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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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General Purpose and Administration Committee
April 20, 1998
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
April 20, 1998 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council
Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell
Director of Community Services, 1. Caruana (until 11 :55 a.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (until 11 : 55 a.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (until 11: 55 a.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (until 11:55 a.m.)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
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Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-229-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on April 6, 1998, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-23 0-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on April 6, 1998, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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PRESENTATION
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DELEGATIONS
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Dr. Don Dantovich, International Thermonnclear Experimental Reactor Siting
Board, 700 University Avenue, Al4, Torouto, M5G lX6 - circulated a copy of
his presentation pertaining to the ITER project which included the following
factors:
. ITER - the project - financial data;
. the benefits;
. ITER Canada Members - federally incorporated nonprofit entity;
. the new fmancing proposal;
. staying in the game; and
. status offederal support.
Resolution #GPA-23 1-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
WHEREAS Canada has an opportunity to be selected as the site for the
International Thennonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER);
WHEREAS this significant energy project would allow Ontario and Canada to
benefit from major foreign investment, job creation, increased tax revenue and
economic development opportunities;
WHEREAS this project is an international research project that would see Canada
as having access to state-of-the art technology being developed through the project
for Canadian Industry and Universities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington reaffmn its support of Canada putting forward a proposal to be host for
the siting of the International Thennonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER); and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable
Jean Chretien, Ontario MP's, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Mike Harris,
MPP's, Federal and Provincial Leaders of the Opposition and to Canada's ITER
Siting Board.
"CARRIED"
(a) Libby Racansky appeared on behalf of Stau Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road,
Courtice, Ll E 2Ml - re: Rcport PD-51-98, circulated a copy of her presentation
wherein she stated that the property on Solina Road had been used as a
commerciallindustriallandfill site. She advised that the Ministry of Environment and
Energy has a mandate to deal with situations where there is an adverse effect, or the
likelihood of an adverse effect, associated with the presence or discharge of a
contaminate. She further noted that the Ministry has legal authority to require an owner
of land to clean up the site.
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DELEGATIONS CONT'D
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
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(b) Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, LiE 2MI - pertaining to
watershed planning - circulated a copy of her presentation dated April 20,
1998, from Friends of the Farewell, wherein she requested that Council pass a
resolution requesting that the comprehensive watershed planning for
Farewell/Black Creeks in Courtice take place prior to the approval of large
scale development. This, in her estimation, is the only way to protect the living
environment for us and future generations.
(c) Randy Henry, 2 Rothean Drive, Whitby, LIP IL5 - advised that this is his
last request for a temporary rezoning as the [mancial implications of the
requirements of the Regional Health Department have been onerous. The
estimate for the cost of the installation of septic and water systems is
approximately $60,000 and funds are being presently set aside for the
installation of these systems in the Fall ofthe year 2000.
(d) Lindy Anne Tncker, 288 Courcellette Avenue, Oshawa, LIH 2E5-
circulated a copy of her correspondence dated April 20, 1998, wherein she
requested approval for the Durham Region Farmers' Market to operate a "true
farmers' market" on the municipal parking lot adjacent to the Durham Region
water tower, north of Church Street, Bowmanville.
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington,
through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public
Meeting for the following applications:
(a) Proposed Amendment to Draft Approval Plan of Subdivision - 18T -87021 -
G.M. Semas on behalf of the Quadrillium Corporation
(b) Proposed Plan of Subdivision - Part Lot 31, Concession 2, former Township
of Darlington - W.E. Roth Construction Ltd.
(c) Proposed Zoning Amendment - Part Lot 17, Concession I, former Township
of Darlington - Wed Investments Ltd.
(d) Proposed Official Plan Amendment - Part Lot 17, Concession I, former
Township of Darlington - Wed Investments Ltd.lBayly Holdings Ltd.
The Deputy Clerk advised that all rezoning applications were sent by first class mail
on or before March 20, 1998, to all property owners within 120 metres of the
subject properties in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In
addition, notices were also posted on the sites prior to March 20, ] 998. This notice
procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning
Act.
Public notice for the Official Plan Amendment Application was placed in local
newspapers on or before March 20, 1998. This notice procedure is in compliance
with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act.
