MINUTES - Council - 19700406MINUTES OF THE SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING i:>F THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 AT 8:b0 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor R. A. Illingworth, Reeve E. Buck, Deputy Reeve W. Trent,
Councillors Davis, Hatris, Hertderson, Miller, Simmons & Stewart.
OONFIRMA!ION OF MINUTES
Simmons: 11R¢solved that the Minutes of March 2nd, 9th, and 16th, 1970, be
Stewart: adopted as printed and circu1ated.11
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
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8~1 Dept. Energy & Resources ~ Waste Distio.sal B~~Laws
(Answer by Clerk)
8·2 Society Barber Shop Quartet ~ Request for Proclamation
Miller:
Buck:
"Resolved that the week .of. April 5th. to 1ith., 1970 be ~rociaimed
as Barbershop iiarmony Week ih Al.trota."
CARRIED
8~3 Aurora Planning Board ~ Minutes of Meetings, Copy of letter to R. Allen, D.M.A.
(Information)
8-4 Committee of Adjustment -Easement Lot 3, Plan 107
Buck: "Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment be advised that the
Henderson: Council has no objection to the granting of the easement and that
the Town Engineer has previously reported on the servicing and
easement."
CARRED
8-5 Aurora Police Department -Results of Exams
(Information)
8-6 Aurora Police Department -List of Officers
(Information)
8-1 D. Ennis -Wimpey Homes -Copy of letter to 0. Lloyd Assoc. re Block A-
installation of additional catchbasins
(Information)
8-8 C. c. Johnston, Solicitor -Bodfish estate levies
(Information)
8-9 Bussin & Bussin, Solicitors -Frank Orsi Construction Ltd. -Proposed Plan
of Subdivision
Davis:
Henderson:
"Resolved th,~:~,t a letter be sent to Bussin.& Bussin, Solicitors,
advising tfiat the proposed subdivision is before the Planning
Board and its status."
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETING
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D
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8-10 Aurora Safety Council -Copies of Minutes
( Informil.don)
8-11 Collis Leather Ltd., -Sewer Rental Charges
(Tabled for Council in Comm.)
8-12 CoDDDittee of Adjustment -Submission B21 -W.W. Wood
(Information)
APRIL 6, 1970.
8-13 York County Board 'of Education -1970 Municipal Levies for School Purposes
(Referred to Finance Comm.) ·
8-14 Mrs~ Ross Bovair -Complaint re diseased elm
Blick: "Resolved that the free Inspector be· authorbed tq inspect the
Stewart: tree behind 20 Mark Street, and if the inspector conde~s the
tree, that the owner and his solid.b)r be .notified."
CARRIED
8-15 Ontario Humane Society -Monthly Report -March
(Information)
8-16 York-Oshawa Health Unit -Access to Vital Statistics
(information)
8-17 Friendship Circle -Request for delegation to appear
Mayor Illingworth invited the representatives of the Friendship Circle to attend
the Council in Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 1970 at 8:30 P.M.
8-18 Department of Hi3hways -B~-law 1878-70
(Information)
8-19 Aurora Public Library Board -1970 Budget
(Referred to· Finance Comm.)
Buck: "Resolved that the correspondence be accepted and actioned as recoDDDended
Davis: in the Clerk's Report."
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES .
Reeve Buck in the Chair.
COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 168
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Council in CoDDDittee in which the
CODDDittee respectfuUy submitted· the following:
A meeting of the Council in Committee was held on Monday, March 23rd, 1970 at
8:00 P.M. Present were: Mayor R. Illingworth, Reeve E. Buck, Deputy Reeve
Wm. Trent, Councillofs Davis, Harris, Henderson, Miller and Stewart.
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REGlJLAR MEETING -3-APRIL 6, 1970.
Council in ~mmitee Report No. 168 Cont'd
1. Aurora Police Association
The Committee met with the Aurora Police Association to further discuss
negotiations and a new contract. Present from the Association were Sgt. R.
Andre"·'• Sgt. Lewis, Constable McClenny, Cbnstable D. Zo'rn and Constable C.
Mcintaggart. Following n discussion of the matters contained in the Association's
brief, both parties agreed to meet again to discuss their offers.
2. South End Property
The Coirimittee discussed the proposed development of the south end property
owned by Mrs. Herskovits and the Committee recommends that the develo~ment.of the
property be considered based on the following criteria:
1. That the. two apartments, as shoWn, shall not exceed 90 ft. and shall have
a maximum density of l,O units per acres.
