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MINUTES OF THE 18TH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 1982 AT 8:00 P.M.
Present Were: Mayor Timpson and Councillors Buck, Jones, Ochalski, Ostick,
Pedersen, Stewart, Stoddart and West.
Mayor Timpson requested all present to rise for a two minute silence in tribute to.
the late former Premier John Robarts.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Timpson declared a possible conflict of interest in accounts paid to the York
Region Board of Education 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 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 West declared a possible conflict of interest in accounts paid to Home
Hardware 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.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Stoddart: Resolved that the minutes of the Council Meeting of October 4th, 1982
Buck: be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
West: Resolved that the following capital accounts in the total amount of
Pedersen: $14,055.94, 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.
Stewart:
Jones:
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
Across Canada Mobile
PARKS RESERVE
duToit Associates Ltd.
duToit Associates Ltd.
WATERWORKS RESERVE
Region of York
Two-Way Radio
Aurora Arena Study
Holland River Vally Study
Groundwater Exploration
CARRIED
913.80
5,500.00
4,380.00
3,262.14
Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of $67,848.72,
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.
ALLIANCE RESERVE
R. V. Anderson Assoc
Kleenway Construction
Hallmark Cards
Trow Limited
Holding and Jones Ltd.
Malik and Associates
Brian Thomas and Associates
Horton Wallace and Davies Ltd.
Hough, Stanzbury and Michalski
Vito Ventrella
Morrison Beatty Ltd.
CARRIED
8,770.00
42,625.00
6,000.00
571.00
90.00
205.00
541.00
2,600.00
2,732.00
1,432.00
2,282'.72
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS (continued)
West:
Stewart:
Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of
$1,996,383.36 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
Factory Theatre $
McMahon Park
Victoria Hall
Church Street
Band Shell
Parks Building
Building
Canteen
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
76.70
156.44
177.66
1,202.12
12.21
26.89
9,133.03
2,529.62
$
5,111.30
41,882.06
2,789.62
2,295.18
1,652.02
11,662.65
1,363.77
2,921.18
69,677.78
$ 1,926,705.58
18-1 South Lake Simcoe Conservation ·Authority re: Distribution of "Conservation
Clips" newsletter to Members of Council
( I11format ion)
18-2 Canada Life re: notification of planned request for appointment to show
new Balanced Financial Planning Service
( Information, K.B. Rodger)
18-3 York County Board of Education re: list of dates of meetings of York
County Board of Education and its Standing Committees which will occur
during period October 18, 1982 to November 8, 1982
(Information, Council Room)
18-4 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Awards Program and Award
nomination form
(Ref. Council in Committee)
18-5 Hopedale Farms Limited re: request for tree removal
(Ref. Council in rommittee, N. Weller)
18-6 Christy and Franciscus M. LeRoij re: request for crossing guard on Aurora
Heights Drive opposite Laurentide Avenue
(Ref. Council in Committee)
18-7 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Minutes
for September 28, 1982
(Information)
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
18-8 Reid and Associates Limited re: Drawings for Weir and Intermittent Pond at
rear of Fire Hall
(Information, K.B. Rodger to reply)
18-9 York County Board of Education re: letter stating no objection to by-law
#2525-82 Town of Aurora)
(Information, R.J. Harrington)
18-10 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: letter stating no objection
to by-law 2525-82 Town of Aurora)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, C.E. Gowan)
18-11 Strathy, Archibald & Seagram re: request to check for claims against 8
Bluegrass Drive re: Collateral Mortgage
(Information, Wm. Johnson to reply)
18-12 York Region.al Land Division Committee re: Minutes of 50th Committee
meeting August lOth, 1982
18-13
(Information)
Regional Municipality of York re:
from Town of Aurora re: exemption
Act re: Part lot 1 plan 246
(Information)
letter stating consideration of request
of lands from section 36 the Planning
18-14 Judith Zelmanovits re: letter concerning the display of pornographic
material, support of Mayor Timpson's efforts re: local calling privileges
to Toronto, reconstruction of George Street
(Ref. Council in Committee)
18-15 Town of Whitchurch Stouffville re: Fire Protection Agreement between Towns
of Aurora and Whitchurch Stouffville
(Information, S.G. Wilson, Wm. Johnson)
18-16 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of the 51st Meeting,
Tuesday, August 17, 1982
(Information)
18-17 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of 52nd meeting Tuesday,
August ?", 1982
(Information)
18-18 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of 54th meeting Tuesday,
August 31, 1982
(Information)
18-19 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Minutes of the 55th meeting
Tuesday, September 14, 1982
(Information)
18-20 Regional Municipality of York re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision Part Lot
79, Concession 1 Granada Investments Limited
(Planning and Development Committee)
18-21 Allen and Sherriff Architects re: confirmation of request by Mr. Mould to
attend Council in Committee meeting re: land development east of Yonge
St. and West of Old Yonge St.
