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'" MINUTES OF THE UTH.REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER, ON MONDAY, JUNE 2ND, 1958 AT 8.00 PM.
PRESENT:
l>!AYOR:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE:
COUNCILLORS:
NISBET:
STODDART:
NISBET:
ADAIR,
CORRESSPONDENCE
ABSENT
C.F. DAVIS (IN THE CHAIR)
C.K. NISBET
ADAIR, CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON,
PATRICK AND STODDART.
"That the Reeve Davis accept the Chair in the Mayor 1 s
absence."
Carried.
11 That the minutes of the meeting of. May 5th, 1958
be adopted as printed and circulated."
Carried.
Letters from Mayor Murray, the Aurora Recreation Commission and the
Parks and Recreation Committee, Aurora Planning Board regarding the
sewer above ground levBl in the green belt area at the north limits
of the Town were read.
CHILD: 11 That these letters be held over for New Business."
DAVIDSON: Carried.
A letter from Proctor and Redfern regarding Garden City, Dilcue Ltd.
Subdivision, Aurora was read.
CHILD: 11 That this letter be filed in Dilcue 1 s file."
NISBET: Carried.
A letter from Richvale Public School requesting permission to use a
Town Park during a Primary Class visit to a local aairy was read.
CORBETT:
STODDART:
11 That permission be granted Richvale Public School
to use the south east corner of the Town Park and
that .tables be placed therein."
-Carried,
A letter from the L~yal True Blue and Orange Home regarding Annual
Tag Day to be held on Saturday, September 13th, 1958 was read.
NISBET:
PATRICK:
11 That permission be granted to the Loyal True Blue
and Orang.e Home to hold their Annual Tag Day on
Saturday, September 13th, 1958.11
Carried.
A letter from the Fire Chief of the Aurora Fire Department concerning
the need of Fire Exyinguisherx in the Municipal Building was read.
PATRICK:
ADAIR:
11 That this letter be handed over to the Property
Committee."
Carried.
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-2-Monday, June 2nd, 1958
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Ireland appeared before Council in connection with a new service
installed last week on George Street and with the remakk that residents
on Centre Street did not pay for service connections they received
previously.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet explained to Mr. Ireland that Centre Street re-
sieants are paying for connections only under l&cal improvements over
a period of fiteen years.
Reeve Davis explained the situation in that water pressure was not
satisfactory and it.was decided that the waterworks take out the
connection but could not find anything •~ong. The only remedy was to
install a new service.
Mr. R. Case appeared before Council and stated that he found himself
a victim of circumstances in tha.t the assessment of the new Bank of
Commerce Building should be valued higher in respect of Subdivision
requirements. Mr. Case advised that the Bank contract •ras approxi-
mately Sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) plus and *be Assessor
had stated that the Assessment would be approximately $9,800,00,
Councillor Child informed Council that he had met with the Assessor
this day and had found out that the Assessment on Banks is identical
. with houses and is based on the 1940 Assessment Manual. Mr. Child
further enlarged on the comparison bet•reen the Imperial Bank and the
nevr Bank of Commerce is respeot to assessment values. Mr. Child
summed up that assessment of Twenty-four thousand tw·o hundred and
forty-nine dollars ( $24,249.00) was required in accordan.ce with the
Subdivision agreement using a 3/7 basis as a yard stick and in this
respe.ct the 2nd stage of the subdivision would be short by an amount
of #3,164.00, Councillor Child requested Council for a decision in
whither the 2nd stage be held up or allowed in this instance.
CHILD:
NISBET:
11 Tl:l:at Calwood Limited be allo~red to ppliJceed with
the 2nd stage &f the Subdivision and that the
$3,164,00 be picked up prior to the end of the
subdivision and lots be released at the time
permits are applied for.11
Carried.
Mr. Arthur Wheelock made a report to Council respecting his attendance
at the recent convention of Assessing Officers. Mr. Wheelock gave
a brief outline of the guest speakers at the Convention tog§ther with
the re~ommendation to Council the production of the Assessment Roll
as far as plates be made at the Hydro-Office was cancerned it is a
very slow process and are not too satisfactory. Councillor Stoddart
felt that the whole Finance Committee should visit a municipality and
vievr their addressograph system.
STODDART:
DAVIS:
"That the Assessor be complimented on a com-
prehensive and well presented report."
Carried,
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Deputy Reeve Nisbet presented a report of the Property Committee in
which the Committee were asked to· consider the paving of an area be-
hind the Municipal Building by the retail section of the Aurora Board
of Trade. The Committee felt that the area should be leveled and
gravelled before consideration be given toppaving and therefore the
Committee recommend it not be paved until ascertained what the area
will look like when graded and then the Committee will make further
consideration in thfs matter.
f Councillor Cl;lild thought that this area might be oiled and sanded l while the equipment was in Town.
