MINUTES - Special Council - 19661024r·-r--<,
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SP:E.'CIAL October 24, 1966
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF
THE TOWN OF A tlRORA HELD IN THE C OllNC IL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY; OC TCBER
24 1. 1966 AT 8:00 PoM•
PRESENT
MAY.Cr.
REEVE
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLORS
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C, F. DAVIS (IN THE CHAIR)
So G, PATRICK
R. SDIIMONS
DAVIS, ILLINGWORTH, MliRRAY, TRENT, WILLIA2'130N
Mayor Davis called the meeting to ordef.
Before commencing the bUsiness of the meeting Mayor Davis made a
presentation to Chief of Police w. J, Langman on behalf of the
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police of the Police Service
Medal marking twenty years service on the force.
BY-LAWS
By-Le.w 1708-66
Repeal of
By-Law 1439
DAVIS: "Reso"lved that leave oe given to introduce
TRENT: a. By-law to repeal :By-law 1439 and that
the same be now read e. first time."
CARR!ED,
TRENT: "Re.solved' that the By-law now before
MURRAY: the Cou .. .>1cil be re.a.d a second time o.nd
that the Council resolve itself into
a. committee of the whole for that purpose .. "
CARRIED.
PATRICK: "Resolved the.t second reading be t!:'ken
DAVIS : as read. "
CARRIED,
SECOND READING CARRIED.
S!MMONS:
ILLINGWORTH:
WILLIAMSON:
PATRICK:
"Resolved that the By-law now before
the Council be read a. third time this
day and that Rule 22 of By-Law No.
1468 be suspended for that pu-rpose,."
"Resolved that third reading be taken
e:s read,"
CARRIED,
THIRD READING CARRIED,
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SPECIA:t.
BY-LAWS CONTINUED
By•Law 1709*66
Plant Diseases
Act
-la -Octdber 24, 1966
DAVIS: "Resolved that leave be given to introduce
mURRAY: a By-law under the Ple.nt Diseases Act
and that the same be now read e. first
time."
CARRIED.
FIRST READING CARRIED.
TRENT: "Resolved that the By-law now before
ILLINGWOTH: the Council be read a second time
e.nd that the cuuncil resolve itself
into a committee of the whole for
that :purpose."
CARRIED.
SECOND READING CARRIED.
Councillor Davis suggested that the By-law be
considered clause by clause.
SI'OOI/!Jj
:g:~~:.r,t.vr~> cmn:nuED
:1y-law 1'709-66
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-2-Ootobcn• 24, 1966
GJ.auso l
CARRIED.
Clause 2
:, .ayo:;.• Davis asked whore tho name IIarold Van Dyke
had com.o from. He had understood that tho'"'~\Jwn
Supo::•intondcnt was to be appointed.
Counc:illol• Trent recalled t11at : r. Van l1ykc had
dono some work fen· the );own last yoa.r. Tho ToW-''!
wanted someone with oxpcrienco to fill this post.
~~o !1ad appJ~oa.ched ', r. Van Dyke w:·w had indicatocl
his willingness to accept the position. Roa.lizing
:· j_•. Van Dyke's knowledge • 110 had :fol t his name was
t:1o o:>:lc to submit. If Council disagrees it may bo
c ::.a.::l;;;cd ,
Go'Ltacillol• Davis said that \'lG ~:fwuld have :: ·l·. Van
:D-JlW • s acceptance itl. writing. ·
Oouncillor ; 'tl.!'ray suggested that appointing Li.·.
Yen :Dyke night prevent him as an employee from.
bidding on the job of removing t}lC tl•e:;,a,
"'TT'.It·:• "O·,r, 11 R"'S01V"''' that t''" 'I'ov~n "'Un""int"n •I M-··.J .. t..< •• ·--·-·~·-). -~.. • v ;...;;u .......... ·-;r.-.,~-1J zv• ... ¥ -
dent be named inspector and Harold
Van DJke bo retained L1 an adviso:c·y
capacity at no :;;•cnunoration."
S:Ci10 motio'l failed for lack OJ:' a seconder.
Councillor Illingworth said that often To'JI.'!l
employees !U'O appointed to pcsi tions for which they
c1o not have tho technical kaowlodgo. If we arc .going
to ap:poi>lt &!:J. inspector n.e s;:lOV..lil 11avc tho qualifi-
cations and he woUld suppo:t•t t:::o appoi.a.tm.ent of' : i•,
\Tan Dyke.
