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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 Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY,·.'tiBe
TW~NTIETH day of SEPTEMBER, 1965, at EIGHT o'clock p. m.
PRESENT: C. W. Laycox, in the Chair
Mrs. J. McPl1ers on
Harvey Spang
W. G. Newman
Donald Waring
John Campbell
Hubert Wank
Douglas J. PIitz, Clerk
The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered:
1. The Township of Pickering brief on Transportation is to be
submitted on September 30, 1965. Members of Council were
asked if they wis.dto add to this brief before submitting.
Clerk directed to distribute copies of brief to Council
members~
2. Village of Pickering asks if Township would be interested in
selling dog control services to the village. If interested.
Village committee would be pleased to discuss with Council
or Committee. Referred to By-Law Committee for meeting
September 27. 1965.
3. Police Chief R. T. Parker recommends, in a communication to
Council, that By-Law No. 3047, which prohibits the discharge
of firearms in gravel pit area on Valley Farm Road, be
repealed. He points out that it is a safe place for training
projects, and notes the difficulties that could arise in
enforcing it. See "Persons Heard."
1.. Fairport Beach Rate~ayers' Association applies for petition
forms for installat~on of street lights in Fairport Beach.
They also ask for street signs. Referred to Public Utilities
and Road Committees.
5. Hazel M. Birnie registeres protest against any request to
have road allowance at Lots 39, and 41, White vale. closed.
6. Mr. A. Dand. Rouge Hills Golf and Country Club. reports that
ditch constructed by Del Brocco at McIntosh Subdivision has
not been sodded, and as a consequence dirt flows onto Golf
course. He requests this condition to be remedied. Referred
to Public Utilities Committee, and Engineer to report.
7. Department of Highways advises service road between Fairport
and Liverpool Roads, is trasferred to Township. If it is
intention of Council to designate as through highway, it
should be so designated by by-law. See Instructions.
8. Department of Highways advises a further approval for
road maintenance in the amount of $57,500.
9. J. A. Taylor, Q.C., advises that appeal, Howe vs. Township
(Trasnportat1on costs, calcum chloride. $280.00) has been
dismisse d.
lO. Engineer reports on drainage problem at 602 Lakeview
Avenue. Fairport Beach (Gallagher) and recommends that no
further Township action be taken.
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11. Enginee%' reports that plans and forms for vater and sanitary
sewers to Fairport Beach Public School have been forwarded
to Ontario Water Resources Commission for approval, and
tenders will shortly be called to determine the exact cost.
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12. Notice of Trial in Second Division Court between J. Grosart
and Township of Pickering re alleged damage to vehicle by
condition of Township roads, November 1, 1965.
l3. Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board meets in new CiV Hall
at 7:30 p. m.. Wednesday, September 22, 1965.
l4. Engineer reports on Fairport Beach Road construction.
15. Mr. Andrew Dand complains that pumping station at foot of
Rouge Hills Golf Cou~se is malfunctioning.
16. Mr. A. W. Munroe advises that Lot 80 was proposed to be a road
allowance. and that now a house has been pe~mitted to be
built there. See Instructions.
The following PERSONS, on MOTION, were heard:
1. MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Waring, that Mr.
Bryan Lowe. representing Bay Ridges Ratepayers' Association,
be heard. CARRIED
Mr. Lowe congratulated Mr. Laycox for the way in which he
represented the Township at the sod-turning ceremonies of
the Nuclear Generating Station (Ontario Hydro) project.
Mr. Lowe submitted brief which was based on a wide variety
of subject~ all of which were discussed at an earlier meeting
of Council in Committee of the Whole on June 18, 1965.
However. the main topic which Mr. Lowe and his fellow delegates
were concerned with was the financing of the proposed water
expansion program. Many objections were raised by the
ratepayers. Mr. J. Williams, one of the main objectors,
insisted that the total cost of this project should be~ared
by the whole of the Township by charging a mill rate to all,
since it will be the whole of the Township that will benefit
from any industrial or commercial assessment which will quite
probably occur as a result. He asked Council to further
reconsider their recent decision on the method of financing
the water expansion program.
The ratepayers further objected to Resolution No. 324/65. since
it made no mention to the price per acre being paid for the
reservoir site, nor any mention of the vendors.
Mr. Lowe made a suggestion that Council should seek financial
assistance from the Provincial Government, such as is
proposed for municipalities in the western fringe areas of
Toronto.
Members of Council, in reply to the Bay Ridges brief, commented
as follows:
Mr. H. Wank felt that the proposed method of financing the
water expansion program was a fair one, and that those people
benefitting from the water supply should be required to pay
for this service. However, he went on to say that what has
been proposed to date is only a recommendation and should the
Council of 1966 have different ideas of how this should be
financed, it will be up to them to make the necessary changes.
Mr. Laycox told the ratepayers that he and the Township
Engineer, Mr. P. Poulsson are to meet with Mr. Sharp of
Ontario Water Resources Commission to discuss the whole
project in regard to financing. He also indicated that he
expects to meet;;'w~th the Premier of Ontario, Mr. J. Robarts,
to discuss some form of Provincial assist.ance similar to
that which is being provided to municipalities in the areas
west of Toronto.
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2.
MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that
Mr. R. D. Addie, President of the West Shore Association,
be heard. CARRIED
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Mr. Addie expressed the thanks of the Bay Shore ratepayers
for their inclusion in ceremonies of the opening of 'the
Nuclear Pow~ Station and also complimented Reeve Laycox
on his admirable speech dedicated to the interest and
promotion of the Township of Pickering.
He pointed out that it is their association policy to offer
constructive criticism, and not merely criticism for the sake
of being heard. He went on to explain that his association
supports Mr. Stroud's appliction for extended zoning in order
to erect a plaza. They are further in agreement with Council's
decision regarding the new rezoning of 03A and 03B and are
happy that their views were taken into consideration in
drafting the new by-law.
Mr. Addie commented on the Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club, suggest-
ing that they do oppose the issuance of a liquor license because
of its residential location. Also, they would like to have
the assurance that should the property be sold, that the new
buyers must conform to the conditions as currently applicable.
Mr. Addie had one other recommendation, which he respectfully
requested. by suggesting a committee of ratepayers, with two
members from each association, meet with council at regular
intervals. This would bring the ratepayers closer~ Council
and Planning Board, and could result in a better undertanding
of municipal functions.
3. MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Waring, that Mr. Reg.
Parker be heard. CARRIED
The matter for discussion was the increase in the area,
restricting the discharge of firearms in an area designated
by By-Law No. 3047.
Many persons, both for and against the by-law, appeared and
were heard. After much discussion it was suggested that the
matter be referred to the By-Law Committee and that all
interested persons be notified of the date of the maeting,
September 27, 1965, at 8 p. m. Persons will be required to
present their views by sUbmitting written briefs.
Mr. R. Parker expressed his concern in the matter, stating that
by closing this area to the discharge of fire arms will be
depriving those persons interested in target practice at one
of the safest locations for this purpose in the municipality.
Control will be more difficult now, since it will be impossible
to know where these peopele will be discharging firearms. He
asks Council to reconsider with a view to rescinding By-Law
No. 3047.
4. MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, that Mr. H. G.
Westney be heard. CARRIED
Mr. Westney presented a short brief against Council action.
suggesting if the hunting regulations were enforced there
would be no need for closing the area, and further suggested
that signs be posted reading, "Hunting and Shooting by
Permission only". This could discourage the undesirables,
and imprOve farmer-hunter relations.
Mr. Ronald Blake. Resident of Valley Farm Road. voiced his
objection to hunting in the area, as did Mr. F. E. LeBrie.
Mr. Fred Hibbard, Mrs. J. McPherson and Mr. J. Campbell.
Mr. H. Ashton, By-Law Enforcement Officer, to receive copy of
By-Law No. 3047 and also to see that area is properly posted.
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Reeve Laycox read the report on the road budget, as submitted
by Mr. P. Poulsson, P. Eng. The report explained the various
reasons for the over-expenditure. Mr. Laycox went on to
explain that he and Mr. Poulsson are meeting with representatives
of the Department of Highways to seek advice and the possibility
of obtaining further subsidy on the expenditures incurred
with regard to construction of roads in the Fairport Beach area.
Forms for this subsidy have been received from the D. H. O.
Mrs. McPherson strongly objected to certain remarks in the
Engineer's report, with regard to township employment policies,
and remarks about pUblicity.
Reeve Laycox reminded Council of the coming election and
suggested Council members consider certain matters pertaining
to same.
(1) Period of time between nomination day and election day.
(2) Should election be held on a Monday rather than the
usual Saturday date.
A brief discussion followed with no conClusions reached.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 331/65
MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that this Council
authorize the firm of architects. Craig, Zeidler and Strong,
to call for tenders for the new municipal building. and adver-
tise in the Daily Commercial News. Pickering News, Ajax Adver-
tiser, Stouffville Tribune. and Markham Economist. The tender
period will start Thursday. September 23rd and will close
Thursday, October 14th. at 1. p. m. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 332/65
MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. McPherson. that this
Council endorse the hiring of Mr. Kenneth Carr as part-time
Industrial Commissione~ f~ the Township of Pickering on the
terms agreed upon by the Industrial Comm!~ £or a probation-
ary period of four months. as recommended by the In~rial
Committee on September 10. 1965. CA~RIED
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 333/65
MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the member-
ship of the Industrial Committee be increased by four. as
recommended by the Industrial Committee on September 10, 1965.
CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 334/65
MOVED by Mr. Wank. seconded by Mr. Spang. that the Engineer
be authorized to pay $300.00 to Mr. Martino for the land
required for the Canadian National Railway Rosebank crossing
improvement, and to arrange for the transfers of the land; as
recommended by the Road Committee on September 4. 1965. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 335/65
MOVED by Mrs. McPherson. seconded by Mr. Waring, that the
Canadian National Institute for the Blind be permitted to
collect funds for their 'organization in the Township of
Pickering during the month of September. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 336/65
MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Hr. Newman. that the minutes
of two joint meetings of Council and Planning Board held
July 27. 1965. and August 17, 1965, respectively. be approved.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 337/65
MOVED by Mr. Newman, sec~nded by Mr. Spang. that this Council
authorizes the Clerk to have a survey and description proepared by
an Ontaroio Land Surveyor of the proposed site of the lands to be
purchased from Mr. Risk, part of Lot 24. Concession 1, showing
the lands being acquired for industrial sites and for the
Centennial project. CARRIED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 338/65
MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that By-Law No.
301.7 be referred to thewhole Council, By-Law Committe. and the
Game Committee, for their recommendations. CARRIED
BY-LAW NUMBER 3013 (Two Readings)
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Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves for leave to introduce
a by-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the borrowing
of $380,000 upon debentures for Public School purposes, and that
same now be read a first time.
Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Wank, moves that By-Law Number 3013
to authorize the borrowing of $380,000.00 upon debentures for
Public School purposes be now read a second time. and that Council
go into Committee of the Whole thereon.
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Engineer to ensure that the service road between Fairport
Road and Liverpool Road is brought up to township standarods
before acceptance by the township. in particular the
correction of drainage on the shoulders of said road.
Engineer to contact D. H. O.
2. Lot 80, Plan M-37 - provision foro road allowance. Township
sOlicitor to investiga~e situation.
3. Engineer to submit report on sewage pumping station at
Wes t Rouge.
MOVED by Mr. Wank. seconded by Mr. Campbell. that
be adjourned.
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