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MINUTES OF A. SPECIAL JlilE'!ifiNG OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA HELD IN THE COUNCIL CJ:IAi\iBERS ON i';IQNDAY, MAY 29 1 1967 AT 8:00 P.M. .
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PRESENT MAYOR c. F. DAVIS
REEVE J. MURRAY
DEPUTY REEVE J. WILLIAMSON
COUNCILLORS BUCK, DAVIS, ILLINGWOR'ffif
r/liLLER AND TRENT.
Mayor Davis stated this was a Special Meeting of Council and
outlined the agenda.
The .. Mayor then introduced l'itr. Cameron Duncan, Deputy Clerk.
Councillor Illingworth presented a report of the Liaison
Committee.
Further to your Committee report of May 1 1 1967 1 regarding the
Deputy Clerk, your committee is pleased to report that Mr~
Cameron Duncan has accepted our offer of employment effective
May 29 1 1967.
Mr. Duncan has had considerable experience with the borough of
North York, and in addition to this experience will undertake
the Municipal Clerk's course as required, under the terms of
employment. Mr. Duncan will serve a probationary period of
6 months at a salary of $5800.00with a review at the eftdof the
6 months probationary period, ·
Your committee was very impreased with the high standard of all
applicant interviewed. ·
It is interesting to· nate that Mr. Duncan is a resident of the
Town of Aurora.
ILLINGWORTH:
BUCK:
'Resolved that the report of the Liaison Committee
re Deputy Clerk, dated May 29 1 1967, be accepted
and the necessary appointed By-Law to be prepared.
CARRIED
A letter from Mrs.·c •. E. Taylor, 46 Kennedy
:r.ms. c. E. TAYLOR Street, West, enquiring if Council is:
interested in purchasing a lot owned by her
for parking cars by people using .the Swimming
Pool.
ILLINGWORTH: 'Resolved thi·s letter be referred to the
TRENT: Parks Committee for study and report.
CARRIED
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SPECIAL MEETING -2-MAY 29, 1967.
WATER AND
SEWER
SERVICE
A memorandum from J. D. Reid, Town Engineer re-
location of Wate:e and Sewer Service to the Senior
Public School Site, Wellington Street, West.
MURRAY: 'Resolved that this letter be reteered to Deputy-
ILLINGWORTH: Reeve Williamson to take to the Public School
Board Meeting.
ROAD
IMPROVE-
}AENT
ILLINGWORm:
W .. DAVIS:
LARMONT
STREET
MURRAY:
TRENT:
A memorandum from J. D. Reid, Town Engineer, re
1967 Road Improvements:
(1) Algonquin Cr.es. (1,577 lin. ft. in length)
estimated cost of paving $22 1 500.00
1 Resol~d that this item be referred back to, the
Town Enginee~and that he prepare a further report~
outlining an estimated cosx to include the
construction of storm sewers and curbs. Further that
this report be submitted for Council's attention
on Monday, June 5, 1967.
(2) Larmomt Street from Wellington to Metcalfe
Street, estimated cost of maintenance work
$1,5oo.oo.
'Resolved that item number two maintenance road
program on Larmont Street from Wellingto~ to
Metcalfe Street -at an estimated cost of $1 1 500.00
be approved.
A letter from Western Assurance Company advising that in their
opinion the Town is not responsible for damageS: caused by
flooding in Town and is. therefore not covered by insurance.
MILLER: 'Resolved that in view of the fact that only 1
CORBETT: claim has been received that the Town pay
this and enter action, to sue them for amount of
claim.
Al'AENDMENT
ILLINGWORTH: 'Resolved that this matter be referred to the
WILLIAMSON: Solicitor for a legal opinion as to where we stand
in this matter
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SPECIAL r..JEE1'ING -3-MAY 29 1 1967
RECORDED VOTE YEA NAY --
Mayor c. F. Davis x
Reeve J. Murray x
Deputy Reeve J. Williamson x
Councillor E. Buck X
W,. Davis x
R •. Illingworth x
P. Miller X w. Trent x
CARRIED
Letter f~ T. Manning, Solicitor for the Bodfish Estate.
enclosing"deed re right of way over existing dftiveway.
TRENT:
MILLER:
'Resolved that this letter and deed be referred to
the Solicitor for a report back at next Council
Meeting.
CARRIED
A letter from J. M. Stitt of Kelner and Cooper requesting another
meeting to discuss lots owned,by Verjam Limited.
BUCK:
MILLER:
'Resolved that Verjam Investments Limited be notified
that smnce they already understand Council's require-
ments concerning this matter, that a further meeting
along any other line~ would be rafbndsnt.
CAARlliD
A letter from the Department of Highway advising Council that
they have not the staff to undertake soils test in connection
with the connecting link.
