MINUTES - Council - 19991027
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 29-99
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, October 27, 1999
7:10 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hogg, McKenzie and West.
Councillor Morris was absent due to illness.
Councillor Hinder was absent on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Director of Public Works,
Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in the correspondence from McCarthy Tetrault and
Residents of Hazelburn Estates regarding Report No. PL99-093-279 - Official Plan
Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications
submitted for property municipally known as 119 Vandorf Sideroad. Mayor Jones’
declaration was by virtue of his employment with Timberlane Tennis and Country Club,
which is located adjacent to the subject property. Mayor Jones 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
#699. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
following additions:
• Correspondence from McCarthy Tetrault re: Report No. PL99-093-
279.
• Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer re: Appointment
of an Interim Fire Chief.
• Memorandum from Councillor Morris re: Request to defer Report
No. BA99-014-308.
• Memorandum from Councillor West re: "HighTor" Lands
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
M I N U T E S
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Mr. Joe Lebovic and Ms. S. Tepperman re: Arts and Culture Fund Grants
Mayor Jones introduced Mr. Lebovic and Ms. Tepperman who were in attendance to
present the grants from the Arts and Culture Fund.
Mr. Lebovic made the following presentations and the organizations receiving the grants
indicated the following uses for the funds:
Sewin’ Love - a grant of $250.00 to be used to provide sewing lessons to children
in the community to complete a quilt for the York County Hospital.
Our Lady of Grace & Cardinal Carter Childcare Centres - a grant of $300.00 to
be used for a performance by "The Very Little Theatre Company" at the school.
The Aurora Abstracts - a grant of $500.00 to be used to create a limited edition
Millennial Poster incorporating the various talents of The Aurora Abstract
members.
Devins Drive School Council - a grant of $250.00 to be used to provide financial
assistance to the school's arts program in the coming year.
Music for Seniors - a grant of $500.00 to be used towards the musical services to
seniors.
Regency Acres Public School - a grant of 250.00 to be used towards the
purchase of a sound system to support the Arts Programs at the school.
Scottish Dancers - a grant of $300.00 to be used for the purchase of costumes
for their performances.
Opera Buffa - a grant of $300.00 to be used to include local performances in next
year spring program.
Ms. Tepperman made the following presentations and the organizations receiving the
grants indicated the following uses for the funds:
York Region Children’s Chorus - a grant of $300.00 to be used to subsidize the
Choir's airfare to the United Kingdom to participate in the musical festival in July
2000.
Aurora & District Historical Society - a grant of $250.00 to be used towards the
cost of microfilming newspapers dating from the 1860's to the 1880's.
Pine Tree Potters Guild - a grant of $1,000.00 to be used for the purchase of a
new slab roller.
Creative Connection - a grant of 250.00 to be used for two educational projects
for children.
Aurora Nursery School - a grant of $300.00 to be used towards the cost of
hosting a "Speaking of Wildlife" program at the school.
Aurora Agricultural Society Fair and Horseshow - grant of 500.00 to be used
towards the cost of an "Art in the Park" display at the Millennium Aurora Fair and
Horse Show.
Theatre Aurora - a grant of $1.000.00 to be used for the ongoing renovation
projects in the Theatre.
Millennium Committee - a grant of $500.00 to be used towards the establishment
of the Lambert Willson Park Millennium Gardens.
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Mayor Jones thanked Mr. Lebovic and Ms. Tepperman on behalf of Mr. Merkur for their
generous continuing support of the Arts & Culture Fund Grants which provides
significant benefit in these aspects of the community.
DELEGATIONS
Michael Evans re: Proposed Parking/Stopping Revisions
along Yonge Street, South of Wellington Street
Mr. Evans owner of True Value Hardware located at 15236 Yonge Street expressed his
opposition to the proposed parking/stopping revisions along Yonge Street, south of
Wellington Street. He indicated that it would be difficult for store rentals if the proposed
parking restriction is implemented.
#700. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred for
consideration with the items regarding proposed parking/stopping
revisions along Yonge Street, South of Wellington Street.
CARRIED
Jamie Thompson, Thompson's Fine Furniture re: Proposed
Parking/Stopping Revisions along Yonge Street, South of
Wellington Street
Mr. Thompson, owner of Thompson's Fine Furniture located at 15230 Yonge Street
indicated that he opposed to the proposed parking/stopping revisions along Yonge
Street, south of Wellington Street. He stated that the proposed revisions would
negatively affect downtown business and that it is a backward step for the revitalization
of the downtown core. He further stated that prohibiting parking along Yonge Street
would lead to increase speed in traffic going through the lights at Yonge Street and
Wellington Street and also that safety of pedestrians would be at risk. Mr. Thompson
suggested that there are traffic light solutions, turning restrictions and other solutions
that can be explored instead of the proposed revisions.
