MINUTES - Council - 19650907-!
MINUTES OF THE 16TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
~JESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,1965 AT 8.00 P. M.
PRESENT
14A.YOR
REEVE
C.F. DAVIS (IN THE CHAIR)
S.G. PAlllRICK
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"'' ·.,DEPUTY REEVE
'COUNCILLORS
R. SIMMOHS
CORBETT, DAVIS, ILLING\vORTH, TRENT , WILLIAMSON
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MINUTES
CORRESPONDEHCE
J. BROW!ifiNG
RESIGNATION
CORBETT: "Resolved that the minutes of August 16, and 30th. and
PATRICK: September 2, be approved as printed and distibuted."
CARRIED.
From J, Browning submitting his resignation from the office of Town
Superintendent.
PATRICK: "Resolved that the resignation be accepted with regret ftlll#
WILLIAMSON: and one months severance pay be granted. " ·
CARRIED
SEWER -SERVICE From York County Health Unit asking when town sev<lrs •<ill service
FOR OUT OF TOWN property in the vicinity of the Sunoco station on Yonge St. in
PROPERTY Whitchurch Township.
DELEGATIONS
JAYCEES
PRESENTATION
AND PLAQUE
\HLLIAMSON:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that until theproposed.annexation of the area in
q-aestion is decided the policy of, this CouncHl will be
not to extend smTer service beyont the present toHn limits."
CARRIED.
Mr, Foster,,,appeared on behalf of the Aurora Jaycee's and read a
resolution passed by the Jaycees at a recent meeting and PaST 'President
A. Mcl4ill&n presented aplaque to Aurora Counc:i.l for their recognition
and support. Mayor Davis accepted the plaque mn behalf of Council
Members,
\>1M, TENT:
W. DAVIS
"Resolved that ;{e express our sincere thanks to the Aurora
;·Junior Chamber of Commerce for the distinct honour accorded
us and that the plaque be displayed in a place of honour
· in the Council Chamber."
CARRIED
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September 7,1965
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
REEVE PATRICK IN THE CHAIR
E, BATSON -FULL TIME
RECREATION DIRECTOR Mayor Davis presentad a report of Council in Committee in
which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
Council in Committee met on Mond~, August 30,1965, with
representatives Chairman Wm. Dinsmore, member Don Glass
and secretary Mrs. A. Bell of the Aurora Recreation Carom.
Subsequent to general discussion concerning Mr. E. Batson,
recreation director and concerning a recreation program
for the forthcoming winter season, the committee of council
duly recommend:
1. That Mr. E. Batson be retained under the direction of
the Aurora Recreation Committee on a full time basis
and
2. That Reeve Simmons, Councillors, Davis, Trent and
Williamson to-gether with members of the Aurora Recreation
Committee and the Recreation Director work-towards
preparing a winter recreational program and report their
findings , to-gether with estimated costs, to Council
around September 15,1965,
l'IAVIS:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that the report of Council in Committee
re meeting with Aurora Recreation Committee
dated_ September 7,1965 be accepted."
MAYOR DAVIS IN THE CHAIR CARRIED.
SEVERANCES
PROPERTIES ON
KENNEDY ST, W,
Councillor Illingworth presented a report of t~e Planning
Committee·i~ which the Committee respectfully submit the
following:
Councillor Illingworth attended a meeting of the Aurora
Committee of Adjustment on Friday August 20,1965, Hearings
were carried out for severence of properties on Kennedy St. W.
The Hearings' were carried out in a very efficient manner.
It is considered that the decision and the co~ditions imposed
were well thought out, and would be mutually accepted to all
concerned. It is assumed that an offical copy of the decision
will be received by the Town Clerk and can be reViewed in
detail, if required, at that time •. ·
ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that the report of the Planning Comm.
RATRICK. re severences of properties on.Kennedy St W.
be acepted."
W, DAVIS:
ILLINGWORTH:
Carried.
"Resolved that a joint meeting· ofCounci~,
Plann~ng Board and Committee of.Adjustment be
held, Tuesday September 14th.1965,"
CARRIED.
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September 7,1965
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
REPORT. GiF
PLANNING BOARD
Councillor Illingworth presented a report of the Planning Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
Councillor Illingworth attended a meeting of the Aurora Planning
Board on Tuesday, August 24 ,1965,. The following items were
discussed.
