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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
NO. 53-89
Victoria Hall
Monday, November 6, 1989
7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Councillor Jones in the Chair,
Mayor West, Councillors Mcintyre,
McKenzie, Pedersen, Stewart,
Timpson (7:33p.m.).
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillors Ochalski and Weller
absent on Vacation.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Deputy Clerk, Treasurer.
There were no disclosures of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1983.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#1. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Clerk's
Department be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mr. Jack Boyes, 22 Webster Drive, Aurora re: a) Water Meters, b) Condition
of Webster Drive
Mr. Boyes addressed the Committee, providing his concerns with the published
tentative course of action for proceeding with watermeter installation
within the muni ci pa 1 ity. The effect the proposed costs would have on the
senior citizens, the inequity in charging some residents a fee for meters
while not charging others, and the proposa 1 to have the homeowner bear the
cost for access, were all cited as reasons why the Town should reconsider
the issue, and incur the costs directly.
Mr. Boyes a 1 so ad vi sed the Committee of his concerns for the overall
condition of Webster Drive. He indicated the street has received a
relatively low level of maintenance over the 20 years his family has resided
there. It was requested that Council give early consideration to performing
some reconstruction works.
The Mayor indicated in response, that Council were aware of the overa 11
condition of Webster Drive, and they were awaiting a submission from the
Works Department, outlining the 1 i st of proposed 1990 projects, prior to
making a determination as to which would be proceeded with.
#2. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Mr. Boyes's submissions to the Committee be received as
information.
CARRIED
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STAFF REPORTS
CL89-034-342 -Garbage Screening By-law-Residential Properties
#3. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Committee adopt the draft Garbage Screening By-law as
prepared, and appended to the Report.
REFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation, it was:
#4. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the matter of the implementation of a By-law to screen garbage
receptacles in res i denti a 1 areas, be referred back to staff for
further clarification.
CARRIED
TR89-016-301 -Financing Residential Water Meter Installations
#5.
#6.
Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town proceed with the installation of residential water
meters in a manner which would provide:
i) That all water meter deposits paid to date be returned to the
current landowners of record;
ii) That the Town proceed with the installation of water meters at
no direct cost to the landowners, with the understanding that
the landowners would, at their cost, expose the pipe and
provide access to the installation crew. An exception would
be provided to senior citizens and handicapped homeowners,
whereby, upon request the Town would also incur the cost of
exposing the pipe for the purpose of meter installation;
iii) That installation of the residential water meters commence in
.January 1990, and be fully completed by July 1, 1990;
iv) That the billing be arranged in a manner so as to provide the
landowners with a dummy bill, prior to actual charges being
levied, in order to give a pre-indication of actual water
costs, and to allow the homeowner an additional opportunity to
rectify any internal plumbing problems;
v) That a water charge scheme be developed based upon a constant
rate method, without incorporation of a minimum flat rate ..--
charge;
vil That the costs associated with the works outlined herein be
borne wholly from the waterworks reserve fund.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Chief.Administrative Officer and Treasurer be requested to
provide Council, at their November 15, 1989 meeting, supplementary
information as to the viability of the implementation of an initial
dual billing, and the financial implications of proceeding in the
manner outlined in the Mayor's proposal.
CARRIED
(COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1989, RECEIVED THE FOREGOING
RECOMMENDATION AND CONSIDERED SAME UNDER THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS SECTION OF
THE AGENDA.)
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TR89-020-343 -Water and Sewer Service Rates
#7. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the implementation of a sewer service rate, on a surcharge
basis calculated on water consumption take place without phase in,
effective .January 1, 1991;
THAT the charge for sewers be imposed upon only those receiving
sanitary sewer servicing;
That Council adopt the principle of life cycle costing based on the
50% Sinking Fund Method and that annual contributions be collected
from water/sewer users as an integral part of the water and sewer
Constant Rates;
That special reserve funds be established for water and sewer life
cycle cost contributions and that only replacement of water and
sewer infrastructure be funded from these reserve funds;
That all new water and sewer infrastructure constructed or assumed
annually be incorporated into the life cycle cost recovery
calculations.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
of Aurora Heritaqe Committee Members
#8. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT cons i deration of the issues surrounding the Aurora Heritage
Committee be deferred for an additional month.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Mcintyre
ADJOURNMENT
#9. Moved by Mayor West
CARRIED
enquired about the removal of soils
within the Coscan Subdivision in
which chemical deposits were found to
be present by the Ministry of
Environment.
whether the Municipal Office could
initiate a program to recycle the
waste office paper.
The Chairman indicated this matter
would be referred to the Purchasing
Coordinator for follow-up.
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NUMBER 53-89 WERE
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 15, 1989,
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RECOMMENDATION NUMBER 5, WHICH WAS CONSIDERED UNDER
THE "UNFINISHED BUSINESS" SECTION OF THE AGENDA.)