#701. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred for
consideration with the items regarding proposed parking/stopping
revisions along Yonge Street, South of Wellington Street.
CARRIED
Stephen Granger re: Aurora Highview Community Millennium Project
Mr. Granger, Chairman of the Aurora Highview Community Millennium Project provided
an overview of the progress of the Highview Millennium Project. He requested the
Town of Aurora to endorse this project by allowing the Parks Department to co-ordinate
the site preparation works with their Committee, which will be required to build the
playground in the specified site location.
#702. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Parks Department be directed to co-ordinate the site
preparation work for the project.
CARRIED
Susan Walmer re: Formation of a Local Ratepayers Group -
Yonge Street South Taxpayers (YSST)
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Ms. Walmer informed Council of the formation of a local ratepayers group, Yonge Street
South Taxpayers (YSST) which has been acting unofficially for 9 months. The Group
consists of representatives from all areas of Yonge Street South and the Group will be
holding a meeting on October 28, 1999 for nomination and election. She indicated that
the interests and concerns of the Group include CN Tract South, Bathurst Street,
Bloomington Road, Bayview Avenue and Vandorf Sideroad. Their goal is to act as a
representative to actively participate in the Yonge Street South Secondary Plan and
they also plan to review and provide community input to local planning issues.
Ms. Walmer further advised that the South West Aurora Taxpayers (SWAT) is still in
existence and that the Group is dealing with the HighTor lands. She indicated that she
was official removing her name as a contact for SWAT.
#703. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Bob McRoberts re: No Left Turn from Yonge Street onto
Centre Street
Mr. McRoberts, a resident of Catherine Street expressed concerns regarding the no left
turn from Yonge Street onto Centre. He indicated that the restriction would lead to
increase traffic on Catherine Street. Mr. McRoberts provided a brief history regarding
the implementation of the no left from Yonge Street onto Centre Street to date. He
advised that on July 21, 1999 Council approved the recommendations from the Traffic
Safety Advisory Board regarding amendments to the turning restrictions. Mr.
McRoberts advised that to date the new signage has not been implemented and
requested that the matter be resolved expeditiously.
#704. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
Gary Sinjakewitsch re: Public Safety - Vehicular and Pedestrian
Traffic Conflicts
Mr. Sinjakewitsch, a resident requested that his delegation be deferred to the next
Council meeting.
#705. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the delegation be deferred to the next Council Meeting.
CARRIED
Evelina MacEachern re: "HighTor"; and
Walter Mestrinaro re: "HighTor"
The Mayor advised that the delegates were not in attendance at the meeting.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 26-99, Wednesday, September 22, 1999
Special Council-Public Planning Meeting No. 27-99, Thursday, September 23, 1999
Council Meeting No. 28-99, Wednesday, October 13, 1999
#706. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 26-99, 27-99 and 28-99 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
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CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region, Health and Social Services Committee re:
Clause No. 3 of Report No. 7 - Drinking Water Quality,
Chlorination By-Products
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Regional Chair re: Appointments to the York Region
Homelessness Task Force
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville re: Resolution -
Highway 404 Proposed Expansion from 4 to 6 Lanes
THAT the correspondence be received and endorsed.
Municipality of Chatham-Kent re: Request for Endorsement
of Resolution - Competitiveness of Agri-Food Sector
THAT the correspondence be received and endorsed.
The White Ribbon Campaign re: Request for Proclamation -
"White Ribbon Week", November 25 - December 6, 1999
WHEREAS the majority of women and men in our community are deeply
concerned about the pressing problem of violence against women;
AND WHEREAS the White Ribbon Campaign believes that most men
want to make a positive contribution to ending this violence;
AND WHEREAS our municipality wants to take tangible steps to raise
awareness, along with other municipalities across the county;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT November 25 - December 6, 1999 be
proclaimed WHITE RIBBON WEEK in the Town of Aurora.
Job Skills re: Request for Proclamation - "Canada Career Week",
October 31st through November 6th, 1999
THAT October 31 - November 6, 1999 be proclaimed "Canada Career
Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Dondeb Inc. re: Request to Increase Garbage Collection at
90 Gurnett Street
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff.
