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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/30/1989 . . . . .....~ Council Minutes ROLL CALL MINUTES DELEGATIONS TOWN OF NEWCASTLE January 30, 1989 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, January 30,1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Present Were: Mayor Hubbard Councillor P. Deegan Councillor D. Hamre Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K. Hooper Councillor F. Stapleton Councillor A. Wotten Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Fire Chief, J. Aldridge (until 8:55 p.m.) Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (until 8:55 p.m.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans (until 8:55 p.m.) Director of Planning, F. Wu Acting Treasurer, M. Marano (until 8:55 p.m.) Town Clerk, P. Barrie Mayor Hubbard led the meeting in prayer. Resolution #C-38-89 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, January 16, 1989, be approved as read. "CARRIED" Mr. David Scott, Committee of Clarke Constituents, addressed Council regarding the recent proposal submitted by Laidlaw Waste Management to expand their existing dump facilities. Mr. Scott indicated that the Committee supports Council's position in requiring Laidlaw to apply for a Rezoning and an Official Plan Amendment Application. He stated that in 1983 the Regional Planning Department described the present site as at or near capacity and Laidlaw is now wanting a two-year reprieve without applying for Rezoning or an Environmental Assessment Hearing. Mr. Scott stated that the residents in the area are continually defending themselves against Laidlaw. Mr. John Veldhuis of the Port Granby Monitoring ColllDittee explained to Council the role the COmmittee has played ,since 1980 when it was created to keep Council up to date on the Eldorado Nuclear Dump Site. He stated that in 1986 when Eldorado started looking for alternative sites, a group entitled Citizens For a Safe Environment was formed. He indicated that after lengthy discussions on the matter, the two groups are now amalgamating to become the Port Granby-Newcastle Environmental Committee and he hopes that this new ColllDittee can continue as an advisory Committee to Council to monitor the operation, and subsequently the de-commissioning of Port Granby. Also, Mr. Veldhuis requested that the Port Granby-Newcastle Environment Committee receive an operating budget similar to that received by the former Port Granby Monitoring Committee in 1988. - . . . . Council Minutes DELEGTIONS RECESS COMMUNICATIONS - 2 - January 30, 1989 Mr. Bernard Kamin of Mosport Park, was present to introduce Mosport Park to the newly elected Members of Council. He indicated that Mosport Park has enjoyed a productive, eventful existance in the Town of Newcastle since 1961 and they look forward to working with Council in the future. He stated that Mosport Park helps to increase tourism dollars in the Town and they both buy and hire locally. Mr. Garnet Rickard made a presention to Council on behalf of Skate '88. He briefly described the format and organization of the fundraising team and thanked Council and staff of the Town for their assistance over the past two years. Mr. Rickard indicated that the Committee's initial goal was to raise 1.1 million dollars but recently this goal has been raised to 1.5 million dollars. To date, the actual amount raised is $1,548,180.77. Mr. Iain MacIver, Treasurer, Skate '88 presented the Acting Trreasurer for the Town, with a cheque for one-third of the total of the amount raised. Mayor Hubbard and Members of of Council thanked the team of fundraisers for their tremendous efforts in raising this money. Mr. Kevin Tunney appeared before Council on behalf of 542985 Ontario Limited. He apologized that he was unable to attend the Committee Meeting at which his client's Rezoning Application was considered, and indicated that the concerns raised in the Planning Department's staff report, will be addressed in future reports. Resolution #C-39-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m. Resolution #C-40-89 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the communications to be received for information be approved except for I - 2. "CARRIED" I - 1 Correspondence received from Bill Parish, Chairman, PACT for the Environment, Re: Terms of Reference for a proposed Provincial Greater Toronto Area Garbage Authority; I - 3 Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board, held on October 5, 1988; . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 2 Purchase of Street Flusher & Clean-Up of Downtown Area (B. LA. ) 35.60.8. - 3 - January 30, 1989 I - 4 Correspondence received from Margaret Yakichuk, President, The Ontario Traffic Conference, Re: Conference from April 30 to May 4, 1989; I - 5 Correspondence received from Mrs. Helen MacDonald, Citizens for a Safe Environment, Re: National Environment Week - June 4 to 10, 1989; I - 6 Correspondence received from Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, Re: Member Briefing and KRCA Annual Meeting; I - 7 Correspondence received from Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area, Re: Meetings to be held on January 18 and January 25, 1989; I - 8 News Release received from Health and Welfare Canada, Re: New Horizons Grants; I - 9 Correspondence received from Ian Scott, Attorney General, Re: Operation and Organizational Structure of Ontario's Court System; I - 10 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T., Regional Clerk, Re: By-law #289-88, a by-law to levy against the area municipalities before the adoption of Regional estimates for the year; I - 11 Correspondence received from J.E. Bugelli, Chairman, Central Lake Ontario COnservation Authority, Re: Review of the Conservation Authorities Program; I - 12 Correspondence received from G.R. POdrebarac, Commissioner, Pay Equity Commission, Re: Pay Equity Implementation