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MINUTES - Council - 19620416r=· I L"..:,.... MINUTES OF THE 8TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY APRIL 16TH 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, JONES, MOFFAT, MURRAY POLICE ACCOUNTS DAVIDSON: CHILD: "That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal of the Corporation be attac,hed hereto. 11 Aurora Banner Aurora Book & Music Shoppe Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm .• Bell Telephone Co, Canadian Dust Control Canadian General Electric Carswell Co. Central Office Supplies Holmans Service Station McPhersons Motors Ltd, Parkes McVittie & Shaw TOTAL Carried, Daily reports Receipt books Power Service 151.53 Staff phones 34.25 Cleaning supplies Repair & re-installation Criminal Cod• Services & stationery Gasoline Cruiser rental 199.68 Removal and inst- allation of Police equipment 34~63 washer antifreeze {~8 ' Insurance 72.03 '8 \ 0 4t08 185,78 4i80 82F4 5,40 16.52 9.24 235.19 15,00 $646.58 I'm"" i (;..;,~ ' I j! ' i' 1-~ n .) ·~ :~ 8TH REGULAR -2-APRIL 16th, 1962 FIRE ACCOUNTS DAVIS: CHILD: "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." Ken Arnold Auto Body Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm Aurora Tank & Welding Aurora Auto Centre Bell Telephone Co, Canadian Dust Control Holman's Esso Service Davis Garage H. Jones Provincial Fire Prevention Smith's §hoe Repair Stenor Canada Ltd, Wilson & Cousins Ltd. Wjlson Hardware ,_..,.: TOTAL Carried. Tank truck repairs & paint Power Tank truck repairs Tank truck washing Service Cleaning supplies Gas Tank truck repairs Mileage allowance Carbon Dio.zide Repair tarp Fuel Oil Brooms Bolts ! : 140.00 21.26 22 .• 14 2.00 53.67 4.80 5.23 126.84 25.00 7.73 .75 30. 13 46.35 .25 $489. 15 G.E.N:ER.krl:ll.bcouNTS STODDART: :all.v±s; . -, ___ , .. " ~That the followilf!g ~clcounts be paid, "(;ha"(; the. l'l!ayor iss,ue orders on the Treasurer for . the same and· the Ses,l o.f the q0.r.por.ation be attached her.eto. ,,, . ,-.. A(l.dressogr,Oi!lJb,-Mult:i,graph A.ttri.CJ,ge Lv.mb.e:r ,co •. · Aurora 1lia.nJf!er ,,-: l ' ,_;, :),' Co. AUJ:ior ~ • Bo ofi. & rJu~ic .Shoppe Aurora.Greenhc;>users f 1,,·: t .. ,_. ga:rr.ied\ Service & .Parts· Te,n Test( Planning Inaugurr:tl\.E:x:pense Asses, .formS;·, , General Of:lLice d~ne;~l Office :E:Jf!gineer ·. · P;resentation • •. Board) 24.01 10.87 10.87 24.26 ill ,40~89. ;:>\8$ 4~~75 . .<:'4~57 6~00 "' •'\ . r"~ L' i r-~''""1 r· : !: :.J Ll.,. __ .... 8TH REGULAR GENERAL ACCOUNTS Continued Aurora United Church Beli Telephone Co, . . J Browning Central Office Supplies 6onsurners Gas CoA Gestetner C.o. J1seph McDowell Sales Municipal World Ltd. Municipal Year Book Ontario Municipal Stationers Paymaster Ltd. Helen Reid -Registrar J, Thompson TOTAL WAGE. ACCOUNTS -3-APRIL 16 1 1962 Rent -parking Service Clerks Office Assessor Bldg, Insp. Engineer lot 97.38 16,12 10,22 50.53 Mileage allowance General office 34.87 Engineer 7.76 Industrial folders Paper and Ink (Eng,) Calculator Rental Stationery Sub scription Assessors Forms Name plate check prot~ Land Sales List·; Mileage Allowance 75.00 174.25 25.00 42.63 20.00 64,79 28,25 .52 4.00 31.18 12.62 3.56 25.00 $626.89 STODDART: DAVIS: "That the Wage Account be paid, that the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto•" Carried, '' r" ·--~~•-•~-<' '""~'"""-"~~·----•~•-~""~----•" ••'••-••~ ••-•••--.•-••~•• ,,_.._ ____ •------------- 8TH REGULAR -4-APRIL 17, 1962. PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS JONES: DAVIDSON: "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." A.S. Annan K, Arnold, Auto Body Aurora Automotive Ltd, Aurora Hydro-Electric Com. Aurora Tank & Welding Co Beamish Construction Co. Bell Telephone Co. Canada Wholesale Ltd, Chappelles J.H. Chapman I. Daniels Duke Lawn Equipment Gormley Sand & Gravel Hands Tire Sales Ken•s Esso Service Macpherson Motors Ltd, Patterson Hardware Ray-Gordon Equipment Rental w •. Steadman Toronto Fuels Ltd, Wilson Hardware SUB TOTAL Carried, Masonite & cement 6,55 Repairs -1954 G,M,C, Truck 213.81 Flashers, battery, spark plugs,loosen all 16.59 106.95 truck Power Propans, demurrage & Repairs Cold mix asphalt Service Pipe and couplings Parts for sand spreader Snow plow and tractor repairs Tractor repairs Mower parts 49.75 85.56 16.78 12.81 13.71 34.94 96.05 13,80 22.67 Sand, gravel, stone Tractor,tire & tube Truck lubrication Truck repairs repairs28.35 Brooms Warning signals Phone service Fuel oil 3 .9J '. 