Council1o:r• Trent said that tl1is appointnent ro-
prcEFJntod a stoP-gap for this ;yo!U• only. He would
l'wpo that next year the I'arkskoopc:c• would be tll.blo
to avail huaself of a course &1d obtain tho quali-
fications.
:.ayo1• Davis saic1 that the by-law should receive two
readings only pending acceptance by i'.J:o. \Tan J)s·ke.
CfS.AiJBE :C\'{D CARRIED.
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fll'ECIAL OOUNCIL
BY-LAWS CONTINUED
BY-LAW 1709-66
BY-LAW·# 1707-66
QUESTION ON
MOVING PICTURES
-3 -October 24,1966
Clause three CARRIED
Clause four. CARRIED
CLause Five CARRIED
The Second reading was carried
DAVIS:W:
TREil!T:
"That leave be given to intrdduce a By-law to
authorize submitting the question of moving pictures
theatrical performances, concerts or lectures on
the Lord's Day to the Eleectors of the Municipality
and that the same be now read a first time."
CARRIED.
The By-law was then read a first time.
WILLIAMSON:
PATRICK:
"That the By-law now before the Council be read
a second time and that the Council resolve itself
into a Committee of the whole for that purpose.
Councillor ~Mu~ray> said that he is concerned about placing
Sunday movies and Sunday sports on separate ballots. He
pointed out that one or the other question might lose, and he
felt that it would be fair if they were both on one ballot so
all might share equally,
Councillor Illingworth disagreed. It is up to the people to
indicate what they want. One may win and one lose,but this
is up to the majority. He felt very strongly that the question
should be on separate ballots.
ILLINGWORTH:
TRENT:
"Resolved that the S'Pond reading be taken as
read."
CARRIED.
Councillor Williamson said he had felt originally as
Councillor Illingworth but after listening to the points
presented by Councillor Murray he had to agree that one ballot
was preferable.
Reeve Patrick said that he agreed. Sports and movies ~.re
both recreation and; should go on the same ballot.
Mayor Davis pointed out that we have an opinion from the
Department of Municipal Affairs that the question should go
on separate ballots.
The second reading was carried.
ILLINGIVORTH:
TRENT:
"That the By-law now before the Council be read
a third time this day and that rule 22 of
By-la~r 1468 be suspended for that purpose.
CARRIED.
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BY-LAWS CONTINUED
By-law 1707-66 ''-•
CORRESPONDENCE
DAVIS: "Resolved that third reading be taken
SHIIVIONS: as read,"
CARRIED.
THIRD READING CARRIED.
N"Jayor _Davis requested permission before proceeding--
with Q~finished business, to introduce some corres-
pondence and a committee report,
ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that permission be granted,"
PATRICK:
CARRIED,
A letter from Mr. Illtyd Harris regarding an invitation to the Prime
Minister of Canada to visit Aurora during Centen-~ial Year,
CROSS-OVERS
ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that a letter go from
PATRICK: Council to the Prime Minister renewing
our invitation and that 1IT, Harris -
be authorized to deliver the invita-
t . 11 ~on, CARRIED.
A letter from Toronto and York Roads Comniission re pedestrian cross-
overs on Wellington Street,
Councillor Williamson said that people; especially children, are using
thewest cross-'over whether there are sidewalks or not,
Councillor Illingworth agreed there are no sidewalks and suggested that
this is because the County is going to widen the road, · We should find
out if the by-law is legal. There is a need for cros.s..:.overs according
to our safety officer, The highway engineer is not a trained safety
officer, Ec valU~s the opinio~·of·n trained safety officer over that
of the Engineer,
Reeve Patrick pointed out the similarity between Wellington Street and
Yonge Street, Toronto and York Roads control Wellington St, and Yorige
St, is controlled by the Department of.Highways, We want to put a
traffic light at Aurora Heights Drive but the Department of Highways
won't let us,
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CORRESPONDENCE OONTINUF.D
CROSS.: OVERS
Councillor Trent said that people are required ·to walk facing traffic
since there are no sidewalks, but if the cross-over is erected at
George st. they will be walking with their backs to traffic,
Councillor Williamson said that even if there is no sidewalk there is
a walkway,
Cou_~qillor Illingworth said the letter referred to further study by a
committee and asked what committee, He said that Aur0ra had e.sked to
be represented on a committee but he could not recall the Striking
Committee appointing anyone,
Cou_~cillor Trent said that I/fr, Rettie had offered to provide levels to
assist the Town in constructing sidewalks on Wellington West.
