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MINUTES OF THE THIRD REGULAR MEETII'Xt OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERs ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1970 AT 8:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor R. A. lllingworth, Reeve E. Buck, Deputy Reeve W, Trent,
Councillors Davis, Harris, Henderson, Miller and Stewart. I
·Mayor Illingworth advised that February 3rd, 1970 ia Aurora Day at County
Council.
Mayor Illingworth presented Safe Driving Awards to several members of the
Works Department.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Davis·:
Hendorson:
"Resolved that.the Minutes of January 5th and 19th, 1970 be adopted
as printed and circulated."
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
3-1 Minister of ~nancial & Commercial Affairs (a) letter re lottery schemes
(b) proposed plan forlicensing & regulating lotteries by Councils
(c) The Criminal Code
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Trent: "Resolved that the letter be tabled until more information is available."
Miller:
CARRIED
3-2 Aurora Rentall -Living quarters in Commercial Buildings
Miller:
Stewart:
"Resolved that the letter be tabled and a legal opinion bs obtained
from the Town Solicitor."
CARRIED
3-3 J, Graham & Co. -Financial Requirements -re Debentures
(Referred to Treasurer for information)
3-4 Ontario School Trustees -School Systems
(Information)
3-5 P. Calvert -Insurance Adjuster -Water Break -Yonge Street North
Henderson: "Resolved that the Engineer prepare a detailed report on the
broken watermain and the subsequent cave-in." Harris:
CARRIED
3-6 Holland Valley Conservation Authority -Minutes of Meeting January 21, ·~'970--·
Trent:
Miller:
"Resolved that the first part of the minutes of the H. V.C.A. be
.tabled until the report of the Works Committee #148 is discussed."
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETIJh
CORRESPONIENCE CONT 'D
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3-7 Morgan, Ostigu3' & Hudon ·-Municipal Debentures
(Referred to treasurer for Information)
FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
3-S Petrofina Canada Ltd -Request to appear as delegation
(Listed as delegation)
3-9 P. T. \<!right -Letter of thanks ··
(Referred to Community Centre Boatd)
3-10 Collis Leather Co. -Brief . ·
· (Tabled -Previously distributed)
3-11 T. Manning -Bodfish Estate,LeV:i.es
(Referred to Finance Comm. )
3-12. C. c,. .. Johnston -. Solicitor -Bodfish Estate' leVies .
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
3-13 Ontario Humane Society -Corrected State~nt
(Information) ·
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3-14 Ontario Municipal Water Assoc. -Annual Meeting
(Referred to Water Resources Comm.) ·
3-15 Committee of Adjustment -1969 Honoraria
(Referred to Treasurer)
3-16 Associated Junior Corp. -Bands available
(Referred to July 1st. Comm.)
3-17 Aurora Police Dept. -Overtime -lewis & McClenny (1969)
(Referred to Treasurer) ··
3-18 Aurora Police-Dept. -Dept. Property Damage
(Referred to Police Comm,)
3-19 Aurora Police Dept. -Resignation Withdra-wn (Fordham)
(Referred to Police Comm, )
3-20 C. C. JoJ:!nston -Solicitor -Wimpey Homes Block N & 0
(bformation)
)•21 C. C. Johnston -Solicitor -Re J. Ierfino -Yonge Street North
(Information) ·· .
3-22 Planning Board -Minutes of Meetings
(Information)
3-23 County of York -Requesting statement of Valuations
(Information -answered by Clerk)
3-24 County of York -Brief re Mineral Resources
(Referred to Council in Comm.)
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REGULAR MEETING
CORRESPO!WENcE com I D
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:3-25 K. B. ·_J:\odger 1 Clerk -Booklets re Bill 194
(Information}
FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
:3-26 County of York -Minutes -By-Laws re meetiilg January 13, 1970
(Information)
:3-27 York Telecommunications -Radio System
(Referred to Works Comm.)
3-28 Aurora Saf~ty League -Safe Driver Award Banquet
(Referred to Works Comm.)
:3-29 Aurora Chamber of Commerce -Sign "Welcome to Aurora"
(Information)
:3-30 Ontario Municipal Water Assoc. -Group Insurance
(Referred to finance Comm.)
3-:31 E. Hartley -Group Insurance
(Referred to Finance Comm. )
3-32 Public Administration -Seminar
(Information)
3-33 Manitoba Dept. of Health & Social Services -Water and Waste School
(Information) ·.
