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THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
General Purpose and Mministration Committee
January 6, 1992
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
Minutes of a regular meeting of the General
Purpose and Administration Committee held on
Monday, January 6, 1992 at 9:30 am.
in the Council Chambers.
Mayor D, Hamre
Councillor A Dreslinski
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor K Hooper
Councillor M, Novak
Councillor J. O'Toole
Councillor D. Scott
Chief p..nm;n;.trative Officer, L. Kotseff
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 2:40 p.m,)
Fire Chief, M, Creighton (Until 2:40 p,n.)
Director of Public Works, W, Evans (Until 2:40 p,m.)
Treasurer, M, Marano (Until 2:40 p.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 2:40 p.m.)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-1-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of Public Works
Department Reports and the Fire Department inunediately following the
Planning and Development Department Reports.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-2-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the Deputy Clerk be thanked for her efforts towards the organization
of the 1992 Mayor's Levee held on January 5, 1992.
IlCARRlED"
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G.P.A Minutes
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January 6, 1992
MINUTES
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Resolution #GPA-3-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on November 18, 1991 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Pursuant to Section 34, Subsection 12 of the Planning Act, the Town of
Newcastle Council, through its General Purpose and Administrative
Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following rezoning
applications:
(a) Proposed Zoning Application - Part Lot 24, Concession 2, former
Township of Dar1ington - Matthew and Mary Pokorski (penny Fuels
Inc.);
(b) Proposed Zoning Application - Part Lot 28, Concession 2, former Village
of Newcastle - Bowling Green Developments;
Pursuant to Section 17(2), and Section 21(1) of the Planning Act, the Town is
also holding a Public Meeting for the following Official Plan Amendment
Applications.
(c) OPA 89-69IN (Amendment No. 42) - 15 Church Street, Bowmanville -
United Counties Holdings;
(d) OPA 90-45IN (Amendment No. 43) - Southwest Corner of Green Road
and Highway No.2, Bowmanville - Carnovale Construction Limited;
(e) OPA 91-6IN (Amendment No. 44) - 106 and 118 King Street East,
Newcastle Village - Uoyd Stephenson;
(I) OPA 90-59IN (Amendment No. 45) - Hamlet of Orono Secondary Plan;
(g) OPA 91-13IN (Amendment No. 46) - Hamlet of Maple Grove Secondary
Plan;
(b) OPA 90-89IN (Amendment No. 47) - Courtice West Neighbourhood 1a;
and
(i) OPA 92/N-00l - Town of Newcastle - Community Improvement Policies
Study.
Before proceeding with these matters, the Chairman asked the Deputy Clerk
to advise on the manner of notice.
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January 6, 1992
PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Deputy Clerk advised that:
(a) Public notices were mailed to all property owners within 120 metres by
December 6, 1991;
(b) Notices of the public meetings were posted on each of the sites by
December 6, 1991; and
(c) The notice procedure complies with Ontario Regulation 404/83.
The Chairman announced that any persons wishing further notice of the
passage of the by-law, if passed, to leave their name, address and telephone
number with the Deputy Clerk before they leave.
The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning would describe the
purpose and effect of each of the proposed amendments, followed by any
objectors, supporters and the applicant speaking last.
(a) OPA 89-89IN (Amendment No. 42) - Report PD-1-92 - the purpose and
effect is to designate the lands from "Low Density Residential" to
"Commercial" to permit the lands to be used for a Parking Lot in
conjunction with a proposed office building on King Street East.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
AI Strike, Box 7, Bowmanville, Lle 3K8, appeared on behalf of United
Counties Holdings Limited to answer questions from the Committee.
He advised that the applicant is willing to meet the concerns of the
residents pertaining to sidewalk and fencing.
(b) OPA-90-45IN (Amendment No. 43) - Report PD-1-92 - the purpose and
effect is to introduce a "High Density Symbol" to permit the
development of a three (3) storey, forty-eight (48) unit apartment
building.
Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
The applicant was called but was not present.
(c) OPA 9l-6IN (Amendment No. 44) - Report PD-1-92 - the purpose and
effect is to modifY the boundaries of the Newcastle Village Main Central
Area to include the rear portions of the subject lands and redesignate
the lands from "Residential" to "Commercial".
Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
Uoyd Steph....""" was present to answer questions from the Committee.
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January 6, 1992
PUBLIC MEETINGS
(d) OPA 90-59IN (Amendment No. 45) - Report PD-1-92 - the purpose and
effect is to define the hamlet boundary and introduce various land use
designations to be incorporated into the Official Plan of the Town of
Newcastle.
Noone spoke in opposition to this application.
Wa;yne King, Box 178, Orono, LOB lMO, appeared on behalf of the
Orono Business Improvement Area and expressed support for the
contents of Report PD-1-92.
(e) OPA-91-13IN (Amendment No. 46) - Report PD-1-92 - the purpose and
effect is to derIDe the hamlet boundary and introduce various land use
designations to be incorporated into the Official Plan of the Town of
Newcastle.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
(I) OPA 90-89IN (Amendment No. 47) - Report PD-1-92 - the purpose and
effect is to establish road patterns, realign the neighbourhood boundary
and a<ljust the population target for the area between Farewell Creek
and Townline Road in the eourtice Urban Area
Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of this application.
(g) Town of Newcastle - eommunity Improvement Policies Study - Report
PD-2-92 - the purpose and effect is to permit the identification of
existing deficiencies and required improvements to public and private
buildings and infrastructure. The purpose of such a study is to enable
the municipality to co-ordinate and encourage the rehabilitation and
redevelopment of designated eommunity Improvement Areas within the
Town of Newcastle. Eleven (11) Community Improvement Areas have
been identified: portions of Bowmanville and Newcastle Village Urban
Areas, Orono, Burketon, Newtonville, Kendal, Leskard, Mitchell
Corners, Haydon, Enniskillen and Hampton.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this study.
(h) Matthew and Mary Pokorski (Penny Fuels Inc.) - Report PD-3-92 - the
purpose and effect is to permit the development of a gas bar and
convenience store on private services.
AI V...1Ian..nurt, R.R.#6, Box 24. Group 8, Bowmanville, Lle 3K7,
circulated a letter with a petition containing approximately 58
signatures in opposition to this proposal. The written concerns include
the following:
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January 6, 1992
PUBLIC MEETINGS
- location of hazardous incendiary material in an essentially residential
area
- adverse effect on wells
- devaluation of real estate in the inunediate area
- lowering of quality of life due to 24-hour traffIC, and
- traffic safety hazard.
He added that the area is presently adequately serviced by gas ststions
and convenience stores.
Noone spoke in support of this application.
SoIange D nt.els, P .M.G_ Plannn,g, 95 BridgeIand Ave., Toronto,
MfiA 2V3, advised that she is satisfied with the contents of Report
PD-3-92. She noted that the applicant will follow the rigid Provincial
guidelines pertaining to hazardous material and that a hydrogeological
report has been prepared which indicates that surrounding wells will not
be adversely affected. No traffIC study or market study have been
undertaken to date.
(i) Bowling Green Developments - Report PD-4-92 - the purpose and effect
is to permit the development of thirteen (13) single family dwelling
condominium units.
Bill Burns, 78 Munroe Street, Newcastle, LIB IJ2, advised that on
February 19, 1990 a petition with approximately 43 signatures was
circulated in opposition to this project. He expressed a concern on the
high density and the vehicular safety hazards which this development
will generate. Ideally, six houses should be built on this site, not
thirteen. He is opposed to the condominium concept and ststed that if
someone buys a home in this area he/she should also own the land.
Berna Ha1es, 96 Munroe Street, Newcastle, L1B 1J2, concurred with
Mr. Burns' remarks.
R. Bedard, 35 Munroe Street, Newcast1e, LIB IJ2, concurred with
Mr. Burns' remarks.
Scott CoIlocutt, 345 North Street, Newcastle, L1B IJ2, concurred with
Mr. Burns' remarks and the development being in such close proximity
of the railroad tracks.
Noone spoke in support of this application.
The applicant was present to answer questions from the Committee.
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G.PA Minutes
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January 6, 1992
DELEGATIONS
(a) Wa;yne Jeffery, 58 _bond Road West, Osbawa, LlG 2V5, endorsed the
recommendations contained in Report PD-11-92.
(b) Katherine Guselle, SAGA, 45 Cnnna.lgt>t Street, Osbawa, LlG 2Hl,
circulated a submission from SAG.A stating that "the recommendations
contained in Report PD-13-92 are sound, and reflect the kind of
comprehensive planning we would like to see for the Town of Newcastle."
She also requested that the establishment of an Environmental Advisory
Committee for the Town of Newcastle be included in the Official Plan.
Resolution #GPA-4-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes.
"eARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 10:50 am.
(c) Kevin Tunney, 340 Byron Street South, Whitby, LlN 4P8, appeared on
behalf of Stolp Homes and circulated documentstion pertaining to this
application. He gave a brief chronological order of events on the
application which was initiated in April, 1989. He requested that this
report be tabled for two weeks to allow the applicant to provide the
necessary documentation to address the concerns of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Food and of the Town of Newcastle.
(d) Devon Biddle, D_G. Biddle and A"""'iates, 96 King Street East, Osbawa,
LlH lB6, appeared before the eommittee to represent several developers
in the Town of Newcastle and expressed concern pertaining to
recommendation No.3 of Report PD-13-92. He stated that each
application should be processed on its own merits. He requested that
Report PD-13-92 be tabled for a period of two weeks.
(e) Mrs. Ruth Hinkley, Wilmot Creek Homeowners Assoc., 1 Whee1houae
Dr_, Unit #5, Newcastle, LlB lB9, circulated a letter wherein she states
that "the Wilmot Creek Homeowners Association concurs with
recommendations 1, 2, 5 and 6 but would question recommendations 3
and 4 which relate to development applications." She suggested that the
preparation process be accelerated because pending applications by the
Wilmot Creek Owners, Rice Capital, will be affected She questioned
why the new Durham Regional Official Plan designates Wihnot Creek as
"Urban" and fears that the financia1 assistance received from Ontario
Hydro under the "Rural" designation will be withdrawn.
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January 6, 1992
DELEGATIONS
(I) Bryce Jordan, G.M. Bernas &. j\-.rU.t.... Ltd., 110 Scotia Crt., Unit 41,
Whitby, LlN SY7, appeared on behalf of eredit Point Developments and
Anglo York Industries Ltd. He articulated concern with staff's comment
that "although it may appear that there will be no processing of any
Official Plan Amendment Application for the new Urban Expansion
Areas, effectively these applications will be addressed and dealt with
through the Comprehensive Review of the Town Official Plan." He
requested that Town staff provide input now towards the Environmental
Impact Study required by the Region rather than wait until the Official
Plan has been completed.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Amendments to the
Official Plan
Nos. 42 - 47
D08.2006.DU
Resolution #GPA-5-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT Report PD-1-92 be received;
THAT File OPA 69-69IN, being an application by United eounties
Holdings to permit the lands at 15 Church Street, Bowmanville to be
used as a parking lot for an adjacent offIce/commercial building, be
approved as Amendment No. 42 to the OtIJcia1 Plan of the Town of
Newcastle, as indicated in Attachment No.1 to Report PD-1-92;
THAT File OPA 90-45IN, being an application by Carnovale Construction
Limited to introduce a "High Density" symbol at the southwest corner of
Green Road and Highway No.2 in the Bowmanville Major Urban Area,
be approved as Amendment No. 43 to the Omcial Plan of the Town of
Newcastle, as indicated in Attachment No.2 to Report PD-1-92;
THAT File OPA 91-6IN, being an application by Uoyd Stephenson to
include the rear portions of the lands at 106 and 118 King Street East,
Newcastle Village within the Main Central Area and designate same as
"Commercial", be approved as Amendment No. 44 to the Official Plan of
the Town of Newcastle, as indicated in Attachment No. 3 to Report
PD-1-92;
THAT File OPA 90-59IN, being the Orono Secondary Plan, be approvedeas Amendment No. 45 to the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle, as
indicated in Attachment No.4 to Report PD-1-92;
THAT File OPA 91-13IN, being the Maple Grove Secondary Plan, be
approved as Amendment No. 46 to the Official Plan of the Town of
Newcastle, as indicated in Attachment No. 5 to Report PD-1-92;
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January 6, 1992
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Community Improvement
Policies: Background
Research Study
D09.0P A92.001
Rezoning Application
Matthew and
Mary Pokorski
(Penny Fuels Inc.)