55.47 4.17 26.78 4.53 Broom, shovels, axe handle 37.02 11.75 $861.95 """"'""'.\ I . \,;~ i ! ' ·~ 8TH REGULAR -5-APRIL 16, 1962 WATER WORKS ACCOUNTS Aurora Book & Music Shoppe Aurora Cashway Electric Co, Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm, Bell Telephone Co. Canadian Wholsale Ltd, Stiver Bros, Toronto Fuels Ltd, Ray-Gordon Equipment Rgntal Renown Plumbing SUB TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNTS WATER WORKS ACCOUNTS TOTAL RELIEF ACCOUNTS repairs Ink Rglay Power Billing Fuses Service Bushings Coal 690.46 562. 10 16.55 Fuel Oil Warning signals Clamps coupling $ 861.95 $1,381.74 $2,243.69 .31 4.50 1,269,11 14,67 .48 28.00 11.75 23.07 29.85 ,1,381.,74 MOFFAT: DAVIDSON: "That the Relief Accuunt be paid, tba t the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal of tae Corporation be attached hereto." Carried, 100 % recoverable from other municipalities 80% recoverable from Province of Ontatio TOTAL 746.76 528.48 $1.275.24 ~-~----,.....-~-------"'"'"·'·'-~···.-,.,.-,.,.,,_,=,.,.,·>~ .. --~-. ~·-·-· ---=,~~~~-------------o~·~-~ .. -.~-~"~~----~,-----·----~~-·---~--------·-------- ~N.>" L !'·"'"-'''-< . t L,...,..;, 8TH REGULAR -6-APRIL 16,·1962, PROPERTY ACCOUNTS CORBETT: "That the following accounts be paid, that the JONES: Mayor issue orders oft the Treasurer for the same and the .Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.'' SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ACCOUNTS Aurora Automotive Ltd, Aurora Cashway Electric Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm Bell Telephone Co. Ltd. Canadian Industries Ltd J.H. Chrupman Davis Garage Graham Transport Industrial Supply Ltd, Upton-Bradean & James G,R, Ward Wilson Hardware SUB TOTAL PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm Canadian Dust Control Cities Service T,K. Fice N, Simpson H.A. Stuart Toronto Fuels Ltd, Carried, Battery Pump starter repairs Power Service Chlorine Repairs to truck, pump and cutters Truck repairs Delivery charges Washing crystals Neopreme balls Pump repairs Paint Power 42,57 St. Lites 1.177.33 Cleaning supplies Gasoline Fixture & repairs Cups, saucers, spoons Repairs to office Fael Oil 1.21 4.50 328.57 15.84 574.68 30.25 1 01 • 15 1,50 16.48 82.40 2.25 8.24 $1,167.07 1,219.90 7.20 278.37 85.00 27.19 88.50 32.68 SUB TOTAL $1,739.34 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ACCOUNTS $1,167.07 PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS $1,739,34 TOTAL $2,906,41 !"='': i:· i . t,;,;.,.,J 8TH REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE PANEL DISCUSSION MR. A,J,B. GRAY ASSESSMENT COMMISSIONER METROPOLITAN TORONTO :O'EST CONTROL MENTAL HEALTH -7-· APRIL 16, 1962 A letter from the County of York ad±ising that Mr. A,J, B. Gray, Assessment Commissioner for Metropolitan Toronto would hold a panel discussion at the County Municipal Buildings on May 3rd 1962 at 7,30 p.m. · STODDART: Resolved that all who are able DAVIS: to attend this meeting and that notices be sent out previously," Carried, A letter from N.O, Poulin Limited, Winnipeg Manitoba advising Council of their plan with regards to ·the removal of rats in Town areas. CORBETT: MOFFAT: "Resolved that this material be filed," Carried. A letter from the Canadian Mental Health Association, Richmond Hill requesting Council issue a proclamation prolaiming the first week in May as Mental Health Week and turther thanking Council for their permission to hold a fund raising drive on the 1st and 2nd days of June of 1962. DAVIS: CHILD: "Resolved that the pro(llamation proclaiming the first week in May as Mental Health Week be so approved," Carried, --------------------------------------- 8TH REGULAR r·-1 CORRESPONDENCE ~ DOG CATCHER ENGINEERING SERVICES .,,, .•. , .. ENGINEERING SERVICES r·~ . , 'j-1 •. ! i'-._-.w» -\ -~· ~8-APRIL 16, 1962, A letter from Mr. Gordon Bell, 30 Collins Cres, Aurora requesting from Council an oportunity to apply for the position of dog catcher for the Town of Aurora. Mayor Nisbet explained regarding an Humane Society meeting in this connection and stated that the plans had not been finalized as yet and it was estimated that this plan would cost the Town of Aurora approximately $2,000,00 DAVIS: STODDART: "Resolved that Mr. Bell's letter be held in obeyance until the Humane Society comes to a decision for study in this matter," Carried,· A letter from Leithh Engineering, Toronto advising Council of their Engineering services specifically as they pertain to a proposed 40 lot subdivision, DAVIS: CHILD: "Resolved that this letter be filed until the Engineering Services may be required," Carried, A letter from Cumming, Cockburn & Assoc, Limited, Willowdale, enclosing a brochure which outlines some of the experience and services available to assist the Town of Aurora Engineering Department, CHILD: DAVIS: "Resolved that this letter and brochure be filed," Carried, ,, !t ' ,. [J :) ' ' I I ~ ~ -I ' ~ ' I' ·.~~.·. ~t ~ -~~ 1: . . . ' .. ., .. f: I,. ,, ·-. ,,.( -·~; ' ::t lo\/, !) ~;~ t ;, '· :_tt I I ' )'-,,,.,, ,-,=~'\ I ' L~ -----~-.-.... 8TH REGULAR CORRESPDNDENCE VISITATION OF CANADIAN FARMERS TO BRITAIN RATES CHARGED FOR TORONTO SERVICES DELEGATIONS REMOVAL OF GLO~ KND MAIL BOX -,,, -9-April 16, 1962 A letter from the Canadian Pacific, Department of Immigration and Agricultural Development bringing to Councils attention details of a vist of Canadian farmers to Britian commencing on June 8th, 1962. DAVIS: STODDART: "Resolved that this letter and material be placed in the Councillors boxes for their perusal." Carried, A letter from The Bell Telephone Co, of Canada , Montreal, Quebec in answer to a letter of Council to-gether with a resolution dated March 19th, 1962 concern- ing rates chargedfor Toronto Service and submitting that no change in the rates may be entertained at this time, CHILD: STODDART: "Resolved that this letter be placed in the Councillors boxes for their perusal." Carried. Mr. I, Dadson Wellington St, W, Aurora appeared before Council with three other gentleman and advised that the Glove and Mail paper box on the corner of Wellington Street West and Yonge St. should be moved to a different location so that it does not block the view of traffic approaching the corner, · Council advised that. . a registered letter would be forwarded to Mr. R, Strach- an the owner of this Globe and Mail paper box requesting him to re-locate it in order that it would not be a traffic hazard 8TH REGULAR DELEGATIONS PARKS PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD \. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ACCOUNTS OWING BETWEEN TOWN OF AURORA AND DILCUE LTD. •" "· \ ':1 ~-•• -10-APRIL 16, 1962 Mr. Dadson then asked if thete was any- thing they might do regarding parks and where willing to work along with Council in this connection. Mayor Nisbet personmtlly thanked the gentlemen for the excellent job they had undertaken on the Park lands on the north side of Wellington St, W, and advised they shoulCl contact Councillor Murray and work along with him in this connection. Mr. Bud Gilbert appeared on befialf of the Public School Board and introduced Mr, J Lewis as their spokesmar.t, Mr. Lewis stated that the delegation were present this evening to request from Council a sum o:f money in order that they may build a 4 room addition to the Regency Acres Public School. Mr, Lewis outfined why the addj~ ional facilities were required and s·ce.ted that the estimated cost for erecting and equi::~ing a four room addition would am.Jw."'"lt to $85,000.00. DAVIS: STODDART: "Resolved that the necessm•;r By-law be prepared approving the extension of 4 rooms to Regency Acres Public School at an estimated cost of $85,000,00. Carried •. , Mr. Bruce ~ilercer appeared as a· representa- tive of the Aurora Junic::-Chamber of Co!lllll- erce as a guest at this Council meeting. Deputy Reeve Stoddart reported to Council that a final agreement of settlement had been arrived at between accounts ovring between the Town of Aurora and Dilcue Ltd, STODDART: "Resolved that the outstanding DAVIS: account due the Town af Aw~ora ~ from Consolidated Building Cor'J.· be settled at an aiD111unt equal to $3,333, 28." Carried, ·-·~···----..... ,.._ ............ ,. ....... -. ~~~~~~~~~~--~~~--~- V"'~ t·· .) ~ f~ 1 i v.