CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY MINUTES

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1 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY Meeting 1998/26 MINUTES September 8, 1998 Members Present: Mayor Frank Jonkman Deputy Mayor Bud Brown Councillor Brian Bonany Councillor Peter Dykie Councillor John Gorzo Councillor Gary Lamb Councillor Ron Simpson (arrived at approx. 7:15 p.m.) Councillor Marty Toombs Councillor Sharon Villani Staff Present: Others Present: Bruce Davis, Chief of Police Juanita Dempster-Evans, Clerk-Administrator Barbara Gray, General Manager, PUC Eric Hodgins, Town Planner Patricia Nash, Deputy Clerk Susan Turnbull, Deputy Treasurer Miriam King, BWG Times Mikki Nanowski Sue Budvet Jim Craig George Riffert and others. (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." (e) OPEN FORUM None. (d) DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Mayor Jonkman reminded the Members of Council of the Conflict of Interest legislation and requirements thereunder. No declarations of Conflict of Interest were disclosed.

2 Meeting 1998/26-2- September 8, 1998 (e) MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING "That the minutes of the regular and special meetings of Council held on August 25, 1998 be adopted as printed." (f) DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS None. (g) BILLS AND ACCOUNTS Mayor Jonkman requested consideration by Council that Correspondence Item 22-1 be dealt with at this time, due to a request by Mrs. Nanowski. 1. HEART Committee Heritage Lights Seconded by: G. Lamb "That the correspondence from the Chair and Vice-Chair of HEART regarding Heritage Lights be received, and that Council authorize the purchase of Heritage Lights." 2. Raymond, Walton, Hunter Invoice No Official Plan Moved by: S. Villani Seconded by: M. Toombs "That Council authorize payment of Raymond, Walton, Hunter Invoice No in the amount of $1, regarding the Official Plan." 3. Ainley & Associates Limited Progress Payment No.1 County Road 4 - Concession Road 8 Intersection Improvements Moved by: S. Villani 'That Council accept. the recommendation of Ainley & Associates Limited dated September 1, 1998 and authorize Progress Payment No. 1 in the amount of $79, be paid to Winstar Construction Corp. regarding County Road 4 - Concession Road 8 Intersection I mprovementsltraffic Signals."

3 Meeting 1998/26-3- September 8, 1998 (h) REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS 1. Report of General Manager, P.U.C. Purchase of a 44kv Line from Ontario Hydro Seconded by: G. Lamb 'That the report of the General Manager, P.U.C. dated September 3,1998 regarding 'Purchase of a 44kv Line from Ontario Hydro' be received, and that Council approve the purchase of the line and approval be given to proceed to draft a by-law for a purchase and sale agreement." 2. Report of Deputy-Treasurer Assessment Review Officer Moved by: M. Toombs Seconded by: S. Villani "That the report of the Deputy-Treasurer dated September 1, 1998 regarding 'Assessment Review Officer' be received for information." 3. Report of Chief Davis Special Circumstances Fund - Application Form South Simcoe Police Service Start-up Costs Moved by: S. Villani "That the report of Chief Davis dated August 27, 1998 regarding 'Special Circumstances Fund - Application Form - South Simcoe Police Service Start-up Costs be received, and that the Council for the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury requests that the Provincial Government provide funding through the Special Circumstances Fund for the start-up costs incurred by the South Simcoe Police Service in effective their amalgamation." Moved by: S. Villani Seconded by: M. Toombs "That in the event the Town of Innisfil and the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury are successful in receiving funding for the above, that the said funding be held in Reserve established by the Town Treasurer, with the said Reserve to be used to offset future Police Service Board Operating Budgets."

