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MINUTES - Council - 19580616MINUTES OF THE 12TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, ON MONDAY, JUNE 16TH, 1958 AT 8.00 P.M. PRESENT: MAYOR: REEVE: DEPUTY REEVE: COUNCILLORS: ACCOUNTS D.J. MURRAY (IN THE CHAIR) t C.F. DAVIS C,K. NISBET ADAIR, CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON, PATRICK AND STODDART. Fire a.nd Wa.ter Aacoynts 115. DAVIS:. ADAIR: "That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal of Corporation be attached hereto." Fire Aooounta Aurora Automotive Aurora Hydro-Electric Com. British American Oil Co. Gowan, Vern Holman, Erni~ -· J. E. Tullo-ck Ltd-. ¥1il-son ·Hardware - Water AccoJmte • • 'Attridge Lumber co. Aurora.Tank & Welding I.L. Bassett Ltd. Canada Iron Ltd. Canadian Brass Ltd. Can. National Railways B.F. Davis A.E. Hawkins Const~ " Highland Oil Co. Hilborn & Co. Holman,· Ernie Railway & Power Eng. Wilson Hardware Awora Hydro-Electric Com~ '• Carried. 011 Commercial & Power Fuel Gas Gas & Lube. Truck Tune up & Repairs Glass & Hose Sub Total Lumber Huffman -re well 1-3" Tee ••• ~ ••• 3.69 Pump (Mayl7/57) •• ~46.83 6 -Valve Boxes 'Couplings, pipe etc. . 6" pipe re hydrant on Ross St. Lime Digging Sewer~Mark St. 18.00 " Water Servi3eQ-eorgeStl.t2 • .00 " " "Temperance 18.00 Back hoe Temperance St. -$0.00 Supply & instal range cable Auditing Fees 1957 Gas & Oil Huffman re well Pipe -fittings & supplies Commercial 2.03 Power # 1 158.49 cont. ' 9.60 16.11 35.20 u.6o 6.25 96.73 14.30 $189.79 ' 5.44 17.75 350~52 111.00 202,14 1.00 .90 128.00 .22. 71 300.00 .15.95 741.75 17.09 lHi wa.ter Accounts (cont.) Aurora Hydro-Electric Com. ' Capital Accounts Canadian Johns-Manville Renown Plumbing Supplies Canadian Johns-Manville Canada Iron Foundries T. McAvity & Sons Drummond, McCall & Co, -2-Monday. June 16, 1958 Power # 2 40,07 Power # 3 105.25 Pumphouse _ .20.47 May-749 accounts _ billed.262.15 Sub Total Stage 3 Material # 4 Stage 3 Material # 1 Stage 3 Material # 5 Stage 3 Material # 2 Stage 2 Material # 2 Stage 3 Material # 3 588.46 $2,502.71 6,130.41 31.00 2,148.43 43.40 266.12 32.85 ·Sub Total _ $8,652.21 Fire Accounts ••••••• $ 189.79 Water Accounts. , • _ •••• 2,.50~7~ Capital Accounts. , •••• 8,652.21 Total $11,344.71 Streets Accounts PATRICK: DAVIDSON: tli ',. ·-"That the following accounts be paid, that. '' · r the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for , the same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." Andy 1 s Sign Shop Aurora Banner Aurora Hydro-Electric Com, Aurora Recreation Com; · · Aurora Service Station J.H. Chapman Daniels, Ivan B.F. Davis Gowan, Vern Hoar Transport A.C, Horn Co.-Ltd. Miller Paving· Rasco Metal & Roofing Stouffville Sand & Gravel Carried, 12 Signs Advtt re gravel Tool Shed & Signs Irons for sea:bs Truck Expense Tractor Expense 60.29 24.90 shpn.chisels Weld, wrench, & Tractor Expense Cement, pipe, Calcium Truck Expense Freight re paint Traffic & Zone Paint 44~700 lbs. Coldmix 3 Signs Sand & Gravel ·' .. - @ .. 30.00 3.75 8.45 52.20 85,19 11.25 3,40 .255.35 1.10 1.86 77.00 144.16 18.25 917.19 cont.- ' ,,,,, I . i I ,. ' 1 .. " wellesley Construction ~ilson Hardware . General Ac 0ounts GenEf:ral Agogunts Other Addressograph-Multigraph Attride Lumber Aurora Book & Music Aurora Banner Aurora Greenhouses CartWright & Sons Crest Hardware Crown Life Insurance B.F, Davis Dept. of Health_ Grand & Toy Ltd. A.E. Hawkins Co. Larke-Rhodes Associates Municipal World Rockwell Manufacturing Wilson Hardware Aurora Hydro-Electric Com. ,,, '•, 'ill Sewage Disposal Plant Aurora Auto~otive Aurora Hydro-Electric C0 m. B.A. Oil Co. Canadian Industries Ltd. J.H. Chapman Collis Leather Co. George W.· Constable Crest Hardware B.F. Davis Harry Graham -3-Monday, June 16. 1958 Grading Streets Paint & Brush Total Check & adjust machine Property Upkeep Office Supplies Letterheads 3,000 Postcards re bldg. insp. Adv' t. Re presentation Statute Citator 1 cabinet look Group Premium Fuel Indigaat Patients Ledger Sheets Sewer Mtoe, Area Study 2.5.0.5 21.73 15.12 Tax Arrears forms Parking Meter Expense Bldg.Insp.-tape 1.49 Property Uplceep Paint, Towels etc. Street Lighting Commercial . Sub Total 633:~* 23 .. 61 Alemite-S.K.F. Grease&Rags Power · Oil & Can Chlorine 1,04.5.96 Less Credit 841.12 Drill holes and weld Pipe fittings 6-Nozzles Paint-Brushes~solder&copper Fuel . 