MINUTES - Council - 19600606: I
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MINUTES OF TI-lE 11Tl1 REGULAR MEETING OF COUNOI'L I-!ELD .J:N .THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER ON MONDAY, JUNE 6th. 1960 at 8 P.M.
PRESENT:
MAYOR:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE'!
COUNCILLORS:
PATRICK: '
STODDART:
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CORRESPONDENCE
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D.J. MURRAY (KN THE CHAIR)
ABSENT
S~G. PATRICK
BEEL, CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON, HAMMOND
STODDART.
"That the minutes of May2nd, 16th. and 24th.
1960 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
A letter from a resident in the Town of Barrie together with
a lenglhly schedule concerning railway commuter service to
Toronto and asking Town of Auroras consideration in this matter
was read.
PATRICK: "That this letter and schedule be referred to
STODDART: the Servicea Committee for study and recommendation~
Carried.
A letter from the Loyal True Blue & Orange Home requesting
permission to-hold their annual tag day in Aurora on_Saturday
September 24th. 1960 was read.
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PATRICI:
CHILD:
"That approval be given from fvr the Loyal
True Blue and Orange Home.to hold their tag
day on the above. date~
Carried.
A letter from the firm of Sawer-Massey advising Council that
a number of street sweepers were procurable from them was read.
PATRICK:
STODDART:
"That·this letter be i'eferred to Streets
Committee for study and recommendation."
Carried.
A letter from the 'Ontario Municipal Association, Town and V:i.llage
Section, concerning the Seventh Annual Conference to be held in the
Town of Ajax on June 17th. & 18th. 1960 was read.
STODDART: "That Mayor Murray attend this conference."
PATRICK:
Carried
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A letter from J\llr~. Laura Fisher tharikirig Council for their
remembrance of Mr. Jim Fis(£her 1 s Ninety-Eighth iil:i~!-'l.:da::r
was read,
STODDART: "That this letter be filed,"
PATRICK:
Carried,
X A letter from Consolidated Building Corporation Limited
concerning the condition of the roads in Regency Acres and in
reply to Town of Aurora letter of May 23rd. and further advising
Conncil this letter and been referred to a Mr. Shankman for
immediate attenticm''was •.read. ·
HAMMOND: "That this letter be filed."
PATRICK:
Carried,
A letter from the Metropolitan Toronto Civil Defence Organization
requesting Council to enact a resolution concerning Civil Defence
was read,
·rt was requested that this letter be held over for unfinished
bus.irte ss.
Thre.e letters from the Offic.e gf the Prime Minister Ottaw~f-1
Mr. C. A. Cathers, M.P. and Mr. Michael Star, Minister of Labour
acknowledging receipt of the Town of Aurora resolution on
unemployment situation in this area were read.
BELL: .
HJI!Jli'IMOND:
"That these letters be filed."
Carried,
A letter frorli' a:~. R. Taylor, Toronto, Ontario advising
Council that he ··had :Qurchased a home in Balmoral Park, Aurora
but as of this date had not been able to take occupancy in
this home was read.
BELL:
DAVIDSON:
"That this letter be referred to the Planning
Committee for study and recommendation,"
CArried;
A le-tter from-Aurora Heights Limited advising Council that on
June 7th. 1960 Beamish Construction Company will commence work
on the asphalt surface of Aurora Heights Drive and further that
tenders with the closing date of June 17th. 1960 had been
. ·· advertised• in connection. with the completetion of secondary
roads within this sub-diyision was read.
HAMMOND: "That the Town Engineer be instructed to watch
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CORBETT: 'this situation and if found that Beamish Construction ·.
Company do not commence proceedings on. June 7th 1960
as stated-'that the Town Engineer inform the Mayor
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and that a special ~ouncil meeting be called to deal
with this problem."
Carried,
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11th Il.EGtl'LAR 3 .Tune 6th. 1960
A letter from Regency Acres Ratepayers Association concerning
the matter of a 24" dralimage pipe and tequesting the Council
place griells at both ends of this pipe and further concerning
the possible fencing and pa~ement of a foot path leading
throught to Jones Court were read.
This letter was referred to unfinished business.
A letter from Mr.. Merri t the County of York Weed Inspector
concerning a programme in c.onnection with we.ed control
to be held on June 9th. at lO.A.M. was read.
PATRICK:
CORBETT:
"That this l.etter .be turned ov:er to the
Town. Weed Inspector."
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A letter from Mr. A. Hulse, Solicitor in the Town of Aurora
regarding Thompson's Funeral Service and a building permit.
issued fJJr extension to lhhis service was read,
HAMMOND:
BELL:
"That in the event.of.considerable discussion
:Chis matter that this letter be referred to
unfinished business."
Carried.
Mayor lV!urray brought. to Councils attention that a letter had
bl!len received from Roselawn Farms Ltd. concerning a request
to inaugerate delivery of their products in the.Town of Aurora
and Mayor Murray explained that Roselawn Farms had that day ·
advised that they would not attend Council this evening .and
further requested that. their letter be wi.tll.drawn from
correspondence.
