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COUNCIL MEETING
A meeting of the Pickering Township
Council was held on MONDAY, the
FIRST day of 11ARCH~ 1971, at 8:05 P.M.
PRESENT:
Reeve J. R. Williams
Councillors - V. Rudik
Mrs. J. L.
D. Kitchen
R. Chatten
J. S. Scott
Clerk D. J. Plitz
McPherson
(Deputy Reeve G. Ashe - Absent)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
(II)
Moved by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson,
seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the
minutes of Council meetings held on February
8,15, and 22, respectively, be adopted as
presented.
CARRlbD
1.
DELEGATION
Moved by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by
Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson that
Mr. Bruce Stubbington, Campaign Chairman for
the Pickering Red Cross be heard.
Mr. Stubbington requested Council to proclaim
March as Red Cross Month. He provided Council
with a brief run-down on the many services
provided by the Red Cross and how the money is
distributed to help finance these services.
See Resolution #66/71.
(III) ACCOUNTS
See Resolution #44/71.
(IV)
1.
2.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority forwards copy of its Resolution #2/71,
that Project W F-3, a project for the acquisition
and development of properties in the Pickering/Ajax
Sector, ~Jaterfront Plan be adopted, and requests
the approval of the Township of Pickering for
this project.
Copies to Council.
The Department of highways replies with respect
to Council's resolution requesting that the
Department revise its plan for the Liverpool Rd.
interchange. They intend to proceed with their
recommended interim plan which retains the
Highway No. 401 EB to Liverpool Road South and
return movements only. Prior to the implementation
of the ult~nate design they will review the need
for complete elimination of interchange lûovements
there, based on an evaluation of the operation
of the interüú plan. - Copies to Council.
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Instructions - Clerk to provide J.D.S. Developments
with copy of letter received from the Department
of Highways.
The Town of Ajax forwards their resolution with
respect to the establishment of a Crisis Intervention
Centre in the areai and requests the Township of
Pickering to endorse same. See Resolution #56/71.
Copies to Council.
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority forwards invoice in the æfiount of $13,915.43
levied by the Authority against the Township of
Pickering for the year 1971 covering its proportion
of the Municipal share of costs for all Administration,
Maintenance and Current Projects included in the
1971 Current Budget Estimates and Levy of the Authority.
Copy to Treasurer.
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority forwards invoice in the amount of $28,047.22
levied by the Authority against the Township of
Pickering for the year 1971 with respect to
Extension, Plan for Flood Control and Water Con-
servation and Waterfront Development.
Copy to Treasurer.
Mr. Len Woolley, District President, Boy Scouts of
Canada, Owasco District advises the names of the
four boys who will be attending the 1971 World
Jamboree in Japan to represent this District, and
asks Council for assistance and financial support
in this endeavour.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council.
Manning, Bruce, MacDonald and MacIntosh, Solicitors
for Kuno E. Stockelbacn, Lot 26, Plan M-89i advise
that if the By-law to amend 2511 is not passed
forthwith, they will institute legal proceedings.
Mr. S. E. Spencer, Manager, Canadian National
Railways, Toronto Areai in reply to the Township's
inquiry, advises he would be pleased to meet with
the Township Clerk to discuss freight rates, and
the closing of the Port Union Station.
Mr. W. A. Stewart, Regional Traffic Engineer,
Department of Highways acknowledges Council's
resolution #30/71, requesting the Department to
sign Brock Road South at Liverpool Road. As the
present policy for Freeway signing is to sign the
crossing roadway only at an interchange area, he
cannot recomnend approval of the request.
1.
INFORMATIOH
2.
The Ontario Good Roads Association advises of the
1971 "C. S. Anderson'; Road School to be held at
the University of Guelph from Sunday, May 9 to
Wednesday, May 12.
The Ontario Good Roads Association advises of the
1971 liT. J. l'lahony" Road School to be held at the
University of Guelph from Sunday, May 9 to
Wednesday, May 12.
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The Ontario Water Resources Commission forwards
certificate of approval for the construction of
watermains on Island Road, 401 Right-of-Way,
etc. in the Township of Pickering.