2. That the central par!cs be irtcreased southwards to the Sub~ray Sldero~d.
3. That the total population density for the whole development shall not
exceed 1,000 persons.
4. That basically the medical centre, road pattern and works yard appear to be
satisfactory.
The Committee recommends that a further meeting be held with the developer.
3. Rent Advisory Board
The Committee recommends that the .Clerk be authorized to obtain information and
regulations on the establishment ~ a Rent Advisory Board in Aurora.
4. Co=un:c t~' C:,". ~=e Capital Deficit
The Committee considered the request of the Community Centre Board for the
Council to write-off the balance of the Capital Deficit. The Committee recommends
that the request be considered along with the 1970 budget and that the Community
Centre Board be advised accordingly.
5. Administrative Policv ffo3 -Aurora Parks & Recreation Committee
The Committee discussed the draft administrative policy number 3 and the
·committee recommends that a meeting be arranged between the parks and recreation
committee and the Council in Committee to discuss the revised policy.
6. Parks Development Committee
The Committee re.commends that a Parks Development Committe.e of Council be
established, composed of three members of Council; one of whom is a member of
the Parks & Recreation Committee. The Parks Development Committee will be
responsible for the development and maintenance of parks and also responsible
for equipment, parks personnel and tree planting. The Committee recommends
that the Striking Committee appoint the members to the Committee.
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REGULAR MEETING -4-APRIL 6, .1970.
Council in Committee Report No. 168 Cont'd
7. Aurora Rent-All -Industry Street
The Committee discussed the present use of the building as a residence and
the report of the Building Inspector. Since no building permit has ever been
issued to convert the second floor to residential use nnd that it is not a legal
residence, therefore, the Committee recommends that the Town Solicitor advise
the owner in writing that the property can not be used for residential purposes
and that they must obtain other residential accommodation before 3 months. The
Committee also recommends that the owners of the buiiding b, advised that the
building must be brought up to fire safety standards as required for a
commercial building.
Th~ Committee recommends that the Town Solicitor notify Midway Construction that
any residential use of their building on Industry Street must cease within
thirty days.
Clause 1 ~ Carried
Clause 2 -Carried
Clause 3 -Carried
Clause 4 ~ Carried
Clause 5 -Carried
Clause 6 -Carried
Clause 7 -Trent:
Stewart:
"Amendment: that Clause 7 be tabled and considered under
consideration of Business for which Notice has been given."
CARRIED
Illingworth:
Davis:
"Resolved that the report of the Council in Committee, dated March
23, 1970, re various matters be discussed item by item and
accepted, as amended."
CARRIED
Deputy Reeve Trent in the Chair.
Striking Committee Report No. 171
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Striking Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
The Striking Committee met at 10:00 P.Mb Monday, March 30, 1970 with Mayor
Illingworth and Reeve Buck present and Councillor Harris in attendance.
In accordance with Council's instructions, the Committee considered appointments
to the Parka Development Committee bearing in mind that one member of the
Committee must be a member of the Recreation Committee. It was the opinion of
the Striking Committee that the Chairman of the Parks Development Committee
should be the liaison with arid a member of the Recreation Committee.
Taking into consideration present appointments, hours of availability, etc.
your Committee recommends the following as the Parks Development Committee:
Chairman Councillor P. Miller
Councillor E. Henderson
Councillor I. Harris.
