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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 15, 1965 M U N I C I PAL B U I L DIN G BROUGHAM A meeting of the Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY, the FIFTEENTH day of· FEBRUARY, 1965, at EIGHT o'clock p. m. I þ PRESENT: C. W. Laycox, in the Chair Mrs. J. McPherson Harvey Spang Wm. G. Newman Don ald Waring John Campbell Hubert Wank L. T. Johnston, Clerk The following CORR~~PQNDE~CE was considered. 1. Petition of 57 ratepayers asking Council to take action against Mr. C. wilcox for permitting the storage of cars and trucks in Concession 1, Lot lB. Mr. Ashton to prepare written report for next Council meeting. 2. Reeve's report on Audley petition re dangerous corner at Audley and Concession 1 .. Will be considered by County Road Department. 3. Mr. J. C. Rodd asks that Street "X" in Rosebank be called Cowan Avenue. Referred to Road Committee. 4. Mr. R. M. Brophy, owner of lot immediately north of Annis Street in Brougham, asks that he be permitted to purchase said street - 66 feet by 200 feet. Referred to Road Committee. 5. Glen Cook asked that Greenwood Road be improved. It was turned over to the Road Department. Being considered by Road Committee. 6~ Report from Road Committee re Andrew Dand's request for no parking on East Avenue and Ridgewõcd Drive. Under conside~ation by Road Committee. 7 .B~r R~d¡es Rate~a!e:s' A,-;oc~ation Y~eld signs t1lròughout Bay R~dges. Committee in 1965 budget. ask for· Stop, No Parking. and To be considered by Road Jownshi~ En~in.er re-pcrts on the issuance of Plumberts .li~ense. __I>eg.a,rtment of Municipa} Affairs asks all munici.p.a~ities t.o f~y J'fie new flàg~:t=-¡2 noon:rebrua4l5, 1965. - Ontariow t commission submit their 1965 budget. .,.. a ~.-h""O\P'ceEL . ,¡¡¡¡¡ ~5.5uo.1n,...;" l.lp--S:¡¡ rrom 1964-. 11.- ~¡mes A. Ta~lo~ advisea Ontario Municipal Board requires a hearing· on amalgamation of Fire Areas, It has been advertised. 8.. .9, 10. l2. . JamesA. TalloI' aalcs for a complete revision of gravel pit By-Law No. 2974: g~v6n two readings. 13. James A. Ta110~ phoned re road closing, Concession 2. between Lots 34-3~ Petty). Council can re-open or sell at any price after both abuttjy'g··owne.r.s...h.ave had opportunity to purchase, l4. Mr. Elliott. sQlicitor, asks that Council·get from McIntosh his promise to pay for street lights, etc., in McIntosh Subdivision, and make necess~ry agreements with Hydro. then Elliott will draw a new agreement. 15. Mr. D. C. Gibson regrets that he will be unable to accept the post of Chairman of the Centennial Committee because of other commitments. Agreed Hr. Newman cont act Mr. ILu '1f11Y. HtJtu8/l1'f 2 16. Chief Parker drew the attention of Council to the problem existing where the postal address of Ajax was used by other departments on summons to be delivered by the Township Police. It was agreed that a copy of this letter be sent to the Police Commission. 17. Mr. Dand of Rouge Hills Golf and Country Club objects to sewage effluent in West Rouge. Referred to Public Utilities Committee. The following PERSONS were HEAlD. 1. Mrs. Crichton and Mrs. Hertzberg discussed with the Township Council at great length the forthcoming campaign to be held by the Pickering Township and Village Branch of the Red Cross. They asked Council to proclaim the week of March 1st 'Red Cross Week'. Mrs. Hertzberg further made reference to the Homemaker's Services and the fact that this service has been operating at a deficit for the tenth year. The campaign objective for the Township and Village is to be $10,000.00. See Resolution No. 40/65. 2. ROVED b1 H~. ea~pbell, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that Dr. Rotstein be heard. CARRIED Dr. Rotstein appeared before Council and asked that he and his associate be granted a Letter of Tolerance in order that they might operate a medical practice from a residence located at the corner of Liverpool Road and Haller Avenue in Bay Ridges. He explained that they were on the staff of the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital and that his associate planned to live in the house. See Resolution No. 41/65. 3. MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Waring. that Mr, Hepditch be heard. CARRIED Mr. G. D. He~ditch addressed Council regarding the proposed fixed assessment of the Rouge Hills Golf Course. He suggested that before Council make a decision, the matter be referred to the Planning Board for their opinion as to the need for this open space. It was suggested that the Township was not in a position to absorb a temporary tax loss resulting from such an arrangement as a fixed assessment. Mr. Hepditch suggested that Mr. Dand present a brief showing the need for a fixed assessment. Mr. Hepditch agreed that in view of the Engineer's objections, no further action be taken on his request for building permits. 4. MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Waring, that Mr. Haller be heard. CARRIED Mr. Phil Haller of the Bay Ridges Ratepayers' Association presented a brief concerning the appointment of a new Township Clerk. He remarked that his Association had found the retiring Clerk, Mr. Johnston, most co-operative. In appointing a new Clerk, he urged that in view of the anticipated growth of the Township, Council consider only a man possessing an excellent academic standing with previous experience in a Township Clerk's position. RESOLUTION NUMBER 40/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the Township of Pickering declare 1st week of March as Red Cross Week. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 41/65 MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Waring, that this Council grant Dr. Rotstein a Letter of Tolerance to use a residence at Liverpool and Hallea..Streets for the purposes of a medical. pY'actice. This Letter of Tolerance to be only for 1 year and subject to the Planning Director's approval. ~ARRIED , ; .. 3 RESOLUTION NUMBER 42/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. dIŠcussion with County Assessor on a Go~f Course, that the Council of the Plqnning Director and Planning Board re~ort back to Council. Spang, that after considerable fixed assessment for Rouge ~111 Township of Pickering authorize to look into this matter and CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 43/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, that Douglas PIitz be hi~ed as Clerk of the Township of Pickering, salary to be considered by Finance Committee; as recommended by the Finance Committee, meeting as Committee of the Whole on February 8, 1965. CARRIED YEJ\; NAY; Messrs. Newman, Spang, Laycox and Waring Messrs. Wank, Campbell, and Mrs. McPherson AHEHDHIIT TO ABÐVE RESOLUTION J!O~tD by Mr. Wa~k, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that Mr. PIitz be appointed Ac~~ng Clerk and the services of an outside placement service special- izing in executive placement with the necessary psychological tests be used to deal with the applications and report back to Council. MOTION LOST RESOLUTION NUMBER 44/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that this Council give it~ unanimous support to the Clerk in his newly assigned duties and responsibilities and give him every assistance possible. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 45/65 MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that this Council does he~eby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board on February 4, 1965, and directs that By-law Number 2790 be amended in respect to Schedule 'A', outlined as follows; and further that the Official Plan be amended accordingly. That part of Lot 22, Concession 5, as shown on the attached survey by G. T. Horton, O.L.S. dated November 5, 1964 -- # 61 .-2517, be amended from Rural Agricultural Zone 'A' to Pit and Quarry Zone 'Q'i and further that such amendment be applicable under this resolution, until incorporated in a general amending by-law. Approval of this application being subject to the applicant agreeing in writing, that the proposed operation will be subject to the provisions of By-law 2974. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 46/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Township of Pickering Planning Board of February 4, 1965, and hereby authorizes the issuance of a Letter of Tolerance, that no action will be taken by the Township of Pickering for reasons of variance from Zoning By-Law 2790 on property known as pèr't Lot 19, Concession 6, Brougham, to permit Mr. J. Mairs to extend the existing non-conforming building by the construction of an exterior stairway, on the east side of tBe building, to permit access to the second floor offices. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 47/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Newman, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board on February 4, 1965, and directs that By-law Number 2790 be amended in respect to Schedule 'A'. outlined as follows; and further that the Official Plan be amended accordingly. That part of Lot 4, Concession 5, as shown on the attached map, be amended from Rural Agricultural Zone 'A' to Pit and Quamry Zone 'Q'; and that such amendment be applicable under this resolution until incorporated in a general amending by-law. cont inue d. . . 4 Re$olution No. 47/65 - cont'd Ap~roval of this application being subject to: 1) Equipment be kept off the road except during transit from one site of operation to another; 2) The water course running through the proposed site be preserved; 3) The applicant agree in writing that both the existing and proposed operations be subject to the provisions of By-law 2974. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 48/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, that H. A. Barton's Invoice No. 804, for dumping fill in her yard. be cancelled, and that Mr,. Bapton be so informed, as recommended by the Road Committee on February 3, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 .9/65 MQV~D by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Newman, that Mr. D. A, O. W~~te, District Municipal Engineer, District 6. of thQ Department of Highways, be advised that this Council endorse the use of inhibiters in'salt used in winter control, provided other municipalities and ro,d authorities agree, and if the inhibiters prove effective. as re90mmended by the Road Committee on February 3, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 50/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the Township will convey their part of the Old No.2 Highway in front of Crook's Service Station to Mr. Crook and that the Township will convey to Mr. H. Newman, on behalf of the St. Paul's on the Hill Church the parcel of Old High- way No. 2 which will be owned by the Township between the west limit of Crook's property and the west limit of the Church property, and that these conveyances be subject to easements rights for any existing utilities. as recommended by the Road Committee on February 3, 1965~ CA RRI.E D Messrs. Newman and Campbell did not vote in view of interest. RESOLUTION NUMBER 51/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson. seconded by Mr. Waring, that the request of Consolidated Sand and Gravel and Kinsale Sand and Gravel to allow them to carry full loads during the half-load season on the basis that they would supply and deliver free any sand and gravel necessary to repair damage to the particular road they had used and which had resulted in damage from lifting the half-load restrictions, be refused on the basis that these roads are not cRpable of taking full loads; as recommended by the Road Committee on February 3, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER IIIOS MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Wank, that Noel Marshall be appointed Deputy Clerk and that his duties be set out by the Clerk. as recommended by the Finance Committee, meeting as Committee of the Whole on February 8. 1965. CARRIED ~ RESOLUTION NUMBER 53/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Waring, that the salary of Mr. D.J. PIitz be $6,600.00 per annum. as Clerk, and that this salary be reviewed at the end of six months, as recommended by the Finance Committee. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 54/65 MOVED by, Mr. Newman. seconded by Mr. Spang, that the salary of the Deputy Clerk. Noel Marshall, be $4,750.00 per annum and that this salary be reviewed at the end of six months, as recommended by the Finance Committee. CARRIED 5 REtOLUTION NUMBER 55/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Waring, that each and every te~porary road closure and its re-opening by any and all contractors, suçh action shall be made known both to the Fire Chief and the Engineer; an4 further àby work near to a hydrant, shall be such that access be maqe to the hydrant; further that a By-Law be passed by Council govern- ing these conditions; as recommended by the Fire Committee on February 9, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 56/65 MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman, that this Council authorize the Reeve and Clerk to sign an agreement with Stouffville re Fire Department services, subject to the Fire Chiefts approval. as recommended by the Fire Committee on February 9, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 57/65 ~ MO~ED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the 196~ Life Insurance pr~mium paid by the Volunteers be rebated to the Volunteers as recommended by :the Fire Commi ttee on February 9. 1965. CARRIED RE~OLUTION NUMBER 58/65 MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Wank. that the Fire Chief call for tenders for the proposed fire pumper unit for Brougham and that the tender accepted be subject to E. M. O. grant being approved, as recommended by the Fire Committee on February 9, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 59/65 HGVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman, that $10,000.00 of the prdjected surplus for 1964 be earmarked for the purchase of the E.M.O. subsidized fire truck for Brougham IF available in 1965; as recommended by the Fire Committee on February 9. 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 60/65 MOvtÐ by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Campbell. that Douglas PIitz remain as Treasurer of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering until such time that the Finance Committee has had time to make a recommendation. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 61/65 MOVED by Mr. 'lank, seconded increased from $2,000.00 to as of J aDuary 1. 1965. by Mr. Newman, that the Reeve's salary be $3,000.00 together with $1,000.00 expenses, MOTION LOST RESOLUTION NUMBER 62/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman. seconded by Hr. Spang, that the Reeve's salary be increased by $500.00 per annum. as recommended by the Finance Committee on r.bruary 11, 1965. CARRIED BY-LAW NUMBER 2975 Mr. Campbell, seconded by:_Ml's. McPhers on. moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering for the collection of taxes for the year 1965, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Wanke moves that By-Law Number 2975 for the collection of taxes for the year 1965 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~Lew as read. Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Newman, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 2975 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 BY-LAW NUMBER 2976 (Two Readings) Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Wank, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering relating to the validity of licenses to hunt pheasants. rabbits and foxes. and that same now be read a first time. ~ Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Newman, moves that By-Law Number 2976 relating to the validity of licenses to hunt pheasants, rabbits and fo~s be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of ~he Whole thereon. BY-LAW NUMBER 2977 , Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Newman, moves for leave to introduce a By- Law of the Township of Pickering to amend By-Law Number 2121 which regulates taxis in the Township of Pickering, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Spang, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, moves that By-Law Number 2977 to amend By-Law Number 2121 which regulates taxis in the Tewnship of Pickering be now read a second time, and that Council to into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-Law as read. Mr'-Spang, seconded by Mr. Waring, moves that the report of1he Com~ittee of the Whole on By-Law No. 2977 be adopted, and that the said By-~aw 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 2978 . Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By- Law of the Township of Pickering to appoint a Clerk for the Township of fickering, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Newman. seconded by Mr. Waring, moves that By-Law Number 2978 to appoint a Clerk for the Township of Pickering be now read a second time t and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-Law as read. Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 2978 be adopted, and that the said By-Law be now read a Third time an¿ BASSED; that the Reeve and Clerk sign the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED Clerk appointed - Mr. Douglas J. PIitz BY-LAW NUMBER 2979 . Mr. Wank, seconded by Hrs. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to appoint a Deputy Clerk, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves that By~Law Number 2979 to appoint a Deputy Clerk 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. Wank, seconded by Mr. Campbell, œoves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 2979 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 . Deputy Clerk appointed - Mr. Noel C. Marshall On Motion by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Newman. APPROVED /~ð(í?C.# ~ 1965 Clerk