MINUTES - Council - 20040914
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 04-29
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Manager of
Engineering Services, Town Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented, with the following additional item:
Memo from the Director of Leisure Services
Re: The Fundraising Committee Terms of Reference for the New
Recreation Complex.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of August 17, 2004, Meeting Number 04-26, Special
Council Minutes of August 16, 2004 Meeting Number 04-27, and Special
Council Minutes of September 7, 2004 Meeting number 04-28
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Special Council Minutes from Meeting Numbers 04-27 and 04-
28 and the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 04-26 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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IV PRESENTATIONS
None
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18(6)(10, 11, 12), 20, 21 and 23 were identified
for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
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:
2. PL04-100 - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications
Bricon Construction Ltd.
Lot 13 and Blocks A and B, Plan M-51
Allaura Boulevard
Files D09-01-01 and D14-01-01
THAT Council approve By-law No. 4589-04.D, being a by-law to approve
Official Plan Amendment No.56 and By-law No. 4590-04.D, being a by-law
to rezone the subject lands.
3. PW04-035 - Approval to Execute a Preservicing Agreement - Phase 1 & 2
Preserve Homes Residential Subdivision, File D12-01-5A
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement
between the Town of Aurora and Preserve Homes Corporation to permit
the servicing of the Phase 1 and 2 lands in Preserves Residential
Subdivision (D12-01-5A) subject to the following conditions:
(a) Issuance of the necessary Certificates of Approval from the Ministry of
Energy and Environment and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority for all the underground services; and
(b) Signing of the engineering plans for the construction of the municipal
services; and
(c) Receipt of proof of insurance indemnifying the Town in an amount of
$10,000,000; and
(d) Receipt of engineering fees and securities in accordance with the
standard procedures for subdivision developments in the amounts
specified.
4. PW04-042 – Tender Award – Maintenance and Monitoring of Stormwater
Management Facilities in the Town of Aurora - Tender No.
P.W. 2004-54
THAT Tender PW2004-54 - “The Maintenance and Monitoring of
Stormwater Management Facilities in the Town of Aurora” be awarded to
Cannington Excavating 1989 Ltd. for a three year period beginning
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January 1, 2005 at its total three-year tendered price of $216,100.00
exclusive of GST; and
THAT the funds provided for this project in the 2004 Budget be carried
over to the 2005 Budget; and
THAT staff be authorized to expend an additional $47,000, exclusive of
GST, for the disposal of sediment from the three stormwater management
facilities that will be cleaned out over the period 2005 to 2007 inclusive if
the sediment testing program indicates the sediment is not of “residential
fill” quality; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Cannington
Excavating 1989 Ltd. for the Maintenance and Monitoring of Stormwater
Management Facilities in the Town of Aurora.
5. TSAB04-15 - August 11, 2004 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
a) THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Meeting held on August 11, 2004 be received as information; and
b) Report No. TSAB04-011 – McLeod Drive – Speeding and Safety
Concerns
THAT the request for traffic calming measures on McLeod Drive be
denied; and
THAT multi-way stop sign control be implemented at the intersection
of McLeod Drive and Murdock Avenue; and
THAT parking be prohibited on the south and west sides of McLeod
Drive from a point 43 meters east of Murdock Avenue to Gilbank
Drive (south leg); and
THAT stopping be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to
Friday on the east and west sides of McLeod Drive from Aurora
Heights Drive to Gilbank Drive (north leg); and
THAT the Clerk’s Department be requested to introduce the
necessary by-laws to implement the above recommendations; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
c) Report No. TSAB04-009 – Kemano Drive Between Crawford Rose
Drive and Aurora Heights Drive – Speeding Concerns
THAT staff be requested to monitor Kemano Drive between Aurora
Heights Drive and Crawford Rose Drive and report back to the TSAB
if necessary; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Derek Sealey with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
d) Report No. TSAB04-010 – Intersection of Dunning Avenue and
Cameron Avenue – Multi-Way Stop Sign Control
THAT Report No. TSAB04-010 – Intersection of Dunning Avenue and
Cameron Avenue – Multi-Way Stop Sign Control be received as
information; and
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THAT staff be requested to further study the Dunning Avenue and
Cameron Avenue intersection and report back to the October TSAB
meeting.
e) August 10, 2004 memorandum from the By-law Services Co-
ordinator regarding the Super Mailboxes in front of #23 Downey
Circle.
