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MINUTES OF THE lOTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, ON TUESDAY, MAY 20TH, 1958 AT 8,00 PM.
PRESENT:
MAYOR:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE:
COtrnCILLORS:
ACCOUNTS -
Fire and Water Accounts
D.J. MURRAY (IN THE CHAIR)
C,F, DAVIS
O.K. NISBET
ADAIR, CHILD, CORBETT, PATRICK,
AND STODDART.
DAVIS:
ADAIR:
"That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the
Seal of the Corpo:oation b:e attached hereto."
Fire Accounts ..
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
British American Oil Co,
Davis Garage
Vern Gowan
C,E. Hickey & Sons
Ernie Holman
Mary 1 s Fruit Store
Northern Welding
Western Tire
J.F. Willis
Wilson Hardware
Wilson & Cousins
Water Accounts
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
J,H. Chapman
Frankcom's Garage
Jack George
Ernie Holman
McNally Freight-Ways Co,
Mueller Ltd,
Atlas Polar
Raih1ay & Power
-Carried,
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Fire Hall •••• 16.49
Alarm Lights •• 1.12
Fuel
Gas
Gas
Hose 1-ll-11 & 2i-11 .304,00
Tarp -Tools •• 54.75
Gas-
Cleaning Supplies
Oxygen
Batteries
First Aid Supplies
Pipe & fittings .11.40
Paint & Supplies.l4.24
Fire Extinguisher
Sub Total
April Accounts
billed-576®.35¢ .201.60
Power & Comm ••• 330.60
Repairs & Cutting
Oil
Gas
Gas & Oil
Freight
Tapping 'foO.l
Overhauling Compressor
Pump Rental ••• 200.00
Less Credit ••• 155,00
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17.61
36.42
. 6.25
8.83
358.75
13.92
6.98
3.90
3.75
7.80
25.64
2.25
$492.10
532,20
3.50
4.50
10.56
6.20
3.71
31.56
785.81
4_5,00
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Taylor Electric
Ward, George
Wilson Hardware
Water Accounts (cont.)
Daily Commercial News
G,W. Beecraft Co.
Drummond McCall
Canadian Johns-Manville
Upton-Bradeen & James
.streets Accounts
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Labour Re: wiring new well
Pipe Fittings
Supplies & Paint
Sub Total
8.24
2.00
38.56
$1,471.84
Stage 3-Adv 1 t Elevated
Stage 1-Pumphb.use
Stage 3-Payment # 2
Stage 3-Payment # 3
Stage 1-Pumphouse # 2
Tank 23,00
28.57
1,131.92
18,146.90
119.90
Sub Total $19,450.29
Fire Accounts •..•••.•• $ 492.10
Water Accounts ••••••.• 1,471.84
Water Accounts (cont.), 19,450,29
TOTAL $21,414,23
.PATRICK:
.CORBETT:
"That the following accounts be paid, that the
Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same
and the Seal of the corporation be attached hereto.11
Carried.
.. ·Aurora Automotive
·Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
K,J, Beamish Construction
J.H. Chapman
·Davis Garage
Mi.ller Paving Ltd.
J.A. MitchelL'
Rosco Metal & Roofing
Lyle Sparks Motors
Western Tire
·Wilson Hardware
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Truck Repairs
Tool Shed
Sweeping Roads
Shovels & handles
Repairs Push Cart
J4.15 tons coldmix @ 6.45
Coal Oil
Street signs
Truck Rep. &Gas &oil •.. 111. 63
Tractor Rep.&Gas&oil. 14.56
1 File
Paint
TOTAL
12.20
4,68
56.50
?.50
1,00
220.27
1.75
18.60
126.19
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.89
$450.39
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General Accounts
Other General Accounts
STODDART: "That the following accounts be paid, that the
CHILD: Mayor issuB orders on the Treasurer for the same
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Aurora Benner
Aurora Book & Music
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
Collis Leather Co.
County of York Hospital
Gra·nd & Toy
Municipal World Ltd,
Registry Office
Stiver Bros.
Townshend & Kent Ltd,
\<Tilson Hardware
York Office Equipment
Sewage Disposal Plant
Attridge Lumber
Aurora Automotive
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
British American Oil
Cane.dian Industries Ltd.
J.H. Chapman
N. Hobolick
Stiver Bros.
St~athdee Transport
Taylor Electric
Wa~d, George
Wilson Hard1>1are
Carried,
Advertising
Office Supplies
Office •••••••• 21.96
Signs. • • • • • • • • .3.6.3
Street Lighting •••• 765.60
Lamps. . . . .. • • . . 2. 78
Committee of Adjustment
Indigent Hospitilization
By-Law Book
Debenture Register • . 9.28
Bldg. Permits ••••• 15,00
Appropriation Book •• 12.35
List of 48 land sales.
Fuel
Office Supplies
Assessors Expense • • 9,50
Prop. Upkeep • • • • . 1. 50
Typewriter Service
Sub Total
Plywood
SKF Grease
P01o1er
Oil
Chlorine
Bolt & lifter
100 cedar trees
Fuel
Freight (Chlorine)
Indicator Lamps • • • •
Repair circuit breaker.
Machine Gland & washer
Supplies
Sub Total
2.4.3
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27 • .31
2,40
79.3. 97
12.59
94.50
26,'00
.36.6.3
4.96
.37.89
29.83
11.00
5.50
$1,082.55
1.20
4.47
266.75
6 • .30
82.3.26
),00
125.00
160,10
54.87
10.67
2,00
22•75
~1,480 • .37
Other General Accounts •••.• $1,082.55
Sewage Disposal Plant •••••• $1,480 • .37
$2,562.92
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.Nage Accounts
STODDART:
NISBET:
"That the Wage Accounts be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.11
Carried,
Relief Accounts
ADAIR:
PATRICK:
"That the follovring accounts b:e paid, that the Mayor,
· issue· o·rd'ers on· the Treasurer for the same and the
. Seal of the· c·or·no·ra·tion be attached hereto."
Mr's, Clara Beckett
B.F. Davis
Mr·. Ross Machell
Mrs. Gordon Pugh
PQliCe ACCQUnts
· Carried.
Shelter
Fuel -F. 11lai t es
Supplementary old-age assistance
Relief
TOTAL
25.00
14.50
15.00
22.60
$77.10
CHILD:
NISBET:
"That the follm..ring accounts be paid, that the Mayor,
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the
Seal of Che Corporation be attached hereilio,11
Carried.
Andrew, Bob
Aurora Banner Publishing
Aurora Book & Music
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
Aurora Radio Hospital
Aurora Service Station
Norm Cook, Men 1 s Wear
Ivan Daniels
Ernie Holman
Stan Hughes .
M;s. Macnherson Motors
Rex Tailoring Co.
T. Sisman Shoe Co.
Wilson ijardware
Use of Car:
April 24, 1958 •••• 1.00
April 26, 1958 •••• 1.00
May 9, 1958 ••.•.•• ~
Advertising
Book
Traffic Lights
Repairs
Gas & Oil
Shirts & Ties
Gas
Gas, Fla:shli te Batteries etc,
Gas & to•ring
Tune up
Tunics and Trousers
Shoes
Whistles
TOTAL
3.00
• 50
• 85
3·93
3.00
8Lf, 65
76.50
3.70
8.95
9.15
15.70
325.77
34 • .32
1.90
$571.92
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CORRESSPONDENCE
A l-etter :Jrom G. H. D. Williamson, Chairman of Aurora Boy Scout Group
Committee, concerning the survey of the Town made by the Boy Scouts
and Wol~ Cubs in order to obtain a true and accurate consensus of
opinion to determine the most suitable site for the swimming ppol
was read.
Reeve Davis mentioned that this letter should be referred to the
Swimming Pool Committee. However, the following motion was
proposed.
PATRICK: "That the letter .be tabled."
DAVIS:
The following amending motion was then proposed,
CORBETT:
NISBET:
"That Council authorized the preparation of the _
necessary ballots and that monies be alloted for
this purpose."
The amending motion was defeated and the originating motion was
carried.
A letter from the Clerk, of the Township of King concerning the
gravelling and grading of Cases sideroad was.read,
DAVIS:
CHILD:
11 That this letter be handed over to the Chairman
of the Streets Committee. 11
Carried.
A request of the Aurora Boy Scouts for use of the Town Park on
May .31st, 1958 1-ras read.
DAVIS:
CHILD:
11 That approval be granted the Boy Scouts to use
the Town Park on May .31st, 1958."
Carried.
A letter from the Aurora:Youth for Christ requesting permission to
use the Town Park during July and August w·as read,
STODDART:
CHILD: .
"That permission be granted this organization to use
the Town Park during July and August."
Carried.
A letter from the Ontario Municipal Association concerning the
Fifth Annual Conferance of. the Tolm and Village Section of the
Ontario Municipal Association to be held on Saturday, June 21st,
1958 in the Town of Fergus was read.
DAVIS: UThat this letter be filed,11
NISBET: Carried.
A letter from the Town of Aurora Committee of Adjustment containing
the following motion
11 That this Committee recommend to Council that they consider
amendment to By-law 1051 (and its amendments) to exempt from
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minimum area requirements certain lots in the Aurora Heights
Subdivision, or consider other steps to deal with the deviations
from By-law 1051. 11 -.ras read, -
Deputy Reeve Nisbet advised Council that he felt that Aurora Heights
Subdivision showed poor faith in going ahead with other dwellings
in this respect and it was his understanding that certain .area might
be set aside for additional conservation area.
Councillor Child advised Council that the Committee of Adjustment
may not handle this situation since it was of major importance,
It was therefore decided that this letter be turned over to the
Chairman of the Planning.Committee,
DELEGATIONS
Mr. ~~U, Proctor appeared before Council and advised that gears
were to be replaced on one of the blowers at the Sewage Disposal
Plant.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet advised Mr. Proctor that the Council had been
conducted by Mr. Stan Murray on a tour of the Sew·age Disposal Plant
relative to taking over this Plant by the Town and the Property
Committee do recommend that the Town assume the operations of the
Sewage Disposal Plant.
Councillor Child asked Mr. Proctor if he would explain the elevated
sew·er at the north end of. the Town and if it was possible that this
elevation might be lowered or eectified in any way, It was decided
that the To;.m, To1·m Engineer and the Aurora Heights Engineers have
a meeting regarding this item.
Councillor Patrick thanked Mr. Proctor for arrangingthe visit of
Curran Briggs men to the Town to ascertain at first hand some of
the situations occurring following their work.
Reeve Davis asked Mr. Proctor regarding progress on the construction
of the elevated tank. Mr. Proctor advised that the base for the
first four (4} piers will be poured May 21st, 1958 and erection to
start on June 9th, 1958.
Following this discussion the below motion was put forward.
NISBET:
DAVIS:
"That the Town assume the operation of the Sewage
Disposal Plant,11
Carried,
Mayor Murray brought to Mr. Proctor's attention tha.t raimrater
running down the side of the Digester left long dirty streaks.
Mr. Proctor agreed that there should be a gutter along the edge to
prevent this messy appearance and also that he w·ould look into this
matter.
Councillor Child read a copy of a letter from the Aurora Planning
Board that had been forwarded to Mr. Proctor in connection with
future sites available for storage etc.
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CHILD:
STODDART:
11 That the Engineer be requested to prepare a
report in connection with this letter."
Carl.ried,
Mr. Don Glass appeared before Council on ~ehalf of the Parking
Committee of the Aurora Board of Traoce. Mr. Glass thanked the
Streets'Committee for their consideration earlier in connection with
the Parking problem. Mr. Glass further stated that it was his desire
to bring all members up to date on the Committee's progress and
advised that costs had been. obtained in connection with fixing up the
parking lots and also that revehue to be derived from retailers had
been ascertained, It was estimated that it would cost approximately
$1,500,00 for paving the parking lots on the west side of Yonge St.
Concerning the east side of Yonge Street Mr. Glass explained that
the Committee intended to asphalt Wilson's lot. Mr. Glass then
requested that the Town consider paving the parking lot behind the
Municipal Buildings so that a large paved area would be available
at this site. This matter was left in the hands of the Property
Committee to further investigate.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Fire and liTater Committee
' Reeve Davis presented a report of the Fire and Water Committee dated
May 12th, 1958 regarding old water wells:
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
That we hire Huffman & Son to clean out one of the two
;.rells behind the Waterworks and install a new· 15 1 screen. The cost
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of screen to be $750,00 and the cost of labour and machines to be $15.00
per hour.-The ;mrk to be started as soon as possible.
DAVIS:
CORBETT:
11 That the report of the Fire and Water Committee
Re: old water wells be approved and the Seal of
the Corporation be attached thereto."
-Carried.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet presented the following reports:
ft -'1-Jasdecid.ed-that the installation -of a 'spray on the aeration tanks
was very -necessary and would cost approximately .$95 •. 00,
The matter of use of chlorine at the Disposal Plant was left to Proctor
and Redfern to investigate and report if a more economical means of
handling chlorine might be advised •.
