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MINUTES - Council - 19610220(-'1 i I ·~ . ...--.,t ' ' I I ..;, .. k ·MINUTES OF THE 4TH REGULAR MEETING-OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 20TH 1961 AT 8.00 P.M. PRESENT: MAYOR REEVE: DEPUTY REEVE: ----------------------------- KEITH NISBET IN THE CHAIR C.F. DAVIS W.H. STODDART COUNCILLORS: CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON, HAMMOND,JONES,MOFFAT. DAVIDSON: JONES: ' "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 . . Biu· ili)en si.IDoco service Aur.ora .Book & Music Shoppe Aurora Hwdro Electric Comm. . '· Aurora Service-Centre Harvey D, Bell Bell Telephone Co. Norm Cook Candian General Electric Hentral Office Supplies Henry's Auto SErvice Ernie Holman · Ken's Esso Service The McBee Co. J.F. Morning St. Andrews Shell Ser~ice Western Tire & Auto Supply Co, ' FIRE ACCOUNTS ;,~, .. , . Carried,. ·Tire repair & snow tire 19.45 Office Supplies 3.10 Power 4.08 Traffic Signals 14~.40. 153.48 Service to cruiser 5.85 Motor &Sort Coin machine 40.00 Telep~one Service 143.00 Uniform Tie 1.50 Repairs to cruiser radio . 8,00 Supplies 44.94 Repairs to cruiser 11.75 1 Flasher 2.65 1 Service Call 2.00 Supplie,s 28.49 Repairs to camera . 3.25 Supplies (oil etc,) 2.00 ~epairs to cruiser 87.44 • • !otal ..•...••..•...•..... ,$556.94 DAVIS: ·CHILD: '!That' the following accounts be pai!i, that the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same \ ~':::. and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto," Carried, ' !"' ' 4TH REGULAR -2-FEBRUARY 20, 1961 ,..,-;" FIRE ACCOUNTS Attridge Lumber Co, . Aurora Hydro Electric Comm Aurora Tank &:Welding Bell Telephone Co, · Davis Garage H •. Jones E. Max Ontario Fire Chief&' Assoc. 'Osbornes Satety Supply Co, St. John Ambulance Toronto Fuels Ltd, Williams Motor Sales Wilson & Cousins York County Mutual Aid Fire Service Plywood Power Fire ah.rm 20.92 system 133. 12 Demurrage on cylinder Telephone Service Repairs to tanker Mil,eage ~echarge 1 air pak 1961::Dues M:i.t.ts & Liners Hel,met winter liner R~gistration fees for FUel class Truck repairs Recharge extinguishers Services -~·· 3.60 154.04 ~ I ·' i i 7.5 .... 46.70 28.45 21.30 3.00 5.00 21.00 2.03 16.00 121.46 49. 04' 12.50 . 10,00 To't·al ••••••••••••• •····... • . • $501.62 STODDART: DAVIS: , , ·' "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." '. -~ Carried. GENERAL ACCOUNTS A~'sociation of Ontario Mayors Aurora Book & Music Shoppe Aurora·Greenhouse & Reeves 1961 Memberslip Office Supplies t:. Wm, H.C. Bailey Bell Telephone Co. . . J •. Browning· · · · · · · · · · · · -· · · .canadian Municipal Utilities Geamral Office Supplies City Engineers Association Grand & .Toy 1Ltd. . . . Incorporated Municip9J. Designs:, W. ·Lowe Metro Blueprint Co, . Joseph McDowell Sales Ltd. Microfilming Services. Presentation . Services & Disbursements Office · -62.15 :[i:ngineeTing 56.55 Assesssor 13.90 ~Blgg. Insp. 9,45 Mileage Sept, 1960:.l.issue eng, Assessor · .. 2.88 Engine~r ·· 14.30 Gen. Office 114.25. 1961 Dues Engineer -Tax arrears· sheet . Land. usage Plan Dog Control Blueprints -Engineer Maintenance Calculator 1961 Office Supplies J 35.00 38.90 10.00 45.85 142.05 10.50 • .50 131.43 1(1)~00:. 14.30 64.17 ' 110.00 4.35 46.00 36 ,65-... I. ' ' ' i i -"~"· : ' \._ .. , .. '- ' . ' ,.-~ i .1 4TH REGULAR GENERAL ACCOUNTS (Continued) l Municipal World Ltd. c l The Municipal, Xear Book Ontario Busin.ess Equipment Registry Office Thompson's Furniture Townsend and Kent Ltd. Wilson Hardware WAGE ACCOUNTS -3-FEBRUARY 20, 1961. . ~ :. "" Dog Tags, Licenses, 1960 R.s.o. 1961 Subscription Service -1961 . Dictating machines List of Transfers Desk Lamp Office .Supplies Supplies "' Total • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 76.42 4.00 48.00 7.24 10.35 .75 13.H. .$860.20 STODDAR'l'·:· · · · · · · · · · · · "That the Wage Accounts be paid, that the DAVIS: Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." Carried. ,, PUBLIC. woRk' ACCOUNT·s· ' JONES: DAVIDSON: "That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor issue qrders on the Treasurer for same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." STREET ACCOUNTS Aurora Automotive Ltd• ··Bell Telephone Co J. Hl· Chapman w. A. Cunningham & Hill Ltd, Ivan Daniels Gormley Sand & Gravel w. Gunn H13.nd,s, .T.i;r-J:l .. s~~.s. ;L.t~ .