D14.DEV.91.080
D08.0P A91.044
THAT File OPA 90-89IN, being amendments related to Courtice West
Neighbourhood 1a, be approved as Amendment No. 47 to the OfiJcial
Plan of the Town of Newcastle, as indicated in Attachment No. 6 to
Report PD-1-92;
THAT the necessary by-laws to adopt the above-referenced Official Plan
Amendments be passed and the Amendments be forwarded to the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Region of Durham Planning
Department; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-1-92 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
IlCARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-6-92
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-2-92 and the "Community Improvement Policies:
Background Research Study" be received;
THAT the proposed Amendment to the Official Plan of the Town of
Newcastle as shown in Attachment 1 to Report PD-2-92, be referred back
to Staff for further review; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-2-92 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIEDII
Resolution #GPA-7-92
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PD-3-92 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by PMG Planning
Consultsnts and Engineers on behalf of Matthew and Mary Pokorski be
referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a
subsequent report pending receipt of all outstsnding comments; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-3-92 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIEDtI
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January 6, 1992
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Rezoning Application
Bowling Green
Developments
D14.DEV.89.129
D07.18CDH.89032
Exemption from Part
Lot Control
Macourtice
Developments Inc.
D14.DEV.91.053
Exemption from Part
Lot Control
Ashdale Capital
Corporation
D14.DEV.91.056
Resolution #GPA-8-92
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-4-92 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-law, as amended, submitted by Bowling Green Developments,
be referred hack 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-4-92 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-9-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by eouncillor Scott
THAT Report PD-5-92 be received;
THAT the request submitted by Tunney Planning Inc. on behalf of
Macourtice Developments Inc. for removal of Part Lot Control in respect
of Lots 1 - 9 and Lots 50 - 75 on Plan 40M-1675 be approved;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-5-92 be approved and forwarded
to the Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 49(7) of the
Planning Act; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-5-92 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
IlCARRlED"
Resolution #GPA-1O-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT Report PD-6-92 be received;
THAT the request submitted by Ashdale Capital Corporation for removal
of Part Lot Control in respect of Lots 1 to 3, Lots 22 to 41 and Lots 79
to 86 all inclusive on Plan 40M-1676 be approved;
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January 6, 1992
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Exemption from Part
Lot eontrol
Eiram Development
Corp.
