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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 14, 1951 M U N I C I P A L B U I L D I N G BROUGHAM An Emergent meeting of Council was held on FRIDAY, the Fourteenth day of December, 1951, commencing at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon. PRESENT: Reeve W. H. Westney, in the Chair, Councillor C. A. Balsdon Councillor M. B. Burk and Councillor F. E. Zinkie. The following correspondence was read: 1. Hydro-Electric Power Commission, advising that the yearly cost of six lights on Harwood Drive would be $66.00. Clerk advised that business men on Harwood Drive did not wish to pay 60% of this cost as they are of little value to them. 2. The Ontario Municipal Board, giving approval for $32,000.00 4 3/4% fifteen year debenture. 3. Canadian Bank of Commerce Bond Department advising that we could expect $96.50 to $99.00 for this debenture issue at present. $. Building Inspector asked for Council's advice re building of a Roman Catholic Church without foundation at Fairport Beach. Mr. MOVED by/Zinkie, seconded by Mr. Balsdon, that the Eorporation of Ajax and The Hydro-Electric Power Commission be advised that as the business men of Harwood Drive are not agreeable to paying 60% of cost of six lights on Harwood Drive between Ajax and No. 2 Highway, Council will not be responsible for their maintenance. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Burk, seconded by l~r. Zinkie, that the Road Superintendent be advised to take up Board walk on roadside between Ajax and No. 2 Highway, as many boards are rotten and may be dangerous to pedestrians. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Balsdon, seconded by Mr. Burk, that the Building Inspector 1-~st on a proper foundation for proposed Roman Catholic Church at Fairport Beach. CARRIED BY-LAW NUMBER 1881 Mr. F. Zinkie, seconded by Mr. M. B. Burk, moves that By-Law Number 1881 to issue Debentures for the purchase of fire-fighting equipment, a Fire Hall and a lot for same in the South-West part of the Township of Picketing, be now read a third time and passed; that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and that the seal of the cG~oration be affixed thereto. CARRIED this Fourteenth day of December, 1951. "W. H. Westney" Reeve AGREED that Debenture for $32,000.00 be not sold until after January 14th meeting. MOVED by Mr. Zinkie that this Council do now adjourn. CARRIED REEV ....................... ..... APPROVED: