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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"
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DELEGATIONS
Pre-Servicing -
Memphis Holding
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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,
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OELEGATIONS
CO""'UNICATIONS
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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;
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COt+1UN I CA Tl ONS
1-6
Siting Task Force
For Low-Leval
Radioactive Wastes
in Ontario
10.12.10.
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Bell Subscribers
Toll-Free Calling
68.2.2.
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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"
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COMMUNICATIONS
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1988 Pitch-I n
Campaign
10.2.11.
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Small Business
Week
10.2.11.
0-3
Review of the
Conservation
Authori ties
Program
60.87.99.
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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"
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. COMMUNICATIONS
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Zoning of Property
lot 29, Conc. 4,
Darlington
10.13.103.
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Remembrance Week
10.2.11.
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Review of Ontario
library Services
35.60.19.
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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"
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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. REPORTS
Item "18
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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.
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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"
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
Maintenance of
Lal'leways on
Private Properties
77.2.102.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
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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.
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CONFIRMING OY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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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"