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MINUTES - Council - 19660502-:.-. c i;t' MINUTES 6F THE 8TH REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY '&!MAY 2,1966 AT 8.00 P .M, -~~ ' ('""'')?RESENT I J' , j( I I l• I ·~~~j:-!AYOR i\\1-REEVE . , "'" DEPUTY REEvE .cr . -. if:· COUNCILLORS C.F. DAVIS (IN THE CHAIR) S.G.PATRICK R. SIMMONS CORBETT, W. DAVIS, ILLINGWORTH,MURRAY,: TRENT, WILLIAMSON '~Mayor Davis presented a cheque for $so.oooc babal:t of the ToW!) of Aurora to Mr~· Vani ·i of the S);. John 1s Ambulance Brigade of Newmarket. ~ Mr. Van':!: thtillked the Mayor and Council and said that he hoped to see a brigade ~i established in other communities. In the meantime their serv-ices are available to the :"!:'~ Town, ',._,. -/:' ~~. MINUTES WILLIAMSON': "Resol v:ed that the minutes of April 4, 5, alld 18 b~ adopted as printed and circulated." ~· \:· .'-_r } CORRESPONDENCE ~> ! \ •' '"' ___ _ .J, ::rt :·~ ,., _., ;:. {~ { ·ir ·y .NEWMARKET PARKING AUTHORITY RE UNUSED'METERS . ;,: FENCE AT ~ 20 VICTORIA ST ·,r ;\ ~ fi .')' " y·- ;:- I I J \~ \ v'" . SIMMONS: CARR!ED. Letter from Newmarket Parking Authority enquiring if unsued parking meters are for sale. Councillor Illingworth stated t.hat this matter had been held o:mer since 1965 and that these meters should be sold nowifthey are not to be used. · · Mayor Davis commented that he hoped it would not be necessary to instal meters, again, but if it was, probably improved type would be used. ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that we contact the Newmarket Pa!'king SIMMONS: Authority and sell the meters at the best price possible." CARI\IED, Letter from Mrs. Black advising that a new +ine fence had been constructed and asking that steps be taken to protect it from traffic. WILLIAMSON: CORBETT: "Resolved that th~ letter be turned over to Propetty Committee for consideration." the COUNCILLOR Murray stated that this is a line fence for whi.:,J:c Uw Town is partly responsible, Situation has changed because ·~·n .. ~!, children may be in danger. People are ·entitled to a fence." CARRIED. ..... ' . . . '---,.~-·-~r -~~~ -7!. =-.,__"<"",O::C';-:""::-.-::·"'·-~,.,--~~-~="'·--· .-. ... ··s ..... . .. .. . ....•................. ··············•·•·•···· .. . ~····~.~ .·· ..• ·. 9TH REGULAR CORRESPO~!DENCE CONTINUED ,CONTAMINATION OF CHICKEN 'DUE TO FLUSING OF ,,. __ .WATER SlilSTEM BOY SCOUT WEEK OPEN HOUSE, '...__....,_., NEWMARKET & DISTIRCT ASSOCIATION FOR MENTALLY RETARDED STREET LIGHTING '---------------- -2 -May 2,1966 Letter from Choice Cut-Up Chicken re water contaminating chicken due to flushing of system and asking Town to compensate for loss. PATRICK: ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that letter be referred to -the Hater Committee for study and to report back at the next meeting." CARRIED. Letter from Boy Scout Association asking that the week of May 7 to 14 be proclaimed Boy Scout Week in Aurora. ILLINGWORTH: viiLLIAMSON: "Resolved that the week of May 7-14 be proclaimed Boy Scout Week in Aurora." CARRIED. Letter from Newmarket and District Association for the Mentally Retarded inviting Council to attend Open House on Wednesday, May 4,1966. PATRIEK: ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that the letter be received and that as many Councillors as possible attend." CARRIED. Letter from Aurora Hydro Asking for a meeting with Council to clarify Council's request for improved street lighting. Councillor Illingworth stated that the Police Committee had earlier requested action be taken to brighten the streets. Mayor Davis had advised that action was being taken. Councillor Williamson stated that Council had been told that new lights were being installed on a 5 year program. ILLINGWORTH: WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that Hydro Commission be asked to submit their street .lighting program to Council in writing." .CARRIED. -----···~- I I 9TH REG\)LAR CORRESP6NDENCE CONTINUED - 3 - May 2,1966 PARKS BOARD ; DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS SUNNYBROOK INVEST- MENTS LTD. AREA DEVELOPMENT EASEMENT PART LOT PLAN 246 ' 72, Letter from A.K. Bennett enclosing a cheque closing out the Parks Board Account. Councillor Illingworth called attention to .resolution adopting report of Council in Committee of December 6,1965 eequiring Parks Board funds to be returned to general revenue. Letter from Deptment of Highways re illumination of Highway 11 and parking in Oak ridges. PATRICK: "REsolved that letter be received and filed." TRENT: CARRIED. Letter from T. McPherson advising of request from Sunnybroak Investments Ltd. for a meeting with Council. Meeting to be held Monday, May 9,1966. ' Letter from Town of Newmarket advising that a resolution to support Auroras resolution re Area Development was, defeated by the Council of the Town of Newmarket. MURRAY: "REsolved that this letter be received and filed." CORBETT: CARRIED. Letter from T. McPherson, re the easement on Part lot 72, Plan 246. Councillor Illingwo~th stated. that the easement goes back to 1935. Whi1e the builder should have been aware of it, no one even in the Town Office knew of it. The house is built and takes up only 1.33 feet of the easement. There is still plenty of room for access. ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that we enter into a quit claim deed. CORBETT: Deputy Reeve Simmons stated that he is against resolution. The Builder should have known. We cannot give away Town property. Councillor Murray agreed with Deputy Reeve. Somebody goofed when . title was searched. Councillor Williamson stated that it was admitted mistake was made and asked solicitor if he would recommend entering into quit , claim. Solicitor McPhers.on said he would. Councillor Davis asked if house is 1.33 ft. on easement • Since this is so, when shrubs are planted we could lose whole easement. ~~~~~""==- .••........ ( •'• -~". . ... -~- : ~ ' ,.,.,. k~ .[ 9TH REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED POLICE ARBITRATION DOUBLE PARKING ON YONGE STREET BY-LAW # 1521,1962 - 4 - May 2,1966 Solicitor T. McPherson said the man owns the property right to the lot line • The Town just has a right-of-way. Councillor Trent said it was really a title problem and could cause trouble in getting a mortgage; Councillor Murray said the person who goofed should come forward and say so. Courncil is entitled to knwow what happended. CARRIED. Letter from Norman L. Mathews re Police ,~bitration. PATRICK: CORBETT: "Resolved that the Chairman of the Police Comm. make an appointment with Mr. Mathews and hand over to him the information." CARRIED, Letter from Board of Trade re practice of double parking while making deliveries on Yonge St. Councillor Illingworth advised that this is a -copy of a letter sent to-.all merchants at the request of the Police Committee WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that this letter be filed/' SIMMONS: CARRIED. A letter from Mr. McPherson re by~law 1521. Councillor Trent stated that he had not yet seen the By-law. Councillor Murray