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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 10, 1966 M U N I C I PAL B U I L DIN G B R 0 tJ G HAM Pursuant to By-law Number 3062 the members-elect of the Municipal Council of the Township of Pickering met in the Council Chambers on MONDAY. the TENTH day of JANUARY, 1966, at the hour of EIGHT o ' 010 ck p. m . PRESENT: Clifford W, Laycox - Reeve Elect Mrs. Jean L. McPherson- Deputy Reeve Elect Harvey Spang - Councillor Elect, Ward 1 Donald A. Beer - Councillor Elect, Ward 2 John L. Williams - Councillor Elect, Ward 3 John Campbell - Councillor Elect, Ward 4 Ronald Chatten - Councillor £lect, Ward 5 Douglas J.-Plitz - Clerk The Members-Elect, having taken the Oath of Allegiance to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth IÌ, and the Declaration of Qualification on the day of Nomination, took befora the Clerk their respective Declarations of Office, and took thei~ seats at the Council Board, the Reeve in the Chair. Dr. W. A. McKay, Rev, B. P. Smythé, and Rev. Father Quesnelle conducted the devotional exercises, and Reeve Laycox thanked them for their messages. \'; Cöun~rllop· Camþbel1'p~esên~ed -thèm- with - TowDshiJ>~1I'teð.llions· mO'êntèt1 ón etanãs as tokens of appreciation. Reeve C~ W. Laycox welcomed Mrs.; Jean L. McPherson as Deputy Reeve and Councillors Harvey Spang and John Campbell, who were~ of the 196~-1965 council, and the new councillors, John Williams, Ward 3. Ronald Chat ten , Ward 5, and Donald Beer, W~rd ~. Reeve Laycox pointed out, in a short address, that the last two yea~s had been active ones; however the next two years should be the two most important years in the long history of the Township. He predicted more financial assistance from Prcvincial authorities for educational purposes, but that we should oontinue to work for this financial assistance. He predicted one school area in the township, financial assistance from the Province of Ontario Water Re~our~cs Commission for the much-needed services in the township. He also felt that total County Assessment will come in the very near future, as well as a County-wide Health unit. The Reeve has set a tentative work program for next year, as a goal for completion in the year 1966. (1) (2) (3) (4) ( 5) (6 ) ( 7) ( 8) (9 ) (10 ) ( 11) Some of the items he referred to are: Redistribution of ward boundaries. Road Need study. Procedural By-law, governing Council and its Committees. Private Members Bill for part Hydro system in Township. Continued water expansion. Explore possibility of having Metro assume servicing of the West Rouge areas. Embark on a sewerage study. Set up Executive Committee of Council. Pursue the Provincial authorities for increased financial assistance Prepare for opening cerèmonies of new municipa~ bui~ding. Prepare a program for Centennial célebrations. The Deputy Reeve and Councillors spoke briefly and told of their hopes for the future of the Township. Most of the members expressed a need for an arena and community centre for the township, and Councillor Williams advocated a Board of Education. - 2 - The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered: Tenders for water and sewers on the east side of Frenchman's Bay east of Liverpool Road were opened and resulted as follows: / Contractor Sewers Water Con-Drain Co. Ltd. Marino Construction Ltd. Del Brocco Construction Ltd. Gran Gough Construction Ltd. Renzetti Construction Ltd. Davmar Construction Ltd. Bennington Developments Ltd. $ 7l.502.48~ 53,10l.00· 71,500.60 61.965.59 74,269.00 78.915.12 75,638.81 $ 45,612.55 r 36.445.10 \/ 34,583.50 38,845.41 39,614.25 33,743.75 38.402.70 See Resolution No. 5/66 The following PERSON. on MOTION, was heard: There was a brief discussion on County Assessment, with Mr. Gordon Hepditch, County Assessment Commissioner, participating. MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that Mr. Hepditch be heard: There were. many questions asked of Mr. Hepditch by members of C oun ci 1. Mr. Hepditch explained that m~ny townships and towns have thousands of dollars in hidden assets which can only be properly assessed if qualified assessors are on the job. He further indicated to Council that 11 of the 18 municipalities in the county are under county assessment and by remaining out of total county assessment we stand to lose several thousands of dollars m provincial grants. Total county assessment would open the door to deal with land speculators. He further indicated that county assessment would not provide a less expensive service than what is presently provided. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1/66 MOVED by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the names appearing below shall comprise the Standing Committees of Council: FINANCE Committee of Whole Council Personnel - Office Management Property - Buildings - Public Relations - All matters relating to staff salaries - Union negotiations - purchases of land or buildings, and for expenditures on same, unless it be for road purposes or Public Utilities - Entertainment Committee. John Williams, Chairman Harvey Spang, Vice-Chairman Mrs. J. McPherson Donald Beer \ John Campbell Ronald Chatten C. W. Laycox ROADS AND BRIDGES r Mrs. J. McPherson. Chairman Harvey Spang Ronald Chatten FIRE - Dona14 Beer, Chairman Mrs. J. McPherson John Williams PUBLIC UTILITIES Water Plant - Sewage Plant Dump and Sanitation - Engineering - Building Inspection - Plumbing In spe cti on John Campbell, Chairman John Williams Ronald Chatten - 3 - BY-LAW Dog Pound - Weed Control Parks Administration - Cemeteries - Welfare John Campbell. Chairman Harvey -Spang D ~n a 1 d ' A.' 13 e e r . ,- ~X CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 27&6 MOVED by Mr. Spang. seconded by Mr. Beer. that the following named members of Council sit on the various Boards. viz: 1. Brougham Community Centre Board Donald Beer Harvey Spang Don ald Beer Harvey Spang 2. Claremont Community Hall Board 3. Claremont Community Centre and Athletic Field Board Donald Beer Harvey Spang 4. Rouge Hills Community Hall Board Ronald Chatten Mrs. J. McPherson 5. Rouge Hills Community Centre and Athletic Field Board Ronald Chatten Mrs. J. McPherson 6. Bay Ridges Community Centre and Athletic Field Board (Block V) J. Williams J. Campbell '- 7. Bay Ridges Community Centre and Athletic Field Board (Block DA) J. Williams J. Campbell 8. Fairport Beach Recreation CommitteE J. Williams J. Campbell 9. West Rouge Community Park Board Ronald Chatten C. W. Laycox 10. Pickering Beach Community Park Board J. Wi lliùms Donald Beer 11. North-East Pickering Community Centre Board Donald Beer Harvey Sp ang 12. Greenwood Community Centre Beard Donald Beer Harvey Spang 13. Pickering Township Museum Board C. W. Layccx Mrs. J. McPherson 14. Planning Board C. W. Laycox Mrs. J. McPherson 15. Crown Game Preserve Committee Harvey Spang C. W. Laycox 16. Parks and Recreation Committee Donald Beer R1I)nald Chatten CARRIED v- - 4 - RESOLUTION NUMBER 3/66 MOVED by Mr. Spang, sèconded by Mr. Beer, that the following named members of Council sit on the various Committees or Boards, viz: 1. Metro Toronto & Region Conservation Authority, C. W. Laycox W. H. Westney 2. Central Lake Ontario Ccnservation Authority Edgar James 3. Township of Pickering Industrial Committee Ronald Chatten C. W. Laycox John Williams 4. Ajax-Pickering General Hospital Board Harry Boyes CARRIED YEA: Mr. Beer. Mr. Spang, Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Laycox, Mr. Chatten, Mr. Campbell and Mr. Williams. NAY: None. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4/66 MOVED by Mr. Willíáms, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the Signing Officers for the Township of Pickering for the year 1966 be: The Reeve, The Deputy Reeve, the Treasurer, The Clerk, the Welfare Administrator, or any two of them. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 5/66 MOVED BY Mr. Chatten. seconded tender for water and sewers on of Liverpool Road be accepted, Township Engineer. by Mr. Campbell, that the lowest east side of Frenchman's Bay east subject to the approval of the CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 6/66 MOVED by Mr. Williams. seconded by Mr. Campbell, that Pickering Town~ ship Planning Board compr1ðe ,. n~ne members for 1966-1967; That Mr. J. W. Irwin and Mr. B. Lowe be added, and further that Mrs. J. McPherson replace Mr. Spang's proposed appointment; and further, that the per diem rates remain at $12.00. YEA: NAY: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Chatten. Campbell and Williams. Messrs. Beer, Spang and Laycox. RESOLUTION NUMBER 7(66 MOVED by Mr. Be~r, seconded by Mr. Spang, that this Council donate $25.00 to the Dr. N. F. Tomlinson Day fund. CARRIED BY-LAW NUMBER 3084 . Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Williams, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to appoint members to the Township of Pickering Planning Board, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Chatten, moves that By-Law Number 3084 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. Campbell. seconded by Mr. williams, moves that the report ã the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3084 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 YEA: NAY: Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Chatten, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Williams Mr. Beer, Mr. Spang, Mr. Laycox. '-" - 5 - By-Law No. 3084 - Members Appointed: David Lennox to December 31, 1967 Rex Merritt to December 31, 1967 Ross Deakin to December 31. 1966 J. W. Irwin to December 31, 1966 Hubert Wank to December 31, 1968 M. Johnson to December 31, 1968 B. Lowe to December 31, 1968 Mrs.. J. L. McPherson to December 31, 1966 C. W. Laycox to December 31, 1966. BY-LAW NUMBER 3085 Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Williams, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to appoint members to the Township of Pickering Committee of Adjustment, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, moves that By-Law Number 3085 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. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Beer, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3085 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 YEA: NAY: Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Chatten, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Williams Mr. Beer, Mr. Spang, Mr. Laycox. Members Appointed: Donald J. Carter to January l, Dennis Horsfield to January 1, Norman Lehman to January 1, David Lewington to January Edgar James to January MOVED by Mr. Beer, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the ..... adJourn. APPROVED ¡~ /~ 1966 \- J.~~~ Ree ve / t -, , -....