MINUTES - Council - 19590119r
MINUTES OF THE 3RD REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER ON MONDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 1959 AT 8:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
MAYOR:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE:
COUNCILLORS:
NISBET:
PATRICK:
ACCOUNTS:
General Accounts
ABSENT
C.F. DAVIS
C.K. NISBET
ADAIR, CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON,
PATRICK AND STODDART~
"That the Reeve take the Chair in the Mayor's
absence.~
Carried.
STODDART:
NISBET:
"That the f'ollowing accounts be paid, that the Mayor
.... issue orders on the Treasurer f'or the same and the
Seal of' the Corporation be attached hereto."
Addressograph-Multigraph
Association of' Assessing
Aurora Animal Hospital
Aurora Banner
Au~ora Book & Music
Au~ora Greenhouses
Au~ora Recreation Com.
J •. Browning
Ca~. National Railways
J.~. Coombe & Associates
Co~nty of' York
Globe & Mail
Grand & Toy Ltd.
J. R. Knowles
Judge F. MacRae
Mosler-Tayler Sales
Municipa],. World
Ontario Municipal Assoc.
Registry Of'f'ice
Rockwell Mf'g. Co.
Townshend & Kent
Wilson Hardware
York Of'f'ice Equipment
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Carried.
Supplies
Of'f'. Annual Dues
Dog Control
Dog Control Posters • • • • 12.•38
Auditors f'orms ••••••••• 9.63
Bldg. Permit Cards ••••• 8.36.
Springhill Disaster •••• 45.35 ·
Memorial Service Prog ••• 32.67
Letterheads •••••••••••• 20.90
Advertising .••••••••••• 36.12
Of'f'ice Supplies
Presentation -Family Court
Ice. Time Nov ./58
Transportation Dec./58
Maintenance of' R.R. Crossing
· Assessment Account
Hospitilization
Advertising re Engineer
Minute & By-law Books •• 55.00 ·
Pay Statements ••••••••• 15.30
Christmas Fowl
Assessment Appeals Hearing
Repairs to Vault Combination
Dog Tags •..•...•..••..• 18.55
Tax Certif'icates ••••••• 7.26 •
Membership Fees
Land Sales List
Parking Meter Repairs
Of'f'ice Supplies ·
Broom ~or Street Cleaning
Stamps -Bldg. Inspector
1.10
10.00
8.75
165.41
3.84
15.00
28.70
28.70
64.06
696.50
30.00
84.00
70.30
.257.07
20.00
16.05
25.81
15.00
3.1'3
17.50
32.12
2.65
17.65
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,679.14
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Wage Accounts
STODDART:
NISBET:
SERVICES
Welfare Accounts
DAVIS:
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"That the Wage Account be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Car:Hed.
··.·'.'That the following accounts be paid, that the
ADAIR: Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for thesame ·····)
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. :• ,
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Clarence Browning
Mrs. Cavan
Clara Beckett
Nellie Dion
POLICE AND FIRE ACCOUNTS
Direct Relief
Direct Relief
Supplementary Assistance
Supplementavy Assistance
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . .
87.00
60.00
25.00
25.00
$197.00
NISBET: "That the following accounts be paid,-that the
DAVIDSON; Mayor issue ordess on.the Treasurer for the same
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Police Accounts.
Aurora Automotive
Aurora Book·& Music·
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
Crest Hardware · ··
Frankcom' s . darag~ · · · · ·
S.Fl.. Hart &'Co,
Erriie Holman
Stan Hughes
Knapps Paint
M.S. Macpherson
D.N. Row
ToWn of Newmarket
Wiisons Hardware
York Office_Equipment
Fire Accounts
Aurora Hydro-Elec"tric· Com.
B.F. Davis
Supplies
File
Carried,
Traffic -Lights
Bullets
.Gas
Memo· -Books
Gas, Oil etc.
Towing
Brush for Meters
Service & Repairs to Crumser
Semi.-Automatic Pistol
·Radio Service Oct. to Dec./58
Flashlights
3.13
1.65
1.86
3.10
4.50
Repairs & Service to Typewriter
18.90
127.98
5.00
.35
36.45
35.00
225.00
5.50
34.20
Sub Total
Power
Fuel -Fire Hall
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18.15
115.75
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Fire Accounts (cont.)
