MINUTES - Council - 19710907MINUTES OF THE 17TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1971 AT 8:00P.M,
Present: Mayor R, A. Illingworth, Councillor Davis, Harris, Henderson, Miller,
Simmons, Stewart, Trent, Williamson,
CONFIRMATION'OF MINUTES
:Williamson: "Resolved that the Minutes of August 3rd and 16th, 1971 be
adopted as printed and circulated." Davis:
CARRIED
CORRESOONDENCE
21-1 Aurora Homeowners Assoc. request to appear as delegation
21-2 Ardill's Dept. Store request to appear as delegation
21-3
21-4
21-5
21-6
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21-9
2'1-10
21-11
21-12
21-13
21-14
21-15
Harris:
Davis:
"Resolved that letters 21-1 and 21-2 be tabled until
delegations."
CARRIED
Wimpey Homes Ltd, 60 Senior Citizens Units
(Information)
R. Farquharson request to appear as delegation
(Tabled to delegations Sept, 20, 1971)
A. E. Jubb Swimming pool permits issued
(Information)
York Assessment Office 1970 assessment roll corrections
(Treasurer)
Council of Christians and Jews news bulletin
(Information)
Dept• of Transportation & Comm. approval of application for Encroachment
Permit
(E. McGregor)
Ont, Sheep Breeders Assoc.dog control
(Information)
Yor~ Regional Police Force Photo copy machine
(F:iAance Comm, & Solicitor)
Region of York Clerk's Dept. Report #13 (s)
(Planning and Development Comm.)
Region of York Clerk's Dept. status of subdivisions
(Planning and Development Comm.)
Region of York Clerk's Dept engineering Report #16
(Planning and Development Comm.)
~igure Skating Club use of Community Centre registration
{E, Batson)
Dagmar Construction copy of letter to Dept. of Labour work to commence on
Contract 63A
(Safety Inspector)
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CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D
21-16 Ont. Municipal Assoc study tour
(Information)
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21-17 Youthdale Treatment Centre 104 Yonge St. South
(Solicitor, A, Jubb 1 G. Burling)
21-18 Del Zotto Ltd, Rayel Const. proposed town houses
(Planning & Development)
21-19 Dept. Agriculture and Food -dog and cat pounds
(Information)
'~1-20 Model Builders damage to municipal building
(Information)
21•21 W,R, Case site for Works Department
(Council in Comm. to hear possible sites)
21-22 Ont. Water Resources Comm. lot severence
(Planning & Dev, )
SEPTEMBER 7TH 1 1971
21-22A Dept. Municipal Affairs 1971 Equalized assess. Report
(Finance Comm. Treasurer)
21-23 Dept. Municipal Affairs restricted Area By-law 1925
(Information)
21-24 Bell Canada change in area code
(Finance Comm.)
21-25 Aurora c,;;;dro sale of substation
· (Treasurer)
21-26 Workmen's Compensation Board coverage volunteer firemen
(Finance Comm.)
21-27 Workmen's Compensation payroll information
(Information)
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21-28 Ontario Municipal Board East Gwillimbury appeal against equalized Assessment
(Solicitor, Finance Comm. Information)
21-29 .Region of York Treasurer 1971 Budget Region of York
(Finance Comm. Ireasurer)
21-30 R.V. Anderson & Assoc services available
(Information)
21-31 Ont. Housing Authorities conference
(Information)
21-31A Botilding"Assoc>''Ltd•''copy of letter to Model Bldgs. Devins Drive School
(A, Jubb)
21-32 Assessment Review Court list of Regional Offices
(Information)
21-33 Dept. Energy & Resources approval certificate
(Information)
21-34 Parks and Recreation Comm. notice of meeting and Minutes
(Information)
21-35 N. Weller Tree planting
(Parks and Recreation)
21-36 N. Weller street tree planting
(Parks and Recreation)
21-37 N. Weller trees on Orchard Heights Blvd.
(Parks and Recreation)
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CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
21-37A N. Weller survey stakes located
(Information)
21-38 N. Weller sodded areas at Lions Park
(Parks and Recreation)
21-39 C. H. Duncan radio communic~tion system
(Finance Comm.)
21-40 Works Dept. and Water Dept. overtime
(Works Comm.)
21-41 E. A. McGregor #9 truck condition of
(Works Comm.)
21-42 E. A. McGregor pollution Control Plant
(Information)
21-43 E. A. McGregor flushing of water mains
(Information)
21-44 E. A. McGregor surface treatment
(Information)
21-45 E. A. McGregor sod on banks Tyler St.
(Information)
21-46 E. A. McGregor tree stumps Murray Drive
(Information)
21-47 E. A. McGregor sign post treated
(Information)
21-48 E. A. McGregor disposal plant by-passing
(Information)
21--49 E. A. McGregor pending on Connaught Ave.
(Engineer, Wol'ks Comm.)
21-50 E. A. McGregor Water Dept. tools
(C. H. Duncan)
21-51 Snowmobile signs E. A. McGregor
(Safety Comm.)
21-52 Aurora Homeowners Assoc. Senior Citizen Home
SEPl'EMBER ?TH, 1971
Harris:
Williamson:
"Resolved that letter 21-52 be tabled until consideration
of resolutions on Ontario Housing Corporation."
CARRIED
21-53 Aurora Jaycees request to use parking lot Community Centre
Henderson:
Mi]ller:
"Resolved that the request of the Aurora Jaycees to use
Community Centre parking lot for bicycle rodeo be granted."
CARRIED
21-54 c. H. Duncan pavement marking (Information)
Harris: "Resolved that the correspondence be accepted and actioned
HencJ.erson: as recommended in the Clerk's report."
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS
Mr. John Mcintyre of the Aurora and District Historical Society presented a
brief requesting permission to use the Police Building when vacant.
Davis:
Henderson:
"Resolved that the brief be referred to the Council in Committee
for study and a report."
CARRIED
Mr. Peter Ardill appeared before Council to present his plans to remodel the
front and side of his store. He requested permission for awnings on the Yonge
Street frontage to project 30" over the street line and also for awning
projections on the WellingtoriStreet side.
Harris:
Davis:
Miller:
Trent:
"Resolved that the request for permission for the 1>1Ilings on the
Yonge St. frontage be referred to the Planning and Development
Committee."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the alterations on the Wellington St. West
frontage be referred to the Region of York."
CARRIED
Mr. Dick Lowrie of the Aurora Orchards Homeowners Association appeared before
C~uncil to discuss a tree planting program and the tree list (letter 21-36)
prepared by the Parks Foreman.
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Harris:
Henderson:
"Resolved that letter 21-36 be referred to the Parks and Recreation
Committee for consideration .and a report."
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RillPORT NO. 79
Williamson:
Miller:
"Resolved that Report No. 79 be tabled to a special
meeting of Co1111cil.11
CARRIED
PLANNING../lND DE'lELOPNENT COMMITTEE REP.QRT N0.101
Councillor Harris presented a report of the Planning and Development Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
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REGULAR MEETING -5-SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1971
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D
Planning and Development Report No •. 101
A meeting of the Planning and Development Committee was held on Tuesday, August
31st, 1971, at 8:00P.M.
Present were: Councillor Harris, W. Trent, and E. J. Henderson, Mayor R.A.
Illingworth, C.H. Duncan, Roger Hunter and Gordon Brush.
1. Wimpey Homes Ltd. -Phase 2 -File T.21875
This plan has been circulated by the Department of Municipal Affairs to some
agencies, however, the O.W.R.C. has advised the Department that the plan is
premature because of servicing.
The Committee recommends that wimpey Homes Ltd. be advised that further action
on this plan be held pending the report and action on the Sewage Treatment Plant,
2. Nisbet Subdivision -File T,20593.
The Area Services Branch has advised that some comments have been received from
various departments and agencies, however, the Medical Off3:cer of Health has
requested aldi tional soil reports and the Conservation Authority is still
studying the plans.
3· Shields-Snow Subdivision -File T,21942.
The C:orilmi ttee recommends that the deve1oper be advised that this plim of subdiVi'sion
( ····. is premature • . .
C ·. 4o·l3ei:itley'Subdivision·-FHe T.22012.
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The Town has approved in prinoiple''the 4ievelopment of the property on Ridge Road
as a subdivision and the quest;i.OJ;ma:i,re was forwarded to the Department of
Mim;i.cipal Affairs. on June 8th, ··1971. . ..
The Area Services Branch advised that this plan was given "short circulation"
by the D.M.A. which lllaY indicl).te serious problems from the. Department's consideration
of the plan •. The Ccmmttee recommends that Mr. Bentleyhe requested to meet
with the Committee to d:iscuss'the iot design problems and a possible re-designing
of the sub-division.
5: Letter 20-77 Department of Health•
The QollllDittee discussed the lette:!:' from the Health Department on the Youthdale
RefilidE(n,~ial <(entre at 10lj. toi:ige st. South. ·
The Gorpnrl.ttee recommends that t4e He.alth Dep~rtment b~<requested tq hold any
Ol.PProv,al :fo:r certificq.t:i.on of the Centre under 'the Chil:drenis Mental He.alth Centre
Act, pending further study by the Council, and if possible, that a person from
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D
Planning and Development Committee Report No. 101
either the Centre or the Health Department meet with the Council to discuss
the purpose and aims of the Centre.
The Youthdale Residential Centre, does not appear to conform to the Zoning By-Law.
6. Letter 18-49 and 18-49A. Committee of Adjustment.
The Committee of Adjustment has requested a policy on the severances of property
in the rural areas of the Town.
The Committee recommends. that the Area SerVices Branch be requested to submit
recommendations for a basic policy.
7• Area Services Branch.
The Committee recommends that copies of·the Committee's Reports, when approved
by Council, be forwarded to the Area SerVices Branch.
8. F. Cousins -142 Temperance Street.
The Committee members and Mr. Brush and Mr. Hunter have viewed the site at
142 Temperance Street. The Committee recommends that the request of Mr. Cousins
to sever two lots off the rear of his property be referred to the Area Services
Branch for study and a report.
9• Site Plan Approval Procedures.
The Committee recommends that the Site' Pian Approval Procedures, draftecl. hy'the'
Area Servic~s ~ranch, be .. adopted by Council as a policy.
The'·{lommittee•·fur'thEn:-··re·ccmiiiends that the Planning and Development Committee and
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10 •. Letter 19 .. 24 - G •. Brush r<>: Rayel Construction .•
The Area Services Branch reeently reeeived revised drawings from Rayel Const.
directly for their proposed development on Wellington' St. w.
The CO!IImittee_reQOmme!lds. that t;he, Developer be advised that drawings from all
developers·· must ··be"·submitted:· direct-ly··to'·Ceuncil,·· thTough the Clerk-Administrator
and that the Town will forward the drawings to the Area Services Branch if
deemed feqilired by Council~ ' ·· · · '' ' . ;, :" ' .
11 •.. te:tte±-19 .. 16 -P. W:i.lso!l, 2 Aurbra H:ei'fiwts Drive~
The Committee consider.ed the request of Mr. \oJilson to build a breezeway addition
to h±s··home"and extending to the lot line. The roof of the addition would appear
.from the sketch to extend in~o, the park. . . , : . .. . . . .·
.The Committee recommends that, · aEi his. reiu1est 10Jll,d, contravene the side yard
requirements of the Zoning By-law, that it be denied· and that Mr. Wilson be so
advised.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT 'D
Planning and Development Collllllittee Repoz:t No. 101
12. Letter 20-1 and 20,-2 -Whitmore vs. Foster
The Collllllittee recommends that recommends that this matter be left in the hands
of the Town Solicitor.
13. Wimpey Homes Ltd. -Link Villa -Block "J".
The Committee recommends that when all of the Minister's conditions have been
met, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreementr,
Clauses 1 to 10 Inclusive Carried
Clause 11
Clause 12 Carried
Clause 13 Carried
Miller:
Simmons:
Harris:
Henderson:
Councillor Harris in the Chair
Finance Committee Report No. 102
"Amendment: that clause 11 be referred back
to the Committee for further consideration."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the Report of the Planning and
Development Committee #101, dated 7th September
1971, Re: Various matters be discussed item by
item, and accepted, as amended.','
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Finance Committee in which the Committee
respectfully submitted the following:-
A meeting of the Finance Committee was held in the Council Qhambers on 'l!hursday,
Septeffiber 2nd. 1971 at 7:30 P.M. -
Present were: Chairman, Mayor Illingworth, Councillors, Harris, Davis, Stewart,
Williamson.
1. Nisbet Well Site
The members of the Committee went to the property site and view same and :following
the viewing reconvened in the Council Chambers. The Committee recommends that no
action be iaken to sell the property •b\:tt that the_ Committee meet with the principals
o:f Aurora Highlands, as they requested, todmscuss their request to use the
property,;
REGULAR MEETING -8-SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1971
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Finance Committee Report No. 102
2. Grants
The Committee recommends that the following grants as allocated in the 1971
Budget be paid:
The Aurora Horticultural Society
Dr. G. W. Williams Scholarships
Santa alaus Parade Committee
$200.00
$200.00
$150.00
-when winners are
selected.
The Committee further recommends that the amount of $750.00 be set
aside to underwrite the expenses of the Aurora Safety Council of which $363-oo bas
already been paid.
The Committee recommends that the above amounts be approved and authorize the
Treasurer to disburse the amounts.
3. Letter 19-32 Notice of Capital Expenditure Regarding the Town of .Markham
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The Committee recommends that no objection be made to this cipital expenditure
as it is within their c~pital budget forecast which was approved.
4. Solicitor's Account April 1st. To June 30TH. 1971.
The Committee recommends that the Solicitor's Account in the amount of $1,047_..33
be approved for payment.
5. 1971 Tax Bills
The Mayor showed the members of Council present the format of the 1971 tax bills
Which will be us~d by our computer.
6. At 8:30 P,M, the Committee met with representatives of the Aurora Drama
Workshop and the Aurora Musical Theatre Society. Members present from the Aurora
Drama Workshop were Mr. G. Pierpoint, Mrs. Barb McGowan and Mrs. Rose Dyson.
Members present from the Aurora Musical Theatre Society were Mr. T. Baker Pearce,
Mrs. Norman Dover and Mr. 0. Liebgott. ·Following their presentation of a letter
on June 28th. regarding a request for financial assistance to continue the
occupancy of a building on the Subway Sideroad. The members present explained that
their proposed use of the building the facilities which they hope to be able to
put into the building and the organizations which might be able to make use of
these facilities. Following the discussion and various questions and answers
between the Committee members and the Executive present the delegation left the
Council Chambers.
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REGULAR MEETING -9-SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1971
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
F1nance Committee Report No. 102
7. In consideration of the request of the Aurora Drama Workshop and Aurora
Musical Theatre Society the Committee recommends that a grant in the amount of
$250.00 be made for the year 1971 to the Aurora Drama Workshop based on the
multiple uso of the facilities of the building on the north side of the Aurora
Subway sideroad.
The Committee further recommends that this matter be reviewed in 1972 and that
any further consideration be based on the facts at that time.
8. Letter of reply from Mr/ c. Copland, Aurora Hy.dro, regarding underground
servicing to the properties on the south side of Devins Drive. The Committee
discussed this matter and the letter received from Wimpey Homes ltd. and the~
Bell Canada in conjunction with the above letter and recommend that ~e Clerk
send a letter to Bell Canada, Engineering Department stating that the Subdivision
Agreement with Wimpey Homes Ltd. requires that all services to these properties
be underground and that Bell Canada Work this matter out with Wimpey Homes as· to
whether the services are to be burined from the front of the properties or the
rear of the properties, but that in any event these services are to te buried.
9o Radio Equipment -Works Vehicles
The Committee reviewed the Tenders as ~repared and submitted by the Purchasing
Agent and would recommend that Tenders be called based on the draft tender
forms prepared by the Purchasing Agent.
The Committee further recommends that a letter be written to the Region of York
requesting permission to install a radio antenna on the water tower at the south
end of Town.
10. Photocopier Aurora Police Station
The Committee recommends that this matter regarding the balance of payments owing
under the Contract of the Savrin photo-copier which has been and continues to be
located in the Aurora Police Station be referred to the Solciitor for opinion
and a::tion.
11. Aurora Astros
The Committee considered the presentation made by the Aurora Astros following
their completion of the past season and at this time the Committee would recommend
that ng action be taken but that consideration be given to the Aurora Astros
Lacrosse Club when booking arrangements or contracts are considered with the Comm-
unity Centre for the 1971-72 season.
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REGULAR MEETING -10-SEPTEMBER 7TH,1971
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D
Financ_EJ_9_<:>~t_t~.!'_HePQr_t_!!9..!_~
12. Aurora Day Nursery
The Committee would recommend that a letter be written to the York Regional
Council expressing the Anr<wa. Council's desire to see the Aurora Day Nursecy
commence oper""-H r>n , • .,tl to express the Council's interest in this project, which
;~ ~-~q co be a very worth while venture in the Community, and further that
the Council would wish that the matter willThe favourablely considered by the
Council of the Region of York.
_13. Bunn Flooding -And Letter 18-73
The Committee considered further the information given by Mr. Bunn at a previous
meeting that some flooding was continueing onto the property following the
reconstruction of Yonge St. N. and that they considered damage to their property
caused by a valve being opened a second time which they claim caused further
damage to the dwelling, in the way of flooding. The Committee further considered
the reply of the Works Superintendent and the Water Foreman as contained in ~
correspondence 18-73 and feel that~ this report indicates in the workman's
statement that no additional water was discharged onto this property when the
valve was op.;.~ed the second time.
The Committee further discussed and various members of the Committee have viewed
the property since the~revious meeting during heavy rain storms and have found
that no water drainage problem exists following the reconstructiin that affec.ts
this property adversily. The Committeefurtherwcommends that a copy of letter
18-73 be forwarded to Hr. Bunn for his information.
14. Letter Received From Workmen's Compensation Board
Advising that as of August 1, 1971 that volunteer firemen are eligable to have in-
surance coverage under the Compensation Act increased to $9,000. was considered
and the Committee therefore recommends that the Clerk advise the Workmen's
Compensation Board that the coverage for the Aurora Volunteer Firemen should be
increased to $9,000 per annum.
Clause 1-14 Inclusive Carried
Illingworth:
Davis:
"Resolved that il.he Finance Committee report dated
September 2, 1971 No. 102 be discussed item by item
and accepted and The Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto."
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REGULAR MEETING -11-SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1971
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE CONT 1 D
Council in Committee Rep~rt No. 103
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Council in Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of Council in Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Monday
August 31st, 1971 at 7:30 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Illingworth, Councillors Harris, Davis, Williamson, Trent.
1. Aurora Astro Lacrosse Club
Al Aston and Harry Reynolds reviewed the 1st. year of operation and difficulties.
~hey requested Council to consider supporting minor lacrosse in Aurora. The
Committee-recommend that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee for
consideration.
2. Letter From Del Zotto Homes
The Committee suggested that clauses 1 and 2 of the attached~eement be re-·
drafted in accordance with the Solicitor's recommendation dated August 12th.
1971 and further that reference to depth of the Sanitary Sewer be deleted from
the~eement, as the Town cannot state that all of the Company's lands will be
able to use the sewer on a gravity basis.
Miller:
Stewart:
Illingworth:
Williamson:
"Amendment: that Minor Lacrosse be referred to the Parks
and Recreation Committee for study."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the Report of Council in Committee, No.103
dated August 31st. 1971 be discussed item by item and
approved."
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth in the Chair
NEW BUSINESS
Harris:
Williamson:
Assoc. of Ontario
Mayors and Reeves
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"Resolved that late Correspondence be considered."
Miller:
Simmons:
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CARRIED
"Resolved that the week of September 12th to
18th, 1971 be proclaimed "Keep Ontario Clean
Week" in the Town of Aurora."
CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS CONT 1 D
Aurora Shopping Centre
Entrance Design Harris: "Resolyed that 'the re.Co!lllllendation of the
To1o111 Engineer be concurred with, l:iowever.,
that the engineer be requested to advise
why work was proceeded with prior to
Council's approval."
DELEGATIONS
Miller:
Stewart:
Henderson:
CARRIED
Miller:
Willi;aJilson:
"Resolved that because of the intolerable
conditions during constructioJ:i, that
M:i:. Markur be req)lested to provide a
security guard or someone to direct
traffic during the construction at the
Aurora Shopping Centre."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the 72 hour Notice be waived and that Mr .• Bishop
be heard as a delegation."
CARRIED
Mr. Bishop presented a brief and advised the Council that the residents in phase
2 of Golf Glen Subdivision in Fairway Drive and Murray Drive are opposed to the
construction of sidewalks at this time.
Harris:
Simmons:
"Resolved that the terms of the subdivision agreement be
complied with and that the sidewalk be installed and that
the subdivider understand that he would be held responsible
for any damage to landscaping and improvements."
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BElli GIVEN
Ashton Dean
Subdivision
(Cher~ Subdivision)
Moved by Harris
Seconded by Simmons
WHEREAS, the:Council of the Town of Aurora have considered a·plan,of.subdivision
for Wimpey Homew Ltq. formerly kuown as the Cherry Subdiyision and now kuown
as the Ashton Dean Subdivision.
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REGULAR MEETING -13-SEPI'EMBER 7TH, 1971
Consideration of Business for Which Notice has been Given
AND WHEREAS, The Council have negotiated a Subdivision AgreementtMith the
Subdividers,
AND WHEREAS, Council in the best interest of the Town of Aurora have set out
Zoning standards in Dy-law 1920-71,
AND WHEREAS, various letters of objection have been received by the Council
following circulation to those property owners affected by By-law 1920.
NOW THEREFORE DE IT RESOLVED!
That the Council of the Town of Aurora in consideration of the objections raised
and in consideration of the matters and petitions brought forward by the
objectors, and the views expressed at a Public Meeting held on July 29th. 1971.
at which time the project was fully explained by Council,
and all of the objectors given an opportunity to ask questions and in consideration
of all matters of good planning and of the use of this land the Council recommends
that the Clerk be authorized to file application with the Ontario Municipal
Board for approval of By-law 1920, and that the position of the Council of the
Town of Aurora on the letters of objections be stated as follows:
1. THAT, the letters of objection do not relate directly to the Zoning
contained in By-law 1920 but do pertain more to the use of the land
as a housing subdivision.
2. THAT, the letters of objection appear to be more concerned with the
increase of traffic which will pass on their local roads and whereas
in good planning these roads are deemed to be appropriate access roads
for ingress and egress of this Subdivision.
'"3' THAT, in the overall interest of good planning and Town development ·· t:h;e c01nicii'"5ul>:Pbrts 'tlie ·zoning By'-'law 1920 ·
Seniq:r Citize]lS
Apartment Prqposal ·
Harris·:·
Henderson:
CARRIED
irWHEREAs the proposal sublnitted b;{' Wimpey Homes
Ltd, for the construction of 60 Senior Citizen
Units in the Town of Aurora has received the
approval of th,eBorad.of Directors of the
Ontario Housing Corporation, · ·
BE I~ RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of
· Aurora q.pproves the said proposal arid rgrees to
re;imburse theOntario Housing Corpo;['ationap.
amo.1mt of 7Y.% 'of the annual' operationg losses
of the. project. . . .
CARRIED
REGULAR MEETING -14-SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1971
Consideration of Business for which Notice has Been Given
Covering of
Loads Davis:
Simmons:
"Resolved that the local detachment of the York
Regional Police Force be requested to enforce the
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT restriction regarding the covering
of loads, which will prevent debris being scattered on
roads and roadsides."
CARRIED
Co~ity Centre
Rental Waived
Snow
Fencing
Domed
Stadium
Stewart:
Harris:
Davis:
Simmons:
"Resolved that, the rental of the Aurora Community Centre
on August 20th, 1971, by the Group to raise funds in
support of the Hockey Trip to Sweden, be granted for this
purpose, free of charge, and that the normal rental fee
be waived."
CARRIED
"Resolved, that 41 000 Linear feet of Snow-Fencing be
purchased from Francis Powell and Company Ltdo at a
total cost of $953.40 and that The Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Williamson: "Resolved that the Council of the Town of Aurora do hereby
Henderson: endorse the Resolution and Proposal of the Town of
Richmond Htll to locate or promote the location of a
suggested !lome Stadium sports corr.pl.ex on the site of the
former Langstaff Jail Farm.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Richmond Hill
be advised of the decision of the Council of the Town of
Aurora."
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Minor Hockey Ice
Time Report No. 89 Simmons:
Stewart:
"Resolved that Clause 1 of Parks and Recreation
Committee Report No. 89 be accepted."
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETING -15-ENPTEMBER 7TH,1971
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Dea Lot
ReportNo. 84
Simmons:
Stewart:
Davis:
Williamson:
BY-LAWS
Davis:
Williamson:
"Resolved that Clause 1 of Planning &
Development Committee Report No. 84 be
approved."
CA.RRIED
"Resolved that a registered letter be sent to Mrs. D. He:rsll:ovits
that the vacant building on the north side of the Subway clideroad
must be fixed with work to start within tenmys and be completed
within thirty days thereafter or the building must be demolished."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the Council sit paet.the hour of eleven o'clock
to consider By-laws."
CARRIED
By-law No. 1932-71
Sale of Land Harris: 11That leave be given to introduce a By-law to
Authorize the Sale of Land and that the same be
now read a first time."
Davis:
Stewart:
·, ..
Stewart:
CARRIED _.,
Davis: "That the By-law now before the Council be read a
Simmons: second time and tlu,t the Council rest:ibve itself
into a comnrl.tt,ee .of the. whole for that purpose."
CARRIED'
Second reading of the.By-law approved in Open Council.
Williamson:'.'That the By-law now, before the Council be read a Hender,;;o~: .\ th#\1 t~~E! .ilii:s. daY 'aft.i that Illie'22 6r'<By-law
l'!o~ ']~~ be'~s,pe;ndE)~ for that ptll'pose.'' ····
'·. cit:RR±EI> '
"That the third reading of the:B~-law be taken as read."
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REGULAR MEETING
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By-Laws
By-law No. 1933-71
-16-SEPTEMBER ?T·:.-1971
to Adopt 1971 Estimates &
Rates of Taxation
Harris:
Stewart:
Stewart:
Henderson:
"That leave be given to introduce a By-law
to Adopt the Estimates of. all sums required
during the Year for Getleral Purposes, Net ·.
Regional Levy and Education Requirements,-· and
to St;rike the Rates of Taxation for the Year
1971. and that. the same be now read a first
time .• 11
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
purpose."
CARRIED
Second reading of the By-law approved in Open Council
Davi.s;
Simmons:
"That the By-'-law now before the Council be
read a third time cthis day and that Ru.:l.e 22 of
By-law No. 1468 be suspended for that purpose."
CARRIED
Williamson: "That the third reading of·'·'the By•J.aw be taken
Henderson: as read."
CARRIED
Miller: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned." ( 11:15 P ;M.)
CARRIED
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