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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/16/1997 . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee lune 16, 1997 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, June 16, 1997 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A. Dreslinski Councillor C. Elliott Counci Ilor L. Hannah Councillor M. Novak Councillor P. Pingle Councillor D. Scott (Until 12:00 p,m.l Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 12:00 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 12:00 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (Until 12:00 p.m.) Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 12:00 p.m.) Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of interest pertaining to Resolution #GPA-339-97 of the minutes of the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting held on June 2,1997 pertaining to Mosport Park Limited and indicated that she would also be making a declaration of interest pertaining to Item #5 of Report PD-83-97 pertaining to Mosport Park Limited because her son is employed by International Motorsports Group Ine. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-356-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on June 2, 1997, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A Minutes DELEGATIONS - 2 - June 16, 1997 (a) David Reed, Frank Cowan Company Ltd., Princeton, NOJ 1VO - re: Report TR-&0-97 - referred to proposed amendments to the Municipal Act and was present to answer questions from the Committee. (b) Brenton Rickard on behalf of Cathy Abraham, on behalf of Newcastle Community Hall Board, 4 Doncaster Cres., Newcastle, LIB 1 E8 - re: 75th Anniversary Newcastle Community Hall - gave a general overview of the events leadi ng to the preparation of the 75th Anniversary of the Newcastle Community Hall to take place in 1998. Proposed renovations to the Newcastle Community Hall to bring it back to its original condition, include: . repair leaky roof; . replacement of some windows; . condition of ceiling to be remedied; . dance floor to be refi n ished; . Lions Club has offered to refurbish tool shed; and . the addition of a washroom. He will keep Council updated on the status of this project. (c) Chris Cooper, Cooper Fuels, 2& Church St., Newtonville, LOA lJO - re: Report PD-80-97 - was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee. (d) Karen Treml, R.R. #2, Pontypool, LOA lKO - re: Report PD-81-97 - was called but was not present. (e) Michael Huber, &401 Solina Road, Hampton, LOB 110 - re: Report PD-81-97 - advised that he owns a 20 acre parcel of land and that one acre will be set aside for the operation of a kennel. In his opinion, this should not be a problem because there is lots of prime agricultural land not being farmed in the Municipality. (f) Dr. John Campbell, 250 Baldwin St., Newcastle, LIB 1Cl - advised that he was originally opposed to this application but that he now supports the recommendations contained in Report PD-82-97. He requested clarification on a By-law Enforcement matter which has been looked after by the Municipality. (g) Jacqueline Lake, 254 Baldwin St., Newcastle, LIB lCl - advised prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance. (h) Lloyd Stephenson, 106 King St. E., Newcastle, LIB lH5 - circulated a letter from the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle dated December 2, 1982 pertaining to a drainage ditch - west limits of Newcastle Village Memorial Arena. He verbalized concerns pertaining to storm water management, sewers and related costs in the village of Newcastle. He noted that he has contacted the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to the Kaitlin subdivision and is hoping to work things out peacefully. 302 . . . G.P.& A Minutes DELEGATIONS CONT'D. PUBLIC MEETINGS - 3 - June 16, 1997 (I) Kelvin Whalen, The Kaitlin Group Ltd., 1029 McNicoll Ave., Scarborough, M1W 3W& - expressed support for the recommendations contained in Report PD-82-97 and was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee. Resolution #GPA-357-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:25 a,m. Councillor Dreslinski 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 Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 11, Concession 1, former Town of Bowmanville - Klawitter; (b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 23, Concession 2, former T ownsh ip of Darl i ngton - Louie Gudelj; and (c) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 288 King Street East, the north east corner of St. George Street and King Street, Bowmanville. The Deputy Clerk advised that the Clerk's Department sent public notices for the rezoning applications by first class mail on or before May 16, 1997 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 May 16, 1997. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Plann ing Act. The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would describe the purpose and effect of the proposed applications, then the objectors would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant. (a) Report PD-77-97 - Klawitter - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the establishment of an Automotive Service Centre in conjunction with the existing motor vehicle fuel bar, donut kiosk and car wash. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Bryce Jordan, G. M. Sernas and Associates Limited, 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41, Whitby, UN 8Y7, appeared on behalf of the applicant and advised that he is working with Staff to resolve all issues. 