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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 3, 1966 MUNICIPAL BUILDING BROUGHAM A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY r the THIRD day of OCTOBER, 1966, at EIGHT o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Reeve C. W. Laycox Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson Councillors: D. Beer J. Campbell H. Spang R. Chatten J. Williams D. J. PIitz, Clerk Adoption of minutes of September meetings of Council. MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang that the minutes of September 2nd be adopted. CARRIED. MOVED by Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, that the minutes of September 12th be adopted. CARRIED. Item 3 and 4 on Page 2, removed the name Councillor Williams and insert Public Utility Committee. MOVED by Councillor Williams and seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the minutes of September 19th be adopted. CARRIED. Minutes of September 26/66 and 28/66 were held for future approval. 1. Certain members of Council cla~ to have not received same. (Minutes 26/66) 2. Councillor Williams suggested that the minutes of September 28/66 be rewritten to include Councils remarks. Accounts It was suggested that all accounts pertaining to the Township Museum be listed separately and not included with finance as has been done in the past. MOVED by J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Cammittee on RMDS AND BRIDGES, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $54,759.66.~ (Reeve J. L. McPherson requests explanation on item 29, J. Murray, rental of lands, $300.00) MOVED by Councillor J. campbell, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on PUBLIC UTILITIES, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,154.45. \.<\ -2- MOVED by Councillor J. Williams: seconded by Councillor H. Spang. that the report of the Standing Committee on FlNANCEr recommending payment of accounts in t1eamount of $400,564.22.~ MOVED by Councillor R. Chattenc seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on SEWAGE. recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,436.22.~ MOVED by Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten. that the report of the Standing committee on PARKS AND RECREATION. recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,557.57.~ MOVED by Councillor J. campbell, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $3, 745. 25~ MOVED by Councillor J. Campbell, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, that the report of the Standing Committee on SANITATION, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $18,14l.78.~ MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J. ~Tilliams, that the report of the Standing Committee on ENGINEERING, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $6,143.97.~ MOVED by Councillor J. Campbell, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Ccmnittee on WELFARE, recommending payment of aceounts in the amount of $6,058.02. vI MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Ccmnittee on .!!!!, reeOllllMlftdiftq payment ot accounts in the amount of $5.651. 28. V) MOVED by Co~ illor D. Beer, Seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Conmittee on POLICE, reconmending payment of accounts in the amount of $12,9l3.39.vì 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 $2,135.45.", 1. Reeve C. W. Laycox introduced Mr. J. P. Kruger to Council. Mr. Kruger was elected to the post of President of the West Rouge Ratepayer's Association. ~ 2. Reeve C. W. Laycox read a letter of resignation from Councillor J. Campbell, Councillor of Ward 4. The Reeve and all Councillors expressed their sincere reqrets on having to accep1: the resignation of Mr. J. Campbell. Each Counoillor expressed his sentiments and wished Mr. campbell su~ess in his business for which he found it necessary to resign from Council. -3- DELEGATIONS 1. Mr. S. Rumm was present representing C.B.C. with reference to the subdivision agreement on Block HZ, Plan M-13, and Block p, Plan M-l2, however it was pointed out that many it ~s which were discussed, at council at their meeting of September 12th were still not included. It was decided that a meeting with the Township Solicitor, J. A. Taylor, Q. C., Mr. S. Rumm (C.B.C.), Reeve C. W. Laycox, Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson and any other Councillors wishing to attend be arranged for the purpose of finalizing these agreements. ~ The Clerk to arrange with the Solicitor a suitable time for the meeting. See minutes of the 12th and 19th of September. 2. MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Campbell that Mr. D. McCaul, Chairman of the Holy Redeemer School Board be heard. Mr. D. McCaul appeared before Council to solicit their aid in obtaining financial aid in obtaining land on which to locate a separate school. It was pointed out that the land to the south of Sunrise,Fairport Beach was originally and still is advertised by C.B.C. as a future site for a separate school. Th:is land would be available to the School Board at a price of $4,000.00 per acre. It was suggested that the Township Council investigate the possi.1:)ility of obtaining from C.B.C. assistance toward the purchase of land located in Township Lot 27, B. P. Range 3, (10 acres). This matter was shelved temporarily with the recommendations that Council members meet with the Separate School Board and Mr. S. Runm. on October 22/66 at 1:30 p.m. in the Board room of the Holy Redeemer School. 3. School Board Area 2 - re: set back from road, Wm. G. Davis Public School. A representative did not appear. INFORMATION 1. Caretaker applicants to be interviewed Wednesday, October 12, 1966, at 8:00 p. m. 2. Mr. Milton Mowbray - Solicitor for J. B. Regan & Co. made reference to Resolution #416 asking for clerification on the wording "Subject to immediate negotiations on abutting roadsR. Suggests that Council submit a proposal outlining its requirements. þ Roads conunittee to deal with problem and submit proposal. 3. By-law Enforcement Officer reports on Taxi Licenoes and the recommendation to increase the number of Taxi licences from 13 to 18. Referred back to Committee of the Whole council. -4- 4. Engineer reports on culvert, Concession 1, Lot 27. See resolution #418. ~ 5. Planning Board Report #41 - L. cassidy, Part Lot 1, P 386. See resolution #419. 6. The Rotary Club of Pickering cordially invites all members of Council to their annual civic dinner to be held October 17th, 1966, at 6:30 p.m. at the Annandale Golf and Country Club. It was recommended that on this date there would not be a Council meeting. 7. A. Kelso Roberts, Q. C., chairman of the Ontario Parks Integration Board reports that his Board feels its not feasible to acquire Frenchman's Bay for the purpose of a Provincial Park. 8. Residents of West Point Crescent and Taylor Road submit a petition objecting to new proposed sewer rates of 4 mills. 9. Mr. Tom Sawyer - resident of Bay Ridges submits letter re: proposed homes to be built south of Calmar Ave. MOVED by Deputy !leeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Beer. that this letter be forwarded on to the Cormnittee of .the Whole for further study. 10. A reminder to Council of the forth coming Minister's Conference on recreation. The Honourable William G. Davis. Q.C., cordially invites you to participate, it is to be held at the Royal York Hotel., Toronto, November 10, 11 and 12, 1966. 11. By-law Enforcement Department reports on Midclair Astron Rocket Club. Reports mailed to Council. (No action) 12. By-law Enforcement Department reports on Township Ceaeteries. It was recommended that this report be forwarded to the Finance Committee. (Budget) 13. Police commission reports on Section 95b of the Highway Traffic Act to eliminate Roadside Hawkers - does not in their opinion apply. 14. Ontario water Resources Commission reports on alleqed pollution of well 1?Y wastes from H. Routcliffe Piggery. Copies to each member of Counc il. -5- RESOLUTIONS Resolution #4l8A MOVED by Councillor R. Chat ten , seconded by Councillor Jo Campbell, that the quotations of Armco Drainage & Metal Products Ltd. of $2,257.aO for the supply of Multi- Plate PipeLArch and $1,000.00 for the erection of s~e on a prepared base on Concession 1 -.Lot 27, be accepted subject to Department of Highways approval. CARRIED . Resolution #419 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor R. batten, that this Council does hereby endorse the the recommendation of the Pickering ~ownship Planning Board of September 15, 1966 item 3: and hereby directs that the application (A 17/66) to amend the zoning of a portion of the property from Rural Agricultural Zone "A" to Highway Commercial Zone IC2"~ on property known as: Part Lot I, Plan 386 (on the north side of Baseline Rd. east of Pickering Beach Rd.) be approved subject to site plan approval by the Board and a further condition that any further applications on this property be submitted with an overall development plan for the remainder of the applicants total holdings. The site plan to include present and fl1ture entrances and exits~ and the necessary amending By-law be prepared accordingly. CARRIED . Resolution #420 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams. seconded by Councillor R. Chatten that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering strongly urges the Architect Craig. Zeidler and Strong to ensure that the New Municipal Building is completed by October 12th, as it is the intention of