(Council in Committee, E.V. Stewart)
18-22 Alliance Building Corporation re: Accounts Payable -Allaura Blvd -Phase
I and Industrial Parkway-Phase II
(Treasurer, R. Thomson, K.B. Rodger)
18-23 Helen Zadorozniak re: Application for Employment
(Information, Clerk to reply)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
18-24 Mrs. Kathy Haworth re: account of accident as a result of sagging tennis
court nets -Fleury Park
(Leisure Services Committee, Fred Horvath, Clerk acknowledge)
18-25 City of St. Catherines re: New Director of Personnel -James P. Brady
(Information
,.", 18-26 Lottery Licence re: Knights of Columbus Aurora Council #6519 -Monte Carlo
Event
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18-27 Bell Canada re:
corner of George
(Wm. Walker
Notice of Claim re: damage done to buried cable, s.w.
St. and Hawthorne Lane
Invoice Claim file)
18-28 Rethink Incorporated re: Invoice# 101 re: professional fees and
expenses incurred to date for preparation of plans for selected parks in
Aurora
(Leisure Services Committee, Fred Horvath)
18-29 Emlea Farms re: letter advising that Ambassadors Drum and Bugle Corps can
no longer practice on property of Ernest Ofenheim Estate
(Information, J. Insley, R.J. Harrington)
18-30 Corbett, Montgomery and Associates re: request for reduction of Letter of
Credit re: Hazelburn Farm Inc.
(Wm. Walker, J.D. Reid and Assoc., R.J. Harrington)
18-31 Ontario Municipal Board re: Restricted Area By-law 2500-82
(C.E.Gowan, R.Thomson, Economic Development Committee)
18-32 Kennel Inn re: quarterly report for animal control services period
July/August/September 1982
(Information, Administration Committee)
18-33 Kennel Inn re: report of patrolling officers during special patrolling
hours on weekends during July, August, September
(Information, Administration Committee)
18-34 Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee re: request to be
advised of nature of architecture of new church building
(Council in Committee)
18-35 Isenberg and Associates Solicitors re: D'Alessandro purchase from Bay
Tower Homes lot 41, Plan M-57, Aurora re: Notice of Agreement
(R.J. Harrington)
18-36 Regional Municipality of York re: Minutes of Administrative Committee,
Wednesday, October 13, 1982
(Information)
18-37 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Minutes,
October 5, 1982
(Information)
18-38 Frank R. Matt Solicitor re: Eustace Compass, accident on Tennis courts
Fleury Park
(Fred Horvath, Clerk 'cknowledge)
18-39 Lisa A. Smith re: Summary of Events concerning drainage problems at 105
Tyler Street
(Wm. Walker K.B. Rodger)
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
18-40 Bell Canada re: letter introducing Traffic Operator Position System
effective October 16, 1982 for the Aurora exchange. Invitation to Open
House -date to be decided
(Information)
18-41 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Schedule of renral rates
for construction equipment
(Information, Wm. Walker)
18-42 Fred J. Bolsby, Fire Prevention Officer re: Fire Marshal's Order re:
234-244 Yonge Street S.
