MINUTES - Council - 19810126(~·.··'"'\
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MINUTES OF THE 3RD COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981 AT 8:00P.M.
Present Were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Buck, Jones, Ochalski, Ostick, Pedersen,
Stewart, Stoddart and West.
Mayor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest on Accounts paid to the York
County Board of Education and Letter# 3-47 from the I.O.D.E. and refrained from
discussion and voting thereon.
Councillor Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest on Accounts paid to the
City of North York and refrained from discussion and voting thereon.
Buck: Resolved that Mr. Duguid be allowed Delegation Status.
Jones:
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS:
Councillor Jones in the Chair.
West:
Stewart:
Resolved that the following account in the total amount of $42,092.94
details of which are on file with the Treasurer's Office, be approved
for payment and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
York County Board of Education $42,092.94
CARRIED
Mayor Timpson in the Chair.
West:
Stewart:
Resolved that the following Capital accounts in the total amount of
$120,448.73 details of which are on file with the Treasurer's Office,
be approved for payment and the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for
same, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
Road Construction
Region of York
Waterworks Reserve
Bob's Plumbing
Algonquin Trenching
Vehicle Replacement
Ontario Hydro
Industrial Park
City of North York
City of North York
Lloyd and Puree 11
CARRIED
$119,327.83
$119,327.83
$
$
$
$
150.00
150.00
300.00
49.80
49:80
$ 299.36
197.80
274.00
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS: (continued)
West:
Stewart:
Resolved that the accounts in the total amount of $1,392,682.61 details
of which are on file with the Treasurer's office, be approved for
payment and the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for same, and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
General
Works Department
Fire Department
Parks Department
Community Bldgs: Hist. Soc
McMahon
Factory Theatre
Church Street
Victoria Hall
Parks Building
Community Centre: Building
Canteen
Recreation
Water
Accounts paid prior to Council
CARRIED
375.50
38.39
382.28
1,018.02
497.64
378.95
8,424.91
2,388.12
$ 90,045.43
34,066.84
4,186.12
4,941.70
2,690.78
10,813.03
1 ,008. 71
3,138.19
1,241 '791.81
CORRESPONDENCE:
3-1 Tackaberry Turf N Tree Limited re: Letter of Introduction
(Information, Mrs. C.A. Allen, Mr. N. Weller)
3-2 The Royal Canadian Legion re: Letter of Appreciation -1st Annual Fashion
Show
(Information, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
3-3 Aurora Quarrying re: Accepted Offer to Purchase between Aurora Quarrying
and The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(Information, Solicitor, Economic Development Committee, Councillor E.
Stewart)
3-4 Colin Graham, 94 Tecumseh Drive re: Ice Rink and Toboggan Run in Machell
Park
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Mr. N. Weller, Clerk to Reply)
3-5 R.J. Harrington letter to Aurora Resthaven re: Site Plan Agreement and
Letter of Credit
(Information)
3-6 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Overdue Accounts
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
3-7 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce re: Millford Development Limited
(Information, Solicitor, Clerk to reply)
3-8 Ontario Municipal Management Development Board re: Quarterly Report -
December 1980
(Information)
3-9 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.2.81, Muriel Alice Graham, 72
Cousins Drive, Lot 27, Plan 332, Town of Aurora
(Information, Clerk to reply, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
3-10 Works Department re: Overtime -December 1980
(Ref. Works Committee, Information)
3-11 Water Department re: Overtime -December 1980
(Ref. Works Committee, Information)
3-12 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A.1.81, Part of Lots 13 and 14,
Registered Plan# 39, 108 Temperance Street, Town of Aurora
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S.
Seibert)
3-13 Knox, Martin, Kretch Limited re: O.H.C. Subdivision, Waterworks
Deficiencies
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
3-14 Dennis Reed, 100 Tyler Street re: Appointment to Committee of Adjustment
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-15 Ontario Safety League re: Safe Driver Award -Monday, March 2nd, 1981
{Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Works Committee)
3-16 Donald B. Snider, Barrister and Solicitor re: Greb purchase from Bay-Tower
Homes Company Limited, East Side of Walton Drive, Lot 10, Plan M-57, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
3-17 Edward D. James, 70 Fairway Drive re: Appointment to Committee of
Adjustment
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-18 Denis Bowman, Architect and Planner, King, Ontario re: Availability of
Minutes of Council and Planning Board Meetings
(Information, Clerk to reply)
3-19 CN Rail re: Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 76, Concession I, Town of
Aurora, Ministry of Housing File 19T-77071 -File# 46.01.37
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert)
3-20 Ontario Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association re: 1981 Convention -
February 10, 11 and 12-Constellation Hotel
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Works Committee)
3-21 Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs re: Elected Regional Chairmen and
County Wardens for 1980
(Information, Mayor George D. Timpson, Mrs. K. McFarlane)
3-22 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Provincial Standards and
Specifications for Roads and Municipal Services -File # 07.19
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
3-23 MAI Canada Limited re: Programming Course Schedule for 1981
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-24 Reid and Associates Limited re: Town of Aurora, Yonge, Orchard Heights,
Batson Drive Intersection, Traffic Control Signals, Project Number go6
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Clerk to reply)
3-25 McMaster, Montgomery, Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries re: Mechanics's
Lien Act -Weldon McEachen Construction-K.J. Beamish Construction
{Information, Solicitor, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mrs. c.
Allen)
3-26 Smith, Klymas, Selk Limited, Trustee in Bankruptcy re: Notice to Creditors
of First Meeting -Ronald Wright Dickie -Dickson Display Advertising, Town
of Aurora
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
3-27 Ministry of the Environment re: Class Environmental Assessment B1 -B4
dealing with Commuter Bus Terminals, Rail Stations and Storage and
Maintenance Facilities
(Information)
3-28 Sagitta Development and Management Incorporated re: Alliance Building
Corporation Limited-Allaura Industrial Park-Phase II
(Information, Solicitor, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
3-29 Town of Dunnville re: Solid Waste Disposal Site and Treatment Plant-
Region of Haldimand-Norfolk
(TABLED)
Ostick: Resolved that this letter be received.
Jones:
CARRIED
3-30 The Red House Studio and Underground Gallery, 11 Ransom Street re:
Location of Mr. Janzen at 11 Ransom Street
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Clerk to reply, Mrs. C.E. Gowan,
Assessment Department)
3-31 D. Bruce McLenithin, 17 Banff Drive, Aurora re: Appointment to Leisure
Services Committee
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-32 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Open House -Wednesday, February
18, 1981 -Barrie District Field Office
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, Mrs. C.E. Gowan)
3-33 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Sewage Flows
(Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. Wm.
