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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 4, 1966 MUNICIPAL BUILDING BROUGHAM A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY the FOURTH day of JULY, 1966, at EIGHT o'c1ock p.m. ~ PRESENT: Reeve C. W. Laycox Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson Councillors: Donald Beer Harvey Spang Ronald Chat ten John Williams John Campbell D. J. PIitz (Clerk) The following PERSONS, On MOTION, were heard: " 1. MOVED by Councillor Harvey Spang, seconded by Councillor Beer that Mr. R. D. Humphrey, Solicitor representing the Pickering Police Association be heard. CARRIED . Mr. Humphreys spoke in regard te the pension agreement between the Township employees and the Township of Pickering. He advised council that the existing agreement and present integration of the Canada Pension together with the London Life is a breach of contract. He suggested that council should investigate the situation with further recommendations of stacking the two plans. He referred to several other municipalities who have made the decision to stack rather than integrate. The police have indicated their willingness to await the legal advise of the Townships Solicitor. It was also pointed out that the present two-year agreement with the Pickering Police is silent as to pension benefits. See clerks instructions. 2. MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, that Mr. James Churchill be heard. CARRIED . Mr. Churchill, a resident of the East Rouge area, complained to the Council about the lack of police patrol on certain Township roads. þ Mr. James Churchill acknowledged that this was a Þo1ice Commission problem but insisted this was his only hope of getting action was by appearing before Council. Other matters of law violations were discussed generally and it was agreed these matters be referred to the Police Commission. Also see resolution #295. The particular road Mr. Churchill referred to is Pine Ridge Road. BUSINESS 1. Tenders for truck and wing for road department were opened. See resolution #293. Markham Chrysler Dodge Ltd. Elgin Motors Company Ltd. Neil Patrick Motors Ltd. J. Burrows Garage $8,704..72 8,433.46 9,377.41 8,925..00 -2- 2. James A. Taylor, Q. C., advises that purchase of land from Smith (Plymouth Tool and Stamping), part of Lot 19, Concession 2, is temporarily held up due to an easement on the northerly 25 feet of land lying between the west limit and the east limit of the creek crossing the north limit of the property. As long as Featherstons are abutting owners, they have right-of-way over property. If release cannot be obtained, does Council wish to proceed with purchase? See resolution #292. 3. Gerald Herard, Grove Station, Rosebank, owner of Lots 7 and 8, Plan 233, Block A, wishes to purchase road allowance (unnamed) south from Rood Avenue to Lake Ontario and west to Bella Vista Drive. Township records do not indicate ownership. Also see clerks instructions. 4. Craig, Zeidler and Strong recommend black-brown lettering to be placed on exterior of new municipal building. See also Resolution #291. RESOLUTIONS Resolution #291 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the order for the furniture for the Pickering Municipal Building be placed with Eaton's Contract Sales as tendered. CARRIED . Resolution #292 MOVED by Councillor J. williams, seconded by J. Campbell, that this Council proceed with the purchase of the land from Plymouth Tool. CARRIED . Resolution #293 MOVED by R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the lowest tender be accepted subject to the approval of the engineer and D. H. O. ~......""l~~ ......'^","'~.oc ~ð" - ~~~-.) ~O,"OQ..s.. CARRIED . Resolution #294 MOVED by Deputy Jieeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor Beer that this Council loan to the Museum $500.00 to meet expenses with respect to the pre-centennial celebration and that the paid loan be repaid to the Township after receipts are tallied from this programe. CARRIED . Resolution #295 . ..... ~.' MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor J. Campbell, that whereas numerous complaints have been received by this Council, and the Pickering Township Police Department of noise and disturbance, during the early hours of the morning, and whereas this Council intends to maintain law and order, in the municipality, that the Reeve and Clerk -3- together with the By-Law Enforcement Officer and Township Solicitor be authorized to prepare a draft By-Law to regulate the hours of closing of certain business establis~ ments in the Township in accordance with Section 379 of the Municipal Act. CARRIED. ~ Resolution #296 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor J. campbell that this council declare Lot 9, Plan 330 Fairport Road North a dangerous yard subject to the provisions of By-Law 2444. CARRIED . Resolution #297 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer and seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that this Council accept the tender price of Robert Simpson Company Limited for the carpet tenders at $8,502.90 for the new municipal building as tendered for by the Architect, Craig, Zeidler and Strong. CARRIED . Resolution #298 MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that this Council authorize the payment of a grant of $100.00 to the upkeep of the Yake Cemetery , the amount of $150.00 for the Bethel Cemetery; the money will be used for a new lawnmower and upkeep; as recommended by the By-Law Committee on June 22, 1966. CARRIED . Resolution #299 MOVED by Councillor J. campbell and seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the By-law Enforcement Officer be authorized to