CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY MINUTES

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1 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY Meeting 1998/14 MINUTES Members Present: Mayor Frank Jonkman Deputy Mayor Bud Brown Councillor Brian Bonany Councillor Peter Dykie Councillor Gary Lamb Councillor Ron Simpson Councillor Marty Toombs (arrived at 7:10 pm) Councillor Sharon Villani Absent: Staff Present: Others: Councillor John Gorzo Juanita Dempster-Evans, Clerk-Administrator Pat Hall, Deputy Clerk Art Janse, Chief Building Official Susan Turnbull, Deputy Treasurer Miriam King Jim Derry Frank Tersigni (a) PRAYER Mayor Jonkman welcomed those present to join in the Lord's Prayer. (b) OPENING "That this regular meeting of Council come to order at 7:00 p.m." (c) OPEN FORUM Rick Washington Queen Street Re: Final Grading Approval Plan of Subdivision 51 M-577 Mr. Washington on behalf of several other Queen Street residents was present to address Council regarding the final grading approval - Plan of Subdivision 51 M-577 and emphasized his concern in favour of drawing on the letter of credit. (d) DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST-DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Mayor Jonkman reminded the Members of Council of the Disclosure of Conflict of Interest legislation and requirements thereunder. No declarations of Conflict of Interest were declared.

2 Meeting 1998/14-2- (e) MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING "That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on May 12th, 1998 be adopted as printed." (f) DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS None. (g) BILLS AND ACCOUNTS 1. General Accounts "That Council authorize payment of Bills & Accounts in the amount of $26, " 2. A1nley Maple Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion Progress Certificate No Moved by: s. Villani "That Council accept the recommendation of the Chief Building Official dated May 20, 1998 and authorize Progress Certificate No. 19 in the amount of $67, be paid to Ainley Maple regarding the sewage treatment plant expansion." (h) REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS 1. Report of Chief Building Official Final Grading Approval - Plan of Subdivision 51 M Seconded by: S. Villani "That the report of the Chief Building Official dated May 22, 1998 regarding Final Grading Approval - Plan of Subdivision 51 M-577 be received and the recommendation therein be approved."

3 Meeting 1998/ Report of Town Planner Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Owners: Mod-Aire Homes Limited Millford Development Limited Professor Day Drive Extension Part of Lot 14, Concession 7 Former Town of Bradford Planning Department File: Z Seconded by: S. Villani "That the report of the Town Planner dated May 26, 1998 on the Zoning By-law Amendment application filed by Mod-Aire Homes Limited and Millford Development Limited for lands located on the Professor Day Drive Extension in Plans 43T and 43T be received and the recommendation contained therein to schedule a public meeting be approved." 3. Report of Tax Collector Reliable Wood Shavings Ltd "That the report of the Tax Collector dated May 19, 1998 regarding the account of Reliable Wood Shavings Ltd. be received and the recommendation therein be approved." 4. Reports of Deputy Treasurer a) Draw on Letter of Credit No. IMDC/3144/S/21721 Artesian Developments Limited and Milford Developments Limited "That the report of the Deputy Treasurer dated May 21, 1998 regarding drawing on Letter of Credit No. IMDC/3144/S/21721 in the name of Artesian Developments Limited and Millford Developments Limited be received and the recommendation therein be approved." b) Release of Letter of Credit Anthony Cericola Sr. & Sure Fresh Foods Inc "That the report of the Deputy Treasurer dated May 21, 1998 regarding release of the letter of credit for Anthony Cericola Sr. and Sure Fresh Foods Inc. be received and the recommendations therein be approved."

4 Meeting 1998/ May 26, Report of By-law Enforcement Officer Proposed Feline Control Requirements "That the report of the By-law Enforcement Officer dated May 20, 1998 regarding proposed feline control requirements be received and direction follow by separate resolution." "That the number of cats per household not be limited within the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury." "That cats not be required to be registered with the Town." "That four humane cages be purchased for trapping of cats running at large and that these cages to be made available through Kennel Inn." "That the same fees for the seizure and impounding of dogs running at large be implemented for cats." 6. Reports of Deputy Clerk a) Human Resources Certificate Program (AMCTO) "That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated May 14th, 1998 regarding Human Resources Certificate Program be received."

