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MINUTES
Town of Tillsonburg
Meeting for the Committee "Open Council"
on
Tuesday October 15, 2002 07:00 PM
Council Chambers
Chair: Iry Horton
Orders of the Day: Call to Order
Closed Meeting Session
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest or
the General Nature Thereof
Minutes & Business Arising out of the
Minutes
Adoption of Agenda
Presentations
Public Meetings
Delegations
Community Services
Operations
Corporate Services
Information Items
Items of Public Interest
By -Laws
Closed Meeting Session continued
Committee of the whole Report
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED MEETING SESSION
> No. 1
Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council move into Executive Closed
Session.
"Carried"
006� DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
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MINUTES & BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
> DSeptember 23, 2002
[September 24, 2002
CiSeptember 30, 2002
No. 2
Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of Council under date of September
23rd, 24th, and 30th, 2002 be adopted.
"Carried"
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
> No. 3
Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council Meeting
of October 15th, 2002 be adopted.
"Carried"
Councillor Beres indicated that he wished to bring forward a motion this date to reconsider Resolution 22
as passed at the Council Meeting of August 12th, 2002, with respect to relocation of the Caboose.
Mayor Horton directed that this item be added as Item 12 to the Council Agenda.
?0*� PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Monthly Volunteer Recognition Award D
Presented By: Mayor Horton
> Mayor Horton presented Mrs. Diane Patenaude with the Monthly Volunteer Recognition
Award.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
2. Committee of Adjustment Application - Linkoln Group Inc. (File #A-33102) L1
Comments from the County Planning Department...
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The CAO reviewed the attached report as prepared by the County of Oxford Planning
Department.
No persons appeared in support of, or opposition to, the subject application.
The following motion was passed.
Rpcnhi inn
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> No. 4
Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Tillsonburg Committee of
Adjustment approve application A-33102 for 62 Barker Street, subject to the following
condition:
1) A building permit be issued within one year of the date of the Committee's
decision.
"Carried"
DELEGATIONS
COMMUNITY SERVICES
3. Cemetery Meeting Minutes September 30, 2002 & By -Law D
Resolution
> No. 5
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the Cemetery Advisory
Committee Minutes of September 30, 2002 be received.
"Carried"
No. 6
Moved by Councillor Lewis
/0011) Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the recommendation to bring
forward the proposed Cemetery By -Law, as contained in the Cemetery Advisory
Committee Minutes of September 30, 2002, be adopted.
"Carried"
opportunity for
STAFF DIRECTION:
Councillor Lewis requested that an annual review process be established providing an
Chairpersons of the Town's Boards and Committees to appear before Council to report.
4. Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes & Recommendations D
Resolution
> No. 7
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT the Recreation Advisory Board
Minutes of September 26, 2002 be received.
"Carried"
No. 8
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT the recommendation to enter into
an Agreement with the Long Point Region Conservation Authority and Tillsonburg
Optimist Club for the period 2002 and 2003, for the purpose of Disc Golf, as contained in
the Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of September 26, 2002, be adopted.
"Tabled"
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5. Top Dresser Purchase
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Top Dresser Purchase.1
Resolution
> No. 9
Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the staff report of October 7,
2002 be received and the purchase of the Bannerman BTD-20 Turf Topper Top Dresser,
in the amount of $15,424.95, plus taxes, be approved.
"Carried"
STAFF DIRECTION: Councillor Lewis requested that the matter of transferring
Operating funds to Capital funds be re -considered.
6. Summer Place Roof
Summer Place Roof.do Summer Place Quotes.-
Resolution
uotes:Resolution
> No. 10
Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the staff report of the Director of
14� Community Services of October 10, 2002, with respect to the Summer Place Roof, be
received.
"Carried"
No. 11
Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT it be recommended to replace
the existing roof on Summer Place with a new 10 year flat roof, and to fill the basement
and grade the area of the old museum at a proposed cost to not exceed $13,000;
AND FURTHER THAT funds are re -allocated from monies set aside in the 2002 Capital
Budget for a washroom addition.
"Carried"
OPERATIONS
6. Broadway at Lis -gar and Devonshire Traffic Report and Devonshire Sidewalk Request
Presented By: Director of Operations
Report of the Director of Operations...
Speed Survey...
email from Mr. Al Cayford...
?01b� Resolution
> No. 12
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Moved by Councillor Molnar
1'A' Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Staff Report from the Director
of Operations dated October 4th, 2002 be received and the construction of sidewalk on
Devonshire Avenue, Devon Court to Lisgar Avenue, be considered as part of the 2003
budget deliberations.
"Carried"
7. Parking Lot/Parkette at Broadway and Baldwin Street D
Presented By: Director of Operations
Report of the Director of Operations, dated October 9, 2002...
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victorian parkette desiqn options - oxford and broadwe
Revised Plan...
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Southside Park Concepts 1 to 6
Minutes of the Mayors Task Force, Street Steering Committee, of October 8, 2002...
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Street Steering Com.Minutes.October 8.0
For reference purposes:
Report of the CAO (as previously received at the Council Meeting of September 23,
2002)...
!'', Director of Operations (as previously received at the Council Meeting of September 23,
2002)...
Resolution
> No. 13
Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Staff Report from the Director
of Operations dated October 9, 2002 regarding design concepts for the Broadway/Oxford
Parkette be received.
"Carried"
The Director of Operations reviewed the various concepts, as attached.
Mr. George Talbot questioned traffic flow ... how many vehicles travel the lot, how many
vehicles park, and at what times of day vehicles park. He noted that he is in favour of the
parkette. He questioned the purpose of the entrance off of Oxford Street, as he feels it is
not necessary, and a safety concern.
