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> No. 1 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT Town Council move into Executive
Closed Session.
"Carried"
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
> DJune 11 th, 2001
No. 2 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of Council under date of
June 11th, 2001 be adopted.
"Carried"
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A`1 > No. 3 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council
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Meeting of June 25th, 2001 be adopted, with the following changes:
/Om1 - Item 1 under Reports - County of Oxford RE: Planning Comments on Application for Site
Plan Control - The Participate Community Arts Program, be moved to Item 1 under
Appointments/Delegations; and
Appointment to the B.I.A. Board of Management be added under Resolutions.
"Carried"
DECLARATIONS - MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT
> 1. Councillor Smith declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Items 1 and 2 under
Appointments/Delegations RE: Lake Lisgar Youth Cultural Project.
APPOINTMENTS/DELEGATIONS
1.County of Oxford RE: Planning Comments on Application for Site Plan Control SPC 7-71 The
Participate Community Arts Program (Lake Lisgar Youth Cultural Proiect) D
Presented By: Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner
Mr. Paul Michiels, County Planner, was present and reviewed the Report, as attached.
2. Lake Lisgar Youth Cultural Project D
The following requested to make presentations:
,r•►1 i) Mike Demees
ii) Oliver Gauld, Co -Chair, Lake Lisgar Neighbourhood Association
iii) Bill Blake
The following submitted written comments (see attached):
i) John Armstrong
ii) Mrs. James L. Sergeant
iii) Victoria Luki
Mr. Mike Demees did not appear before Council this date.
Mr. Rick Saxby was present and requested to comment.
Mr. Saxby expressed appreciation to Mr. Michiels for identifying many of the issues of
concern.
In Mr. Saxby's opinion, the proposed project is too large of a development for the
proposed area and a number of deficiencies have been identified.
Mr. Saxby noted that there has been no mention that property is being extended at both
ends, and suggested a variance might be required. It was suggested that a legal
eool) opinion be sought.
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eaft#N Mr. Oliver Gauld appeared before Council with issues of concern and to present a petition
to "Save Our Parkland - The Lake Lisgar District is for People - Not Buildings".
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site plan.
Mr. Gauld identified some areas of concern; i.e. a strong political will which is in favour of
the project, setback requirements, measurements from property line, interpretation of
property line, proposed use of the subject property being intensified, legal non -conforming
status.
Mr. Blake appeared before Council and identified deficiencies that he sees in the current
Mr. Blake distributed packages to Council and staff, and reviewed same. (see attached)
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Blake.tif
Mr. Blake asked that additional information be provided to address the identified issues.
Mr. Mark Cook appeared before Council and expressed the following opinion:
- the project is of overwhelming size and mass
- some issues have been overlooked and in some cases completely ignored
- suggested demolition be completed
Mr. Cam McKnight appeared before Council.
Mr. McKnight expressed appreciation for the opinions that have come forward at this
meeting, as well as the meeting held Thursday, June 21st.
Mr. McKnight stated that the building is not all that far out of line, and that many of the
issues of concern can be addressed. He noted how it is always a give and take situation
when it comes down to final agreement on projects of this nature.
With respect to the legal non -conforming issue, Mr. McKnight advised that there are
many properties in Town that are, in fact, of legal non -conforming status.
Mr. McKnight noted that the Water Park brings in many more users, however that has
never been an issue.
Mr. McKnight further noted that the Lake Lisgar Youth Cultural Program can be good for
the Town of Tillsonburg, and that a number of the people that would be using the location, in
fact, already have been.
concerns.
Mr. McKnight indicated that the group would work with the neighbours, to address their
Mr. Brian Grainger appeared before Council.
Mr. Grainger expressed concerns with access of police, fire, and ambulance service, in
case of an emergency. He indicated it would be difficult for a fire truck, for example, to travel
through the area when vehicles are parked.
residents.
He was also concerned with availability of parking for family and friends of the area
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Mr. Tom Logan appeared before Council.
Mr. Logan stated that, in his opinion, the location is not correct for the proposed project,
and that it is not practical for the area.
He also expressed safety concerns; i.e. fire trucks, etc.
Mr. Logan suggested the Crystal Palace site as an alternative location for the project.