THAT the request to relocate the Super Mailbox in front of #23
Downey Circle be denied; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Stacey Crocker with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
f) August 4, 2004 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding parking concerns on Pinnacle Trail
THAT parking be prohibited at anytime on the east side of Pinnacle
Trail from St. John’s Sideroad to Pinnacle Trail (east leg); and
THAT the Clerk’s Department be requested to introduce the
necessary by-law; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
6. ACCESS04-04 – August 26, 2004 Accessibility Advisory
Committee Meeting
a) THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Meeting
held on August 26, 2004 be received for information; and
b) THAT Committee members Catherine Couchman and John Lenchak
each prepare a list of the most critical maintenance issues pertaining
to Accessibility Plan Project Priorities, which need to be addressed
promptly; and
THAT these lists be provided to Bob Panizza via e-mail, prior to
September 8, 2004, to be included on the September 14, 2004
Council agenda for consideration and approval.
c) THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee receive and endorse the
Draft Request for Proposal for the Accessibility Audit with the
following amendments:
• THAT a short paragraph be included at the beginning of the
document to read as follows:
“from this point forward all references to the word accessibility
should be interpreted to mean “Universal Accessibility Codes
and Standards”.
• THAT the wording of the Draft Request for Proposal for the
Accessibility Audit be amended to include the following:
- Under the heading of “The successful firm or individual will be
responsible for but not limited to the following:” an additional
bullet be included, which reads as follows:
“preparation of a five year plan outlining phases of
implementation and estimated yearly costs to allow for
consideration during the annual budget process.”
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• Under the heading Relevant Experience, the following sentence
be amended to include the bolded text:
“…working knowledge of, and experience with the
identification and removal of barriers experienced by a wide
range of persons with disabilities
• Under the heading Relevant Experience, the following sentence
be amended to include the bolded text:
“For each project listed above, provide an indication of the scope
of the project as well as the approximate project cost and
timeframe.”
• Under the heading Required Information for your proposal
submission, bullet 7 be amended to read as follows:
“The proposed approach to working with the Accessibility
Advisory Committee and staff in developing the audit, its
methodologies and reporting strategies.” and
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the process of issuing the
RFP, as amended; and
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee be included in the final
selection process and be given the opportunity to provide ongoing
input pertaining to this matter; and
d) THAT the Accessibility Design Guidelines – City of Toronto be
received for information.
7. AHC04-03 – August 9, 2004, Aurora Heritage Committee Meeting
a) THAT the Committee Record of the Aurora Heritage Committee
Meeting held on August 9, 2004 be received for information; and
b) THAT the Heritage Committee has no immediate concerns with the
continued use of the subject properties namely 15387 & 15393
Yonge St. and supports the landscape modifications as shown on
the proposed site plan; and
c) THAT the Heritage Committee has no objections to the proposed
site plan application as submitted for 74 Wellington St. E.; and
d) THAT the Heritage Committee has no objections to the demolition
of the subject building located at 13990 Yonge St. subject to the
owner providing the committee with the opportunity to obtain some
architectural artifacts from the building; and
e) THAT 22 Marksbury Crt. be added to the heritage inventory list;
and
f) THAT the request of the property owners of 59 & 76 Catherine St.
be approved and that heritage plaques be presented to both
properties.
