MINUTES - Council - 19830919MINUTES OF THE 17TH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983 AT 8:00P.M.
Present Were: Mayor Richard Illingworth and Councillors Richard Barker, Evelyn
Buck, Tim Jones, Len Ostick, Martin Paivio, Earl Stewart, Norm
Stewart and John West.
Mayor Illingworth advised Council members that the Clerk was absent as he and his
wife were celebrating their 24th Wedding Anniversary. Mayor Illingworth on behalf
of the Council expressed best wishes to Bud and Judy Rodger.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Illingworth introduced Mr. David Merkur to the Council members and welcomed
him to the meeting. Mr. Merkur was in attendance to present cheques to various
organizations. This money comes from the Arts and Culture Fund set up and
maintained by donations from the Merkur family.
DECLARATION BY MEMBERS
Councillor J. West declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to
Home Hardware and to Council in Committee Report # 92 -Item# B.9, 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 M. Paivio declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Council in
Committee Report # 92 -Item # B.4, and did not take part in the consideration of
or vote on any question in this regard or atttempt in any way to influence the
voting on such question.
CONFIRMATION 0~ MINUTES
Barker:
N. Stewart:
Resolved that the Minutes of the Council meetings of August 31st,
1983 and September 6th, 1983 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
E. Stewart:
West:
Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of
$502,830.62, 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: Factory Theatre
McMahon Park
Victoria Hall
Church Street
Band Shell
Parks Building
Community Centre: Building
Canteen
Leisure Services
Water
Accounts Pafd Prior to Council
CARRIED
2,429.15
289.63
12.30
182.75
9.59
34.23
7,715.06
1,646.63
$ 6,752.36
2,466.38
25,343.35
2, 561.41
2,957.65
9,361.69
1,706.58
4,587.62
447,093.58
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS (continued)
E. Stewart:
Ostick:
West:
Barker:
CORRESPONDENCE
Resolved that the Accounts of Home Hardware be paid and the Seal of
the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Resolved that the following Capital Accounts in the total amount of
$993.13, 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.
Parks· Reserve
Attridge Lumber
Attridge Lumber
Paris Playground Equipment
Paris Playground Equipment
CARRIED
$ 31.33
95.36
31.30
835.14
$993.13
17-1 P.L. Stephen, Artisans of York re: Church Street School Facilities
(Information, Councillor West, F.J. Horvath)
17-2 Lakeview Estates re: Sales Office Trailer -Signage and Access
(Information, R.J. Harrington)
17-3 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Request to Close the Industrial
Parkway in Order to Accommodate Construction of the York/Durham Sewer
(Ref. Council in Committee)
17-4 The Yellow Brick House re: Request for Delegation Status
(TABLEo;·oELEGATIONS)
17-5 Aurora Public Library re: Ramp between Trio Restaurant/Aurora Public
Library
(Ref. Council in Committee)
17-6 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Rounding Practice -Road
Expenditure Statements
(Ref. Public Works Committee, D. Wardle, Wm.G. Walker)
17-7 Boys and Girls Clubs of Ontario re: Request for Donation
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
17-8 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A-4-83, Mr. A. Schemmer, 79 Cousins
Drive, Lot 2, Plan 487, Town of Aurora
(Information)
17-9 Ministry of the Environment re: Blueprint for Waste Management
(Ref. Council in Committee)
17-10 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application Number 109.83.A,
Application for Consent (Charles R. and Mary L. Teasdale)
(Information, R.J. Harrington, S. Seibert)
17-11 William Azzalino, Architect re: The Aurora Collonade, Inc.
(Information)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
17-12 Petition -Aurora Residents re: Temperance and Reuben Streets -Proposed
Development of Lot 51, Plan 246
(Ref. Planning Committee, K.B. Rodger)
17-13 Assessment Review Board re: Notice of Decision
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
17-14 Wm.G. Walker memo to R.J. Harrington re: Financial Securities Discouraging
Early Occupancy Golf Links Drive (Aurora Highlands, Phase I) Request for
Release of Same
(TABLtD, .RtSOLUTIONS)
17-15 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Financial Securities -Parallax Land
Corporation
(TABLED, RtSOLUT!ONS)
17-16 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Commercial Area Improvement
Program CAIP
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert, B.I.A.)
17-17 S.G. Wilson memo to Mayor Illingworth re: Landscaping of Aurora Fire
Station
(Ref. Council in Committee)
17-18 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application Number 206.83.A -
Gullo Enterprises Limited
(Information, R.J. Harrington)
17-19 Canada Post re: Aurora and Conveyance of Letter Carriers
(Information, Clerk to reply)
17-20 Downtown Aurora Business Improvement Area re: Mailing of Notices -
C.D.A.C.
(Information, Councillor Buck)
17-21 Aurora Minor Hockey Association re: Request for Monetary Assistance -
Aurora Bantam Tournament
(Ref. Administration/Finance Committee)
17-22 Ontario Municipal Board re: Appointment for Hearing
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
17-23 Ministry of Energy re: Municipal Oil Conversion and Energy Conservation
Program
(Ref. Council in Committee)
17-24 Ontario Municipal Board re: Board Order made August 29, 1983 -By-Law
2537-82
(Information)
17-25 The York Region Board of Education re: By-Law Number 2591-83 (Graystones)
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
17-26 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Interim Payment Certificate Number 1
-Reconstruction of the Vandorf Sideroad -Contract Number M.C. 1983-1
(TABLtD; RtSOLOTIONS, D. Wardle)
17-27 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Flood Warning System
'__.; (Information, Clerk to reply)
17-28 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Aurora
purchase from Nolar Industries Limited, Part of Lot 1, Plan 65R-3480
(Information, Clerk to reply)
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
17-29 Canada Safety Council re: Hazard Warning-Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus
(Ref. Public Safety Committee, S.G. Wilson)
17-30 Granny's Country Oven Bakery Limited re: Projected Building Expansion
(Ref. Planning Committee)
17-31 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: By-Law Number
2591-83 (Graystones)
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
17-32 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Seminar on Computers -"How
to Select a Computer for your Municipality"
(Information, Wm. Johnson, K.B. Rodger)
17-33 The Regional Municipality of York-Clerk's re: Request for Comments on
Report
(Ref. Council in Committee)
17-34 The Regional Municipality of York -Engineering re: Neighbourhood Watch
Signs
(TABlED)
17-35 Minister of Revenue re: Assessment of Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires
(Ref. Council in Committee)
17-36 Aurora Fire Department re: Activity Report -August
(Ref. Public Safety Committee)
17-37 Public Works Department re: Overtime -August
(Ref. Public Works Committee)
17-38 Pro-Craft Industries Limited re: Request for Extension of Time
'-··J (Ref. Council in Committee -September 14th, 1983)
17-39 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Granada Investments Limited, Lot
90, Plan M-2035
(Information, K. McFarlane)
17-40 Flags Unlimited Incorporated re: Quotations
(Information)
17-41 Committee of Adjustment re: Submission A-2-83, Plan 65R-3440, Part 2
(Information)
17-42 Strauss, Cooper, Barristers and. Solicitors re: Bell purchase from
Bay-Tower Homes Company Limited, Lot 33, Plan 65M2124, Aurora
(Information, R.J. Harrington, K.B. Rodger)
17-43 Cattanach, Hindson, Sutton and Hall, Barristers and Solicitors re: Murphy
purchase from Lampe, 19 Steeplechase Drive
(Informtion, Clerk to reply)
17-44 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Lots 74 -75, Concession 1 W.Y.S., Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing File 19T-83025 (Aurora Country Estates)
(Information)
17-45 The Parish of Our Lady of Grace re: Letter of Credit
(Information, Wm.G. Walker)
17-46 Lloyd B. Gadsby, Barrister re: Metropolitan Toronto Sewer and Water and
The Town of Aurora
(Ref. Council in Committee)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
17-47 York Regional Land Division Committee re: Application for Consent by:
Granada Investments Limited, Application Number 268.83.A
(Ref. Planning Committee, R.J. Harrington)
17-48 Ontario Municipal Board re: Deadline for 1983 Quota Charges
(Ref. Council in Committee)
17-49 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town of
Aurora purchase from Old Park Holdings Limited, Part of Lot 80, Concession
1, E.Y.S. (Formerly Township of Whitchurch)
(Information, Wm. Johnson, K.B. Rodger)
17-50 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town of
Aurora purchase from Old Park Holdings Limited, Part of Lot 80, Concession
1, E.Y.S. (Formerly Township of Whitchurch)
(Information, Wm. Johnson, K.B. Rodger)
17-51 Aurora United Church re: Permission to Place a Planter
(TABLED)
West:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that this letter be received.
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CARRIED
17-52 Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Second Arena Feasibility Study-
File# 81-42-1001 (Formerly BAR-81-580186}
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
17-53 William Azzalino, Architect re: The Aurora Collonade, Inc. -All Projects
(Information, R.J. Harrington)
17-54 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation re: Builders' Bulletin
(Information)
17-55 F.J. Horvath memo toN. Weller re: Removal of Trees from Public Property
(TABLED)
West:
Ostick:
Resolved that this tree list be aproved and tenders be called for
the removal of same.
CARRIED
17-56 S.G. Wilson memo to K.B. Rodger re: 1983 Summer Weekend Standby
(TABLED; RESOLUTIONS}
17-57 George Wimpey Canada Limited re: Temporary Sales Trailer Location and
Model Siting
(TABLED, .RESOLUTIONS)
17-58 Provincial Secretary for Justice re: News Release -Walker Announces New
Young Offender's Facility
(TABlED)
West: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
Barker:
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
1. Letter # 17.:.4 -The Yellow Brick House re: Request for DelegatiorlStatus
Mrs. P. McKee, Chairman, Community Support Committee for The Yellow Brick
House, appeared before Council and introduced Ms. Leslie Rice, Houseworker
for The Yellow Brick House.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 19B3
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DELEGATIONS (continued)
1. Letter# 17~4 -The Yellow Brick House re: Request for Delegation Status
(continued)
Mrs. McKee advised Council members that she was present this evening to seek
Council's consideration in the Town of Aurora Council challenging the other
Municipal Councils in the Region to a Bowl-A-Than, to raise money for The
Yellow Brick House. The Bowl-A-Than to be held in the Spring of 1984.
Mayor Illingworth advised Mrs. McKee that Council would discuss this request
and advise accordingly.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report # 90 ~ PubliC Safety Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held on Wednesday, September 7th, 1983
at 7:00 p.m. in Committee Room One.
Present Were: Councillors Tim Jones and Martin Paivio, Fire Chief Stu Wilson,
and Citizen Members Carl Weissner and Ted Bessant.
Regrets From: Councillor Norm Stewart and Citizen Member Omar Khamissa.
A. REVIEL.J OF PREVIOUS MEETtNG MINUTES
1. Fire Regi.Jl ati ng ll.Y~Li1w
Still awaiting agreement with full-time firefighters at such time Clerk to
pursue with Fire Chief.
2. Fire and fieat.Detection
Awaiting further information from the Clerk.
3. capita1·euaget
1983 capital purchase dealt with by Council but still no long-range capital
plan has been presented.
4. Occupancy.Permits
As it is understood that the official inquest report has been received, the
Committee recommends that the Clerk pursue the development of a process to
present to Council on the issuance of occupancy permits for commercial or
industrial buildings to include an updating procedure on hazardous materials
kept in buildings.
B. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter u·16.:.1o3
2. Letter·# 16-25
3. Letter·# 16.:.100
-Murray Drive Barrier-dealt with by Council.
-Disabled Parking -referred to Council in Committee
scheduled discussion of same.
-D.A.B.I.A.-Parking restrictions-referred to Council
in Committee scheduled discussion of same.
c. RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
1.
2.
Letter·#· 15~206
Letter # ·16-13
-July Fire Report -received as information.
-Cousins/Gurnett -received as information.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 90 : Ptib1ii: Safety Committee :. ; Various Matters (continued)
D.
1.
2.
OiHER MAiitRS
Five.Year Capital.Forecast
(Equipment and other capital needs)
The Committee has asked the Chief to share his five (5) year capital
projection for input.
Five·vear.Statt.Projection
The Committee has asked the Chief to formulate a base plan geared to the
projected growth in Aurora and how that might affect our firefighting staff
requirements.
3. Emer9ency.P1an·status
The Chief has this plan drafted and it is in for typing. The Committee will
review at next meeting.
4. Barrier at Glass and.Seaton Drives
The Committee requests information on the purpose of the road barrier at
this location, and its projected length of requirement to be there. The
Committee also brings to Council's attention the fact that it appears to be
poorly lit at night, causing a potential hazard.
E. CHIEF'S.AGENOA
1. Occupational.Healtn.6r Satety.Review
The firehall was recently inspected and found to be in very good condition.
This is the first inspection of this type we have had.
2. New Fire Department Emergency ielepnone Number
The Committee brings to Council's attention its continued concern regarding
outside advertising agencies who have been publishing the wrong emergency
fire number on household giveaways --the latest being the plastic phone
book covers put out by R.D. Culham, Box 331, Collingwood.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
October 4th, 1983 at 7:30 p.m.
Item A.l
-D.3
Item D.4
E. Stewart:
Jones:
CARR IEO
AMENDMENT
Resolved that a report be requested from the Director of Public
Works as to whether this barrier is needed.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report #~90 ~~Pu51ic Safety~Committee~ ••• Various Matters (continued)
Item D .4 CARRIED AS AMENDED
Item E.l
-E.2 CARRIED
Jones:
Paivio:
Resolved that Public Safety Committee Report # 90 dated September
7th, 1983 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended.
CARRIED
Report # 91 ~ ~ P1 arini rig Committee ~:; Vari olls Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Planning Committee was held on Monday, September 12, 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. DELEGATIONS:
1. Letter'#l6-95 ~ 11~17 Yonge street North
Mr. George Macri, on behalf of J. G. Cordone Investments Ltd., owner of
the property, appeared before the Committee and explained their proposal
for the property. A new one-storey structure will replace the present
"Emi 1 i o' s Pizza", and be attached to the dwe 11 i ng at No. 17. The
feasibility of a second storey was discussed, and the Committee agreed in
principle with the proposal. Mr. Macri will present his proposal to the
L.A.C.A.C., and contact his architect regarding the suggested revisions,
and also to be compatible with the Diamond Report on the Downtown Core
Study.
2. Archerhill Investments Ltil.,'Pro~osea Plan of~Subilivisiori;~Official Plan
Amendment No. '26;'Block 37, R.P1an~M~2012,'corner~of~Bayview Avenue &
Vandorf Sideroad
Mr. Brian Thomas and Mr. Malik, consultants for the owners, addressed the
Committee concerning a revised plan of subdivision for the property. It
is proposed to consist of 14-2 acre lots, as opposed to the previous
submission of 22 lots.
The Committee recommends the revised Official Plan concept be approved,
the necessary O.P. amendment be prepared, and a Public Meeting be held, if
required under the new Planning Act procedures.
B. REZONING$:
1. Letter #15~195 ~ Donald L Rogers t:State~ and William Marko; Part Lot 85,
CIJnC:. 1, WYS
The Committee recommends the application be deferred, pending the "Estate
Residential Development Policy" discussions by Council.
