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MINUTES OF THE 24TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHADERS ON DECEMBER 18, 1961 AT 8.00 P.M.
PRESENT
MAYOR
REEVE:
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KEITH NISBET (IN THE CHAIR)
C.F. DAVIS
W.H. STODDART DEPUTY REEVE:
. COUNCILLORS: CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON, HAMMOND, JONES, MO!fAT •
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 A?COUN1'S
Aurora Ap.;i;l.ma.l Hospital
Aurora.Automotive Ltd.
Aurora "Ba.llner Publishing Co.
Aurora Book & Music Shoppe
Aurora Hydro-'Electric ·comm. ·
Bell Telephone Co. '
Canadian Dust , Control
Central Offi<::e Supllies Ltd.
N. cook . ,
County of'. Xo:r!k
M.s. McPherson Motors
McBee Co.
Taylor Electric
Town of Newmarket
Townshend and Kent
Weller B/A Service
FIRE ACCOUNTS
Carried.
Services
Batteries
Stationery
Ink
Service
Service
Cleaning supplies
Typewriter service
Gloves
Fingerprint Investigation
Cruiser rental
,Stock cards
Flurescent tube
Radio service
Statirmery
Tire repairs
TOTAL
5.00
8.65
5.72
.77
4.08
170.57
3.20
'!1.76
28.48
20.00
141.48
16.97
1.55
375.00
2.68
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$795.41
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"That the following accounts be paid, that. the
Mayor issue orders on the Treasuer for the same
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm.
Bell Telephone Co •.
Canadian IUst Control
Carried.
Service
Service
Cleaning supplies
21.48
59.54
3.20
24TH RMULAR
FIRE ACCOUNTS(CONTINUED)
Davis Garage
Art Giddys B/A Service
H. Jones
Provincial Fire Prevention Co.
Weller B/A Service
Western Tire Corporation
Wilson & Cousin Co.
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Lubrication & truck repairs
Gasoline
Mileage
Recharge service
Gas, oil & signal repairs
Anti freeze ·
Repair hose & big beam
TOTAL
44·38
23.33
25.00
7.73
6.98
19.86
.2l§2
$217.35
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."
GENERAL ACCOUNTS
'American w.w. Association
Aurora Banner
Aurora Book & Music Shoppe
'AUrora Greenhouses
·Aurora Planning Board
·Aurora I':),anning Board
·Aurora Recreation Comm
'Bell Teiepijone Co. Ltd
J. Browning
Canadian Inst. on Sew & San.
Canadian National Railways
Central Office Supplies
Factory :' 1 Mutual Enginee:t'ing
Judge Robert Forsythe.
.Mary's Fruit Store
.John c. Mq:ore
Carried.
Dues & Subscription (Eng.)
Elections .d 795.48
Eng. Buss. cars 11.55
Off. & Mise adv 83~90
Office supp.
Assessor
Bldg. Insp.
Engineer
Gen. office
Presentations
Simonson fees
Altenburg fees
Baddmaster fees··.
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Assessor 16.13
Bldg. Insp. 10.68
Clerk 81.72
Engineer :2.4• 05
Mileage allowance
Annual dues (eng)
Rental agreement
Assessor 25.34
Engineer 12.64
Gen. Office 64.38
Subscription (Engineer)
Revision voters lists
Presentation·
Prints S.T.P •. PJ..an
17.50
890.93
14.01 ..... ..
21.45
112.67
305.00
250.00
16?.58
25.00
15.00
5.00
102.36
1.00
15.00
6.00
7.00
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24TH REGULAR
GENERAL ACCOUNTS CONTINUED
. Municipal Warld
' Ontario Municip~
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stationery
Helen Reid '
' J .T. Thompson "-.
-3-December 18, 1961
Election supplies 8.60
Assessment Act ~
Court of Revision notices
Land Bales List (assess)
Mileage
TOTAL
12.52
9.44
1.13
25.00
$1.9.98.65
STODDART:
DAVIS:
"That the Wage Account be paid, 'that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasuer for the same, and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried. ·
JONES:
DAVIDSON:
"That the following accounts be paid, that the
Mayor issue orders on the Treasuer for the same,
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
PUBLIC WORK ACCOUNTS
STREET ACOOUNTS
A.s. Annan
Ardill's Dept. Store
Attridge Lumber Co.
Aurora Automotive Ltd.
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm.
Aurora Tank & Welding
Bell Telephone Co.
N. Burling
Canada Iron Foundaries
Ivan Daniels·
B.F. Davis
Davis Garage
Gormley Sand'& Gravel
Dave Ground · ·
Henry's Auto Electric
McPherson Motors
Ray-Gordon Equipment Rental
Rosco Metal Products
Sifto Salt Co.
