MINUTES - Council - 19650301-~,-'"
MINUTES OF 5TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY,
!>:ARCH 1,1965 AT 8.00 P.M.
PRE~;ENT:
Mll.YOR
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLORS
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C.F. DAVIS (IN THECHAIR)
S.G. PATRICK
CORBETT, DAVIS, ILLINGWORTH, MURRAY, SIMMONS, WILLIAMSON
Mayor Davis presented the following tribute to the late Reeve Mrs, Jean Moffat,
It is my sad duty this evening to pay tribute to one of us who sat with most of us
at this Council table for a long time ---Our late colleague, Reeve Jean Moffat whose
death occured just over a week ago.
The right hand of a Mayor is designated by his Reeve and Jean fulfilled this position
with the utmost of dexterity and dilligence.
This may be said of her· • ----That whatever she undertook she gave her best to it, .She
was entirely devoted to the betterment of this Municipality and her long experience
in Civic affairs stood her in good stead. Whatever it was, if it effected the well
being of her Town and felllow citizens, it was a matter of concern to Jean Moffat,
As a member of County of York Council she was outspoken in her determination to act
sagely and to safeguard the interest of her own Municipality. The respect afforded
her by all enhances her achievements in the filed of Municipal Government.
It is . .indeed difficult for me to uncover the appropriate words to expound not only
Jean's remarkable achievements but to also express my deep felt loss of a wonderful
colleague.
She was a. good wife and mother, a good Councillor and a good citizen, We have lost
a fine member of this Council and a good friend. She fought the good fight and this
community is the better because Jean Moffat lived in it and shared its problems,
On behalf of the Council and all the citizens of Aurora., I extend our heartfelt
sympathy to Mr, Moffat and their daughters. May the knowledge that her service to i;.nis
Town .. is gratefully remembered by all its citizens help to bring them some comfort iii
thi$ their day of sorrow.
Wi~l you all now stand and join with me in a monent of silence in tribute to
.Jean Moffat, our late colleague and our very good friend.
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5TH REGULAR
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
CORRESPONDENCE
AVAILABLE
LAND RE REPLACEMENT
OF ARENA
POSITION OF ARENA
STAFF DUE TO FIRE
CONGRATULATIONS TO
TOWN MEN FOR WORK
DURING SNOW STORM
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WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the minutes of February 1st. & 15th,
SI14MONS: be adopted as printed and circulated,"
Carried.
From J, Murby Box 185 Aurora re land he has available for
sale stating this would be suitable location for new Arena,
WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that this letter be turned over
to the Arena Board."
Carried.
From A.K. Bennett, Secretary , Aurora Memorial Arena Board
recommending that E.A. Batson, Manager of the Arena continue
as Manager and Recreational Director, William Patrick be
instructed to condition the Recreation Committee's property
ready for-spring and then take over and supervise the
·swimming Pool operations under Mr. Batson , and Don Patrick
be used in some capacity or other by the Town.
Councillor Williamson suggested that Don Patrie~ be used in
some other Department,
Councillor Murray stated that Don Patrick ha~ been taken on
as a watchman for the Arena.
ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that the recommendations of Arena
CORBETT: Board as contained in their letter be accepted,"
Carri'ed,
Mayor Davis congratulated Councillor J, .Murray, Cbairman
of the Works Department for handling of Town men during
renent snow storm,
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Councillor Murray stated that Town Superintendent J. Browning
and his staff should receive the congratulations.
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5TH REGULAR
CORRESPONDENCE
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
COUNTY BONSPIEL
RECRll:A.'TION COMMITTEE
SPECIAL '?161-lMITTEE
REBRESEnTATIVE
PABKING PROBLEM
. AND SIDEWALK REPAIRS
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS -1965
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From the Railway Association of Canada requesting whether
or not the Town of Aurora will be adopting Daylight Saving
Time and, if so, the dates for which it will be effective
during 1965.
MURRAY:
CORBETT:
"Resolved that Daylight Saving Time for 1965, in
the Town of Aurora be the same dates as the City
of Toronto."
Carried.
From J.L. SMith, Clerk, County of York stating that
the County Bonspiel would be held at the Richmond Hill
Curling Club on Friday, March 12th.l965.
