MINUTES - Council - 19990310
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 08-99
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, March 10, 1999
7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Morris, and
West.
STAFF MEMBERS Acting Chief Administrative Officer/Director of
Corporate Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in the delegations of Wycliffe Homes and Marshall
Macklin Monaghan by virtue of his residence in the vicinity, and in Recommendation
No. 12 of the General Committee Report No. 04-99, regarding Report PL99-018-053 in
relation to Timberlane Tennis and Country Club due to employment with same and did
not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to
influence the voting on such questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#154. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
following additions:
• Delegation requests from Dave Taylor, Tayson’s Meat and Raymond
Nicolini, Hair Thoughts re: Traffic Concerns on Yonge Street and
Wellington Street intersection.
• Correspondence from Rhonda Sanders, resident re: Pruning of Trees
in the Jack Wood Park.
• Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Restructuring of Electricity
Industry, GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Resolution, March 5, 1999.
• 1st and 2nd Reading of Bill No. 4042-99.D (Brookfield Homes Ltd.)
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
M I N U T E S
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Mayor Jones relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor West and left the Council
Chambers for the duration of the delegations submissions.
Wycliffe Homes re: Wycliffe/Diamond Application for
Official Plan Amendment, Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Mr. Gary Bensky, principal of Wycliffe Homes introduced Dr. Diamond and Claudio
Brutto who were in attendance at the meeting regarding their development proposal on
the south side of Vandorf Road. Dr. Diamond informed Council that a number of
discussions had occurred regarding this proposal and it is his wish that the development
would come to fruition. Mr. Bensky showed a sketch of the site, which is surrounded by
the existing Beacon Hall, Timberlane and Bayview Parks developments. He advised
that the property is readily serviceable and that their application is in conformity with the
principles established in Official Plan Amendment No. 17. Mr. Bensky indicated that
their lands should be exempted from the provisions of Official Plan Amendment No. 17,
which stated that no development would proceed in the Yonge Street South Urban
Expansion Area prior to the completion of a secondary plan. Mr. Brutto advised that his
client’s land is the last infill development piece in the neighbourhood and that is it
already serviceable. He indicated that it is not justifiable for this application to be part of
the South Urban Expansion Secondary Plan. Council was advised that supporting
material filed with the draft plans of subdivision for the proposed development were
distributed to staff and members of Council, which would allow for full consideration of
the issue.
#155. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred to the Unfinished
Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
Marshall Macklin Monaghan re: Proposed Residential Development
on Vandorf Sideroad (Sinclair Property)
Mr. Jamie Bennett spoke on behalf of his client, Vintage Developments Limited
regarding a proposed residential development on a 2 acre site on the south side of
Vandorf Sideroad. The proposed development includes large, attached bungalow units
with lofts, consistent with the high end market of other recent urban residential
developments in the vicinity. He requested that his client’s lands be exempted from the
provision of Official Plan Amendment No. 17. The reasons for the requested exemption
included the small site comprising of 2 acre parcel which is surrounded by existing
estate residential development and the recently approved Timberlane cluster
townhouse development; the lack of significant environmental features on the site; the
existence of water and sewer services; the consistency with the overall density
provisions of Official Plan Amendment No. 17. It was suggested the independent
consideration of this development would in no way jeopardize planning of other areas
within the “Yonge Street South Urban Expansion Area”. Mr. Bennett advised that any
issue relating to the built form of the development could be addressed on a site specific
basis. A Council resolution exempting the property from the secondary plan was
requested.
#156. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred to the Unfinished
Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting, Mayor Jones returned to the Council Chambers and
resumed the Chair.
Raymond Nicolini, Hair Thoughts re: Traffic Concerns on Yonge Street and
Wellington Street East Intersection
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Mr. Nicolini provided a sketch of demonstrating alternative options for improvements to
the traffic light configuration at the Yonge Street and Wellington Street intersection. The
alternative options suggested were advance green signals, northbound and southbound
at Yonge Street and Wellington Street; painted yellow zone in front of the IGA parking
lot entrance; and painted pavement and a “Do not block passage” sign in front of
Wellington Place. It was indicated that the analysis he had undertaken demonstrated
that the advance green signals would eliminate backlog of traffic at this intersection. Mr.
Nicolini stated that in his opinion, the parking restrictions in front of 9 and 11 Wellington
Street slow down the velocity of traffic at that intersection, thereby helping traffic safety.
