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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 1, 1954 M U N I C I PAL . B U I L D I R G BROUGHAM A meeting of CeUftcil was held on WEDNESDAY the FIRST day of SEPTEMBER, 1954, at TEN o'clock in the morning. PRESENT: G. T. Todd, in the Chair C. A. Balsdon W. G. Newman W. G. Lawson H. G. Michell L. T. Johnston MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded byk. Lawson, that Minutes of previous meeting held August 3rd, 1954, be adopted. CARRIED 'V MOVED by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Michell, that Minutes of Emergent meeting held August 9, 1954, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Balscion, seconded by Mr. Lawson, that Minutes of Emergent meeting held August 23, 1954, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Bálsdon, seconded by Mr. Newman, that Minutes of Eaergent meeting held August 31, 1954, be adopted. CARRIED '!>~ The following CORRESPONDENCE was read: 1. i:lrovement District of Aj~, advising of their changing outlet of ... . ·fin's Creek. 2. Mr. E. R. Pulmer, asking that the Engineer proceed with an Award under the Ditches and Watercourses Act, that all ratepayers in drainag4 area be assessed their share of the cost and water be channeled down the roadway. HortoR, Carr and Haymes, re Parlmer application for a Ditches and Watercourses Award, advising that he has two alternatives (1) run a drain through the property of Henderson and Parlmer at a cost of $ 300.00, or (2) keep drainage on roadways at a cost of $ 800.00. Village Long Branch approving resolution for better Commuter Service. Mrs. Robson, Rouge Hills, asking Council to change water drainage on Toynevale road. Clerk advise that this can be done under Local Improvement with the owners paying cost. Mrs. E. Anne Ryan - Petition to have north side of Highbush Trail road, north end, drained straight to the creek. Council investigate. Stouffville Tribune - Tender on printing By-Lawsl 1000 - $ 1,200.00 2000 - $ 1,500.00 F. J. Prouse - August Building Report - 37 Pe..its issued - 20 dwellings - average, $ 9,300.00; Value for month, t 313, 700.00; year to date, . 2,221,900.00. Donald E. ManDiDf' Pickering Beach drainage problem. Advise that this work on 195 schedule and will be done this year. The following PlISONS on MOTION were heard: 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. ~Mr. Barron asked for a copy of Township Piggery By-Law. 2 . Mr. Prouse was heaJrl re buildings. 3· Mr. Donald B. Mulholland asked for information regarding subdividing east 100 acres, Lot 28, Concession 1. - 2 - MOVED by Mr. Balsdon, seconded by Mr. Michell, that the Township Municipal Building Parklñg: Lot be gravelled and fenced. CARRIED ~ MOVED by Mr. Balsdon, seconded by Mr. Michell, that informer in recent case of dumping at Concession 4, Lot 15, be paid $ 5.00 according to the By-Law. CARRIED { MOVED by Mr. Balsdon, seconded by Mr. Lawson that various committeeâ go into Oommittee of the Whole to discuss reports rather than have them discussed in open Council. OARRIED t MOVED by Mr. Balsdon, seconded by Mr. Michel¡, that Tender of Stouffville Tribune for $ 1,500.00 to print our By-Laws be 'accepted. CARRIED ~ MOVED by Mr. Michell, seconded by Mr. Balsdon, that a grant of $ 50.00 be given to the South Ontario Plowman's Association. CARRIED ~ MOVED by Mr. Balsdon, seconded by Mr. Lawson, that Glendale Drive in Plans 489, 492, 521 be declared a built-up area and the Road Department instructed to post the proper signs. CARRIED The Reeve appointed Messrs. Balsdon and Newman to view damage of Eric Playfor Plan 407, Lots 22-23. CLERK'S INSTRUCTIONS , J 2. 3· 4. ~ 5. ~ 6. 1. Report to Weed Inspector that John Anderson, of Dunbarton, and Bert Woods, of Cherrywood, might be available to cut weeds, and have Mr. E. G. Baker notify ~. Ellicott of any unemployed employables who might cut weeds. Have Mr. Horton and Mr. Parlmer work out most satisfactory method of getting surface water from Fairview Avenue to Bay. Write Department of Highways and have their man view erosion onto lots in North Fairport'Beach from their new By-Pass road. Have Mr. Ward check bridge on Concession 7 near Edward Wilson's former farm. Proceed with subdivision Control By-Law. Again call for Tenders for sidewalks at North Fairport Road, Altona Road and Harwood Drive - 3 feet wide, 8n 'top gravel or cinders. Pickering lews, Stouffville Tribune, and Enterprise. MOVED by Mr. Balsdon, seconded by Mr. Newman, that Council form itself into the Court of Revision and deal with appeals against the Supp~entary Roll and rebates. CARRIED No apellants present. 083¡-~ G. N. Harnden, Concession 1, Lot 20 - house partly built, assessed at ,200.00 for balance year. Apellant claims assessment too high. MOVED by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Newman, that assessment be sustained. CARRIED 1237-61 A. Smith, Plan 492, Lot 63 - New house assessed for $ 1,125.00 for ba ance year. 1ppllant claims he is getting nothing for his taxes. MOVED by Mr. Michell, seconded by Mr. Lawson, that assessment be sustained. CARRIED ¡986 Ernest Stroud, Plan 350, East half of Lot 2 - store assessed at 5,125.'0, including business tax for balance year. Mr. Stroud claims assessment too high. MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Lawson, that assessment be sustained. CARRIED - 3 - Court of Revision - Continued 1948 W. A. Byng,Plan 233, Block A - House burned. re?Und on $ 310.00 assessment. MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Michell, that 1954 taxes on $310.00 assessment be rebated Mr. Byng (1953). CARRIED .\.-- { Assessor recommended ~ q'~' ¡077 wm. Heaton, Dunbarton Gardens, Lots 166-167. Cottage demelished. ssesaor recommended rebate on $ 300.00 assessment. } í>"',.."/ b d \_ MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Lawson, that Mr. Heaton be re· ate 1954 taxes on $ 300.00 assessment ($ 20.58). CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the Court of Revisien adjourn to meet again at the call of the Reeve. CARRIED FINANCE REPORT Your Standing Committee on FINANCE begs leave to report and recommends payment of the following: Addressing Machines Ltd. - Plates .................. County of Ontario - Jail, Apr. 1 to June 30, 32.00 Boys' School........... 13.95 D. L. Mairs - Office Supplies ...................... Unàerwood Ltd - 12 ribbons - 12.00 Inspection - 7.50.................. 19.50 C. E. Morley - Bond, Plitz ......................... 10.00 Registrar of Deeds - Transfers - 7.50 · 7.95............... 15.~5 w. Walker - August Mileage ......................... 24.80 General Printers - Pad - - - t 1.55 Staples - ~.oo ................ Toronto Humane Society - July,ogs ................ Workmen's Compensation Board, 1954 ................. Beare's Limited - Supplies ......................... D. Plitz - Mileage, July & August, 190 miles ....... W. R. Lynde & Son - Dog Chains & cord .............. Bell Telephone Co., 108 - to August 4, 1954 ........ H. E. P. C. - Fire Area 1 - 2.37 plus 4.54 ......... D. F. Goslin - Mileage, August, 1954 ............... A. J. Thompson - August Mileage -31.04 June Mileage -27.68 ... 58.72 North Police - 33 mi. . 8_ ......... 2.64 61.36 Frank Prouse - May 1 to Sept. 1, 4234 mi. . 8_ ..... 338.72 Clifford Schwalm - Expenses, August ................ 92.57 $ 1,505.42 111 of which is respectfully submitted. Amount 24.00 45.95 1.10 5·55 7.50 711.14 23.25 15.20 12 .75 32.55 6.91 57.12 Cheque 3952 3954 3955 3956 3957 3958 3959 3961 . 3962 3963 3966 3965 3964 3895 3901 3967 3950 3968 "H. G. Michell" Chairman MOVED by Mr. Michell, seconded by Mr. Balsdon, that the re,ort of the Standing Committee on FINANCE as just read, be adopted. CARRIED: POLICE REPORT Your Standing Committee on POLICE begs leave to report and recommends payment of the following: Amount Cheque $ 35.00 3970 4.20 3971 59.20 3884 3.90 3972 24.70 3973 Mrs. Vera Morgan - Rent .......................... Times-Gazette Publishers Ltd. - Tenders .......... BàllTelephone Co. - At. 2-0122 - $ 30.45 " " "- Pickering 365 28.75 ........ E. L. Hill - Telephone' Rental, August ............ Munns Press - Office Supplies .................... - 4 - Police Report - Continued Spence's Stationery Supplies - Office ................ John S. Balsdon & Sons - Batteries, etc. ............. Will Motors - Service, Repairs, Tires ................ Alex C. Hall, Q.C., Crown Attorney - Services ........ E. L. Hill - 105 miles. 8¢ .......................... D. W. Freeman - Expenses ............................. Grant Thompson - Expenses ............................ R. Watson - Expenses ................................. R. A. Morden - Expenses .............................. E. Blakeman - Expenses ............................... Imperial Oil Ltd. - Gas .............................. W. C. Murkar, J. P. - Court .......................... All of which is respectfully submitted. Amount Cheque 11.45 3974 24.30 3975 99.32 3976 17.00 3977 8.40 3972 3.00 3978 3.00 3979 3.20 3980 3.00 3981 2.10 3982 300.32 3983 11.90 3984 $ 578.99 -William G. Newman· Chairman MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Lawson, that the Report of the Standing Committee on POLICE, as just read, be adopted. CARRIED WELFARE REPORT Your Standing Committee on WELFARE begs leave to report and recommends payment of the following: PROVINCIAL Local Mre. E. Local Mrs. E. Local Mrs. E. Local Mrs. B. Local Mrs. L. Local Mrs. D. Local Mrs. A. Local Mrs. W. Scarboro' Mrs. M. Toronto Mrs. M. Toronto f' Mrs. L. Toronto Mrs. E. Toronto Gore Mrs. E. Ea.st York Mrs. M. Headland Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linton ~................. Laureyssens ............. Snyder .................. Starr .................... Green ................... Morrow - W. H. Lynde & Son Finnegan - J. Galloway.. Mulligan ................ Snell ................... Simpson - Week's Grocery.. Taylor ................... Gillett .................. MUNICIPAL Township of Monck - He: Mrs. G. McLary ....... Township of York - He: Bailey................. Township of Scarborough - Re: Collins ........ E. G. Baker - Mileage, August, 1954 ........... B. Sleightholm - Re: Mrs. Baker .............. HOSPITALIZATION OshawaGeneral Hospital - Additional.......... Provincial Treasurer - Insulin re Ashman & Cameron. . . Claremont Rest Home - He: Omar Wilson, Augast 15, 1954 to Sept. 15, 1954 .......... All ofwnich is respectfully submitted. Amount 33.32 21.68 30.32 66.70 22.48 65.92 10.00 71.44- 38.00 77.00 23·32 32.49 30.12 109.00 Cheque To:t:al 3927 3928 3929 3930 3931 3932 3933 3934 3935 3936 3937 3938 3939 3948 631.79 15.05 3940 52.51 3941 49.60 3942 21.52 3943 (269 miles) 15.00 3949 153.68 36.00 3945 2.11 3946 50.00 3947 88.11 $ 873.58 -W. G. Lawson" Chairman MOVED by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the report of the Standing Committee onWEÐlARE, as just read, be adopted. CARRIED - 5 - ROADS AND BRIDGES REPORT Your Standing Committee on ROADS AND BRIDGES begs leave to report and recommends payment of tnefollowing: All of which is respectfully submitted. -Clare Balsdon- Chairman MOVED by Mr. Balsdon, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the Report of the Stamding Committee on ROADS AND BRIDGES, as just read, be adopted. CARRIED Amount Miller Paving Company -,asphalt and oil ....4,982.35 International Harvester Co. - Starter ...... 23.75 Shell Oil Co. - Gas &, Diesel Oil ........... 557.4.9 Department of Highway. - July 2, In. 22814.8. 51.15 B. F. GOGirich Rubber Co. - pulley Legging. 10.85 Claremont Co-Operative - Cement &, Hardware..l,075.10 Samuel Trees Co. - Oil Filters ............. 3.12 Forrest Lumber Co. - Lumber ................ 88.00 Sheridan Equipment Co. ~ Repair for Shovel 2 334.80 Link Belt Ltd. - Chain ..................... 8.67 General Supply Co. - Mower Parts ........... 39.02 Ajax Lumber Co. - Lumber ................... 121.10 Ken Balsdon - Brush spray.................. 707.00 Charles Cooper - Hardware .................. 77.50 Roy Ward - Parts, $ 3~.77, 1808 mi. . 8¢, $ 144. 6At. . . · D. L. Mairs - Hardware ...................... Stouffville Planing Mill - Lumber for Bridge L. T. Johnston ~ Unemployment Insurance ... Receiver General - Pension Fund ........... ¡obert Miller - Welàing ................... w. Morley - 280 miles. 8¢ ................ F. S. Barclay - Cartage ................... Jack Ward - Welding and Repairing ......... 179.41 3.62 185.83 2.25 108.18 9.10 22.40 16.18 35.84 Pay Roll - August ......................... Cheque Total 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 22~ 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 8,6~2.71 1,800.40 10,443.11 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Michell, that the Reeve grant his order on the Treasurer to pay the several accounts as presented and passed in the various reports as passed this day. CARRIED MOVED òy Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Balsdon, that this meeting do nOw adjourn to meet again on the Fourth day of October, 1954, at Ten o'clock in the morning. CARRIED APPROVED ~e,.;- ~1954 . . . . Clerk .. .... .~.q7#. V' · Y· Reeve