MINUTES - Council - 20020326
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 02-08
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, March 26, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Kean, MacEachern, Pedersen, Timpson, Vrancic
and Wallace.
Councillor West was absent due to illness.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director
of Planning, Director of Leisure Services, Director
of Public Works, Treasurer, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Wallace declared an interest in Item 1 Report CS02-009 - 2002
Communications Plan, by virtue of his affiliation with the newspaper publishing
industry 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.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
following additions:
Delegation Request from Mr. Graham Creelman, resident, re: Item #3
(1) Parking Restrictions on Catherine Avenue.
Correspondence from Mr. Gerrard O'Reilly, resident, re: Item #3 (1)
Parking Restrictions on Catherine Avenue.
Revised Minutes from Joint Council Committee Meeting - Jan. 7, 2002
(Item #10) (Pg. 155)
Revised Appendix 5 from item #17 Watts Meadow Grading/
Drainage/Building Concerns (Pg. 200)
(New Item) Memo From Director of Public Works re: Fire and
Emergency Services - Town of Aurora
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(New Item) Correspondence from Susan Walmer, Chairperson of
R.A.Y.S. re: York Region Board of Education Elementary School
Boundary Changes
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 02-07, Tuesday, March 5, 2002.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 02-07 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
NONE
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 6, 8(1)(8), 13, 14, 16 and 17 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
“Items not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to
Council and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
4. PW02-021 - Tender Award - Reconstruction of Jasper Drive,
Dunham Crescent, Sunray Place and Cabot Court
(Tender Number PW-2002-02)
THAT Tender No. PW-2002-02 reconstruction of Jasper Drive,
Dunham Crescent, Sunray Place and Cabot Court be awarded to
Direct Underground Inc. at its tendered price of $914,395.63; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Direct
Underground Inc. for the reconstruction of Jasper Drive, Dunham
Crescent, Sunray Place and Cabot Court.
5. PL02-016 - Removal of the Holding Provisions
Bayview Wellington North Inc. Phase II lands
Part of Blocks 96 and 97, Registered Plan 65M-3192 and Part
of Lots 84 and 85, Concession 1, EYS
South side of St. John's Sideroad, west of Bayview Avenue
D14-18-01
THAT Council enact By-law 4339-02.D. to remove the Holding (H)
prefix from the Phase II lands only, of Bayview Wellington North Inc. to
facilitate the development of 362 homes.
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7. LACAC02-003 - March 18, 2002, Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting held on March
18, 2002, be received as information; and
Church St. School
2. That the Director of Leisure Services be requested to investigate and
report back on the structural work and costs associated with the
installation of the elevator and emergency stairs within the building
versus the installation of both features on the exterior of the building, and
that the cost analysis for the exterior installation also include a
comparison of a brick structure as well as a glass structure;
Historical Core & Signage
3. That D. Falconer meet with the Director of Planning to determine the
status of the review regarding building heights in the historic core that
was requested by the Community Core Review Committee and LACAC
in 1999;
4. That the Director of Building be requested to investigate and advise the
committee on the details related to the installation of the sign at 38
Wellington St. E;
Demolition Permit Applications
5. That the Director of Corporate Services and D. Falconer contact the
Town Solicitor and the City of Toronto to determine if a demolition
control by-law can be implemented for heritage properties; and
That the Town implement a policy whereby a 30 day waiting period be
provided for all demolition permit applications that involve properties on
the heritage inventory list, as amended time to time, in order to provide
sufficient time for LACAC to comment on the demolition application.
Petch Log House – 15395 Leslie St.
6. That the conditions of draft approval for the Whitwell Development Ltd.
plan of subdivision include a provision to protect and secure the Petch
Log House until such time as a new location is determined; and
That the developer provide sufficient insurance naming the Town of
Aurora as beneficiary in order to protect the subject property; and
That the Town continue to negotiate with the developer for additional
funding support to assist with the relocation and restoration of the
house, and in the event further negotiations fail that the Town initiate a
heritage designation process for the property under the Ontario
Heritage Act.