(K.B.Rodger)
18-43 Ministry of Transportation and Communi ct at i ens re: Minutes of OUTA-MTC
advisory committee meeting, September 17th, 1982
(Information)
18-44 American Lafrance re: information regarding various fire fighting
apparatus
(S.G. Wilson)
18-45 BILD Ontario re: News Release re: BILD Commitments reaching $1.343
Billion
(Information)
18-46 Aurora: Bathurst & Wellington Streets Joint Venture (J.J. Buist Development
Manager) re: Residential Subdivision 19T-80094 Phase 1
(Technical Committee)
18-47 Wm. Walker, Town Superintendent re: Interim Payment Certificate No. 3,
George Street Reconstruction, Contract No. M.C.l982-3
(TABLED RESOLUTION)
18-48 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Ontario Urban Transit
Fact Book providing summary of the operating characteristics and results
measurements pertaining to Ontario's Municipal Transit System for 1981
(Information)
18-49 C.H. Duncan, Clerk, Township of King re: Notice of Application to the
Ontario Municipal Board for approval of a By-law to regulate land use passed
pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act
(Planning and Development Committee, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
18-50 Regional Municipality of York re: acknowledgement of subdivision
application submitted under Section 36 of the Planning Act. Blocks 6-11 and
Part Block 4, Plan M-2036, Town of Aurora)
(Information)
18-51 Town of Richmond Hill re: Application submitted by Miller Paving Limited
request to amend the zoning By-law 189-78
(R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert, Planning and Development Committee)
18-52 Fred Horvath re: his concern of the York Durham Sewage System and the
effects it will have on recreation programs during its construction)
(Technical Committee)
18-53 Bank of Montreal re: Irrevocable letter of Credit No. 2949-222 (Ventrella
Bros.)
(Information)
18-54 Group Eight Engineering Limited re: Invoice re: Aurora Arena
Re-certification-P.O. #01279
(Fred Horvath)
18-55 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Finn re: letter stating water and sewage damage done
to home due to collapsed sewer
(Wm. Walker, K.B. Rodger)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
18-56 Regional Municipality of York re: Town of Aurora By-law 2478-82, Part lot
80, Concession 1 W.Y.S.
(Information)
18-57 Toronto Dominion Bank re: Irrevocable letter of Credit in amount of
$6,000.00 (Sandbury Building Corporation)
(Information)
18-58 Toronto Dominion Bank re: Irrevocable letter of Credit in amount of
$4,000.00 (Sandbury Building Corporation)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, Wm. Walker)
18-59 Ontario Municipal Board re: Board's Order that By-law 2505-82 is approved
(C.E. Gowan, R.J. Harrington,)
18-60 Urban Development Institute/Ontario re: Information regarding Workshop #2
(Information)
18-61 Matsui, Vanstone, Freeman, (Architects) re: Comments further to site
meeting of September 30, 1982 regarding Aurora Co-op
(R.J. Harrington)
18-62 Gottlieb, Hoffman, Chaiton and Kumer (Barristers & Solicitors) re: request
for list of deficiencies in work done by Frank Happe Construction at Lot 15,
Plan M-51, Allaura Blvd. which were verified by the Building and Plumbing
Inspectors
(Wm. Walker, R.J. Harrington)
18-63 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: announcement regarding
Ontario Municipal Training Program for 1983
(Clerk-Administrator)
18-64 Knox, Martin, Kretch, Limited re: Summary of Site Meeting No.12 held in
Aurora between Ontario Land Corporation and Springburn Subdivision
(Information, D. Taylor)
18-65 Strathy Archibald and Seagram re: Aurora sale to Precision Small Parts
Limited, Part of Lot 87 Plan 246 Aurora
(Information, Councillor E. Stewart)
18-66 Ontario Good Roads Association re: Request for resolutions, proposals of
names for recognition, for finalizing plans for the 1983 Convention.
