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MINUTES OF THE 8TH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, APRIL 19TH, 1982 AT 8:00P.M.
Present Were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Buck, Jones, Ochalski, Ostick, Pedersen,
Stewart, and Stoddart.
Councillor West sent his regrets.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Timpson declared a possible conflict of interest in accounts paid to York
Region Board of Education and did not take part in the consideration of or vote on
any question i,n this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
question. ···
Councillor Pedersen declared a possible conflict of interest in accounts paid to
Canada Law Book and did not take part in the consideration of or vote on any
question in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
question.
Councillor Stoddart declared a possible conflict of interest in accounts paid to
Consumers' Gas and in Item 3 of the Council in Committee Report# 41 and did not
take part in the consideration of or vote on any question in this regard or attempt
in any way to influence the voting on such question.
Councillor Jones declared a possible conflict of interest in accounts paid to the
City of North York and did not take part in the consideration of or vote on any
question in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
question.
Mayor Timpson welcomed to Council, a group of girls from the Pathfinders Club of
the Trinity Anglican Church.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Ochalski: Resolved that the Minutes of Council Meetings of April 5th, 8th and
Stoddart: 12th, 1982 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
Councillor Stewart in the Chair.
Jones: Resolved that the York Region Board of Education accounts be paid and
Pedersen: the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Mayor Timpson in the Chair.
Pedersen: Resolved that the following Capital Accounts in the total amount of
Stewart: $4,406.32, 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.
Industrial Park
Lloyd and Puree ll $4,298.00
Waterworks Reserve
F. Simpson Electric $ 108.32
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS (continued)
Stewart: Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of
Ochalski: $745,053.60, 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 Buildings:
Community Centre:
Leisure Services
Water
Hist. Soc
Factory Th.
McMahon Park
Vic. Hall
Church Street
Parks Bldg.
Building
Canteen
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
32.46
264.92
101.95
25.51
1,561.26
207.09
8,630.08
1,879.50
$ 16,559.40
20,627.05
2,368.37
242.67
2,393.19
10,509.58
1,079.22
3, 773.27
687,500.85
8-1 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Ontario Main Street
Revitalization Program
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, R.J. Harrington)
8-2 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by
Alphonse w. and Gertrude M. Garbens, Part Lot 37, R. Plan 246, Town of
Aurora
(Information)
8-3 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Seminars -April, May and
June
(Ref. Works Committee)
8-4 Tillinghast, Nelson and Warren, Inc., Actuaries, Consultants re: Sick Pay
Credit Plans -Actuarial Studies
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
8-5 Canada Safety Council re: Benzidine -Derived Dyes
(Information, S.G. Wilson, Wm.G. Walker)
8-6 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Connecting Link and
Development Road Billing Form
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
8-7 Trinity Church, Aurora re: Proposed Bus Shelter
(Information, C.E. Gowan to reply)
8-8 Phil Alcorn, Gormley, Ontario re: Accident-Vandorf Sideroad
8-9
(Information, Insurance Claim)
The York County Board of Education re: Proposed Amendment Number 23 to the
Aurora Official Plan -Ministry of Municipal Affairs File 19-0P-0025-23
(Information, K.B. Rodger)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-10 CN Rail re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision Part Lot 71 and 72, Concession 1,
W.Y.S., Town of Aurora, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing File
19T-80028 (Bevark)
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, R.J. Harrington, s. Seibert,
K.B. Rodger)
8-11 The York County Board of Education re: Proposed Amendment Number 23 to the
Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area -File 190P-0025-23 (Golf Glen
School Site)
(Information, S. Seibert, R.J. Harrington)
8-12 Persechini's Easter Seal Run or Walk-A-Thon re: Request to Temporarily
Close St. John's Sideroad
Jones:
Ostick:
(TABLED)
Resolved that permission be given to Persechini's Club to close the
St. John's Sideroad on May 30th, 982 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. for the Easter Seal Run for Crippled Children.
CARRIED
8-13 Process Consultants Canada Limited re: Old Park Holdings Limited's -
Industrial Subdivision-Zoning By-Law
(Ref. Technical Committee, Planning and Development Committee, R.J.