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REGULAR MEETING -5-APRIL 6, 1970o
Striking Committee Report Noo 171 Cont'd
In order to distribute the workload and so that no member of Council holds more
than one Chairmanship, your Committee further recommends that Councillor
Stewart be appointed Chairman of the Police Committee to replace Councillor
Millero
Due to recent chariges in the Police Act, The Committee of Council is defined
as "A Committee composed of the head or acting head of Council and two other
members thereof appointed by Council""
You~.Committee therefore recommends that the Mayor be appointed to the Police
Committee in accordance with regulations 451/69 of the Poiice Acto
Illingworth:
Buck:
"Res4ved that j:he report of the St:Hking Cortunittee dated March
30, 1970 re appointments to Park Development Committee be
approvedo 11
DEFEATED
Finance Committee Report Noo 172
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Finance Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
The Finance Committee met on Monday, Y~rch 30, 1970 at 8:00 PoM, Mayor
Illingworth and Reeve Buck present and Councillor Harris in attendanceo The
following items were discussedo
L 1970 Grants
During 1969, the budgeted figure for grants was ~4,500o00 and the total amount
spent was $3,616o53o In reviewing the~ants from previous years your Committee
recommends the following:
(a) The grant of $100o00 to the Boy Scouts and $100o00 to the Girl Guides has
not been reviewed for a considerable period of time and with the increasing
growth of the Town may be inadequate at this timeo Therefore, it is recommended
that the Finance Committee meetwith representatives of the Boy Scouts and Girl
Guides to study their needs and report back to Councilo
·(b) Aurora Agricultural Society -It is recommended that the annual grant of
$200o00 be continued for 1970o
(c) Aurora Horticultural Society -It is recommended that the annual grant of
$200o00 be continued for 1970o It is also recommended that the Horticultural
Society be requested to submit recommendations to Council re additional
improvements to Yonge Street or other streets and estimated costso In order to
encourage junior participation in theHorticultural Society, it is recommended
that a Town of Aurora Trophy be donated, plus annual keeper for junior competitio~
(d) Scholarships,-It is recommended that the annual grant of $200o00 for
scholarship awards be continued for 1970o
(e) Sto John's Ambulance-It is recommended that a grant of $100o00 be made
to the Newmarket Brancho
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REGULAR MEETING -6-APRIL 6, 1970.
Finance Committee Report No. 172 Cont;d
(f) Aurora Safety Council -It is recommended that a grant of $1,000. be
made available to the Aurora Safety Council and that properly authorized
requisitions be forwarded to the Town Treasurer for payment up to this amount.
(g) Including the above and other requests that are received from time to
time during the year for advertising in year books, programs, etc., it is
recommended that a total sum of $5,000. be set aside for grant purposes during
1S!70o
2. Collis Leather Agreement -Your Committee reviewed the present Agreement and
all subsequent correspondence and reports regarding Collis Leather and will make
a separate report and recommendations to Council in Committee.
3. Works Department Salary Schedule -Following a meeting with the Works Dept.
Staff on Saturday March 21, 1970, your Committee has studied their requests
and will make a separate report and recommendations to Council in Committee.
4. Review of To>m Vehicles -Reference is made to Finance Committee report 136
Item 4, dated January 17, 1970 and the Deputy Clerk's report January 30, 1970
(reference 4-46). Your Committee have reviewed the status of Town equipment
and submit the following recommendations:
(a) Fire Vehicle #5 -1952 Dodge Tanker with 44,425 miles as of January 24,
1970 should be further investigated as to present condition and estimated
length of future use and the Fire Committee study and report.
(b) Works Department -It is recommended that the Works Committee study and
report on the following equipment as to present conditions and estimated
length of future use:
1950 Adams 414 Grader
1959 Ford Tractor -it is understood that this piece of equipment is no
longer in use because of its mechanical condition.
1963 Chevrolet 60 dump truck 4fo9 purchased in 1967 and with 73,185 miles
as of January 29, 1970.
1964 Ford 3 ton stake #2 purchased in May 1964 and with 26,296 miles as of
January 29, 1970
It is understood that the 1970 Fargo D700 on order will replace one of the
above referred to vehicles.
(c) Pollution Control Centre -It is recommended that the Water Resources
Committee study and report on the 1964 Chevrolet 60 Tanker which has 37,985
miles as of January 27, 1970.
(d) It is the understanding of the Committee that the 1/2 ton pick-up 4fo10
purchased in November 1968 was to provide transportati~h of the Town
Superintendent, as approved by a previous CounciL It ls how understood that
this vehicle is not being used by the Superintendent and that he is using his
own car on a mileage allowance. It is recommended that the Works Committee
report on this matter.
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REGULAR MEETING -7-APRIL 6, 1970.
Finance Committee Report No. 172 Cont'.d
5. Commuhity Centre and Fleury Park Parking Areas
Reference is made to Town Engineer's letter dated February 6, 1970 (reference
6-67). Your Committee recommends the foliowing:
(a) That the Town Engineer contact Wimpey regarding the re-sodding of the
Centre Area which was damaged during the laying of the trunk sewer.
(b) That the Works Dept. replace the cement bumpers previously removed from
the parking lot, along the perimeter in the most suitable area.
(c) That the Parks Development Committee, when formed,. study and report on
the grading and re-sodding of the areas between the parking lot and the
Community Centre.
6. Arbitration Report -Board of Education
Reference is made to the Department of Education letter dated March 5, 1970
(reference 6-29). Your Committee feels that all possible action has been taken
and recommends that no further action be taken at this time.
7. Five Year Capital Forecast
Reference is made to Finance Committee report 154 item 4 dated March 2, 1970
and the Treasurer's memorandum dated March 25, 1970. Your Committee recommends
as follows:
(a) That be proposed 5 year Capital Forecast as prepared by the Town Engineer
and Town Treasurer based on Council's policy be completed and presented
to Council for approval.
(b) That the Treasurer be authorized to debenture Stage 1 of Yonge Street
in anamount of $83,826.63 over a 10 year period. If a final figure is
avail4ble for Stage 2, that consideration be given to issue a joint
debenture for a 10 or a 20 year period.
8. Aurora Soccer Club
As part of the overall July First Celebrations, the Aurora Soccer Club have
invited a soccer team from Aurora Illinois to play in Aurora on July 4, 1970.
This competition between two Aurora teams has created considerable interest
in Aurora, Illinois and could become an annual event. Your Committee recommends:
(a) that a Town of Aurora Trophy be purchased for presentation to the winner
for annual competition and a Town of Aurqra Shield for the other team,
and that such purchase, if approved, be included in the grant budget.
(b) That the To~ of Aurora host a small luncheon for the competing teams
and officials from Aurora Illinois prior to the game and that the
Services Committee make the necessary arrangements, if approved.
9. Life and_G_Eoup Insuranc., Study
Your.Qbmmittee reviewed the vnrioua submissions re life and group insurance,
but du.; to the many parties involved >rere unable to make a recommendation as
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REGULAR MEETING -8-APRIL 6, 1970.
9. Life and Group Insurance Study Cont'd
to best coverage for the most economical costs, etc. It is therefore
recommended that the Town Clerk be authorized to contact Mr. Hartley, or
representative of the various companies to meet with the Finance Committee as
soon as possible.
Clause 1 (a) Carried
(b) Carried
(c) Carried
(d) Carried
(e) Carried
(f) Carried
(g) Carried
Clause 2 -Carried
Clause 3 -Carried
Clause 4 -(a) Carried
(b) Carried
(c) Carried
(d) Carried
Clause 5 -(a) Carried
(b) Carried
(c) Carried
Clause 6 -Carried
Clause 7 -(a) Carried
(b) Carried
Clause 8 -(a) Carried
(b) Stewatt:
Simmons:
Clause 9 -Carried
"Amendment: and that the Mayor of Aurora, Illinois,
be invited to participate in our festivities.11
CARRIED
Illingworth: 11 Resolved that the report of the Finance Committee dated
Buck: March 30, 1970 be discussed item by item and accepted, as amended."
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth in the Chair.
Special Youth Committee Report No. 173
Councillor Stewart presented a report of the Special Youth Committee in which
the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Committee to study a Youth Summ~r Works Program was held on
Wednesday, Aprillst, 1970 in the Council Chambers.
Present: Councillors N. Stewart, W. Davis, A. McMillian from Aurora JayCees,
Earl Tattrie, Canada Manpower; George Dawson, Aurora Janitor Service; 0.
Khamissa, Fashion Flair; H. Graham, Chamber of Commerce; K. Grayson, J. Palmer,
s. Pierson and A. Jardine from the Family.
The Committee came to the following conclusion:
1. That a Youth Summer Works Program was desirable and feasible.
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REGULAR MEETING -9-APRIL 6, 1970.
Spe.cial Youth Committee Report No. 173 Cont 1 d
2. That the work to be undertaken should be on a part time basis and of a
domestic nature: iae~ grass cutting, house cleaning, minor painting, etca,
and that this would not conflict with existing town maintenance operators.
3. That the young people's organization kno•m as the Family organize this
project with the assistance and co-operation of interested adults.
4. That he Town assist by promoting this project and by mimeographing forms
that could be used for students registration.
So That1he high school be asked to assist in student registration.
6. That accident insurance should be obtained to cover the student while working.
It was decided therefore to await for a further report from the Family as
to their views on the organization and that the Committee would investigate
the type and cost of insurance needed.
Stewart: "Resolved that he Report of the Special Youth Committee dated April
Davis: 1, 1970 re Summer Works Program be accepted."
CARRIED
Special Committee Report No. 170
Councillor Stewart presented a report of the Special Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of Aurora Merchants called by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce was
held on Tuesday, March 24, 1970. Forty merchants were in attendance. The
Chairman of the meeting was Mr. Don Pulcine, Manager of the Bank of Montreal.
Mr. Pulcine outlined some of the problems which affect the local merchants.
It was suggested that a Retail Merchants' Association be formed. A steering
committee was formed and the membersare as follows:
lo Mr. B. MacLean of MacLean Motors
2o Mr. 0. Khamissa, Fashion Flair
3. Mr. R. Whitten, Thompson's Furniture
4. Mr. R. Isaacson,.Doane Hall Pharmacy
5o Mro L. Hutchinson, Hutchinson Photography
6. Mr. J. Bunger of J & B Discount
This Committee is to meet to discuss the feasibility of forming a. Retail
Merchants' Association and.will report back tothe Chamber of Commerce on their
findings.
Ste>mrt: "Resolved that the report of the Special Committee, dated March 24,
Harris: 1970 re meeting of Aurora l'lerchants be accepted."
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETING -10-APRIL 6, 1970o
Councillor Simmons submitted a verbal report on his meeting with Mro George
Ford of the York County Public School Board to discuss parkingo Mro Ford
advised that the Police Department had sanctioned the "No Parking Beb1een
Signs" and that the School Board would like one hour only parking on Church
and Victoria Streetso The Board had investigated the cost of extending the
parking area behihd the Church Street School Building and found the cost of
renting other p{operty more economical, however they would be willing to discuss
the matter furthero
Councillor Miller requested that the Tenders for the alterations at the Police
Building for Celisbe opened"
Two tenders were received as follows:
Model Builders (Aurora) Ltd"
Joe Van Rooyen Construction
$10,400o00
$12,49lo00
Miller:S "Resolved that the Tenders be referred to the Engineer for study and
Stewart: reporto 11
CARRIED
Consideration of Business for which Notice has been given:
Simmons: "Resolved that the lands on Industry Street, between Wellington
Henderson: Street East and Mary Street be re-zoned from Industry to an
acceptable combination of Industrial/Commercial with permitted
residential developmento 11
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Trent: Report Noo
168 -Clo 7 Stewart:
"Resolved that Clause 7 of Report Noo 168 be referred
back to Council in Committeeo 11
CARRIED
Unfinished BusineSs
Letter
6-42
Report
Noo 132
Clo 2
Mayor Illingworth stated that the Building Inspector has submitted a
report which has been referred to Council in Committeeo
Henderson:
Trent:
"Resolved that a letter be sent to the Ontario Humane
Society requesting the return of the signed Agreement
and their financial statement on their operations in
Aurora for 1969""
CARRIED
Councillor Harris requested authorization to submit a resolution on the
appointment of a Parks Development Committeeo
Mayor Illingworth ruled that the motion was out of order and could not be
acceptedo
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REGULAR MEETING -11-APRIL 6, 1970 •
Councillor Harris challenged the rul.ng from the Chair.
The Ruling from the Chair was upheld.
Plant-A-Harris:
Tree Week Simmons:
"Resolved that the week of April 26th to Hay 2, 1970
be declared "Plant-A-Tree Week" in the Town of Aurora
and that the Mayor be authorized to issue a Declaration
to this effect."
CARRIED
Council1or Stewart gave Notice of Motion re the discontinuing of the use of the ·
Fire J>epartment' s tank truck.
Miller: "Resolved that the Council sit past the hour of eleven o'clock to
Henderson: consider by-laws."
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
By-law No. Buck:
1880-70 Henderson:
"That leave be given to intorudce a By-Law to prohibit
the throwing, placing or depositing of refuse or debris
on private property, and that the same be now read a
first timeo 11
CARRIED
Miller: "That the By-Law now before the Council be read a second time and
Stewart: that the Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for
that purpose."
CARRIED
Second Reading of the By-Law approved in Open Council.
By-Law No. Buck: "That leave be given to introduce a By-law to charge
interest on Arrears of Taxes in the Town of Aurora and that
the same be now read a first time."
1881-70 Da:vi s:
CARRIED
Stewart: "That the By-law now before the Council be read a second time and
Henderson: that the Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for
that purpose."
CARRIED
Second Reading of the By-Law approved in Open Council.
New Business
Henderson:
Buck:
Buck:
Miller:
MAYOR
"Resolved that the Clerk be authorized to check and determine
what action may be taken concerning the parking and storing of
the trailers at Yonge Street and Auro;ra Higghts Drive."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the meeting be adjourned." (11:15 P.M.)
CARRIED
CLERK