MINUTES - Special Council - 19810731MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FRIDAY, JULY 31st, 1981 AT 4:00P.M.
Present Were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Ochalski, Ostick, Pedersen, Stewart and
Stoddart.
RESOLUTIONS
1. Catherine Street -Project Number 866
Ostick:
Pedersen:
Resolved that the contract for the reconstruction of Catherine Street,
Project 866, in the amount of $407,911.82 be awarded to Craftwood
Construction Company subject to the approval of the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Centre Street -Project Number 951
Ostick:
Pedersen:
Resolved that the contract for the reconstruction of Centre Street,
Project 951, in the amount of $281,289.64, be awarded to William
O'Neill Construction and Equipment Ltd., subject to the approval of the
tenders by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Tannery Creek -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority
Pedersen:
Ostick:
Resolved that the study of the Tannery Creek erosion problem at Batson
Drive in the Town of Aurora, by Crysler and Lathem be received; and,
That a Capital Works project to undertake the control of erosion on
Tannery Creek in the Town of Aurora at Batson Drive be adopted at the
estimated cost of $90,000.00; and,
That the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve this
project and a grant in the amount of 55% of the total cost of the
project plus the allotted supplementary grant; and,
That the Regional Municipality of York (Town of Aurora), be designated
as the benefitting municipality and be levied the benefitting
municipality's share of the cost of the project; and,
That the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take any necessary action in connection with the project including the
execution of any necessary documents; and,
That the construction of the remedial erosion control work consist of a
continuous gabion mat, as presented, and specified as alternative 2 (b)
in the preliminary engineering study; and,
That the area adjacent to the hill be levelled and graded to provide
drainage of the land; and,
That the project is subject to the approval of the Town of Aurora and
the Regional Municipality of York; and,
That the Town of Aurora hereby affirms that it will maintain the work
upon completion of the project.
CARRIED
4. Site Plans -Foundation Permits
Stewart:
Ostick:
Resolved that pending approval of the Technical Committee and the
posting of the necessary letter of credits, the Building Inspector be
authorized to issue foundation Permits only, pending finalization of
Site Plan and Council's further approval.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
5. Sidewalk -West Side of Yonge Street South
Pedersen: Resolved that the Tender of Miwel Construction in the amount of
Ochalski: $12,600.00 for the construction of a sidewalk for the westerly side of
Yonge Street South, from Murray Drive to Hendersen Drive be accepted.
CARRIED
6. Region of York -Sewage
Pedersen: Resolved that the account of the Regional Municipality of York for
Stewart: Second Quarter Sewage Charges in the amount of $165,344.80 be paid and
that the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
7. Ratepayers -Taxes
Ostick: Resolved that ratepayers, who have received supplementary 1980 tax
Ochalski: bills in excess of $1,000.00, be allowed up to December 31, 1981 to pay
such taxes without interest penalty.
CARRIED
8. Ventrella -Letter of Credit
Stewart: Resolved that the Performance Bond for Ventrella Realty be reduced from
Pedersen: $20,000.00 to $3,868.00.
CARRIED
9. Offer to Purchase -Bruce N. Huntley, In Trust
Stewart: Resolved that the offer of Bruce N. Huntley, In Trust, to purchase
Pedersen: lands as set out in the attached agreement dated July 31, 1981 be
accepted.
CARRIED
10. York Regional Land Division Application Number 190.81-A & N (Mcintosh)
Stewart: Be It Resolved that in reconsideration of York Regional Land Division
Pedersen: Application 190.81-A & N -(Mcintosh) the Municipal Council of the Town
of Aurora hereby waives the payment of the park land dedication. The
lot levy of $1,695.00 and road widening will still apply.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
Pedersen: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Stewart:
Bill Number 2445-81 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2213-78
(Cardiff) •
••• be read a First Time.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS (continued)
Pedersen: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Stewart:
Bill Number 2445-81 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2213-78
(Cardiff) •
••• be read a Second Time.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Stoddart: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 4:55 P.M.
CARRIED
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Mayor d I Clerk