(59 Catherine St – Myrtle Sisman House circa 1913) (76 Catherine
St. – J. H. Knowles House circa. 1917); and
g) THAT the letter of invitation be circulated to the residents of
Catherine St., Maple St., Spruce St., and Fleury St. inviting them to
attend an information meeting on the establishment of a heritage
district in Aurora on Monday Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Hall;
and
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h) THAT the information from the Ontario Heritage Foundation be
received and that nominations be presented at the next meeting;
and
i) THAT the correspondence from Mr. Greenwood be received for
information and that the Director of Corporate Services be
requested to obtain addition background information on this matter;
and
j) THAT the Historical Society be advised that the Heritage
Committee has no objections with the repairs to the roof of the
Hillary House; and
k) THAT the request from the Aurora United Church for the relocation
of the heritage sign on their front lawn be approved.
10. Memo from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Councillors Compensation By-law
THAT the Correspondence be received as information.
11. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Resolution R8-2004 – Increased Traffic Congestion and Road Network
Improvements
THAT the Correspondence be received as information.
15. LS04-045 – Tender L.S. 2004-49 - Purchase of Agricultural Tractor with
Wide Area Mower Attachment
THAT Council authorize the purchase of one (1) Agricultural Tractor with
Wide Area Mower Attachment from Hutchinson Farm Supply Inc. of
Stouffville Ontario in the amount of $90,492.00 not including P.S.T. and
G.S.T.
19. Memo from the Director of Planning
Re: Proposed Public Information Meeting Lebovic Enterprises Inc. and
Revlis LTD (Item #18 (1) Report No. PL04-097 - Lebovic)
THAT the Public Planning meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 27,
2004 be cancelled; and
THAT a Public Information Meeting regarding Lebovic Enterprises Inc. and
Revlis LTD. be scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
22. LS04-50 – Seniors’ Centre Site Pre-Grading Tender Award
THAT Council award Tender LS2004-58 Pre-Grading for the new Seniors’
Centre to Gentile Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $239,000 excluding
G.S.T.
CARRIED
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VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Allister Byrne of Grant Thornton
Re: 2003 Year-End Report and Audited Financial Statements
(Item #1 - TR04-015)
The CAO advised that the Treasurer has taken ill and regrets that he would not
be in attendance this evening to address this matter, and advised that he will be
acting as spokesman in the Treasurer’s place for this evening. The CAO
suggested that Council bring Item 1 forward for consideration in conjunction with
the Auditors’ delegation to allow Council to direct any questions which may arise
during consideration of this item to the Auditor for clarification and assistance.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Item 1 - TR04-015 – 2003 Year-End Report and Audited Financial
Statements, be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
Mr. Allister Byrne, of Grant Thornton, provided an overview of the process which
was conducted to allow the Finance Advisory Committee and the Auditors to
work through the Town’s Financial Report and present the report to Council this
evening. Mr. Byrne advised that the Town of Aurora is in a strong financial
position at this time and that the audit was smoothly conducted with no significant
complications or discrepancies. Mr. Byrne advised that he would be available for
further comment, should Council require his input.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Auditor’s presentation regarding Report #TR04-015 “2003 Year-
End Report and Audited Financial Statements” be received for
information.
CARRIED
1. TR04-015 – 2003 Year-End Report and Audited Financial Statements
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Treasurer’s Report #TR04-015 “2003 Year-End Report and
Audited Financial Statements” be received; and
THAT Council approve a contribution of $622,523 representing the 2003
general (operating) fund surplus to the Municipal Capital Reserve.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Item 17 - LS04-038 - New Fire Hall, be brought forward for
consideration at this time.
CARRIED
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17. LS04-038 – New Fire Hall
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council endorse the program and space allocation for the New Fire
Hall; and
THAT Council direct staff to prepare an Expression of Interest for an
Architect, based on the program and approved budget, and report back to
Council with a recommendation.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Item 18 (6) - General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-18 -
Memorandum from Councillor John West Re: Council Agenda - Other
Business and Items 18 (10, 11 and 12) - Hydro One Proposed Towers, be
brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
18. General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-18
Tuesday, September 7, 2004
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 04-18, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2004
(6) Memorandum from Councillor John West
Re: Council Agenda – Other Business
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT members of Council, in consultation with staff review the
Procedural By-law for clarification and modifications regarding conduct
during meetings, that would allow for free flow of information and to
achieve the goals of Council.