(Works Committee)
18-67 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: list of available
educational programmes on quality standards and design and construction
technology for municipal employees
(Wm. Walker, Works Committee)
18-68 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Notice of the signing of
Construction Agreement by Deputy Minister (Highway 11 Connecting Link
Appendix 11, Traffic Signals at Brookland Dr. & Hwy. 11 and Alterations to
Signals at Hwy. 11 and Dunning Avenue)
(Wm. Walker)
18-69 Bell Canada re: Statement of repair costs due to damaged buried cable-
s.w. corner of George Street and Hawthorne Lane
(Information, Wm. Walker)
18-70 Regional Municipality of York re: letter advising that land requirements
for Part Lot 1, Registered Plan 102, Town of Aurora formerly King, Parts 3
and 4, Plan 65R-5467, Regional Road, Zoning By-law No. 2478-82 have been
satisfied insofar as Region is concerned
(R.J. Harrington, C.E. Gowan)
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
18-71 York County Board of Education re: Motions passed during meeting of the
Board with respect to the proposed new arena
(Counci 1 in Committee)
18-72 Aurora Fire Department re: Activity Report
(Public Safety Committee)
18-73 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Project 951 -
Reconstruction of Centre Steet. Addendum to Contract Approval dated
81-08-06
(Reid and Associates, Wm. Johnson)
18-74 Aurora Hydro re: Notice of approval for capital expenditures budget of
$763,000.00 by Ontario Hydro. Request for release of $100,000.00 to pay
invoices issued to Aurora Hydro for the Golf Glen Subdivision
(TABLED Council in Committee)
18-75 St. Joseph's Separate School re: request to consider proposal for a
three-way stop and a crossing guard at intersection of Murray Drive and
Glass Drive
(Council in Committee)
18-76 Strathv nrchibald and Seagram re: Granada Investments Limited -inquiries
re: requirements of the Town by way of grants of easements, rights-of-ways,
transfers or partial cessations in connection with Plans of Subdivision
(Wm. Walker, Clerk to reply)
18-77 D. Miklas & Associates Limited re: Aurora Highlands Subdivision-grading
and sodding
(Wm. Walker, R.J. Harrington)
18-78 York Region Roman Catholic School Board re: letter stating non-objection
to Proposed Plan of Sudbdivision-Part Lot 81, 82, Concession 1 W.Y.S. Town
of Aurora (Salpam)
(R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
18-79 Knox, Martin, Kretch, Limited re: Springburn Subdivision Phase II -
results of Bacteriological Analysis of water samples and confirmation of
conversation re: service connections on Corbett Crescent
(D. Taylor)
18-80 York Region Roman Catholic School Board re: letter stating non-objection to
Proposed Plan of Subdivision -Part Lot 79, Concession 1, Town of Aurora
(Granada IV Murray and Kennedy)
(R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
18-81 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram re: J.O.G. Holdings Inc. purchase from the
Town of Aurora, Part Lot 87, Plan 246, Aurora
(Information)
18-82 Ministry of Energy re: results of Municipal Oil Conversion and Energy
Conservation Program Phase 2 -Energy Conservation
(Information)
18-83 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: request to Council to review
existing Municipal Private Acts, with the goal of repealing those which no
longer serve a useful purpose.
(Information)
18-84 Mr. Norman Weller re: memo to Fred Horvath recommending tree removal at 11
Ransom Street
(Council in Committee)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
18-85 Dr. Jan Bottenheim re: concerns over installation of new Hydro Cable, and
repairs made to storm sewer
(Wm.Walker)
18-86 Ontario Executive Council re: Public Inquiry into Fire Safety in Highrise
Buildings
(S.G. Wilson, Public Safety Committee, R.J. Harrington)
18-87 Canuck Garage Doors re: request to be put on Tender list
(Purchasing)
18-88 Town of Whitchurch Stouffville re: copy of Nomination Notice to Separate
School Electors of the Town of Aurora which will be published in Banner and
The Era on October 6, 1982
(C. E. Gowan)
18-89 Aird and Berlis re: Austin purchase from D'Amico various inquiries re:
performance bond, subdivision agreement, registering release
(R. J. Harrington)
18-90 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Use of Sheppard's Bush
Conservation Area
(F. Horvath)
18-91 Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Community Recreation Centres Act,
1974 -Project: Improvements to Confederation Park
(F. Horvath)
18-92 Ministry of the Environment re: news release -"Environment Ontario applies
for intervention rights in U.S. EPA, Hooker Chemicals and Plastics Corp.