Cou_~cillor Murray asked that the letter be dealt with clause by clause.
Clause 1
ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that this clause be referred
WILLIAl'IISON: to the solicitor for an opinion. 11
CARRIED,
Clause 2
Councillor Trent said that tho by-law would need
to be changed to conform with this.
CARRIED,
Clause 3
TRENT: "Resolved that Mr. Rettie be asked to
provide levels and next year's Council
be advised to consider establisM.ng a ;3ide-
walk on the north side of Wellington StreGt
west."
J\1otion failed for lack of a seconder.
Councill.or Murray said we have needed this sidewalk
for some time, Letts put down a sidewalk,
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CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED
CROSS-OVERS
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councillor Williamson said whether there is a
sidewalk or not people are using the path and
crossing the road. He is afraid someone could
get killed.
ILLINGWORTH: "Rosol ved that pe>,ragra],lh 3 be dis-
WILLIA1v1SON: regarded and cross-overs be ereci:'ed
as originally provided in the by-law
passed by this Council and approved
by Department of Transport.
Councillor Trent said that we have already asked
for a legal opinion on pa~agraph 1~ We should wait
until we receive tho opinion.
DEFEATED.
TRENT: "Resolved that paragraph 3 be suomi ttec1
SHIMONS: to the Solibi tor for an opinion and
report 'back to Council 'by Monday night."
Amendment WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that a copy of the letter
ILLINGWORTH: be sent to Department of Transport
for their opinion."
Clause 4 -
Clause 5
Ar!'1ENDrllliNT DEFEATED.
MOTION CARRIFJJ.
CARRIED.
Councillor Illingworth said he would like clarifi-
cation as to Who is on the Committee. The only
meeting hold to his knowledge is one which was
attended by our Engineer.
Deputy-Reeve Simmons said that this is an internal
committee of tho Toronto and York Roads Commission.
CARRIED.
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CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED
SIDEWALK ON WELLINGTON ST,
A letter from Mr, Neil A, Cooper, 38 Collins Crose, rc a sidewalk on
the north side of Wellington St, between Haida Drive and Yonge,
c.ouncillor Illingworth said ll/rr. Cooper has a valid point, The
shoulder may be wide enough to walk on but it would b8 most difficult,
TRENT: "Resolved that tho Town Enginer;.r
ILLINGWORTH: be requested to work with Mr, Rettie
to obtain the cost of constructing
a sidewalk and submit a report to
be recommended to next year's Council."
Councillor murray asked if this meant people would be forced to wait
until next year for relief,
Councillor Davis said ·i;hat the situation could be relieved by putting
in a wooden bridge at the bottle-neck, We should be able to find the
money for this at least and possibly the Works Department might be
able to find some crushed stone and tar to establish a temporary walk,
rr::tc:LIAI\1SON: "Resolved that the Works Department
TRENT: be authorized to establish a level
path and to erect a temporary
bridge,"
CARRIED,
AuroraHorticultural Society
A letter from li/J:r< c. Adair re Aurora Horticultural Society,
WILLIAI\1SON: "Resolved that tho letter be referred
ILLINGWORTH: to'the Centennial and·Parks Committee,"
Traffic Light Installation
Yonge and Wellington Sts '!....
CARRIED,
A memo from J. D. Reid ro now traffic light installation, Yonge and
Wellington Streets,
Councillor Illingworth said he had no objection to the·~ork that is
being done, but normal procedure would be to call or invite tenders
for the work> He asked if this was done,
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CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED
Councillor Trent said that construction firms are extremely busy at
this time and we are fortunate that Wimpey were able to take on the job,
The Town docs not have the qualified meet to do the joh and severa: others
were contacted but wore not available,
Councillor Illingworth said that possibly future ropo:;.•-cs could provide
this information.
Letter From Department of Highways
A letter from the Department of Highways re a meetinG to receive the
proposals for reconstruction of Highway 11,
ILLINGWORTH:
srrvrr.mNs:
"Resolved that the J!,'ngineer aDd Workz
Chairman be authorized to attend,•
CARRIED.
