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MINUTES OF THE 1st. REGUALR MEETING ,df THE COUNCIL HEtD IN 'rHE COUNCil. CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 3rd. 1972 AT 8:00 P.M.
PRESENT WERE: Mayor IWL llJ.ingworth, Councillors Davis, Harris, Henderson, Miller
Simmolls, Stewart, '):'rent, and Williamscil\
~RMA'l'tON 2E, MINU=.::.TE=S
Williamp<;>n:
Davis~
"Resolved that the Minutes of November 29!!l and Deceilil:~&r 6!!l 1 1971,
be adopted as printed and circulated,."
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth announced that the Special Committee had selected a winner of
the tro;phy for the house with the best Christmas decorations, and that M):'. R,L.
Timmins, 1 Glenview Drive 1ofOuld receive the tropi).,Y at the Winter Carnival. The
Committee had also selected two homes for honourable mention: Model Buj.lders 1 8
Mary Street, and Mr and loirso F .• Crouse, 51 Aurora Heights Drive.
GORRESFONDENCE
1~1 Reed Shaw Osler Ltd. • meetings to be held re amendmellts to Unemployment
In:eurance Comm 9
(Information -answered by Clerk)
1-2 Ontario Municipal Boarg • Kennedy St. W~ ~ reconstruction
Davis:
Williamson:
Harris:
Simmons:
"Resolved tha;!l the O!}tario Municipal Board be advised that item
two of their letter is an appropriate anl)wer in that the
Council intends to pro<;:eed with the project at a later date."
"Amendment: that the letter be tabled for two weeks in order
that any delegation of residents may be heard and that Council
in Committee meet with the Engineer in the mean while and that
the Ontario Municipal Board be advised accordingly."
Councillor Harris requested a recorded vote on the Amendment.
YEA NAY
Mayor Illingworth X
Councillor Harris X
Councillor Stewart X
Councillor Davis X
Councillor Henderson X
Councillor Simmons X
Councillor Williamson X
Councillor Miller Absent
Councillor Trent X -'b 2
Amendment Defeated
Councillor Harris requested a recorded vote on the Motion.
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CO~PONDENCE CONT 1 D
Mayo:r Illingworth
Councillor Harris 'c~uricillor Stewart
cSuncillor Davis
Co\mci.:Uo:r HE!!,nderson
co~mob10r siitinions
Couft<l:l.uor Williamson
CoWti6illor Miller
C~ttnoillor T:rent
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1.i.;3 Department of Agriculture -' news release ~ l'iabies
JANUARY 3rd, 1972
Henderson: "Resolved that the letter be recei. ired and filed~ 11
Harris:
CARRIED
1-4 Sterling Drugs Ltd. -proposed treatment -water supply
(Works Comm.)
1-5 E.A. McGregor -personnel
(Works Comrn.)
1-6 Roman ,Catholic School Board -lots 101 Plan 246
(Coincil in Committee)
1-7 Ontario Municipal Board -final approval additional capital expenditure
(Treasurer:: & Fir.JU'lce Comrn.)
1-8 Ontario Municipal Board -final apprcval additional capital expenditure
$ 26,161.25
(Treasurer and FiDBCce Comm.)
1-9 Ontario Municipal Board -By-law 1920 -appointment for hearing Feb. 21, 1972
Henderson:
Trent:
"Resolved that the Clerk-Administrator be authorized to takfl the
necessary action and that the Town Solicitor prepare thfl file
and attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing."
CARRIED
1-10 Ontario Municipal Board -acknowledgement re By-law 1928
(Information)
1-11 Collis Leather -debenture payment
(Treasurer and Finance Committee)
1-12 J.D. Reid -final approval -Yonge St. Stage 1
(Treasurer)
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I REGULAR MEETING -3-JANUARY 3rd. 1972
·"·., CORRESPONDENCE CONT 1 D
1-13 Omtario Water Resources -Inspectors Course available
(Works Committee)
1-14 Dunwoodco Ltdo -copy of letter to E. Batson re monies owing -vending
machine
(E. Batson)
1-15 Town of Markham -resolution
Williamson:
Henderson:
"Remolved that the Resolution of the Town of Markham,
opposing any expansion of Metropolitan Toronto north
of Steeles Avenue, be endorsed."
CARRIED
1-16 Ernest and Ernest -Solicitors -information requested
(Planning and Development Comm.)
1-17 H. Fry -affidavit re live stock killed by dogs
(Finance Commo)
1-18 G. Merrick -withdrawal of objection -Kennedy St. W.
Trent:
Stewart:
"Resolved that the letter be received and placed in the file
of correspondence pertaining to the Kennedy St. West
reconstruction."
CARRIED
1-19 Mindgay & Shibley -Solicitors -copies of Whitchurch-Stouffville By-laws
1992 and 2083 apprmval
(Planningmd Development)
1-20 York County Board of Education -payment re share of McDoanld Drive
(Information)
1-21 York County Board of Education -copy of letter to Mr. Harrington re
safety hazard Devins Drive School
(Information referred to Building Inspector)
1-22 Statistics Canada -Census Division -reports
(Information)
1-23 Minister of Education -meeting of ministers responsible for sport and
recreation
(Information)
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REGULAR MEETING -4-JANUARY }rd. 1972
CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
1-24 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority -mailing lfst requested
(Answered by Clerk)
1-25 Lawn-a-Mar -request for street maps
(Answered by Clerk)
1-26 Pollutech -progress billing for November -$3,945.68
(Finance Committee)
1-27 Dept. of Transportation and Communication -1971 Road Expenditures -annual
claim for subsidy
(Treasurer)
1-28 E.A. McGregor -re No Parking Signs -Mayors Memo
(Information)
1-29 York County Board of Education -request to withdraw comments regarding school
site -Old Park Holdings
(Planning and Development)
1-30 Aurora Public Library -installation of light in parking lot
(Information)
1-31
1-32
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Ontario Recreation Suciety -annual conference
(E. Batson & Parks and Recreation)
Mac's Milk Ltd. -reentrance way into Gateway Shopping Plaza
(Planning and Development)
Ontario Arenas Assoc -Annual Course
(Parks and Recreation and E. Batson)
1-34 E.A. McGregor - 6 inch main -Yonge St. N.
(Information)
1-35
1-36
1-37
E.A. McGregor -safe driving prevention
(Information)
E.A. McGregor -Good Roads Assoc -recognition of long service
(Information)
Region of York Police Dept -dangerous road conditions
(Works Comm answered by Clerk)
1-38 · Region of York -Dept of Health Services -list of staff members
(Information)
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REGULAR MEETING -5-
CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
1-39 Workmen's Compensation Board ~ claim
(Information)
1-40 D. Bowman -Architect -Gateway Shopping extension
(Information) ·
JANUARY 3rd. 1972
1-41 Ont. Housing Advisory Comm. -schedule of lot levies requested
(Reid and McGregor)
1-42
1-43
1-44
1-45
1-46
1-47
Morden & Helwig Ltd, -accident Dec. 22, 1970
(Information)
Aurora Chamber of Commerce -information requested
(Information referred to Historical Society)
Ontario Good Roads Assoc. -non-rettr.nable contai~ers -resolution
(Information)
E. Jeffrey Koch -USA, -Street map requested
(Information)
Scarborough Centennial Comm -ice seminar
(E, Batson)
Assessment Review Court -d~ci?ion of review court
(Information)
1-48 Wm. Johnson -statement of 1971 ta~s levied
(Information)
1-49 Fidelity Insurance Co -Dagmar Construction Bond
(J.D. Reid)
1-50 Committee of Adjustment -Submission B-45
(Information)
1-51
1-52
1-53
1-54
R.J. Harrington-Aurora scales
(Information)
E.A. HcGregor -incentive program
(Information referred to Works Comm.)
E.A. McGregor -stockpili~g of salt and sand
(Information, Works Comm,)
Committee of Adjustment -Su,bmiss1on B-46 & 47 : ·'·
(Information referred to Building Inspector and Town Sdlicitor)
1-55 Big Brothers of York -proclamation requested
(Granted -Information)
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REGULAR MEETING -6-JANUARY 3rd. 1972
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Miller:
Williamson:
"Resolved that the Correspondence be received and
actioned as recommended in the Clerk's report."
CARRIED
Councillor Stewart in the Chair
FINANCE COI"iMITTEE REPORT NO. .2!±.2.
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Finance Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submitted the following:
The Finance Committee met at 8:00p.m., Monday 27, December 1971.
Mayor Illingworth and Councillors Harris, Davis and Williamson were present.
The following items were discussed:
1. Letter 30-1 -York Regional Symphony Orchestra Request for $500.00 grant .•
It is recommended that a grant of $250,00 be authorized.
2. Letter 30-4 -Unemployment Insurance Commission Registration of Wage Loss
Replacement Plan.
It is recommended that the Treasurer prepare a report as to action required
to implement the plan.
3o Letter 30-6 -Re seniority of L.G. Foster.
It is recommended that the provisions of item 2, of Finance Committee Report
# 92, dated 1 June 1970, be re-confirmed and that the date of seniority be
May, 1964.
4. Letter 30-31 -Dept. of Municipal Affairs re Federal-Provincial Municipal
Employment Loans Program, 1971.
Reference is made to item 2 of Council in Committee Report # 136 which
was approved by Council 20 December 1971.
5. Letter 30-70 -Report of Treasurer re meeting with Region on charges for
Water and Sewage Work.
It is recommended that the Purchasing Agent ensure that all 1971 invoices
are received at the Region by 15 January, 1972.
6. Letter 30-78 -Letter for J.D. Reid-rePayment Certificate #4 for Dagmar
Construction.
Resolution passed by Council 20 December 1971.
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REGULAR MEETING -7-JANUARY 3rd. 1972
REPORTS 2[ COMMITTEES CONT'D
?. Letter 28-11 and 29-4 re lease of photo-copy machine.
The York Regional Board of Police Commissioners have assumed responsibility ~or
the lease.
8. Letter 28-12 -Account for services for Solicitor - 1 July -Oct 31, 1971 •.
It is recommended that the account in the amount of $1,464.42 be paid~
9. Letter 28-34 -Report of Live Stock Valuer re loss of registered sheep -
c. Hickson.
It is recommended that U•e. dr.ltegee ot 84o.OO·cbe authorized for. ;;.ayment. ·
10. Letter 28-43 -Progress billing for Pollutech in the amount of $1,748.62
It is recommended that no action be taken until a further report is recieved
from Pollutech or a report from the Town Engineer.
11. Letter 28-56 -Letter from the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities
re membership Fee at 2.5 cents per capita.
It is recommended that no action oe taken at this time.
12. Letter 28-89 -proposed Work Schedule for taxation and financial statements
as recommended by the Treasurer.
It is recommended that the work schedule as submitted be approved.
The request for additional staff was approved by Council 20 December 1971
(item 11 of Council in Committee Report 136).
13. Tax Collection as of 29 November 1971. The Treasurer reports that as of 29
November 1971, 94.8% of tax collection have been paid. It is also reported
that $ 32,715.53 of supplementary taxes were levied in 1971.
14. Letter 27-41 -Report for c.u,P.E. for inclusion of Rememberance Day as a
holiuay. ·
It is recommended that the terms of the Agreement be complied ~ith.
15. Letter 27-56 -Bell Telephone application to Canadian Transport Comm. for
increase in rates.
Reference is made to resolution passed 29 Nov. 1971 re letter 28-62 from the
Association of Mayors and Reeves.
16. Letter from the Aurora Highlands re: Company membership 1972 fee -$105.00
It is recommended that the Company membership held by the Town of Aurora be
terminated for 1972.
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REGULAR MEETING -8-JANUARY 3rd. 1972
REPORTS .2! COMMITTEES CONT'D
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18.
Letter from Canada Post Office re gift set of medallions of Prime Ministers
It is recommended that no action be taken.
Letter 27-68 -from Town Superintendent re work staff.
It is recommended that John Aspin become a permanent employee effective
3 November 1971 and Wm. Bellair effective 21 December 1971.
19. Statement from York County School Board re McDouald Drive.
A payment of $20,000.00 has been received from the School Board re the
construction of McDonald Drive.
20. Ontario Municipal Board re the reconstruction of Yonge St. approval.
Approval of the reconstruction was granted by the Board 17 December 1971.
Cla)lSes 1 to 20 Inclusive Carried
Illingworth:
Williamson: "Resolved that the Finance Committee Report #145 dated
December 27, 1971 be discussed item by item and accepted
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 147
Mayor Illingworth presented a report of the Council in Committee in which the
Committee respectfully submittea the following:
A meeting of the Council in Committee was held on ~lednesday, December 29Jb, 1971
at 8:00 p.m.
Present were: Mayor R.A. Illingworth9 ,Councillor Davis, Harris, Henderson
Williamson, Miller, Simmons and Trent. '
1. Planning and Development Committee Report No. 132, Clause 3.
The Committee considered Clause 3 of the above report regarding the techmieal
report prepared by the Area Services Branch on the proposed mottt-inn by Mr. M.
Felcher. The Committee recommends that the Clerk-Administrator prepare a sit~ plan agreemeht
for presentation to Council in Committee based on the plans as subm~tted for
the proposed hotel.
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REPORTS .Qf. QQJi~];TI'E!§._Q_QTIT 1 D
2. P:'~?.!!!!}.!!E,.S!.n.§_,.Dey:!},,nm~nt Committee Rep9.:rt No. 132, Clause 4.
The Committee considered clause 4 of the above report regarding the technical
report prepared by the Area Services Branch on the proposed condominium town
housing on ~."; .. :Lock 11 Mn by Wimpey Homes Ltdo
The Committee was advised that Wimpey Homes may be submitting revised site plans
taking into consid·=ratio;c_ the recommendations in the tecimtcal report. The
Committee tharefor8 recommends that the report be tabled pending receipt of the
revised submiEs-\cn.
3, ~Il2od Pla.;.n_l:!~P.P.:!-RJ~ -:_ DW]!E and Fill Regulations.
The Committee is concerned with indiscriminate dumping and filling in flood plain
areas, hmvever, 'Aefore regulations are enacted, the Committee re(lJI)mmends that a
meeting with th<~ South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority be arranged to discuss
the \vhole aspect o:f flood plain mapping and dump and fill regulations.
4 a X!.9.!:~?-~~22}?.~~-:~:!:El£n t.~?i_!~.~:.
The Comm:i .. t tc'e recommends that the offer to purchase as attached, be confirmed for
the purchase cf approxhnately four acre:e of land on the west side of Industry Street
north, for $20,000"00 and as a condition in the offer, the Town will have no
objec-loio!1 to t;h, f!ize of an.y parcels of land severed by the vendor for industrial
purposec; oc1 h:i.oo remai.ning lands and that the Town will construct the necessary ;:·c•
roadway a."ld s<.ervicces to the same standard as on the existing portion of Industry
Street 9 J.!.CY ·;~};..,,
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The Committee :.-Gcommonds that the Town Engineer check the surplus equipment from
the 1968 conversion of the sewage treatment plant and if the equipment is of no
further m;,? to the 'l'mm that it be offered for sale with the Region and adjacent
Municipalitie.s having first call on the e':{uipment~
6o -~~1-.£~-:?.~i_S" __ .:?-~I:!~c-~~
The Committee was adviced of a recent situation in which all efforts were made to
contact the Bell Cw-,.ada Office for a service iocation stake-out at the site
of a water main bre<:ck and contact could not be made 0 The Committee recommends
that Mr._, AllEm of Bell Canada be advised of the situation, and that advise on
future procedures be obtained.
7. Hfd:~[;dout?_~~S,?d.. ~ondi tions.~.
The Committee recommends that the Regional Police be requested
hazardous road eoncEbons encountered by police patrols to the
service for ac;:;ion by the standby Works Department crews,
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to nport any
Town's , answering ' .
The Corrraittec recommends that in the event there is no snow that the winter
carnival ·be delayed. one week.,
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REGULAR MEETING -1o-JANUARY 3rd. 1972
REFORTS ,2!: COMMITTEES CONT•D
Clause 1 Harris:
Henderson:
"Amendment: and subject to the recommendations in the
technical report prepared by the Area Services Branch."
Councillor Trent requested a recorded vote
Mayor Illingwor.t)l
Councillor Harris
Councillor Stewart
Councillor Davis
Councillor Henderson
Councillor Simmons
Councillor Williamson
Councillor Miller
Councillor Trent
YEA NAY
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All:endment Defeated
Clause 1
Clause 2
Carried
Illingworth:
Harris:
"Amendment: and that Wimpey Homes Limited be
advised that until such time as the project on
Block "M" is approved all advertising by the
Company of the project be halted."
CARRIED
Clauses 3 to 8 Inclusive Carried
Illingworth:
Williamson:
"Resolved that Council in Committee Repprt #146 dated
December 29ID, 1971 be discussed item by item and accepted
s 111 amended."
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth in the Chair
Planning and Development Committee Report No. 146
Councillor Harris presented a report of the Planning and Development Committee
on Industrial matters in which the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Industrial Committeu was held on December 21st, 1971 at 8:00 p.m.
In attendance were: Councillors I. Harris, E. Henderson and the Building InspectoJ
R. Harrington.
1. Recommended the sum of $1,000 be budgeted for 1972, and be referred to the
Finance Committee for budget consideration.
2. Recommended that a plan be drawn up with all available Industrial properties
marked and any pertinent information be obtained.
REGULAR MEETING -11-JANUARY 3rd, 1972
REPORTS l£ COMMITTEES CONT 1 D
3. The Committee again recommends an early meeting with the Industries which
are creating sewage problems and ascertain what steps they intend to take to
help alleviate the problem of the non-growth of Aurora.
Clauses 1 to 3 Inclusive Carried
Harris:
Henderson:
"Resolved that Planning and Development Report #146 dated
December 21st, 1971 be discussed item by item and accepted."
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Typewriter
Purchase Harris:
Stewart:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Appointment to
Boards -1972 Stewart:
Harris:
Winter Carnival Miller:
Stewart:
BY-LAWS
"Resolved thatan I.B~M. Selectric 11 Typewriter,
with Carbon Ribbon, be purchased at a cost of
$532.35, including provincial sales tax, ami the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the following persons be reappointed
to the respective Boards or Committees as follows:
York County Hospital Board -Mr. L. Rosenberg -for
a one year term.
Aurora Library Board
Aurora Committee of
Adjustment
CARRIED
-Mr. D. Babcock, until
January 1st, 1975·
-Mr. s. Burnett and
Mr. Wm. Montgomery
until January 1, 1975
"Resolved that authorization be granted for
snowmobiles in Machell Memorial Park and Fleury
Park under supervised·,conditions by the Aurora
Snowmobile Club for the Winter Carnival."
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETING
BY-LAWS
By-law No. 1944-72
Borrowing By-law
NEW BUSINESS
Harris:
Stewart:
-12-JANUARY 3rd, 1972
"That leave be given to introduce a By-law
to Borrow the sum of Four Hundred Thousand
Dollars, and that the same be now read a first
time."
CARRIED
Stewart: 11 That the first reading of the by-law be taken
Williamson: as printed."
CARRIED
Davis:
Henderson:
"That the by-law now before the Council be
read a second time and that the Council
resolve itself into a committee of the whola
for that purpose."
CARPJ:ED
Second reading of the by-law approved in Open Council.
Simmons:
Williamson:
"That the By-law now before the Council be
read a third time this day and that Rule 22
of By-law No. 1468 be suspended for that
purpose."
CARRIED
Williamson: "That the third reading of the By-law be taken
Simmons: as read."
CARRIED
Councillor Miller gave Notice of Motion to petition the Ontario Government for
the inclusion of Cats and other domestic pets in appropriate legislation for
licenci~g by municipalities.
Councillor Harris gave Notice of Motion for a full time manager .:>:!' the Aurora
Community Centre.
Williamson:
Henderson:
"Resolved that a letter be sent to the York County Board of
Education requesting permission for the firemen to attend at the
schools to give presentations on Fire Safety and Fire Prevention,"
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETING -13-JANUARY 3rd 1 1972
mdl'/ BUSINESS
Councillor Miller gave Notice of Motion t~t the Honourable John Munroe be
petitioned to institute a World Federation Hockey Tournament in Canada.
Councillor Henderson gave Notice of Motion for an annual rabies clinic.
Councillor Millen gave Notice of Motion for the Finance Committee to study
the Committee Chairmanships for 1972.
Miller: "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned". (10:55 P.M.)
CARRIED
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