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MINUTES OF THE 5TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COU;CIL
CHAMBERS ON MONDAY MARCH 5 1 1962 AT 8,00 P.M.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
MAYOR:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE:
COUNCILLORS:
MINUTES
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• . 1 NISBET ( If{ 1HE CHAIR)
C .F .• DAVIS . '
W.H. STODDART
CHILD, CORBETT, DAVIDSON, JONES, MOFFAT, MURRAY.
DAVIS:
STODDART:
"Resolved that the minutes of
February 5 and 19, 1962 be adopted
as printed and c irculatec1."
Councillor Child -Would like to cle.ar up:· a
matter concerning the minutes of February 15,
1962. My understanding on these minutes was that
the Reeve was in the chair and the minutes
recording the election day irregularity is not
the way it happened as I understand it and
would like this clarified, Councillor Child
read the matter at hand as it appeared in the
minutes of February 5, 1962.
Councillor Child stated the Reeve Asked Councillor
Davidson if he would make a-motion and then asked
for a seconder for the motion. The Reeve then
asked the Town Solicitor if this was the right
procedure and was advised that the prop~:~r ·····~ '· . ..,
procedure should be a notice of motion ~0 be
brought in at the next meeting. Then Councillor
Murray moved he would bring in a notice of motion
at the next meeting.
Councillor Murray -Remember when it was said a
notice of motion I seconded it.
Councillor Child -Not to my re.collections because
Councillor Davidson couldn't get a seconder.
Councillor Davidson -Feel as Councillor Murray
states is correct.
Reeve Davis -Had no previous experience in this
type of court matter and asked the solicitor for
advice and he said a notice of motion could be
brought forward for the next meeting, Reeve:.Davis
stated he relied on the Clerk to take · down
correct minutes.
· Mayor Nisbet -If Councillor Davidson feels he
made the notice of motion then that is good enought.
The motion was then carried•
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5TH REGULAR
CORRESPONDENCE
WJVI, JANS OFFER TO
SELL LAND
RETARDED CHILDREN
CANADIAN PILOTS
ASSOCIATION DINNER
-2-March 5, 1962
A letter from !VIr, Wm. Jans referring to
the Town's need for suitable industrial
sites and a location for a Town Park and
offering for sale at a price far below
market value his land located on the
south side of Wellington Street, West
comprising 72 acres, 5! acres of which
are within the town limits, Mr. Jans
requested Council make some decision
within 30 days,
CHILD:
MOFFAT:
"Resolved that this letter
be referred to the Finance
Committee,"
Carried,
A letter from the Newmarket and District
Association for Retarded Children
advising Council that two children from
Aurora are attending Fairmead School
and requesting consideration of a yearly
grant of $300 •. 00 per pupil be included
in Aurora's budget,
DAVIS:
CORBETT:
"Resolved that this letter
be referred to the Finance
Committee,"
;Carried,
A letter from Mr. Earl Stewart, Chairmen
of the Airstrip Committee of the Aurora
Industrial Commission requesting members
of Council to attend a dinner meeting
of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Assoc.
Skyline Hotel on March 14, 1962, guest
speaker !VIr, Wm,T, Piper.
CHILD:
MURRAY:
"Resolved that members wishing
to attend so advise the Clerk
as soon as possible."
Carried,
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5TH REGULAR
CORRESPONDENCE
SUNNYBROOK SUBDIVISION
PROPOSAL
MENTAL HEALTH
-3-March 5, 1962
A letter from Mr. s. Kelner, containing
the following programme of further
development re Sunnybrook Subdivision:
1. We will reshape and surface treat
Haida Drive in the spring until go%
completion of construction on Haida Drive
and then we will correct the curbs, pave
Haida Drive and lay down the sidewalk
on the west side of Haida when all the
west side construction is completed,
2. We will complete installation of
stage 2 underground services including
the trunk sewer and truck water line on
Wellington Street, provided all of said
services are initially accepted upon
inspection satisfactory to the Town of
Aurora.
3. We feel that there should be a
boundary adjustment of Commercial Block
B and Conservation Block C and then would
be willing to consider a free conveyance
of Block C to the Town of Aurora,
4. We will commence the development of
Block B with immediate construction of
not less than a four store plaza and
parking at the outset,
CORBETT:
STODDART:
"Resolved that this letter
be referred to the Planning
Committee and to the Parks
Committee,"
Carried,
A letter from the Canadian Mental
Health Assomiation requesting Council's
permission to hold a fund-raising
drive on June 1st and 2nd 1962 and furtheJ
asking for a grant to be used to further
their operations during 1962.
DAVIS:
DAVIDSON:
"Resolved that permission ':to
hold the fund-raising drive
be granted and further resolv(
;that the matter pertaining
to a 1962 grant be referred
to the FinanceCommitte."
Carried,
5TH REGTTI. A R
CORRESPONDENCE
PARKS BOARD
REPORTS OF CQ]IJJ\UTTEES
~ '~·.-REMINGTON RAND ROOF
PARKS worlixN
-4-March 5 1 1962
A letter from the Aurora Parks Board
~ecommending that we acquire Block E
in Aurora Heights Subidvision and
that an offer be made amounting to
$1,500.00. Further recommending
that Council budget an amount of
$12 1 000•00 for the. acquisition of land
and parks and playground programme,
CHILD:
DAVIS:
"Resolved that this letter
be referred to the Finance
Committee."