2. Letter #15~165 ~ Granada Investments Ltd~,, proposed apartment/i:IJmmeri:ial
complex, Aurora flignlariils GolfCourse
The Committee reviewed the preliminary plan submitted, showing 247
apartment suites, with first-floor commercial, and four attached
cruciform-shaped buildings. Ninety-nine surface parking spaces will be
provided, and the remainder under the 9-storey apartment complex.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report #·91· ~-Pianning.Committee Various Matters (continued)
B. REZONING$: (continued)
2. Letter #15~165 ~ Granada Investments Ltd;, proposed apartment/commerCial
complex; Aurora Aighlarids Golf-Course (continued)
The Committee agrees in principle with multiple residential on the site, but
would recommend low-rise, with a maximum of 3 - 4 storeys high.
The recommendation by the Committee is that the owner make a presentation
to Council with more detailed information.
3. Letter-#16~14-~ Granada.Investments.Lta;;·s/W corner.or.Rennedy·Street
West and Murray Drive extension
The Committee recommends a rezoning by-law be enacted, and a Public
Meeting be held on Thursday, October 27th at 7:30 p.m.
Council is reminded by the Committee, that under the new Planning Act
procedures, a quorum of Council must be present.
4. Letter #16~44 ~Mr. & Mrs. J; Priestly; 40 Machel1 Avenue, Part Lot 17;
R.Plan 36
The subject lands are zoned "Environmental Protection (EP)", and to remove
this zone, a rezoning is required to "Residential", to permit the owner to
erect a garage.
The Committee recommends a rezoning by-1 aw be enacted, and a Public
Meeting be held on October 27, 1983 at 7:30p.m.
5, Letter.#15:8g· ~-Mr:·Augh Moreland; Lots-10; ·11·&·12; ·R:Plan-132; North side
Ridge Roaa
The Committee noted the application erroneously named the municipality as
King Township, instead of the Town of Aurora.
The Committee recommends a rezoning by-law be enacted, and a Public
Meeting be held on October 27, 1983. The Committee further recommends
support of the application when it is presented to the Land Division
Committee.
c. RECEIVED-~OR.RECOMMENDAliON:
1. Letter #15-115. ~ Proposed Amendment to OHi Ci a1. Plan. Amendment #21; Mr;
H. Piebrock, Part lot 11, Cone. 3, EYS
The Committee recommends adoption of the modifications as suggested by the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing.
2. Letter #16~1 -George Wimpey Canada; Plan of SuodiViSion 191~80018
The Committee recommends, as suggested by the Ministry of the Environment,
that the reference to "noise control measures" be taken out of the
Subdivision Agreement.
3. Letter #16~33:~-Proposed.Plan·or Suodivision; Part.Lot-85;-conc: 1;·wvs
19T-83036 -Donald E. Roger Estate, Subdivision,application to Region or
York
The Committee recommends this application be deferred, pending the "Estate
Residential Development Policy" discussions by Council. The Region is to
be so advised of this recommendation.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 91 ~ i>1anrii rig Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
c. RtCEIVtD FOR.RECOMMENDATION: (continued)
4. Letter #16~34 .:. ProposeirP1an of Subdivision; Part Lot 85; Coni:~ 1, wvs
19f-83o37 -William Marko, Subdivision application to Reg1on of York
The Committee recommends this application be deferred, pending the "Estate
Residential Development Policy" discussions by Council. The Region is to
be so advised of this recommendation.
5. Letter.#l6.:.35 .:.·Proposed.i>lan.of Subdivision; Part.Lots.73; 74· &.75;.coni:~
l, WYS 19T-83o38-Addington Place Inc., Subdivision application to Region
of York
The Committee recommends this application be deferred, pending the "Estate
Residential Development Policy" discussions by Council. The Region is to
be so advised of this recommendation.
6. Letter #16.:.75 .:. Draft Plan of SubdiviSion; Mr. H. i>iebrock; Part Lot 11,
Cone. 3, EYS
This plan is presently being circulated in the approved manner.
7. Letter #17.:.30 ~·GrannY's ·Tarts,· 24 Industry street
The owners wish to add an addition to the rear of their building, and
would appreciate an amendment to allow an 8-foot exterior sideyard
setback, and also to permit a loading dock to be set back 80 feet. The
Zoning By-Law requires an exterior yard setback of 30 feet, and a loading
dock setback of 196.85 feet. It appears a commitment was previously made
by Council at the time of the road construction.
The Committee recommends a rezoning by-law be enacted, the usual fees be
paid, and a date be set for a Public Meeting.
8. Ontario Eilli1ding OffiCialS Aimlla1 Workshop & Seminar, Timmins; October 2-
5 inclusive
The Committee recommends Roy Harrington be permitted to attend, and the
usual expenses be allowed. This is a 1983 Budgeted item, #2100-48.
9. Letter #17.:.41·.:. Mr: H~. Swain; Cliai rman of Committee of Adjustment. re:
submiSsion No.· A.:.2.:.s3, Mr. Van Dyk; 9 Irwin Avenue
This application was requested for a variance to Zoning By-Law No.
2213-78, Section 6.2.3 "Accessory Building Height". This Section states
that the "Maximum Height" of an accessory building can be only 3.5 metres
(11.5 feet). The owner erected his shed with a gambrel roof, and the
"height" is measured to the mid-point of the eaves and the ridge (Section
3,17(3)). Mr. VanDyk erected his shed, and the height was 13 feet.
The Committee recommends Mr. Swain be advised that the shed is not Legal
Non-conforming, but Non~Conforming, and an application for a minor
var1 a nee 1 s still necessary.
D. RECEIVED.POR.INPORMATION:
1. Addington i>1ai:e.Inc:;·afficial·i>1an·Amenctment & Rezoning, Part Lots 73, 74
& 75, Cone. 1, WYS
This letter and report, and accompanying letter from Solicitor Susan
Plamondon, were previously dealt with by Council.
2. Letter.#14.:.1Q4-Region of York re: Bevark Holdings 19-0P-0025-l7(3)(C)
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 91 ~ Planning_Coriuidttee ~ •• Various Matters (continued)
D. RECEIVED FOR'INFORMATION: (continued)
3. Letter #15~179 -Clerk, Region of York re: Subdivision application, w.
Marko, Part Lot 85, Cone. 1, WYS.
4. Letter #15~180 -Clerk, Region of York re: Subdivision application,
Donald E. Rogers Estate, Part Lot 85, Cone. 1, WYS.
5. Letter #15~197 -Fraser, Atwell, Solicitors re: Official Plan Amendment
No. 18, Dical Investments.
6. Letter #15~110 -Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing re: Ontario
Planners Conference, Toronto, October 4, 5, 6, 1983.
The Committee recommends Sue Seibert attend this conference, and the usual
expenses be allowed.
7. Letter'#16~84-Clerk, Region of York re: St. Andrews Mall re:
condominium application.
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. The next Planning Committee is scheduled for
Monday, October 24, 1983 at 7:30 p.m.
Buck:
Paivio:
Resolved that P'lanning Committee Report# 91 dated September 12th,
1983 be discussed item by item and accepted.
CARRIED
Report# 92'~ Council 'in Committee Various, Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Council in Committee was held on Wednesday, September 14th, 1983
at 7:30 p.m. in the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Mayor Illingworth and Councillors Barker, Buck, Jones, Ostick,
Paivio, E. Stewart, N. Stewart and West.
Councillor Paivio declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Item# 7 on the
Agenda -Letter# 16-77 -The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Tymes
Restaurant -141 Yonge Street due to contractual obligations, 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 the Verbal Report re:
O.M.B. -C.B. Management due to monetary interest, 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.
A.
1.
2.
CORRESPOND!:NCE
Letter'#'16~40'~'Wietzes'Motors Aurora re: 'Lot Signs
The Committee discussed this matter and recommends that this request be
denied.
Letter # 16~68 -Mr~ 'Ro re:
ComnifEfee of Adjustment ~RP
409, Dodie Street
The Committee recommends that the recommendation of R.J. Harrington be
accepted.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 92 : Council in comlil_ittee ... Various Matters (continued)
A. CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
3. Letter #11>:71: Mr: Wm: Wail<er memo to Colleen Gowan re:· Graiieand
Fencing -35 Jasper Drive
It was recommended that this letter be deferred to the Public Works
Committee Report# 93 dated September 13th, 1983
4. Letter# 16.:.97: Rotar,YC1ub ofAurora re: Rotar.{Parl< Designation
Council in Committee discussed this matter and recommends that this letter
be referred to the Commercial Advisory Development Committee to be
discussed in conjunction with the Core Study with a report back to
Council. The Rotary Club to be advised of Council's action.
5. Letter u·16:111·:·co11is-Leatner re:· ·sewer Oiscnarges
The Committee recommends that this letter be deferred to Unfinished
Business -Item B.1.
6. Letter·#-17:2 .:.·LaKeview-Estates
7.
Council in Committee recommends that upon the posting of a Bond,
permission be granted to Lakeview Estates to place a sales trailer on the
property at Orchard Heights Drive and Yonge Street as shown on the
attached plan for a period of one year, to September 19th, 1984.
Letter·#-11.:.73 .:.·wm:G: Wa1Ker.mem6-t6·k:B:-Roii OT
Brookland AvenueTYo-nge Street -Banbury C-ourt
Calculation of Development Contr1but1ons
The Committee discussed this matter and recommends that the calculations
of Mr. Wm.G. Walker covering this matter dated April 19, 1983, and
recommends the acceptance of same and the Subdivision Agreement be
prepared for Council's consideration. The timing of the resurfacing of
Brookland Drive be referred to the Public Works Committee for study and
report.
8. Letter# 17.:.3 -Wm:G: WalKer rnemo re: Request to Close lniiustriai
Parkway
After discussing this matter, Council in Committee recommended that
permission be granted to close the Industrial Parkway for two (2) days
during the week of September 26th, 1983 and two (2) days during the week
of October 3rd, 1983. Directional signs are to be posted at least two (2)
days prior to the closing.
Mr. Walker, Director of Public Works is directed to arrange a meeting with
all parties concerned to ensure that there is no more last minute requests
for road closings.
