MINUTES - Council - 19650215'
MINUTES OF THE 4r:r:H REGti1:.AB MUTING ·oF eotm'OIL H!ilW IN Tm: "COUNUIL CHAMBERS ON
MONDAY, FBBRUARY 15TH• 1965 AT 8.00 'P,M.
PRESENT:
MAYOB
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLORS
_____________ _,_
C.F• DAVIS (IN THE CHAIR)
S.d. PATRICK
CORBETT, DAVIS, ILLINGWORTH, MURRAY, SIMMONS, WILLIAMSON
Mayor ·navis WelC'omed Dr. James Johnston editor o~ the Aurora Banner 011" hi-s return to
again mike notes and report the proceedi~s of Council.
Mayor Davis said he• was sorry to report that Reeve Mrs. J. Mof~at is absent thru
sickness and is hospitalized.
A~coUNT~
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POLICE.ACCpWrS
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Aurora Auto!llbtive Ltd.
Aurora Banner Publishing co.
Aurora ~dro~Electric Comm.
Aurora ~anitor Service
Bell Telepnone Co.
J;lin.io!ls Motors
Budd Studies
Central, Office Supplies
Eastern PhotoCo.
Lloyd Fowler's Esso Service
Gi~t and Greeting Co.
C.W. Mack Co.
O~fice Specialties Ltd,
mntario Tra~~ic Conference
G.W. Scully
southwoo~ B.A. Station
Stokes Cap and Regalia Ltd.
Toronto Camera Ltd;
Wilson Hardware
Petty. Cash
TOTAL
WILLIAMSON:
simmons;
'That the ~ollowing accounts be paid, that
M~or issue orders on the Treasurer ~or the
same and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto."
Carried.
Bateries
Tags,crime evidence, and lost
property
January 100,47
Service
Services
Service
Sta~f phones
2nd cruiser rental
Photosupplies
33.31
Typewriter serve and matrix copy
paper
Strobe light, solenoid and cord
Cruiser washes, oil, anti freeze
Book covers
Taxi badges and plates
Trans~er case
Membership
Leather gloves
Gas
School guards caps and covers
Photo supplies
Electric parts, map, carpet mat
Dec• 15 to Jan 19
January
2.26
31.10
36.86
78,00
133.78
145.70
7.78
53.95
64.58
13.16
2.47
57.02
16.79
25.00
. 24.10
3.42
42.60
44.82
4.97
3iJi9.
143.00
$263.85
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liND REGULAR • 2 • . .Februaey 15 ;1965
FIRE ACCOtJN'.IJf SIMMONS: . "Tha.t·tb.o.t'o1~ingail~s be paid~ the.t·tb<>
ILL:ntGWORTH: Me.y'or issue orders on the Treasurer for the
sallie, and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto."·
Ken Arnold
Aurora Automotive Ltd,
Aurora. Hydro-Electric Comm.
Aurora Ta.Dlt and Welding Co.
Bell. Telephone Co ··
Canadian Dust Control
Miner lubber Co.
Ontario Fire Chief's Association
Provinc:!.l!.l .Fire Prevention Co.
Southtiootl.S B.A. · . ·
TorontoFuels Ltd.
Wil!!on Hardware
York County Mutual Aid Service
TOTAL
Carried.
Tank truck fender repairs
Battery and.mirror
Service
Fire alarm aystem
qyli~der demurrage
Sezyice
18.76
196.35
Cleani~g supplies
Safety rubber boots
Mell!be:r:ship
Recharge air packs
Gas .a.lid truck repairs
Fuel oil
Varsol, varathane, brush,
nozzle, mop, rope
Membership
40,00
5.20
.215.11
10.00
48.13
sand paper,
3.20
i6.29
1o;oo
8.24
92.15
91.35
9.03
10.00
$558.70
GENERAL•ACCOUNTS PATRICK:
DAVIS:
"That the following accounts be paid~ that the ·
MaY-or issue orders on the Treasurer ·t'or· the same,
add the Seal ot the Corporation· be attached
hereto." · ·
AssoQiation Ontario Mayors end Reeves
Aurora :Sanner Publishers
Aurora &District Ministerial Assoc.
Auro.ra Greenhouses Ltd.
