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M U N I C I PAL
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B R 0 UGH A M
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A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY. the
TWELFTH day of APRIL. 1965, at EIGHT o'clock p.m.
PRESENT: C. W. Laycox, in the Chair
Mrs. J. McPherson
Wm. G. Newman
Donald Waring
John Campbell
Harvey Spang
D. J. P li"t z, Clerk
MINUTES
MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the minutes of the
meeting held March 1, 1965, be adopted as amended. CARRIED
MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the minutes of the
meeting held March 4, 1965, be adopted. CARRIED
MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mrs. McPherson. that the minutes of the
meeting held March 8. 1965, be adopted. CARRIED
MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Waring, that the minutes of the
meeting held March 15, 1965, be adopted. CARRIED
MOVEO by Mr. Spang. seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the minutes of the
meet~ng held March 22, 1965, be adopted. CARRIED
The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered.
l. Townshi~ of Saltfleet asks Council to endorse petition to
'rovinc1al Legislature for provision of grants in aid of
maintenance and upkeep of Municipal Police Forces.
See Resolution No. 140/65.
2. Township of Thorold asks Council "to endorse their resolution
~o have attendance made a"t public hearings on rates or policies
ef the Bell Telephone Company or other public utilities, or
~ppoint a public utility Ombudsman to represent the public at
~uch hearings. See Resolution No. 141/65.
3. North-Pickering Branch of Ontario County Unit of Canadian Cancer
$ociety asks permission to canvass their area during month of April.
$ee Resolution No. 142/65
4. West-Pickering Branch of Ontario County Unit of Canadian Cancer
Society asks permission to canvass their area during the month
of April. See Resolution No. 142/65
5. Scarborough Rod and Gun Club requests buying or leasing land in
Pickering Township to re-establish their Club, forced out of its
$carborough location by C.P.R. expropriation. (See instructions)
6. Shifrin & White, Barristers, request information as to whether
4.994 acres a"t Liverpool and Highway 2 will be put up for sale
by "tender or otherwise.
7. Petition from five residents of second sideroad east of Altona
running south from Uxbridge-Pickering Townline to the 9th
Concession, request drainage of the ditch on west and east sides -
a distance of about 700 yards.
Referred to Engineering Depar"tment. Petitioners to be advised
of ac"tion taken.
B. Request from Judge John Grudeff, Chairman of Canadian Ins"titution
of Cul"tural Research, for financial assistance for World Heritage
, Organization.
9. K. H. J. Cla~ke supplies informa"tion about medallion for nuclear
plant sod turning. Referred to Industrial Committee.
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10. Edgar L. Fisher asks permission for his father to live in
trailer while superv2s~ng the erection of his dwelling on Lot 34,
Concession 8. Permission not granted - refer to By-law.
11. James A. TaylQr asks_for instructions re Notice of Appeal,
Howe versus_the Township. See Resolution No. 154/65
12. James A. Taylor asks for instructions re Risk pro?erty, Lot 24,
Concession 1. Contact Mr. Taylor to confirm what work has 1D be
done to land (park) before Centennial Grant will be made to the
Township.
13. . Rep ort of Police Chie f Parker re spee d limi ts near schools,
crossing guards, and improving public safety.
Advise Police Commission of amount set aside by the Township for
crossing guards - $3,000.00.
14. Request by School Area 2 to attend méeting when matter of
crossing guards is discussed. See instructions.
15. Information re temporary re-organization of Planning Board and
Committee of Adjustment from Planning Director. See By-laws.
16. Armstrong~ Kemp, Young & Burrows request that Township forego any
claim for taxes on Lot 80, Plan M-37, during period when McIntosh
unable to deal with it. On March 31, 1965, taxes paid in full by
Seel Investments Limited. See Resolution No. 153/65
17, Bell, Gouinlock & Company advises it has placed $1,113.090,
Debentures at price of 100.81. Cost, approximately 5.65% of
whole issue.
18. Last day for filing objections to Pickering Villa~~ land use
by-law - April 13, 1965. No objections.
19. Canadian Mental Health Association - thanks for grant of $50.00
20. Ontario Municipal Association Convention, August 22 to 25, 1965.
Deadline for Resolutions - June 30th.
21. Planning Conference, Toronto, April 25 to 29, 1965. Request
financial contribution of $500,00. No action.
22. James A. Taylor will attend hearing for
Areas on Tuesday, May 11th, at 10 a.m., Brougham.
23. Metropolitan Toronto Plannin~ Board supplies list of members.
24. School for Road Superintendents, Guelph, May 10, 11 and 12,
Registration, $30.00
25. Training Course for Municipal Fire Chiefs, April 27-28, 1965.
Fee, $10.00
26. Report from Stevens, Hassard and Elliott re action between
Township of Pickering, Rouge: nlls Golf and Country Club, and
Chester Hill Developments Limited.
The following PERSON, on MOTION. was HEARD.
MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Waring, that Mr. Wm. Stenabaugh
of Fairport Road North, R. R. 3, Pickering. be heard. CARRIED
Mr. Stenabaugh requested that the Township of Pickering take the
necessary action to correct a drainage problem which is causing
contamination of his well water. It was recommended that this problem
be referred to the Roads Committee and further suggested by Mrs.
McPherson that she and Mr. Laycox, together with the Engineer (Mr.
Poulsson) visit and examine the situation that exists with possibility
of correcting same.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 140/65
MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Waring, that this Council
endorses the following petition addressed to the Honourable Members of
the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario by the Corporation
of the Township of Saltfleet:
The Petition of the undersigned, the Corporation ~f the
Township of Saltfleet, HUMBLY SHEWETH:-
1. THAT the operation of Polic~ Services within a municiþality
in accordance with the Po~ice Act. R.S.O. 1960. Chap. 298, is
an essential service.
2. THAT the Province of Ontario. in accordance with the various
Acts of the Legislative Assembly of Ontaric¡ pr~vides grants
to Municipalities for the maintenance and upke~p ?f ~ther
essential services such as schools, roads, libraries, welfare,
recreation programmes, etc.
3. THAT the provision of grants in aid of the maintenance and
upkeep of Municipal Police Forces within the,Province of
Ontario by the Legislative Assembly of the Province of
Ontario will benefit the whole population of the Province
as follows:
(a) By standardizing the level of Police Services
throughout the Province.
(b) By enabling municipalities to provide better Police
facilities and equipment.
WHEREFORE your Petitioner humbly prays that the
Honourable Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province
of Ontario may be pleased to consider the provision of grants
in aid of the maintenance and upkeep of Municipal Police Forces
throughout the Province of Ontario and. as in duty bound, your
Petitioner will ever pray. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 141/65
MOVÉD by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Newman. that this Council endorses
the following resolution passed by the Township of Thorold.on March 22,
1965:
WHEREAS the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada have regulatory
powers in certain provinces over capital investment policies, permissive
level of earnings, and rate structure of the Bell Telephone Company
and. by request or upon its own initiative, hold public hearings from
time to time to consider revision of these matters, and,
WHEREAS the Board hears evidence from interested parties bµt does not,
itself prepare and submit evidence and analyse company demands, and
WHEREAS the burden of protecting the public interest at such hearings
is thus left largely to the various municipalities and their assoc-
i ati ons. and
WHEREAS this creates difficult problems of effective organization
and financing for adequate defense of the public interest while, in
contrast. the Bell Telephone Company has almost unlimited resources,
to retain a large staff of lawyers, accountants and other experts to
prosecute its side of the case, and
WHEREAS this means that decisions unfair to the public can be made
because the full facts were not brought forward due to inadequate
available municipal resources, and
WHEREAS other nations and many states of the U.S. do themselves take
responsibility, directly or indirectly, in preparing and presen ting
the case for the public;
continued. .
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Resolution No. 11 .1/65 - cont' d
We urge the Government of Canada to:
1. Direct the Board of Transport Commissioners to engage the
necessary staff so that it can analyse the demands of the Company,
prepare and submit evidence. and appear as witnesses on behalf
of the public at any hearings involving rates and/or policies of
the Bell Telephone Company or any other public utilities subject
to the jurisdiction of the Gover~ment of Canada. or preferably
2. Appoint a public utility Ombudsman with sufficient funds and
staff whose duty it will be to represent the puhlic at any such
rate cases or hearings. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 142/65
MOVED by Mr~ Waring, seconded by M~, Campbell, that this Cou~cil consents
to the canvass for funds by the West-Pickering Branch and the North-
Pickering Branch of the Ontario County Unit of the Canadian Cancer
Society in the respective areas of the said Branches, during the month
of April. 1965. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 143/65
MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Waring, that the Council of the
Township of Pickering instruct the Township Engineer to take necessary
actipn to endeavour to improve the main thoroughfares in Fairport Beach
so tþat they are passable and that ratepayers may drive to within
reasonable distance of their homes. (i.e. Tripp Construction)
CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 144/65
MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, that this Council does
hereþy authorize the Planning Board to sub-allocate the approved
budg~t funds as deemed appropriate to accomodate the altered respon-
sibilities and department requirements occassioned by the re-allocation
of duties by the Province of Ontario with respect to the Planning Board
and Committee of Adjustment. effective from May 1. 1965. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 145/65
MOVE by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that whereas a sum of
3.000.00 has been set aside in the budgets of 1965, for the implement-
ation' and maintenanceof "School Crossing Guards" in the Township Police
Area:,
BE IT RESOLVED that (a) The Township Police Commission be informed
of this arrangement, and
(b) that the said Commission implement this "Guard" service immediately.
CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER l46/65
MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Newman. that the Council of the
Town~hip of Pickering contact Consolidated Building Corporation and
instruct them to bring Fairport Beach Road South up to a safe, drivable
standard immediately. Failure to comply will result in the Township
Road Department doing the necessary work and billing C.B.C.
CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 147/65
MOVED by Mr. Spang. seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the Reeve declare
daylight saving time as commencing on the 25th day of April, 1965,
and that it be proclaimed accordingly. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 148/65
MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the
authorized to call tenders for the purchase of a tractor to
for weed-cutting purposes. specifications to be the same as
department specifications for such vehicles.
Clerk be
be used
road
CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 149/65
MOVEÚ by Mr. Campbell, ·seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the Clerk be
authorized to call tenders for a rotary mower with slip clutch. for
use of the By-Law Enforcement Department. CARRIED
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 150/65
MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the salaries of
tbe fOllowing employees be set at:
1. Gord MacDowell
2. Connie Blake
3. Brian Shannon
Road Accountant
Works Clerk
Counter Clerk
$5.000.00
3,800.00
3,600.00
as recommended by the Public Utilities Committee on March 26, 1965.
CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 15l/65
MOVED by Mr. Campbell. seconded by Mr. Spang, that the Engineer be
authorized to call tenders for Liquid and Flake C~l~ium Chloride for
the 1965 requirements; subject to apprúvtil of the Department of Highways
of Ontario. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 152/65
MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the ~lerk be
authorize d to call for tenders for the bui Iding of a dog ;, ~ ":1 d, as
per plan sUbmitted, and budget approval, and that the :~r arj. Superintendent
give a site plan located close to well in gravel pit forthis purpose.
CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER l53/65
MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that due to Township
action re pending expropriation of Lot 80, Plan M-37, Rougedale plans,
for a road allowance.did prevent Mr. McIntosh from selling this lot,
and it is therefore agreed that the municipality forego the taxes for
the year 1964. Such taxes being paid. to be credited to 'the 1965 tax
account for this lot. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 154/65
MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that Mr. Taylor be
instructed to take necessary steps to defend Township stand re Howe.
CARRIED
BY-LAW NUMBER 3004
Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman. moves for leave to introduce a
By-Law of the Township of Pickering to appoint members to the Township
of Pickering Planning Board (effective May 3, 1965). and that same
now be read a first time.
Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Campbell, moves that By-Law Number 3004
to appoint members to the Township of Pickering Planning Board 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.
Mr. Waring, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, moves that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3004 be adopted, and that the
said By~L8w 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 3005
Mr. Campbell. seconded by Mr. Waring, moves for leave to introduce a
By-Law of the Township of Pickering to appoint members to the Township
of Pickering Committee of Adjustment <effective Hay 3, 1965), and
that same now be read a first time.
Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, moves that By-Law Number 3005
to appoint members to the Townsh~p of Pickering Committee of Adjustment
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.
continued...
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By-Law No. 3005 - cont'd
Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Newman, moves that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3005 be adopted, and that the
said By,Lew be now read a Third time and PASSED; that the Reeve and
) Qerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
BY-LAW NUMBER 30~
Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Campbell, moves for leave to introduce
a By-Law of the Township of Picke~ing to appoint members to the Town-
ship of Pickering Committee of Adjustment (effective December 24, 1965)
and that same now be read a first time4
Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Wa~ing. mov~s that By-Law Number 3006
to appoint members to the Township of Pickering Committee of Adjustment
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.
Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Newman, mo~es that the rep~rt of the
Committee of the Whole on By-Law No~ 3006 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 3007
Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Waring"moves for leave to introduce a By-
Law of the Township of Pickering to appoint members to the Township
of Pickering Planning Board (effective September 2, 1965), and that
same now be read a first time.
Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Waring. moves that By-Law Number 3007 to
appoint members to the Township of Pickering Planning Board 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.
Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Waring, moves that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3007 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 N.\,!MBER 300\b
Mr.· Waring, seconded by Mr. Campbell, moves for leave to introduce a
By-Law of the Township of Pickering to appoint members to the Township
of Pickering Committee of Adjustment (effective September 2, 1965)
and that same now be read a first time.
Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Ne\olman, moves that By-Law Number 3008 to
appoint members to the Township of Pickering Committee of Adjustment
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.
Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By~La\ol No. 3008 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 HUMBER 3009
hr, Newman, seconded by Mr. Campbell moves for leave to introduce a
By-Law of the Township of Pickering to appoint members to the Township
of Pickering Planning Board (effective December 24, 1965) and that
same now be read a first time.
continued. .
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By-Law No. 3009 - cont'd
Mr. ~ewman, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, moves that By-Law Number 3009
to appoint members to the Township of Pickering Planning Board 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.
Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves that the report of the
Committee of the Whole on By-Law No, 3009 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 Corporatic,;. be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
BJ-LAW NUMBER 3010 (Two Readings)
Mr. ~aring, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-
Law of the Township of Pickering to regulate the operation of Pits and
Quarries, and that same now be read a first time.
Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman, moves that By-Law N~lmber 3010 to
regulate the operation of Pits and Quarries be now read a second time.
and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon.
By-Law _ to license cartage vehicles - tabled and refer back to Mr.
Ashton. Have Mr. Ashton explain sections 6, 7 and 8 and how related
to Police Act.
By-Law _ to establish certain areas where trailers may be permitted.
Send copy to solicitor for opinion.
Reeve C. W. La¥cox took a few minutes to explain to the Council and
press comments made at a Pickering Township Council meeting on Monday,
AprilS, 1965, and added that he had two partial retractions to make.
(1) His criticism of adverse publicity which caused withdrawal of
prospective industrialist from completing a land deal. However
he still maintains adverse publicity caused the land deal to fall
through but that the newspapers have every right to print what
they hear at an open meeting of Council.
(2) His criticism of the lack of liaison between Pickering Township
and Metro Toronto Planning Board. urging a better link between
the two boards. Now that the facts are known. Mr. Laycox took
back his remarks but still felt better liaison between 'the two
boards is needed.
Mr. Laycox reported on the requirements of a road leading into land
Deing developed for industry and suggested that this road be installed
by the Township on a Local Improvement basis to be charged over a
period of five years. Part Lot 18, Concession 1.
The Engineer is to prepare an agreement to build a road and cost not
to exceed $5,000.00.
Mr. Newman commented on Bay-View Road, Frenchman's Bay, requesting
Council provide gravel for this road. Referred to Road C.ommittee.
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Mrs. McPherson reported on right-of-way leading north of Concession 2
approximately 350 feet to the Calvert plan of subdivision, suggesting
66' road allowance to be maintained if land deeded to Township.
Referred to Road Committee for report.
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MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the report of the
Standing Committee on SANITATION. recommending payment of accounts
amounting to $4,329.5l, be adopted. CARRIED
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Advise Police Commission of amount of money set aside by Council
in the 1965 estimat~s for School Crossing Guards ($3,000.00)
2. Advise School Area 2 Board re crossing guards, parking and
speed limit.
3. Write Mrs. B. Agg to contact Mr. K. D. Munroe 2rd Mr. John
Williams to attend next Police Commission meeting with regard
to hiring school crossing guards.
4. Prepare - "No Parking" by-laws (in front of schools) and contact
Engineer.
5~ Prepare - "Speed Limit" by-laws to reduce speeds inæhool zones.
MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the meeting
adjourn - 11:50 p.m.
APPROVED
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