990628 Regular Council Meeting MinutesJUNE 28`",1999
MINUTES of the meeting of the Municipal Council of the Town of Tillsonburg held
Monday, June 28th, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices,
Tillsonburg, Ontario.
PRESENT: Mayor C. McKnight, Deputy Mayor I. Horton, Councillors: D. Beres, B.
Carroll, S. Lamb, G. Leachman, S. Molnar, C. Rosehart and R. Smith
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Closed Session
Moved by S. Molnar
Seconded by I. Horton AND RESOLVED THAT Council move into Executive
Closed Session to consider matters of personnel.
"Carried"
Town Council moved into Closed Session and moved back into Open Session at
8:00 P.M.
B. Adoption of Minutes
No. 1 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes
of Council under dates of June 14`h and 22°d, 1999 be adopted as printed
and. circulated.
"Carr�.ed"
'+C. Adoption of Agenda
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rowhart AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda
as, prepared for Council Meeting of June 28th, 1999 be adopted with the
4dation of.
F. Reports:
2. C.A.O. — RE: Request for Fee Waiver
G. Communications
6. Rick Miggens RE: Heritage Lighting
7. LACAC — Kim Miggens
"Carried"
D. Declarations — Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Councillor C. Rosehart declared a Pecuniary Interest with respect to
Communication No. 2 — Request for Permission to Sell TV Bingo Cards from the
Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens' Organization and the Ontario Brain Injury
Association,
E. Appointments/Delegations
1. Ms. Paula Neice, Trans Canada Trail Regional Co-ordinator, made a
presentation to Council including a video of the proposed Trans Canada
Trail.
She indicated that the trail from Tillsonburg to Port Burwell was being
considered as part of the Trans Canada Trail and requested a resolution of
support in principle for trail designation, as well as an opportunity to work �■■+
with Town staff in providing for the necessary linking with the Trans
Canada Trail.
Representation was also made by the Southern Counties Snow Riders
indicating that they were interested in assisting with respect to signage and
grooming of the trail, and particularly with respect to the upgrading of the
trail to Trans Canada Trail designation.
Resolution was passed as indicated within the resolution section of the
Minutes.
F. Public Hearing
A Public Hearing was held with respect to a Zone Change, Official Plan
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Application by Edward and Ewart
McLaughlin of Woodstock Warehousing Ltd. with respect to lands located at the
south-west corner of Tillson Avenue and North Street for residential low-density
development.
Mr. Mike Barrett, County Planner, presented Planning Report #99-97 with respect
to OP File #10-245., Plan of Subdivision Application #32T-96001 and Zoning
Amendment Application ZON.7-268.
The purpose of the applications and circulation results were reviewed with
Council. Mr. Barrett indicated that it was advisable for the Town of Tillsonburg
to bring forward a further Official Plan Application with respect to the adjacent
railway lands and other lands surrounding the subject application to designate
these within. the Official Plan for low density residential to guard against future
land use conflict. The Planning Report recommended deferral in order for this
further application to be made, as well as an application for water allocation.
Mr. Kim Husted, OLS, and Mr. Ewart McLaughlin appeared before Council. Mr.
McLaughlin urged Council not to defer the matter, but allow the applications to
proceed at this time.
Discussion took place with respect to the prospects of supporting an Official Plan
with respect to the surrounding areas by separate application proceeding
concurrently. The Planner, Mr. Barrett, did not recommend this, however, it
could be dealt with on a site plan specific basis.
The Chairman asked for submissions from those in attendance.
Nancy Macrae, 131 North Street East, requested consideration for fencing along
her boundary with the proposed subdivisign. It was suggested that this would be
PON%. brought forward at such time as the conditions of subdivision were considered.
After considering the Planning Report and submissions, a resolution was passed,
as noted under resolutions.
