HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 24, 1955
M U N I C I PAL
B U I L DIN G
B R 0 UGH A M
An Emergent Meeting of Counoil was held on THURSDAY the TWENTY-FOURTH
day of' FÊBRUARY, 1955, at EIGHT o'olook in the evening.
PRESENT: George T. Todd, in the Chair
William G. Newman
Sidney Pugh
William G. Lawson
J. Sherman Scott
Lloyd T. Johnston
C1if'ford Sohwalm advised Council that the Toronto Humane Society will not
aooept dogs to be killed arter 6 P. M. Mr. Schwalm to get prioes ror a
killing box.
The following CORRESPONDENCE was read:
1. Proctor. Redrer~and Laughlin advised that they would try to rush the West
Rouge Water Survey.
2. L. A. Bouoher advised that Munioipality must secure permission to tender for
large road items rather than get approval after Tender.
3. Mr. Mowat. Provincial Librarian, submitted a brief' on f'ormation of Libraries;
suggested that if a sohool area were f'ormed in South-West Piokering, it would
be the proper size for a Publio Library; suggested a levy of $6,075.00 - 8l¢
per head, and tax rate or 1.3 Mills. Tabled until area f'ormed.
4. L. H. G. Kortri~ht asked that north half sideline between Lots 14 and 15 in
Concession 9 be olosed. R. C. Baker and Mr. Frame approved.
5. ~llJ Ritohie reported on Whitevale Library and appreoiated grant inorease
from 135.00 to $50.00.
6. A. Walker, President Civendev Limited, proposed installation of' water to 300
pro~osed houses in Concession 1, Lot 24. Price range of houses, $12,500.00
to '14,500.00
7. Police Commission, àdvising töàt theÿ hàve inst~ti~tê~ Police Chief' to oontact
Toronto and Soarborough about paying for serving summons.
8. T. M. Moore - survey of Martin's Plan in Conoession 2, Lot 33, 20 lots. He
recommended he be direoted to give approval to plan on best terms possible.
Council direoted Clerk to so advise Mr. Moore.
9. County Clerk. 1955 Requisition, $100,996.20.
,0. Police Commission - 1954 Polioe Report.
,1. Toronto Industrial Commission, soliciting $500.00 grant.
.GREED Planning Board meeting be held Maroh 4, 1955. Invitation to Mrs. D. Bishop
,nd Mr. W. G. Manning.
.GREED Mr. Fairgrieves be not granted a Kennel Lioense ror 1955.
~VED by Mr. Newman, seoonded by Mr. Pugh, that Wells Ritchie be a member of the
Ilanning Board. CARRIED
~ by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Soott, that Clerk be direoted to order all
lupplies for the Munioipal Building on requisition f'rom various departments.
CARRIED
~VED by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Pugh, that Assessor's orf'ices be enlarged
,0 include ~he south-west corner room on second storey of' Municipal Building.
~ CARRIED
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CLERK'S INSTRUCTIONS
1. Have Police Chief' meet Council at 7 P. M. Tuesday, Maroh 1st at Council
Chambers re Budget.
2. Inform Road Superintendent to fix large hole on Spruce Hill Road and level
approach to Police Of'fice when possible.
3. Let Red Cross have use or Township Hall - f'ree - on Maroh 2, 1955.
4. Mr. Lawson will prepare advertisements for a part time "Industrial
Promoter", to be inserted in Financial Post and Commercial News.
5. Direct Road Superintendent to instal a large blade on bulldozer, and
have garbage dump pushed back weekly.
6. Get prioe on heavier insurance on Township truoks.
7. Ask Fred Hicks to vaoate his quarters by August 1, 1955.
8. Mr. Prouse and Clerk inspeot Hioks quarters and report suggestions
to Council.
9. Get quotations on vault ror Assessor's books.
.0. Have monthly report on outstanding taxes ror each Council meeting and
amount paid dur'ng month.
.1. Get prices on dog killing box from Ivan Beare and Russel Gray.
n MOTION of Mr. Newman, the meeting adjourned.
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PPROVED ~.J I 1955
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