D14.DEV.91.059
Exemption from Part
Lot Control
(penwest) 708545
Ontario Limited
D14.DEV.91.057
THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-6-92 be approved and forwarded
to the Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 49(7) of the
Planning Act; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-6-92 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
IlCARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-11-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-7-92 be received;
THAT the request submitted by Eiram Development Corp. for removal of
Part Lot Control in respect of Lots 1 to 28 inclusive on Plan 40M -1670
be approved;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-8-92 be approved and forwarded
to the Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 49(7) of the
Planning Act; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-7-92 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIEDII
Resolution #GPA-12-92
Moved by Councillor Dres1inski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT Report PD-8-92 be received;
THAT the request submitted by 708545 Ontario Limited for removal of
Part Lot Control in respect of Lots 1 to 26 inclusive on Plan 40M -1669
be approved;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PD-8-92 be approved and forwarded
to the Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 49(7) of the
Planning Act; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-8-92 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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January 6, 1992
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Monitoring of the
Decision of the
Committee of
Adjustment
D13.1302.CO
Rezoning Application
290572 Ontario Limited
D14.DEV.91.025
Review of the Town
of Newcastle
OffICial Plan
D09.1249.DU
Resolution #GPA-13-92
Moved by Councillor H RnnR h, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-9-92 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment
made at its meetings of October 17, November 14, November 21 and
December 12, 1991; and
THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board
to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of
an appeal.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-14-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report PD-11-92 be received;
THAT the application submitted by D. G. Biddle and Associates on
behalf of 290572 Ontario Limited for amendment to the Town's
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, to permit the
development of a 39-unit proposed Plan of Subdivision be approved;
THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-11-92 be forwarded to
Council for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PD-11-92 and amending by-law be forwardsd to
the Region of Durham Planning Department;
THAT the "H" - Holding symbol in the amending by-law not be removed
until such time as the applicant has entered into a subdivision agreement
with the Town for the subject lands; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-11-92 and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-15-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor HRnnRh
THAT Report PD-13-92 be tabled for a period of two weeks.
"CARRIED"
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January 6, 1992
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Resolution #GPA-16-92
Strategy Study
D02.972.GE Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report PD-14-92 be received;
THAT the Town undertake the preparation of an Economic Development
Strategy including the preparation of a Secondary Plan for the
Employment Area Lands in south Courtice;
THAT staff be authorized to issue a Proposal Call for the selection of
consultsnts to undertake an Economic Development Strategy for the
Town and to bring forward a future report on this issue;
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be requested for funding under
the Community Planning Grant Program for the purpose of undertaking
the Economic Development Strategy Study;
THAT the funds necessary for such a study be included in the P1Rnn;ng
and Development Department 1992 Budget; and
THAT a copy of Council's resolution and Report PD-14-92 be forwarded
to the Region of Durham, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology.
"CARRIEDIt
Procedures Related
to the Approval of
Amendments to the
Official Plan of the
Town of Newcastle
A09.24.PI
Resolution #GPA-17-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT Report PD-15-92 be received; and
THAT the by-law attsched to Report PD-15-92, being a by-law to provide
for the General Purpose and Administration Committee or any
subsequent stsnding Committee of Council, to conduct public meetings
and hearings as required by the Planning Act, 1983 in the place and
stead of Council, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mastroianni Lands Resolution #GPA-18-92
Southwest of the
Highway 2/Maple Grove Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
Road Intersection
D09.91.013 THAT Report PD-18-92 be received;
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January 6, 1992
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Official Plan Amendment
Westlake (821010
Ontario Limited
D09.0P A89.042
D12.18T.89038
D14.DEV.89.055
By-law Enforcement
Monthly Report
November, 1991
P01.316.GE
Animal Control
Monthly Report
November, 1991
P14.1304.GE
Parking Enforcement
Monthly Report
November, 1991
T02.1138.GE
Waste Material
Clean-Up of Property
of Leonard Wal1ace
P01.3749.GE
THAT the correspondence dated March 20, 1991, from Sam Cureatz be
received and filed; and
THAT Mr. Mastroianni and Mr. Cureatz be so advised and forwarded a
copy of Report PD-18-92.
"CARRIEDII
Resolution #GPA-19-92
Moved by Councillor N oval<, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT Addendum to Report PD-235-91 be tabled for a period of two
weeks.
IJCARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-20-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT Report PD-19-92 be received for information.
IlCARRlED"
Resolution #GPA-21-92
Moved by Councillor Dres1inski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-20-92 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-22-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT Report PD-21-92 be received for information.
