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Council RooID, February 1st, ~1954
Regular meeting of Council was held op above data, members all present the Uayor
presiding. Minutes of last regular and speoial meetings were read and on motion
confirmed.
Mr W.O. Cameron, Plumbin~ Inspector. Coubourg, addressed Council in reference to
Plumbing and Sewer By-Law.
Moved by Cr Carruthers seconded by Dp Rv Nicholas that a vote of t hanks be extended to
Mr Cameron for his services and that the proposed BY-Law be passed. " Carried"
COMlfUNICATIONS
From Mr John Buttonshaw Jr offering to purchase a Town lot on Ontario Street near
Li berty Street.
Moved by Cr Cole seconded by Rv Little that the offer be referrsd to tl1l Public Propert
Committee to report back. If Carried"
From ~!iss llina E Neads enClosing liability policy for renewal.
Moved by Cr Osborne seconded by Cr Hlggon that the policy be renewed at a premium of
$ 600.00 " Carried "
From Mr W.C. Parsons, Waverly Road stating that he wished to proceed with the approved
plan of a sub-division on Waverly Road. " Laid on the 'rabla tl
From Salvation Army, Toronto and Hospital for Sick children, Toronto, asking Council
for grants.
Moved by er Carruthers seconded by Cr Higgon that the
Finance Committee to be dealt with under grants.
From Oshawa and Distrtct Labor Council, Oshawa asking
the Poll T x.
From Tony EhOW, Stanley Lunch, re~uesting that the
be removed from in front of their property.
~oved by Cr Osborne seconded by Rv Little that the request be referred to the Police
Committee with power to act. " Carried n
From Bowmanville Memorial Hospital adviSing of a patient being admitted to the I
Hospital. " Ree & Filed" i
From Bowmanville Rotary Club stating that if the Town Hall auditorium were re-decorated
this year, they would authorize the expenditure not exceeding $ 500.00 for alteration
to the stage front ana curtain track.
Moved by Cr Osborne seconded by Cr Cole that a letter of thanks be sent to the Rotary
Club and the letter be turned over to Cr Carruthers. " Carried"
From Bowmnnville Branch, Cnnadlen Legion aSking Council to pass a BYTMw exempting
their property on Queen St from Municipal Taxation for 1954, excepting School and
Local Improvement taxes.
Moved by Or Osborne seconded by Rv Little that the Clerk be instructed to prerare the
By-taw. " Carried"
From Railway Association of Canada. Uontreal, enGuiring if tlE Town would be adopting
Day-Light Saving time for 1954.
Moved by Rv Little seconded by Dp Rv Nicholes that Day-Light Saving Time be adopted in
the TONn from Sunday April 25th at 12.01. A.M. until SUnday September 26th at 12.01
A.M. and that the :Mayor issue his proclamation accordingly. n Carried It
From Count1es Clerk, Cobourg, requesting tM Clerk to make available information as
to the finan~:1:al status of persons admitted to the Counties Home. "Ree &. Filed"
From Boswell Engineering Co Offering their services as consulting engineers.
" Rec &. Filed II
From Irovincial Government, Toronto in regard to leaseholds and rental s.
tl Rec &. Filed"
From Mr L.S. Mannell, Oakville, enclosing traffic survey.
Moved by Cr Osborne secrmded by Rv Little that the report be referred to the Folice
Committee and report back to Council. or Carried"
REPORT S
Cr Osborne presented a report from the finance committee submitting sundry accounts
amounting to $ 4,904.78JOcertified as being correct and recommending payment.
I " Rec & Adopted "
Fire Chief C. L Hooper submitted his annual report of fires and fire lossee form 1953
amounting to $ 3,132.00
Moved by Cr Cole seconded by Cr Higgon that the report be received and acknowledged
and the Fire brigade be commended for their good work for the past year. "Carried"
BY-LAIIS
Rv Little asked p3rmissi~n to introduce the following by-laws;-
To provide for the 1954 expenditures on Roads end Streets.
'1'0 provide for the payment of fee for the inspection of plumbing and sewers.
Granted and read the first time. On motion rule 33 was suspended and Council went into
committee of the whole on second reading the Mayor in the chair.
requests be referred to the
" Carried n
Council to consider abolishing
II Ree &. Filed "
n No larking " signs for taxi stand
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Council Room, February 1st, 1954
On committee rising the Vayor reported the second reading with all blanks filled in.
Moved' by Cr Carruthers seconded by Cr Higgon that the proposed schedule of' fees be
adoptedt plus 25 % . " Carried It
By-Laws were then read a third time, passed and ordered to be signed and sealed.
Moved by Rv Little seconded by Cr Carruthers th~t the Roads and Streets committee be
authorized to call for tenders for the purchase of a J ton truck according to their
specifications. II Carried"
Moved by Rv Little seconded by Cr Osborne that the Clerk be instructed to write to the
Board of Transport Commissioners, Ottawa and en1uire what steps must be taken in order
to have a warning signal installed on the Lake Road. " Carried "
Moved by Dp Rv Nicholas saconded by Cr Cole that the Police Committee be authorized
to call for tenders for the purchase of a new Police Car. " Carried"
Moved by Cr Higgon seconded by Cr Rehder that Mr Duncan Jrnit h as elee tri cal contractor
and Mr Claude Kilmer as electrician, be appointed as members of the Board of Examiners
under the By-Law to license electrical contractors and eledtrlcians By-Law.
tI Carried It
Moved by Cr C6le seconded by Cr Rehder that Mr Lionel Parker Jr as representative of
the Arena Managet!l.ent Committee and Mr Claude Kilmer of the Parks Committee be
appointed as members of the Recreation Commission. IT Carried"
1:oved by Cr Carruthers seconded by Cr Osborne that Mrl{alter DeGeer be appointed as a
members of the Arena Management Committee for 1954. " Carried"
On Motion Council adjourned.
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Council Roomt February 16th, 1954
Special meeting nf Council WBS held on above date, members all present tl:e Mayor
presiding and stated that he had called the meeting for the purpos e of considering
estimates and paSSing a By-Lfllw.
COM!iUNICATIONS
From Bowmanville Public School Board requesting Council to secure ,a right of' way from
Liberty Street to their new property on Church Street.
From Bowmanville Planning and Development Board recommending that provision be made
for a road running easterly from Liberty Street at Wellington 3treet to provide
entrance to the propoeed Public School and facilitate future developn:ent of lands
east of Liberty Street. " Rec & Filed IT
BV-LA1I
Rv Little asked penn isston to ir:troduce a By-Law to acquire the necessary lands to
afford access to th9 grounds of the Public School situate on the west side of Church st
Granted and read the first time. On motion rule 33 was suspended and Council went into
committee of the whole on second reading the Mayor in the chairt On committee rising
the Mayor reported the second reeding with ell blanks filled in. By-LaW was thEfl read
a third t Ime, passed and ordered to be si gned and seal ed.
On Motion Council adjourned.
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