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MINUTES
Town of Tillsonburg
Meeting for the Committee "Open Council"
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Monday January 27, 2003 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
Resolutions
By -Laws
Items of Public Interest
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"
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DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
MINUTES & BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
> [December 18, 2002
DJanuary 13, 2003
No. 2
Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of Council under dates of December
18th, 2002 and January 13th, 2003 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 January 27th, 2003 be adopted.
"Carried"
PRESENTATIONS
e� > 1. Girl Guides of Canada
Mayor Horton welcomed the Girl Guides attending the Council Meeting as part of their Guide program
requirements.
2. Presentation of Volunteer Recognition Award to Mrs. Helen Benko
Presented By: Mayor Horton
Mayor Horton presented the'Volunteer Recognition Award' to Mrs. Helen Benko, in recognition of her
voluntary contributions to the community.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
3. Applications for Consent - Bruce and Megan Sheppard (Applications #13-132!02 & B-133102
Presented By: Mr. Paul Michiels, Planner, County of Oxford
Comments received with respect to Applications:
Jill Bossy
Brian & Marlene Verspeeten
Nancy Patterson (no written comments received)
Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner, appeared before Council and reviewed his report, as
attached, with respect to the subject application.
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iO4� Mr. John Gilvesy appeared before Council on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard. Mr.
Gilvesy noted that his clients have every intention on keeping with the standard of the
other homes in the area.
Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, 15 Whispering Pine Lane, appeared in opposition to the
application. Mrs. Patterson noted that, as neighbours, they would be faced with three
smaller lots and three less substantial houses. They also had concerns with respect to a
traffic problem, and a shared driveway.
Councillor Lewis noted the issue of slope stability to be considered.
Mr. Michiels was asked about restrictions, covenants and intentions with respect to the
subject property. Mr. Michiels responded that typically such restrictions are usually put in
place by the developer. However, if the municipality wishes to govern, these could be put
in place.
Mr. Pat Carroll appeared before Council, noting that the traffic patterns on Baldwin Street
have changed significantly, and asking that Council consider the matter carefully.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council to defer the application, and have
covenants, guarantees, restrictions incorporated into the report.
Mr. John Gilvesy to provide a draft of the covenants/restrictions.
The following resolution was passed.
Resolution
P� > No. 4
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Applications for Consent of
Bruce and Megan Sheppard, Applications #B-132/02 and B-133/02, be deferred to the
Council Meeting of February 10th, 2003, to allow the applicants to file a list of draft
building covenants with the Town Planner.
"Carried"
4. Application for Consent -Estate of John Langrell (Application #13-113/02) D
Presented By: Mr. Paul Michiels, Planner, County of Oxford
Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner, appeared before Council and reviewed his report, as
attached, with respect to the subject application.
Mr. John Langrell, the applicant, was present in support of the application
No persons appeared in opposition to the subject application.
The following resolution was passed.
Resolution
> No. 5
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg advise the Oxford County Land Division Committee that it is in favour of
/Aft\, Application B-113/02, being Part 1, 41 M-1721, submitted by the Estate of John Langrell,
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subject to the conditions as contained in County of Oxford Report No. 2003-16.
"Carried"
5. Application for Consent - Gilvesy Enterprises Inc. (Application #B-135102) D
Presented By: Mr. Paul Michiels, Planner, County of Oxford
135-02-tt.PDF
Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner, appeared before Council and reviewed his report, as
attached, with respect to the subject application.
No persons appeared in support of, or opposition to, the subject applicant.
The following resolution was passed.
Resolution
> No. 6
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT whereas the application for
consent complies with the policies of the County of Oxford Official Plan, and the subject
property is appropriately zoned, it is recommend that the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg advise the Oxford County Land Division Committee that it is in favour of
application B-135102, being Part 2, Plan 41 R-6875, submitted by the Gilvesy Enterprises
Inc., subject to the conditions as contained in County of Oxford Report No. 2003-18.
"Carried"
DELEGATIONS
6. Long Point Region Conservation Authority: Water Supply Source Protection AND Draft 2003
Budget and Business Plans n
Presented By: Mr. Jim Oliver, General Manager, LPRCA
Mr. Oliver circulated information with respect to "Long Point Region Conservation
Authority... Drinking Water Supply Source Protection Planning".
LPRCA Drinking Water -p(
Following Mr. Oliver's presentation, with respect to both Water Supply Source Protection,
and the Draft 2003 Budget and Business Plans, the following resolution was passed.
Resolution
> No. 7
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the Long Point Region
Conservation Authority's Draft 2003 Budget and Business Plans be received.
"Carried"
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
7. Superbuild - Final Master Plan Document [)
Presented By: Director of Community Services
Resolution
> No. 8
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT the Final Master Plan Document
for the Superbuild Project, be received.