Johnson, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
3-34 Ministry of Housing re: Proposed Repeal with concurrent adoption of a New
Official Plan for the Whitchurch-Stouffville Planning Area
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
3-35 R.E. Winter and Associates Limited re: York Region Subdivision File No.
19T-80094 Dical Investments Limited, Part of Lots 11 and 12, Cone. II,
E.Y.S. (Whitchurch), Town of Aurora (REWAL File Number 5614)
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
3-36 Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Open House-Barrie District Field
Office -Wednesday, February 18, 1981
(Information, Mrs. P. Ferguson, Mr. L. Keffer, Mrs. c. Allen, Leisure
Services Committee)
3-37 Bell Canada re: 727-1375 -Monthly Rate Increase
(Information, Mrs. C.A. Allen, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-38 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by David
Lakie
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Planning and Development Committee,
Mrs. s. Seibert)
3-39 Frank Cowan Company Limited re: 1981 Estimated Insurance Budget
(Information, Mrs. C.A. Allen, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
3-40 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Meeting
Agenda -January 15, 1981
(Information)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
3-41 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of 68th Meeting -
Tuesday, December 9, 1980
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
3-42 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of 70th Meeting -
Thursday, December 18, 1980
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
3-43 Engelhard Industries of Canada Limited re: Meter Installation and Meter
and Sprinkler Charges
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
3-44 Ministry of Industry and Tourism re: Challenging the 80's -Conference-
January 21st, 1981 -Toronto II Room, Convention Level, Hotel Toronto
(Information, Councillor E. Stewart, Economic Development Committee)
3-45 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Town of Aurora-19T-77071 -Alliance
Building Corporation -Conditions 13 and 17 of Draft Approval
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
3-46 Ministry of Housing re: Newsletter -December 29, 1980
(Information)
3-47 Eleanor Reichardt, I.O.D.E., Aurora re: February 9th -14th -Declared as
I.O.D.E. Week in Aurora
(TABLED, Clerk to reply)
Pedersen: Resolved that the week of February 9th -14th be proclaimed I.O.D.E.
Buck: Week in the Town of Aurora
CARRIED
3-48 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Transit subsidy Terms -
1981
(Information, Administration Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mrs. C.A.
Allen)
3-49 William J. Milks and Associates Limited re: Seminar for Public Employers -
The Benefit Package and Collective Bargaining
(Information)
3-50 Cosman Insurance Adjusters Limited re: William and Gertrude Furzecott
(Information, Mrs. C.A. Allen, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
3-51 R.J. Harrington Letter to Ralph and Lorna Hortensius re: Submission Number
367.80.A, Lots 2 and 3, Plan 107, Centre Street, Aurora
(Ref. Technical Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs.
S. Seibert)
3-52 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Plan of Subdivision 19T-77071
-Part Lot 76, Concession 1, Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
3-53 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application by Mary Perryment ,
Part Lot 5, Plan 132 -Application Number 325.80.A
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
3-54 Anne Cunningham, President, Friendship Circle Club re: Heating of Church
Street School for Meetings
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reply)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
3-55 Reid and Associates Limited re: Town of Aurora, Industrial Parkway
Extension, Project Number 782
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Economic Development Committee, Mr.
Wm. Johnson, Accounts)
3-56 Shortill and Peddle, Barristers and Solicitors re: Mary Perryment-Part
of Lot 5, Plan 132, Town of Aurora, Perryment Severance
(Information, Clerk to reply, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-57 Brockton Investments Company Limited re: Property-North-West Corner,
Yonge and Henderson, Aurora
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
3-58 Pamela Veer, 15 Kennedy Street West, Aurora re: Application to serve on
Leisure Services Committee
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-59 Susan Shaw, 137 Temperance Street, Aurora re: Application to serve on
Leisure Services Committee and South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-60 T.R. Connor, 38 Richardson Drive, Aurora re: Application for Committee of
Adjustments
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-61 Consumers' Gas re: E.B.R.O. 376-I-2
(Information, Mrs. C.A. Allen)
3-62 Percy Bergart, Barrister and Solicitor re: Wagner and Lohma Investments,
Lots 5 and 6, Plan M-51, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr.
K.B. Rodger)
3-63 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town of
Aurora Sale to Cardiff Investments Limited, Part 3, Plan 65R-3213
(Information, Economic Development Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-64 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town of
Aurora Sale to Val Caron Developments Limited, Part 2, Plan 65R-3213
(Information, Economic Development Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-65 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town of
Aurora Sale to Val Caron Developments Limited, Sale to Cardiff Investments
Limited, Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-3213, Aurora
(Information, Economic Development Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-66 Strathy, Archilbald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town of
Aurora Sale to Truetech Equipment Limited (Perovich, Paul)
(Information, Economic Development Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-67 Consumers' Gas re: Job Number 30-7510-81 -Installation of a Gas Main on
Industrial Parkway from Industry Street to Ross Street
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker to reply, Economic Development
Committee, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
3-68 Knox, Martin, Kretch Limited re: Sandbury Homes, Fairway Meadows Lot
Grading Approvals
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
3-69 Ontario Municipal Board re: Assessment Appeal by The Regional Assessment
Commissioner, Region # 14 vs John C. Fryer and Cheryl Tember Fryer and the
Town of Aurora -28 Poplar Crescent
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Solicitor)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
3-70 Ontario Municipal Board re: Assessment Appeal by The Regional Assessment
Commissioner, Region# 14 vs David and Dolores Gleeson and the Town of
Aurora -54 Poplar Crescent
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Solicitor)
3-71 Ontario Municipal Board re: Assessment Appeal by the Regional Assessment
Commissioner Region # 24 vs Krishna Herman Rampersad and Frances Ruth
Rampersad and the Town of Aurora -58 Poplar Crescent
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Solicitor)
3-72 Ontario Municipal Board re: Assessment Appeal by the Regional Assessment
Commissioner, Region # 14 vs Neil B. Trivett and Dirkje Trivett and the Town
of Aurora -60 Poplar Crescent ·
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Solicitor)
3-73 Regional Municipality of York -Health re: Rabies Control
(Information)
3-74 Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Street Names -Propoased Plan
of Subdivision 19T-77071 -Part Lot 76, Concession 1E, Town of Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. S. Seibert)
3-75 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Appeal by Dical Investments
Limited-Application Number 336.80.A
(Information, Solicitor, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. S. Seibert)
3-76 York Sanitation Company Limited re: Refuse Pick-up and Disposal
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. C.A. Allen)
3-77 Mark w. McKay, 305-20 Elvaston Drive, Toronto re: Application for
Employment
(Information, Clerk to reply)
3-78 Ontario Municipal Board re: Assessment Appeal by The Regional Assessment
Commissioner, Region# 14 vs James McPherson Robertson and Rani Elly
Robertson and the Town of Aurora -56 Poplar Crescent
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-79 Ontario Municipal Board re: Assessment Appeal by The Regional Assessment
Commissioner Region # 14 vs Sean Patrick Gibbons and Rosemary Anne Gibbons
and the Town of Aurora-101 Hill Drive
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-80 Montague Pound Associates Limited, Planning Consultants re: Hazelburn
Estates Town of Aurora
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mrs. C.E.
