MINUTES - Council - 19640817,:#~\
<
:;:
'/'
MINUTES OF THE 15TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
MONDAY AUGUST 17TH, 1964 AT 8,00 P,M,
j'RESENT
MAYOR:
REEVE:
DEPUTY REEVE:
COUNCILLORS:
RAY HAMMOND KILLED
.IN PLANE CRASH
AWARD OF MERIT
PRESENT TO
FIRE CHIEF JONES
------------------------------
C,F, DAVIS (IN THE CBAIR)
W, H, STODDART
J, MOFFAT
CHILD, JONES, MANNING, PATRICK, SIMMONS, WILLIAMSON
Mayor Davis said a trasedy had struck us all when a
former council member Ray Hammond died in an unfortunate
accident when his plane crashed. Reeve Stoddart,
Councillor C}ild and the Mayor went to the funeral which was
conducted by Rev, Denton Massey, former leader of the
York Bible Class, Toronto,
MOFFAT: "Resolved that a letter be forwarded to
STODDART: Mrs. Hammond expressing wuncil 's condolence,"
Carried,
Mayor Davis introduced District, Organizor Captain H, Hammond,
of the St. Johns Ambulance Corps who requested permission
to have an "Award of Merit" presented to Fire Chief H,
Jones, for his promotion of the it. Johns Ambulance 'Corps
training classes.
Mayor Davis read the award and said this was a great honour
and congratulated Chief Jones on behalf of the Town of Aurora,
,,;f'ft.:,
1.,_
15TH REGIJLAR
ACCOUNTS
,POLICE ACCOUNTS WILLIAMSON:
Albion Arms Ltd,
Attridge Lumber Co,
,Aurora Automotive Ltd,
PATRICK:
lurora Banner Publishing Co,
< Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm,
Aurora Janitor Service
Baldwin's Pharmacy
Bell Telephone Co,
Central Office Supplies
Chemical Protection Co,
Continuous Forms Ltd
Norm Cook
Farr Motors Ltd,
Gift and Greeting Studio
Peter Gorman
MacNeils Esso Station
Hall Photographic
Muir Cap and Regalia Ltd
Provincial Fire Prevention Co.
George Scully
Southwoods B.A. Station
Wilson Hardware
Petty Cash
Court Time
TOTAL
-2-August 17,1964
"That the following accounts be paid, that the
Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the
same, and the Seal of the Corportion be attached
hereto.11
Carried,
2 revolvers
Lwnber supplies
Battery box & calls
Police Forms
Service
Traffic signal mtce,
Cleaning -July
First aid supplies
Staff Phones
13.36
40,80
Tppewriter service, office
supplies
Fingerprint pads
Traffic tickets
Uniform and shirts
Cruiser rental
Carbon paper
Flashbulbs
Car washes
Photographic supplies & repairs
3 caps
Recharge extinguisher
Raincoat
Car washes
Fan, padlocks etc,
July
July Ce Jc~ ')
92.70
73,99
8,29
90.58
54,16
79,29
11,27
32.18
61.69
18,69
45.28
35,84
170.00
4.64
6,80
2.00
9i;, 84
17.59
3,86
18 • .75
a. 77
30,26
38,,56
111,00
$1,117. 03
-~--·
\.
J.STH REGULAR -3• August 17,l9641
FIRE ACCOUNTS MANNING: ''r:,at the followh1g accounts be paid, that
JONES: the Mayor issue orders o ·, the Treasurer for
ci,e same, and the seal of tile Corporation be
attached hereto,"
Aurora 'Banner Publishing Co.
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm,
Aurora Tank and Welding Ltd,
Bell Telephone Co,
Canadian Dust Control
Davis '>arage
Canadian National Railways
Safety Supply Co.
Southwoods B.A. Statio•.;
Thompson 1 s Furniture Store
TOTAL
GENERAL ACC9mfrS STODDART:
MOFFAT:
Aurora Banner Publishing Co,
Central Office Supplies
Bell Telephone Co.
Gift and Greeting Studio
Grand and Toy Ltd
Grants
Lufkin Rule Co
McBee co.
