CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY Meeting 1995/36 MINUTES October 23, 1995 Present: . Mayor Jonkman Deputy Mayor Brown Councillor Dykie Councillor Gabriel Councillor Gorzo Councillor Lamb (at 9:20 p.m.) Councillor Roughley Councillor Simpson Councillor Vanderpost Staff: Juanita Dempster-Evans, Clerk-Administrator Jill Marcovecchio, Deputy Clerk Kelly Cerswell, Treasurer (at 9:30 p.m.) Others: Joe Tascona, MPP Paul Franks Hugh Douglas, Canadian Racing Pigeon Union Inc. Joseph Hart Brian Cappe, Enershare Technology Corporation Paul Wright Ralf and Angela Ramthun Steve and Maria Mackovic Emil Maslak . Andy Van Dyke Miriam King, Bradford West Gwillimbury Times Dick Illingworth (a) OPENING 36-001 Moved by: P. Dykie Seconded by: J. Gorzo "That this regular meeting of Council come to order at 7:00 p.m." CARRIED. (b) OPEN FORUM Paul Wright addressed Council regarding market value reassessment. Mr. Wright provided a sample tax bill for a property in the Town of Gravenhurst and phase in of market value reassessment. Mr. Wright explained a resolution passed by Gravenhurst Town Council to request a comprehensive review of the property tax system, and the establishment of a . uniform system of property taxation in Ontario, and that Muskoka not be required to undergo another reassessment at full market value. Ralf Ramthun, Quaint House Restaurant addressed Council regarding the deficiencies reported by the Town Engineer and the securities for the works for the Site Plan for property on the north side of Highway #88 described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 7. (c) DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Meeting 1995/36 - 2- October 23, 1995 (d) MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 36-002 Moved by: J. Gorzo Seconded by: P. Dykie "That the minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on October 10, 1995 be adopted as printed." CARRIED. (e) DEPUTATIONS & PETITIONS ·1. Hugh Douglas, Vice President Canadian RaCing Pigeon· Union Incorporated Re: By-law 94-035 A By-law to regulate and prohibit the keeping of certain animals Hugh Douglas, Vice President, Canadian Racing Pigeon Union Incorporated addressed Council on behalf of Joseph Hart regarding Animal Control By-law 94-035 and the regulation for the keeping of registered racing pigeons. Mr. Douglas explained the rules and regulations of the Union, and that the members are to comply with municipal by-laws for the control of registered racing pigeons. Mr. Douglas raised the by-law regulation for when registered racing pigeons are permitted, and that this not infringe on the Human Rights Code. He asked that the Union work with the Town as to any by-law amendments. Joseph Hart addressed Council regarding the history of racing pigeons. He explained the control of pigeons for registered racing pigeons versus nuisance pigeons. A member of the Canadian Racing Pigeon Union Incorporated addressed Council regarding pigeon complaints, and the control of racing pigeons being separate from nuisance pigeons. The member explained the Charter of the Union, and control measures for racing pigeons. The member indicated that Mr. Hart is not permitted to keep registered racing pigeons under By-law 94-035 having regard to the clause for the 1988 By-law of the former Town of Bradford, and that this ·is discriminatory in terms of who can keep this type of pigeon. 36-003 Moved by: R. Simpson Seconded by: J. Gorzo "That the correspondence from the Canadian Racing Pigeon Union Incorporated dated September 12, 1995 regarding Joseph Hart and By-law 94-035 be received." CARRIED. 2. Joe Tascona, M.P.~. Joe Tascona, MPP appeared before Council regarding the status of various Bills in the provincial legislature. 36-004 Moved by: J. Gorzo Seconded by: P. Dykie "That the information presented by Joe Tascona, MPP be received." CARRIED. Meeting 1'995/36 -3- Octob$r 23, 1995 3. Brian Cappe, President and CEO Enershare Energy Conservation Program Enershare Technology Corporation Brian Cappe, President and CEO, Enershare Technology Corporation made a presentation on the Enershare Energy Conservation Program. 36-005 Moved by: R. Simpson Seconded by: J. Gorzo "That Council receive the information presented by Brian Cappe of Enershare Energy Conservation Program." CARRIED. (f) BILLS & ACCOUNTS 1. Ainley & Associates Limited Re: Sanitary Sewer Optimization Study Invoice No. 2 36-006 Moved by: J. Gorzo Seconded by: P. Dykie "That Council approve payment of Invoice No.2 to Ainley & Associates Limited in the amount of $17,205.94 for services rendered for the Sanitary Sewer Optimization Study." CARRIED. (9) REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS 1. Report of Superintendent of Facilities Re: Request for Pre-Approved 1996 Capital Expenditure Ice Resurfacer for New Arena 36-007 Moved by: R. Simpson Seconded by: J. Gorzo "That the report of the Superintendent of Facilities dated October 6, 1995 regarding a request for pre-approved 1996 Capital Expenditure for one Ice Resurfacer for New Arena be received, and the recommendation contained therein be approved." CARRIED. 