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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 2, 1962 MUNT~'IPAL'BUILDING B R OU G HAM A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY, the SECOND day of APRIL, 1962, at EIGHT o'clock p. m. PRESENT: J. Sherman Scott, in the Chair Mrs. Jean McPherson Harvey Spang, M. Mowbray Wm. J. Green~ng Ross Deakin Hubert Wank L. T. Johnston, Clerk MOVED by Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Wank, that minutes of meeting held February 19, 1962, be approved as amended. CARRIED MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Wank, that minutes of meeting held March 5, 1962, be approved as amended. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that minutes of meeting held March 12, 1962, be approved. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that minutes of meeting held March 19, 1962, be approved. CARRIED MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Greening, that minutes of meet~ng held March 26, 1962, be approved. CARRIED The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered: 1. Ontario Good Roads Association advises of the 1962 School for Road Superintendents at Hart House May 14-15. Registration fee, $5,00. See Resolution No, 77/62. 2. A'ax-Pickerin perm~ss~on to convas of the Society. See 3~ Building Inspector's Report for March, 1962: Permits - $ 172,800.00 Estimated Value of permits this year to date - $997,000.00 Estimated Value of permits last year to date - $1,449,822.00 asks in aid The following PERSONS, on MOTION, were heard. 1. On Motion of Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Ronald Blaker was heard. CARRIED Mr. Ronald Blaker stated there were 130 homes at Pickering Beach, that the improvement of Range Road was on the 1961 road priority list, but to date work has not been done. He asked that Range Road, Lakeview, Powell Road, through subdivision; Shoal Point Road and Cherry Street be improved in 1962 for paving in 1963. Council stated that Range Road was on 1962 priority list, and that other roads would be viewed. 2. On Motion of Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, Mr. J. Stone was heard. CARRIED Mr. J, Stone. pf Bell Gouinlock Investments Dealers, asked counc~l to appoint them fiscal a~ents to handle debenture and short time financing for a fee of 1 1/4% on debentures sold and in general to advise and look after the Township's credit. See Resolution No. 80/62. 3. MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Greening, that T. O. Jefferson be heard. CARRIED - 2 - 3, T. O. Jefferson, P. Eng., submitted: (1) March Building Report. (2) Advised that the engine of Sanivan Truck No.1 was burned out and submitted an estimated cost of $541.36 net, plus installation costs by International Harvester Co. Ltd. for new motor. See Resolution No. 78/62. (3) Stated that all requirements for the building of the J. Sherman Scott Water Treatment Plant and the Bay Road Sewage Treatment Plant had been completed by Consolidated Building Corporation Limited, and recommended that the Township take over both plants. (4) Submitted a report on West Rouge sewage installations. (5) Asked that his proposed Building By-Law be passed as early as possible because Spring building is now starting. RESOLUTION NUMBER 69/62 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that Council send out information as contained in report as presented by Mr. Jefferson, to residents of West Rouge sewer area, with necessary changes. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 70/62 MOVED by Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Wank, that no person who is a relative of the head of any department of the Township admini- stration shall be eligible for employment in such department. For the purposes of this resolution relative shall include husband, wife, brother, sister, parent, child, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, or the spouse of any person standing in any of the aforesaid relations. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 71/62 MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Greening, that $100.00 be donated to the Canadian Red Cross, Pickering Branch, for the year 1962. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 72/62 MOVED by Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that the Ajax- P~ckering Branch of the Ontario County Unit of the Canadian Cancer Soc~ety be and is hereby granted permission to hold a canvas for funds in the Township of Pickering during the month of April, 1962. RESOLUTION NUMBER 73/62 MOVED by Mr. Greening, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that this Council make application to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of consent for Edward F. Olliver to convey to Bette Norma Bernice Olliver a parcel of land with 98 feet frontage on Dixie Road and a depth of 660 feet, part of Lot 24, Concession 2, as recommend- ed by the Township of Pickering Planning Board March 2nd, 1962. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 74/62 MOVLD by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, THAT WHEREAS this Council passed Resolution No. 296/61, making appl~cat~on to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of consent for Louis Franklin MacFarlane to convey to Mary Carson a parcel 82'6" by 430', with existing dwelling, part of Lot 32, B.F. R.3, and such approval was granted under date of September 29, 1961; AND WHEREAS having failed to conclude a sale to Mary Carson, the owner now requests approval to convey the said parcel to Alva Z. MacFarlane; THEREFORE this Council now requests the Ontario Municipal Board's approval of the conveyance of the said property to Alva Z. . MacFarlane. CARRIED - 3 - RESOLUTION NUMBER 75/62 MOVED by Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the salary of the Clerk be increased to $6,200.00, retroactive to January 1, 1962. CARRIED YEA: Messrs. Mowbray, Wank, Scott, Deakin and Greening. NAY: Mrs. McPherson and Mr. Spang. RESOLUTION NUMBER 76/62 MOVED by Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the salary of the eng~neer be increased to $9,000.00, retroactive to January 1, 1962. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 77/62 MbvED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the Road Superintendent be authorized to attend the 1962 school for Road Superintendents at Hart House May 14-15, and that the registration fee of Five Dollars be paid. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 78/62 MÖVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Greening, that Sani Van be sent to International Harvester for installation of engine BD 264, at a price of $541.36, plus installation. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 79/62 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Greening, that four Volkswagens be purchased by tender for use of the following Department Heads: By-Law Enforcement Roads Engineering Welfare to be used for driving on Township business. CARRIED YEA: Messrs. Mowbray, Spang, Scott, Greening, Wank, Mrs. McPherson. NAY: Mr. Deakin RESOLUTION NUMBER 80/62 MOVED by Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that we engage Bell Gouinlock and Company as the Township's fiscal agents for the balance of the year 1962, at a fee of 1 1/4% of the principal amount of all debentures sold by them on the Township's account. CARRIED YEA: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Mowbray, Spang, Scott, Deakin, Greening, and Wanko NAY: None, Mrs. McPherson stated the vacant ~ot on Bay Street in Fairport next to Culley had a dangerous cistern. Mr. Ashton report. AGREED Clerk obtain three prices from Volkswagen dealers for four standard cars. MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the accounts, in the amount of $20,611.16, as submitted by the ROAD AND BRIDGE COMMITTEE, be approved. CARRIED MOVED BY Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the accounts, in the amount of $77,174.49, as submitted by the FINANCE COMMITTEE, be approved. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that the accounts, in the amount of $518.02, as submitted by the BY-LAW COMMITTEE. be approved. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the accounts, in the amount of $383.75, as submitted by the PROPERTY COMMITTEE, be approved. CARRIED - 4 - MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that the accounts, in the amount of $2,101.86, as submitted by the UTILITIES COMMITTEE, be approved. CARKILD MOVED by Mr. Greening, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that the accounts, ~n the amount of $5,670.31, as submitted by the WELFARE COMMITTEE, be approved. cARkIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Greening, that the accounts, ~n the amount of $818.02, as submitted by the UTILITIES (Sewa~ COMMITTEE, be approved. CARRIEU-- MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mrs. McPterson, that the accounts, ~n the amount of $765.72, as submitted by the WORKS COMMITTEE, : be approved. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Deakin, Seconded by Mr. Spang, that the accounts, in the amount of $760.96, as submitted by the FIRE COMMITTEE, be approved. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the accounts, ~n the amount of $766.67, as submitted by the POLICE COMMITTEE, be approved. CARRIED Reeve Scott declared his interest in Arthur Mitchell Limited. BY-LAW NUMBER 2685 Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to set out the duties of the office of Parks Administrator, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Deakin, moves that By-Law Number 2685 to set out the duties of the office of Parks Administrator, 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. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Wank, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 2685 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 AGREED 1. All budgets completed for April 16th. 2. Fire Committee meeting April 9. 3. Works Committee meeting April 9. 4. Road Inspection Saturday, April 14, at 9 a. m. 5. No Council meeting April 9th. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Clerk forward copies of Park By-Law and Park Administration By-Law to all members of Council, Recreation Committee, and Park Boards. 2. Clerk forward copies of Engineer's letter to Council re West Rouge sewers to all affected parties under the name of Council. 3. Get bus for road inspection April 14. MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Greening, that do now adjourn to;¡et again on MONDAY, the SEVENTH 1962. APPROVED~ 1962 this meeting day of MAY, CARRI D Reeve