MINUTES - Council - 19620115[j
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MINUTES OF THE SOOOND REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER ON MONDAY JANUARY 15, 1962.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
MAYOR
REEVE
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLORS
POLICE ACCOUNTS
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KEITH NISBET (IN THE CHAIR)
C.F. DAVIS
W .H. STODDART
CHILD, CORBETTt DAVIDSON, JONES • .MOFF.AT, _MURRAY
DAVIDSON:
CHILD:
"That the followil'lg accounts be ps~O., that the
Mayor issue orders on the Treasl.lrer 'for the same,.
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached. hereto:
Aurora Automotive Ltd.
Aurora_Book & Music Shoppe
Aurora Hydro-Electl"io Comm.
Baldwins Pharmacy
Bell's Corner Motel
Bell Telephone Co.
C.anada _Law Book Co.
Central Office SuJ;'ply
C. Chapman sm. Hart
Ma.o-p.b.erson.Motors
~ir Cap & Regalia Co.
Pe-t;!lr Gorman
Sa;Wt_ i_·· __ hi __ 11 Levin_ e Co., N,.-W~ller
Wij;~~-P. Hardware .. ,,, ,·;_, .. _,
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Flasher
Supplies
Service
Carried-.
Pen . _-
. Arbi'iration ~.es
Service l09• 08
Staff phones 3\s73
Ontario Statute ··c:,tator
Supplies
Legion rental tb~ ¢ourt
Book refills
Cruiser rental & ~vent
Service bars
Film & Flashbulbs
Jacket
Gas
Bulb
TOTAL
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1.45
3.20
4.08
1. 01
7 .• 00
140.78
25;35
63,35
100 00
10!68
141 r 18
1•,42
17~12
44.07
4,73
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January 15, 1962,
FIRE ACCOUNTS
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"That the following accounts be paid, that the
Mayor issue o.rders on the Treasurer for the same,
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Aurora Hydro Electric Comm
Aurora Banner
Bell Telephone Co, .
Canadian Association of Fire
Chiefs
Central Office Supplies
Davis Garage
Art Giddy•s i/P Service
H , Jones
Stenor Canada Ltd,
Toronto Fuels Ltd,
DENERAL ACCOUNTS
Carried.
Service
Advertising
Service
Annual Dues
Lock
Truck repairs
Gasoline
Mileage & Court expense
Hose patches
Fuel Oil
TOTAL
21.34
4-.-48
52.77
15.00
5.15
74,54
17.93
34.50
17.67
1?3,45
$366.83
STODDART:
DAVIS:
11 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,"
Associe:l;:l,.oP. As.sessing Officers
Aurora Banner
Aurora Frosted Foods
Aurora Recreation Co.mm
Bell Telephone Co\1
· J,, Browning
Central Office Supplies
C , J, Chapman
Carried,
Annual Dues
Advertising
Xmas Turkeys
Ice time
Clerks office
Assessor
Bldg, Insp.~
Engineer ·
Mileage
Supplies
General office
Engineer
Assessor
Inaugural expense
6 7,'t ... '4 ~ 13;77
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47,63
19 ..• 27
3~;as
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27.44 ?9~.~:S8
25z;:oo
139.05
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GENERAL ACCOUNTS CONTINUED
City Engineers Assoc.
Ditto Co,
M.P. Hofstetter Ltd.
Lee & McPherson w. Lowe
Mary's Fruit Store
Maher Shoe S~ore
Municpal Clerks Assoc.
Municipal World Ltd.
Ontario Building Officals
· Ontario Business Equipment
Ontario Municipal Board
Provincial Treasurer
Helen Reid, Registrar
J.H. Thompson
Township of King
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Annual Dues
Supplies
Offic~ supplies (Eng,)
Disbursements
Dog Control
Presentation & Xmas help
Xmas help
Annual membership
Subscriptions & dog tags
Annual dues (Bldg. Insp.)
Stenorette service ·
Valadation of by-law
Insulin
List land sales (asses)
Mileage allowance
Debt charges
TOTAL
10,.00
42.'51
n-.,.'33
41;20 134·;.:-oo
29.~86
9~39
10.00
81.85
5.00
48.00
10.00
5..57
1.43.
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54g.31
$ 1.828.43
STODDART:
DAVIS:
11 That the Wage Account be paid,. that the ~yor
issue orders on the treasurer for the same, and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto•·"
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PUBLIC WORK ACCOUNTS
JONES:
DAVIDSON:
11 That the following accounts be pe.icl . that the
Mayor issue orders on the trcrasurer lor the same,
and the Seal of the CorporatJ.on be attached hereto .• "
STREET ACCOUNTS
A,S, .Annan Ltd.'.
Aurora Automotive Ltd.
Aurora Tank & Welding Ltd,
Bell Telephone Co,
J .H. Chapman
Ivan Dani.els
Hands Sales Ltd,
Ho;lmans Esso Service
Carried.
Cement .. 2.27
Supp;tie.s, truck, tractor
· repairs .30.40
Culvert & Tractor repairs 6.25
Service . 19.06
Picks, sander repairs, sand . .
·. barrels 1 2. oo ,
Chain saw repairs 28.28
Truck tire repair • 4. OOi
Truck tire repair 1.72
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S(l'REET ACCOUNTS (Continued)
Ray-GDrden Equipment Rental
Rosco Metal Roofing Ltd .•
Sifto Salt Co,
F. Symons
Toronto Fuels Ltd.
Wellesley Construction.Co,
Wilson Hardware
WATER WORK ACCOUNTS
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm.
Bell Telephone Co,
J.H. Chapman
Imperial Oil Ltd,
Ray Gordon Equipment Rental
Toronto Fuels Ltd.
Weller B/A Service
Wilson Hardware
Toronto & York Roads
STREET ACCOUNTS
WATER WORK ACCOUNTS
TOTAL
Warning signals :eental
St, signs and culverts
Highway cae.rse salt
Bulldozing
Fuel oil
Crushed gravel
Bulbs, nozzle, shovels
SUB TOTAL
Power
Billing
Service
709.16
327.60
Keys, pipe and welding
Oil
:Warning signals rental
Fuel oil
Truck battery
Varsol, adapter, fuses
Relocating water mains and
SUB TOTAL
$ 767.30
$3,080.76
§3 .848. 06
service
3.30
88.93
394.86
36,00
111.62
7.50
21.11
#76730.
1,036.76
15.47
16.79
6.54
1.24
9.26
13.96
2,26
1.9]8.48
§J .080.76
RELIEF ACCOUNTS
MOFFAT
DAVIDSON:
"That the folJ,.owing accounts be pa~d, that the
Mayor issue orders on the treasurer for'the same
and the Seal of the Corporation be t;l.ttached hereto •.. "
Carried,
100% recoverable from other Municipalities
80% recoverable from Province of Ontario
TOTAL
:: ~. 702.10
$ 307.50
$1,009,60
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SEWAGE.~TREATMENT PLANT ACCOUNTS
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CORBETT:
JONES:
"That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasttrer for the same, and the
Seal of the Corporation he attached hereto."
Aurora Cashway Electric
Aurora Hydro-Electric Com
Bell Telephone Co.
Canada Wholesale Plumbing
Canad~an Industries Ltd,
J.H. Chapman
Davis Garage
Foxboro Co,
Graham Transport
Honeywell Controls Ltd.
J, Morning
T,H, Oliver
F. Symons
Toronto Fuels Ltd,
Wallace & Teirnan Ltd,
George R. Ward
Wilson Hardware
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
Aurora Hydro Electric Comm,
Aurora Tank & Welding
Canadian Dust Control
Cities Service Oil
T.K. Fice
T.H. Oliver
Toronto Faels Ltd.
Wilson Hardware Ltd,
Carried,
Sludge pump repair
Power
Service
Oil
Chlorine
Parts & repairs
Truck expense
Charts
Delivery onarges
Photo cells
Drugs
Boiler repairs
Bulldozing
Fe.el oil
Ortho Tolidin
Machine coupling
Supplies
SUB TOTAL
Power 55.85
St. Lites 1,202,73
Reinforced door
Cleaning supplies
Gasoline
Lamps and ballast
Furnace repair
Fuel oil
Door repairs & supplies
SUB TOTAL
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ACCTS. $ 2,036,85
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNT $ 1 , 791. 27
TOTAL $ ·,3 ,826 o~12
CAPITAL LEVY ACCOUNT
Frank Symons
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Bulld~zing Oct.26 to 31
Nov, 1 to 7
TOTAL
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403.75
15.09
1. 11
813.52
155.68
32.89
10.29
1.50
16.97
1.85
10.15
54.00
468.46
4.22
2,00
36.87
$2,036,85
1,258.58
8.00
2.40
300.05
18.28
9.25
98.48
96.23
;:$1 .791-!27
688.50'
$688.50
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9ND REGULAR
coRR.E§fC)N,@NCE
ARENA
BOARD
APPOINTMENT
PLANNING
BOARD
APPOINTMENT
-6-January 15, 1962,
A letter from the Aurora Board of Trade
recommending to Council their representative
to the Aurora Memorial Arena Board for
1962 -1963 term is Mr, Ken1 Bennet.t ..
DAVIS: "Resolved that Mr. Ken Bennett
STODDART be appointed to the 1\.urora
Memorial Arena Board for 1962
1963 term as the Aurora Board
of trade representative,"
Carried,
A letterfrom the Planning Board advising
Council of Mr. D,W, Richardson's retire-
ment as chairman and recommending that
Mr, A.M. Watson be re-appointed as a member
for a further three years and that Mr. Dave
Hill be appointed to fill the vacancy and
his appointment to be for three years.·
CHILD:
JONES:
"E!Hil:!J. ved that the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Board be
so approved and that a letter
·be· forwarded to Mr •. D, w.
Richardson expressing Councils•
thanks for the years of service
he has given the town,"
DISCUSSION: Councillor Child stated that
Mr. Hill had served recently
on the Court of revMsion and
did an excellent job and
Planning Board felt he would
be a good member.
Carried,
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CORRESPONDENCE
METRO
INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSION
DELEGATIONS
·r.M.C.A.
Y.w.c.A.
FORMATION OF
ORGANIZATION
-7-January 15, 196?
A letter from the Metropolitan Toronto Indust•
rial Commission advising of their annual meet~
ing on February 7 at 11.15 a.m. and also reques
ting Council to advise the name of a represent•
ative who will attend.
STODDART: "Resolved that this letter be referr-
CHILD: · ed to the Industrial Committee
for a report."
Carried.
Mr. wm. Jones appeared before Council on behalf
of a group interested in the possiblilty of
obtaining a Y.M.C.A. -Y.w.c.A. in Aurora.
Mr. Jones presented the following report:
A meeting was held in the Council Chambers on
December 12, 1961 1 at which Mr. Bob Smith,
Extension Secretary of the National Council
of :J;he Y.M.C.A. outlined the procedures and
deta!i,ls of the forming of a Y.NI.c.A. -Y.W.C.A.
organization in the Town ofAurora. Councillor
Mrs. Jean Moffat was Chairman. Approximately
forty people attended and discussed the matter.
As a result of this meeting the following group
was appointed:
Stanley T. Murray, Chairman
Robert Adgey
J.E. Buchanan
Dr. L.H. Fowler
W.A. Jones
Roy K. Smith.
This group was to prepare a list of residents
of Aurora who will be willing to serve on a
committee. The purpose of the Committee will
be as follows;
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Y.M.C •. A.
Y,.Jl •. C •. A.
FORMATION OF
ORGANIZATION
-8-January 1&, 1962.
1. To make a survey of the present facilities
for recreation and training for citizen-
ship in the Tovm of Aurora. . ·
2. To consider the needs ·~hat may be found
arising out of the results of the survey.
3. To study the possibility of establishing
Y.M.C .A. -Y .w .c .A. facilities in Aurora.
4.• To make any recommendations to Councils on
any of the foregoing at the wisdom of the
Committee.
The group has had an adequate number of meet~
ings and has ppproa.ched all of the residents on
on the attached list. All persons of this
list have indicated their willingness to serve
the Town of Aurora on this Committee.
It is recommended that Mr. Roy K. Smith be
appointed as Chairman of this Committee to
convene the Committee for the first meeting.
At that meeting the Committee can choose
their own officers. This Committee can also
add names to their committee at their
discretion.
It is to be mated, that appointment of this·
Committee does not comit the Council nor the
Committee to the establishing of a. Y:.M.C ;A• .
Y·,w·.C.A. · · · It • s · ]>urpose is to stUdy the
question indepth and· detai:L. ·.·
We would ziespectfullyreq{iest. that Council
appoint this Committee, •and welcome any · · ·
direction from any members of Council, ·
It would be appre¢iated i.f facilities··· for the
meetings of this ·Commi-ttee could be arranged
b~ Council, AJ,so, since. there will·be a, need
for aeqretaria,l supplies and work 1 .might it
be suppl.ied by the Tovm. . .
All of.whic is respectfully submitted,
S.T~ MURRAY
CHAIRMAN
J.E~ •BUCHANAN
W.A: JdNES
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ROBT~ ADGEY
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2ND REGULAR
DISCUSSION RE
Place; OF -. ' W~ING
-9-January 15,1962,
MOFFAT: "Resolved that Council appoint a
DAVIDSON: Cultural and Citizenship Committee
The purpose of this Committee will
be:
1. To make a survey of the present
facilities for recreation and
training for citizenship in the
Town of Aurora.
2. To consider the needs that may be
found arising out of the results
of the survey.
3. To study the possibility of establ-
ishing Y.M.C,A. -Y,W,C.A, facilit-
ies in Aurora.
4, To make any recommendations to
Council on any of the fore-going
at the wisdom of the Committee.
The members will be as on the
attached list.
The Committee shall have power to
add members to this Committee."
Carried,
Reeve Davis stated the foregoing gr
group nowrequired a place to meet
and certain supplies,
Councillor Moffat said that this
matter had been discussed and it
was the feeling that their first
meeting might be held in the
Municipal Building and subsequent
meetings possibly in part of the
Presbyterian Church Hall. Regard-
ing supplies and steno work, Mr.
S.T. Murray had advised his secre-
tary might tlo some of the work if
approved by Council.
Mayor Nisbet remarked that the
Council Chambers had been limited
to Council meetings as much as
possible and where do you draw the
line.
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REPORTS OF COIVJMITTEE
FIRE
SEWAGE
TREATMENT
PLANT
OUTDOOR
RINKS
TAXI
LICENCES
PARKING
ME:~TERS
DIS6USSION
-, ()o. January 1!}, 1962
DAVIS: "Resolved that the ini tal meeting
DAVIDSON: be held in the Council ch~bers
on some room in the municipal
building."
Carried.
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Reeve Davis reported he.had requested-the
Fire Chief to present h;i._s. 1962 requirements
as soon as possible.
Councillor Corbett reportced that the number 1
a nd 2 plant cellars required painting ·since
they had not been painted for f;i.ve years and
wanted to so inform Council. ·
QJ:~1mQ:i.lJ.~;r Murray reported that it was hdped
the 1ighting of the rink at Regency Acres
would be done to-morrow since the snow storm
stopped it to-day. Also that the rinks a:he
under the control of the Town and it was in _ .
order for the Parks Committee to set the hour's
of skating.
DAVIDSON:
CHILD:
DAVIDSON
CHILD
"lesolved that the application of
Charles Southwood 1 sfaxi
operating licence and cab driving
licence for Ken Greenslade.be
approved."
Carried,
"Resolved that the removal of
Parking Meters and Standars be
approved and the by-laws rescinded." .
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Councillor Davidson stated the ~emoval of park-
ing meters had been discussed with business
men and general feeling was they be removed.
Councillor Murray stated the committee has
unanimous that they be removed and personally
never felt they were warranted and this is now
a wise move.
if the meter will be sold.
Mayor Nisbet stated tha salvage mattwr would
be left in the committees hands.
Carried~
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POLICE STENOGRAPHER
DISCUSSION
1962
BUDGET
ESTIMATES
BY-LAWS
NO. 1507
APPOINTMENT
HIGH SCHOOL
TRUSTEE
-11-January 15,1962
Councillor Moffat stated that the parking
meter by-laws must now be rescinded and
enquired if the meters will be sold.
Mayor Nisbet stated the salvage matter would
be left in the Committees hands.
Carried.
DAVIDSON: "Resol~ved that Miss Carolyn
CHILD: Charlton be hired for the Police
Office for Saturdays on a Temporary
basis at a salary of $10.00 per
Saturday and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
Councillor Child stated he did not feel this
appointment should be on a permanent basis
but that the resolution altered by adding
"on a temporary basis."
Carried.
Mayor Nisbet stated that O.W.R.C. reports
of last year will be referred to the 1962
Committee for study and requested each commit-
tee to commence work on their 1962 budget
estimates as soon as possible.
Councillor Murray enquired re passing a by-law
to ensure each local board submits their
reuqirements by March 1.
Mayor Nisbet stated that letters had been
forwarded to each board requesting their
co-operation for early budgets and felt this
would suffice.
MOFFAT
CORBETT
That the by-law now before the
Council be read a second time and
that the Council resolve i.tself
into a committee of the whole for
that purpose.
The By-law was then read a second time.
Councillor Child stated that at last meeting
he was not against Mr. Eveleigh but against
w~yhByh-1aw was Presented. Certainly go along w~~ ~ ~s mot~on.
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BY-LAW 1508
A:!?BGINf
MEMBER AURORA
LIBRARY BOARD
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-12-January 15 1 1962
Councillor Murray stated he would go along
with Councillor Child and had objected
only to presentation of by-law at last
meeting. Also feel in past appointments made
without too much notice and feel that a
woman might be appointed.. Councillor Murray
stated that he had never said a word against
Mr. Eveleigh only objected to the principal
of by~law presentation and that he hoped
in future we can get a lady on the Board.
Deputy Reeve Stoddart stated he could not
speak too highly of Mr. Eveleigh and that
Mr. Eveleigh is most fa.milar with school
buildings especially •.
All in favour of the second reading of "the
By-law.
Carried.
Mayor Nisbet stated that other bodies make
appointments •. County Council, King and
Whitchurch Townships also appoint. unember1:1.
DAVIDSON
MURRAY
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"That the by-law now before the
Council be read a third time thE
day."
Carried.
"That the Third reading of the By-
law be taken as read."
Carried •.
MOFFAT: "That leave be given to introduce
DAVIDSON: a by-law torAppoint a Member to the
Aurora Libray Board and that the
sa.me.be now read a first time•"
Carried
The By-law was then read a first time,
CORBETT
JONES
"That the by-law now before the
Council be read a second time this
and that the Council resolve itself
into a committee of the whole for
that purpose,"
Carried~
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Councillor Moffat .. stated that she, had contact _
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BY-LAW 1508
APPOINT A
MEMBER TO THE
AURORA LIBRARY
BOARD
BY-LAW NO. 1509
NISBET:
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"That the name of ~!Irs. Hess be
so inserted in the by-law."
Councillor Moffat stated that she had been in
contact with Mrs, Hess and was wuite sure
she will serve again. Councillor Moffat
stated thatshe felt ·Mrs. Hess is an excellent
member as proven by her past experience.
All in favour of the second reading of the
by-law.
Carried
Committee arises and reports progress.
MURRAY: "That the by-law now before the
Council be read a third time this
day and that Rule 22 of by-law
1468 be suspended for that purpose,
Carried,
DAVIS: "That the third reading of the by-: .
STODDART: law be taken as read,"
Carried,
APPOINT W~MBERS MOFFAT: "That leave be given to introduce
a By-law to appoint members of an
Industrial Development Commission
and the same be now read a first
time.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP1ffiNT DAVIDSON
COMMISSION
Carried,
The By-law was then read a first time.
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BY .. LAW NO, 15<l9
,APPOINT MEMB:li:RS
INDUSTRI.Al:J DEVELOPMEN~
CO~ISSION
NEW BUSINESS
.... '4-January 15 1 1962.
JONES: "That the l}y-la.w now before the
DAVIDSON: Council be read a. second time and
that the Council resolve itself
~nto a committee of the whole for
that purpose."
Councillor Murray stated that he was in
accord with this by-law. Councillor Murray
stated that this is the authority to set up
commisSion and should they set up own
chairman and secretary.
Word chairman deleted from By-law.
Carried,
Committee arises and reports progress.
MURRAY: " That the by-law now before the
DAVIDSON: Council be read a third time this
day and that Rule 22 of by-law
number 1468 be suspended for that
purpose •. '!
JONES:
CHILD:
Carried
11 That the third reading·of the
by-law be taken as read •. "
All in favour of the third reading of the
:S.y-law.
Carried.
Mayor Nisbet stated that he would be absent from next Council meeting,
Councillor Moffat informed Council that there Will be Services and
By-laws Committee meeting very soon.
Mayor Nisbet informed Council that Collis Leather has requested a
meeting with Finance and Property Committee on February 15, 1962.
and that we will notify them accordingly.
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2ND REGULAR -15-January 15, 1962
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Murray stated that1o-morrow is opening of County Council
and our reeve last year stated he would be standing for Warden in
1962.
Reeve Davis stated he had already said he wouldn't stand this year
as he would like to represent the Town of Aurora as Warden during
its centennial year in 1963.
Councillor Davidson requested that a meeting between the Police
Committee and :Bargaining Committee of Police Department be called
for this Thursday night at 7.00 p.m.
MURRAY
CHILD
"That this meeting adjourn."
The meeting then adjourned.
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