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M U N I C I PAL
B U I L DIN G
BROUGHAM
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A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY,
the FOURTH day of APRIL, 1966, at the Municipal Building,
Brougham, at EIGHT o9clock p.m.
PRESENT: Reeve C.W. Laycox, in the Chair
Deputy Reeve J.L. McPherson
Councillors - Donald Beer
John Campbell
Ronald Chatten
Harvey Spang
John Williams
Douglas J. Plitz, Clerk
Ronald Mitchell, Treasurer
In Attendance -
MINUTES
MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson,
that the minutes of the meeting held on March 7th, 1966, be
adopted.
CARRIED.
MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Williams,
that the minutes of the meeting held on March 11th, 1966, be
adopted.
CARRIED.
MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Beer, that
the minutes of the meeting held on I~rch 14th, 1966 be adopted.
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CARRIED .
MOVED by Deputy R~Pherson, seconded by Councitlor Williams,
that the minutes of the meeting held on March 21st, -1966, be
adopted.
CARRIED.
MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Chatten,
that the minutes of the meeting held on March 25th, 1966 be
adopted.
CARRIED.
MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson,
that the minutes of the meeting held on March 28th, 1966, with
amendments, be adopted.
CARRIED.
DELEGATIONS
MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Spang, that
Mr. HoA. Newman be heard.
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Mr. Newman was present to take up the matter of a right-of~way
across the land to be sold by the Township to Mr. E. Crook,
Sunoco Dealer. This right-of-way to serve as an entrance to
St. Paul's-On-The-Hill Anglican Church whose frontage on Highway
No. 2 was lost due to reconstruction of said highway.
Mr. Newman thanked Council for their time, and felt since he,
Mr. E. Crook, Mr. R. Deakin and Mr. J. Campbell had come to an
amicable understanding at a meeting prior to the Council meeting,
that there was no need to take up Council's time.
It was indicated that Mr. Crooks has agreed to provide and has
allowed to be included in the deed, a right-of-way from the
proposed Highway No. 2 entrance across his property to the west
boundary, abutting the property of Mr. H. Pedrick, who has also
agreed to a right-of-way across his property for the use of the
the congregation of St. Paul's-On-The-Hill, Anglican Church.
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The Council were of the op1n10n that the Township should not
be involved and that Mr. H. Newman, ~~. E. Crook and Mr. Pedrick
be allowed thirty days in which to prepare the necessary deeds
to include the right-of-way and at which time the matter would
be reviewed and finalized. See Resolution #156/66.
The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered.
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1.
Ajax, Pickering and Whitby Association for Retarded Children
requests permission to canvass t~e Township from May 9th to
May 22nd, 1966. See Resolution #157/66.
2. Township Service Clubs and Ratepayers' Associations ask for
decision concerning construction of arena. Does Council
intend to proceed with construction this year?
Reeve Laycox advised Council that he would look into the
matter re the purchase of a site for an arena.
3. Donald McIntosh would like to have settlement for his survey
of Lot 24, Concession 1. He would be willing to meet with
Council to explain why the cost isso high. He would like to
have at least 50% paid now, and the balance after discussionþ
Before any payment is made, the Township will first require
the decision from the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors.
4. Rolf Kublinski asks if he might purchase a parcel 25 feet by
75 feet owned by the township on Vistula Drive to increase
his holdings. The Township is not interested in selling any
of this land to abutting owners, and that Mr. R. Kublinski
be so advised. See Resolution #163/66.
5. Engineer asks clarification of frontage for prospective
industrial building on Chesterhill Road. He suggests that
Mr. Stanaitis be contacted to clarify this, and that the
Planning Director conclude details of this purchase.
Reeve Laycox advises that a new survey had been made on the
township owned land on Chesterhill Road and the proper set
backs had been determined.
6. Central Ontario Joint Planning Board asks endorsement of
resolution to urge Ontario Water Resources Committee to
proceed with regional study of water supply and sanitary
sewers. See resolution #154/66.
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7. Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada asks for financial
assistance. See Resolution #159/66.
8. Canadian Council of Christians and Jews asks for financial
assistance. See Resolution #159/66.
9. Simcoe Hall Crippled Children's Centre Oshawa District
Building fund asks for contribution towards new school for
Crippled Children costing $250,000.00. (Grant requested
$750.00)
Copies of letters and brochure to be supplied to Council.
The matter was tabled until Council have had time to study
the situation.
10. Township of North York asks endorsement of proposed Code of
Ethics.
Matter was tabled until Council members have had further time
to study the Code of Ethics as submitted by North York.
11. W.G. Lawson objects to zoning of high land on Greenwood Road
as Greenbelt by Zoning By-law No. 3037.
Letter of explanation to be directed to Mr. Lawson.
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12. H.G. and Ethel G. Robinson protests fact that they cannot
divide their 100v parcel into two 50t lots, that a taxpayer
"be mulcted out of $500 for the privilege, ¡a and asks why
dogs are permitted to run at large. No action.
13. Engineer requests direction re street cleaning in Rougedale
Acres, Bay Ridges East and Bay Ridges West. He aks in view
of default under Rougedale Acres Subdivision Agreement what
he should do when repairs are, needed. Referred to Public
Utility Committee.
14. Engineer refers to Resolution No. 197/64, and suggests that
residents of Breezy Drive be permitted to pay charges for
water and sewers over a period of 20 years under a special
agreement. Referred to Public Utility Committee.
15. Letter from M.E. Playford, 1319 Bay Street East, complaining
to Council with respect to drainage pipe installed on his
property by the township. He would like this pipe removed.
Letter referred to Mr. P. Poulsson, Township Engineer.
16. Penick Canada Limited inquire about the following:
(a) Water supply (b) Sewers (c) Water rates
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This information is required in respect to property on the
corner of Baseline and Sandy Beach Road. Letter referred
to Mr. PoulPoulsson for recommendations.
INFORMATION
1. Mr. Gordon Benson celebrated his 25th year with the Township
of Pickering on April 1st, 1966. See Resolution #161/66.
2. Pickering jarbour Company Limited brings to Councilvs
attention a letter which they wrote to Frenchman's Bay
Yacht Club re charge for mooring boats. No action.
3. E.B. Easson, Secretary, The Hydro-Electric Power Commission
of Ontario, explains why Ontario Hydro objected to proposed
Private Members Bill. Clerk to confirm date of April 13th,
to meet with Hydro.
4. Ontario Good Roads Association announce 1966 School for
Road Superintendents. Referred to Road Committee.
5. Building InspectorVs Report -
March - 22 permits estimated value· $264,450.00
Fees - $505.00
6. Mr. Zeller and Council will interview assistant to By-law
Enforcement Officer on April 6th, 1966 at 7:30 p.m. Mr.
Zeller will notify applicants.
7. Letter from Mr. J.E. Powers, Secretary, Pickering Township
Federation of Agriculture, declaring the Federations support
of the present policy of two school area$. No action.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 148/66
MOVED by Councillor Spang, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson,
that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the
Township of Pickering Committee of Adjustment of M¡p:-.~~.24th, 1966
and hereby authorizes the issuance of a Letter of Tolerance, that
no action will be taken by the Township of Pickering for reasons
of variance from Zoning By-law Number 3036, on property known as
Lot 2, Plan 392, being on the West side of Powell Road, 100 feet
north of Beachview Avenue, (LT 5/66) to permit the erection of an
attached garage and to proTide a sideyard setback of 3v 3ft
whereas a minimum setback of 5v Oil is required.
CARRIED.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 149/66
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MOVED by Councillor Spang, seconded by Councillor Beer, that this
Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Township
of Pickering Committee of Adjustment of ~rdh24th, 1966, and
hereby refuses the issuance of a Letter of Tolerance, for reasons
of variance from Zoning By-law Number 3037, on property known as
Lot 28, Concession 3, being application LT 4/66 to permit the
erection of a dwelling on a proposed parcel of land having 327
foot frontage with 9.9 acres in area whereas a minimum lot frontage
of 500 feet is required.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER MO/66
MOVED by Councillor Chatten, seconded by Councillor Williams, that
any permission for development of lands with access from Bella
Vista Drive be with held until such time as the whole of Bella
Vista Drive has been dedicated as a Sixty-six foot wide road
and all departments concerned be so notified.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIO~ NUMBER 121/66
MOVED by Councillor Beer, seconded by Councillor Spang, that this
Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Township of
Pickering Committee of Adjustment of ~"I!clì'.24th, 1966, and hereby
authorizes the issuance of a Letter of Tolerance, that no action
will be taken by the Township of Pickering for reasons of variance
from Zoning By-law Number 3037, on property known as Lots 27 and
28, Part of Lot 26, Plan 98, (LT 3/66) being on the north-west
corner of Brock Road and Hoxton Street, to permit the construction
of a garden centre enclosure 12 feet by 40 feet, with a shelter
roof, to provide a sideyard of 43 feet, whereas the by-law required
a sideyard set back of 60 feet for corner lots. Subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the proposed structure will not be enclosed in such a
way as to create a blockage of vision.
2. Present access to property be maintained from Hoxton Street.
3. That approval be for a period of two years from the date of
confirmation of Council.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 152/66
MOVED by Councillor Chatten, seconded by Councillor Beer, that
Resolution Number 142/66, which authorizes the Reeve and Clerk
to sign an agreement for a land purchase in Lot 24, Concession 1,
be amended by adding after the words, fRfor the same value it ,
nas purchase from Kiwanis Club.n
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 153/66
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MOVED by Deputy Reeve McPherson, seconded by Councillor Beer, that
this Council does hereby recongnize Pioneer Village as one of
their official Centennial projects, as adopted by the previous
Council.
CARRIED.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 154/66
MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Chat ten,
that this Council does hereby endorse the resolution of the
Central Ontario Joint Planning Board, which reads as follows:
WHEREAS the Central Ontario Joint Planning Board is vested with
the statutory responsibility to prepare an official plan for the
planning area which comprises 6 municipalities - the City of
Oshawa, the Townships of East Whitby, Whitby and Darlington and
the Towns of Whitby and Bowmanville; and,
WHEREAS the planning for, and the provision of water supply, and
sanitary sewerage is fundamental to the preparation of a plan
designed to guide urban development; and,
\VHEREAS the provision of water supply and sanitary sewerage is a
basic prerequisite to proper urban growth; and,
WHEREAS the topography of the Planning Area determines a number
of marked natural drainage areas and these natural drainage areas
are coincident with municipal boundaries; and,
WHEREAS the present population of the planning area is approxi-
mately 120,000, the City of Oshawa has residential land within
its limits for only a few years growth, the developmental pressure
experienced in the Townships over past years is intensifying, and
independent forecasts of growth for the planning area anticipate
a doubling of the present population in the next 25 years; and,
~VHEREAS the Ontario Water Resources Commission propose to under-
take a water supply and sanitary sewerage study of the area
extending from the eastern limits of Metropolitan Toronto to a
point east of Oshawa, for a depth of approximately $ miles from
the lakeshore, and this study tentatively known as the Southern
Ontario County Regional Study is scheduled to be commenced by the
staff of the Commission in the Fall of 1966 and is expected to be
completed early in 1967;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT; The Ontario Water Resources Commission be
advised that:-
(1) That this Board supports the Commission in its proposal to
undertake such a study;
(2) That in the opinion of the Board a regional approach is the
proper framework within which to study water supply and sanitary
sewerage;
(3) That such a study should not only analyse the determinant
physical factors, but also determine area servicing needs and
present definite proposals for the amelioration and resolution of
existing undesirable situations and make specific proposals and
provisions for servicingkfuture urban growth;
AND FURTHER that the Commission be advised that:-
(4) In the opinion of the Council such a study, and the resolution
of existing problems and area servicing requirements is urgently
needed; and,
(5) The Commission be requested to give such study the highest
priority; that it be commenced and completed at the earliest
possible date; and,
(6) Such a ,study have particular regard to the inter-municipal
and financial implications for the entire planning area."
CARRIED.
Yea: Reeve Laycox, Deputy Reeve McPherson, Councillors Chatten,
Campbell and Williams.
Nay: Councillors Beer and Spang.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 155/66
MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Campbell,
WHEREAS the Department of Highways find it necessary to
expropriate certain lands from Colonial Homes Limited for the
installation of siding for the Dunbarton Commuter Station.
AND WHEREAS the said siding will be within 10 feet of a building
owned by Colonial Homes Limited.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that no action will be taken by the
Township of Pickering for reasons of variance from Zoning
By-law No. 2511 on property known as, Part of Lot 21, Concession 1,
to permit the existing structure to remain where located.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 156/66
MOVED by Councillor Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson,
that Resolution 122/66 be rescinded and that the matter of a
right-of-way to St. Paul's Church On-The-Hill will be reviewed
approximately thirty days from tonight or when all parties are
prepared for settlement.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 157/66
MOVED by Deputy Reeve McPherson, seconded by Councillor Chatten,
that the Ajax Pickering and Whitby Association for Retarded
Children be and is hereby permitted to canvass Pickering Township;
AND THAT the two week period namely May 9th to May 22nd be pro-
claimed Retarded Children's Week.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 158/66
MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Campbell,
that the Clerk write the Department of Economics and Development
that Pickering To nship confirms its support for the Central'
Ontario Regional Development Association.
CARRIED.
Yea: Reeve Laycox, Councillors, Chat ten, Williams and Campbell
Nay: Deputy Reeve McPherson, Councillors Beer and Spang.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 159/66
MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Campbell,
that $25.00 be donated to each of the following:
The Canadian Council of Brotherhood of Christian and Jews
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada
CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 160/66
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MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Chatten, that
a sum of money be allowed for charitable donations each year on
the budgets and that this amount will not be .exceeded.
CARRIED.
RESOLTUION NUMBER 161166
MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson,
that the Reeve C.W. Laycox be authorized to purchase an engraved
watch the cost not to exceed $75.00 for Mr. G. Benson - 25 year
service.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTION NUMBER. 162/66
MOVED by Councillor Beer, seconded by Councillor Campbell,
that all Councillors be paid on a monthly basis if so desired.
Clerk to be advised of their individual wish.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 16;/66
MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Chatten,
that this township not sell to abutting owners land which is a
natural water course and which abutts Lot 572, Plan M-17
Vistula Drive.
CARRIED.
MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor William,
that the report of the Standing Committee on PUBLIC UTILITIES,
recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $2,312.33~be
adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED by Councillor Beer, seconded by Councillor Spang, that the
report of the STANDING COMMITTEE on POLICE, recommending payment
of accounts in the amount of ~673.36~ be adopted.
CARRIED.
MOVED By Councillor Chatten, seconded by Councillor Campbell,
that the report of the Standing Committee on SEWAGE , recommending
payment of accounts in the amount of $18,368.98,~be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Spang, that
the report of the Standing Committee on BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT,
recommending payment of accounts in the amount of~2,104.45r be
adopted.
CARRIED .
MOVED by Councillor Spang, seconded by Councillor Campbell, that
the report of the Standing Committee on PARKS AND RECREATION,
recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $3,043.94,~be
adopted.
CARRIED.
MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Spang, that
the report of the Standing Committee on PROPERTY, recommending
payment of accounts in the amount of $798.34,~be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Chatten,
that the report of the Standing Committee on SANITATION, recommend-
ing payment of accounts in the amount of $3,898.38..~ be adopted.
CARRIED.
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MOVED by Councillor Chatten, seconded by Councillor Williams,
that the report of the Standing Committee on ENGINEERING,
recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $5,697.20~be
adopted.
CARRIED.
MOVED by Councillor Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson,
that the report of the Standing Committee on FIRE, recommending
payment of accounts in the amount of $19,343.60,~be adopted. -
CARRIED.
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MOVED by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Beer that the
report of the Standing Committee on ~VELFARE, recommending'payment of
accounts in the amount of $6,539.36,11 be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED by Counc~llor. ìilliams, seconded by Councillor Spang, that the
report of the ùt~nd1ng Committee on FINANCE recommending payment of
accounts in the amount of $281,577 .43t1\ be adopted. -
CARRIED.
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MOVED by Deputy Reev...; AcPherson, seconded by Councillor Chatton,
that the report of the Standing Con~ittee on ßOADS~&ßA~~~ª-,
r~commending payment of accounts in the amount of ~20,425.12~be
adopted. CrtRRIED
BY.-LA~-¡ Nm1BER~2
Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Chatten, moves for
leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to
amend By-law Nurnber 3125, which establishes the non-educational
rates for the TOï:mship of Pickering, .:md that same now be read
a first time.
Councillor Willi~ms, seconded by Councillor Camþþell, moves that
By-law Number 3132 to amend By-1QW Number 3125 which establishes
the non-educational rates for the Township of Pickering, be now
read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the
Whole thereon.
The Committee of the \Vhole arises and reports the By-law as read:
Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Chatten, moves that
the report of the Committee of the ~'fl1.o1e on By-law Number 3132
be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third time
and PASSED; th~t the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal
of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
Yea: Reeve Laycox, Co~~cillors Chatten,
Nay: Deputy Reeve McPherson, Councillor
BY LAW NUMBER 3133
Campbell and Williams
Beer and SEang
CARRIl;!;D
Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Williams, moves for
leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to
appoint ~embers to the West Shore (Fairport Beach - Dunbarton
Shores) Recreation CommitteG for the year 1966, and that same
now be read a first time.
Councillor Campbell, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson, moves
that By-law Number 3133 to appoint members to the West Shore
(Fairport Beach - Dunbarton Shores) Recreation Committee for the
year 1966, be now read a second time, and that Council go into
Committee of the vfuole thereon.
The Committee of the ~fuole arises and reports the By-law as read.
Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Chat ten, moves that
the report of the Committee of the ~bole on By-law Number 3133
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~ER 3134
Councillor Beer, seconded by Councillor Spang, moves for leave
to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to appoint
inspectors to enforce the Trcrrch Excavators' Protection Act in
the Township of Pickering, and to repeal By-law Number 3101, and
that same now be read a first time.
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Councillor Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson, moves that
By-law Number 3134, to appoint inspectors to enforce the Trench
Excavators' Protection Act in the Township of Pickering and to
repeal By-law Number 3101, be now read a second time, and that
Council to into Committee of the vfuole thereon.
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The Committee of the Vmole arises and reports the By-law as read.
Councillor Beer: seconded by Councillor Spang, moves that the
report of the Committee of the vfuole on By-law Number 3134 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 Chat ten, seconded by Deputy Reeve McPherson,
that this meeting do now adjourn,at 11:30 p.m., to meet again on
the 2nd day of May, 1966 at g o'clock p.m.
CARRIED.
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