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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 4, 1963 MU'NTC IPAL BUTL'DTNG BR"OUGHAM A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY, the FOURTH day of FEBRUARY. 1963, at EIGHT o'clock p. m. PRESENT: J. Sherman Scott. in the Chair Mrs. Jean McPherson Harvey Spang Milton Mowbray W4 J. Greening Ros s Deakin Hubert Wank Lloyd T. Johnston, Clerk MOVED by Mr. Greening, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that Minutes of meet1ng held January 2, 1963, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that Minutes of meet1ng held January 14, 1963, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, that Minutes of meeting held January 21st, 1963, be adopted, as amended. CARRIED The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered: 1.. Count~ öf On'tario questionnaire asking Council's recommendations as to what steps County could take to encourage tourists and in- dustry to the County. Industrial Committee and Clerk complete. 2. De~artment of Highways asks Township to sell them south 35 feet of Valleyv1ew Dr1ve (an unopened road following Petticoat Creek immediately north of Highways No.2) for road widening, for $1.00. See Resolution No. 33/63 8. 9. t 10. l 11. r I I 3. The Assessment Act provides that certain lands shall be partially exempt from certa1n rates if they do not receive the same benefit from a service as other properties. See By-Law re fire rating. 4. Resolution of Village of Sutton means the counting of cottage owners who are now e11gible to be candidates for Council to receive the per capita Provincial Grant. 5. Department of Lands and Forests asks if this Council wishes to comment on an open season for deer in 1963. See Resolution No. 35/63 6. Mr. S. Kotuszevski (Kay) who later will apply for a wrecking yard. at C. P. R. and Fa1rport Road, asks permission to durnp (scrap and old battery boxes, etc.) as fill, on his lot. Mr. Ashton reported unfavourably. See Resolution No. 42/63. 7. Resolution of Cöunt¥ of Wentworth for endorsement. That the Government of Ontar10 pass leg1s1ation to prohibit the use and sale of mineral based detergents in Ontario - to better control pollution. See Resolution No. 34/63 'Our Enlineer lists seven complaints as to Consolidated Building Corport1on services installed which are not to his satisfaction. Our E~ineer lists six complaints as to roads taken over in Bay RIãges by By-Law No. 2643. En~ineer requests one additional man to operate water and sewer plants - four instead of three. See Resolution No. 36/63. Hbdro on Liverpool Road at Highway 401. Department will pay b ~ cost of 1nstallat10n on more expensive lights. New cost, 6 lights 2600.00 Old cost, 6 lights 1350.00 Increased cost 1250.00 plus 33.00 ~er year for light1ng. Provincial grant. 50% on $2600.00 a $1,300.00. See Resolution No. 43/63. - 2 - 12. Tenders - 200 feet watermain on Liverpool Road: 13. 14, 15. 16. 17. l8! Marino Construction Co. Ltd. J. M. Construction Ltd. W & S Structures Malvern Construction Co. Ltd. $ 1,252.00 1,478.00 1,823.00 2,057.00 See Resolution No. 41/63. High ~chool BUd,et Night at High School, Pickering, at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, ebruary "I, 1963. Buildini- Inspector, January Report - 14 permits for estimated value 0 ~13~,u~b.Oo. O. W. R. C. approval for sewer main to Industrial lands at cost of ~17,205.00. Members of Council are invited to meet the Pickering Rotary Club at Pickering High School for dinner at 5:3U Monday, 1"ë15'ruary 18th, their "Civic Appreciation Night".. MI"s. M.' Hunt, Secretary, Pickering Village Library, submits a report on their 1962 Library activities showing circulation at 12,101 books. Grants: County, $50.00; Township, $50.00; Province, $1,010.07; Village Rate, $1,752.00. 30% readers non-resident. Ask Township to increase grant. Ontario County ftea\th Unit Report, 1962: 1962 Expenditures 1963 Budget Increase $ 121,388.00 122,348.00 960,00 Population 46,248 Population 48,694 Population 2,446 , (Pickering, 1771) 1963 cost per capita - 99¢ 19. Engineer P. Pou1sson, P. Eng., agrees all their mail should come through 1ownsh1p office. Last Year 20. Requests for grants: $ Improvement Association Council St. John's Ambulance Ontario County Soil & Crop Ontario County Farm Safety Salvation Army 21. Dog Catcher's Report for January: 25.00 50.00 50.00 Dogs Picked up 32 Dogs Claimed 11 x $4.00 = $44.00 Dogs Claimed 1 x 6.00 = 6.00 Dog Licences Sold 10 x 3.00 = 30.00 Dog Licences Sold 2 x 5.00 - 10.00 - 9U.UU 22. School Area No. 2 - 1963 requisition: 1963 Estimate - $572,389.09 - about 6.5 Mills higher than last year. RESOLUTION' NUMBER 33/63 MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that this Council agrees to sell to the Department of Highways the southerly approximate 35 feet of unopened road allowance called Valley-view Drive in Plan 346 for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) for highway widening, and that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary papers in this regard. CARRIED - 3 - RE'SO'LUTIÚN' NUMBER '3'4'/'63 MOVLD by Mr. Wank, s~nded by Mrs~ McPherson, that the Council of the Township of Pickering endorse the resolution of the County of vJentworth which would ask the government of the Province of Ontario to pass legislation which would prohibit the use and sale of mineral based detergents in Ontario which pollutes our lakes and streams. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 35/63 MOVED DY Mr.-Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Spang. that the Clerk be in- structed to advise the Department of Lands and Forests that this Council is opposed to an open season for deer hunting in the Township of Pickering in the year 1963. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 36/63 MOVED by Mr. wank, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that the Engineering Depart- ment be permitted to add an additional man to operate the water and sewer plants and that his salary be $4000.00 per year with yearly increases of $125.00 to a maximum of $4.500.00. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 37/63 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that our Township S011citor be asked for his opinion in writing on the legality of the five hundred dollar fee charged for land separation; (2) And what he bases his opinion on; (3) And that a copy of his report be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs. RESOLUTION NUMBER 38/63 ~VLD by Mr. Wank. seconded by Mr. Spang, that Mrs. McPherson's motion be amended to delete the third condition, namely forwarding the sol- icitor's report to the Provincial Government. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 39/63 MOvtD by ~rs. McPherson, seconded by ¥.r. Mowbray, that our Township So11citor be asked for his opinion in writing on the legality of the five hundred dollar fee charged for land separation; (2) And what he bases his opinion on. CARRIED YEA: Messr~. Mowbray, Spang, Scott, Greening, Wanko NAY: Mrs. McPherson and Mr. Deakin RESOLUTION NUMBER 40/63 ~ MOVED by Mr. Green1ng, seçonded by Mr. Deakin. that where services are requ~red on a property where there is no frontage on a Township road with services, there be a minimum charge of 200 feet frontage, as recommended by the Public Utiliti~s Committee. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 41/63 MOVLD by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Greening, that the tender Construction Company Limited of $1,252.00 for installing 200 watermain on Liverpool Road be accepted. of Marino feet CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 42/63 MbvLD by Mr. Deak~n, seconded by Mr. Wank, that Pickering Township Council not give permission for salvage material to be dumped on Lot 26, Concession 2. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 43/63 MOVtD by Mr. Green1ng, seconded (6) lights on Liverpool Road at ment of Highways requirements. by Mr. Spang. that Council install six Highway 401 in accordance with Depart- CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 44/63 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that the Township Engineer be authorized to change the discharge location of the forcemain to the Bay Road sewage Treatment Plant from the existing location where re- pumping at the plant will be required to a location where,discharge would not necessitate repumping at the plant. The estimated additional cost for this relocation is $3,500.00 and the funds are available from the savings realized by the redesigned Lakecrest Avenue Pumping Station. CARRIED - 4 - RESOLUTION NUMBER 45I6 3 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that a one-way plough be purchased for the truck that has just been delivered, subject to the approval of the Department of Highways of Ontario; as recommended by the Road Committee at the meeting held January 28, 1963. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 46/63 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the Road Department call for tenders on a new tractor with mower and auger attachments, subject to the approval of the Department of Highways of Ontario; as recommended by the Road Committee at the meeting held January 28, 1963. CARRIED RESOLUTION' NUMBER 47'/63 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that the Road Department call for tenders for the purchase of 10,000 feet of snow fence, subject to the approval of the Department of Highways of Ontario; as recommended by the Road Committee at the meeting held January 28, 1963. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 48/63 MOVLD by Mr. McPherson, seconded by Mr, Wank, that Council adver- tise for tenders on a 2-ton truck as requested by the Road Super- intendent, subject to the apDroval of the Department of Highways of Ontario; as recommended by the Road Committee at their meeting held January 28, 1963. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 49/63 MOVED by Mrs. MCþherson, seconded by Mr. Greening, that Council ask Department of Highways of Ontario approval for the attached list of job transfers in the 1962 Road Budget. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 50/63 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that the Road Superintendent be requested to submit estimates for the road programme as submitted to the Road Committee on January 28th, 1963. (As recommended by the Road Committee). CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 51/63 MOVLD 6y Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that a full time employee to service watermainsat a per year with yearly increases of $125.00 up to $4500.00, replacing the part-time employee. the Township employ salary of $4000.00 a maximum of CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 52/63 MOVLD by Mr. Deak1n, seconded by Mr. Wank, that mileage for fire- men, and alcohol, used as antifreeze for hydrants when flooding rinks, be referred to the Recreation Committee. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 53/63 MOVED by Mr, Deak1n, seconded by Mr. Wank, that Council approve C. N. R. Plan No. A-4 as submitted for levels at corner of Concession 1 and White Road as it has been approved by Township Engineer. CARRIED I I I I I RESOLUTION NUMBER 54/63 MOVED bY Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the Clerk be and is hereby instructed to call for tenders for supply to the Township of gasoline, diesel fuel, furnace oil, and other petroleum products during the year 1963. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 55/63 MOVLD by Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that the functions of tne sanitation Department be merged with those of the Road Depart- ment and the combined department be re-named Works Department, effective immediately with all budgeting and accounting changes being made as of March 1, 1963. CARRIED - 5 - MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the report presented by the Standing Committee on ROADS recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $23,658.48, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the report of the Standing Committee on POLICE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $ 8,225.14, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the report presented by the Standing Committee on FIRE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $2,214.24, b~opted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Spang~ seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the report presented by the Standing Committee on PROPERTY recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $ 221.04, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that the report present- ed by the Standing Committee on BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT recommending payment of accounts in the amount of ~1,o20.93, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the report presented by the Standing Committee on SANITATION recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $3,b40.20, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Greening, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the report present- ed by the Standing Committee on WELFARE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $5,188.5U, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that the report presented by the Standing Committee on PUBLIC UTILITIES recommending payment of accounts in the amount of ~22,93B.8~, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Greening, that the report presented by the Standing Committee on PARKS AND RECREATION recommend- ing payment of accounts in the amount of ~1,112.·I'I, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that the report presented by the Standing Committee on WORKS recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $3,842.27, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Greening, that the report presented by the Standing Committee on SEWAGE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $2,668.74, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the report presented by the Standing Committee on FINANCE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $131,981.12. be adopted. CARRIED BY-LAW NUMBER 2768 Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to exempt certain farm lands from taxation for certain expenditures of the municipality, and that same now be read a first time. I I I I I Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, moves that By-Law Number 2768 to exempt certain farm lands from taxation for certain expen- ditures of the municipality 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. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Wank, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 2768 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 - 6 - BY-LAW NUMBER 2769 Mr. Greening, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to provide for street lighting in certain portions of School Area No.2 (Liverpool Road), and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Greening, seconded by Mr. Wank, moves that By-Law Number 2769 to provide for street lighting in certain portions of School Area No.2, 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. Greening, seconded by Mr. Deakin, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 2769 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 2770 Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Greening, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to appoint a Committee of Adjust- ment, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Wank, moves that By-Law Number 2770 to appoint a 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. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 2770 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 Committee of Adjustment: Fred McNair Edgar R. James Reginald Bozak D. Horsfield Donald Mac Pherson BY-LAW NUMBER 2771 (Two Readings) Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to amend By-Law Number 2223 which provides for the erection of buildings, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Spang, seconded by Mrs. MCPherson, moves that By-Law Number 2771 to amend By-Law Number 2223 which provides for the erection of buildings, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. BY-LAW NUMBER 2772 (Two Readings) Mr. Greening, seconded by Mr, Wank, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to stop up and close a portion of Bayview Road, and that same now be read a first time. 4r. Greening, seconded by Mr. Deakin, moves that By-Law Number 2772 to stop up and close a portion of Bayview Road be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. BY-LAW NUMBER 2773 (Two Readin~s) Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Wank, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to stop up and close a portion of Pine- grove Road and that same now be read a first time. - 7 - Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, moves that By-Law Number 2773 to stop up and close a portion of Pinegrove Road, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. BY-LAW NUMBER 2774 (Two Readings) Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to stop up and close a portion of Spruce Hill Road, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, moves that By-Law Number 2774 to stop up and close a portion of Spruce Hill Road be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. BY-LAW 'NUMBER 2'775 (Two Readings) Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to stop up and close a portion of Pine Ridge Road, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Deakin, moves that By-Law Number 2775 to stop up and close a portion of Pine Ridge Road be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. AGREED (1) List of all reports go to each member of Council prior to meeting. (2) All gas and oil in bulk be purchased from låst"low tenderer (Vigor Oil Company). (3) Council meet Monday, February 18th, at 9 p. m. (4) Works Committee meet February 12th, at 8 p. m. MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that this Council do now adjourn to meet again on MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1963, at 8 p. m. (Adjourned at 11:26 p. m.) CARRIED APPROVED ~ 1-4 1963