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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/1963 . . . COUNCIL MINUTES The Inaugural meeting of Bowmanville Town Council convened at S:OO p. M. on Monday January 2, 1963, with His \/orship the Mayor Ivan M; Hobbs in the Chair. All members present. I LORD'S PRAYER:- II ROLL CALL:- III ADOPTION OF MINUTES:- .. Moved by Con. Hooper and Oke: That we rescind the resolution on the December J minutes respecting the levy of charges b]r the Planning Board in their services. Motion Lost. Moved by Coni Hughes and Oke: That the minutes of the meeting Monday Deeember J, 1962 be confirmed and adopted. Carried. Moved by Reeve Little and DepReeve Stevensl That the report of the Striking Committee in respe't to the Standing Committees of Council and appointments to various Boards and Commissions be received and adopted. Carried. ij l ;1 IV COMMUNICATIONS:- . 1. Canadian Federation of Mayors & Municipalities;- An Invitation from the PreSident and Officers of the Canad. ~ ian Federation of Mayors & Municipalities to Bowmanville to 1 affiliate-with the Federation. Moved by Con. Hughes and Reeve Little! That the letter received from the Canadian Federation of ~ayors & Municipalities be received and filed: Carriedl 2. Northumberland-Durham Counties Mutual Aid Association:- "The Northumberland and Durham Counties Mutual Aid Association at their last meeting passed a motion that the Fact Finding Com- mittee give a report on the building of a foam bank. It was approved by the Chiefs of the Fire Departments in our Association that the local Councils be requested to approve the necessary ex- penditures in order that a foam bank may be started in all munici- palities. It was also approved that the tlouties of Northumberland and Durham be requested to purchase an amount of foam equal to that purchased by the municipalities. The idea of a foam bank is to prOVide an effective means of fighting a fire in a gas truck, service station, fuel oil tanks, etc. These banks should be cen- tralized and each municipality would have equal rights to the use of the bank in case of a major fire requiring the use of the foam~ A fire could occur in a gas truck whilst it was travelling through a municipality or while travelling on 8 country road; and we feel therefore that no one municipality, small or large~ should have to purchase a stock of fGam sufficient to fight a fire in one of these vehicles~ Should this foam be used at a fire occurring on a county road it would be replaced by the county, and if used in a municipality it would be replaced by the municipality concerned. Each fire department is required to furnish its own foam guns and eductors. Any other information desired with regard to the estab~ lishment of a foam bank may be received from Fire Chief Ken Baird of Cobourg, or any Fire Chief of any municipality within the count- ies of Northumberland and Durham: Would you please be good enough to inform me as soon as possible wheather your Council is in favour of building up a foam bank as outlined~ above." , -2- . tioved by Con. Hooper and Oke: That the letter received from the Northumberland-Durham Counties Mutual Aid Association be received and referred to Fire Committee for report Carried. . 3. The Bowmanville Planning Board:- "At our last Planning Board meeting of December 19th, 1962 the matter of allowing residential building in areas within our Corp- oration, where Town sewer and water facilities were not available was discussed again in detail. pome time ago at a special meet- ing of Planning Board with Council this matter was referred to the Planning Board to make their recooocndations to Council, After a thorough discussion in whic~ various ideas were entertained the following recommendations was passed by the Planning Board and I was instructed to write Council giving you our recommended decis- ion. That the Planning Board pursue the same policy as directed by the BOWffianville Municipal Council in their letter to the Bow- manville Planning Board of April 27th, 1960, namely thatl "no new Subdivisions or partial plans be approved without sanitary sewers and that the construction of Septic Tanks for residential develop. ment in single lots be restricted as far as possible." lie trust that this recommendation meets with your approval as it appears to be the best solution of this matter in the economic interests of the mupicipality. liishing Council the Compliments of the Season." , MQved by Con. Hughes and Reeve Little! That the letter received from the BOWIDanville Planning Board be received and filed. Carried. 