Guidelines; I - 13 Correspondence received from Ed Fulton, Minister, Ministry of Transportation, Re: Norman Scott, winner of the 1988 Scott McKay Memorial Award; I - 14 Correspondence received from the Canadian Council of the Blind, Re: White Cane Week February 5 - 11, 1989; I - 15 Press Release received from the Port Granby-Newcastle Environment Committee. Resolution #C-41-89 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Correspondence I - 2 be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes . COMMUNICATIONS D - 1 . . . Knights of Columbus Permission to Sell Lottery Tickets in the Town 56.12.5. D - 2 Newcastle Hydro Power Supply Lot Levy Application 68.2.3. - 4 - January 30, 1989 Resolution UC-42-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the communication dated January 16, 1989, from Mr. V. Auger, Past Grand Knight and former District Deputy, Knights of Columbus, Council 6361 - Bowmanville, requesting Council's permission to sell lottery tickets throughout the Town of Newcastle from January 1989 to May 20, 1989 for a draw to be held at the Constellation Hotel, Toronto on May 20,1989, be received; THAT the above request of Mr. Auger be approved; and THAT Mr. Auger be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution UC-43-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communication dated January 17, 1989, from A. M. Moore, Manager, Newcastle Hydro-Electric Commission, requesting the Council of the Town of Newcastle to consider imposing a power supply lot levy application to all proposed subdivisions in the Ontario Hydro Service Area within the Town of Newcastle, and that the said levy be placed in a reserve to be utilized to off-set part of the cost of acqUiring the Ontario Hydro assets, be received; THAT the Council of the Town of Newcastle will consider imposing a power supply lot levy application to all proposed subdivisions in the Ontario Hydro Service Area within the Town of Newcastle; THAT the said levy be placed in a reserve to be utilized to offset part of the cost of acquiring the Ontario Hydro assets; and THAT the Chief Administrative Officer review and report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the possible negative and positive impacts of same as soon as possible for consideration. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Deegan Councillor Hamre Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Hubbard - Council Minutes . COMMUNICATIONS D - 3 . . . ~/ Activities During Environment Week 10.2.11. D - 4 Bowmanville BIA 1989 Budget 35.60.8. D - 5 NCSAB 1989 Grant Application Recommendations 35.60.100. D - 6 Grant Request Orono Senior Citizens 10.57.11. - 5 - January 30, 1989 Resolution #C-44-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the communication from Mr. E. Dowdeswell, Regional Director General, Conservation and Protection, Environment Canada, regarding the organization of special activities and events to promote environmental awareness during Environment Week 1989 be received; and THAT the communication be forwarded to Mrs. Helen MacDonald, Secretary, Port Granby-Newcastle Environmental Committee, in order to assist them with planning the activities for Environment Week 1989. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-45-89 Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the correspondence dated January 13, 1989, from Mr. G. Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting an increase in their annual budget be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Acting Treasurer for the preparation of a report to be forwarded to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Mr. G. Gilpin be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-46-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the communication dated January 18, 1989, from Robert Allen, NCSAB Chairman, forwarding the 1989 NCSAB Grant Recommendations to Council be received and referred to the budget discussions; and THAT the NCSAB be notified of any future meetings at which this report will be considered by Council as requested. "CARRIED" Resolution UC-47-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the communication dated December 22, 1988, from Mrs. Jean Allen and Mrs. Inez Harris of the Orono Senior Citizens, requesting a grant of $150.00 be received and referred to the 1989 budget discussions. "CARRIED" ~ . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 7 Participaction Challenge 10.10.99. D - 8 Heart Month 10.2.11. D - 9 Navy League Tag Day 10.2.16. - 6 - January 30, 1989 Resolution HC-48-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the communication dated January 5, 1989, from Wayne Arthurs, Mayor, Town of Pickering, challenging the Council and citizens of the Town of Newcastle to participate in the Crown Life Participaction Challenge, Wednesday, May 31, 1989 be received; THAT Wayne Arthurs, Mayor, Town of Pickering be advised that the Town of Newcastle has gone on record as challenging all municipalities within the Regional Municipality of Durham and that the Town of Newcastle looks forward to being the champions in 1989. "CARRIED" Resolution DC-49-89 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the correspondence dated January 16, 1989, from Olivia Keith, Bowmanville Campaign Chairman, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, requesting that Council proclaim the month of February "Heart Month" and requesting that the Heart Flag be flown during February at the Town Hall, be received; THAT February be proclaimed "Heart Month" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town Policy; THAT the request for the Heart Flag to be flown at the Town Hall during February be approved; and THAT Olivia Keith be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-50-89 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the communication dated January 14, 1989 from Mrs. Sheila Brooks, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, requesting permission to hold Tag Days from Thursday, April 27 to Saturday, April 29, 1989 inclusive, be received; and THAT the request be approved and Mrs. Sheila Brooks be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 10 Pitchin-In-Week 10.2.11. D - 11 NCSAB - Property Management Centralization 35.60.100. D - 12 NCSAB - Grant Applications 35.60.100. REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report of January 23, 1989 - 7 - January 30, 1989 Resolution #C-51-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communication from Jack Craik, President, Pitch-In, forwarding a Pi tch-In-Week Kit be received; and THAT the communication be forwarded to Mrs. Helen MacDonald to assist in the organization of events for Pitch-In-Week. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-52-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the communication dated January 17, 1989 from Robert Allen, NCSAB Chairman, regarding centralizing the property management of all Town-owned structures be received and referred to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Community Services for review and report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee prior to, or with the budget discussions; and THAT the NCSAB be so advised. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-53-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the communication dated January 17, 1989 from Robert Allen, NCSAB Chairman, regarding Grant Applications referred directly to Council be received and referred to the budget preparations and for a subsequent report to be forwarded to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-54-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 23, 1989 be approved, except for Items #8, #10, #15, and /121. "CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #8 Monitoring of Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment 60.81.2. Item #10 Laidlaw Landfill Site - Infill Proposal 60.30.113. - 8 - January 30, 1989 Councillor Stapleton made a declaration of interest with respect to Report PD-21-89; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Stapleton indicated that he resides within 400 feet of one of the applicants listed in the report. Resolution #C-55-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report PD-21-89 be received; and THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment on Applications A 102/88 to A 130/88, inclusive; and THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of an appeal. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-56-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report PD-23-89 be received; and THAT Laidlaw Waste Systems Limited be advised that the Council of the Town of Newcastle requires that an application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan and the Town of Newcastle Zoning By-law as well as site plan approval with regard to its "infill" proposal to enlarge the existing sanitary landfill in Lots 11 and 12, Concession 3, in the former Township of Clarke be submitted; and THAT Laidlaw Waste Systems Limited and the Region of Durham be advised of Council's decision and a copy of Report PD-23-89 be forwarded to same; and THAT a copy of Report PD-23-89 be forwarded to Mr. David Scott, Committee of Clarke Constituents; and THAT the delegation of Mr. George Reddom be acknowledged and he be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Deegan Councillor Hamre Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Hubbard . . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #15 Hepatitis "B" Vaccine - Fire Department Item #21 Certificates of Completion 60.46.99. 9 - January 30, 1989 Resolution iC-57-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT Report FD-1-89 be received. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-58-89 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report FD-1-89 be amended to include the following: "THAT the subject program be implemented on a voluntary basis only and that the cost of the program be directed to the respective employee'S insurance carrier and that any outstanding costs related to the program be absorbed by the Town; THAT those employees who participate in the program consult with their respective physician for the administering of the program; and THAT this policy be put into effect by the Chief Administrative Officer after a meeting with Councillor Hooper." "CARRIED" Councillor Deegan made a declaration of interest with respect to Report WD-25-89; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subect matter. Councillor Deegan indicated that he resides in the area of one of the subdivisions. Resolution iC-59-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report WD-25-89 be received; and THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Completion' with the corresponding dates for each of the developments listed on Attachment No. 1 to Report WD-25-89. "CARRIED" Report #2 Resolution #C-60-89 Striking Committee Moved by Councillor Deegan, seconded by Councillor Hamre Report of January 27, 1989 1. THAT Report CD-2-89 be received; 10.12.4. 