He informed Council that these suggestions were presented to Mr. David Aspinwall and
Kees Schipper of York Region Transportation Department a number of months ago and
that a response was not received since. Council’s assistance in working to resolve the
ongoing concerns of the property owners was requested.
#157. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the sketch of the alternative solutions as suggested by the delegate
be referred to the Director of Public Works to forward to the Region of
York for comments; and
THAT the Region of York be requested to respond to this proposal in the
next two weeks.
CARRIED
Dave Taylor, Tayson’s Meats Ltd. re: Traffic Concerns on Yonge Street and
Wellington Street East Intersection
Mr. Taylor spoke regarding the two parking spaces in front of Nos. 9 and 11 Wellington
Street East. He noted that at the March 4th General Committee meeting, Mr. Aspinwall
indicated that implementation of the turning restrictions on a trial basis during the period
of January to March 1998 resulted in an overall decrease in traffic and 10% decrease in
accidents at the Yonge Street and Wellington Street intersection. He advised Council
that in his view, permitting parking in front of these two businesses would have little
effect on traffic flow and accidents at this intersection. He asked for clarification on the
process leading to the previous placement of the parking signs in front of nos. 9 and 11
Wellington Street East. He questioned the enforcement practices of By-law Services
Staff and suggested the Mayor had a conflict of interest in this matter.
#158. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred to the Region of York
together with Mr. Nicolini’s suggestions.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region, Transportation and Works Committee re: Clause No. 2, Report
No. 4 – Long Term Water Project, Water Use Efficiency Program, Request
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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for Permanent Meter Installation - Markham
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Public Works.
Township of King re: Notice of a Public Meeting Concerning
a Proposed Municipally Initiated General Amendment to the
Township of King Zoning By-law 74-53 on March 22, 1999
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Township of King re: Notice of Public Meeting Concerning
a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for Heste Sport Inc.
to be Held on March 22, 1999
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
NoiseWatch re: Request for Proclamation -
“International Noise Awareness Day”, April 21, 1999
THAT April 21, 1999 be proclaimed “International Noise Awareness Day”
in the Town of Aurora.
Labour Council of Metropolitan Toronto and York Region re:
Request for Proclamation – “National Day of Mourning”,
April 28, 1999
THAT April 28, 1999 be proclaimed “Day of Mourning” in the Town of
Aurora; and
THAT the flags at the Aurora Town Hall be flown at half-mast on April 28,
1999.
The Writers’ Development Trust re: Canada Book Day -
April 23, 1999
THAT April 23, 1999 be proclaimed “Canada Book Day” in the Town of
Aurora.
Newmarket Stingrays Swim Club re: Request Permission to
Conduct Tag Days on April 30th, May 1st and 2nd, 1999
in the Town of Aurora at Specified Locations
THAT permission be granted to the Newmarket Stingrays Swim Club to
conduct tag days on April 30, 1999, May 1-2, 1999 at the specified
locations in the Town of Aurora.
Memorandum from Councillor Hartwell on Behalf of the
Aurora Street Sale Committee re: Request Permission to
Temporarily Close a Portion of Yonge Street Within the
Town of Aurora for the 1999 Street Sale, June 6, 1999
THAT Council authorize the 1999 Street Sale to be held on Sunday, June
6, 1999 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
THAT permission be granted for various vendors to sell goods within the
designated area during the 1999 Street Sale;
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THAT the Public Works and Fire Departments participate in the
preparation for the planned events;
THAT Staff be directed to notify the Town’s insurer of the event;
THAT the Chamber of Commerce be requested to notify the York
Regional Police and the York County Hospital Ambulance Services of this
event; and
THAT Staff be directed to introduce the necessary By-law to temporarily
close Yonge Street between Murray Drive and Wellington Street during
the required hours for the 1999 Street Sale.
STAFF REPORTS
PL99-020-054 - Site Plan Application
Armadale Properties Limited
(Sterne Motors Limited)
Part of Lot 84, Concession 1 EYS
15795 Yonge Street, D11-02-99
THAT Report PL99-020-054 be received as information; and
THAT subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a site plan agreement
between Armadale Properties Limited and the Town of Aurora respecting
the addition to a commercial building respecting lands municipally known
as 15795 Yonge Street (Sterne Motors Limited).
#159. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as “Consent
Items” be adopted as submitted to Council and Staff be authorized to take
all necessary action required to give effect to same.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
AMO Alert re: Social Housing ‘Say for Pay’ Potentially at Risk
#160. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Kearney re: Request for Support of Resolution -
Sentence to Robber of Liquor Store in the Town of Kearney
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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#161. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Healy re:
Amalgamation/Restructuring Issue
#162. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the memorandum be referred for consideration with the Notice of
Motion regarding municipal amalgamation.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Morris re:
Ontario Heritage Foundation Ad Hoc Committee
#163. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be received; and
THAT Councillor Hartwell be appointed to the Ontario Heritage Foundation
Ad Hoc Committee in place of Councillor Morris.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Report No. 04-99, Thursday, March 4, 1999
#164. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 04-99 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendation Nos. 2 and 4.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in Application No. 20 of Report
PL99-018-053, relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor West, and did not take part in
the vote called for in regard to the adoption of this recommendation. Upon conclusion
of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 04-99
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 2
Delegation of David Aspinwall, Director, Transportation Operations
Re: Parking Concerns, Yonge Street/Wellington Street Intersection
#165. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Region of York be requested to bring forward the previous
design for a right turn lane westbound on Wellington at Yonge Street.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 04-99
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 4
Town of Caledon re: Organ Donation Awareness
#166. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
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THAT the motion from the Town of Caledon regarding Organ Donation
Awareness be supported; and
THAT an ad be placed in the Notice Board, and signs be posted
promoting Organ Donation Awareness; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Communications Committee
for suggestions of alternative methods of promoting these types of
campaigns.
CARRIED
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Report No. LACAC99-02, March 1, 1999
#167. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC Meeting held on March 1,
1999 be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CO99-008-055 - Conveyance of Open Space Land to Adjoining Owners
Part of Block 146, Plan 65M-2803
#168. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Staff be directed to place the required land sale notice in the local
newspaper for two weeks, advertising the proposed conveyances of Part
of Block 146, Registered Plan 65M-2803 to two (2) adjoining owners; and
THAT the residents in the neighbourhood be so notified and that staff be
directed to report back to Council in this regard prior to the sale process
proceeding further.
CARRIED
LS99-002-056 - 1999 Community and Special Events Grant Requests
#169. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the 1999 Grant requests including Community Grants and Special
Events Grants totalling $30,270.00 be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
LS99-004-057 - 1998 Annual Forestry Report
#170. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the attached Annual Forestry Report/Summary of Operations be
received as information.
CARRIED
PW99-014-058 - Tender Award – Reconstruction of Henderson Drive
Bathurst Street to Seaton Drive, Tender No. PW-1999-02
#171. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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THAT Tender PW -1999-02, Reconstruction of Henderson Drive, Bathurst
Street to Seaton Drive, Town of Aurora, be awarded to Lansco
Construction Ltd., at its tender price of $378,000.50.
THAT an Engineering and Inspection allowance of $18,900.00 be
approved for this project; and
THAT the project costs for roadworks and storm sewers, be charged to
the respective accounts as detailed herein.
CARRIED
TR99-011-059 - Region of York Development Charge and
Vaughan Mills Shopping Complex
#172. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Region of York be advised that the Town of Aurora Council
does not support further discounts to the retail non-residential
development charge.
CARRIED
FI99-004-060 - Land Ambulance Service Review Final Report
#173. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Council endorse Scenario 2(a) - Publicly Governed and Operated
Ambulance Service for York Region as set out in the IBI Group report as a
step toward the potential future consolidation across the GTA;
THAT Council request the Provincial Government of Ontario to delay the
ambulance delivery operational transfers from the Ministry of Health to the
upper tiered municipalities to March 1, 2000; and
THAT the Region be requested to continue to explore the merits of:
• Options regarding the provision of emergency versus non-emergency
(transfer) service delivery.
• Assumption of dispatch responsibilities from the Ministry of Health.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor West Notice of Motion re: Municipal Amalgamation; and
Memorandum from Councillor Healy re: Amalgamation/Restructuring Issue
Councillor West provided an overview of the evolution of the County of York from 1969
to the current day. The functions and municipal structure of the County were explained.
The issues leading to the County reforms occurring in 1971 were reviewed. He
provided a number of maps showing current and future population distribution if the nine
existing area municipalities were reconfigured in various forms. Councillor West
indicated that the Council of Aurora should show leadership to the Town of Aurora and
be prepared for the changes which would be inevitable.
