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BURWELL
VILLAGE
Council Minutes
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3RD REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL 12 JANUARY 1981
MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of Council held in the municipal office, Port Burwell,
on Monday 12 January, 1981 at 7:30 PM:
PRESENT: Ron Bradfield — Reeve
Harry Alward — Councillor
Jack Smyth — Councillor
Gord Loucks — Councillor
Ken Matthews — Councillor
R. LaCroix — Clerk
VISITORS: Tony Lama, village resident
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT minutes of the regular meeting held 8 December 80 be adopted as read. Carried.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
a. Ken Smith, re fencing of swimming pool. Clerk to forward registered letter
advising Mr. Smith to erect fence immediately.
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS
a. Tony Lama, re mobile home development. Mr. Lama made representation to council
for permission to establish a mobile home park on his property within the village,
lying east of Elizabeth Street and South of County Road No. 42. Details of the
plans to date:
— 13 lots for mobile homes
— minimum lot size is 66' x 100'
— homes to be used year round
— homes will be serviced with hydro and water
— will provide adequate sewage system
— prepared to provide drainage
The East Elgin Official Plan was amended in 1977 to permit the above activities.
The project will be discussed with Consulting Engineers to be included as a
special use in the R-1 zone of the proposed zoning by law. An agreement will
have to be prepared between the Village and Mr. Lama to ensure the Village will
not be responsible for any water service, etc., should the project commence and
then be abandoned.
4. READING / CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS
a. Salvation Army, re request for grant. Filed.
b. Min. of Int. Affairs, re Bill 197 — Municipal Boundary and Boundary related issues.
Referred to Councillor Matthews.
c. (1) Min. of Env., re Secondary Service water rate increase. New rate will be
increased to 188.440 per 1000 gallons. Village rates will not increase at this time.
(2) Cottage water rates, re complaints received. Council acknowledged, no action
taken.
d. Sterling Fuels, re product No. 4 price increase to 17.890 per litre. Council
acknowledged.
e. Canine Control, re rate increase. Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT the Council accepts an increase in charges for canine control from $12.00
to $14.00 per hour for 1981. Carried.
f. P.U.C., re remuneration to members. Moved K. Matthews, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Port Burwell has no objections
to the P.U.C. increasing its' remuneration effective 1 Dec 80 as follows:
Chairman: $35.00 per meeting (formerly $25)
Commissioner: $30.00 per meeting (formerly $21). Carried.
g. Law Society of Upper Canada, re seminar. Filed.
11111 h. Township of North Burgess, re endorsement of resolution.
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded J. Smyth:
THAT this Council endorse the resolution of the Township of North Burgess passed
1 Dec 80, re the amendment of the existing legislation which gives the right
to run for office in municipal elections to non—resident landowners. Carried.
i. Town of Dunnville, re endorsement of resolution. Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT this Council endorse the resolution of the Town of Dunnville passed 23
Dec 80, re the establishment of a Liquid Waste Disposal Site and Treatment Plant
in the former Township of South Cayuga, in the Town of Haldimand, in the Regional
Municipality of Haldimand—Norfolk. Carried.
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4. READING I CONSIDERING COMMJNICATIONS (cont'd)
i. Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk, re endorsement of resolution.
. Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT this Council endorse the resolution of the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-
Norfolk passed 27 Nov 80, re the establishment of a Permanent Liquid Industrial
Waste Treatment facility in the former Township of South Cayuga, in the Town of
Haldimand, in the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk. Carried.
K. Giffels Associates Ltd., re Pitt, Street Gully. Clerk read letter addressed
to H. Greenly (file 6600-3). Council deferred decision to reconstruct drain.
Clerk requested to negotiate sale to Village of lot adjacent to gully owned by
Mr. Ralph Cowan.
1. Correspondence, re sewer programme. Letters (file: 2100-3aa) read to Council„
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth:
THAT voucher 2-81 is hereby approved for payment as follows: General Acc. $52,396.60
Payroll Acc. $ 3,262.49
Carried. Total $55,659.09
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Finance (R. Bradfield). Reports supplied to Council:
- supplementary taxes for 1980
- Statement of remuneration paid to Council during 1980
- taxes and frontage and connection collections summary
b. Licenses, BuilOing and Health (K. Matthews)
- two building permits received, total value $6,900.00
c. Roads (J. Smyth)
- snow plowing is under way
- Roads Dept. is maintaining entrance to I. Travis property
- snow removal from sidewalks to be commenced soon.
d. Fire and Police (K. Matthews)
- Fire Dept. has accpeted three additional firemen: Ken Roesch, John Matthews,
and John Stephenson.
e. Personnel and Property (G. Loucks)
- Recommendations provided to council. Recommendations adopted into by law 358.
f. Parks and Recreation
- presentation will be made to Fred Waldeck at Inaugural dinner
- Board considering agreement with Big A Amusements, re 1981 Carnival rides.
g. Development (H. Alward)
- letter dated 16 Dec 80 addressed to Reeve Bradfield read to council (file 68C-0:
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Bank of Commerce, re sale of present property. Letter received 10 Dec 80, re
village interest in property (file 1100-11).
b. Zoning amendments:
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded G. Loucks:
THAT the Council adopts the following requests for inclusion in the final draft
of the Zoning by law for the Village of Port Burwell:
a. Request to permit permanent dwellings in the P-1 (Special Park) Zone by
property owners in the Libbye Avenue and Faye Street area.
b. Request to include motels .and restaurants as permitted uses in the harbour
commercial (C3) zone.
c. Request that four-plex apartment buildings be permitted on lots with full
municipal services. This request to be incorporated in the R1 zone.
d. Request to zone large house at corner of Erieus and Victoria Streets (Doctor's
office) as C2 - local commercial.
e. Request to change zoning schedule, including the elimination of the subdivision
configuration in Iroquois Beach Park; inclusion of two lots at the northwest
corner of Wellington and Chatham Streets in the P zone; inclusion of Frank
Stephensen's home in the R1 zone and ap -bpriate modifications of the hazard
zone as per K. Matthews suggestions; inclusion of a lot on Erieus Street used for
truck storage in the C2 - local commercial zone; and modifications to the north-
west of Dean's Island to include the addition of approximately 12 acres to the
Industrial (M) zone along County Road No. 42.
f. Request by Small Craft Harbours for Federally owned harbour property lying to the
east of Chatham Street to be zoned C3 in order to accomodate its present
use and any future possible use for commercial, harbour - oriented purposes.
g. Request far provisions to enable establishment of mobile home park in R1 zone
lying east of Elizabeth Street and South of County Rd. No. 42, owned by T. Lama.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
a. I.E.S. Business Products, re Canon 200.
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT the Reeve and Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into warranty program between
the Village of Port Burwell and I.E.S. Business Products for a Canon 200 copier
(Serial No. B0431106). Carried.
b. Small Craft Harbours, re sand accumulation on west side of harbour. Council
authorized to remove sand pursua;it to clauses 24 and 19 of the lease.
c. M.T.C., re petition for subsidy. Moved H. Alward, Seconded J. Smyth:
THAT the Reeve and Clerk are hereby authorized to petition for subsidy to the
Ministry of Transportation and Communications for the council term ending 30 Nov. 82.
Carried.
d. Conservation Authority, re appointment of Mr. Jesse Dennis.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Port Burwell has no objection
to the appointment of Mr. Jesse Dennis as area representative to the Long Point
Region Conservation Authority. Carried.
e. M.T.C., re request to plow connecting link.
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Port Burwell requests the
MTC to plow the connecting link within the Village _of Port Burwell° Carried.
f. Min. of Housing, re Housing Statement. Council advised of status of Statement.
g. Review of Security Bond on employees.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT Whereas Section 233(3) of the Municipal Act requires council to review its
arrangements for security bonds of its staff members prior to 15 February of each
year; and
Whereas the present security bond value is set at $10,000; and
Whereas the Council feels the present coverage value is sufficient;
Be it resolved that the security bond value remain at $10,000 providing coverage
to all municipal employees and to Council. Carried.
9. BY LAWS
a. 122, MOE agreement with Village, re MTC road reconstruction:
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth: THAT by law 355 be read a first time. Read
and carried.
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded G. Loucks: THAT by law 355 be read a second time. Reading
dispensed with and carried.
Moved H. Alward, Seconded K. Matthews: THAT by law 355 be read a third time.
Reading dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
b. , appoint Boards,Committees, and Representatives:
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth: ThAT by law 357 be read a first time. Read
and carried.
Moved H. Alward, Seconded K. Matthews: THAT by law 357 be read a second time.
Reading dispensed with and carried.
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded J. Smyth: THAT by law 357 be read a third time. Reading
dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
c. Al, establish rates of pay;
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward; THAT by law 358 be read a first time. Read and
carried.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews: THAT by law 358 be read a second time.
Reading dispensed with and carried.
Moved H. Alward, Seconded G. Loucks: THAT by law 358 be read a third time. Reading
dispnesed with and finally passed and carried.
d. 359, agreement with Small Craft Harbours, deferred to lawyers.
e. 360, agreement with Underwater Gas, deferred to lawyers.
10. NEXT MEETING — 9 February, 1981
11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
111 a. Discharging of pellet guns within village. Council acknowledged.
b. Water Service to Libbye Ave., and Faye Street, re estimates received. Advise
residents.
c. Dredging, deferred for further consideration.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded G. Loucks
THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting unless
a special meeting is called. Carried.
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THERE being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12115 AM. A
R.G. LaCroix � APPROVED: Neer-D " Ree
Clerk Village of Port Burwe .
4TH SPECIAL MEETING 2 FEBRUARY, 1981
MINUTES of a special meeting of council held in the municipal office, Port
Burwell, on Monday 2 February, 1981 at 7:30 PM:
PRESENT: Ron Bradfield - Reeve
Jack Smyth - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Gord Loucks - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
R. LaCroix - Clerk
11110 1. BY LAWS
a. 222 - Agreement with Small Craft Harbours.
Moved J. .Smyth, Seconded H. AlwardT)THAT By Law 359 be read a first
time. Read and Carried.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth; THAT By Law 359 be read a second
time. Reading dispensed With and carried.
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded G. Loucks; THAT By Law 359 be read a third
time. Reading dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
b. - Agreement with Underwater Dias Developers.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth; THAT By Law 360 be read a first
time. Read and carried.
Moved H. Alward, Seconded K. Matthews; THAT By Law 360 be read a second
time. Reading dispensed with and carried.
Moved J. Smyth, seconded H. Alward; THAT By Law 360 be read a third
time. Reading dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
2. 1981 ROADS SUBSIDY ALLOCATION
a. Council advised of 1981 subsidy in the amount of $27,900.
Subsidy down from 1980 by $8,600.
b. Council will start considering construction projects for 1981.
3. SEWAGE PROGRAMME
-�. Council advised of problems Ministry of Government Services is having
in getting Land Transfer from Ministry of Natural Resources for sewage
treatment plant.
b. Clerk to contact Giffels Associates to determine feasibility if plant
facilities were built on the East Side of Chatham Street. If feasible,
Clerk to contact Ministry of Environment and discuss new location and
contact Small Craft Harbours to determine possibility of constructing
on leased land.
4. WATER RATES
a. Letter from L.J. Ingolfsrud discussed (file 8300-2).
Council acknowledged, no action taken. Clerk will forward copy of
solicitors letter re council's legal authority.
5. R. COWAN. SALE OF PROPERTY
a. Council discussed Ralph Cowan's latest offer - $7,000 for property
and he will remove house. After discussion council decided to offer
Mr. Cowan $5,200 and he keeps house as well as village covering legal
fees and tax arrears on property.
6. WATER SERVICE
1/11 a. Council advised status of water extension to Libbey Avenue and Faye
Street. This matter deferred until grant applications are received
from Ministry of Environment for further consideration.
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7. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
a. Reeve - Bradfield:
- Forward letter to Natural Resource Gas re sand etc, left on side-
walk (Robinson Street) after repairs.
- Forward letter to Natural Resources Gas re that they consider replacing
their gas lines on Robinson Street when Road is being re-constructed.
- Attending R.O.M.A. conference and will not be in attendance at next
Regular Council Meeting.
- Talbot Trail officially coming through Port Burwell, could village
11111/ erect entrance signs?
Referred to Recreation Board.
b. Councillor - Alward:
- Forward letter to Mr. Art Fressey to take down remaining structure
of Church on Shakespeare Street.
s. ADJOURNMENT
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. 'Matthews.
THAT this Special.Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next Regular
Meeting unless a Special Meeting is called. Carried.
There being no further business this meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
R.G. LaCroix, APPROVED: Ron Bradfield
Clerk Reeve
Village of Port Burwell
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5TH RDGUTAR COUNCIL MEETING 9 FEBRUARY, 1981
MINUTES of a regular meeting of council held in the municipal office,Port Burwell,
at 7:30 PM on Monday 9 February, 1981:
PRESENT: Jack Smyth — Councillor (Acting Reeve)
Ken Matthews — Councillor
Gord Loucks — Councillor
Harry Alward — Councillor
R. LaCroix — Clerk
ABSENT Ron Bradfield — Reeve (attending R.O.M.A. conference)
111 Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT Jack Smyth be Acting Reeve for this Regular Meeting of Council. Carried.
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved H. Alward, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT minutes of the Regular "eeting held-12 January; 1981 and the Special
Meeting held 2 February, 1981 be adopted as read. Carried.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
a. Ken Smith, re pool fence. Clerk to contact and request erection of fence.
b. Ralph Cowan, re property sale. Further to Mr. Cowan's latest offer
($5,200 plus $1,200 moving charges) council remained firm at $5,200.
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETiTI0NS
4. READING/CONSIDERING COMMJNICATIONS
a. Regional Municipality of Hamilton—Wentworth, re endorsement of resolution:
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT this Council endorses the resolution of the Regional Municipality
of Hamilton—Wentworth passed 20 January, 1981 regarding the attacks on
the members of various Police Forces. Carried.
b. Ministry of the Environment, re Environment Assessment Workshops. Advise
six will attend.
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT voucher No. 3-81 be approved for payment as follows: General Accounts $7,494.61
Payroll Accounts $2,69.51
TOTAL $10,1 .51
Carried.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Finance (R. Bradfield) — next meeting
b. Licenses, Building and Health (K. Matthews)
— statements showing 1981 Business Licenses and 1980 Building and demolition
permits supplied to council.
c. Roads (J. Smyth) — no report
ill/ d. Fire and Police (K. Matthews)
Fire Dept.
— looking to purchase 16mm projector at a cost of $1,200.
Will be discussed with Recreation Board for half payment.
— having problems with fire truck, Chief Brooks looking to purchase new truck.
— six members taking St. John's First Aid Course.
e. Personnel and Property (G. Loucks) — no report
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f. Parks and Recreation (G. Loucks)
- minutes of meeting held 20 January, 1981 supplied to council.
g. Development (H. Alward)
- minutes of Harbour Committee meetings held 26 November, 1980 and 12
January, 1981 supplied to Council. From the minutes of 12 January, 1981
decision to prepare draft agreement with Underwater Gas was deferred.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Municipal Housing Statement; Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward:
111 THAT the firm Gibson/Bahrynowski and Associates Limited be engaged to prepare
a revised Housing Statement for the Village and to prepare an Assisted
Housing Survey:
THAT the above statement and survey be prepared subject to obtaining approval
for additional subsidy from the Ministry of Housing in the amount of $2,500.
THAT this Council invests the firm Gibson/Bahrynowski and Associates- limited
with the authority to proceed with negotiations with the Ministry of Housing
for additional subsidy.
Carried.
b. Proposed zoning by law. No objections to final amendments. Letter from
M. Brown discussed by council. Objections raised were deferred for
further consideration until final draft by law received.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Property Standard By Law, supplied to council for review. •
b. 1980 Court of Revision, deferred to next Regular Meeting.
c. Lower Tillsonburg Dam, supplied to council for review.
d. Ontario Municipal Board, re recent water rate amendment. File.
e. Ministry of Housing, re zoning workshop. To be held in conjunction
with March E.E.P.B. meeting.
f. Underwater Gas Developers, re sub lease west side of harbour. Enquire
to include wharfage fees in agreement.
g. P.U.C., re Street Light purchases. M. Chute recommends High Pressure
Sodium Street Lights. No objections, filed.
9. BY LAWS
By Laws 361, 362, and 363 submitted for council's review.
10. NEXT MEETING
Monday 9 March, 1981 unless special meeting called.
11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved H. Alward, Seconded K. Matthews
THAT this Regular Meeting be adjourned until the next Regular Meeting unless
a Special Meeting is called. Carried.
ill There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
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R.G. LaCroix, APPROVED: Ron Bradfi i.
Clerk REEVE
VILLAGE OF PORT BURWEIL
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6TH REGULAR MEETING ' - 9 MARCH, 1981
MINUTES of a regular meeting of council held in the municipal office, Port Burwell,
on Monday 9 Mar 81 at 7:30 PM:
PRESENT: RON BRADFIELD - Reeve
HARRY ALWARD - Councillor
JACK SMYTH - Councillor
KEN MATTHEWS - Councillor
GORD LOUCKS - Councillor
R. LACROIk - Clerk
VISITORS: David Ward, Lyle Willar: - Ministry of Natural Resources
Owen Dwyer - Ministry of Government Services
Bruce Cowan
Pam Neville
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews
THAT minutes of the regular meeting held 9 February, 1981 be adopted as read. Carried.
2. W SINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES - nil
3. j7EPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS
a. David Ward and Lyle Willard, Ministry of Natural Resources re Chatham Street
closure and location for treatment plant. This item deferred for consideration
when council, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Government Services and
County Roads Committee meet during County's annual Spring Road Tour.
b. Owen Dwyer, Ministry of Government Services re support for Chatham Street closure.
Mr. Dryer advised if council supports street closure that resolution include
provision that support is granted subject to the Ministry of Natural Resources
indicating where location of plant will be.
c. Bruce Cowan, re sale of property to village. Closing date as soon as deed is
prepared. Mr. Cowan to remove house prior to 1 June, 1981. Payment will be
50% at closing of deed and 50% 1 June, 1981.
d. Pam Neville, re 1981 Day Camp: Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth:
THAT the clerk is authorized to proceed with applications for youth employment
under the Summer Canada 1981 Student Employment Program and the Ministry of
Culture and Recreation Experience Program 0701. Carried.
4. READING/CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS
a. Y.M.C.A., 3 Mar"81, re request for donation. Deferred to 13 Apr 81. 1900-1
b. Moved K. Matthews, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT this council supports the recommendation of the Township of Malahide to
improve the ambulance service in East Elgin, by stationing an Ambulance in
the Aylmer area. Carried. 1900-i
c. Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT the Lang Point Region Conservation Authority 1981 levy assessment to
Port Burwell in the amount of $1,195 be adopted. Carried 1500-11
d. St. Thomas Sanitary, 13 Feb 81, advising collection price increase due to
the change in population and the C.P.I. 2800-1
e. Tillsonburg Chamber of Commerce, 6 Mar 81, advising second annual Rural
/Urban Night. Reserve tickets for four. 1900-1
f. Ontario Humane Society, 18 Feb 81: Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT this council endorses the recommendations of the Ontario Humane Society
and their objections to the proposed regulations governing wildlife in
captivity. Carried. 1900-1
g. .Ministry of Intergovernmental Aff., 9 Feb 81, advising no support to
restrict qualifications for municipal elected office to resident land
owners. File. 2200-1
1111/1h. Ministry of Intergovernmental Aff., 27 Jan 81, advising review of current
1.25% penalty rate applied to overdue taxes. File. 3400-1
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth:
THAT voucher 4-81 is hereby approved for payment as follows: General $22,440.69
Payroll 2 .20
Total 31, 9.
Carried.
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6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Finance - R. Bradfield
- statement of 1980 roads payroll allocations provided to council.
b. Licneses, Building and Health - K. Matthews
- one permit issued, value $4000
- Clerk to advise if permit required for swimming pools
c. Roads - J. Smyth
- grading being completed
- more gravel may be purchased
- two assistants hired for one week
- price quotes from Laemers Trucking received.
d. Fire and Police - K. Matthews
- one fire call, 8 Mar 81, chimney fire.
e. Personnel and Property - G. Loucks,
- Lot 15, Pitt St., leased to C.I.B.C. transferred back to village
- Cowan property will.be purchased by village
- plans for bank completed
f. Parks and Recreation - G. Loucks
- Clerk advised to send notices to members to attend next meeting, 17 Mar 81.
G. Development - H. Alward
- minutes of meeting held by harbour committee 4 Mar 81 provided to council
- next committee meeting 8 Apr 81.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT this council has no objection to the following members attending a
seminar for newly elected representatives to be held 20 and 21 March, 1981
at the Wheels Inn, Chatham Ontario: Jack Smyth •
Ron Bradfield Carried.
b. Ministry of Trans. and Comm., 2 Feb 81, r6 re road reconstruction advising
guarantee of funds. File.
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c. Municipal Housing Statement, Ministry of Housing advised village would not
receive additional funding. Deferred for further consideration.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT the program of proposed expenditures for highway improvements for the year
1981 be adopted as follows: construction $18,000
maintenance 3 .800 Note: Subsidy - $27,900
Total 55, 000 Carried.
b. O.P.P. re request for new floor. Deferred.
c. 1981 Budget, commence preparation in April.
d. Calling Cards, clerk to obtain estimates.
e. Harbour sand, advised companies are obtaining samples.
f. Planning Board, - remuneration to be paid by board.
- 1980 deficit $12,225
- village can expect increase in levy
- next meeting, 24 Mar 81, workshop on zoning
9. BY LAWS
a. No. 365 re 1980 Court of Revision:
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth: THAT By Law 365 be read a first time. Read
and carried.
Moved H. Award, Seconded G. Loucks: THAT By Law 365 be read a second time.
Reading dispensed with and carried.
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded J. Smyth: THAT By Law 365 be read a third time.
Reading dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
b. By laws 361,362,3b3 deferred.
10. NEXT MEETING - 23 March, 1981 •
11. OTHER ITE2MS FROM COUNCIL
a. H. Alward - flooding on his vacant lot since new drain instalPd by County. If
location of former drain can be found it will be repaired.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT this regular meeting of council be adjourned until the next regular meeting
unless a special meeting is called. Carried.
There being no further business from council this meeting was adjourned at 11:55 FM.
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R.G. LaCroix, APPROVED: Ron 'Bradfi 1
Clerk Reeve
Village of Port Burwell
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7TH SPECIAL MEETING 23 MARCH, 1981
MINUTES of a Special Meeting of Council held -in the municipal office, Port Burwell,
at 7:30 PM on Monday 23 March 81:
PRESENT: Ron Bradfield - Reeve
Jack Smyth - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Gord Loucks - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
R. LaCroix - Clerk
VISITORS: Minnie May Brown, Ralph Brown, Jack Robbins
1 PREVIOUS MINUTES - next regular meeting.
11111 PUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES - nil
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS - nil
4. READING / CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS
a. A.C.R.O., re Seminar/Workshop on Group Homes. Filed.
b. Ministry of Environment, re Environmental Assessment Workshop. Council acknowledged
and village representatives will attend. -
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS - next regular meeting.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES - next regular meeting.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Zoning By Law No. 364. After lengthly discussion this item was deferred until
6 April, 1981. Amendments discussed by council to be discussed at that time.
b. Long Point Conservation Authority, re Flood Plain and Land Use Policy. Deferred
to 6 April, 1981.
c. Lond Point Conservation Authority, re Lower Tillsonburg Feasibility Dam. Deferred
to 6 April, 1981.
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d. Bruce Cowan, re sale of property to village.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth: THAT by law 366 be read a first time. Read
and carried.
MOVED K. Matthews, Seconded J. Smyth: THAT by law 366 be read a second time.
Reading dispensed with and carried.
Moved H. Alward, Seconded K. Matthews: THAT by law 366 be read a third time.
Reading dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
e. Municipal Housing Statement, deferred for further consideration.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Maclaren Planning, re Provincial assistance available to help defray costs
associated with zoning by law objections. Council felt it was premature to
submit application for funds. Filed.
b. East Elgin Planning Board, re remuneration to members and 1981 levy estimates.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT this Council approves the estimates and apportionment of the East Elgin
Planning Board for the year 1981 in which the Village of Port Burwell has been
levied $1,935.89. Carried.
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT this Council approves the payment of members remuneration from the East
Elgin Planning Board's levy. Carried.
9. BY LAWS - nil
10. NEXT MEETING - 6 April, 1981 at 7:30 PM.
11 OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
ill/ a. Reeve Bradfield - sand samples requested by more companies. Reeve may be purchasing
containers to transport samples. No objections.
b. Councillor Alward - requested that Robinson Street sweeping start at Pitt Street
and go north to Erieus Street.
12. ADJOURNMENT •
Moved H. Alward, Seconded G. Loucks:
THAT this special meeting of council be adjourned until the next regular meeting unless
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There being no further business this meeting was rnU"l�` l Approved: 4744.W*
adjourned at 11:30 PM. Clerk Reeve
MINUTES of a special meeting of council held in the municipal office, Port Burwell, at
7:30 PM on Monday 6 April, 1981:
PRESENT: Ron Bradfield - Reeve
Harry Alward - Councillor
Jack Smyth - Councillor
Gold Loucks - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
R. LaCroix - Clerk
VISITORS: a number of village residents were in attendance.
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES - next regular meeting.
'. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES - nil.
,. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS - nil.
4. READING / CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS
a. Organization of Small Urban Municipalitie>, re 28th Annual Conference. Filed.
`,. PASSIM ACCOUNTS - next regular meeting.
<:. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES - next regular meeting.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Zoning By Law 364:
(i) Petition dated 24 March, 1981, received with 131 signatures. Petition called
for:
" the undersigned property owners of the village of Port Burwell hereby
notify their elected council that:
1. They do not want council to present a restricted area zoning by law
for the village of Port Burwell to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval.
2. They do not want council to implement the official plan of the East Elgin
Planning area.
3. They do want council to cancel implementation of the rlestricted area zoning
by law as prepared by Maclaren Engineers Planners & Scientists Incorporated.
After a lengthly discussion with those residents in attendance it was:
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT whereas the council of this municipality has received a petition signed
by approximately 160 village residents against the council proceeding with
zoning by law 364.
Therefore this council disband all efforts to continue with by law 364 and
its.' implementation. Carried.
(ii) Clerk to contact Ministry of Housing and enquire for directions to be taken
by council after above resolution was carried.
b. Long Point Conservation Authority, re Flood Plain and Land Use Policy. Deferred
until 13 April, 1981. Invite Bill Baskerville to next regular meeting.
Long Point Conservation Authority, re feasibility study - Lower Tillsonburg Dam.
Letter forwarded 2 April, 1981 approved by Council.
d. Municipal Housing statement. Filed.
8. NEW BUSINESS - next regular meeting.
9. BY LAWS - next regular meeting.
10. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
a. Councillor Alward. Clerk to forward letter to Tillsonburg and District Chamber
of Commerce, re support for sewage funding.
b. Reeve Bradfield. Clerk to try and set up meeting between John Wise, Paul Cosgrove
and village delegates, re funding of sewer project.
c. Councillor Matthews. Clerk to advise solicitor, re by law 347 ( swimming pool
fence ) and non-conformity of Mr. Ken Smith.
12. ADJOURNMENT
11/11 Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews
THAT this special meeting of council be adjourned until the next regular meeting unless
a special meeting is called. Carried.
There being no further business from council this meeting was adjourned at 10:15 PM.
