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MINUTES OF THE 22nd. REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CH~ER ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 7TH. 1960 AT 8.00 P.M.
PRESENT: ..
MAYOR:~ ... , ,
REEVE• ·
DEPUTY REEV]{;'
COUNCILLORS :
CORBETT:
PfRICK:
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D.J. ~1URRAY (IN THE CHAIR)
ABSENT
S.G. PATRICK
BELL, CORBETT, DAVIDSON, HAMMOND STODDART.
.r:. "That the minutes of October 3rd, 5th, 17th and
24th. 1960 be adopted as printed and circulated."
Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from the bargaining Committee, Aurora Police Department
advising Council that all request on the 1960 brief were agreed
upon with the exception of request number 4 which was for a
forty hour work week consisting of five eight hour shifts and
furth,er reques·:ting that a meeting be held to agree on an
arbitrator to ,arbitrate this matter was read.
DAVIDSON:
PATRICK:
"That this letter be held over until the
chairman of the police committee returns
from vacation and then referred to the
Police Committee for study and report
back."
Carried.
A letter from the Town Engineer containing a survey of services···
at the present time in Su.nnybrook Subdivision was rea!i. ··
Mayor Murray advised that on his insistence this survey was under
taken and felt that it is of interest to Council to have this
ipfo~ma~ion on hand. It-was decided that this letter together
with the report of. a proposal from Sunnybrook Subd.ivision be
referred to lat.er on in the meeting.
A letter from York County Health Unit regarding the disco.ntinuence
of plumbing inspection in the To.wn of Aurora on the first of
!J)eceinber 1960 was read.
Deputy Reeve Patirck stated that this was quite a blow to all
municipalities in the Counties since the County Health Unit have
done an exce.llent job at very little cost and further that he felt
:they want comments from,each Municipa~ity and that the Town of
Aurora should advise that we want this plumbing inspection service
kept on.
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22ND. REGULAR
HAMlVIOND:
STODDART:
-2-November 7, 1960
"Move that a resolution be forwarded to
the County Health Unit.that they retain
this plumbi~g inspection service as it
was instigated by them in the first place
and as such was under their control
and procedure and it would detract from
its efficiency if their control was
removed."
Carried.
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A le.tter from Peel County together with a resolution of that
County Council respecting the construction of hospitals and
there costs was read.
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Mayor Murray stated that in principal this resolution maybe quite
correct, however it is possible that some item in Peel County
brought this matter forward and since we here are in the midst
of hospital expansion for York County then this resolution might
not agree with our needs.
HAMlVIOND : ·
00RBETT:
"That this letter and resolution be
ref.erred to the Fd.nance Committe
for . study and report back to' Council. " .
Carried.
A letter from the To.wn of Aurora Planning Board containing a
copy of a resolution reading as follows:
"Moved by W. s. Mills, secondea by F. J. Wims
That the Board recommend to Council, in view of the following
factors, that no· negotitations be carried out with subdividers
until the significance of recently developed pertinent data is
analysed with respect to contemplated addition residential
development.
These ~actors are-
1. Data developed by the Town Clerk-Treaeurer and Mr. D. w.
Richardson, Chairmanof the Planning Board, with reference
to the effect of the last. four. years of housing development
on the Town's financial position.
2. The report of the Ontario Water Resources Commission,
·dated September 1960, with reference to the Town 1 s sewage
·treatment facilities. '
Additionally the Planning Board reoommends'•that ·the Council accept
this as an invitation to a joint meeting to be held as early as
possible at the Council's convenience."
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22ND REGULAR -3-November 7, 1960
, Mayor Murray stated that all the items . the Town of Aurora
Planning Board mentioned this Council has spent more time on
in the past and further the Planning Board may only suggest
and advise and should be. advised that Counc.il has been doing
their utmost to further the items suggested in their resolution.
Councillor Stoddart st.ated he felt that the crux of the matter
now is a joint meeting between the Town of Aurora Council and
the Planning Board and felt that such a meeting should be arranged
as early as possible. Councillor Davidson stated he heartily
agreed with the Planning Board and felt that a joint meeting is
of the untmost importance. Councillor Bell stated that he did not
believe we have had a joint meeting this year and honestly believe
that we should hear them out and several points might be brought
forward that are indeed. worth while. Councillor Corbett stated
they felt that this joint meeting should be held at an early date
and Councillor Sto.ddart read from a section of' the Planning Act •
. This section reads in part That every Planning Board shall
investigate and survey the fisical, social and economic conditions
in relation to the development of the planning area. Councillor
Stoddart stated that for this reason alon~>we should have a joint
meeting. Deputy Reeve Patriot stated that he would go along
100 per cent with this. joint meeting, however it was quite uncertain
when a meeting might be held since members would be absent between
now and nomination. Deputy Reeve Patrick further stated that he
would like to see the meeting held when Mayor Murray was present
and that he would like to see everyone attend the joint meeting to.
HAMMOND:
BELL:
"That arrangements be made to hold a joint
meeting between the Town of Aurora Council
and the Town Planning Board on Thursday
December 1st. 1960."
Carried.
A letter from .the Safety Council Town· of Aurora requesting the
use of the $100• which was granted by the Town Council for the
purpose of setting up safety crossing patrols was read. ·
PATRICK:
STODDART:
"That this requeste for the use of the $100.
f.or the purpose of setting up safety crossing
patrols and other items the Safety Council
require be granted." ·
Carried.
A letter from York County Mutual !.id Fire Servic.e advising Council of
a meeting o.f that Assoc:ration to be held in the Aurora Fire HlUl
at 8.00 P.M. November 9i;l;l. 1960 was read.
CORBETT:
BELL:
"That as many of Council as possible attend
this meeting on Wednesday November 9th. 1960~
Carried •
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A letter from Francis Hankin & Co,. Toronto concerning sewer
cleaning_ equipment for Town of Aurora needs was read.
BELL:
HAIVJMOND:
"That thli!s letter oe taurned over to
the Works Committee for study and
report back to Council."
Carried,
A letter from Sillouette Products of Toronto requesting a Pedlars
lixcense in the Town of Aurora was read. ·
HAM!VIOND:
BEl.1:
"~hat this letter be' referred to the
Permits'Committee for study and report."
Carried.
A letter from Frank's Snack Service Toronto requesting a permit
to' carry on as caterers in the Town of Aurora was read.
HAIVJMOND:
BELL:
"That this· letter be referred to the
Permits Committee for study and report."
Carried •.
A letter from Civil Consultants Ltd. concerning.recommendation
for acceptance on work constructed re the Case Subdivision Services
was r-ead.
STODDART:
PATRICK:
•:That this report be turned ·over to the
Works Committee for study and if found
to be· to their satisfaction that this
Committee be authorized to accept it
forthwith."
Carried.
A letter and proposal from S, J. Kelner containing two proposals
in order to allow Sunn!Jbrook Subdivision to complete ");heir homes
was read.
This matter was referred to newbusiness.
DELEGATIONS
Mr. J. Topp of Regency 4cres Ratepayers Association on behalf of
Mr. M. Smith the president presented a petition requesting the
erection of a fence on the north side of Murray Drive near the
new location of the Gas meterJ!.,ing station.. Mr• Topp explained
that he had been given to understand that two children have fallen
in the creek in this area: and felt that some action shouid be 'taken
before winter sets in and the hazard increases.
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Cotme>illor Davidson inquired if the subdivision
that all ditches be fenced in. and Mayor Murray
entirety only certain areas were to·be fenced,
agreement required
stated no not in its _ ' .
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22ND REGULAR -5-Novemb.er ·7th. 1960
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Mayor Murray s·tated that if the· Subdivision agreement does not
state fencing for this area then it may be the Town's responsibility
and suggested it be turned over to the By-law Committee for
study and report. baqk. ,,JllLuncillor Bell stated that the by-law
·committee might purpr~e the subdivision agreement and make a
recommendation and if necessary draw this matter to the
subdividers attention and see that action is a taken if it
is his responsibilty. Mr. Topp requested that the By-law Committee
commence action immediately in this matter.
