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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 28, 1967 36/67 C 0 U N C I L M E E TIN G PIC K E R I N G þ A Meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on Thursday, the TWENTY-EIGHTH day of December, 1967 at EIGHT P.M. PRESENT: Reeve C. W. Laycox Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson Councillors - D. Beer H. Spang N. Waller R. Chatten J. Williams Clerk D. J. Plitz Before commencing with the business at hand, Reeve Laycox invited the members of the new council elect to join the 1967 council on the floor. Councillor elect V. Rudik - Ward 1 Councillor elect D. Kitchen - Ward 3 Councillor elect A.C. King - ward 4 Councillor elect J. Kruger - Ward 5 Reeve Laycox did not make the customary year end report as he felt it would only be a repetition of what he h~d already reported to the electorate during the recent election campaign. Reeve Laycox went on to congratulate theaauncillor-s elect and to wish the members of the 1968 council the best of the coming years. Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson - expressed her disappointment in not winning the recent election but went on to congratulate and wish the new council a successful two years. Councillors H. Spang, D. Beer, N. Waller, R. Chatten, and J. Williams all expressed their pleasures in sitting with the past members of council and all wishing the new councillors a happy and successful term in office. Councillor elect J. Kruger -Ward 5- thanked on behalf of all new member elect the Reeve and Deputy Reeve and present members of council and wished all of them a happy new year. ,(I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES t Moved by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson seconded by Councillor N. Waller that the minutes of council meeting of December 4, 1967 be adopted with the following amendment. Resolution #391/67 be shown as 12st and not Carried. (II) ACCOUNTS MOVED by Councillor John Williams, seconded by Councillor H. Spang that the report of the Standing Committee on FINANCE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $304,056.98 be adopted. See Note 1; Page 2 CARRIED MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson that the report of the Standing Committee on PLUMBING & BUILDING, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $519.10 be adopted. ~. CARRIED .- -2- 36/67 MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, that the report of the Standing Committee on PROPERTY, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $1,976.09 be adopted. CARRIED þ MOVED by Councillor H. Spangt seconded by Councillor N. Waller that the report of the Standing Committee on By-LAW ENFORCEMENT, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,481.74 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that the report of the Standing Committee on PARKS & RECREATION, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $5,051.14 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. SpangL that the report of the Standing Committee on POLIC~, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $21,785.86 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang that the report of the Standing Committee on FIRE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $20,616.43 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson that the report of the Standing Committee on PUBLÍC UTILITIES, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $3,768.59 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor R. Chat ten, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, that the report of the Standing Committee on SEWAGE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $10,444.54 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J. Williams that the report of the Standing Committee on ENGINEERING, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,222.02 be adopted. CARRIED þ MOVED by Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on SANITATION, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,731.38 be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor J. Williams, that the report of the Standing Committee on WELFAREl recommending payment of accounts in the amount of ~7,769.14 be adopted CARRIED Note 1; FINANCE - Murray Carsnn Construction-$2,625.00- Claremont Fire Hall - Clerk to investigate reason for this expenditure. -3- 36/67 MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson, seconded þ'y Councillor H. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on ROADS & BRIDGES, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $53,239.39 be adopted. CARRIED þ íIII) INFORMATION ".,' 1. Ontario School Trustees2 and Municipal Councillors~ Association Inc. are soliciting membership to this organization which provides a provincial meeting place for all who are elected or appointed to administer the affairs of their communities. They welcome Councils advice, guidance and support in the year. 2. Pickering Township Professional Firefighters Association have submitted amendments to the Barg- gaining Agreement between the Township and the Firefighters. Copies to Council. 3. Ferguson, Montgomery, Cassels & Mitchell have advised that His Honour Judge W. F. Rodgers has been appointed the Chairman for the Arbitration Board Re: Township of Pickering and Professional FirefightersV Association, Local 1632. Copies to Council. 4. The Ontario Municipal Board give approval for tender call of the addition to the Dunbarton High School. (32 rooms). Copies to Council 5. Department of Highways advise that the Townships request to have traffic signals installed at Highway No. 2 has been turned down. Copies to Council. 6. Metro Toronto Planning Board advise that a meeting will be held on Wednesday January 10, 1969 at 7:30 p.m. in the MacKenzie Room, Toronto City Hall to receive the Technical Committee's Report. Council representation is requested. (IV) REPORTS 1. Planning Report No. 108 - Location of Scrap Metal Industry. Copies to Council. Referreà to 1968 Council. þ 2. Letter from P. H. Poulsson Re: Planning Dept. Draft Pl~ns A-8/67 Justine Holdings Ltd., Copies to Council. Referred to 1968 Council. I' 3. Comnletion of the.~~:Lel.on property tax in the Town- shit) ,of . Pickerin"'f~t ~ubmission to the Prime Minister of Ontario as requ~8têd by Resolution No. 111/67. Se~ Regolution #394/67. Copies to Counc il. -4- 36/67 Clerk's Instructions- þ Clerk to arrange a meeting with the Premier of Ontario, The Honourable J. Roberts through our local Provincial representative, Mr.Vlm. G. Newman, and that the meèting is to include a delegation of the Township Council and it is to be held before the cabinet. The purpose of the meeting is to present a petition and the Township's brief on municipal taxation (tax study) as prepared by the munici1;>al staff. See Resolution # 394/67. (v) BY-lAWS By-Law Number 3413 Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Townshi? of Pickering to amend by-law numbers 2915 and 2605 re: the street numbering of the continuation of Annland Street formerly known as Bay Street and that same now be read a first time. Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves that By-law Number 3413 to amend by-law numbers 2915 and 2605 re: the street numbering of the continuation of Annland Street formerly known as Bay Street be now ~ead a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and report3 the By-law as read. Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor R. Chat ten, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By- law Number 3413 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Th;'rd Time and PASSED, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of The Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED. BjT-Law Number 3414 Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to appoint a member to the Pickering District High School Board for a three year term and that same now be read a first time. þ Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, moves that By-law Number 3414 to appoint a member to the Pickering District High School Board for a three year ter.m be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Conunittee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. -5- 36/67 Councillor n. Beer, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3414 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 Cot'pora~ion be affixed thereto. þ CARRIED . By-Law Number 3415 Councillor R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of The Township of Pickering to appoint a member to the Pickering District High School Board and that same now be read a first time. Councillor R. Chatten# seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, moves that By-law Number 3415 to appoint a member to the Pickering District High School 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 R. Chatten, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3415 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. CAlUUBJ) . By-Law Number 3416 Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to dedicate a one foot reserve on the north side of Fanfare Ave. as a public highway be now read a second time, and that council go into Committee of the ~ole thereon. £Jeputv MeeveJ. L. McPherson. seconded by Councillor a. Chattea, moves that By-law Number 3416 to dedicate a one foot reserve on the north side of Fanfare Ave. as 8, public highway be.ae.... reed a eecoað tille. and that Counoil go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By- law as read. þ Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves that the report of the Committee of the Canmittee of the Whole on By-law Number 3416 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 Tbe Corporation be affixed therei:o. CARRIED. ·,' -6- 36/67 By-LaW Number 3417 Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to authorize execution of a Quit Claim Deed to Davey and a Quit Claim Deed to Kormos and that same be read a first time. þ Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, moves that By-law Number 3417 to authorize execution of a Quit Claim Deed to Davey and a Quit Claim Deed to Kormos 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. Will tams, seconded by Councillor D. Beer. moves that the report of the Canmittee of the Whole on By-law Number 3417 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 . J!!J RESOLUTIœs Resolution # 393/67 MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the building inspector be directed to issue a builcU.ng permit to Mr. G. H. Lowndes, N~ Lot 15, Con- cession 8, Sideline 14/1S. Recorded Vote: Yea: Beer, Spang, McPherson, Laycox, Waller Nay: William, Chatten CARRIED . Mr. Williams - Amendment to Resolution #393/67 THAT the Road adjacent to the property is in a condition acceptable to the Township and that the permit be issued subject to the approval of the Township Engineer. LOST. Resolution *394/67 þ MOVED by Councillor D. Beer. seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that WHBRFAS the Councilor the Township of Pickering dir- ected by Resolution 111/67·that a study on the tax situation in the Township be prepared for submission to the Prime Minister's Office AØD WHEREAS the Tax Study is now complete for Council's endorsation A1ID WHERFAS Council have eÞQorsed said Tax Study <, ',,: t . ~ -' - 6- ( a) 36/67 BE IT RESOLVED therefore that the Clerk be now authorized to direct three copies to the Prime Minister's Office, together with petitions as submitted 1i>y the ratepayers. CARRIED . þ Resolution #395/67 MOVED by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that a By-law be prepared reducing the speed limit to a maximum of 35 miles per hour on - 1. Westney Road from 101 to Highway No. 2 2. Pickering Beach Road from Bayly Street to Lake Ontario and that the By-law be given two readings and forwarded to the Transport commission for approval, as recommended by the Road Committee, December 6, 1967. CARRIED . Resolution #396/67 MOVED by Councillor J. Williams, seconded by Councillor R. Chatten, that WHEREAS the sale of Part Lot 22, Concession 1 comprising of 4.96 acres to Keith Stewart Realty Ltd. was to close on December 15th, 1967 AND WHERMS subsequent to the acceptance of the offer an action was cOIIIIIenced in the Supreme Court of Ontar io ~eventing the closing of said transaction ANa ~ the resulting action necessitates ,an extension of time to the closing BE IT THEREPORE RESOLVED by the Council of the Township of Pickering that the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement providing an extension to the closing of said transaction to two weeks after the disposition of the action or December 15, 1969, whichever shall first occur. CARRIED . Motion MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that Mr. Harpell be issued a building pe~it to erect a grandstand for stock car racing t.ack on Township Lot 7, Concession 5. Recorded Vote þ Yea: Nay: Beer, Laycox, ¡-Taller Spang, McPherson, Chatten, Williams LOST. /""'" -- -7- 36/67 ResolutiQn #397/67 þ MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Pickering Township Planning Board on December 7th, 1967, item 2: and hereby directs that the application (A 15/67) to amend the zoning by a specific exemption to permit the operation of a Nursery School in association with the American Mentessori Society, on property known as Lot 739, Plan M-l9 (North-east corner Oklahoma Drive and Fa:ir port Road) ; be approved on the grounds that such is oonsidered a reasonable use for the area. And further directs that the necessary amending by-law be prepared accordingly. Recorded Vote: Yea: Beer, Spang, McPherson, Laycox, Waller I:~ay: Chatten, y.Tilliams CARRIED. (VII) DELEGATIONS A. MOVED by Councillor H. Spang, seconded by Councillor D. Beer, that Mr. G. H. Lowndes be heard. CARRIED. Mr. Lowndes appeared before Council to obtain clearance for a building per.mit to build a residence of 2,086 square feet on 13 acres of land in the N~ of Township Lot 15, Concession 7. The building permit was refused by the building inspector on the grounds that the property was not on a maintained township road allowance. ; \ Mr. LGwndes explained to Council that the Township grader and snow plough do travel the 8th Concession ròad to his property, but that the road is not up to Township stand- ards, however for years he has had no problems in reaching his property and he assured Council that he would not demand anything more than what he has at present. See Resolution #393/67 B. MOVED by Councillor D. Beer, seconded by Councillor N. Waller, that Mr. L. Harpell be heard. CARRIED. þ Mr. Harpell was represented by Mr. Arthur Maloney, Q.C. and Mr. Dean. Their appearance before Council was to obtain a license to establish, maintain and operate a classic automobile challenge course on Part Lot 1, Concession 5, Salem Road, in the Township of Pickering. Mr. Maloney indicated to Council that the appeal application to the O.M.B. had been withdrawn and their appearance here this evening was for a further appeal to Council. Mr. Maloney advised Coun"cil that the track would be operated 20 days out of 365 days and out of these remaining days arrangements would be made to DBke it available to Town- ship organized groups to use this track free of charge , .. -8- 36/61 under proper supervision. He went on to say that the race course would be a good source of tax revenue as it was intended to expend approximately $lOO,OOO.OO. Ref~r 1:0 R..41,,~ieR #"ðg})'., Mof,"tJ.-J - ¿,d/()¡Vt ¡J>Hj~ C;, t C. MOVED by Deputy Reeve, ð. L. McPherson, seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that Mr. Hugh Pugh he heard. CARRIED . Mr. Pugh appeared before Council requesting a refund of the $2,000.00 deposit required under an agreement between Mrs. Muriel Isabel Pugh and the Township re: the issuance of a building permit to build a house on Part Lot 9, Concession 8. He advised Council that a culvert had been built to replace the wooden culvert which was one of the conditions in the agreement. The Engineer could not recommend that the refund should be made because the Council had not set any policy with regard to standards for culvert in this Township, however he did report to Council 1Ihat he thought it would be a proper and adequate culvert for this road. Under the circumstance Council felt that Mr. Poulsson should make a report and that this matter should be placed before the 1968 Road Committee at their first meeting in the new year. MOVED by Deputy Reeve Mrs. J. L. McPherson" seconded by Councillor H. Spang, that the matter between Mr. Pugh and the Township of Pickering be referred to the Road Committee, 1968. CARRIED . MOVED by Councillor N. Waller, seconded by Deputy Reeve J. L. McPherson, that this Meeting do now adjourn 11:25 p.m., December 28, 1967. CARRIED. DATED I ~/ 13, 17.8 ~, ~ ','"