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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 16, 1996 (Special) ~ . SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, September 16, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILWRS: M . B renner D. Dickerson R. Johnson E, Pistritto D, Ryan - Chairman . ABSENT: S.Senis(iU) ALSO PRESENT: B. Taylor - Town Cleric m A UTHORITY TO MEET IN CAMERA Resolution #305196 e Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That pursuant to Section 55(7) of the Municipal Act, R.S,O. 1990, c M.4S, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Town ofPic1cering hereby resolves to conduct a meeting closed to the public for the purpose of considering a property transaction, personnel mlltters and matters of litigation. CARRIED . . ~ 2 an BY-LAW That Councillor Dickerson seconded by CounciJJor Johnson took: leave to introduce by- laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4846/96 Being a by-law to establish the Human Resources Department and to create the Administrative Director of Human Resources position, THIRD READING: Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that By-law Number be adopted and the said by-law be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Cleric sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (1m RESOLUTIONS Resolution #306196 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the position of Administrative Director of Human Resources be offered to Roger A. Wade on a two year contract basi~ with remuneration and benefits to be confirmed by Council and subject to the results of reference checks. CARRIED Resolution #3'J7196 Moved by CounciUor Dic1cerson Seconded by Councillor Ryan That Council arise fTom this In Camera meeting at 7:25 p,m. CARRIED The following staff persons were invited to join tlùs Special Meeting of Council at this point: T. Quinn 1. Walls N. Carroll D. Kearns - Exeartive Director of Operations - Treasurer-Collector - Director of Planning - Co-ordinator of Council Services The Treasurer gave IiIJ1 overview of his Report on the Statement of Financial Position as at June 30, 1996 and answered questions fTom Members of Council related to it. The Treasurer was directed to request that a representative of Wood Gundy or TO Evergreen be invited to meet with Members of Council to discuss investment strategy, . . I 3 Council adjourned at 7:50 p.m, to convene in the Council Chambers for tbe regular Council Meeting. Council reconvened at 9:03 p,m., following the regular Council Meeting to continue its In Camera session. The following members of staff were present: T. Quinn N. Carroll B. Taylor - Executive Director of Operations (left.at 10:00 p.m.) - Director of Planning (left at 9:40 p.m.) - Town Clerk The following matters were discussed: 1. Mayor Arthurs reported that he received a request trom Lisa Puddephatt, 1646 Amberlea Road, to have the rental of the Don Beer 'Banquet Hall waived in support ofa fundraiser in support ofFranlc Ronco who is a resident of Woodbridge, Council refused the request. 2. Councillor Ryan reported that the owners of the White Oalcs Inn in St. Catharines has invited Council for a tour of the facility. Council established a date of November 1st to tour this facility. 3. There was a discussion of the Confidential Report of the Director of Planning dated September 13, 1996 regarding the ac.:¡uisition ofparldand in Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-95OO1(r) at the southeast comer of Fairport Road and Bonita Avenue, It was the consensus of: he Members of Council that a 0.242 hectare parle plus Lot 32 is the preferable configuration on condition that Lot 32 can be acquired at the least possible cost. 4, The Executive Director of Operations distributed a memo trom the Acting Director of Public Works dated September 12, 1996 advising that the train whistles at Woodview Avenue should cease on September 30th. s. The Executive Director of Operations reported that he has directed staff to prepare a report on policies relating to Customer Service. 6. The Executive Director ofOperaticns reported on how the speed humps on Rougemount Drive are worlcing. 7, The Executive Director of Operations reported that a monthly newsletter will be prepared for all staff and Members of Council for which Department Heads will be required to contribute to and will be positive in nature. Council gave its approval to proceed with the newsletter. 8. The Executive Director of Operations reported tlw there was a newspaper article about the possible closing ofVaIleyview Public Schoo! and Councillor Brenner responded that the article was incorrect and this school will not be closing. 9, The Executive Director of Operations distributed an updated construction planning schedule. 10. The Executive Director of Operations reported that the Ministl'y (If Labour closed the SprucehiJJ Road project due to saflrty concerns but this project should re- commence today or tomorrow. . . 8 4 11. The Report on the Reorganization of the Public Wom Department will be given on Tuesday, October ISth at 6:30 p,m, by the Executive Director of Operations and the Acting Director of Public Worlcs. 12. Councillor Brenner stated that the Acting Transit Manager reported to him on the status of the contract with Mediacom respecting bus shelters. He aslced that tlús contract be prepared and fol"\'lRfded to Council for approval with a clause that will provide for a five Ye!f term and with the deletion of the clause respecting the payment oCbusiness taxes on signs or shelters that are not assessed, ResolutioD ",308196 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Ryan That the C~ of the Town of Pickering approved the firm of Shaheen and Pealcer Limited, ConsuJting Geo-Environmental Engineers to ~mplete the soil remediation on bebalfofthe Vendors at the Port Pickering Marina site. CARRIED ResolutioD #309/96 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Ryan That the invoice in the amount of$5,027.31 submitted by Kronis, Rotsztain, Margles, Cappel & Gerler for services rendered in connection with the preparation of litigation against Novacor Construction Limited on behalf of the Town be approved for payment. CARRIED CouDciDor BrenDer declared an interest in the above resolution because be is a nartv to tbislititl!ation and be left tbe room durintl! tbe debate and vote on this resolution. Resolution #310196 Moved by Counciilor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That the request oCR. Blizzard of the Pickering Pa..lthers to waíver the rental fee on December 6, 1996 in support of a "Roast" for Scotty Ramage and the retirement of Glen Healy's sweater be approved. LOST ResoIUtiOD 11311/96 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the request oCthe Town's United Way Committee to waive the rentai of the hall fee oftbe West Shore Community Centre on October 18, 1996 be approved, CARRŒD 5 ReIoIutioa ##312J96 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Dic1cerson That Recommendations 7 to 10 of the Mayor's Report regarding Management Structure and Function da':uJ August 26, 1996 be tabled. . CARRIED Resolution #1313196 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That this Council rise tTom its In Camera Meeting at 10:27 p.m. CARRIED mn CONFIRMING BY-LAW By-law Number 484SI96 . CounciJJor Johnson seconded by Councillor Ryan 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 meetings held on the 16th day of September, 1996 and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal ofthc Corporation be thereto affixed. CounciDor Brenner declared an interest in tbe Novacor item because be is a DartY to tbis Iiti2atioD. (IV) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:28 p,m. Dated /~ MAYOR 8 ?L- CLERK ~ '"