Nor.th York Humane Society
Registry Office
Taylors Fuels Ltd,
TOTAL
Envelopes
A dvertisi g
15.72
10.08
Fire alarm service 524,83
:tydro Service 15. 25
Welding
Phone service
CleanLog supplies
Truck repairs
Express charges
Towels
Truck serviee
Blinds
25.80
540.08
4.50
50.75
4.80
62. 37
1. 60
11.77
40.52
13. 39
$755.58
"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.
Advertising
Assessor supplies
Typewriter service
Clerk office 75.51
Assessor 18.02
Bldg, Insp, 10,82
Office supplies
Office supplies
Aurora Snouts 50.00
Aurora Girl Guides 50.00
Agricultural Soc. 200.00
Horticultural " 100,00
Retarded Children 500.00
Holland Valley
Conservation 7 ,491 •. 91
Tape, building Insp.
System supplies
2 •. 99
.1&!!
Dog Control April 1-June 30
Assessment land transfers
Gasoline
22.68
6,87
104.35
13.25
4.12
8,391.91
7.89
99.00
476~00
5.20
~0
$9,477.77
•• • --~-,. ,---,--·--~>··~•~-•~~ -'•'""·•'' • • • ', •."n '· "·'·'·'·'·" '•'-'•'·'''Y v,-_,,•~ .--.--~;-.,-,_,, •· • '•'·''' ,-,.,-,•,,•a, -.•"•·•<,-,..._,. .. ,~---"-
---15TH REGllLliR
\·~-,
RI\GE ACCOUNTS STODDART:
MOFFAT:
WORKS ACCOUNTS PATRICK:
JONES:
Arts Garage
Attridge Lumber Co, Ltd
Aurora AUQtotive Ltd,
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm,
····B.A. Oil
.·Bakers Sand and Gravel
'· John Bath's Esao Station
Bell Telepione Co,
Canadian Bitumuls Ltd,
Jack Chapman
Ivan Daniels
Duke Lawn Equipment Ltd,
Red Gordon's Garage
Miller Paving Ltd,
Rosco Metal Products
Safety Supply Co,
Taylor's Fuels Ltd
Warren Baving Ltd,
Wellesley Construttion Ltd,
Wilson Hardware
SUB TOTAL
-4-August 17,1964
"That the Wage Accounts be paid, that the
Mayor issue orders ou tht Treasurer for the same,
and theSeal of the Corporation be attached
)erato,"
Carried,
"That the Works Accounts be paid, that the Mayor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same,
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto,"
Carried
Tractor service
Truck # 2 stakes
Batteries,
Service
Cutting
tractors & trucks
8,02
trees 578,84
Tractor tire repairs
Road sand
Tractor tire repairs
Phone Service
Road cold patch
Truck and mower service
Tractor repairs
Mower parts
Truck repairs
Stone and calcuim
Galvanized sign and posts
Safety clothing
Motor and stove oil
Cold mix
Crushed gravel
Paint, tools, etc
10.03
33.58
50,77
586,86
1,50
135,00
2,'25
23•62
378,20
34.50
31.19
7,72
41,33
360,84
59.72
52.71
14.37
34.72
66,78
39~44
$1,965.13
''''l~'-:Mi'C'.'--••" --·--·-----~..,..,.-.~ .. , -, .. ,-"'""·~'•''-'.-"' , "i'>'<'~·-V.'~-~'-'~~>-•.>,;,.o;>/,;<;,.•8,~-,•,-,·,,•, .:,;.-,(o:.•: -:v;-·;.•,,,-"'c"" ,• ·•·• , ..... ,, ....
,T""-,-
1·....--·-
15TH REGULAR
WATER ACCOUNTS PATRICK:
J.ONES:
Aurora Cash Way Electric
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm,
Bessell Limited
Bell Telephone Co.