the corporation to move in on October 13th, and 14th. This building was originally scheduled for completion in May, 1966 and there has been a great deal of inconvenience caused by the repeated delays incurred. CARRIED . Resolution #421 MOVED by Deputý Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that the Township Engineer be authorized to call tenders for salt for winter control. CARRIED. -6- Resolution #422 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten. that the Engineer be authorized to engage outside help to assist in the preparation of the designs for the servicing of the industrial lands. CARRIED. Resolution #423 MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Campbell, that the Engineer be authorized to remove the two dangerous trees opposite #417 East Avenue, as recommended by the Road Committee, on September 14, 1966. CARRIED. Resolution #424 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that Council accepts the new collective agree- ment as prepared by Mr. S. M. W. Poulin, of Ferguson, Montgomery, Cassels & Mitchell subject to the following chà.nges as recommended by Committee of Whole Council, Sept. 26/66. 1. The classification of Clerk 2 is at present vacant and should be deleted from the classification Schedule "S" . 2. The classification of Clerk-cashier 2 is at present vacant and should be deleted from the classification Schedule "S". 3. The Sewer and Water Plant Operators are to be paid for 9 hours including one hour stand-by for lunch. The night shift workers be paid for 9 hours plus lO¢ for each hour worked, the 9 hours to include one hour stand- by for lunch - night shift to include the hours from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. 4. Rate for Mechanic A as at March 1/66, to be entered in to Schedule "An and should read $2.26. 5. Classification of Gradall Operator shall be added March 1/66 rate - $2.65. 6. Lead Hand - Rate as of July 8/66 should be inserted - $2.17. CARRIED. Resolution #425 MOVED by Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor D. Seer, that this Council recommend that Councillor R. Chatten be appointed chairman of the P.U.C. Meeting. CARRIED . -7- Resolution #426 ~ MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that this Council accepts with regret the resignation of Councillor J. Campbell, as Councillor of Ward 4. , CARRI ED . Resolution #427 MOVED by Councillor J. Campbell, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that the ratepayers so affected by the By- law governing Ward re-distribution be so advised by advertising in all local papers. And that such advertising be carried out within two weeks from this date and further such advertising should include maps clearly indicatiD9 the past word boundaries and the new ward boundaries. Further statements should include that objections to this by-law may be heard at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing - date yet to be set. And further that when the O.M.B. hearing is set it be pUblicized very clearly in the local press. CARRIED . Resolution #428 MOVED by Councillor J. Campbell, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that the C.B.C. be requested to remove thè sign on the land south of Sunrise that refers to the fact that a separate school will be located on that particular parcel of land, and any other signs in the municipality that are misleading. CARRIED. BY-lAW By-law Number 3204 Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize an application to the Ontario Municipal Board for an Order to change the Ward Boundaries in the Township of Pickering and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson moves that By-law Number 3204 to a uthorize an application to the Ontario Municipal Board for an Order to change the Ward Boundaries in the Township of Pickering, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. -8- 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. 3204 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. Yea: Beer, Spang, McPherson. Laycox Nay: Chatten, Campbell, Williams Building Report for the month of September, 1966, submitted by Mr. F. Prouse (Building Inspector) 269 Permits --Estimated Value $4.063,000.00 246 Dwellings: each average 1 Factory & Office C.G.E. 16 Private garages 6 House additions $15,450 240,000 Fees this Mont:h............................. Pees to Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ø . . . . . Plus Hydro.....................,......... 7,658.00 19,693.00 33,040.25 Value of Buildings to October 1. 1966 $31,978,238.00 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, that this meeting do now adjourn at 11:00 o'clock p.m., to meet again on November 7, 1966. (next regular meeting) CARRIED. Council is to meet October 11, 1966. DATED ~~ 1« / , 1966