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HomeMy WebLinkAboutX2023-035-020April 20th, 1963. MEETING Wednesday evening, May 8th, at 8 oiclock in the evening, Rouge Hill Restaurant,. Due to the amendments to the Assessment Act, it now appears that homeowners in the West Rouge and in Bay Ridges will be paying more than their fair share of taxes. As reported in the last issue of the "Fairway" you can now expect the tax increase. The meeting of May 8th is to discuss the Assessment Act amendments and how they affect homeowners and what, if anything we can do about it. We expect two guest speakers - H. Wank, your Councillor and a representative of the School Board for Area 2. PRESIDENT'S REPORT TAXES - They will go up. Why? The Assessment of the bulk lands in the Town- ship has been reduced considerably due to the Assessment Act amendmentst This means that more of the tax money must come from the West Rouge and Bay Ridges etc. The problems will be discussed in full at the May 8th meeting at the Rouge Hills Restaurant. STOP LIGHTS - Sunday traffic will make egress from the West Rouge next to impossible. We have been negotiating with the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Engineering & Roads Dept. for 3 months and still have not received a satisfactory answer. A petition will be presented to homeowners for signature on this point during the Membership Drive. LIQUOR STORE - Whether you believe in the use of liquor or not, it must be accepted that the placing of a Liquor Store in the West Rouge Plaza will be good for business and thus good for taxes. We have been writing to the Honourable Liquor Commissioner for some time in this regard and now feel that a petition is our only answer. The petition will be presented for signature during the Membership Drive. ROADS - We have been promised that East Avenue and Island Road will be re - paved and that the other roads in the West Rouge will receive a cold -chip finishing which will at least keep down the dust. When, is anybody's guess. PARK PROGRAM MOVES AHEAD You know, it's a funny thing but in spite of the many articles that have appeared in previous issues of "THE FAIRWAY" many folks in West Rouge don't seem to realize that we have an embryo park in our Village. The acre of land at the corner of East Avenue and Kirkdene has been set aside as a. park, and a big sign indicates this. True, the local Park Board hasn't been able to lack of funds to mako much impression, but this spring keep looking and you will see street trees, shrubs, and park trees planted as the Park Board are going to let a contract to a local nurseryman to do this. The Board has a plan that shows not only the planting but also a walkway across the park to facilitate school children going to and from school; also, a watering system to keep the park lawn green; a drinking fountain; a small office and tool storage; and then of most importance, a. playground for pre-school kiddi:_s. tennis court has been suggested for teenagers, and this having Ira consideration if sufficient people indicate an interest. The ladies' Club and the Kiwanis have hitherto shown keen interest and have given strong financial support to the project. It is to be hoped that during the forthcoming canvass for membership in the COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION that everybody will know about the park, and that many will contribute to its completion. As the Township (a.s far as we know) is retaining the "dollar for dollar" arrangement, we can count on Township money only so far as we contribute ourselves. To complete the items mentioned above we will need several hundred dollars. For example, if we can raise $ 400.00, the township's grant will be another $ 400.00 and this $ 800.00 would pretty well complete most of our work. Of course, the park won't run itself. The grass will have to be mowed and watered, the children's playground should be super- vised during at least three afternoons a. week, and so on. So we will need some money for operation, but of course not so much as for getting started. NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD PEOPLE TO COME TO THE AID OF THE PARK. S. R. Frost. BEAUTIFY WEST ROUGE Now is the time to plant some trees, flowering trees or shrubs on your propnrty to help in beautifying West Rouge. The following is a selection of suggested plantings for the West Rouge, with a brief description and price. This information is submitted by Pickering Nurseries Regd. located on Highway #2 in the Township of Pickering. The following are good varieties for the average modern suburban property; useful as shade and ornamental trees, they greatly enhance the landscape around your home. TREES CHINESE ELM - The tops of these are ball -shaped; the trunks are sturdy, from 4 to 6 f t . tall, giving the effect of "Umbrella trees". Si-ze : 4-5f t . Price - $ 4.90. CUTLEAF WEEPING BIRCH - A stately tree with finely cut foliage. Size:6-8 ft. Price - $ 7.75. MORAINE HONEY LOCUST - New. Not to be confused with the native Locust: this is a very "clean" tree and thornless. Size: 6-8ft. Price - $ 7.40. MOUNTAIN ASH - EUROPEAN - Its' leaves, blooms, and colourful red berries all contribute to it being one of the most ornamental trees. Size: 6-8ft $ 4.00 8-10ft. 5.25 10-12ft. 6.20 NORWAY MAPLE - One of the best shade