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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 13-89
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, March 8, 1989
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
8:00 p.m.
Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson, and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Director of Planning, Fire Chief,
Director of Public Works, Chief Building
Official, Treasurer, Director of Leisure
Services, and Director of Personnel.
Deputy Clerk absent on vacation.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Incorporated, due to monetary interest in
same, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard, or
attempt in any way to influence the voting on such question.
#128. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT an item pertaining to a request for Supplementary Allocation
Subsidy Funds be added to the Agenda as Item 9 (a).
CARRIED
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#129. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#130. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $522,605.69
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, are approved
by Council for payment and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
Cheque #4865 to #4989
Cheque #4990 to #5064
Cheque #5065 to #5065
Manual Cheques
Cheque 65 -79
TOTAL
CARRIED
$208,164.07
$105,687.22
$170,974.57
$ 37,779.83
$522,605.69
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Rev. Philip Poole, The Anglican Parish of Trinit~ Aurora re: appreciation
for well handled Public Meeting on February 23, 198
#131. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT this item be received as information.
CARRIED
Ms. T. Davis, Resident: re: com laint about 90 Wellin ton Street East
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#132. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence from Ms. Davis be referred to staff for
follow-up.
CARRIED
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Special Meeting March 30, 1989
on Municipal Funding
#133. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Mayor West be authorized to attend the special meeting and
speak in support of the resolution from the Regional Municipality
of Sudbury.
CARRIED
Weight Watchers of Ontario reguest to Proclaim May, 1989 as "Weight
Watchers Poundathon Month for Diabetes" in the Town of Aurora
#134. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the month of May be proclaimed as "Weight Watchers Poundathon
Month for Diabetes" in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
. Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 12-89, Wednesday, March 1, 1989
#135. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the minutes of
12-89, be received,
Committee be adopted.
the Committee of the Whole Meeting Number
and the recommendations carried by the
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ADM89-009-073 -Disposal of White Goods
#136. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT a large garbage container be located at the Public Works yard
and made available to residents to dispose of their own white
goods. Once full, York Sanitation will haul the container to a
scrap metal dealer and sell the contents.
CARRIED
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LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
LS89-011-074 -Rental -Victoria Hall and Aurora Community Centre A.S.A.P.
Alternative School Age Programming Inc.
#137. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
1. That Council approve the utilization of Victoria Hall and
Aurora Community Centre Auditorium on a 3 year leased basis
for before and after school programs during the school year
and a day long program for children of working parents during
the summer only at Victoria Hall.
2. Such 1 ease arrangements to be subject to increases as
determined by Council in year 2 and year 3 of the agreement.
The rental cost for use of the facilities contained within the
lease to be negotiated each year.
3. That Victoria Hall be rented for 1,470 hours at $7.00/hour at
a total revenue of $10,290 between July 1, 1989 and June 30,
1990. .
4. That the Aurora Community Centre Audi tori urn be rented for 975
hours at a rate of $14.00/hour at a total revenue of $13,650
between September 1, 1989 and June 30, 1990. ·
5. That A.S.A.P. provide evidence of $1,000,000 Liability
coverage for both locations while programs are in force.
CARRIED
LS89-012-075 -Cost Estimates -Elevated Track Customer Service Renovations
1989 Capital Budget
#138.
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#139.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. That subsequent to a request by Counci 1 at the February 18,
1989 Preliminary Budget sessions, whereby the Leisure Services
Department was asked to provide preliminary cost estimates and
feasibility of an elevated indoor track within the confines of
the present Leisure Complex, that Council receive the estimate
of A-D Structural Engineering Ltd. in the amount of $125,000.
2. That this estimate be included as an addendum to the 1989
Capital Budget with the allocation to come from the Capital
Reserve.
CARRIED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Plan Amendment Number
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT there is no need for further Public Meeting pertaining to
Official Plan Amendment Number 50 and Bill 3071-89.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PW89-014-077 -1989 Supplementary Reguest
#140. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT, pursuant to The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement
Act, the Council of the Town of Aurora hereby requests a
supplementary allocation of subsidy monies for work on roads and
bridges, in accordance with the Pub 1 i c Transportation and Highway
Improvement Act.
CARRIED
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TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT
TR89-009-078 -1989 Budgets
#141. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
a) THAT the 1989 Operating Budget with a net levy for Town
purposes of $6,047,811 be adopted; and
THAT the Treasurer be authorized to prepare a by-1 aw for the
1 evyi ng , of rates for Town purposes, Region and School Board
purposes, once the forma 1 requisitions are received from the
Region and School Boards.
b) THAT the 1989 Capital Budget in the amount of $13,867,633 be
adopted with an addition to include the cost of an elevated
indoor track in the amount of $125,000.00, making a grand
total of $13,992,633.00.
CARRIED
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
YEAS 9 NAYS 0
VOTING YEA: Mayor West, Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson, and Weller.
TR89-010 -Request for Supplementary Subsidy for Transit Operation for 1988
#142.
BY-LAWS
#143.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT a Supplementary Allocation of Subsidy Funds in the amount of
$17,219.00 for 1988 expenditures relating to Public Transit within
the Town of Aurora be approved.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3072-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2215-78, as amended, a
By-law for the licensing and registration of dogs;
3073-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 1614-64 as amended, a
By-law to authorize participation in the Ontario
Municipal Employees Retirement System;
3074-89 Being a By-law to authorize the Issuance of Debentures;
. 3076-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78; (Darkwood
Investments)
3077-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78; (Aurora
Business Parks/Correct Building Corporation)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
, CARRIED
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#145.
#146.
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Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3072-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2215-78, as amended, a By-law
for the licensing and registration of dogs;
3073-89 A By-law to amend By-law 1614-64 as amended, a By-law to
authorize participation in the Ontario Municipal
Employees Retirement System;
3074-89 A By-law to authorize the Issuance of Debentures;
3076-89 A By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78; (Darkwood
Investments)
3077-89 A By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78; (Aurora Business
Parks/Correct Building Corporation)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3070-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2213-78; (Meyer)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3073-89 A ByNlaw to amend By-law 1614-64 as amended,.a By-law to
authorize participation in the Ontario Municipal
Employees Retirement System;
3074-89 A By-law to authorize the Issuance of Debentures;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Mayor West Advised that wall hangings of Town Crest
were available
Poles to be put back to bl•:-~walkways
from car usage (J{J
NEW BUSINESS
#147. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the position of Economic Development Officer be advertised in
the later part of the year if funding permits.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
#148. Moved by Councillor Jones
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THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
CARRIED