2. Report of Treasurer Re: Development Charge Sewage Component - Amendment for Increase 36-008 Moved by: R. Simpson Seconded by: G. Lamb "That the report of the Treasurer dated October 20, 1995 regarding preparation of a Review of Sewer Rates and the Sewer Component of Development Charge related to the Expansion of the Water Pollution Control Facility and the recommendation therein be approved." CARRIED. Meeting 1995/36 -4- October 23, 1995 3. Reports of Deputy Clerk (a) Traffic Concerns 11th Line Highway #11 west to the 10th Sideroad Former Township of West Gwillimbury 36-009 Moved by: J. Gorzo Seconded by: R. Simpson "That the petition and supporting documentation regarding traffic concerns on the 11 th Line from Highway #11 west to the ·1 oth Sideroad be received, and dealt with as follows: 1) a speed limit of 60 km. per hour be approved, and 2) heavy ~rucks not be restricted." DEFEATED. (b) Speed Limits By-law 95-066 The report was deferred for the next meeting of Council for further clarification. 4. Report of Clerk-Administrator Re: Need to Acquire Photocopier for Administration Building and Enter into a Lease Agreement The report was deferred for the next meeting of Council for further information. (h) ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 36-010 Moved by: B. Brown Seconded by: D. Roughley "That Council adopt Committee Recommendations C14-001 to C·14-011 inclusively, save and except C14-004." CARRIED. 36-011 Moved by: G. Lamb Seconded by: R. Simpson "That the main motion be amended to reduce six months to 90 days (C14-004)." CARRIED. 36-012 Moved by: B. Brown Seconded by: D. Roughley "That Committee recommend to Council that C14-004 be adopted as amended." CARRIED. Meeting 1995/36 -5- October 23, 1995 (i) BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW 95-066 Being a By~law of the Corporation of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury to regulate the rate of speed for motor vehicles within the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury The by-law was deferred for the next meeting of Council for enactment. 0) CORRESPONDENCE 1. The Royal Canadian Legion Re: Remembrance Day Service 36-013 Moved by: D. Roughley Seconded by: B. Brown "That the correspondence from The Royal Canadian Legion inviting Council to the annual Remembrance Day Service on Saturday, November 11 th be received and that Mayor Jonkman represent the Town at the Service." CARRIED. 2. Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services Re: Ontario Crime Prevention Week November 5 - 11, 1995 36-014 Moved by: B. Brown Seconded by: D. Roughley "That the correspondence from the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services be received, and that Council proclaim November 5 - 11, 1995 as "Ontario Crime Prevention Week" in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury." CARRIED. 3. Canada Safety Council Re: National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Campaign November 1995 36-015 Moved by: D. Roughley Seconded by: B. Brown "That the Winter 1995 PREVACTION Newsletter be received, and that Council proclaim November 1995 as "National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Campaign" month in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury." CARRIED. Meeting 1995/36 - 6- October 23, 1995 4. Recycling Council of Ontari.o Re: Waste Reduction Week '95 November 6 - 12, 1995 36-016 Moved by: D. Roughley Seconded by: B. Brown "That the correspondence from the Recycling Council of Ontario dated March 30, 1995 be received, and that Council declare the week of November 6 - 12, 1995 as "Waste Reduction Week" in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury." CARRIED. 5. Canada Remembers Re: Veterans Week November 4 - 12, 1995 36-017 Moved by: B. Brown <- Seconded by: D. Roughley "That the information from Canada Remembers dated September 21, 1995 be received, and that Council declare the week of November 4 - 12, 1995 as "Veterans Week" in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury." CARRIED. (k) MOTIONS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS (I) REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES (Only applicable at the last Council Meeting of each month) Councillor Roughley provided an update on matters related to Infrastructure, HEART meeting, and soil testing for the Sewage Treatment Plant expansion. Deputy Mayor Brown advised that County Council would be meeting next week. He reported that market value assessment would be considered in 1996. Councillor Simpson reported on the bus tour for Nottawasaga. Councillor Simpson also gave an update on the Arena project for the hydro line and steel structure. Planning Chairman Dykie provided an update on a public meeting to be scheduled for the Longview Loop Subdivision providing for 131 units. Councillor Vanderpost advised of the appointment of Gayle Wood as Chief Administrative Officer for the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and that she has met with Town staff. Courtcillor Vanderpost reported on a Scanlon Creek Workshop, and awards to be presented and made a request for nominations for the agriculture area.