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April 6, 1959,
Bowmanville, Ontario.
A regular meeting of the Town Council was held on the above
mentioned date at $:00 P.M. Town Hall, Bowmanville.
All members present.
Mayor W. D. Carruthers in the chair.
Moved by Councillor K. Lathangue,
Seconded by Councillor I. Hobbs,
And resolved that the minutes of the Council meetings held on
March 2nd, 10, and 16, be and the same are hereby adopted.
carried.
Delegations
Mr. Allin appeared before Council regarding the incinerator at
the rear of their place of business on King Street.
Moved by Reeve W. Higgon,
Seconded by Councillor I. Hobbs,
That this be referred to the Works foreman to work out a
suitable agreement with the merchants involved regarding
the pick up of garbage and waste materials.
Correspondence
1. Durham County District High School Board letter dated April
2nd, 1959.
At the meeting held in Bowmanville , April 1st at which all
eight municipalities were represented, the Durham County District
High School Board presented their building program for approval.
The program called for the construction of three schools - a 400
pupil school in Darlington Department of Education estimates the
cost to be about $1,300,900 and the breakdown of debentures cost
are outlined on the last page of the sheets of figures sent out
previously. Not included in this amount is a future addition
that will be needed in Port Hope about 1961.
This letter is a formal request for approval of the issue
of debenture, the engaging of architects and the adquisition of
sites. There is a great deal of preliminary work to be done before
construction can start. It would be appreciated if your answer
could be in our hands by April 15th.
The Solicitor for the County Council has furnished a form of
resolution that will fulfil his requirements regarding the issue of
debentures. Copies are enclosed. Would you be good enough to use
this resolution? Kindly complete three copies - two for the County
Council and one for the Board and mail all three to the Secretary
of the Board.
The Board appreciated the attendance of your representatives
in Bowmanville, April 1st and your reception of our program.
2. Newcastle letter dated April 2, 1959.
The Council of the Village of Newcastle wished to bring to
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your attention information which we fecI ought to be considered
Wf1Em your Council considers the app'.ication of the Scl10Jl Board
for i;entati ve app;'oval of its building plans.
The location of a School either in Clarke Tomlship or in
E8\'/castle has long been R contentious issue, and in shor't R
tug-of-wRr between two Municipalities has developed. At this time
it can be reasoned th~t both have a strong claim toward the School
now in sight.
While some equality in these claims may exist at t'lis time
a quick glance at the future indicates a different trend.
First, it is recogntzed by those who make a study of gro'N"th
and development the areas adjacent to railways, highv!3.Ys, indust-
rially and therefore residentially.
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Secondly, the Dcpart,nent of Planning and Development are
le8Yi'1g no stone unturneo to see that every municipality is cautioned
'-<""lin~vche pit-.ralla whi.ch lie ahe,',d for t'lose lI1u,.,i-,::i,aL ~,ic,s
,.0 are not plan'ling" conscious. The first require:'lent is th.. t;
thing:) residenti[ll be separated from areas desir:ned to be
agricultural. The folly of attempting to persuade Residential
Develorment wi thnut the; i_nclustrial aSSBSSme'1t ~o bear, in part,
the financial bu~den nf it has proven to ~o ~uinouE to many small
home otne~s as wpll as to -~~OSC ~~lO n2~:r tteir living through
A.~;riculture.
Thf) third cansi.dere,'cion is that undor the normal conditions
of the present time, and with not very much of the forecast
C'.'0wth ye'e buing ,It thGre \rill be a:'oraximately 75 miles (pupil
miles pAr day; marc trA~sportation per day involved in moving
'ehe presrm'~ school population northerly than in "lOving them
southerly to a point jn or near Newcastle. Can you imagine this
Rc_~di~cj.O:08~, t::';3..n~~;ror~a'~io:L1 l:Lgu:c.? in a fe..'i years when the gro~,.,Tth
factor be~ins to be a reality rather than a forecast?