Mayor Davis stated· that the Town of Aurora would be
represented at the Bonspiel,
From the Aurora Recreation informing Council that
Mr. R. Hookings, 52 Royal Rd. and Mr. Don Glass, 97 Harrison
Ave, would be the Commission's representatives on the
Special Committee investing the possibility of amalgamation
of the Boards.
This was for the information of Council.
From I.G.A. Foodlinger, Wellington St. E. re two reguests
1. That parking on Yonge St. immediately north and Sodt?f •r·
centre St. be prohibited.
2. The south portion of the sidwalk in f rent of the store
needs repairs.
ILLINGWORTH:
PATRICK:
"Resolved that paragraph one of this letter
be referred to the Police Committee and
Paragraph two be referred to the Works Committee
for study and report,"
Carried.
From the Aurora Planning Board re Co~ittee of Adjustment
Appointments.
Councillor Illingworth asked that this letter be held over
until the report of the Planning Committee is presented
later in the meeting.
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5TH REGULAR
PROPOSED SALE OF
BLOCK "G" PLAN 475
DELEGATIONS
AMBULANCE SERVICE
RE-BUILDING OF
ARENA
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March 1,1965
From the Department of Municipal Affairs re the prposed sale
of Block "G" , Plan 475, To Aurora Heights Ltd •
Mayor Davis stated this letter would be held until we find
out what Aurora Heights Ltd. intends to do,
Mr. R. Wilson and Mr. R. Twinney appeared before Council
concerning the New .. rket Reliable Ambulance Service they
operate from Newmarket and cover ing this area. Mr. Twinney
stated they had been in business one year, had given good
service however now find they are not making any profit and
therefore require subsidization in order to carry on. It was
stipulated that Aurora was their first presentation, they
would also approach Newmarket Council, that calls from Aurora
average 3 to 5 per week and the subsidy required of Aurora
was in an amount of $50.00 per week.
PATRICK: "Resolved that this request be referred to the
WILLIAMSON: Finance Committee for study during budget
preparations."
Carried.
Mr. Alf. Bolsby attended before Council and read the following
report:
At a special meeting convened by Mr.J.A. Bolsby and held
yesterday, Sunday, February 28th. on the premises of Oak-Hart
Manufacturing Company and attended by the Mayor and various
local interested citizens the question of re-building an Arena
and/or a complex to house the Arena Recreational Social and
Societies activities was discussed in detail.
All phases of this undertaking were discussed and it is
recommended that Council appoint the following "Action
Committee " to immediately commence work on this stupendous
task:
J.A. Bolsby
Douglas Richardson
Mayor Clarence Davis
E.H. Coad
Dr.James Johnsbon
D. Glass
James B. Wilson
A. K. Bennett
W. Dinsmore
Mrs. Jean Hill
R. Hooking
D. Dale
Chairman (Arena Board)
Vice Chairman (Centennial Committee
or his appointee (Liason between -
Committees and Council)
(Aurora Agricultural Society)
(Publicity)
(Centennial Committee and Co-ordination)
(Citizens Committee)
(Property Assembly)
(Recreation Committee)
(I.O.D.E.)
(Engineering)
(Treasurer)
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5TH REGULAR
RE_ BUILDING OF
ARENA
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
PUBLIC SCHOOL
DEBENTURES
GURNETT STREET
WELL
PURCHASE OF
GRIFFITH PROPEmTY
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The above will, of course, !rom time to time add additional
members to their respettive committees as occasion warrants and
Council will be kept ful:·:y acquainted with developments through
their member or by direct contact,
WILLIAMSON:
ILLINGWORTH:
PATRICK:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that the report of the "Action Committee"
and the names submitted therin be accepted and
the necessary by-la>V be prepared to form this
Committee."
Carried.
"Resolved that the Aurora Public School Board
request the Council of the Town of Aurora to raise
by sale of fiebentures to mature over a t,;enty
year period, One Hundred and Eighty Thousand
Dollars, ($180,000,00) for the construction of an
eight room addition to Regency Acres School be
Approved and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto."
Carried.