Deb,entures for Senior Public Schaal
A letter from the Aurora Public School Board applying to the I,Junicipal-
ity to issue debentures for construction of a Senior Public School.
r!Iayor Davis said that all Councillors arc aware that this was not
included in the forecast, There was an indication that a new school wa8
in the offing but it never came before Council, Tho figure mentioned
then was $750,000 and we see now it is over $1 1 000 1 000,
S II\ll\TONS :
PATRICK:
"Resolved that this letter be held unt.il
the Consultative Report is presented to
Council,"
Councillor Illingworth said he fol t this is a wise move, E•) euggostod
that Council should meet with the Public School Board a·rJ.d the InJpoct01
after the report is received~
ILLINGWORTH:
WILLIAMS ON :
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"Resolved that this Council J'leet with
tho Public School Board and the In-
spector in open Coun0il to find out
reasons behind this application after
the report is presented to County
Council,"
CARRIED.
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CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED
Fence at A'ilrora Heights Public School
··· A letter from the Auroa Public School :Board re the fonce at Aurcra
Heights Public School.
'-~···--' ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that we recommend to next
year's Council that they pay 50% PATRICK:
Amendme!:.t !'.'IURR.I\. Y:
DAViS:
of the cost of this fence as Roon
as funds are availablG,
"Resolved that the letter be referred
to next year's Council.
Alllli'NDME'NT D1"FEATED,
MOTION CARRIED,
~st0]2S at Regency Acres School
A letter from tho Aurora PUblic School Board ro backstops at Regency
Acres School,
Cou..ncillor Davis said this letter should have been referred to the
Centennial Committee,
Councillor Illingworth said that Council had never authorized the back-
stops to be taken dov'""· The letter came in to Council and it shoUld
be answered by Council,
Councillor !vlurray said that tho backstops had boon removed with
permission of the School Board when work was being clone on the park
by the Centennial Co:·.nni ttee, The backstop will be rc-eroctod,
DAVIS:
PATRICK:
"Resolved that the letter be acknowlec~ged
and referred to tho Centennial Committe.~,"
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CARRIED.
Report on Yongc Street Connecting Link Reconstruction
A preliminary report from J, D, Reid & Associates on Yonge Street
Connecting Link reconstruction,
Mayor Davis said this is a very detailed and lengthy report and he
congratulated R~. Reid for the good job,
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CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED
WILLIANSON: "RESOLVED that the report be referred to the Works Committee
DAIVS: for study and report back to Council."
Co1mcillor Trent said that at the last Council meeting he had made some deregatory
remarks about the Engineer and he was now forced to eat crow. The amount of work
involved in this report is terrific, and it is no wonder Gurne+,t St. was waylaid.
He hopes to have a report for Council within two weeks ..
CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
REEVE PATRICK IN THE CHAIR.
Mayor Davis presented a report of Council in Committee:
Council in Committee met on Thursday, October 20 ,11966 to discuss the report of the
Police Committee on ne~ntiations with the Police Association.
The Com.':li ttee recommends that an Agreement be entered into for the period January 1
1 '··'to December 31,1966 as follows:
1. SALARIES -That the following slary schedule shall apply:
DESPATCHER
D~:· . · .. TCB:EHS
DESPATCHERS
PROBATIONARY CONSTABLE
THIRD CLASS CONSTABLE
SECOND CLASS CONSTABLE
FIRST CLASS CONSTABLE
PATROL SERGEANT
SERGEANT
GRADE 3
GRADE 2
GRADE 1
@. PENSION-HOSPITALIZATION-P.S,T,
$2,800.
$3,000
i>3,300.
x4,4oo.
$5,200.
$5,500.
$5,800.
$5,950.
$6,100.
That the· Town of Aurora pay half the cost of pensions, hospitalization, and P.S .. I.
for all mempers of the Aurora Police Department.
3. COURT TIME
That Court Time be paid at the rate of $6.\30 for an A.M. COURT, 1HTH WITNESS FEES TO BE
RETAINED by the Officer.
4. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The Committee further recommends that all other terms and conditions of the 1966
Agreement remain as contained in the Agreement for 1964 and 1965.
DAVIS:C. "Resolved that the report of the Council in Co!'1J'littee , dated October 21,
ILLINGWORTH: 1966 re negotiations re police Committee be accepted and the Seal of th<e
Corporation be attached hereto."
S?EGIAL COUNCIL -lOA -October 24,1966
Mayor Davis said that we ha.ve been in the process all year 0f negotiati• · an
Agreement with the Police until negotiations broke down and both sides agreed to g,-,
to arbitration. A meeting was set up but the new arbitl!tation would not be finalized
this year. The Police Co!llmittee was authorized to re-open negotiatirns , 'rhey did so
and we arrived at a settlement.