#174. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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WHEREAS the ongoing initiatives of the Province of Ontario have resulted
in a significant realignment of services delivered by local governments
over the last number of years;
AND WHEREAS these efforts, and the provisions of the Savings and
Restructuring Act (1996) have combined to result in the overall reduction
in the number of municipalities in the Province from 815 to 580 with a
corresponding reduction in over 1000 elected positions;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has historically been able to
effectively provide for the needs of the residents of the municipality,
continued to do so through the transition to Regional Government in 1971
and would rather, given the recent municipal consolidation activity,
proactively assess our future abilities in this regard;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Aurora select a
Committee to determine the interest of the municipalities that have a
contiguous boundary the prospect of discussing and initiating an
investigation into all factors affecting a potential amalgamation including
the financial, political and operational impacts;
THAT the Committee be directed to report back to Council with all
pertinent information which would also include support staffing
configuration, locations, possible cost savings and any service level
improvements that would occur. The Committee would also include in the
report information on the financial status of any proposed partners; and
THAT a public meeting be held to receive public comments followed by a
Council debate on the merits of the Report.
REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#175. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT motion be adopted in principle and referred to the General
Committee Meeting for additional discussion.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Delegations of Gary Bensky, Wycliffe Homes re: Wycliffe/Diamond Application
for Official Plan Amendment, Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law; and
Jamie Bennett, Marshall Macklin Monaghan re: Proposed Residential
Development on Vandorf Sideroad (Sinclair Property)
Mayor Jones having previously declared an interest in these delegations relinquished
the Chair to Deputy Mayor West and left the Council Chambers for the balance of the
meeting.
#176. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the matter be referred to Planning staff to provide a Report at the
March 24, 1999 Council Meeting in order to provide clarity for the Public
Meeting scheduled for March 25, 1999, taking into consideration the
comments raised by the delegates; and
THAT the relevant Growth Management Study documents also be
provided at the March 24th Council meeting.
CARRIED
Reconsideration of the Pruning of the Trees in the
Jack Wood Park; and
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Correspondence from Rhonda Sanders, Resident re:
Pruning of the Trees in the Jack Wood Park
#177. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT staff be directed to proceed with trimming the trees at the entrance
of Jack Wood Park and that the trimming height be reduced without
compromising safety in the area.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting, Deputy Mayor West relinquished the Chair to Councillor
Morris.
Appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Aurora
#178. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Mr. Lawrence Allison be appointed to the position of Chief
Administrative Officer of the Town of Aurora on a permanent basis. The
terms of the appointment to be as set out in a Letter of Offer dated the 8th
day of March, 1999 including placement on the current Grade 24 salary
grid, the provision of a car allowance as a taxable benefit pursuant to
Administration Procedure No. 29 and the exception to the Vacation
Accrual Policy Number 18 as set out in the document; and
THAT consideration of the implementing By-law occur this evening.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
YEAS: 8 NAY: 0
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie,
Morris and West.
At this point in the meeting, Deputy Mayor West resumed the Chair.
BY-LAWS
#179. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
4042-99.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Brookfield Homes Ltd.).
4043-99.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Reference Plan 65R-20965 forming
part of McDonald Drive.
4045-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Amberhill Way.
4046-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Allenvale Drive.
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4047-99.H Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
3616-95.H, a By-law to establish the
office and define, limit and determine
the duties and responsibilities of the
Chief Administrative Officer.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#180. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
4042-99.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Brookfield Homes Ltd.).
4043-99.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Reference Plan 65R-20965 forming
part of McDonald Drive.
4045-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Amberhill Way.
4046-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Allenvale Drive.
4047-99.H Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
3616-95.H, a By-law to establish the
office and define, limit and determine
the duties and responsibilities of the
Chief Administrative Officer.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#181. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bill for Third Reading:
4047-99.H Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
3616-95.H, a By-law to establish the
office and define, limit and determine
the duties and responsibilities of the
Chief Administrative Officer.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
YEAS: 8 NAY: 0
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie,
Morris and West.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
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Councillor Hogg - Enquired about statutory obligation and process for
execution of By-laws and other Corporate documents by the
Mayor as directed by Council.
NEW BUSINESS
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Restructuring of Electricity Industry, GTA Mayors
and Regional Chairs Resolution, March 5, 1999
#182. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town of Aurora support the March 5, 1999 resolution of the
Greater Toronto Mayors and Regional Chairs, objecting to the draft
Ontario Energy Board Codes of Conduct as released on January 29,
1999; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Energy Board
and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Personnel Matter
#183. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a personnel matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#184. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK