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THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
General Purpose and Administration Committee
January 18, 1993
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MINUTES
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Minutes of a regular meeting of the General
Purpose and Administration Committee held on
Monday, January 18, 1993 at 9:30 am.
in the Council Chambers.
Mayor D. Hamre (At 10:45 am.)
Councillor A Dreslinski
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor K Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. O'Toole
Councillor D. Scott
Chief Administrative OlTlCer, L. Kotseff
Manager of Engineering, Public Works, T. Cannella (Until 12:00 noon)
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 10:55 am.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 10:55 am.)
Town Solicitor, D. Hefferon (At 10:55 am.)
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 12:00 noon)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
Acting Mayor L. Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-29-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by COWlCillor O'Toole
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on January 4, 1993, be approved.
IICARRIED"
Pursuant to Section 34, Subsection 12 of the Planning Act, the Town of
Newcastle Council, through its General Purpose and Administration
Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following Rezoning
Applications:
(a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 10, Concession 1, former
Town of Bowmanville - Karen McPherson; and
(b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 27, Concession 2, former
Village of Newcastle - George Bilissis.
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January 18, 1993
PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D.
DELEGATIONS
Before proceeding with this matter, the Chairmao asked the Deputy Clerk to
advise on the manner of notice.
The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices for the rezoning applications
were sent by fll"st class mail on or before December 18, 1992 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 December 18, 1992. This notice procedure is in compliance
with Ontario Regulation 404/83.
The Chairmao announced that all persons wishing further notice of the
passage of the by-laws should leave their name, address and telephone
number with the Clerk's Department before they leave.
The Chairmao 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)
Karen McPherson - Report PD-I0-93 - the purpose and effect of this
application is to convert the existing single detached dwelling to an
optometrist office with a second floor apartment unit.
Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
R. Martindale, The Greer Galloway Group, 1415 King Street, Courtice,
LIE 2.16, appeared on behalf of the applicant and noted concurrence with the
recommendations contained in Report PD-I0-93 except for Paragraph 8.3
which requires a 2% cash-in-lieu of parkland for the office component of this
project. He requested that the Committee give consideration to providing
relief from this condition since the applicant presently pays residential and
business taxes to the Town of Newcastle.
(b)
George Bilissis - Report PD-1l-93 - the purpose and effect of this application
is to permit the establishment of a car wash. The development of the site
would include a doughnut shop which is a permitted use.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
George Ron"";.., 296 Baldwin Street, Oshawa, LlH 6H4, the applicant,
expressed his willingness to adhere to the requirements of the Town of
Newcastle.
(a) John Rinn, Bingo Country, Rice Business Centre, 190 Highway #7 West,
Unit 50, Brampton, L7A 1A2 - had advised prior to the meeting that he
would not be in attendance.
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January 18, 1993
DELEGATIONS CONT'D.
(b) Bob Annaert, D.G. Biddle & Assoc. Ltd, 96 King Street East, Oshawa,
LlH 1B6 - appeared on behalf of Kiddicorp Investments Limited and
expressed concurrence with the contents of Report PD-12-93.
(c) Bill ~, P.O. Box 20021, Newcastle, Lffi 1M3 - was called but was
not present.
(d) Irving Wolkowicz, 3410 Sheppard Ave. East, Suite 300, Scarborough,
MIT 3K4 - appeared for Joseph Neal on behalf of Mr. W. Payne, vendor of a
house located in Challenger Park. He advised that the closing date on his
client's offer of purchase and sale is January 28, 1993. He has liaised with
the Town Solicitor and the Planoing Department and advised that, unless the
situation is remedied soon, repercussions will be severe. He requested that a
"letter of comfort" be sent from the Town to confll"ID relief from any liability
to the owners of houses in this subdivision.
Resolution #GPA-30-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegation of J. Scott Elliott be heard "In Camera".
nCARRIEDlI
Resolution #GPA-31-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting be "In Camera".
"CARRIED"
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-32-93
Dr. Karen McPherson
DI4.DEV.92.049 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report PD-IO-93 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by The Greer Galloway Group
Inc., on behalf of Dr. Karen McPherson, 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 Planoing Department, all interested parties listed
in Report PD-I0-93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision.
nCARRIEDII
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January 18, 1993
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D.
Rezoning Application
George Bilissis
DI4.DEV.92.050
Draft Plan of
Subdivision and
Rezoning Application
Kiddicorp Investments
D12.1BT.91013
Resolution #GPA-33-93
Moved by COWlCillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PD-1l-93 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Town ofNewcastl~' Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Ken Pappas on behalf of
George Bilissis, be referred back to Staff for further processing and the
preparation of a subsequent report pending the receipt of all outstanding
comments; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-1l-93 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
lICARRIEDtl
Resolution #GPA-34-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by COWlCillor Scott
THAT Report PD-12-93 be received;
THAT the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-91013 as revised and dated
December 14, 1992, be approved subject to the conditions contained in
Attachment #1 to Report PD-12-93;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By.Law, to execute a
Subdivision Agreement between the Owner and the Town of Newcastle at
such time as the agreement has been fmalized to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works and the Director of Planriiog;
THAT the amendment to the Town of Newcastle By-Law 84-63 attached to
Report PD-12-93 be approved and that the "Holding (H)" symbol be removed
by By-Law upon execution of a Subdivision Agreement;
THAT a copy of Report PD-12.93 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planriiog Department; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-12-93 and delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
!'CARRIED"
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January IS, 1993
PLANNING AND DEVEWPMENT CONT'D.
Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-35-93
William Kraayvangerl
Kraco Contracting Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
Dl4.DEV.91.00S
Rezoning Application
Dirk Mostert
Dl4.DEV.90.087
Guidelioes for the
Provision of
Amenities in
Medium and High
Density Residences
Parking Enforcement
Monthly Report for
Month of December,
1992
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THAT Report PD-13-93 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by William Kraayvanger, on
behalf of Kraco Contracting in order to permit the development of the subject
lands with a duplex, be denied; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-13-93 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
IlCARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-36-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report PD-I4-93 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Dirk Mostert in order to
permit the creation of one (1) additional non-farm rural residential lot be
denied; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-14-93 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
IICARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-37-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report PD-15-93 be received;
THAT the "Guidelines for the Provision of Amenities for Medium and High
Density Residences" attached to Report PD-15-93, be adopted; and
THAT Staff advise all proponents with site plan applications for medium and
higher density applications of the Guidelioes.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-38-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report PD-1S-93 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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January 18, 1993
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D.
Animal Control
Monthly Report
for Month of
December, 1992
Monthly Report
on Building
Permit Activity
for December, 1992
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Application for
Designated Property
Grant - Northcutt &
Elliott Funeral Home
53 Division Street
Bowmanville
R01.1769.WE
Resolution #GPA-39-93
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PD-19-93 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-40-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by COWlCillor Novak
THAT Report PD-20-93 be received for information.
"CARRIED11
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-41-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report CD-I-93 be received;
THAT a Designated Property Grant in the amount of $3,000.00 be approved
for Northcutt & Elliott Funeral Home;
THAT the funds required be taken from the Miscellaneous Clearing Account
#1003-00015-0000; and
THAT the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Mr. Cory Kuipers and the Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED"
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
COWlCillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting.
Credit Union Services Resolution #GPA-42-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report TR-3-93 be received;
THAT the Town's current practice with respect to the use of services
provided by Credit Unions remaio unchanged with respect to the following;
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January 18, 1993
TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Members of Council
Travel Expenses
November, 1992
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Office of the Fire
Marshal's Discussion
Paper - "On-Site
Staffmg"
Present Practice:
a) Banking Services are only accepted from banks listed in Schedule I or II
(formerly called Schedule A & B Banks) of the Bank Act (Canada).
b) Letters of Credit continue to be accepted ouly from banks listed in
Schedule I or II of the Bank Act (Canada) or in the form of cash.
c) The Town's Investment Policy continue to restrict Town investments to
banks listed on Schedule I or II of the Bank Act (Canada); and
THAT the Auto Workers (Oshawa) Credit Union - Mr. Don Nicholls,
Assistant General Manager, and Mr. J. E. Sarnecki, General Manager, be
notified of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-43-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report TR-5-93 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-44-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Confidential Report TR-6-93 be referred to the end of the agenda to
be considered 'In Camera" at the same time as the confidential verbal report
from the Town Solicitor.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-45-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by COWlCillor O'Toole
THAT Report FD-I-93 be received; and
THAT the Ontario Fire Marsbal's Office be thanked for their discussion
paper and advised that the manner of staffmg levels be determined by the
Municipal Fire Department based on its composition and available
resources.
'CARRIED"
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January 18, 1993
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONT'D.
Quarterly Report
October 1, 1992 to
December 31, 1992
Resolution #GPA-46-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report FD-2-93 be received for information.
ltCARRIED"
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Newhaven Estates
Subdivision,
Certificate of
Acceptance and
Assumption By-law
Upgrading of
Street Lights
N ewtonville
Resolution #GPA-47-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report WD-6-93 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 Plans 10M-818, 10M-819 and 10M-825; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-6-93 assuming the
streets within Plans 10M-818, 10M-819 and 10M-825 as public highways.
"CARRIEDII
Resolution #GP A-48-93
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Addendum to Report WD-70-92 be received;
THAT the Treasurer be authorized to issue two Purchase Orders; one to
Ontario Hydro for utility relocation work for $51,000; and, one to the
Ministry of Transportation for the Town's share for the supply and
installation of twenty-six (26) 400 watt high pressure sodium luminaries and
associated works for $15,000, at a total estimated cost to the Town of
$66,000;
THAT the funds for this work be obtained from the capital accounts for
street lights, Account Number 7230-21O-X in 1992 and be collected as an
underlevy through the 1993 mill rate; and
THAT Ms. Anne Cataford, Ministry of Transportation and Jim Hisson,
Ontario Hydro, be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
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ADMINISTRATION
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
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January 18, 1993
Resolution #GPA-49-93
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by COWlCillor Dreslinski
THAT the Addendum to Report WD-90-92 be withdrawn from the agenda.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-50.93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting be "In Camera".
IlCARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-51-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved.
'!CARRIED"
There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda.
There were no items considered under this section of the agenda.
Resolution #GPA-52-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by COWlCillor Novak
THAT the Town Clerk be instructed to prepare an amendment to By-law
#91-202, being a by-law to appoint an Acting Mayor for the Town of
Newcastle, to allow for Councillor Hannah to serve as Acting Mayor from
December 1992 until February 1993 and to allow for Councillor Novak to
serve as Acting Mayor from March 1993 until May 1993.
ttCARRIEDll
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January 18, 1993
OTHER BUSINESS CONT'D.
Vehicular
Turning Lane -
Bowmanville
High School
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-53-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT, pursuant to the contents of Paragraph 8.5 of Report PD-I0-93,
Councillor Hannah be requested to liaise with the Regional Municipality of
Durham to determine the feasibility of providing a northbound vehicular
turning lane into Bowmanville High School.
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Resolution #GPA-54-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:50 p_m.
rrCARRIED"
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Chairman, P!anriing and Development Department
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