IW_r. H. G • Morley _appeared before Council concerning.,the need
of stop signs .and other traffic signs. in Aurora Height.s Subdiviaon
and stated that no stop signs are in existence at present and
felt that these signs are indeed n~cessary. This matter was
referred to the police committee for study and recommendation
taken immediately to al~ate any hazard that may exist.
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REPORTS OF COI\11\1ITTEES
Councillor Stoddart present a report of the Finance Committee
and submitted that subsequent to .a request of the· Town Engineer
Mr. f?. Murray the Committee had met and dealt with the Town Engineer's
request for a mi],aage aJ,lowance and the committee recommends that
MJ::. s. Murray be granted a car allowance of ,$500.00 for the year
1960. .
STODDART:
HAI\11\10ND :
"That the report of the Finance Committee
granting Mr •. s. Murray a car allowance of
$500. for the year 1960 be approved.and the
Seal of t:qe QorP.oration be attached thereto."
Carried.
Councillor Davidson presented a report of the Works Committee
regarding the requirement of a~sand spreader :a in which the
Committee respectfully submitt the following:
. :Subsequent to a meeting of the Works Committee
it is recommended that the Town of Aurora purchase one
only mondel DIJ.;.2 Standard Deluxe Highway Sand·Spreader
complete with all standard equipment including detachable
heavy-duty guard rail with aQ.justable clamps, heavy tubular
stand, adjustable support brackets, adjustable feedgates
(one each side of hopper), 2 3/4 horsepower air-cooled
engine with automatic reqined pull type silarter., 9! x 19t
sliding feedgate and all necessary parts for installation
on dump body tailgate, 18" spinner, and engine hood with
four-built-in filters, at a cost of $595.00 from the
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22ND REGULAR -6-November 7th• 1960 .
DAVIDSON:
PATRICK:
"!hat the report of the Works Committee
re the purchase of a Sand Spreader from
the General Suyply Company of· Canada ·
at a cost of J595.00,be accepted and the
Seal. of the Corporation be attached hereto."
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Councillor Davidson in support of this motion stated that it
is urgent that this piece of equipment since there are twenty-
five miles of roads to. be :s:';;:; sandad this winter.
The motion was then·carried.
Counci:Clor Davidson presented a report of the Planning .. Committe~
concerning the A. Slater subdivision in which the Committee ·.-,
respectfully_submit the following:
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The Planning Committee met on Wednesday, November 2,.
1960 and siscussed the questionnaire from the Commu.nity
Planning Branch,.· Department of Municipal Affairs. regarding
a proposed plan! of subdividrion by Mr. A. Slater being part
of lot 80 Coni •'1, ·part lot 27, plan 246, Town of Aurora.
The 23 questions were duly considered and it is now ·
recommended by the Committee that the questionnaire be referred
now to the Town Engineer and then other authora.atative
bodies for their comments.· The Committee further recommends
that an appropriate subdivision•agreement between the
Town of Aurora and Mr. A. E. Slater be prepared for
Council's attention.
DAVIDSON:
STODDART:
"That the r!'lport of the Planni:n:g Committee
re Slater Subdivision be accepted."
In discussion to the foregoing motion Councillor Hammond inquired
if Council are to accept this report as submitted are we accepting
the subdivision in it entirety. and Mayor Murray advised that
no.the Counqil are only accepting the items listed.on the
questionnaire. Mayor Murray stated further that he was glas to
see this_come about since this .subdivision had beeri held up
fqr some ,Years. '
The. motion was then carried.
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22ND REGULAR ~7-November 7th 1960
~ouncillor Bell presented a report of the By-Laws Committee regarding
vacation with pay for Municipal employees in which the Committee
respectfully submit the following:
BELL:
CORBETT:
Subsequent to a meeting of the By-law Committee
it is recommended that the following by-law be prepared
in reference to vacation ~ay for Town employees. That
vacation with pay~e granted to employees as follows:
2 weeks with pay after 2 years cont:dmuous service.
3 'weeks with pay after 15 years continuous service.
4 weeks with pay after 25 years continuous service.
"That the report of the By-law Committee re
vacation with pay for Town employees be
accepted."
Carried.
f Councillor Davidson remarked
I' happy to see prpepared. ·
that this is one by-law
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Councillor Corbett presented a report of
concerning tenders for fuel oil in which
submit the following.
the property committee
the committee respectfully
CORBETT:
PATRICK~
Tenders• for fuel ·oil were received from the
following ccnnpanies:
h Cities Service Oil Co • 16 cents a gallon
2. StiverBrothers 16 cents a gallon
3. Ken Rose 15~ cents a gallon
4. Imperial Oil 14.85 cents a gallon
It is recommended that the tender submitted by
Ken Rose at 15~ cents a gallon be accepted, since the
lowest tender stated that the quoted price is subject
to fluctuations.
"That the tender for fuel oil at 15~ cents a
gallon submitted byKen Rose be accppted and
th·e seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. u·
Car.ried.
Councillor Stoddart brought forward a letter from the Aurora
Recreation Commission regarding insurance coverage for the swimming
pool and stated that the swimming pool is now covered by insurance
in a amount of $20,000. on the building, $10,000. on the contents
and the swimming pool is further covered under the liabilty insurance
covered by the Town general. Councillor Stoddart instructed the amerk
to advise the Aurora Recreation Commission·accordingly.
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22ND REGULAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
HAMMOND:
CORBETT:
--s--November 1, 1960
11 Move that a resolution be passed in
Council to relocate the road known as
Regency Drive as shown on original Plan
514, to a new location as shown on
Survey of Proposed Road prepared by
F. Schaffer & Associates, copy of which
is attach'ed an:d the motion of NoVlrnl.ber 1,
1960 referring to closing of a road
allowance be rescinded."
Deputy Reeve Patrick requested a.recorded vote for this motion.
Recorded vote. YES JfQ
Mayor Murray. I:
Deputy Reeve Patrick X
Councillor Bell-~
Councillor Corbett '
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Councillor Davidson
Councillor Hammond
Councillor Stoddart
The Clerk then declared the motion carried_.
HAMMOND:
STODDART:
uThat.the appeal made against County
,equaliz~d assessment on June 6th .• 1 1960
has been fully studies and it is now
'recommended that this appeal be withdrawn."
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Councillor Hammond stated that the prime reason for the withdrawal
of this appeal was that the major items comprising the increase in
assessment for equalization purposes were :n,ever brought to Councils
. attention in full detail. However, Counc.illor Hammond stated that
· .. ., · these i terns have now been explained ,satisfactory and therefore
.. 1the appeal should be withdrawn. Councillor Hammond stated that
'• the matter the · c·.w fairness of equalized assessment for High School
and other purposes has lbeen taken care of in another appeal wlilich
it is understood is being st~died by the Coundly.
The motion was then carried.
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Mayor Murray advised that Beamish Construction had been contacted
with regards to Dunning Avenue project and unless any forseen
circumstances artse they will pave the street this week and build
the curb outside the High School area. Councillor Davidson.stated
that they were working on Dunning Avenue this afternoon. '
Counc~llor Davidson inquired where do the Town stand on the $7000.
holdback b~ Consolidated Building Corporation and also engineering
fees proper:j,y chargeable. Councillor Davidson stated he would like
to see this matter cleared up before the end of the .year. It was
decided that the TQwn engineer would inquire into this matter and
when the account is submitted the Town engineer would go over each
item with their engineer.
Town Engineer Mr. Murray ·brought f:orward the matter of a aerial
photography and ~hat the original. letter from himself regarding
this topic had been sent to the Clerk as an account for payment.
Mr. Stan Murray st~ted that on June 20th at the 12th. regular
meeting of Council these aerial surveys were authorized at a
cost $5000. and were to be pa~d from the subdividers capital_levy
account. Mayor Murray stated that this matter was quitecold now
due to the lapse oftime sinc.e the motion·had been passed. and
felt that it .should be reviewed and then discussed. Mr. Stan
Murray stated that the· reason it was brought in this evening is
that a request had, been received to use this plan and he wished
to obtain a decision from Council both to allow use of this plan
and to set. up, a scale of fee13 to be charged for their.use.
