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Report # 89 October 3, 1978.
To: Chairman & Members of the Public Works Committee.
From: J. Dunham, Director of Public Works.
Subject: Municipal Garbage Pick-up.
Background:
As a result of discussion on September 14, 1978, the Public Works
Committee passed Resolution # W-310-78 as follows:-
"THAT the Director of Public Works,
the Fire Chief, and the By-Law
Enforcement Officer, investigate the
matter fully and report to the next
Meeting of this Committee."
Report:
On September 28, 1978, the appropriate staff met to discuss the
matter. As a result, the Fire Chief is to approach the downtown
Merchants and report back on the following:-
1. Hours of pick-up.
2. Disposal Box Containers.
3. Metal Storage Sheds.
4. Designated Fire Routes.
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MEMO R A N D U M October 6, 1978.
TO: Chairman and Members of the Public Works Committee
FROM: J. Hayman, Area Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Municipal Garbage Pick-Up
Further to the meeting of September 14, 1978, in Hampton,
I would note the following.
Meeting held Thursday, September 28, 1978, with Director
of Public Works, J. Dunham; By-law Officer, L. Simpson;
Fire Chief, J. Hayman.
It was proposed that the Fire Chief talk with the merchants
as to their feelings of the existing situation. It would
appear they are very much concerned with the number of
incendiary type fires which we have encountered and in most
cases are willing to co-operate in any means possible to
prevent any re-occurrence of past fires.
The following are comments of the merchants contacted.
McGregor Hardware - Don McGregor
Unpacks most of the merchandise Fridays and Saturdays, does
pile cartons outside etc. in wooden box away from building
overnight and weekends. Feels no advantage in change of
municipal pick-up time. Would consider metal storage shed.
Did have leased metal disposal units, finds it too costly.
Would consider inside storage until pick-up time. A little
concerned of safety factor. Establish Fire Route By-law
feels not applicable to his location, no objections.
Sporting Gesture, 67 King Street West - Ken Park
Inside storage in basement of cartons etc. There is a
disposal unit on site for the apartments above store does
use on occasions. These units are situated next to wooden
and brick building.
Municipal pick-up advantage if 1 - 3 pick-up. Might consider
metal storage shed.
Abernethy's Paints - 55 King Street West
Catons stored inside over night put out in morning. No
advantage to Municipal Pick-up time change. Not interested
in metal shed storage. Very careful of combustible storage,
no rags or paint. No advantage to establish By-law for Fire
Route. Request to clean brush from Veltri's Lot possible
fire hazard.
Chairman & Members of Public Works (2)
Ellis Shoe Store - 49 King Street West - Mrs. Ellis
Inside storage of cartons puts outside once a week
Tuesday A.M. No advantage to change Municipal pick-up
time. No advantage for metal storage shed. Interested
in possible disposal unit for store and apartments.
There is small existing metal shed for apartments over
store (located next to building) . Advantage to have
fire Route for lane often blocked by vehicles.
Complaint youth smoking every noon hour, area rear of
lot and to east (notified Durham Regional Police) .
Travel Agency - 47 King .Street West - Mrs. M. Kowal
Cartons paper etc. outside Tuesday for pick-up Thursday
A.M. Interested in metal shed storage away from property
buildings. Would be an advantage for change Municipal
pick-up to 1-3 p.m.
Inside storage of cartons etc. is a problem at present
existing wooden shed at rear of building with considerable
combustible storage. Disposal unit not feasible due to
location and cost.
Toy Shop - King Street West - David Smales
Outside storage of cartons etc. overnight, trees to keep
away from building. Interested in metal shed storage.
Advantage change pick-up time of Municipal collection
possibly 1-3 p.m. would keep inside until pick-up time.
Some problem with parking in rear lane possible controlled
by Fire Route by-law. Feels rear of buildings should have
more illumination at night.
Churchley Jewellers - 39 King Street West
Interested in metal storage shed, puts out cartons, papers
etc. overnight due to pick-up time. Advantage of change
of time for Municipal pick-up. No room for inside storage
area. Does have problem with rear lane due to parking
advantage to have Fire Route by-law.
Childs Ladies Wear - 37 King Street West - Mrs. Childs
Very nervous regarding incendiary fire problem. Interested
in metal storage shed away from buildings. No advantage
to change Municipal pick-up time. Not interested in
disposal unit. Fire Route By-law an advantage. Feel better
illumination for rear of buildings.
Chairman & Members of Public Works (3)
Canadian Tire Association Store - Church Street - Mr. Macey
Does keep cartons, paper etc. inside over weekend, otherwise
outside over night. Has moved garbage trailer away from
area of building.
Feels there is a safety aspect with inside storage due
to large amount. Would consider a metal storage shed.
No advantage to change of Municipal pick-up time due to
parking etc. Does not feel disposal unit is feasible due
to where unit is placed. Has one for metal etc. from
service bays.
George's Clothing - King Street East
Does place cartons etc. outside next to building nights,
weekends etc. Claims has no storage room inside store.
Claims no room for metal storage shed. Does not feel change
of municipal pick-up any advantage as he unpacks he stores
outside.
Not very co-operative in regards to waste material.
Becker's Store - King Street East - Brenda Sennett
New Manager. Claims has absolutely no room for inside storage
of cartons etc. Possibly interested in metal shed but
cannot leave store to place material in shed. Must pile
cartons etc. on sidewalk in area of rear west door. Possible
advantage of change of Municipal pick-up later in day, not
there at 07:00 hrs.
Carnegie Pro Hardware - King Street East
No room for metal storage shed at rear of store. Does pile
cartons etc. against north wall of building as merchandise
is unpacked. Advantage to change pick-up time of Municipal
collection, as there would be no overnight waste outside.
Has considerable number of propane tanks for heating and re-
sale against north rear wall in area of waste disposal.
Chartran's Mens Wear, Copp's Shoe Store, Allen's
Meat Market, Carter's etc.
Have a disposal unit placed in yard rear of buildings, which
has corrected the situation at present. Does not appear
to be a problem with access to rear of buildings.
It would appear that considerable efforts and thoughts have
been put into this matter in order to help eliminate the
potential of incendiary type fires re-occurring with fire
damage to buildings and the merchants would welcome any
assistance which might be available to correct this situation.
J. ` ayman
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TO: Councillor R. B. Taylor, Chairman and Members of
the Public Works Committee:
FROM: J. M. Mcllroy,A.M.C.T. , Town Clerk
DATE: October 3, 1978
SUBJECT: LAND ACQUIRED FOR ROAD WIDENING
I have been engaged in a lengthy correspondence
with Mr. W. Kay Lycett, Solicitor for Mr. Wotten,
R. R. # 1 Hampton, regarding land acquired by the
Township of Darlington and the Township of Clarke
in 1970 for road widening on the Townline between
the two Townships.
After checking with the two Township Solicitors,
it appears that the land was actually acquired by
the Townships but never actually deeded or paid
for, except for a cheque for $1,500. paid by Clarke
for damage to the Vender's property.
On checking the records of both Townships, it is
apparent that no cheques have been issued for the
property.
Recommendation I recommend that the agreed price be paid against
the issue of the Deeds by Mr. Wotten as follows:-
For land in former Clarke Township - 2.953 acres - $500.00
For land in former Darlington Twsp. .391 acres - $156.40
Respectfully submitted
J. M. McIlroy, Town Clerk
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