MINUTES - Council - 19710707'·-~ .. ··'
MINUTES OF THE llTHo REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1971 at 8:00 PoMo
PRESENT: Mayor Ro Ao Illingworth, Councillors Davis, Harris, Henderson, Miller,
Simmons, Stewart, Trent and Williamsono
DELEGATIONS
Shields-Snow Ltdo
., .
Mro Ao Shields, Mro Snow, Mr. Milani and Mro F. Schaeffer appeared as a del;og::>·~-u".
to present a draft plan of subdivision for a parcel of land consisting of 199 acres
on the south side of the Subway Sideroad west from the CoN.Ro trackso
Stewart:
Henderson:
"Resolved that ;the' draft plan of subdivision be referred to the Planning
and Development Committee for study and a reporto 11
CARRIED
Mrso A. Black and Mro No Bernard representing t.he Newmarket and District Hentally
Retarded Retraining Program appeared before Council to request a contribution
toward the capital costs of the Association's Retraining Centreo
Miller: "Resolved that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for
Henderson: study and a reporto 11
CARRIED
Fimpey. Homes Ltdo
Mro Don Ent)i.S. and Mro Joe Giddons of Wimpey Homes Ltd. presented the site plans for
the Link Villa Development on Block "J" on Orchard Heights Blvdo
Stewart:
l'lilliamson:
"Resolved that the letter dated June· 7, 1971 and site plan be referr<-,l
to the 111-anning and Development Committee for study and a re porto"
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
12-1 Bo Young, Recreation Director -Youth Centre
Miller: "Resolved· that a Youth Envolvement Centre Programme as outlined in
Trent: the Recreation Director's Report be provided this summer at an
estimated cost of $3,800o00 and that the Seal of the Corporation be
attached heretoo 11
CARRIED
12-2 K. Bo Rodger, Watercourse Regency Subdiv~sion
(Referred to Works Comm.)
12-3 Eo A. McGrego,r -Maintenance Road Programme
(Referred to Works Commo)
12-4 E. Ao "McGregor -Aurora Heights Drive -18 Haida Drive
(Inforlitation)
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11TH. REGuLAR MEE'l':WG -2.-JUNE 7' 1971.
CORRESPONDENCE CONT•D
12-5 L. Falk -Day Nursery -Raquest to appear as delegation
(Tabled for delegations)
12-6 Colllll)i.ttee of Adjustment -Submission B-39
Davis:
Stewart:,
"Resolved that the letter be referred to the Planning and Develop-
ment Committee for study and recommendation on a policy· for lot
Severances and a reporto"
CARRIED
12..:.7 · B. Young -Recommendations for summer employment
(Tabled -Referred to Finance)
12o.8 Dept. Municipal Affairs -Restrict Area By~law 1909-71
(Information)
1·2"'9 Shields -Snow -Request to appear as delegation
(Tabled for delegations) ·
f2-10 Coaliti.on Committee -Opportunity for Youth Program
(Information)
12.•tl Dept. of Health -Swimming PooJs
(Referred to Parks & Recreation.and B. Young)
12.-12. Aurora Safety Council -pedestrian overpass
(Referred to Public Safety Comm.)
12-13 Road Machinery Sales Col. -estimate of repairs grader
(Referred to Insurance Co.) ·
12-ll> Aurora Safety Council -alarm system -C. Centre
(By-law to be prepared)
12-15 Liquor Licence Board -Permit -Art Show
(Information)
12-16 D. Cossack Chorus and Dangers -services available
(referred to parks & recreation Comm.)
12-17 Dale & Co. -Information re Policies
(Information)
12-18 Wm. Johnson, Treasurer -Meeting with Y.C.B •. of Ed.
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
12-19 Aurora Safety Council -lighting conditions -intersections
(Referred to Pub. Safety Comm.)
12-20 A. E. Jubb -Condition at rear of 86 Foreht Cres.
(Clerk to action)
12-21 A. E. Jubb -Boarding Metropolitan Store, etc.
(Information) .