7 trips to Toronto 72.00 1.5.10 $1,696·.25 12.00 2 • .50 3.6.5 61.90 2.5.00 16 • .50 1,.58 . 213,42 45.09 7.70 7,60 102.00 300,00 1.66 12.9.5. .52.58 673.77 $1,.539 •. 90 38.84 266.19 6.86 204~84 4 • .50 1.82 8.40 57~87 143.27 10~.50 cont. 117 llB -4-Monday. June 16. 1958 Sew~&ge Disposal Plant cont. Holman~· Ernie N.Y. Mower Sales • . < Strathdee Transport Wallace & Tiernan Wilson Hardware Wage Accounts STODDART: CHILD: Relief Accounts ADAIR: PATRICK: Mrs.-Clara Beckett City of Niagara Falls Cooper's Rest Home Mr. Ross Machell Police Accounts CHILD: DAVLS: Aurora Animal Hospital Aurora Automotive Aurora Book & Music Aurora Service Station Crest HardwE!,re Ivan Daniels Lyle Sparks Holman, Ernie W. Kirk Macpherson Motors R._G:. Newton Gas & Oil Lawn Boy Mower Freight re chlorine 200 Gaskets Wax-Bulbs & Dustbana Sub Total General Accounts Other Sewage Disposal Plant Total 6~78 .51.00 .5.5.82 8.91 18.02 $88:3~62 $1,.539.90 883.62 $2,423 • .52 11 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 thereto." Carried. 11 That the following accounts be paid, that the -Mayor issue .orders on the Treasurer for the s~e and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." Carried. Shelter Re: Mrs. Helen Brown Re: Mrs. Nellie Dion Supplementary old-age Assistance Total 2,5.00 ;$1 6:63 2.5~00 1,5.00 $71.63 "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." Carried. Dog Control Flares Supplies Gas Screwdriver Gas &Oil Gas Gas Gas & Oil Gas & Lube. 1 Holster Total 3. 7.5 7.3.5 4.62 .5.76 .4.5 17.60 7~20 "62~$9 7.3.5 13.0.5 3.99 - $133.80 I I J • I. ,.._! l~ • "" DAVIS: ADAIR: -5-Monday. June 16. 1958 11 The.t the following accounts be approved No.3-Supply and Installation of Pumps Aurora Heights Pumphouse -Stage 1 in favour of Upton, Bradeen and James No. 3-Se;.;ers and Watermains Stage 3 in favour of Sherk Construction Ltd, No.4-Watermains -Stage 2 in favour of Pearce Construction Limited. Carried, for payment: $ 408.10 19,180.65 1,107.85 CORRESSPONDENCE A letter from the City of Woodstock requesting Council to endorse the resolution regarding Poll Tax was read. CORBETT: DAVIDSON: ~That this letter be handed over to the Chairman of the Finance Committee.11 Carried, An amendment to the above motion was made as follows: DAVIS: PATRICK: "That this letter be filed.11 Carried, 119 A letter of thanks from Mr. And Mrs. George Mackey the basket of i"lowers sent .them: on the occasion of Anniversary was read. in connection with their Golden Wedding Thanks were also acknowledged from Mr. & Mrs. Griffithies. A letter from Mr. Proctor of Proctor and Redfern regarding an 11 A11 rating received in water tests at Aurora Heights Subdivision was read and this letter was then placed on file. A letter from the Consumers Gas Company requesting permission to extend a two inch (2") gas main on Centre Street, east from Catherine Cr~s. a distance of about 155 feet was read. CORBETT: DAVIDSON: "That permission to extend this two inch (2 11 ) gas main be granted. n Carried, Letters from Mr. L.C. Lee concerning the subdivision's of Dilcue Ltd. and SunnybrDok Developments were read. DAVIS: CHILD: DELEGATIONS 11 That these matters be left over to Unfinished Business under the supervision of the Planning Chairman." . Carried. Mr. Don Glass appeared before Council on behalf of the Retail Section of the Aurora Board of Trade. Mr. Glass read a letter concerning the paving of the parking area and in which letter an alternative plan was proposed. Mr. Glass advised that the campa~n in connection with fixing up parking facilities is progressing very well indeed that felt that a considerable sum of money will be raised in this respect. 120 Monday, June 16. 