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R.G. LaCroix, APPROVED: Ron Bradf eld,
Clerk Reeve
Village of Port Burwell
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'r9TH REGULAR MEETING 13 APRIL, 1981
' MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of council held in the municipal office, Port Burwell, on
Monday 13 April, 1981 at 7:30 PM: -
PRESENT: Ron Bradfield - Reeve
Jack Smyth - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
fiord Loucks - Councillor
R. LaCroix - Clerk
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward:
11111 THAT minutes of the Regular Meeting held 9 March, 1981 and Special Meetings held
23 March and 6 April, 1981 be adopted as read. Carried.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
a. K. Matthews, re status of day camp program. Advised applications still being
reviewed by authorities.
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS - nil
4. BEADING / CONSIDERING COM4UJNICATIONS
a. Elgin County Plowmen's Association, re request for grant. Deferred.
b. Moved G. Loucks, Seconded' H. Alward:
THAT the Village of Port Burwell approves the 1981 requisition to the Elgin County
Board of Education in the amount of $73,096.00 as follows:
Elementary school purposes $39,091
Secondary school purposes $34,005 Carried.
c. Ron McNeil, M.P.P. Elgin, 1 Apr 81, re sewage programme funding. Clerk to contact
Keith Norton, Minister of Environment, re problems with funding.
d. Moved H. Alward, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT this Council has no objection to Robert LaCroix, Clerk Treasurer, attending
the afternoon session of the 1981 A.M.T.C.O. Seminar and Workshop on 14 May 81
to be held in Toronto, Ontario. Carried.
e. Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth:
THAT this Council has no objection to Robert LaCroix., Clerk Treasurer, attending
. the 43rd Annual AMCTO Conference to be held in Toronto June 21st to 24th, 1981.
Carried.
f. Moved H. Alward, Seconded J. Smyth:
THAT this Council has no objection to Ken Kirkpatrick, Roads Foreman, attending the
"C.S. ANDERSON" Road School to be held in Guelph May 3rd to 6th, 1981. Carried.
g. Ontario Municipal Water Association, re 1981 Conference. Filed.
h. AMO, re application of Bell Canada for increase in rates. Filed.
i. Moved H. Alward, Seconded J. Smyth:
THAT the Council of the Village of Port Burwell endorses and supports the resolution
passed by the Township of West Nissouri on March 17th, 1981 regarding the expansion
and extension of Natural Gas transmission lines in order that rural and small urban
municipalities can be afforded to be connected to Canada's Natural Gas reserve.
Carried.
j. Town of Aylmer, 3 April, 1981, re support of resolution. Filed.
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT voucher No. 5-81 is hereby approved for payment as follows:
General Accounts $ 9,964.01
Payroll Accounts $ 2.
Total 13,53 .49
Items of conflict of interest declared: J. Smyth - items 24 and 27. Carried.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTFFS
a. Finance (R. Bradfield) - Village responsibility to repair guard rail by County
Bridge, clerk to enquire if repairs are 1CO% subsidizable to MTC. Deferred
until 11 May, 1981.
b. Licenses, Building and Health (K. Matthews) - Legal action continuing against Ken
Smith, re swimming pool fence.
c. Roads (J. Smyth) - Roads Foreman has put extensions or. low catch basins, will be
ordering six additional tops. .
- R. Bradfield will enquire to County, re work to be done on Erieus
Street from Church to Library.
- Oiling of streets deferred.
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1H REGULAR MEETING - 2 - 13 APRIL,1981
6. REPORTS (CONT'D)
d. Fire and Police (K.Matthews) - received application from G. Alward for volunteer
fireman.
- all firemen who took St. John's Ambulance course
had completed and passed.
e. Personnel and Property (G. Loucks) - Clerk to contact County, re ditches along
Bridge Street and Chatham Street being cleaned up.
f. Parks and Recreation (G. Loucks) -- next meeting 21 April 81, time changed to
6:30 pm to enable members opportunity to view east beach, re sand
deposits (revitilization).
41111 g. Development (H. Alward) - HarbourCommitteeminutes of 8 April, 1981 supplied to
Council. Next meeting 7 May, 1981 at 7!00 PM.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (ITEMS TABLED PREVIOUSLY)
a. Letter from Kilburn Limited, 9 Mar 81 re sewers, filed.
b. Y.M.C.A. of Elgin - St. Thomas, deferred from 9 Mar 81 re grant. Filed.
c. Maclaren Plansearch, deferred from 9 Mar 81, re assistance for zoning by law
objections. Filed.
d. Letter from Ministry of Natural Resources, 23 Mar 81, re sewage treatment plant,
supplied to council.
e. Letter from Ministry of Governor General, 24 Feb 81. Filed.
f. Long Point Conservation Authority, re Flood Plain and Land Use Policy. No objections.
g. Giffels Associates, 8 Apr 81, re sewage works plans. Council to review plans prior
to setting up meeting.
h. Property Standards By Law. Deferred.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Annual Garbage pick up. Non this year.
b. Long Point Conservation Authority, re 1981 budget, copies supplied to council.
c. Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT this Council agrees to the wharfage and berthage charges to Underwater Gas
Developers as follows: $12,000 for 1981 fees. $6,000 payable prior to 15 April 81,
and $6,000 payable on the 30th day of October, 1981. Carried.
9. BY LAWS
a. No. 361, re Interim Tax Billing
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward, that by law 361 be read a first time. Read and
Carried.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews, that by law 361 be read a second time. Reading
dispensed with and Carried.
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded J. Smyth, that by law 361 be read a third time. Reading
dispnesed with and finally passed and carried.
b. No. 362, re license and regulate dogs
Moved H. Alward, Seconded G. Loucks, that by law 162 be read a first time. Read and
carried.
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded K. Matthews,that by law 362 be read a second time. Reading
dispensed with and carried.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward, that by law 362 be read a third time. Reading
dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
c. No. 363, re conditions of work. Deferred to Personnel Committee.
d. No. 367, re amend previous by law 344.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth, that by law 367 be read a first time. Read and
carried. .
Moved H. Alward, Seconded K. Matthews, that by law 367 be read a second time. Reading
dispensed with and carried.
Moved.K. Matthews, Seconded J. Smyth , that by law 367 be read a third time. Reading
dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
e. No. 368, re agreement with Underwater Gas.
111 Moved H. Alward, Seconded K. Matthews, that by law 368 be read a first time. Read and
carried.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded J. Smyth, that by law 368 be read a second time. Reading
dispensed with and carried.
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded G. Loucks, that by law 368 be read a third time. Reading
dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
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10. NEXT MEETING - 11 May, 1981 at 7:30 PM.
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9TH REGULAR MEETING —3—
13 APRIL. 1981
11. OTHER ITEMS FROM CWNCIL
a. R. Bradfield - Caunty Road Tour held 13 April, 1981. Bob Moore, County Engineer,
will set up appointment with MNR, MGS, and Village, re Chatham
Street Closure.
- Reeve will enquire to County re estimate for drainage works along
Elizabeth Street.
b. H. Alward - Roads Department will look at problem with drainage on property.
c. Resolution No. 13 withdrawn.
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Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next Regular Meeting
unless a Special Meeting is called. Carried.
There being no further business this meeting was adjourned at 11:45 PM.
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APPROVED: c r 3/11 y r// ii
R.G. LaCroix, Reeve "' �
Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PORT BURiWELL
1981 BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
1981 1980
budget actual budget
General Government
Council - stipend and expenses 6,800 5,730
Clerk & staff - salary and benefits 23,100 16,701
Materials, supplies and services 18,000 16,455
Transfers, working funds 9,000
1111 , capital (photocopier) 6,117
47,900 54,003 39,800
Buildings - 0.P.P., Library, P.U.C. 2,700 2,470
- capital (roof) 1,426
(floor) 900
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3,600 3,898 2,726
Fire Department
Salaries and Benefits 5,000 3,736
Materials, supplies and services - 2,004 3,266
Transfers - reserve for truck 3,200
- capital 5.096 4.093
12,100 14,295 15,110
Conservation Authority - requisition 1,195 947 947
Protective Inspections - bldg insp., by law, canine 1,500 1,106 1,800
Roadways
Salaries and benefits 16,157
Materials, supplies and services 17,187
Transfers - capital (drains, roof, etc.) 26.464
55,800 59,808 73,000
Street Lighting - maintenance 2,700 2,599
- new lights 1,100 539
3,800 3,138 3,500
Garbage 12,127 10,396 10,400
Parks and Recreation - salary and benefits - works 1,900 2,165
- transfer to Rec. Board 1,240 1,200
- day camp program 600
3,740 3,365 1,400
Planning and zonin,g - salaries, meetings, materials 100 719
- requisition 1,936 1,450
2,036 2,169 2,050
Residential Development - bldg ins(see protect)
- housing study 2,993 2,500
Shoreline Assistance - debenture charges 8,023 8,498 8,498
- BREAKWALL TRansfer 21,400 21,400
8,023 29,898 29,898
County - requisition 15,997 19,250 28,525
chool - requisition 74,048 69,081 68,971
Total 241,866 274,345 280,627
VILLAGE OF PORT BURWELL
1981 BUDGET
REVENUES
1981 1980
budget actual budget
Surplus forward ( 5,242) 40,259 40,259
Telephone taxation - Amtelecom 3,406 3,121 3,121
- Bell 535 521 521
rants in lieu 2,500Ili2,266 2,400
Grants - roadways 27,900 31,668 36,5C0
- per capita 5,257 5,194 5,215
- resource equalization 23,953 29,376 38,688
- general support 7,847 7,907 7,909
- housing study 2,500 2,500
County rebate - roads 1,584 2,741 2,741
Licenses and permits 800 741 , 800
Rents 2,770 2,730 2,800
Penalty and interest on taxes 2,000 2,124 1,900
sundry revenue 2,000 2,117 3,500
investment income 5,800 5,877 2,000
sale of property - bank 15,000 15,000
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Tax roll 136 113,761 113,573
From reserves ! 15,000
Total 241,866 269,103 280,627
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10TH SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL 4 MAY. 1981
MINUTES of a Special Meeting of Council held in the Municipal Office, Port Burwell,
on Monday 4 May, 1981 at 7:30 PM:
PRESENT: Ron Bradfield - Reeve
Jack Smyth - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Cord Loucks - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
R. LaCroix - Clerk
Prior to any regular business it was:
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthew,
THAT this special meeting of Council be adjourned to tour and view the Village
drainage problem areas; and
THAT this special meeting reconvene upon the completion thereof in the municipal
office. Time 7:35 PM. Carried.
The members of council visited the following areas:
a. Elizabeth Street
b. Corner of Pitt Street and Robinson Street
c. Corner of Chatham Street and Homer Street
d. West Beach
Any works to be carried out at these areas will,,be discussed at the next regular meeting.
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES - next meeting
2. BUSINESS ARISING CUT OF THE MINUTES - nil
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS - nil
4. READING / CONSIDERING CO.MJNICATIONS
a. Elgin County Separate School Board, re 1981 levy
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward
THAT this Council approves the total 1981 Elgin County Separate School Board
Levy in the amount of $952.00. Carried.
b. County of Elgin, re 1981 levy •
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward,
THAT this council approves the total 1981 County of Elgin Requisition in the
amount of $15,935.96. Carried.
c. P.U.C., re water billing rate increase. Deferred for further consideration.
d. Ministry of Government Services, re O.P.P. Lease Renewal. Deferred for
further consideration.
e. S.W.O.T.A., re annual meeting. Council advised.
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS - next meeting.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Finance, Ron Bradfield - no report
b. Licenses, Building and Health, Ken Matthews:
- two construction permits received
- one demolition permit received
Roads, Jack Smyth:
- will look into purchasing oil tank
- will look into erecting fence around works yard.
11111 d. Fire and Police, Ken Matthews - no report
e. Personnel and Property, Gord Loucks - no report
f. Parks and Recreation, Cord Loucks - no report
g. Development, Harry Alward - no report
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Weed Cutting, re rates.
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded G. Loucks
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THAT commencing in 1981 the owners of any lot or lots that must be mowed by
the Village Works Department in accordance with the Weed Control Act. R.S.O.
1971, as amended, shall be levi.ed' a charge of $100 per lot per mowing.
THAT charges levied against the owners that are unpaid are to be applied
to the collectors roll and collected as taxes. Carried.
b. By Law 347 and Ken Smith. By Law to be re-worded. Deferred for further
consideration.
c. 0.P.P. Flooring, re estimates received
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded J. Smyth;
THAT the quotation to supply and install flooring in Police Station by Vienna
Building Supplies (1977) Ltd., in the amount of $852.00 be accepted. Carried.
d. Municipal Building renovations. Deferred for further consideration.
e. Road Reconstruction, re plans. Council reviewed draft plans as prepared by
Giffels Associates. Meeting to be set up with MTC and Giffels to review
council concerns.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Canada Week Proclamation - deferred to next meeting.
9. BY LAWS - ni l
10. NEXT MEETING - 11 May, 1981
11. CIPHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
a. Village Pins, re cost to purchase. Deferred for further consideration.
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b. Ron Bradfield, re resignation.
Moved J. Smyth, Seconded H. Alward,
THAT the resignation of Ron Bradfield, Reeve, be accepted by council, with
regret.
THAT the position of Reeve be declared vaccant. Carried.
c. Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews;
THAT J. Smyth be appointed Acting Reeve for the remainder of this special
meeting. Carried.
d. Moved K. Matthews, Seconded H. Alward;
THAT Jack Sacrth be appointed to fill the vacancy of Reeve. Carried.
e. Moved H. Alward, Seconded G. Loucks,
THAT Edward Shelly be appointed to the position as Councillor. Carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews
THAT this special meeting of council be adjourned until the next regular
meeting unless a special meeting is called. Carried.
There being no further business this meeting was adjourned at 11:15 PM.