"CARRIEDII
Resolution #GPA-23-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-23-92 be received;
THAT the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers be authorized to
undertake all necessary actions to clean up the property of Leonard
Wal1ace;
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January 6, 1992
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Monthly Report on
Building Permit
Activity
November, 1991
P10.333.GE
THAT any expenditure related to the cleanup be in accordance with
Council adopted policies; and
THAT all costs associated with the cleanup be charged initially against
Contingency Account #7007-00000-0298 and subsequently levied against
the property and to be collected in a like manner as taxes in accordance
with the Municipal Act.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-24-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by eouncillor Dres1inski
THAT Report PD-22-92 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-25-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the Committee recess for lunch for one hour.
"CARRIEDI1
The meeting reconvened at 1:15 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting.
Parking Concerns at
Memorial Hospital,
Bowmanville
T02.1138.GE
Resolution #GPA-26-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report WD-1-92 be received;
THAT a copy of Report WD-1-92 be forwarded to Memorial Hospital
with a request that they consider designating an emergency parking area
on hospital property; and
THAT a copy of Report WD-1-92 be forwarded to Roxy Barnes,
Community Care.
"CARRIED"
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January 6, 1992
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Amendments to
Consolidated Traffic
By-law 91-58 Related
to Beaver Street
Reconstruction,
Newcastle Village
T04.408.BE
T08.1590.TR
Resolution #GPA-27-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT Report WD-2-92 be received; and
THAT the by-laws attached to Report WD-2-92 be passed by Council.
"CARRIEDII
Manner and Procedure Resolution #GPA-28-92
Pertaining to the
Acquisition of Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak
Properties for
Hydro Corridor THAT Report WD-3-92 be received; and
E06.1484.0N
THAT a copy of Report WD-3-92 be forwarded to Mrs. V. Bergman.
"CARRIED"
Snow Clearing of Resolution #GPA-29-92
Sidewalks and Driveway
Windrows for Senior Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Citizens and Physically
Handicapped THAT Report WD-4-92 be received;
T06.424.GE
Policies and Options
for the Location
of Super Mailboxes
A09.3751.SU
THAT staff include in the departmental 1992 budget submission,
Sidewalk and Driveway Wmdrow Snow Clearing Program for Senior
Citizens and the Physically Disabled similar to program offered by the
City of Oshawa, for budget deliberations; and
THAT Roxann Brown be advised of Council's decision and she be
provided with a copy of Report WD-4-92.
"CARRIEDtt
Resolution #GPA-30-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report WD-5-92 be received;
THAT Canada Post be requested to enter into an agreement with the
Town for the installation and maintenance of community mailboxes in
accordance with the "Guidelines For The Installation and Maintenance of
Community Mailboxes" contained in the September, 1991, issue of Tech
Topics (Attachment No.4 to Report WD-5-92);
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Proposed Speed
Reduction,
Trolls Road,
Mitchell Corners
TOS.1196.GE
Criteria for
Lighting of
Intersection of Roads
T01.377.ST
FIRE DEPARTMENT
THAT the Town Solicitor, in consultation with the Director of Public
Works, be directed to prepare an agreement for execution by Canada
Post;
THAT the appropriate by-law be passed authorizing execution of said
agreement at such time as the agreement has been prepared; and
THAT Canada Post be advised of Council's decision and provided with a
copy of Report WD-5-92.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-3l-92
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT Report WD-6-92 be received;
THAT the posted speed on Trolls Road from Regional Road 4 (Taunton
Road) to 1200 metres (3/4 mile) southerly be reduced from 60 km/hr to
50 km/hr; and
THAT the by-laws attsched to Report WD-6-92 be passed by Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-32-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT Report WD-7-92 be received; and
THAT the guidelines contained in Section 2.4.3 of The Roads and
Transportation Association of Canada be used by the Town of Newcastle
in assessing the need for lighting of roadway intersections.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting.
There were no reports considered under this portion of the agenda
The Fire ehief was asked to report verbally on three rll'eS which took
place in Courtice on the evening of January 4, 1992 and early morning of
January 5, 1992.
Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Schedule of Meetings
1992 - 1994
COO.
