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000612 Regular Council Meeting MinutesJUNE 12TH, 2000 MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg held Monday, June 12th, 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Tillsonburg, Ontario. PRESENT: Mayor B. Carroll, Deputy Mayor I. Horton, Councillors: S.Lamb, G.Leachman, F.Lewis, S. Molnar, C. Rosehart and R. Smith. REGRETS: Councillor D. Beres ORDER OF BUSINESS: A. Closed Session No. 1 Moved by Deputy Mayor Horton Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Council move into Executive — Closed Session. "Carried" B. Declaration of Elected Office — Mr. Fred Lewis C. Adoption of Minutes — May 23rd, 2000 and May 25th, 2000 No. 2 Moved by Deputy Mayor Horton Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of Council under date of May 23rd and May 25th, 2000 be adopted as printed and circulated. "Carried" D. Adoption of Agenda No. 3 Moved by Deputy Mayor Horton Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council Meeting of June 12th, 2000 be adopted. "Carried" E. Declarations — Municipal Conflict of Interest Act None F. Presentations None G. Appointments/Delegations 1. Tillsonburg Minor Soccer Mr. Michael Papiannou and Mr.George Ambrus, both of Minor Soccer, appeared before Council to express appreciation for Council's support. Julie DeDecker, a soccer player, also thanked the Town for its support. Mr. Papiannou explained the development of the project. As well, Mr. Papiannou greatfully acknowledged a donation from the Tillsonburg News, in the amount of $8,000. 2. Mr. Eugene Heath, Tillsonburg B.I.A. Mr. Heath appeared before Council and indicated support for proceeding eob\ with the south end project. Council proceeded with discussion regarding the south end project, and the deferred motion of May 23rd, 2000. (Item M.1 on the Agenda). It was noted that the cost that Council is looking at is $10,000 to develop the strategic plan, however there would be potential costs to act on the recommendations resulting from the plan. Following discussion, the following motion was passed. No. 4 Moved by Councillor Leachman Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg enter into an agreement with MHBC Planning Limited to prepare a Strategic Action Plan for the south end of the downtown core, in accordance with the Terms of Reference, at a cost not to exceed $10,000; AND FURTHER THAT Council provide a list of names from which the Task Force membership can be developed. The membership of the Task Force will then be confirmed at the next Council Meeting. "Carried" 2 e*^k H. Committee of Adiustment 1. A-08/00 — VanLagen Homes i) Comments from Secretary -Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment Mr. Michael Barrett, Secretary -Treasurer, Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment, appeared before Council and reviewed his report. The applicant, Gordon Neismith, VanLagen Homes, appeared before Council. No other persons appeared in support of or opposition to the subject application. No. 5 Moved by Councillor Rosehart Seconded by Deputy Mayor Horton AND RESOLVED THAT the Tillsonburg Committee of Adjustment approve application A-08/00 for Lot 154, Plan M-51, subject to the following condition: 1) That a building permit for the dwelling be issued within one (1) year of the date of the Committee's ,401� decision or the approval will lapse. "Carried" I. Public Hearings 1. Application for Zone Change - Don Chalk Limited (ZON.7-276) (County Report #00-98) Mr. Michael Barrett, Intermediate Planner, County of Oxford, appeared before Council and reviewed his report. He noted that the subject property is still owned by Don Chalk Ltd. Mr. Barrett, in response to a question from Council, advised of the property uses that would be permitted. Mr. Robert Guillemette, applicant, appeared before Council in support of the application. He noted his concern with Mr. Chalk's property being zoned half `residential' and half `industrial'. P"l\ No other persons appeared before Council in support or opposition to the subject application. 3 No. b Moved by Councillor Rosehart Seconded by Deputy Mayor Horton AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg deny the application for Zone Change submitted by Don Chalk Limited for lands located in Part Lot 442, Plan 500, in the Town of Tillsonburg. "Carried" 2. Application for Zone Change - MGI (The Links) Inc. (ZON.7-277) (County Report #00-107) Mr. Michael Barrett, Intermediate Planner, County of Oxford, appeared before Council and reviewed his report. Mr. Kim Husted, appeared on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Husted advised that the purpose of the application was to give more flexibility, allowing a slightly larger and different style home, if desired. The maximum increase in size of the home would be 