9. Letter # 17.:.38 .:. Pro.:.Craft Industries re: Extention (Jf Tirne
Council in Committee recommends that Pro-Craft Industries be granted an
extension to December 31, 1983 to substantially complete their industrial
building.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 92 ~ Counci 1 i ri C01nmittee • ; • Various Matters (continued)
B. UNFINISRED.BOSINtSS
1. Town of.Aurora sy:Law 1919:71·: Sewage
Council in Committee discussed this matter and recommends as follows:
(a) That the Region of York be advised that Collis Leather is making
every effort towards improving the air and water environment.
(b) That the Region of York be requested to carry out on-going
sampling on behalf of the Town of Aurora.
(c) That the Town of Aurora By-Law Number 1919-71 be amended to make
it similar to the Region of York By-Law Number 2-23-78-78.
2. Ramp between Trio.Restaurant and.Aurora Public Library
After discussing this matter at length, Council in Committee recommends as
follows:
(a) That no ramp be erected between the Trio Restaurant parking area
and the Aurora Public Library parking lot.
(b) That the pedestrian walkway be upgraded and illuminated.
(c) That direction signs be installed.
(d) That the laneway between the Library and the Town Parks Building
be made one-way from Victoria Street to the parking lot.
3. Public Safety.Report.Review
Council in Committee discussed these priorities and make the following
recommendations:
(a) Recommendations H 10, 11, 12, 15, 19, 27, 33, 36 and 37 be
approved and the Traffic By-Law amended and the Public Works
Department sign accordingly upon the By-Law receiving final
approval.
(b) Recommendation H 13
The Committee recommends that Item 13 be referred back to the
Public Safety Committee for further study.
(c) Recommendation H 17
The Committee recommends that Item 17 not be approved.
(d) Recommendation H 18
The Committee recommends that Item 18 be referred to the
Commercial Development Advisory Committee for study and report
back to Council.
(e) Recommendation # 32
Council in Committee recommends that this area be designated a
School Zone Area.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report #.92 ~Council ·in Committee· ••• Various-Matters (continued)
B. ONriNISAED BOSlNESS (continued)
4. Transfer of Lana ~ scan101i court
5.
K.B. Rodger, Clerk-Administrator advised Council members that this matter
should be cleared up in approximately 1 1/2 months.
Walkway ~-Bigwin Drive
Council in Committee recommends that this matter be referred to the next
Council in Committee meeting.
6. RiCtge.Roaa·Property
The Committee recommends that the Clerk-Administrator be authorized to
advertise this land in Toronto papers and also that the York Region Real
Estate Board be advised that the Town has this property for sale.
7. Cnristmas lignts
B.
9.
It is recommended that a one (1) year contract be made between Classic
Display Limited and the Town of Aurora covering Christmas decorations at a
cost of $2,500.00 and further in 1gs4 this matter be discussed with the
B.I.A. to ascertain if they have any interest in Christmas light
decorations for the Town.
Reid and Associates-Limitea·~·Invoices
The Committee recommends that, as further information has been obtained
regarding these two (2) accounts, the Council hereby recommends that
Invoice # 9126 in the amount of $1,679.35 and Invoice # 9127 in the amount
of $2,817.90 be paid.
Verbal-Report~ o~M~s.·-c.s~ ·Management
K.B. Rodger, Clerk-Administrator advised Council members that the O.M.B.
hearing of C.B. Management had been held on Monday, September 12th, 1983.
The Board has ordered that the two parties meet and solve their problems.
C.B. Management have been given to November 12th, 1983 to submit a revised
set of plans and the Town then has 30 days to review same. If no solution
to the problem can be found, the Board will resume the Hearing and make a
decision.
10. We11ill\ltol1 Enterprises
Mayor Illingworth advised Council members that ground breaking ceremonies
were to take place on Wednesday, September 21, 1983 at 2:00 p.m.
K.B. Rodger, Clerk-Administrator, advised Council members that final plans
for Wellington Enterprises would not be available for two (2} weeks, but
Wellington Enterprises would like to obtain a foundation permit for the
Senior Citizens' building. This is for information at this time. Further
information to be available for the Council meeting of September 19th,
1983.
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report #·92·~ Council ·in.Committee·;.; Various.Matters (continued)
C. NEW.BUSINES$
1. Nisbet wen Property
Council in Committee.was informed that Mr. Shaw was interested in
purchasing this property.
The Committee recommends that more information be obtained regarding the
number of acres, and that the Clerk-Administrator be authorized to obtain
an appraisal of this property for the next Council in Committee meeting.
2. Chamber of Commerce Di imer
Mayor Illingworth advised Council members that the Dinner Dance of the
Chamber of Commerce is to be held on September 28th, 1983.
The Committee recommends that as this is the date of the next scheduled
Council in Committee meeting, that the Council in Committee meeting be
rescheduled to Monday, October 3rd, 1983 at 7:00 p.m.
