MINUTES - Council - 20041026
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 04-33
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, October 26, 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 Leisure Services,
Director of Planning, Director of Public Works,
Treasurer, Town Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented, with the following additional items:
Withdrawal of delegation request (D1) Mr. Will Ross, resident of 120
Gurnett Street;
Re: Proposed Parking Prohibitions on Gurnett Street.
Delegation request from Mr. Brent Clarkson, Acting Agent for
Morguard Real Estate Investment (Item 9) PL04-117, Morguard Real
Estate Investment Trust - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning
Amendment Applications;
Withdrawal of Item 8 - Request from Councillor Morris
Re: Correspondence from Mr. Darryl Moore – Whitwell/First
Professional
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of October 12, 2004, Meeting Number 04-32
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 04-32 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Mr. Steve Hinder, Chair, Aurora Mayor’s 7th Annual Charity
Golf Classic to the Charity Recipients
Mr. Steve Hinder, Chair of the Aurora Mayor's 7th Annual Charity Golf Classic
advised that he has been involved with the Mayor’s Golf Tournament since 1995.
Mr. Hinder explained that the idea of raising money for charities, through this
event, was conceived and initiated in 1998 and has been well received and very
successful from the beginning. Mr. Hinder thanked all of the members of the
Committee who organized this year’s Golf Tournament and advised that a total of
$350,000 has been raised over the years through the Aurora Mayor's Annual
Charity Golf Classic. Mr. Hinder expressed that he was very proud to be
presenting the following organizations each with a contribution from the funds
raised, for the tremendous work that they have done to enhance this Town and
help improve the lives of so many citizens within the community.
Aurora Museum, Andrew Kipfer
Aurora Seniors’ Centre, Kim Hinder
CHATS, Richard Kinch
Theatre Aurora, Anne Currie-O’Brien
Girls Inc., Lyn Alcock
Safehaven, Susan Gudolfski
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Wallace 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:
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-20 Tuesday, October 19, 2004
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 04-20 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
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5. AHC04-05 – October 18, 2004 Aurora Heritage Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Aurora Heritage Committee Meeting
held on October 18, 2004 be received for information; and
2. THAT the proposed addition to 51 Metcalfe St. as shown in the plans
presented by Mr. P. Sturino be approved; and
3. THAT the new Heritage Web Site be approved and that staff proceed with
it’s installation on the Town’s Site; and that appropriate notice be placed in
the newspaper announcing it’s availability to the public; and
4. THAT the request from the owners of 80 George St. be approved and that
a Heritage Plaque identifying the property as the “Benjamin Willis House
1888” be presented; and
5. THAT a letter be circulated to the residents of the study area encouraging
them to submit the Community Feedback Questionnaire by the end of
November, and staff research the details for the preparation of a Heritage
District Study, including qualified consultants and a budget plan, and
present this information at a future committee meeting; and
6. THAT Mr. John McIntyre be nominated as a candidate for the Ontario
Heritage Foundation’s lifetime achievement recognition award for his work
to identify, preserve, protect and promote heritage of Aurora.
8. Request from Councillor Morris
Re: Correspondence from Mr. Darryl Moore – Whitwell/First Professional
WITHDRAWN
11. Memorandum from Mayor Jones
Re: 75/25 Federal Fuel Tax Allocation Formula
THAT the 75/25 Federal Fuel Tax Allocation Formula be endorsed as
follows:
WHEREAS the Federal government is committed to concluding gas tax
revenue sharing agreements with each province by the end of 2004 for the
purpose of providing Canada’s municipalities with a new source of stable,
predictable funding; and
WHEREAS Canadians believe that the fuel tax they pay should be used
primarily (if not exclusively) for investment in roads and transit; and
WHEREAS the amount of federal fuel tax revenue each province and
territory receives should be commensurate with the demands placed on
local transportation and public transit networks in that province or territory;
and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Town of
Aurora endorses the federal fuel tax allocation formula proposed by the
Hub City Mayors at the Summit held in Toronto on September 18, 2004,
whereby 75% of the amount of federal fuel tax revenue allocated to each
province is based on its share of the total amount of fuel sold in Canada,
with the remaining 25% based on each province’s share of national transit
ridership; and further
THAT copies of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada,
the Minister of Finance, the Minister of State (Infrastructure and
Communities), Members of Parliament from the Corporation of the Town
of Aurora.
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12. Recommendation from In Camera
Re: Appointment of New Member to Committee of Adjustment
THAT Mr. David Peirce be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for
the balance of the term to replace the position that has been vacated due
to a resignation of a member.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
Delegation request from Mr. Brent Clarkson, Acting Agent for Morguard
Real Estate Investment (Item 9) PL04-117, Morguard Real Estate Investment
Trust - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment Applications
(ADDED ITEM)
Mr. Brent Clarkson advised that he was speaking to Council as a representative
for Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust. Mr. Clarkson advised that the
applications for Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendments were considered by
Council in January of 2004, and approved in principle with the condition that the
applicant work with staff and the Bayview/Wellington Ratepayers Association to
address and resolve any issues which may exist. Mr. Clarkson advised that he
has worked with staff and the Association and with the valuable input from The
Association’s President, Mr. John Gallo, an Official Plan Amendment application
has been completed and is before Council for consideration this evening. Mr.
Clarkson advised that a Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan application will
be presented as soon as the peer review is completed.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Item 9 be
brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
9. PL04-117 – Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust
Blocks 2 & 3, R.P. 65M-3074 (Aurora Centre)
Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment Applications
Files D09-12-03 and D14-29-03
Related Site Plan Application File D11-06-04
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council approve Bylaw 4602-04.D being a Bylaw to enact Official
Plan Amendment No.57; and
THAT the site plan drawings and plans be resubmitted to the satisfaction
of the Town to incorporate the appropriate plan modifications pursuant to
the final comments of the Bayview Wellington Ratepayers Association,
staff and the Town’s design peer review consultant; and
THAT the implementing Zoning Bylaw amendment be scheduled for
Council consideration at a future Council meeting concurrent with Council
consideration of the Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust Site Plan
application (Files D14-29-03 and D11-06-04 respectively).
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Item 10 be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
10. LS04-055 – Award of Tender for Construction of New Seniors’ Centre
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council award Tender LS2004-67 for the construction of the new
Seniors’ Centre to Rutherford Contracting Ltd. in the amount of
$2,370,000 excluding G.S.T.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council recommend that an additional amount of $3,000 be
provided for the provision of a gas fireplace instead of electric.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council recommend that an additional amount of $13,000 be
provided for the provision of vinyl wall covering.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the additional amount of $10,000 for the corian counter covering
not be approved.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Council recommend that an additional amount of $55,000 be
provided for the provision of an extended south deck.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT staff work with the architect to investigate the feasibility of slightly
amending the design to allow for the extension of the canopy at the main
entrance to provide shelter for cars as they pull up to the front; and
THAT the director of Leisure Services report back on this matter.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Item 3 be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
3. TSAB04-021 – October 13, 2004 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
held on October 13, 2004 be received as information; and
2. October 5, 2004 email from Cynthia Foster regarding speeding concerns on
Kennedy Street West
THAT staff be requested to review the Kennedy Street West and Deerhorn
Crescent intersections for multi-way stop signs; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Dana Fawcett with the TSAB
recommendations.
3. Report No. TSAB04-019 – Approval of the Design of Traffic Calming
Measures for Golf Links Drive
THAT Council approve the proposed traffic calming design for Golf Links
Drive, including the optional sixth speed hump, as outlined in Report
TSAB04-019; and
THAT funding in the amount of $16,000 be approved for the installation of
five speed humps and associated signage on Golf Links Drive.
5. Report No. TSAB04-018 – Parking Concerns on Gurnett Street
THAT parking be prohibited from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday to Friday on
the west side of Gurnett Street from Kennedy Street East to Cousins Drive;
and
THAT parking be prohibited from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday to Friday on
the east side of Gurnett Street from Kennedy Street East to Connaught
Avenue; 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.
6. October 6, 2004 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Yield Sign Replacement Program at Various Intersections in the
Town of Aurora
THAT the request to replace the 7 intersections controlled by yield signs
with stop signs as identified in Report No. TSAB04-014 be denied.
7. October 8, 2004 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding the Request for Multi-Way Stop Signs at the Dunning Avenue
and Cameron Avenue Intersection
THAT staff be requested to submit a report to the November 10, 2004 TSAB
meeting to deal with the parking concerns on Dunning Avenue; and
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THAT the request for multi-way stop signs be deferred to the December 8,
2004 TSAB meeting.
8. September 27, 2004 email from Mr. Ian Bryan regarding safety concerns at
the Crawford Rose Drive and Autumn Way intersection
THAT staff be requested to review the Crawford Rose Drive and Autumn
Way intersection to determine if additional safety measures are required; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Ian Bryan with the TSAB recommendation.
CARRIED
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
4. Report No. TSAB04-017 – Traffic Calming Requests on Spruce Street
Between Mark Street and Centre Street and on Centre Street
THAT Council authorization for staff to issue the Request for Proposal as
outlined in Report TSAB04-017 and funding in the amount of $30,000 for
this work be deferred to the 2005 Budget .
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT staff be directed to re-examine the iTrans Traffic Safety Study –
Phase 2 Report that was prepared in 1999, and that it be brought back to
Council for consideration on any traffic control initiatives suggested in the
study which may not have been implemented.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. Notice of Motion from Councillor Buck
Re: Rescinding the Resolution to Change the Street Name of the Town Hall
Prior to the vote in this item, the Chair requested that Councillor Buck leave the meeting
on the grounds of Improper Conduct. Councillor Buck left the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg
WHEREAS on January 24, 1990, during a Public Planning meeting at
Victoria Hall, Aurora Council unanimously voted to create an address for
the soon to be Town Hall...100 John West Way; and
WHEREAS four elections have taken place since that date; and
WHEREAS whether or not the address of the Town Hall is appropriate has
never been cited as an issue by any candidate or resident during any of
those campaigns; and
WHEREAS universal acceptance of the address must be assumed from
these facts; and
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WHEREAS no reasons were given for the motion by the mover or
seconder of the motion, nor by the supporters of the motion; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these facts, no opportunity was provided for
public input prior to a decision being made;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the resolution to
change the address of the Aurora Town Hall be rescinded.
On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 2 NAYS: 5
VOTING YEAS: Councillor West and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Gaertner, Kean, Morris, Vrancic and Wallace
Councillors Hogg and Buck were absent during the recorded vote.
4. LSAC04-05 - October 14, 2004 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting, held on October 14, 2004, be received for information; and
2. The Welch Family
Re: Request for Memorial Tree in Elizabeth Hader Park
THAT the matter be referred to staff to draft a policy for planting memorial
trees within the Town; and
THAT a letter be provided to the Welch family, indicating that the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee is currently addressing their request and that
the family will be promptly advised of any developments.
3. List of Programs – Pricing Policy
THAT Item 13 – Community Centre Auditorium and Item 14 – Victoria Hall,
be removed from the list of programs requiring a detailed costing analysis
and be considered at a future date under rental fees; and
THAT the list of programs requiring a detailed costing analysis be approved,
with the deletion of Items 13 and 14.
4. Report LS04-047 – Draft Costing Model - Pricing Policy
THAT report LS04-047 – Draft Costing Model – be received and the
recommendations of the report be approved.
5. Other Business By Members
THAT Council review the option of constructing a foundation now at the new
Recreation Complex, and burying it for a gymnasium in the future.
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT staff investigate the feasibility and associated costs pertaining to the
option of pouring an additional concrete foundation to serve as a
Gymnasium at a later date.
CARRIED
6. EDAC04-05 – October 20, 2004 Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 04-05 held on October 20, 2004 be received as
information; and
2. ADM04-002 Aurora Business Delegation to Hancunhe, China
THAT the Economic Development Officer be authorized to investigate the
feasibility of organizing a delegation, consisting of Town officials and staff,
members of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, business leaders, and
members of other local groups, to visit the Town of Hancunhe, China in
2005, and
THAT the Economic Development Officer prepare a feasibility report, to be
presented at a future Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting, confirming the results of this investigation.
3. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer - Whitwell/First
Professional Developments Retail Centre Status Update
THAT Council support the continued involvement of the Economic
Development Officer continue to work with in the Planning Department
staff and our peer reviewers to resolve the outstanding issues related
toprocess of the Whitwell/First Professional Developments Retail Centre
development application; and
THAT staff ensure that adequate safeguards are implemented to ensure
the business park is built in a timely manner; and
THAT Council and staff address the issues identified by the Economic
Development Officer outlined in the memorandum dated September 29,
2004; and
THAT staff address the concern of the Committee with respect to the
impact on State Farm, being a key business in this area, and their
involvement in the planning process for the Whitwell project development;
and
THAT staff address the concern of the Committee with respect to the lack
of an economic impact study of this proposed development on the
downtown core.
4. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
Re: Staff Response to the 2004 Members Survey of the Canadian
Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
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THAT the media release prepared by the Economic Development Officer
in response to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s 2004
Members Survey be forwarded to the CFIB as the Town’s response to the
resultsCanadian Federation of their survey with respect to the Town of
AuroraIndependent Business; and
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THAT the Town’s Media Releaseinformation be included as the part of the
marketing material distributed by the Economic Development Office.
5. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
Re: The Development of a Marketing Logo for the Town of Aurora
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the Public Information Session
to obtain further input on the development of the marketing logo.
CARRIED
7. ENV04-05 – October 18, 2004 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee
Meeting 04-05 held on October 18, 2004 be received as information; and
2. Mr. Wayne Jackson, Director of Public Works, to address the Committee
regarding the Three Stream Waste Management Program
THAT the information regarding the Three Stream Waste Management
Program provided by the Director of Public Works be received for
information purposes; and
THAT the members of the Public Awareness/Education and Waste
Management Sub-Committees, and any other interested Environmental
Advisory Committee members, further discuss the implementation of the
Three Stream Waste Management Program with the Director of Public
Works.
3. Mr. Wayne Jackson, Director of Public Works, to address the Committee
regarding the Petro Canada Site on Industrial Parkway South
THAT Council be requested to send a letter to the Ministry of the
Environment informing them of the Town’s concerns regarding the
contamination at the Petro Canada site on Industrial Parkway South right-
of-way; and
THAT the Ministry of the Environment be requested to support the Town’s
efforts in obtaining copies of the laboratory reports pertaining to the
subject area and ensuring that there is no continuous leak at the site; and
THAT staff be requested to enter into discussions with Petro Canada
regarding a possible voluntary moratorium of operations on the subject
property, until such time that the there is proof that there is no ongoing
leak.
4. PW04-021 Tannery Creek Surface Water and Sediment Sampling Results
THAT report PW04-021 Tannery Creek – Surface Water & Sediment
Sampling Results, and the June 7, 2004, report from Earth Tech Canada
Inc. titled Tannery Creek – Surface Water & Sediment Sampling Report,
be received for information purposes; and
THAT Council request an immediate follow up from the Ministry of the
Environment on the Tannery Creek issue, and that a Ministry
representative be requested to attend to make a presentation to Council;
and
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to direct staff to hold the
public information sessions on the Tannery Creek issue as previously
directed in June.
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5. Extract from Council Meeting No. 04-30 - Approval of the New Sub-
Committees of the Environmental Advisory Committee
THAT the extract from Council Meeting No. 04-30 held on Tuesday,
September 28, 2004, in respect to EAC No. 04-04 - September 13, 2004
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting be received for information
purposes.
6. Prioritization of the Draft Goals and Objectives
THAT the Prioritization of the Draft Goals and Objectives be deferred to
the next Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.
7. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Resolution R7-2004 – Restricting the Use of Non-Essential Pesticides
(referred to Committee from September 14, 2004, Council meeting)
THAT the correspondence from the Town of Newmarket regarding
Resolution R7-2004 – Restricting the Use of Non-Essential Pesticides be
deferred to the By-laws/Policy Sub-Committee of the Environmental
Advisory Committee.
8. Update from David Tomlinson regarding the 2C Natural Heritage Study
THAT the verbal update provided by David Tomlinson regarding the 2C
Natural Heritage Study be received for information purposes; and
THAT staff clarify and inform David Tomlinson of his role and participation
in the 2C Natural Heritage Study.
9. Ms Rebecca Beaton to address the Environmental Advisory Committee
regarding Waste Reduction Week as proclaimed by the Region of York for
the week of October 18 to 24, 2004
THAT the delegation and information provided by Ms Rebecca Beaton
related to “Waste Reduction Week” be received for information purposes;
and
THAT staff circulate any correspondence, motions and initiatives related to
environmental issues, received from the Regional Municipality of York and
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, to the Environmental
Advisory Committee in a timely manner.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
The Mayor advised that the Region of York will no longer be accepting yard
waste in plastic bags as of January 1, 2005 and that all yard waste should be
placed in paper bags, such as Kraft bags. The Mayor also advised that 4 Red
Light Cameras will be purchased by the Region and placed in various key
intersections, on a rotating basis, throughout York Region to help reduce
instances of T-bone collisions that often result in traffic fatalities at intersections.
The Mayor advised that there will be a Regional Road Watch Conference in 2005
and that the Regional Road Watch Committee is comprised of representatives
from each of the area municipalities, noting that Aurora will be required to appoint
a representative to sit on this Committee. The Mayor concluded by advising that
Highlights from the Regional Council meetings are always posted on their
website at www.region.york.on.ca under “Council Highlights”.
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X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Town advertise for a representative to sit on the Regional Road
Watch Committee, on behalf of the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris asked that Hydro One be requested to conduct Electromagnetic
Fields (EMF) readings on the Town’s Parks which abut the Hydro Corridor and
suggested that the map of Town owned properties which was recently provided
by the Planning Department may assist in this task.
Councillor Morris advised that a resident has been asked to remove an air
conditioning unit from the window of their home in a new subdivision on Bayview
Avenue, and asked that staff investigate and report back on the rationale for this
type of request.
Councillor Morris advised that there has been concern expressed by residents
about the construction which is taking place at St. Andrews Court, and asked that
staff report back on the status of this issue.
Councillor Morris advised that there is a seminar being held at the Royal
Canadian Legion in Aurora on December 2, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
regarding the issue of United Kingdom Pensions being frozen, and Councillor
Morris advised that this seminar is designed to help people who are affected here
in Canada by the freeze.
Councillor Gaertner thanked the Mayor for providing the Regional Report, and
advised that she looks forward to more reports of this kind in the future.
Councillor Kean advised that the Aurora Leash Free Park will be holding their
Official Opening on Thursday October 28, 2004 and encouraged residents and
their dogs to attend.
Councillor Vrancic inquired whether a free flu-shot clinic will be held at the Town
Hall for the general public.
Councillor Wallace asked that staff provide input on current policies pertaining to
the posting of notices, advertisements and flyers on telephone poles and other
such places. The Director of Corporate Services advised that he will provide a
memo to Councillors advising of policies on this issue.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4603-04.C BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law 4500-04.C to appoint
a new member to the
Committee of Adjustment
(Appointing of D. Peirce)
4604.04.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
October 26, 2004
CARRIED
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XII IN CAMERA
Legal & Personnel Matters
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council proceed In Camera to address legal and personnel matters.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the tender for the Seniors’ Centre site pre-grading be awarded to
Moretti Construction, in the amount of $312,302.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
CARRIED
______________________ _________________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK