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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 6, 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,the SIXTH day of DECEMBER, 1965, at EIGHT o'clock p. m. PRESENT: C. W. Laycox, in the Chair Mrs. J. McPherson Harvey Spang Donald Waring Hubert Wank Arriving at 9 p. m.: Arriving at 9:55 p.m. W. G. Newman John Campbell D. J. Plitz, Clerk MINUTES ) MOVED by Mr. Newman. seconded by Mr. Waring, that minutes of meeting held November 1. 1965. be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mrs. McPherson. that minutes of meeting held November l5, 1965. be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Waring, that minutes of meeting held November 22, 1965, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Spang, that minutes of meeting held November 23. 1965, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank. seconded by Mr. Waring, that minutes of meeting held November 24, 1965, be adopted. CARRIED The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered: 1 1. School Area 2 provides Council members with copies of a brief to be presented to Hon. William G. Davis, Minister of Education, requesting a study of the financial problems of School Area 2 and a requisition for assistance. Mr. T. R. Van Houten, ehairman, asks that Council give the brief its favourable consideration and initiate a study before final legislative action regaJ'ding the organization of Metropolitan Toronto is proposed. 2. Building Infpector's Report for November: For month of November, 48 Permits, estimated value, $587.200.00 This year to date, 541 permits, estimated value, $ 7,l78.465.00 Permits for 27 dwellings in November. average, $15,000. 47 units. Fees Collected. $14,287.00 3. George T. Zeller submits letter of confirmation thatœ is pleased to accept position of By-Law Enforcement Officer. (414/65) 4. Ontario Wat~r Resources Commission acknowledges receipt of request fro~council for O.W.R.C. proposal for water and sewage works. They advise that an arrangement is being made to conduct a regional study of this area. As soon as time of regional study is arranged, Council will be notified. 5. J. A. Taylor, Q.C., solicitor, reports on infraction of Zoning By-Laws 2572 and 3011 - erecting horse stable without b ûlding permit. No further action. - ~ & ~ l' r I 6. Mr. P. Poulsson, engineer, recommends that tender of Craftwood Construction Ltd. for sewers and water on Chesterhill Road for $15,571.35, be accepted. - 2 - 7. Plannfng Di~ector Submits: (a) Recommendation of Planning Board that By-Law No. 3044 (Waterfront Development Zones) be amended to include definition for dry sail storage, and alteration of yard set-back requirements. See Resolution No. 432/65, and Item No. 7 (Persons Heard). (b) Recommendation of Committee of Adjustment for Letter of Tolerance for variance in side yard setback in Lot 9, Plan 644, W. Fitzgerald. See Resolution No. 430/65. (c) Recommendation of Committee of Ad;ustmp.nt for Letter of Tolerance for variance in dwelling and lot· area, Lot 27, Concession 1, J. Pugh. See Resolution No. 419/65. (d) Recommendation of Committee of Adjustment to permit erection of residence on 2.9 acre parcel having 200 ft. frontage whereas 280 feet are required, part Lot 34, Con. 9, Wideman. See Resolution No. 429/65. (e) Planning Director advises receipt of phone call from Dr. R. R. McLaughlin congratulating Board on effective- ness of gravel pit by-law, evidenced by condition the Fitzpatrick pit was left in by Highland Creek Sand and Gravel Limited. (f) Recommendation of Planning Board that application for wrecking yard. part Lots 4. 5, Concession 1, be refused. Rochman Investments Ltd. See Resolution No. 428/65. (g) Recommendation of Planning Board to refuse application for dog kennel, Lot 35, Concession 6, Bachmann. See Resolution No. 427/65. (h) Submission of Green River Hamlet Study. See Resolution No. 43l/65. (i) Report on Canadian National Railway By-Pass - disposal of excess lands. e. C. W. Rump, Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada. acknowledges receipt of application to retain station at Locust Hill, and has forwarded it to the responsible parties for their consideration. 9. Canadian Pacific Railway advises Locust Hill station will not be demoli'sh'ed. I Application has been made to the Board of Transport Commissioners to remove the caretaker. ;LO. Clerk reports Consolidated Building Corporation accounts outstanding in amount of $30,186.78. See Resolution No. 426/65 and Clerk's Instructions (l). 11. Clerk submits accounts receivable write-offs. See Resolution No. 425/65. 12. P. Poul.sso,n. engineer) recommends Road Need Study; asks technical assistance and subsidization from Department of Highways, and ~ecommends a committee be formed. See Resolutions Nos. 422/65 and 423/65. 