•..... E. Holman Miller Paving Ltd. Ray-Gordon Equipment Ltd. Sifto Salt (1960) Ltd. N. Taylor (Cities Ser:mice Ltd.) Terry Machinery Co. Toronto Fuels Ltd. G. Ward Wilson Hardware Phil Wood Distributors. .. Carried. Grader & Truck repairs Telephone Service Tractor & Snow Plow repairs Sewer rods Tractor & Saw repairs Gravel Sewer Bands Grader Tire repairs Tire repair · Cold Mix asphalt Light Rental Highway course salt Fuel (Oil for trucks) Saw bearing Fuel Truck repairs Axe handle, bridge paint Bo~ts for snow plow · 26.25 13.60 53.50 22.21 25.10 64.65 11.02 11.00 1. 00 28.50 2.80 293.25 16.62 1.95 147.00 2.00 3.00 5.33 Sub Total••••••••••••••••• $728. 78 . ' 4TH REGULAR -4-FEBRUARY 20, 1961 WATER WORKS ACCOUNTS Aurora Elec:Dric Service- Aurora Hydro Electric Comm. Bell Teleppone lorman Burling Service Power Billing Telemeter Equi~. 715.98 526.95 Telephone Service Air Compressor Rental, ' 8. 50 ; 1,242.73 19.80 30.P0 ' ' Diesel & Electric Main~enance and Supply Ltd. Repairs -Emergency motor Repairs -water truck 1 Fuel for stove , Fuel pump house I 78,j 1.85 5.50 20.26 15.00 19.65 E. Holmf!Il • N. ·T~lor· .(C-it.ie-s· Ser:v·ice Oil) Toronto., Fuels Ltd. · Norman Weller Wilson Hardware RELIEF ACCOUNTS MOFFAT: HAMMOND: New door on water truck Paint, brush Sub· To tal, • , • , , , , , , • , , ~ , •• $1,441 • 59 Street Accounts Water Works Accounts $ 728.78 $1.441.59 Total ••••••••••••••••••••• $2.170.37 ,, "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." Carried. 'I ---. .., i --"' 100 Per Cent recoverable other Municipa1ities 100 Per C~nt recoverable Province of Ontario 80 Per Cent 'recoverable Pro.vince of Ontario ' 461. 19 30.00 511.00 FROPERTY ACCOUNTS HAMMOND: DAVIDSON: ' ' , . ' ' ' ~ ' ' ' ' , ~ ' ' ' Total ••• ,., .• , •••• .--~ •••••• ,_, $1 .002.19, "That the followigg accounts be paid, that· the Mayor issue orders on· the Treasurer for the same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." Car:Hed. ---, ! I ' ' r I ' '-.. ,_- 4TH REGULAR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ACCOUNT Attrdige Lumber Co, Ltd, Aurora Electric Service Aurora Hydro Electric Comm. Bell Telephone Co, Norman Burling Canadian Industries Ltd, Canada Wholesale Plumbing J.H. Chapman · The Foxboro Co, Ltd, Harry Graham Strathdee Transport Toronto Fuels Ltd, G, R, Ward Wilson Hardware PRO~RTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS Aurora Hydro Electric Comm Canadian Dust Control Wm. Gunn ~ Norman A. Taylor (Citidss Service Oil) Toronto Fuels Ltd. Harry Tutton's Cycle & Sports -5- I FEBRUARY.20, 1961 Plywood Maintenance Switch Power Telephone Rental compressor (air) Chlorine Coupling Repairs -pipes Charts Delivery Service Freight Fuel Repairs Cupboards expense 18.48 4.50 351.59 13.55 30.00 862.50 1.04 11.50 10,60 1.50 48.53 321.60 .75 8,28 Sub Total.,.,,,,.,.,.,,,,,, $1,684.42 ··Power 58.93 1,030.~7 Street Lights Cleaning supplies Repair conductor pipe Remington Rand Bl~g. 'Gasoline ·Fuel Oil Keys and Locks 1,089.80 11$.00 18.75 211.80 124.07 14.60 Sub Total, ............... 1.$1.475.oa Sewage Treatment Acct.· $1,684.42 Property Upkeep Acct. jJ ;475 ~ 02 Total. ...................... $3,159.44 '' ·, -< . 4TH REGULAR -6-FEBRUARY 20, 1961 DAVIS: "That Council revert to Committee of STODDART: the Whole to open the tender bid from various Bond dealers regarding the proposed Debenture issue of Three Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand Do·llars for Public School purposes." Carried. Jl ' . Derrick Leach from Mills Spence and Company Ltd. and Bank of Montreal to-gether: Three proposals - 2 to be tabled here- Firm Bid Yield 6i% coupon -99.71 per $100.00 6.286 . ' ' ' ~ ' ' ~ " . ' . . ' ' ' . 