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Home My WebLink About04/06/1992 . . . THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE General Purpose and ,AtlminiRtration Committee ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES April 6, 1992 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, April 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 Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Public Works, W. Evans Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Town Clerk, P. Barrie Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Mayor Hamre advised the Committee members that the Recycling Council of Ontario has selected the Town of Newcastle as the recipient for the 1991 Waste Reduction Week Participation Award in its 1991 Ontario Waste Minimization Awards Program. She indicated that the volunteers, Judy Hervid and Evylin Stroud will be presented with the award at the Annual Awards Banquet to be held at the Roya1 York Hotel on April 23, 1992. Mayor Hamre stated that an advertisement will be placed in the local newspapers on April 8, 1992 requesting nominations for individuals to sit on the Name Change Committee. The Committee will be requested to propose to Council by October 19, 1992 one new name, which is not presently used, to replace the name "Newcastle". The Committee will be composed of eight residents - six appointed by Council (two representing each Ward) and one appointee from each School Board The nominations for the Committee are to be received by the Town Clerk no later than April 30, 1992. Resolution #GPA-264-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on March 16, 1992, ~. approved. "CARRIED" 201 . . . G.P.& A Minutes PUBLIC MEETINGS - 2- April 6, 1992 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 Rezoning Application - Part Lot 17, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington - Green Martin Holdings Ltd; (b) Proposed Rezoning Application - Part Lot 17, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington - Green Martin Holdings Ltd; (c) Proposed Rezoning Application - Part Lot 7, Concession 1, former Township of Clarke - Veltri and Sons Corp.; and (d) Proposed Rezoning Application - Part Lot 10, Concession 2, former Township of Bowmanville - 865742 Ontario Limited "In Trust". 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 application: (e) Proposed Official Plan Amendment #49 Application - Community Improvement Policies Study - Town of Newcastle. Before proceeding with these matters, the Chairman asked the Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Clerk advised that: (a) Public notices for all rezoning applications were sent by fIrst class mail on or before March 6, 1992 to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance to the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on sites prior to March 6, 1992. This notice procedure is in compliance to Ontario Regulation 404/83. (b) Public notices for all official plan amendment applications were placed in local newspapers on or before March 6, 1992. This notice procedure is in compliance with Ontario Regulation 402/83. The Chairman announced that any persons wishing further notice of the passage of the by-law, should leave their name, address and telephone number with the Clerk before they leave. The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would describe the purpose and effect of each of the proposed amendments, followed by comments from any objectors, then supporters, with the applicant speaking last. "1 (1) /:; ( . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 3 - April 6, 1992 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. (a) Town of Newcastle - Report PD-77 -92 - the purpose and effect of this amendment is to delineate Community Improvement Areas within the Town of Newcastle Official Plan. The creation of community improvement policies is intended to encourage the examination of existing Town facilities and services to permit the identifICation of existing defICiencies and required improvements as well as encourage the rehabilitation and redevelopment of designated Community Improvement Areas. Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Mr. F. Wn, Director of plannillg and Development, advised Committee that the background research study for the Community Improvement Policies was started approximately two years ago and was completed in December, 1991. The study has two primary purposes - it identifies areas with deficient infra-strncture and establishes the basis for the development of strategies necessary for the resolution of these deficiencies. (b) Green Martin Holdings Ltd. - Report PD-78-92 - the purpose and effect of this application is to expand the Bowmanvi1le Urban Area boundary and permit the development of 23 single family dwelling lots. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Mr. Ted Ciecuira, Design Plan Services, 385 The West Mall, Suite 303, Etobicoke, M9C 1E7, addressed Committee on behalf of Green Martin Holdings Ltd. and indicated concurrence with the recommendations contained in Report PD-78-92. (c) Green Martin Holdings Ltd - Report PD-79-92 - the purpose and effect of this application is to permit the temporary establiaIunent of a driving range, miniature golf and club house. Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Mr. Kelvin Whalen, KaitIin Group Ltd., 1029 McNicoH Avenue, Scarborough, MIW 3W6, advised Committee the rezoning application has been submitted on an interim basis until servicing is available on the subject lands. He stated that the Kaitlin Group believes that a variety and balance of land uses is essential in proper planning, ie., housing, shopping and recreation. (d) Veltri and Sons Corp. - Report PD-80-92 - the purpose and effect of this application is to permit the development of four (4) single family dwelling units. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Mr. Anthony BigIieri, G.M. Bernas & A"""';Atea, 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41, Whitby, LlN SY7, addressed Committee on behalf of Veltri and Sons Corp. and indicated that the applicant is working closely with staff and commenting agencies on this application. ') (I ! '--0.J . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 4- April 6, 1992 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. DELEGATION PRESENTATIONS (e) 865742 Ontario Limited "In Trust" - Report PD-81-92 - the purpose and effect of this application is to permit the development of a Plan of Subdivision comprised of 18 street townhouse units, 20 semi-detached! linked units and 15 single family units. Mr. Dave Doorenspleet, 220 liberty Street North, BowmanviIle, LIC 2N8, stated his concerns as they relate to increased traffic flow in the area, the unsightliness of a construction site and the possibility of residents using the site as a dumping area. He questioned whether stop lights would be installed and whether or not crossing guards would be placed in the area to assist children going to and from Lord Elgin School. Mr. Doorenspleet questioned the need for this development when there are many lots in the area which have not yet been developed. Mr. VICtor Auger, 211 Liberty Street North, BowmanviIle, LIe 2N8, a resident of the area for 25 years, stated his concerns as they relate to the density of the proposal. Noone spoke in support of this application. Mr. Scou Kapuscinski, G.M. Sernas & A-oMates Ltd., 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41, Whitby, LlN 8Y7, addressed Committee on behalf of the applicant and indicated that they have reviewed Report PD-81-92 and are in support of the recommendations. Mr. Kapuscinski indicated, in answer to Mr. Auger's concerns, that the application is proposing 30.8 units per hectare which is just slightly higher than the 30 units per hectare allowed within the low density residential designation contained in the Official Plan. (a) Ms. VICtoria Dove, Big Sisters N.O.W~ 179 King StreetEast, Oshawa, LlH lC2, was called but was not present. Mr. JoIm Cox, J.L. Cox Planning Ltd., 45 Speedvale Avenue East, Guelph, NlH 1J2 and Dan W...hn1flllll, Ministry of Housing, presented the Town of Newcastle Municipal Housing Statement to the Committee. Mr. Cox indicated that he had been engaged two years ago to work with the Town in order to develop this statement, which is intended to provide assistance to municipalities in matters relating to the provision and maintenance of housing. It also examines the housing supply and demand factors, intensification potential, assisted housing requirements and housing strategies including monitoring recommendations. Mr. Cox outlined, in detail, the policies contained within Section 7.5 - Housing Strategies. A question and answer period followed Mr. Cox's presentation. 'J n .:, ,~_ ',-.j Lr . . . G.P.& A Minutes PRESENTATIONS - 5 - April 6, 1992 Resolution #GPA-265-92 Moved by Councillor DresJinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Committee recess for ten minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 11:24 a.m. Mr. Bernard Gerestein, Community ~tinnA Officer, Atomic Energy Control Board, P.O. Box 1046, Station "B", 270 Albert Street, Ottawa, K1P 5S9 together with Kay JOA........ Project Officer at Port Granby, made a presentation to Committee regarding the role and functions of the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB). Mr. Gerestein advised that the AECB, which was established in 1946 by Federal Parliament, is the regulatory body controlling the health, safety and security aspects of the development application and use of nuclear energy and radioactive materials in Canada. He stated that they are not part of the nuclear industry. Prior to undertaking any nuclear activity, the industry must receive AECB approval. The AECB is staffed by approximately 360 individuals, mostly scientists, engineers and technicians and has a 5-member board which is appointed by Government. AECB's staff is present on site at all nuclear stations across the country. Mr. Gerestein gave a brief status report on the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Ms. Kay JOAooen, Project Officer, Port Granby, advised Committee that Port Granby is situated on 17 hectares on the shores of Lake Ontario. The site was opened in 1955 to receive radioactive waste materials from the Port Hope area. These wastes were placed in trenches and covered Improvements have been made at the site, however, the AECB issued a decommissioning directive and closed the site to new wastes in 1988. She described to Committee members the procedure which is followed in treating the waste before it is released to Lake Ontario and advised that these wastes are sampling is conducted on a regular basis by Cameco and also by the AECB. Resolution #GPA-266-92 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the agenda be altered to allow for the verbal presentation of the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the Port Granby Waste Management Facility to be heard at this time. IlCARRIEDII -In ;- (~,) :) . . . G.P.& A Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 6 - April 6, 1992 The Chief Administrative Officer advised Committee that he had attended at an AECB meeting on April 2, 1992 regarding several aspects of the issuance of a licence to Cameco for the Port Granby Waste Management Facility. He stated that the Town's concerns deal specifically with the issuance of an indefmite licence, notification to the Town of Newcastle with respect to various operations taking place at the facility, and the corporate structure and altering of the existing scenario with respect to responsibility for Port Granby. Resolution #GPA-267-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the verbal report from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the Port Granby Waste Management Facility operating licence be received for information; and THAT the Council confirm its previous position regarding the subject operating licence as contained in the Town's submission to the Atomic Energy Control Board dated May 27, 1992. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-268-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of Report PD-83-92 at this time. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT "CARRIEDII Rezoning Application Trinity United Church D14.DEV.92.101 Resolution #GPA-269-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-83-92 be received; THAT rezoning application DEV 92-010 as submitted by Norman A James on behalf of Trinity Uuited Church to permit development of a 767 m2 multipurpose community facility addition be approved; THAT the amending by-law be forwarded to Council for approval after the applicant has entered into a site plan agreement with the Town; and THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and all interested parties listed in Report PD-83-92 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" ....... r) :' ;, () :..- ,) . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 7- April 6, 1992 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Amendment #49 to Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle D09.0PA92N.004 Resolution #GPA-270-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Committee recess for 1 hour. "CARRIED!! The Committee reconvened at 1:00 p.rn. Resolution #GPA-271-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-77-92 be received; THAT Amendment #49 to the OffICial Plan of the Town of Newcastle to incorporate the Community Improvement Policies be approved as indicated in Attachment #1 to Report PD-77-92; THAT the necessary by-law to adopt the above Official Plan Amendment be passed and the amendment be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs; THAT Modification #4 to Amendment #22 (the previous proposed Community Improvement Policies) adopted by the Town of Newcastle on November 24, 1986, be withdrawn; THAT Regional Council be requested to withdraw Modification #4 to Amendment #22 (the previous Community Improvement Policies) adopted by Regional Council on January 14, 1987; THAT a copy of Report PD-77-92 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-77-92 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" -J (\ - I /. I L" .....) . . . G.P.& A Minutes - 8- April 6, 1992 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Application Green Martin Holdings Ltd. D14.DEV.92.005 Rezoning Application Green Martin Holdings Ltd. D14.DEV.92.006 Rezoning Application Veltri & Sons Corp. D14.DEV.90.007 Resolution #GPA-272-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-78-92 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Design Plan Services Inc. on behalf of Green Martin Holdings Ltd. be referred back to staff for further processing; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-78-92 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. ltCARRIED" Resolution #GPA-273-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report PD-79-92 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Design Plan Services on behalf of Green Martin Properties Ltd., 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-79-92 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-274-92 Moved by Council1or Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report PD-80-92 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 64-63, as amended, submitted by Veltri and Sons Corp., 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-SO-92 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" HH~ [_.~ \_; v - 9- April 6, 1992 G.P.& A Minutes . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT . . Official Plan Amendment Rezoning Application Plan of Subdivision D09.0PA92N.003 D12.18T.92004 D14.DEV.90.008 865742 Ontario Ltd. Monitoring of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment D13.1142.CO Town of Newcastle Housing Statement Correspondence on Accessory Apartments Resolution #GPA-275-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-81-92 be received; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle OffICial Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law 64-63, as amended, as submitted by G.M. Sernas & Associates Ltd on behalf of 865742 Ontario Limited "In Trust" be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-81-92 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-276-92 Moved by Councillor DresJinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-82-92 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made at its meetings of March 12 and March 26, 1992; 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-277-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report PD-64-92 be received; THAT the Town of Newcastle Municipal Housing Statement prepared by J .L. Cox Planning Consultants be adopted and forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for approval; THAT the Town of Newcastle request concurrence regarding the Municipal Housing Statement from the Region of Durham; THAT, subsequent to Provincial approval, staff be authorized to advertise and hold a public meeting to present the Town of Newcastle Municipal Housing Statement; THAT the correspondence dated April 15, 1991, from the City Clerk of the City of Scarborough be received and filed; and THAT a copy of Report PD-84-92 and the Municipal Housing Statement be circulated to the Ministry of Housing, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Region of Durham, the City of Scarborough and the Durham Region Access to Permanent Housing Committee. "CARRIED" ")"9 . 'i -- '-' G.P.& A Minutes . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 10- April 6, 1992 Annual Housing Report 1991 D04.3798.GE Resolution #GPA-278-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-85-92 be received; THAT a copy of Report PD-85-92 be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department, the Separate and Public School Boards, and the Ministry of Housing; and THAT developers be required, as a condition of draft approval, to provide the Town Planning Department with information on home sales including lots, sizes, floorspace and selling prices. "CARRIED" Draft Official Plan Resolution #GP A-279-92 Amendment Implementing the Town of Newcastle Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott Municipal Housing Statement THAT Report PD-86-92 be received; and THAT Staff be authorized to advertise and hold a public meeting on the draft Official Plan Amendment on housing. . "CARRIED" Mayor's Task Force Resolution #GPA-280.92 on Economic Development C12.279.EC Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report PD-87-92 be received; THAT the Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development for the Town of Newcastle be established; THAT the terms of reference of the Task Force as contained in Report PD-87-92 be approved; and THAT staff be authorized to implement the above recommendation FORTHWITH. llCARRIEDIt Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT . Request for Permission to Sell Break-Open Lottery (Nevada) Tickets - Big Sisters N.O.W. P09.1402.GE Resolution #GP A-281-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres1inski THAT Report CD-11-92 be received; THAT the request received from Sandy Flynn, Promotions Co-ordinator, Big Sisters, N.O.W., for approval of a licence for the sale of Break-Open Lottery (Nevada) Tickets, be denied on the basis that the Town of Newcastle is not the home based municipality of this organization; ~) 1 0' 0..-- I G.P.& A Minutes . CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D. THAT the Lottery Licensing Officer (Town Clerk) be directed to deny all requests for Break-Open Tickets (Nevada) Licences, if the applicant organization is not based in the Town of Newcastle, until such time as the Lotteries Branch of the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations amends its policy in this regard; and - 11 - April 6, 1992 THAT Sandy Flynn be advised of Council's decision and she be forwarded a copy of Report CD-11-92. "CARRIED" Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting. TREASURY DEPARTMENT Quotation Q91-24, Entrance Vestibule and Ticket Booth at Bowmanville Recreation Complex F18.3837.24 Resolution #GPA-282-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report TR-20-92 be received; . THAT Veenstra Construction Ltd, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a bid in the amount of $17,719.82 being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Quotation Q91-24, be awarded the contract for the Entrance Vestibule and Ticket Booth at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex; and THAT the funds be drawn from Account #1110-00166-X Parkland Reserve fund as approved in the 1991 Capital Budget. llCARRIED" Tender Document Fees A09.23.PU Resolution #GPA-283-92 Moved by Councillor Drealinski, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT Report TR-21-92 be received; THAT staff be authorized to charge a non-refundable fee in the amount of $25.00 for tender documents including drawings that have been printed by an outside source; and THAT the funds received be credited to the Miscellaneous Recovery Treasury Revenue Account. "CARRIED" . ") 1 - 12- April 6, 1992 G.P.& A Minutes . TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Cash Activity Report - February, 1992 Part A FlO.3834.MO FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES Resolution #GPA-284-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-22-92 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 February 29, 1992, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-22-92; and THAT Part A of the expenditures for the month of February, 1992 be confirmed. "CARRIED" There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the agenda. . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Remlark Subdivision Certificate of Acceptance and Assumption By-law D12.18T.79038 Road Widening Dedication and Assumption By-law Parkwood Village Condominiums D12.18CDM.87007 . Resolution #GPA-285-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-33-92 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the roads, storm drainage system, street lights and other related works, constructed within Plan 10M-781 and within all adjacent plans noted; and THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-33-92 assuming the streets within Plan 10M-781 and within all adjacent plans noted, as public highways. "CARRIEDII Resolution #GPA-286-92 Moved by Councillor DresJinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report WD-34-92 be received; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-34-92 dedicating and assuming for public use, the road widening described as Part 4 on Plan 10R-2838, FORTHWITH. t'CARRIED" _', ~ r, . i / '- - 13- April 6, 1992 G.P.