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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 9, 1967 COl1NCIL MEETING 1/67 PIC K E R ! :: :; A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY the NINTH day of JANUARY,'1967, at EIGHT TEN 0 · clock p.m. ~, PRBSENT: Reeve C. W. Laycox Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson .I'/' å/t9 ^ J.- IS" A Councillors: D. Beer R. chatten H. Spang J. williams D. J. Plitz, Clerk The 1967 inaugural meeting of the Pickering Township Council was cœnenced with Reeve Laycox requesting Reverend Pather A. G. Quesnelle, Reverend Dr. H. S. Hillyer, and Reverend H. W. McAvoy to conduct the devotional services. Madame Deputy Reeve J. 1.. McPherson was called upon by Reeve Laycox to thank the Clergymen on behalf of Council for their ...øages. Before embarking on the 1967 business the Reeve gave a brief outline of the previous years accomp- liabaents and a prediction of what might be in store for the Township of pickering in the new year 1967. He predicted that the County of Ontario would come under a total assessment program as well as a health unit which did take place. He further felt that Welfare would be, next to be taken over by the County perhaps in 1961. Be made reference to the change in Ward Boundaries now being processed. He further ßxpressed his disappointment that the application to take over a part of the Hydro in the Township under a private members bill was defeated however he hoped thatanó1:her application could be made in 1967. It was also indicated that the Township would get involved in a wa~ expansion program and that an approval fran tbe¡l~___Ii1Bt of Municipal Affairs was now in the mill. Industry development in the Township was given a lift by the establishment of four prest;ige indwa'tl'iea locating here, however he was sorry to say that nine others had been lost to other areas due to lack of necessary serYices and facilities. The giant Nuclear Station would not reflect on the .ill rate for some time to come, he said, but he looked forward to the benefits in the future. ~ Reeve Laycox concluded by saying that the youngsters of the Township will get an arena and that this would be accomplished by starting a fund raising campaign to help pay for it. The Reeve asked if other Councillors wished to say any- thing, all Councillors made short speeches. ~ -2- Reeve Laycox outlined the Committee's of Council for the year 1967. The appointments were as follows: PICKERING COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS FINANCE ~ Councillor John Wl111.ms - Chairman All members of Council Responsibilities - Staff Salaries Union Negotiations Personnel PROPERTY Councillor Norman Waller - Chairman Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson Councillor Ronald Chatten Responsibilities - Buildings Purchases of Land or Buildings Expense on Land or Buildings Building Inspection Department ROADS AND BRIDGES Deputy Reeve IIrs. J. L. McPherson - Chairman Councillor Harvey Spang Councillor Ronald Chatten Responsibilities - All Roads - Construction All Bridges and Culverts under Township Jurisdiction All Sidewalks and curbs unless covered by Subdivision Agreement tIRE Councillor Donald Beer - Chairman Councillor Norman Waller Councillor John williams Responsibilities - All E.M.O. Requirements All Mutual Aid Requirements P. U. C. Councillor Ronald Chatten - Chairman Councillor John Williams Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson ~ Responsibilities - All Subdivision Agreements Services Water Plant Sewage Plant Dump and Sanitation Engineering -3- BY-LAW Councillor Harvey Spang - Chairman Councillor Donald Beer Councillor Norman Waller ~ Responsibilities - Park Control Dog Control Weed control Cemetaries WELFARE Councillor Harvey Spang - Chairman Councillor Donald Beer Councillor John Williams PICKERING TOWNSHIP MUSEUM ,BOARD Council" Representatives'- Reeve; C. W. Laycox _ Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson PLANNING BMRD council Representatives - Reeve C. W. Laycox Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson CROWN GAME PRESERVE Council Representatives - Councillor Harvey Spang Councillor Donald Beer The Reeve will act ex officio on all constituted Committees. . : ,...... , Reeve Laycox sa.id that there were 20 separately constituted Parks Boards in the Township with two members of Council on each. He suggested that Council give consideration to one board for all with two councillors on it. Central Lake Conservation Authority will still have as its member EdgarR. James and the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will be represented by Reeve Laycox and J. Sherman Scott, who will replace W. H. Westney, who recently resigned. ~ -4- Nominations for the appointment of members to the Metro- politan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority were asked for by Reeve Laycox. The fOllowing names were submitted by Council: ~ Mr. J. S. Scott Mr. Wm. G. Newman MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that nominations be closed. CARRIED . A vote was held with the following results: For Mr. J. S. Scott Councillor J. Williams Councillor R. Chatten Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson Reeve C. W. Laycox For Mr. W. G. Newman Councillor D. Beer Councillor H. Spang Councillor N. Waller Reeve C. W. Laycox and Mr. J. S. Scott will represent the Township of Pickering as members to the Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority. By-law to be prepared to make appointments official. The appointment of members to the