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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/10/1993 . . . Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Absent: Also Present: MINUTES DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS TOWN OF NEWCASTLE May 10, 1993 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, May 10, 1993, at 7:00 p.rn., in the Council Chambers Councillor Scott led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dreslinski Councillor K Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor D. Scott Councillor L. Hannah (On Regional Business) Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 7:25 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 7:25 p.m.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans (Until 7:25 p.rn.) Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 7:25 p.m.) Town Clerk, P. Barrie Resolution #C-335-93 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 26, 1993, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Scott advised Council that the report being prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer as requested in Resolution #G-328-93, will be presented to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on June 7, 1993, rather than May 17, 1993 as noted in the minutes. There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting. Resolution #C-336-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 10 and I - 19. "CARRIEDll . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 2 - May 10, 1993 I-I Correspondence received from C. Smitton, Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham - Ontario Biomedical Waste Management Strategy; I _ 2 Correspondence received from Margaret Rhijnsburger, Supervisor, Regulatory Administration, Consumers Gas - Notice of Application; I _ 3 Minutes of meetings of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority held on March 11, March 18 and January 21, 1993; I - 4 News Release received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Province Gives Municipalities Increased 3R Powers; I _ 5 Correspondence received from R. Rigby, Superintendent of Business, Peterborough-Victoria Northumberland and Newcastle Separate School Board - 1993 Mill Rates; I-6 I-7 . I-8 I-9 I -11 Correspondence received from Elizabeth Kerr, Chairperson, Newcastle Public Library Board - 1993 Budget; News Release received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO Defers Decision on Draft Disentanglement Agreement; Correspondence received from Maurice F. Strong, Chairman, Ontario Hydro, Rate Increase for 1993; Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on April 14, 1993; Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Submission Regarding the Draft Report on Planning and Development in Ontario; I _ 12 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Regional Housing Statement; I _ 13 Correspondence received from Ian D. Macnab, General Manager, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority - Provincial Grant Reductions to Conservation Authorities; I - 14 Correspondence received from Paul Waterman, Head, Program Management, Municipal Roads Office, Program Development Branch, Ministry of Transportation - Subsidy Payments for 1993; I _ 15 Correspondence received from Michael D. Davy, Deputy Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby - Commission on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario - New Planning for Ontario - Draft Report; . I - 16 Correspondence received from Gerald W. Brown, addressed to Mr. Walter Pitman, Chairman, Interim Waste Authority - KK2 Site; I _ 17 Correspondence received from Margaret Kelch, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transportation - Expenditure Control Plan; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 10 CLOCA Minutes AOl.CL I -19 Clean-Up Of Museum Grounds AOO.GE .3- May 10, 1993 I - 18 Correspondence received from Dave and Joan Norster, Kinsmen & Kinette National Presidents - KIN Magazine; I - 20 Correspondence received from Mavis Carlton, President, Port Darlington Community Association - Numerous Concerns Along the Lakeshore in Bowmanville; I - 21 Correspondence received from Carl Lorusso, President, Ontario Waste Management Association - Dewees' Study - Public VB. Private Waste Management Systems; I - 22 Correspondence received from Christine Kendall, President, Oshawa & District Real Estate Board - Commercial Concentration Tax. Resolution #C-337-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on April 20, 1993, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" ~~FOLLOWINGAMENDINGMOTION) Resolution #C-338-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-337-93 be amended by adding the followiog thereto: "and that the Chief Administrative OffICer be directed to write to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources requesting that all items of correspondence pertaining to the Authority's interest in Darlington Provincial Park, be forwarded to the Town of N ewcastle.ll 'CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-337-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-339-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated April 28, 1993, from Mark JsrkmRn, Curator, Clarke Museum & Archives, thanking Mr. Fred Horvath for his help in cleaning up the Museum grounds for the Annnal Board of Directors Reception, be received for information. "CARRIED!! . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-4 Seniors' Month M02.GE D- 5 Serving Of Alcohol So1ina Park Events P09.Ll D-6 Smoking by-law S08.SM - 4- May 10, 1993 Resolution #C-340-93 , Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence received from Elaine Ziemba, Minister of Citizenship, regarding Seniors' Month, be received; THAT the month of June 1993 be proclaimed "Seniors' Month" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town policy; and THAT Elaine Ziemba be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-341-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 14, 1993 from Gerald Bray, So1ina Park Committee, requesting Council's approval in obtaining a liquor licence at So1ina Park, be received; THAT the Town Clerk be authorized to issue a letter advising that Council has no objection to the issuance of a liquor licence at So1ina Park for the following dates: May 15 & 16, 1993 May 29 & 30, 1993 June 5 & 6, 1993 June 12 & 13, 1993 June 19,1993 June 26 & 27, 1993 July 10 & 11, 1993 July 17 & 18, 1993 July 24 & 25, 1993 August 15, 1993 August 28 & 29, 1993 September 11 & 12, 1993 September 18 & 19, 1993 Bernie's Mens Rec. Ball Gen-Auto Lob Ball Friday Nite Hockey Ball Tour. North Durham Mens Mixed Ball Solina Day Solina Steelers Ball Solina Nailers Ball Conabys Ball Tour. Mixed Ball Tour. G.M. Chasais Classic North Durham Woman's Finals North Durham Men's Finals So1ina Soccer Ball; and THAT Gerald Bray be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-342-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 22, 1993 from Evylin Stroud encouraging Council to adopt a by-law to regulate smoking in public places, be received; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D.S Saint Elizabeth Visiting Nurses' Week M02.GE D-9 Canada's Fitweek M02.GE D -10 Recycling Bins E07.GE - 5- May 10, 1993 THAT the correspondence be referred to the Joint Health and Safety Committee for review in conjunction with this matter; and THAT Evylin Stroud be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-343-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 22, 1993 from Shirlee Sharkey, President/CEO, Saint Elizabeth Visiting Nurses' Association of Ontario requesting the proclamation of Saint Elizabeth Visiting Nurses' Association Week, be received; THAT the week of June 14 to 20, 1993 be proclaimed "Saint Elizabeth Visiting Nurses' Month' in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town policy; and THAT Shirlee Sharkey be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resowtion #C-344-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 15, 1993 from Roger Duval, Chair, Canada's Fitweek Executive Committee, requesting the proclamation of Canada Fitweek, be received; THAT the week of May 28 to June 6, 1993 be proclaimed "Canada Fitweek" in the Town of Newcastle and advertised in accordance with Town policy; and THAT Roger Duval be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-345-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence received from Malika Taghaoussi and Heather Kalka requesting assistance in the placing of recycling bins/domes in the community, be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for direct reply, with a copy forwarded to the Mayor and members of Council. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-14 Bingo Halls P09.GE D -15 Bus Stop King St. W. T03.GO D -16 Heritage Week Events M02.GE D-l Resolution From Town of Geraldton CI0.AD - 6- May 10, 1993 Resolution #C-34t>-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the petition received from Isabel Graham requesting a bingo hall in the Town of Newcastle, be received; and THAT Isabel Graham be advised of Council's decision in this matter and forwarded a copy of Report CD-03-93 addressing this issue. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-347 -93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated May 3,1993 from Barbara Cunningham, Scugog Professional Building regarding the relocation of a bus stop to 98 King Street West, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works to be considered in conjunction with the review of this matter; and THAT Barbara Cunningham be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #G-348-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence items received from Sher Leetooze, Chairman, Heritage Week Committee regarding several events taking place for Heritage Week, be received; THAT permission be granted to the Heritage Week Committee to hold their annual parade on May 29, 1993 provided they apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; THAT permission be granted for the use of the Town Square for the opening ceremonies and the raising of the Heritage Week flag on May 29, 1993; and THAT Sher Leetooze be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-349-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated April 21, 1993, from The Corporation of the Town of Geraldton, regarding the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 Resolution From Village of Belcarra CI0.AD D-3 Bowmanville BIA Street Closings M02.GE -7 - May 10, 1993 Resolution #C-350-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated March 16, 1993, from Ralph Drew, Mayor, Village of Belcarra, regarding the Young Offenders Act, be received; THAT the resolution passed by the Village of Bellcarra be endorsed by the Council of the Town of Newcastle; and THAT a copy of Council's resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Justice and to Michael Cotten, Belcarra Protective Services Committee. 