Correspondence from Mayor Jones to The Aurora Garden
& Horticultural Society re: Contribution in making Aurora
an Attractive Community
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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Correspondence from Traffic Safety Advisory Board re:
Resignation of Klaus Wehrenberg from the TSAB
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment - Notices of Decision re:
Applications - A-52/53/54-99/D13-52/53/54-99 (Otter/Banhardt)
Application - A-55-99/D13-55-99 (Flanagan)
Applications - B-11/12-99/D10/12-11-99 (Brisbois/Schoch)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
PW99-030-300 - Acceptance of Municipal Services –
Cat-Tail (Aurora Grove) Subdivision
Registered Plans 65M-2977, 65M-2978, 65M-3012 and 65M-3013
THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within Registered
Plans 65M-2977, 65M-2978, 65M-3012 and 65M-3013 within the Cat-Tail
Investments Inc. (Aurora Grove) Subdivision;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of
Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section 3.12
of the Subdivision Agreement;
THAT the Treasurer be directed to release all municipal servicing
securities related to the plans of subdivision being accepted with the
exception of $112,000.00 which shall be retained to guarantee completion
of outstanding works; and
THAT the Treasurer be directed to release all municipal servicing
securities related to Plan 65M-2976, which is not being accepted, with the
exception of $30,000.00, which shall be retained until final acceptance of
the plan.
PW99-052-301 - Contract Extension- Tender No. PW -1997-35
Supply And Operation Of Rented Single Axle Trucks
With Sander Bodies, Snow Plows, And Snow Wings
THAT Council authorize the Contract extension of Tender No. PW-1997-
35, Supply And Operation Of Rented Single Axle Trucks With Sander
Bodies, Snow Plows, And Snow Wings between the Town and Armitage
(Ontario) Construction Co. Limited for an additional one year period.
PW99-062-302 - Acceptance of Municipal Services –
Bayview-Wellington Subdivision - Phase I,
Registered Plans 65M-3072,65M-3073,65M-3074 and 65M-3075
THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within Registered
Plans 65M-3072, 65M-3073, 65M-3074 and 65M-3075 within Phase I of
the Bayview-Wellington Subdivision;
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THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of
Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section 3.12
of the Subdivision Agreement; and
THAT the Treasurer be directed to release all municipal servicing
securities related to the plans of subdivision being accepted with the
exception of $50,000.00 which shall be retained to guarantee completion
of miscellaneous items.
PW99-065-303 - Sidewalk Plowing Contract Extension Agreement
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the attached agreement
with Nu-Con Contracting to supply and operate four sidewalk tractors with
sander bodies and snow plows for the 1999/2000 winter season.
PW99-069-304 - Award of Contract for Consulting Services -
Environmental Assessment and Detail Design for the
Reconstruction of Vandorf Sideroad
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to sign an Engineering
Agreement for the provision of consulting services for the environmental
assessment and detail design for the reconstruction of Vandorf Sideroad
from Industrial Parkway South to Leslie Street be awarded to The Greer
Galloway Group Inc. at a cost not to exceed $96,330.00
TR99-033-305 - Adjustment of 1996-1999 Taxes under
Section 442 and 441 of the Municipal Act
THAT the adjustment of 1996-1999 taxes in the amount of $48,556.61
under Section 442 of the Municipal Act and the write-off of 1996-1997
taxes in the amount of $23,432.60 under Section 441 of the Municipal Act
be approved.
PL99-104-306 - Proposed Site Plan Agreement
754326 Ontario Limited, Lots 106 & 107, Registered Plan 246
160 Wellington Street East, D11-04-98
THAT, subject to the submission of all fees and securities, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a site plan agreement with
754326 Ontario Limited and the Town of Aurora to permit the construction
of a five storey mixed residential/commercial building with 68 residential
units and at grade retail at the north west corner of Industrial Parkway and
Wellington Street East.
PL99-105-307 - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications, 1157278 Ontario Limited
Part of Lot 28, Registered Plan 246
135 Wellington Street West, D09-12-99, D14-19-99
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications D09-12-99 and D14-19-
99, scheduled for a Public Planning Meeting to be held on November 28,
1999.
#707. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
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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
Steve Dover, Dover Carpet, Brian Larter, The Larter Group,
Where Angels Gather, Steven and Sterling Armata, Chiropractors,
and Extract from the General Committee Meeting, October 7, 1999
re: Memorandum from Councillor Hartwell re: Proposed Parking/Stopping
Revisions along Yonge Street South of Wellington Street; and
Delegations of Michael Evans and Jamie Thompson
#708. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Director of Public Works and the business owners present
convene a brief meeting to discuss the outstanding issues and report back
before the end of the Council Meeting.
CARRIED
#709. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT stopping be prohibited at anytime on both sides of Yonge Street
from Wellington Street to a point 9 metre south thereof.