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Oc:r Council does not s oek to eTaw you into any local squabble
or to Cn)B.te ,my unple'J.sant relationship between you and your
neichbou.'ing I'iunicipality. We c'o fecl though that both you and
"re ougl:"~ to look ahe:td \'iith a vision not clouded by any of the
,"'Cfct things that S0 nersistfntly appear.
Our sue;gestion is that this matter beselttled through 2n
~mbiased opinion and that the Board be requested to approach
the Ontario School T~'u.stk3s Council or sny other qualified
authority to act as a referee in this rJ2tter. lYe will El.CC8pt
unconditionally the ruling of this body,. It need not cause
.".ny undue delay but we thoroughly believe it will prevent a
serious departure from t '.ose standards v'hich we believe good planninr;
of the Area demands.
Moved by Reeve ~. Higgon,
Seconded by Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,
That this be left in abc;yance and a committee be appointed
to investigate the possibility of having our Om) High School
Board.
The following was appointed as the Comm1ttee.:
Reeve W. Higgon, Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,ClerkR.. B.. Reynolds.,
~. Ronald Parker letter dated April 1st, 1959.
I '"ould like to m':.ke application to the TOm) of Bowmanville
for wRter E"ervic~;s to my building lot at the corner of High and
O'dell Streets as I will be building in the near future i1nd will
need water on this pro:'erty.. There would be approximately 390 ft.
of water main needed to bring water from Concession Street up
High Street to the corner of my lot.
Thanking you in advance for any consideration to my request
I remain....
Moved by Deputy~Reeve J. Brough,
Seconded by Coun~illor A. Sturrock,
That this be referred to the Bo~rd of Works and a report be
submitted.
3. Community Memorial Arena letter dated March 13th, 1959.
Your letter of March 12th regarding curtailment of Arena
activities by March 31st has been received and studied.
Schedules have been reviewed and we will do all possible to
speed them along, however, as you likely know we have three hockey
clubs still in contention for Ontario Championships. Indications
are that Wwo of the Clubs will be in the Ontario Finals in their
respective groups.
If our guess is correct it will likely be i:~possible to finalize
activities until April 11th or 12th.
We appreciate Council's concern and will work closely with all
parties involved to conclude the season just as quickly as possible.
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Moved by Reeve W. Higgon,
Seconded by Councillor K. Nicks,
That this be noted and filed.
4. Municipal Planning Consultants letter dated March 13th, 1959.
We wish to thank you for retaining us as Consultants for the
Bowmanville North Neighbourhood Study.
vie will commence work on this project immediately and advise
you of our progress.
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Moved by Councillor K. Lathangue,
Seconded by Councillor L. Preston,
That this be noted and filed.
5. The Canadian Legion of the British Emprire Service League
letter dated March 21st, 1959.
I have been instructed by the executive of our Branch to
forward this letter to you in order to express our thanks to
you and Councillor Brough for attending our recent Executive
meeting and explaining the tax situation in regards to the Legion
Building. vie would also like to 8XprGSS our thanks to Town
Council for the interest shown in this ;rj3.tter.
Moved by Councillor K. Nicks,
Seconded by Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,
That this be noted and filed
6. W. H. Brown letter dated March 19th.
I hereby make a"plication to ctange the old Martin Senour
sign which Eliimgs under the Case sign in front of my store for a
new illuminated Firestone sign which I know will imDrove the
appearance of the front of my store and yet will not increase
the number of signs already erected.
Moved by Reeve W. Higgon,
Seconded by Councillor I. Hobbs,
That permission be granted provided it meets with the approval
of the Building inspector.
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7. Depart~ent of the Attorney General letter dated ~~arch 20th, 1959.
A copv of the findings of the Coroner's Jury at Listowel at
Listowel at the inquest into the death of Kenneth McLeod.
Moved by Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,
Seconded by Councillor L. Preston,
That this be noted and filed.