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DELEGlCTJCONS
Mr. Glass and·a. Mr, Ward appeared befdre Council on behalf
. of the Parks Board and stated that it is r.egrett(!ld that
Mr. Bennett could not also attend this evening. Mr. Glass
stated that he would like to present to Council 3 points
for furmherance.
1. That the Parks Board have requested this delegation
to obtain some clarification re their duties for 1960 and
whether the Parks Board or the Parks Committee of Council.
have the power and felt that two bodies working on the
same· thing were not satisfactory.
2. Mr. Glass stated it was their feeling that the Parks Board
or the Parks Committee of Council should work in close harmony
with the Planning Board.
3, Mr.· Glass stated that this third item was of an urgent nature
and concerned the land in the area of the swimming pool and
felt that this land might be designed for Park purposes.
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Mr. Glass stated that it was his understand that these parcels are
now for sale and it is the general feeling that this is a desirable
piece of property for Parks purposes.
Mayor Murray advised Mr. Glass that this year a great deal of park
work mQ.st be done and for economy sake the Town equipment should
be gsed for grading and levelling. Mayor .,Murray further stated that
Parks Board could not use this equipment without Councils permission
and that was one reason why the Council set up the Parks Committee
and they will work hand in hand with the Parks Board to get this
work done. Deputy Reeve Patrick thanked Mr·.Glass for his report
and advised that we must authorize the Engineer to stake out the
measurements of the parks in order that we may know the exact
location for grading and levelling. Deputy Reeve Patrick further ·
stated that rain this spring has hald up this park work and that
the park location in Regency Acre sub-division is in a boggy section
and further that once the land has dried it will be easy to grade
and fix. Jlllr. Glass referred to the purchase of this property and
inquired if he might tell the Real Estate Agent that the Town has
some interest in purchasing this land. Councillor Child stated·
. that under the new bill 89 ·of the Provincial Government a Municipality .
might apply for financial assistance from the Department of Planning
and Development and felt we should take the initiative and show
it on our land use plan. Councillor Child stated that one requiste
of Bill 89 requires a definate plan for parks to be prepare·d
and this plan must be approved by the Planning Board and further
that between the two bodies we should be able to set up excellent
park areas. Mr. Bolsby inquired if the obstruction of the dam at
the north end would be removed and the Town Engineer advised that
the removal of this dam had been started however the wet weather
had held up the progress. Mr. Ward stated that our biggest problem
was a;~t Regency Acres Park Area and. that the play ground equipment
would be placed in the school yard temporarily. Mayor Murray
stated that the entire park programme had been held up due to wet
weather and Council was thanked liy Mr. Glass for their courtesy.
A Mr. G. Rose appeared before Council concerning a problem at his
home.on Wenderly Drive ·concerning water draining down through
'his property. Mr. Rose stated 'previously a ditch had been dug to
drain this water but since it had appeared to be a definate ha.zzard
and being located on his property did not want to be responsible
for any mishap that he had filled this hole in with earth· and now
certain neighbours are complaining because· the hole had been filled
After further discussion it'waa ascertained that this matter would
be taken up in Committee reports. .,
Mr. Shoniker appeared before Council•and stated that he and a
Mr. Bell are here this evening regardinga point in the sub-division
agreement between the Town and Sunnybrook Investments Limited.
Mr. Shoniker stated that we· are vitally concerned with the services
being completed in the sub-division and have sold a number of houses
~ and are unable to give occupancy a:'t this time. Mr. Shoniker stated
that Sunnybrook Investments Limited !ll'e required to pay the Town of
Aurora on behalf of Aurora Heights Limited an amount of money
regarding storm outlets and ,inquired· if this had been donw. aa of this
date.
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C?uncillor Ch:j.l~ Advised he has an agreement in his hand but
d~d not know th~s agreement was in existence until this evening
therefore had not had an opportunity to ~repruse a~though it was
his understanding the Town Engineer and the Town Solicitor have
g'one over it. Councillor Child further stated that he understood
Mr. Kelner has a cheque ready for sig.\ning as soon as this
agreement it is sighned and further that Mr. Kelner had forwarded
a copy of this ag::lleement to1Aurora Heights Limited and had not
reeeived any answer fvum them as yet. Councillor Child stated
he had only heard f:oom Mr. Kelner this evening and had not' .been
aware that such an agreement was here until the clerk had handed
it to him this evening.
Town Engineer Mr. Murray stated that the agreement had been passed
over to Mr. Lee and he had prepared a new one and sent copies to
Sunnybrook and Aurora Heights Limited and a letter had been received
from Mr. Kelner suggesting s,ome changes in respect to Mr. Lee 1 s
D J draft form of agreement, however Mr. Murray fe+t that the'Town
might now agree with these proposed changes. Councillor Chi:i.d .
felt we should hold a meeting first and have this matter finalized'.'
:Further discussion followed Mr. Shoniker stated·he required a
·letter from the Town to Shon Construction Limited that. as of this
date no agreement has been signed nor have any monies been paid
over.
STODDART:
CHILD:
"That the letter requested by Mr. Shoniker
be forwarded."
Carried
· Mr. Topp preseident of Regency Acres Rate payers Association
appeared before Council and stated he would like an answer with
.. . regards to the question of speeding and the legality of stop
signs in the south end of Town and Council Bell repied that he
had a report from the by-law Committee and the items mentioned
by Mr. Topp were covered in this report.
REPORTS' OF COMMITTEES
Councillor Davidson presented a report of the Works Committee
concerning surface water d~ainage problem Case Subdivision in
'c-Which the Committee respectfully submitted the followi.ng:
1. History : After many ·Complaints from residents of ·this
subdivision and theworks committee reporting to Council at the
10th regular meet.ing, it was dec!hded that the Town Engineer would
look into this matter.
11. Investigation: On Friday evening May 20,1960 the Committee
c~airman accompanied by the Town Engineer visited the site and
observed the following conditions:
1. Surface water collecting ofi the Woods farm. property to the
south due to field grades and not due to any water course, is·
drained to the rear of th~ High School Property, this water
augmented by storm water deposited on the school property
especially at the time of spring run-off when the ground is
frozen proceeds along the east property line of the school
property to a point between the residences on Dunning Ave. and
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Iber Court.over
It was reported
sprin~ run-off.
whose back lots it flows easterly to Wenderly Drive.
that· the flow was 18 ft. across at~ the tiilte·· &f the last ,.
The .. -subdividers Engineers, Twon Planning and Consultants Ltd,.
eviEl.ently have not des'igned. any facilities for lookirrg after this
drainage. •
The .run-off conditions are accente.d by the two recently constructed
work.s... .
1. The high School has paved. the major portion of their land
between the east boundary.· · · ·
· 11. The subdivider has dammed. normal field run-off and increased -
the. run-off by rais:limg houses approximately· 2 ~eet higher than
normal ground conditions o;n Ib~r Cour:t ,and having the ·roofs of
these houses· through 'their'drai!!-age.systema deposite the storm
eaves..:.trough water into the same l'tr.ea l:lasin,
111; 1\'!ethbds of attao.king· the; problem
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General: . This problem· 6i-iginates on other than land owned a;nd .
· aacepted by the ToW!).~ . The.refore ,, for any works to be. constructed by
the ·•T.o,wn appropriate· permissi'ons Should ·be obtained from the. High
Schob1.Board, the Subdivider, or' the private OWB:ners· of the residential
lots;' · · ·
If the Town Coj.mc:i,l decides to do the work,· however, the Town
. solicitor should be.consulted. as to the ~owns responsibility.
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There are three ways of alleviating tb.is problem.
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( 1) The most expensive and .. probably the best way would be to.
extend the '18" storm· sewer· on Dun,ning Ave.; westerly to jus't · west
of the . east property A]oi;ne. of the High School property an.d then .
instal' twp catch basi'(lt:l ·on the High School property comaE;Jc1;ing.
them wi:th ·the ·storm. s~wer ··on Dumaing Ave. An approximate. price on
this wo~k w,o~ld be at \east five thousand dollars. . · ··· !
(2) Ihsta.i:L' !'!-ditchne~ ~he east side of the High. School pJ;'operty to
take the major -flow out t~Dunning Ave~ and empty it into a catch .
. basin connec-ted with 'the previously recommended storm sewer on Dunning
. Ave. ·
( 3) Install a dftch near tne est property line of the. High School
from the south ·edge of the,_pavement to the rear property line· ·extended
of the residential lots on Dunning and Iber Court.. Then Install a ·.
sodded ditch along or near to the rear lot line of these residential
lots to take the water to .. the ditch.·in Wenderly Drive.~ Due to the
/drainage conditions on Wen'd.e;r:ly Drive and the difficulty. toma:j_:q.ta,in
the road culvert across Iber'Qourt it was previously 'recommended to.the sub-di
divider that the west di,t.ch between Iber Court and Dunning Ave .• on
Wenderly Drive should bEV deeJ>ened and a 15. ", 20 ,foot long drive way
cul'l1e:rt 'be· installed .in .:the Two driveways. ·
' ' . -~ . :--. -:--. ~ A;ny of the above works should be done under the supervision .of the
sub-dividers engineers who,_have designed l!Ihe storm drainage on Dunning Ave.
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.1 Discussion followed this report in which Go{i:ncillor Davidson<:'·i ·
' further ,stated. that the ditch .that Mr. Rose-has »ille.d in .: ' , .·
.would cause th~· .ha~king up of water. shoul(],_;_;Lt;·.l'(=iin. :·.To'wil e,li$ll.neer ·
Mr. Murray stated he had looked at the are.a.~na:.it would appear:>'
that.in 1954 the High School had a mud path. on t~e east side. and:
s1,1bseq11ently :Put in·.pavement and did not ,;aj.l.Qw :f"<)r water d:dt~ii~gfi.
Mr, Murray :further :Stated that he unders·toocr :tlt:e,,.. sub.,-.divisi(ln:;/ .<·.''
agreement did not ·c·ontain a clause requir·ing additional·· drainage_'•
Co,uncillor DaviEl..son stated at its. worst 8Q:to ;SJCJ% of. the. wat.eriis
•:coming from the'Wood's property to tp.e E;j;;gh./S<:ihool property:i~nd
· into the ·case Subdivision. · Mayor Murray :l:':elt' that with. di tchirig ·
it might be brpug:n.t. ;forward. onto Dunning· _41/;e···,:and Councillor,;>avi(ison
'stated it would be then necessary to ditch :Dunning Ave, to a·> · .
catch basin with one. or two culverts nece.:§.sar,y,. Mayor Murray·.·· .
stated that lel!;ally it may not be our problern:":tni!l; we inust forC.e ·. ·
some one or do. it ourself. Town Engineer Mr/'Murray stated it· l ll)eans extending. :the sewer from. Wenderly :Qli.ive ,and this may no:j; .... ,
\(;cna.ve a~equate cove:,ran~e . and fUrther. we . m~s'lf M--v.e the co-operatiof!-'
· .of res~dents on the s~de to put down a d.J.:!:ch: and ·further felt.: · . ••
· that Mr. Case should be respons'ible for some Of this work and . . .. ·
the· High School::r~s]I.Onsible for part of tl#~ w<'>:t:ll:• .M:r• G-.•. !.t:os¢.:., ..
. . ··. .. advised. he had .ilo·t realized that Councillor'·Davidson had been.<< ·
< • • • •looking into this matter and will take out the fill in the ditch.
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· if it will help the ·:situation. Mr. Rose. then.·asked Mr• .. ~e .. ·,·., ... :
, : c:cincerning the· lagan ty ·of someone hurting'thema~i:t · o'n his pro·:Peti
::.:•th:rough this ditch and Town solicitor Mr, <Le'EVstated that there ·.
might be a conditigll, of a. legal suit of a re~111t ~of this .. ditch on
Mr. Rose 1 s pro:pe;rt,y:_~, . Dep]l_ty R~eve .. Patri¢.ll: f~jf:t>the · Q.esig:rf of
sub:...dvision did not consider any elevati~JilS Ot drainage prohl:em$ ·.
and .therefore their was no run-off for. the water, nor were there
drive way culver.t~:~ ~ndticipated,. Mayor,Murrt?-Y ... ~tated•we must,do .
sqnieth;ing to stop this water from bui1c;ling;V;p• and Dep11ty .. Re.eve
Patrick stated· n·•must be regraded and ditched. Councillor :H!$jnond
inquired if there has to be addi:tional fill to be placed on the
ro?-d will this not .. effect drainage and Tpwp,1 :f!;ng;lneer Mr. Murray ..
··,·replied yes but it still would. not provide.ago..Qd;-O.rainage·, and·.
· felt that proper size culverts should be constructed, Councillor
. Child stat.ed th,a.t if, residents desired a c:y.:I.;v.ert then the .Town.-;. •··
will put. them in.a~d the residents· would l:l~ gh;arged for same• <
Councillor Dav;idioon· :felt that since we ha"li"e nOt :taken over .th;is •.
road as yet we WO:t}ld'be trespasSiJ?.€;.. .
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PATRICK:
·. li~h~t a meeting been arrange~· be~ween the HighSchOihl
.· · ~;nd .~he sub.,-divider regardin~ :th.is draingage prco'Qlem
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· atld<that the Town Enginee:r: ,:.p;toepar!il some f:i.gur,es
w;itfi'regards to cost of :thif:!-.,Q.ra;inage ·.ditch -~0.
:th.E!y Will be available fq#:,.th~?dneeting.1' . ,
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.. Councillor Dav:id~o~ reporn>resented a repo~-t'·of' the Wqrks Co$i:ittee
concerning the prol>lem of a gentlemen reqljiririg·a driveway in · .
. Regency Acres Sub.divli'sion nee the water tner··and Councillor· :Davidson
. , .. s.tated that there were some questions to ask_.Cch;tsolidated Bu;ilding Corp.
·· .. ,')in this matter; Meyer Murray stated the · actua:l depth of the piece
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of watermain .. installed by the Town was done qy the ·Town ·and should
•Consolidated Buil-ding Corp. take off more Of th,e gaade thena~e-ed
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Councillor Stoddart felt we should put in the road to the
water tank first~ Town Engineer Mr. Murray explained that the
gentleman request permission for the driveway to go·across our
walkway. Deputy Reeve Patrick suggested that we all visit this
site so we might see the problem better. It was decided that a
.committee of the whole of Council would visi tthis site in order
to solve this ~!I'Oblem.
Councillor Bell ~·· ~: :, presented a report of the By-Law Committe
in which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting was held in the chambers on the prosed By;;.Laws m JIIJa.y 2!$,
1960. .
Vehicles With Lugs .are ':> " ''" covered in the Highway Traffic
Act. Not necessary.
25 Miles per hour in certain sections of Town This is not applicable
under Provincial Law. We would have to have a 25 mile per hour
speed limit all over Town.
STOP & YlELD SIGNS in the subuivisions add other parts of Twwn
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will have to be studied by the Police Committee and the By-Laws Committee
RB Police. Traffic By-Law to be agreed upon ~y
We re.commend that the Council of the Town of Aurora pass a· by-law
covering the protection and regulation fJf Pedestrian traffic as·
a:Btached.
We recommend that the Council of the Town of Aurora pass a by-law
prohibiting heavy traffic except on rads designated by sample by-law
attached.
We would recommend that the Town Solicitor draw up thes.e by-laws in
accordance with the attached copies.
Discussion followed this report and Mayor Murray brought to Councils
attention.that a resolution of the Ontario Municipal Mayors and Reeves
Association covers the point of one city to have a 15 m. p.h speed
limit in the vicinity of schools. Councillor Hammond inquired of
Councillor Bell if his committee felt it was to early to instigate
the one way street system and Councillor Bell repleed that.they had
felt it was too early. Councillor Hammond inquired if this was due
to the width of the streets and Councillor Bell replied no that mostly
because the streets are notlayed out properly to handle one way
traffic at.this time. Mr. Topp, President of Regency Acres Ratepayers
Association stated he was not sure he understood Councillor Bell
completely and asked if is calling a further meeting with the Police
Committee at this time• Mr. Topp stated that this subdivision has
been iri existence some time. and felt that the Committee are moving
far to slowly in finalizing this matter. Councillor Bell stated that
a problem is.involved in that we might have to change the spfied limit
all over Town should the entire speed limit of Regency Acres Subdivision
be lowered. I.lr. Topp stated tll.a~··even at 30 miles per hour the police
haveno·jurisliiction to enforce and the .Police Chief advised·that
we have a jurisdiction •to enforce. Mr. Topp then brought to Councils
attention that we have teen agers from all over Town who drag up and -1 dowi).. our streets and that he nas not seen the Police there -c-oo ' .
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Police Chief Langman stated that we go down oftem to patrol
the streets and felt that one detriment was the Children play
all over the_ streets. Deputy Reeve Patrick stated' that if any
citizens sees any one c.areleesly driving and a witness is available
that you can lay a charge and further_ stated that he has layen-
silliilar· charges out at his establishment at Musselman's Lake,
Mr. Topp then asked if the stop signs are legal at Regency Acres
and Police Chief Iiangman replied no and further stated thatwe
mjj.st warn citizens it is a risky business taking over police
duties with regards to infractions of driving. Mayor Murray. stated
he felt very badly about speeding in buil~ up areas and a further
gentleman from Regency Acres Ratepayers Association ·stated that
there .are certain cars-who prevail in speeding in this area and
felt it would only take one or two charges to halt this spe_eding,
Mr. Topp then inqu±red if thePolice have radar equipment and Mayor
Murray advised we do not have radar but have a speeding trap
equipment of the street ~ose variety. ·
BELL:
. HAMMOND:·
"That the Committee report of the.By-Lawa
Committee be accepted." ·
CArried,
Councillor Bell then advised Council that a meeting would be held
the follQwing . week with the Police Conimi ttee and the By-Law .
Committee to further this matter of by-laws.
Councillor Hammond presented a verbal report and ref~rred to a letter
from the York County Health Unit iegarding action taken with respect
to the unsanitary conditions on Ross flltreet. Councillor Hammond
then read the letter from the York County Health Unit and stated that
it was his understanding that the residents in questionhave
co-operated,
Councillor Hammond presented"a verbal rip>port regarding_ the smoke
contral and air polution matter and stated that 2 letters had
been received at our request for co-operation from.certain
industries. Councillor Hammond stated the Town had requested the
prevention and reduction of smoke and aire polution in, the Town of
Aurora and the letters received assured the Town of co-operation
in stating they-are doing their utmost to control this nuisence.
Councillor Child presented areport of the Planning Commitee in
which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
Subsequentto several meetings of the Planning and Permits
Committee regarding the selec.tion of a Building Inspector,· a
majority vote of committee recommend\')d the appointment 6f Mr.
A. E. Jubb as Town of Aurora Building Inspector, at a retainer
of $1,100.00 per year plus commission."
CHILD:
STODDART:
"That the report of the Planning and Permit
Committee re the appointment of Mr. A.E. Jubb
·as the Building In:qpector ifor;c•. the Town of Aurora
be a:qcepted and the seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto,_~'and the necessary by...;law be ·
prepared." ·
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Councillor C:tjild stated that this has been prolonged some time
and is subsequent;. to several meetings held bJI" the Planning and
Permits Committee· ,and finally the matter had. been resolved to
the applications of two individuals and it was only at the last
meeting that the se·lection had been made. Councillor Child stated.
both men h!l-d excellent qualifications and it had been indeed a
difficult decision to make. "'
The motion was then carried.
Councillor Child brought to Councils attention that at a planning
board meeting held lb.ast.Tuesday night the use of topographical
maps had been brought forward and understood that Mayor Murray
had ovtained prices and these prices had been presented to
the Planning Board. Council Child then read a letter from the·.
Planning Board setting out the many advantages.iriob'taining
topographical maps for the · To,wn of Aurora. Councillor Child
stated 'that if we as Council have the interest of the Town
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at heart this is definatelysomething that should be done. Councillor
Ghild stated that a suggestion had been made but the investments is
;$.fiOOO.OO but the Planning ·Board had been allot.ted $3000. in this
year's budget and could utilize $1,250. this year and the Town
match the same in 1960 and the same procedure could be adopted
next year and therl;iby the To.wn of Aurora could obtain a good set
of comphreherisive plans. Mayor Murray state.d he concurred with
Councillo·r Child in that we the Town. of Aurora does require a
good set of maps, however Mayor Murray stated we are not able
to tie down this years Councils for any amount. Councillor Child
stated we debenturM every year and inquired what about the Lloyd
property where ' .. · pi3:id one. half .. this year and half next year,
Mayor Murray stated we"have no right to indebt nextyears Council.
Town Solicitor lV!r. Lee :fel:t that i:fyou purchase this year then you
comit payment and felt further that you cannot comit :for soaething
to be dowe next year or :for something not being :finalized this year. · -·1
lVIr. Lee :felt that. Council should be able to comit the Town for
something that requires payment thez;eof part in this year and part
in next year~ Councillor Stpddart inquired i:f they could bill us
50% of agreed price and Mayor MtU"ray stated he has a :feeling we
could not do this and did not want to become a Bellville orYork
Township.· It was decided that the Town Clerk obtain a ruling on
this matter :from the Depari;ment o:f Municipal. Affairs and that a
meeting would be held to fina;tizebthis item.
Councillor Corbett presented a veral report of the Poperty Committee
concerning the disposal plantand stated that th.ere had been no
pressure a week ago and therefore they could not check the covering
on the roof o:f the digestor and stated the~~ would be a meeting at
6,15 P.M. on the 14th. of June in·order to investigate this matter
o:f t~e digestor roof fn:rther.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councillor :Pavidson brought up a matter of the roadways in the
Sunnybrook.Subdivision and read a letter from Herbert L. Coons
and Associates addressed to lV!r. Murray Town .Engineer. Mr. Murray
Town Engineer advised that this_proposal is correcting a bad
gravelling problem in Sunnybr~6k Subdivision and stated that
the gravel ms not coming up to Department of Highways specifications •.
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Mr. Murray stated he would recommend that a stone base be put
on top of what they have .after. deleting 2" .of the present base,
and required Councils approval in this matter, Councillor Hammond
that if we accept would be be obtaining roads undler Department
of Highways standards and the TownEngineer stated that the Department
of Highways have signified their approval for th;i.s procedure.
CouncillorCorbett inquired if this will break our contract with
the sub-divider and Councillor Child stated no since we should
state this in no way alters any other subdivision agreement.
DAVIDSON:
PATRICK:
STODDART:
CHILD:
"That the change in road specifications as outlined
in the attached letter of Herbert L. Coons and
Associates Limited.dai;ed 20th of May 1960 be
approved byiCouncil, with the understanding the
no other terms in the Agreement between
Sunnybrook Investments Limited and the Corporation
of the Town.of Aurora shall be affected.~
Carried
. '.'That the Town of Aurora pursuant to the provisions
of the Assessment Act /R.S.O. 1950, Chapter 24
section 89, hereby appeals the equalized
assessment upon which the County rates for 1961
will bel.? levied as it pertains to the Town of
Aur.ora .. and authorized by the County of York
by by-law number 2930 passed on June 3rd, 1960.
The Town of Aurora is willing to have the
final equalizationof the assessment made by the
County Judge,". ~
In discussion of this motion Deputy Reeve Patrick stated he had
taken this matter up with the County assessor who had stated that
the Town of Aurora has obtained a goodly number of new houses
and Industl';'ies in the past 3 years and this would thereby affect
our assessment. Councillor Stoddar't stated the the County still
have to answer to us in any hearing that may take place.
The Motion was the.n carried,
Councillor Davidson :: :inquired when we might have_ ameeting to
look at the drainage problem at Regency Acres and it was decided
that at 7 .OO_P.M. on Thursday June 9th. 1960 Council would
meet at the si~e on Davis Drive and following wouldhat.the drainage
problem at the. High School. · /)1'~ . .
M~yor MUrray brought forward the request of the Regency Acres Ratepayers
Association regarding grills on drain pipe at lot.340. Councillor
Stoddart stated that this matter was urgent beca"EJ,se.many years ago
.he can remember a child crawling into one and '·.that the pipe had, to
dug up in its entirety to get the child out. It was decided that
the Town Superintendent install the necessary grills at each end
of this drain pipe.
PATRICK: "That we carry on past the hour of 11 P.M."