A further cost had been obtained concerning the lining of chimneys
at the Remington Rand building at a price of $775.00 plus $75,00
to replace certain metal ducts,
In connection 1-ri th placing a 6" sewer at the north end of the Sewage·
Disposal Plant the cost would be approximately $250.00 with the Town
Men undertaking the job and back-filling.
It was felt that the line fence between McMahon Park and Eric CraddocK's
lot should be done on a 50 -50 basis betwean Mr. Craddock and the
Town.
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NISBET:
DAVIS:
11 That the sum of $95,00 be approved~as the cost
of installing spray equipment at the Disposal
Plant tanks and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.n
Carried.
Finance Committee
Councillor Stoddart presented a report of the Finance Committee dated
May 20th, 1958 concerning office equipment.
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
For use in producing copies of letters, financial statements,
agreements, by-laws etc. it is recommended that a 11 Kodak Verifax Copier 11
be purchased at a cost of $165.00. .
STODDART:
CHILD:
11 That the report of the Finance Committee Re: new
office equipment be approved and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.n
Carr .led.
Streets Committee
Councillor Patrick presented a report of the Streets Committee concerning
the lowest tender received for the purchase of sand, gravel and asphalt
primer.
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
That the belolv listed materials be purchased from:
Stouffville Sand &;G.ravel:
565 tons concrete sand @ $1.10 ton
From Miller Paving:
18,700 gals. asphalt primer@ .25~ gal.
From Stouffville Sand & Gravel:
500 tons road gravel @ $1.30 ton
Signs and Barracades •••
$621 • .50
$4,675.00
$650.00
65.00
PATRICK:
CORBETT:
11 That the report of the Streets Committee be
accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached thereto,11
Carried,
Councillor Patrick brought to Council's attention the matter Of pur-
chasing paints for marking streets and.recommended that this matter
be left in the hands of the Town Superintendent.
Councillor Patrick mentioned that Mayor Murray and the Town Superintend-
ent were very alert when they stopped the progress on the sidewalk near
the Chateau on Yonge Street since settling might cause damage.
Councillor Patrick further mentioned that an extra man for the streets
department might be required during the summer months and that an all
around man should definitely be for this job.
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Councillor Patrick then read a letter to Council from the Fire Dept,
regarding the problem of No Parking near the Fire Hall, the removal
of a telephone pole in that area etc, This letter was handed to the
Chairman of the Streets Committee for further investigation.
Councillor Child presented a report of the Police Committee dated
-· May 20th, 1958 regarding extra summer time policeman.
The· Oommi ttee respectfully submit the follo~ving:
The Committee met on May 10, 1958 at 5.30 and a number of the
members of Council \oJ"ere also present.
The applications for the summer time policeman vrere opened
e.nd studied.
At this time the Committee would like to point out to the
public and to the press that the calibre of lads who applied for this
position was most heart warming and encouraging.
The decision of the Committee 1oJas most difficult to arrive
at because everyone of the applicants could have been a worthy
appointment and at this time we would like to express our
appreciation to the applicants and to assure them the although
they may not have received the appbfntment they may in no way feel
downhearted or personally slighted.
The Committee recommends that Mr. Ron Brooks, 211 Yonge St. s., Aurora be appointed to the Aurora Police Force for the period. of
July and August, 19 58 at a se.lary of $55.00 per r,Jeek.
CHILD:
NISBET:
11 That the report of the Police Committee Re: the
hiring of.Mr. Ron Brooks as a relief officer for
the period of July and August be approved."
Carried.
Councillor Child presented a report of the Planning Committee dated
May 20th, 1958 in which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
In view of the decision of. the Committee of Adjustment to refuse the
application of Marcap Construction Co. for relief of the requirements
of By-Law 1051 as amended, this Committee would recommend that an
amendment be made to By-Law 1051 as amended to exclude only those
lots r,rhich do not conform to the present requirements as it pertains
to two-family dwellings. ·
CHILD:
STODDART:
CHILD:
STODDART:
"That the report of the To1m Planning Committee Re:
the Committee of Adjustment's decision on the Marcap
Construction Co. be approved, and the necessary by-lavT
be drawn up to amend By-Law 10.51 as il.inended to exclude
those lots. as enumerated from the requirements of By-Law
1051 as they 1051 as they pertain to two-family
dwellings."
Carried.
11 That a further amendment be made to By-Law 1051 as
amended to exclude those lots .on the south side of
Centre St~eet from the requirements of the lot size
being 5400 sq. ft. for a single-family dwelling lot.11
Carried.
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11 That the 6 11 storm sewer from Yonge Street 'IDe replaced
through the Disposal Plant for a distance of 239 1
approximate cost to be $251.50 and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached thereto."
-Carried,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Deputy Reeve Nisbet requested that a drive be put on to fix up the
grounds at the War Memorial at the South end of Town. The Deputy
Reeve further advised that the Town could arrange to cut the grass
in the first instance and the Golf Course l<lanagement will arange
to keep it cut thereafter. Mayor Murray ansvered this.question
with the fact that a meeting was hoped to be arranged this w·eek
in connection with the War Memorial and Reeve Davis stated that the
Mayor should attend this meeting with the authority of Council to
provide some money.to beautify this site.
Councillor Corbett brought forward the matter that a .05~ hou~ly
wage be allowed all salaried men'.outside the Town Offices because
they work the same basic hours. It was decided that the Finance
Committee bring in a report of the respective names and increases
at the next Council meeting.
BY-LAWS
CORBETT:
CHILD:
IIThat leave be given to introduce a By-Law to amend
By-Law 1051 as amended by By-la\'rs No. 1246, 1257, 1284
and 1286 to regulate the use of land and the location
and that the same be now read a first time.11
Carried.
The By-Law was then read a first time.
DAVIS:
STODDART:
"That the By-law now before the Council be read a
second time and that the Council resolvE itself
into a Committee of the Whole for that purpose."
Carried.
The second reading of the By-law was then approved by Council.
ADAIR:
PATRICK:
DAVIS:
CHILD:
CORBETT:
CHILD:
"That the By-Law no1rr before the Council be read e.
third time this day and that Rule 22 of By-Law No.
862 be suspended for that purpose."
Carried,
11 That the third reading of. the By-Law· be taken as
read. n
Carried,
11 That leave be given to introduce a By-Law· to amend
By-Law 1051 as amended by By-Laws No. 1246, 1257,
1284, 1286 and 1366 to regulate the use of land and
the location and that the same be now read a first
time.11
Carried,
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The By-law was then read a first time.
DAVIS:
S(L'ODD.ART:
"That the By-law now before the Council be read a
second time and that the Council resolve itself
into a Committee of the Whole for that purpose.n
Carried.
The second reading of the By;...laJ,T was then approved by Council.
.ADAIR:
PATRICK:
DAVIS:
CHILD:
NE1fi BUSINESS
"That the By-law now before the Council be read a
third time this day and that Rule 22 of By-Law No.
862 be suspended for that purpose."
Carried.
"That the third reading of the By-Law, be taken as.
read."
Carried.
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Reeve Davis brought to Council 1 s attention the matter of an application
of Aurora Cleaners for a complete new service at their location. It
was decided that this letter be left in the hands of the Fire and Water
Committee to further investigate and arrange the most feasible solution.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet requested from Council under what authority a
person had connected into the water line out near the second concession.
It was ascertained that the gentleman obtained the permit anathe Clerk
was instructed in the future to issue no further permits for connections
past the Town limits.
Reeve Davis brought to Council 1 s attention that a man is definitely
required to remain on duty at the Town Waterworks over the week-ends.
Mayor Murray felt the solution to this matter was that a Public
Utilities or the To•m Works Utilities be formed to group all depte.
and in this way men'might take turns in the various departments
requiring them at specific times.
DAVIS:
NISBET:
"That the To:wrr Superintendent instruct employees at
the Town Waterworks that starting next week-end,
alternate week-ends should be •mrked by one man.11
Carried.
J • .A, Marrese appeared before Council in connection with water being
shut off in the Aurora Heights Sub-division area and asked if one main
might be opened so that water might be supplied for building purposes.
Mayor Murray advised that Council cannot allow a main to be turned on
since it will than enter the Town System and this can definitely not
be allowed until approval has been granted by the Department of Health •
Mr. Marrese stated that his understanding was that Sunnybrook subdivision
would be using some of their services and upon registration,monies would
be collected in the connection by the Town.
Councilloe Child advised that this matter would form part of the
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PATRICK:
CORBETT:
IIThat we adjourn.11
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