MINUTES - Council - 19830418'----~
MINUTES OF THE 9TH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983 AT 8:00P.M.
Present Were: Mayor Richard Illingworth, Councillors Richard Barker, Evelyn Buck,
Tim Jones, Len Ostick, Martin Paivio, Earl Stewart and Norm
Stewart.
Councillor John West absent due to business out-of-town.
Mayor Illingworth advised Council members that Lambert Willson, a former Chairman
of the Holland Valley Conservation (S.L.S.C.A.) had passed away.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Barker:
Jones:
Resolved that the Minutes of the Council Meetings of March 25th,
1983 and April 5th, 1983 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
E. Stewart:
Buck:
E. Stewart:
Ostick:
Resolved that the following Capital Account in the total amount of
$2,039.00, 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
Strathy, Archibald and Seagram
CARRIED
$2,039.00
Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of
$2,262,442.71, 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
Fire Department
Works Department
Parks Department
Community Buildings:
Community Centre:
Recreation
Water
Factory Theatre
McMahon Building
Victoria Hall
Church St. Building
Parks Building
Building
Canteen
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
221.93
165.00
69.46
1,772.66
432.96
6,282.92
2,929.29
15,317.77
1,994.84
19,382.19
2,267.24
2,662.01
9,212.21
1,386.78
2,918.95
2,207,300.72
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE
9-1 Organization of Small Urban Municipalities re: 30th Annual Conference-
May 5, 6 and 7, 1983
(Ref. Co unci 1 in Committee)
9-2 York Regional Housing Authority re: 57 Orchard Heights Boulevard
9-3
Ostick:
(Ref. Council in Committee)
Township of Georgina re: York Region School Boards -Wage Negotiations
(TABLED)
Resolved that this letter be received.
E. Stewart:
CARRIED
9-4 W. Roy Gordon, Barrister and Solicitor re: Ieraci property-27 Machell
Avenue
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
9-5 Aurora Residents -Petition re: Request for By-Law Regulating Business
Hours -Deliveries
(Ref. Planning Committee, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
9-6 Derkowski Payne Limited, Planning Consultants re: "Three Seasons" Zoning
By-Law 2256-83
9-7
9-8
9-9
9-10
9-11
(Information)
Yvonne Cattrall Aquatics re: Proposal for Leasing of Town Pool
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
Yvonne Cattrall Aquatics re: Leasing of Industrial Parcel of Land
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Minutes -
March 31, 1gs3
(Information)
Girl Guides of Canada re: Letter of Appreciation -Grant
(Information)
Aurora Residents -Petition re: Support of Additional Ice Surface in
Aurora
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
9-12 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Board's
Requisition for Separate School Purposes for 1gs3
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee, Wm. Johnson)
9-13 Al Dorman Insurance Brokers Limited re: Rural Ontario Municipal
Association Insurance Program
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee, K.B. Rodger)
9-14 Downtown Aurora Business Association re: Purchase of Benches
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
9-15 Corbett, Montgomery and Associates, Barristers and Solicitors re: The
Aurora Colonnade -110 Yonge Street
(Ref. Planning Committee, R.J. Harrington, K.B. Rodger)
9-16 Downtown Aurora Business Association re: Business Improvement Area
(Ref. Public Works Committee, Wm.G. Walker)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-17 The Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Contract Number 83-01,
Bathurst Street from Wellington Street West to Mulock Drive and Mulock Drive
from Bathurst Street Diversion to Yonge Street -Yonge Street/Mulock Drive
Intersection
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, S.G. Wilson, K.B. Rodger)
9-18 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Agenda -Conservation and
Community Relations Advisory Board-April 17, 1983
(Information, Council Room)
9-19 Boy Scouts of Canada re: Request for Donations -Regional Conference -
April 30th, 1983
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
9-20 K.B. Rodger memo to Members of Council re: Under Co-Ed Programme
(Ref. Council in Committee)
9-21 Mayor Dick Illingworth memo to Members of Council re: Yonge/Murray Drive
Intersection
(Ref. Council in Committee)
9-22 Newmarket and District Association for the Mentally Retarded re:
Ministry's Five Year Plan
(Ref. Council in Committee)
9-23 The Regional Municipality of York-Engineering re: Town of Aurora By-Law
2142-77, Part Lot 23, Concession 2
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert, C.E. Gowan)
9-24 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Town of Aurora -Community
Planning Study Grant# 1 -Core Area Study
(Ref. Planning Committee, Wm. Johnson, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
9-25 Boy Scouts of Canada, 5th Aurora re: Flower Sale -April 12, 1983
(Ref. Council in Committee)
9-26 Ontario Waste Management Corporation re: Information Update
(Information)
9~27 Kennel Inn re: Quarterly Report -January/February/March 1983
(Information)
9-28 McMillan, Binch, Barristers and Solicitors re: St. Andrew's Square-Part
of Lot 1, Plan M-246
(Ref. Technical Committee, R.J. Harrington, Clerk to reply, S.
Seibert)
9-29 Bevark Holdings Limited re: Cash Bond-Sheelen Investments Limited
(Information, Clerk to reply, Wm.G. Walker, R.J. Harrington, S.
Seibert)
9-30 Toronto Recycling Action Committee re: Newsletter -March
(Information)
9-31 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Background -March 28, 1983
(Information, Council Room)
9-32 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Background -March 21, 1983
(Information, Council Room)
9-33 Go Transit re: Board Agenda-April 8th, 1983
(Information)
9-34 Anson E. Gilbert, Aurora, Ontario re: Ritchie, Priestly-Casey, Gilbert,
157, 159 and 163 Yonge Street North
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert, R.J. Harrington)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-35 Town of Aurora Employees Association re: Administration and Finance
Committee Report Number 42
(Information, Clerk to reply)
9-36 Public Works Department re: Overtime-March 1983
(Ref. Works Committee)
9-37 Aurora Public Library re: Ontario Public Library System Consultation Paper
(Information)
'~~~~ 9-38 Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators re: Annual Conferences
(Information)
9-39 F.C.M. Construction Limited re: Town of Aurora, McDonald Trunk Sewer-
Project Number 1050
(Information, H. Borgdorff, Solicitor)
9-40 Bruce A. Brown Associates Limited re: Wellington West/Mill Street
Intersection
(Ref. Technical Committee, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff, R.J.
Harrington, K.B. Rodger, S. Seibert)
9-41 Esso Petroleum Canada re: Ontario Motive Fuel Tax
(Information, Wm. Johnson, Wm.G. Walker)
9-42 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: In-Plant Inspection
Services, Pre-cast and pre-stressed Concrete Members
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff)
9-43 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: District Engineer
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff)
9-44 Aurora Fire Department re: Activity Report -March 1983
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
9-45 Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Regulation 200 Grant
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
9-46 Canada Safety Council re: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
(Information, S.G. Wilson)
9-47 The Wyatt Company re: Special Memorandum -"Recent Developments in
Provincial Pension Legislation"
(Information)
9-48 The Canadian Red Cross Society re: Annual Meeting -April 20, 1983
(Information)
9-49 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Meeting -
April 15, 1983
(Information)
9-50 The Continental Insurance Companies re: Bond Status Inquiry
(Information, Wm.G. Walker to reply)
9-51 R.V. Anderson Associates Limited re: Alliance Industrial, Phase II-Stage
2 -Watermain Contract
,. .. ," (Information, Wm.G. Walker, Wm. Johnson)
9-52 John Bousfield Associates Limited re: M. and J. Romano, Part Lot 11,
Cone. 2 and Amendment 18
(Ref. Planning Committee, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
9-53 Samaria Construction Limited re: Closure of St. John's Sideroad
(Information, Wm.G. Walker)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-54 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: The Line Fences Act
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
9-55 Rand Engineering Corporation re: Hazelburn Farms Incorporated
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff)
9-56 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Ontario Basic Mapping Program
(Information, Clerk to reply)
9-57 The York Region Board of Education re: By-Laws 2403-80, 2557-83 and
2562-83, Town of Aurora
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
9-58 The York Region Board of Education re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Lot
83, Concession 1, W.Y.S., Ministry File Number 19T-80018 (Wimpey)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
9-59
9-60
9-61
9-62
The Regional Municipality of York-Planning re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Part Lot 31, Registered Plan 248, Ministry File Number
19T-83008 (Granada)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Proposed Amendment Number 18
to the Official Plan for the Aurora Planning Area -File 19-0P-0025-18
(Ref. Planning Committee, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
Aurora Hydro re: Property on Scanlon Court
(Information, Clerk to reply)
R.V. Anderson Associates Limited re: Alliance Industrial -Phase I and
Phase II
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, Wm. Johnson)
9-63 Ministry of Municipal Affairs, and Housing re: Delegation of the Minister's
Authority for Approval of Condominium Plans -Region of York
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert, C.E. Gowan)
9-64 Ministry of the Environment re: File Number 19T-82046, Town of Aurora,
Granada Investments Limited
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
9-65 The Regional Municipality of York-Regional Clerk re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision l9T-81100
(Information, R.J. Harrington, K.B. Rodger, S. Seibert)
9-66 Markborough Properties Limited re: Conditions of Draft Plan Approval -
File Number 19T-81082
(Information, Clerk to reply)
9-67 The Regional Municipality of York -Clerks re: Technical Report Number
382 (O.P.) -Amendment Number 24
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert, S.G.
Wilson)
9-68 The Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Wellington Enterprises
Limited-S/W Corner of Wellington and Mill Streets
(Ref. Technical Committee, Planning Committee, Public Works
,,, Committee)
9-69 IBM re: Electric Typewriter Trade-Ins
(Information)
9-70 The Regional Municipality of York-Clerks re: Section 16 of Ontario
Regulation 890/80
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert, C.E. Gowan)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-71 Barry A. Brissenden, Barrister and Solicitor re: Margaret Lyons -Ridge
Road -Part of Lot 73, Concession 1, WYS
(Information, Clerk to reply, J. Bentley)
9-72 Legislative Assembly re: Task Force Study of Rural Municipalities in
Ontario
(Information, Council Room)
9-73 Bell Canada re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 32, Registered Plan
246, Ministry Number l9T-83008
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
9-74 F.J. Bolsby memo to R.J. Harrington re: Propane By-Law
(Information)
9-75 Ministry of Labour re: H.ead Protection of Fire Fighters
(Information, S.G. Wilson, K.B. Rodger)
9-76 Ontario Municipal Management Development Board re: Seminar --Effective
Middle Management-June 15-17, 1983
(In format ion)
9-77 Ministry of Labour re: Head Protection of Fire Fighters
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
9-78 Illtyd Harris, Aurora, Ontario re: Request to Appear as a Delegation -
Trees
(TABLED, DELEGATIONS)
9-79 Blaney, Pasternak, Smela and Watson, Barristers and Solicitors re: Old
Park Holdings Limited
(TABLED, RESOLUTION)
9-80 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Professional Enginering Services
Rendered-Invoice Numbers 8152, 8153 and Trow Limited Invoice Number
GL1884/T3994-K
(TABLED, RESOLUTION)
9-81 Aurora Public Library re: Request for Delegation Status
(TABLED, DELEGATIONS)
9-82 F.J. Horvath memo to Mayor Illingworth re: Tender-McMahon Park, Tennis
Court Lighting
(TABLED, RESOLUTION)
9-83 D. Wardle memo to K.B. Rodger re: Appointment to Permanent Staff-Mrs.
Margaret Bell
(TABLED, RESOLUTION)
9-84 Mayor D. Illingworth memo to Members of Council re: Reyork Major Midgets
(TABLED)
Jones: Resolved that this request be denied.
E. Stewart:
CARRIED
9-85 The Regional Municipality of York-Planning re: Notes -Seminar March 23,
1983 at Newmarket Community Centre .
(Ref. Planning Committee, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert, C.E. Gowan)
9-86 G.H. Macdonald, Aurora, Ontario re: Aurora Public Library-Proposed
Budget Cutbacks
(TABLED)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
9-87 B. Thornton, Aurora, Ontario re: Proposed Library Cutbacks
(TABLED)
9-88 Aurora Residents-Petition re: Aurora Public Library
(Information)
9-89 Councillor J. West memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: Church Street
School
(TABLED)
9-90 Councillor J. West memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: Old Park
Holdings Purchase
(TABLED)
Jones: Reso 1 ved that the Clerk's Report be de a 1t with as out 1 ined.
E. Stewart:
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
1. Letter # 9-78 -Illtyd Harris, Aurora, Ontario re: Request to Appear as a
Delegat1on -Trees
Mr. I. Harris appeared before Council to request a proclamation be issued,
naming the last week in April, as "Plant a Tree Week" in Aurora. Mr. Harris
stated he would pay for the proclamation.
Mr. Harris stated that many of the trees now growing in Aurora is due to a
former employee of the Town, Mr. J. Goulding, going out and obtaining the
trees and planting same in Aurora, on his own time.
Mr. Harris would like the proclamation to state it is placed in tribute to
Mr. Goulding's work.
E. Stewart: Resolved that the last week in April be proclaimed "Plant a Tree"
week in Aurora, in tribute to Mr. Goulding. Jones:
CARRIED
2. Letter# 9-81 -Aurora Public Library re: Request for Delegation Status
Ms. S. Crawford appeared before the Council requesting Council to reconsider
their request to have the Library Board cut their 1983 Budget by $6,700.00.
Ms. Crawford read a prepared statement.
Mayor Illingworth thanked Ms. Crawford for her presentation.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report# 46-Public Safety Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held on April 7th, 1983 at 7:00p.m.
in Committee Room One.
Present Were: Councillor Tim Jones, Councillor Martin Paivio, Fire Chief Stuart
G. Wilson and Citizen Member Omar Khamissa.
Regrets From: Councillor Norm Stewart (vacation) and Citizen Members Ted Bessant
and Carl Weissner.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 46-Public Safety Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
A. CHAIRMAN'S AGENDA
1. Follow-up from Meeting of March 1st, 1983:
(a)
(b)
Budget
The Chairman reported that the Budget was reviewed by Council with
no major changes however it was to be reviewed by Department Heads
one more time before going back to Council for approval with overall
Town Budget.
Fire Regulating By-Law
This item was deferred until the full time staff contract is
ratified. The Committee is asked to review the Chief's
information. The Committee would recommend that the Clerk review
this By-Law with the Chief and draft an appropriate By-Law for
Committee review.
(c) George/Kennedy Streets Intersection
The Chairman reported that this area was being rated as per all the
criteria for Stop signs required by the Region. The traffic count
should be completed in two (2) weeks and the results are to be
forwarded to Council in Committee.
(d) Mark/Yonge Streets Intersection -Mayor's Memo dated February 22,
1983
(e)
The Committee discussed this item after reviewing the sight and
would recommend that the request for a left hand turning light from
Yonge southbound on to Mark Street not be granted.
Richardson Parking -Mayor's Memo dated February 24, 1983
The Chief reports that there is "No Parking" on Richardson from
Murray to Child Drive, however, signs from Murray to Davis have been
spaced erratically. It is recommended that this street be included
for review when the Committee reviews the Town's parking and other
road regulations in the Spring.
2. Henderson Drive -Mayor's Memo dated March 8, 1983
The Committee recommends that the parking situation on Henderson,
particularly in the evenings when Factory Theatre is being used be included
in the Town's parking and other road regulations review in the Spring.
3. Model By~Law for Parking -Physically Disabled -Mayor's Memo dated March 8,
1983
At Council in Committee's direction, the Safety Committee reviewed its stand
on the creation of a Model By-Law for the Physically Disabled. The
Committee would bring to Council's attention a recommendation of the City of
Peterborough requesting that the A.M.O. be requested "to consider acceptance
by municipalities in Ontario of the universal handicapped symbol for
parking". This would in effect eliminate the need for a By-Law to designate
who is handicapped.
