MINUTES - Council - 19671002('"
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MINUTES OF THE 18th, REGULAR MEETING OF COUJilCIL, HELD !N '!'HE C~ CH.AMlllmS
ON MONDAY OCTOBER 2, 1967 AT 8.00 P.M.
PRESENT
MAYOR
REEVE
C OUJIWILLORS
visitors.
CONFlRMATIO~l
OF MINUTES
CORRESPONDE~TCE
-SENIOR PUBLIC
$CHOOL -"SOD
'l'ffiU!ING CEREMONY"
ELECTORAL
DISTRICTS
CONSUMERS"
GAS
COMMITTEE OF
JlUlJUSTMENTS 1
WHITCHURCH
TOWNSHIP
C, F. DAVIS
D. J. MURRAY
BUCK, CORBETT, DAVIS, ILLINGWORTH, MILLER and TRE~!T.
Mayor Dav:i:s introduced Mr. K. B. Rodger to the Council and
MURRAY:
ILLINGWORTH:
"Resolved that the m:lmutes of August 20th,
September 5th. and 18th. 1967 be adopted
as printed and circulated."
A letter from Mr. Wilson of the Aurora Public School Board
inviting the Mayor and members of Council to attend a "Sod
Turning Ceremony" at the Senior Public School Site, Wellington
St. \vest on Wednesday, October 4th, 1967 at 2.30 P.M.
MURRAY:
ILLINGWORTH:
"Resolved that the letter be accepted and
filed."
CARRIED
A letter from Mr. Conroy Dawson, Planning Consultant, County
of:-;tork encloSin(J' co1)ie~ o"!: York County '~o:ps shCn·riil.:, both
the Provincial and Federal electoral districts.
ILLINGivORTH:
TRENT:
"Resolved that a letter of thanks be sent
to Mr. Da•~son and the maps to be held in the
Clerk's Office for Council's use."
CARRIED
A letter from J. C. McCarthy, Consumers' Gas advising that
no changes are proposed "in the present level of rates now
being charged to Cons1uners of Natural Gas in Aurora.
BUCK:
DAVIS ,ol:
"Resolved that the letter be received and
fii.ed.11
CARRIED
A letter from Mr. T. Keer, Secretary, Committee of Adjustment
for Whitchurch Township giving notice of hearing for October
12, 1967 at 7.30 P.M. at Gormley, for the Application for
consent by Mrs. George Q.uantz to convey e. parcel of ,land
approximately 200' x 400' to be used as commercial site •.
This is part of lot 84, Con. 1 (E/S of Yonge st. North)
ILLING\WRTH:
DAVIS,W:
"Resolved that a representative of Council be
present at the hearing."
CARRIED
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18th. REGULAR
PLANNING
BOARD
RAILWAY
MUSEUM
ROYAL
CANADIAN
LEGION
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R EMEMBEBANCE
DAY
THEATRE AURORA
SHOPPD!G
CENTRE
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2 OCTOBER 2, 1967
A letter from Mr. Hill, of the Planning Board enclosing the
Board's reports on three subdivisions, Golf Glen Terrares,
Springburn West Ltd. and Cherry Constructions.
ILLINGWORTH:
CORBETT:
"Resolved that these re1;>orts be held over to
a Special Meeting of Council on Tuesday,
October lOth. 1967 at 8.00 P.M.
CARRIED
A letter from the Canadian National Railwavs advising the
Town that the King Station is no longer available. Two
letters from the Ontario Municipal Board giving notice for a
hearing on October 23, 1967 and asking if the Town wishes
to go ahead with the hearing.
BUCK:
MILLER:
"Resolved that the date of the O.M.B. hearing
be confirmed.
CARRIED
A letter from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 385, informing
that their annual Remberance Day Service will be held on
Sunday, November 5th, 1967 starting at 1.45 P.M. at the High
School. The Legion requests perraission to hold a church
parade, subject to the approval of the Police Department,
and for financial assistance for the cost of the Service
forms and a memorial wreath, and that the Town proclaim the
week of Nov. 4th. to Nov. 11th. as Poppy Week. The Legion
would also like to hold a "mile of pennies" at Yonge St. and
Hellington St. \~est.
