Loading...
MINUTES - Council - 19670206~---~~~,~---~--~~~·--------··-----~-------------------! '-···~ MINUTES OF THE 3RD REGuLAR MEETING OF THE couNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AuRORA HELD IN THE couNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, FEBRuARY 6, 1967 .. AT 8:00 P.M. PRESENT: MAYOR C, F. DAVIS (IN THE CHAIR) REEVE J. MURRAY DEPuTY-REEXE J. WILLIAMSON COuNCILLORS BuCK, CORBETT, DAVIS, ILLINGWORTH MJLLER AND TRENT Point of Privilege MuRRAY: "Resolved that el!laki!lg be not permitted in the CoUncil Chambers Until the hear- ing of all delegations or Until 9:00 P.M., whichever is later." MJ;LLER: CARRIED. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES CORRESP@NDENCE LETTER FROM THE AURORA AGRICuL- TuRAL SOCIETX WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the minU-tes of the DAVIS: meetings of JanUary 9, JanUary 11, January 16, JanUary 21, JanUary 26, and JanUary 30 be adopted as printed and circUlated." CoUncillor Buck asked that the minUtes of JanUary 16 be amended to show that the CommUnity Centre Board named by the Striking Committee is an interim Board only, MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. A letter from A~rora AgricUltUral Society reqUest- ing permission to rebuild the fence aroUnd the Town Park as their Centennial project, MURRAY: WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the offer of the A~ora AgricUltUral Society be accepted and that they be granted permission to rebuild the fence aroUnd the Town Park." ~-· ···~~···-------~-------·-------.. --.. ··---··----j 3RD REGUt~ MEETING Iii ~ ~ ~ ;W:EiB.RuARY 6t 1967.- CORRESPONDENCE CONTIN~;~EU Amendment TRENT! lr:Resdived. that the resolloltion be amended to refer the lettei' to the :Parks CoipiD.itt~e for _ ~df~Any .. and repoJ;>t back to council pt:i.Or to February 15 1 if necessary at a Specii11 Meeting.;" . I!ILING-WOiiTH t AMENDMENT PEFEATEDo Amendment I'fiJ,INGWORTH: DAVIS I .iij{esdived that the motion be amended ~6 :i>ead that the reqUest is approved -inprinciple.and that the.Parks Qommi-iitee !J)eet with the Agrie; ul tUral Societ;Y: so. that an agreement_may be reached as to type of fence." LETTER FROM THE AURORA AGRICuL- TuRAL SOCH!T:;( RE. PARK CLEAN-uP LETTER FROM AURORA FIRE DEPARTMENT Mi!ENDMENT CARRIED • MOtion as amended carried. A J.etter from the AllTora AgricU-ltUral Society regarding clean-Up of the Towri Park following the Horse Show.: ILL:tNG\IioR±Fi : WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the ietter be referred to the Parks Commi.ttee for study and report." CARRIED. A letter from the A"'Tora Fire Department re inspec- tion at tha home of Dr.-E.-A.· Costello, Brookland Crescent.- MURRAY: CORBE$T : "Resolved that this letter be presented tomorrow night at ilhe Special Meeting," WILLIAMSON: ILLINGWORTH: CAJmiED. "Resolved tha.t ali correspondence from the Fire Chief be referred to the Special Meeting." CARRIED. ~--''"·····~~--~---~~--------------· ,.,~. L~ 3RD REGuLAR MEETING - 3 - FEBRuARY 6, 1967 CORRESPONDENCE CONTINuED LETTER FROM THE ONTARIO MuNICIPAL BOARD LETTER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT LETTER FROM MR. J.D. REID RE SERVICES IN GOLF GLEN LETTER FROM MR. J.D. REID RE GOLF GLEN AGREEMENT A letter from the Ontario MUnicipal Board enclosing their Order dismissing the application for approval of Restricted Area By-law 1692-66. BUCK: "Resolved that the report be accepted." CORBETT: CARRIED. A letter from the Department of Transport recom- mending the closing of Irwin Avenue. WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the letter be held TRENT: Until the Police Committee report is presented," , CARRIED. A letter from J. D. Reid re services in Golf Glen subdivision. WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that consideration of this MILLER: report be deferred Until the Engineer is present," CARRIED. A letter from J. D. Reid re Golf Glen Subdivision agreement, ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that this letter be MILLER: deferred Until the Engineer is present," AMENDMENT DAVIS: "Resolved that all correspondence from WILLIAMSON: the Engineer be deferred Until the Engineer is present, with the exceptior of reports on the water system and the Sewage Treatment Plant," CARRIED. ~ I "-~T--~ 3RD REGULAR MEETING .... 4 .-; FEBRUARY 6, 1967, QQggESPONDENCE CONTINuED PROGRESS REPORT FROM J.D, REID LETTER FROM rlffi. T•.oB. McPHERSON· RE PARKING TICKETS LETTER FROM THE AURORA RECREA- TION COMMITTEE LETTER FROM MR. HARVEY BELL A Progress Report from J, D, Reid on Sewage Treatment Plant Conversion, ILLINGWORTH: MuRRAY: n:-:,;solved that the Town Engineer be aUthorized to proceed with final plans and contract docUments of the sewage disposal plant fo~ submission to o~w.R,C, and the seal of the Corporation be attached thereto," CARRIED, A letter from Thomas B, McPherson re Parking Tickets, DAVIS: "Resolved that the letter be ILLINGWORTH: referred to the Police Committee for their fUrther information on parking tickets." CARRIED. A letter from the AUrora Recreation Committee re their year-end report. WILLIAMSON: ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that the letter be received and filed." CARRIED. A letter from Mr• Harvey Bell tendering his resignation from the AUrora Recreation Committee .•. ILLINGWORTH: MURRAY: "Resolved that a letter of apprecia-· tion be sent to J\llr, Bell advising him that his resignation is accepted with sincere regret and thanking him for his service; and that a suitable token be presented to Mr, Bell at a coUncil Meeting. II CARIUED, councillor Illingworth gave notice 6f a motion respecting the handling of correspondence, L r··~··~·~·"~·'"·"~~···-~···· ·~--·--·· I ~-•• -...> 3RD REGULAR MEETL~G - 5 -FEBRUARY 6, 1967 COMMITTEE REPORTS REEVE MuRRAY IN THE CHAIR FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Mayor Davis presented a report of the Finance Committee : "The Committee. met on Th U:rsday, FebrUary 2 1 1967 1 at 8:00P.M. and the following items were duly considered and herewith include appropriate recommendations : l. Preparation of a 5 year Capital ExpenditUre Forecast Considerable progress was made in this matter although not finalized pending receiRt of more complete data concerning estimated f tUre capital school requirements. 2. Sale of DebentUres -CommUnity Centre Complex Due to indications tnat a more favoUrable bond market condition is apparent the Committee recommend that tenders be called for the sale of debentUres · in an amoUnt of $624 1 085.00. This tender call to be sUbmitted sUbseqUent to the approval as to form by the Ontario MUnicipal Board of an appropriate debentUre by-law. 3. Fiscal 4gent The engagement of a Fiscal Agent to undertake the issuance of Town of AUrora Bonds was deemed not warranted at this time and therefore not recommended. 4·. Sale of PUmp, lVIotor, Valves, Etc, The Committee considered the asking price deemed applicable for the sale of the 300 H.P. pUmp, motor and various appUrtenances thereto, It is recommended that an estimated value of this Unrequired eqUipment be obtained and let oUt for attempted sale thereof. 5.. Committee of AdjUstment -ReqUest for HonoUrari1 The Committee recommends ~hat the members of the Committee of Adjustment receive an annual honarariUm on the same basis as that allowed the AUrora Planning Board and that the 1967 budget estimate be set accordingly. r-~---,----~--~· -~---------~-------- I 3RD REGULAR MEETING - 6 -FEBRuARY 6,. 1967. · COJI/.11\UTTEE REPORTS CONTINuED FINANCE COMMITTEE 6, Financial Assistance Requested By The AUrora REPORT CONTINuED Minor Hockey Association The Committee recommends tha~ CoUncil approve the Underwriting of the indicated deficit of some ~~1,100, 00 in this instance only and that in fUtUre recommend that the Recreation Committee be re%Uested to look after similar type matters and b dget accordingly, 7, Purchase. of Office Equipment The Committee recommends that prices be obtained on certain items such as adding machine, electric gestetneru typewriter and desk for consideration at b dget time, 8, Sale .of Lots.