STODDART:
Carried
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Mayor Murray brought forward the request of the Regency Acres
Ratepayers Association concerning the walk way to Jones Court
from Richardson Drive and stated that this subdivision agreement
only states a gravel path and would further suggest that it be
fenced and paved. Deputy Reeve Patrick suggested that Council
look at'~·this sjl'te to further this matter on the coming Thursday·
evening. ··
Councill SToddart took the chair and Mayor Murray presented the
following motion
MURRAY:
PATRICK: "WHEREAS The leadership shown by the provincial authority
is most appreciative by the conference delegates here ·assembled
and whereas the provincial authority has been fit to convene
a Civil Defence seminar between the Federal Ontario Provincial
and Municipal representative at the Civil Defence College at
Arnpri~r during the Month of May 1960
. AND WHEREAS the municipal delegat~s to this conference
have unanimously .agreed that this type ol' conference is timely,
informative, very essential and should be continues and inteasified
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AND
WHEREAS the continued and expanded emphasis on Civil Defence is
in our opinion necessary for the health and· welfare of all ~.
Canadian citizens, Which must be agreed is of prime concern,
.AND ·
WHEREAS there seems·· to be many tangible reasons. which wouilld
indicate· that the conference should be held at the Canadian
Civil Defence College, Arnprior. ·
Now therefore be it resolved that we most strongly request and
urge that this body of Ontario Provincial Municipal delegates
here assembled petition the provincial · ; government to have
this conference held annually and at a time when the full
facilities of the 6ivil Defence College is available, and so
\ as not to conflict with any .• other major Munici pal. corifer11mce
iln the ea:t>ly part of the yea:!:>, and that all Ontario Provincial
Municipalities be requested to give favourable consideration
and support to the resolution."
Discussion followed'this motion in which Councillor Davidson
stated that this resolution calls for a meeting once a year on
Civil Defence· and felt the organization was more ·or :tess draggigg
their feet. Mayor Murray stated this is for Municipal representatives
and that the Civil Defence Organization are certainly doing
something. Deputy Reeve Patrick stated that the county are
appointing a permament man for civil defence co-ordinator in
the near future. Mayor Murray explained his attendance at
the Arnprior ci~il Defence College and stated that Civil Defence
is de:t'inately on its way and will be made more public this summer.
Councillor Davidson stated he wouldlike to support it, we need
municipal leadership to lead us all to proper procedure should
an A bomb be dropped nearby. Councillor Stoddart said he had
read press reports recently and felt better because of its progress.
Councillor Bell · stated he would support the resolution and feel
that the more we know and our leadersknow of how to handle an
emergency situation the less people will be hur;. t."
The motion was then carried. -.
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The letter from T,A, Hulse, Q.C. regarding Thompson's Funeral
Service permit for extension was brought forward and Mayor
Murray read once again the pertinent portions of this letter,
Councillor Corbett inquired if this change would interfere
with the rest of residents in the area,
CHILD:
DAVIDSON:
"In view of the letter from Mr. Hulse be it
resolved the building permit be released and
. allow .Thompson• s Funeral Service to proceed,"
Discussion followed this motion and Mayor Murray stated he felt
the Mr. Lee has a right to speak and as a private,.oitizen,
Mr. Lee then outlined .. to· Council that this matter is a little more
serious then you are aware·and further that I presume you-viewed
the Thompson Funeral Home, .. J'I:e.i1fi,ses and also presume you viewed
those residents that woul,d 'be·:affecte:rl thereby. Mr, Lee stated
he had just jotted down a ,few points this evening and was willing
to have it prepared properly·'and release it to the press. Mr. Lee
stated that if this area is .to· be commercial then all "·
residents of the area should know at once, Mr Lee stated he had
no axes to grind with anyone·and :i.t is a matter of right and
wrong and principal. Mr. Lee s'tated that he presumed the
present owners on Victoria Street are not to be affected by-.the
issuance of this permit and if the Thompson p11operty is. to •be ··
extended I submit all others on the street havethe right to---.
make their property commercial and if thas might be done they
should be advised because one cannot play fish with one and
fowl with another. Mr. Lee felt that others hould-beable to
get.a permit to change the property iria -eommer<iial:way·and further
· that his own property could lead to a high·'class restauRant and
that this should definately be considered. Mr. Lee statedd that
a Councillor--had asked him if this was to be an embalming place
lhe-r.e··andL stated':'it····'is'•'•" i'lf:Nj·f.e:e'.:.stat'e'tiGctha;-t itThrew :S.p:~kt<(l)'f 'blo-l zoning
<here and s.tated there are residential area in the location and
Council must protect the residents, Mr. Lee stated that the onl:~I
argument heard this far as to the fruits of extension is that
the road goinf?: around will take the traffic off Victoria Street
.and further I'will submit it will not because the procession in
and out willafuways cause a procession on Victoria Street not only
now during the funerals but now continual procession night and day
with bodies brought in at all times for embalming, Mr. Lee stated
he would like Council to appreciate thi~ fact and further there
are times when an odour might be detected at the store location
due to embalming fuild and felt that the winE! may take this
odour over the entire street. Mr. Lee further stated he
understood it would be a show place for caskets so that ther
would be the whole funeral aspect from beginning to end and it will
therby be a more busy section than at the present time, Mr. Lee
statetl. i.f this is a commercial area then state so if residentail
then think of what. you would want next to the place where you
live, and that he is satisfied no one would want it next door to
his house, Mr. Lee continued further and summed up by saying that
Mr. Thompson should have placed himself on enquirey on the first
instance,
Mayor Murray in the Chair.
