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• • MINUTES OF THE 9TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS ON MONDAY MAY 2ND. 1960 at 8,00 P.M.
PRESENT:
MAYOR:
RE.EVE:
DEPUTY REEVE:
COUNCILLORS:
DAVIS:
CORBETT:
CORRESPONDENCE
D.J. MURRAY ( IN THE CHAIR)
C',F, DAVIS
S.G. PATRICK
BELL, CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON, HAMMOND
STODDARD.
"That the minutes of March 28th. April 4th, 11th,
18th. be adopted as corrected with Mr. Kelner's
.name corrected on April 4th. and Council Corbett's
name added to the minutes of April 18th.
A letter from the Lion's Club requesting permission to utilize
the Town Parks for their annual fire· works display on May 27th.
was read.
STODDARD:
PATRICK:
"That this approval be granted the Lion's Club
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Carried.
A Letter from T. Glen Rowe & Associated advising Council of the
municipal service available by this corporation was read.
CORBETT: "That this letter be filed."
PATRICK"
A letter from Neptune Meters concerning the meter in Town of
Aurora and most particularly in connection with the deposit
of sediment in theee meters due to the type of water in Aurora
was read.
DAVIS:
CORBETT~
"That this letter be referred to the Water
Committee for study and recommendation."
Carried,
A letter from Consolidated Buidling Corporation Limited
advising that representative of that firm will attend a meeting
in the Council Chambers on Monday May 9th. 1960 at 8.00 P.M.
DAVIS: "That this letter be filed."
CORBETT:
Carried.
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A letter from Consolidated Building Corparation advising Council
that the plans are underway for the construction of a second
factory was read.
DAVIS: "That this letter be filed."
PATRICK:
Carried.
A letter from the Ontario Godd Roads Association concerning a
course for Town SuperimRenaen'ts to be held at the University <f
Toronto dm May 9th. and May lOth. was read, This matter was
referred to the Streets Committee to authorize Mr. Browning to
attend this coursein Toronto.
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Councillor Dav·idson presented a report of the works committee concerning
'a grader· that had been in the Town of Aurora for the past few
weeks and the Collll:frittee respectfully submit the following.
"That Council Purchase a Rome Grade 107 horse
power model 403 at a price of $3,500. and a Scarfier 'unit at
approximately $450.00 on the provision that the purchase to be
consumated following the Town Operators i~stnuction period such
P.eriod to be 9 working days."
DAVIDSON:
DAVIS:,
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"That the report of the Works Committee be
approved and the Town purchase a Rome Grader
107 horse power model 403 at $3,500 and a
Scarfier unit at approxiately $450., and the
s~al of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Discussion to this motion followed and Mayor Murray stated that he
had inspected this particular grader and had noticed quite a
number of welding jobs and been undertaking and further that it
would appear that the grader had upset at one time. Mayor Murray ,
stated that the tires were not too good and the motor had very dirty
looking oil and further that he did not· hesitate in saying that
the Town in his opinion wpuld be buying a lot of trouble.
Reeve Davis stated that he had seen the grader workingand although
it had a few weld jobs that the grader was doing a good. job.
Reeve Davis stated that we have the Subway sidewoad to maintain
and understood that the motor will give good service for approx-
imately 2 years. Reeve Davis further s.tated that this is not a
Towns.hip'where we have miles and miles. of roads to maintain and
we require a grader to_ditch and allow water to run off the roads
and in addition it will als.o take ice off raads and therefore has.
purpose in the winter time.
Mayor ~urra~ advised h~ was. not objecting to the purchase of a
grader but just felt that this particular grader was not a good
buy.
Councillor Hammond stated the grader was not brought into Town
with the understanding'it was 100 per cent good condition and
agr~ed that it had bee abused, that th~ steering was not to good
and poss.ibly $450. would repair these items •
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Councillor Hammond stated that the unit as is would do
practically anything we want o~ it and that we are in need of
a graser an:D felt this grader would be adequate for our purpose
and further that that they would still have a trade in value
after two years.
Councillor Bell stat;;, t;ed that he had inspected this grader and.
was of the opinion it'had had its day, Councillor Bell stated
it would appear to me it would cost about $1,500 to place
this grader in a good condition anlfr felt that this $1,500. should
be applied on the cost of a better grader,
Deputy Reeve Patrick stated he had seen this grader and did
not approve. Deputy Reeve Patrick stated that one large item
he was afraid oL' is that parts must be imported from the
United States and it is all hydraulic which is very bad for
breakage on tilting. Deputy Reeve Patrick further stated that
the hourly rate is .. $15, 00 per hour to repair the machine and
that th;is purposed grade is too cheap to be good.
Councillor Davidson stated that he was not a m~chine man and
must base his opinion on other things and further that this
grader does not have, to work steady to make money as in a
construction compauy ~nd felt it could earn its value in a
couple of years. '
.Councillor Stoddard stated he had seen several machines and
had heard this machine .could give a couple of years of
service and the trade in after this period would be almost
what its original cost was, Councillor Stoddard further
stated it was his original.understanding that nothing under
100 horse power would be of any value but now understood that
75 horse power is sufficient.
Councillor Child stated he had li~teded to the pros and cons
of the purchase of this grader and further that Reeve Davis
'-' and himself and made an appearance .on ,Kennedy St. West
to inspect this grader and felt it had .·done a good job on
its operation on Kennedy Street West. Councillor Child felt
that the tires were not as oad as made out anlfi felt it was a
good investment and worth the money to place in good condition. _,_,
Councillor Stoddard 'stated anything less than 100 miles of
streets and expensive grader was not required and Deputy Reeve
Patrick advised that a grader is really needed for parks and
we must have a good one for such proposition. Deputy Reeve
Patrick said he was. in favour of a grader that will manoeuvre.
Councillor Corbett stated that he had seen t)1;is grader in
operation on Case's sideroad and it had appeared to be doing
a good job of ditching and levelling the road and since we
only need the grader for a few jobs in Town Councillor Corbett
felt it would be a good buy,
The motion was then carrie.d.,_-
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Councillor Hammond presented a verbal report in connection
with garbage collection and stated following a meeting with
Mr. Buchanan that a notice of garbage collection is to be
placed in the Aurora Banner this week. Councillor Hammond
stated that this notice will advise people that grarden refuse
will be picked up at certain times, that paper must be bundled
and tied, containers limited to a weight of 60 lbs. and card-
board cartons broken down and packed flat.
Councillor Hammond stated that from May to October garde,n
refuse will be picked up monthly and considerable discussion
followed the statement by Council members and it was finally
decided the words garden refuse be clarified and tha_t this
matter be given further Committee study and brought back to
Council. -·
Councillor Child brought to councils attention that the
Planning Committee had held a meeting with·regards to the
replacement of a building inspector and advise that this
matter resolves around whether it will be a full time or part
time position and also whether it will be on a salary or
commission basis. Councillor Child stated in order to assist
any applicants to make up their mind we must decide how we are
going to pay a person to take Mr. King's :; place and he .would
leave this matter for councils consideration. Councillor-Child
stated that an application for a building permit hy Consol1dated
building Corporation is in his hands and that the gentleman ·,
at the Vynelcote will make up his mind this week as to whe'ther
they will require the extra land beside their present plant.
Councillor Corbett presented a report of the Property r_c .•• , Committee ·
in which the Committee respectfully submit the following;
CORBETT:
PATRICK:
"That material be purchased for construction
for twenty cement end benches."
"That the report of the_Property Committee
be approved and the seal of the copiJpation
be attached hereto."
Mayor MurrllY inquired of what amount was being considered for the
cost of these twenty cement end benches and Town Superindent
Mr. Browning advised that approximately $25.00 ea.ch would be the
cost for material. Mayor Murray then asked how many,benches we
now have and Councillor Corbett replied-about 18 arid that some
of these benches require replacing and that we must place new
ones in the new Subdivision and als() thatat t}le_ swimming pool.
Mayor Murray advised that this mot:lon would' be held temporary
untilwe can find out approximate cost of the benches to incorp-
orate in the motiou. ·
Councillor Corbett brought to councils attention the matter of the
Arena Restaurant to beautify the area to the north of their rest-
aurant and advised that he had talked to the owner and discovered
he has plans prepared to extend his building to the south by the
width of the driveway and go back 40·feet with another building.
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Councillor Corbett stated the owner anticipates placing
steps down the bank on the north side and a walk way along
the side of the building with a railing and in addition a
curved bridge, Councillor Corbett further stated that
evergreens and flowers would be placed on the north side of the
creek and benches put there, Councillor Corbett further
stated it was the owners intention to cleasn up the creek and
landscape the area and that he desired an option to purchase
the area for future expansion. Councillor Corbett stated this
was a verbal report onlyahd will have a Committee meeting
shortly and further felt that Council should visit the .Arena
Restaurant and '.look over the plans that have been prepared,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councillor Hammond stated that a construction company are working
in the Sunnybrook Subdivision and residents in the sou.th .end of
·Aurora Heights desire to know if this company might rectify the
banking situation. Councillor Hammond also stated that Kemano
Road aad allllost be washed out in its entirety and inquired that
this road might be fixed up in the near future.
The town engineer S, Murra,y stated he had received no further
news on fixing up the embankment however Kemano Road has been
coveredwith the Aurora Heights Engine.ers and they have let a
contract to fix up the roads soon,
Reeve Davis brought to councils attention that each year there
has ~andaliam ~t the bowling alleys at the north end of !own
and this year the vandals were apprended and will attend
Juvenile Court shortly.
The motion approving the purchase of material for the construction
for twenty cement end ' benches was corrected to further read
at an approximate cost of $500,
The motion was then carried,
Councillor Davidson brought to councils attention that we have
been discusing renewing the white paint lines on Yonge St, at
the intersections and advised that the Town Superintendent was
to look into this matter the following morning,
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Councillor Child inquired if. any word , had been received as yet
on the cost of paving the' roads in Town, The Town Engineer
Mr. S, Murray explained that the sufficient time has not been
available to extend the prices he has received from paving firms,
however a gentleman was coming to Aurora next week to undertake
the testing of soil and advised the cost would amount to
$120, per day for an auger test, This matter was discussed by
council and.it was decided that they would look for a post
hole digger in order that the Town might dig the holes and
speed up this testing of the soil.
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9!11H-REGULAR
BY-LAW~
BELL:
DAVIS:
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"That leave be given to introduce a by.,.law .
to adopt the assessments of lands annexed
and the same be now read a first time."-
The By-Law was then read a first time.
STODDARi':
DAVIDSON'1
"T hat the By-law now before Council be
read a second time that the Council resolve
itself in the committee of the whole for
that purpose ."
Carried
The By-law was then read a second time, and approved by Counnil.
DAUS:
CORBETT:
. CHILD:
CORBETT:
BELL:
DAVIS:
"That the By-law now before Council be
read a third time this day and rule 22 of
by-law 862 be suspended f~r that purpose •
"That the third reading of the by-law be
taken as read,
Carried.
"That a leave be given to intruduce a by-law
to restrict speed of motor vehicles and .the
same be know read a first time,
Carried.
The By-law was then read a first 'time.
DAVIDSON:
HAMMOND'1
"THat the by-law before the Council be
read a secondtime AND THE Council resolve
itself into the committee of the whole for
that purpose,"
Carried.
The By-law was then read a second time.and approved by Council.
HAMMOND:
CHILD:
BELL:
DAVIS:
"That the by-law now before the council be
read a third time this day and rule 22 of
by-law· 862be suspended for the purpose."
"That the third reading of the by-law be taken
as read."
Carried
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BELL: "That leave be given to introduce a by-law
DAVIS: to authorize higher speed limites and the
same be'n~w read a first time,
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PATRICK:
DAVIDSON:
"That the by-law now before Counci'l be read
a second time and the Council resolve itself
into a committee of the whole for that purpose,
Carried.
The by-law was then read a second time and appvoved by council.
CHILD:
HAMMOND:
CORBETT:
PATRICK:
NEW BUSINESS
"That the by-law before council be read a
third time this day 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,
Reeve Davis brought to Councils attention that at a previous
meeting Mayor Murray had requested a detailed account of the
expenditure of County Levy that Aurora was charged in 1960
and Reeve Davis presented a detailed break down of the County
Levy amount to $62,012.83,
Reeve Davis stated.that our 1960 road rebate will amount to
$4,050,17. ~yor Murray stated that this was a very detailed
report, Reeve Davis stated he must compliment the girls in
the York County Office for prepari~g this report,
Reeve Davis stated that during discussion the sp~ed limited in
Regency Acres Subdivision it was brought to his attention that
what was to be done to provide a park in this area and Deputy
Reeve Patrick stated that he was going to arrange a meeting
of the Parks Committee for the following w~ek,
Councillor Bell stated that the recreation commission have the
playground equipment available and are only waiting for a
place to set this equipment up. ·
Councillor Child brought to councils attention that copies of
bill 89 would be distributed and this provides that the provincial
government will grant 50 percent of the cost of parks providing
a land use plan is submitted to tbam designating the parks to be
set up, Councillor Child stated that after the government
approval then the grant wil]. be paid on a 50 per cent basis,
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Mayor Maurray brought to councils attention that a Mr. Hertsberg
had visited Aurora with regards to the roof of the digester
at the Sewage Treatment Plant and asked if at all possible
if a portion of these hold backs monies might be paid to him •
Mayor Murray sgggested that C,ouncil appoint a 3 man committee
to study this matter and have the authority to clean up this
account.
