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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 24, 1966 MUNICIPAL BUILDING BROUGHAM A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on ~UESDAY, the TWENTY-FOURTH day of~, 1966, at the Municipal Building, Brougham, at 8 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Reeve C. W. Laycox Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson Councillors: Harvey Spang Donald Beer John williams John Campbell ROnald Chatten Douglas J. PIitz, Clerk / I The following PERSONS, on MOTION, were heard: 1. MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, that Mr. Irwin be heard. CARRIED Mr. J. C. W. Irwin, Vice-Chairman, pickering Township Planning Board, read from.a prepared brief on the subject of the Planning Director, Mr. J. Faulkner, in support of a salary increase for this Department Head. The matter was not discussed in Council, however, but referred to the Finance Committee for a decision. 2. The West Shore Ratepayers' Association, represented by Mr. ROy Addie, President, presented a prepared brief on parks and recreation budgeting, and in particular the allotment for West Shore Association. Mr. Addie was requesting additional funds in an effort to expedite the preparation work on their park in order that they may proceed with their recreational program. The lack of funds has temporarily stalled this program. See Resolution No. 225/66. 3. MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Chatten, that Mr. Ed. pulford of Frank Cowan and Company Limited, be heard. CARRIED Due to the lack of a report from Mr. P. Poulsson, Township Engineer, on certain fire insurance recommendations on the Sewage Plant and Water Plant, it was felt that the matter should not be dealt with, but postponed to another date to be set. In the intermim, however, Mr. pulford agreed that his company would provide a bind coverage letter which would give the municipality full and sufficient coverage on any policies which expire June 1st, 1966. The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered: 1. Frank T. Ross & Sons request that Chesterhill Road be changed to Lawrence Avenue East. ~ It was suggested that the Chesterhill Road be changed to Lawrence Avenue East when that portion west through Scarborough Township known as Colonel Danforth Trail has been officially named Lawrence Avenue East. 2. St. Martin's Anglican Church requests that the name of Fairport Street, Bay Ridges, be changed to St. Martin's Drive. It was generally agreed that the name of the street be changed to. read St. Martin's Drive. Clerk to investigate. - 2 - 3. West Rouge Ratepayers' Association requests that no license be issued to vehicles vending ice cream, frozen milk or pop corn in the West Rouge area, as such vehicles could endanger the lives of children. Referred to By-law Enforcement Department. 4. Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto asks township if it wishes to make representation to Official Plan Committee for purpose of making recommendations for the adoption of proposed plan. It requests replies by June 10, 1966. Clerk to obtain copy of report on the Metropolitan Toronto Official Plan. 5. Association of Municipal Pole Governing Authorities asks for representation of Zone #3 first meeting on Friday, May 27, at Barrie Council Chambers from 1.30 p. m. to 4 p. m. Also asks for 1966 membership: Police Commission, $25.00: Police Committees, $15.00. RESOLUTION NUMBER 224/66 MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Spang I that the Parks Administrator submit a comprehensive report on Parks and Recreation Funds, their application, and how they should be applied for the ultimate capital investment of the Township of Pickering, and that this report should follow the following performance: The Problem The Situation (Past & present) The Conclusion The Recommendation (Method of implementation, etc.) CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 225/66 MOVED by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that West Short Parks and Recreation Committee be allocated the sum of $1,000 as an interim Park grant for the year 1966. Funds for this purpose will temporarily be taken from the sale of Road Allowances to Ontario Hydro: Further that a complete review of West Shore's allocation be undertaken upon receipt of the report requested in Resolution No. 224/66. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 226/66 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, that this Council give a grant of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000)to the Museum Board, so that the two buildings on the road allowance can be moved on to the Museum grounds and the Board can get on with its work on the Museum. CARRIED YEA: NAY: Councillors Beer, Spang and Laycox, Mrs. McPherson. Councillors Chatten, Campbell and Williams RESOLUTION NUMBER 227/66 MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Williams, that Resolution Number 201/66 be rescinded and the following substituted therefor: THAT price increases, as submitted by Metro Utility 'Services, be accepted and that these increases be passed on to the water customers. - 3 - Resolution Number 227/66 (Continued) New Old Increase 5/8" connection 100.00 90.00 10.00 ~ 3/4" connection 110.00 105.00 5.00 1" connection 130.00 115.00 15.00 CARRIED BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that lateral water service connection prices be increased as follows: RESOLUTION NUMBER 228/66 MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Beer, that the By-law Enforce~ ment Officer be paid one day's wages for April 2, 1966, and that in the future, notice be given to the By-law Committee for approval; as recommended by the By-law Committee on April 27, 1966. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 229/66 MOVED by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the recent water meter price increase due to both higher manufacturers' prices and sales tax be included in the municipality's water meter charge, together with a 15 per cent administration charge to cover freight charges, seals, inspection and overhead; as recommended by Township Engineer. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 230/66 MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the Clerk is hereby authorized to purchase a typewriter for the Treasurer's Department, as provided for in the Treasurer's budget, as follows: Less 3 months rental $ 495.00 49.50 $ 445.50 65.00 $ 380.50 CARRIED 1 Underwood, 16" Carriage Electric Typewriter Less 10% RESOLUTION NUMBER 231/66 MOVED by Mr. Beer, seconded by Mr. Spang, that this Council does hereby contribute $28.00 towards a token of appreciation to Mr. Robert Miller for his dedicated effort on behalf of the Pickering Township Museum, presented to him at the opening of the Museum on Saturday, May 14, 1966. CARRIED YEA: Councillors Beer, Spang, Williams; Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Laycox. NAY: Councillors Chatten and Campbell RESOLUTION NUMBER 232/66 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the Engineer be authorized to call tenders for: (a) 30 h.p. Tractor and Mower (b) 4 ton truck with snow-levelling wing for use by the Road Department, tenders to be submitted before 12 noon, Friday, June 3, 1966: as recommended by the Township Engineer. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 233/66 MOVED by Mr. Williams, seconded Number 218/66 be rescinded, and the tender for a Garbage Packer tendered price of $5,906.25. by Mr. Chatten, that Resolution replaced by a resolution awarding to Sicard Equipment for the CARRIED - 4 - RESOLUTION NUMBER 234/66 MOVED by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that Resolution Number 217/66 be rescinded, and that J. Burrows be awarded the supply of the 5-ton truck - chassis and tilt cab at the tendered price of $10,648.05. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 235/66 MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr.. Chatten, that the Council of the Township of Pickering embark upon a Roads Needs Study immediately and that the cost is not to exceed $25,000. CARRIED YEA: Messrs. Laycox, Chatten, Campbell, and Williams. NAY: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Beer and Spang. RESOLUTION NUMBER 236/66 MOVED by Mr. Chatten, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the Clerk be authorized to invite tenders for the landscaping of the new municipal building. A bid is required for the landscaping layout, soil preparation and planting of shrubs, trees, and sodding; a separate bid for annual maintenance of same; also a separate sum that could be deducted for the privilege of erecting a sign stating that this landscaping was created and is maintained by CARRIED BY-LAW NUMBER 3150 (Two Readings) Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chatten, moves for leave to introduce a by-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the purchase of 8.61 acres from Michael F. Smith, being part of Lot 19, Concession 2, Township of Pickering, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Beer, moves that By-law Number 3150 to authorize the purchase of 8.61 acres from Michael F. Smith, being part of Lot 19, Concession 2, Township of Pickering, be now read a second t~# aad that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. BY-LAW NUMBER 3151 Mr. Beer, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to repeal By-law Number 2977, which amends By-law Number 2121 regulating taxis in the Township of Pickering, and that same now be read a first time. (14 Licenses). Mr. Beer, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, moves that By-law Number 3151 to repeal By-law Number 2977, which amends By-law Number 2121 regulating taxis in the Township of Pickering, 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. Beer, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law No. 3151 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 ( \ - 5 - BY-LAW NUMBER 3152 (Two Readings) ~ Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Williams, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the purchase of 20 acres of land, being composed of part of Lot 19, Range 3, for the purpose of establishing sites for the carrying on of industries and industrial operations, at the price of $60,000, and to authorize the borrowing of that amount, for that purpose, and that sarne now be read a first time. Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Chatten, moves that By-law Number 3152 to authorize the purchase of 20 acres of land, being composed of part of Lot 19, Range 3, for the purpose of establishing sites for the carrying on of industries and industrial operations, at the price of $60,000, and to authorize the borrowing of that amount, for that purpose, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. Reeve Laycox referred Council to an advertisement in the local papers where the Toronto Board of Education invites offers to sell a parcel of land having an area of not more than 200 acres. The purpose is for the site for a Natural Science School. He suggested to Council that he and the Clerk make overtures to the Toronto Board of Education to locate in the Township of Pickering. Such a school would add prestige to this municipality. Reeve Laycox further suggested a site - part of Lots 28 and 29, Broken Pront, Range 2, Metropolitan Toronto Conservation Area property (The old Moore property). Little interest was evidenced by Council, and no action was recomm- ended for the Reeve and Clerk. MOVED by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the meeting adjourn at 11:05 p. m. CARRIED APPROVED -1a...l 13 1966