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Council Minutes
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Absent:
Also Present:
MINUTES
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
March 8, 1993
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, March 8, 1993, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor }lRnnRh led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A Dreslinski
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor K. Hooper
Councillor J. O'Toole
Councillor D. Scott
Councillor M. Novak (On Vacation)
Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff
Operations Supervisor, Community Services, J. Cameron
Manager of Engineering, Public Works, T. Cannella
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Town Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. ~ano
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Town Clerk, P. Barrie
Resolution #C-168-93
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on February 24, 1993,
be approved; and
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 1, 1993, be
approved.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-I69-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on February 24, 1993,
be amended to indicate that Councillor Hooper was absent due to the fact that
he did not receive notification of the meeting.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-169-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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DELEGATIONS
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March 8, 1993
Mr. John Veldhuis, Chairman, Newcastle Community Liaison Group,
P.O. Box 20011, Newcastle Postal Outlet, Newcastle, LIB 1M3, appeared
before Council to present the Community Liaison Group's response to
Report ADMIN.2.93. Questions were asked of Mr. Veldhuis by the Council
members.
Ms. Yvonne Hamlin, Goodman & Carr, 200 King Street West, Suite 3200,
Toronto, M5H 3W5, addressed Council on behalf of Victoria Woods, the
purchaser of lots in Newcastle Village. She reiterated her comments from
January 4, 1993 and requested that Council reconsider the resolution passed
on January 18, 1993 and that the Town complete all outstanding works in the
subdivision.
Mr. Hannu Halminen, 1748 Baseline Road West, Courtice, LIE 2Tl, addressed
Council with respect to Report PD-41-93 and indicated concurrence with the
memorandum dated March 5, 1993 from Franklin Wu, requesting that Council
amend the recommendation contained in Report PD-41-93 to alter the payment
schedule as follows:
25% at the application of the fIrst permit;
next 25% on the Ill'st anniversary date of the first bniIding permit
application;
subsequent 25% and 25% on the second and third anniversary date
respectively; and
where the number of permits exceeds the 25%, the higher amount
sba1I be payable.
Mr. Mark Borntskie, Kinsmen Club, 5741 Main Street, Orono, LOB 1MO,
appeared before Council to request that the Kinsmen Club be exempted from
Section 1, paragraph (1)(b), of By-law 92-160, to allow the Club to sell
Ill'eworks during the Victoria Day Weekend from a trailer located at the
Beaver Lumber property in Bowmanville. He indicated that this is a large
fundraiser for the Club and, since the implementation of By-law 92-160, they
have been unable to continue with it.
A representative from the Urban Development Institute of Ontario was ca1Ied
but was not present.
Mr. Ron Aylesworth, Past President, Osha-.'va,tnurham HomebniIders
Association, P.O. Box 704, Oshawa, LIH 7M9, appeared before Council on
behalf of Frank Veltri Mr. Aylesworth noted concurrence with Mr.
Halminen's comments earlier in the meeting regarding Report PD-41-93.
Resolution #C-170-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED'
The meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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March 8, 1993
Resolution #C-I71-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
'CARRIED"
1- 1 Correspondence received from Eric K. Pringle, Chemical Engineer,
Project Manager, Gartner Lee - Approval of the First Farm in the
Town of Newcastle, Atlantic Packaging's Paper Fiber Soil Enrichment
Program;
1-2 Correspondence received from Dr. M. Michael, Commissioner of
P1arming, Regional Municipality of Durham - Commissioner's Report
No. 93-P-14 - Peer Review of Hydrogeological Studies Submitted in
Support of Two Development Proposals in the Hamlet of Tyrone, Town
of Newcastle;
I - 3 Correspondence received from R.M. Larocque, 47 Elford Drive,
Bowmanville - Plan lOM-840, Eiram Subdivision;
I - 4 News Release received from Environment Canada - Environmental
Choice Program Releases Another Product Guideline;
I - 5 Correspondence received from Margaret F. Delisle, President,
Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Freeze on Grants-In-Lieu of
Taxes;
I - 6 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Greater Toronto Area Strategic Action Plan -
Consultation Process and Policy Content;
I - 7 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham - House Forms and Densities Study for the
Greater Toronto Area;
1-8 News Release received from Transport Canada - Government of
Canada to Proceed With Runway - Construction Projects at Pearson;