Gowan)
3-81 Regional Municipality of York -Parks and Recreation re: York Regional
Games Committee
(Ref. Leisure Services, Mrs. P. Ferguson)
3-82 Vivian Seaman, Aurora re: Application for Appointment to Leisure Services
Committee
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-83 Patsy Poulin, 95 Mosley Street, Aurora re: Application for Appointment to
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-84 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: 1981 Subsidy Allocation
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H.
Borgdorff)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
3-85 Roads and Transportation Association of Canada re: RTAC Membership Fees
for 1981
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
3-86 Aurora Hydro re: Street Lighting -Industrial Parkway -Revised estimated
cost of installation
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr.
R.J. Harrington, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
3-87 Mayor George D. Timpson memo to Members of Council and K.B. Rodger re:
Canada Community Development Projects
(Ref. Council in Committee)
3-88 J. Robert Gardiner, Barrister and Solicitor re: Tull purchase from Hagan -
168 Walton Drive, Aurora
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington to reply)
3-89 Ontario Municipal Board re: Assessment appeal by The Regional Assessment
Commissioner vs Bruce Collingwood Borwn, Sr. and Susan Heather Brown and the
Town of Aurora -74 Poplar Crescent
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Solicitor)
3-90 Ontario Municipal Board re: Assessment appeal by The Regional Assessment
Commissioner vs Carol Kuppermann and Elvira Kuppermann and the Town of
Aurora -42 Henderson Drive
Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Solicitor)
3-91 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Proposed
Amendment Number 18 to the Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s.
Seibert)
3-92 Newtonbrook Block and Supply Company Limited re: Price Increases for 1981
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. N. Weller,
Mrs. C.A. Allen)
3-93 Sinclair Stevens (York-Peel) House of Commons re: Community Services
Contribution Program
(Information, Mrs. C.E. Gowan)
3-94 Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: January 21, 1981 Agenda
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
3-95 Regional Municipality of York -Planning re:
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee,
Johnson)
Invoice for Services rendered
Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. Wm.
3-96 Regional Municipality of York -Administrative re: January 22, 1981 Agenda
(Information)
3-97 Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: January 20, 1981 Agenda
(Information)
3-98 York County Board of Education re: Determination of the Distribution of
Members to be Elected to The York County Board of Education by Public ans
Separate School Electors
(Information)
3-99 Township of Georgina re: Capital and Operating Charges -Water and Sewage
Systems
(Information, Clerk to reply)
3-100 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Agenda -Water Management
Advisory Board Meeting -Thursday, January 22, 1981
(Information)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
3-101 Reid and Associates Limited re: Corporation of the Town of Aurora, Traffic
Control Signals, Yonge Street, Hendersen Drive, Allaura Boulevard -Project
Number 905
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mrs. C.A. Allen)
3-102 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Municipal Declaration
with Respect to The Environmental Assessment Act 1975
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mrs. C.A. Allen)
3-103 Ministry of Transportation and Communication re: MRA-135 Maximum
Subsidizable Rates for Municipally Owned Equipment
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mr. H. Borgdorff)
3-104 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Greater
Realcorp Properties, Accomodation Road on Plan 102
(Information, Clerk to reply)
3-105 Reid and Associates Limited re: Town of Aurora, Reconstruction of
Catherine and Spruce Streets, Project Number 866, Reconstruction of Centre
Street and Wells Street North, Project Number 951
(Ref. Works Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
3-106 Canada Safety Council re: Hazard Warning -2-NITROPROPANE
(Information, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson, Mr. L. Keffer,
Mr. N. Weller)
3-107 Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's re: Proposed Amendment Number 12
to the Interim Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr.
Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H. Borgdorff, Mrs. s. Seibert, Fire Chief S.G.
Wilson)
3-108 Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision,
Part Lot 11 and 12, Concession 2 EYS, Town of Aurora, Ministry File Number
19T-80094
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. H.
Borgdorff, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. s. Seibert, Fire
Chief S.G. Wilson)
3-109 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Tortorici and Jackson, Part of
Lot 72, Cone. 1 w.Y.S., File Number 421.80.A and 422.80.A
(Information, Clerk to reply)
3-110 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Meeting -
January 15, 1981
(Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger, Mrs. C.E. Gowan)
3-111 Go Transit re: Meeting Number 66 -January 9, 1981 -Board Agenda
(Information)
3-112 Wm. Johnson memo to C.E. Gowan re: Registering of all new Commercial
Businesses and Industrial Firms
(Ref. Economic Development Committee, Councillor E. Stewart, Mr. K.B.
Rodger)
3-113 R.J. Harrington memo to K.B. Rodger re: Letter of Credit -Mr. A.C. Hoten,
Industrial Building, Ross Street and Industrial Parkway
(Ref. Council in Committee)
3-114 Barry A. Demers, R.I.A. re: Mr. T. Holten, Performance Bond
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
3-115 Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs re: Membership Dues for 1981
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Mrs. C.E. Gowan, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
3-116 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Demolition of Concrete Weir-
Sandbury Subdivision
(Information, Mr. K.B. Rodger)
3-117 Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Smokey's Deli Restaurant, 141 Yonge
Street South, Aurora, Ontario
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
3-118 Government of Ontario, Legislative Assembly re: Bill 209 -An Act to
Revise and Extend Protection of Human Rights in Ontario
(Ref. Council in Committee)
3-119 Kennel Inn re: Quarterly Report for October/November/December, 1980
(Ref. Council in Committee)
3-120 Regional Municipality of York -Planning Re: Proposed Repeal with
concurrent adoption of a new Official Plan for the Whitchurch-Stouffville
Planning Area -Ministry File Number 19-0P-0032
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Mr. R.J. Harrington)
3-121 York County Board of Education re: Payment of Town's Share of Utilities
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-122 Mark Mornan, Kingsville, Ontario re: Map of Aurora showing roads and
railway lines
(Information, Clerk to reply)
3-123 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: 1g8o Assessment -93 Ross
Street, Aurora, Ontario
(Information, Mr. Wm. Johnson)
3-124 Ontario Municipal Recreation Association re: Membership Fees 1981
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee)
3-125 Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs re: Conference-Peterborough, May 3rd
to 7th, 1981
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Mrs. C.E. Gowan)
3-126 Catholic Community Services of York Region re: Co-Operative Housing
Venture
(TABLED, DELEGATIONS, Council)
3-127 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Orsi Lands
(TABLED)
Ostick: Resolved that this letter be received.