8. Bo~anville Chamber of CO~l'lerce letter dated I'1arch 30th, 1959.
To beautify our Town during the Christmas season and to
stimulate local shopping, the merchants of Bo~anville have con-
tributed almost $2,000..00 over the past four winters to our
Christmas lighting and decorating programme. I'1ost of this money
has been spent on purchasing and installing the coloured electric
lights along King Street and the Nativity Scene at the Library
Building. The string of lights also contributed to the success
of our Centennial Celebrations and are available for any future
civic events.
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In the belief that the Town, through its Works Department
is better equi}.'ped to maintain and service these installations,
we he!'eby request the Town to accqt theM as a gift from its
merchants. As funds per.,i t, the Chanber will install additional
fistures and decorations to further beautify the downtown area
and, with your permission will dedicate them to the Town.
Moved by Councillor A. Sturrock,
Seconded by Councillor O. J. Fresson,
That we accept with thanks this offer.
9. Bo~anville Chamber of CorrFlerce lett-~r dated March 25th 1951.
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At the latest meeting of our Board of Directors, numerous
comments of appreciation were voiced concerning the splendid
job performed during the past difficult winter by ~he Works
Department in removing snow and ice from our streets and the roof
of the Memorial Arena. Commerci"l tr3.velers have com~cnted that
our main street has been maintained in better condition than any
other lake shore com~unity between Toronto and Kingston.
I was therefor instructed bv unanimous vote to extend our
thanks and congratulations to Town Council for authorizing the
program and to Mr. Lloyd Quinton and the personnel of the Works
Department for so capably and efficiently carrying it out.
Moved by Councillor K. Nicks,
Seconded by Councillor K. Lathangue,
That this be noted and filed.
10. Strike and Strike letter dated March 24th 1959.
Following receirt of your letter of March 2nd last, we have
attended at the Farliament B~ildings in Toronto to obtain the
information requested concerning the Fort Darlington Harbour
Company.
We find that the Company was not incorporated by the issuing
of Letters Patent or a Charter, but rather by the Statutes of
Upper Canada, 7 William LV, Chapter 49 (4 March 1837) There was
a further Act in February of 1840 which extended the collection
of tolls.
By the 1837 Statute the Fort Darlington Harbour was incorp-
orated for the following purposes amoung other incidental purposes:
a. The Port Darlington Harbour COi'T'my shall be in law capable
of purchasing, having and holding t() them, their ~mcce,;sors, any
Estate real or personal or nixed to iJnd for th.c us.' of the said
COlTlpanj and of letting conveying or otherwis.j df;parting therewith
for the benefit and on the account of the said Company from time
to time as they shall dee;', necess'lry or expedient, the said Company
not to carryon business or banking.
b. The right to acquirs land for purpose of Harbour and rights
of arbitration (set out in detail) in caSG of dispute.
c. The power to collect tolls from shipping between eastern side
of Lot No. B and western side of Lot no. 14 (later extended)
There is also a provlslon in the Act to the effect that any tine
after 50 years from the making and cot:lph,ttng of the Harbour, the
Goverrutient could assume the possession of the properyy upon
payment to the share-'holders of the rJ()118Y paid on account of their
shares, but only upon it app,aring fro;'" the Company's accounts
that the shareholders had r8ceiv8d an annual avarage of 12 pounds
for every 100 pounds they shall be nossessBd of in the Company.
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You can S2e from the above l'1ention;;d objects of the CO~lpany that
it is given wide powers in relation to the holding of real estate,
even to the extent of leashing property as we believe is now done
in connection with cottages and boat houses, However, it is
perhaps a question of fact as to what jurisdiction the Company has
exercised over the Habour and would accordingly be deeDed to
ca.rrying out the functions for I-lhich it was incorporated.
The namGS ~nd addresses of the present officials of the Company
are as follows:
President, Dr. F. E. Ireland, Medical Arts Building, Toronto, Onto
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Secretary, Fred Depew, Bo~~anville, Onto
Guernsey McLellan, recently deceased, was the Treasurer of the
Company before his death.
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Mr. Fendergraast of the Royal Trust Company in Toronto is attending
to the Estate of Guernsyy McLellan and currently has the Company
books and records in his office. He h8.s kindly offered us access
to the Company records if further information is required.
Moved by Councillor O. J. Presson,
Seconded by Councillor L. G. Preston,
That this be noted and filed.
11. Planning ,"end Development letter datsd March 4th, 1959.
Flood Precautions.
Moved by Councillor I. Hobbs,
Seconded by Councillor K. Nicks,
That this be noted and filed.
12. Ontario Planning and Develonment letter dated March 23rd, 1959.
The Seventh Annual conference of Ontario Housing Authorities will
be held at the Hotel London, London OntRrio from June 1st. to 3rd incl.
Moved by Councillor I. Hobbs,
Seconded by Councillor O. J. Presson,
That this be noted and filed.
13. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority letter dated March 2e.
The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority is in receipt
of a letter from the Department of Planning and Development
Hydrographics Division, advising us of a survey being made in this
arc&..
We would appreciate any information you could give to our
Land Use and 'Ilater Chairman, 1"11'. Edi':'lr James, R. R. 1, Fickering
Onto on areas where flooding has occured, or where flooding
could occur, any Hi<;h or Low Water ta'cles you "lay have etc.
Further infornation on the 'iurv','y can b" obtained from Mr.
James.
Moved by Co~ncillor O. J. Fresson,
Seconded by Councillor A. Sturrock,
That the necessary information be forwarjed .
14. Ontario Good Roads jl''3sociJtion letter d.ted I-larch 30th, 1959
Re: Roads School for Road Superintendant.~
A Road School for Road Superintenrlents is being held in Hart
House Theatre, Uni versi ty of Toronto, on I',:oIlday and Tuesday ~lay 11,
and 12, 1959.
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Moved by Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,
Seconded by Councillor K. Lathangue,
That our Roads Foreman be granted permission to attend.
15. Ontario Flanning and Developuent letter dated March 26, 1959.
Enclosed is the text of a statement on Civil Defence made
in Parliament on Honday, March 2Jrd, by tiw Prime Minister, the
Right Honourable John G. Diefenb.akcr.
Moved by Councillor I. Hobbs,
Seconded by Councillor K. Nicks,
That this be noted and filed.
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16. J. Kerkaliet letter dat~d
rch 17ti', 1959.
':Ie vwuld like to kno,v if we could r,mt th8 Town H311 on the
9th. of M~y for a play.
We would very much app:',;ciatc; if \ve could have your answer
at your earliest convenience.
Hoved by Councillor I. Hobbs,
Seconded by Councillor A. Stur~ock,
That the Cler check on this and if he is satisfied the
necessary approval be given.
17. Ontario Department of Municip.al Affairs letter dated March 24th,
1959.
This is to advise yoU that the Federal Provincial Works
Stimulation pro;"'!;ralll'1 1959, has been extended fror.l April 30th, 1959
to May 31st, 1959.
Moved by Councillor K. Lathangue,
Seconded bv Councillor K. Nicks,
That this be noted and filed.
18. Ontario Office of the Fire Marsh~ll dated March 23rd, 1959.
Training Course for Municip~l Fire Chiefs.
Moved by Councillor K. Nicks,
Seconded by Councillo~ I. Hobbs,
That no action be taken.
19. Kenneth Hull letter lated April 1959.
He: trinuine; tree.
Moved by Reeve W. Higgon,
Seconded by Councillor K. Nicks,
That this bo referred to the Roads and Streets COJ'1ittec
with power to act.
Reports
1. Ontario Water Ecsources Comclission 1'''- S':',1ag;,~, &, Water Works.
Moved by Councillor T. Hobbs,
Seconded by Councillor K. Nicks,
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That this be noted and filed.
2. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - March 24th, 1959.
Moved by Councillor A. Sturrock,
Seconded by Councillor K. Nicks,
That this be noted emd fi 1ied.
3. Fish and Chip - Has permission fr:Wl Ov/llf'r in hous,' to park
in driveway bes:Lde Town it?ll Farking lot Do we objllct?
Moved by Councillor K. L~th~ngue,
Seconded by Councillor L. Freston,
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That they be advised thRt w~ have no objections
4. Folice Department-
As requested I submit here a brief report of the activities
of the Folice Depart:1i3nt for the 'Ylonth of Ibrch:
Motor Vehicle Mileage ....... ......2817 miles
Investigations and occurences .....33
A.rrests .......................... .15
Parking Meter Violations ..........192 Reveue .............$177.00
Turned over to the Town TreasuriJr ff4. 00 being revenue recci v(,d
from sale of empty beer bottles seized in liqyor investigations
IVloved by Councillor E. Lathang;uf,
Seconded by Councillor K. Nicks,
That this be noted Jnd filed.
5. Industrial - Month of Murch.
Moved by Councillor K. Lathangue,
Seconded by Councillor K. Nicks,
That this be noted and filed.
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6. P. U. C. Scugo~ Nat2r~ain Cost .......$22,900.00
Moved by Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,
Seconded by Reeve W. Higgon,
That the watermain be constructed under section
Local improvement Act.
8 of the
carried/
7. Planning Bourd.
Moved by Councillor K. Nicks,
Seconded by Councillor A. Sturrock,
That this be notd and filed.
8. Welfare - ~onth of March -
Moved by Councillor L. Preston,
Seconded by Councillor K. Nicks,
That this be noted and filed.
Reports of Committees
Moved by Deputy-Reeve J. Brou~h,
Seconded by Councillor I. Hobbs,
And resolved that the Board of Works reports deted March 10
and 30 1959 b,') and the same are hereby sdopted. carried
Moved by Councillor K. Lathangue,
Seconded by Councillor O. J. Fresson,
And resolved that the special meeting report dated March 16, 1959
be and the s'J.'ne are hereby adopted. cerried
!,loved by Councillor I. Hobbs,
Seconded by Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,
That the accounts of the Accounts paid prior attached here
to, in the tot~l amount of $ 61, 834.24 be and are hereby passed
for payment. carried
Moved by Deputy~Reeve J. Brough,
Seconded by Councillor I. Hobbs,
That the accounts bf the Libertv Street
to, in the total anount of 3 5,6J9.2j be and
for payment.
Moved by Councillor I. Hobbs,
Seconded by Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,
Sewer attached here
are hereby passed
carried.
That the accounts of the Finance Department
to, in the total ai'lOunt of ;~ 3,706.44 b', and are
for payment.
att3.chcd here
heroby "assed
carried.
Moved by Councillor O.J. Fresson,
Seconded by Councillor K. Lathangue,
That the accounts
in the total amount of
for payment.
of the Public Froperty attached hereto,
$ 1,395.86 be and are hereby passed
carrliJed.
Moved by Councillor L. Freston,
Seconded by Councillor A. Sturrock;
That the accounts
in the total aeJount of
payment.
of the W81fare Department attached hereto,
~ 1,754.02 be and are hereby passed for
cilrried.
~i[oved by Councillor K. Lathangue,
Seconded by Councillor O. J. Tresson,
That the acco~nts of the Folice Dopart,~ent attached hereto,
in the total amount of $ 334.44 be and are hereby passed for
payment. carried
Moved by Councillor A. Sturrock,
Seconded by Councillor L. Freston,
That the accounts of the Cemetery attached hereto, in the
total Ol"Jount of .~ 32.16 be and are hereby p3.ssed for J aT~(mt.
c,~rri()d .
Moved by Councillor K. Nicks,
Seconded by Councillor L. Freston,
That the accounts of the Fire
in the total amo'mt of .~ 26".26 bE:
payment.
Depart~ent attached hereto,
an~ ~rc h()reby passed for
c:_:trriecl.
By-Laws First and Second :lC'i':.Sirll':
Moved by Councillor O. J. FrC'sson,
Seconded by Cou~cillor K. Lathansue,
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ilnd resol'Fd that the By-Law to ar1,mc1 By-Law nuober 1665 be now
read a first and Si crmd time. carried
Moved by Councillor O. J. Fresson,
Seconded by Councillor A. Sturrock,
And resolved the: t a By- L'.'1 to rrovi,1e
parking ')nd full loads in th'G Town of
first and second timE:.
for the rcostrictions of
Bowr19nvillo be now read a
c'lrried.