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G. APPROVED: JACK SMYTNi 477-‘
Clerk REEVE
11111 . VILLAGE OF RT BURWELL
11TH REGULAR MEETING 11 MAY. 1981
MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of Council held in the Municipal Office, Port Burwell, at 7:00 PM
on 11 May, 1981:
PRESENT: Jack Smyth - Reeve
Harry Alward - Councillor
Gord Loucks - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Ted Shelly - Councillor
R.G. LaCroix - Clerk
VISITORS: Jim Oliver, Wm. Caurtnage, Tom Deming - Long Point Conservation
Authority.
Prior to any regular business Jack Smyth and Ted Shelly took their declarations and oaths
of office.
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT minutes of the Regular Meeting held 13 April, 1981 and the Special Meeting held
4 May, 1981 be adopted as read. Carried.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES
a. Oil tank purchase. Council advised Sterling Fuels does not have tanks available.
b. Fencing of works yard. Deferred to Budget meeting.
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS
a. Jim Oliver, Bill Courtnage, Tom Dening - Long Point Conservation Authority, re
park maintenance. L.P.C.A. asked if Village could possibly maintain the park via
grass cutting only. After discussion it was decided the Village would maintain
grass cutting with rider and LPCA will do all hard labour and hand mower grass
cutting. L.P.C.A. will co-ordinate schedule with Clerk.
There was a commitment from L.P.C.A. that day camp students will be able to
tour Backus C.A. free of charge for the village's co-operation in grass cutting.
4. READINGfCONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS
a. Ministry of Culture and Recreation, re Conference October 5 to 7. Referred
to Recreation Board.
b. Hastings County Flood Relief Fund, re donation. Filed.
c. P.U.C., re purchase of new lights. Clerk to advise council has no objections
to purchasing new lights.
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS
Moved H. Alward, Seconded G. Loucks&
THAT voucher No. 6-81 is hereby approved for payment as follows:
General Accounts $12,209.28
Payroll Accounts $ 2,461.440
TOTAL $14,670.68 Carried.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COM IITTFF'S
a. By Law 357, re appointment of committee members. By Law 357 will be repealed with
New By Law at next Regular Meeting.
110 b. O.H.R.P. application, re Florence Hawkins. Referred to O.H.R.P. Committee.
c. Expenditure and Subsidy Report to MTC. Signed by Reeve.
d. Wayne Thompson, re mobile food booth for beach. Request for license
denied. Clerk to advise Mr. Thompson.
7. UNFINISHED BOMBS
a. Purchase from Cowan, re deed. Deed has been closed. File.
b. Renovations to Village Office. K. Matthews will enquire to Ed Matthews and Vienna
Bldg. Supplies for estimates.
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c. M.T.C., re pre—contract Review Meeting on Road re—construction. Councillor
Matthews and Clerk will attend an 20 May, 1981._
d. Ministry of Government Services, re 0.P.P. Lease re—newal.
Moved E. Shelly, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT Robert LaCroix, Clerk Treasurer, is hereby authorized to execute the renewal
forms for the re—leasing of the 0.P.P. detachment.
THAT the monthly rent for the above renewal be increased to $160.00.
THAT the term of the agreement to be decreased from 5 years to 2 years. Carried.
e. P.U.C., re water billing:
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded E. Shelly: -
THAT the resolution passed by the P.U.C. on 22 April, 1981 regarding water
billing rates be denied approval by this council.
THAT the water billing rate remain at 90¢ flat and $1.80 metered until further
advised. Carried.
f. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce, re sewage programme. Council advised
chamber has forwarded letters to Paul Cosgrove and Keith Norton regarding their
concerns for the Port Burwell sewage proposal.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews.
THAT the village council expresses their appreciation to the Tillsonburg District
Chamber of Commerce for their support in the village struggle to secure funding
for the sewage program. Carried.
g. Village Pins, re selling price. Selling price to remain at $3.00 general cost
and $2.50 commercial. Clerk to advise Emblematic Jewellers that there is no
objection to are work being used by village. commercial businesses.
h. Drainage works within village, re council tour 4 May, 1981. Clerk to obtain
estimates from County for drains on East side of Elizabeth.
i. Zoning Information Seminar. Clerk to work with Rick Hundey, Ministry of Housing,
and set date for Seminar.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Canada Week Proclamation. Reeve proclaimed the week of 25 June to 1 July as
Canada Week.
9. BY LAWS
a. No. 363, re conditions of work. Personnel Committee reviewed. New By Law
to be presented at next regular meeting.
b. No. 347, re Ken Smith. Referred to Licences, Bldg, and Health Committee.
10. NEXT MEETING
— 20 May, 1981, re MTC
— 21 May, 1981, re harbour committee
— 8 June, 1981, re regular meeting
— Clerk to set up meeting, re budget.
11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
a. T. Shelly, re employees of works department riding in bucket of tractor. J.
Smyth will discuss with Roads Foreman. Hard hats to be worn by roads employees.
b. H. Alward, — brush behind Ralph Brown's commercial property to be cleaned up.
— Methodist Church on Shakespeare Street to be cleaned up.
— Elgin Health unit to be contacted, re open sewage problem at Tom
Millard's residence, corner of Erieus and Waterloo Streets.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Moved H. Alward, Seconded K. Matthews
THAT this Regular Meeting be adjourned until the next regular meeting unless a Special
Meeting is called. Carried.
There being no further business this meeting was adjourned at 11:30 PM.
APPROVED: JACK SMY' - -���
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R.G. LaCroix — Clerk VILLAGE 0 PORT Busum
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SPECIAL MEETING 28 MAY 81
MINUTES of a special meeting of council held in the municipal office, Port Burwell,
on Thursday 28 May 81 at 7:30 PM:
PRESENT: Jack Smyth - Reeve
Harry Alward - Councillor
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Gord Loucks - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Ted Shelly - Councillor .
VISITORS: Al Clarke - Deloitte, Haskins do Sells, municipal
auditor
PREVIOUS MINUTES - next regular meeting.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES - nil
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS - nil
4. READING / CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS - nil
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS - next regular meeting. _
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. O.H.R.P. final application for Florence Hawkins signed by O.H.R.P. Chairman
Committee, T. Shelly.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (ITEMS TABLED PREVIOUSLY)
a. Municipal building, re re-construction: Moved G. Loucks, Seconded E. Shelly:
THAT the Clerk and Reeve are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with
Braje Contractors for the restoration of the municipal office.
THAT the agreement to be executed shall be the agreement hereto attached to
this resolution made on the 22nd day of May, 1981.
THAT Councillor Ken Matthews is hereby a duly authorized representative
of the Reeve. Carried.
b. Elizabeth Street drain. Deferred to 8 Jun 81.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. 1981 Budget, preliminary estimates discussed at length. Estimates will be
reviewed at another special meeting. See attached form for preliminary
estimates discussed.
b. Purchase of Flag and Flag pole: Moved K. Matthews, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT the clerk is hereby authorized to proceed to purchase a flag pole and flag
for the municipal office. The flag pole to be a minimum of 30'. The total
estimated cost is approximately $345.00. Carried.
9. BY LAWS
a. No. 369, re Boards, Committees and Representatives. Deferred to 8 Jun 81.
10. NEXT MMEETING
a. Regular 8 Jun 81
b. Zoning seminar 24 Jun 81
c. Budget, tentatively 15 Jun 81
11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL - nil
12. ADJOURNMENT
1110 Moved E. Shelly, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT this special meeting of council is adjourned until the next regular meeting unless
a special meeting is called. Time: 11:32 PM. Carried.
There being no further business this meeting was adjourned at 11:32 PM.
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R.G. LaCroix, APPROVED: Jack Smyth, -- r
Clerk REEVE
Village of rt Burwell
13TH REGULAR MEETING 8 JUNE, 1981
MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of council held in the municipal office, Port Burwell, on
Monday 8 June, 1981 at 7:30 PM:
PRESENT: Jack Smyth - Reeve
Edward Shelly - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
fiord Loucks - Councillor
R.G. LaCroix - Clerk
VISITORS: Mrs. Vera Bates, resident
Mr. Ron Bradfield, resident
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1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved H. Alward, Seconded E. Shelly:
THAT minutes of the regular meeting held 11 May, 1981 and the special meeting held
28 May, 1981 be adopted as read. Carried.
2. MI1S ESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS
a. Mrs. Vera Bates, as an interested taxpayer Mrs. Bates expressed her concern
in having two office personnel. Mrs. Bates felt the Clerk should be the sole
employee in the office. Mrs. Bates discussed the clerks resignation and although
ahe was sorry to see the clerk leave she was upset that the clerk was here for
only one year and three months. She asked council to give the hiring of the
next clerk careful consideration.
b. mr. Ron Bradfield. Mr. Bradfield is still attempting to rid the harbour of the
sand. He has been sending letters to various corporations using the old Village
letterhead and asked if council had any objections. There were no objections
from council, however council requested that a copy of each letter sent out on •
village letterhead be forwarded to the municipal office.
4. READING / CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS
a. C.A.H.R.O., re 13th Annual Conference. File. 1100-9
b. Elgin Farm Safety Council, re request for donation. File. 1900-1
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT voucher no. 7-81 is hereby approved for payment as follows:
General Accounts: $19,601.09
Payroll Accounts: 1 . •
Total 22, 5 . Carried.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COI(t'N ES
a. Finance, Jack Smyth, no report.
b. Licences, Building and Health, Ken Matthews
- 4 construction permits issued, total value $30,000
- 2 demolition permits issued
- Summary of 1980 and 1981 permits to date supplied to council (2000-3)
- Copy of proposed new swimming pool fencing by law supplied to
council. Still awaiting solicitor's comments.
- received estimate from Braje Contractors for additional works being
done to municipal office. After discussion it was:
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT an agreement be drawn up to include additional works being done
to the municipal office by Braje Contractors;
THAT the agreement'include the P.U.C. addition in the amount of
$6,380 as per Braje Contractors estimate;
THAT the agreement include the purchase and installation of two wood
doors totalling $563.20 as per Braje Contractors estimate.
- It was further: Moved E. Shelly, Seconded G. Loucks:
THAT the clerk is authorized to provide a progress draw in the amount
of $5,000 to Braje Contractors. Carried.
c. Roads, Jack Smyth
- May 1981 expenditure and subsidy report signed.
- J. Smyth will contact K. Kirkpatrick to have grass along Robinson
Street leading to beach mowed.
- Ed Matthews to be contacted to submit estimate on fixing steps leading
to east beach frau Robinson Street. 4
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6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND OOI I:ME S (CONr'D)
d. Fire and Police, Ken Matthews •
- Mutual Aid meeting 10 June, 1981, council invited to attend.
e. Personnel and Property
- Moved E. Shelly, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT the resignation of Robert G. LaCroix, Clerk Treasurer and Tax
Collector for the Village of Port Burwell and effective 26 June,
1981 be accepted by this council. Carried.
f. Parks and Recreation, Gord Loucks
- Recreation Board should meet shortly to go over plans for 1981
carnival and Canada Week celebrations.
111/ - booth operator on east beach is very pleased with works completed
by Recreation Board, re sand levelling, etc.
- The music band "Touch of Blue Grass" requested to play at the
1981 carnival. G. Loucks will be in touch with band. The band also
requested to play on east beach on 12 July, 1981 from 2 to 4 PM. No
objection from council.
g. Development, Harry Alward, no report.
h. O.H.R.P., Ted Shelly
- copy of minutes of meeting held 20 May, 1981 supplied to council (2000-3
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Sewer programme, re letter from John Wise, MP,dated 11 May, re meeting with Paul
Cosgrove. Council acknowledged receipt of letter (2100-3a
b. Hon. Keith Norton, Minister of the Environment, dated 20 May, re sewage programme.
Council acknowledged receipt of letter. (2100-3a
c. Drainage works for Elizabeth Street. Whereas council agrees with the county that
installation of drains along Elizabeth street south of Wellington Street is not
feasible at this time, clerk to forward letter to Mr. Southall indicating Council's
concerns. After discussion it was: Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT the County be requested to provide a cost estimate to install drainage works
from the corner of Newton Street and Victoria Street, south along Victoria Street
to Hannah Street and East along Hannah Street to Elizabeth Street; and
THAT the County be requested to provide a cost estimate to install drainage works
north and south along Elizabeth Street from County Rd. 42 (Wellington Street) to
William Street. Carried.
It was further resolved that the clerk advise the County of the amount budgeted
for drainage works.
d. Copies of correspondence from 0.M.B. to several cottage owners, re water rates to
cottagers. Council acknowledged receipt of letters.
e. Ministry of Natural Resources, re Chatham Street closure. Deferred to next meeting,
M.N.R. to be invited to explain plans.
8. NEW BUSINESS - nil
9. BY LAWS
a. No. 369, appoint Boards, Committees and Representatives:
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward: THAT by law 369 be read a first time. Read
and carried.
Moved E. Shelly, Seconded K. Matthews: THAT by law 369 be read a second time.
Reading dispensed with and carried.
Moved H. Alward, Seconded G. Loucks: THAT by law 369 be read a third time. Reading
dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
b. NO. 363, conditions of work:
Moved K. Matthews, Seconded E. Shelly: THAT by law 363 be read a first time. Read
and carried.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward: . THAT by law 363 be read a second time. Reading
dispensed with and carried.
Moved E. Shelly, Seconded K. Matthews: THAT by law 363 be read a third time. Reading
dispensed with and finally passed and carried.
010. NEXT MEETING
- 10 June, 1981 - interviews, 7:00 PM
- 24 June, 1981 - zoning seminar, clerk to contact Min. of Housing to ensure advertising.
- 13 July, 1981 - regular meeting
11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
a. Water billing from P.U.C. PUC will not alter decision to increase rates. Deferred.
b. Canada week. Events still being worked on. Clerk to order prizes from'brochures.
