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"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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/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.
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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
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,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.
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Meeting adjourned.
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