MINUTES - Council - 19600215I
MINUTES OF THE 4TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 1960 AT 8:00P.M.
PRESENT:
MAYOR:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE :
COUNCILLORS:
.. ACCOUNTS
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D.J. MURRAY (IN THE CHAIR)
C.F. DAVIS
S.G. PATRICK
BELL, CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON,
HAMMOND AND STODDART •
POLICE AND FIRE ACCOUNTS
DAVIS:
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."
POLICE ACCOUNTS
Aurora Book & Music
Aurora Hydro-Electric
Aurora Lithographers
B. Cairns Ltd:;···
Can.Gen:eral'EJ:eotric
'Carsweil Co','Ltd,'1 Enterprise Displays
T,K. Fice
'E, Holman
·stan Hughes
'J. · Liefhebber
Lorimer Motors c.w. Mack ·co.
, J. Morning · ·
'H, Tutton's
Wilson 'Hardware ·
Supplies
Service
Carried
Office Supplies ••• 7.69
Tags ••••••••••• 24.98'
Rubber Stamp
·Radio· Repairs
Sub script ion
Plate glass sign
Switch
Flashli te batte·ries
Towing Service
Radio,walki-talki repairs
Repairs and· Service
· 'Taxi plates and badges
Camera supplies
Keys
Toilet Set
2.98
3.86
32.67
3.33
12.29
15.00
27.50
80
1.00
5.00
61.70
'55. 44
47.38
2.48
70
47.95
,, Sub total ••••• $320.08
FIRE ACCOUNTS
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.Allan Roofing.Co. Roof ~epairs
,Aurora Hydro-Electric Service ·
Aurora Tank & Welding Repairs to truck
,Can.A~f?Oc. of Fire Chiefs-1960 Dues
J. Chapman Hooks on tow chain
Cities Service Oil Co.. Fuel
St.John Ambulance First Aid Class
George Ward Ladder Part
·Western Tire Bol t.s etc.
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36.00
17.56
10.00
15.00
1.75
83.61
15.00
2.50
1.53
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FIRE ACCOUNTS (continued)
TOTAL
GENERAL ACCOUNTS
Sub total •••••
Police Accounts
Fire Accounts
$182.95
320.08
182.95
$ 50J.03
STODDART:
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."
Addressograph-Mult:i,&r:aph
.A,urora Automotiv:e , ; ,
Aurora Book & Music
Aurora Greenhouses Ltd.
Aurora Lithographers
Aurora Recreation Com.
j, Browning
Burroughs Co,
dan,Institute of Sewage
Central Office Supplies
Dept.Lands & Forests
Grand & Toy
Hart Mfg,Ltd.
Mornings Drug Store
Ont.Municipal Assoc.
Registry Office
Sewell & Sewell
Townsend & Kent
York Office Equip.
Carried
Plates
Batteries-Engineer
· -"ASsess .Expense •••••••••••
Bldg. Insp,Expense ••••• -•••
Office Expense •••••••••• Presentation , ,
Office Supplies
Ice time
Transportation
Adding Machine Ribbon
1960 Dues
6.95
3.39
15.98
2.16
2.58' 12.92
20.00
4.50
'190.00
!4.00
1.25
'7 .50
File •••••••••••••••••••••66.95
Office Supplies •••••••••• 27.7 4 '
Prints-Engineer
Ledger & Sheets •••••••••• 40.15
Multi-rite cheques etc ... l23.72
Prints-Engineer
Presentation
1960 Dues
Land sale lists
Survey prints-engineer
General Office
Supplies... 27.34
Eng,& Assessor " • , • 32.65
Mimeograph Supplies
94.69
'7 .20
163.87
17.52
2.80
15.00
6,61
10.00
59.99
44.70
TOTAL ..... -. $690.69
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WAGE ACCOUNTS
STODDART:
'CHILD:
"That the Wage Account )Je paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried.
, RELIEF ACCOUNTS
,HAMMOND~
BELL:
"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
Clarence Browning
Mrs. E. Cavan
,Miss H. Preston
Mrs. B. Cryderman
· Clara Becke.tt
·M. Hennigar
·Cooperls Rest Home
·Mrs. H. Atcheson
PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS
Relief
Relief
Relief
Relief
Carried.
Supp. Assist.
Supp. Assist.
Re: Nellie Dion
Relief
TOTAL •••••
48.00
60.00
48.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
49.25
93.74
$383.99
.DAVIDSON:
PATRICK:
"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."
'STREETS ACCOUNTS
Aurora Automotive
Aurora Hydro-Electric
Aurora Sand & Gravel
Canada Wholesale
Canadian Salt Co.
.. J. Chapman
.Crest Hardware
.. Ivan Daniels
. Davis Garage
.Stan Hughes
.F. Lacey
.Lorimer Motors
Carried.
Truck Expense
Power Service
Road Sand
Truck Expense
Coarse Salt
Drilling, welding etc.
Supplies
Tractor expense
~ ton truck expe~se
Snow Plow expense
Kerosene
Snow Plow expense
21.72
12.58
115.87
.52
339.41
39.50
7.65
13.50
42.85
7.00
2.10
7.75
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PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS (continued)
STREETS ACOUNTS
MacPherson Motors
Miller Paving
Don Patrick
Revere Electrical
Safety Supply Co.
Wilson Hardware
York Office Equip.
Enterprise Display
Truck Service & repairs
Dowflake
Snow Ploughing
Heat Circulator
6 Safety hats
Ladder, bolts etc.
Service
Lettering
79.76
55.00
189.00
16.64
29.70
62.89
3.75
14.00
Sub Total $1,061.19
. WATER ACCOUNTS
Aurora Automotive
.Aurora Hydro-Electric
.Canada Wholesale
.Canadian Brass Ltd.
, J. Chapman
Commercial Alcohols
Hanson Transport
.Highland,Oil Co.
Safety Supply Co.
Taylor Electric
-PROPERTY ACCOUNTS
Truck expense
Water billing
Power service
Supplies
Cutting etc.
413.35
501.44
1 drum alcohol for hydrants
Freight
Repairs to pump motor
Faucet and Bung
4 Timer Coils & Installation
Sub total
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4.53
914.79
.9.51
78.89
30.00
63.45
2.00
54.47
21.58
58.87
1,238.09
Streets Accounts 1,061.19
Water Accounts 1,238.09
TOTAL -$ 2,299.28
-SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ACCOUNTS
·Aurora Hydro-Electric
Aurora Tank and Welding
.canada Wholesale
·Cities Service Oil-Co.
·Crest Hardware
Dorr -Oliver -Long
·Foxboro Co.
Hamilton Gear
Highland Oil Co.
Hoan Transport
T. Oliver
R. Osborne
Strathdee Transport
Power
Welding track
Supplies
Fuel
Paint etc.
Repairs Dorr Clarifier
Service charge
Coupling
Service to motor
Freight
Repairs to oil burner
Coveralls
Freight
291.19
2.00
1.28
160.00
10.45
439.60
21.40
2.28
58.42
2.00
29.15
8.50
22.41
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SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ACCOUNTS
Taylor Electric
Upton, Bradeen
G, Ward
J, Willis
Wilson Hardware
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
Aurora Hydro-Electric
Cities Service Oil Co,
Crest Hardware
Wilson Hardware
CORRESPONDENCE
Service calls
Packing gland
Machine service
Alka Seltzer & first aid kit
Supplies
2.75
8.20
3.00
7.09
4.40
Sub total •••• 1,074.12
Street Lighting
Power Service
Fuel-Mun.Bldg
-Works Bldg,
Gasoline
Supplies
845.51
33.07
71.12
82.96
323.10
Cleaning & Building supplies
878.58
477.18
3.73
39.13
Sub total ,,,,$1,398,62
Sewage Treatment
Plant Account.
Property Upkeep Accounts.
TOTAL
1,074.12
1,398.62
$ 2,472.74
A letter from the Ontario School Trustees and Ratepayers
Association with reference to a convention to be held at the
King Edward Hotel, Toronto on April 18th to 21st, was read,
This letter was turned over to the Finance Committee'for
study and recommendation,
A letter from Mr. H, E, Seston, Chairman, the Aurora Swimming
Pool requesting financial assistance for the year 1960 was
read,
DAVIS:
CQRBETT:
"Thmt this letter be received and referred
to the Finance Committee for consideration
when the 1960 Budget is drawn up.
Carried,
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A letter from the Township of Crowland containing a resolution
concerning annexations of adjacent municipalities was read,
BELL:
PATRICK:
"That this letter be referred to the
Planning Committee for study and
recommendation,"
Carried,
A letter from Mr, Rentz regarding a Safe Driving School permit 'l··.•·
in the town of Aurora was read, Mr. Rentz appeared before 1 .•
council on his own behalf and outlined that a. need .. for. such a
school existed in this municipality, and .stated that it was
backed up by the Department of Transport,· and· in addition, that
the Chief 'of Police had approved of this application, Mr. Rentz
further stated that for the time being,he intended to operate
this school from his residence in Aurora,
General discussion followed,
DAVIS:
STODDART:
"That approval to operate the Safe·Driving
School be granted Mr. Rentz, provided he
forward a letter to the town stating that
such a school will be operated from his
place of business on Yonge Street South,"
Carried,
A letter from Aurora Heights Limited re school site for the
Public School in Aurora Heights stating that they wished to
receive instructions in writing as to the method of payment
that the Council and or Board require to facilitate the purchase
of this site was read, Mayor Murray stated this was a School
· B.oard matter now and that Aurora Heights Limited should arrive ,-1
at an agreement with the School Board and then come to Council
for the necessary monies, Councillor Davidson stated that Mr. I
Sorbara, the General Manager of Aurora Heights Limited, had not
appeared before Council, and that he should come and discuss
certain matters, such as equalization of assessment pertaining
t~ Aurora Heights etc,
A letter from Atlas Asbestos. ;Co;mpany Limited concerning an
asbestos cement pressure pipe for Town of. Aurora proposed
water main extensions for new sub-division was read,
DAVIS:
PATRICK:
"That this letter be received and filed
with the Town Engineer,"
Carried,
A letter from the Aurora War Memorial Association requesting
financial assistance in 1960 to make an addition to the present
war memorial was read,
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Mr. C.A. Adair spoke on behalf of a delegation of the Aurora
War Memorial Association and stated that·the letter is self
explanatory. Mr. Adair said that they were approaching the
councils of King and Whitchurch townships requesting that they
share in the cost of this proposed addition to the memorial.
Mr. Adair stated that they were requesting $1,300.00 from each
municipality.
Mayor Murray stated that council"was receiving this delegation
with interest and further that this matter was contingent upon
the other municipalities contributing, and it was up to the
Finance Committee to decide this matter when striking its 1960
budget,
Councillor Davidson stated that for many years the War Memorial
is more or less a ruin, and now that we have sqme people interested
in this project, then lets get it beautified,
Reeve Davis complemented the committee on the work that they are
accomplishing and felt that the. ·$1,300.00 allottment is little
enough for this project, and that council would do all in its
power to provide this amount this year. Councillor Stoddart
felt th~t when the committee approaches King and Whitchurch~
those townships will ask what Aurora has done, and felt that.
Aurora should say in the affirmative now.
Deputy Reeve Patrick asked if the committee received a donation
from the township of King and Whi tchu.rch last year, and Mr.
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Adair replied "No", Mr. Adair further stated thtitt a copy of
tonight's letter had been forwarded to King Township, and that
letter advised what Aurora had done last year by way of a $1,000.00
contribution.
DAVIDSON:
DAVIS:
"That assurance be given the Aurora War
Memorial Association of a payment by the
town of Aurora of $1,300,00 to assist in
the addition to the War Memorial."
Carried.
A .letter from MacDonald and Thompson re Joseph A, Marrese,
Aurora Heights Limited, Blocks D, E and G, Commercial Lands
Plan 475, Aurora, containing a cheque for the amount of $1,1BO.OO
in payment pursuant to an agreement between Mr. Ma:rrrese and the
town was read,
CHILD:
DAVIS:
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"That this letter be accepted in good faith
and that the cheque be.held in trust-
temporarily. 11
Carried.
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A letter from a Col.Hodges regarding the youth program in the ·
Town of Aurora pertaining to summer activiti,es w~s read.
Pnlic.e Chief Langman spoke on this matter and requested that
two members of a council attend at the next meeting to be held
on the Sunday following.
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"That Councillors Bell and Corbett attend
this meeting."
Carried.
A letter from the Aurora District High School·enclosing a copy
of an application of the Aurora District High School Board to
the councils of the Town of Aurora, Townships of King and
Whitchurch for the issue of municipal debentures in the amount
of $1,150,000.00 'f'or the purpose of providing for the erection
and equipment of a High School in Aurora High School District
was read.
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Mayor Murray stated that the council had passed a resolution
the previous week to be presented to County Council with the
request that the present Aurora District High School be dis-
continued and that the area involving the proposed new High
School be eliminated from the said area. Reeve Davis stated
that this resolution had been presented to the County Council
.and the County Session had been adjourned till February 25th,
1960, and the resolution is on the agenda at that time. Mayor
Murray stated that a By-law had received two readings at
County Council advising that the Town of Aurora is to share in
the cost of these debentures when issued, and the two representa-__
tives of council on the County had voted for the two readings ~--_1
of this By-law. I
Deputy Reeve Patrick stated that the County Clerk had felt that
the three municipalities should get together and obtain more
information, and that actual facts and figures should be
obtained. Councillor Child thought that this council had
passed a resolution on the strength of the figures we had, and
it was up to the County to dispute whatever figures we present
and .further. that these figures should have b.een presented and
discussed at the Qounty Council !lleeting.
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General discussion took place in this matter and_ it was decided
that both the representatives on County CounciJ, be give!n all
the figures available, that the Clerk contact the Department of
Education to ascertain_all information available on this
subject; and that a letter be written to the School Bo~rd that
the Town Councils opinion li.tas not been changed.
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DELEGATIONS:
A !VIr. William Attridge of Attridge Lumber appeared before Council
with the request to place a sign on Yonge Street, and said sign
to be located on town property. Councillor Child stated he
would meet with Mr. Attridge tomorrow and look over this site
and make a decision with regard to the sign.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Reeve Davis presented a verbal report at the Police Committee
stating that the Committee had·met with the Police Chief con-
cerning a number of By-laws and felt it advisable to be enacted
and this matter had been referred to the By-law Committee for
study and investigation,
Councillor Davidson present.ed a verbal report of the Water
Department and .stated that Mr. Huffman had projected the new
·well down 110 feet and was progressing very well. Councillor
Davidson further advised that the Davey Tree Company are now
engaged in trimming and cutting trees in town.
Councillor Hammond presented a verbal report of the Services
Committee and stated that with regard to a By-law for smoke
abatement that he had been in touch with the City of Toronto
and received a copy of their By-law, but this matter needs
· further study a~d investigation.
Councillor Child stated that a type of screen was available that
eliminated smoke and odour control, and possibly our Odour·Control
By-law might be incorp·orated with ,the smoke control.
Mayor Murray brought to Councils' attention that this matter of
, .~ the Spruce Street Boarding House has been overlooked, and asked
if we are leaving ourselves open for a number of new people
moving in that could in time become a liability of the Town.
Mayor Murray asked if we can limit the stay. of residence to less
than one year in order .that the town would not be liable in the
case of relief. !VIr, Le·e, Town Solicitor, felt that this matter
should be investigated,
Councillor Child presented a report of the Planning Committee
conce'rning the request by Consolidated Building Corporation
to change sideyaad·.:·.boundaries in order to accommodate' carports,
in which the committeerespectfully submit the following:
On January 12th, 1960, this committee together with all members
of Council met to discuss the above subject matter.
After co.nsiderable discussion on the various pros and cons it
was.felt that a visitation to the sub-divisions would enable
everyone to assess the ·problem more realisticly. On January 16th,
all members met and visited the sub-division.
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On February 9th a further Committee m~eting was held with all
members of Council being present except Councillor Stoddart.
-~' After a re-discussion of the vi,si ts
agreed that the following amendment
1051 and its amendments.
and the requests itwas
shoula be made to By-law
Where a garage is to be erected on a residential property it
shall be located no nearer than l~ft to the rear of the
existing residential dwelling, and shall be located no closer
than 3ft to the sideyard boundary al1d rear-yard boundary:..
CHILD:
DAVIDSON:
"That the Town Planning Committee's report
to be approved and the·necessary amendment
incorporated in the By-law." , ... ;-.-
Mayor Murray then v:;~.cated the chair and Reeve Day;Ls took over
the chair.
Mayor Murray stated that the request had come asking for a
3ft setback for carports, and that he was going on-record
stating that tl:lis is not quite covering the entire position.
Mayor Murray asked that on a 50ft lot what harm is being done
if a carport is 3ft or 6ft from the lot. line, and why may a
garage go back lOft from the rear of the house and be. proper.
Mayor Murray stated that he objects only on '50ft lots.
Councillor Bell asked if this conflicted 'with the existing
By-law a;nd Reeve Davis answered "Yes".
The motion was then carried.
Mayor Murray then returned to the chair.
"councillor Davidsoli.brought forward a report that Loblaws
Grocerterias Limited require a water service so that they may
get started on their shopping centre. The Town Engineer
explained the situation pertaining to this water servic.e.
Mayor Murray felt that the provisions of an agreement between
the Town of Aurora and Mr.Cossar should be investigated first.
General discussion followed and it was decided that Mr.
Cossar•.s agreement with the town be re!l-d and also correspondence
with Consolidated Building Corpciration.with regards to the 12"
water main on Murray Drive and ascertain where the town stands
in this matter.
BY-LAWS:
BELL:
DAVIDSON:
"That leave be.given to introduce a By-law
to amend By-law No.l212 being a By-law to
control snow removal,and that the same be
now read a first time. 11
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The By-law was then read a first time.
H.AlVJMOND:
DAVIDSON:
"That the.By-law now before the Council
be. read a,. second time, that the Council
resolve itself into a committee of the
whole for that purpose."
Mayor Murray enquired about other places of business other than
automobile service stations and public garages, as regards to
the removal of snow. Council decided to amend the By-law to
include any commercial business with parking facilities or lot.
The second reading was then carried.
CHILD:
CORBETT:
PATRICK:
DAVIS:.
NEW BUSINESS:
"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."
"That the third reading of the By-law be
taken as read."
Carried.
All in favour of the third reading of
the By-law.
Carried.
Councillor Patrick brought to Councils attention the matter of
a storm drain that progresses on the .north side of Regency
Acres public school. The Town Engineer, Mr. Murray, .explained
that a. 30" storm sewer was approved and progresses across the
north edge .of.school property and further that the sub-divider
must provide all easements· for drainage. Als,o that Consolidated
Building Corporation did not think it necessary in the first
instance to obtain an easement from the School Board, and the
result now is that a larg~ pond exists at the back of the
school. This results the necessity to raise the back of the
schooi yard some 3ft in places, since the storm sewer runs
approximately 600ft and is out of the ground.
CORBETT:
DAVIS:
"That we carry ori past the hour of
eleven p.m."
Mayor Murray advised that in the above matter we will look
into this situation and ascertain if it might be worked out
to the satisfaction of all concerned.
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Councillor Davidson brought to Counc.ils attention that a
hazard existed for children on Wellington Street West, where
the creek's course has been altered on the north side opposite
George Street, qou:ncillor Da'lfidson stated that surface water.
from the roads is running in the creek in about 5ft of water
as lying there.
DAVIS:
CORBETT:
"That the County engineer and their engineer
. get together and leviate this condi t.ion or
the .town will do so ahd ,c,harge accordingly,"
Carried,
Councillor Stoddart brought to Councils attention that according
to the Municipal Act the Surety Bond held by the Town of Aurora
are guaranteeing dishonesty coverage of those employees handling
monies must be presented by February 15th of each year,
Councillor Stoddart further stated that Council must give
instructions where this Surety Bond is to be kept and previously
it has been kept in the Town office safe, Further Councillor
Stoddart brought to Councils attention that the town auditor
recommends the' Surety Bond b.e increased from $10,000,00 to
$25,000.00,
DAVIS:
STODDART:
"That the Surety Bond has been presented to
Council and reviewed, and.it will.be kept
in the town office safe and the ·amount of
$10,000,00 remain as such for the time
being."
Carried.
Councillor Corbett enquired what had happened to Mr. Slater's
sub-division, and if anything was holding it up, or just what
is the story. Mayor Murray advised that it was his under•
standing that a movement was.underfoot to re-open the
negotiations for the sub-division, Councillor Child stated
that the last word from Mr. Slater with regards to·the sub-
division was one year ago, and he had asked if we were interested
in getting it started, and he was advised that we were, and at
the same time requested that he obtain·another plan 'showing a
road on either side of the Creek, .and to date such a plan has not
been present·ea. ' ·
'. Mayor Murray brop;ght to Councils-attention that last Friday
was the County Bonspiel and that the Town of Aurora has been
presented with the booby prize trophy on obtaining the lowest
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PATRICK:
DAVIS:
"That the meeting adjourn."
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The meeting then; adjourned.
MAYOR
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