12. ADJOURNMENT Moved G. Loucks, Seconded K. Matthews: THAT this regular meeting be
adjourned to meet again on 10 June, 1981. Time: 10:35 PM. Carriled. i�cSa
R.G. LaCroix, Clerk /��t APPROVED: Jack Smyth, REEVE
14th SPECIAL MEETING 10 JUNE, 1981
MINUTES of a special meeting of council held in the municipal office, Port Burwell, on
Wednesday 10 June, 1981 at 7:00 PM:
PRESENT: Jack Smyth - Reeve
Harry Alward - Councillor
Edward Shelly - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
R.G. LaCroix - Clerk
ABSENT: Gord Loucks - Councillor
VISITORS: William Smith, Chris Leigbfield
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1. PREVIOUS MINUTES - nextregular meeting.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES - nil
3. pErUTATIONS AND PETITIONS - nil
. 4. READING / CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS - nil
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS - next regular meeting.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES - next regular meeting.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (ITEMS TABLED PREVIOUSLY) - next regular meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Additional works to municipal office by Braje Contractors:
Moved K. Matthews, seconded H. Alward:
THAT the Reeve and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with
Braje Contractors for the additional works being done to the municipal office;•
THAT the agreement to be executed shall be the agreement hereto attached to
this resolution made on the 10th day of June, 1981. Carried.
b. Recreation Board, re support of beer tent at annual carnival:
Moved E. Shelly, seconded K. Matthews:
THAT this council has no objection to the Recreation Board operating a beer
tent on July 30 to August 2nd, 1981 at the Centennial Park and that the
Recreation Board shall pay two Ontario Provincial Police Officers required
to be on duty during the operation of the beer tent. Carried.
c. Job interviews for new Clerk Treasurer and Tax Collector.
rWilliam Smith - application on file 2300-2
) Christopher Leighfield - application m file 2300-2
After discussion and interviewing both candidates the council accepted William
Smith. Starting salary $11,000, with an $800 increase after three months.
9. BY LAWS - ni l
10. NEXT MEETING
- 15 June, budget
- 24 June, zoning seminar
- meeting of 13 JULY, changed to 6 July, regular meeting
11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL - nil
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved E. Shelly, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT this special meeting be adjourned until the next regular meeting unless a special
meeting is called. Time: 9:30 PM. Carried.
6 There being no further business the meeting was add at 9:30 PM.
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R.G. LaCroix, APPROVED: Jack Smyth,
Clerk Reeve
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15th SPECIAL MEETING 15 June, 1981
MINUTES of a special meeting of council held in the municipal office, Port Burwell, on
Monday 15 June, 1981 at 7:30 PM:
PRESENT: Jack Smyth - Reeve
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Edward Shelly - Councillor
Gord Loucks - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
R. LaCroix - Clerk
10VISITOR: Al Clarke, municipal auditor - Deloi.tte, Haskins and
Sells Ltd.
e meeting started at 8:00 PM.
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES - next regular meeting.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES - nil.
3. PEFUTATIONS AND PETITIONS - nil.
4. READING 1 CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS - next regular meeting.
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS - next regular meeting.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES - next regular meeting.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. 1981 budget. Estimates as determined at 12th special meeting held 28 May, 1981
were accepted by council. Clerk to incorporate mill rates, penalties, etc., as
determined by council into by law for next regular meeting.
b. Appointment of new Clerk / Treasurer. Council was advised that position is being
advertised in Tillsonburg News. Applications are due Friday 19 June. Council will
review applications on Saturday 20 June, 1981.
c. Municipal Fire Protection Survey. Moved E. Shelly, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT the office of the Ontario Fire Marshal be requested to conduct a Fire
Protection Survey for the Port Burwell Fire Department. Carried.
8. NEW BUSINESS - next regular meeting.
9. BY LAWS - next regular meeting.
10. NEXT MEETING
a. meeting of 24 June, zoning seminar changed to 16 July, 1981.
b. meeting of 13 July, regular meeting changed to 6 July, 1981.
c. Applications for employment to be reviewed 20 June, 1981.
Ii. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
a. K. Matthews, re corner stone for municipal building. Clerk to contact Fred
,C4.3tATIrolb and order corner stone.
b. H. Alward, re grass cutting. Unsatisfied with grass cutting of William Gheysen
on his vacant property. By law enforcement officer to forward Mr. Gheysen a
letter asking that future cutting be completed in a more suitable way.
c. G. Loucks, re grass cutting to village limits. Roads department to cut grass
along County Road 42 all the way to the village's westerly limits.
12. ADJOURNMENT
IlkMoved K. Matthews, Seconded G. Loucks:
THAT this special meeting be adjourned to meet again 6 July, 1981 unless a special
meeting is called. Time: 8:45 FM. Carried.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
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R.G. IACROIX, APPROVED: JACK MYTH,( �� 1�k4
CLERK REEVE,
PILLAGE OF`PO`�RT BURWELL
16TH SPECIAL MEETING 20 JUNE. 1981
MINUTES of a special meeting of council-held in the municipal office, Port Burwell,
on Saturday 20 June, 1981 at 8:00 AMs
PRESENT: Jack Smyth - Reeve
Harry Alward - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Edward Shelly - Councillor
R.G. LaCroix - Clerk
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES - next regular meeting.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES - nil
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS - nil
4. READING CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS - next regular meeting.
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS - next regular meeting.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES - next regular meeting. .
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Clerk - Treasurer / Tax Collector. Council reviewed three applications for
this position (file 2300-2). After discussion it was: Moved K.
Matthews, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT Mary E. Smyth be appointed Clerk Treasurer and Tax Collector for the
Village of Port Burwell. Starting salary to be $9,500 with the understanding
that after three months of satisfactory work an increase in salary would
be considered by council and with the understanding that her salary will •
increase at a rate of $500 for each session completed under the A.M.C.T.O.
Course. Carried.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Leasing of dredge pipes. Reeve Smyth reported that he had an enquiry to
lease approximately 2300 feet of pipe. Clerk to obtain a price that would
be reasonable to rent pipe for one month for council to review.
9. BY LAWS - next regular meeting.
10. NEXT MEETING - 6 July, 1981, regular meeting.
11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
a. K. Matthews. Municipal Office, re insulation of foundation, heating and
wiring of P.U.C. Addition at a cost of $763.51 and a rebate on doors in
the amount of $175.00. Approved by Council.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved E. Shelly, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT this special meeting be adjourned to meet again 6 July, 1981, unless a special
meeting is called. Carried. Time: 8:45 AM.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 AM.
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111/ g,(}, LA IX, APPROVED: /JACK SMYTH,
CIS / REEVE
17TH REGULAR MEETING 6 JULY. 1981
MINUTES of a regular council meeting held in the municipal office, Port Burwell, at 7:30PM
on Monday 6 July, 1981.
PRESENT: Jack Smyth - Reeve •
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Gord Loucks - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Ted Shelly - Councillor
Mary Smyth - Clerk
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Harry Alward:
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THAT minutes of the regular meeting held 8 June, 1981 and Special Meetings
held 10, 15, and 20 June, 1981 be adopted as read. Carried.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
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Jack Smyth suggested charging $160.00 per foot, per month for rental of dredge
piping with the understanding that if the piping gets damage he will have to pay
for it.
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS "
1 . READING/CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS
a. Harold Case, re right of way to cottage. Council advised clerk that the
Village doesn't own the property so there is nothing they can do. It is up
to Mr. Case to discuss further with his neighbours. Mr. Case to contact Ken
Matthews if he needs assistance.
b. O'Donovan & Hutton, re gas rate increase. Table.
c. Land Division Committee, re Murray Scanlan land severance. There were objections
concerning the severance of any more of Murray Scanlan's property. Murray Scanlan
is to be asked to attend the next regular council meeting. The Village is in favour
of application 99/81.
d. Township of Bayham, re support of resolution.
Moved Gordon Loucks, Seconded Edward Shelly:
THAT the Council of the Village of Port Burwell endorse the resolution by the
Township of Bayham made on the 2nd day of July, 1981 concerning the need for a
I nursing home in Bayham Township. Carried.
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS
Moved Harry Alward, Seconded Ken Matthews:
THAT voucher number 8-81 is hereby approved for payment. Carried.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND C) (ITTEES
a. Finance, Jack Smyth - no report.
b. Licences, Building and Health, Ken Matthews - Ken received two construction
permits, one for Mrs. Florence Hawkins in the amount of $2,000 and one for Mr.
Orland Kinsey in the amount of $1,000. Ken Matthews suggested pouring new side
walk at main office and planting grass seed.
c. Roads, Jack Smyth - no report.
d. Fire and Police, Ken Matthews - no report.
e. Personnel and Property, Gord Loucks - Clerk to be appointed by By Law.
III f. Parks and Recreation, Gord Loucks - Clerk is to find out about: rides for
carnival. G. Loucks advised that permits for the carnival are to be sent by
courier.
g. Development, Harry Alward - Harry is concerned about the grass not being
properly cut on William Gheysen's property. .
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g. Development, Harry Alward (cont'd) - Harry is also concerned about the
mess in Jack Elliott's, Tom Wilson's and Arthur Pressy's yards. Clerk to
inform By Law Enforcement Officer to send these people a letter. It was
mentioned that (15 days) would be the time limit.
h. O.H.R.P., Ted Shelly - Preliminary loan application of Mrs. Bartolacci
for an O.H.R.P. loan was approved.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11111 a. Ontario Good Roads, re CS Anderson Road School. Filed.
b. Ministry of Government Services, re O.P.P. Lease Renewal. Filed.
c. Ian Linton, re swimming pool fence. Ken Matthews to re-write Swimming Pool
By Law.
d. P.U.C., re billing charge.
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Harry klward:
THAT the billing for water be transferred f-rom the P.U.C. to the Clerk Treasurer's
office effective 31st July, 1981. Carried.
Clerk to order items necessary for taking over the water billing. Clerk to
post notices stating that the village will be doing the water billing. Clerk is
also to advertise take over in the Tillsonburg and St. Thomas paper.
e. Giffels, re road reconstruction. Table.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Financial Status. On next agenda.
b. Call about curtains for Clerk's office and P.U.C. office. Cord Loucks to
inform clerk of who to call.
9. BY-LAWS
a. No. 370, re 1981 mill rates.
Moved Gordon Loucks, Seconded Edward Shelly
THAT By Law No. 370 be read a first time. Read and Carried.
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Edward Shelly
THAT By Law No. 370 be read a second time. Reading dispensed with and carried.
Moved Harry Alward, Seconded Gordon Loucks
THAT By Law No. 370 be read a third time.
READING DISPENSED WITH AND FINALLY PASSED AND CARRIED. Carried.
10. NEXT MEETING
16 July, 1981 - Zoning Seminar. Legion at 7:30 PM. Clerk to post notices of
meeting around town. Jack to contact Village of Vienna regarding zoning seminar.
10 August, 1981 - Regular Meeting.
11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL .
a. Harry Alward suggested that Mary Beth Stephenson and Mary Ann Caers receive
a Village Pin for completing there nursing course. Clerk to forward letter and pin.
11 ADJOURNMENT
Moved Gordon Loucks, Seconded Ken Matthews
THAT this regular meeting be adjourned to meet again 10 August, 1981 unless a
special meeting is called. Time: 10:15PM. Carried.
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Mary E. Smith , APPROVED JACK
Cleric j _ REEVE
VILLAGE OF PORT BURWELL
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18TH REGULAR MEETING 10 AUGUST. 1981
MINUTES of a regular council meeting held in the municipal office, Port Burwell, at 7:30PM
on Monday 10 August, 1981.
PRESENT: Gord Loucks - Councillor
Jack Smyth - Reeve
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Ted Shelly - Councillor
Mary Smyth - Clerk
VISITORS: Mark Smith
Murray Scanlan
Lyle Willard
11, Dave Ward
Elgin Wells
Bill Caverly
1. PREVIOUS MINUTE.
Moved Ken MattherJs, Seconded Harry Alward:
THAT Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 6 July, 1981 be adopted as read and as
amended. Carried.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES.
a). Contract between the Village of Port Burwell and Mr. Oliver Cummings, re rental
of dredge pipe. Clerk to run a credit check on Mr. Cummins.
Moved Gord Loucks, Seconded Edrard Shelly:
TO authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign the contract agreement between the Village
of Port Burwell and Oliver Cummins. Carried.
b). Harold Case, re right of way to cottage. Ken Matthews talked to T. Murphy but
he won't give right of way. „cleric t send gpeltion to •ifhtnicipal W rld re,
municipality having to supply to a landloc}&petce of property. Jack Smyth to
ask Jean Chalyssen about right of way to Cases cottage.
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS. •
a). Murray Scanlan, re subdividing of land. Murray advised council that he doesn't
intend to subdivide his property.
b). Lyle Williard and Dave Ward, re closing of Chatham Street. Proposed to
bid.ld a parking lot to the east of Chatham Street. They also proposed to
provide other benefits if the road is closed. Council advised Clerk to
pass a resolution not to close Chatham Street.
c). Bill Caverly and Mr. Elgin Wells, re plowing match 1985. Mr. Elgin Wells
asked for a $100.00 donation from council for the 1985 International Plowing
Match to be held in Elgin County. Council advised that they would consider it.
Clerk to send $100.00 donation to Mr. Wells.
Moved H. Alward, Seconded Ken Matthews&
THE Village of Port Burwell to donate $100.00 to the 1985 Elgin County Plowing
Match Association. Carried.
4. READING/CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS.
a). 1981 drainage works estimate. Jack Smyth to advise Road Committee Wednesday about
a plan for drainage works estimate. .
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS.
illa). Moved Ed Shelly, Seconded Ken Matthews:
THAT Voucher No. 9-81 is hereby approved for payment except for Account No. 16. Carried.
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6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
a. Finance, Jack Smyth - nil
b. Licences, Building and Health, Ken Matthews - received 2 building permits
one for Mr. Gerhard Wolfe, garage 14' x 24' . $700.00, and one for Mrs.