1958 I -6- further advised that the To~m was requested to approve and secure proper levels so that a contractor may come in and pave and the Town would supply another catch basin in respect to the parking lot behind the Municipal Building. In connection with the Parking Area· yeast of the Post Office it was decided that gravelling would be in order this year and not paving. . Mayor Murray advised Mr. Glass that we, of Council, have an obligation to the older established businesses during the growth of our Town at the present time. Mr. Murray asked Council how far they wished to go financially in this matter. Reeve Davis stated he agreed that we have an obligation and since it was a matter of less than $500.00 involved in paving the-area behin~ the Municipal Building that we should take steps to proceed with this pavement. Councillor Davidson felt that the Town has a Parking Lot on the West side and rents parking facilities and felt that the Committee should do these jobs itself. Mr. Glass stated that the Committee might have been slow starting however feel that their request is warrented and in the future suf-v fioient money might be on hrend to pave the area behind the Post 6ffice Building. Councillor Patrick felt it was unwise to pave the area behind the Municipal Building and neglect to pave the east end and north end extremities, in other wor~s only a small. block area would be paved in that whole section. Councillor Patrick felt.the job should be completed right out to Victoria Street. Mr. Glass advised that a limited amount of money was available and therefore only so much paving eould be accomplished.at this time. Councillor Child asked how far back from the Municipal Building does the Town Property extend. Mr. Nixon Fisher advised that the property extended 142 1 easterly. Councillor Child stated that if the Town could do this portion of paving would it not be more in line to forget the Post Office area and do the area east out to Victoria Street. Mr. N. Fisher said we have in mind only gravelling the Post Office area ( -in question and thought perhaps the eastern sectiGn to Victoria Street could be accomplished. Councillor Corbett advised that another c~tch basin was required and could the drainage not go into the present basin or drain on into th~ Post Office or Soanlons l:!atch basin. '·-.....,~---...... ,, ] ,. -7-L . 121 onday. June 16. 1958 . Councillor Stoddart adviseQ. he would go along with the expense of paving behind the Municipal Building and approved the paving out to Victoria Street. Mayor Murray st~ted that previously it was impossible to tie. this situation down 4owever.if the complete area is paved this would in- deed be a very good project. Deputy Reeve Nisbet felt that 1ore shoiild not-pave this area but in- stead should grade, gravel and oil it·now and let it set for one year before paving. Deputy Reeve Nisbet further stated it is up to peaple to pay for parking and felt that a limit should be p1aced on -'i1hat the taxpayers are expected to pay. Also mentioned that parking lots of Subdivisions are paid for by the Subdivider and it would not seem to be our problem. However the Town could maintain it and felt that possibly the answer was a metered lot, Mayor Murray stated that the Parking Committee were merely asking the Town to pave the Town's own property. ' Deputy Reeve Nisbet asked Mr. Glass if he had secured another exit to Mosley~t. and Mr. Glass replied that at the present time they were working on this matter and if the area is paved it was felt strongly that it will be arranged in the future. . Councillor Davidson stated he agreed with Deputy Reeve Nisbet that the area should be gravelled this year and then paved in the ensuing year. CORBETT: STODDART: 11 That they be granted permission to go ahead and pave this area. An amendment to the above motion was then proposed as follows: PATRICK: DAVIS: . 0 That if the Parking Committee gives satisfactory proof to .the Town that the Parking Committee will pave behinQ. Wilson's and out to Victoria Street we shall pave our own property. Then a written motion followed that the cost of this work was not to exceed ~500.00 on behalf of the Town." Councillor Corbett stated that with permission from his seconder I shall withdraw my motion and Councillor Stoddart appr.oV'ed.. The amendment to the motion was then carried. · Mr. Dick Buchanan appeared before Council and requested on behalf of the Recreation Commission that the screens at the baseball diamond be repaired. Mr. Buchanan advised that several near accidents due to. holes in the screens had .occurred and felt that a protection to the spectators was a definite requirement. :Mr. Buchanan stated that the following prices had been obtained on repairing the old screen and some new:screens for an area of 8 1 x 20 1 on each side approx. $150.00 for 2 11 galvanized pipe, $13!