MINUTES - Council - 19710405..
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MINUTES OF THE SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMaERS ON MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1971 AT 8:00P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor R. A. Illingworth, Councillors Davis, Harris, Henderson,
Miller, Stewart and Williamson.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Williamson: "Resolved that the Minutes of March 1st and 15th, 1971 be adopted as
Harris: printed and circulated."
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
7-1 York County Board of Education -1971 School Levies -
(Actioned -Council Meeting March 29, 1971)
Town of Richmond Hill -Resolution re 1971 School Levies
(Actioned -Council Meeting March 29, 1971)
Town of Richmond Hill -Fire Coverage Agreement -
(Ac tioned -Council Meeting March 29 , 19 71)
9l>th. Air Cadet Squadron -Request for Tag Day
(Actioned -Council Meeting March 29, 1971)
7-2 D. McClure -Red House Studio -Unable to attend meeting
(Referred to B. Young & Recreation Comm.)
7-3 Reminder -Woodstock Diving Meet -Entries
(Referred to B. Young & Recreation Comm.)
7-4 C. Duncan • Dep. Clerk -Water Truck -Fire Dept.
(Referred to Public Safety Comm.)
1-'S. Dept. of Transport -Approval of By-laws 1901 & 1902,Recommendation re fh900
(Referred to Solicitor)
7-6 Miss s. Sprangenberg -Re application for position
(Referred to B. Young and Parks & Recreation Dept.)
7-7 Aurora Business Assoc. -Promotion of bus service
(Referred to Transportation Comm.)
7-8 Mr. & Mrs. L. Dixon -Water Complaint
(Referred to Public Works Comm.)
7-9 Region of York Planning Dept. -Wimpey Homes Ltd.
(Referred to Planning & Dev. Comm.)
7-10 Aurora li'igure ~kpting Club -Ice Time 1971-72
', (R~!erred to E. ~a):son)
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REGULAR MEETING -2-APRIL 5, 1971.
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D
7·11 Dept. National Defence -Sherman Tank
Miller: "Resolved that the letter be received and filed."
W:i.lliameon:
CARRIED
7-12 Region of .York Planning Dept. -Vacancies
(Information -Posted)
7~13 Wimpey Homes Ltd. -Request to appear before Council
(Delegation -April 5)
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7-14 Invar Cotlilultants Ltd. -Proposed Draft Plan -Request to appear before
Council
(Delegation -April 5)
7-15 Ontario Humane Society -Quarantines
(Information)
7-16 Ont. Dept. of Education -Lett~r of Appreciation
(Referred to B. Young)
7-17 Ont. Municipal Assoc •• /,lj:mp1oyment Program
( Information) " '
7-18 Aurora Safety Council -Parking north side of Mosely
(Referred toP. Safety Comm.)
7-19 Aurora Safety Council -Alarm -Community Centre Door
(Referred to Solicitor and Parks & Recreation Comm.)
7-20 Roman Catholic School Board -Requisitions
(Information)
7-21 K. Fyfe -Not able to Work -Summer
(Referred to N. Weller)
7-22 Dept. Municipal Affairs -Wimpey Homes
(Tabled to Delegations -Meeting of April 19, 1971)
7-23 ABC Booking Corp. -Orchestra available
{Referred to Parks & Recreation Comm.)
7-24 D. J. Seward -McDonald Drive Extension
(Referred to So1icitor)
7-25 Aurora Safety Council -Proclamation Requested
Stewart:
Harris:
'~esolved that the week of Msy let. to May 7th. 1971 be pro-
claimed 'Child Safety Week in the Town of Aurora'."
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETING -3-
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D
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7-26 Mrs. Cole ~. Co~plaint
(Referred to Fire Chief and Public Safety Comm.)
7-27 Regional Police Force -New Pay Scale
(Referred to Treasurer)
7-28 Ont. Water Resources Ltd. -Sevrage Analysis
(Referred to Engineer)
7-29 Children's Aid Society-Invitation to meeting
(Information)
7-30 Township of King -Resolution -Conservation Act
APRIL 5, 1971.
Stewart: "Resolved that the Resolution of the Township of King, requesting
Harris: that the Region of York Act be amended to allow area
Municipalities to make the appointments to conservation author-
ities, be endorsed."
CARRIED
7-31 N. Weller -Parks Foreman -Weed spray seminar
(Referred to Parks & Recreation Comm.)
7-32 Assessment Review Court -Sitting of Court
(Information)
7-33 Co-ordinated Arts Services -Lottery
Stewart:
Williamson:
"Resolved that permission be granted to Co-ordinate Arts
Services to sell their lottery tickets in the Town of Aurora."
CARRIED
7-34 E. A. McGregor -Trees to be cut down
(Referred to Works Comm.)
7-35 E. A. McGregor -Private Driveways blocked by snowploughing equipment
(Information)
7-36 Liquor Control Board -Special Occasion Permit
(Referred to Parks & Recreation Comm.)
+-37 E. A. McGregor -Aux. Flooding Equipment
(Referred to Parks & Recreation Comm.)
7-38 Ont. Dept. of Education -Grant application
(Referred to Parks & Recreation Comm.) -(Referred to Treasurer)
7-39 Town of Whitchurch & Stouffville -Resolution -to Assist Aurora
(Information)
7-40 York Assessment Office -Tax apportionment
( In:forma tion)
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REGULAR MEETING -4-APRIL 5, 1971.
CORRESPONDENCE CONT•D
7-~'1 G. Burling -Fire Chief -Re cc: ·~laint frc: l1rs. Cole
(Referred to Public Safety Co~_c.)
7-l>2 Ont. Water Resources Comm. -Draingage Child Drive
(Referred to Works Cornm.)
7-43 Ont. lfunicipal Board -Approval By-law 1891
(Inform tion)
7-44 C. Holman -Works Dept. -Fire in Bombadier
(Referred to Damage Review Comm.)
7-45 Ont. Dept. of Education -Payment on grants
(Referred to Parks & Recreation Comm. -Information)
7-46 M. Miller -Acting Bldg. Insp. -Secondary School
(Referred to Planning and Dev. Comm.)
7-47 York County Board of Education -Secondary School
(Referred to Planning and Dev. Comm.)
7-48 Ont. Dept. of Education ~ Application forgrants
(Information)
7-49 Ont. Dept. of Education -Leadership Program
(Referred to B. Young)
7-50 Duke Lawn Equipment -Parts Requirements
(Referred to Parks & Recreation and N. Weller)
7-51 North Middlesex Arena Comm. -Permission to Operate Sweepstakes in Aurora
Miller: "Resolved that permission be granted to North Middlesex Arena
Henderson: Committee to sell their lottery tickets in the Town of Aurora
CARRIED
7-52 Minister of Commercial Affairs -Licencing of Lottery Schemes -Political
Parties
(Information)
7-53 York County Board of Education -Acknowledgement of letter
(Information)
7-54 Rickeets, fa,1ley -Solicitors -Aurora Heights Agreement
(Referred Jf~1~~olici tor)
7-55 Regional c{.i;rk's Office-Reports
(Information)
7-56 J. D. Reid & Assoc. -Subdivision Agreement -Boulding Drive
(Informs tion)
REGULAR MEETING -5-APRIL 5, 1971.
CORRESPONDENCE CONT•D
7-57 J. D. Reid & Assoc. -Subdivision Agreement -Boulding Dr.
(Information)
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7-58 Dept. of Municipal Affairs -Budgets
(Referred to Treasurer)
7-59 J. G. Mcintyre & Assoc. -Pruners
(Information)
7-60 Holland Valley Conservation -Minutes of meeting
(Information)
7-61 Ontario Municipal Assoc. Conference
Mayor Illingworth advised that the letter is to be held for two weeks in
order for members of Council to consider submitting Resolutions to the
Ontario Municip~l Association.
7-62 J. D. Reid -Drainage Irwin & Yonge Streets
c. C. Johnson -Drainage Irwin & Yonge Streets -Damage claim of c. Bunn
Miller: "Resolved that the Liaison Committee meet with Mr. Clean Bunn
Henderson: to discuss the engineer's and solicitor's reports with them."
CARRIED
7-63 York Regional Police -Pay Duties Police Officers
(Information)
7-64 E. A. McGregor -Ontario Weeds
(Referred to Works Comm.)
7-65 D. McCluskey -Water Complaint
(Referred to Works Comm.)
7-66 Holland Valley Conservation -Bookman Property
(Information)
7-67 Beta Sigma Phi -Request to appear as delegation
(Tabled until Delegation)
7-68 Dept. of Labour -Approval re Bacon Basketwares
(Referred to Bldg. Inspector)
7-69 Humber College of Applied Arts -Foreman 1 s Course
(Information)
7-70 Ontario Shade Tree Council -Membership
(Information)
-71 Assoc. of Mayors & Reeves-Annual Convention
(Information)
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REGULAR MEETING -6-
CORRESPONDENCE CONT•D
7-72 Ontario Water Resources -Conference
(Referred to Works Comm.)
7-73 Delta Sigma Phi -Pollution Problem
APRIL 5, 1971.