Broere at $2,000.00. Council advised Jack that Jean Challysen cannot put
a drain across his neighbours lawn to the lake because it causes ero sion.
Jack advised council that whehever they hear a complaint about an open
sewage problem they are to contact the M.O.E. right away.
c. Roads, Jack Smyth - Ted expressed his feelings about too much oil on the
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roads, could cause. p&Adents and therefore makes the Village liable. Jack
is to advise Ken►& this concern. (Too much oil near the pavement).
d. Fire and Police, Ken Matthews - nil
e. Personnel and Property, Gord Loucks - Gord advised council that Ken might
need someone to help him cut grass. Jack to ask Ken. Gord also suggested
(or asked Clerk if she needs help). Clerk to advertise open employment in
the Tillsonburg News. (part.-time, 3 days a week).
f. Parks and Recreation, Gord Loucks - Harry is concerned about the grass not
being cut at William Gheysen's property. Also concerned about the properties
of Larry Tait, Tom Wilson, Arthur Pressy, and Jack Elliotts. Clerk to
advise By-Law Enforcement Officer of these offences. Officer to give 15 days
to clean up premises. Clerk to look at weed act. Council advised that the
By-Law Enforcement Officer should submit a monthly report to Council. Clerk
to advise. Gord argues about article in London Paper, re no carnival rides.
g. Development, Harry Alward - Harry advised council that the Harbour Committee
Meetings would be held the last Thursday of each month. Clerk to advise
K. Matthews of when Harbour Committee meets next. Also advised that the
new bank manager is now the treasurer for the harbour committee.
h. O.H.R.P., Ted Shelly,- approved Mrs. Vanness preliminary loan application.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
a. Letter received from Mr. George Lockrey, re Zoning By-Law. Garbage.
b. O.P.P. Lease Renewal - Clerk to check and see if Lease Renewal was passed
by resolution or by By-Law for next regular meeting.
O. NEW BUSINESS.
a. Tax adjustment, re Minnie May Brown. Clerk to phone Terry Callaghan to see
what to do with adjustment, also to find out about taxes on travel trailers
which are statio nery. ie. Jack Robbins pays tax on lots but not on trailers.
9. BY-LAWS.
a. No. 371, re to appoint a Clerk Treasurer and Tax Collector.
Moved H.O. Alward, Seconded E. Shelly:
THAT by law No. 371 be read a first time. Read and Carried.
Moved E. Shelly, Seconded K. Matthews:
THAT by law no. 371 be read a second time. Reading dispensed with and carried.
Moved G. Loucks, Seconded H. Alward:
THAT by law No. 371 be read a third time. Reading dispensed with and carried.
10. NEXT MEETING.
IISeptember 21, 1981 - Regular Meeting. Clerk to put notices in stores about change
of Regular Meeting Date.
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11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
a). Council is curious as to whether Minnie May Bram has a Business Permit for
her business on Robinson St. Clerk to check into this.
12. ADJOURNMENT.
MOVED G. Loucks, SECONDED K. Matthews:
THAT this Regular Meeting be adjourned to meet again on 21 September, 1981 unless
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a special meeting is called. Time: 10:45. Carried.
Mary E. Smyth APPROVED: JACK MYTH
Clerk i / ' / l REEVE
7t1",„ L. ,___.-7 , . VILLAGE OF PORT BURWELL.
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19TH REGULAR MEETING 14 SEPTEMBER. 1981
MINUTES of a Regular Council Meeting held in the Municipal Office, Port Burwell, at 7:30PM
on Monday 14 September, 1981.
PRESENT: Jack Smyth - Reeve
Gond Loucks - Councillor
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Ted Shelly - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Mary Smyth - Clerk
Ili VISITORS: George McNaughton
Etelka Hasulyo
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1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved Edward Shelly, Seconded Harry Alward:
THAT Minutes of the Regular ?'eeting held 10 August, 1981 be adopted as read and amended.
Carried.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
- nil
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS
a. Josef Hasulyo, re taxes. Mrs. Hasulyo brought to the Council's attention that
her taxes increased $90.00 this year. She felt this was unjust. Council advised
Mrs. Hasulyo that there wasn't anything that could be done this year but she
should appeal next year. Mrs. Hasylyo also felt that the Village water rates
were unjust. She advised that she would purchase her own water meter. Council
advised Mrs. Hasulyo that this would be more expensive then the flat rate. Mrs.
Hasulyo had no comment. Mrs. Hasulyo told Village Council that someone tried
to poison her water. Council advised that this would be a Police matter. Mrs.
Hasulyo also expressed her concern about her neighbours burning rubbish beside
her house. Council advised Mrs. Hasulyo that this is illegal.
b. George McNaughton, re trailer on his lot. Council advised that Mr. McNaughton
cannot put a trailer on his lot to use as a residence. Mr. McNaughton also
expressed his concerns about the open sewage problem in the Green Acres Trailer
Park. Clerk to contact Elgin Health Unit.
4. READING/CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS
a. Giffels, re letter to Mike Latta - file
b. Township of Minto, re support of resolution.
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Edward Shelly:
THAT the Council of the Village of Port Burwell endorse the resolution of the
Township of Minto dated the 28th day of August, 1981 concerning the reduction
of the current high interest rates. Carried.
c. Business Computer Service, re services for 1982.
Moved Gord Loucks, Seconded Harry Alward:
THAT the Council of the Village of Port Burwell wishes to engage Business Computer
Services for the preparation of Municipal Tax Notices for the year 1982. Carried.
d. Canine Control Shelter, re discontinued service. Clerk to contact Bayham and
111 Tillsonburg to see who they are going to get for dog catching service.
e. Letter from John Wise, re contribution program. File
f. Township of Southwold, re support of request.
Moved Edward Shelly, Seconded Ken Matthews:
THAT the Council of the Village of Port Burwell supports the request from the
Township of Southwold, re garbage transfer. Carried.
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g. P.U.C. re purchase of street lights. Council advised that another street light
on main street isn't necessary. One is needed by the Anglican Church. Council
advised that two street lights can be purchased if the total of the street lights
(5) doesn't exceed $1,100. Clerk to check with P.U.C. for prices.
h. Letter from David Stock, re objection to building built by Sylvester Mardlin. Clerk
to advise Ian Linton (Village Solicitor) to send letters to Mr. Mardlin and to Mr.
Hugh Brooks.
i. Workmen's Compensation Board, re rite increase for Fire Department. Clerk to contact
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Compensation Board to see how much it would cost to increase the rates to the maximum.
Ken Matthews would like to '<now how much we pay now, he would like to know before
next Monday night.
j. Ontario Municipal Water Association, re Annual Meeting, will anyone be attending? No.
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS d
a. Moved Gord Loucks, Seconded Edward Shelly: Ln4ftici:43("4.�
THAT Voucher no. 10-81 is hereby approved for payment except for item no. 31. John it
F. Weston, Land Survey. Carried. -
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND CCW1TTFs
a. Finance, Jack Smyth - nil
b. LICENSES, Building and Health, Ken Matthews - 2 building permits issued, one for
Mr. Cliff Bradfield to enclose his front porch, $2,500. One for St. Joeseph Church
to erect a portable purchased for $1.00. There was 1 demolition permit issued to
Mr. LARRY Tait.
c. Roads, Jack Smyth —Clerk to send an invoice to John Walker for Ken Kirkpatrick
cutting the Marine Land Grass. 8 hours @ $50.00 per hour. Clerk also to send
letter to C.P.R. giving grass cutting rates and so many days to cut it themselves.
d. Fire and Police, Ken Matthews - Clerk to ask Phenie when she sent the registered
letter to William Gheysen. Council would like copy of all letters sent by Phenie.
e. Personnel and Property, Gord Loucks - Gord to ask Valerie Donnell if she is going
to come back to work after she has the baby.
f. Parks and Recreation, Gord Loucks - Recreation meeting will be set up after
baseball season is finished.
g. 0.H.R.P., Ted Shelly - nil
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Resolution to M.N.R. re against closure of Chatham Street. Table.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Mario Monacco & Sophy Gayed, re unpaid water bills. Clerk is to ask P.U.C. if
water was paid up before they shut it off.
b. Mrs. Arthur Lee, re workorder - Clerk to send letter to Mrs. Lee stating that
if her workorder wasn't paid it would be put against her taxes.
c. Clerk to contact Phenie Hayward with regards to Dutch Eveland using Dave McCord's
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BY LAWS
a. No. 372, re fencing of privately owned outdoor swimming pools.
Moved Gordon Loucks, Seconded Edward Shelly:
THAT by law No. 372 be read a first time. Read and carried.
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Gord Loucks:
THAT by law No. 372 be read a second time. Read and carried.
Moved Harry Alward, Seconded Edward Shelly:
THAT by law No. 372 be mad a third time. Reading dispensed with and finally passed
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b. No. 373, re lease renewal agreement.
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Harry Alward:
THAT by law No. 373 be read a first time. Read and Carried.
Moved Edward Shelly, Seconded Gordon'Loucks:
THAT by law No. 373 be read a second time. Read and Carried.
Moved Harry Alward, Seconded Ken Matthews:
THAT by law No. 373 be read a third time. Reading dispensed with and finally passed
and carried.
10. NEXT MEETING
13 October, 1981 - Regular Meeting.
11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL �l
a. FanshaweCollege, re A.M.C.T. Course.
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Harry Alward:
THAT the Council of the Village of Port-Burwell iaerease the annual salary of the
Clerk Treasurer, Mary Smyth, from $9,500. to $10,100. effective immediately. Carried
b. Hanna and Elizabeth'Street, re storm sewers.
Moved Gordon Loucks, Seconded Ken Matthews:
THAT the Council of the Village of Port Burwell engage the County of Elgin Works
Department to construct the Elizabeth and Hannah Street drain at the estimated
cost of $10,500. and to. construct the Waterloo Street Drain at the estimated cost
of $6,600. if funds are available. Carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved Gordon Loucks, Seconded Ken Matthews:
THAT this Regular Meeting be adjourned to meet again 13 October, 1981, unless a
Special Meeting is called. TIME: 11:28. Carried.
Mary E,h APPROVED: JACK SMYTH
Clerk REEVE
VILLAGE OF PORT BURWELL
20th R3iJLAR MEETING 13 October 1981
MINUTES of a Regular Council Meeting held in the Municipal Office, Port Burwell, at 7:30 P.M.
on Tuesday 13 October, 1981.
PRESENT: Jack Smyth — Reeve
Ken Matthews — Councillor
Harry Alward — Councillor
Ted Shelly — Councillor
Mary Smyth — Clerk
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VISITORS: Ron Bradfield
1111 Mike Latta
Owen Dwyer
Dave McCord
Terry Black
Mr. Wells
1 T.N. Mark Smith
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1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Harry Alward:
THAT Minutes of the Regular Meeting held 14 September, 1981 be adopted as read and
revised. Carried.
2. BUSINESS ARISING (liT OF THE MINUTES
Ken Matthews asked whether Minnie—May Brown should have to obtain a business permit for
her business on Robinson Street.
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS
a. Dave McCord, re: Illegal use of water — Dave asked Council if Dutch could wash his
car in Dave's driveway. Council advised that it would be alright for Dutch to wash
his car in Dave's Laneway.
b. Mr. Wells and Terry Black, re: Insurance policiy. Mr. Wells explained the
insurance policiy to Council. Clerk to advise Terry Black of any changes.
c. Owen Dwyer, re: Sewage site. Time was devoted to the proposed location of the
sewage treatment plant. Documents to be executed by the Council for easement and
land sale. Mr. Latta expressed his views on a letter he received from the Clerk.
Mr. Latta would like it noted that the sewage project was not cancelled by the M.O.E..
Mr. Latta expressed that no notification has been received as yet as to whether
there is another grant available. He stated that as soon as onebecomes available the
Village will be considered. It was noted that it would be up to the county as to
whether Chatham Street would get closed or not. The Clerk will also set up a meeting
with Howard Greenly (M.T.C.) . The Clerk isalso to send copy of letter to M.T.C..
to Mike Latta. Clerk to get letter of credit from the bank after meeting with
Howard Greenly.
Moved Harry Alward, Seconded Ken Matthews:
THAI the Reeve and Clerk of the Village of Port Burwell are authorized and directed
to execute on behalf of the Village two option agreements as follows;
(1) part of lot 10, West of Strachan Street in the Village of Port Burwell as per
deed 2081i° for the purposes of a sewage pumping station site; and
(2) part of lot 11, Concession 1, Village of Port Burwell as per deed 208109 for
the purposes of a permanent easement for a force main crossing from Robinson Street
to Chatham Street. All of the above property required for the Provincial Sewage
Project No. 1-0337. Carried.
Moved Edward Shelly, Seconded Ken Matthews:
THAT the council of the Village of Port Burwell recognizes that the financing costs
associated with the Provincial Sewage System for the municipality have increased
substantially and that this may necessitate an increase in the Sewage service rate.
Withrhis knowledge the Council strongly supports the Provinvial Sewage System and
requests that the Ministry of Environment proceed with the calling of tenders at
the earliest possible date. We further support the Ministry of Government Services
in its attempts to obtain a portion of the Iroquois Beach Provincial Park adjacent
to Chatham Street and requests that the Ministry of Government Services negotiate
with the Ministry of Natural Resources with a view to transferring the portion of the
Park in question form the Ministry of Natural Resources to the Ministry of
Environment as quickly as possible in order that the final design of the
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Treatment Plant can commence at the earliest posadbla date. Carried.
4. READING/CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS
a. "Provincial Initiatives - 1981", re: conference; Will anyone be attending? No
L. O'Donovan & Hutton, re: gas rate increase. Rate increase has been granted as of the
first of August.
illc. Betty Guest, re: response to letters and editorial submitted to Joe Clark, E.
Broadbent, John Wise and Pierre Trudeau. File.
d. Ontario Good Roads re: request for resolutions and proposal of names for
recognition of long service in the course of good roads. TABLE. Bring up at next
meeting.
e. Long Point Conservation Authority, re: land fill. File.
5.. PASSING ACCOUNTS
a. Moved Edward Shelly Seconded Harry Alward
THAT voucher No 11-81 is hereby approved for payment. Carried
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Finance, Jack Smyth, - nil report.
b. Licences, Building and Health, Ken Matthews. Ken Matthews advised Council that
there was an error on Harold Binzig's permit. Council wants Clerk to advise
Ralph Brown and Ed Matthews that a building permit has to be issued before
building constrution can commence. Also state appropriate action will be taken •
if construction is started before a building permit is issued. Jack Smyth is to
advise Ralph Brawn that building permit of Harold Binzig has been approved by Council.
Ken Matthews suggested that a Building bylaw be drafted.
c. Roads, Jack Smyth, - Jack Smyth advised Council that Ken Kfkpatrick is on holidays
this week.
d. Fire and Police, Ken Matthews, - Ken Matthews to speak to Hugh Brooks about
budget.
e. Personnel and Property, Gold Loucks, - Look at bylaw concerning part-time help
and holidays.
f. Parks and Recreation, GoniLoucks, - nil report.
g. Development, Harry Alward, - Jack advises Council that he has talked to Mr. Moffat
from Small Craft Harbour. Mr. Moffat advised that he might be able to help fund
for the dredging of the harbour. Clerk to send invoice to Oliver Cummins for rent
of dredge pipe.
h. O.H.R.P., Ted Shelly, - Ted signed Mrs. Bartolacci's final O.H.R.P. application.
Council advised Clerk that O.H.R.P. applicants are to be brought before council
from now on.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. David Stock, re: letter concerning Sylvester Mardlin. File
b. Municipal World, re: response to letter submitted 21 Geptember, 1981. File.
NEW BUSINESS
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a. Elizabeth McCord, re: flat rate charge instead of meter. Council stated that Mrs.
McCord was on meter because she lived outside of the Village. Clerk to check
water bylaw concerning out of town residents. Ken Matthews to check Mrs. McCord's
water service. w+) �.
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b. Ken Matthews suggested amending"the aet. Ken Matthews to speak with
Jack Petrie.
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9. BY LANS
Ken Matthews to submit building by law for next meeting.
10. NEXT MEETING
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11. OTHER IT 1S FROM COUNCIL
en Matthews ordered maps from M.N.R. at no cost. 4elw- for the maps.
lerk to see who sends invoice to Mr. Kindy for Mahlon and Ken cutting down his tree.
Clerk to ask Louis Toth to change lock on office door. Also to get keys made up for
Council. Jack Smyth to advise Ken Kirkpatrick not to cut trees on private property.
Jack Smyth to find out if County can do anything about Jedriak's fence. Clerk to ask
Phenie about Tate and Pressy Property. A1so�)to ask Phenie about monthly report. Clerk
asked Council if Valerie Donnell should recelive a Villaje pin. Ken Matthews advised
Council that Fern Hill gould receive a Village pin for her help with the Break Wall.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved Ken Matthews Seconded Edward Shelly
THAT this Regular Meeting be adjourned to meet again on November 9, 1981 unless a
Special Meeting is called. TIME: 11:35. Carried
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Mary E. Smyth APPROVE): Jack Smyth
Clerk REEVE
Village of Port Burwell
21st SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL 21 October, 1981
MINUTES of a special meeting of council held in the municipal office, Port Burwell,
at 2:00 PM on 21 October, 1981.
PRESENT: Jack Smyth - Reeve
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Ted Shelly - Coucillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Ma2y Smyth - Clerk
Goat-) LuucK: AK,t,JT
VISITORS: Howard Greenly - MTC
Edith Stubbs - Bank Manager
1. CASH FLOW
Howard Greenly agreed to subsidize the Village in the amount of $511,413.00 for
County Road Reconstruction, but the Village has to pay the interest themselves.
Howard Greenly advised that some small construction - ie sidewalks will be the
Village's responsibility.
2. PROCEDURE FOR PAYBACK
The M.O.E. will send a bill to the Village. The Village will pay the bill then
serif a photostat of cheque to the M.T.C. for reimbursement.
3. AGREEMENTS
The M.T.C. is to sign an agreement with the Village which states that the M.T.C.
will subsidize the Village for reconstruction of connecting link. Council to
pass a borrowing by law in order to borrow $511,413.00 from the bank. Clerk to
find out whether O.M.B. approval is required in order to borrow $511,413.00. •
Clerk to send letter to C.I.B.C. stating whether or not O.M.B. approval is
required. Clerk also to send letter to Mike Latta (M.O.E.) telling him that it
will be at least 3 weeks before letter of credit can be obtained.
4. DRAINS
Council advised that the Drain on Pitt St. East of Robinson should be replaced.
Steel flume for at least 165' East of Robinson St. would be the Village's
responsibility. It was discussed that Robinson St. Business Area should be
finished by June 30 or not started before September 1.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Moved Harry Alward Seconded Ken Matthews
THAT this special meeting be adjourned. Carried.
THIS MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:40 PM.
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Mary E Smyth APPROVED: JACK SMYTH
Clerk REEVE
VILLAGE OF PORT BURWELL
22nd ROular Meeting 9 November, 1981
MINUTES of a Regular Meeting held in the Municipal Office, Port Burwell at 7:30 P.M. on
Tuesday 9 November, 1981.
PRESENT: JACK Smyth - Reeve
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Ted Shelly - Councillor
Gord Loucks - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Mary Smyth - Clerk
VISITORS: Mrs. Lee
411, Mrs. Gillis
Ron Bradfield
Mark Smith - T.N.
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Harry Alward:
THAT Minutes of the Regular Meeting he]ji 13 October, 1981 and the minutes of AI Special
Meeting held 21 October, 1981 be adopted as read and ammended. Carried.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
Clerk was advised that it was 1978 or 1979 when John McCord's water was hooked up.
Clerk to find minutes stating this. It was mentioned that the garbage was not being
picked up on a regular time schedule. Clerk to send letter to St. Thomas Sanitary
advising them of this. Jack Smyth advised Council that he was speaking with Mike
Latta and Mike told him that the Village did not need O.M.B. approval to acquire the
letter of credit. Clerk to set up meeting with N.N.R. (Dave Ward) to discuss site
for treatment plant.
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS
a. Mrs. Lee, re: work order charge - Mrs. Lee showed concern about the work order
she received for grass cutting. She stated that she had made arrangements prior
to the date due for grass cutting. Mrs. Lee stated that Mr. Lacroix had knowledge
of her having someone hired to cut her grass for her for the summer. Clerk to
send letter to Mrs. Lee stating that the grass mowing charge has been dropped.
Moved Gord Loucks , Seconded Ken Matthews
THAT the Village of Port Burwell hereby deletes grass mowing charge of $100.00 sent
to Mrs. Lee. Carried.
b. Ron Bradfield, re: Oriental Lodge. Ron asked Council if they would consider
writing off the 1981 taxes on this property as it has not been used due to unsafe
conditions. Council to advise Ron at a later date. Ron also requested that the
sidewalk in front of Mrs. Browns house on Strachan St. be repaired. Ron also asked
if a street light could be erected by Ralph Hurley's boat shop. Council advised
that it would probably be budgeted for next year. Ron Bradfield brought to
Councils attention that the Port Burwell School could be torn down. It was
brought to their attention that when the time comes there could be a battle as to
where to put the new school. In Port Burwell or Vienna?
4. READING/CONSIDERING COMMUNICATIONS
a. "Township of West Nissouri", re: support of resolution. File. Council did not
support this resolution.
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b. Delphine Hayward, re: monthly report received. Ken Matthews suggested that there
should be a deadline on the purchasing of dog tags. It was also suggested that
every letter sent by Delphine should be registered and a copy attached to monthly
report. Council would like Delphine to state the comments of the property owners,
0cwhen she speaks with them.
. Long Point Conservation Authority re: the planting of trees. Council suggested
that Long Point should plant trees in their own conservation park. Council advised
that the Village does not need trges planted anywhere. It was discussed as to
whether the Long Point Conservation Authority should start cutting their own grass
in Conservation Park.
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d. Giffels, re: copy of letter sent to Howard Greenly. File.
e. H.H. Greenly, re: Copy of letter sent to Giffels. File. 4
F. M.O.E., re: letter of sewer confirmation. File.
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g. Erwin Kraftscik, re: approval from Council for the keeping of racing pigeons.
Clerk to send letter to Mr. Kraftscik, stating that it is all right with Council
as long as the pigeon coops are not an eyesore to the Village.
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS
Moved Edward Shelly Seconded Ken Matthews
THAT Voucher No. 12-81 is hereby approved for payment. Carried.
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
40 a. Finance, Jack Smyth. Jack advised Council that there is $14,755.06 in the Harbour
account.
b. Licenses, Building and Health, Ken Matthews. One building permit to he reviewed by
Council then handed back to Minnie-May Brown. John Fehr wants to add on to his
garage. It is all right with Council as long as Minnie -May and Ralph Brown check
to see where his weeping bed is. There was also a permit of A. Bartolacci's and
one for I. Loewen which were both approved. Council would like to know if a
building permit was issued for Elliot's house on the corner of Victoria and
Waterloo.
c. Roads, Jack Smyth. Jack advised Council that Ken has been raking leaves and
grading.
d. Fire and Police, Ken Matthews. Ken Matthews talked to Hugh Brooks and Hugh
advised that he is within his budget. Ken Matthews advised Council that Hugh
Brooks is to go over the use of respirator with the firemen.
e. Personnel and Property, Gord Loucks. Clerk advised that Valerie is doing quite well.
f. Parks and Recreation, Gord Loucks. Gord advised Council that the Recreation Board
cooked breakfast for the men who competed in the mud race. Gord also advised
that a Recreation Meeting should be set up to discuss the Santa Claus Parade.
Clerk to Contact Mahlon Chute and advise him that Council would like the Christmas
light put up as soon as possible. •
g. Development, Harry Alward. Nil report.
h. 0.H.R.P., Ted Shelly. Nil report.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. O.G.R.A. Convention. Will anyone be attending? lord Loucks and Jack Smyth will
be attending.
b. James Davison Estate, dog patrol increase-from $14.00 per hour to $17.00 per hour;
plus $25.00 extra per month. Clerk to wait and see what Mrs. Davison says about
the rate increase. The Clerk to then advise Council and then pass a resolution
supporting this increase.
c. M.N.R., Dave Ward, re: would like letter stating Council's views on road closure,
parking lot site, etc. Clerk to set up meeting with Dave Ward and Gene Murphy
from the M.N.R. Jack to invite Warden of Elgin County to attend.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Tendering of Village owned pistol. Ken Matthews suggested that a box be built to
display the pistol. Jack Smyth to make a case for the pistol.
b. Acts, to be reviewed by Council. In Clerk's office to be reviewed by Council.
c. Increase of penalty and interest on overdue, current Taxes and Tax Arrears.
Clerk to send Council copy of proposed bylaw for Council's review before passing.
d. Summary of construction and maintenance expenditures to be signed by authorizing
officials. Jack Smyth - Reeve, and Mary Smyth - Clerk,signed forms to be reviewed
by M.T.C.
9. BY LAWS
a. Review conditions of work and holidays.
b. Ministry of Transportation - By Law concerning the proposal and estimate of cost
for the reconstruction of Erieus and Robinson Streets.
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Moved Gordon Loucks, Seconded H.O. Alward
THAT by law No. 374 be read a first time. Read and carried.
Moved H.O. Alward, Seconded Gordon Loucks
THAT by law No. 374 be read a second time. Reading dispensed with and car^ied.
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Edward Shelly
THAT by law No. 374 be read a third time. Carried
10.NEXT MEETING
17 November, 1981 - Special Meeting with Firs-Marshall. Closed meeting.
14 December, 1981 - Regular Meeting. Ted Shelly would like a cake because it is
his birthday.
11.CTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Clerk to purchase books in order to bind old minutes.
Jack asked if Elgin County Warden could come to aur Special Meeting. No
Gord advised that he would like his remuneration early. Approved by Council.
Council advised that it is all right for Ed Matthews to attend Special Meeting.
Council advised Clerk to notify Mrs..Stubbs of any future meetings ^oncerning
the finance of the sewers.
12.ADJOURNMENT
Moved Gordon Loucks Seconded Edward Shelly
THAT this Regualr Meeting be adjourned to meet again 17 November, 1981 at their
Special Meeting and to meet again 14 December, 1981 at their next Regular Meeting
unless another Special Meeting is called. Carried. TIME: 10:00 P.M.
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Clerk Reeve
Village of Port Burwell
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23rd SPECIAL MEETING 17 November, 1981
MINUTES of a Special Meeting of Council held in the municipal office, Port Burwell,
on Tuesday 17 November, 1981 at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Jack Smyth - Reeve
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Ted Shelly - Councillor
Gord Loucks - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Mary Smyth - Clerk
VISITORS: Hugh Brooks - Fire Chief
Ed Matthews - Deputy Chief
Gerry Sunstrum - Fire Marshall
1. FIRE DEPARTMENT SURVEY
Gerry Sunstrum advised Council that the Fire Department Survey was done by
resolution of Council, and done confidentially. Nobod;• has seen this report
as yet. Council can do whatever they want to with this report. (ie,
reporters).
Mr. Sunstrum advised that he made eighteen recommendations.
2. RECOWENDATIONS
1. By-law No. 141 be repealed and the Department be re-organized in
accordance with the Recommended Organization Chart (Table 1) and
that a by-law to establish and regulate the Department under the
provisions of Section 354(1) and Para 26 of the Municipal Act,
RSO 1970, Chapter 284, be passed in accordance with the Recommended
Establishing and Regulating By-law (Appendix A).
2. The Chief of the Fire Department be appointed as an inspector under
the provisions of Section 3, para 2 of Bill 62, the Building Code
Act, 1974. (Appendix B).
3. Rules for the Department be made and published by 'the Chief of the
Department in accordance with the recommended rules of the Department
(Appendix C) under the provisions of Section 6 of the recommended
Establishing and Regulating By-law. (Appendix A).
4. A system be established to maintain records of fire loss and other
emergency responses, apparatus maintenance and repairs, station and
apparatus inventory, accident reports, firefighters' attendance at
fires and training meetings, fire prevention inspections and such
other records as may be deemed necessary.
5. The verbal fire protection agreement entered into by the Village
with the Ministry of Natural Resources be reviewed by the Municipal
Solicitor and He/She be instructed to prepare a formal undertaking
under terms and conditions mutually agreeable to the parties
concerned.
6. A triple combination fire truck designed in accordance with ULC-
S515 and equipped with a pump of a minimun capacity of 3000 L/min
at 1000 kPa and a water tank of 2200 1 capacity be purchased in
1981 and located in the fire station at Port Burwell to replace
the 1932 model, which could be maintained as an antique, in a
location other than the fire station.
7. Sufficient fire fighters be employed in 1981 so as to provide
proper manning of each vehicle.
8. A program of pre-fire planning be implemented for all major
occupancies within the Municipality.
9. Post-fire evaluations be implemented as policy by the fire
department and carried out as soon as practical after each alarm
of fire or emergency.
10. Salvage and overhaul operations become a normal part of fire .
department operations.
11. An Auto Extrication Program be implemented by the fire department.
12. An In-Service Fire Department Training Program be established to
provide recruit and refresher training for the members of the
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13. Applications be made for the Chief and the Deputy Chief of the
Department to attend the Fire Protection Technology Course at the
Ontario Fire College and application be made for the other officers
of the Department to attend the Course in subsequent years.
14. A system be established to receive alarms of fire and alert all
fire fighters simultaneously.
15. A recording device be purchased to record all incoming and out-
going conversations by telephone or radio for alarms of fire and
other emergencies.
16. An approved-type, short-wave radio system be established in the
Department.
17. A Fire Prevention By-law be passed based on a list of fire
prevention measures provided by the Chief of the Department,
and be reviewed by the Municipal Solicitor with instructions to
ensure that there is adequate Provincial enabling Legislation
and that there is no conflict with Provincial Law.
16. A program of In-Service Fire P'reve?tion Inspections be
established.
Mr. Sunstrum advised Council that the Fire Chief is only in authority
under the Council.
Mr. Sunstrum advised the Fire Chief that he should keep a record file for
houses which have burnt etc. He informed Mr. Brooks that the records kept are
very essential to the operating of the fire department.
Mr. Sunstrum advised that drivers of fire trucks are required to have a
class D license.
The Council advised the Fire Marshall that they also have an agreement
(by resolution) to protect a property outside of the Village.
3. FOUR WAYS FIRE DEPARMENT CAN LEAVE VILLAGE
1. Mutual aid agreement.
2. Formal written agreement with somebody.
3. If Municipality owns building outside boundary within reason.
4. If fire outside of Municipality is threatening building within
Municipality.
Mr. Sunstrum advised that there was no grant available for fire departments
right now for the purchase of new equipment. He also advised that used
equipment for sale on the market is usually O.K. for purchasing. Council
advised the Fire Marshall that the Village has a reserve fund set up. Jack
advised that a new fire truck is the Villages first priority.
Mr. Sunstrum advised that the Ontario Fire Code is now law, passed two
weeks ago. The Fire Marshall advised the Council that they should send out
phone stickers stating fire No.s, Police No.s, etc.
Ken Matthews asked how many members are required on a Voluntary Fire
Department. Fire Marshall advised that the minimus is 5 men on 1 truck and
another 4 men backing them up on the hoses. It takes two men to handle one
hose line. Council advised that the Park is completely in the Village.
4. HAZARD
. Gord Loucks inquired about when a place (house) has to be considered a
fire hazard.
Fire Marshall cited quote from the Fire Marshall's Act. He advised the
age, condition, vacant, close to other houses, or there combustables present
in the building, open to the public and electricity available. It is not
really considered a hazard if the electricity is off, if people don't have.
access to it and if its not close to other buildings.
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23rd SPECIAL MEETING - 3 - 17 November, 1981
Fire Marshall advised that every fireman should take turns driving fire
truck and handling equipment. There should be no favourites as to who drives
the truck. He also advised that time should be taken to teach firemen how
to wear face mask. The Fire Marshall advised Hugh Brooks that if he would like
a meeting set up with Fire Marshall to go over metrics.) Hugh is to contact
Mr. Sunstrum if he wants metric meeting set up.
5. WHAT TO DO WITH REPORT
1. Read over very carefully.
2. Mr. Sunstrum will be back to the Village after the new year to find
out how Council feels about this report.
3. Mr. Sunstrum will come in once a year for 5 years to find ou t what
recommendations have been implemented or rejected.
Council to advise at their next meeting their feelings towards the report.
Council did advise Mr. Sunstrum that the worst thing would be the
implementation due to cost.
It was also recommended that the Fire Department should subscribe to
a fire fighting magazine.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved Ed Shelly, Seconded Ken Matthews.
THAT this Special Meeting be adjourned to meet again on the 24 November,
1981 at their Special Meeting and again on 14 December, 1981 at their
next Regular Meeting unless a Special Meeting is called. Carried.
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24th SPECIAL MEETING 24 November, 1981
MINUTES of a Special Council Meeting held in the Municipal Office, Port Burwell, at 7:30 P.M.
Tuesday 24 November, 1981.
PRESENT : Jack Smyth - Reeve
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Ted Shelly - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Mary Smyth - Clerk
VISITORS: Dave Ward - M.N.R.
Gene Murphy - M.N.R.
1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Ministry of Natural Resources was hoping to hear some good news as to the closing
of Chatham Street. The M.N.R. stated that they would like to set the Sewage Treatment
Plant directly in the middle of Chatham Street; so as to have people pay to get into
the beach area. They also stated that they would like to place a gravel parking lot
to the East of Chatham Street and also to do some landscaping(planting trees). The
M.N.R. expressed their concern that the site of the Sewage Plant might turn people
away from swimming in the beach area. It was.,suggested by the M.N.R. that the Plant
should be screened from the Publics' view. They suggested that they could plant trees
around the Plant as to hide it from the Public's view. The M.N.R. also stated that
they would replace some sand dunes as to stop silt and sand from depositing in the
harbour.
Jack advised Mr. Murphy that it would take quite awhile to close Chatham Street as
it is a County road. Jack stated that definetly quite a few County Council members
are against the closure of Chatham Street. Mr. Murphy advised that the residents
would have 30 days to object to the closure of Chatham Street, and 30 days for M.N.R.
to meet their requirements. The M.N.R. would like a resolution for next meeting stating
that the Council approves with the closing of Chatham Street. The resolution is then
to be taken to the Road Committee for their views on the matter.
2. DOG PATROLLING INCREASE
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Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Edward Shelly.
THAT the Village of Port Burwell agrees with the rate increase for dog patrolling as
increased by Mrs. J. Davison. The increase being $14.00 to $17.00 per hour plus
$25.00 extra per month. Carried.
3. PLANNING BOARD
Moved Edward Shelly, Seconded H.O. Alward.
THAT Ken Matthews and Jack Smyth to sit in on the East Elgin Planning Board. (to be
the Port Burwell representatives). Carried.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Moved H.O. Alward, Seconded Ken Matthews.
THAT this Special Meeting be adjourned to meet again at their next Regular Meeting
dated for 14 December, 1981 unless a Special Meeting is called. Carried. TIME: 9:28 P.M.
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25th REGULAR MEETING 14 December, 1981
MINUTES of a Regular Meeting held in the Municipal office, Port Burwell at 7:30 P.M. on
Monday 14 December, 1981.
PRESENT : Jack Smyth - Reeve
Ken Matthews - Councillor
Gord Loucks - Councillor
Harry Alward - Councillor
Edward Shelly - Councillor
Mary Smyth - Clerk
VISITORS: Mark Smith - Tillsonburg News
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Ed Shelly.
THAT minutes of the Regular Meeting held 9 November, 1981 and minutes of a Special
Meetings held November 17 and 24, 1981 be adopted as read. Carried.
2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES -
It was adivesd that Ed Shelly should be written "Ed" in the minutes instead of
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Taxeson the Oriental Lodget.L.written off.
Moved Cord Loucks, Seconded Harry Alward.
THAT THE 1981 building taxes on the Oriental Lodge be written off. Carried.
Council advised that the whole of the fire survey should be adopted.
Moved Ken Matthews, Seconded Harry Alward.
THAT the Village of Port Burwell adopt in whole the survey conducted by the Fire
Marshall and we will strive to implement the recommedations in the Fire Marshalls'
report. Carried.
Clerk to see if beach property is ours instead of the Federal Governments'. Clerk
to send letter to Ian Linton to find out If we can legally close off the only access
to a property south of area to be closed. Clerk to send copy of resolution closing
Chatham Street to Bob Moore and Ministry of Natural Resources.
Moved Edward Shelly, Seconded Ken Matthews.
THAT the Village of Port Burwell requests closure of the south end of Chatham Street,
starting at the northerly side of the proposed treatment plant site and extending
southerly to the waters' edge of Lake Erie. Carried.
3. DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS
4. READING/CONSIDERING COMMJNICATIONS
a. Long Point Conservation Authority, re: seeking local individual to operate and
maintain park. Clerk to set up meeting with Jim Oliver at the first of the year
to go over the possibility of the Village taking the Park back over.
b. Township of Rochester, re: support of resolution. FIle.
c. Township of Greenock, re: Support of resolution. File.
d. Ministry of Government Services, re: barristers and solicitors engaged to
S handle land easement. It was noted that the land easement transaction should
close on March 19, 1982. Clerk to send copy of letter received from the
Ministry of Government Services to our Solicitor (Ian Linton).
5. PASSING ACCOUNTS
Moved Harry Alward, Seconded Ken Matthews.
THAT voucher No 13-81 is hereby approved for payment. Carried.
Jack Smyth declared a conflict of interest on item No. 37.
25th REGULAR MEETING - 2 - lk December, 1981
(,. REPORT OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
a. Finance, Jack Smyth - nil report.
b. Licenses, building and Health, Ken Matthews. Ken received a building permit for
Mr. Elliott - Aluminum siding. A demoltion permit for Delphine Hayward. A
building permit for Don Smithson and a building permit for John Fehr. Clerk
to have these permits signed by Ralph Brown (building inspector).
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c. Roads, Jack Smyth. Jack advised that Ken Kirkpatrick has been cutting brush.
Could not afford stump removal this fall. $27.00 per stump. Man to return in the
spring.
d. Fire and Police, Ken Matthews. nil report.
e. Personnel and property, Gord Loucks. Turkeys to be ordered for Ken Kirkpatrick,
Mary Smyth, and Valerie Donnell; up to 201bs. each.
f. Parks and Recreation, Gord Loucks. fiord is upset because lighthouse float did
not make front page of the Tillsonbung News. Gord also advised that he distributed
stuffed animals to little babies at the parade. Gold advised that the Recreation
Board might strive for a ane day carnival instead of a whole weekend.
g. Development, Harry Alward. Steps on east side of Chatham Street to be considered
being put back. Council advised that the weeds on that hillside should be cut
down on Ken Kirkpatrick's spare time.
h. O.H.R.P., Edward Shelly. Approved Ed Matthews invoice for payment and also
approved inspection to be done on Gerald Matthews' property.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Resolution from Council approving undertaking process of work for road recon-
struction on the connecting link.
Moved Gord Loucks, Seconded Ken Matthews.
THAT the Council of the Village of Port Burwell approves with the undertaking process
of work for road reconstruction on the connecting link. Carried.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, re: $300.00 donation. Table for
January 1982 meeting.
b. M.T.C. re: vehicle registration fees for fire trucks and rescue vehicles.
Copy of letter to be sent to Hugh Brooks for him to pin on his bulletin
board for renewal.
c. R.O.M.A., re: annual conference, will anyone be attending? No. File.
d. Alan Foster, re: volunteer fireman. File. Medicals are coming up after first
of the year.
e. I.E.S., re: options to turn to for Canon service contract. Clerk to call I.E.S.
and tell them to send down a salesman to see what kind of trade in he will give
us on Canon copier for the purchase of a new copier.
f. Meeting for wage increase. Special meeting to be set up between the 4th to
the 8th of January, 1982.
9. BY LAWS
III a. Building by law. Council to review this rough draft and note any comments they
might have.
10. NEXT MEETING
11 January, 1982 - Regular Meeting.
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11. OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Dog tags to be given to Delphine for distribution at first of year. Ron Bradfield
would like a Street light down by the harbour. Ron would pay for the light if the
Village would reimburse him in the new year. Clerk to see if property at bottom of
old steps is private or not. Maybe a light could be put in on that pole.
Could Council do anything about kids riding mo+orbikes behind hardware store and
causing erosion. It was suggested that a meeting be set up with the kids and the
police. If meeting does not help then property owners can take it from there.
Harry Alward is quite upset about the Tate and Pressey property. Clerk to ask
Delphine to attend next meeting. Also to have Delphine send registered letters to
these people giving them so many days to clean up. Council was curious as to whether
the Gheysen property across from the School could be torn down. Harry advised whether
we could change the parking on the west side of Robinson to parallel instead of angle.
This will be looked into after the road is recontructed. It was also suggested that
the gully on the corner of Pitt and Robinson be filled in and paved to make a parking
lot. The drain in the gully would have to be reinforced first.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved Gord Loucks, Seconded Ed Shelly.
THAT this regular meeting be .adjourned to meet again 11 January, 1982 at their regular
meeting unless a special meeting is called. Time: 10:20. Carried.
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Village of Port Burwell
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