& A Minutes . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. . . Foster Creek Remi Court Certificate of Acceptance D12.18T.86053 Confidential Report WD-36-92 Occupational Health and Safety Act & W.H.M.I.S. H04.271.MS Sanitary Sewer Easement on Town Property for the Construction and Maintenance of a Sanitary Sewer to Service Nantucket Condominiums D15.4416.NA Resolution #GPA-287-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-35-92 be received; and THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a "Certificate of Acceptance" for the storm sewer system constructed within Plan 10M -828. "CARRIEDtI Resolution #GPA-288-92 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report WD-36-92 be approved. IICARRIED" Resolution #GPA-289-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-37-92 be received; and THAT Council approve the By-laws attached to Report WD-37-92. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-290-92 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report WD-38-92 be received; THAT the Town of Newcastle grant an easement to the Regional Municipality of Durham for the purpose of the construction and maintenance of a sanitary sewer, shown as Part 1 of Registered Reference Plan lOR-3762; THAT the applicant, Halcorp Holdings Limited, pay compensation to the Town of $2,450 for the easement plus all legal and other expenses involved in the transaction; THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-38-92 be passed, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement; THAT the Town's Solicitor be directed to take the necessary steps to complete the transaction; THAT Mr. R. C. Annaert, Project Manager, D. G. Biddle & Associates Limited, be advised of Council's decision; and THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be forwarded a copy of Report WD-38-92 with a copy of the approved by-law and that they be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" J 1 "Z . , } G.P.& A Minutes . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Expropriation of Lands Resolution #GPA-291-92 from Manufacturer's Life Assurance Company Moved by Council1or Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole for the Widening of Highway 2, Bowmanville THAT Report WD-39-92 be received; - 14- April 6, 1992 THAT appropriate Town OffICials take the necessary action to initiate and prosecute expropriation of the necessary land from Manulife for the widening of Highway 2 (King Street), Bowmanville; THAT the necessary by-law to commence the expropriation process be passed by Council; and THAT Messrs. Tory, Tory, DesLauriers and Binnington, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDIt ADMINISTRATION There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Mayor Hamre Chaired this portion of the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS . Resolution #GPA-292-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the presentation of John Cox, J.L. Cox Planning Ltd. and Dan Nicholson, Ministry of Housing, regarding the Town of Newcastle Municipal Housing Statement, be acknowledged. t'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-293-92 Moved by Councillor Haonah, seconded by Council1or Dreslinski THAT the presentation of Bernard Gerestein, Atomic Energy Control Board and Kay Klassen, Port Granby Waste Management Facility, be acknowledged with Council's appreciation. IICARRIED" Resolution #GPA-294-92 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the Fire Chief be directed to prepare a status report on the mouitoring of used tire storage facilities within the Town of Newcastle. . "CARRIED" ") 1 il. . I ., G.P.& A Minutes . UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-295-92 - 15 - April 6, 1992 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor HAnnAh THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and appropriate staff report on all issues relating to parking including the reserve funds and their application. llCARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Report MAYOR-1-92 and MAYOR-2-92 were received as handouts. Resolution #GPA-296-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report MAYOR-1-92 be received for information and no action be taken. llCARRIED" Resolution #GPA-297-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak . THAT Report MAYOR-2-92 be received; THAT the Town of Newcastle make a donation in the amount of $315.00 to the Hospital Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital to assist them to host the Annual Spring Conference on April 15, 1992; and THAT the funds be drawn from the Unclassified Administration Account for Receptions and Tributes. "CARRIED" Councillor Hooper requested that Staff monitor and report on the need for hiring of individuals in the skilled trades field for 1993. Councillor Dreslinski invited all Committee members to breakfast at the Ganaraska Conservation Authority on Saturday, April 11, 1992 where she and Councillor Scott will be cooking pancakes. Resolution #GPA-298-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper . WHEREAS, in view of the increasing number of traffic accidents, the Council of the Town of Newcastle request the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to expedite the installation of traffIC signals at the intersection of Prestonvale Road and Highway #2 in Courtice; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for endorsation. "CARRIED" '1 ~ G.P.& A Minutes . ADJOURNMENT . . - 16 - April 6, 1992 Resolution #GPA-301-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:40 p.m. "CARRIED" JVdL-- and Development Department ~T_~r ! 1 ~