The Committee would go further and recommend that the A.M.O. be requested to
consider acceptance by municipalities in Ontario of the universal disabled
parking symbol until such time as the Province creates a provincially
accepted permit for disabled drivers, issued simultaneously to a driver's
permit for all disabled drivers in Ontario.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 46-Public Safety Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
A. CHAIRMAN'S AGENDA (continued)
3. Model By-Law for Parking -Physically Disabled -Mayor's Memo dated March 8,
1983 (continued)
The Committee does feel there is a need for alteration to our existing
parking By-Law to allow for parking spaces to be specifically designated on
all parking areas, private and municipal and would recommend that our
planning staff and the Clerk be directed to prepare a recommendation to
Council based on accepted standards used in other municipalities for
designated parking for the disabled and that our parking By-Law be so
updated.
4. Murray Drive School Crossing -Mayor's Memo dated March 4, 1983
The Committee recommends that the Works staff be directed to give us an
opinion on the hedge and fence visability situation in the area of the
mayor's concern and further that in that the Crossing Guard was put at this
location because of increased traffic, because of construction and the
Murray Drive extension, that the Guard be retained until such time as a
change occurs in the construction or until Murray is completed. It is then
recommended that a further traffic count and crossing usage count be done at
appropriate times to evaluate the need.
5. S.L.S.C.A. Flood Warning Manual -Mayor's Memo dated March 7, 1983
The Fire Chief reports that he is currently assembling an Emergency Plan for
the Town of Aurora. However, the Committee feels it might be beneficial if
the Chief be forwarded a copy of the Authority's updated Flood Warning
Manual, which the Mayor makes reference to, to work with if the Chief's plan
is to include the referenced paragraphs in the Mayor's memo.
6. Town Review of Safety, Situations -Parking Speed Limits, etc.
The Committee referred to a study prepared three (3) years ago by the Safety
Committee recommending after a Town review, certain changes and updating in
matters relating to speed limits, street lighting, parking restrictions,
visibility obstructions and stop signing. It is the Committee's intention
to update this review by way of three (3) teams made up of one (1)
Councillor and one (1) citizen member, reviewing three (3) areas, driving
the streets in each Town area to review the referenced items. This is to be
completed by June 7th and recommendations are to be brought to Council
through the following Safety Committee report.
7. Letter# 7-66-Volunteers Sale of Truck Body and Location of Bell
The Committee would recommend that, after checking with the Works staff, the
Volunteers be thanked for their consideration in offering the Town this
truck body for sale, but as it is not required, they should sell it as they
wish.
The Committee would also recommend that they concur with the Volunteers
request to mount the Fire Bell from the old station in a suitable location
in front of Fire Station Number 1 and that the Volunteers submit drawings
and a location be identified that is agreeable to the Town. A proper
supporting arm for installation is also recommended. It is understood that
there will be no expense to the Town except the suitable plaquing of this
Bell.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report# 46-Public Safety Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
A. CHAIRMAN'S AGENDA (continued)
8. St. Andrew's Court ParkinJ -Phone Complaint, Mr. Murray-Letter # 8-4, B.
Armstrong and Letter# 8-4, S. Rul l1
With respect to both the complaints and the compliment reviewed, the
Committee recommends no change from its original decision, primarily for
safety reasons, fire truck access at all times and Winter Control. Both the
Fire Chief and the Works Superintendent were consulted again and they would
agree with this action. It is further recommended that the Clerk advise the
parties involved.
9. Letter # 8-67 -Township of King
The Township of King advises that they do not want Aurora to provide Fire
Protection for the western portion of Bathurst Street bordering Aurora.
10. Temperance Street Complaint -Mrs. Mains
The Chairman advised that he spoke with Mrs. Mains and explained why speed
bumps are not possible for a public road. The Committee would recommend
that the York Regional Pol ice be requested to set up radar in the area of
Temperance, Kennedy and Reuben to control speeders.
11. Employers' Night
The Chief requested that this item be referred to the Fall as the current
workload of the men and those that would be involved in the proper planning
of this activity does not allow for sufficient time to arrange. The
Committee concurs and also sees more time beneficial in working
cooperatively with others possibly the Chamber of Commerce in organizing
this affair.
12. Highrise Safety Seminar -April 27th, 1983
The Committee recommends that the Fire Chief and the Fire Prevention Officer
be authorized to attend this seminar at $50.00 per person in accordance with
Council's policy. Money has been budgetted for this event.
13. Convention Stipends -Volunteers
14.
As has been the practice in the past, the Committee recommends that the
Volunteers receive $300.00 for their participation in the Ontario
Firefighters Annual Convention in Fergus from July 29 to August 1st, 1983
(These monies have been budgetted for under Account 2000-48).
Whitchurch-Stouffville Agreement -Request for Changes
As a result of a number of fires in Whitchurch-Stouffville this year, the
application of our contract agreement with them has incurred some fairly
large billings. It is the opinion of the Committee that the Town cannot be
responsible for the number of fires in Whitchurch-Stouffville and further
that the Town cannot adjust turn out numbers in either manpower or vehicles
per fire, that a response is a response. This is no different then turn out
figures for Aurora each time a call is rung in. This is in response to
Whitchurch-Stouffville requesting fewer men to respond to a fire thus
reducing the billing. The Committee would recommend no adjustments in
billing practices, that all billing should remain consistent with our
current contract.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 46-Public Safety Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
A. CHAIRMAN'S AGENDA (continued)
15. Mutual Aid Muster -Wonderland -July 24, 1983
On the advice of the Fire Chief, the Committee would recommend that the
Aerial Ladder Truck be taken to Wonderland on July 24th, a day set aside for
Firefighters from all over Ontario to participate. This is in the hope of
making fire departments aware that this vehicle is for sale. This
recommendation is conditional on the stand-by availability of the Newmarket
Aerial truck currently being discussed by our Chief and Newmarket's Chief.
16. Ministry of Labour -Helmet Regulations
The Committee advised that new standards have been received for fire
helmets. Although these standards won't be fully effective until 1986,
updating will be recommended to begin with the 1984 budget submission.
17. Fire Route Signs
It has been the practice of the Fire Department to purchase Fire Route Signs
in bulk (100) for approximately $6.65 each and resell them to businesses,
industries and those with access routes for about $15.00 each. Our current
supply is low as we have sold almost 100 in two (2) years. It is
recommended that an order be placed to replenish these signs and the Clerk
be asked to identify the appropriate account for debiting and crediting.
18. Letter # 7-34 -Fire Activity Report for February and Letter # 9-44 -Fire
Activity Report for March
The Committee recommends that these reports be received.
19. Fire Call Information -Fire Chief
To date we have had 80 general alarms which represent a total firefighter
response of 1,532, giving us an average of 19.15 firefighters responding to
each call.
Total fire calls from December 1st, 1982 to date--we have had 127 calls in
129 days (1982 we had 103 calls -about a 23% increase).
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. in Committee Room
One.
Jones:
Paivio:
Resolved that Public Safety Committee Report# 46 dated April 7th,
1983 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Sea 1 of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report# 47-Council in Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of Council in Committee was held on Monday, April 11, 1983 at 7:30p.m.
in the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Mayor Illingworth and Councillors, Barker, Buck, Jones, Ostick,
Paivio, E. Stewart, N. Stewart and West.
Councillor L. Ostick in the Chair.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 47-Council in Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
A. DELEGATIONS
1. Members of Aurora Library Board re: 1983 Budget
2.
Mr. Branston, Chairman, Aurora Library Board, appeared before the Committee
and presented the 1983 revised Library Budget.
The Committee recommends that the Aurora Public Library Board revised 1983
Budget be received and referred to the Administration and Finance Committee
for review along with overall Town Budget.
Mr. G. Strong-Gary's Auto Body
Mr. Strong, Gary's Auto Body, appeared before the Committee and requested
their consideration in allowing him to erect a pre-fab building on an
industrial site.
After purchasing the pre-fab building and applying for a building permit, he
was advised that this type of building was not permitted in Aurora.
The Committee recommends that this matter be referred to the Economic
Development Committee for further study and discussion with the owners.
B. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter# 8-73 -Region of York Treasury Department re: 1983 Five Year
Capital Expenditure Forecast
Council in Committee recommends that the Region of York be advised that
there wi 11 be "NIL" expenditures in the Town of Aurora under the Five Year
Forecast.
2. Letter # 8-78 -Ministry of Government Services re: York/Durham Sewage
System (Cousins to St. John's Sideroad section)
The Committee discussed this matter and recommends that the Ministry of
Government Services be advised that the Town of Aurora will accept their
share of Mr. Stone's account, in the amount of $1,018.75. This is to be
charged against the Industrial Park account and credited back to the
Industrial Park Account.
3. Letter # 8-104 -Ontario Human Rights Commission re: Declaration of
Management Policy Card
The Committee recommends that copies of the "Declaration of Management
Policy Card" be purchased and placed in all Town Department buildings.
4. Letter # 9-2 -York Regional Housing Authority re: Town Bus Complaint
Council in Committee recommends that a letter be sent to the York Regional
Housing Authority advising them that Travelways has confirmed to the Town
office that no Bus Drivers on their staff have, entered the Senior Citizens
building under the circumstances stated in their letter.
5. Letter# 9-20-K.B. Rodger memo to Council re: Under Co-Ed Programme
After discussing this matter at length, Council in Committee recommends that
the Town of Aurora approve of the Town's share of Programmes in the amount
of $22,000.00.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 47-Council in Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
6. Letter# 9-21 -Mayor Illingworth memo to Members of Council re:
Yonge/Murray Drive Intersection
The Committee recommends that the appropriate staff be directed to advise
Council as to what is required and an estimate of cost of implementing an
advanced green turning interval for northbound Yonge Street traffic from
Murray Drive. This report to be received by the next Council in Committee
scheduled for April 25th, 1983.
7. Letter# 9-22-Newmarket and District Association for the Mentally Retarded
re: Five Year Plan
The Committee recommends that the Association for the Mentally Retarded
representative be invited to attend the next Council in Committee meeting
scheduled for April 25, 1983.
8. Letter # 9-25 -5th Aurora Boy Scouts re: Flower Sale
Council in Committee recommends that permission be granted to the 5th Aurora
Scout Group to sell flowers in the Town of Aurora on April 12, 1983 with
delivery on May 10-12, 1983.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ontario Public Library Consultation Paper
2.
The Committee recommends that Council members advise the Mayor of comments
regarding this matter. Mayor Illingworth will present a report to Council
in Committee on April 25, 1983.
Hydro Poles on Yonge Street
Council recommends the following:
(a) That a letter be forwarded to Aurora Hydro requesting
their co-operation in repainting the upper portion of the
poles, with costs charged back to the Town (street
lighting).
or That invitational bids be requested to paint (i) the
upper portion, and (ii) the entire pole.
(b) That the BIA be requested to submit plans for the hanging
baskets and information as to how they are to be installed
and maintained.
3. Municipal Housing Study
The Committee recommends that the Region of York request the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing to undertake a Housing Needs Study in Aurora
and further that the Region of York Council be asked to set up a Housing
Authority in the Region.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Arena Feasibility Study
The Committee recommends that this Study be presented to the Council meeting
scheduled for May 30, 1983.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
ReiJort # 47 -Council in Committee Various Matters (continued)
E. LETTERS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
1. Letter# 8-91 -George Wimpey Canada Limited re: Wimpey Draft Plan-Part
Lot 83, Cone. 1, WYS, Aurora
2. Letter# 8-102-Region of York Clerk's Department re: Yonge Street South
Feeder Main
3. Letter# 9-1 -Organization of Small Urban Municipalities re: 30th Annual
Conference
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Ostick:
Buck:
Resolved that Council in Committee Report # 47 dated April 11, 1983
be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Report# 48-Works Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Works Committee was held on Tuesday, April 12th, 1983 at 7:00
p.m. in Committee Room No.1 at the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor L. Ostick, Councillor E. Stewart, Councillor R. Barker
and Town Superintendent Wm. Walker.
1. Referral from Council, April 5th, 1983: Letter No.8-107 Resident's Petition
Bloomington Service Road
(a) The Committee recommends that in view of financial constrictions,
the maintenance of the Bloomington Service Road be at the current
level of service.
(b) In view of Council policy with respect to restricting the number of
cul-de-sacs to a minimum that no consideration be given to changing
the configuration of the Bloomington Service Road.
(c) The Committee recommends that the stop signs at the Bloomington
Service Road and Steeplechase Avenue be changed to give the through
way to Steeplechase.
2. Letter No.8-86 (Manville Request For Approval As A Watermain Alternative)
The Committee recommends that the Town Superintendent be given an
opportunity to install and assess performance of this material on a small
project before an approval is given. Manville Canada Inc. to be so advised.
3. Richardson Drive Sidewalk
The Committee recommends that any sidewalk construction on Richardson Drive
be treated as a local improvement project.
4. Letter No.9-16 B.I.A. Executive re: Request for Financial Assistance
The Committee recommends that this letter be referred to the Administration
and Finance Committee.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 48-Works Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
5. Letters Received As In format ion:
Letter No.5-20 Larmont Street Reconstruction
(Parking -Aurora Armories)
Letter No.5-66 Mosley Street Reconstruction
(On Street Parking Estimate)
Letter No.6-57 (M.T.C. -1983 Connecting Link Program)
Letter No.7-05 Overtime Report-Public Works Department
{February 1983)
Letter No.7-06 Overtime Report -Public Works (Waterworks)
Department (February 1983)
Letter No.7 -67 Mosley Street Reconstruction
(On Street Parking)
Letter No .7-68 Mosley Street Reconstruction
{On Street Parking)
Letter No.S-20 Ontario Good Roads Association
(Grader Operating Upgrading Program)
Letter No.S-93 Request To Purchase Town Brush Chipper
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Ost ick:
Stewart:
Resolved that Works Committee Report # 78 dated April 12th, 1983 be
discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Report# 49-Planning Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Planning Committee was held on Wednesday, April 6, 1983 in the
Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor E. Buck, Chairperson; Councillor J. West; Councillor M.
Paivio; Mrs. S. Seibert, Planner; Mr. R. J. Harrington, Secretary.
A. DELEGATION:
1. Letters #8-71 & 9-6 -Zoning By-Law No. 2556-83, Three Seasons/Patrician
Homes/Forsite Homes, Plan of Subdivision, Pt. Lot 82, Cone. 1, WYS
Mr. A. Derkowski, Land Planning Consultant, and Mr. Luigi Orsi, Owner,
appeared before the Committee to request some "yard" variations to the
proposed zoning amendment. A thorough discussion followed, and the
Committee recommends the following variations:
1. Front yard setback to be a minimum of 20 feet
(By-Law requires 25 ft. minimum),
2. Exterior side yard to be a minimum of 16 feet
(By-Law requires 19ft. minimum),
3. Interior side yard to be a minimum of 1.5
metres (4.92 ft.) on one side for a two-storey
building and 1.2 metres {3.94 ft.) for a
one-storey building. The other side in both
cases must be .6 metres {2ft.). However, in
order to ensure one large clear yard, the
minimum distance between the buildings must be
1.8 metres (5.94 ft,).
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
1. Letters #8-71 & 9-6-Zoning By-Law No. 2556-83, Three Seasons/Patrician
Homes/Forsite Homes, Plan of Subdivision, Pt. Lot 82, Cone. 1, WYS
(cont1nued)
In the case of a two-storey dwelling, this
minimum is greater-2.1 metres (6.89 ft.)
i.e. 0.6 m. + 1.5 m. The effect of these
requirements is that in no case will one
building be closer than 1.8 metres (6 feet) to
another.
B. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS:
1. Official Plan Amendment No. 25, Aurora Country Estates, Part Lot 75, Cone.
1, WYS, Proposed Plan of Subdivision (abutting Henderson Drive)
The Committee recommends the Official Plan Amendment be processed, the
necessary By-Law be given two readings, and a date set for the Public
Meeting.
2. Official Plan Amendment No. 26, Archerhill Investments Ltd., Block 37, R.
Plan M-2012, Proposed Plan of Subdivision, N/W corner Bayview Avenue &
Vandorf S1deroad
The Committee recommends the Official Plan Amendment be processed, the
necessary By-Law be given two readings, and a date set for the Public
Meeting.
C. RECEIVED FOR RECOMMENDATION:
1. Letter #6-7-Mr. & Mrs. S. Mirkopoulos, Lot 10, R.Plan 166, North side Old
Bloom1ngton Road
This item was referred back to the Planning Committee from the March 9th
Planning Committee meeting.
The Committee read Mrs. Seibert's Report and recommends its adoption. The
main theme of the Report being that, as no more than one dwelling is
permitted on one lot, the two existing dwellings, which seem to have legal
non-conforming status, can be repaired and maintained in a safe condition,
however, a permit to erect a new dwelling on the lot cannot be issued,
notwithstanding the applicant~willingness to remove one existing dwelling.
If Council so wishes, and the owner applies, a zoning amendment could be
processed to allow the new dwelling, however, this could potentially set an
undesirable precedent, since there are currently 20 lots along Old
Bloom1ngton Road of a similar size and dimension.
2. Letter #7-14 -Ministry of Natural Resources re: Mineral Aggregate Resource
Planning Policy
The Committee recommends this matter be deferred to the May Planning
Committee meeting. 1
3. Letter #8-52 -Ontario Municipal Board Hearing re: Town of Richmond Hill
Official Plan
This letter was received as information.
D. LAND DIVISION:
1. Letters #7-11 & 7-12-Submissions No. 20.83.A & 21.83.A Liscar Construction
Ltd./Mark West Development Ltd., Part Lot 3, R.Plan 38, N/W corner George &
Kennedy Streets
The Committee recommends support of the two applications, as they comply
with the Town's Official Plan and Zoning By-Laws.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 49 -Planning Committee Various Matters (continued)
E. RECEIVED AS INFORMATION:
1. Letter #8-43 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Objection to
Mr. D. Pr1estly erecting a garage at 40 Machell Avenue, Part Lot 17, R.Plan
36.
2. Letter #7-8 -Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 76, Cone. 1, EYS -
Archerhill Investments Ltd. re: circulating of plans of Subdivision to
Departments as per Council's approved system.
The Committee recommends Aurora Cable T.V. will now receive a copy of all
proposed Plans of Subdivisions.
3. Letter #7-42 -Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lot 31, R.Plan 246,
Granada Investments
Received as information, as the plan is presently being circulated in the
usual manner.
F. NEW PLANNING ACT
Buck:
Paivio:
The Committee will be bringing forth recommendations for Council's
consideration regarding the new Planning Act.
The next Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, 1983
at 7:30 p.m.
Resolved that the Planning Committee Report# 49 dated April 6, 1983
be discussed .item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Councillor Ostick in the Chair.
Report# 50-Administration and Finance Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Administration and Finance Committee was held on Tuesday, April
12, 1983, at 3:00 p.m. in the Civic Centre.
Present were: Mayor Dick Illingworth and Councillor Earl Stewart. Councillor John
West sent regrets.
A. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter 8-82: AMO re Discussion Paper on Municipal Cost Sharing and
Unconditional Grants.
On February 23, 1983, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Claude Bennett
wrote to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and invited AMO's
participation in reviewing the issues and developing a policy on municipal
cost-sharing and unconditional grants to meet the needs of the 1980's. "If
we expect to implement a new unconditional grants program", the Minister
wrote, "or make progress towards a more rational cost-sharing system in the
near future, it will be necessary for me to put the proposals forward into
the provincial decision-making process by mid-June".
AMO has accepted the task as presented by the Minister and will be
undertaking a comprehensive review of the Discussion Paper and will prepare
a response for the consideration of the Board of Directors in late May, and
submission to the Minister in June.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 50-Administration and Finance Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
1. Letter 8-82: AMOre Discussion Paper on Municipal Cost Sharing and
Oncond1t1onal Grants. (cont1nued)
The Committee recommends that this item be deferred until the AMO Report is
received.
2. Letter 9-12: The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: 1983
tax requisition
The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board advises that the
residential assessment is $13,478,289 and the commercial assessment is
$1,225,046. The requisition is $285,381.
The Committee recommends that the Treasury Department acknowledge receipt of
the letter and confirm the resulting mill rate.
3. Letter 9-13: Rural Ontario Municipal Association Insurance Programs
Paul Dorman, of Al Dorman Insurance Brokers Ltd., advises that under the
ROMA program, they are acting as broker for 102 municipalities and the
municipalities are realizing savings with the co-operative approach to
purchasing municipal insurance.
The Committee received the information submitted and our existing policies
through Frank Cowan Company Limited, and recommend no action this year as
the premiums were lower this year, but that all insurance policies be
reviewed by the Finance and Administration Committee prior to payment of the
1984 premiums.
4. Letter 9-19: Lakeland Region, Boy Scouts of Canada re: 1983 Conference
The Lakeland Region requests donations (advertising items, giveaways, etc.)
for their 1983 Regional Conference to be held in Newmarket on April 30. It
is anticipated that over 500 Scouters from all over the region will attend.
Reference is made to Administration and Finance Committee Report #22, item
7, which was adopted by Council on February 7th, 1983. In response to
requests from community groups such as this, Council approved the purchase
of July First buttons.
Therefore, the Committee recommends that 500 July First buttons be donated
to the Lakeland Region, Boy Scouts of Canada.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1 Letter 8-36: Workmen's Compensation Board re: Revised Amount of Coverage
for Volunteer Forces
The W.C.B. advises that effective July 1st, 1982, the earnings maximum for
compensation was increased from $22,200 to $24,200 per person annually.
Coverage for volunteer forces is now available from $11,789.00 to
$24.200.00.
Currently, our volunteer firefighters are covered for $22,200 per person
annually and as the submission has been made for 1983, the Committee
recommends that no action be taken this year and the coverage be reviewed
prior to 1984.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 50-Administration and Finance Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued)
2. Letter 3-25: Energy Conservation Program
This letter was referred to the Works Committee and in Report #40, it was
recommended that the Administration and Finance Committee discuss whether or
not to appoint an Energy Co-Ordinator.
The Committee obtained further information from the Ministry of Energy and
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and it was learned that
more than 175 municipalities have appointed energy co-ordinators. As a
result of their activities, many municipalities have developed and
implemented aggressive, in-house programs of energy conservation.
The Ministry of Energy and AMO administer the Municipal Energy Conservation
program. For a municipality to become involved, AMO requests a resolution
from Council stating the municipality's commitment to energy conservation
priorities and for Council to appoint an individual on staff or Council to
act as a contact person to receive and disseminate information related to
the program.
Therefore the Committee recommends that an appropriate resolution be
prepared and that Council appoint Fred Horvath, Director of Leisux:e
Services, as municipal energy co-ordinator.
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. General Ledger Computer Programs
The Town Auditor recommended in December 1981, that three areas of the
general ledger computer program be changed the next time computer programs
are being updated.
The Treasurer advises that the "Users' Group" have placed the general
ledger as a top priority on their listing, and more information will be
available when the study is completed.
Therefore the Committee recommends no action at this time and the matter be
reviewed when the "User's Group" study is complete.
2. Audit Statements
The Town Auditor recommended in December 1981 that the bank statements be
reconciled to the general ledger bank balance on a monthly basis. The
Treasurer advises that action has been taken.
Therefore, the Committee recommends that no action be taken.
3. Provincial Grants
The Town Auditor noted on March 10, 1982 that some $5,550 in provincial
grants had not been received in the capital fund, which have been
outstanding since 1978 or prior. From the documentation available, the
auditor could not determine whether the amounts were simply overaccrued in
the beginning or represent grants which have lapsed. The auditor
recommended at that time that the responsibility for initiating grant
applications be clearly given to one individual, or to one individual in
each area in which grants are available, and that the Deputy Treasurer
co-ordinate all grants to ensure proper recording, follow-up and eventual
receipt.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 50 -Administration and Finance Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
C. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
3. Provincial Grants (continued)
The Treasurer advises that the grant applications arising from the period of
the former purchasing agent were finally culminated and outstanding balances
sorted out.