G. Reports
1. C.A.O. RE: Road Closing Policy
2. C.AO RE: Request for a Fpe Waiver
H. Communications
Regional Municipality of Durham RE: Support of Resolution RE:
Foreign Film Tax Crgdit Program
2. Requests for Permission to Sell TV Bingo Cards:
- Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens' Organizations
- Ontario Brain Injury Association
3. Gwendolyn Casey RE: Recpnstruction — Area West of Lisgar Avenue
4. Royal Canadian Legion RE: Exemption from Property Taxes
5. AMO RE: Ministry of Labour Order May Jeopardize Municipal
Emergency Response
6. Rick Miggens RE: Heritage Lighting
7. Kim Miggens, LACAC RE: Heritage Lighting
I. Information
1. Tillsonburg B.I.A. RE: Broadway between Venison and Concession
2. 1999 Zorra Caledonian Society highland Games in Embro — July Is', 1999
3. Federation of Canadian Municipalities RE: Call for Resolutions
4. AMORE: Request for Nominations
5. AMO RE: Harris Increases Cabinet to 25
6. Ontario Energy Board Licensing and Code Information Sessions
7. Tillsonburg's Fun Day — Tillsonburg Golf and Country Club — August
18`", 1999
J. Resolutions
No. 3 Moved by Councillor Lamb
Seconded by Councillor Leachman AND RESOLVED THAT the Council
of the Town of Tillsonburg endorse in principle the concept of linking the
Town with the Trans Canada Trail and that staff be directed to work with
Trans Canada Trail Regional Co-ordinator to identify the route and
register an approved link with the Trans Canada Trail Foundation.
"Carried"
No. 4 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT this Council
support Official Plan Amendment No. OP 10-245 and the County be
advised accordingly.
PPM% RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Town make application for Official
Plan Amendment to redesignate all other lands within the block contained
within the C.P. Railway, Canada Southern Railway, North Street and
Tillson Avenue to a low density designation.
AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this Council approve in principle
Zoning Amendment File No. ZON.7-268.
"Carried"
No. 5 Moved by Councillor Carroll
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT Council approve
of the Road Closing Policy authorizing the Director of Operations to
temporarily close streets and approve parades upon written request.
"Carried"
No. 6 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the
Tournament Fee of $315.00 for the Minor Hockey Annual Co -Ed Ball
Tournament be charged as this is the normal fee applicable for
tournaments.
"Carried"
� No. 7 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Counpillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Town of Tillsonburg support the Regional Municipality of Durham's
resolution with respect to the Foreign Film Tax Credit Program.
"Carried"
No. 8 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Horton AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Town of Tillsonburg grant permission to the Ontario Coalition of
Senior Citizens' Organizations to sell Rainbow TV Bingo Cards at retail
locations in the Town of Tillsonburg.
"Carried"
No. 9 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Horton AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of
the Town of Tillsonburg grant permission to the Ontario Brain Injury
Association to sell Rainbow TV Bingo Cards at retail locations in the
Town of Tillsonburg.
"Carried'
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No. 10 Moved by Councillor Lamb
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT the
communication from Gwendolyn Casey regarding reconstruction of the
area west of Lisgar Avenue be referred to the C.A.O. for review.
"Carried"
No. 11 Moved by Councillor Lamb
Seconded by Councillor Carroll AND RESOLVED THAT the request
from the Royal Canadian Legion regarding exemption from property taxes
be referred to the C.A.O. for review and recommendation.
"Carried"
No. 12 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the Council
of the Town of Tillsonburg support the City of Thorold in its appeal to the
Ontario Labour Relations Board with respect to Municipal Emergency
Response;
AND FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to our area
MPP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the City of
Thorold.
"Tabled"
No. 13 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT
correspondence from Rick Miggens and TACAC with respect to Heritage
Lighting be referred to the C.A.O. for review and recommendation.
"Carried"
No. 14 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the following
be appointed to Tillsonburg Museum Advisory Committee:
- Robert Marsden
- Sandra Andrews
- George Beard
- Bev Crocker
- Heather Jones
- Sylvia Molnar
- Robert Stewart
"Carried"
No. 15 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the following
be appointed to Local Improvement Court of Revision:
Councillor Dave Beres
Councillor Brenda Carroll
Councillor Chris Rosehart.
"Carried"
No. 16 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT the
resignation of Mr. Mark Cowan, Director of Public Services, be accepted.
"Carred"
IL By --Laws
The following By-Law.received third reading and was finally passed:
1. By -Law 2907 - To establish the Tillsonburg Museum Advisory
Committee
L. Notice of Motion
None
M. Closed Session
No. 17 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Rosehart AND RESOLVED THAT Council
move into Executive — Closed Session to consider matters of potential
litigation.
"Carried"
Council moved into Closed Session to consider matters of Personnel.
N. Open Session
No. 18 Moved by Councillor Smith
Seconded by Councillor Lamb AND RESOLVED THAT Council move
out of legal and personnel.
"Carried"
`� Council moved out of Legal and Personnel.
No. 19 Moved by Councillor Horton
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the salary range
for the CAO, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Operations,
Director of Community Services, and Manager of Customer Services be
adopted as presented with policies determining houses to be finalized.
"Carried"
Meeting adjourned Tuesday, June 29th at 2:00 a.m., without Councillor Leachman who
had left during the Closed Session.
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