~. Industr;r: Street The Committee recommends 'tilat the apprai·sed valUe of lots on IndUstr;;: Street, deemed ·"'"t required for municipal p~poses be obtained in order that the appropriate by-law may be prepared offering these lots for sale. 9, The Committee concerned itself with the matter of placement of appropriate insUrance coverage on the Aurora CommUnity Centre complex · and recommend that costs be obtained for repla~e­ ment valUe of the building and its contents. 10, The Committee hereby recommends that Mr. Miller, p, Eng, be authorized to present his brief at the Ontario MUnicipal Board, annexation · hearing scheduled for March 1, 1967 at the stip- ulated daily rate chargeable for said appearance," DAVIS: WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the report of the Finance Committee, dated February 6, 1967 1 re several items, be accepted and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto,'.' CARRIED. r~·'"·-~-~"~~~~~"·-·------ ., -. ' \ \: i \ 3RD REGULAR MEET~NG \. ! i : j ·, - 7 -FEBR"ARY 6, 1967. ~... . '" · · ... C!QMJYTITTEE REPOR~S. CONTIN"ED . ' "' lPJ·'¥~ ,, : ' .. :. ' i .. ! ' ·-:;;} ;,. -::-'"y \ .. · UO ... NCJ.;L IN M~or ~~"'~ted tJ:e following re:por~G ·of - ___ ....,.__.. , _________ .. ---~--, ~ :J " ·--· ,. .C.O~ITT.EE qo"'ncii in Commi t'te:U:_. wh.ich-wae held over from .R.El?.ORT }he meeting of, J.rur:a..ry 30. ·... . ... '· ·-\, »coUncil in Committee met with members of the AUrora Police Asoociation :Bargaining Oommittee ···to· d.;is.Cus.s the-1966 Poli.ce.Agr..e$$.rrt';. The committee recommends that,. inasmuch· as Clause 20 was not disc~ .. vd.th the Po.liC'e-· · Association at the time of settlement' t):l.is . clause be de,Leted from the·e.greeml'··-t • ... .•. Clause 20 Reads : ,This .Agree,·mt shall prcrvide · for and be for· the 'benefit of persons who were members or as,sociated members of the Police .. Association on the date of settJ.ement or·the .. . contract dispute." -~-.--... DAVIS: Vt'ILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the report of Colincn in Committee re 1966 Police .Agre~ ment· b~J'LCcepted." . ··-.•. ,,_ CARRIED.· . -~ ' ·-·-· -·-.. ~~ MAYOR DAVIS IN THE CHAIR WATER COMMITTEE REPORT -~" ....... _ ·-.: -· Reeve :r~J'lrray presented a report ·Of the Water Committee : "Water Committee met on Friday,· Je.nllar;~r 20, .~967 at 2:00. Present Mayor Davis, Reeve ~ray, CoUncillor Davis, superintendent McGregor, Engineer J. D. Reid~ The Committee recommend the following i tams to collncil. and pli:rchase of equipment wl;lere necessary" ···-·· 1~ Proper recording metero should be installeu to record the total town water cons~ptio~ Approximate co.st $2.500.00. ,. ~-.. -· .... ~~---·~ r .-.·. ·---.. _____ ,.. ·--· ·- --..... ~ •·. r··~~·~· ··---· ':......:.., .. r'···-~~ 3RD REGULAR 1KEETING ... 8 -FEBRuARY 6, 1967 .. COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINvED WATER COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINuED 2. Preliminary information to determine the best type of treatment of Aurora water should be obtained, This would involve field tests to be ~dertaken by a pilot treatment plant g~ing the s~er months~ There are several firms who do this and we recollllllend that they be invited to submit prices. Ap~roximate cos-t.$3,200.00. The Committee wo ld ask Cou.ncil•s approval before proceed...; ing with the work. 3. The overall plan of the water distribution system should be brought ~·to date includ- ing new subdivisions and extensions. Approx- imate cost $30o.oo. 4. A well orgar.dzed system of flu~hing hydrants should be rigidly adhered to d"'ring the · s~er. season of 1967 to minimize ~satisfactory tests reports and iron sedimentation, 5. A planned program of the replacement of small pipes.in trouble areas should be ~dertakeri, and we recommend that the s~ of j~3,ooo.oo b.e .allocated annually to take care of this problem, 6, To s~ply and instal~ a standby p~p at the .north wells to s pplement the existing p~p. 'I'he approximfi.tA r.nRt of $2,'100.00. 7. To inspect and paint the south end .. elevated tank. Approximate cost of $4,000~00.- N!IJRRAY: CORBETT: "Resolved that the rettort of the Water Committee dated Febr ary 6, 1967 be - accepted and the seal of the Corpora- tion be attached hereto,u CARRIED, ,-~~~· .. ·~·=·=="' 1 -~--------·~--~-------- 3RD REGULAR MEETING - 9 - FEBRUARY 6, 1967. COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINuED PLANN.ING COMMITTEE Dep""ty-Reeve Williamson presented a report of REPORT the Planning Committee : COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD REPORT "The Planning Committee met on Tuesday, January 31, 1967, with representatives, of Canadian }fitchell Associatus· Also present were Ma~or c. F. Davis and B ilding Inspector A. E. J~b. lVJr, Knox of Canadian Mitchell Associatej'l presented a new propofial and pl~ns re Golf Glen S~division and Springb rn West S~division. The Commitdee reviewed the proposal and recom- mended a n mber of minor changes, After these changes have been incorporated in the proposal by C~nadian Mitchell Associates the plan is to be s~mitted to the Planning Committee for referrfil to the Planning Board at the earliest opport nity," W~LLIMmON: "Resolved that the report of tue M RRAY: Planning Committee dated Febr ary 6, 1967, re meeting with Canadian Mitchell Associates, be accepted." CARRIED. Deputy-Rtteve Williamson presented a report of the Comm ni ty Centre Board : "TheuCommunity Centre Board met ou Friday, Febr ary 3. Also present were Co ncillors Corbett and Miller and l\IJr, Batson, Before presenting ourureport, I wish to make a statement, whic~I wo ld like the Clerk to enter in the min tes. • ~--·-~·-·-- I I !i I! II !I I , .. _,:~ ·-~ 3RD REGULAR MEETING -10-FEBRU'RY 6, 1967. COI.'Il'IIITTEE REPORTS CONTINuED CQ].(!lVluNITY CENTRE BOARD REPORT The members of the Board have c:nanimoUsly agreed that this is an interi~ or caretaker board and exists solely for the pUrpose of ensUring that all work on the CommUnity Centre is satisfactorily completed before the Town officially accepts it, FUrthermore, this board is convinced that e. permanent Board mUst be appointed by this sc··mmer, and is determined to see that this is.done, 1, The Board reviewed the Architect's Report No. 6, In view of a nUmber of points arisin.g from this report, inclUding a recommendation that the present contract be terminated and a sUpple- mental contract be signed covering the remaining exterior1work and any Unfinished work, the Board will. meet with WJr, Schneider, on Wednesday, FebrUary 8, at 7:00 P.l'll. 2, The Board recommend that the acting manager be aUthorized to pUrchase the following eqUipment. 1. refreshment booth eqUipment, at S-'1 approximate cost of $2,195. plUs P.S.T. 2. workshop tools, at an approximate cost of $200. 3. fUrnitUre for the Control Room and viewing loUnge at an approxi- mate cost of jr,l50. 00. 3. The Board recommends that T-1:r, '3atson be authorized to obtain firm qUotations and delivery dates on the following : 1. AUditoriUm FUrnitUre, i.e. 500 stacking chairs and 30 stacking tables with six- c · ,:;ht foot extensions, complete with dollies, 2, drapes for offices, stage, aUditoriUm and viewing loUnge, 3. record player 4. plastic spray for dressing room floors - and rubber matting for corridors, stair- ways, etc. · ,-·0-=U»~=""''"="-=•=<===--,"'--=•~~~~--'~~~-----="-~~-~ -----·-·~~j=~-~-·~----~- 1 ! 3RD REGULAR MEETING -11-FEBRUARY 6, 196~. C'Oli'IJ'·'ITTEE Rli'P'1RTS :;n rTT rUED • .1 _)~\ ,'J. • .l;.l I, • . ' -. CJ!IcJJ:'UNITY CENTRE BOARD REPORT CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE REPORT 4. The Board reviewed a proposed folder con- taining rates, etc. to be in effect Until September 1, 1967, and aUthorized Mr. Batson to have a qUantity of these printed, 5. With reference to the letter from the AUrora Recreation Committee regarding policy on the Use of the centre by the Recreation Committee. A letter will be sent to the Recreation Committee advising that the facilities will wherever possible be made available to them on Mondays, TUesdays, and Wednesdays, at the regular local rental rates. 6. Bids were received for the provision of janitor services. The Board recommends that the low bidders, Aurora Janitor Service and Barton's BUilding Maintenance, be reqUested to divide the service between them for the balance of this season, at an approximate cost of $300. per month. 7. The Board aUthorized Mr, Batson to emply part-time staff as reqUired, 8. The Board confirmed all bookings received to date by the acting manager. WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the report of the ILLINGWORTH: CommUnity Centre Board, dated FebrUary 6, 1967, be accepted and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto·," CARRIED, CoUncillor Davis presented a report of the Centennial Committee : I I 1: ·'; j I I ' r----~~~."~ I '·-~~~---...._--~-- 3RD REGULAR MEETING -12 -FEBRUARY 6, 1967, COJ\IIJ\IIITTEE REPORTS CONTINuED CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE ·REPORT WORKS COJ\IIlVIITTEE REPORT 11 The 1967 Centennial Coi:nmittee met on Tuesday, JanUary 31 to discUss Centennial programmes. A bti(!get was approved for the weekend of JUno 15 ... 18, 1967. The Committee recommend that a grant of $3, ooo. be made to the 1967 Centennial Committee for interim financing of Centennial programmes," DAVIS, W.: CORBETT: "Resolved that the report of the Centennial Committee dated FebrUary 6, 1967 be accepted, and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto. 11 CARRIED. CoUncillor Davis presented a report of the Works Committee : ttThe Works Committee met at 10:00 A.M. Sat1'rday, FebrUary--4,· 1967, with all members of the Comm::.~ ~-· Town SUperintendent McGregor and CoUncillors · Corbett and Miller in attendance, The following it_ems were discUssed : 1. AUrora Credit Union · The · CC>mmitt.ee ~iscussed the invitation of the AU:!:-ora Credit nion.and aUthorized members of tho Works De}lartrb.ent to join on a '\Wllintary . basis, 2. Tree Removal . · · · .. .. . .. , ·. ··Town. S0 perin.tendent authorize.d to obtain a .quotation from the Richlilond'Hill·Tree Seririce for the removal of a limb of a tree, located on Town Property, Wellington st. E. that could prtasent·a. danger to an adjacent residence. ) ,-~·-·-·-· --. ·····-······-----~"-------·------------------------- ! i.. __ • r:: 3RD REGULAR MEETING 13 -FEBRUARY 6, 1967. COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINuED WORKS COMlVIITTEE REPORT 3. Fences-Ad"oini Town Town S erintendent a t orized to investigate- the condition of the fences adjacent to the right- of-way on Jasper Drive and on Glass Drive near st. Joseph's Separate School and report. 4. E*uipment ~e Town SUperintendent reported that the Town equipment is not adequate to handle snow conditions at the present time, Due to the heavy crUst on the snow, the equipment is breaking down all the time, as CoUncil will notice when the accounts are submitted for payment. Two of the trUcks are in poor condition, with one considered to be not roadworthy, This truck was repaired last year at considerable expense, but is still considered unsafe and should be replaced. In addition, our new truck was damaged in a recent accident, throUgh no faUlt Of our staff, Your Committee has authorized the Town Superinten- dent to rent a truck to replace the damaged vehicle and recommends action as follows: (a) #1 Truck, purchased in 1958, be taken off the road immediately and replaced by a new 1 ton truck. (b) The Town Superintendent prepare a report on all existina equipment, and what new equip- ment is req ired to bring department up to an acceptable standard, 5. Snow.Removal · It was reported that some difficulty is experienced in snow removal both on the street and in the Municipal Parking Lots due to parked cars. Some of the cars parked in the parking lot have not been moved for a considerable period of time. Yo~ Committee recommends as follows : (a) The matter of the cars parked in the parking lo~ be referred to the Par~ing Committee, for st dy and report and the s ggestian that the existing by-law be reviewed and p t into effect. - r-~,~--~~-~~~-~,~---------~------·~-------·-----· 3RD REG 0 LAR MEETING --14 ;.., FEBRuARY 6i 1967. C01ITHTTEE REPORTS CONTINuED WORKS COJ\IIMITTEE REPORT '' 5. (b) The matter of the car · parked on the streetube referred to the Pol:'.· JuCommi ttee for st dy and report, with the s ggestion that the overnight parking by-law bo reviewed, 6, Sanding It was reported that the Department of Highways had commented as to the amount of salt used,,in sanding the roaj'l.s. This subject had been disc~ssed by the Town Sttperintendent with the Chief of Police a:n.d highway officials and it was felt that theamoLtnt recommended by D.H.O., while possibly su:itable for highway use, was not satisfactory for Town use, Your Committee recommends that for SafetyJs sakn the present method of mixing salt and sand as used by the Works Department be retained, Your Committee authorized the Town Superintendent to order sand as required, 7. Li tteri:q.g of Streets It was reported that some difficulty is being experienced at newspaper drop off points, when the paper wrappings are left lying around, instead of using the disposal facilities which has been provided, The worst location is the Globe And lil[ail box near the corner of Yonge St. and Royal Road, and it is believed the fault lies primarily with the Box Operator rather than the home delivery boys, Your Committee request that a letter be forwarded to the circulation department of the Globe L~d mail, bringi:q.g this matter to their attention and requesting their co-operation. 8. Barrie Resolution In accordance with Council's instru<:tions of January 30, 1967, your Committee studied the resolution received from the City of Barrie, regardi:q.g subsidy payments under the Highv1o.ys Improvements Act. While it was realized that I ! ! r--~~···~--0·~~·---··----- ,._,, 3RD REGULAR MEETING -15 -FEBRUARY 6, 1967. COWIMITTEE,,.EEPORT,S.CON1'INUED WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED 8. Continued •• ,. there is a different subsidy schedule for Cities and Towns making up part of a County, it was felt that the resolution if accepted by the Government would benefit all municipalities expecially in the 100% for connecting link and the 50% for all other work. Therefore, your Committee recommends that the Council of Aurora support the Barrie resolution in principle and specifically those actions of the resolution·applying to Towns making up a part of a County. 9. Connecting Link In general discussion regarding the connect- ing link for Aurora, it was suggested that instead of Aurora doing the construction and claiming 90% from the Province, that it might be more effieient and economical for the Province to do the construction and charge back 10% to the J\'tu.nicipali ty. Your Committee recommends that a letter be forwarded to the Department of Highways re~uest­ ing a meeting to discuss this proposal. ' ,,,, •''~'' "•'o -~,_..;:'.-. 10. Budget The Works Department Budget is being prepared aiJ.d will be submitted as soon as possible. DAVIS, W.: "Resolved that items 4,5,6,7,8, and ILLINGWORTH: 9, be discussed separately and that the report of the Works Committee dated February 4, 1967 be accepted and actioned as approved, and the seal of the Corporation attached hereto." CARRIED.· __ .. ,.,""- ''iF· ~ # ~ I .. ,. -.. , .. __ .;Mv ......... ,;:c,·y,;';•,ij:· 'i'i-'>(i~·!i~'" ' -•4~-"-·•~-~ -~~~-·•·>~-~-'""-=H;;.,.,.,,,...,_~,,.,..,~T~~"~'-~~--<--~--'<-.--.o~~-.~,~~---~~---~---e ·, .. _, ____ , 3RD REGULAR MEETING -16 -FEBRUARY 6, 1967. COMl'!IITTEE REPORTS CONTINUJED PROPERTY COMMITTEE Councillor Corbett presented a report of the REPORT Property Committee : POLICE COMMITTEE REPORT "The Property Committee considered the request of the Aurora Historical Society for the use of a room as a workshop and for storage. Th0 CommittGe recommend that the Historical Society be granted the use of thG small machine room, which is not now in use, on the second floor of the Municipal Building." CORBETT: "Resolved that thG report of the MILLER: Property ,Committee, dated February 6, 1967, re Historical Society bo accepted." CARRIED. Councillor Trent presentGd a report of thG Police Committee : "As a result ,of a motion at Special Meeting of Council January 30, 1967 the Police Committee investigated (l) the typo of ticlcet use,d in Aurora ( 2) method of payment. The Committee dis,cussed this problem with Cheif Langman. The Chief recollimende,d ... a) ,Get a new supply of revise,d Parking Ticket,s made, after approval by Auditor, Town Clerk, Magistrates, this office and Council. b) Auditor t,o s,et up fool-proof ;method of ac,cepting payment at i;he Police Station. c) No political interference what,s()ever, and, when people have a. complaint, the person should b,e encouraged to plead "Not Guilty" and state their ca,se in court. Th0 Committ,ee agree with the Chiefs recommenda- tions. The Committee further recommend that ( 5} five days be allowed to make payment. The Committee also have samples for the perusal of those responsible in drawing up the new traffic tickets.' ~·'"~~-~~"·-·--·,~~·······~-~-·------------·-· JRD REGULAR MEETING -17 -FEBRUARY 6 1 1967, '·· COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED POLICE COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED POLICE COMI'/liTTEE REPORT RE CRUISER ~w POLICE COMI'IIITTEE REPORT RE IRWIN AVEI'rUE TREi'ifT: BUCK: "Resolved that the report of the Police Committee re traffic tickets be adopwed and that the Clerk take the necessary steps to implement the committee recom- mendations." CARRIED. Councillor Trent presented a report of the Police Committee : 11 As a result of what appeared to be high cost of maintanance to the front end of Police Cruiser #804, the Police Chairman was deligated by the Police Committee to meet with M. Binions and report back to the Committee the results of that meeting, The Chairman compaired the work orders and the notes as shown in our Town Ledgers and it would appear that there was a misinturpetation of what work had actually taken place, Rather than three consecutive alignment jobs there had been other work which could have been misconstrude as front-end aligmnent work," TRENT: BUCK: "Resolved that the Police Committee report re: Cruiser #804, front-end alignments be adopted." CARRIED. Councillor Trent presented a report of the Police Committee : "As result of a Police Committee report presented at a Special Council meeting dated January 30, 1967 Item 9, Iiir .• T. s. Khanna, Assistant Traffic· Engineer for the Department of Transport investi- gated Irwin Avenue. Mr. Khanna recommends that Irwin Avenue be closed at its east end where it meets Yonge Street. Your Police Committee concur with Mr. Khanna's recommendations." r~--~~--~.~ ... ~···----~. -··--··· . ·--------------~·------~----·--·-··-------~-----------·------ ~ 3RD REGULAR MEETING -18 -FEBRUARY 6, 1967, Q9.JJ:¥§ITTEE REPORTS C.QB1..IN!IJ:ED TRENT: "Resolved that the Police Committee BUCK: Report re: Irwin Avenue be adopted and actioned by the Works Department and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that the meeting continue CORBETT: if necessary to 11:30 P.M. and no later." CARRIED. WILLIAMSON: "Resolved that the report be IV!IJRRAY: referred back to the Police Commi ttGe for further discussion with Mr. Khanna," CARRIED, SERVICES COMl'HTTEE Councillor Miller presented a report of the R."EPORT Services Committee : ]!;e:W BUSINESS "Rodents problem, Aurora Heights Drive, respect- fully submit that Pest Control Services in Barrie be engaged to control situation, at a nominal cost of $14.00 per month." IULLER: "Resolved that the report of the Services BUCK: Committee dated February 6, 1967 be ~ accepted and the seal of the Corpora- tion be attached hereto." CARRIED. ILLINGWORTH: "Resolved that due to the Good WILLIAMSON: Roads seminar the regular meeting of February 20 be cancelled and special meeting be held on February 13 and February 27." CARRIED, "5 . l•lijc' . . '·"'·• ' ·V~ . I ' I .p } ''i' 3RD REGULAR MEETING -19 -FEBRUARY 6, 1967. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED WILLIAlVISON: "Resolved that whereas pursuant ILLINGWORTH: to the provisions of the Municiral Act, R.s.o. 1960, Section 234, the bond held by the Town of Aurora, covering security of those officers handling municipal monies, must be produced to Council at a meeting held not later than February 15th. In each year and Council shall further direct where said bond shall be deposited for safe keeping. Therefore, be it resolved that the surety bond be deposited in the Town Safety Depo:sit Box." CARRIED, WILLIAlVISON: "Resolved that a suitable plaque ILLINGWORTH: be installed in the Lobby of the Community Centre containing the names of the members of Town Council for the years 1966 and 1967 and the seal of the Corpora- tion be attached hereto." CARRIED. DAVIS, w.: "Resolved that the account of ~IIURR.\Y: Richmond Hill Tree Service in the amount of 1tl,748.50, for removal of trees, under the Dutch Elm disease programme, be paid, and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." CARRIED. ~~'"~~ ·-·---~---··-·-·--·---·-------.---.. '''"''""--.·---· I I 3RD REGULAR MEETING ;... 20 -FEBRUARY 6 1 1967, L.-" NEW BUSINESS CONTINUl!."'D DAVIS, W,: ILLINGVIORTH! "Resolved that in accordance with the Wor!{s Connittee report dated February 4, 1967, that authority be approved for the purchase of a 1 ton truck and that the Works Connittee prepare specifications and request tenders and that the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." CARRIED. ILLINGWORTH: CORBETT: "Resolved that mr. L. Rosenberg be proposes for appointment to tho York County Hospital Board to represent the Tovm of Aurora." CARRIED. Councillor Trent withdrew his notice of motion re parking lots. Councillor Miller gave Notice of Motion re a delegation to Ottawa re Connunity Centre grants and purchase of the Post Office. Councillor Miller gave Notice of Motion re outdoor rinks with artificial ice. Mayor Davis made an an:t'louncement on the engagement of inspectors for Golf Glen Terraces : G. v. Kleinseldt and Associates Ltd. Consulting ~lgineers, have tentatively agreed to undertake the inspection of Golf Glen houses. Mr. Von Bulow of this firm will visit Aurora at 10:00 A .m, on Wednesday, February 8 at which time he will examine one of the houses with a view to preparing a letter of acceptance out- lining the limitations of the inspection, the time required and the cost. ,~~-~~~s.W.'AV.<=>"~~6,,~ ... ~~~'~'~'"•_U___,_~.~~~ .• ~------·--~---~----- L._..-J __ .._, __ ,., 3RD REGUAAR MEETING -21 -FEBRUARY 6, 1967. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUEll TRENT: "Resolved that ])ff_:r, Lambert Willson be CORBETT: reappointed to the Holland Valley Conservation Authority and that the Parks Chairman be also appointed to, this board for two years 1967-68," CARRIED, It was announced that Aurora will host a reception at County Council on Thursday, February 9. T!l'URRAY: "Resolved that twenty-five Town ILLINGWORTH: of Aurora blazer crests be ordered," CARRIED. WILLIAmSON: "Resolved that the meeting adjour:n. mURP~Y: CARRIED. ' ~· :J1) ~ ,/) ,---~~....,.,. 1-\.Aro~ ~ c.--h~«~ "'