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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/1988 ~. l. '------..-/ J. -~ .. --------- '. Council Minutes Roll Call . MINUTES Delegations . TDWN OF NEWCASTLE January 11, 1988 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, January 11, 1988, at 9:30 a.m., in Court Room #2. Councillor F. Stapleton led the meeting in prayer. Present Were: Mayor J. Winters Councillor A. Cowman Councillor D. Hamre Councillor H. McKnight Councillor F. Stapleton Councillor A. Wotten Absent: Councillor M. Hubbard (Due to Illness) Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, L.Kotseff Town Clerk, D. W. Oakes Treasurer, J. Blanchard Director of Public Works, W. A. Evans Fire Chief, J. Aldridge Acting Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Deputy Director of Planning, L. Taylor Resolution #C-1-88 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, December 21, 1987, be approved as read. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-2-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Mr. L. F. Guy, R. R. #2, Orono, Ontario, LOB 1MO, be added to the Agenda under Delegations. "CARRI ED" Mr. L. F. Guy, R.R. 12, Orono, Ontario, LOB 1MO, addressed Council respecting the Rezoning Applications submitted by Henderson, Spracklin, and Hartwig. He also requested that his letter dated January 7th 1988, to Members of Council be made part of the record. (Its existence is noted and the letter is on file) Council Minutes ......, Delegations . Communications . 9- . - 2 - January 11, 1988 Briefly, Mr. Guy asked that Council not adopt and ratify the recommendation of Committee with respect to the Rezoning Applications. He stated that all of the applicants knew the zoning on the subject lands prior to purchase, proceeded to build homes and carryon commercial activities in contravention of the existing zoning. Mr. Guy stated, that the objectors would be prepared to negotiate a solution to the problem, but first they must bring the lands into compliance with existing zoning. Any agreement reached would not necessarily include the return of the equipment to the properties. Mr. Irwin Hamilton, Solicitor for the objectors, stated that to approve the applications would be to negate the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, and contravene both the Town and Regional Official Plans. He suggested the Zoning Applications were without merit. Mr. Hamilton asked that Council deny the applications and let the property owners and area residents sit down, discuss the problem and resolve it. Resolution #C-3-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor McKnight THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, except for 1-1, 1-2, and 1-13. "CARRIED" I - 3 Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board, held on December 2, 1987; I - 4 News Release received from David Crombie, announcing New Citizenship Awards; I - 5 Correspondence received from Jim Osborne, President, Courtice Park Executive Committee Re: Members of Ad Hoc Committee; I - 6 Correspondence received from Keith Purdy, Re: Zoning By-law Infraction; I - 7 Correspondence received from John Eakins, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Re: 1988 Unconditional Grants Program; I - 8 Minutes of meetings of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority held on November 5, 1987; November 12, 1987; November 19, 1987; December 3, 1987, and December 7, 1987; I - 9 Correspondence received from Daniel Crombie, Metropolitan Toronto Clerk, Re: Residential Recycling Activities; -- Council Minutes '~ Communications . -,- I ". 1-1 Darlington Landfi II Site 35.23.6. - 3 - January 11, 1988 I - 10 Correspondence received from Ontario Good Roads Association Re: Request for Resolutions; I - 11 Correspondence received from Gary Tushingham, Director of Education and Secretary, The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education Re: Courtice West Public School; I - 12 Minutes ,of a ;meeting ef thefflCentral LaKeOotario Conservation AuthoritY;'Jheld 00 December J5, 1987; I - 14 Correspondence received from Andrew Sancton, Director and Associate Professor, Re: "Taking Charge", annual Course for local elected officials; I - 15 Correspondence received from Larry Hannah, President, Courtice & Area Community Association, Re: Funding for full time staff at the Courtice Fire Station; I - 16 Correspondence received from Milt Dakin, Chairman, Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board, Re: 1988 NCSAB Executive Officers. Resolution #C-4-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor McKnight THAT the communication dated December 22, 1987, from Mr. C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Refuse Transfer Station located at the former Darlington Landfill Site, would not be closed at this time, and that the Ministry of the Environment be requested to extend the licence for a further six months, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-5-88 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Resolution #C-4-88 be amended by adding the following: "THAT municipal staff initiate discussions with Regional staff for the purpose of reaching a solution to the Waste Disposal problems facing the Region of Durham and the Town of