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Gas
Sub Total +··
Police Accounts ••••••
Fire Accounts ••••• , •••
TOTAL
9.60
$143.50
$502.62.
.143.50
$646.12 PUBLIC WORKS
PATRICK:
DAVIDSON:
"That the f'ollowing accounts be paid., that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer f'or the same and the
Seal of' the Corporation be attached hereto."
Water Accounts
Attridge Lumber
Aurora Automotive
Aurora Hydro-Electric
Babcock-Wilcox
aanada Wholesale
Cities Service Oil
Crest Hardware
Chas Cook
Ivan Daniels
Direct Winters·
Ernie Holman
Neptune Meters· ·
Wilson Hardware··
Streets Accounts.
A~rora Automotive
Canadian Salt Co.
Canada Wholesale
' J:H. Chapman
CPest Hardware····
Ed. Dailey· ·· · · ·
Davey Tree Expert Co.
B,F. Davis··· · · · ·
Paul Feren
w. Kiruc
M, S. Macpherson· · · · · ·
Lyle Sparks
Terry Machinery Co.
Com.
Carried.
Supplies
Muf'f'ler f'or Truck
Billing ............. .
Power •..•......•..•
Impel1ar & Motor
Space Heater f'or
Elevated Tank ••••••••.
Fittings .......... .
North Pump House
Supplies
.Stove Oil
Gas
Freight
Oil
Repairs to Meters
Fittings & Supplies
Sub Total
Grease ............. .
Tractor Chains •••••••
Supplies .......•...•
Salt
21 f't. 2" pipe
Welding & Repairs
Bolts
248.85
345.96
30.0Q,
'3.39
12.80
48.96
.80
Sanding Machine Parts
Storm Damage -Victoria &
Wellington Sts.
Calcium Chloride
Tractor Rental 38i hrs.
Gas & Oil, Truck & Tractor
Gas -Truck
Anit-Freeze & Service
Diaphragms
Sub Total
38.54
17.65
594.81
699.60
33.39
16.00
2.56
24.28
21.49
2.00'
1.10
11.85
23.:).1
$1,486.38
62.56
190.00
15.25
56.25
1.80
2.58
60.00
25.50
173.25
120.17
4.95
6.05
2.93
$721.29
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Disposal Plant
Can. Institure on Sewage
Canadian Industries Ltd.
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
J.H. Chapman
Cities Service Oil
Crest Hardware
T.K. -Fice
Strathdee Transport· ·
George Ward
J.F. Willis
Sewer Account
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Annual Due,s'
Chlorine /
Power
Guard Rail
Fuel
Cutting Iron
Tripper for time clock
Freight
Machine Sheave
Alka Seltzer
Sub Total
January 19. 1959
15.00
439.17
277.98
46.50
320.00
1.79
4.90
70.90
2.00
2.00
$1,180.24
B.F. Davis Tile & fittings 56.80
30.00 Wilson Hardware•< Floor drains
· · · · · · · · · · Sub Total ·$86.80
Property Upkeep
Attridge Lumber Co.· · · · · · · ·
Aurora Fruit Market .. · , .. · · · , · ·
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
Central Office Furniture
Crest Hardware
Enterprise Displays
Ed.-Kavanagh Heating
Knapps Paint Service
Stiver Bros.
Western Tire
Wilson Hardware
J.F. Willis
Wilson & Cousins
Yake Appliances.
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Wood & Nails<•
2 Xmas Trees
Power
Used filing cabinet-Works Bldg.
Duct Work Repairs W. Bldg. 18.92
Supplies · ••••••••••• · 2.6~
For Sale Sign and Works
Sign ••• 36.00
Parking Signs •••••••••••• 19.00
Mtce. service Works Bldg.
Paint -Mun. Bldg.
Fuel-Works Bldg •••••••• 91.69
Fuel ;" Mun·.::3 Bldg. • • • • • • • 97.30
Grinding Kit
Supplies -Works & Mun. Bldg.
First Aid Kits -Works Bldg.
. ·2-Fire Extinguishers-Works Bldg.
Electrical repairs -Works Bldg.
159.38
3.50
76.00
39.00
21.60
55.00
14.00
12.85
188.99
'1.49
73.37
6.48
144.45
126.63
Sub Total
Street Accounts •••••••••
Disposal Plant ••••••••••
Sewer Account ••••••••
Property Upkeep •••••••••
Water Accounts ••••••••• ·
$922.7Lt ..
$ 721:29
1,18Q.24
86.80
922.74
1,4$6,38
I TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,397;9-5
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CORRESSPONDENCE
A letter from St. John Ambulance requesting a grant from the Town of
Aurora for the year 1959 to ass&st in the carrying out of their work
was read.
NISBET:
CHILD:
"That this letter be referred to the Chairman of
the Finance Committee."
Carried.
A letter from Miss M. Andrews, Librarian, Aurora.Public Library re-
ferring to a grant payable to the Library Board, 1959 and detailing
the activities of the Public Library together with the request that
Council consider the problem of extra space required by the Library
Board due to the growth in the Town was read.
NISBET:
CORBETT: ·"That this letter be referred to the Chairman of
the Finance Committee for study and report."
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Councillor Davidson stated that he felt that this letter and its contents
should be discussed thoroughly tonight.
The motion was then Carried.
A letter from Judge D. Webster or' the County of York Juvenile and
Family Courts thanking the Aurora Town Counpil and other employees
of the Town of Aurora in making their stay in Aurora a pleasant and
congenial one was read.
STODDART: "That this letter be filed."
NISBET: Carried.
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A letter ,from the Secretary of the Aurora Town Planning Board recommend-
ing that a motion insist on a fully ~imensioned Lot Survey, certified
by an Ontario Land Surveyor be obtained prior to the issuance of a
Building Permit was nead. Councillor Child advised that this matter
had been brought forward due to errors occurring in various lots in
the Aurora Heights Bubdivision.
CHILD: -
;PATRICK:
"That this matter be held over for Unfinished Business."
Carried.
A letter from Pearce Construction Company with respect to their with-
drawal from responsibility in connection with the digester roof nepairs
.at the Sewage Disposal Plant and a request that their account be paid
in full was read.
NISBET:
. ADAIR:
"That this matter be referred to the Chairman of the
Works Committee for perusal and investigation." .
Carried.
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A letter from Mr. R. Brooks requesting that ·a:. memb.er of the Aurora
Minor Hockey be appointed to the Town of Aurora Memorial Arena Board
was read.
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NISBET:
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"Recommend that this matter be referred to the
Chairman of the Services Committee to investigate."
Carried. ·
Mayor Murray took the Chair at this point.
DELEGATIONS
Mr. J. Offord appeared before Council on behalf of the Aurora Public
Board and presented to Council plans of a proposed school buildings
for the coming year. Mr. Of~ord stated that with approximately 500
homes completed and occupied by September in Regency Acres and also
with approximately 150 at Sunnybrook Subdivision, this would mean
a total of 650 homes this year and approximately 650 pupils. Mr.
Offord stated that·in Aurora Heights it was actually running about
.8 pupils per home.Mr. Offord further stated that at the present time
we have 25 class rooms and approximately 812 pupils. In this instance
we have reverted to a two storey building since the amount of land
limits the size of the school allowed and the cost of a two storey
is very little different ·from the cost of a one storey. Also as of
October, 1958 fire regulations were increased and this increases the
cest of the school since material must be acoustic tile, resist fire
to a much greater degree etc. ·Mr. Offord stated that these requirements
come from the Fire Marshall's office. The plans were approved by the
Department of Education up to the total amount of $320,000.00, the ··
building was estimated to cost $334,000.00 and after total outlay
including fences, grading landscaping etc. the cost would amount to
approximately $390,000.00. It was stated that the differencez.of
approximately $70,000,00 will be chargable against the Town since
this amount would carry no grant from the Department of Education.
Mr. Offord then presented to Council a picture of the proposed two,..
storey building and mentioned that it would be easier to hea~ and
maintain this type of structure. • . ./ ·
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Mayor Murray stated that the debenture issue for a school' (#i.-this I '
size could possibly cost $23,000,00 per year to carry for a twenty
year period,
Councililior Child stated that he trusted that American style'bricks
and American built boilers system may not be used because of unforseen
delays that might occur in obtaining these bricks and boilers.
Councillor Child stated that we should make very sure of all these
items prior to the final plans being OK'd. Mr. Offord stated that
it was their hope that several firms bid on the construction of the
school and the contractor should decide on the type of brick used.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet asked if a meeting between Council and the School
Board be arranged and it was decided that this meeting be heid on
Monday, January 26th at 9:00 p.m.
Mrs. Gibb, Councillor of Whitchurch Township, appeared before Council
and presented to Council a Mr. Ken Robinson of Lake Wilcox who desired
to apply this evening for a taxi license in Aurora. Mrs. Gibb stated
she could recommend Mr. Robinson very highly for this business venture.
Mr. Robinson spoke on his own behalf and stated that several'requests
from Aurora for an additional taxi bad been received by himself. Mr.
Robinson stated he would operate out of Lake Wilcox .. and have one car
and a stand at Aurora. Mayor Murray advised Mr. Robinson that the taxi
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lic.ense regulations were coming up for review very shortly and at this
time it will be decided how many taxis are required in the Town.
Councilior Stoddart asked Mr. Robinson how long he had operated a
taxi business in Lake Wilcox and Mr. Robinson reg']:;ied that he had
operated one cab for approximately 2t months. Mayor Murray advised
Mr. Robinson to send a letter to the Town of Aurora stating.his
offer with regards to a taxi outlet ana Mr. Robinson would be advised
accordingly when the reviewal of the taxi regulations has been made.
Mrs. Fielding appeared.before Council and introduced a Mr. Laughlin
and stated that Mr. Laughlin was thinking of settling in Aurora and
was interested in the six lots on Kennedy Street West. Mrs. Fieldling
stated that Mr. Laughlin was arucious to know what Council expected him
to do by way of a road and services with regards to these lots. Mr.
Laughlin stated that the six lots in question are not services whatsoever
and would like to know the basic cost required.
Mayor Murray advised that this would be considered as a subdivision and
the subdivider m~st put in all services.
Councillor Child: stated that the requirements for six lots or a large
subdivision are the same and he would be required to put in a road and
run in a watermain from Kennedy Street. Councillor Child asked if. it
was his plan to buy the whole_s~x lots and Mr. Laughlin replied Yes,
including the sixteen (16 1 ) foot strip petween the lots, Councillor
Child stated that the road was to be up to Department of Highways
specificationsand must meet these specificat!boJ:J.S before the road
would be taken over by the Town after a thirteen month period. Mr.
Laughlin asked if he must obtain an outside contractor to instal the
watermain. Council~or Child stated yes as we have neit,her the men
nor the equipment to do this work. Also Councillor Child stated that
one hydrant would be required at his expense and actually anything to
develop thi,s land will be at your expense. Councillor Child also
stated that he presumed .it would be to Mr. Laughlin's advantage to
build ho~es to the formulae basis in other words the-assessment of
.the houses would need to carry themselves at approximately $7,bOO.OO
asseesment.value. ·
Mayor Murray stated that a $20,000.00 hom~ would possibly carry itself
whereas a $15,000.00 home may be a burden on the Town.
Councillor Child stated that the Capital Levy required at the present
time is now $500.00 per dwelling and would like to present this matter
to ac:Commi ttee. .. to ascertain the further reasoning of Council.. . . .
Mrs. 'Fielii.ng stated it was her understanding· .that a minimum of 1,500
sq. ft. for a building wws required· in this area. Mr. Laughlin asked
about hydro and Mayor Murray stated that the poles supporting the ~
street lights and the lights themselves are chargable to him. Mr.
Laughl'in then stated that he would like to think about tonight's
discussion and assess the basie cost. Counc'illor Child stated what
when Mr. Laughlin reached the final stag& we will be glad to have a
committee meeting and draw up a tentative sgbdivis:ton agreement.
Mayor Murray suggested that Mr. Laughlin Jmgg:eE:tl!!l!ix meet with Councillor
Child when they are able to and discuss this matter fully.
Mrs. Fielding asked Council what his feeling was~;regarding a private
road. Councillor. 'Ch'ild stated that with a private road must grant a
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-right of way and the responsibility of upkeeping the road would be Mr.
Laughlins. Mrs. Fielding stated that she had heard it cost .85¢ per
foot and Councillor Child asked Mr. stan Murray what is the cost for
a road and Mr. Murray advised approximately $5.00 per foot including
services.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Deputy Reeve Nisbet presented a report of the Finance Committee •
Subject: Electric Typewriter in which the Committee respectfully· ·-·~
submit the following:
The-finance Committee met on January 14th, 1959 in connection
with the purchase of an electric typewriter for the general office
and the following tneders were submitted:
Gross Net
Underwood -20"
Olivetti -21 11
Smith-Corona -21 11
Remington -'20"
I.B.M. -16"
$560.00
525.00
545.00
555.00
525.00
$560.00
472.50 -less 2% 10 days
490.50
471.75
525.00
The Committee recommend that the I.B.M. electric typewriter at a
cost of $525• 00 be purchased. /
NISBET:
STODDART:
"That the report of the Finance Committee re the
purchase of the I.B.M. electric typewriter at a
cost of $525.00 be approved and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
Discussion of this motion took place and Deputy Reeve Nisbe~ said "
that the general office had checked on various type~iters ~nd have
tried several makes and it·was felt that since the service of the
I.B.M. machine is excellant that this machine be recommended for
punchase, Councillor Stoddart stated that from his experience the
I.B.M, 's service was indeed exceptional and would recommend the 4 I.B.M.
above all other makes. Councillor Child stated that if Sterling Drug
have numerous of these machines that they are going to require one
man alone to service them and felt that the Town may be left out with
this situation. Councillor Child felt that the extra money involved
in the purchase of the I.B.M. is not warrented,
Mayor Murray stated that he was in favour of the Olivetti himself
but he changed to the I.B.M. because of the service available and •
also because it is Canadian made.
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Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that although the Committee recommended the
I.B.M. he would rather we have purchased a machine in Aurora. The
Motion was then Carried.
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Deputy Reeve Nisbet presented a report of the Finance Committee. subject:
Graphotype Machine_ in which the Committee respectfully submit the•
following:
The Finance Committee met on January 14th, 1959 and recommend
that a graphotype machine be purchased from Addressograph-Multigraph
of Canada Limited at a cost of $2,210.50 less rental paid of $210.00
being a net cost of $2,000.50 ·
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NISBET:
STODDART:
"That the report of the Finance Corrunittee re the
purchase of a graphotype machine from Addressograph
Multigraph of Canada Limited at a net cost of
$2,000.50 be accepted."·
Discussion of this motion took place and Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated
that we had obtained this graphotype machine on a rental basis and
the rental paid to date is deducted from the original cost.
The Motion was then Carried.
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Deputy Reeve Nisbet brought to· council's attention that a·meeting had
been held withthe Department of Highways and felt that the 50 m.p.h.
spj:led limit on Yonge Street North would be too high and the 30 m.p.h.
is too slow. Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that on Yonge Street at the
south end of Town it was decided to petition the Department/of Highways
to prescribe a spj:led limit of 40 m.p.h.
NISBET:
.CHILD:
"That application be made to the Department of Highways
to prescribe a speed limit of 40 m.p.h. on both sides
of Highway ll from Murray Drive to a point·parellel
with the south limite of the Town of .!iurora."
Discussion of this motion followed and Councillor Child advised that a
survey had showed that the average mile per hour in this location i'
42 m.p.h. and this will allow a gradual increase from 30 to the 50
m.p.h. sp~ed limit.
Mayor Murray advised Council that an order in Council is required since
the Highway is in two Municipalit¥es and therefore we must make an
application to the Department of Highways.
Reeve Davis stated that this
the hazaed in this location.
to see the 40 m.p.h. zone at
area.
was a very sensible idea and should reduce
Reeve Davis further stated he would like
the north· end of Town prior to the built-up
Councillor Davidson asked what happens to the speed limit when the'
" shopping centre might go in at the south end and do we have to apply
to the Department of Highways again. Mayor Murray advised that the
Department of Highways will extend 40 mile speed zone over the first
ridge after the.subway. Councillor Stoddart stated he was in favour
of the 40 m.p.h. speed limit and felt that it was very sensible •
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end would interfere with the road out of Aurora Heights Subdivision a,pd
Mayor Murray stated that at this point the speed limit would be 30 m.p.h.
The Motion was Carried.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet brought to Council's attention a metter concerning
wh¥'.two cars were towed off the hill on the roadway leading to Aurora ,
Heights Subdivision and advised that this read had been made impassable·
due to cars stuck and one car in particular .blocked the road so no one
such as the Fire Department would get in therefore the car was towed
away to open this road. Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated further that the
Police Chief advised that any road that can be taavelled on without
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asking permission to do SJ is under police jurmsdiction.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet brought to Council's attention the matter of dog
control and· atated that a Mr •. Lowe had been located at Bradford and
the following suggestion has been put forward whereby Mr. Lowe would
be engaged by the Town as a dog catcher on a retainer fee of $20.00
per month plus $5.00 per dog caught&this $5.00 fee would be paid by
· the owner on his appearance at the pound to claim the dog. However
if the dog w~s destroyed then the Town would pay $4.00 per dog.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet further enlarged that if the dog picked-up carried
a Town tag then the dog catcher would report to the Town office and
obtain the owners name and phone• him so that the owner may have the
option of claiming his dog in the Town of Aurora for a fee of $5.00.
Deputy:Reeve .Nisbet stated that we have beenverylenient with dog
control and have been critized for this and feel that the dog catcher
is the proper solution to the dog control problem. Deputy Reeve Nisbet
recommended that the Town of Aurora enter into a contract with Mr. Lowe
and try this procedure for awhile at leazt.
Councillor Adai~ ~sked what would happen if the owner does not pay the
$5.00 fee. Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that the dog catcher has the
authority to either destroy or sell since the dogs would become his
property.
Councillor Davidson stated that this calls for a dog control by-law
and deserves a Committee meeting to line up a good ~og by-law and one ~·
we might stay with.
Councillor Child asked where the $5.00 fee was derived when to his
knowledge the City of Toronto charge a $3.00 fee.
Councillor Stoddart asked what the cost was to the Town mf a dog was
unclaimed and Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that the cost $4.00 per dog,
plus $20.00 a month. retainer fee. Reeve Davis said this could be a
good idea to show we are attempting to control dogs.since the owners
are apparently not.& we should have a meeting and discuss this whole
situation further. Councillor Davidson stated that he had received
a complaint thid day and the person had remarked that their·child
was knocked down and bitten and their is talk about a petition coming
in to Council,
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STODDART:
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"That we enter into a contract withMr. W. Lowe to
appoint him as dog catcher for the Town-of Aurora
and amend our Dog-Control By-law immediately follow-
ing its reviewal.·~
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Cot!ncillor Davidson stated that last year he had read in Civic Magazine
where a Town up north had hired a man and paid him only $2.00. Councillor
Adair stated that it would be a good idea to put -this matter into operation
right away. Deputy Reeve Nisbet agreed with this statement and suggested
that we could·do this and amend the by-law later. Councillor Davidson
asked how many 1959 dog tags had been sold and it was stated that
approximately 12 only this. year.
The Motion was then Carried.
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Councillor Patrick presented a report of the Works Department Committee
Subject: Working Conditions Re: Mr. Alex Higgins: in which the Committee
respectfully submit the following:
That Alex Higgins of the Waterworks Department who has been on a
weekly wage and living at the Waterworks house on Yonge Street South,
will; as of January 15th, 1959, be paid as an hourly rated employee
under the Supervision of the Town Superintendent. He will pay rent
to•the Town for the use of housing accomodations at the waterworks and
his duties after 5 o'clock will be to ke.ep guard over the pumping
operations and to report anything unusual that might happen over night
to the Waterworks foreman or to the Town Superintendent.
PATRICK:
DAVIDSON:
"That the report of the·works Committee re the working
conditions of Mr. Alex Higgins be aceepted and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that it was felt that a fair rent for the
Waterworks house would be $80.00 per month but if Mr. Higgins takes on
the extra duties then the rent would be reduced to $40.00 per month.
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The motion was then Carried.
Councillor Patrick presented a report of the Works Department Committee
Subject: Overtime for Works Department Employees in which the Committee
respectfully submit the following:
That the hourly rated employees of the Town of Aurora Works
Department be granted time and on half for overtime work.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to employees on a
weekly salary.
The regular work week shall consist of 44 hours made up as follows:
Monday to Friday inclusive 8 hours per day, starting at 8:00 a.m. and
finishing at ~:00 p.m., 4 hours on Saturday from 8:00a.m. to 12:00
noon, with one hour for lunch at 12:00 noon.
Overtime at the rate of time and one half the employees rate for
the week shall be paid for all work performed on Saturday afternoons,
Sunday and for all work performed over 8 hours in any one day, over
4 hours on Saturday, or over 44 hours per week.
Employees will·be·paid for the following Statutory Holidays-
New Years Day, Good Friday, Victor':i:a Day, Dominion-Day, Civic· Holiday,
Labour Day, Thanksgivi.ng and Christma:s; Employees requested to work
on Statutory Holidays will be paid as follows: straight time for all
hours worked.
PATRICK:
DAVIDSON:
"That the report of the Works Committee re overtime for
Works Department employees be accepted and the Seal of
the Corporation be attached hereto."
Discussion took place and Councilmor Davidson suggested that the wording
of·the Committee report could be interpreted differently re Statutory
Holidays worked because in the report it was referred to a special paid
day. Councillors Adair and Child aggeed that you are referring to a
specific day and should read up to 8 hours and anything over :!:s·overtime.
It was recommended that the report be changed accordingly and a rider
included that at the time the workmen go on summersschedule xu then the
recommendation shall include 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Motion was then Carried.
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Councillor Child brought to Council's attention that an application for
a permit to operate a leather goods'company in Town had been received
and that this application must be approved by Council because it is a
change in occupancy.
CHILD:
DAVIDSON:
"That we accept this application for a Leather
Company known as Aurora Leather Goods Company
that the necessary permit be granted."
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Discussion followed and Councillor Adair·asked how many employees will
be employed by this Company. Councillor Child stated that it was his
understanding that the Company will employ between 15 and 20 in
approximately one year's time. Councillor Adair stated that he was
concerned who located in this area because it was across the road
from his residence.
The motion was then Carried.
Councillor Child then saated that at last Council meeting permission
was given regarding the establishment of a Hairdressing Salon at ·
Kitimat Cres. in Aurora Heights and it was now found that this per-
mission was in direct contrevention of By-law No. 1246 of the Town
of Aurora and that Council had no other recourse but to withdraw the
permit and rescind last Council meetings motion.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet felt that we could possibly OK this and if necessary
change the by-law. Deputy Reeve Nisbet felt that this establishment was
required up in Aurora Heights. Councillor Child stated that we are. trying
to grow and must put some teeth in our By-laws and feel thatthe Yonge
Street business section is the area in which business should locate.
Mayor Murray stated that if it's established that the by-law is contravened
then we have no alternative but to rescind this permit.
This matter was left until 'Mr. L. Lee, Town Solicitor, might attend the
meeting.
Councillor Child then brought to Council's attention the matter of
variations in lots in Aurora Height Subdivision. Councillor Davidson
asked if this was done deliberately to give more lots and Councillor
Child stated he did not think so, and did not think it.feasible .to be
out so little by two different'Land Surveyors.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet asked why the Committee of Adjustment 'would not
handle this matter of the smaller lot differences. Councillor Child,
in reply, stated that the majority feeling of the Committee of Adjustment
was that it's the principal involved and if it is the result of faulty
workmanship or layout they should not be considered by the Committee of
Adjustment. Mayor Murray then outlined to Council the history of this
application made by Aurora Heights for relief frmm By-law 1051 and its
amendments. Councillor Child stated. that the motion of the Planning
Board is the only way we are going to control these lots in future also
that C.M.H.C. require lots be surveyed on application for mortgage 'and
then if the building was on the lot in the wrdmg place very little, can
be done at that time.
Councillor Child further stated that Mr. Thompson of Reycraft, McDonald
~ Thompson, solicitors for Aurora Heights, had a talk this day and it
was felt that 40 m&~ 10ts out of 208 was a large percentage however Mr. l
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Thompson had felt that this was not too large. Councillor Child stated
that the Committee of Adjustment feiH that 20% is by far tcbdl large a
portion • Counc:Lllor Davidson stated that the Committee of Adjustment
might feel there may be other applications of a similiar natmve in the
future. Mayor Murray stated that this should not be since this is the
last of Stage-1 and hopes· thatvvery stringent control obtains.in.Stage
2 when it is undertaken.
CHILD:
STODDART:
CHILD:
STODDART:
"That Council recommend to the Committee of Adjustment
that they handle minor variations and rule on large
variations. and reject if they so de1=1ire."
Carried.
"That the Council approve the recommendation made by·
the Aurora Planning Board on Januaryl4th, 1959
covering the issuance of.a Building Permit in that
a fully dimensional lot survey certified by an
Ontario Land Surveyor be presented prior to the
issuance of a peDlllit and that the location of the
house be shown by stakes and batter boards on the
lot itself and be examined by the BuildJhng Inspector."
Carrfued.
It was stated that Mr. King, Building Inspector, should stamp this
requirement on every buil~ing permit to the effect that the builder is
responsible for any errors that occur.
The Clerk was instructed to forward a l.etter to the Planning Board
stating that Council approve their motion.
Mayor Murray stated that he had been1n touch w1th the Department of
Highways.and they have stated that they have approved of the lower1ng
of the grade on Yonge Street South and it was just a matter now of
approving plans etc.
Councillor Child stated that a letter be sent to the Planning Board
stating that the above approval had been obta1ned and asking the
Plann1ng Board if they would reconsider amending the Land-Use correspond-
1ngly. Also in the same l·etter ask what progress 1s being made re Mr.
Cossar' s shopping centre·, that was ,prev1ously deferred.
Mayor Murray brought to Counc1l's attention that on Wednesday afternoon
January 21st, 1959 between 4:00' and 6:00 p.m. Town of Aurora w1ll hold
their annual party at the County·build1ngs and Councillors andtheir
wives are inv1ted along with Town staff and the sol1citor, Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee, Town Solic1tor, appeared before Council concerning the matter
of a Ha1rdressing Salon perm1t authorized to be .issued to a resident in
·Aurora Heights to.carry on a hairdressing business in her residents and
1n this connection Mr. Lee said that he bel1evesa contraventionof the
by-law had occurred and.that only a med1cal doctor may operate from his,
home. Mr.} Lee then read By-law No. 1246 and agreed that Council were 'in
error ingranting permiilsion. and that Counc11 m1ght rescind afJ passed.·
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Councillor Davidson asked_ what if the woman involved purchased a great
deal of equipment and Mayor Murray advised that the permit has not yet
been granted. Councillor Corbett asked if this same by-law will apply
to other hairdressing establishments in homes in all parts of Town.
Councillor Child .stated that we are not able to make a by-law rectro-
active. Deputy Reeve Nisbet felt that the by-law should be amended in
this instance.
CHILD:
STODDART:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
"That we rescind approval of issue of permit
it contravenes existing By-law 1246."
Carried.
because
Mayor Murray asked Council if they would peruse prior months Council
minutes between now and the next meeting of Council.
Councillor Patrick referred to the matter of Pearce Construction and
the dome on the digester at the Sewage Treatment Plant and stated that
a Committee meeting would be required. It was decided to hold a Works
Committee meeting Monday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. S.T. Murray, Town Engineer, thanked Council for it's approval of
his previous work andhoped that he would be able to do bettwr as a
Town employee.
BY-LAWS
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"That leave be given to introduce a by-law to
prescribe a ra:t;e of speed on Yonge Street from
the northerly town limits to 2,000 feet south
and that the same be now read a first time."
Carried.
The by-law was then read a first time.
ADAIR:
PATRICK:
"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. t•
Carried.
The by-law was then a second time. ·
STODDART:
NISBET:
DAVIS:
NISBET:
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"That the by-law now before the Council be read
a third time this day <:fnd .that Rule 22 of By-law
No. 862 be suspended for that purpose."
Carriea.
"That the third reading of the by-law be.taken as
read."
Carried.
"That leave be givento introduce a by-law to appoint
a member of the Public Libaary Board and that the
same be now read a first time."
Carried.
The by-law was then read a first time.
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REEVE DAVIS:
DAVIS:
.STODDART:
NISBET:
PATRICK:
ADAIR:
CHILD:
NISBET:
CHILD:
NEW BUSINESS
That we continue past the hour of 11:00 p.m.
"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.
"That the second reading:,cof the by-law be taken as
read."
Carried.
"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.
Councillor Corbett and Councillor Davidson felt that the letter from
the Aurora Public Library Board refer to many items and one of which
was their requirement for more space and felt that the meeting with the
Council.and the Library Board should be held at a not too distant future
date.
·; NISBET: That this meeting adjourn.
The meeting then adjourned.
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