Wellesley Construction Co,
Wilson Hardware
Carried.
Cement (sewers) 5.67
Netting for flags 2.02.
Lumber & Saw shaepened 30,67
Tools, truck repairs, grease 24.56
Move Pole 13.57
Truck repairs, manhole, culvert81.84
Service 21.14
Rental concrete breakers 24.00
Catch. basins & manhole frames 123.96
Saw &'Tractor repairs ·1,80
Catch basin & sewer pipe 62.47
Street cleaning cart tires 41.72
Gravel -roads & sidewalks 84.36
Excavating for swers 10,00
Grader repairs :l11 • 28
Truck 1.75
Warning signals-roads & sew. 11,12
Cul'IJerts 221,62
Highway coarse 543.07
Gravel 113.05
Twine, nails, bolts,fork 28.38
TOTAL SUB $1,458.05
24TH REGULAR •4-December. 18, 1961
WATER WORK ACCOUNTS
Atlas Polar Co.
Aurora Automotive Ltd.
Aurora Book & Music Shoppe
Aurora Cashway Electric
· Auro:r:'a Hydro-Electric
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Bell Telephone Co.
N. Burling
·Canadian Wholesale Plumbing
B.F. Davis
D. Ground
F, Hankin & Co.
Neptune Meters Co
Ray-Gordon Equipment Rental
'Renown Plumbing Co.
Waterworks Equipment Co,
Western Tire
Wilson Hardware
PUBLIC WORK ACCOUNTS
WATER WORK ACCOUNTS
TOTAL
Air compressor repairs
Grease
Note book
Pump starter repairs
Power 69~tfl<1
Billing 55U.85
.service
Rental concrete breakers
Pipe
Coal
Backhoe digging
"M Scope" eepairs
Compound meters
Warning signals
Service road & boxes
Tube cutter
Plastic ablmbolm alumimum
Bolts
SUB TOTAL
$1,458.05
$2.415.36
$3.873.41
284.50
5.04
.98
29.66
1,257.96
15.99
8.00
1,41
29~.67
210.00
41.93
36.40
4.53
206.09
13.70
1.13
.37
$2.415.36
MOFFAT:
JONES:
"That the following accounts be paid, t:q.at'the
Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same
and the Seal of the Corp~ration be attached hereto,"
Carried,
RELIEF ACCOUNTS
',100% receoverable from other Municipalities $733.70
: 80% receverable from aikaz Province of Ontario $509.75
',TOTAL $1.243.45
' '·JAMMOND:
, DAVIDSON:
"That the following a,ccounts be paid, that the
Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto,"
Carried,
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PROPERTY ACCOUNTS
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ACCOUNTS
A,S, Annan Ltd,
Attridge Lumber Co,
Aurora Auto~otive Ltd,
Aurora Cashway Electric Co.
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm,
Bell Telephone Co,
N, Burling
Canada Iron Foundaries Ltd.
Canada Wholesale Plumbing
Canadian Industries Ltd.
Canadian General Electric
Canadian Inst, on Sewers and
Sanitation "
Davis Garage
Gormley Ready Mixed
Graham Transport
Chas, E. Napier Co,
Osbornes
Peacock Brothers
Renown PlUmbing Cp,
Vaughan Tunnelling Co,
Western Tire
Wilson Hardware
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
Attridge Lumber Co,
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm
aanadian Dust Control
Cities Service Oil
Mary's Fruit Store
Upper Canada Glass
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ACCTS.
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
TOTAL
December 18, 196l
Cement & seal bond
Lumber,
Battery & grease ,
2.11
4.48
39.65
13.40 Motor mount, switch & service
Power 440,80
Lamps 3.84
Service
Concrete breakers rental
Pipe
Gasket, couplings, clamps
Chlorine
Electric motor & base
Annual dues (Barwick)
Oilland change tires
Conrete
Delivery charges
Cutters and shear bars
Coveralls & rubber boots
Hypermatic Lubricant
Couplings and valves
Boring for :P!h:Pt
Anti freeze
Glass and 50' tape
TOTAL SUB
444.64
24.72
96.00
306.~9
5.59
406.76
185.82
15.00
19.02
25.29
1.50
268.94
34.86
4.35
156.33
200.00
5.39
21.38
$2.335.72
3.05 Election supplies
Street lighting
Power
1,121,17
50.68 1,171.85
Cleaning supplies
Gasoline
Cleaning supplies
Draft deflectors
SUB TOTAL
$2,335.72
$1.442.51
$3,778.23
4.80
247.10
3.71
12.00
i$.1' 442. 51
STODDART:
CORBETT:
"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 CAPITAL LEVY ACCOUNT EDWARD STREET EXTENSION
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Alpine Construction Co, · Installing sanitary sewers
and watermains 1,555,39
Canadian British Engineering Services in comae.ction with
Edward Street 707,51
TOTAL $2.262.90
i+iH-REGULAR -6-December 1~, 1961 • ..