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Councillor Patrick answered that the equipment/for paving and they
would not consider the oil and sand proposition.
Councillor Corbett inquired if the storm sewer would go in in this
area and Councillor Patrick advised that this would be done,
NISBET:
DAVIDSON:
11 That the report of the Property Committee be·
approved, II
Carried,
Report of the Finance Committee
Councillor Stoddart presented to Council a report of the Finance
Committee Re: raise in Geofge Stone1s salary. ·
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A Finance TCommittee meeting was held at the request ·or
Mr. George Stone on Monday, May 26th at which his salary and future
prospects was discussed. Subsequent to this meeting a fullf'meeting
of the Committee and Council was held and the ~.;hole matter was discussed
at length.
It was finally decided to recommend to Council that Mr. Stone's
salary commencing July lst, 19.58 be at the rate of $70,00 per week
and that his status be changed to Assistant Clerk. It is also recommend-
ed that a by-law· be prepared appointing him as assistant-clerk,
STODDART:
CHILD:
"That the report of the Finance Committee in regard
to Assistant-Clerk be approved,"
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Discussion followed in which Councillor·Corbett advised Council that
he was ag?-inst"this:motion owing to the fact that Mr. Stone had only
been employed here a few short months.
Councillor Stoddart advised that it was his ppinion that this matter
had been thrashed out at a Committee meeting and felt that Mr. Stone
had deserved this increase,
Deputy Reeve Nisbet felt that·the position is more than has ever been
paid however, w·e should benefit from efficiency.
Councillor Corbett further stated that no man can earn such an increase
in so short a time. Councillor Corbett had no ill feeling a~ainst
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Councillor Patrick felt that the effeciency now obtained in the
office certainly warr~nted an increase in the salary of Mr. Stone,
Reeve Davis said he agreed with Mr. Patrick's statement and if he
has earned it then we should readily allowhim this increase.
Councillor Davidson felt that this raise seemed to be a little on the
large side since the stanting salary was very low.
Councillor Adair said he would go along with Mr. Davidson's statement.
The above motion was then carried.
Councillor Stoddart then presented a report of the Finance Committee
Re: Raise of Town Employees
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
At the Council meeting of May 20th, 1958 the question of
salaries of To'l-m employees who were paid weekly •1as brought up and
the matter was referred to this Committee for a report.
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A meeting of the Committee with all the members of Council present
was held on Monday, May 26th, 1958 and the salary of each person affected
was discussed, It was resolved to recommend to Council that in view
of the alterations made 'in 1957 that the present rates remain for this
year.
Discussion followed this report and Councillor Corbett stated that he
had agreed in Committee previously however, to see the work the men
have done for the Town over the years anoc then are turned down and
yet the Jr. Clerk's salary is raised to $70,00 with no questions.
CouncillorStoddart stated that last year ·the men had received almost
a double increase. ·
STODDART:
CHILD:
"That the report of the Finance Committee in
regard to Salaries be approved,11
Carried.
Repo:r;:t of the Police Department
Councillor Patrick presented a report of the Police with regards to
repairing various meters in Town and that the repairs to these meters
should be char~ed against the Police Department, not against streets
•mo actually do the repairs. ·
Councillor Chiid said the repoRt should have been referred to the
Police Committee first. ·
Deputy Reeve Nisbet complimented the Streets Chairman on the excellant
job done with respect to oiling and sand~ng the Town Streets,
Councillor Child further commended Mr. Patrick in this reggrd,
Reeve Davis said that he can't remember when there had been less muss
than this year and also complimented Councillor Patrick,
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-s-Mpnday, June 2nd, 1958
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councillor Corbett requested information concerning the progress being
made by Angus Robertson in the elevated tank site. Councillor Corbett
was advised that two.piers are now poured and four more piers are being
readied for pouring.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet commended to Council on the condition of the creek
one evening ~ast week and stated that there was a very heavy flow in
the creek and it was a definite milky colour. Deputy Reeve Nisbet
arranged for a representative of the Ontario Water Resources to take
sampl.es:that evening and this gentleman had taken approximately six
samples and was to advise When the sampling report was ready.
Mr. G. u •. Pro(ltor appeared before Council and 1et:t:ers received :from
Mayor Murray, The Aurora Recreation Commission and the Parks and
Recreation Committee, Aurora Planning Board,Re: sewer dam at north
end of Town were read for Mr. Proctor's information.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet brought to Counci1 1 s attention that each time he
had brought this matter up previously he had been told to forget it.