~ ..... 8TH REGULAR REPORTS OF COMMITTEES WORK SHOP - BUILDING TOWN WORKS REPAIRS TO WATER $$RVICES -11-APRIL 16, 1962 Councillor Corbett reported that at the last meeting of the Recreation Committee a workshop to be located at the Town Works Building had been discussed anu stated that this work shop was deemed necessary now due to.the extra parks and extra equipment needed and that he did not have the proper facilities at his home, Councillor Corbett reported when the Town was small he was able to do this work at home but not it is too extensive and the repairs to picnic tables, bleaches etc, require a larger room, Councillor Corbet advised that the Town Superintendent advisedthat a cement floor may not be laid in this part of the Works Building till the fr·ost in out of the ground although Councillor Corbett felt he would rather have a wooden floor, It was decided that Councillor Corbett will get an estimate of the cost of this work and if the amount is over $200, will bring a report of same back to the next meeting of Council. Councillor Jones presented a report of the Works Committee Regarding repairs to water services in which the Commmittee respectfully submit the following: "That on Thursday April 12 the Committee met for the purpose of discussing many repairs to the water service as per list attached re reto, 1Ul members of the Committee present also Councillor Mr~. Moffat and Councillor Corbett, After considerable discussion it was recommended that the Engineer be asked for an itemized estimated cost so that the most necessary repairs may be carried out as far as costs will permit, JONES: DAVIS: "Resolved that the report of the Works Committee re repairs to Water services be approved," Carried.- r-· ----~---···------------ 8TH REGULAR f'~ TREES -PROGRAM!VlE I ! i.-.==<1 CounciL ~. ...=,.,. I , ! \;,..., .. ~· -12-APRIL 16, 1962, Councillor Murray reported on behalf of the Parks Committee that they had approached tho Fire Department regarding burning grass in Park Lands and that this is being under- taken this · . evening. Councillor Murray also reported an a progr- amme of purchasing some trees to be placed around Town in barren spots and would re~uest the public to help in this matter, Councillor Murray stated that with the Town doing the planting each tree might be planted at a cost of $5.00 and if the pe,Ople requesting trees would pay $4,00 per tree and the Town carry the rest it would be a good start in planting trees if approx- imately 200 were planted, Councillor Murray stated that fast growing,,,., Maples would be mainly planted together with decorative trees on corner lots, the trees would be 6 to 8 feet tall and the Parks Committee would like to publize this and ascertain if the public were willing to go along with a tree planting programme as outlined, Mayor Nisbet stated that an ad should be placed in the newspaper and request that the public to let the Town know if they are interested, Councillor Moffat stated she understood that the Parks Board would do some planting of trees this year and asked if they have any money,, since a grant was paid to them each year from the Town. Councillor Moffat felt the Parks Board would do the planting of the trees and landscaping as originally planned and are we stepping on someone elses toes by doing this planting ourselves. Councillor Jones stated that we have very little time to do this planting only appro- ximately 1 month and fe1t that the Parks Board matter regarding a by-law revision should be completeq so that we know where tho Parks Board anq Parks Committee stand, Councillor Jones stated nothing had been done about. this mai;ter sin91il thEJ original report had been ;presented ·and referred due to Councillor Murrays absence at that time, t"''·""-" r ·,\ "~·'"""'J ·' 8TH REGULAR ~-~ ,~o..:r. IN:Q~,I\;~E =. CHIEF OF POLICE""'" . - '. ~ ;.,/;,·; ''·~ -13-APRIL 16, 1962 Councillor Child felt that we should limit the mumber of trees to be planted since there are approximately 1240 lots in new areas and 300 persons might desire a tree and at time of t hour to plant each tree 150 hours might be required, Councillor Child x~ inquired how busy the Works De-partment are at thi:;J t:ime o:f year and can be spare the men to do th:~.s work. CCouncillor Murray· stated that the Parks ommittee is ent:~.tled to 1 man all to them selves and felt that the advertisement to be placed in the paper will explain the circumstances to the public, MURRAY: JONES: "Resolved that the Parks Colnmitt -ee tlace an ad~ertisement in Al.lXo ~;~.. J::Janner O!'!'er:~.ngt-cn:~.s "triiJe p.Lan J.ng programme "to he pub.LJ.c at a cost to them of $4,00 per tree and bring a report of the responce received during the next two weeks, to the next meeting of Council," Carried, Council~or. Davidson prsemrj;ed a ;report of the Police Committee in which the committee respectfully submit the following D.A:VI:OSQN : . MURRAY ''e'- "Tb,a Po]j:i,ce.C,ommittee recoJlljllends increasing Chief.· .of Polic.e. William L8J:):gliian' s .. Salary from $5 ,100 to $5 ,4()0. '' .·· .... ·· . · ·•· ···'"That·the'ie.:Port of the Police Q,omm:\.ttee . re. ·.increase of. Chief . of PoliC·e Larigmani s salary lbo $5'1409~ foi' tne year J..96:?bE'J, accepted 'and tll,e S<(al ·of··· the ·· Cqrporation, be attache'). hereto." .. ~. carried, '•• ' ~ ~ . •· ' :; ·, .. ,--~----------~--- r·~ ... ' ,. \..,~ . .,.., 8.T,H REGULAR POLICE CADET SAURO SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT NEW INDUSTRY STREET LIGHTS NORTH END OF TOVffi -14-APRIL 16, 1962 Councillor Davidson reported that the question of the Police Cadet be ing pro- moted to third class constable had been discussed and that the Police Committee feel that a promotion to a probationary only is sufficient however that a replacement might be required for the office. Councillor Davidson stated he had no recommendations for this evenings meeting and it was decidBd that a meeting would be held Thursday eveing of this week and a report be forwarded to Council from the re- sults of this meeting. Councillor Child reported that a Planning Committee meeting had been held regarding Mr. Sauro's Subdivision agreement.and that Mrs. Sauro had submitted a copy of what she felt a subdivision agreement should con- tain. Councillor Child stated that during the Planning Meeting several items were omitted and he had subsequently requested the Clerk to forward to her a new agreement that the Committee found desireable and understood from her to-day that she is awaiting this copy N for her perusal. Mayor Nisbet reported that the Pacart Plant in Aurora is now being rented to aw new Industry as of the first of May. Mayor Nibbot reported that last year the Town had requested tho Hydro to instal street street lights at the south end of Town and Mr. Copland had now inquired if the Tovm would desire the same lights extended to the north edge of Town, IVIayor Nisbet stated he will obtain a firm prize ort the installation of these lights for the next Council meetingr- Reev~ Davis inquired as to whose responsibility it was for cleaning u~ che Township of Whitchurch side on Yonge Street and Mayor Nisbet felt the Town should accept the responsibility to clean up this area. f'-',,_.,., I ~_.,' 8TH REGULAR CLEAN UP CERTAIN AREAS PERMITS RE FIRES -15-APRIL 16th,l962 Councillor Moffat reported ·that last~ programme had been instigated to clean up certain areas and could the ~ame programme be sparked again this year, since a percent- age of the work requested last year was not completed. Fire Chief Harry Jones reported ~everal spots in Tovm had not been done, some had· said that it would put them out of business if the building were torn down fur~her that it was a fire hazard i~ children get in these old buildings and start a fire however Fire Chief Jones stated we may only ask the people to co-operate and cannot force them. Councillor Moffat stated if a fire ha10ard existed can they not be forced and Fire Chief Jones stated ~es if proven to be a hazard. MOFFAT: STOBBART: "Resolved that the same Committee as that of 1961 be appointed to carry out a clean up of required areas in Town during 1962. ~~~ Fire Chief Jones r~orted that he required permits regarding~t certain times and places and stated that King Township had supplied him with a cop~ of their permit and by-law, and further that Newmarket also has a permit for incinerators. Fire Chief Jones recommended that a permit should be isaued for burning any certain size of fire, ____- Councillor Child inquired as to who enforces the by-law and Mayor Nisbet stated the Fire Chief did. Reeve Davis stated this would allow the chief control of big fires that are set and felt it was a good idea in control of grass fires started from bonfires and incinerations, Councillor Jones stated it was easy to pass a by-law and nice if it could be enforced but how are you going to locate the person who actually started a grass fire and . further around the streets you see piles of . dead grass and sod thrown out in ditches .. and inquired if anything can be done ~o stop this. ~;>"'~""'~ I !:' I .