6% coupon -96.20 . per $100.00 6.225 or part of each if desired 1 to 10 6 J 11-to 20 6t ~ Date May 1st delivery. ~ Mr. Jarvis .... Anderson and Company and Firm Bid 6% No Dating 99.24 per $1oo.oo April 1st delivery * ' • ' • ' •• ' . . ·-. • ' Merrill -Lynch and Gardiner ' Miidland Yield 6.08 to 6% .Telegram 99.10 -April 1st. 1961 99.35 as final price at 6% ' " _, ._ .. ' ' < ' • ' " ~ < " ~ • Bell -Quinlock declined to bid. Better. than 6.225 Securitieste-gether 6.09 , . .,-...., -. Mr. D. Leach -Fe~l Merrill -Lynch would extend provision regarding time for delivery of bonds -Suggest you accept their bid. Mayor Nisbet stated we are pleased to obtain these prices and hope we can do ... k!d:.;;; business with you again. DAVIS: "That Committee revert to Council." CHILD: Carried. .,1/< ! d ~---~-: ' '' _, ~· ' i ' '---' iJ$H REGULAR -7-FEBRUARY 20, 1961 CORRESPONDENCE A letter from the Doctors of the Town of Aurora requesting the Council to consider the serious implications of their stand in opposing hospital expansion in this area was read. Mayor Nisbet stated he had spoken to Doctor Rose who was under the impression that Council were opposed to hospital increases and had explained that Council was not so opposed but that we felt it deserved further study since we were spending considerable amount of the Town's money. Reeve Davis explained that as a County represent- . ative he was asked not to support the report when presented to County and this report was directed to the County Finance Committee fli.r study and the Finance Committee would make its report. this coming Fri'day. Reeve Davis stated they were not opposed to more hospital beds but felt that this matter should be withheld for the time being until a further survey is made regairding this hospital matter. Deputy Reeve Stoddart stated that this matter had been thrashed out at a finance meeting at the County and will be finally recommended to County Council on Friday that the Hospital Committee be allotted 1 County mill each year and that the hospital scheme be fitted into this sum of monies and that they plan accordingly. Councillor Davidson inquired as to the percentage of residents who come to Newmarket Hospital from the northern municipalities. Councillor Moffat inquired if this was just a vote of money in order to allow the hospital Commission to go ahead on its own. Deputy Reeve Stoddart aixixKI advised we do ncrrknow as yet and feel the hospital Commission will come back to County for guidance regarding their building plans. Mayor Nisbet stated he wo~d like to see a hospital constructed in or near Aurora and felt that the County of York in the whole is in a , immediate need for hospital beds an'd therefore should not stand in · its way since the need is so urgent. Councillor Hammond stated that if this report is being presented to County Council this coming Friday and recommending that certain monaas be raised, is this necessary ahead of plans for hospital construction and location. Reeve Davis explained that Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars had been requested in this years budget for architects plans, survey etc and this money will be set aside and then some time of plan formulated. Councillor Jones ,Wel!la.:t'ked 'that if the County of York spends considerable sum of money in Richmond hill for Hospital purposes then what happens if Richmond Hill becomes a part of Metropolitan Toronto and further that this point should be considered. A letter from Town Solicitor Mr. T. MacPherson regarding Sunnybrook Subdivision and the rele.ase of a Bond held by the Town and outling the Town's position in this matter was read. DAVIS: STODDART: "That this letter be referred to the Planning CQmroitte~1 fgr recom~endation at the next meeting o:r (;ounc~ • Carried. 4TH REGULAR '-8-FEBRUARY 20j 1961 .,, A letterfrom Canadian British Engineering Consultants regarding Town of Aurora project -Edward Street ~ · • HAMMOND: DAVIDSON: • "That this letter be referred to the Town Engineer for study and if approved by the Engineer then this work be proceeded with," · Carried, A letter from the Town of Aurora Planning Board requesting_ the . ataandance of the Town Solicitor to represent the Municipality'at the hearing of the Municipal Board to be Held on Wednesday March 1st. 1961 at 10,a.m, was read •. ' CHILD: "That the Town Solicitor be requested to attend thiil hearing ." HAMMOND: Carried. DELEGATIONS Mr. J. Topp representing Regency Acres Subdivision appeared before Council and stated