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MINUTES OF THE 13TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS ON MONDAY JULY 8TH ~9.63 AT 8,00 P,JY[,
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PRESENT:
MAYOR
REEVE
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLORS
KEITH NISBET (IN THE CHAIR)
C,F, DAVIS
W,H, STODDART
CHILD 1 JONES 1 MANJ'JING, MOFFAT, SINCLAIR, WILLIAMSON,
CORRESPONDENCE
AMEND DOG :BY-LAW
TO CONTROL BARKING
OF DOGS
D.itVIS:
STODDART:
"Eesolved that the minutes of June 3,10
and .17, 1963 be adopted as printed and
c:j.rculated~"
' Carried, ..
A letter from Mr. H1 P. Mat:thew<~,5 Algonquin Ores,,
Aurora suggesting tne ··Town Dog Licencing By ... law
be amended whereby anyone allowing their dog to
become a public nuisance are liable to have the
right ;to the renewaJ.· of such a licence cancelled,
DAVIS:
MANN"j:NG:
"Resolved tl:l,at a letter be forwarded to
IV!r, IVIa'N:thews advising that the Town of
Aurora by ... law concerning dog control was
enaci<ed acoording to the Proyincial
Statutes and that said statutes do not
:prov:i,de authority to amend such by-law
a.s suggested,"
Carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
FIRE DEPARTMENT
GRADING DONE
EAST OF
WENDERLEY DR,
Reeve Davis advised that~ Fire Committee Report
would be presented at the next regular meeting of
Council, · ·
C.ouncillor Williamson reported that the area east
of Wenderley Drive had been levelled a~d graded,
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13TH REGULAR -2-July 8 1 1963
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
GOLF GLEN
TERRACES
WLAYORS AND
REEVES
CONFERENCE
Mayor Nisbet enquired if the Planning Board had
approved of Golf Glen Terraces new plan of sub.-
division,
Councillor Child and Councillor Manning advised
that a letter had gone forward requesting the
subdivider to submit a new draft plan to the
Planning Board,
Mayor Nisbet reported on the Mayors and Reeves
conference held recently in Pembroke, Ontario;
advising that some 60 odd resolutions had been
presented and that a complete set of material
from the conference was available in the municipal
office for perusal,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SANDING STREETS
WATER
RESTRICTIONS
DUTCH ELm
DISEASE
Reeve Davis stated that he a11d the l\'layor had request-
ed the streets be sanded for the day of the parade
and enquired whose decision it was not to sand the
streets, adding that the oil caused quite a mess with
marchers shoes etc, Councillor J 0 nes advised that
the streets were sanded and had been sanded over a
second time although not on the day of the Jlfl.:::"'l.dO
since he had not heard of any request to do so,
· Maypr Nisbet stated that the water restrictions had
been lifted and that the water supply waa holding
quite well, :Concerning complaints re rusty water
felt an effort should be made to open 3 or 4
hydrants at once in order that a whole section may
be flushed at one time,
Councillor Jones stated he had examined 7 or 8 elms
at the pollu tion control centre but could not see
anything wrong with them other than the leaves were
curled, It was decided that samples of certain
elm trees be forwarded to the Department of Lands
and Forests for examination,
13TH REGULAR
BY-LAWS
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SINCLAIR: "Resolved that leave be given to '
WILLIAMSON: introduce a by-law to authorize the
entering into an agreement with York
Sanitation Company Limited for the
Collection, Removal, and disposal of
ashes, garbage and other refuse and
that the same be now read a first time. "
Carried
The By-law was then read a first time.
STODDART:
mOFFAT:
"That the By-law now before the Council
be read a second time and that the
Council resolve itself into a committee
of the \\hole for that purpose."
Carried.
Councillor Sinclair; in the chair, explained that
the agreement before Council had been discussed
minutely by a Committee of the Whole meeting and
had been drafted along the lines all had agreed
upon and further that York §anitation Company were
thoroughly satisfied with this agreement. Councillor
Sinclair read the contents of the Agreement.
The By-law was then read a second time.
CHILD:
DAVIS:
DAVIS:
MAJTNING: •
"That the by-law now before the Council
be read a third time this day and that
Rule 22 of By-law no. 1468 be suspended
for that purpose."
"R~solved that the third reading of the
By-law be taken as read."
Carried.
The present rate structure of Town garbage collection
charges was discussed as it was felt that the present
rates should be reviewed and if any increase
warranted,. due to increase in costs, then new rates
be derived and recommended effective as of January
1, 1964.
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13TH REGULAR
NEW BUSINESS
BAND SHELL
INSURANCE
BANNER
COVERAGE
CENTENNIA1
WEEK
CENTENNIAL
WEEK
COTTAGE
TOWN PARK
-4-JULY 8 1 1963
Councillor Williamson enquired if the new band
shell was covered ~insurance in case of fire.
Deputy Reeve Stoddart advised it was not but would
be looked into.
WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the editor of the Aurora
STODDART: Banner be complimented for the excellent
coverage given the Centennial Week
Celebrations and for the comprehensive
book covering the history of Aurora.
Cariied
Mayor Nisbet added that all press Should be
complimented.
Reeve Davis stated everyone should be complimented
for their costumes and the Centennial Committee for
an excellent job, Also that thousands of people
were present to see the steam train and that some
1,500 to 1 1 600 tickets for the train ride were sold.
Mayor Nisbet stated it was a real team effort and the
people of Aurora have lasting reminders in the new
library,. flag pole, band shell, etc.
DAVIS:
CHILD:
"Resolved that a letter of
congratulations go forward to
~~. Don Glass, chairman and members of
the Aurora Centennial Committee
commending them for a job well done,"
Carried,
Mayor Nisbet advised that the cottage at the Town
Park might be purchased reasonably since the winner
accepted the cash prize. Councillor Child stated he
knew of some one who might be interested and would
contact him. Councillor Moffat felt the Town might
construct a small building where the cottage stood
for future use Should monies for this purpose ever
be available,
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13TH REGULAR
NEW BUSINESS
GillLS FIPE
BAND FROM
BELFST
IRELAND
GARDEN PARTY
TREES
SUJ\IilViER
COUNCIL
MEETINGS
COMlVIITTEE
MEETINGS
-5-JULY 8 1 ].,963,
Mayor Nisbet advised he had written a letter to the
Lord Mayor of Belfast regarding the Girls Pipe Band's
wonderful performance,
Councillor Moffat remarked that lVJr, & lVJrs, J, Henry
made a great contribution yesterday through the
garden party held on their property,
Councillor Moffat stated that due to the prolonged
dry spell 1 . the newly planted trees required watering
and enquired of the Fire Committee ~f the fireman
might water the trees on Murray Dr,, in the Park
and on Aurora Heights Dr. Reeve Davis said he
would contact the Fire Chief in this matter.
DAVIS:
STODDART:
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"Resolved that the next meqular meeting
of Council be held on July 22 1 1963
and further that only one meeting of
Council be held in the middle of August
unless business warrants other meetings~
Carried,
The following committee meetings were scheduled:
WORKS CO]Ill\liiTTEE-
7, 00 P ,J\Ii,-JV!onday July 15", 1963
RE: Water and Sidewalks
PLANNING COMMITTEE
7.30 P,J\Ii,-'l'uesday, July 16, 1963
RE: Zoning By-law,
DAVIS: "Resolved that the meeting adjourn,"
MANNING:
Carried;
The meeting then adjourned,
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CLERK DEPUTY ClERK MAYOR