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Council Minutes
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Absent:
Also Present:
MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
October 25, 1993
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, October 25, 1993, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor K Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor D. Scott
Councillor J. O'Toole (On Business)
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 8:03 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 7:53 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, W. Evans (Untll7:53 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 7:53 p.m.)
Town Clerk, P. Barrie
Resolution #C-718-93
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
September 27, 1993, and the minutes of a special meeting of Council
held on October 18, 1993, be approved.
IlCARRIED"
Mr. Wayne Jeffrey, 58 Rossland Road West, Osbawa, LIG 2V5, addressed
Council with respect to Subdivision 1ST -87092 and requested that Council
waive requirement lO(a) of the Conditions of Approval for that subdivision.
Mr. Sam Cureatz, Barrister & Solicitor, Professional Building, 21 King Street
East, Suite 101, Newcastle, LIB IH3, was called but was not present.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-719-93
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October 25, 1993
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the
exception of Items I - 2, I - 5 and I - 12.
"CARRIED"
1 - 1 Correspondence received from the Canadian Radio-Television and
Telecommunications Commission - New Television Programming
Undertaking;
I - 3 Correspondence received from Ed Philip, Minister, Ministry of
Municipal Affairs - Social Contract;
1 - 4 Correspondence received from Jennifer K Himes, 20824 SW 103 PI.,
Miami, Fl., 33189 - An;mRls for ScientifIC Research;
1 - 6 Correspondence received from David Ferguson, Manager, Ministry of
Transportation - Heads of Council of Municipalities Providing
Conventional and/or Specialized Transit Services;
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Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on
September 8, 1993;
Correspondence received from the Ontario Traffic Conference - 1993
Annual Technical Workshop 'Neighbourhood Traffic Calming";
Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee held on September 21, 1993;
Correspondence received from William and Margaret Legros, 1678
Bloor Street, Courtice, LIE 2Nl - Application by Randy Henry on
behalf of Oshawa Wood Products to change a by-law permitting the
temporary establishment of a Flea Market and Auction Centre on Part
Lot 29 & 30, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington, to a
permanent Establishment of Same;
1 - 11 Correspondence received from Frank Penfold, Secretary, Ontario
Plumbing Inspectors Association Inc., - Lloyd Cullen, Director of
Plumhing Inspectors Association Inc.;
1 - 13 Correspondence received from Carol Smitton, Committee Secretary,
Regional Municipality of Durham - Fluoridation of Municipal Water
Supplies.
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COMMUNICATIONS
1-2
Traffic Signals
Nash Road and
Townline Road
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1-5
Interim Waste
Authority
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1 - 12
Durham Region
Sludge Management
Class Environmental
Assessment
D03.EN
D - 2
RoyalCanadian
Legion Remembrance
Day Events
M02.GE
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October 25, 1993
Resolution #C-720-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated October 7, 1993, from Carol Smitton,
Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding the
Installation of TraffIC Control Signals at the Intersection of Regional Road #55
(Townline Road) and Nash Road, be received for information.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #C-721-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated October 8, 1993, from C.E. McIntyre, General
Manager, Interim Waste Authority Limited, forwarding a document called
Impact Management and Compensation Policy, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #c-722-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated October 13, 1993, from Donald D.B. Cane,
President, Simcoe Engineering Group Limited, regarding Durham Region
Sludge Management Class Environmental Assessment, be received for
information.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #C-723-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated October 4, 1993 from Cecile D. Bowers,
Secretary, Branch 178, The Royal Canadian Legion regarding various events
planned for Remembrance Day, be received;
THAT permission be granted for The Royal Canadian Legion to sell the
poppies throughout the Municipality of Clarington;
THAT permission be granted for The Royal Canadian Legion to hold parades in
Bowmanville on November 7 and 11, 1993 provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and
THAT Cecile Bowers be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-6
Installation Of
Sidewalks -
N ewtonville
D -10
Unsafe Condition
Community Centre
Enniakillen
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D-11
Request For
Reduction and
Cancellation of
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October 25, 1993
Resolution #C-724-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence received from R.L. Willsher, Trustee, requesting the
installation of sidewalks on N ewtonville Road to N ewtonville Public School, be
received;
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.L. Willsher be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #c-725-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated October 7, 1993 from Keith McGill,
Enniakillen United Church expressing concern over the deterioration and