Pedersen:
CARRIED
3-128 I. Dwayne Lougheed, 6 Huron Court, Aurora re: Application for Safety
Committee
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-129 Alex s. Ansell, 78 George Street, Aurora re: Application for South Lake
Simcoe Conservation Authority
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-130 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Aggregate Sources List
for Contract 80-80
(Ref. Council in Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker)
3-131 Alliston Firefighters Association Incorporated re: Display and Selling of
F.F.A.O. souvenirs
(Information, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
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CORRESPONDENCE: (continued)
3-132 E.K.E. Dreyer, 141 Hillview Road, Aurora re: Application for South Lake
Simcoe Conservation Authority
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-133 M. Stone Clothing Company Limited re: Announcement of Pre-Spring Sale
(Information, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson, Mrs. C.A. Allen)
3-134 Ministry of the Environment re: Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk
-Liquid Industrial waste and hazardous waste
(TABLED)
Mayor Timpson in the Chair.
Ostick: Resolved that this letter be received as information.
Jones:
CARRIED
3-135 Ministry of the Solicitor General, O.F.M. re: Notification of Radioisotope
Licences
(Information, Fire Chief S.G. Wilson)
3-136 Paul w. Bennett, 61 Mark Street, Aurora re: Application for L.A.C.A.C.
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-137 Aurora Heights Public School re: School Signs
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, Mr. Wm.G. Walker, Clerk to reply)
3-138 Joan L. Boyington, 61 Spruce Street, Aurora re: Application for L.A.C.A.C.
(Ref. Administration Committee)
3-139 The York County Board of Education re: By-Law 2414-78 -No Objection
(Information, Mr. R.J. Harrington, Mrs. s. Seibert)
3-140 G. Leslie Oliver, 81 Spruce Street, Aurora re: Application for L.A.C.A.C.
(Ref. Administration Committee, Council}
3-141 C.E. Ted Bessant, 124 Wells Street, Aurora re: Application for Public
Safety Committee
(Ref. Administration Committee, Council}
3-142 lain Cuthbertson, 56 Tecumseh Drive, Aurora re: Application for Public
Safety Committee
(Ref. Administration Committee, Council}
3-143 Stephen J. McCasey, 27 Catherine Avenue re: Application for L.A.C.A.C.
(Ref. Administration Committee, Council}
3-144 Mrs. Lynne Partridge, 71 Yonge Street South re: Application for Public
Safety Committee
(Ref. Administration Committee)
West: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
Stewart:
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS:
1. Letter# 3-126-Catholic Community Services of York Region
Mr. C.F. Folz of the Catholic Community Services and Mr. c. Smith of Lantana
Corporation appeared before Council to present an outline of a project
contemplated for Aurora. This would be a co-operative housing project on
lands north of Wellington Street West and west of Haida Drive. It would be
a non-profit corporation controlled and owned by the residents.
Pedersen: Resolved that this matter be referred to the Planning and Development
West: Committee meeting of February 9th, 1981.
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS: (continued)
2. Mr. Duguid -By-Law# 2321-79 -Extension of Murray Drive
Mr. Duguid appeared before Council to seek Council's support at the O.M.B.
hearing in connection with the Town of Aurora By-Law Number 2321-79. Mr.
Duguid requested the Council support the residents and not allow Cassar
Drive to be constructed through to the proposed Murray Drive.
This matter will be discussed under Unfinished Business.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Report # 13 -Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee ••• Various
Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee was held on
January 14th, 1981 at 8:00 p.m. in the Administration Centre.
Present Were: Councillor L. Ostick, Councillor B. Pedersen, L. Oliver, P. Poulin,
J. Mcintyre, P. Bennett.
1. Correspondence
Correspondence was received from Richard A. Illingworth inviting Dr. Oliver
to participate in his Cable T.V. program. This invitation was accepted.
Correspondence was received from Peter Goering, Architect, indicating his
interest in working with the Town regarding the future development of the
downtown core.
Correspondence was received from the Ontario Heritage Foundation requesting
information regarding houses similar to its properties known as "Benares"
and the "Mather-Walls House".
Correspondence was received from Parks Canada requesting information
regarding pre-1930 school buildings. John Mcintyre has replied with
information regarding the Church Street School.
Correspondence was received from the South Lake Simcoe Conservation
Authority requesting information regarding local buildings and the relation
of topography and landscape to local history. The Committee agreed that
Norman Tanaka's report should be made available.
Correspondence was received regarding the Biographical Dictionary of
Architects in Canada 1800 -1950 requesting information regarding local
architects. John Mcintyre will reply.
2. Research Report
J. Mcintyre reported on Kay Anderson's work on houses on Catherine Avenue,
Spruce Street and Fleury Street. It is expected that her research will be
complete by January 21, 1981.
3. Core Study
Councillor Ostick and Dr. Oliver were requested to continue their
discussions with property owners in the area of L.A.C.A.C.'s proposed study.
A paper based on the work of a summer student was received from Sue Seibert,
Planner, regarding the downtown core.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
13 -Local Architectural Conservation Advisorv Committee ••• Various
continue([
4. Invoice from Heritage Canada
Dr. Oliver presented an invoice for $18.10 from Heritage Canada regarding
the purchase of six (6) copies of the booklet, How to Plan for renovations,
for L.A.C.A.C.'s use. It was agreed that this be paid.
5. Publications and Promotion
Paul Bennett agreed to write to local service clubs and to the York County
Board of Education stating that L.A.C.A.C. members would be willing to
address groups in the community regarding heritage concerns.
6. Plaguing
It was agreed that the plaquing program be started as early as possible in
1981. Criteria for plaquing will be as follows: to promote general public
awareness; to recognize the special contribution of a structure to the
history, architecture or social life of the Town and to identify structures
which have been sensitively redeveloped in a manner which preserves their
character. A recommendation will be made at the February meeting regarding
the recipient of the first plaque.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Ostick:
Buck:
Resolved that the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Report # 13 dated January 14th, 1981 be discussed item by item and
accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report # 14 -Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
The Planning and Development Committee meeting was held Thursday, January 15th,
1981 at 8:00 p.m.
Present Were: Councillor Betty Pedersen, Chairman, Councillors John West and
Evelyn Buck, Mrs. s. Seibert and Mr. R.J. Harrington
A. Delegations:
1. Letter# 1-53-Three Seasons (ORSI) Aurora West, Part Lot 82, Cone. I,
W.Y.S.
2.
Mr. A. Derkowski, Planner for the owners appeared before the Committee
concerning the proposed subdivision consisting of 155 lots; 33 detached
lots, and 122 link-villa lots.
The Committee recommends that the Town of Aurora review the available sewage
capacity with the Region of York, and the owners be invited to the next
Planning and Development meeting when the capacity available and the
allocation to the concerned subdivisions will be discussed.
Letter# 2-130-Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 77, Cone. I, W.Y.S.,
Granada Investments (formerly O.H.C. Phase III lands)
Mr. Derek Willis, Planning Consultant appeared before the Committee and
discussed the proposal.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report# 14-Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
B.
The proposal consists of 35
of the Granada Development.
O.H.C. proposal.
detached lots, which would be part of Phase II
This subdivision would abut Phase II of the
The Committee recommends that the Town of Aurora review the available sewage
capacity with the Region of York, and the owners be invited to the next
Planning and Development meeting when the capacity available and the
allocation to the concerned subdivisions will be discussed.
Letters Received and Commented on:
1. Letter# 20-81 -Aurora Country Estates Proposed Subdivision, Part Lots 74
and 75, Cone. I, W.Y.S., O.P. Amendment# 11
The proposed subdivision consists of 138 lots, varying in size from 1/2 acre
to 2 acres; average.
Mr. Andy Andersen of Cliffgate Management Limited, was present and discussed
the proposal with the Committee.
The Committee recommends the Region's "Preliminary Report on Ground Water
Supply" be discussed with the Region and the other municipalities concerned,
hopefully before the next Planning and Development meeting on February 9th,
1981.
2. Letter # 2-53 -Proposed Estate Residential Development, Part Lots 14 and
15, Cone. II, E.Y.S. -Owner -Dr. Lueras and Mr. Gullo
3.
The proposal consists of 34 -two (2) acre Estate Lots.
The Committee recommends Mrs. Seibert's Report be accepted, i.e. that the
proposal is premature at this time.
Letter # 2-102 -Proposed Industrial Plan of Subdivision, Part Lots 185 and
187, Ministry of Housing File 19T-80033, R.P. # 246, and Part Lot 78, Cone.
I, E.Y.S. -Mr. Cousins, Owner
The lands consist of five (5} Industrial lots, total acreage being 11 acres
approximately, fronting on the Town's Industrial Parkway.
The Committee recommends that the Town of Aurora review the available sewage
capacity with the Region of York, and the owners be invited to the next
Planning and Development meeting when the capacity available and the
allocation to the concerned subdivision will be discussed.
4. Letter# 2-125-Pro osed Rezonin Part Lots 72, Cone. I, W.Y.S. Block "A",
R.P. M-42 formerl Elderberr Hills Subdivision, Yon e Street South
The Committee recommends that the owners be ad vi sed that Blocks "A" and "B"
should be developed together and therefore, at this time the proposal on
Block "A" is premature.
5. Proposed Severances, Part Lot 16, Cone. I, W.Y.S. -North Side of Henderson
Drive -Mr. J. Rupert, Owner
The Committee perused Mrs. Seibert's report and recommends:
i) An Official Plan Amendment be prepared designating the lands "Suburban
Residential", and the following paragraph will form part of the
Amendment:
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 14 -Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
"Where in Council's opinion, municipal water supply will not be
required, limited residential development will be permitted to
proceed on the basis of individual wells, provided that all other
policies of this plan are complied with and good planning
principles are adhered to; and subject to the approval of the
Medical Officer of Health."
ii) The Committee also recommends the Town support the severances at the
Land Division Committee.
iii) The Committee further recommends only two (2) new lots be created, as
per the original severance request:
"A" lot -300 foot frontage and 4 acre lot area (approximately)
"B" lot -200 foot frontage and 3 acre lot area (approximately)
C. Letters Received as Information:
1. at 84 Yonqe Street South -Mr. R. Morlev (one of
Mr. Ra 1 ph Morley wishes to have the property zoned "C -3" to permit a
Veterinarian (animal hospital). The new zoning By-Law# 2213-78 zones the
lands "C-2", central core, not permitting this use.
The Committee recommends the Planning and Development Committee set a date
for a Special Meeting to discuss and make recommendations to Council on all
the objections raised to the new zoning By-Law # 2213-78. The proposed sale
has now been abandoned, so there is no urgency to this letter.
2. Letter # 2-20 -Mr. James Gunnison Objection to By-Law # 2374-80 (Granada
Investments proposed Subdivision'
This objection is being dealt with by Council. Date to be made known.
3. Letter# 20-58 -O.H.C. Lands re: O.M.B. Hearing for Proposed Subdivision
The O.M.B. Hearing is to be held on January 29th, 1981. The Town Technical
Committee will be making recommendations to Council for their deliberation,
prior to the Hearing.
4. Status Report on Development Applications
Mrs. Seibert's Report was received by the Committee for Council's
information.
5. Letter # 1-146 -Ministry of Housing -"Land-Use Planning for Noise Control
in Residential Communities"
Received as information.
D. Recommendations:
1. (a) Proposed Increase in Permit Fees for Building Department
The Committee recommends the fees as proposed be adopted, and every
January 1 also increased, consistent with the cost of providing the
service. The Committee further recommends the necessary amending
By-Law be enacted.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 14 -Planning and Development Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
D. Recommendations: (continued)
1. (b) Sign on Lands When a Re-Zoning or an Official Plan Amendment
E.
1.
Application Made
When an application for a re-zoning, or an Official Plan Amendment is
made, the subject lands be posted at the owner's expense with an
appropriate sign, in good taste and consistent with our Town Sign
By-Law.
Committee of Adjustment:
Submission A-1-81, part lots 13 and 14, R.P. # 39, Mr. William Mcinnis, 108
Temperance Street, Aurora
The owner wishes to add a rear addition (one storey) to an existing
dwelling, and continue the same line of the present structure. The side lot
1 i ne set back will be 39" as opposed to 48", as per the zoning By-Law.
The Committee recommends support of the application as presented.
Next Planning and Development Committee meeting is Monday, February 9th, 1981 at
7:00 p.m.
Item A. 1 - 2
Item B. 1 - 5
Item C. 1 - 5
Item D. 1(a)
Item D. l(b)
CARRIED
CARRIED
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Amended
Buck: Resolved that this matter be included in all Subdivision Agreements.
Pedersen:
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Item E. 1 CARRIED
Pedersen: Resolved that the Planning and Development Committee Report# 14 dated
West: January 15th, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended.
CARRIED
Report # 15 -Leisure Services Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Leisure Services Committee was held on Monday, January 19th, 1981
at 7:30 p.m.
Present Were: Councillor J. West, Chairman, Councillors B. Pedersen and J.
Ochalski. Staff Members P. Ferguson, N. Weller and L. Keffer.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report# 15-Leisure Services Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
Correspondence:
1. Letter # 3-36 -Invitation to Attend Ministry of Culture and Recreation Open
House in Barrie, Wednesday, February 18, 1981 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Committee recommends that P. Ferguson, Councillors J. West, B. Pedersen
and J. Ochalski attend.
2. Letter # 2-56 -Model Tree By-Law
Committee recommends that we request a copy from the South Lake Simcoe
Conservation Authority.
3. Letter # 3-124 -Ontario Munici al Recreation Association -Membershi Fees
-60.00
The Committee recommends that this membership be paid.
Letters Received as Information:
1. The Committee recommends that the following letters be received:
Letter # 1-13 -1980 Grant
Letter# 2-65 -Swimming Pool
Letter # 2-156 -Factory Theatre
New Business:
1. Rugby and Soccer Meeting
Committee was advised of scheduled meeting with the Soccer and Rugby teams
for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 31st, 1981 at the Community Centre
Auditorium. Respective staff and Councillors to be in attendance.
2. Winter Carnival
Committee was advised of events to be held on February 7th, 1981 at the
Community Centre. Both High Schools will be participating in the Carnival
as well as three (3) Service Clubs.
3. Aurora West Development
The Committee recommends the hiring of a consultant to develop the
requirements of Leisure Services in the Aurora West Development and apply
for a grant to cover 50% of cost.
4. Holland River Park
The Committee recommends that Council authorize the hiring of a consultant
for a preliminary study as to the cost and use of the land so that it can
report back to the Economic Development Committee as per request of November
20th, 1980. Also that Council be requested to withhold Third Reading to
change Town parkland north of Legion to Commercial Ml-1.
5. Leisure Services Director
The Committee recommends that sufficient funds be allocated in the 1981
Budget to hire a Leisure Services Director.
6. Five Year Capital Forecast
The Committee was asked to peruse the five (5) year forecast of the Master
Plan and to report back with their recommendations at the next meeting.
Consideration will be given with regards to the facilities already situated
in each quadrant of the Town when making the recommendations.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 15 -Leisure Services Committee (continued)
7. Church Street School
The Chairman advised the Committee to disregard the Church Street School
recommendations in the Master Plan as this was to be dealt with by Council.
It was hoped that a final solution would be soon forthcoming.
8. Citizen Members
The Chairman advised the Committee that at the next meeting we would have
the citizen appointees.
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
February 4th, 1981.
Correspondence:
I tern 1 Amended
West:
Jones:
Resolved that Mrs. c. Allen-Grants Co-Ordinator be granted permission
to attend this Seminar.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Correspondence:
Item 2 - 3 CARRIED
Letters Received as Information:
Item 1 CARRIED
New Business:
Item 1 - 2 CARRIED
Item 3 Amended
West: Resolved that the Committee be authorized to investigate the hiring of
Pedersen: a consultant to develop the requirements of Leisure Services in the
Aurora West Development and apply for a grant to cover 50% of cost.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
New Business:
Item 4 Amended
Pedersen: Resolved that the word "authorize" be deleted from the first line and
West: the word "investigate" inserted therin.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
New Business:
Item 5 Amended
Stewart: Resolved that Item 5 be deferred until 1g81 Budget discussions.
Buck:
CARRIED AS AMENDED
New Business:
Item 6 - 8 CARRIED
West: Resolved that the Leisure Services Committee Report# 15 dated January
Pedersen: 19th, 1981 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report# 16 -Works Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Works Committee was held on Monday, January 19th, 1981 at 7:30
p.m. in Committee Room# 1 at the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillors T. Jones, E. Stewart, L. Ostick and Stoddart and Wm.
G. Walker, Town Superintendent.
1. Request for Membership Approval
The Committee recommended that the following membership fees be paid:
Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists
American Public Works Association
Ontario Good Roads Association
Roads and Transportation Association of Canada
$120.00
$ 55.00
$ 49.00
$150.00
2. Di ese 1 Endorsement Course -Works Department Mechanic -Mr. Laurie Canning
On the recommendation of the Town Superintendent, the Committee in turn
recommended that the Town of Aurora reimburse Mr. Canning for the $70.00
registration fee upon his successful completion of said course.
3. Letter # 1-94 -Request for Invoice Adjustment (Invoice Number 2465)
At the request of Mr. Hawkins, this matter has been deferred until the next
regular meeting of the Committee.
4. Letter # 1-96 -Request for Compensation -Sewer Lateral Collapse -27
Bailey Crescent
The Committee recommended that the Bob's Plumbing Service Invoice Number 450
up to the amount of $589.36 be paid by the Town of Aurora being that the
lateral collapse was found to be within the Town Road allowance.
5. Invoice Number 2673 Sewer Lateral Blockage -13 Johnson Road
Mr. Vierling, 13 Johnson Road, has requested and was granted Delegation
Status providing him with the opportunity to contest Invoice Number 2673.
Mr. Vierling did not attend the Works Committee meeting and was, therefore,
absent during the discusion of this matter. The Committee would recommend
that said invoice remain unaltered being that charges were made in
accordance with established policy.
6. Letter # 2-70 -Request for Compensation -43 Yonge Street North -Sewer
Lateral Collapse
The Committee recommended that'this matter be referred to the Town's
insurer.
7. Letter# 2-107 -Survey of Education Needs (Ontario Good Roads Association)
The Committee viewed the Town Superintendent's response to the above noted
survey and instructed that it be returned to the Ontario Good Roads
Association.
8. Sewer Lateral Blockage -Mrs. Doyle -29 Algonquin Crescent
The Committee recommend that the invoice sent to Mrs. Doyle remain as
originally submitted being that charges were made in accordance with
established policy.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 16 -Works Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
9. Letter # 3-43 -Engelhard Letter re: Water Meter and Sprinkler Charges
The Committee recommend that Councillor Stewart talk with those industries
who are without water meter and/or outside reader in addition to arranging a
meeting of Engelhard Industry and Town representatives in order to discuss
this matter further.
Staff have been instructed to investigate alternatives which would prevent
the recurrence of this incident.
10. Letter # 3-55 -Extras -Industrial Parkway Extension (Project Number 782)
The Committee recommend that the extras detailed in the Reid and Associates'
letter of January 14th, 1981 and totalling $1,761.17, be approved and
submitted for eligible subsidy under contract 782.
11. Letter # 3-76 -Per Capita Increase -Refuse Pick-Up and Disposal
The Committee recommend that this issue be deferred and that the matter be
referred to the Clerk-Administrator for comment.
12. Letter # 2-140 -Reconstruction of The Vandorf Sideroad in the Immediate
Area of the Engelhard Drive Intersection
Upon receiving an explanation of the work being done on the Vandorf Sideroad
in order to achieve adequate visibility at the above noted intersection, the
Committee recommend that all work within the Vandorf Road allowance detailed
on pages 4 and 5 of the construction drawings be so constructed at the
developer's expense.
13. Letter# 3-48 -M.T.C. Subsidy Allocation
The Committee received this letter as information.
14. 1981 Capital Construction Program
Being that the Town Engineer was unable to attend, detailed discussions did
not transpire. The issue was deferred to a special meeting of the Committee
scheduled for January 28th, 1981 at 4:00p.m., said meeting to take place in
the Administrative Centre.
15. Letter# 1-223 -Canadian Union of Public Employees -Merger
This letter was received as information being that the issue had been
discussed during a regular meeting of Council on January 12th, 1981.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Item 1
Item 2
Jones:
Stewart:
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Amended
Resolved that the words "in accordance with Council's policy" be added
to this paragraph.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Item 3-15 CARRIED
Jones: Resolved that the Works Committee Report # 16 dated January 19th, 1981
Stewart: be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 17 -Council in Committee ••• Various Matters
Councillor West in the Chair.
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of Council in Committee was held on Wednesday, January 21st, 1981 at 7:00
p.m. in the Administration Centre.
Present Were:
Delegations:
Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillors Buck, Jones, Ochalski, Ostick,
Pedersen, Stewart, Stoddart and West.
Mr. Sharpe, representing the Brockton Group, appeared before the Committee
requesting Council's consideration in passing an amendment to By-Law# 2213-78 to
allow him to proceed with his planned Plaza at Yonge Street and Henderson Drive.
By-Law which had been approved by the Ontario Municipal Board allowed this Plaza.
The Committee recommends that this By-Law be presented to the Council meeting of
January 26th, 1981 and consideration be given for three (3} readings of the By-Law.
Correspondence:
1. Canada Community Development Project
Letter # 2-148 -Employment and Immigration Canada re: Theatre Aurora
Letter# 2-156 -Canada Community Development Projects re: Theatre Aurora
Letter # 3-87 -Mayor Timpson memo to Members of Council and Mr. K. B.
Rodger re: Theatre Aurora
Council in Committee discussed this matter and would recommend as follows:
i) that the Department of Employment and Immigration be advised that the
Town of Aurora does not wish to proceed with the Canada Community
Development Project for reasons set out in this report.
ii) that the Leisure Services Committee be authorized to discuss the entire
topic of roofing, roof insulation, vestibule, storage area, and matters
related therto, together with the financing, and potential summer
grants with members of Theatre Aurora with a view toward this work
being done as one or more summer projects in 1981, 1982.
2. Letter # 2-183 re: The Willows Estate
The Committee discussed this matter at length and recommends that our local
M.P.P., Mr. Wm. Hodgson be requested to contact the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications and to outline to the Minister, Council's
concern regarding the safety and traffic problems in this area and to
request their co-operation in having an investigation carried out to have
these problems alleviated.
The Committee further recommends that Mrs. Baker be advised of Council's
action in this regard.
3. Letter # 2-185 re: Ontario Human Rights
The Committee recommends that this letter be received.
4. Letter # 3-86 re: Aurora Hydro
Council in Committee recommends that the Aurora Hydro Commission be
authorized to proceed as soon as possible, with the installation of street
lighting-Industrial Parkway, as outlined in their letter dated January
16th, 1981, at a cost of $25,123.15.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 17 -Council in Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
5. Stage -Community Centre
The Committee would recommend that staff be authorized to proceed in having
the stage at the Community Centre removed and panelling done up to the
amount of $1,000;00
6. Bond Reduction -(Holten) Ross Street and Industrial Parkway
Letter # 3-113 -R.J. Harrington memo to K.B. Rodger -Letter of Credit -
(Holten) -Ross Street and Industrial Parkway
Letter # 3-114 -Barry A. Demers, R. I.A. re: Performance Bond -Mr. T.
Holten
Council in Committee recommends that staff recommendations be taken and this
Bond be reduced to $35,000.00.
Other Business:
1. Stop Signs in the Valhalla Subdivision
Mayor Timpson brought to Committee's attention the placing of stop signs in
the Valhalla Subdivision and would request that the Public Safety Committee
investigate this matter.
2. Aurora Well # 4 Grant
3.
Mayor Timpson advised Council that a grant which had been approved by the
Ministry of the Environment regarding Aurora Well# 4 had been cancelled and
this grant would not be forthcoming •
Council in Committee recommends that a Resolution of Protest be presented at
the next Council meeting for consideration.
Industrial Lands Survey
Councillor Stewart advised Committee members that a new survey outling the
Industrial lands to be purchased by the Town of Aurora from Mr. Orsi had
been received. This survey showed an area of approximately 2 1/2 acres that
should not have been included in the first instance. The total acreage
however remains at approximately 70 acres or exactly 69.734 acres.
Councillor Stewart stated he wished Committee members to be aware of this
correction.
The Committee would recommend that Council accept the new boundaries as
shown on this survey.
4. Unfinished Business List
Councillor Ostick requested that the Unfinished Business list be presented
at the first meeting of the month of Council in Committee.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Timpson:
Jones:
Resolved that the Council in Committee Report # 17 dated January 21st,
1981 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 18 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters
Councillor Stewart in the Chair.
The Committee repectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Administration Committee was held on Monday, January 19th, 1981 at
3:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Office.
Present Were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillor John West and Councillor Earl
Stewart.
1. Letter # 2-157 -Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs
The Committee advises that all Town employees are covered by a $50,000
Fidelity Insurance Bond. The Committee further recommends that this
information be forwarded to the Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs -
Field Services Office for this area.
2. Letter # 3-48 -Ministry of Transportation and Communications
The Committee recommends that this letter be received as information.
3. Committee Appointments
(a) Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
The Committee recommends that Mrs. Patsy Poulin, Mr. Paul Bennett, Mr.
Stephen McCasey and Mrs. Joan L. Boyington be reappointed or appointed
for a term of office to expire on November 30th, 1982 and continuing
until such time as either they are reappointed or successors are
appointed. The Committee recommends that Dr. G. Leslie Oliver be
reappointed for a term of office to expire on the Committee's inception
and because his reappointment is an exception to the rule of two
consecutive appointments, it is recommended that L.A.C.A.C. be
requested to elect a new Chairman.
(b) Leisure Services Advisory Committee
The Committee recommends that Mrs. Joan Osbourne, Mr. J.R. Hayward,
Mr. Bruce McLenithan, Mrs. Pamela Veer, Mrs. Susan Shaw and Mrs. Vivian
Seaman be appointed to Leisure Services Advisory Committee for a term
of office which will expire on November 30th, 1982, and continuing
until such time as either they are reappointed or successors are
appointed.
(c) South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority
The Committee recommends that Mr. Alex Ansell be appointed for a term
of office to expire on November 30th, 1982 and continuing until such
time as a successor is appointed.
(d) Committee of Adjustment
The Committee recommends that Mr. Dennis Reed and Mr. Edward James be
appointed to the Aurora Committee of Adjustment for a term of office
which will expire on November 30th, 1983 and continuing until such time
as either they are reappointed or their successors are appointed.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (continued)
Report # 18-Administration Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
(e) Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Committee recommends that Mr. Don Oates, Mr. C.E. Ted Bessant and
Mr. D. Lougheed be reappointed or appointed for a term of office to
expire on November 30th, 1982 and continuing until such time as either
they are reappointed or their successors are appointed.
4. Rate of Interest on Loan to Industrial Park Account from Services Reserve
The Committee recommends that the rate of interest to be paid be calculated
at a rate of 10% per annum for the actual period of the borrowing.
5. Appointment to Permanent Staff
The Committee recommends, upon the completion of their six months
probationary periods, and upon the recommendation of the
Clerk-Administrator, Mr. K.B. Rodger, that Mrs. June Stewart and Mrs. Janice
Rodgers be appointed to the permanent staff of the Town of Aurora.
6. Consolidation of Reserve Funds
The Committee recommends that the present Reserve Funds be consolidated
according to the following lists:
1. Reserve Fund for Park purposes (mandatory under the Planning Act)
2. Reserve Fund for Capital Expenditure
3. Reserve Fund for Water Works
4. Reserve Fund for Sick Leave Credits
5. Aurora Arts and Cultural Fund
The Committee further recommends that these new reserve funds be estab 1 is hed
under appropriate by-laws and that the old by-laws establishing various
reserve funds be repealed.
The Committee advises that these recommendations are made on the advise of
the Town Auditor and that they have the concurrence of the Town Treasurer.
7. Financial Survey -Community Centre
The Committee recommends that the Town Auditor be authorized to proceed with
a financial survey within the Community Centre at a cost not to exceed
$1,000.00.
Item 1 - 5
Item 6
Timpson:
Jones:
Item 7
Timpson:
West:
CARRIED
Amended
Resolved that this Item be referred back to the Administration
Committee.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
CARRIED
Resolved that Administration Committee Report # 18 dated January 19th,
1981 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the Seal of
the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1981
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RESOLUTIONS:
1. Fire Department Membership Fees for 1981 in C.A.F.C. and O.A.F.C.
Ostick: Resolved that Memberships in The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs -
Stoddart: total cost of $130.00 and The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs -
total cost of $80.00 be paid for Fire Chief S.G. Wilson and Deputy Fire
Chief D. Patrick and the Seal of the Corporation attached hereto.
CARRIED
2. Protest of Withdrawal of Grant for Aurora Well # 4 Project
West:
Stewart:
Whereas, in a meeting attended by officials of the Regional
Municipality of York and of the Ministry of the Environment on February
8, 1980, indications were received that M.O.E. direct grant in the
amount of $40,000. for construction of water and sewage works would be
obtained by the Region on behalf of the Town of Aurora Well # 4
project,
And Whereas, in a letter of March 4, 1980, from the M.O.E., the
indications received at the February 8, 1980 meeting were confirmed,
although funds had not been allocated to this project, and other,
And Whereas, in a letter of January 6, 1981, the grant for this project
and others were not approved due to low priorities established under
the Ministry's M.B.R. (Management-By-Result) priority-rating system,
Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Council of the Town of Aurora does
protest strongly the decision of the M.O.E. not to make this grant
available after indications had been received that it would be made
available,
And Further Be It Resolved that the Minister of the Environment, the
Honourable Harry Parrott, be requested to reconsider the decision of
his Ministry in this regard,
And Further Be It Resolved that copies of this resolution be sent to
Mr. Wm. Hodgson, M.P.P., the Honourable Wm. Davis, Premier of Ontario,
and to Mr. Bob Forhan, Chairman of the Regional Municipality of York.
CARRIED
3. Express Service for Aurora Commuters
Buck: Be It Resolved the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority be
Pedersen: requested to provide an express service from Finch Subway Terminal for
Commuters from the Town of Aurora such as that provided for Commuters
from the Town of Newmarket.
Be It Further Resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the Regional Chairman, Bob Forhan, requesting his support.
CARRIED
4. Parking Facilities for Commuters
Buck: Be It Resolved, that the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority be
Pedersen: requested to provide parking facilities for their passengers within the
Town of Aurora at a location convenient for their use.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS: (continued)
5. Bus to Subway Transferring for Commuters
Buck: Whereas the work force ranges in age from sixteen to sixty-five and,
Pedersen:
Whereas, many Commuters to Toronto are either elderly or handicapped
and,
Whereas, transferring from bus to subway is a severe hardship for many,
Be It Resolved, the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority be
requested to review the policy of requiring all Transit passengers
commuting to downtown Toronto to transfer from buses to subway at Finch
Terminal.
Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Regional Chairman, Bob Forhan, requesting his support.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Cossar Drive -Proposed Extension
Council discussed this matter and considered the report from the Technical
Committee.
West: Be It Resolved That Cassar Drive not be connected to Murray Drive.
Jones:
CARRIED
Recorded Vote -Cossar Drive -Proposed Extension -Municipal Council -Town of
Aurora dated January 26th, 1981
YEA NAY
Mayor George D. Timpson X
Councillor J. West X
Councillor E. Stewart X
Councillor T. Jones X
Councillor B. Pedersen X
Councillor L. Ostick X
Councillor E. Buck X
Councillor J. Ochalski X
Councillor E. Stoddart X
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5 4
CARRIED 5 - 4
BY-LAWS:
West: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Ochalski:
Bill No. 2415-81 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2213-78 a
Restricted 'Area (Zoning By-Law) (Brockton Group}
••• be read a First Time.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS: (continued}
West: Be It Hereby Reso 1 ved That:
Stoddart:
'
Bill No. 2415-81 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2213-78 a
Restricted Area (Zoning By-Law) (Brockton Group}
West:
Jones:
••• be read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved that Section 21 of By-Law 2270-78 be suspended
and Bill Number 2415-81, now before the Council, be read a Third Time
and Enacted and the Third Reading be taken as read.
CARRIED
West: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Buck:
Bill No. 2412-80 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 1867-67 as amended,
being a By-Law for the regulation of Traffic
(Temperance)
••• be read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Timpson advised Council members of the following:
1. There will be a Council in Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. on February 2,
1981.
2. That Mrs. C. Prieur had been appointed Chairman of the Aurora Public Library
Board, Mr. Burland, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Bridgeford, Finance Chairman, and
Mr. Branston, Personnel Commissioner.
3. Events being held under the Regional Games.
ADJOURNMENT:
Buck: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 11:26 p.m.
MAYOR CLERK