Mr. S. J. Clasky, Director, Municipal Research
Branch, Department of Municipal Affairs, forwards
copy of his letter directed to Mr. R. E. Sims,
of the O.A.P.A.D. Study, with respect to the
Township's share of cost for the study.
Copies to Council.
Instructions - Clerk to arrange a meeting between
Council and Mr. S. J. Clasky and the Minister of
Municipal Affairs.
Mr. W. G. Manning, Administrator and Clerk-Treasurer,
County of Ontario, advises that the payment of fox
bounties will be discontinued as of February 28,
1971.
Copies to Council.
Mr. R. E. Sims, P. Eng., Executive Administrator,
Oshawa Area Planning and Development Study,
advises that Mr. Ashe's name has been placed on
the list of Executive members, and Mr. Ashe's
position has been recognized by the Executive
Committee.
Copies to Council.
The Social Planning Council of Ajax-Pickering
forwards Minutes of its meeting of January 27,1971.
Copies to Council.
Mr. Fred O'Hara, Building Manager, and Mrs. Jean
McKenzie, Food Manager, of the Pickwick Restaurant
and Tavern, advise they have now been licensed
by the Liquor License Board, and can now make
available their facilities for banquets, etc.
Mr. W. G. Manning, Administrator and Clerk-
Treasurer, County of Ontario, forwards the County
of Ontario By-law 2818, to assess the County of
Ontario for raising money for County purposes.
Copies to Council.
1.
REPORTS
2.
Planning Department submits 1970 Annual Planning
Report.
Copies to Council.
Mr. G. K. Warner, Chairman, Pickering Emergency
Rescue Unit submits report on P.E.R.U.'s 1970
operations.
Copies to Council.
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(VII)
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #43/71
HOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor
J. S. Scott, that the Five Year Capital Forecast
shall incorporate in the totals for 1971 the
amounts that were not applied for in 1970, with a
notation on the bottom of the Five Year Capital
Forecast indicating the amounts that have been
included in the year 1971 that were previously
included in the year 1970, as recommended by the
Standing Committee on Finance, February 24,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #44/71
MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor
J. S. Scott, that the accounts for the month of
February, 1971, be adopted as presented as follows:
Capital
Savings
General - Regular
Welfare
Roads - Non-Subsidizable
Subsidizable
$
736,266.82
219,340.53
3,279,353.91
14,145.28
11,972.47
36,433.59
$4,297,512.60
As recommended by the Standing Committee on
Finance, February 24,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #45/71
MOVED by Councillor drs. J. L. 11cPherson,
seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, that this
Council does hereby endorse the recommendation
of the Planning Board on January 28th, 1971,
and hereby directs that the application A 11/70,
Omeline Investments Limited, to amend the zoning
from "R4\í single family residential to IiRM2¡¡
multiple family to specifically permit the
property to be developed as a townhouse complex
notwithstanding the by-law RM2 requirements for
100' lot frontage for each multiple attached
building, on property known as Part Lot 22,
Range 3 be REFUSED on the grounds that the
change in zoning is not compatible with the
surrounding area.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote;
Yes: Messrs. Williams, Scott, Chatten, Kitchen
No: Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Rudik
(Deputy Reeve G. Ashe - Absent)
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Resolution #46/71
MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor
D. Kitchen, that the Constitution for Area
Recreation Associations as amended at the Joint
meeting of January 26th, 1971, be accepted following
perusal by the Township Solicitor, as recommended
by the Standing Committee on Parks and Recreation,
January 26,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #47/71
MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by
Councillor V. Rudik, that the Township proceed
with the Court Injunction for the removal of a
shed erected by Mr. Mastrangelo on Part Lot 27,
Concession 7, as recommended by the Standing
Committee on By-Law Enforcement, February 10,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #48/71
MOVED by Councillor D. Kitche~, seconded by
Councillor V. Rudik, that Mr. A. Flieler, R.R.l
Whitby, be granted Garage Classifications "C",
"E" and i:H", as recommended by the Standing
Committee on By-Law Enforcement, February 10,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #49/71
MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded
by Councillor J. S. Scott, that the request made
by Mr. George Hodgson to retain the name of
Greenwood Road be not approved and further that
the sign Rotherglen Road be installed together
with a temporary sign indicating this as formerly
Greenwood Road, as recommended by the Standing
Committee of the Whole Council, February 8, 1971.