instruct the Township Solicitor to prepare the new Hawker and Pedlar By-law as recommended by him, and that a separate By-law be prepared by him, governing refreshment vehicles alone; as recommended by the By-law Committee on June 22, 1966. CARRIED . Resolution #300 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, that this council declare Lot 216, Plan 299 Sand Bar, Frenchman's Bay a dangerous yard subject to the provisions'of By-law 2444. CARRIED . Resolution #301 MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor Mrs. McPherson that this Council accept the tender price of Paul A. Stocks Limited for drapery at $2,132.86 for the new municipal bui1ding as tendered for by Architect, Craig, Zeidler and Strong. CARRIED . -4- MOVED by Councillor HarvlOlT Spang. seconded by -coancillor Donald Beer, that the report of the st~nñing Commi~tee on Finance recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $6l8,270.72.~ CARRIED . MOVED by Councillor John Williams, seconded by Councillor Harvey Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on Property recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $525.29.~ CARRIED. MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on Road and Bridges, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $42,531.68.11. CARRIED . MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor Harvey Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on Fire recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $8,622.0l.~ CARRIED . MOVED by Councillor D. Beer. seconded by Councillor Harvey Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on Police recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $14,679.72.,)1\ CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor ~. Campbell, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, that the report of the Standing Committee on Public Utilities recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $8,351.03.~ CARRIED . MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by J. Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on Sewage recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,741. 63.V\ CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor J. Campbell, seconded by J. Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on Sanitation recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,307.86.'" CARRIED . MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by councillor J. Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on Engineering recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $5,476.05.--'\ CARRIED . MOVED by Councillor J. Campbell, seconded by councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on Welfare recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $5,049.22.~ CARRIED . -5- MOVED by Councillor Harvey Spang, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that the report of the Standing Committee on Parks and Recreation recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $2,970.51. '1 CARRIED . MOVED by Councillor J. Campbell, seconded by H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on By-Law Enforcement recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $3,062.40 V\ CARRIED . MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on Property recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $525.29. "Î CARRIED . BY-rAWS By-Law Number 3165 Councillor Chatten, seconded by Councillor Beer moves for ~eave to introduce a by-law of the Township of Pickering to amend by-law 3037 and that the sarne now be read a first time. Councillor Chatten, seconded by Councillor Spang moves that By-Law Number 3165 to amend by-law number 3037 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. Councillor Chatten seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law 3165 be adopted and that the said By-law be 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 3166 Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to amend by-law number 3036 and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Beer seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson moves that By-Law Number 3166 to amend by-law number 3036 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. Councillor D. Beer seconded by Councillor H. Spang moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3166 be adopted, and that the said By-Law be now read a Third time and PASSED: that the Reeve and Clerk sign -6- the sarne, and the Seal of the corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED . By-Law Number 3167 ~ Councillor H. Spang seconded by Councillor D. Beer moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to amend by-law 3037 and that same now be read a first time. Councillor H. Spang seconded by Councillor J. Campbell moves that By-Law Number 3167 to amend by-law 3037 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. Councillor H. Spang seconded by Councillor J. Williams moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3167 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 3168 Councillor R. Chatten seconded by Councillor J. Williams moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by Resolution No. 53/66 for $560,000, for an addition to Frenchman·s Bay Public Schoolø and that same now be read a first time. Councillor R. Chatten seconded by Councillor J. Campbell moves that By-Law Number 3168 to authorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by Resolution No. 53/66 for $560,000.00 for an addition to Frenchman's Bay Public School, 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. Councillor R. Chatten seconded by Councillor Spang moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3168 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. -7- By-Law Number 3169 ~, Councillor D. Beer seconded by Councillor H. Spang moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickerinq to authorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by Resolutions 48/66 and 50/66, for $175,000.00 for an addition to Greenwood and Green River Public School$, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Beer seconded by Deputy aeeve J. L. McPherson moves that By-Law Number 3169 to authorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by Resolutions 48/66 and 50/66, for $175,000.00 for an addition to Greenwood and Green River Public Schools, 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. Councillor D. Beer seconded by Councillor H. Spang moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3169 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 3170 Councillor J. Williams seconded by Councillor J. campbell moves for leave to introduce a By-LaW of the Township of Pickering to authorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the deb- entures authorized by Resolution No. 52/66 for $368,000.00 for an addition to Fairport Beach Public School, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor J. Williams seconded by Councillor Spang moves that By-Law Number 3170 to authorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of the debentures authorized by Resolution No. 52/66 for $368,000.00 for an addition to Fairport Beach Public School, 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. ~;; Councillor J. Williams seconded by Councillor R. Chatten moves that the report of the COImlittee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3170 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 . -8- By-Law Number 3171 ~ Councillor H. Spang seconded by Councillor J. williams moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of debentures authorized by Resolution No. 49/66 for $109,200 for an addition to Claremont Public School, and that same now be read a first time. Councillors H. Spang seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson moves that By-Law Number 3171 to authorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the issue and sale of debentures authorized by Resolution No. 49/66 for $109,200, for an addition to Claremont Public School, 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. Councillor H. Spang seconded by Councillor R. Chatten moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3171 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. INFORMATION 1. D. McCaul, Chairman, R. C. S. S. #2, Pickering, advises the combination of R. C. S. S. #3 West, R. C. S. S. #7 and R. C. S. S. #2 into one school area will take place, to take effect January 1, 1967. 2. Municipality of Stouffville advises change in date for Official Opening, Stouffville Fire Hall. Will now be held July 5 at 7:30 p. m. 3. K. W. Sever requests license to operate used car sales lot at No. 2 Highway and Sheppard. This request has been turned over to By-law Department. 4. George Zeller, By-law Officer, reports on Rouge River and dangerous areas to swimmers; also polluted condition of river. (copies distributed to Council) 5. School Area 2 advises it will appoint a school attendance officer for schools in Area 2 effective September 1st, 1966. parttime position - appointment made from academic staff. 6. Monthly inspection of new municipal building postponed to July 9, at 9:30 a. m., due to July 1st holiday week-end. 7. William Bush, A. R. C. T. thanks for grant to Centennial Choir. 8. Draft Fence Restriction By-law still pending. 9. Building Inspector's Report, June, 1966. 39 perm~ts at an estim9ted value of $22,342,188.88 Thi~ year to date, estLmated vaLue, ~25,7l5,O . -9- CORRESPONDENCE 1. G. Zeller, By-law Enforcement Officer, reports on dangerous yard at Lot 45, Plan 331; owner, Gladys Haugen, c/o A. E. Ireland and Company. Copies distributed to Council. See resolution. ~ 2. J. E. Haney, Assistant By-law Officer, reports on pollution in Duffin's Creek at Green River. Source of trouble appears to be a piggery. Copies distributed to Council. 3. Mr. R. Stewart complains of traffic on East Avenue, speed of cars and heavy trucks. He suggests possible solutions. His letters was referred to Police Department. 4. Clerk reports on Andrew Hansen, part of Lot 28, Concession 3. 5. Residents at sideline between Lots 8 and 9, Con. 5, petition Council to apply gravel and grade this road which in 1958 or 1959 was closed so that the township could remove gravel. It was agreed that it be opened after the gravel was removed. Referred to roads committee. 6. J. E. Haney reports on Dangerous Yard, Lot 9, Plan 330, Fairport Road, and Lot 216, Plann 299, Sand Bar, Frenchman's Bay. See also resolution #296. 7. Frank Cowan Company Ltd. submits insurance policies and explains error in Fleet Policy. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Clerk to seek Solicitors advise on Townships position in the matter of stacking of Pension Plans. 2. Prepare By-law prohibiting parking on certain Township roads. Mr. Williams is to supply a list of street names. 3. The Roads Department is to place calcium on Radom. 4. By-law Department to investigate: (a) Garage built on lot line. Temporary occupancy permit--Property of J. McKean. (b) Remove sign at Conunerce St. and Liverpool Rd. (el Mr. Dand buraing rubbish on Golf Course, also wrecking yard operated on the site. 5. Clerk to search Registry Office re: ownership of road allowance south from Rodd Avenue to Lake Ontario. MOVED b~ counci~lor William~, seconded b~Councillor campb~l that th~s Counc~l do now adJourn to meet aga' on August 2, )1966. f) þ P ~o V£. D '--.. Ct...£R.K ---d ~v¿-