BUCK: 'Resolved that this letter be referred·baek to
ILLINGWORTH: J. D. Reid for furtherance.
CARRIED
A letter from A.uJ:>ora and District Minor Hockey Association,
enclosing invoice in the anount of $989.00 for ice time.
DAVIS, W: 'resolved that we approve this account for payment.
ILLINGWORTH:
C.fu"'t.'UED.
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SPECIAL MEETING -4-MAY 29• 1967 •
Reeve Murray extended an invitation from County to Council
to visit York Manor and Vivian forest this coming Friday.
Reports of Committees
Deputy Reeve Williamson advised he had attended the Annual
meeting of c.o.R.D.A. and accepted a replica of Charter
Membership on behalf of Town.
Councillor Illin~vorth presented a report of the Parks Committee.
Further to your Parks Committee Report of May 1, 1967,
your Committee Chairman and Parks Foreman has held several
meetings with representatives of various sporting Groups within
the Town, and submit the following recommendations:
1. That the recommendations as contained in Mr~ Howard Heintzman
letter be approved in principle (copy of Letter attached)
and forwarded to Centennial Committee for final approval.
2. That the Estate of Mr. F. Powell to move the various back-
stops in the amount of $1020•00 be approved and the cost
shared between the Parks Committee and the Centennial
Committee.
In addition your Cpmmittee recommends the following.
3. That the Contractor responsible for the Community Centre
Parking Lot be made to clean up the. Material etc. that was
moved from the parking lot unto Fluery Park.
4. That arrangements be made to lay an undergrouncl plastic
hose from the water Department to Fluery Park so that the
flowers and trees area may be watered during the summer
season.
s. That the Town Engineer check the erosion at the Northwest
corner of Fluery Park, caused by the run-off from Aurora
Height Public School and submit recommendations.
6. That the washroom facilities in the Club House at McMahon
Park be checked and repaired as soon as possible and prior to
June 3, 1967.
7. That firm anrangements be made re the scheduling of event
in Town Parks, It is thee request. or the recreation Commission
that this be done through the Recreation Director. It is
the opinion of your ~mmittee, that although the recreation
Commission is the prime user and should receive priority,
that other Town Organizations use the Parks md the scheduling
should be the responsibility of the Parks Foreman.
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SPECIAL MEETING -5-MAY 29• 1967.
ILLINGWORTH: 'Resolved that the report of the Parks Committee re
MILLER: several items dated May 29, 1967, be discussed item
by item and accepted,
ITEM 1. All agreed
2. Amended to add subject to the approval of the
Centennial Committee,
3. All a&-eed
4, All agreed
5;, All agreed
6. All agreed
7. All agreed
REPORT AS AiJlENDED C.ARRIED
Councillor Illingworth ad~iae~that he had a report of the
Liaison Committee to present,
WILLUMSONc •Resolved that this report be held in abeyance
ILLINGWORTHJ till a future meeting•
CARRIED
Councillor Trent presented a report of the Police Committee
A meeting was held at lOtOO in the Councillors room at the Town
Hall and the following recommendations were made by the Committee.
The Committee recommend that 1 ilew Olympia Typewriter,
Model SG3L 15" carriage' Pi•a Type Style be purchased at a
price of $276,75 as set out in the Police Budget plus the
Ontario Sales.Tax of $13.84 fo~ a total ot $290.59, Due to the
tact that a certain type of typerwriter was requested the Committee
could see no point in tendering tor this !tema. ·
The Police Committee have instructed the Chairman and the
Police Chief to prepare tenders tor the purchase of a new
cruiser to replace car #804 a$ set out in the Police budget.
The tenders to be due twQ weeks after their submission to the
various dealers. These tenderllli will be invitatianal and
distributed to several dealers,
The Police Committee have approved the acquisition of a Bell
& Howell projector Mo~l #8399 at a coat of $57.5.00 and a glass
bead screen, #300 series. on a tri pod at a cost of $60.00.
These items were approved ny Council,.,
The Police Committee intend to submit tenders for a new desk
as approved in the Police budget.
TRENT: 'Resolved the report of the Police Committee dated,
BUCK: May 27, 1967 re Various Items be accepted.
CARRIED.
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SPECIAL MEETING -6-MAY 29, 1967.
Councillor Buck presented a report of the Fire Committee
l. PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT
Subject to the Committee's Recommendations, two applications
were received from qualified applicaets, D. Knowles and G.
Burling. An election was held and l'Jlr. G. Burling was
elected to be recommended to Council. PAr. Burling has
twenty-seven years experience as a fire-fighter and if
appointment by Council will take the Administrative course
for Chiefs before the years end.
2. PAINTING OF TWO VEHICLES
Invitational bids were extended and four bids were recieved.
The lowest tender was that of Auto Collision Service of
$426.00. The other Tenders were as per attached.
3. · FIRE BUDGET
The Committee recommenas that the Fire Budget as per attached
be adopted.
BUCK:
TRENT:
'Resolved that the repo~t of the Fire Committee
dated, May 29, 1967 be accepted, and that the seal
of the Corporation be attached hereto •.
CARRIED
Councillor Buck advised that the Recreation Committee would
like to know Councils wished re their budget.
Mayor Davis advised that the Finance Co111111ittee would meet
with the Recreation Committee.
Councillor Buck advised Council that the Recreation Committee
would request from the School Board due consideration in allowing
certain usage of toilet ~acilitiea and room facilities during
recreation activities and asked that a letter be sent to the
School Board from this Council supporting this request.
BUCK: 'Resolved that a letter be forwarded tlrom thi.s: Council ·
TRENT: to the School Board advising that Council whole
heartedly supports~is request.
WATER
RESTRICTIONS
ILLINGWORTH:
TRENT:
CAIDHED
Reeve J\llurray advised Council that he had told the
Police Chief ev"n though there is. a By-law in
effect with regard to water restrictions not to
enforce same as it is not necessary at this. time.
Resolved that a letter be written to the
Canadian National Railways and request a 30
daY extension since we are experiencing difficulty
in obtaining prices to moVe.
CARRIED
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SPECIAL MEETING -7-MAY 29, 1967.
CENTENNIAL Mayor Davis advised that Council will have a float
FLOAT in the Centennial Parade,as· requested the Council
members dress. up for the occasion.
RE FLOOD
IN REGENCY
.ACRES
SALE OF
FIRE WORKS
BY. LAW
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MILLER:
BUCK:
WILLIAMSON!
ILLING110RTHs
MILLERt
TRENT;
1 Rasolved that the Works Department be
authorized to install down pipes. and
back-up valves in those homes affected
in the south end subdivision,. to
alleviate the flooding conditions, at
a cost not to exceed $2,000,.00 and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto..
!Resolved that the sale of fireworks
by the Merehant5 of Aurora be permitted
during the week o:f June 12th. to June
17th,. and July lst,. 1967, inclusd.ve
and the sale be allowed to persons 16
years of age and oveP 1
That leave be given to introduce a
By•Law to authorize the entering into
an agpeement with J.,. Dt Reid and
A'llsociates Limited, Consulting Engineer
.. and that the same be now read a first
time•
BUCK:
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WILLIAMSON!
ILLINGWORTH:
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WILLUMSONt
BUCK:
BYwLAW READ FIRST TIME
CARRIED
That the ay.law now before the Council
b• read a seeond time and that the
Couneil res:Olve itself into a committee
of the whoie for. that purpose.
The ae.ond reading being taken as read.
That the By-law new before the Council
be read a third time this day and that
Rule 22 of By-law No. 1468 be suspended
for that purpos:e.
The third reading being taken as read.
CARRIED
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SPECI.IU.. MEETING -8-MAY 29, 1967.
BY-LAW
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MILLERt
BUCK:
That leave be given to introduce a
By-law to amend By-law number 1227.
Being a By-law to. establish and main-
tain a syatem for the collection,
removal and disposal of ashes, garbage
and other refuse in the Town of .Aurora.
and that the same be now read a first
time.
THE BY-LAW WAS READ FIRST Till/JE,
TRENT: That the By-law now before the Council
WILLIAiYlSON: be read a s.econd time and that the
E'ouncil resolve itself into a committee
of the whole for that purpose.
CARRIED
ILLINGWORTII: The second reading being taken as read.
TRENT:
CAR.1UED
WILLIAl'llSON: That the By-law now before the Council
TRENT: be read a third time this day and that
Rule 22 of By-law No. 1468 be suspended
for that purpose.
WILLIAlVJSON: The third reading being taken as read •.
ILLINGWORTH:
MILLER:
BUCK:
TRENT:
DAVISt VI:
!)AVIS, VV:
:ELLING\\!"ORTH:
CARRIED
That leave be given to introduce a
By-law to enter into an agree~ent with
the Ontario Humane Society. and that
the same be now read a first time~
B¥,;-LA\V ?lAS THEN REPJ) A FIRST TIME,
That the By-law now before the Council
be read a second time and that the
Council resolve itself into a committee
for that purpose.
The second reading being taken as read.
CAru"UED
DAVIS,. W: That the By-law now before the Council be
WILLik~SON: read a third time this day and that
. Rule 22 of By-law No. 1468 be suspended
· for that purpose.
ViiLLIP.l~SON: The third reading being taken as read.
MILLER:
CARRIED
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SPECIAL MEETING -9 .. MAY 29, 1967
Councillor Illingworth intrcrduced Mr. Jack Moore a
member of the Tourist and Convention Bureau.
WILLIAMSON: 1 Resolved that: the meeting adjourn.
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