MINUTES - Council - 19470505.. 1/
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EIGHTH MEETING MAY 5th 1947
The regular monthly meeting of Council was held in the Council Chambers on
Monday May 5th 1947 at 8.00 p.m. Mayor Linton in the chair and members of
Council present; Reeve Sparks; Dep'filty Reeve Cook; Councillors T.F.Swindle;
Dr. Rose; J .E .Sisman; Chas. Davies; Victor Jones; S .G.Patrick •.
The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted as printed.
SWINDLE, SISNlAN; That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor issue
orders on the Treasurer for the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CORPORATION;
Bell Telephone Co.
Aurora Hydro
Snow Welding
Davis Garage
J .W .Bowser &
tt tl
Commission
Works
Son
II
W,L,Milgate
Municipal World Ltd.
Mingay Transport
B,G,Whitelaw
Dr. G.W.Williams
Daniels Fuels
J .E., Buchanan
Taylor & Son
C. N, R,
Newmarket Era & Express
Andy's Sign Shop
Stiver Bros.
Aurora Hydro Commission
II If II
II II II
Banner Press
Armco Drainage & Metal Co.
Postmaster
Wilson Hardware
J.A.Mitchell & Son
Ont. Hospital,Woodstock
J. Goulding
Hilborn Williams & Co.
The Dorr Co.
B,F.Goodrich Rubber Co.
T,F,Spence
Sundries
# 1
65
135
305
314
361W
500
Street lighting Apl.
Welding at Disposal Plt.
Towing service
Property Dept.
Disposal Plant
Repairs to truck
Office supplies
Cartage
Office supplies
Treatment
Oil,Library
Gravel, Streets
Flashlight batteries
Flasher, Jan. Feb. 1947
Ad.
A/C less rent sign space
Fuel t Town Hall
Clerk s Office
Town Hall
Disposal Plant
Printing a/c Mar.Apl,
200ft. pipe
Stamps
Property Dept.
Tile & C. Oil
Hospitalization
Use of Car Apl.
Bal. 1946 Audit fees
Repairs Disposal Plant
Fire hose
Gas & Oil
Express & Cartage
2.90.....
8 .65-.
2.59,
2 .85-....
2.05....
3 ,05--,_
5.20,
388~51,
26.25,
4.00....._
7.61-....._
36.5~
17.8~
5.61,
2.42,
3.35'
50.00'
5.27'
60.00'
.• 60'
40.14'
4,00'
17 .oa-.
19.65,
1.81,
7 .37'
27 ,18..._
77.59'\
356.oo,
47 .oo,
6.15'
5.oo,
45.50\
6.oo,
275.00,
100.55,
600.00..._
17.27:--.
7 .36,
SWINDLE, COOK; That the following accounts bepaid, that the Majoor issue orders;
on.the Treasurer for the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
Wages accounts for Town employees for month of April 1947.
COOK, JONES; That the follwoing accounts be paid, that the Mayor issue
on the Treasurer for the Same and that the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
WATERWORKS
Bell Telephone Co.
Aurora Hydro Commission n n 11
Canadian Brass Co. Ltd.
Grand & Toy Ltd.
W.H,Spragg & son
J.W.Bowser & Son
National Iron Corpn. Ltd,
Wilson Hardware
J .C.Bodfish
Town of Aurora
# 12
II 1
2
Couplings,Tubing etc.
Index system
Machining pipes
Oil,pa.int,etc. ·
8 11 gate valve
Pipe wrench
Switch board
1947 taxes less disc.
orders
3.80
62.40~
41.26,
259.34,
21.95,
8.0~
6.27,
61.02,
5.50,
104.35,
13.45,
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JONES, DAVIES; That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor issue order
on the Treasurer for the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
RELIEF;
Medical Assn.
Traviss Est.