Deputy Reeve Patrick reported verbally that proceedings had
commenced to re-develope the Gurnett Street well at a cost of
approximately $300,00. It ,;as stated that pumping of this ,;ell
would increase our >Vater supply to 3,000,000 gallons per
day in all.
Councillor Williamson plsented a report of the Special Parking
Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the
follo,;ing:
The Committee met ,;ith a Committee of the Retail Board of Trade
and the Special Parking Committee recommends that the To>VO
purchase the Griffith property on Victoria Street to extend the
existing parking lot facilities.
WILLIAMSON:
MURRAY:
"Resolved that the report of the Special Parking
Committee be approved, and the Seal of the Corporation·
be attached hereto."
Carried,
5TH REGULAR -6-March 1,1965
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
REFRESHMENT VEHICLE LICENSE
POLICE CRUISER
RENTAL
Co~cillor Williamson presented a report of the Police Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
The Committee recommends that the application for a refreshment
vehicle license by Toni Raimonti of Tony's Service not be
approved.
WILLIAMSON:
DAVIS:
"Resolved that the report of the Police Committee
be accepted."
Carried.
·The PoliceC Committee met on Friday, February 12,1965 and
discussed the subject ofTendersfor Police Cruiser rental in 1965.
There were 2 tenders received. The Committee decided to accept
the Tender of Binions Notors Limited, at a monthly rental of
$164.25, for one year on the follm;ing basis .•
1. Tender for full sixe car, two door, 8 cylinder.
2. No mileage limitation.
3. All repairs and maintenance paid for by the dealer,
4. Special insurance including passenger hazard paid by the
dealer.
5. Car provided by Dealer to Police when cruiser in for service.
6. Cruiser to •~ve automatic transmission, heavy duty springs,
shocks and reinforced seats, windshield washers and heavy
duty generator or alternator.
7. Snow Tires re~uired in winter.
(Town 1<ill pay cost for change over of e~uipment, radio
siren, etc. )
WILLIAMSON
DAVIS
"Resolved that the report of the Police Committee
re police cruiser rental, dated February 15,1965
be approved and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto."
Carried
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5TH REGULI\.R -7-March 1,1965
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINED
PLI\.NNING BOARD
1. COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT
2. LETTER FROM NINA
DEVELOPMENTS
3. SAURO SUBDIVISION
PLAN 547
4. AUROBA HEIGHT5
VACANT LOTS,
Councillor Illingworth presented a report of the Planning
Committee in which the committee respectfully submit the
following:
The Mayor, Deputy Reeve Patrick and Councillor Illingworth
attended a meeting of the Aurora Planning Board on Tuesday,
23rd of February 1965. Councillor W. Davis was in
attendance. Several items were discussed , including.
1. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT: Councillor Illingworth advised
the Planning Board that no action had been taken as yet
regarding the separation of the Committee of Adjustment
from the Planning Board, until further study had bee made
5· DRAINAGE PROBLEM to the forth coming amendment to the Planning Act. It is
6.
LARMONT, MOSLEY, understood that the Department of Municipal Affairs plan
METCALFE, BERCZY STS. to hold a series of conferences to establish procedures and
MR. C. DOWSON,
DIRECTOR OF
PLANNING, YORK
COUNTY
techniques, and it is recommended that no further action be
taken until after the conference. The resignation of the
former members of the Committeeof Adjustment be held in
abeyence. It is also recommended that if and when the
Committee of A~ustment is reformed under the amendment to the
Planning Act, that consideration be taken to include a
statement in the Official Plan which will provide certain
safeguard re power of Committee of Adjustment to permit
disposal of subdivision plans, before the Municipal
authorities have seen the ovar all plan.
2. LETTER FROM NINA DEVELOPMENT LTD. -Re part of Lots 189
and 190, Plan 517, Sunnybrook Subdivision. Nil comments
received from the Planning Board. Recommended that the matter
be referred to t the Parks Committee for consideration.
3. SAURO SUBDIVISION -PLAN . Due to possible problems as
to drainage, road, etc. it is recommended that a ~udy of
agreement with subdivider be made as to responsibilities, and
that every effort be made through an engineering study or
other means to expidite decision ao that permits can be issued.
