MINUTES - Council - 19591221MINUTES OF THE 25TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
C.HA!VIBER ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 1959 AT 8:00 J?,.M.
PRESENT:
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MAYQR:
REEv:E:
DEPUTY REEVE : ,
COU!'!QlLLORS:
ACCQUNTS,
GENERAL ACCOUNTS
STODDART:
NISBET:
D.J. MURRAY (IN THE CHAIR)
C.F. DAVIS
C.K, NISBET
.ADAIR, CHILD, II0~!!, DAVIDSON,
PATRICK AND STODDART.
"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
Art'Wire & Iron
Attridge Lumber
Aurora Banner
. Aurora Greenhouses Ltd,
Aurora Lithographers
Aurora Recreation Com.
Jack Browning
Canada Iron
Canada Wholesale
Can. National Railways
J. Chapman
B.F. Davis
Deacon-Arnett
Dept. of Health
Ditto
Factory Mutual Engineering w.s, Gibson & Sons
Hart Manufacturing
Hydro-Electric Power Com.
McAnnally Freight
Metro Blueprint Co.
Municipal World
Municipal Year Book
Ontario Business Equipment
Ontario Municipal Stationers
Carried,
Assessment Plates
Sidewalk-Yonge S,
2 Manhole ladders
Ten test-assessment office
200 Voters' Lists ••••• 462.19
Bldg. Inspector re
inspections •• 23.31
Com. of Adjustment -
letterheads •• 17.49
Reports, cheques, cards
& envelopes •• 129.50
Presentation
Election Supplies ••••• 103.23
Assessment Roll binders •• 17.00
Steno desk & chair •••• 125.00
Ice Time
Mileage-Nov.
Manhole frame & cover
Election expense re signs
Crossing Privilege
Cutting pipe re poll signs
Brick for sewer
Official Plans of Aurora
Insulin charges
Fluid & sheets
Engineering book
Copies of assessment sheets
Prints
Charges during sewer work
Freight
Maps & Plans -Engineer
Election expense
Yearly subscription
Yearly service re Stenorettes
Assessment ~orms
4.91
130.50
44.40
6.26
632.49
20.00
245.23
135.00
6.50
39.80
46.58
5.00
12.50
13.75
28.64
4.30
64.86
'1,00
10.26
"1,18
35.02
1; 50
45.11
35.97
4.00
42.00
11.32
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GENERAL ACCOUNTS (CONT•D)
Registry Office
Revere Electrical
Rose Bros. Ltd.
Stan Taylor
Townshend & Kent
Land Sales
Xmas decorations
Dozer re sewers
Gloves & mitts re Engineer
Office supplies
9.17
45.07
99.00
3.45
24.65
York Office Equipment Adding machine "service, .4.50
Office supplies • • • • .~
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
PATRICK:
DAVIDSON:
11.40
TOTAL • • • $1 ,.820.82
following
"That the ib:gi{ Accoun1B be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and
the Seal of the Corporatidn be attached hereto. 11
Carried,
·Angus Robertson Limited
Canadian British Engineering
# 6 Final Elevatej Tank
Re: Industry Street
1,529.17
991.08
WAGE ACCOUNTS
STODDART:
N1SBET: ' .
RELIEF ACCOUNTS
AJJAIR;
DAVIDSON:
Clarence Browning
Mrs. E. Cavan
Miss H. Preston
Mrs~ G. Stewart
Clara Beckett
M; Hennigar
Cooper's Rest Home
TOTAL • • • $2,520.25
"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.
"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."
Relief
Relief
Relief
Relief
Carried.
Supp. Assist.
Supp. Assist.
Re: Nellie Dion
TOTAL • • •
48.oo
60.00
48.00
82:16
25.00
10 •. 00
49 •. 25
$322.35
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25TH REGULAR
POLICE AND FIRE ACCOUNTS
NISBET:
CH;!:LD:
"That the following accounts be paid, that the
~qayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the
~ai)le and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto."
POLICE ACCOUNTS
Attridge Lumber Co.
Aurora Book & Music
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
Aurora Lithographers
Canada Wholesale
Central Office Furniture
Norm Cook ·
County of York
Crest Hardware
Decor Glass Co.
T.K. Fice
Gormley Sand
Ernie Holman
Knapp's Paint
Lorimer Motors
H. Maranda· · · · ·
Oak Ridges' Bldg.· Supplies
Office Special 'ty' · · ·
R.C. Osborne
Wm. Scully' ' · · ·
T; Sisman Shoe' Co.·
·Taylo'r Electric
Thompsons
H.' Tuttons
Weste'rn Tire
Wilson HarCiware
York Office Equipmen~
FIRE ACCOUNTS
Aurora Automotive
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
-Norm Cook
·Davis Garage
Northern Welding
Sa2nthill-Levine
Wm·. Scully
Wiiso'n Hardware
Wi:J.:son & Cousins
York Office Equipment
Carried.
Plywood & materials
Office Supplies
Service
Celluloid
Galv. pipe
Used table
Gloves
Charges re female prisoners
Supplies
Glass
Electrical work
G.ravel re parking lot
Flashlite batteries
Paint supplies
Repairs & service
Revolver targets
Gate Latch
Cabinet supplies
Gloves
Cap covers
Shoes
Wreath
Stacking chairs
Keys
Xmas lites etc.
· Supplies
Paint
Oil
Power
Sub Total
Shirts & Gloves
Prestone & service
Oxygen
Uniform & coat
Cap Covers
Varnish
Woolen Mitts etc.
Leather folder
Sub Total
124.38
3.40
1.86
4.00
4.78
15.00
3.95
20.00
2.55
7.50
65.72
35.98
1.80
11.20
78". 20
3.35
3.95
16.00
2.95
f.40
13.06
2.50
33.00
.70
10.94
16.29
6.50
$490.96
11.48
19.00
13.95
17~15
4.10
117.94
1.40
5.12
30.55
6.49
$227. 18
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POLICE AND FIRE ACCOUNTS (CONT•D)
PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS
POLICE ACCOUNTS • • • • • $490.96
FIRE ACCOUNTS ; , , , , , 227, 18
TOTAL • • • $718.14
PATRICK:
DAVIDSON:
"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, 11 ·
WATER ACCOUNTS
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com,
Bak.ers Sand & Gravel
A',' Brockton
Canada Iron
Canada Wholesale
J·, Chapman
Gormley Sand & Gravel
Lee Sand & Gravel
Mueller Limited
Town of Newmarket
Renown Plumbing
Rose Brothers
Town Planning Consultants
Vaughan Tunneling
Wilson Hardware
Jack Woods
S~REETS ACCOUNTS
·Attridge Lumber
Auro·ra Automotive
Baker's Sand & Gravel
Botham Farm Equip.
Canadian Salt Co.
Central Auto Body
J. Chapman
Len Chappel
Cities Service Oil
Carried.
Water Billing. • • • • • • 378. 00
Power Service •••••• 571.52
Sand re water service
Digging Water Service
4" Pipe & bends • • • • ~ 4g,75
8" Pipe re Sismans •••• 196.48
6" x 4" reducers •••• · .161.60
Copper pipe & hydrant ...
Valve wrench , ••• , • 16.00
Cutting pipe, , ••• , , 4.50
Road to test well
Sand. & gravel re watermain fill
Pipe saddles
Compressor rental
Valves etc, re Sisman job868.61
Gate Valves etc. • •••• 370.32
Dozer re test well
Watermain work
Bore re water service
Boxfor hydrant
25 bales straw
949.52
1 15 o 00
50.00
407.83
61.67 .
20', 50
110,'17
67.04
13.62
120.00
1,238. 93
99.00
143.00
35.00
4.65
10.00
Sub Total • • • $3,345.93
Wood & Nails
Truck & Tractor expense
Winter Sand
Tractor expense
Bulk Salt
Truck Expense
Truck & Grader Expense
Sand Spreader Expense
Distillate
37.06
82.93
180',00
1. 78
229.90
20.00
5.50
1.15
7.90
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STREETS ACCOUNTS (CONT'D)
Crest Hardwareo
W .E'" Dillon Co. .
Direct Winters.
Hagan Cor!Poration
Miller Paving Ltd.
Stouffville Sand
Western Tire
Wilson Hardware
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Bolts, shovel etc,
Name Plates on trucks
Freight
Banox for streets
Coldmix & Dowflake, ••• 121.04
Sidewalk construction .2,751.78
Stone & gravel
Supplies
Rags, keys etc.
Sub Total • • •
11.91
19.98
9.04
53.28
2,872.82
63.02
1. 75
20.40
$3,618.42
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT·ACCOUNTS
Aurora Automotive
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
Can. Industries Ltd,
Canada Wholesale
Cities Service Oil
Dearborn Chemical Co,
Harry Graham
Fred J. Newton
T.H. Oliver Ltd,
Stouffville Sand
Strathdee Transport
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com.
Cities Service Oil Co.
T.H. Oliver Ltd,
Yake Appliances
S.K.F. Bearings
Power Service
Chlorine, , •• , , ••• 780.59
Less Credit ••• , ••• 666.00
Packing, bolts etc.
Fuel & gear lube
Burner parts
Delivery Service
Backfilling re chlorine lines
Supplies & service
Gravel
Freight
Sub Total • • •
Street Lighting ••••• 710.29
Service ••••••••• 41.30
Gasoline •• , •••••• 251.30
Fuel Mun. Bldg, ••••• 62.40
Fuel Works Bldg. • ••• 54.72
Repairs to fan & controls
Florescent starters
Sub Total • • •
16.50
250.10
114.59
11.74
164.25
11.35
1.50
20.00
34.95
65.46
89.64
$780.08
751.59
368.42
20.20
9.43
$1,149.64
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Monday, December 21, 1959
PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS (CONT 1 D}
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WATER ACCOUNTS, • • • • ,
STREETS ACCOUNTS •••••
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT •••
:PRGPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS,
TOTAL • • •
~~3,345.93
3,618.42,
780.08
1,149.64
$8,894.07
Mi3-yprMurray exp;La;in!fld that this evening's Council meeting proceedure
would be altered and further explained that the Library Board were
present this evening and that the Town appreciates the work they are
doing and would like to thank them this evening. Mayor Murray stated
that Miss Marjorie Andrews has been Librarian in the ToWn of Aurora
for, the past twenty-five years and pa;Lled upon Councillor Adair to
present an award to Miss Andrews. Deputy Re!flve Nisbet then presented
twenty-five rose~ to.M;is~ An~rew~ and following the congratulation~
of ~embers of Co~npi;L ~i~s.Andrews in turn thanked Council on her
be,half. . . .
De:p:uty Reeve Nisbet stated he would like to go on.record as congrat-
u;L,ating the Town of Aurora Police Force on their new offices and this
WFtS. seconded by Councillor Child who stated that we have someth;ing to
be proud of in these new Police of.fices.
" CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from the County of York enclosing a copy of a report presented
to County Council py, their Planning Committee was read,
lilA VIS:
NISBET:
. ' A letter
proposed
A;r-ea was
NISBET:
DAVIDSON:
"That this report be held over and handed
to the Chairman of the Planning Committee
of 1960."
Carrie!i •
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fro~ the Pe:part~e~t. ot ~lanning and Development regarding
amepdmept.l 6. tp ~he Oftici~l Plan of the Aurora Planning
rea!i.
"That this Ainendment # 6 be expedited as soon
as possible and that the recommendation of
the Department of Planning and Development's
. last paragraph be followed."
Discussion followed this motion and Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that
he felt the Land Use Plan should be reviewed. Councillor Child stated
it was a big job to revise the Land Use and possibly we should set up
a Zoning By-law and a Zoning Map and possibly in 1960 we may organize
a Zoning By-law. The Motion was then Carried.
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A letter from the Town of Aurora Planning Board with respect to
Amendment # 5 to the Official Plan and the request of R.F. Fry and
Associates to use the former Lloyd property, 190 Wellington Street
East, for the storage, including outdoor parking, of heavy con-
struction equipment such as bulldozers, power shovels, tractors
and trucks was read.
CHILD:
STODDART:
"That approval be granted to R.F. Fry and
Associates approving the use of the
former Lloyd ~roperty, 190 Wellington St.
E. for the storage, including outdoor
parking, of heavy construction equipment
.etc. 11 ·
Carried.
A letter from M~. J.A. Marrese regarding Aurora Heights Limited,
J.A. Marrese in Trust for a Limited Company to be Formed with re-
gards to the purchase and construction of buildings on Blocks "D",
"E"·& "Gi', Plan 475, Au.rora, was read.
Councillor Child stated that Mr. Marrese is present this evening and
he has previously explained that he intends to use this property for
commercial purposes moreso than Aurora Heights Limited and in addition
has agreed to pay an amount of $1,180.00 in lieu of· not commen!iing
construction immediately. This payment will be made each year and
shall be reduced to the extent of the annual taxes levied on any
building or buildings w~ich in future are erected on the said lands.
Councillor Davidson inquired why Aurora Heights Limited would so
definite in attempting to get out of their Agreement to build.six.
stores. 1~. Marrese explained that the agreement with Aurora Heights
Limi.ted stated that. Aurora Heights' Limited were to start the <Jon-
struction of these buildings in 60 days from the date of. the
Agreement and said were to be finished within 90 days. This was not
accomplished in that time and Aurora Heights Limited now wanted.
assurance that the Town, should this agreement with .Mr •. Marrese be
arrived. at, look to Mr. Marrese and not to Aurora Height-s Limited .
for fullf'illing this part of the agreement.
Councillor Stoddart stated that this matter was very clear to him-
self and Mr. Marrese is going to use the land to . a better extent ·
and also pay a penalty each year. Councillor Stoddart stated he
would go along in this matter.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that it should be madeclear that the
Aurora Heights Agreement is still on a 50-50 basis yvith regards to
equali.zation of assessment between residential and commercial.
CHILD:
·PATRICK:
"That we give approval to the request of
Mr. J.A. Marrese and that the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to sign an appropriate
agreement when prepared."
Carried.
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A letter. from Cecil Foreht with regards to Aurora Heights Limited
and Marrese .and the sale of Blocks D, E and G, Plan 475, Aurora
was read.
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"That this letter be acknowledged and
filed."
Carried.
A letter from Aurora Heights Limi,ted advising Council of the appoint-
ment by t.he Board of Directors of Mr. Sam Sorbara to the position
of General Manager was read.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated he was sorry to sea Mr. Marrese give up
the General Managership o;f .this Company and that Mr. Marrese has
alw~ys co-operated with Council at all times.
DAVIS:
NISBET:
"That this letter be acknowledged and
filed."
Carried.
A letter .from the . Town of Tilbury co,ntaining a re.solution concerning
a petition to the Provincial Government to increase .the Provincial
aid to Municipalities for the establishment of Arenas and Community
Centres was r.ead.
STODDART:
;DAVIS:
DELEGATIONS
.
"That this resolution be left over to the
incoming Council of 1960."
Carried.
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Mr •. Wm. Bailey appeared before Council with a Mr. Leek and a Mr.
Turnbull from Spruce Street and inquired if efforts have been made
to arrange a rn.eeting between the Spruce.Street residents and !lilie
Medical Officer of Health for York. County. Mayor Murray explained
that a meeting had been arranged for next Tuesday night at 7:00
p.m. and Dr. King and a representative of the. Association Mr.
Bowerman has delt with mn.d your group are hereby invited to attend
at this time. Mr. Bailey then inquired if the Town had been
notified officially of any.patients: locating in this house on
Spruce Street and was advised that the Town had not been. so
officially notified. Mr. Leek then. thanked Council for their
efforts in this matter.
Mr. lVI. Lysecki and Mr. Kennnedy appeared before Council on behalf
of an agreement between the Town of Aurora and Choice Cut-Up
Chickep. Ltd. with regards to a forcemain on Yonge Street. Mr.
Kennedy explained that when the forcemain was installed and. anyone
tapping in would be charged accordingly and in his understanding
this charge would be reasonable .for a peri.od. of. fifteen years.
Mr. Kennedy further stated that there now seems to be some misunder-
standing with regards to tpis matter and had appeared before Council
to iron out this situatio;n. General discussion took place between
members of Council and the Town Engineer and the representatives
of Choice Cut-Up Chicken Ltd. and it was decided that a meeting
would be arranged for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning next with Mr.
Lyseki and Mr.
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Lysecki, J\llr, Kennedy, the Town Engineer, the Town Solicitor and
Councillors who might attend.
A Mr. H. Cowan of Regency Acres Subdivision appeared before Council
and requested permission to commence a driving school in Aurora.
Mr. Cowan produced .a driving operators license for this purpose and
stated that he would be using mainly the highways and the main streets
·of Town particularly for parking practiC'es and that this business
would come under the ju~isdiction of the Board of Transport.
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"That permission be granted Mr. Cowan to·
operate a Driving Instruction School
subject to the approval of our Police
Chief and Police Committee."
Carried.
REPORTS OF COJ\IIMITTEES
Deputy Reeve Nisbet brought to Council's attention that the Fire truck
is back following repairs and now needs further repairs which might
be done locally. Deputy Reeve Nisbet further advised that it was felt
that we should give free parking on the town streets where parking
meters were located over the Christmas period and this had been done
as a nice gesture to help out the merchants and shoppers. Reeve
Davis complimented the Chairman of the Police Committee and the Committee
itself for a job well done.
Mayor Murray then called upon Councillor Stoddart to give a report on
their trip to Ottawa and Councillor Stoddart stated that Mayor Murray
and Himself had visited the Postmaster General for one hour and ten
minutes and he had allowed them an excellant hearing. Councill'or
Stoddart stated'.that the Postmaster General will read all briefs they
had submitted at.his· leisure and speaking for himself stated that
something would be d'one immediately and that new facilities will
receive a very high priority. Councillor Stoddart further stated it
was understood that the Post Office Department will make a survey
to ·:ascertain if 2,500 calls exist in the ·Town of Aurora in order to
obtain mail delivery.
Councillor Patrick brought to Council's attention the matter of paying
an account to Almsi Contracting Company in an amount of $1, 182.50.
PATRICK:
DAVIDSON:
"That the Committee recommend that the
amount of $1,182.50 be paid to Almsi
Contracting Company, final progress
p~ent for sewer and water on Welling-
ton Street West and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Murray brought to Council's attention the request of the Board
of Trade for lights on the Parking lots and stated that four lights
were required at a cost of approximately $50.00 per year and in
addition that the Town should approve the lights on Aurora Heights
Drive and further that a letter·from Council should go forward to
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the Hydro to give them authority to add poles and lights fn Aurora
Heights Subdivision as required, ·
DAVIS:
PATRICK:
"That the Aurora Hydro-Electric Commission
be instructed to place lights on Aurora
Heights Drive and in the subdivisions as
required."
Carried.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet mentioned that an extra light should be placed
in the park where the 'Aurora Heights r~nk is located.
BY-LAWS
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"That 1eave be given to introduce a by-law
to authorize the conveyance to the Aurora
Hydro-Electric Commission of part of Block
D, Plan 517 and that the same be now read
a first time.
Carried.
The by-law was then read a first time.
STODDART:
NISBET:
"That the by-law now before the Council be
read a second time and that the Council re-
solve itself into a committee of the whole
for that.purpose."
· · Carried.
The by-law was then read a second time and the sum of $1.00 was
inserted in Clause 2 of said by-law.
ADAIR:
PATRICK:
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"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."
"That the third reading of tlie by-law be
taken as rElad. 11
Carried.
All in favour of the third reading of the by-law. Carried •
DAVIS:
DAVIDSON:
. "That leave be 'given to introduce a by-law
to authorize appliaation for Amendment
# 5 to the Official Plan of the Aurora
Planning Area and that the same be now
'read a first time."
· Carried.
The by-law was then read a first time.
STODDART:
NISBET:
"That the by-law now before the Council be
read a second time and that the Council re-
solve itself into a committee of the whole
for that purpose."
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NISBET:
PATRICK:
DAVIDSON:
PATRICK:
NISBET:
DAVIS:
"That the second reading of 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 by-law be taken
as read."
Carried,
All in favour of the third reading of ·:llhe by-law. Carried,
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Patrick brought to Council's attention the fact that at
the southerly end of Harriman Road a culvert was required and it
was decided that the Town would look into this matter.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet stated that this was his last meeting on Council
and that he enjoyed the last five years and felt that Council had
accomplished a very good job and a great deal had been undertaken.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet further stated he enjoyed working with each
member of Council and felt that the people are not aware of the job
that Council does now how much money is spent by School Boards and
felt that more people should attend these Council meetings.
Deputy Reeve Nisbet further wished the Reeve the best wishes on
Co~nty Council in the coming year and then wished everyone much
success.
Reeve Davis thanked the Deputy Reeve for his good wishes.
Councillor Adair then stated that this was his last meeting of Council
too and it had been quite an experience for himself over the three
years. Councillor Adair thanked all Council for their co-operation
and understanding and stated that he was still interested in working
for the Town and was still Chairman of the War Memorial Board.
Mayor Murray stated that he gone through the same as the Deputy Reeve
and Councillor Adair and know how they felt and further hoped that
they would have the same success as he did, Councillor Child stated
that it has been a pleasure working with Deputy Reeve Nisbet and
Councillor Adair. Councillor Stoddart stated that he wished them
God Speed and these sentiments were furthered by· each member of
Council.
Mayor Murray then advised Council that his Mother was ill and at
present in the hospital. Mayor Murray further advised that the
Inaugural Meeting to be held in January, the recep~ion part would be
held upstairs in the Town building. Mayor Murray further stated
that a Striking Committee should be appointed prior to the Inaugural
Meeting and that it may be a good idea to call an informal meeting
of Council to appoint this Striking Committee.
DAVIS: "That we adjourn,"
The meeting then adjourned,