BELL: · I HAMMOND:
EThat this matter be referred to the Planning
Committee for study at a subsequent' committee
_meeting."
Carried.
Lj BY-LAWS
BELL:
CORBETT:
"That leave be. given to introduce a by-law
to change the names of certain streets in
Sunnybrook Subdivision and that the same be
now read a first time."
Carried.
The by-law was th&n read a first time. /~r;
STODDART:
DAVIDSON:
"That the by;_law now before the Council be
read a secon~time and that the Council resolve
itself into a Committee of the whole for that
purpose."
The by-law was then read a second time.
All in favour of the second reading of the by-law.
Carried.
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By-Laws. Continued
STODDART:
DAVIDSON:
BELL:
CORBETT:
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"That application be made to the judge
of the Coun%y of York requesting his
approv:aJ.of Town of Aurora By...;law No.·
145-7-oeing a by-law to rename certain
/S'treets in the Town of Aurora." 1/
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Carried.
"That leave be given to int111oduce a by-law
to formulate a policy for vacation with
pay for Town employees and that the same
be now read a first time."
Carried.
:z'he by-law was then read a first time.
DAVIDSONl "That the by'-law now before the Council
HAMMOND: · be read a second time that the Council
resolve itself into a Committee of the
Whole for that purpose."
The by-law was then read a second time, and clauses B. c. D af the
enactment were amended so that each clause read "Weeks vacation
with pay".
All in favour of the second reading of the by-law as carried.
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PATRICK:
That the by-law now before the Council be !
read a third time this day and that rule 22 '
of by-law 862 be suspended for that purpose."
HAl'lll'IIOND:
PATRICK:
"That the third reading of the by-law be
taken as read."
All in favour of the third reading of the by-law.
Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
The proposal submi tt.ed by Mr. s. J. Kelner, concerning the Sunnybrook
Subdivision and completetion of home~ in that area was brought forward.
Councillor Hammond stated that this matter had been referred to new
business so that the letter,referring to the state of servio_es in
Sunnybrook Subdivision might go hand in hand with these proposals.
Mayor Murray stated that it :vm:Mllli: was a case of referring this matter
tothe Planning Committee however he pointed out it should not be held
up and it should be ascertained quickly as possible if these proposals
are good or not and l'llr. Kelner so advised and further that unfinished
Subdivisions are not the ideal set up for the Town and should be cleaned.~
up if at all possible. ·
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HAJV.Il.V[OND :
PATRICK:
"That this proposal be turned over to the
Planning Co!Jlltli ttee for study and recommendation."
Carried.
Mayor Murray stated that yesterday the unveiling of the addition
to the War Memorial had taken place and he would like it publicly
known that he personnally on behalf of Council would tike to thank
every one who took part in the entire affair which was indeed a
credit to the three municipalities.
Mayor Murray brought to Councils attention that he is leaving
in the morning and would be away for a three week period. Mayor
Murray stated he hoped to gain much information to bring back to
this community and that he would arrive back in .Aurora on the day
before nomination. Mayor Murray then stated kK that he hereby
officially announces that he will stand for the high office of
Mayor of this municipality.
Councillor Bell stated it would be in good taste for Council to
send a letter of thanks to the Lieutenant Govenor for of.ficiating
at the cenotaph on Sunday and Mayor Murray stated that the committee
have this in mind and are aware that a letter will be sent to him.
Council then stated that the Lieutenant Govenor is a credit to our
way of life and indeed the best lieutenant Govenor of all times.
Councillor Corbett stated that he would personally like to wish
Mayor Murray and Mrs. Murray _a safe journey overseas and vack.
Councillor Hammond stated that Councilor Corbett had spoken for
all of Council in wishing them a safe and pleasant journey.
HAJV.Il.V[OND : "That the meeting adjourn."
CORBETT:
The meeting then adjourned.
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