Newcastle,particularly having regard for the comments made by Metro Chairman Dennis Flynn on December 18th 1987, with respect to the Brock Landfill Site. " "CARRIED" . . - . Council Minutes Communications 1-2 Bowmanville Museum Board 35.60.12. I - 13 Durham Regional Official Plan - Discussion Paper No. 1 - Industrial Component 60.30.2. D - 1 Concerns - Pilkey Courtice Urban Area 60.46.110. - 4 - January 11, 1988 Resolution #C-6-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor McKnight THAT the Minutes of the.Bowmanville Museum for the meeting of December 9th 1987, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-7-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor McKnight THAT the correspondence dated December 15th 1987, from Dr. M. Michael, M.C.I.P., Commissioner of Planning, Region of Durham, forwarding a copy of the Official Plan Discussion Paper No. 1 - Industrial Component, be received. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution He-8-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Resolution #C-7-88 be amended by adding the following: "THAT the subject correspondence be referred to the Planning Department for review and a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-9-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the communication dated November 30, 1987, from Mr. Robert E. Pilkey, 27 Mossgrove Court, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 4A9, thanking Council for the action taken respecting the problems with his house, and requesting that Council take further action to resolve problems with many of the homes in the subdivision be received; AND THAT the correspondence be referred to the staff of the Planning and Works Departments for review of the problems identified and that they report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRI ED AS AMENDED" Council Minutes ~ Communications . . ,c.o,;,,;t . D - 2 Drainage Problems Orono 77 .2.102. D -3 Big Brothers Bowl for Millions 10.2.11. - 5 - January 11, 1988 Resolution #C-10-88 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Resolution #C-9-88 be amended by adding the following: THAT the Planning Department report to Committee within three weeks and include a resolution for Council's consideration which would resolve the question of the type of fence to be constructed within the subdivision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-ll-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the communication dated December 11, 1987, from Mr. W. Kay Lycett, Solicitor, Box 87, Orono, Ontario, LOB 1MO, advising that a number of his clients are now experiencing drainage problems on their properties as the result of the reconstruction of Highway 35/115, and requesting that Council review the problems and assist in its correction by the parties responsible, be received; AND THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Works for review and that the Director be authorized to meet with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for the purpose of resolving the concerns raised by Mr. Lycett and that the General Purpose and Administration Committee be advised of the results of the meetings; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. W. Kay Lycett be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution He-12-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the communication dated December 16, 1987, from Margaret Down, Secretary, Big Brothers Association of Newcastle, P.O. Box 13, 80 King St. W., Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K8, announcing the "Bowling for Millions Week" Campaign scheduled for the week of February 6, 1988, and further requesting permission to fly their Big Brother Flag for the period from February 1st to 13th 1988 be received; AND THAT the requests referred to herein be approved and that members of Council attend the flag-raising ceremony at 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 29th 1988; AND FURTHER THAT Margaret Down be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes . Communications D - 4 Navy League Tag Day 10.2.16. D -5 . Kinsmen Week and Kinsmen Day 10.2.11. D - 6 White Paper on Tax Reform (FCM) 35.49.99. - '- D - 7 - 6 - January 11, 1988 Resolution #C-13-88 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor McKnight THAT the communication dated December 12, 1987, from Mrs. Sheila Brooks, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, Bowmanville Branch, P.O. Box 491, Bowmanville, L1C 3Z2, requesting permission to hold Tag Days from Thursday, May 5th to Saturday May 7th 1988 inclusive be received; AND THAT the request be approved and Mrs. Sheila Brooks advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-14-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the communication dated December 14th 1987, from James E. Coolen, Treasurer, Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville, requesting that Council proclaim the week of February 15th 1988 as "Kinsmen Week" and February 20th 1988 be proclaimed as "Kinsmen Day" in the Town of Newcastle be received; AND THAT the request be approved and Mr. Coolen advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-15-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the communication dated December 8th 1987, from Jean Corbeil, President, F.C.M., 24 Clarence Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5P3, inviting the Town of Newcastle to join the Association be received for information. "CARRI ED" Resolution #C-16-88 Proposed Bill Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten Municipal Council Retirement Allowances THAT the communication from Mr. Sam Cureatz, M.P.P., 35.31.5. Durham East, forwarding a copy of a proposed Bill, respecting Municipal Council Retirement Allowances, be received for information. . "CARRIED" Council Minutes . Communications . - .