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MINUTES - Council - 19630722t MINUTES OF THE 14 TH REGDLAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCTI CH.AJ\IfBERS ON MONDAY JUIY 22 1 1963 AT 8. 00 P ,:M.-.. -- PRESENT MAYOR ----------------___....;,-- REITH NISBET (IN THE CHAIR) C.F. DAVIS W.H. STOD])ART, REEVE DEPUTY REEVE COUNCILLORS, JONES, MANNING, MOFFAT, SINCLAIR, WILLIAMSON. ACCOUNTS POLICE ACCOUNTS MANNING: "Il.esol ved that the following accounts SINCLAIR: be paid 1 that the Mayor issue orders o,n the Treasurer for the same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." Attridge Lumber Co, Aurora Automotive Ltd, Aurora Banner Publishing Co. Aurora Book and Music Shoppe Aurora Hydro-Electric Cumm, Bel~ Telephone Co, Canadian Dust Control Canada Law Book Carswell Co, Central Office Supp+ies N, Cook E,J, Farr Motors George ·. W, Scully Southwo6d•s B.A •. , Stokes Cap and Regalia Ltd, Wilson's Hardware Petty Cash Expenditures TOTAL Carried, Stakes for signs Bulbs Motor vehicle defect forms Complaint forms Stationery Service Service Staff phones 117 .. 15 33•63 6leaning supplies Crimminal Law Quarterly Highway Traffic Act. Supp; Penst typewriter service and ~ile folders Summer trousers Cruiser rental Sergeant chevrons Batteries and repair tires Pistol crests 32 shells, ooco mats, sanitary supplies May 30 to July 4th. ............ -.......... --..-..-. . . ___ ,_,~~~~ --"--·· ~~r-?'J) ----.. --.==-"~ '4.64 .32 6'1 74 54 4, 24 '"'0.78 . '1 1 60 •· ,:7.,75 9.00 23.10 97<59 170.;00 . 3.40 3.82 3.75 7.16 108,51 $667.~4 \,, /·:·"-...... , • ' l_. 14TH REGULAR -2-July 22 ,J.963. FIRE ACCOUNTS . ,:; DAVIS: "That the following accounts be paid 1 WILLIAMSON:that the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal ,. of the Corporation be attached hereto ~·11 Aurora Automotive Ltd, Aurora Cleaners Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm. Bell Telephone Co, Canadian Tiust Control Ltd, H. Jones Southwoods B,A. Wilsons Hardware TOTAL Carried, Paint 1 batteries Cle a..11ing drapes Service Service Cleaning supplj.es Mileage allowance Gasoline Paint, roller,. brush 4.19 4.5.Q· 16.48 52.62 3,20 35.00 17.42 30.95 $164.36 GENERAL ACCOUNTS STODDART: "That the following accounts be paid, DAVIS: that the Mayor issue orders-on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal Addreiisograph-Multigraph Ltd, C, Al tenberg Aurora Banner Publ~shing Co, Aurora Book and Music Shoppe Aurora Centennial ~rora Bydro-Electric Comm. of the Corporation be attached hereto~· Carried, Filing cabinet and trays Retainer fee Envelopes, letterheads meeting notices Clerk 86.43 Assessor 12,29 Adv~rtisements Mis, 17.92 Weeds 7.84 Maps -Indu, Expense 47,62 Stationery and Office supplies Clerk 58,07 78.06 900.00 172. 10 Bldg, Insp. 2,10 Engineer 3. 11 63,28 Decorations Centennial street lighting 115 •. oo 56,25 £ ( ~~ .... · • 14TH REGULAR GENERAL ACCOUNTS CONTINUTED Bell TelePhone Co, J, Browning Central Office Supplies C,N, Telecommunications Gestetner Ltd. Holland Valley C.A. Hydro-Electric Power Corum, w.c. Lamont M,E, Lysecki and S,T. Murray Municipal World Ltd. S.T. Murray North York Humane Society Parks McVittie and Shaw Helen I, R id Stedman Bros. Signs and Service Co, "The Atom" High Schhol Taylor's Fuels J. Thompson TOTAL -3-July 22,1963 Service Clerk Assessor Bldg, Insp. Engineer 101.70 14.87 12.77 60.43 Mileage allowance Office supplies, typewriter Service Clerk 24,87 Enginner 10.83 Telegram (Engineer) Paper and Ink Clerk 9.19 Engineer 41.53 Levy Heating Manual (Eng.) Photo Service Industrial float Tax Certificates,register Engineer expense accou_Dt Canine control Group accident insurance Land Transfer List Parking lot rent Library Plaque Advertisement Gasoline Mileage all.owance 189.77 33.00 35.70 1. 