CARRIED
Resolution 650/71
MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor
R. Chatten, that the amount of $8,000.00 in account
436-1 be retained in the budget for a Superintendent
of Programs, as recommended by the Standing Committee
on Finance, November 30,1970.
CARRIED
Resolution 651/71
MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor
R. Chatten, that the following items with regard to
the Arena be completed immediately if they have not
already been completed;-
1.
Installation of 4' 0" wide sidewalk at
the Arena to extend along the south
wall, from the entrance to the edge of
the parking lot. $
400.00
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Resolution #51/71 - Continued
2.
3.
4.
Paving of the Don Beer Sport Arena
parking lot.
Purchase of curbing to be placed
along drives and parking lot to
protect grassed areas.
6,000~OO
1,925.00
Cash Register - This item is required
in snack bar operation. 210.00
5.
Adding Machine - This item is required
in the Manager's Office. 180.00
Money Safe - This item is required
since considerable money is being
retained at the Arena. Every effort
is made to make daily bank deposits but
this is not always possible when the
manager has his day off.
6.
3~5.00
7.
Curtains for the Community Centre.
300.00
$9,360.00
The completion of the paving of the parking lot
would be subject to the opinion of the Engineer
as to the feasibility of paving prior to Winter,
as recommended by the Standing Committee on Finance
November 30, 1970.
CARRIED
Resolution #52/71
MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor
R. Chatten, that the following items for Ba1sdon
Park be completed ~ùediately;-
1.
Installation of 706 feet of 8
($3,432.00) and 556 feet of 4
($1,507.00) at Balsdon Park.
will enable us to completely
Park with fences.
foot fences
foot fences
These purchases
enclose Balsdon
$ 4,939.00
2.
Paving of one entrance to Balsdon
Park.
900.00
$5,839.00
As recommended by the Standing Committee on Finance
November 30,1970.
CARRIED
Resolution #53/71
MOVED by Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by
Councillor R. Chatten, that the recommendation of
the Fire Chief that Firefighter C. Smith be promoted
to 3rd Class Firefighter be adopted, as recommended
by the Standing Committee on Fire, dated February
10,1971.
CARRIED
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Resolution #54/71
MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by
Councillor D. Kitchen, that James A. Taylor,
Solicitor for the Township of Pickering be instructed
to contact the vendors of the 1.508 acres requesting
that he take whatever action necessary to settle
this claim in favour of the Township of Pickering,
and further, that I'~. Taylor provide an assessment
of the Township's position as the matter progresses,
as recommended by the Standing Con~ittee of the
Whole Council, February 9,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #55/71
MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by
Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Council of the
Township of Pickering recommend a 60 day extension
to the closing date on the sale of the 1.543
acres of land at the South-East corner of Brock
Road and Bayly Street to April 30, 1971, as
recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole
Council, February 9,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #56/71
MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by
Councillor V. Rudik, that the Township of Pickering
support the 10wn of Ajax Resolution to write to
Mr. Cafik, M.P., requesting his assistance and
advise regarding the establishment of a Crisis
Intervention Centre in this area, funds for which
will be available under the Federal Progr~~s
studying the Control of Drugs for non-medical
purposes.
CARRIED
Resolution #57/71
MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by
Councillor J. S. Scott, that the Department of
Highways' design for the illumination of Island
Road be accepted and the Township agree to assume
the maintenance of the lights so constructed, as
recommended by the Standing Committee on Public
Utilities, February 3,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #58/71
MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by
Councillor J. S. Scott) that the utility reloca..
tions on Highway No.2 and the 401 be financed
from the Water Budget and that interim financing
be provided for the sanitary sewer crossing of
the 401 in the Port Union Area from the Water
Budget, and such monies to be returned to the
Water Account from Development and Impost Sewers,
as recommended by the Standing Committee on Public
Utilities, February 3,1971.