that during 1960 he had appeared before Council regarding the fencing·of aneasement east of Davis Drive and north of Murray Drive and inquired if any actiion had been taken in this matter yet. Mr. Topp explained that.this matter had been referred to Gouncillor Bell lastyear who had approach the Subdivider and he in turn had declined to fence this area. Mr. Topp stated he would like Council to visit this location and discuss the situation. Mr. Topp stated that there is .a problem concerning the investation of rats and that the ceDtain areas are full of rat burrows. Councillor Jones stated that a programme is being prepared outlining the procedure to follow in this instance and this report should be ready shortl)y. Mayor Nisbet stated Council had been in touch with 'I the York County Health Unit regarding this matter and they had requested the Town to obtain a price to eleveate this situation and once this price·has been received it will be forwarded to the York County Raxxik Health Unit. Mr. Topp then stated that a bus service in Town to-gether with more frequent bus:.t. service to Toronto is required by the residents of Regency Acres Subdivision, and suggested that the Proper committee cha1~man be instructed to approach the Grey Coach Lines to investigate the Jossibility of a more frequent bus service. DAVIS: "That this matter be referred ''to the Services STOD~ART: Committee for study and investigation." Carried. I. '"""'· i.__:) ., ,. t· 4TH REGULAR .. ·. REPORTS OF CONOOITTEES . . . <: ' ...,.· .. -9-FEBRUARY 20, 1961 Reeve Davfs ·presented a verbal report· and stated that on last Friday the Reeve of King Township ha,d requested him as chairman of the Fire Committee to attend a joint meeting of the Fire Chiefs of this area with the ·purpose of reallocating areas for fire service. Reeve .Davis stated that there ·is a new fire department now at Nobleton and further that Bradford will take some of the area of ·-' ti:le north end of the township. · I~, Deputy Reeve Stoddart present a report of the Finance Committee , in which the Committee respectfully :S:Hmil submit the following; On February 10, 1961 the sum of :IH, 11:10.00 was received fro:(!! Mr. -s •. Sobara representing a grant in lieu of taxes reppecting commercial buildings not constructed for the year 1960. The Committee , therefore recommend that the sum of $1,11:10.00 paid in February 1960 for the same purpose 'be returned to Mr. J.A. Marrese," STODDART: :OAVIS: "That the report of the Finance Committee concern~ng the return of $1,180.00 to Mr. J .A •. Marrese be accepted." Carried. Deputy Reeve Stoddart presented a report of the Finance Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the following; A meeting was held on February 13, 1961 to discuss the revised schedule re group iBsurance for Town Employees as submitted by Harold Graham, representing the Great West Life Assurance.Co, The Committee recommends that the revised schedule of a group insurance be ad~opted, effective March 1, 1961. • The increased .benefits to reflect an increased cost to the Town 'of $20.03 per month. STODDART: DAVIS: j "That the report of the Finance Committee regarding the revised schedule re group insurance for Town employees be accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." Carried, ...,, 4TH REGULAR .C. -10-FEBRUARY 20 1 1961 STODDART: DAVIS: STODDART: DAVIS: ., "Be it resolved that uncollectable water and garbage accounts totaling $601.12 as detailed on the attached list be written off notwithstanding that collection methods shall still be pursued," Carried, "Resolve that we accept the tender of Merrill Lynch, Peirce, Fenner and Smith for Three Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars Town of Aurora. 