4. AURORA HEIGHTS -VACANT LOTS Due to possible drainage
problems, it is recommended that a study of agreement with
subdiviaor be made as to responsibilities, and if necessary
an engineering study be carried out priDr to issue of permits.
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5TH REGULAR -8-March 1,1965
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTHITJED
PLANNING BOARD
WORK OF TOWN MEN
DURING SNOW STORM
1965 FIRE BUDGET
INDENTURE BETWEEN
TOWN OF AURORA AND
MRS.J. CRADOCK
5. The drainage problems in the area bounded by Larmont,
Mosley, Metcalfe and Berczy St. was referred to the
Planning Board for study~
6, Mr. C. Dowson, Director
attended the meeting and
duties and responsibilities,
will be available in the near
" Planning for York County,
gave a brief outline of his
Copies of this information
future. As one of the
duties expressed was a Consulting Service, Mr. Dowson
was requested to review the Zoning By-law, the Official
Plan and suggested ~~endment to Official Plan, and report
as soon as possible.
ILLINGWORTH:
PATRICK:
"Resolved that the report of the Planning
Committee be accepted."
CARRIED.
Councillor Murray reported that the Works Department
worked exceedingly well during the recent snow fall.
Councillor Simmons presented a report of the Fire Committee
in which the Committe8 ~espectfully submit the following.
All members of the Committee along with Fire Chief H.Jones
and Deputy Reeve S. Patrick met on Tuesday, February 23,
1965, to discuss the Fire Department 1965 Budget
requirements.
The budget items were thoroughly discussed and the
Committee anticipates its finalization in the near future.
SIMMONS:
Il.riNGVTORTH:
CORBETT:
MURRAY:
"Resolved that the report of the Fire
Committee be accepted."
CARRIED.
"resolved that this indenture between the
Town of Aurora and Janet Cradock,
respecting part of lot 16, plan 9, now
before the Council be approved and the Mayor
and the Clerk be authorized to sign this
indenture."
CARRIED
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5TH REGULAR -9 -Harch 1,1965
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CO~~INUED
REPAIRS AT DISPOSAL PLANT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
FENCED TO BE REPLACED
OLD BUILDING TO BE
REMOVED -AURORA HEIGHTS
AND EEMANO RDS
HURBPY PROPERTY BUILDINGS
TO BE REMOVED
RE -INCREASE IN POLICE
DISPATCHING SERVICE WITH
KING TOWNSHIP
Councillor Corbett presented a report o~ the Property
Cdmmmittee in which the Committee respectfUlly submit
the following?
The Committee recommends repairs be made to the # 1
~imary Clarifier which requires a 19"crmm r;ear and
worm gear and suggest it be purchased for Dorr-Oliver Ltd.
CORBETT:
MURRAY:
"Resolved that the report of the Property
Committee re the repairs to the # 1 Primary
Clarifier at the Pollution Control Centre
be approved and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto,"
CARRIED.
Councillor Murray stated he had ex8.mined the fence
on the right of way at 132 Glass. Dr. and the cost or'
replacement would come within the control of the
\~orks Committee and when the nice weather comes the
problem would be solved,
Councillor Simmons noted that the old building had not
been removed as requested in September 1964 from the
corner o~ Aurora Heights Dr. and Kemano Rd.
SIMMONS:
PATRICK:
"Resolved that Building Inspector Jubb
look after the removal of this building."
Carried
Councillor W. Davis stated he had received a favourable
· report from Building Inspector Jubb and Fire Chief Jones
re the buildings on the Murpby property and that they
willl be '. down.
Councillor Williamson stated that King Township had
turned down the suggested increase in Police dispatchers
Town solicitor T. McPherson said it would require nutual
agreement for King Township to be liable to share any
increased costs.
5TH REGULAR
~!FINISHED BUSINESS
FISH DERBY
RETURN OF COLOURS
YONGE ST. PROPOSED WORK
SIGN FOR "VICTORIA HALL"
BY-LAWS
1632-65
ABEND BY_MW # 1397
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Deputy Reeve Patrick said the postponed fish derby would be
held Sunday, March 7th.l965.
