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MINUTES - Council - 19610403I I ,_ \ MINUTES OF THE 7TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY APRIL 3RD AT8,00 P.M. PRESENT MAYOR: REUE: DEPUTY REEVE: COuNCILLORS: CORBETT: STODDART: STODDART: CORBETT: CORRESPONDENCE ---------------------- KEITH NISBET (IN THE CHAIR) C,F. DAVIS W.H. STODDART CHILD, CORBETT,DAVIDSON, HAMMOND, JONES, MOFFAT. "That Reeve Davis take the Chair.'! Carried. "That the minutes of March Gth, 20th, and 27th. 1961 be adopted as :printed and circulated," Carried, A letter from Incorporated Municipal Design Limited regarding tae Land, .. Use Plan Town of Aurora was re;;td. '~p'\lncillor Chil~ statedwe should not revert back to this Company to aJ. tE!r our Land Use Plan since the Planning Consultant of the Aurora Board of Trade has the land use map approximately three quarter finished alb. this time and would fu:r·ther recollllii.end that we advise Incorporated Municipal ~@s;i;gns Li:rp.ited that we. do not require any furj;her·changes in our plan and that they disregard any conversations he.fd between the Town Engineer or myself. CHILD: CORBETT: -> Resolve that the letter of Incorporated Municipal Design Limited be disregarded and the matter be left to the Planning · Consultant to finalize." Carried. A letter from The Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruelty to· Animals stating that Aurora would be well advised to consider ~mending its contract with Mr. W, Lowe, Dog Catcher, to :prohibit the sale of unclaimed dogs.to hospitals and research laboratories was read. HAMMOND: CHB:.D: "That this letter be referred to Unfinished Business." Carried. 7TH REGULAR -:2- 2,.1 APRIL .4'til. 1961 A letter from the Town of Aurora Planning Board containing a copy of a letter from the County ~f York regarding a community planning workshop to be held in the York County building Newmarket on April 12th and 13th 1961 was read, It was decided that as many an Council as ·able to attend this planning workshop and that notices be sent out to each member prior to the dates of the workshop. CORBETT: "That this letter be filed," STODDART: Carried, A letter from the Centre York District Women's Institute asking Council if it is possible to bring the Town By-laws up to date in order to eleviate practice of leaving bicycles lying flat on the sidewalks was read, STODDART: CORBETT: "That this letter be referred to the Police Committee for study and report." Carried, A letter from a Mr. J.O. Rutlidge advising Council of his interest in building an $18,000. house. on lVIary Street but decl;ined to build such a house owing to the amount of barking dogs and shanties in this area was read. ., ·~·, DAVIS: STODDART: "That this letter be referred to the Police Committee for study and report," Carried, A letter from Mr. A, Christensen, 67mecumseh Drive, Aurora advising Council of the flooding oonditions in his area and stating $hat his driveway has been unusable for approximately 1 month and forcing himself and his neighbour to park on the street was read. Councillor Davidson stated this complaint had been received a year ago and gravel had been placed in the flooded portion. Councillor Hammond stated that some members of Council had seen this situation last year and it had been brought about by the Builders and Mr. Christensen certainly has just cause for agravation at least. It was decided that the Town Engineer would contact the Subdivider to attempt& to eleviate this condition. ..... ,.,. ·"'' ,, ··~""'·" i .: ··-._/ I I ; ·~ 7TH REGULAR -3-APRIL 3RD. 1961 A· letter from the Canadian Mental Heililth Association requesting permission ~f Council tu hold a fund raising campaign in Aurora on May the 3rd and 4th. 1961 was read, STODDART: DAVIDSON: "That the Canadian Mental Health Association be allowed to hold a fund raising campaign in Aurora on May 3rd and 4th. 1961, and that the Town issue a proclamation to t4is effect." Carried, A letter from the Aurora Board of Trade suggesting that if Council is in favour of erecting a Cairn in Aurora with a locamotive bell on top. along with a suitable plaque that the Town contact the National Sites and Monuments Board in Ottawa who may subsidize all or part of such a project was read~ CHILD: HAMMOND: HAMMOND: CORBETT: "That the necessary letter be forwarded to the national Sites and Monuments Board in Ottaw making the necessary application for this proposed Cairn," Carried, "That the Publicity Committee study this matter regarding the proposed location of' the Cairn," Carried, A letter from the Township of King advising Council that King Towknship endorse the resolution of the .Town of Aurora Planning Board regarding the conservation of creeks in our area was read. CHILD: JONES': "That a copy of this letter be forwarded to the Town of Aurora Planning Board and the original letter filed.," Carried, ,,, A letter from the County of York Emergency Measures Organization advising Council of a short emergency measures orientation course for members of Municipal Councils within the County to be held on April 18th. 1961 at 9.45 A,M. was read. It was i22ixa« decided that as many a§ Council attend this course as possible, I:~ ... , 'r· 1: ·-"': "'".