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COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, April 21, 1997 at 7: 3 0
p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D. Ryan
S. Senis
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn
N. Carroll
B. Taylor
P. Wyger
E. Buntsma
D. Kearns
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- General Manager
- Director of Planning
- Town Clerk
- Town Solicitor
- Director of Parks and Facilities
- Co-ordinator of Council Services
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 7, 1997
Special Meeting of April 7 1997
Councillor Senis declared an interest in the Minutes of the April 7,
1997 Council MeetinS!: as her husband is involved in a property
acQuisition with the Ontario Sport LeS!:ends Hall of Fame.
DEL~GA TIONS
Jim Mason, Chair, Pickering Hydro introduced Ralph Sutton,
Commissioner and John Wiersma, General Manager and addressed Council
with respect to the proposed amalgamation of the local hydro commissions.
John Wiersma advised that a feasibility study had been undertaken and the
main goal was to better service customers at a lower cost.
Greg Priamo, representing Loblaws, addressed Council with respect to his
client's application to allow a garden centre at the Supercentre. Mr.
Priamo provided a letter to Council members responding to concerns
previously stated and requested that Council readdress the access question.
He requested approval of this application.
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The following persons addressed Council with respect to the development
of Woods mere Properties on Strouds Lane, west of Autumn Crescent.
a.
David Stewart, representing Woodsmere Properties advised that
through consultation with the residents and Planning staff
consensus was reached for a development of 28 semi-detached
homes, a small townhouse block and future development block. He
requested Council's approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment
Application and the Draft Plan of Subdivision.
b.
Doug Shearer, 1794 Autumn Crescent advised that an agreement
with respect to housing has been reached. Concerns remain
regarding environmental impact, noise, traffic, schooling, etc. He
requested that residents be kept informed of any development
regarding this application.
c.
George Moretti, 1770 Autumn Crescent spoke on behalf of the
residents, thanking the Mayor, Council and staff for their diligence
in this matter. He also thanked those residents who met on a
weekly basis to deal with this application.
4.
Harold Hough, representing the Pickering Harbour Company, addressed
Council with respect to By-law 4986/97 to stop-up, close and sell part of
Begley Street. He advised that the road closing issue is a necessary step in
the project at Begley Street. He requested Council's approval of the
present proposal which has the support of the Ad-hoc Committee.
Resolution #131/97
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Danny Tomlinson of Labelcraft Industries, 1020 Toy Avenue be heard
as a delegation.
CARRIED
5.
Danny Tomlinson of Labelcraft Industries, 1020 Toy Avenue addressed
Council with respect to activities which have taken place and are taking
place at 1048 Toy Avenue. He left photos of the site for Council's review.
Resolution #132/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Richard Ward be allowed to speak as a delegation.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #133/97 - See Appendix #1
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated April 14, 1997, be adopted with the
following amendments:
Item #1
Item # 1 was amended to increase the rear yard depth from 7.5 metres to 15 metres, and
removal of the scientific research or medical laboratory usage and light manufacturing
plant.
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Johnson,Pistirtto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Brenner and Dickerson
Item #2
Councillor Pistritto declared an interest as his brother owns a garden centre.
Item #2 be approved for a temporary use by-law for the months of April, May and June of
1997 only.
Item #9
Item #9 was amended to include:
"and further that our Federal Member of Parliament, Dan McTeague, be
requested to endorse and assist in securing financial assistance from the Great
Lakes 2000 Fund.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #134/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Item # 1 be amended to increase the rear yard depth from 7.5 metres to 15 metres,
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
Resolution #135/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Item # 1 be amended by removing the scientific research or medical laboratory as a
permitted use.
CARRIED
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson and Senis
Councillors Pistritto, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #136/97
Moved by Councillor Senis
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Item #1 be amended by removing light manufacturing plan as a permitted use.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Ryan and Senis
Councillors Johnson, Pistritto and Mayor Arthurs
Item #2 to Not Approve the application submitted by Loblaws for a garden centre was
lost.
Resolution #137/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That Item #2 with respect to the application submitted by Loblaws for a garden centre be
approved.
CARRIED
Resolution #138197
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Item #2 be amended to approve a temporary use by-law for the months of April, May
and June of 1997 only.
CARRIED
Resolution #139/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Item #9 be amended to add:
"and further that our Federal Member of Parliament, Dan McTeague, be requested to
endorse and assist in securing financial assistance from the Great Lakes 2000 Fund.