asked who had asked for it. Councillor Illingworth advised that it was the result of a Planning Board request for guidance. Councillor Murray said that the By-law Committee knew nothing about it, All By-laws should come through the By-law Comm. ILLINGWORTH: WILLIA!1!SON: "Resolved th~ the By-law be referred to the Planning Committee. Councillor Davis stated that he is a member of the Planning Committee and the By-law Committee and had never heard of the By-law. ' .. ·-··--·---·-.. --=---~'-~"~- ( 9TH REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED BY-LAW 1521 SAYTAR PROPE!RTY SKINNER & MERRICK SHOPPING CENTRE 1966 CAPITAL WORKS ANNEXATION REPORT = 5 = May 2,1966 AMENDMENT TO MOTION PATRICK Resolved that the letter and by-law be referred to Committee of the whole for study and discussion. NO SECONDER Councillor Illingworth explained that the solicitor was to s~udy and make recommendations and the By-law was to come later. MOTION CARRIED Al letter from Planning Board re Saytar property. WILLIAMSON: ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that this letter be DEALT under under Committee reports." CARRIED. A letter from the Town Engineerre the Skinner and Merick Shopping Bentre. Reeve Patrick advised that well property are in progress. inprovements to the Billings ILLINGWORTH: CORBETT: "Resolved that the letter be referred to the Building Inspector." CARRIED. A letter from the T01m Engineer re 1966 Works program. TRENT: CORBETT: "Resolved that the letter be held until Committee Reports, CARRIED. A letter from E.G. Faludie & Associations re Annex"l\tion Report. Annexation report to be dealt with at Special meeting May 5. ---~~=--,-e.,..,=.~~--o-.~, • ~, ••~•••• -••••'-'''"~==:-=--~"0~"00"-Y-• •-~ ~--·•'•o•, • • •~->• •• < v '• ,,_,,, • •••' '••~• 0• , , "•"• ,,o •'-'•'•'-•"•--•--• 9TH REGULAR -6-May 2,1966 DELEGATIONS MR.W.R. CASE appeared as a delegation re building permits in the Golf Glen Subdivision. This has been discussed in Planning Committee and Planning Board, and he had nothing more to add except that he would like some action, as more houses have been sold than they have permits for. Mayor Davis stated that the original agreement called for 44 tenses. Mr. Case replied that the Agreement should not have stated 44 lots, as the plan was amended later to 57, Councillor Davis asked if the Ontario Water Resources Commission was consulted re the cahnge, and if so did they approve. Mr. Case renlied that the change was not.discusssed with o.w.R.C. since they <rere interested only in ttl.e area and not in the number of lots. Deputy Reeve Simmons stated that since the lots are already serviced and self-sustaining there is no reason why we c·annot amend the agreement to add 13 lots. Councillor Illingworth statedthat the original plan as submitted to the O.M.B. was not accepted. The 44 lots were changed to 57 in Block A and B and this plan was the one approved. The O.M.B. would not have approved without consulting O.W.R.C., so there is no reason why the 13 lots cannot be included, Councillor Williamson said that the Planning Board report was coming up and further · discussion should be deferred to Committee Reports. Deputy Reeve Simmons said that Mr. Case was here as a delegation and is entitled to be heard. He asked that this section of the Planning Board be read now. COuncillor Williamson read the section of the Planning Board report and the report of Building Insp~tor Jubb. In answer to the latter part of the report, he said that the drainage problem is not the concern of the Town etnce the m~s are not involved. MURRAY "Resolved that the matter be held over to Committee Reports" NO SECOnD!R SIMMONS: ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that we amend the existing agreement to add 13 lots and permits be issued according and an engineering report be prepared. Councillor Illingworth said that he was concerned with the drainage problem Inspector Jubb has checked out all complaints and they have been rectified. with Councillor Williamson that any drainage problem isbetween the builder owner. Building He agreed and the Building Inspector Jubb said that he had not checked everying, but all complaints he had received had been fixed up by the builder. 9TH REGULAR -7 -Ma,y 2,1966 DELEGATIONS CONTINUED Councillor Murray said that Council was jumping back and forth. When he had a drainage problem in Aurora Heights Council agreed that no more permits would be issued until it was fixed. Why change now? Are we to allow people to buy houses, knowing it is a poor drainage area. Let's not issue permits until there is an engineering check. Councillor Hilliamson pointed out that the problem ia Aurora Heights was water running off another property. Councillor Savis said that he and Planning Board were confused. ·· 44 houses and O.M.B. approved 57. He cannot agree u:otilthis O.W.R.C. approved is clarified. Ree Patrick siad that 3 weeks ago O.W.R.C. gave us the go ahead on all serviced lots. Councillor Trent said that the Planning Board recommends an engineering check. The Board is there to protect the public against political interference • Are we going to by-pass them. Councillor Illingworth said that when it was discussed at Planning Board it was thought the mains were involved which gave rise to doubts. Now the Building Inspector advises it is meaely a drainage problem. AMENDMENT TRENT: MURRAY: "REsolved that permits be issued and an Engineering report be obtained on the drainage problem in this area. Deputy Reeve Simmons asked if amendment be incorporated in original motion. Mover and Seconder concur. Reeve Patrick said that all sewers are inspected by the York Coynty Plambing Inspector. Councillor Trent said wer are talking about drainage, not sewage. Building Inspector Jubb said that theprobBU in Aurora Heights was ~rface water, but Golf Glen is different. All drainage goes through the sewers, and the sewers are approved. Mr. Case said that the Town ~ngineer had approved all levels. Councillor Murray said that there is surface water down there right now, and it is not getting away through the storm sewers. :BUilding It;lspe.ctor Jubb said tbe wa:ber is on the Cossar property. Mr. Case conceded that there are spots of water, but pointed out that the houses were built under winter conditions and this should be corrected when graded. Councillor Davis said that he must agree with the amendment. Reeve Patrick asked if the water was coming back through the floor drains. Dr. Costello said the water was coming through the windows. Councillor Trent siad he went along with the 13 permits. He was only asking for an Engineering report so we don~t have to go back. MOTION CARRIED. ~C>'~·-••,--__ <,.,•,~=='-'-''-:-'''''o"'O-"O~,T,T.'o","0','''-'~-=-==7-=-;• ·--<-"•" -¥yA-U~~--~-•• -·•<=-•"'"''""-"''00~~------ I '--~ 9TH REGULAR - 8 - May 2,1966 DELEGATIONS CONTINUED MR. WILLIAM BAILEY appeared re some conditions in the part of Town in which he lives • The main complaint in the condition of Kennedy St. West of Earl Stewart's driveway. He noted that the drainage problmm is to be discussed under Committee Reports and he urged Council to consider improving the road by removing the bumps and improving the ditches. The problem is not a seasonal one but exists all year. The residents have been patient but their patience is getting strained. Councillor Trent reported that the Works Committee had surveyed the site and read item 2 of the Committee report. pertainiHg to it. The Engineer recommends that the drainage be cleanern· up and Kennedy St. be aligned. The Corr~ittee ·discussed lowering the hill, but no funds are in the budget for this. This is a large project ~ith $20,000.00 or more involved. Equipment would have to be brought in. Mr. Bailey asked if Council approved work, when it would commence and when it would be finished. Councillor Trent said there were two projects with equal priority -Gurnett St and Kennedy St. , West. Reeve·Patrick said that new construction over the past two years had contributed a lot to the problem , Now that construction is complete the problem will probably be rectified. Councillor Illingworth said he had driven out the road and almost got s~~ck The road is a disgrace to the To1no. There should be a progressive road plan. Councillor Murray said that the Committee is working on it. MR. HEINTZMAN, appeared re minor baseball. He said that a big proplem was coming up with anticipated registration of 300-400 this year. There are only two diamonds, which are not nearly eno~gh. First, will we be getting more diamonds and if so, how many. Secondly, the diamond in Centennial Park is located in an east-west direction which is the worst possible place, it should ,race northor s'·uth There will be 100 girls registered for ball this year. They play in Hart's park but the screem must be replaced. Possibly the screen removed from Centennial Park might be used. We would like to work with the Parks Committee to set up diamonds, Minor Ball has never asked for money, only for ground for diamonds. SIMMONS: PATRICK: "Resolved that this matter be turned over to the Parks ConLmittee to work in co-operation with the Minor Ball Association in providing space for more diamonds. 11 CARRIED. .,~-n·.~~,---. -. --------=--==o-.""0: ""'"'"'""'"'""""·"~ ""' •' ~"-~---0 ••o'O,o·• Oo>F» •'-•"•'"·~··" 0000~0 ~-~-A~-~~~--- \-~'""'""'.~ 9TH REGULAR -9 -May 2,1966 DELEGATIONS Councillor Mnrray said he would be glad to work with the Association, but the location of the diamond was already settled by Council and would not be changed. Councillor Illingworth agreed that a decision had been made, and he hoped that C oun cillor Murray would put in a report so that reasona would appear in the minutes, The diamond is located in a natural amphitheatre, and eventually lights could be mstalled. It is almost impossible to get an ideal location. Mr. Heintzman said that all nine players face into the sun and he kno;rs of no other place where · this is true. Councillor Davis said that he had played hardball on other diamonds in the same situation with no real trouble from the sun. We do not want to have a 12 acre field that can be used only for ball. MR. Heintzman said that losing diamonds meant that there could be no bantam or midget and possibly juvenille ball in Aurora and recreation is badly neaded for boys of this age. Councillor Illingworth said that of the two problems the missing diamonds ia the more important. Councillor Murray said that we did take the diamond out of the Town Park, but not o··lt of Centennial Park, so ''e are losing one diamond not two, A new screen is going up in Centennial Park. He had checked a number of parks in Toronto and in all cases some players are facing into the sun. In Centennial Park only the first baseman faces into the sun. TEE MOTION WAS THEN CARRIED. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES WORKS COMMITTEE Councillor Trent pres·ertted a report of the Works Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the following~ 1. GURNETT ST .• · CURJ(Jl -It was agreed by the Committee in accordance with CoU11cil wish, that a plan to improve the intersection of Gurnett St. Harrison Ave. and Victoria St. should be prepared by our Engineer. and submitted to Council with specifications to tender. The Gommittee discussed ths possibility of improving Gurnett St. to Con~aught Ave. but after views expressed and consi{,erable discussion it wa._s decided to only look after the curve or intersection. 2. KENNEDY ST. WEST (DRAINAGE) This plan commenced last year and the preliminary drawings have been submittted to the Committee. The Committee viewed the situation at the site and concluded that we would recommend that a minimum amount of work as outlined by the Engineer should be undert.aken and that a proper plan and specifications be prepared for tender. ~~~·~·~·~ ...... 9TH REGULAR -10 -May 2,1966 COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED WORKS COMMITTEE RANSOM STREET (DRAINAGE) -at this point there was not a quorum to constitute a Committee. The Superintendent felt that there were certain other problems that should be reviewed on site. Therefore as Chairman of Works I felt it was my duty to continue in the Company of the Town Engineer and Town Superintendent., and bring in my report and conclusions to Council. Due to three new homes build on the south side of Ransom St. at the intersection of Temperance a drainage problem has occurred. There have been numerous complaints by the howemakers, re water being in front of their property. An attempt was made to come to some agreement with the homeowner immediately west Ra~som, ~emperance intersection to lay titles to conduct met •+ :tre aw!\y from this area but the Superintendent was refused. There has been an attempt to alleviate the situation somewhat, but this is only a temporary measure. I would therefore Recommend to this Council that our Town Engineer survey this situation and prepare a plan and specifications for tender. 4. INDUSTRY ST. NORTH -The Superintendent brought to the attention of the Engineer and myself a condition which requires immediate action. The property on the north ~est corner of Industry and Wellington St. E and bounded on the north by Centre St. is at present being filled in. This filling operation to filling a natural water course. The Engineer pointed out that this situation calls for some necessary sanitary sewer work. It was noted that the property owner oft he north-east corner was carrying out a fill operation to the rear of th his or their property and · tlis was causing a similar situati9n: I therefore rec9mmend that our Engineer assess these owo problems and advise th1s Council as to the proper steps to be taken. 5. It was pointed out by the Engineer the damage done to the finished grade by the Trucks parked on the road allowance. These trucks have signs on them indicating they belong to Midway Machinery Movers and Construction Co. It was pointed out by the Town Superintendent that he had taken steps to have these vehicles moved but did not meet with sucess. I therefore recommend that our solicitor be contacted to give advise dealing with this problem i.e. claim for damages, etc. It was also recommended by the Engineer that entrance to this prbperty should be restricted to the necessary 30' Which I heartly agree to. I would therefore ask Council to give permission to construct a substantial barracade to separate the property from the road allmrance with a 30' entrance. 