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MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 9. 1973.
Meeting was held in the Council Chamber at 8 P.M.
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Ifes. 343
Present were Reeve Alfred Gray, Councillors Keith Barr, Fred Cou~~, Frank Hoar
and R. Brenton Rickard.
Moved by Councillor Couch, seconded by Councillor Hoar that the minutes of
meetings held March 12, 15, 19 and April 3 be adopted as read. Carried.
Letters were read from Allan Lawrence, M.P., J. J. Maingot for the Minister
of Public Works and Norm Ca:ik, M.P. for Ontario Riding, acknowledging the
Village letters re Breakwaters.
Letter from the Lions Club confirming that the Lions would assist with the
house numbering plan in Newcastle.
Resources Canada advised that there were now new regulations for purchasing
fireworks. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy to the Lions Club stating
that they supported their fireworks display and advising them of the new
regulations.
The Requisition from the Northumberlawi and Durham County Board of Education
for $112,138 for 1973 was received and noted.
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The Clerk waa instructed to write the Ministry of Treasury, ~onomics and
Intergovernmental affairs that because of a lack of sewers and water
being available to the property, the Plan, their file #17T-23530 (Strathben
Investments Ltd.) be withheld from circulation at this time.
A letter from the C.N.R. acknowledged Councils request for action to
improve the C.N.R. Overpass on Mill St. S.
The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. W. R. Rodgers, Archives of Ontario,
that Council suggests a free standing plaque (historical) to commemorate
the late Juseph Atkinson, and that the date of unveiling be Sunday, August
5, 1973.
Res. 344 Moved by Councillor Hoar, seconded by Councillor Barr that the Canadian
Cancer 60ciety be authorized to canvass in the Village of Newcastle during
the month of April. Carried.
Department of Transportation and Communications advised that they were unable
to approve the request for a Crossover at the corner of Arthur St. and #2
Highway. They felt that the traffic volume did not warrant a pedestrian
crossover at this point.
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Ministry of Transportation and Communications advised that they will now
accept and pay invoices for services rendered by Fire Departments on their
right~-way or property.
The designation of the Village under the Equalization of Industrial Opportunity
Program of the Ministry of Industry and Tourism was extended to June 30, 1973.
Acopy of a letter from the Ministry of Community and Social Services stating
that the restriction limiting grants under the Community Centres Act to
Municipalities under 25,000 population is to be sent to the Community Hall
BOdrd.
Res. 345 Moved by Councillor Hoar, seconded by Councillor Rickard that Council authorize
Kilborn Engineering to conduct a feasibility study for a water supply system
in Newcastle at the expense of Donald Kerr, President of Mississauga City Real
Estate Limited, the cost not to exceed $4,000. Carried.
Res.346
Moved by Councillor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Couch that accounts
amolnting to $60,877.69 be approved. Carried.
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Res. 347
Letters from Ministry of Natural Resources, Associations of Municipalities
of Ontario and Milani & Milani Holdings Limited, were received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Couch, seconded by Counci]nr Hoar that reports of the
Fire Department and Building Inspector be accepted. Carried.
ea. 348
Res. 349
Res. 350
Res. 351
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352
Res. 353
Res. 354
Res. 355
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MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 9. 1973
Page 2.
A yritten complant yas received regarding building permits for renovations
to the property of Thos. J. Huzar and Stanley Gujda at the corner )f King
and Mill St.
Moved by Councillor Hoar, seconded by Councillor Barr that an ad be
placed in th.,) Neycastle Reporter noting that By-lay 72-14 requires a building
permit for neY buildings, re-erection of old buildings, accessory buildings,
garages and alterations and (or) additions to existing buildings on all commercial
industrial and residential properties. That on v,;,,,lation of the Building
By-lay penalties yill be imposed. This motion yas defeated.
Moved by Councillor Rickard seconded by Councillor Hoar that James L.
Stephenson be hired as By-lay Officer and Weed Inspector for the balance
of 1973 at a salary of $70.00 a month. Carried.
Councillor Barr declared his conflict of interest in the matter of Insurance
Commissions and left the room. Moved by Councillor Hoar, seconded by Councillor
Rickard that Frank Coyan Co. Ltd. be advised that the commission on the Village
Insurance be distributed as folloys: Keith Barr 70%, Nelson Osborne 30%.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Couch that Councillors
Barr and Hoar look into the possibility of building a fire hall and call a
meeting to discuss same. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Couch, seconded by Councillor Hoar that the Treasurer
be authorized to invest the perpetual care funds from Bond Head Cemetery,
$6,040., yiththe Public Trustee. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Barr that Council
approves of the purchase of the R. L. and B. M. Stephenson property for
a price of $875. for road purposes and that the Village solicitor dray
up the deed for same. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Couch that Council
adopt the statement of proposed expenditures, $6,003. for Road Construction
and request a supplementary subsidy on this amount. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Couch, seconded by Councillor Barr that the Chamber
o~ Commerce be. authorized to negotiate for an ill~inated sign in the
Vlllage. Carrled.
The Clerk Yas.instructed to yrite to Mr. Reg. LeGresley advising him
that som~ act70n must be taken to clean up his property on Boulton
Street, lmmedlately. If no action is taken by April 30th the Health
A~thorities yill be notified. '
Moved hy Councillor Rickard, seconded by Councillor Couch that the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
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MARCH ACCOUNTS - 1973
PAID ACCOUNTS
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Prov.- Municipal Incenttve Program
Joyce Stephenson - Office
Gertrude Gray - Clerk's Salary
H. S. Britton - P.U.C. Pension
Sierd deJong - Building Permits
Receiver-General - Deductions
K. Gorman Sheriff - Tax registrations
Registrar - Tax Registr&tions
CAn. Imp. Bank of Commerce - Inv. Cert.
Receiver-General - Postage
North- Durham Bd. of Ed. - Requistion
Coupon & Debenture Acct. - By-law 733
P.U.C. - Maintenance
UNPAID ACCOUNTS
Office
Grand & Toy
Bell Canada
Cooks Office Equip. service contnact
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Fire Department
Bell Canada
Rickards Fuels
Roads
Leland Payne
William Couch
Harcld Couch
Bennett Paving
Ci ty of Oshawa
Property
Newell Lumber
Newcastle Cement Block
Harold Couch
William Couch
Garbage
William Couch
Harold Couch - maintenance of dump
. Incentive Program - Goodes Hdwe
Sidewalks - Peter deJong
Legal - Barber & Kell y
Street Light Maintenance - P.U.C.
Local Grants - Memorial Library
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$1,200.71
103.50
492.18
200.00
63.00
375.35
2.25
26.00
25,000.00
22.96
28,034.50
1,720.00
483.68
$ 3.40
18.43
69.58
$ 49.48
20.58
$897.75
201. 00
354.00
83.74
22.37
9.07
15.60
30.00
18.00
16.50
400.00
$57,724.13
$ 91.41
70.06
$1,558.86
72.67
416.50
16.48
25.00
75.00
127.58
700.00
Unpaid accounts
$ 3.153.56
$60.877.69
TOTAL ACCOUNTS
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