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MINUTES OF THE 7TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ON MONDAY, APRIL 7TH, 1958 AT 8.00 P.M.
PRESENT:
MAYOR:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE:
COUNCILLORS:
NISBET:
CHILD:
CORRESSPONDENCE
.D,J. MURRAY (IN THE CHAIR)
C.F. DAVIS
C.K. NISBET.
ADAIR, CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON,
PATRICK AND STODDART.
11 That the minutes of the meetings of
February 24th, March )rd, and March
17th, 1958 be adopted as printed and
circulated. n
Carried.
A letter from the Aurora Memorial Arena Board. dated March 21st,
1958 concerning appointments to the Aurora Memorial Arena Board
vras read.
NISBET:
CHILD:
DELEGATIONS
11 That Mr. V'. Jones and Mr. R.W. Coleman be
appointed representatives to the Aurora
:t-1emorial Arena Board. 11
Carried,
· Mr. John O,fford appeared before Council and presented the Aurora
Recreation Commission budget for 1958. The budget reflected a
small deficit of $9.12 ~nticipated during the year •.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet inquired concerning the services of an ass-
istant, Mr. Offord stated that an assistant at the present time
was not required and it was trusted that this would prevail in
the future.
General discussion thentook place concerning the future on the
Recreation Commission with respect to a forthcoming increase in
population. Mayor Murray felt that there was a definite need
for more outdoor hockey cushions.
NISBET:
CHILD:
11 That we accept the 1958 budget of the
Aurora Recreation Commission and note
that it. w·as very well presented arid
very well dra;.m up."
Carried.
Mr. G,U. Proctor of Proctor and Redfern appeared before Council
and brought to Couricil 1 s attention tha following items:
1. That Sherk Construction be paid their progress payment No.
1 amounting to $11,527.59 in orde.r that they may obtain a
15% discount on their ot.u accounts.
DAVIS: "That this account of Sherk Construction Co.
ADAIR: for the progress amount of $11,527.59 be
paid and the Seal of the Corporation be .
attached thereto."
Carried.
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2. That the account of H.L. Coons Re: survey work completed
was previously deleted from the accounts payable and
amounted to approximateiy $1,200.00. Mr. Proctor stated
that H.L. Coons & Co. were now willing to set.tle this
account in the amount of $1,000.00.
NISBET:
DAVIS:
"That Mr. Proctor submit
confirming this bill at
for presentation at the
meeting.
Carried.
a letter to Council
the reduced amount
next regular Council
3. That the Town Planning Consultants had requested permission
to use a 21 11 diameter pipe catch basin. Council was
advised that this a standard type of basin esta~lished
in the Township of Etobicoke and very suitable for open
ditches. Mr. Proctor mentioned that each basin costs
approximately $100.00 whereas the other type of basin ran
from $160.00 to $200.00 each. It is a straight concrete
pipe set in concrete and about 4 feet deep. Mr. Proctor
said he was willing to recommend this type of catch basin
although it is of no value for curbs and gutters.
It was decided by Council. that they were all in favour of
this type of basin.
4. Mr. Proctor. stated that Aurora Heights Subdivision have
submitted drawings for a pump house. These drawings had
been approved by Mr. Proctor and it was now a question of
the location of this pump house, whether it be located on
Aurora Heights Drive or on the north limits of the Tpwn.
General discussion took place during which Mayor Murray
stated that the crux of the matter .seemed to depend on
whether Choice Cut-Up Chicken was allowed to enter the
Town Sewer system or nlbt. Such a decision _shoul_d be
arrived at by the next Council meeting. It was decided
that Mayor Murray should call Dr. Berry in tpe morning
regarding his report of Choice Cut-Up Chicken.
Councillor Child brought to Council's attention that when he
visited Aurora Heights Subdivision it was noticea tpat one
culver.t was in place across the creek and apparently there are
now three culverts. Councillor Child stated that Aurora Heights
had said that Proctor and Redfern insisted that Aurora Heights
install these three culverts. Mr. Proctor advised that Aurora
Heights engineers had designed this layout with three culverts
and if they could present drawings outlining that two culverts
can readily take the flow of water he will go along with this.
Councillor Patrick asked Mr. Proctor when he would bring C~rran
Briggs and Pearce Construction to Aurora with regards to fixing
up the streets applicable to the sections they had worked on.
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It was decided that Mr. Proctor.and.Reeve Davis would attempt to
arrange for a meeting on Thursday evening of this week i;possible.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Reeve Davis reported to Council on the happenings of Saturday,
March 22nd, 1958_regaTding the shortage of water that occurred
during that day. Reeve Davis outlined how himself, Mr. Browning,
Mr. Higgins, and Mr. McGhee had worked during the night and early
morning to attempt to arrest the trouble occurred when putting on
connections of pipe do1vn near the 111aterworks d:epartment. Reeve
Davis stated that Mr. Bill Attridge had made a short 3/4 plywood
cap for the cross at about 4 P.M. and this had solved the situation
and '!'rater started coming again. Reeve Davis stated he w·ould like
to thank all persons who assisted at that time.
Reeve Davis further remarked on the situation with regards to an
article which appeared: in the Aurora Banner and further stated
that he was himself down at the waterw·orks from 5A.M. in the
morning tto~ 7 A.M. in the· evening. Reeve Davis stated that he
took exception 'to the wording in the Aurora Banner which stated
that was it someone's indifference that the Head of Council who
had to go to the Waterworks and organize this situation and in
addition felt that the part the men played there was excellant
and they did their utmost to rectify this situation although
it was just one of those unfortunate experiences. ·
Mr. Proctor outlined the reasons shortage of water occurred in
that proper back filling was under way when his engineer left at
4 A.M. and that everything appeared in good· order at that time.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet brought to Mr. Proctor's attention that the
bracing waw not adequate and all pipes and valves were completely
exposed.
Councillor Patrick placed the blame on the type of pipe being
used and that too many couplings in short distances are required
and when tapped into cast iron and when the pressure is turned
on apparently the pipe will give.
· . iron Mayor M1~ray stated that the mechanical jolnt with castowould
not push sideways.
6ouncillor Child stated that no mention was made of the water-
works foreman leaving the job at 8 A.M. in the morning and felt
that in case of such an emergency he should have remained on the
job. Councillor Child further stated that he should be re-
primanded for not remaining.
Councillor Davidson stated that 1r1e should notify all employees
that wo.rk must be done good and should trouble arise they cadt
handle then the engineers should be called in.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Councillor Stoddart presented a report of the Finance Committee
Re: wages and salaries as follows:
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
That the wages of the hourly paid statf of the Town be increased
five cents per hour retroactive to January 1, 1958.
That Percy Barwick be allowed $2.00 per week retroactive to Jan.
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That the assessors salary be increased $200.00 per year also
rectroactive to January 1st, 1~58 and trrat the necessary
amendment be made in the by-law of appointment.
STODDART:
NISBET:
11 That the report of the Finance Committee
on Salaries and wages be approved and
the Seal of the Corporation be approved.11
Carried.
Councillor Davidson brought to Council's attention that an
Aurora old boy, Mr. Cliff Hermon had passed away this morning
and that we should as Council recoggize him in this matter.
It was decided that Councillor Patrick should represent Council
if the funeral is held in Oshavra. It vms also decided that
flow·ers be· forwarded on this occasion.
Councillor Adair remarked that time is passing rapidly this
year and whether we are going to plant trees at the Disposal
Plant or not.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet thought nursery stock should be obtained
rather than Government seedlings. Councillor Adair suggested
that if ceders ~-rere desired then they might be obtained
approximately 6 ft. high from Mt. Albert road area at a cost-
of about $1.25 each.
Mayor Murray suggested that a recommendation be brought into
Council at the next meeting to cover this matter.
Councillor Child mentioned that last ~.reek a meeting had .. been
held w·i th subdividers to the south of the Town and that the
agreement was being amended. Councillor Child felt that the
Planning Committee meeting be held on Thursday evening at
7 P.M. in order that they might go over the amended agreement
and fonre.rd a copy to the subdividers so that a meeting may
be held Trrith them again next week.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Murray brought forward the matter of a grant to the High
School re: the testimoni-al dinner and the following motion was
passed.
DAVIS:
NISBET:
11 That the sum of $100.00 be given as a
grant toward the testimonial dinner for
Mr. J.H. Knowles and Mr. Adams to be
held at the High School April 26,1958
and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached thereto.11
Carried.
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Mayor Murray remarked on Bill 160 concerning Municipal Franchise
and stated that he will give this letter further study and bring
in a more co!II!.Plete report in the next fe't>T 't>Teeks.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that the County incinerator •ras held
over previously and thought that we should now send a report back
to the County that we are .interested in this incinerator.
DAVIS:
NISBET:
"That a letter be sent to County Council
stating that w·e are interested in an area
incinerator."
Carried.
Mayor Murray brought to Council's attention the matter of civful
defence and stated that on Good Friday both fire trucks 1vere out
and felt that a two-•ra.y communication system between trucks should
be made in connection with these civil defence program. Also it
was possible that walki-talkies might be puchased under the same
program.
STODDART:
CHILD:
11 That the Mayor, Reeve, and Deputy Reeve make
a study of this matter and bring in a report
at next Council meeting regarding civful
defence."
Councillor Adair brought to Council's attention that copies of
. minutes received by himself are too blurred and practically
unreadable. Councillor Adair stated there was no senee receiving
copies of minutes if he was unable to read them.
BY..;; LAWS
CORBETT:
CHILD:
"That leave be given to introduce a by-law
to authorize the borrowing of $67,000,00
upon debentures for the purpose of erecting
and equipping the four-room addition to
George St. Public School ancl that the same
be now read a first time.
Carried,
The by-law was then read a first time.
ADAIR:
DAVIDSON:
NISBET:
STODDART:
11 That the by-la'tv now before the Council be
read a second time and that the Council
resolve itself into e: committee of the
'"hole for that purpose. 11
Carried.
"That the second reading of the by-la't•r be
ta..ken as read •. n
Carried,
The second reading of the by-law was then approved by Council,
NISBET: "That the meeting now adjourn."
CHILD:
The meeting then adjourned.
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