MINUTES - Special Council - 19700331MWtrrES OF A .SPECIAL MEETlNG OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1970 AT 8:10P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor R. A: IllingWorth, Reeve E. Buck, Councillors Davis, Harris,
Henderson; Miller, Simmons & Stewart •
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DElEGAT-IONS:
cheaerboEirdF>lrlnsX:td•
Mr. E. D~herty, Mr. C. Bmdth, Mr. G. Morris, and Mr. H. Brumwell appeared as
~ d~!e$ation ~9 s~bmit their preliminary plans for an extended seriation
treatment plant.
Mr~, ~ohehr reqli~s~e<l that considerati':m be given to the method of disposing
of the .. sludge, ~ither they dispose of it and the sewage rates be lowered, or
the Town j:ruckpick it up at. their plant,:, or the sludg~ be permitted to flow
throtigh the se~efs and be colie~ted at the Town's sewage plant.
Mr. A1lstin Reid of J. D. Reid & Assod.>ltes :is to stibmit a report and
reco~endations on the sludge tem6val altetrtatives and the financial costs.
S~ons:
Buck!
"Resolved that the plan be recei~ed from Checkerboard Farms Ltd.
and be referred to Mr. Austin.Reid for study in conjunction with
the Ontario Water Resources srtd that a report be submitted to
Coiincil."
CARRIED
Ardent Properties
Mr. George Feher, architect, l\ppellred as adelegatiol,ito (!iscu.ss the
propo~ed fifteen suite apartin~nt building on.Reuben Street •. Mayor Illingworth
stated that it.ha!3 been Coun~il' s. policy t() require orie hundred fe~tminimtun
frontage for apartments and that· the same requirement applies to the proposed
site.
Aurorit Rent-All
·§te~art: "Resolved that the J2 hour not:l.~e be waived and that Miss Hobson
Harris: be heafd as a delegation~"
CARRIED
Miss Hobson exJ,lllined their problems in finding alterliative :residential
accoimnodation Bttd:requested that considerationbe giVeh to their remaining.at
their present location •
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CORRESPONDENCE
1:.:.1 thec.kerbpar<l Farlns Ltd., Sewage Treat:Dlent Platit
(Iriforlnation)
2. Geprge ~-P.~he:t' Reqtiest to appear before Cound.i
(Information)
3. Mr_.,& Mrs. W. Dittmar:.:. Tree planting
(Information)
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SPECIAL MEETING -2-
7-4. Borough of North York -Proposed traffic stu~y
(Information)
5. Wm. Johnson, Treasurer -Progress Report -E. D. P.
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
6. Wm. Johnson, Treasurer -Proposed 5 year forecast
(Referred to Finance Committee)
7. C. C. Johnston -Solicitor -Bodfish Estate Levies
(Information)
8. C. C. Johnston -Solicitor -Evermore Investments
(Information)
9. Health Unit -Inspection of Snack Bar
(Information)
10. Mrs. I. Cox, Sewers backing up
(Referred to Works Comm.)
11. E. A. McGregor -Sewer back-up, Property of Mrs. Cox.
(Referred Works Comm.)
12. W. Case -Invoice
(Referred to ~gineer)
13. Miller-Vowles, Ltd. -Releases re Mrs. D. Miller
(Information)
14. Ontario Housing Corp., Aurora O.H. 1 & 2
(Information)
15. York County Board of Education -Arbitration Award
(Infor mation)
16. Mrs. M. Powell, Complaint re dogs
(Information)
MARCH 31, 1970.
16A. Oshawa Area Planning & Development Study -Information Bulletin
(Information)
17. Committee of Adjustment, Submission #24 -Wellington St. East
(Information)
18. Aurora Planning Board -Notice of Meeti~g, March 24, 1970
(Information)
19. Aurora Planning Board -Planning Meeting questionnaire
(Information)
20. General Accident Group -Inspection of Fire Hall
(Referred to Fire Comm.)
21. General Accident Group -Inspection Sewage Plant, Community Centre Board
(Information)
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SPECIAL MEETING -3-MARCH 31, 1970.