~ . D - 8 Library ,Needs Assessment Study 35.60.19. D - 9 Outdated Bridge Port Granby 77.2.102. D - 10 - 7 - January 11, 1988 Resolution #C-17-88 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor McKnight THAT the communication dated December 30, 1987, from Carolyn Sproatt, Chairman, Newcastle Public Library Board, 62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, L1C 3A8, requesting that Council establish a date for a joint informal meeting of the Board and Council to review the Library Needs Study be received; AND THAT a meeting be held on Tuesday, February 16th 1988, at 7:30 P.M., in Court Room Number One; AND FURTHER THAT Carolyn Sproatt be advised of the date selected by Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-18-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councilor Wotten THAT the communication dated December 30, 1987, from Mrs. Margaret Elliott, R. R. #3, Newcastle, Ontario, LOA 1HO, requesting that Council review the problems associated with the narrow Port Granby Bridge, and take steps to remedy the situation be received; AND THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Works for review and investigation and a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; AND FURTHER THAT Mrs. Margaret Elliott be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-19-88 Financial Assistance Moved by Councillor Hamre, St. John Ambulance Re: Winter Olympics 10.57.11. seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the communication undated, received January 4th 1988, from the St. John Ambulance, 64 Colborne Street East, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G lL9, advising that two representatives from the Town of Newcastle will be attending the Winter Olympics and requesting financial assistance be received; AND THAT the request for a donation be approved and the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) be made by the Town of Newcastle to assist in paying the expenses of the two volunteers attending the Winter Olympics; AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Doug Boddy, Superintendent, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes . Communications D - 11 Big Brothers Bowl For Millions Celebrity Day 10.2.11. . REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report of January 4, 1988 Item #8 - 8 - January 11, 1988 Resolution IC-20-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the communication from Mr. Al Witherspoon, President, Big Brothers Association of Newcastle, P.O. Box 13, 80 King St. W., Bowmanville, L1C 3K8, inviting the Mayor and Members of Council to take part in the "Celebrity Day" Bowling scheduled to commence at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14th 1988, at the Liberty Bowl, Baseline Road, Bowmanville, be rece i ved; AND THAT all Members of Council be encouraged to attend and participate in this most worthwhile event. "CARRIED" Resolution IC-21-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of the''ID129!ting held on January 4, 1988, be approved except for Items #8, #13, and #16. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-22-88 Rezoning Applications Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton Hartwig, Henderson & Spracklin THAT Report PD-307-87 be received; and THAT the applications for rezoning of Part Lot 28, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Hartwig, Mr. & Mrs. Henderson, and Mr. & Mrs. Spracklin, to permit the parking of a commercial vehicle on each respective property, be approved and that a by-law be prepared and forwarded to Council for approval, rezoning the subject lands to residential special exception, subject to a site plan being submitted by all the applicants; and THAT a copy of Council's decision be forwarded to the applicants. , . "LOST" Recorded Vote Yea Councillor ~Hamre Councillor Stapleton Nay Councillor Cowman Councillor McKnight Councillor Wotten Mayor Winters . . , . Council Minutes Reports I tern #8 - 9 - January 11, 1988 Resolution #C-23-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Planning Report PD-307-87 be re-iotroduced at this time; THAT Report PD-307-87 be received; and THAT the applications for rezoning of Part Lot 28, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Hartwig, Mr. & Mrs. Henderson, and Mr. & Mrs. Spracklin, to permit the parking of a commercial vehicle on each respective property ~ be J[~Qtfed as the app I i cationsc!9 nQt conform~\'Ijj;l:1thel intent and policies of the Town of Newcastle Official Plan and the Durham Regional Official Plan nor the intent of Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, being the Towl\' of Newcastle's ComlYreheiisiveLoning By-law and THAT a copy of Council's decision be forwarded to the applicants. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor .Cowman Councillor McKnight Councillor Wotten Mayor Winters Resolution #C-24-88 Councillor Hamre Councillor Stapleton Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Resolution #C-23-88 be amended and the following be added: "THAT Councillor Cowman sit down with both sides as Council's representative to resolve the issue between the contending parties. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Cowman Councillor Hamre Councillor McKnight Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Winters Council Minutes . Reports Item 1#13 . , . Item #13 Cash Activity Report for November 1987 Part B Item 1#16 O.H.A.P. Funds Courtice - 10 - January 11, 1988 MayotLWinters made a declaration of interest relative to Item #13, being the Treasurer's Report TR-2-88; vacated his Chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. The Mayor is an owner of All Mini Storage, which leases space to the Town. Councillor Cowman chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #C-25-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report TR-2-88 be received; and THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter 302, Section 81(1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, the Treasurer reports to Committee that the cash position of the Town of Newcastle for the month ended November 30, 1987, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-2-88; and THAT Part B of the expenditures for the month of November 1987, be confirmed. "CARRIED" The Mayor resumed the chair. Resolution #C-26-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the Treasurer review and report to the next Council Meeting, on the legality of setting aside and using $200,000 from the O.H.A.P. Fund, for water pipe installation, which monies will be made available to the Region of Durham for the interim funding of water pipe installation that may be required from time to time during the development of Courti ce; and THAT the Treasurer, Director of Public Works and Director of Planning, liaise on a regular basis, with Regional Works and Regional Planning, in an attempt to foresee development impact problems that may occur; and THAT a report be submitted to Council, through the General Purpose and Administration Committee from time to time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-27-88 THAT the legal opinion from Walker, Poole and Milligan, dated January 11, 1988, Solicitors, 2040 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, N4S 1Z9, with respect to the O.H.A.P. Fund be received for information; . . , . Council Minutes - 11 - January 11, 1988 Reports Resolution #C-27-88 Cont'd AND THAT a copy be forwarded to the Region of Durham for their information; AND FURTHER THAT staff provide the General Purpose and Administration Committee with a status report on the possible use of O.H.A.P. Funds to solve Mr. Hayward's water problem. "CARRIED" Report #2 Resolution #C-28-88 Guidelines Regarding Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton 1988 Budget Preeparation 1. That Report TR-7-88 be received; and 10.57.5. 2. That the attached Guidelines for the 1988 Budget Preparation be endorsed. "CARRIED" Unfinished Business Resolution #C-29-88 Delegations Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the delegations of Mr. L. Guy and Mr. I. Hamilton be acknowledged; AND THAT they be advised of Council's actions with respect to Report PD-307-87. "CARRIED" By-laws Resolution #C-30-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first time: 88-1 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Jan Ochonski); 88-2 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Schleiss & Holland); 88-3 being a by-law to establish a Reserve for Technical Services - Planning Department; 88-4 being a by-law to establish a Reserve for Information and computer Equipment - Finance Department; . . . ,- . Council Minutes By-laws - 12 - January 11, 1988 88-5 being a by-law to authorize the execution of Supplementary Agreement #23 with Ontario Hydro, Advancement of Improvements to Recreational and Community Use Facilities at Courtice West Public School in the Town of Newcastle. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-31-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 88-1; 88-2; 88-3; 88-4; 88-5. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-32-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the third and final reading of the following by-laws be approved: 88-1; 88-2; 88-3; 88-4; 88-5. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-33-88 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 88-6, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Newcastle at this meeting held on the 11th day of January 1988, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-34-88 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the second reading of By-law 88-6 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-35-88 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the third and final reading of By-law 88-6 be approved. "CARRIED" Council Minutes ~ Adjournment . - - . - 13 - Resolution #C-36-88 January 11, 1988 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:33 a.m. "CARRIED"