Negotiations"
18-93 Rand Engineering Corporation re: Hazelburn Farm-Estate Residential
Subdivision
(Wm. Walker, J.D. Reid, R.J.Harrington)
18-94 Mitchell, Pound and Braddock Limited re: Three Seasons Homes Limited
Subdivision, -concerns regarding proposal for expansion of the Town's water
distribution system
(Technical Committee, K.B. Rodger)
18-95 Granada Investments re: Subdivision application -Blocks 6-11 and Part
Block 4, Conc.l Registered Plan M-2036
(S. Seibert, Wm. Johnson (cheque)
18-96 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Background-September 27,
1982
(Information)
18-97 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Background -September 13,
1982
(Information)
18-98 Canadian Pipeling Cleaning re: Foam swabbing of various watermains in
Aurora -Contract MM 82-3
(Information)
18-99 Tanzola and Sorbara Solicitors re: Elio Painting Limited sale to Dalv
Construction Ltd., Pt. Lot 77, Concession 1, E.Y.S., Aurora being Pt. 5,
Plan 65R-3453
(Wm. Walker, Clerk to reply)
18-100 D. Miklas and Associates Limited re: Aurora Highlands Subdivision-
sodding and grading of lots
(Wm. Walker)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
18-101 F.J. Bolsby, Fire Prevention Officer re: Fire Inspection Town Offices
(R. J. Harrington, Clerk to reply)
18-102 Regional Municipality of York re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision Part Block
A, R.P. 550. Town of Aurora File 19T-81087
(Wm. Walker, Reid and Assoc., R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
18-103 Touche Ross Limited re: Greater Realcorp Properties of Canada Inc. (In
Receivership) and Aurora Property
(Technical Committee, Clerk to reply)
18-104 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce re: Irrevocable Letter of Credit for
$150,000.00 (Bevark Holdings)
(Wm. Walker, R.J. Harrington)
18-105 Canadian Acoustical Association re: Notice of three two-day seminars
Noise in Workplace, Noise Control in Land Use Planning, Vibration
(Information)
18-106 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Memorandum -Ad Hoc Committee
concerned with improving Regional Government
(Information)
18-107 Susan Seibert, Planner re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision -Part Lot 79,
Concession 1, Granada Investments Ltd., Murray/Kennedy Subdivision -Notice
of Circulation of Plan
(Information)
18-108 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Background -September 20,
1982
(Information)
18-109 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: request for policy or by-law
on in-camera meetings
(Clerk to reply)
18-110 Borden and Elliot re: Lot 6, Plan M-70 -sodding front part of lot
(Wm. Walker, R.J. Harrington)
18-111 Regional Municipality of York re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision 19T-81087 -
Granada (Brookland)
(Wm. Walker, J. D. Reid and Assoc., R.J. Harrington, S.Seibert,
Technical Committee)
18-112 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Proposed Amendment No. 20 to
the Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area-File No. 19-0P-0025-20
(S. Seibert, R.J. Harrington, Council in Committee)
18-113 Canadian Federation of University Women, York County Club re: Resolution
dealing with children and pornography
(Inforamtion)
18-114 Regional Municipality of York re: Memo -payment of professional fees
(A.J. Diamond and Planners Limited)
(TABLED RESOLUTION)
18-115 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Proposed plan of Subdivision
Pt. Lot 78, Cone. 1 W.Y.S. Town of Aurora #19T-81084
(Wm. Walker, J. D. Reid and Assoc., R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
18-116 Ministry of the Environment re: 19T-81087, Town of Aurora, Part Lot A,
R.P. 550 (Granada-Brookland) water and sewage services
(Wm. Walker, J.D. Reid and Assoc., R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
18-117 Ministry of the Environment re: By-law 2507-82 (Old Park Holdings)
(Wm. Walker, J.D. Reid and Assoc., R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
18-118 Ministry of Transportation and Communictaions re: Notification of payment
of Project #82-75125 (Pavement and Curb repairs) by Job Creation Program -
BILD 2
(Wm. Walker, Wm. Johnson)
18-119 General Code Publishers Corporation re: codification of by-laws
(K.B. Rodger)
18-120 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: conversation regarding
Wm. Walker's priority of requests for Hwy. 11 Connecting Link construction
projects
(Wm. Walker)
18-121 A.E. LePage re: Invoice containing estimate of repair to 78 Tyler Street
caused during re-construction of George Street
(Wm. Walker)
18-122 Reid and Associates re: reply to letter sent by F. Horvath re: York
Durham Sewage System -Aurora Collector Sewer
(F. Horvath)
18-123 Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Aurora Bowl Recreational Facility
request for lounge licence
(R.J. Harrington, S.G. Wilson, Council in Committee)
18-124 Higgins Consulting Engineers and Planners re: P.J. Avery Pat lot 77
Concession 1, request-processing of Official Plan Amendment
(R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert, Planning and Development Committee, Wm.
