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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/1969 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 14. 1969 . Meeting held in Council Chambers at 8.p.m. Present were: Reeve D. J. Cunningham, Councillors Joan Frith, Frank Hoar and Alfred Gray. Res.215 Moved by Councillor Gray, Seconded by Councillor of meetings held September 8th, 16th and 29th be Frith that minutes adopted as printed. Carried. Mr. Douglas Walton idressed Council on behalf of the Cenotaph Committee for permission to conduct memorial services on Armistice Day, November 11, 1969. The Clerk was instructed to advertise the service in the local newspapers, the Cenotaph Committee to arrange the service. A memorial wreath will be purchased by the Village. . Res.216 Mr. Jack Adams acted as spokesman for a delegation of ratepayers protesting Council's action regarding the passing of four By-Laws for the proposed Sewage System. Much discussion followed. Councillors Hoar and Frith and Reeve Cunningham answered all questions regarding proposed sewage rates and advised the delegation that the Ontario Municipal Board would advertise the By-Laws in the local newspapers at which time letters of protests could be sent to the Clerk, who would send them on to the Ontario Municipal Board. A hearing would then be arranged in the Village by the O.M.B. Moved by Councillor Gray, Seconded by Councillor Hoar that $500.00 be given to the Newcastle Recreation Committee to pay overdue accounts pertaining to work done at the Park. Carried. A letter from the Durham Central Agricultural Society requesting a grant from the Village to assist in the Durham Central Fair will be referred to the 1970 Council. Res.217 Moved by Councillor Gray, Seconded by Councillor Hoar that the resignation of Hr. Fred Couch from Council be accepted with regret. Carried. Res.218 The cheque for $1,000.00 received from the Tupper Johnson Estate to be used for repairs and renovations to the Artificial Ice Arena will be turned over to the Arena Management Board. Moved by Councillor Frith, Seconded by Councillor Hoar that the Traffic By-Law No. 80) be amended to designate a 15 minute parking area in front of the Post Office on King Street West. Carried. A letter from the Department of Justice Fire Marshall's office regard- ing Fire Protection Technology Course was referred to Councillor Hoar for his attention. The Reeve announced his intention of attending the Ontario Municipal Water Association Conference on October 15, 1969 in Brockville Ontario with P.U.C. Manager, Mr. Tom Messenger. Res.219 Moved by Councillor Gray, Seconded by Councillor Frith that "Kilborn Engineering Ltd. be authorized to prepare and submit an Application for preliminary approval to the OWRC toward the construct- ion of an additional well supply, as detailed in the report of July 1968, by Kilborn Engineering Ltd." Carried. . A letter of resignation from the position of Clerk-Treasurer was read from Mr. Glenholme Hughes. Mr. Hughes resignation was accepted by Council, the Clerk instructed to write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Hughes for his service to the municipality. Res.220 Moved by Cauncillor Gray, Seconded by CounCillor Hoar that accounts 4If- amounting to $25,574.54 be approved ~ar p~yi8nt.Carried. The Clerk was instructed to file the following letters: Canadian Pacific, Ontario Good Roads Assoc., Onto Municipal Water Assoc., United Counties of Northumberland-Durham, Toronto Regional Road Design Office and Northumberland-Durham County Board of Education. . . . . MINUTES OF RjGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - October 14. 1969 Continued Res.221 Moved by Councillor Hoar, Seconded by Councillor Gray that the Building Report and the Fire Department Report be accepted. Carried. Res.222 Moved by Councillor Gray, Seconded by Councillor Hoar that Resolution No. 204 be rescinded. Carried. Res.223 Moved by Councillor Hoar, Seconded by Councillor Frith that Bernard's Garage estimate for repairs to Village truck be accepted. Carried. Moved by Councillor Gray, Seconded by Councillor Frith that Mrs. Madelaine Williams and Mrs. Irene Whincop be paid $5.00 each for attending as clerks at the Rabies Clinic to be held in the basement of the Community Hall on Friday, October 24, 1969. Carried. Moved by Councillor Frith, Seconded by Councillor Hoar that the Building Inspector receive 100% of all revenue derived from the sale of building permits, effective until December 31st, 1969. Carried. Res.226 Moved by Councillor Gray, Seconded by Councillor Hoar that a clock be purchased for the municipal office, the cost not to exceed $20.00. Carried. Res.224 Res.225 Mr. Jacob DeJong requested a street light on Manvers Street. Mr. Cunningham to investigate. Res.227 Moved by Councillor Hoar, Seconded by Councillor Frith that the meeting adjourn. Carried. . .~......... i1 "/1-,,,, ,. ~I".'{.. .. . .. A ing Clerk-Treasurer. . . . . . . SEPTEMBER ACCOUNTS - 1969. . PAID ACCOUNTS Welfare cheques 1019,1051,1060,1064. Welfare cheques 1020,1052,1062,1065. " "1021,1053 " " 1063,1066,1074. The Lodge Nursing Home - We]kBe H. S. Britton - P.U.C. Pension E. Vierhout - share of bldg. permits J. McCullough - Petty Cash Treas. Newcastle Lions Club -grant Arena Management Bd. - grant Great Pine Ridge Festival of Arts Ontario Motor Sales Ltd. - roads Registrar-West Durham Riding Newcastle Fire Department Colin Darrach - Property Merril Henry - Caretaker's Salary Jean McCullough - Clerk's Salary Gertrude Gray - Office Salary Receiver-General - Deductions Receiver-General - U.E.I. Perrin-Turner Limited - Arena . UNPAID ACCOUNTS Office James Publishing Co. Ltd. Bell Canada Lorne Johnson DruSs The Municipal World Ltd. D. J. Cunningham - Expenses J. McCullough - travel expenses Le~al & Re~istrar Registrar West Durham Riding Fire Department P.U.C. Bell Canada . Roads Leland Payne W. B. Bennett Paving & Materials Ltd. Harnden & King Harold Couch William Couch Pro~ert! aro d Couch William Couch William Couch - Garbage Sidewalks Stephen Fuels Welfare Sunset Lodge Nursing Home Lorne Johnson Drugs Street Lights - P.U.C. Traffic Lights P.U.C. Total Unpaid . TOTAL SEPTEMBER ACCOUNTS $ 320.00 60.00 40.00 110.00 684.10 200.00 22.50 20.54 1,892.00 3,108.00 500.00 2,732.00 3.40 18.00 66.00 316.61 323.74 155.03 89.14 8.24 4.618.88 $15,288.18 19.20 22.94 3.14 4.46 5.00 12.00 $ 66.74 3.20 3.20 4.00 38.27 42.27 54.00 38.25 8,)67.82 112.00 32.00 8,604.07 18.00 20.00 5.40 4).40 900.00 900.00 260.00 7.25 352.61 6.82 267.25 359.43 JIO.286.36 $25,574.54