6. It should be noted that due to an incomplete work schedule that certain work operations should be completed mn Industry St. north as specified in our agreement with Armitage Construction Co. TRENT: MURRAY "REsolved that the report of the Works Committee re meeting held April 22,1966 be aceepted." CARRIED. . ---· • •••-·.-o--·-~'-··~---·--• 9TH REGULAR -11 -May 2,1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED Councillor Illingworth asked what is meant by minimum amount of work on Kennedy West. Councillor Trent replied that it was intended to realign, carry the drainage north, and improve ditching. Councillor Patrick pointed out that the Ransom St. problem could best be solved by installing storm sewers which would serve the whole street. THE MOTION RI\.S THEN CARRIED. REEVE PATRICK IN THE CHAIR Mayor Davis presented a report of the Committee of the 1ih6le in which the committee respectfully submit the following: A Committee of the Whole meeting was held on Wednesday, April 27th.l966 at 8.00 p.m. the following members of Council were present: Mayor C.F. Davis, Reeve S. Patrick, Councillor C. Corbett, W. Davis, R. illingworth, J • Murray., W. Trent Mr.J. Reid , Town Engineer and Mr. Schneider, Architect were in attendance. Mr. Schneider presented final working plans and specifications for the Community Centre. Mr. Reid advised the Committee, that after a study oft he plans, he was satisfied that the Plans included all the various requests and was the type of Community Centre requested. The Committee recommends approval of the plans and specifications as presented and the calling of Tenders with closing date on May 19th.l966 at 4.00 p.m. D.S,T. The Committee aJeo recommends that an application be submitted to the o.m.B. for authority to spend up to $500,000.00 for the community·centre. As outlined in Special Community Centre Committee report dated April 5,1966 the Committee recommends that the Mayor and the Town Engineer contact the residents of the house on the South side of Aurora Heights Drive just west of the selected sited. It is also recommended that a special council meeting be held on Whursday , May 19th. 1966 at 8.00 p.m. for opening of Tenders C. DAVIS: ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that the report of the Committee of the Whole re Community Centre, dat'ed, May 2,1966 be accepted." Mayor Davis pointed out that calling tenders does not commit Council to anything. Councillor Illingworth askedthat the Architect be contacted for a sketch of the building for publication. THE MOTION WAS THEN CARRIED. '-"~-'"•·•-···-----r~-----.c~--~.~~. ~~ ~-·-·' 9TH REGULAR -12-May 2,1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED MEETING WITH O.W.R.C. POLICE ARBITRATION SIGNATURES ON CHEQUES Mayor Davis advised that the meeting with O.W.R.C. which the Engineer had been asked to arrange would be held on Monday, May 9, at 10.30 a.m. at their offices. Councillor Murray asked wby a meeting hadn't been arranged for last week. Mayor Davis said that this was the earliest the Engineer had been able to arrange it. Councillor Illingworth said that a letter should be sent to Mr. Matthews re the despatchers in arbitration. Mayor Davis said that there was a rart of the Police Association. a part. question if the despatchers are Council felt that they are Councillor Murray said that this was traught out in a report to Council in Coramittee of the Whole. The report was referred to the Finance Committe and at budget time it was felt that they were not. ILLINGWORTH: WILJHAMSON: "Resolved that the despatehers 1 be considered as outlined in the Police Act and be considered s.s part of the Police Association." Councillor Murray disagreed that they should be included as they are Town Employees. Councillor Davis aaid th he supported the resolution. The despat- chers have no representation and they are entitled to a voice. THE MOTION \'lAS THEN CARRIED. ILLINGWORTH: WILLIAMSON: SIMMONS: PATRICK: "Resolved that Mr. Matthews be appointed arbitrator for the Town of Aurora." CARRIED. "Resolved that all cheques of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora drawn on all accounts be signed on its behalf by C.F. DAVIS, MAYOR, OR STEWART C. PATRICK, REEVE AND COUNTERSIGNED BY WILLIAM JOHNSON, TREASURER OR DOUGLAS GOSBEE, DEPUTY CLERK." CARRIED, MAYOR DAVIS IN THE CHAIR '''' ~-~-~~-~ ... ~ .. --~· ~~~~ "• f. w? ~ f§iijfJJ!lEGtiW('TL -1$- REPORT' Oil' PLANNING C0~1MITTEE SUBJ'EcT REGULAR PLANNING BoARD MEETING " .. ,..,.,,,, "':": JJ"'"'"' ·l"Q)\W· ..!.-~£:, ;·· •• .1:;1-0t!f-';. MAYOR DAVIS, COUNCILLORS WILLIA:."!SON AND ILLINGWORTH ATTENDED THE REGULAR MEETING OF TilE AURORA PLANNING. BOARD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH, 1966 AT 8.00 P.M. THE FOLLOWING ITEM'S WERE.DISCUSSED, 1, TOWN HOUSES .;. BLOCK . A -GOLF GLEN REFE\'!ENCE IS MADE TO MINUTES OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING HELD MARCH 9,1966 TO HEAR ·PRESENTATION RE TOWN HOUSES IN GOLF GLEN. ON MARCH 18TH. L966, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MET WITH'MR, CONROY DOWSON, PLANNING CONSULTANT YORK COUNTY, WHO WAS TO STUDY PROPOSAL AND SUBMIT RE~ORT. THE CHAIRMAN ADVISED THAT REPORT HAD NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED FROM MR, DOWSON DUE TO OTHER DUTIES , AND MEETING HAD NoT BEEN ARRANGED WITH MR', GILL OF THE H.V.,C.A, REPORT IS TO BE AVAILABLE FOR NEXT MEETING. GOLF GLEN HOMEOI'IERS ASSOCIATION TO BE ADVISED WHEN REPORT TO Bli: PRESENTED. 2. OFFICIAL PLAN. THE CHAIRMAN ADVISED THAT HE HAD CONTACTED MR. BEECKMAN, OF THE OFFICIAL PLANS · SECTlON.D.M A.. MR. BEEC!IMAN ADVISED THAT HE HAD NOT HAD THE OPPO\'!TUNITY AS YET TO CONSULT WITH MR. DOWSON BUT HOPED TO DO :so WITHIN THE NEXT 2-3 }lEEKS. THE CHAIRMAN ADVISED THAT HE ~/OULD KEEP A CLOSE CHECK AND TAKEoEXPEDITE ACTION IF REQUIRED. . 3. SIX FLEX -GEORGE. ST •. THE PROPOSED CHANGE OF THE SIX FLEX TO AN EIGHT PLEX CONSITING OF 2-2 BEDROOMS•; 4-1 B~DROOM AJIJD 2 BACHELOR SUITES' WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD. IT IS SUGGESTi!:D' BY THE BOARD, THAT THE FRONTAGE OF THE EIGHT PLEX BE 100. FT, ON GEORGE ST. AND T~T· THE 3 tOTS JOl!'liNG ON TYLER ST. HAVE A DEPTH OF 99'6" AND BE CONSIDERED AS !'/ON'· CONFORMING AS TO LOT AREA AS REQUIRED BY BY-LAW 1051 ._ \,..,..-,,_=,--,.,.,-,'O"C7e=:o:o:-.~""==.-==~.-.~;c.·, "-~···•••" '''••~> "·=""" -----···· .