ILLINGWORTH:
MURRAY:
"Resolved that all the requests of the
Legion be approved, subject to the Police
Department approval of the parade.
CARRIED
A letter from A. Merkur and Sons Ltd. re the proposed
establishment of a movie theatre in the Aurora Shopping
Centre and a request to purchase the adjoining land to the
north from the Town.
BUCK:
DAVIS,W:
"Resolved that this be referred to the Planning
Committee for ·study."
CARRIED
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18th. REGUALR
BICYCLE
RELAY
RACE
AURORA AND
DISTRICT HIGH
S CHOOL BOARD
ACTION
LH!E
FIRE
CHIEF
DELEGATIONS
3 OCTOBER 2, 1967
A 16tt9r from Mr. Popple, Director of Recreation for the
Town of Newmarket outlining the route of the race and the
pit stops.
Reeve Murray stated that he will make the necessary arrange-
ments.
A letter from Mr. B~~er, Business Administrator, Aurora
and District High School Board enclosing a resolution passed
by the Board that they be notified of any subdivision which
has been approved and no action has been taken, also the
number of single family dwelling and apartments which may
be approved within the next six months.
ILLING'IJORTH:
BUCK:
"Resolved that the letter be acknowledged and
in future the '1oa,ro. is to be achrig'"' Ol" all
agreements."
CARRIED
A letter from "Action Line" of the Telegram, re the
complaint of Hrs. Wanda Costello, 45 Brookland Ave. Aurora,
about a faulty chimney.
ILLINGV/ORTH:
DAVIS,W:
CARRIED
"Resolved that the letter be acknowledged and
that a study is being made an ans;rer will
be forthcoming. '
A letter signed by fifteen members of the Aurora Fire
Brigade requesting that Fire Chief Harry Jones be allo;red
to continue as Fire Chief for the year 1968.
BUCK:
DAVIS,W:
"Resolved that a letter be sent to the Fire
Brigade that the Council regrets that it
can not comply 1<ith the wish of the Fire
Birgade and that a copy of the By law dealing
with the compulsory retirement age of Fire
Department personnel.
CARRIED
Mayor Davis presented a letter of petition signed by many
of the residents on Mary Street who are opposed to the erection of the Humane
Society's Animal Shelter on Industry Street.
Mr. Joe Van Rooyen, 14 Mary Street, acted
for the delegation and he pres'anted the views and objections
as the spokesman
of the residents
who signed the petition.
MURRAY:
ILLINGHORTH:
"Resolved that the Services Committee meet
with the Humane Society and the residents on
Mary St. to discuss this fully."
CARRIED
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Mayor Davis reported that Hr. Eric Almond of 85 Child Drive
had asked him if he could speak as a delegation.
BUCK:
DAVIS ,vi:
"Resolved that 11:!:-. Almond be htOa:r-d as a
delegation and that the 72 hour notice be
waived.'
CARRIED
, Hr. Almond stated that he ••ished to thank Mayor Davis for
his assistance and f~r personally visitins Mr. Almond on Saturday to see the
problem with the wafer supply. Since Monday, the water has been bad.ly
discoloured and has-stained the family's clothing each tiue the <rater <ras used
for <rashing. ~!r. Almond stated that he has had the problem of discoloured
<rater supply on and off for two years and wanted to know <rhat the To•~ proposes
to do to correct this matter. Mr. Almond produced some samples of stained
clothing and a sample of the water.
Reeve Murray reported the Ontario Wa~er Resources
CommiBsion still do not know the chemical nature or the source of the material
in the water supply. When they have determined this, then the proper
filtration system can be installed."
TRENT:
MILLER:
"Resolved that this matter be referred to the
Water Committee for study and that a report
of the action to be taken is to be submitted
to Council.
Mayor Davis stated that the \-later Committee is to
include in its study the procedure of flushing the water majns.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
REEVE MURRAY IN THE CHAIR
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A meeting <ras held on 1-Jednesday , September 27, lo67.