D. Rf:CJ:l VED AS I NFORMA liON
1. Letter # 16~30 -Railway Transport Committee -Canadian Transport
Commission re: The Transport of Dangerous Commodities by Rail in the
Toronto Census Metropolitan Area: A Preliminary Assessment of Risk
2. Letter # "16~41 -Ministry of Natural Resources re: 1982 Annual Report of
Mineral Resource Section of the Maple District
3. Letter·#·16~76-H. Borgdorff memo to Councillor E. Stewart re:
Precision Small Parts -Connections to Watermain
4. Letter #.16~77 -The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Tymes
Restaurant -141 Yonge Street, Aurora
5. Letter·#·16~83 -Region of York -Clerk's Department re: Neighbourhood
Watch Signs
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Item A.1
-B.3(c)
Item B.3(d)
West:
Paivio:
Item B .3(d)
Item B.3(e)
-D.5
N. Stewart:
Jones:
CARRIED
AMENDMENT
Resolved that this item not be approved.
CARRIED
CARRIED AS AMENDED
CARRIED
Resolved that Council in Committee Report # 92 dated September 14th,
1983 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the Seal
of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report"#"93" ~"Puolic"WorKs"Committee" :::"Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A regular meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Tuesday, September
13th, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. in Committee Room No.1 at the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor L. Ostick, Councillor E. Stewart, and the Director of
Public Works, Wm. Walker. Councillor J. West was present during
the last half hour of the meeting.
1. Letters of"Credit
The Committee discussed this matter at length and recommend adoption of
the following guidelines for staff:
Guicte1ines"Por ihe"Ca1cu1ation Of Performance Bonds
Activity Industrial Commercial Residential
.... "(Apt. Bldg)"
Parking Lot Including
Access (excavation,
granular sub-base,
concrete curb & gutter,
asphalt pavement &
pavement" markings)" -include include"-" " -" "include
Site Servicing (sanitary
lateral & M.H., storm
sewers, G.B.'s & M.H.'s,
water service, service
box, hydrants, water
meter c/w outside
reader)-" ----""include " include"" 1 "---""include-
Restoration, Modification
or Relocation of Existing
Services or Utilities
Within the Public Road
Allowance include include include
""-
Topsoil, Sod
or"Seed include" """include" -"-""include-
Landscaping Other
(genera 1 ) " " " "minimal""--"""include" -"""-include
Landscaping Other
(buffer" areas)" " include """ --""include " "include"
Fencing (required
by" by-1 aw) "include"-include-""·include
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 93 ~ Pub 1 i c Works Comrilittee ; • ~ Various Matters (continued)
1. Letters of Credit (continued)
Activity Industrial Commercia 1 Residential
(Apt. Bldg)
Fencing (other),, exclude . . , -exclude". exclude
Sidewalk " . ··"exclude . "include include
Retaining,Walls/Devices . . include ,include . , ., , -include
Signing (highway
regulatory or by-law
related),, ...... , include , . , , include ,.,include,
Signing
(advertisement-related) .... exclude . , , exclude, " exclude
Illuminati on " . " exclude. , , , include " ,,include.
Recreational Facilities .. , exclude .. , . . , exclude " I .exclude
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Bonding Requirements: 50% to a maximum of $100,000.00.
Bond.Reductions: To be considered upon completion of 75% of proposed
work, however, reductions shall represent 100% of all outstanding work. In
addition, all work is to be completed within three (3) years of the
signing of the site plan agreement. Bonds are to be worded such that they
are automatically renewed by the lending institution unless instructed by
the Corporation of the Town of Aurora to release or reduce same.
Plan Revisions: To receive Town approval prior to changes being
implemented.
The Committee requested a report on current bonds for the October meeting.
2. Street.Lighting
Preliminary discussions with Aurora Hydro will take place this month and
the matter will be on the agenda for the October meeting.
3. Ma.}'or's Memo (Over Expenditure or-Account 31100~01)
This was incurred due to reduction in the M.T.C. contribution. This will
not affect the overall budget for wages and salaries.
4. Mayor's Memo (198Hapital Works Programme)
5.
The usual procedure is for the Works Committee to discuss this programme
with the Town Engineer and the Director of Public Works. A recommendation
is then made to Council for discussion and action. This process is under
way and a report will be made to Council-in-Committee on the 28th of
September.
Waterworks"Convention
The Committee would recommend that Robert Cribbett and Wm. Walker be
permitted to attend the Georgian Bay Waterworks Conference on September
28th, 1983 in Bracebridge and that the usual expenses be permitted.
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 93 ~Public Works Committee ::: Various Matters (continued)
6. 35 Jasper.Drive
The Committee discussed this fencing problem and deferred a decision until
a report on the ownership of the adjoining land is determined.
7. Boulevird Mainfenjnce
The Committee discussed this problem and recommend that the Town do not
become involved in boulevard maintenance. Any emergency work required
should be charged to the abutting landowner. The Town should, however,
maintain those boulevards abutting Town owned properties.
