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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 20, 1969 2/69 COUNCIL MEETIN~ A meeting of the Pickering ~Township Council was held on MONDAY, the TWENTIETH day of JANUARY, 1969, at EIGHT P.M. PRESENT: Reeve J. R. Williams Deputy Reeve R. Chatten Councillors - V. Rudik R. Mason D. Kitchen A. King J. Kruger Clerk D. J. Plitz Deputy Reeve Chatten assumed the Chair in the absence of Reeve Williams who was absent due to sickness in the family. Reeve Williams did however appear to assume his duties and the Chair at 8:35 p.m. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor A. King, that the minutes of the Council meeting held on Januar,% 6, 1969 be adopted as presented. CARRIED DELEGATIONS (A) Subject - FluQrida~ig~ 1. Moved by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor A.King, that Mr. N. Banning be heard Mr. Banning, Bxecutive of the West Shore Association, appeared before Council in support of the fluoridation of the Picketing Township water supply. The Executive will ratify the motion unanimously passed by them, at their next general meeting~ evidence Mr. Banning went on to state that overwhelming . .~roduced by the American and Canadian Dental and Medical AssoclatlQns favouring fluoridation is sufficient to allay any fears w9 may have regarding detrimental effects to our children and ounselves. 2. Moved. by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Ccancitlor V. Rudik that Mrs. A. Bonk, President, Ontario Rights Association be heard. Mrs. Bonk requested from C~uncil if it would be in order to have Mrs. Anne R. Burton speak on her behalf, to which Council unanimously agreed. A large gallery was present to hear the outcome as to whether Council would add fluoride to public water without taking a plebiscite. Mrs. Burton appeared on behalf of those Picketing Township ratepayers who are opposed to the fluoridation of the water supplies. She pointed out that the American Medical Association does not endorse fluoridation and further, the Association is not prepared to state that "no harm will be done to any person by water fluoridation". Mrs. Burton went on to state that thousands of doctors and dentists oppose fluoridation of public water supplies. Please refer to literature on file. (Clerk's Department) 3. a Councillor D. Kitchen supporting water fluoridation, read two letters -- one opposing and the other favouring water fluoridation. Councillor Kitchen expressed his concern for the children of the Municipality and the future benefit to their health which water fluoridation will bring. With all the facts which have been pro- duced he found it incomprehensible that Council has not endorsed fluoridation and expedited its use in Picketing Township. Councillor Ki'tchen read a long list of some of the respected organizations which favour fluoridation. The Council expressed their feelings with respect to water fluoridation and concluded that the ratepayers of the Township should~be given an opportunity to express their desires in ithe democratic process through a plebiscite. The Council put motion to have the matter of water fluoridation placed before the electerate at the next Municipal election. 3.b Letter dated Jan.~ 1969 read by Mrs. Gawman (signed by Mr.H.M.Gawman) See Resolution #5/69. (B) 4. Moved by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor R. Mason that Miss Denise King be heard. Miss King, a student of the French_,~n's Bay Public School appeared before Council to obtain from Council, the answers to the following questions. Her~purpose in appearing before Council was a school project as a part of her studies. The questions-were directed to the Reeve who answered each fully. (1) Why is Pickering Township against joining Oshawa? (2) Why do you think the voting age should be brought down below 21 years of age? : (3) What are the dutues of a Council? 5. Moved by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor A. K~g that Mr. R. Pryor be heard. Mr. Prior, representing the Fairport Beach Ratepayers AssociatiOn inquired from Council as to what action Council was taking with respect to the follqwing. (1) Housing (a) Inadequate building practices of Snider Bros. Const. Co. (b) Misrepresentation with respect to sale of a hOus~ on the corner of Park Cres. and Marksbury. This was purchased through a local realtor (P.M.A.) acting as agent for the vendor. The Council informed Mr. Pryor that the Township does not involve itself in matters of a private nature, that the problem as it exists is between the purchaser and vendor of the property. However it was pointed out that a report was being compiled by the Engineering Department on certain building irregularities and By-law infractions which pertain to the houses mentioned by Mr. Pryor. Mr. Paul Roy of 505A Park Crescent admitted that his contractor renovated his home without first obtaining a building permit. Mr. Roy was informed that the responsibility lies with thelowner and that the Township could take the necessary steps to remove that which was constructed without the covering permit. Mr~ Pryor proceeded to explain the problems with respect t° snow removal from sidewalks and was informed that the abutting owners were responsible to see that the snow was removed. In the case of older people unable to remove their snow, Councillor King indicated that the Boy Scouts apparently provide a snow removal sex-;ice. Mr. P~yor went J,~ to mention that certain resident property owners on Park Cres. have problems with respect to the maintenance of the access to their p~operties. They have no access to their p~operties from the front and are still required to pay ta~es on fully serviced lots. The owners concerned were a Mr. Mills, a Mr. Jackson and a Mr. Johnston. ~. P~yor was advised by Oouncil that the access to these properties mas provided by an agreement made between the Township of Pickering and the abutting ow~.ers. The road to the front of these properties is private and never assumed by the Township. At present, the road is n~n- existant. Mr. Pt,/or was advised that there is no immediate solution to this problem as it now exists. Mr. PrFor also brought to Council's attention the problems of flooding of the Parker and McNeally property o~ Marksbury Road. These problems appear to result from the~freezzng of the road culverts or improperly excavated ditches. The Council ad~_iSed~.Mr. Pt~Irer that the Engineer would be instr~d to ~est~:~:~ese flooding problems. -- ,~r~,,:Mill~ attempted ~O:'speak to Council with respect to problems ,.~l~ctly related to what Mr. Pryor was referring; however,, he ~'~. advised that he refer his complaints by letter to the Roads committee. Mr. Pryor thanked Council for the opportunity to speak. 4. At this point, Council recessed for a 10 minute break. Councillor Kitchen attempted to raise a matter on a point of privilege pertaining to assessment; however, this was denied him, being deferred until later in the evening. The Council reconvened at 10:15 p.m. ,.{.!II I CORRESPONDENCE 1. Daly, Cooper, Guolla & O'Gorman forward their.opinion regarding the Township of Pickering 7-1/2% Debentures, $1,183,OOO,OO U.S. dated December l, 1968. Copies to Council. 2-. Mr. Priidu Piil requests the St of Sideline 34/35 in Concession 5 be opened to allow him to apply for a building permit. Referred to the Roads Department. 3. The City of Kingston forwards their resolution requesting the Ontario Provincial Depart~nent of Education to establish legisla- tion to prohibit recreation services from falling under th, e jurisdiction of local Boards of Education; and further, in. struct the local Boards of Education to open schools for use by the community; and requests the Township of Pickering to endorse this resolution. Referred to Committee of the Whole Council. 4. Metropolitan Toronto Chairman, William R. Allen, Q. C,, advises that due to a regularly scheduled meeting of his Council, he will not be able to attend the meetf~ag set for January 28,, at 3:30 p,m. with the Minister of Municipal Affairs, The Town of Ajax advises that Mayor William E. Legros and Reeve Henry Polak will be attending this meetimg~ Mr. George M. Foster, Metropolt.~an Toronto Clerk, on behalf of the Executive Committee requests, the Township of Pickering to arrange for Mr. Jack Mould, Mayor· of the Borough of York and a member of the Executive Committee, accompany the representatives of the Township when they meet with the Minister of Municipal Affairs on January 28 to act as an observer on behalf of She Executive Committee. Clerk to confirm agreement to this Suggestion. The Ontario Municipal Water Association, of which this ToWnship was a member in 19~8, forwards reminder that 1969 fees are now due ($25.00). Referred kb the Public Utilities Comm,_tree. 6. The association of Ontario Mayors and Reeves invites the Township to renew its membership for the year 1969 ($125.O0). Referred to the Com4nittee of t~ Whole Council. 7. The ~t~ary Club o£ Pickering extends an invitation to council and Department ~t~adS(~t'o attend their civic Appreciation Night~i:. February 10 at 6:30 p'~m'i at'.the Annandal~e Golf & Country Club. Council will SchedUle its .meet£n~ for 8:30 p.m. on tNs particulg? dar e. -"~- ~: _ & _ 2/69 8. The Ontario Development Corporation advises it is considering the application of an industry to locate in the Township of PiCkering. INFORMATION 1. Mrs. F. Beckstead extends thanks to Council in regard to her re-appointment to the Committee of Adjustment for a further three-year period. 2. Mr. J. Faulkner, Planning Director, forwards reminder of the Joint Discussion Meeti g scheduled for February 6, 1969, at 8:00 p.m. in the Committee Room, between Planning Board, Committee of Adjustment and Council. The Council has indicated that this meeting would be a closed meeting. 3. Mr. G. D. Hepditch, Assessment Commissioner, extends thanks to Council for the flowers sent during his recent illness. 4. The Planniqg Department forwards draft copies of OfficialPlan Amendment #13, A 16/68, Pickering Nurseries, Part Lot 29, Range III. 5. Mr. Peter Brannan of the West Rouge complements those responsible for the excellent job done in keeping the roads cleared of snow during'winter months. 6. Mr. James A. Taylor advises the Notice of Appeal re Count~ Assess- ment has been completed'and served on the Solicitors for the County of Ontario and the Solicitors for the Town of Ajax and the Town of Whitby; and has been set down with the Supreme Court of Ontario. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. REPORTS 1. Building Department Report on 1969 Buildin~ Permit Applications by category for the year 1969o Category A 47 Category B 57 Category C 2 ~ Total 106 , Copies to Council. 2. Pickering Township Police Department Annual Report - 1968. Copies to Council. Trench Excavators Protection Act - Annual Report 1968. Copies to Council. IY~) BY-LAWS By-Law Number 3581 - Third Reading The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor R. Mason, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3581, to authorize the construction of a fire hall, part Lot 19, Concession l, and authorize the borrowing of $150,OOO.O0 upon debentures for that purpose, 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 ~orporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED _ /69 By-~aw Number 3607 ~ Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Picketing tS provide for the collection of taxes for the year 1969, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 3607 to provide for the collection of taxes for the year 1969 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. Kruger, seconded by Councillor R. Mason, moves that the report of the committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3607 be adopted, and that the said By-~aw be now read a Third Tim~ and PASSED that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-Law Number 3608 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Picketing to dedicate part of Lot 35, Concession 8 as public highway, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik moves that By-law Number 3608 to dedicate part of Lot 35, Concession 8 as public highway 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 ~s ~ read. ~ Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3608 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 3609 Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Picketing to dedicate Part Lot 19, Range III, Broken Front ConcessiOn, Township of Picketing, County of Ontario, as a public highway, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor V, Rudik, moves that By-law Number 3609 to dedicate Part Lot 19, Range III, Broken Front Concession, Township of Pickering, County of Ontario 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. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor A. King, movea that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3609 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 - 6 - 2/69 ~ By-Law Number 3610 1 Councillor A. King, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to appoint Re,ye J-Nilliam~ of the Township of Picketing to the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Advisory Committee for the year 1969~ and that same now be read a first time. Councillor A. King, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger, moves that By-law Number 3610 to appoint a representative of the TownShip of Pickering to the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Advisory Committee be now read a second time, and that Ccuncil go iDto Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor A. King, seconded by Councillor R. Mason, moves! t~hat the report of the Committee of the Whole on By--law Number 3810 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third T~me and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. ~ CARRIED By-Law Number 3611 Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger, moves for leave to introduce a By-lam of the Township of Picketing tb appoint members to the Township of Picketing Crown Game P~eserve for the year 1969, and that same now be read a first time. Bill Newman t Lorne Jones Clare Balsdon Howard Plaxton Henry Westney Sidney Pugh William Mitchell ~ H. Spang ~ V. Rudik- Council ~ R. Mason - CoUncil Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 3611 to appoint members to the Township of Pickering Crown Game Preserve 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 V. Rudik, seconded by Ccuncillor A. King, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3611 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 3612 Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, seconded by Coancillor R. Mason, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Picketing to appoint Chester S. Ufnal as a member to the Board of Directors of the Ajax and Picketing General Hospital for the year 1969, and that same now be read a first time. Deputy Reeve Chatten, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, moves that By-law Number 3612 to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital for the year 1969 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. - 7- a/69 Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, seconded by Councilldr J. Kruger,?moves that the report of the Committee of the ~hole on By-law Number 3612 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 BM-Law Number 3613 Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to appoint ~r. Glen E. Julian as a member to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for the year 1969, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor R. Mason, races that By-law Number 3613 to appoint a member to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for the year 1969 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 V. Rudik, seconded by Cou~aillor J. Kruger, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3613 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a-Th~ird Time and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED By-Law Number 3614 Councillor R. Mason, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Picketing ~o appoint members to the Picketing Township Parks and Recrea~tion Committee, and that same now be read a first time. Reeve J. R. Willie~s Deputy Reeve R. Chatten Councillor V. Rudik Councillor R. Mason Councillor D. Kitchen Councillor A. King Councillor J. Kruger Councillor R. Mason, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that By-law Number 3614 to appoint members to the Picketing Township Parks and Recreation Committee be now read a secqnd 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. Mason, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3614 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 3615 Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Picketing to adopt Amendment No. 13 to the Official Plan of the Township of Picketing, Planning Area, as recommended by Planning Board, and that same now be read a first time. Councillor V. Rudik seconded by Councillor J. Kruger, moves that By-law Number ~615 to adopt Amendment No. 13 to the Official Plan of the Township of Picketing, Planning Area as recommended by Planning Board 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 V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3615 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 Council reviewed a draft By-law for the appointment of members tO the Pickering Township Public Library Board. It was their wish that the v~rious School Boards be approached to determine whether the previous (68) aPpointed members are to remain or whether alt®~recommendations are b~ing considered. This By-law was tabled until this matter is clarified. (VII!)~ RESOLUTIONS l~olution #Z/69 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor..Rudik, that the Clerk inform Evans Turf Farms Limited that thexr sug6es- tion of a compromise as indicated in their letter of January 6th, 1969 is not acceptable and further that a letter be sent by registered mail ackrowledging receipt of part payment of She total account of $828.00 as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, January 13, 1969. CARRIED Resolution #3/69 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded b.y Councillor V. Rudik, that the Township of Picketing assume 10~ of the 1968 election costs with the balance being apportioned on the basis of assess- ment of school support, as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Whole Council, January 13, 1969. CARRIED Resolution #&/69 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that whereas the Township of Pickering has employed Bell Gouinlock and Company Limited as fiscal agents for the years 1963-1964- 1965-1966-1967-1968; AND WHEREAS in prior years they were the successful tenderers on 90 percent of our debentures issued; AND WHEREAS Bell Gouinlock and Company Limited are fully familiar with the problems and needs of the Township of Picketing; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that this Council appoint Bell Gouinlock and Company Limited as fiscal agents for the Township of Picketing for the year 1969; AND THAT they act as agents under the same finaicial agrgement as in previous years. CARRIED Resolution #5/69 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik that the question of fluoridation of the Municipal water supply be placed on the ballot for the 1969 election. CARRIED - 9 - 2/69 ~tions i. Moved by Councillor R~ Mason, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik,. · ~hat the ontario Provincial Department of Education be requested to establish the necessary legislation to - (a) Prohibit recreation services in a municipality to falI under the jurisdiction and control of the local or regional!Boards of Education and, further, that the existing system be maintained and expanded, i.e. Youth and Recreation Branch, (b) That community school programmers be hired and grantsbe established, it being understood that these programmers will co-ordinate the school use with education and recreation needs, and (c) Instruct local Boards of Education to - (i)Open up their elementary and secondary schools to use by the whole community, and (ii) Design all new schools and renovations and additions to existing schools so they will serve a community purpose. And that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. William Newman, MPP; Coun=F of Ontario Board of Education; and County of Ontario Separate School Board, for their information. TABLED Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. - l0- 2/69 SCHEDULE .,OF ,ETZNQS January 21 8:00 p.m. Amalgamated Twp. Game Commission-Committee Rm. 21 8:00 p.m. East District Joint Planning Committee 22 8:00 p.m. Road Committee 23 8:00 p.m. Planning Board January 27 8:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Council 28 3:30 p.m. Minister of Municipal Affairs, Room 801,Bay St. 28* 8:00 p.m. Finance Committee *Also Road Need Study 30 8:00 p.m. Committee of Adjustment 30 8:00 p.m. Library Board February 3 8:00 p.m. Council ~ 8:00 p,m. Planning Committee 5 8:00 p.m. P.U.C. 6 8:00 p.m. Joint Planning, CommitSee of Adjustment and Council (Closed) February l0 6:30 p.m. Rotary Club, Civic Appreciation Night - Annandale Gol£ & Country Club - Dept. Heads & Couumll lO 8:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole Council ll 8:00 p.m. Museum Board 12 8:00 p.m. Fire & By-Law Committees 13 8:00 p.m. Committee of Adjustment February 17 8:00 p.m. Council 18 8:00 p.m. East District Joint Planning Committee 19 8:00 p.m. Road Committee 20 8:00 p.m. Planning Board February 24 8:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Council 26 8:00 p.m. Finance Committee 27 8:00 p.m. Library Board 27 8:00 p.m. Committee of Adjustment ADJOURNMENT Moved by Deputy Reeve R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor A. King, that this meeting now adjourn at 11:45 p.m.