Pickering Township Industrial Committee was tabled being referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. DELEGATIONS 1. MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson. seconded by Councillor N. Waller, that Mr. Hardy Craig be heard. Mr. Craig representing a group of Ratepayer's living on properties abutting Concession 2. Their prime concern is their official postal address now that house to house postal delivery will be made it is felt more desirable to have a name for the 2nd Concession rather than just 2nd Concession. It was his feeling that by giving this road a name would tend to eliminate a great deal of confusion. Mr. Craig suggested Finch Avenue which is the name given to the westerly extension in Metropolitan Toronto. Instructions ~ It was suggested that this matter be placed on the agenda for Road Committee for further discussion. -5- 2. MOVED by Councillor R. Chatteno seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that Mr. J. Kruger be heard. ~ Mr. Kruger spoke to Council with respect to the matter on members of his Association being refused the opportunity to meet with Council in Committee on certain matters pertaining to West Rouge Sewers. He strongly objected to Council's refusal to hear his Committee when it was thought that all necessary arrangements had been made. He indicated that many of the questions asked could only be better dealt with in Committee rather than by letter. Mr. Kruger claimed discrimination by Pickering Council and that an injustice has been done by Council against his Association. Reeve Laycox pointed out that it is the Councilts policy that no delegates attend Committeets of Council. 3. MOVED by Councillor R. Chatteno seconded by Councillor D. Beero that Mr. D. Kitchen 0 President of the Bay Ridges Association be heard. Mr. Kitchen read from a prepared brief which related to the statement made by the Mayor of Ajax about annexation of a part of the Township of pickering. He advised Council that his Association was disturbed about the possiblity of a grab by Ajax of some of our best industrial land. Mr. Kitchen suggested that the Township take the initiative to regain our industrial assessment to re-annex the Town of Ajax. 4. MOVED by councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor N. Waller that Mr. C. E. Lewis representing the Canadian General Electric be heard. Mr. Lewis outlined to Council the need for water and sewer to their new $250,000 building, built in the south west part of the Township - Lawrence and East Avenue and asked from Council same assurance of receiving these services. The installation of these services under local improvement is for the present delayed due to the lack of O.M.B. approval. The Council's offer to instal water and sewers on a special prepaid basis is acceptable to C. G. E. this was indicated by a letter received from C. G. E. See Resolution l5/67. ~ It will be necessary under this method of installing the services to prepare a separate by-law for each service - water and sewer - Councillor J. Williams made reference to Section 377 sub section 15 of the Municipal Act, and Public Utilities Act, Section 15. --6- INFORMATION 1. The Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities request attendance of Council to the Annual Convention held February 13th, and 14th, in the Crystal Ballroom, King Edward Hotel, Toronto. ~ Copies to Council. 2. Ontario provincial Police Re: Fatal Train-Truck Accident, wish to thank the Munic ipal Counc il for the kind letter of December 2l, 1966 thanking them for their co-operation. 3. Frank J. Prouse submits Re: Building Permits Issued during December, 1966 Issued during year. 1966 2 Dwellings - average each - $14,000 7 House Additions 1 Fire Hall 1 Hydro Building 5 Private Garages 16 Permits Issued - Estimated value Fees collected during December. 1966 78,200.00 156.50 Permits for Year No. 838 Value Fees Collected during Year Dwelling Units - Year 1966 = Dwelling Units - Year 1965 = Permits - Year 1965 = 33,713,381.00 1966 55,764.00 606 317 58l-Est.Val.8,002,985.00 Pees Collected during year 15,720.00 4. Public School Board, School Area #1 thanking Council for invitation to meet Council at chambers on January 17, 1967. It is impossible for Chairman to attend and they invite Council to meet in Board Room at Greenwood any second Monday night suitable to Council. Date left opened until situation on schools is known. 5. K. R. Carr advises that Eastern & Chartered Trust won't consider the sale of a 5 acre parcel from their 44 acre holding on Brock Road South. Their price on whole parcel is still $3,000.00 per acre. 6. central Ontario Regional Development Council advise that the previously proposed meeting on January 17 at our Municipal offices has now been cancelled aWing to a change in the Board' s programme. 7. Pickering Township School Area No. 2 Re: of Pickering Public Library advises that persons have been named to the Pickering Public LiÞrary Board: The Township the following Township -7- Mrs. N. Rowan, ll7 Ridgewood Rd. G West Rouge, West Hill, Ontario. Mrs. E. B. Phin, A1tona Road, R.R. 2, Pickering, Ontario. ~ Mr. Alban C. Ward, 886 Grenoble Blvd., Bay Ridges, Ontario. The appointments to the pickering Library Board by Council will be made by By-law following the confimation being received from the following with reference to acceptance: Mr. R. Sanderson Mrs. L. T. Johnston Mr. D. F. Bashford 8. Department of Health Re: The Nursing Homes Act, 1966 advise that the Nursing Homes Act, 1966 will come into force on January lst, 1967, and will replace municipal licensing of nursing homes. Copies to Council. 