"Carried"
OPERATIONS
8. Rodgers Street Lane_ Way_ Closure Request D
Presented By: Director of Operations
Resolution
> No. 9
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT the staff report of the Director of
Operations, dated January 15, 2003, with respect to Rodgers Street Lane Way Closure,
be received, and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
"Carried"
CORPORATE SERVICES
9. Parking By -Law 2997 r)
Presented By: Municipal By -Law Enforcement Officer
Resolution
> No. 10
Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the report of the Municipal
By -Law Enforcement Officer, dated January 27, 2003, be received and the
recommendations contained therein be approved.
"Carried"
10. Rail Wa s to the Future
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Rail Ways.pdf
Resolution
>No.11
Moved by Councillor Beres
!� Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg endorse the Town of Fort Erie's resolution dated December 9, 2002, regarding
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the railway/transportation situation, in general in Ontario, and the Canada Southern
iSft1 Railway crisis, in particular.
"Carried"
INFORMATION ITEMS
11. Lona Point Region Conservation Authority Minutes of December 4th and 17th, 2002 D
12. UP -Date RE: Development of Well 13 AND Development of a Lawn Watering Restriction Policy
Presented By: Mayor Horton
RESOLUTIONS
13. Motion in Support of Relocation of the Shriners Hospital for Children
Presented By: CAO
No. 12
Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of
Tillsonburg support the relocation of the Shriners Hospital for Children to the London,
Ontario location, as it would be very beneficial to both our area, and to the future needs
and requirements of the Shrine of North America.
"Carried"
14. Motion RE: n
NOTE: A Notice of Motion was presented to Council at the regular Council
Meeting of January 13th, 2003, by Councillor Beres, and direction was given to
bring the motion before Council on January 27, 2003 for consideration.
No. 13
Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT
WHEREAS: The County of Oxford has assumed the responsibility for waste
management in the Town of Tillsonburg.
WHEREAS: The County of Oxford has imposed a user pay "Bag Tag" system for the
residents of Tillsonburg.
WHEREAS: The County of Oxford has promised a "Best Needs Study" for waste
management be conducted in the near future.
/0011., WHEREAS: The "Bag Tag" system has been interpreted as another form of taxation.
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THEREFORE be resolved, the Town of Tillsonburg subsidize the entire cost of the
bag tags for the residents of Tillsonburg effective February 1, 2003 until the
Best Needs Study has been completed.
"Defeated"
No. 14
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND
Tillsonburg Procedural By -Law 2978, the curfew of
Council Meeting of January 27th, 2003.
"Carried"
BY-LAWS
RESOLVED THAT in accordance with the Town of
10:30 p.m. be extended for the
15. By -Law 3044 - To amend Traffic By -Law 2997 D
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3044.doc
NOTE: Changes to the Traffic By -Law, as contained in the attached amending by-law, reflect the
recommendations as contained in the report of the Municipal By -Law Enforcement Officer, as adopted at
the Council Meeting of January 13, 2003.
The proposed changes as contained in the report of the Municipal By -Law Enforcement Officer, as
presented to Council for consideration this date (Item 9), will be reflected in a separate by-law, to be
brought before Council on February 10, 2003.
16. By -Law 3045 - To amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (Palmer)
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7-293 zba.pdf
NOTE: Mr. Palmer's application was originally considered by Council at the regular Council Meeting of
September 23, 2002. At that meeting the application was approved 'in principle', subject to site plan
approval. Mr. Palmer has now completed the site plan. Therefore, the attached by-law is being brought
forward for Council's consideration.
At the request of the applicant, an amended By -Law was presented to Council for consideration, with
provision to maintain a commercial zoning designation as well.
Mr. Palmer was present.
Ms. Chris Rosehart, also appeared in support of the application.
RESOLUTIONS:
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT By -Law 3044 to amend Traffic By -Law 2997, and
By -Law 3045 to amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (Palmer) be introduced and read a first and
second time and be referred to Committee of the Whole for further consideration and this constitutes the
first and second reading thereof.
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"Carried"
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT Committee do now rise and go into Committee of
the Whole for the purpose of considering By -Law numbers 3044 and 3045.
"Carried"
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT Committee do now rise and report on By -Law
numbers 3044 and 3045 as passed in Committee without amendment.
"Carried"
Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lewis AND RESOLVED THAT By -Law 3044 to amend Traffic By -Law 2997, and
By -Law 3045 to amend Zoning By -Law 1994, as amended (Palmer)
be given third and final reading and the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the same
and place the Corporate Seal thereunto.
"Carried"
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
CLOSED MEETING SESSION CONTINUED
> No. 15
Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council move into Executive Closed
Session.
"Carried"
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
> Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Approval Received: (1 of 1)
Lana Verstraeten/Tillsonburg (Wednesday February
05, 2003 01:48 PM)
Town of Tillsonburg
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