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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 19, 1968 ~ 19/68 C 0 UN C I L MEETING A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY, the NINETEENTH day of AUGUST, 1968, at 8:05 P.M. PRESENT: Reeve J. R. Williams Deputy Reeve R. Chatten Councillors - V. D. D. A. J. Rudik Beer Kitchen King Kruger Clerk- D. J. Plitz I ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillors King and Rudik that the minutes of August Ó, 1968, be adopted as amended. Correspondence, item 3 - Changed ,to read -- "The Council strongly objected, etc. -from -- "Councillors Rudik and Kitchen". l.ill 1. CARRIED DELEGATIONS Moved by Councillors Kitchen and Kruger that Mr. J. MacNeall of St. Martin's Drive, Frenchman's Bay, be heard. Mr. J. MacNeall had several points which he wanted brought to the attention of Council. (a) (b) (c) (d) No street naming sign at south end of road. Would Council instruct Roads Department to have one installed. General condition of road in need of repair - maintenance work. Does the township own the road? If so, ditching and grading is required. Logaand garbage on private property creating a dangerous situation. Would the Township investigate and order its removal. Also, garbage being deposited at the north end of the south part of St. Martin's Drive; could this be stopped? Poor drainage on parts of St. Martin's Drive created by the now defunct Baytona Marina. Channel of water diverted, now encroaching on Mr. MacNeal1's property. Could the Township Engineer investigate, also excavation for future marina site. 2. Moved by Deputy Reeve Chatten, seconded by Councillor Beer, that Mrs. G. Robinson of St. Martin's Drive be heard. Mrs. Robinson had appeared before Council intending to inquire about putting her summer cottage into year-round use, as a permanent residence, but at the last moment decided against making the request of Council for this permission. However, Mrs. Robinson did ask Council whether it would be possible to have a sign erected at the foot of St. Martin's Drive indicating to motorists that St. Martin's Drive is not a through street. Township Roads Department to investigate. ~ 3. Moved by Councillors Kruger and Rudik that Mr. Schilling of Lawson and Clarke be heard. Mr. Schilling, represented, Mr. W. Shymchyshyn with respect to an application to the Planning Board to erect an accessory building to an agricultural use. Mr. Schilling explained to ~ 4. 5. ~ ,ill.> 1. 2. - 2 - 19/68 Council that his client had purchased the land with the intent of moving on it establishing his home and also establishing a market garden. He had invested $5,500.00 in the land and another $3,000.00 approximately on farm equipment. Under the present circumstances, he is unable to cultivate all ten acres which could only be possible when he lives on the land, but the stiff requirements of the Township with respect to a 2,000 sq.ft. area home is beyond his resources. The Council informed Mr. Schilling that they wauld have to stand behind the recommendations of the Planning Department's report of July 18,1968, which stated it could not find sufficient evidence of a permanent agricultural use to require an accessory residence, refusing further consideration of this application. Moved by Deputy Reeve Chatten, seconded by Councillor Kruger, that Dr. D. MacPherson and Mr. C. Coulter, both of Ridgewood Road and owners of Lots 247 and 246 respectively, Plan 612, appear before Council to determine what Council could do with respect to winter snow conditions which will worsen due to the changing contours of their respective driveways, resulting from p~~vements to the intersection of East Avenue and Ridge- wood Road. Their driveways will be extended and deepened to a depth of approximatEiy g feet creating a situation that will allow snow to pile up in the driveways. It was felt since the Township is creating this worsening situa- tion that it should provide means of snow removal. Both Dr. MacPherson and his wife are on call, being in the medical profession; a situation as described above makes it impossible to get out without wasting valuable time. The Council made several suggestions, such as hiring private snow removers, installing heated driveway, or purchasing snow blowersall of which have been investigated to some degree by Messrs. MacPherson and Coulter. The Council referred the matter to the Roads Committee to make recommendations on how best to resolve this problem. Forest and Stream Moved by Councillors Kruger and Kitchen that Mrs. M. J. Sypher be heard. Mrs. Sypher was present, however she requested that Mr. C. M. Glover be allowed to make the presentation on behalf of the resident property owners of Forest and Stream. Mr. Glover requested from Council, road improvement and ditching to their road. Certain ditching is required to prevent flooding in the spring of the year, also to preven~ contamination of a public or community well. The Council could not promise the work requested as they were not certain as to its status~ If it is a Township road, the Roads Department would perform improvements. This matter was referred to the Road Department for investigation and recommendations. CORRESPONDE~ Prince of Serendip Ltd. submit new lease for the rental of the Pickering Township Municipal Building in Brougham. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. Mr. Alexander McD. Brown, 361 East Avenue, West Rouge, disclaims charges to him for digging up and relaying sewer connection caused by allowing gravel to enter the sewer connection to his house. Referred to the Public Utilities Committee. 3. 4. ~ 5. - 3 - 19/68 Mr. Arthur B. Clarke, 145 Sylvan Ave., Scarborough, requests Council to reconsider the maintenance of the northerly portion of Sideline 32/33. Referred to Roads Committee. Mr. John R. Mason, Executive Assistant, Ontario Department of Trade and Development confirms the decision of the Ontario Development Corporation that the Township of Pickering cannot be in~luded as an area eligible for assistance under the E.I.D. Program. He advises that the Hon. Stanley J. Randall and the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton are concerned for the situation of Pickering and will continue to seek ways of alleviating the present tax burden. All members of Council, and in particular the Reeve, expressed displeasure with the Provincial Government in its apparent inability to provide the Municipality with necessary financial assistance to encourage industry to locate here. Mr. N. Cafik, M.P., expresses appreciation to Council for the understanding shown re the Bay Ridges Separate School Bd. probleø~. INFORMATION tario Water Resources Commission approval has been received on the watermain construction of Glendale Liverpool area. .w fŒPORTS 1. The Ontario Humane Society forwards report for the month of July, 1968. 2. 3. ~ Number of dogs impounded Number of dogs returned direct to owners Number of dogs taken to shelter Number of dogs claimed from shelter by owner Number of dogs humanely destroyed Number of cats sheltered Number of miscellaneous animals sheltered Number of animals rescued or otherwise assisted Number of calls for assistance answered Emergency calls answered after 9 p.m. Impounding fees collected 22 4 l8 7 9 29 1 4 89 4 $90.00 Copies to Council (Compared with same period for last year, 1967) Central Ontario Joint Planning Board Report "How Planning Works in our CommunitiesU. Copies to Council. .~in£ Report - June. 1968. 40 Permits Estimated Value $634,200.00 8 Dwellings Estimated Value ea. 25,250.00 9 Private Garages 6 House Additions 3 Demolition 3 Basements 2 Tool Storage 1 Store Alteration - 1 Portable Class Room 1 Alter and Repair School 1 Enclosed Porch 1 Car Wash 1 Industrial Building 1 Stores and Apartment 1 Addition to Nursing Home 1 Soil Shed Mushroom Farm for Dwelling Total fees for month Copies to Council. $ 1,219.00 19/68 4. Buildi 29 Permits Estimated Value 2 Dwellings Estimated Value Ea. $337,700.00 19,000.00 ~ 10 Private Garages 4 House Additions 4 Foundations 2 Alteration & Repair l.Industrial Building l' Retail Stores 1 Service Station 1 Swimming Pool Enclosure 1 Tool Shed 1 Closed-In Porch 1 Dormer Total fees for month Copies to Council. $ 653.00 5. ,100 Residential Buildi~ Permit Report - August 15,1968. Following is a report o£ permits issued in their respective categories. Cate.e:orv A - 45 issued. Cate~ory~ - 50 issued. In t e above category there were 4 applications returned for cancelation and the next 4 applicants on the list have been notified insuring me that they will be in the office on the 20th of August to pick up their permit. Cate.e:orv C - 5 issued TOTAL - lOO issued I have issued, to this date, 4 permits above the 100 restriction under the Agreement the Township made with the homeowner that if he had a residence on the lot they were entitled to a permit if all the requirements of the Zoning and Building Regulations were met and willing to sign the Agreement. Applications on file exceeding the 100-- Category A - 34 - C.B.C. Category B - 20 Category C - Nil Respectfully Submitted, Cecil Hollinger, Building Department. Copies to Council. ~ - 5 - 19/68 ,1n) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 3539 Councillor D. Kitchen seconded by Deputy Reevà R. Chatten, moves for leave to. introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to dedicate Part of Lot 6 in Concession 5 as a public highway, and that same now be read a first time. ~ Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor A. King, moves that By-law Number 3539 to dedicate Part of Lot 6 in Concession 5 as a public highway be now read a second time, and that Counci~ go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as reaq. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3539 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 3540 Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the execution of a Deed dated the 9th day of August, 1968, in favour of Parshan Construction Limited, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, moves that By-law Number 3540 to authorize the execution of a Deed dated the 9th day of August, 1968, in favour of Parshan Construction Limited, 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 J. Kruger, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3540 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 3541 (Two Readings Only) Deputy Reeve R. Cbatten, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the construction of a watermain on Rosebank Road under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act, and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, moves that By-law Number 3541 to authorize the construction of a watermain on Rosebank Road under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. ~ - 6 - 19/68 ( VII ) RESOLU'!'~ Resolution #224/68 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor A. King, 1. ~ 2. That the Treasurer be instructed to consult with our auditors and have the latter prepare a proforma operating statement showing anticipated revenue and capital and operating expenditures (including debt retirement and depreciation) for the following: (a) (b) A swimming pool 30 feet x 75 feet at the Woodlands school location. An arena - "official ice surface" - indoor. 3. That the auditors be instructed to compare the projected operating results of the WOodlands pool and the arena complex with similar operations in other municipalities. That all requests for research data be chanelled from the auditors to the Treasurer. 4. That the auditors be requested to comment on the capacity of the municipality to absorb the capital expenditure, debt servicing ability and operating results keeping in mind the current debt and operating ratios considered by the Ontario Municipal Board to be reasonable. That if the proforma for the Woodlands pool is easier to prepare that its preparation be given priority. 5. CARRIED Resolution #225/68 MOVED by Councillor A. King, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, that the Clerk advise the City of Oshawa that the Municipality of the Township of Pickering, while it is willing to participate in the supply of data, is of the opinion that it would not be in the best interest of the Municipality to participate in the Regional Government Study financially, or in the application to the Minister for the study covering their area, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council August 12, 1968. CARRIED Resolution #226/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor Rudik, that the standby cost to Uxbridge should increase from the present $500. per annum to $750. per annum; the charge of $75. for two hours for services be increased to $lOO. for the first hour and $50. per hour for each hour thereafterJ as recommended by the Standing Committee on Fire August l4, 1908. CARRIED Resolution #227/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor Rudik, that presentations by interested architects re a new fire hall will be heard at the next Fire Committee meeting to be held on September 11,1968, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Fire, August 14, 1968. ~ CARRIED Resolution #228/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor Rudik, that the pay of Volunteer Firefighters be equivalent to full- time Firefighters' call-back pay Commencing January 1st, 1969, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Fire, August l4. 1968. CARRIED ....---- " -""-.. - 7 - 19/68 '-- Reso1utl0n-i229/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the quotation of $11..528.55 submitted by Door installation Services for Fibregl.q~s-,-lJOors for the South-West Fire Hall be accepted, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Fire, August 14,1968. CARRIED ~ Resolution #230/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the action taken in putting the fire truck on the Bay Ridges Plaza continue until this decision is rescinded, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Fire, August 14,1968. CARRIED Resolution #231/68 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that Markham.Fire Department receive payment in the amount of $100. for a grass fire they attended in the area that is covered for the Township by Stouffville, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Fire, August 14,1968. CARRIED Resolution #232/68 MOVED by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that whereas the intersection of Bayly Street and Brock Road is going to be reconstructed to provide for the four lanes of traffic; AND WHEREAS the reconstruction has been tendered and the work has commenced as of August 19,1968, under the supervision of the Ontario County Roads Department; AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Pickering is presently seeking approvals from the various Government agencies with respect to the construction of watermains and sanitary trunks to service the industrial lands to the north of Bayly Street; AND WHEREAS the Township's construction of watermains and sanitary trunks will be constructed and enter through this intersection necessitating trenching and disruption of traffic at some future date at great expense to the Municipality; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Pickering Township Engineering Department be and it is hereby authorized to have the sanitary trunk main connection installed at this intersection during the present improvement program without calling of public tenders, in view of expediency and greater savings to the Municipality. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT ~ MOved by Councillor Kingi seconded by Councillor Kruger, that this meeting adjourn at 0:55 to convene into Committee of the Whole Council. C ARR!ED Date~ .. Clerk