Carried,
Councillor Corbett -reported he had
visisted the Remington Rand Building
and saw the water leaking in the South
West room being caught in 8 to 10 pails,
Councillor Corbett said he contacted the
Fire Chief and as a result last Monday
the firemen, during practice, took the ice
off the roof where it had built up in
the corners of the gables.. Mrs,. Oliver
had now said the water had stopped
dripping but will advise results after the
first warm day,,
MURRAY:
JONES:
"Resolved that a workman be
hired on a casual basis,
commencing approzimately
April 15th, 1962 for work in
the Town Parks,"
Councillor Murray stated tha date of
April 15th appears early but instrted
since we may experience an early spring
although intention now is to hire the
workman on May 1st.
The motion was then carried.
5TH REGULAR
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
BUS SHELTER
GATEWAY GARDENS
PARKING
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MR, G; ILKIW
""'5-March 5 ,, 1962
Councillor Moffat reported that after the
last meeting of Council a written request
had been forwarded to the Grey Coach Lines
for the erection of a bus shelter at ·
Murray Drive and Yonge Streets and to-day
a Mr,, Walton had.·'; advised that.·':: it
wasn't wholly their responsibilty,
However a T •T ;C. meeting was to be held
to-morrow to discuss this matter and the
results of this meeting will be sent to
the Town this week.
Councillor Child reported the Planning
Committee had held two meetings with the
Sunnybrook Subdivision builders and a new
site plan for their buildings had been
submitted and agreed upon.
Mayor Nisbet requested the Police Cbmmitt~l
to bring in a recommendation regarding
the limiting of parking on Yonge Street
Ifuyor Nisbet reminded members of the
York County Curling Bonspiel on March 9 1 1162 for those interested,
Reeve Davis enquired of the Planning
Committee re the lot and proposed building
of lVIr• GJ Ilkiw, Councillor Child advised
that 'he understood Mr, Ilkiw is in
agreement with the requirements requested
and as far as he knewhe is going ahead•
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5TH REGULAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
HIGHWAY SUBSIDY
BY-LAWS
NO. 1515
BELL TELEPHONE
CONSTRUCTION OF LINES
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JONES:
DAVIS:
March 5, 1962
"Rdsolved that the.Department
of Highways of Ontario be
requested to approve the
following transfers:
Within the approved limit of
1961 Expenditure by-law No, 1471
$2,000,00 from Bridge and Culver
Constnuction to Road Maintenance
$2,000.00 from Road Constructior
to road maintenance,
$100,00 from Bridge and Culvert
Maintenance to Hoad Maintenance,
Carried,
MOFFAT: "That the By-law now before
DAVIDSON: the Council be read a third
time this day."
Carried,
MOFFAT: "Resolved that the last
STODDART: paragraph only of the by-law
be read."
Carried,
The last paragraph of the by-law was
then read,
All" in favour of the third reading
of the by-law.
Carried,
%TH REGULAR
COUNTY RATES
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HYnRO METERS
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-7-March 5, 1962
Councillor Murray: County has now
informed us r our 1962 levy and we
are increased again, Unable to under-
stand how County has increased its
assessment by $12,000p 1 000•and gone
up i mill while Aurora .is increased
some $18,000, Feel it is time Town
took a good look into its position
under the present county system and some
thought should be given to Aurora
becoming a Separated Town,
Mayor Nisbet -The Clerk and I have,
during the pas 8 months, been
collecting information regarding the
possibilty of Aurora becoming a Separate
Town, A complete brief is required
for presentation to the Department and
should contain such items as the
resulting distribution of assets and
liabilities etc.
Councillor Murray -not yet recommending
we become a Separated Town but feel it is
time we looked into the matter.
Reeve Davis -Intend to present a report
on the finance meeting of County Council
at our next regular meeting, We are only
two members of coun¢y council and do not
have control of all the finances. Will
Submit a rundown on the increased rise
on uncontrollable items by County.
Mayor Nisbe~-Feel council meeting is
not the proper place and this is a
matter for committee first,
Council Corbett-Suggest the meter in
the Submarine at the Disposal Plant be
taken out and power go through one meter
thereby effecting a saving. Also why not
all p1rwer charged to Town be on one bill
and obtain a cheaper rate,
Mayor Nisbet -Suggest your Committee
investigate and bring in a report,
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5TH REGULAR
NEW BUSINESS
TOWN BELL
HORSE SHOW
-8-March 5, 1962
Couridillor Corbett -In process of
trying to get the old town bell cleaned
and would like council to suggest a
place where it might be located,
Councillors Davis and Corbett to look
into this matter.
Councillor Moffat -Received a call
concerning the Horse Show and presentatior
of Town Shield and was asked if the
Town might consider a cash donation,
CORBETT: 11 Resol ved that $100.00 be
CHILD: authorized in addition to the
Town Shield, 11
Carried,
MINOR HOCKEY NIGHT Councillor Child -Like to report on
the success of Minor Hockey Night,
Approximately 1500 there and many were
children, It was a good night and
Rocket Richard was more than pleased
with the Towns' gift, When he was at
dinner with ~~. Batson and Mr. Graves
he more or less said what can the Town
give me more than I•ve already got
but when he received the calf skin he
was very pleased.
STODDART: "That the meeting adjourn, 11
MOFFAT:
Carried,
The meeting then adjourned,
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MAYOR