303 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 4- June 16, 1997 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. (b) Report PD-78-97 - Louie Gudeli - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the establishment of a home industry - the manufacturing and sale of concrete lawn ornaments. Ersio Amenela, 3& Elizabeth Street, Oshawa, L 11 8H3, advised that he has recently purchased the property located immediately to the west of the site on which he will build his home. He requested that no accesslegress be constructed from Mr. Gudelj's property to Nash Road and that the home occupation be non-transferable. Shannon Ryley, 262& Rundle Road, Bowmanville, L lC 3K3, expressed support for the application on the basis that he has lived adjacent to Mr. Gudelj for a number of years and he has never experienced any problem pertaining to noise or traffic. Louie Gudelj, 2020 Highway #2, Bowmanville, L1C 3K7, advised that he is retired and that the manufacture and sale of concrete lawn ornaments are strictly a hobby an not a commercial business. (c) Report PD-79-97 - Bowmanville Professional Building Limited - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the development of a parking lot to service the medical offices at 222 King Street East. No one spoke in opposition to this application. Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C lJ9, expressed support for the application on the basis that there wi II be adequate parking for the faci I ity. Dr. Charles Cattran, c/o Bowmanville Professional Building Limited, 222 King Street West, Bowmanville, L1C 1 P6, was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-358-97 Terry Klawitter DI4.DEV.97.029 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report PD-77-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, as amended, submitted by Terry Klawitter, 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-77-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 304 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 5- June 16, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-359-97 Louie Gudelj D14.DEV.97.030 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle Rezoning Application Bowmanville Professional Building Limited D14.DEV.97.032 THAT Report PD-78-97 be received; THAT the appl ication to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-&3, as amended, submitted by Louie (Luka) Gudeli be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-78-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-360-97 Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PD-79-97 be received; THAT the appl ication to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Reg Freethy on behalf of Bowmanville Professional Building Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT all interested parties I isted in Report PD-79-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-361-97 Chris Cooper DI4.DEV.96.0&2 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-80-97 be received; THAT Rezoning Application DEV 96-0&2 submitted by Chris Cooper on behalf of Robert Reed to permit the outside storage of bulk fuel storage tanks and a 400 m' officelwarehouseltransport depot be approved; THAT the by-law amendment attached to Report PD-80-97 be forwarded to Counci I for adoption; THAT a copy of Report PD-80-97 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT any delegation and those persons listed in Report PD-80-97 be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 305 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 6- June 16, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-362-97 M. & S. Huber DI4.DEV.97.004 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah Plan of Subdivision Kaitlin Group Ltd. DI2.18T.91012 THAT Report PD-81-97 be received; THAT the Rezoning Application Dev 97-004 submitted by M & S Huber to recognize the size of an existing shed which exceeds the maximum allowable floor area for an accessory structure of 93 m' be approved; THAT the Rezoning Application Dev 97-004 submitted by M & S Huber to permit a commercial kennel be denied; THAT the By-law amendment attached to Report PD-81-97 be forwarded to Counci I for adoption; THAT a copy of Report PD-81-97 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT any delegation and those persons listed in Report PD-81-97 be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-363-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-82-97 be received; THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of C1arington recommends approval of the draft plan of subdivision 18T-91 012 dated May 8, 1997, subject to the conditions contained in Attachment No.1 to Report PD-82-97; THAT zoning amendment application DEV 97-014 be closed; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by By-law, to execute the Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of the proposed draft plan of subdivision 18T-91012 and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington at such time as an agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and Development; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-82-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 306 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 7- June 16, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Ontario Municipal Board Pre-Hearing Conference Clarington Official Plan D09.CL CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Parking Enforcement Monthly Report for May 1997 Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of interest pertaining to Report PD-83-97; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Dreslinski advised that her son is employed by International Motorsports Group Inc. Resolution #GPA-364-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-83-97 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved with the exception of Item #5 pertaining to Mosport Park Limited. "CARRIED" (See following motion) Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-365-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Item #5 pertaining to Mosport Park Limited of Report PD-83-97 be approved. "CARRIED" The recommendation was then approved as follows: THAT Report PD-83-97 be received; THAT the Clerk be authorized on behalf of the Municipality to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, pursuant to Section 17(33) of the Planning Act (Bill 163), from the failure of the Region of Durham to deal with Section 15.3.4 and Section 15.3.7 of the Clarington Official Plan; and THAT a copy of Report PD-83-97 and Counci 1'5 decision thereto be forwarded to the Region of Durham Solicitor's Department and the Region of Durham Planning Department. Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-366-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CD-28-97 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-28-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. "CARRIED" 307 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 8- June 16, 1997 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Confidential Report CD-29-97 TREASURY DEPARTMENT Mandatory Tax Relief Programs Under Bill 106 F22.GE RFP97-4, Stacking ChairslDollies F18.QU Resolution #GPA-367-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Confidential Report CD-29-97 pertaining to a personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda for consideration at a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-368-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report TR-51-97 be received for information; and THAT the Region of Durham be requested to allow the opportunity for input from all the area municipalities to any proposed tax relief program being considered through Bill 106. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-369-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-52-97 be received; THAT Brant Office Supply, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $20,484.73 (including taxes), being the most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP97-4, be awarded the contract to supply, deliver and install a quantity of two hundred and sixty (260) stacking chairs and eight (8) dollies, for the Courtice Community Complex, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Department of Community Services; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the Commun ity Services 1996 Capital Budget Account #7606-00010-0505. "CARRIED" 308 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 9- June 16, 1997 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Tender CL97-11, One Resolution #GPA-370-97 (1) Only 56,000 G.v.w, Tandem Diesel Dump Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah Truck C/W Plow FI8.QU THAT Report TR-53-97 be received; CL97-1 0, Two (2) Only Cab and Chassis, 39,000 G.V.w. FI8.QU Co-Operative Tender Contract No. D97-12 Municipality of ClaringtonlRegion of Durham Granular FI8.QU THAT Winslow-Gerolamy Motors, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $120,832.80, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL97-11, be awarded the contract to supply one (1) only 56,000 G.v.W. Tandem Diesel Dump Truck, c/o Plow Equipment, Spreader Dump Body, Snow Plow Harness and Snow Plows, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Department of Public Works; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the approved 1997 Capital Budget, from the Public Works Equipment Reserve Account #2900-00010-0000. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-371-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report TR-54-97 be received; THAT Winslow-Gerolamy Motors, Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $232,839.35 (including taxes and trade-in), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL97-10, be awarded the contract to supply two (2) only Cab & Chassis, 39,000 G.V.W., as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Department of Public Works; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the approved 1997 Pub I ic Works Fleet Account #2900-00010-0000. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-372-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report TR-55-97 be received; THAT Contract No. D97-12, tendered jointly with the Region of Durham for Granular Shouldering and Hot Mix Paving, tendered by Harnden & King Construction, be approved; THAT the funds in an amount of $392,000.00 (including GST, Engineering and Supervision and Sundry work by Region), (accounts as identified on Schedule "B" attached to Report TR-55-97), be drawn. from the 1997 Public Works Capital budget; and 309 . . . G.P.& A Minutes -10- June 16, 1997 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex! Twin Pad Operating Projections R06.GE THAT the additional funds required in the amount of $11,440.65 be drawn from the Public Works Lot Levy Account #1110-00157-0000, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-373-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of Report CS-06-97 at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-374-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report CS-06-97 be received for information in conjunction with Report TR-56-97. "CARRIED" RFP97-2, Architectural Resolution #GPA-375-97 Services - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski Complex - Twin Pad FI8.QU THAT Report TR-56-97 be received in conjunction with Report CS-06-97; THAT Barry Bryan Associates (1991) Limited, Whitby, Ontario, with a total bid (including disbursements) in the amount of $158,500.00, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP97-2, be awarded the contract for the architectural services for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex - Twin Pad; THAT a contingency of $50,000.00 be provided for any additional Professional Services that may be required; THAT the total funds required be drawn from the Structural Facility for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, Account #7042-00000-0501; and THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-56-97, marked Schedule "B", authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement, be approved. "CARRIED" 310 . . . G.P.& A Minutes -11- June 16, 1997 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Tender CL97-7, Reconstruction of Beaver Street North FI8.QU Tender CL97-9, Fire Fighter Bunker Suits FI8.QU Tax Sale Registration Process F22.GE Resolution #GPA-376-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report TR-57-97 be received; THAT Bishop Construction, Stouffville, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $490,493.71, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL97-7, be awarded the contract for the Reconstruction of Beaver Street, as required by the Department of Public Works; THAT the total funds required in the amount of $406,921.69 ($490,493.71 Contract, plus design} contract administration and utilities} less Regional portion), be drawn from Public Works Account #7205-97003-0261; THAT the additional funds in the amount of $26,921.69 be drawn from the Public Works Lot Levy Reserve Fund, Account #1110-00157-0000; THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-57-97 marked Schedule "^" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved; and THAT the award be subject to the approval of the Region of Durham. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-377-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-58-97 be received; THAT Starfield Safetywear Limited, Oakville, Ontario, with total bid in the amount of $24,702.00 (including taxes), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL97-9, be awarded the contract to supply and deliver twenty-four (24) fire fighter bunker suits, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Fire Department; and THAT the required funds be provided from the approved 1997 Fire Department Capital Budget Account #7102-00007-0520. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-378-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-59-97 be received; and THAT Council approve the By-Law attached to Report TR-59-97 establishing the legal fees to be charged to property owners through the Tax Sale Registration process on a graduated scale of costs per property for arrears less than $&,000.00 and on a full cost recovery basis for properties in arrears greater than $6,000.00. "CARRIED" 311 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 12- June 16, 1997 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Resolution #GPA-379-97 1997/1998 Insurance Program L06.GE Confidential Report TR-61-97 Financing of Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Twin Pad F05.GE Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report TR-60-97 be received; THAT Frank Cowan Company Limited continue to be retained as the Municipality of Clarington's insurance carriers for the period from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, under the Durham Municipal Group Insurance Program at an approximate cost of $283,523 plus applicable taxes; and THAT the Durham Municipal Group, in preparation for the 1998/1999 premium year, continue to pursue an investigation of the potential associated with bulk co- operative purchasing and insurance pooling, as well as any other insurance alternatives in the marketplace. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-380-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Confidential Report TR-61-97 pertaining to a legal matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" meeting". "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-381-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-62-97 be received, as amended, in conjunction with Report TR-56-97 and Report CS-06-97; THAT the estimated project cost of $3,5 million for the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Twin Pad be financed 90% from the Development Charges - Community Services Reserve Fund per the Development Charges Policy Report and 10% from the Arena Reserve Fund; THAT Staff continue to monitor the progress of the proposed Bill 98 - the Development Charges Act, 1997 and regulations and report back should the final legislation require changes to the financing proposed; THAT Staff be authorized to transfer uncommitted funds available from the Civic Administration Development Charges Reserve Fund and the Public Works Development Charges Reserve Fund to the Community Services Development Charges Reserve Fund and the Library Development Charges Reserve Fund to cover potential uncollected levies for the Courtice Community Complex core and library components and the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex twin pad up to and during the transition period provided by Bill 98; 312 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 13- June 16, 1997 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D, THAT once the Courtice Community Complex has been completed and interim financing repaid to the applicable reserve fund, that Staff be authorized to transfer any remaining funds in the Courtice Community Complex Reserve Fund (separate from the Development Charges Reserve Fund) to the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund; THAT once start-up funds have been repaid, that Staff be authorized to use any fundraising proceeds to repay interim financing provide by various reserve funds (including the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund), for the library component of the Courtice Community Complex; and THAT the Courtice Community Complex Fundraising Committee be requested to provide Council with a status update and anticipated timing of the transfer of funds raised. "CARRIED" FIRE DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Courtice Community Resolution #GPA-382-97 Complex Schedule of Rates and Fees Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak R05.CO THAT Report CS-05-97 be received; and THAT the proposed schedule of Rates and Fees for the Courtice Community Complex be approved, effective September 1,1997. "CARRIED" Report CS-06-97 was considered earlier in the meeting. See Resolution #GPA-374-97 on Page 10. Folding Acoustical Resolution #GPA-383-97 Partition - Courtice Community Complex Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Mayor Hamre R05.CO THAT Report CS-07-97 be received; THAT Staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase of an Acoustical Foldi ng Partition for the Courtice Community Complex; and THAT funds in the amount of $35,000 be drawn from the Parkland Cash-in-Lieu Reserve Fund Account #5001-7-X. "CARRIED" 313 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 14- June 1 &, 1997 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councillor Elliott chaired this portion of the meeting. Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity - May 1997 Pl0.MO Penwest Subdivision Certificate of Acceptance DI2.CE Courtice Crossing Certificate of Acceptance DI2.CE Highland Gardens Certificate of Acceptance DI2.CE Resolution #GPA-384-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report WD-35-97 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-385-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-37-97 be received; and THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Initial Sta~e of Road Construction, constructed within Plan 40M-I770. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-386-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report WD-38-97 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1746; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-38-97, assuming the streets within Plan 40M-1746 as Public Highways. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-387-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-39-97 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the roads, street lights and other related Works, constructed within Phase 2B of Plan lOM-826; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-39-97 assuming certain streets within Plan 10M-826 as public highways, "CARRIED" 314 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 15 - June 16, 1997 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Proposed Agreement for Placement of Advertising Benches M01.GE Proposed Amendment to Traffic By-law T02.GE Winter Maintenance Over Expenditure F05.GE ADMINISTRATION Outstanding Issues Resolution #GPA-388-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Council Pingle THAT Report WD-40-97 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington enter into an agreement with Mr. Joseph Shaw carrying on business under the firm name of Bench Ads (Canada) to permit the installation of advertising benches (Schedule "^" to Attachment No.1 to Report WD-40-97), satisfactory to the Director of Public Works; THAT Purchasing By-law 94-129, Paragraph 5, Item 5.06, be waived; and THAT the proposed By-law (Attachment NO.1 to Report WD-40-97) be passed by Counci I authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-389-97 Moved by Councillor dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-41-97 be received; THAT parking within 3 metres of a mail box be prohibited unless actually engaged in delivery, posting or obtaining mail; and THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-41-97 be passed by Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-390-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-42-97 be received for information, "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-391-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT ADMI N-27-97 be received for information. "CARRIED" 315 . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 16- June 16, 1997 ADMINISTRATION CONT'D. Agreement Between the Town of Newcastle and Stephenson L04. Confidential Report ADMIN-30-97 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-392-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report ADMIN-29-97 be received; and THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee forward same to Council with the understanding that the Agreement of June 28, 1978 now be terminated. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-393-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-30-97 pertaining to a property matter be referred to the end of the agenda for consideration during a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-394-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of David Reed, Frank Cowan Company Limited, be acknowledged and he be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-395-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the delegation of Brenton Rickard pertaining to the 75th Anniversary of Newcastle Community Hall be acknowledged with thanks. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-396-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Lloyd Stephenson pertaining to various planning matters be acknowledged. "CARRIED" 316 . . . " G.P.& A Minutes OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT - 17- June 16, 1997 There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-397-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Confidential Reports CD-29-97, TR-61-97 and ADMIN-30-97. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-398-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the actions taken during the "closed" meeting be confirmed, "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-399-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:05 p.m, "CARRIED" ;$/~/~4W/P/ MAYOR 317