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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 22, 1982 29/82 - 119 - COUNCIL MEETING A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, November 22, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor J. Anderson COUNCILLORS: Byers Cahill Coburn Robertson Stoner ALSO PRESENT: N. C. Marshall - Town Manager B. Taylor - Town Clerk ABSENT Councillor Fisher - on vacation (1) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of November 15, 1982 ( I I) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #98/82 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Byers That the Tender T-23-82 submitted by Lamco Construction Limited for the construction of storm sewers on McKay Road in the amount of $39,777.00 be approved. CARRIED 30/82 - 125 - I honestly believe this Council has the wherewithal to achieve this. I also believe that in years to come, the residents will be satisfied with the next three years of this Council and I further believe that with the mixture of the new Members of Council, the continued excellent service of all the Town staff, the guidance of the Mayor, the next three years shall be rewarding to us and beneficial to all the residents of Pickering. Thank you. Councillor Kitchen Mr. Mayor, Fellow Councillors, Ladies and Gentlemen First of all, I wish to thank the many people who worked for me and supported me in the past election. The election in Ward 2 was one of issues - issues which must be transformed into solutions and actions. My inaugural speech will consist mainly of these issues and what may be solutions to these issues. The traffic headaches at the Liverpoool Road/Highway 401 interchange were mentioned frequently. Safety and accessi- bility to the highway 401 were acknowledged goals of every candidate for municipal office. In order to prevent the closing of this interchange, the Ministry of Transpsortation and Communications must be advised by the Pickering Council that we strongly object to the closing, and of our reasons for our objections. I intend to introduce a motion to Council in this regard. Our municipal transit system should be second to none, not just better than nothing. I have received numerous complaints about our existing system which I believe can be answered by changes in the system. If public transit is to survive in Pickering, we must find ways to encourage people to use it by making it cõñVënient and reliable. Also, it must become efficient and not be a heavily subsi- dized service which could be subject to cancellation in an austerity budget. The cost of municipal services should be divided among the residents of our great town as equitably as possible. In this regard, I intend to introduce a motion in Council to undertake a study under section 86 of the Assessment Act to equalize assessment throughout the Town of Pickering, but not increase our overall obligations for Regional and School Board taxation. Good communications between the public, the Town and the elected officials will benefit all parties. In this regard, I will ask Council to hold its Executive Meetings in less formal surroundings so that the public, delegations and the Mayor and Councillors can talk more freely and there- fore communicate better. - 126 - 30/82 '."'"'_...."""","""". ,. ,........_.....--.._~~.~..,'" Last, but maybe most important of all in these tight economic times, the Council, Management and Staff must work together to provide the level of services wanted and needed by our community without causing a major increase in local tax- ation. The key words are flexibility and efficiency in order to accomplish this. I wish to congratulate the Mayor and Members of Council in their elections, and wish them all well in accomplishing the goals which each have set for themselves in the following term of office. Thank you. Councillor Mitchell Ladies and Gentlemen of the Gallery, Mr. Mayor, fellow Councillors, what is Pickering? To some people it is merely a dot on a map. To others, it is a small town which should be part of the larger centres abutting it. However, to us, who live here and can identify with Pickering's uniqueness, it is much more than this. It is a large town which at this time offers the contrast of the most modern day facilities with a legacy from the past. This contrast is indeed unique and is the main ingredient in Pickering's attractability to new residents and is what has caused many senior residents to continue to live here. It is clear to me that if we are to continue to have this uniqueness and pride in our Town, we must never give up the values which make Pickering an extremely viable and idealistic place to live. It is important and indeed would be unforgivable if Pickering were to become just another town in Ontario and not the Town which develops a lasting legacy which will be a thriving example for future commun- ities to reflect on. Pickering is indeed a rapidly growing town and as a result many of the facilities which are needed to facilitate this enormous increase in population have struggled with growing pains - public transit, public works, fire protection, ambulance service and schools to name a few, have noticeably been affected. Development of new communities and our industrial base is in a continuous growth cycle; one which at times calls for decisions which will shape our town and have a long lasting and profound effect on the immediate community of Pickering. To this end, I dedicate myself to ensure that Pickering's uniqueness will always be preserved and that the things which give Pickering such a strong foundation will always be solid and continuous. I look forward to the next three years as the Local Councillor for Ward 1 with a great deal of enthusiasm and I further look forward to sharing this enthusiasm with my fellow Councillors and in working together with them for a Pickering which is built on the strongest foundation of all, pride, respect and dignity, for where we walk today, our children will walk tomorrow. - JU¡OL -C.:> - 127 - Councillor Robertson Mr. Mayor, Members of Council, Ladies and Gentlemen: For me this is indeed an enjoyable experience to sit at this particular meeting and I wish all Members of Council well in the forthcoming term. The Council of the past two years was an exceptional Council in that it achieved a great many things. This I believe, Mr. Mayor, we were able to do because we put aside personal ambitions and concentrated on the business of the municipal- ity. The next three years has been predicted to be very difficult ones for everyone including municipalities. It is going to call for all the sagacity and experience that Council can muster. It will require courage to make the many decisions that will face us. I believe, Mr. Chairman, that if all Members of the Council can lay aside their own personal feelings and work as a team, these years will once again prove beneficial to the Town of Pickering. I therefore wish the Members of the Council well and also ask them to remember their responsibilities are firstly, towards the Town and secondly to the residents. As a team we should be able to carryon with the sound development and future of Pickering. Councillor Stoner Mr. Mayor, fellow Members of Council, Ladies and Gentlemen - I can't tell you how pleased I am to be sitting here tonight and making another inaugural address. I expect the new Pickering Council will be able to work together for the good of the whole, economic issues will undoubtedly be at the forefront of everyone's minds. Discussion on the preliminary budget will begin right after Christmas. Some extremely difficult decisions will have to be made concerning levels of service. It will certainly be a "No Frills" budget. Pickering is one of the few fortunate mun- icipalities in Ontario still experiencing growth in the commercial, industrial and residential sectors but the timing of these projects will be crucial because of their impact on our tax assessment. Promotion of the Town and the creation of permanent jobs is high priority on my per- sonal project list for 1983. I would like to say "Thank You" to all the Pickering residents who made the effort to get out and vote on November 8th. The voter turnout was very good in all areas, especially when you consider that there was no Mayoralty race to create general widespread interest. There was a fine slate of candidates to choose from in all three wards. It is now up to those who were elected to ensure that we live up to the electors' expectations. I owe a special debt of gratitude to the 185 people who helped to make my campaign a success. - 128 - 30/82 Many issues in Ward 3 were raised during the campaign - the traffic problems in Village East, the Denmar and Highway #2 intersection, Liverpool Road and 401 interchange, speeding on Fieldlight, street parking in the denser urban areas, the continuing legal battle of the nuclear soil, the impact of new development on existing neighbourhoods, odour problems at the garbage dump sites, planning in the hamlets, programs in the new Recreation Complex, a sidewalk on Valley Farm Road so that the residents of the retirement centre are not driving their wheelchairs down the street and much more. ... Preliminary discussion between the new Local Councillor, Wayne Arthurs and myself have demonstrated broad areas of agreement between us on serving our community. I am looking forward to working with the new Council and the people of Pickering in the next few years. (VI) INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF MAYOR JOHN E. ANDERSON As your Mayor for the next three years, I am reminded of the tasks facing us in the future, and also the need for a good, effectively-organized, and progressive Council. The people have spoken and put their faith in the persons sitting here in the hope that the end result will be for the continued success of Pickering. I would like to welcome the new Members of our Council, Ward 1 Local Councillor, Bob Mitchell, Ward 2 Local Councillor, Don Kitchen and Ward 3 Local Councillor, Wayne Arthurs. I would also like to welcome back, Regional Councillor for Ward 1, Laurie Cahill, Regional Councillor for Ward 2, Alex Robertson, and Norah Stoner who returns in the new position of Regional Councillor for Ward 3. To progress means to move forward, and this can only work if our Council is comprised of the people who want to con- tribute and work together for the betterment of our Town. I feel we must always remember that we are only as strong as the support shown by the residents of Pickering, and each Member of this term's Council has met the challenge of the election and has come out on top. Our Council fully represents the people's choice. I would like to mention at this time the people who worked hard to assist me in the preparations for an election. Although a campaign was not necessary, these supporters were ready to back me and worked very hard to be sure that I was ready to meet head on any challengers. I feel extremely proud of the show of support and confidence that has been shown in me and will do my utmost to be worthy of that accolade. 30/82 - 129 - A lot has happened over the past two years. The growth of our Town is progressing with incredible speed and our task of managing the Town is cut out for us. We must retain a solid, united position in our endeavours. This coming term if we hope to fulfill our dreams for the Town of Pickering. We must grow in thought with it and direct our efforts to the important issues concerning our Town. Let's keep the doors to Council open to all those concerns and strive to maintain the quality and standard worthy of our Town's pride. The problems you may be sure will be never-ending, but they are our problems and with the understanding that I am sure we all share, we can work towards success. My first and foremost hope for the new Council is that it will be a harmonious one. Each of us is entitled to express his or her own opinion. In fact, we are under an obligation to our electors to do that, but when all is said and done, each and everyone of us has the same obli- gation: to co-operate together in order to provide for the people of Pickering the best municipal administration of which we are capable. In the end that is our only obli- gation. I believe, that co-operation is the best way to achieve that goal. A lot of time and hard work is called for during any term of office, so let's keep the pace going because Pickering deserves the best. Our aim this term should centre around continued stablility which can only be obtained through united leadership. With continued stability, the proof is in the progress. We must continue to enhance the growth of Pickering and to assure the people that our aim in all decisions made is for the good of our hometown, and its residents. Decisions are not the total responsibility of anyone person, you know that and so do I. Only a well thought-out issue can be objectively dealt with in any sense of accuracy or speed. Let's try to bring forth our challenges in an organized and mature way. Thank you. (VII) RESOLUTIONS Resolution 100/82 Moved by Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Stoner That Mayor Anderson be authorized to declare Friday, December 10th, 1982 as "Human Rights Day" in the Town of Pickering. CARRIED - 130 - 30/82 LVIII) BY-LAWS Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Robertson moved for leave to introduce By-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 1592/82 To fix the salaries of the Commissioners of the Pickering Hydro-Electric Commission for the period commencing December 1st, 1982 and enquiring on November 30th, 1983. THIRD READING Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Stoner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 1592/82 be adopted, and that the said By-laws be now read a Third Time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-laws read a first, second and third time and finally passed. (IX) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 1593/82 Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Stoner moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the Monday, December 6, 1982, and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed. - 131 - 30/82 (X) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:10 P.M. Dated December 20th 1982