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THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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General Purpose and Administration Committee
September 21, 1998
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
September 21, 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, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
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Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with
respect to Report WD-48-98.
MINUTES
Resolution #GPA-493-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on August 31, 1998, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre advised that the Parkinson Foundation of Canada will be holding its
"super walk" in Ajax on September 27,1998. This is an annual event which is held
throughout Canada.
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DELEGATIONS
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PUBLIC MEETING
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Resolution #GPA-494-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Libby Racansky be allowed to address Members of the Committee after Bill
Mason's delegation.
"MOTION LOST"
(a) Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Conrtice, LIE 2Ml - re: Report
PD-107-98 and PD-I08-98 advised that, if these developments are approved,
wells in the surrounding areas will be adversely impacted. She stated that the
increased densities in Courtice created by major development have adversely
impacted on wells, streams, the envirornnent and wildlife habitat.
(Ii) Bill Manson, WDM Consultants, 20 Clematis Road, WilIowdale, M2J 4X2
- advised that he is in support of the recommendations contained in Reports
PD-106-98, PD-I07-98 and PD-108-98. He noted that each ofthe two
subdivisions referred to in Reports PD-I 07-98 and PD-I 08-98 has three times
the required parking area. He noted his willingness to adhere to Condition # 19
of the suhdivision agreement pertaining to the Regional Well Interference
Policy and gave his word to members of the Committee that the developer
would adhere to all requirements of the municipality throughout the
construction process.
(c) Glen Genge, Greer Galloway Group Inc., 40 King Street West, Oshawa,
LIH lA4 - noted concurrence with the recommendations contained in the
Addendum to Report PD-97-98 and requested that they be approved forthwith.
(d) Hugh Neill, 2111 Prestonvale Road, Conrtice, LIE 2S2 - advised prior to
the meeting that he would not be in attendance.
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) Clarington OffIcial Plan Amendment - Part Lots 25 and 26, Concession 7,
former Township of Darlington - James and Gladys Millson
(Ii) OffIcial Plan Amendment - Part Lot 28, Concession 3, former Township of
Clarke - Barry Jones on behalf of Spero, Peter, Matina and John Sotiriadis
(c) Proposed Zoning Amendment - Construction of Larger Garages in New
Homes - Municipality of Clarington
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PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D
The Deputy Clerk advised that the Rezoning Applications were sent by fIrst class
mail on or before August 21, 1998, to all property owners within 120 metres ofthe
subject properties in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In
addition, notices were also posted on the sites prior to August 21, 1998. This notice
procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning
Act.
The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the official plan amendment
applications hy fIrst class mail on or before August 21, 1998 to all property owners
within 120 metres of the suhject properties in accordance with the latest municipal
assessment records. In addition, notices were also posted on the sites prior to
August 21, 1998.
The Chainman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would
describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment, then the objectors
would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant.
(a) Report PD-103-98 - James and Gladys Millson - the purpose and effect of this
application is to permit the severance of a dwelling surplus to a farming
operation.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
James MiIlson, 6899 Solina Road, R.R. #1, Enniskillen, LOB lJO - described the
background of the application and noted that, although he can satisfy Sections B
and C of Section 13.3.8 of the Clarington Official Plan, he wishes to maintain his
existing lot lines.
(b) Report PD-104-98 -Barry Jones on behalf of Spero, Peter, Matina and John
Sotiriadis - the purpose and effect for this application is to permit the
establishment of a golf driving range and miniature golf course.
Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC lJ9 - expressed opposition
to this proposal on the basis that prime agricultural land is being redesignated to
permit the estahlishment of a golf driving range and miniature golf course. She
suggested the proponent build the golf driving range elsewhere.
Mavis Carlton, 119 Cove Road, R.R. #2, Bowmanville, LIC 310 - requested
clarification as to the location of the entrance and would have a concern if it is
located on Highway #35.
No one spoke in support of this application.
Spero Sotiriadis, 3211 Highway #35/115, Newcastle, LIN lL9 - advised that
these prime agricultural lands have not been farmed for many years. Prior to his
owning this property, the land was being used for grazing horses. He noted that
access and egress would be created at the existing entrance to the farm.
(c) Report PD-I 05-98 - Municipality of Clarington - the purpose and effect of this
application is to amend the geueral provisions of By-law 84-63 to increase the
size of a single car garage in new homes to accommodate both the parking and
storage of household items.
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PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D
Jamie MacInnis, 1333 Boundary Road, Unit #4, Oshawa, LlJ 6Z7 - President of
the Durham Home Builders Association noted the following points:
. was parking addressed as part of the Clarington Official Plan process?
. there is an existing standard for garages throughout the Region of Durham
. he circulated a sample of the ramifications associated with the loss ofliving
space if the requirement for garage spaces is increased
. increasing the size of garages could jeopardize the viability of a construction
project
. if larger garages are approved, the industry would require that 45 percent lot
coverage he increased to 50 percent
. if garage sizes are increased what will happen to subdivisions which have
already been approved?
He suggested that, to alleviate the parking problems, on-street parking should be
permitted through a "permits system". He noted that adding storage space in
garages will not necessarily be the "be all and end all".
He noted that Members of the Durham Home Builders Association would be
willing to participate and dialogue with members of staff in an attempt to resolve
this issue.
Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, LIE 2H4 - suggested that the
problem of parking in the municipality may be reduced hy increasing lot sizes.
Kelvin Whalen, Chair of the Durham Urban Development Institute, c/o The
Kaitlin Group LId" 1029 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborougb, Ml W 3W6 - noted
his concurrence with the comments made by Mr. MacInnis and noted that he and
members of the Urban Development Institute are willing to "brainstorm" with staff
and the Durham Home Builders Association to fInd a positive solution to the
parking problem.
Leigh-Anne Calhoun, 59 Jackman Road, Blk 10, Apt. 106, Bowmanville,
Ll C 4V5 - suggested that garage doors be installed in the front and in the back to
allow for a car parked in the garage to drive forward to allow parking for the next
car.
Evylin Stroud, 87 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC lJ9 - spoke in support of
the application noting that cars parked on the street create safety hazards for
children, adults and emergency vehicles. She advised that the quality of life of the
residents would improve if larger lots were created. She requested that the issue of
parking garages being turned into living space be investigated.
Mavis Carlton, 119 Cove Road, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3 - expressed support for
increasing the size of garages. She suggested that the mindset that fIrst time home
buyers can only afford small units on small lots should be changed because, in her
estimation, the prime market is people buying "down" and lot sizes should therefore
he increased. She challenged the Municipality of Clarington to be an innovator in
this area.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Clarington
OffIcial Plan
Amendment
James & Gladys
Millson
D09.COPA.98.002
Clarington
OffIcial Plan &
Zoning By-law
Amendment
Sotiriadis
Dl4.DEV.98.046
Proposed Zoning
Amendment
Increase Size of
Garages
Dl4.DEV.98.054
Resolution #GPA-495-98
Moved hy Mayor Hamre, seconded Councillor Mutton
THAT the Committee recess for 20 minutes.
'''CARRIED''
The meeting reconvened at II :20 a.m.
Resolution #GPA-496-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded hy Mayor Hamre
THAT Report PD-l 03-98 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Clarington OffIcial Plan, submitted hy James
and Gladys Millson, he referred back to Stafffor further processing and the
preparation of a suhsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments; and
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in
Report PD-1 03-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-497-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD- I 04-98 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended,
and the application to amend the Clarington OffIcial Plan, as amended, submitted
by Barry Jones on behalf of Peter, Matina, John and Spero Sotiriadis, be referred
back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon
receipt of all outstanding comments; and
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in
Report PD-104-98 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-498-98
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Schell
WHEREAS serious concems have been expressed pertaining to the parking
problems in Clarington;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report PD-l 05-98 be tabled to
allow for serious dialogue with the Durham Home Builders Association and the
Urban Development Institute in an effort to resolve this issue.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
Amendment to
Clarington
Official Plan
Claret Inv. Ltd. &
Uvalde Inv. Co.
D09.COPA.97.007
Revised Plan of
Subdivision &
Rezoning
Claret Inv. Ltd. &
Uvalde Inv. Co.
Dl2.18T.92014
Resolution #GPA-499-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report PD-106-98 be received;
THAT the Onttnio Municipal Board he requested to:
i) with respect to the private OffIcial Plan Amendment appeal, to amend the
Clarington OffIcial Plan by incorporating in the changes set out in
proposed OP A No. 10;
ii) with respect to Referral No.3, to modify in accordance with ModifIcation
No. ] 71 contained in Attachment NO.2 to Report PD-106-98, the referred
provisions of the Clarington OffIcial Plan, amended hy proposed OPA No.
10 set out in recommendation 2(i) and to approve the referred provision of
the OffIcial Plan as so amended and modifIed; and
iii) to refuse to approve the application to amend the former Town of
Newcastle OffIcial Plan (File: OPA 92-N/007) and to dismiss the appeal in
respect of it.
THAT the revisions to Amendment No.1 0 be deemed minor in nature and that a
new Puhlic Meeting to consider the revised Amendment be deemed not necessary;
and;
THAT a copy of the decision of Council be forwarded to the Regional Planning
Department, the applicant and any delegation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-500-98
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT staff be requested to review and report on imposing a fmancial requirement
on developers before a subdivision is approved to ensure that trees are not removed
prematurely without the approval of the Municipality.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-501-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-107-98 he received;
THAT the By-law contained in Attachment No. 2 to Report PD-I07-98 be given
two readings but not be fmally enacted hy Council;
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) he requested to:
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approve the revised draft plan of subdivision 18T -92014 subject to the
conditions contained in Attachment No. I to Report PD-I07-98; and
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
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Revised Plan
of Subdivision &
Rezoning
Applications
Claret Inv. Ltd. &
Uvalde Inv. Co.
DI2.18T.94027
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allow the appeal by Claret Investments Ltd. and Uvalde Investment Co.
(formerly Rexgate Holdings Ltd.) by enacting the zoning by-law
amendment as detailed in Attachment No.2 to Report PD-107-98.
THAT the Mayor and Clerk he authorized, by by-law, to execute the Suhdivision
Agreement between the Owner of the Draft Plan of Subdivision and the
Corporation of the Municipality of Cia ring ton at such time as an agreement has
been fmalized to the satisfaction ofthe Director of Public Works and the Director of
Planning and Development in the event that the OMB orders draft approval of the
subdivision;
THAT the Holding (H) symbols be removed by By-law upon the execution of a
Subdivision Agreement in the event that the OMB orders the approval of the zoning
by-law; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-107-98 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-502-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded hy Mayor Hamre
THAT Report PD-1 08-98 be received;
THAT the By-law contained in Attachment No.2 to Report PD-I08-98 he given
two readings but not be fInally enacted by Council;
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) be requested to:
i) approve the revised draft plan of subdivision l8T-94027 suhject to the
conditions contained in Attachment No. I to Report PD-108-98; and
ii) allow the appeal by Claret Investments Ltd. and Uvalde Investment Co.
(formerly Rexgate Holdings Ltd.) by enacting the zoning by-law
amendment as detailed in Attachment No.2 to Report PD-I 08-98.
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law, to execute the Suhdivision
Agreement between the Owner of the Draft Plan of Subdivision and the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington at such time as an agreement has
been fmalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the Director of
Planning and Development in the event that the OMB orders draft approval of the
subdivision;
THAT the Holding (H) symbols be removed by By-law upon the execution ofa
Subdivision Agreement in the event that the OMB orders the approval of the zoning
by-law; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-I 08-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
Exemption from Resolution #GPA-503-98
Part Lot Control
290572 Ontario Inc. Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded hy Councillor Rowe
DI4.DEV.98.055
Rezoning
Application
Clarington
Retail Farm
Stands
Dl4.DEV.97.055
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Decisions of
Committee of
Adjustment
August 27,1998
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THAT Report PD-l 09-98 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control in respect of Block 38 on
Plan 40M-I779 be approved;
THAT the by-law, attached to Report PD- 109-98 he approved and forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-109-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-504-98
Moved hy Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report PD-11 0-98 be received;
THAT the issue of farm produce outlets be considered and reviewed within the
context ofthe comprehensive review and drafting of the new zoning by-law for the
Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-llO-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-505-98
Moved hy Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-IIl-98 he received;
THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
August 27, 1998 for Applications A98/035 to A98/039, inclusive; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A98/035 to A98/039
inclusive, in the event of an appeal.
