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MINUTES OF THE 15TH REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN 'tHE COOl'ICIL CHAMBERS ON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6,1966, AT 8.00 P.M.
PRESENT
REEVE
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLORS
S.G,PATRICK
R. SIMMONS
COURBEI'r, DAVIS, MURRAY, WILLIAMSON,
In the absence of the Mayor the Clerk called the meeting to order and asked for a
resolution appointing a Chairman.
WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that Reeve Patrick ta.ke the chair."
SIMMONS:
CARRIED.
REEVE PATRICK IN THE CHAIR.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
,;.:JRRESPONDENCE
AURORA YOUTH
ORGANIZATION
MEETING RE
SUNNYBROOK
SUBDIVISION
WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the minutes of the meetings of August
SIMMONS: 15th. and 22nd. be adopted as printed."
CARRIED.
A letter from the Aurora Youth Organization requesting permission
to hold a tag day in the week of September 12-19.
Councillor Murray said he was aware that the organization wished
to hold a Tag Day, but it was his understanding that they wished
Council to designate one day within that week on which it could be
held.
MURRAY:
DAVIS:
"Resolved that permission be granted the Aurora Youth
Organization to hold a Tag Day on September 17th. 11
CARRIED.
.A letter from )?arkingson, Gardiner, Roberts, requesting a meeting
'• . to be held with Council in Committee to discuss Sunnybrook
Subdivision.
Councillor Murray pointed out that the suggested date was the one
on which a meeting of CORDC is to be held.
CORBETT:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that the meeting be held on Tuesday,
September 20th.1966."
CARRIED.
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15TH REGULAR - 2 -
September 6,1966
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Deputy Reeve Simmons presented a report of the Property Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submit the folloWing:
The property Committee met on Wednesday, Aust 31,1966 at 7.00 p.m. and recommend as
fullows:
1.
2.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
That a new strom door and frame front qe placed on the police building.
That the Town Superintendent be authorized to purchase five wire little baske.ts,
30" high at a cost of $20.00 each and to attach appropriate signs to each basket.
The baskets are to be placed at various locations on Yonge Street,
That the Town Superintendent obtain prices for the repairs required to the roof
of the band shell in the town park,
~hat a man be engaged to work a few hours each day for the purpose of ensuring
that the toilets in the town park are opended between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and
9.00 p.m. and to keep them clean.
Mr. Carl Quantz has passed his examinations and is now a qualified sewage treatment
plant operator. A certificate will be presented to him by the Mayor at the next
regular meetiR~ of Council
Mr.J.D. Reid, Town Engineer, presented a report outlining the Sewage Trr:r.tment
Plant tests undertaken and their final results.
That the works department construct a new roof of coloured corrugated steel otl the
Lawn Bowling , McMahon Park. The cost of the same is covered by Town insurance.
That repairs to the roof of the Works Building be carried out as soon as possible.
These repairs are minor.
SnJMONS: "Resolved that the report of the Property Committee, dated September 6,1966
re several items be accepted, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto."
CORBETT:
Councillor Davis asked if the baskets referred to in item No. 2 have a large or small
me~.
Mr. MacGregor said they are the same as those used in Toronto.
: "'·~puty Reeve Simmons said that repairs wbuld have to be made to the bandshell roof this
tll or the roof would have to be replaced in the spring.
CARRIED.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTI~niED
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT
The C-~'lsultant will report progress to the Planning Board Bi-monthly.
The Planning Board expressed fUll confidence in the draft Official Plan prepared
by the County York Planning Office and concurred in the chail.ges outlined in a. latter
dated July 8,1966 and restricted Area. By-law # 1576.
In view of the urgency, to have the draft amended and compieted for early· presentation
a. letter should be sent to Mr. Deeks requesting him to pro6eed with his duties as < · ·lined in the terms of re:rerence as above.
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Mr.S, Golds rllquest for me.:l.sonet1;es on Reuben S:breet wits considered a.hd it was
resloved that Mr. Gold 'be .!l.dv~seci that the Planning Bba.l'd obJeets to a.M advises
against any further· !!i1Jltiple ·i'a.mily com;tru.ct'icn until theToW'n' s Sewage Disposal
pro91em has b<:;en S+tfficiently alleviated
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"REsolved that. the report of the Plan.ning Committ.ee, dated S.eptember 6,1966
be discussed, each item separately, and accepted."
1. Councillor whHrunson said that it was the feeling of the Planning ]3~a.rd that this
road allowa.nG!e iblild be reqtt:l.:redATith the expansion of this subdiiri'~~>;;n."
CARRIED.
2. Do~cillor Williamson said Mr. Case is willing to designated this area. as part of
his 5% contribution for parks but he is wondering if he can be reimburse~ for the
services already installed.
Deputy Reeve Simmons questioned accepting this since this area is already designated
green=belt and said he felt there is property at the back of the subdivision which
would be · . .1 better as park land.
.. Councillor Williamson pointed out that the report is asking only for authority
··· · to meet with Mr. Case and said no action could be taken until the result of the
i meeting is reported back to Council.
CARRIED.
3; Reeve Patrick said the recommendation did not set a maximum fee.
Councillor Williamson said that the fee had been set. He did not have the figure,
but it is not exorbitant.
Councillor Davis said he doesn't think we have any alterJaative. The Official Plan
has been held up a long time. The sooner we get action the better; and if this is
the only way to get it he is all in favour.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTI!TIJED
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Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Planning Committee
in which the Committee respect~lly submit the following:
The Planning Board met at 8.00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23,1966 with
Councillor Williamson and Mayor Davis present.
Several items were discussed
1. Mr. Case had enquired about the closing of the road allowance
between lots 22 and 23, and asked for a ruling of whether this would
remain open or not.
It was resolved that the road allowance between lots 22 and 23 on
registered plan 550 remain as established and Mr. Case be informed
of the resolution by letter.
2. Some discussion took place regarding a proposed park and pond
in Block A of Plan 550 as part of Mr. Case's 5% contribution to
park lands under the Subdivision Agreement. This 5% to apply to
the area that has been approved to date in Plan 550.
The question of reimbursement for services arose and Councillor
lqlliamson and Mayor Davis to contact Mr. Case in the near future.
3. It was resolved that Mr. Deeks be retained as Planning
Consultant as set out in Planning Board terms of reference and
County Planning Consultants letter of July 8th.l966 as follows:
"With the assistance and · conperation of the Town Administration,
undertake the necessary actions to secure the approval of the ,
revised official Plan by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the
Approval of Restricted Area By-law # 1576 by the Ontario Municipal
Board, both in their present forms to be amended as per
Mr. G. Dowson's letter of July 8,1966.
In pursuance of item # 1 the consultant will be required to liaise
with the appropriate governemnt Officials, attend Public meetings,
and attend Ontario Municipal Board hearings on behalf of the
Planning Board.
In pursuance of item # 1 the Consultant should work in close
liaison and cooperation with the York County Planning Office.
The Town of Aurora, will be res~onsible for costs of publishing,
reproduction and advertising of both the Official Plan and Xoning
By-law as eequired on the advise of the consultant and the directions
of the Department of Municipal Affairs and/or the Ontario Municipal
Board;
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT
4. Carried.
Report of Planning Cow~ittee carried.
Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Police Committee in which the Committee
!'"·~pectf'ully submit the following:
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HIRING
POLICE
CONSTABLE
That the Application of Wayne T. Duckenfield, 10 Irwin Ave. for Cab Driver's
Licence be granted.
WILLIAMSON
CORBETT
"Resolved that the report of the Police Committee re Cab
Drivers Licence be approved."
CARRIED.
Councillor Williamson presented a report of the Police Committee in which
the Committee respectfully submit the following:
The Police Committee met at the call of the Vice Chairman, Councillor
Williamson on September 2nd. at 8.00 P.M. Councillor'· Williamson and
Councillor Corbett present.
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The Committee r€.cc=ends as :follows:
1. That M.E.McClenny be appointed to the Police Force as 1st. Class
Constable.
2. That an additional Constable be appointed from the remaining applications.
WILLIAMSON:
CORBETT:
"Resolved that the report of the Police Committee dated
September 6,1966 re hiring o:f Police Constable be accepted
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. 11
Councillor Williamson said that approximately 12 applications had been
received and that the Committee had not seen them all since they were in the
hands of the Chairman who was out o:f Town. Everyone however was aware of
Mr. McClenny's qualifications and it was :felt that he should be engaged to
:fill the vacancy. In addition since it was felt that the Police Department
has been short-staffed :for some time we should engage another conatable.
Councilor Murray said that the Police Co~mittee was authorized to fill a
vacancy , not to hire an extra man. vfuile he did not disagree with he
hiring o:f McClenny, he did not agree with hiring a second man.
CARRIED •
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
YOUTH
ORGANIZATION
Councillor Murray presented a verbal report on the Youth Rally held on
September 2. The organization elected there own executive and will be
pretty well running their own affairs. A new executive will be elected
in December, so this is only an interim executive.
Councillor Davis said that if the young people show the same enthusiasm
in running the organization as they clid in organizing it, it will be
most sufcessful.
DEPUTY REEVE SIMMONS IN THE CHAIR
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Reeve Patrick presented a report of the Finance Committee in which the
committee respectfully submit the following:
The Finance Committee met on Thursday, September lst.1966 and respect-
fully submit the following:
1. Ttat the graphotype machine be sold to the Aurora-Hydro Electric for
the sum of $500.00 This machine is no longer required ~ for Town
purposes since assessment rolls are now processed by the County of York.
2. That Council, at this time, does not join C.O.R.D.C. at a cost of
eight cents per capita. The Committee do recommend that this matter
be reconsidered the beginning of 1967.