4 Meeting 1998/26-4- September 8, Report of Director of Building/By-law Enforcement and Drainage Draft Property Standards By-law and Draft By-law to Appoint Property Standards Committee Seconded by: S. Villani "That the report of the Director of Building, By-law Enforcement and Drainage dated September 3, 1998 regarding 'Draft Property Standards By-law and Draft By-law to appoint Property Standards Committee' be received." 5. Reports of Town Planner a) Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Owner: Mod-Aire Homes Limited W/S Roughley Street Lot 123, Plan 51M-610 Former Town of Bradford Planning Department File: Z "That the report of the Town Planner dated September 8, 1998 on the Zoning By-law amendment application filed by Mod-Aire Homes Limited for Lot 123, Plan 51M-610 be received and the recommendation contained therein to rezone the property and prepare the necessary by-law for presentation to Council be approved." b) Letter of Credit - Site Plan Control Owner: Ontario Ltd. (Natale) Country Style Donuts 396 Holland Street West Former Town of Bradford Planning Department File: SP "That the report of the Town Planner dated September 8, 1998 on the Letter of Credit for the Site Plan Agreement with Ontario Ltd. be received and the recommendation contained therein to reduce the security from $71,500 to $3,000 be approved."

5 Meeting 1998/26-5- September 8, 1998 c) Application for Site Plan Amendment Owner: Reagens Comiel Canada Ltd. 10 Reagens Industrial Court Part of Lot 11, Concession 7 Former Township of West Gwillimbury Planning Department File: SP 'That the report of the Town Planner dated September 8, 1998 on the Site Plan Amendment application filed by Reagens Comiel Canada Ltd. for the lands municipally known as 10 Reagens Industrial Court, former Township of West GWillimbury, be received and the recommendation contained therein to grant conditional site plan approval be approved." 6. Report of Councillor Bonany Report on Intergovernmental Strategy Meeting Bradford to Barrie Rail Preservation "That the report on Intergovernmental Strategy Meeting - Bradford to Barrie Rail Preservation' by Councillor Bonany dated September 3, 1998 be received." 7. Report of Deputy Clerk By-law Amendment Restricted Vehicle Weight By-law "That the report of the Deputy Clerk dated September 3rd, 1998 regarding the necessary amendment to By-law (Restricted Vehicle Weight By-law) be received and the recommendation contained therein approved." 8. Reports of Clerk-Administrator a) Bertrand Faure Permit Fees "That the September 3, 1998 report of the Clerk-Administrator regarding 'Bertrand Faure - Permit Fees' be received and the recommendation contained therein be approved."

6 Meeting 1998/26-6- September 8, 1998 b) Ventra Group Inc. Possible Land Sale Middletown Business Park "That the September 4, 1998 report of the Clerk-Administrator regarding 'Ventura Group Inc., - Possible Land Sale, Middletown Business Park' be received and that direction follow by separate resolution." Re: Ventra Group Inc. "That the request of Ventra Group Inc. to name the north/south road in the Middletown Business Park after their parent company be denied." c) Request for Part Lot Control Release Lots 111,112,114,115,116 and 117, Plan 51M-610 Wilbak Homes Inc "That the September 4, 1998 report of the Clerk-Administrator regarding a Request for Part Lot Control Release for Lots 111,112,114,115,116 and 117, Plan 51M-610 be received, and that a Part Lot Control Release By-law be prepared for approval." Ventra Group Inc., Possible Land Sale, Middletown Business Park - continued Moved by: S. Villani "That the Ventra Group Inc. Agreement of Purchase & Sale be approved subject to satisfying the concerns of the Town Engineer, Fire Chief and Town Solicitor, and that these concerns be addressed before any Agreements are executed." (i) ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS None.

7 Meeting 1998/26-7- September 8, 1998 (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 "That Council waive the formal reading of By-law " 2. BY-LAW Being a By-law to amend By-law 2263 (the Zoning By-law of the former Town of Bradford), as amended, to rezone the lands municipally known as 37 and 39 Roughley Street, being Lot 123, Plan 51M "That Council waive the formal reading of By-law " Seconded by: G. Lamb "That By-law , being a By-law to amend By-law 2263 (the Zoning By-law of the former Town of Bradford), as amended, to rezone the lands municipally known as 37 and 39 Roughley Street, being Lot 123, Plan 51M-610 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 8th day of September, 1998." 3. BY-LAW Being a By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury to amend By-law ; Restricted Vehicle Weight By-law "That Council waive the formal reading of By-law " Seconded by: J. Gorzo "That By-law , being a By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury to amend By-law ; Restricted Vehicle Weight By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 8th day of September, 1998."

8 .. 1:.. Meeting 1998/26-8- September 8, BY-LAW Being a By-law to enter into a Collective Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 7923, for the Public Works "That Council waive the formal reading of By-law " 5. BY-LAW Being a By-law to remove Lots 111,112,114,115,116 and 117, Plan 51M-610 from the Part Lot Control Provisions of the Planning Act "That Council waive the formal reading of By-law "That By-law , being a By-law to remove Lots 111, 112, 114, 115, 116 and 117, Plan 51M-610 from the Part Lot Control Provisions of the Planning Act be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 8th day of September, 1998." (~ CORRESPONDENCE 1. Rick Bartolucci, M.P.P. Sudbury Seconded by: R. Simpson "Whereas a tractor-trailer truck carrying a variety of explosives was involved in a single vehicle accident on Highway 17 West, near Sudbury, causing an explosion which destroyed a 100 foot section of the highway and created a crater 15 feet deep; Whereas a shock wave, resulting from the explosion broke doors, windows, frames and soffits on houses, causing significant personal and property damage; Whereas the residents of Ontario have the right to know what emergency plans are in place when dangerous cargo is being transported on our highways; Whereas the residents of Ontario have a right to know what protections are in place for residents who live in close proximity to vehicles carrying destructive materials; Whereas the residents of Ontario have the right to know what restrictions and precautions the Ministry of Transportation places on companies who haul dangerous cargo; Therefore be it resolved that the Ontario Legislature demand that the Mike Harris Government call a public inquiry irito this accident in order to make recommendations that will ensure this type of horrific accident does not happen again and to answer the many questions people of Northern Ontario have."

9 Meeting 1998/26-9- September 8, Francie Smith Seconded by: R. Simpson, "That the correspondence from Francie Smith dated August 24, 1998 be received and that the Town Treasurer correspond or arrange a meeting with Francie Smith to explain the Legislation we are mandated to operate under and to explain the Tax Ratios." 3. The City of Barrie - PRESS RELEASE 'City of Barrie Urges Federal Government to Act to Protect the Barrie - Toronto Rail Corridor' Seconded by: R. Simpson "That the City of Barrie Press Release dated September 2, 1998 entitled 'City of Barrie Urges Federal Government to Act to Protect the Barrie - Toronto Rail Corridor' be received." (I) MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS "That the Town Engineer and Town Staff investigate the possibility of a large force main which could serve development west of Melbourne Drive in Bradford West Gwillimbury to service industry, resident, commercial, approximately 1,700 acres, future growth." (m) INFORMATION AGENDA No discussion. (n) REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES (only applicable at the first Council Meeting of each month) (0) IN-CAMERA , Moved by: P. Oykie Seconded by: G. Lamb "That this regular meeting of Council go In-Camera at 8:35 p.m., to discuss Legal and Personnel matters." Mayor Jonkman explained that the next portion of the meeting was closed to the public in order to consider Legal and Personnel matters, pursuant to clause 55(5) of the Municipal Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario 1990, as amended, Chapter M.45.

10 Meeting 1998/ September 8, Seconded by: J. Gorzo "That we rise from In-Camera at 9:10 p.m., and report progress." Seconded by: J. Gorzo "That By-law , being a By-law to enter into a Collective Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 7923, for the Public Works be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 8th day of September, 1998." Seconded by: J. Gorzo "That the September 2, 1998 in-camera report of the Clerk-Administrator regarding 'Public Works - Ratification of Collective Agreement' be received and that the necessary By-law be enacted to execute the Agreement." Seconded by: J. Gorzo "That the August 17, 1998 report of the Clerk-Administrator regarding 'Senior Engineering Technician, Conditions of Hire' be received and the recommendation contained therein be approved." Enactment of By-law was withdrawn pending further consultations/negotiations. (p) ADJOURNMENT Seconded by: G. Lamb "Th at this regular meeting of Council adjourn at 9:40 p.m." CONFIRMED IN OPEN SESSION THIS 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER, ita Dempster-Evans, Clerk-Administrator Frank Jonkman, Mayor