3-34 .Planning Board -1970 Budget
(Referred to Finance Comm.).
3-35
3-36
3-37
Aurora Safety Co~cii -Statement re Elmer Safety Contest
(Refered to Accounts P~able) .
' . Dept. of Labour -Approval of addition to St. Andrews Shell Station
(Information)
Dept. of Prime Minister • Tax Reforms
(Information)
3-38 Ralston Purina Co. -Re Sewage Treatment
(Referred to Council in Comm.)
3-39 N. Wiedemann -Invitation to Dinner
Harris: "Resolved that the offer of Mr; Wiedemann be accepted,"·
Stewart:
CARRIED
3-40 Oshawa Area Planning & Development Study -Information Bulletins
Trent:
Davis:
"Resolved that the letter be tabled and referred to Council ..
in Committee."
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE CONT 'D
-4-FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
J-41 Ontar~o Good Roads Assoc. -Planned Events for Ladies
(Information)
3-42 Mutua:1 of Omaha -Group Insurance
(Refel'ed t6 Finance Comm.)
.3-43 Ontar~o Municipal Employees -Information Requested
(Refetied to Payroll Dept,)
3-44 Premium Projects Ltd. -Plans and Surveys
Henderson:
Miller:
''Resolved that Mr. M. Winberg of Premium Projject.s Ltd. be
invited to the first regular meeting of th£1 Council in March."
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CARRIED
3-45 Aurora Lions Club -Proclamation Requested Easter Seal Week
Miller:
Trent:
"Resolved that th!)month of February 26th to March 26th be
proclaimed Easter Seal Month and that an advertisement be placed
in the local paper. "
CARRIED
Henderson: "Resolved that the correspondence be accepted and actioned as
Buck: recommended in the Clerk's report. 11
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Ferguson of Petrofina Canada Ltd. appeared as a delegation. Petrofina
proposos building a service station on the corner of Wellington Street West
and Haida Drive and Mr. Ferguson requested direction from Council on the
steps necessary to request a re-zoning of the lands. Mr. Ferguson was requested
to contact Toronto and York Roads Commission and to advise Council if
Petrofina wish to submit a proposal.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Reeve Buck in the Chair.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 140
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the ~Committee of the Whole in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
Council in Committee met at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 24, 1970. Mayor
Illingworth, Deputy Reeve Trent, Councillors Davis, Harris, Henderson, Miller
and Stewart; Police Chief vlm. Langman and Constable Fordhlam in attendance,
The Mayor read Constable Fordham's letter of resignation dated January 12, which
was referred to Council in Committee. Council in Commi~tee report #139
accepted the resignation effective January 23 with,regr~t and authorized an
advertisement to be placed for a replacement.
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nEGlJI,AR MI!1ET:):NG -5-FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
C~TEE o'f THE WHOIE REPORT NO. 140 CONT 1 D
A further letter dated January 21 was received from Constable Fordhrnn
requesting that his letter of resignation be withdrawn.
After questions were asked of Constable Fordham and discussed, it was the
opinion of Council in Committee that it would be in the best interests of the
Police Department and the Town if the resignation was withdrawn and Constable
Fordham was s6 advised.
It is recommend~d that Council confirm the action of Council in Committee.
It is also recommended that a policy directive be prepared with regard to the
procedure for t~~ handling of staff resignations.
With regard to the advertisement for a replacement, it is recommended that the
competition pe c6~pleted and in the meantime a survey be made as to otir
estimated. populat~on by June 1, 1970 and the number of police staff that will
be reqlitired to )naihtain a ratio of 1 -850 and that the information to be
available by Febrhary 9, 1970.
Miller:
Trent:
11 Am~ndlnent :
9, 1970 f'or
and that the information be available for February
consideration."
CARRIED
Illingworth: "Resolved that the report of Council in Committee dated
Davis: January 24, 1970 re staff resignations be accepted."
CARRIED
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT NO, 142
Mayor Illingworth presehted a report of the Finance Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, Januar,r 20, 1970 at 9:30P.M. with all
members present. Councillors Davis & Harris in attendance. The following
referred items were.discussed.
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l. Letter 2-5 -Association of Ma.;rors and Reeves
It is recommended that the Town of Aurora continue its membership in the
Association of Ontario Mayors and Reeves for 1970 at a fee of $75.00.
2. Letter 2-62 -Aurora Chamber of Commerce
It is recommended that the Town of Aurora continue its membership in the Aurora
Chamber of Commerce for 1970 at a fee of $35.00. ·
3. Letter 2-63 -Ontario Council St. John 1 s Ambulance Association
It is recommended that the Clerk prepare a list of all grants given in 1969.
It is .also· recommended that the Clerk check with St. John's Ambulance Corps
in Newmarket as to whether grant, if approved, would be forwarded to Ontario
Council or local corps. ·
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FIN.WCE COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 142 CONT 1 d
4. Liaison Committee Report #127 Item 10
Dated 1, December, 1969, re price for .22 target pistol with heavy frame for
Police Department as. previously recommended by Ontario Police Commission
Survey.
It is recommended that a .22 calibre Smith and Wesson be purchased at a total
cost of $120.75 including tax and this amount be included in 1970 Police Budget.
5. Letter 2-51 -Boigon & Heinonen, Architects and minutes of Council dated
Aoril 28. 1969dPage 4L . .. . . ..
It is recommended tha:t:the fee of ~1 ,000. 00 for the feasibility study for
the swimming pool for proposed secondary school be approve,d for payment.
6. Letter 2-29. -State)nent from Solicitor
It is recommended that the account of C. C. Johnston, Solicitor, for the
period November 1 to December 31, 1969 in the amount of $509.68 be approved.
I.t is also recommenqed that the Clerk prepare a report as to total fees paid
for solicitor service in 1969, as compared to previous year.
It is also recommended that Mr. C. C. Johnston be appointed Solicitor for
the year 1970 for the town of Aurora.
Clause 1 -Carried
Clause 2 -Carried
Clause 3 -Carried
Clause 4 -Carried
Clause 5 -Carried
Clause 6 -Carried
Illingworth:
Trent:
"Resolved that the report of the Finance Committee, dated
January 20, 1970 re referred items be discussed item by item
and accepted, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 143
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Finance Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, January 20, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. with all
members present. Councillor Harris, J. D. Reid Engineer, Wm. Johnson Treasurer,
and Mr. Gordon and Mr. S. Walker, Collis Leather Ltd., representatives in
attendance.
The agreement between the Town of Aurora and Collis Leather signed September
26, 1955 was reviewed with special attention to Clause "D".
REGULAR MEETING -'-1--FEBRU.!lRY 2, 1970,
FINlNCE COMMITTEE REPORT NO, 143 C.ONT 1D
"Operating costs in this paragraph "D" shall include all normal maintenance
charges,repairs,and costs of replacements, and costsof operation, in connection
with the sewage disposal plant as latered and extended in accordance with the
recommendations contained in the said report of the Corporation's Engineer.
For the disposal of the Compa~1 s tannery waste through the Municipal sewage
system during the currency of this agree!llElnt, pursuant tothe terms and
conditions as contained herein, the Ci;Jmpaliy shall pay and agree with the Corp-
oration to pay to the Corporation th~ silin of $5,641.48 per year for a period
of twenty years as set forth in Sche~ule 11 /):11 att!191:jed hereto and the Company
shall each month also pay one-third of' th~ operating costs of the Municipal
Sewage System during the currency ofthe Agreem~ntj . . After the said period of
20 years has expired, the Company shallpay a pfoportion being the proportion
that the daily gallonage of the company's tannery waste multiplied by one and one
half bears to the total daily gallonage treated by the Corporation. Any new
equipment or replacements costing in excess of $1,000.00 in any one year, shall
be discussed with the Company, and, if there is any question of the necessity
of such new equipment or replacements, the Ontario Department of Health shall
be consulted and its opinion accepted."
Events leading up to the present meeting include a letter from Collis Leather
dated September 4, 1968 requesting a meeting to discuss the Agreement. A
meeting was held with the Finance Committee on September 26, 1968 as reported
in Minutes of Council dated October 7, 1968. The Committee recommended that
Mr. Gordon submit a detailed brief outlining their points of contention and
including a summary of what they are presently accomplishing and future
planning concerning sewage treatment. The Committee suggests that this brief
when received should be referred to the Town Engineer and Town Solicitor for
their comments, prior to further consideration by the Committee.
The Collis Leather brief was dated February 14, 1969 and referred to the
Finance Committee by Council on March 3, 1969. A meeting was convened between
Collis Leather and the 1969 Finance Committee on May 26, 1969 as reported
in Minutes of Council dated June 2, 1969 requesting copies of the 1955
Agreement be forwarded to members of the Committee and that a further report
would be submitted. At the same time, the Engineer and Treasurer was
requested to supply information as to amounts of sewage and total costs, etc.
The Engineer's report was received by Council August 5, 1969 and referred to
the Water Resources Committee, recommending consideration of a sewer rate
by-law~reby all industrial uses would be charged on an equitable basis. A
report was also received from the Treasurer providing details of costs of
operation and charges to Collis Leather.
After reviewing the above referenced reports, there appeared to be some
misunderstanding as to when the suggested changes, if any and when approved by
Council, should be effective. It was the opinion of the representatives of
Collis Leather Co. that the changes would apply to 1969, and the opinion of
the Finance Committee that the changes would be. considered for 1970 as no
provisions were made in 1969 budget for any changes.
After considerable discussion it was agreed that the following recommendations
be submitted to Council for approval.
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REGULAR MEETING _g_ FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 143 CONT tD
1. That the Town Engineer and the Treasurer prepare a draft Industrial Waste
Rate By-Law.
2. That the Collis Leather Co. share of the capital costs remain as is for
the duration of the Agreement.
3. That consideration be given to reducing Collis Leather's share of the
operating costs of the Pollution Control Centre due to the 1969 expansion1
and their improved method of pre-treating waste. 1f this item is approved in
principle, the Finance Committee will submit further recommendations as to
reductions of Collis Leather's share of operating costs.
4. That a copy of this report, as approved or amended qy Council, be forwarded
to Collis Leather Co. Ltd.
Illingworth:
Trent:
"Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance Committee dated
January 20, 1970 re meeting with Collis Leather Co. Ltd. be
discussed individually and accepted."
CAllll.IED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO, 145
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Committee of the Whole in which
the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A joint meeting of Checkerboard Farms Ltd., Ontario Water Resources Comm. and
Council in Committee was held on Monday, January 26, 1970.
Present: Mayor Illingworth, Reeve Buck, Deputy Reeve Trent, Councillors
Davis, Harris, Henderson, Miller, Simmons & Stewart.
Mr. G. Missingham, Mr. T. Armstrong and Mr. N. Embry from the Ontario Water
Resources Commission and Mr. A. Reid of J. D. Reid and Associates.
Mr. E. Doherty, Mr. G. Morris, Mr. H. Brumwell, Mr. C. Smith Engineer
from Checkerborad Farms Ltd.
Mr. E. A. McGregor, Town Superintendent, K. B. Rodger, Clerk and C. Duncan
Deputy Clerk.
Mr. Smith, the Engineer from Checkerboard Farms Ltd., from St. Louis, Ho,
made a presentation of their preliminary plans showing lagoon type treatment.
Mr. Austin Reid, of J. D. Reid and Associates Ltd., requested a week or so
to consider all the design criteria of the plans presented and the Council
requested Mr. A, Reid to get together with representatives of the Ontario
Water Resources Comm. and officials from Checkberboard Farms to suggest other
workable alternatives also and to report back,
One comment appeared to emerge from the meeting in that lagoon type treatment
may not be aesthetically pleasing as an activated sludge or contact
stabilization type treatment but as acompensating factor is not as subject to
upsets as the package plants,
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REGULllR MEETING -9-FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOIE REPORT NO. 145 CONT 1 d
It was the recommendation 6f the Council in Committee that Mr. A. Reid
consider alternatives and present a plan back to the Council within a short
period of time.
The letter of J. D. Reid & Assoc. Ltd. dated January 30, 1970 is attached
hereto.
Mayor Illingworth presented the report of Mr. A. Reid of J. D. Reid and
Associates Ltd. ·
Illingworth: "Amendment: that the report of J. D. Reid & Assoc. Ltd. be
Henderson: attached to the Committee Report and that a·copy bs forwarded
to Ralston Purina with the amendment to the Engineer's report
that the dates in recommendation 1 (a) read March 2, 1970 and
1 (b) reac:l. March 2:3, 1970."
Illingworth:
Trent:
CARRIED
''Resolved that the Council in Committee report, dated January
26, 1970 re meeting -with Checkerboard Farms Ltd. t:~nd Ontario
Water Resources Coinm. be accepted as an information and that
the report qf J, b. Reid with the exceptions of extension of
dates (la) rrom February 13th, 1970 to March 2nd, 1970 and
Clause l(b) from March 2nd, 1970 to March 23, 1970 and that
this report be adopted and approved by the Municipal Council
and forwarded to Checkerboard Farms Ltd. for their consideration
and reply. 11
C.'ffiRIED
COMHITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 147
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Committee of the Wbole in which
the Committee respectfully submitted thefbllowing:
A joint meeting of Council in Committee, Aurora Parks & Recreation Committee
was held in the Council Chanbers on Thursday, January 22, 1970 at 8:00P.M.
Present were: Mayor Illingworth, Reeve Buck, Councillors Davie, Miller &
Simmons; Mr. A. Reid, Mr. N. Weller, Mr. E. Batson, Mr. Jan DsVantier, Mr.
D. Lewis, Mr. L. Keffer, Mrs, Shoniker, Mr. J. Williamson, Mr •. L. Glover,
Mrs. A. Bell, Mr. B. Dinsmore, Mr. B. Blick, Mr •. E •. Kolotyliuk.
1. Swimming Pool-Council ~n Committee recommends that the E~ineer proceed
with the plans and specifications as outlined for restoration an~.upkeep of
the swimming pool and that the work be scheduled so that it can ee completed
by June 1970.
Detailed specifications will be forwarded to Council when prepared and prior
to tender call.
2. Review of Combined Parks and Recreation Comm.
It was recommended that a policy statement re terms of. reference be jprepared
of all duties and responsibilities between Council authority and Par~s operation~
and Recreation Comm, and its operation.
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REGULAR MEETING -10-
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOIE REPORT NO. 147 CONT 1 D
Clause 1 -Carried
Clause 2 -Carried
FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
Illingworth:
Trent:
"Resolved that the report of Council in Committee, dated
January 22, 1970 re joint meeting with Aurora Parks &
Recreation Committee be accepted.11
C.'ffi.RIED
Mayor Illingworth in the Chair.
WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 141
Deputy Reeve Trent presented a report of the Works Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
Meeting of the Works Committee held in the City of Kitchener on January 21,
1970. Present were Chairman W. Trent, Member N. Stewart and Councillor
Harris and E. A. McGregor, Town Superintendent and Town Works Employee H.
Rolling.
~~resenting the City of Kitchener: The General Works Superintendent J.
Rutherford, Master Mechanic Mr. Thorn and the General Engineer R. Willis.
The Committee were well received and given an extensive tour of the Works
Building.
The building is as large as our Arena. It was noted that all Safety Equipment
was applied including shoes; hard hats were worn by all the employees at
all times, including Supervisory Staff. There were full time mechanics
preparing machinery for the coming season, motors being torn down and repaired.
It was also noted that all vehicles were equipped with mobile radios at an
approximate cost per unit of $700.00. It was pointed out that without the
radios it would be almost )Ossible to keep track of the emplqyees. Various
aspects of Town's Works were discussed by the Superintendent, Mr. Rutherford,
and the following comments were noted:
The catch basins cleaned approximately 60 per shift per day.
The leaf collection is approximately 3-1/2 tons per load, with approximatey
6 loads per unit per day. A vacuum type machine at the rear of the truck is
utilized to pick up the leaves.
The City of Kitchener has 21 snow ploughing units for 248 miles of roads.
Snow collection is implemented by hired trucks plus owned equipment and is
dumped into the Grand River. The use of salt was discussed and it was pointed
out that pure salt is used when they think it is necessary but sand and salt
are usually used in most cases.
A piece of equipment that was noted in the garage is a power wash unit that
we understood was supplied by Sani Fax Limited an agency that sells
cleaning materials. We were lead to believe that this piece of equipment
was on loan to the Works Department on the basis that they buy the soap that
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REGULAR MEETING -11-
WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 141 CONT 1 D
FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
goes with this particular machine. The Committee would recommend that the
Superintendent contact Sani-Fax Co. Ltd. and see if a similar arrangement
could be made for the Town of Aurora.
We discussed the p~opp~cts of a new Works Department location in the Town of
Aurora and pointed out that there was a two acre site becoming available in
the near future. It was suggested to us that this was inadequate and that
taking into consideration future needs that ~e should consider a five acre
site.
We discussed the aspects of graders and it was pointed out by the Master
Mechanic that they would not consider anything under 135 hp grader.
The Committee would recommend that such a machine be included in the 1970
Budget for consideration by Council at Budget time.
