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MINUTES OF THE 9th COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, MAY 5th, 1980 at 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Ostick, Pedersen,
Stewart, and Tonner. Councillor West sent his regrets.
Mayor Timpson declared a possible conflict of interest on Bill 2360-80 re levy to
be paid to the York County Board of Education and refrained from discussion on
voting thereon.
Councillor Tonner declared a possible conflict of interest on Bill 2360-80 re levy
to be paid to the York County Board of Education and refrained from discussion or
voting thereon.
Councillor Isaacson declared a possible conflict of interest on Bill 2360-80 re
levy to paid to the Region of York and refrained from discussion or voting thereon.
Councillor Tonner rose on a point of privilege and advised Council members of the
following.
Councillor Pedersen had been awarded the Jean Thompson Memorial Award. This award
was presented by Regional Council of the Beta Sigma Phi for Councillor Pedersen's
many years of service to the Society and the Community.
Mayor Timpson was elected President of the Organization of Small Urban
Municipalities. This Organization is made up of 600 municipalities and is the link
with the Provincial Government.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:
Jones: Be it hereby Resolved that the Minutes of April 8th, 1980 (8:00p.m.),
Ostick: April 8th, 1980 (11:2D p.m.) and April 21st, 1980 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE:
9-1 The Banner re: Community Guide Advertisement
(Ref. Administration Committee)
9-2 Mr. N. Weller memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: Job Vacancy Posted April llth/80
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. N. Weller)
9-3 Mr. Wm. G. Walker memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: Reclassification of Works
Department Employee -Mr. B. Noble
9-4
9-5
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re:
(Information, Treasurer, Solicitor, Mr.
Enforcement Officer, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
The Provincial Offences Act, 1979
R. J. Harrington, By-Law
Ministry of Housing re:
19T-79016 Street Names ,
Aurora Home l/67 -Phase II M.O.H. File No.
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. C. Gowan)
9-6 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re: Town of Aurora
By-law 2349-80
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
9-7 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by J.
Richard and Cecile Day
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-8 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by Walter
H. Routledge
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-9 Ontario Municipal Board re: Board's Order-By-law 2292-79 (R. Allanl
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Mrs. C. Gowan
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-10 Aurora Public Library re: Davis Oil Co. -Service and Billing
(Information, Treasurer, Mrs. C. Allen)
9-11 Kennel Inn re: Report for January/February/March, 1980
(Information)
9-12 Town of Wingham -Office of the Mayor -re: Resolution -Alcohol Related
Driving Offences
(TABLED)
Tonner: Resolved that this letter be deferred and clarification of the wording be
Pedersen: obtained from the Town of Wingham.
CARRIED
9-13 Ministry of Revenue Information Bulletin re: Reorganization of Assessment
Division, Appointment of Assistant Deputy Minister Property Assessment
(Information, Treasurer)
9-14 Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board re: OMERS Update
(Information, Treasurer)
9-15 IBM Canada Ltd. re: Voter Notification Processing -current prices
(Information, Mrs. c. Gowan)
9-16 S. M. Benedetto, Barrister & Solicitor
of Block A, Plan 289, Aurora re By-laws
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. R. J.
re: Lored Construction Ltd.
2326-79 and 2327-79
Harrington)
and Part
9-17 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Town of Aurora By-law 2298-79 (Thompson)
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
9-18 Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton re: Resolution -Pedestrian
Crossover Review
(TABLED)
Ostick: Resolved that this letter be received.
Isaacson:
CARRIED
9-19 Ontario Municipal Board re: Receipt of By-law Number 2295-79 (Roller Rink)
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-20 Ministry of Agriculture and Food re: Weed Inspectors Meeting
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mr. T. Van, By-law Enforcement
Officer, Mr. N. Weller)
9-21 Port Hope Disaster Relief Fund re: Request for donation
(Ref. Administration Committee)
9-22 Siegal, Fogler, Barristers & Solicitors re: Lots 21 to 25, Plan M-51 -
Agreement between Town of Aurora and Inferno Holdings Limited
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington to reply)
9-23 Ministry of Housing, Ontario Housing Corporation re: 1979 Rent Supplement
Program
(Ref. Administration Committee, Treasurer)
9-24 Ministry of Housing, Ontario Housing Corporation re: Losses on Rental
Housing Projects for year ended December 31, 1979
(Ref. Administration Committee, Treasurer)
9-25 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department -re: Proposed Housing
Construction in the Town of Aurora 1980-1982 (copy of letter to Mr. M.
Bradbury, Station Manager, Aurora Postal Station)
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R. J. Harrington,
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MAY 5th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE {continued)
9-26 Derkowski Payne Ltd., Community Planning Consultants, re: Subdivision
Application, Three Seasons Homes Ltd.
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Treasurer, Mr. Wm. G. Walker,
Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
9-27 438615 Ontario Limited Subdivision Application re: Lots 71 and 72 Con. 1
WYS Hunter's Hills Estates Phase 2
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Treasurer, Mr. Wm. G. Walker,
Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
9-28 The Planning Management Group re: Official Plan Amendment Application Lots
71 and 72, Cone. 1, W.Y.S., Hunter's Hills Estates Phase 2
9-29
9-30
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Treasurer, Mr. Wm. G. Walker,
Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
Fire Chief Stuart G. Wilson to Mayor and Council
(Ref. Parks and Recreation Committee, Mr. R.