72 50.7?. 930.00 5.00 10.30 51.00 27.44 5.14 432,00 90.00 3.23 300,00 159.50 40.00 204,60 25.00 s~3,978.81 WAGE ACCOUNTS STODDAR'F: "That the Wage Accounts be paid, that DAVIS: the Mayor issue orders on the Treas- urer for the same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." Carried, _._, ' "-~ •• c~,.,,<-., •• ,.c<'"'N,O~=u.o,•~-··~~·-~~·-··. """'·""-=-"o=,·.-=-:-.~·-.-. -.. -~·""==":':-:-..... ·"··· ·---'~"'=-"'"•"··--··---.=:.,__ -~~~''"·'"--'-"•>-~.>..co.<.,_,,•,<....,~;•M '•'• •"•'•'•""·'·~•"~""'~·~--- ( I 14TH REGULAR WORKS ACCOONTS JONES: DAVIS: Ken Arnold Attridge Lumber Co, Aurora Automotive Ltd, Aurora Hydro-Ele~tric Comm, Aurora Tank and Welding Bakers Sand and Gravel Bell Telephone Co, Bradford Fertilizer Co, Canadian Bitumuls J.H. Chapman Chas Cook Frankcom's Garage Red Gordon's Garage Gormley Sand and Gravel Grimes Abrasive Ltd, W, Gunn Kents Esso Station Miller Paving Ltd, Model Builders Ray-Gordon Equipment Rental Rosco Metal Products W,H. Steadman F, Symons Taylor's Fuels Wilson's Hardware SUB TOTAL -4-July 22, 1963, "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, Front fenders, ford truck Cement for manhole Drills, bulbs,. fan belt Service 6,44 Power St, sewers 36,08 Cutting culvert,. repair railing, cylinder demurrage Sand for asphalt prime Service Calcuim chloride Bitumuls Repair chain and grating Gasoline for small motor Truck tube and boot Truck repairs Gravel and stone Scythe stones 206,94 5.75 8.71 42.52 8,00 90.00 27.54 26,60 661.85 14.33 18,23 4.38 69.87 44.95 4,02 Sewer pipe clams Lubrication, tire Cold mix asphalt, gravel, prime Compressor rental 5.63 8,82 repair, oil chips, 1,918,60 24,00 Signal lights rental Culverts Phone service Bulldozing Oil, distel for calas hose Bolts, chalk, dipper, fly spray 10,71 436,64 4.53 27,00 't4 .28 84.15 $3 ,.768, 05 '"1 14TH REGULAR WATER ACCOUNTS JONES: DAVIS: A.S. Annan Ltd, Aurora Autom~tive Ltd, Aurora Builders Ltd, Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm, Aurora TAnk and Welding G.W. Beecroft Co, Bell Telephone Co, Canada Wholesale Plumbing Ltd, J,H, Chapman Dean Dunlop S, Hughes Kents Esso Station Macpherson motors T. McA:vity and Sons Model Builders Renown Plumbing Warnock HeJ?sey Wilson Hardware SUB TOTAL WORK~ 'ACCOuNi,rS'. wf:~~ wo~~)~~P~P~~- TOTAL ' .. _, '' .: .. · ~ -5-July 22,1963. "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, Pointed stakes Wipers, tap,. nuts Safety Hat Service :Sillings 915.78 *04.00 Bolts, nuts, cutting and Welding Pressure gauges Service-, Pipe, connectors,. nipples, Bushings, threads Bolts, adapter, cutting and Welding, wrench, flanges Financial statements Moving and loading equipment Lubrication,. repair tire Tail light lens --•Screws "Compressor rental Foot,_ valve, ;niJ?Ple, . . , Concrete teste·' --•·· :br'i:l.,l; keys , • i:Ja.:int ~ · h:<:>a.e' ' · '!land pump 1 ~e+bow. $3768,05'····· . ,I •.. ' :: .... $1,87~.94 .?L, " $5[,:~42.99 ' {' . ·' ,. .::. '1.44 J.0,69 4,38 1,319.78 19.58 68,45 . J.O, 04 8.14 69.50 275,00 24,00 5.97 3.'19 :' .'< .'1. 93 8,00 27.56 5•00· '\2,2~ $1,874.94 - : ,, . • li .. .... " ... ', ; 1 _) l' ' ' . •,;~');'~'"~""~'"''''"' O< '<'o'<O ""''' ••'-"••••~.,-~~-, -,---,..,~--~--~---:-A ,.,A'-" ' o o o ',',~··,"''""""'"~--'''-"'"~~ -···----.o>·~-~-----~----------~----------.. -~,--~""~"'' . ·----. .. "'" -··· --~--- ·~g c \._;_/ 14TH REGULAR -6-July 22 1 1963 WELFARE ACCOUNTS SINCLAIR: "That the following accounts be paid, MOFFAT: that the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached heretoV Carried, 100% recoverable other Municipalities 80% recoverable Province of Ontario Charge Backs 20% $733.45 901.80 ::$180.36 37.86 ;$218,22 COST TO TOWN POLLUTION CONTROL CENTRE ACCOUNTS WILLIAMSON: "That the following accounts be JONES paid, that the Mayor issue orders Aurora Automotive Ltd, Aurora Cashway Electric Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm Aurora Lawn Mower Co, Baldwin's Pharmacy P, Barwick Bell Telephone Co. Canada Wholesale Plumbing Co, J.H. Chapman Foxboro Co, Gormlu Sand and Gravel Ltd, Graham Transport Imperial Oil Ltd, McAnally Freight Ways Napier-Reid Ltd, P!ftrks McVittie and Shaw Taylor's Fuels George R, Ward Wm. J, Watson Wilson Hardware SUB TOTAL --"'"--·~e·-~--~-~---~·~·~"o"~ on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto," Carried, Wipers Sludge pump repairs Service Mower repairs Reagents Mileage allowance Service Packing Screen for pump Charts and ink Gravel Delivery service Fuel oil Freight on pump hose Barminator parts Pump insurance Gasolinefor plant engines Rebush sump pump impeller Mower sharpened Plant supplies for June 7 .30· 27.76· 380,14 5. 90. 3.oo· 12.00. 16.99 . 5. 35 . 2. 00. 11.20. 82.62. 1. 50. ~48.96. 2,50. 55.30. 10, 14 . 34.10· 1.00. 6, 00. 83.15 $897.11 ==·~c·•,rC.,"'"~·-•••,=••=· ~~--· ='·-'•-•~-••~-~7=~-•.-o'·-~-•-c·•-•-'~"'·'· ~-~--- i· _r.-..., 14 TH REGULAR PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNT A,S, Annan Attridge Lumber Aurora Hydro-Electric .... Dominion Regalia Ken Hack A.w. Heard T,H, Oliver The Sign Centre Wilson Hardware Rose Brothers SUB TOTAL ~ ,,-,.· -7-July 22,1963 Paint, flooring, siding for Bowling Green Club House Lumber for Park bench Ser-vice 49.23 Street lighting 1,181.72 Flags Toilet for Park Painting old library Furnace filters Signs at Park toilets Spikes for park and 4 months care- taking supplies Grading parkland area on Dunning 129.71 7.81 1,230.95 34.65 28.30 160,00 9.27 2,00 101,53 126,00 $1,830,22 POLLUTION CONTROL CENTRE ACCOUNTS $ 897. 11 PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS $1,830,22 TOTAL $2,727.33 PARKS ACCOUNTS MOFRAT: "That the following account be paid, The Ridge Gardens CAPITAL PUMP ACCOUNT Bennett and Wright Contractors WILLIAMSON: That the }~yor issue orders on the Treasue~r for the same and the Seal of the co;rporation be attached hereto," Carried, Trees $524,65 STODDART: "That the following account be paid, DAVIS: That the ~yor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto," Carried, Supply and installation of piping, Aurora Heights, P,S, # 1 and 2 $4,045,00 14 REGULAR e.ORRESPONDENCE REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AUTO WRECKING BUSINESS RESIGNATION OF MElVIBER OF RECREATION COMMITTEE PROPOSED PURCHASE OF ARENA CURBS ON HAIDA DRIVE ·.-' :>_.,_ -8-July 22,1963, Letter from Mr. J, Stuhl, 4 C&nnaught Circle, Toronto,. requesting permission to establish an automobile wrecking or scrap metals business, DAVIS: STODDART: "Resolved that a letter be forwarded to Mr, Stuhl advising that this type of enterPrise is not permissable within the limits of the Town of Aurora." Carried, Letter from Aurora Recreation Committee advising of the resignation of member Roy Dowling and requesting someone be appointed, This matter was laid over until next Council meeting, REPORTS OF COlVIMITTEE Mayor Nisbet read a letter from F,D, Weinstock, asking for particulars and the price of the arena property, DAVIS: STODDART: "Resolved that Mayor Nisbet be authorized to enter into preliminary negotiations as discussed in Committee," Carried, Councillor Moffat reported on the problem of accepting the curbs on Haida Drive, MOFFAT: STODDART: "Resolved that a letter be sent to s. Kelner that the Council has ·. decided as follows~ ..... ~ •-• ·--<~•-·M-'-"'··-··~---~• ·-·~--.~., ... ----.,·-~-"------~~~-' ,-'-""-·' .,,.,.,~.,-,._,--,.,.,.. · •--~-"'~'~""'=·---~··-~-·· ' ·--~----~~··-~~~~"'·'~-""~="·"• , ••·•;•"-,..~ -._.~.,·h-••·~--- . ~ i L ( :-- 14REGULAR -9-July 22,1963 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CURBS ON HAIDA DRIVE Z.ONING BY-LAW The problem of accepting the curbs on Haida Drive was discussed at the regular meeting of Aurora Town Council on July 22nd, 1963, The Town Council has decided as follows: Tl;te 1 • 2. 3, Following curbs will be acceptable: Only those curbs that are installed to proper line and grade, Curbs that do not have any spalling whatso- ever, In the case of curbs having hairline cracks due to frost action,. we will accept those lengths of curbs that have one hairline crack only in them, This hairline crack must be a minimum of 3' from either end, In the case where hairline cracks are less than 3' from the end, the small section m~st be replaced by a minimum section of 6•. The repairs should be made in a neat fashion, All the expansion joints should be straight and vertical, Carried, MOFFAT: "Resolved that this Council approve "In Principle" the draft t<oning by-law as presented by the Aurora Planning Bpard," STODDART: Mayor Nisbet requested a recorded vote YEA NAY NISBET X DAVIS X STODDART X JONES X MANNING X MOFFAT X SINCLAIR X WILLIAMSON X CARRIED. ·•~•"''""""" l_J "---' \..~-· 14TH REGULAR _10_ July 22 ,. 1963 REPORTS OF CO lVll\UTTEES WATER WORKS MAN ' /£.-r;:cv __..;;._ d~r. Councillor Jones presented a report of the Works Committee in which the committee respectfully submit the following: • "That on IVJonday July 15, 1963 the for the purpose of discussing the of Joe McGhee at the water works. committee met replacement All members of the committee present -also Mayor Nisbet, Deputy Reeve Stoddart, Councillors Moffat, Child, Sinclair-also Mr. Browning and rl!r. Murray • After a short discussion, it was recommend that a waterworks man he hired. After ·. :rovicwiug several applications which had been recaivcd .it was unanimously agreed that 1~, Ernie Atkinson be accepted. The Committee then interviewed Mr. Atkinson on July16th. and he was hired as waterworks man and started the job on July 17, 1963. The Town Engineer to be in charge of the water works department,. the personnel for its operation and maintenance. He shall call on the works Department, through the Town Sup?