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11TH. REGULAR MEETING -3-
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D
12-22 Unemployment Insurance Comm. -new regulations
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
12-23 Mrs. B. O•Hara -Use of gym at school requested -Cubs
JUNE 7, 1971.
(Referred to Parks & Recreation) (Councillor Stevrart and B. Young)
12-2l> Aurora Parks & Recreation -Summer parks program
(Information)
12-25 Financial Report -Audit Statement
Trent:
Williamson:
"Resolved that the Auditor's 1970 Audit Report be accepted
and adopted and that the financial statement be published in
the local press as required by the Department of Municipal
Affairs Act."
CARRIED
12-26 K. B. Rodger-Warble Fly Inspector's Report
Davis: "Resolved that the account of Mr. S. E. Eade in the amount of
Simmons: $65.95 be paid for services performed as Warble Fly Inspector
and that the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
12-27 E. A. McGregor -242 Wellington St. East -Water break
(Information)
12-28 Aurora Safety Council -Minutes of meeting May 3
12-29 Regional Engineering Dept. -Condition of Bathurst St.
(Information)
12-30 T. Dea -Tecumseh Dr. -Request to appear
(Referred to delegations June)
12-31 A. Jubb -Orsi -Yonge Street North -Creek area
(Referred to Parks & Recreation)
12-32 Reed Shaw Osler -Automobile Insurance
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
12-33 Dept; of Transport and Comm. list of Officers
(Information)
12-34 Morden & Helwig -B. Cryderman
(Information Referred to Fin. Comm.)
12-35 Wm. Johnson, Treasurer -Water rate structure survey
(Referred to Works Comm.)
12-36 Aurora Fire Dept. Flag pole request
(Referred to Public Safety Comm.)
11TH. REGULAR MEETING -4-
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D
12-37 E. A. McGregor -Various Items
(Referred to Works Comm. -Information)
12-38 c. H. Duncan -Pavement markings
(Referred to Works Comm.)
12-39 wm. Johnston, Treasurer -Tax Collection -1971
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
12-40 Aurora Fire Dept. -Firefighters stipends $7,261.75
(Referred to Pub. Safety Comm.)
12-4-1 K. B. Rodger -Temporary help
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
12-42 Ontario Water Resources -Sewer -Use by-lm1
(Referred to Works Comm.)
12-43 Liquor License Board -Information requested
(Information -answere by Clerk)
12-44 A. Higgins -Information requested -Pensions
(Referred to Treasurer)
12-45 Dr. G. W. Williams School -Invoice Year Book
(Referred to C. Duncan)
12-46 Region of York -Wellington St. Reconstruction
(Information)
12-47 J. D. Reid -Ralston Purina Agreement
(Referred to Works Comm.)
12-48 J. D. Reid -Silica Treatment
(Referred to Works Comm.)
12-i<-9 J. D. Reid -Construction of sidewalk -Wimpey
(Referred to Works Comm.)
12-50 J. D. Reid Land Acquisition -McDonald Drive
(Information)
12-51 Ontario Housing Corp. -Family Units
JUNE 7, 1971.
Miller: "Resolved that the ten family units is adequate at this time
Simmons: and that the Ont?-rio Housing Corporation be so advised."
CARRIED
12-52 Aurora Jaycees -request to use Community Centre
Stewart:
Miller:
"Resolved that the Aurora Jaycees be allm<ed to reserve the Aurora
Community Centre concrete surface for Saturday, June 26/71 from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding their annual
11TH. REGULAR MEETING -5-JUNE 7, 1971
CORRESPONDENCE CONT•D
12-52 AUrora Jaycees -Resolution Cont'd
Bicycle Safety Rodeo, and as this is a Community service no charge be made in acc-
ordance with past procedures."
CARRIED
12-53 Superior Trucking Ltd. -Catch basin tender
(Information)
12-54 Town of Markham -Notice of Intention -Watermains
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
12-55 Town of Markham -Notice of Intention -Sidewalks
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
12-56 Town of Markham -Notice of Intention -Water system
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
12-57 Town of Markham -Notice of Intention -Sanitary Se~1er
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
12-58 Town of Markham -Notice of Intention -Watermain
(Referred to Finance Comm.)
12-59 Liquor License Board -Permit -July 31st. Firefighters
(Information)
12-60 K. B. Rodger -Invoice Mrs. Grimes
12-61
12-62
12-63
12-64
12-65
Davis: "Resolved that the sum of $20.00 be paid to Mrs. Grimes of 47
Simmons: Harrison Avenue as reimbursement of expenses of plumbing con-
trator paid by her for a sewer blockage which occurred on To~m
property and that the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
E. Kunsch -Request to erect sign
(Referred to P. Safety Comm.)
s. Rowlands -Summer employment
(Referred to B. Young)
Unemployment Insurance Comm. -C. Burling
(Referred to Treasurer)
Unemployment Insurance Comm. -E. Batson
(Referred to Treasurer)
Unemployment Insurance Conun. -A. Jubb
(Referred to Treasurer)
12-66 Liquor License Board -Permit -Firefighters
(Information)
llTHo REGULAR MEETING -6-
12-67 Liquor License Board -Permit -Firefighters
(Information)
12-68 Liquor License Board -Permit -Firefighters
(Information)
12-69 Do Ao Dunlop -Audit Report 1970
(Tabled -Shown as 12-25)
JUNE 7 > 197lo
Ydller: "Resolved that the correspondence be accepted and actioned as
Henderson: recommended in the Clerk's reporto"
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Jo Do Reid & Assoco Ltdo Report re Tennis Court Resurfacing Quotations:
''We have examined the proposals for a new surface on the Tennis Courts and would
recommend the proposal of Barber Construction Ltdo in the amount of $5,76lo00o
This Company has good experience in this type of work and the type of surface
they propose seems to be the best method to assure a properly drained and graded
surfaceo
Barber Construction have indicated that they would be prepared to undertake this
work late in July, 197lo
Harris:
Stewart:
"Resolved that the report and recommendations of Jo Do Reid & Assoc.
Ltd. be accepted and that a letter be sent to Barber Construction Co.
Ltd. requesting that if possible an earlier start be made on the
resurfacing of the Tennis Courts."
Ct.JUUED
J. D. Reid & Associates Ltd. report on McDonald Drive Construction Tenders:
Schedule 1 Schedule II Schedule III
Wellington St. Wellington St. Wellington St.
Contractor to Kennedy St. South to 13+50 South to 7+00
Dagmar Canst. Ltd. 215,986.20 146,973.30 89,699.12
K. J. Beamish Const. 222,562.49 150,797.71 90,865.50
Armitage Consto Ltd. 248,904.20 175,872.10 111,4 73.10
The lowest tender on all three schedules is Dagmar Construction Ltd; the tenders
have been checked and are in order. Any award of this tender should be held
pending D.H.O. approval and O.M.B. approval.
We would be pleased to attend a meeting at Council's pleasure to resolve the
extent of the work to be undertaken and the cost sharing arrangements.
Harris:
Henderson:
"Resolved that the report be referred to a joint meeting of Council in
Committeee, the York County Board of Education and Mr. Angelo Del
Zotto."
CARRIED
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11TH. REGULAR MEETING -7-JUNE 7, 1971
REPORTS OF. COMMITTEES.. CNT' D
Special Connnittee re: Daniels' Property:
Councillor Harris advised that a meeting will be arranged with Mr. Daniels for
next week.,.
Kinney Shoes Ltd.:
Mr. K. B. Rodger, Clerk advised that a question of legal land description has come
up and that he will be going to the Ontario Municipal Board's offices to straighten
it out.
Evermore Investments Ltd. -Old Arena Site:
Mr. K. B. Rodger advised that the list of property owners 400 feet around the site
has been compiled for circulation of the Zoning By-law Amendment.
King and Whitchurch Stouffville Fire Agreements:
Mr. K. B. Rodger advised that the Fire l;greements are in the process of being typed.
Stewart: "Whereas the terms of the agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Henderson: the Aurora Agricultural Society were agreed to at the meeting of
May 3rd. 1971 and
'Whereas the Aurora Agricultural Society have accepted the terma so
set out, and signed same;
•NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
•That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the said agreement
and affix the Corporate Seal thereto."
CARRIED
Committee of Adjustment Reports
Submission No. B-35 -Copy of Decision granting tentative approval to the proposed
agreement to lease to Metropolitan Stores of Canada Ltd. fora period greater than
21 years.
Submission No~ B-36 -Copy of Decision granting tentative approval to a conveyance
re: part lot 21, Conc,ession 111, Whitchurch by estate of H. W. Wells.
Planning & Development Committee Report No. 63
Councillor Harris presented a report of the Planning and Development Committee in
which the Committee respectfully aubmitted the following:
A meeting of the Planning and Development Committee was held on Tuesday, June 1,
1971 at 8:00P.M.
Present were: Councillors I. Harris, W. Trent and E. J. Henderson, Mayor R. A.
Illingworth and C. H. Duncan.
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11TH. REGULAR MEETING -8-JUNE 7, 197L
Planning & Development Committee Report No. 63 Cont'd
1. P. J. Avery -Subdivision -Letters 7-136 and 11-42
The Committee met with Mr. P. J. Avery and
to discuss the proposed subdivision of Mr.
Bathurst Street, north of Subway Sideroad,
two acres each.
Mr. R. Higgins, Consulting Engineer,
Avery's land on the east side of
into four estate lots of approA~ma~p,ly
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The Committee recommends that approval be given in principle to the subdividi~g
of this parcel into estate type lots subject to all approvals that are require<;~~,
The Committee also recommends that the roadway on the plan be extended to the
easterly limits of the property for a future link-up with any future development
east of the property.
The ''Committee recommends that Mr. Avery be advised to process the subdividing of
hi,s lands through a draft plan of subdivision rather than by severances and that
'the Committee of Adjustment be also advised of this recommendation.
2. R. Case & Associates Ltd. -Orchard Manor Apartments
The Committee met with Mr. Robert Case and Mr. Conroy Dowson, Consulting Engineer,
to discuss the proposed apartment development on the south west corner of Orchard
Heights Blvd. and Yonge Street, and the requested amendments to the Official Plan
and Zoning By-law.
The Committee recommends that approval in principle be given to the proposal subject
to all conditions that may be required being met.
The Committee further recommends that the building be built on columns with only
the lobby and elevator shaft being at ground level in order to minimize any
impediment of the flow of water in the event of a major flood with a flood crest
above the grade level of the building.
3. Wimpey Homes Ltd.
The Committee met with Mr. Don Ennis of Wimpey Homes Ltd. to discuss several matters.
(a) Cherry Land Subdivision -Letters 10-79 and 11-78. This is the same given
to the development by Wimpey Homes Ltd. A proposed amendment to the draft sub~
division agreement for Clause 1 -Public Services (a) was discussed. Wimpey has
requested that the time limit for completion of services be based on the dates "
of notification by the Town that sewage capacity is available. The Committee feels
that this is a reasonable request.
(b) Block 11 J 11 -St. Andrews Court -Letters 9-96 and 11-80. The Committee
discussed the proposed Link Villa Development with Mr. Ennis. The plan of sub-
division will consist of a public roadway and Blocks "A" and "B". A subdivision
agreement and site plan approval of each Block will be required.
(c) Walkway-Aurora Orchards Subdivision: Letters 11-14, 11-79 and ll-38A.
The Committee discussed with Mr. Ennis the walkway from Laurentide Drive to the
Separate School Site and whether or not the walkway should be completed at this
time in view of the lack of plans by the Separate School Board to build the school
in the near future.
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11TH. REGULAR MEETING -9-JUNE7, 1971.
Planning and Development Committee Report No. 63 Co~
The Committee recommends that, provided the two adjacent property owners are
agreeable to maintaining the sod on the walkway site, that the Town Engineer meet
with Wimpey Homes Ltd. and submit recommendations on a cash settlement in lieu of
constructing the walkway and fencing as required in the subdivision agreement.
4. Bentley Subdivision -File No. T-22012 -Letter 11-50. Tbe Committee
consisered this plan of Subdivision for nine estate type lots on the south side of
Ridge Road.
The Committee recommends that the attached questionnaire form be completed and
forwarded to the Department of Municipal Affairs and that the Regional Planning
Office be advised and requested to comment.
5. Industrial Zoning Requirements-Letter 11-17. The Committee recommends that
approval in principle be given to the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-la~·l
to exempt industrial lands from the lot coverage provisions and to amend the
parking requirements for warehouses and that the Regional Planning Office be
requested to comment on the proposed changes.
6. Letter 11-1 -W. Bailey: The Committee recommends that Mr. Bailey be invited
to attend before Council in Committee to discuss the proposed property severances
desired by Mts. Lillian Hamilton.
7. Letter 11-33 -N. Harrison
The request of Mr. N. Harrison to convert the house at 70 Centre Street to
multiple family has been studied and found not to conform vdth the requirements of
the Zoning By-law. The Committee recommends that a letter be sent to Mr. Harrison
to advise that the proposed alterations can not be permitted.
Clauses 1 to 7 inclusive -Carried
Harris:
Trent:
Harris:
Trent:
"Resolved that the Planning and Development Report No. 63 be discussed
item by item and accepted."
CARRIED
'~ereas the owner has submitted a revised draft plan of subdivision, as
recommended in the Planning and Development Committee Report No. 59,
for the Regency Drive Development, File No. T-2184·6;
'Therefore be it resolved that the revised draft plan of subdivision be
approved and that the Questionnaire form be completed with the recommend-
ation of the Town and be forwarded to the Department of Municipal Affairs."
CARRIED
Councillor Harris in the Chair.
Fin~nce Committee Report No. 64
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Finance Committee in which the Qornrntttee
respectfully submitted the following:
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11TH. REGULAR MEETING -10-JUNE 7, 1971.
Finance Committee Report Cont'd
A meeting of the Finance Committee was held on Wednesday, June 2, 1971 at 8:00P.M.
Present were: Mayor Illingworth, Councillors Harris, Stewart, Davis and Williamson.
1. The Committee met with Mr. Bunn and Mrs. D. Bunn regarding their flooding
damage and the Engineer and Solicitors report 7-62. During the discussion of the
matter the letters from the Engineer and Solicitor were discussed and Mr. Bunn
revealed information that has never been stated to the Town before that the water
was turned on a second time after having been first stopped.
If this is the case it is felt that this may affect the pGsition of the to\m on
this matter and as this has never been discussed or investigated, not being known
before, the Committee recommends that a complete report from E. A. McGregor,
Works Superintendent, and Mr. Glen Longhurst, Water Foreman, the Water Crew and
the Engineer, be requested and that this matter be checked into further. The
Committee also recommends that an on site inspection be carried out at this location
during a rain fall to observe the drainage conditions as it affects this property.
2. Correspondence 10-3 -The Committee recommends that the Fire and Extended
Coverage Policy be increased 9-1/2% as recommended by Dale and Co. to maintain
their replacement value due to the increase in values of materials and labour.
3. Correspondence reference 10-27 -The Committee recommends that this
correspondence relevant to the 1971 Municipal Levy and the adjustments of assets
and surpluses from prior years be referred to the Treasurer and Solicitor for
a report.
The Committee would further request that an opinion be given concerning the
charging of compound interest also referred as correspondence 10-29.
4. Correspondence 10-36: The Committee recommends that this matter be held until
a future meeting as a further report is expected from the Solicitor, pertaining to
the Swimming Pool property on Reuben Street and the Jessie Knowles' property.
5. Correspondence 10-40 and 10-94. The Committee ~eviewed this correspondence
whereby the flooding claim by Mr. Murray Gibson was referred to the Great American
Insurance Company by our Adjuster on May 13th, 1971. The Committee recommends
that the Clerk request a report to be advised of the disposition.
6. Correspondence 10-48 -Re Group Life Policy -The Committee reviewed this
correspondence regarding the Group Life Insurance for Tmm Employees and \.auld
recommend that this matter be studied further and if found to be out of line that
the Committee would recommend re-tendering. While further study is being carried
· OOt the; 'Gommitt,ee<woulq J:X:C~nd that the premium inyqi·ca .at -til<> increased amount
be paid to continue the employeeis protection, and the employees be so advised.
7. Reference 10-52 -Service Agreement with McBee Company -The Committee recommends
that the Agreement with McBee Co. be authorized and signed in the amount of $1,300.
per annum and as previously recommended in the Treasurer's report, regarding the
L.E.B.S. 1231 System Computer.
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11TH. REGULAR MEETING -11-JUNE 7, 1971.
FiEflOCe Committee Report Cont'd
8. Correspondence 8-45 -The Committee recommends that the Town engage a Booth
in the Home and Trade Fair as in past years.
9. Correspondence reference 9-11 -J. D. R£4d -Updating Servicing Plan -The
Committee recommends that the servicing plans be up-dated by the Engineer as
outlined in his letter.
10. A letter from the Treasurer 11-18 -The Cost of Plexiglass -It is
recommended by the Committee that the cost of the plexi-glass less the donation
toward same be charged against the Community Centre expenditures as a Capital
eh~enditure out of Revenue.
11. Clerk's letter 11-27-The Committee considered this letter requesting an
additional Clerk to be hired for the office and recommend the Clerk-Administrator
be authorized to hire a Clerk in accordance with the Town Policy and the staff be
increased as requestedo
12. Correspondence 11-36 -A letter from Mrs. B. Cryderman regarding an insurance
damage claim. This is noted by the Committee for information at this time, and
io being looked into by the Insurance Company and we will be further advised of
its disposition.
13. Correspondence 11-39-Fire Marshall's Office-New Fire Loss Report Forms-
This is for information only.
14. Region of York-11-46-The Committee reviewed the Regional Solicitor's
opinion regarding exemption to farm lands from Police rates. The Committee
recommends that no action be taken at this time.
15. Correspondence 11-47 -Region of York -Federal -Provincial -Municipal -
Special Development Loans Program. The Committee considered this correspondence
and are awaiting the Engineer's recommendation as to any applicable projects .fo:r_
which we might apply.
16. Resolution from the Town of Whitby 11-82 -The Committee considered thi~·;;;,tc.,:
matter and as the Town of Aurora now has residents within the Ontario Hospital and
the Nursing homes •rithin the boundaries which fall into this category would
recommend to the Council that this resolution be endorsed and that the Town of
~fuitby be so advised.
17. The Committee noted items of Correcpondence 11-54, 55 and 56, referred to the
Committee regarding the appointment of a Concilliation Officer and a proposed ':t~
meeting to be held on June lOth at 10 a.m. No action is required as this matter
was actioned by the Council at their meeting of May 31, 1971.
18. Correspondence from Mr. J. D. Lucas, Q.C. -regarding the St. Andrew's
College Judgment 11-91. The Committee reviewed this decision and the judgment
handed do~m by Mr. Justice Wells and his decision of May 21, 1971. The
Committee would recommend that as assessment is a provincial responsibility this
matter be referred to the provincial government and the Regional Office at
Ne>market to study this matter and to determine if they wish any further action in
that regard.
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llTHo REGULAR MEETING -12-JUNE 7, 197lo
F~nance Committee Report Cont 1 d
l9o Correspondence from B. Young -Recreation Director -Regarding the recommend-
ations for the swimming pool and parks employment 1971. The Committee reviewed
this matter and would recommend that the proposed rates for salary and wages be
checked bet~Teen the Recreation Director and the Clerk-Administrator to ensure that
compliance is made with the Employment Standards Act. The Committee further
recommend that the additional staff members to take care of maintenance be approved
ao requestedo
20. Review of Dale & Company Policies and Reed Shaw Osler -The Committee
revie;·md these items of correspondence pertaining to rene•ml privileges and
clauses pertaining to the Town's insurance program. As the values mentioned
earlier in this report under the Dale & Company Policy are recommended to be
changed and as the Region have now insured all their Police vehicles changes will
be made in the policy amounts and it is recommended that the Clerk-Administrator
make a further report on the revised insurance premiums.
21. Write-off of Uncollectable Taxes -Correspondence 11-101 -The Committee
reviewed this matter of the amount of tax ~rrite-off in the amount of $4,492.59.
The Committee would advise that this amount had been approved for write-off by
the Court of Revision in their spring sitting therefore recommend to Council that
this amount be written off as uncollectable taxes and charged against the
appropriate account.
22" Letter from Wimpey Homes 11-81 -Regarding Separate School Site -Cherryland
Sub~division. The Committee would recommend that in accordance >Tith Council's
policy a meeting of the Finance Committee be convened with representatives of·
the Separate School Board regarding the proposed school site in the Cherryland···
Subdivisiono
23. Notice by the Town of Vaughan ll-84 -Intention to apply to the OoMoBo for
Capital Expenditure approval. The Committee would recommend that Council adopt
the recommendation that the Town of Aurora does not object to this Capital
EJ~enditure provided it does not take precedence to the pending applications by
the To•m of Aurora for Capital expenditure approval nm•r at the Ontario Nunicipal
Board. It is felt that this action is necessary to protect our pending
applications until the Ontario Municipal Board have considered and approved a Five
.Year Capital Forecast and each area is advised of its allocation"
24. Le~~er from Clerk-Administrator #12-41 Recommending Temporary Help Wage Rates
for Cutting Grass, etc.
The Committee recommends that the rates of $1.65 per hour; $1.85 per hour with one
year's experience; $2.00 per hour for fully experienced and versatile employees
be approved by Councilo
Clauses 1 -18 inclusive -Carried
Clause 19 -Miller: "Amendment: that Clause 11 be referred to the Clerk for
Stewart: clarification of hours of work."
CARRIED
Clauses 20 -23 Inclusive -Carried
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11TH. REGULAR MEEi'ING -13-JUNE 7, 1971.
Finance Committee Report.Cont'd
Illingworth: "Resolved that the Finance Committee Report iffo6lf be discussed item
by item and approved and the Seal of'the Corporation be attached
heretoo 11
Stewart:
CARRIED
!1ayor Illingworth in the Chair.
CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
By~Law 1867
Amendment re:
Miller: "Whereas it is deemed expedient to amend by-1m;
Williamson: '1867 re overnight parking; Nm, therefore be i.t
resolved that Paragraph 2 (1) (j) of By-law
1867 be amended to read as folllows:
Overnight Parking
Firemen's
Stipends
Clcork II
Position
l"Jajorettes
Uniforms
'On any highway for ·an unreasonable time havii.:g
regard for the traffic r<'>quirements of such
b.ighway and in no case for a longer period then
three hours bet,,reen the hours of 1:00 o' c.loclc
a.m. and 6:00 o'clock A.M. for the purpose of
th;is clause 11 highway11 shall mean the travelled
pdrtion of the roadway and the gravelled or
improved shoulders of the road<•ay on \·rhich a
vBhicle could. be parked. This clausG ~hcoll be
in force and' effective between the period of time
£rom November 15th to April 15th of each year."
CARRIED
Williamson: "Resolved that the firefighters Stipends for the first sj_::
Simmons: months of 1971 f:.;om Novc;mber 30, 1970 to Nay 31st, 1971 in
the amount of $7,261.75 be paid and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
Stewart:
Hiller:
Stewart:
Miller:
CARRIED
11Whereas Mrso Carol Daines has resigned effective F:.:.~iday, June
4,1971; Now therefore be it resolved that the ClGrk-Admir.jstrc,·~ ...
or be authorized to advertise the position of Clerk I! and i!l
conjunction with the Department Heads concerned, hire an
applicant in accordance with Council's policy."
CARRIED
"Whereas the .1\urora Lions Club have contributed an amount of
$10.00 per uniform for the Majorette Class under the Recrcatic~
Program; And Whereas it is est\i.mated that the total coc<: of
these uniforms including hate, ,.ill be approximately $l5o00; /ircc!
Whereas th<e Council were polled by telephone on Tuesc'<7, Juno
1, 1971 .and the majority were ic favour of such expenditure;
Now therefore be it resolv:ed that the Parks & Rec~:-ea·::.}.o;:-t
Committee action be confirmed in alloting an Dmount not to
exceed $150.00 for completing the uniforms of the i"bjonottcc
in order that they be eqipped "i th full dress unifo::ms in
preparation for the July 1st. Cc;remonies."
CARRIED
11TH. REGULAR MEETING -14-JUNE 7, 1971.
QO~IDERATION OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GTVEN CONT•D
Q9ver No Parking Signs re: Horse Show
Ste .. art:
Miller:
"Resolved that the Works Department be authorized to cover the No
Parking Signs on Aurora Heights Drive from Yonge Street to Laurentide
Drive from 12:00 Noon June 11th to 23:59 hours June 13th. and on July
22nd, 1971."
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ----
O.M.A. Hiller: "Resolved that: 1. Mayor Illingworth
2. Convention Simmons:
S>d.mming
Pool
3.
4.
5. K. B. Rodger, Clerk-Administrator
be authorized to attend the Ontario l1unicipal Association
Convention from August 22nd to 25th, 1971 and the necessary
expenses be authorizedo 11
Cl.RRIED
Hiller: ''Whereas the Region of York Health Department has inspected the
Trent: chlorine facilities at the S1-1imming Pool on June 7, 1971;
· •And Whereas certain works are required to be carried out in
accordance with the Regulations under the Public Swimming Poole
Act, 1971;
1 Therefore be it resolved that the following be purchased and
installed in the chlorine room at the swimming pool:
1. Emergency mechani.cal ventilating system;
2. Platform chlorine weigh scales;
3. Lovibond chlorine kit;
4. Respiratory protective equipment and cabinet and that the
total cost not exceed $700.00 and that the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
TaJ<es Written Simmons: "Resolved that it is recommended by the Council of thE Tmm
Off Trent: of Aurora that uncollectable taxes in the amount of $4,4.92.)c
be written off. 11
Water Davis:
Restrictions Simmons:
Cl.RRIED
"Resolved that the office of the Clerk-Administrator be
given authority to exercise water restrictiOns if and l:rhcn
necessary, until further notice, pending completion of the
pumphouse renovationso u
CARRIED
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11TH. REGULAR -15-JUNE 7, 1971.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT•D
Williamson: "Resolved that the Council site past the hour of eleven o'clock to
Harris: complete the agenda."
Lawn Water-
ing
CARRIED
Henderson: "Resolved that a suitable ad be placed in the local press
Stewart: to request citizens to refrain from excessive use of water
for lawn watering."
CARRIED
Senior Harris: "As a tribute to our Senior Citizens be it resolved that the
week of June 20th to 26th, 1971 be proclaimed as Senior
Citizen Week in the Town of Aurora and that the appropriate
proclamation be published in the local paper."
Citizens' Henderson:
Week
CARRIED
Hydro
Month
Simmons: "Resolved that the Tmm of Aurora join other municipalities tn the
Trent: Province of Ontario and proclaim June as Hydro 11onth."
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
Jfr:law No. 1921-71 -Whitchurch Official Plan Amendment No. 1
Hard.s! -~'That leave be given to introduce a By-law to Amendment ifol to the Official
Davis: Plan of the Whitchurch area and that the same be now read a first time."
Trent:
Williamson:
CARRIED
"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
purposeo 11
CARRIED
Second Reading of the By-law approved in Open Council.
Miller: "Resolved that the third reading be presented for consideration."
Stewart:
CARRIED
Miller: "That the By-law now before the Council be read a third time this day
Simmons: and that Rule 22 of By-law No. 1468 be suspended for that purpose."
CARRIED
Trent: "That the third reading of the By-lm1 be taken as read. 11
Williamson:
CARRIED
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11TH. REGULAR -16-JUNE 7, 1971.
BJ-LAWS CONT 1 D
By-law _No. 1922-71 -Community Centre Loading Zone
Stewart:
Miller:
Trent:
"That leave be given to introduce a By-law to restrict Parking and that
the same be now read a first time."
CARRIED
Williamson:
"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.
vlilliamson: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned." (ll:lO P.M.)
CARRIED
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