Moved by Councillor O. J. Fresson,
Seconded by Councillor K. Lath~ngue,
imd resolved
:* 186,010.00
re.ad a first
that a By-Law to ,rovide for the borrowing
upon Debentur_s for fublic School rurposes
and s8conrl tine.
of
be now
carried.
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Moved by Councillor O. J. frosson,
Seconded by Councillor A. Sturrock,
And resolved th~t the Council now rise and go into
of the Whole for th0 c:msideration of two By-Laws.
chair.
the Oommittee
let-yor in the
c:~rried .
By-Laws Third Reading
Moved by Councillor O. J. Bresson,
S''lconded by Councillor K. Lathangue,
And r("solved th2.t the Comf'littee of the 'ilThole now rise
favourably to Council on the two By-Laws discussed in
of the ~lhole.
and report
the Committee
cCirried
Moved by Councillor a. J. Frosson,
Seconded by Councillor A. Sturrock,
And resolved that the Sy-L1W to ~rovidG for the restrictions of
parking and full loads in the TOI'lD of Bowmanville be now re'ld
a third tim" pass"d aId nu.'Ylbered By-Law nU~"1b'2r 1719.
carried.
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Moved by Councillor O. J. Fres"on,
Seconded bv Councillor K. LCltham';\\G,
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And r,.,solved that the By-Law to amend By-LC\Vi nunb:.r 1665
read il third time and finally passed a.rtd n1,lmbcred Ey-Law
1720.
be now
:-lumber
carried.
New and Unfini~hud Business
Fire Department Applicati~ns R. l~rfect and H. Davey
Moved by Councillor Sturrock
Seconded by Councillor Fresson
That this be referred to th(; ~ire Committee
C'1rried
Township of Darlington Zoning By-Law
Moved bv Councillor Freston
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Second by Councillor Sturrock
That this be noted and filed
Carried
Adopt amendment to Official Flan
Moved by Councillor Presson
. Seconded by Councillor K. Lathangue
Ihat the amendment to the Official Plan as presented and prepared
by the Town of Bowmanville Planning Board be and the same is here-
by adopted.
Carried
Accept Tenders for new truck and Rental of roller.
~oved by Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,
Seconded by Councillor K. Nicks,
That en S. F. 54 BROS 3 to 10 ton roller on a one month rental
purchase trial b:1.sis b,; ~rchased, fr')ffi Gener",l Supply Coml"vmy
Limited cost of machine $5920.00. Carried.
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Moved by Deputy-ReeveJ. Brou~h,
Seconded by Councillor A. Sturrock,
That the tenders from Cowan Equipment Company in the amount of
$5515.00 be accepted for one 1959 B 180 intsrnationa1 truck
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FurchaS2 Drapes.~ Board of ~orks office ~~162.40.
Moved by Councillor 1. Hobbs,
Seconded by Councillor L. Preston,
That the tenders of Good Brand Fabrics in the amount of $162.40
for drapes for the Board of Works office be acceptp.d Carried.
County Rate
The County Rate for the year 1959 is $$3,966.C6 and the amount
in the Budget is 76,000.00. The difference was explained to
Council.
Permission to call tender - Dog Found.
Moved by Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,
Seconded by Councillor A. Sturrock,
That tenders be called.
Carried.
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Banquet for Midget and Juvenile Hockey Teams.
Moved by Deputy-Reeve J. Brough,
Seconded by Reeve W. Higgon,
That a committee be formed to arrange a banquet for the above
mentioned teams and Mr. R. Watt retiring Arena Manager.Com"ittee
to consist of Councillor K. Nicks and Deputy-Reeve J. Brough.
Moved by Councillor O. J. Presson,
Seconded by Councillor K. Lathangue,
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
MAYOR
CLERK