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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 14, 1969 l:a/69 C O~N 0 IL MEETING A meeting of the Picketing Township Council was held on MONDAY, the FOURTEENTH day of APRIL, 1969, at EIGHT P.M. PRESENT: Reeve J. R. Williams Councillors - V, Rudik R. Mason D. Kitchen A. King J. Kruger Clerk D. J. Plitz (Deputy Reeve R. Chatten - Absent (_I) ADO~ION _OF .MINUTES Moved by Oo~mc&llor A. Kimg, seconded by CouncilLor J. Krugsr that the minutes of t~e Council meeting held on Mar~-h ~lst, 1969, be adopted as presented. CARRIED A. Councillor J. K.ruger made b~ief .reference to Council with respect to Resolutions ~376/68 and ~377/68 on residential control (new~ development) suggesting that since these resolutions have not received the support of the other municipalities within the County that this matter should be placed before the Ontario Municipal Board and the Department of Municipal Affairs in an effort to initiate action from the senior leve].s of government on this method of control. It was also suggested that those letters received from municipalities refusing endorsement of Council's proposal be referred to Mr. J. A. Kennedy_ at the forthcoming meeting scheduled for April 18th, 1969 at 10:30 a.m. B. Councillor Rudik made reference to the Museum Board minutes, taking exception to the wording used therein - "unwillingness of Council to pass a resolution regar, din~ the movin~ of the Parkin...Barns". He wished to make it clear that, had the Museum Board provided the facts and submitted its program with respect to the movement of buildings, Council would have pa~ed the motion in question. It was suggested that the Museum Board arrange to meet with Council in Committee of the Whole on the night of April 21, 1969. (II) DELEGATIONS 1. Moved by Councillor J. Kr~ger, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that Mr. T. A. Newman be heard. Mre Newmar~_.. represented Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham with respect to ~o J~_. Uunalngbam. M~. #e~ advioe~ ~ba~ .Ar. ~ Aaa nov. completed ~he work on the road between lo~o 8 and 9, ¢on~. ~, · and is ready for ~he lnopec~ion by the Engineer, M~, Me~aan expresoed his concern wi~h respect to t~e amcun~, of ~ime left before expiration of the building permit, which is 18 months from the date of issue (Dec, ~, 1967) expiring June 5, 1969. He went on to say_ t~at his client must be certain of his position before putting more money_ into ~h~s project, such as ~r£n~ing in the Hydro and digging a well. He is most desirous Mr. Newman stated that his client is willing to enter into any type of reasonable agreement; and fur%her, that he is not asking for any improvements on the road whatsoever. Mr. Newman was informed that before any decision can be made, the Engineer must report on the work performed byMr. Pugh on the road allowance; and fur%her, that the agreement between Cunningham and the Township must be prepared by the Township Solicitor. Mr. Newman was advised that Mr. Poulsson would be instructed to inspect the road and to report to Council at their meeting in Roads Committee April 16, 1969; and further, that the 8olicitom would be asked to prepare the necessary agreement. Coui~cil would act on this in the latter part of this week. 2. Moved by Councillor R. Mason, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger that Mr. E. Amerault, representing the Ajax-Pickering-Whitby Association for Retarded Children, be heard. Mr. Amer~ult pointed out that a qualified school under Township control would be eligible for an 80% grant on operating and maintenance costs. Included in his brief was a proposed budget totalling $3,552.00 covering 1969-70 operating costs. Of this total, the Council would be asked for $710.40. The balance would be absorbed by the Federal and Provincial levels of Government. Mrs. Anne Stafford, Home Care Consultant, offered further explanation and the desire of parents to keep their children at home and still have the opportunity of performing other functi~nm to help maintain their homes. The Council members were generally very receptive to the proposal suggesting that Mr. H. Pearce, Welfare Administrator, make further investigation and make this available for Council for discusaton on April 21st, 1969. Councillor Rudik advised that he had already gathered considerable data on this subject. The Council thanked the delegation for their presentation, advising them that further consideration would be given and that they would be advised shortly after the April 21st meeting. .(III) TENDERS 1. Calcium Chloride Liquid Miller Paving $58.00 per ton Allied Chmmical 55.60 per ton Bath &McLellan 55.30 per ton Canadian Industrues Ltd. 53.~0 per ton See Resolution ~78/69. 2. Calcium Chloride Flake Miller Paving .155 per gal. Allied Chemical .156 per gal. See Resolution #79/69. 3. Cold Mix Asphalt Miller Paving $8.20 per ton Consolidated Sant& Gravel 7.75 per ton See Resolution #80/69. - 3 - 12/69 CORRESPONDENCE 1. The Big Brothers of Metropolitan Toronto advise of the Third Annual Safe Driving Motor Rally to take place on Saturday, June 14, 1969 in the Township of Pickering. Advise Police Department. 