unsafe condition of the building which was the Community Centre located on
Old Scugog Street in Enniakillen, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services
for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose
and Administration Committee; and
THAT Keith McGill be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-726-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated October 18, 1993 from Richard Taylor Taxes
requesting a reduction and cancellation of certain taxes for the property
located at 173 Baseline Road East, Bowmanville due to fire damage sustained
on September 15, 1993, be received; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Treasurer for response.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-l
Message of
Support - KIN
Magazine
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Upgrading of
Kendal Park
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October 25, 1993
Resolution #C-727-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated October 5, 1993, from John and
Dodie Glynn, Kinsmen and Kinette National Presidents, regarding the
"Message of Support" Campaign, be received;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington purchase a one/twelfth page ad for the
1994 Association's National Publication KIN Magazine
at a cost of $245.00; and
THAT John and Dodie Glynn be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-728-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor fl'RnnRh
THAT the correspondence dated October 1, 1993 from Christine Robinson,
Secretary-Treasurer, Kendal Eagles Senior Baseball Team and the delegation
of Sam Cureatz, pertaining to the possibility of upgrading the Harvey Jackson
Memorial Park in Kendal be received; and
THAT Christine Robinson and Sam Cureatz be advised that, if they wish to be
considered for municipal funding for this project, an application must be fIled
with the municipality by the November 12, 1993 deadline.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-729-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated October 1, 1993 from Christine Robinson,
Secretary-Treasurer, Kendal Eagles Senior Baseball Team, pertaining to the
possibility of upgrading the Harvey Jackson Memorial Park in Kendal be
received; and
ThAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services
for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose
and Administration Committee; and
THAT Christine Robinson and Sam Cureatz be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED'
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-4
Celebrate
Durham '94
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Financial
Grant to
Energy Probe
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Installation of
Sidewalks -
N ewtonville
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October 25, 1993
Resolution #c-730-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor RRnnRh
THAT the correspondence dated October 7, 1993, from P.W. Olive,
Commissioner, Economic Development, requesting a donation of $750.00 from
the Municipality of Clarington for the acquisition of promotional items for the
Celebrate Durham '94 Campaign, be received;
THAT the request for a donation be approved; and
THAT P.W. Olive be advised of Council's decision.
lICARRIEDII
Resolution #C-731-93
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated October 5, 1993, from June Rowlands, Mayor,
City of Toronto, forwarding a report entitled 'Financial Grant to Energy Probe
in Connection With the Constitutional Challenge to Certain Provisions of the
Nuclear Liability Act" and requesting funds in support of Energy Probe's
efforts, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-732-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the petition received requesting the installation of sidewalks on
N ewtonville Road to N ewtonville Public School, be received;
THAT the petition 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 lead petitioner, Sharon Steele, be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 8
Handicapped
Person Access
Solina Community
Centre Hall
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NDP's Policy
In-Home Health
Care
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October 25, 1993
Resolution #C-733-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated October 11, 1993 from E. Jean Taylor, Solina
Chairperson, Finance Committee, Solina Community Centre regarding the
progress of the handicapped persons access project, be received;
THAT Elaine Ziemba, Minister of Citizenship with responsibility for Human
Rights, Disability Issues, Seniors' Issues and Race Relations be advised that the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington fully endorses the handicapped
persons access project for Solina Hall and requests that the community's
application for funding under the Access Fund program be reviewed
expeditiously upon receipt; and
THAT Jean Taylor be advised that the municipality will assist with the
application once it has been received from the Province.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-734-93
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-733-93 be amended by adding a new third
paragraph as follows:
"THAT the Solina Community Centre Board be commended for their
tremendous effort of fundraising for this worthwhile project; and"
ttCARRIEDIt
The foregoing Resolution #C-733-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-735-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated October 14, 1993, from the Ontario Home
Health Care Providers' Association, forwarding an informational brochure
regarding the NDP's policy to eliminate private companies from providing in-
home health care to the citizens of Ontario, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
October 18, 1993
Report #2
Report #3
Selection
Process for
C.A.O.