Harrington, s. Seibert)
8-14 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Employment Status -Mr. Robert Philp
(Information, Wm.G. Walker)
8-15 The York County Board of Education re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part
of Lot 84, Cone. 1 E.Y.S., Town of Aurora-Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing File 19T-82013 (Revlis)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, s. Seibert)
8-16 The York County Board of Education re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Block
C, Registered Plan 579 and Part of Lot 78, Concession 1 W.Y.S., Town of
Aurora, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing File 19T-81084 (Golf Glen
Subdivision)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
8-17 Aurora United Church re: Aurora United Church Parking Lot, Ivy League
Group (Sterling Trust) Parking Lot
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, C.E. Gowan to reply)
8-18 Norwich Union Life Insurance Society re: Amendment to Policy
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
8-19 Ontario Municipal Board re: Dical Investments Limited
(Information, R.J. Harrington, s. Seibert)
8-20 Help the Aged, Toronto, Ontario re: Permission to Conduct Raffle
(Information, Clerk to reply)
8-21 Reid and Associates Limited re: Town of Aurora, Intersection Improvements
-Orchard Heights Boulevard and Yonge Street -Project Number 1006
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
8-22 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Lots 76, 77, Concession 1 WYS, Town of Aurora, Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing File 19T-81032 (Corridor)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, s. Seibert)
8-23 Al Dorman Insurance Agencies Limited re: Municipal Insurance
(Information, Clerk to reply)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-24 Burgess, Macdonald, Barristers and Solicitors re: Fairway Heights
Investments Limited Debenture to CIBC, Lots 21, 22 and 23, Plan M-2012,
Industrial Parkway, Aurora, Ontario
8-25
(Information, Wm.G. Walker)
The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re:
Subdivision, Lots 71 and 72, Concession 1, W.Y.S.,
of Municipal Affairs and Housing File 19T-80028
(Ref. Technical Committee, R.J. Harrington)
Proposed Plan of
Town of Aurora, Ministry
8-26 The Regional Municipality of York-Planning re: Proposed Residential
Development, Part of Lot 1, Reg. Plan 246 -Sheelen Investments Limited
(Information, R.J. Harrington)
8-27 Reid and Associates Limited re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Lots 81 and
82, Concession 1, WYS, Salpam Investments Limited, MOH File Number 19T-81100
(Revised) -Project Number 814
(Ref. Technical Committee, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff, R.J. Harrington, s. Seibert, K.B. Rodger)
8-28 Mitchell, Pound and Braddock Limited re: Three Seasons Developments
Limited, Proposed Subdivision
(Ref. Technical Committee, s. Seibert, R.J. Harrington)
8-29 F.J. Bolsby and S.J. Douglas memo to R.J. Harrington re: B. and B.
Storage, 34 Berczy Street
(Information)
8-30 The York County Board of Education re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part
of Lots 71 and 72, Concession 1 W.Y.S., Town of Aurora, Ministry of Municial
Affairs and Housing File 19T-80028 (Bevark -Phase 2)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
8-31 Progressive Packaging Limited re: Option to Purchase
(Information, Solicitor, Councillor Stewart)
8-32 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Proposed Amendments 20, 21
and 22 to the Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area -19-0P-0025-20,
21, 22
(Ref. Technical Committee, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
8-33 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Aurora Steel
Services Limited, Part 2, Plan 65R-3480
(Information, Councillor E. Stewart)
8-34 Nortech Systems International re: Part 3, Registered Plan 65R-380
(Ref. Council in Committee, Solicitor)
8-35 ACAM/CAMA re: 1982 CAMA Awards
(Information)
8-36 Ministry of the Environment re: Recent Additional Amendment to the
Environmental Assessment Act Regulation Concerning Municipal Undertakings
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff, S. Seibert)
8-37 Cattanach, Hindson, Sutton and Hall, Barristers and Solicitors re: Bruce
N. Huntley (489454 Ontario Limited) purchase from the Town of Aurora
(Trutech Equipment Limited)
1 (Information, Wm. Johnson, Solicitor)
8-38 Assessment Review Court re: Wine and Cheese Open House-Mr. J.L.M.
Harbinson's Retirement
(Information, Clerk to reply)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-39 The Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: 1982 Water Operating
Estimates
(Information, Wm. Johnson, Wm.G. Walker)
8-40 Corbett, Montgomery and Associates, Barristers and Solicitors re:
Hazelburn Farm Inc. -Rezoning Application
(Information, Clerk to reply, Wm.G. Walker, R.J. Harrington, H.
Borgdorff, s. Seibert)
8-41 Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Wintario Planning Grant -File#
BAR-81-580186
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
8-42 Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Wintario Planning Grant -File #
BAR-81-580185
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
8-43 Mitchell, Pound and Braddock Limited re: Three Seasons Homes Limited
Proposed Subdivision
(Information, Clerk to reply, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
8-44 George Brown, The City College re: Course Seminar -Occupational Health
and Safety Act
(Information)
8-45 Tele-Direct re: Directory Advertising
(Information, F. Horvath)
8-46 The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Hotel Aurora-Application for
Additional Dining Lounge Facilities
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S.G. Wilson)
8-47 The Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Agenda -Tuesday,
April 13, 1982
(Information)
8-48 The Becker Milk Company Limited re: 24 Hour Service
(Ref. Council in Committee, R.J. Harrington)
8-49 Ministry of the Environment re: Proposed Amendment Number 21 to the
Official Plan -File Number 19-0P-0025-21 (Piebrock)
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
8-50 The Regional Municipality of York -Clerk re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision
19T-80047 (Old Park Holdings)
(Ref. Technical Committee, Planning and Development Committee, Wm.G.
Walker, H. Borgdorff, R.J. Harrington, s. Seibert, K.B. Rodger)
8-51 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of the 12th Meeting-
Tuesday, February 16, 1982
(Information)
8-52 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of the 13th Meeting-
Thursday, February 18, 1982
(Information)
8-53 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of the 14th Meeting-
Tuesday, February 23, 1982
(Information)
8-54 Municipal Transportation Energy Advisory Committee re: Transportation and
Energy Conservation in Ontario Municipalities
(Information)
8-55 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Bernardi Request for a Performance
Bond Reduction
(Ref. Council in Committee)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-56 Wm.G. Walker memo to R.J. Harrington re: Lot Grading -23 Picture Home
Lots -Aurora Highlands Residential Development
(Information, R.J. Harrington)
8-57 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Proposed Capital Equipment and
Building Expenditures -1982 Budget
(Ref. Council in Committee)
8-58 Works Department re: Overtime -March 1982
(Ref. Works Committee)
8-59 The Toronto-Dominion Bank re: Irrevocable Letter of Credit -Sandbury
Building Corporation
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, R.J. Harrington)
8-60 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Meeting -
April 13, 1982
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert, Wm.G. Walker)
8-61 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Agenda -Wednesday, April
14, 1982
(Information)
8-62 Assessment Region Number 14 re: History of Deleted Primary Roll Entries
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
8-63 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Ontario Home Renewal
Programme (OHRP)
(Information, R.J. Harrington)
8-64 Canadian-Dominion Leasing Corporatio Limited re: Equipment Leasing
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
8-65 Wm.G. Walker and F. Horvath memo to K.B. Rodger re: Establishment of an
Hourly Rate -1982 Summer Staff
(TABLED, RESOLUTION)
8-66 Bell Canada re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 84, Concession 1
EYS, Town of Aurora, East Side Old Yonge Street, North of Orchard Heights
Boulevard, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing # AT-82013
(Information, R.J. Harrington, s. Seibert)
8-67
8-68
Ministry of Government Services re:
York/Durham Sewage System -Section:
(Information, Solicitor)
Ministry of Natural Resources re:
78, Cone. I, W.Y.S., Town of Aurora
(Information, R.J. Harrington,
Ministry of the Environment -
Industrial Parkway -Aurora
Proposed Plan of Subivision, Part of Lot
(Golf Glen Terraces School Site) s. Seibert)
8-69 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of the 15th Meeting-
Tuesday, March 2, 1982
(Information, R.J. Harrington, s. Seibert)
8-70 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of the 11th Meeting -
Thursday, February 11, 1982
(Information, R.J. Harringron, s. Seibert)
8-71 Ministry of the Environment re: Official Plan Amendment Number 22 to the
Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area -File Number 19-0P-0025-22
(Tortorici -Elderberry Trail)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
8-72 Township of King re: CRTC Resolution
(Information)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-73 Kennel Inn re: Animal Control Rates 1982/83
(Ref. Administration Committee)
8-74 Bell Canada re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 78, Concession 1
WYS, Town of Aurora, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -File
19T-81084 (Golf Glen Terraces)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
8-75 The Regional Municipality of York-Planning re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Town of Aurora, Part Lot 83, Concession 1, W.Y.S., Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing File 19T-82021 (Sheelen)
(Information, Clerk to reply)
8-76 Hotel Aurora re: Letter of Credit
(TABLED)
Stewart:
Ostick:
Buck:
Jones:
Resolved that in view of the favourable experience and assets of Hotel
Aurora that we not require a Letter of Credit for this site plan
addition.
WITHDRAWN
Resolved that the Technical Committee be requested to recommend a
policy regarding Letters of Credit for all outside work for Commercial
Site Plans.
CARRIED
8-77 Kennel Inn re: Quarterly Report -January/February/March 1982
(Information)
8-78 Assessment Review Court re: Acknowledgement of Withdrawal -Roll Number
1946 000 030 257-00 000 -McDonald Drive E/S
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
8-79 Assessment Review Court re: Member's Hearing Notice
(Information, Wm. Johnson, K.B. Rodger)
8-80 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part of
Lot 84, Cone. I, E.Y.S., Town of Aurora (Revlis)
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
8-81 Scotiabank re: Granada Investments Limited, Letter of Guarantee Number
045/91132
(Information, K.B. Rodger to reply)
8-82 H. Borgdorff Report re: Reconstruction of Centre Street -Project Number
951
(Information, Wm.G. Walker)
8-83 The Regional Municipality of York-Health re: Agenda-Wednesday, April
7' 1982
(Information)
8-84 The Regional Municipality of York-Administration re: Agenda-Wednesday,
Apri 1 7, 1982
(Information)
8-85 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Background -March 1982
(Information)
8-86 Ministry of Government Services re: Ministry of the Environment
York/Durham Sewage System
(Information, H. Borgdorff)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-87 Ministry of Agriculture and Food re: Annual Instructional Meeting-Weed
Inspectors
(Information, R.J. Harrington to reply)
8-88 Harries, Houser, Barristers and Solicitors re: Progressive Packaging
Limited Purchase from Aurora
(Information, Clerk to reply)
8-89 Office of the Registrar General re: Form 2 Statement of Live Birth and
Form 15 Statement of Death
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
8-90 Office of the Registrar General re: Statement of Death
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
8-91 George A. Larin, Barrister, Solicitor and Notary re: McNair purchase from
Mark West Developments Limited -62 Golf Links Drive
(Information, Clerk to reply)
8-92 Cosman Insurance Adjusters Limited re: Date of Loss-March 15, 1982-
Claimant -Watson
(Information, F. Horvath, N. Weller, Wm.G. Walker)
8-93 Ontario Good Roads Association re: Directory of Company Members
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, Council Room)
8-94 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Pending Tenders
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
8~95 Bank of Montreal re: Amendment to Documentary Credit -Anton Werth
(Information, R.J. Harrington, Wm.G. Walker)
8-96 Cassels, Brock, Barristers and Solicitors re: Canadian Commercial Bank
loan to Hazelburn Farms -Alistair and Sheila Grace Thomson
(Information, Clerk to reply, R.J. Harrington)
8-97 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Ontario Home Renewal Program
(TABLED, RESOLUTION, Council)
8-98 The Regional Municipality of York re: Street Names
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
8-99 Chris Smith and Associates Developments Inc. re: Aurora Village Co-op
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
8-100 Frank Cowan Company Limited re: Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
(Information, Purchasing Co-Ordinator, Wm.G. Walker, F. Horvath, S.G.
Wilson, K.B. Rodger)
8-101 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Preliminary Water Meter Study
(Available Alternative Systems)
(Ref. Council in Committee, Wm. Johnson, H. Borgdorff, R.J. Harrington,
K. B. Rodger)
8-102 Harris, Title Inc., Trustee in Bankruptcy re: Joyce Hildred Marais-
Centennial Variety
'"''"' (Information, Wm. Johnson)
·,_, 8-103 CN Ra i1 re: Command Post
(Information, Council, S.G. Wilson)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
8-104 Ministry of the Attorney General re: Uncollectable Municipal Fines and
Costs
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
8-105 The Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's re: Resolution -Economic and
Development Report
(Ref. Economic Development Committee, C.E. Gowan)
8-106 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Barbara Armstrong, Application
429.81.A
(Information, R.J. Harrington)
8-107 Marshall, Macklin, Monaghan Limited re: Greater Realcorp Properties of
Canada Inc. -Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-79049
(Ref. Planning and Development Committee, Wm. Johnson, R.J. Harrington,
s. Seibert)
8-108 John and Margaret Trusler, 49 Spruce Street re: By-Law 2483-82
(Information)
8-109 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Proposed
Amendment Number 23 to the Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area -
19-0P-0025-23 (Golf Glen)
8-110 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Town of Aurora -
By-Laws 2483-82 (Bates) and 2486-82 (Hazelburn Farms)
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
8-111 Charles R. McNair, 62 Golf Links Drive re: Installation of Street Lighting
(TABLED)
Buck:
Jones:
Resolved that Mr. McNair be advised that street lights are to be
erected in this Subdivision in the next two (2) to four (4) weeks.
CARR I ED
8-112 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Catchbasin Cleaning Tender -Contract
Number MM 1982-1
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS)
8-113 Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada re: MS Carnation Week May 3 to May 9
(TABLED)
Buck: Resolved that the week of May 3rd to 9th, 1982 be declared Multiple
Pedersen: Sclerosis Week in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
8-114 Aurora Hydro re: Debenture Requirements -1982
(TABLED)
Pedersen: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
Stewart:
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report# 40-Leisure Services Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting was held on Wednesday April 7th, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. in the Administrative
Centre.
Present Were:
Delegations:
Councillor John West, Councillor Betty Pedersen Councillor Jan
Ochalski, Director of Leisure Services Fred Horvath, Citizen
Members J. Osborne, K. Wehrenberg, s. Shaw, J. Hayward.
Aurora Community Tennis Club Mr. Tony Georgiou, Mr. Fred Ash.
A. AURORA COMMUNITY TENNIS CLUB
1) It was agreed that the Town and the Tennis Club would engage in a
tennis instruction with the Town contribution $250.00 and the Tennis
Club contributing $750.00
2) The cost of each session comprising of 6 lessons would be:
Members Non Members
Adults $10.00
Children $7.00
Adults $15.00
Children $10.00
3) The Tennis Club will assist with the registration which would be
arranged on a Friday evening and Saturday morning.
4) The Tennis Club would enter into a lease arrangement with the Town
prior to the Summer.
B. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1) 6-72 -Mr. Blackman re: Pleasure Skating Rink
2) 6-172 -Ministry of Culture and Recreation re: Arena Study, Holland
River Valley Projects
3) 8-42 -Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Wintario Planning
Grant File Bar 81-580185 -Holland River
C. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE
1) 7-69 -Mrs. Armour re: fence repair at McMahon Park The Staff to
write and inform Mrs. Armour the Town Policy.
2) 7-96 -English Springer Club re: the use of Sheppard's Bush for Dog
Show. The Director to approve use subject to the approval of
the South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority and to inform the
Club about cleanup procedures.
3) 6-162 -Aurora Tigers Provincial Junior A Hockey Club re: Hockey
School It was recommended that the Hockey Club approach the
Leisure Services Committee in October with regard to the 1983
Hockey Camp.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
D. OLD BUSINESS
1) Wintario Information Night -The meeting scheduled for April 29th,
1982, has been postponed due to the new formation of the Ministry of
Recreation and Tourism and the Ministry of Culture and Citizenship.
2) Municipal Tour-It was recommended that the Committee visit the City
of Peterborough on June 26th, 1982.
3) Tour of Aurora West -It was recommended that the Walking Tour of the
Proposed Public Open Space System be scheduled for Saturday, June 5th,
1982.
4) Youth Centre - A questionnaire will be circulated to the members in
regard to the Youth Centre and the recent tour.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
The next meeting of the Leisure Services Committee will be held on Wednesday, May
5th, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. at the Administrative Centre.
Pedersen: Resolved that the Leisure Services Committee Report # 40 dated April
Ochalski: 7th, 1982 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Councillor Stewart in the Chair.
Report # 41 -Council in Committee Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of Council in Committee was held on Wednesday, April 14th, 1982 at 7:15
p.m. in the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Buck (7:27p.m.), Jones, Ochalski,
Ostick, Pedersen, Stewart, Stoddart, and West.
Councillor Stoddart declared a possible conflict of interest in Item 3 -Nortech
Systems International and did not take part in the consideration of or vote on any
question in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
question.
1. Letter # 7-101 -House of Commons re: Extended Area Service Plans
The Committee recommends that this item be referred to Mayor Timpson for
further report to Council.
2. Letter # 17-107 -Parks and Recreation Federation of Ontario re:
3.
Submission on the New Planning Act Concerning Parkland Conveyance
Requirements
Council in Committee recommends that this matter be deferred until a Report
has been received from the Regional Commissioner of Planning and further
that Clerk-Administrator, K.B. Rodger, be requested to comment on same.
Letter # 8-34 -Nortech Systems International re: Part 3, Registered Plan
65R-380
Received as information.
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COUNCIL HEETING ••• HONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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REPORTS OF COHHITTEES (continued)
Report # 41 -Council in Committee ••• Various Hatters
4. 1982 Five Year Capital Expenditure Forecast
The Committee recommends that a Resolution regarding the Five Year Capital
Forecast be prepared for Council's consideration at the next Council
meeting.
5. Letter# 5-96 -Flashing Red Warning Lights at St. John's Sideroad and
Highway 11
Council in Committee discussed this matter and recommends that the Town
Superintendent be requested to obtain estimates for an Amber light to be
placed at the top of the knoll on the east side of the St. John's Sideroad.
An estimate for the cost of a flashing Red light on the east side of St.
John's Sideroad only, is to also be obtained.
6. Recreation Sign -South End
The Committee was informed that permission had been granted to place this
sign at the north end of the Cenotaph property. The Committee was advised
that a donation of $3,000.00 will be made towards the cost of this sign.
Council in Committee discussed this matter at length and recommends that
this sign not be erected.
7. Extension of Closing Date
The Committee recommends that Precision Small Tools be granted an extension
until Hay 30th, 1982 on the closing date of the purchase of Industrial
Land. All other conditions of the Agreement are to remain the same.
Item 1
- 5
Item 6
CARRIED
AMENDED
Timpson:
Jones:
Resolved that this item be referred back to the Leisure Services for
more information.
Recorded Vote -Report# 41 -Council in Committee-Item# 6 -Town of Aurora
dated April 19th, 1982
Mayor George D. Timpson
Councillor J. West
Councillor E. Stewart
Councillor T. Jones
Councillor B. Pedersen
Councillor L. Ostick
Councillor E. Buck
Councillor J. Ochalski
Councillor E. Stoddart
Item 6
Item 7
CARRIED AS AMENDED
CARRIED
CARRIED 5 - 3
Yea
X
X
X
X
X
5
Absent
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X
X
X
3
Timpson:
Jones:
Resolved that the Council in Committee Report # 41 dated April 14th,
1982 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued}
Mayor Timpson in the Chair.
Report # 43 -Committee of Adjustment ••• Submission A-4-82 (Picture Homes)
Copy of Decision:
In respect of application (Form 1, Application for Minor Variance or for
Permissjon, Submission A-4-82} by Picture Homes, 2175 Sheppard Avenue East,
Willowdale, requesting relief from Town of Aurora By-Law Number 1863 (as amended}
re: Lot 2, Plan M-2035, Golf Links Drive, Aurora, as described in the subject
application, the Committee of Adjustment, Town of Aurora, has this day issued the
following Decision.
Decision: That approval was NOT GRANTED to this application.
Reasons for the Decision:
1. That the minor variance was not considered minor.
2. As it is a new development a building plan could be chosen that
would not encroach on either side.
Signed on this 22nd day of March, 1982.
Date of Submission to the Applicant: 23rd day of March, 1982.
Date of Notice of Last Date of Appeal of Decision: 23rd day of March, 1982.
Last Date of Appeal of Decision: 12th day of April, 1982
Pedersen: Resolved that Committee of Adjustment Report # 43 (Submission A-4-82 -
Picture Homes) dated March 23, 1982 be received. Stewart:
Report# 44-Administration Committee ••• Various Matters
Councillor Jones in the Chair.
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Administration Committee was held on Tuesday, April 13th, 1982 in
the Mayor's Office at 3:00p.m.
Present Were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillor Earl Stewart, and Councillor
Jan Ochalski. Councillor John West sent his regrets.
1. Letter 7-95 -Aurora Minor Lacrosse Association -Annual Town of Aurora
Lacrosse Tournament
2.
The Committee recommends that the Town of Aurora support this annual event
with a grant in the amount of $250.00 to help offset the cost of renting
floor time in the Community Centre. The Committee advises that in 1981,
this new tournament was founded with Town assistance and the Town of Aurora
donated a trophy to be used to recognize the winners of the Tournament.
Letter 7-98 -Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers
Incorporated
The Committee recommends that memberships in this Association, at a cost of
$30.00 each, be taken out on behalf of Mr. Roy Harrington, Chief Building
Official, Mr. Bill Benzies, and Mr. Steve Douglas.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 44 -Administration Committee ••• Various Matters (continued)
3. Transit Fares -Aurora Transportation System
The Committee recommends that fares be adjusted according to the following
recommendations:
Fare Present Rate
Adults 40: Students 30
Senior Citizens 25
Children (Under 12) 20~
Recommended Rate
50! 40
25
25~
The Committee recommends that the new recommended fares go into effect June
1st, 1982. The Committee advises that the last time fares were increased
was March 1st, 1980.
4. Town of Aurora Bus Route
The Committee recommends that the following changes be adopted in the route
for the Town of Aurora local bus. The changes are outlined on a map attached
to this report as an appendix. The present route is indicated on the Town
of Aurora local bus schedule.
The Committee recommends that these changes be implemented June 1st, 1982
subject to concurrence and an appropriate time schedule being drawn up by
Travelways Transit Limited.
5. Property Standards Committee Appointment
The Committee recommends that Mr. Victor Priestly be reappointed to the
Property Standards Committee for a three year term which will continue his
previous term, and will expire on May 20th, 1984, and shall continue until
such time as he is reappointed or a successor is appointed.
6. Next Meeting
Item 1
- 2
Item 3
Items 4
- 6
The next meeting of the Administration Committee, regularly scheduled for
April 26th, 1982 has been cance 11 ed. The next meeting will be therefore,
Monday, May lOth, 1982 at 3:00p.m.
CARRIED
CARRIED
CARRIED
Timpson: Resolved that the Administration Committee Report # 44 dated April
13th, 1982 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
Stewart:
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 45 -Economic Development Committee ••• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on Thursday, April 19th,
1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Chairman, Councillor E. Stewart and Councillors T. Jones and E.
Stoddart.
1. Review of March 18th, 1982 Meeting
(a) Old Police Building
No further report from Solicitor.
(b) Development of Downtown Core (BIA)
Mr. Al Warren, President of Business and Professional Association, has
reported to Council and a by-law is going to Council on April 19th,
1982 re: designating Business Improvement Area.
(c) History of Aurora
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Newmarket has been engaged to do an edit of 10
years at a cost not to exceed $150.00, plus out of pocket expenses.
The Committee will review the results of this edit before proceeding
further.
(d) Hosting O.I.D.C. -June 1983 Meeting
Acceptance of Aurora's offer to host the O.I.D.C. meeting on June 23rd
and 24th, 1983 has been received and Hotel Aurora has been advised that
we wish to reserve 50 rooms for the 22nd and 23rd and the Banquet Hall
for June 24th. Volunteers for assistance from Council would be most
appreciated by the Committee.
2. 50% Share of Industrial Show Costs
The bill is now in re:
$354.78. The Committee
this amount.
the Industrial Show costs and Aurora's share is
authorized payment to the Chamber of Commerce for
3. Proposal for New Town Brochure
The Committee reviewed a draft of the proposed new brochure for the Town of
Aurora to be distributed by the Chamber of Commerce and the Town. The
preliminary cost is estimated at between $9,000.00 and $10,000.00 for 10,000
copies and it was suggested that the Town and the Chamber would share the
cost.
As many changes are likely to be made before the final draft will be ready
for the printers, the Committee is withholding any decision or
recommendation on this matter.
4. Industrial Land Sales
It was noted that the 1.878 acres repurchased from Nortech Industries has
been resold to Cardiff Investments with closing May 10, 1982. Progressive
Packaging have advised that they will be exercising their option on the 2.59
acres with closing slated for May 31, 1982. 2nd and 3rd York Realty will
close at the end of this month on the 3.798 and the 3.576 acre parcels and
Tzarik's 1.079 acres on May 1, 1982. These sales will put the Industrial
Account back into a credit balance.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 45-Economic Development Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
4. Industrial Land Sales (continued)
This still leaves a 2.137 acre parcel and a 3.151 acre parcel for sale in
the northern Industrial Park. The decision to purchase is still pending on
the 2.956 acre parcel at the south end of Park # 2 but negotiations are
still in progress.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Stewart:
Jones:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolved that the Economic Development Committee Report # 45 dated
April 15th, 1982 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of
the rorporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
1. Industrial Park Tax Write Off
Stewart: Resolved that this matter be referred to the Administration Committee.
Stoddart:
CARRIED
2. Salary Grid for Summer Staff
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of K.B. Rodger,
Clerk-Administrator, the salary grid for summer staff be set at $3.75
to a maximum of $4.25.
AMENDED
Reso 1 ved that the figure of $3.75 be de 1 eted and the words "minimum
wage" be inserted there.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
3. Taxes -Written Off
Stewart:
Jones:
Resolved that the following taxes be written off, details which are on
file with the Treasurer's Office, be approved and the Mayor issue
orders on the Treasurer for the same, and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto.
1981
1982
Total
CARRIED
$1,210.51
48.36
$1,258.87
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4. Tender Award-Superior Sewer Services Limited
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved that upon the recommendation of Wm.G. Walker, the tender for
Contract Number MM 1982-1 for r.atchbasin Cleaning be awarded to
Superior Sewer Services Limited in the amount of $4,755.00 and the Seal
of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
5. Home Renewal Program
Pedersen: Whereas the Town of Aurora, has previously indicated its desire to
participate in the Ontario Home Renewal Program •nd has found that all
provincial funding has already been allocated;
Stewart:
And Whereas, the Town has been advised that new funding is available,
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
1. That, the Clerk-Administrator be authorized and instructed to make
aplication to the provinc'ial authorities for a grant for the
O.H.R.P. Project for the current fiscal year, and
2. That, The Region of York be requested to reply that they will not
be applying for Aurora's share of such grant program, and
3. That, the Clerk-Administrator supply all other information and be
authorized to sign any documentation to secure such loan program.
CARRIED
6. Five Year Capital Forecast
Stewart: Whereas the Town of Aurora, has endeavoured to pay capital expenditures
on a pay-as-you-go basis and, Jones:
Whereas the Aurora Hydro Commission has experienced a particularly
heavy expenditure for 1982 which is of urgent consideration, and in the
estimated amount of $400,000.00.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
1. That the Five Year Capital forecast for the Town of Aurora be filed
with nil planned municipal debenture requirements for the years
1982 -1986, and
2. That the Region of York be requested to seek approval, as
expeditiously as possible, the amount of $400,000.00 from the
Ontario Municipal Board for the purposes of Aurora Hydro Electric
Commission the repayment of which will be recoverable from Hydro
rates for a period not to exceed 10 years.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Taxi By-Law
Councillor Stewart stated he was not aware a change had been made in the
Sunset Clause in By-Law Number 2492-82. Mayor Timpson advised it had been
changed and copies given to Councillors for their perusal with the Agenda
for the April 5th Council meeting, at which meeting the By-law had been
adopted by Council.
2. Lights-St. John's Sideroad
Pedersen:
Stewart:
Resolved that the Amber Light be installed on the St. John's Sideroad
at the top of the knoll as soon as possible.
CARRIED
3. Library Board Offer from McDonald's
Councillor Buck requested information on why the Library Board had turned
down an offer from "McDonald's" to give out certificates for return of
overdue books.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, APRIL 19th, 1982
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued}
3. Library Board Offer from McDonald's (continued)
BY-LAWS
Mayor Timpson advised it was not the practice of the Library Board to
encourage commercial enterprises to become involved in Library business.
Stewart: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Jones:
NEW BUSINESS
Bill Number 2490-82 -Being a By-Law to provide for interest to be
added to tax arrears •
••• be read a Third Time.
CARRIED
1. Mayor Information to Council
Mayor Timpson advised Council members of the following ~atters:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Region Bus Tour -April 23, 1982
Public Meeting-April 22, 1982 -By-Law Number 2494-82
(Bentl ey-Barfit) and By-Law Number 2496-82 (Sunoco)
Aurora Hockey Teams (Juveniles, Midgets and PeeWees) have all won
All-Ontario Championships
ADJOURNMENT
Jones: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:13 p.m.
CARRIED
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Mayor Q I clerk