2. Mr. J. C. Rodd, 530 Rodd Ave., Rosebank, requests Council to take some action re a drainage problem on his property, which he states was not present before theTownship installed water and sewer mains. Referred to the Public Utilities Committee. 3. The Toronto Building and Construction Trades Council advises with respect to the fire hall tenders, that Lynview Construction Limited, Whitby, is not in contractural relationship with the ~ Toronto Building and Construction Trades Council and is there- fore considered by them to be an "unfair contractor". .1~) ..... INFORN~TION The Hon. W. Darcy McKeough, N~nister of Municipal Affairs, in a letter read in the Legislature on April 3, 1969, regarding long- term borrowing, requests the Councils of Municipalities to give serious consideration to deferring, for the present, the con- struction of any new project that is to be financed from the proceeds of a debenture issue, unless the construction of the project, in the Council's opinion, is essential. Council expressed concern with the .lac~ of support from other ~ municipalities of our resolutions #376/68 and ~377/68, suggest' lng that under the situation as presented by the letter of the~, Hon. W. Darcy McKeough of April 3, 1969, that Council should make representation to the Ontario Municipal Board and the Department of Municipal Affairs to bring about effective control of all residential development in the County. The School Board is however supporting our resolutions and is appealing to the Department of Municipal Affairs seeking support of the Council's proposal. Councillor V. Rudik expressed his concern when he learned that Oshawa was proposing a 700 residential infilling program. Councillor Kitchen indicated he was against restricting residential building which would tend to aggravate the already serious shortage of homes. He was of the opinion that the senior levels of government should assume a greater share of the cost of education relieving the home owners of the heavy property tax burden. The request to municipalities to give serious consideration to defer financing of new capital projects was also referred to the forthcoming meeting withMr. J. A. Kennedy~ Q.C. The Planning Board advises they 9o not wish to charge their r~eomme~.da~ion o~ Janua~f2~, 19~9, in which they approved applicatxon A 18/6~, L. Kulyk, Part Lot 29, Concession 5. See Planning Board Minutes of Narch 20, 1969. See Resolution #83/69. 3. Mr. Irwin Haskett, Minister of Transport acknowledges receipt of the Township,s resolution re snowmobiles, and advises the situation will be reviewed at the end of the season. $. Mr. & Mrs. R. Braid forward a carbon copy of a letter sent to the Ontario Municipal Board in furtherance to their request for a building permit. 5. Drive-In Bazaar Ltd. - Decision requested from Council. No Action., - 4- 12/69 6. The Association of Ontario Mayors and Reeves, regarding the Bell Canada request to increase rates, advise they have joined with the Quebec Association to take action against the proposed increase They advise the estimated cost is $30,000. to $35,000. ~nd are asking each Municipality to contribute an amount equal to one-third of one per cent per capita to raise this. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. Provide figures. 7. Mr. S. Hosken forwards a copy of a letter he has written to Canadian Radio Television Commission re the instalation of Cable T.V. in the Township of Pickering and Town of Ajax. Council endorsed this letter and suggested that a letter be sent to the Canadian Radio Television Commission indicating their displeasure with Bell Canada in proceeding with the instalation of coaxial cable without regard to the respective municipalities. The Clerk was instructed to write C.R.T.C. and Bell Canada confirming the Council's stand on these matters. 8. A meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 18 with Mr. J. A. Kennedy, Chairman, Ontario Municipal Board, at his offices at 155 Queen St. W. (10:30 a.m.). {vi) 1. O~tario Humane Society report for the month of March, 1969 with comparison figures for the same period in 1968. Warnings issued...........................1--~ Number of dogs impounded.............. .... 72 53 Number of dogs returned direct to o~ners.. 6 -- Number of dogs taken to shelter 66 62 Number of dogs elaimed feom shelter by owner 2~ 7 Number of dogs humanely destroyed......... 25 35 Number of cats sheltered....,..... .... .... $ 1 Number of miscellaneous animals sheltered - - Number of animals rescued or otherwise assisted ~ - Number of calls for assistance answered 111 1~5 Emergency calls answered after 9 p.m. 1 2 Impounding fees collected $372. $270. Copies to Council. 2. Ontario Humane Society on Cats sheltered from May 1st, to December 31st, 1968. Number of cats sheltered 278 Number of cats placed 50 Number of cats euthanized 88 - by owners request " " ~' " 130 - sick Since opening the outdoor CatteryAugust 1st, 1968, we have not had to euthanize healthy cats. Copies to Council. 3. Building Repor~ forM arch 1969. Permits issued - 22 - estimated value $$36,350.00 Permits to date - 33 - estimated value Permit fees $818.50 Permit fees to date $991.OO 17 Residential permits est. value $24,000.00 each I Auto body shop Mr. D. Will 2305 square feet i Private garage 3 ~ouse additions and repairs Copies to Council. - 5 - 12/69 Engineer's Report on Local Improvements, Industrial Development, Palm Drive Developments Ltd., - Sanitary Sewers, Watermains and Roads. Copies to Council. lv! ) BM-L WS By-law Number 3653 - Third Reading The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor V. Rudik, se~nded by Councillor D. Kitchen, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3653, to amend By-law 3037 to permit the conversion of the existing structure to a combined funeral home, ambulance service and residence, part lot 19, Conc. 8 (A 7/68 - K. Milroy) 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-Laws 1. A By-law to appoint a member to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for the year 1969, and to repeal By-law 3613. t~h" Glen Julian regretably ha~ advised ~ha~ he musp resign from is appointment, business commitments do not permit him the time that should be given to this work. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. Clerk to make recommendations. .IVI ), SO UT ONS Resolution ~70/69 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor A. King, that the draft form of agreement for the Palm Drive Development be approved, subject to the Township Solicitor's recommendations; and further, that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement for registration on title, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council April 9, 1969. CARRIED Present to Ontario Municipal Board April 18, 1969, to obtain opinion on Capital Expenditures of this matter. Resolution ~71/69 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor A. King, that the Township of Picketing retain the services of N. E. Har~ley, Management Consultant for Insurance and Loss Control, to carry out the supervision of our insurance tender for the Corporation of the Township of Picketing for a fee of $1,0OO.OO as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council April 9, 1969. CARRIED Councillor A. King refrained from voting. Resolution #72/69 MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor A. King, that the Council of the Township of Pickering appeal all the 1968 assessments on the properties of Runnymede Investments and associated companies; and further, that the appeal on all other properties be abandoned, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council April 9, 1969. CARRIED ( Unanimously Resolution #73/69 approved by Council) MOVED by Councillor R. Mason, seconded by Councillor A. King, that the Ontario Municipal Board be requested to approve for the Municipality of the Township of Pickering building permits in addition to the 100 residential permits permitted for the year 1969, when, in the opinion of the Municipal Council the proposed residential dwelling will carry an assessment sufficient to carry itself financially and will not be a financial burden on the Municipality. CARRIED Resolution #74/69 MOVED by Councillor J._ Kruger., secgnded by Councillor V. Rudik, that Progress Billing No. 3 (final} dated December 15th, 1968 be paid, subject to receipt of the material loaned to Municipal Planning Consultants for the Official Plan Review, as recommended by the Planning Board, February 20, 1969. CARRIED Council instructed that this progress billing ~3 be clearly marked (Final Billing }. Resolution ~75/69 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor R. Mason that the completion date for the sale of Township lands to G. N. Chartier and Edward R. Mayernick, 4.5 acres, Part Lot 19, Range III, Broken Front Concession be extended from April ll, 1969, to April 21, 1969, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council, April 8, 1969. CARRIED Councillor J. Kruger refrained from votin& on this_resolution and also ~,equ®sted ~h&~ the minu~e of Apl-Il 8, 1~9, be corrected by removing his name as the mover of this motion and change to Councillor D. Kitchen. Resolution ~76/69 MOVED by Councillor A. King, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen that whereas no grant was made by the Township of Pickering to the Holy Redeemer Hockey Association for the 1968-69 season, Be it thersfore resolved that the deficit for 1968-69 hockey ,seaso.n .o.f $1,00.0:O0 .be _paid to the Holy Redeemer Hockey assocxatxon on ~ne dxst'lnct understanding r~at this does not create a precedent and fu~her that the 1969-70 budgets will cbe egnside~_ed ampere, el.y, as ~eeo~ded by the Finance ommlttee ~ar~h 27, 1969. CARRTEn Reeve Williams did a little research on the amount of money paid to the various hockey groups in the Township for comparative purposes. Amt. of Er.ant No. 275Boys. of._ ~ Grant per Boy West Rouge Hockey Assoc. ~$3,000.'O0' " $10.91 Picketing Hockey League 8,800.00 350 25.15 Holy Redeemer 1, OOO.00 i$0 10.90 Busing alone was well in excess of $8,8001 ~"~ Off ~ pe~ bom basis amounted to $2,880~ - 7 - 12/69 Resolution #77/69 MOVED by Councillor V. Rudik, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen~ that the Council of the Township of Pickering adopt the Township Engineer's report for the financing and servicing of the Palm Drive Development and further that the draft agreement be accepted subject to site plan approvals prior to the issuance of building permits, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole Council, April 8, 1969. CARRIED Resolution #78/69 ~ MOVED by Councillor ~. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor V. Rudik, that the tender of Miller Paving @ $O.155/ gal. for Calcium Chloride Liquid be accepted subject to the approval of the ~ Township Engineer and the Department of Highways of Ontario. CARRIED L Resolution ~79/69 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor A. King, that the tender of Canadian Industries Limited at $53.40 a ton for Calcium Chloride Flake be accepted subject to the approval of the Township Engineer and the Department of Highways of Ontario. CARRIED Resolution #80/69 MOVED by Councillor D. Kitchen, seconded by Councillor J. Kruger, that the tender of Consolidated Sand & Gravel at $7.75/ ton for Cold Mix Asphalt be accepted subject to the approval of the Township Engineer and the Department of Highways of Ontario. CARRIED ~solution NOV-ED by Councillor A. Kin$, seconded by ~ouncillor R. Mason, · ha~ the schedule oF pay For the voluntee~ Firefighters and application forms be approved by Council as recommended by the Fire Committee April 9, 1969. CARRIED Resolution MOVED by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen that Daylight Savir~ Time become effec~cive in the Township of Picketing on April 27, 1969, at 2:00 a.m. and that same be advertised in local newspapers. CARRIED Resolution ~83/69 MOVED by Councillor V. Rmdik, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, tha~ this Council does hereby ~rse ~he recommendation of the Picketing Township Planning ~,.rd on January 23rd, 1969, add March 20th, 1969; and hereby directs that the application (A 18/68) to amend the zoning from Rural Agricultural Zone 'A' to Highway Commercial Zone 'C3' specific, to permit the operation of a combined residence, restaurant, gas pumps and used car sales lot only, with no repair operation to be carried out; on proper~y known as the Easterly 132 feet of the Northerly 660 feet of Lot 29, Concession 5; be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1) Submission of a Site Plan for the approval of the Planning Board, with the site plan to also contain the following items: - parking areas - driveway to be hard surfaced - lighting to be directed away from the highway frontage - required front yard setback to be kept clear of parked vehicles; 2) The applicant entering into a Site Plan Agreement with the Municipality; 3) This approval shall become null and void in nine months (23rd October 1969) if the above conditions have not been fulfilled. and Council hereby further directs that the necessary official plan and zoning by-law amendments be prepared accordingly. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Messrs. Mason, Rudik, King, Kitchen No: Messrs. Williams, Kruger (Deputy Reeve Chatten absent from meeting) Resolution #84/69 MOVED by Councillor R. Mason, seconded by Councillor D. Kitchen, that the Council of the Township of Pickering adopt the Township Engineer'~ ~ep~rt for the financi_ng a~d ~erwic:l~of ~,helaud~ O~led by raAmvriveDevelopments Limited, Part Lot South ~ 19, Concession 1; a~d~r, that the Solicitor be instructed to, prepare the necessary by-law and ~hat the approvals be obtaine~ from Ontario ~ater ~esourcesCommissionand the Ontario Municipal Board. Motions 1. A motion to rescind Resolution #2~68 insofar as it applied to the proposed plan of subdivision ~-17737, Part Lot 35, Range II, recommend to the Minister of Municipal Affairs that draft approval be given to this plan of subdivision subject to certain conditions; and discuss with the Chairman of the Ontario Municipal Board the building permit limitation, and consideration of development where a 60-40 residential-industrial ratio exists. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. 2. Request the Department of Highways of Ontario to carry out a study to determine the feasibility of relocating the existing Highway 401 interchanges from Church Street, Harwood Ave. and Liverpool Rd. cloverleafs to Highway 401 fly-overs. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Council. The Town of Ajax advised that they wish to alter the wording of this resolution. - 9- 12/69 April 16 8 .P~m. Roads 18 l0 a.m.O.M.B. Hearing - Rootes Motors 18 10:30 a.m. Meet with J. A. Kennedy, O.M.B. (155 Queen St. 21 8 p,m. Committee of the Whol~ Council 22 8 p.m. Budgets 23 8 p.m. Budgets 25 8 p.m. Cent~y City - Uxbridge 28 8 p.m. Co~i~ee of ~he ~ole Co~cil 30 8 p.m. Fin~ce ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor J. Kruger, seconded by Councillor A. King that this meeting of Council now adjourn to reconvene into Committee of the Whole to meet with the Architects for the new Fire Hall. (10:O0 p.m.)