MINUTES - Special Council - 19660926MI!~BS OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONAAY
SEPTEMBER 2~,1966 AT 8.00 P.M.
PRESENT
MAYOR
. REEVE
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLORS
BY-LAWS
BY-LAW 1701~66
C.F. DAVIS (IN THE CHAIR)
S.G.PATRICK
R. SIMMONS
CORBETT, DAVIS, ILLING\VORTH, MURRAY, TRENT, HILLIAMSON.
CORBETT:
ILLING1fORTH:
"That leave be given to introduce a By-law to
provide relief from the provisions of Section 7(c)
(ii) of By-law 1051 , at-it pertains to part of
Lot 2, Plan 38, and that the same be now read
a first time."
CARRIED
The By-lat-r 1-ras then read a first time.
DAVIS:W:
TRENT:
"That the By-law now before the Council be read a
second time and that the Council resolve itself into
a committee of the w~ole for that purpose.
Councillor Hilliamson pointed out that the side;~d to the north
is not near another building, but is approximately' 50 feet from the
school which can never be; extended.
Mayor Davis pointed out that this by-law amends by-la>r 1051 and
therefore must be approved by the Ontario Municipal Board, and that
there may be a hearing.
Councillor Illingworth said a hearing >rould be ordered only if
there is an objection.
Deputy Reeve Simlllons suggested that all the circumsta.nces be pointed
out to the O.M.B. >rhen the By-law is subrdtted.
Councillor Trent said he felt we are establishing adangerous
precedent by &~ending this by-law.
Councillor Williamson said that if the mr.n >ranted to build a
garage ~ith living quarters above it there >rould be no
and he felt that the sa~e principle is involved here.
provides that exceptions may be made.
problem
By-la>r 1051
Councillor Murray said he was against the >ray in >rhich the matter
>ras first brought in but >re are now follo>ring the proper procedure.
1·Te should let it go to the O.M,B. and let them make a decision.
SECOND READING CARRIED•
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BY-LA\o/ 1 701·-66 CONTINUED
\o/ILLIAMSON:
PATRICK:
PATRICK":
SIMMONS:
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September. 26,1966
"That the By-law nmr before the Council be read a
third time this day and that rule 22 of by-law 1492 ., .
be suspended for that puprose.·
"That the third reading be taken as read."
CARI\IED.
Third reading Carried.
REE7E PATRICK IN THE CHAIR
Mayor Davis presented a report of the Community Centre Committee in ;;hich the
Committee respectfully submit the following:
1. That Mr.E. Batson be appo!hntec', Acting Manager of the Aurora Community Centre.
2. That Mr Bat:Jon be authorized to contact Rink Machines Inc. for firm price,
shippinf( tire, etc. oft heir ice-surfacing machilte.
3. That Mr. :Sat son contact the arc hi teet as to location and placeP.lent of the
time clock ~.nd r,'>port back to the Committee.
4. That a time-clock be orderd at an approximate cost of $1,[00.00.
5. That letters go to local organizations and ~roups with a view to securing
contributions of various items of furnishings for the Community Centre.
6. That the Com'1lunity Centre Board study staff requirements.
"·-··· 7. That Mr. Batson obtain information on the replacement of wire screen at
the end of the ice surface by plastic and report back to the Committee.
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8. That Mr. Batson obtain information on the cost of concession equipment and
report back to the Committee.
DAVIS:C:
nLING\vORTl' ·
"Resolved that the report of the Community Centre Committee
dated September 26, re several items, be accepted and the Seal
of the Corporation be attached hereto."
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REPORT OF COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMITTEE CONTINUED
Councillor Corbett asked for the term to be served as Acting Manager.
Councillor Illingworth said that Item 7 indicated that the Board would be studying
staff requirements and a decision would be made at that time.
Councillor Murray said that he found the report confUsing since, it is from the
Committee but deals with matters which concern the Board.
Mayor Davis agreed that it involved Board business but he pointed out that the
Board as yet has no money so their action must be retified by Council.
CARRIED
Councillor Murray said that what he would have to say arises from the report. He had
mentioned the difficulties wearing two hats. The Oommunity Centre Committee has
been set up to build the arena but these same four were appointed to the interim
Board. Possibly a four man Board is unworkable and it whoud be reduced to three.
Councillor Davis said that Council should consJ.der .setting up the permanent Board.
He asked that a meeting be held on this.
Reeve Patrick stl.id that this Community Centre has become a big business. Maybe it
should,, be operated by a Commission elected by the people.
Councillor Illin~orth agreed that Council should decide in principle the type of
administration for the Community Centre.
Deputy Reeve Simmons said he disagreed that any action should be taken immediately
by Council as a whole. He said that the Board is presently doing the job for which
it was appointed. He felt that the Community Centre Committee should recommend
to Council the ground rules under which the Board would .
Councillor Illin~orth said that the matter should be dealt with either by the
Community Centre Committee or in open Council, but not by Council in Committee.
Mayor Davis said he would arrange a meeting of the Community Centre Committee.
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September 26,1966
Councillor Illin~•orth introduced a resolution re the report of the Special Ward
System and Extendei Franchise Committee. ...
ILLINGWORTH:
MURRAY:
That the report of the Special Ward Sytem and Extended Franchise
Com.Clittee be read, during the Special Councill4eeting of 26 Sept.l966
and that the Extanded Franchise and Ward System be considered
sep1.rately."
Couacillor Trent said that he had received the report only this
eveaing and he is not prepared to discuss it to-night.
Councillor Murra:r. said that it was not the usual practice to give study
to a report befm~e it is received by Council.
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Deputy Reeve SimMons said that the report bas serious consequences
for the Town and he felt it should receive very serious consideration
before a decision is made.
AMmiTlMEI\TT
TRENT: "Resolved that the report not be discussed at this time."
PATRICK:
CARRIED.
Councillor Illingworth presented a report of the Special Ward System
and Extended Franchise Committee in which the Committee respectfully
sublr.it the follo•Ting:
The Special Ward System and Extended Franchise Committee met at8.00 p.m.
Thursday September 22,1966. The following members were in attendance.
Mrs • Evelyn Buck
Mr. Len Ostick
l1r. Bob Buchanaan
Mrs. Connie Matthews
Mr. Bert Turnbull
Councillor D.J.Murray
Councillor R. Illingworth
South Aurora
North Aurora
South Aurora
Aurora Public School Board
Chairman Aurora Public School Board
1. Councillor Murray reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting held
AU7P1St 27,1966.
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EXTENDED FRANCHISE
2. A general diBcussion took place regarding the extended franchise and the method
that wasrequired to extend the vote to all citizens over 21. It was generally felt
that the extended franchise would increase interest in voting, and that in many cases
the rent, or room and board helped to pay the taxes for the property. Also, due
to the increased grants that the municipality are receiving from Federal and
Provincial taxes, that in an indirect way, every person that paid income tax,
asisted in the financial affairs of the Town. It was moved by ~!Bs. Matthews, seconded
by Mr. Buchanan that :
It is the recommendation _·of this committee that the question of extended franchise
granting a vote to all persons of the full age of twenty-one years who are British
rubjects and who have resided in the Municipality for at lease one year in •
accordance with the Municipal Franchise Extension Act, be placed on the ballot for this
year's election.
CARRIED UNAMIMOUSLY.
WARD SYSTEM
3. Councillor Murray reported on the result of a survey carried out of all Towns
with a populeti~n of 10,000 to 20,000 having a Ward System. Attached as Apendix "A"
is a summary of this survey.
After considerable discussi~ it was moved by Mr. ~chanan and seconded by Mrs. Buck,
that this committee recommend to Council that they make application to the O.M.B.
for a ward aystem. It was moved by Councillor Illingwroth and seconded by
Mr. Turnbull that the sutdy be continued for more definite information as to the
merits of a Ward System before recommendation is made to Council
AMENDMENT DEFEATED
MOTION CARRIED
4 to 3
4 to 3
Due to the m~jority vote as outlined above, it was recommended that a report be made
to Council as stated in the motion, but that the Committee would meet again to
present to Council the reasons for the recommendation to assist Council in its
submission to the O.M.B.
Wext meeting to be held at 8.00 p.m. Thursday, October 6,1966.
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APENDIX "A"
MUNICIPALITY
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· DATE OF
WARD SYSl:E! 1
POPULATION
AT TIEM
NUMBER OF WARDS · NUMBER OF MEMBERS
FER WARD
OAKVILLE JAN.1,1953 ' 7, 700 5 (1) REEVE, DEPUTY REEVE
50,836 ELECTED AT LARGE.
NOTE: This refers to former Trafalger mrywnship. Jan 1,1962, Oakville & Township merged into one Town. Now have 4 wards aith
2 Councillors f'I:Jom each Warci. and }'afor, Reeve and Deputy Reeve elected at large.)
!'CRT ERIE
(9,320}
NOTE Novhave
FOR FRANCI:I
(9,280)
MIDLAND
(9,997 )
GEORGETOWN
{11,458)
BURLINGTON
(58,385)
TRENTON
(14,115)
JJU!. 1,19I.l~ 7,412 5 (2)
(1) Councillor per ward ad. M.,;yor, Reeve and Ileputy Reeve and one Councillor elected at large.)
1930'' 5,315 6
191:3 5,579 3 (1) M~or & 3 Councillors elected
at large
May 1919 7,339 4 (2) reduced to (1) in 1936
1961 10,325 3 (2)
1958 32,000 9 nov 8 (1)
18Jo 1· ,300 3 Not used except for Money B.r-laws
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· ·· SPJ'>JIAL WAR SYSTEM AND EXTENDED FRANCHISE COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED
MUERAY:
ILLINGWGRT!I
COKDOLENCE
TO
WIDOW OF'
DALE KING
Resolved that the report be divided and that Extended Franchise
be discussed at this time."
DEFEATED.
Councillor Willieason asked that a letter of condolence go from
Council to the widow of the late Dale King, a member of Aurora
Council.
Deputy Reeve Simmons asked that a letter of thanks be sent to Mayor
Robillard, Councillor Summers and the staff at "lenetang for the courtesy
extended during Sundays visit.
CORBETT:
'l'RENT:
"Resolved that the meeting be adjourned.
·CARRIED.
The meeting ·;,t1en · adjourne6.
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