9. Council to set date for official opening of the Municipal Building. The New Municipal Building at Brock Road and Highway 2 will be officially opened on Saturday, June 10th, 1967 commencing at II o'clock a.m. Should it be a stormy day the alternative date will be the following Saturday, June 17, 1967, at II o'clock a.m. 10. Draft By-law to establish the procedure for meetings of Council. Copies to Council. Referred to Committee. CORRESPœDENCE l. The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority Re: Appointment of Members to the Metro- politan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority advise that at the Annual Meeting on February 3, 1967 there will be an election of officers. See By-law Re: appointment of Township representatives. ~ 2. Gordon H. Bray advises the conc1udion of the affiars of Ontario County Health Unit (Southern Area) . He thanks COUDCil for the co-operation given, and also advises Township's share of deficit ($3,453.45, 1966 operations. Deputy Reeve to investigate. -8- 3. F. S. Wotton Re: E. M. O. Subsidy for Fire Department Radio Equipmentg regrets that they have been unable to establish this as a project out of their present forecast funds for the fiscal year 1966-67 - No grant. Copies to Council. ~ 4. Pickering Township School Area #2 Re: Hazards Existing for traffic using Woodview Road, requests railway to again review matter with a view of eliminating the hazards which at present exist. Copies to Council. 5. W. H. Palmer g Deputy Minister of Department of Municipal Affairs advise that the assistance in reorganizing the administrative services of Pickering Township from the wording of the resolution that such an analysis is beyond the scope and duties performed by his depart- ment and that the services of a management consulting firm would instead be warranted. Copies to Council. This letter was read to Council and was later referred to Committee of the Whole Council. MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor R. Chatteng that Council waive the early closing of Council business IIp. m. and to continue on for ~ hour to conclude further Counoil business. CARRIED . RESOLUTIONS Resolution 1/67 MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Beerg that Whereas the Old Municipal Building was advertised for rent Whereas there have been no offer received And Whereas this Council is required to heat and maintain said building Be it therefore resolved that the East half of the main floor be allocated to the Pickering Township Museum Board and that the West half of the main floor be offered to the New Public Library Board as their centre for catalouging and sorting of books, on a nominal rental basis. The Board is to be responsible for the maintenance, heating and up keep of said building, as recommended by Committee of the Whole Council on December 29, 1966. Yea: Nay: Beer, Spang, McPherson, Laycox, Waller Chatteng Williams CARRIED. -9- Resolution 2/67 ~ MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that negotiations be continued with Runny- mede Investments Corporation Limited to develop their holdings on a 60% Residential and 40% Industrial basis. subject to the necessary negotiations for the expansion of services (sewage and water) facilities. as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council on December 290 1966. Yea: Nay: Beer, Spang. Laycox, Chatten, Waller, Williams McPherson. CARRIED. Resolution 3/67 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer. seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, that the realtor be advised that Council is interested in an offer to purchase the 5 acre parcel, Part Lot 2:¿, Concession L On Highway 2. subject to the submission of a plan of development including the l~ acre parcel abutting on the east. and also agree to conditions as outlined by Council. Yea: Nay: Beer, Spang, Laycox, Chat ten. Waller. Williams McPherson CARRIED. Keith Stewart, Realtor to be advised of Council's action. Resolution 4/67 MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson. seconded by Councillor D. Beer. that the Boundary Agreement as amended be adopted, as recommended by Road's Committee on December 30, 1966. CARRIED . Resolution 5/67 MOVED by COµDcillor J. Williams. seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that all Department Heads and Boards be instructed to submit to the Treasurer their 1967 estimated/or capital expenditures (projects) and fore- casts for the years 1968. 1969. 1970, 1971 as recommended by Committee of the Whole Council on December 29, 1966. CARRIED. Resolution 6/67 MOVED by Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that the purchasing agent be authorized to purchase an electric typewriter (Underwood) as per the specifications as requested by the Welfare Depart- ment, as recommended by Committee of the Whole Council on December 29, 1966. CARRIED . ... .10- Resolution 7/67 ~ MOVED by Councillor N. Wallerg seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that the following persons be recommended for sitting on the 1967 court of Revision and that the County of Ontario be so advised Mr. J. D. Carnieg 339 Flagstone Terrace, West Hill P.O. Mr. Alex S. Strachan, R,R. 1, Brooklin Mr. Fred C. Morley, ClarQIßont P. O. as recommended by ·the committee of the Whole Council on December 30g 1966. CARRIED . Notify County Assessment Commissioner, Mr. G. Hepditch of appointment. Resolution 8/67 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that no further action by Council