Application for
Designated Property
Grant - Glenn Minson
R.R.# 1, Enniskillen
The Eber Mil1son House
R01.2658.EB
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Tyrone Community
eentre Board -
Financial Assistance
F11.3816.TY
Resolution #GPA-33-92
Moved by eouncillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT Report CD-1-92 be received;
THAT the schedule for the regular General Purpose and Administration
Committee and Council Meetings for the years 1992, 1993 and 1994 as
presented in Schedule "A" attached to Report CD-1-92, be approved; and
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee and Council
Meetings be held in the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance
Street, Bowmanville, unless otherwise determined by resolution.
tICARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-34-92
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report eD-2-92 be received;
THAT a designated property grant in the amount of $3,000.00 be
approved for Mr. Glenn Minson;
THAT the funds required be taken from the Miscellaneous Clearing
Account #1003-15-X; and
THAT the Ministry of Culture and Communications, Mr. Glenn Millson
and Mrs. Phyllis Dewell, Chairman, Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #GPA-35-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by eouncillor FfRnnRh
THAT Report TR-1-92 be received;
THAT the rmancial assistance request by the Tyrone Community Centre
Board relating to 1991 plumbing/heating repairs and heating costs in the
amount of $3,607.28 be paid by'the Town;
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Visual Arts Centre
Board - Municipal
Grant Review
F11.3748.VI
Cash Activity Report
November, 1991
Part A
F18.257.GE
THAT the respective invoices be submitted by the Tyrone eommunity
Centre Board to the Town for direct payment by the Town and the
necessary funds in the amount of $3,607.28 be drawn from 1991 account
number 7007-X-298 (Unclassified Administration - Contingency); and
THAT Ms. Chris Brown, Treasurer for the Tyrone Community Centre
Board be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIEDIl
Resolution #GPA-36-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Report TR-2-92 be received;
THAT the ha\ance of the 1990 operating grant in the amount of
$5,961.58 be paid to the Visual Arts Centre Board from the 1991 account
7007-X-298 (Unc1assilied Administration - Contingency);
THAT any future unexpended operational grants of the Visual Arts
Centre Board be retained by the Town as part of the General Town
Surplus;
THAT future Municipal Grant applications of the Visual Arts Centre
Board be accompanied by financial statements allowing disclosure of any
reserve/reserve fund halances and budgeted and actual
revenues/expenditures; and
THAT Ms. Margaret Rogers, Anm;ni.trator for the Visual Arts Centre
Board be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH.
"CARRIEDII
Resolution #GPA-37-92
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report TR-3-92 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter 302, Section 81 (1) of the
Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, the Treasurer reports to Committee that the
cash position of the Town of Newcastle for the month ended
November 30, 1991, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report
TR-3-92; and
THAT Part A of the expenditures for the month of November, 1991 be
confirmed.
tlCARRIED"
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Extension of Contract
WB5-90, MusciIlo
Transport Limited
Collection and
Disposal of
Recyclables from
Blue Boxes
E07.251.GE
Lease Agreement
Oswenda Investments
Limited - Tourist
and Information Centre
Flying Dutchman
Hotel
L04.3901.0S
Resolution #GPA-38-92
Moved by Councillor FfRnnRh, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report TR-4-92 be received;
THAT the by-law attached to Report TR-4-92 be passed, authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with Miscillo Transport Limited
for the extension of contract WB5-90, for a period of one (1) month at a
unit price of $0.423 per stop;
THAT MusciIlo Transport Limited be advised of Council's actions; and
THAT the above recommendation be approved; FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-39-92
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Report TR-5-92 be received;
THAT the By-Law attached to Report TR-5-92 be passed, authorizing the
Mayor and the Clerk to sign a lease renewal agreement with Oswenda
Investments Limited; and
THAT Oswenda Investments Limited be advised of Council's actions.
"CARRIED"
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Councillor Dres1inski chaired this portion of the meeting.