I - 9 Correspondence received from Mr. and Mrs. Robert & Josette Rene,
873 Grandview Drive South, Oshawa, LIH 8G9 - Land Use For South-
West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan;
I - 10 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on
December 5, 1992;
I - 11 Correspondence received from the Ministry of the Environment -
Second Notice to Delegates - 40th Ontario Conference on the
Environment - June 13 - 16, 1993 Four Seasons Inn on the Park,
Toronto;
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-5
Municipal
Archives System
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March 8, 1993
I - 12 Correspondence received from D. Crombie, Metropolitan Clerk, The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto - Proposed Northern Ontario
Solid Waste Management System Project at the Former Adams Mine
Site;
I - 13 Correspondence received from Edna Cameron, Clerk, Township of
Brighton - Resolution pertaining to a Development Charge
Implemented by Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education;
I - 14 Correspondence received from Lee Fraser, Manager, Community
Services, Durham Region YMCA - Introductory Letter;
I - 15 Correspondence received from James Gubinczki, President,
AM.C.T.O. - Municipal Monitor;
1- 16 News Release received from the Federal Environmental Assessment
Review Office - Pearson Environmental Assessment Panel Sends Letter
to Federal Environment Minister Jean Charest;
I - 17 News Release received from the Ontario Ministry of Environment and
Energy - Jobs Ontario Commits $2.58 Million For Sewer and Water
Construction;
I - 18 Correspondence received from Elizabeth Kerr, Board Chairman,
Newcastle Public Library Board - Booklet entitled "BniIding the
Network";
1- 19 Correspondence received from Walter J. Peck, District Engineer,
Ministry of Transportation - 1993 Subsidy Allocation.
Resolution #C-172-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence received from Mrs. J.A Burrows, R.R. #1,
Blackstock, LOB lBO, requesting assistance in fmding a proper place for the
establiabment of a municipal archives system, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Town Clerk for review and
preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee; and
THAT Mrs. Burrows be advised of Council's decision.
tlCARRlED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D -6
Bowmanville
Hospital Tag Day
M02.GE
D -14
Super Cities
Walk For MS
M02.GE
D -15
Apartments In
Houses
D04.AF
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March 8, 1993
Resolution #C-173-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT the correspondence dated February 12,1993, from Mary Fletcher,
President, Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital, requesting permission to hold the
Auxiliary's Annual Tag Day, be received;
THAT permission be granted to the Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital to hold
their Tag Day on Friday, May 14, 1993; and
THAT Mary Fletcher be advised of Council's deciaion.
nCARRIED"
Resolution #C-l 74-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 25, 1993, from Karen Freedman,
Fundraising/Event Co-ordinator, Ontario Division, SUPER CITIES WALK,
Multiple Sclerosis requesting proclamation of SUPER CITIES WALK day, be
received;
THAT Sunday, April 18, 1993 be proclaimed 'THE SUPER CITIES WALK"
day in the Town of N ewcastIe and advertised in accordance with Town Policy;
and
THAT Karen Freedman be advised of Council's decision.
nCARRIED"
Resolution #C-175-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT the correspondence dated February 26, 1993, from Dale Anderson,
Political Affairs Committee, Chairperson, Oshawa & District Real Estate Board,
addressed to The Honourable Evelyn Gigantes, Minister of Housing, requesting
comments on the apartments in housing issue, be received; and
THAT a copy of Report PD-198-92 "Apartments in Houses; A Consultation
Paper on Legislative Amendments to Allow One Apartment in a House" -
Ontario Government, be forwarded to Dale Anderson.
IICARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D -17
KK1 Landf"ill
Site
D03.DU
D -18
Raising The
Flag Against
Racism
M02.GE
D -7
Bell Canada
Rate Increase
A12.BE
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March 8, 1993
Resolution #C-176.93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the items of correspondence dated February 24, 1993, from Mr. and
Mrs. Schultz, 3428 Regional Road 18, R.R. #1, Newcastle, regarding the I.WA
decision to consider the KK2 site for a potential landfill site, be received; and
THAT Mr. and Mrs. Schultz be forwarded a copy of Report PD-28-93, Interim
Waste Authority Durham Region Landf"ill Site Search; Step 5 - Shortlist of
Candidate Sites, and adviaed of Council's decision in this matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C.I77-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT the correspondence dated February 19, 1993, from Brian Vrebosch,
President, Multicultural Council of Oshawa/Durham, requesting that the Town
of Newcastle fly the flag against racism during the week of March 21 - 28, 1993
at the Municipal Administrative Centre, be received; and
THAT the request of Mr. Vrebosch be approved and he be advised of Council's
decision.
IlCARRIED"
Mayor Hamre made a decIaration of interest with respect to Correspondence
Items D - 7, D - 8 and D - 9; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion
and voting on the subject matter. Mayor Hamre indicated that members of
her family are employed by Bell Canada.
Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #C-178-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 15,1993, from Edmond
Vanhaverbeke, President, Syvan Developments Limited, requesting Council's
support in including Newcastle Village in Bell Canada's Toll Free Area of
Toronto, be received; and
THAT Edmond Vanhaverbeke be forwarded a copy of Resolution #C-150-93,
passed by Council on Mareh 1, 1993 dealing with this matter.
IICARRIEDII
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-8
Bell Canada
Rate Increase
A12.BE
D - 9
Bell Canada
Rate Increase
A12.BE
D -1
York Region
Response to GTA
Working Reports
A01.GR
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March 8, 1993
Resolution #C-179-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by COWlcillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 10, 1993, from John Muzik,
President, Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce, requesting Council's
support in including Newcastle Village in Bell Canada's Toll Free Area of
Toronto, be received; and
THAT John Muzik be forwarded a copy of Resolution #C-150-93, passed by
Council on March 1, 1993 dealing with this matter.
.CARRIED"
Resolution #C-I80-93
Moved by CouncilIor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 16, 1993, from Pauline Mote,
Vice-President, Matthews & Associates, requesting COWlcil's support in
including Newcastle Village in Bell Canada's Toll Free Area of Toronto, be
received; and
THAT Pauline Mote be forwarded a copy of Resolution #C-150-93, passed by
Council on March 1, 1993 dealing with this matter.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre re-assumed the Chair.
Resolution #C-181-93
Moved by COWlcillor O'Toole, seconded by COWlcillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 17, 1993, from Harold W. Brown,
Deputy Clerk, York Region, forwarding the Region of York's response to the
G.T.A Report "Shaping Growth in the G.T.A" and seeking Council's
endorsement of the principle of creating a Regional Co-ordinating Committee,
be received;
THAT the position of the Region of York be endorsed by the Town of
Newcastle; and
THAT Harold Brown be advised of COWlcil's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-2
Rail Haul
North Coalition
CI0.AD
D-3
Plarming and
Development Reform
In Ontario
CI0.AD
D -4
The Liveable
Toronto Area
D03.OR
D-1O
Kirkland Lake
Former Adams
Mine Site
D03.ME
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March 8, 1993
Resolution #C-182-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated February 23, 1993, from Bonny Harrison,
Deputy Clerk, The Corporation of the City of North Bay, requesting Council's
endorsement of a resolution with respect to the Rail Haul North Coalition, be
received;
THAT the resolution of the City of North Bay be endorsed by the Council of
the Town of Newcastle; and
THAT Mayor Stan Lawlor, The Corporation of the City of North Bay, be
advised of Council's decision.
ttCARRIED"
Resolution #C-183-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the correspondence dated February 12, 1993, from Linda Fry, Clerk-
Treasurer, The Corporation of the Township of Osprey, requesting endorsation
of a resolution to petition the Government of Ontario to not approve the
recommendation of the Commiasion Responsible for Planning and Development
Reform in Ontario, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-184-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by CouncilIor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated January 21, 1993, from Joan Doiron,
Downtown Toronto Public School Trustee, Chair, Enviromnentalists Plan
Transportation, forwarding a summary of 'The Liveable Toronto Area:
Transforming Transportation for Prosperity and Sustainability", be received for
information.
"CARRIEDII
Resolution #G-185-93
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by CouncilIor Hooper
THAT the correspondence dated February 19, 1993, from Joe Mavrinac,
Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake, requesting that Council endorse the
resolution from the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, that the Ministry of
the Enviromnent be requested to ensure that the I.W.A. include the former
Adams Mine Site and any other proposals that may come forward in a full
environmental assessment, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-ll
Ontario Hydro
Rate Increase
CI0.AD
D -12
Animal Alliance
of Canada
PI4.AN
D .13
Free Trade
Agreement
ClO.AD
D-16
Reconstruction
Prince Street
T05.GE
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March 8, 1993
Resolution #C-186-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated February 23, 1993, from Rose Caterini, Acting
Clerk, City of Stoney Creek, requesting Council's endorsation of a resolution
urging Ontario Hydro to review their current budget in light of the large
increase that is expected to be passed on to hydro users, be received;
THAT the resolution of the City of Stoney Creek be endorsed by the Council
of the Town of Newcastle; and
THAT Rose Caterini be advised of Council's decision.
IICARRIED"
Resolution #C-187-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 11,1993, from Bryan Kozman,
Director, Animal Alliance of Canada, requesting Council's support for a
prohibition on the sale of cats and dogs in the Bowmanville Pound for use in
research, teaching and testing, be received;
THAT the correspondence be tabled to allow for the stafT report on this matter
to be circulated to Council Members for consideration; and
THAT Bryan Kozman be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #c-I88-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 17,1993, from Wayne R. Shred,
Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Regional Labour Council, requesting Council's
endorsation of a resolution calling upon the OmRcliRn Government to abrogate
the existing Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. and stop the implementation
of the North American Free Trade Agreement, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-189-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 26, 1993, from
R.E. Elston, President, Memorial Hospital - Bowmanville, regarding the
reconstruction of Prince Street, be received;
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COMMUNICATIONS
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A Report
March 1, 1993
Item #3
Rezoning
Ronald Sucee
D14.DEV.92.054
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March 8, 1993
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 R.E. Elston be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-190-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-189-93 be amended by deleting the words
"for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose
and Administration Committee" in the second paragraph and replacing them
with the following:
"for appropriate reply and that a copy of the reply be forwarded to Council
Members for information."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-189-93 be then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-191-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
March 1, 1993, be approved with the exception of Items #3 and #6.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-192-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-37-93 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning
By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Ronald Sucee on behalf of Tanglewood
Stables be referred back to staIT for further processing and the preparation of
a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments; and
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REPORTS
Item #6
Development
Charges Policy
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March 8, 1993
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in
Report PD-37 -93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-193-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-41-93 be received;
THAT the Development Charges Policy Report, as approved by Council on
March 2, 1992, be amended by replacing the fIrst paragraph within
Section 2.10.2 with the following new paragraph:
"That for a plan of subdivision or condominium, 25% of the total
amount of the development charge imposed in respect of the
aggregate number of dwellings that are permitted to be
developed on land which the plan applies sba1I be payable on the
execution of an agreement under Section 50 of the P1arming Act,
1983 between the developer and the Town; 25% of the total
amount sba1I be payable prior to the issuance of a building permit
for the fll"st dwelling unit; 25% of the total amount sba1I be
payable on the earlier to occur of the first anniversary of the
issuance of the first building permit and the issuance of a
building permit for the fIrst dwelling unit in addition to building
permits previously issued for 50% of the dwelling units; and the
last 25% of the total amount sba1I be payable on the earlier to
occur of the second anniversary of the issuance of the fll"st
building permit and the issuance of a building permit for the first
dwelling unit in addition to building permits previously issued for
75% of the dwelling units. All payments sba1I be adjusted to
include indexing at the time of payment. ";
THAT the Development Charge By-law be amended to change the indexing
from Construction Cost Index to Building Cost Index and the amending by-law
be brought forth for passage in accordance to the procedure and requirement
set out in the Development Charges Act; and
THAT a copy of Report PD-41-93 and the decision of Council be forwarded to
the Urban Development Institute, the Toronto Home Builders' Association and
the Durham Home Builders' Association.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #G-194-93
Moved by Councillor HAnnAh, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT the foregoing Resolution #G-193-93 be amended by deleting the second
paragraph in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
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REPORTS
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March 8, 1993
"THAT the Development Charges Policy Report as approved by Council on
March 2, 1992, be amended by replacing the first paragraph in Section 2.10.2
with the following paragraph:
'THAT for a plan of subdivision or condominium, 25% of the total amount
of the development charge imposed in respect of the aggregate number of
dwellings that are permitted to be developed on land which the plan
applies shall be payable on the application of the first bniIding permit, the
next 25% of the total shall be payable on the first anniversary date of the
first bniIding permit application, the third 25% and fourth 25% of the
total shall be payable on the 2nd and 3rd anniversary dates of the first
bniIding permit respectively. Where the number of bniIding permits
exceeda the 25% in any given year, the development charge shall be paid
at the time of application for each bniIding permit for the excess number
provided that the owner shall be given credit for development charge, if
any, in determining the next 25% payment. All payments shall be
payable at time of bniIding permit application and shall be adjusted to the
index as provided in the Development Charge By-law.'''
