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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/1995 . . . Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Absent: Also Present: MINUTES DELEGATIONS MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON April 24, 1995 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, April 24, 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. Stockwell Parks and Cemetery Superintendent, J. Cameron Manager of Engineering, T. Cannella (Attended until 9:00 p.m.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans Solicitor, D. Hefferon Deputy Fire Chief, W. Hesson Deputy Treasurer, N. Taylor Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Clerk, P. Barrie Resolution #C-295-95 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 10, 1995, be approved. "CARRIED" Clay Taylor, 5505 Clarington/Manvers Townline, Pontypool, LOA lKO, addressed Council on behalf of the North Clarington Ratepayers Association. He stated that during the presentation at the public meeting held on February 22, 1995, and at the General Purpose and Administration Conunittee meeting of April 18, 1995, the Association asked various questions of the Municipality which they still wish to have answered regarding the events scheduled to take place at Mosport Park during the sununer of 1995. He indicated specific interest in the events at which Mosport is planning on having camping which he stated is in contravention of the municipality's wning by-law. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS REPORTS Older Adnlts Centre - 2- April 24, 1995 Annabelle Sissons, 40 Winter Road, R.R. #1, Orono, LOB IMO, addressed Council on behalf of the Clarington Older Adults Conunittee. She indicated that there are over 500 older adults presently enrolled in activities taking place at various locations throughout the municipality who are looking forward to having a seniors' centre which they can call home. She urged Council to adopt the reconunendations contained in Reports ADMIN-14-95 and ADMIN-15-95. Don Welsh, R.R. #4, 4280 Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville, LlC 3K5, Co-Chair of the Clarington Older Adults Committee, urged Council to adopt the reconunendations contained in Reports ADMIN-14-95 and ADMIN-15-95. He stated that failure to approve these recommendations now could delay the renovations of the building. The seniors have worked for seven years towards this centre and they should not have to wait any longer. Roxy Barnes, Community Care, 98 King Street West, Bowmanville, LlC lR4, indicated Community Care's interest in working with Council to get a Seniors' Centre up and running in the municipality. She believes the plan put forward in Reports ADMIN-14-95 and ADMIN-15-95 are workable and will keep the downtown vibrant and viable. Resolution #C-296-95 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the order of the agenda be altered to deal with Reports ADMIN-14-95 and ADMIN-15-95 at this time. "CARRIEDIt The Chief Administrative Officer made a verbal presentation with respect to Report ADMIN-14-95. Resolution #C-297-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski 1. THAT Report ADMIN-14-95 be received; 2. THAT Council approve amendments to the Aspen Springs Subdivision Agreement to delete the requirement that the owner construct the "CPR Underpass Work" and the requirement that the owner deposit Letters of Credit with the Municipality as security for the construction of the work, on the conditions as outlined in Report ADMIN-14-95; 3. THAT Council accept a financial contribution from Martin Road Holdings Limited and West Bowmanville Developments Ltd. in the amount of $1.5 million on the terms and conditions set out in Report ADMIN-14-95; . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 3- April 24, 1995 4. THAT Council approve the construction of the Older Adult Centre, at a cost of $1.3 million, in conjunction with the proposed Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Authority project to be built on Temperance Street in Bowmanville; 5. THAT Council conunit $200,000 of said contribution of $1.5 million to the cost of the urbanization work on Highway No.2; 6. THAT Council approve the provision of interim funding of $1.3 million for the Older Adult Centre and $200,000 for urbanization work on Highway No.2 referred to in recommendations 4. and 5. from the Hydro Reserve Fund Account; 7. THAT, when instalments are paid to the Municipality in respect of the financial contribution of $1.5 million referred to in reconunendation 2., they be deposited in the Hydro Reserve Fund Account; 8. THAT Council approve the commitment of the amount of $100,000 which is to be paid by Markborough Properties Inc. and West Bowmanville Developments Ltd. in respect of the extension of water service to the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex when it is paid pursuant to Report ADMIN-14-95 to the cost of urbanization of Highway No.2; 9. THAT Council approve the agreements and amending agreements reconunended in Report ADMIN-14-95 and pass the necessary by-laws to authorize the same being executed by the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the Municipality; 10. THAT the Treasurer be authorized to accept the deposit of the Letters of Credit and return the Letters of Credit referred to in Report ADMIN-14-95 on the conditions set out in Report ADMIN-14-95; and 11. THAT a copy of Report ADMIN-14-95 be sent to: Markborough Properties Inc. Martin Road Holdings Limited and West Bowmanville Developments Ltd. 829462 Ontario Inc. and 8838038 Ontario Inc. Willsonia Industries Limited and Clarington Place Limited Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Authority Older Adult Centre Committee. (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Fire/Court Building Renovations - 4 - April 24, 1995 Resolution #C-298-95 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report ADMIN-14-95 be referred for consideration at the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting schednled to be held on May 1, 1995. "CARRIED ON TIIE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor A. Dreslinski Councillor L. Hannah Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor P. Pingle Mayor Hamre Councillor Scott Resolution #C-299-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report ADMIN-15-95 be received; THAT Report CS-1O-95 be lifted from the table; THAT Report CS-1O-95 be received; THAT the preliminary floor plan (Attachment #2 to Report CS-I0-95) be approved; THAT the revised project budget be established at $589,955.00; THAT the additional funds in the amount of $239,550.00 be accessed from the Public Works Lot Levy Account #5100-00036-0000; THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the project and issue a tender call for the renovations to the former Fire/Court building; and THAT the Clarington Older Adult Association be advised of Council's decision. (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 5- April 24, 1995 Resolution #C-300-95 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report ADMIN-15-95 be referred for consideration at the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting scheduled to be held on May 1, 1995. "MOTION LOST ON TIIE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Hannah Councillor O'Toole Councillor Pingle Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Novak Mayor Hamre Councillor Scott The foregoing Resolution #C-299-95 was then put to a vote and LOST ON TIIE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE: Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Novak Mayor Hamre Councillor Hannah Councillor O'Toole Councillor Pingle Councillor Scott Resolution #C-301-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Resolution #C-300-95 be reconsidered at this time. "CARRIED ON TIIE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Pingle Mayor Hamre Councillor Scott . Council Minutes REPORTS . RECESS COMMUNICATIONS . - 6 - April 24, 1995 Resolution #C-302-95 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report ADMIN-15-95 be referred for consideration at the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting scheduled to be held on May 1, 1995. "CARRIED ON TIIE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Pingle Mayor Hamre Councillor Scott Resolution #C-303-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Resolution #C-304-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Item I - 6. "CARRIEDH I-I Correspondence received from Mark Denby, 41 Fenwick Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC 4S2 - Animal Control Services; I - 2 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on March 8, 1995; I - 3 Correspondence received from Cliff Derby, Customer Operations Manager, Ontario Hydro - Retail System Annual Report; . Council Minutes COMMUNICATION - 7- April 24, 1995 I - 4 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Procedures for Processing Regional Official Plan Amendments and Subdivision and Condominium Applications under the Planning Act, As Amended by Bill 163; I - 5 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Referral No. 19 by Lakeridge Resort Limited and Lakeridge Farms Limited and Referral No. 23 by James and Richard Lovekin to the Durham Regional Official Plan; 1-7 I - 8 I-9 I - 10 . I - 11 I - 12 I - 13 I - 14 Correspondence received from Rev. Dr. Mervyn Russell, Minister, Orono United Church - Wheelchair Accessibility; Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario - City of London Launches Legal Challenge Against Bill 120; Correspondence received from J.W. Tiernay, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Southern Ontario Area Airport Study; Correspondence received from D. Gayle Wood, Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority - Announcement of F.G. (Gerry) Houston as the 1995 Chair of the Conservation Authorities of Ontario; Correspondence received from David G. West, Area Manager, Ducks Unlimited Canada - Wetland Complex Near Courtice; Correspondence received from Arthur C. Eggleton, Minister Responsible for Infrastructure - Infrastructure Works Program; News Release received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Government to Delay Proclamation of Disclosure of Interest Legislation; Correspondence received from AL. Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning, Regional Municipality of Durham - Conunissioner's Report No. 95-P-36 - Referrals to the Durham Regional Official Plan, Disposition of the Ontario Municipal Board on a Pre-hearing Conference Held on January 30 and 31, 1995; I - 15 Correspondence received from Carol Smitton, Conunittee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham - Municipal Amendment Act (Vital Services),1994; I - 16 Correspondence received from Carol Smitton, Conunittee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham - Darlington Baseline Study; . I - 17 Correspondence received from Elaine Ziemba, Minister of Citizenship With Responsibility for Human Rights, Disability Issues, Seniors' Issues and Race Relations; I - 18 Correspondence received from Irene Konzelmann, President, Business and Professional Womens' Club of Bowmanville - Dinner with the President; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I-6 Clarington Family Safety Day M02.GE D-l Weed Control Act E05.GE - 8- April 24, 1995 I - 19 News Release received from the Siting Task Force - Successful Open House on Siting Task Force's Program; and I - 20 News Release received from the Siting Task Force - Community Interests Emphasized in Waste Management Negotiations. Resolution #C-305-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence received from Lakeside Safety Products Inc., Global Fire and Safety Supply, advising of Clarington Family Safety Day, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN TIIE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-306-95 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-305-95 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT Saturday May 7, 1995, be declared Clarington Family Safety Day and advertised in accordance with Municipal Policy; and THAT Lakeside Safety Products Inc., be advised of Council's decision." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-305-95 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-307-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated March 31, 1995 from Carolyn Howden, Operations Technician, Municipal Weed Inspector, regarding the Weed Control Act be received; THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington authorize the publication of a Public Notice regarding the destruction of weeds under the provision of the Weed Control Act, RS.O. 1990, Chapter W.5 of the Province of Ontario and direct the Weed Inspectors to cause noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such manner as they may deem proper and that the expenses incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their duties be placed on the collector's roll of this municipality against the respective persons concerned and that such amounts be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municipal Act; and THAT Carolyn Howden be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 Optimist Club Fireworks Display POl.FI D - 3 Policy to Regulate and Control Signs on Regional Roads A09.RO D-4 Animal Control Program PI4.AN - 9- April 24, 1995 Resolution #C-308-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated March 30, 1995 from Phil Martin, Fireworks Supervisor, Optimist Club of Newcastle Village, requesting Council's permission to set off high hazard fIreworks in conunemoration of Canada Day be received; THAT permission to be granted to the Optimist Club of Newcastle Village to hold the fireworks display on July 1, 1995 at the Clarke/Pines Public Schools (southeast section of back field) on Highway #115/35 in Newcastle Village, provided: (a) The organizers submit to the Municipality a letter of permission from the Northumberland and Clarington Board of Education authorizing the use of their property; and (b) That all fireworks be set off by or under the supervision of a person or persons at least twenty-one years of age; and THAT Phil Martin be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-309-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 5, 1995 from C. W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham regarding Regional Policy to regulate and control the installation of Durham Region Farm Fresh Marketing Association guide signs on regional roads be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington endorse and assist in the implementation of the Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Signage on local roads; and THAT C. W. Lundy be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-31O-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 2, 1995 from Trudie Reid regarding the privatization of Animal Control be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Community Services to be considered in conjunction with this matter; and THAT Trudie Reid be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-5 Animal Control Program PI4.AN D - 6 Forests for Conservation - Kawartha AOl.KA D-7 Draft Official Plan - Wilmot Creek D25.TO - 10- April 24, 1995 Resolution #C-311-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 6, 1995 from Linda Gasser regarding the privatization of Animal Control be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Community Services to be considered in conjunction with this matter; and THAT Linda Gasser be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-312-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 6, 1995 from Ian D. Macnab, General ManagerISecretary-Treasurer,Kawartha Region Conservation Authority regarding forests for conservation be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services for review; and THAT Ian D. Macnab be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-313-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 7, 1995 from David W. Rice, Ridge Pine Park Inc. regarding the Draft Official Plan - Wilmot Creek be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review in conjunction with this matter; and THAT David W. Rice be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 8 International Museums Day M02.GE D - 9 Animal Control Program PI4.AN D-lO Animal Control Program PI4.AN - 11- April 24, 1995 Resolution #C-314-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 6, 1995 from Mark Jackman, Curator, Clarington Museums/Clarke Museum & Archives requesting proclamation of International Museums Day be received; THAT Thursday, May 18, 1995 be proclaimed "International Museums Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Mark Jackman be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-315-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 6, 1995 from Linda M. Taberner regarding the privatization of Animal Control be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Community Services to be considered in conjunction with this matter; and THAT Linda Tabemer be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-316-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 17, 1995 from Kerry Meydam regarding the privatization of Animal Control be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Community Services to be considered in conjunction with this matter; and THAT Kerry Meydam be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-ll Waste Reduction Week M02.GE D-12 Parking - Womens Institute T02.GE D-13 Amendment to BIA By-law CI2.BO - 12- April 24, 1995 Resolution #C-317-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated March 30, 1995 from Catherine Crucil, Waste Reduction Week Coordinator regarding Waste Reduction 1995 be received; THAT the week of November 6 - 12, 1995 be proclaimed "Waste Reduction Week 1995" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review in appointing a Waste Reduction Week Coordination team; and THAT Catherine Crucil be advised of Council's decision. llCARRIED" Resolution #C-318-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence received from Vera Downey, President, BowmanviIle Women's Institute requesting that parking arrangements be made for the anniversary of the Women's Institute to be held on June 1, 1995 at Trinity United Church be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk's Department in order for appropriate arrangements to be made; and THAT Vera Downey be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-319-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 18, 1995 from Garth Gilpin, Secretary- Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre requesting an amendment to By-law 77-33 with respect to the membership of the Board of Management be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Garth Gilpin be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 15 Proclamation of Nursing Week 1995 M02.GE 0-14 Voting Delegates AMO Conference H12.TR MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report # 1 G.P.A Report April 18, 1995 Item #1(c) Animal Control Monthly Report for March 1995 - 13- April 24, 1995 Resolution #C-320-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 17, 1995 from C. Kooy, Vice-President, Patient Care Services, Bowmanville Memorial Hospital regarding the proclamation of "Nursing Week" be received; THAT the week of May 8th - 14th, 1995 be proclaimed "Nursing Week 1995" in the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT C. Kooy be advised of Council's decision. nCARRIED" Resolution #C-321-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated March 30, 1995, from Doug Raven, Executive Director, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, requesting the Municipality to appoint Voting Delegates for the 1995 Annual Conference, be tabled to the Council meeting scheduled to be held on May 8, 1995, and that interested individuals notify the Mayor's office prior to that date. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-322-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 18, 1995, be approved with the exception of Item #1(c). "CARRIED I! Resolution #C-323-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report CS-12-95 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ~ - 14- April 24, 1995 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments to Ganaraska Forest Board CI2.GE BY-LAWS Resolution #C-324-95 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated March 17, 1995, from Sheila Cairns, Windsong Stables, 3828 Concession 10, RR. #2, Orono, LOB IMO, regarding C1arington's representation on the Board studying the future use of the Ganaraska Forest, be lifted from the table and received; and THAT Sheila Cairns be advised that Bill Stockwell, Chief Administrative Officer represents the Municipality of Clarington on the Ganaraska Forest Study and Business Plan Steering Conunittee, and the Authority will be requesting nominations to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee in the near future. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-325-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the delegations of Annabelle Sissons, Don Welsh and Roxy Barnes be acknowledged and they be advised of Council's actions. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-326-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the delegation of Clay Taylor be acknowledged and referred to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Solicitor for response. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-327-95 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: 95-50 being a by-law to establish a Reserve for Records Maintenance; 95-51 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Corporation of the Town of Newcastle; 95-52 being a by-law to authorize the Release of an Agreement with 708545 Ontario Limited and the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle now the Municipality of Clarington for the development of Plan of Subdivision 40M-1669; and . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTIIER BUSINESS Regional Update - 15 - April 24, 1995 95-55 being a by-law to govern the procedures of the Municipality of Clarington, any of its committees, the conduct of its members, and the calling of meetings. "CARRIED" Councillor Pingle made a declaration of interest with respect to By-laws 95-53 and 95-54; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Pingle indicated that she owns property in the subject area. Resolution #C-328-95 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: 95-53 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an Offer to Sell Agreement between Rosita Maria Hogg and John David Hogg and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington; and 95-54 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an Offer to Sell Agreement between Curtis Rodney Trimble and Beth Anne Trimble and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-329-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 95-50 to 95-55 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Dreslinski indicated that she attended the Canadian/American Planning Conference in Toronto at which 3,600 members were in attendance. She stated that it was an excellent conference wherein they studied watershed planning, urbanism and demographics among many other planning issues. Councillor Hannah indicated that Waste Management is in the process of formulating strategies for future years. He stated that the cost of recycling has decreased from $200/ton to $87/ton and continues to decrease. Also, the amount of recyclables going into the blue box is increasing. He advised that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority is presently advertising for the Chief Administrative Officer position. Mayor Hamre advised that the Durham Region has set their budget with an increase of less than 1%. . . . Council Minutes OTIIER BUSINESS CommitteelBoards Update Amendment to BIA By-law C12.BO CONFIRMING BY-LAW - 16- April 24, 1995 Councillor Dreslinski stated that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority held another successful pancake breakfast this past weekend. The Orono Arena Board welcomes two new members from the Fair Board i.e., Don Rickard and Tom Moffat. Councillor Novak advised that the Bowmanville Museum is taking part in the B.LA.'s Maple Festival. The Kawartha Region Conservation Authority is advertising for an Information Education Design Technician for the summer months. A copy of the advertisement will be available in the Clerk's Department. Councillor O'Toole indicated that the B.LA wishes to amend its appointment by-law which requires for a membership of seven. Resolution #C-330-95 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the correspondence dated April 18, 1995 from Garth Gilpin, Secretary Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre be received; THAT Council approve the request of the Bowmanville Business Centre to amend By-law #77-33, as amended; THAT By-law #77-33, as amended, a by-law to designate the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area, be amended to delete the reference to a requirement for a membership of seven and that this section be replaced with the wording in the Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990, C. 45, Section 220 (6), which states ... "A Board of Management established under subsection (1) is a body corporate and shall consist of such number of members appointed by Council as the Council desires advisable, at least one of whom shall be a member of the Council and the remaining members shall be individuals assessed for business assessment in respect of land in the area or nominees of such individuals or of corporations so assessed." THAT the By-law be forwarded to Council for approval on May 8, 1995; and THAT Garth Gilpin be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Pingle made a declaration of interest earlier in the meeting, vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. . . . Council Minutes - 17- April 24, 1995 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-331-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Counci\lor Dreslinski THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 95-56, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 24th day of April 1995, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-332-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Counci\lor Dreslinski THAT the third and final reading of By-law 95-56 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-333-95 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Counci\lor Novak THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:35 p.m. "CARRIED"