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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/1993 . . . Council PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES TOWN OF NEWCASTLE April 26, 1993 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, April 26, 1993, at 7:00 p.rn. in the Council Chambers Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dreslinski Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor D. Scott Chief Administrative OffICer, L. Kotseff Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 8:45 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 8:45 p.m.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans (Until 8:45 p.m.) Town Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 8:45 p.m.) Town Clerk, P. Barrie Mayor Hamre welcomed the First Orono Cub Pack to the Council meeting. Resolution #C-303-93 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 13, 1993, be approved; and THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on April 19, 1993, be approved. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-304-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 13, 1993, be amended by adding the words "for all of Ontario's medical waste" at the end of Resolution #C-259-93. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes MINUTES PUBUC MEETING DELEGATIONS - 2- April 26, 1993 The foregoing Resolution #C-303-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Mayor Hamre announced that the Council of the Town of Newcastle is holding a public meeting for the purpose of citizens wishing to express their concerns regarding By-law 93-60, being a by-law to stop-up and close part of the road allowance to vehicular traffic in Lot 19, Concession 6, former Township of Darlington (Williams Mill Bridge) Town of Newcastle, Part 2, Plan 40R-14291. Mr. Joe Drew, 6625 Holt Road, Bowmanville, indicated that he is the former owner of the subject property and he presently owns adjoining land to the north. Mr. Drew indicated that many dollars have been spent on this bridge over the years and that the closure of it will cause a great inconvenience for citizens who use the road. He also indicated that the road is unique and that some importance should be placed on the historic value of the bridge. Mrs. Alwine David, 30 Williams Mill Road, RR # 1, Bowmanville, voiced her concerns with respect to the closure of the bridge. She indicated that she and her husband own land on both the west and east sides of the bridge and they require the bridge in order to maintain the fence line on the property and also to bring wood out of the property. should the bridge be dismantled, the whole creek valley would be lost for cattle pasture and Mr. and Mrs. David need to establish a new fence east of the creek and use well water to water the cattle. Their existing well is not sufficient to support the additional drinking requirements of the cattle. Mr. E. G. Spong, 124 Byron Street North, Whitby, LIN 4N8, appeared before Council on behslf of his client, Mr. Gerry Van Schyndel. Mr. Spong indicated that Mr. Van Schyndel has similar concerns to those stated earlier by Mr. Drew. Also, Mr. Spong indicated that if the bridge is closed, the value of his client's property will drop to approximately one-third of the estimated 1990 value. Closing the bridge will mean that Mr . Van Schyndel must drive an extra two miles out of his way to get to his property. Ms. Sher Leetooze, 80 Roser Crescent, Bowmanville, LIC 3N9, appeared before Council on behslf of the Bowmanville Toastmasters Club and requested that Council include the Toastmasters Club on the rmallist of clubs that will be displayed on the service club signs at the entrances to Bowmanville. Mr. George Armoyan, Nor-Arm Developments Inc., 1280 Finch Avenue West, Suite 710, Downsview, M2J 3K6, was called but was not present. Ms. Eileen Gagnon, 78 David Crescent, Orono, LOB IMO, appeared before Council on behslf of Family Trust and requested permission to use the Memorial Arena Site for a yard sale on May 29 and 30. She indicated that donations for the yard sale will be received from the public and all proceeds will be going to the y.w.C.A for their "Camp for Kids" Program. Ms. Susan Tolett, 1 King Street West, Bowmanville, was called but was not present. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS - 3- April 26, 1993 Mr. Michael Patrick, Chairman, Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development advised Council that the Task Force is very pleased with the recommendations presented to Council from the General Purpose and Administration Committee, the measurement mechanism put in place and the ongoing liaison with the Task Force. Mr. Patrick thanked Council for their efforts in the area of Economic Development. Resolution #C-305-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m. Resolution #C.30t>-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems I-I and I - 14. "CARRIEDt, I - 2 Correspondence received from Keith Gilbert, Construction Contact Officer, Brighton Construction Office, Ontario Hydro - Notice of Right- of-Way Clearing; I - 3 Correspondence received from Sonia Holiad, Bicentennial Co-ordinator, City of York - 200th Anniversary Celebration; I - 4 Correspondence received from Alan Vaillancourt, addressed to Walter Pitman, Chairman, Interim Waste Authority - KK2 Site; I . 