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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1963 Page 5 COUNCIL ~nNUTES .\ The regular meeting of Bowmanville Town Council convened at $:00 P.M. on Tuesday September 3, 1963 with His vV"orship Mayor Ivan M. Hobbs in the Chair. All members present except Councillor Hughes. I LORD'S PRAYER:- II ROLL CALL:- III ADOPT ION OF rUNUT6S: - Moved by Cr. Hooper, se conded by Cr. Fice. . THAT the minutes of the meeting dated August 6, 1963 be amended by deleting "Carried" after the first resolution under communication number 2, and substituting therefore "Motion Lost" and that the minutes so amended be received and adopted. IV PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS:- Duke Street Local Improvement:- A local improvement petition for the construction of a sewer and watermain on Duke Street south from H~ghway 1,01 was received from the property owners involved, and de- clared sufficiently signed by the Clerk Treasurer. Moved by Cr. Hooper, seconded by Cr. Fice; THAT we receive the petitions submitted by Duke Street Ratepayers and that we notify the residents that the sewer construction to this area will have to be specially considered prior to any decision being made due t 0 the fact that their is no trunk line in the area for connection. "CAHRIED" V CO~4UNICATIONS: 1. Mr. John E. Hockley:- "During and after a rain the water runs down our driveway washing the topsoil from our garden and turning the driveway into a veritable quagmire. The King Contracting Co. removed the curb and quite a bit of topsoil from the front of our lot, during the winter of 1961-2, and this problem has existed and worsened since. I have mentioned this condition many times during the last two years and I have been told that Liberty St. was to be widened and this problem would be corrected then, or that topsoil would be delivered by the Town and placed where it would correct the condition. e. As I have previously mentioned more damage is done each time it rains and I feel that it is high time something was done to correct it." ""- I - 2 - Page 6 Moved by Cr. Shackelton, seconded by Cr. Hooper. THAT' the letter received from Mr. John E. Hockley respecting the drainage problem at 115 Liberty St. be referred to the Roads & Streets Committee for their investigation and report. "CARRI.ED" 2. Brewer's Warehousing Company Ltd: "We intend to re-surface the above parking lot, and we also contemplate providing access to and from our lot to the ajoining Dominion Store parking area. I am enclosing t wo copies of a rough sketch showing this proposed opening, and we would appreciate your presenting this matter to the Board of viorks Depart- ment, which I understand meets on August 27th, 1963. ~ We would appreciate your informing us of the Board's decision as soon as Possible, so that we can proceed with the work if acceptable to you." Moved by Cr. Hooper, seconded by Cr. Nichols. THAT we do not accede to the request submitted by the Brewers' Warehousing Company in respect to an opening on to Frank Street and advise them that this Council feels that it should be left as closed to avoid any traffic problem at this location. "CARHIED" ..- ,,/ 3. Russell C. Honey, M.P.: "On February 13, 1963, Council referred to me the matter of the status of the land occupied by the Port Darlington Harbour Commission with a view to the possi- ble acquisition of that land by the Corporation.. Since receiving the request from Council I have in- stituted certain inquiries into this whole matter and have obtained a great deal of information. I have had a discussion with Dr. P. E. Ireland, President of the Port Darlington Harbour Company. Dr. Ireland has aSSured me of the co-operation of his company with the 'I'mi'll Authorities and other bodies I'lhich may be necessary in order to achieve an amicable and fair settlement of all the outstanding matters relating to this problem. I have reviewed the matter with officials of the Depart- ment of Transport and the Department of Public Works and have received information from both Department which would be helpful.. . At the present time I am awaiting certain information from the Department of Lands and Forests in the Provincial Government, Toronto, and when I have this information I am going to suggest to the Mayor and Members of Council that a meeting might be held with the various authorities and at that time we can review this whole matter and try to reach Some decision which will be helpful to all con- cerned. At the present time I have been assured by Dr. Ireland, by Dr. Charlotte Horner, Medical Officer of Health for Northumberland and Durham and by the Federal Authori- ties that they will be pleased to attend a meeting which might be instituted for the purpose of reconciling the interests of all concerned. I am sure that the Ontario - - 3 - Page 7 . officials will also co-operate in this matter and, as previously mentioned, I am awaiting word from them and certain information. Within a short period of time I hope to be in a position to recommend to Council that such a meeting be arranged and I am hopeful that we may then be able to proceed from that meeting to adjust the many problems which overflow from this situation." . Moved by Dep.-Reeve Stevens, seconded by Cr. Hooper.. THAT the letter received from Mr. Russell C. Honey, M.P.. in respect to the Beach be received and filed for future reference, and that I~'. Honey be thanked for his continued efforts on our behalf and advise him that we are awaiting further correspondence, and subsequent meeting. "CARRIED" . 4. Oshawa Times: A letter was received from the Advertising Department of the Oshawa Times inviting Council to identify itself in a special advertising issue in regard to the forthcoming opening of the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa. Moved by Cr. Hooper, seconded by Cr. Oke. THAT this matter be referred to the Industrial Committee with necessary power to act. "CARRIED" . VI REPORTS: . 1. Moved by Cr. Oke, seconded by Cr. Nichols. THAT the report of the Welfare Department for the month of August 1963 be received and adopted. "CARRIED" 2. Moved by Reeve Little, seconded by Dep-Reeve Stevens. THAT the report of the Building Inspector for the month of August 1963 be received and adopted. "CARRIED" 3. Moved by Cr. Nichols, seconded by Cr. Oke, THAT the report of the Roads and Streets Department for the month of July 1963 be received and adopted. "CJl:RRIED" 4. Moved by Cr. Shackelton, seconded by Cr. Fice. THAT the report of the Dog Control for the month of July 1963 be r ecei ved and adopted. "CARRIED" VII ACCOUNTS.: . Moved by Dep-Reeve Stevens, seconded by Reeve Little. THAT the account PAID PRIOR in the total amount of j49.753.80 be and are hereby passed for payment.. "CARRIED" Moved by Dep-Reeve Stevens, seconded by Reeve Little. THAT the account FINANCE DEPT. in the total amount of $5.592.DO be and are hereby passed for payment. "CARRIED" - 4 - Page 8 . Moved by Cr. Shackelton, seconded by Cr. Fice. THAT the account of the DOG Ci)NLWL in the total amount of ~63. 50 be and are hereby passed for payment. "CARdE~D" Moved by Cr. Fice, seconded by Cr. Hooper. THAT the account of the FlrlE DEPT. in the total amount of ~64.13 be and are hereby passed for payment. "CARdIED" Moved by Cr. Hooper, seconded by Cr. Fice. THAT the account of the INDUSTtUAL in the total amount of :~233.00 be and are hereby passed for payment. "CAH,UED" Moved by Cr. Hooper, seconded by Cr. Fice. . THAT the account of the POLICE DEPT. in the total amount of ~r428. 06 be and are hereby passed for payment. "CAR3.IED" Moved by Reeve Little, seconded by Dep-Reeve Stevens. THAT the account of the PUBLIC PROPERTY in the total amount of $40.92 be and are hereby passed for payment. "CARrlI2D" Moved by Cr. Oke, seconded by Cr. Nichols. THAT the account of the \mLFARE DEFT. in the total amount of ;;'1.315.90 be and are hereby passed for payment. "CAftUED" Moved by Cr. Nichols, seconded by Dep-Reeve Stevens. THAT the account of the ROADS & STREETS in the total am01mtof $6.278.15 be and are hereby passed for payment. "CAfLlUED" VIII REPORTS OF CO~TI~ITTEES: 1. Board of Works Committee: . Moved by Reeve Little, seconded by Dep-Reeve Stevens. THAT the minutes of the Board of dorks Committee meeting held on Tuesday August 27, 1963 be r ecei ved and adopted. "CARRIED" 2. Finance Committee: Moved by Dep-Reeve Stevens, seconded by Reeve Little. THAT the report of the Finance Committee dated September 3, 1963 be received and adopted. - "CAHRILD" The Finance Comittee was authorized to review the Bookkeeper applications when received by the clerk and to engage a . suitable person. IX BY-LAllS: Moved by Dep-Reeve Stevens, seconded by Cr. Nichols. THAT leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws. 1. A By-law to regulate the use of the Bowmanville Municipal Dump... 2.. A By-law to repeal By-law No. 1673. "CARRIED" . - 5 - Page 9 Moved by Cr. Fice, seconded by Cr. Hooper. THAT the by-laws be read a first time referred to Council in Committee of the \'/hole and read a second time, Mayor in the Chair. "CARRIED" Moved by Cr. Oke, seconded by Cr. Nichols. THAT we rise and report successful reading of the By-laws in Committee of the Whole. "CARRIED" Moved by Cr. Hooper, seconded by Cr. Fice. THAT report of Council in Committee of the Whole 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 as follows.- /' . 1. A By-law to regulate the use of the Bowmanville Muni- cipal Dump - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B/L No. 1883 2. A By-law to repeal By-law No. 1673 - - - --B/L No. IM4 "CARRIl:;D't X NEvi & UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Liberty Street Storm Sewer: Moved by Cr. Hooper, seconded by Cr. Oke. THAT we proceed with the application to the Ontario Muni- cipal Board respecting the cancelling of Local Improvement Rates for the Storm Sewer on Liberty Street. "CARHIED" . 2. Libert,v St,T'PPt, SirlPT.,,,,lk' This matter is still pendi.ng ~n engineer's report from Itr. vi. Dempsey. fhe Clerk reported that as yet 10 reports have been rGceived from the Fire Marshall's Office )r the Ontario Electrical Inspector in respect to the ~ast Beach Boat House situation. . 1 eeve Little reported that he, lad discussed this matter with ;he Chairman of the Counties loads and Bridges Committee who lad advised him that the dix- 3eal operation planned for 3cugog Street this year would lot be effected until possibly L964. J t~~ IYO ]ouncillor H. Nichols, chairman )f the Roads and Streets Comrr- lttee reported that he was n"aiting a meeting with members )f the Memorial Park Associat:Lon ;0 determine the type of fence "equired. by Cr. Oke. ) arrange a meeting between Park Association and Roads . - 6 - Page 10 and Streets Committee to discuss their request for fencing at Memorial Park. "CARRIEj)" 6. Street Lights: Vlaverley Road Reeve Little reported that he had discussed the Waverley Road lighting with the manager of the P. U.C. who had suggested that a new type of lighting was planned for the Waverley Road Area. that Reeve Little requested I Councillor Fice on behalf of the petitioners discuss t'ds matter '"rith the P.D.C.. chairman in an effort to solve this matter. 7. Park Land: The Clerk reported that no report is available yet on the Town's negotiation for certain park lands in the North Area. . 8. Stop Signs: A report is awaited from the Roads &, Streets Superintendent and Police Chief in respect to the installation of the various stop signs through-out the community, in conformance with the provisions of the Traffic By-law. 9. Zoning By-law:. The Clerk reported that application had been made to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of the Zoning By-law amendment in respect to the construction of garages in relation to boundary lines, however, no reply had been received. . 10. Bernard Street: Nothing further reported in this respect. Nothing further reported in this respect. 11. Fire Hall Drain: 12. Sturrock Road: This matter is presently in the hands of the Town Solicitor who is effecting transfer of ownership. 13. P ..U . C. Charges: A report in respect to revision of the Town's By-law regarding P. u.n. charges for installation of sewer and water will be presented at the next regular meeting of Council. 14. Dump: Under heading of By-laws legislation was enacted at this Deet illg in re- spect to regulating the use of the DlIT~P.IN This respect it was: MOved by Cr. Hooper, seconded by Cr. Oke, . THAT an advertisement be placed in the local press and the Oshawa Time advising people in the area the contents of the Town's new By-law and that a sign be placed in a strategic location in the dump to indicate the intent of the By-law passed. "CAR"tIED" . - 7 - Page 11 15. Firemen: Cr. Fice reported on applications for the position of Volunteer Fireman. Moved by Cr. Fice, seconded by Cr. Hooper. THAT r~. R. Komapack be engaged as volunteer fireman effective September 1, 1963. "CARRIED" 16. Civic Committee: Councillor Oke advised that Local Pee Wee Team had been successful in obtaining a championship for 1962-63. Moved by Cr. Oke, seconded by Cr. Hooper. . THAT the chairman of the Civic Committee to purchase trophies for presentation to Star Team in the amount of $79.03. be authorized the Pee Wee All "CAR;UED" 17. Sidewalks: Cr. Nichols, chairman of the Roads & Streets Committee presented a list of sidewalks to be repaired as follows: . Church Street from Liberty - St. George Duke St. from Baseline north Durham fron Ontario to Brown St. Raise sidewalk on Horsey North end of Elgin Wellington from Silver west Centre St. in front of Knox's Sidewalk west of Cream of Barley -- gravel Ontario St. from Liberty - Nelson -- mulch Centre to Division on Lowe St. Sidewalk between Main Line and Industrial Spur on East side of Scugog St. Moved by Cr. Nichols, seconded by Reeve Little. THAT we authorize the Roads & Streets Dept. to pr9ceed with a sidewalk repair program to the extent of ~3,OOO.DO in accordance with the report presented at this meeting. "C,U1flIED" 18. Storm Sewer Project: Moved by Cr. Nichols, seconded by Reeve Little. TH,~T the Road Superintendent be granted proceed with the storm sewer project a\j Supplementary Road Expenditure By-law.~ permission to outl ined on the "MOTION LOST" In amendment it was: . Moved by Cr. Fice, seconded by Cr. Hooper. THAT the Roads and Streets superintendent be granted permission to proceed with the storm sewer projec)' as outlined on the Supplementary Expenditure By-law pro- vided quotations on both steel and cement tile for this project are received and o~ened and subjected to approval by W. T. Dempsey, Engineer. "MOTION CARiUED" . - $ - Page 12 19. Moved by Gr. Hooper, seconded by Cr. Fice. THAT the delegation which has arrived at this meeting since Council dealt with Petitions and Deputations be allowed to speak to Council at this time and that we revert back to delegations on the Agenda. "MOT ION CARRIED" The following individuals spoke on behalf of the dele- gation which consisted of residents of the West and East Beach who wished to discuss the matter of School Bus Transportation: Mr. William Mitchell, Mrs. Fredericks, Mr. Cowans, Mrs. Peterson. . The delegation advised Council that they had anticipated attending a Public School Board meeting this evening, however, went to the Scholl Board offices and were not allowed to sit ih on the closed meeting. They advised also that the press had been barred from the meeting. They were quite aware that the subject of provision of a School Bus was the responsibility of the Public School Board, however, attended Council meeting to express their dissatisfaction in not being admitted to the School Board meeting. Council heard the petitioners who wished to speak on the matter. Moved by Cr. Nichols, seconded by Cr. Oke. THAT we do now adjOUrn. "CARRIED" . C~~ .