trees. Size: 8-10 ft. $ 5.25 10-12 ft. 6.50 WHITE BIRCH - Very graceful; white bark. Size:10-12 ft. $ 6.50. CLUMP WHITE BIRCH - Three to four stems from the same roots. Size: 6-8ft. Price - $ 8.50. SHRUBS - 6 Flowering shrubs, (regular value $8.30) SPECIAL $7.00. All choice varieties for planting in the shrub border. BEAUTYBUSH - rose -pink flowers, borne profusely on gracefully arching branches. Size 3-4 ft. Price $ 1.75. FORSYTHIA - Spring Glory. yellow flowers before the leaves appear. Size: 2-3 ft. $ 1.25. -3- FOUNTAIN BUDDLEIA - Extremely hardy (introduced from Northern China). Lilac -purple flower clusters. Size: 3-4ft. $1.50. HONEYSUCKLE ZABELLI - Dark red flowers; red fruits in fall. Size: 3-4 ft. $ 1.40. SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI - Masses of white flowers, borne on gracefully arching branches, Makes also a fine hedge. Size: 3-4 ft. $ 1.25. VIRGINAL MCCKCRANGE - Very fragrant double white flowers. Size: 2-3 ft. $1.25. FLOWERING TREES - Ultimate height ranges from 12 to 18 ft; they are mostly medium fast growing. FLCWERING ALMOND - Double pink, rosette -like blossoms in May 4 ft. $4.90. FLOWERING CRAB APPLE "Almeyi" - Deep pink blossoms in May. 4-5ft. $ 2.75. FORSYTHIA - Yellow flowers before the leaves appear. 4f.t. $ 4.25. HAWTHORN - English - Double red blossoms in June, followed by crimson berries (non-poisonous) in fall. 4 ft. $ 5.50. JAPANESE FLOWERING CHERRY - Double pink blossoms in May. 4 ft. $ 5.50. PUSSY WILLOW - Popular for its' catkins in early spring. 5-6ft. $ 2.50. PURPLE -LEAF PLUM Purples leaves all summer; pink blossoms in June. 4-5 ft. $ 2.75. WEEPING JAPANESE CHERRY - Deep pink blossoms in May. 6 ft. $ 6.90. SCHOOL BOARD COSTS Having regard to the fact that the better part of your tax dollar is used to support the schools in the West Rouge, we are printing below an extract from the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Board Offices, Rosebank Road School on Tuesday, March 12th, 1963. "FINANCE COMMITTEE" The Secretary reported that revised figures had been obtained from the Superintendent of Public Schools indicating that the amount of Provincial Grants estimated receivable by the Board during the year 1963 would be $354,922.77 instead of the previous estimate of $ 340,000.00. This infor- mation had already been submitted to Township Council in order that the Board's Requisition could be revised accordingly. A request from Township Council was submitted asking the Board to consider the deletion of the following items from the 1963 Estimates: f Provision for Additions to School Sites and Engineering Reports, Bayview Heights Contingency, Other Contigencies. It was further suggested by Council that in the event that these expendi- tures had to be made, the Board would operate on the basis of a deficit. IT WAS MOVED by: Mr. Hunt SECONDED by: Mr. Brown THAT After duly considering the request of the Township Council for deletion of certain Budget items, BE IT RESOLVED that if this Board is to operate in a businesslike and farsighted manner, and carry out its functions properly, the suggestions of the Township Council for deletion of certain items from the 163 Estimate cannot be complied with. CARRIED -4- PURCHASE OF RADIOS - EMERGENCY MEASURES. IT WAS MOVED by: Mr. Brown SECONDED by: Mrs. Edmonds THAT One Soney Battery Powered Transistor Radio be purchased for use in each school. CARRIED MEMBERSHIP DRIVE In the near future, a canvasser will be calling on you requesting the following: 1. $ 1.00 for your annual membership in the West Rouge Community Association. 2. $ 1.00 toward the Park Fund. 3. You will be given the opportunity to sign 2 petitions dealing with the liquor store & the Highway access problem. Canvassers are required immediately to assist in this undertaking, so why not give Thomas Child at AT 2-2970 a call & lend a hand. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated. 9 -5- The two following opportunities have been made available for you as a West Rouge Homeowner SEWERS The Columbia Drain & Concrete Con- tractors Limited of Toronto have already installed sewers for 60 Residents of West Rouge and their work has proven to be entirely satis. factory. They are prepared to do all of the underground work for you for only $ 2.75 per lineal foot. The average home in West Rouge runs into 75-80 feet. In addition to the above, it is necessary to install two footings; one under the main stack & one under your your laundry tubs4 These footings will cost you an additional $ 12.50 each. A one year guarantee is also provi- ded on all work, PAVED DRIVEWAYS Raponi-Eastwood Paving & Construction Limited have agreed to do the follo- wing for any homeowner in West Rouge. (a) Grade existing driveway base for proper drainage and supply, place & consolidate necessary additional crushed stone to provide a four - inch stone base. (b) Apply two inches hot -mixed hot - laid asphalt surface course HL3A. COST If less than 20 jobs in West Rouge - 20c, per square foot. If less than 30 jobs - .19c. per square foot. If 30 or more contracts are secured the cost will be only .18(,% per square foot A 2 year guarantee is provi•::cd by the contractor. IF YOU WISH TO TAKE ADVANTAGE Or EITHER OF THESE OFFERS CALL THOMAS CHILD AT AT-2-2970. REMEMBER The sewage system will be operating in the near future.