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~INU~ES OF THE 21ST REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 1959 AT 8:00P.M.
PREI:!ENT:
MAY0R:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE:
COUNCILLORS:
ACCOUNTS
GENERAL ACCOUNTS
D.J. lVJURRAY (IN THE CHAIR)
C.F. DAVIS
O.K. NISBET
ADAIR, CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON,
PATRICK AND STODDART.
STODDART:
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."
Addressograph-Multigraph
Armitage Construction
Aurora Greenhouses
Aurora Lithographers
Can. Nat. Railway
J.H. Chapman
Crest.Hardware
Cunningham & Hill
B.F. Davis
Ditto
Lee.Sand
Ontario Mun. Stationers .·
Otto Pick
Registry Office
Townshend & Kent
Workmens Compensation
York Office Equipment
WAGE ACCOUNTS .
Carried.
Assessment Expense
Sidewalk.
Presentation
Assessment Binders
C:!;'ossing charges
Cutting pipes-sidewalk
'" ·· · Office expense
Sewer cleaner
Pipe & supplies for sewers
Mimeograph
Truck hire re sidewalk
Assessment affidavits
Grass etc. re Memorial
Land Sales List
Office supplies
Compensation
Office Supplies
TOTAL
31.95
340.00
20.00
35.00
5.0G
1.50
1. 75
38 .. 55
. 62.05
18.85
2.00
1.23
40.50
6.54
3.41
1,178.81
7.85
$1,794.99
STOJ:JDART:
NISBET:
"That the Wage Accounts be paid, that the Mayor issue
orders on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal of
the Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried.
RELIEF ACCOUNTS .
DAVIS:'
CORBETT:
'"That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried.
Clarence Browning Relief 48.00
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RELIEF ACCOUNTS (CONT.)
lVJrs. E. Cavan
Clara Beckett
Cooper's Rest Home
Miss H. Preston
POLICE AND FIRE ACCOUNTS
Relief
Supp. Assistance
Re Nellie Dion
Relief
TOTAL
60.00 ,,
25.00
49.25
48.00
$230.25
NISBET:
CHILD:
"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."
POLICE ACCOUNTS
. ' Andy's Signs
Aurora Auto
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
E. B:olman
, Lorimer Motors
National Paper
National Safety Council
Q. 19'elson
Rockwell Jllfg.
Sainthill-Levine
Wile<,:m Hardware
FIRE ACCOUNTS
Aurqra B:ydro-Electric Com.
Tom Carter Electric
Cities Service
Davis , Garage
T.H. Oliver •
Wilson Hardware
Carried.
Lettering cruiser
Flares
Lites
Batteries, bulbs etc.
Lube & service
Coin Wrappers
Report Forms
Test forms
Meter parts
Raincoat
Parts re accident box
Sub Total
Power
Repairs to alarm
Fnel
Truck repairs
Burner service
Hose
Sub Total
POLICE ACCOUNTS
FIRE ACCOUNTS
TOTAL
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5.00
4.70
1.86
5.50
9.80
14.76
9.90
12.10
8.39
12.80
5.39
$90.20
16.86
16.80
24.40
32.55
12.00
6.95
$109.56
$ 90.20
109.56
$199.76
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PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS
PATRiCK:
ADAIR:
"That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the
Seal of the· CorporatiO.n be attached hereto."
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WATER ACCOUNTS
Associated Chemical
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
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Bond Engineering
Norman Burling
Canada Iron
J •. Chapman
B.F, Davis
J •. •f-erguson
R. Osborne
Renown Plumbing
George Ward
Wilson Hardware
STREETS ACCOUNTS · -· ·
At-tridge •Lumber
Aurora Auto
Aurora. Book
Baldwins Pharmacy
J. Browning
Crest Hardware
Ivan Daniels
B.F. Davis
Davis Garage
Ernie Holman
Stan Hughes
Lee Sand & Gravel
Macpherson Motors
Mary's Fruit Store
Miller Paving
Stouffville Sand
Street Construction
Wilson Hardware
Wellesley Construction
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Aurora 'll.uto
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
Canada Iron
Carried.
Chlorine for Water Tank
Water Billing • • • 343.00
Power • • • 527.15
Coupling etc. for pump
Air Compressor rental
Pipe & fittings
Welding
Coal
Auger Valve Boxes
Rubber Boots
Couplings
Cutting
Fittings
Sub Total
Wood
Truck & Tractor Expense
Office Supplies
First Aid Supplies
Transportation
Broom etc.
Saw chain & tractor halfcab
Bricks for catch basin
Tire repairs
Oil & grease
Towing tractor
Gravel
Truck parts
Soap
Cold Mix
Sand & stone
Chips & P.S.I.
Lantern, level etc.
Gr~ding
Sub Total
V be_l ts & grease
Power
Pipe & _fittings
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37.50
870.15
24.25
76.00
239.90
4.50
310.47
87.40
15. go,
74.95
.75
5.06.
$1,746.83
4.94
30.18
2.18
2.80
25.50
7.33
70.45
16.70
. 6.00
3.00
6.00
30.62
1.35
1.16
25.80
249.30
146.51
15.60
40.00
$685.42
26.96
245.30
139.45
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SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (CONT.)
Canadian Brass
Canadian Industries
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Cities Service
Harry Graham
Strathdee Transport
J. Willis
Cres.t Hardware
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PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
Auroxa Hydro-Electric Com. .
J. C..hapman
Cit:i.es Service
Kil§our • s Ltd.
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CORRESPONDENCE
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Dresser Couplings
Chihorine ••• 1,040.80
Less .Qredit • • 666.00
Fuel
Delivery
Freight
Alka Seltzer
Marine paint
Sub Total
Street Lighting •• 685.47
Commercial Service. 76.22
Welding School Gates
Gasoline •• 197.45
Fuel • • 19.62
Duo towels
Sub Total
WATER ACCOUNTS'cc ••••••••
STREETS ACCOUNTS •••••••
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ••
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
TOTAL • • •
32.70
374.80
164,15
3.00
44.82
2.34'
7.83
$1,041.35
761 •. 69:
8.5Q
217.07
52.50
$1,039.76
$1,746.83
685.42
1,041.35
1,039.76
. $4,513.3q
A letter from the Town of Aurora Planning Board requesting a meeting
between Council and the Board to discuss the provision of municipal
services before any definite plans are made with regards to a
pro]l0Sed subdivision of Mr. Gellenyor any other developer was read.
Reeve Davis stated that this meeting is necessary because discussidn
should take place in order to decide what area remains that. might be
built upon with regards to the availability of services. Deputy
Reeve Nisbet stated that we should make sure first that the Town
Engineer has the facts and details regarding a complete study ()f
Town services before any meeting is held. Mayor Murray -ft'!{i)len instructed
the Clerk to inform the Planning Board that until the Town Engineer
has completed the necessary study of Town services no meeting will be
held. · ·
A letter from Mr. 0. Sauro reggrdilignan agreement with the Town with
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respect to a subdivisipn on Kennedy Street West was read.
DAVIS: "That this letter be referred to a Committee of a Whole
CORBETT: meeting." · '
Carried.
A time schedule with regards to meetings of the York County Planning
Workshop was read. Mayor Murray explained that the County is attempting
to organize a County Planning Board, Deputy Reeve Nisbet advised that
the County's idea is to outline all phases of planning and they will
attempt to answer all questions on planning during these meetings.
Deputy Re-eve Nisbet stated that everyone should. ,make an attempt to
attend these meetings and should write any questions they think applicable
and send them in. It wa~ dec~ded that previous to the meetings notices
be sent to Council, .the Town 'Engineer and the Building Inspector outlining
the time of these me~tings.
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Rank appeared before Council on behalf of the Presbyterian Church
and inquired what had happened concerning their position to a Committee
of Council with regards to the enlargement of the Presbyterian Church,
Council discussed this matte:!;' and it was decided that a decision must
be made quickly.
DAVIS:.
STODDART:
"That this matter be referred to a Committee of
Council meeting to study this week if possible."
Carried.
The meeting was then set for 7:00p.m. t:he following evening.
Mr. Bowerman.appeared before Council with regards to opening a Boarding
Home on Spruce Street and stated that he desired his case to be known
before anything along this line was commenced, Mayor Murray stated that
the Town had received complaints already although a start to organize
this home had not been made, Mr. Bowerman then introduced a Miss Holiday
who stated that she was a nurse employed by the. Provincial Government•
in Whitby and was concerned with the type of people to be placed in this
home, Miss Holiday explained that they are men on probation or completely
discharged and preferably D.V.A. cases who are receiving pensions and
unable to be·amployed full time, Miss Holiday stated that the gentlemen
have no place· to go, they are· not mentally ill and some have been living
out of hospital two years or more. Miss Holiday further stated that
Mr, Bowerman wi;3hes to help this type of people by giving them a place
to live in orifer ·.that they may ·live a normal life again. They would be
no drain against the Town from the financial viewpoint since they are
receiving government pensions. ,
Deputy Reeve Nisbet asked Miss Holiday if they would be subject to
Nursing Home regulations and Miss Holiday replied that No since no·
graduated nurses are on duty and this would not be classified as a
Nursing Home. Councillor Stoddart asked at what age group the men would
be in and was advised that the age group would take in 1st World War
veterans.· Mayor Murray asked how many tenants were contemplated and Mr.
Bowerman replied 9-10 men~ ·Councillor Davidson stated that the government
have an obligation to look after these boys and felt that some thought
should be given along these lines, Mayor Murray advised Mr. Bowerman
and Miss Holiday that Council would have to investigate this situation
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and will advis~ of their decision in this matter. Miss Holiday then
left an address of a similiar type of home located in Richmond Hill
at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Ruttan, Yonge Street North, Richmond
Hill.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated verbally that the Finance .committee had met
and discussed the purs;:hase of a Fr±den Calculator for the Town Office
due to the growth in the Tax Roll and presented the following motion:
NISBET:
STODDART:
"That a Friden Calculator machine be purchased from
the special subdivider's contributions bank account
at a total cost of $1,300.00 and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet presented a verbal report stating that at the
present time a test of parking meters on Yonge Street was now being
carried out. ·Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that since the present
parking meters will be paid for in the near future we must decide if
we will exchange or not and therefore several Companies had been
requested to place meters on a test basis.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet then brought to Council's attention that Mr.
Hammond had requested a rink at the Aurora Heights park and required
a water connection for:flooding purposes. Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated
that this should be undertaken immediately. Mr. Hammond stated that
there would be approximately 140 feet involved. It was decided that
this matter be left in the hands·of the Streets Committee.
Councillor Patrick presented a report of the Works Committee in whi0h
the Committee respectfully submit the following:
"The Committee met and recommend the following:
1. To purchase, as required, up to 200 tons of Winter Sand from
Aurora Sand and Gravel Co. at .gO¢ per ton delivered. to the
2.
Town Yard• ·
To purchase, as required, up to 30~ons · of Highway Salt in
bulk, from Miller Paving Co. at $13.10 per ton F.O.B. their
yard, Oriole, Ontario.
PATRIC:K: "That the report of the Works Committee be
accepted.,,. ADAIR:
Deputy Reeve Nisbet brought to Council's' attention that mention
shou]_d be made of obtaining an adhetive at a cost of approximately
$60.00 for the winter and this adhetive, when mixed with the salt,
will stop corrosive action of salt on car bodies.
The Motion was then Carried.
Councillor Patrick then presented a report of the. Works Committee
re purchase of equipment in which the Committee respectfully submit
the following: ·· · '
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"The Works Committee met on Friday, October 16th, 1959 at 7:30p.m.
and subsequent to perusing all tenders, herewith attached, the
committee recommends that the following be purchased, subject to
Department bf Municipal Affairs approval to utilize capital levy
monies:
Lorimer Motors -Heavy Duty Truck Chasis
Philwood. Distributors -Dump Box & Snow Plbw
IvanDaniels-Ford Tractor & Two blades
Mower
Homelite Water Pump
Macpherson Motors -1/2 Ton Truck
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$ 3,690.00
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2,500.00
600.00
450.00
1,886.00
$11,407.89
PATRICK:
NISBET:
"That the equipment for the Works Department (as
per the attached list) be purchased from the
special subdivider's contibutions bank account
at a total cost of $11,407.89 and the Seal of
the Corporation be attached hereto."
Discussion f.ollowed this motion and Councillhor Patrick outlined that
several tenders on each piece of equipment had been received· and· in
each instance the lowest tender had been accepted. Councillor Patrick
further stated that this equipment was urgently required due to t'he
expansion in the Town.
Mayo'r Murr'ay stated that we are applying to the Department .. of Municipal
·Affairs for 'approval to use the subdivider's contribution monies rather
than place this expense on the mill rate. Councillor Patrick stated
that last year there were 13 miles of street to maintain and now there
was 28 miles.
Reeve Davis stated that this equipment is indeed necessary especially
for winter mornings when people must be able to get to work. Deputy
Reeve Nisbet stated that it was his hope that the mower will be able
to do all the parks that the Town is acquiring and these· parks must
be maintained and developed. Councillor Corbett asked if the mower
will be able to take care of the ditches too and Deputy Reeve Nisbet
stated that it would to a good extent.
The Motion was then Carried.
Councillor ~dair presented a verbal report with regards to conditions
at the' Auro.:ra War Memorial. Councillor Adair stated he was happy to
say that the gri3,Sl3ms;i.tuation had improved and is how in splendid
conaition, however it would require mowing once again before Verteran's
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS'
Mayor Murray left' the Chair and Reeve Davis took his place·.
Mayor Murray outlined a quick review of the items the nine members of
Council have accomplished with regards to equalization of assessment.
in the subdivisions bf'Town. lV!ayor Murray stipulated that the Town
has not' received 1' cent of commercial as'se'ssment from these subdividers
and therefore we ha.ve failed the older residents of Town and in addition
this is" not fair to the new residents due to the fact that the:pe are
not available factories to work in or shops to shop. in, Mayor Murray
stated 'that all three subdividers had set aside areas for commercial
developments and that two have done nothing and one tried to but was
iurned down by Council. Mayor Murray stated this entire area is
going to expand and we owe it to our taxpayers to see that we get the
necessary stores for shopping,
MURRAY:
CORBETT:
11 That this Council write a letter to Consolidated
Building Corporation and request them to reconsider
the building of their large shopping centre since
we are re'a'dy and willing to accept it."
The following amendment to this motion was then proposed:
CHILD:
ADAIR:
"That the motion be withdrawn on: the grounds that
on May 2nd, 1959, we gave ConsOlidated Building
Corporation permission to pick up a building
permit for ·'.a" shopping centre by June 16th, 1959
. ;provide~l. a certain industry did rio.t c.ome. to
,Aurora. and Consolidated Building Corporation have
not pick eli up this perini t ,to date. n ..
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Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that we have gave them permission to build
a smaller shopping centre on zoned land only.
Mayor Murrla.y. said with regard to the secQnd motion the· logical answer
was that Consolidated Building Corporation had the feeling that they
did not get the best of it. They have been approached and asked to
come back, however they want us to request' them to do so. Mayor Murray
stated we are talking about at least one half of a million dollars ·
shopping centre, ·
Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated we went into this matter in the spring, I
was in favour of all obtaining permits for commercial ,assessment and
it is a shame that we passed.up three quartermi11ion O.ollar value in
this shopping centre. · There is no action apparent at Cossar.•s shopping
pentre and felt that we should have given thein .both .a permit, orig,inally.
Councillor Child stated that he was 100% behind the Deputy Reeve 1 s'
thinking that we should get all. commercial assessment and felt that
we should obtain all cemmercial assessment we are able to. Councillor
child stated however they were given permission in May to obtain a
permit by June 16th and haven't done so. Councillor Adair asked if
they wanted to proceed on a small shopping centre .or does Council
require they build a larger one •
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Mayor Murray answered that numerous discussions with regard to the
small shopping centre and the small one is not feasible, a large
shopping centre will bring them closer to equalization of assessment
and further they wish to build ~ large one and will not consider
building a small one. '
Reeve Davis.stated we did not tell them to build a small one, they
asked us if it would be 0 .K. Deputy Reeve Nisb~t stated that at ·
the Planning Convention in Montreal it was stressed that shopping
centre.s built in recent years were not large enough initially.
Councillor Patrick stated that with regards ~o shopping centres we
are sitting back anq will end up with none, they will be located all
around us. Reeve Davis stated that the Mayor had mentioned that the
shopping centre at the south end had bogged down and it was his
understanding this was due to the steel slhortage. Mayor Murray.stated
he had gone to the trouble to check the large store referred to.and it
was not the steel shortage, he would explain this matter only to
members of Council.
Councillor Davidson.stated he had voted against this the last.time
it was brought forward but now he was 100% behind it. Councillor
Davidso.n said we still have nothing for new residents and now. he is
all for it.
Mayor Murray stated that Councillor Child's motion had been to withdraw
Mayor Murray's motion and that this amendment could hardly be called
an amendment to the original motion. Councillor Child stated that was
quite in order, he had just wanted to discuss and explain his reasons
in this instance. Further discussion took p+ace and a recorded vote
was then taken.
Mayor Murray
Reeve Davis
Deputy Reeve Nisbet
Councillors Adair
Child
Corbett
Davidson
Patrick
Stoddart
The ,Motion was Carried.
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Councillor Davidson brought forward the matter of civil defense and
felt that it was up to Council to provide leadership and get some
brg!inization going in Aurora. Mayor Murray stated that hehad
investigated this matter of civil defense and found that the Government
was now going to subsidize the Civil Defense to a large extent and
that he would follow this matter up.
BY-LAWS
DAVIS:
ADA:I:R:
"That leave be given
a Court of Revision
first time."
to introduce
and that the
Carried,
a by-law to appoint
same be now read a
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The By-law was then read a first time.
DAVIDSON:
PATRICK:
NISBET: ·
PATRICK:
ADAIR:
CHILD:
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PA~ICK:
"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."
"That the name~ as proposed,be inserted in the
by-law and that the second reading 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
862 be suspended for that purpose.
"That the third reading of the by-law be taken as
read."
Carried.
A by-law to appoint a permanent fire chief for the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora.
ADAIR:
CORBETT:
"That the by-law now. before the Council be read a··
third time this day~" '
NISBET: "That the third reading of the by-law be taken as
CORBETT: read,"
Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Reeve Davis brought to Council's attention that on the evening of
November 6th, 1959, the Warden's Banquet will be held and all
members of Council will receive an invitation. Deputy Reeve Nisbet
stated that he hoped all would attend who are able.and do the
Warden of your County honour in this regard.
Reeve Davis mentioned that two weeks ago this evening we had decided
to put the two year term to a vote of the people and through the
press find that the motion was rather ambiguous and The Municipal
Act does not recognize Mote of the people and it is purely within the
confines of the Council.
DAVIS:
DAVIDSON:
"That we repeal the by-law 9reating the two year
term and allow the people a courtesy vote with
regards to the term."
Councillor Child stated he was under the. impression that this Council
could resc.ind the present by-law as it stands and should the people
vote in the affirmative then a new by-law could be passed for the two
year term. Mayor Murray suggeste!l that since we now have a two year
term that we continue and put it to a vote of the people as -"Are
you in favour of the 1962 Council being in for a two year term."
Reeve Davis stated that the Municipal Act provides that the motion
rescinding the by-law must be passed by November 1st. General
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discussion followed in which each Council member presented his views
on this subject and following this discussion the motion was Carried.
Councilmor Davidson stated it is time we trytO. dispel the black cloud
hanging over us and do away with the five man committee, feel that the
old way of the large committees is far better and more was accomplished
at that time. Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that this was out of order
since next years Council will set their own Committees.
DAVIS: "That the meeting adjourn."
The meeting then adjourned.
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