Bell Tdephone Co.
. .
Canadian· Imperial Bank of Canada
Central Office. supplies
Crysler , Davis & Jorgensen Ltd.
F. & E. Cheque :erotector
Gestetner Ltd. .
Gift &.Greeting Studio
Mac!iea.n Hunter Ltd.
Carried.
Membership tee
Misc. Advertisements
Election ba.llots ·
Inaugural expense
Zoning By-law
11.20
159.74
3.14
217.11
Churchill Memorial Service Bxp.
Prel!entation
Clerk
Assessor
Bldg. Insp.
77.41
18.02
11.72
Safety deposit box eental
Typewrite!" service and office
supplies
Golf glen, Engineers Expense
Model K.B .• P.
Stencils, ink, paper
O:ftice Supplies
Subscription .·
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35.00
451.19
5.70
. 6.18
107.15
24.00
56.19
2.69.'~8
206.00
147.55
5.75
30.00
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4RD REGULAR
GENERAL ACCOUNTS CONTINUED
Municipal World Ltd,
Morning Drugs
Municiap Clerks and Fiance Assoc.
Joseph McDowell
Ontario Good Roads Assoc.
Office Specialty Ltd.
Ontario Municipal Assoc.
Ontario Municipal Board
Queen's Printer
H.I. Reid
Taylors Fuels Ltd,
Judge H.W. Timmins
TOTAL
WAGE ACCOUNTS
WORKS ACCOUNTS
J .G. Alton
Ken Arnold
PATRICK:
DAVIS, C:
MURRAY:
SIMMONS:
Aurora Automotive Ltd.
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm. ·
Aunora Lawn Mower Service
Aurora Tank and Welding Ltd.
Bell Telephone Co.
Binions Motors Ltd.
Canada Salt Co.
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SUbacriptioo
Dog Tags & Licenses
60.00
54.72
Films and PhotoS' (Assessor)
Desk sets
Membership
Friden calculator service
Membership
Transfer cases
Membership
Assessment appeal
Planning Acts
List of Land Transfers
Gasoline
Assessment appeal hearing
7.41
41.82
114.72
48.96
10.00
46.00
15.00
67.16
60.00
25.00
1.20
4.20
269.15
50.00
$2,055.88
"That the Wage .!lecounts be paid, that the
M~or issue orders on the Treasurer for the
same , and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto,"
Carried,
"That the following accounts bepaid, that the
Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for the
same, and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto,"
Carried.
Snow blade and holts
Truck repairs
Clearance lights, kleen flo ,bulbs,
Service 17.06
St. Sewers 53.36
Cutting trees ~
Mower repairs
Repair snow plow blade
Cylinder demurrage
Service
Truck repairs
Highway coarse salt
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25.00
.50
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40.05
20,00
4.48
90.29
10.60
25.50
21.37
30.34
588.51
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4TH REGULAR
WORKS ACCOUNTS cQBTINUED
J.H. Chapman
Direct Winter Trnsport
W. Fitken
Lloyd Fowler"s Esso Service
General Supply Co.
Red Gordon's Garage
Gormley Sand and Gravel
Henry's Auto Electric Ltd.
Ch~is Ilionhan's B.P Station
Owl-Lite Ltd.
P.c.o. Services
Sift Salt Ltd.
W ,H, Steadman
Toronto Fuels Ltd.
Truck and tractor Equipment Ltd,
Wilson Hardware
TOTAL
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-4-Feb~ 15.1965
l\epairs to grader, trucks , snow
plows , sanders , tools and sewer
manhole covers
Delivery charges
Rental truck & driver (sewers)
Wiper arm and blades
Gears for sand spreader
Truck repairs
Winter sand
Truck repairs
Grease truck
Switches
Pest Control
Highway Coarse salt
Phone service
Fuel oil
Hydrolic oil
Bolts, tape, fly spray, file,
bulbs, hose nozzle
109.17
2.50
35.00
8.34
28.97
80.19
104.58
9.44
2.00
7.73
12.00
556.67
4.53
107.46
20.60
5.99
$1,926.31
WATER ACCOUNTS: PATRICK: "That the following accounts be paid, that the Mayor
ILLINGWORTH: issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
A.S. Annan Ltd.
Attridge Lumber Co.
Aurora Automotive Ltd.
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm
Bell Telephone Co.
Canada Wholesale Plumbing Ltd.
J. Chapman
Grinnell Co,
Terry Machinery
Toronto Fuels Ltd.
Triangle Plumbing Co,
Wilson Hardware
TOTAL
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Carried,
Strucobite
Zonolite
4 -allen keys
Reading watermeters
Substation mtse.
Billing service
Power service
SeYVice
Pipe fittings
71.71
127.17
647.20
744.74
Welding and valve wrench
Pressure valve parts
Pump repairs
Fuel oil-Pumphouses
Pump and hose
Paint and supplies
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1.39
1.75
.39
1,590.81
12.57
4.98
22.92
66.70
45.27
69.49
133.61
37.23
$1,987.11
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4TH REGULAR
WELFARE ACCOUNTS DAVIS, W.
WILLIAMSON,
"'"1\'::~.
- 5 -
February 15,1965
"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.
LOO % recoverable from Province of Ontario 1,080.28
80% recoverable other municipalities 1,708.83 341.77
Charge Backs 157.00
NET COST $498.77
PDLLUTION CONTROL CENTRE ACCOUNTS
CORBE'l.'r:
MURRAY:
"That the following accounts be paid, that the . yor
issue orders on the Treasurer for the same and the Seal
of the Corporation be attached hereto."
Attridge Lumber Co.
Aurora Automotive Ltd.
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm.
Bell Telephone Co,
Canadian Dust Control Ltd.
J, H. Chapman
Hydro-Dynamics Ltd.
North York Supplies Ltd.
Trojan=Service & Manufacture Ltd,
G,W. Ward
SUB TOTAL
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS CORBETT:
MURRAY
Aurora Hydro-Electric Comm
Sanitary Products Ltd,
Toronto Fuels Ltd
' SUB TOTAL
POLLUTION CONTROL CENTRE ACOOUNTS
PROPERTY UPKEEP ACCOUNTS
TOTAL
Carried,
2 x 4 - 8 ft. cedar
Start cap, bearings, villenoid,
Service
Service
Cleaning supplies
Bolts and ladder repairs
Shaft sleeves, cage, gaskets
Noxzles and dippers
Sewer and drain line chemical
Spindle
23.57
pipe
23.66
337.32
14.62
3.00
7.06
137.15
12.07
121.90
.!Q..:.QQ
$690.35
"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':
Service
Street lighting
Oil mops
Fuel oil
$ 690.35
$1,461.87
$2,152.22
Carried.
46.44
1,196.16 1,242.60
8.00
211.27
$1,461.87
4TH REGULAR
CORRESPONDIDlCE
COMPLAINT RE: DOGS
FENCE BROKEN
MINOR HOCKEY WEEK
NAVY LEAGUE
TAG DAY
-6-"February 15,1965
From Mr. B. Griffim 24 Huron Crt. complaining of dogs which
are allowed to run loose and suggesting a higher license fee.
ILLINGWORTH:
llliLLIAMSON:
"Resolved that this letter be acknowledged, that
a copy be forwarded to the North York Humane
Society and that Town residents call the
North York Humane Society direct when they see
dogs running at large."
Carried.
FRom Mr, D.J. Gilbert, 132 Glass Dr. stating the chain link
fence between his property and the right-of-way is beyond
repair and asking what will the town do about the fence.
SIMMONS:
DAVIS:
"Resolved that this matter be referred
to theWorks Committee."
Carried.
From Aurora and District Minor Hockey Association (Robert
J. Blick, secretary) asking council to declare week of
February 21st to February 27th. Minor Hockey Week as
Maurice "Rocket" Richard will be appearing at the Memorial
Arena to help celebrate Annual Minor Hockey Night, Friday
February 26th.
PATRICK:
ILLINGWORTH"
"Resolved that the week of February 21st to 27th.
be proclaimed Minor Hockey Week."
Carried.
From Thomas D. Manning, Secretary-Treasure~; Aurora Branch of
the Navy Lew~ue of Canadaasking permission to hold their
annual tag dayS:
CORBETT:
PATRICK:
"Resolved that permission be granted the Navy
League to hold its annual tag day on the evening
of Friday April 30th. and on Saturday May lst.l965."
Carried.
4TH REGULAR
CORRESPONDENCE
LION'S CARNIVAL
AND FIREWORKS
ADDITION TO AURORA
HEIGHTS SCHOOL
-7-February 15,1965.
From Chas, Copland, Secretary, Lions Club of Aurora asking
permission to use the Town Park for their annual carnival
and Fireworlcs display,
WILEIAMSON:
ILLINGWORTH:
"Resolved that the Lion's Club be given permission
to hold a Carnival and Fireworks in the
Town Park on Friday May 28th.1965 and the use
of the Park on the 27th. of May in order
that the amusement rides may be set up."
Carried.
From Aurora Public School Board stating the Department of
Education has given tentative approvalfor grant purposes of
an expenditure of $80,000.00 for·an addition of four class
rooms to Aur~ra Heights School and enclosing the following
resolution.
"That the Aurora Public School Board request , by letter the
Council of the Town of Aurora to raise by sale of Debentures.
to mature over a twenty year period, Ninety~Five Thousand
Dollars ($95,000.00) for the cQnstruction of a four room
addition to Aurora Heights Scnou.L. ··
Estimated cost of construction 1 -$85,000,00
Architects,· fees
Furnishings
$ 5,100.00
$ 4,900.00
$95,000.00
4TH REGULAR
bELEGATIONS
RECREATION COMMITTEr
1964 FINANCIAL
REPORT AND
1965 BUDGET
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
-8-· February 15,1965.
Mr. H. Bell, Pa9t -6\<mirman o~ the Aurora Recreation Committee,
J.nt.roduce<l Mr-. Wm. Dinsmore, New Chairman and presented 1964
financial statement and the 1965 budget and spoke about the
various activities and the extensive program of the
Recreation Committee.
ILLINGWORTH:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that this report be referred to the
Finance Committee for very favourable
consideration at budget time."
Carried.
DEPUTY REEVE PATRICK IN THE CHAIR
INTERVIEW WITH
lOWiil EMPLOYEES
.
Mayor Davis presented a report of the Special Liaison and
Peraonnel Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit
the follwwing:
The Committee met on Monday, February ,8,1965 and duly
considered the dutes and responsibilities entrusted this
Committee subsequent to its appointment by Council on February
1,1965.
The Committee considers at this time that the following items
deserve its earliest attention:
1. Proceed to initiate interviews with employees and it is
recommended that employees of the Works Department be interview
interviewed firstly commencing on Monday evening, February 22,
1965. The interviews will be carried out with a limit of
15 minutes for each employee separately. It is the committee's
desire, in the first instance, to ascertain not only grievr'.'"" "
but hear constructive critisism to better department
operations and liaison methods.
2. To analyse the findings emerging from these interviews
for final submission to Council and possible comparison of our
operations with other similar municipalities.
3. To inaugurate a By-law to define duties, working rules,
regulations and salaries for the employees of the Town of
Aurora to be submitted to the by ·law committee for reporting
to Council.
The Committee wishes it understood that its intention is mere-
ly to act as a fact-finding body regarding department liaison
and personnel and not to cause any interference with a chair-
man in the operation of his committee.
DAlliS: "Resolved that the report of the special Liaison and
MURRAY: Personnel Committee, dated February, 15,1965 be
accepted."
Carried.
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4TH REGULAR -9-February 15,1965
REPORTS 0~ COMMITTEES
MAYOR DAVIS IN THE CHAIR
SURETY BOND
TAXI FARE INCREASES
POLICE DISPATCHERS
FINANCE COMMITTEE-Deputy Reeve Patrick presented a report of the
Finance Committee in Which the 6ommittee respectfully submit
the following:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1960,
Section 234, The bond held by the Town of Aurora covering
security of those officess handling municipal monies, must be
produced to council at a meeting held not later than February
15th. in each year and council shall further direct where said
bond shall be deposited for safe keeping.
The Committee Hereby recommends that the surety bond be
deposited in the Town safety deposit box.
PATRICK:
DAVIS:
"Resolved that the report of the Finance Committee
regarding the ~own of Aurora Surety Bond be accepted."
