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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/1988 , . It I . . '. , Council Minutes ROLL CALL MINUTES TOWN Of NEWCASTLE October 24. 1988 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday. October 24, 1988, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Present Were: Mayor J. Winters Councillor A. Cowman (Until 8:16 p.m.) Councillor D. Hamre (At 7:06 p.m.) 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 HC-767-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT David Rice. Debbie Inglis, Karen Troost and Nancy McMaster be added to the list of delegations. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-768-87 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 11, 1988, be approved as corrected. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-769-88 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the MInutes of a special meeting of Council held on October 17, 1988, be approved a s read. "CARRIED" . - .., . . . , Counci I Minutes DELEGATIONS Pre-Servicing - Memphis Holding - 2 - October 24, 1988 Councillor McKnight and Fire Chief, J. Aldridge, presented the Exemplary Fire Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada. to Part-Time Firefighter Peter DeJong, in recognition of 20 years of service. Mr. Mace Armstrong, was called. but was not present. Mr. Ron Strike, Strike & Strike. Barristers & Solicitors, appeared on behalf of Mr. Lorne lodge. Mr. Strike indicated that Mr. lodge is selling 75 acres in Lot 7 Concession 3, in the former Township of Darlington. He indicated that in 1976 the Town entered into an agreement with Mr. lodge authorizing the construction of a new residence while the old farm residence still existed, provided that Mr. Lodge would move the old farm residence within 6 months of the completion of construction of the new residence. Upon completion of his new residence, Mr. lodge removed the hydro lines and plumbing, and tore down the house with the exception of the old kitchen and woodshed, which he has been using as an accessory building for the storing of wood from 1977 until the present time. Mr. Strike is asking Council to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a release of this agreement. Resolution IIC-770-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre. seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT Mr. Ray Brown from lnducon Consultants be heard as a delegation with regard to the pre-servicing of the Memphis Holding limited Subdivision in the South Bowmanville Industrial Park. "CARRIED" Mr. Dave Rice, Ridge Pine Park Inc., P.O. Box 60. Group 1, R.R. Ill, Newcastle. LOA lHO, appeared before Council with respect to Rezoning Application DEV 88-77 (Item #5 of Report #1). He requested Council not approve the recommendations contained in the Gener~ Purpose and Administration Committee Report, but that they table the issue for the time being. Mr. Rice stated that Ridge Pine Park is involved in a legal suit and they are not in the position to defend themselves at this time. Mrs. Debbie Inglis, 12 Hart Boulevard, Newcastle. LOA lHO, appeared before Council with some concerns over a parkette in the Foster Creek Subdivision. She stated that extensive play equipment has been installed tcoclose to the surrounding homes. robbing the residents of privacy, degrading the little bit of park they had and setting up a "wi ldhouse zoo" wi th large numbers of children. Mrs. IngliS requested that the playground equipment be moved farther north in the park. Mrs. Karen Troost questioned whether Sunset Park in the Vi llage of Newcastle has been designated to be non-existent within the next two years. She asked that if the park does remain as a park area would it be possible to receive some additional equipment from the Foster Creek Park, . . :';.t. . . Council Minutes OELEGATIONS CO""'UNICATIONS - 3 - October 24, 1988 Mrs. Nancy McMaster appeared before Council on behalf of Vincent Massey parents, requesting that an adult crossing guard be placed at the intersection of Simpson Avenue and King Street East in Bowmanville. She noted that in Report PD-213-88. a survey was taken which illustrated that a crossing guard was not warranted at this time. Mrs. McMaster Questioned the times the survey was carried out. According to her figures. there are 115 children in the area who may use the crossing. She stated that King Street (Highway #2) is experiencing increasing traffic with the new development in the east end of Town. and at present there are only safety patrolers (children ages 9 to 12) helping the other children to cross the road. Mr. Ray Brown. Inducon Consultants, was present on behalf of Memphis Holdings. requesting that Council grant permission to set up pre-servicing in the South Bowmanville Industrial Park. to develop 30 hectares of land. He indicated that pre-servicing relates to a method of installing services before the subdivision agreement is in place. Memphis Holdings is anxious to have the indust~al park serviced by the end of the year, and because of time delays, the subdivision agreement will not be in place until early in 1989. Resolution #C-771-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the communications to be received for information be approved except Items I - 6 and I - 8. "CARRIED" I - 1 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on September 14. 1988; I - 2 Correspondence received from Geoffrey C. Marston, 172 Gladstone Ave., Oshawa. l1J 4E7. Re: "A HONG KONG OIARY"; I - 3 Correspondence received from Chaviva Hosek. Minister, Ministry of Housing, Re: International Year of Shelter for the Homeless; I - 4 News Release received from the Ministry of the Environment, Re: Proposal to Reduce Industrial Pollution Discharged to Sewers; I - 5 Communication received from Daryl Blanchette, B.Sc.F., Forestry Project Coordinator, The Conservation Council of Ontario. Re: Management of Forests; I - 7 Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board. Ileld on September 14, 1988; . . . . Counci 1 Minutes COt+1UN I CA Tl ONS 1-6 Siting Task Force For Low-Leval Radioactive Wastes in Ontario 10.12.10. I - 8 Bell Subscribers Toll-Free Calling 68.2.2. - 4 - October 24, 1988 [ - 9 Correspondence received from Kawartha Region Conservation Authorty, Re: Nominations for Conservationist Award; I - 10 Correspondence received from Ray Hnatyshyn, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Re: Bill C-54; [ - 11 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T., Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, Re: Review of the Rental Housing Protection Act; I - 12 Correspondence received from Ontario Good Roads Association, Re: 1989 Conference to be held February 19 - 22, 1988; 1- 13 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T., Regional Clerk, Region of Durham. Re: Location Known as Nl as a Potential Landfill Site; I - 14 Correspondence received from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, Re: Sports and Fitness Safety Program - Goal Nets With Breakaway Capabilities; I - 15 Correspondence received from Hugh P. O'Neil, Minister, Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, Re: Transfer of the Parks Assistance Act from the Ministry of Natural Resources to the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation; I - 16 Correspondence received from Andrew E. Thompson. The Senate of Canada, Re: Recreational Programs for the residents in the Town of Newcastle. Resolution #C-772-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Correspondence I - 6 be received and referred to the Port Granby Monitoring Committee. "CARRIED" Councillor Hamre made a declaration of interest with respect to Correspondence I - 8, vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Hamre indicated that her husband is an employee of Bell Canada. Resolution #C-773-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton. seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Correspondence I - 8 be recei ved for information. "CARRIED" . . "j' . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS o - 1 1988 Pitch-I n Campaign 10.2.11. o - 2 Small Business Week 10.2.11. 0-3 Review of the Conservation Authori ties Program 60.87.99. - 5 - October 24, 1988 Resolution #C-774-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Correspondence 0 - 1 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution #C-775-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-774-88 be amended by adding a part 2 as follows: "THAT the Environmental Citizens Groups be approached with the request from Pitch-In Ontario, and if they are interested in participating, that their requests be considered for a 1989 grant. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-776-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the correspondence dated October 12, 1988, from L. V. McCarthy, Small Business Development Officer, Federal Business Development Bank requesting that the Town of N8'/castle declare the week of October 23 to 29, 1988 as "Small Business Week" be received; and THAT the request of L. V. McCarthy be approved and that "Small Business Week" be proclaimed in accordance with Town Policy; and THAT L. V. McCarthy be so advised. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-777-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the correspondence dated October 17, 1988, from Mr. I. D. MacNab, General Manager, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority requesting the Town of Newcastle's views on the proposal of amalgamation with the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for investigation and future report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Mr. I, D. MacNab be so advised. "CARRIED" Council Minutes . COMMUNICATIONS 0-4 . . . Zoning of Property lot 29, Conc. 4, Darlington 10.13.103. o - 5 Remembrance Week 10.2.11. 0-6 Review of Ontario library Services 35.60.19. - 6 - October 24, 1988 Resolution #C-778-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard. seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the correspondence dated October 7, 1988, from Mrs. M. Novak regarding the zoning of property located at lot 29, Concession 4, former Township of Darlington be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning for whatever action he deems necessary; and THAT Mrs. M. Novak be so advised. "CARRIED" Resolution NC-779-88 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the correspondence dated October I, 1988, from Mrs. C. D. Bowers, Secretary. Branch 178, Bowmanville, Royal Canadian legion. requesting Council's permission to fly the Branch 178 Poppy Flag during Remembrance Week at the Cenotaph at Town Hall and approval of several other activities related to Remembrance Week be received; and THAT the requests outlined in the correspondence be approved; and THAT Mrs. C. D. Bowers be so advised. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-780-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the correspondence dated September 16, 1988, from Ms. B. K. Baker, Secretary-Treasurer, Newcastle Public library Board, requesting Council write to the Minister of Culture and Communications requesting that the October implementation of amalgamating five area library boards be delayed to allow for consultation on the governance matter with local library boards be received; and THAT the Clerk be authorized to write to the Minister of Culture and Communications with the above-noted request; and THAT Ms. B. K. Baker be so advised. "CARRIED" . . . . , , Counci I MI nutes REPORTS Report 1/1 G.P.A. Report of October 17, 1988 Item 1/5 Rezoning Application Ridge Pine Park Inc. (Wi lmot Creek) 60.35.459. Item # 7 Request For Crossing Guard - Simpson & King St. East 68.26.2. - 7 - October 24, 1988 Resolution I/C-781-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of October 17, 1988, be approved except for Items 1/5, 1/7, 1/15. 1/17 and 1/18. "CARR I ED" Resolution HC-782-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Report PD-211-88 be referred back to staff to be tabled until such time as the legal matter between the concerned parties is resolved; and THAT the delegation of Mr. David Rice be acknowledged, and he be advised of Council's actions. "LOST" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Hubbard Councillor McKnight Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Winters Councillor Cowman Councillor Hamre Resolution #C-783-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report PD-211-88 be received; and THAT the application to amend By-law 84-63. submitted by Ridge Pine Park Inc., to increase the density from 7 to 7.75 units per hectare in order to permit the development of Phase VI be DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE: and THAT the applicants and the residents on the list attached to Report PD-211-88 be so advised. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-784-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor McKnight THAT Report PD-213-88 be received; and THAT the services of an Jclul t crossing guard at till' intersection of Simpson Avenue and King Street East, 130wmanvil Ie, be aprroved FORTHWITH and that the matteI' be referred to the :9.'J9 budget dISCUSSions. . . . . . CounCil Minutes REPORTS Item 1115 Bowmanville Recrea- tion Complex - Rental Fees - Multi Purpose Room 68.31.4. Item 1117 Renami ng of Phoenix Drive to Glenabbey Drive and Amendment of By-law 88-112 77.2.2. Item #18 - 8 - October 24, 1988 Resolution IIC-785-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard. seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report CS-24-88 be received; and THAT the proposed 1988-89 Multi Purpose rental rates be approved (Attachment #1); and THAT the Multi Purpose rental rates become effective as of the opening of the facility; and THAT the cost of the bar supplies be monitored for a period of two months and that a status report be forwarded to the General Purpose and Administration Committee for evaluation. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Cowman Councillor Hamre Councillor Hubbard Councillor McKnight Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Winters Resolution #C-786-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report WD-67-88 be received; and THAT By-law 86-112, being a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory in the Town of Newcastle be amended to: "Change the name of Phoenix Drive to Glenabbey Drive from Sandringham Drive to a point approximately 130 metres south of Sandringham Drive"; and THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to amend By-law 86-112, being a by-law to establish the Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory in the Town of Newcastle. "CARRIED" Mayor Winters made a declaration of interest with respect to Item #18. vacated his c!lair and refrained from voting and discussion on the subject matter. Mayor Winters indicated that he is a shareholder in the company subject to the report. Council Minutes . REPORTS Item "18 . . . Property Matter Report "2 Request for Issuance of Foundation Permit Crothers L td. 56.49.2. Report "3 Rezoning & O.P.A. J. Stoops and G. Gerrl ts 60.30.190. 60,35.402. - 9 - October 24, 1988 Councillor Cowman chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution "C-787-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report WD-64-88 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-788-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor McKnight 1. THAT Report PD-228-88 be received; and 2. THAT Mr. Rick Gay be advised that the Town is prepared to issue a Foundation Permit for the proposed building of equipment sales and service shop by Crothers Limited on Courtice Court provided he deposits with the Town: a) a letter of credit of $50,000.00; and b) a letter of undertaking that. prior to the issuance of a full building permit by the Town, the owner warrants to: i) submit an Engineering Report based on test drilling to certify that there is sufficient potable water to service the proposed industrial operation as well as for fire protection purposes and further, that the soil condition is suitable for sub-surface sewage disposal acceptable by the Durham Region Health Department; ii) enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town to include, among other matters, a letter of credit as performance guarantee to cover all landscaping works and other works as required by the Public Works Department. It is understood that the $50.000.00 letter of credit will be adjusted based on estimated cost of these works. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-789-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre 1. THAT Report PD-216-88 be received; and 2. THAT the application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan submitted by Mr. J. Stoop and Mr, G. Gerrits to permit two (2) non-farm residential lots be approved as infilling within a rural Residential Cluster to be identified in implementing Zoning By-law; and . . . . Counc i I M i nu tes REPORTS Report 114 - 10 - October 24, 1988 Resolution IIC-789-88 Cont'd 3. THAT the rezoning application be approved and the implementing by-law be forwarded to Council for adoption at such time as the Official Plan Amendment Application is approved by the Region; and 4. THAT the applicants and the Region of Durham Planning Department be so advised. "CARRIED" Resolution IIC-790-88 Tender T88-23, Roof Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard Replacement, Darlington Sports 1. THAT Report TR-82-88 be received; and Centre, Hampton 10.2.8. 2. THAT Report TR-82-88 be referred back to staff for further consideration. Report 115 Recreation Facilities - Soft Drink Services Agreement 68.31.4. "CARRIED" Resolution IIC-791-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre 1. THAT Report CS-29-88 be received; and 2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an appropriate agreement with T.C.C. Beverages Limited (Coca Cola Bottling Systems of Canada) to provide soft drink services to all muniCipally operated facilities; and 3. THAT the cash donation be used towards the purchase of required capital items in the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Cowman Councillor Hamre Councillor Hubbard Councillor McKnight Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Winters Counc i I M i nu tes . UNFINISHED BUSINESS . . . - 11 - October 24, 1988 Resolution UC-792-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the presentation to Peter DeJong be acknowledged, and that the Mayor write a letter of congratulations to Peter DeJong on behalf of Council. "CARRIED" Resolution UC-793-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard. seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Mayor and Acting Clerk be authorized to execute the Release of an Agreement between the Town of Newcastle and lorne Kenneth lodge; and THAT the delegation of Mr. Ron Strike be acknowledged and that he be advised of Council's actions. "CARRIED" Resolution UC-794-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the delegatioffiof Mrs. Debbie Inglis and Mrs. Karen Troost be acknowledged; and THAT the written presentations submitted by Mrs. Ingl sand Mrs. Troost be received and referred to the Community Services Department for a report to the General Purpose and Administratior Committee as soon as possible; and THAT the delegations be acknowledged, and advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-795-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Mrs. Nancy McMaster's delegation be acknowledged, and that she be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Counci I Minutes . UNFINISHED BUSINESS . BY-LAWS . . - 12 - October 24, 1988 Resolution #C-796-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT Memphis Holdings Limited be authorized to proceed with the servicing of their Plan of Subdivision (18T-87054) in the South Bowmnville Industrial Park prior to the execution of the Subdivision Agreement, subject to the requirements of the Director of Planning and the Director of Public Works. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Hamre Councillor Hubbard Councillor McKnight Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Winters Resolution 'C-797-88 , 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: 88-158 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Abek); 88-159 being a by-law to establish a policy respecting Working Funds Reserves; 88-160 being a by-law to establish a pOlicy respecting General Capital Reserves. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-798-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight. seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the second reading of the following by-laws be approved: 88-158; 88-159; 88-160. "CARRIED" 1 '. . . . . Counci I Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Maintenance of Lal'leways on Private Properties 77.2.102. CONFIRMING BY-LAW - 13 - October 24, 1988 Resolution HC-798-88 Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Hamre Councillor Hubbard Councillor McKnight Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Mayor Winters Resolution #C-799-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight. seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the third and final reading of the following by-laws be approved: 88-158; 88-159; 88-160. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-800-88 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor McKnight THAT Report WD-45-88, which was considered by Council on September 6, 1988, be reconsidered. "LOST" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Hamre Councillor Hubbard Councillor Stapleton Mayor Winters Councillor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Mayor Winters made a declaration of interest earlier in the meeting; vacated his chair and refrained from voting on the Confirming By-law. Councillor McKnight Councillor Wotten Resolution HC-801-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT leave be granted to Introduce By-law 88-161, being a by-law to confirm tile proceedings of tile Council of the Town of Newcastle, at this meeting held on the 24th day of October 1988, and that the said by-law be now read a first time. "CARli I EO" . . . . , . . .... Council Minutes CONFIRMING OY-LAW ADJOURNMENT - 14 - October 24, 1988 Resolution #C-802-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the second reading of By-law 88-161 be approved. "CARRIED" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Councillor Hamre Councillor Hubbard Councillor McKnight Councillor Stapleton Councillor Wotten Resol ution 1IC-803-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the third and final reading of By-law 88-161 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution HC-804-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:28 p.m. "CARRIED"