Aurora General Store
F,W,Teasdale
DELEGATIONS;
4 X 56t
Rent
Food
Food
2.24
7.50
28.60
28.80
Mr. J. Dodd appearaa before Council, asking for sewer and water
facilities to his proposed new houses on Gurnett St.
SPARKS, COOK; That the Clerk be instructed to employ the services of our
Engineer to survey the possibilites re the above and that of Mr. A, Miller
as well as other matters coming before the Council. Carried,
Mr. Wm. Profit,on behalf of the Horticultural Society asked what
could be done about keeping grass cut at McMahon Park as well as the flower
beds & trees. The Society has signified their willingness to care for and
water trees after planted by the Town.
Mr. R,W,Coleman & Sidney Davies addressed Council on behalf of
the Public Library with regards the present condition of that building and
the possibilities_of having decorating done, along with a survey of the
heating system.
DAVIES, JONES; That this matter be left with the Property Committee for
investigation and to bring in their recommendations to Council, Carrie~.
SPARKS, PATRICK; That whereas the Shanks Bros, have petitioned that they be
given a sewer connection to their new dwelling on Wells St. And whereas
there is a possibility of connecting their dwelling with the sewer on the
west side of Wells st. and whereas the Shanks Bros, agree to find material
& dig the trench andfill it in after the sewer pipe has been connected up,
and further after the sewer has been extended southwardon Wells St. they, the
Shanks Bros, agree to have the sewage course changed to flow southward
instead of northward. Now, therfore the Council of the Town of Aurora doth
grant their petition and the Clerk be & he is hereby authorized to procure
• suffecient tile to make this connection and theStreets Foreman supervise
the work, Carried,
Mr. T .A.Hulse representing the Legion asked that their permission
to use the Town Park on July 26th be changed to July 19th instead,
JONES, ROSE; That permission be granted to hold the Field Day on the 19th of
July, Carried,
Mr, J, Harrison approached Council To see what could be done about
the condition of Edward St. south of Connaught Ave.
CORRESPONDENCE; Mr, R.J.C,Moddle made application for Lot 28 Tyler St. as a
Veteran 1 s Lot.
ROSE, SISMAN; That the request of Roland Moddle for the purchase of Lot 28
on the south side of Tyler St. west of George St. for the sum of One Dollar
be granted, Sale of this lot is conditional to him building a house within
Two years, · Carried,
Mr. A, Miller's letter regarding the construction of a
sidewalk on Wells St, and the.getting of levels for same was delegated to
the Streets Cpmmittee for reply.
A letter from the Canadian Anodized Products asking permission
to erect a suitable sign of direction on Kennedy St, E. was read~ The stated
dihmihnsions w111111e rejected, but alternate size was approved for the period of
six months only.
The Aurora Agricultural Society made application for the
usual grant for 1947. This grant has already been taken care of in the budget.
Mrs, D,J, Webster made the s~gestion that a new street being
opened, might be named Fetch Ave. as a token of respect and rememberance to
our late former Clerk,
A communication from Mrs. E,M,Hacking regarding a dangerous
tree at her property was left with the Streets Committee to have looked
after, A request from Mr. H. Armitage re a chicken nuisance on
Machell Ave, was taken up. On motion of Councillor Swindle & Sisman was del-
egated to the Sanitation Committee to investigate.
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Chairman Sparks of the Streets Committee read the recommendation with regard
to the committees' findings on prices of a new truck, The motion to purchase
a new 1-lt ton dump-truck from W.L.Milgate was adopted~ Carried,
A report of the above Committee with respect to theneed for certain new side-
walks and the conditioning of Town streets was submitted and recommendations
made,
SISMAN, SWINDLE; That the Clerk be autharized to purchase the necessary
supplies needed for the Streets Committees' report so that no longer delay
than necessary be caused, The Clerk to report at the Special Meeting of
Council to be held later in the month.