$.00 for 2° black pipe and $85.00 for lt11 used galvanized pipe. These figures do not include the wire as it was Mr. Buchanan's understanding that wire is available by the Town and felt it was stored in the Town's Quonset Hut. NISBET: DAVIS: "That the sum of $85.00 be advanced to the Rae~ reation Commission for the erection of an cont. 122 -8-. Monday. June 16. 1958 addition :to ·the back stop at t.he hard ball diamond and to repair the present part and the Seal of the Corponation be attached hereto, also that any wire screen that we have be made available." Carried. Mr. Shankman and Mr. Hagan of Dilcue Limited advised Council that they had received a copy of the Subdivision Agreement and that it was in accordance with our client's requirements and theirs. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councillor Child advised Council that on the evening of June 12th Dilcue Limited and members of.the Planning Committee met and a general-discussion took place concerning three items of an contensiouanature. Following this discussion two items were reworded satisfactorily and a third item regarding the requirement of mortgagees to sign-the subdivision agreement was left in Qbeyqnce, for Council's deci~ion. Councillor Child stated that he had given considerable thought.to this matter since the meeting and agreed somewhat .with Mr. Lee,•s advice. concerning the mortgagees signature on the agreement however it "ras felt that no one can look into the future and with regards to the question of bonds mentioned in Mr. Lee 1 s letter possibly Mr. Horgan present this evening might enlarge on this subject~ Councillor Child recommended that the agreement to be approved this evening but not signed till the linen has been received and that the linen be signed by the mortgageea and approved by the Department of Planning and Development and the Engineer. In addition Councillor Child recommended that the 21 points on behalf of the Department of Planning and Development have been covered completely and satisfactorily by the Subdivider. It was felt that in fairness to the Town all these items should be clarified prior to the signing of the Agreement. CHILD: STODDART: "That we accept the Subdivision Agreement a:s·.sati- iBfactory but that this agreement not be signed subject to the linen being presented and signed by the Mortg~gees in order that the Mortgagees are well aware of what is going to take place in the subdivision. I.fr. . Hagan appearing on behalf of Dilcue Limited stated that the foregoing motion motion was quite :.upsetting since we have been endevouring to finalize this agreement since February and the agreement has been amended in such a manner since the meetmg of April 24th, 1958 that it is practically impossible now to tell this agreement from the original. Mr. Hagan.advised that usually the subdivision agreement in other Municipalities is signed early in the proceedings so the subdivider is guarranteed.of approval to start before he spends considerable sums of monies. Mr. Horgan stated that Dilcue Limited have spent considerable money engineering wise and would definitely like .some assurance from Council that we can go ahead.. Mr. Horgan furthe~ advised Council that a letter confirming that the 21 points had been carried out must go from the ~own to the Department of Planning and Development before that Department will approve a subdivision plan. Mortgagees are required " I ! I - 9 - M -n onday, June 16. l95!2i,J to sign the linen and Mr. Lee as Town and Mr. Riddells as Solicitor may check with the Registry Office to see that this requirement of the mortgagees signing the linen is required, Shofild the mortgagees refuse to sign then Dilcue Limited would be in a position to take action in oQtaining the signatures but only after tHe Town has signed the agreement. . . Councillor Child mentioned the fact that on the or~ginal plan 659 houses had been scheduled however at the meeting the other night a different plan outlining 654 was presented and that some previous 55 1 lots are now only 501, Councillor Child advised that we have not as yet received a final plan to attach to the subdivision agree- ment and therefore do not know what the plan actually is. Mr. Shankman advised that a draft plan was plotted from contours and that road patterns may cause further changes in lot size however the new plan now shows less lots than orginally planned due to arrange- ments of streets. Mr. G.u. Proctor advised that a final draft plan on the subdivision is still a plan drawn on paper and is not a final plan and is merely given to surveyors to lay out in their field. There are usually minor changes after the survey. Mr. Proctor asked if area. of lots are stipulated in the agreement and Councillor Child said no that lots must comply with the Town Building By-law. Mr. Proctor. felt that when the plan if prepared for registration an affadavit stating that all lots do conform to the Town B~ilding By-law. Mayor Murray advised Council that the signing of this Subdivision Agreement does not constitute any legal requirement against the Town and the subdivider is unable to obtain registration until the Town sends a letter to the Department of Planning and Development confirming that all 21 requirements has been met, Mr. Horgan stated that it is definitely hot the practise of Mun- icipalities he has had experience in to require the mortgagees to sign the subdivision agreement. Mr. Shankman stated.that the main reason he desired that the sub- division agreement be signed is because he is anxious to start ground work and that considerable time to service the area is involved since it is such a large project. Services are to be in pripr to regist- ration with the exception of the model h~mes on Murray Drive and the summer building period is disappearing rapidly. Mr. Shankman further stated that it was not allowed to build ahouse until the plan of subdivision is registered, Mr. Proctor statedhe could see no argument against signing the agreement and advised that the subdividers will not be digging in the ground tomorrow since a check of the plans must first be made, Mr. Proctor felt that in a good week's time is involved in checking the dravlings and possibly another week to make any necessary changes and still another week delay to resubmit the, plan for final checking. Councillor Davidson felt that Mr. Lee should be present since he had advised a certain stand in this matter. Councillor Child stated that we have a letter here outlining Mr. Lee 1 s opinion and Council must decide either to accept or not accept in this matter. 120. -10 -Monday, June 16. 1958 Councillor Corbett asked what exactly are we losing if we sign this agreement tonight and if nothing is entailed then let us not hold the subdividers up and recommend that the agreement be signed. Councillor Child then withdrew his preceding motion. CORBETT: CHILD: "That the subdivision agreement be signed this night however Wl9' will not issue a l.etter to the Department of Planning and Development until we have received co.t:J-firniatioom from Dilcue Ltd. that the 21 points covered in the Planning and Development letter of February 18, 1958 have been carried out." Carried. A by-law was then introduced to authorize the entering into an agreement 'lv""i th Dilcue Limited,, the owner .of part of lot 76 and 77 formerly in the 1st concession of the Township of King, now in the Town of Aurora with regards to a proposed subdivision of the said property as described in the agreement on a subdivision plan. PATRICK: DAVIDSON: 0 That the by-law now before the Council be read a second time.n Carried. The by-law was then read a second time, and was. approved by Council. ADAIR: STODDART: DAVIS: NISBET: 11 That the by-law now bei'ore the Council be read a third time this day and that Rule 22 of By-law # 862 be suspended for that prupose." Carried. 11 That the third reading of the by-law be taken as read.n Carried. The By-law was then approved as to its third reading. Councillor Child then presented a report of the Planning Committee and mentioned that a meeting was held last Wednesday with regards to Sunny- brook Subdivision and that the subdivision agreement had been discussed and following the discussion there remained only one item that required clarification. Councillor Child requested that a meeting be held on Tuesday evening at 8.00 P,M. June 17th, 1958 to discuss this matter. Councillor Child presented a report of the hearing of the Municipal Board held on the morning of June lOth, J.958 and stated that the Chairman of the Ontario Municipal Board at that hearing stated that a certain portion of the blame might be placed on all parties interested in this matter and that when a builder contravenes a by-law he should be penqlized. I I 'Reeve Davis stated that this was a lesson dearly bought for us and in future we should look into the Town's side more thoroughly. A close supervision should be made by the Building Inspector and this possibly might entail an additional man to help the Building Inspector. ,·-r '·--"' -11-Monday, June 16. 