6% debentures· · at ·$99.35 per $100. That the bonds be. dated May 1st. 1961, to mature May 1st 1962 to 1981 inclusxive as more fully· described in the call of tenders and that the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto,'! Mayor Nisbet stated that the acceptance of this tender reflects on Aurora as being in a good financial position at this time. Reeve Davis stated that Aurora's Financial standard must have bettered.itself in the past year since th:i3 tender for bonds :tis far better than the one received last year, ~e motion was then carried, Councillor Jones presented a report of the Works Committee in which the Committe·e respectfully submit the following; "That the Committee have further studied the need for a steam boiler and fully recommend the purchase ofa T M F 1000; 11.6 H.P. Duromaster Morheat Steam Boiler. Pr,oparte gas fired trailer mounted 600-16 8 'ply tires at ·approximately $2,.028.00 from the Daymond Company Limited, Chatham, Ontario, JONES: DAVIDSON: "That the report of the works Committee re steam boiler be. accept,ed and the Seal of the Corporation .be attached hereto," Councillor .Davidson stated it had been a policy of Council ·. · for the past few years to purchase a new piece of equipment each year to make our Town more efficient and further that there are far ~ore culverts now to look after and he was glad to see the purchase of the steam boiler. ..... __ ,,.-..,..,_ ~. ~. : i ~· ,. --I I ,_. """" I i ,_. ;'·' \-~ . JhJREGULAR -11-FEBRUARY 30, 1961. Councillor Hammond stated that he did not question the need for the steam boiler however he did question the adviseability of purchasing one at such a.figure. Co'llllcillor Hammond .stated that one must be available when it is needed and that it might be possible to contract for one when needed and further that this piece of equipment only has on~e purpose for use and is only used aoout one week per year. C.ouncillor Jones stated that the amount of work to be done at both end·s of the Town and all throughout the Town if seen no one wkould hesitate to purchase this equipment immediately, and further that it is a good investment and is more satisfactory then the rental plan. Councillor Corbett stated ·that on Tyler St. there was a regular water channell and felt this equilJIIlent might eleveate this problem. The motion was then carried. Councillor Hammond reported a report of the ~operty Committee in which the Committee respectfully the following; " "That the bid of $550.00 made by Contractor Norm Dion for the alte~1ons and renovations to ±~k The Town Office, including removing ·existing partition walls, building new counter: complete with shelf and cupboards, building :jptz;:;:::tj_~J! partition office for the Clerk, relocating one cold a:Jtr return and adapting warm air registers 1!11: to floor type, renovating ceiling at partition wall studs and the building of a new partition wall and doorway at the East e·nd of .the hallway. ·All available materials to be re-used where ·possible." HAMMOND: CORBETT: "~hat the report of the Property Committee now before Council re office alterations be accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." Councillor Hammond stated that this renovation was necessitated due to the easy accessabili ty to the Town Office and also to allow .the Assessment Department to move downstairs for f.urther efficiency. Councillor Hammond stated that the quoted price does not inmlude a moving of hot k air r~gisters in the office. The motion was then carried. Councillor Hammond presented a verbal report regarding the Sewage Disposal Plant and stated that a 92% figure obtained in January was considered q,ui te excelle.n.t, that the suspended solids removal is go.od but build up does appear when there is chromie in the influent • Councillor Hammond stated that study of this matter is takling place at this time. Councillor Hammond stat.ed that the report with respect to wastes of Choice Cut Up Chicken Limi.ted reflects a very good position as to our plant operation. 4TH REGULAR -12-FebruaJ:'y 20, 1961 Councillor Davidson presented ~ report of the Police ~~a Committee in which the Committee respectfully s.ubmi t the following; ."That the application of George Podger for Taxi Drivers License be granted." · · DAVIDSON: JONES: . "That the report of the Police Committee regarding Cab Drivers License of George Padger be accepted.'' Carried. Councillor Davidson presented a report of the Police Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the following; "That the application of William Beaks for Taxi Drivers License'be granted." DAVIDSON: JONES'! "That the report of the Police Committee re Cab Drivers Licencse of William Beaks be accepted." Carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 0 .. ,,~,' o3' ' •), Councillor Moffat advised Council that the VoluntaJ:'y Order of Nurses have aJ:'ranged a meeting next Monday night at 8.00 p.m. and would request all interested pal:'ties to at'tend if possible. Councillor Moffat stated that a guest nurse will be there to speak and answer questions. Councill.or Child :a;,v. stated that he requested a Planning Committee meeting next monday night regarding the proposed shopping centre at the north end of Town and iri addition the bondquestion as it pertains to Sunnybrook Su~division. ~ ' I ' ) ~ , ...... ~) Reeve Davis Took the Chair and Mayor Nisbet presented a report of the Industrial Committee. Mayor Nisbet stated that the Industrial Vommittee has been very active this yeaJ:' and that a meeting had been held with the TJ'adeand Industry Branch representative Mr. LeMasier • Mayor Nisbet stated that several items had been disuussed and among these items was the preparation of a .brochure. It .was decided that a brochure should be on a simple basis and not too fancy since they are a dime a dozen and. apparently mailed. out to prospective Industries on a wholesale basis. Mayor Nisbet stated that an Industrial Commissioner might be utilized in the Town but it could cost $12,000.00 per yeaJ:' • Mayor Nisbet itemized: certain points such as to publisized the expansion of an existing Industries in a municipality, endeavour :to list the Indus.t:relilal land and obtain firm prices for such land, .that local banks and their head offices are a good source of assistance and finally that re@.l;:ular eating talking mee,tirigs are to be held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Arena restaurant and that any person is welcome to attend these meetings. Mayor Nisbet stated that the first suchmeeting had been held this day and had proved quitesucessfull. ~. , I ,~ - \ [, '-,;_.:~· 4TH REGULAR -13-FEBRUARY 20, 1961 Mayor Nisbet in the chair. BY-LAWS By-law number 1468 to make and establish rules and regulations accordihg'to which the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation · of the Town of Aurora shaJ.l be governed. MOFFAT: "That the By-law now before the Council be CORBETT: read a second time and that the Council ~ 1f6f resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for that purpose." Carried. The suggested amendments to the By-law as follows were read, Clause 4 Further business may be discussed by a vote of 2/3 majority of members present. The Mayor may call a emergency meeting of Council, notice of meeting ma;y be waived by the consent of the majority of Council. Clause 29 The Fire Committee shall deal with all matsers relating fire protection and the fire brigade of the mun~cipality. The Committee arises and reports progress. CHI:8D: DAVIS: JONES: DAVIS: NEW BUSINESS "'fhat the By-law now before the Council be read a third time this day and-that. rule 22 of By-law 862~e suspended for that purpose." "That the thir~ reading of the By-law be taken as read,'llwith the suggested additions." Carried, Councillor Child stated that a Mr. Cole of the Department of Highways of Ontario had visilted Aurora concerning a complaintregistered by Mrs. Case to King Township regarding the closing of the sideroad at the south extremity of Town. Councillor Child stated that this road was not to be cloaed until Regency Drive-had been completed and that the Department of Highways are advocating a cu~ de sac at the end of the sideroad at Yonge St. in order that vehicles may be able to turn around. Councillor Child suggested we put in another road leading to the cue de sac. Councillor Child Stated we have now registered an area shpwing blocks of Industrial land available.and have a plan showing the re location of Regency Drive but did not approve of any subdivixing of. any of this land as shown on their.plan. ·I ' ~· ,._pf'' 4TH REGULAR CHILD: STODDART: '~~: -'--14-FEBRUARY 20, 1961 "The the Minister of Planning and Development be forwarded a registered plan Number 511, Part Drawing 4 together with a copy of of the proposed