22. Holland Valley Conservation, Pleasantville Dam Site
Stewart: "Resolved that the letter be acknowledged and that the Holland
Harris: Valley Conservation A~thority be advised that Aurora is
interested in their proposal and for them to advise of
developments."
CARRIED
23. County of York -Social & Family Service -List of Field Workers
(Information)
24. County of York -R. Vernon -Bill 240
(Information)
25. City of Sault Ste. ~mrie -Re By-Law for controlling disposing of garbage,
etco
(Information)
26. W. Coulter, Re No Parking Ban
Sinnnons:
Harris:
"Resolved that the Works Dept. be authorized to have the no
parking signs taken dmm or covered but that the poots be
left in place."
CARRIED
Miller: "Resolved that the Works Department be instructed that no
Henderson: traffic regulatory signs are to be erected unless
specifically authorized by Council."
CARRIED
27. Assoc. of Clerks & Treasurers, Notice of Meeting
(Information)
28. County of York Planning Office, York County Waste Study
(Information)
29. Parks & Recreation Comm., Minutes of meeting
(Information)
30. Parks & Recreation Connn. -Tree to be repaired
Henderson: "Resolved that the tree in Aurora Heights Park be included in
Harris: the list of trees to be repaired this year." /
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CARRIED
Henderson: "Resolved that contractor working on Tree Contract be under
Davis: the supervision of the Parks Foreman."
CARRIED
31. Parks & Recreation Connn. -Use of Park by Queen's York Rangers
(Information)
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SPECIAL MEETING -4-MARCH 31, 1970.
32. Parks & Recreation Comm. -Clarification of position
(Information)
33. Office of the Minister of Transport -Closing of C.N.R. Station
(Information)
34. Dept. of Municipal Affairs -Employment of Casual Staff
(Information)
35. ~tarib'Humane Society-January Statement
(Information)
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36. Ontario Humane Society -February statement
(Information)
37. Assoc. of Mayors & Reeves -Arbitration a\<ard -Y.C.B.O.E.
Buck: "Resolved that the Clerk prepare a general resolution and submit
Davis: to the Mayor's & Reeve's Association."
CA..Tffi.IED
38. L. W. Sf>ence.J:, Solicitor -Dorbank Investments
Harris: "Resolved that copies of all revelent correspondence, on whether
Davis: nursing homes should be.classed as institutional and if
institutional use would be permitted in residential areas without
rezoning, be forwarded to the County Planning Office for otu¢y
and that we request their advice as to By-Law amendments as it
would affect Nursing Homes."
CARRIED
39. To\<U of Dundas -By-Law enforcement officer
(Information)
40. Ontario Water Resources -Industrial Waste Conference
(Referred to Water Resources Comm.)
41. Ontario Water Resources -Report re Mr. G. Longhurst
(Referred to Water Re·sources Comm.)
42. Mrs. J. Anderson, Complaint re parking -Church Street
Simmons: "Resolved that a letter be sent to the York County Board of
Henderson: Education requesting them to meet with the Council to discuss
the enlarging of the parking lot behind the Church Street
School and that a study and estimate of cost be obtained in
Buck:
Davis:
the meanwhile. 11 ·
"Amendment: that a member of the Town staff and the Chairman of the
Services Committee meet with a member of the School Board's
administrative staff to discuss the possibility of enlarging the
parking area behind the Church Street School and report."
CARRIED
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SPECIAL MEETING -5-MARCH 31, 197p.
43. Town of Richmond Hili, Arbitration Award -Y.C.B.O.E.
Davis: "Resolved that the resolution of the Town of Richmond Hill
Stewart: be endorsed and further that they be notified of the action
previously takeh by this Counci 1.11
CARRIED
44. Seneca College-Communication before Board
(Information)
45. Wm. Hodgson, M.P.P. -Resolution
(Information)
46. Ontario Good Roads Assoc. -Directory of Members
(Information)
47. Aurora Police Dept. -Duty Roster
(Information)
48. J. D. Reid & Assoc. -Wimpey Sub. Eas.;ments
(Information)
49. G. M. Sernas, Engineer -Copy of letter to J. D. Reid re Evermore Invest-
ments
(Referred to Engineer & Bldg. & Dev. Comm.)
50. J. D. Reid & Assoc. -Se~ago Pumping Station
(Referredto Water Resources Comm.)
51. J. D. Reid & Assoc. -Copy Of letter to Jackson, Ypes & Assoc. re addition
to St. Joseph's School
(Information)
52. J. D. Reid & Assoc. -Copy of letter to GoodmanLtd. re 12 Banff Dr.
(Information)
53. J. D. Reid & Assoc. -Copy letter Morris & MacKenzie Ltd re Golf Glen
Terraces
(Information)
54. Aurora Police Dept. -Equipping of cruisers with Port-o-Matic Portable
Oxygen Unit
(Referred to Police Comm.)
55. J. D. Reid & Assoc. -Vertical Turbine Pump Tenders
(Referred to Water Resources Cornm.)
56. County of York -Stag for B. Vernon
(Information)
57. Municipal Office Smith Falls -Request for copy of By-Law
(Information)
58. A Merkur & Sons Ltd. -Aurora Shopping Centre
(Referred to Council in Committee)
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SPECIAL MEETING -6-MARCH 31, 1970o
59o Depto of Municipal Affairs -Approval of Amendment Noo 1 to Official Plan
(Information)
60o York County Planning -Municipal Costs York County -
(Information)
Buck: "Resolved that the correspondence be accepted and actioned as
Ste1~art: recommended in the Clerk's reporto"
CARRIED
~ORTS OF COMMITTEES
Police Committee Report Noo 164
Councillor Miller presented a report of the Police Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Police Committee was held on Wednesday, March 18th, 1970 at
4:00 PoMo
Present: Councillor Miller, Chairman; Councillor Stewart, Vice Chairman;
Member Reeve Buck and Councillor Harriso
Also present: Chief of Police Wmo Langman, and Constable Dwayne Lougheedo
lo Replacement for lsto Class Constable
The Committee reviewed the applications received for the position of First
Class Constable, as directed by Council, and recommend that l1ro John Mitchell
be hired as a First Class Constable effective April 1, 1970 for a probationary
period of one yearo
2o Hiri~g of Additional Cadet
The Police Committee studied the procedure re council's instructions regarding
one constable for 850 of population, bearing in mind a new constable should
be hired on June 1, 1970 to keep this ratioo The Committee recommends that
instead of hiring a 3rdo class constable a new cadet be hi·ed and that the
Chief of Police could rotate a cadet to be supervised by himself or by other
supervisory personnel, for general police duties, (eogo 3 month's general
·duty-3 month's dispatching)o This procedure would provide cadets with
basic experience to give a broader backgroundw a prospective officer prior
to further Ontario Police College trainingo
3o 1970 Police Budget
The Committee received the 1970 Police Budget and are pleased to advise it
is now ready for the perusal of the Finance Committeeo
Clause 1 -Carried
Clause 2 -Carried
Clause 3 -Carried
Miller: "Resolved that the report of the Police Committee dated March 17,
Stewart: be discussed item by item and acceptedo 11
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SPECIAL MEETING -7-MARCH 31, 1970,
Works Committee Report No, 165
Councillor Davis presented a report of the Works Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the follo>~ing:
A meeting was held with H, Rolling, Due to a letter received from Mr, E,
McGregor, Town Superintendent, recommending Mr, H, Rolling for Foreman
which had been referred to the Works Committee and due to a request for an
interview from Mr, Rolling, a meeting of the Wprks Committee was held at
the Council Chambers, March 19,1970 at 8:00 P,M,
Present: Chairman W, Trent, Vice Chairman W, Davis, Member N, Stewart and
Mr, H, Rolling,
1, Mr, Rolling wishes to be paid on an hourly basis with overtime benefits,
2, It is recommended that there >~auld be a probationary period of 6 months,
3, Mr, Rolling \muld like to be able to return as a worker if his roll as
Works Foreman does not vrork out,
4, Mr, Rolling would like a policy to be 'instituted setting out his working
conditions,
Therefore, the Committee would recommend to Council that we hire Mr, Rolling
