MINUTES - Council - 19770919MINUTES OF THE 16th REGULAR l1EETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY,. SEPTEMBER 19th, 1977 AT 8:00 P.M.
PRESENT WERE: Mayor G. Timpson,Councillors: Ferguson, Isaacson, Miller,
Ostick, Simmons, E. Stewart, N. Stewart and Tonner.
Isaacson:
· Ostick:
"Resolved that the accounts in the total amount of $466,695.59,
details of which are on file in the Treasurer's office, be
approved for payment and that the Mayor issue orders on the
Treasurer for same, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.''
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
16-1 Canada Safety Council
(Information, Councillors
E .. Stewart, N. Stewart and
B. Ferguson)
re: Annual Meeting held Tuesday,
October 4th, 1977, Halifax,
Nova Scotia.
16-2 Ministry of Treasury, Economics re: Background Newsletter
and Intergovernmental Affairs
16-3
(Information)
Mr. R.W. Smith -Memo to Mr.
K.B. Rodger
(Information, July 1st
Committee, Treasurer)
re: July 1st Celebrations
16-4 Reid & Associates Ltd. re: Reconstruction of Machell St. and
Irwin Ave. Project No. 395
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16-6
-copy of letter to Ministry of
Transportation and Communica-
tions
(Information)
Ministry of Natrual Resources
Information requested.
(Ref. to Parks and Recreation
Comm. , Mr. N. Weller,
Information)
Mr. Wm. Walker -memo to Mr.
K.B. Rodger
(Accounts.Dept.)
16-7 Mr. Wm.Walker -Memo to Mr.
K.B. Rodger
(Accounts Dept. Resolutions)
re: Updating of a recreation inventory
re: Reid and Associates Ltd.
Invoice No. 3414. Professional
Engineering Advisory Services.
re: Reid and Associates Ltd. Invoice
No's. 3420 -Reconstruction of
Machell St. 3421 -Reconstruction of
Tyler St. Bridge and 3444 -Recon-
struction and Storm Sewer Separation
Victoria St. from Wellington St.E.
to Gurnett St. Total Amount $8,580.33
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
CORRESPONDENCE (cont'd.)
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Works and Water Departments re:
(Ref. to Works Comm.)
Longhorn Inn re:
(Information)
Town of Richmond Hill re:
(Information)
Mr. N. Weller -Memo to Mr. re:
K. B. Rodger
(Ref. to Council in Committee)
Regional Municipality of York re:
(Information, Mr. R. Harrington,
Mrs. C. Gowan)
Regional Municipality of York re:
(Ref. to Planning and Develop-
ment Comm., Mr. R.Harrington)
Jack Blyth Ltd. -re:
(Information, Mr. R. Harrington)
Regional Municipality of York -re:
(Information, Treasurer, Mrs.
C. Gowan, Mr. R. Smith.)
South Lake Simcoe Conservation re:
Authority
(Information, Mr. N. Weller,
Mr. R. Harrington, Mr. Wm.
Walker)
Overtime report for month of
August, 1977
Invitation to Mayor and Members
of Council to attend official
opening -Friday, Sept. 16th, 1977
12:00 noon.
Copy of letter to Mayor Timpson
regarding United Way Walk-a-thons.
October 2nd, 1977
South Lake Simcoe Conservation
Authority -1978 Projects
Rules of Procedure respecting
restricted area (zoning) By-Laws
Status of outstanding applications -
subdivisions and official plans and
official plans and amendments.
Copy of letter from Committee of
Adjustment re Hilda Crabtree
application. A6</77 Decision final
and binding.
Approval to expend $25,000.00 from
Townrs Park Reserve Fund.
Brochure -"Flood Plain Regulations
in the South Lake Simcoe Watershed"
Ministry of Transportation and
Communicatioris
re: Report of the Municipal Project
Liaison Committee
(Information)
Mrs. J.E. Madill
(Ref. to Works Comm., Mayor
Timpson replied)
Mr. D. Kennedy
(Information, Fire Department)
re: Problem of flooding in basement
(Copy of letter to Mayor Timpson)
re: Letter of thanks for kindness shown
by Aurora Fire Dept. during auto
accident.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
CORRESPONDENCE (cont'd)
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Central Housing and Mortgage
Corporation
(Information)
Ontario Municipal Board
(Information, Treasurer)
Ontario Municipal Board
(Information, Treasurer)
Ontario Municipal Board
(Information, Treasurer)
Ontario Municipal Board
(Information, Treasurer)
Mr. & Mrs. K. Grimmett
(Information)
T.H. Oliver Ltd.
(Information, Treasurer, Ref.
to Council in Committee.)
re: Infrastructure map -Peel and York
Regions and Metropolitan Toronto.