"CARRIED"
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
Resolution #GPA-506-98
Urhan Design
& Transportation
Study
Application &
Proposed Plan
of Suhdivision
Bayly Holdings
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Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report PD-1 12-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-507-98
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of the
Addendum to Report PD-97-98 listed under "UnfInished Business" at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GP A-508-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Addendum to Report PD-97-98 be received;
THAT Report PD-97-98 be received;
THAT the application for proposed draft plan of suhdivision 18T-960 14, submitted
by the Greer Galloway Group Inc. on behalf of Bayly Holdings Ltd. revised and
dated September 15, 1998, and as further red-line revised, be partially approved
suhject to the conditions contained in Attachment NO.2 to Addendum Report
PD-97-98;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by By-law, to execute a Subdivision
Agreement hetween the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington, at such time as
a Subdivision Agreement has been fmalized to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works and the Director of Planning and Development;
THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle, Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by The Greer Galloway Group Inc.
on behalf of Bayly Holdings Ltd. he approved in part as contained in Attachment
No.3 to the Addendum to Report PD-97-98;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington recommend to the Region of Durham that the
conditions of Draft Approval, issued September I, 1998, for plan of subdivision
18T-90050, be amended to include the conditions contained within Attachment
NO.4 to the Addendum to Report PD-97-98;
THAT a copy of the Addendum to Report PD-97-98 and Council's decision he
forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in the Addendum to Report PD-97-98 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Resolution #GPA-509-98
Animal Services
Monthly Report
May, 1998
Animal Services
Monthly Report
June, 1998
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-42-98 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-42-98 he forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-510-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CD-43-98 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-43-98 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animal Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
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Parking Enforcement Resolution #GPA-511-98
Month of
August, 1998 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
Format of
Council Agendas
Official Opening
Animal Shelter
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THAT Report CD-44-98 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-44-98 he forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-512-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report CD-45-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-513-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report CD-46-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Lease Agreement
247 King Street E
Newcastle
Resolution #GPA-514-98
Moving by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report TR-71-98 be received;
THAT the By-law, attached to Report TR-71-98 marked Schedule "A" be
approved, authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to sign a rental agreement with
Claude Miller; and
THAT Claude Miller be advised of Council's actions.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Monthly Fire Resolution #GPA-515-98
Report August 1998
CII.FD Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report FD-13-98 be received for information; and
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THAT a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Hamre and Members of
Council thanking all of the FirefIghters for their volunteer efforts which benefIt all
members of the community.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Canada World
Youth Exchange
Program
Resolution #GPA-516-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report CS-13-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Young chaired this portion ofthe meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Councillor Rowe disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Report WD-48-98
and refrained from discussion and voting on the matter. Councillor Rowe's spouse
is a business partner of one of the applicants listed in the report.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D
Resolution #GPA-517-98
Monthly Building
Permit Activity
August 1998
P10.MO
Proposed Extended
Hours of Handi
Transit
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ADMINISTRATION
Moved hy Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Report WD-48-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-518-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report WD-49-98 be received for information;
THAT a 16 week trial period be approved to provide evening, weekend and holiday
service by sharing the existing after-hours Oshawa hus with Oshawa and Whitby by
applying an hourly rate to the Clarington hudget as residents need the service; and
THAT Ben Chartier advise Council at the end of November of the progress of the
test period and recommendation as to continuance or termination of the extended
hours.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Resolution #GP A-519-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence received from Glen Gaudet, Head Coach and Sadie
Bulger, participant, Ontario '99 Rjngette Canada Winter Games requesting fmancial
support, be received;
THAT the Municipality ofClarington forward a cheque in the amount of$IOO.OO in
support of this endeavour; and
THAT Glen Gaudet and Sadie Bulger be advised that the Municipality of
Clarington fully supports her efforts.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #GPA-508-98, Page 9.
Addendum
Report
PD-97-98
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #GPA-520-98
Moved hy Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be acknowledged.
"CARRIED"
Septemher 21, 1998
There were no items ofhusiness considered under this section of the agenda.
Resolution #GPA-521-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12: 15 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
DEPUTY CLERK