The City of Kitchener was very gracious in setting up a simulated snow
removal situation so we had an opportunity to survey the snow g~te. The
snow gate does an excellent job on half to one inch of snow -anything over
this flowes back into the driveways as the plow and gate cannot hold a
large capacity. It was pointed out to us by the master mechanic that
particular trucks have to be purchased to operate this equipment since there
is a hydraulic pump driven off the crank shaft of the motor at the front
and that certain vehicles the fan cuts toolow and would hit the shaft that
would be extended from the front of the crank shaft. It was also noted that
the engines in these trucks were of greater horse power than the engines
we have presently. It was further noted that the ploughs are much larger
than the types of ploughs that we are using presently. At this point, we
would like to bring to Council's attention that the Works Department in
Kitchener are converting to diesel powered equipment. The master mechanic
again explained that there is less breakdown time and less trouble with the
diesel equipment. The truck that was operating this snow plough gate was
diesel equipped.
The gate on this plough was approximately a.l ~nnh piece of boiler plate
operated by a 3 inch hydraulic piston. The master mechanic explained to us
that they had had trouble, that the top of the piston had blown completely
off and therefore they had placed another plate over top of this to hold the
thing in place. It was also pointed out to us after the first hour of
operation that this gate had been bent out of place and this took the truck
out of operation for a day until the plough was repaired. This equipment
is obtainable from Frink CompanY Ltd. We would like Council to consider
this survey of this particular piece of equipment as a progress report
and after viewing other pieces of equipment of a similar nature we will brine
in a recommendation to Council as to which piece of equipment we feel would
be best suited, for our program of snow removal. The approximate cost of this
particular unit that was viewed in Kitchener is $4,000.00.
Mr. Willis the Engineer gave us additional information as to the increase in
costs in operating the snow gate.
He pointed out there was a 25% increase in time to do the same job therefore
it seemed reasonable to assume that the costs increased 25% for snow removal
for trucks equipped with the snow plough gate.
REGULAE MEETING -12-FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
WORK$ COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 141 CONT'D
It was further pointed out that all trucks were not equipped with this
particular gate and that they had programmed the trucks for different areas
of the Town at different times of the year. Those people who had experiended
the use of the snow gate were quite disturbed by the fact that this piece
of equipment had been remo9ed from their area and put in another area.
Trent:
Stewart:
"Resolved that the report ofthe Works Committee, dated January 21,
1970 re visit to Kitchener be accepted."
CARRIED
POLICE Ct»!ITTEE REPORr NO. 144
Councillor Miller presented a report of the Police Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Police Committee was held on Monday, January 26th, 1970 at
7:00P.M.
Present were: Councillor Miller, Chairman -Vice Chairman N. Stewart,
Member Reeve Buck and Mayor Illingworth; Deputy Reeve Trent and Councillors
Davis and Harris.
1. Cab Driver's License
The .Committee recommend that Mr. Reginald Chisholm, 2 Bailey Cres., be
granted a Cab Driver's License for the Town of Aurora.
2. Uniforms
The subject of uniforms was discussed and the Committee recommends that the
following uniforms be purchased:
1 Chief 3 Sergeants 9 Constables
as per attached requisition. ,o
3. Cros~ing Guard Shelters
The Committee decided to rule out the idea of sheltersfor crossing guards,
but recommend that.4 ski-doo suites, in the $30.00 to $35.00 range be purchased
as the Committee recognize the adverse weather conditions that face the
crossing guards. Suites to remain the property of the Town and to be returned
to the Town when the Cross Guards leave the Town's employee.
The Committee recommend that the Purchasing Agent obtain the best price
possible on these suites. '
Clause 1 -Carried
Clause 2 -Carried
Clause 3 -Carried
REGULAR MEETING -13-FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
POLICE COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1/,k CONT t D
Miller: "Resolved that the report of the Police Committee dated January 26 1
Buck: 1970 re various items be discussed item by item and accepted."
CARRIED
JULY 1ST. COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 146
Councillor Henderson presented a report of the July 1st. Committee in which
the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the July 1st. Committee was held on Wednesday, July st, 1970
in the Council Chambers at 8:00P.M.
The Committee is pleased to enclose herewith a summary of Financial St~tement
for 1969 operations and would respectfully request that Council provide
the sum of up to ~1,000. in order that the Committee would be able to .start
planning and underwriting expanses for the 1970 operations.
The Committee will be making further reports as to planned events foll:owing
the next meeting or ~wo.
Henderson:
Harris:
"Resolved that the report of the July st. Committee dated
January 21, 1970 be accepted and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto."
CARRIED
WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 148
Deputy Reeve Trent presented a report of the Works Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
The Works Committee met at 4:45P.M., Monday, February 2nd, 1970 to open
the Tenders for tree removal on Town property. Present were: Deputy Reeve
Trent, Councillors Stewart and Miller and C. Duncan, Deputy Clerk.
Ten tenders were received as follows for the Work which was divided into
three sections (a) removal of trees on road allowances, (b) removal of
trees on Town property, other than road allowance and (c) pruning and bracing:
Olsen Landscape Contract
Harry E. Comer
Lakeside Tree Experts
Richmond Hill Tree Service
Weller Tree Experts
MacNamara -Juillet Co.
Newmarket Tree Service
Robert Draper Tree Experts
Henriksen Landscaping
Kimberley Valley Landscaping
Section A
$ 990.00
910.00
1,560.00
1,070.00
940.00
810.00
1,045.00
1,040.00
1,102.00
999.00
Section B
$1,020.00
876.00
1,280.00
830.00
1,147.50
950.00
1,145.00
1,080.00
990.00
1,197.00
Section C
$8.00/hr +mater.
5.50/hr./man
28.00/hr./3 men
7. 90/hr. /man
6.00/man hr.
5.50/hr./man
9. 50/hr.
6.00/hr.
8.25/hr.
4.97/man hr.
The Deputy Clerk is to examine the tenders and a further report will be
submitted for Council's consideration.
REGULAR MEETIID -14-FEBRUARY 2, 1970.
WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT NO, 148 0.QNT 1D
Trent:
Davis:
"Resolved that the Reporl of the Works Committee dated February 2,
1970 re: Tree Removal ':tenders be accepted. 11
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS FOR Wll:ICH NQUCE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Henderson~
Harris:
"Whereas it is deemed desirable, in the best interest of the Town
of Aurora, to have any construction work performed by other than
Town Staff, inspected:
NOH THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVBD:
1. That the Town Engine~r or his staff be responsible to Council,
for the inspection of all majot construction work that is to be
carried out in the Town and tor the Town of Aurora, and that this
policy be set out separately in each and every awarded contract
and fu~ther;
2. That the Town Super.intertdent be responsible to inspect, or
to have his staff inspedt, or to hire a competent person to
inspect, all construction work of any nature that is carried out
in the Town, on behalf of, or for the Town of Aurora, other than
that work, which is inspected by the Engineer, or his staff."
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Customs Henderson:
Survey Trent:
Drop-In Buck:
C~ntre Henderson:
"Resolved that Councillor Harris and Mr. Duncan contact
all industries in Aurora about having a Customs Clearance
Office in Aurora. "
"Resolved that a letter be sent to the Recreation Colll!IJ;o~
expressing Council's congratulations on the success ofrcthe
Youth Drop-In Centre and Council's hopes that it will
carry on for an indefinite period,"
CARRIED
Councillor Stewart requested that the Clerk check on the status of the
promised closing of the Unit Precast factory on the Subway Sideroad.
Councillor Harris requested that the Clerk contact th~ Ontario Humane Society
re the confinement of two dogs in the building near the Unit Precast building.
BY-LAWS / /
By-Law 1867-67 Council withdrew in Committee of the Whole to consider the
second reading of the by-law.
Second reading of the By-law approved in Open Council.
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REGULAR MEETING
By-law
1867-67
Miller:
Stewart:
BY-LAW Buck:
NO. 1875-70 Davis:
-15-FEBRUARY 2, 1970,
"Resolved that the draft By-law #1867 be forwarded to
the Ontario Department of Transport for approval as to''',
form. 11
CARRIED
"That leave be iiven to introduce a By-law to state
policy with reference to apartment development as
provided under By-Law number 1863, and that the same be
now read a first timel 11
CArutlED
Harris:
Stewart:
"Resolved that the DraftB;~r-Law 1!375 be referred to the Town
Solicitor for checking, 11
CARRIED
NEw BUSINESS & NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Henderson gave Notice of Motion that d~iveway entrances of
senior citizens are to be cleared by tbe Wo~ks Department.
Councillor Henderson gave Notice of Motion re the replacement of the bridges
on Tyler Street and on Kennedy Street West.
Miller: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned," (ll:20 P.M.)
CARRIED
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