M I N U T E S
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2002-10-29
Canada
Room
Meeting No. 23
Attendance
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Mayor D. Cousens
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Regional Councillors G. Landon
T.
Wong
B.
O'Donnell
Councillors S. Daurio
J.
Virgilio
G.
McKelvey
J.
Heath
D.
Horchik
K.
Usman
A.
Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of Development
Services
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
J. Mascarin, Acting Town Solicitor
P. Miller, Acting Manager, Secretariat Services
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community & Fire
Services
M. Scott, Executive Coordinator
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
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The Committee of the Whole meeting convened at the hour of
5:20 p.m. with Mayor D. Cousens in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None declared.
1. MINUTES
OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- OCTOBER 15, 2002 (16.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held
on October 15, 2002 be confirmed.
Carried
2. MARKHAM HYDRO DISTRIBUTION
INC.
RATE INCREASE (13.7)
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the presentation by Milan Bolkovic, President, and
Robert Lyew, vice-President Finance/Treasurer, Markham Hydro Distribution Inc.,
addressing the issue of the increase in hydro rates since 1999 and the impact
on the average homeowner, be deferred and referred to the October 29, 2002
Council meeting.
Carried
3. REGION OF YORK - INSTALLATION OF NEW WATER
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY DELIVERY (13.4.3)
Committee discussed the need and urgency for the Region of
York to install new water infrastructure to deliver additional water supply to
Regional municipalities by early 2005.
In addition, the Region should consider alternatives to meet the needs
of the municipalities. It was stressed
that all Regional municipalities should be made aware of this situation.
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Whereas the Town of Markham and the Region of York in 1998 agreed to
water allocation limits (18,000 units) for future residential growth;
And whereas in 1998 Regional infrastructure improvements (i.e. McCowan
Road watermain and reservoir) and water supply were identified in order to
provide additional water to the Town;
And whereas the Town
of Markham and the Development industry have based their development plans on a
late 2004/early 2005 schedule for the delivery of additional water from a
Durham supply;
And whereas the
Region of York has now advised that additional water supply will not be
available until, at the earliest, February 2006;
Now therefore be it
resolved that the Region of York be requested to fast track the installation of
new water infrastructure and delivery of additional water supply by early 2005
and review the following alternatives/options to meet that date:
• condense
their current schedule for the McCowan watermain and reservoir
• identify
priority infrastructure projects that would redistribute water within the
Region (i.e. reinforcing the Richmond Hill and Bayview pumping stations, etc.);
And that staff
report back to Development Services Committee in late January 2003 with an
update as to the infrastructure schedule;
And further that
this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in York Region.
Carried
4. HERITAGE CHAMPIONS -
OFF-TRACK BETTING
144 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH
(2.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That consideration of the report of the Town Clerk regarding an extension to the
hours of operation of Heritage Champions for the 2002-2003 Hong Kong Races,
be deferred and referred to the October 29, 2002 Council meeting;
And that consideration of the letter dated October 24, 2002
from Mingay & Vereshchak, Barristers, Solicitors and Notary Public,
expressing concern about the reason for the request to extend the hours of
operation as a "special event" exception, be deferred and referred to
the October 29, 2002 Council meeting.
Carried
5. HERITAGE CHAMPIONS - OFF-TRACK BETTING
144 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH - MINUTES OF
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING - OCTOBER 22, 2002 (2.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That consideration of the minutes of the Public Information
Meeting held on October 22, 2002 with respect to a request to extend the hours
of operation of Heritage Champions off-track betting, 144 Main Street Markham
North, be deferred and referred to the October 29, 2002 Council meeting.
Carried
6. KEITH THIRGOOD
- OLD MARKHAM VILLAGE RATEPAYERS INC.
RE. HERITAGE CHAMPIONS OFF-TRACK BETTING
144 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH (2.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That consideration of the email dated October 24, 2002 from
Mr. Keith Thirgood, Old Markham Village Ratepayers Inc. forwarding objection
and expressing concerns with respect to a request to extend the hours of
operation of Heritage Champions off-track betting, 144 Main Street Markham
North, be deferred and referred to the October 29, 2002 Council meeting.
Carried
7. APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
FREDERICK HORSMAN VARLEY ART
GALLERY BOARD (16.24)
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board
That
the resignation of Fred Schaeffer from the Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery
Board be received with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded.
Carried
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Committee of the Whole recessed in-camera at the hour of
5:40 p.m. to discuss a confidential legal matter. Committee rose from
in-camera at the hour of 6:58 p.m. but did not report.
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