Request to meet with staff.
re: By-Law No. 2130-77. Acknowledgement
and Invoice for tariff fee.
re: By-Law No. 2136-77. Acknowledgement
and Invoice for tariff fee.
re: By-Law No. 2141-77. Acknowledgement
and Invoice for tariff fee.
re: By-Law No. 2108-77. Acknowledgement
and Invoice for tariff fee.
re: By-Law No. 2142-77
Objection.
re: Air conditioning in computer room.
Regional Municipality of York-re:
(Information)
Health and Social Services Committee
Meeting -September 15th, Agenda
Regional Municipality of York re:
(Information)
Regional Municipality of York re:
(Information)
Ministry of Transportation and re:
Communications
(Information, Ref. to Works Comm.
Mr. Wm. Walker)
Committee of Adjustment re:
(Information, Mr. R. Harrington,
Clerk to reply).
Provincial Service Agency Ltd. re:
(Information, Mr. R. Smith)
Committee of Adjustment re:
(Information, Mr. R. Harrington,
Clerk to reply.)
Board of Health Meeting -
September 15th, 1977. Agenda.
Planning Committee !1eeting -
September 14th, 1977. Agenda.
Educational Programmes on quality
standards and design and construction
technology to Municipal employees.
Application by Scott Fraser.
Submission Al0/77.
Certificate of Insurance re
Travelways.
Application.
Sub. A9/77.
L.65, Plan M1457,
COUNCIL MEETING .•. MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
CORRESPONDENCE (contd)
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Mr. A. Marini
(Clerk to reply, Information)
Jarvis, Blott, Fejer, Pepino
(Tabled to Delegations)
Mr. Scott Morris
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
(Information, Mr. R.Harrington)
Regional Municipality of York
(Information)
Swadron, Brown -Barristers
and Solicitors.
(Information, Mr. R.Harrington
to reply)
The Regional Municipality of
Waterloo
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Fire Department
(Ref. to Public Safety
Committee)
Regional Municipality of York
-Treasury Department
(Information, Mr. N. Weller,
Mr. Wm. Walker, Treasurer)
Region of York -Planning
Department
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker,
Mr. J.Reid, Mr. R.Harrington)
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re: Request for employment as Planning
Technician
re: Heathdowns Golf Course. Request
to appear as delegation.
re: Request to study and prepare a report
on an organization such as a
Municipality.
re: By-Law No. 2142-77
No Objection.
re: Engineering Committee Meeting
September 13th, 1977. Agenda
re: Metcalfe purchase from Ellard, Lot 8,
Plan M-1582 Information Requested.
re: Information requested re question
of training and training rates within
outside workers' group.
re: Monthly report -August, 1977
re: Rural Employment Incentives Program
1977-78. Cheque for SO% of approved
amount.
re: Proposed Plan of subdivision -Part
Lot 83, Conc.l EYS l1arkborough
Properties.
Ontario Municipal Board re: By-Law No. 2112-77. Acknowledgement of
application. Hearing date to be
scheduled.
(Information, Mr. R. Harrington
Clerk to reply)
Ministry of Treasury, Economics re: Background Newsletter
and Intergovernmental Affairs
(Information)
Regional Municipality of York re: Acknowledgement of By-Law No. 2151.
Clerk's Dept.
(Information, Mrs. c. Gowan)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
CORRESPONDENCE (cont'd)
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South Lake Simcoe Conservation
Authority.
(Information, Mr. R. Harrington)
Municipal Liaison Committee
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Ontario Public Buyers Associa-
tion
(Information, Mr. R. Smith,
Clerk to reply)
re: By-Law No. 2150. No Objection.
re: Notice of Meeting -September 16th
PMLC Meeting. Agenda.
re: Information requested re Purchasing
functions.
Regional Municipality of York re: By-Law No. 2105-76. Report
-copy of letter to Ontario
Municipal Board
(Information, Mr. R.Harrington)
Reid & Associates Ltd.
(Information, Treasurer,
Mr. Wm. Walker)
Ministry of Transportation and
Communications
(Information, Mr. J. Reid, Mr.
Wm. Walker)
Mr. Wm. Walker -memo to Mr.
K.B. Rodger
(Resolutions, Treasurer)
Rayjac Management Ltd.
(Ref. to Council in Committee)
Mr. J.D. Reid -memo to Mr.
K.B. Rodger
(Ref. to Council in Committee
Hr. R. J. Harrington -memo to
Hayor and Members of Council
Hr. J. Reid-memo to Hr. K.B.
Rodger
(Ref. to Council in Committee)
re: Invoice No.3475, Professional
Engineering Services -Harkborough
Subdivision. Invoice No. 3456 -
Reconstruction of Hachell St. Invoice
No. 3462 -Industrial Subdivision.
Invoice No. 3452. Professional
Engineering -Retainer.
re: Town of Aurora, Machell and Irwin
Aves. Reconstruction. Revision showing
24' pavement width approved.
re: Payment Certificate No.1, Aurora
Heights Drive. $39,007.96
re: Proposed Machell Corners Subdivision
-Brookland Avenue
re: Aurora Industrial Park
re: Fruitful Investments application for
Plaza Sign.
re: Aurora Industrial Park -road
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COUNCIL MEETING .•. MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
CORRESPONDENCE (cont'd)
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Ontario Municipal Personnel
Association
(Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
Reid and Associates Ltd.
(Information, Mr. Wm. Walker)
Ministry of Transportation and
Communications
(Ref. to Council in Committee)
Regional Municipality of York
-Clerk 1 s Dept.
(Ref. to Works Comm., Mr. Wm.
Walker, Mr. R. Smith)
Mrs. D. Kippen
(Ref. to Administration
Committee)
Ontario Municipal Board
(Information)
York County Board of Education
-copy of letter to Regional
{Information, Mr. R.Harrington)
Reid and Associates Ltd.
(Information)
re: Fall Conference and Workshop -
October 27th and 28th, 1977
Holiday Inn, Ottawa Centre, Ottawa
re: Invoice No. 3496 -Engineering Services
-Reconstruction and Storm Sewer
Separation -Victoria St.
re: Letter of acknowledgement re
resolution regarding motorized
trailbikes and motorbikes.
re: Tenders for winter sand for 1977-78.
Acceptance
re: York Highlands Sweet Adelines
request for proclamation "Share A
Song" week-October 1-7, 1977.
re: Approval of By-Law No.2099-76
(Bentley) ·
re: Proposed plan of subdivision.
Recommendations {Matjon)
re: copy of letter to Lamco Construction
Ltd.
re: Reconstruction of Machell and
Irwin Avenues.
Aurora Highlands Golf Club re: Notice of Annual Meeting of Members
1st October 1977. (Information)
Regional Municipality of York -re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision (Matjon)
Planning Dept.
(Information, Mr.R.Harrington)
MAI Canada Ltd. re: Amendment to MAI Maintenance
Agreement (Information, Mr. R.Smith)
Mr. Wm. Walker -memo to Mr.
K. B. Rodger
(Ref. to Works Comm.
Resolutions)
Mr. Wm. Walker -memo to Mr.
K.B. Rodger
(Ref. to Works Comm.)
re: Reid & Associates Invoice No.3456,
3462 and 34 75.
re: J, Reid and Associates Invoice
No. 3452. Retainer Fee
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
CORRESPONDENCE (cont'd)
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Miller:
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Reid and Associates Ltd.
(Resolutions)
Mr. Wm. Walker -memo to
!1r. K.B. Rodger
(Ref. to Works Comm.,
Resolutions)
Mr. R. Smith -memo to }1r.
K.B. Rodger
(Tabled to Resolutions)
Richard B. Day -Barrister &
Solicitor
(Mr. R. Harrington to reply)
Mr. Wm. Walker -memo to
Mr. K.B. Rodger
(Resolutions)
York Regional Land Division
Committee
(Information)
Ministry of the Environment
(Information)
Assessment Review Court
(Information)
Process Consultants Canada Ltd.
(Resolutions)
Aurora Public Library Board
-Council
re: Payment Certificate No. 4
Lamco Construction Ltd. -McDonald
Drive Ext. $28,588.55.
re: Reid and Associates Ltd. Invoice
No. 3496 -Victoria St.
re: Fuel Oil Supply and Annual
Conditioning
re: Anderton Mortgage to Metropolitan
Trust. Information requested.
re: M.T.C. and M.O.E. Training Courses -
Mr. Richard Shields
re: Application for Consent -Crabtree -
A76.14. Print of Plan.
re: York-Durham Report Pipeline
re: Court Schedule-October 17, 1977
Aurora Administrative Centre
re: Designate Lots -Initial Services
re: Resignation of Dr. T.A. Hockin
N. Stewart:
L. Ostick:
Council suggested C. Kamche be contacted and if
still interested ln serving on Aurora Library
Board Council is to proceed to make appointment.
CARRIED
Ministry of Treasury Economics
and Intergovernmental Affairs
-Council
re: 1978 Local Government Grants
E. Stewart:
"Resolved that the correspondence be approved as recommended
in the Clerk's report."
COUNCIL MEETING ••. MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
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DELEGATIONS
Alliance Building Corporation
Alliance Building Corporation addressed Council regarding the first phase construction
of their Subdivision commencing early October and presented their plans on
their second phase of the Subdivision east of CNR tracks.
Miller:
Isaacson:
"Resolve that the plans be referred to the Planning and Development
Committee and also Industrial Committee for consideration and
discussion."
CARRIED
Heathdowns Golf Course Ltd.
Mr. R. Jarvis addressed Council on behalf of Mr. J. Shaw, Heathdowns Golf
Course. A new plan of subdivision was presented for Council's consideration.
Isaacson:
R. Stewart:
"Resolve that the plans be referred to the Planning and
Development Committee and discussed October 6th."
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Committee of Adjustment Report #86
In respect of application (Form 1, Application for Minor Variance or for
Permission, Submission A7/77) by Lawrence and Mary Smart, 9 Webster Drive,
Aurora, Ontario requesting relief from Town of Aurora By-Law 1863 as amended,
regarding Lot 273, Plan 514, Town of Aurora as described in the subject applica-
tion, The Committee of Adjustment, Town of Aurora, has this day issued the
following Decision.
DECISION: "THAT approval is GRANTED to this application, subject to the
Conditions of Consent as follows."
CONDITIONS OF CONSENT:
That construction commence within one year.
REASONS FOR THE DECISION:
1. There were no objections written or otherwise.
2. The Committee felt the requested variance was very minor
in nature and did not affect any surrounding neighbours.
Signed on this 6th day of September 1977
Date of Notice of Last Date of Appeal of Decision September 6, 1977
Last Date of Appeal of Decision September 27, 1977.
Isaacson:
Miller:
"Resolved that Committee of Adjustment Report 1/86 be accepted
as read."
COUNCIL MEETING ••. MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (cont'd)
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Planning and Development Committee Meeting Report #87
The Planning and Development Committee held a meeting on September 15th, 1977 at
3:00 p.m. and the following members were present: Councillors: R. Isaacson,
E. Stewart, P. Miller, L. Ostick, Planner S. Siebert, Citizen Member A. Ansel.
A. DELEGATIONS:
1. Letter #14-148 Old Park Holdings Part Lot 80, Cone. 1, E.Y.S. and Part
Lot 20, Cone. 2, E.Y.S.
Appearing before the committee were Mr. A. Swiderski, Design Administrator,
Mr. C. Sabell, Consultant, Mr. J.J. George, Consultant and Mr. P. Sanderson,
Development Manager from the consulting firm of Hudson-Elliott Incorporated,
acting for the owners of "Old Park Holdings."
PROPOSAL
1. 47.2 acres low density (235 units)
2. 10.1 acres medium density (185 units)
3. 15.2 acres cluster housing (107 units)
4. Commercial 4.0 acres
5. Industrial 9.2 acres
6. Open space -(parkland, buffer, cycle paths and walkways) 20.5 acres
7. Roads 22.8 acres
Slides were shown and a brochure was perused and left with the Committee.
The Committee recommends that this proposal be studied in conjunction
with future "Estate Residential" for the Town and a recommendation will
be forth coming from the next Planning and Development meeting of
October 6th, 1977.
2. Letter #15-39 Piebrock Part West ~ Lot 11, Cone. 111
Mr. Piebrock (owner) appeared before the Committee and explained his Estate
Residential proposal of 8 lots in phase 1 and 5 lots in phase 11.
The Committee recommends that this proposal and future Estate
"Residential" for the Town of Aurora be discussed at our next Planning
and Development meeting of October 6, 1977.
3. Letter #14-168 Gullo Part Lot 14, Cone. 11, E.Y.S., 30 Estate Lots
Appearing before the Committee were: Mr. K. Stevens, Architect and Planner,
Mr. M. Tappe, Landscape Architect, and Mr. Gullo, Owner.
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COUNCIL MEETING .•. MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (cont'd)
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The Committee recommends that this proposal be discussed at the next
Planning and Development meeting of October 6th, 1977 in conjunction
with "Estate Residential" for the Town of Aurora.
B. PROPOSAL PLAN OF SUBDIVISION Part Lot 76, Cone. 1 W.Y.S. (J. Rupert)
11 Lots, average~ acre, septic tank and tile bed
Committee recommends that this proposal be deferred until development
of this area is discussed in the future.
C. LETTERS RECEIVED AND COM11ENTED ON:
Letter #14-68 Woodsend Cresc.
The Committee recommends that the Secretary of Planning and Development
R.J. Harrington phone the owner and advise that the Committee concurs
with the contents of this letter.
Letter 1114-131 Allocation of Water Supply & Sewage Disposal
No allocation until "Technical Report" is received from S. Siebert,
Regional Planner.
Letter 1114-153 Conditions of Approval for H.O.M.E.
Committee agrees with the conditions as contained in this letter.
Letter 1115-52 Request for our comments re Lebovic proposal
The Committee recommends that the owner be advised that the proposal is
outside of the Planning area and we still consider it "premature" and
recommend Council advise the Region accordingly.
Letter 1115-88 Parking Workshop October :U and November 1, 1977
The Committee recommends that Councillor P. Miller and any other Councillor
who so wishes attend and the necessary expenses be allowed.
O.B.O.A. Seminar and Workshop -London, October 31st, Nov. 1, 2 & 3, 1977
The Committee recommends that R.J. Harrington attend and the necessary
expenses be allowed.
Letter 1115-108 Comments on Ne>1 Town Zoning By-Law
The Committee recommends that staff input as contained in this letter be
obtained .
COUNCIL MEETING .•• MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (cont'd)
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D. LETTERS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION:
1. Letter #14-82 Region Planning. Our comments on Hunters Glen extension
re 25 lots.
2. Letter #14-100 M. Pound and Assoc. Corridor Developments Lot 75 & 77 Cone. 1 W.
3. Letter #15-3
4. Letter #15-24
5. Letter #15-51
6. Letter #15-70
7. Letter #15-64
8. Letter #15-65
9. Letter #15-78
10. Letter #15-25
Summary re July 20th, 1977 Study Area !1eeting.
Ministry of Housing. H.O.M.E. drawings re walkway from Corbet
Cres.
South Lake Simcoe C.A. Greenham's Yonge and Orchard Site Comments.
Region Planning. Comments on Lebovic Proposal Pt. Lot 84,
Cone. lE.
Alliance Bldg. Corp. Natural Resources comments re drainage plan.
Ministry of Housing. Referral of parts of O.P. and O.M.B.
Ministry of Housing. Cadillac/Fairview and Daleside referred
from O.P. and O.M.B.
O.M.B. Application for approval Auroral Well #4.
Notice of Hearing. David Lakie A77-l Pt. Lot 23 Cone. Aurora.
11. Letter #14-77 York County Board of Education. Land Division. Pt. L3,Plan 68.
12. Letter #15-100 York County Board of Education. Land Division
E. SITE PLAN AGREEMENT Donut Shop and The Town of Aurora -Tyler St. and
Yonge St. S.
The Committee recommends a Site Plan Agreement be entered into and the
appropriate By-Law be introduced to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign said agreement.
F. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
"Lot Levies" and Development Charges
1. The Committee recommends "Residential" water and sewer services levies be
increased by $400.00. "Industrial" Sewage
allocation charges be reduced to $1,000.00 per acre.
2. The Committee recommends In all future Residential Subdivi§ion, all dwellings
be required to have water meters and bicycle paths
be provided in the subdivisions.
Special Planning and Development Meeting will be September 29th, 1977 at 3 p.m.
(Zoning maps and schedule).
Regular Planning and Development Meeting Thursday, October 6th, 1977 at 3 p.m.
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COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY,. September 19th, 1977
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (cont 1 d)
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Isaacson: "Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee
Report #87 dated September 15th, 1977 be discussed item
by item and accepted, and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto."
Ostick:
Council in Committee Report #88
Councillor Tonner in the Chair.
A meeting of Council in Committee was held in Committee Room #1 on Wednesday,
September 14th, 1977 at 7:00 P.M.
Present were: Mayor G. Timpson, Councillors: Ferguson, Isaacson, Miller
Ostick, Simmons, E. Stewart,
N. Stewart and Tonner.
Also Present Were: Mr. J.D. Reid, Town Engineer and Mr. R. Dawson, Ministry of
Transportation and Communications.
1. Delegations
~lr. J.D. Reid outlined the plans for the reconstruction of Victoria and
Mosley Streets. Mr. R. Dawson advised the Committee of the pros and cons
regarding the width of the road and also the use of mountable curbs.
Council in Committee recommends that the width of Victoria Street be 30 feet
from curb to curb and further that J.D. Reid be directed to investigate
the possibility of extra parking facilities on Victoria Street in the
vicinity of the Fire Hall and the Library. The Committee further directs
that the Engineer make recommendations for Council's consideration for more
parking space on Mosley Street.
2. Letter #15-47 and #15-106 L. Rosenberg -Wm. Walker -Parking Lot Yonge St.S.
Council in Committee discussed this matter and recommends that these letters
be received and that Mr. Rosenberg be sent a copy of Wm. Walker's estimates
regarding the maintenance of this parking lot. The Committee would further
recommend that the United Church be sent a letter explaining the details of
the Agreement and asking for their comments on same.
3. Letter #15-99 Ministry of Housing -Planning Act Review
The Committee discussed this matter and would recommend that it be brought
forward again at the Council in Committee meeting of September 28th, 1977.
4. Letter #15-101 Region of York -Sewage Effluent Diversion
Council in Committee recommends that this letter be received as information.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (cont'd)
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5. _ L_etter ltlS-105 Ministry of Trahsportation .. and:Communications
Main Thoroughfare Designation
After a lengthy discussion, Council in Committee would recommend that the
necessary steps be taken to designate the new road, through the Industrial
Park from Wellington Street East to the Vandorf sideroad as a main thoroughfare.
6. Letter #16-11 N. Weller -1978 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Projects
The Committee would recommend that South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority be
requested to consider the purchase of the "Bookman Property" as a 1978 project.
7. Letter #16-56 R.J. Harrington-Fruitful Investments -Plaza Sign
Council in Committee considered this matter and would recommend that approval
be given to the owners of this Plaza to erect their sign on the 27 foot
widening as recommended by the Building Inspector and that a letter be
obtained from Fruitful agreeing to the removal of this sign at their costs
if requested to do so.
8. Letter 1116-26 'F.H. Oliver -Tender Request
The Committee recommends that T.Oliver Ltd.name be added to the list of
tenderers for Air Conditioners.
9. Draft Agreement Bentley Subdivision
Council in Committee considered
in principal of same. A clause
holding the Town blameless re:
be inserted.
10. Flood Plain Regulations
this agreement and would recommend approval
covering Administration fees and a clause
septic tanks and tile beds installations to
The Committee recommends that Staff obtain the pertinent information on
Dump and Fill regulations for Council's consideration.
11. Water Neters
Following considerable discussion, Council in Committee would recommend that
Water Neters are premature and that Council are not in favour of water meters
ct this time.
Water Service 99 -103 Wellington Street East
Following discussion of this matter it is recommended that the owner of 99
Wellington Street East be advised that as the water lateral connections are on
private property and on the legal advice of the Town Solicitor, the length of
time that the cross lateral has been constructed between the houses 99 and 103
on private property that the Town take no action.
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COUNCIL 11EETING ••• MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (cont'd)
Item No. 1:
Hiller:
Ferguson:
Item No. 2:
Item No. 3:
Item No. 4:
Item No. 5:
Item No. 6:
Item No. 7:
Item No. 8:
Item No. 9:
Item No. 10:
Miller:
Ferguson:
Item No. 10:
Item No. 11:
Timpson:
Isaacson:
Mayor's Report #89
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Amendment
"Resolve that the Engineer be requested to investigate the
possibility of leaving the sidewalks adjacent to the curbs
instead of widening and placing the sidewalk back of the
tree line."
Carried
Carried
Carried
Carried
Carried
Carried
Carried
Carried
Amendment
CARRIED
"Resolve that a sample By-Law governing Dump and Fill Regulations
be prepared by the Staff for Council's consideration."
Carried
Carried
DEFEATED
"Resolved that Council in Committee Report l/88 dated
September 14th, 1977 be discussed item by item as
amended and accepted as amended."
Councillor Isaacson sat in the chair.
1. Erection of "Slow -Watch for Children" Signs in Ashton Dene:
As part·of the request from the Ashton Dene Homeowners Association in
conjunction with the withdrawal of their objection to the Markborough
Subdivision, I recommend that the Works Department be authorized to
purchase and install "Slow -Watch for Children" signs as soon as
possible. After further discussion with the Town Superintendent,
it is felt that two signs will be necessary.
2. Deleted.
3. Ontario Home Renewal Programme:
I recommend that the Council of the Town of Aurora study and adopt
the model maintenance and occupancy standards developed by the llinistry
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY,. September 19th, 1977
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ( cont' d)
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Housing for those Municipalities where a maintenance and occupancy
by-law has not been passed in order that the Town of Aurora may make
application for grants under the Ontario Home Renewal Programme.
I further recommend that the Regional Municipality of York be
requested to pass a resolution confirming that the Regional Municipality
of York will not apply for a grant under this programme. Furthermore
I recommend that the Council of the Town of Aurora pass a resolution
authorizing the Town of Aurora to make application under the Ontario
Home Renewal Programme.
A copy of the residential standards as developed by the Ministry of
Housing accompanies this report.
4. Letter 15-94 Aurora Block Parents Association:
I recommend that a grant of $50.00 be made to the Aurora Block Parents
Association in recognition of the work that they do. I recommend further
that this item be charged to the grant portion of our Municipal budget.
5. Letter 16-62 York Highlands Sweet Adelines:
I recommend that the week of October 1st to 7th, inclusive, be declared
as "Share-a-Song Week" in recognition of the fact that the 650 Chapters
of the International Association of Sweet Adelines are celebrating their
30th Anniversary.
Timpson:
Tonner:
"Resolved that Mayor's Report No. 89 dated September 16th, 1977, be
discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto as amended."
Public Safety Report #90
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held on Wednesday, September
14th, 1977 at 1:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman, Councillor Ferguson, Vice Chairman N. Stewart and Members
Councillor E. Stewart, D. Lougheed, and D. Farrow, Fire Chief S. Wilson,
Deputy Chief D. Patrick.
The following matters were considered:
1. The Committee considered the following matters and would recommend that they
be referred to the next Public Safety Committee meeting for further
discussion:
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (cont'd)
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(a) Designation of Mark St. and Walton Dr. intersection as a
three way stop.
(b) Designation of Cedar Cres. and Birch Court as through streets.
(c) No Heavy Truck Signs -North-Eastern Section of Town
(d) 40 K/M Speed Limit -whole of Town.
2. No Parking -Temperance and Reuben Streets
The Committee considered this matter and recommends the acceptance
of the Works Superintendent's Report and that the parking designation
at Temperance and Reuben Streets intersection remain unchanged.
3. Safety Hazard -Kennedy Street West at Temperance Street
The Committee recommends that the Works Superintendent be requested to
approach the owner and ask for his co-operation in lowering the hedge
to a safe height.
4. Letter 14-140 -Speeding on Walton Drive
The. Committee would recommend that the York Regional Police be asked to
keep this area under surveilance at times noted.
5. Letter 14-105 -Community and Social Services -Day Care Centre
The Committee considered the request of the Community and Social Services
to inspect the Day Care Centre -Emanuel United Church -for any fire
hazards. The Committee has authorized Fire Chief Wilson to inspect same
and report directly to the Community and Social Services Branch.
6. Letter 14-107 -Monthly Fire Report
The Committee received this report as information.
7. Letter 15-30 -Fire Fighters' Convention -1978
As this letter has already been dealt with by the Council the Public Safety
Committee received it as information.
Ferguson:
E. Stewart:
"Resolved that the Report of the Public Safety Committee
#90, dated September 14, 1977 be discussed item by item
and accepted."
COUNCIL !1EETING •.• !10NDAY, September 19th, 1977
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RESOLUTIONS
J.D. Reid Accounts
!1onth of August
Ostick:
Simmons:
"Resolved that the following Accounts for the month of
August from J.D. Reid & Associates -
Invoice #3456 -Reconstruction of !1achell Street
#3462 -Servicing -Industrial Subdivision
#3475 -!1arkborough Subdivision
#3496 -Reconstruction -Storm Sewer
Separation -Victoria St.
$4,671.65
2,676.28
225.59
1,255.22
be paid in the total amount of $8,828.74 and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
J.D. Reid Accounts
!1onth of July
Ostick:
Simmons:
"Resolved that the following accounts for the month of
July from J.D. Reid & Associates
Invoice #3420 -Reconstruction !1achell St.
#3444 -Reconstruction & Storm Sewer
Separation -Victoria St.
#3421 -Reconstruction -Tyler St. Bridge
$ 836.56
6,711.89
1,031. 88
in the total amount of $8,580.33 be paid and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Payment of Certificate No. 4
Lamco Construction
McDonald Drive Extension
Ostick:
Simmons:
"Resolved that Payment Certificate 114 in the amount of
$28,588.55 be paid to Lamco Construction Limited for the
McDonald Drive extension and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto."
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING •.• MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
RESOLUTIONS (cont'd)
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Payment Certificate No. 1
Andrew Paving, Engineering Ltd.
Reconstruction Aurora Heights Drive
Ostick:
Sinnnons:
"Resolved that Payment Certificate Ill in the amount of
$39,007.96 be paid to Andrew Paving, Engineering Ltd.
for the reconstruction of Aurora Heights Drive and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
1977 Capital Forecast Increase
Fire Hall
Ferguson:
N. Stewart:
"Resolved that the 1977 Capital Forecast be increased
by the sum of $200,000.00 for purpose of building a new
Fire Hall."
CARRIED
Aurora Tigers Hockey Club
Town of Aurora Agreement
Tonner:
Miller:
New Fire Hall
Ferguson:
E. Stewart:
"Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the Agreement between the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora and the Aurora Tigers Hockey Club."
CARRIED
'"Resolved that Carson Woods, Architect, be engaged to
prepare in consultation with the Public Safety Committee,
a detailed proposal, complete with estimated construction
costs, for a new fire hall, based on a modified stipulated
sum tender method.
And further be it resolved that the Edward Street site
be approved for the location of the new fire hall."
CARRIED
Latan Paving Account
Construction of Tennis Courts, Fleury Park
Miller:
Sinnnons:
"Resolved that the account of Latan Paving Ltd.,
in the amount of $22,240.25 for the construction
of tennis courts in Fleury Park be paid and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto;"
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• HONDAY, September 19th, 1977
RESOLUTIONS (cont'd)
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Sewage and Water Allocation
Harkborough Properties Ltd. (100 lots)
Isaacson:
. Ostick:
"Whereas the Town of Aurora has allocated sewage and water
capacity to one hundred lots for the proposed plan of
subdivision -part lot 83, cone. 1, E.Y.S. -Harkborough
Properties Ltd., Hinistry of Housing File 19T75502R
And Whexeas Harkborough Properties Ltd. had indicated
those 100 lots with which they would like to proceed first
And Whereas the Town Superintendent and the Town Engineer
have no objection to proceeding with the lots requested by
Harkborough Properties Ltd.
Be It Hereby Resolved that sewage and water allocation be
specifically made to Lots 1-24, 27-57, 63-93, and
167-180, all inclusive and further that the sewage and
water tie in at Walton Drive (existing) and at Orchard
Heights Drive (existing)."
CARRIED
Fuel Oil and
Annual Conditioning
Tonner:
Isaacson:
"Resolved that the tender quotation of B.P. Oil Ltd.,
Aurora be accepted for the supply of fuel oil at a net
cost of $0.46 per gallon and annual conditioning service
at a cost of $10.00 per hour days and $15.00 per hour
nights and the Seal of The Corporation be attached hereto."
CARRIED
Hr. R. Shields, Works Department
H.T.C. and H.E.A./H.O.E. Courses
Ostick:
Simmons:
"Resolved that Hr. Shields, Works Department, be
authorized to attend the following courses:
H.T.C. Hunicipal Concrete Technology
H.T.C. Hunicipal Asphalt Technology
H.E.A. /H.O.E. Inspector Course No. 1
Cost to the Town of Aurora will be as follows:
COUNCIL MEETING .•. MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
RESOLUTIONS (cont'd)
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M.T.C. Courses -Mileage and Lunch Allowance
M.O.E. Course -Registration fee of $20.00,
mileage and lunch allowance.
And the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Councillor Miller and Ferguson
Parking Workshop, Burlington, Ontario
Simmons:
Stewart:
"Resolved that Councillor P. Miller and Councillor
Wm. Ferguson be authorized to attend the Parking
Workshop, in Burlington, Ontario, October 31st and
November 1st, 1977, and the necessary expenses be
allowed."
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Tonner:
Miller:
"Resolve that we enter into an Agreement with Aurora Minor
Hockey Association covering the rental of the Skate Shop and
the following items be included in said Agreement:
1. That a rental fee of $25.00 per month for eight months
be charged.
2. Hours of operation to be jointly determined by Mr. E. Batson,
Recreation Administrator and the A.M.H.A.
3. Adult supervision to be provided by the A.M.H.A. at all
times.
4. That articles such as skate laces, hockey sticks and tape
may be sold from the Skate Shop but that articles such as
hockey equipment new or used, may not be sold nor any
article that would be in competition with the Community Centre
Canteen.
And further be it resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to execute same."
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
BY-LAWS
Isaacson:
E. Stewart:
Isaacson:
E. Stewart:
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
NEW BUSINESS
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"BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT -
Bill No. 2153-77:
Being a By-Law to amend By-Law No. 2110 (Gellany)
Bill No. 2154-77:
Being a By-Law to designate a certain area as an
improvement area and to establish a Board of
Management therefor.
Bill No. 2155-77:
Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk
to execute Agreement between Aurora Donut and
Town of Aurora.
Bill No. 2156-77:
Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 1863 as amended
by By-Law 2112-77 (Markborough) being a Restricted
Area Zoning By-Law.
Be read a first time."
"Resolved that the Bills before Council be read a recand time."
CARRIED
"Resolve that By-Law 2156-77 be read a third time."
CARRIED
1. Request from the Mayor that a citizen Chairman be sought for the
1977 Santa Claus Parade.
2. Mayor Timpson advised Council Members that at the Administration Meeting
to be held September 27 at 3:00 p.m. the Committee will be reviewing
expenditures to date.
Tonner:
Simmons:
"Resolve that the Town take the appropriate legal action
to protect the Town's position on repossession of the
property of Mr. E. Sheppey, Aurora Scale, if the building
is not proceeding by the agreed date."
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, September 19th, 1977
NEW BUSINESS (cont'd)
Isaacson:
Miller:
Simmons:
Mayor
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"Resolve that the John Bentley Subdivision, upon satisfaction
of financial security being placed with the Town, Council
would concur with the house construction on one lot and that
the Subdivision Agreement be referred for further considera-
tion.11
CARRIED
"Resolved that the meeting be adjourned 11:15 p.m."
CARRIED
LfJ.'L AZ./:J,~ Jr-I Clerk r