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MINUTES OF THE 12TH REGUJ,AR MEETING OF THE COl.iNCIL llELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY, JULY 7TH, 1969, AT 8.00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor R.A. Illingworth, Reeve E. Buck, Deputy Reeve i~. Trent,
Councillors Davis, 'Harris, Henderson, Miller, Simmons and Ste~mrt.
Confirmation of Minutes
Miller; "Resolved that the Minutes of June 2nd., 9th and 16th., 1969,
Davis: be adopted as printed and circulated."
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter 1fl. Aurar& Police :Department •· Att.endance of Constables at Police College
Miller: "Resolved that the letter be received and referred to the
Davis: Police Committee."
CARRIED
2. Aurora Police Department -Renovations of Police Cells -Estimates
(Referred to Police Committee)
3. Rotary Club of Aurora -Participation to 1969 Fair
(Referred to Service Committee)
4. Wl" Johnson -Treasurer -· 1969 School• Boeard Levies
(Referred to Finance Committee)
5. Holland Valley Cons. Authority -Conservation Week ·• July 5-13,. 1969
Trent: "Resolved that. the ~leek of July 5th to 13th, 1969 be
Henderson: proclaimed "Conservation ~leek."
CAPJl.IED
6. Holland Valley Cons. Authority -.Minutes of Meeting
(Information)
7. Holland Valley Cons. Authority -News release
(Information)
8. Department of Highways -Authorization of By-law 1839
(Referred to Works Committee and Engineer)
9. Ontario Municipal Board -Acknowledgement of By-law 1822
(Information)
1.0 Ontario Nunicipal Board -Notice re By-law 1822
Hayor Illingl<orth stated that the Planning Board will process any
additional amendments, if required, before printing and circulation
of the Zoning By-law.
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CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D.
-2-Jtn .. i 1; 1969
11. Ontario Municipal Boilt'd .o. Capital Expenduti.lres for 1969
(Referred to Finance Committee)
12. Mr. D. Merkur -Tullock Lands -Yonge St. S.
(Infotnl!ltion)
13. Bell & Temple, Solicitors -Block Q Plan 246
(Information) ,
14. Wimpey Homes Ltd, -Zoning By-law
(Iril:ormation)
15. Strathy Archibald ~ c. Johhstoh, D Vito -Wellington st. E.
(In£o'rmadon)
16. Wimpey Homes Ltd•, ~Aurora Orchards suhd. -Hydrarits
(Information)
17. c.c. Johnston, Solieitor -Twp. of King • Action to recover land owned
by Aurora.
18.
(Referred to Finance Committee)
c.c. Johnston, Solicitor -FloQdirig Claims
(Referred to Finance Committee)
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19. C.C. Johnston, Solicitor -Power of Council to pass by-law re clean
up of property.
Councillor Miller gave Notice of Motion that he will present a By-law
re: clean up of property in accordance with the Planning Act
20. C.C. Johnston, Solicitor -Flooding claim -D. Miller
(Referred to Finance Committee)
21. c.c. Johnston, Solicitor -Discharge of mortgage -Lambert
(Information)
22. Parkins Publishing Co. -Request for information
(Information)
23. Ontario Employees Retirement Board -Resignation of Secretary-Treasurer
(Information)
24.
25.
Township of King-Endorsation of Resolution.Adult Retraining
(Information)
Kiwanis· Club-Celebrations-July 1st., 1969
(Information)
26. Township of King·-Invitation to Golf Tournament
(Information)
27. Aurora Safety Council -Recommendations re street lighting
(Referred to Folic Committee)
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~ESPONDENCE CONT'D •
28. T. Manning, Solicitor -Estate of J. Bodfish
(Referred to Finance Committee and Solicitor)
JULY 7, 1969
29. Sax & Issacs<-Solicitors -J.H. Lambert discharge of mortgage
(Information)
30. Sax & Issacs, Solicitors-Mortgage cheque $26,754.75
(Information)
31. Checkerboard Farms -Plans for treatment of sewage
(Referred to Water Resources Committee)
32. The G.W. Williams School -Work Experience Programme
(Information)
33. Department of Labour -Annual Report
(Information)
34. Aurora Hydro-Electric -Underground Services -Golf Glen
(Referred to Engineer)
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Aurora Hydro-Electric -Road Allowance -Edward Street
(Referred to Engineer)
Planning Board -Islandia Consultants Ltd. -Lot 76 -Con 1
Trent: "Resolved that the letter from the Planning Board
Henderson: re: Islandia Consultants Ltd. be referred to the
Building and Development Committee for a detailed report."
C~IED
Copy letter from Planning Board to Proctor & Redfern -Islandia Conal •
(Information -Referred to Building & Development Comm.)
38. H. Stubbs .~ Store closing hours
(Information)
39. Town of Newmarket -Tug of War challenging
(Information)
40. W. Hodgson, M.P.P. -Acceptance of Invitation -July lat.
(Information)
41. J.P. Robarts -Regrets re July lst. celebrations.
(Information)
42. Mayor Drapeau -Regrets re July lst. celebrations
{Information)
43. John Roberts -Acceptance ~e July lst.
(Information) ·
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CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
44. Aurora Police Assoc. -Poli~e Agreement
(Referred to Finance CommHtee)
45. H. Lawlor -St. J6nn .Ambulance re: July 1st.
(Information)
46. Lakeside ,Tree Experts -S~rvH!' Ava:l.lable
(Referred to W<:>iks Committee)"
47. Department of Pubiit: Ho:d{~ ~ parking -Old Federal 'Bldg.
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"Resolved that ~he letter be referred to the Service Committee
to study off-stt'eet parking."
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48. Ontario Water Resources -!{uhicipal Hater Works
(Referred to Water Resources Committee)
49. Ontario VJnter Resources -Re 202 Edward St.
(Referred to Water Resources Conmittee)
50. Ontario Water Resources -re: Checkerboard Farms Ltd~
(Referred to Hater Resources Committee)
51. Aluminum Co. of Canada-Will meet with Engineer
(Referred to Water Resources Comm. and Engineer)
52. City of Brookville -Re: Bill 44 -Resolution
(Tabled for Council's consi'deration)
53. Toronto Yorks Roads Comm. -Pedestrian crossovers
Miller: "Resolved that Councillor Miller and a del~gation r<;!quest
Stewart: a meeting with the Toronto & York Roads Commission to
discuss pedestrian crossoverso 11
CARRIED
54. Toronto Yorks Roads Comm; -Centre line -Wellington Street
(Information)
55. Algrove Management·Ltd. -Islandia·Consultants Ltd.
Trent: "Resolved that the letter from Algrove Management Ltd.
Henderson' be referred to the Building & Development Committee
for a detailed report."
CARRIED
56. Town of Richmond Hill -Endorsation of Resolution re Adult Retraining
(Information)
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CORRE§PONDENCE CONT'D
57. The York County Board of Education -Authority to holt! Fire Works
Display at A.H. Public School
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(Information)
York County Board of Education -1969 Schooi Board Levies
(Referred to Finance Committee)
York County Board of Education -Thanks for good l<ishes
(Information)
Orzech & Cosgrove • So1icitor -Bettinato flooding claim
(Referred to Finance Committee)
County of York -Equalization By-law
(Referred to Finance Coimnittee & Treasurer)
Joe Van Rooyor\ Canst. -Re± Lot 8, Plan 535
(Ref<i!rred to Finane<> Committee)
~~quor Licence Board ~ Pe:-; .... i.ts re July 1st
(Information)
Aurora Parks & Recreation Co~~. -Nel< north end park
Miller: "Resolved that t:-:e ~-1c~yor set up a Council in Com.ilittee
Simincn: mec;~ting an req ... :s-estf.:d nnd o-e.hedule a tentative SePtember dnteo 1l
CARRIED
65. W. Strok & Associates -Traffic Planning Services
(Information)
66. Ontario H~ne Society -Contract cancelled
Trent: "Resolved that the letter be tabled until the first meeting
Harris: in September."
CARRIED
67. Ontario Humane Society-Request for Tag,Day
Trent: 11 Reso1.ved that permission be granted to the Ontario Humane
Ste\<art: Society to hold " tag day as requested. 11
CARRIED
68. County of York Planning Consultant -Re: Zoning -Connaught St.
(Referred to Building & Development Committee)
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CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
69. J.D. Reid -Aurora Orchards Sub. Hydro Service
Henderson: "Resolved that the Aurora Hydro be advised to stop work on
the overhead wires through the park lands near the Wimpey
Subdivision and that Chas. Copland and the Engineer are
to work out an underground rewiring system."
Harris:
CARRIED
70. J,D. Reid -Road construction & underground utilites on Industry St.
Miller: "Resolved that Payment Certificate 113 in favour of Armitage
Buck: Const. Co. Ltd. re: Industry St. be paid and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
71. J.D. Reid -Hydrant selection
Trent:
Davis:
"Resolved that the letter of J.D. Reid re: Hydrant selection
be referred to the Water Committee for study and a report."
CARRIED
72. J.D. Reid -Highway 11 reconstruction Stage 2
(Tabled for Council Consideration)
73. J.D. Reid -Underground services -Golf Glen Sub. Stage 2
Simmons: "Resolved that the report of J.D. Reid & Associates regarding
Harris: underground services, Golf Glen Terraces Ltd, dated
June 24, 1969, be referred back to the Engineer and that he
work out a solution before any Performance Bond release
is considered further by this Council."
CARRIED
74. J.D. Reid -Yonge St. Connecting Link -Stage 1 Payment Certificate #6
$58,238.99
Buck: "Resolved that Payment Certificate 116 in favour of Dagmar Const.
Trent: Ltd. re Yonge St. Connecting Link, Stage 1, be paid and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.';
CARRIED
75. Copy of Letter from Jo Reid to Bell Canada Ltdo -Yonge St. Connecting
Link -Stage 2
(Information)
76. Copy of Letter from J" Reid to Lloyd & Purcell -Requesting survey -
Industry St. No
(Information)
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CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
77. (Void)
78. York Comm. to end War in Vietnam -Tag day raised $739.99
(Information)
79. County of York -Death of A.W. Chapman
(Information)
80. Department of Highways -Approval of Connecting Link
(Information)
81. Miller-Vowles Ltd. -G. Bertinato
(Referred to Finance Committee)
82. Committee of Adjustment -w.w. Wood -Part Lot 77 Con 1
Henderson:
Buck:
"Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment be advised that
this property is zoned Development and that the Mayor
is to attend the hearing and advise the Committee that
the extension of Murray Drive east from Yonge Street
should be 86 1 feet wide."
CARRIED
Trent:
Buck:
"Resolved that the correspondence be accepted and actioned
as recommended in the Clerk's report."
CARRIED
COMMITTEE.REPORTS
Reeve Buck in. the Chair
Mayor Illingworth -Report if/76
Mayor Illingworth presented a report in which he respectfully submitted the
following:
In accordance with minutes of Council dated March 17, 1969 Mayor Illingworth
attended the hearing of the Ontario Highway Transport Board on June 18, 1969
to support the request of Mr. R. Rarquhnrson for extended bus service.
The submission of Mr. Farquharson was protested by Langdon Bus Lines and Gray
Coach Lines. The protest was not so much as it pertained to the extension
of a regular run to Vandorf and return but the possibility of a future request
for a charter service.
As this was the same day that the Prime Minister was to attend County Council,
the Mayor was excused after giving his evidence. At the date of writing
this report a decision has not been made on this application.
Illingworth: "Resolved that the report of Mayor Illingworth dated July 3, 1969
Trent: re Ontario Highway Transport Board hearing be accepted."
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETING -8-JULY 7, 1969
COMMITTEE REPORTS CONT 1 D
Mayor Illingworth in the Chair
Water Resources Committee -Report #77
Councillor Davis presented a report of the Water Resources Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Water Committee was held on Wednesday July 2, 1969
at 8.00 P.M.
Present were Chairman W. Davis, Vice Chairman E. Henderson and Member
R. Illingworth. Also present were: Councillors Stewart, Trent and Reeve Buck
E.A. McGregor, Town Superintendent.
Following the Water Committee viewing the water pig fumonstration in
Windsor and through the co-operation of the Ontario Water Resources Co~~ission
a demonstration has been arranged for July 17, 1969.
In order to carry this demonstration out in Aurora we require 3. mobile radios
at an approximate cost of $350.00.
These radios could be used for other various functions in the future.
Davis: "Resolved that the report of the Water Resources Committee dated
Henderson: July 3, 1969 re water pig demonstration be accepted and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Police Committee -Report #78
Councillor Miller presented a report of the Police Committee in which the Committee
respectfully presented the following:
The Committee met on Thursday June 26, 1969 at 4.00P.M.
Present were: Councillor Miller, Chairman, Councillor Stewart and Reeve Buck.
Also in attendance: Councillor Harris and Constables Mitchell
and Faulkner.
1. The meeting was called to discuss the resignations of the Police
Constables. The Committee recommend that advertisements be placed
in the newspapers for replacements.
2. Taxi Licences
The Committee recommend that the applications of Mr. G. Garratt,
75 Richardson Dr. and Mr. J. Sherry, 36 Murray Drive for Cab Driver's
licences be accepted.
Clause 1 Buck: "Amendment: that no action be taken until after the Council
Trent: in Committee meeting to be held on July 14, 1969.11
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Clause 2 -CARRIED
Miller: "Resolved that the report of the Police Committee dated July 4, 1969
Stewart: be accepted as amended."
CARRIED
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CONT'D
Works Committee -Report #79
Deputy Reeve Trent presented a report of the Works Committee in which the Committee
respectfully presented the following:
The Works Committee met on July 2, 1969 at 8.00 P.M.
1. The Committee viewed the film on the special snow blade and would be intereste.d
in obtaining 1 unit for the Town of Aurora and to confirm the price. The
Committee requests authority to contact Mr. Astill to obtain this fur~her
information regarding possible purchase and delivery details.
2. Weed Inspector: The Committee recommends that Mr. T. Newton be hired as
Weed Inspector for the Town of Aurora and the By-law #1490 be repealed.
3. Asphalt Patching: The Committee recommends that invitation bids be requested
for hot mix asphalt patching and that the approval of the Department of
Highways for subsidy be obtained.
4. Opening of Tenders : The Committee are to meet on July 4th. at 5.00 P.M.
to open various tenders for Works Equipment and to be able to make
recommendations to Cou~cil at the meeting of July 7, 1969.
Trent: :Resolved that the report of the Works Committee dated July 4, 1969
Davis: ·~ re various i terns be acceptedo"
CARRIED.
Works Committee-Report #80
Deputy Reeve Trent presented a report of the Works Committee in which the Committee
respectfully submitted the following:
The Committee met on Friday July 4, 1969 at 5.00 P.M. to open tenders for
a Loader -Backhoe: The lowest tender received was from International
Dealer in Newmarket at $10,541.24. There were 13 tenders forms issued and
10 returned. DEM Diesel of Thornhill and Condie Equipment, Markham
appeared to be the next closest bids were $12,400.00 and $12,000.00
respectively. However on closer inspection it was noted that the
two dealers had omitted the Federal Sales Tax of approximately $2,700.00.
The Committee noted upon further inspection of the specifications that the
International Harvester could only dig to a depth of 14 ft. 7~ inches
whereas Allis Chaimers could reach a depth of 18 feet. However the
Allis Chaimers equipment was quoted at $15,625.00, It was noted that the
Ford 5500 unit was capable of digging 17 feet 6 inches. The Ford unit was
quoted by Maynard Petit Ltd. for a new 1968 model at $12,545.00 and a
1969 model at $13,545.00.
The Committee would recommend to Council that the tenders for a Loader
Backhoe should be awarded to Maynard Petit for a 1968 Ford 5500 at the
tendered price of $12,545.00. The Committee gave the following reasons:
1. Larger loader bucket. 2. Able to dig 17ft. 6 inches. 3. Lowest
tendered price for units capable of reaching a similar digging depth.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONT'D
Trent: "Resolved that the report of the Works Committee re tender of
Davis: Maynard Petit Ltd. for the purchase of a 1968 loader backhoe,
in the amount of $12,545.00 be accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Trent: "Resolved that the tenders of asphalt prime sealing and single
Davis: surface treatment be awarded to W.A. Ryder Paving Ltd. in the
total amount of $11,730.00, subject to approval of the
Department of Highways of Ontario a;c"d the seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Trent: "Resolved that the tender of International Harvester Ltd. in the
Davis: lll!lount of $3,021.32, plus 'C.cx is applicable, be accepted for the
purchase of a tractor -loader & blade, and the seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Trent: "Resolved that the tender of International Harvester Ltd. for the
Davis: 5 ton dump truck, in the amount of $5,744.00 plus $280.95 tax-
total amount $6,025.03, plus reinforced frame at the additional
amount of $67.00 be accepted and the seal of the corporation
be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Trent: "Resolved that approval be requested of the Department of Municipal
Davis: Affairs for the purchase of the following equipment from the
Subdivision Capital Contribution Reserve fund set up under
section 299 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1960:
Loader -Backhoe $12,545.00 Plus tax
Tractor -Loader -Blade 3,021.32 Plus tax
5 ton dump truck 5, 744.00 Plus tax
Street sweeper 3, 700.00 no tax
if applicable
if applicable
if applicable
Due
for
to the fact that these monies are not required or likely to be required
their original purpose."
CARRIED
Building and Development Committee -Report #81
Reeve Buck presented a report of the Building and Development Committee in which
the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
The Building and Development Committee met on June 26, 1969. Councillor
Harris Mr. Jubb and Reeve Buck in attendance.
Three building permit applications were discussed
1. Application of William and Greta Foster to build on Lot 6 Plan 107,
one building comprising two semi-detached homes plus two garages.
The zoning By-law requires 65 ft. minimun frontage for a two family
dwelling.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS CONT'D
Report #81 cont;q_
2.
Frontage of Lot 6 is 60 ft. However the lot is situated on a corner,
the building proposed faces onto the lot flankage which is 131.5 ft. deepo
Had the zoning By-law received O.M.B. approval this is a matter which
would properly be referred to the Committee of Adjustment for a decision,
Until O.M.B. approval has been granted this Council will be required
to render decisions on whether or not to make amendments to the by-law.
The Building and Development Committee could see no reason why this
application should not be granted and would recommend the same.
Council should bear in mind however that we are not as well equipped to
make these recommendations as are the Committee of Adjustment.
Application from Willoughby Real Estate for renovations to property
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at 138 Yonge St. The owner plan to use the ground floor buil<ling as an
office and the upstairs as a self-contained apartment suite. According
.to·;~~ by-law the area is zoned for "Residential Apartment and
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The property is flanked by Texaco Service Station on one side and an
Retail Antique outlet on the other. The Committee could find no
practical reason why the proposed use of this existing building should
not conform with neighbouring use. The approval of the application
is therefore recommended, subject to parking and buffering.
Application from Mrs. D. Herskovitz to construct industrial buildings on
Industry South.
The plot plan is in accordance with the zoning by-law but as the two
buildings are under one ownership lot lines have been ignored except
for the ones outside the perimiter. The plan is attached to this
report. Council would be advised to acquaint themselves with the
details. The Committee recommends its approval, subject that the
one small building be moved 10 1 eastward.
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Clause
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2 -Carried
3 -Carried
Buck: "Resolved that the report of the Building and Development
Harris: Connni ttee dated July 7, 1969 re various i terns be accepted."
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Band Instrument~
Trent: "Resolved that the Band Trustees and former Band Master be advised
Harris: by registered mail to meet with the Council in Committee to
discuss the Band Instruments."
CARRIED
Water Restrictions
Davis:
Miller:
"Resolved that the No. Water Restrictions continue for the
month of July."
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D
Industry St. N. Extension
Buck: "Resolve that the Town Engineer suspend all further wot#-'omA::he
Henderson: engineering for the extension of Industry St. N. from present
road until the Town receives the required $5,000.00 deposit,
or until he receives further direction f:omn the Council."
CARRIED
Regional Government
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Inter Municipal Committee or
Regional Government and the follm·ring topics: County or a Region, External
Boundaries, Internal Boundaries, and type of representation.
It was reported that the parking by-law and the by-la~w regulating store
hours are to be discussed at the next meeting of Council.
Wimpey Subdivision
Henderson: "Resolved that the To>m Engineer meet with Wimpey Const. Ltd. and
advise thsm that Council is not happy with the open ditch and Trent:
to make reconnnenda.tions for an alternative arrangemento 11
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Sports Weekend
Miller: "Resolved that a Connnittee of Council be set up to organize
Stewart: and operate the sports field dey the ,,,eek of August 30th to
September 1st., 1969."
The mover and ~cconccer agreed to table the motion until the next meeting
of the Council.
Whitestrip Subdivision -Drainage
Trent:
Miller:
Davis:
Miller:
"Resolved that the Town Engineer be requested to report on the
drainage from the Whitestrip Sub. behind the houses on Aurora
Heights Drive and that definite action be taken as required."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the Council sit past the hour of eleven o'clock
for 15 minutes."
CARRIED
Police Cruiser Tenders
Miller: "Resolved that the tender of Lawton Brothers Limited for a
Stewart: 1970 Plymouth at an amount of $2,250.25, be accepted and the
seal of the corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
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UNFINI.SHED BUSINESS CONT'D
Waterworks Van
Henderson:
Simmons:
11 Reso1vedc that the tenders r_eceived for a _waterworks van be
rejected and that the Water Resources Committee prepare tender
specifications for a larger truck."
CARRIED
Davis: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned."
CARRIED
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