PATRICK, SPARKS; That 1\lr, H, Greenhal/!h be given permission to open the south
wall of the mechanics Hall to allow a window to be placed therein, and that
when leaving the building it will be replaced as before, Carried,
Planning & Development Committee submitted the follwwing report; That the
Council chose a nominee from the following names, to be appointed to the
Planning Board ::trnxxx: • T ,A,M,Hulse; Victor Attridge; Wm,B.Elmer, Out of these
names, , that of Victor Attridge was aeel9oimea~ '1?'--e:c-r"'d-_
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'lanning Board; That the elected members of the Planning Board be elected llt
according to the Provisions of the Planning Act in the following order;
lst year
2nd year
3rd year
H.M.McKenzie; Victor Attrmdge
J, W, Bowser; E. H, Clarke
Dr, C,R.Boulding; Stewart Mills,
and we further submit that Mayor Linton be appointed a member of this Board
ex, officio, :lillltl!1ld::l!l:lil:, C.nRR!l<-d-..,
DAVIES, SISIUN; That the report of the Planning Committee be adopted and
that a vote of appointment be immediately taken,¥ CARR 1 JE:d--
Councillor Swindle made a report of the Finance Committee re the engagement
of the position of an Assessor, From the meeting held before the Council
meeting of May 5th it was decided to engage Mr, Robert Marshall as Assessor
at the figure of $5.00 per day. This years assessment to be based on the
usual proceedure,because the new procedure could not be completed in time
for this 1948 roll on Sept. 30th, After this assessment is taken, the
Assessor to commence with the Appraisal system until completed,
SWINDLE, COOK; That the report of the Finance Committee re appointment of
Assessor be adopted, Carried:~
FINANCE COM!IliTTEE; That the following grants be paid at the discretion of the
Mayor & Clerk when funds are available,
Victorian Order Nurse
Horticultural Society
Agricultural Society
Band
$600~00
50,00
100,00
250,00
SWINDLE, ROSE; That the report of the Fimance Committee re grants be adopted,
Carried'~
Chairman Sisman of the Sports Committee made his report on that Department
Which outlined the schedule of the use of the Town Park for the coming season
as well as numerous projects to be undertaken,
SISMAN, SWINDLE; That the report of the Sports & Publicity Committee be
adopted and that all phases as outlined be com~leted as soon as possible.
Carried,
C~irman Cook of the Water & Fire Committee made his report, mainly dealing
with rates of remuneration and accident ben:l.fi ts for the Fire Brigade.
COOK, JONES; That the position of Mr. Jas. Goulding be clarified as to rec-
e~ving his instructions and his position as to authority,
(1) All instructions to Mr, Goulding must be received through the Clem
and any question as to priormty of work in case of question will be decided
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by the Clerk and Mayor~
(2) Mr. Goulding to be in complete charge of all men employed by the Town
on streets, waterworks, sewers and any other outside work including janitor.
(3) He will be held responsible for all the above employees and property
includin~ all land, building or movable property of the Town.
(4) His duties are of a supervising nature and he should not only take
charge of our Town work by mxRx our own men but also see that o~r contractors
are carrying out their work to the best interests of the Town. e should
report to the Clerk any work done or any one working on Town property so that
proper care of our interests may be taken into consideration.
(5) For the proper performances· of these duties we recommend that Mr.
J. Gouldin~1 s salary be $38.50 per week retroactive to Jan.l/~C · iii~
/SPARKS, PATRICK; In ammendment that Mr. J. Goulding's salary be $40.00 per well:
in place of $38.50. M ··-en de~eated~ MoT'•tt ~1?R,.,.c;~.__
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ROSE, SISMAN; That permission.be granted to Mr. Chas. Edgar to sell Lot 8 on
the east side of Edward St. Carried.
COOK, SWINDLE; That the discussion regarding the permit of Chas. Sparlm be
continued after midnight'~ Carried.
SISMAN, ROSE; That the requested building permit of Mr. Sparks be granted,
to erect a building on Centre St. according to the Bu:ilding By-law. Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12.20 ~.m.
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MAYOR
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