Canadian Wholesale Plumbing Ltd,
Canadian Brass Ltd,
J,H, Chapman
Emco Limited
· Wilson Harivare
SUB TOTAL
WORKS DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTS
WATER WORKS ACCOUNTS
TOTAL
WELFARE ACCOUNTS SIMMONS:
CHILD:
-5-August 17 1964
"That the following accounts .)le paid, that the
Mayor issue orders on the TTeasurer for thh
same, and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto,"
Repairs and
Sertice
Billing
Carried,
service
852.83
638;40
Pipe and fittings
Service
Couplings
Curb stops, couplings
Cutting and welding
Couplings
Bulbs and bolts
$1,965.13
$2,074,95
$4,040.08
80,04
1,491,22
136,04
12;57
6,'10
228,,88
190,98
15,06
4,06
$2,074.95
"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
100% recoverable other municipalities $ 633.53
$1,106.85 80% recoverable Province of Ontario 221,37
NET COST TO TOWN OF AURORA $221,37
·-·-.,-,-•o•~-·-~ .... ,.,,_,.-,~voo •'•'"''"~·.:,,,·,,·.:_">C<.>.IN' '•'·'·"...'·' i·N"''•''''-•:.!';:<:<_,;~,o.o,·; ·~-· •. -,. .,.,-,, __ -, ••• , •• ~"',~·~,~-·-,----··
15TH REGULAR
POLLUTION CONTROL CENTRE ACCOUNTS
JONES:
WILLIAMSON:
Aurora Cash Way Electric Co,
Aurora Hydro-Electric Corom,
Bell Telephone Co,
Canada Wholesale Plubming
Canadian Dust Control
Canadian Laboratory Ltd,
J, Chapman
T.Fice
C, Skinner
Wilson Hardware
SUB TOTAL
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
-6-August 17,1964
"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,
Barimunuter repairs
Power service
Service
Galvanized pipe
Cleaning supplies
Cylinders
Vllve repairs
Service eall
Channel iron
Fittings
22.20
447.1.1
12,57
3,59
4,50
26.38
11.35
4,50
50.00
6,18
$588.29
JONES: "That the following accounts be paid, that the
WILLIAMSON: Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the same,
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
Aurora Banner Publishing Co
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm
T, Fice
Sanitary Products Ltd,
SUB TOT."".
POLLUTION CONTROL CENTRE ACCOUNTS
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
TOT~
hereto. '1
Carried,
Painting tend ad 7.24
Serbice 41.56
Replace broken
lights 7. 73
Street
Lighting 1,131.62 1,180,91
Electric work· Police Station 390,56
Cleaning supplies 40.27
$1.618.98
$ 588,29
§1,618.98
$ 2,207,27
.r.o-·>,
15TH REGULAR
PARKS ACCOUNTS MOFFAT:
SIMMONS:
Attridge Lumber Co
Aurora HYdro-Electric Comm
TOTAL
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS STODDART:
MOFFAT:
Street Construction Co,
Crysler, Davis & Jorgensen Ltd,
Crysler , Davis & Jorgensen Ltd,
Crysler, Davis & Jorgensen Ltd,
TOTAL
-7-August 17,1964
"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,"
Fencing
Cutting trees
Carried,
4.94
75,00
$79.94
"That the following accounts be paid, that the
Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the sar.~e,
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto,"
Haida Drive -Progress
Payment # 1 6,044,26
Hdida Drive -Engineering
Fees 834,10
Paving Inspection -Edward
Dunning, Old Yonge Street 42.00
Inspection & testing road
materials at Sauro Subdivision 87~50
.b 007~86
•:·>'~>i'."''•'• , -~·-• -,,,-,---• "''"~--~-.-.-~,--.-. "'" o.co.;.,_c, , •,,,_,),:,,,,,~,,;,;;•"'.•?•'•'• ,'-U_.,,•;_, ;oC.C•:-:'N.0 ~<_>,',-,:,•!>CYo.•"''""·'·' ''"'"-~,o~.'A• -~~··~~--~-' •
'15TH REGULAR
· ..... CORRESPONDENCE
JAYCEES -MEET
YOUR CANIDATE NIGHT
POST OFFICE SALE
/·'
' .iiDWAY MACHINERY
"LAIM FOR LOSS OF
\ dACHINERY PARTS
'-,_.!
TREES ON PRIVIATE
?ROPERTY
(RESOLUTION)
-8-August 17,1964
From Aubrey MacMillen, President, Aurora Jaycees, offering to
sponsor and chair a "Meet Your Canadidate Night '' on or
about November 27th,
PATRICK:
MOFFAT:
"Resolved that a letter be sent to the Jaycees
adizising that we will accept their proposal,"
Carried,
From Jean Paul Deschatelete , Minister of !:'···'···.~.':! works
advising he will let us know t··hen the post office is to be
put up for disposal,
STODDART: "Resolved that this letter be filed,"
MOFFAT:
Carried,
From Midway Machinery Movers and Construction claiming
$386,25 for parts of their Insley Dragline machine
alleged to have been bulldozed from their property along
with earth fill,
· The Mayor asked Town Solicitor T, McPherson for his
opinion and he replied that the Town should deny responsibility
and then Mr, De La Haye can sue the town.
MANNING:
PATRICK:
"Resolved that a copy of this letter be forwarded
to the Town 1 s Insurance Agent,"
Carried,
From B, Straughan, City Clerk of Barrie requesting endorse-
ment of a resolution to amend the Municipal Act to allow
a municipality to plant trees on private property,
WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that this resolution be approved and
CHILD: Barrie City Council be advised,"
Carried,
·15TH REGULAR
CORRESPONDENCE
HYDRO POLE
BLOCKING VIEW
SEWAGE TEST
COUSINS DAIRY
DELEGATIONS
SPRINGBURN WEST
SUBDIVISION
-9-August 17,1964.
From Mr. Fred Moffat, 3 Golf Drive, asking re-location
of a hydro pole mn Yonge St. at Golf Drive, which
represents a dangerous situation by blocking a driver's
view.
MOFFAT:
CHILD:
"Resolved that the Ontario Hydro-Commission be
requested to re-locate the pole."
Carried.
From s.R. Bennett Ltd, a certificate of analysis of a
sample of sewage from Oo•stns Dairy Co.
STODDART: "Resolved that this 'report be filed."
MOFFAT:
Mr. A. Cassar, representing
addressed Council on behalf
(written copy in file).
Carried.
Springburn West Ltd.
of a proposed sub-division.
Mayor Davis objected to an inference that Council was
unmecc~ssarily delaying the approval of the draft plan and
was hi~ng behind the o.w.R.C. report.
Councillor Child also objected to several statements
made by Cassar and advised him that on J~ly 20th the
Council had approved the Plamling Board report and this
report and the Questionnaire has been forwarded to the
Planning Branch of the Departmantof Municipal Affairs for
approval.
MOFFAT': "Rewo1ved that the Planning Board be asked for a
WILLIAMSON: a decision on the final draft plan submitted by
Springburn West Ltd. and request a reply by
September 17th.l964."
Carried.
15TH REGULAR -10-August 17,1964
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
REEVE STODDART IN THE CHAIR
POLICE RADIO
TRANSMITTER-RECEIVER
MAYOR DAVIS IN THE CHAIR
TREES TO BE PLANTED
1968 CENTENNIAL
COMMITTEE FINAL
MEETING
Mayor Davis presented a report of the Committee of the
Whole in which the Committee respectfully submit the
following:
The Committee of the Whole met at 7.00 p.m.-Monday
August 17th. and decided to recommend the purchase of a
75 watt factofy reconditionted transmitter/receiver
unit complete with equipment from the Canadian Marconi Co.
for Police purposes at a cost of $564.00 plus Ontario
Sales Tax of $16.92 for a total of $580.92.
WILLIAMSON:
CHILD:
"Resolved that the report of the Committe of
the Whole re the purchase of a transmitter/
receiver from the Canadian Marconi Co. at a
price of $580.92 bw approved and the Seal of
the Corporation be attched hereto."
Carried.
PARKS COMMITTEE -Deputy Reeve Moffat verbally reported
that the Parks Board hoped to plant more trees on the
north side of Murray Drive and replace some trees that
have been taken down,
Councillor Manning stated 4 trees have been ripped down
on Aurora Heights Dr. and he thought an effort should be
made to hold the parents of children destroying trees
responsible for the replacement.
