MINUTES - Council - 19681104MilruTES OF THE 19TH. REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1968 A~ 8:00 P.M.
PP.ESENT: Mayor C. F. Davis , Reeve D. J. Murray, Deputy Reeve J. Williamson,
Councillors Buck, Corbett, Davis, Illingworth, Miller and Trent.
CONFIRMATION OF Mil'.'UTES
Williamson: "Resolved. that the Minutes of October 7th, lOth, 15th, and 21st, 1968
Cor"ett: be adopted as printed and circulated."
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
Old Park Holdings A letter from the Township of wnitchurch re·: Old Park Holdings
Limited requesting two alternative dates in January for a
meeting.
Williamson: "Resolved that the letter be referred to next year's Council."
Davis W:
C:ARHIED
Remembrance Day A letter from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 385, re Remembrance
Day Service at the Cenotaph at 2:30 ·l? .m. on Sunday, November lOth.
Murray:
Buck:
"Resolved that tl;e letter be r~ceived and filed and that as many
members of Council attend as po~.sible."
Aurora Public
School Board
Hilliamson:
Illingworth :
George Street
Public School
CA.liRIED
A letter from the Aurora Pubiic School Board re Breakdown of
Transporte.tion Budget.
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"Resolved that the letter ~e received ~nd filed and that copies
be fon~arderl to the members of the delegation who requested the
. f . . " ' . ~n orma'tl.On. /
CARRIED!
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A letter from the Aurora/Public School Board requesting th~t ...
application be made for ·f~nal approval to the Ontario Munic'tpal
Board to issue M1micipal Debentures in the amount of $85 ,ooo·;oo-
for the construction of an addition to the George Street Public
\ School.
Illing~mrth: "ResolveC!. thd application be made to the Ontario Municipal
Filliamson: Board for approval of a. Capital Expenditure in the estimated
amount of $85,000.00 for an addition to the George Street Public
School for use as a general purpose room."
Change House,
Fleury Park
~·Jillia.mson:
Murray:
CA.liRIED
A letter from J. D. Reid re Servicing and Costs of Change House in
li'leury Park.
"Resolved that the Engineer be authorized to supply services to the
new public 1-rashroom facilities, in Fleury Park, at an estimated
cost of $3,800.00 and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto."
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19TH. REGULAR MEETING -2-NOVEMBER 4, 1968.
Change House,
Fleury-Park
Cont'd
Illingworth:
BucK:
"Amendment: that the Town Engineer determine if
the services can be lo<rered for winter use and that
if it is not possible, then he is hereby authorized
to proceed with the summer service."
CARRIED
Mill Street A letter from J.D. Reid re Driveway entrances on Mill Street.
Illingworth: "Resolved that the Town Engineer be authorized to run a profile
Williamson: grade of Mill Street as in his report."
Telephone
System
CARRIED
A letter from the Bell Telephone and a memorandum from the Clerk re
Municipal Telephone System.
Illingworth: "Resolved that the Bell Telephone and the Clerk's reports be
accepted and the present system be modified as recommended for a
trial period of three or four months."
Buck:
CARRIED
Industry Street
Proposed Development
A report from J. D. Reid & Associates re Cost of servicing fo:c
draft plan of development for the property on the west side of
Industry Street North.
Illingworth: "Resolved that a copy of the report be sent to Mr. Galloway and thn;t
Williamson: if necessary a Committee of Council meet with him. 11
CARRIED
Wellington St. W.,
Proposed Development
A letter from the AUrora Planning Board approving the layout
for the proposed apartments on part of Lot 28, Plan 246,
Wellington Street West submitted by Jorn Nielson Consultants.
Murray: "Resolved that the letter from the Planning Board be accepted
Illingworth: and that Council meet with the developer to discuss the plans."
CARRIED
Annexation A letter from the Planning Board enclosing a copy of their resolution
re Mr. Tom Taylor and proposed development in Whitchurch Township.
Davis W:
Illingworth:
"Resolved that the Planning Board be requested to write various
firms in the Planning Consultant field, conduct interviews of
suggested firms, and to select a firm and procur his or their
services to prepare an annexation brief."
CARRIED
Safety Council A letter from the Aurora Safety Council requesting that a new
policy be considered to plow the main sidewalks in Town.
Illingworth:· '~Resolved that the letter be referred to the Works Committee
Buck: and the Tmm Superintendent for a detailed study and recommendations.··
CARRIED
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19TH. REGULAR MEET!NG -3-NOVEMBER 4, 1968.
DELEGATIONS
Mr. David Merkur, owner of the Aurora Shopping Centre, requested of Council
permission to proceed with the construction of a driveway access over the Billings
Well property for the use of the Brewers' .Retail Store.