Carried
Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Police Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
That the Taxi cab basic charge for the first mile be increased
to 50 cents and lOcents for each additional 1/3 of a mile
remain as is, and the necessary by-law be prepared.
WILLIAMSON:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that the report of the Police Committee
:r:te cab fares be accepted."
Carried.
Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Police Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submitt he following:
The Police Committee along withMayor Davis, met at 8.00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 2nd.1965 with Reeve Jennings, Deputy Reeve
Cook and Councillor Rubble of King Township to consider a pro-
posed increase o·; the wages of the operators of the Police
Dispatching service and the hiring of another dispatcher to
cover emergencies, days in lieu satutory holidays, vacations and
to allow each dispatcher one week end off per month.
The King Township representatives agreed to submit the question
of the aharingon a 50% basis of the cost of extra help for
statutory holiday, leave and vacations to their Council at
their next regular meeting on February 15th.l965.
WILLIAMSON:
DAVIS, W.
"Resolved that the report of the Police Committee
re Police dispatchers be accepted."
Carried.
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4TH REGULAR
PLANNING COMMITT~
1. PROCEDURE FOR
'" 10 •• February 15,1965
Councillor Illingworth presented a report of the Planning
Committee in which the committee respectfully submit the
followi~:
2.
HANDLING CORRESPONDENCEPlanning Committee meeting held Wednesday, February 3,1965
all members present. Items discussed as follows: VACANT LOT CHILD DR.
3.
4.
5.
6.
T.
REGENCY ACRES
VACANT LOT-APPROVED
FOR BUILDING.
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
REPORT
COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT
LETTER FROM MR • JUBB
BUDGET 1965
l. PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING CORRESPONDENCE-It is recommended
that all correspondence and all matters pertaining to
Planning be passed from Council to committee to Planning Board
and from Planning Board back to Committee to Council.
2. VACANT LOT-CHILD DRIVE -REGENCY ACRES-It is
recommended that the present owner endeavour to sell property
to owner (O.mers) of adjacent property. It is also recommended
that the Works Dept. carry out periodic checks during summer
months for weeds, etc, and if necessary cut and charge such
costs to mmer.
3. VACANT LO'l'S -APPROVED FOR BUILDING -It is recommended
that every effort be made to encourage building on emply lots
inapproved area, e.g. 31 lots in Aurora Heights and 44 lots
in Golf Glen Terraces.
4. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION REPORT -It is recommend that
immediate action be taken to obtain required easement from
Fry Associates for the continuation of Industry St. North.
5. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT -In accordance with section 32
of the Planning Act, it is recommended that a Committee of
Adjustment be formed comprising members as follows:
2 members for l year year
2 members for 2 year term
2 members for 3 year term
and for 3 year term thereafter. One member to be appointed
as chairman and one member as secettary-Treasurer.
Names to be submitted by Planning Committee.
6. LeTTER FROM MR. JUBB-REconmend that letter be passed
to Finance Committee with favourable consideration for
items l and 4.
T. BUDGET 1965 -It is recommended that the budget for 1965
be set at $2,500.00 as follows:
(a) Printing, distribution of zoning by-law, plus possible
meetings, advertisment, etc. $1,500.00
(b) preparation of plans for future expansion 500.00
(c) Miscellaneous expenses, including liaison with
adjacent municipalities. 500.00
2,500.00
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hi.TH REGULAR -11-February 15.1965
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
PLANNING COMMITTEE MURRARY:
ILLINGWORTH:
"Resolved that item # 3 be am.ended by-adding ·
thereto:
VACANT LOTS APPROVED FOR BUILDING
Before building permits be issued that the Town received an
assurance from the subdivider. that the drainage situation be
rectified to the Towns' satisfaction, pertaining particularly
to the 31 lots located in the Aurora Heights Subdivision."
Carried.
Councillor Illingworth asked that item # 5 be deleted for
the present
MURRAY: "Resolved that item # 7 be amended to read
DAVIS C:
7. BUDGET 1965 -It is recommend that the Budget for 1965
be r-eferred to the Finance Committee for study.
ILLINGWORTH:"Resolved that the report of the Planning Committee
PATRICK: dated February 3,1965 be approved."