AURORA 1963 CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE -Deputy Reeve Moffat
stated a meeting would be held Thursday August 20th to
finalize the 1963 Centennial matters after which the
Committee's financial statement and books would be forwarded
to the Town Auditor.
15TH REGULAR
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
PAINTING STAND PIPE
TENDER
SIDEWALK
REPAIRS
-11-August 17,1964,
PROPERTY COMMITTEE-Councillor Jones presented a report
of the property committee in which the committee ;
respectfully the following:
The Committee met to open tenders received for the painting
of the Stand pipe, Four tenders were received and the
Cornmitteetecommendthe following tender be accepted:
THE B, PHILLIPS CO. LTD, at acost of $1,050.00
JONES: "Resolved· that the report of the Property
SIMMONS: Committee re the painting of the standpipe
t7 Th·) il, Phillips Co. Ltd, at a cost of
$1,050,00 be approved and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
Carried,
WORKS COMMITTEE-COUNCILLOR PATRICK PRESENTED A REPORT
ofthe Works Committee in which the Committee respectfully
submits the same:
The Works Committee along with Mayor Davis met to open
tenders received for the resurfacing c; sidewalks in
the Town of Aurona
Nine tenders were ~eceived and the committee recommend the
following tender be accepted,:
.THORNHILL PAVING CO,. LTD, AT A COST OF $4,260,79
PATRICK:
J'.JNES:
"Resolved that the tender of Thornhill ~--··ing
Co, Ltd. re the resurfacing of sidewalks at
a cost of $4,260.79 be accepted and the Seal
of the Corporation be attached' hereto,"
Carried
Councillor~ Simmons asked if·. Yonge St, sidewalks would
be repaired and Councillor Patrick replied he is setting
up a program ande expected the Department of Highways
would con.,tribute 90%,
'-~-'>
15THREGULAR
TREES TO BE
CUT DOWN
UNFINISMJD BUSINESS
SAURO RE SUBDIVISION
ENGINEER"S REPORT
SEWAGE TREATMENT
REQUIREMENTS -
MEETING
HAIDA DRIVE
PROBLEMS
COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING
DRAINAGE ON
HILLVIEW RD.
-12-August 17,1964
Councillor Patrick verbally reported that 2 trees
in front of Tpompson's undertaking parlours are in a
dangerous condition and rwquire taking down at a cost of
'$.100.00
Councillor Child asked ifa reply has been received tirom
Mr. Sauro regarding the consulting Engineer's report on
his subdivision.
Mayor Davis replied "Yes" it will be considered at a
Committee of th<;> Whole meeting.
Councillor Jones asked for committee of tb" whole
meeting toconsider the Proctor and Redfern report•
on Sewage Treatment requirements.
MANNING:
MOFFAT:
''Resolved that the O.W.R,C. be requested to
have their represent~tive meet with
Council on an early date,.to be.arranged."
Carried.
Mayor Davis stated Haida Drive problems will also be
discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting.
CHILD:
MOFFAT:
" Resolved that a Committee of the Whole
meeting to discuss the aforementioned
matters be held on Monday August 31,1964,
Carried.
Mayor Davis reported receiving a request from
Mr, T. Slater to remedy the drainage problem on
Hillview Rd.
CHILD:
MOFFAT:
"Resolved that the storm sewers be continued
to the creek."
Carried.
___ -'\
',,
/''
"·'
15TH REGULAR
NEW LUSINESS
CROSSING ON
WELLINGTON ST,W
DRAINAGE PROBLEM
CHILD DRIVE
PATRICK:
STODDART:
That the meeting adjourn,
~.~t-J'
-13-August 17,1964.
Mayor Davis stated Mr. Dadson asked that crossing marks
be painted on Wellington St. w. At. George St.
Mayor Davis reported receiving a complaint from
Mrs. Atton, 39 Child Drive, who stated there is an
unpleasant odour coming from the drain over the easenent
behind her home.
MANNING:
STODDART:
"Resolved that a recommendation be made to the
1965 Council that they consider rectifying
this matter, and Mrs, Alton be advised by
letter.11
Carried
"That the meeting adjourn,"
Carriellc
!)
···-~···~·~·~····~··········' MAYOR ', '