Councillor Murray said the County return of the colours
to the York R~@:rS would be on Wednes~.ay, Barch 3rd.l965
Councillor Illingworth asked re tre proposed roc .d work
to be done on Yonge St. Councillor 'lurray said he had
talkea to some persons at the Good Roail.s Convention and
would be meeting with a Highways Deportment representative.
Councillor Illingworth asked about the sigt1 f'C>r ""'i.e. ~or:i:a
Hall". Mayor Davis said Property Chairman Ccrbett would
obtain a sign.
DAVIS: "That leave be given to introduce a by-la.w to
HILLIAMSON: amend by-law # 1397 and that the srune be now
read a first time."
Carried
The by-law was then read a first time.
1-TILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the by·-law now before the
SIHMONS: Council be read a second time and that tbe
Council resolve itself into a committee o~ the
whole for that purpose.
MURRAY:
DAVIS. C.
SIMMONS:
DAVIS:
"That the second reading of the by-law be
taken as read."
Carried
"That the by·-law now before the Council be
read a third time this day and that rule 22 of
by-lavr 1468 be suspended for that purpose."
PATRICK: "That the thrid reading of the by-law be
ILLINGWORTH: taken as read."
Carried.
5TH REGULAR
NEW BUSINESS
OFF'I!:R OF USE OF
NEWMARKET ARENA
OFFER FROM
RICHMOND HILL
FIRE HELP FROM
NEWMAKET AND KING
BROJ;'OSED ) ANNEXATION
OF PART OF WHITCHURCH
THP.
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Mayor Davis said that the co-operation between Newmarket
and Aurora had reached ne.r heights again on Thursday moring
following the fire which destroyed th Aurora Arena .rhen
Mr •. Jolley, Chairman of the Newmarket Arec!a Beard phoned
offering the facilities of the Newmarket '~rena to the
Aurora Arena Board,. He passed this information ioo
Mr. Bolsby who said they have arranged certains dates
between them.
WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that a letter be forwarded to
PATRICK: Ne•nnarket Arena Board thanking them for
their fine co-operation."
Carried.
Mayor Davis also reported receivinv; al'l offer from
Richmond Hill and asked them to contact the Arena Board.
Councillor Williamson asked that a letter of thanks be
also fo~•arded to the Richmond Hill Board.
ILLINGWORTH?
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that a letter of thanks be sent
to Ne;nnarket and King Fire Departments anC.
their men be re-inbursed for any lost time
from their employment. This to be left
to the Fire Coll'.mi tee for their action."
Carried.
Councillor Illingworth stated there was a definite need for
an :, increased area to increase available industrial sites
and to proTide for larger recreational facilities
He noted that the property on Yonge St. north of the
Canadian Tire Store had been sold and Aurora has no control
over the t~e of business in this area.
ILLINGWORTH:
PATRICK:
"Resolved that a preliminary foint meeting
of Whitchurch and Aurora Councils be held to
discuss annexing the area south to the side
r:::>ad and east to second concession."
Carried
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5TH REGUL_I\.R -12 -March 1-1965
UNll'INISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED
FIRST CHOICE Tof PURCHASE
OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING
COUNTY ASSESSMENT
DETAILED REPORT REQUESTED
BANNER ··
f!OHPLIMENTED
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting then adjourned,
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MAYOR
Councillor Illingworth a.slted that ,as the new post o:"fice
would soon be on Wellington Street if there was a c':l:'.nce.
for Council to acquire the old building for a
municipal building.
Nayor Davis replied that we have a letter on file giving
the Town first choice for the purchasing of the building.
Councillor Illingworth stated he had rea!! a news report
in the "Richmond Hill Liberal" re the increase in
County Assessment. Further discussion follmred
ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that a request be sent to County
DAVIS. W. Council for a detailed report of Assessment
Costs and Aurora's share of costs be held
until received."
Carried
Councillor Illingworth complimented the "Banner" on the
editorial "The impossible will take longer" as the
type of thinking required as the basic ground needed to
get there in the next 10 years.
viiLLIA-MSON: "Resolved that the meeting adjourn.'!
PAlRRICK:
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