3. A study of monies available to undertake the construction of asphalt
sidewalks on Yonge Street, indicate that same was not availble this
year and the Committee would recommend this item be included in the
1977 budget estimates.
4. Other items co the meeting agenda were referred for further
investigation and reported at a subsequent meeting.
PATRICK:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that the report of the Finance Committee, dated
September 6,1966 re several items be aacepted as amended.
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15TH REGULAR - 6 -
September 6,2966
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
FINANCE COMMITTEE
ITEM # 1
ITEM # 2
ITEM # 3
CARRIED
Councillor Williamson asked if the only reason for the
recommendation was the fact that we don't have enough money
in the budget. If so we have just sold a machine for $500.00
which we didn't expect, so we are short only $300.00.
Deputy Reeve Simmons said the Committee felt it would be short
sighted to spend so much money with such a. short time left,
when by not joining until 1967 we can get membership for a
full year at the same cost.
Councillor Williamson said the next year's Council may not
wish to join.
if
Councillor Murray said that/Aurora waits to next year to join
it will be only one of many municipalities joining, but by
joining now we could get in on the groundwork.
Councillor Davis said he thought we should look at the
question carefully. While he felt we should join, he agreed
it would be unwise to spend so much money now.
CA..llROED
Councillor Murray asked if this meant no further repairs would
be done this year on the Yonge St. sidewalks.
Deputy Reeve Simmons said this is what the report implies.
Councillor Murray said if ever the Town needs to spend money,
it needs th to be spent. on sidewalks. At least we should
spend the $500. realized from the machine.
DAVIS:
WILLIAMSON:
"Resolved that he Yonge St. side-walks be
repaired as finances permit."
CARRIED.
REPORT AS AMENDED CARRIED.
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15TH REGULAR -7 -September 6,1966
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONTINUED
POLICE
ARBITRATION
BY.,.LAW #
1670-66
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Reeve Patrick presented a report of Council in Committee in which the
committee respectfully submit the following:
Council in Committee met on Monday, August 22,1966 it is the,
recommendation of the Committee that Thomas B.McPherson, represent
the Town of Aurora in the Pending Police Arbitration proceedings.
PATRICK:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that the report of the Council in Committee dated
September 6,1966 be accepted."
CARRIED
Reeve Patrick presented a report of Council in Committee in which the
committee respectfully submit the following:
Council in Committee met on Wednesday, August 31,1966 for further
study of By-law # 1670-66.
The Committee recommends as follows:
1. That appropriate signs be attached to utility poles where this
is possible in conformity with the By-law.
2. That the Traffic safety officer and the Town Superintendent
survey other areas specified in the By-law and report back to
Council in Committee with recommendations on the location of signs.
3. That an amendment ·, to By-law # 1670 be prepared incorporation
any changes reaulting from the report referredto above and any
other changes deemed necessary by Councd:l."
PATRICK:
SIMMONS:
"Resolved that the report of Council in Committee, dated
September 6,1966 beaccepted."
CARRIED •
REEVE PATRICK IN THE CHAIR.
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15REGULAR 8 September 6 ,1966
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SCHEDULE
ICE TIME
AND RATES
NEW
COMMUNITY
CENTRE
NOTICE OF
MOTION
NEW BUSINESS
J.D. REID'S
SEl<AGE
TREATMENT
PLANT
REPORT
Councillor Williamson asked if any action had been t~~en as yet to
schedule ite time and set rates at the Community Centre.
Deputy Reeve Simmons said that the Mayor was to arrange ameeting of the
Community Centre Board.
Councillor Davis asked what progress was being made/at the Community
Centre. /
Mr. Batson said the building is about two weeks /ehind schedules due
to labour shortages and delay in the delivery of \Steel.
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I Councillor Williamson referred to his notice of 1motion at the last regular
meeting of Council and said he was holding it ip abeyance until all
Councillors are present. i
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Deputy Reeve Simmons introduced a resolution(re the Sewage Treatment
Plant
Resolved that Council acc~pts the report of the Engineer with respect
to the conversion of the 1932 plant and requests a preliminary
certificate of approval from th8 0.1>/.R.C. in order to proceed with
the conversion.
CARRIED.
Councillor \>lilliamson said he noted in the papers that the Town of
r'"""EDON
NEHMARKET
Q.Y.R.
Newmarket was granting the freedom of the Town to the Queens York Rangers.
He was under the impression that this is an honour granted to a
Regiment after years of association with a town and he didn't think
hhat Newmarket had this associaiton with the regiment.
Councilor Murray pointed out that the 12th York Rangers, the predecessors
of the Queens York Rangers, were the County Regiment and had a c~ose
association with Newmarket. He said also that a number of Newmarket
residents are presently members of the regiment.
MURRAY: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned."
WILLIAMSON:
CARRIED.
THE MEETING THEN ADJOURNED.
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