••.. L_ . L ·· ~;unrour.aut':.:rr,. -1- 4, APARTMENT COMPLEX -TEMPERANCE. ST. _.. -··· .. .... ·' '2 "'' ,,...,..,., ~L:--;.. ,-· · ~J7._§D;J. '\ ~ l c6NSIDERABLE DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE R.EGARDING THE ADDITIOHAL LOAD THAT WOULD BE ~LACED 1N THE SEWAGE PLANT WITH THE DEVELO~MENT OF THIS PROJECT OF 56 SUITES, . TH~ DISCU~_SION WAS PRIMARILY CONCERNED \H':L')I THE MORAL OBLIGATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD~ KNOW']tNG THAT THE SEWAGE PLANT WAS OPERATING AT OR BEYOND CAPACITY AND THE . ' '· POJ!,nUTION OF .THE HOLLnND VALLEY WATERSHED.. ' ' ' ,;l'.T WAS THE FEELING OF S,OME MEMBERS OF THE BOARD THAT THEY SHOULD HOLDMEETINGS ''WITH OFFICIALS OF THE O,W.R.C. DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, LOCAL MEMBER OF THE LEGISLA\!VRE, ETC; HOVIEVER, IT WAS AGREED THAT AS THli WERE APPOINTED BY COUNCIL., THEY SHOULD REPORT To CoUNCIL, AND COUNCIL WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR '.TAKING .. THE ·REQUIRED.· ACTION. . A MOTION WAS PRESENTED TO T):!E EFFECT THAT UNTIL .SEWAGE PROBLEMS ARE RESOLVED AND A FIRM DIRECTIVE OBTAINED FROM THE OW.R.C. , THAT FUTURE GROWTH BE CUJ:l.TAILED. (THE FULL MOTION WILL BE FORWARDED TO COUNCIL FOR ACTION). THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT COUNC.IL TAKE STRONGER ACTION TO OBTAIN FIRM DIRECTION AS TO FUTURE ALLOWABJ:,E: GROWTH • . THE VOTE ON 'l'HIS MOTION WAS 3-3 WITH ONE ABSTAH!ER. THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE A!ARTMENT COMPLEX ON TEMPERANCE ST. WAS PASSED ON A 4-3 VOTE, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE TOWN ENGINEER FOR PROPERLY GRADED ENTRANCE TO .. COMPLEX FROM TEMPERANCE ST. AND SEWER CONNECTIONS. 5. GOLF GLEN SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT THE CHAIRMAN ADVISED TlLI\.T A TOTAL OF 44 BUILDING PERMITS, AS OUTLn"ED IN THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT HAD NOW BEEN ISSUED, AND A REQUEST HAD BEEN RECEIVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 13 TO COMPLETE PHASE 1 OF GOLF GLEN. THIS 12 LOTS ARE REGISTERED AND FULLY SERVICED •. IN THE DlSCUSSIO~! IT HAS POINTED OUT THAT A LEAST 6 OF THE HOUSE PRESENTLY BUILT 1-!ERE HAVING DRAINAGE PROBLEMS AND SEEPAGE OF WATER IN BASEMENTS. IT WAS THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD THAT THE ADDITIONAL PERMITS BE HELD UP UNTIL AN ENGINEERING STUDY WAS CARRIED OUT AND A REPORT SUBMITTED AS TO DRAINAGE AND WATER SEEPAGE PROBLEMS. IT WAS ALSO POINTED OUT TF.AT A HOUSE BUILT . ON FAIRI-IAY DRIVE DID NOT APPEAR TO HAVE CORRECT SIDE YARD ALLOWANCE AND THE B(I;!:LDING INSPECTOR WOULD Bj: REQUESTED TO C!IJCK. .'·····"·~~===""~"'"'=~~~--~.~~ -····---·-···'• _.,, ~::;·r: . ..,-c·, ~-•~<~··""' ••'•' ..... __ ,. • ·-·--··--C=~~·--.---->-,.~-''-----o~-~--~ '-·--- ~--~ ~.lf: :'.'1\EGtf~;:·cT, 6. LETTEE FROM D.M.A. RE BY-LAW 1657 ~~­ -/$ - MAi!c . :2 , r :t~6t;) DURING THE DISCUSSION ON THIS LETTER, IT WAS POINTED OUT THAT THE INTENT OF THIS BY-LAW HAD BEEN MI.SUNDEESTOOD. AS REQUESTED IN D.M.A. LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 24th.1965, ··IN REGARDS TO BY-LAW 1620, THAT THE BY-LAW SHOULD INCLUDE "SUCH STANDARDS THAT WHILE APPLICABLE.TO THE SUBJECT DEVELOPMENT, WOULD ALSO BE AVAILABLE AS REFERENCE AT SOME LATER D~TE, WERE THE MUNICIPALITY TO CONSIDER INTRODUCING FURTffi,!R APARTMENT DEVELOPME!j'TS." · IN ADDITION A LIST OF ITEMS WERE SUGGESTED FOR INCLUSION IN BY-LAW BY -LAW 1657 WAS INTENDED TO BE A BY -LA'I TO SET STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR APARTMENT . DEVELOPMENT, AND THAT A SPECIFIC BY-LAW AND SITE PLAN WOULD BE REQUIRED FOR EACH APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT OVER 35 FEET IN HEIGHT, UNTIL SUCH TIMEAS ZONING BY-LAW . WAS APPRQVED. ' THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT THE TOWN SOLICITOR ADD AN APPROPRIATE CLAUSE AND MAP TO BY-LAW 1657 WHICH WOULD DERIGNATE THE AREAS IN WHICH .MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS MAY BE ERECTED AND AT THE PRESil'lT TIME;NO AREA WOULD BE SO DESIGNATED. THE INTENT OF SUCH CLAUSE AND MAP \VOULD BE THAT THE MUNICIPAI,ITY WOULD ENTERTAIN SUBMISSION FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS ANll IF CONSIDERED TO HAVE MEEIT, A SEPARATE BY-LAW WOULD BE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 1657 AND MAP AMENDED TO SHOW AREA FOR DEVELOPMENT. · THE. BOARD CONCURRED 'IN THE OTHER COMMENTS OF THE LETTER REGARDING THE 100 FOOT ... ·: "'" . FRONTAGE.AS A MINIMQM FIGURE. AND THE ADDITION OF A BUFFERING PROVISION BE INCLUDED. 7. LETTERS .FROM M:tSiil· CHINN AND DR. PALMEE ~ I LETTERS FROM MISS CHINN AND DR. PALMER WERE READ REQUESTING TOWN TQ EXTEND DO DIE ST. WESTJlARD AND THEIR WILLINGNESS TO PROVIDE 66' ROAD ALLOWANCE. . THE BOARD REFEREED TO ITS MINUTES OF MARCH 29 ,1966 IN WHICH IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT THEY ACT IN ACCORDANCE 1>/ITH MR. SIMMONS AND PREPARE A JOINT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION. 8. CONVERSION -54 WELLINGTON ST.E. A REQUEST BY MR. MARTYN TO CONVERT THIS DWELLING INTO 6 APARTMENTS WAS NOT APPHOVED BY THE BOARD ON.MARCH 29th .1966, MR. MARTYN HAS NOW REQUESTED TO CONVEET li!EAR SECTION OF BUILDING TO 2 BACHELOR SUITS IN ADDITION'TO DUPLEX I!i' FRONT SECTION. THIS REQUEST WAS NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE .LOT 60' x 94" (5640 SQ.FT.) AS PROVIDED IN BY-LAW 1051. A TWO FAMILY Dj./EI,LING REQUIRES 7,000 SQ. FT. SO THAT THE PRESENT USE OF THE BUILDING AS A 2 FAMILY DUPLIEX IS NON-CONFORMING. _,_,_,,._~, ••~o-'•'~• •' -~~-~• • • • •~•v~o••·-~·~M•"'-'"''' > • •'•""''' ,,, '"''"'•'-~-•-••-«o• _. • , ~. .,~v-~~~--· ••-.. ••••••-~~-~--~ ~~·-- 9TH REGULAR REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT -16 -May 2,1966 MURRAY: "REsolved that this report be considered clause by clause." TRENT: CARRIED TOWN HOUSES Councillor Illingworth said that this has been hanging fire since June 7,1965. Planning Board should be advised that this has been delayed long enough and we should have a decision by next meeting. Councillor Davis said we should find out if Council is in favour of Town houses. Councillor Murray said that we won't know if we are in favour until we get the report from the Planning Board. CARRIED. SFFICIAL PLAN Reeve Patrick reported that County is drawing up a plan but Mr. Dowson has been extremely busy. We should get an answer shortly. CARRIED. SIX-PLEX --GEORGE ST. Councillor Illingworth said that lots were thought to be 200 ft. depth but when surveyed were found to be only 199ft. 6 in. so that the lots are 30 s~. ft. under the minimum. Councillor Wi~liamson said that the size of the building was not changed, but that 3 bedroom apartments were being replaced by bachelor apartments. CARRIED. APARTMENT COMPLEX Mayor Davis said that the letter from the Planning Board would now be brought forward. Councillor Williamson took exception to the statment that the report was not the opinion of the Planning Board. a ~uorum. was present at the meeting and it was the opinion of the majority of those present. Councillor Wllingworth said that the big problem ia a moral obligation on the sewage ~uestion. The Planning Board asked this Council for guidance in Mnrch. This has not been torthcol:'linp:. In the last 4 years there have only been 4 new apartments so we are woe1 •lly short of rental accoramation. There ia a definite need of this type of accomodation. .P¢~· ,j -·-· --·-. --·---. --~ •. ·--------------- ' 9TH REGULAR -17 -May 2,1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED APARTMENT COMPLEX CONTI}TlJED This area is not suitable for any other type of development. There is no problem with the entrance. The Planning Board Chairman mentioned a school problem, but the majority of the apartments are bachelor type; There may be upwards of 30 additional childeen. and GEORGE ST.school can handle the increase. The $400,000 assessment represent reoughly 1 mill in taxes, with ao attional demand on services. Aurora's retail sales per capita are going down. Based on need for diverse housing and trend to rental accommodation we need this type of development. Apartment owners are helping to defray taxes on single family dwelling. Councillor Murray said that some of the Councillor's statements are way out. whole thing has not been brought out. He agreed we need rental accomodation, The but to the it must be in the proper location, and this is not the proper location. We go o.w.R.C. a week to-day • can't they wait until we get O.W.R.C. ruling? Let Councillors take feeling of Council to the Planning Board -he did not believe they are doing this. Another thing, it begins to look like this man will get the permit and then not build. AMENDMENT MURRAY: TRENT: RESOLVED THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO A MEETING OF THE FULL PLANNING BOARD. Councillor Williamson said that a decision was made on the ball diamond, and all counci.llo.rs were not there then. Counci],lor Trent said that it. would appear for the first time the Planning Board feels so strongly on a 1[Uestion that they sent a letter to Council. There must be some fear in Planning Board's mind. Reeve Patriclc said that this is an area of land that is obsolete. We cannot build . s.ingle iiwellings there. This would be an asse;t tq the Town. Councillor Corbett a,greed with the plan, b,;_t thought we should find out from .0. W. R. C. :if th.e sewers can take this. · · · · · Deputy Reeve Simmons saiil that he Nn 't see the hUrry in this: He would like 'to wait until after the meeting with O.W.R.C. AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT ·.· ILLINGWORTH: SIMMONS: Reeve Patrick may lose the "Resolved that this matter be d.eferred l:ntil meeting with' Officials of 0. W.R. C. re sewage ima reported at the next Council' in.eeting·.' .-. -._ -.-' '--, said Council is always 'referring ·matters. We. need the assessment project. · . · · · .. . . ahd we Councillor Williamson said that t.he .O.W.R.C. s.aid we .can build on existing s.ewers and Planning Board are aware of this· .. We told Planning Board they must make a decision now we are deferring the decision. ~~~~~~~~~~ ~-i "i 9TH REGULAR -18 -May 2,1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED PLANNING BOARD REPORT Co~ncillor Murray said it was aasy to eay we can build on existing sewers, but there is only a certain capacity left in the Plant, &nd we must use it wisely. Councillor Trent pointed out that the letter did not ~efer to sewage only. Douncillor Illingworth said that no supporting evidence of added cost was :ntroduaed at Planning Board. He felt that the real problem is lack of guidance, which Council should be able to give after meeting with O.W.R.C. Councillor Davis f8~~essed concern with the entrance on Temperance St. It is not safe unless ajoining land is acquired." AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT CARRIED. 5· GOLF GLEN SUBDIVISION -Atready dealt with. 6. BY-LAW 1657 CARRIED 't. LETTERS FROlM MISS CHINN AND DR. PALMER. CARRIED 8 . 99NVERSIOm -54 WELLINGTON ST. EAST. Counicllor 1-lilliamson said that he felt the by-law did not apply since the house is alrea.dy multiple family. AMENDMENT WILLIAMSON: PATRICK: "Resolved that permission be given Mr. Martyn to convert back rooms to 1Jachelor apartments. Reeve Patrick pointed out that bachelor apartments increase assessment. This would mean free taxes for awhile. Councillor Illingworth said that bachelor apartments are not considered single family dwellings under by-law 1051. There may be a parking problem The lot is only 5,640 sq. ft. while 7,000 is required for a duplex. Councillor Williamson said there was ample space for 5 cars. Councillor Trent said that Toront has a slum problem because older housing iB converted to multiple family use. We may be creating &.~Ulil conditions. Councillor Williamson pointed out Mr. Martyn had the courtesy to come to Council and ask permission even though he didn't need to. AMENDMENT DEFEATED. :~. ,,,,.,, .. ,,.,""' ,., ••·''.'':_;:·,:~.,':.~:-~;'.~, r ~·· 1 . ., ,,,,.,,.~:·'• -,;~""-""~~-''"""''~-~:.·.· .... , •• ~_.,_,.? -·~·-·.,·;,;:;. \ 9TH REGULAR -19 -May 2,1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED PLANNING BOARD 9. EXTENSION OF INDUSTRY ST. NORTH. WILLIAMSON ~~" PATRICK: AMENDMENT liliL"LIAMSON ILLINGWORTH "Resolved that this clause be held in abeyance for discussion in Committee. ILLINGWORTH: PATRICK "Resolved that recommendation of Planning Board re ferred to in Cluse 9 be referred to the Town Engineer for immediate report." CARRIED. "Resolved that the report of the Planning Coli\IDi ttee dated April 29,1966 re several items be accepted as amended rega~1ng Clause 4 and Clause 9." CARRIED. Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Planning Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the following: Reference is made to minutes of Council dated February 28th.l966 resolution was carried when the following Resolved that the Planning or appropriate committee of Council for the municipalities of Newmarket, King and Whitchurcy be invited to meet with the Planning Committee of Council for Aurora to consider the possibility and ways and means of forming a joint industrial committee and to report findings and recommendations to respective Councils It should be noted that~ East Gwillimbury should have been included in original motion. A joint meeting was held in the Aurora Council Chambers at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, April 30th.l966. ~he following were present: Whitchurch Reeve R. Farquharson -Councillor H. Nauta Nemwarket Mr. H. Grant -Chairman of Planning Board Aurora Councillors Williamson, Illingworth, w. Davis. After considerable discussion it was agrel!d thil.t rep:t'esemtatives ;rould report back to their respective councils with the following recommendations. L. Formation of a Joint Committee or Industrial Development with two representatives from each municipality. 2. The Joint Committee ;rhen formed, would investigate ways and means in Which Committee could operatie in such projects as (a) Duties of Committee. (b) Carrying out a survey and preparing a brochure of area. (c) The costs that may be involved in preparation and printing of brochur~e and other costs that may be involved • . , ~---"·~---.....