Industrial/Commercial · Development P~t of Lot 76 ,' Cone. 1 Township of King and reg;uest his ruling as to whether the proposed development constitutes a new Subdivision and if so that he withdraw his approval of the Registered Plan, Part Drawing Number 4." Carried Councillor Hammond stated that less room would be available in the corridor of the Municipal buildings when traffic court is held and suggested that the leasing of an alternative location should be looked into. HAMMOND: DAVIS: ''~· ',,, "That the Property and Finance Committee meet withthe Traffic Court Officials to attemptR to find an alternative location for the holding of the Court. " Carried, Couhcillmr Hammond stated it was desirous to place notices in p~Ks stating that prosecution would be made in the event of a vandalism • Councillor Hammond stated. the cost was quite excessi'lle last year for breakage and further that possible reward notices may be posted, -- HAMMOND: DAVIDSON: "Tha.t the Property Committee be authorized to }Ial£ have signs posted in Town parks and Town property unattended such notices to refer to prosec~ution for vandilism and rewards offord for any apprehension." Carried, Councillor Moffat suggested that notice on Yonge St, stating slow down children crossing should be placed at the .. proximity of the Arena. It was decided that the Streets Committee would lokk after this matter. Councillor Jones inquired of the reading of the sewer By-law and asked if residents are required to call a plumber first before Council. Councillor Jones stated he.knew of one.case where a plumber charged $15.00 and then the person had to pay an additional $15.00 to the Town for sewer service, .Councillor Davidson stated that if on Town property the Town will pay the costs and if on own property the resident must pay, Councillor Hammond stated he thought it read that a deposit to be made first and if found to be on Town Property the deposit would be refunded and if on their own property they will pay the oost of same. ~-1 I I ,-.:.'\_ r ).__ ,l I ~ ! - . -I l_ 4TH REGULAR -15-February .20, 1961 It was decided that the Sewer By-law bechecked and correction made if misleading. Councillor Corbett stated he would like to commend the Works Department and Town Superintendent for painting the bridge ends and further stated that now the ends of these bridges might be plainly seen. Cq:uncillor Child stated in regard to painting that the closing gates on Wells St. at the Public School should be painted a red fluroscent «mx colour and it was decided that the Works Department be i~structed to carry out ths painting. Councillor Jones stated that one of the gates had been badly bent and was now repaired. Reeve Davis advised Council that a request had been received from Mr. Lysecki to do something about the condition of the road leading into the Choice Cut Up Chicken plant. This matter was referred to the Works Department for investigation. Mayor Nisbet stated that a vague understanding was maintained with. regards to what the Department of Highways are doing to lowera Yonge Street at the south end of Town and that an engineer from the Department would visit Aurora ·on Friday at 2.00 p.m. of this week to answers any questions regarding this construction project on the site. • Mayor Nisbet stated that a cheque had been received from. Consolidated Buildigg Corporation a in payment of a certain accounts between the Town and that firm however Mayor Nisbet stated that the ?JllOunt of this chrque does not corresponda to am the amount th.e Town feels is owing. STODDART: DAVIS: "That this matter be referred to the To'!l'!l Solicitor and Town Engineer to a investigate and finalize." Carried. Mayor Nisbet stated that rumors existed concerning the state of affairs in the Town of Aurora and that there was definately no deficit on the 1960 operations and possibly a small surplus would obtain. Deputy Reeve Stoddart stated that the rumor of a deficit in the year 1960 did not originate from himself and further that the press item in last weeks local paper did not originate from him. HAMMOND.: CORBETT': "That the meeting adjourn." The meeting then adjourned • ~~fit_ Nr.AYmr~ v ··---"'