11TH, REGULAR -14 -J'une 6th. 1960
Councillor Child in answer to Mr. Lee stated in his oj,'Jinion
the cruK of the matter was that the Town of Aurora does not
have a zoning by-law and further that it was his understanding
that one objection in prior years When a zoning by-law was
proposed was from Mr. Lee, Councillor Child stated this is
definately prove that we need a zoning by-law since this present
matter would have been non-conforming. Councillor Child brought
forward one point was that although'Mr, W. Thompson had moved
out of the, funeral home on Victoria St. but W, Johncox lives
there at present, Further that Dan's cafe was next door to
Thompsons on Yonge St, and felt that this would have to
be approved by the Health Unit at this time, Mr. Lee stated
he would like the people of Town of Aurora to know that-they
are in a commercial district an:d any type of commercial enterprise
may establish itself next door and stated he might have to carry
this matter further with Mr. Thompson before this matter is over,
Deputy Reeve Patrick stated that after hearing the discussion this
evening although he had originally supported the permit mast
now declare himself ignorant. Deputy Reeve Patrick stated
it is a residential ar·ea, it is a chapel and not an undertakers
parlour and wil have to oppose the release of the permit at
this time. Councillor Stoddart stated he felt sympathetic
with Mr. Lee but feel the Mr. Thompson has the law on his side \
and felt that maybe Mr. r,ee might proceed on his own, Councillor
Stoddart stated he must go along with the release of the permit
and inquired if we should nbtain further legal opinion,
Mayor Murray brought to Councils attention that this permit was
granted and temporary held up, Mayor Murray stated that the
motion allows for the permit now lto be released and should the
motion be defeated it is only defeating that the permit not-be
released at this time since the permit actually already issued,
The motion was. them carried.
Councillor Hammond inquired if any further news had been received
concerning the matter of the bank between Aurora Heights and
Sunnybrook Subdivision and Town Engineer Mr. Murray stated that
he has. an appointment with Mr. Shoniker this week and it is
his·mnderstanding that he intends to proceed at once with this
work.
NEW BUSINESS DEPUTY REEVE PATRICK ( IN THE CHAIR)
Mayor Murray brought to Councils attention that he would like to
bring up this point the suggestion for Councils thought and
consideration, Mayor Murray stated that the nomination meeting
had been held in November in past years but this is not a
necessary solution to a growing Town and Felt that Council
should give thought to a change in the election day to a
Saturday and also change the nomination date to December in order
that Council might continue working as an elected Council longer,
Mayor Murray also suggested that the School Board holdtheir
nominations at a different date then the Council nomination.
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STODDART:
CHILD:
-15 -June 6th. 1960
" Pursuant to Section 135( 1) of the Assessment
Act, R.s.o. 1950, Chapter 24, it is hereby
authorized to apportion taxes that were assessed
in · · ·: one block as follows:
Golf Glen Terraces Ltd,
James & Dortu Henry
Harvey McKen~ie
TOTAL
Carried,
$1,014.75
148.49
74.25
$1,237.49
Councillor Corbett brought to Councils attention the request
of the DEpartment of Highways to purchase sufficient land
to widen Highway Number 11 to 55 feet from the centre line
of constnuction and surveyed and stake by the department
engineers for the nominal fee of $1.00. This property is
on Yonge St. adjacent to the Billing 1 s Well and would
comprise a lot 32 feet deep by 66 feet wide. It was decided
that a meeting would be held to further this matter.
Councillor Stoddart brought to Councils attention that a
cheque had been reeeived from the Aurora Memorial Areaa
Board in an amount of $10,000. Councillor Stoddart advised
that #3IDOO. had been set aside in the budget and together
this $13,000. would almost clear the amount owing to the
Town by the Aurora Memorial Arena and this would fullfml
the request of the Auditor and the Department of Municipal
Affairs. Councillor Stoddart further stated that the Arena
now will not have any monies for improvement and must come
to Council should this requirement be necessary,
Councillor Hammond inquired in regards to weeds conditions
on lots of unoccupied houses and inquired if the Town might
go in and cut the weeds and charge it back to property
owners and Mayor Murray advised that we can do this quite
readily.
Councillor Hammond brought forward the problem of erosion
from the school property in Aurora Heights and stated that
soil is falling down an_d pushing the level further into
the houses, It was dec,ided that the Town contact t[U!
School Board and request that they take steps to recify
the situation.
CORBETT'!
PATRICK:
"That the meeting adjourn,"
The meeting then adjourned,
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