• •>·-~---·~·---~-·---· l. 9TH REGULAR -20 -May 2 , 1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUTED. (d) The benefits that would be available to respective municipalities. (e) Method of communication between joint committee and respective mm;icipalit.ies. 3. Municipalities to forward Names, addressess and phone numbers of appointed representatives to the Town Office, Aurora On receipt of names an organization meeting will be held to elect Chairman, Secretary, etc. It is the recommendation of the Planning Committee that two members be appointed as outlined. WILLIAMSON: ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that the report of the Planning Committee, re Joint Industrial Development Committee, dated May 2,1966 be accepted." CARRIED. Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Planning Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the follm<ing: The Planning Committee met at 11.30 a.m. Saturday, April 30th.l966. All members in attendance. The following items were discussed. 1. A request from Hollings holdings, who are building car wash at south enil., mopping Plaza, to i.nclude Gas pumps in connection with the car. Wash. Referred to Fire Committee for study and report. 2. A request from Mr. Peter Ash to add a garage and building extension at the rear of his present house ".n·'-clir.ic. B.eferred to Building Inspector for clarification as to Land Use and Zoning B.egulations. 3. Copy of H.V.C.A. Minutes redevelopment of C.B.C. Property at south limit of Town and copy of a letter from o.w.R.C. Your Planning Committee recommends that no action be taken until after Council delegation discusses matter with C.B.C.AND O.W.R.C. AND reports. 4. Request for a Building Permit received from C.B.C. to erect footings only for shopping Plaz.a. Your Committee recommends that no action be taken at this time until land has been re-zoned and request for permit re-submitted for consideration at that time. Councillor Murray asked what legal right Council had to refuse permit. The Official Plan for the area doesn't hold Water. Councillor Illingworth read a letter from Dept. of Planning and Development rePublic meeting and O.W.B..C. He said that Councillor Murray had said that Saytar would sell and not build and then read a newspaper clipping in wic which C.B.C. is referred t referred to as a wholesaler of land. Councillor Murray said we never had an officiap plan for this area. MURRAY: TRENT: :Resolved that Clause 4 be referred to the Solicitor for a legal opinion and that the rest of the report be accepted." CARRIED. ,,_ .,.,, 0 ""'=""~"""''O'N' • --.. -~,_,,,,_,_,,,.~,~--"'"''''"'''''"'"""'~"~" ,',C.•o > 0''' ''-<••~•-<•'·'"''"'"""':..'~" -~---,>~--'-•- :·, ,, 9TH REGULAR -21-May 2,1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED ''''··'-- PARKS COMMITTEE 1967 CENTENNIAL WORKSHO(-> ~--·-···--···~-----~-~· Councillor Murray presented a verbal report on work in Centennial Park. He asked for permission to call tenders on the ball screen and for the tennis court. HURRAY: DAVIS: 11Resolved that the Parks Committee be authorized to call tenders for the ball screen and tennis court at an approximate cost of $150.00.11 CARRIED. MURRAY: "Resolved that the ball diamond be placed in the WILLIA!1SON round bowl area designated by Council. That is with the plate located to the west and the batter facing east." CARRIED. Councillor 1?. D•wis presented the following brief On Thurs. April 21 I attended a Centennial Work Shop held at the Richmond Inn at Richmond Hill. Mr. Brockie of the Ontario Centennial Planning Branch was the Chairman of this very interesting and informable meeting. There is material available to any committee to help plan a program for centennial, through the Ontario Centennial Planning Branch, which has 18 advisory committees and 70 women re~resentatives on the Regional level. In Aurora we have l1rs. Armstrong who is a member of the Womens Activity program. Tl'.E> IlE.tdr,!LBre.nch would like to seeevery community and individual set up a IJrogram for the coming year. The program and guides presented at the meeting were too extensive to condence in this report, so I would like to submit the information to our Centennial Committee. There is one item though, that I think might be of interest to our main s_:treet business section and that is the Norwick Plan This plan has to do with restoration of any dowtown area. All particulars can be obtained from the Norwick Union Insurance free of charge. DAVIS, W: PATRICK: "Resolved that the material from the Centennial Workshop be turned over to the 1967 Centennial Committee." CARRIED .... "" . ·~··-~·-··=="='=" ~-·-··" ··-·- 9TH REGULAR 1967 CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE PROGRESS REPORT - 2 2-May 2,1966 The re-organized 1967 Centennial Committee met fot the first time on Friday, April 29th. l~ayol:-C.F. DAVIS and D. GLASS agreed to serve as co-chairman of the Conmittee and ~. D.Gosbee was appointed secretary-treasurer. It was decided at this time that the Committee would, for the time being, hold regular meetings on the first and third mondays of each month, and the first of these meetings was held on May 2,1966. The C.Oinmittee decided to deal with cennennial activities under two headings. 1. Parks project 2. Programme The members of the Committee examined the Plan prepared by the architect and it was decided that the committee would, before the next meeting, visit the sites in a body. The Chairman of the Works and Parks Committee and the Works· superintendent will be invited to attend the next meeting of the Committee to discuss a work schedule. The Committee has decided to confine i~.s program of activities to a single weekend in 1967. Groups and individuals will be invited to submit suggestions. All groups planning special events to mark centennial year will be asked to co-ordinate their activities throught the committee to avoid conflicts in dates. While no funds have been provided as yet for a centennial program, the Committee will require , and Councill will be asked to provide, some money this year for Planning the Program. The next meeting of the Committee will be on Monday, May 2,1966 CORBETT: DAVIS:C: "Resolved that the renort of the 1967 Centennial Committee, Dated May-· 2,1966, re progress report, be accepted." CARRIED 'L~"--~-<c''"' .. ····-··· ~~~~~-~--=-----~"""' '"'" ••W-'" ••·•• "·"'·" "•--•"""""''""'"'"• """" -------C-•. ---••• --------~----~=·-"•·----"'" 9TH REGULAR --23 -May 2,1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED WORKS COMMITTEE ~~~-~--~--~---- Councillor Trent presented a report of the Works Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the follwwing: Meeting held at Town Office , 27 Yonge St. S. Aurora, present at meeting, Councillors Co-bett, Davis, Members Trent, Murray and E.A.McGreogr, Town Supertendent, ITEMS DISCUSSED l. That a by-law be prepared making the Town Superintendent a perminent employee. 2. The dismissal of three \\fork employees. 3. That the brief prepared by the Town Superintendent be presented as a resolution until such time as proper by-law is prepared. 4. Announcement that a meeting between J. Reid, Town Engineer , E.McGregor, Town Supt. and the meml3ers of the Works Committee scheduled for Friday, April 22,1966 at 1.00 noon. 5. Accessories necessary for the new compres~or. 6. Meeting to be arranged ;ri th Mr. Strachan of D. H. 0. ;L, Th10 Cmmmi ttee agreed that Mr. McGregor had proved to be a capable Superintendent in the last six months and therefore should 'be accord_. ed the perminent :r:osi tion of Town Su:rerintendent . •'' ,-. 2. Chairman Trent invited all members present; to parti~ipate in ·any discussion. Mr. McGregor ;ras q-oeetioned by Councillor Davis c.on~erning the dismissal ?f th:ree employees. Mr. McGregor answered all q_uestions posed. After a :j.€mgthly discussion it was ai;>reed py t)Oe CoiiLmittee that we as a Committee had no aiternative but to agree with the Town Sur>erintendEjnt. 3. · It was felt by the Committee that until such time that a proper by-law was drawn up that we as Gommi ttee _ ,. mld presentt the SUperintendent Is brief as a resol·u_tion of council so . as ·to dispe.l a;i:ly misunderstanding as to the authority vested in our superintendent It should also be noted that in this brief prepared to govern our superintendent that provisions a:re made to gov-ern the men. 4; The Town Engineer requested a meeting so that he· might prepare the plans for this comingyears work schedual. The Town Superintend- ent was invited to accompany the members of the Works Committee. '""~•·•·· •' • •'• • • '' -~-• • -• '' • • • •••<.~-"-', •, '",-c;-;:-,.,-;=..-~A'•'•~·· -~· -·-·•·•--,-oT-"'·=v-r.~~"'-"''~-:"','l',..-=-~====~ 9TH REGULAR -24 -Mar 2,1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED WORKS COMMITTEE 5. The Town Superintendent presented a list of the equipment necessary for the new Compressor ordered. l. Breaker 2. Compactor $476.00 plus tax $332.00 plus tax This Committee agree that the machine is useless without these recommend that Council approve purchase of s&ne and the Seal of attached hereto. tools and therefore the Corp. be 6. It was brought to the Committee's attention that Mr. Strachan felt Aurora was not _ doing enough in the line of road improvements. The Committee therefore fntend to send a letter to Mr. Strachan to address this con1Jni ttee. It is hoped all members of Council will avail themselves ·>f this meeting when arranged. TRENT: MURRAY: "Resolved that the report of the Works Committee, dated April 29,1966 re several items be accepted." Councillor Illingworth stated that there should he discussion on the brief on the duties of the Works Superintendnet when it is received. Deputy Reeve Simmons said that the Liaison Committee would meet· with the three dismissed men if they wished. 1967 CENTENNIAL FIRST MEETING CARRIED. Councillor Corbett presented a report q-fthe 1967 Centennial Committee in which the Committee respectfully submit the following Minutes of the 1967 Centennial Committee held in the Conncil Chambers on Friday, April 29,1966 at 7. 30 p.m. PRESENT CHAIRMAN MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER C. DAVIS MEMBER M. BINNIONS D. GLASS MEMBER H. GRARI\M C. CORBETT "EMBER B. GILBERT W. DAVIS SECRETARY WM. JOHNSON -----·· OOM--·--~--.. --~ --~ . .,~--------w ......... ~-"·······M-0~--~-----'-····-~- .~ 9TH REGULAR -25 -May 2,1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED 1967 CE~nENNIAL CO~WITTEE REPORT Chairman Davis Welcmmed the new members to the Committee and expla'ined that the purpose of the meeting 'ras to re-organize the committee following the resignation of several members. Following discussion Mayor Davis and D. Glass agreed to act as co-chairman of the Committee. Chairman Davis outlined briefly Agrora's Centennial project for the new members and stated that it 1<as the func;j;.i,on' of the Committee not only to see to completion of the project but also to rfan the Town's Centennial programme. Representatives of other groups will be acWed to the Committee from time to time, with the present Committee serving as an executive committee. It was decided that furture meetings of the Committee 'rould be luncheon meetings to be held on the first and third mondays of each month. Next meeting to be held at Cousins Fiesta Room, on Monday, May 2,1966 at 12.00 noon. W".DAVIS CORBETT: "Resolved that ther eport of the 1967 Centennial Committee , re minutes of first meeting, dated !1ay 2,1966 be accepted." POLICE COMMITTEE CAR WASH TEMPERANCE ST. CARRIED. Councillor Illingworth presented a report of the Police Committee in which the committee respectfully submit the following: For some time n01i,~~.~ Police Cormnittee has received complaints from members of Council':l··W•Ci,ttring Council meetings ,regarding traffic and parking problems in the vicinity of the Car \Vash on Temperance St. On February 28th: 1966 your Committee reported that "observation of this area revealed no apparent curp,ent problems and no complaints have beel). received. No problems a]i,\)',i,anticipatedO There, it is recommended that no further actiori.'lf'~'{'J;equired" However, comp.laints have continued. to be received thr.ough members of Council, but only during Council meetings. The Police Department have been requested to keep this area under serveillance and take action against aey offenders. •'o<~·~·-·~· ;•;·~--, -• • ••••• •-·--·~·•-•••~-•· -~ •• ·-·--··• ••••·_,•,·• ••••-"•"""""""' 9TH REGULAR -26 "' May 2,1966 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED ,z POLICE COMMITTEE During the week-end of 23/24 April a close watch was maintained an no traffic or parking infrac~i 0 ns were noted. Since the opening of the car-wash it is interesting to note that the Polce Dept. have only received one complaint re parkin~ on Temperance st; in vicini~y of car wash. during the period the Aurora Tank and Welding used the building, complaints were received more freQuently. It is most difficult for the Police Dept. to take any act)i,.op when complaints are received second hand by means of a Council meeting. !t is· ·.<>ga:iin. requested that if members of Council receive complaints re traffic, parking .. :q:f.,~:)' other matt'ilr that pertain to the enforcement of law and order, that they adv;Lse .. ~:Pmplinants to direct their complaint directly to the Police Dept. at the time the_.:i@ei(l.ent o~curs. While it is realized that in the large majority of cases, no tra;ffic 9.r parking by-law is brolcen, but with the coming of better weather and increa~~·'usage of the car wash, the possibility of complaints will no doubt increase, therefore it is recommended that the operator of the car waah be invited to meet with toe Police Committee to dicuss ways and means to improve the operation of the car wash The area north of the building vras supp~a;d to have been prepared as a parking lot, but this has not been done. A meeting of the Police Committee will be held on Wendesday, May 4th.l966 at 7.30 p.m. or if this is not suitable due to short notice, a special meeting will be arranged. ILLINGWORTH: WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the report re Car Wash, dated May ;2 ,1966 be accepted." · CARRIED SIMMONS: "Resolved that the meeting ad.journ." PATRICK: CARRIED The meeting then adjourned ~~~~- MAYOR ............... .. ............. ~~--~~-~-----.,. ,, .,