Illingworth:
Corbett:
"Resolved that the request of Mr. Merkur be granted and that an
easement agreement be drawn up for the Billings Well and that the
Town Engineer be authorized to supervise the work done by Mr.
Merkur."
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Water Committee
Reeve Murray reported that the rtew pump has been installed in the No. 2 Well and
is working satisfactorily.
Planning Committee
Deputy Reeve Williamson presented a report of the Planning Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Planning Committee was held on October 10, 1968 on various matters
of unfinished business.
Present: Deputy Reeve Williamson, Councillor Davis, Mayor Davis, A. E. Jubb,
K. B. Rodger.
1. Definition of Living Quarters:
This matter will be dealt with by a comprehensive zoning by-law.
2. Restrictions in Residential Areas:
This matter will be properly dealt with by a comprehensive zoning by-law, which
is now under consideration by the planning board.
3, Dodie Street Extension:
We recommend that this item be removed from our unfinished business list as the
proposal is dormant.
4. Aurora Orchards Shopping Centre:
We recommend that this item be removed from our unfinished business list as it
is awaiting the Engineer's servicing report on north Yonge Street.
5. Block "A", Sunnybrook Subdivision:
A meeting is to be arranged with Mr. S. Kelner to discuss this area.
Williamson: "Resolved that the report of the Planning Committee dated October
Davis W: 21, 1968 re Unfinished Business of the Planning Committee be
accepted."
CARRIED
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19TH. REGULAR MEETING -4-NOVEMBER 4, 1968.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D
Parks Committee
Councillor Illingworth stated that he had just ~eceived the letter from the Town
Band and that a meeting of the Recreation Committee will be held to discuss the
matter.
Property Committee
Councillor Corbett reported that only one tender had been received for the supply
of fuel oil and requested permission to open the tender.
Corbett: "Resolved that the Tender of Taylor's Fuels (Aurora) Limited for the
~iller: supplying of fuel oil and serviciqg of equipment in the amount of
15.9¢ be accepted, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto
CARRIED
Police Committee
Councillor Trent presented a report of the Police Committee in which the Committee
respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Police Committee was held on Thursday, October 24th, 1968 at
8:00 P.M.
Present were: Chairman 1·/m. Trent, and Deputy Reeve J. Williamson.
The Committee re-opened the subject of terms of reference dealing with the Police
Cadet duties.
The Committee recommends that there should be a change in the Police Report re
Terms of Reference-Police Cadet, dated October 7, 1968, Item #2, which stated
"A police cadet shall be accompanied by an Officer when on Police duty"; it is
therefore recommended that Item 2 should now read as follows:
2. "A Police Cadet will be under the direct supervision of the Police Chief or
his delegated representative".
It was felt by the Committee that at certain times the Cadet could perform his
duties without supervision.
Trent:
l~illiamson:
Police Committee
"Resolved that the report of the Police Committee, dated
October 25, 1968, reHiring of Police Cadet be accepted."
CARRIED
Councillor Trent presented a report of the Police Committee in which the Committee
respectfully submitted the following:
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19TH. REGULAR MEETING -5-NOvEMBER 4, 1968.
A meeting o:f the Police Committee was held on Thursday j October 24th, 1968 at
8:00 P.M.
Present were: Chairman Councillor Wm. Trent, Deputy Reeve Williamson and Sergeant
James Krochter. ·
The Committee received three applications :for the position o:f Police Cadet. One
application was withdrawn. Two applicants were ·interviewed.
The Committee therefore recommend that Michael E. Warren be hired as a Police Cadet
effective November 4th, 1968.
Trent: "Resolved that the report o:f the Police Committee, dated October
Williamson: 25th, 1968, rehiring of Police Cadet be accepted."
CARli IED
Services Committee
Councillor Miiler reported that the Santa Claus Parade will be held on December 7,
1968 and that letters have gone out to the various organizations and businesses
and that he requested the various Committees o:f Council to submit :floats.
Councillor Miller requested that the companies supplying litter cans be contacted
and be requested to submit information and prices.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Fire Truck Reeve Murray read the letter :from the Borough o:f East York accepting
the Town's o:f:fer to purchase their 75 :foot aerial ladder truck.
Murray:
Williamson:
"Resolved that approval be requested o:f the Department o:f
Municipal A:f:fairs :for the purchase o:f one 1949 aerial ladder
:fire truck ·in the amount o:f $15,250.00 and that the monies be
expended :from the Subdivision Capital Contribution Reserve
Canadian
equestrian
Team
Irwin Street
Fund set up under Section 299 o:f the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1960,
due to the :fact that these monies are not required or likely
to be required :for their original purpose."
Illingworth:
Murray:
CARRIED
"Resolved that a Committee o:f Council meet with
Committees :from the two adjacent Township Councils
to discuss an appropriate commendation :for the
Canadian Equestrian Team. 11
CARRIED
Councillor Corbett requested that a railing be installed alongside
the sidewalk on Irwin Street to assistpedestrians.
Mayor Davis directed the Town Superintendent to have a railing erected.
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19TH. REGULAR MEETING
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT"D
-6"' NOVEMBER 4, 1968.
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Sauro Subdivision Councillor Illingworth enquired as to the actions to-date on
the Sauro Subdivision and was ~dvised that.Mr. Sauro has still
not replied.
Illingworth: "Resolved that the Town Solicitor be instructed to obtain the
Miller: Town Engineer's report immediately ahd take the necessary court
action."
CARRIED
Fence -Haida
& Aurora Hts. Dr.
Councillor Miller repCi;t"ted that the resident at the corner of
Aurora Hts. Drive & Haida Drive has not lowered his fence.
Miller: "Resolved that the Works Depiirtment be authorized and directed to
Davis W: remove the fence from Town property at the corner of Haida Dr. and
Aurora Hts. Drive. 11
Illingworth:
Williamson:
"Amendment: that a letter be sent to the o~r::er giving him ten
days in which to lower the fence and that if it is not done, then
the Town will remove it from Town property. "
Councillor Miller requested a recorded vote.
Community Centre
Board Member
Mayor c. F. Davis
Reeve D. J. Murray
Deputy Reeve Williamson
Councillor Buck
Councillor Corbett
Councillor Davis
Councillor Illingworth
Councillor Miller
Councillor Trent
AMENDMENT CARRIED
Yea
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
Nay
X
X
2
Councillor Illingworth stated that the Community Centre Board
would like an answer as to whether or not a new member is to be
appointed.
Illingworth: "Resolved that a letter be sent to the Board Member concerned, that
Williamson: while we understand his absence is due to ill health, that we must,
in the interest of the Board, appoint a new member and that we hope
in the future that he may be able to serve in some capacity."
Councillor Trent requested permission to contact the Member.
Councillor Illingworth stated that he would table his motion for one -.,reek.
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19TH. REGULAR MEETING -7-NOVEMBER 4, 1968.
Post Office Building Councillor Illingworth stated that Council in Committee
toured the Old Post Office building and the Church Street
School and that a decision should be made as soon as
possible on whether the Town is still interested in
buying the Post Office Building.
Mayor Davis stated that a meeting of Council in Committee will be held on Tuesday,
November 5th, 1968 to discuss the matter.
Community Centre Councillor Buck enquired of a financial report on the operation
of the Community Centre.
Buck: "Resolved that Mr. Dean Dunlop, Town Auditor, be requested to carry out
Trent: a financial audit of the Community Centre Board's books and present the
financial pict.ure to the Council prior to November 18, 1968."
Parking -Yonge
Street
Illingworth:
Williamson:
School Board
Agreements
CARRIED
Councillor Illingworth stated that consideration should be given
to parking along Yonge Street.
"Resolved that the Police Department and Town Engineer submit
a report on parking on Yonge Street directly to the Council."
Illingworth:
Buck:
CARRIED
"Resolved that the Clerk contact the Solicitor to
proceed immediately with the requested agreements
with the Public School Board."
CARRIED
Community
Steps
Centrec Councillor Trent reported that the steps leading
parking lot at the Community Centre are slipping
down to the south
out of place •
Mayor Davis requested the works committee to look after the steps.
By-Laws
By-Law No. 1821 Miller: "That leave be given to introduce a By-Law to designate
Buck: the use of the northerly 66 feet of lot number 159, Plan
246, for the said Town of Aurora."
Illingworth:
Corbett:
CARRIED
"That the By-Law now before the Council be read a
second time and that the Council resolve itself into
a Committee of the Whole for that purpose."
CARRIED
Davis W: "That the By-Law now before the Council be read a
Williamson: third time this day and that Rule 22 of By-Law No.
1468 be suspended for that purpose."
CARRIED
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19TH. REGULAR MEETING -8-NOVEMBER 4 , 1968.
BY-LAWS CO:DlT'D
By-Law No. 1821 Williamson: "That the third reading of the By-Law be taken as
Davis W: read."
CARRIED
Hydro Substation Miller: "Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
Trent: execute the deeds to Oak-Hart Manufacturing (Canada)
Ltd. of Parts 2 & 3 of Survey shown as num.be:t" RS71."
CARRIED
Williamson: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned." (10:15 P.M.)
CARRIED
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