CARRIED
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Resolution #59/71
MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by
Councillor J. S. Scott, that the Road Programme
as amended be adopted, as recommended by the
Standing Committee on Public Utilities, February
3,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #60/71
MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded
by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Capital Works
Project for 1971 be adopted in accordance with
the priorities contained in the Engineer's Report
entitled ':Capi tal Works Status Report\; dated
February 17,1971, as recommended by the Standing
Committee on Roads, February 17,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #61/71
MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded
by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the necessary
by-law be prepared to authorize yield signs being
placed at the intersections of Grenoble with
Naroch Boulevard, and that a yield sign be
located at Patmore Lane and Naroch Blvd., as
recommended by the Standing Committee on Roads,
February 17,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #62/71
MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded
by Councillor D. Kitchen) that the County Council
be requested to purchase the Hay property for
the Lawrence Avenue Extension, as recommended by
the Standing CoIT~ittee on Roads, February 17,1971.
CARRIED
Resolution #63/71
MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded
by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Township Engineer
be authorized to call tenders for the disposal
of the Cat Loader 955 h, Serial No. 60A4353 made
redundant due to the closing of the Township dump,
as recommended by the Standing Committee on Roads,
February 17, 1971.
CARRIED
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Resolution #64/71
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MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded
by Councillor R. Chatten, that the 1ngineer be
authorized to obtain quotations for the supply
of a salt and sand spreader body from King
Seagrave Ltd. and Hanover Truck Bodies Ltd. being
the only manufacturers of units that meet this
Township's specifications.
Resolution #65/71
CARRIED
MOVED by Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded
by Councillor V. Rudik, that the Reeve and Clerk
be authorized to petition the Department of
Highways of Ontario for subsidy on the amount of
$1,052,075.76 for the 1970 expenditures.
Resolution #66/71
CARRIED
MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor
D. Kitchen, that the Council of the Township of
Pickering does hereby proclaim the month of March
as Red Cross Month in the Township of Pickering
and further that Reeve Williams be authorized to
sign a proclamation to this effect.
Motions
CARRIED
A motion that this Council accept the recommenda-
tions contained in the report of Job Evaluation
and Salary Administration prepared by the firm of
Stevenson, Kellogg L~~ited and dated February the
12th, 1971, as recommended by the C~TIffiittee of
the Whole on Personnel in their meeting of
February the 22nd.
1.
MOTION TABLED
A motion that the salaries of the following Depart-
ment Heads and i~on-Union Staff members be adjusted
in accordance with the direction of the Committee
of the Whole on Personnel during their meetings of
February the 15th and February the 22nd, 1971.
2.
Township Engineer
Treasurer-Collector
Planning Director
Industrial Commissioner
Clerk
Fire Chief
Parks & Recreation Dir.
Personnel Manager
Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer
Welfare Administrator
Assistant to the Engineer
Deputy Treasurer
Building Inspector
Plumbing Inspector
Planner I
Arena Manager
Secretary to Clerk
Secretary to Personnel Manager
Secretary to Treasurer
Committee Secretary to
Planning Board
MOTION TABLED
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(VIII) BY-LAWS
By-Law Number 3962/71
Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded by Councillor
V. Rudik, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of
the Township of Pickering to stop up and close part
of the road allowance in Township Lot 11, Cone. 4,
and that same now be read a first time.
Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded by Councillor
J. S. Scott, moves that By-law Number 3962/71 to
stop up and close part of the road allowance in
Township Lot 11, Cone. 4 be now read a second time,
and that Council go into Committee of the Whole
thereon.
The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the
By-Law as read.
Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded by Councillor
R. Chatten, moves that the report of the Committee
of the Whole on By-law Number 3962/71 be adopted,
and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time
and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same,
and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
By-Law Number 3963/71
Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor
Mrs. J. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a
By-law of the Township of Pickering to appoint
members to the Pickering Township Museum Committee
and to repeal By-law 3933/71, and that same now
be read a first time.
Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor
J. S. Scott moves that By-law Number 3963/71 to
appoint members to the Pickering Township 11useum
Committee be now read a second time, and that
Council 80 into Cœmnittee of the Whole thereon.
Milton Parkin
Harry Cook
Diedre Earle
Robert Miller
Mrs. Harry Spang
Donald McLean
W. Clark
~..¡. Earle
R. Freeman
Victor Rudik, Council
Mrs. J. L. McPherson,
Council
The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the
By-law as read.
Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten,
moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole
on By-law Number 3963/71 be adopted, and that the
said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSED, that
the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of
the Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
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By-Law Number 3964/71
Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded by Councillor
J. S. Scott, moves for leave to introduce a By-law
of the Township of Pickering to authorize the
execution of a Statutory Lease dated the 30th day
of September, 1969, between the Corporation of the
Township of Pickering and Herbert Agnitsch, and
that same now be read a first time.
Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded by Councillor
V. Rudik, moves that By-law Number 3964/71 to
authorize the execution of a Statutory Lease be now
read a second t~ne, and that Council go into Committee
of the Whole thereon.
The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the
By-law as read.
Councillor Mrs. J. McPherson, seconded by Councillor
R. Chatten, moves that the report of the Committee
of the Whole on By-law Number 3964/71 be adopted,
and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time
and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same,
and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
By~Law Numbèr 3965/71
Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik,
moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township
of Pickering .to authorize an application to the
Ontario Municipal Board for an order enlarging ,the
defined garbage area in the Township of Pic~ering,
and that same now be read a first time.
Councillor R. ChatteD, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen,
moves that By-law NQ~ber 3965/71 to authorize an
apP,l~cation to the Ontario Municipal Board for an
order enlarging the defined garbage area in the'
Township of Pickering be now read a second time,
and that Council go into Committee of the Whole
thereon.
The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the
By-law as read.
éouncillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor
J. S. Scott, moves that the report of the Committee
of the Whole on By-law Number 3965/7l be adopted,
and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time
and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same,
and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote~
Yes: Messrs. Rudik, Williams, Scott, Chatten, Kitchen
No: - Mrs. McPherson -'
(Deputy Reeve G. Ashe - Absent)
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By-Law Number 3966/71
Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor Mrs.
J. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a
By-law of the Township of Pickering to amend By-law
2511 as amended by 3179 lift holding zone ;iHiI
designation - Stockelbach, and that same now be
read a first time.
Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor
J. S. Scott, moves that By-law Number 3966/71 to
amend By-law 2511 be now read a second time, and
that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon.
The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the
By-law as read.
Councillor V. Rudik~ seconded by Councillor R. Chatten,
moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole
on By-law Number 3966/71 be adopted, and that the
said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSED,
that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the
Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Rudik, Williams, Scott
& Chatten
No:
Mr. Kitchen
(Deputy Reeve G. Ashe - Absent)
By-Law Number 3967/71
Two Readings Only
Councillor R. Chatten~ seconded by Councillor V. Rudik,
moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township
of Pickerkng and Kuno E. Stockelbach and that same
now be read a first time.
Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J.S.Scott,
moves that By-law Number 3967 to authorize the
execution of an agre~ùent between the Township of
Pickering and Kuno E. Stockelbach be now read a
second time and that Council go into Con~ittee of the
Whole thereon.
Two readings only - Agreement to be referred to Public
Utilities Meeting for March 3rd, 1971.,
By-Laws
1.
Authorize the execution of an Agreement between the
Corporation of the Township of Pickering and Highland
Creek Sand & Gravel Co. Ltd. dated the 29th day.
of December, 1970.
TABLED
To be reviewed by Council in Committee of the Whole.
2.
Authorize the execution of an Agreement between the
Corporation of the Township of Pickering and Warnock &
JQhnson Ltd. dated the 29th day of December, 1970.
TABLED
To be reviewed by Council in Con~ittee of the Whole.
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CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-Law Nuw~er 3968/71
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Councillor J. S. Scott~ seconded by Councillor
R. Chatten~ moves for leave to introduce a By-law
of the Township of Pickering to confirm the
proceedings of the Council meetings held on February
22 and March 1,1971, and that same now be read a
first ti;:¡e.
Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor
Mrs. J. HcPherson, moves that By-law Humber
3968/71 to confirm the proceedings of the Council
meetings held on February 22 and March 1,1971,
be now read a second time, and that Council go
into Committee of the Whole thereon.
The Committee of the Whole arises and reports
the By-law as read.
Councillor J. S. Scott, seconded by Councillor
Rudik, moves that the report of the Committee of
the ~fuole on By-law Number 3968/71 be adopted,
and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time
and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the
same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed
thereto.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Dated
Moved by Councillor Chatten that this meeting
adjourn at 10:12 p.m. to reconvene into Closed
Committee of the Whole.
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