The Committee recommends that one individual be appointed by the
Clerk-Administrator to handle all grant applications and the Deputy
Treasurer co-ordinate all grants as recommended by the Auditor.
4. Fixed Assets
The Town Auditor recommended in December 1981 that fixed asset subledgers be
established and that periodic comparisons be made on a test basis between
these records and the fixed assets physically on hand.
The Treasurer advises that over the years some attempts at evaluating
certain classes of fixed assets has been attempted without a total
compilation or recording of same.
Therefore, the Committee recommends that the Clerk-Administrator arrange for
a start to be made on an inventory of fixed assets as recommended by the
Auditor.
In addition, the Committee recommends that such inventory include all town
owned buildings, with surveys if available.
5. 45th Annual Meeting -Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers,
Toronto
The 45th Annual Meeting of the AMCTO will be held in Toronto in July 1983,
which will include the First Professional Development Institute. In
addition, the AMCTO Education Committee has developed a 1-1/2 day "How to
Seminar" immediately preceeding the annual meeting.
An application has been received for the Deputy Clerk to attend the Annual
Meeting and the "How To Seminar" at a total cost of $250.00 for
registration.
The Committee recommends that the Deputy Clerk be authorized to attend the
AMCTO Annual Meeting and "How to Seminar" and the expenses be deducted from
Code 1100-48 in the Clerk's Department.
D. ITEMS PENDING
1. Letter 6-81: Tourism Development Program -Waiting for further information
from the M1nistry of Tourism and Recreation.
2. Letter 7-9: Salary Classifications. Pending completion of budget.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Illingworth:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that Administration and Finance Committee Report # 50 dated
April 12, 1983 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 51-Administration and Finance Committee ... Budget
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Administration and Finance Committee was held on Tuesday, April
12, 1983, at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Centre.
Present were: Mayor Dick Illingworth, Councillor Earl Stewart and Councillor John
West.
1. Background
Council in Committee discussed Budget Guidelines on January 10, 1983 (item
13, Report # 15) and recommended to Council that all budgets be presented to
the Administration and Finance Committee and then to Council in Committee.
At the Council meeting on January 17, 1983, item 13 was amended to read that
Budgets be submitted to Council in Committee for consideration.
Council in Committee discussed Budget Guidelines on February 14, 1983 {item
B.3, Report # 29) and recommended to Council that following individual
review of departmental budgets, Council in Committee meet as a Budget
Committee at 5:00 p.m. on March 22 and March 24, 1983. This recommendation
was adopted by Co unci 1 on February 21. 1983.
The 1983 Budget estimates as submitted by the departments and approved by
the Committees totalled $2,894,307. or an increase of $673,124. (17%) over
the 1982 tax levy of $2,221,183. The 1983 assessment increase gained allows
for some $242,672. additional so that in order to maintain the same mill
rates as 1982, a reduction in the tax levy of $430,452. {$673,124 less
$242,672.) would be required.
The Budget Committee reviewed the various departmental budgets with the
department head on a line to line basis and recommended certain cuts in an
effort to reduce the budget. It was realized that major cuts would have to
be made if the Budget was to be reduced by about $300,000., or a three (3%)
percent increase over 1982.
Staff was instructed to review all budgets and to submit a revised Budget to
the Administration and Finance Committee.
Following this review, the total tax levy was $2,617,474. or an increase of
$396,291. over the 1982 tax levy of $2,221,183. With the deduction of the
1982 increased assessment of $242,672., the actual increase was $153,619. or
six (6%) percent over 1982.
The Committee decided that this increase was still too high and it should be
reduced by a further $50,000. to $100,000. for a tax increase of
approximately three {3%) per cent. Detailed notes follow.
The Committee wishes to express its appreciation to the department heads for
their assistance and advice in helping to lower the budget.
2. Proposed 1983 Budget
REVENUE
(a) Municipal Taxation
Municipal Purposes
Share of Tel. & Tel.
Local Improvements
Supplementary
1982
BUDGET
2,221,183.
49,500.
915.
100,000.
2,371,598.
1983
BUDGET
2,502,838.
53,403.
915.
100,000.
2,657,156.
PERCENT
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
12.0%
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 51-Administration and Finance Committee ... Budget (continued)
2. Proposed 1983 Budget (continued)
REVENUE
(b) Payments In Lieu
Canada
Ont. Mun. Tax Assistance
Ont. Mun. Act Hospital
Ont. Ent. Hydro
Ont. Ent. O.H.C.
Ont. Ent. L.C.B.O.
Other
Mun i c i pa 1 Ent.
1982
BUDGET
16,000.
11,000.
3,801.
1,600.
13' 641.
4,000.
15,000.
8,000.
73,042.
(c) Ontario Uncond it ion a 1 Grants
General Support
Resource Equalization
Per Capita -Density
(d) Ontario Specific Grants
Roadways
Transit
Recreation
(e) Other Revenue
Licences (Marriage, etc.)
Animal Tags
Building Permits
Other Revenue
Prior Years Surplus,
Sale of land
(f) Rentals
Victoria Hall
South Community
McMahon Park
Church Street School
Board of Education
(g) Fees and Service Charges
Fines
Interest and Penalties
Planning and Zoning
Committee of Adjustment
Office Fees
Sewage Charges
Transit Fees
Fire Retainers and Calls
Tax Certificates
170,640.
121,178.
48,687.
340,505.
480,000.
30,000.
6,000.
516,000.
4,000.
6,000.
90,000.
20,000.
228,584.
348,584.
3,100.
2,100.
1' 100.
8,200.
1,000.
15,500.
4,500.
70,000.
15,000.
1,000.
1,000.
16,000.
26,000.
7,000.
5,000.
145,500.
1983
BUDGET
17,000.
13,000.
3,593.
1,800.
17,352.
4,300.
14,000.
9,000.
80,045.
175,179.
121,263.
49,398.
345,840.
500,000.
37,500.
6,000.
543,500.
4,000.
6,000.
90,000.
20,000.
(91,764.)
40,000.
68,236.
5,000.
2,700.
1,500.
9,225.
1,000.
19,425.
9,500.
120,000.
20,000.
1,000.
1,000.
16,000.
30,000.
10,000.
5,000.
212,500.
PERCENT
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
9.6%
1.6%
5:~
(80.4%)
zo.3"%"
46.0%
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Report# 51-Administration and Finance Committee ... Budget (continued)
2. Proposed 1983 Budget (cant inued)
(h) Other
Income from Investments
Transfer from Capital Acct.
Transfer from Road
Construction
Total Municipal Revenue
1982
BUDGET
140,000.
100,000.
21+0,000.
$4,050,729.
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1983
BUDGET
100,000.
60,000. Ioo, om.l.
$4,086,702.
=
PERCENT
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
(33.3%)
.9%
The Revenue side of the Budget is based on the best possible estimate of
funds available from the sources indicated. However, it should be noted
that the revenue shown under "Fees and Service Charges" may be over
optimistic.
The total estimated revenue, excluding taxation for municipal purposes, is
considerably below that budgeted in 1982 due to a surplus and a transfer of
funds, plus a deficit operation in 1982.
The Committee recommends that the Revenue section of the Budget be adopted
in the total amount of $4,086,702., including taxation for municipal
purposes.
EXPENDITURES
(a) General Government
Council
Clerk's Department
Treasury Department
Municipal Building
(b) Financial
Workmen's Compensation
Legal Fees
Insurance and Insurance
Reserve
Election
Debenture Charges
Interest Charges -Bank
Taxes Written Off -Net
Transfer to Reserve Fund
Museum Grant -Net
Transfer Grants
C. Centre Debt Charges
C. Centre Deficit (1982)
C. Centre Roof Repairs
C. Centre Grant
Leisure Services Grant
Library Debt Charges
Library Grant
Library Capital
1982
BUDGET
90,594.
230,850.
185,052.
26,000.
532,496.
36,200.
20,000.
45,000.
20,000.
47,480.
9,000.
12,000.
10,000.
12,000.
8,000.
56,875.
83,678.
52,000.
95,520.
22,938.
265,222.
3,000.
798,913.
1983
BUDGET
98,410.
242,600.
207,100.
37,050.
585,160.
24,634.
20,000.
53,000.
47,630.
9,000.
20,000.
10,000.
12,000.
8,000.
56,340.
101,852.
7, 727.
101,718.
23,458.
296,836.
9,500.
801,695.
REVISED
94,560.
241,350.
194,150.
26,050.
556,110.
24,634.
20,000.
53,000.
47,630.
9,000.
20,000.
10,000.
3,000.
8,000.
56,340.
101,852.
7,727.
34,608.
97,023.
23,458.
294,756.
811,028.
PERCENT
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
4.4%
1.3%
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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Report# 51-Administration and Finance Committee ... Budget (continued)
2. Proposed 1983 Budget (continued)
EXPENDITURES
1982
BUDGET
1983
BUDGET REVISED
PERCENT
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
(b) Financial (continued)
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Note 5:
(c)
Workmen's Compensation is the actual amount of the
payment.
The increase in the Insurance item is to add $8,000. to
the Insurance Reserve.
The increase in the Taxes Written off as recommended by
Town Auditor.
A grant in the amount of $34,608. is recommended for the
Community Centre to cover the estimated 1983 deficit.
The 1981 surplus of $15,458. for the Aurora Public
Library Board was added to the 1982 Town grant of·
$265,222. for a total grant of $280,680. The proposed
1983 grant of $294,756. is a five (5%) percent increase
over the 1982 total grant.
It should be noted that based on 1981 figures, the local
support to the Aurora Library Board was $16.31 for a
ranking of Number 2. Other York municipalities are:
Vaughan $16.51 1
East Gwillimbury 4.07 18
Georgina 9.74 10
King 8.05 13
Markham 12.54 9
Newmarket 13.25 6
Richmond Hill 15.42 4
Whitchurch-Stouffville 9.29 11
Protection to Persons and Property
Fire Department 271,195. 298,931. 297,831.
Building Department 104,453. 115,307. 113,015.
Animal and Pest Control 37,400. 43,500. 43,500.
Note 1:
Note 2:
413,048. 457,738. 454,346.
Other equipment in the Fire Department budget was
reduced from $30,000. to $20,000., deleting the Opticom
equipment.
Property improvement in the Fire Department budget was
increased to $9,200. to cover the cost of the Weir as
previously authorized by Council.
10.0%
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Report# 51-Administration and Finance Committee ... Budget (continued)
2. Proposed 1983 Budget (continued)
EXPENDITURES
1982
BUDGET
(d) Transportation Services
Non-Subsidy
Engineering
Vehicle and Equipment
Bridges and Culverts
Roadside Mtce./Sewers
Hardtop Mtce.
Loosetop Mtce.
Winter Control
Safety Devices
Roads and Streets
Connecting Link
Sidewalks
Footbridges, Fencing
Trans it
School Guards
Parking Lots
Street Lighting
Street Signs
Rail Crossing Privilege
Resource Recovery
265,250.
43,850.
115,172 0
14 '150 0
112,050.
69,125.
26,850.
56,050.
20,025.
444,543.
54,000.
37,500.
10,700.
126,808 0
5,850.
28,000.
87,500.
1,000.
30.
2,800.
1,521,253.
1983
BUDGET
273,543.
54,050 0
122,475.
11 '700 0
110,000.
87,500.
33,200.
94,000.
25,700.
734,150 0
52,250.
5,550 0
4,100.
133,400 0
7,450.
11,500 0
102,300.
1,600 0
30.
r,S64 ,498.
REVISED
272,163.
54,050 0
123,331.
13 '700 0
110,000 0
70,500.
33,200.
88,000.
25,700.
493,668.
63,750.
5,550 0
4,100.
133,400 0
8,250.
31 ,500 0
100,756.
1,000.
30.
1 ' 63z;-641J 0
Note 1: Engineering consulting fees increased $10,000. to
$20,000. to more accurately meet actual costs.
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Note 5:
Vehicle supplies, vehicle repairs and equipment rental
increased to more accur.ately meet actual cost.
Equipment rental includes rental of Street Sweeper as
previously authorized by Council.
Bridge and Culverts increased by $2,000. to meet new
culvert pol icy as previously authorized by Council.
Winter Control increased to more accurately meet actual
costs.
The 1983 Capital Works Program includes the following
projects:
1. Holdback Payment 1982 Resurfacing
2. Holdback Payment George Street
3. Vandorf Sideroad Restoration
4. Scanlon Court
5. Wells Street --Wellington to
Metcalfe Restoration
6. Mosley Street --Wells to Victoria
Total Gross Expenditure
Less 1982 Holdbacks
16,900.
95,050.
60,000.
35,200.
370,000.
142,000.
719,150 0
·~-~" Relocation of Utilities
90,282.
628,868.
50,000.
678,868.
Water and Storm Sewer Separation cost
(from Reserve Account)
Add sal aries
Total Net Cost
MTC Subsidy
165,000 0
513,868.
15,000.
528,868.
243,000.
285,868.
PERCENT
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 51-Administration and Finance Committee ... Budget (continued)
2. Proposed 1983 Budget (continued)
EXPENDITURES
1982
BUDGET
1983
BUDGET
(d) Transportation Services (continued)
REVISED
PERCENT
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
If Scanlon Court is deleted for 1983 and planned for reconstruction at the
same time as Industrial Parkway from Wellington to the Legion, a savings of
$35,200. will result, bringing the total net cost to $493,668. so that the
Town's portion does not exceed subsidy dollars.
Note 6: Connecting Link increase due to the concrete curb and
gutter spot improvement contract on Yonge Street and
the added costs of the new signal installation at
Batson Drive and Brookland Avenue.
Note 7: School Guards increased due to the additional guards at
Regency Acres Public School -Murray Drive.
Note 8: Parking lots increased by $20,000. to improve parking
lot on Temperance Street as part of Downtown
improvement.
(e) Environmental Service
Sanitary Storm and Sewer
Garbage Collection
(f) Recreation and Cultural
Parks Department
Street Tree Maintenance
Area Beautification
15,364.
209,455.
224,819.
145,248.
17,800.
4,225.
167,273.
23,556.
236,945.
260.501.
175,295.
21,400.
4,346.
201,041.
23,556.
236,945.
260,501.
164,835.
21,400.
1,946.
188,181.
Note 1: Additional cost for Park Building due to roof repairs
previously authorized by Council.
(g) Community Buildings
Old Waterworks
Factory Theatre
McMahon Park
Victoria Hall
Church Street School
Band Shell
Parks Building
Carpenter
(h) Planning and Zoning
Planning
L.A.C.A.C.
Committee of Adjustment
By-Law and Weed Control
Economic Development
Area Planning Services
500.
10,500.
2,900.
4,950.
19,200.
5,100.
3,650.
4,631.
51,431.
36,250.
5,440.
3,410.
17,866.
6,250.
58,300.
127,516.
4,800.
7,675.
3,250.
4,950.
26,900.
4,300.
9,550.
6,403.
67,828.
14,360.
4,950.
3,410.
20,340.
6,750.
61,500.
111,310.
300.
11,175.
3,250.
4,950.
19,900.
4,300.
9,550.
4,703.
58,128.
14,360.
5,450.
3,410.
20,340.
6,350.
61,500.
111,410.
Note 1: The 1982 estimates for Planning includes the Downtown
Study.
15:9%
12.5%
13.0%
(11.3%)
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 51-Administration and Finance Committee ... Budget (continued)
2. Proposed 1983 Budget (continued)
EXPENDITURES
( i) Other
1982
BUDGET
1983
BUDGET REVISED
Unclassified and July 1st
Canada/Ontario Employment
6,000. 8,000. 7,000.
7,350.
6,000. 8,000. 14,350.
Transfer to Vehicle
Reserve 207,980. -
Total Expenditures $4,050,729. $4,357,771. $4,086,702.
Note 1:
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Three (3) projects have been offered under the
Canada/Ontario Employment Program to a total value of
$98,240. of which $76,890. is recoverable, being a net
cost to the Town of $21,350. Two projects involve
Parks and could be charged to Parks Reserve Account.
The Committee recommends the following:
(a) That a grant of $34,608. be included in the
Community Centre account to cover the estimated
1983 deficit.
(b) That no change be made in the Library grant as the
1983 grant is five (5%) percent above the 1982
total grant (not including capital).
(c) Scanlon Court be deleted from the 1983 capital
works program and planned for reconstruction at the
same time as Industrial Parkway north of Wellington
Street to the Legion.
(d) That MTC be advised that funds are not available
for a 1983 Supplementary Program.
(e) That the Road Maintenance estimates remain as
submitted and the estimated revenue of $40,000. for
the sale of the Town property on Ridge Road and a
transfer of $60,000. from the Road Construction
Reserve Fund be included with the Road maintenance
estimate to cover the approximately $100,000. over
MTC subsidy.
(f) That COED projects, parks and creek improvement and
wood trails for a net cost of $14,000. be charged
to the Parks Reserve Fund.
(g) That the COED street project for a net cost of
$7,350. be co-ordinated with the Board of
Management of the Business Improvement Area.
(h) That the Expenditure Budget as amended in the total
amount of $4,086,702. be adopted.
PERCENT
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
139.2%
.9%
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 51 -Administration and Finance Committee ... Budget (continued)
2. Proposed 1983 Budget (continued)
Resident i a 1
and Farm
$120,767,369.
1983
1982
INCREASED
RESULTING 1983 MILL RATES FOR TAXATION PURPOSES
Taxable Assessment for 1983 General Purposes
Commercia 1
and Industrial Business Total
$25,745,545. $11,960,095. $158,473,009.
Residential Commercial
Mi 11 Rate Mill Rate
15.157 17.832
14.921 17.554
.236 .278
General Municipal Tax Levy Based on a Residential Assessment of $20,000
1983
1982
INCREASE
$303.14
298.42
$ 4.72
Councillor Paivio left the Council Table before the vote.
Illingworth: Resolved that Administration and Committee Report# 51 dated April
E. Stewart: 12th, 1983 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Mayor Illingworth in the Chair.
Councillor Paivio returned to the Council Table.
RESOLUTIONS
1. Old Park Holdings Limited -Land
E. Stewart:
Jones:
Buck:
N. Stewart:
Buck:
Paivio:
Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to carry out
Council's direction and sign all necessary papers for the purchase
of lands owned by Old Park Holdings Limited, and known as Part 1,
Plan 65R 4704, for Industrial purposes.
AMENDED
Resolved that this item be deferred until the Council in Committee
meeting of April 25, 1983.
DEFEATED
Resolved that the cost of the land, $712,500.00, be included in the
resolution.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1983
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
2. Payment of Holdback -A.J. Diamond
Buck:
Paivio:
Be It Hereby Resolved that as the Final Report for the Downtown Area
Study has been received, from A.J. Diamond and Associates, that the
holdback payment in the amount of $4,500.00 be paid and the Seal of
the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
3. Region of York -Reconstruction of Bathurst Street
Ostick:
Jones:
Resolved that the Clerk-Administrator be authorized to advise the
Region of York that the Town of Aurora will pay their share of the
cost of the work necessary to provide for signalization,
channelization and illumination of the following three (3)
intersections:
Bathurst Street (Y.R. 38) -Aurora Heights Drive
Subdivision 19T 81100
Bathurst Street (Y.R. 38) -Orchard Heights Drive
Subdivision 19T 80018
Bathurst Street (Y.R. 38) -Collector Road from
Subdivision 19T 80060
at an estimated cost of $85,000.00 and with the understanding that
there will be further cost to the Town pertaining to this work.
Such funds to come from the Subdivision levies.
Be It Further Resolved that the Region of York be advised that the
Town of Aurora will be responsible for the cost of the lowering of
the road grade at the intersection of:
Bathurst Street (Y.R. 38) -Orchard Heights Drive
Subdivision 19T 80018
The Subdividers to be charged back the total cost of the work plus
financing and administrative costs.
CARRIED
4. Payment of Invoice-R.V. Anderson and Associates Limited
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of v.\n.G. Walker, Town
Superintendent, Invoice Numbers 8152 and 8153, for professional
services rendered-Alliance Industrial Phase I and Phase II in the
total amount of $1,072.88 be paid to R.V. Anderson and Associates
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
5. Payment of Invoice-Trow Limited
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Wm.G. Walker, Town
Superintendent, Invoice Number GL1884/T3994-K, for professional
services rendered-Alliance Industrial Phase I and Phase II in the
total amount of $574.46 be paid to Trow Limited and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
6. Tender -McMahon Park Tennis Court Lighting -West Electric Contractors
N. Stewart:
Buck:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of F.J. Horvath, Director of
Leisure Services, the tender for the Supply and Installation of
Tennis Court Lighting at McMahon Park be awarded to West Electric
Contractors in the amount of $13,495.00 and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
This amount to be taken from the Parks Reserve Account.
CARRIED
7. Appointment to Permanent Staff -Mrs. Margaret Bell
E. Stewart:
N. Stewart:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Mr. Wm. Johnson,
Treasurer, and upon the successful completion of her six months
probationary period, Mrs. Margaret Bell be appointed to permanent
staff with the Town of Aurora, effective May 3rd, 1983.
CARRIED
8. Seminar -Highrise Fire Safety
Buck:
N. Stewart:
Resolved that one (1) member of the Building Department be
authorized to attend the Seminar in Scarborough on Highrise Fire
Safety on April 27th, 1983, and that the Registration Fee of $60.00
be paid and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Entrance -Resthaven Nursing Home
K.B. Rodger, Clerk-Administrator outlined to Council the concerns of the
Town Superintendent, regarding the entrance to Resthaven Nursing Home.
E. Stewart: Resolved that this matter be referred to the Technical Committee for
a report, Ostick:
BY-LAWS
E. Stewart:
Buck:
Be It Further Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
sign the Site Plan Agreement if outstanding matters are resolved.
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill Number 2575-83 -Being a By-Law to adopt Amendment Number 25 to
the Official Plan of Aurora Planning Area
(Aurora Country Estate)
Bill Number 2576-83 -Being a By-Law to adopt Amendment Number 26 to
the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area
(Archerhill)
... read a First Time.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS (continued)
E. Stewart:
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
Ostick:
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill Number 2575-83 -Being a By-Law to adopt Amendment Number 25 to
the Official Plan of Aurora Planning Area
(Aurora Country Estate)
Bill Number 2576-83 -Being a By-Law to adopt Amendment Number 26 to
the Official Plan of the Aurora Planning Area
(Archerhill)
... read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill Number 2556-83 -Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 1863, A
Restricted Area (Zoning) By-Law (Three
Seasons)
Bill Number 2573-83 -Being a By-Law to Authorize the Acquisition of
Land for Municipal Purposes (Elderberry)
... be read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
1. Councillor Ostick-Dog By-Law
Councillor Ostick gave Notice of Motion regarding Town of Aurora By-Law
2215-78 (Dog).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Public Meeting-By-Law Numbers 2575-83 and 2576-83
Councillor Buck advised that a Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, May
19, 1983 pertaining to By-Law Number 2575-83 (Aurora Country Estates) and
By-Law Number 2576-83 (Archerhill).
2. Attendance at B. I. A. Conference
Buck:
N. Stewart:
ADJOURNMENT
Buck:
Resolved that Councillor Martin Paivio be authorized to attend the
B.I.A. Conference in London, Ontario, April 25 and 26, 1983 and the
necessary expenses be allowed.
CARRIED
Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:46 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor r2LJ A JMt;!---c7,. i '" WA1Y