The Committee recommends tha a grant of $200.00 be made to the Aurora Jaycees.
DAVIS,C:
ILLINGWORTH:
"Resolved that the report of the Finance
Committee, dated October 2, 1967, regrant
the the Aurora Jaycees in the amount of
$200.00 .. be accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto. 11
CARRIED
Nayor Davis exnlained that this is a token grant and he
regrets that it could not have been greater, but a grant to the Aurora
Jaycees <ras not included in the budget.
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18th • REGULAR 5 OCTOBER 2, 1067
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON MILL STREET PROPERTY
A meeting was held on l?ednesday, September 27, 1967.
The Committee recommends that the Town of Aurora sell the
Mill Street property to Mrs. Hortowi t ze at the appraised_ value of ~5, 000.00
DAVIS,C:
ILLINGHORTH:
HAYOR DAVIS Hl THE CHAIR
HATER C0~1MITTEE
"Resolved that the report of the l"inance
Committee dated Octob~r 2, 1967, re Mill
Street Property be accepted.''
CARRIED
Reeve Murray presented a verbal report that the paintinl!, of
the inside of the Hater Tm;er at the south·-end of Tmm has been completed and
filling of the tank will start at 10.00 P.M. tonight. The water in the mains
will be stirred up because of this filling operation and will nrobably cause
discolouration of the water in several areas of the Town. The filling of the
tank should be completed by Tuesday evening.
PARKS COMMITTEE
Councillor Illingworth, Davis and Trent attended a meeting of the Snecial
Committee on Hednesday, September 20, 1967, re~ardin'l the fence in the Town Park
Town Superintendent McGregor 1ms in attendance. -
A letter from the Aurora Public School. Board was read to the effect that the
Board "Request further consideration to have a fence erected around the Hells
Street Park in the interest of the safety of Children using the park as a
playground area."
Previous discussions have been held with the president of the Aurora Horse Sho;J
who has repeated their need for a fence to control crowds attending the Horse
Show and a means to tie the horses bet11een events. The president has requested
an early decision due to the need to reconsider a Centennial Project if the fence
is not approved.
Your Committee has endeavoured to review the situation from all possible angles,
bearing in mind the desires of many citizens for an open park, 11hich we
understand was the intention of the oril!,inal donor, the School Board's concern
for the safety of the School children and the horse sho11 and other organizations
need for a fence area for their activities.
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Othe~ than for the safety of the School Children the only reQuirement for a
fence area is possibly t~<ice a. year, the Lions Carnival e.no_ the Horse sho;r.
As the Chief of Police has advised that there has not been an increase of
Traffic Safety problem since the fence was removed, your committee believes
that the concern of the School Board may be overstressed, therefore, your
committee does not recommend the erection of a fence as proposed by the Horse
S ho~< Association, and as 1<as previously in use.
However, your committee believe that some type of a barrier should be erected
a round the southern half of the ])a.rk to protect the children in the plavground
area and the baseball diamond. This barrier should be of the type used in High
Park, Pioneer Village and many other parks. It maintains the open vie1; of the
Park and still acts as a detriment for children to run across the road from
the Park Area. It could also be used during the Horse sh01< to tie the Horses.
The Barrier is a type of Cedar. fence. similar to the old type hitching rall,
that is a cedar post about 3-3 1/2 feet hi~h erected horizontal on two posts
firmly implated in the ground. The post could he stripped and coated to presllime
their natural colour. There would be a space of approximately 6 feet between
the section of barrier. For a trial, it is recommended only the southern half of
the park be considered and the Park Co~mittee submit recommendations for
flower beds, entrance gates etc. for the Northern half. The barrier would be
situated outside the row of trees, and when the ground was properly levelled
and prepared, would act as a barrier to prevent automobiles from driving on to
the park area. During horse show and other activities a snow fence could be
erected inside the barrier, and could be supported by the trees and temporary posts.