~::i.ntendent for help on repairs, new services, etc. JONES: WILLIAMSON: ..... ~ ""t ~:· "Resolved that the report of the Works Committee RE: Waterworks Man, dated July 22, 1963 be accepted," Carried. ~·-·-·····-·· ......... , ;t.' ........ ~~ . .; .. ;,.,_=~~ .,;.."·.~~~-'~-, .... _.,_;.~~-~----, •• ----.---.. ----~··"'-'~"'"·"----~--~-->C>.<",-••••• -----~ ··".- f· '· ' 14TH REGULAR -11-July 22,1963 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES SIDEWALKS ~.::mncillor Jones presented a report of the Works Committee in which the committee respect~ fully submit the following: That on Monday, July 16th, the Committee met for the purpose of looking over several pans of sidewalk, All members of committee present, Also Mayor Nisbet, Deputy Reeve Stoddart, Councillors Moffat, Child and Sinclair , and Mr. Browning and 1\l"rr·. murray, L~d recommend the following: That concrete sidewalk -curb and gutter be laid on Yonge St. South frOll Catherine Aye Maple St, -Ashpaalt topped Catherine Ave east from Yonge St, Catherine Ave. east from Spruce St Wells st. east from No. 37 south Victoria St, west side from Library 331 265 412 117 137 lin, fto south 262 Victoria St, east side from North . :•. side No, 67 to south side of No. 71 100 and that prices be obtained from different contractors. 1'1 11 tl It n n 11 il n n II I, 11 JONES: "Resolved t)· at the report of the WILLIAMSON Works Committee re: repairing of . sidewalks be accepted and the seal of· the Corporation be attached hereto • '" Carried, • • ,,_,,, __ , • • • •• • ••-~••--•-'•-"" --o·o·•o-•• -~.-:.~--•··--•·w••••-,•'-"" .,, .. ,~-• •.T,~·"-,',SO'<Oo'r. o'o,o""'~"-'-'•">'O'' •,••c,•<·,--0-0v , , ··-·•·•~---~·.~·•'''' '>'<~~~-'-'-•--> ,., , , -·-"~--••• 14TH REGULAR -12-July 22,J.963, REPORTS OF COlYJJ\'liTTEES WALKWAYS UNFINISHED BUSINESS PARKING SIGNS CROSSWALKS CENTRE ST. RAILWAY CROSSING TRAFFIC LINES ON HIGHWAYS SIDEWALK BOUNDARY LINES Councillor Jones reported on condition of walk- way between Jones Court and Richardson Dr, where there is a sharp drop and wall is leaning out. Town Solie i tor McPherson is to investigate and outline what is involved if walkway is closed. Councillor Manning reported receiving complaints that the Dunham Cres, Ar@a walkways were not fenced, outlined.or serviced and asked,. that it ,. be made usable. Engineer murray to locate <',? these walkways, Councillor ~~ffat asked about parking limit signs informer meter area. The polio e (eanno·t enforce without signs, Councillor manning reported tho by-law had been approved and signs arc required, The Jaycees will engage in education of children at the schools, Police and Works Committees are to order signs and decide where to erect poles, Council considered the proposed improvements and tho installation of flashing lights and bell •. • JONES: MOFFAT: "Resolved that tho flashing lights and bell be held up and reconsid- ered later if traffic warrants, Carried Councillor Jones reported broken lines have been suggested at a lesser cost and will obtain prices, C~uncillor Williamson asked that letters be sent to McPherson Meters and B.A. Station, Church St and Yonge St requesting them to mark the sidewalk boundaries to prevent parking thereon, """'-•' "'"'-'•"••"" .<OA<OU-W~----·-~ ••-o•'< "-•----~-.,---~~.--.'¥o'""-~----='O=•"'-<"",..,...,......::"""""""~~~~ ........... --~·---·;:· -'&: •. a. '---.~ I \...._ _ _; ~ ... .;i_ 14TH REGULAR -13-July 22, 1963. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES TENIPERANCE ST. PAVING BY-LAWS BY-LAW # 1574 ROAJJ SUPPLEJ\IJENTARY NF'",. BUSINESS - AUGUST COUNCIL lVlEETING Councillor Sinclair asked why the proposed paving plans and estimates had not been prepaired earlier, Engineer Murray replied he had been busy on the water pump . p.ro ject. STODDAR~: "That leave be given to introduce a MOFFAT: by-law to provide for the 1963 supplementary expenditures on roads or streets and that the same be now read a first time," Carried The by-law was then read a first time, JONES: DAVIS: "That the by-law now before the Council be read a second time and that the Council resolve itself into a committee of the whole for that purpose," BAVIS: NISBET: "That the second reading of the by-law be taken as read. " Carried, WILLIAl\'ISON:That the by-law now before the Council SINCLAIR: be read a third time this day and that rule 22 of by-law no. 1468 be · t suspended for that purpose." DAVIS: "That the third reading of the by-law STODDART'! te taken as read." Carried, ,- Mayor Nisbet announced the August Council meet - ing would be on Monday August 19th. 1963. ,.,.:· ~-~--~-''"~-~-,•,,-•.>,~~----·~"" ••••••••~•-•'o•~----~-~-. -. -.------.~--.,.,.,--=-~-~,.-,.: •••• oooho OM .. ~--'•'•'-·• 00000 '••••••-•• ,,_ __ ._, ~-~ -~---•• 00 ~----·-~--~--"-·''''-''' ••·-···- ,.,·~o 0 14TH REGULAR NEW BUSINESS POPULATION SIGNS SPECIAL CENSUS STEADY EMPLOYMENT TEliJIPERANCE ST, PAVING AND BRIDGE MEE!£:NG AFTER 11. P.M. -14-July 22,1963 Councillor Williamson noted that the signs on Yonge St, read 10,000. and the signs on Wellington east and west read 9,200, Mayor Nisbet stated it would pay to have a special count of residents as it would increase the unconditianal grant substantially, WILLIAMC2N: "Resolved that theMcyor be authorjzed MOFFAT: to take this matter up with the Assessor and hire census takers if warranted," Carried, Reeve Davis asked if Harrison could be propised steady employment, This question will be decided in a committee meeting, Engineer Murray presented a preliminary plan and asked for approval. MANNING : "Resolved that enquiries be made of WILLIAMSON: property owners at top of hill to deed or sell land for widening road, Paving as outlin~by Engineer be approved and he be authorized Yo foward dra~ings to Department of Highways for approval. Tenders to be called for two separate parts, 1. Bridge 2,a, Wellington to Tyler. 2,b.Tyler to Rercben 3.c~ Reuben to Kennedy, DAVIS: "Resolved that this meeting continue STODDART: until the business is completed," Carried, 14TH REGULAR NEW BUSINESS WATER MAIN TEMPERANCE ST BURNING GARBAGE DAVIS: STODDART: DAVIS: JONES: -15-July 22,1963 "Resolved that PI:' ices be obtained for extending watermain on Reuben to the tannery property," Carried, ·,,_ Reeve Davis reported receiving complaints re garbage being burned and read a by-law from , , Fire Chief Jones suggesting a similar amend--nent to the present by-law, DAVIS: MANNING: "Resolved that the By-laws Committee study this matter and submit their recomtnondations," Carried, "That the meeting adjourn," The meeting then adjourned, u' f. . 0i-:::ff. .•. CLERK. ;~· . »EPUTY ClERK MAYOR . ,, -·--· --~---·----·----~-~--·-~---~--·••"~··•···· _ .,•,-"-· , .... -.... ~~"· ,.,,,u.'A'""'·=~ ----~ ---~---.=."""'"""'"""'·'-"'·"'-'·•-"""'·"?.<.<-~~-"''--~---