CORRESPONDENCE
.A card of thanks from w.c. Bailey thanking Council for their
remembrance while he was hospitalized was read.
CORBETT: "That this card be filed.'!
STODDART:
Carried.
A letter from the Aurora Planning Board With regards to the
Slater subdivision was read.
HAMMOND:
DAVIDSON:
"That this letter be referred to the Planning
Committee for study."
Carried.
A letter from John Offord stating that due to ill health he finds
it necessary to resign from the Aurora Recreation Commission;was read.
DAVIS:
STODDARlll:
"That John Offord's resignation be accepted
wi:Dh regrets."
Carried.
A letter from the Corporation of the City of Hamilton requesting
the endorsement of a resolution with respect to the rights, duties
and responsiblilities of pedestrians on the highway was read.
CHILD:
STODDART:.
· DELEGATIONS
''That this letter be referred to the incoming
Police Committee for study and report."
Carried.
A Mr. Houghton appeared before Council on behalf of the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 385, Aurora with regards to taxes, on their property~
Mr. Houghton stated he wa~ here this evening to see if the Legiori
could get a grant of all or a part of the taxes. Mr. Duckenfield
stated that in 1960 the taxes were approgtimately $350.00 and in 1961
f750.00 an inc:eease of $400.00. Mr. Duckenfield stated that as the
Legion is a non profit organization they were requesting a grant for
relief of taxation. The legion takes care of needy veterans and gives
free rentals to various organizations in Town.Mr. Duckenfiel4 stated
that a present there was a debt of about $5000. on the Legion Hall now.
The Bingo games were the biggest revenue item. The expenses per month
amount to $250.00 including taxes.
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24TH REGULAR -7-DECEMBER 18, 1961
It was request that the Councilgive this matter your consideration
and then in 3 years time at the utmost the Legion will be on a
paying basis. ·· ·
Mayor Nisbet stated that there is a ruling from the Department of
Municipal Affairs that the 10 year period can~ extended and that
this matter must come up at next budget period by new Council and
request that a letter be sent to the Council in January in regards
to this matter.
STODDART:
DAVIS:
"That this request be referred to the
1962 Finance Committee."
Carried.
Fire Chief H. Jones read the report for 1961 with regards to the
Fire Department. !here were 129 registered calls received in 1961 •
. Fire loses for the year amount to $17,182.00. Fire Chief Jones state<l
that 300 inspections were made by him. Town Engineer, Mr. Murray,
BUilding In.spectlir A Jubb and himself tourBd the Town with regards
to places in bad need of repairs or fire hazards. H. Jones reported
that fire drills were held in all Town Shhools with exceptional results.
Fire Chief Jones stated he had attended the Fire Chiefs Schhol in Toronto
and also the Fire Chief.s Conference in Kitchner and both had· been
very interesting with lectures and panel discussions. The Fire Chie.f
stated that the Town had purchased new equipment valued at approximately
$1,500.00 this year. The matter of the fire siren not cutting out .
has been remedied. Fire Chief Jones thanked Council for their· .·
co-operation in, the past year. Mayor Nisbet thanked H. Jones for
his report.
i Reeve Davis stated that a Chairman of the Fire Committee he would like
'-··-to congratulate the Chief on his report and the fire brigade on an
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excellent job they are doing. ·
DAVIS: "That a letter be sent to the Fire Chief and
STODDART: Brigade complimenting them on a job well done
and wishing them all the best for the future."
Carried.
Mayor Nisbet inquired if the brigade was up to full force and Chief
Jones said ye.s but feel some ch~ge is warranted. Reeve Davis stated
that the fire alarm boxes have cost $4,500. approximately ove~ the past
few years and their removal should be considered. Deputy Reeve Stoddart
inquired if any reduction in fire rates if boxes were taken out and
the Fire Shief stated that he did not belie:te so. ··
24TH REGULAR -8-DECEMBER 18, 1961
Mr. T. McPherson informed Council that the matter of Police
Arbitration had gone ahead and may be awarded before first of the
year.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Councillor Hammond stated that he had hlded on a referendum from
the 1961 Property Committee to the 1962 Committee.
Councillor Davidson stated he would like to compliment our sol:icitor
on the way he handled the arbitration proceedings.
'!councillor Davidson· presented at\lt!eport of the Police Committee in
which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS
P.O. Donald Lewis be promoted to ·First Class Constable with pay
adjustment retroa~tive to November 1st. 1961.
P.O. Edward McClenny be promoted to Second Class Constable with
pay adjustement retroactive $o November 16, 1961.
DAVIDSONJ!
JONES:
That the Police Committee report ~e constables
P.O. LEWIS and P.O. MCCLENNY be accepted and
the seal of the'Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried.
Councillor Corbett inquired %~ as to increases inpay of two of the
Town men and Councillor Jones stated that this is a committee matter
and will be considered in January.
BY-LAWS
To amenO.'By-law 1051..
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CBli!LD:
CHILD:
DAVIS:
"That the By-law now before the Council be read
a third time.'!
Carried.
"That the third reading of the By-law be .taken
as read." Carried.
The By-law was then numberE!d· 1497. -'!
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24TH REGULAR -9-Dl!PEMBER 18, 1961
BY-LAWS
To authorize the assumption of the-lands located on the ~ollowing
Plans 439, 409, 487, 488 and 535.
MOFFAT:
CHILD:
MOFFAT:
DAVIS:
"That the By-law now before the Council be read
a third time."
Carried.
"That the third reading of the By-law be
taken as·read."
Carried.
The by-law was then numbered 1505.
NEW BUSINESS
Reeve Davis stated that in regards to boxing day being .declared
a holiday some people in Town feel that they are being badly done
by if this holiday is not declared.
DAVIS:
MOFFAT:
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"That Tuesday December 26, 1961 be declared
a Civic Holiday."
Councillor Moffat informed Council that she had contacted certain
industries and, they all stated it did not interfere with them.
Mayor Nisbet stated the merchants feel Banks are better opened
Saturday morning for deposits and change. Councillor Child stated
he would go along with it because of merchants requireing the
Banks services on the Saturday. Councillor Jones said he felt
that we are passing a hmliday that 95% of the people are not going
to observe. Councillor Hammond stated he did not feel this was
a local question and that he felt it' should be a provincial or
federal matter.
The motion was then carried 7 to 2.
That the Banks be notifj'ed of this proclamation.
¢ouncillor Moffat informed Council that in the past a committee
looking after relief accounts have looked after relif families in
an amount of $10.00 food or clothing as extras at Christmas.
MOFFAT:
HAMMOND:
"That vouchers for food or clothing or fuel
be given each reliefee. "
Carried.
24TH REGULAR -10-DECEMBER 18, 1961
Councillor Corbett siad he would like to wish Councillor Hammond
God speed in his work and would like to see him back at some
future date. Mayor Nisbet stated that Councillor Corbett expressed
the wishes of all of Council •
Inaugural meeting to be held January 2nd, 1962.
Councillor Child inquired as to,how farR this Council can go with
regards to election violation on December 2nd. and felt in fairness
to every taxpayer that something should be put in the press saying
just what Council can do in this instance. Councillor Child stated
that we have got. to clear ourselyes as members of Council. · Councillor
Moffat stated she would go alongw~th this as she didn't like to
be put in position where any of pt4' reputations would be jepoi'ized.
Councillor Moffat further stated it was not anyone of us around this ::'::-;: ;r;;;
table at this time. Deputy Reeve Stodaart stated that the people do
not understand that it is not up to Council to press this .. matter
and that something in press so that the Council is not held responsible
for ding nothing. Reeve Davis stated that he understood their is
nothing Council cand do and would like to see this in print so that
our position is clarified. Mayor Nisbet stated that. the .alleged
violation was brought to attention of Council following election
and a gr9up {las e~r.ttacted imepartment of Municipal Affairs and they
have stated is is not resposibility of Returning.Officer or Council
but that taxpayers have a responsibility to see that violations of
elections is brought to Province's attention. A request to
Department of' Municipal Affiars is all that is necessary from any person
re this violation. Mayor Nisbet stated that this violation happened
on Saturday and not to something that took place on Friday night and
was nipped in the bud before it took place. Councillor Jones stated
he· had received a few calls and explained it wasn't Councils
authority.
Reeve Davis inquired if any consi,deration wa being given to having
Inaugural :txxu meeting held in the morning. Mayor Nisbet stated
he felt it is far better at night as a lot of people ~njoy coming
in the evening that couJ!dn 1 t come in the day time •
CORBETT:
DAVIDSON:
CHILD:
MOFF.AT:
"That we hold Inaugural meeting at same
time as last year."
Carried.
"That this meeting adjourn".
The meeting then adj·ourned.
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