Reeve DaviR said he was in accord whole heartedly with Mayor Murray 1 s
letter in this matter.
Councillor Patrick advised that he had hearddiscussion be~ore on this
matter although it had seemed to be squashed at that time.
Councillor Child stated that although a member of Council he did not
know what had been going on concerning this sewer dam.
Councillor Adair stated that he did not realize that the pipe would
:r cause such a dam.
Councillor Stoddart. advised that this sewer dam would definitely spoil
a future park area because the dam would out the area in two.
Mr. Proctor advised Council that it would be impossible to build a
swimming pool etc. in this valley because of flooding conditions. In
the matter of flooding Mr. Proctor said he was reprimanoced by Council
in conection with the expense of placing three culverts in and this
causes a more serious dam than one in question.. Mr. Proctor advised
that the sewer dam is approximately 3 teet higher now than it will be
when graded. Mr.Proctor advised· if any changes ,;,tere··to be .ihade he
would not recommend an in¥erted syphon because an inverted syphon will
work but it takes a great deal of work to maintain and the velocity of
flow thEough the pipe must be kept high or septic conditions will
develmp. Mr. Proctor said that a sewer into the Disposal Plant will be
necessary.
Councillor Davidson felt that no strain would be placed on the pump
house if the sewer ran into it. Mr •. Proctor ~dvised that a strain
would exist because there will be ~n a vicinity of 200 homes to take
care of.
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Councillor Child inquired what would be involved to relay a pipe over
to Aurora Heights Drive. Mr. Proctor stated that a force main has not
been laid as yet however it could be relocated at the other side of
the creek. Mr. Proctor further advised that he will study this matter
and bring into Council a report as to costs etc. of ateviating this
situation.
CHILD:
PATRICK:
NEW BUSINESS
11 That letters regarding the sewer dam be held in
qbeyance until the report of the Engineer is
brought into Council."
Carried.
Councillor Davidson brought to Counci1 1 s attention that Mr. Guy Watson
desired to create a rookery and flower bed in front of his rous.e on
Town property. The matter was approved in Council Councillor David-
son further suggested that a By-law be dra•m up to provide a governing
pattern under which all sub-division shall be controlled,
Councillor Cor'l1lett suggested that this matter.be left in C1beyance until
next Council meeting in order than consdieration might be given this
matter.
Councillor Child said he agreed in principal;however, each subdivision
must stand on its own merit since there are numerous factors that have
a bearing on each individual subdivision mainly because each subdivisio
is different.
Reeve Davis suggested that this matter be submitted at a next Council
meeting.
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Reevw Davis ug;xx:txlitx:t:btx:Kx:Dt:kXXil!!XXXXXxEKbrought to. Council's attention
that as Chairman of the Waterworks he is faced with hiring another mah.
The same situation applies in regards to Streets. Reeve Davis feels that
at all times; seven days a week, there should be a man on duty at 1-
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the Waterworks and an extra man hired for this purpose who alternate .
the Water;.rorks and StreetsDepartment. '·-1
-Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that all work should be controlled out of a
work pool so that men may all be under the Town Superintendent and
dispersed as required,
Councillor Patrick felt that the man to be hired should be able to under-
take carpentry work, threading of pipe etc.
STODDART:
NISBET:
"That an extra man be hired for the labour pool of
the Town to be under the direction of th.e Town
Superintendent to be available for any_ type of lrork
required to be done and further that all employees
other than foremen be considered as part of the
labour ·pool.-" ·
Carried,
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Reeve Davis bBought to Council's attention that Mr. & Mrs. G. Griffithies
of 68 Centre Street are celebrating their 50th Anniversary .. Reeve Davis
.further sta_ted that it was a policy of the Town that flol..rers and a
letter be forward;,e.d to Nr. & Mrs. Griffithies on this occasion • . •, :.
Reeve Davis requested if water service might be put into the swimming
pool this week and the Town Superintendent might follow up this matter
and inquire as to the size of pipe etc.
Reeve Davis submitted a request of the Fire Department to erect a
sign in front of the Fire Hall and that the price obtained for this ·
sign from Dave Curran was $160,00, The sign being of plastic material
with 15 11 letters. It -.ras decided that another price be obtained and
submi~ted at the next Council meeting.
NISBET: "That By-Law No. 1234, being a by-law to establish
ADAIR: water and sewer connection charges be amended so
that the basic charge of each connection will
remain $50.00 for each and $90,00 for both but
~:ldll!EtE~~~oxmuxxbiatUonly for a 3/4 11
service and larger services shall be charged
the basic rate plus the cost of the additional
increase in size."
Carried.
Child: "That the meeting now adjourn."
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