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MINUT~S OF THE 20TH REGULAR MEETING Of COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAllffiERS ON MONDAY NO~.~R :1TH., 1~63( AT 8 .•. .QO P.M.
PRESENT
MAYOR
REEVE
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLORS
MINUTES
CO~RESPONp~QE
J;t:$: .MR. H. MATTHEWS
]),:ETTER
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KEITH· NISBET (IN THE CHAIR)
C.F. DAVIS
W ,H.· STODDART
JONES, MANNING, MOFFAT, SINCLAIR, WILLIAMSON
Councillor Manning brought to council-'s
at.tention an error in t}),e minutes of October
21St. in which he secon,d.ed the motion re
iristructinns to the Eng:l,neer concerning the
new well, not Councillor Child as printed
in the minutes,
Councillor Sinclair stated that. he regretted
being included in the group, who voted ".aye"
re Town Sewage Facilities, as printed in the
minutes of October 21st., butt since has been
corrected,
DAVIS:
STODDART.:
"Resolved that the minutes of' October
8th,21st, 28th 1 be ado:Pted as
printed and circula,ted, subject to
the foregoing ame,ndments."
Carried.
North York Humane Society, assuring council
that a copy of the letter from 1\l!r', M!;l.tthews,
will be placed b~for.e their Board of Directors
at its next meeting.,.
DAVIS: "Resolved that this letter be filed."
STODDART: Carried.
Councillor Moffat suggested a letter be
forwarded to Mr. Matthews advising him of
their intention,
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20TH REGULAR
CORRESPONDENCE
INCREASING DOG
FEES
REMEMBRANCE
DAY PARADE
flUGGESTED
IMPROVEMENTS
FOR TOWN
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-2-November 4,1963
37 KNOVffiES CRES. 1 signed by 4 residents 1 object-
ing to Mr. Matthews suggestion of increasing dog
fees;
DAVIS: "Resolved that the letter be referred to
l'IIOFFAT: next years council"
Carried.
Aurora Legion, inviting members of'Council to the
Remembrance Day Service and Parade, and requesting
the l'/layor.to lay the wreath on behalf of the Town
of Aurora, and the use of the wooden saluting base.
DAVIS: "Resolved that the l~tter be filed, and
STODDART: acknowledged stating that as many as
possible will attend."
Carried,
Mr, John l'lloore, 2.3 l'llurray Dr •. , enclosing suggestions,
which might improve the progress and well being of
the Town,
l'IIOFFAT: "Resolved that Mr, l'/loore be ·~1"-anked for
STODDART: his letter, and asked if he is available
for an interview in the near future.
Also , a copy of the letter be forwarded
to the Board of Trade."
Carried,
20TH REGULAR
DELEGATIONS
JAYCEES RE:
CROSSWALKS
BUS FRAI'l"CHI SE
-3-November 4 1 1963
In attendance were a number of Jaycees, Their
spokesman and delegate was lVJ:r, Peter Miller, who
presented to council a brief concerning the cross-
walks currently being implemented by the Town, The
Jaycees were convinced that markings for the cross-
walks were not sufficient, and felt that overhead
lighting and signs at all entrances to Town were
necessary to complete the program, Included in
their brief was a proposal in which they would
purchase all the necessary maDerial and conduct the
program, providing the Town is responsible for
the man-hours. To help curtail expenses the
Jaycees will campaign by selling light bulbs using
the slogan '"buy a light to light o. light,"
JONES:
MOFFAT:
"Resolved that the program to install cross
walks as presented by the Jaycees be
approved,"
Carried,
~~second delegate was r~. Wm. Bailey, speaking on
.be:ualf of Miss White and her bus service,
lVJ:r, Bailey distributed to council a statement of
.Miss Vfuites income.and expenses for a 10 month
period, The statement indicated that Miss White·
woulq be unable to continue without some assistance
and therefore Mr •. Bailey asked for two things:
1. 10 year franchise
2, an..YJ.ual subsidy of $2 1 000.
Mayor Nisbet stated that Council will have to
receive some Indication that a bus service is
definitely needed,
STODDART: "Resolved that this matter be referred
WILLIAMSON: to the Services Committee for further
study,"
Carried,
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20TH REGULAR -4-November 4,1963
' REPORTS OF COWlliUTTEES
FIRE
AGREEMENT
TOWN
INSURANCE
Mayor Nisbet reported that the townships of King
and Vfuitchurch have promised to set a date for a
meeting to discuss the fire agreement,
Deputy Reeve Stoddart presented a report of the
Fina..YJ.ce Committee in which the committee respeci;7
fully submit the following:
The Finance Committee met on Monday, October 28th
with all members of Council present,
The report of Parkes, McVittie and §haw was read
and discussed in some detail, After discussion
in regard tosharing of premium s it was resolved
the the offer of a reduction on premiums of
approximately $300,00 be accepted and the sharing
of premiums be discontinued,
It was pointed out that there is library insurance
and arena insurance including the insurance of the
schools has been carried through other agents and
the premiums are not shared,
It was decided that the Surety Bond Coverage be left
as at present,
It is further recommended that this current years
coverage October 1,1963-September 30 1 1964, be
carried by the Parkes, McVittie and Shaw Agency
but that the 1964 Council ask for tenders for all
Town Insurance and that steps be taken at least
three months before the anniversary date,
All of which is respectfully submitted,
STODDART:
MOFFAT:
"Resolved that report of the Finane e
Committee dated November 4,1963 re
Town Insurance, be accepted,"
Carried,
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20TH REGULAR -5-NovemQer 4,1963,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
PARKS BOARD
AND
PARKS COMMITTEE
l'.lEETING
POLICE
MATTERS
Councillor Moffat informed council' of the meeting·
of Parks Board and Parks Committee, on Wedne~day,
November 6th, at 8.00 p.m.
Councillor Manning reported .that the Police Committee
met lastMonday to discuss police administration
with Chief Langman.
Mr~ Manning stated that there was some vandalisim
on Halloween, and charges will be laid against
several individuals who ruined the new flagpl'le,
BOWLING ALLEY Mayor Nisbet reported the new bowling alley is now
NOW OPENED officially open, and urged Bll of Council to make
a 1oint of seeing it. Also, that overlooked during
BANK OF MONTREAL Centennial was tho fact that the Bf'lnk of Montreal
75TH BIRTHDAY has been established in Town for 75 years, and
suggested a letter of congratulations go forth.
DAVIS: "Resolved that a letter of congratulations
STODDART: be forwarded to the Bank of Montreal."
Carri<'ld,
Mayor Nisbet added that leaders of both sides
in plebisite vote should be compl8mintod for the
excellent camp~ign,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CULTURE AND
CITIZENSHIP
PRICE OF OIL
Mayor Nisbet reported two items:
1. Dr. Fowler was unable to meet with Council
to~night for discussion pertaining to Culture and
Citizenshii),
2. Tho price for oil in Newmarket and Richmond Hill
is 1¢ per gallon lower than'in Aurora, and should
find out why.
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20TH REGULAR -6-November ~,1963,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BRUSH LEFT ON
VICTORIA ST.
BROKEN TREES
REGENCY ACRES
BY-LAWS
I 1580
Councillor Jones reported that a pile of brush on
Victoria St. is not being picked up by the garbage
man and the owner should be advised to remove it.
WILLIAl'IISON: •·r.:esolved that Mr, vVin, Stephens be
JONES: instructed by letter to remove the
brush in front of l~is house,"
Carried,
Councillor Moffat was sorry to report that three
trees had been broken off in Regency Acres, but,
since have been replaced,
MANNING: "That leave be given to introuuce a by-law
JONES: to Authorize the entering into of an
Agreement with Golf Glen ·Terraces Limited
·r2garding a proposed sub-division, and
that the same be now road a first time~"
Carried,
Tho By-law was then read a first time,
MOFFAT: "That tho by-law now before the Council be
STODDART: read a seoond time and that the Council
resolve itself into a committee of tho
Whole for that purpose,"
DAVIS:
MOFFAT:
"That the second reading of the by-law be
taken as read,"
Carried
WILLIJ\J\mONn "That the by-law now before tho Council
SINCLAIR: be read a third time this day a:ud· ·that
Rule 22 of By-law No, 1468 be suspended
for that purpose," ·
DAVIS: "That the third reading of tho by-law be
STODDART: taken as read ,n
Carried,
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20TH REGULAR -7-November 4,1963,
NEW BUSINESS
PROBL11'l\'IS
RE: BY LAWS
# 1o5r&
# 1246
STATEMENTS
BY
COUNCIL
MEMBERS
Councillor Manning reported that :problems arising from
by-laws if 1051, and _1246 , were discussed at the joint
meeting'of Committee of Adjustment and Permits Committee
Tuesday, October 29.1963.
MANNING:
MOFFAT:
"Resolved that the letters of recommendation
from the Committee of Adjustment and Building
Inspector be referred to the Town Solicitor 0
f'-r his comnents re: a new amending by-law to
cover side yard rer1uirements to be· consistent
with side yards in other locations, and t,,
correspond with C,M.H,C, requirements,"
Carried,
Reeve Davis stated that he intends to step up and
run for Mayor.
Deputy Reeve Stoddart stated that his intention is to also
step up and run for Reeve,
Councillor Moffat stated she would like to complete the
circle and run for Deputy-Reeve,
Councillors Manning, Sinclair, Williamson, expressed their
intentions to run for office another year,
Councillor Jones was the only council member :present to
not commit and express his intentions,
Mayor Nisbet wished everyone well in the coming electi.on.,
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20TH REGULAR
NJ!:W WELJ,
DAVIS:
STODDART:
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November 4,1963,
Mayor Nisbet expressed the need for a new well in
Town and urged Council to move that a test drilling
commence immediately,
WILLIAri!SON:
MANNING:
"Resolved that steps be taken to test
drill a new well and that International
Water Supply Co be asked to submit a
Elst!l:mate for the cost of drilling and
Ie.t~r berequasted to advrmc e·:.a firm-
prica on the construction of a new well~'
Carried,
JYfr, Uurray expressed his views concerning a new well
and reported that Mr, Johnson will be in Aurora
shortly to add his rec·ommendations,
Councillor Sinclair urged Councillor Jones to express
an affirmative decision in running for office for
another year, ·
"That the meeting adjourn"
Carried
The meeting adjourned,
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MAYOR CLERK
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