195S Councillor Child further stated that one definite concern of the Chairman of the Planning Board that by. granting the request for approval during this hearing was t·hat we were· setting a precedent, However the Chairman at the hearing. stated .that the Ontario Municipal Board through a hearing never sets a preceocent, each case stands on its own feet. Deputy Reeve Nisbet felt that Aurora Heights or~ginally intimated . they would compensate us with two or more lots for additional park area and that this matter should/furthered , be Mr. Proctor then discussed before Council the matter of relocation of the pumphouse at Aurora Heights and stated that before Aurora Heights would·make a move in this connection they would like a written request from Council to the affect that the pumphouse be relocated. DAVIS: CHILD: 11 That 11re request Aurora Heights that the pumphouse be moved to another site to be provided at no additional expense to them. n - Carried. Mayor Murray state& that clarification was needed on the elevated ~~ ,..,, ~ i,;;.;) sewer dam and Mr. Proctor advised that he had approached the subdivider on this problem and he is not prepared to do anything unless a letter from Council is received stating that Council would like to d~uss this matter with him, DAVIS: CHILD: "That a letter be sent to the subdivider to attend a ,Council meeting and Mr. Winter and The Town Engineer be present at the time. That a. Special Council Meeting be-held next Monday evening at S.OO P.M. for this purpose." Carried.. Councillor Stoddart presented a report of the Finance Committee regarding Shankey Sheffidon 1 s property, in which the Committee respect- fully submit the following: The Town Council in a body made an inspection of the Sankey Sheldon property on Wellington Street. West and it was the opinion of all present that the property would be very desirable as a work centre and storage for Town Equipment. · The Committee therefore recommend that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an offer of purchase at a price of $14,750.00 and if accepted that terms of payment be also arranged and the Seal . of the Corporation be attaehed thereto. STODDART: CHILD: "That the report of the Finance Committee Re: purchase of Sankey Bheldon Property be approved. 11 Carried. Councillor Patrick presented a report of the Streets Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the following: That the following sidewalk repairs be made at the prices listed: Yonge St.-West side -from Chateau sign, north to newer sidewall -152 ft. :x: 4 fr.· -60S sq. ft. @ .SO Harrismn Ave. -·South side -from in front of #S9 ·(J.Shave) easterly to corner of Ed11rard st. 162 ft, x 4 ft. -648 sq. ft. @ .SO Edward St. -East side -from #107 (W, Kirk) south to Connaught 180 1 x 4 1 -720 sq. ft. @ .SO $4S6.oo 51S.OO 576.00 126 -12-Monday. June 16, 195S Centre St. -North side -from west side of # 22 (Long 1 s) easterly to Spruce St. 300 ft. x 4 ft. 1200 sq •. ft. @ ,SO add for approx. 20 yds. of fill Wells St. -West side -between Harrison and Connaught 290 1 x 4 1 1160 sq. ft. @ ,SO $960,00 100,00 928.00 $3,52S.OO It is further recommended that approximately 25 loads of road gravel be purchased for sideroad in King (taken over by Town) running west from subway starting at Mr. Lorne Cases 1 to town limit. $ 375.00 PATRICK: DAVIDSON: "That the report of the Streets Committee bSJ accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached thereto." Carried. · In support of the Committee report reg~rding Sidewalks Councillor Patrick stated that he took over the job to do a good job and if he does not he will be disappointed. L~st years sidewalks laid were half jobs and now he required that this years be done to last for many years in the future, Councillor··Davidson felt that this was definitely a good start to fixing up the Town 1 s sidewalks. Councillor Davidson presented a report of the Property Committee in which the;·Commi ttee respectfully submit the following:, That we hire W. To"~>msend & Sons to line flues in t'i>lo chimneys at the Remington-Rand. Training School, .