Miller: "Resolved that in co-operation with and to assist the Delta Sigma
Stewart: Phi, Council endorse and proclaim a •Clean-Up Week' in the Town
of Aurora, and that the Mayor be authorized to determine
when and place a suitable advertisement in the local newspaper."
CARRIED
7-74 Ontario Good Roads-Directory
(Information)
7-75 Bell Canada -By-law
(Referred to Pub. Works, Engineer and Solicitor)
7-76 R. Hookings-Resignation
(Referred to Council in Comm.)
7-77 Aurora Tigers Hockey Club -Request to meet with Parks & Rec. Comm.)
(Referred to Parks & Recreation and E. Batson)
7-78 Holland Valley Conservation-J. Bierman's property
(Referred to Solicitor -Information)
7-79 Hydrology Consultants -Waste ~~nagement Act
(Information)
7-80 Dept. of Municipal Affairs -D. Herskovitz
(Referred to Planning & Development)
7-81 K. B. Rodger, Clerk -Closing of Access -St. Johns Sideroad
(Infofuation)
7-82 Aurora Jaycees -Proclamation requested
Miller: "Resolved that the week of June 6th. to June 12th, 1971 be
Williamson: proclaimed •Jaycees Week' in the Town of Aurora."
CARRIED
7-83 J. D. Reid -Cherry Subdivision
(Referred to Planning & Development Comm.)
7-84 J. D. Reid -Road expenditures by-law
(Information)
7-85 J. D. Reid -Highways report -Dawson
(Information)
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7-86 Municipal Financing Officers Assoc. -Conference
(Information)
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REGULAR MEETING -7-
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D
7-87 Region of York -Treasury Dept. -Personnel
(Information posted)
7-88 J. D. Reid -Community C~~tre Roof -Repairs
(Referred to Parks & Rec. Comm.)
7-89 Dept. of Municipal Affairs -Employment Program
(Information)
APRIL 5, 197L
7-90 York County Board of Education -Charges for use of schools
(Referred to Parks & Rec. Comm.)
7-91 Ontario Humane Society -Monthly Report
(Information)
7-92 City of Windsor -Resolution
Williamson: "Resolved that the Resolution of the City of Windsor be endorse
Henderson:
CARRIED
7-93 Southwest Recreation Assoc. -Minutes of Meeting
(Referred to Parks & Rec. Comm.) (Ref. Barry Young)
7-94 Aurora Figure Skating Club -Annual Club Competition
(Information)
7-95 Reed, Shaw Osler Ltd. -Automobile Policy
(Information)
7-96 South Lake Simcoe Cons. Authority -Minutes
(Information)
7-97 ~brden & Helwig Ltd. -Loss -Arena
(Information)
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7-98 York County Board of Education-Block J, Plan M1312
(Referred to Planning & Dev. Comm.)
7-99 Canada Trust -Thanks for Maps
(Information)
7-100 Dept. of Labour -Identification card -Casey
(Information)
7-101 Aurora Chamber of Commerce -Fee Structure
(Information)
7-102 C. C. Johnston, Lot 76, Con. 1 -Copy of letter to King
(Information -Referred to Finance Comm.)
7-103 Region of York -Debenture Quota
(Referred to Treasurer, Engineer, and Finance Comm.)
REGULAR MEETING -8-
CORRESPONDENCE CO~
7-104 Ont. Dept. of Labour -Employment news
(Information)
7-105 L. Rubin -Thanks for letter of congratulations
APRIL 5, 1971"
Williamson: "Resolved that the letter be received and filed."
Harris:
CARRIED
7-106 BMI Canada Ltd. -Information requested
(Information referred to E. Batson)
7-107 Canada Manpower Centre -Hire a Student this summer
(Referred to E. A. McGregor & N. Weller)
7-108 Ont. Dept. of Education -Letter of Appreciation
(Referred to B. Young)
7-109 Ont. Water Resources Comm.
(Referred to E. A. McGregor & Quantz)
7-110 Ont. Dept. of Education-Arena Manager's grant
(Referred to Parks & Recreation, N. Stewart and E. Batson)
7-111 Queen's York Rangers-Permission to use Park
Stewart: "That the Queen's York Rangers Cadet Corps be given permission to
Harris: use the Town Park for their Annual~Cadet Inspection on Sunday,
May 30th., 1971 and that the Parks Foreman be requested to make
the necessary arrangements to have Hydro available."
CARRIED
7-112 Queen's York Rangers -Grant Requested
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
7-113 Mrs. B. Dewan -Resignation
(Referred to Council in Comm.)
7-114 W. R. Case -Extension of sewers requested
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Williamson:
Miller:
''Resolved that the letter be referred to J. D. Reid & Assoc.
'Ltd. for a report in conjunction with Works Committee Report
No. ll."
CARRIED
7-115 Ontario Dept. of Education -Grant Forms
(Referred to Treasurer)
7-11~ Ontario Dept. of Education -Personnel Data Forms
, (Information referred to Parks & Rec.
REGULAR MEETING -9-
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D
7-117 Mingay & Shibley -Solicitors -Whitchurch By-laws
(Information)
7-118 Ont. Dept. of Transport -Axle weight survey
(Information)
APRIL 5, 1971.
7-119 Aurora Safety Council -Invitation to attend meetings
(Answered by Clerk -Information)
7-120 M. Miller -Acting Bldg. Insp. -Orsite Dev. Plan
(Referred to Planning & Dev. Comm.)
7-121 Champion Recreation Inc. -Pitching Machine
(Referred to Parks & Recreation Comm.)
7-122 Evans & Evans, Solicitors -·.Ardill Estate
(Reply sent -April 2, 1971)
7-123 Ont. Dept. of Education -1970 Grants
(Information)
7-124 Ont. Dept. of Education -Grants
(IC':"e>=ntion)
7-125 J, D. Reid & Assoc. -Sewage pumping station
(Referred. to Works Comm.)
7-126 Citr'Clerk -Barrie -By-laws
(Referred to Planning & Dev. Y
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7-fz7 Dept, of Municipal Affairs -Boards Dissolved
(Information) (Referred to Treasurer)
7-128 Wml·~~~gson, M,P.P, -Special Occasion Permit
(Information) '
7-129 Assessment Review Court -Judg~'s sitting decisions
(Referred ·to>Wm. Johnson)
7-130 Joseph A. Bierman and Town of Aurora -Application for an order of Mandamus
Harris:
Henderson:
''Whereas upon receiving the application for an Order of Mandarm:
the building plans were checked as to compliance ~1ith Zoning
By-law 1863 and were found not to conform; Therefore, be it
resolved that the Town Solicitor be requested to advise Mrs.
J. Bierman that the plans in the application for a building
permit for an apartment building on the west side of Machell
Avenue do not conform to the provisions of By-law No. 1863,
in regard to the minimum number of storeys. 11
CARRIED
7-131 C, Bootsma -Information requested on playgrounds
(Referred to Parks & Recreation Carom.)
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REGULAR MEETING -10-April 5, 1971.
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D
7-132 Dept. of Trade & Dev. -Information requested
(Reply sent -Information)
7-133 Wm. Johnson, Treasurer -Tax Collections
(Information)
7-134 G. Burling -Fire Chief -Monthly Report
(Information -Referred to Safety Comm.)
7-135 Committee of Adjustment -Lot 80 Plan 68
(Information)
7-136 Committee of Adjustment B33
Harris: "Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment be requested to
Henderson: advise Mr. Avery to present his plan of subdivision to Council
for consideration."
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CARRIED
7-137 Committee of Adjustment-Lot 77, Cone. 1.
(Information)
7-138 Town of Delhi -Annual conference -Town and Village Section of the O.M.Ac.
(Information)
7-139 Ontario Municipal Board -Appointment for Hearing K. Grins
(Information)
7-140 Ontario Water Resources -Aluminum Co.
(Referred to Works Comm.)
7-141 Ontario Water Resources -Sewer Use By-law
(Referred to Works Comm.)
7-142 Twp. Whitchurch -Stouffville -Objections to By-law 2083
(Referred to Solicitor)
7-143 Mr. & Mrs. L. Raduly -Devins Drive -Information
(Referred to J. D. Reid and E. A. McGregor)
7-144 Regi,:,nof York -Treasurer -Police Salaries
(Referred to Treasurer)
7-145 Ralph s. Black -Mill St. Property
(Referred to Planning & Dev. Comrn.)
7-146 B. & B. Services -Letter of thanks
(Information)
Miller: "Resolved that the correspondence be accepted and actioned as
Stewart: recommended in the Clerk's Report."
CARRIED
REGULAR MEETING ~tl-APRIL 5, 1971.
DELEGATIONS
Miss Mary Gibson of the Beta Sigma Phi presented a brief on behalf of the
Sorority recommending that Council give consideration to some form of promotiona:
or advertising using products from local industry; for example, leather boolane.rkc
or pins made of aluminum, pencils, matches or bumper stickers, etc.
Miller: "Resolved that the brief be referred to the Finance Committee for
Henderson: study and a report."
CARRIED
Mr. Don Ennis of Wimpey Homes Limited presented two alternative plans for town
housing on Block M on the south side of Orchard Heights Blvd., Aurora.
Williamson: "Resolved that the plans be referred to the Planning and Development
Miller: Committee and that the Committee meet with Mr. Ennis for an on site
inspection as soon as possibleo"
CARRIED
Mr. Dusty Nicklas, representing Matjon Properties Limited presented a draft
plan of subdivision for two acre estate lots located north of the C.F.R.B. Side-
road between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue. The plan proposes seventy-five
lots with one block of land fronting on Yonge Street for possible future
commercial development and two other parcels in which the developer has no
definite:.plans for development at this time.
Hiller:
Wil~iamson:
"Resolved that the draft plan of subdivision be referred to the
Planning and Development Committee for study and a report."
CtillRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Public Safety Committee Report No. 31
Councillor Williamson presented Report No. 31 which had been tabled at the
meeting of Council held on March 29, 1971 with the request that Clauses 1 and 2
be held in abeyance for further study by the Committee.
The Public Safety Committee met at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 22, 1971 to discuss
various itemso ·
All members were present as well as Councillor Harris.
1. It is recommended that a pedestrian control light be installed on the north
east corner of Wellington Street and Yonge Street similar to the one on the
north west corner. (Referred back to Committee)
2. It is recommended that a delayed green light be installed on the north east
and south east corners of Wellington and Yonge Streets also the necessary
pedestrian control lights. (Referred back to Committee)
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REGULAR MEETING -12-APRIL 5, i97L
,Ppll_lic Safety Collimittee Report Noo 31 Cont' d
3o It is recommended that the York Regional Police Office be requested to look
into the problem of parking in the following areas:
Trio Restaurant
Victoria and Wellington Streets
and submit their recommendations to this Councilo
4o It is recommended that Council advertise for applicants for the position of
By-law Enforcement Officer and the Town Clerk obtain information on the duties
of such an Officer from the City of Belleville, Town of Dundas and Township of
Pickeringo
So It is recommended that the Clerk contact the City of Barrie, the Town of
Richmond Hill and any other municipality he wishes to obtain a copy of their
By-law regarding 11 littering11 o
6o There was a lengthy discussion re the 1 hour parking restrictions on Yonge
Street with the thought in mind of permitting unlimited parking after 6:30 porno
It was the decision of the majority of the Committee that no change should be
made to the existing By-lawo
Clause 4 -Miller: "Amendment: that Clause 4 be amended to read: that the
Williamson: Council aecept in principle the necessity of the positio:
of by-law enforcement officer and that the necessary
information be procurred and submitted to the Council in
Committee for considerationo 11
Clause 5 -Carried
Clause 6 -Defeated ~-·
CARRIED
Williamson: "Resolved that the Public Safety Committee Report 4fo31 re Various
Miller: Items be discussed item by item and approved, as amended with the
exception of Item 6o 11
CARRIED
Rlanning & Development Committee Report Noo 34
Councillor Harris presented a report of the Planning and Development Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Planning. and Development Committee was held on Tuesday, March
30, 1971 at 8:00 porno
Present were: Councillor Io Harris, Chairman; Councillor Eo Henderson Member
and Co Ho Duncano
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REGULAR MEETING -13-APRIL 5, 197L
P~anning and Development Committee Report No. 34 Cont'd
1. Proposed Subdivision on.Ridge Road
The Committee met with Mr. J. Bentley to discuss his proposed subdivision on the
south side of Ridge Road. Mr. Bentley has 19.4 acres and his proposal calls for
eight lots of approximately two acres each and one lot being approximately one
acre in size. The Committee will be studying this proposal further and, in
particular, the by-laws of .the Township of King and how they apply to this
proposal.
2. Office Building ,. .. 136 Yonge. Street North
The Committee has dtily noted that;no action has occurred on the part of the
builder, F. Orsi·Construction Limited, since Mr. Jubb placed a "stop work
order" on the construction of the office building at 136 Yonge Street North and
revoked Building Permit Nun\bers 2820 and 2914 on February 18, 1971.
3. Mount Pi%;sh Chllrch
Mr. Harry Smith on the Church Trustees for MOunt Pigash has advised Councillor
Harris that a chllrch mission organization has approached the Trustees on
acquiring the Church and the request has been forwarded to the Church Presbytery
for consideration. Mr. Smith is to advise Councillor Harris of the decision by
the·Church Presbytery on the Church Nission•s request.
Harris: "Resolved that the report of the Planning and Development Committee
Henderson: 4ft34 be discussed item by item and accepted."
CARRIED
Special Committee Report No. 35
Councillor Miller presented a report of the Special Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
The Committee would like to advise that there is a Sherman Tank being made
available at Canadian Forces Base Borden to the Town of Aurora.
The cost of ensuring the safety of the tank, closing of all openings, etc.
\muld be $500.00.
The Committee therefore recommend that consideration be given to purchase the
Sherman Tank at a cost of $500.00.
A base for the tank must be available prior to the arrival of the tank. The
Committee suggests that the Works Department be requested to erect the base,
the cost of which the Committee understands is very nominal•
The Committee has an opened mind as to the location of where the tank would be
situated.
Miller: "Resolved that the Report of the Special Committee 4fo35 be accepted,
Davis: as amended."
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REGULAR MEETING -14-APRIL 5, 197lo
Special Committee Report No. 35 Cont'd
Davis:
Miller:
"Amendment: that further consideration be given to the purchase of a
tank at a cost of $500.00 plus base."
CARRIED
Councillor Harris in the Chair.
Transportation Committee Report No. 36
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Transportation Committee in which
the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Transportation Committee was called for 8:00 P.M. on Thursday,
April 1, 1971. Councillor Trent was on vacation and Councillor Williamson had
a prior commitment. As arrangements had been made for Mr. Farquharson to attend,
the meeting was held with Mayor Illingworth in attendance.
1. Aurora Bus Lines
Mr. Farquharson, of the Aurora Bus Lines, is most anxious to obtain new equipment
but does not want to commit himself without some assurance from the Town of his
rights to operate. In July, 1970, an application was made to the Town to obtain
a franchise, but no action was taken at that time, due to the forthcoming Regiona:.
Government.
The Town Solicitor advises that the Municipal Act contemplates three basis
situations:
(a) A l1unicipal Council has the pm•er to license, resulate and govern owners
and drivers of buses. The by-law can provide for the collection of rates or farce,
for the limitation of the number of buses used or any classes thereof.
(b) A Municipality may establish and operate its o~m system.
(c) A Municipal Council, subject to the Municipal Franchise Act, may enter into
an asreement with any person for a period not exceeding ten years for granting
the exclusive right to maintain and operate buses for the conveyance of passengers
in a defined area of the municipality.
Mr. Farquharson has operated a bus service in Aurora for the past four years
without a written agreement and has not received a subsidy or any financial or
other consideration from the Town.
Therefore it is recommended that the Transportation Committee prepare a draft
by-law in accordance with Section 395 of the Municipal Act (item (a) above)
and that such By-law be submitted to Council and Mr. Farquharson for consideratiu:
2. Trapsit Study
Reference is made to letter 6-53 from the Department of Highways and the Clerk's
report as outlined in Minutes of Council dated March 15, 1971.
REGULAR MEETING -15-APRIL 5, 197lo
Transportation Committee Report No. 36 Cont'd
2o Transit Study Cont'd
Therefore it is recommended that a request be submitted to the Department of
Highways to carry out a transit study as outlined and to include such items as
routing, fares, headways and types of service. In addition, consideration should
be given to extensions of service to the new areas of Town, and the Vandorf area
and the consequences of granting franchise rightso It being understood that the
Department of Highways will pay 75% of such studyo
3o Go Transit
Reference is made to letter 5-52 from Mrso Day regarding operation of the Go
Transit buses within the limits of Aurora.
It is recommended that Go Transit officials be advised that a bus stop is author-
ized at Orchard Heights Blvdo and Yonge Street for both north and south bound
traffic, and in addition at Sto Andrews College.
l~o Shopper's Special
Reference is made to letter 7-7 dated March 15, 1971, from the Aurora Retail
Merchants Association regarding the operation of a Shopper's Special.
It is recommended that Council endorse the stand taken by the Retail Merchants
Association and that a copy of their letter and Council's endorsation be
forwarded to Go Transit officialso
5. M~eting with Go Transit Officials
It is recomn1ended that a meeting be convened with officials of Go Transit at
a mutually agreeable date to review the operation of Go Transit and discuss
future plans.
6. Taxi-By-law
A revised taxi by-law is now in preparation and will be submitted to Council for
consideration in the near futureo
Clauses 1 to 6 inclusive -Carried
Illingworth:
Williamson:
"Resolved that the Report of the Transportation Committee Noo 36
dated April 2, 1971 re Several Items be discussed item by item
and acceptedo 11
CARRIED
Mayor's Report Noo 37
Mayor Illingworth presented a report in which he respectfully submitted the
following:
Reference is made to Report 28 dated March 10, 1971 from the July lsto Committee
as recorded in minutes of Council dated March 29, 1971 regarding a Citizen of the
Year Award.
REGULAR MEETING -16-APRIL S, 1971.
Mazor's Report No. 37 Cont'd
The. following Terms of Reference are submitted as guidelines for this award.
1. With the exception of elected members of Council,the award is open to all
Citizens of the Town of Aurora, 16 years of age and over.
2. Nominations for candidates may be made by an individual citizen, a group of
citizens and/or a Town organization.
3. Nominations for candidates shall include a brief, but detailed, synopsis of
the activities of the candidate in theTown of Aurora which would qualify the
applicant for consideration as Citizen of the Year.
l,. The selection of the Citizen of the Year shall be based on the nominations
received and the information contained in the nomination.
5. Judging will be based on the all-round activities of a community nature,
rather than one specific item, and the opinion of the judges will be final.
6. All nominations are to be submitted to the Town Office prior to 5:00P.M.,
!1ay 31, 1971 and the envelope is to be clearly marked:
Citizen of the Year Award
Tmm of Aurora
27 Yonge Street South,
Aurora, Ontarioo
7. The winner of the Citizen of the Year Award will be announced during the
opening ceremonies of the July 1st. Celebrations and will 02 notified prior to
this date.
8. The winner will receive a suitably engraved plaque and such other gift as
may be determined by Council.
9. The Mayor will be authorized to appoint 5 judges from various segments of the
Community.
Clause 1 to 9 inclusive -Carried
Illingworth:
Stewart:
"Resolved that the Mayor's Report No. 37, dated April 2, 1971 re
Terms of Reference: Citizen of the Year Award, be discussed item
by item and accepted."
CARRIED
_Staff Policy No. 8 -tunendment
Mayor Illingworth presented the following amendment to Staff Policy No. 2 -
Clerks
Para. 5: new salary schedule
"The Salary schedule will be reviewed
conditions taken into consideration.
follows; effective January 1, 1971:
yearly and the cost of living and economic
The salary schedule for 1971 to be as
REGULAR MEETING -17-;).PRIL 5, 197lo
S_!:aff Policy No. '8 -Amendment Cont'd
Grade.l -Start at $68.50 ($63 •. 00) ,:;:i.tha $6~bo 1 i.nbrease each year for 3 years
to $86:so ($8LOOL
Grade. 2·;.. :start at $80.50 ($74.00) with a $6.00 increase each year for 3 years
to $98.50 ($92.00)
Grade 3 -Start at $92,00 ($85.00) >rith a $6.00 increase each year for 3 years
to $110.00 ($103.00)
The yearly. increase is not automatic but subject to the recoiiJlnendations of the
Department Head, and is based on the first of the month following the anniversary
date of when the employee is employed or confirmed to permanent staff and
approved by the Finance Committee.
_,, __ ,·.;_,
Para. 6: The regular hours of work are from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. daily O!f hr.
>reek)
Para. 7: If clerical personnel are required to work overtime, they shall be
paid at the rate of 1-1/2 times the hoursly rate for any hour worked
in excess of the regular daily hours (para. 6) and authorized by the
Department Head.
Para. 11: Part-time staff
Part-time staff (less than 24 hours per week) may be employed by the Town Clerk,
as recommended by the Department Head and approved by the Finance Committee, at
an hourly rate to be determined and mutually agreed to, but in no case in the
hourly rate to exceed $2.25 per hour.
Illingworth: "Resolved that the suggested amendment to Staff Policy #2 -
Stewart: Clerks, dated March 29, 1971 and attached hereto, be approved
and that the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Staff Policy -Schedule of Salary Ranges -Other Personnel
Mayor Illingworth presented the following Staff Policy -Schedule of Salary
Ranges -Other Personnel:
The 1971 Salary Schedule for Department Heads will be as follows, effective
January 1, 1971.
lo Assistant Treasurer
Start at $102.00 weekly with a $6.00 weekly increase for 3 years to a maximum of
$120.00 weekly.
2. Maintenance -Municipal Building
Start at $104.00 weekly with a $6.00 weekly increase for 3 years to a maximum
of $122.00.
REGULAR MEETING -18-APRIL 5, 197lo
Staff Policy -Schedule of Salary Ranges -Other Personnel Cont'd
3. C!erk of Works
Start at $92.00 weekly with a $6.00 per week increase each year for 3 years to a
maximum of $110.00.
4. School Crossing Guards
Start at $25.00 per week with a $1.25 per week increase each year for 2 years to
a maximum of $27.50 per week.
5. General
(a) With the exception of School Crossing Guards, ·authorized overtime will be
paid at the rate of 1-1/2 times regular salary for each hour worked after
normal daily rate.
(b) With the exception of School Crossing Guards, annual vacations, statutory
holidays and other benefits will be the same as for other Town fulltime staff.
School crossing guards will receive pay for Statutory holidays during the
school year.
(c) All staff will normally retire at age 65, but may on a mutual agreement
basis and approved by Council, be granted a year to year extension until age 70
when retirement is mandatory.
(d) Grievance Procedure will be by written report to the Liaison Committee
through the Department Head and Clerk-Administrator.
Illinguorth:
Stewart:
"Resolved that the attached Staff Policy -Schedule of Salary
Ranges -Other Personnel, dated March 29, 1971, be discussed item
by item and approved and that the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto."
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth in the Chair.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Old Arena Site
Henderson:
Williamson:
"Resolved that Mr. Lambert be requested to dedicate lands for roads
widening and improvements on the west side of Gurnett Street with
the understanding that the resulting reduction in land area will
not reduce the number of apartment suites previously agreed to by
CounciL 1 1
CARRIED
Arbitrated School Board Surplu~es
Harris: 1 ~ereas, the Board of Arbitrators granted a final decision of adjust-
Davis: ment of assets and liabilities as determined under The Secondary
Schools and Boards of Education Act, Part VI, Section 84;
REGULAR MEETING -19-APRIL 5, 197lo
Arbitrated School Board Surpluses Cont'd
And Whereas, the amount set out in the credit due to the Town of Aurora is final
and binding;
And Whereas, payment of assets and liabilities was delayed in the year 1970 by
a Department of Education directive and was to be made payable in 1971;
And Whereas, the Province of Ontario has undertaken to retire the adjusted
deficits of former area municipalities, when the local boards '''ere dissolved
on the formation of County Boards of Education, by means of further grant
assistance in 1971 and in 1972 and 1973;
And Whereas, the surplus was created by an over taxation of the ratepayers of tho
former Town of Aurora;
And Whereas, the credit should be applied as soon as possible, to credit those
taxpayers who contributed to and paid toward such surplus;
And Whereas, Memorandum 1971 Bl dated February 15, 1971 from the Ontario Depart-
ment of Education states that:
"Boards are advised to adopt the following procedures:
3o Adjusted surpluses should be applied in 1971 to reduce the requisitions
on the appropriate municipalities up to the limit of the requisition;
Now therefore be it resolved: That, an acknowledgement be requrested immediately
from the York County Board of Education;
(1)
(2)
(3)
that the full amount of the adjusted surplus shall be credited to the
(former area) Town of Aurora; and,
that, such surplus will be applied to the (former Town of Aurora) 1971
requisition as set out in the Department of Education memorandum;
That, a detailed breakdown of the final arbitrated amount be forwarded
to this CounciL"
CARRIED
Plant a Tree Week
Harris: "Resolved that the week of April 25tho to May 1st, 1971 be declared
Henderson: •Plant a Tree Week' in the To>m of Aurora and that the Mayor be
authorized to issue a declaration to this effecto"
CARRIED
Councillor Harris in the Chairo
Fire Department Convention Parades
Whereas the Aurora Fire Department will be the host Fire Department for the 1971
Annual Convention and have requested authority to hold parades within the limite
of the Town of Aurora;
No.1 therefore be it resolved that: The Aurora Fire Department be authorized to
hold parades as listed hereunder:
Aunday, August l, 1971 -1:00 PoMo -Annual Memorial Church P~rade
Marshalling area -Dro Go Wo Williams Seconda~J School, Dunning Avenueo
REGULAR MEETING -20-APRIL 5, 197L
Sunday, August 1, 1971 -l:OO.Pol1" -Annual Memorial .Church Parade Cont'd
Route: West on cDunri.ing, south on YC>nge Sto to Cenotaph for services
·north on Yonge Street to Royal Road or (Cousins Dro) with saluting
base in front of tegion; east ·on Cousins Dr" to Cameron Aveo and return
to SchooL
Mon§.ay, Aug,;~t. 2, 1971 -Midntsht -Pajama .ParadE>
Harshalling Area -Community Centre
Route: East on Aurora Heights Drive to Yonge :street and south to the LGoAo
Parking Lot and return to the Community Centre via same route.
Nond~August 2, 1971 -U:OO Noon &_.70.th. AnnuaLParade
Marshalling Area -Murray Drive
Route: North on Yonge Street to Aurora Heights Drive to Corninuri.i ty Centre
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief
of the York Regional Police Force, so that adequate police services arid escorts
may be provided.
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth in the Chair.
NEW BUSINESS
Davis:
Williamson:
"Resolved that arrangements be made to proVide for an unloading
area at the Community Centre."
CARRIED
Miller: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned." (10:45 PoM.)
CARRIED
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MAYOR ' -------------------u
CLERK