CARRIED
(10) CS04-031 – Hydro One – Proposed Towers;
and
(11) Correspondence from Dr. K. Helena Jaczek, Commissioner of Health
Services and Medical Officer of Health
Re: Request for Comment from the Medical Officer of Health on
The Health Issues Related to Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs); and
and
(12) Correspondence from Mr. Richard Johnson
Re: Proposed Hydro One Transmission Line – Outstanding Issues
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council endorse the suggested initiatives to notify the residents of
the Town of Aurora regarding the proposed Hydro One Tower
modifications; and
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THAT the proposed funding sources for the Town’s contribution to the
Hydro One Corridor Task Force, as outlined in the Treasurer’s memo
attached as Appendix “1”, be approved; and
THAT the memorandum from the CAO regarding the financial
management of the funding to the Hydro One Corridor Task Force,
attached as Appendix “2”, be received for information; and
THAT the Terms of Reference of the Hydro Task Force, attached as
Appendix “3”, be received for information; and
THAT upon the invitation of the Hydro One Corridor Task Force the Chief
Administrative Officer be appointed to the Task Force as an administrative
representative of the Town of Aurora; and
THAT the CAO use his discretion regarding his attendance at task force
meetings and his interaction with same, due to his time constraints; and
THAT the Town of Aurora inform its residents of Hydro One’s proposal to
re-engineer the current towers within the hydro corridor, as well as post
the Hydro One Task Force meetings via the Town’s website and the
Notice Board in the local newspaper; and
THAT a warning clause be included to new home purchasers within the
subdivision agreement, for properties abutting the hydro corridor; and
THAT Council reaffirm its financial commitment of $25,000 towards the
Hydro One Task Force.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic, West and
Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck and Wallace
8. FAC04-02 – August 16, 2004, Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
a) THAT Council Report FAC04-02 be received for information
purposes; and
b) TR04-015 Report - 2003 Year-End Report and Audited Financial
Statements – Grant Thornton Presentation
THAT the approval of the 2003 Year End Report and Audited
Financial Statements be referred to the next meeting of Council for
approval; and
c) Core Services Review
THAT the Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to further
investigate the options and associated costs of carrying out a Core
Services Review to be included in the formal recommendation that
goes forward to Council; and
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d). Report re: Budget Process for 2005
THAT the Director of Finance/Treasurer provide the Finance
Advisory Committee with a more detailed Proposed Outlook/Budget
Schedule.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Terms of Reference of the Finance Advisory Committee be
brought back for discussion at the same time that Council will be reviewing
the Procedural By-law.
On a recorded vote the amendment was DEFEATED
YEAS: 4 NAYS: 5
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Kean, Morris and Vrancic
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Hogg, Wallace, West and Mayor Jones
The main motion was CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Item 23 - LS04-051 – Award of Tender for Construction of the New
Recreation Complex, be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
23. LS04-051-Award of Tender for Construction of the New Recreation Complex
and Memo from the Director of Leisure Services - The Fundraising Committee
Terms of Reference for the New Recreation Complex. (Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council award Tender LS2004-55 for the construction of the new
Recreation Complex to Bondfield Construction Ltd. in the amount of
$16,695,000 excluding G.S.T.; and further
THAT Council recommend that an additional amount of $100,000 be
provided for the provision of an alternative pool system (Myrtha Pool); and
further
THAT Council recommend that an additional amount of $175,000 be
provided for the provision of ice rink conversion mats and related storage
facility, subject to acceptability by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
CARRIED
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9. Item From General Committee - In Camera on September 7, 2004
Re: Encroachment Agreement with 15 and 19 Dunham Crescent
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Town enter into an encroachment agreement with the property
owners of 15 and 19 Dunham Crescent for the use of the land between
their respective properties currently identified as an easement by the
Town.
