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MINUTES - Council - 19700908/'' --··c-... . --.-· MINUTES OF 17TH. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 19 70 AT 8:00 P.M. PRESENT; Mayor R. A. Illingworth, Reeve E. Buck, Deputy Reeve W. Trent, Councillors Davis, Harris, Henderson, Miller, Simmons & Stewart. Buck: "Resolved that a letter of condolences be sent to the K. B. Rodger Stewart: family." CARRIED CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Davis: Simmons: "Resolved that the Minutes of July 6th, 20th, August 4th, 24th. and 31st, 1970 be adopted as printed and circulated." CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE 18-1 Town of Newmarket -Pollution Control Committee Henderson: "Resolved that no action be taken and that the letter be Buck: received and filed." CARRIED 18-2 Town of Richmond Hill -Resolution -Market Value Assessment Buck: "Resolved that the Resolution of the Town of Richmond Hill be Davis: endorsed and the necessary action .taken." CARRIED 18-3 J. D. Reid and Associates Ltd. -Sewage Pumping Station Davis: Stewart: '~esolved that the Town Engineer's recommendation be accepted to install a 575 volt service for the sewage pumping station." CARRIED 18-4 J. D. Reid & Associates Ltd. -Tyler St. Bridge Replacement Henderson: "Resolved that a copy of the ensipeer's report be forwarded to Harris: the Planning Board and that Council is willing to consider DELEGATIONS the. replacement of the Tyler Street bridge provided that the developer will enter into an agreement to undertake the channel iza.tion of the creek. 11 CARRIED Major Bridgeford of the Queen's York Rangers introduced to Council four cadets who have been recognized for outstanding achievements: Cadet W. Clegg, who was one of 12 to represent cadet corps from across Canada at the Canadian National Exhibition in physical education; Cadet Major Dave Hawkin, who was awarded the , ... -~~--·-~---~~-"~-~-"~~~·-~--~-= .. -·-·----·-·--···----~~----~~--,.·-~-~---~ .. ·~y~··~---~-........... --- 17TH. REGULAR ~~t:J:NG DELEGATIONS coNr\1) _z::. SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 best Cadet in Company artd finished 4th. out of 1200 as best Canr~isn Cadet; Cadet John Butler, who finished 8th. in the rifle course and has been selected for the Brisley Team and who is also the Ontario Small-Bore Shooting Champion; and Cadet Kevin McKenna, who was selected best cadet at Camp Ipperwash. Miller: Stewart: "Resolved that the Queen's York Rangers Cadet Corps be authorized to hold a parade on the streets of Aurora on October 3rd, 1970 and that the period for a tag day be extended as required." CARRIED COR.~SPONDENCE CONT'D 18-5 J.D. Reid & Associates Ltd., -Aurora Swimming Pool Invoices (Referred to Purchasing Agent) 18-6 J. D. Reid & Associates Ltd. -Copy of letter to Wimpey Ltd. property stakes (Information) 18-7 J. D. Reid & Associates Ltd. -Deep Well Pump Project (Referred to Water Resources) 18-8 Aurora Planning Board -Amendment #1 Official Plan -Township of Whitchurch Henderson: Buck: "Resolved that the letter be tabled until the report is received from the York County Planning Office and that the Council of the Township of Whitchurch be so advised." CARRIED 18-9 Dept. of Highways -Damage Claim (Referred 'to Dagmar & J. D. Reid) 18-10 Ont. Water Resources Comm. -Well Operator's Course (Referred to Water Resources Comm.) 18-11 Globe & Mail -Litter left by Carriers (Information) 18-12 Ont. Federation of Agriculture -Bill 152 (Information) 18-13 Aurora Parks & Recreation Comm. -Storage (Information) 18-14 Ontario Shade Tree Council -Course {Referred to Parks Comm.) 18-15 Canadian Arthritis Society-Canvass -October 3, 1970 (Information). 