2. THAT the appointments listed in Report CD-2-89 be approved by Council; and 3. THAT the persons named be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS Delegations - 10 - January 30, 1989 Resolution #C-61-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the delegation of David Scott be acknowledged and that a copy of his presentation be appended to Report PD-23-89; and THAT Mr. David Scott be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-62-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the delegation of Mr. John Veldhuis be acknowledged; THAT Council endorse the amalgamation of the Port Granby Monitoring Committee and the Citizens for a Safe Environment to form the Port Granby-Newcastle Environmental Committee; THAT the budget request of $3,500 be referred to budget discussions for consideration; THAT both Committees be thanked for the past work which they have completed to assist the Town and they be advised that the Town looks forward to working closely with them in the future; and THAT Mr. John Veldhuis be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-63-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the presentation of Mr. Bernard Kamin be acknowledged; and THAT he be thanked for his introduction of Mosport Park to Council and advised that the Council is looking forward to working closely with him in the future. "CARRIED" r . . . . Council Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS - 11 - January 30, 1989 Resolution #C-64-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the delegation of Garnet Rickard be acknowledged; THAT the Mayor and Members of Council send a letter to Garnet Rickard and his Committee in appreciation for their commitment and dedication to Skate '88 and for the completion of a facility that the entire Town can be very proud of; and THAT Skate '88 be thanked for the cheque and advised that Council looks forward to working closely with them toward the completion of the facility. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-65-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the delegation of Kevin Tunney be acknowledged and that a copy of his presentation be appended to Report PD-17-89; and THAT Mr. Tunney be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-66-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first time: 89-14 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Redesco); 88-15 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Belton Masonry); 89-17 being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as a public highway in the Town of Newcastle (Monck Street, Part Lot 9, Concession 6, former township of Clarke); 89-18 being a by-law to dedicate lands as a public highway in the Town of Newcastle (Church Street, Part Lot 9, Concession 6, former Township of Clarke); . . . :. Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 12 - January 30, 1989 89-19 being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as a public highway in the Town of Newcastle (Monck Street, Part Lot 9, Concession 6, former Township of Clarke); 89-20 being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as a public highway in the Town of Newcastle (Kingswood Drive, Part Lot 35, Concession 2, Darlington); 89-21 being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as a public highway in the Town of Newcastle (Kingswood Drive, Part Lot 35, Concession 2, Darlington); 89-22 being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $10,000,000 to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the municipality for the year 1989; "CARRIED" Resolution #C-67-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 89-16, being a by-law to amend By-law 79-1, for the regulation of parking, standing or stopping of motor vehicles on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-68-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 89-23, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-69-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the second 89-14; 89-15; 89-22; 89-23. reading of the following by-laws be approved: 89-16; 89-17; 89-18; 89-19; 89-20; 89-21; "CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Lighting at South End of Orono Highway 35/115 77.2.4. Sites for Corrugated Cardboard - 13 - January 30, 1989 Resolution #C-69-89 Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Deegan Councillor Hamre Councillor Hannah Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Hubbard Resolution #C-70-89 Councillor Hooper Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councilor Wotten THAT the third and final reading of the following approved: 89-14; 89-15; 89-16; 89-17; 89-18; 89-20; 89-21; 89-22; 89-23. by-laws be 89-19; "CARRIED" Resolution HC-71-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the Director of Public Works be requested to review and report on the lighting at the south end of Orono where the egress from Highway 35/115 enters Durham Road #17. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-72-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Director of Public Works review and report on the establishment of alternative sites for the deposit of corrugated cardboard, particularly by industrial and commercial producers. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-73-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the meeting be "In Camera." "CARRIED" . . . . Council Minutes Group Homes 60.2.9. CONFIRMING BY-LAW 14 - January 30, 1989 Resolution #C-74-89 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT staff pursue all avenues, including title searches, in an attempt to receive legal injunctions against the owners of group homes located in Clarke Township and the Town of Bowmanville. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-75-89 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Deegan THAT the meeting be open. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-76-89 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-77-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 89-24, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 30th day of January 1989, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-78-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the second reading of By-law 89-24 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-79-89 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the third and final reading of By-law 88-24 be approved. "CARRIED" . . . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-80-89 - 15 - January 30, 1989 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:15 p.m. "CARRIED" G~ j Mayor #-......~) /' i . . ~". ..... ~ ' .' " ')A ,\/..JU . . .' J Clerk l.,.