Ferguson, Mr. N. Weller, Mr. L. Keffer)
Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A-5-80,
Aurora -John E. Sunnerton -Notice of Hearing
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr.
re: Church Street School
J. Harrington, Mrs. P.
Lot 53,. Plan 475 Town of
R. J. Harrington)
9-31 The Land Titles Act re: Notice of Application reApplication No. 16-197g
Granada Investments Limited
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Solicitor, Mr. R. J.
Harrington, Mr. K. B. Rodger, Mrs. s. Seibert)
9-32 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Notice of Public Hearing re:
146.80.A -Walter Harris Routledge
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
9-33 Town of Newmarket, Office of the Fire Chief re: Telephone Charges on Fire
Dispatch System
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Treasurer, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. K. B.
Rodger, Fire Chief S. Wilson)
9-34 Regional Municipality of York Treasury Department re: 1st Quarter Charges
-Sewage
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm. G. Walker)
9-35 w. J. Amos re: Request for information re Canadian symbolism
(Information, Clerk to Reply)
9-36 Toronto Trust Cemeteries re: Proposed Expansion of the Aurora Cemetery
Part Lot 74, Con. 1, EYS
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-37 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Special Seminar re The
Provincial Offences Act, 1979
(Ref. Administration Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, By-law Enforcement
Officer, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
9-38 159 Yonge Street North Aurora Limited (C. R. Crowe) re: Application for
re-zoning
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington to reply)
9-39 Financial Times of Canada re: 1980 Directory of Industrial Locations in
Canada
(Ref. Economic Development Committee)
9-40 Ministry of I ntergovernmenta 1 Affairs re: The Provincial Offences Act,
1979
(Mr. R. J. Harrington, By-law Enforcement Officer, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MAY 5th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-41 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Water Management Advisory
Board Minutes
(Information)
9-42 York Regional Police Force re: "Sparky" The Talking Police Car
(Information, Councillor B. Pedersen, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. F. Bolsby)
9-43 York Regional Police Force re: Paid Duty Officers for July 1st
Celebrations
(Information, Councillor B. Pedersen, Treasurer, Mrs. C. Allen)
9-44 Richard L. Handy re: Application for Employment
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Clerk to Reply)
9-45 York Regional Police Force re: By-laws 2348-80 and 1852-69 (closing of
shops in Town of Aurora on Dominion Day)
(Information, Mrs. c. Gowan, Councillor B. Pedersen)
9-46 Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's Department re: By-law No.
W-51-80-59, (to establish charges for water supply to area municipalities)
(Information, Treasurer, Wm. G. Walker)
9-47 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Department re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision Part Lots 71 and 72, Cone. 1 WYS (Hunter's Hills Phase 2)
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H.
Borgdorff, Solicitor, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mr. K. B. Rodger, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
9-48 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Agenda for Executive
Committee Meeting
(Information)
9-49 Goldstein & Merifield, Barristers and Solicitors re: Tadgell purchase from
438614 Ontario Ltd. (Hunter's Hill Subdivision)
(Information, Solicitor, Clerk reply)
9-50 Jennifer Harris re: Harris Purchase from G.R.W. Construction Ltd. Lot 103,
Plan M-57, 151 Walton Drive
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington to reply)
9-51 Aurora Mens Softball Association re: Light Rental at Town Park for 1979
(Information, Treasurer, Mrs. P. Ferguson to reply)
9-52 R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers and Planners re:
Deficiencies of Alliance Industrial Subdivision -Phase 1
{Information, Mr. W. Walker, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-53 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by Harry
and Jane Strawbridge, Lot 77 Cone. 1, file number 139.80.A
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
9-54 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Minutes of April 16, 1980
meeting
(Ref. Parks and Recreation Committee, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N. Weller)
9-55 Ministry of the Environment re: News Release
(Information)
9-56 Ministry of Agriculture and Food re: Tile Drainage Debenture 1980-81
(Information)
9-57 York University re: University Credit Courses in the York County Area
(Ref. Parks and Recreation Committee, Mrs. P. Ferguson)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MAY 5th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-58 York University re: University Credit Courses in the York County Area
(Information, Mr. L. Keffer)
9-59 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Council Comments -Routledge
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-60 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs -Subsidies Branch re: 1980
Involvement in Municipal Administrtion -Ministry Approval
(Information, Treasurer)
9-61 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Grant Request for Aurora Lions Club
(Information, Mr. K. B. Rodger, Mrs. P. Ferguson)
9-62 The Hon. Sinclair Stevens, P.C., Q.C., re: Bell Canada's Proposal to
Increase Telephone Rates
(Information)
9-63 Ontario Municipal Board re: Tariff of Fees
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert, Committee of
Adjustment)
9-64 Vic Priestly Landscape Contracting Ltd. re: Property Maintenance By-1 aws
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-65 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Confirmation of Eligibility
Historical Update
(Ref. Economic Development Committee, Mrs. c. Allen)
9-66 City of Kingston re: Boycott of 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow
(TABLED)
Jones: Resolved that this letter be received.
Ostick:
CARRIED
9-67 Aurora Public Library re: Drainage Problems and Reconstruction of Parking
L~
(Ref. Council in Committee, Treasurer, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Clerk to Reply)
9-68 Ministry of the Attorney General re: Schedule of Friday Morning Sittings,
50 Eagle St. West, Newmarket, Court Room# 101
(Information, Solicitor, Mr. R. J. Harrington, By-law Enforcement
Officer)
9-69 Falk, Smith, & Thompson re: Bay-Tower Homes -Plan M-50
(Information, Treasurer, Clerk to Reply)
9-70 Cassar, Hector, Payne & Co. re: 1979 Financial Statements
(Information, Council, Treasurer)
9-71 Ursula Ostick re: Garbage in Fleury Park
(Ref. Parks and Recreation Committee, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N. Weller,
Clerk to Reply)
9-72 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: AMO Report #20 -The Draft
Planning Act
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-73 Ministry of Housing re: "A Guide to Residential Planning and Design in
Small Communities":
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
9-74 Fire Prevention Officer Fred J. Bolsby memo to Mayor and Council re: Public
Halls By-law
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MAY 5th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE {continued)
9-75 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Wintario Community Grants Program
for 1980-81
(Ref. Parks and Recreation Committee, Mrs. c. Allen, Mr. K. B. Rodger,
Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. N. Weller, Mr. L. Keffer)
9-76 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: Revision to Provincial Grant
Program
(Information, Treasurer)
9-77 Fire Chief Stuart G. Wilso'n memo to Mayor George D. Timpson and Members of
Council re: Report re Fire Protection Survey 1980
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Mrs. C. Gowan)
9-78 Reid and Associates Limited re: Industrial Parkway Extension, Project No.
782
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm. G. Walker)
9-79 United Townships of Laxton, Digby and Longford, Clerk's Office re: Boycott
of the Olympic Games
{TABLED)
Tonner: Resolved that this letter be received.
Stewart:
CARRIED
9-80 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by
Kenneth E. and Kathleen I. Webb, file number 34.80.A
{Information)
9-81 Assessment Region No. 14 re: S.L.S.C.A. Properties -Regional Municipality
of York
(Information, Treasurer to reply)
9-82 Klaus Wehrenberg re: Property Standards Committee
{Information, Mrs. C. Gowan)
9-83 A. J. Diamond Associates, Architects re: Church Street School
(Information, Councillor J. West, Treasurer)
9-84
9-85
9-86
Ontario Municipal Board re:
(Information, Treasurer)
Receipt of By-law Number 2291-79 {Gilbert)
Bevark Holdings Limited re: Hunter's Hills Subdi vision, formerly
Elderberry Estates, Yonge Street and Bloomington. Subdivision Agreement,
Mustang and Town of Aurora, No. LT 09277
(Ref. Technical Committee, Solicitor)
Mr. Hugh Moreland re: Extra Line of Traffic on Yonge Street Extended from
Elderberry Farm to Ridge Road West
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mayor George D.
Timpson to reply)
9-87 Aurora Horticultural Society re: Application for a Grant for 1980
(Ref. Administration Committee, Treasurer)
9-88 Mr. E. N. Cochrane re: Request to George Wimpey Canada Limited for
permission to enter on orchard lands
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-89 Regional Municipality of York re: Contract No. 80-6, Reconstruction of
Wellington Street and Industry Street Intersection. File 7921-08
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Fire Chief S. Wilson)
9-90 Regional Assessment Commissioner, Region of York re: Report on
Apportionment
(Information, Treasurer)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MAY 5th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued}
9-91 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Flood Warning System Manual
(Information, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
9-92 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Agenda of April 29, 1980
Meeting
(Information)
9-93 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Sanitary Trunk Improvements, Project No. 828
(Ref. Works Committee, Treasurer, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mrs. c. Allen)
9-94 Regional Municipality of York re: Conditions and Amendments re O.H.C.
Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mr. K.
B. Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert)
9-95 Ontario Municipal Board re: Board's Order made reProposed Plan of
Subdivision by George Wimpey Canada Limited, Aurora West
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
9-96 Davis Oil Co. re: Increase in Price of Fuel
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Treasurer)
9-97 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Record of Transmittal re Industrial Pkwy. N.
(Ref. Economic Development Committee, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H.
Borgdorff, Mrs. s. Seibert)
9-98 Terri Gaston, Aurora Borealis Rangers re: Grant Received from Town of
Aurora
(Information)
9-99 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: Approval of Application for
Program Participation
(Information, Treasurer, Mrs. c. Gowan)
9-100 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: Approval of Application for
Program Participation
(Information, Treasurer, Mrs. C. Gowan)
9-101 Fire Chiefs. Wilson memo to Councillor Betty Pedersen re: Volunteer
Firefighter-Glen Irvine
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
9-102 Ontario Municipal Board re: Board's Order re By-law 2295 -(Roller Rink)
(Information)
9-103 Mrs. Carole Allen memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: Bus Route Change
(Ref. Administration Committee)
9-104 Granada Investments Limited re: Suggested Street Names -Aurora Highlands
Subdivision
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert, Mrs.
C. Gowan)
9-105 McPherson and Binnington re: Cousins Draft Plan of Subdivision
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Economic Development Committee,
Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
9-106 R. E. Winter & Associates Ltd. re: Richmond Hill Official Plan -REWAL
File No. 5614
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mr. K. B. Rodger, Mrs.
s. Seibert)
9-107 Newmarket New Age Centre re: New Age Centres and Free Seminars
(Ref. Council in Committee)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MAY 5th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-108 Regional Municipality of York re: Mr. Hugh Cousins, Part Lots Nos. 185 and
187, R.P. 246, Part of Lot No. 78, Con. 1
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Economic Development Committee,
Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mr. K. B.
Rodger, Mrs. s. Seibert, Fire Chief S. Wilson)
9-109 Regional Municipality of York re: Ministry of Housing Subdivision Pt. Lot
77, Cone. 1
(Information)
9-110 Reid and Associates Ltd.