4. Bowmanville Public Uitilities Commission:- - "Further to our telephone conversation concerning an easement cov- ering our pole line across the West Beach Bowmanville. this will confir~ that the Public Utilities Commission have an easement from the Port Darlington Harbor Company covering the erection and main- tenance of the above mentioned pole line~ At a regular meeting of the Commission held last evening December 11 a study of flat rate charges made by the Commission covering the installation of water and sewer lines from the mains to the street was made; A quest- ionnaire was sent to neighbouring municipalities requesting infor- mation and charges made covering the installation of sewer and water connections in other municipalities. Replies were received and have been set up showing the charges made in the municipalities seceral copies of this survey are enclosed. As a result of the above study and the infor~mation at hand it was moved by W. Carru- thers seconded by L. C. Mason, that this information be forwarded to Town Council requesting that By-Laws #1624 and 1625 be amended as recommended and a request made to Town Council to set a flat- rate or some other charge to take care of the replacement of road surfaces and sidewalks." Moved by Con. Hooper and Hughes: That the letter from the Public Utilities Comnission dated December 12, 1962, be received and referred to Board of Works Committee next Meeting Bridger to be invited. Carried. . 5. Bowmanville Ratepayers Association:- "Just a gentle reminder from the Bowmanville Ratepayers Association in regard to the appointment by the striking committee of a member on the recreation department. H.9ping the committee will give us this request some consideration. ~;i.th kindest personal regards." '\ . e . . -3- Moved by Con. Fice and Oke: That the letter from the Bowmanville Ratepayers Association be received and filed. Carried. 6. Canadian Mental Health Association:- "Mental Illness--No longer Hopelesst On February 7th, 1962, in Perth, Ontario, Premier John Robarts said "l-'iental Health has be- come our Number One Health problem..." During 1962 more than sixty municipalities in Ontario supported the work of The Canadian Mental Health Association -- your volunteer organization of citi- zens and scientists who are actively working towerd the prevention of mental illness and promotion of good mental health. This sup- port ranged inamounts from ~~lO.OO to;250.00, and went far to stimulate our program of Research, 'iJhite Cross Mental Illness Services, and Public Education. The enclosed pahphlet describes briefly the continuing work of the Ontario Division with its 21 Branches and more than 2,000 active volunteers. We respectfully ask that you consider the need when preparing your 1963 budget. Jl<lay we count on your support?" Moved by Dep-Reeve Stevens and Con. Fice: That the letter received from the Canadian Mental Health Association be received and filed. Carried. 7. Mr. H. R. Cornell!- III would like the following matter brought before the Bowmanville Town Council for their information and prompt donsideration:- Approximately l~ years ago the writer contacted Mr. George Vinish, Engineer for the Goodyear Tite ahd Rubber Compahy in Bo~aanville~ bringing yo his attention the deplorable conditions caused by smoke and soot emanating from this Company. Many residents of the South Ward; including my wifclj \,{Ore forced to do their entire wash- ing over again. Further, I had just completed painting my hous~, white, and this was entirely, covered with a greasy soots At that time the writer was assured that this matter would be looked into thoroughly. However, on many occasions since that time; and quite frequently during the past week, .the same conditions have prevailed. I would respectfully point that this pollution of the air, besides effecting deterioration to properties in the Town of Bowmanville, is also detrimental to the health of the population causing harm- ful injury to the body and lungs, as observed in the recent issues of the Toronto Papers. It is therefore, the writer's request that the Council for the Town of Bowmanville contact the proper author- ities at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company bringing this matter to their attention once again, without delay, as it would appear that more stringent steps may have to be taken if it is not looked after forthwith. A prompt reply would be appreciated." Moved by Con. Hnghes and Hooper: ~ ~~. .4... _ \t That the letter received from f1r. H. Corn~l Pd:Jd(.o;;:c~ ~~/~_. complaining of excessive emersion of smoke by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company be received and that a letter be forwarded to Mr, G. McNeil, Plant Manager, with copies to the President and Vice President of Goodyear requesting their efforts in ~lio1nating this smoke nuisance. Carried. 1\ S. Minister of Highways:- "In keeping with the policy of this Government to assist the mun- icipalities, the Department of Highways will conduct two-week courses for municipal inspectors during February and March of 1963. General information on both the junior and senior aourses 1s en- clo!!ed.. The expenses of persons attending these courses will be . . . . -4- eligible for subsidy up to a limit of 10 cents per mile car allowance, $4.50 per day for accommodation, and ..'3.50 per day for meals., These are the amounts allowed Department personnel attending smilar courses. I trust that your Council will avail it~elf of this opportunity to increase knowledge will benefit both your municipality and the. Department." Moved by Dep-Reeve Stevens and Reeve Little: That the letter from the Minister of Highways be received and filed. Carried. 9. Ontario Municipal Association:- "A Regional Conference of the Town and Village Section of the Ontario Municipal Association will be held in the Town of Preston on Saturday, January 26th, 1963. We would request your co-oper- ation in bringing this matter to your Council's attention at the earliest possible date and a sincere invitation is made to both your elected and appointed officials to attend. The Executive of the Section have planned an excellent program for this Conference and have chosen interesting subjects, being the wajority of problems requested for discussion from a recent questionnaire sent to every Town and Village in the Province. A copy of the program is attached for your i~ormation and you will note the reg- istration fee is $5.DO per delegate which includes the noon hour banquet. It is urged by the executive that your municipality be repersented at this Regional Conference. This Section can take much credit for the part it has played in securing legislation of great benefit to Towns and Villages. Your municipalities active participation can assist in the Province. The host municipality, Preston, is ideally located on Highways 401 and 8 in Waterloo County at the centre of Ontario. A form is attached requesting the number of delegates attending to assist in the final arrangements for the Conference and it would be appreciated that this form be returned to the ,ITiter not later than January 21, 1963., Your co-operation in making this Regional Conference a complete success is requested." Moved by Reeve Little and Con. Nichols: i That the letter from the O.M.A. Town and Village section be received and filedl Carried. 10. A letter was received from the Ontario Good Roads Association advising of their forthcoming conference on February 25th, 26th, and 27th, at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. . Moved by Con. Nichols and Oke: That the Road Superintendent Mr., T. K. Stewart be author- ized to attend at the Corpc"",tlons ~Yr':;-- , the fcrthcoming annual conference of Ontario Good hoads Association. Carried. V REPORTS . i'10ved by Con. Oke and Hooper: That the report of the Welfare Department for the month of December 1962 be received and adopted. Carried. Moved by Dep-Reeve Stevens and Reeve Little: That the report of the Building Inspector for the month of December 1962 be received and adopted. Carried. . . . VI . e . -5- Moved by Con. Nichols and Dep-Heeve Stevens: That the report of the Roads & Streets Department for the period ending November 1962, be received and adopted. Carried. . P.~oved by Con. Fice and Hooper: That the reports of the Dog Control Officer for the 1,lonths of November and Decenber 1962 be received and adopted. Carried. ' Moved by Reeve Little and Dep-Reeve Stevens: That the report of the Northll!'1berland-Durhar~ Health Unit for the month of November 1962 be received and filed for future reference. Carried. REPORTS OF CO~HTTEES Mr. Ian Butler, Engineer for Proctor and Redfern appeared before Council outlining the following tenders opened by the Board of Works Committee at a mceting held on Monday January 7 at 7 p.' m. TENDERS OlENED JANUAHY 7th, 1963 RE: IIJDUSTRIAL AREA SERVICES SEIlER & \JATERHl<IN TENDER,ER mICE 52,910.50 50,727.16 60,000.00 54,360;18 54;177.80 55,743.20 PRICE Del-Brocco Tripp Yearley & Reed Clarison Constn Cobourg Constr. Armstrong Bros. TENDERER BRIDGE VanHoof 43,205.60 48,303.52 45,959.55 40,961. 94t 46,505.50 55,552.50 60,361.85 53,724.95 47,791. 50 Clarison Constr. Looby McLean-Foster E. F. Marston Crosstown Faving Ltd. , Gaffney Mel-Ron Road Builders Ltd. , . -6- Mr. Bttler recommended that subject to formal approval by the Department of Highways that the bid of McLean-Foster Ltd~ of St. Mary's be~warded the contract for the Bridge at the price of 40,961.94. He also recommended subject to favourable report that the bid of Trip Construction, Port Perry be accepted at a price of 50,727.16 in the construction of the Sewer &, viTatermain. Dep-Reeve Stevens declared his intestdid not dillC10lSS or vote.. Moved by Con. Hughes and Oke: That subject to formal D.H.a. approval we award the Base Line Bridge contract to McLean-Foster Construction Company at a price of ~p40, 961. 94l'and that subject to favourable report by the Town's Eng. we award the Base Line Sewer & Watermain contract to Trip Constru- ction Company at a price of $50,727~16. Carried. VII ACCOUNTS . . "III Moved by Con. Oke and Hooper: That the accounts of the amount of $1200.25 be and are Welfare Department in the total hereby passed for payment, Carried. Moved by Dep-Reeve Stevens and Reeve Little: That the accounts of the Paid Prior in the total amount of $261,261.09 be and are hereby passed for payment~ Carried. Moved by Dep-Reeve Stevens and Reeve Little: That the accounts of the Finance Dept. in the total amount of $lZ81.7S be and are hereby passed for payment. Carried. Moved by Con. Fice and Hooper I That the accounts of the Dog Control Dept. in the total amouht of $44~79 be and are hereby passed for payment. . Carried. Moved by Coni Fice and Hooper: That the accounts of the Fire Dept. in the total amount of $2.43 be and are hereby passed for payment. Carried. Moved by Con. Hooper and Fice: That the accounts of the Police Dept. in the total amount of $340.9S be and are hereby passed for payment. G:qrried. Moved by Reeve Little and Dep-Reeve Stevens: That the accounts of the Public Property Dept. in the total amount of $196.31 be and are hereby passed for payment. Carried. Moved by That the accounts of the Roads and Streets in the total amount OF $1921.56 be and are hereby passed for paym€nt. Carried. BY-LAWS Moved by Dep-Reeve Stevens and Con. Nichols: That leave be granted to bring in the following ByrLaws: . . -7- . 1. , A By-law to provide for the Appointment of certain repre.' sentatives of the Town of Bo~anville on various Boards and Commissions. 2. A By-law to provide for temporary borrowing to meet current expenditures. Carried. . Moved by Con. Nichols and Okel That the By-laws be read a first time, referred to Council in Committee of the Whole and read a Second time, Mayor in the Chair. Carried. . Moved by Con. Hughes and Oke: That we rise and report successful Second reading of the B"-laws in Committee of the IJhole. " Carried. . . Moved by Con. Hooper and Fice: That the report of Council in Committee of the lfuole on the By-laws be received and adopted, the same be now read a Third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk Sealed and Numbered and follows: 1. A By-law to provide for the Appointment of Certain represent- atives of the Town of Bowaanville on various Boards & Commissions. ' . " . - '. . . " . " .. .. . " " " . " , " " " " " " " " "B/L No .1862 2. . A By-law to provide for temporary borrowing to meet current expenditures" " " " " " .... " " " " " ..." .. " " " " .... .. " " ". " " . ... " " " " " " " ".B/If No .lS6.3 Carried. IX NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Changes on_ Flanning Board:- . As a result of the letter received from the Planning Board Council passed a resolution asking the Solicitor to draft a By-law to provide for levying the recommended changes. As yet the draft has not been received. 2. Industrial Area By-Law:- P. U. C. indicated that necessary lighting to service the new Industry would be affected. 3. , Liberty Street Storm Sewers:- The matter of local improvement changes in respect to the Liberty Street Storm Sewer has been referred to the regular session of the Board of Works Committee. . 4. , Liberty Street Sidewalk:- This matter is pending. 5. ,Frank Street Road Allowance:- As yet the terms of the commitment signed by Dr. Hendry have not been comp.eted. 6. ,Sub-Division Agreement - Planet Enterprises:- . The Clerk reported that adivce offered by the principals of Planet Enterprise indicated that the agreement will be presented at the January 21st session of Council for enactment. , . -8- .. 7. Liberty Street Subway-Drainage:~ Coun~illor Nichols advised that the damage effected during the Liberty Street Sanitary sewer extension. had been replaced throu- gh an agreement between the C~P.R. and the Roads and Streets Committee. S. Storm Sewer Report-W., Dempsey:- The report presented by Mr. Dempsey in respect to Stom Drainage has been referred to the Roads and Streets Committee for ~on- sideration during their Budget meetings~ 9. Tree Removal:- . Con.. Nichols advised that the tree removal progrrumae was pre~ sently being completed~ 10. Lowe-Division Drainage:- This drain~ge problem has been referred to Roads and Streets along with the Engineers over all report in respect to storm drainage. 11. Scugog Street:- Moved by Con. Nichols and Fice: That the Council of the United Counties of Northumberland- Durham be requested to seriously consider extensive improvement of the Scugog Road northor the limit of the Tom of Bowmanville. Carried., . X ADJOURNMENT Moved by Con~ Nichols and Reeve Little: That we do now adjou~nl 9:45 p e ~~_~_.w_______________~__~~____ _ Mayor. / / ( .