Mr. Brad Sergeant appeared before Council.
Mr. Sergeant noted that the proposed project is worthy, however, parkland is now at a
premium, and an alternate location would be beneficial.
Mayor Horton commented that this matter will now go forward to the Development
Coordinating Committee for review and recommendation, and back to Council for a
decision on a site plan. Council will also look at other information before a final
determination is made.
Mayor Horton confirmed that the building does and will belong to the Town and that more
information regarding funding of the project, maintenance, operating costs, etc. will be
required as part of the decision making process.
Mayor Horton advised that Council would be aiming to make a decision regarding the site
plan at a Special Council Meeting scheduled for July 30th. Council will try to make a final
decision on that date.
14� An offer was extended to individuals that want to get involved to present their views at the
Development Coordinating Meeting. Mr. Blake and Mr. Gauld indicated their intent to attend the
meeting.
No. 4 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Application for Site Plan Control, as
submitted by
the Participate Community Arts Program, be referred to the Town of Tillsonburg's Development
Coordinating Committee for review and report.
"Carried"
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
REPORTS
1. Sign Regulating By-law D
Staff Report dated June 21, 2001 regarding a Sign Regulating By-law.
Resolution
> No. 5 Moved by Councillor Molnar
Seconded by Councillor Beres AND RESOLVED THAT the Staff Report dated
June 21, 2001 regarding the Sign Regulating By-law be received;
e*916� AND THAT By-law No. 2976 being a by-law to prohibit and regulate signs and
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other advertising devices and the posting of notices within the Town of
Tillsonburg be presented to Council for first and second reading.
"Carried"
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Township of Stirling - Rawdon RE: Request for Support - Deferral of Radio Communication
Fees D
Resolution
> No. 6 Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town
of Tillsonburg support the Township of Stirling-Rawdon's resolution with respect to
deferral of radio communication fees.
"Carried"
2. Garnet M. Kadey RE: Hydro Costs D
Resolution
> No. 7 Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the correspondence from
Garnet M. Kadey be received and forwarded to Tillsonburg Hydro.
"Carried"
eft\ 3. Shereen Hetherington RE: Parking of Trucks and/or Trailers in Residential Areas D
Resolution
> No. 8 Moved by Councillor Lewis
Seconded by Councillor Smith AND RESOLVED THAT the correspondence from
Shereen Hetherington be received and a copy forwarded to the Economic
Development Committee.
"Carried"
INFORMATION
1. Airport Advisory Committee Minutes and Correspondence D
Minutes of the Airport Advisory Committee dated May 9, 2001, Airport Traffic
Report, Traffic Movements, Fuel Sales and Managers Report for the Period Ended
May 31, 2001.
Submitted for information.
2._ Library Board Minutes - May 10th, 2001
3. Culture Commission Information
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4. Tourism Advisory Committee Information
5. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind RE: Selling of the CNIB 2002 Cash Calendar
6. County of Oxford RE: Tillsonburg's Request for Additional County Councillor
7. Harvest Festival Municipal Threshing Competition - August 26th, 2001
RESOLUTIONS
> No. 9 Moved by Councillor Beres
Seconded by Councillor Molnar AND RESOLVED THAT the Staff Report dated June 21, 2001
regarding the Business Improvement Member Appointment be received;
AND THAT Council hereby approves the appointment of Richard Miggens to the
Business Improvement Area Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2003;
AND THAT By-law No. 2964 being a by-law to appoint members to various Boards
and Committees be amended to reflect the addition of Richard Miggens to the
Business Improvement Area Committee.
"Carried"
It was noted that Councillor Lewis refrained from voting.
BY-LAWS
The following by-law received first and second reading:
> 1. By -Law 2976 - To prohibit or regulate signs and other advertising devices (1 st and 2nd
reading)
sign by-law.doc
Staff were directed to review with neighbouring municipalities.
NOTICE OF MOTION
! hereby agree the contents of this document are accurate for the committee "Open Council" who met on Monday June 25.2001
07:00 PM.
Lana Verstraeten
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Approval Received: (1 of 1)
Lana Verstraeten/Tillsonburg (Wednesday July 04,
200102:53 PM)
Town of Tillsonburg
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