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October 25, 1993
Resolution #C-736-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
October 18, 1993, be approved.
IlCARRIED"
Resolution #C-737-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Confidential Report CS-25-93 be referred to the end of the meeting to
be considered during an "In Camera" session.
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Resolution #c-738-93
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report Admin. 8-93 be received;
THAT the fIrms Peat, Marwick, Stevenson & Kellogg and van Straubenzee
Consulting Corporation be selected for interview from the consulting fll'lllS
identified in Report Admin. 8-93;
THAT staff be authorized to set up the appropriate interviews and notifY
Council of the timing of same;
THAT the successful firm be requested to conduct an executive search for the
position of Chief Administrative OfI'lCer; and
THAT the corresponding consulting fee be drawn from the Working Funds
Reserve Account #2900-X-1.
Resolution #C-739-93
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #c-738-93 be referred to the end of the
agenda to be considered during the "In Camera" session.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #4
Agreement With
Ontario Hydro
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October 25, 1993
Report Admin. 9-93 was distributed as a handout.
Resolution #C-740-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report Admin. 9-93 be received as a handout;
THAT the Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and Ontario Hydro substantially in the form of that referenced as
Appendix #1 to By-law #93-170 be approved;
THAT the Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington, the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham and
Ontario Hydro substantially in the form of that referenced as Appendix # 1 to
By-law #93-171 be approved;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington be
authorized to execute Agreements with the Regional Municipality of Durham
and Ontario Hydro substantially in the form of the Agreements identified in
the recommendations above;
THAT By-law 93-170 and By-law 93-171 be enacted; and
THAT with regards to the receipt and disbursement of funds, the following
recommendations be approved:
1) THAT any funds received from the Station "B' account and the Escrow
Fund account be deposited in a separate reserve fund account called
the ImpactlEscrow Funds Account;
il) THAT funds received from the Station "A" account be deposited in a
separate reserve fund called Clarington/Region (A Account) Reserve
Fund;
ill) THAT as funds are received in respect of Ontario Hydro's contribution
to the fire operations cost, they be deposited in a separate reserve fund
account called Fire Primary Response Reserve Fund;
iv) THAT any funds received toward the construction of a new fire station
be deposited into a separate reserve fund called Fire Headquarters
Capital Construction Reserve Fund;
v) THAT access to the Reserve Funds noted above be through the annual
budgetary process or as identified through recommendations to Council
in the form of reports to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee; and
vi)
THAT appropriate by-laws to establish the reserve funds required be
brought forward to Council for enactment;
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REPORTS
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October 25, 1993
THAT a copy of Report Admin. 9-93 and the applicable by-laws be forwarded
to:
Mr. Gary Herrema, Chair, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Mr. Donald
Shaw, former Station Manager, Darlington Nuclear Generating Station,
Ontario Hydro and Mr. Ian Motherwell, Assistant General Counsel, Ontario
Hydro.
'CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Novak
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Councillor O'Toole
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-741-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the delegation of Mr. Wayne Jeffrey be acknowledged;
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Community Services dated
October 21, 1993, regarding the delegation of Wayne Jeffrey, pertaining to
Plan of Subdivision 18T-87092 be received;
THAT Requirement lO(a) of Conditions of Approval of fInal plan registration of
Plan of Subdivision 18T-87092 be waived; and
THAT Wayne Jeffrey of Jeffrey Homes be advised of actions taken.