Your committee believe that the type of a barrier will satisfy all requirements
and still maintain the natural beauty of the park •
Your Committee recommends as follows:
The Council consider the recommendations of the committee and if approved in
principle a copy of this renort be for><arded to the Horse show Association,
School Board and other interested organizations for their comment. Such
comment to be submitted at the next Council !1eetinp;.
nLINGHORTF:
TRENT:
SERVICES COMMITTEE
"Resolved that the report of the Special
Committee re Fence in To'Wn Park, dated
today October 2, 1967 be accepted.
CJI.ERIED
A meeting of the Services C01mnittee was held on Hednesday •
September 27, 1967 at 8. 00 P .11. in the Council Chambers.
The following clubs and. Associations were represented at the
meeting. Aurora ~rack and Field, Civitans, Lions, Police Association, Jaycees,
Soccer, Aurora Minor Ball.
The Heeting ><as called to discuss a Labour Day ';leekend "Field Day"
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Th~ Representative~ ~~re ent~usiastic about the idea ~nd all agreed thAt events
should be held on the three day3 of the Labour day weekend.
The ;;reek-enCl. could be started off "'ith a parade and all participants in the
events would be in the parade.
The follm<ing tournaments were sug.o;estea: Track and Field., Soccer, Baseball,
Lacross, Rugger, Tennis, Judo, Swimming, Police Tug-Of-Har, Girls. Field Hockey
a.nd trophies ;;ould be awarded in each class of events.
The Sea Cadets, Army Cadets and Boy Scouts etc. could put on disrlays.
A committee is to be formed at the next meeting. 'l'he Recreation Committee,
Parks Committee, Community Centre Board, Rotary Club and Lep:ion 1o10uld be reC[Uested
to attend along with anybody else interested in this project.
During the course of the discussion there were several items brought forward
that all agreed should be considered.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Condition of the Track at the High School
Lights for Fleury Park
Grass Track around Soccer field at Fleury Park
Fencing of the creek in Fleury Park
The weekend could be ended with a party for all the participants and 'spectators
perhaps a barbe<J.Ue.
The meeting then adjourned.
MILLER:
BUCK:
Resolved that the report of the Services
Committee, dated October 2, 1967 re Lab0ur
Day Heekend "Field Day" be accepted.
CARRIED
Councillor Illin~orth stated that to his knowledge the
track at the High School is up to the High School· Board to maintain.
!9rovision >ras made for a grass track at Fleury Park and would only have to
be marked.
SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councillor Hiller presented a verbal report that the fees
charged to the residents of Aurora for garbage collection, are for once
a week collection, except for the summer months, and that notices are to be
sent out with the Rydro Bills.
APPOU!Tli!E~'TS TO THE COMMUNITY CF!ITHE BOARD
ILLING\VORTH:
DAVIS,H:
'Resolved. tZ1at the report be deferred for
two weeks until the Chairman of the Community
Centre Board is present.
DEF:B:ATED
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TREi\'T:
MILLER:
MORRAY:
TRENT:
8 OCTOBER 2, 1967
·'Resolved that the report be change(', to
read a report of the Committee. in the Hhole
1<ith Deputy Reeve 1/illiamson in the Chair.
CARRIED
''Resolved that the report be presented
vith the last paragraph deleted.
CARRIED
A meeting of the Council in Committee vas helrl on Tuesday,
September 19, 1967 at B. 00 P .'l. in the Council Chambers.
All of the members of the Council vere present.
The meeting ,,.,.a,s
to the nev Conmunitv Centre Board.
people be appointed to the Board:
F. Caruso
Bo J:-Iookings
P. Knovles
H. O'Neil
S. Patrick
';!URRAY:
TREnT:
called to finalize the selection of members
The Cow~ittee recommends that the following
"Pesolved that the report of the Council
in Committee, dated O~tober 2 ,. 1967 RE<
Appointments to the New Community Centre Board,
be accepted.
Councillor Illingworth asked for a recorded vote.
RECORDED VOTE
MAYOR
REEVE
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLOR
COUNCILLOR
COUNCILLOR
COUNCILLOR
COUNCILLOR
COUNCILLOR
C. F. DAVIS
D. J, MURRAY
J, UILLIAMSON
E. BUCK
C. CORBETT
H. DAVIS
R, ILLD!GWORTH
P. MILLER
\v. TREHT
MOTION CARRIED
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YEA
X
X
ABG~l'lT
X
X
X
X
X
NAY
X
The Striking Committee is to ,-neet this >reek and is to reconmend the appointment
of t>ro members of Council.
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1eth. REGULAR 9 OCTOBrR 2, 1967 .
U'lFINI8'1ED BUSINESS
FFNCE IN
l>ARKUTG
LOT AT
REAR OF
MUNICIPAL
OFFICE
Al>POINTNENTS
OF MR. K.B.
RODGER AND
lffi. ~.J. .JOHNSON
FIRF
1" REVEI'JTimT
1:JEEK
CASFY
C OJ\TSTRUCTION
CO. RE:
COH~"lJNITY
CENTRE
PROCEEDS
FR0'1 THF;
SALE OP
MIT,L ST.
l"RO"ERTY
Councillor Davis reported. that the fence alon." Mr. Black's
property has been damaged by cars due to the 1·rooden
bumpers not be in" fastened dmm. The Forks Department
is to repair the fence and peg the bumpers into position
BUCK:
MURRAY:
ILLINGHOR'f'H:
DAVIS,H:
BUCK!
TRENT:
ILLIFGFORTH:
DAVIS~C:
TRENT:
ILLING\~ORTH:
•;Resolved that the Council sit past the
hour of 11.00 P.H. for fifteen minutes.·'
CARRIBD
"Resolved that the ap)JroPriate 'ly -law be
prepared to appoint Mr. K. B. Rod"er as
Clerk and Hr. Tf. Johnson as Treasurer and
that the Bv-laws be submitted. at the next
Regular Meeting; of Council.
CARRIED
"Resolved that an advertisement be placed
in the Local paper to proclaim the week of
October eth. to 14th. lo67, Fire Prevention
T..Jeek. ~-
CARRIED
"R esolved that the account of Casey
Construction Co. payment certificate number
11 (Final) in the amount of ~24,800.00
be pair, and the Seal of the Corporation
11e attached hereto."
DEFEATED
"Resolved that a ':ly-law be prePared to
obtain the monies from the sale of the land
on '1ill Street, formerl~r knmm as the '-lill
Street Park, to be used to purchase other
lands sui table for a Park vi thin that area
Bounded by 1ifellin,o;ton St. Hest on the
north boundary, Yonge St. South on the F:ast
boundary and Kennedv St. T·I. on the South
boundary and the Tmm limi is on the T1Yest
boundary. Further that the Clerk contact the
Ontario Municipal Board to obtain permission
to proceeCI. vi th this action and anyone
concerned.
CARRIED
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l·%h. REGULAR
l'ARKING
FOREHT CRE8.
10. OC'l'OJlF.R 2, 1967.
Recently a four vear old bo;r was struck by a. car on For8ht
Cres. and r<><Oe.ived serious facial injuries requiring plastic
surger~.r.
There are a ~reat manv cars parked on both sides of street
causinq, a traffic hazara ..
There are homes with more than one family, causino: a glut-
of children in that area which can •t handle it.
There are homes <ri th more than one car, and some Hi th
three and four cars.
I would strongly recomBend that the Police Department be
requested to make a stuil.:v of Foreht Cres. and if Fo Parkin~
Sifl:nS are needed then "" shoulo. have them put up as soon
as possible.
I would also recommend that our Building Insl_)ector be asked
to check into the t1;o fanilv d;rellin~;s and if our 11y la;r
is being contravened then appropriate steps be taken to
rectifY the situation.
MILLFR:
TRENT:
"Resolved that the Police Denart!llent study.
the par kino; on Foreht Cres, ani! that No
Parking si~ns be erected at their <l.irection
and the Buililing Inspector is to study if
the single fa.milv dw·elling by-law is being
abused.
Councillor Illingworth stated that ;re have no control
By-law ~overning the nQmber of occupants and reco!llmended that the motion be
amended to read
"that steps be taken to ascertain how many peoDle
are in each home on the street."
CARRIED
ILLING'--IOR'rH: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned.
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