MINUTES - Council - 19600516l
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MINUTES OF THE lOTH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER ON MONDAY, MAY 16mH. 1960 at 8.00 P.M.
PRESENT:
MAYOR:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE:
COUNCILLORS:,
HAMMOND:
CHILD:
ACCOUNTS
ABSENT
C.F. DAVIS (IN THE CHAIR)
S.G. PATRICK
BELL, CHILD, DAiiDSON, HAMMOND,
STODDART: CORBETT:
"That Reeve Davis take the Chair~'
Carried.
POLICE AND FIRE ACCOUNTS
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 Banner
Aurora Hydro Electric
Aurora Lithographers
Canadian General Electric
Carswell Co.
County of York
E. Holman
Lorimor Motors
Morning Drug St·ore
T·own of Newmarket
Peaches P.B Sation
D, Row
Rockwell Co.
Sainthill -Levine
A. J. Steven's Station
Tutton's ''
Wilsons Hardware
FIRE ACCOUNTS
Aurora Automotive
Aurora Hydro Electric
Canadian Dust Control
Daily Reports
Power Service
Office Supplies
Repair Mobile Unit
Criminal Code
Fingerprinting
Gas &Batteries
Cruiser Repairs & Service
Photo Supplies
Police radio Jan. Feb. Mar.
Cruiser Service
Revolvers
Meters Parts
Uniforms
Gas
Key Cutting
Bullets
62.72
2.86
19.55
35.24
lJ-.50
10.00
22.85
27.75
1.26
225.00
4.50
166.4Q
10.79
118.29
4.50
1.35
4. 75
SUB TOTAL •••••••••••• $722.3l
Oil
Service
Rubber Gloves
Service
17.99
25.90
9.06
43.89
4.70
lOTH. REGULAR
FIRE ACCOUNTS (Continued)
Gowan's Esso Service
La France Fire Engine
Wajax Equipment
Western Tire
Wilson & Cousins
PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS
2
Gas
Waterproof Coats
Hand pumper
Supplies
Scott Air Pack
.. Mask Sylinder
318.50
58.05
SUB TOTAL •••••••
May 16th, 1960
2.05
26.70
48.84
2.69
276.55'
$514.48
Polj_ce Accounts,,,,, •• , •• $722.31
Fire Acconnts •••••••••••• $514.48
·TOTAL ......... $1,236.79
DAVIDSON: "That the following accounts be paid, that the
Mayor issue orders on the Treaaurer for the same
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto."
PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS
STREET ACCOUNT
Attr·idge Lumber
Aurora Automotj_ve
Aurora Sand & Gravel
J, Chapman
Crest Hardware
Davey Tree Experts
Gormley Sand & Gravel
Gravely Canadian
E. Holman
Imperial OH
Jnstruments Ltd.
tee §and & Gravel
Rosco Metal
Stouffville Sand.& Gravel
Taylor Electric ,
Carried,
Truck Signs
6" Grinder 65.00
Power plug .68
Sand
Tools sharpened & tractor
parts
Tools & Supplies ·
Removal of lj_mbs & stubs
Crushed Stone 9 recoverable)
Mower Parts
Truck Fj_re 30.90
Lubricatj.on 5. 30
Diesel Fuel grader
Liaer with tripod
Steam Jenny rental
Sand & Gravel
Culvert
Stone & road gravel
Sump Pump repaj_rs
77 .oo
159.98
11.25
65.68
2l.e9
6.25
9.71
41.25
54.96
7.28
36.20
7.60
101.25
236.98
65.34
44.22
11.00
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·lOTH REGULAR 3 May 16th. 1960
PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS (Continued)
STREET ACCOUNT
Western Tire
Wilson Hardware
WATER ACCOUNTS
Aurora Hydro Electric
Associated Chemical Co,
Aurora Book, & Music
B,.F. Davis ,
F,rancis Hankin & Co,
;E. Holman
Taylor· Electric
Wilson Hardware
PRO ... 'PERTY ACCOUNTS
t Ton service
Pain, couplings,
bolts etc.
3.91
laJ!IterBs' 34· • 44
SUB TOTAL ••••• $936.29
534.10 Power service
Water billing
Chlorine
Supplies
269.85 803.95
16.00
1.05
Fuel
Copper Repair Service
Lubrication t ton
Telemetering Service
Hose, drill, supplies
SUB TOTAL
Streets Account
Water Account
26.50
2$.85
1.50
52.25
24.65
$953.75
$936.29
$953.75
TOTAL •••••••••••• $1,890.04 ··====
CORBETT: "That the following accounts be paid, that the
Mayor issue orders on the treasurer for the
same a.nd the Seal of the Corporation be
atili,ched hereto,
PROPERTY ACCOUNTS
SEWAGE TREATMENT ACCOUNTS
Aurora Hyd'ro Electric
Aurora Tank & Welding
Canadian Tndustries
Canada Wholesale
Ci~ies Service Oil
Harry Graham Delivery
Strathdee Transport
Teylor Electric
Wallace & Tiernan
Wilson Hardware
Carried,
Power Service
Buildigg up tank
Chlorine . 1040.80
Less credit 831.14
Packing
Gear Lub
Delivery
Freight
Relay Blocks & Service
Chlorinator repairs
Paint & Oil
298.89
9.75
209.66
18.24
6,05
1.50
53.62
73.50
90.35
M2.
SUB TOTAL ••••••• $768.51
lOTH, REGULAR
PROPERTY ACCOUNTS
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
Attridge Lmnber Co.
Aurora Hydro Electric
Aurora Tank & Weldj_ng
J, Chapman
Cities Service Oil
Crest Hardware
B.F. Davis
A.W. Heard
Wilson Hardware
GENERAL ACCOUNTS
4 May 16th, 1960
Lumber Town Park Fence
Street Lites 879.11
Power Service 36,01
Re-inforing park benches
80 irons for seats
Gasoline
Fuel
105.90
27.20
Bolts for park benches
Cement for park benches
Painting & decor~~~~¥works
Building paper liquor vote
Supplies p. benches
cleaning supplies
1.75
14.10
100.52
91.70
915.12 •. 13.32
136.00
133.10
:,4. 38
6.25
425. 00
_;!,16-. 37.
SUB TOTAL .••••••• ~!~§i1;~i
Sewage treatment accounts $ 768,51 .
~operty Upkeep accounts $1,841,2~
TOTAL .....•.•..... $ 2,602.75
STODDART: "That the follwing accoundls be paid, that the
Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the
same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto,"
GENERAL ACCOUNTS
Attridge Lumber Co,
Aurora Banner
Aurora Book & Music
Aurora Greephouse
Aurora Lithpgraphers
J, Browning
Canadian Gopd Roads Assoc.
Central Off~ce Supplies
Carried
Boarding up house recoverable
Public Notices 69.58
Advertising 22.49
Liquor vote expense 339.27
lllanger signs 11.10
Envelopes 23,0Q
Office Supplj_es
Presentation
Office Supplies
Mileage
Traffic Control Engineer
Ditto Supplies
16.16
465.53
3.0 0
20.00
8.19
12.50
12.50
8.75
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10 TH REGULAR
GENERAL ACCOUNTS (Continued)
Clerk of Legislation Ass.
County of York Registry Off.
Grand & Toy
Cunningham & Hill '
Hart .JVlanuf.
Ont, Municipal Stationers
Townsend & Kent
WAGE ACCOUNTS
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12 Copies Bill 89
Land Sales Lists
Kraft Envelopes
Seven rods'
6 Prints
Assessors Sheets
Minute Sheets
May 16th, 1960
3.00
3.66
14.90
21.15
2,00
1.21
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TOTAL •••••••••••• $596,85
STODDART: "That the Wage Account be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasur&r for the same
RELIEF ACCOUNTS
HAMMOND:
Bell:
· ' RELIEF ACCOUNTS
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."
Car:!Cied.
Mrs. E. Cavan
Mrs, B. Cryderman
Miss H, Preston
Relief
Relief
Relief
60.00
67.34
48.00
Clara Beckett
M, Hennigar
Cooper's Rest Home
CORRESPONDENCE
Supplementary Assistance
II It II If
Re Nellie Dion
TOTAL
25.00
20.00
49.25
$269.59
·A letter from the city of Peterboroug¥oncering the endorsement
of a resolution to the Federal Government regarding '· the
unemployment situation at the present in the area and the request
that the government take act~on to elivate this action was read.
lOTH. REGULAR
BELL:
CORBETT:.
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"That the Council of the Town of Aurora
endorse this resolution.
Carried,
A·letter frqmlVIr. &. Mrs. A. Heard 89 Ross St. Aurora regarding
the situation of junk piled in the back yard of 83 Rqss St.
was read.
CORBETT"
CHILD:
"That this matter be referred to the York
County Health Unit for investigation.
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Carried.
A letter from Mr. L, c. Lee, Q.C. regarding the issuence of a
building permint to Mr. W. Thompson on Victoria St. was read.
It was decided that this letter be referred to new business.
A letter from Mr. J. F, Topp president Regency Acres Ratepayers
Association requesting Council support to the organization of a
safety council for the Town of Aurora was read.
A Mr. Powell and a Mr. Egah from Regency Acres appeared before
Council in support of their written request. These gentlemen
stated that they felt strongly towards the setting up of a
safety council in Town and that they had the full support of the
Ratepayers Aeeociation together with the Police Department and
Department of Transport who will go along and assist them .
in setting up a work shop etc, Mr. Egan then presented to Council
a copy of a by-law concerning the matter that is in existence
in the Township of North York and requested that Council
propruse this by-law for consideration.
Councillor Child inquired if our Junior Chamber of Commerce
did not look after this. Councillor Stoddart replied that in
the past they had looked after this safety council and the Chief
of·Po~ice stated that we did have a very good safety council.
but the Junior Chamber of Commerce· had taken it over and since
they felt they did not have the full support of Council it had
gone down hill and eventually vanished. Reeve Davis felt that
one or two Council members should be represented on the safety
council. Councillor Hammond stated that the Junior Chamber of'.
Commerce some time ago had gone a little way toward starting a
safety councul but had found very little interest fostered by the
sehools add this would appear to be the main source of interest.
Councillor Hammond stated that since a number of people are
interested now it may incur the interest of principals of the
schools at this time and we should lend our support to it and
ascertain if bringing in this by-law would improve the situation,
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Councillor Child inquired if this was for sub-divisions only
and Mr. Egan replied that it was definately a council for the
whole Town. Gouncillor Davidson felt that this was a worth
while suggestion and that we should support these people and
would move that·we go along with them. Councillor Bell
recommended that Counci+lor Hammond be a representative of
Council on the safety council, DEputy Reeve PatriQ~ stated
that a safety council is a very good thing and we must get
the backing of the schools since we need the proper organization
to taach safety in our schools. Councillor Stoddart stated
that a few years previous our local paper had been awarded the
prize for s~ety advertising and that we need the newspapers
support and felt that our present Editor will go along with
this organLzation. It was suggested that the by-law requires
study and that this study be given, The matter was then left
in abeyance the by-law being referred to Councillor Hammond,
A letter from Mr. L.C. Lee, Q.C. thanking Council for the
presentation of flowers while he was hospitalililesdwas read.
PATRICK: "That this letter be filed.''
CORBETT: Carried
Councillor Stoddard presented a report of the Police and Fire
Committee in which the committee respectfully submit the
following;
STODDARD'f:
DAVIDSON:
STODDART:
That the applj.eation of William :Wayne Kirk
23 Royal Road, Aurora, for taxi driver"s
license be granted.
"That the report of the Police and Fire
Committee, re: application for Taxi driver's
license be accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried.
"That the school support of the following property
be amended to Separte School rather than
Public School:
Roll Number 4-2379 150 Temperance ST.
Carried
Councillor Davidson presented a report of the works Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
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"That the contract with Bert Huffman re new
well construction be amended to include the
following additional prices:
5 feet of screen @ 83.23 per ft.
5 feet of drilling @ 12.00 per ft.
Setting & Developing extra 5 feet
TOTAL
$ 416.15
60.00
290.00
$766.15
.lOTH REGULAR
DAVIDSON:
PATRICK:
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May 16th, 1960
"That the report of the Works Committee
re additional cost·. of new well contract
of $766.15 be approv~d andthe Seal· of the
Corporatton be attached hereto,"
CarrJ.ed,
Councillor Davidson presented a verbal report in which he stated
the Works Committee had visited the sight of the Aurora District
High School and had looked at the dra,inage problem however the
Committee were not in a position to make any decision at this time
and recommend that the Town Engineer look at this problem and make
a recommendation • It was decided that the Town,Engineer would
look into this matter,
Councillor Davidson stated he would like the Works Committee and
Council to visit and look at the road at Choice Cvt Up Chicken Ltd,
Councillor Davidson stated we must do something about this road
and wondered if part of its costs might be obtained from Choice
Cut Up Chicken Limited,. Town Engj.neer Mr. Murray stated that plans
are in his possession regarding an 8 inch water main to go down this
road and at present they are waiting on the Ontario Water Resources
Commission to okay the industrial waste. Reeve Davis stated that
we are faced with another culvert and require a catch basin on the
north side, Councillor Hammond stated that if the crown of the road
is brought down to the south could it not drain down and the Town
Engineer answered that it could not, Councillor Harrunond stated that
this is washing our road out and the Town Engineer replied that it
is up to Choice Cut Up Chicken ~td, to provide draj.nage of their
parking lot, Councillor Davidson then stated that the grader had
been u:p this road and that stone had been placed on it but the stolfll
has now,dissappeared,
Councillor Bell br<;mght to Council:~· attention that previously
he had brought forward a motion that the tradesmen and peddlers
license be increased to :lnoo. a:p.d that he had felt strongly on this
matter and thinks it should be followed up and this incr('Jase
j_nsti tued. R.eeve Davis stated that a Committee meeting would be
required to draw up the proper by-law. Councillor Bell stated he
wou1d cal1 a meeting of the by-laws Committee.
Councillor Hammond presented a report of lt!he Services Committee in
which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
That letters be sent to those industries concerned in the
reduction of smok~m_raission and air po.J.lution asking for their ·
co-operation in bringing about a reduction of smoke nuisance,
and pointing out that in the event of not being able to obtain
such co-operation, steps may he necessary to involl:e legislation to
control smoke abatement, Further, that any help or information to
assist these industries to achieve this objective will be fo.r'thcoming
from this Council'.
HAlVIIVIOND ::
BELL:
"That the report of the Services Committee re
Smoke Abatement, now before Council be accepted.
Carried.
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May 16th. 1960
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Council Child presented a veral repart in which he stated that
a planning Committee hufl be meeting had been held regarding the
replacement of building inspector and the Committee had now
established a method of payment that would be adopted and
further that 3 applicants bad been selected and they would be
interviewed on this coming Wednesday night,
Councillor Corbett stated he had been handed a letter previousiy
to investigate a matter at the Arena Restaurant on Yonge St. S
regarding the erilargeing of their premises and the beautifying
of the area. Councillor Crovett" stated he had talked to the
owner and had witnessed a model plan of extension and beautification
programme to .take place on the north side ofthe building,
Councillor Child Stated that himself and Councillor Stoddart
had vis:i!ted the Arena Restaurant and had seen these plans
and if these plans·were fullfilled the sight would become very
beautiful, Councillor Child stated they had pointed out the
flood hazzard in this. area but felt it would be okay. &ouncillor
Child further stated that while they were on the sight there
was a great deal o:j;'Anilk flowing into the creek, Councillor
Stoddart stated that the gentleman would be ppending M.s money
in fixing up this sight and that he should be encouraged and
further that the milky water should be cleared up, Deputy
Reeve Patrick·felt that this milky water was from Anodizing.
Councillor Corbett summarized that this was a verbal report
and he will have a Committee meeting regarding this matter in
the near future,
Councillor Corbett inquired if Chairman of Property was in
charge of Town.park sports. Councillor Child stated it was
his understand that the Parks Board look after parks itself
and Property looks after what goes in the park, Councillor
Corbett stated that the back stops are the Town Property '
and it would appear that some need replaceing • Councilor
Bell advised that according to the Provincial Government
there are no grants on capital expenditures and a ruling he
had received that all equipment·barring small equipment for
children belongs to·the Parks Board, on Town Council and not
recreation and this would place it in the category of Parks
Board or Property of Council, Councillor Hammond stated that
a soft ball league had been formed through the Youth Club
and they are concef'ned with a ball diamond in the :Park and
· that we should make and attempted to place the park in good
condition for playing ball. Deputy Reeve Patrick stated that
the Recreation Director.·· advises the Town when they should
grade etc. Councillor Corbett stated that a request had'been
placed for the repairs of back stops, the replacement of a
new top and portions tied up and that wings beiplaced on
the sides about 30 feet long by 7 feet high, Councillor Corbett
stated he would hesitate placing wings with regards to hard
ball ~nd that we require a hard ball diamond in some other
location. Deputy Reeve Patrick stated that the Horse Show
held each year costs the Town money each year to fix up the
park it was subsequently decided that the Town Superindent
contact the Recreation Director and obtain prices on what·
they need and the a Committee meeting would be called in the
near future to finalize the matter.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councillor Davidson stated he had received a letter in the middle
of last winter from a gentJ.eme.n in Regency Acres located near
the water t1;wrer and this · _ gentleman had decided to put in a
driveway. Councillor Davidson ·stated that this gentleman
now desires us to decide if he can put in this drive way and in
what location and further that he would be willing to throw any
fill on top of OQr water service. Reeve Davis stated that
there should be an agreement in this connection.
PATRICK: '
DAVIDSON:
"That the Town Engineer visit this gentleman
$ith regards to the layout of the road etc.
and report back to Council.
Carried
The Town Engineer t~en requested the assistance of the Town
Solicitor in this connection.
Councillor Stoddart stated that Councillor Bell and himself would
arrange a meeting soon with the Town solicitor regarding the
:-, interpretatioiun of certain letters from Consolll.idated
Building Corporation.
Councillor Corbett stated that at the last meeting of Council a
matter had been left in'the hands of the Deputy Reeve, Councillor
Stoddart and Councillor Bell to meet at, the disposal_ plant last
Friday evening. At this meeting they had met the enginaer and
contractor and had liiuhked at the top of the digestor and further
that a hose. had shoWn numerous bubbles coming from the top of the
digestor roof in piJt-holes, Councillor Corbett advised that
a conclusion had been reached that they are going to put oh some
patch and the contractor would_experiment with other material
on a. other square and on the 30th. of May they were to meet
their agaj_n and ascertain what, the results are.
Councillor Childj.Lnquired if the Town Engineer had progressed any
further with regards to the Paving of'Town Streets and there
estimated costs. Town Engineer Mr. Murray advised. that the
programme concerning soil testing is approximately 60% completed
and that the Engineer desired a §treet Conunittee meet'ing to go
over a preliminary set of figures that are now in his possession
and ready.
Councillor Hammond inquired if Town Engineer could shed any light
on the Sunnybrl!1ok Sub 7 division and advise if they are under
way at the present time. Town Engineer Mr. Murray explained that
he had a meeting wL:th their Engineer and"'dontractor and that
it now rests in the their Engineer's hands to get this job finished.
Mr Murray further stated that he had received a que.tation concerning
the cost of removafu of trees on Wellington St. and this was now
in Mr. S.J. Kelner's hand,
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Councillor Davidson stated it had been approprj.ated in
the 1960 budget to re-surface Vic' tor1"and Metcalfe Streets
and inquired if the Town ill going ahead or should we waite
until the costs of pavj.ng streets has been ascertained,
Councillor Child felt thai if the paving prograrr~e is to go
ahead then the paving on a large basis should less inespensive
than doing one or two small j'obs only. ·
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This letter was left to be furthered at a meeting with the
Town Engine:er on Wednesday evening,
Councillor Davidson then referred to a letter from the
John Manville Co. concerning the use of their pipe and
stated that this company desire a meeting with Council. This.
matter was left o"ver for a meeting to be held on Wednesday
June lst.
Councillor Corbett stated that several times he had brought
up the subject concerning se£ety walks on Yonge St. and
Councillor Bell replied that -this matter was covered in a
Police by-law in his possession and that a meeting of the
By-law Committee would be called shortly to deal with this
matter.
BY-LAW!
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The by-law to regulate and govern lading houses and the keepers
of lo~ing houses and .for revoking of any license,
BELL: "That the by-law now before Co'uncil ·be reas
HAJYIMOND: · a second time and that. the Council resolve /d
itself into a committee of the whole for . / '?'· 'V'
that purpose."
Carried,
The by-,law was then read a second time and the schedule of
license fees was completed upon the second reading.
All in favour of the second reading of the-by-l·aw.
HAJYIMOND:
STODDART:
CHILD:
CORBETT:
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Carried
"That the by-law now before Counci.l be read
A third time thi·S day and that rule .. 22 of
' by-law 862 be suspended for that purpose.
"That the third reading {)f the by-law be
taken·as.read,
Carried.
All, in favour of the third reading of the by-law,
Carried,
lOTH F.EGULAR
BELL:
DAVIDSON:
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"That leave be given to ind\roduce a by-law to
provide in part the funds reguired by the Aurora
Hydro Electric and that the same benow read a
first time, vl 1~.} -
Carried,
The by-law was then'read a first time.
~TODDART:
DAVIDSON:
"That the by-law now before Council be read a
second time and that the Council resolve itself into
a committee of the whole for that purpose,
Carrj_ed,
The by-law was then read a second time and,carried
NEW BUSINESS
The letter of ~~. L.C. LEE, Q.C. regarding a building permit issued
to W.J. Thompsons was brought forward, Mr. Lee appeared before
Council and stated that this permit concerned a problem with him
and felt it was only proper he should write this letter and advise
Council of his concern in this matter. Mr. Lee advised he had
written Mr. Thompson when he had leardnd the permit had been issued
and felt that Council should have had all the facts on hand at the
time of the issuance of said permit. Mr. Lee stated that he maintains
that this area being zone_d residentially the Council has no power
to issue a permit other then residential purposes and that Council
should obtain an e,xpert opinion in this mattel'. Mr. JJee stated he
had discussed the situation with a Municipal solicitor and his view
concurs with Mr. Lees•. Mr Lee stated if it is to be a commercial
area then the zoning must be changed and the Ontario Municipal Board
must consent and interested parties would be allowed to attend such
a hearing. Mr. Lee further stated that, Council may only act within
the powers that are given to it. Mr. Lee further stated that it
may be tha.t those on Victoria ,St. in other residences do not know
what is meant by the issuance of this permit and stated it was the
legality of the thing to which he was mostly concerned, Mr. Lee felt
that if this is .to be a commercial area than anyone on the street
has the same right to request a permit for commercial purposes such
as a restaurant e,te. Mr. Lee stated that lilhis is definately a
resddential street, He is paying $500. a year taxes and should have
the privacy of a residence and not have to put up w:i.th trucks going
in and out next deor. Mr. Lee stated that it was his understand-
ing that embalming was to be carried on together with a showroom for
caskets in this spot on Victorj.a St. and this definately would take
away the p~ivacy of the area and further he did not wish to live
there if this is so,
Councillor Chiilld answerd mr. Lee and advised that there is no zoning
by-law in the Town of Aurora, Mr. Lee. stated that there was a zoning
map and that this map is registered in the registry office and there-
fore is effect and bindidg, C.ouncillor Childadvised Mr. JJee that
he must be referring to a Land use plan that sets out 4 classes at
the present time s;uch as sewered area.nonsewered area etc.
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Councillo~ Child stated there is no such thing as a zoning
by-law Fn the Town of Aurora. ~~. Lee advised he can produce
a letter rom the Department of Planning and Developement some
years ago and shall communicate with fuhis department to further
this matter. Councillor Child brought to JV!r, Lee's attention
h this letter was incorrect since you might build up but you
can 1 t build down and Mr. Lee advised he had changed his line
of talk from that contained in the letter. Councillor Child
then advised that the permit had been issued on the basis that
we were only extending an existing funeral home and felt that
funeral homeswere in the same catagory as.churches and
cemetaries. Mr. Lee stated that this establishment is beyond
a funeral home now and Councillor Child asked why. Since
their extension is going to alleviate the parking on Victoria St,
from the present condition. Mr. Lee stated that a present
they have trafficwith cars other than funeral days and that
the embalming had been carried on at the store on Yonge St.
and is now going on Victoria ST. and the traffic w:;t·',Jhl will
be heavier. Councillor Child stated that the permit was
issued and in his opinion we were not doing any more than
the extension of a existing funeral home and it is still going
to be a funeral home and further we are not changing the land
use one iota. Mr. Lee stated that this is a residential area
and their is no right to grant a permit for construction or
addition to a non conforming use type of building, Councillor
Child stated that if we had a zoning by~law in force he would
agrl'1e with Mr. Lee 100 .. per cent • Councillor Child further,
stated that a. precedent had been set in civil cases of funeral
homes being classified si.milar to churches and not as a
commercial business. Mr. Lee then stated he is engaging a
Council in Toronto to further this matter,
PATRICK:
BEJJL:
"T'·.hat this matter be referred to the Planning
Committee-for study and further consideration
and a -report be brought back to Council.
Carried,
Councillor Child then stated regardless of the vote taken
pursuant to the liquor ljcence Act on April 2nd 1960 the
Liquor Control Board of Ontario requjre a motion from Council
officially requesting the construction of sto.res within our
Town,
CHII,D: "The.t the Tovm of .Aurora officially request
the Liquor Control Board of Ontario to
construct a Liquor Outlet and a Brewers
Retail Outlet within the Town pursuant to
the.result .of the liquor vote held April
2nd. 1960,"
Carried
lOTH. REGULAR _, 14 May 16th, 1950
Councj_J.J.or Davidson brought to Councils attention that he had
been contacted the pasiSaturday afternoon by a resident of
Regency Acres Sub-division i.n. regards to fiNing up Johnson Road
so that he might be able to get in and out, Councillor Davidson
stated that this gentleman had advised he was coming to Council
to criticize' for the condition of' this road. Councillor Davidson .
advised he had contacted the Engineer and he had stated that the
Town has no business interf'erring with, the sub-division roads at
the present time,
DAVIDSON:
CHILD:
"That a letter be written from council to
li'Ir, Zeldo-n statj_ng that complaints had been
received from residence of' Regency, Acres
and requesting that they place these roads
in passable condition.
Town Enginaer li'Ir, Murray stated that he is in constant touch
with the Regency Acres engineer, that the bull dozers must use
these roads to get from job to. job and thj_s would appear to
be one of those things that must happen in a new sup-division
since equipment must get around and thereby rip up roads in
so doing,
The motion was then carried,
.Councillor Child brought to Councils attention that he had
arranged a meeting with a probable industry contact with li'IrT:,
S, Sobara and then had learned that Mr, Sobara h.ad postponed
the meeting as he stated he would be out of' town, Councillor
.Child then advised that he had now arranged a meeting for this
Thursday and certainly hoped thi · s me.eting. did not fall through
to,
CHILD: "That we continue past' the hour of 11 P.M,
Carried.
Tovm Engineer lVIr, Murr.a,y read a lfiltter with regards to a drainage
problem at MacPherson's Garage on Yonge St. South in Aurora. and
this matter was referred to the Streets Committee for study and
recmmmendation.
Town Engineer Mr. Murray then read a letter from Aurora Heights
and from R. E, Winters the Engineers concerning a drai"lage
problem in the sub-division and this matter was left in the
hands of the TowiJ. Engineer.
Councillor Hammond then advised Council that following this
evenings meeting a film showing various types of graders would
be sho\m,
' ' CORBETT"
PATRICK:
"THat the meeting adjourn,
The meeting then adjourned.
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