DAVIS:
DAVIDSON:
"That the chairman of the Finance Committee,
Chairman of Property Committee and Deputy ,~1
Reeve .Patrick along with the Town Engtneer 1 study this matter and bring in a recommendation
to council as soon as possible.
Carried.
MayorMurray brought to councils attention that in connection
with Choice Cut Up Chicken Limited we must make a study of the
existing agreement and get at this project to complete thh
forcemain. This was placed under the streets committee for a
study.
Mayor Murray reminded Council that to-morrow evening there will
be a party for Sam King which will consist ofa dinner to-gether
with a presentation.
Councillor Child brought to councils attention that. at the las
planning board meeting discussion had been held regarding the
storage of planning board records and felt that the closet in
Council Chambers would be an ideal place. Council Approved
the use of this closet for planning'board record storage.
Councillor Stoddard brought to councils attentlonthe matter
regarding supplementary assessment and stated"!;hat the,Assessor ·~
had assured him that all assessment is up to date at this time
and that approximated $500.000 dollars of assessment had been
brought in since the beginning of the year and further that
the Assessor is of the opinion that the assessing of the
new homes in Sunnybrooki Subdivision at this time is premature.
Mayor Murray asked if this matter had come up in,a Committee
meeting previously and inquired why does it come right into
a council meeting • Councillor Stoddard replied that it had
not been brought before a Committee meeting previously but
that he had heard he would be aske.d to answer this question
at to-nights meeting •
Deputy Ree'0e Patrick stated that in. reply to Councillor
Stoddart's remarks he had attended County Council• the previous
thursd~y night and the County Assessor had advised him ~
that the houses in Sunnybrook Subdivision are going to be assessed,
and that he had told the Town Assessor ~uch. Deputy Reeve
P?>trick said that he. is not c:htizing thE!J assessor never the
less had been advised by other assessors that houses are at
when two thirds complete.
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Deputy Reeve Patrick inguired if Council are going to sit back
and let the sub -dividers go unassessed when homes ar e 90%
complete.and felt that the Town is losing many dollars by not
assessing til occupied. Councillor Hammond stated he had met
with the Town Assessor that afternoon to-gether with ¢ouncillor
Stoddard and that the Town Assessor had assured them that the
matter of the assessment in the sub-division is up to date and
further that he is not legally able to assess Sunnybrookc' sub-division
homes at this. Councillor Hammond stated that the assessor
is aware of the partial completion on part of the sub-divider and
would stem in immediately if this partial completion looked
intentional. Councillor Hammond :flurther stated that we might only
apply the laws of Government that exists. Town Assessor John
Thompson stated that his job was to bring in all the legal
assessment that he is abJ,.e We> and that the County Qssessor, in
the department of Municipal Affairs had advised that the Town
wait till the fall of the year to assess these homes.and further
that the Assessment Act ,provides that houses must be reasonably
iit for occupancy before assessing.
General discussion continued and it was summed up that the Town
should contact Mr. S, J. Kelner the sub-divider to complete the
services in the Sunnybrook sub-division and allow the builder~
to finish this project. Councillor Stoddard then commended the
Assessor for the supplementary assessment he has brought in.
Councillor Hammond brought to Councils attention that propane
gas tanks provides in the sub-divisions prior to natural gas
have not been installed adequately and subsequently have dropped
and broken and are a extreme hazzard at this present time.
Councillor Hammond felt that we should asked the Consumers Gas
Company to fasten thses prop:!l,ne containers strongly so they
will not fall down when the soil subsides, Reeve Davis suggested
that the Consumers Gas be notified that the full time fire Chief
supervise all propane gas instalations.
Mayor Murray brought to Councils attention that a week to-morrow
Reeve Davis anp himself would entrain to Chicago and that in
their in absenc.e 2/3 of Council might pati tion the clerk to
call a meeting of Council.
CORBETT: "That the meeting adjourn."
DAVIS:
THE meeting then adjourned,