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M U N I C I PAL
B U I L DIN G
B R 0 UGH A M
A Meeting of Council was held on FRIDAY, the SECOND day of SEPTEMBER, 1955,
at TEN o'clock in the forenoon.
PRESENT: George T. Todd, in the Chair
William G. Newman
William G. Lawson
Sidney S. Pugh
J. Sherman Scott
L. T. Johnston, Clerk
MOVED by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Newman, that Minutes of meeting held
August 2 be adopted. CARRIED
MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Scott, that Minutes of meeting held
August 4 be adopted. CARRIED
MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Pugh, that Minutes of meeting held
August 8 be adopted. CARRIED
MOVED by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Newman, that Minutes of meeting held
August 22 be adopted. CARRIED
The following CORRESPONDENCE, was read:
l~ Petition 16 ratepayers complaining about lack of shoulders on Pine Ridge Road,
newly paved, and the absence of signs on same, Clerk advise that signs will
be posted when received and culverts installed when received.
2. Petition of 22 residents at Rosebank asking Council to post signs "private
property" on Township property near private property now being used by the
public, and also post signs "No Parking" on Township roads south of C. N. R.
Council agreed to post the "No Parking" signs, but not the "Private Property"
signs.
3. Stanley Mann asked for a rifle shooting range in Lot 5, B. F. Range 3, As the
bank they intend to shoot into is only 15 feet high, it was considered dangerou
and Mr. Mann should appear before Council with his request.
4. W. H. Westney reported that the report of Kilbourne Survey Company would be mad
the week of September Fifth.
5. Vi1la~e of Pickerin~ certified copy of resolution permitting south half of Lots
19, 20, 21, and part of 22, Con. 2, to transfer from School Section Union 4
to School Section 2.
6. Taylor. JOY. Baker and Lawson, asking Council to Quit Claim Plan 215, Lots 4,5,
to Vernon Disney, as Council have no interest and it was sold at Tax Sale in
error in 1932.
7. Department of Labour requiring Municipalities to enforce the "Trench Excavators
Protection Act, 1954. Advise Department our Engineer will enforce.
8. Petition 5 ratepayers of S. S. 2 requesting that parts of Lots 17, 18, Con. 1,
transferred from S. S. 2 to S. S. Union 4 West.
9. Quotations Water Meters:
Kent-Nor1antic Limited - t 18.65
Neptune Meters Limited - $ 18.44
10. Township Plannin~ Board recomnlended 10 foot set-back be at their discretion on
roads that cannot be considered as through roads, and secondly, that plans of
survey for consents on registered plans be required at the discretion of the Bo
11. South Ontario Plowmen's Association Secretar , asking for the regular yearly
sonation of . 50.00.
12. Chesterhill Developments Limited approving Tender for installing mains in
West Rouge.
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R. D. H. P. Authority advising that survey of Duffin's Creek at and above Pickering
Village will be delayed until about September 7th.
14. Building Inspector's Report: August, 37 Permits, $ 269,200.00 including 19
dwellings, averaging $ 11,000.00 each.
15. A. J. Thompson reported:
(1) Guard, who rented part of his house, contrary to zoning regulations,
has now removed tenants.
(2) Aldridge and Rate, wrecking at Port Union without a license. Will be
looked after.
(3) B. We11banks, part of Lot'9, Plan 330, has erected a pig pen and hen house
built-up area. Asked for directions.
The following PERSONS, on MOTION, were heard:
1. F. J. Prouse asked for an assistant while he took his holidays about September l~
and suggested Frank McFarlane. Council agreed that Mr. Prouse contact Mr. McFarJ
as to date and salary.
2. Alex Picov appeared before Council in reply to a letter written him to remove
obstruction across road between Lots 18, 19, Concession Broken Front, Range 2.
He stated he would remove same and build a proper fence when Mr. Moore or Annan
did the same. Council directed Clerk to ask Mr. Don Annan to have proper fence
built and that the present gate on sideroad has never been locked.
3.
statement asking
They intended to
present supplier.
Mr. Gildard, of Consumers Gas Company, submitted a prepared
Council for a franchise to sell gas in Pickering Township.
run a 12 inch line to Oshawa where they have bought out the
Council agreed to consider and advise.
4. Mr. Wri~ht of West Point Crescent , who has $ 600.00 deposited with the TownshiPJ
asked for his money back before Building Inspector approved. It was agreed that
Mr. Wright try to buy materials against his depøsit with Township.
5. Mr. Archibald discussed School Area.
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6. Messrs. Mills and ~t of Ajax, stated they would co-operate with Pickering
to get the Base Line taken over by the County; asked if Harwood Road could be
re-surfaced this year and if the Township could not build a sidewalk, and could
larger bulbs be used. The Deputy-Reeve stated that Township had no funds to
pave Har~ood Road this year, would place several culverts for the walk but may nc
get it done this year. Several of the local ratepayers could be contacted about
qsing larger l~ghts.
7. W. C. Willson - re sheep.
8. Gerald Allman asked that all garbage collectors be licensed by the Township.
MOVED by Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mr. Newman, that Reeve and Clerk sign a Quit Claim
Deed, Township to V. Disney, for Lots 4, 5, 6, Plan 215, Pickering Village, to clear
title, às Township has no interest in these lots. CARRIED
MOVED by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Newman, that recommendations of Planning Board
that all plans and consents fronting on a concession or a sideline deed 10 feet to tl
Township and those fronting on registered plans be at the discretion of the Board.
CARRIED
MOVED by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Pugh, that recommendation of Planning Board thai
all consents to sale of lots granted by the Board, if in other than a registered pIal
be accompanied by a proper survey before approval final, and those consents given on
registered plans the requiring of a survey shall be at the discretion of the Plannin~
Board. CARRIED
MOVED by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Pugh, that Mr. W. H. Westney be appointed to
arbitrate between School Section Number 2 and Union School Section Number 4 West
regarding the transfer of certain lands in Concession 1, Lot 17 and 18. CARRIED
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MOVED by Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mr. Newman, that a donation of $ 50.00 be given
to the South Ontario P~owmen's Association for 1955. CARRIED
FINANCE REPORT
Your Standing Committee on FINANCE begs leave to report and recommends payment
of the following:
Amount
Cheque
White and Co., Ltd. - Safe & Shelves ....................... 215.95 3048
James A. Cook & Son Ltd. - Bd. of Health, chart ............ 1.20 3049
Daily Commercial News - Tender, Water Area ................. 24.64 3050
W. H. Carson - Fenceviewer's Fees .......................... 14.16 2956
W. B. Milne - Fenceviewer's Fees ........................... 18.84 2957
Leonard Gates - Fenceviewer's Fees ......................... 21.72 2958
Gestetner - Paper and Stencils ............................. 29.60 3051
Fred Bland & Companý - Towels, Sweeping Compound ............ 9.65 3052
County of Ontario - Training School......................... 13.95 3053
Simpson's Wood Products - Drafting Board .................... 48.00 3054
Registrar of Deeds - Transfers .............................. 40.10 3055
Workmen's Compe~sation Board ............................. 1,600.38 3056
Bell Telephone Company - 108 ............................. 67.35 2970
H. E, P. C. -'Township Hall.............................. 4.05 2928
H. E. P. C. - Office ..................................... 27.22 2928
H. E. P. C. - House ...................................... 15.61 2928
H. E. P. C. - Fire Area NO.1.............................. 9.08 2928
MacLean-Hunter Pùblishing Co. Ltd. - Civic Administration. 5.00 3057
Toronto Humane Society - Dogs Destroyed .................. 14.00 3058
Maurise F. Binsted - 501 miles @ 8¢, August............... 40.08 3059
Ronald R. Smith - 456 miles @ 8¢, August ................. 36.48 3060
D. F. Goslin - 392 miles @ 8¢, August .................... 31.36 3061
B. Ruddy - July, August, Mileage ......................... 52.24 3093
A. J. Thompson - 623 miles @ 8¢, August ................... 49.84 3063
D. Piitz - 85 miles @ 8¢, August ........................... 6.80 3064
Clifford Schwalm - Dog Catcher Expenses ................... 119.93 3065
Surveying & Drawing Supply Co. Ltd. - Supplies ............ 34.10 3089
$ 2,551.33,
All of which is respectfully submitted.
"W. G. Lawson"
Chairman
MOVED. by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Scott, that the Report of the Standing Committee
øb FINANCE, as just read, be adopted. CARRIED
LIVESTOCK REPORT
Your Standing Committee on LIVESTOCK begs leave to report and recommends payment.
of the following:
Amount
Cheque
Harold Spencer - 8 Sheep, Aug. 12 ......................... 200.00
Harold Spencer - 2 Lambs, Aug. 16 ............................40.00
Harold Spencer - 3 Lambs, Aug. 22 ......................... 60.00
W. Willson - 3 Inspections, Spencer ....................... 15.00
3067
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3068
$ 315.0~
All of which is respectfully submitted.
"So S. Pugh"
Chairman
~OVED by Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the report of the Standing Committee
LIVBSTOCK, as just read, be adopted. CARRIED
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POLICE REPORT
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Your Sanding Committee on POLICE: begs leave to report and recommends
the following:
Amount
Ajax Lumber Co. Ltd. - Tentest for Notice Board ........... 2.00
Rosebank Hardware - D.D. Glass for desk top ............... 2.40
Pickering News - 500 No. 10 Envelopes ..................... 6.75
Crook's Service - Gas and Oil.......................... 210.49
John S. Balsdon - Picture Mounts and Hooks ............. 1.50
Disney Motors - 4 flashlights & 48 batteries ........... 16.40
R. Faulkner - Lettering 2 Cruisers ...................... 18.00
R. J. McConnell - Radio check and replacements .......... 32.75
Dan's Grill - F. Boyd (Prisoner) meal................... .30
Betty's Snack Bar - F. Boyd" "................... .40
Elmo Disney - 1 gallon Solvent .......................... 1.00
A. L. Laking - Pictures, Scotch Tape .................... .67
Globe & Mail - Advertising, Chief Constable, 2 insertions 25.00
Nauta Brothers Limited - 2 tubes Impress Ink ............ 3.70
Industrial Supply House - Caretaking Supplies ........... 67.65
Munn's Press - Stationery and forms, Signs, etc. ........ 90.15
G. & D. Will Motors -Cruiser Servicing, etc. ............ 155.59
Walmsley and Magill - Typewriter overhaul, Stationery.... 106.09
British American Oil Co. - Gas and Oil.................. 36.97
Imperial Oil Ltd. - Gas and Oil......................... 24.19
Sheather Hardware - Spotlight bulb, hangers and bulb..... 7.75
~. M. Dandie - Mileage, 4 meetings ...................... 8.32
~mos and Barkey - Top soil - Police Station ............. 30.00
Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - 365 ...................... 69.80
~lex C. Hall - Police Court Services to June 30, 1955.... 36.00
$ 953.87,
\11 of which is respectfully submitted.
"J. S. Scott"
Chairman
payment of
Cheaue
3069
3070
3071
3072
3073
3074
3075
3076
Cash
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3077
Cash
3078
3079
3080
3081
3083
3084
3085
3086
3087
3088
3089
3090
3091
10VED by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the report of the Standing
~ommittee on POLICE, as just read, be adopted. CARRIED
lOADS AND BRIDGES REPORT
[our Standing Committee on ROADS AND BRIDGES begs leave to report and recommends
)ayment of the following:
August Accounts ....... $
August Pay Roll .......-1
2.308.85,
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¡ .JcP,! £ 1. ¿ 1/,_ \)~.
,11 of which is respectfully submitted.
"W. G. Newman"
Chairman
~ by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Scott, that the report of the Standing Committee
In ROADS AND BRIDGES, as just read, be adopted. CARRIED
rELFARE REPORT
'our Standing Committee on WELFARE begs leave to report and recommends payment of the
ollowing:
Cheque Amount Total
local Mrs. E. Headland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2980 35.00
local Mrs. E. Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2981 25.00
ocal Mrs. E. LintJon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2982 35.00
ocal Mrs. L. Snyder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2983 56.32
ocal Mrs. A. Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2984 15.00
ocal Mrs. M. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2985 66.62
loea'l Mr. 11:~ Boyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2986 35.00
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Local
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Scarborough
Mr. M. Elet y ..........................
Mrs. M. Mulligan ......................
Mrs. L. Sne 11 .........................
Mrs. B. Hall..........................
Mrs. A. Gibbard - (Brundle's Store)....
Mrs. F. Michae 1 .......................
MUNICIPAL
Mrs. D. Colley (Brundle's Store) ...................
Mrs. W. Hopper (Stroud's Store) ....................
Township of Whitchurch Re: Bailey.................
Township of Scarborough Re: Collins ...............
City of Toronto Re: Mascombe ......................
E. G. Baker - Mileage, August 1955 .................
HOSPITALIZATION
County of Ontario ..................................
Mountain Sanatorium Re: Wong ......................
Provincial Treasurer - Insulin .....................
Last Post Fund Re: Hume ...........................
Claremont Rest Home Re: Depotie ...................
TB AFTERCARE
Alex Daigle - September, 1~955 .....................
~11 of which is respectfully submitted,
Cheque
Amount
Tota!
2987
2988
2989
2990
2991
2992
25.00
85.00
33.32
69.93
18.00
75.00
574.19'\
2991
2993
2994
2995
2996
2997
10.00
10.00
42.75
24.98
48.91
24.24
160.88,
2998
2999
3000.
3001
3003
497.25
7.90
5.50
15.00
65.00
590. 6~
3002
40.00
40 . 00,
"So S. Pugh"
Chairman
~OVED by Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mr. Scott, that the Report of the S~anding Committee
on WELFARE, as just read, be adopted. CARRIED
~OVED by:Mr. Lawsn, seconded by Mr. Pugh, that the Treasurer be authorized to pay the
~ccounts as submitted by the various committees this day. CARRIED
~LERK'S INSTRUCTIONS
L.
Send copy "No Shooting" By-Law to Rosebank-Rouge Ratepayers' Association.
Ask Chief of Police to request adjustment on tire that was unuseable at 11,000
miles.
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Ask Mr. Redfern when Marino Censtruction Company starting, and about railway
crossing.
Ask Roy to calcium Island Road east of East Avenue and Pickering Beach.
Refer Stanley Mann request for shooting range to Game Committee.
Ask Claremont Village Trustees if they would be interested in a garbage area, and
licensing operators in the area.
Prepare map of three garbage areas for South Pickering .
Ask Brian Ruddy to obtain a car counter if obtainablé under $ 100.00.
Get deed from Steet for enough land to make 61d Trespass Road 66 feet with copy
of survey, ~ deed Steet 61d right-of-way road as closed which runs through his
property.
Quit Claim to Usaty, all land formerly on right-of~way.
Have Mr. Ward bulldoze Old Trespass tree stumps out for about 300 feet north and
south of Usaty Road.
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Get names of ORDers of poor culverts on Usaty Road and write.
Have area west of Police Station disced and seeded.
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Order six signs larger than "Stop" signs, "Speed Limit 30 Miles Enforced",
and six signs "Class B Road, Maximum Truck Limit 22,000 Ibs. enforced".
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Have Mr. Ruddy contact engineers fr~IChesterhill Developments Limited re
Easements.
, BY-LAW NUMBER 2106
Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Pugh, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the
Township of Pickering to place Maurise F. Binsted on the permanent staff of the
Assessment Department, and to increase the said Mr. Binsted's salary from $2,600.00
to $ 2,700.00 per annum, as of Jltly 1st, 1955, and that same now be read a first tim
Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Scott, moves that By-Law Number 2106 to place Maurise F.
Binsted on the permanent staff of the Assessment Department and to increase the said
Mr. Binsted's salary from $2,600.00 to $ 2,700.00 per annum as of July 1st, 1955,
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. Pugh, moves that the Report of the Committee of
the Whòle on By-Law Number 2106 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 Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mr. Lawson, that Council do now adjourn to meet again
on Monday the Third day of October, 1955, at the hour of Ten o'clock A. M. CARRIED
APPROVED
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1955
Clerk
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Reeve