CARRIED
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Resolution #140/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 22/96, submitted by Woodsmere
Properties Ltd. on lands being Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, be
APPROVED AS REVISED, to allow reduced setbacks for residential development,
subject to the applicant satisfYing technical concerns raised by Metropolitan Toronto
Region Conservation Authority regarding reduced setbacks adjacent to natural areas.
That Town Council recommend that Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -96009, submitted by
Woodsmere Properties Ltd. on lands being Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, Town of
Pickering, be APPROVED AS REVISED, to allow the development of 28 semi-
detached dwelling units, and 3 multiple attached units subject to conditions.
That Town Council direct Staff to prepare appropriate conditions of approval to reflect
the Council position on Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 22/96, and Draft Plan
of Subdivision 18T -96009 for presentation to the Ontario Municipal Board.
CARRIED
Resolution #141/97
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That Town Council approve additional funding in the amount of $100,000 for the
Claremont Community Facility.
DEFERRED FOR TWO WEEKS
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #142/97
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That the above resolution be deferred for two weeks.
CARRIED
Resolution #143/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That the memorandum of the Director of Planning dated April 15, 1997 respecting
decisions of the Land Division Committee and the Committee of Adjustment be received.
CARRIED
Councillor Senis declared an interest as her husband has the property of Harvey
Storm listed for sale.
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Resolution #144/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"CELEBRATE YOUR WATERSHED WEEK" - May 4 - 10, 1997
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BY-LAWS
That Councillor Pistritto seconded by Councillor Johnson took leave to introduce by-laws
of the Town of Pickering:
By-law Number 4972/97
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham, in Part of Lots 10 and 11, Plan 282, in the Town of Pickering. (A 20/91)
By-law Number 4973/97
Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to
implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of
Durham, in Part of Lot 12, Plan 819 (Parts I, 2 and 3, 40R-17407), in the Town of
Pickering. (A 1/96)
By-law Number 4974/97
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Being a by-law to amend By-law 4657/95, which amends Restricted Area (Zoning) By-
law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District
Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lots 1 to 6, Plan 329, in the Town of
Pickering. (A 1/97)
By-law Number 4975/97
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to renew, for the period
September 1, 1996 to August 31, 1998, the Lease dated August 26, 1976 between The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Corporation of the Town of Pickering
respecting Part Lot 12, Concession 5, Pickering (Museum Parking Lot).
By-law Number 4976/97
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related
documentation respecting the development of part of Lots 1,2, 3 and 4, Plan 329 and part
Block 38, Plan 40M-XXXX, Pickering, [Rinal Enterprises Inc. - 18T-92013 (Phase 1)]
By-law Number 4977/97
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Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement respecting the
development of those parts of Lots 8, 9 and' 10, Registered Plan 489, Pickering,
designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-17305, Pickering (Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-
96004; Commercial Devco Inc.).
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By-law Number 4978/97
Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 2185/86, respecting Lots I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
and 7 and 16, 17, 18 and 19, Plan 40M-1365, Pickering.
By-law Number 4979/97
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Being a by-law to repeal Part Lot Control By-law 2038/85, respecting Lot 3, Plan 40M-
1347, Pickering.
By-law Number 4980/97
Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 52 and 56, Plan 40M-1866, Pickering (Mountain Ash
Drive) as public highway.
By-law Number 4981/97
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 45, Plan 350, Pickering, designated as Parts
4, 5 and 6, Plan 40R-17388, as public highway (Mountain Ash Drive).
By-law Number 4982/97
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 39, Plan M-1226, Pickering (McLeod Crescent) as
public highway.
By-law Number 4983/97
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction
purposes (Woodview Avenue).
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By-law Number 4984/97
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction
purposes (Appleview Road).
By-law Number 4985/97
Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking
Regulation - 1735 Bayly Street, Brock Commercial Centre and 905 Bayly Street, DCC
129).
By-law Number 4986/97
Being a by-law to stop-up, close and sell as public highway part of Begley Street, Plan
355, Pickering, being Parts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10, Plan 40R-17411, Part of Bay Street,
Plan 355, Pickering, being Part 9, Plan 40R-16457 and part of Hillside Drive, Plan 355,
Pickering, being Part 10, Plan 40R-16457 and to authorize their sale to abutting owners
and to stop-up and close to vehicular traffic that part of Begley Street being Parts 2, 6 and
8, Plan 40R-17411.