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All public notices for all proposed plan of subdivision applications were sent by
fIrst class mail on or before March 20, 1998 to all property owners within 120
metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment
record. In addition, notices were also posted on the sites prior to March 20, 1998.
This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the
Planning Act.
The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would
describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendments, then the objectors
would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant.
(a) Report PD-46-98 - G.M. Semas on behalf of the Quadrillium Corporation - to
permit the development of I single detached dwelling unit and 102 semi-
detached dwelling units in place of 61 single detached dwelling units for a total
of 42 additional low density dwelling units in the southern portion of the
subdivision lands.
Janis Barrett, 342 Liberty Street North, R.R. #5, Bowmanville, LIC 3K6-
noted that she has been given verbal assurance from staff that the land around her
property will be "frozen". She requested to have this statement in writing.
No one spoke in support of the application.
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Mary Rycroft, G.M. Sernas and Associates Ltd., 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41,
Whitby, LIN 8Y7 - advised that Ms. Barrett has an easement on her property.
She was present to answer questions for the Committee.
(b) Report PD-47-98 - W.E. Roth Construction Ltd. - Part of Lot 31,
Concession 2, former Township of Darlington - comprised of I single detached
unit, 18 semi-detached units, and 2 future development blocks.
Paul Les]ie, ]9 Yorkville Drive, Courtice, LIE 2A8 - expressed concern
pertaining to the tree line at the northern border of the applicant's property and at
the rear of his lot line. He questioned the validity of the consultant's reports by
asking if one can assess a tree in January. He has been unable to contact the
consultant to advise that he would like the trees to remain.
No one spoke in support of the application.
Bob Annaert, D.G. Biddle and Associates, 96 King Street East, Oshawa,
LIH IB6 - advised that a Tree Preservation Study was prepared by Daniel O'Brian
Associates. Preliminary Grading Plans have been undertaken and the developer
will work with the neighbours in an attempt to preserve as many trees as possible.
(c) Report PD-48-98 - Wed Investments Ltd. - Part Lot 17, Concession 1, former
Township of Darlington - from "Agricultural (A)" to various zones to permit a
plan of subdivision.
Heather Morton, appeared on behalf of Jack and Patsy Morton, 2204 Baseline
Road, R.R. #2, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3 - requested that a fence be installed to
preserve the integrity of their woodlot if this project is approved.
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Mr. & Mrs. Witzke, 1621 Pebblestone Road, R.R. #3, Bowmanville, LIC 3K4-
advised that they own a 70 acre parcel of land adjacent to the area being developed
and, although they are not opposed to development, expressed the following
concerns:
. the new residents will use their land for recreation, and make them liable for any
injury;
. home buyers should be advised that they are moving adjacent to an operating
farming site; and
. a privacy fence should be installed by the developer so that the farm is not used
as a local dump site.
No one spoke in support of the application.
Kelvin Whalen, Tbe Kaitlin Group Limited, 1029 McNicoll Avenue,
Scarborough, Ml W 3W6 - concurred with the recommendations in the staff
report and verbalized the willingness to work with the neighbours regarding fencing
and adding a clause in the agreements of purchase and sale advising the purchasers
of the farming operation.
(d) Report PD-49-98 - Wed Investments Ltd./Bayly Holdings Ltd. - Part Lot 17,
Concession I, former Township of Darlington - to permit a discontinuous
collector road at the intersection with Green Road in order to implement
proposed draft plans of subdivision 18T-90051 and 18T-960l4
Linda Gasser, Box 399, Orono, LOB 1 MO - requested clarification pertaining to
the proposed underpass.
No one spoke in support of the application.
Kelvin Whalen, The Kaitlin Group Limited, 1029 McNicoll Avenue,
Scarborough, MIW 3W6 - expressed support for the staff recommendations. He
was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee.
Resolution #GPA-232-98
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 11:10 a.m.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Resolution #GPA-233-98
Application
to Amend
Draft Approval
Plan of Subdivision
G.M. Sernas on
behalf of the
Quadrillium Corp.
D12.18T-87021
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Draft Plan
of Subdivision
W.E. Roth
Construction Ltd.
D12.18T-97028
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Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report PD-46-98 be received;
THAT the application for revisions to Draft Approval of Subdivision 18T -87021,
submitted on behalf of the Quadrillium Corporation be referred back to stafffor
further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt
of the outstanding agency comments;
THAT, within 15 days of the Public Meeting, the Commissioner of Planning for the
Region of Durham be advised and provided, by sworn declaration from the Clerk
the following:
1. that the Municipality held a Public Meeting in accordance with Section 51
(21.1) ofthe Planning Act for the subject subdivision application;
ii. a copy of the minutes of said meeting;
iii. a copy of all written submissions received by the Municipality;
iv. a list of all persons and public bodies, including their mailing addresses, who
made oral submissions at the public meeting, or written submissions;
a copy of the report and the Council decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-46-98 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-234-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PD-47-98 be received;
THAT the application for proposed draft plan of subdivision submitted by
W.E. Roth Construction Ltd. be referred back to staff for further processing and the
preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments, taking
into consideration all of the comments reviewed;
THAT, within 15 days of the Public Meeting, the Commissioner of Planning for the
Region of Durham be advised and provided, by sworn declaration from the Clerk
the following:
i. that the Municipality held a Public Meeting in accordance with Section 51
(21.1) of the Planning Act for the subject subdivision application;
Ii. a copy of the minutes of said meeting;
iii. a copy of all written submission~ received by the Municipality;
IV. a list of all persons and public bodies, including their mailing addresses, who
made oral submissions at the public meeting, or written submissions;
v. a copy of the report and the Council decision; and
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
Rezoning
Application
WED Investments
Ltd.
DI4.DEV.91.003
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Official Plan
Amendment
Application
WED Investments
Ltd. & Bayly
Holdings Ltd.
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Rezoning
Application
Temporary Use
By-law
Randy Henry
on behalf of
1070702 Ontario
D14.DEV.98.009
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-47-98 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-235-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-48-98 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the
former Town of Newcastle, as amended, submitted by G.M. Semas and Associates
Ltd. on behalf of WED Investments Limited be referred back to staff for a
subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments and resolution of all
issues; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-48-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-236-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report PD-49-98 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan
submitted by WED Investments Ltd. & Bayly Holdings Ltd. be approved as
Amendment No.5 as indicated in Attachment NO.4 of Report PD-49-98 and that
the necessary by-law be passed;
THAT a copy of Report PD-49-98 and the amendment be forwarded to the Region
of Durham for approval; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-49-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-237-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PD-50-98 be received;
THAT the amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63, to permit the continued use of the
subject property for a Flea Market and Auction Room on a temporary basis for a
period of up to three years, as per Attachment No. 3 to Report PD-50-98 be
approved;
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
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Placement of
Fill at 3242
Solina Road
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THAT a copy of Report PD-50-98 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-50-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-238-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report PD-51-98 be received;
THAT the Waste Reduction Branch of the Ministry of the Environment be
requested to amend the Guideline for Use at Contaminated Sites as indicated in
Section 5.2 of Report PD-51-98; and
THAT the Waste Reduction Branch of the Ministry ofthe Environment, Mr. John
O'Toole, M.P.P., Mrs. Libby Racansky, Mr. Frank Lombardo, and any delegation
and the interested parties listed in Report PD-51-98 be forwarded a copy of Report
PD-51-98 and Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Resolution #GPA-239-98
Parking
Enforcement
Monthly Report
March 1998
T02.PA
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report CD-23-98 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-23-98 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
"CARRIED"
Co-op Tender
T-283-97 Mixing
of Sand and Salt
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Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-240-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report TR-26-98 be received;
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Co-op Tender
QWC-17-98
Supply &
Delivery of
Corrugated Pipe
Culvert
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Co-op Tender
WD2-98, Supply
Delivery &
Application
of Calcium
Chloride
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THAT the contract award to Robert Young Construction, Ennismore, Ontario, with
a total unit price of $0.98 per tonne, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender T-283-97, be
extended for the 1998/99 winter season to supply the mixing of sand and salt to the
Municipality of Clarington, as required by the Department of Public Works;
THAT, upon expiry of the contract extension, pending satisfactory service by the
low bidder, and pending agreement of the Durham Purchasing Co-operative
Participants, the contract be extended for a third year; and
THAT the funds be drawn from the Public Works approved Winter Maintenance
Accounts for the 1998/99 Winter season requirements, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-24 1-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report TR-27-98 be received;
THAT the contract award to Holt Culvert and Metal Products, Peterborongh,
Ontario, with a total unit price of $34,623.83 (plus applicable taxes), being the
lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the
Co-operative Tender QWC-17-97, be extended for the 1998 season to supply and
deliver corrugated pipe culvert on an "as required" basis to the Municipality of
Clarington;
THAT, upon expiry ofthe contract extension, pending satisfactory service and
pricing by the low bidder, and pending agreement of the Durham Purchasing Co-
operative Participants, the contract be extended for a third year; and
THAT the funds be drawn from the Public Works approved Winter Maintenance
Accounts for the 1998 Culvert Maintnenace Construction Budget, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-242-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report TR-28-98 be received;
THAT Miller Paving Limited, Markham, Ontario, with a total bid price of
$33,250.00 (plus applicable taxes), for the Municipality of Clarington's requirement
for liquid calcium chloride (Section 1) being the lowest responsible bidder meeting
all terms, conditions and specifications ofthe Co-operative Tender WD2-98 , be
awarded the contract to supply and apply approximately 250,000 litres of liquid
calcium chloride, as required by the Municipality ofClarington Public Works
Department;
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Monthly Fire
Report March
1998
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THAT Innovative Building Products, Ajax, Ontario, with a total bid price of
$6,000.00 (plus applicable taxes), for the Municipality ofClarington's requirements
for flaked calcium chloride (in 40 kilo bags), (Section 11) being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-
operative Tender WD2-98, be awarded the portion of the contract to supply and
deliver approximately 16,000 kg of flaked calcium chloride, as required by the
Municipality of Cia ring ton Public Works Department;
THAT, pending satisfactory pricing and service and approval by the Durham
Purchasing Co-operative, the contracts be awarded for a second year; and
THAT the funds expended by drawn from the approved 1998 budget allocation for
Public Works Road Maintenance, FORTHWITH.
"CARRlED"
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-243-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report FD-6-98 be received for information.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
"CARRIED"
There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda.
Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Lay Out and
Establishment of
Lt 17, Con. I
Darlington
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Resolution #GPA-244-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report WD-26-98 be received;
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-26-98to layout and
establish Part of Lot 17, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Darlington
designated as Parts I and 3 on Plan 40R-18009 as a Public Highway which will be
an extension of Bonathon Crescent as a public highway; and
THAT a copy of Report WD-26-98 be send to Green-Martin Holdings Limited.
"CARRIED"
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D
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Fieldstone Sub. Resolution #GPA-245-98
Courtice
Acceptance! Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Mayor Hamre
Assumption By-law
T09. THAT Report WD-27-98 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Pinal Works, which include final stage roads and other related
Works, constructed within Plans 40M-1754, 40M-1755 and part of 40M-1761; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-27-98, assuming
certain streets within Plans 40M-1754, 40M-1755 and part of 40M-1761, as Public
Highways.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
ADMINISTRATION
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The Chief Administrative Officer gave a verbal report pertaining to the processing
of Wet/Dry Waste. He invited Members of the Committee to visit the Thermotech
Processing Facility wherein the waste material is processed, becomes organic
pelletized fat material which is sold to animal food manufacturers. He anticipates
bringing forward a report in one month. He invited Members of the Committee to
tour the facility in two weeks, following the General Purpose and Administration
Committee Meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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See resolution #GPA-23 1-98 on Page 11.
Delegation of
Libby Racansky
Resolution #GPA-246-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be received and acknowledged.
"CARRIED"
Delegation of
Lindy Anne
Tucker
M02.GE
Resolution #GPA-247-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the delegation of Lindy Anne Tucker be acknowledged;
THAT her request for a venue for a farmers' market in Bowmanville be referred to
the Planning and Development Department and the Marketing and Tourism Officer
for review and report; and
THAT Lindy Anne Tucker be advised of Council's decision.
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"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
"Closed" Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
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There was nothing discussed under this section ofthe Agenda.
Resolution #GPA-248-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the meeting be "closed" for discussion of a personnel matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-249-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THA T the meeting adjourn at 12:04 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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