· 7TH REGULAR -4--APRIL 3, 1961 A letter from FCO Services Limited Toronto regarding pest control \ and advising Council that a rat survey had been made of the creek ·.bed &:':Q;cj;.s:" crossing Murray Drive, JoneS:'f Court, Davis Road and Richardson Street in Aurora and further that at the time of inspection no evidence of fresh burrows or tracts were seen and would indicate that any investation of rats has not developed beyond possibly one family. The letter further stated that a proposed treatment of the creek carried out under a 12 month service agreement would amount to 135.00 for the first service and $12.00 each month following was read, In addition to the Foregoing letter a letter from the York County Health Unit regarding the alleged investation in Aurora was read, This letter of the York County Health Unit advised Council that inspections of the area have been repeated on a number of ocaasions a in varying types of weather and stated that evlidence ~~'Luc•;:.tG;;k produced and observations made since the original complaint failed to support the allegation that a rat investation of even a minor degree exists and further that the staff of the York County Health Unit will continue to keep an eye on the situation from time to time and obseryations from citizens in the area would be welcome, CORBETT: HAMMOND: "That a copy of the letter from the York County Health Unit be forwarded to the Regency Acres Ratepayers Association and . tnat the York County Health Unit be requested to maintain an inspection programme of this are from time to time," Carried, Mayor Nisbet in the chair. a letter from L,C, Bchorz and Associates Limited, Architectural Engineers, Toronto requesting Council's consideration to an application for the connection of the Canadian Tire Associates Store south end Aurora tothe Aurora WaE!Jer System was read. DAVIS: STODDART: "That this matter be referred to the Works Committee, Planning Committee together with the Town Engineer to study the proposal for annexation of this area," Carried, ;l -· ,, ,. I~ ,.,,.-.- 7TH. REGULAR -5-APRIL 3, 1961 DELEGATIONS ' Mr. Backorz appeared before Council on behalf of the foregoing letter and advised Council that the matter of water was now'very urgent. Mayor Nisbet inquired of a representative fro~ the Canadian Tire ·Corporation and asked how would Canadian 'Tir'e feel toward annexation by the Town and was advised that Canadian Tire had no special feeling in this regard one way or oxl~t another • REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councillor Davidson present a report of the Police Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the following; Resolve that the following items be purchased from Norm Cook, Yonge St. S. Aurora. 7 Uniforms ( 1 tunic, 2 winter pants 1 summer pants) 28 shirts 7 Hats O.P.P. Style (Summer with Band) 7 Dozen flashes 7 ties The cost of the above to be $900.00 DAVIDSON: CHILD: "That the report of the Police Committee re the purchase of Police Uniforms from Norm Cook, Mens Wear, Aurora, be accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." Carried. Mayor Nisbet statedhe was glad to see that these uniforms might be purchased locally. Councillor Child presented a report of the Planning Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the following: At a meeting held March 22nd. 1961 at which time all members of Council were present, this Committee met '.to discuss the report from the Planning Consultant regarding the feasabili ty of the Slater sub-division. After discussing this report, it was agreed by all present that we should recommend that the quesjionaaire be completed and returned to the Department of Municipal Affamrs, Community Planning Branch. CHILD: STODDART: "That the report of the Planning Committee re Slater Subdivision be accepted." Carried. . ;·,;"~:- 7TH REGULAR -6-APRIL 3, 1961 Coun±cillor Child presented a verbal report and brought to Councils attention he had written Premier Frost, Provincial Government Toronto some time ago with reference to a reply to some statements made by the Superintendent of Education regarding the feasability of using standard plans for school buildings. Councillor Child then read a letter in reply from Premier Frost rina in which the Premier stated that this matter would be referred to Minister Robarts fo «a clarify the matter for Councillor Child. Mayor~ Nisbet stated that. a joint meeting of Council and Planning Board to discuss the Ontario Water ~GRk~xResources Commission reports on sewage and water for the Town of Aurora together with the matter of a subdivider to proceed a part of his subdivision was scheduled for next Monday evening , April lOth. 1961 • UNFINISHED BUSINESS The letter from the Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruel~y to Animals was brought forward. Mayor Nisbet stated, that Town Council had requested some prove previously by letter. and' had not had a reply to this letter as yet and further did not feel that Aurora Council should decide in this matter and felt that it is the decision ofa senior government. Mayor Nisbet stated that a recent article in the R~aders Digest concerning this subject should be read by everyone in Town. Mayor Nisbet further stated that the past mayor was now president of the North York Humane Society and further that he was Mayor when the contract with Mr. Lowe N& the dogcatcher was entered into. Councillor Davidson stated that our problem is to get the dogs off the streets and felt we should change our methods since there are still