5 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on March 8, 1993; I - 6 Correspondence received from Christel Burke, Public Consultation Co-ordinator, IER Planning, Research and Management Services - IWA Guidelines for the Submission of Briefs; I - 7 Correspondence received from Karla Kolli, Public Consultation Co-ordinator, Dillon Consulting Engineers, Planners, Environmental Scientists - IW A Durham Region Landfill Site Search Response to Site Group and RCN Input on Workshops; I - 8 Correspondence received from Mayor Brian Turnbull, City of Waterloo, Mayor Jane Brewer, City of Cambridge and Mayor Dominic Cardillo, City of Kitchener - 1993 Ontario Parks Association Training Institute and Annual Meeting; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I-I AM.O. News Release M06.GE - 4- April 26, 1993 I - 9 Correspondence received from Dan Radoja, Resources Planning Co-ordinator, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority - KRCA - Conservation Planning Strategy; I - 10 Correspondence received from D.J. Beach, Director, Ministry of the Environment and Energy - Town of Newcastle - Streetlight Ballast Program Contract NW 92-30; I - 11 Correspondence received from Ron Clark, Assistant Deputy Minister (Acting) Waste Reduction Office, Ministry of the Environment and Energy - Resolution Regarding Financial Assistance For Collecting and Processing Scrap Tires; I - 12 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, addressed to Ms. Diana Jardine, Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Post-Circulation Comments on the New Region of Durham Official Plan; I - 13 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on March 9, 1993; I - 15 Correspondence received from Marilou Eva, Multicultural Council of Oshawa/Durham - Raising the Flag; I - 16 Correspondence received from Jo-Anne Warren, B.R.H.A Atom Selects - 1993 Atom Select Hockey Tournament; I-17 Correspondence received from Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator-Clerk, Township of Scugog - Provincial Mandate to Implement Junior Kindergarten; I - 18 Correspondence received from Ken Crichton, 613 Annandale Street, Oshawa, LIH 7S6 - St. Marys Expansion. Resolution #C-307-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the News Release received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, regarding the Long-Term Care Blueprint for Reform, be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 14 Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs Raise the Flag Day M02.GE D -1 Durham Regional Police - Use of Safety Lanes T02.GE D-3 International Museum Day M02.GE - 5- April 26, 1993 Resolution #C-308-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated March 24, 1993, from Jacquelin Holzman, Mayor, City of Ottawa, regarding the organization of the Second Annual National Raise the Flag Day, by the Kinsmen and Kinettes Clubs of Canada, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-309-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-308-93 be amended be adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the local Kinsmen and Kinettes Clubs." "CARRIED!' The foregoing Resolution #C-308-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-310-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated April 5, 1993 from S/Sgt. Forgette, OffICer in Charge, 16 Division, Durham Regional Police Service, requesting permission to use a portion of the parking lot at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex for a Safety Lane on June 14 and 15, 1993 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., be received; THAT the request of S/Sgt. Forgette be approved; and THAT the Director of Community Services contact S/Sgt. Forgette to make the necessary arrangements. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-311-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated April 8, 1993 from Mark I. Jackman, Curator, Clarke Museum and Archives, requesting proclamation of International Museums Day, be received; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-6 Day of Mourning M02.GE D -7 GO Bus Stop Relocation DlS.BO D-S BIA - Tourism in the Town of Newcastle D1S.BO - 6- April 26, 1993 THAT May IS, 1993 be proclaimed "International Museums Day" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town policy; and THAT Mark I. Jackman advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-312-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated April 13, 1993 from Wayne R. Shred, Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Regional Labour Council, requesting proclamation of Day of Mourning, be received; THAT April 2S, 1993 be proclaimed "Day of Mourning" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town policy; and THAT Wayne R. Shred be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-313-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 16, 1993 from Garth Gilpin, Secretary- Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting that Council request that the GO bus stop located in front of 52 King Street West be moved to coincide with the Voyageur bus stop located within the same block, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and preparation of a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Garth Gilpin be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-314-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 16, 1993 from Garth Gilpin, Secretary- Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting that Council continue their involvement in the promoting of tourism in the Town of Newcastle, be received; and THAT Garth Gilpin be forwarded a copy of Council's decision pertaining to Economic Development, specifically Recommendation #21. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -10 Red Shield Month M02.GE D-ll Living Legacy Week M02.GE D-2 Cystic Fibrosis Month M02.GE D-4 Systemic Racism in the Ontario Criminal Justice System Lll.GE - 7- April 26, 1993 Resolution #C-315-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated April 15, 1993 from Captain Sharon Cooper, Campaign Director, The Salvation Army, requesting proclamation of Red Shield Month, be received; THAT the month of May 1993 be proclaimed "Red Shield Month" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town policy; and THAT Captain Sharon Cooper be advised of Council's decision. llCARRIED" Resolution #C-316-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the request received from Doris Wolatein on behslf of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for proclamation of Living Legacy Week, be received; THAT the week of May 3 to 10, 1993 be proclaimed "Living Legacy Week" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town policy; and THAT Doris Wolstein be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED,r Resolution #C-317-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated April 8, 1993 from Mary E. Williams, VP _ Publicity and Promotions, Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, requesting proclamation of Cystic Fibrosis month, be received; THAT the month of May 1993 be proclaimed "Cystic Fibrosis Month" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town policy; and THAT Mary. E. Williams be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-318-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated March 8, 1993, from the Commission on Systemic Racism in the Ontario Criminal Justice System, inviting Council's input, be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 5 Smoking By-law SOS.SM D-9 Membership in F.C.M. AOl.GE MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A Report April 19, 1993 Item #4 Economic Development D02.972.GE - S- April 26, 1993 Resolution #C-319-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 25,1993 from Patricia Vickery regarding the smoking by-laws in the Town of Newcastle and the Region of Durham, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Joint Health and Safety Committee for review in conjunction with this matter; and THAT Patricia Vickery be advised of Council's decision. "CARRlED" Resolution #C-320-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated April 13, 1993, from Bryon Wilfert, Chair, Ontario Regional Committee, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, inviting the Town of Newcastle to consider membership in this organization, be received for information. llCARRIED" Resolution #C-321-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 19, 1993, be approved with the exception of Item #4. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-322-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-44-93 be received; 1. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to develop a program of Stsff training in customer service and to report back including suggestion of a Corporate Mission Statement; . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 9- April 26, 1993 2. THAT the Director of Planning and Development proceed to co-- ordinate among all departments and to prepare a booklet on the Development Process, requirements, guidelines and standards. This booklet should be organized so that the pending name change will not require a complete re-write; 3. THAT the Director of Planning and Development proceed to set target dates for various types of standard building permit applications; THAT the Director also prepare a suitable format to track and report these target dates; 4. THAT all Department Heads and all Stsff deal with Commercial and Industrial applications as top priority; 5. THAT the By-law Enforcement Officers take the necessary steps to enforce the Town's Property Standard By-law and other applicable by- laws with the objective of improving the visual appearance of all industrial areas with the co-operation of the property owners; 6. THAT Council's previous position with respect to Highway 407 and the technically preferred routes for both Highway 407 and the Connecting Link be referred to the Council meeting of May 31, 1993; 7. THAT the Treasurer liaise with the Fair Tax Commission to investigate the possibility of adjustment, if any, to the Provincially governed assessment process; 8. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer take all necessary actions to establish an Economic Development Office in Committee Room #2 on the ground floor of the Municipal Administrative Centre by September, 1993; and THAT the proposed budget referred to in Table 1 of Report PD-44-93 not exceed $20,000. These proposed changes will be brought as a report to Council for approval; 9. THAT Recommendation No.9 pertaining to a one-time kick-off reception and the Tourist Information Centre, be deleted; 10. THAT Ontario Hydro be requested to create a floral garden and welcoming sign including annual maintenance responsibility, on the south side of Highway 401 on the hill at Darlington Generating Station. This display must consider the proposed name change; 11. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer reime the five-year operating plan and capital program as part of the annual budgeting exercise. The goal will be to control cost and take steps to reduce the operating budget; . . . Council Minutes REPORTS -10- April 26, 1993 12. THAT the Phase I Implementation Program contained in Table 1 of Report PD-44-93 be revised as follows: (Item #10 and #11) not to exceed $20,000. Furthermore, Item #13 and #19 must be co-ordinated to coincide with the name change. The exact budget will be brought to Council for approval; 13. THAT the Phase 2 Implementation Program contained in Table 2 of Report PD-44-93 be tabled for future budget discussions; 14. THAT Council approve the contracting of an Economic Development Officer effective September, 1993 for a period of one year. This position will be reviewed as part of the annual budgetary process. The position will be at level 14 non. affiliated staff; 15. THAT the budgetary requirements contained in Table 3 of Report PD- 44-93 for Economic Development for 1993 be approved as revised; and THAT the future (1994 - 1997) budgetary forecasts be considered as part of the Council's budgetary process; 16. THAT effective immediately the following functions be transferred from the Planning and Development Department as follows: a) By-law Enforcement and Parking (Enforcement Function only) to Clerk's Department; Parking lot, meter, signage, equipment maintenance, etc., to Public Works Department; Animal Control to Community Services Department; and School crossing guard request and need study to Public Works Department; b) c) d) It is understood that these organizational changes will not result in any promotions or reclassifications resulting in salary increases either through grid changes or pay equity issues. The intent in reducing the workload in the Planning and Development Department is to facilitate the following changes: spreading the responsibility throughout the organization to accommodate the economic challenge within existing stsff levels; to allow the Official Plan process to be completed by September, 1994; and to allow the position of Economic Development (currently in Planning and Development) to be assigned to the CAOJEDO activity and 50% of Mrs. Strikes' Planning activities are to be assigned to the CAOJEDO activity reporting to the CAO; 17. THAT Recommendation No. 17 pertaining to the salary range of the Economic Development Officer be deleted; 18. THAT Recommendation No. 18 pertaining to a separate title of Director of Economic Development be deleted; Council Minutes . REPORTS . . -11- April 26, 1993 19. THAT effective immediately the Chief Administrative Officer will temporarily carry the additional title of Director of Economic Development. This will empower the CAO/EDO to allocate the necessary resources as may be necessary to prioritize commitments of time and money, subject to Council approval; 20. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer will commit such time as necessary to actively support and promote this important new priority. In the absence of the CAO, the Treasurer will assist with the daily administrative matters reporting to the CAO; 21. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer with responsibilities for Economic Development will bring forward a strategic plan by September, 1993. The plan will identify among other issues: Current Businesses - how to support and retain; Business Opportunities - targeted segments of related area strengths: Agriculture, Resource Industries, Auto Industry, Transportation, Tourism, etc.; 22. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer/EDO will form strategic alliances and networks. Establish function working partnerships with a community wide base of contacts not limited to the following suggestions: the Mayor's Task Force or similar representatives of the business, commercial, unions, agricultural, institutional organizations, the local media as well as MP's and MPP's; Provincial Economic Organizations; Greater Toronto Area participants; Regional Economic Development; and Chamber of Commerce & BIA groups; 23. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer/EDO be directed to bring to Council monthly activity reports. The intent is to monitor results; a suggested list is not limited to the following: Inquiries handled; Contact made with existing business visits; Contacts made with new opportunities; Follow-up strategies and results; Functions attended and planned (ie. Montreal or Las Vegas etc.); Number of contacts made at Trade Shows or other events; Current Industrial Commercial Assessment hase (monthly tracking); Building Permits Issued, etc.; and Newspaper and Media reports (clipping or reports) of how we are being seen in the market; All members of Council must be kept informed of current activities. The confidential nature of some inquiries must be respected by Council. Any failure of this confidence places the entire Council and administration at risk; . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 12- April 26, 1993 24. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer follow up immediately with the Province to establish the status of the name change and report back to Council; 25. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to complete a Privatization Feasibility Study which includes innovative approaches and report back to Council before the end of 1993; 26. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to contact the Mayor's Task Force for the purpose of reviewing their proposal on Total Quality Training and report back to Council; THAT the recommendations contained in Report PD-44-93 be approved, as amended; and THAT Members of the Mayor's Task Force be thanked for their contribution and be provided with a copy of Council's decision. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #G-323-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Sher Leetooze be thanked for her presentation and informed that the Bowmanville Toastmasters Club is on the list of service clubs to be included on the service club signs at the entrances to Town. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-324-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the delegation of Eileen Gagnon be acknowledged; . . . Council Minutes .13 - April 26, 1993 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS THAT the request of Mrs. Gagnon be approved as it is for a non-profit activity; and THAT Mrs. Gagnon be asked to meet with the Director of Community Services to rmalize the details. "CARRIEDIl Resolution #C-325-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the delegation of Michael Patrick be acknowledged; and THAT Mr. Patrick be thanked for his confidence in Council and advised that Council looks forward to working with him in the future. "CARRIEDII Resolution #C-326-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a rll'st and second time: 93-58 being a by-law to amend By-law 87-156, a by-law to provide for the licensing and regulating the keeping of dogs; 93-59 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 1993. "CARRIEDll Resolution #C-327-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and rmal reading of By-laws 93-58 and 93-59 be, be approved. !'CARRIED" By-law 93-60 was not considered by Council at this meeting. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update - 14- April 26, 1993 Resolution #C-328-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott WHEREAS the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible to Council to ensure efficient, economic and timely implementation of Council's policies and decisions and is responsible for co-ordinating and ensuring the conaistency, timeliness and appropriateness of all reports and recommendations made by Town Departments to Council for policy direction and decision; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE: THAT the Chief Administrative Officer review and report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee no later than May 17th, 1993 on: a) the identification and evaluation of the SPeclllC implications to the efficient, responsible performance of all of the CAO's present duties due to the assignments to the Chief Administrative Officer as set out in recommendations 19 to 23 added to Report PD-44-93; and b) the identification and evaluation of the SPeclllC implications of recommendations 19 to 23 added to Report PD-44-93 for the Town Departments, having regard in particular for the need to ensure that at all times, all Town Departments are preparing and submitting consistent, appropriate and expeditious reports and recommendations to Council that must not be compromised in any way. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Mayor Hamre indicated to Council that the Regional Planning Committee has received correspondence from the Province on the Durham Regional Official Plan. The Region will be writing to the Province to indicate that they are completely unhappy with the direction given and the Regional Chair and the Chairman of the Planning Committee will be meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs on this matter. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS CommitteelBoards Update - 15- April 26, 1993 Councillor Dreslinski advised that the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has now hired a Communications Co-ordinator. Also the Newcastle Town Hall Board held elections last week for two individuals, one man and one woman, in accordance with the Montague Agreement. She noted that approximately 60 people were in attendance for the meeting. Councillor Dreslinski expressed her thanks to stsff for the Volunteer Recognition Awards evening held on April 22, 1993. Councillor Hannah advised Council that the Courtice Carnival and Flea Market will be held on May 29, 1993. Councillor Novak reiterated Councillor Dreslinski's thanks to stsff for the Volunteer Recognition Awards evening. She indicated that tables are still available for the Courtice Flea Market on May 29 and also that the Courtice Community Fundraising Committee is holding a golf day on June 12 and extended invitations for all to attend. Councillor O'Toole stressed to Council Members that they should review the document "Building the Network" which the Library Board has put together outlining its future goals. Resolution #C-329-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole. "CARRlEDtt Resolution #C-330-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting be "In Camera" "CARRIED" Resolution #C-331-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT .16 - April 26, 1993 Resolution #C-332-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 93-61, being a by-law to confll'1ll the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 26th day of April 1993, and that the said by-law be now read a fIrst and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-333-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and fmal reading of By-law 93.61 be approved. lICARRIED" Resolution #C-334-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:42 p.m. "CARRIED" 1I/4~-e ktfl~4.~ MA OR