5 Meeting 1998/ b) Municipal Law 1 Introduction to Municipal Law "That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated May 14th, 1998 regarding Introduction to Municipal Law be received." 7. Report of Clerk-Administrator Direction Required Current Need or Lack Thereof - Committee of the Whole Meetings "That the report of the Clerk-Administrator dated May 20, 1998 regarding 'Direction Required - Current Need or Lack Thereof - Committee of the Whole Meetings' be received and the recommendation(s) contained therein be approved." (i) ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS None. (j) BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk-Administrator to execute an Agreement with the Danube Countries' Unity, Bradford in relation to the donation of a facility to the Town for use as a Seniors Leisure Centre Seconded by: P. Dykie "That Council waive the formal reading of By-law " "That By-law be deferred for further investigation regarding item 2d in the Agreement."

6 Meeting 1998/ BY-LAW Being a By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury to authorize the execution of a Provincial-Municipal Infrastructure Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Seconded by: P. Dykie "That Council waive the formal reading of By-law " "That By-law , being a By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury to authorize the execution of a Provincial-Municipal Infrastructure Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 26th day of May, 1998." (~ CORRESPONDENCE 1.a) Dalton J.P. McGuinty, M.P.P. Red Light Cameras Seconded by: P. Dykie "That the correspondence from Dalton J.P. McGuinty, M.P.P. dated April 27, 1998 regarding the introduction of red light cameras at high collision intersections be received." RED LIGHT CAMERAS, MAKING HIGH COLLISION INTERSECTIONS SAFER: "WHEREAS there are over 55,000 motor vehicle collisions at intersections throughout Ontario every year; and WHEREAS red light cameras can dramatically assist in reducing the number of injuries and deaths resulting from red light cameras; and WHEREAS the installation of red light cameras at dangerous intersections has proven to be successful in Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore and the U.K.; and WHEREAS there is a shortage of Police Officers; and WHEREAS the collisions at these intersections are resulting in serious injury to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists; and

7 Meeting 1998/14-7- WHEREAS the Provincial Government has endorsed the use of a similar camera system to collect tolls on Highway 407; and WHEREAS mayors and concerned citizens across Ontario have been seeking permission to utilize red light cameras; WE, the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury petition the Legislature of Ontario as follows: 'That the Government of Ontario support the installation of red light cameras at high collision intersections to monitor and prosecute motorists who run red lights'." 1.b) Mike Colle, M.P.P., Oakwood Red Light Cameras "That the correspondence from Mike Colle, M.P.P. regarding red light cameras be received and direction follow by separate resolution." "That the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury does support legislation to allow red light cameras." "That the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury does support the Province moving forward immediately on legislation to allow municipalities to install red light cameras." "That the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury would if needed, install red light cameras if the Province passed the necessary legislation." 2. The Bradford & District Chamber of Commerce Inc. Appointment of Council representative to Chamber Moved by: P. Dykie "That the correspondence from Bruce Pitkin, President, Bradford & District Chamber of Commerce Inc. dated May 8th, 1998 be received, and that Councillor Bonany be appointed as the Council representative to the Chamber."

8 Meeting 1998/ The Smile Trust/National Kid's Day Request for Proclamation "That the correspondence from The Smile Trust/National Kid's Day be received, and that Council proclaim June 6th, 1998 as 'National Kids' Day' in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury. " (I) MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS "WHEREAS on November 12, 1996 Council passed resolution to appoint an Ad-Hoc Seniors Meeting Place Committee whose mandate was to investigate the practicality of a Seniors Meeting Place in Bradford West Gwillimbury; AND WHEREAS the Town has acquired the Danube Seniors Leisure Centre; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the November 12, 1996 Council resolution be rescinded. " DEFERRED. (m) INFORMATION AGENDA No discussion. (n) REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES (only applicable at the first Council Meeting of each month) Mayor Jonkman reported that the County of Simcoe voted today to dispose of the five rescue unit vehicles held under County jurisdiction. Deputy Mayor Brown reported on the ongoing issue of water supply to the Honda plant in Alliston and the opposition by the northern municipalities of Tay and Oro-Medonte. Councillor Bonany announced the release of the three new issue papers regarding the Official Plan; being Numbers #4 - Land Use Definitions, #11 - Human Services and #12 - Economic Development. Councillor Bonany reported that the Official Plan is close to being on revised schedule. (0) IN-CAMERA None.

9 Meeting 1998/14 9 (p) ADJOURNMENT Moved by: P. Dykie "That this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 8:15 p.m." CONFIRMED IN OPEN SESSION THIS 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 1998.