· lvo"-..; 8TH REGULAR PERMITS RE FIRE NEW BUSINESS GRASS & SOD IN DITCHES fly~· -16- MURRAY: STODDART: APRIL 16, 1962 "Resolved that the by-laws Committee review the by-laws and see if aNruendments are necessary in this connection." Carried, Councillor Jones remarked again the grass and sod that is thrown in ditches and that we advertise in the newspaper that no dumping of this sort be allowed in Town. Mayor Nisbet stated he felt we must rely on the good will of the people to co-operate, JONES: CHILD: "Resolved that an advertisement be placed in the Aurora Banner and that the appropriate section of the Highway Traffic Act be quoted therein concerning dumping," Carried, Councillor Jones stated that at the end of Dunning Ave there were 4 trees located out on the road and a lot of rubbish was collecting there and felt that 3 trees should be removed, Also would like to cut the bank back two to three feet behind the Hydrant and ievel the area off at this location, Councillor Jones stated they had discussed the painting of hydrants in Town and inquir- ed if they should be painted more then one colour and would like the consent of Council regarding painting the hydrants with gold or aluminum tops. Councillor Child felt that with centenial year in 1963 that they should be painted all gold. Councillor Jones stated G;old was a dull colour and just the tops might be painted gold, [',," ~ .... Ji 8TH REGULAR ~~· SLOW SIGNS IN SCHOOL AREAS RAILING RE CHATEAU MAYORS & REEVES CONVENTION LIBRARY >' -17-. APRIL 16, 1962 Councillor Jones further stated that a code might be worked out so that tops of hydrants designate certainsize mains by different colour. Coullor Jones s Councillor Jones stated that the Aurora Heights Public School desires slow down signs located in their area and also tho Separate School in Regency Acres and this matter was left in the hands of the Works Committee, Councillor Murray stated that their is a steep grade on Yonge St; by the Chateau and would it be possible to place a railing along this walk. The Works Committee were requested to take a look at this situation. Councillor Murray stated that convention time was coming shortly and the Ontario Mayors and Reeves convention would be held in Port Arthur this summer and felt that it is only fitting and proper that our Mayor represent Aurora at this convention, MURRAY: DAVIDSON: "Resolved that our Mayor be given permission to attend the Ontario Mayors and Reeves Convention at Port Arthur and allowed expenses." Carried. Councillor Corbett reported that at a Library Board meeting himself, Councillor Jones and Councillor Muffat had attended and that tho Libraky Board are in favour of a new library. Councillor Corbett stated that W~. Murray Hodkinson of the J~nior Chamber of Commerce had given quite a run down on what the Jaycess had aocomplishe~, the Department had been contacted regarding grants and also that the costs of the new building would be about $65 1000,00, ' ,, '.f ·,..-.-ft._,,, I' 'i i ' i I ~~ r~·· I , .L,__,,.,. • ./ r·=-'-; ! 1 ~" 8TH REGULAR LIBRARY )-. nt~· STODDART: -:18-APRIL 16 1 1962 Councillor Corbett stated that a letter was supposed to be presented for this evenings meeting, Mayor Nisbet stated that he would suggest the Library Board talk to a architect and tio come to Council with something definite regarding this matter, Councillor Davidson reported that it was a little early yet to paint the traffic lines on Yonge Street and this would be forthcoming, Councillor Child stated that parking squares should also be .,,.···1 " designated, DAVIS: "That the meeting adjourn.u • The meeting then adjourned, .5~.Lt J\IIA y OR. _;.---• -'--