Johnson)
18-125 Dr. B.R. Moore re: opposition to construction of sidewalks on South side
of Golf Links Drive
(Wm. Walker, Clerk to reply)
18-126 Aurora Public Library re: passing of motion-request Town Council's
approval to utilize automation project funds for the installation of a fire
alarm system
(Council in Committee)
18-127 Mary Harris re: crossing guard and three way stop at intersection of Glass
and Murray drive
(DELEGATION)
18-128 Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Fire Investigation Courses
(S.G. Wilson, Public Safety Committee)
18-129 Ministry of Government Services re: Durham/York Sewer Project
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS)
West: Resolved that permission be granted to the Ministry of Government
Pedersen: Services to store materials and some equipment on lands, owned by R.
West:
Jones:
Case, on the East side of Yonge Street North for a period of one (1)
year, November 1982 to November 1983.
Be It Further Resolved That the Ministry of Government Services be
advised that this area must be screened from Yonge Street with
see-through screening to protect the area from any vandalism.
CARRIED
Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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DELEGATIONS
1. Letter # 18-127 -Mary Harris re: Request for Crossing Guard and Three-Way
Stop at Intersection of Murray and Glass Drive
Mrs. Harris appeared before the Council to express concern regarding the
school children having to cross the road at Murray and Glass Drive. Mrs.
Harris requested a school crossing guard and a three-way stop at this
l oc at ion.
Mayor Timpson advised Mrs. Harris that a survey pertaining to the need of
school crossing guards is to be undertaken at this location. Mrs. Harris
was advised that this matter would be discussed again at the Council in
Committee meeting of October 27, 1982.
Pedersen: Resolved that a temporary crossing guard be hired for this location
pending Council's consideration of this matter on October 27, 1982. West:
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report# 82-Leisure Services Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Leisure Services Committee was held on Wednesday, October 6th,
1982 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor John West, Councillor Betty Pedersen, Councillor Jan
Ochalski, Director of Leisure Services Fred Horvath.
Citizen Members Klaus Wehrenberg, Vivian Seaman, Susan Shaw.
Absent: Doug MacPherson, Joan Osborne.
A. DELEGATION -RE: Youth Centre
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
a)
b)
c)
Barry Thornbury -Aurora -Newmarket, Kiwanis Club
Mr. Thornbury appeared before the Leisure Services Advisory Committee to
discuss the possibility of developing with the Town of Aurora a program for
the Youth.
After discussion, the committee makes the following recommendations:
That the Aurora Newmarket Kiwanis Club, in co-operation with the Department
of Leisure Services, operate a Youth Centre on Fridays from seven to ten
p.m. at the Church Street School with an admission fee of 504.
That supervision to be provided by the Kiwanis Club be satisfactory to the
Leisure Services Committee
That the Town of Aurora be responsible for printing and advertising costs;
the Kiwanis Club be responsible for supplying suitable games and arranging
activities '
CORRESPONDENCE -Received for Information
Letter 15-41 -Ministry of Tourism and Recreation -Arena Feasibility Study
Letter 15-98 -Devins Drive Public School re: Letter of Appreciation to
Denise Haak
Letter 16-1 -Ministry of Tourism and Recreation-Holland River Park area
Letter 17-120 -Ontario Ministry of Labour re: Aurora Community Centre.
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COUNCIL MEE/ING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 82-Leisure Services Committee ... Various Matters
C. NEW BUS I NESS
1. Ontario Arenas Association Inc. -Yearly Membership
It was recommended that the Town pay the 1982-1983 membership fee of $35.00
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Item A AMENDMENT
Resolved that the following be included in this item:
d) for a trial period of 6 months~ November 1982 to May 1983,
e) Age Limit 12 years to 15 years, inclusive.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Item A CARRIED
Item B.1
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West: Resolved that the Leisure Services Committee Report # 82 dated October
Pedersen: 6th, 1982 be accepted as amended and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
rouncillor Stewart in the Chair.
Report# 83-Administration Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Administration Committee was held on Tuesday, October 12th, 1982
at 3:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Office.
Present were: Mayor George D. Timpson, Councillor Joun West, and
Councillor Earl Stewart.
1. Letter 17-109-Aurora Hydro -Upgrading of Software System on Computer
The Committee recommends that authorization be given to proceed with the
upgrading of the software system on the Aurora Hydro computer to make
changes in the bi 11 i ng program for Aurora Water. The program changes wi 11
cost about $1,000.00 and the Committee recommends that this funding be taken
from the Waterworks Reserve Account.
2. Aurora Banner -Industrial Supplement
The Committee recommends that a full-page ad in this tabloid sized
supplement at a cost of $500.00 be authorized. The Committee advises that
the supplement is to be published in late October. The Committee further
recommends that this expenditure be charged to 7400-45.
3. Letters Received as Information
Letter 18-32 -Kennel Inn -Quarterly Report
Letter 18-33 -Kennel Inn -Report re: Summer Patrols
Timpson: Resolved that the Administration Committee Report # 83 dated October
12th, 1982 be accepted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
West:
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Mayor Timpson in the Chair.
Report# 84-Planning and Development Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Planning and Development Committee was held on Tuesday, October
12, 1982 in the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor B. Pedersen, Chairperson; Councillor J. West; Mrs. S.
Seibert, Planner; R.J. Harrington, Secretary.
Absent: Councillor E. Buck
A. PLANS OF SUBDIVISION:
1. Letters #17-18 & 18-20-Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 79, Cone. 1, WYS,
19T-82046 -Granada Investments Ltd.
The Plan is being circulated in the usual Town approved manner.
2. Golf Glen Terraces Limited, 19T-81084, Block C, Plan 579, & Part Lot 78,
Cone. , W. Y. S.
The Committee perused Mrs. Seibert's Report, and would recommend approval of
the Draft Plan conditions as attached hereto
B. RE-ZONING APPLICATIONS:
1. Letter #17-42 -Three Seasons Homes Limited, Forsite Homes Ltd., Patrician
Homes Ltd., Part Lot 82, Cone. 1, WYS.
2.
The Committee recommends the re-zoning application proceed in the usual
manner.
Letter #17-51 -Re-zoning application, Wellington Investments Ltd., corner
of Well1ngton and Mill Streets.
The proposed development will consist of 70 apartment units and 40 senior
citizen suites, on a 2-acre parcel of land.
The Committee recommends the parking requirements for the
units be at a ratio of 0.4 parking spaces for each unit.
proposed By-Law is attached to this report.
senior citizen
A copy of the
C. Letters Received as Information:
1. #17-64 -Proposed Amendment No. 18 to Aurora Official Plan, Dical
Investments, Part Lots 11 & 12, Cone. 1 E.Y.S.
2.
This letter was received as information.
and Planners -Avery, Part Lot 77, Cone. 1,
This letter was deferred to the next Planning and Development Committee
meeting.
The Planning & Development Committee meeting scheduled for November 9, 1982 has
been replaced by a Council in Committee Meeting at the Community Centre Auditorium,
to discuss the Downtown Core Study
The next scheduled Planning & Development Committee meeting will be held on
Tuesday, November 16, 1982 at 7:30 p.m.
Pedersen:
West:
Resolved that the Planning and Development Committee Report # 84 dated
October 12th, 1982 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1982
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Councillor West in the Chair.
Report # 85 -Council in Committee Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of Council in Committee was held on Wednesday, October 13th, 1982 at 7:00
p.m. in the Administrative Centre.
Present were: Mayor Timpson, Councillors Buck (7:10) T. Jones, B. Pedersen, J.
Ochalski, L. Ostick, E. Stoddart, E. Stewart, J. West
A. DELEGATIONS
1. Mr. Alan Sherriff and Mr. D. Allan appeared on behalf of the owners of the
property to present a proposal for land east of Yonge St., west of Old Yonge
St. opposite St. Andrews College. Council was advised that luxurious town
houses were planned for this area, 4-5 units per acre.
The Committee recommends that this proposal be referred to the Planning and
Development Committee for a study and report.
B. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter #17-23 Ontario Building Officials Association
Council in Committee recommends that this resolution be endorsed and the
office of Premier Davis, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be
advised of said endorsement.
2. Letter #18-4 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Conservation
Awards Program
Council recommends that this letter be tabled to the next Council in
Committee meeting.
3. Letter #18-5 Hopedale Farms Limited-Tree removal -11 Ransom Street
The Committee recommends that this tree be removed.
4. Letter 18-6 Mr. and Mrs LeRoij -School Crossina Guard and Letter 18-75 St.
Joseph 1 s Separate Schoo I -Scho~l_~!_0_?5 i n_g_ Guar __
Council in Committee recommends that this letter be acknowledged and the
resident advised that a survey is to be undertaken in several areas of town
pertaining to the need for school crossing guards at various locations.
This report is to be presented to Council in Committee on October 27, 1982.
5. Letter 18-14 -Judith Zelmanovits -Various Concerns
The Committee discussed this letter -to be acknowledged and the homeowner
be advised of the following:
a) Pornographic Material -This matter is still being investigated as to
authority to pass such a by-law.
b) Bell Canada-petition is now being circulated
c) George Street Construction -the road has received first coat of paving.
6. Letter L.A.C.A.C
The Committee recommends that this letter be received and a copy forwarded
to the Toronto Diocese and Father McCarthy with Council's endorsation of
this request.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 85 -Council in Committee Various Matters (continued)
B. CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
7. Halloween
8.
The Committee recommends that Halloween be celebrated in Aurora on Sunday
October 31, 1982.
Library Board
Council in Committee recommends that the Library Board be authorized to use
funding, previously designated for "Computer Project" for the install at ion
of a Fire Alarm System.
9. Temporary Borrowing -Aurora Hydro Electric Commission
The Committee recommends that the Aurora Hydro borrow monies from the Town
of Aurora Reserve Account until O.M.B. approval is obtained.
10. Sign Encroachment -Town of Aurora Property
The Committee discussed this matter and recommended that a By-law be
prepared to legalize this encroachment and the Building Department be
authorized to issue a Sign Permit.
Timpson:
Stewart:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolved that the Council in Committee Report# 85 dated October 13,
1982 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
1. Core Area Study
Pedersen: Whereas the Terms of Reference for the Core Area Study currently in
West: progress call for the completion of that study by October 15th.
And Whereas it is now considered necessary to allow additional time for
consultation with the general public and concerned groups. Be it
therefore resolved that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
be advised that the completion date for the study will be extended to
December 1st.
CARRIED
2. Interim Payment # 3 -Craftwood Construction Limited
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved That Interim Payment #3 in the amount of $125,253.85 be paid
to Craftwood Construction Limited for George Street Re-Construction and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
3. Interim Payment -Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act
Stewart:
Jones:
Resolved that a petition for Interim Payment under the Public
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on the Expenditures made in
the year 1982 in the amount of $875,922.72 be submitted to the Ministry
of Transportation and Communications.
CARRIED
4. Rotary Mowers
West: Resolved That a Blade Sharpener for the Rotary Mowers be purchased as
Pedersen: per 1982 Budget specifications from All Turf Limited at a cost of
$4,919.00 and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
5. Tender of The State Electric Company Limited -Traffic Control Signals
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved that the Tender of The State Electric Company Limited in the
amount of $38,094.30, for the installation of Traffic Signals at
Yonge/Dunning/Golf Links/Brookland be accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
6. Tender of Stacey Electric Company Limited-Traffic Control Signals
Jones:
Stewart:
Resolved that the Tender of Stacey Electric Company Limited in the
amount of $37,005.00 for Traffic Control Signals at Yonge/Orchard
Heights Drive/Batson Drive be accepted and the Seal of the Corporation
be attached hereto.
CARRIED
7. Mayor and Clerk Authorization to Sign an Agreement-York North Condominium
Corporat1on Number 2
West: Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an Agreement
Pedersen: between York North Condominium Corporation Number 2 and the Town of
Aurora.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
West: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Pedersen:
Bill Number 2536-82 -Being a By-law to amend by-law 1867 as amended,
being a by-law for the regulation of Traffic
(Dunning and Cameron Avenues)
Bill Number 2537-82-Being a By-law to amend by-law Number 1863
(Giannotti)
... be read a First Time.
CARRIED
West: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Pedersen:
Bill Number 2536-82-Being a By-law to amend by-law 1867 as amended,
being a by-law for the regulation of Traffic
(Dunning and Cameron Avenues)
Bill Number 2537-82-Being a By-law to amend by-law Number 1863
( Giannotti)
... be read a Second Time.
CARRIED
West: Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Pedersen:
Bill Number 2531-82-Being a By-Law to authorize the Remuneration of
the Head of Council
Bill Number 2532-82 -Being a By-Law for Paying an Annual Allowance to
the members of Council
Bill Number 2533-82 -Being a By-Law to fix the salaries of the Hydro
Electric Power Commission of the Town of Aurora
... be read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
West: Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
CARRIED
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