5%. Ms. Mary Whiltshire was present and suggested that lot sizes should be geared to larger houses in the development stage. Aa`� In response to other concerns raised by Ms. Whiltshire, the following comments were noted: - The CAO advised that the soccer park will be land owned by the municipality. It will be open to the public, keeping in mind that it is for soccer purposes. He added that it would be premature to discuss the operation/management of the soccer fields. - Mr. Husted noted that there is an extremely large park in the Oarkpark Sub -Division. This would provide park area for the entire area, as the two developments were too close to provide an additional area. - With respect to the garbage/debris coming across the road, the CAO advised that the developer has assured the Town that it will be cleaned UP. - The CAO, as well as Mr. John Wiebe, addressed the matter of storm water management in the subject area. 4 /P*IN No. 7 Moved by Councillor Molnar Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg approve the zoning by-law amendment for an application submitted by MGI (The Links) Inc. whereby lands located in Lots 1 to 19 (inclusive) and Lots 29 to 37 (inclusive), Registered Plan 41M-170 are rezoned from `Residential First Density (R1)' to `Residential Second Density (R2)'. "Carried" 3. Draft Approval of Plan of Subdivision — MGI (The Links) Inc. (32T- 95003 — Phase In (County Report #00-111) Mr. Michael Barrett, Intermediate Planner, County of Oxford, was present and reviewed his report. Mr. Kim Husted appeared on behalf of the applicant. He suggested that the fence be changed to wood, rather than chain link. Discuss was held with respect to the requirement for sidewalks on both sides. It was noted that usually they are on one side only, due to the cost to construct them. No other persons appeared in support of or opposition to the subject application. No. S Moved by Councillor Molnar Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg approve the recommendations as contained in County of Oxford Planning Report No. 00-111, pursuant to the application for Draft Approval of Plan of Subdivision, submitted by MGI (The Links) Inc.; AND FURTHER RESOLVED to amend Section 7b — fence; from chain to wood; and Section 7e — sidewalks; reduce construction of sidewalks from two sides to one side." "Carried" I Reports 1. Tillsonburg Fire Services — Quarterly Report Follow-up Chief Eden and Deputy Chief Parsons were in attendance and presented the report. 5 K. Communications 1. Township of Delhi RE: Power Disruptions 2. Township of Ashfield RE: Province -Wide Moratorium on Liquid Manure Facilities L. Information 1. Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of June 1 St, 2000 2. Transit Advisory Board Minutes of June 6th, 2000 3. Airport Advisory Board Minutes of April 13'h,2000 4. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes of May 3d,2000 5. Mr. Fred Berlet RE: Till -Del Ltd. — North East Corner of Brock Street East and Tillson Avenue 6. Ontario Flue -Cured Tobacco Growers' Marketing Board RE: Province - Wide Smoking Policy 7. Ministry of the Environment RE: Ontario's Drinking Water 8. Tillsonburg Ladies Travel Club RE: Appreciation 9. Director of Operations RE: Road Safety Concerns 10. Common Sense Up -Date RE: Fighting for Health Care Dollars; Ontarians Support Education Quality Initiatives 11. Association of Municipalities of Ontario RE: i) Brockton (Walkerton) Needs Your Help ii) AMO Confirms it will Help Restore Confidence in Municipal Water Systems 12. Tamsui Group Itinerary (RE: Establishment of Sisterhood Relationship between Oxford County and Tamsui Town, Taipei County, Taiwan) ?00*� 13. County of Oxford RE: Development Charges Meeting — June 2'd 9 2000 31 ,meq 14. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs RE: Ontario's Agricultural and Horticultural Societies M. Resolutions No. 10 Moved by Councillor Leachman Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg support the Township of Delhi's resolution with respect to power disruptions. "Carried" No. 11 Moved by Councillor Lamb Seconded by Councillor Leachman AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Tillsonburg support the Township of Ashfield's resolution with respect to Province -wide moratorium on liquid manure facilities. "Carried" N. By -Laws The following By -Law received three readings and was finally enacted: 1. By -Law 2938 - To Amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (The Links) O. Notice of Motion Councillor Smith advised that he would be bringing forward a motion on June 26`h, 2000. P. Closed Session No. 12 Moved by Councillor Lewis Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT Council move into Executive — Closed Session. "Carried" Council moved into Executive — Closed Session at 11:25 P.M. 7 Meeting adjourned. Wwy-o-r & Q