'CARRIED" Resolution #C-351-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated April 21, 1993 from Garth Gilpin, Secretary- Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting street closures on various dates, be received; THAT permission be granted to the Bowmanville Business Centre for the following street closures, provided they apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department: a) King Street (from the west side of Division Street to the east side of Scugog Road): i) Strawberry Festival and Sidewalk Sale - Saturday, June 19, 1993 from 8:00 arn. until 6:00 p.m. ii) Apple Festival and Craft Sale - Friday, October 15, 1993 from 6:00 p.m. until Saturday, October 16, 1993 at 9:00 p.m. b) Temperance Street North and South (excluding King Street, from Church Street to the north end of the St. John's Church property): i) Heritage Week Downtown - 'Old Tyme White Elephant Sale"- Friday, May 28, 1993 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.rn. il) Tree-Lighting Ceremony - Friday, December 3, 1993 from 6:00 p.rn. until 9:00 p.m.; and THAT Garth Gilpin be advised of Council's decision. (SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-7 Property Complaint POl.GE .8- May 10, 1993 Resolution #C-352-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #G-351-93 be divided to allow for discussion of part (a) separate from part (b). "CARRIED" Resolution #C-353-93 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT part (il) of the foregoing Resolution #C-351-93 be referred to the Durham Regional Police Department and to the Town of Newcastle Fire Department to determine whether the closure of King Street will cause any problems for emergency vehicles FORTHWITH. "CARRIEDII The remainder of Resolution #C-351-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED. Resolution #C-354.93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated April 18, 1993 from Tom and Erika Sheehan regarding the deterioration of land, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the By-law Enforcement Officer for review and preparation of a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Tom and Erika Sheehan be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-355-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-354-93 be amended by adding the word "FORTHWITH" thereto. tlCARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-354-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -11 AMO Official Voting Delegates D -12 Library Expansion D-13 KRCA- Provincial Cuts In Conservation AOl.KA D -17 Municipal Alert Mid-Year Grant Reduction - 9- May 10, 1993 Resolution #C-356-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the 1993 Aonnal AMO Conference Official Voting Delegates' Accreditation Form, be received; THAT two stsff members and three Council Members be appointed as the Town of Newcastle's Voting Delegates for the Aonnal AMO Conference; and THAT the Clerk forward all necessary documentation to The Association of Municipalities of Ontario. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-357-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the correspondence dated April 27, 1993, from Elizabeth Kerr, Chairman, Newcastle Public Library Board, regarding a recommendation of the Bowmanville Museum Board that the existing fIre hall be considered by the Town as the site for expansion of the Library, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #G-358-93 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded b:r Councillor Dres1inski THAT the correspondence dated April 30, 1993, from Ian Macnab, General Manager, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, forwarding a situation update and municipal response to Provincial cuts in conservation, be received for information. "CARRIED" Correspondence Item D - 17 was received as a handout. Resolution #C-359-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the Municipal Alert advising of a resolution passed by Ontario Mayors at their meeting held on May 7, 1993, regarding unplanned mid-year grant reductions, be received; THAT the resolution of the Ontario Mayors be endorsed by the Council of the Town of Newcastle; and THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be advised of Council's decision. nCARRIEDII . . . Council Minutes MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A Report May 3, 1993 Item #9 Durham Regional Official Plan -10 - May 10, 1993 Resolution #C-360-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 3, 1993, be approved with the exception of Item #9. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to Item #9 of Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that she resides in close proximity to one of the sites noted in Report PD-77 -93. Resolution #C-361-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-77-93 be received; THAT the comments contained in Report PD-77-93 be endorsed as Council's position on the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Post-Circulation Comments on the new Durham Regional Official Plan; THAT 'he Ministry of Municipal Affairs be requested to meet with Regional and local stsff to resolve the outstanding issues including but not limited to population projections, density and intensification, phasing and urban boundary expansions, subwatershed planning, aggregate policies and rural settlements; THAT area municipalities have further opportunity to review the recommended modit""JCations prior to the Minister's approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-77-93 be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Miniatry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Housing and other area municipalities in the Region of Durham; and THAT the Town of Newcastle's response pertaining to Highway 407 be deferre9 for future discussions to be held at the Council meeting of May 31, 1993. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes REPORTS -11- May 10, 1993 Resolution #C-362-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-361-93 be amended as follows: a) THAT paragraph 2 be amended by adding the following: "with the exception that the Town objects to modifications #37 and #38 to the Durham Regional Official Plan since Section 5.2.5 contained in the 1991 Durham Regional Official Plan submitted to the Province is appropriate without the need for the modifications"; and b) THAT paragraph 5 be amended to include "Gord Mills, M.P.P." nCARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-361-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-363-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of a confidential personnel matter during an "In Camera" session later in the meeting. "CARRIED' UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1993 Grant Notifications Resolution #C-364-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the addendum to Report TR-32-93 be received; THAT the revised format of the letter attached to the Addendum to Report TR-32-93 as Schedule A be approved for mailing to the list of organizations per Report TR-32-93; and THAT Council provide direction to proceed with either Option A or Option B as described below: Option A _ Place one advertisement in local area newspapers in the fall for the following budget year grant requests. Option B - (i) Mail application forms in the fall to current grant recipients and inform these groups that no advertisements will be placed for the purposes of 1994 and future grant programs. . . . Council Minutes - 12- May 10, 1993 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS (ii) That new initiatives requesting financial support be considered on an individual hasis either with the overall budget process if requests are received prior to budget deliberations or with funding from contingency if after the budget has been approved. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-365-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-364-93 be amended by deleting Option B of paragraph 3. ItCARRlED" The foregoing Resolution #C-364-93 was then put to a vote arid CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-36t>-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, 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: 93-62 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Martin Road Holdings); 93-63 being a by-law to authorize the release of an agreement with Foster Creek Developments Ltd. and the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for the development of Plan of Subdivision 10M -767 and 10M-776; 93-64 being a by-law to amend By-law 90-174 of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Building Permit Fees); 93-65 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and Joseph and Sheila Giordano for the purchase of certain lands required for erosion protection on Lakeshore Road in the Town of Newcastle; 93-66 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle and Jane Elizabeth Saunders for the purchase of certain lands required for erosion protection on Lakeshore Road in the Town of Newcastle; and . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 13- May 10, 1993 93-67 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Hungarian Culture Club). "CARRIED" Resolution #C-367-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third reading of By-law 93-67 be considered separately. 'CARRIED" Resolution #C-36t>-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 93-62 to 93-66 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to By-law 93-67 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that a member of her family is an Executive member of the Hungarian Culture Club. Resolution #C-369-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and final reading of By-law 93-67 be approved "CARRIED" Resolution #C-370-93 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-371-93 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the meeting be "In Camera" "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT - 14- May 10, 1993 Resolution #G-372-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved. 'CARRIED" There were no items considered under this section of the agenda Councillor Novak made declarations of interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from voting on the Confirming By-law. Resolution #C-373-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 93-68, being a by-law to confll'1ll the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 10th day of May 1993, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-374-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and rmal reading of By-law 93-68 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-375-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:09 p.m. "CARRIED"