as Works Foreman, effective April 1, 1970 at $3,60 per hour for· 40 hour week,
and meet all above conditions,
Clause 1 -Carried
Clause 2 -Carried
Clause 3 -Carried
Clause 4 -Carried
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Davis:
Stewart:
"Resolved that the report of the Works Committee, re meeting with Mr,
H, Rolling, dated March 19, 1970 be accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto,"
CARRIED
Works Committee Report No, 166
Councillor Davis presented a report of the Works Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
After perusing some of the vehicle's expenses shown onfue account statements
for the last few months, the Committee would recommend that the position of
mechanic become full time,
The Committee would recommend that a policy of working conditions for the
mechanic be prepared with a salary schedule,
Davis:
Stewart:
"Resolved that the Works Committee report, dated March 19, 1970,
re full time mechanic be accepted and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto,"
Henderson: "Amendment: that the report be tabled and be referred to Council
Buck: in Committee and that more information as to practicability,
equipment and financial, be obtained,"
CARRIED
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SPECIAL MEETING -8-MARCH 31, 1970,
Works Committee Report No, 167
Councillor Davis presented a report of the Works Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting we.s held with Mr, Wm. Johnson; Treasurer, to go over proposed
work's budget for 1970 at 9:00 P,M,, March 19th, 1970.
All members were present~
The Committee went over the Budget, item by item and intend to meet again to
review some of the recommended changes,
This is a progress report only,
Davis: "Resolved that the report be accepted as a progress report,"
Stewart:
CARRIED
Reeve Buck in the Chair,
Council in Committee Report No, 169
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Council in Committee in which
the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Council in Committee was held on Wednesday, March 25, 1970
at 8:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor R. Illingworth, Reeve Buck, Town Engineer J, D, Reid,
Councillors Davis, Harris, Henderson & Simmonsa
l, MEETING WITH YORK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Committee met with representatives of York County Board of Education to
discuss the dedication of lands for the extension of McDonald Drive south from
Wellington Street West; Present from the Board of Education were: Mr. K,
Nisbet, Mr, ·Hunter, Mr. Starr and Mr, S. Chapman, Director of Education,
Mr. Baker and Mr, G. Ford,
(a) The Committee recommends that the school board be required to deed and
dedicate 53 feet of property, along the easterly boundary of their property,
for a road allowance and the Committee further recommends that the Town
consider some means of compensation for a 20 foot of extra road allowance
width required in the case of this proposed street.
(b) The Committee recommends that the Town Engineer prepare rough estimates
and schematic drawings by May, 1970,
2, RALSTON PURINA -SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Mr, Reid advised the Committee that Ralston Purina Ltd, will attend before
Council on March 31, 1970 to submit revised plans for a sewage disposal plant,
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SPEciAL MEETING ' '-9-MARCH 31, 1970o
Counc'i) ::1.-ri'•Committeed;l.eport No. 169 Cont' d
3 0 _ MA11.K STREET'lZ''I-IATERMAIN
Mro, Re_id a<;Jvise<i _that .restoration of the roadway will· be undertaken by the
con ti:a-CiO:r--".:as----soort --as--weather permits o
4o BROKEN WATERMAIN AT YONCE STo t.ND I,RWIN AVE::_
The Ctmuhi\:"tee · rec6iillllend's that· the T0 wn En.gineer be au'thoriziad to con'tac::t
Dagmar Construction Ltdo ·and to .idvine diem that the ToWr1holds them ,·. . .
i:E>sponsihle for the breal '~n the watermain '·;hich resulted in prophty de.mag0'
hhd repair >10rko . . . .· . .. . . . .. .