13. The Ontario Humane Society, Oshawa Branch, reports on "Martha McKenzie Kenn'el," and commends Poundkeeper (dog catcher) for handling these dogs in an efficient and humane manner. - 3 - 14. P. Poulsson reports on complaint of Adamson & Dobbins re Plumbing Li~ensing Board. He recommends a 3-man Plumbing Board consisting of qualified tradesmen not in the Township's emp loy. 15. Li~uor Licence Control Ins~ector has inspected Brougham Community Hall and recommends the fOllowing in order that future banquet licences may be issued: (1) Under liquor control regulations. he suggests that size of exit lights do not meet Liquor Board requirements. Should be 6" lettering. (2) Light for exit under front entrance should be square to wall. (3) Fire exit light should be located at entrance to corridor past the washrooms. (4) Passageway should be cleared of all obstructions. (5) Must have refrigerator. (6) The hall is short of washrooms. There should be two washrooms provided for women or two toilets, one basin. For men, there should be one urinal, one toilet, one Until these regulations are met the Liquor Licensing Board will not issue a banquet permit. Referred to Property Committee. 16. Winter Works Incentive Program approves application for installation' of' sanita'ry sewers and watermains on Chester Hill Road. The following PE~SONS, on MOTION. were heard: 1. Mr. A. Munroe. Lot 80, Plan M-36. wished to be heard in respect to the proposed provision of an allowance for a road from the rear of his property on East Avenue. He asked why expropriation was dropped to obtain Lot 80 for this purpose. See report of transactions on Lot 80, copies of which were distributed to members of Council. Mr. Munroe was unable to make representation, and trusts another opportunity will present itself. 2. Mr. G. L. Dobbin wished to object to delay in obtaining licenses for plumbers to operate in this municipality. His company contracted to do work for Hydro. See Item 14. Correspondence. 3. Mr. D. Burke, 744 Balaton Road, wished to report problem with children destroying his fence. Mr. Burke did not appear. 4. MOVED hy Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Spang, that Rev. Charles Long be heard. CARRIED Rev. Charles Long spoke on behalf of the residents of Pickering Ratepayers' Association on the problem of drainage in their area. He explained that ditches in the area were improperlY graded, culverts wer~ too high. Council took action by passing Resolution No. 433/65. directing the engineer to proceed with the necessary work to relieve the drainage problem on Shoal Point Road Rev. Long thanked Council for this action. - 4 - 4. Mrs. J. McPherson ûsked members of Council when the residents of Fairport, 'ea'st side of Liverpool Road, can expect construction to begin on the installation of the water and sawer services in their area. See By-Law No. 3063. Work on this project was scheduled under the Winter Works Programme in order to take advantage of Provincial and Federal grants. 6.. 5. Mrs. J. M cPhers on I on bll_lr M 1111-, \ Ill. brought up the matter with respect to notification to the Whitby Township residents re the 1965 election of trustees for School Area 1. suggested they were not properly notified and probably as a result these residents were deprived of representation on the School Board for their area. See Resolution No. 434/65. Mr. H. Ashton wishes to be placed on the agenda for Council's next meeting. Date set December 29. 1965. 7. Reeve Lalcox suggested council should meet with Mr. L. G. Hough (See ll(a) Correspondence). It was further recommended that a joint meeting with Council, Planning Board and Mr. Hough be arranged. 8. Mrs. J. McPherson reported on complaint made by Mr. A. C. Pink, Plan 818, Lot 4, with animals kept in a residential area by Mr. Wm. S. Carey. Have Planning Board check for infraction of Zoning By-Law; also refer matter to By-Law Enforcement Officer. 9. Mrs. J. McPherson reports on culvert replaced on Heron Street with a steel dulvert to provide proper drainage. It was suggested that the Road Department should absorb cost of same. Referred to road committee for recommendation to Council. Road Committee to meet December 13, 1965. lOt Mr. W. G. Newman recommended that the 1966 Council be advised to consider replacing the Township cars. 11. Mr. J. Campbell attended the opening of the new Frenchman's Bay Schoola and on behalf of Council expressed to the School Board Council's regret in being unable to attend this ceremony due to a regular council meeting held on this date. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4l1 ./65 MOVED by Mr. Newman. secon ded by Mr. Spang, that Mr. George T. Zeller be engaged as By-Law Enforcement Officer at the salary of $5,500.00, subject to a three-month probationary period. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 415/65 I T 1 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the Reeve and Tr~asurer be and are hereby authorized, subject to the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board, to borrow from the Canadian Imperial Bªn.k-~f Commerce...1!toney in excess of 70% of the uncollected balance. of the estimated ævenues of the Township as set forth in the estimates adopted for the year 1965 and that application be made to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of such borrowing. CARRIED ~ RESOLUTION NUMBER 416/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Township of Pickering Committee of Adjustment of November 18, 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 By-Law No. 3037, on property known as: Lot 9. Plan 61 .4, (Application LT 15/65). to permit the erection of an attached garage on the north side of the existing residence and to provide a side yard setback of 4 feet approximately, whereas a minimum setback of 10 feet is required. CARRIED - 5 ~ RESOLUTION NUMBER 417/65 MOVED by H. Wank, seconded by D. Waring, that the Engineer be authorized to prepare minimum road construction standards to which all township roads must conform when built; as recommended by~e Road Committee on November 3, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 418/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, that this Council does hereby adopt the job classifications and salary schedules prepared by Dr. H. C. Grant, and recommends that the 1966 Council act upon them. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 419/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, that this Cbuncil does here~y endorse the recommendation of the Township of Pickering Committee of Adjustment of November 18, 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 No. 3036, on property known as: Lot 21, Plan 820 (LT 16/65), to permit the erection of a dwelling having 1,176 square feet in floor area on a lot having 14,850 square feet in area, whereas 1.200 square feet in floor area and 15,000 square feet in lot area are required. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 420/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that By-Law Number 2977 be repealed and a new by-law be drawn up to increase the number of taxi licences from 13 to l6 and also that three additional licences be issued to: Mr. Squires - 2 Mr. Austin - 1 as recommended by the By-Law Committee on November 24, 1965; that all cars be in possession of owners, inspected as per police regulation, and that licences be obtained within 30 days of~is resolution. CARRIED YEA: NAY: Mr. Spang, Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Laycox, Mr. Wank, Mr. Waring. Mr. Newman Mr. Campbell was absent during discussion and abstained from voting. RESOLUTION NUMBER 42l/65 MÒVED by Mr. Newman. seconded by Mr. Wank, THAT WHEREAS staff agreements have designated nine (9) statutory polidays, including Christmas day; AND WHEREAS Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 1965; THAT this Council does hereby resolve that the municipal offices be closed on Friday, December 24th; AND THAT Boxing Day, listed in the said agreements as a holiday for Township staff. be observed on Monday, Secember 27, 1965; AND THAT New Year's Day. which falls on a Saturday, be observed on Friday, December 31, 1965, and the municipal offices thereby be closed on that day. CARRIED YEA: Mr. Newman, Mr. Spang, Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Laycox, Mr. Wank. Mr. Waring. NAY: None. RESOLUTION NUMBER 422/65 MOVED by Mr. Spang. seconded by Mr. Newman. that Totten and Sims and Associates be employed as Consultants to the Township to prepare a Road Needs Study, subject to the approval of 1966 Council. CARRIED YEA: NAY: Messrs. Newman, Spang, Laycox, Wank. Waring, Mrs. McPherson. - 6 ... RESOLUTION NUMBER 423/65 MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the Department of Highways be requested to give technical assistance and subsidize a Township Road Needs Study in a similar manner to what was done in Ontario County's Road Need Study. CARRIED YEA: Messrs. Newman, Spang, Mrs. McPherson, Messrs. Laycox. Wank and Waring. NAY: None. ~ RESOLUTION NUMBER 424/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Waring, that railings be installed at the steep part of the sidewalk on Old Orchard Road; as recommended by the Road Committee on November 3, 1965. O\RRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 425/65 MOVED by Mr. 'Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang. that the Treasurer be authorized to write off unccllectable accounts from 1959 to 1965, $488.84, as set out in statement. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 426/65 MOVED by Mr. N'ewman. seconded by Mr. Wank. that the Consolidated Building Corporation to advise further will not be issued unless the outstanding accounts, $30,186.78, be paid. solicitor write building permits totalling CARRIED YEA: Mr. Newman, Mr. Spang. Mrs.. Mcìlherson. Mr. Laycox, Mr. W ank, Mr. vi aring. RES{)·LUTION·N·UMB-Èft·42·'7i~5.. .. HQV£p··bY Mr. Wank,'seconded by Mr. ·Waring. '·that this èouncil does hereby endorse,thë, recommendation. of the ,Pickering Township U Planning Beard of Noveniber 25, 1965 and hereby directs that the ápplicaJiion (LT 17/65) for the operation of a dog kennel on property known as; Part Lot 35. Concession 6; being a parcel of 179'6" front~ge by 175' dep~h, 16cated 270' east of the Town Une; fronting on Highway Number 7; be refused. in accordance with the existing håmlet designation. the proposed residential designation, and the existing resid~ntial character of the adjacent properties. _ .,......, .. . ...... ...,... CARRIED RESOtUTIONHUMBER 428/65 MOV'E D by Mr. Wank. secon de d by Mr. Sp ang. that thiá Coun èi 1 d'oes .. hereby endorse the recommendation of the Planning Board on Nove1nbeT"25y1965~.- ·and'hereby directs that the application (A 12 /6 5) to permit ·the operq.ti on of an auto storage. wrecking, cutting and salvage yard on property known as: Part of Lots 4, 5; Concession l; being the easterly 765' 3" of the southerly l467·t 4" of Lot 5 and the wes terly 663' 1 1/2" of the southerly l46 7' 4" of L·ot· '4,be re'fuse-d.' CARRIED ..- ~.. ..... þ RESOLUTION NUM~ER 429/65 MOVED byl1r. Wank.seconded by Mr. Newman, that this Council does hereby åndÓrse the recommendation of the Township of Pickerin~ Committee of Adjustment of,November 18.1965 and hereby authorizes the'issuance of å Letter of'Tolerance that rlo aètion will be taken by tHe Township of Pickering for re as ons of varian ce from toe. Zoning By... law. 3037 on property known as: Part Lot 34. CQn'Ce-ss--ron·9-i··~in--g'· th·e·'s outherly 210'· of the westerly 632 feet {C 4-8/65), to per~it the erection'of a residence' on a 2.9 acre parèel havin.g 200 foot frontagE:. whereas 280. feet are required. .. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER'430/65 MOVED·by Hr.· Wank. ~ecandedby Mr. Waring. "that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation. of the .Township of Pickering Committee of Adjµst- ment of November 18, ·1965 and hereby autho~izes the ·issuance ofa Letter of Tolerance, that no action will be taken by the Township of. Pickering for reasons of variance from By-law 3037, on property known··as·:-- 'Lut 9'.·P·lan~ 641 .. (Application LT 15/65), to permit the et'ection of an attached garage on ·the nor.th side of the existing residence and to provide a side yard setback of 1 . feet approximately, whereas a minimum ;setback of 10 feet is required. . CARRIED - 7 - RESOLUTION NUMBER 431/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Pickering Township Planning Board on November 4, 1965 and hereby directs that the report on the 'Hamlet Study - Greén River' dated April 1. 1965, be adopted and the necessary by-laws be prepared accordingly. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 432/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang. that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Township of Pickering Planning Board of November 25, 1965 and hereby directs that in By-Law No. 3044. new Section 20A.l.8 'Dry Sail Storage' be included as follows: "Dry Sail Storage" shall mean the temporary open storage of watercraft on land during the normal boating season, but shall not include winter storage. and that Section 20A.5.1 (d) be amended to read: Open storage areas - 100 feet from any street line, 200 feet from any residential property line and 25 feet frcm all other lot lines. and that these changes be incorporated at the time of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 433/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the Engineer be instructed to proceed with the work necessary to relieve the water drainage problem on Shoal Point Road. Q;RRIED YEA: Mr. Newman. Mr. Spang. Mrs. McPhel's on, Mr. Laycox, Mr. Wank an d Mr. War in g . NAY; Mr. Campbell. RESOLUTION NUMBER 434/65 MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that contact our solicitor as to what course could be taken to the election of school trustees in that insufficient gi ven re the e Ie cti on. the Clerk with respect notice was CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the report of the Standing Committee on PUBLIC UTILITIES, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $12,659.64~be adopted. CARRIED MOV~D by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the report of the Standing Committee on SEWAGE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $22.483. 51 V\ be', ,adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the report of the Standing Committee on ENGINEERING, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $ 9,514.59t\be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the report of the Standing Committee on FIRE, recommending payment of accounts in the amoun t of $6,754.67 f',bš-ãd'opted. CARR lED MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr~. McPherson, that the report of the Standing Committee on BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4.732.73~be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on ~ROPERTY. recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $626.59~~e adopted. CARRIED - 8 - MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the report of the Standing Committee on POLICE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $l7,750.22,\A,e adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconàed by Mr. Newman, that the report of the Standing Committee on SANITATION, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of '$5, 74l. 900be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Waring, that the report of the Standing Committee on PARKS AND RECREATION, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $1,507.93¡'be adopted. œRRIED MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the report Œ the Standing Committee en WELFARE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $~6,137.83, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the repert Œ the Standing Committee on FINANCE, recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $573,958.50~e adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Waring, that the report of the Standing Committee on ROADS AND BRIDGES, recommending payment ef accounts in the amount ef $32;084.44,~e adopted. CARRIED BY-LAW NUMBER 3074 (two readings) Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Spang. moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to repeal By-Law Number 2977, which amends By-Law Number 2121 regulating taxis in the Township of Pickering, and that same new be read a first time. Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Wank, moves that By-Law Number 3074 to repeal By-Law Number 2977. which amends By-Law Number 2121 regulating taxis in the Township of Pickering, be now read a second time, and that Council go into Committee of the Whole thereon. BY-LAW'·"NUHBER 3075· Mr. Wank, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Pickering to classify Township Staff Positions, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Wank. seconded by Mr. Spang. moves that By-Law Number 3075 to classify Township Staff positions, 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. Newman. moves that the report of~e Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3075 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 3076 . þ Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Waring, moves for leave to introduce a By-Law of the Township of Hibkering to impose a special drainage rate upon part Lot 15 in Concession 2, and to repeal By-Law No. 3059, and that same now be read a first time. Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Newman, moves that By-Law Number 3076 to impose a special drainage rate upon part Lot 15 in Concession 2 and to repeal By-Law Number 3059. 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 mad. Third Reading - By-law #3063 The Committee of the Whole arises and reports the By-law as read. Councillor Wank, seconded by Deputy Reeve Mrs. McPherson moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 3063 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 - 9 - Mr. Spang. seconded by Mr. Wank. mOVèS that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 3076 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 CLERK'S INSTRUCTIONS . 1. Instruct Township Solicitor to write Consolidated Building Corporation with respect to outstanding accounts totalling $30,l86.78. 2. Check to see if E. Crooks and other abutting owners advised of Township decision to sell road allowance. 3. Contact Mr. J. Lynn and Mr. T. Carrington. of Rouge Hills ~ive. requesting a letter outlining problem which our By-Law Enforcement Officer is to correct. Reference: Dog problems and situation existing with respect to junk and poorly constructed building on the Dand. and Seeman respectively. MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman, that this Council do now adjourn sine die. CARRIED ~~lG J bi0 ~ ~--::' /) T , //' . '..... APPROVED 1965 Cle