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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 7, 1965 M U N I C I PAL B U I L DIN G B R 0 UGH A M A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY,fue SEVENTH day of ~, 1965, at EIGHT o'clock p.m. PRESENT: C. W. Laycox, in the Chair Mrs. J. McPherson H. Spang Wm. G. Newman D. Waring J. Campbell H. Wank D. J. PIitz, Clerk It was AGREED that Council meet as Committee of the Whole on the night of June 11th, 1965, with Mr. L. .Shankman to discuss various problems which noW exist in the Bay Ridges subdivision, and that a further meeting with the ratepayers of Bay Ridges be arranged for the night of June 18th.~1965, at 8 p.m. Clerk to contact the principals involved to advise of these meetings. MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Waring, that Mr. Gordon Devonshire be heard. CARRIED Mr. Devonshire was here on behalf of his client, Perpetual Industries Limited, and to object strongly to the decision of Council, feeling his client's offer to purchase Township property (4.99 acres in part Lot 20, Concession l) did not receive proper consideration. Council's acceptance of the offer from Brian C. Stark was, in his opinion, premature, since it was agreed by Council a final decision would not be made until the meeting of June 7th, 1965. It was decided that the decision made by Council at their meeting of May 31st would stand. However if Mr. Devonshire wished to leave his client's revised offer with the Clerk they would review same. Mr. L. Winberg, principal of Perpetual Industries Limited, requested that they be invited to the meeting at which the By-Law authorizing the agreement with Brian C. Stark is to be signed. It was agreed that he be notified. MINUTES MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Waring, that the minutes Œ meeting held May 3, 1965, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the minutes of meeting held May 25, 1965, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the minutes of meeting held May 3l, 1965, be adopted. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 2l1/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the Rouge Highlands subdivision file be withdrawn from our solicitors, Stevens, Hassard and Elliott, and turned over to James Taylor, Q.C., for action. CARRIED ~ RESOLUTION NUMBER 2l2/65 MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that persons wishing to appear before Council give notice to the Clerk not later than Thursday night prior to the day of such Council meeting. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that this resolution be tabled for 1966 Council. MOTION LOST RECORDED VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: YEA: NAY: Messrs. Laycox, Wank, Campbell and Waring Messrs. Newman and Spang, Mrs. McPherson 2 RESOLUTION NUMBER 213/65 MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that if Ontario Hydro formally requests that permission be given to their contractors to work in excess of those hours duly noted in By-Law 1860, that the Corporat- ion of the Township agrees in principle with the Ontario Hydro request, on condition that if the Corporation receives ONE legitimate complaint, this extension of hours shall cease forthwith. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 2l4/65 MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman, that an Insurance Consult- ant be employed to review the Township insurance periodically, subject to satisfactory cost, as recommended by Council in Committee of the Whole on June 1, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 2l5/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Newman, THAT WHEREAS Resolution No. 190/65. passed by the Township of Pickering authorized a portion of Pine Road North in Registered Plan 377 to be assumed by the Township of Pickering; AND WHEREAS the street in question is. in fact, Pine Street East; BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Pickering that Resolution No. 190/65 be and is hereby rescinded and the following substituted therefor: THAT the Clerk be authorized to prepare a by-law to assume Pine Street East from Heron Street to the East limit of Lot 37,in Registered Plan No. 377. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 216/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Waring, that Resolution No. 172/65 be and is hereby rescinded, and the following substituted therefor: THAT Miller Paving Limited be awarded the contract for supply and application of approximately l50,OOO gallons of liquid calcium chloride at a tendered price of $0~~46 per gallon; AND THAT Allied Chemical Canada Limited be awarded the contract for the supply and delivery of approximately lOO tons of flakedœlcium chloride at the tendered price of $52.10 per ton. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 217/65 MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the claim of Mr. Don Machinter for one cattle beast be refused; as recommended by Council on Committee of the Whole on Finance on June 1. Ð65. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 218/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the following salary ~chedule be established: (a) Assistant to Engineer, Mr. R. Hutchinson, $7,000 per annum (b) Works Supervisor, roads and utilities, $6,000 per annum (to be advertised) (c) Technical Assistant, for drafting, $5,000 per annum (to be advertised). as recommended by Council in Committee of the Whole on Finance on June l, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 219/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Wank, that two permanent employees be engaged, one bookkeeper and one clerk-typist; as recommended by Council in Committee of the Whole on Finance on June 1, 1965. CARRIED 3 RESOLUTION NUMBER 220/65 MOVED by Mr. Campbell. seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that a Salvage Licence be granted to Mr. Cornelius Van Hout, provided he is willing to post a bond certifying that he would not store any salvage on his property or in his truck overnig~~; as recommended by Council in Committee of the Whole on Financ~ on June I, 1965. CARRIED ~ It was suggested by Mr. Newman that a copy of this ~esolut- ion be filed with the licence copy, and a further copy be supplied to Mr. .C. V an H ou t . RESOLUTION NUMBER 221/65 MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Wank, THAT WHEREAS Resolution Number 207/65 awarded the tender for the supply of one Farm Tractor for a price of $3,148.13 to Charles Richards and Sons; AND WHEREAS this price should have been shown as $2,540.30; AND WHEREAS H. Pickering & Son submitted a tendered price of $2,534.82; BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 207/65 be and the same is hereby rescinded, and that the tender of H. Pickering & Son for one Farm Tractor at a price of $2.534.82, be accepted. CARRIED YEA: NAY: Messrs. Newman, Spang, Laycox, Wank and Mrs. McPherson Messrs. Campbell and Waring RESOLUTION NUMBER 222/65 MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the Clerk be authorized to purchase an exhaust fan and have same installed in the Council Chambers; also purchase an ordinary fan for the Clerk's office. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the report of the Standing Committee on FIRE, recommending payment of accounts amounting to'-$3,383.69,"be adoptecr:- CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Waring, that the report of the Standing Committee on ENGINEERING. recommending payment of accounts amounting to $4,263.78"be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Newman. seconded by Mr. Waring, that the report of the Standing Committee on FINANCE, recommending payment of accounts amounting to $1,395,469.79 ,,'-be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on SANITATION. recommending payment of accounts amounting to $7,236.85~ be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the report of the Standing Committee on PUBLIC UTILITIES, recommending payment of accounts amounting to $4,585.95 ,'^ be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the report of the Standing Committee on POLICE. recommending payment of accounts amounting to $12,474.65 "be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the report of the Standing Committee on WELFARE, recommending payment of accounts amounting to $5,534.47~be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Waring, that the ~eport of the Standing Committee on PARKS AND RECREATION, recommending payment of accounts amounting to $1,361.38 t'be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the report of the Standing Committee on SEWAGE, recommending payment of accounts amoun ting to $12,000.17 ,v-. be adopted. CARRIED 4 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the report of the Standing Committee on ROADS AND BRIDGE~ recommending payment of accounts ë-r'\01.::!":".i:1g to $23,323075", b~ adopted. .CARRIED MOVED by Hr. Campbel1- s::conded 2~'.í ;')'":-;0 ;·kPl'~!"·SCT"5> ,;,_r.e.t the report of the St anding Commit t;;' on in:'· LA\! ::~~FO¡'~C~HF N'j'.. roe cOffiiIlending P aymBnt of accounts amounting to $2,071,28~b~ 3dopt~d. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on PROPERT~, recommending payment of accounts amounting to $54~.4~ be adopted. CARRIED * RESOLUTION NUMBER 223/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the insurance contract _ Automobile Fleet Policy - be awarded to Mr. Cyril E. Morley for the premium quotation of $3,739.44. MOTION LOST YEA: Messrs. Newman and Spang NAY: Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Laycox, Wank, Campbell and Waring. It was requested by Mr. Newman that he be advised of the invoiced amount for the Fleet Policy received from Armstrong and Taylor. BY-LAW NUMBER 3023 Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves for leave to introduce a By- Law of the Township of Pickering to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of Township of Pickering and The Pickering Museum Board, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Newman, se~onded by Mrs. McPherson, moves that By-Law Number 3023 to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of Township of Pickering and The Pickering Museum Board be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole~ereon. The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law æ read. Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Wank, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3023 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 3024 Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Campbell, moves for leave to introduce a By- Law of the Township of Pickering to amend By-Law Number 2223 which regulates the erection of buildings, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Waring, moves that By-Law Number 3024 to amend By- Law Number 2223, whi ch regulates the erecti on of blildings, 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. þ Mr. Wank. seconded by Mr. Newman, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3024 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 Mr. Newman felt that this by-law should have an exemption clause inserted, exempting bonafide farmers. It was suggested that the Clerk contact Markham Township and request a copy of their by-law pertaining to this same situation. "" 5 The matter of the Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Pickering and Peter Dorosz was discussed briefly by Council with the fOllowing comments. 1) Copies of Agreement be supplied to each member of Council for study purposes... 2) Suggested that provision should be made for a one foot reserve at the northern extremity of the road. 3) Provision for a east-west road from Brock Road. It was suggested that the Engineer provide further recommendations with regard to purchase of truck chassis. Should the Sewage Department be able to carryon under the present circu~stances until September l5, 1965, the recommendation of the Engineer as submitted will be acceptable. Mr. Laycox commented briefly on the recent meeting held in Port Perry in connection with County Assessment and advised that the questions asked and answered during the meeting were recorded on tape and are now being made available to all members of County Council and Township Council members. Mr. Laycox went on to explain that the vote for full County Assessment is coming up in August, 1965, and expressed his wish that full co- operation will be received in putting this through, which will result in sizable subsidies towards the cost of providing equipment required for the operation of this newly created system. Mr. Newman expressed concern on the lack of co-operation between Town- ship representatives at County Council meetings, and felt the members should strive for unanimity in all matters beneficial to~od, sound administ rati on. Hr. Campbell asked the Reeve if he had any information on the soil test àt the site for the new Municipal Building. Mr. Laycox explained that ~e was advised by the architect that a new test is now being made as ~t was felt the original test was inadequate on which to base their çonclusion re building design. ~r. Campbell inquired if a date has been set for information mregard ~o Conservation take-over of Fairport Beach property. Mr. Laycox feels that this information will be made available on June 15. 1965. ~r. Wank had complaints in regard to the dumping of garbage and parking Qfcars on Old Trespass Road running south from Concession 1 in Lot 35, west of Patterson store. It was suggested that a barracade should be erected at the entrance to the unused portion to discourage further problems. ~r. Wank also brought up ·the problem of dogs in the East and West Rouge Areas. Mr. Laycox brought up the matter of the Rouge Highlands subdivision ~greement and as a result Resolution 2ll was passed. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Write the Dunbarton Kiwanis re the relocation of their present park site. 2. Memo to Department Heads advising them of the availability of tires from Dunlop dealer (Dunlop Tire Sales & Service Centre, 2869 Eglinton Avenue East) Toronto, at a 50% off (3 to 4% cheaper than Oshawa dealers) 3. It was suggested that we insert with Assessment Notices for postal area Bay Ridges, Ajax, that the postal address be shown as "BAY RIDGES, SOUTH PICKERING, ONTARIO'. County Assessment Department also to be notified. 6 Instructions - cont'd 4. Boundary Road Agreement between Township of Pickering and Town of Ajax for next Council meeting, June 21. 1965. 5. It was recommended that the Township property in the West Rouge area - 8.49 acres - be made available for sale at a price of between ~,OOO.OO and $5.000.00 plus services, should inquiries be made. The fOllowing CORRESPONDENCE was considered. l. Ontario Mayors and Reeves Association reports re 1965 resolutions and submits Conference material. Conference June 27-30, Kitchener. 2. C. S. MacNaughton advises re public hearings in fall of 1965 to consider briefs submitted by municipalities in Metropolitan Toronto Area on transportation. 3. G. Clermont. Special Assistant,\Office of the Postmaster General, submits further information on final postal designation in Township. 4. Department of Labour announces seminar - The Trench Excavator's Prote cti on Act. 5. Bailding Inspector reports for month of May: 45 permits. estimated value $633,800.00 Total value this year to date, $3,201.115.00 Total fees to date, $6.482.00 Tbtal Value to May 31, 1964. 2.804.475.00 ~GREED Council to meet June 21, 1965. MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Campbell. that this Council do ~ow adjourn to meet again on MONDAY, the FIFTH day of JULY, 1965. CARRIED (."..--... ~)... - -,...» / / c=>á.~~ 4\PPROVED t't j ~ 1965 ~e~