8. wjter.Meter.Insfj11ation Updite
The Committee has requested that the Director of Public Works determine
which industries have to date not yet installed water meters.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Item 1
Ostick:
West:
Item 1
Item 2
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Item 7
West:
Jones:
Item 7
Item 8
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
RESOLUTIONS
West:
Jones:
AMENDMENT
Resolved that this item be referred to the next Council in Committee
meeting.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
CARRIED
AMENDMENT
CARRIED
Resolved that the second sentence be deleted and the following
sentence substituted:
"When work is required on any boulevard, a letter is to be sent to
the abutting landowners requesting their co-operation in maintaining
same.11
CARRIED AS AMENDED
CARRIED
CARRIED
Resolved that Public Works Committee Report # 93 dated September
13th, 1983 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Resolved that the following resolutions be added to the Agenda:
1. Pre-Servicing -Markborough Block "A"
2. Site Plan Agreement -Wellington Investments Limited
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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RtSOLUTIONS (continued)
1. Regional.Municipaiity of.York.Accounts
E. Stewart:
West:
Resolved that the amount of $449,301.15 be transferred from the
Services Reserve Account to the Waterworks Reserve Account and the
Regional Municipality of York Accounts -Water Booster Pumping
Station -$62,695.43 and South Water Storage -$386,605.72, dated
September 14th, 1983 be paid and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
2. Fire Fighters Summer standby .. June 4th; 19S3 to september 5th, 19S3
Jones: Resolved that the Summer Standby for the Aurora Fire Department
Paivio: Volunteer Firefighters for the period of June 4th, 1983 to September
5th, 1983 in the amount of $3,696.00, be authorized for payment and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
3. Payment Cert ifi catdlumber 1 .. Kaml u Construction l. i mited
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Wm.G. Walker, Director of
Public Works, Payment Certificate Number 1 -Contract Number M.C.
1983-1 (Reconstruction of the Vandorf Sideroad) in the amount of
$59,004.60 be paid to Kamlu Construction Limited and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
4. Financial ·securities·-Paraliai.l.and.corporition
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Wm.G. Walker, Director of
Public Works, the Financial Securities for Parallax Land Corporation
be released.
CARRIED
5. Mayor and.Clerk.Authorization.to Sign an Agreemerit.(Granada)
Buck:
N. Stewart:
Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the
Subdivision Agreement between Granada Investments Limited (Aurora
Highlands Phase II) and the Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
6. Mayor and Ci erlduth6ri zati on to Sign ilri Agreement. (Golf Glen Phase tt i)
Buck:
Ostick:
Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the
Subdivision Agreement between Markwest Developments Limited, Liscar
Construction Limited (Golf Glen Phase III} and the Corporation of
the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
7. lot Deposit Release .. Aurora Hi ghliinds
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Wm.G. Walker, Director of
Public Works, and upon receipt of the final lot grading
certificates, the $1,000.00 deposit be released for Lots 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31
(Aurora Highlands, Phase I).
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
8.
Paivio:
Barker:
9.
Jones:
Paivio:
remporar.Y Sales Trailer (Wimpey}
Resolved that permission be granted to George Wimpey Canada Limited
upon the posting of a bond, for the placing of a temporary sales
trailer at the location shown on the attached plan.
CARRIED
Mayor-and.ClerK.to-Sign a·Co11ective-Agreement· (Pire-Fighters)
Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Collective
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the Aurora Professional
Fire Fighters Association, Local 2870, of the International
Association of Fire Fighters.
CARRIED
10. Mayor-arid· c1 erK · Autnori zati on·· to s; gri ·· Ari ·Agreement· (Granada)
West:
N. Stewart:
Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the
Subdivision Agreement between Granada Investments Limited and the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
11. Pre~Servi d rig .:. Marl<borough BlocK "A"
Buck:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that, upon final approval by the Director of Public Works
of servicing plans for Markborough "Block A" and upon presentation
to the Clerk's Office of a satisfactory Letter of Credit, the
Council does hereby authorize and permit Markborough Properties
Limited to preservice their lands pending finalization of the
Subdivision Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Markborough
Properties Limited and David Priestly and Dennis Casey.
CARRIED
12. Site.Plari Agreement~ Wellington Investments-Limited
West:
Jones:
Whereas the Site Plan Agreement between Wellington Investments
Limited and the Town of Aurora dated February 15th, 1983, will
require revisions due to nine (9} additional underground parking
spaces being included in the revised site plan and whereas,
The Composition and mix of apartments has been revised in the
revised plans:
26 -One (1} Bedroom units
39 -Two (2) Bedroom units
20 -One (1} Bedroom units
45 -Two (2) Bedroom units
5 -Three (3) Bedroom units 5 -Three (3} Bedroom units
And Whereas, the final plans and specifications to revise the said
site plan agreement will not be completed for Council's
consideration of a revised site plan agreement until the October
3rd, 1983 Council meeting.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
1.
•••
That the revised site plan drawing showing only the layout dated
August, 1983 for Project 8319 and shown as drawing number A-01-1
and prepared by Sigmund D.F. Reszetnik, Architect is hereby
approved as a plot plan,
continued
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COUNCIL MEETING ••• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1983
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
12. Site Plan Agreement -Wellington Investments Limited (continued)
NEW BUSINESS
2. That the Building Department is hereby authorized to issue the
first stage permit only for the southern (Seniors' Building)
unit pending finalization and proper execution of the revised
site plan agreement, provided, the Clerk-Administrator advises
that the proper levies and financial security has been received
by the Town and that the Region of York lot levies have been
paid in full.
CARRIED
1. Letter # 17-58 -Provincial Secretary for Justice re: News Release -
Walker Announces New Young Offender's Facility
Buck:
E. Stewart:
ADJOURNMENT
Buck:
Resolved that this letter be tabled for one month until further
information is available.
CARRIED
Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
CARRIED
Q~W ~-~&~"--Mayor