Councillor Illingworth said that it was unfortunate that it did not go to
arbitration because he understani'.s the Police aren't happy and the tax-payer '-ron 't
be. He congratulated the Police on the .ray in .rhich they carried out their duties
during the long period of negotiation.
CAlilRIED.
MAYOR lD! :::;:s IN THE c· '.IR
WILLIAMSON:
ILLINGWORTH:
"Resolved that a letter be sent to Norman Matthe;Ts advising him
that due to delay in arbitration a settlement has been
negotiated and his services are therefore no long required."
CARRIED.
Councillor Illingworth said that the salary of the Police Chief bas been held over
pending arbitration results. !1e asked that· Council in Committee discuss it
immedJ.ately.
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COiiJivJI'rT:eE REPORTS CONTINUJ~D
Mayor Davis said thoro would be a meeting of Council in committee
immediately following the Council meeting.
SIMMONS:
TR:"~NT:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
"Resolved that the Clerk b8 authorized
to :prepare an application to Central
mortgage and Housin,; Corporation for e.
loan in the amoun"v of :~25, 000,00 to
:provide the necessary nonies to extend
the facilities of the sewage treatment
:plant; it being understood that said
loan will contain a forgiveness clause
equal to 25% of two thirdn of the tote .. l
loan,"
CARRIED.
Councillor Williamson said that there arc no signs u:p at Centennial
Park, and since he had introduced the motion to name it he felt h0 had
tho right to re-o:pon the question,
V!ILLIAl\IISON:
ILLINGWORTH:
"Resolved that Centcmnial Park b3
re-named Fleury Park and that a copy
of a Fleury Plough be m0unted on a
:pedestal with ar: ap:pro:pr::..ate plaqu.::
within the :park,"
CARRIED,
Councillor Trent said that hG believed the Works Committee had recom~
mended increases for supervisory personnel at the time other Works
eml)loyees had been granted increases, He asked that this be discc1ssod
by Council in CommittoG,
Councillor Illingworth said he had understood tho Board cf Trade was to
be :present at tonight•s meeting,
:Mayor Davis said he had been advised by the Board of Trade they wished
to meet with council j_n Committee,
Councillor Illingworth said the subject of industry involves the whole
Town. If the Board wishes to discuss a specific site, they can meet
with Council in Committee, but he will not attend a Committee of the
Vfuole meeting,
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SPECIAL -12 -October 24, 1966
UNJ:i'INISHED BUSINESS C OlifTIJTliED
councillor Illingwor ch ::.s:~ed for a report on tho progress of tho
· · Official Plan.
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Boeve Patrick roaiC: that 'jhO 1Jlan :to.s cost $50,000 since 1940, He donsn•t
think WG will eve:;_" ge·b tho Plan through just by· havir;.g a consultant
present i·G to the Dopa:c·i:;ment :>f Municipal Affairs, We :r;;.ust uroe othor
channels,
Councillor Illingworth said that the Plan must come before Council
before it is presente:1 co the Department, The Plan sots the policy
and thG zoning by-law is the legal machinery for implementing polic;r.
Councillor Williamson sail': that the Consultant was to correlate the
loose ends and bring the Plan before Council,
Councillor Illingwort.''l referred to the minUtes of August 15 1 1966
regarding the r0port of tho Personnel and Liaison CommitteG and asked
whore the By-law on employee salaries is,
Councillor Williamson asked that the Striking Committee appo::.nt tho tw)
rGprGsentatives to Central C.ntario Regional DovGlopmont Commission,
Councillor Iliingworth refGrred to minutes of Council of August 15 ,. l:'Go
page 20 ·and asked that if the two additional members ha>re b0en appo:~.n·oor~
to the Airport Committee,
Mayor Davis said that this matt0r had boon left to tho Committee,
Councillor llltngwc:J:>th referred to minutGs of·Council of April 29, 1966
re a joint commi ttoe on Communi '.;y Colleges to be establisheCI_ by Ooun·(;y
COU:.'lcil. May a lot-l7o:;_• be sent or some action be taken to see whr>t
progress has been mo..de to date,
Deputy~Beove Simmons said he did not believe that County Council has
to report back to this council.
TIAVIS~ "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned .. "
SIMMONS:
Tho meeting then adjourned,
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l'ilAYOR
CARRIED,
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