CARRIED
12. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Resolution R10-2004 – Ambulance Dispatch Call Processing and
Response Times
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Correspondence be received and endorsed; and
THAT a letter be sent to the Province of Ontario to request that the Town
of Aurora be provided with a copy of the response to Newmarket’s
Resolution R10-2004 – Ambulance Dispatch Call Processing and
Response Times.
CARRIED
13. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Resolution R7-2004 – Restricting the Use of Non-Essential Pesticides
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Correspondence be received and referred to the Environmental
Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
14. LSAC04-04 – September 9, 2004, Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting - NO QUORUM REPORT
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the No Quorum Committee Report of the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee Meeting 04-04, scheduled for September 9, 2004, be received
for information.
CARRIED
16. PL04-103 – GeoSmart Program
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council support participating in a joint submission by “YorkInfo
Partners” of an application to obtain GeoSmart Funding; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a letter indicating the
Town of Aurora’s support of the partnership application for GeoSmart
Funding; and
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THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the partnership to finalize
the details of the application; and
THAT the proposed hardware and software be owned by the Town of
Aurora and the cost to the Town, should the GeoSmart application
be accepted, will be 50% or $34,515.00 with the scanner.
CARRIED
18. General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-18 Tuesday, September 7, 2004
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting No.
04-18 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
20. LS04-044 – Additional 2004 Community Grant Requests
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the request for approval of a 2004 grant for support of the York
Region Abuse Program in the amount of $400.00 and an additional 2004
grant request for the Children’s Aid Foundation of York Region in the
amount of $400.00, be denied as they do not conform with the Town’s
grant policies.
CARRIED
21. EAC04-03 – August 31, 2004, Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory
Committee Meeting, held on August 31, 2004, be received for
information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
2. OTHER BUSINESS
THAT Council direct staff to investigate the environmental and
financial benefit and the feasibility of utilizing “green roof”
technology in the roof construction for future Town building
projects, and report back to Council in two months.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
The Mayor advised that he had nothing to report at this time.
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X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Wallace advised that a tour of Church Street School will be taking
place on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and
extended an invitation to the Mayor and Members of Council.
Councillor Vrancic expressed concern regarding the current construction taking
place on St. John’s Sideroad, Wellington Street and Henderson Drive and
requested that steps be taken to ensure that there is monitoring of the traffic
congestion resulting from this inconvenience and that measures are taken, where
possible, to keep traffic flowing smoothly and without incident.
Councillor Vrancic advised that some of the above noted construction sites are
displaying signage to permit parking where there is only one lane of traffic
currently available, and he asked that this be addressed by staff. The CAO
advised that he will communicate with the Region of York to address this issue
and report back to the next General Committee meeting.
Councillor Morris advised that two homes on Wellington Street have lost their
water service due to the construction taking place and she suggested that this be
addressed if the situation continues.
Councillor Morris inquired as to the status of the development currently taking
place in Civic Square Park. The Director of Leisure Services advised that the
reconstruction of the park is progressing as planned, subject to weather
conditions.
Councillor Kean advised that a construction site at Tamarac Trail and Henderson
Drive is congested with large industrial vehicles which are being parked in the
way of traffic, and he asked that this be addressed by staff.
Councillor Kean advised that the Farmers Market is doing very well and
encourage residents to attend.
Councillor Buck advised that the Town of Newmarket has expressed great
interest in continuing a dialogue with the Town of Aurora to pursue some kind of
partnership with respect to the construction of the proposed recreation facilities
for the two municipalities.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4589-04.D BEING A BY-LAW to
adopt Official Plan
Amendment No.56
4590-04.D BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law No.
2213-78
(Bricon Construction)
4593-04.C BEING A BY-LAW to
Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting
From The Meeting of
September 14, 2004.
CARRIED
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XII IN CAMERA
Personnel Matter
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council proceed In Camera to address a personnel matter.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Morris
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
CARRIED
______________________ _________________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK