MINUTES - Council - 19590615.r
MINWTES OF THE 13TH REGULAR lVIEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL ll3
CHAlVIBER ON MONDAY, JUNE 15TH, 1959 AT 8:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
lVIAYOR:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE:
COUNCILLORS:
ACCOUNTS
D.J. lVIURRAY (IN THE CHAIR)
C.F. DAVIS-a .K. NISBET
ADAIR, CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON,
PATRICK AND STODDART.
GENERAL ACCOUNTS
STObDART:
NISBET:
"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,
Attridge Lumber , Sidewalk (Cousins)
Aurora Banner Cards & envelopes
Aurora Recreation Com. Band Instruction
D.L. Bassett · Sewer Supplies
G.W. Beecroft Guages -engineer
J. Browning Mileage
Canada Wholesale Sewer Supplies
Gartwright & Sons Ontario Statute Citator
·_ Gommercial Press ·Drafting Table -Engineer
Gounty of York-Registry Off. Land Sales List
:Bi.F. Davis Sewer Tile
Ditto ~itto Sup~lies
· ~ormley Ready-Mixed Sidewalk (Cousins)
~rand & Toy Ledger Sheets
WI. Lowe -Dogcatcher Retainer· , , • • • • • • 20.00
• r • 12-dogs@ 4.00 ••• 48.00
.McAnnally Freight-Ways Freight
·-J. Moore Sewer digging
OK Tire Store· I • • • • • • Prints
0livetti · . . · · · , · · · Machine Service-1 year
Qhtario Municipal Stationers Assessment Supplies
. \Pbwnshend & Kent Office Supplies
¥ork Office Equipment ·Assessment Supplies
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TOTAL
' I WAGE ACCOUNTS
27.12
16.37
80.00
22.88
51.55
23.00
1.98
17.50
75.00
6.34
52.50
74.®6
91.77
3.60
68.00
I 1,50
62.00
.55
24.00
49•96
36.35
4.75
$791.38
STODDART:
NISBET: r
"That the Wage Accounts be paid, that the_ Mayar issue
orders on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal
af the Corporation be attaehed hereto." -
Carried •
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SERVICES ACCOUNTS
DAVIS:
ADAIR:
"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."
Clarence Browning
Mrs. E. Cavan
Clara Beckett
Nellie Dion
POLICE AND FIRE ACCOUNTS
Relief
Relief
Carried.
Supp:~ Assistance
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TOTAL
48.00
60.00
25.00
25.00
$158.00
Nj[$BET:
CH:J::L:P:
"That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the
Seal of the Corporation be attaQhed hereto."
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POJ,ICE ACCOUNTS
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BiHiAllen
Au~ora Automotive
Au~ora Book
Au~ora Hydro-Electric
R~. Burbidge
Ca~~dian Gen. Electric St~ Hughes w. Kirk .
MaQpherson Motors .
M~u's Fruit Store
Mu:j.r Cap
Re<C Tailoring
Wm, Scully
St~mtt Sales
Wi:).son Hardware
York Office Equipment
Ernie Holman
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FIRE ACCOUNTS
Carried •
Gas
Flares & flashlite batteries
Cash Book .
Com. Traffic lites
Fingerprinting service
Walki-Talki
Gas
••••.•• Z -Tires
. Lube etc. 1
Soap
5 Caps
Tunic & trousers •••••• 81.64
2 Pea Jackets •••••••• 94.68
FingerprinNing kit
Gas
Bullets etc.
Typewriter service & supplmes
Gas & Batteries
SUB TOTAL
Aurora Hydro-E:).ectric Com.
Vern Gowan
Power
Gas
Supplies Wilson Hardware
SUB TOTAL
. 3.32
11.73 .go
. ).86
4.00
632.00
'65.03
5l.OO
12.85
.79
28.58
176.32
51.90
6.43
6.36
6.15
116.80
$1,076.02
16.73
3.00
4.20
$23.93
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POLICE AND FIRE ACCOUNTS (CONT.)
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CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
POLICE ACCOUNTS
FIRE ACCOUNTS
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$1,076.02
23.93
$1,099.95
STODDART:
NI&BET:
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"That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried.
~. ·Wellesley Construction Co. Payment re Industry St. 3,570.00
PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS
P.$~RICK:
DAI[:I:DSON:
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"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."
WATER ACCOUNTS
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
C~ada Wholesale
Can. Nat. Railways
Control & Metering
Crest Hardware
B.F. Davts
Dayi~ Garage .
Hanson Tr~sport ..... .
~r~ie Holman. . ...... .
Be:rt1Huffman
J •. Moore
Wi:j_son Hardware
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At~r~d~~ Lumb~~ ....
~urora Automo~~Y~.
.!p.rora Ba.np.er
pa~d~n ~ros. Haulage
J.H. Chapman
Cities Service Oil.
crest Hardware···· · ·
Carried.
Water Billing ••••••••• 278.25
Power •••••••••470.65
Couplings & elbows
Re: Hydrant pipe-Ross St.
Overhaul meter at pumphouse
Cover for controls-Reservoir
Calcium for water service
Truck expense
Freight
Gas
Cleaning Well-Gurnett St.
Water iine service
Supplies
SUB TOTAL
Street Barricade -Non,Sub.
Tractor Expense
~o·ad Signs
Loading re Sidewalk (Cousins)
Mower & truck repairs •• 21.50
Repairs-General ••••• 5.50
Gas for Vehicles
Supplies re signs
748.90
4.42
1.00
140.54
12.92
4.-25
4.00
2.00
12.15
712.50
70.00
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$11716.88
17.50
10.45
8.88
18.00
27.00
179.50
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STREET ACCOUNTS (CONT.)
Cunhing~am & Hill" "
B .F·. Davis · · · · · ·
Davis Garage
Vern Gov.ran
A.c·. Horn Co,
Lee Sand & Gravel
Macpherson Motors
Mil:ter Paving
Railway & Power
Stouffville Sand & Gravel
Strathdee Transport
Wilson Hardware
SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT ACCOUNTS
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
Cities Service'Oil
Foxboro Co.
Ernie Hdlman
North York Mower
Strathdee Transport
Wallace & Tiernan
J .F. Willis
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PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
Attridge Lumber
AF.ofa Hydro-Electric Com.
Auro~a Tank & Welding
J.H. Chapman
B.F. Davis
Jackson Roofing
Wilson Hardware
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Root cutter etc.
Calcium
Tire Rep~ir & grease
Mower tire rep.
Bondsit
Pit run gravel
Truck & Compressor Service
Cold Mix
Coupling -Inserts
Road Gravel
Freight
Traffic paint & supplies
Power
Oil
SUB TQTAL
Service Charges
Gas & Oil
Mower
Freight
Chemicals
Alka Seltzer
SUB TOTAL
Roof repairs Works Bldg,
S:breet Lighting •••••'• 679.31
Power ••••'•••• 30.00
Re: Park Benches
Frame for seats
Cement re bench ends
Reshingling old school roof
Supplies re park benches
SUB TOTAL
WATER ACCOUNTS ••••••
STREET ACCOUNTS o. ,-,·.
SEW, DISPOSAL PLANT ACC.
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUN~S
TOTAL o o e·o • • • • o
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36.72
14.75
6~00
1.00
30.25
128.59
4.2!5
18.06
6.30
26.20
1.50
158.79
$702.Q1
286.99
4.15
21.90
2.15
78.94
44.82
3..90
2.34
$445.19
16.90
709.31
10.00
34.00
6.25
420,00
13.55
$1,210.01
$_1,716.88
702.01
445.19
1,210.01
$4,074.09
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CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from the Town of New Toronto requesting the Council of the·
Town of Aurora to endorse their resolution whereby they petition the . . . . . . .
Government of Canada·to consider providing Old Age Assistance of
.$65.00 per month to persons 65 and over without the need of a Means
Test was rea4. " . \
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NISBET:
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"That we forward a letter to the Town of New Toronto
and instruct them to follow a correct proceedure
and return .this resolution to this Council."
Carried.
A letter from Barth Cleaning establishment requesting permission to
remove a tree in front of'their new location on Yonge Street ·south
was read.
NISBET:
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"That permission be granted to Barth Cleaners to
remove ilhis tree at.their expense and responsibility
subject to permission being obtained from the
Department of Highways."
Carried.
Deputy Reeve Nisbe·t stated he wished to go on record that the removal
of trees does not become a policy of the Town of Aurora mainly because
this is commercial property,
A letter from F.J. Parkin & Son requesting Council 1 s written advise
that the road on Mary Street, Aurora will be maintained was read.
DAVIS:
QHILD:.
"That a letter be forwarded to F.J. Parkin & Son
stating that the road on Mary Street will be
maintained and that F.J. Parkin & Son be advised
accordingly to the effect that this is an industrial
area and also to bring to their attention that
this area is unij.er local improvements with regards
to sewer and water."
·carried.
A letter from Mr. H.E. Seston, Chairman of the Aurora District
Swimming Pool Committee inviting Council and their ladies to the Official
Opening of the Aurora District Swimming Pool on Saturday, June 2.0th,
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1959 at 2;30 p.m. was read. This letter was filed.
A letter· from Mr. W.R. Case requesting Council's permission to build
two single family dwellings on Part of Lots 4 & 5 on Plan 107, Centre
Street, Aurora was read.
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"That permission be granted to build two single
family dwellings on the above mentioned lots
and that interested parties be advised that
they are building within an industrial area•"
Carried.
An invitation from the County of York to members of Council to -visit
York Manor and Vivian Forest on Thursday, June 18th, '1959 was read,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Deputy Reeve Nisbet presented a report of the Finance Committee in . .
which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
The Finance Committee met Monday evening, June 8th and recommend
that an Addressograph Class 1900 machine be purchased from AddressO-
graph-Multigraph of Canada Limited at a price of $3,409.90 less trade
in allowed on present model 600 of $55.00, total price to be $3,354.90.
MURRAY:
NISBET:
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"Tha1; an Addressograph Class 1900 machine be
purchased from Addressogra~h-Multigraph of
Canada Ltd. at a price of 13,409.90 from
Capital·Levy Fund less trade-in.allowed.on
prese.nt model 600 of $55.00, total cost to
be $3,354.90 and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto~ 11
Carried.
Deputy Reeve Nisbetpresented a report of the Police & Fire Committee
i~ which the Committee respectfully s~bmit the following:
That the application of Marguerite Todd, re: Cab Driver's License,
be approved.
NISBET: "That the report of the Police. Committee re
CHILD: Cab Driver's License of Marguerite Todd be
accepted." .
Discussion followed this motion and it was decided to point outto
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the Chief of Police in Aurora that taxis are"n6t allowed to operate
from a residential house since this is a contravention of our existing
' by-law. It was decided that the license fees .. may be reimbursed in
this matter. I
I ·Councillor Patrick presented a report of the ."W6rkfl Committee concerning'
materiais required as follows:
0 ' That the following list of materials be purchased for the Works
Department:
1 Battery ••• $ 10.45
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30 lengths of No Co Rode Pipe -4"
900 r Polyethylene pipe x 1t" • r <
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$ 96.00
176.58
8.29
2.75
28.55
7 Steel Drills •••
1 Drill Holder •••
1 Jalousie Window with Screen •••
Total
Andthe Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
$ 324.62
PATRICK: "That the report of the Works Committee re materials
DAVIS: be approved." '
Carried.
Councillor Davidson raised the question concerning the piping system
that was c.orl"emplated previously at the Sewage Disposal Plant for
chlorine and Mayor Murray advised that the capital outlay at the
present time was too great although the saving over the years would
be substand:ial.
Councillor Patrick presented a report of the 'Public Works Committee
with regards to the lowering of an 8" main on Mary Street.
PATRICK:
DAVIDSON:.
"That the report of the Public Works Committee
re: accepting the tende.r of Marino Construc:\;ion
at $1,949.00 for lowering the 8 inch watermain
on Mary Street.at Industry Street in the Town
of Aurora be accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried.
Councillor.Pat:rick brought to Council's attention that the-Aurora
Hydro-Electric. system had applied for service for their sub-station
to be constructed at Regency Acres. After discussion it was decided
that formal request would be made of Consolidated B~ilding Corporation . . -
to see ·if they have any objection to this connection -for the hydro
sub-station.
Councillor Patrick brought to Council's attention that Colas material
is purchased at Richmond Hill and in order to avoid expensive operation
of the Colas machine it was necessary that a trailer be purchased and
.Council Patrick stated that Jack Chapman would build such a trailer
complete for $130.00~ This matter was left in obeyance at this time.
Councillor Child reported on an .agreement drawn up between Dilcue Ltd •
. and· the Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
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"That.the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign
the agreement betweer Dilcue Limited and t~e
Tow:i'1'6f Aurora dated June 2nd, 1959."
... Carried.
Councillor Patrick report~d on the progress at the new test well and
stated that the well driller was down 346 feet• Councillor Patrick
stated it was felt that the pipe should be brought back to 327 feet
and it was possible then to pump 300 gallons per minute.· Deputy
Reeve Nisbet suggested that the well driller had been told to go
ahead with this scheme.
Councillor Patrick then stated he would like to recommend that Mr.
Jack Browning and Mr. Stan Murray be allowed to travel to Preston
Ontario to view various types of pumps that are on display there.
Council the.n authorized this trip and Deputy Reeve Nisbet state.d
that at the same time they may have an opportunity to view some
tractors at Milton and Brampton.
Changing the name of Industry Street came up for discussion arid it
was decided by Council to• leave the name as Industry Street_.
Councillor Adair brought to Council's attention that through the
co-operation of the Fire Department ;;hey pad provided water to the
shrubs at the War Memorial site. '
BY-LAWS
DAVIS:
CORBETT:
"That leave be given to introduce a by-law to
.authorize the borrowing of $125,000.00 re
extension and improvement of the electrical
distrj.bution system in Aurora and that the
same be now. read' a first time .• •"
Carried.
The by-law was then read a first time.
CHILD:
ADAIR:
NISBET~
DAVIS:
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"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 of the by-law be taken
as read."
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Reeve Davis brought to Council's attention that the Aurora District
High School Band were unable to visit New York'City since their
finances were not quite sufficient and felt that this would be good
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publicity to the Town and since the amount required was negligeable
that the following motion be proposed.
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"That the sfun of
Aurora District
assist in their
$150.00 be allotted to the
High School Cadet Band to
trip to New York City."
Carried.
Councillor Stoddart mentioned following the·carrying of the above
motion that the total cost would be approximately $1,500.00 and
that the cheque be"made ou! to G. Burt-Gerrans in Trust and that
!VIr. Burt-Gerrans deserves a.great deal of credit for his effort·in
this matter. · ~·
Mayor Murray brought to Council's attention that the Clerk was
desirous of attending the Municipal Finance Officers and Clerks
Convention at Honey Harbour on June 21st to 24th, 1959: Council
authorized this trip.
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~ayor Murray then outlined to Council the convention held in North
Bay and stated that this convention of the Mayors had been held" in
the North Bay Arena which is a Municipal Centre, there were 42 _.
resolutions presented and' .eome had been forwarded on to the Government
and some, of course, had been turned down.
Councillor Patrick brought to
I Swimming Pool being opened in
Council's attention . I
Aurora shortly that
that due to the new
there was a great
need for a new type·of resuscitator"which had proved extremely
excellant in drowning cases. Councillor Patrick stated that this
resuscitator would cost approximately $700.00.
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Council.felt this,resuscitator was indeed required.and.it was left in
the hands of the Reeve and the Deputy Reeve to inquire of the two
Townships if they might assist with part of this cost and report
back to the·· Finance Committee.
Mayor Murray brought to Council's attention the fact that children
must have•a playground in Aurora Heights during the summer holidays.
!VIr. Ray Hammond stated that he felt that the playground should be
located on the north side of Aurora Heights D~ive which is flat ground
and only needs mowing. It was decided that the.Chairman of the
Recreation Commission and Council representatives would go up to look
this siteiover.
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Councillor Adair enquired of the chances of obtaining a large mower
for the Town and stated that.he was concerned with regards to mowing
at the War Memorial befor~ tpo long. Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that
a tractor is. of the first concern. and. that this matter had been feft
in the hands of Councillor Patrick.
Councillor Corbett advised Council that a letter should be written
to the Ba~tist 1 Church, Au11ora with regard to a lot on the corner
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of George & Hillview that was ove7un with weeds. It was decided I
that the Church would be notified immediately to cut these weeds ·
or the Town will cut them and cha,rge accordingly.
Councillor Adair remarked on a matper with regards to a sewer service
on Wells Street and it was decided that Mr. Browning would look into
this matter. I I
Councillor Child stated that a Mr. Wallace is.desirous of knowing the
exact location of a storm sewer on his property and it was decided that
' Mr. Browning would get together with Mr. Goulding and determine the
exact location of this sewer.
Councillor Child then brought to Counc5.1 1 s attention that Mayor Murray
had instructed the Engineer to allow occupancy,permission,into a
house in Regency Acres. Cow;J.Cillor 6hild stated that he had brought
this matter to
connection was
that the Mayor
the Mayor's attention and the Mayor's answer in this
not very polite. Councillor Child further stated
undertook •. a trip to New York City without ~:J,Uthori ty .
of Council and also obtained funds to go to the convention at
North Bay without Council's approval. Councillor Child felt that
any further actions.should be brought to Council's attention first
in the future. DeputyReeve Nisbet stated that he knew about the
trip to New York and had told the Mayor that he should make this
trip with regards to industry. Reeve Davis stated he did not know
about the New York trip but had authorized the trip to Noeth Bay
and that this matter should have been brought to Council's attention.
Councillor Child asked under what Collllllittee did the Mayor get authority
to go to New York. · • Mayor Murray advised that this matter had come
up in a hurr;v:and that he had obtained permi~sion of the Deputy Reeve.
Reeve Davis stated that we must enforce our by-laws. and. we·· got into ·quite
a.:schlllozzle before and still feel that the occupancy clause should be
insisted upon. Mayor Murray advised that the occupancy was not
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effective until the Saturday foliowing the Occupancy Certificate's issu~
ance on the Wednesday.
·councillor Patrick stated that he did not approve of these occupancies
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since some of the streets are not in good enough nondition to allow
occupancy now. Councillor Patrick stated that at the end of Murray
Drive was in very poor shape and people seem to be living there.
(-Councillor Davidson stated that Council must stick by our by-laws and
[ no man may rule on this matter alone. Coungillor Davidson stated
that we have broken away from our old system of having Committee
meetings to organize these matters. Councillor Patrick stated that
problems in the Town today must be solved during the day and it is
almost impossible to call meetings during the daytime. Councillor
Patrick stated he did not go along with pulling the present Committee
set-up apart.
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Councillor Davidson stated he did not wish to take any credit away
from Cou~cillor Patrick, his only desire was to go back to old Committee
set-up where Committee meetings handled problems. Councillor Davidson
stated that the Town had hi~ed an Engineer and a Town Superintendent
and felt there was no need for the Mayor to be around the Municipal
Offices all day. Mayor.Murray stated that we are now twide the size
we were previously and CoUncillor Davidson answered that upon asking
the Reeve it was ascertained that in the Reeve 1 s apinion fifteen
minutes a day was sufficient. Mayor Murray asked Councillor Davidson
to please qualify that statement. Councillor Child stated then that
he felt that the Mayor should stay out of the Municipal General Office.
Mayo)l\l\'[urray then asked the Clerk his opinion in this matter. The
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Clerk r . .@:plied that "with a half a million dollars coming into the
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office, right now, my personal feelings are that everbody should keep
out of the office."
Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that we did not hire the Engineer to take
the place of Council and felt that the Mayor of Richmond Hill and
Newmarket were there during the day. Dep~ty Reeve Nisbet felt that
there was definite need of the Mayor being around during the daytime
and Mayor Murray stated that it was his feeling that there were many
things to do that required his time during the day. Councillor Child
then mentioned the point regarding the intimidation of employees and
Mayor Murray stated that if I get any Town Employees double crossing
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nre then I 1 ll go after their hide.
Councillor S~oddart stated in.his opinion t:q.at we stick to the
Occupancy Clause and also with regards to the Finance Committee
felt as though he was the fifth wheel and don't Ii:now about too
many things going on. Councillor Patrick stated'that his heart
and soul is in this Town and felt that the Works Department with
our bartering on prices etc. has done a great g.ob. Councillor
Patrick stated that the next man who gets his job will have a
real job on his hands.
Mayor Murray stated he did' not mind getting this lambasting and
felt that this goes with the job. Mayor Murray stated he has
done everything in the interest of the Town and stated that let
anyone here'say it is not in the interest of the Town. Councillor
Child said he would if you are letting them get occupancy clauses
that is certainly not in the interest of the Town and Councillor
Child further moved that Stan Murray does not issue any more
Occupancy Certificate until all services are in and okay. Mayor
Murray then stated he was very sorry r· had to say those things but
conditions got such I had to say them.
CORBETT:· "That the meeting adjourn."
The meeting then adjourned.
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