Recorded Vote:
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Yes:
No:
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Dickerson
By-law Number 4987/97
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement granting an Option to
Purchase respecting the future acquisition of Part of Block 239 and Part of Block 355,
Pickering and to authorize the execution of an agreement regarding snow clearing.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No;
Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Dickerson
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with By-law 4986/97:
Resolution #145197
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Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
To divide and pull #l(b) and (c) and (#4)
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THIRD READING:
Councillor Pistritto, seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-laws Numbers 4972/97, 4973/97, 4974/97, 4975/97,
4976/97, 4977/97, 4978/97, 4979/97, 4980/97, 4981/97, 4982/97, 4983/97, 4984/97,
4985/97, 4986/97 and 4987/97 be adopted and 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
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OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Councillor Ryan advised that he will be bringing forward a Notice of
Motion concerning a Code of Conduct for Staff and Council.
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2.
Councillor Ryan advised that the Fund Raising Dinner for the Ontario
Sport Legends Hall of Fame will be held at the Recreation Complex on
June 25th.
3.
Councillor Senis commented on the article printed in the Durham Sun
concerning herself She Declared an Interest with respect to this
newspaper advising that she will no longer agree to interviews by this
paper.
4.
Councillor Senis advised that a Frenchman's Bay Clean-up will be taking
place on Saturday, April 26th at the Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club
sponsored by the Yacht Club and Bay Watch.
5.
Councillor Brenner advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming
forward requesting the assistance of Janet Ecker in having Jose Arsenault
returned to Canada from a hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania..
6.
Councillor Brenner distributed information and commented on the Crime
Stoppers on Wheels program.
7.
Councillor Brenner also distributed information and commented on a
Transit Advisory Committee Report coming forward late Mayor June,
concerning Inter-Municipal Transportation.
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8.
Councillor Dickerson requested that the Director of Parks and Facilities
arrange a meeting with the Architect and Builder of the Claremont
Community Centre concerning the cost overrun.
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OTHER BUSINESS
9.
Councillor Dickerson commented on the planting and placement of trees in
the Lynn Heights Park.
10.
Councillor Johnson thanked Councillor Ryan for his comments on the
venue for the Ontario Sport Legends Hall of Fame Fund Raising Dinner.
11.
Councillor Johnson commented on the fashion with which items come to
Councils attention stating that not enough time is given to review the
Issues.
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12.
Councillor Johnson commented on the item in the Library Board Minutes
concerning the Western Branch and also on the item with respect to the
Claremont Branch.
13.
Councillor Johnson advised that the Lions Club Annual Event will be
taking place on May 10th in the new Claremont Community Centre.
14.
Councillor Johnson advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming
forward in support of the previously approved location of the Altona West
School Site.
15.
Councillor Johnson advised that the Old Timers Hockey/Bay Ridges
Hockey TournamentlFund Raiser which took place on Saturday was a
great success raising $5,000.
16.
The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
a.
The Town Clerk distributed on behalf of the General Manager
information concerning the Greater Toronto Co-ordinating
Committee (GTCC), Electronic Bank Payments, Super Blue Box
Recycling Open Houses, and the Brock West Landfill Site.
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CONFIRMA TION BY -LA W
By-law Number 4988/97
Councillor Ryan seconded by Councillor Johnson moved for leave to introduce a By-law
of the Town of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 21 st day of April, 1997 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
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on April 14, 1997, presents
its sixth report to Council- and recommends:
1.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 21/96
802226 ONTARIO LIMITED
PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1
(SOUTH SIDE OF QUARTZ STREET. EAST OF TOY AVENUE)
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/96 submitted by 802226
Ontario Limited on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, Town of Pickering,
be APPROVED AS REVISED to consolidate the zoning on the subject property
with specific uses and performance standards, subject to the conditions detailed in
Appendix No.1 to Recommendation Report No. 5/97, as amended in Section 2(ii)
by deleting a food preparation plant, a truck centre, a warehouse and scientific
research or medical laboratory use and a light manufacturing plant as a permitted
use, but that the proposed use of the property for outdoor storage, either
exclusively, or in conjunction with any other use, be REFUSED.
As Amended
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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4/96
LOBLAWS ASSOCIATED PROPERTIES INe.
PART OF LOT 23, CONCESSION 1
(THE SUPERCENTRE. 1970 LIVERPOOL ROAD)
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/96, submitted by Loblaws
Associated Properties Inc., on the subject property, known as Part of Lot 23,
Concession 1, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED for the months of April, May
and June, 1997 only.
As Amended
3.
REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
OPA 97-001/0 AND OPA 97-002/0
KOSE PROPERTIES INe. AND INV AR INDUSTRIAL
(THICK SON ROAD AND VICTORIA STREET - WHITBY)
That Planning Report No. 8/97 be forwarded to Regional Council as the Town's
comments on OPA 97-001/0 and OPA 97-002/0, and that the Region be advised
of the following specific comments:
(a)
Allowing retail warehouses in Employment Areas with floor areas as low
as 465 square metres may jeopardize the planned function of Central Areas;
therefore, the Town opposes the widespread development of retail
warehouses with floor areas significantly less than 2,000 square metres
within Employment Areas;
(b)
The concentration of retailing envisioned by the various proposals at
Thickson Road and Victoria Street in Whitby will perform many of the
retailing functions planned for Central Areas and Special Purpose
Commercial Areas; therefore, this competition should be evaluated in
considering the proposals; and, further. if the proposals are determined
acceptable, a Central Area, or other appropriate designation and policies,
instead of an exception to the "Employment Area" policies, should be
applied to the whole area; and
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The Region should support a modification to Amendment No. 28 to the
Durham Regional Official Plan to clarify that in permitting retail
warehouses in Employment Areas, the local official plan and zoning by-law
should specify whether supermarkets and department stores are permitted,
and if so, the extent of floor areas which may be devoted to such uses.
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4.
ROAD CLOSING AND SALE OF TOWN LANDS
PART OF APPLEVIEW ROAD, PLAN 1051
That the Town Solicitor be authorized to commence the process of stopping up,
closing and selling part of Appleview Road to the abutting owner as set out in
Legal Services Report L 16/97.
5.
ADJUSTMENT TO THE TAX ROLL
That the tax roll be reduced to reflect the adjustments and corrections to the tax
account in Appendix A of Treasurer' s Report 6/97 and summarized as follows:
Realty Taxes
Penalty & Interest
$ 26,756.04
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TOTAL
$ 26,756.04
6.
1997 SUBSIDY ALLOCATION FOR CONVENTIONAL
TRANSIT AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES
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That the Council of the Town of Pickering petition the Ministry of Transportation
for 1997 subsidy allocations as follows:
Capital
Operating
Conventional Transit
Specialized Services
$1,677,990
$ 38,750
$1,024,294
$ 249,864
7.
NOXIOUS WEEDS
That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering authorizes the
publication of a Public Notice regarding the destruction of weeds under the
provision of the Weed Control Act, RS.O. 1990, Chapter W.5 of the Province of
Ontario and directs the Regional Weed Inspectors to cause noxious weeds or weed
seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may deem proper; and
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That the expenses incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their
duties shall be placed on the Collector's Roll of the Town of Pickering against the
respective parcels concerned and that such amounts shall be collected in the same
manner in taxes under the Municipal Act.
8.
PROCLAIM APRIL 28TH AS A DAY OF MOURNING
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to proclaim April 28, 1997 as a Day of
Mourning in recognition of workers killed, injured or disabled on the job.
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9.
MTRCA AND TOWN OF PICKERING
TO BECOME PARTNERS TO REQUEST
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE
GREAT LAKES 2000 FUND
WHEREAS there has been an enormous amount of siltation occurring in
Frenchman's Bay as a result of development to the north and around the creeks
that drain into the Bay; and
WHEREAS Frenchman's Bay is an ecologically sensitive resource that has been
damaged over the years as a result of sediment flowing into the Bay and filling in
areas where important vegetation grows and damaging natural habitat where fish
spawn and birds and ducks nest; and
WHEREAS a plan must be put in place to reduce and control siltation and
pollution in Frenchman's Bay to ensure that this important natural resource is
protected for future generations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Pickering shall become a partner with the Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority to request financial assistance from the Great
Lakes 2000 Fund to help in projects to control siltation and pollution in
Frenchman's Bay; and
THAT a copy be forwarded to the MTRCA for their consideration; and
FURTHER that our Federal Member of Parliament, Dan McTeague, be requested
to endorse and assist in securing financial assistance from the Great Lakes 2000
Fund.
As Amended