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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 2, 1963 M U N I C I PAL B U I.~ DIN G B R 0 UGH A M A m~eting of Pickering Township Council was held on MONDAY. the SECOND day of DECEMBER. 1963. at EIGHT o'clock p. m. PRESENT: J. Sherman Scott Mrs. Jean McPherson Harvey Spang Milton Mowbray W. J. Greening Ross Deakin Hubert Wank L. T. Johnston. Clerk MOVED by Mr. Spang. seconded by Mr. Greening. that Minutes of meeting held November 4. 1963. be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank. seconded by Mrs. McPherson. that Minutes of meeting held November 11, 1963. be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mrs. McPherson. seconded by Mr. Greening, that Minutes of meeting held November 18. 1963, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Spang. seconded by Mr. Mowbray. that Minutes of meeting held November 25. 1963. be adopted. CARRIED The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered: 1. Townshi of Pickerin Historical Societ asks for an additional grant of 200.00 for 1963 to pay outstanding accounts. The members are endeavouring to raise this amount by selling 1964 memberships and if successful, will pay back to Council what they raise before December 31st. See Resolution No. 339/63. 2. Robert Duck has resigned as foreman from Road Department as of November 29. 1963. at 11:30 a.m. 3. Mr. P. Poulsson recommends purchase of gravel pit and passing a Supplementary Road By-Law of $20,000.00. See By-Law No. 2836. (Ontario Research Foundation submits a favourable report). 4. Resolution that Treasurer be authorized to write off certain taxes and outstanding accounts as approved by the Court of Revision. See Resolution No. 337/63. 5. Building Inspector reports 73 permits in November. 1963. at estimated value of $680,500.00 - 60 dwellings average $12.200.00 each. 6. On May 21, 1963, Council approved an addition to Pickering Hi~h School of 19 rooms at a cost of $637.606.00. and Ontario Municipal ~ Board approval was secured. The High School Board now proposes 23 room addition instead of 19 rooms at a cost of $1.333.462.DO. of which $575,000.00 is approved for grant purposes. Board ask~ approval - 1964 Council. 7. High School has called for tenders for a 4 room addition to Ajax School which was estimated to cost $165.000.00. It seems that it will be built for $155.000.00. 8. County of Ontario Clerk submits a By-Law which appoints G. D. Hepditch Assessor of the Township of Pickering as of January 1. 1964. 9. Our Solicitors advise that our offer of $2.000.00 per acre for 30 industrial acres from Wm. Bryden in Broken Front. Range 3, Lot 20. has been refused. - 2 - 10. L. G. Hough asks that 12 acres of his 23 acres east of Pickering ~each be zoned 'A' rather than 'G'. Request has been forwarded to Planning Boar~ for consideration. 11. Board of Transport Commissioners advise that their Order dated September 9, 1957, for Rosebank crossing was for "cutting embankments and removing the trees in the northwest and southwest angles and to raise the north approach level with the track for a distance of 100'." Ontario Grade Crossing Fund will pay 60% or up to $1800.00. Road Department now checking to see if work done. 12. Fire Chief Lynde advises that commencing January 1. 1964, no fireman may work more than a 48 hour week so he asks for one additional man. See Resolution No. 341/63. 13. Fire Chief Lynde states that he ha$ inspected the Consolidated Building Corporation Sales Office in which dances are held and has made certain recommendations. As these recommended changes have not been made he asks that it be closed to public meetings this week and until such changes are made. AGREED Clerk advise C. B. C. 14, Clifford W. Laycox submits resignation from Industrial Committee. See Resolution No. 342/63. The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered: 1. MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Greening, that Mr. Gust be heard. CARRIED Mr. Harry Gust stated that he and his brother owned 10 acres in Concession 1, Lot 31, with 330 feet frontage and had been refused by the Planning Board to divide into two five-acre parcels. As the Planning Board appointed a committee to investigate, Council asked for a copy of their report. 2. MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, that Paul Meyer be heard. CARRIE D Mr. Paul Meyer asked that the United Missionary Church at Altona be permitted to add an addition of 30' X 40' to the rear of the church, notwithstanding that there would only be a 5' rear yard which would not conform to By-Law 2790. See Resolution No. 340/63. RESOLUTION NUMBER 337/63 MOVED by Mr. Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Spang, that Council approve th~ resolution of the Court of Revision passed November 22. 1963. that $5,022.86 be written off the arrears of tax ledger and accounts receivable records, as per attached schedule. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 338/63 MOVED by Mrs. cPherson, seconded by Mr. Deakin, that the Road Department purchase 400 T. Bar Steel Snow Fence Posts from Claremont Co-Operative fQ~ the sum of $306.00, which includes 11% Federal Tax, subject to the~þproval of the Department of Highways of Ontario, and that Resolution No. 329/63 be repealed. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 339/63 MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by grant of $200.00 to the Township (Museum Branch). Mr. Mowbray, that Council make a of Pickering Historical Society CARRIED - 3 . RESOLUTION NUMBER 340/63 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson. seconded by Mr. Spang. that the Council of the Township of Pickering grant a Letter of Tolerance that no action will be taken by the Township of Pickering for reason of variance from the requirements of Township By-Law No. 2790 in the matter of rear yard requirements on property owned by the United Missionary Church in the north half of Lot 30. Concession 9. of the Township of Pickering. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 341/63 MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the Fire Chief be authorized to advertise for one additional fireman to commence duties January 1st, 1964. This extra fireman is necessary because of Ontario Department of Labour regulations that no person is to work longer than 48 hour. during a regular week. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 342/63 MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Spang, that this Council accept the resignation of Clifford W. Laycox from the Industrial Committee dated November 27, 1963. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 343/63 MOVED by Mr. Mowbray. seconded by Mrs. McPherson. that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Corporation an Offer to Purchase a certain gravel property having an area of approximately 70 acres, consisting of parts of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 5, Township of Uxbridge. a a price not exceeding $50,000.00, and upon such other terms as the Township Solicitors may advise. CARRIED MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on ROADS AND BRIDGES recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $19,168.~1. be adcpted. 'CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Deakin. seccnded by Mr. Mowbray, that the report of the Standing Committee on. SANITATION recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $2,518.40, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the report of the Standing Committee on POLICE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $9,714.13. be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang. that the report of the Standing Committee on PARKS AND RECREATION recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $1.075.91, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that the report of the 'Standing Committee on PROPERTY recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $593.08, be adopted. CARRIfD MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, that the report of th~'Standing Committee on BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $4,216.58. be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank. seconded by Mr. Greening, that the report of the Standing Committee on SEWAGE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $2,314.80 + $1,874.01, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Deakin. that the report of the Standing Committee on PUBLIC UTILITIES recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $5,188.10 less 1,874.01, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr, Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the report of the Standing Committee on FINANCE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $239,181.41. be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mrs. McPherson. that the report of the Standing Committee on FIRE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $3,947.57, be adopted. CARRIED - 4 - MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the report of the Standing Committee on ENGINEERING recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $3.146.62, be adopted. CARRIED MOVED by Mr. Greening, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the report of the Standing Committee on WELFARE recommending payment of accounts in the amount of $5,969.98, be adopted. CARRIED BY-LAW NUMBER 2835 Mrs. McP erson, seconded by Mr. Spang. moves for leave to introduce a by-law of the Township of Pickering to provide for the erection of stop signs at intersections (C.N.R. By-Pass Road & Pine Ridge Road) and that same now be read a first time. Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Deakin, moves that By-Law No. 2835 to provide for the erection of stop signs at intersections, 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. Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Mowbray, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 2835 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 2836 Mrs. Mcihèrson, seconded by Mr. Deakin, moves for leave to introduce a By-law of the Township of Pickering to provide for supplementary road expenditures for the year 1963, and that same now be read a first time. Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Deakin, moves that By-Law No. 2836 to provide for supplementary road expenditures for the year 1963, 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. Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, moves that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-Law No. 2836 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 YEA: Mr. Mowbray, Mr. Spang. Mrs. McPherson. Mr. Scott, Mr. Deakin and Mr. Wanke NAY: Mr. Greening. DIRECTIONS 1. Treasurer transfer cheque No. 435 from Public Utilities to Sewage Account. (Mr. Plitz, on checking, finds this correct as submitted). 2. Treasurer send copy of Parks Board monthly report to each Parks and Recreation Committee. MOVED by Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr. Greening, now adjourn sine die. ........... that this Council do L CARRIED . l:6'u ¿' t'l'J}é/ , l~k APPROVED ~~ 196.(