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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THF; TOWN OF AURORA
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHA!'IlBERS ON MONDAY, APRlL 24th. 1967 AT'
8.00 P.M.
PRESENT
MAYOR
RF;EVE
DEPUTY REEVF;
COUNCILLqRs
C. F, DAVIS
J. D. lillJR.RAY
J.. ~HLLI.!l.MSON .
BUCK, CORBETT, DAVIS, ILLINGWORTH, TRENT.
Mayor Davis explained this was e. special meeting of Council called
for the purpose of presenting the 1967 budget if ready, and since
it was not, Council will carry on with un:Bnished business.
Police Commi tt. : . .; Report
CAB
DRIVER"S
LICENSE
Councillor Trent presented a Report of the Polic.e
Committee
That the application of Wayne T. Duckenfield, 10
Irwin Ave., Aurora, for Cab Driver 1 s License be
approved;,'
TRENT~ "Resolved that the report of the Polke
BUCK: Committee re Cab Driver-~ License for W"'T ..
Duckenfield, ~ accepted-."
Cll.'ffiiED
Planning Committee
MEE'!'!!f?
WITH VERJMA
REPRESENT ...
ATIVES.
Reeve wrurray presented a Report of the Planning
Committee
On Friday April 21, the Planning Committee met with
Representatives of Verjam
The Following Persons were present.
Reeve Murray, Councillors Corbett and w. Davis,
Building Inspector A,E,Jubb, Town Engineer J,D.Reid
Mr.J. Stitt, Solicitor, Mr.M. Pascoe, Engineer,
Mr. R. Bionsten -Developer
Reeve Murray acted as Chairman and Mr. J,D. Reid as
Secretary.
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Special Council -2-April 24, 1967.
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A General Discussion took place about the Plan of Subdivision and
of t~e various Financial and Physical Conditions.
The ~ollowing Points were brought out
1. Verjam would like very much to develope stage Two of Sunny-
Brook Subdivision that is, if it can be done within reason.
2. The Town would also like to have the area cleaned up, but
only if it were to be a self supporting development, and at no
further cost to the Taxpayers of Aurora.
3. Before any further talks could continue a definite arrangQ-
menthas to be established about the Finalizing and Payment of the
Judgement against Sunnybrook in regard to Haida Dr.
4. Verjam thought thet $600.00 Capital Levy was too high.
Tbe Committee r,~inted out that if Verjam thought they could get
away with paying only $300. then the discussion might just as
well stop right now.
5. In regard to equalized assessment the Committee stated that
an average sale price should be agreed upon with the minimum sale
price of any house set at $21,000.
6. A set of plans was given to the Town Engineer to see if
gener'al requirements have been met•
7~ A copy of By-Law 1672-66 pertaining to subdivision requirements
is tobe sent to Verjam for their study and opinions .•
s. The Planning Committee _is to ill.eet with as many members of
Council as is possible and find some indication as to just what
will be the initial requirements. of the Council.
MURRAY:
WILLI.Ai\i!SON:
PicRKS
"Resolved that the report of the Planning
Committee, dated April 24, 1967, re
Meeting with Verjam Representatives, be
accepts-d. "
CAR?IED
Councillor Illingworth reported on two it~ms:
1. Regarding a Parks Comrui ttee Report dated April I, 1967 ~e>n.e·el'l">
nf:ng the matter that park benches, picnic tables and other
eqnipment maintained in the Parks should be the responsibility of
the Parks Committee.thAtmeetin~ wl'thbthe 1 Recreation Committee left tfie general op1n1on , a 'tney wou d e p easea to oe re.nevea ot
these matters. However their co,,.,nittee will delve into these .
points more fully and advise their final answer concerning the
whole pro ram in question.
2. On 'ednesday evening, April 26,1967, at 8.3G p.m. a general
meeting will be held with all interested per-ties ~once::'ning
Soccer, be.seboll e"'d other sport;> activities, in the r::&mmunity
Centre .huditortum. ·· It is desireahle that as :a~y attend as
possible El.nd su?Jsequently a report will 'Je : fo:ct!.o coming;.
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Special Council -3-April 24·, 1967
PLANNING BOARD REPORT CONTINUED
POLICE
LETTER FROM
BA"RGAINING
COMMITTEE
AURORA POLIE
ASSOC.
CENTENNIAL
YEAR
DECORATIONS
Councillor i'l• ~nt presented a letter from the
Chairman, Bargining Committee, Aurora Police
Association dated April 24, 1967 stipulating their
intention to seek the remedy of Arbitration to
resolve the differences in requests for a 1967
contract. The letter further pointed out that the
Police Association have appointed one, r~. James
Cook, 52 Beaucourt Rd. Hamilton as their nominee
to the Board and that they would appreciate
receiving the name of Councils 1 nominee in order
that a hearing may be arran&ed as early as possible.
ILLINGWORTH; "Resolved that the letter be accepted
CORBETT: and that Council take proceedings to
name a nominee to represent the Town
during arbitration.
DAVIS, C:
MURRAY:
TRENT:
DAVIS,C:
DEFEATED
·"Resolved that a meeting of Council
be held in Committee of the Whole
to review the Police Committee Report
and ascertai~ if it is feasible to
re-open negotiations with the Aurora
Police Association.
CARRIED
"Resolved that a letter be forwarded
by the Clerk to the Chairman of the
Aurora Police Association outlining
Councils 1 views concerning the re-
opening of negotiations.
CP.RRIED
Councillor Illingworth brought forward a metter
concerning eentennial Year decorations and stated
the Town should take the initiative immediately to
dress up the Town buildings. It was mentioned
that l;".r. Bert Turnball was in charge of the supply
of various decorative materials under the auspices
of the Lions Club and some should be purchased
with the decoration of the Town Hall and Victoria
Hall given first priority.
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Special Council ·-4-April 24, 1967
CENTENNIAL YEAR DECORATIONS
ILLINGWOR1B.t·
WILLIAMSON:·
"Resolved that the Services: Committee
o£ Council investigate the possilibity
of obtaining appropriate bunting and
other Centennial decorations with an
en:deavour to have same on the Town
Hall and Victoria Hall prior to
Victoria Day. And further resolved
that the committee contact ~~. Bert
Turnball in regards to this matter and
that a letter be forwarded to the
Aurora Board of Trade presenting
Councils·' enquiry concerning the
decoration or business establishments.
ORGANIZATIONS
TO BE CONTACTED
RE BREAKFAST
ON HORSE SHOW
DAY
T.· DOUGLAS
UNABLE TO
ATTEND
LIAISON COMM.
TO INTERVIEW
DEPT. HEADS
RE SALARIES.
CARRIED.
Councillor Buck brought to Councils 1 attention
the fact that during the day of the Aurora
Horse Show many people arrive in Aurora as
early as 6.00 A.M. and £ind no restaurants
open. Councillor Buck to inv.estigate this
situation and contact various Womans.•
Organizations re preparation of an ear}y
breakfast that day.
Deputy-Reeve Williamson advised that Mr.
Tommy Douglas was unable to attend ~}~ Aurora
this year to assist in Centennial Celebrations
and that another person should be approached.
Council members to consider this matter and
present suggested names at the next meeting
of Council.
Councillor Davis referred to the Budget meeting
held on Saturday, April 22, 1967, when Town.
Employees salaries were suggested referred to
the Liaison and Personnel Committee of Council
for furtherance with a view that said Committee
would carry out interV;dews with Department Heads
etc. and further that all employees should be
advised of this forthcoming arrangement.
No action taken on this matter
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SPECIAL COUNCIL -) -APRIL 24,1967
CENTRAL
PURCHASING
SYSTEM
INVESTIGATION
OF HOMES IN
GOLF GLEN
SUBDIVISION
TOWN
CRESTS
POLICY OF
HIRING
STAFF OF
COMMUNITY
CENTRE
AN1\TUAL
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
REPORT
Councillor Illingworth reported concerning the matter of a'
central purchasing system establishment for Aurora.
ILLINGI-TORTH:
BUCK:
"Resolved that the Liaison Com.mi ttee study all
aspects of a Central purchasing system for all
Departments of the Municipality and include their
findings and recommendations in their report of the
organization and job classifications of the
Clerk's Office."
CARRIED.
Councillor Buck brought forward the matter concerning the matter
of conductin.; an investigat<i_?n -into certain construction ,
aspects of homes in Golf Glen Subdivision and when this item
was to be finalized.
Councillor Illingworth advised that due to an extremely heavy
Council Council agenda especially due to pressure at budget setting
time it had been impossible to bring to a conclusion; however
subsequent to budget finalization • the matter would be brought
forward.
Reeve Murray enquired concerning the ordering of the Town Crests
for blazers and the Clerk was directed to follow up this matter.
policy
Councillor Buck enquired about a definite _ " regarding the hiring
of staff to operate the various concessions at the Aurora Community
Centre Complex. It was explained that the new Board when appointed
should establish a policy for next season.
Councillor Trent advised that the Police Committee had tabled this
Annual Police Department Report and that same was to be brought
forward at a subsequent meeting.
HILLIA.MSOU:
MURRAY:
"Resolved tha Council discuss the Police Committee
Report excluding the matter of Salaries contained
therein."
CARRIED.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL _6_ APRIL 24 . ,1967
Al'll'lUAL POLICE DEPARTME!fr REPORT
As each member of Council is in receipt of the Aurora Police Department annual report
the Committee would recommend the following items to be actioned by the Aurora
Council in 1967.
1. PAGE 5 1967 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SAFETY BUDGET. The Committee feel that the amount
of good derived by this contact with the ftuture citizens of Aurora is beyond a dollar
and cents value. You can see by the report on page l~ under the title Safety
Traffic Safety the number of contacts made by our law enforcement officers. It was
felt by the Committee that if one child was saved from injury or accident due to the
visitation of a Police Officer, the money spent in this program was well spent.
Therefore the Police Committee recommend to the Council that a projector as
specified, a screen, the Elmer Safety Progr~ the safety materials and films and the
School safety patrol supplies and replacements as outlined in the Annual report , on
page 5 at a total cost of $886.53 be adopted by the Council as part of the
expenditures for 1967. It should be pointed out at this time that vertain items
mentioned would be in the form of Capital expenditures such as the projector, screen f
and films and these items should appear on page 13 rather than on page 11.
Councillor Trent explaified that the amount for a screen and projector had now been
revised to read $990.00.
ITEM 1 ALL AGREED
2. PAGE 6, POLICE TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS.; . It was agreed by the Committee
after meeting ~ith the Police Chief that c~~medoday is ahighly organized body with
unlimited fundJ at their disposal to conduct organized criminal acts. The Committee
agreed that by educating our Police Force, the Police Force are in a better
position to fight organized crime in it's early stages, We thin)t Council will agree -
that the reason Aurora enjoys a relatively crime free existance, of a major nauture,
is due to our Police Officers being capable of recognizing events before the events
are allowed to occur. Therefore the Committee recommend that the education progam
as set out on page 6 of the Annual report be adopted.
ITEM 2 ALL AGREED
3. PAGE 6, STRENGTH OF FORCE A~ID PROMOTIONS The Committee discussed this item with
the Chief of Police. The Committee agreed there is merit in the idea of advancement
There is no doubt it is encourageing to the members of the A~ora Police Dept. to
see change of advancement within the force. If Officers see nothing but a dead end :.1
in the Police Dept. the Officers are no doubt tempted to look to other forces for a
possmble opportunity of advancement. Further these recommendations as laid out would
be in effect an acknowledgement of service well performed. Therefore the Committee
recommend that the recommendations as set out by the Police Cfuief on page 6 of the·
Annual report re-Strength of Police Force and Promotions be adopted. The Committee
agreed they did not want a repetition of the method used to hire additional officers
last year. The committee recommends that of the Four additional Officer to be hired
for 1967 that one be hired as a BY··laws enforcement officer, one as a First Class
Constable and Two as Police Cadets.
ITEM NO. # 3
ILLINGWORTH
MURRAY:
RESOLVED that section number 3 be amended in that "Council adTE!Ttiloe
for two police constables to increase the strength of the police
force and further that no promotions be allowed at this time."
CARRIED.
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SPECIAL COm<CIL . 7 APRIL 24,1967
AN~TUAL POLICE REPORT CONTI11JED
4. PAGE 6. IMPROVEMENTS -POLICE BUILDING . ITEM (1) The Committee agree with the
Police Chief that the construction of cells is a must. At present the detention area
is one large common cell. We are sure the Council can bee the problem presented
when there are mixed sex's detained in our jail. (2). The floor covering is ;;ern out
and must be replaced. (3) The Committee have made recommendations ooneering the
outside steps at the Police Station and agree the steps are a necessity. (4) The
Committee recommend that prices be sought to repaint the three rooms mentioned.
Therefore the Committee recommend to the.Council that the Property Committee obtain
prices for the aforementioned items to be included in the proper budget for 1967.
ILLINGWORTH:
CORBETT
"Resolved that section Number 4 be amended in that "no action be
taken at this time concerning the cells at the Police Station."
CARRHD.
5. PAGE 11 POLICE REPORT -The Committee discussed the budget for operating
expenses with the Chief of Police and respectfully submit this budget to·. to the
Finance Committee to be part of the 1967 Budget. As recommended by the Committee
the item, Traffic Safety $861.53, should be changed to read $151.53 and the
remaining $690.00 should be sho;m on page 13 for projector, screen and films. This
would change the total to read on page 11,$17,215.81.
6. PAGE 12. SALARIES
ITEM 6
TRENT:
BUCK:
MERGER OF
POLICE
FORCES
Liaison and Personnel Committee of Council to meet and finalize
the matter of salaries.
"Resolved that the Police Committee Report as amended be adopted.'!
CARRIED.
Councillor Illingworth brought to Councils' attention a report
concerning the merger of the Police Forces of two towns and
three tmmshi ps.
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ILLINGWORTH:
MURHAY
Resolved that a letter, be written to the municipalities·
of.the Townships of King, "~itchurch, and East
Gwillimbury, and the town of Newmarket to ascertain
their interest in a joint study to investiF.ate
the possibilities of joint liaison and co-operation
of our Police Forces in the interest of a more
efficient and economical operation."
CARRIED.
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Special Council -~ April 24, 1967
WARD SYSTEM
REQUEST REPORT
RE CROSSVJALK
WELLINGTON W.
FROM ENGINEER.
CA\l"l.ING OUT OF'
COUNCILS
POLICIES
Councillor Trent referred to the proposal in
1966 of a 'Nard System· for Aurora, and enquired
regarding further action.
No action taken at this time but mentioned it
~ay be brought ~orward this summer.
Councillor Illingworth mentioned that no report
had been received by Council concerning a
meeting between the Town Engineer and the
Toronto and York Roads Roads Engineers concern-
ing the Crosswalk on Wellington Street West.
The Towvn Engineer to be requested to submit a
report regarding this matter,
Councillor Buck enquired concerning who was
responsible for instructing the Town Super-
intendants not to cle~up the basements when
damage occurred in th.e homes on Glas• Drive-,
Regency Acres.
The Liaf~ron.and Personnel Committee to report
in the near future outlining a chain of command
to e~eure an appropriate method of the carrying
out of Council's policies.
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NO PASSING
TO CROSS ~
'.Vl'<LK SIGNS
ORDERED
PLP.CEMENT.-
OF-PORTRHT OF
H. LENNOX
~ ... :-,_ flpril 24, 1967 •
Councillor Davis advised that no passing to
crosswal.ks signs were on order.
Councillor Illingworth broached the· subject
of the placement of the .. portrait of ·n H. Let~n:ox
presented by the City of Toronto.
It was decided to place this portrait upstairs
in the Town Hall for the present. ·
\HLLiiiMSON:. "Reso].ve that the Meeting aC!jourri.'
The Ivleeting then Adjourned.
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