"CARRIEDlt
The foregoing Resolution #C-193-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
By-law 92-225
Resolution #C-195-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT By-law 92-225, being a by-law to stop-up and close part of the road
allowance to vehicular traffic between Lots 14 and 15, Concession 1, former
Township of Darlington, Town of Newcastle, Part 1, Plan 40R-I4465, be
referred back to staff for the preparation of a report considering alternative
routes to access Baseline from Phase I of the Aspen Springs Subdivision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-196-93
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the delegation of John Veldhuis be acknowledged; and
THAT Mr. Veldhuis be invited to report to Council more frequently, at the
discretion of the Community Liaison Group.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-197-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the delegation of Yvonne Hamlin be acknowledged;
THAT the Chief Administrative OffICer be directed to follow up on this matter
after consultation with the solicitor; and
THAT Council re-afIll'm their position of January 18, 1993.
"CARRIEDll
Resolution #C-198-93
Moved by Councillor f[RnnAh, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegations of Hannu Halminen and Ron Aylesworth be
acknowledged; and
THAT Hannu Halminen, Ron Aylesworth and the Urban Development
Institute of Ontario be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-199-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the delegation of Mark Borutskie be acknowledged; and
THAT the Kinsmen Club be granted an exemption from Section 1,
paragraph (l)(b) of By-law 92-160, to allow for the sale of fll'eworks on
Victoria Day Weekend.
SEE FOLLOWING MOTION
Resolution #C-200-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the delegation of Mark Borutskie be referred to the By-law
Enforcement Officer for the preparation of a report to be considered by
the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and
THAT Mark Borutskie be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
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March 8, 1993
Resolution #G-201-93
Moved by Councillor f[AnnAh, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said
by-laws be now read a first and second time:
93-37
being a by-law to authorize the release of an agreement with Claret
Investments Limited and Rexgate Holdings Limited and the
Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for the development of Plan
of Subdivision 10M-820;
93-38
being a by.law to authorize the release of an agreement with Claret
Investments Limited and Rexgate Holdings Limited and the
Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for the development of Plan
of Subdivision lOM-821; and
93-39
being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Treasurer.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-202-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fmal reading of By-laws 93-37 to 93-39 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-203-93
Moved by Councillor DreslinskJ, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
WHEREAS the Greater Toronto Area is the economic focus of growth for the
Province of Ontario;
WHEREAS it is to the benefit of local municipalities and regions that the
Greater Toronto Area be considered a strategic location for business and
investment:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE:
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THAT the principle of co-operation and participation within the Greater
Toronto Area in economic development activities be supported; and
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THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the office of Mayor
Hazel McCallum, Chairman of the Greater Toronto Area Mayors'
Committee.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Business
CommitteelBoards
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
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March 8, 1993
Resolution #C-204-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
WHEREAS Ontario Hydro initiated the Street Smart Lighting Program at a
meeting held at Ontario Place in October 1990;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle expended a considerable amount of
time and expense taking on inventory of the Town's street lighting system and
preparing a tender, all in accordance with the requirements of Ontario Hydro;
AND WHEREAS tenders for the project were opened on October 6, 1992;
AND WHEREAS all of the required information was sent to Ontario Hydro for
approval of the project on November 20, 1992;
AND WHEREAS the Town has not yet received approval of the project from
Ontario Hydro;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE:
THAT Ontario Hydro be requested to expedite the approval of the Street
Smart Lighting Program for the Town of Newcastle.
"CARRIED'
Councillor Dreslinski adviaed Council that Gary Cubitt, Commissioner of Social
Services, has been promoted to the position of Chief Administrative Officer for
the Regional Mwricipality of Durham and wiahed him well in his endeavours.
Councillor Hannah adviaed Council that the Region will be installing traffic
lights at the intersection of Baseline and Courlice Road and also at the
intersection of Prestonvale Road and Highway #2.
Mayor Hamre adviaed Council that Frank Wu, Director of Phuming and
Development, Mofeed Michael, Commissioner of Phuming, Region of Durham
and herself, had a meeting with the Assistant Deputy Minister to address
phuming issues.
As all of the various committees and boards are now dealing with their
budgets, there were no items to be reported under this section of the agenda.
Mayor Hamre made a declaration of interest earlier in the meeting and
refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law.
Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting.
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Council Minutes
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-205-93
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March 8, 1993
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 93-40, being a by-law to confll"Il1
the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held
on the 8th day of March 1993, and that the said by-law be now read a fIrst and
second time.
Resolution #G-206-93
"CARRIEDtt
Moved by Councillor ff AnnA h, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fmal reading of By-law 93-40 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre re-assumed the Chair.
Resolution #C-207-93
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:41 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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