CARRIED
Region of York re: Alternatives for Transit in York Region
#710. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Millennium Committee Report No. MC99-005 -
Millennium Committee Meeting September 20, 1999
#711. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the minutes of the Millennium Committee meeting of September 20,
1999 be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
BA99-014-308 - Bloomington Road Fill; and
Memorandum from Councillor Morris re: Request
to Defer Report No. BA99-014-308
#712. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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THAT Council receive report BA99-014-308 regarding the status of the
filling operations on Bloomington Road as information; and
THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the landowner, his
representative and other agencies to ensure that the operation fulfils the
requirements of the original permit and addresses the ongoing concerns of
the Town, Region, MNR and MOE where applicable
CARRIED
PW99-064-309 - Proposed Parking Restrictions on Temperance Street
#713. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
To provide for consistent parking regulations on Temperance Street from
Wellington Street West to Reuben Street, the following recommendations
are proposed:
THAT parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Temperance
Street;
a. from Tyler Street to a point 100m south thereof, and
b. from Reuben Street to a point 67m north thereof.
THAT the Clerk be authorized to introduce the necessary bill for two
readings; and
THAT notice be given to affected property owners.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Aurora Rugby Club re: Aurora Rubgy Club Junior Team Match
Against Newfoundland Provincial Junior Representative Team
#714. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Greater Toronto Services Board re: Clause 2 of Transportation
Committee Report No 5 GTSB - Transportation Workshop
Proceedings - August 10, 1999
#715. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to staff for comments.
CARRIED
Terry West, Resident re: Use of Aurora Roads by Driver
Training Schools from the Scarborough Area
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#716. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff; and
THAT Staff be directed to contact the Ministry of Transportation requesting
that Driver Training Schools from other areas be restricted to use the
testing routes in Aurora.
CARRIED
CO99-052-299 - Proposed Purchase from Town of Aurora
Part of Block A, Registered Plan M-80 (Ransom Court)
#717. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Staff be directed to place the required land sale notice in the local
newspaper for two weeks, advertising the proposed conveyance of Block
A, Plan M-80 to the adjoining owners; and
THAT upon receipt of no adverse comments thereafter, the Clerk be
authorized to introduce a Bill authorizing the conveyance of the lands.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Correspondence from Residents of Hazelburn Estates re:
Request to Defer Report PL99-093-279; and
Extract from the Council Meeting, October 13, 1999
re: Report PL99-093-279 - Official Plan Amendment,
Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Application
1351586 Ontario Limited, Part of Lot 75, Concession 1, EYS
119 Vandorf Sideroad, D09-07-99, D14-12-99 and D12-99003A; and
Correspondence from McCarthy Tetrault
At this point in the meeting, Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in
these items, relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor West during the consideration of
this matter and left the Council Chambers.
#718. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Council Public Planning application and accompanying Report
PL99-093-279 be referred back to staff;
AND FURTHER that staff:
• Review the plans and other materials filed on September 23, 1999
and include a consideration of these plans and materials in a
further report on the applications;
• Consider the results of the collaborative process presently
underway between the developer and local residents in the further
report on the applications;
• Consider in the further to Council the approaches that could be
taken in regard to the payment of development charges or their
equivalent from the proposed development in the event that it is
approved by Council; and
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• That the further report addressing all matters in regard to the
applications be made to Council for its last meeting in November
1999.
CARRIED
Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
BY-LAWS
#719. Moved by Councillor Mckenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
4118-99.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on Reference
Plan 65R-13645 and on Registered
Plan 65M-3123 forming part of
John West Way and Benville Crescent.
4120-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Temperance Street.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bill for First Reading:
4119-99.C Being a By-law to provide for the
annual remuneration to be paid to
the Mayor and Members of Council.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#720. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
4118-99.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on Reference
Plan 65R-13645 and on Registered
Plan 65M-3123 forming part of
John West Way and Benville Crescent.
4120-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Temperance Street.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bill for Second Reading:
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4119-99.C Being a By-law to provide for the
annual remuneration to be paid to
the Mayor and Members of Council.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#721. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-law for Third Reading:
4118-99.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on Reference
Plan 65R-13645 and on Registered
Plan 65M-3123 forming part of
John West Way and Benville Crescent.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Memorandum from Chief Administrative Officer re:
Appointment of Interim Fire Chief
#722. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Paul Cassidy be appointed Interim Fire Chief for the Town of Aurora
on a temporary basis during the absence of the Fire Chief.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor West, Chair of HighTor Committee re:
Preliminary Assessment Report of the OHF lands Prepared by North-South
Environmental Inc. and Correspondence from the Region of York re:
Proposed Intersection Location to the Site
#723. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Personnel Matters
#724. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address personnel matters.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#725. Moved by Councillor West
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THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK