HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 26, 1997 (Special)
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, May 26, 1997 at
6:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Dickerson
E. Pistritto
D. Ryan, Chairman
S. Senis
ABSENT:
R. Johnson
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Quinn
E. Buntsma
N. Carroll
B. Taylor
- General Manager
- Director of Parks and Facilities (left at 6:45 p.m.)
- Director of Planning (left at 11 :05 p.m.)
- Town Clerk
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PRESENTATION
The Director of Parks and Facilities gave an overview of the history and present status of
the planning for the proposed community park in the hydro right-of-way to the east of the
Recreation Complex.
It was the consensus of Council that the Director proceed with the necessary
documentation based on the Conceptual Master Plan for the park in order to prepare
either a Tender or Request for Proposal. In preparing the documentation, the Director
was asked to investigate the feasibility of additional soccer pitches in the park and to
ensure that the park is completely accessible to the handicapped.
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AUTHORITY TO MEET IN CAMERA
Resolution #190/97
Moved by Mayor Arthurs
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That pursuant to Section 55(7) of the Municipal Act, RS.O. 1990, c MAS, as amended,
the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby resolves to conduct a
meeting to consider a matters of litigation and personnel.
CARRIED
The General Manager reported that he will be compensating Mrs. Berrey while acting in
the capacity of Acting Treasurer.
Resolution #191/97
Moved by Mayor Arthurs
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the General Manager be authorized to proceed with the recruitment of a Director of
Financial Services for a two year contract term and report his recommendation to Council.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
Resolution #192/97
Moved by Mayor Arthurs
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That the General Manager be authorized to appoint Mr. Baba Gajadharsingh, Labour
Relations Officer, to the position of Acting Director of Human Resources for a two year
contract term.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillor Johnson
The General Manager reported that he plans to amalgamate the Building and Plumbing
Services Division and the Fire Prevention Office with the Planning Department. This
concept is to be discussed further.
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Resolution #193/97
Moved by Mayor Arthurs
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That this Council rise ftom the In Camera Meeting at 7:23 p.m.
CARRIED
Council recessed to convene the regular Executive Committee Meeting and returned at
10:45 p.m. to continue this Special Meeting of Council.
The Director of Planning distributed a memo regarding a partial refund of application fees
by the Committee of Adjustment and reported that this matter would be before the
Executive Committee at its regular meeting of June 9, 1997.
The Director of Planning reported on the status of the report respecting apartments in
houses and was requested to have this matter before the Executive Committee at its
regular meeting of June 9, 1997.
The General Manager distributed a memo ftom the Fire Chief dated May 21, 1997
regarding the Manitoba Relief program.
The General Manager distributed a memo from the Director of Parks and Facilities dated
May 22, 1997 regarding a fire at the Recreation Complex.
The General Manager distributed a FAX ftom the Durham Region Emergency Measures
Office dated May 23, 1997 regarding a spill at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
on May 22, 1997.
The General Manager distributed a memo dated May 26, 1997 ftom himself regarding
incidents at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station since November 11, 1996.
Resolution #194/97
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Mayor Arthurs
That a grant in the amount of $200 be made to Camp Oochigeas in support of the camp
on Lake Rosseau for children with cancer; and
That this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals).
CARRIED
A request ftom the Pickering Dragon Boat Challenge for a grant to provide bus service on
June 14, 1997 was refused.
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Resolution #195/97
Moved by Mayor Arthurs
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That pursuant to Section 55(7) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c M.45, as amended,
the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby resolves to conduct a
meeting to consider a matters of litigation and personnel.
CARRIED
Resolution #196/97
Moved by Mayor Arthurs
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Consultant's invoice set out in Legal Services Report L 88/97 be authorized for
payment subject to the consultant clarifying the dates and times that are the subject of his
lnVOlce.
CARRIED
The General Manager discussed the reporting relationship of the Economic Development
Division and it was the consensus of Council that this Division continue to report to the
General manager but is expected to work closely with the Mayor.
The General Manager asked that Council proceed with the restructuring of the
Department of Public Works and Council responded that it will require more information
on this matter.
Resolution #197/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That Mr. Richard Holborn be confirmed in the position of Director of Public Works.
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Recorded Vote:
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Councillors Brenner, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Councillors Dickerson, Pistritto and Ryan
Councillor Johnson
Resolution #198/97
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That this Council rise ftom its In Camera Meeting at 11 :26 p.m.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 11 :27 p.m.
Dated
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