18-16 ShiJ Mars Antiques -Services Available (Information) 17TH. REGULAR MEETING -3-SEPTEMBER 8, 1970. ~&RESPONDENCE CONT 1 D 18-17 Ontario Humane Society -Complaints -Odours Corrected (Information) 18-18 Dept. of Highways -Expenditure By-Law 1879-70 Approval (Information) 18-19 Dept. of Highways -Interim Subsidy -1970 (Information -Treasurer) 18-20 J. F. MacLaren Ltd., -Operation of Water, Sewage and Drainage Works (Referred to Reid, Water Resources Comm., Treasurer) 18-21 Ontario Municipal Improvement Corp. -Debentures Due (Information) 18-22 Aurora Police Dept. -Traffic Signs -Subdivisions (Referred to Police Dept. Committee) ~~ 18-~E. A. McGregor-Town Superintendent-Easement-Dunham Cres. (Information) 18-24 E. A. McGregor -Town Superintendent -Snow disposal areas (Information) 18-25 E. A. McGregor, Town Superintendent -No Parking Signs -V~chell Street Drainage Problem -Haida Drive (Information) 18-26 C. H. Duncan -Deputy Clerk -Parking Lot Signs (Referred to Services Comm.) 18-27 C. H •. Duncan -Deputy Clerk -Waterworks Trucks (Referred to Water Resources) 18-28 Roman Catholic Separate School Board -Report and statement (Informs tinn) 18-29 G. Burling -Fire Chief -90 Temperance St. Henderson: "Resolved that the Fire Chief be advised that if the required Miller: action is not taken by the owner within the stated period, that the Fire Marshall be notified and the necessary action be taken and that further an inspection be carried out of the Brookland Avenue Apartments." CARRIED 18-30 Dept. of Municipal Affairs -Section 130 -Regional Municipal of York Act (Information) '---.~ ·:..._ 17TH. REGULAR MEETING -l:-SEPTEMBER 8, 1970 CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D 18-31 Supreme Court of Ontario -Writ -Rutherford -Town (Referred to Solicitor) 18-32 Supreme Court of Ontario -Writ -Dagmar -Town -Accident (Information) 18-33 York County Planning Office -Evaluation of Bill 102 (Information) 18-34 E. A. McGregor -Town Superintendent -Sewer Backup -Harriman Rd. Refund requested (Referred to Works Comm.) 18-35 E. A. McGregor -Town Superintendent -Signs have been placed on Reuben Street re Parking (Information) Buck: "Resolved that the correspondence be accepted and action as recolllllended Davis: in the Clerk's Report." CARRIED CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIV~l. Reeve Buck in the Chair. Illingworth: Trent: "Resolved that a copy of the Engineer's report dated July 2, 1970 and attached photographs be forwarded to the N:i.nister of High~rays and that the Department of Highways be requested to ban studded tires and to provide additional grants to municipalities who have suffered road damage due to studded tires. 'Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in York County requesting their endorsement." CARRIED Mayor Illingworth in the Chair. Buck: "Resolved that a letter be sent from this Council to the Prime Minister Davis: of Ontario pointing out the long term difficulties caused by re-assess- ment to market value and requesting that the decision of the Honourable D'Arcy McKeough, Minister of Municipal Affairs, on the concept of market value assessment be reconsidered." CARRIED REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Council in Committee Report No. 219 Reeve Buck presented a report of the Council in Committee who respectfully submitted the following: ""; \-..-' ---------------~-----·-~- 17TH. REGULAR MEETING -5-SEPTEMBER 8, 1970. COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 219 CONT 1 D A meeting of the Council in Committee was held on Tuesday, September 8, 1970 at 7:40 P.M. Present were Reeve Buck, Deputy Reeve Trent, Councillors Davis, Harris, Miller and Simmons. 1. Report No. 212 -Clause 3 The Committee recommens that Clause 3 of Council in Committee Report No. 212 be approved. 2. Report No. 210 The Committee recommends that the insurance premium for the Town Signs be paid. 3. Aurora Saycees The Committee recommends that the Aurora Jaycees be granted permission to use the Town's July 1st. Crest, however the Committee can not suppor~ the request by the Jaycees to sponsor the cost of crests and jackets, as it would set a precedent for every other organization to request financial support from the Town. 4. Drug Seminar for Police Departments The Committee recommends that P. c. Ted McClenny and P. C. D. Lougheed be authorized to attend the drug seminar at Aylmer, however, only one officer is to attend each seminar in accordance with Town policy. Clause 1 -4 incl. -Carried Buck: "Resolved that the Council in Committee Report dated September 8, Davis: 1970 be accepted." CARRIED Buck: "That a letter be sent to Mr. J. Van Rooyen informing him of the status Davis: of the zoning regulations on Industry Street. Any proposed amendment will be publicized. 11 CARRIED WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 218 Deputy Reeve Trent presented a report of-, the Works ColllJilittee in which the Committee respectfully submitted the following: There ~rere six applications received for the position of full time mechanic. A meeting will be set to interview these applicants, and a further report will be submitted. This is a progress report only. -··-~---~·-~,.~~--;, __ .,__,~. ~· -~-~-·---...___~~.,..._,----.<_..<. __ ~~~~=-~-'7""'=•==->--~-.~~~=•"«<>•'-'~•>--;..-..-o.,•«<>T~~~-=~~<--"-u'~''~•••~-••-•·~~·-~·•·•~<•~--•-·~-n•---~"-"''~"'''"''-~•••~~-•• 17TII. REGULAR MEETING -6-SEPTEMBER 8, 1970. WO)ll<S COl'lMITTEE REPORT NO. 218 CONT 1 ~ Trent: "Resolved that the Report of the Works Committee, dated September 8, Davis: 1970, Report no. 218 be accepted." CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS Winter Sand Trent: & Salt Davis: "Resolved that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to obt;;;in invitational bids for the supply of approximately 400 tons of bulk course salt and 1, 200 tons of winter sand and to accept the lowest bids and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." CARRIED P.C.C. Pump Daviei: "Resolved that a 211 pump complete with 25 feet of Henderson: discharge hose and fittings be purchased from North ·York Plumbing & Heating Limited in the total amount of $324.14, all taxes included, for the Pollution Control Centre and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." CARRIED Tree Ac.count Simmons: 11 Resolv.ed that the account of Mr. Victor Toews in the Henderson: amount of $200.00 for the cutting down and removal of dead trees in Golf Glen Park be paid and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." CARRIED Jaycee Stewart: "Resolved that the Mayor proclaim the week of September 13-19, 1970 as Jaycee Heek in the Ta.m of Aurora." Week · Harris: CARRIED Sander Trent: "Resolved that a D.H.O. Sander be rented from Armitage Rental Henderson: (Ontario) Construction Co. Ltd. ·on a standby basis beginning December 1, 1970 until April 30, 1971 and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto." CARRIED Wellington St. Reconstruction Mayor Illingworth read a letter from Mr. A. J. Rettie, Toronto and· ·York Roads Commission re a meetinl;l• Stewart: Miller: "Resolved that Mr. Rettie be advised that September 28th. io the best day for the meeting and that the Town Engineer and as many members of Council to attend as possible." CARRIED ,---~--~ ... -~.~--""'-'"-'-<."\-'-"'~-'--~------~----~--'·---'·~·=---~-'·'"-'""~"'=="''''"""''''»---====··=-"-"'= -~---·------~------- . r."""'' 17TII. REGULAR MEETING BY-LAWS ;By-Law Buck: No. 1888='70 Davis: -7-SEPTEY£ER 8, 1970. "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 'second reading of the By-Law approved in open Council. [Stewart: "That the By-La~' now before the Council be read a third time this day." ;Trent: CARRIED iBuck: "That the third reading of the By-Law be taken as read." Henderson: -CARRIED NEW BUSINESS 'Buck: "Resolved that the regular meeting of Council be held on Monday, Henderson: September 28, 1970 for the pUrpose of passing of accounts and othe: emergent business." CARRIED 'Miller: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned. 11 CARRIED / MAYOR