MINUTES - Council - 19730807MINUTES OF THE 16th REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY AUGUST 7th. 1973
AT 8:00 P.M.
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Evelyn Buck, Councillors, Davis,
Henderson, Miller, Stewart, Timpson
and Trent.
The Town of Aurora made a presentation of $25.00
to John Kainellos of 52 Kemano Road, Aurora for
winning the July 1st. Balloon Contest.
The Town also presented Lloyd Casey with a Certificate
for completion of a course at c.s. Anderson Road
School.
CONFIRMATION Q[ MINUTES:
Timpson: "Resolved that the Minutes of July ~rd. and
stewart: July-16th. 1973 be approved as printed and
circulated."
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
17-1
17-2
17-3
17-4
17-5
17-6
17-7
Region of York -Planning Dept.
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Market Opinion Research
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Ontario Industrial Development
Council
(Finance Committee)
Ontario Municipal Board
(Information)
Minister of Treasury
(Information, Treasurer)
York Assessment Office
(Information)
Ministry of Treasury
(R. Harrington)
17-8 Aurora United Church
(Information)
17-9
17-10
R. Ridgley
(J. Reid)
E. A. McGregor
(Works Committee)
information requested
re Block M
information requested
maps
membership
approval By-law 1970
1972 farm reducation
program
Alpha index listing
planning questionnaire
letter of appreciation
re flowers and trees
on Yonge Street
complaints re Kennedy St
West
overtime -June
REGULAR MEETING
CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
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17-11 J. Leithwood
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-12 Committee of Adjustment
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-13
17-14
17-15
Wm. Johnson
(Finance Committee)
Ontario Municipal Board
(Information)
Region of York -Planning Dept.
(Information, Reid)
17-16 Underwriters Adjustment
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-17 J. Newton-Insurance Adjuster
(Information)
17-18 Twp. of Georgina
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-19
17-20
17-21
17-22
17-23
17-24
17-25
Ministry of Transportation
(Information, Wardle)
Ministry of Transportation
(Information, Wardle)
J. D. Reid
(Information)
Ministry of Consumer
(R. Harrington)
J. D. Reid
(Information, Clerk to reply)
J. D. Reid
(Council in Committee July 23.
1973)
Assoc. of Municipalities
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-26 Housing Advisory Comm.
(Information, Clerk to reply)
AUGUST 7th. 1973
information requested r:e land: -~omnerly King
Township
Submission A6/73 Iro
Municipal Budget
projections
By-law 1973
terrain evaluation
study
accident -sign
Hydro property damage
copy of sewer By-laws
requested
approval -contract-
Asphalt patching
contract approval
surface treatment
copy of letter to T. Won
240144 Investments Ltd.
questionnaire building
requirements -handicap-
ped persons
answer to R. C. Ridgley
letter
concrete sidewalks and
curbs -Whitestrip
voting delegates for 19/
conference
questionnaire -imposts
and levies
REGULAR MEETING
CORRESPONDENCE CONT 'D
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17-25
17-26
Assoc. of Municipalities
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Housing Advisory Comm
(Information, Cler to reply)
17-27 Strathy, Archibald
(Finance Committee)
17-28
17-29
17-30
17-31
17-32
17-33
17-34
17-35
17-36
17-37
Jarvis, Blott -Barristers
(Information, Harrington to reply)
Bernard Scherer Barristers
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Ministry of Transportation
(Information, Treasurer)
Aurora Safet1 Council
(Information)
A. Gilbert
(R. Harrington)
R. C. Separate School
(Information, Clerk to reply)
McCormick, Rankin Assoc.
(Information, AccOMnts)
Mr. C. Adair
(J. Reid)
Richmodd Hill
(Information, Committee of
Adjustment)
Ontario Humane Society
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-38 York Assessment Office
(Information, Johnson, Wardle)
17-39
17-40
17-41
Bell & Howell Ltd.
(Information)
Ontario Good Roads
(Information)
Region of York
(Information)
AUGUST 7th. 1973
voting delegates for
1973 Conference
questionnaire -imposts
and levies
statement of account -
6 months
information requested re
zoning by-law
information requested
re 240144 Investments
advance PJment of Subsid
$ 47,100 to be made
safety items
complaint re property
re application of school
tax
statement -roads needs
study
copy of letter to J. Rej
cellar drain
information supplied re
Committee of Adjustment
Submission
Questionnaire -pet
shops
Pending assessment
program
sound projection
Road school attendance
transportation analyst
advertisement
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REGULAR MEETING
CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
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17-42
17-43
Ministry of the Solicitor
General
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Strathy, Archibald
(Information)
inquest re death May 9th
1973
industrial park
17-44 B. Whitchurch Projector -Fire Dept.
17-45
17-46
17-47
(Council in Committee)
Ontario Humane Society
(Information, R. Simmons)
Great American Insurance
(Information)
Region of York -Area Services
(Planning and Development)
financial statement
claim Persyko -Kennedy
Street
Bancora Developments Ltd
17-48 Ontario Municipal Services
(Information)
policy standards
17-49
17-50
Stacey Electric
(Information)
Totten, Sims, Hubicki
performance bond
request to appear before
Planning and Development
Committee
Trent: "Resolved that the applicants be requested
Henderson: to appear before Council on their application
for the subdivision proposal."
CARRIED
17-51 Royal Canadian Legion invitation to Eden, u.s •.
17-52
17-53
17-54
17-55
Trent:
Timpson:
"Resolved that Councillor Stewart be authorized
to attend with the Aurora Legion, as the Towns'
representative."
CARRIED
Aurora Parks & Recreation
(Information)
Art Show Committee
(Information)
Mr. B. Whitchurch
(Public Safety Committee)
Committee of Adjustment
(Planning and Development)
Minutes of Meeting July
10th. 1973
Minutes of Meeting July
10ty. 1973
Memo to Mr. Rodger -
Gasoline fumes at 90
Yonge Street South
re: Sub. B6/73 Kovar
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CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
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AUGUST 7th. 1973
17-56 Committee of Adjustment
(Planning and Development, R
re Sub. B11/73 Piebrock
Harrington)
17-57 Committee of Adjustment re Sub A4/73 Marchment
(Planning and Development, R. Harrington)
17-58 Committee of Adjustment re Sub A6/73 Iro
(Planning and Development, R. Harrington)
17-59
17-60
17-61
17-62
17-63
17-64
Ontario Municipal Board
(Information, Harrington, Area
Services Branch)
Ministry of Tranportation and
Communications
(Public Safety Committee, Clerk to
reply)
Workmen's Compensation Board
(Council in Committee)
Strathy, Archibald, Seagram &
Cole
(Planning and Development, R.
Harrington)
Ontario Humane Society
(Council in Committee)
Phoenix Leasing (McLean)
(Planning and Development, R.
Harrington)
17-65 Mr. James Ralph
(Information)
17-66 Ministry of Transportation and
Communications
17-67
17-68
(Information, Treasurer)
Ministry of Transportation and
Communications
(Information, Treasurer)
Stacey Electric Co. Ltd.
(Informatio:m.)
17-69 Regio:m.al Municipality of York
(Posted)
Approval Rest. Area
By-law 1973-72
Cousins
re: Traffic Signals -
Yonge and Wellington Sts
re maximum earnings for
Compensation
re: Bancora Developments
Ltd. application for
re-zoning
re: increased rates per
capita
application for amendmen
to Zoning By.;..law
application ~or employme
nt.
re Lease of Land Lots
17 and 18 Cone. 3
re: 1973 Subsidy
Allocation for Public
Transpp:o:t:ation
Insurance Certificate
re: Vacancy
REGULAR MEETING
CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
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17-70 Ministry of Transportation and
Communications
(Information)
17-71 Strathy, Archibald, Seagram and
Cole
17-72
17-73
17-74
(Information)
William H. C. Bailey
(Information, MacGregor)
Rotary Club of Aurora
(Parks and Recreation Committee)
Architectural Conservancy of
Ontario
AUGUST 7th. 1973
re: Interim Subsidy 1973
re: Sale to Merkur Part
of Billings Well Propert
re: Fence at north limit
of 208 Kennedy Street
West
re: improvements and
additions to Rotary
Park
re: property north of
Hillary House (Felcher)
Stewart: "Resolved that the Clerk Administrator write
17-75
17-76
17-77
17-78
Davis: Mr. Felcher requesting confirmation that the
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, have been
designated by him, to attend before Council as
an Official Agent pertaining to the re-zoning
and development of his property."
CARRIED
Mr. J. A. Doole
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Ministry of Treasury, Economics
and Intergovernmental Affairs
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
McCormick, Rankin and Assoc.
(Informatl!hoi:J., Roads Needs Study)
Mrs. Claudette Fowler (Take a Break
Group)
(Council in Committee)
application for
employment
copy of letter to Mr.
Wm. Johnson
re: Town of Aurora Roads
Needs Study -Traffic
D~a
re use of Subway Sideroa
Building
17-79 Regional Municipality of York
(R. Harrington)
re Official Plan
17-80 Committee of Adjustment
(Information, R. Harrington)
Minutes of Hearing
,.-,
REGULAR MEETING
CORRESPONDENCE CONT'D
-7-
17-81 Mr. J. D. Reid
(Works Committee)
17-82 Fire Chief Burling
(Public Safety Committee)
17-83 Mr. K. B. Rodger
(Works Committee, E. A. McGregor)
17-84 Ministry of Treasury Economics
17-85
and Intergovernmental Affairs
(Planning and Development Comm.)
Aurora Bridge Club
(Council in Committee)
17-86 A. Herkur and Sons Ltd.
AUGUST 7th. 1973
Memo to Mr. Rodger re:
drainage Problem 26
Kemano Road
Fire Report -July 1973
Memo re: Sanitary Servic~
Metcalfe Street
re: File No. 19T-23434
Hatjon Properties
re: McMahon Park buildi~
re: Gift of money
Stewart: "Resolved that we accept the offer of A. Herkur
17-87
Hiller: and Sons Ltd. and ask the Clerk-Admmnistrator
to send: .a letter of sincere thanks and appreciatioJ
on behalf of the people of Aurora."
CARRIED
Region of York -Clerk's Dept.
(Information)
re: Creek Bank
Stabilization Bank
17rl88 Region of York-Clerk's Dept.
(Information)
re: Five Year Capital
Expenditure Forecasts
17-89 Aurora Figure Skating Club and re: Power Skating
17-90
17-91
17-92
Aurora Minor Hockey Association Lessons
(Parks and Recreation Comm. E. Batson)
Ministry of Labour -Ontario
(Works Committee)
Region of York -Clerk's Dept.
(Information)
Xerox of Canada
(Information)
re: Construction Safety
Act 1973
re: appended Clause No.
3 of Report No. 10
Planning Seminar
re: New address
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CORRESPONDENCE CONT~D
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AUGUST 7th. 1973
17-93 Canada Post
(Information)
information re new
mailing system
17-94 R. J. Harrington Building Insp. Committee of Adjustment
application B6/73 Kovar
17-95
Timpson: "Resolved that we adcept Mr. Harrington's
Stew.art: Report # 17-94 and advise the Committee of
Adjustment that the Town has no objection
to the application, with the proviso, that
the Decision would contain restrictions as
stated in the application to the Committee
of Adjustment, that the purpose of the
Severance would be a Single Family Residence
and a T.V. Studio."
CARRIED
B. Stoecklin
(Works Committee, Weller,
McGregor)
request to have tree c
removed Highland Court
17-96 R. J. Harrington Building Inspector
(Information)
proposed parking Reuben
Street Knowles -
Vertical Investments
request to appear at
Planning and Development
meeting
17-97 Osler, Hoskin -Bancora Developments
(Planning and Development)
17-98 Underwriters Adjustment Bureau
(InSurance Company, Clerk to reply)
17-99 Region of York
(Information, Posted)
17•100 Ministry of Revenue
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-101 Ministry of Agriculture
(Information)
insurance claim -falliD.i
tree Temperance Street
Shea
advertisement
Mailing of 1973 AssessmeJ
Notices
drainage referee
Miller: "Resolved that the Correspondence be accepted
Stewart: as actioned in the Clerks' Report."
CARRIED
REGULAR MEETING
REPORTS OF COl"JMMTTEES
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Committee of Adjustment Report # 61
AUGUST 7th. 1973
In respect of application (Form 1, Application for minor variance
or for permission, Submission No. A2/73) by Don H. Glass, 96
Yonge Street South, Aurora, Ontario agent for Francis Watson,
50 Tyler Street, Aurora, Ontario requesting a variance re: Part
Lot 1, Plan 30Y, Town of Aurora, as described in the application
the Committee of Adjustment, Town of Aurora, has this day issued the
following Decision.
DECISION: "THAT tentative approval is granted to this application
and the Committee of Adjustment, Town of Aurora, is
prepared to issue a final order consenting to the
variance as set out in the application, upon
compliance with CONDITIONS OF CONSENT as follows."
CONDITIONS OF CONSENT:
(1) THAT the applicant submit to the Secretary-Treasurer of the
Committee of Adjustment, Town of Aurora the siteplan,
including a view of the proposed elevation of the building
approved by the Municipality of the Town of Aurora, for the
proposed structure before final consent is given.
(2) THAT the driveway on the existing property is normally to be
the sole entrance and egress to the property for all vehicles
and the right of way existing to the westerly boundary of
the lot immediately westerly to that of the subject application
shall be used for emergency purposes only.
( 3) THAT the maximum height of the building shall not exceed
20 feet.
Reasons for the Decision:
(1) To erect a new building the lot coverage would be less than
that if the present structure were renovated.
(2) The Committee gave serious consideration to the objections
raised by the neighboring residents but considered that the
value to the community of the proposed use out-weighed the
negative considerations put forth by the neighboring
residents.
(3) The Committee noted the uses that By-law 1863 (as amended)
permits under the category of Limited Institutional and in
the judgement of the Committee, it was felt that permissbn
of the requested extension of an existing use was
entirely in conformity with the intent of the By-law. In
fact the Committee believes that the proposed use would be
less damaging environmentally than the uses permitted under
the By-Law.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT 'D
(4) The community has a need for small nursing homes and this
Site would compare favorably with most others in the town.
Timpson: "Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment Report
Miller: Number 61 be received."
CARRIED
Roads Needs StuQy Committee Report #62
Councillor R. Simmons presented a Report of the Roads Needs
Study in which the Committee respectfully submitted the
following:
A Meeting of the Roads Needs Study Committee was held in the
Council Chambers on Thursday July 19th. 1973 at 8:00 P.M.
Present were: Councilthors R. Simmons, w. Davis and W. Trent
Mr. R. Dawson, Mr. R. Blay, Mr. Ciupa and
Mr. E. A. McGregor and Mr. J. D. Reid.
REVIEW TRAFFIC DATA MAP
All members were in agreement with the Traffic Count, there
will be a further check on #17 and #18 on traffic data map -
Brookland Drive and Murray Drive.
CONSTRUCTION COST SUMMARY
RURAL ROADS
The Committee all were in Agreemenwith the construction cost
summary (exception -rural roads) Railway and Right-of-way
cost to be looked into with possible revisions.
URBAN ROADS
With minor changes, all members of the Committee were in
Agreement with this section.
It was the feeling of the Committee that we recommend as a policy to
this council and further Council's that urban roads when
reconstructed be built or constructed to urban standards.
This to be subject to a yearly review.
The Committee recommends that the idea of updating a reserve
fund policy and would bring to the attention of the Council
that this should be a continuing policy of Council.
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REGULAR MEETING -11 -AUGUST 7th. 1973
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D
All Items of Report # 62 were Carried
Trent:
Timpson:
"Resolved that the report of the Roads Needs Study
# 62, be discussed and accepted."
CARRIED
Councillor Stewart in the Chair
Council in Committee Report #63
Mayor Buck presented a Report of the Council in Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submitted the fol~owing:
A meeting of Council in Committee was held on Monday,
July 23rd. 1973 at 8:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor E. Buck
Councillors: W. Davis, P~ Miller, D. Roberts, R. Simmons, N.
Stewart, G. Timpson and W. Trent.
1. Council Meetings during month of August.
Council in Committee would recommend that Council Meetings be
altered during August and that the first regular meeting be
held on Tuesday, August 7th, following the Civic holiday, and
that the Accounts will be considered at a special meeting of
Council to be held on August 27th. 1973 and any other urgent
business necessary for that evening.
2. Council decided to cancel the second regular meeting
in August scheduled for August 20th, 1973 and also the Open
Forum during the summer months.
3. Humane Society -Increased Fees.
Council in Committee waald recommend that no further action
be taken as we are still awaiting an audited 1972 financial
statement.
4. Rural Lot Levies.
Council in Committee further considered the policy on rural lot
levies and would recommend that the provision be revised in
that a rural lot levy fee would be $700.00 only and not
increased by a frontage rate based on footage.
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REGULAR MEE!riNG
REPORTS .QE. COMMITTEES
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5. Westview Estates -Provisions for the consideration of
a Subdivision Agreement.
The Committee, after discussing this matter, would recommend
that J. D. Reid and the Regional Engineer meet with Council and
suggest rural road types and design to be considered as a
normal requirement for estate residential for the Town of
Aurora. The Committee would fruther recommend that the
standard lot levy fee referred to previously in the amount
of $700.00 per lot be applied to this subdivision also.
6. Letter 16-28 Matjon Properties Ltd.
The' r.eport .. of;the. Region regarding the draft plan comments
and technical report were reviewed and the matter of whether the
Town will wish a park dedication or casbin lieu of park land
will be discussed .further by Council at an appropriate time
during the negotiations of the subdivision agreement.
7. Fence Viewers.
The Committee would recommend that the Clerk prepare a By-law
for consideration by Council at the next meeting, to appoint
Fence Viewers for the Town of Aurora.
8. Letter 16-40 York Coun Board of Education -New Lease
an Portable Placemen •
The Council in Committee would recommend that the Clerk prepare
an amending agreement, for consideration by Council, of the
extension as previously reported by the Council in Committee
and accepted by Council and would further recommend that the
Town agree to the placement of an additional portable unit
as located on the drawing #1 dated July 4th. 1973.
9. Letter 1 -24 J. D~ Reid and Associates re: Whitestri
Subd1v1s1on oncrete S1dewalks and urbs.
The Committee would recommend that all correspondence pertaining
to the Whitestrip Subdivision be referred to the next Council
in Committee meeting and Jack Reid be requested to attend.
10. Lambert-Commercial Property
The Committee considered this matter and the report of the
Planning and Development Committee and would recommend that
any building on this land be built in accordance with the
Zoning By-"law.
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REPORTS .Q! COMMITTEES CONT' D
11. Parking for a Medical Suite.
The Committee considered the matter of proposed additional
parking for ~edical suite and would recommend that the 5 ft.
buffer strip and landscape hedging or fencing be provided
as required under the provisions of treZoning B,y-law,
on all sides abutting residential properties.
12. 1973 Library LeyY
Council in Committee considered this matter and would
recommend that the 1973 Library Requisition, as approved
by Council. be confirmed and that the Library Board be so
advised.
1}• Projector -and Rescue Jack. -Aurora Fire Department
Council in Committee considered the proposal and cost estimate
prepared by the Deputy Clerk on the above-noted items and
would recommend that they be purchased in the total amount
of$ 1,242.96.
14. McMahon Park Building.
Councilmor Simmons explained to Council in Committee that the
proposed ground floor level will not be below grade and therefore
will result in an extra four feet of concrete wall construction
for the basement level. The parking area to be left the same
distance as the tennis courts from the existing bowling
grounds to allow sufficient parking. The Committee would
further recommend that drainage tile be installed where the
existing swales are to be made in the McMahon Park area under
the Wimpey grading, to assist in removing any water which may
tend to pond in this park. The outlet to be in the existing
catch basin which has been provided under the subdivision
agreement. The Clerk has been requested by the Committee to
contact Mr. Gosnell, Resources Manager, of the South Lake
Simcoe Conservation Authority regarding the old building now in
McMahon Park to see if they would wish to have it, at their
cost, for the Shepherd's Bush property.
15. Aurora Bus Transportation
Council in Committee discussed tis matter further and would
recommend that the Clerk institute the new bus schedule as soon
as possible, hopefully August 1st. 1973.
REGULAR MEETING -14 -AUGUST 7th. 1973
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D
16. A.M.O. Convention
Delegates Councillors N. Stewart, G. Timpson and P. Miller
were approved in Committee to be the Town's voting delegates
at the A. M. o. Convention and that Clerk Rodger has also
been registered for same.
17. The Committee considered the matter of report #39
of the Public Safety Committee and the majority agreed to meet
Council in Committee Monday, July 30th. 1973 to consider this
report.
Items 1 to 17 Inclusive Carried
Buck: "Resolved that Council in Committee Reiiort #63
Davis: dated July 23rd. 1973 be discussed item by item
and accepted and that the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Committee of Adjustment Report # 64
In respect of application (Form 1, Application for Consent,
Submission No. B10/73) by Ellen & Chester Osborne, R. R. #1,
Gormley, Ontario, for consent to a Conveyance Re: Part Lots
16 & 17, Concession #3, Town of Aurora (Formerly Township
of Whitchurch) as desc.ribed in the subject application, the
Committee of Adjustment, Town of Aurora, has this day issued
the following Decision.
DECISION: "THAT tentative approval is granted to this
application and the Committee of Adjustment,
Town of Aurora, is prepared to issue a final
order consenting to the conveyance as set out
in the application, upon compliance with
CONDITIONS OF CONSENT as follows."
CONDITIONS OF CONSENT
(1) THAT all deeds, when prepared, be submitted to the
Secretary Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment, Town
of Aurora for endorsement.
(2) THAT a strip of land 27 feet wide across the Regional
Road #12 frontage of the subject property be deeded to
the Regional Municipality of York for road widening
purposes and that the Regional Munacipality of York
be provided with a good marketable title in fee simple
free from encumbrances.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D
(3)
(4)
(5)
THAT the entrance to the proposed severance to be
constructed at the owners' cost, to the specifications and
at a location satisfactory to the Engineering
Department of the Regional Municipality of York.
THAT a lot levy be paid at a figure to be set and
rationalized for the applicant by the Municip;~;~lity
of the Town of Aurora and that in any case said lot
levy be a maximum of $700.00 for the first 50 feet
of frontage plus $3.00 per foot for frontage in
excess of 50 feet.
THAT the Municipality of the Town of Aurora having
indicated that it will prepare an exception to former
Whitchurch By-Law #2083 to accommodate the lot which
is the subject of this applieation, as a condition
of consent this procedure is to be completed by the
municipality. It is noted on the sketch accompanying
the lot survey that it is proposed to build a single
family dwelling having a floor area of 1300 square
feet.
Reasons for the Decision:
(1) There were no objections either written or verbal
to the granting of the consent.
(2) The Committee feels that the proposed use is optimum
for the area under consideration.
Timpson: "Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment
Davis: Report #64 be received."
CARRIED
Council in Committee Report #65
Mayor Evelyn Buck presented a report of Council in Committee
in which the Committee respectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of Council in Committee was held on July 30th.
1973 at 8:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor E. Buck.
Councillors: W. Davis, E. Henderson, P. Miller,
R. Simmons 1 . N. Stewart, G. Timpson,
and W. Trent •
1. Committee of Adjustment Applications:
The Committee reviewed with the Building Inspector, Mr.
Harrington, the upcoming Committee of Adjustment applications
and authorized Mr. Harrington to reply to the Committee of
Adjustment on behalf of the Council but requested further
information on the status of the Kovar application.
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REPORTS QF. COMMITTEES CONT' D
2. Ontario Humane Society:
Council in Committee further considered letter 17-63 from Mr.
Hughes, dated July 26th. 1973, and subsequent phone calls
placed to the Clerk's office on July 26th, and 27th. 1973.
The Committee, in considering the matter, would recommend approval
of the fees to the Ontario Humane Society in the amount of 70¢
per capita, effectiv&January 1st. 1973 and effective August 1st.
1973 would recommend the amount of 80¢ per capita based on the
increased services to be provided and further that this matter
be reviewed in December 1973. The Committee further request
an audited financial statement and direct the Clerk to write the
President of the Ontario Humane Society requesting such information
which has not been forthcoming from their General Manager to this
date, as requested.
3. Whitestri~ Subdivision: J. D. Reid Re~ort 17-24
The Committee, in consideration of this matter, would recommend the
authorization to the Engineer, funds in the amunt of $ 2,500.00
to take remedial measures including sub-drains for some sidewalk
and curb and gutter repair work, in the worst areas and to assess
the results following one winter.
4. F. Stoecklin -LotHighland Court -drainage problem oa side-
yard. • •
Council in Committee would recommend that if the owner provides
an easement to the Town, that the Council would authorize the
installation of storm sewer to the rear of the house to be
situated on the lot and to fill in the ditch.
5.
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The Committee wo.uld recommend that the Clerk be authorized to
advise the Compensation Board that we wish to insure our Firemen
for $10,000.00
6. Committee of Adjustment A£Plication Fee Amounts and allied
expenses
The Clerk was requested to ascertain, from the Solicitor and Buil
-ding Inspector,the amount of time spent on applications so that
we can view the present application fee and see !f sufficient costs
are being obtained to cover the cost of processing.
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REGULAR MEETING -17 -AUGUST 7th. 1973
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D
7. Aurora Transportation
0
Th~ Committee discussed the ~nQ ~tion system
and the proposed schedule that was ~sly approved in Council
and the report from the Clerk that Mr. FarqUharson falt he was
unable to run the proposed schedule.
The Committee further considered a proposed schedule. to operate
one bus on a revieed route, fifteen trips a day -and another
bus at rush-hour periods of 7 trips -at an estimated total deficit
eligible for subsidy in the amount of $20,000.00.
The Committee would reoommend this route proposal and have
authorized the Clerk ib contact Mr. Farquha:r>son to-institute same.
8. Billings Well Property .. '
The-Committee discussed this matter and the closing bf the deed
transfer by Mr. Merkur on the rear t:r>iangle of land and w:ould
recommend that the Works ~ttee consider> the improvements to
this area and bring forth a resol.ution at the. next. Council meeting.
Items 1 -6 Inclusive Carried
Item 7 .AmeTlilmen.t
Davis: "And furthe:t, that the :r>evisea schedule
Stewart: and routes oo :r.oevi~wed by Council prior to
December 31st. 1973."
Item 8 Carried
Buck:
Miller:
CARRIED
"Resolved that Council in Committee Report
#65 dated July 30th. 1973, be discussed
item by item and accepted as amended and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto. v
CARRIED
Works Committee Report £66
Councillor Simmons presented a report of the Works Committee in
Which the Committee :r>espectfully submitted the following:
A meeting of the Works Committee was held on August 2nd. 1973 at
8:00 P.M.
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REGULAR MEETING -'18 -AUGUST 7th. '1973
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES CONT'D
Present were: Mayor E. Buck
Councillors: W. Davis and R. Simmons
Mr. E. A. MoG.t>egor -Works Superil:l.tendent.
'1. It was recommended by the 1.-Torks Committee that lights be
erected, as soon as possible, at the corner of Bloomington
Road and St. John's Sideroad on Yonge Street.
2. Aftermuch discussion by the Committee, it is recommended
that plans for the Gurnett Street roadway, curb and gutter, storm
sewers, be implemented by Mr. J. D. Reid so;that they can be
enacted upon as soon as possible in '1974.
3. The Committee recommended that "NO PARKING" signs be erected
from Victoria Street to Connaught Ave. on both sides of the
road on Gurnett.
4.
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It is recommended by the Committee that the monies available
left in the budget, that Aurora Heights Drive be re-paved and
if possible, that any monies still available, be used for
the short portions of Laurentide, Bigwin and extension of
Haida Drive for the paving and storm sewers and gutters.
After some discussion, the Cqmmittee is quite concerned about the
the condition of the roads in the south-end of ·Town (Regency
Acres). It was recommended by the Department that a sealer-type
treatment was needed to at least save the roads as they now
exist •
The Committee feels that it would be much better to put colas
and chips for a much more lasting affect.
Items '1 to 5 Inclusive Carried
Trent:
Timpson:
"Resolved that the 1.Jorks Committee Report
Number 66 dated the 7th of August, 1973,
be read item by item and accepted."
CARRIED
Parks and Recreation Committee Report # 67
Councillor P. Miller presented a report of the Parks and Recreation
Committee in which the Committee respectfully submitted the
following:
A special committee consisting of Councillors P. Miller, G. Timpson,
Parks and Recreation member R. Harmon; E. Batson, Recreation-
Administrator, T. Anderson, Recreation Co-Ordinator and N. Weller
Parks Foreman, inspected Rotary Park to go over the proposals as
submitted by A. K. Bennett, Park Chairman of the Rotary Club of
Aurora.
REGULAR MEETING -19 -AUGUST 7th. 1973
REPORTS Q! CO:M.MITTEES CONT 1 D
Each item was discussed separately with the following recommen-
dations made to Council:
1. Request to install 2 or 3 ramps over the creek to facilitate
crossing by small children ••• this request was approved.
2. Repair bridge by installing four shallow steps -E. Batson
reminded the Committee that a request had been made to Council
about this time last year to remove the bridge and install a 24"
culvert to be covered over with soil to complete a
walkway. Council at that time turned the matter over to the
Town Engineer, J. D. Reid, for his recommendations. To this date,
no answer is forthcoming. This committee recommends that Coun~il
exp~dite the Rotary suggestion.
3. Make and install a picnic table with seats ••• this request was
approved.
4. Erect two or three benches on east side of stream ••• This request
was approved.
5. Provide controlled access from Gurnett Street entrance to west
side of creek ••• the committee recommends that the shrubs and short
wall be removed to allow access to the Park on the West side
with posts being placed to ensure that cars cannot enter the park.
6. Construct and install softball facilities at the Cousins Drive
end on weet side of creek, together with back-stop and wings •••
the recommendation is that a softball backstop not be placed in
this location as requested, due to the close proximity of homes and
secondly, to retain the passive park atmosphere now existing.
7. If funds permit, to erect a net for tennis on the south side of
Cousins Drive ••• N. Weller commented on the very soft turf in that
area and did not think it suitable for tennis. The Committee has
no objection, but would suggest that the Rotary Club investigate
further with tennis rackets and balls as to the playable condition
of the soil.
Items 1 to 7 Inclusive Carried
Miller:
Timpson:
"Resolved that Report # 67 of the Sepcial Committee of
the Parks and Recreation Committee be discussed item
by item and accepted."
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETING -20 -AUGUST 7th. 1973
CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Armitage Construction
Works Site
Advance Green
Aurora Hydro
Street Lighting
Davis:
Stewart:
"Resolved that the following invoices
be approved for payment and taken
from the Capital Reserve Account,
Armitage Construction Ltd. New
Works Site-$ 1,361.00".
CARRIED
Timpson:
Stewart:
"WHEREAS it is desirable to facilitate
westbound traffic on Murray Drive,
and
WHEREAS traffic lights currently
exist at the intersection of Yonge
Street (Highway 11) and Murray Drive,
and
WHEREAS Murray Drive is the main
entrance to the Regency Acres
Subdivision which has a population
of 3,339
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the
Town of Aurora request the Ministry
of Transportation and Communications
to install an advance green light
for northbound traffic at the
intersection of Yonge Street and
Murray Drive as soon as possible."
CARRIED
Davis:
Timpson:
"Resolved that, the Aurora Hydro
Electric Commission be requested to
advise the Town of Aurora the cost
of instalation for street lighting
on the following streets:
Wellington St. East and West (built
up .area outside former limits)
Ridge Road
Hill Dale Road
Kenlea Court
Hillside Drive.
CARRIED
REGULAR MEETING -2'1 -AUGUST 7th. '1973
CONSIDERATION QE BUSINESS CONT'D
Aurora Hydro
Sodium Street
Lighting
Davis:
Miller:
Aurora Bus
Schedule
Davis:
Timpson:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Minor Hockey
Revised Rate
Schedule
Davis:
Miller:
Miller:
Stewart:
"Resolved that, the Aurora Hydro Electric
Commission be authorized to install Sodium
Street lighting on Yonge Steet between
Centre Street and Church Street at a total
estimated cost of $6,000.00,
AND THAT the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto,
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the follow
-ing such instalation, Sodium Street ligh-
ting be reviewed for any further application
in improving other street lighting area's
on Yonge Street."
CARRIED
"Resolved that, the Aurora Bus Schedule
attached hereto and the Route Map, be
approved, and that Mr. Farquharson be
advised of thisrecision and instructed to
commence the new routes and time schedules
effective August '13th. '1973."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the Minor Hockey matter
/
(9-'10 year old boys) not be discussed further
until a Council in Committee meeting."
CARRIED
"Resolved that the previous revised. rate
schedule be deferred to Council in Committee
following a presentation to the full Parks
and Recreation Committee to discuss this
matter first."
CARRIED
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REGULAR l"'EETING -22 -AUGUST 7th. 1973
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D
Tecumseh Drive
Sidewalk
Stewart: "Resolved that Public Safety Committee
Report #28 dated March 19, 1973, and Timpson:
Martial Arts Centre
the letter from the York Regional Police
# 16-19. We would withdraw the
recommendation of a Tecumseh Drive
sidewalk, until such time as a full road
reconstruction might be considered for
this street."
CARRIED
Council in Committee met earlier this evening at the old
Works Department Site, and Council were advised that the
principles of the Martial Arts Committee were convinced
that the building is not in a repairable state and Council
expressed the feeling, again, that the building should be
demolished when the Works Department vacates lt.
Counciller Miller referred the matter of stop signs at Reuben
and Temperance Street to the Public Safety Committee for a
Report.
L.I.P. Building
The Mayor suggested that groups who have contacted the Town
should get together to attempt to work out a Time Schedule
allotment and a further report will be made.
BY-LAWS
By-Law # 1995
Levy on Public Hospitals
Stewart: "That leave be given to introduce
Davis: a By-law to levy an amount on Public
Hospitals, Correctional Institutions,
or a Provincial Mental Health
Facility, and that the same be now
read a first time."
CARRIED
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REGULAR MEETING
BY-LAWS CONT'D
2nd Reading
3rd. Reading
-23 -AUGUST 7th. 1973
Miller: "That the By-law now before the
Henderson: Council be read a second time
and that the Council resolve
itself into a committee of the
whole for that purpose."
Second reading of the By-law approved in
Open Council
CARRIED
Stewart:
Timpson:
CARRIED
"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."
Miller:· "Resolved that the meeting be adjourned." (10:45) P.M.
CARRIED
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MAYOR