complaints being received regarding dogs running at large. Qouncillor Davidson stated he would contact Mr. w. Lowe the dog catcher with regards to this matter. CHILD: "That the letter be filed." DAVIS: Carried • Councillor Child stated several wekks ago a report had been made , with regards to the acceptance of 1 of 2 sets o~.plans regarding Aurora Heights proposRMal to construct buildings on their commercial ·• centre and felt that now we should send a strong letter to Aurora Heights Limited to ascertain their intentions with regard to constructing these building:s since they had promished to do something immediately. CHILD: HAMMOND: "Resolve that a letter be forwarded to Aurora Heights Limited requesting their intentions with regard to erecting buildings on their Commercial Block Aurora Heights Subdivision." · Carried. ···~ .;· I l. •-.-/ I~ i i ' , I ( ! · .. ,-·~· I . ' ' ·~' / - 7TH REGULAR -7-APRIL 3, 1961 Councillor Moffat st'ated that some time ago we discussed the matter of extra fencing around Mxx~ the drainage areas on Murray Drive and it was ,decided.at that time to ascertain if' it was in order for the Town to ca:r:ry out this fencing and if we had'' taken over the area and further inquired if we had done any similar fencing previously, Mayor Nisbet advised that the Town has not done any fencing previously and cannot do so until we take over the affect:txed area, HAMMOND: MOFFAT: BY-LAW.! MOFFAT: CORBETT: I ''Resolve that we fo·rward a letter to Consolidated Building Corporation and requested their permission to erec't a fence in the' Murr,ay Drive creek and furthering ascertaining the erection of this fence would not affect the present quarantee as outlined in the subdivision agreement." Carried, "That leave be given to introduce .a by-law to appoint a deputy clerk and that the same be now read a first time," ·Carried, The by-law was then read a first time. HAMMOND: DAVIDSON: "That the by-law now before the Council be read a second time a that the Council resolve itself into a 6ommittee of the Whmle for that purpose," Carried, The by-law was then read a second time. \ The second reading of the By-law was approved in Counc~l. Deputy Reeve Stoddart advised Council when Mr. A, J. Wood was hir.ed we did not wish to hire as a Deputy Clerk until we had ascertained if he entered into the p:i,c:mture and now find that we are indeed happy with his services •. Ileputy Reeve Stoddart further stated we required a deputy cle.rk. for signing authority during the absence of the C~erk and would strongly recommend fu±mx his appointment as Deputy Clerk of Aurora RE at this time. CHILD: DAVIS: "That the by-law now before the Council be read a third time this day and that rule 22 ··of By-law number 1468 be suspended for that purpose, 11 7TH REGULAR DAVIS: HAMMOND: ,. ' ~·;..',.,;.:,.,_, --8.:.. APRIL _3, 1961 "That the third reading of thet By-law be taken as read." ·"<, Carrie <f •. ' The By-law was then engtered as 1477. .. NEW BUSINESS Councillor Jones sta-ted that he had made a trip with the Town superintendent. Mr. Browning last week and had looked (3.t a machine in Richmond Hill for the J2urpose of clearing out stumps and felt that Aurora shou;Ld arrange for 121tump removal and the amounts charged for this removal at $15.00 per hour rental or $5.00 per stump, Councillor Jones stated that the Town would be required to do the cleaning up after the removal but in the case of small stumps it is possible to remove 4 or 5 per hour and therefore the hourly basis would seem as the better arrangement, JONES: DAVIS: "That the Works Committe be authorized to spend up to $300.00 'for the pnrpose of . stump removal· and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." Carried. :~ . . Councillor Corbett advised Council a that l'llayor Nisbet and himself had taken a trip around Jii:town this day to look over the Town parks and found numerous places where a little grading and cleaning up would make a good imprqvement and stated that a general clean up of our park areas would be recommended, Councillor Hammond stated that a few weeks previousx a discussion had arose briefly regarding trees and felt fuhat we should make inquiriers re tree planting now if we intend to do anything. Councillor Hammond stated some suggestion had been made to edge Park lands and both limites of Wellington St. East and West -~ I I : 1 I I ~ .... ~~ with trees, Mayor Nisbet stated we should investigate this matter and ascertain :m1: if w~ can obtain some seedlings. It was decided that the Parks Committee would study this matter and repo~t back to Council. · Reeve Da'l(is inquired of Councillor Hammond as to the progrees being made with regard to the purchase of a Tank Truck and Councillor Hammond stated that a Committee Meeting would be calle_d this week and a re~mmendation would .be forthcoming to Council :t~1i'I regarding this purchase. Co~ncillor Hammond st~ted that it would appear this were the end of a snow period for this year and stated that pedestrians find it difficult to cross at Wellington and Yonge Streets because the white lines are not -.:now visible. Mayor Nisbet stated that th:i3 project would take place at a later period since it was still to early and the painting was quitEl an expensive outlay. CORBET: DAVIS:· "That the meeting adjourn.~ Carried. \ .. The Meeting then adjourned. J 1\tiwt=------- --. I i '--'"