1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS -An election of Officers was held and the
following positions filled, in accordance with section 4, parg. 9
of the Planning Act
CHAIRMAN MR. DAVID HILL
VICE CHAIRMilll MR. EM. FRY.
Parg. 10, authorizes the Planning Board to appoint a Secretary-
Treasurer pending the selection of a suitable applicant for the
position of secretary, this position was left V5cant and
Mr. N. Cook was mlected treasurer .•
2. REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE -The Chairman, Vice Chairman and
Mr. G. Morgan were appointed to a committee to review all previous
correspondence and documents.
3. VACANCY ON PLANNING BOARD -Planning Board requests that Council
appoint a member -to · the Planning Board as soon as possible
and the appointee be experienced in relation to Planning Board
~etters.
4. MEETINGS -It was decided to hold regular meetings on the fourth
Tuesday of each month as in the past, and special meetings on
the second 'lluesday or at the call of the Chairman.
5. VACANT LOT ON CHILD DRIVE -The Chairman reported that he had
received a telephone call from the owner of the vacant lot on
Child Drive, who advised that he had not received an answer to
his correspondence an~ that he planned to take the matter before
the Ontario Municipal Board. No Action is recommended at this
ti~e until more detailed information is provided.
6. DECI5ION OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT -The decision of the
Committee of Adjustment hearings held August 20,1965 were
re~iewed and agreed with. The need for a joint meeting as
outlined in council minutes of August 16,1965 was emphasized.
In the general discussion of the decisions, it was pointed out that
some of the older roads within the town have never been
officially accepte~ by the Town and it is recomme~hat this
"iiiatter be~ LA R.P", <' :D and action taken as required.
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September 7,1965
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES QONTINUED
REPORT OF 7, BLOCK "B" PLAN 5l7 -As outlined in Council minutes of June
7,1965 the Planning Board were requested to study the
possibilities of including apartment buildings in Block B
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Jl>lan 517 (Now Commercial). In view of the request of the Centen-·
nial committee to acquire the pie-shaped portion of Block B that · ,.
juts into the park area., nil action was taken in the study
re apartments, And it is recommended that Council contact
the owner of Bloc~ B re the possiblity of acquiring area for
park land,
8. BLOCK "A" -GOLF GLEN -As outlined in Council minutes of
June~ 1965 the Planning Board weee requested to study the
possibilities of including Town houses in Block A. The
Planning Board will meet with tlr, R. Case regarding development
plans for Block A and will submit recommendations.
ILLINGWORTH:
PATRICK:
WILLIAMSON:
PATRICK:
PATRICK:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that the report of the Planning Committee
re meeting of Planning Board, dated September 7,1965
be accepted,"
CARRIED.
"Resolved that the appointment to fill a·vacancy
on the Planning Board be referred to the Committee
of the Whole."
CARRIED.
"Resolved that the Works Committee, with the
assistance of the Town Engineer, study and take
necessary action concerning the roads Which have
not been officially accepted by this Municipality."
CARRIED
SIMMONS: "Resolved that the Clerk write to Mr. Kelner re
ILLINGWORTH; Block "B" and other matter~ertaining to the sub-
division and that Council set aside evening of
September 27th. for this purpose."
CARRIED.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
PLANNii:'G_ COMMITTEE ComlCillor Illingworth presented a report of the Planning Committee
REPORT in which the Committee respectfully submit the followigg:
INQUIRY RE
CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY
Reeve Pattck, Councillors Williamson and Illingworth attended
a meeting of the Planning Committee on Monday, August 30 , 1965
Mr. A, Jubb, Building Inspector was in attendance. The following
items were discussed:
1. ADMINISTRATION FEES ON APARTMENTS Request by l!lr. Jubb regarding
the clarification and a policy regarding the above mentioned fees.
It was explained that these .fees were similar to the lot levy, and
were normally used to assist n in paying for some of the public
services required. It is recommended that the Planning committee
check with the Town solicitor regarding the legality of fees and
matter referred to Planning Board for a suggested policy.
2. PROPOSED APARTMENTS -77 METCALFE STREET -Request by
Mr. Jubb regarding proposed erection of an ·apartment building at
77 Metcalfe St, It is recommended that this matter be referred to
the Planning Board for a suggested policy re apartment buildings.
3. ADDITION TO LEGION HALL -Request py Mr. Jubb regarding proposed
extension of the Legion Hall towards Yonge St. The ~lanning Conmittee
recoommends that this extension be not approved for the following
reasons:
(a) An established set back line ia in . ·. existence and any
extension would have an effect on adjoining properties.
(b) The possibility of widening of Yonge Street in the future,
ILLINGWORTH:
PATRICK:
"Resolved that the report of the Planning Committee re
several items, dated September 7,1965 be approved."
CARRIED.
.Councillor Trent, Chairman -Parks Committee reported on a letter
from D. Arthur Evans, M,P.P. Chairman, Select Committee on
Conservation Authorities.
The Select Committee on Conservation Authorities appointed by the
Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario on June 22nd, 1965
is inviting the filing of briefs and submissions by conservation
authorities, municipalities, associations and individuals. They
should be forwarded to the Secretary by October l~th.l965 at the
above address, Hearings will commence subsequent to that date.
Councillor Trent suggested a council member attend this meeting and
requested this matter be put on the agendafor consider Tuesday
September 14,1965.
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September 7,1965
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
HIRING OF
... · TOWN SUPERINTENDENT
SIDEWALK TOPPING
NO PARKING
SIGNS
WELLINGTON E
HEROIC
PRESENTATION
GARBAGE
COLLECTION
BY-LAWS
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
FIRE BY-LAW
WORKS EMPLOYEES
BY-LAW
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Councillor Trent, Vice Chairman, Works Committee requested a
meeting to consider hiring a new Town Superintendent.
TRENT:
ILLINGWORTH:
"Resolved that an advertisment be placed in the
tabloids re hiring a works superintendentant
to undertake superYision of all Harks Departments
water and P.C.C. and set out the terms of reference
under which he will operate. Position to be
advertised after a Special Committee of Council
meeting 1-lednesday, September 15,1965.
Councillor Trent stated the sidewalks needing repairs had been
reviewed and a list prepared and work would start as soon as
possible.
Councillor Trent verbally reported that some "No Parking"
signs had been installed on Wellington St. E. and more are
needed and are on order.
Councillor W. Davis, Chairman, Services Committee verbally reported hs
his Committee had met August 25th. and discussed:
1. The heroic award to be presented to Mr. John O'Rourke
2. Garbage Collection estimates re twice weekly collection and
recommend that it is not warranted at this time. A second
monthly refUse collection per month from April to November is
recommended. No cost on it as yet.
3. Committee considere a By-laws enforcement officer and
Dog Catcher requtred and suggest Building Inspector A. Jubb
be appointed.
4.Air Pollution and setting of fires by-law is in the hands of the
Town Solicitor.
5. Works employees duties and regulations need to be condensed
by the plerk and finalized.
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September 7,1965
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
DOG CATCHER
REPORT RE
ELM IDREES
Councillor Davis presented a report of the Services Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submit the following:
The Services Committee along with Mayor Davis met with 2 members
of the North York Humane Society. The Recent cancellation of a
Aurora Canine Control was discussed. 11r. Coad stated that the
Society could not function with present levy received from the
Municipalities involved. He also stated in would take $5,000.
a piece from Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Wnitchurch and Aurora
to continue the work of the Society.
The Committtee so recommends that a meeting be set up with the
three other Municipalities to discuss this problem.
DAVIS:
WILLIJ\NSON:
TRENT:
WILLIAMSON:
"Resolved that the report of the Services Committee
dated September 7,1965 be accepted."
CARRIED.
"Resolved that the Clerk forward letters to the
other 3 Municipalities and set a tentative date
for a disuussion of dog control."
CARRIED.
Councillor Wm. trent presented the following report
Gentlemen: You have had an opportunity to familiarize yourselves
with a commnnication sent to me from the Ontario Department of
Lands and Forests dated August 10,1965. I would like to draw to
your attention the first three paragraphs of the attached notice
i itled, Regent Developments on Dutch Elm Diseas,
Early in 1964, the Plant Diseases Act, administered by the Ontario
"Depart'ment of Agriculture, was amended to auth~ize municipalities
to take action in conneetion with Dutch elm disease, ar any disease
of trees.
The amendments pertains to permissive action, allowing municipal
councils to pass by-laws whereby municipal inspectors may go on
private lands and deal with any disease of any plant, To date,
several municipalities have passed by-laws with regard to elm
disease.
Additionally, in the fall of 1964, the Federal-Provincial -
Municipal \iinter Works Incentive Program 1964-65 was amended to
include projects for the removal of trees infected with Dutch elre
disease from both municipal and privately owned property. A
municipality, however, is required to pass a by-law under the amended
Plan Diseases Act before removing trees from private property. Such
removal is done a pUblic expanse."
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16TH REGULAR
REPORT RE
EL<'\1 TREES
. DUTCH ELM
DISEASE
BY-LAW TO
ADOPT THE
PLANT DISEASE
ACT
ARENA
DEMOLITION
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September 7,1965
Therefore , I ,;auld like to make a motion that:
1. We the Council .of Aurora adopt the Plant Disease Act (Amended)
2. That a by-law be prepared to allow a To>rn of Aurora Inspector of
Trees to enter on to private property for the purpose of
designating trees to be removed due to disease.
3. That the sum of $10,000.00 be allocated for the removal of trees
under the Winter Works Program, And the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto. That is the Town of Aurora puts up $2,500.
and the remainer of $7,500. is pub up by the Federal-Provincial
Governments.
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4. That our present weed inspector be appointed under the Plant
Diseaset Act an inspector of trees so that he might designate those
trees on public and private lands to be removed under our winter
works project.
You may wonder why I have not introduced a motion to use Bidron, The
Chemical capable of preserving elm trees. I have two reasons, first
this chemcial can only be used in the spring when the sap is moving
within the tree. Secondly, If Council sees fit to set up a Parks Works
Department as presented to you the Council by the Parks Committee, I
would hope that a Town employee would be sent to school to learn how to
administer the tree preserving chemical Bidron.
Councillor Williamson seconded the motions in the report •
;1.·'·::'"N·'::WORTlj: ''Resolved that the previous motion be amended and that we
PATRICK: consult with a tree specialist as to cost of a survey of
trees ... "
SIMMONS:
WILLIAMSON:
CARRIED.
"Resolved that we adopt the Plant Diseases Act as amended
and the necessary by-law be prepared."
CARRIED.
Councillor Illingworth asked when the demolition of the Arena would
start. Engineer J. Reid said the Clerk has directed Mr. Degeer to
deposit Workmen's Compensation and liability insurance and he had
14 days after August 31st. to start and complete the demolition in
30 working days.
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16TH REGULAR
RE-ANNEXATION
PART OF WHITCHURCH
TOWNSHIP
TRAFFIC LIGHTS
YONGE AND
WELLINGTON
BY-LAWS
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DITCH ON GEORGE ST
FILLED IN
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~uncillor Williamson enquired if any word had been received from
lfuitchurch Township re the proposed annexation.
Mayor Davis replied "no" and all the papers and information
requested hae been forwarded •
Councillor Trent asked if the replacement of the traffic control
lights at Yonge and Wellington Streets as outlined by the
Aurora Hydro would conform with Department of Highways standards
and be subsidisable.
ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that a meeting with D.H.O. representatives
be arranged to see what is required." TEENT:
CARRIED.
The By-law is in second reading.
TRENT: ""Ehat the By-law now before the Council be read a second
DAVIS,W: time and that the Council resolve itself into a
Committee of the Whole for that purpose."
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The by-law was then read.
WILLIAMSON: "That the By-l;aw now before the Council be read
DAVIS: W. a third time.
PATRICK: "That the third reading of the By-law be taken as
JHMMONS: reac1.71
CARRIED
Mayor Davis reported Ron Crabtree said the· ditch in front of new
houses on George Street is filled up and asked that the town
fill in the ditch in front of his residence.
PATRICK:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that the Engineer check this out and decide
if ditch should be left open."
CARRIED.
Mayor Davis said that Councillor Murray had x rays to-day and
would know to-morrow the results and how much longer he·would
have to remain in hospital.
PATRICK: "Resolved that this meeting adjourn."
ILLINGWORTH:
CARRIED
THE meeting then adjourned.
-llilll~ MAYOR
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