Roadside Tree Planting Resolution #GPA-40-92
Program - Kawartha
Region Conservation Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by eouncillor FfRnnRh
Authority
A01.3753.KA THAT Report CS-1-92 be received;
E04.3817.GE
THAT the Town of Newcastle not participate in the Kawartha Region
Conservation Authority's Tree Planting Program; and
THAT the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority be thanked and
advised of Council's action.
IlCARRIED"
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eOMMUNlTY SERVIeES DEPARTMENT
Orono Youth Resource
Centre - Update
L04.2975.0R
N aturaI Outdoor Ice
Rinks
R05.38l5.GE
Resolution #GPA-41-92
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report CS-2-92 be received;
THAT the Orono Youth Resource Centre's use of the Orono Armories
site be extended;
THAT stsff continue to work with the volunteers of the Centre to ensure
that the lines of communications that have been established remain
strong and consistent; and
THAT the Orono Youth Resource Centre be listed under the Recreation
Affiliates Lisbility Insurance until such time as the Centre either locates
another facility in which to operate or ceases operation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-42-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report CS-3-92 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #GPA-43-92
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-42-92 be amended by adding
thereto:
'and that stsff contact various groups, in preparation for the 1993 ice
skating season, to determine if there are volunteers willing to come
forward and assist in the preparation and maintenance of outdoor sksting
rinks."
I'CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #GPA-42-92 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting.
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ADMINISTRATION
Organization Adjustment Resolution #GPA-44-92
By-law Enforcement
H08.3877.CI Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Town of Newcastle
Municipal Housing
Statement
D04.3733.MU
Request to Improve
the Spring in Lot 5,
eonc. 8, Dar1ington
E05.2084
THAT Report ADMIN-1-92 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered "In Camera".
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-45-92
Moved by eouncillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the Addendum to Report PD-200-91 be received and Report
PD-200-91 be lifted from the table.
IlCARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-46-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report PD-200-91 be received;
THAT the Town of Newcastle Draft Municipal Housing Statement
prepared by J.L Cox Planning Consultsnts be endorsed in principle; and
THAT a copy of the Draft Municipal Housing Statement be circulated for
review and comment to the Ministry of Housing, the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs, the Region of Durham, and the Durham Region Access
to Permanent Housing Committee.
"CARRIEDll
Resolution #GPA-47-92
Moved by Councillor FfRnnRh, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Addendum to Report WD-43-91 be received and Report
WD-43-92 be Jifted from the table.
"eARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #GPA-48-92
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Report WD-43-91 be received;
THAT Item 3.2 of Report WD-43-91 be included in the 1992 budget
submission for review and consideration during budget deliberations; and
THAT Mr. Robert W_ Cameron and Mr. Richard Lott be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIEDtl
Resolution #GPA-49-92
Moved by Councillor FfRnnRh. seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegations of Kevin Tunney, Devon Biddle, Ruth Hinkley and
Bryce Jordan be acknowledged and they be advised of eouncil's decision
pertaining to Report PD-13-92.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-50-92
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Katherine Guselle's request pertaining to the formation of an
Environmental Advisory Committee for the Town of Newcastle be
referred to staff for review and report; and
THAT Katherine Guselle be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-51-92
Moved by eouncillor N oval<, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the delegation of Mrs. Ruth Hinkley, on behalf of Wilmot Creek
Homeowner's Association, be acknowledged;
THAT staff investigate and report to determine if the redesignation of
Wilmot Creek to "Urban" will have a negative impact on Hydro rates;
and
THAT Mrs. Ruth Hinkley be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
Name Change for
the Town of Newcastle
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #GPA-52-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor JfRnnRh
THAT the Council of the Town of Newcastle, on the basis of the recent
plebiscite, now endorse the intent of obtaining a name change for the
Town; and
THAT this resolution be sent to the Region of Durham for approval,
FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-53-92
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT the meeting be "In Camera".
"CARRIEDII
Resolution #GPA-54-92
Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski
THAT the recommendations contained in Report ADMIN-1-92, as
amended, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #GPA-55-92
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:35 p.m.
"CARRIEDII
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