MINUTES - Council - 19870520' -~'
MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 25-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, May 20, 1987
8:02 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Buck;
Barker, Jones, McKenzie, Paivio, Pedersen,
Timpson and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Director of
Planning, Director of Public Works, Chief
Building Official, Director of Leisure
Services, Fire Chief, Deputy Treasurer,
Clerk and Deputy Clerk.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts paid
to the York Region Board of Education due to employment with same and did
not take part in or vote on any question in this regard or attempt in any
way to influence the voting on such question.
Councillor Pedersen declared a pass i b 1 e Conflict of Interest in accounts
paid to ·canada Law Book due to employment with same and did not take part in
or vote on any question in this regard or attempt in any way to influence
the voting on such question.
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc. due to monetary interest and did not
take part in or vote on any question in this regard or attempt in any way to
influence the voting on such question.
Councillor Paivio declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report No.
PL87-066-159 of the Planning Department regarding the Maier property due to
possible contractual involvement and did not take part in or vote on any
question in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on
such question.
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Mr. Rodger introduced Mrs. Gracie Hotham, Mrs. Karen Wigglesworth and Mr.
Arthur Meeke, three new members of the Town staff employed in the Treasury
Department. The Mayor welcomed them on behalf of the members of Council.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#341
#342
#343
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
it was:
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Fire Chief be permitted to introduce the Fire Department's
Annual Report for 1986 under New Business on the Agenda.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Director of Public Works be permitted to provide a status
report on the Cambria Chase subdivision under Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
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#344 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT Council meet In Camera at the conclusion of the meeting to
deal with a personnel matter.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#345 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the following Capital Accounts in the total amount of
$48,623.96, details of which are on fi 1 e with the Treasury Office,
be approved for payment by Council and the Mayor issue orders on
the Treasurer for same, and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
Administration & Equipment Reserve
Decision Data
Decision Data
Van Hal Services
Van Hal Services
Van Hal Services
Family Lei sure Complex
Attridge Lumber
Bacon Basketware
Jack Baker Distillers
The Banner
Canada Post
Carling O'Keefe
Carlo's Furniture
Distillers Company Canada
Kwik Kopy Printing
Loxharien Productions
Mid-Valley Gardens
North Town Ford Sales
Toronto Sun
Travel Your Way
Capital Levy Reserve
Moffat Kinoshita
Moffat Kinoshita
Community Building
Purolator Courier Service
Engineering Reserve
Reid & Associates
Reid & Associates
Industrial Park
The Banner
Daily Commercial News
Metro North News
Reid & Associates
Toronto Star
Services Reserve
Reid & Associates
Reid & Associates
Waterworks Reserve
Direct Equipment Limited
1,428.80
1,055.82
1,335.10
2,148.30
773.55
27.22
29.42
931.60
342.00
576.23
313.10
321.10
691.45
953.90
104.34
79.72
19,330.63
1,029.60
1,200.00
4,775.00
1,138.38
757.76
309.52
196.80
325.78
65.00
322.37
169.60
4,493.98
160.30
CARRIED
2,484.62
4,256.75
25,930.31
5,913.38
81.04
1,067.28
1,079.55
4,654.28
3,155.75
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#346 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $1,039,852.17
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, be approved
by Council for payment and the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer
for same, and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
Genera 1
Fire Department
Works Department
Parks Department
Community Buildings:
Factory Theatre
Parks Building
Chamber of Commerce
Community Centre:
18.60
239.10
17.60
Building
Canteen
3,612.27
2,034.69
Leisure Services
Church St.
Victoria Hall
McMahon Bldg.
Water
869.92
103.12
38.832
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
$ 25,693.18
6 ,441. 50
37,549.83
4,363.16
275.30
5,646.96
3,476.23
1,011.87
6,606.35
948,787.79
Councillor Timpson having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in the account of York Region Board of Education did not take part in the
vote called with respect to the payment of this invoice.
Councillor Pedersen having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in the account of Canada Law Book did not take part in the vote called with
respect to the payment of this invoice.
Councillor McKenzie having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in the account of Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc. did not take part in the
vote called with respect to the payment of this invoice.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Residents' Petition -Traffic
concern -Heathwood Heights Drive & Tribbling Crescent
#347 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the letter received from the Heathwood Heights' area residents
regarding their traffic concerns be referred to the ongoing Traffic
Safety Study as recommended in the Mayor's memorandum.
CARRIED
C.E. Gowan, Clerk memo to Mayor and Council re: Tender Opening -
Industrial Parkway Trunk Sewer
#348 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the recommendation of Reid and Associates be endorsed and a
resolution be prepared for consideration this evening.
CARRIED
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Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Proposed Use of Holding Block -
Iona Corporation -Henderson Drive & McClellan Way
#349
#350
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the memorandum of the Mayor concerning the feasibility of
using the Iona lands for a day care facility be received.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT as contained in the memorandum of the Mayor, The Iona
Corporation be requested to investigate the feasibility of using
Block 122 for the purpose of a day care facility.
CARRIED
A. Merkur & Sons Ltd. re: Aurora Municipal Offices and The Aurora Shopping
Centre
#351 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the letter from Mr. Merkur concerning the Aurora Municipal
Offices and the Aurora Shopping Centre be referred to the Public
Meeting scheduled for May 21st.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITION RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Town of Vaughan re: Endorsati on of reso 1 uti on for the purchase of
Uplands Golf Course
b) CAA Ontario re: Need for additional money to upgrade the condition of
the provincial roads system
DELEGATIONS
Mr. John Emery, Aurora, Ont. re: Proposal for Aurora Library Square
Mr. John Emery representing Fairmont Property Corporation Limited attended
Council and briefly presented a deve 1 opment proposa 1 having the effect of
implementing the concept found in the Library Square Study. Mr. Robert
Stiff and Mr. R. Scott Burns, the architect and planner for the project,
were introduced. Conceptual elevations showing combination retail shops
with condominium residences on a second storey were presented. The site
plan shown proposed a block of buildings constructed on the Browning
property, a pedestrian mall, and a second row of buildings south of the
mall. A 100-car underground parking garage was proposed. It was requested
that approval in principle for the proposal be given by Council; that
Council instruct staff to cooperate with the proponents in proceeding with
the details of the proposal; and that permission to enter on the Browning
property to conduct soil tests be granted.
#352 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT this matter be referred to Unfinished Business on the agenda.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 23-87 dated May 13, 1987
#353 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Who 1 e meeting dated May
13, 1987 be received, and the recommendations, with the exception
of recommendation No. 13, carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Town of Aurora Council Minutes - 5 -
Wednesday, May 20, 1987
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
Report LS87-021-153 -Aurora Early Learning Centre (Recommendation #13)
#354 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Mayor West
THAT the Town of Aurora and the Aurora Early Learning Centre enter
into a Lease Agreement for the use of the Aurora Community Centre
from September, 1987 to September 1988 at an annual rental rate of
$3,500.00
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED as presented.
YEAS 8 NAYS 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Barker, Jones, McKenzie, Paivio,
Pedersen, Timpson, Weller and Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Buck.
STAFF REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Report No. PW87-020-157 -Tender Results -Construction of Concrete
Si dewa 1 k on Murray Drive & Remova 1 and Rep 1 a cement of Concrete Si dewa 1 k and
Type "C" Curb & Gutter in Various Locations -Contract No. M.C. 1987-8
(Parts ''A'' & ''B'')
#355 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT the tender received from Street Construction Limited in
the amount of $24,728.20 for the construction of concrete
sidewalk on Murray Drive (Contract No. M.C. 1987-8 Part "A")
be accepted (Budgeted Estimate-$26,000.00);
2. THAT the tender received from Street Construction Limited in
the amount of $34,239.64 for the removal and replacement of
concrete sidewalk and Type "C" curb and gutter in various
locations within the limit of the Town of Aurora (Contract No.
M.C. 1987-8 Part "B") be accepted (Budget Estimated
$40,000.00); and
3. THAT the funds be allocated from Accounts 3410-40 and 3410-39,
respectively and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
CARRIED
Report No. PW87-021-158 -Tender Results -Road Base, Curb & Gutter;
Restoration and Asphalt Surfacing of the Industrial Parkway South; Contract
No. M.C. 1987-7
#356 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
1. THAT the tender received from Mi 11 er Paving Limited in the
amount of $202,704.99 for the road base, curb and gutter
restoration and aspha 1 t surfacing of the Industria 1 Parkway
South be accepted (Budgeted Estimate-$206,000.00); and
2. THAT funds be allocated from the Industrial Park Fund, and the
seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Town of Aurora Council Minutes - 6 -
Wednesday, May 20, 1987
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Report No. PL87-066-159 -Committee of Adjustment Applications B-10-87 and
B-11-87; Part Lot 85, Cone. 1 E.Y.S.; Old Yonge Street; Maier
#357 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
I THAT the Committee of Adjustment be ad vi sed that Council has
no objection to Application B-10-87. Should the Committee
choose to approve Application B-10-87 the following conditions
of approval should be applied:
( i) Payment of a 1 ot 1 evy, the amount of $3,256.00 to the
Town of Aurora;
(ii) Cash in lieu of parkland dedication an amount not to
exceed 5% of the appraised va 1 ue of the subject 1 ands
payable to the Town of Aurora;
(iii)Payment of a hydro levy of $282.00 to the Town of Aurora;
(iv) Payment of an administration fee of $100.00 to the Town
of Aurora;
(v) The applicant convey free of cost and encumbrance a road
widening of up to 5 metres of the severed parcel to the
Town of Aurora;
(vi) That the proposed severed lands be appropriately rezoned
from "RU -Rural General" to "R1-1 -Detached Dwelling
First Density Residential Exception"; and
(vii)That the owner pay an amount to the Town of Aurora equal
to the proportionate share for this property of the cost
of the reconstruction of Old Yonge Street and the
installation of municipal services in same;
II THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Council has
no objection to Application B-11-87. Should the Committee
choose to approve application B-11-87 the following conditions
of approval should be applied:
(i) Payment of a lot levy, the amount of $3,256.00 to the
Town of Aurora;
(ii} Cash in lieu of parkland dedication an amount not to
exceed 5% of the appraised va 1 ue of the subject 1 ands
payable to the Town of Aurora;
(iii)Payment of a hydro levy of $282.00 to the Town of Aurora;
(iv) Payment of an administration fee of $100.00 to the Town
of Aurora;
(v) The applicant convey free of cost and encumbrance a road
widening of up to 5 metres of the severed parcel to the
Town of Aurora;
(vi) That the proposed severed lands be appropriately rezoned
from "RU-Rural General" to "R1-1-Detached Dwelling
First Density Residential Exception";
(vii)That the owner pay an amount to the Town of Aurora equal
to the proportionate share for this property of the cost
of the reconstruction of Old Yonge Street and the
installation of municipal services in same; and
III THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, May 20, 1987
Councillor Paivio having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
Report No. PL87-066-159 did not take part in the vote called with respect to
the adoption of the recommendations contained in the report.
Report PL87-067-160 -Committee of Adjustment Application B-9-87; Block B,
R.P. 535; 3 Industrial Parkway South; 356418 Ontario Limited
#358 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
1) THAT subject to the applicant moving the proposed severance
line 0.8 m further southward Council has no objection to
Application B-9-87. Should the Committee choose to approve
Application B-9-87 the following conditions should be applied:
i) Application A-6-87 come into effect;
ii) Payment of a lot levy in the amount of
$2,930.00 to the Town of Aurora;
iii) Cash in lieu of parkland dedication an amount not to
exceed 2% of the appraised value of the subject lands
payable to the Town of Aurora;
iv) Payment of a hydro levy of $295.00 to the Town of Aurora;
v) The applicant enter into a Site Plan Agreement between
the applicant and the Town of Aurora for the development
of the parking lot for the parcel to be retained; and
2) THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
Report No. PL87-068-161 -Minor Variance Application A-6-87 Part Block B,
R.P. 535; 3 Industrial Parkway South; 356418 Ontario Limited
#359 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT subject to the applicant moving the proposed severance
line in Application B-9-87 southward a distance of 0.8 m (2.6
feet) Council has no objection to Application A-6-87; and
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
Report No. PL87-069-162 -Proposed Zoning By-1 aw Amendment Sto 1 p Bui 1 ding
Group; Part Lot 85, Cone. 1 E.Y.S.; Yonge and Old Yonge Streets
#360 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council determine that no further public notice or meeting is
necessary as a result of the reduced density and elimination of the
apartment component of the proposal; and
THAT the Clerk's Department staff be directed to circulate a
summary of changes made to the proposal to those at the Public
Meeting who indicated they wished further notice, prior to third
reading of the By-law.
CARRIED
Town of Aurora Council Minutes - 8 -
Wednesday, May 20, 1987
Report No. PL87-070-163 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora
and David Paul Holdings Inc.
#361 Moved by Counci 11 or Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT subject to the provision of all financial securities the Mayor
and the Clerk be authorized to sign a site plan agreement between
the Town of Aurora and David Paul Holdings Inc.
CARRIED
TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT
Report TR87-015-164 -Purchase of Public Works Five-Ton Truck Cab &
Chassis; and Parks One-Ton Stake Truck & Crew Cab
#362 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
1. THAT the lowest tender for the Public Works five-ton truck be
awarded to Newmarket Truck Centre for $42,767.90 to be paid
from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve Fund;
2. THAT the sole tender for the Parks one-ton stake truck and
crew cab be awarded to Twin Hills Mercury Sales Ltd., Richmond
Hill for $22,402.59 to be paid from the Vehicle and Equipment
Reserve Fund; and
3. THAT the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report No. TR87-016-165 -Grant Policy
#363 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Grant Pol icy appended to Report TR87-016-165 be approved
by Council.
CARRIED
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Report No. ADM87-017-166 -Consultant Study -Effectiveness and
Coordination -Public Works, Engineering, Leisure Services
#364 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT this matter be referred to the In Camera portion of the agenda
for discussion.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
1987 Mill Rates and Operations Budget
#365 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
RESOLVED that the 1987 Revenue Fund Budget be adjusted as follows:
Revenue -Municipal Taxation Account, 160-01, increased
$48,095.00 to $4,446,601.00 according to By-law
2914-87 dated May 13, 1987; and
Expenditure -Parks Department, SCAG Property Improvement Account,
6040-56 increased $48,095.00 to $48,095.00.
CARRIED
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Tender of Fernview Construction Ltd. for Construction of the Parkway Trunk
Sewer
#366 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Timpson
RESOLVED that the tender of Fernview Construction Ltd. in the
amount of $1,018,518.38 for the construction of the Parkway Trunk
Sewer, Project 1109 be accepted.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Corridor Enterprises and Cambria Chase Subdivision; Plan 65M-2281
Mr. Wa 1 ker presented a brief verba 1 report bringing members of Council
up-to-date on the status of the outstanding works in the Cambria Chase
subdivision. He indicated that discussion to date with the developer had
resulted in a commitment to proceed with outstanding work. Mr. Walker
advised Council that he would proceed to obtain commitments from contractors
to carry out the completion of the work if same was not well underway upon
the expiry of the Notice period given to the Owners. A report will be made
at the Committee of the Who 1 e meeting scheduled for May 27th to further
advise of the status of the works.
Delegation of Mr. John Emery re: Proposal for Aurora Library Square
#367 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT permission to the proponent be given to carry out soil tests
on the Browning property; and
THAT the proponents have access to staff for the purpose of
finalizing their proposal for possible presentation to Council by
June 17th.
CARRIED
F. Horvath, Director of Lei sure Services memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Fencing -Irwin/Machell Walkway
#368 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the proposed fencing be implemented as per the Town's normal
pol icy upon completion of the survey to be done at the Town's
expense.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Counci 1 re: Christmas Lights (Pending from
Council meeting of April 15, 1987 1
#369 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT this matter be referred to the Purchasing Officer for a report
CARRIED
Payment Certificate No. 6 (Final) -Bathurst St. Trunk Watermain -Project
No. 1201 (Pending from Council Meeting of April 15, 1987)
Report No. PL87-033-79 -Aurora Heritage Committee Report No. 4 -January
27, 1987 -Road Widths, Standards (Pending from Committee of the Whole
Meeting of March 11, 1987)
-Extended Office Hours (Pendinq from Council
Members of Council re: Former B.I.A. Area (Pendinq from
5' 1987
Town of Aurora Council Minutes
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2215-78 Control of Doas
Report LS87-020-152 -35 Glass Drive -Easement (Referred by Council at its
May 13, 1987 meeting)
#370
BY-LAWS
#371
#372
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the remainder of the Unfinished Business be dealt with as
suggested by the Chief Administrative Officer in his comments.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
2915-87 Being a By-law to exempt certain Blocks on Plan No.
M-2034, Aurora from the Part Lot Control provisions as
provided in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, s.o. 1983;
2916-87 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands on Cranberry
Lane and Timberlane Trail as Public Highways;
2917-87 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Stolp);
2918-87 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Willow);
2919-87 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Arthill);
2920-87 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Armadale);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
2869-86 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Bently);
2915-87 Exemption to Part Lot Control provisions (Plan No.
M-2034);
2916-87 Dedicate lands as public highways (Cranberry Lane and
Timberlane Trail);
2917-87 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Stolp);
2918-87 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Willow);
2919-87 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Arthill);
2920-87 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Armadale);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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#373 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
2886-87 Being a By-law to repeal By-law No. 2823-86, a By-law to
establish an Ad Hoc Committee of Council;
2870-86 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Grover);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Paivio -status of the tender for the Wells Street reconstruction
-update on the status of the construction of the Family
Leisure Complex by the architect
Councillor Jones -Procedural By-law provisions regarding discussion by
Council on matters dealt with in Committee of the Whole
reports
NEW BUSINESS
1986 Fire Department Annual Report
Fire Chief Stuart Wilson addressed Counc i 1 and highlighted the comments of
the Annua 1 Report of the Fire Department for the year ended December 31,
1986. The statistics related number of calls and fire losses were
identified. The ongoing training program for firefighters and the addition
of a new vehi c 1 e and staff increases were mentioned as significant events
within the Department.
Henry Stolp Building Group re: Sales Pavilion, Tara Hill Project, East
Side of Yonge Street
#374 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT permission be granted to Henry Stolp Building Group to locate
a sales office on the property on Yonge Street North subject to
their satisfying staff with respect to the provision of the
necessary security and other normal requirements.
CARRIED
#375 Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor c;;;iY. fJ! J ~-'