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ROLL CALL
MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
TOWN OF NE.WCASTLE
september 26, 1988
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council,
held on Monday, september 26, 1988 at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Present Were: Mayor J. Winters
Councillor A. Cowman
Councillor D. Hamre
Councillor M. Hubbard
Councillor H. MCKnight
Councillor F. stapleton
Councillor A. Wotten
Also present: Chief Administrative Officer, L, Kotseff
Treasurer, J. Blanchard
Director of Public Works, W. Evans
Director of planning, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, J. Aldridge
Acting Clerk, P. Barrie
Councillor Stapleton led the meeting in prayer.
Resolution iC-673-88
Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
September 12, 1988, be approved as read.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-674-88
Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by councillor. Hubbard
THAT the Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on
september 19, 1988, be approved as corrected.
"CARRIED"
Mr. GOrdon Lohnert, 1437 Nash Road, Oshawa, LIK lAS,
appeared before Council and requested that a crossing guard be
placed at the intersection of Nash Road and Varcoe Road. He
indicated that prior to the commencement of construction, there
was a four-way stop at this intersection. since construction
has begun, the four-way stop has not been in place and Nash
Road has become a speedway. He stated that it is not safe for
children to walk to school in this area.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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september 26, 1988
Resolution tC-675-88
Moved by Councillor stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the agenda be altered to consider the presentation of
C. N. Watson later in the meeting.
"CARRIED"
Resolution iC-676-88
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor McKnight
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved.
"CARRIED"
I-I Correspondence received from Earl S. cuddie, A.M.C.T.,
C.M.C., Clerk-Administrator, Township of Scugog, Re:
Part III of Bill 106, An Act to Amend the Municipal
Elections Act and the Municipal Act;
I - 2 Minutes of meetings of the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority, held on June 30, and July 21, 1988;
I - 3 correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T.,
Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, Re: Darlington
Landfill site - Permission to construct a parking
lot, landscaping and extension to walking/Ski trail;
I - 4 Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle community Services
Advisory Board, held on september 7, 1988;
I - 5 Newsletter received from Ontario Multi-Material
Recycling Inc., Re: Recycling is a Waste Management
Tool;
I - 6 correspondence received from Mr. K.W. and Mrs. M.M.
Phillips, R.R. #2, Bowmanville, Ontario, Re: Rezoning
and Official plan Amendment APplications, part of Lots
23/24, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington;
I - 7 COrrespondence received from C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T.,
Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, Re: suggested changes
to the Environmental Assessment Act, It's Regulations
and the Administration of the Environmental Assessment
process;
I - 8 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T.,
Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, Re: Recommended
Alignment for the Connection of Taunton Road in the
Region of Durham and Steeles Avenue in Metropolitan
Toronto.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 1
A Hong Kong Diary
10.2.99.
D - 2
D - 3
Draft Housing
policy Statement
35.31.5.
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September 26, 1988
Resolution #C-677-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT Correspondence D - 1 be received and referred to the
Mayor's office for framing;
AND THAT Geoffrey C. Marston be thanked for his poem "A Hong
Kong Diary."
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-678-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by COuncillor stapleton
THAT the communication dated August 15, 1988, from various
residents of Newcasatle Village oppcsing the proposed closure
of Given Road be received;
AND THAT the communication be referred to the Planning
Department for a review and report to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee;
AND FURTHER THAT Mr. David Rickard, on behalf of the residents,
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Resolution #C-679-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor stapleton
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-677-88 be amended by adding
the words "and public Works" after the word "Planning" in the
second paragraph.
II CARRI ED"
Resolution #C-680-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the communication dated August 26, 1988, from The
Honourable John Eakins, Minister, Ministry of Municipal
Affairs, forwarding a copy of the Draft Housing Policy
Statement be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the communication be referred to the Planning
Department for a subsequent report to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee.
n CARRI ED"
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D - 4
permission to Serve
Liquor in Orono
Town Hall
56.12.6.
D - 5
Change Name of
Town of Newcastle
10.2.19.
D - 6
World Food Day
10.2.11.
D - 7
Functions of the
Municipality
10.12.ll4.
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september 26, 1988
Resolution #C-681-88
Moved by COuncillor MCKnight, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the communication dated September 4, 1988, from Kim COwan,
Social Convenor, Downtown Business Association, Orono, advising
that a big band dance will be held on October 8, 1988, at the
Orono Town Hall, and requesting that Council authorize the
issuing of a letter to the Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario,
approving of the issuing of a Special Occasion Permit with
respect to the event, be received;
AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to issue a letter to the
Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario, advising that Council has no
objection to the issuing of a special Occasion Permit;
AND FURTHER THAT Kim Cowan be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-682-88
Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the communication dated September 6, 1988, from Robert
Mutton, 43 Concession st. E., Bowmanville, LIC lY2, requesting
that Council investigate changing the name of the Town of
Newcastle be received for information;
AND THAT Mr. Mutton be so advised.
"CARRIEDn
Resolution tC-683-88
Moved by COuncillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the communication dated August 31, 1988, from The
Honourable Jack Riddell, Minister of Agriculture and Food,
requesting that the Town proclaim World Food Day, be received;
AND THAT October 16, 1988 be proclaimed World Food Day and
advertised in accordance with Town Policy;
AND FURTHER THAT The Honourable Jack Riddell, Minister of
Agriculture and Food be advised of Council's decision.
n CARRI ED"
Resolution #C-684-88
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the communication dated September IS, 1988, from Ms.
Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC IJ9,
requesting that additional copies of the Council and
COmmittee Agendas be made available to the public, be received
for information;
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 8
public Library
Week
10.2.ll.
D - 9
Report of the
Social Assistance
Review Committee
35.31.13 .
D - 10
Block parent Week
10.2.11.
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September 26, 1988
AND THAT two copies of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee and Council Agendas be forwarded to the main branch
of the Newcastle Public Library each Friday afternoon;
AND FURTHER THAT Ms. Evylin Stroud be so advised.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Resolution iC-685-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-683-88 be amended by adding
the words "and one copy to each of the other branches" after
the words "public Library" in the second paragraph.
"CARRIED"
Resolution iC-686-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the communication dated september 19, 1988, from Carolyn
Sproatt, Chairman, Newcastle public Library Board, requesting
that the Town proclaim public Library Week, be received;
AND THAT the week of October 17 to 23, 1988, be proclaimed
Ontario public Library Week and advertised in accordance with
Town Policy;
AND FURTHER THAT Carolyn Sproatt be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-687-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton
THAT Correspondence D - 9 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-688-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the communication dated September 12, 1988, from Aileen
Hockett, co-chairperson and Cathy Klauke, co-chairperson, Block
Parent Inc., requesting that the Town proclaim National Block
parent Week be received;
AND THAT the week of October 23 to 29, 1988 be proclaimed
National Block parent Week and advertised in accordance with
Town policy;
AND FURTHER THAT Aileen Hockett and Cathy Klauke be advised of
Council's decision.
II CARRI ED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - II
Recycling Week
10.2.ll.
D - 12
Area paved For
sports Activities
68.31. 99.
D - 13
Change of Name
From Shiloh to
Langstaff Road
77.2.2.
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report of
September 19/88
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September 26, 1988
Resolution #C-689-88
Moved by COuncillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the correspondence dated september 7, 1988, from the
Recycling Council of Ontario, requesting that the Town proclaim
Recycling Week be received;
AND THAT the week of November 14 to 20 1988 be proclaimed
Recycling Week and advertised in accordance with Town POlicy;
AND THAT the correspondence be referred to the Public
works Department, the TOwn's liaison for Recycling Week;
AND FURTHER THAT the public Works Department approach Helen
McDOnald and Suzanne Elston to request if they would be
volunteer co-ordinators of Recycling Week.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-690-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton
THAT correspondence D - 12 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution iC-691-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by COuncillor Stapleton
THAT the communication from Elizabeth Sullivan submitting a
petition from residents of Langstaff Road requesting the name
of Shiloh Road be changed back to Langstaff Road be received;
AND THAT the communication be referred to the Public Works
Department for a review;
AND FURTHER THAT Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan be advised of
Council's decision.
II CARRI ED"
Resolution #C-692-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor stapleton
THAT the General purpose and Administration Committee Report of
september 19, 1988, be approved except for Item #2.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Item #2
Bus stop Shelter
King & Division
Report #2
Development Charge
policy Study
60.2.1.
Report #3
APpeal of Land
Division COmmittee
Decision J. Hooey
60.84.8.
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September 26, 1988
Resolution #C-693-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton
THAT Report WD-62-88 be received; and
THAT the bus shelter at the corner of King and Division street
be removed by Town Forces; and
THAT the bus shelter located at King and Division be relocated
to King street West, opposite Roenigk Drive; and
THAT all associated costs be charged to public Works Handi
Transit account; and
THAT Mr. Garth Gilpin, Secretary/Treasurer and General Manager,
Bowmanville Business Centre, P.O. Box 365, Bowmanville,
Ontario, LIC 3Ll, be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED"
Resolution iC-694-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor MCKnight
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-692-88 be amended by deleting
the words "Handi Transit" in paragraph 4 and substituting
therefor the words "bus shelter".
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-695-88
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by COuncillor Hubbard
THAT Report #2 be referred to the end of the agenda.
"CARRIED"
Resolution iC-696-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman
1. THAT Report PD-195-88 be received; and
2. THAT Report PD-195-88 be tabled until staff has contacted
the applicant in an attempt to resolve the differences; and
3. THAT the applicant be so advised.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report i4
Review of
Conservation
Authorities
60.87.99.
REPORT Jl5
Hydro Liaison
Committee Report of
september 16/88
REPORT #6
Property Matter
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september 26, 1988
Resolution #C-697-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
1. THAT Report PD-200-88 be received; and
2. THAT Report PD-200-88 be adopted as the Town of Newcastle's
comments to the Minister of Natural Resources on the
recommendations of the report "A Review of the Conservation
Authorities Program; and
3. THAT the Minister of Natural Resources be advised that the
TOwn is continuing its review with regard to the fiscal,
capital and staff impacts of the proposed changes to the
Conservation Authorities Program"; and
4. THAT a copy of Report PD-200-88 be forwarded to the
Minister of Natural Resources, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority, Kawartha Region COnservation Authority, and
the Region of Durham.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-698-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the Report of the HYdro Liaison Committee of the meeting
held on September 16, 1988, be approved.
IICARRIED"
Resolution JlC-699-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor MCKnight
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report
Admin 17-88 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Recorded vote
Yea
Nay
COuncillor Cowman
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Hubbard
Councillor MCKnight
COuncillor Stapleton
Councillor Wotten
Mayor Winters
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REPORTS
Report #7
property Matter
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
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september 26, 1988
Councillor Stapleton made a declaration of interest with
respect to Report #7; vacated his chair and refrained from
discussion and voting. Councillor Stapleton indicated that he
is a landowner in the immediate area.
Resolution #C-700-~8
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor MCKnight
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report
Admin 18-88 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Recorded vote
Yea
Nay
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Hubbard
Councillor MCKnight
Councillor Wotten
Mayor winters
Resolution #C-701-88
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the delegation of Mr. Gordon Lohnert be acknowledged;
AND THAT the concerns raised by Mr. Lehnert be referred to the
Director of public Works and the Director of Planning for a
review of the need of a crossing guard at the intersection of
Nash Road and varcoe Road;
AND FURTHER THAT Mr. Lohnert be so advised.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-702-88
Moved by Councillor MCKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and
that the said by-laws be now read a first time:
88-137 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of a
registered plan as not being subject to Part Let
Control (Waverley Heights);
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BY-LAWS
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september 26, 1988
88-138 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of a
registrered plan as not being subject to part Lot
Control (Abek);
88-139 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an
agreement of an offer to lease agreement with
Claude Miller, in respect of a lease for premises
situate at 247 King Street East, Newcastle;
88-140 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the COmprehensive
zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle;
88-141 being a by-law to authorize the execution of
Supplementary Agreement #24 with Ontario Hydro,
(Additional COsts for Improving and Maintaining
Regional Roads in the Town of Newcastle Related to
Traffic Impact from Darlington Generating Station);
88-142 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle to rescind the position of Deputy Director
of Planning;
88-143 being a by-law to repeal By-law 81-38, of the Town of
Newcastle and entitled "A By-law to Appoint a Town
Clerk" ;
88-144 being a by-law to appoint an Acting Clerk in accordance
with Section 77(3) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980;
88-145 being a by-law to amend By-law 85-23, a by-law to
establish the position and to define and determine
the duties and responsibilities of the Chief
Administrative Officer;
88-147 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an
Agreement of purchase and Sale between the Town of
Newcastle and the Landowner;
88-148 being a by-law to amend By-law 79-1, as amended, being
a by-law to provide for the regulation of parking,
standing and stopping on highways under the
jurisdiction of the corporation of the Town of
Newcastle and to repeal By-law 88-120;
"CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
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~esolution #C-703-88
Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the
88-137 ;
88-144 ;
second reading of
88-138; 88-139;
88-145; 88-147;
the following by-laws be approved:
88-140; 88-141; 88-142; 88-143;
88-148.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-704-88
Moved by Councillor MCKnight, seconded by councillor Wotten
THAT the third and final reading of the following by-laws be
approved: 88-137; 88-138; 88-139; 88-140; 88-141; 88-142;
88-143; 88-144; 88-145; 88-147; 88-148.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Stapleton made a declaration of interest with
respect to By-law 88-146; vacated his chair and refrained from
discussion and voting on the subject by-law. Councillor
stapleton is a landowner in the subject area.
Resolution #C-70S-88
Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 88-146,
being a by-law to authorize the execution of an
Agreement of purchase and sale between the Town
of Newcastle and the Landowner.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-706-88
Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the second reading of By-law 88-146 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-707-88
Moved by Councillor MCKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 88-146 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-708-88
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor MCKnight
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED"
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DELEGATIONS
Report #2
Development Charge
policy Study
60.2.1.
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september 26, 1988
The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
Mr. C. N. watson, of C. N. Watson & Associates Ltd., gave
COuncil of an overview of the Town's Development charge policy
Study. Mr. Watson indicated that the study is based on the
existing policy, financial growth and the development charge
practiced throughout Ontario. He stated that in 1987 the Town
of Newcastle was the sixth fastest growing municipality in
Ontario, in the area of residential growth. According to
growth expectations for the Town, the population of the Town of
Newcastle should reach 59,000 by the year 2000. Mr. Watson
stated that the study considers the impact the lot levy will
have on the growth and the individual spending areas.
Questions were asked by Members of Council.
Resolution iC-709-88
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
1. THAT the "Development Charge Policy Study" for the Town of
Newcastle prepared by the firm of C. N. Watson and
Associates Limited and attached to Report Admin 15-88 be
received;
2. THAT the Executive Summary contained on pages (i) to (iii)
of the "Development Charge policy Study" be endorsed;
3. THAT the Policy Recommendations contained on pages (iv) to
(vii) of the "Development charge Policy Study" be approved;
4. THAT the by-laws required to implement the Policy
Recommendations contained in recommendation #3 of Report
Admin 15-88 be passed; and
5. THAT the revised development charges contained in
Recommendation #3 of Report Admin 15-88 be applicable to
all development agreements inclusive of all subdivisions,
severances and condominiums, to be entered into effective
immediately.
CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTIONS)
Resolution #C-710-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Cowman
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-709-88 be amended by adding a
Recommendation #6 as follows:
6. THAT the Treasurer report quarterly to the General Purpose
& Administration Committee with updates dealing with the
implementation of the lot levy study.
"CARRIEDn
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Resolution #C-711-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor stapleton
THAT Resolution #C-709-88 be further amended by adding a
Recommendation #7 as follows:
7. THAT Council recommend to the incoming Council, that Cam
Watson participate in an annual update and monitoring of
the implementation of the lot levy study.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-709-88 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED on the following recorded vote:
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Cou"e,i \101"
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COuncillor Cowman
COuncillor Hamre
Councillor Hubbard
COuncillor MCKnight
COuncillor Wotten
Mayor Winters
Resolution #C-712-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Cowman
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be respectively requested
to meet with Cam Watson and retain him, if possible, to study
the economic impact of all interim landfill sites selected by
Metro Toronto within the TOwn of Newcastle;
AND FURTHER THAT the Chief Administrative Officer report back
to the General purpose and Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
Recorded vote
Yea
Nay
fl!>
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hamre
COuncillor Hubbard
Councillor McKnight
Councillor Stapleton
Councillor Wotten
Mayor Winters
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September 26, 1988
Resolution iC-713-88
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 88-149,
being a by-law to establish the scale of development
charges for the Town of Newcastle, and that the said
by-law be now read a first time.
nCARRIEDu
Resolution iC-714-88
Moved by Councillor COwman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the second reading of By-law 88-149 be approved.
II CARRI ED"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Councillor Cowman
Councillor Hamre
Councillor Hubbard
Councillor MCKnight
Councillor Wotten
Mayor winters
Councillor Stapleton
Resolution iC-71S-88
Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 88-149 be approved.
"CARRIED"
COuncillor Hubbard informed Council that the opening of the
Bowmanville Arena has been scheduled for November 6, 1988.
Resolution iC-716-88
Moved by COuncillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 88-150,
being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council
of the TOwn of Newcastle, at this meeting held on the
26th day of september 1988, and that the said by-law
be now read a first time.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #C-717-88
Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the second reading of By-law 88-150 be approved.
September 26, 1988
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-718-88
Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 88-150 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-719-88
Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by councillor Hamre
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
"CARRIED"
Mayor