be taken concerning the New Collective Agreement between the Township and its employee's, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole on December 30, 1966. CARRIED. Resolution 9/67 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the - Engineer be authorized to bring into the Township supervisory personnel to operate essential services (Water & Sewer Plants) should a strike of municipal employees be called, as recommended by the Finance Committee on December 5, 1966. CARRIED . Resolution 10/67 ~ MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, that the section of Bayview Ave~ue between the lst Conc. Road and the C.N.R. Bypass be sold to the abutting owners subject to: a) Purchaser accepting the Township appraisal value and the cost of suCh appraisal. b) Satisfactory arrangements be made by purchaser prior to the signing of the deed to protect the rights and requirements of any public utilities installed under charter or otherwise or arrange for their removal and or relocation to the satis- faction of the utilities involved. c) Remove any encumbrances registered against the land. d) Dedication of 27 ft. road widenings. e) Purchaser agrees to assume all legal and other costs connected with the transfer of the property, as recommended by the Road Committee on December 7/66. CARRIED . '-L~cL ;IF / 1~ ~. ':11- Resolution 11/67 ~ MOVED by Councillor H. Spangg seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, that a Baard of Trustees be appointed to over see the 9 cemeteries now under the Township's jurisdictiong as recommended by Conmittee of the Whole Council on December 30g 1966. CARRI ED. Resolution l2/67 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spangg that further steps be taken against Lot 21, Plan M-36 trespass onto public landg as recommended by By-law Committee on December IS, 1966. CARRIED. Resolution 13/67 MOVED by CouncillorR. Chattenu seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, that the profit on the sale of the land to Rootes Motors in the amount of $26,15l.80 be set aside in a capital account to be partly used towards the cost of supplying a temporary service for water to Rootes with the balance to be used towards the corporations share of the capital cost of the watermaiD when it is installed. CARRIED . Resolution 14/67 MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson. seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, shat Resolution No. 54l be rescinded and that the Engineer be authorized to accept the quotation of Prink of Canada Ltd. for the supply of one tail-gate sander at a price of $l,228.00 complete (plus Sales Tax) delivered, to be financed by monies held in the Equipment Rental Revenue Fund. CARRIED . Resolution 15/67 ~ MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign the Contract for Water and S"&Wer mains on Lawrence Avenue and East Avenue, subject to receiving a written agreement between the Township of Pickering and Canadian General Electric, and School 80erd School Area #2; and that th is work be finance4, by cash payment from connecting frontages in lieu of Local Improvement Charges and the remainder g if any, from the Water and Sv.age Budgets and that Go Transit be dealt with on a separate contract if it appears necessary so to do. CARRIED . · ;'12- MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor J. L. McPherson, that the Township of Pickering sell its land on Brock Road at $6,000.00 per acre, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council on December 19/66. TABLED . ~ I The motion to sell Township land on Brock Road at $6,000.00 per acre was tabled to be discussed further by committee of the Whole. By-tAWS 1. The Maint.enance and Occupancy By-law was tabled and referred to the Committee for further discussion. 2. Appointments to the Library Board was tabled to await appointments by the Separate School Board. By-Law Number 32,>'4 Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves for leave to intorduce a By-law of The Township of Pickering to borrow the sum of $1,500,000.00 to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Municipality for the year 1967 and that same now be read a first time. Councillor J. williams, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten moves that By-law Number 3¿24 to borrow the sum of $l,500,OOO.OO to meet, until the taxes are collected ~he current expenditures of the Municipality for the year 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. Williams, seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 32:¿4 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 3225 Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Coancillor J. Williams, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of The Township of Pickering to close a portion of Beach Road. lying between Lots 6 and 7 in Registered Plan 380, from Lakecrest Drive to Lakeview Boulevard and that same now be reed a first time. ..13- Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, moves that By-law Number 3225 to close a portion of Beach Road, lying between Lots 6 and 7 in Registered Plan 380, from Lakecrest Drive to Lakeview Boulevard 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. Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillòr R. Chatten moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3225 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 . MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor R. Chat ten, that this meeting do now adjourn, 11:31 p.m. CARRIED . DATED ~~t-~ t, 1967. '--- ..../ ~~V ( .! c ~2\(r-£i