Carried.
WORKS (JGMM!.'!'TEE -·-· ·-··-·· --
TR:BE CUTTING,
CHAIN SAW REPAIR
CHAIN SAW PURCHASE
YONGE ST.-PROPOSED
WORK
IN EFFICIENCY IN
\-IORKS DEPARTMENT
Councillor. Murray presented a report Of the -Works Department in
which the committee respectfully submit the following:
The ·Works -Gommittee met --on T-hursday --February 4th. All members
and Mayor Davis were present.
It is recommended that the' Aurora Hydro be asked if they-can do
the yearly tree cutting an:il triinm.ing and to ·~fve us an approximate
figure as to what it would cost. · · · ·
The Works Department have one small chain saw that needs repairs,
it is also felt that there is need' for a larger saw. Therefore
we recommend that repair of' the smal_l one and the purchase of a
new saw at an approxima:te cost of $275.00. · ·
There are a 'lot of unanswered questions as to what is to be done
to Yonge St. (Centre tol Church) also,h0w will the cost be
divided between the ProVince and the Town. Therefore we would
advise getting in touch with the De~artment of Highway-s of
Ontariothrough Mr. Strac)1an and acquire a clearer picture as
to the Work· being suggested, and what would be the approximate
cost to Aurora. · · ·
We of the .Works Committee feel that the Works Department is
funCtioning irt a llianrter far belOW good level' Of effi'ciency0 and
that harmony in the Deparinent is notic!eably lacking •
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4TH REGULAR -12·· Februar;r 15,2965
HORKS !1.0!1MITTEE REPORT CONTD!UED
D":PARTHENT OF l!IGHHAYS
STATUTORY GRANT
PROPERTY CmlMITTEE
4-ud c~ AJ~P(
~ ;?;f ;os--/Z ~</b
Therefore ,,;e recom.'!lend :that all employees of the
Harks Department both salaried and hourly, be
intervie>·Ted by the Personnal and Liaison Committee, and
that the nen be informed that these inirervie><s will
be strictly confidential.
l•IURRAY:
SIMHOHS:
MURPJ\.Y:
SII•ll'·lONS:
''Resolved that the report of the Harks
Committee dated February 15,1965 be approved,
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.;[
Carried
''Resolved that the Council of the Town of
Aurora petition the Department of Highways
under the Provisions of the Hightmys improve-
ment Act for the Statutory Grant on
expenditures made during the year 1964 of
~i93, 571.12. ,,
Carried.
Councillor Corbett presented a. report of the Property
Com.mi ttee in which the Committee respectfully submit the
following:
Various matters t<ere discussed and the Committee hereby
eecommends the follmring:
1. 'l'hat the Q,ni t Claim Deed conveying a right-of-t<ay
over the parcel of land directly east of
the old Simpson:s Building na'l1ely Mr. Abrham Richman,
be not approved.
2. That the Quit Claim Deec -Tmm of Aurora and Ralph
D. Hesterterp·· respecting Pt. lot 105, Plan 246, and
effecting a release of all the To>ms interest in the
parcel of land covered by part of the house located on
the right-of--t<ay (that rmy in due course become a street)
be approved and the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized
to sign s .id deed provided the folloving clause is
firstly inserted in the Q.uit Claim Deed:-
"
Provided that if the building on the above premises
is demolished or destroyed by fire or in sane other
manner then the property described above shall revert
to the Grantor and any building erected on the property
to the east shall comply t<ith Municipal Building By-laws
as if the said Centre Street extension v.rere a street. a
CORBET'l':
"1\JRRAY:
"Resolved that the report of the Property
Committee dated February 5,1965 be approved."
Carried •
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4TH REGULAR
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NAME "VICTORIA HALL"
-13-February 15,1965
Councillor W. Davis presented a report of the Services
Committee in which the Conmittee respectfully submit the
following:
The Services Committee , along with Mayor Davis, met at
7.30 p.m. Tuesday, February 2nd. to review the Aurora Welfare
problems and passed the following motion.
"Resolved that the administration of welfare in Aurora be left
in the hands of A.J. Wood and that he submit a written report
to this Committee at the end of the month."
DAVIS:vl: "Resolved that the report of the Services Committee
WILLIAMSON: re welfare problems be accepted."
ILLINGWORTH:
HILLIAMSON:
Carried.
"Resolved thatwe comply with the suggettion of
the Aurora Board of Trade that the old Library
building be named "Victoria Building".
FOR ftLD .LIBRARY BUILDING
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MURBY PROPERTY
VICTORIAN ORDER
OF NURSES
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CORBETT:
"Resolved that the preli'ious motion be amended
and that the name be "Victoria Hall."
The mover and seconder of the original inotion agreea·, with
Council's approval, to the change to "Hall;' and the motion
was then carried.
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Councillor Simmons asked that a sign with this name'be el:'ected
on .the'building and was assured by the Mayor that this would
be done.
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SIMMONS:
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"Resolved that the Building'Inspector submit a report
on the Murby property on Temperance Street."
Carried • ,;·--; ..
CounCillor Illing>lorth enquired·· as to the progre!ss· made· in·
considering the pl:'oposed. extension ofc:the ··Victorian Order of
Nurses service to Aurora. ~1ayor Davis replied it would
require further discussion by Council:· in .committee;
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4TH REGULAR
NEW BUSINESS
GOOD WORK OF
WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF
FLO(&DING DURING
STORM
BAPTIST CHURCH
DEDICATION SERVICE
RAISING OF NEW
CANADIAN FLAG
FLYING OF THE
RED ENSIGN
-14 -FEBRUARY 15,1965
Mayor fiavis through Chairman J. Murray, thanked Town
Superintendent J. Browning and his staff for their good work
during the recent ice storm, did suffer some but not to the
extent we could have. Councillor Murray stated the sanding
trucks were out before calls were received.
Mayor Davis asked what action is needed to control storm
flooding in the area bounded by Larmont, Mosley, Metcalfe &
Berczy Streets.
Councillor Patrick stated that a storm sewer should be
designed to take this run off of water across Berczy and
down Metcalfe and Mosley to the creek.
Councillor Illingworth said the Planning Board would check the
contour maps re this situation.
Ma~or Davis reminded Council members of the dedication
services at the new Baptist; Church on Tuesday evening
February 16th. 1965.
Mayor Davis commented on the raising of the new Canadian Flag
to=day and said a half hour should be set aside for a
ceremony when we get ours, which is on order.
ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that . at the first opportunity we have
PATRICK: a ceremony to raise the flag."
MURRAY:
WILLIAMSON:
ILLINGWORTH:
PATRICK:
Carried.
Carried.
"Resolved that on the 11th of November and the
day the Royal Canadian Legion holds a memorial
service the red ensign be flown on the Municipal
flag pole."
"Resolved that the previous motion be postponed
for three months for :!:urtaer study to see <rhat
steps the Provincial Government may take re a
Provincial flag." C . d arr~e .
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4TH REGtJi..AR
NEW Bli$~~,s CONTINUED
1965 D~~
BUDGETS"
LETTER TO
REEVE MOFFAT
CONFERENCE ON
REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTION TO
INCREASED HEIGHT
OF BUILDINGS
FISH DERBY
ADJOURNMENT
-15-February 15,1965
"'J!!ayor Davis asked all committees to prepare their budgets
a:s ''Sti'On A~ Possible.
Cbll~ETT:
i.ltmRAY:
:'l'te'solved that we send a letter to Reeve Moffat
ekpressing our hope that she will soon be back with
us and her health be improved and the letter be
signed by all council members."
Carried
Councillor Davis suggested it would be appropriate to also
send a copy of the minutes to the Reeve.
ILLINGWORTH'!
MURRAY:
"Resolved that as an Economic change is taking
place the Clerk get a report or minutes of the
Conference on REgional Development."
Carried.
Councillor Illingworth brought to Council's attention the
receipt of an abjection to the by-law inceeasing the height
of buildings now being considered by the O.M.B.
Councillor Patric.k invited all members of Council to the
North and East Gwillimbury and Georgina Island fish derby on
February 28th.
SIMMONS: "Resolved that the meeting adjourn."
PATRICK:
Carried.
The meeting then adjourned.
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MAYOR CLERK
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