The Director of Operations responded that there is currently no traffic flow data for the
subject lot.
Mr. Crawford was present and indicated support of the opening off of Oxford Street, as
there had been one there for years, without incident.
Mr. Webster indicated support of Concept 6.
Mrs. Hurley was present.
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Mr. McCoy was present and noted his support for green space.
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No. 14
Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT Council approves Option 6 as
submitted by the South End Task Force, subject to an agreement with the owners of Sears,
and furthermore that a funding formula is developed to pay for the project.
"Carried"
CORPORATE SERVICES
8. Lions Club Nevada Lottery Licence Request n
Staff Report dated October 2, 2002 regarding Lions Club Nevada Lottery Licence
Request
Resolution
> No. 15
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the Staff Report dated October 2,
2002 regarding the Lions Club Nevada Lottery Licence Request be received;
AND THAT the Council for the Town of Tillsonburg hereby approves the Tillsonburg Lions
Club to continue to sell Nevada Lottery Tickets at their Bingo events.
"Carried"
9. Numbers of Members on Council and Deputy Mayor Position D
14MN Presented By: CAO
For reference purposes:
Public Notice, as appeared in The Tillsonburg News...
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PUBLIC NOTICE Section 29 Municipal Act.
Mayor Horton noted that a letter had been received from Mr. Bill Pratt supporting an
increase in Council numbers.
Councillor Molnar noted that Mr. Crawford, prior to leaving the Council Meeting earlier this
evening, had indicated to him that he too supported an increase in the number of
Councillors.
It was also noted that both Mr. Crawford and Mr. Pratt had noted their interest in
increasing representation at the County level.
Councillor Molnar questioned if the Deputy Mayor position has to be elected or could it be
nominated by Council from the elected members of Council.
The CAO explained that, under a provision of The New Municipal Act, Council would be
able to designate. Currently Council rotates on a 3 -month basis, however a resolution
can be brought forward indicating that the Deputy Mayor position be elected at large,
rather than by rotation appointment.
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Councillor Molnar requested a job description for a Deputy Mayor, indicating what a
Deputy Mayor's responsibilities would be if it is an elected position.
Mr. Carl Braun noted his support of an increase in Council numbers. He supports an
addition two Council Members.
No other persons appeared in support of or opposition to the public notice.
The CAO noted that The New Municipal Act comes into force January 2003, and it
includes a provision for the Mayor's position to be filled after one month, if necessary for
reasons of illness, etc.
> No. 16
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg direct the C.A.O./Clerk to prepare a by-law for consideration at the next
regular Council meeting, to increase the number of members on Council to seven
members, including a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and five Councillors.
"Carried"
10. Tillsonburg Boy Scouts' Groups Camp Committee RE: Permission to Conduct Apple Day
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Resolution
> No.17
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg grant the Tillsonburg Boy Scouts' Groups Camp Committee permission to
conduct 'Apple Day' in the Town of Tillsonburg on Saturday, November 2nd, 2002.
"Carried"
INFORMATION ITEMS
11. Long Point Conservation Authority Minutes n
August 7, 2002....
September 5, 2002.....
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
> Discussion took place.
Councillor Beres commented that the caboose is a danger as it stands now. It needs to be moved. He
needs more information with respect to costs, etc.
Councillor Smith noted that he has had discussions and, in his way of thinking, Council should decide on
this issue. The motion to discuss this issue at the next meeting contains nothing about other
information required. A site plan has been drawn and if Council had questions they
should have been addressed at that time. He disagrees with the fact that the motion as previously passed
has become redundant as a result of more information that has come forward. He noted
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/0*� that he will not support it at all.
Councillor Lewis commented that the intent of the original motion was that consultation be held with
neighbours, a plan be developed by the Station Arts Centre by September 30th and, if
those conditions were fulfilled the caboose would be moved. He has seen nothing to change his
feelings about that resolution.
Councillor Molnar expressed disappointed that this is continuing to be in front of Council. He feels that the
suggested location is acceptable, however requested an opportunity to see both
timelines ... an opportunity for the caboose to go on the proposed site, but removed until the
caboose has been refurbished in its entirety. He requested additional information with respect to
costs to move the caboose, etc.
Mrs. Dianne Varro was present and expressed her concerns with information that has been provided to
her, and passed onto Council, that indicates property values will be devaluated as a
result of the caboose being re -located to the proposed location.
No. 18
Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT a motion be introduced to reconsider Resolution
22 of the Council Meeting of August 12th, 2002, pertaining to the relocation of the Caboose, and that this
reconsideration take place at the next Council Meeting.
"Carried"
Recorded Vote:
Yea Nay
Beres, D. x
Horton, I. x
Lewis, F. x
Molnar, S. x
Smith, R. x
The motion carried. Mayor Horton noted that the passing of this new resolution only means that the
matter will come forward for re -consideration. He further noted that
submission of any additional information is always welcome.
It was noted that a personal visit to the Station Arts Centre would provide the Centre with details as to
what further information is required.
RY-1 AWS
CLOSED MEETING SESSION CONTINUED
> No. 19
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council move into Executive Closed
Session.
"Carried"
No. 20
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT in accordance with the Town of Tlllsonburg
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Procedural By -Law 2978, the curfew of 10:30 p.m. be extended for the Council Meeting of October 15th,
2002.
"Carried"
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
> Meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m.
Approval Received: (1 of 1)
Lana Verstraeten/Tillsonburg (Monday October 28,
2002 12:36 PM)
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Town of Tillsonburg
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