-rith 10 11 dia. Asbestos Pipe, at a cost of $775.00, · DAVIDSON: DAVIS: CHILD: NISBET: 11 That the report of the Property Committee be approved and the Seal of the Corporation be attached thereto." Carried, 11 That ReeveDavis take the Chair,n Mayor Murray then presented a report on his trip to the Mayor 1 s and Reeve 1 s Convention at Victoria and thanked Council on behalf of Mrs. Murray and himself for enabl-ing ·them to attend this Convention. Mayor Murray then outlined in detail his trip to the Convention :: enlarging on the speakers and the highlights of this Convention. Reeve Davis thanked Mayor Murray for a comprehensive report and felt he was quite confident the Mayor advertised the Town of Aur.ora to the best of his ability and was very glad to hear that the next conference to be held would be in the Ci.ty of North Bay. Deputy Reeve Nisbet also thanked Mayor Murray for the excellant report and for the very fine gifts presented to Councillors this evening. Councillor Corbett stated it was a very nice gesture to have the Mayor and Mrs. Murray representing the Town of Aurora and also Mz:. D, Fisher as head of the Junior Cb.amber of. Commerce •. ' Reeve Davis stated that a letteE be sent to Mr. W.J. Taylor of Rich- mond Hill during his illness as a kind gesture on behalf of Council • ... · ·'' ., .... ···'' e -13 - Reeve Davis: That we continue past the hour of 11 PM. BY-LAWS CORBETT: CHILD: "That leave be given to introduce a by-rlaw to amend by-law 1152 as amende~~by by-law number 1234, being a by~law to fix the ch~ges for sewer and water connections and that the same be now read a first time. 11 Carried. The by-law was then read a first time. DAVIDSON: PATRICK.: NISBET: PATRICK: STODDART: NISBET: DAVIS: NISBET: NEW BUSINESS "That the by-law now before the Council be read a second time and that the Council resolve itself into a Comm!bttee of the Whole for that purpose." "That the second reading of the by-law be taken as read.11 Carried. 11 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." 11 That the third reading of the by-law be taken as read. All was in favour of the third reading of the By-law." Carried. Councillor Patrick requested permission that the Streets Department be allowed to buy new equipment which would mean that work could be done at far less cost and result in savings to the Toi~. It was decided that a recommendation on this behalf be brought before Council. 127 Councillor Davidson mentioned again the matter of dr~wing up a standard subdivision agreement for future Town use. It was decided that this matter be left in the hands of the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Chairman ·Of By-laws to bring in a draft form of agreement for consideration by Council. Councillor Adair requested information concerning the fence between McMahon Park and Craddocks Farm and was advised that the fence would be built if the Town would supply the wire. Councillor Davidson felt that an objection should be registered to the Department of Transport in connection with the increase in power con- templated for Barrie's T V Station. DAVIDSON: CHILD: 11 That a letter be sent to the Board of Governors and CBC objecting to the increase in power at Barrie's T V Station and also that a copy be forwarded to our member o~ Parliament. It was further decided that a resolution be forwarded to Municipalities in the Newmarket and surrounding areas requesting support in this matter." Carried. Reeve Davis stated that a few complaints concerning an odour in our water had been received and stated that we are doing our best to solve this problemn. The Department of Health have been taking sppt checks 128 r ~ .,. 14 .,. Monday. June 16, 1958 around Town and. samples are coming back·as Al. It seems to be more in the hot water th•n in the cold and we shall definitely keep trying to solve this problem •• Reeve Davis: That we adjourn. The meeting then adjourned.