The Red House – 237/253 Yonge St.
7. That Director of Corporate Services convene a meeting with J.
McIntyre and R. Harrison in order to review the details of the proposed
modifications to the house.
9. EDC02-004 - March 20th , 2002, Economic Development
Advisory Committee Meeting
THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting held on March 20, 2002 be received as
information; and
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THAT staff be requested to investigate the “Richmond Hill Community
in Bloom” sign, located on the north side of Bloomington Road, to
determine if the sign is posted within the Town of Aurora; and
THAT the membership of the Ambassador Program be expanded
through local advertisement, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Newsletter, and a direct mail initiative utilizing the Town’s Business
Directory; and
THAT the President of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and the
recipients and runners up of each category of the Business
Achievement Awards be recognized as Ambassadors for a one year
term; and
THAT the current and future Ambassador appointments be defined for
a three year term.
10. Minutes of the Joint Council Committee Meeting of
Monday, January 7, 2002
THAT the Minutes of the meetings be received for information.
11. Minutes of the Joint Council Committee Meeting of
Wednesday, February 13, 2002
THAT the Minutes of the meetings be received for information.
12. Minutes of the Joint Council Committee Meeting of
Wednesday, March 20, 2002
THAT the Minutes of the meetings be received for information.
15. Memo from Bob Panizza, Town Clerk re: Special Council -
Public Planning Meeting April 24, 2002
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
Frank Pignataro, Cardinal Carter Catholic High School
re: World Youth Day Cross
Mr. Frank Pignataro thanked Council for the opportunity to speak and asked
for their agreement to include the Town of Aurora in this international world
wide event to be held Tuesday, June 11th. The World Youth Day Cross
encourages people between the ages of 18 to 35 to join the event and they are
expecting hundreds of thousands of people to come to Toronto. Each day the
cross moves to another part of Canada and generates a sense of enthusiasm
in the young people who participate. Cardinal Carter Catholic High School will
have the Cross on June 11th and requests that Yonge Street be temporarily
closed from Bloomington Sideroad to Church Street between the hours of 2:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for this event.
At this point in the meeting the Chair requested item 13 be moved
forward on the agenda for discussion.
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13. Correspondence from Cardinal Carter Catholic High School
re: World Youth Day Cross
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council receive and endorse the comments of the delegate and
refer the item back to staff for further refinement of the details.
CARRIED
Rino Roncadin, resident of 27 Catherine Avenue
Re: Parking Restrictions on Catherine Avenue
Mr. Rino Roncadin appeared before Council to voice his objections to the
proposed parking restriction on the south side of Catherine Avenue. Mr.
Roncadin agrees that the roadway is insufficient to accommodate emergency
vehicles, two-way traffic and parking on both sides, however, Mr. Roncadin
has witnessed that Catherine Avenue between Yonge and Spruce can, does
and has accommodated parking on both sides and school buses, garbage
trucks, town service vehicles as well as emergency vehicles very adequately
over the past 16 years that he has lived on the street. Mr. Roncadin feels that
a year round by-law is not necessary and the main factor contributing to the
parking problems is large amounts of snow building at the sides of the
roadway. Mr. Roncadin requests that Council amend the proposed by-law to
read "on a trial basis for a year" and that the snow removal contractor moves
the snow to the edge of the street and removes it if necessary. Mr. Roncadin
also suggests that the Town work with the Church to seek over flow parking
across Yonge Street for their events in the Church and Lynnett Hall functions.
Mr. Roncadin also suggested that the Town explore the use of low profile
swale curbs to protect the grass boulevards and perhaps provide extra width
of the roadway.
David Amborski, resident of 19 Catherine Avenue
Re: Parking Restrictions on Catherine Avenue
Mr. David Amborski expressed his concerns with the shrinkage of the
roadway after a heavy snowfall and supports the recommendations to Council
of the proposed parking restrictions. Mr. Amborski advised that the only time
there is a problem is when there is a heavy snow fall and suggests that if this
is a matter of safety versus convenience, then the safety of the residents
should be Council's first priority.
George Steeves, resident re: Parking Restrictions on
Catherine Avenue
Mr. George Steeves advised Council that he objects to the extreme measures
the Town of Aurora is taking by enacting the proposed by-law. Mr. Steeves
feels that parking is only an issue on days with heavy snowfall and Sunday's.
Mr. Steeves advised that cars park on the street and block driveways even on
the North side of Catherine Avenue and by implementing this by-law it will
punish those who live on the north side because cars will continuously be
parked on the north side of the road. Mr. Steeves requests that Council not
approve the by-law as it will cause a significant encumbrance to the
enjoyment he currently receives by not always having a vehicle parked in
front of his house.
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Delegation Request from Mr. Graham Creelman, resident, re: Item #3 (1)
Parking Restrictions on Catherine Avenue
Mr. Graham Creelman expressed his concerns with the proposed by-law and
suggested that parking is only an issue on Sunday's for an hour and is only a
minor irritation. It was suggested that by implementing this by-law it will
cause problems further down the road on Catherine which is a much narrower
roadway to begin with. Mr. Creelman indicated that he does not feel there is
enough of an issue with the currently parking that would warrant this by-law.
Correspondence from Mr. Gerrard O'Reilly, resident, re: Item #3 (1)
Parking Restrictions on Catherine Avenue.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting the Chair requested that items 2 and 3 be
moved forward on the agenda for discussion.
2. PW02-020 - Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting - March 6, 2002
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT parking be permitted on the south side of Catherine Avenue; and
THAT in the winter months during snow accumulation the Town
arrange to push the snow further back onto the boulevard and have it
removed when the opportunity permits.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Report No. PW02-020 detailing the results of the March 6, 2002
Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting be received for information;
THAT Report No. PW02-020 be considered in conjunction with Traffic
Safety Advisory Board Report No. TSAB02-008;
THAT Council adopt the recommendations as outlined in Report No.
TSAB02-008; and
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT parking be prohibited on the south side of Catherine
Avenue from Yonge Street to Spruce Street effective from
November 15th, 2002 to April 15th 2003 on a (1) one year trial basis;
and
THAT the Department of Public Works be requested to conduct a one
year review of the parking prohibition on Catherine Avenue and report
back to Council on the results of this review; and
THAT the residents be notified of this report and be encouraged
to respond to Council in early May 2003 on the results of the
parking prohibitions.
CARRIED
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3. TSAB02-008 - March 6, 2002, Traffic Safety Advisory
Board Meeting
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Meeting held on March 6, 2002 be received as information.
THAT the following recommendations of the Board be adopted:
1. Proposed Parking Prohibition on Catherine Avenue
(i) THAT the Clerks Department be requested to introduce
the necessary by-law to implement the above
recommendation.
2. Proposed Parking Prohibition on Valhalla Court
(i) THAT parking be prohibited from 5:00p.m. to 12:00a.m on
the north side of Valhalla Courts west leg; and
(ii) THAT the Clerks Department be requested to introduce the
necessary by-law to implement the above recommendation.
3. Proposed Parking Prohibitions in the Bayview Wellington North
and Heathwood Subdivisions
(i) THAT the TSAB Report No. TSAB02-007 – Parking
Restrictions in the Bayview Wellington North and Heathwood
Subdivisions be received as information;
(ii) THAT parking be prohibited at anytime on:
a) the south side of Alder Grove From Millcliff Circle to 60
meters east of Millcliff Circle;
b) the north and west sides of Billingham Heights;
c) the north, west and south sides of Birkshire Drive;
d) the north, west and south sides of Blaydon Lane;
e) the east and west sides of Bridgenorth Drive;
f) the west, north and east sides of Calmar Crescent following
the outside curb line;
g) the north side of Chippingwood Manor;
h) the north side of Dovercourt Lane;
i) the south side of Earl Stewart Drive from Gateway Drive to
McMaster Avenue;
j) the west and east sides of Gateway Drive;
k) the north side of Haverhill Terrace;
l) the north, east and south sides of Kirkvalley Crescent
following the outside curb line;
m) the north, west and east sides of Limeridge Street following
the outside curb line;
n) west, east, north and south sides of Millcliff Circle following
the outside curb line;
o) the north and south sides of Pedersen Drive;
p) the north side of Perivale Gardens;
q) the south side of Skipton Trail;
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r) the north side of Somerton Court;
s) the north side of Turnbridge Road;
t) the north side of Valemount Way;
u) the north, east and south sides of Watkins Glen Crescent
following the outside curb line; and
(iii) THAT By-law 4332-02.T be submitted to the March 26,
2002 Council Meeting and given three readings.
4. Parking Concerns on Poplar Crescent
(i) THAT the request to prohibit parking on the west side of
Poplar Crescent across from #67 Poplar Crescent be denied;
and
(ii) THAT a copy of Report No. TSAB02-006 be forwarded to
By-Law Services.
5. Community Safety Zones (CSZ)
(i) THAT Report No. TSAB02-004 – Community Safety
Zones – 1 Year Review be received as information;
(ii) THAT Report No. TSAB02-004 be forwarded to Council for
consideration and adoption; and
(iii) THAT the Public Works Department be requested to
determine what type of warrants other municipality’s use for the
implementation and use of Community Safety Zones.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. CS02-009 - 2002 Communications Plan
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the proposed 2002 Communications Plan as outlined in
Attachment “A” be endorsed; and
That staff be directed to implement the strategies contained in the plan.
CARRIED
Councillor Wallace, having previously declared an interest in Item 1 Report CS02-
009, did not take part in the discussion or vote on the matter.
At this point in the meeting the Chair requested that item 17 report PW02-022
be moved forward on the agenda for discussion.
17. PW02-022 - Watts Meadow Grading/Drainage/Building
Concerns
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Terraprobe March 20, 2002 soils report entitled "Geranium
Homes - Aurora Gardens Subdivision Evaluation of Test Pits Along
Lots 1 to 7 - Watts Meadow Aurora, Ontario" be received;
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THAT the commitment of Geranium Homes to build bungalows on Lots
1 to 4 and to promote Lots 5 and 6 on Plan 65M-3220 as bungalows
until Labour Day, 2002 be acknowledged and accepted;
THAT the developer be encouraged to resolve the matter of storm
water damage to the identified properties on Seaton Drive by May
15th, 2002;
THAT in future, staff provide as much protection to adjoining existing
properties as possible;
• through the review of the precedent subdivision agreement;
• through the review and approval of grading plans; and
• through additional controls on building heights via the zoning by-
laws applying to effected properties; and
THAT the record of the "Seaton Drive Public Meeting" held on March 6,
2002 as attached to Report No. PW02-022 be received.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT staff investigate previous records of any evidence of an old
waterway in this area.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Director of Public Works ensure that the developer plant
trees for the homes that are occupied by May 2002; and
THAT the issues of mud and other By-law problems be monitored
by staff on a regular basis; and
THAT staff speak to the builder regarding the $500 security
deposit and its' reimbursement to the residents.
CARRIED
Revised Appendix 5 from item #17 Watts Meadow Grading/
Drainage/Building Concerns (Pg. 200)
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the revised report be received for information.
CARRIED
6. PL02-024 - Town Policy Regarding Contaminated Sites
And Environmental Issues In Relation To:
Wintervest Developments Inc.
(New Abbotsford Animal Hospital)
14958 Yonge Street
Site Plan File D11-03-01
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Report PL02-024 be received as information, as requested
through Council Resolution from Meeting No. 02-05, held on Tuesday,
February 26, 2002; and
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THAT staff follow up on the soil and groundwater contamination
concern on page 118 of the report; and
THAT staff follow up on the Phase 1 ESA identifying potential
sources of contamination on the site.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
8. General Committee Meeting Report No. 02-05
Tuesday, March 19, 2002
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-05, TUESDAY, march 19, 2002 - ITEM 1 AND
8
1. LS02-007 - Aurora United Church Agreement Status
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT snow removal serviced on the parking lot and adjacent property
be maintained by the Town; and
THAT the Aurora United Church maintain the Gazebo.
CARRIED
8. TR02-005- Deferred Payment of Development Charges
St. Andrew's College - 15800 Yonge Street
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT General Committee adopt Option #1 as referenced within this
report (#TR02-005) with respect to the request from St. Andrew's
College to defer payment of development charges in relation to site
plan application #D11-03-02 as follows:
Approve the request for deferral of payment of the Town’s
development charges under the provisions of planning
application #D11-03-02, indefinitely.
Under this option, payment of development charges would be
deferred until such time that the owners of St. Andrew’s College
made application to the municipality to change or alter use on
the 110 acre parcel of land defined under roll # 1946 000 070
45500 0000; and
THAT General Committee direct staff to prepare and subsequently
present to Council for approval the necessary agreement between St.
Andrew's College and the Town of Aurora outlining the terms and
conditions of any provision to defer payment of development charges
in relation to site plan application #D11-03-02.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Griffith, Pedersen, Timpson, Vrancic, Wallace
and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Kean and MacEachern.
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Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting No.
02-05 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee
be adopted.
CARRIED
14. Correspondence from the Town of Markham
re: AMALCO II - Update
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Town of Aurora continue to discuss amalgamation of hydro
utilities with Markham and Newmarket following the market opening on
May 1st, 2002.
CARRIED
16. Correspondence from the Town of Markham
re: Speed Enforcement
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council support the Town of Markham's recommendations
regarding speed enforcement; and
THAT staff report back in one month on the details of implementation.
CARRIED
Revised Minutes from Joint Council Committee Meeting - Jan. 7, 2002
(Item #10) (Pg. 155)
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the revised Minutes from Joint Council Committee Meeting -
Jan. 7, 2002 be received for information.
CARRIED
(New Item) Memo From Director of Public Works re: Fire and Emergency
Services - Town of Aurora
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
(New Item) Correspondence from Susan Walmer, Chairperson of R.A.Y.S.
re: York Region Board of Education Elementary School Boundary
Changes
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be referred back to staff for a report for the
General Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 2, 2002.
CARRIED
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IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that there was nothing to report at this time.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Kean congratulated the Aurora Tigers and coach Marty Williamson
on their victory against the Newmarket Hurricanes winning four games to
none.
Councillor Wallace advised that the National Convention of Clowns will be
held in Aurora on May 3rd, 4th and 5th. A parade will take place on Sunday
May 5th at noon from Howard Johnson's on Yonge Street to the Aurora
Community Centre. Once there the Clowns will entertain the citizens with two
hours of fun frolic and face painting. The week of May 3rd, 4th and 5th will
officially be declared "Clown Week" in Aurora.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings,
and enacted:
4338-02.D BEING A BY-LAW to
to amend By-law No.
2213-78
4339-02.D BEING A BY-LAW to
to amend By-law No.
2213-78
4340-02.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law
3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Stone Road
4332-02.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law 3377-
92 as amended, with respect
to Alder Grove, Billingham
Heights, Birkshire Drive,
Blaydon Lane, Bridgenorth
Drive, Calmar Crescent,
Chippingwood Manor,
Dovercourt Lane, Earl
Stewart Drive, Gateway
Drive, Haverhill Terrace,
Kirkvalley Crescent,
Limeridge Street, Millcliff
Circle, Pedersen Drive,
Perivale Gardens, Skipton
Trail, Somerton Court,
Turnbridge Road, Valemount
Way and Watkins Glen
Crescent.
CARRIED
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XII IN CAMERA
Personnel Matter
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a personnel matter.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
CARRIED
______________________ _________________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK