norma Lesley
Avery and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-159-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 95-25 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Hannah indicated that the Regional Works Committee is diligently
working on its 1995 budget.
Mayor Hamre stated that the Finance Committee will have the Regional
budget finalized in the very near future.
Councillor Dreslinski circulated the annual report of the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority to Members of Council and indicated that Gerry Houston
has been re-elected as Chairman and Dan Dell has been re-elected as Vice-
Chairman. She pointed out the new format of the annual report wherein they
have sold advertising, thereby making it more economical. The Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority is holding its pancake breakfast on April 22, 1995.
The Orono and Newcastle Business Improvement Areas are undertaking a joint
promotion once again this year, most likely an Easter event.
Councillor Hannah indicated that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority is going through a restructuring program and that they will soon be
advertising for a new Chief Administrative Officer.
Councillor Novak indicated that she and Frank Wu, Director of Planning and
Development attended a seminar on changing roles of municipalities wherein she
received valuable information from the Minister of Municipal Affairs pertaining
to the G.T.A.
Councillor Pingle indicated that the annual report of the Museum Board will soon
be published.
Councillor Scott stated that the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has
adopted its levies for 1995 with a 0% increase over 1994. The 1995 budget
reflects a .49% decrease for Clarington which equals a levy in the amount of
$145,000. He stated that the Conservation Authority reviewed the Victoria
Woods application and they have endorsed their policy that stormwater facilities
inside a flood plain are not appropriate.
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March 6, 1995
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Councillors Dreslinski, Novak and Pingle made declarations of interest earlier in
the meeting, vacated their chairs and refrained from discussion and voting on the
Confirming By-law.
Resolution #C-160-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 95-26, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held
on the 6th day of March, 1995, and that the said by-law be now read a first and
second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-161-95
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 95-26 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-162-95
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:10 p.m.
tlCARRIED"
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