Sewage Pumping Stations,
(Information)
re: Alterations to Yonge St. and Plant Site
Project No. 786 -Manual of New Equipment
9-111 Mayor's Memo No. 130 to All Members of Council and Mr. K. B. Rodger re:
Town of Aurora Lease with Theatre Aurora
(Ref. Council in Committee)
9-112 Family Trust Corporation re: Opinion of Value, Pt. Lot 2 Plan 409 -Dodie
Street
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
9-113 Regional Municipality of York re: By-law No. 2353-80 (Multiple Stop a
Aurora Heights and Haida), and By-law No. 2356-80 (designating through
Highway-Aurora Heights Drive).
(Information, Mrs. C. Gowan)
9-114 Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Cemetery Board re: Joint Purchase of Land
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
9-115 Regional Municipality of York re: Planning Committee Agenda
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-116 Regional Municipality of York re: Health and Social Services Committee
Agenda
(Information)
9-117 Regional Municipality of York re: Engineering Committee Agenda
(Information)
9-118 Universal Bailiff Service Ltd. re: Soliciting Bailiff Business
(ref. Administration Committee, Treasurer)
9-19 Falk, Smith & Thompson re: By-law 2298-79 (Thompson)
(ref. Council in Committee, Solicitor, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
9-120 Mr. Wm. G. Walker memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: Reclassification of Works
Department Employee -Mr. B. Green
(RESOLUTION)
9-121 Mr. Wm. G. Walker memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: Capital Equipment
Requirements -Works Department
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mrs. C. Allen)
9-122 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Polyethylene Pipe
Culverts and Sewers
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
9-123 Regional Municipality of York re: Hearing -St. John Sideroad at Regional
Road No. 38 (Bathurst Street) Jog Elimination
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MAY 5th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-124 The Ontario School Trustees' Council re: Press Release -Financing of
Education
(Information)
9-125 Bevark Holdings Limited re: Hunter's Hills Subdivision, Mustango
Uncompleted Obligations
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Solicitor, Mr. R. J.
Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
9-126 Regional Municipality of York re: Contract No. 80-1 (Bathurst Street)
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
9-127 G. Doerrsam & Sons Co. Ltd. re: Hazardous Material Classifications
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Fire ChiefS. Wilson)
9-128 Credit Control Systems Inc. re: Notice of Intention to Commence Legal
Action-Chemprize Limited
(Information, Solicitor, Mr. L. Keffer, Mrs. C. Allen)
9-129 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Reconstruction of Berczy St., Mosley St. and
Larmont St., Project No. 781
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker)
9-130 Cosman Insurance Adjusters Limited re: Roy Rogers vs. The Corporation of
the Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mrs. c. Allen)
9-131 Guelph Recreatioin and Parks Dept. re: Ontario Parks Association 28th
Annual Conference
(Ref. Parks and Recreation Committee, Mr. N. Weller)
9-132 Regional Municipality of York, Treasury Department re: Interest on
Prepayment of Levy
(Information, Treasurer)
9-133 Regional Municipality of York, Planning Department re: Summer Employment
(copy of letter to Miss Ning-Chung Wu)
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. c. Gowan)
9-134 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Minutes
(Information)
9-135 StrathY, Archibald & Seagram re: Town of Aurora sale to Engelhard Part 3,
Plan 65R-2587, Part 4, Plan 65R-3213
(Information, Councillor E. Stewart, Treasurer)
9-136 Catherine Klein re: Application for Employment in Recreation Department
(Information, Mrs. P. Ferguson)
9-137 Markborough Properties Limited re: Plan M-87 (Markborough Phase 2
Subdivision)
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-138 Strathy, Archibald & Seagram re: Progressive Packaging Limited Purchase
from The Town of Aurora, Part 2, Plan 65R-2906
(Information, Councillor E. Stewart, Treasurer)
9-139 Jessie Bryson, King City Cemetery Board re: Expansion of Cemetery Lands
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-140 Mrs. C. Allen memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: Recirculating Fans -Fire Hall
(Ref. Council in Committee, Fire Chiefs. Wilson)
9-141 Aurora Public Library re: Aurora Public Library Budget, 1980
(TABLED, Council, Treasurer)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MAY 5th, 1980
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-142 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Professional Engineering Services Rendered re
Advisory Services
{Information, Treasurer, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, RESOLUTION)
9-143 StrathY, Archibald & Seagram re: Town of Aurora sale to Puccini's Auto
Service Ltrd., Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-3167
(Information, Councillor E. Stewart, Treasurer, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-144 G. L. Oliver, Chairman, LACAC re: Policy and Initiatives for Commercial
Development Affecting the Core Area
(TABLED to Council in Committee May 14, 1980)
9-145 Mrs. C. Allen memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: Bus Advertising
(Ref. Administration Committee)
9-146 Paul D. Wood re: Property Maintenance Standard Committee
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. C. Gowan)
9-147 Process Consultants Canada Ltd. re: Completion Certificate for Valhalla
Heights Subd. Ph. II
((Information, Mrs. C. Gowan to reply)
9-148 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs
Information and Operating and Capital
(Information, Treasurer to reply)
re: Submission of 1980 Tax Levy
Budgets
9-149 Ontario Task Force on Provincial Rail Policy re: Future of Rail
Transportation in Ontario
(Ref. Council in Committee)
9-150 Regional Municipality of York re: Contract No. 80-6 (Intersection of
Wellington St. East and Industry St.)
{Information)
9-151 Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority re: Minutes of Meeting No. 58
(Information)
9-152 York County Board of Education re: Information for 1980 Tax Notices
{Information, Treasurer)
9-153 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: Act To Amend The Municipal Act
(Ref. Counncil in Committee)
9-154 St. Andrew's College re: Advertising in the Yearbook
(Ref. Council in Committee)
9-155 Mr. Wm. G. Walker to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: Reid and Associates Ltd. Invoice
No. 4620, 4622, 4625 -Professional Engineering Services Rendered
(RESOLUTION)
9-156 The International Institute of Municipal Clerks re: Participation at the
Toronto Conference
(Information, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
9-157 Corey Alebeek re: Taxes -Change in School Support
(Information, Clerk to reply)
9-158 Clement, Eastman, Dreger, Martin & Meunier, Barristers and Solicitors re:
Glenrick Holdings Ltd. purchase from the Town of Aurora, Part Lot 77, Cone.
1, being Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-2937
{Information, Solicitor, Councillor E. Stewart)
9-159 Mrs. c. Allen memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: Tender -Single Surface
Treatment
(RESOLUTION)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-160 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Sanitary Trunk Sewer Improvements, South-West
Quadrant, Project No. 828
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm. G. Walker)
9-161 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Sanitary Trunk Sewer Improvements, South-West
Quadrant, Project No. 828
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm. G. Walker)
9-162 Norwich Union Life Insurance Society re: Policy AG2492
(Information, Mrs. c. Gowan, Payroll, Mr. K. B. Rodger)
9-163 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by Owen
and Margaret Barr -Plan 36 Part of Lot E
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
9-164 Bramalea Limited re: Lot Levies -R.P. M-1582
(Information, Treasurer, Mr. R. J. Harrington)
9-165 Newmarket Cemetery CompanY re: Need of Additional Land
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
9-166 Reid and Associates Ltd. re: Industrial Parkway Extension, Project No. 782
(Ref. Works Committee, Mrs. C. Gowan)
9-167 Ontario Municipal Board re: Board's Order made April 23, 1980 -By-law
2291-79 (Gilbert)
(Information, Mr. R. J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
9-168 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Master Plan for Recreation
(Information, Treasurer, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Councillor John West)
9-169 South Lakes Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Minutes of Meetings
(Information)
9-170 Regional Municipality of York re: Contract No. 80-1, Bathurst Street, King
Road to Wellington St. West
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R. J. Harrington,
Fire Chief S. Wilson)
9-171 King Water Treatment Technology Ltd. re: Water and Wastewater Treatment
Advisory Services
(Information, Clerk to reply)
9-172 York County Board of Education re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision Part of
Lot 83, Cone. 1 W.Y.S. File Number 46.01.49 (Aurora West)
(Information, Mr. Wm. G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R. J. Harrington,
Mrs. s. Seibert, Technical Committee)
9-173 Rethink re: Progress Memo #9 -Master Plan for Recreation
(Information, Councillor J. West, Treasurer, Mrs. P. Ferguson)
9-174 Town of Newmarket re: Establishment of a Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee
(Information, Clerk to reply}
9-175 Mrs. C. Allen memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: Two Way Radio c/w Outside
Speaker
(RESOLUTION}
9-176 Mrs. C. Allen memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: 6" Slicing Tine
(RESOLUTION)
9-177 NRG Consultants Inc. re: Notebook "What Price Procrastination"
(Information, Mrs. C. Allen, Mr. L. Keffer)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-178 Mrs. c. Allen memo to Mr. K. B. Rodger re: New Fence and Fence Repair -
Pumping Station (Community Centre), Sewage Treatment (Machell)
(RESOLUTION)
9-179 Aurora Fire Department re: Activity Report for Month of April, 1980
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
9-180 Lions Club of Aurora, Inc. re: Request to hold Carnival in Town Park-
May 9-10, 1980
(TABLED)
Tonner: Resolved that permission be granted the Aurora Lions Club to hold their
Jones: Annual Carnival in the Town Park on May 9th & lOth, 1980.
CARRIED
9-181 Falk, Smith, & Thompson re: By-law 2298-79 Lot 38, 39and 40, Plan 340
(Thompson)
(Information, Solicitor, RESOLUTION)
Ostick: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
Pedersen:
CARRIED
DELEGATION:
Mr. Bridgeford, Chairman of the Aurora Library Board's Finance Committee, to
request Council to reconsider the reduction of funds from the 1980 Library Budget.
Mr. Bridgeford stated that this money was needed to keep the 8 and 16 millimeter
films and projectors in working order. Also that recall book system needs
improving.
Stewart: Resolved that the matter of this delegation be deferred until "Unfinished
Isaacson: Business".
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Report #46 -Works Committee
••• Various Matters
A meeting of the Works Committee was held on Thursday, 24th April, 1980 at 7:30
p.m. in Committee Room No. 1 at the Administrative Centre.
Present were: Councillor L. Ostick, Councillor R. Simmons, Councillor T. Jones and
Town Superintendent Wm. G. Walker.
1. Letter 7-129 -Surface Drainage Problem -Wells St. and Kennedy St. East
The Town Superintendent explained the circumstances leading up to the
problem. The person concerned in making changes on his property did not put
in a pipe large enough to take the flow of water in heavy storm conditions.
The Town did not approve of the work that was done. The Town has no
authority to order any changes to be made. It is suggested that Councillor
Simmons approach the person involved to see if he can negotiate a solution to
the problem.
2. Letter 7-98 -American Waterworks Association Membership
It 1s recommended that the membersh1p be renewed at a cost of $43.00.
3. Street Bench Installations
There are no benches in stock that can be put in new 1 ocat ions. It is
recommended that the Town does not become involved in providing any more
street benches. It would be a suitable project for a service club.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
4. Information Pamphlet
The material referring to Works Department was reviewed. The Superintendent
was asked to condense the material more. Material has been received from
other departments and the Town Superintendent, who is co-ordinating the
project, is to produce a full draft to Council in Committee on May 28th.
5. Water Meters and Consum~tion
The Committee studied t e consumption figures for 1979 and requestd more
detailed information for the next meeting, separating domestic consumption
from industrial and commercial. Figures from adjacent municipalities were
requested for comparison purposes.
The Town Superintendent reported on a problem in the industrial area. Water
is being supplied before the meters are installed. The committee agree that
only in exceptional circumstances should water be supplied before the meters
are installed. A charge should be made for the time that water is being used
and not metered based on the first three months that the meter is installed.
Ostick: Resolved that Works Committee Report #46 dated April 24th, 1980 be
discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
Jones:
CARRIED
Report #47 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters
Councillor Isaacson in the Chair.
A meeting of the Administration Committee was held on Monday, April 28th, 1980 at
3:00p.m. in the Mayor's Office. Those in attendance were Mayor George D. Timpson,
Councillor Richard Isaacson, Councillor Betty Pedersen, and Councillor Earl
Stewart.
1. Letter 9-1 -The Banner
The 1980 Community Guide is scheduled to be published in May, 1980. The
Committee recommends that the Town place a one-half page advertisement in the
Liberal-Banner-News edition of the Community Guide at a cost of $305.00. The
advertisement will reflect the lands for sale in the Industrial Park.
2. Letter 9-87 -Aurora Horticultural Society
After a thorough examination of the f1nancial return of the Aurora
Horticultural Society, the Committee recommends that a grant of $200.00 be
paid to the Aurora Horticultural Society as a contribution towards their work
in 1980. The Committee further recommends that this amount be charged to
Account No. 1400-87.
3. Letter 9-37 -The Association of Municipalities of Ontario
The Committee recommends that the By-law Enforcement Officer be authorized to
attend the special seminar dealing with the Provincial Offences Act, 1979, at
the Holiday Inn in Barrie on Tuesday, May 6th, 1980, in accordance with the
policy of Council regarding conferences and seminars.
4. Letter 9-24 -Ontario Housing Corporation
5. Letter 9-23 -Ontario Aous1ng Corporat1on
The Committee recommends that the municipal 7 l/2% share of the operating
cost on the rental housing project in the Town of Aurora for the year ended
December 31st, 1979, in the amount of $7,947.31 be paid.
The Committee further recommends that the municipal 7 1/2% share of the
Ontario Housing Corporation rent supplement program for 1979, in the amount
of $7,576.71 be paid.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
6. Letter 9-21 -Port Hope Disaster Relief Fund
The Comm1ttee recommends that the !own of Aurora contribute $500.00 to the
Port Hope Disaster Relief Fund as the result of the great damage caused by
flooding of the Ganaraska River on March 21st, 1980. The Committee advises
that the Province of Ontario will match every dollar raised by up to a
further $3.00.
7. Letter 8-82 -Kennel Inn -Animal Control Rates 1980-81
The Committee recommends that the 7% increase from $1.85 per capita to $1.98
per capita be approved and that the new rate go into effect May 1st, 1980.
8. Letter 7-152 -Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario
The Committee recommends that the Deputy Clerk be authorized to attend the
42nd annual conference of the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers
of Ontario to be held between June 15th and 18th, 1980 at the Inn On The Park
Hotel in North York and that the usual expenses be authorized in accordance
with the policy of Council.
9. Letter 9-103 -Memo from the Transit Co-Ordinator Regarding Saturday Bus
Route Change
The Committee recommends that the Saturday bus route be changed so that the
bus goes by the Canadiana Roller Rink. This will undoubtedly increase our
revenue and make the Saturday bus run more beneficial to more people.
10. Donation of Trophies by Town of Aurora to Seneca College Highland Games
Seneca Col lege of Appl1ed Arts and Technology is host1ng 19 0 Scott1sh
Highland Games in June of this year. The organizers have approached the Town
of Aurora to request a donation of three trophies to be presented in the name
of the Town of Aurora at these games. The trophies would be for first place,
second place and third place.
The Committee recommends that $125.00 be authorized for the purchase of these
three trophies and that this amount be charged to Account No. 1000-21.
11. Master Plan for Recreation
The Comm1ttee recommends that the expenditure of an additional $2,000.00 for
the Master Plan for Recreation be authorized and that the necessary funding
be withdrawn from the Parks Reserve Account.
12. Town of Aurora Pins
The Committee recommends that the new Town of Aurora pins be given at no
charge to visiting dignitaries and out of country visitors in this
municipality. The Committee further recommends that the pins be made
available for purchase by all other individuals at a price of $1.25.
13. Letters Received as Information
Letter 8-7 -Field-Springer Disaster Relief Fund.
Timpson: Resolved that Administration Committee Report #47 dated April 28th, 1980
Pedersen: be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report #48 -Council In Committee ... Various Matters
Councillor Pedersen in the Chair.
Council in Committee meeting was held Wednesday, April 30th, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.
Present were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillors Isaacson, Jones, Ostick,
Simmons, Stewart and Tonner. Councillors Pedersen and West sent regrets.
The following matters were discussed.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Correspondence:
1. Letter 7-112 -Siegal, Fogler, Barristers & Solicitors-Application to
Close and Stop Up Accommodation Road -Registered Plan 102
The Committee recommends that the Town Solicitor be authorized to prepare the deed
of conveyance for Accommodation Road and further the fee of our Solicitor for this
service to be paid by Greater Realcorp Properties Ltd.
2. Letter 8-83 T. J. Miller -Request to Purchase Property -Lot 1g, Plan
M-64
Council in Committee discussed this matter and would recommend that the request be
denied. Mr. Miller to be advised that the criteria laid down by the South Lake
Simcoe Conservation Authority states that no building or fences are allowed to
extend into flood plain areas or that such area cannot be blocked off in any way.
Residents may have the use of, but cannot own, such areas.
3. Letter 9-5 -Ministry of Housing -Ontario Land Corporation -Aurora HOME
1/67 -Phase II -Street Names
The Committee recommends that the Street Name be "Teasdale Court" and Mrs. Rankin
be so advised of Council's decision.
4. Letter 9-17 -Ministry of Natural Resources -Maple District -By-law
2298-79
The Committee recommends this letter be received and the Site Plan Agreement be
presented to the May 5th, 1980 Council meeting for Council's consideration.
5. Letter 9-64 -Vic Priestly, Landscape Contracting Ltd. -Property
Maintenance By-laws
The Committee recommends that all applications to the Property Maintenance
Committee be referred to the Administration Committee for the necessary
appointment recommendations.
6. Letter 9-67 Aurora Public Library-Parking Lot Behind Library and Old
F1 re Aa II
Council in Committee recommends that as this letter has been acknowledged it be
received at this time.
7. Letter 9-72 -Association of Municipalities of Ontario-AMO Report #20 -
the Draft Plann1ng Act
Council in Committee discussed this resolution and recommends that the requested
comments on it be deferred until after the planned meeting of May 9, 1980.
8. Letter 9-107 -J. R. Wilson, Newmarket New Age Centre -Brochure
The Committee recommends that this letter be received and a copy of the Town of
Aurora Sign By-law be forwarded to Mr. Wilson.
9. Letter 9-111 -Mr. K. B. Rod er,
Council in Committee discussed this matter at length and recommends that the Staff
review and implement the Amendments as proposed. The Agreement to be then sent to
Theatre Aurora for their consideration.
10. Letter 9-154 -St. Andrew's College Year Book
The Committee recommends that a 1/2 page advertisement, at a cost of $75.00, be
taken out in the St. Andrew's Year Book.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
11. Mayor Timpson advised Council members that the Civic Awards Night would be
held on May 29th, 1980 at the Community Centre.
Timpson: Resolved that Council in Committee Report #48 dated April 30th, 1980 be
Isaacson: discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report #49 -Parks and Recreation Committee ••• Various Matters
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee took place on Tuesday, April 29th,
1980.
Present were: Councillors K. Tonner, E. Stewart, J. West; Citizen Members David
Nisbet, Terry Anquetil, Doug McPherson, Viv Seaman, Susan Shaw; Staff Members Pat
Ferguson, Norm Weller and Larry Keffer. Absent John Traganitis.
1. Minutes of March Meetin were amended as follows:
2.
3.
a Susan Shaw s name be added to those present.
{b) That the original proposal for the meeting on Recreation Hockey was for
Coaches, Managers, interested Committee Members and Convenors.
Delegation:
Mrs. Gwen Halliday from the Regional Y.M.C.A. was present at the meeting as
per our request. She explained to the Committee the Y's various programmes
and what they have offered to the citizens of Aurora, also to explain their
request for block tennis time for the Aurora Tennis Courts.
Duplication of programmes was a major concern of both parties and it was
suggested that programmes be shared and a meeting of all concerned parties be
arranged. Winter brochures be prepared jointly and co-operation between the
Y, Aurora Recration, Seneca College and York County Board of Education be
tried and a meeting be set up within the next three weeks.
Correspondence:
(a) 9-71 Letter from Mrs. Ostick-Councillor Tonner to reply
{b) 9-27 Fire Prevention Officer's Report on Church St. School. The
(c)
{d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
{h)
( i )
9-54
9-57
8-42
7-176
7-161
7-132
7-106
Committee recommends Items 1 to 6 be undertaken by the Parks
Department at an approximate cost of $500.00
Conservation Authority -Approval of planned facility -Received
York University -Received
Ministry of Culture and Recreation -Received
Aurora Tennis Club -Received, copy to Master Plan Committee
Sheppard's Bush -Received
Ingersoll Winter Games -Received
Max Wiedemann Ltd. -Parks and Recreation Committee recommends
to Council that the work on Royal Road be completed first.
4. New Business:
(a) The Committee recommends that Council request a policy on Recreation
(Public) use, both winter and summer, for the Regional Reservoir located
at the end of Orchard Heights Boulevard from the Region of York.
{b) Sweet Adelines -L. Keffer is to co-ordinate the time tables for the
Sweet Adelines and Theatre Aurora and help arrange suitable location for
conflicting nights.
5. Old Business:
(a) The Chairman advised the Committee that Tenders are being called for the
resurfacing of the Fleury Park Tennis Courts.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
6. Staff Reports:
(a) The Community Centre Manager reported on the success of the Figure
Skating Club Carnival. Roller Skating to commence May 21st, Shinny
Tournament May 28th, 29th, 30th. Car Draw May 23rd. L. Keffer also
expressed concern as to the timing of renovations on Factory Theatre by
the Theatre and how much this will affect rentals.
(b) Recreation Co-ordinator submitted a progress report on the Art Show
(attached). Also a form to be used on future registrations as suggested
by the Auditor. Mrs. Ferguson reported that the pool is in excellent
shape and the construction people have agreed to repaint the pool. The
hill on the south west corner at the pool has eroded badly but repairs
cannot be undertaken until dryer weather. Norm Weller is to make a
recommendation for fixing this permanently at a later date. Mrs.
Ferguson and N. Weller are to explore the cost of paving the front of
the pool. Mrs. Ferguson is to correct posters to L.L.B.O. regulations
regarding the Art Show.
(c) Norm Weller
(1) Factory Theatre -the Committee recommends to Council that the
Town proceed immediately to close the lock windows, insulate and
fireproof the back stairway, bring the doors and steps up to fire rating
standards, drywall the area under the stage at an approximate cost of
$650.00.
(ii) Town Park Scoreboard-The scoreboard at the Town Park is to be
removed due to rotting.
(iii) Parks Conference -The Committee recommends to Council that the
Parks Foreman be allowed to attend the 28th annual Parks Conference in
Guelph on August 7th to lOth and the necessary funds be allowed.
(iv) Church Street School -The Committee recommends to Council that
notice be given to the Committee in charge of the Boat people that they
vacate Church Street School as their time of use has expired.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Next Meeting May 27th, 1980.
Item 1-3(h}: Carried
Item 3(i): Amended
Tonner: Resolved that this matter be referred to the Town Superintendent and
Isaacson: the Parks Foreman and a report be prepared showing Town owned land
and M. Wiedemann Ltd. land and recommendationms on landscaping and
repair work for this corner.
CARRIED
Item 3(i}: Carried as Amended
Item 4-6(c): Carried
Tonner: Resolved that Parks and Recreation Committee Report #49 dated April
Stewart: 29th, 1980 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the Seal
of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS:
1. Mr. B. Green be Appointed to Permanent Staff
Ostick: RESOLVED that upon completion of his six month probationary period and
Jones: upon the recommendation of the Town Superintendent, Mr. B. Green be
appointed to the permanent staff of the Town of Aurora effective April
29th, 1980.
CARRIED
2. Reid and Associates Limited Accounts
Ostick: Resolved that the folllowing accounts for Reid & Associates
Jones:
Project Inv.No. Amount Account
Retainer 4620 $ 798.63 3100-38
Elderberry Hills Subdivision 4622 273.30 Engineering Reserve
Reconstruction of Ross St. &
Extension of Industrial Pkwy. 4625 757.39 3360-40
$1,829.32
••• Totalling $1,829.32 be paid and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
3. Miller Paving Limited -Single Surface Treatment
Ostick: Resolved that the Tender of Miller Paving Limited for Single Surface
Jones: Treatment in the amount of $15,223.63 be accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARR I ED
4. Site Plan Agreement Between Shirley E. Thompson and Town of Aurora
Isaacson: Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Site Plan
Pedersen: Agreement between Shirley Elizabeth Thompson and the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
5. Fence Repair at Sewage Treatment Plant
Pedersen: RESOLVED that the contract for the new fence and the fence repair at the
Tonner: Sewage Treatment Plant be awarded to F. Powell Co. Ltd. in the amount of
$790.00 and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
6. Purchase of 96 -6" Slicing Tines for Parks Department
Tonner: Reso 1 ved that 96 -6" Slicing Tines be purchased from Spramotor Limited
Stewart: for the Parks Department at a cost of $950.16 and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
7. Parks Department Radio
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Resolved that a Two Way Radio for Parks Department be purchased from
Stewart: Arkay Radio at a cost of $1,078.00 and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
8. Alliance Lands
Stewart: WHEREAS, Council deems it desirable to upgrade the zoning on a portion
Isaacson: of the Industrial Lands in the Industrial Park to M-1 Zoning which does
not allow any outside storage;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. THAT the lands of the Alliance Building Corporation, Pt. Lot 76, Cl
EYS, east of the Industrial Parkway and west of the proposed extension
of Engelhard Drive be zoned M-1 Industrial which does not allow any
outside storage.
CARRIED
9. Industrial Park Loan
Stewart: Resolved that the Industrial Park Bank Loan be reduced by the sum of Two
Isaacson: Hundred and Fifty Thousand {$250,000.00) Dollars and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
10. Works Department Radios
Ostick: Resolved that Three Radios, for Works Department Trucks, be purchased
Jones: from Canadian General Electric, at a cost of $959.50 each, and the Seal
of the Corporation be attached hereto.
Amendment
Resolved that upon determination by the Clerk and Chairman of the Works
Committee as to the designation of the Three radios,
That Three Two Way Radios be purchased for the Works Department from
Canadian General Electric at a cost of $959.50 each, and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Library Request
Isaacson: Resolved that the 1980 Budget for the Aurora Public Library Board remain
Stewart: as adopted by the Municipal Council on April 8th, 1980.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, MAY 5th, 1980
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BY-LAWS:
Ostick: Be It Hereby Resolved that:-
Pedersen:
Bill No. 2360-80 -Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums
required during the year for general purposes, net regional levy and
education requirements; and to strike the rate of taxation for the year
1980
Bi 11 No. 2359-80 -Being a By-law to create a "Town of Aurora Payroll
Account"
••• be read a First Time.
CARRIED
Ostick: Be It Hereby Resolved that:-
Pedersen:
Bill No's. 2359-80 and 2360-80
••• be Read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Jones: Be It Hereby Resolved that Section 21 of By-law 2270-78 be suspended and
Pedersen: Bill No's. 2359-80 and 2360-80 now before the Council, be read a Third
Time and enacted and the Third Reading be taken as read.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT:
Tonner: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor Clerk