I'CARRIED"
Resolution #C-742-93
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 first and second time:
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BY-LAWS
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October 25, 1993
93-165 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (Lester Little);
93-166 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Wmslow-Gerolamy
Motors;
93-167 being a by-law to repeal By-law 86-124, as amended, a by-law to appoint
a Chief Administrative Officer (L. Kotseffl;
93-168 being a by-law to appoint an Acting Chief Administrative Officer
(M. Marano);
93-169 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Sell between
Grant Edwards and Sandra Edwards and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington;
93-170 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the
Municipality of Clarington and Ontario Hydro respecting the Darlington
Nuclear Generating Station; and
93-171 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the
Municipality of Clarington, the Regional Municipality of Durham and
Ontario Hydro, respecting the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
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Absent
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Novak
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Scott
Resolution #c-743-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 93-165 to 93-171 inclusive, be
approved
"CARRIED'l
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OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update
Boards/Committees
Update
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October 25, 1993
Resolution #C-744-93
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the request from the Clarington Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee for a grantlloan to assist in the publishing of the Clarke
Township Inventory, be received;
THAT the request for a grantlloan in the amount of $5,500.00 be approved
from Contingency Account to be repaid as funds become available; and
THAT Tom Barrie, Vice-Chair, Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Novak
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Councillor O'Toole
Councillor Dreslinski informed Council that Dr. Kyle, the Medical Officer of
Health for the Region of Durham, has advised the Health and Social Services
Committee that there has been a large increase in rabies in farm animals in
the area
Councillor Hannah advised that the Waste Management Committee has now
hired a consultant to formulate a new strategy on waste management for the
Region of Durham.
Mayor Hamre advised that the Regional Planning Committee has ratified its
position on the Durham Regional Official Plan and sent it back to the Minister
for approval, who has advised that the plan would receive action forthwith.
Councillor Dreslinski advised that the Orono Town Hall has recently completed
the interior painting for which they received a grant in 1993.
She advised that the Orono Arena Board meetings are going very well and that
the day-to-day operations of the arena are being looked after by the Orono
Athletic Association.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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October 25, 1993
Councillor Dreslinski advised that the Community Liaison Group Update on
activities was a very informative meeting.
Councillor Novak advised that the Bowmanville Museum is planning a Sadie
Hawkins Box Social and invited everyone to attend.
Councillor Scott extended an invitation to attend the Clarke Museum
Halloween event on Sunday, October 31, 1993. He indicated that there will be
apple bobbing, pumpkin carving, races, etc.
Mayor Hamre advised that she attended the Oranges and Tea Concert in
Oshawa on Friday evening and marvelled at the amount of wonderful talent
located in the Municipality of Clarington. On Saturday evening Mayor Hamre
attended the Durham Region Police Retirement Dinner on behalf of Council
and on Sunday she attended the Open House at the Orono Town Hall and also
the C.N .1.B 75th Anniversary Presentation to the Lions Club and Lionettes
Club.
Resolution #C-745-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-746-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting be "In Camera'
"CARRIED"
Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting as Mayor Hamre made
a declaration of interest during the "In Camera" session.
Resolution #c-747-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre reassumed the Chair.
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October 25, 1993
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-748-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 93-172, being a by-law to confirm
the proceedings, with the exception of the "In Camera' session, at this meeting
held on the 25th day of October 1993, and that the said by-law be now read a
first and second time.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Novak
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Councillor O'Toole
Resolution #c-749-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fmal reading of By-law 93-172 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre made a declaration of interest during the "In Camera" session
and vacated her chair for discussion on the Confirming By-law for that portion
of the meeting.
Councillor Dreslinski chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #C-750-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 93-173, being a by-law to confJrm
the proceedings of this meeting during an "In Camera" session held on the 25th
day of October 1993, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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October 25, 1993
Resolution #c-751-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 93-173 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-752-93
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:11 p.m.
nCARRIED"
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