So EbWARJlLSTiEE! AND.GLASS DRTV~ RECONS'l'RUC'l't:Q£l
±he Cbinmi. ttee rel:oiliirierids that. the h<;>ld back 6n_ final pEryine!itt to the cbntractor
for the·• recohstruction of Glass Drive ttnd Edward Street be· retained until
furthel" illformation. is available and that the Town Engineer be authorized
to condutit •such.·--te'sts -as may be required in order to determine the cause of
the failure of the road base on both streetso
6~ NEW WELL
Mro ·Reid advis~d ~hat the 'd:i:illing of th" well.is ~eal"ing cmnpletion ~nd _that
air' inilicati6i:ts: arii that thi; n~'' well i~ proceeding ih .a satisf;,ctory inannero • :, i • • • , , -I • •-• I ,. ' ,-: -: ,, .. ,• •
n · NEW WATER RESERVOIR
Mro Reid advise<! that he and the To-.m Solicitor hadcontacted Mro So Kelner,
6Wr1er of the iand~ west of the Orchard'Heights Subdivision, to enquire on the
p¢ssibility of acquiring a site for a new reservo~r ,\,tid that Mro Kelner has
r~quested. that' it firm. offer of purchase be made. by the 'Town for the siteo
The· c·omitli ft(\e 'retommettds that the report of the Engineer be accepted and t.hat
tw6 ·1and' appraisals and the 1970 assessment figures be obtained on the landso
8o KENNEDY STREET WEST RECONSTRUCTION
The Committee recowmends·that the plans for the reconstruction of Kennedy
Street West be consid.,red in Council in Committee when availableo
9o REGIONAL GOVERNMENT
The Committee considered the boundaries required in order for Aurora to be ''·
viable_ region under Regional Governmento The Committee recommends that the
northerly boundary should be half ~<ay between the Sto Johns and the Mulock
Sideroads; that the easterly boundary should bethe proposed Highway 404,
that the westerly boundary should be between the third and fourth concession
of King; and that the southerly boundary, although preferable along the water-
shed, may be more practical to use the Gormley Sideroad being the present
northerly .limits of Markham and Vaughan Townshipso
Clause 1 -Carried Clause 6 -Carried
Clause 2 -Carried Clause 7 -Carried
Clause 3 -Carried Clause 8 -Carried
Clause 4 -Carried
Clause 5 -.. Carried
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SPECIAL MEETING -10-MARCH 31, 1970.
Council in Committee Report No. 169 Cont'd
Clause 9.-Illingworth: "and. that a copy of our suggested boundaries and a map
Henderson: be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs. 11
CARRIED
Illingworth: "Resolved that the Repqrt cf Council in Committee, dated March
Davis: 25, 1970 re various matters be read and discussed item by
i tern and accepted, as amended. 11
CARRIED
'' Mayor Illingworth in the Chair.
NEW BUS!~
Davis: "Resolved that the Department of Highways of Ontario be requested
Stewart: to approve the following transfers within the approved limits of
1969 normal By-Law #1837-69; $231.81 from bridge and culvert
construction to bridge & culvert maintenance, $20,945.96 from
road construction to road maintenance. 11
CARRIED
Councillor Simmons gave Notice of Motion re Change in Zoning in Area of
Industry Street from Wellington Street to Mary Street.
Miller: "Whereas it is desirable to honour a Citizen of the Year in the
Simmons: Town of Aurora:
BY-LAWS
Therefore, be it resolved that a Committee be formed to include
the following: Mayor, Reeve, Mr. R. Buchanan, Aurora Banner,
Mr. D. Bell, Prinicipal Regency Acres School; Mr. L. Tadman,
Principal St. Joseph's Separate School;
Be it further resolved that all groups and organizations and all
citizens be requested to submit suggested names and background
material to Committee by end of May of each year and the Committee
to decide by majority not later than June 20th. and the official
announcement to be made during the July 1st. Celebrations. 11
CARRIED
By-Law 1879-70 Davis: "That the By-Law now before the Council be read a
third time this day." Buck:
CARRIED
Buck: "That the third reading of the By-Law be taken as read."
Stewart:
CARRIED
Simmons: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned." (11:04 P.M;)
Miller:
CARRIED
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