Minutes1960 4;;~i;'~:~!q''i~ ~'~;~ ~ :'~Y;~ f d T h' Council hold in the Court Room of
on Monday, January 4th, 1960 at
'- i 11. a .m.
All the members of the Council and the member of the Public Utilities Com-
mission took the Declaration of Office before the Clerk, A. C. Huggins.
The Gavel of Office was then presented to the Reeve who announced that the
1960 Council was now officially constituted.
Rev. W. D. Stenlake of Southminster United Church gave the Prayer of Invoca-
tion for the 1960 Council.
Reeve Mitchelson then gave the following Inaugural Address:
I would like to preface my second Inaugural Address with a tribute to
the men who served with me on the 1959 Council. It was a pleasure and privil~
to work with them for the benefit of the people of Stamford Township. As you
would expect there were wide differences of opinions on many problems but I
would like to state that when the facts and statistics that had a bearing on
each problem had been studied in terms of "the greatest good to the greatest
number", the decisions made, were in my opinion, in the best interest of the
ratepayers. I would like to state that each member of Council worked dil-
igently in the interests of the ratepayers, in many cases over and beyond
the call of duty, and in my opinion are entitled to the gratitude of the
people whom they served.
As a result of Election Day, Monday, December 7th, there is one change
of personnel in the 1960 Council. Councillor Bates decided not to seek
re-election but he can feel that during 1959 he served ably and well and I
feel that his ability and interest in municipal affairs should he used in
some capacity to which his talents are suited.
On behalf of the 1960 Council, and the people, I would like to welcome
back the people's choice, Councillor A- G. Bridge. Last year he said "I am
just taking one year's rest." He has kept his word and once again his long
experience as Councillor, Reeve and Warden is at the disposal of the people
of Stamford T~qnship.
DUTIES OF AN ELECTED COUNCIL:
The duties of elected representatives are many and varied. They are
expected to exercise local policy control and general administrative super-
vision throughout the entire range of local government undertakings. Be-
sides the services which they oversee directly, they must accept the over-
riding responsibility for a variety of other services where the immediate
control lies with some appointed board, commission, committee, or authority.
periodically the elected representatives appoint all or most of the members
of such governing bodies .... some from their own ranks, some from outside.
The Municipal Council receives financial reports on' all their operations,
provides much of their funds and has an opphrtunity to consider many of
their major policy proposals before they are implemented. In some instances,
the elected representatives have the power of veto, in others, their authori~
is less.
MUNICIPALITIES CREATED BY pROVINGIAL LEGISIATION:
The rights of local self-government come from the PrOvince. provincial
legislation tells the civic authorities what they may do, or must do, and
often specifies in detail how a service is to be organized and carried out.
the local authority has some freedom of choice
.~ In .al~ost every und~rtaking,
coupled with a measure of Provincial direction. Certain services which
municipalities provide are, in reality, partnership undertakings carried
out in co-operation with the Province. To a considerable extent, civic
services are subsidized through Provincial grants of one type or another.
APPRECIATION TO HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND THEIR STAFFS:
The Public Utilities Commission and their staff who supply the
water and electrical services we require are to be complimented. Especially
when the weather causes the conditions it caused last week.
We must not forget to thank the many individual citizens who serve
on the following: the Arena Board, the Welland and District Health Unit,
the Library Board, the Housing Authority, The Committee of Adjustment,
the Niagara Regional Development Association, the Court of Revision, the
Niagara Peninsula-Conservation Authority and the Niagara District Airport
Commission.
Another group of fine-spirited citizens who services give us all
peace of mind is the group of men who serve in Stamford's Fire Departments.
Under the direction of the Fire Committee, the men of the three Fire
Departments render service of such a high calibre that the Underwriters
set Stamford's fire rate at the same figure as the adjacent City. This
predominantly volunteer fire service deserves the thanks and support of
all of us.
The sincere thanks of Council must be expressed to the Niagara Falls
EveningReview the Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Gazette and Radio Station C.H.V.C.
for their cont;ibution in communicating the activities and decisions of
Council to the people of the area.
All of the people referred to in the appreciations just expressed,
render the kind of service that~.helps to make Stamford To~mship a well
balanced and desirable place in which to live. The thanks that I have
just expressed must fade into insignificance compared to the sense of
satisfaction and accomplishment that each and everyone of them must feel
at having contributed to making. their co,a~unity Just a little better place
to live in.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMEME IIIGHLIGHTS:
Under the able superintendence of the Township Engineer, a road
Programme amounting to $200,000 for Maintenance, $135,000 for Construction
and $62,000 for Supplenentary for a total of $397,000 was efficiently
carried out.
The following main traffic arteries were extended to a 36, ~idth of
Pavement~ (1) completed widening Dunn Street from Dorchester Road to '.
To accomplish the work that was achieved in 1959 required the
dedication and hard work of a competent staff. I would be remiss indeed
if I did not draw the effort and loyalty of the staff to your attention,
and the attention of the people of Stamford Township, and praise and
thank them on your behalf. Without their efforts, we as residents would
not be able to enjoy the services we demand in a fully modern community.
The Clerk, A. C. Huggins, the Engineer, Conrad Eidt, the Treasurer,
R. W. Daws, the Assessor, Ben Prior, the Building Inspector, Arthur Bradley,
the Plumbing Inspector, W. Pattison, as heads of their respective depart-
ments, have done yeoman service.
The Police Commission, and the men on the Force under Chief Con-
stable John Cunningham, deserve our thanks for the manner in which they
have preserved law and order and the many other kindnesses men of the law
perform.
d R d 2 Dot hester Road from Lundy's Lane to the Queen Eliza eth DECLARATION OF POLICY:
Drurmno ( ) e b h t s r are
toedoo~ . ' Wen he 1959 Council amended the Declaration of Policy it included this
. suggestion along with the following more important changes: (1) increased
The following rural roads were improved or re-constructed thus keeping standards for roads, (2) sidewalks on both sides of R2 subdivisions, (3)
prepayment in cash for all services or if the subdivision is large, pre-
desirable balance between urban and rural improvement in our roads system:
Garner Road, Welland Line Road, Kalar Road, Whirlpool Road.
The above work required the construction of 16.2 miles of road and the
surface treating of 29 miles of road.
In addition to the above, the Roads Department constructed the roads
in fourteen (14) registered subdivisions.
Other services constructed during 1959 were: 2.99 miles of sewermains,
3.91 miles of watermains, 1.10 miles of curb faced sidewalks and 5.03 miles
of sidewalks.
In the Parks Department the regular park maintenance programme was
carried on making these areas available for recreation. The A. G. Bridge
Park was opened to the public with the newly constructed washrooms, store
room facilities and the new backstop.
WINTER WORKS PROJECTS:
As in former years the Federal Government will contribute 50% and the
provincial Government 25% towards the labour costs on approved projects. The
remaining 25% and material costs must be borne by the Township. Approval of
projects to the estimated costs of $121,687 has already bee~ received and
other projects have been submitted for approval.
Sixty men were kept working to the end of May and 40 men are now
' working at approved projects. When the work commenced, priority was given
to heads of families receiving Municipal welfare assistance, The 1959
Council feels this programme is of practical assistance to those who are
feeling the acute unemployment situation most keenly.
BUILDING PERMIT HIGHLIGHTS:
The Building Inspector issued Building Permits to a total value of
$7,039,470. This is almost one million more than 1958, but if the value of
the new Secondary School on the pitton property which is not taxable is
deducted, the figure is roughly $6,000,000 which is the-average for the
last five years. .~
I would like to point out that despite the fact that Council withheld
approval of new subdivisions until the Declaration of Policy had been
amended and despite the fact that a tight money policy resulted in the
Central Mortgage and Housing Authority reducing the amount of money avail-
able for home mortgages, the number of residential units completed in 1959
(315) was almost the same as in 1957 (342) and 1956 (339). The largest
numbers completed in the last 5 years was 1958 (441) ani 1955 (448).
ASSESSMENT DEPARII4ENT HIGHLIGHTS:
The total taxable assessment in 1959 was $50,220,300 and has increased
by $1,844,152 to a 1960 total of $52,064,452. This may seem like a sub-
'r,~ stan~ial increase but in actuality is not ~nou~h to p~ovide the additional
· ,l~?i services required.
payment for units of approximately 50 lots. Protection of the purchaser
and the difficulty experienced by Council in collecting funds when needed
for the installation of services forced this position upon Council.
PLANNING:
By-law 2031 and the Official Plan were the beginnings of the planning
approach to the needs of Stamford Township. By-law 2350 passed this year
consolidated By-law 2031 and all subsequent amendments. This year the
Councils made sufficient funds available for the Niagara Falls & Suburban
Area Planning Board (which includes Niagara Falls, Stamford and Chippawa)
to hire a full time professional planner. The advice of such a qualified
person is just as essential to Councils as the advice of Solicitors,
EngineerS, Clerks, Health Officers, etc. The work and efficiency of the
Planning Board has increased because the Planner's services are now
~ailable and this accomplishment together with the establishment of an
office and the proper facilities met with the full s~pport of the 1959
Council. If the well-planned municipality that we of this generation
envisage and wish to pass on to our children and our children's children
is to become a reality, we must continue to support sound planning
principles.
TOURIST AND INDUSTRIAL PROMOTION:
The tourist and industrial promotion activities that are carried
out on behalf of the people of Stamford are done by the Chamber of
Commerce and are supported financially by the three Councils. Last year at
the Inaugural Meeting, Deputy Reeve Keighan suggested Stamford should con-
sider having its own Industrial Commissioner and recently he has revived
the suggestion. From reports in the press we are aware that the Industrial
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce has some suggestions to make to the
e0uncils. The facts involved in this problem must be squarely faced and
in all probability will be resolved in terms of economics.
In a municipality that is growing and developing like Stamford, it
is imperative that we obtain as much industrial and commercial assessment
is possible so that we may reverse the unfavourable balance of residential
~0 industrial and commercial assessment that has been ~aking place since
1954.
HYDROAND TAXATION:
- In 1958 Stamford received approximately $186,000 from the Hydro-
Electric Power Commission of Ontario as a grant in lieu of taxes under the
Power Commission Act. In 1959 it is estimated that the grant in lieu of
taxes will be almost $250,000. Of this amount $45,000 will be the grant
allowed on the Generating and Transformer Stations as a result of a 1959
amendment to the Power CDnm~ission Act which allows $2.00 per square foot
'of ground floor space.
This is the additional payment Hydro Officials promised in 1958 if
and when an equitable fermula could bc worked out. ThUs equitable formula
~oes not conform to the Provincial Assessment Manual which the Government
acc.ep.t p ' h t' and transformer stations are entitled to full number one roblem a d '11 ' ·
PROBLEMS FOR T · $ . o ue e outside maximum and have exceegded the
Chippawa and Stamford Councils early in 1960. The decision on this report In addition to this our mill rate has been increasing each year for
will be one of the most important that the Council will have to make. Stamford
Council co-operated with the other two Councils to take the necessary steps
to gather the facts that wouldjdetermine whether a merger was in the best
interests of the people.
The Committee engaged the Firm of Deacon, Arnett and Murray, a top
ranking consulting and planning Firm and requested that Fred Page Higgins
(an equally competent accounting firm) be retained to do the financial
analysis. The recommendation that they bring in, and all the details leading
up to their recommendations, must be given the closest scrufiiny from Stamford's
point of vi~¢.
The content of the report must be put in a simple form so that the
public may become familiar with the important advantages and disadvantages
of a possible merger.
The co-operation of Stamford in proceeding with the other Councils to
study factually whether merger is in the best interests of all the people
does not relieve it of its responsibility to c~itically analyst the report
to see if it is in the interest of Stamford ratepayers. In fact it is its
duty to do soo~
(2) Bus Problem - The decision of the N.S.& T. to give the Councils of
Niagara Falls and Stamford the required 12 mo~ths notice to discontinue its
bus service as of August 31st, 1960 created a serious problem. The opinion
of Council after much consideration was that it felt.the better solution was
to have a private company, preferably one experienced in the transportation
the past decade. This fact together with the high cost of borrowing for
mnicipal purposes adds greatly to the amounts that must be levied for
operating purposes.
I strongly recommend that all current expenditures be considered"
carefully and capital borrowings curtailed to the lowest possible figure
and that the Stamford District Board of Education, the Public. Utilities
Cemmission and Council get together to conclude the preliminary work done
on a 5 year capital budgeting plan.
The Municipal magazine "Civic Administration" in its December issue
published some figures from a report by Eric Finnis of the Canadian Tax
Foundation and they are significant enough to reprint here.
Percentage of Total Taxes Collected
Year Federal Provincia~ Municipal
1933 39% 19% 42%
1942(War) 80% 10% 10%
1958 62% 21% 17%
Thus the cycle has been completed in 25 years with the municipalities
euchered from first to third place. Little wonder that the organizers of
Federal-Provincial finance conferences are not too anxious to add muni-
Jpalities to the invitation list.
There is a hint that a Federal-Provincial municipal finance conference
field, take over the Franchise and failing that, to consider setting up a my be held in 1960. All municipalities should press for this and insist that
publicly operated transportation system jointly with the City of Niagara Falts.l.nthorough factual and complete look should be taken at the present situation
ith'the purpose of moving in the direction of achieving "a now deal on taxes"
When a Joint committee had been set up with the members of the Niagara ~ s the report referred to so clearly indicates is needed.
Falls Council, the thinking and decisions were the same as Stamford's Council. . For the information of residents of Stamford Township I propose to be
The opinion that this area cannot function without'a transportation
system was endorsedby the property owners of Stamford when they voted about
2 to 1 on the question "Are you in favour of the principle of the Municipal'
ity operating a public bus transportation .system Jointly with the City of
Niagara Falls?"
This problem, which is common to many municipalities on the North
American European Continents, must be squarely faced up to and solved. We
hope it can be solved by having private enterprise take up the Franchise but
if it cannot, then it is evident that Stamford's'residents are in fayour of
the only alternative, the principle of a public bus system operated Jointly
with the City of Niagara Falls.
(3) EnlarRfi~ Council - The 1959 Council was in favour of enlarging
the Council' by two members and having them elected on a staggered term. The
ers favoured this~ " recommendation by a majority of approximately 2 to 1.
my office at the Township Hall at the conclusion of the school day at
p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays of each week to be available
0 confer with the general public and officials of the Municipality and to
erform other functions required of the Reeve. In addition to the set hours
hat I will be in my office, I realize that there will be many other calls
m my time, and these can be arranged to the mutual satisfaction of those
mncerned.
The services which local governments provide nowadays have become
business. Local affairs demand much time and energy from a].l elected
'ePresentatives. It is obvious from all the foregoing that the respon-
~ibility for conducting the affairs of Stamford to-day requires the
'0'operation of ma~y people who are keenly interested ill their m~nicipality.
It is the sincere wish of the members of the 1960 Council that they have
the they have the capacity to grasp the essentials of large-scale and complex
undertakings, the ability to reach sound decisions on important matters and
the good sense to refrain from unwarranted interference with the day to day
work of the permanent officials.
Addres~ 1. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the excellent Inaugural Address given
by Reeve E. E. Mitchelson be recorded in
the minutes of this meeting.
Reeve Mitchelson then called upon the members of Council to give
short addresses:
Deputy-
Reeve
Keighan
· Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan
Mr. Reeve, Members of Council, Special GuestS, and Ladies and
Gentlemen:
I do believe that the Reeve has covered very completely the events
that took place in 1959 and no doubt the effect of what we did
will be felt for years to come. We hope that what we did will
be in the best interests of Stamford Township. Before con~nent-
ing further on the Reeve's remarks, I realize that this is an
Inaugural Meeting, but I happen to be an individual that when
I am disturbed about something, I have to say what I want to say.
This is something that is very important to Stamford Township and
which seems to becoming a practice and an expensive one as has
been shown this past year. It is rather ironic and serious that
at the end of 1958 We had a member return to Stamford Council
who was a member of a law firm who was a very capable person,
but I cannot accept a person taking a seat on Council when that
seat has been gained, according to the Municipal Act, in an
illegal way. At the end of 1958 the Township was being prosecuted
by Martin,Calvert,Bates & Sheppard and that prosecution was still
in progress. According to the Municipal Act the following shall
not be eligible to be elected to the Municipal Council: "a person
who, either himself or by or with or through another, is counsel
or solicitor in the prosecution of any claim, action or proceedinS
aginst the corporation or in opposing or defending any claim,
action or proceeding by the corporation." This was going on when
Mr. Bates was elected to Council. I cannot accept this and I ~
cannot accept the opinion of our acting solicitor that this fact
would not influence the Ontario Municipal Board in .any decision
they make, because you should know by now that we are facing
action against the Corporation by the same law firm of Martin,.
Galvert, Bates & Sheppard. It is getting to be a habit and I must
say something about it as your representative because you are the
people who are going to pay for any damages, costs,ere.that arise.
I am very sorry that i have to bring these things out now but it
is of the utmost importance and the peopleshould be acquainted
with it. Asfar as 1960 is concerned, I want to assure the Reeve
and members of Council that I will do as I have done in the past,
that anything I feel that is important toStamford I will do my
best at all times.
Councillor can be carried out during the year. I wish to express my apprecia-
Allan ContRtion to the Officials and Staff and other bodies for the co-operaticn
given to Council. I hope we will have that same good will during
the year just beginning. I sincerely hope we will all have the
best of health and strength to carry out the many duties, and I
wish everyone a prosperous and happy year in 1960.
Councillor
Bridge
Councillor
MacBain
Councillor
Allan
CouncilloK J. N2 Allan gave the following remarks:
Mr. Reeve, Members of Council, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Reeve and Deputy-Reeve both have covered very well what has "~
taken place during the past year and I will not dwell on that.
I wish to congratulate the Reeve on his InaugUral Address. He ,.
has covered many points and suggestions and I hope many of them
Standing
Committees
Councillor
Councillor A. G. Brid~e gave the following remarks:
Mr. Reeve, Members of Council, Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have no intention at this time to discuss the Inaugural Address
of the Reeve as I want more time to go into the details before
making comments. I have one suggestion with regard to the bus
transportation question. I do not know who was responsible for
submitting question 4 to the ratepayers in the form in whi.qh it
was submitted as a money by-law. It was not a money by-law,,it
was simply a plebiscite and should have been voted e~ by all the
people of the Township and it would have had a much larger majority
fayour it. Again, I will not attempt to comment upon the Reeve's
Address until I have had sufficient time to study it, and possibly
next week I will have something to say about it. I want to pass a
word of commendation upon the work of the Public Utilities
Commission in the recent storm. On the whole, Stamford Township did
very very well in that storm and it speaks very well for the Public
Utilities Commission employees. I listened to the remarks of the
Deputy-Reeve regarding the law suits and that is one of the questions~
I intend to ask. I hope you all have a good time at Uncle Sam's
and I wish everyone a very very'happy New Year.
Councillor A. A. MacBain gave the following remarks:
Mr. Reeve, Members of Council and Ladies and Gentlemen:
When you are the last speaker and when you are the junior member of
Council there is not much you can add to the fine words already
spoken, I just want to wish everyone in the Township a very happy
and prosperous 1960, and also to Reeve John MacKenzie of Chippawa
and thank him for taking the timeoff to come to our Inaugural
Meeting.
2. Allan
MacBain
"THAT the following Members of Council be designated!
as Chairman of the 1960 standing committees of
Council:
Reeve E.E.Mitchelson Property, Sidewalks,
Deputy-Reeve R.F.Keighan Finance, Fire,
Councillor J.N.Allan
Councillor A.~.Bridge
Councillor A.A.MacBain
All members of Council
Committees name~."
Sewer,Lights,Cemeteries,
Roads, Welfare,
Parks,Traffic,
to be members of the
Carried.
After the above resolution was read and Mr. Mitchelson asked if all
the members were in favour, Councillor Bridge took the floor and
stated that he had not been consulted about the committees, and that
the list had been already been completed and typed, and that be had
particularly wanted to be Chairman of the Finance Committee, and
that he did not think it was fair that he had not been consulted.
Reeve Mitchelson then stated that he would like to give his
interpretation of the facts. He advised that during the five years
he had been on Council and served under Mr. Bridge that never once
had he presented a list of the committee chairmen and the list had
Bridge stated that Mr. Bridge was aware of this and that he had asked
Cont'd each member of Council what particular c~mmittees they were
interested in. Mr. Mitchelson also stated that he had called
at Mr. Bridge's home on Wednesday and told him that the Council
members would like to meet and discuss the committees. Deputy-
Reeve Keighan stated that members of Council had been polled
and had voted that he return as Chairman of Finance. He also
advised that it would have been a relief to have someone else
as Chairman of the Finance Committee, as it had entailed a great
deal of work over the past year. Reeve Mitchelson then stated
that Deputy-Reeve Keighan had been appointed as Chairman of
Finance by a vote of the Council members and that this was a
real tribute to the work he has done. Councillor Bridge again
stated that he had never said he would like to be on the Roads
Committee, and that Deputy-Reeve Keighan had told him he would
like to be off the Finance Committee, and that he would have liked
to be the Chairman of Finance because he felt it was a job which
would require more brains than past years. Councillor Bridge
stated he would like to go on record as not being in, favour of the
resolution.
Boards & 3. MacBsin
Commissions Allan
"THAT the following members of Council be
appointed as Stamford Council's representatives
to the organizations and Boards-named hereunder:
Greater Niagara Survey Committee-Reeve E.E.
Mitchelson and Deputy-Reeve R.F.Keighan,
Arena Board-Reeve E.E.Mitchelson and Councillor
A,A. MacBain,
Cancer Society-Councillor J.N..Allan,
Chamber of Commerce-Deputy-Reeve R.F.Keighan,
Councillor J.N. Allan,
Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee-Deputy-
Reeve R.F.Keighan, Councillor A.A.MaCBa~n,
Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee-Deputy-
Reeve R.F.Keighan, Councillor J.N.Allan,
Chamber of Commerce Traffic Committee-Councillor
A. A. MacBain,
Civilian Defence Committee-Councillor 3.N.Allan,
Court of Revision - Reeve E.E.Mitchelson.
Hospital Committee - Councillor A.A. MacBain, ~
Humane Society - Councillor A. Ao MacBain,
Welland & District Health Unit-Reeve Mitchelson,
Niag.Falls & Suburban Area'Planning Board -
Reeve E.g. Mitchelson,
Greater Niagara Railroad Re-location Committee'
Councillor A.G.Bridge, Deputy-Reeve Keighan,
Greater Niagara Unemployment Committee-Deputy-
Reeve Keighan, Councillor A.G.Bridge,
.Niagara District Airport Committee-Councillor
J. N. Allan,
Niagara Regional Development Assoc.-Councillor
A. A. MacBain,
Niag.Peninsula Conservation Authority- Reeve
Mitchelson,
Stamford Library Beard - Councillor A.G.Bridge."
Author~loa 4. Allan
to sign Bridge
.che~ues,
Carried.
"THAT Reeve E.E.Mitchelson and Treasurer K.W.Dawe
be authorized to sign all cheqges, promissory
notes and other banking forms on behalf of the
Township of Stamford."
Carried.
Rev. Stenlake ~ 5,
Adjourn
Reeve
Mitchelson
Jan.4,1960
_Pr_esent
7t6.
Allan
Bridge
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT a sincere vote of thanks be given to Rev.
W, D, Stenlake, Minister of the Southminster
United Church, Stamford Township, for the Prayer
of Invocation given at this Inaugural meeting of
Council."
Carried,
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet at the Township
Hall on Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Reeve Mitchelson s~ated that on behalf of the 1960 Council he
wished to thank most sincerely the public for their interest in
attending the 1960 Inaugural Meeting. He said that th~.1960
Council is dedicated to serve the people, and that it was
obvious that there would be differences of opinioA, and that
it was his sincere hope that the decisions made would be in
the best interests of all the people.
Meeting Adjourned.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held January 7th, 1960
at 7:30 P.m.
Minutes ~ 1. MacBain
. Allan
Su__bscriptions ^ 2.
Clerk
Bembe-KshiPs ~ 3.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G, Bridge
A, A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held December
28th, 1959 and the Inaugural Meeting held
January 4th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Bridge
Allan
Keighan
MacBain
"'THAI' we authorize the Clerk to take out sub-
scriptions of the following Municipal magazines
for members of Council and all Department heads:
1. The Municipal World,
2. Civic Administration."
Carried.
"THAT we authorize memberships to the following
Municipal organizations for the year 1960 at
the fees indicated:
Ontario Municipal Association- $50,00,
Ontario Good Roads Association - $25.00,
L~tario Traffic Conference - $10
Ontario Mayors & Reeves Association-at fee to
be levied,
Urban-Rural Municipal Association-At fee to be
}a e -ricers Association- ee included
fee $30.00."
_ Carried.
Girls Work
Board
Kerrio Hockey 5.
progranm}e
C.N.R.Bonds ~ 6.
Allan
Keighan
"THAT Council approve the request of the Niagara
Falls Girls Work Board to hold their annual Tag
Day on Saturday, May 7ths 1960, which Board
also includes Stamford Township."
petition re:
Catchbasin
Carried.
Allan
Keighan
"THAT we authorize an advertisement on behal£ of
Stamford Township in the Stamford Kerrio Hockey
Club programme, at a cost of $100.00~"
Carried.
Keighan
Bridge
"THAT the Treasurer be authorized to purchase
$2,550.00 worth of C.N.R.(Canada (~aranteed)
BondB to mature in Dec. 1964, at a yield to
the Township of ~.92%, since the amount of $2,551
will not be required to be used for the installa.
tion of street lights until some time in the
future."
.Carried.
Out.Good " 7. Allan
Roads Conv. Keighan
"THAT two Council members who wish, along with
Officials, be permitted to attend the Ontario
Good Roads Convention in Toronto, Feb.22,23, &
24."
Garried.
PCO Services ~' 8.
MacBain
Bridge
"THAT the Reeve and Clerk be instructed to
execute our Pe~t Service renewal contract at
the new rate as set forth in the letter of PC0
Services Limited da~ed'-November 25th, 1959."
Carried.
Bus
problem
A~pointments-
Boards &
Commissions
Council received a letter from the local Union of the'Amalgamatd
Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employe~s
of America dated January 5th, 1960 wherein it was indicated that
the older buses were having more breakdowns than suggested by
Mr. F.S.Dingle, Vice-President of the C.N~R. Mr. R.P.Paige,
Vice-President of the Union was also present at the meeting and
he mentioned'that in addition to having difficulty in maintaini~
the o~d buses on the routes, difficulty was being experienced
with the heaters in the buses and in consequence, passengers
were not as comfortable as in the new buses which had been taRen
off the Niagara Falls run. After considering the matter, the
Clerk was instructed to forward the letter to the Joint
Transportation Committee for attention. In addition to this
action, Council suggested that the Solicitor check the private
Act granting the N.S.& T. the bus Franchise, to determine if
there are any provisions which might govern the accommodation
provided in the busesbeing operated.
Council instructed the Clerk in respect to certain appointments
to various Boards and Commissions. Thes~ iuBtructions will
· be incorporated in a by-law which will be brought in to Council
later in the month.
Keighan
Allan
Playground v~10. MacBain
equipment Allan
Temporary ~' 11. MacBain
Assistant Allan
Foreman
B_l~g. Inspector 12.
Allan
Keighan
Brookfield- '~ 13. Allan
_Clare Cresc. Keighan
-~-law 2457 ~ 14.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the request of residents who petitioned
Council for approval of connecting a 6" concrete
",main into an existing catchbasin be granted, to
be carried out at their expense and maintained
by them, and that the location be as set down in
their letter of January 5th, 1960, the connection
to the catchbasin to be under the supervision
of the Engineer."
Carried.
"THAT the playground equipment o~ed by the
Secord Subdivision Association and offered to
the Corporation for use an~qhere in the Township,
be accepted,and the Engineer be requested to pick
up and store the equipment when he receives a
copy of the Association's resolution permitting
the Association to dispose of the equipment."
Carried.
"THAT Mr.
assistant foreman on the Winter Works Projects
after his vacation which will be about Feb.lst,
1960, until the completion of our Winter Works
Programme on the Engineer's recommendation. The
Engineer ha~ing pointed out to Council that the
George Warden be employed as a temporary
position was made known Co our employees and the
only applicant does not have sufficient experience,..
and that such experienced men are not usually
'Recorded vote requested by Councillor A.G.Bridge:
Ayes: Atlan~ MacBain, Mitchelson
Nayes: Bridge, Keighan. .~=
Resolution Carried.
.
"BY-~W No.2457,1960 A By-law to authorize ;;:~.
the construction of certain works as local "
improvements under the provisions of the Local ,~
Improvement Act ." Read a third time and
"THAT we approve of the report from the Engineer
re: flooding in the Brookfield-Clare Crescent
district, and same to be sent to all residents
interested."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued in the
month of December in the amount of $79,850.00/"
Items Tabled
V.O.N. ~
Leslie Weisz
Watermain-
Montrose Rd.
Boyardee ~
P 1 an
Plan 188 J~
O.M.B.
HearinKs
~etter filed
Tothfaluse
Increase
Council
AdjoUrn.
Jan.7,1960
The following items on the Agenda ~ere ordered tabled:
1. Letter from the Victorian Order of Nurses advising that
they had vacated the building on the west side of the Township
Hall in December, 1959. The vacancy was referred to the
Chairman of Property for investigation and report to determine
how the building might be best used.
2. Letter from Leslie Weisz of 2911 Barker Street request-
i~garbage pick up twice a week for his apartment houses at
2167 and 2181 Dorchester Road. The matter was referred to
the Engineer for a further report after he has an interview
with Mr. Weisz.
3. Letter from M. T. Stelmaszynski requesting the extension
of a watermain on Montrose Road was referred to the Engineer'
for a report.
4. Memorandum from the Engineer dated January 7th re: garbage
service for the new Boyardee Plant on Pettit Ave. was referred
to.~the,'Council Industrial Committee for a report.
5. Letter from the Engineer outlining various alternative
costs for servicing Registered Plan 188.
_Present
Finance
Genera 1
R~oads
6. The Clerk presented a Memorandum advising that the
Ontario Municipal Board would hold hearings at the Township
Hall in respect to the following matters: Hearing of Restricted
Area By-laws 2445, 2446, 2447, 2448 as well as the application ! Relief
submitted by F.A,Branscombe to have a hearing in connection
with an application to have the second part of the Town & Countri
Estates property registered.
The followinK letter was ordered filed:
Letter from the Township Solicitor advising that judgment had
been signed against Joseph Tothfaluse, Andrew Tothfaluse an~
Andrew Tothfaluse St. on December 29th, 1959 in the amount
of $8,121.91 together with costs, to provide estimated sidewalk
costs for Registered Plan 157. A certified cheque in the amount
of $1,347.00 signed by Martha and Andrew Tothfaluse was
forwarded with instructions that it be credited to the amount,
owing on the Judgment.
The Solicitor presented a draft act to'present to the legis'
lature along with applicable peeitions~ to increase the
membership of the Municipal Council from five to seven members,
~e forms were drawn up on the basis-that the term of office
would be for a two year term on the staggered basis, with the
Reeve running each year. After considerable discussion the
Solicitor was instructed to revise the Act and petitions to
only provide for an increase in Council membership from five
to seven members. No action in respect to term of office or a
staggered system will be taken at the present time, and will
be deferred until later· in the year.
15. Keighan
MacBain
Finance
~..Lester Snow
Access reads
Petition
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,Januarl
llth, 1960 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meetin8 Adjourned
Hour ll: ~0 p om.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on January llth, 1960
at 7:30 p.m.
1. Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
Allan
3. Keighan
MacBain
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Fluante
Committee and pass · s"
account .
Carried·
"THAT the statement of General Accounts.dated
January 8th, 1960,as presented, be acc'~pted and
the accounts be paid amounting t~\$219,858.93.,,
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
January 8th, 1960 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to\$18,722.06.,,
4. Keighan
Allan
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
January 8th, 1960 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to\$1,931.38.,,
5. Allan
Macgain
Carried,
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise and
resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Mr. Legtar Snow of 2584 Riall Street addressed Council in
respect to an application for a garage license he submitted to
operate a new establishment on Part Twp.Lot 188, Welland Line Rd.
just west of Drummond Road. He indicated that some time in the
future it was likely that a salvage yard might be established in
conjunction with the garage. After some discussion of the
application, Council decided to table the matter one week to
permit members of Council to inspect the premises where it is
proposed to operate from. In view of the fact that the location
is in an area zoned Industrial (2), the Solicitor will be asked
for an opinion if it is mandatory that a license be granted in
such a case if all requirements of the Township are complied with.
Mr. Wm.Romanowtch of 1300 Montrose Road addressed Council in
respect to a petition signed by 68 persons which Council received,
close up access to the ~ueen Elizabeth Way via Montrose and
Thorold Stone Roads. Mr.Romanowich pointed out that the petition-
era have substantial ~Dv~Rtm~nt~ on ]and Jn the= u~e~n~tv ~nd ~
access is closed at these routes it would be detrimental to their
property and materially affect their function and value. The
Reeve informed Mr,Romanowich that the 1959 Council had strongly
objected to the proposals of the Department of Highways and he
expected that the 1960 Council would do the same.
~~petition He advised that the Highway proposals will be r.eferr.ed to
:'~" '~ i~gd~I:~; Cont'd the Ontario Municipal Board for a hearing at which time the
Township and all persons objecting to the proposals would have
an opportunity to be heard. The Reeve recommended that the
petitioners engage counsel to place their objections before
the Board. A copy of the petition will be immediately for-
warded to the Department of Highways and another copy will
be presented to the Ontario Municipal Board at the time the
hearing is scheduled.
petition ~ 6. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the petition of residents in opposition
to the closing of accesses to the Queen
Elizabeth Highway in the areas set down in
the petition received by Council on January
llth, 1960, be forwarded to the Dept. of
Highways."
A.Carlesso
Carried~
~.~
' Gr .Niag. ~ 10, MacBain
C. of C. Keighan
park ~'11.
Commission
Mr. Albert Cariesso requested Council to take action to
·
r e
A.Carlesso ~ 7.
C.N.R. &
Garner Rd.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the Clerk and Engineer be authorized to
proceed with the necessary advertising as a
local improvement the installation of sewer
and water on St.George,McMicking and Gore Stree
with the understanding that Mr.Carlesso who
has made the request will pay for the cost of
the advertising, and the fees of the O.M.B,"
Carried.
A letter from the Twp.SolicitoF advised that the C.N.R. does
not oppose the application of the Township to extend Garner Road
over the C.N.R. Right-of-way, providihg the Township bears all
costs of roadway development and maintenance together with the
cost of installing automatic protection if the Board of Transp0rl
should so order. Members of Council felt that the cost for
installing any automatic protection device should be on the
same basis as any other Railway crossing and the Clerk was ',
directed to have the Solicitor so advise-t~e Railway Board and
the C.N.R..
8. '~'MacBain
Allan "THAT our Clerk and Engineer be instructed to ~
prepare the necessary by-laws for local improve'!
ments for watermain on Montrose Road from
the existing main 'to McLeod Road."
Carried.
W.M. on
Montrose
Tenders- ~' 9. Allan
Materials Bridge
"THAT the Engineer be requested to call for
tenders for all materials, outlined in his
suggestions as presented~ tenders to close
2 p.m., Feb. 8th, 1960."
Carried.
t~I 5~ C. of C. Commerce reviewing their activities for the year 1959 and
I~ ii~ · ' " suggesting certain alterations for the future. After discussi~E
, ~' ~[ the letter carefully, the following resolution was passed:
· ". . k. '"'. ....·7= ' ' '7 " ' -=. '.· ""i ....
Keighan
MacBain
Appointment ~ 12. Bridge
~,to Parks Keighan
Commission
Sheep loss ~ 13. Allan
Keighan
_Sheep valua~mrs. 14.
Increase ~ 15 ·
Bridge
MacBain
Bridge
MacBain
~"THAT our Clerk be requested to write to the
Clerl~ of City of Niagara Falls and the Village
of Chippawa to ascertain if their respective
Councils would be desirous to meet with our
Council at a special meeting to discuss indus-
trial development and the matters arising out of
the Chamber of Commerce letter dated the 30th
day of December, 1959,and that if the other two .~
Councils are agreeable to a meeting our Clerk ~'~
attempt to fix a date and place for the meeting
agreeable to the three Councils."
Carried.
"T}~T since it was indicated by the Minister of
Labour for. Ontario, Mr.Chas.Dale], who is also
Chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission, that
Stamford should be protected against any tax
loss as a result of Oak Hall and the adjoining
property being taken out of taxation after its
purchase by the Park Commission, that the Clerk
be authorized to write the Chairman of the Park
Commission and suggest that Stamford Council is
anxious to learn if Stamford will be receiving
some form of grant or taxes to make up for the
several thousand dollars which Stamford was
· receiving at the time of the purchase as taxes."
Carried.
"'THAT a letter be sent to Premier Frost and Mr.
George Bukator,M.P.P. requesting that considera-
tion be given to the appointment of a member of
the Stamford Council to the Niagara Parks
Commission, pointing out the fact that the City
of Niagara Falls has a life member now, and two
other residents of Niagara F~lls are also on the
Commission, but Stamford with considerable more
territory, have no representative."
Carried.
"THAT the sheep loss sustained by Harold Brown on
Dec.22,1959, be paid in the amount of $30.00 as
valued by Albert A,Misener and Edgar E,Thompson
acting in the capacity of sheep valuers."
Carried.
"THAT the list of sheep valuators as presented by
the Clerk be a proved"
Carried.
"THAT this Council does approve the Act and
petition pertaining to the increasing of the
number of this Co~u~cil from five to seven, and
that the Clerk be iustructed to prepare the
necessary by-law."
Carried.
_.:;. -
i!'~]~ !'~' Allan . "THAT a By-law be prep re ~r presentation at
i ~]f :~ ,; ' ' the next regular meeting making it .cDmpulsory
l!7'!~l: for all dogs to be compel ed to wear a collar,
· ~, .. Carried ·
Mobile ~ 17. Bridge
EQuipment Allan
to which must be attached the 1960 Township
dog tag, and that the Human Society be instructec
to pick up all dogs running loose, that do
not conform to this by-law."
Present
"THAT the Township Engineer be ordered to have
prepared a complete list for each member of
the Council of all mobile equipment now owned
by the Municipality, stating the age, and if
possible, a statement of probab~ replacements,
or if new equipment is or has been considered."
Carried.
Items Filed The following items on the Agenda were ordered filed:
Twp.of
Tilhury
1. Letter from George Bukator, M.P.P. re: Twp. of Tilbury
resolution requesting increase in grants for con~nunity centres
and ~renas.
C. of C.
Civic Night
Bus Trans-
portation
2. Invitation from the Niagara Fells Jr. Chamber of Commerce
advising that their annual Civic Night Dinner would be held
Wednesday, Janua~ 27th, at 7:15 p.m. at the Park Hotel. Council
accepted the invitation and as many members as possible will
attend.
3. Communication from the Twp. Engineer advised that the next
meeting of the Joint Committee on bus transportation would be
held on January 12th, 1960 at ~3:30 p.m,
Items Tabled The foliowinE items on the Agenda were ordered tabled:
Plan 188
1o Communication from the Township Engineer which outlined
alternative costs for servicing Registered Plan 188..
Application-
Assess.Dept.
2. Applications for the position of clerk in the Assessment~
Office were referredto a committee of the Reeve, Deputy-Reeve,
Chief Assessor and Clerk, to bring in a ~econm~ndation at the
next meeting.
Adjourn
18. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
January 18th, 196'0 at 7:30 p
Carried,
Meeting AdJ ourned.
Hour 10: 30 p .m ·
Minutes 1.
Finance
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on January 18th,
1960, aC 7:30 p.m.
Supplemen- 3.
tary Accts.
Finance 4.
Miss Ka~e ~ 5.
Durdan
taxi
~Drtv_E!~er
E. E. Mitchelson
R o F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
Allan
Bridge
Keigban
}~cBain
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
January 7th and llth, 1960 be adopted as
printed."
Carried.
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Keighan
Bridge
Keighan
Bridge
Bridge
Keighan
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Supplementary General
Accounts dated January 15th, 1960 as presen-
ted, be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to $24,895.65."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT a letter of condolence be sent to the
relatives of the late Miss Kate Durdan, so
long a bulwark in the education circle of
the City of Niagara Falls."
Allan
Keighan
Carried.
Bridge
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from Ronald Higgs of 562 Lee Avenue,
Niagara Falls, Ont. be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
"THAT a notice be inserted in the local paper,
or that printed notices be sent to all
licensees, that their 1959 license has
expired, and that renewals must be applied
for and granted before the end of February,
1960, or in default, the provisions of such
license will be placed in tile hands of the
Police Dept. for operating such a business
without the proper authori~."
Carried.
the recommendation of the SoliCitor in her
~I:
letter to Council of January 18th, 1960, in
respect to the complaint that the heating
system in the N.S. & T. buses being used in
the Township at the present time, has
broken down."
Carried.
Dumoulin
Sewer
Services
Committee on
9ana! work.
A letter from the Solicitor dated January 18th clarified the
right of Council to grant or refuse any type of license
applied for. The opinion was requested when an application
was submitted by Mr. Lester Snow for a garage license at the
last meeting of Council. When the application first cam~
before Council last week, it was tabled to permit members of
Council to examine the proposed location of the garage on
Welland Line Road on Twp. Lot 188 and to secure the opinion
from the Solicitor. When the matter was discussed it was
determined that a road had never been constructed on the
Welland Line Road in front of the property indicated and that
it would cost a considerable amount of money to construct a
road on this right-of-way. Accordingly, the following resolu,
tion was passed:
9. Keighan
Bridge
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from Mr. Lester Snow be not granted
at this time."
Carried.
Mr. Leonard Dumoulin of 3641 Rysdale Street addressed the
Council in respect to the Township's proposal to provide his
property on Rysdale Street with sewer services. He stated
that the Engineer had advised him that the Township would
undertake the work under the Winter Works Programme on con-
dition that he pay an amount of ~641.00 in cash. He expresse~
his objection to paying anything in cash and reiterated a
previous request to have the sewer constructed on his street
as a local improvement, and the charges therefore assessed
against the owners who would benefit. The Reeve advised him
that Council considered the offer made to him was reasonable
and fair and it was as far as the Township would go. Mr."
Dumoulin said that he had checked with the other owners to
see if they would pay their proportionate amount in cash for
~the sewermain, but only one had agreed to pay a small amount.
He was requested to consult with the owners again to determin;~
if some arrangement could not boreached.
10, Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the Reeve be authorized to appoint 2
members of Council along with the Engineer
to be Stamford's representatives on a com-
mittee of Stamford, Niagara Falls and
Chippawa representatives, to meet with
representatives of the Ontario H.E.P.C.
to get together factual information which
would help to determine whether or not
there is any practical way in which the
capping of the old Hydro Canal could be
accomplished for the purpose of filling in
the open cut by the land fill method,"
Carried,
Committee
St.Light -
Carborundum
Industrial
Lots.
Chef
Boyardee
.P. lant
~ Clerk in
.~ Assrant.
i~ 0ffice.
v.o .N.
· Bldg.
Bd.of Edu-
cation
Pebentures
The Reeve appointed Deputy-Reeve Keighan and Councillor J. N.
Allan to represent the Council on the Committee proposed in
the above resolution, relative to closing the old Hydro Canal.
11. Allan
Keighan "THAT the F.U.C. be asked to install one
additional street light at the Canadian
Carborundum Co. as requested by Mr. A. C.
Knapp of the Carborundum."
Carried.
In response to a question raised by the Clerk, Council made
the following decision:
In all cases where lots in the Industrial Subdivision, regi-
stered as Plan 160 and owned by the Township, are turned'b~ck
to the municipality by purchasers, that they be expected to
pay full taxes on the lands purchased during the time the
property was held in their name. If the land was only vested
in their name for a portion of the calendar year, they be
expected to pay a proportionate amount of the year's taxes.
Councillor MacBain reported that he had certain discussions
with the officials of the Chef Boyardee Plant, relative to the
disposal of tin cans and other salvage from their Plant. As
the result of these discussions, he understood that satisfactory
arrangements had been concluded with a local salvage dealer to
pick up the tin cans and other salvage and remove them from
their plant property,
Reeve Mitchelson advised that the special committee to consider
applications for the position in the Assessment Office would
bring in a definite report at the next meeting.
12. MacBain
Keighan "THAT this Council accept the recommendations
of the Chairman of Property as set forth in
his report of January 18th, 1960, with regard
to the future use of the building formerly used
by the V.O.N."
Carried.
An application from the Stamford District Board of Education
requested approval of Debenture issues for the following
purposes:
1. $175,000. for six class rooms and a kindergarten to be
erected on the Dunn Street site in Stamford To~mship,
2. $320,000. for 8 regular classrooms, home economics, manual
arts, and a general purpose room on a site located in Lot 44,
Township of Stamford,
3. $125,000. for four regular classrooms and a general purpose
room as an addition to the King George V School in Chippawa.
The letter from the Board indicated that it had received ten-
tative approval by the Department of Education for the several
-projects, with Project 1. apprnVed for $140~000-, Project 2
approved for $220,000., and Project 3. approved for $100,000.
The letter advised that the debenture rate required to pay for
these projects based on 7% interest over 20 years would represent
an increase of .74 mills. After consideration of the request the
following resolution was passed: '
prepare 13. Keighan
By_laW.. Allan
"THAT the application of the Stamford District
Board of Education be approved as.submitted,
and that the Clerk be authorized to prepare
the necessary by-laws."
Carried.
By-law 14. Allan
2463. Bridge
"BY-lAW No. 2463, 1960. A By-law to declare the
desirability of undertaking certain works as a
local improvement under the provisions of
The Local Improvement Act." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
County
Crest
Items
Table~
Mobile
Equipment
Projects
At this juncture of the meeting the Reeve and Deputy-Reeve pre-
sented Councillor A. G. Bridge with a County Crest and Badge
with the words "Warden - 1958" inscribed thereon. The badge
and crest had been presented to all former Wardens of the County,
and the Reeve and Deputy-Reeve made the presentation on behalf
of the County of Welland.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled:
1. Report dated January 18th from the Engineer regarding mobile
equipment of his Department. The report was tabled to give an
opportunity to members of Council to study the report.
2. Report from the Engineer dated January 18th advised that five
more winter works projects had been approved by the Federal and
Provincial Governments, with the exception of the watermain sug-
gested for Montrose Road. The other ~ems wer~ held over until a
report is submitted showing the total cost of works undertaken
under the Winter Works Programme to date, with details on the
grant expected from the Government and the cost to the Township
through the Mill Rate and the issue of debentures.
Grant to 3. Letter from the Niagara Falls Chgpter of the Canadian Council
Council of of Christians and Jews requesting a grant of $850.00 was referred
Christians to the Budget Committee and the Joint Meeting of the Councils of
& News. Niagara Falls, Chippawa', and Stamford are held later. in the
month. ;
Home & 4. Letter from the Martha Cullimore Home & School Association
School Assocdated January 14th requesting sidewalks in the vicinity of the
school was referred to the meeting at which local improvements
for the current year will be considered.
Reg.Plan 5. Report from the Engineer dated January 6th giving estimated
188. costs of services for Reg. Plan 188.
Dead Tree 6. Letter from Mr. Ross Pridham of 2870 8tamford Green Drive
concerning the removal of a dead tree, was tabled to permit
the Engineer to examine the tree and bring in a report.
Parks 7. A letter from Mr, Arthur Parks, of 2846 Drummond Road
request. requesting an amendment to the Zoning By-law to permit the
erection of a green house on his property, was referred to the
Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board for consideration
and ~ec~mmendation,
Borough of
Stamford,
England.
Adjourn,
{
' Jan.18,1960.
No. 5
Present
Mi_~nutes v~ 1.
i]Finance ~ 2.
Roads ~ 3 ·
'Stationery
i%A~Scount.
8. A letter dated January llth from the Borough of
Stamford, England, indicated that they were celebrating their
500th Anniversary of the granting of the Charter to the Town
'on February 12th, 1961, and invited all municipalities with
the name of Stamford to determine if they would like to be
associated with the commemoration in some permanent manner.
The Reeve appointed a committee of Deputy-Reeve Keighan and
Councillor MacBain, the Clerk and Engineer, to consider the
letter and bring in a recommendation to Council.
15. Allan
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Mon.,Ja~nuary
25th, 1960 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.~
1960
Hour 10:35 "P .M.
' I '~ ' C l~rk
A Regular Meeting Of the Council was held on January 25th,
at 7:30 p .m.
Keighan
MacBain
E. F, Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
A. G. Bridge Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held
January 18th, 1960 be adopted as presented."
Keighan
MacBain
Carried.
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Keighan
MacBain
Carried.
Keighan
Alla~
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
Ja'nuary 22nd, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to $2,284.23."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
January 22nd, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to $7,900.74."
Carried.
Councillor Bridge questioned the payment of two stationery
accounts to National Cash Register Co., and inquired whether
tenders had been called for the supply of the new stationery
requirements. The Reeve stated that a committee had been
formed last year to deal with this matter and a report will be
presented at the next Council meeting.
Steve Chanady, 28 1 Drummond Rd. re res ent '~ private property and that at this time ~e
A & P Stores, Portage Rd. N., (grocery) ~l are una de ~o d~te~aine whether or not the
Mary Patriquin, 4223 Stanley Ave., (grocery) ~ treedisbtl~Z a~. t at while we are not pre-
Lindon Flowers, 2704 Dorches er R .(grocery) ' pare a is -ime at least, to remove the
Loblaw's, 2175 Dunn St. (grocery) - tree, the householder may if he wishes,
Fred Galle, 1 Royal Manor Drive (grocery)
Rachel Jackson, 1985 North St. (grocery)." ~'
~ Winter 14. Keighan
,~ Works MacB~in "TI~T the Engineer be authorized
Hawker & 8. Allan ~'
Pedlar Keighan "T~T the applications for Hawker & Pedlar
Licenses from the following be approved the subsidized Winter Works Programme, as
outlined in his report dated Jan.
and licenses granted:
F. L- Bro~, 2571.Cleveland Ave.,
Don W. Johnson, 4522 B~ve=d~s Rd."
Gabtied. ~ ,Improve- Bridge "T~T we accept our Engineer's suggestion
Barbershop ~' 9. MacBain
License. Keighan "T~T the application for a Barbershop Licehse are to be const~cted as Local Improvements
from Walter Salach, 1078 St.. Paul Ave. be ~ on St.George, Gore St. and McMicking St.
approved and license granted."
Carried.
.
Nelson ~ 10 · Bridge
Hawke~ Allan "T~T the application fo= a Hawker & Pedlar
License License from N. Nelson, 3626 Kalar Road
' be not g~anted."
Gar~ied. ~ amount of money spent on advertising these proclamations be
R~fre~h- ~ 11. MacBain
ment Ke~ghan "T~T the application for a Refreshment
Veiled. vehicle license from John Chotka, ~56
Welland Ave., St.Catha~ine~, be app~ov~d 3 Proc- 16. Keighan
and license granted." lamations Allan "T~T the Clerk be au~horized to enter into
Carried~ a Joint proclamagion with Niagara Falls and
Chippawa to advertise a proclamation in
and, 3rd, Minor Hockey Week."
Carried.
JW"' ' ];=;'~".k*'~ ::~ u e remazn er o e proper y o~mers were no in agreemen
T.Brant ~ 17. Bridge
Allan
Assoc. J~ 18. Allan
Memb. ership Keighan
CommitteeAllan
Dog Tax
By-law No.
2465.
owners when they made connection to the sewermain.
"THAT the recommendation of the Special
Committee re: appointment to the Assess-
ment Dept. be approved and T. Brant Jr.
be so appointed."
Carried.
"THAT this Council take out membership
in the Municipal Clerks and Finance
Officers Association of Ontario at a
cost of $10.00."
Carried.
"THAT for the reasons set forth in a letter
of resignation received from Councillor
A. G. Bridge dated Jan. 25th, 1960, that
Council accept the resignation."
Carried.
Councillor Bridge suggested that an increase in the dog tax
· fees be made. The remainder': of the Council did not agree
with his suggestion and the matter was filed.
20. MacBain
Keighan "BY-lAW No. 2465, 1960. A By-law to ratify
the execution of petitions to the LegiSlative
Assembly of the Province of Ontario and the
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, and sub-
mission of a Private Bill to the Legislative
Assembly of the ProVince of-Ontario." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
By-law No. 21. Keighan
2469. · Allan
"BY-lAW'No. 2469, 1960. A By-law to appoint
Sheep Valuators for the Township of Stamford
for the year 1960." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Items
Filed[
~tatement
Leasebuy
Joint
Meeting
The following items on the AKenda were ordered filed:
1. Financial statement of the Welland & District ltealth Unit
for the year 1959.
2. Copy of letter to Leasebuy 1. td. from the Department of
Planning & D~/e!opment wherein they note they do not recommend
approval of the subdivision plan to the Minister.
!
3. Letter from the City of Niagara Falls advising that the .';
Joint meeting of the Councils of Niagara Falls, Chippawa, and ,
Stamford will be held on January 28th a~ 7:30 p.m. d
Health
Unit
~eport.
Co-ordin-
ating Com.
~ 4. Monthly report for December, 1959 from Dr.L.WoC.Sturgeon
of the Welland & District Health Unit.
5. Minutes of the Public Utilities Co-ordinating Committee held
on January 13th, 1960.
Fire
Courses.
Assessment
'I Charts.
~! Plan 188
!4 Items
~ %ab 1 ed:
~d Dept.H~gh-
,q ways ~Plans
4 ~aEsement
PC
~! Fir
~t e~orks
6. Letter from the Director of the Ontario Fire College con-
cerning the various courses to be presented during 1960. This
letter is to be referred to the Fire Committee.
7. Three charts prepared by the Assessment Department indicating
the trend in assessment over the period 1954 to 1960.
8. Report of C.H.Eidt~ Engineer re: estimated cost of services
within Reg. Plan 188.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from the Department of Highways wherein they sub-
mitted several proposals concerning the design of the inter-
section of Thorold Stone Road and No. 8 Highway and O'Neil Street
and No. 8 Highway. Their proposals were discussed at some length
and the Council requested that the Engineer submit his design
for these two intersections.
2. Letter from the Ontario H.E.P.C. wherein they submitted
an easement covering the construction of a catchbasin and
storm sewer. It was suggested that the agreement be referred
to the Solicitor for her consideration.
3. Letter from the Greater Niagara Home & School Council re-
garding the placing of cards in stores indicating the fireworks
regulatiDns. It was requested that a report from the'Clerk be
prepared on this matter.
Grant -
Cancer
~ociety.
~Y-law No.
2464.
3 BV-laws.
~d. Educat.
~pp o intm ent
to Roads
~mmittee
4. Letter from the Greater Niagara Unit of the Canadian Cancer
Society requesting a grant for the year 1960. This matter will
be referred to the Budget Committee.
5. By-law No. 2464 re: appointments of representatives to
various Council committees and Organizations. This by-law was
tabled in view of the resignation of Councillor Bridge as
Chairman of the Roads Committee.
6. By-laws 2466,2467,2468 re: approval of applications of the
Stamford District Board of Education. The Council requested
additional information on the amount of Department grants, etc.
Council met in committee to deal with the appointment of the
Chairman of the Roads Committee. It was suggested that Councillor
Allan be appointed Road Chairman for the year 1960 along with his
other various committees. Councillor Bridge will remain as
Chairman of the Welfare Committee only.
A d3 ourn
Jan.25,1960.
Present
22. Allan
Keighan
~hamber of
Commerce
Merger?
~epor~.
Cost
Breakdown
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again
February 1st at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
H r: 9:50 P.M.
~Deputy Clerk
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of Niagara
Falls, the Village of Chippawa and the Township of Stamford was
held January 28th, 1960 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall.
City of Niagara Falls:
F. J. Miller
I. McCallum,
H. C. Morton
A. J. McKinley
G. Martin
C. Gregory
3. G. White
C. Swayze
W. S. Orr
· D. C. Patten ,'[
S. Price
Village of Chippaws:
H. J. Clarke
J. Charlebois
J. Ives
G. Kulka
R. T. N. Gallan
Mayor
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
City Manager
City Clerk
City Engineer
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Clerk
Township of Stamford:
E. E. Mitchelson
; R. F. Keighan
"' J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
C. H. Eidt
A. C. Huggins
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Engineer
Clerk
The first item discussed was a letter from the Greater Niagara
Chamber of Commerce dated December 30th, 1959 which submitted
four alternative plans for an industrial programme for the area
in 1960. During the discussion of this letter the following
were mentioned:
1. The possibility that the merger 'survey report might include
some recommendations relative to industrial promotion.
2. The Chamber report did not give any breakdown of cost in
respect tO the various su6gestions made.
Industrial
Promotion
Committee
Canadian Court]
Christians &
Jews
~:H.E.p .C .Canal
i~lsc, Grants
inner of
',h_amDions
3. It was indicated that Mr.W.A.Merriott acted in the
capacity of industrial commissioner a number of years ago. Mr.
Ballard, a pensioner of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, also did
industrial promotion work, as did Mr.T.S.Scott, former City
Manager.
Martin
Keighan
"THAT a Committee of two members of Council and
an Official, of each of the three Municipalities, .is
be appointed to study all phases of industrial
promotion and report back to the three Councils."
Carried.
Their request indicated that the $850.00 amount would be
divided proportionately among the three municipalities.
McKinley
Charlebois "THAT the three Councils approve the work pro-
posed by the Niagara Falls Chapter of the
Canadian Council of Christians and Jews, and
- urge the citizens of the Greater Niagara Area to
support the campaign, but that the Chapter be
advised that the municipalities are not in a
position to' make the grant suggested in view of
local needs and our inability to provide the
funds."
Carried.
~ote: When the final vote was taken on this resolution 10
members supported the resolution and six voted against.
The third item on the agenda was a suggestion submitted by the
Greater Niagara Winter Employment Advisory Committee relative
to the capping of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission Canal.
Gregory
'McKinley "THAT two members and the Engineer be appointed
from each Council to prepare a brief and make an
appointment with Mr.J.S.Duncan,Chairman of the
H.E.F.C.of Ontario, to determine what action if
any,might be taken to re-cap the Hydro Canal."
The second item on the Agenda for discussion was a letter
from the Niagara Falls Chapter of the Canadian Council. of
Christians and Jews wherein a request was made for a aonation of
$850.00 to assist the Chapter in raising the sum~ of $8500.00.
Mayor Miller reminded the meeting that a Joint Committee to
study miscellaneous grants for organizations serving the Greater
Niagara area had been appoin~] i~ 1959 and it had brought in
recommendations for the payment of grants to the Organizations
named, on a proportionate basis. It was agreed that the Joint
tommitts should be appointed in 1960 and each Council was asked
to appoint their representatives.
Alderman George Martin, Chairman of the Joint Co~nittee in
arranging for the Dinner of ~a~pion~ reported that the dinner
would be held Friday, February 12~h at the Bru~k Ho~el,
conmencing at 6:30 p.m. He stated that approximately 190 guests
were expected and that Rev.Dick Jones,Director of the Canadian
Council of Christians and Jews would be the guest speaker, He
also advised that crests had been purchased to present to the
various persons being honoured on that night.
Present
Minutes
A8 soc. for
Retarded
Children
Stamford Bd.
of Education
McCalltun
Gregory
"THAT the meeting do now adjourn.~
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
A Regular Meeting of Council was held February 1st, 1960
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Allan
Bridge
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held January
25th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
· Stamford Bdo
Of Education
Coni'd
i
Pt.Twp.Lot 37
Alex Laughlin
Carried.
Miss Patricia Newson, Secretary of;the Greater Niagara Associa-
tion for Retarded Children,a~teDd~ ~he meeting and spoke in
connection with the Association's request for a Municipal Grant
for the year 1960. She advised that the Association have 48
children at Bellhaven School ranging in age from 5 to 20 years. 'Robert Hunt-
Complete facilities exist for the teaching of academic su.bjects, Side yards
home economics, etc. The Aspociation receive Provincial grants
for pupils up to 18 years of age. She mentioned that the Group
is now included in the United Appeal. Any donations received
are subtracted from the funds provided by the United Appeal.
It is expected that the United Appeal will provide over $8,000
to the Association in 1960. Council ordered that the letter
from the Association be tabled and considered at the time
are discussed during 1960 Budget deliberations.
In response to a request of Council, the following members of
the Stamford District Board of Education artended the meeting
to provide further information in respect to the request for
the debenture issue in the aggregate principal amount of
$620,000.00:
Mrs. A.W.F.McQueen, Mr.E.K.Raham, Mr.Fred Rutland, Mr!.J.S.
Hetherington, and Secretary, R. A. McLeod.
In response to guestions raised by members of Council, Mr.Raha~
advised that the present classroom cost amounts to $25,000,00
and grants are made on the basis of $20,000.00 per classroom.
He mentioned that grants for school sites are available on the
basis of one-half the assessed value of property, and a
comparatively small grant is av~ilable for transportation.
Mr. Raham compared building costs between the years 1950 and
1960 with the grants received. He stated that building costs
'Sewermain
RYedale St.
~airdressing
[axi Owner
He mentioned that basic specifications for schools had not
changed in the last decade but the eoven~ment was paying smaller
grants per classroom. As the result of discussion it was
generally agreed by the members of the Board and by the Council
that a concentrated effort should be made to secure higher
education grants from the Province, and press for assistance
in the form of grants from the Federal Government. The Reeve
expressed Council's appreciation to the members for attending
the meeting and clarifying their request for debenture issue.
Mr. Alex Laughlin of Toronto addressed the Council in respect
to his proposed subdivision in Part Twp.Lot 37 being located on
the east side of Portage Road. He advised Council that he had
experienced some difficulty in arranging finances for the
development of the plan, but these arrangements had now been
completed and he was prepared to proceed with the registration
of the plan and the development of the property.~ He advised
that he was familar with the new 1959 Declaration of Policy
governing new subdivisions and he was prepared to develop the
subdivision on the basis of that Declaration. He also advised
that he was prepared to underw~te the expenses of connecting .'t
the Stanley Avenue watermain estimated at approximately
$4,000.00. He understood this action was necessary to provide
sufficient pressure and circulation to the area where his
property is located. The question of developing approximately
50 lots in his property was proposed on the basis that sufficimt
watermain pressure existed for 50 houses. The matter was tabled
by Council on the understanding that the entire question would
be discussed at a future meeting. When it is discussed, the
possibility of proceeding with a part of the subdivision will ii=~
be carefully considered. ,:'
Mr. Robert Hunt addressed the Council and advised that he had
expressed his Objection in respect to the revision of the
definition of "side yard" as expressed in By-law 2448 heard by i'i""
the O. tarioBoard on anuary 6th. ,r.
mentioned that the present requirement created a hardship for ,i
owners with small lots. The Reeve advised Mr. Hunt that
facilities existed to apply for relief in respect to the side
yard requirements on small lots. Applications for relief could
be submitted to the Committee of Adjustment.
Mr. Leonard Dumoulin again addressed the Council in respect
with the Engineer and Clerk during the week to determine an
apportionment of the cost of the sewermain between the owners
License from Irene L.DouElas,2260 Thorold Road
be approved and license granted."
Keighan , . !'THAT the application for a Taxi -cab ~mer ' s ,'r · - License from Hans G.Steinert,1987 St.Mary's
had increased and the basis for grants hsd decreased from Street be approved and license granted." · j= ;~ ," '.
$23,000. per classroom to $20,000. per classroom. Mr.Rutland
advised that the present basis of paying grants on the $20,000..' Carried. ~i~fCi~]=~ ~""
halls, furnace rooms, teacherrs rooms, and other facilities, .~i%~,InsDector 4. Keighan
: MacBain "THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued in the l' ~"="
month of January in the amount of
-~ --.,., =' '<*~" 'I . . $408a/~0.00|' Carried, /~.bf~' . '.' ] · ' .:
: . · .. . ...- · ,.,. . . ~
Horace Kilman 5. Bridge
Keighan
Kinerrs Club 6. Allan
Bridge
M: T. '.
Stelmaszynski
"THAT a letter of condolence be sent to the
family of the late Horace Ktlman, so long a
-Municipal Official in the County of Welland?
Carried.
"THAT this Council grant permission to the
Kinerrs Club to hold a Tag Day in Stamford
Township on Friday evening, April 29th and
Saturday, April 30th, 1960."
Carried.
A letter from Mr.M.T.Stelmaszynski,proprietor of the Montrose
Motel, was received wherein he indicated that he was prepared
to pay the estimated cost of $475.00 to have the watermain on
Montrose Road extended to his property. The following resolu-
tion was passed pertaining thereto:
Watermain 7.
Montrose Rd.
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT Council authorize the Engineer to con-
struct the watermain along Montrose Road ~
from McLeod Road 100 feet south at an estimated
cost of $475.00 upon receipt of the said am0~I
from the owner of the Montrose Motel in
accordance with his letter to Council of Jan,
31st, 1960."
Carried.
0 ·
MacBain
Keighan
"'THAT this Council authorize our Clerk,Solicito
and Engineer to attend the meeting on February
12th, sponsored by the Department of planning
& Development and that Council request our
Planning Director to attend this meeting als0.'
Carried.
Keighan
.MacBain
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to enter into a
joint proclamation with the City of Niagar, a
Falls and the Village Of Chippaws to declare
the week of Feb.7th e0 Feb0!3th,1960 as Boy
Scout Week, also the week of Feb.14th to Feb,
20th,1960, as Kin Week, and the Junior Chamber
of Commerce annual "Outstanding Young Man
of the, Year" contest."
Carried.
Dept.Planning
& Development
Keighan
Allan
"THAT we authorize payment of the following
National Cash Register invoices amounting to
Eleven Hundred and Sixty-seven Dollars and
Sixty Cents, for stationery & equipment.:
No. 75045 .... · .... $569.75
No. 75055 ...... ... 30.00
No. 75047. ....... . 351.95
No. 75054 ......... 210.00
No.H213579,......o 5.90
$1167.60 ,,
Carried,
Proclamations 9.
National Cash
Register Co.
0nt.Traffic 11.
Conf .Assoc.
Stamford Bd. ~ 12.
of Education
Committee
Representatives
.By-law 2466
Keighan
MacBain
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Treasurer be authorized to pay
Stamford's Membership fee in The Ontario
'Traffic Conference Association at the newly
established rate of $50.00."
Carried.
"THAT the Corporation make the payments to the
Stamford District Board of Education and the
Separate School Board required by Section 83A
of the Schools Administration Act, 1954, from
.the trailer camp license fees collected by
this Corporation in 1959 and in future."
Carried..'.
As the result of a joint meeting held with the C6uncils of the
City of Niagara Falls and the Village of Chippawa on January
28th, the Reeve appointed the following representatives of
'Stamford to the committees mentioned hereunder, and decided
upon by the Joint Committee:
1. Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve Keighan and the Clerk
were appointed to the joint committee set up to study industrial
promotion in the'Greater Niagara Area and reportiback to the
three Councils.
2. Deputy-Reeve Keighan,'CoLuncillor Allan and the Engineer
were appointed to the joint committee to consider the capping
of the H.E.P.C.Canal and prepare a brief to be presented to
Mr. J.S~ Duncan, Chairman.
3. Deputy-Reeve Keighan, and the Clerk were appointed to the
Joint Committee to consider grants to various organizations
working in the Greater Niagara area and recommend the amount
of grant and the appor~ionmne~t thereof to the Council.
13. Allan
MacBain "BY-LAW No. 2466, 1960. A by-law to approve an
application from the Stamford District Board
of Education (Dunn St.site)." Note: recorded
vote requested by Councillor Bridge. Ayes:
Allan, MacBain, Keighan, Mitchelson. Nayes:
Bridge. Read a ~irst, second & third time.
and passed.
]~-law 2467. 14.
~-law 2468 15.'
~-law 2470 ' 16o
Allan
MacBain
Allan
MacBain
Keighan
.Bridge
"BY-LAW No. 2467,1960. A by-law to approve an
application from the Stamford Distri~ Board
of Education (King George V School)." Read-
a first, second and third time and passed.
"B~-LAW No. 2468,1960. A by-law to approve an
application from the Stamford District Board
of Education (School,Lot 44)." Read a first
second'and third time and passed.
"B~'law No. 2470,1960. A by-law to provide for
the borrowing of money pending sale of
debentures." Read.a first, Second and third
time and passed.
By-law 2474
By-law 2464
Items tabled
Niag.Falls &
Sub.Area P1.
Bd. Budge t
Poli~ College
Grants in
lieu of taxes
Stamford
Horticultural
Society
Borough of
Stamford
Re~.PlaR 226.
17. Allan
Keighan
18. Keighan
Allan
19. Keighan
Allan
20. MacBain
Allan
;"BY-LAW No.2471,1960. A by-law to appoint a
member on the Corporation's Committee of
Adjustment." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
The following Orders from the Board of Transport Connnissioners
for Canada were received:
"BY-LAW No.2473,1960. A by-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement between The
Hydro-Electric Power CommiSsion of Ontario
and the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford dated the 7th of January, 1960."
Keadla first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No.2474,1960. A by-law to regulate the
use of land and character,location and use of
structures." Read a .first, second and third
time and passed.
I Transport
]0rders
Drunmlond Rd.
Crossing.
;Montrose Rd.
l~Crossing.
"BY'LAW No.2464,1960. A by-law of e
to various committees." Read. ,
and third time and passed.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons stated hersunder:
1. Letter dated February lst,1960 from the Niagara Falls &
Suburban Area planning Board enclosing a copy of their Budget
and requisition resulting therefrom for the, year 1960. It was
directed that this matter be tabled for con~ deration at the
time meetings are held on the current budget.
~. Copy of a letter from M~gistrate J.L.Roberts addressed to
the Manager of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce in rega~i
to the location of a proposed police college was table~, and
the Clerk was instructed to secure information as to the date
submissions on this matter should be made_to the Attorney-
General.
3. Letter ~rom Mr.George Bukator, M.P.P. in regard to grants
paid in lieu of taxes on Hydro and Niagara P~rks properties,
was tabled and directions issued that a full .statement in resp~
to~ this matter be prepared for submission to Mr. Bukator,
4. Letter from the Stamford Horticultural Society requesting
a grant of $1,000. for the year 1960 was referred to the
Budget Committee.
5- Letter from Mr. A. B. Fry of 2303 Lundy's Lane was referre
to the Traffic Committee for study and report.
Minutes
6. Letter from the Borough of Stamford, England was referred
to a special committee for consideration.
1960.
7. Request of the Kleincap Construotion Ltd. to have sewer a~
water mains installed in Section F of Reg.Plan 226 was tabled
in order that information might be secured from the Governmen~
as to whether the project can be undertake~ under the Wintcr
Works Incentive Programme. The Solicitor will also be asked
if the Township might undertake the work in accordance with the
provisions set out by the two Governments.
1. Order No. 100298 dated January 25th, 1960 ordered the
C.N.R. to install, within nine months of the date of the order,
and thereafter maintain, two flashing light signals and one
bell in lieu of the existing wig wag signal at the Railway
crossing at Drummond Road. The order further provided that 80%
of the cost of installing the said protection or the sum of
$7,112.00, whichever is the lesser, shall be paid out of the
Railway Credit Crossing Fund. 12~% shall be paid by the Town-
ship and the balance of the cost shall be paid by the C.N.R.
The cost of maintenance and operation of the protection shall
be borne and paid 50% by the Township and 50% by the C.N.R.
2. Order No. 100153 dated January 8th, 1960, approved'of the
protection as installed at the crossing of the C.~.K. &
Montrose Road. '
21, Keighan
blacBain
"TItAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
bionday evening, 8th of Feb. at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour: 11:35 P.M.
A Regular hiesting of Council was held on February 8th~
at 7:30 p.m.
Clerk
1960
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A, A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Allan
Bridge
"TI~T the minutes of the meetings held
January 28th and February 1st, 1960 be
adopted as printed."
Carried,
Keighan
Bridge
"TI~T we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
Keighan
Allan
"Tt~T the statement of General Accounts
dated Feb~mary 5th, 1960 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amountin~ to $196,143.87."
Carried.
Roads. 4. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts
dated February 5th, 1960 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to $11,567.73."
Rqlief 5. Bridge
Keighan
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts
dated February 5th, 1960 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to $510.15."
Financ~ 6. Keighan
Bridge
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Licenses 7. Allan
MacBain
Carried.
Tenders
] Stone
'~ F.O.B.Job.
,*t Stone
, F.O.B.Pit
Garage Lic. 8. MacBain
Keighan
Tenders
"THAT the applications for licenses from
the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Steve Krizsan, 2437 Thorold Rd.(Restaurant)
H
Stephen Zappia,2713 Lundy's Lane
Dillon & Rose Laronde, 3138 Drummond Rd.
Louis Ferencz, 3280 Lundy's Lane
Louis Bolus, Q.E.Way & Mountain Rd.
Rod Giguere, 4166 Woodbine St. (Grocery)
Emeri Szabo, 3663 Woodbine St.
George L~vallee, 3196 Stanley Ave.
John D. Scott, 1706 Dunn St.
Edwin Robins, 2673 Drummond Rd.
G.Capitano & Sons,3122 Drummond
Mrs.Margaret Prior, 61 Portage Rd.S
Horst Schulz, 3170 McLeod Rd. (Service
W. North, 2538 Drummond Rd.
Louis Bolus, Q,E.Way & Mountain Rd.
John Mignelli,2299 Murray St.(Dealer in Sec
Hand Goods)
Chas. H. Ellah, 402 portage Rd.N.(Barbersho[
Lillian p.'fhompson, 400 Portage Rd.N, -
(Hairdressing).."'
Carried.
"THAT the application for a public Garage
License from Galloway & Griffiths Ltd.,
corner Dorchester & Margaret St. be not
approved."
Carried.
The Engineer advised Council that tenders for the supply of
equipment to the Township of Stamford for the year 1960 had
been opened in the afternoon in the presence of Councillor
J. N. Allan, He provided statements summarizing all tenders
received ~or the various materials. Prior to dealing with
'tenders, Mr. Ted Willis of the National Sewer pipe Ltd.
quested pemnission to withdraw his Company's tender on vitrifi]
slay pipe. In making this request me advised Council that
C em ent
FOB Job.
Gravel,Sand,
Fill,Scr.Sand,
F0B Pit &
F0B Job
Cement
'F0__B Pit
Surf. Treatm.
-& Penetrat.
Tar Cold
tender on vitrified clay pipe had been made in error and
that his Company was only interested in supplying the
concrete type of pipe. After discussion, Council agreed
that the National Sewer Pipe Co. would be permitted to
withdraw their tender on vitrified clay pipe.
9. Bridge
Keighan
10. MacBain
Keighan
11. Keighan
Allan
12. MacBain
Ke~ghan
13o Bridge
Keighan
14. Allan
Bridge
15. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the tender for the supply of stone,
F,O.B. Job, be split between Stam-Falls
Trucking and V. Kiemele, subject to the
approval of the Dept. of Highways."
Carried.
"THAT the tender for the supply of stone,
F.O.B. Pit, be given to Walker Bros.'
Quarries and Queenston Quarries, trucks
to haul from closest quarry, subject to
the approval of the Dept. of Highways."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Stam-Falls Trucking for
cement, F.O.B. Job, be accepted for the
year 1960 at $4.14 bbl."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Calaguiro Bros. for the
supply of gravel, sand, fill, and screened
sand, both F.O.B. Pit and F.O.B. Job, be
accepted for the year 1960, subject to the
approval of the Dept. of Highways, being
the lowest tender."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of F. Eastland Fuels be
accepted for the supply of cement for the
year 1960, F.O.B. Pit, at $4.00 bbl."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Eastland Bros. for
surface treatment and penetration be
accepted for the year 1960, subject to
the approval of the Dept.of Highways."
Carried,
"TI·L~T the tender of Currie Products Ltd.
for 'Far Cold Patch in drums F.O.B. Store-
house, be accepted for the year 1960,
subject to the approval of the Dept. of
Highways. (.346 per gal,)"
Carried.. .
. ,, asphaltic cold patch for the year 1960
':~'~ :l:"'?' ~ ~.~,' be accepted subject to the approval of
,. '~ li-.ti~:! ,. Z,.~' the Dept. of Highways."
Asphaltic 17. Allan
Cold Patch Keighan
FOB Storehs.
Fur.Fuel & 18. MacBain
Kerosene Keighan
Transmis. 19. Allan
Oil Keighan
Min.Oil,Hoist 20.
Oil,Chas.Grease
Anti-freeze
Keighan
Bridge
Motor Oil, 21. Bridge
Gas - 1 & 2, Allan
Diesel Fuel
Vitrified 22. MacBain
~ile Allan
Carried·
"THAT the tender of Imperial Oil Ltd. for
asphaltic cold patch in drums, F.O.B.
Storehouse, be accepted for the year
1960, subject to the approval of the
Dept. of Highways."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Gunning Oil Ltd. for
furnace f~el and kerosene for the year
1960 be accepted subject to the approval
of the Dept. of Highways."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Imperial Oil Limited
for Transmission Oil for the year 1960
· be accepted subject to the approval of
the Dept. of Highways."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of the British American
s ea and Anti-freeze, for the
year 1960, be accepted subject to the
approval of the Dept.of Highways."
Carried·
"THAT the tender of Cities Service Oil L~d.
for Motor Oil, Gasoline - Grade 1 and 2,
and Diesel Fuel for'the year 1960, be
accepted, subject to the approval of the
Dept. of Highways'."
Carried°
"THAT the tender of E.Weightman and Sons
for the supply of Vttrified Tile for
the year 1960 be accepted."
tarried.
Sewer Pipe 23. MacBain
6,9,10,12, Allan
15,18 in.
"TI~T the tender for the supply of Con-
crete Sewer Pipe of 6", 9" 10" 12"
, , ,
15" and 18" D]ameter for the year 1960
be awa~rded to Canadian Marietta
(Ontario) Ltd."
Carried.
· Sezer Pipe
(t_21-72 in.
i
PiRe
!CaS. tings
]Hydrant s,
"!Valves &
~B0xes.
v. alves
10xes
~o. rk
lental
:ui~en t
~8e8 sot t s
8 ·
91
0.
Bridge
Allan
Kei~han
MacBain
Bridge
Allan
MacBain
Keighan
HacBain
Allan
Allan
MacBain
Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
MacBain
Ketghan
MacBain
"TIL~T the tender of A. Cope & Sons Ltd. be
accepted for the supply of Concrete Sewer
Pipe for 1960, for 21 to 72 inch diameter,
inclusive."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Stanton Pipes (Canada)
Ltd. be accepted for the supply of Bell &
Spigot and Tyton Water Pipe for the year
1960."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Niagara Foundry L'td.
be accepted for the supply of Sewer
Castings for the year 1960."'
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Canada Valve & Hydrant
Co. Ltd. be accepted for the supply of
Hydrants, Tapping Valves and 10" and 12"
Valve Boxes for the year 1960."
Carried.
"TI4AT the tender of Niagara Plumbing Supply
Co. Ltd. be accepted for the supply of
Valves for Watermains for the year 1960."
Carried·
"THAT the tender of J. R. Ferguson Co. for
the supply of Valve Boxes for the year
1960, be accepted·"
Carried·
"TtLAT the tender of Cedarvitle 'Free Experts
be accepted for tree trimming & tree removal."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to contact~
when rental equipment is necessary to be
used, the lowest bidder in each case for
the particular equipment required; and if
his equipment is not available, the bidder
nex~ in line is to be contacted."
Carried,
"TI[~T the annual report of the Assessor be
accepted and placed on file."
Carried.
_.. . _-
Geo. Dudla
Brookfield-
~lare S~.~er
Leonard Ave.
Parking.
Biamonte Pk.
Parking
Humane Soc.
Meeting.
2 Mcmbers_
Kleincap -
Sec.F,
Plan 226
Andrews
Gravel Pit
Mr. George Dudla addressed Council in respect to a rental
problem he is experiencing with a tenant employed by the
To~0ship. bit. Dudla was advised to take the matter up with
the Township Clerk·
33. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Council endorse the recommendations of
the Engineer as set down in his letter of
Feb. 8th, 1960, re: the Brookfield-Clare
Avenue sewer problem."
Carried.
34. MacBain
Keighan
35. MacBain
Keighan
36. Keighan
[~cBain
"THAT the recommendation of the Traffic
Committee re: parking of cars in the
vicinity of Fry's Drug Store at Leonard
Ave. be accepted, and that the Solicitor
be authorized to prepare the necessary
amendment to the present by-law."
Carried.
"THAT our Clerk be instructed to prepare
a by-law to prohibit parking on the
east side of Biamonte Parkway as sho~rn
on the sketch dated the 8th day of Feb.
1960, prepared by our Engineer."
Cazried.
{Police
!-
!
~CNR - Kalar
Rd. Crossing
Fabled Items
]Q, E .Way
'Access Contr.
G. B. Hopkins
~r0perty
~nnexation
01.B Hearings
~L Feb. 29 -
"TIL~T the Reeve appoint 2 members of Council i.[1.A.Branscombe
to attend a meeting of the Humane Society /Iarch 1st -
represe~'a ' , and City Council rep-
t trves ~ ]L 2462
resentsrives, to study the dog situation ~
in this area."
Carried. ~j
The Reeve appointed Councillors Bridge and ~cBaln to meet
with the Humane Society. ' ~,
37. Keighan
MacBain
"TIIAT the Clerk be authorized to notify
the Kleincap Construction Co. that they
cannot proceed with installing the ser-
vices in Section F of Plan 226 under the
Winter Works programme as a participant;
and that the subdivider confirm in writ~g
that he intends to proceed under the sub-
divider's agreement with the To~nship,
which states that the entire cost of
these services shall be paid for by the
subdivider in cash prior to the start of
installation, and that upon receipt of
such confirmation, that the Engineer be
authorized to call tenders for the work."
Carricd.
Councillor Bridge requested Council to take action to have
the old gravel pit operated by Irvine Andrews located on the
East side of No. 8 Highway filled in with garbage and refuse
ieb.8 1960
by means of the land fill method. As the result of the
discussion which took place on the matter, the lieeve appointed
a committee of the Deputy-Reeve~ the Engineer and himself to
contact the Niagara Fails City authorities to detemnine if
some satisfactory a~rangement could not be worked out in re-
spect to the filling in of the pit.
Councillors J. N. Allan and A. A. ~.iacBain were authorized to
attend a meeting called by the Chamber of Commerce to consider
the possibility of having a proposed Police College established
in this area. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb.10th
at 4 p.m.
Council received a'copy of Order No, 100349 dated January 29th,
1960 from the Board of Transport Commissioners of Canada
which directed the CoN.R. to install two flashing lig~ signals
and one bell at their crossing at Kalar Road within nine,months
from the date of the Order. ~
The following items on the Agcnda were ordered tabled:
1. Engineer~s report relative to proposed access control of
the Queen Elizabeth Way.
2. Letter from Mr, J. B o Hopkins concerning property owned
by him at the corner of Churches Lane and Stanley Avenue.
3. Letter from the Township of Crowland requesting support
of a resolution dealing with the costs involved in annexation
proceedings.
4. A Notice of Hearing from the Ontario Municipal Board which
appointed February 29th at 11 a.m. for the continuation of the
Hearing in respect to an application to register property
described as Town and Country Estates owned by Mr.F.A.Branscombe,
A second notice from the Board advised that a Hearing would be
Held in respect to By-law No. 2462 on March 1st at 9:15 a.m.
Both Hearings are scheduled to be held in the Police Admin-
istration Building,
38. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
February 15th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meet ing Adj ourned
Hour: 11:30 P.M.
Pres.ent.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on February 15th, 1960
at 7:30 p.m.
~inutes 1. Keighan
Allan
Licenses 2. Keighan
MacBain
Licenses 3. Allan
Bridge
J.A.Climenhage
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
;A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held February
8th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
"THAT the applications from the following be
approved and licenses granted:
Pauline Ecker,1461 Lombard Avenue (Hairdressing)
Madeleine Pridham,2870 Stamford Green Drive
Jacques Ducharme,2239 Thorold Stone Road "
Sam Lee, 1286 St.Paul Avenue (Restaurant)
Joseph Kryzanowski,2901 Drummond Rd. (Grocery)
R.Montgomery, 315 Portage Rd.N. (Refreshment)
Fred Eastland Fuels, 249 Park St. (Fuel
Gunning Oil Ltd.,1470 Drummond Rd.
John Meats Coal Co.,601 Erie Ave, "
Champion Oil Co.,272 Victoria Ave. "
~ J.~ .Climenhage 3.
i~,A.Clime, nhage 4.
i~PDlication
'i
Mr.Climenhage advised that Central Mortgage & Housing
Corporation is not prepared to recommend mortgage units for houses
on Keiffer Street in view of the information secured from the
· Planning Board and the Clerk relative to zoning. He requested
that a letter be written outlining the zoning for Keiffer Street.
The Clerk advised that a letter along the lines requested by Fir.
Climenhage had been wL~ten on February llth, and after reading
this letter Council agreed that the information requested by
Mr. Climenhage had been supplied, As the result of further
questions by Mr.Climenhage he was informed that at the time he
requested services in 1959 he was advised that the area was zoned
as Industrial (1) on the Official Plan and that in view of this
planning he was urged not to proceed with a residential develop-
ment on Keiffer Street even though the particular zoning by-law
passed prior to 1955 permitted that type of development..
Keighan ' ,
MacBain "THAT the application of J.A.Clim~nhage Develop-
ment Ltd. respecting Plan dated 15 Feb. 1960,
for 11 lots be not disapproved, subject as
follows:
Sidewalk on Dorchester, all services on Cherry-
hill Drive, and a conveyance of part of draft
lot 11 equivale~ to 5% of the lands in the said
plan, all according to the Policy declared in
1'959."
Carried. 5. MacBain
Bridge
"THAT the applications from the following be
approved and licenses granted:
Hector Fang~at,2352 High Street (Taxi-cab
Polish National Union,1681 Thorold Stone Road
(Public Hall)
Stamford Women's Institute,154 Portage Rd.N.-
(Public ~all)."
Carried..
:areford Fire- 6. Allan
'ion' s Ascot. Keighan
Mr. J. A. Climenhage addressed the 'Council in respect to the..
following matters:
1. The question of conveying 5% of land for'the balance of ~
Cherrywood Acres subdivision which he proposed to develop, and
be~gcomprised of 113 lots. Mr.Climenhage mentioned that 5% of
the lands wo~ld actually.work out to 1.53 acres but he advised
that he was prepared to convey an area of 2.75 acres to the
ship in the north-west corner of the property for.park purposes
providing that he only be required to pay for one-half of the
service costs adjacent to the park lands on a road shown as lan 223
"Cherrygrove Road". He felt that he should not be responsible
for any service costs in respect to Dorchester Road. The matter
was referred to a committee of Councillor A.A.MacBain, Engineer,
G.H.Eidt, and the Planning Director for a report.
2. Mr. Climenhage requested permission to register 11 lots on
the Cherrywood Acres plan which front on Dorchester Road. He
explained that sewer services have been installed to these lot~
and advised that he would be willing to convey 5% Of the land
park purposes. Resolution No. 4 was subsequently passed con'
cernin8 this request.
Carried.
"THAT our Clerk be requested to write to C.M.H.C.
and Mr. Climenhage to the effect that the lots
on Keiffer Street are zoned residential and
referring them to the proper by-law, a copy of
which is to be enclosed."
Lost,-.
"T1L~T the Stamford Volunteer Fireulan's Assoc-
iation be given permission to hold their
annual carnival, on the dates, and conditions
as stated in their request."
· 7. MacBain
Keighan
8. Keighan
MacBain
Carried.
"THAT this Council grant to The Greater
Niagara Copmdittee for World Refugee Year,
permission to hold a Tag Day on May 26th,
27th and 28th, 1960."
Carried.
"TI~T the recommendation of the B]-dg.lnspector
dated Feb.llth re: set-backs in Plan 223 be
approved and the Clerk and Solicitor be
authorized to start proceedings to accomplish
this."
Carried.
9. keighan
e~ MacBain
"THAT this Council endorse the resolution of
Crowland Township contained in their letter
of Feb. 5th, 1960, and that our Clerk write
to the Premier, the Minister of Municipal
Affairs, and our local member informing them
of our support of the resolution.
Carried.
A.E.Parks '~ 10. Keighan 4 Niagara Parks
Application Allan "T1L~T we accept the recommendation of the !~ Com,n.b~eetinf~_
Niagar~ Falls & Subur an Area Planning .
Board in respect to the application of
hCarr~ ~
Arthur E. Parks, Pt.Lot 160, Dru~nond Road, ' ~
and that the Solicitor be inst~cted to '
~ Items
Ambulance 11. Allan ~ Tabled
Agreement MacBain "THAT this Council renew the contract with ~ Wm.G.Booth
Roger llunt re: Ambulance Service at the
same terms and conditions as 1959."
Library
Report.
Report.
Picture
Extension of
Franchise
By-law No.
2476.
By-law No.
2477.
Q.E,Way
~ief
Carried.
Councillor Bridge presented a report of the Stamford Public
Library Board meeting held on February llth, 1960. As the
result of the report the following resolution was submitted
and passed:
12, Bridge
MacBain
"TI~T the report of the Stamford Library be
received and that the items enumerated in
the minutes be referred to the Finance and
Budget Committee."
Carried.
Reeve blitchelson dedicated a composite picture of former
Township Officials for hanging in the Township Hall. The
Officials in the picture are as follows:
The late M. F. Ker, To~cnship Engineer from 1922 to 1957.
The late G. blunro, Township Treasurer from 1923 to 1950.
The late W. C. LaMarsh, Township Solicitor from 1950 to 1957.
Mr. Dave Alair, Township Clerk fro~1925 to 1943.
13. MacBain
Allan
"THAT our Clerk be instructed to prepare the
by-law required under the Act to provide for
the extension of the Municipal Franchise, in
accordance with the question submitted to the
electors at the last Municipal Election."
~arried.
14. Allan
Bridge
15. MacBain
Keighan
16. Keighan
Macgain
"BY-LAW No. 2476, 1960. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the
15th day of February, 1960, between the Cor-
poration of the Township of Stamford and
Eastland Brothers." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Symphonic
Band
Police Bldg.
Chippaws
Resolution
Orchard Park
s hool wan
"BY-LAW No. 2477, 1960. A By-law to amend
By-law No. 1592 (1952) as amended." Read a
first, second and third time and passed,
"THAT the Engineer and Solicitor be authorized :-
to prepare a Brief to p.resent Council's case
at the Ontario Municipal Board tiesring re: ~
accesses to the Queen Elizabeth ltighway." '~
Carried. ~ '
Appeal Grant
~EPC Road
Feb,15 1960.
Commit tee
Keighan ';' .... ;
"TI~T Council request the privilege of
lneeting with the ~iagara Parks Commission
at their next meeting t:o discuss certain
matters of mutual interest which should be
dealt with without delay."
carried.
Bridge
The following items on the Agcnda x.mre ordered tabled:
1. Letter of resignation by l. ir. Wi]] iam G. Booth from the
Niagara Regional-Development Association.
2. Letter from St.Ann's SSn~Lobonic Band of Niagara Falls was
referred to the Budget Committee.
3. Letter from the Stamford Police Commissio~ requesting
certain renovations of the .]?olice Administration Building.
4. Letter from the Stamford Branch of the Canadian Legion
No. 479, requesting a grant for the year 1960.
5. Letter from the Village of Chippawa requesting endorse-
ment of their resolution re: Legislation to permit municipal-
ities to fix municipal assessments or taxes for ratepayers
who are pensioned or recipients of fixed incomes. It was
decided that this matter should be referred to the next meeting
of the blunicipal Councils'of the City of Niagara Falls~ the
Village of Chippawa, and the Township of Stamford.
6. Letter from the Principal of Orchard Park Public School
requesting the construction of a sidewalk in front of the
school on the west side of Dorchester Road. This matter was
referred to the Budget Comuittee for consideration.
7. Letter from the Greater Niagara United Appeal requesting
a grant for the year 1960 was referred to the Budget
Comnittee.
8. Letter from the IIydro-Electric Power Commission of
Ontario re: Haulage Road and other properties in the Township
of Stamford. This matter was referred to the Budget Committee.
18. Allan
Keighan "TI~T we do now adjou~m to meet on Saturday,
February 20th at 10 a.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour F bl
At the conclusion of the meetlng, Council met in committee
and the Clerk pz'usenL~d a r~por~ ~howin~ ~atls~icat iufoz-
marion relative to assessment and taxes on Niagara Parks
Commission and Hydro-Electric Power Goremission of Ontario
Committee lands, compared with lands o;~ned by the Canadian Niagara ]Eventide Home
Meeting Power Company, for the calendar year 1959. The information .
was supplied to Council in order that policy could be de-
cided in respect to the type of information which has been
requested by Mr. George Bukator, M.P.P. relative to grants
in lieu of taxes on Parks and Hydro lands. As a result of
a study of the report by Council, the following Policy was
decided upon:
Parks Comm. 1. This Council is o£ the opinion that the Niagara Parks
Commission should pay full Real Property Taxes and Business
Taxes on all commercial lands and buildings, including the
golf course, within the Parks system operated by it.
H.E.P.C. 2. The following policy was clarified in respect to Hydro-
Electric Power Commission properties:
(a) Hydro should be required to pay full Real Property and
Business Taxes on all lands and buildings o~¢ned by them,
together with the applicable bu~ness taxes. This tax to
be on the same basis as private mercantile concerns.
(b) That we express our objections to the basis of the flat
rate of $2.00 per square foot applied to ground floor areas
used to pay a grant in lieu of taxes on generation and trans-
former buildings. This objection to be based on the fact
that such a rate is not equitable nor comparable to the raue
suggested by the Provincial Manual of assessment for indus-
trial and other types of buildings,
(c) Hydro grants should at least be paid on the same basis
recognized by the Federal Government for Crown owned
property.
(d) Hydro grants should include full educational payments
on the assessment prepared on the basis of the provincial
Manual.
Submission
~Adj ourn
Feb.15,1960,
10.
Present
It was agreed that the Reeve, Deputy-Reeve and Clerk be
authorized to complete a submission for a presentation of
the above matters to the local member.
There being no further committee business the meeting
adjourned. "' ~t
t' Reeve " '~ Clerk'
A Regular Meeting of Council was h&ld Saturdays February
1960 at 10:00 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson.
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Minute~
Allan
Keighan
"T[IAT the minutes of the meeting held
15th,!960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
:i'
Brigadiers Hill and Chapman and Major Ted Bruce of the
Salvation Army artended the meeting and were granted permission
to address the Council. Brigadier Hill explained that they were
here in connection with the campaign the Salvation Army propose
to conduct in this area to assist in financing the Eventide Home
recently opened in Niagara Falls. He mentioned that the Home w~ll,
accommodate 193 persons which includes 20 staff members. The
Government made a grant of $750.00 per bed for remodelling the
old buildings which amounts to roughly $150,000.00. The renovat~d,e
building has cost approximately $450,000.00 and the Army will
have a deficit of approximately $200,000.00 to $250,000.00 to
take care of. At the present time Brigadier Hill advised that
they have about 38 persons in residence. The Home will employ
about 40 persons with about $150,000.00 per year being spent in
this area for supplies, materials and merchandise. Accommo-
dation is available for married couples as well as single men
and single women. The City of Niagara Falls is ~eing aAked for
a grant of $25,000.00 and the Township is being asked for a grant
of between $15,000.00 and $20,000.00. The Brigadier mentioned
that the payment for any grant decided upon could be spread over
three years. Major Bruce then spoke and gave information in
respect to the operation of the Eventide Home. He mentioned thatt
the patients were charged according to their means. If their
only income was old age pension, this was accepted and each
patient was given back $10.00 per month to take care of their
personal needs. 'The actual cost of maintenance for each person
was $3.00 per day or $91.53 per month. If patients have
sufficient means they are required to pay for their maintenance
at the cost rate. The Home is not set up as a nursing home.
All patients must be able to go to the dining room for meals.
The Major extended an invitation to members of Council to visit
the Home sometime at their convenience. Brigadier Chapman then
spoke and gave information in respect to the proposed campaign
to raise funds to take care of the deficit resulting from the
establishment of the Eventide Home. He advised that the Army
p~opose to conduct a campdiSh in June to raise $105,000.00 of
which $40,000.00 is expected to be raised by direct public
appeal. The balance will be raised by other methods including
a request to the County Councils of Welland, Lincoln and
Haldimand, and also the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls,
the Village of Chippaws and the Township of Stamford~ for grants.
He indicated the priority would be given to patients from the
greater Niagara Area and that the public campaign would be
conducted in June of this year. He agreed to forward a letter
outlining his request for a grant. The Reeve, in thanking the
officers of the Army for their presentation, advised that tile
Township would actually be paying approximately 25% of the
County grant and this fact would have to be taken into consider-
ation at the time the Arm's
considered. y request for a donation was being
2. MacMain
Allan
plan dated the 4th day of March, 1959.
2. That pursuant to Section 26 (6) of the
Planning Act, we accept cash in lieu of 5% of [~;:~:::[:'~'~ ~"'
discussion having an area of at least six acres
and that this acquisition be der eontinuou,
study by our Council."
"'Carried.~.~ ~ ,- .·
Financ~ 3.
Allan
Keighan
Relief 4. Keighan
Allan
Roads. 5. Keighan
Allan
General 6.
Keighan
Allan
Finance ~ 7. Allan
Keighan
Taxi Owners ~ 8. Allan
MacBain
Wm.G.Booth
John Tanner
Welland Etealth
Unit
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
February 19th,1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$8,851.68."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
February 19th,1960 as presented,be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$8,608.59."
Carried.
:"~tamford Bd.
=:Of Education
budget
=By-law 2475
!
By-law 2478
i
Stor~ sewer-
Twp .Lot 148
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
February 19th,1960 as presented,be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$129,601.44."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Taxi-cab Owners
Licenses~from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Jack V. Robinsoh, 2105 Montrose Road,
Ernest Goldstone, 1535 portage Road N."
Carried.
As a result of the resignation by Mr. Wm. G. Booth as Stamfori
representative on the Niagara Regional Development Associatio~
It became necessary to appoint a replacement, and the followil
,~resolution was submitted:
9. MacBain
Allan
EarkinK by-law
I[ems Tabled
~wker & Pedlar
~ ,Niag, Church
~seball Assoc.
E.Way Road
"THAT Council appoint John Tanner to the Niag~
Regional Development Association and that tn~
necessary by-law be.amended." Ployees'
Carried. ~sion
Council received the January report from the Director of the
Welland-'& District Health Unit. Several sections of the
were devoted to inferior housing and remedial action which
could be taken. It was suggested that this matter be referre
to the 1961 Council for consideration and study.
i0. MaCBaln
Allan
arist Comm.
"THAT we accept the conditions set forth in
H.E.P.C. letter of Feb,12th, 1960, with
regard to the storm sewer outlet on Township
Lot No. 148."
Carried.
~ icipal
The Stamford District Board of Education advised by letter that
information in respect to 1960 Grant Regulations are not expected
until after March 1st. It requested information as to an
acceptable date for the submission of its budget requirements in
view of the grant problem. It also invited a representative
of the Council to its Budget meeting to provide Council with
first-hand infozmation concerning their current budget. Deputy-
Reeve R. F. Keighan was appointed Council's representative to
attend the Board's Budget meeting.
11. Allan
Keighan
12. Keighan
MacBain
"By-LAW No.2475,1960. A By-law to appoint
members to the Stamford Public Library Board
for the year 1960." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No.2478,1960. A By-law iuthorizing an
application to The Ontario Municipal Improve-
ment Corporation for the purchase by it of
certain debentures." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
13. MacBain
Keighan
"TtlAT the necessary by-law be amended to prohibit
~arking on the North and South sides of
Morrison Street for a distance of 150 feet from
the east side of Stanley Avenue and that such
portion of Morrison Street be divided into three
lanes by means of painted white lines."
Carried.
The FollowinR Items on the Agenda were ordered Tabled:
1. Application for a Hawker & Pedlar License from Michael
Andrecyk of 1327 Dorchester Road.
2. Request for grant from the Greater Niagara Church Baseball
Association. This request will be referred to the Budget
Committee.
3. Letter from the Department of Highways enclosing a copy of
a public Notice which will be mailed to all affected property
owners involved in the proposed road closings at the Queen
Elizabeth Way. It was noted that the Public Hearing in connect~n~
with the road closings will be heard by the Ontario Municipal
Board on March 21st, 1960 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Martin's Church
Hall, corner Dorchester Road and High Street.
4. Report in connection with the employees' pension plan will
be referred to the Budget Committee.
5. Request for grant from the Tourist Committee of the Greater
Niagara Chamber of Commerce will be referred to the Budget
Committee.
~. Consideration of proposals made by Mr. A. C. Laughlin for
development of a proposed subdivision of Part Twp. Lot 37,
7. A By-law to extend the Municipal Franchise.
.
Keighan · "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again Feb,
carried.
aour lZ:l p.m. '
G ~k
Regular Hee~fng of Council ~as held on Feb~a~y 29th~ 1960
~.resent
Minutes
Licenses
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
A. G. Bridge Councillor .-i
A. A. MacBain Councillor
1. Allan
Keighan "THAT the minutes of the meeting held Feb-
ruary 20th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
2. Allan '
Keighan "THAT th~ngapplications for licenses from the
lollowl be approved and licenses granted: .~ Sewer & water
1 ' ' , . a ' sF
pl s ~ -
Booth Petroleum Limited, 1934 Victoria Ave. J
Donald Fehrman, RR~bl, Welland
St.Catharines Fuel Oils, 51 Dunkirk St.,. _~
St.Catharlnes :.
Niagara Fuel Oils Ltd., Thorold
Continental Bread Co., 253 Merritt St.,
St.Catharines ' ' (Hawker & pedlar)j
'!' Borden's Dairy, 1195 Magdalen St. ~Milk Ve~
Morris Greenspan, Beaverdams Koad (Salvage
Eugene Nickel 29 Portage Rd N (Restauran
Victor Takach, 2345 Lundy's Lane ,
Louis BoluS,'2732 Portage Road "
Harry Manson, 3611 Lundy's Lane "
Kobert Milinkovich, 1942 Stanley Ave. N."
Cyanamid of Canada Ltd. Welland Plant
Ken Bush, 335 Portage Rd.N.(Grocery-baked
H.R.& E. Johnson, 927 St.Paul Ave. (Gro~
Serge Kisluk, 2871 O'Neil St. C & S Construe-
Frank Betik, 2442 Portage Road " ~fon
Martin German, 2611 Lundy's Lane "
Ernie DeVito, 1497 Portage Koad "
Norman Biederman, 2218 Gulp Stree~
.James Hetherington, 2878 Riall St. "
C.S.Campbell, 2235 Drummond Road "
Falls Pharmacy ~1, 1~19 Drummond Rd.(Refre~
Falls Pharmacy ~2, 2671 Drummond Rdo ,, .~W_eed Inspector
Fry's Pharmacy, 2303 Lundy's Lane ~:"'~ "'
(Refreshment)
Ernie DeVito, 1497 Portage Rd. (Service
Station)
Lococo & Repa, 1201 Drummond Rd. "
Harry Manson, 3611 Lundy's Lane " ';
Carried.
As a result of a letter received from the Chief Constable,
the Clerk was directed to advise Mr. F. W. Reid that the
conditions of his salvage yard on Katar Road were not
acceptable to Council and in consequence, a license to
operate could not be granted.
Mr. A. C. Laughlin addressed the Council in respect'to a
proposed subdivision of Part Twp.Lot 37. He reminded'Council
that they had agreed when he interviewed them'last that his
proposed subdivision would be considered at an early date. He
mentioned that the problem is a serious economic one to him
and again reiterated that he would agree to develop the sub-
division in accordance with the 1959 Declaration of Policy
governing subdivisions. He asked if a decision in respect to
the registration of the 53 lots which can be serviced can be
made soon. In view of the fact that a hearing in respect to
another subdivision was in progress before the Ontario
Municipal Board, the Solicitor advised that no action be taken
in respect ~o the Laughlin Subdivision until such time as the
hearing is concluded. The Reeve advised Mr. Laughlin that the
matter of his subdivision would be considered as soon as
possible after the present Hearing is completed. Consideration
of the plan will be in committee and the Engineer suggested
it would be helpful if a draft plan showing the 53 lots could
be prepared to assist the Council in their deliberations.
The Engineer supplied members of Council with a statement of
the tenders received and opened at 2 p.m. for the construct-
tion of proposed sewer and water mains within Registered Plan
226. He explained that only Damore and C & S Construction Co.
Ltd. had tendered in strict accordance with our "Instructions
to Bidders". He mentioned that Cashmore Contracting (Niagara)
Limited had submitted a tender but instead of supplying the
name of a bonding company as called' for in the Instructions
to Bidders, they had submitted certified cheques from the
subdivider who owns the property where the work is to be
carried out.
and method of bidding took p].ace and it was decided that the
Cashmore tender could not be considered. It was indicated
during the discussion that future tender calls should clearly
point out that only insurance bonds will be accepted and that
any letters from bond companies agreeing to bond a contractor
must be over the seal of the company. The Engineer suggested
that the letter relative to the bond might be included in a
specialenvelope containing l~tters of reference, etc.
3. Allan
MacBain
A lengthy discussion in respect to form of tender.
"THAT the C & S Construction Company's i, ('?:"I., !,i;! ~' '"
tenders be accepted for the sewer and water ;~ ',: ,4,- `!`~~' '
main eont .acts, their tender bei,g the '.:.
Carried. I ! !~ ,: ] ,, l~ , ~ ' - 7'
As the result of a ques. tionnaire from the Department of ,:
.'. '.': ....:.-. k. ......YearL__...:.. . --"~' ...... ~:./~ ..1 . ~
Achievement 5. MacBain
Award Dinner Keighan
Lioness Club 6. Keighan
Allan
Assoc.of Mayors 7.
& Reeves
MacBain
Keighan
Library Board 8.
Bridge
Allan
"THAT we forward a copy of Mr. Mosesr letter
of February 22nd, 1960, to the H.E.P.C. and
that our Clerk write to Mr. Moses to acknow-
ledge and thank him for his letter."
tarred,
"THAT Council approve the payment of $715.52
to the City of Niagara Falls as our share
of the Greater Niagara Achievement Award
Dinner~ as allowed for in the 1959 Budget."
Carried.
"THAT the Niagara Falls Lioness Club be grant~
permission to conduct their annual broom ~
drive in the Township commencing the 1st day ~i
of March,1960." ~j
Carried. '~
"THAT the Reeve be authorized to attend the
Annual Conference of the Association of
Ontario Mayors and Reeves at Cornwall on
June 22,23rd and 24th."
Carried.
"THAT in accordance with the request of the
Stamford Library Board the sum of $5,000.00
be forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer t0ba
taken of~ the annual grant."
:~iag .Parks
~C0mmission
· Items Filed
iI~utv Free Shops
By-law 2481 9. Keighan
Allan
By-law 2482 .10. MacBain
Keighan
Increase Wtmn.
Montrose Rd.
Items Tvbled
M_.AndrecVk
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2481,1960. A By-law. to authorize
the borrowing of $1,300,000.00." Read a fi~
second and third time and passed. ~
BYLLAW No.2482,1960. A By-law to amend By-l~
No.I592 (1952) as amended." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
11. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to increase
the size of the watermain to be constructe~
on Montrose Road between the Bissell plant
and McLeod Road from 6" to 8" at an estima[~
cost of $1,600.00 and that this cost be
budgeted in Public Works Account for 1960."
Carz~d ~
The following items on the A~enda were ordered Tabled:
1. Application for Hawker & Pedlar License from Michael
Andrecyk. This application will remain tabled until such
as the applican~ attends a Council meeting and provides the
informa~ion requested.
jvil Servants
b.29 1960
2. Letter from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority "'
relative to 1960 requisition will be referred to the Budget
Committee.
3. Letter from the Salvation Army requesting a grant for the
Salvation Army Eventide Home was referred to the Budget Committe~
4. Letter from the Stamford Township Employees Local Union No.
425 relative to the 1960 contract. It was agreed to meet the ~
Negotiating Committee of the Union on Monday, March 7th at
6:30 p.m. in the Towsship Hall to review the proposals made for
the current contract.
Development Ltd. relative to a proposed subdivision of 11 lots
on Dorchester Road in the area adjacent to Cherrywood.'Acres.
The Reeve appointed a committee of Deputy-Reeve ~eighan;
Councillor, A.A,MacBain~ the Solicitor, the Engineer and tile
Clerk, to consider the new type of agreement prepared in
connection with this subdivision on the basis of the new
Declaration of Policy, and report to Council at the next meeting.
6. Letter from the General Manager of the Niagara Parks
Commission advised thatthe next meeting of the Commission would
be held on March ltth or 12th, and in response to our request,
representatives Of Council could attend the meeting and discuss
the problem which has been raised. The exact date of the
meeting will be advised later.
By-law re: execution of an agreement between J.A.Climenhage ' ;'
The following items on t~e agenda were ordered Filed:
1. The Clerk reported on a meeting sponsored by the Chamber
of Commerce that the Solicitor and himself had artended on
Wednesday, February 24th at the Main Street Library in respect
to the proposed establishment of duty free shops in the Greater
Niagara area. After hearing the report Council decided that no
action be taken and the corespondence was ordered filed.
2. No action was taken in respect to a letter from the
Secretary of the Civil Servants Commission relative to a request
of the Civil Servants for salary increases and the letter and
other information was ordered filed.
12. Allan
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
March 7th at 6"30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Reeve
Hour p.m.
Clerk
3rd, 1960 at 7:30 p.m.
present.
Chairman
Bus Trans-
portation
Committee
present from City of Niagara Falls:
F. Miller Mayor
C. Gregory Alderman
G. Martin Alderman
I. McCallum Alderman
A. J. McKinley Alderman
H. Morton Alderman
C. Swayze Alderman
J. White Alderman
W. S. Orr City Manager
D. C. Patten City Clerk
S. Price Engineer
H. Dickson Treasurer
present from Village of Chippawa:
J. MacKenzie Reeve
H. Clarke Deputy-Reeve
G. Kulka Councillor
J. Charlebois Councillor
J. Ives Councillor
R. T. N. Callan Clerk
;Reserve 12
ibuses
'i
~resent from Township of Stamford:
E, E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
C. H. Eidt
A. C. Hugging
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
'Councillor
Councillor
Engineer
' 'Clerk
The meeting was chaired by Mayor F. Miller
After the meeting was opened, the Mayor advised that the firs[
item of business would be a report from the Bus Transport~ti0e
Committee established by the Councils of the City of Niagara
Falls and the Township of Stamford. ,Alderman McCallum, Chair'
,man of the Transportation Committee, repqrted that the Commitl
~'had made a survey of several bus systems being operated in
Ontario and it pointed to the fact that very few systems operi
on a profit. His committee recommended that 31 passenger bust
were best suited for our district and it was felt that the
buses should be of the type manufactured by the General Motor!
Corporation. It was not considered practical to make any arr%~[
ments to purchase the present N.S.& T. buses operating in thi~
area. The Committee was of the opinion that 12 buses were
adequate to provide service in the area. The Chairman advise'
iN0t Liable
! ~lndustrial
p, 'romotion
ofC
%0mmunication
!ndustrial
~romotion
that no bids had been received to operate the service from
rivate sources. In some cases where private companies oPerat{
%ransportation systems in municipalities, they are subsidized
sy~te~ fo~ [he'~lty of Niagara Falls and the Township o~
and that authority be given to reserve 12 buses from the Get
motors Corporation. This authority was requested in View ofe~
fact that the type of bus required is'only manufactured every
two years and if they are not ordered now they could not be
secured until 1962. It was indicated that the cost to put
the buses and provide garage and other facilities would amount
to $225,000.00. This amount was broken down at $168,000.00 for
buses and the balance of $57,000.00 for garage and other
facilities, The Committee also recommended that an experienced
person be engaged to make a complete survey of the district to
determine the service required, some~ me during the month of ApxiL
Alderman C.Gregory
Reeve E.Mitchelson
"TF~T the Bus Transportation Committee be
authorized to have 12 bnses reserved, in
writing, from General Motors Corporation,
and that the recommended survey be made by
the expert suggested."
Carried.
It is understood that in making the reservation for the 12 buses
that the ~o municipalities are not made liable in an~'v~y.
The Committee was authorized to continue to function, and among
other things, to consider and report to the Joint Councils on
the following matters:
1. Manner of financing the transit system.
2. Composition of Commission and if it is to be elected or
appointed.
3. Legal matters respecting Private Bill, etc.
The members of the Councils of Niagara Falls and Stamford were
polled and the unanimous view was expressed that a subsidy
would not be paid to a private enterprise to operate the system.
The opinion was expressed that if a transportation system must
be subsidized it was preferable to subsidize our ovm system.
The next item for discussion was Industrial Promotion. The City
Clerk advised that he had received a letter from the Chamber of
Commerce to the effect that a representative would not be in
attendance from the Chamber. The letter explained that it was
felt that the industrial promotion and other matters could be
discussed better if a representative from the Chamber was not in
attendance.
Alderman G.Martin
Alderman C.Gregory
"THAT the communication from the Chamber of
Commerce re: attendance at the meeting be
received and filed."
Carried.
Reeve Mitchelson then reported on behalf of the Joint Committee
set up by the three municipalities to consider industrial
promotion. He advised that several meetings of the Committee
had been held and the Chamber had advised that it was not
for 1960 only, on the same basis as 1959, and that a committee
be authorized to continue a study of industrial matters during
1960. After conailerable discussion, the foll~ving resolution
was submitted:
interested in continuing with industrial promotion work. The ~!~'
Reeve recommended that in view of the fact that the merger report,.=
will be brought in this year, and the problems which exist in
respect to Township finances and area transportation, that the k
Chamber of Conm~erce be requested to carry on industrial promotion
Deputy-Reeve H.Clarke
Alderman I.MaCal!um
"T~A~T the thrcc Joint Councils advise
Chamber of Commerce that we are prepared
to continue industrial promotion for 1960
on the same basis as 1959 which provided
a total grant from the three municipalities~.,
Of $10,000.00." ":" "~
... , '.. .'.'. . .'
promotion
Cont'd
Tourist
Committee
Committee
Grant
Tourist
Committee
"Location
.Niagar. a" Film
Ayes and Nayes on this reso tion wer. ~ .
cllled which resulted in the following vote.~' '
A_y._~: Reeve Mitchelson~Councillor Allan. /. '
Reeve MacKenzie ,Deputy-Reeve Clarke ,Cou~ci!l ~ planninR Bd,
Ives,Charlebois & Kulka,Aldermen Gregory; /
Martin ,McCallum~McKinley ,Morton, Swayze. ~
Nayes.: Deputy-Reeve Keighan,Councillor
MacBain, Alderman White.
Carried.
The meeting then considered a request of the Greater Niagar~
Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee for a grant of $18,000.00
for their 1960 requirements. After discussion, the following
resolution was submitted:
Alderman McKinley
Alderman Morton
Alderman McCallum
Councillor MacBain
"T!~T the three Municipal Councils approve
of the request for $18,000.00 submitted by
the Tourist Committee on the same basis of
payment as 1959."
The motion was lost - seven members were i:
favour of the resolution and nine were
"THAT the three municipal Councils agree t0
a payment of $16,000.00 to the Tourist
Committee to be divided on the same basis
as 1959."
Ayes and Nayes were called which resulted
in the following votes:
NiaKara Falls Council: Six Aldermen voted
in favour of the resolution~ and Alderman
White voted "Naye".
Chippawa Council: Four members voted again!
'the resolution a~d one voted in fayour,
MacKedzie voted "Aye", Deputy-Reeve Clarke
and the thre~ Councillors voted "Nays".
Stamford Council: Three members voted for
the resolution and one voted against,
Mitchelson,Councillors MacBain & Allan
"Aye" and the Deputy-R~eve voted "Nays".
The combined votes tailed ten in favo~r,
six opposed.
Mayor Miller declared the resolutiou
Alderman White
Deputy-Reeve Clarke "THAT we do not entertain the request of
Chamber of COmmerce Tourist Committee to
supply 10 copies of the film entitled
"Location Niagara","
A recorded vote was requested which
in eight members in favour and eight
Mayor Miller cast the deciding vote as
being in favour of the resolution and
it Carried.
The voting showed five representatives
Chippawa in layout, four from Stamford
opposed, four in Niagara Falls in favour,
and four in Niagara Falls opposed.
Prohibit
Campaigns
~Huma Society
~ ne
.xed
!nts
The requisition of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board for an amount of $29,964.00 required for the year 1960
was tabled.
Alderman White
-Alderman Mortou
"THAT the request of the Niagara Falls
Suburban Area Planning Board be approved
as submitted."
Carried.
The request of the Greater Niagara United Appeal for a 1960
grant was tabled.
Alderman Gregory
Alderman McCa!lum
"THAT the three Councils approve of the
request as submitted by the United
Appeal for a grant for ~he year 1960."
Carried.
The request made to the Councils by the United Appeal to
prohibit campaigns other than their own, in the month of
October was considered.
Alderman McKinley
~lderman Morton'
"THAT the suggestion of the United Appeal
re: Prohibiting campaigns other than -.
their o1~ in the month of October, be
not complied with."
Carried.
The request for funds from the Niagara Frontier Humane Society
was considered next~ and the following motion was presented:
Alderman Martin
Councillor MacBain "THAT a committee of Aldermen Martin &
Swayze from the Council of Niagara
Falls, Councillors Kulka & Charlebois
from Chippawa, and Councillors MacB~in
and Bridge from Stamford, meet with the
Society as soon as possible and discuss
all aspects of dog control by-la~ and
other enforcements, and report back to
the Councils as soon as possible."
Carried.
A resolution from the Village of Chippawa relative to the
suggestion that the Legislative Assembly provide permissive
legislation for municipalities to fix municipal assessments
and/or taxes for ratepayers who are pensioned or recipients
a fixed income, was discussed and after an explanation from
Councillor Charlebois, the following resolution was passed:
Councillor MacBain
Reeve MacKenzie "THAT the Chippawa request re: fixed
assessments, etc. be tabled to permit
the representatives of the Village to
re-draft their msolution for presen-
tation to the next ].oint meeting of the
three Councils."
Carried.
,,! .
Ad i ourn Deputy-Reeve Clarke
Councillor Ives "THAT the meeting do now adjourn."
Meeting Adjourned
Mar. 3rd, 1960 ' ' ~ ~ ~ Reeve Clerk
No. 13 A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, Marcb. 7th,
1960 at 7.:30 p.m.
Present E.E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve ~er
J. N. Allan Co~cillo~
A. G. Bridge Councillor
A. A. MacBain Co~cillor
Minutes 1. Allan
.... Keighan "T~T the minutes of the' meetings held
February 29th and March 3rd, 1960, be Driver
adopted as printed ."
Carried.
Finance 2 ~ Allan
' Keighan "T~T we do now 'adjourn to go into Finance
Co~ittee and pass accounts."
sh
Carried i zes
General 3. Keighan
Allan "T~T the statement of General Accounts
dated March 4th, 1960 as presented~ be
accepted and the accounts be paid
to $299,628.83."
Carried.
Roads 4. Allan
Keighan "T~T the statement of Roads Accounts
March 4th,1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts. be p~id amounting t0
$10,522.00 ."
Carried.
R~l.ief 5. Allan
Keighan "T~T the statement of Relief Accounts
dated March 4th,1960 as presented,
accepted and the account~ be paid
to $354.88."
Carried. '
~ 6. MacBain '
' Allan "T~T the Co~ittee on Finance do now
and reeve the bu~nese of Council." '
Carried. / .~.~
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Bridge
Allan
8. MacBain
Allan
MacBain'
Allan
10. MacBain
A~n
11. Bridge
A~an
"THAT the following application for licenses be
approved and licenses granted:
W.L. Houck Coal Co.,1893 Main St. (Fuel Dealer)
Moore~IcCleary Ltd.,Thorold ,,
Aldo & Muratori Fuels Ltd.,1200 Montrose Rd. "
Ivart Fjelfort,1728 St.Paul Ave. (Barbershop)
Wm.Abbott, 2245 Lundy~s Lane "
Riganelli Brothers Baker,16 Ormond St.S.
Thorold (Hawker & Pedlar
Mammy's Bread Company,24-34 Sanford Ave.N.,
Hamilton ,,
Alex Dawson,R.R.~3,Dorchester Rd.(Slaughterhouse)
Andrew Kiesz,1473 Highland Ave. (Grocery)
Misse~ Ashcroft,Coaley & Price,9 Portage Rd.N."
Emil Kalcic,l105 St,Paul Ave. (Kefresb. ment)
R.T.Stewart,2636 Barker St. (Grocery)
.George Harrold,1501 Drummond Rd. ~ "
DeMol's Bakery,243 Drummond Rd~(Groc-Baked Goods)
George Rodgers,1681 Thorold Stone Rd.(Restaurant)
Peter Georgieff,2463 Portage Rd.S. "
Alice DeMarsh,2309 Drummond Rd. "
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab O~mer's
License from James G.Ros~ 1703 Thorold Stone Rd.
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from Wm. J. Williston, 1652 Main St.
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT our Clerk be requested to write to the
family 'of the late Mrs. LaMarsh and e~press the
condolences of Council and Officials."
Carried.'
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
· Inspector for Building Permits issued in the
month of February in the amount of $32,700.00."
'
Mr. Ross Barr attended the meeting on behalf of the J.A,
Climenhage Development Ltd. and requested approval to register 18
lots located on the East side of Allanthus Avenue shown edged in
red on a proposed plau of subdivision for that area, prepared by
N.J,;S~Bt~,OLS, and dated Feb~ary 25th,1960~ and referred to
as Brentwood Acres '. The Engineer advised that the Plannin~
Board had approved of the registered plan of 18 lots ~nd he ~
indicated that no pLob em existed in conneceion with service8 and
the subdivision could be taken care of in accordance with the 1959
, - . - _ ~7~.
j.A.Climenhage 12.
plan
MacBain
Keighan
Can.Bldg. 13. Keighan
Officials Allan
Conference
Statutory 14. Allan
Grant Bridge
Tenders for 15. MacBsin
Dormant Allan
Sprayin%
16. Bridge
Keighan
Investigation
2632 Dunn St.
"THAT the J.A.Climenhage Development Ltd. plan
of 18 lots on Ailanthus Avenue dated Feb.25th,
1960, be not disapproved, subject to the usual
terms and conditions and subject also to
Council's present Declaration of Policy in
regard to subdivisions
Carried.
"THAT the Bldg.Inspector and one member of
Council be authorized to attend the 1960
Conference of Canadian Building Officials
April 4th, 5th,6th, 1960."
Carried.
"THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to
petition the provincial Government for the
statutory grant under the provisions of the
Highway Improvement Act on expenditures m~de
during the year 1959 amounting to a total of
$406,288.73."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call
for the dormant spraying of elm trees on road
allowances (urban) within the Township of
Stamford for the control of Dutch Elm disease,'
Carried.
"THAT the Sanitary Inspector and Bldg.Inspect0r
be asked to bake an investigation of the
conditions at 2632 ~unn Street. The mover has
been told that the ~arage is being used for
living, and that the same condition exists in
the basement, and to report at the next counci
meeting."
- Carried.
American Water 17.
Works Assoc.
9onventipn
Allan
Keighan
"THAT two officials of the Engineer's
along with one member of Council who may
be permitted to attend the Canadian Section
the American Water Works Association
in Buffalo, N.Y., Ap=il 24th, 25th, 26th and
27th, 1960."
Carried.
,'~.
LaMarsh &
LaMarsh
18. MacBain
Bridge
"THAT the firm of LaMafeb & LaMafeb be pal
amount of $100o00 for the Deeds their
prepared in conneotion with the transfer of
the unopened road allowance closed up
By-law No. 2184, and conveyances
By-laws 2328, 2356 and 2438."
carried.
:ems Tabled
public Garage
Ken Fox
Side-yards &
Frontage
Misc. Grants
0urn
1960
14
The following items on the A~_g/enda were ordered Tabled:
1. An application for a Public Garage License for premises at
1983 Franklin Avenue from Kenneth Fox and Harley Vaughan. The
Plumbing Inspector will be asked for a full report on this
business and the manner in which it was operated since 1952.
2. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board relative to side-yards for accessory buildings, and frontag~
on public streets. The recommendations made were generally
acceptable to Council but before taking action on same, it was
directed that a report from the Solicitor be secured.
3. Letter from the Clerk of the City of Niagara Falls giving
statement in respect to miscellaneous grants common to the
three municipalities of the Greater Niagara Area which were
recommended by theJoint Committee of the three CounQils. ~he
report will be considered by the Budget Committee.~'
19. Allan
Keighan mTHAT we do now adjourn to meet on Wednesday,
March 9th at 7 p.m."
Carried°
Meeting Adjourned
Hour 9:35 p.m.
A Special Meeting of Council was held Wednesday, March 9th, 1960
in the Clerk's Office of the Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. for
Budget Consideration
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
A. G. Bridge Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
The meeting was called to consider the following items proposed
to be included in the 1960 Municipal Budget:
1. Consideration and
various organizations,
Boards, etc. for funds
review of requests for grants froin
and requests from certain Commissions,
to operate during the current year.
2. Consideration of the Stamford Police Conmd. ssion Budget
· for the year 1960.
3. Consideration of the Stamford Fire Conduittee Budget
the year 1960.
4 Consideration of Arena Financing.
5. Consideration of the 1960 Sewer Area Mill Rate~
Council took the ~llowing action in respect to the above
matters:
after certain changes were made.
· .,............= _.... ........
Action taken
cent { d
Arena roof
Adjourn
2 The Stamford police Commission Budget· was approved. /N0.16
3. The Council decided that it could not approve three extra
would provide one more man at each station and provide a man t0
supply relief for holidays, fire inspection, and other purposes,
4. The Clerk was instructed to contact the Arena Board and
request the submission of an operation budget for the year 1960. ~pu~se
It was tentatively agreed that the To~.,mship Treasurer should act
as Treasurer for the Arena Board and in this capacity he could
~Welfare
act as liason official between the Board and the Council,
~Schools
5. After a discussion took place in respect to the purchase 0f
certain Hydro property located on the East side of Stanley Aveate
in Tovmship Lot 59 for a future sewage disposal plant, it was
lagreed to provide for the payment of land amounting to $27,41~0
in the current Sewer Area Budget. It was determined that the
estimates of the Engineer, together with the cost of the propenl
would mean a mill rate of slightly over 7.17 mills.
~e To~mship Engineer was requested to bring in a report in
respect to the condition of the Arena roof. If it is found when
the report is made up that repairs are necessary, estimates are
to be provided.
Tee meeting adjourned at approximately 11 o~clock p.m.
~Salvation
!ArmF
Debenture
Debt
Society
Meeting Adjourned.
Mar.9,1960
No. 15
A Special Council Meeting was held on Thursday, March 10th,1960
in the Clerk's Office of the Township Hall at 4:30. p.m. for the
purpose of discussing various f~atures of the 1960 Municipal
Budget
Present
public Works
ADJO~.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
- Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
CounCillor .
Councillor
.Lights
The Township Engineer reviewed his .estimates for the followin8
public Works accounts with Council:.
Roads, Public Works, Streets, Engineering Administration,
Sidewalks, Ashes & Garbage, Sewers, Parks~ Cemeteries.
After consideration of the various estimates, tentative
was given after certain changes had been made.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned
.Hour 7:10 p.m,
taken
A Special Meeting of Council was held on Friday, March llth,
1960 at 4:00 p .m. in t~e Clerk's Office, Township Hall.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
A. G. Bridge Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the
following items for the 1960 Municipal Budget:
1. Consideration of Welfare Estimates for the year.
2. Review of the Public School, Separate School, and High School
requisitions for the year 1960.
3. Consideration of the request of the Salvation Army. for a
grant of $20,000.00
4. Review of Debenture debt payments for which the munici-
pality is liable in the current year.
5. Councillors A. A. MacBain and A. G. Bridge reported on the
meeting of the Joint Committee set up by the City of Niagara
Falls, the Village of Chippaws and the Township of Stamford, to
consider the Humane Society grant for the current year. They
advised that afterconsidering the activities of the Society and
the financial requirements that they would recommend that an
amount of $18,000.00 be allo~ated to the Society for the year
1960 and that the cost be paid on a percentage basis determined
on population and assessment. This would amount to the
following payments for each of the three municipalities;
City of Niagara Falls - $7,819.00,
Township of Stamford - 9,152.00,
Village of Chippaws - 1~029.00
$18,000.00
The recommendation is contingent upon the three municipalities
establishing by by-law that all dogs must be tied up for an 8
month period from March 1st to October 3tst inclusive and that
the fees for dog tag~ b~ increased from the present $2.00 & $4.00,
to $3.00 and $5.00.
6. Councillor Allan, Chairman of Street Lights, reported that
the cost for street lights in 1960 would be $54,655.00 on the'
basis of street lights installed as of December 31st, 1959, plus
the ones ordered in 1959 and still to be installed. He submitted
a proposed list of streets where street light improvements might
be considered for the current year. In submitting the list
Councillor All~n stated Chat it included streets which would '
complete certain areas where modernization of lighting facilities
had been carried out during the last two or three years. The
'statement showed that the additional annual cost involved for the-
lights proposed would be $6,960.00 and that the capital costs
to provide same would be $34,800.00
The following action was taken in respect to the above items: q
1. Welfare estimates ~ere approved.
2. The requisitions from the School Boards will be tabled until
such time as 1960 Mill Rates are established.
{
Adjourn
March 11,1960
No. 17
Present
Purpose
'Consideration
Grant
[~ublic
[ ]
The Salvation Army grant was Cabled for further consideratii,. Public
4. The statement relative to Debenture Debt payments during
the year 1960 was tabled for information purposes.
5. The report of Councillors MacBain and Bridge relative to
the Humane Society was tentatively adopted on the understanding
that the recommendation would be accepted by all three Municipal
Councils.
6. It was decided to tentatively include an amount of $60,000.
in the 1960 Budget for Street Lighting improvements. The
details for the programme are to be worked out later on.
9urp o s e s
~' ~0nt'd
i
The meeting then adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour p .m.
cf rk
~'Xire. Dept.
r Pqlice
A Special Meeting of Council was held March 12th, 1960.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
A. G. Bridge Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
The meeting was called for the purpose of continuing with
Budger discussions.
Consideration was ~iven to ~he items indicated hereunder and
directions and resolutions passed .pertaining thereto·
1. The request of the Salvation Army for a grant of
to assist in the capital expenditures incurred in remodelling
the old hospital to adapt it for use as a home for'elderly
citizens, now known as the Salvation Army Eventide Home. DurtR
the discussion of this matter it was pointed out that the
County of Welland operate a similar establishment called Sunset
Haven. This Home is operated by the levy of taxes on munici'
pallties throughout the County, which results in the Township
of Stamford paying approximately 25% of the Debentures and
operational costs.
MacBain
Allan
"THAT we tentatively approve a grant to the
Salvation Army for The Eventide Home, of ~4,000
for 1960 and that this Counci~ recommend to the
1961 and 1962 Councils that they make like gra~
Carried.
3. The use made of cash payments from funds collected in lie
of the 5% condition for public purposes since such payments
weee made from 19~0, was discussed at some length· It was
determined that part of the funds ~ollected had been used for
municipal park improvements which could be considered as
capital expenditures. However, since the Act states that such
funds shall be expanded only for the purchase, with the approval
of the Minister of the Department of Planning & Development,
of land to be held and used by the municipality for public
purposes, it was decided that the Township should comply with
the Act in this respect, and the following resolution was passed:
"THAT Council authorize the transference of
$32,311.81 from the Accumulated Reserve Account
to the Reserve Account for Public Purposes."
MacBain
Allan
Carried.
3. Budget for Fire Department. It was temporarily decided that
if additional paid fireman are to be hired, that they will
commence their duties as of May Ist,1960. The Fire Budget will
be adjusted accordingly.
4. A letter from the Secretary of the Stamford Pblice Commission
requesting that provision be made for the renovation of the dark
room which is used in connection with photographic work at the
Police Administration Headquarters, the installation of curtains
to replace the present blinds in the Court Room, and the painting
of the exterior of the building. In addition to this letter,
the Engineer had previously drawn to the attention of Council
that repairs would have to be made to the roof of the building.
On the basis of the information supplied by the Engineer, it was
decided to allow $1200.00 for repairs to the dark room, $60.00
for roof repairs, and $700.00 for exterior painting of the
building. These allowances ~ill be included in the draft budget
being prepared for the year 1960.
5. The Engineer presented a report in respect to the condition
of the Arena roof and suggested methods as to remedial action
which should be taken to preserve the roof. As a result of his
report it was decided to include an amount of $1,652.00 in the
current budget to take care of the repairs necessary.
4iag'Indusb~16. The Clerk was instructed to secure information from the
t~lations Niagara Industrial Relations Institute at St.Catharines in
respect to wage comparisons for Union employees of the Township
as compared with the wages paid by contractors, mercanti~ and
industrial concerns.
MacBain
Bridge
"THAT the meeting do now adjourn."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
· ~ 7 ~eeve
Hour
Clerk
No. 18
present_
Minutes.
Licenses
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, March 14th, 1960
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
A. G. Bridge Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
1. Keighan
Allan
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held March
7th, 9th, lOth, llth and 12th, 1960 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
2. Bridge
Allan
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Enterlake Fuel Oils Div.of Canadian Oil Cos.Ltd
St .Catharines (Fuel Dealer),
Michael Melymuka, 2875 Thorold Stone Road,
(Fuel Dealer),
A. Tazio, 1723 Dunn Street (Gr0cez
Martha Robertson, 2434 Bellerue St.
Frank Postl, 2854 Lundy' s Lane
Ralph Agosto, 3174 Dz-,mmond Road (l
Corp.of St.Martin's Church, Cot. High and
Dorchester Rd. (Public Hall)."
Carried·
CNR signals
at Kalar Rd.
p0K By-law
public Garage
3. Bridge
Kaighan
"THAT a Public Garage License. be issued to
Messrs. K. Fox and H. Vaughan at 1983 Franklin
Avenue."
Carried.
Road inter- T~e Engineer advised that Mr. J. Ford, project Design Engineer
section treat- of the Department of Highways, would.like to meet the members
merits of Council on either Thursday or Friday of this week to discuss
Township road intersection treatments at No. g Highway. It was
agreed that the Council would meet with Mr. Ford on F;iday,
March lath at 3:30 p.m. at the Township Hall.
Asphalt 4. Keighan
Worksho~ Allan
.,~
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to send 2
members of the Engineering Staff to the
Workshop" to be held in Toronto on March 21s~,
22nd, 1960."
Carried.
2362 Dunn St.
Sanitary
Inspector
B_ldR. Insp ec tot
CNR signals In a letter dated March 8th, the Canadian National Railways
· at Kalar Rd. forwarded five paper prints of their Plan No. SD3949 dated
February 16th, 1960 showing the proposed installation of
light signals to be installed at the C.N,R. Crossing at Kalar
Rd. as provided for in Order No. 100349 dated January 29th
issued by the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada. The
"details of the installation shown on the blueprint were found
to be satisfactory and the following resolution authorized the
Reeve and Clerk to sign approvals on behalf of the Township on
the ace provide on t.e b ueprints.
!}i,.,.:-.,.!:l ,
" ......., --...·
Mutual Aid
Fire Service
i A88OC,
Keighan
MacBain
Bridge
MacBain
"THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign
an agreement with the Board of Transport
Commission, in respect to the installation of
Flashing light signals at the Kalar Road crossin~
in accord with the specifications and plan
submitted to Council on March 8th, 1960."
Carried.
"THAT our Solicitor be instructed to prepare a
new by-law to regulate the keeping and running
at large of dogs incorporating the provisions of
our by-law 1194 as amended, insofar as the
provisions thereof are not contrary to the
following changes and additions:
(a) That the paragraph in our new by-laW which
is to take the place of the old paragraph eleven
provide that dogs shall only be permitted'to run
at large in November, December, January and
February.
Kb) That license fees be changed to $3D0 for
males and spayed females and $5.00 for females
regardless of how many dogs any one owner may
Own.
(c) That the by-law provide that anyone applying
for a license for a spayed female submit a
certificate of a veterinarian as proof that the
dog being licensed has been spayed."
. J
Carried.
At the request of Council the following reports were received
in connection with the premises described as 9362 Dunn Street:
1. The Sanitary Inspector of the Welland & District Health
Unit advised that he had inspected the premises and advised that
the building on the East side of the dwelling is occupied by two
adults, but no one is living in the basement of the dwelling.
He further advised that there would not appear to be any nuisance
from a public health point of view.
2. Mr. A. J. Bradley the Building Inspector advised that there
is no evidence of occupancy of the basement of the dwelling at
the present time, but the garage is being used for h~bitation.
He advised that a directlye to the owner of the premises was
issued on November 10th, 1959 ordering him to cease renting the
building on the East side of the dwelling, but. to date action had
not been taken. Mr. W. F. Diamond the owner of the premises
artended the meeting and advised that he would take immediate
steps to order the tenants of the garage building to vacate and
that he would comply with t~e.requirements of the TownShip.
7. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Council support the recommendations of the
Welland County Mutual Aid Fire Service Associa-
tion re: suggested additional precautions to be
taken by the St.Lawrence Seaway Authority in the~
area of the Welland Canal in respect to a
possible fire hazard that could exist there in
the event of a fire on a ship while in the Canal ,r
i
as set down in their letter of March 7th, 1960." 'i
Carried. '~ ' ' '
Dept. of
Highways
Local Counil
of Women
By-law 2479
By-law 2483
By-law 2484
Assessors
First Baptist
Church
Parks
Commission
Tax Arrears
8. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the Department of Highways be requested
to transfer an allotment of $2,198.62 from
Bridges and Culverts Construction to Roads
Maintenance, and an allotment of $2,541.74 fr~
Bridges and Culverts Maintenance to Roads
Maintenance, and an allotment of $1,344.60
from Roads Construction to New Machinery
within the Township's 1959 normal expenditure
by-law No. 2355."
Carried.
9.. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we pay the affiliation dues of $3.00 to
the Local Council of Women, and that Mrs. E.
E. Mitchelson be appointed as Council's
representative for the year 1960."
Carried.
10. MacBein
Allan
Bridge
Allan
12. Allan
Keighan
13. Bridge
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2479, 1960. A By4aw to provide for
the extension of the Municipal Franchise."
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
By request, Councillor Bridge asked that he
be recorded as voting against By-law 2479.
March 14, 1960
ib. 19
nt
Press
"BY-LAW No.2483, 1960. A By-law to authorize t~ Rod & Gun
constructio~ of certain works as local improve. Club
ments under the provisions of The Local
ment Act.~ Read a first a~d second time. Aren.____ea
"BY-LAW No. 2484, 1960. A By-law to axthorize
execution of an Agreement dated the 12th day
of March, 1960 between John A. MacKenzie and
Patricia T. MacKeBzie and the Township of
Read a first, second and third time and
"THAT the assessors be instructed to enquire,
when they. are assessing single family
whether or not there is more than one family
living in the dwelling, and to make a record
this and report to Council at a later date."
Carried.
taken
.Item No. 1
14. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the request of the First Baptist Church
re: erecting a sign on Drummond Road be
to be under the direction of the Engineer."
Carried.
The Clerk was instructed to contact the Chairman of the NiaSara
Parks Commission in respect to the matter of taxes on the Oak
Hall property which the Commission acquired in the year 1959.
At the request of Councillor Bridge the Solicitor was asked to
submit a report in respect to the action Council might take t0;
advertise a list of owners with tax arrears on their properties-.
Allan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday,
March 15th at 7 p.m. for Budget Consideration."
Carried.
Reeve
Meeting Ad3 ourned
Clerk
Hour 9: 50 p.m.
A Special Council Meeting was held Tuesday, March 15th, 1968
at 7:00 p.m.
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
A special meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, March 15th at
7:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing certain aspects of the
1960 Budget and the following items were studied:
1. Request from the Stamford Rod and Gun Club for a grant
to assist the Club with their Real Property Taxes.
2. The Arena budget was submitted by the Arena Board at the
Council's request.
Estimates ef General Revenue for the year 1960.
After careful study the following action was taken by Coundl
in respect to the above items:
1. The following resolution was passed in respect to Item 1.:
MaaBain
Keighan "THAT Council cannot entertain the request of
Stamford !RodZ and Gun Club during 1960."
Carried.
2. It was noted that the estimated Arena deficit as of
December 31st, 1960 would be $9,764°78. This amount included
a provision for an evaporative condenser at a cost of $5,500.00.
The deficit together with the estimate made by the Engineer
-.for' too~ repairs ~olthe Arena would"m~ah' ~hat ~he Township'would.
have to'inClude an'amount of $11,41~.78 for Arena purposes. :
It'was'decided ~o include this amount in the Township budget
ion the Understanding that it will be considered when the final
budget is studied.
3. The only change made in the General Township Revenue
estimates was an increase in the estimate for dog taxes which
was changed to $4,000.00 as the result of the increase in the
fees for dog licenses proposed under a pending by-law
Mr. Barrett
Mar.15,1960
No. 2O
Present
1960 Union
Contract
Approval of
Suggestions
requesting an extension of the lease arrangement for Lot 9 in
the Township Industrial subdivision was tabled and Mr. Barrett
will be requested to meet with Council at 7 p.m. March 21st
for the purpose of discussing his proposal in detail.
4. A letter from the Barratt Spun Concrete Poles Ltd. '!l Suggestions
Cont' d.
"THAT the meeting do now adjourn,"
Carried.
Meeting Adj ourned
Allan
MacBain
! Suggestions
cont' d
Reeve
Hour
,//
Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was held on Wednesdays March
16th, 1960 at 7:00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Study Made.
Council considered the proposed amendments for the 1960
Contract as submitted by the Township Employees Local Union
No. 425. Comparisons of Municipal rates as compiled by the
Niagara Industrial Relations Institute war@ studied along Adjourn
with the increase in the cost of living since 1959. From
statistics available~ it appeared that the cost of living had
advanced 1.1% from last year. This percentage expressed in
terms of hourly rates means approximately 2¢ per hour, The
principal of the 2¢ per hou~ increase for all Union Employees
was agreed upon with the exceptioR of certain adjustments for
key personnel or junior staff. It was further agreed that
all members of the Union were to be placed on hourly rates
and their remuneration ad3usted accordingly. It was agreed
the Assistant Foremen should be taken out of the Union and
paid a salary of $4510.08 per year which is the equivalent of
$2.16 per hour. Mr. Harold Watson is also to be taken outs'0f
the Union and paid a salary of $5250.00, and he will be classi{ 21
as an Accountant. The Assistant Foreman and Mr. Watson will
longer be Union members after April 1st, 1960 when the
mentioned proposals are to become effective.
March 16, 1960.
The Union suggested 15 amendments to the 1960 Contract.
Gouncil indicated that approval mould be given to the
suggestions:
l. The amendment to Section (11) of the Agreement to provide
that employees directed to work prior tos or after their
regularly assigned hours in any one day shall be paid time
and one-h~lf for overtime so worked.
Draft of
Estimates
Le: TwD,Rate
2. An addition to Section 12 to provide that whenever change
in Job content in any classification takes places new ra~es
pay shall' be negotiated between ~he Corporation and the Union.
In addition to the above items, it was noted that the ':~
Union requested an amendment to Section 13 of the Agreement
to provide for a holiday on Easter Monday. Their request
in this connection which included other declaratory holidays,
left out a previous holidy which the members of the Union
were given, that being "Civic Holiday". Council agreed that a]
Holiday for Easter Monday could not be granted, but the 10
holidays provided for in the previous Agreement including
Civic Holiday, would still apply.
Requests for wage increases from the Foreman and Public Works
Superintendent, and by the Municipal Auditors were then con-
sidered in respect to salaries for Statutory Officials and
Officials exercising managerial functions. It was generally
agreed that the 2¢ per hour principal should be applied in
respect to all such employees with certain exceptions. Rates
for salaries officials and those exercising managerial duties,
along with the Auditiors and Solicitor, were set, and instruc-
tions given to bring in an appropriate by-law. During. the
discussion of this By-law, it was agreed that Mr~ Robert'
Beach would be promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief Assessor
and a by-law confirming this rank will be prepared for
presentation.
During the discussion of wages and salaries it was agreed
that salaries and wages for all classifications of employees
should be carefully studied during the year 1960 and maximum
and minimum salaries should be established for every type
of work in order that employees would have a clear under-
standing of salaries and wages that might be expected for any
one Municipal job.
'The meeting adjourned until 4 p.m. March 17th, 1960.
Meeting AdjOurned.
.,,.
Reeve
A Special Meeting of Council was held on Thurdsay, March
17th, 1960 at 4:00 p.~.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The Chairman of Finance submitted a draft of the Revenue and
Expenditure Estimates relative to the Township Rate, along
with estimates of the total Mill Rate. The estimates showed
an increase in the General Township Mill Rate in Sewer Areas
to be 6.7 Mills. After careful consideration of the entire
budget and the matters pertaining thetaros the following
changes were made:
(a) The estimates of road expenditures were reduced by the
correspondin change made in the Government Grants for same~
The $6,000.0~ amount for a library site was deleted, and
other changes were authorized in the Public Works Accounts.
Changes,
Cont'd
Meeting Adjourned
March 17,1960.
No. 22
Presen~
Minutes.
After final consideration of the various items, the Chairman'! Licenses
less, if possible.
During the meeting, Council adjourned at 5:40 p.m. for lunch
and re-assembled at 6:45 p.m.
The meeting then adjourned to meet on Monday, March 21st.
Meeting Adjourned ,
Hour P.M.
,: , -l.: l .. ,.,' ,'
~ R6gu~a~ ~ee~ng o~ Goune~ was he~d on ~onday~ ~rch
~960 a~ 7:30 V.m. ~.~
E. ~. ~che~son Reeve :-~
~. ~. ~an Councillor .~vv~ca~on
A. A. MacBain Councillor
1 · Allan
~cBain "T~T the minutes of the meetings held %.=~
~rch 14~h and 15th, 1960 be adopted as
printed."
Carried.
~nanc~
Relie~f
Genera______!
goad____.qs
2. Keighan
Allan
3. Keighan
Allan
" 4. Keighan
Allan
5. Keighan
Bridge
6. Keighan
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finan.
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts
dated March 18th, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amougl
ins to $8,205.22." :'
Carried.·
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
· dated March 18th, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid
amOUnting to $222,134.20."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts
dated March 21st, 1960 as presented,
accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting tO $11,311.01."
Carried~
,,T}L~T the Committee on F~nance ~ now
arise and resume the business
Council." Carried. ~
'7-.':7' '.."'" .......... · .."~
T0thfaluse
S~bdivision
Residents
Presentat ion
9f BudRet
7. Bridge
Allan
"THAT the applications for licenses from
the following be approved and licenses ,
granted:
Mot-Heat Fuel Oils Ltd., 225 Queenston St.,
St.Catharines (Fuel Dealer)
Milan Raosavljevich, 2395 Portage Rd.S.~
(Barbershop),
John Wiley, 2237 Lundy's Lane (Grocery)
Thomas C. Haley, tl Portage Rd.N.,
(Retail Meat),
Harvey Empey, 2116 Dunn St. (Retail Meat)
JimWong, 3196 McLeod Road (Restaurant)
Lorne Bestward, 2253 Lundy's Lane,
(Restaurant),
Niagara German Canadian Club, Garner Road, ,.
(Public Hall),
Bruce T. Fraser, 1960 Dorchester Road, ·
(Taxi-cab Driver) ." .. -
Carried.
A report from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board dated February 29th, 1960 was received in respect to
an application made by Mr. Sam DeLorenzo to re-zone the
South-west corner of Valley Way at Portage Road to permit
Commercial (1) use. The Board advised that the application
had been carefully studied, and after due consideration it
was decided to not recommend the application to Stamford
Council for approval. Mr. Sam DeLorenzo was in attendance
at the meeting and spoke in respect to the application. He
stated that in his opinion the property which the application
covered was no longer residential in character. He pointed
to the fact that a gasoline service station existed on the
East side of Portage Road, a Church existed on the corner
opposite him, and a greenhouse was in operation to the South
of his premises. After a discussion of the matter, Council
decided to take no action and the repor~ from the Planning
Board was ordered filed.
Mr. Douglas Hilts, 3665 Wayne Street, addressed the Council
and requested information as to when sidewalks might be
constructed in the Tothfaluse Subdivision registered as
Plan 157. He stated that practically all the lots in this
subdivision were developed and in view of the fact that
service costs had been paid in the purchase price of the
property, he and the other owners in this subdivision felt
that sidewalks should be provided. Mr. Lo~me Jackson from -
the same subdivision was also present and he stated that a
number of lots in this subdivision had been transferred to
Mr. F. A. Branscombe. The Reeve advised that a legal action
had been taken against the subdivision o~mer and a judgment
had been secured through the county Court. He stated that
when this Judgment is satisfied and the necessary funds
received, the Township will proceed with the sidewalk
construction.
At this Juncture of the meeting, the Reeve advised that the
usual report from the Chairman of Finance would be received
in connection with the 1960 Budget and the rates levied in
conformity therewith. He then called on Deputy-Reeve R. F.
Keighan and the Deputy-Reeve gave his Budget address which
is a part of the official 1960 Budget. After the Deputy-
Reeve's address and the presentation of the Budget, various
members of Council spoke in respect to the Bud et, and
finally, the foll~qing resolution was submitteR and passed:
By-law No.
2846,1960.
Government
Education
Grants-
Dept.Highways
DesiRn.
Canadian
petrofina
Application
Keighan
Allan
Keighan
MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2686, 1960. A By-law fixing
the rate to be levied and collected on
the rateable property of the Township
of Stamford to pay the current expendi-
· tures of the Municipality for the year
1960." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
i ~ R .W . Dawe
~!Ret irement
AND WHEREAS this revision has the effect
of reducing public school grants by ~Unpaid
$36,000. and the secondary school grants ~ !Taxes
by $14,000. in the Stamford District
Board of Education under what they would
have been if 1959 grant regulations were
app 1 i ed;
AND WHEREAS the municipalities included
in the jurisdiction of the Stamford
District Board of Education have been
subject to rapid development in the
past few years which has and still is,
increasing our debenture debt for educa.
tion at an alarming rate;
AND WHEREAS it is being unfair that the
grant structure for education should be
so designed that school grants are
actually reduced over the previous sys~
for paying grants;
this ~ r
THEREFORE, be it resolved that 0rde 12
Council forward a vigorous protest con- 'uses
cerning the reduction in provincial gra~.'
for elementary and secondary schools to
the Honourable Minister of Education f0:
the ~rovince of Ontario and the local
· member of Provincial Legislature. The
protest should point out that the reduc"i
tions in the grant structure can only
result in hampering the development of a
proper educational system wIiich parrico' ·
larly affects the suburban municipaliris
included in the. Stamford District B0'ard praying of
of Education." lm '
Carried. '. Trees.
"WHEREAS the system regulating Govern-
ment educational grants in the Province
of Ontario has been revised in 1960;
A letter was received from the Department of Highways dated
March 15th which advised that the Department was now con-
sidering a revised design for the intersection of Montrose
Road at the Queen Elizabeth Way near Mountain Road.
An application from the CanadianPetrofina Ltd. to purcha!e
Lot 47 in the Industrial Subdivision of the Township, regl'
stored as Plan 160, was tabled in order that a represen~atl~
of the Company might explain their proposed operations for
this property in more detail. The Cler~ was instructed to
secure information concerning the assessment on underground
storage tanks from the Assessment Department.
Chamber
10. Bridge
Allan
11. Bridge
~h~cBain
12. Keighan
~cBain
13. Keighan
Allan
14. MacBain
Allan
"THAT in view of the fact that there has
been no presentation of the proposed
merger between Stamford, Chippawa, and
Niagara Falls, that Robert Dawe, the
present Treasurer of Stamford Township,
and who under the present pension set-up
iS due to retire Sept. 1st, 1960, that his
retirement date be and hereby extended
until the same date in the year 1961, and
that the Pension Department be notified."
Carried.
"THAT in view of the fact that at the end
of the year, the unpaid taxes due to the
Municipality of the Township of Stamford
amounted to approximately the sum of'
$273,000. which has already be~n expen~ed,
that a good-sized advertisement be inserted
in such papers as may be considered at once,
that if the delinquent taxpayers do not
pay up their taxes, plus the interest accrued,
their names and amount of arrears, as well
as addresses, will, if it is legal, be
published in the local newspaper. The time
limit for the paying of taxes shall be the
first week in the month of June, 1960."
Carried.
"THAT the request of the Transportation Com-
mittee to place a firm offer for 12 buses
with General Motors, for the reasons out-
lined in their letter of March 18th, 1960,
be given, and also, that permission be
granted to the Committee to set up a bus
transit Commission, and that permission
be granted for a small committee to approach
the Ontario Municipal Board."
Carried.
"THAT the tendered price of Hawkey Tree
Expert Co. re: spraying of Elm trees, be
accepted, being the lowest tender
submitted."
Carried.
"Tt~T we accept the report of the Chamber
of Commerce dated March 15th, 1960, and
that payment of $50.00 requested therein
to help cover the expenses of the Committee
be authorized."
Carried,
Mrs.Smith
Vacation
Adjourn to
Saturday.
Ad i ourn.
March 21,1960.
lqo, 93
15. Allan
Keighan
16. Keighan
~cBain
"THAT the retirement date for the follow-
ing named official be deferred for a
period of one year as indicated here-
under:
Nam__e Retirement Date Extended
Arthur J. Bradley,
Building Inspector. December 1st, 1961,"
Carried.
"THAT Mrs. Smith of the Assessing Department
be granted permission to take her 2 weeks
vacation from March 28th to April llth, 1960
and that she be given a leave of absence fro:
April llth to April 15th without pay for thil
additional week, since this request seems to
be supported by the Chief Assessor,
Carried.
In view of the fact that the time had reached 10:30 p.m. and
there was still considerable more business to attend to on
the Agenda, it was decided to adjourn and complete the
balance of the Agenda at a special meeting on Saturday,
March 26th, 1960-
17. MacBain
Bridge
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
March 26th at 10:00 a.m."
~ Bartart (1.)
~-~ C__ont'd.
0.M.B.
letter
Order-in-
Counc i 1.
County By-law,
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
HOur
10:30 P.M.
A. Speciat Meeting of Council was held on Saturday, March
1960 at 10:00 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
By-law No.
2487.
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The meeting was called for the purpose of completing the
Agenda of Council originally slated for March 21st. The
Agenda on that date was only partially completed and the
special meeting was called to finish the business which
included Agenda Items 17 to 31 inclusive.
Bartart LeaSe 1. Keighan
MacBain
By-law No.
2488.
By-law No.
Objection to
Beetion 87 of
"THAT Council renew the lease agreement Ae~.~esement Act.
which It has with Bartart Spun Concrete
plan
Poles Ltd. in respect to Lot No. 9, [
160, and that this renewal be retroactive
to cover the year 1959, and extended to
cover that portion of 1960 which would be
, .... continued
covered in the existing lease of 1958,
and that $165.00 per year for 1959 and
1960 be paid, and that Mr. Barratt be
notified that a definite decision be
forthcoming from his Company re: purchas-
ing the lot by November 1st, 1960."
Carried.
Council received the following information in respect to
our application to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval
to issue Debentures in the principal amount of $495,000.00
for the purpose of constructing and equipping new public
schools on Dunn Street and on Tow~nship Lot 44:
h
1. Letter from the Ontario Municipal Board dated blarch llth
granting tentative approval to permit the Board of Education
to prepare final plans and specifications and call
tenders.
2. Order-in-Council No. 1128-60 dated MarCh 10th, 1960
advising that the Lieutenant Governor in Council approves
of the purchase by the Ontario Municipal Improvement Cor-
poration of Debentures in the principal amount of
$495,000.00 for public school purposes.
Council received. a letter from the Clerk of the County of
Welland enclosing By-law No. 3108, being a by-law to raise
a sum of money by assessment to meet the general expenses
of the County of Welland for the year 1960. It was noted
that the Mill Rate for General County Purposes was 2.8922
and the Mill Rate for Roads was 2.41, making a total Mill
Rate of 5.3022. This Mill Rate levies the following amounts
from the Township of Stamford for the year 1960:
General ................... $ 600,061,25
Roads ..................... $ 500~016.45
Total ...................... ~1~100,077.70
2. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-lAW No. 2487, 1960. A By-law to appoint
a Road Superintendent in the Township of
Stamford in the County of Welland." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
3. Keighan
Allan
"BY-lAW No. 2488, 1960. A By-law to provide,
for the 1960 Expenditures on Roads in the
Township of Stamford." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
4. Allan
Bridge
5. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-lAW No. 2489, 1960. A By-law to provide
for the 1960 Supplementary Expenditures on
Roads in the Township of Stamford, in the
· County of Welland." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
!'THAT the Council register an objection to
the Minister of Municipal Affairs re:
the amendment to Section 87 of the Assess-
ment Act, subsection B~ and that the Minister
be r~q~ested to receive a delegation of
........ cont inuea .... ];~t2~i~!p
"
/. Licenses
Objection 5. Council to meet with the Minister, prior
to the final reading being given to this ~/(Coni'd)
Continued. section of the Act."
Items Tabled
Wanless St.
Dog By-law
Exempt lands
Adjourn.
March 26,1960.
No. 24
presen~
Minutes
Licenses_
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from Mr. F. A. Branscombe requesting street
lighting for Wanless Street within Registered Plan 158.
2. Draft By-law for regulating and prohibiting dogs
· running at large and for imposing license fees. This
By-law was considered by Council and the Solicitor was
instructed to make certain revisions.
3. A By-law to exempt certain lands from taxes imposed by
special assessment in respect to sewers in Stamford Sewer
Area. The Clerk is to bubmit a report in respect to sewer
frontage exemptions.
6. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we now adjourn to meet on March 28th,
1960 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
A Regular Meeting of Council was, held on March 28th, 1960
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R: F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
' Allan
MacBain
,; w.L.Houck
:" CNR Prints
Q
Allan
MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve' ."
Councillor ~, Welfare
Councillor .Meeting - '
· Councillor iADril 20th.
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
March 16th, 17th, 21st, and 26th, 1960,
be adopted as printed."
APpraisal on
Hvdro Land.
Carried.
2. Allan
MacBain
3. Keighan
Allan
4. Allan
K~ighan
5. Keighan
Allan
6. Keighan
MacBain
7 · Bridge
MacBain
"THAT the applications for licenses from
the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Steve Olah, 246 portage Rd. North -
(Refreshment Vehicle),
T.W. & W,R, Sauder, 1795 Thorold Road' Canadian
(Fuel Dealer), ,~rar~ Week
Nick Cuviello, 2689 Drummond Rd. .:. · ~ _
(Barbershop),
R.W.Glintz, 2920 Ka!ar Rd. (Slaughterhou~'-
R.W.Glintz, 2920 Kalar Rd. (Retail Meat)-
J. w. Meadows, 205 Portage Road North -
(Refreshment),
J. W. Meadows, 5 Portage Road North -
(Refreshment),
Joseph Domjan, 3209 Drummond Rd. (Refresh-
ment),
Sin~son' s Pharmacy, 3279 Lundy' s Lane -
(Refreshment) ,
Mrs.Mary Poweley, 3230 Lundy's Lane -
(Refreshment),
A & W Drive-In, RRt~i, Canboro Rd. -
(Restaurant),
Steve Olah, 246 Portage Road N. (Restaurant).'
Rainbow Dairies, 414 Portage Road S. -
(Restaurant),
Kaspar Schankula, 3805 Lundy's Lane.~
(Restaurant),
E.S. Daniels, 4278 Thorold Road (Grocery),
P.G. Smith, 3572 Lundy's Lane (Grocery)."
Carried.
"TI~rf we extend our wishes for a quick and
complete recovery to Mr. W. L. Houck, M.P., ?
'who is convalescing in a hospital in
Toronto following surgery." ,~
Carried.
"THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to
sign the blueprints numbered SD3034A and
dated March 7th, 1960 showing the proposed
installation of flashing light signals at
the crossing of the C.N.R. tracks at
Drummond Road as provided for in Order No.
100298 dated January 25th, 1960."
Carried.
"THAT the Welfare Administrator, Deputy-
Welfare Administrator and members of
Council be authorized to attend the One-
Day Meeting scheduled for April 20th at
10 a.m. in the Park Hotel."
Carried.
"THAT.the Clerk be authorized to have an
appraisal made of property owned by the
Hydro-Electric Power Commission located
within Part Township Lot 57, comprised of
approximately 19.4 acres."
"THAT the Reeve be authorized to proclaim
the week of April 3rd to 9th as Canadian
Library. Week in the Township of Stamford."
Canadian
~etrofina
Lots Adjacent
to Hodgson Ave
Oppose Bill
124o
Mr .A. Emmett
Widening of
No. 8
Highway
Engineer Call
Tenders, etc.
MacBain
Allan
9. MacBain
Keighan
10. Allan
MacBain
"THAT the application of Canadian Petrofina
Ltd. for a lot in our Industrial Subdivision
namely Lot 47, be refused."
Carried.
Carried.
"THAT our Solicitor be instructed to write
to Matthews &Matthews and Logan & Knight
with regard to the lots adjacent to
Hodgson Avenue informing them that before
Council will deal with their applications,
the Council ought to be supplied with a
request from the subdivider for the dedi-
cation of the 1 foot reserve in question,
along with a statutory declaration or
affidavit setting forth any consideration
that has or will pass from the applicants
to the Tothfaluse Bros., or Mr. Tothfaluse
St., or any one on their behalf."
"THAT our Solicitor be instructed to attend
before the Municipal Bills Committee on
March 29th to oppose that part of Bill
124 purporting to amend Section 87 (lb)
of the Assessment Act by adding thereto
subsection (lb)."
Carried.
Mr. Allan Emmett of 213 Portage Road N. a~dressed the Council
in respect to a water condition existing on the sidewalk in
front of his premises. He stated that he had been advised
that since the sidmqalk was on a road allowance controlled
by the Department of Highways, the Township could not take
any action. In response to a question raised by the Reeve,
the Engineer stated that he had already directed the workmen
of his Department to take remedial action to drain the water
off the sidewalk.
11. Keighan
MacBain "THAT tentative approval be given to the ~
Dept. of Highways for the widening of
No. 8 Highway to a 40 foot width of
pavement with curbs & gutters, with the
understanding that final plans will be
forwarded to the Township for final
Carried.
12. Allan
Bridge
13 · MacBain
l~eighan
"THAT the Engineer be instructed to proceed
with the three items as outlined in his
memorandum to Council dated March 8th."
Carried,
Weed Spray
School.
The Assistant Road Foreman and Weed Inspector were .
authorized to attend a Weed Spray School being held
at the Welland Fair Grounds on Wednesday, April 6th
commencing at 10 a.m.
"TE~T permission be given for a different
member of our Engineering Dept. to attend
the three courses referred to in our
Engineer's letter of March 28th, as
recommended by the Engineer."
Carried.
Arena Comm. 14. Keighan
Treasurer MacBain
By-law No. 15. Allan
2485. MacBain
By-law No. 16. Keighan
2472. MacBain
Progress on
Consolidating
By-laws.
Tothfaluse
JudRment
"THAT the Township Treasurer be appointed
as Treasurer of the Arena Commission,
and that the Commission be so notified,
and that the necessary by-law be prepared."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2485, 1960. A By-law to
exempt certain lands from taxes imposed
by special assessment in respect to
sewers in Stamford Sewer Area." R~ad
a first, second and third t~me and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2472, 1960. A By-law to
license and regulate owners of public
garages, and for fixing the fees for
such licenses, and for revoking such
licenses, and for imposing penalties for
breaches thereof and for the collection
thereof." Read a first,second, and third
time and passed.
A letter was received from our Solicitor reporting on
progress in respect to the study being made by the
Planning Director and herself to endeavour to consolidate
all the restricted area by-laws in one by-law. In
response to a question raised by the Solicitor, Council
directed that immediate arrangements be made to proceed
with amending the by-law in connection with the A.E.Parks
application, and the set-backs in the V.L.A.Subdivision
registered as Plan No. 223.
The Solicitor by letter dated March 28th, reported on the
Tothfaluse Judgment and the usual method employed to
proceed in such cases.
Items Tabled The following items on the A~enda were ordered tabled:
Wanless St.
Meet with
~ocal UE Union
Purchase road'
allowance from
HYdro.
1. Letter from Mr. F. A. Branscombe requesting street
lights for Wanless Street in Registered Plan 158.
2. Letter from the Local Union of the United Electrical
Radio and Machine Workers of Canada requested permission
to meet Council on Monday, April 4th. The request of
the Union was granted and they will be asked to meet with
Council at 7 p.m. prior to the regular meeting on
April 4th.
3. Letter from the Township Solicitor relative to the
purchase of a road allowance from the Hydro in Township
Lot 158 between Dunn Street and Corwin Crescent· The
Solicitor advised that some difficulty in title was being
experienced as a result of certain old crossing rights.
The Hydro has been ~8k~d for information in respect to
the crossing rights and when this is received the
Solieitor's letter will be considered further.
_Ad i ourn.
March 28,1960.
No. 25
present
purpose
proposals
Two Amendments
..:
Ad]ourn_
17 · MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again at
9:00 a.m. on April 2nd, 1960."
Reeve
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
April 2nd,1960. .
H~Dur 1 ' 0 P.M.
A Special Meeting of Council was held on Saturday, April
2nd, 1960 at 9 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. b~cBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
The meeting was called for the express purpose of submitti~
the Council's offer to the Stamford Township Employees
Union, Local 425, in respect to the 1960 Contract.
Copies of letters indicating Council's reaction to all pro-
posals made by the Union were supplied to members of Council
and the members of the Negotiating Committee. Each proposal
made by tile Union was considered and full reasons were giva
in respect to the Council's offer and decision on all
questions.
After all sections of the letter to the Union were carefulll
discussed, the Reeve asked the Clerk to explain two other
items which would have to be copsidered in the 1960 Contracl
have to be rescinded. This section provides that an
may continue his approved medical care Coverage after retire'
ment, by pre-paying, for one full year, the full' cost of th~
plan. He stated that the physicians' Services Incorporated
would not enter into such an agreement for employees after
retirement and as a consequence, the section should be delet
from the next Agreement. The Clerk'also advised that Sectil
14 of the Agreement relative to Sick Leave would have to be
amended to conform to By-law No. 2455 as amended by By-lm~}
2461, being a by-law to establish (1) a plan of sick leave
credits and (2) a plan of sick leave credit gratuities for
employees of the Township of Stamford.
There being no further business scheduled, the meeting
adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 10: 15 P .M.
No. 26
Present
bleeting with
UE Union.
dorse
Request.
inures
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, April
4th, 1960 at 7:00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. G. Bridge
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Council met one-half hour earlier for the purpose of meeting
the members of the Local Union of the United Electrical
Radio & Machine Workers of America. Mr. Bob Merrill acted
as spokesman for the members of the Union, and explained that
the silve_rware industry in this area is experiencing extreme
difficulty which results from the imports of stainless
flatware and hollow-ware from other countries. He stated
that the importing of these products from outside Canada
is seriously affecting the industry generally, ~nd its'
employees. He mentioned that the working forces of the
two companies located in the Greater Niagara Area had been
reduced drastically and in consequence, employees with'con-
siderable seniority were being laid off. tle suggested that
this situation is serious and requested the co-operation of
Council in placing the matter before the Federal authorities
to endeavour to have legislation passed to correct the
situation. After a full discussion of the matter the follow-
ing.resolution Was passed:
1. Keighan
MacBain
2. Allan
Bridge
3. Bridge
Allan
4. Keighan
Allan
5. Keighan
Allan
"THAT Council endorse again, the request
of the members of Local 505 of the United
Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of
America, who represent the workers of the
International Silver Company for a meeting
with Officials of the Canadian Government
who have authority and control over silver-
ware imports to Canada."
Carried.
."THAT the minutes of the meeting held
blarch 28th, 1960, be adopted as printed."
Carried,
"TI~T we do now adjourn to go into Finance
.Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts
dated April 1st, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to $10,981.89,"
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts
dated April 1st, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
tng to $870.56."
Carried.
General 6. Keighan
MacBain "THAT the statement of
Finance 7. Keighan
Bridge
Licenses 8. Allan
Keighan
General Accounts
dated April 1st, 1960, as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
ing to $152,589.26."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now
arise and resume the business of.Council."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Emil Kalcic, 1105 St.Paul Ave. (Serv.Station
Peter I.Faite, 1590 Stanley Ave.
Gunning Oil Ltd., 1470 Drummond Rd.
Gunning Oil Ltdo, 169 Stanley Ave.
Gunning Oil Ltd., 2531 Po~tag¢ Road,
Gunning Oil Ltd., Garner at McLeod Rd.
Michael Melymuka, 2875 Thorold Stone Rd.
Erle Cotton, 16 Portage Rd. S.
T.W. & W.R. Sauder, 1795 Thorold Rd.
T.W. & W.R. Sauder, 4375 Lundy's Lanel
James Nicholls, 1014 Drummond Rd.
Sam Elsie, 355 Portage Rd. N.
E. S. Daniels, 4278 Thorold Road
Albert Forbes, 3517 Thoreld Stone Rd.
Ross Cain, 11 Drummond Road
Reginald 0akes, 2331 Thorold Stone Rd.
Mrs.Norma Cornell, 3174 Drummond Rd.(.
Mrs.Janet Cottom, 2144 Dunn St. (
Falls Vie~ Hose Brigade, 1786 Dunn St. -
(Public Hall), ,
Horst Fleming, 2033 Ross Ave. (Taxi Driver)
Russell H. Drew, 827 Fourth Ave.
Douglas J. Milne, 378 Fifth Ave.(Taxi
A.Desormeau, 636 Simcoe St.(2)-Sightaeeing
O~,rner)." "-
Carried.
Building 9.
.Permits.
Allan
Bridge
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued
during the month.of March in the amount of
$178,950.00o"
· Carried.
D 'Arty Cropp
Mr. D'Arcy Cropp addressed the Counc{1 in respect to zoning
regulations applicable to Registered Plan 108. He stated
Mr. Climenhage had purchased the lots fronting on Keiffer
Street but was unable to secure mortgages in view of the fact
that the adjacent property was zoned for industrial purposes,
The Reeve advised Mr. Cropp that the Township weuld permit
residential development on Keiffer Street but indicated that
Council had strongly advised Mr. Climenhage not to proceed
with his residential proposal at the time it was first
suggested. After further discussion, the majority of Council
D 'Arcy Cropp
Cont ' d
Dennis Price,
1819 Silverwood
Crescent
Jim Auld
Highland Ave.
D.S.T.
Copies of
Auditor's
R_~Rort.
McLeod Rd.
~i~n.
7ho~s.Dran~
11. Bridge
MacBain
indicated that the problem was kno~.zn to the developer prior
to the installation of any sezvices and that in view of this
situation, the nmjority of Council indicated that they would
not favour a zoning change for this district. The Reeve
advised Mr. Cropp that they could make direct application to
the Planning Board or the Department of Planning & Development
and the Ontario Municipal Board for a change, if they were so
disposed.
Mr. Dennis Price, 1819 Silven,Food Crescent, addressed Counci{
and advised that considerable difficulty had been experienced
in bringing a car to his home to transport his daughter, who
had a broken collarbone, to the Hospital. lie mentioned that
the road conditions were quite poor. The Engineer stated that
the winter weather had deteriorated all the To~,znship roads but
that arrangements had been made to do some work $n the Baldin
Subdivision and it was expected that this work would make tile
roads in this area passable.
Mr. Jim Auld of 1614 Highland Avenue advised Council that the
road at the corner of Division Street and Highland Avenue was
higher than the sidewalk and in consequence, sidewalks were
constantly flooded and road materials were x~ashed over the
sidewalk onto his property. Cou'ncil agreed that the Engineer
should check the complaint and report back for the next
meeting.
10. MacBain
Allan "THAT Daylight Saving Time be observed in the
Township of Stamford from April 24th to
October 30th in the year 1960; clocks to be
turned fortyard one hour at 12:01 a.m. on
April 24th."
Carried.
."THAT the Cleric be authorized to have printed
150 copies of the Auditor's report."
Carried.
Council received a letter from The Ontario Municipal Board
'advising that our application to construct certain sewer and
water mains as proposed under Construction By-l~ No. 2483
had been approved.
12. Keighan
Allan
13. Keighan
Bridge
14. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to approach
the Dept. of Highways in respect to the
placing of a sign at McLeod Road and the
Queen Elizabeth Way directing Tourists to
the Falls by way of McLeod Road."
Carried.-
tl
"TI1AT the Clerk be authorized to place Mr. i' ~.~;
Thomas Brant Jr. of the Assessing Dept. on I' ,:~ '
the list of those who receive care allowance, ,f~i'~ ~-,
on the same basis as other members of tile ~
Assessing Dept."
Carried. ~: ~l. '.'
"BY-~A,w. No 2490 1 ^- .
B -law No' ' , ~ · A By-law to amend
· !i~s (1959) as amended bein a
. ... ' .' '. '. .... , : , .......~. ~
,]
By-law 2491
~y-law 2492
Items
Tabled
Jos.
Jas inev ic ius
Plan 166
Belmont Ave.
Sign.
Belmont
Sidewalks
20 Royal
Manor Drive.
Debentures
Adjourn
April 4,1960.
15. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2491, 1960. A By-law to authorize
the execution of a lease dated the 4th day of
April, 1960, between the Corporation of the
Township of Stanford and Alexander C. Barrett."
Read a first, second and third time and passed
16. Bridge
blacBain
"BY-lAW No. 2492, 1960. A By-law for regulat-
ing and prohibiting dogs running at large,
seizing, impounding and killing the same and
for imposing license fees." Read a first,
and second time.
The following ~tems on the Agenda were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from Joseph Jasinevicius of 215 Windermere Road re-
questing construction of this road located in a new subdivision
adjacent to Orchard Park. A survey will be made to determine the
number of dwellings either erected or in the process of erection,
as well as the number of permits which have been issued. This
survey will be reported to Council at a future meeting.
2. Letter from the River Realty Development Ltd. requesting on
behalf of the ~ers of Lots within Registered Plan 166 to have
the subdivider's agreement changed in such a way that the water
and sewer is to be installed by the ox~ers under cash pa~nent,
and sidewalks to be constructed by local improvement at some
future date with road costs to be entirely paid by the To~.mship.
It was decided that the applicant should submit evidence that
the individual o~mers of lots in Plan 166 are prepared to pay
cash for services. When this information is supplied, Council
will further consider the request.
3. Letter from Mr. J. D. Cairns, 1570 Belmont Avenue, requested
the installation of a sign near the entrance of Belmont Avenue
on Lundy's Lane to indicate that acdess to the Queen Elizabeth
Way cannot be reached through this street. The letter was re-
ferred to the Chairman of Traffic and the Engineer for a report.
4. Letter from Mr. J. D. Cairns, 1570 Belmont Avenue, requested
re-consideration of a petition submitted in 1959 to construct
curb faced sidewalks on both sides of Belmont Avenue from Lundy's
Lane to the northerly limit of the subdivision. This'request was
tabled and will be considered at the t~e local improvement con-
struction for the current year is dealt with.
5. Letter from George H. Foster of 21 Royal Manor Drive com-
plaining about the premises at 20 Royal Manor Drive occupied by
George Seibel. Council instructed the Building Inspector to mak~
an inspection of the premises in the light of the allegations
and to report his findings. to Council..
17. Keighan
ities Corp. Ltd., re:-a e u .
$28,945.67 to be purchased at an interest rate
of 6~% at $98,50 per $100.00 Debenture, as sub
mitted in their letter of April 1st, 1960."
Carried.
18. Allan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monda , A~ri
Bridge llth at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called ~y
Reeve." Carried.
Meeting ~djourned.
Hour P.M.
Cler
No. 27
Present
P_urpose
Appointed
Appointed
~ppointed
Report from
~hairman
Joint bleeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford, held at the
City Hall on Thursday, April 7th~ 1960 at 8:15 p.m.
From the City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor F. Miller,
AIderman J. White,
Alderman H. Morton
Alderman C. Gregory
Alderman G. Martin
Alderman A. J. McKinley
Alderman Io McCallum
AIderman C. Swayze
W. S. Orr, City Manager,
S. Price, Engineer,
H. Dickson, Treasurer, "',
D. C. Patten, Clerk. ~,.~
From the Township of StamfOrd:
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson,
Councillor J. N. Allan,
Councillor A. G. Bridge,
Councillor A. A. MacBain,
C. H. Eidt, Engineer,
A. C. Huggins, Clerk.
The meeting was chaired b,y Mayor Miller and after calling the
meeting to order he advised that the meeting had been called
for the express purpose of considering certain reports from
the Transportation Committee, but before dealing with these
reports, he asked the meeting to appoint two members from
each Council to consider an ambulance situation that arose
recently. The meeting agreed to this suggestion.
Alderman McKinley
Aiderman Gregory- "THAT the Mayor be authorized to appoint
two members of the City Council to
study the ambulance problem."
This motion was voted on by members of
the City Council and Carried.
The Mayor appointed Alderman-~rtin and Alderman McKinley
to the Committee.
Councillor Bridge
Councillor MacBain
"THAT the Reeve appoint two members
from the To~mship Council to study
the ambulance problem." Members of
the Twp. Council voted on this resolu-
tion and it was Carried.
The Reeve then appointed Deputy-Reeve R. F, Keighan and
Councillor A. A. MacBain to the Committee.
Mayor Miller then asked Alderman Ian McCalluB Chairman of
the Transportation Committee, to report on behalf of this
Committee. The AldenDan advised that his Committee had given
considerable thought to the organization of a transit com-
mission and after due consideration, the Committee reco~m.ended
that the commission be comprised of six persons which would
include the Mayor of Niagara Falls, the Reeve of the Township
of Stamford, two members to be appointed by the City Council,
and two members to be appointed by the Township Council.
Recommendation
Adopted.
Alderman McCallum
Alderman Gregory
"THAT the recommendation of the Trans-
portation Committee be adopted in
respect to the transit commission and
it be agreed that such a conm~ission
should be comprised of six persons,
namely, the Mayor of the City of
Niagara Falls, the Reeve of the Town-
ship of Stamford, two members to be
appointed by the City Council of
Niagara Falls, and two members to be
appointed by the Stamford Township
Council." This resolution was carried
by a vote of six in favour, and four
against.
Two Persons
The question of the persons to be named to the commission by the
two Councils was next discussed and the following resolution
voted on:
Transit
Commission
Alderman Martin
Councillor Bridge
"THAT all the names recommended to the
Committee for members of the transit
commission be referred back to the two
Councils for consideration."
An amendment to this resolution was
moved by Alderman McCallum and seconded.
by Alderman White as follows:
Names
Submitted
Alderman McCallum
Alderman White
"THAT the names selected by the Committee
for the transit commission members be
submitted at this meeting."
This amending resolution was carried by
a vote of seven in favour and four
·
a
ga not. The original resolution lost
by a vote off four in favour and eight
against.
Appoint-
ments.
Alderman McCall~n then advised that the Committee recommended
the following appointments to the commission:
City of Niagara Falls: George Mowers, John Mears.
Township of Stamford: Earl Davey, Jack MacKenzie,
Approved
Councillor MacBain
Councillor Allan
"THAT the recommendation of the Transpor-
tation Committee re: appointment to
transit commission of Earl Davey and
Jack MacKenzie.for Stamford Township,
be approved."
This Resolution was Carried after a
vote of three in favour and one against.
Appoint-
ment s.
Alderman MeCallum
Alderman White
"THAT the recommendation of the Trans-
portation Committee re: appointments
to transit commission of George Mowers
and John Meats, for the City of Niagara
Fallsm be approved."
This Resolution was Lost.
Discuss
Matter
Appoint-
ments.
Prepare
Plans.
Adjourn.
Some of the Aldern'len expressed objections to the fact that
all recommendations for membership to the commission had
· not been reported and it was finally decided that the City
Council would retire and discuss the matter in committee.
Upon returning to the joint meeting, the following resolution
was then submitted:
Alderman McCallurn
Alde~nan Swayze
"THAT the City Council again vote on the
recommendation of the Transportation
Committee and that the appointments
of George Mowers and John Mears for
the City of Niagara Falls be approved."
This resolution was carried. after a
vote of five in favour and'B~o against.
"THAT the Transportation Committee
prepare plans for the transit commission
and report these plans to the two
Councils for individual study, it being
understood that after the two Councils
consider the reports, a joint meeting
will be held."
Alderman Martin
Alderman Gregory
Carried.
"THAT the meeting do now adjourn."
Carried.
Alderman Martin,
Alderman McKinley
April 7,196o:7 )
Present
Meeting Adjourned.
· Reeve
Hour P .M.
Regular Meeting of Council held April llth,
p,m.
Minutes 1. Allan
MacBain
Licenses 2. Allan
" Kelghan
1960 at 7:30
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
March 28th, April 2nd, 4th and 7th,
1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
"TI~T the applications for licenses from
the following be approved and licenses
Clerk
granted:
Margaret Cormoily,
(Hairdressing),
2379 Lundy's Lane -
E. Hope, 2191 Thorold Road (Restaurant), .~z.' i~ ~=
Pearl Biamonte, 2570 Frederica St. (Restaurant) ;~,.~ ~ .f '. ~. j .
,. ·. ,. · continued ,~ ;fv. ".'i~
Ray Beckerr, Town & Country Plaza, Portage
Rd. N. - (Restaurant)
D. Manella, Stamford Green Shopping Plaza,
O'Neil St. (Restaurant),
Mrs. Ella O'Connell, Stamf. Green Shopping
Plaza, (Restaurant),
Biamonte Bros. & M. Swec, 3906 Lundy's Lane
- (Restaurant),
Dominion Stores Ltd., 2460 Lundy's Lane -
(Restaurant),
Stamford Super Save, 449 Portage Rd. N.
(Grocery),
Dominion Stores Ltd., 2460 Lundy's Lane -
(Grocery),
J.DeForge & Sons, 1981 Dunn St. (Grocery)
Don McDonald, 2499 Lundy's Lane (Refreshment)
Gordon Welstead, 2555 Lundy;s Lane (Refreshment)
Mrs. C. Hedden, 477 Portage Rd. N. (Refreshment)
Ray Beckett, Town & Country Plaza, Portage Rd.N.
- (Bowling Alley),
Biamonte Bros. & M. Swec, 3906 Lundy's Lane -
(Bowling Alley),
D · Susin, 3 184. Drummond Road (S errice Station)
Don McDonald, 2499 Lundy's Lane (Service
Station),
W. Langford, 516 Portage Road N. (Service
Station).
A. Barnhart, 516 Portage Road N. (Service
Station),
Gordon Welstead, 2555 Lundy~s Lane (Service
Station),
Wm. Stevens, Q.E.Way 6 Mountain Rd. (Service
Station),
Alvin B. Fenton, 1903 McLeod Rd. (Taxi Driver)
A. Desormeau~, 636 Sirecos St. (Sightseeing
Owner)."
Carried.
Stamford
Key Club.
The Reeve welcomed a large group of Stamford Key Club members who
artended the meeting as observers.
Aldo & A representative of the Firm of Aldo & Muratori Fuels Ltd. at~
Muratori_ the meeting and requested permission to install two 20,000 gal.
overhead storage tanks on their property located on the East side
of Montrose Road Just north of the CNR tracks. The representative
was advised that the area was zoned in such a way that this type
of structure could be erected but before doing so, he would
require a permit from the Building Inspector. If the Inspector
is satisfied with the proposed installation and it complies
with Provincial Acts, etc., a permit could be issued. It was
decided that the matter was one for the. Building Inspector to
process.
Wesley Mr. Wesley Julie of 1257 Portage Road N. addressed Council and
Julie advised that Calaguiro Bros. were taking top soil off the
property next to his which is located on the West side of
Portage Road. He expressed the thought that such.an operation
might have a detrimental effect on his property. After discussi0~
Mr. Julie was advised ~hat this was a matter between himself an~
the Calaguiro'Brothers. If he thought that his property would be
damaged as a result of the Ca!aguiro operation, he should refer
~he!matter to his Solicitor.
Sign on
Belmont
Committee on
Subdivisions
Members of
Committee
ASSeSSOrS~
Meeting.
Directional
Sign.
Mayfair
Drive~
Subdivision
Payments
i.lacBain
Allan
Keighan
MacBain
"TI-IAT our Engineer be instructed to erect
a sign at the intersection of Belmont
Avenue and Lundy's Lane to read as follows:
"Local Traffic Only".
Carried.
"THAT the Reeve be authorized to appoint a
permanent committee to deal with matters
pertaining to subdivisions and present
their recommendations and findings to
Council."
Carried.
The Reeve appointed Councillor MacBain and himself, along
with C. H. Eidt, Engineer, Miss J. V. L~Mar~h, Solicitor,
and A. C. Huggins, Clerk, as the Standing Committee to deal
with subdivision matters and report thereon to Council. A
meeting of this Committee was scheduled for Thursday, April
14th at 4 p.m. to consider the Cariesso and Climenhage plans
and Agreements pertaining thereto.
5. Allan
· MacBain "TILAT Council authorize our Assessor and
Deputy Chief Assessor to attend the annual
meeting of their Association on May 16th
to 18th at Sudbury~ Ontario."
Carried.
"THAT the Stamford United Church be granted
permission to erect a directional sign on
Thorold Stone Road and St. Peter Street,
to be erected under the direction of the
Engineer, subject to County approval."
6. keighan
MacBain
Carried.
Mr. Earl Parker of 2333 Mayfair Drive addressed the Council
and advised that the wheels on the road grader were creating
conditions on Mayfair Drive which made it difficult for him
to have access and egress from his driveway. The complaint
was referred to the Engineer for consideration and remedial
action if possible.
"T}~T our Clerk write to each of the seven
parties referred to in the Schedule
attached to his letter of April llth, ]960,
demanding pa~nent of the balance owing
within two weeks fro~ the date of the
Clerk's letter to them and report back to
Council after the expiration of the two
week period,"
Carried.
7. MacBain
Keighan
Merger
Survey
Items
Tabled.
Adjourn.
April 11,1960.
I No. 29
~ Minutc~s
The Clerk advised that the Merger Survey Committee had receive~
the final report from the Consulting Firm e£ Deacon, Arnett &
Murray. As a result of a study of the report, a few altera-
tions will be made and certain essential infomnation is required
from the Provincial Government relative to grants. After these
arrangements are completed, the Committee would like to meet
with the three Municipal Councils of Niagara Falls, Chippawa
and Stamford at a joint session in committee of the whole, on
Friday, April 29th at 7 p.m. at the City Hall when the Report
will be officially submitted and an opportunity afforded to
discuss it in detail with the Consultants who would be present.
On May 6th it is proposed to have a meeting with the represen-
tatives of Boards, Commissions, and other bodies who submitted
information for the Report. Prior to the meeting with the
Councils, members will be provided with copies of the final
Report on April 25th in order that it might be carefully examined
prior to the Joint Meeting. The date for the Joint Meeting was
accepted as satisfactory by Council.
The following items on the Agenda were tabled:
1. Third reading of By-law No. 2483 relative to Local Im[
Construction.
2. Third reading of By-law No. 2492 dealing with dogs,.
3. A proposed plan of subdivision submitted by Albert Carlesso
was referred to the Standing Committee to Study Subdivisions·
4. The proposal for the Brentwood Acres Subdivision was referred
to the Standing Conmmittee to study subdivisiQns.
5. Letter from the Township Solicitor re: Proposed Crossing of
the CNK at Garner Road. This matter will be referred to the
Road Committee and studied at the time of their annual spring
road inspection. ~
8. Allan
Keighan
"T}L~T we do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday,
April 19th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.. ;
Meeting Adjourned.
Reeve
Regular bleeting' of Council was held on Tuesday,
196Q at 7:30 p.m.
Hour/C!~' P.M. .
· I~l ~
· erk.
April !9th,
E, E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J, N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Allan
Keighan
"'I"HAT the minutes of the meeting, held '
April. llth, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Licenses
Licenses
Licenses
B .Olitvie
[.Mitchinson
Mile
2. Allan
Keighan
3. Keighan
Allan
4. MacBain
Keighan
"TI~T the applications for licenses fron~
the following be approved and licenses
granted:
John Nagy, 3104 Lundy's lane (P~estaurant)
Dell's Dairy, 24-93 Orchard Ave. (Hilk V,qndor)
Rainbow Dairies, 414 Portage Kd. S. (~,iilk Vendor]
John C. Fenner, 2820 Drummond Rd. (i~ublic
Garage - T)~oe "A
John Newman, 445 Portage Rd. S. (Public
Garage - Type "A")
Lundy's Lane Car Harket, 2300 Lundy's Lane -
(~ublic Garage - Type "A")
Delaney's Tire & Service Centre Ltd., 332
Drummond Read (Public Garage - Typ,e. "BII)
John Newman, 435 Portage Rd. S. - (.Public
Garage - T)~e
Carried.
"TI{AT the application for a Taxi-cab Owner's
License from Lorne N. Phelps, 2134 Prospect
St. be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"TI-~T the applications for 5 Sightseeing
O~.zner's Licenses from George Lavalies, 3197
Stanley Ave. be approved and licenses granted."
Carried,
Mr. Barney Ogilvie addressed the Council on behalf of the
Stamford Rod and Gun Club and expressed objection to the dates
Council propose that dogs be prohibited from running at large·
He suggested that the dogs should be permitted to run at large
after October 15th, rather than October 31st as specified in
the proposed by-lm~. His reason for making this suggestion was
to facilitate hunting in the Township during the latter part of
October.- It was agreed that the matter would be referred to the
Solicitor to determine if any allowance could be made for dogs
used for hunting purposes,
Mr. William Mitchinson addressed the Council in respect to an
account he had received for sidewalk charges, in respect to his
plan registered as No. 212. He advised Council that costs could
not be collected for I,ot No. 3 at this time, since the agreement
called for such payments at the time of transfer or at the time
a building permit was applied for, whichever he first. He also
objected to the clause in the agreement which provided that he
had to pay 50% of the road construction costs for St.Andrew,
McMicking, and St.George Streets. The account rendered to Mr.
Mitchinson will be rc~vised in respect to Lot No. 3, but it was
agreed that the agreement entered into would have to be somplied
with in every respect indluding the payment for roads.
Mr. T. P. Knight addressed Council on hehal~ of the Knight
Bolton Co. Ltd. on McLeod Road. In addressing Council, he
requested permission to construct an asphalt one-quarter mile
track at the South-west corner of the Company's property which
would be used for the purpose of testing, demonstrations, etc.
of spor~ cars and go-karts. He also suggested that go-kart
~ Mile
Track
Welfare
Officers'
Assoc.
Convention
Y~S Men~s
Sale.
o~ners might use the track under established "Go-Kart Club"
Rules. Council recognized that the property was in an
Industrial (2) area, and the members expressed no objections
to the installation of the track other than tO say that noisy
races would not be permitted on Sundays.
5. Allan
Keighan
6. MacBain
Keighan -
Minor Hockey 7. Keighan
Banquet. Allan
Tree
Pro~ramme
Amendment
No. 6 to
Official
Plan.
By-law
2__492.
By-law 12.
i 4.83.
By-law
2496.
"THAT the Welfare Administrator and the
Deputy-Welfare Administrator and the Chair-
man of Welfare, be authorized to attend the
Annual Welfare Officers' Association Con-
vention being held in Hamilton, June 13th,
14th and 15th."
Carried.
Items
Tabled.
"THAT permission be granted to the Niagara
Falls Y's Men's Club to sell bagged inorganic
fertilizer for the purpose of raising money
for youth work."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the invitation~ the Stamford
Minor Hockey Association to attend their
annual Banquet being held on Saturday, April
23rd at the Memorial Hall."
Carried.
8. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT Council approve the tree planting pro-
gramme proposed by the Stamford Horticultural
Society in their letter to us of April 18th,
1960."
Carried.
9. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign
the application for approval of Amendment
No. 6 to the Official Plan of the Niagara Falls'Adjourn.
& Suburban Planning Area. Said amendment ~n-
eluding four items of Change."
Carried.
10. MacBain
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2492, 1960. A By-law regulating
and prohibiting dogs running at large,
seizing, impounding and killing the same,
and for imposing license fees." Read a
third time and passeS.
April 19,1960.
11. Allan
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2496, 1960. A By-law to authorize No. 30
the execution of a deed dated the 25th day
of August, 1959, from the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford to The Hydro-Electric Present
Power Commission of Ontario." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
Keighan
Allan
"BY-IAW No. 2483, 1960. A By-law to
authorize the construction of certain
works as local improvements under the
provisions of The Local }improvement Act."
Read a third time and passed.
The followin~ items on the Agenda were tabled:
1. Revised Tenders for the construction of sidewalks, curb-
faced walks, and curbs, x~ere presented to the Council for
approval by the Engineer. It was agreed that the members
would check the Specifications of the tenders and the matter
would again be considered at a future meeting.
2. Letter from the Stamford Tox~nship Employees Local ,Union No.
425, requesting a meeting with Council on Apri~ 20th at 7 p.m.
Due to other commitments, members of Council were not able to
meet with the Union, but it was agreed to meet with the
Negotiating Committee at a special meeting to be called for
Saturday, April 23rd at 10 a.m.
3. A complaint from Nicholas Grandoni relative to salvage
materials blo~en on his property-from the salvage yard operated
by Greenspan. The Clerk was instructed to request the Police
Department to take action to have the condition in the com-
plaint rectified immediately and if such cannot be arranged,
the operator of the salvage yard is to be advised that Council
anticipate taking action against him. When this complaint
was considered, a report of the Police Department indicated
that the salvage yard was not being operated in a satisfactory
manner.
4. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board
enclosed a draft restricted area by-law restricting the area of
the Township south of Lundy's ]Lane. This By-law was prepared
at the request of Stamford'Council and it was decided to study
same at a special meeting called for Saturday, April 30th,
commencing at 9:30 a.m.
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday,
. April 23rd at 10:00 a.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
13. MacBain
Allan
Hour P.M.
2
Reeve '
A Special Meeting of the Council was held on April 23rd,
1960 commencipg at 10:18 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
Roeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor.
Purpose
At the request of the Stamford Tox~nship Employees Federal
Union No. 425, Council met with the Negotiating Committee
relative to the 1960 Contract.
Mr. Acton
Applica-
t ions.
Mr. Acton, a National Union representative, addressed the
Council on behalf of the Negotiating Committee and submitted
a brief relative to the 1960 Contract. At the conclusion of
the presentation of the brief, Council asked if the Union was
in a position to make any counter proposals in respect to the
offer made by the Council. The Committee requested permission
to retire and discuss the matter and ~en the members came back
to the Council Chamber after a short meeting, Mr. Acton
quested Council to grant the Union additional time to re-consider
the matter and to provide time to permit sufficient research in
order that a further submission might be made. Council agreed
to the request on the understanding that further submissions
from the Union would be received sometime within the next few
days.
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan advised Council that the Fire Com-
mittee would like to invite applications to fill the three
positions for new permanent firemen. He stated that the Com-
mittee would like to call for such applications on the basis
of the salary schedule set up by the Fire Committee at a meeting
held March 1st, 1960 which was referred to Council. After the
Deputy-Reeve made his request, some discussion took place in
respect to the relevant values of comparative positions in the
Police Department. It was agreed that any new firemen employed
would have to have previous fire department experience, and that
the classification of salaries approved by the Committee was on
the basis that employees under any classification would have
previous experience. It was also agreed that members of the
Fire Department worked a 45 hour week, while the members of the
Police Department only worked a 40 hour wee~.
Advertise 1. Keighan
Allan
Ad~l.ourn 2. MacBain
Allan
"THAT the Clerk b~ authorized to advertise
for three permanent firemen at the wage
rate established as a result of Council
discussions during the budget, an~ as re-
quested by the Fire Committee; that Council.
advertise at this time;japplications to b~
in the hands of the Clerk not later than
2 pom. daylight saving time, on Friday, May
6th, 1960." "
Carried·
"TI~AT we do now adjourn to meet again
April 25th, 196D-at 7:30 p.m."
Reeve
Carried.
Meeting AdJ ourned ·
Hour 12: 28 P .M.
No. 31 A Regular Liesting of Council was held on April 25th, ., "' "':' ' ' ·
Present
M inu t e s
Finance
E. E. 14itchelson
K. F. Kei~han
J. N, Allan
A. A. MacBain
A. G. Bridge
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Allan
Keighan
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held April
19th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried·
Bridge
Allan
"TItAT we do now adjourn to go into'Finance
Committee and pass accounts.u
Genera_______!
Relief
goa~s.
Fi__nance
Licenses
Allan
Bridge
Keighan
Bridge
Allan
Bridge ,.
Bridge
Allan
MacBain
Allan
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated April,22nd, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to $243,080.57."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
April 22nd, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$7,551.93."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
April 22nd, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$12.951.26."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the applications from the following for
licenses be approved and licenses granted:
Sam Anzovino, 2178 Dunn St. (Barbershop),
Syd Levy, ItollFood Drive-in, Kalar Rd. -
(Restaurant),
James D. Jones, 5624 Lundy's Lane (Semite
Station),
Don Dewey, 3685 I.undy;'s Lane (Service Station.
John Serotiuk, 3227 Dorchester Rd. (Public
Gara~ - Type ,,A,,~
P G. Smith, 3572 Lundy's Lane (Public
John Serotiuk, 3227 Dorchester Rd. (Public
Garage - '.{.'~e "B") ,
Robert Morris, 549 Cataract St.(Tax~ D~ver) '~'
Carried, .i]_
- "'-'~r ". , - ... .. _ --~~ _
Public Hall 8. Allan
Lic ens es MacBain
"THAT the following applications for Public
Hall Licenses from the Stamford District
Board of Education, 1773 Drummond Road,
be approved and licenses granted:
Stamford Collegiate Institute, 1775 Drummond
Road,
Greendale Public School, 1504 Mentress
Road,
Princess Margaret Senior Public School, 2624
Culp St.,
James Morden Public School, 3112 Dorchester
Road,
Falls View Public School, 1781 Dunn St.,
Princess Elizabeth Senior Public School,
751 Drummond Road,
Martha Cullimore Public School, 845 St.
Andrew Ave.,
A. N. illyet Secondary School, 2338 O'Neil St.'
Carried.
Taxi Owner 9. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Owner'~
License from Henry E. Moore, 2327 Stamford
Green Drive be approved 6n condition that
a copy of a policy in respect to a 1957
Ford be secured by the Clerk's Office."
Carried.
Drummond Rd.
Area.
Mrs. G. Capitano and bit. 1{. Cornell of 3i22 Drummond Road and
3138 Drummond Road respectively, attended the meeting and
addressed Council in respect to conditions existing on
Drummond Road in front of their places of business. They
alleged that young people~have their cars constantly parked
along this section of Drunnnond Road and that clients have
difficulty in securing access to'their business establishments
They advised that the young people were creating noise and
disturbances and that ~he situation sometimes existed until
2:30 in the morning. They alleged that the young'people sat
around their places of business and the use of bad language
was common practice. Beer bottles were sometimes found along
the road allowance after the young people leave. The members
of Council were sympathetic to the problem ~nd instructions
were given to take the matter up with the Chief Constable and
'that he be advised to take any action necessary to remedy the
situation and that a report be submitted to Council in respect
to this problem.
N.J.Sunstrum
3 Plans.
Mr. N. J. Sunstrum addressed the Council in respect to two
subdivisions of J. A. Climenhage Development Led. and one
subdivision of Albert Cariesso. He suggested some delay was
being experienced in processing these plans. The Reeve
advised that the subdivision committee will be making a report
in respect to these plans at the next meeting of Council and
if the report is accepted it is expected that the necessary
agreements can be executed by the owners and the Township
shortly after. When the agreements are completed, the To~-
ship will be in a position to finally clear the plans.
Austerity 10. lqacBain
Week. Bridge
Watermain on 11. Allan
Stanley Ave. Bridge
By-law No. 12. Keighan
2493. [~cBain
By-law No. 13. Keighan
~494. Allan
By-law No. 14. Keighan
2495. Allan
By-law No. 15. Allan
2497. Keighan
Items
Tabled.
"TII~T this Council publish a proclamation
pertaining t'o 'h, vor]d Refugee Year Austerity
Week" and that Council in recognition of the
good work being done by this Comn~ittee,
and to encourage our residents to support
the Co~ttee~ grant to the Comn~ittee the
sum of $100.00.'
Carried.
"THAT this Council approve of the installation
of an 18" ~atcn~lain on Stanley Avenue as
outlined in the communication from the
City Engineer, and under the conditions
outlined in the request." ",
Carried.
"BY-I~ No. 2493, 1960. A Ey-]ax~ to provide
for the issue of Debentures in the prin-
cipal amount of $13,640.51 to pay the
cost of const~cting certain sidewalks as
local improvements." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2494, 1960. A By-law to pro-
vide for the issue of Debentures in the
principal amount of $15,305.16 to pay the
cost of constructing certain sewermains and
watermains as local improvements." Read
a first, secnnd and third tinme and passed.
"BY-IAW No. 2495, 1960. A By-law to
authorize the issue of Debentures in the
aggregate principal amount of $28,945.67
to pay the cost of constructing certain
local improvements." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2497, 1960. A By-law to
appoint Assessors for the Township of
Stamford." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
The follm~ing items on the Agenda wer____~e tabled:
1. Letter fro~,~ Martin, Calvert, Bates & Sheppard re:
restrictions on property described as 2374 Lundy's Lane
in particular reference to tourist camp operation. It
was ordered that tbis matter be referred to the Solicitor
for a study of the by-laws regulating the property referred
to and that a report in this connection be submitted to
Council at their scheduled meeting on April 30th.
2. Letter from the Sanitary Inspector of the Welland &
District Health Hntt re: garbage collection at apartment
building located at 2181 Dorchester Road, was referred to
the Engineer for consideration.
Items
Tabled
Meetings.
3. Letter from the T~.mship Clerk reporting on accounts
receivable from subdividers for construction carried out
in subdivisions during the year 1959. It was directed thai:
the matter be referred to our Solicitor and that she be asks
to write aoletter to the ~fners in arrears advising them that
legal action would be taken after one week if their accounts
are still unpaid.
4. The proposed specifications for cu~ and sidewalk con-
struction were tabled until information regarding public
liability insurance can be secured and reported on.
The Clerk reminded Council concerning the following meetings:
1. Hoering of the Municipal Councils of the City of Niagara
Falls, the Village of Chippawa, and the Township of Stamford,
will be held Friday, April 29th at 7 p.m. in the City Hall,
for the purpose of receiving the final report of the Merger
study prepared by Deacon, Arnett & Murray.
2. Meeting of Council to be held at the Niagara Falls &
Suburban Area Planning Board Office on Saturday, April 30th
at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of discussing a proposed con-
solidated restrictive area by-lmv for the urban properties
south of Lundy's Lane and West to the Hydro-Electric Power
Commission Canal.
No. 32
~diourn.
16. MacBain
Keighan
· "THAT we now adjourn to meet again on
Saturday, April 30th at 9:30 a.m. at the
Planning Board on Drummond Road at Murray
Street, and at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29th,
1960."
Carried.
Committee
bIeeting.
Council met in committee ~t the conclusion of the regular
meeting and Reeve Mitchelson reRorted that the Bus Trans-
portation Committee had met with blr. L. R. Cumming, Deputy
Minister of the Department of Municipal Affairs in respect t0
the transportation problem and the necessity of ~stab!ishing
-a Transit Conmission. He explained that Mr. Gumming advised
that the City of Niagara Falls and the To~-nship of StamfOrd
should proceed with haste to have a private bill prepared t0
establish a b~nicipal Transit System. The members. of Council
jagreed with the recommendation of the Deputy Hinister and the
Township Solicitor was requested to ~repare a private bill
"'in conjunction with the City Solicitor, to establish a Trans-
portation Commission for the City of Niagara Falls and the
Township of Stamford.' The private bill to be ready to submit
to the Legislature at their Fallsession.
There being no further business, the connnittee meeting -
adjourned,
Heeve
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 9: 50 P .M.
Clerk
B~port.
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippawa, and the To~nship of
Stamford was held at the City Hall on Friday, April 29th,
1960 at 7:35 p.m.
Representation from
F. J. Miller
C. Gregory
G. Martin
I. McCallum
A. J. McKinley
H. Morton
C. Swayze
J. White
W. S. Orr
D. C. Patton
S. Price
H. Dickson
the City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
Alderman
City Manager
City Clerk
City Engineer
City Treasurer.
Representation from the Town~
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
C. H. Eidt
Miss J. V. LaMarsh
A. C. Huggins
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Engineer
Solicitor
Clerk.
Representation from the Vill~
J. MacKenzie Reeve
H. Clarke Deputy-Reeve
J. Ires Councillor
J. Charlebois Councillor
R.T.N.Callan Clerk
D. E. Taylor Auditor.
Repr~sentatives from the Cons~
Mr. p. Alan Deacon of Deacon, Arnett & Murray,
Mr. D. D. Irwin of Fred Page Higgins & Company.
The meeting was chaired by Mayor F. J. Miller. The Mayor
opened the meeting and welcomed the representatives from the
other municipalities and Mr, Deacon and Mr. Irwin. He
explained the purpose of the meeting and then requested the
report from Alderman G. Martin, Chairman of the Merger Survey
Committee. Alderman Martin reviewed the history of the Com-
mittee from the time it was appointed in 1957 up to the
present time.. He stated that the Consultants had been engaged
to prepare a report to determine if a merger of the three
municipalities would be in the public interest. The report
had been prepared in t~7o sections, the first, or preliminary
report, having been submitted to Council in June, 1958, with
the second part to be submitted by the Consultants at this
meeting. He stated that the Committee; as such, ~cre not
maklr~ any recommendations and all statements appearing in
the Report were the responsibility of the Consultants.
then called on Mr. p. Alan Deacon to present the report }le
of
his Firm. Mr. Deacon proceeded to present the final report
dated March, 1960, and stated that the report had been com-
pleted in five sections. He then discussed Part 1. of the
Report
Cont'd_
Report
Received.
Council.
Thanks.
Meeti~-
May 6~h
A d] ou~z
April 29,1960.
April 29,1960.
Report headed "General Comments". At the conclusion of this
section, he requested Mr. D. D. Irwin to submit Part 2. of
the Report, being "Financial Considerations". Mr. Irwin then
submitted this part of the Report. At the conclusion of
each section, a question and answer period ensued. The follow-
ing sections of the Report were then given by Mr. Deacon:
Part 3 - "Conclusions and Recommendations". This part of the
Report was presented in the following sections:
1. Terms of Reference,
2. Greater Niagara Falls Area,
3. Local Planning Area,
4. Amalgamation Area.
5. Niagara Peninsula Area.
At the conclusion of the presentation, a further question and
answer period took place. At the conclusion of this period,
Mr. DeaCon stated that regardless of action that might be taken
in respect to the Regional Area, the amalgamation of the com-
ponent parts of the Greater Niagara Falls Area should be arranged
for in the near future.
Alderman Martin
Alderman Morton
"THAT the report of the Consultants be re-
ceived and tabled and referred back to the
respective Municipal Councils and that the
Merger Committee continue in an advisory
capacity and that a further Joint Meeting
be arranged after the individual Councils
have studied the Report."
C~rried.
The Secretary was instructed to invite the members of the
Willoughby Township Council to participate as observers at
the meeting scheduled for May 6th at 7 p.m. at the City Hall.
Alderman Martin expressed the thanks of the Committee to the
members of the Councils, the OfficiAls, Boards, Commissions, &
Public Bodies, along with the Consulting Firm, for their co-
operation in completing the comprehensive report.
The Committee advised that'a meeting had been arranged for ~
Friday, May 6th at 7 p.m. at the City Hall for the purpose of
explaining the Report to the members of the Boards of Educationt
the Separate School Boards, Public Utilities Comissions,
Planning Boards, and other Public Bodies. All members of
Council were invited to attend.
There being no further business, it was moved by Alderman
Martin and seconded by Alderman Gregory that the meeting
adjourn, and this resolution was carried.
Meetin~ Adjourned.
Hour
PgM.
No. 33
~urpose
Adjourn.
· to May 3rd.
Aprll 30, 1960.
A special Meeting of Council was held at the Office of the
Planning Board at 2383 Drummond Road, on Saturday, April
30th, 1960.
The meeting was called for the purpose of considering a draft
by-law prepared by the Planning Board to consolidate the old
restrictive by-laws of the Township on that portion of the
Township between the Queen Elizabeth Way and McLeod Road,
and being East of the Hydro Canal. Mr. Conroy Dowson, Director
of the Planning Board, was present and at the invitation of
Reeve Mitchelson, he explained the draft by-law which he had
prepared, in detail. During the discussion of the by-law,
the following decisions were made:
1. Section 8 - The definition of single family dwellings is
to be enlarged by permitting two boarders or roomers,.
2. Schedule B - Section 61 - To be amended by providing that
the first floor of a one storey dwelling shall have a minimum
of 800 square feet, rather than 900 square feet.
3. Section 6, subsection 6. - To be amended to define side
yards're: one Soot overhangs from by-law requirements.
4. Section 6, subsection 3. - This section to be enla;ged to
include schools for separate school supporters.
5. Section 7.- This section to be amended to provide clause
for existing properties.
6. Apartment Buildinas. - The definition and requirements for
apartments to be amended to provide that 50% of basements in
such buildings must be reserved for storage facilities for
the tenants of the apartments.
It was also decided that the By-law should contain some
reference to the height of buildings.
All provisions of.the by-law had not been completed at 1:30,
and the meetix~was adjourned on the understanding that the
balance of the proposed by-law would be studied on Tuesday
at 3:30 p.m. at the Planning Board Offices.
The meeting then adjourned.
Meeting Ad3ourned.
Hour
Reeve '
No. 34
PeMe
' ' '% 'Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, May 2nd,
1960 at 7:30
Allan
' Kaighan
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R..F. KatEban. . .Deputy?Re~ve
J. No AlIan Councillor
A. A,. MacBain -., Councillor
e
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held April
23rd and 25th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Licenses
Sightseeing
License
Building
Report.
J. Leckie. ..
2.- Keighan
Allan
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Wm. Leach & Donald Tannahill, 2787 Dor-
chester Rd. (Service Station),
John Bedard, 2579 Thorold Stone Rd.(Service
Station) ,
Ken White, 1877 Morrison St. (Public Garage
- Type "A"),
Allen Truck Equipment Ltd., 388 Portage Rd.
S.- (Public Garage - Type "A")
R. D. Rand, 4236 Beaverdams Rd. (Public
Garage - Type "A"),
A. Sapieha, 2410 Drummond Rd. (Public Garage
- Type "A") ,
Nicholas Poohack, 1181 Drummond Rd. (Public
Garage - Type "A"),
R.D.Rand, 4236 Benverdams Rd. (Public Garage
- Type "B"),
A. Kerlow, 4214 Lundy's Lane (Public Garage
- Type "B"),
Don 3. Arnott, 2095 Dunn St. (Public Garage
- Type "B") ,
C.E.Merritt, 3263 Montrose Rd. (Public
Garage - Type "B"),
Cupolo's Body Shop, 1570 Stanley Ave. (Public
Garage - Type "B"),
A. Sapieha, 2410 Drummond Rd. (Public Garage
o Type "B")
Nicholas Poohack, 1181 Drummond Rd. (Public
Garage - Type "B") ,
Kenneth Niven, 4006 Thorold Stone Rd. (Public
Garage - Type "B")."
3. Allan
Keighan
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Sightseeing Owner's
License from Vincent J. Rocco, 1316 Ferry St.
be approved and license granted."
: - Carried. :,
4. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
InSpector for Building Permits issued during
the month of April in the amount of $467,175.0(
Carried.
Mr. J. Leckie of 231 Allanburg Road, Thorold'South, addressed th
Council in respect to an application he had made for a building
permit to erect a residence on the V.L.A. S~division registered
as Plan No. 223. He mentioned that some difficulty existed in
respect to front and side yard requirements. It was explained
that Council had passed a by-law .to reduce the front yard req~ir
ments from 50' to 35' in the case of lots ironring on Kalar Road
and 25 feet in respect toall other lots within the Plan. This
By-law ~as been referred to the Ontario Municipal Board with a
request for 'a Hearing, but to date an appointment has not been
scheduled. The Clerk advised that the side yard requirement for
Plan 223 was 20 feet, in view of the fact that the area is lo-
cated in an Agriculture (1) zone. He advised that the Veterans
J. Leckie
Cont'd
3138
Drummond Rd.
R. Hunt
/Park a;ea)
,.Dr.Petrullo.
Advertising
Guide.
Land Act authorities had written a letter included as
Item No. 8 on the Council Agenda requesting that the side
yard requirement be reduced to 6 feet and that Mr. Hugh
Lamb, Supervisor for the Veterans Land Act would visit the
Township on Tuesday and discuss the matter with the Building
Inspector and the Clerk and after the discussion takes place
with the two officials, Council decided that Mr. Lamb should
be invited to zhe Council Meeting which will take place at
2:30 p.m. at the Planning Board Chambers.
Mr. Robert Hunt of 1847 Vine Street addressed the Council
and stressed.that a park was badly required in his area
between No. 8 Highway and Stanley Avenue. He asked if the
Provincial Act passed at the last Session of the Legislature
would entitle the Township to a 50% grant in connection with
the establishment of new parks. Councillor MacBain, Chairman
of the Parks Committee, advised that he had studied the
particular Act which was passed and in his opinion the grant
would not apply for parks established for a local municipality.
He indicated that the grants would be eligible for district
parks established under a Conservation Authority or similar
organizations. He also advised Mr. Hunt that he is studying
the possibility of providing a park in that area and that he
hopes to make a definite recommendation to Council in this
connection some time during the year.
Dr. Charles Petrullo of 1703 Lombard Street addressed the
Council in respect to an increase of assessment and taxes
on certain lands he has lying bet~ween Montrose Road and the
Queen Elizabeth Way between Graham Street and Lundy's Lane,
He mentioned that the assessment had been increased from,
$1175. to $3075. resulting in an increase of taxes from
$60.75 in 1959 to an amount of $217.00 in 1960. He stated
he hadnot received an assessment notice and felt that some
mistake had been made in increasing the assessment so
greatly. He was a~ised that Council had no power to adjust
the assessment or taxes and it was recommended that he make
application to the Township Court of Revision which would
consider the application he might make.
Mr. Guenter Stuebner addressed the Council in respect to a
tourist advertising guide proposal he would like to have
installed at certain tourist camps, restaurants and other
business places throughout the Township. He produced
sketches of the proposed directory which would be erected in
the front of the buslungs places which co-operated in the
venture. After'discussion of the matters it was felt that
· the proposal should be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce
Tourist Committee for consideration. This Committee is to
invite Mr. Stuebner to the meeting a~ the time his proposal
is scheduled to be discussed.
Mrs. Rose Laronde, operator of the Clans Restaurant at 3138
Drummond Road addressed the Council in respect to the com-
plaints received by Council from residents of that area a
week ago concerning the behaviour of teenage children in that
district. She indicated that the reports submitted to
Council were exaggerated and that as a rule, the '~eenage
children were well behaved, when they visited her business
establishment. The Reeve advised Mrs.Laronde that the com-
plaints had been referred to the Police Department for in-
vestigation and remedial action and that Mrs. Laronde would
be at liberty to submit any additional information to the
Police that might be helpful.
Tempor y
Employees
Repairs
Repeal
Resolution
Grant on
Oak Hall
Property.
Purchasing
Agents
Meeting.
Health
Dept.Reports
Take
Action,
MacBain
Keighan
Keighan
Allan
MacBain
Allan
Keighan
MacBain
MacBait
Keighan
Allan
Keighau
Allan
"THAT our Engineer be authorized to proceed
with the hiring of temporary employees for
the parks, cemeteries and road departments,
on the basis of need as in the past, and that
our Engineer be authorized to employ Mr. H.
Willick, a former Township employee who
receives only a small pension."
Carried.
John Park 12.
Letter of
A.G.Bridge.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to proceed
-with about $5,500.00 worth of sidewalk
repairs which are necessary at this time,
providing the contract price will be the
same as last year, and since time as
indicated by the Engineer, is an important
consideration."
Carried.
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the resolution passed by this Council
on March 21st, 1960, and set forth in our
Clerk's letter of April 29th, 1960, be
and the same is hereby repealed."
Carried.
"THAT Council acknowledge'receipt of a total
grant in lieu of taxes of $7,300.00 for the
year 1960, from the Niagara Parks Commission
re: the Oak Hall property & buildings
purchased,by the Parks Commission; and that
we thank the Commission for this considera-
tion; and that Council express the hope
that this same type of consideration be
given for future years; and point out that
while the grant for this year is.for
$7,300.00 it is still short of actual taxes
by $174.18." ~
Carried.
"THAT we accept, with regret, the resig-
nation of John Park from the Stamford
Public Library Board. The effective date
of the resignation to be as of August
31st, 1960."
Carried.
"THAT the Manager of Stores be authorized
to attend the Purchasing Agents Meeting
Windsor on May 13th, 1960."
A letter of resignation from the Municipal Council of the
Township of Stamford submitted by Councillor A. G. Bridge
and dated May 2nd, was read by the Clerk. Councillor Bridge
gave several reasons for his resignation and concluded his
letter by stating that his physical condition would not
permit him to continue as a member of Council. Members of
Council expressed regret that Councillor Bridge was unable
to continue on Council, and the following resolution was
passed: ,
Carried.
"THAT the co~munication from Mrs. Murphy be
referred to the Health Dept. for a report,
and also the similar condition in the Delta
Subdivision°"
Carried.
,t
"THAT our Solicitor be instructed to take
the necessary legal proceedings on accounts
receivable from subdividers for construction
carried out in 1959 and presently in arrears.
Carried.
Accept 13. MacBain
Resignation f Allan
Climenhage ~4: MacBain
Draft Plan K_eighan
Climenhage 15. MacBain
Draft Plan Keighan .
Carlesso 16. MacBain
-Draft Plan Keighan
"THAT we accept the resignation of Councillor
A. G. Bridge, with regret, as of May 2nd,
1960, and that the Clerk extend the thanks
of the Council and citizens of Stamford Twp.
at large to Mr. Bridge for the many years
of service he gave to the Municipality as
a member of Council and Reeve, and wish him
a long and enjoyable retirement."
Carried.
"THAT we approve in principle the draft
subdivider's agreement prepared for a
proposed plan of subdivision ~med by
J. A. Climenhage Development Limited,
comprised of 10 lots fronting on Dorchester
Rd. and being located in part of Block
"D", Plan 876, and part of Twp. Lot 96,
subject to the approval of the Department
of Municipal Affairs being obtained in
respect to the cash pa)~ent suggested for
the 5% for Public Purposes."
Carried.
"THAT we approve in principle the draft
subdivision agreement prepared for a pro-
posed plan of subdivision owned by J. A.
Climenhage Development Limited, comprised
of 18 lots fronting on Allanthus Ave. and
beinglocated in Township Lots 160 and 173
and part of Block 39, according to the plan
of the Falls Company Lands, subject to the
approval of the Department of Municipal
Affairs being obtained in respect to the
cash payment suggested for the 5% for
Public Purposes."
Carried.
"THAT we approve in principle the draft
subdivider's agreement prepared for a pro-
posed plan of subdivision owned by Albert
Cariesso, comprised of 11 lots frontin~ on
~/~arlesso
~ Cont'd
By-law No.
2498.
Items
Tabled.
Garbage &
NPC
VLA - Reg.
Plan 223
Agreement -
Keg.Plan
166.
Dog Licenses
Destroy
Old Records
2181
Dorchester Rd.
J~m=
16.
Gore, St. George and McMicking Streets,
and being located in Lots 59, 60, 61 and
62, according to Registered Plan 1791,
subject to the approval of the Department
of Municipal Affairs being obtained in
respect to the cash payment suggested for
the 5% condition for Public Purposes."
Carried.
17. Keighan
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2498, 1960. A By-law to pro-.
vide for the borrowing of money pending
sale of debentures." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated:
1. Letter from the Township Engineer relative to the Niagara
Parks Commission using the facilities of our garbage disposal
area. The Engineer was directed to discuss the use of our
disposal area with the officers of the Niagara Parks Commission
and report to Council at a future meeting.
2. Letter from the Soldier Settlement & Veterans Land Act
Authorities re: Reg. Plan 223 dealing with side yards. This
matter will be discussed at a meeting between the V.L.A.
Authorities, the Building Inspector, and the Clerk on Tuesday,
May 3rd at 1:30. The results of the discussion to be reported
to Council at a meeting scheduled for 3:30 p~m. at the Planning
Board.
3. Letter from the River Realty Development Ltd. requesting
that the subdivider's agreement pertaining to Reg. Plan 166
be changed to provide that the sewer and water is to be
installed by the owners under cash payment before work is
started. Reads are to be installed at the expense of the
Township and sidewalks are to be installed at a later date
under the Local Improvement Act. The matter was referred to
the Solicitor with the request that a draft agreement be pre-
pared which should be submitted to the Subdivision Committe~
and ultimately reported on to Council.
4. A letter from the Township Treasurer relative to the sale
of dog licenses under the revised dog by-law passed recently
by Council. Council directed that the Solicitor prepare an
amending by-law to provide that thecertificates referred to
would not be effective until January, 1961. The Clerk was
requested to advise the Humane Society accordingly.
5. A letter from the Stamford DistriCt Board of Education
requesting that the Township pass a by-law authorizing the
destruction of old records. This matter was referred to the
Auditor, Solicitor and the Glerk for a report.
6. A report from the Sanitary Inspector of the Welland &
District Health Unit re: the complaint regarding garbage
handlin~ at the premises at 2181 Dorchester Road. The
Engineer reported that there were about 185 apartments in the
Township and he estimated that each apartment would have about
three units containing garbage. On this estimate it would
take his Department from one-half to three-quarters of a day
2181
Dorchester
Cont'd
1715
Glenholme
Adams &
Argyle Ayes.
Liability
Insurance
Adjourn.
May 2nd,
No. 35
~e~ent
Mr. Qorfield
to provide an extra pickup every week. He suggested that
apartment owners should provide enclosed areas for garbage
storage. Council requested that the Engineer give this
matter further consideration and submit a report thereon at
a future meeting.
7. Letter from the Engineer relative to litter at property
located at 1715 Glenholme Avenue. From a photograph produced
by the Engineer it was noted that an improvement had been made
in respect to the appearance of the property but it will be
investigated during the course of the road inspection to be
held later in the month.
8. Letter from the ~qp. Clerk to Council dated May 2nd re:
stopping up Adams & Argyle Avenues, Reg. Plan 79. This
report was accepted as satisfactory by Council. .The Solicitor
will be requested to prepare an appropriate~by-law 'to establish
the price and authorize the offering of half the street allow-
ances to the adjacent owners.
The Solicitor discussed liability insurance in respect to
contracts between the Township and contractors for local
improvement road construction. It was decided that $100,000.
· insurance would be satisfactory for average size jobs. If the
work was of major proportions, Council should ask for increased
coverage.
18. MacBain "
Keighan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
Tuesday, May 3rd at 3:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adj ourned
Hour P.M.
A Special Meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday, May 3rd,
1960 at 3:30 p.m. at the Offices of the Niagara Falls &
Suburban Area Planning Board.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
S. Cotfield Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
I~ediately prior to the commenc~nent of this meeting, Mr.
8tmeon Corfteld was sworn in as a Councillor by Clerk, A. C.
Huggins to replace the vacancy resulting from the resignation
of A. G. Bridge.
The meeting was called to continue the study of draft by-law
prepared by the Planning Board to console. date numerous old
restrictive by-laws of the Township in that portion of the
Municipality betwcen the Queen Elizabeth Way and McLeod Road, ,r~.J,t}~.~ tj ~;i~: [' ~::- .' '~-
the Hydro Canal on the West and the City of Niagara Falls on
the East. Mr. Conroy Dowson, Director of the Planning Board,
was present, and carefully explained the interpretative clauses ,, · . i~i. ._ . . .~.. _
and the uses set out in the by-law. During the discussion, ~";r ""'.: ]~I,~ :'.[ ... '. .
== ,~ ' purpose the question of fence heights was raised. It was felt tha~ Hearings are held, the by-law can be approved by Council if found ""' ,~ !] ~ <r' ]~. ]~ =
~' ;z~i~ height and type of fences throughout the Township- The form
~.:. ih of this by-law will be considered by Council at a later date. ' at 5:40 p.m. ~ ~57.~ ~. !~ .:.
Complete
The Hour of 6 p.m. having arrived, it was decided to adjourn
May 4,1960.
Meeting Adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned.
Study to meet on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Planning Board Offices
to complete the study of the By-lawo
~ The Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
.,_/ . t Reeve
.our 6:0a P.M.
Clerk
No. 36
Present
Purpose
Suggestions
A Special Meeting of Council was held on Wednesday, May .4th,
1960 at the planning Board Offices at 2383 Dm,~nond Road,
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor,
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
The meeting was called for the purpose of continuing the study
of the draft restrictive by-law prepared by the Planning Board
covering the property lyingtbetween McLeod Road on the South,
the Queen Elizabeth Way on the North, the Hydro Canal and the
V.L.A. Subdivision on the West, and'the City of Niagara Falls
on the East.
At this meeting, the following changes in the use of land were
pointed out by Mr. Dowson, Director~ of the Planning Board who'
was present: ~
1. Reduction of the Commercial Zone l~cated.at the intersection
of Dunn Street and Drummond Road.
2. Change in status of the lands along Lundy's Lane.
Public
~eetinRs.
No. 37
gresent
Minute~
Niagara
Township
Water Test
Sink
Test Well
F in an c e
Road_.as
Council did not express any particular objections with the
change suggested in Item 1. above, but were strongly of the
opinion that no change in zoning classification should be made
in respect to the property on Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road
and Dorchester Road. The only suggested change for this area was
to the effect that the zoned area should be adjusted to take in
all rear yard lots ironring on Lundy's Lane. In addition to thi~
section of Lundy's Lane it was agreed that the change in classifi
cation should be made to cover the tourist establishment use of
land from the Hydro Ganal to Brookfield Avenue.
A great deal of discussion took place in respect to other pro-
visions of the By-law. It was finally agreed that Council would
request the Planning Board to hold public meetings in connectio~
with the proposed by-law. The meetings would be for the purpose
of hearinS any objections to the proposal. After the hearinSs
Hour: 5:40 P .M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, M~X 9th,
1960 at the Township Hall commencin~ at 4:30~p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Cotfield.
" Allan
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
April 29th, 30th and May 2nd, 3rd, and
4th,,1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
A delegation from the Township of Niagara comprised of Reeve ':
Harry Dawson, Mr. Clayton Dean, Chairman of the Water Committee,"
and R. B. Erwin, Township Engineer, addressed the Council and
requested permission to test drill for water in part of the
lands purchased to widen the Niagara-Stamford Town Line Road
adjacent to Highway No. 8. In speaking on this matter the
Township representatives indicated that the tests would be
carried out on the Township side of the boundary road just
East of No. 8 Highway. After discussion, the following resolu-
tion was submitted and voted~on:
2. MacBain
Allan
"THAT Niagara Township be authorized to sink
a test well at the south-east corner of
Number Eight Highway and To~m Line Road.
The exact position to be fixed in consul-
tation with our Engineer."
Carried.
3. Allan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adJounl to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
4. Keighan
Cotfield
"TFAT the stat~ent of Roads Accounts dated
May 6th, 1960 as presented, be accepted and
:he accounts bopaid amountin~ to $13,260.67."
Carried.
Relie_____jf
Genera~
Finance
Licenses
5. Keighan
Allan
6. · Keighan
Allan
7. Cotfield
Allan
8. Keighan
Allan
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
May 6th, 1960 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to $665.94."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated May 6th, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
ing to $173,365.13."
Carried.
Conttd
Dept. of
Highways
Designs
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume.the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Douglas Taylor, 248 Portage Rd.N. (Barbershop)
Leona Roy, 2247 Lundy's Lane (Hairdressing)
p. Yerich, 1410 Buchanan Ave.(Restaurant)
George Lavallee,1544 McLeod Rd.(Restaurant)
Michael Ricci, 2546 Buchanan Ave.(Restaurant)
Niagara Parks Commission, Golf Course Lunch
Room (Restaurant),
Niagara Parks Commission,Niagara Glen Restaur'
ant (Restaurant),
Niagara Parks Commission, Table Rock House,
(RefreShment Stand),
Frank Palko, 2053 Thorold Road (Service
Station),
A.Limmert & I.Hamilton, Queen E..Highway -
(Service Station),
Wesley B. Styles, 435 Portage Rd.S.(Public
Garage - Type "A"),
A. Jacobi & Son, 2225 Lundy's Lane (Public
Garage - Type "A"),
G. & Wm. Nagy, 3600 Lundy's Lane (Public
Garage - Type "A"),
Carmen & Wm. Nagy, 3600 Lundy's Lane. (Public
Garage - Type "B"),
A. Jacobi & Son, 2225 Lundy's Lane (Public
Garage - Type "B"),
George Green, McLeod at Drummond Rd.(Public
Garage - Type "B"),
A. Metlet & R. Biggar, 2717 Drummond Rd.
(Public Garage - Type "B"),
Harold Edgar, 34 Portage Rd.8. (Public Garage
Type "B"),
George Ansell, 1856 Highland Ave. (Public
Garage - Type "B") ,
Herbert Brown, 2532 Bellerue St.(Public
Garage - typ~ "B:);
Alfred E. Fisher, 1788 Glenholme Ave.-(Public
Garage - Type "B"),
Joseph DomJan, 3209 Drummond Rd. (Public
Garage - Type "B"),'
Kenneth Fox & Ha~leyVaughan,'1983 Franklin
Ave. -(Public Garage - Type "B")
(Res, 8 continued..... ....
Meeting
May 18th.
Police Ad
Convention
Point
Edward.
By-law
2499.
By-law
500.
By-law
2501_.___z.. ·
Lucerne Hotels Ltd., 2267 Lundy's Lane
(Tourist Camp)."
Carried.
A letter from the Department of Highways advised that as a
result of the Hearing held by the Ontario Municipal Board it
had been determined that our Council and the residents in the
area of Montrose Road and Mountain Road at the Queen Elizabeth
Way were opposed to the location of the grade separation at
MOntrose Road and the proposed closing of roads intersecting
the Queen Elizabeth Way. As a result of the Hearing, the
Department has prepared various alternative designs and are
prepared to propose a new design which they believe will be
satisfactory to those concerned. The letter indicated that
the Department representatives would like to discuss the new
design with membersof.Council, the Township ~nd County Engineers,
sometime after May 17th, before the matter is referred to the
Municipal Board. The following resolution was passed in this
connection:
9. Corfield
Keighan
10. Allan
MacBain
1! · MacBain
Allan
12. Allan
Corfleld
"THAT the Clerk notify W. R. Kinnear, Planning
LiaisonEngineer of the Dept. of Highways
that Stamford Council can meet with him on
Wednesday, the 18th of May in Township Hall
at 3:30 p.m."
Carried.
"THAT the request from the Public Relations
representative, Wm. A. Gillies, be received,
and we agree to the request."
Carried.
Corfield
Allan
"THAT Council authorize Councillor Corfield
to attend the Convention of Ontario Assoc-
iation of Urban Rural Municipalities at
Point Edward on May 13th and 14th."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2499, 1960. A By-law to amend
By-law No. 2492, 1960." ,Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
14. MacBain
Allan ·
"BY-LAW No. 2500, 1960. A By-law to fix a
price for the sale of Adams Avenue and
Argyle Avenue, as sho~rn on Registered Plan
79 and to fix a period for the sale.thereof
to abutting owners." Read a first~ second
and third time and passed.
"BYeLAW No. 2501, 1960. A By-law to amend
By-law 2490 (1960)." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
By-law
2502.
Street
Lights
Unemployed
Items
Tabled
Reg. Plan
166.
George
Seibel.
Flooded
Areas.
15. Keighan
Corfield'
16. Allan
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2502, 1960." A By-law to amend
By-law No. 2350 (1959) as amended, being a
by-law to regulate the use of lands; and
the use, location, spacing, height, and area
of buildings and structures within the
Township of Stamford." Read a first,second
and third time and passed.
"THAT the P.U.C. be asked to install and
change street lights at the following
locations:
1 - 100 Watt at 2894 Garner Road,
Fluorescent Lights on Portage Rd. between
North and Kitchener Streets,
1 - Mercury Light on the corner of Thorold
Rd. & Montrose Road,
1 - 300 Watt on Lorne Street,
Fluorescent Lights on Maitland~"
N.P.C. &
Disposal
Area &
1715 Glen-
holme Ave.
Adjourn.
Firemen
Carried.
17. Keighan
Cotfield
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to write to
Labour Minister Start stating that Stamford
Council is fully aware of the increase in
the number of unemployed in the area, and
that Council hopes that the Federal Govt.is
prepared to do something more to financially
assist the unemployed rather than have the
cost to provide assistance fall to the
Municipality which is already overburdened
financially, and that a suggestion submitted
by the Rtecording Secretary of Local 536 UE,
Mr. Jack Parker, that the Federal Govt.give
consideration to the possibility of extend-
ing the period for receiving Unemployment
insurance Benefits be eonsidere~ on a
limited basis."
.Carried.
The following items on the ABenda were tabled:
Item 6. Estimated cost to install sewer and watermains through-
out the portion of Reg. Plan 166 not developed° In view of the
fact that the sewermain is required to be constructed past the
frontage of Lot 48 on Sheldon Street which has a residence
thereon and sewer service is being secured By means of a sewer
rental agreement, it was agreed that the Engineer should con-
sult with the o~ner of LOt 48 and bring in a subsequent report
concerning the manner in which this lot should be considered
in the costing of the sewermain.
Item 12. Letter from Mr. George Seibel relative to his premises
located on' Royal Manor Drive. It was determined that action
could not be taken on this letter until a further report was
received from the Building Inspector.
Item 16. 'A l'etter from the Welland & District Health Unit
relative to flooding conditions at the rear of 2835 Wills Stree~
and in the Delta Subdivision. This matter will be referred to
th~ next meeting of Council.
May 9,1960.
No. 38
Present
~.urpose
Truck
Chassis &
Cab.
Dump Box,
Sander,etc.
Item 17. A letter to the Township Engineer re: Niagara
Parks Commission using the Township disposal area for
garbage'and refuse and the matter of the condition of the
yard at 1715 Glenholme Avenue. Both matters will be referred
to the next regular meeting of Council.
18.. Allan
Corfield
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday,
May 14th at 9:30 p.m. unless sooner called'
by the Reeve."
Carried.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Deputy-Reeve Keighan
stated that 32 applications for the position of three per-
manent firemen had been received by the Township 'and asked
if Council would like the Fire Committee to,examine' the appli-
cations and make a recommendation. Council agreed to the
suggestion and the Deputy-Reeve stated that recommendations
would be submitted at the next meeting.
Meeting Adj ourned
· Hour: 6:25 P.M.
A Special Meeting of Council was held Saturday, May l~th,
1960 at 9:30 a.m.
4
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
S. Corfield Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
The meeting was called for the purpose of considering tenders
received on May 9th for certain equipment. The tenders
received were listed on booklets for the information of Council
and after careful study of all ~enders received, the following
resolutions were passed:
1.. MacBain
Gotfield
"THAT the tender of Galloway & Griffiths
for a 1960 model truck chassis and cab
be accepted subject to the approval of
'.~he Department of Highways at a price of
$5300.00, being the lowest tender."
Carried.
2. Cotfield
Allan
"THAT the tender of Eastern Steel Products
for a reversible dump box, sander and
hydraulic snow plough barn_~ese be accepted
subJ act to the approval of the Department
of Highways at a price of $3,783.05, being
the lowest tender."
Carried,
.'7
MaeBain
Cotfield
Trac tot.
4. Keighan
Allan
Tractor.
Side Mowing
Machine
Garbage
Chassis
Pickup
.T.ruck.
Panel Truck
5. Cotfield
Allan
6. MacBain
Keighan
7. MacBain
Cotfield
8. Allan
Keighan
9. MacBain
Keighan
10. MacBain
Gotfield
"THAT the tender of Victoria Motors for
a 1960 3/4 Ton Pick-up Truck be accepted
subject to the approval of the Depart-
ment of Highways for a price of $2,155.00."
Carried°
"THAT the tender of Gordon Dickson Equip-
ment for a 1960 Industrial Tractor be
accepted subject to the approval of the
Department of Highways at the tendered
price of $13,650.00."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Love & McDougall for a
1960 Model Industrial Tractor and side
mower he accepted subject to the approval
of the Department of Highways at a price
of $2,850.00."
Carried.
Station
Wagon
11. Cotfield
Keighan
Rotary
Mower.
12. Keighan
MacBain
Rotary
Mowers.
13. Corfield
b~cBain
Radio
Labs .
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the tender of Stamford Garage for a
one side mowing machine to be ~ounted on
existing tractor no. 26 be accepted subject
to the approval of the Department of High-
ways at the tender p~ice of $635.75."
Carried.
Transit
15. MacBain
Keighan
J'THAT the tender of Victoria Motors for a
1960 model chassis for garbage packer be
accepted at a price of $5,124.00."
Carried° ·
"THAT the tender of Fruehauf Trailer Com-
pany for a 1960 garbage packer be accepted
at a priqe of $5,255.00."
Carried.
Adjoum!.
Inspection
Tour
"THAT the tender of Lincoln Motors Limited
for a 1960 3/4 ton pick-up truck be
accepted at the tendered price of
$2,188.00."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Victoria Motors for
a 1960 model panel truck be accepted at
o 0"
a prlcc of ~9 3 8 0
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Galloway & Griffiths
for a 1960 Model Station Wagon at a
price of $2,920.00 be accepted."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Duke Lawn Equipment.
for one 70" rotary mower be accepted
at the price of $525.00."
Carried.
[)
"THAT the tender of Duke Lax~n' ~quipment
for two 24" heavy duty, rotary mowers
'be accepted at a.price of $798°00 being
the lowest tender."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Radio Labs for one
25 watt base station, two remote control
units and two 25 watt mobile units be
accepted subject to the approval of the
Department of Highways at a price of
$2,794.50."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Martlin & Lawrie for
one new model 5~" Engineers transit
with extension tripod suitable for
Municipal Engineering Surveys be
accepted at a price of $322.65."
Carried.
16. MacBain
Allan
"THAT we now adjourn to meet again May
16th at 7:30 p .m."
Carried.
After adjournment, Council proceeded on an inspection of
Township roads, public buildings and other inspections
throughout the Township. During their inspections, among
others, the following were examined:
1. Inspection of recently constructed sewage settling tank
at Stanley Ave. and Cree~ Rd.
2. Inspection of proposed extension of Carlton Ave. from
Cotwin Crescent to Dunn St.
3. inspection of property at 1715 Glenholme Ave.
4. Inspection of roof on .Tpwnship Arena.
5. Inspection of Namac Subdivision, Reg. Plan 210,
road construction within the subdivision.
showing the
Inspection
Cont'd
May 14,1960.
No. 39
Present
Deputy-Reeve
Actinn Reeve
6. Inspection of proposed construction on Gore Street and
St.George Street.
7. Proposed construction on the Niagara-Stamford Town Line
Road, from Stanley Ave. to Melrose Drive.
8. Inspection of proposed extension of Garner Rd. across
C.N.R. tracks near Warner Road.
9. Inspection of proposed culvert construction on Garner
Road near Mountain Road.
10. Example of ditch blockage due to lack of culverts on
McLeod Road between Beechwood Road and Garner Road.
Montrose Road.
/
11. Inspection of two culverts, one to be extended and one
to be re-constructed on McLeod Rd. between Kalar Rd. and
,
Reeve
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, May 16th,
at ?;30 p.m.
Clerk
1960
E. E. Mitchelson
Ro F. Keighan
'J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The Reeve was late in arriving at the meeting and the following
resolution was passed to appoint the Deputy-Reeve to act in the
Reeve~s absence: ~
1. MacBain
Allan
"THAT Deputy-Reeve Keighan be acting Reeve
until the arrival of the Reeve.
Carried. :,
Licenses Cont'd
Sightseein~ 4.
Geo.Basile
M.inutes
2. Allan
Cot field
"THAT the minutes of-the meeting held May 9th,
1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
~eev,e,
Licenses
Reeve Mitchelson arrived at the.meeting and assumed the Reeve's
chair.
3. Cotfield
Allan
"THAT the applica~ions for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
George Baslle,2385 Drummond Rd.(Barbershop)
W.Hamilton, Thorold Stone Rd.(Restaurant)
Jerry Dmyterko,2033 Thorold Rd.(Public Garage'
Type "N')
Norman Fairlie, Z161 Thorold Rd.(Pubiic Garage"
Type "N')
Carl Minor, 1877 Morrison St.(Public Garage-
Type "B")
Jerry Dmyterko,2033 Thorold Rd..(Public Garage'
Type "B")
Doris Goldfinch, 4870 Lundy's Lane
Petition to
Ee-zone
Plan 215
MacBain
Keighan
Norman Fairlie, 2161 Thorold Rd.(Public Garage-.
Type "B")
Mr.& Mrs.A.Wai~e,1450 Kitchener St.(Tourist
Camp)
Irene Toth,3797 Lundy's Lane(Tourist Camp)
Mike Poczos Jr.,2247 McLeod Rd.(Tourist Camp)
Kaspar Schankula,2471 Stanley Ave.(Tourist
Camp)
P. Yerich, 1410 Buchanan Ave.(Tourist Camp)'
Michael Ricci,2546 Buchanan Ave.(Tourist Camp)'
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Sightseeing
Driver's License from Laureat BloDin, 1379
Stamford St. be approvedland license granted."
Carried.
The Council received a petition from certain residents in the
vicinity of 2370 Drummond Road which stated that they consented
to that property being re-zoned from Residential to Commercial
to enable Antonio Basile to carry on the operation of a barber
shop. Mr. Wm. Booth, Solicitor for Mr. Basile, was present
at the meeting and stated that he appreciated that a similar
application had been submitted to the Council and the Niagara
Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board previously. He stated
that he was making an application to effect the re-zoning on
a slightly different basis which would include the following
items:
1. The applicant will provide off street parking facilities on
the North side of his property flanking on Murray Street. The
Solicitor estimated that a proper driveway to the parking area
would be constructed.
2. The applicant is prepared to change the appearance of the
building from a residential appea;ance to a commercial
appearance. This to be achievedby revising the existing
building°
3. If considered desirable, the applicant would include the
entire block fronting Drummond Road between Murray Street and
Dixon Street in his application. In submitting his remarks, =
Mr. Booth informed Council that in his opinion Drummond Road
would eventually become a commercial street and at the present
time, certain commercial properties exist in the immediate ;"
vicinity of the property he is applying to have re-zoned. I;'
5. Keighan
Cotfield
"THAT the petition by residents in the vicinity
of Murray Street and Drummond Road to re-zone
the property known as 2370 Drummond Road,
from R(2) to Commercial (1) be forwarded to
the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning
Board for consideration.
Carried.
Mr. C. H. Mahoney of the Legal Firm of Sullivan, Mahoney,
Gordon, Chapman & Beard of St.Catharines read a letter to
Council in respect to the Township's claim for $852.79 for
sidewalks constructed within Registered Plan 215. The letter
alleged that the Township owed the Climenhage Company
( ...... Cont'd)
~~/plan 215
Transient
photoRraphers
Tar '
Certificates
'Lapproximately $4500.00 in respect to plan 215 and earlier plans
'of subdivision. The letter requested a full and complete
statement of the monies paid to the Township on account of the
Climenhage subdivisions and the monies used for the purpose of
the various works required to be paid for under the subdivider's
agreement. It was ordered that the letter be tabled and the
matter studied and a report brought in to Council at their next
meeting.
Baseball
~ehedule
Approve
~chedule
6. Keighan
Allan
"THAT the Solicitor be authorized to prepare
a draft copy of a by-law to license non-
.resident transient photographers."
Carried.
· 7. MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT our Treasurer be instructed to charge
$1.00 for each tax certificate issued and
the monies collected be credited to the
general revenue of the municipality as in
the past."
Carried.
A memorandum tom the Clerk advised that an amendment had been
made to the Municipal Act whereby the provision to license
trailers had been amended by increasing the maximum license fee
to $20.00 per month in respect to each trailer. Council re-
quested that the Clerk prepare a report on the revenue received
from trailer licenses in the year 1959, showing therein the
manner in which the fees were distributed.
Tothfaluse
Judgment
Solicitor's
Account.
By-law No.
2504.
Fireman
A report from the Stamford Fire Committee of which Deputy-Reeve
Keighan is the Chairman, ~ms read which advised that 32 appli-
cations had been received ~for the position of three permanent
fireman. The Committee advised that after careful review and
scrutiny, it would recommend appSin~ment of the following appli-
cants ,*as 4th class permanent fireman at a salary rate of
$3805.38 per annum:
James Konkle ...... Lundy's Lane Fire Department,' .,
Harvey Lewis ...... Falls View Fire Department, ~
Gilbert Neufeld ..... Stamford Centre Fire Department.
The report further recommended that the duties of the fireman
commence as soon as possible. In submitting the recommendations
it was pointed out that all three applicants have considerable
fire department experience and each has been a member of Stam-
ford Fire Departments .for a number of years.
By-law No.
2503.
Items
Tabled.
Approve
Recommend.
8. Keighan
Cotfield
"THAT the recommendation of the Fire Com-
mittee re: appo~ltment of 3 new permanent
fireman as set down in their letter of
May 10th, 1960, be approved."
W .L .Houck
Park
9 · MacBain
Keighan
Carried.
"THAT our Solicitor be instructed to prepare
~a By-law naming the new proposed park at
Valley Way and Arthur Street the W. L.
Houck Park in memory of the late Mr. Houck
who served this area for more than twenty-
five years as Mayor'of the City of Niagara
Falls, a member of the Provincial House,
and Cabinet, and a member of the Parliament
of Canada." Carried.
Councillor A. A. biacBain, Chairman of the Park Committee,
submitted a report dated May 16th concerning the proposed
schedule of use by various baseball teams of the Municipal
Park facilities for the 1960 season.
10. MacBain
Allan
"THAT Council approve the Chairman of
Parks recommendations dated May 16th and the
attached schedule with regard to the use of
our parks for 1960."
Carried.
The Township Solicitor presented a report dated May 13th
advising that Judgment against the Tothfaluse BrOs. for
sidewalk services within Registered Plan 157 had ~een paid
in full in the amount of $8,121.91 the amoWat of 't~e Judgment,
plus $167.05 the interest and tax costs.
11. MacBain
Allan
"THAT our Treasurer be instructed to pay
our Solicitor's account for Solicitor and
client's costs and disbursements arising
from a Supreme Court action by this Cor-
poration against Joseph Tothfaluse et al."
Carried.
12. Allan
Cotfield
"BY-lAW No. 2504, 1960. A By-law to dedi-
cate certain lands as portions of a public
highway to be named Ailanthus Avenue."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
13. Keighan
Cotfield
"BY-lAW No. 2503, 1960. A By-law to change
the name of Oscar Avenue as shown on Regi-
stered Plan 67 to Allanthus Avenue."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
The followinB items on the A enda were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board re: Consolidated Restrictive Area By-law for the
Stamford south district. This communication will be studied
by Council and considered at the next regular meeting.
2. An application for a Salvage Yard License from F. W. Reid
was tabled until a report was received from the Chief
Constable.
3. Copy of minutes of a meeting held by the Niagara Falls &
Suburban Area Planning Board on April 29th. It was noted
that an application for a conveyance of Part Twp. Lot 25 re:
Parker & Dell, was approved subject to satisfactory arrange-
ments being made with the Township regarding payment of ser-
vices for sewer: water, and s~d.ewalk faci!ities~ The Engineer
was asked to consider this aspect of the approval and bring in
a report to Council at their next meeting.
4. A report from the Engineer in respect to service costs !i! '=. :~ 'j, .-'
for the undeveloped portion of Registered Plan ].66. The
information in the report met with the approval of Council "~i: "i' i~f ,'
, . , ~, ,. ',____ . .. '. . -,:' .. , ' , , r , . . .~ '. ,. '
Items
Tabled
C ont 'd
and it was ordered that the matter be referred to the Solicitor
in order that an agreement could be prepared as requested by
the owners of the subdivision.
5. Letter from the Department of Highways dated May 13th
advised that the Department did not feel that there should
be any change in the existing signing on the Queen Elizabeth
Way at McLeod Road intersection. It was agreed that the
Engineer should make arrangements to have Council meet with
the District Engineer in order that the matter of directional
signs and certain matters pertaining to Highways 8-& 20 could
be discussed.
6. Letter from J. A. Climenhage requesting a meeting with
Council.
7, Letter from R. W. Daws enclosing communications from John
W. Criger, Principal of Victoria Public School relative to a
supplementary traffic light at the intersection of Portage Road
and Stanley Avenue, was referred to the Township Traffic
Committee for a report.
8. Letter from Jacques Ducharme of 2666 Glengary Street dated
May 16th was referred to the Engineer to have a photograph
taken and a report on the condition ofthe property referred
to.
9. Letter from the Local Branch of the United Electrical Radio
& Maehlne Workers of America enclosing copies of a brief sent
to the Dominion Government earlier this month in connection
with the Japanese and United States impo~ts of Hollow-ware. It
~as noted that arrangements have been made for representatives
of the Union and Municipal representatives to meet with Finance
Minister Fleming on May 27th.
10. Letter from the Twp. Treasurer relative to applications
received for the position opening up in the Treasury Depart-
ment. It was decided that the applicants for this position
would be considered by a committee comprised of Deputy-Reeve
Keighan, Councillor Cotfield, and the Treasurer.'
11. A draft of a Private Act respecting the City of Niagara
Falls and the Township of Stamford relative to the establish-
ment of a Greater Niagara Transit Commission was tabled to
permit the members of Council to study its provisions. It will
'be discussed at the next regular meeting.
present
Q.E.Way
Design.
Auditor's
Report.
Subdivider's
ARtcements.
Adjourn., 14. Keighan
MacBain
May- 16, 1960.
"TI~T we do now adjourn to meet on Wednesday,
May 18th at '3:30 p.m., 1960, D.S.T."
/-~., . ,
" Ree/e
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour r ,M,
Clerk
Adjourn.
May 18,1960.
A Special Meeting of Council was held on Wednesday, biay 18th,
1960 at 3:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
Jo N. Allan Councillor
S. Corfield Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor.
Reeve M. Swart of Thorold Township who is Chairman of the
Welland County Road Committee was present along with County
Engineer, Wilfred Smith. Mr. W. R. Kinnear, Planning Liaison
Engineer of the Department of Highways was present and ex-
plained a revised change of design in respect to the proposed
access control of the Queen Elizabeth Way at Mountain Road.
He produced a Department of Highways Plan which was indicated
as Scheme No. 2, bearing No. DM4748-2. He explained the
design by saying that it provided for a complete fly-over on the
Queen Elizabeth Way, and service roads.on both sides at Mountain
Road, with a 3/4 interchange at Mewburn Road. The interchange
would provide access and egress on the East side of the High-
way and egress only on the West side of the Highway. Council
received explanations to several questions asked, and Mr.
Kinnear requested Council to advise if the revised plan was
generally acceptable. Individual members of Council indicated
that the revised plan was an improvement over the original
but no definite action was taken and it was finally decided
that a copy of the plan would be left in the Township Engineer's
Office for study. Mr.'Kinnear advised Council that his Depart-
ment will be requesting the Ontario Municipal Board to hold
another hearing in respect to the revised plan. The Council
would then have an opportunity to express their support or
objections to the proposal.
The next phase of the meeting dealt with the submission of
the printed copies of the Auditor's Report by the Township's
Municipal Auditor, Mr. D0 E. Taylor & Company. The Auditor
gave a comprehensive review of all important features appear-
ing in the Report and stressed certain remarks made in the
preface of the Report. After a complete discussion of the
report, ~he Reeve thanked the Auditor for his explanations and
the Auditor expressed his appreciation at being invited to a
Council meeting for the purpose of discussing the report.
The Solicitor and Clerk then discussed certain aspects of
subdividerew agreements in respect to the payment for services.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the Solicitor, Engineer,
and Clerk were authorized to discuss the individual agreements
with certain subdividers to determine if some practical report
could be made to Council in respect to the difficulty of
dealing with service charges and payments for services under
the agreements on file. The Officials are to report back to
Council as soon as possible.
There being no further business, it was moved by Councillor
'Cotfield and Seconded by Councillor MacBain that the meeting
adjourn. Resolution Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
ltour
!~ ~ ;~ o. 41 A Regular Meeting of Council was held on May 24th, 1960 at
Presen.t..
4:30 p.m.
Minutes. 1.. Allan
Corfield
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held May
18th, 16th and 14th, 1960 be adopted as
"printed."
Carried.
Finance 2. Cotfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Licenses 7.
Cont ' d
Salvage 8. Allan
Yard. MacBain
Licenses 9. MacBain
Corfield
Carried.
Relief 3. Cotfield
MacBain
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
May 20th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$6,803.61."
Carried.
Roads 4. Cotfield
MacBain
Geqera~ 5. Cotfield
·Allan
"THAT the statement of R6ads Accounts dated
May 20th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$9,050.83."
~ Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated May 20th, 1960 as presented~ be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
in~ to $44,916.%5."
Carried. ~
Tenders 10. Corfield
MacBain
TaR Day 11. MacBain
Cotfield
Finance 6. MacBain
Gotfield
Licenses. 7. Cotfield
Allan
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council.".
Carried.
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Bill Wozniak, 1254 St.Paul Ave.(Public
Garage - Type '~"],
Bill Wozniak, 1254 St.Paul Ave.(Public
Garage - Type "B"),
Ernest & Mary Grant, 3939 Lundy's Lane -
(Tourist Camp),
Antonio Bignucolo, 2663 Stanley Ave~ -
(Tourist Camp),
Mary & Joseph Jamesty, 3074 Lundy's Lane -
(Tourist Camp),
Cora M. Craig, 3034 Lundy's Lane -
'(Tourist Camp),
Res. 7 continued .......
Chamber of 12. MacBain
Commerce. Keighan
Niagara- 13. Corfield
Stamford Allan
Town Line.
E. A. Dominik, 4405 Lundy's Lane -
(Tourist Camp),
Stanley Modrzynski, 4445 Lundy's Lane -
(Tourist Camp],
A.Solose, 2609 Portage Rd.S.(Tourist Camp)
D.Georgeiff & Son, 2463 Portage Rd.
(Tourist Camp),
Antonio Bignucolo, 2663 Stanley Ave. -
(Refreshment)."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Salvage Yard
License from F. W. Reid, 1207 Kalar Road
be granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Taxi-cab Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Robert Frechette, Cataract Ave.,Niag.Falls-
(Taxi-cab Driver),
Jack Edward Barr, 2164 Dunn St.(Taxi-cab
Driver),
Erhard Marks, 2371 Margaret St.(Taxi-cab
Owner) ."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer prepare plans and specifi-
cations for calling tenders for paving of
Dorchester Rd. as covered by supplementary
Road By-lmq No. 2489."
Carried.
"THAT Council approve the request of the
Greater Niagara Baseball Association Tag
Day on June 25th, 1960."
Carried.
"T}~T Council proclaim the week of June 6th
as Chamber of Commerce Week and that we
insert a proclamation in our local paper
at the cost of the Chamber."
Carried.
_ i
"THAT Queenston Quarries Ltd. be granted per-
mission to use the Township of Stamford
portion of the Niagara-Stamford Town Line
Road as a full load road during half load
season, providing Queenston Quarries Ltd.
supply thirty-five per cent. of the stone
required for constructing the road."
Carried.
S treat
Lights
Stems
Tabled..
14. Allan
Cotfield
"THAT 200 Watt Street Lights be installed in
the Delta Subdivision, on Richmond Crescent,
also on Waters Street between Richmond
Crescent and Ann Street, also on Wanless
Street - 2 or 3 lights (fluorescent)."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from Broderick & Burnerr re: Barratt & Industrial
Bank.
2. Request from the Stamford Township Employees Local Union
for a meeting. It was agreed to meet the Negotiating Committee
of the Union on Saturday, May 28th at 10 aJm. for the purpose
of further considering the 1960 Contract.
3. Letter from Logan & Knight re: one foot reserves, Plans
203, 213 and 215. A By-law will be prepared by the Solicitor
in connection with this matter and submitted at the next
meeting.
4. Letter from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission re: asking
price for certain property the Township is interested in in
Part Township Lots 56, 57 & 59. The matter was referred to
Councillor MacBain, Chairman of the Special Committee originally
set up to deal with the matter of this property.
5. Letter from the City of North Bay re: resolution concerning
taxation costs. It was directed that this letter be referred
to the Stamford District Board of Education and the Separate
School Board to secure their observations.
6. Letter from River Realty Development Ltd. requesting the
construction of Windermere Road in Registered Plan 224. It was
agreed that this work could not be undertaken until the ground
is dry and the necessary payment made. It was dir.ected that a
draft amendment be made to the agreement to cover such construE-
tion and that the Engineer bring 'in a report in respect
estimates as to cost~
7. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board
dated May 16th re: Draft By-law to consolidate restrictive area
by-laws for the area of the Township between the Queen Elizabeth
Way and McLeod Road. The changes.outlined in the letter will be
studied by individual members of Council and considered at a
future meeting.
8. Letter from the City of Niagara Falls relative to a report
from the Joint Ambulance Committee will be tabled until such time
as the recommendation made by the Colmnittee can be explored.
9. Letter from J. A. Climenhage Development Ltd. r&questing
pemuission to discuss several items of a proposed subdivision
agreement with the Township.
Ad.i ourn 15.
May 24,1960.
No. 42
Pres. ent
Accident
Claim
Release
Private
Bill
Adjourn.
May 25,1960.
Corfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet Wednesday,
May 25th at 3:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour 6: 00 P.M.
Reeve
Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was held on WedneSday, May
25th, 1960 at 3:30 p.m. ~
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The Engineer gave details in respect to an accident which
occurred between a Township truck and Mrs. June Grimwood,
and recommended that the suggested Release and Discharge
Form forwarded by the British America Assurance Co. be
executed on behalf of the Township. As a result of the
explanation made, the following resolution was offered and
passed:
1. Corfield
MacBain
"'THAT the Clerk be authorized to sign the
Release and Discharge Form fonqarded by
the British America Assurance Co. in the
amount of $78.00 of which the Township is
to pay $50.00 and the British America
Assurance Co. $28.00; the said Release to
be signed in connection with an accident
between a Township truck and Mrs. June
Grimwood."
Carried.
The Council then reviewed the proposed Private Bill to
establish a Greater Niagara Transit Commission for the
City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford. The
Bill was considered in detail and some sections discussed
at considerable length. Four minor amendments were filmlly
made to the draft and the Solicitor was requested to
consider the matter of what might constitute disqualification
of an appointed member of the Commission, and bring in a
report to Council in respect to same at the next regular
meeting.
The hour having reached 6:00 p.m. it was moved by Councillor
MacBain and seconded by Deputy-Reeve Keighan tha~ the
meeting adjourn. Resolution Carried.
14o. 43
Present
P_urpos. e.
Adjourn.
May 28,1960.
No. 44
present
Minutes
Licenses
k
A Special Meeting of Council was held Saturday, May 28th,
1960 at 10:00 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
S. Corfield Councillor
A. Ao MacBain Councillor
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the 1960 Agreement
with the Negotiating Committee of the National Union of
Public Employees Local No. 425. Mr. Acton, a Negotiating
Representative of the National Union of Public Employees, acted
as spokesman for the Negotiating Committee and submitted a
lengthy brief explaining in detail the various requests made
by the Union and the reasons for making same, together with
comparisons of rates and conditions in other municipalities
and local employment circles. Discussions of the Brief con-
tinued until 12 p.m. At that time, the Reeve on behalf of the
Council advised the Union that their brief would be studied and
a further meeting would be held in respect to the Contract at
a future date. Members of Council then adjourned for lunch
and re-convened in Council at 1:00 p.m. at which time further
study was given to the brief submitted by the Employees Union.
After a lengthy discussion, certain decisions were made in
respect to the requests made and the Engineer and Clerk were
requested to prepare a report and statement indicating how the
several suggestions and adjustments considered would affect
the current municipal budget.
The hour having arrived at 2:45 p.m. it was moved by Councillor
MacBain and seconded by Councillor Allan that the meeting
adjourn. Resolution Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Key
Hour: 2:45 P.M.
Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on May 30th, 1960,
commencing at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
J, N. Allan
S. Corfield
A, A. MacBain
Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
Allan
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held May
24th, 25th and 28th, be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Cotfield
Allan
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Vincent Penna, 2689 Lundy's Lane (Barber-
shop,)
Mrs. D. G. Smith, 1705 Highland Ave.(Tourist
Home),
Licenses
Driver's
Licenses
Windermere
Road.
Signals -
Portage &
Stanley.
Bd.of Educ.
Approval.
(Cont 'd)
3. Cotfield
Allan
4, MacBain
Allan
5. MacBain
Cotfield
,6. Corfield
Allan'
Stamford Mote] Ltd., 1334 Kitchener St .-
(Refreshment) ,
T.A.Jamieson, 2755 Portage Rd.- (Refreshment)
Terrace Hotel Court Ltd. ~ 2585 Lundy's
Lane- (Refreshment)
Paul Nagy, 1554 Murray St. (Tourist Camp)
A. Nagy & C. Nash, 2361 Buchanan Ave. -
(Tourist Camp)
Louis Ferencz, 3280 Lundy's Lane (Tourist'
Camp) ,
Stanley Lessey, 3737 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
Camp) ,
Terrace Hotel Court Ltd., 2585 Lundy's Lane
(Tourist Camp),
Paul Schwartz & Steve Breiten~ach, 3895
Lundy ' s Lane - (Tourist Camp)
Steve Vorkapich, 3611 ~ndy's Lane - ~l.
(Tourist Camp),
P. Nykulak & M. Kryworuchko, 1544 McLeod
Rd. - (Touris'~- Camp)
Stamford Motel Ltdo, 1334 Kitchener St.
(Tourist Camp),
A. Toth, 4661 Lundy's Lane, (Tourist Camp)
T.A.Jamieson, 2755 Portage Rd. (Tourist
Camp) ,
Christene Cresswell, 2689 Lundy's Lane -
(Hairdressing)"
Carried.
"THAT the application for Sightseeing
Driver's License from Arthur S. Wing,
2000 Montrose Rd. be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the Engineer's recommen-
dations With regard to the extension of
Windermere Road contained in his letter to
Council dated May 25th, 1960."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the recommendations of the
traffic committee to remove the signal
lamps at the intersection of Portage &
Stanley and that stop signs be erected on
Stanley Avenue making it a stop street and
that the parking by-law be amended
accordingly."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to prepare a
by-law and the final approval be applied
for from the Ontario Municipal Board, as
requested by Stamford District Board of
Education."
Carried.
Health Unit
painting-
By-law
.2505.
By-law
2506.
By-law
2507.
By-law
2508 · _
Dorchester
Rd,Paving
License
Rqfus~d.
Items
Tabl.~d.
Petition
7. Corfield
Allan
8. Allan
MacBain
9. MacBain
Allan
10. Corfield
MacBain
11. Allan
M~acBain
12. MacBain
Allan
I Dept.of
"THAT Council authorize the Engineer to pro- Highways
teed with the painting of the District Meeting.
Health premises at Twp. Hall."
Carried.
13. Cotfield
MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2505, 1960. A By-law to dedi-
cate certain one foot strips of land as
sho~n upon Registered Plans 203 and 213 as
portions of Public Highways." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2506, 1960. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an agreement dated the
30th day of May, 1960 between J. A. Climen-
hage Development Limited and the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No, 2507, 1960. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of a lease dated the 30th
day of May, 1960, between the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford, as Lessor,
Bartart Spun Concrete Poles Limited as
Lessee, and Alexander C. Bartart as Releases,'l
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2508, 1960. A By-law to author-
ize th~ execution of a consent to the mort-
gage of a Lease dated the 24th of February,
1960, betwee~ Barratt Spun Concrete Poles
Limited and the Industrial Development
Bank." Read a first, second and third
time and passed. ' ,.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call for
tenders for the asphalt paving of Dorchester
Road from Lundy's Lane to the Q. E. Way.
Tenders to be received up until 12-noon,
20 June, 1960."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar
License from Joe Arcuri, 519 Harriett
St., Welland, be refused."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
re~s.ons indicateS: - -.
1. Petition from the residents of the district of Wills
Street and Piva Avenue requesting the Township to take
action to remedy the flooding conditions which exist on
certain vacant lots on Plan 171 frontin on Piva Street.
The En inset was asked to investigate tee complaint and
bring~n a complete report to Council at the next meeting.
Parking on
St .Andrew
Chippawa
Resolution
Parker &
Dell
Carlesso &
Climenhage
Meeting.
Local
Improy em ent s
Planning
Board Draft
By-law.
Irvin
Andr~qs.
Borough of
~tamford.
Ottawa
2. Report from the Engineer dated May 27th re: appointment
with the representative of the Department of Highways to
discuss the matter of signing at the intersection of the
Queen Elizabeth Way and McLeod Road. The report indicated
that an appointment had been made to meet the representative
of the Department on June 1st. Council indicated that this
date was not satisfactory and the Engineer will endeavour to
make an appointment for Wednesday, June 8th at 3:30 p.m.
3. Letter from the Stamford District Board of Education
dated May 26th requested Council to prohibit parking on the
narrow portion of St.Andrew Avenue leading in from Stamford
Green Drive: It was ordered that this letter be referred to
the Traffic Committee for investigation and report.
4. Letter from the Village of Chippawa dated M~y,24th enclos-
ing a resolution of the Chippawa Council p~ssed April 25th
regarding cost of education. It was ordered that the
resolution from Chippawa be referred to the next joint meeting
of the Municipal Councils of Niagara Falls, Chippawa, and
Stamford.
5. Memorandum from the Engineer re: Consent application C-44
- Parker & Dell, Part Lot 25, Dorchester Road. It was
ordered that the report be tabled until the matter of payment
for services can be discussed with the principals by the
Clerk°
6. Letter from Mr. Albert Carlesso dated May 26th, and
letter from Mr. J. A. Climenhage asking for meetings with
Council relative to certain proposed subdivisions. It was
agreed to meet both subdividers at the next meeting of Council
scheduled for Monday, June 6th at 7:30 p.m.
7. Statement regarding 1960 proposed local improvement
construction. This report will be studied by members of
Council and considered at a future meeting.
8. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board dated May 16th which was previously referred to
Council, relative to the draft restrictive by-law re: Stamford
South consolidation. This letter was ordered tabled until
the next meeting.
The Clerk was requested to invite Irvin Andrews, owner
of the sand pit located at No. 8 Highway, to the meeting of
Council scheduled for June 6th, for the purpose of discussing
his operation of the pit, and his proposal for having the
pit filled in.
The Reeve commended the Niagara Falls Evening Review
for the excellent article which appeared in their Paper on
page 2. in respect to the Borough of Stamford, England. The
material for the article was compiled from certain information
left at the To~mship Hall by Councillor A. A. Jeeves',
Reeve Mitchelson gave a verbal report on the trip that
he and Mayor Miller made to Ottawa last Friday with members
of Local 505 of th~ UniCed Electrical Radio & Machine Workers
of America, relative to importation of silverware products from
Ottawa
pont 'd
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May 30,1960.
No. 45
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ConsideratioB
Re-convene
Decision
Meeting at
Chipp~wa.
Japan and the United States. He advised that Mr. Donald
Fleming, Minister of Finance of the Federal Government, gave
the group an excellent hearing and the information conveyed
by him was most encouraging in view of the fact that it
indicated that imports from Japan particularly, were going
to be decreased by approximately 33% during the next year.
Allan
blacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday,
May 31st at 3:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Reeve
Hour: 10:00 P.M.
Clerk
Special Meeting of Council held Tuesday, May 31st, 1960 in the
Clerk's Office of the Township Hall commencing at 3:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Cbuncillor
The meeting was called for the particular purpose of deciding
what action should be taken in connection with the Merger Report
prepared by the Consulting Firm of Deacon, Arnett & Murray, to
determine if a merger of the municipalities of the Village of
Chippawa, the City of Niagara Falls, and the Township of Stamf0rc
would be in the public interest.
The preliminary report submitted in 1958 and the.final report,'
submitted in April, 1960 were considered in detail and at great
length. " ~
The Council adjourned the meeting at. 5:45 p.m. for dinner and
· re-convened back in the Council Chambers at 7 p.m. Discussions
,%continued in respect to the report with many questions being
asked and answered.
At 10:15 p.m. it was finally agreed that the Municipal Council
of the Township of Stmnford would accept the merger report of
the Consultants in principle, subject to certain personal reser-
vations, and that it is prepared to explore the definite recom-
mendations made by the Consultants on Pages 53and 54 of the
final report. The Reeve was asked to prepare a statement con-
cernin~ the Council's position as outlined at this meeting.
It was agreed that the Council would meet with the Councils of
the City of Niagara Falls and the Village of Chippawa at the
Chippa~a To..~n Hal! on Thursday, J%me 2n~ at 7:~0 p.m. ~nd that
the Reeve be authorized to submit the Council's reaction to the
reports, in writing. The written report will be submitted to
each Councillor prior to its submission to the Joint Meeting.
Local Improve-
ment
Programme
Adjourn.
After the matter of the merger reports was concluded,
the Engineer and Clerk discussed proposed local improve-
ment construction for the year 1960. A proposed list of
11 local improvement projects was considered and the
schedule was ordered tabled until certain information con-
cerning sidewalks was investigated by the Chairman of
Sidewalks. The particular matters in this connection to
be reported on are the request for sidewalks submitted bM
the Separate qchool Board for the Cardinal Nextnan School
off Beaverdams Road, and the St.Gabriel Lalemant School
near Sinnicks Avenue. When the reports concerning the
school requests are submitted, the local improvement pro-
gramme will be further considered by Council.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Meeting- Adj ourned.
May 31,1960.
No. 46
Hour:
Re~ve
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippawa, and the Township
of Stamford was heid June 2rid, 1960 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Chippawa Town Hall.
Eresent
Present from the City of Niagara Falls:
F.J.'Miller, Mayor
I. McCallum Alderman
H. C. Morton Alderman
A. J. McKinley Aldentan
G. Martin 'Alderman
C. Gregory Alderman
C. Swayze Alderman
W. S. Orr City Manager
D. C. Patten City Clerk
S. Price City Engineer
Present from the Village. of Chippawa:
J. MacKenzie
H. Clarke
J. Charlesbois
J. Ives
R. T. N. Callan
D. E. Taylor
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Clerk
Auditor
Present from the Township, of Stamford;
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J, N. Allan Councillor
S. Cotfield Councillor
A. A. MacBait Councillor
C. H. Eidt Twp. Engineer
A. C. Huggins Twp. Clerk.
[-
Niagara Falls
Resolution.
Chippawa
Decision
Cont'd
Resolutions
Committee
Dissolved.
Draft Bill
Transit
Commission
Statement of
Stamford TwP.
Statement of
ChtDpawa.
Chippaws
Decision.
Reeve MacKenzie welcomed the representatives from the City
of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford to the recently
renovated Village Council Chambers. He advised that the
meeting had been called for the purpose of receiving the
decisions of the three Municipal Councils in respect to the
Merger Report prepared by Deacon, Arnett & Murray, the
Consultants engaged to determine if a merger of the three
municipalities would be in the public interest. The Heads
of the three municipalities then called upon their Clerks to
read the official decisions of the individual Councils. A
true extract of the ~ffitten decisions in the order received,
is quoted hereunder:
1. Copy of Resolution passed by the Council of the City of
Niagara Falls on May 19th, 1960.
"RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls go on
record to the effect that it is prepared to, at the next joint
session of the three Area Councils, discuss the procedure of
an application to the Ontario Municipal Board concerning
amalgamation; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto
affixed." Carried Unanimously.
2. Statement signed by all members of the Council of the
Township of Stamford resulting from a meeting held on the
Merger Report on May 31st:
"The Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford has accepted, in principle, the report prepared by
the Consulting Firm of Deacon, Arnett & Murray to determine if
a merger of the City of Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippawa,
and the Township of Stamford, is in the public interest. In
accepting the report in principle, subject to certain personal
reservations by individual members of the Council, it is under.
stood that we are prepared to explore, with the view of implem.
enting, the definite recommendations included in the report,
and in particular, those recommendations made on Pages 53 and
54 of the final report. It i~ 'the considered opinion of Coun¢
that the report has been well prepared and provides a clear
pattern for the systematic planning and the orderly developm~
of the municipalities concerned, over a period of 10 years..
The recommendations for regional planning (Section V) are
worthy of continuing study and this should be undertaken as
recommended. The report was authorized by the three Municipal
Councils on a voluntary basis in 1958 and it is the opinion of
Council that all three individual Councils should have the
opportunity and right to determine if their municipality is
interested in proceeding with the implementation of the recom-
mendations made by'the Consultants. If any one or more of the
municipalities feel thatit or they do not wish to proceed
f~rther, it or they should have the right to withdraw."
3. Copy of Resolution passed by the Council of the Village 0f
Chippawa:
"At a special meeting of the Council of the Village of Ghipp~
held in committee May 13, 1960, it was the unanimous opinion
of all present that Chippawa should oppose the proposed
merger."
Joint Meeting
Thanks to
Committee
.ApDrec iation
Education
Costs.
After the reports wcrc read, the Mayor of Niagara Falls asked
the Chippaws representatives if they would be in favour of
continuing the study in view of the fact that they had con-
tributed to the original cost of the reports. The Chippaws
representatives stated that they were not interested in pro-
ceeding further with the study but proposed to submit the
matter to the Chippaws electors at their election in December
This procedure will be followed regardless of any
approaches the City of Niagara Falls and the To~.~ship
of Stamford might make to the Ontario Municipal Board
concerning a possible merger.
After some discussion, the following resolutions were
passed in respect to the merger reports:
Reeve J. blacKenzie
Deputy-Reeve R.Keighan
"THAT the ~.ierger Committee
appointed by the Municipal
Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls, the Village
of Chippawa, and the Township
of Stamford, De dissolved."
carried.~
Alderman McCallum asked if it would be possible to arrange
for a meeting of the ~nicipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford at the earliest
possible date to consider the draft private bill proposed
to be submitted to the Legislature in connection with the
establishment of a Transit Commission, for the two
Municipalities.
5
Aideman Martin
Alderman McCallum
"THAT a Joint Meeting of the
Municipal Councils of the City
of Niagara Falls and the Town-
ship of Stamford be held on
Tuesday, June 7th at 7 p.m. at
the City Hall for the purpose
of considering the proposed
Private Bill and other matters
relative to the establishment
of a Transportation Commission
and to provide an opportunity
to consider what further action
should be taken in respect to
Merger Report in the light of
decisions disclosed at this
meeting."
Carried.
Councillor MacBain
Alderman Gregory
"THAT a vote of thanks be exten-
ded to the Merger Committee for
work carried out during the
period the Merger Report was
under preparation."
Carried.
Alderman Martin, Chairman of the Merger Committee, expressed
the appreciation of the Committee for the resolution of
thanks.
A Resolution from the Village of Chippaws requesting
the Government of Ontario to enact Legislation to remove
the burden of financing the cost of education from the
basis of real property assessment and to provide a province-
wide scheme of direct income taxation for school purposes
on all wage earners in order to equitably apportion the
Education
Costs,
cont'd
Ambulance
Services.
Thanks
Adjourn.
June]2,1960.
No. 47
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Minutes
Finance
cost of education among property owners and non-owners
alike, according to their ability to pay, was then con-
sidered by the meeting. Considerable discussion took place
in respect to this resolution ranging from the business of
Corporation taxes in the resolution, to the possible loss of
local autonomy if the Government assumed full education costs.
The Council of the City of Niagara Falls had referred the
resolution to their Board of Education for a report and
preferred not to take any action until this report was
received. The Village and the Township had referred the
resolution to a Joint Committee of the three Councils. It
was finally decided to table the motion with the suggestion
that the matter be referred back to the Chippawa Council for
further consideration.
Deputy-Reeve H. Clarke brought up the question of
ambulance services and asked if any discussions had been
carried on with the Hospital Board concerning the possibility
of it taking over these services. Councillor MacBain advised
that he had the matter under advisement and hoped to have a
Special Committee of the Hospital Board set up in the near
future to consider the possibility of taking over the ambulance
services. He suggested that this was a matter that should be
developed slowly and diplomatically, but hoped that some con-
clusions would be arrived at before too long.
Reeve Mitchelson expressed the thanks of the meeting
to Reeve John MacKenzie and his Council for the use of their
Council Chambers and the facilities provided.
4. Alderman Gregory
Deputy-Reeve Clarke.
"THAT the meeting do now adjourn."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour} . - P .M. .
Reeve '.. Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, June 6th, '
1960 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
~ 1. Allan
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of
30th, 31st and June
as printed."
the meetings held May
2nd, 1960, be adopted
Carried.
J 2. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adJpurn to go into Finance
Committee and pas~ accounts."
Carried°
General
Keighan
Corfield
Roads ~ 4. Keighan
Corfield
Relief ~ 5. Keighan
Corfield
~inance .~ 6. Keighan
Corfield
Licenses ~. 7. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated June 3rd, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to $101,369.89."
Carried.
"TI{AT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
June 3rd, 1960, as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$9,049.04."
Carried.
"Tt~T the statement of Relief Accounts dated
June 3rd, 1960, as. presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$364.04."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
John Fedor, 3350 McLeod Rd.(Refreshment)
tt.Reinhart, 1551 Valley Way (Refreshment)
Frank Mottola, 1345 Slater Ave.(Refreshment)
Rennie Langille, 129 Stanley Ave.(Refreshment)
Wayside Motels Ltd., 1384 Kitchener St.
(Refreshment),
John Fedor, 3350 McLeod Rd. (Tourist Camp)
I. Hulbert & A. Anderson, 3742 Lundy's Lane
(Tourist Camp),
F.H.Clement, 1521 Dorchester Rd.(Tourist Camp)
John J. McGibbon, 87 Stanley Ave.(Tourist
Camp),
Tony Mrsich, 3800 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)
J.M.Leskiw & Son, 4646 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
Camp)
William Recchia, 1511 Kitchener St. (Tourist
Camp)
H.Reinhart, ].55] Valley Way (Tourist Camp)
Mrs.E.Lorenzo, 1265 Lorne Ave.(Tourist Camp)
Wayside Motels Ltd., 1384 Ritchener St.-
(Tourist Camp),
Rennie Langille, 129 Stanley Ave.(Tourist Camp)
John Nagy, 3104 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)
}'rank Borse, 3225 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)
Louis Bolus, Q.E.Way & Mountain Rd.(Tourist
Camp)
Frank Mottola, 1345 Slater Ave.(Tourist Ca,~p)
S~,,,f~rd Centre Volunteer Firemen Assoc.,
37 Longburst Ave. (Public Hal. l)
Jerry Sembay & Steve Kiss, Kalar Rdo(Salvage
Yard)
Warren Racey, 2390 McLeod Rd.(Dealer in Second ~
Hand Goods)."
Carried,
Sightseeing ~ 8. Corfield
License. Keighan
Sightseeing ~ 9, Allan
Licenses Keighan
Taxi ~ 10. MacBain
Licenses. Keighan
Taxi ~ 11. Corfield
Owners Keighan
"THAT the application for a Sightseeing
O~ner's License from Dorothy J. Mallette,
1969 Atlas St. be approved and license
· granted."
Carried.
Building
Permits
"THAT the applications for Sightseeing
Driver's Licenses from the following be
approved and licenses granted;
Walter Lessey, 3737 Lundy's Lane,
Douglas Wallace, 4101 Beaverdams Rd."
Carried.
Cariesso
Subdivision
"THAT the applications for Taxi-Driver's
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Ronald Moore, 764 McDougall~ Crest.,
Derek Huntington, 2135 Barker St.,
David Bicknell, 572 Simcoe St.,
Joe Dumele, 1647 Main St.
William James White, 679 Second Ave.
Alvin Moore, 1127 Victoria Ave.
Donald Dwyer, 1769 Victoria Ave.
Vincent G. Kalcic, 850 Buckley Ave.
Ronald W. Mace, 1601 Byng Ave.
Gifford McRae, 1947 Gladstone Ave.
Charles Peddle, 1797 Robinson St.
Harold D. Gregg, 1287 River Rd.
James A. Cote, 1951 Dunn St.
O. Murgay Bateman, 2681 Dunn St.
Harry Jolley, 2381 Churchill St.
Lorne Albers,. 2336 Taylor St.
Edward Sherren, 2341 Skinner St.
Willis Fleming, 317 Buttrey St.
James R. Jackson, 823A McRae St.
George H. Mclnnis, 2470 Murray St.
Michael Oushue, 685 First Ave.
Albert Carminers, 1700 Spring St.
James M. Cowan, 1~75 Palmer Ave.
Clement A. Bates, 718 Frances Ave.
Albert E. Olive, 2120 Buchanan Ave.
Richard W. Friesman, 3712 Badger Rd.
Richard Drew,.1659 Lombard Ave.
Carl Prince, 325 Portage Rd. S."
Andrews
Sand P it.
Wm.E,King
Carried.
"THAT the following applications for Taxi
Owner's Licenses from the following be
approved and licenses granted:
Rolland Brousseau, 2137 Lundy ' s Lane,
Alex Eged Jr., 1422 Hamilton St.,
Victor Graham, 1385 %~idale Ave.,
Michael Jancshi, 2257 Allen Ave.,
Harley Kendrick, 3403 Drummond Rd.
James S. Manson, 1527 Palmer Ave.,
Frank Palko, 2314 Monroe St.
William Peters, 919 St.George
Anton Pils, 679 Second Ave.
Robert K. Walsh, 2165 Perkins
Edwin Wright, 2136. Arad St."
Carried.
!
S idewa lk
R~eport.
12. Keighan
Corfield
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued in
the month of May in the amount of
$276,250.00."
Carried.
Mr. Albert Carlesso of 2823 Wills Street, appeared before
Council in respect to the development of Part Lots 59, 60 and
61. He stated that the proposed service costs to subdivide
this property were too great and would make it impossible for
him to sell thelots at a reasonable price. He requested Council
to alter the service costs respecting curbs and gutters. After
discussion on the matter, the Reeve stated that the service
costs had been based on our present Declaration'of Policy and
that Council was unable to deviate from t~e Polic~. He advised
that if Mr. Cariesso wished to subdivide this property he would
have to abide by the agreement.
Mr. Irvin Artdraws artended the meeting at the request of Council
and advised that he had measured the depth of the water at the
deepest part of his sand pit and found it was only 10 feet deep.
He estimated that it would take him approximately 4 months to
have the Cyanmnid fill the pit, and that he was also securing
fill from 6ther sources. He advised that he had constructed
steel posts 3 to 5 feet apart with no gaps in the fence and
that he was no longer removing gravel from the pit. He sub-
mitted a petition signed by 27 residents in the Portage Road and
Harvey Street area wherein they stated they were in favour of
using the pit for a sanitary controlled dumping area for waste
products. Mr. C. P. Wilson of 989 Portage Road N. advised that
his property was adjacent to the Andtaws pit and stated that
there was absolutely no fence on the South side of the pit nor
along St.Paul Avenue, and that the sides of the pit were very
steep. He felt that the To~mship By-law re: fencing, etc., was
a reasonable one and should be enforced in this instance, since
a dangerous condition existed. It was generally felt by the
members of Council that this condition had been going on for
over a year and that Mr. Andrews had not taken action to correct
the dangerous situation. It was stated that the Council is
obligated to cn.force the requirements of the By-law and Mr.
Andrews should either sell the property or correct the situation !.
immediately. It was mentioned that the City of Niagara Falls
had made an offer to fill the pit by the land fill method,
but apparently Mr. Andrews had not accepted their offer.
Mr. Wm. E. King of 2507 Ash Street appeared before Council in
respect to applying for a salvage yard license to operate a
yard on certain property on Kalar Road. Ile was advised to con-
tact the Township Officials regarding this application. He
also requested a license to operate an ambulance service in
Stamford Township. Miss LaMarsh advised that the Township does
not have a license by-law governing the operation of ambulances,
and thought it might be desirable to have such a by-law. The
Reeve advised Mr. King that at the present time a license to
operate such a service was not necessary. He advised Mr. King
that the Township subsidized the operation of the Hunt's
Ambulance Service by Agreement.
A report of the Chain,an of Sidewalks was presented to Council
wherein he recommended that the Township undertake as a local
improvement, the construction of the following ordinary side-
walks which had been requested by the Separate School Board:
r
Sidewalk
Report
Local Impr.
Tenders.
Cecil
Lundy.
J .Arcuri
License.
Bond for
Plan 209.
S t. Andrew
Ave.
Parking.
B y- law
2509
(a) On the North side of Beaverdams Road from the North Lia~it ' By-law
of Registered Plan 157 to Watson Street. I..... 2510.
(b) On the West side of Sinnicks Avenue from Coholan Street
to the North Limit of Lot 101, Registered Plan 109.
13. Corfield
Keighmn
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call for
tenders for the construction of Local Im-
provements and cash payment sidewalks,
curb-faced sidewalks, curbs, and curbs and
gutters. Tenders to be received by the
Clerk up until 12 noon on the 4th of
July, 1960."
Carried.
~14. Keighan
Corfield
"TI{AT the recommendation of the committee
in respect to the hiring of Mr. Cecil
Lundy, to a position in the Treasurer's
Office, be approved by Council."
Carried.
Mr. Joseph Arcuri artended the meeting in respect to deliver-
ing his soft drinks in Stamford Township if they were ordered
by telephone from his Welland business address. In a letter
from the Solicitor, it was stated that our By-law No. 1149
prevented this type of operation without a license. Previously,
Mr. Arcuri had submitted an application 'for a Hawker & Pedlar's
License which the Council had refused.
15. Allan
MacBain
"THAT ~e approve of a reduction in the
Employer's Liability Assurance Corporation
Limited Bond held for the Cooper Subdiv-
ision, registered as Plan 209, from a
figure of $28,000.00 to a figure of
$11,544.00. This approval is given for
the reason that a good part of the con-
struction has been carried out in this
subdivision."
C.arried.
v,,16. Allan
Cotfield
"THAT we agree to the report from the Traf-
fic Committee re: no parking, on west side
of St.AndrewAve. between Stamford Green
Drive and south limit of school property,
and signs be placed accordingly."
Carried.
17o Corfield
Keighan
"BY-lAW No. 2509, 1960. A By-law to pro-
vide for licensing, regulating and govern-
' ing Photographers and other persons who
for gain use photographic cameras or other
similar devices." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
Potter
.Agreement
By-law
2511
Items
Tabled.
Ford Motor
Co.
Consolida-
tion
By-law
Speeding
Adjourn.
Committee
MacBain
Corfield
"BY-LAW No. 2510, 1960. A By-l~.; to
authorize the execution of an agreement
dated the 6th day of June, 1960, between
River Realty Development Limited, and
the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford.l' Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
By-law No. 2511 respecting the execution of an agreement
between W, A. Potter and others re; Registered Plan 166, x.;as
presented to Council. Miss LaMarsh reviewed the contents of
the agreement attached to the by-law. After considerable dis-
cussion, it was agreed that the Tox,mship would not execute
the agreement untilithatbeen signed by all the."owners concerned,
and the cheque deposited in the Clerk's O~fice., '
19. Allan
Keighan "BY-LAW No. 2511, 1960, A By-law to
authorize the execution of an agreement
dated the 6th day of June, 1960, between
Wilfred A. Potter, as subdivider, the
Corporation of the Township of Stamford,
and Abraham Willms, Daniel Willms, Albert
H. Tiplin, Kathleen Tiplin, Robert A.
Wilson, and Edith M. Wilson, as O~ers."
· Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
The following items on the ~genda were ordered tabled:
1. Report from the Township Engineer regarding the road con-
struction on Wills Street and Piva Avenue within Plan 171.
The Engineer was requested to discuss this matter with the
subdivider and bring in a report to Council.
2. Letter from the Ford Motor Co. of Canada requesting the
supply of domestic water to their proposed plant in Crowland
Township. The Reeve appointed the following committee to bring
c set . on. is eue t: ep t -Reeve K i h Councillor
3. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board dated May 16th re: Draft By-law of Stamford South
Consolidation.
Councillor Cotfield stated that he had received a com-
plaint regarding speeding of cars near the Sinnicks Avenue
park. It was requested that a report be brought in on this
matter.
20. MacBain
Allan
"TI-~T we do now adjourn to meet on June
7th at 7:00 p.m."
Carried.
Council met in committee at the conclusion of the meeting to
discuss a draft submission to be forwarded to the Stamford
Township Employees Union. After several minor changes, the
Cuuucil agreed to ~he offers to be made to the Union.
i
Roads in
Plan 158
Adiourn.
June 6,1960.
Present
Purpgs~
Draft Bill
The question of proof to be submitted to Central Mortgage &
Housing Corporation respecting the cost of roads in Registered
Plan 158 was submitted to Council. It was suggested that
the surplus of money resulting from sewer and water main con-
struction in this Plan be used for the balance of road work
required. The Council recommended that an amending agreement
be prepared in order that this surplus could be used for
road work.
Meeting Adjourned.
Deputy Clerk
HoBr:
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of Niagara
Falls and the Township of Stamford was held in Council Chamber
of the City ltall on June 7th, 1960 commencing at 7 p.m.
Township of Stamford:
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson
DepuFy-Reeve R. F. Keighan
Councillor J. N. Allan
Councillor S. Corfield
Councillor A. A. MacBain
Miss J. V. Leiarsh, Solicitor,
City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor F.
Alderman
Alderman
Aideman
Aiderman
Alderman
Alderman
Miller,
I. McCallum,
H. C. Morton~
A. J. McKinley,
G, Martin,
C. Gregory,
C. Swayze,
Alderman J. White
Mr. W. J. McBurney, City Solicitor.
~.The Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of
Stamford met in Joint session for the purpose of discussing the
draft Private Bill to establish .a Bus Commission and the pos-
sible implementation of the Merger Survey Report. His Worship,
Mayor Miller, called the meeting to order suggesting briefly its
purpose and called on Alderman McCallum, Chairman of the Joint
Bus Transit Committee to take over.
DRAFT PRIVATE BILL
Alderman McCallum stated that there were several points at issue
as of the moment and felt that the most satisfactory method to
deal with this problem was to have the Clerk read the Draft Bill
section by section and then any differences could be adjusted
at that'time. _
The Clerk proceeded to read the Draft Bill, sections 1, 2 and
part of 3, At this point, Miss LaMarsh, Solicitor for the Town-
ship of Stamford, advised the assembled Council Members that she'
had, at the request of the Township Council, prepared a draft of
Draft Bill
Cont'd
Shareholders
Defined
Vacant
Adopt
List
~uorum
Fares
Section
4(e)
Section
n (1)
Mayor
Miller
Reconsider
suggested qualifications and disqualifications which might
be applied to Commission members. Following the reading
of the items of qualifications, it was agreed by both
Councils that in accordance with the draft the qualifications
were satisfactory. The draft list of disqualifications was
then perused and with reference to 1-C of the said draft, it
was ordered on the motion of Aidtristan ~iartin and Alde~mmn
McCallum that this clause be deleted. This motion was
carried with Aldermen Morton and Gregory opposed.
With reference to the last paragraph of the suggested list
of disqualifications, it was ordered on the motion of Alder-
man Martin and Deputy-Reeve Kcighan that shareholders be
defined in accordance with Section 56, Sub-section 3A of
The Municipal Act. This motion was carried e~a~imously.
Following further discussion with reference to disqualifica-
tions, it was agreed by both Councils that a clause should
be inserted to provide that a seat of a ~[ember of the Commis-
sion become automatically vacant if any of the disqualification;
as listed should arise.
It was then ordered on the motion of Aldencan blartin and
AldermanMcCallum that the suggested list of disqualifications,
as anended, be adopted and together with the qualifications
as agreed upon, be included in the Draft Bill. This motion
was carried with Aldermen Morton and Gregory opposed.
The perusal of the Draft Bill was then continued. With
reference to Section 3(f) of the Draft Bill, it was ordered
'on the motion of Alderman Gregory and Alderman Morton that
one of the quorum referred to must be a head of a Council.
This motion was carried unanimously. With reference to
Section 4(d) of the Draft Bill, it was ordered on the motion
of Aldemnan Martin and Alderman Swayze that "after the
initial fixing of fares for the proposed Transit System, that
any changes in fare proposed by the Commission would be sub-
'ect to the approval of the two Councils. Ayes: Martin,Swayze
~orton,White,Gregor ~Corfield Allan. ~ayes: Miller,Mitchelso~,
McCallum,Keighan,Mc[~nley,Mac~ain. Motion carriedl
With reference to item 4(e) of the Draft Bill, it was
unanimously agreed that the words "with the approval of the
City and Township Councils" be added.
With reference to item 11(1) of the Draft Bill, it was
unanimously agreed that the word "land" be included at the
end of the first line. It was then ordered on the motion
of Alderman Martin and Alderman Swayze that the Draft Private
Bill, as submitted and as amended, be approved and the Joint
Committee be empowered to proceed with the necessary steps
to obtain approval therefor. This motion was not put at this
t~ne and His Worship, Mayor Miller, then advised the
assembled Members that in view of the action taken this
evening with reference to the fare question, he did not
intend to sit on the Commission as a Member, reiterating his
previous statement that he did not want and could not condone
politics entering into this situation.
Miss LaMarsh, then pointed out that if the Mayor intended
to carry out his statement and not sit as a Member of the
Commission, it would result in the draft of the Private Bill
having to be amended in several instances. Following some
discussion on the subject during which Councillor MacBain
expressed his regrets that the Mayor had seen fit to take
this position and suggesting that he might possibly reconsider,
Bus
Matters
Employees
Delivery
Negotiate
ten minutes in order to discuss the situation.
Upon the return to the Council Chamber of the Members of the
two Councils, Reeve Mitchelson stated that it would seem
that an impasse had been reached and that for the good of
both municipalities it would have to be resolved but that
he realized since the amendtents to Section 4(d) and 4(e)
of the Private Bill had been voted on, that there was not
too much that could be done at this meeting. He did, however,
most sincerely suggest to ttis Worship, blayor Miller, that he
reconsider his action so as to enable carry%ng on of the
procedure to establish the Bus Commission. His Worship the
Mayor, then advised that although he was still of exactly
the same opinion as he had previously stated~ he did not want
to do anything that would harm the area and would therefore
consider carrying on for the present with the possible taking
of the action he had suggested, at a later date if the Council
control seemed to be assuming too large a propmrtion. His
Worship then put the motion moved by Alderman Martin and
Alderman Swayze that the Draft private Bill, as submitted and
as amended, be approved and the Joint Committee be empowered
to proceed with the necessary steps to obtain approval
therefor. The motion was carried with Deputy-Reeve Keighan
contrary.
The Draft Private Bill having been dealt with, Alderman McCallum
then advised the Councils that there w~re several items with
reference to the buses which would have to be dealt with very
promptly and requested approval for the Joint Committee to pro-
ceed with these things and it was ordered on the motion of
Alderman McKinley and Aidcretan Swayze that the Joint Committee
be empowered to proceedswith the question of curtains, colour
of buses, upholstery and tires, so that no unnecessary delay on
the buses would be occasioned and that the Joint Committee in
dealing with the tire question, give some thought to the pro-
osition of tires on a rental basis. This motion was carried
unanimously.
Alderman McCallus then enquired as to the wishes of the' Councils!
concerning the retention under the new Commission of the Canadia~
National employees and it was agreed that this matter be left
as at present until such time as the Commission is properly
functioning and serious consideration can be given.'
Alderman McCallus then referred to the extended delivery date
which is now October or November lot, and suggested that there
should be some negotiations tO obtain temporary service from
the N.S. and T. until such time as the local buses would be
in operation.
It was then ordered on the motion of Councillor MacBait and
Alderman Gregory that the Joint Committee be empowered to
negotiate with the N.S. and T. along the suggested lines and
report back to the respective Councils. This motion was
carried unanimously.
Alderman McCallum then referred to the suggestion by Mr.Foster
in his survey that consideration be given to a rental arrange-
ment with Canada Coach for space and service and it was agreed
that this matter be left until such time as the Commission is
properly functioning and if there is considerable delay in
getting the Commission functioning that the Committee should
enquire along these lines together with the appointees on the
i
Commiss on.
state
Licenses.
that the Joint Committee obtain as much information as they
can from Canada Coach and/or others as to inter-state licenses.
This motion was carried unanimously.
Re-appoint
Committee
Draft
Public
Meeting.
Chairman
Adjourn.
SURVEY REPOET
In connection with the Merger Survey ~ieport and the possible
action of the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the
To~mship of Stamford, His Worship Mayor Hiller suggested that
it would be advisable to re-appoint a Joint Committee which had
previously functioned in this regard and that the Solicitors
be included. He then appointed Aldermen Martip., and McKinley,
the City Managent, City Clerk and the City Solicitor as >4embers
for the Cityof~iagara Falls. Reeve Mitchelson then advised
of concurring with the Mayor's suggestion and that he would
take the same action with reference to representatives from
the Township of Stamford.
It was then ordered on the motion of Aiderman White and Alder-
man Morton that the Joint Committee consider the preparation
of a draft for the perusal of the Councils and approval,
setting out some ideas as to what form implementation of the
merger might be in, if eventual action is taken along these
lines. This motion was carried unanimously.
Alderman Morton then brought up the question of the possibility
of a public meeting for the consideration of the Merger Report
at which time it would be desirable to have Mr. Deacon and Mr.
Irwin present for explanation and it was ordered on the motion
of Alderman Morton and Gregory that such a public meeting be
arranged by the two Councils; the cost of such to be borne
jointly and that members of the Joint Merger Committee be
empowered to approach Mr. Deacon and Mr. Irwin at that meeting
scheduled for to-morrow night under the sponsorship of the
Chamber of Commerce, to ascertain x.~en they would be able to
attend the proposed public meeting. This motion was carried
unanimously.
Alderman Martin then advised that he had been asked to attend
the meeting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow
evening as the Chairman of the Joint Committee, pointing out
that at the moment he was not properly acting in this capacity,
and it was o~dered on the motion of Reeve Mitchelson and
Deputy-Reeve Keighan that Alderman Martin be empowered to
attend the Chamber meeting in the capacity of Chairman of the
Joint Merger Committee. This motion was carried unanimously.
There being no further business, it was ordered on the motion
of Aldermen White and Morton that the meeting adjourn.
Reeve
A Special bleeting of Council was held on Wednesday, June 8th,
1960 in the Engineer's Office at the To~ship }{all commencing
a t 3: 3.0 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBait
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Council]or
Councillor
Present
Purpose
Signs
Q .E .Way
No. 8
ttighway
Adjourn.
50
Present
Mi. nu.t. es
Licenses
June 8,1960.
Present from the Department of Highways
Mr. D. Cornell,
Mr. H. Lyons.
The meeting was called for the particular purpose of discuss-
ing the signing problem at the intersection of McLeod Rd. and
the Queen Elizabeth Way, with Mr. D. Cornell and Mr. H. Lyons
of the Dept. of Highways.
Council pointed out that McLeod Road leads almost directly to
the Falls and that if a sign indicating that this was one of
the routes to the Falls was put at this location, some of the
north bound traffic would turn off on McLeod Rd. and relieve
some of the congestion on Lundy's Lane and on Roberrs Street.
Mr. Lyons reported that signing along the Queen Elizabeth Way
is now done as a science called "Free Way Signing", whereby the
clever loafs are signed. He stated that there was still some
standard signing along the Queen Elizabeth Way, particularly in
the St.Catharines area. After hearing the viewpoint of Council,
Mr. Cornell agreed to discuss this with Mr. Richardson and
indicated that they would approach the ~affic section whose apprG
val must be sought before any signs can be erected. He also
stated that they would be interested in the County's view-
point.
Mr. Cornell then brought up the problem of providing lights
in the underpass on #8 Highway which goes under the C.N.R.
tracks. The Township, in the early part of 1959, asked the
Dept. of Highways to consider this problem and Mr. Cornell was
wondering whether we were considering the possibility of flashors
or interior lighting of the tunnel. To date, most of our com-
plaints have been cause~ by pedestrians going through the tunnel
after dark and we, therefore, advised Mr. Cornell that our main
concern was for the provision of lights in the tunnel itself.
He agreed to consider this further.
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p,m.
.7o _ / Reeve
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 13th, 1960 at
7:30 p .m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Ketghan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Keighan
Corfield
"T[[~T the minutes of the meetings held June 6th,
7th and 8th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carricd.
MacBain
Allan
"TI~T the applications for Licenses from the
following be approvcd and licenses granted:
Bill HolJak, 4988 Lundy's Lane (Refreshment
Stand),
William Hartley, 2359 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
Home),
Licenses
Cont'd
Sightseeing
License.
Solose &
Indian
Village.
Dy-law 2512
Bertha Binschedler, 1540 Buchanan Ave.-
(Tourist I1ome),
John Paulo, 3029 Lundy's Lane (u~ourist llome)
Ann Rienzo, 1248 Roberts Street(Tourist llome)
lqrs.D.Everett, 4003 Lundy's Lane (Tourist llom~)
Walter Peace, 2319 Lundy's Lane (Tourist ilome)
Barbara biihalovits, 2735 Lundy's Lane -
(Tourist Home)
Janlos Tiller, 2843 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Home)
Edna Baxter, 2644 Lundy's Lane (Tourist itoine)
Veima &- blaurice Foreman, 4123 Lundy's Lane -
(Tourist Camp)
Albert Frenette, 4674 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
Camp) · '
S .Kovinich, 4627 Lundy ' s, Lane (T~ourist Camp)
Bill Holjak, 498~ J. undy's Lane (Tourist Camp)
Mrs. Wilson, 2112 Thorold Rd. (Tourist Camp)
S.Fowler, 187 Stanley Ave. (Tourist Camp)
Winnifred Branscombe, 2374 Lundy's Lane -
(Touri st Camp)
Anna Konkos, 1703 Thorold Stone Rdo (Tourist
Camp)
Emil Kalcic, 1105 St.Faul Ave.(Tourist Camp)
Robert Nichols, Victoria Ave.('Faxi-cab Owner)
Marcel Brousseau, 1889 Clark Ave. (Taxi-cab
~¢ner)
Walter Dubas, 3016 Dorchester Rd.(Taxi-cab
Owner)
James Damato, 1669 Buchanan Ave. (Taxi-cab
Owner)
Aubrey Smith, 291 Sirecos St. (Taxi-cab Owner)
Ernest McCracken, 2096 Churchill St.(Taxi-
cab Driver) ."
Carried.
.MacBain
Allan
"Tt~T the application for a Sightseeing
Owner's License from Albert ~.~rchie, 2585
Russell St. be approved on condition that a
copy of his insurance policy be submitted to
the Clerk's Office."
Carried.
Mr. A. Solose, the proprietor of the ltorseshoe Falls Cottages,
appeared at the Council Meeting in respect to a letter he had
submitted complaining about the noise, smoke, etc., emanating
from the Indian Village adjacent to his property. lte stated it
was discouraging to see tourists drive away from his tourist
accommodations because of this situation. Ite requested Council
to inspect the Indian Village. Council felt that this matter
could be solved if both owners would work together on the prob-
lem and perhaps mutual benefits could be derj~ed from such
co-operation. Council directed that a letter be written to the
operator of the Indian Village requesting his co-operation with
Mr. Solose on this matter and enclosing a copy of Mr. Solose's
letter to Council.
4. Corfield
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2512, 1960. A By-law to declare
the desirability of undertaking certaiD works
as a local improvement under the provisions
of The Local Improvement Act." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
By-law No.
By-law No.
2514.
By-law No.
2515
By-law No.
2516.
Compensation
Committee
Garner Road
Allowance
Riley -
Sidewalk
Mashford
_Sidewalk
Bus Comnission
Deficit.
5. Allan
Keighan
6. Keighan
HacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2513, 1960. A By-law to appoint
members to the Stamford Public Library Board
for the year 1960." Read a first, second
7. Allan
MacBain
and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2514, 1960. A By-law to appoint
persons to various committees." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
8. Keighan
Corfield
"BY-LAW
By-law
first,
No. 2515, 1960. A By-law to amend
1592 (1952) as amended." Read a
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2516, 1960. A By-law to amend
By-law No. 2047." Read a ~irst, second and
third time and passed.
The Engineer requested that a committee be set up to discuss
the matter of Township employees in receipt of Workmen's
Compensation benefits. Reeve Mitchelson designated Deputy-
Reeve Keighan, Councillor S. Corfield, and the Engineer, to
this committee.
The Engineer advised Council that the Emergency Winter Works
Programme had completed certain work o~ the extension of Garner
Road at the North end of the Township. He recommended that the
Township acquire a 100 foot right-of-way rather than the usual
66 foot allowance, to insure no spill-over of the required fill
on private property. The Council agreed to this recommendation
and suggested that the ~olicitor be empowered to secure the 100
feet required for the right-o~-Way from the individual owners.
Mr. W. Riley, 3857 Beaverdams Road, addressed.Council in respect
to the proposed sidewalk being constructed on the North side qf
Beaverdams Road in front of his property. He ~xplained to '
Council he had a frontage of approximately 650 feet, a~d the
frontage taxes for the sidewalk, along with his other taxes,
would be prohibitive for him to pay. Council advised Mr.Riley
that he has the right to object to-the construction of this walk
by filing an objection with the Ontario blunicipal Board within
21 days of the first publication of Council's Notice of Intenti0~
to construct the various local improvements in 1960. Council
informed Mr. Riley that the proposed walk was requested by the
Separate School Board and the T~nship Sidewalk Committee had
approved of the .location. Mr. Riley was also advised that he
should contact the Township Officials respecting cost, etc., to
subdivide his property on Beaverdams Road if he so desires.
Mr. M. Mashford, 3840 Beaverdams Road, addressed the Council in
respect to the construction of the sidewalk on Beaverdams Road.
lle stated he had a frontage of approximately 600 feet on the
South side of Beaverdams Road, and wondered if the sidewalk woul~
be constructed on his side of the Road as a result of Mr. Riley's
objections. Council Informed h~u thaL they had decided ~o acceF~
the Sidewalk Committee report wherein it was recommended that
the sidewalk be constructed on the North side of Beaverdams Road
since there are several large trees located on the South side.
Deficit
Cent ' d
Paul's
Haulage
Items
Tabled
Simons
Garage
Queensway
Gardens
Sign
Deputy-Reeve Keighan made the observation that he wondered if
all the ratepayers of the Township realized that as a result of
the decisions made at the Joint Council Meeting, any deficit in
Be ~
y s Club
Meeting.
the operating expenses of the Bus Transit Commission, would
have to be paid by the said ratepayers. He questioned if
the approval of the Municipal Councils to increase bus fares
was a good idea.
"THAT the Building Inspector be authorized
to write a letter to the proprietor of
Paul's Haulage re: operating a trucking
business contrary to a Township By-law."
Carried.
9, geighan
Corfield
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled:
1. Application for a Public Garage Licemse from Andrew Simons
for property located at the South-east corner of Dunn Street
and D~mmmond Road, since the applicant did not appear at
the meeting.
2. Letter dated May 27th, 1960 signed by Albert Cariesso,
Julius Klein and Jacob Lepp, was presented to Council wherein
they requested permission to erect a sign advertising Oueens-
way Gardens Subdivision on the East side of the road allowance
to Dianne Crescent. The Engineer advised that the sign had
already been erected and it was obstructing the view, and the
Building Inspector had received a complaint regarding the
location of the sign. Council suggested that the ]~ngineer dis-
cuss the re-location of the sign with the Contractors and
submit a report to Council on the matter.
3. Letter from Mr. Frank C. Cullimore, Campaign Chaincan of
the Fund Raising Conmmittee of the Greater Niagara Boy's Club,
requesting a meeting with the Finance Committee to discuss a
contribution to the building fund. Council suggested that
they meet with the Fund Raising Conm~ittee at 7 p.m. on June
20th.
Piva Ave.
Grading
4. A report from the Township Engineer respecting the grading
of Piva Avenue within Plan 171 was received. The Engineer
advised that the subdivider was willing to make arrangeulents
with the Township to do the necessary grading and to place the
excess material on the low lots to help prevent flooding con-
ditions. The }Engineer advised that he had requested the sub-
divider to submit a letter to this effect, but to date had not
received same.
Parking on
Portage S.
Adiourn.
Con~ittee
5. A petition from residents of the Portage Road South area
between Prospect Street and North Street was presented which
requested that "No Parking" signs be erected. This matter was
referred to the Traffic Committee for a report.
10. Keighan
Gotfield
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
June 20th, 1960 at 7 p.m. with the Optimist
Club repre. sentatives."
Carried.
Council met in committee after adJour~maent, and the following
items were discussed:
Consolida-
tion By-law
Doctor's
Offices.
Solicitor
Opinion
Draft
By-law.
Ad.] ourn
June 13,1960.
~ 51
Present
Committee
Bo's
y C 1
1. A formal Notice of filing of an application before the
Ontario Labour Relations Board between the National Union of
Public Employees, Local 425, and the Township of Stamford,
was presented to Council, respecting conciliation services.
Council directed that Miss LaMarsh represent the Township on
this Hearing and requested the Clerk to submit a reply to the
Application For Conciliation Services, on behalf of the
Township.
2. Mr. Conroy Dowson, Planning Director, artended the meet-
ing in respect to the Draft By-lmv known as the Stamford
South Consolidation. He reviewed the various items in a
letter dated June 13th, 1960, and the Council agreed to same
with the following exceptions:
(a) Members of Council felt that a Doctor should be allowed
to occupy rooms as an office in a residential area. As a
further restriction to this type of operation, the majority
of Council recommended that sufficient parking area for approxi-
mately five cars be made a requirement.
(b) The Council requested the Solicitor to give a legal
opinion as to the contents of Item 3. of the Additional Con-
siderations, dated June 3rd, 1960.
The Council requested tha~ Miss LaMarsh prepare a draft by-law
on these various matters for presentation at the next Council
meeting.
There being no further business, the Council meeting adjourned
at 11:30 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 20th,
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour: 11:20 P .M.
DeputyT C 1 erk
1960, at
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Council met in committee at 7:00 p.m. with Messrs. E. Davey,
D. C. Elsley, and Frank C. Cullimore, in respect to a request
the Fund Raising Committee of the Boy's Club of Greater Niagara
had made for a grant to assist with capital expenditures in
connection with their building fund. The representatives of
the Boy's Club advised that the campaign to raise funds had
fallen short of the objective and petitioned Council for a grant
to assist with the deficit. Members of Council were s~npathetic
to the request and expressed appreciation concerning the work
the Club propose to carry out among the young people of Greater
Niagara, but advised the representatives that the current budget
did not include a grant to their Club for 1960. It was indicated
during the discussion that the building would be taxable and
~axes would have to belevied. The thought was expressed that
perhaps a grant might be made in lieu of taxes after the buildin[
Boy's Club
-, Cont'd
Regular
Session.
Minutes
Finance
Relief
.Roads
.General
F_jinanc e
Licenses
is completed and an assessment made. No definite action will
be taken until such time as the building is completed and
ready to operate. It was decided to take no definite action
at this time but when the building is assessed and taxes,
further discussions could take place.
Counci]. then adjourned from committee and met in regular.
open session.
1. Allan
Corfield
"TI~T the minutes of the meeting held june
13th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
2. Allan
Corfield
Carried~
"TtL~T we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass Accounts."
Carried.
3. Corfield
Allan
"TX-~T the statement of Relief Accounts dated
June 17th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$~,025.82."
Carried.
1
1
4. Allan
MacBain
5. MacBain
Allan
6. Allan
Corfield
7. Corfield
MacBain
"Ti~T the statement of Roads Accounts dated
June 17th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$17,604.02."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
June 17th, 1960 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to$47,105.72."
Carried.
"TIL~T the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"TIL~T the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Melva Dell, 2240 McLeod Rd. (Hairdressirg)
Andrew Simons, 2095 Dunn St. (Public Garage
Type A)
Allen Sherren, 234]. Skinner St.(Taxi~cab
Driver)
Lance C]egg, 1522 Victoria Ave. (Taxi-cab Owner~
George F. Thompson, 2966 Dell Ave(Taxi-cabO~meri
Ilarry McClurg, 1482 Glenholme Ave. (Taxi-cabO~er
David Kierstead, 2t35 Barker St.(Taxi-cab Driver~
Carried.
~~f License
: ' '. Garage-
· , i ..~ Breedon
,:'t i
::2' '~ '!';' '; ~:Garage-
I, S imons.
8. Corfield
blacBain
9. MacBain
Allan
10. Corfield
MacBain
Taxi Driver 11. Allan
Corfield
Taxi Driver 12. ·Allan
MacBale
Photographer 13. MacBain
Allan
Belme - 3 14. Keighan
llunting Corfield
Licenses
Tenders
Bailey-
Drope
Pav
"TI~T the application for a Sightseeing O~mer'~
License from Ben Kroeker, 10 Spring Garden
Blvd., St.Catharines, be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
"TItAT the application for a Public Garage
Type "A" License from Cecil Breedon, 2538
Drummond Road, be refused."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from Andrew Simons, Cot. Dunn &
Drummond, be refused."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from Robert Robertson, 1703 Thorold
Stone Road be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"TI~T the application.for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from Allen Evans, 2302 Churchill St.
be refused."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Photographers'.
Licenses from the following be refused:
Robert Kiellor, 62 Dale Ave., Toronto,
Jack Brewer, 1132 Eglington Ave.,Toronto."
Carried.
"TI~T the request~of Mr. John Belme of the
Drummond Cycle and Sports Shop to obtain a
liceDse to sell Termship Hunting Licenses be
approved, subject to the usual conditions."
Carried.
A summary of the tenders received for the paving of Dorchester
Road from Lundy's Lane to the Queen Elizabeth Way was tabled.
The tender of Bailey-Drope Paving Limited was the lowest tender
received and the following resolution was passed in this connec-
tion:
1.5. Allan
FmcBain
"TI-~T the tender of Bailey-Drope Paving Ltd.
for asphalt paving of Dorchester Rd. be
accepted, being the lowest tender received,
subject to the approval of the Department-of
Ilighways."
Carried,
indian
Village
Mr. Erich Jobst of the Indian Vii lags located at Fa]] s View
artended the meeting and explained the operations of his
business at this location. After seas discussion concerning
certain of the operations, Council reiterated their foz~uer view
that i,lr. Sobst and the operator of the adjacent tourist estab-
lishment should get together and work out some type of amicable
arrangement.
Piva Ave. A 16.
Calaguiro
Watermain
By-law
sl7.
By-law
251_j_a
Street
~iRhts
Beechwood
9olf Club
HacBain
Allan
"TIbeT our Engineer be instructed to 5~,rade Piva
Avenue as requested by ilir. Piva upon paSnnent
into our Treasurer's Office of the estimated
cost, namely the sum of $150.00. !f the esti-
mated cost is in excess of ~be actual cost,
the surplus is to be returned to bit. Piva after
Bhe completion of the..v~ork, and vice versa."
Carried.
17. Corfield
Keighan
"TIL~T we authorize the Solicitor to prepare a
standard water rental agreement for the con-
struction of a 2" private watermain from St.
Paul Ave. to the west ]imit of Dominic
Ca!aEuiro property on Mountain Road by appli-
cant, subject to County approval."
Carried.
18. Allan
Keighan
19. MacBain
Allan
20. Allan
MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2517, 1960. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement datcd the 7th
of June, 1960 between The Corporation of the
City of Niagara Falls and The Corporation of
the Township of Stamford." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2518, 1960. A By-law to authorize ;,.
the execution of conveyances dated the 20th
day of June, 1960 to Carl O. Thiel and Habel
M. Thiel, Iloward Mqrley Pew and Alice Esther
Pew, Leo Deoda Dumais and blaryon Grace Dumais,
and Aldo Gallins and Nora Gallind." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
21. MacBain
Allan
"TIL~T the report of the Chairman of Street
Lights dated June 20th, 1960, be accepted re:
partial street lighting prograham for 1960."
Carried. , . ,..
"TItAT our Cleric be requested to answer the letter
from the Deputy Provincial Sccretary's Office
dated the 10th day of June, 1960, to the
elfcot that this Corporation has no objection
to the incorporation of a company under the
name "Stamford Beechwood Golf Club Limited".
Carried.
~'~E~S o l'ic it or ' s
.: . ~.i~:i i Items
,,
~! Lake Erie
I Pollution
Portage
Rd.
Traffic
Roof.
Maraldo
Property
Ad:, Gum.
22. MacBain
Allan
The
"Tt~T Council authorize paFnent of our Solicitor's
Account in the mnount of $5,600.00 and disburse-
ments in the amount of $740.20."
Carried.
following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated:
1. Correspondence in connection with the proposed extension of
Carlton Avenue from Con~in Crescent to Dunn Street. The question
of old right-of-ways over the proposed road allowance was dis-
cussed at some length and finally, the Solicitor was directed to
proceed with the preparation of the By-law to authorize purchase
of the property from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
for a price of $592.00.
2. Letter from the Association of Welland County Conservation
Clubs relative to the Province of Ontario cancelling drilling
rights in Lake Ontario as a result of delegations to Queens Park
protesting the possible oil pollution and damage to the fishing
industry and approving similar drilling rights in Lake Erie as
compensation. It was agreed that the matter be tabled until such
time as the report can be secured from the Local Conservation Club,
3. A report from the Traffic Committee suggesting restrictions
as to parking on the West side of Portage Road between Prospect
Street and North Street was tabled, and it was directed that the
matter of parking be referred to the Police Department with the
thought in mind that illegal parking on the West side of Portage
Road be checked.
4, A report from the En'gineer relative to the deterioration of
the Arena roof was tabled until.further investigations are
completed.
5. Letter from the ToWnship Solicitor in connection with the,
matter of restrictions on Lundy's Lane affecting'the use of'
property formerly owned by bIaraldo. It was agreed that ~en~ers
of Council should be supplied with a copy of this report and
the matter will be fully discussed at the next meeting.
· 23. Corfield
Allan "TI~T we do now adjourn to meet at the call of
the Reeve at 7.:30 p.m., Monday, June 27th,
1960."
Carried
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: P,M.
52
Present
Minutes
Licenses
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 27th, 1~60
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. ~. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. l.lacBain
Reeve
'Deputy-l~eeve
Councillor
CouncilJot
Councillor
Corfield
Allan
"T|~T the minutes of the meetin% he].d June
20th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Keighan
Corfield
Carried.
"TItAT the app]ications for licenses from
the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Harold Finbow, 1B Royal Manor Drive
(Victualling - Grocery) ,
Audrey Marsh~ 2408A Stan]ey Ave. (ilairdressing)
Mrs.Rose Parker,2116 Prospect St. (Tourist
Ilome)
Harriet Scheu, 4158 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
Ilome)
'Angeline DeVi~o~ 2791 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
llome)
Myrtle SloggeCC, 3014 Lundy's Lane (fourist
Home)
Mrs. A. Willjams, 2634 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
Ilome)
Mrs. George Laslo, 2780 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
Ilome)
Peter Warlo, 2502 Lundy'8 Lane (Tourist ltome)
Mrs. Ross Dell~ 2553 Orchard Ave. (Tourist
ltome)
Martha Marquis, 2942 Lundy' s Lane (Tourist
ltome)
Sophie Rybalko, 1528 Buchanan Ave. (Tourist
Camp)
Harriet Scheu, 4158 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
Camp)
Carmen &Wm. Nagy, 3600 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
C amp )
Win. M. Va~lstine, 1442 Dixon St. (Tourist
Camp)
A. Molnar, 270] Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)
Doris Darlington, 2000 Murray St. (Tourist
C amp )
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Robins, 2645 Drummond Rd.
(Tourist C~p)
Kel Brine, 4625 Lundy'm Lane (Tourist Camp)
Joseph Benvenuti, 1679 Kit~hener St. (Tourist
Reeve
C 1 e rk
C am p )
A. DePasquale, Montrose Rd. (Tourist Camp)
Mary Benyo, 1947 Thorold Stone Rd. (Tourist
Camp)
Roy H. Shantz, 16 Portland St. Thorold -
(Sightseeing Driver)
Paul Bonnette, 535 Ellis St. (Sightseeing
Driver) ."
Carried.
License
3 · Cotfield
Keighan
"TI~T the application for a Photographer's
License from'Edgar Grimm, 2062 Carlton Ave.
be approved."
Carried.
Mr. Smith-
Wales
The Reeve welcomed Hr. E. A. Smith, a member of the Swansea
Borough County Council of Wales, as an observer to the meeting.
Mr. Smith is vacationing in this area and he is visiting relatives
in the Termship.
Noble
Benson
Mr. Noble Benson of 852 Fortage Road asked if subsidization of th~
b~nicipal transportation system would be referred to the Municipal
electors for voting. He was advised that By-laws have been passed
by the ~nicipal Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the
Township of Stamford to authorize a Private Bill being submitted
to the Ontario Legislature. The question of expenditures incurred
to establish the Transit Commission will be referred to the Onta~'i0
Hunicipal Board and it is expected that a Hearing will be held i~
connection with the matter at which any objections to the proposal
can be made.
Alvie
Wilson
Mr. Alvie Wilson addressed Council and made the following sugges-
tions:
1. Ite suggested that the Ward System be established when the
Council is enlarged to seven members in 1961.
2. lie suggested that the matter of a bIerger with the City of
Niagara Falls be referred to the electors at the election this
December.
Fences.
He also requested information in respect to farm fences along
road allowances and asked if the Township pays half the cost for
building such fences. He ~as advised that the policy of the Town-
ship was such that the only pa~nents that are made is in cases
where land is secured for road widening purposes. If fences
exist at the time additional land is secured for widening the
road, the b~nicipality will move the fence back to the new line.
Ileximer
Avenue
Signs.
Pfilf
Waterline
X_Zrays.
Mr .Wa t s on
A.Solose.
Mr. Anthony Solose of 2609 Portage Road addressed the Council
in respect to a petition from the residents of Falls View'~herein
it Was alleged that objectionable noises and smoke emanate from
the Indian Village recently established in that area by Mr. Erich
Jobst. He mentioned that the noises from tom-toms and the dancing
~ontinued until 9:30 at night and that these sounds, together with
the smoke nuisance created a problem for the tourist establishment,
operators in the vicinity. Mr. Solose was asked if he had dis-
cussed the matter with Mr. Jobst and he stated that he had not.
Members of Council suggested that action might be taken under the
anti-noise by-law but recommended that in view of the fact that it
was a private matter between two neighbours, that the best solution
might be to work out an amicable arrangement between the operator
of the Indian Village and the tourist establishment owners. In
making this recommendation, the petitioners were advised that the
zoning in the area permits the operation of an enterprise such as
the Indian Village.
Merger
Members.
Lots 7,8,
4. Keighan
Corfield
"TllAT Council authorize the Solicitor to prepare
the necessary by-law to permit the establish-
men} of a fuel oil depot at a location in the
Industrial Subdivisiom, subject to the usual
agreement and subject to tile erection of a
camouflage-satisfactory type Of fence, so that
the oil tanks would not be Bee from the Street.
By-law
2519.
blr. John Prinzen
to sell Stanlford
I~ ~ghan
Allan
6. Corfield
Allan
7. Cotfield
Keighan
o. i. lacBain
Allan
9. Keighan
MacBain
10. Keighan
I,~cBain
HacBain
at}ended the ineotiDg nnd exi.]ained hi~ ~eque~t
Ilunting and i.'ishinS Licenses.
"T[i~T the request of blr. Jnl:n Vrlnza~ for
iaission to sell Stamford Eunt.jng ~nd t.'ishiD%
Licenses at his Sports ~,-. C~,c!e ",hop 1;o granted
since his gpo~ts Shop is the onqy oxw ]~J?'t
gramford which does not have this p~ivl] ego.
This pe~misslon is given subject to the usual
conditions."
Carried.
"TIL~T "Caution" signs be ercci(ed on lle:~itnc~' Ave.
at the fol] ov;ing inters~ct:;on:3: ilargaret,
Attlee, Churchill-and Skinner Streets."
Carried.
"TIL~'F [it. Frill be granted permission to install
a private one inch water]ine f~or,IBo~na~d and
Ruth Brown on the west side of Allanthus Ave.
after the proper Water Agreement has been
signed."
Carried.
"TItAT all new eraployees of the Tovrnship be
required to have a chest x-ray within thirty
days of the commencement of their employment."
Carried.
"TI-~{T Council commend Mr. liarold Watson for
having successfully completed the examination
for Second Year Instruction in the Municipal
Clerk and Treasurer Training Course, and that
Hr. Watson be authorized to enroll in the Third
Year Course as set dovm in the letter from the
Training Course Committee, dated Juxm 24th,
1960."
Carried.
"TItAT Council suggest to the I.ierger Committee,
that the Committee be enlarged to include the
Tmvnship Auditor, bit. De]. Taylor as a member,
since he has kept abreast with the Report and
the Heetings held thereon, and would be able
to advise the Committee on the financial aspects
of the Report prepared by Mr. Ixwin, C.A."
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2519, 1960. A By-law to authorize
the execution of a conveyance from the llydro-
Electric Power Commission of Ontario dated 25th
January, ].960 to the Tovn~ship of Stamford."
Read a first~ second and third time and passed.
~i!~'~y- law
Concilia-
tion
Meeting.
Tabled.
Arena
Roof.
Barbers
Brockton
Park.
Sidewalk-
Beaverdams
Road.
Lands for
Recreation-
al Uses.
Account
of Irwin.
Civil
De fence.
Keighan
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2520, 1960· A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 27th
day of June, 1960 between Dominic Calaguiro
and Calaguiro Bros. Limited and the Corporation
of the Tox.mship of Stamford." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
Letters received from Mr. W. j. bicGuire, Conciliation Officer,
appointed by the Department of Labour to conciliate between the
Tovrnship and the Local Union, advised that a meeting had been
called for Wednesday, June 28th at 10:30 a.m. i. lembers of Council,
the Township Solicitor, the Engineer, and Clerk, will be in
at t enderic e.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated:
1. Letters from the ~. Engineer and Murray-Brantford Limited
relative to repairs to the roof of the Arena. The Engineer was
asked to endeavour to secure the original contract for the Arena
and detennine the specifications in respect to shingles.
2. Letter from the Local Barbers Union No. 910. The Cleric was
requested to discuss the subject matter of the letter again with
the Local Union.
3. Petition from the residents of Silvem~ood Crescent in the
Brockton Park Subdivision requesting the construction of curbs,
sidewalks and roads. The Clerk advised Chat the subject matter
of the petition would be discussed with the developer in the course
of the next 10 days.
4. Petition from propert~ owners on Beaverdams Koad protesting
the construction of a sidewalk on the North side of Beaverdams
Road from Watson Street to the ~rorth Limit of Plan 157. The
Engineer was requested to bring in a report as to the cost of
constructing a stone path in lieu of a sidewalk, ann whether or
not he would have funds available in his Budget.'
5. Letter from Mr. H. A. Logan suggesting that the Township
arrange for the purchase of suitable land for the eventual con-
struction of outdoor swimming and recreational facilities. This
matter will be referred to the Planning Board by Councillor
;~acBain, Chairman of the Parks Commission, and the Engineer.
6. Letter from the Township Solicitor relative to an account of
$175.00 from Douglas D. Irwin in respect to witness fees at the
time the River Realty Development Limited Hearing relative to the
Town & Country Estates was heard by the Ontario Municipal Board.
The Chairman of Finance is to report on this matter at the next
meeting.
7. Letter from Charles Blunt, Co-ordinator of Emergency Measures
Organization, advising that the sound survey for siren installa-
tions in Stamford To~nship was now complete and will be discussed
with the '[ownship Engineer at a meeting scheduled for Fonthill,
June 29th at 2 p.m. The Engineer ~.;il! report to Council after th~
meeting takes place.
Adiourn.
Corfie]d
Keighan
"TI~T w~ do Dox.x adjourn to meet on iqonday,
July 4 at 7:30
Carried.
S
lqeeting Adj ou~'ned
June 27,1960.
53
Presen_._____[t
Minutes
A Regular Meeting
at 7:30 p.m.
1. Corfield
Keighan
ilour P.l.i.
l<eeve '. '., . ~
of Council was held on July 4th,
1960
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held June 27th,
1960 be adopted as printed."
Kerrio
Tender.
Licenses.
R_,Hunt.
2. Corfield
Keighan
3. Corfield
Keighan
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Kerrio Contracting Co.,
1200 Mentress Rd. be accepted for the con-
struction of sidewalks, curb faced sidewalks
and curbs, being the lowest tender received.
($22,422.10) ."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
George Lavalies, Portage Rd. S. {Indian Village)
Restaurant, '
Mrs.A.Damato, 2101 Prospect St.(Tourist Home),
Mrs. Jennie Oupolo, 1352. Stanley Ave.(Tourist
Home),
Mrs.F.Kennington, 2021 Prospect St.(Tourist Home)
Fred Jo Podhorn, 2434 Stanley Ave.'(Tourist Camp)
S. Hoch, 3514 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)
Robert Carson, 4691 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)
Grace & Covelli, 3429 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)~,
Mrs. J. Gillis, 4721 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)
Garnet A. May, 3765 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)."
Carried.
Mro Robert Hunt of 1847 Vine Street artended the meetl~ and
asked the following ~uestions:
1. Is it necessary to have a vote taken in respect to the merger
matter?
2. The intention of Council in respect to the establishing of
a staggered term for Council.
~~ e e
' ILf~/.,.;I~/~'iriR- Hunt The R ev answered question 1. by stating that the Ontario Munici-
~!~.~ !r! Cont'd pal Board could deal with an application in connection with the
., '.~{~/ merger matter with or without a vote of the ratepayers~ and stated
that further information is required before Council could make
N.Benson
Bldg.
Permits.
Sir en
Locations
any definite recommendations concerning the proposal. The Reeve
replied to the second question by stating that Council has the
term of Council under consideration and a definite decision will
be made some time before long.
Mr. Noble Benson of 852 Portage Road artended the meeting and in
addressing Council suggested that one public meeting was not
sufficient to explain the merger proposals to the Stamford public.
He felt that it required several meetings and suggested that the
meetings of the Merger Committee be made public. Mr. Benson was
advised that the Municipal Councils of the City of Niagara Falls
and Stamford Township will be kept posted on the progress being
made by the Merger Committee in respect to their further studies.
4. Allan
MacBain "THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued in the
month of June in the amount of $412,550.00."
Carried.
Beaverdams
Road
Sidewalks.
Tenders
No.8
Signs.
, Arena
Mr. Charles Blume, County Co-ordinator of the Emergency Measures '~ Roof____:_.
Organization, artended the meeting and he and the Township Engineer
advised concerning the proposed locations for siren installations
in the Township and the City of Niagara .Falls. In explaining the
locations, a map was produced to indicate the distance that the
sound from each siren could be readily heard. The Officials advisedI
that the Organization proposed to install sirens at the following
~ By-law
locations: ~ ~ 2_521.
· ' Locations
; ! Rosen
~ Li~ne.s.~..
1. Township of Stamford.
e
, (a) Stamford Green.
(b) Pettit Avenue in the vicinity of the Baptist Church..
(c) H.E.P.C. right-of-way at Dorchester Road. ,'
:,
By-law
City of Niagara Falls. 2_5522.
(a) The Armouries located at the comer of Victoria Avenue
and Armoury St.
(b) H'.E.P.C. right-of-way at Ferry Street.
"THAT Council approve of the recommended locations=
by the E.M.O. for the sound siren installation ~ By-law
of that organization in the Township of Stamford,' 2523~
as set down in their letter of June 23rd, 1960."
5. Keighan
Gotfield
Carried.
~ Hydro
~ro~er~y.
The Reeve requested the Engineer to inspect the premises owned by
Philip Rosen located on Buchanan Avenue. In making the request
he stated he had received complaints concerning the condition in
which the property was being maintained.
Deputy-Reeve Keighan suggested that traffic lines be painted at
the intersection of the Queen Elizabeth Way and Stanley Avenue.
This proposal was approved by Council and the Engineer was
instructed to have appropriate lines painted.
6. Corfield
Keighan
7. MacBain
..Allan
8. Cotfield
Keighan
9. MacBain
Keighan
10. Allan
Keighan
11. Cotfield
Allan
12. Allan
MacBain
13. ,MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the report of Engineer re: stone walk
on Beaverdams Road be approved and proceeded
with, and hhat this amount be withdrawn from
the Local Improvement Programme for the year."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call tenders
for the construction of Sewermains and Water-
mains within Rag. Plan 166. Tenders to be
received by the Clerkup until 12 noon, 25
July, 1960."
Carried~
"THAT the Engineer contact the Highway Dept. in
reference to having caution signs placed on
No. 8 Highway near the Canal Bridge, as there
is g teat danger due to so many children going
to the Cyanamid Pool."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call tenders
for roofing the two top hips of the Stamford
Memorial Arena. Tenders to be received by the
Clerk up until 12 noon, 18th July, 1960."
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2521, 1960. A By-law to authorize
~he execution of a conveyance dated the 4th
day of July, 1960, from the Corporation of
the Township of Stamford to Robert Douglas
Gale." Read a firsts second and third time
and passed..
"BY-lAW No. 2522, 1960. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 4th
day of July, 1960 between John Pfilf and Mary
Pfllf and the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2523, 1960. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 4th
day of July, 1960 between the Corporation of
the Township of Stamford and Bailey-Drops Paving
limited." Read a ,first, second and third time
and passed.
"THAT the following action be taken in respect
of the Hydro property on the east and west
side of Stanley Avenue:
(a) That with regard to the property on the
east sides our Solicitor be instructed to
(continued.......
HYd;°d 13. (Continued) prepare an offer for the purchase of the same
Con ' ) ' at the price of $1400.00 per acre. A deposit
of $200.00 to acco ,y the offer which ,ount
shall be applied on account of the purchase
HEPC &
Weisz
Properties
,.
Items
Tabled.
'i
price if the purchase is completed, otherwise
to be retained by the vendor as liquidated
damages to cover their survey and legal costs.
That this offer provide that the transaction
be closed on April 30th, 1961, at which time
payment is to be made in full. The offer to
provide specifically that the offer is con-
ditional upon the approval of the same by the
1961 Council before January 30th, 1961, other-
wise to be null and void.
(b) That with regard to the property on the
west side of Stanley Avenue, our Clerk be
instructed to prepare a letter to the proper
official of the H.E.P.C. to the effect that the
1960 Council has gone on record as recommending
to the 1961 Council the purchase of this prop-
erty, and that it is hoped that the purchase
can be arranged in 1961."
Carried.
14. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT an option be obtained on the H.E.P.C.
add Weisz proposed park property on payment of
$50.00 down on each, at the best price the
Chairman of Parks can bbtain."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons stated:
1. Letter from Mr. Amedeo Piva in connection with the $150.00
required for the Township to grade Piva Avenue and place extra
fill on Lots 30 and 31. In view of the fact that Mr. Piva i~ '
requesting permission to make the payment on a monthly basis,
the Engineer and Clerk were requested to have a conferends with
him to work put some satisfactory arrangement.
2. A letter and By-law from the County of Welland advising the
equalized assessment for the Township on which the 1961 County
taxes will be based. It was noted that Hydro assessments had
been added to the equalized assessment for Stamford Township and
that grants received by other municipalities from Federal sources
had not been included. The Solicitor was requested to consider
the provisions of the Act in respect to this matter and submit
a report.
3. Letter from the Solicitor relative to an account for $175.00
received from D. D. Irwin of the Firm of Fred Page Higgins and
Co. for evidence given at the O.M.B. Hearing in connection with
the River Realty Development Ltd. application to proceed with the
second part of the Town and Country Subdivision. This account was
referred to ~he Chaiman of Finance for a report.
4. Letter from the Solicitor in regard to the zoning of the
Maraldo property located on the South side of Lundy's Lane.
report is to be considered at the next'meeting.
This
5.'Letters from the City of North Bay, the Stamford District
Items
Tabled
Cont'd.
Concilia-
tion
Meeting.
Board of Education, and the Separate School Board, relative
to the Province of Ontario assuming the full cost of educa-
tion. These letters were tabled to permit Council to study
the entire question further.
6. A communication from W. J. McGuire, Conciliation Officer
of the Department of Labour advising that the Conciliation
Meeting is to be convened on Tuesday, July 12th, 1960 at 10:30
a.m. at the Township Hall. Members of Council, the Engineer,
Solicitor, and Clerk, will attend this meeting.
Adtourn. 15.
Present
~inutes 1.
Finance 2.
Roads 3.
RJlief 4.
General 5.
Cotfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again July
llth or at the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Reeve
Hour: P.M.
Clerk
A Regular Meeting Of Council was held on July llth, 1960
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Cotfield
Allan
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held July 4th,
1960 be adopted as printed.
Carried.
Corfield
Allan
"THAT Council do now adjourn to go into
Finance Committee andpass accounts."
Carried.
Allan
MacBain
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
July 8th, 1960 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to $22,376.41."
Carried.
Allan
Cotfield
"THAT the Statement of Relief Accounts dated
July 8th, 1960 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to $737.00."
Allan
Cotfield
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
July 8th, 1960 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to
Carried. {' "j'
Financ___Je
6. MacBain
Allan
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise and
resume the business of Council.
Carried.
Licenses
Golden Horse-
Shoe Kest.
A.E.Parks
7. MacBain
Allan
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Mike Glavcic,4444 Lundy's Lane (Victualling-
Restaurant),
Mrs.M.Garrett, 1810 Dorchester Rd.(Tourist
Home),
Mrs.Alice Misener,1795 Byng Ave.(Tourist Home),
Chas.Pearson,2526 Portage Rd.(Tourist Home),
Mrs.R.Tamasky,1784 Depew Ave.(Tourist Home),
Mrs.C.Leys,2371 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Home),
Miss Winnifred Branscombe,2374 Lundy's Lane
(Tourist Home),
Mrs.J.Okinczyc,3838 Montrose Rd.(Tourist Home),
Mike Glavcic,4444 Lundy's Lane,(Tourist Camp),
John Karai,3895 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp),
Paul S~vriga,3558 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp),
George Fischer,1743 Thorold Rd.(Tourist Camp),
Morris Underhill,2392 Hawkins St.(Taxi-cab
Owner),
· Kenneth S.Smith,372 Glenwood pl.(Sightseeing
Driver)."
Carried.
Mr. Guy Millward of 1845 Woodland Boulevard, represented a group
from that area of the Township and protested about the noise
emanating from the Golden Horseshoe Restaurant located at 2713
Lundy's Lane. He stated that the residents of. Woodland Boulevard
immediately behind the restaurant and the neighbours on both
sides and across the street, ~ere being caused considerable
annoyance as a result of conditions caused by the patrons of the
restaurant. He stated that such noise as "Hollywood~mufflers,
squealing of tires, loud music from the restaurant, young people
operating cars commonly referred to as "Hot Rods", and noise
from the use of garbage cans. He also indicated that at times
some young boys gather at the back of the restaurant and shoot
trap. Mrs. Mihalovits of 2735 Lundy's Lane addressed the
Council and indicated that the noise was such at times that
occupants of adjacent houses could not sleep until 2 or 3 in
the morning. During the discussion which took place, the
suggestion was made that most Of the complaints probably resulted
because of the late closing hour of the restaurant. The Clerk
was finally directed to write the operator of the restaurant
and advise him that possession of a license carried with it
the responsibility for the conduct of a business establishment.
The operator will also be requested to take action to curb the
noise and other nuisances complained of by the neighbouts.
The matter will also be referred to the Police Commission for
action.
Mr. A. E. Parks of 2620 Drummond Road, addressed the Council
in respect to the proposed re-zoning of his property to permit
the operation of a greenhouse. He was advised that the Ontario
Municipal Board had appointed August 18th for a Hearing in
connection with the by-law which would permit the operation
of his greenhouse.
Earl Sunstrum
C&S
Construct.
A.B.Ogilvie
Drilling
Lake Erie
J.Andres &
~.Rosen
Welfare
Mr. Earl Sunstrum of Basswood Crescent addressed Council and
requested information as to when roads and sidewalks would be
constructed on his Crescent. He also mentioned the weed
condition which exists in his particular area. He was advised
that a meeting will be held with the subdivider soon to discuss
the matter of road and sidewalk construction. The weed problem
will be referred to the Weed Inspector.
Mr. Fermino Susin of the C & S Construction Company discussed
the matter of a tender he had made for Sewer and Water con-
struction in Registered Plan 226. He suggested that in view
of this tender it was not necessary to call for additional
tenders for sewer and water construction. The Solicitor advised
that a contract to legalize the tender had never been drawn up
since the subdivider had not provided the fund~ required to carry
out the construction. In the absence of a contract, the
subdivider did not have any grounds for opposing another call
for aewer and water tenders.
Mr. A. B. Ogilvie, Secretary of the Stamford Rod and Gun Club
attended the meeting and spoke in respect to a letter received
from George Bukator, M.P.P. relative to drilling operations in
Lake Erie and also in respect to a letter the Council previously
had received from the Association of Welland County Conservation
Clubs. On behalf of his Club he recommended that Council
endorse the letter from the Association of Welland County
Conservation Clubs since his Organization considered that
drilling projects would be injurious to the water quality, the
fish population and the recreational facilities of the excellent
beaches. As one of Stamford's representatives on the Niagara
Peninsula Conservation Authority, he gave a resume of their
project called the "Long Beach Conservation Park. He indicated
that the park had a lake frontage of 2200 feet along which a
fine beach existed. The authority had employed a superintendent
and five labourers who were engaged in completing roads,
providing change-houses, and tables for the convenience of the
public. Five life guards had also been engaged and were on
hand to provide safety for the public. The Reeve thanked Mr.
Ogilvie for his report, on behalf of the Council, ~nd recommend-
ed that the people of Welland County use the facilities provided.
8. MacBain
Allan "THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to the
parties referred to in the letter of the Con-
servation Clubs of June 14th, endorsing the
resolution attached thereto, objecting to
drilling on Lake Erie."
Carried.
9. Cotfield
Allan
"THAT action be taken against Mr. Andres, 3036
Dorchester Road, and Mr.'P. Rosen, 1529
Buchanan Ave., in regard to cleaning up their
properties in accordance with the By-law."
Carried.
Council received a statement setting out welfare costs from
January 1st to June 30th, 1960 compared to the various Budget
estimates for this service. It was noted that welfare was being
granted to 49 employable heads of families and that 367 persons
received direct relief during the month of ~une.
Resolution re 10, MacBain
Grant in lieu Allan
of taxes
"THAT the attached resolution, signed for the
purpose of identification by the mover hereof,
be and the same is hereby approved, and shall
be presented to the Welland County Council
and the Ontario Municipal Association for their
adoption and support thereof."
Carried.
L;t. dy' a Lane
Fire Debt,
A. A. MacBain
Resolution approved by the Municipal Council of the Township of
Stamford for submission to the Ontario Municipal Association.
WHEREAS Municipalities received grants in lieu of taxes from
otherwise non-taxable government agencies for their use and
occupancy of lands within such municipalities;
AND WHEREAS such grants are rarely equivalent to taxes based upon
assessment of the said lands and municipalities are thereby
penalized in the loss of revenues;
AND ~tEREAS by the 1960 Amendment, Section 87 (lb) of the Assess-
ment Act provides that the evaluation of all properties for which
payments in lieu of taxes are paid by the Crown in right of
Ontario or any Board, Commission, Corporation or other Agency
thereof, or the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario,
shall be added to the aggregate valuations of the municipality
for the purpose of County rates which are required to be paid
by the municipality to the County;
AND WHEREAS the Assessment Act provides by Section 237 thereof
for payment in lieu of t~xes or services rendered by the Crown
in right of Canada to a municipality, but does not contain a
provision requiring the same to be added to the aggregate valua-
tion of the municipality for the purpose of County rates;
AND WHEREAS the inclusion of payments in lieu Of taxes from' ehe
Crown in right of Ontario and the exclusion of payment~ in lieu
of taxes from the Crown in right Of Canada operates as a gross
inequity;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township
of Stamford resolves:
(a) THAT the Legislative Assembly of the province of Ontario
-be petitioned to amend Section 87 (lb) of the Assessment
· !Act to add after *'by the Crown in right of Ontario", the
words "and in right of Canada'*;
(b) THAT thiS~Resolution be presented to the Ontario Municipal
Association in convention assembled to request its formal
adoption and support, and to the Council of the County of
Welland for its endorsation.
11. Allan
MacBatn
"THAT we accept the invitation from the Lundy~
Lane Fire Dept. and all members of Council
attend if possible."
Garried.
OB-CC-40 12. Allan
Rates Corfield
By-law 13. Corfield
2524. Allan
By-law 14. MacBain
2525. Allan
By-law 15. Allan
-2.526. Corf. ield
Increased . .16. Corfield
Speeds. Allan
"TItAT we accept the OB-CC-40 rates for Town-
ship equipment used in the Road Department
and that Engineer be authorized to purchase
new equipment for which tenders have been
accepted to the value of $28,373.80."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2524, 1960. A By-law to authorize
the const~n~ction of certain works as local
improvements under the provisions of The Local
Improvement Act." Read a first and second
time. .' '
"BY-LAW No. 2525, 1960. A By-law to provide
for the borrowing of money pending sale of
debentures." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2526, 1960. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the llth
day of July, 1960 between the Corporation of
the Township of Stamford and Kerrio Contract-
ing Company." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
"THAT the Engineer be instructed to contact the
Highway Dept. in reference to the increase in
speeds on Lundy's Lane, and ask that they be
changed to original speed of 30 miles. Also,
ask for lights controlling traffic at Montrose
and Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
Items Tabled The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated:
Dust - No.
8 Highway.
Sign - QEW
& McLeod.
1. Letter from Mrs. A. H. Tiplin re: dust nuisance along No.
Highway. The Engineer was requested to discuss the complaint
with representatives of the Department of Highways to see if
some arrangement can be made for remedial action.
2. Letter from the Dept. of Highways re: sign at the inter-
section of the Queen Elizabeth Way and McLeod Road, The letter
will be referred to the County of Welland for their assent and
the Engineer was requested to reply to the letter from the
Highways Department.
3. Letter from the Clerk relative to the use of interest
earned on Perpetual Care Capital funds to provide permanent
driveways throughout the Cemetery. This matter was tabled until
certain approval can be secured from the Department of Health.
4. Letter from the Sun Oil Company Ltd. relative to their
extension of a sidewalk in front of the property which they
recently acquired from the Veterans Land Act Authorities,
included in Registered Plan 223 and fronting on Lundy's Lane.
5. Letter from the Solicitor relative to an account incurred
as a result of the Town & Country Subdivision liesring before
the Ontario Muntci al Board. A report will be brou ht in on
this matter by the Ehairman of Finance at a future m~eting.
Perpetual
~are Funds
Sun Oil Co.
Hearin
biaraldo
Draft Cons.
By-law.
Adi ourn.
6. Letter from the Solicitor relative to restrictions on the
former Maraldo property on Lundy's Lane. This matter will be
discussed with the Consolidated Restrictive By-laws for North
and South Stamford.
7. The Draft Consolidated Restrictive By-laws for North and
South Stamford were tabled and will be considered at a special
meeting to be called by Council.
17. Allan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
July 18th at 7:30 p.m. or if sooner called
' by the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 9:45 P.M.
July 11,1960. ~- ~ ~ ~/~~L~ ./ ~
Reeve Clerk
55. ASp a of Council was held Tuesday, July 12th, 1960 at
10:30 a.m. in Stamford District Board of Education Board Room,
in connection with conciliation proceedings requested by the
National Union of Public Employees, Local 425. The conciliation
proceedings were authorized by the Department of Labour in accor-
dance with The Labour Relations Act, R.S.O. 1950, Chapter 194 as
amended by 1954 Chapter 42.
~.resent
Mr.Acton
Miss LaMarsh
Conclusions
Easter
Monday.
E. E. Mitchelson
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
W. A. Actgn
W. J. McGuire
Alphonsus MacKin~on
J. W. Wilson
Cecil Goring
William Ellison
Stanley Klipich
J.V. L~4arsh
C. H. Eidt
A. Co'Huggins
Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Conciliation represen-
tative for the National
Union of Pub.Employees
Conciliation Officer
appointed by the Dept~
of LaboUr
President, Local 425
Secretary, Loca~ 425
Treasurer, Local 425
Neg.Com. Local 425
Neg.Com. Local 425
Twp. Solicitor
'i~p. Engineer
Twp. Clerk
On behalf of Local Union 425, Mr.. Acton outlined the points at
issue in respect to the renewal of the contract which expired on
March 31st, 1960o In outlining these issues he presented the views
of the Union.
Miss LaMarsh, acting as spokesman for the Township Council, ex-
pressed the municipal position in respect to the items under dispute
After several private conferences of the Employees Union and the
Township Council, the following conclusions were reached and agreed
~pon by both sides in respect to thc i~ucs in dispute:
1. The contract is to include Easter Monday as a legal paid
holiday.
Union Conf.
H.g.Watson
Operation &
Maintenance
Female Clerks
Janitor~
Medical Care
Letter of
Intention
Weekiv Pay
Sick leave
Adjourn
July 12,1960
56.
Pr,__esent
2. The Council agreed to add Schools, Seminars and Conferences
to the section dealing with leave of absence for Union delegates
to attend Union Conferences.
3. Agreement was reached that Harold E. Watson is to be with-
drawn from the Union but the three Assistant Foremen are' to
remain as members of the Union.
4. In respect to operation and maintenance, it was agreed that
when employees work as machine or diesel operators for 75% of
the time employed they will be paid on the basis of 100% of the
wages called for by such employment. If their employmenu on
machines is less than 75% of the full time they are to be paid
at the higher rate only for the time a~tually worked on the
machines. '
5. Agreement was reached in respect to rates of pay for the
Female Clerks and employees of the Engineering Department.
6. The rate of pay for Janitors is to remain at the level
originally suggested by the Council.
7. It'was agreed that Section 15(b) in the old agreement
dealing with medical care for retired employees should be
rescinded as the Township is unable to provide these arrange-
ments through Physicians' Services Inc.
8. The Council agreed to give the Union a letter of intention
in respect to the following items:
(a) To inaugurate the system for weekly pays on Friday of each
week commencing January 1st, 1961.
(b) The Council will study the by-law governing Sick Leave
and Sick Leave Credit Gratuities to determine if the applicable
by-law can be amended to provide benefits similar to that being
granted by neighbouring municipalities.
After the above agreements were made it was decided that the
negotiating Committee would refer the decisions reached at
the meeting to their membership and the Solicitor agreed to
prepare a draft agreement in accordance with all the decisions
reached and submit same to the Union and Council for their
perusal and execution if satisfactory. There being no futher
business the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned
Reeve
Hour 6: O0 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, July 18th,
at 7:30 p.m.
. Clerk
1960
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Minutes 1. Corfield
Allan
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held July llth,
1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Licenses 2. Corfie!d
Allan
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Albert Futo, 2537 Stanley Ave.(Tourist Camp),
Ivan Popovich,4780 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)
Clarence E.Thompson,750 McDougall Cres.,
(Taxi-cab Driver),
Bertalan Kossuth, 1475 Robinson St. (Taxi-
cab O~ner),"
Carried.
Tender- 3. Corfield
Arena Keighan
"THAT the tender of Parent Roofing of Dorchester
Road for roofing part of the Rink be accepted
at a price of $1803.50."
Carried.
Sidney St. 4. Ke[ghan
Corfield
"THAT the Engineer be instructed to block off
the one foot reserve at the easterly end of
Sidney Street."
Carried.
J.N.~llan Park 5.
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the new Township Park at the corner of
Stanley Avenue and Welland River Boulevard be
and the same is hereby named "The John N.Allan
Par~' in recognition of his twenty-two years
service on Stamford Council and that the
Chairman of Parks arrange for an informal
opening of this Park on Sund~y, July 24th.at
1:30 p.m." ,'
·-~ Carried.~'
Munro Park 6. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the new Township Park at Katar and Rideau
near the new Westlane High School be and the sam~
is hereby named "The Gustavus (Gue) Munro park"
in recognition of the late Mr. Munro's twenty-
seven years service to the Township as Treasurer
and that the Chairman of Parks arrange for an
informal opening of this Park on Sunday, July
24th at 4:00 p.m."
Carried..
Garner Rd. 7. Cotfield
extegsion Keighan
"THAT re Garner Road extension, Council agrees
to purchase 100 ft. in lieu of 66 ft. Price
of 100 ft. ~ $1500.00 as right-of-way over
railway tracks on Garner Road from north
limit of Township Lot 8 to Warner Road."
Carried.
Items Tabled The following items on the agenda were table for the reasons
indicated:
,Petition 1. Petition from the residents of Montrose Road and Green's
Corner re establishment of a park ~nd swimming pool in that
area. The Chairman of Parks will take the matter of a park
Petition
Cont'd
Cemetery
Driveways
D.D.Irwin
Account
Maraldo
Merger
Committee
H.E .p .C .-
Carlton Ave.
Ad__i ourn
July 18, 1960
Present
in this area under advisement and the provision of a swimming
pool will be referred to the 1961 Council.
2. Letter from the Township Clerk re the use of interest
earned on Perpetual Care cemetery funds to construct asphalt
driveways in the cemeteries. This letter was tabled until
further information is secured from the Department of Health.
3. Letter from the Township Solicitor re an account of D.D.
Irwin of Fred Page Higgins & Company. The account was rendered
in connection with the hearing held by the Ontario Municipal
Board in respect to the application to register the second part
of the Town and Country Estates subdivision°.' The account is to
be considered by the Chairman of Finance who wfll report
thereon to Council. '-'
4. Letter from the Township Solicitor re restrictions applicab~
to the Maraldo property on the south side of Lundy's Lane. This
matter will be dealt with by the Council when the consolidated
restrictive by-law~,prepared by the Niagara Falls & Suburban
Area Planning Board, are,considered at a special meeting to be
held shortly.
The Clerk advised Council in respect to the following matters:
1. That the Merger Committee would meet the Deputy Minister
of Municipal Affairs on Wednesday, July 20th, 1960 for the
purpose of discussing the recommendations made by the Consultants
engaged to bring in a merger survey.
2. That the Township had received a deed from the Hydro-
Electric Power Commission of Ontario required for the extension
of Carlton Avenue from Con~in Crescent to Dunn Street. A by-law
to dedicate this property along with four other parcels of
property secured for this extension will be prepared for the
next meeting. It is expected that preliminary grading operations
on this extension will commence very shortly preparatory to the
actual road construction.
8. Cotfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
July 25th, at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called
by the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour 8:38 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, July 25th,
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
S. Cotfield Councillor
1. Allan
Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meetings held July 12th
and 18th, 1960 be adopted as printed,"
Carried.
Finance.
2. Allan
Corfield
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
} E.S.Fox
Relic!
Genera.!
Roads.
Financ_.___.__~e
Licenses
Cashmore-
Sw*main tender
Cashmore-
Wm'main tender
E.S .FOx..
3, Corfield
MacBain
4- ,MacBain
~llan
5. MacBain
Allan
6. MacBain
Cotfield
7. Corfield
Allan
8. Cotfield
Keighan
9. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
July 22nd,1960, as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to $6,576.26."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General accounts dated
July 22nd,1960, as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to $256,849.82."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
July 22nd, 1960 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to $10,452.95."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise and
resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Clara Stern, 537 Portage Rd.N. (Hairdressing),
Biamo~te Bros.& J.Strange,3~02 Lundy's Lank
(Tourist Camp),
Frank parker, Montrose at Mountain Rd.(Touris~
Camp),
John F. Mallett,1440 Houck Drive (Sightseeing
Driver),
Stephen Sherlock, 4864 Lua~dy's Lane (Sightseeing
~er)."
Carried.,
mTHAT Council accept the tender of Cashmere
Construction Co. of $3471.06 more or less for
sewermain constructinn being the lowest tender
at the unit prices tendered."
Carried.
"THAT Council accept the tender of Cashmere
Construction of $970.80 more or less for water'
main construction being the lowest tender, at
the unit prices tendered."
Carried,
Champion Oil
Tag Days- 11.
Cancer Society
Civic Holiday 12.
PlbR.InsDector 13.
PavinR tenders 14.
By-law 2527 15.
Offer of 16.
Mr, Donald Kennedy addressed the Council on behalf of E.S.Foz ~Items Tabled
Plumbing & Heating in connection with the barricade which Council
authorized to be placed on the east end of Sidney Street. tie 'Capri .
advised that trucks of the company and delivery trucks used the ,- Motel
front entrance of their establishment from Valley Way.
There were nc trucks using Sidney Street. The only vehicles
using this street were, perhaps, half a dozen cars owned by the
employees. The Engineer was directed to investigate the
possibility of providing access from Sidney Street to the employees
of the company and Mr. Kennedy was requested to contact the
petitioners to see if some mutual arrangement could be w6rked out.
10. Keighan
Allan
"THAT Council agree to the request of Champion
Oil Co. to return Lot #7 in the Industrial Sub-
division to the Township, which was recently
purchased by the Company, and that all expenses
Incurred be paid by the Comp~qy, and that the
Solicitor be authorize~ to prepare the necessary
· deed. .'
Corfield
Allan
"THAT the request from the Greater Niagara Unit
Canadian Cancer Society for tag days on Sept.29
and 30 and Sat., Oct. 1, be granted."
Carried.
Allan
MacBain
"THAT Aug. 1st be declared Civic Holiday in
Stamford To~mship and M~icipal Offices be
closed."
Carried.
Keighan
Corfield
"THAT the Plumbing Inspector be authorized to
attend the Annual Association of Plumbing Inspec-
tors and Affiliates being held at the Empress
Hotel, Peterborough, Ont; from Sept.20-23,1960."
Carried.
Keighan
Corfield
MacBain
Corfield
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call tenders
for asphalt paving of cemetery driveways. Tenders +'
to be received up until 12 neon, 8th August,1960."'
Carried. .!.
"BY-LAW No. 2527, A By-law to authorize the
execution of an agreement dated the 25th day of
July, 1960 between the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford and G.Parent Roofing. Read
a firs,t, second and third time and passed.
"THAT Council approves the offer of purchase
between the Corporation and Leslie Construction
and Investment Limited and that the Clerk be
directed to bring in a by-law fu~ the execution
of the said offer on August 2nd, 1960."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated: ,
1. A letter from the Capri Motel owner requesting the removal
of trees on a vacant lot. The Engineer will investigate this
request and report to Council at the next meeting.
D.D.Irwin
Marald____~o
Stamford
South & North
Niag.Pen.
Cons.Authority
Items Filed
Cemeteries
Fed.Prop.
Assessments
July 25,1960
58.
Present
Purpose
Leslie
2. A letter from the Township Solicitor re: account from
D.D.Irwin. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Irwin and
point out that a $75.00 payment has been made on this account.
3. Letter from the Solicitor relative to restrictions on the
Maraldo property. This matter will be considered by Council
at a special meeting to be held July 26th.
4. Letter from the Planning Board relative to restrictions
for Stamford South and Stamford North. The proposed by-laws will
be cons ide~ed by council at a special meeting to be held July 26ti
5. Letter from the Niagara peninsula Conservation Authority
1960 levy on Stamford Township. This letter was referred to the
Finance Committee.
The followinK items on the A~enda were ordered filed:
1. Letter from the County Clerk relative to the inspection of
cemeteries through~ut the County.
By-law
528.
Zoning
By-law ·
2. Letter from the County Clerk advising that the Township
resolution relative to assessments of Federal properties and the
use of same for equalization purposes had been approved by the
County Council and their endorsation fom~arded to the Ontario
Municipal Association.
17. MacBain
·Allan
"THAT we now adjourn to meet again August 2n~,
1960 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
July 26,1960.
~resent
Hour 9:00 P.M.
' / ' Reeve . . ' Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was held on July 26th, 1960 cormhen-
. cinK at 4:00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The Reeve explained that the purpose of the meeting was to
consider the final Consolidation of the Stamford South Zoning
By-law. He pointed out that the Planning Director proposed
certain changes in the By-law as the result of the public meeti~
and subsequent meetings of the Planning Board. The meeting woul~
also consider the Stamford North ~onsolidated Zoning By-law and
if acceptable, the Planning Board would arrange for a publid
meeting much the same manner as the meeting held in connection
with the Stamford South By-law.
Before proceeding with the study of the By-laws, the foll0~e
ing resolution was passed in connection with an option to
purchase property from the Leslie Construction and Investment
Limited:
M_inutes
L_icenses
MacBain
Allan
"BY-lAW No. 2528, 1960. A By-lm~ to author-
ize the execution of an Offer to Purchase
dated the 28th day of July, 1960, between
Leslie Construction and Investment Limited and
the Corporation of the Township of Stamford."
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
The Reeve then called on Mr. C. Dowson, Planning Director, for
the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board, and he
explained fully the changes in the Stamford South Zoning By-law
which the Board recommended as a result of the public meeting
and other subsequent considerations. He also explained the
draft by-law for the Stamford North Zoning By-law. After con-
siderable discussion, members of Council agreed with the amend-
ments proposed for the Stamford South By-law. S~bject to a few
monor changes, they also agreed with the Board's proposal for
the Stamford North By-law. It was understood that Council would
pass the Stamford South By-law at the next regular meeting and
submit same to the Ontario Municipal Board for a public hearing.
The Planning Board will arrange for a public meeting in connec-
tion with the Stamford North Zoning By-law and make further
recommendations in respect to this by-law at a future meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Reeve
Clerk
A Regular meeting of Council was held on August 2nd, 1960
commencinR at 7:30 p.m.
i. -Allan
Corfield
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
S. Corfield Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held July
25th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
2. Keighan
Allan
Carried.
"THAT the applications for licenses from
the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Robert Muscarella, 1796 Valley Way -
'(Service Station),
George Protulipac, Thorold Stone Rd.
(Victualling - Fruits & Veg.)
H. Mashford, 658 Drummond Rd. (Victualling -
Fruits & Veg.)
Mrs. tt. Lamb, 2768 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
Home)
Mrs. Roy Factley, 1238 Roberrs St. (Tourist
ltome)
William Romanowich, 1300 Montrose Rd0 -
(Tourist Camp)
Coy W. Dodman, 2040 Dixon St. (Taxi-cab
Owner)."
Carried.
.tL ~
of . K g an
Sidney Mr. Gordon March of 2099 Sidney Street and a group of residents ~ 6 ei h
ptreet.~ of this Street, artended the meeting and discussed the matter . I Cotfield
of closing off Sidney Street at the Easterly end. Mr. March
of the
Street retained since vehicles using the Street to gain access
to the Fox plumbing & Heating building created a nuisance by ! By-law 7. Corfield
raising dust from the road, etc. The Engineer reported that he ,i 2530. Allan
had made a survey of the situation at the direction of CoUncil
andwhile his investigation was not completed in full, he
understood from Mr. Kennedy of the plumbing Company, that
arrangements were being made to provide entry to their prop- By-law 8. Corfield
arty through 'a neighbour's lot. The Reeve finally informed ! 2531. Keighan
the group that Council would retain the barrier at the Easterly
end,of Sidney Street.
Glenholme Mr. Elmer Jacobi of 1354 Glenholme Avenue addressed the Council
& Bellevue in respect to the condition which existed at the dead end of
Glenholme Avenue at the corner of Bellevue Street. From the
information supplied by Mr. Jacobi, and a report from the By-law ~. Cotfield
Engineer, it appears that there are two old cars located on 2532. Keighan
Glenholme Avenue Street allowance. As a result of the dis-
cussion which took place, the Clerk was requested to write to
Mr. Brown, the owner of the cars, and ask him to remove the cars
from the road allowance.
John Juhas Mr. John Juhas of 1974 Scott Street addressed the Council in
respect to an application he had made in respect to a photo-
grapher's License. He indicated that his work consisted of By-law 10. Corfield
taking pictures of events such as weddings, etc., and develop- 2533. Allan
ing the pictures in book form. It was decided that in view of
the fact that his home was located in a residential area that a
license could not be granted.
,: Insurance 3. Corfield
i~ on equipment Keighan "THAT the Clerk be authorized to sign
~i .document re: Motden ~ Helwig Limited By-law 11. Allan
, Insurance Adjuster for Engineering equip-. ~534. Keighan
! ment, as outlined in their letter of
i July 25th, 1960."
Carried.
!
i postal Die. 4. Keighan
' i Cotfield "THAT Council order a new die for our
i postal Meter for the purpose, set down
~! in a letter dated 3uly 26th, 1960 from
!~ the Chamber of Commerce at a cost of By-law 12, Allan
I
~i not more than $15o00," 2535. Corfield
. ' Carried.
i! of Council who wish,
i~ Crowland The Reeve, Deputy-Reeve, and any members
J! MeetinK. were authorized to attend a meeting called by the Council of
(. the Township of Crowland for August 10th at 8 p.m., for the
. purpose of discussing the existing condition of the beaches !~By-law 13. Allan
i within the County of Welland, ,~2536~_~_ Keighan
!i By-law 5. Cotfield
~, 2529. Allan "By-LAW No. Z529, 1960. A By-law to
, -~ authorize the execution of an Agreemen~
between The Corpora~ion of the Township
of Stamford and The National Union of
!{ public Employees - Local No. 425, dated
!i the 25th day of July, 1960." Read a
.I first, second and third ~Lme.aud passed,
"THAT the letter of intent be approved,
re: the Union, as prepared by the
Solicitor."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2530, 1960. Being a restrictive
area By-law." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2531, 1960. A By-law to
rescind various restricted area by-laws
and to remove certain lands within ,the
Township of Stamford from tie provisions
of By-law No. 2350 as 'amended." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2532, 1960. A By-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
dated the 2nd August, 1960, between the
Corporation of the Township of Stamford
and Cashmore Contracting (Niagara) Limited."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2533, 1960. A By-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
dated the 2nd day of August, 1960 between
The Corporation of the Township of Stamford
and Cashmore Contracting (Niagara) Limited."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2534, 1960. A By-law to fix
the salaries and allowances of the
Statutory Officials of the Township of
Stamford and to fix the salaries and
allowances of other employees not being
members of the National Union of Public
Employees - Local No. 425." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2535, 1960. A By-law to dedi-
cate certain lands as portions of a
public highway to be named Carlton Avenue,"
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2536, 1960. A By-law to desig-
nate public park and playground lands,
being Block "D", according to Plan regi-
stered as No. 223 for the Township of
Stamford as "The Gustavus (Gus) Munro Park."
Read a first, second and ~hird ~e and
passed,
Roads. 4. Allan
By-law 14. Keighan ' Corfield "THAT the statement of Roads Accounts
~537. Cotfield "BY-lAW No. 2537, 1960. A By-law to
- designate as a public park and play- dated August 5th, 1960 as presented,
ground certain lands within Township be accepted and the accounts be paid
Lot 219 as "The John N. Allan Park." amounting to $50,202.67."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed. Carried.
Stems The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the General 5. Cotfield
Allan "THAT the statement of General Accounts
Tabled. reasons indicated:
CNR 1. Letter from the Stamford Centre Fire Department re:
Crossing. C.N.R. Crossing at Dorchester Road. The Engineer was in-
structed to consider the matter referred to by the Department
and bring in a report at the next meeting.
Buchanan 2. Letter from the Oakes Drive Motel Limited re: unopened Finance 6. Cotfield
Ave. Road road allowance connecting the East side of Buchanan Avenue Allan "THAT the Committee on Finance do now
Allowance near Range 12. The Company are anxious to purchase this arise and resume the business of Council."
property from the Township if it can be closed up. The
Engineer and Clerk were requested to bring in a report in ~ Carried.
connection with this request at the next meeting. Licenses. 7. Corfield
Keighan "THAT the applications for licenses from
Ad~urn.. 15. Corfield
Allan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again the following be approved and licenses
on Monday, August 8th, unless sooner granted:
Howard Kelly, Stamford Tw~.(Taxi-cab
called by the Reeve."
· Carried. Driver)
S. H. Bateman, 1463 Valley Way (3) Taxi-
1 cab Owner),
-
August ~,1960 ~4 ~/} ~ i ~ Zp ;~ ~ ~ ' Camp) ."
60. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, August 8th, Dealer 8. Keighan
Corfield "THAT the application for a Dealer in
1960, commencing at 7:30 p.m. _~ Second Hand Goods License from Louis
Mignelli, 2561 Ralph Avenue, be approved
Present E.E. MitchelsoB Reeve
,~ R. F Keighan Deputy-Reeve :,
· a condition that the truck will at no
J. N, Allan Councillor
~ time be p~rked on the street."
Councillor
S. Corfield
Carried.
Minutes 1. Allan
" Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meetings held Building 9. Corfield
July 26th andAugust 2nd, 1960 be
adopted as printed." ing Inspector for Building Permits issued
Carried. in the month of July, 1960 in the amount
of $500,597.00."
Finance. 2. Allan
Cotfield "THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts." ~ndivtduals The following individuals addressed Council.in respect to the
Carried° matters indicated:
Mr.Knapp- 1. Mr. A. C. Knapp of 2063 Brookfield Avenue, addressed
Relief 3. Cotfield Brookfield Council in respect to flooding conditions alleged to occur at
Ket~han "T~T the stat_m~..ent of Relief Accounts
dated August 5th, 1960 as presented, be ' the co~e~ of Brookfield Avenue and Barker Street. The
accepted and the accounts be paid amoun~
extent by opening a sewer connection at Brookfield Avenue. The
ing to $234.21." Reeve requested the Engineer to survey the situation and 'bring
Carried, -'
in a eomp et report for the next meeting.
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{, I ~,,h,usu.hl[~ -,'( i,nl ~dlLeh m,i-~ht bu L~k~n Lo pl,'uvJ. du ~.~].j,u]: Lu t.hr
~'~.
c¢c':~. :~-:¢: ~,~ ~szussion, it ~ds directed that tht
~'::e~ ~ :~f~::~. :0 :b,e T~:shi? Solicitor for a report-
of the Drops Farina C.
fer the pavi~ at L~d} ':
this bei~ the lowes~
r~e. ive~, a~ ~e ~it rate oi
~i i ] cy-Drope
~,r'l ester
l,~ix i n;:, .
13, Allan
CorfielC
l;.
Mr.J.Hughes, 2. Mr. J. H. Hughes of 1951 prospect Street informed Council
and cellar during the spring of this year. Council agreed
r ~ that the only way the problem could be corrected was for the
connect with the Township sewer. It was agreed, however, that
the Engineer should survey the matter and bring in a report
concerning action which might be taken to provide relief to the
owners affected.
J.Thompson,
Shirley Ave.
Mr.Gamble
Ambulance
H.R.Johnson
Encroach-
me~ts.
3. Mr. John Thompson of 1146 Shirley Avenue, and Mr. Charles
Davies of 1159 Shirley Avenue, addressed Council in respect to
flooding conditions their area has experienced during the recent li
heavy rains. In addressing the Council in this matter they
reminded Council that the o~rners in this section had submitted
a petition apropos the flooding, at the last Council meeting.
Council directed the Engineer to study the area and determine
what remedial action should be taken. The report will be sub-
mitted to Council and the owners will ultimately be advised.
4. Mr. Hugh Gamble of the Airflight Ambulance Service, addresse
the Council and asked if arrangements could be made to utilize
his ambulance service in our municipality. The Reeve advised
Mr. Gamble that the ambulance question was being considered by
a special committee and it was expected that the committee would
report their findings to Council in the near future.
5. Mr. Hugh R. Johnson spoke in respect to a letter sub-
mitted by the Legal Firm of McBurney, McBuri~ey & Durdan relatbe
to the encroachment of a building owned by him on McMicking
Street and St.Paul Avenue road allowances. According to the
surveyor's sketch attached to the Solicitors' letter, it showed
the deepest encroachment on McMicking Street to be 13'2%".
This measurement gradually tapers down to 4'11". The encroach'
ment on St.Paul Avenue was shown tO be 1'5%". Mr. Johnson
explained that a mortgage on his property was pending but before
the deal could be completed he was required to have some assur.
ante from Council that the encroachment of the building could
continue. After some discussion, it was directed that the
matter be referred to the Township Solicitor for a report, ~The
Township Engineer will also consider the matter and report to
Council. "
Drops Paving ~0. Allan
Tender. Keighan
Writ against 11. Keighan
!ownship. Gotfield
"THAT the Tender of the Drops Paving Co.
be accepted, for the paving at Lundy's
Lane Cemetery, this being the lowest
tender received, at the unit rate of
$6.30 per ton.".
Carried.
Allan
Keighan
"THAT the Solicitor be instructed to act
on behalf of the Township in respect to
a Writ served against the Municipality,
dated August 3rd, 1960."
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2538, 1960. A By-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
dated the 8th day of August, 1960 between,
the Corporation of the Township of Stam°
ford and Drops Paving and Construction
Ltd." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
Bailey-Drope
Dorchester
paving.
Pay periods
Items
T.abled.
Lutheran
Church
Sick Leave
Credits.
Closing of
Dixon St.
~.qarden Pietz
13. Allan
Cotfield
14. Corfield
Allan
"THAT the tender of Bailey-Drope Paving
Ltd. for asphalt paving of Dorchester
Rd. be extended northerly to the C.N.R.
tracks, subject to the approval of the
Dept. of Highways. Approximate tonnage
of asphalt - 805 tons."
Carried.
"THAT Council concurs with letter from
the Clerk in respect to paying all Town-
ship employees up to and including the
Monday preceding the Friday pay day.
This will mean all employees will be paid
for a two week period in 1960 from Tuesday
to Monday inclusive, for each pay period
and pay days to be every other Friday on
a bi-weekly basis. The smne principle
is recommended on a weekly basis commenc-
ing January 1st, 1961."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for
~he reasons indicated:
1. Letter from Our Saviour Lutheran Church re: installation
of sidewalks around Church property. This matter will be
discussed with the subdivider and an endeavour made to secure
funds to carry out the sidewalk construction.
2. Copy of a letter addressed to the Twp.Employees Union -
Local 425, relative to sick leave credits. The Reeve appointed
a committee of Deputy-Reeve Keighan, Councillor Corfield, and
the Clerk, to study the sick leave benefits and bring in a
report to Council.
3. Letter from Oakes Drive Motel re: the closing up of that
portion of Dixon Street East of Buchanan Avenue. The Clerk
advised that Council had considered a by-law to close up this
portion of Dixon Street in 1952, but the by-law had never been
passed. He pointed out that in the event that the street is
closed, the adjacent owners would each have the opportunity of
purchasing 50% of the road allowance abutting the property.
Council ordered that the foll~qing action be taken:
(a) The owner of the Oakes Drive Motel to be advised con-
cerning his option to purchase 50% of the street allowance in
the event it is closed up.
(b) Contact the H~dro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
to determine their interest in closing the Street.
(c) The Engineer to report on the advisability of closing
the road allowance.
(d) The Clerk to arrange to have the weeds cut on the road
allowance°
Mr. Paul Pietz, Warden of the County of Welland, was
in attendance at the meeting and was warmly welcomed by
Reeve Mitchelson. The Warden indicated that he was endeavour-
ing to visit each of the municipal councils in the County
during the year, and brought greetings from the County Council.
August 8,1960.
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presen______~t
15. Allan
Copfield
Minutes..
Licenses
Mr.KnapP
Scott
i! Subdivision.
:.::-'i!
"THAT the meeting adjourn until the next
regular meeting or until called by the
Reeve."
Carried.
'3
R.Hunt
Meeting Adjourned.
P eM'
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, August 15th,
1960, commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
· Councillor
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Copfield
Grading
Dorchester
Road.
Grade
Crossing.
.i W.Worville. ~
!
Allan
Cotfield
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held
August 8th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Allan
Corfield
"THAT the applications for licenses from
the following be approved and licenses
granted:~
Oliver S. Scott, 374 portage Kd.N.
(Victualling -,Restaurant),
p. G. Smith, 3572 Lundy's Lane (Service
Station),
Mrs. N. Coleman, 2542 Gulp St.(Tourist
Home)."
Carried.
Mr. A. C. Knapp of 2063 Brookfield Avenue attended the meeting
in respect to flooding conditions which'recently occurred in
his area of the Township at the corner of Brookfield Avenue
and Barker Street. The Engineer reported that this situation
had been investigated and he was of'the opinion that if a
s~qer connection of approximately 8 feet was made between two
sewermains on Brookfield Avenue approximately between Clare
Crescent and Barker Street, that some. temporary relief would
be provided and it should reduce the flooding conditions in
Mr. Knapp's area.
The Engineer also reported in respect to the flooding conditions
'which occurred in the Scott Subdivision and as a result of the
two reports, the following resolution was submitted and passed:
Sp~ed
Limits.
Increase
Group Ins.
~ T.~Brant
3. Keighan
Cotfield
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to pro-
ceed with his recommendations to attempt ~ Purchasing
to correct flooding conditions in the E AKent.
Scott Street subdivision and the Brookficlt~
area, as outlined in hi8 report of August
15th, 1960." Carried.
Mr. Robert Hunt addressed the meeting and asked if the
Township had a by-lm~ in respect to poll tax. The Reeve
replied that a number of years ago such a by-law had
existed but it had been rescinded and at the present time,
the Township did not have a by-law to tax single men a
poll tax.
By letter dated August 15th, the Engineer reported in connec-
tion with grading Dorchester Road by the C,N.R. Tracks, as
requested by the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Assoc-
iation. His report indicated that the estimated cost to carry
out the work required-would be $1272.48.
4. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT the recommendation from the'
Engineer re: Grade Crossing on Dorchester
Road be accepted, and referred to next
year ' s Council."
Carried.
5. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT a letter of sympathy be sent to
the family of the late William Worville,
who was a loyal employee of this Town-
ship for so many years, expressing the
sympathy of Council."
Carried.
Corfield
Allan
"THAT Council agree with contents of
letter from R. E. Richardson, District
Engineer, re: speed limits on Lundy's
Lane. We advise the Engineer to ask
Mr. Richardson to kindly visit with our
Engineer with a view of having traffic
conditions at Montrose Kd. and Lundy's
Lane looked into."
Carried.
7. Keighan
Corfield
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to make the
necessary arrangements with the Confed-
eration Life Association to increase the
Group Life Insurance benefits by $1,000.00
for all eligible Township employees new
enrolled in the plan."
Carried.
8. Allan
Keighan.
"THAT the recommendation of the Chief
Assessor be accepted, that Mr. T. Brant Jr.
be enrolled as a member in the Ontario
Assessment Officers' Association, and the
fee be paid by the Township for the course,.
at a cost of $50.00°"
Carried~
Cotfield
Allan
"THAT Council authorize the Purchasing
Agent to attend the O.M.A. Convention
on Tuesday, August 30th, 1960 at
Prudhon~ne's Garden Gentre."
Carried.
South End ~ '10. Keighan
Post Office. Allan
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to contact
the Post Master General, drawing to his
attention the need for a Postal Station
at the South End which it was tentatively
suggested might be possible by the Post
Master's representatives in a previous
meeting, when the Unemployment Office was
built on Main Street. Emphasis should be
placed on the need for this in view of
recent thefts of many cheques from the
wail."
Carried.
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Present
Painting ~ 11- Keighan
F.V.Fire Cotfield
Hall.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call
tenders for the painting of the interior
and exterior of the Falls View Fire Hall."
Carried.
Items The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the reasons
Tabled. indicated:
J.W.Gardiner ~ 1. Letter from J. W. Cardiner re: installation of sidewalks
in Registered Plan 164. This matter will be included in the
report to be made by the Engineer and Clerk respecting services
for subdivision, at the next meeting of Council.
VanAlstine ~ 2. Letter from Mr. Wm. M. VanAlstine re: closing of that por-
tion of Dixon Street east of Buchanan Avenue. This letter will
be taken under advisement at the time further reports are re-
ceived from the adjacent owners and the Engineer.
OMB Approval ~ 3. The Clerk reported that the Ontario Municipal Board had
advised that the Local Improvement programme for sidewalks
and one watermain proposed for 1960 had been approved. The
total amount of debentures in this work will be ~ightly less
than $10,000.00.
Prospect St. ~ 4. The Engineer reported on the flooding conditions referred
Flooding. to by Mr. J. H. Hughes on prospect Street at a recent meeting,
· He advised that the problem had been studied and that plans
had been prepared and recommendations made to Mr. Hughes and
the other owners involved indicating how the matter could ~ ~
corrected and what steps,should be taken to alleviate the obl
Adjourn. 12. Corfield
' Keighan "THAT we do now adjou~m to meet on Monday,
August 22nd unless ordered to meet earlier
by the Reeve."
Carried.
Purpose
Discussion
Period.
Provincial
Grants.
tLibrary
0fficials
A Joint Meeting of the bIunicipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls and the To~mship of Stamford was held on August
19th, 1960 co~rsencing at 8:00 p.m, at the Council Chambers of
the City Hall.
City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor F. J. Miller
Alderman I. McCallum,
Alderman H. C. Morton,
Alderman A. J. McKinley,
Alderman G. Martin~
Alderman C. Gregory,
Alderman C. Swayze,
Alderman J. White,
City Manager, W. S. Orr,
City Clerk, D. C. Patten.
Township of Stamford:
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson,
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan
Councillor J. N. Allan
Councillor S. Corfield
Councillor A. A. MacBain
Township Engineer, C.H.Eidt,
Township Clerk, A. C. Huggins.
Mayor Miller acted as Chairman, and explained that the meeting
had been called for the purpose of receiving a report from the
Merger Committee in respect to certain reconnnendations and a
request for further authority to continue with its studies.
He then requested the Secretary of the Merger Committee to read
the prepared report, copies of which had been supplied to all
members and officials of both Councils.
After the Secretary read the report, which requested certain
authorities to proceed with the Merger Study and made certain
recommendations in the event that merger takes place, the Mayor
opened the meeting for general discussion. During the discussion
period, the following questions were raised and answers given as
indicated:
1. Mayor Miller requested infomnation as to the status of
Provincial grants if merger takes place. Alderman Martin,
Chairman of the Merger Comnittee, advised that grants would
continue on the same scale for a period of five years and then
decrease by 20% per year for the next five years until the City
status had been reached.
2. In 'response to a question raised by Alderman Gregory, the
meeting was advised that the wo~d "elected" where it appears
under the heading of Public Library Committee in the first
page, should have read '~ppointed".
3. Alderman Morton asked for reasons as to why the recommendation
only suggested the merger of the City of Niagara Falls and the
Township of Stamford. He expressed the thought that it would
be desirable to include that portion of Thorold Township between
the westerly boundary of Stamford Township and the Welland Canal.
Alderman Martin replied that the Committee felt that merger of
the two municipalities should take effect first, and in the
interim, the planning area could be extended in order that
development could be controlled and our economic region defined.
~ - ............ be submitted
~.,'~i¢"~ferendum 4. Alderman Gregory asked if a referendum would
t + to the electors on the question of a merger. Alderman Martin
advised that the Deputy-Minister of Municipal Affairs had
informed the Committee that a vote was unnecessarY. He added
that the Committee were not making any recommendation to this
question at the present time and expressed the thought that
ultimate action in this regard should be taken by the two
Councils ·
Number on 5. Councillor MacBain, Alderman Morton, and Councillor Cot-
Council. field, raised questions in respect to the proposed number of
eight councillors to be elected to the council. They indicated
that it might be desirable to have a larger council to prop-
erly represent the enlarged area. Chairman Martin replied that
'~ the Committee thought that a Mayor and eight councillors under
~,,, Council-CitY Manager type 9f Government might be adequate, but
""! i agreed to refer the matter back to the committee for further
~ ~ study. Alderman McKinley, a member of the Committee, stated
that the Deputy-Minister of Municipal Affairs had expressed the
thought that nine on a council would be satisfactory and that
· ~.. ! , ~: if the membership is too large, the Municipal Council could
., become cumbersome· He also re-affirmed that the Deputy-Minister
~. had stated that a vote of the ratepayers was not necessarY·
Mayor Miller suggested that the number of members of council
of the municipalities listed on page 18. of the Final Merger
I Report should be secured.
.' proposed Councillor MacBain and Alderman Morton moved a resolution that
l Resolution paragraph 4. on page 2. be amended by subst,Curing the figure
. "10" where the figure "8" occurs, and "5" where the figure
,J occurs, in respect to the number of members of council. This
! motion was finally withdrawn.~
;i Alderman Gregory
~ Report "THAT the re~ort of the Merger Survey
Received. Councillor Corfield
.. Committee be received and the Committee
be authorized to proceed with items
~ ~i requested, and further, that the recom-
mendations made in the Report be approved
with the exception of item 4. dealing
, with the composition and method of
ii election for Council.. Stem 4. to be
fur
ther study and a subsequent rep
Joint
Ambulance
Committee
Industrial
Committee
Joint
Carried UnanimouslY'
Councillor MacMain advised that.the Joint Ambulance Committ~
set up by the Councils of Niagara Fails, Chippawa, and Stamford,'
would like an opportunity to submit a report on the ambulance ~:~
question to a Joint Meeting of the three Councils.
Reeve Mitchelson advised that the Joint industrial Commitce
of which he is thai=man, would like a similar opportunity to
submit ~ repo=t on future industrial promotion·
It was finally agreed that a Joint Meeting of the three
Municipal Councils would be held on Thursday evening, Septembe~
1st at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall. The meeting to be sub]ec~ ~(
the approval of the Council of the Village of Chippawa.
Thanks.
Adjourn.
Alderman Martin expressed the thanks on behalf of the blerger
Conm~ittee for the attendance of the members of the two
Councils on such short notice·
Alderman White
Alderman Morton
"TIi~T the meeting do now adjourn."
P~eeve
63
Present
Minutes.
Finance
~oad____~s
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Relief
Hour P .M.
A Regular Meeting of the bZunicipal Council was held on Monday,
August 22nd, 1960, commencing at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
S. Corfield Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
Corfield
Allan
"TIIAT the minutes of the meeting held
August 15th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Corfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
Allan
MacBain
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
August 19th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$26,823.71."
Carried,
Corfield
Allan
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
August 19th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$6,322.27."
Carried.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
August 19th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$221,666.46."
Carried.
Corfield
MacBain
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
cont' d
Lorenzo
Gatto
Application
License
Refused.
Licenses
Cemetery
Funds.
Express
Deliveries
Truc___ k
Mr. W. J. Meanley of 2084 Dixon Street presented a petition on
behalf of 22 residents in the Dixon, Locus, Edward area of the
Township, which requested relief from flooding conditions which
occurs every time there is a heavy dow~pour of rain. The
Engineer was requested to consider this area in his report and
recommendations to alleviate flooding conditions at various
locations in the Township.
Mr. E.Gatto of 1710 Churches Lane, addressed the Council in
respect to an application for a Hawker & Pedlar's License to
permit him to sell shoes made in Italy, to residents of the
Township. The Council indicated that it was not favourable to
issuing such a license in view of the fact that this type of
operation would conflict with business carried on by retail
establishments located in the Municipality. The following resolu-
tion was then passed:
7. Keighan
Allan
"THAT the application for a Hawker & pedlar
License from Lorenzo Gatto of 1710 Churches
Lane be not approved."
Carried.
8. Allan
MacBain
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Joe Zarra, 3572 Lundy's Lane (Barbershop),
Syd Levy, 2536 Thorold Road(Victualling -
Restaurant),
M.T.Stelmaszynski,3273 Montrose Rd.-(Vic-
tualling - Restaurant)
M.T.Stelmaszynski,3273 Mont~ose Rd.-(Tourist
Camp),
J.Bomans, 3770 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp)
Mrs.Jack Warden,3130-Montrose Rd.(Tourist Home)
Peter Struk,4911 Lundy's Lane (Tourist Camp),
peter Struk,4911 Lundy's Lane (Victualling-poP)
Roland Doucet,4511 ~undy's Lane(Tourist Camp),
Roland Doueet,4511 Lundy's Lane(V
Carried.
9. Allan
MacBain
"THAT the Treasurer be authorized to transfer
the earned interest on the cemetery perpetual
care funds in the amount of $5,846.09, to the
general operating account for the cemeteries,
In authorizing this transfer it is understood
that the funds transferred will be used for th
care of'cemetery lots in the Lundy's Lane and
Presbyterian Cemeteries."
'Carried.
10. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT our Clerk be directed to write to the
Express Traffic Association requesting that
express deliveries be extended to Kalar Rd.
off Lundy's Lane, to serve the new Westlane
Secondary School."
Carried.
Letter from Galloway & Griffiths advised that the Chrysler
Corporation could not supply the truck chassis and cab which
they tendered on and which was accepted by the Municipal Council
In advising on this matter they stated that'delivery could be
made if the Township was satisfied with a substitution of a
5,000 pound front axle in place of a 7,000 pound axle
as ordered. It was determined that the 5,000 pound
axle was not satisfactory and the following resolution
was passed:
Motorville 11. Keighan
Tender Corfield
Ker St. & 12. Corfield
Carlton Ave. Kelghan
SiKns.
R.D.Gale 13. Corfield
& Lot 7. Allan
Items
T_abled.
Civilian
Defence
B.¥-law
Chateau-Gai
~ewers
Dixon Street
Sale of
~ayk Lands
"TIL~T Council accept the tender of
Motorville Car Sales for the supply of
a truck chassis and cab for the sum of
$5,693.47 and that the previous order
from Galloway & Griffiths be cancelled,
due to fact they 'cannot meet our specifi-
cations for this chassis & cab."
Carried. ...
"THAT a stop sign be placed on Ker Street
and Franklin St. as Franklin is a through
street, and at the intersection of
Carlton St. and Corwin Crescent, and that
an appropriate By-law be prepared to
permit."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2539, 1960. A By-law to
author{ze the Corporation of the To~mship
of Stamford to accept a conveyance of
Lot 7, Plan 160 from Robert Douglas Gale."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated:
1. Letter from the Civilian Defence Headquarters at Welland
enclosing a model by-law to establish and maintain an emer-
gency measures Civilian Defence Organization. Attached to
the by-law was a written opinion by the County Solicitor rela-
tive to the form and context of the document. It was ordered
that the by-law and letter from the County Solicitor be referred
to the Township Solicitor for consideration and report thereon.
2. Letter from the Chateau-Gai Wines relative to sanitary
sewer facilities. This matter will be referred to the Engineer
for study and report.
3. Letter from Michael Ricci advising that he was prepared to
purchase one-half of that portion of Dixon Street lying East
of Buchanan Avenue if it was closed up. The question of closing
this unopened street allowance was tabled until further infor-
mation was secured from the Hydro and the Township Engineering
Department.
4. Letter dated August 16th from the Hydro-Electric Power
Co~nission of Ontario advising that the Commission had approved
of a sale to the Township of approximately 4.62 acres of land
within Township Lot 56 which the Council propose to use for time
establishment of a park. The Clerk advised that the Department
of Municipal Affairs had requested ~ppraisals of this land and
the land owned by Leslie Cons=ruction and Investment Ltd. and
that such appraisals had been secured and forwarded to the
Department. The matter was tabled until final approval is
secured from the Department to purchase the park lands proposed.
Winter Works
proBrar~me
0.M.A.
Resolutions.
Adiourn.
Aug.22,1960.
64
5. Letter from the Department of Municipal Affairs enclosing
details of the Municipal Winter Works Incentive programme for
1960-61. The information was tabled to permit the Engineer to
study same and bring in recommendations for a winter works
programme.
6. A pamphlet setting out 129 resolutions which will be con-
sidered by the Ontario Municipal Association at its Convention
at prudhommes from August 28th to 31st inclusive, was tabled
to permit members of Council to study the resolutions se~ out.
14. Corfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again
at the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Reeve ' / ~ Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Friday, August 26th,
1960 commencing at 4:00 p.m.
C.Lundy ~ 5.
-Course.
/\
Dixon St. 6.
Report.
By-law ~ 7.
2524.
Items
Tabled.
Keighan
b~cBain
"THAT Mr. Cecil Lundy of the Treasurer's
staff be authorized to take the course for
training of [~nicipal Clerks and Treasurers
conducted under the auspices of Queen's
University, the cost of $60.00 to be paid'
by the Municipality."
Carried.
Keighan
Corfield
"THAT the recommendations contained in the
Engineer's report of August 26th re:
closing of Dixon St. road allowance be
approved and placed on file."
Carried.~
Keighan
Corfield
"BY-lAW No. 2524, 1960. A By-lm~ to
authorize the construction of certain
works as local improvements under the
provisions of The Local Improvement Act.
Read a third time and passed.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated:
Prese.n~
Minutes. 1.
Victualling 2.
License
1659 Byng 3.
& 2842
Lundv ' s Lane
Sewage &
Sanitation
Conv ent ion
Cotfield
Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
Cotfield
Keighan
Cotfield
MacBain
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the ~inutes of the meetings held
August 19th and 22nd, 1960 be adopted
as printed." .' '
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Victualling
(Restaurant) License from Mrs. Shirley
Pulver & Mrs. Helen Ireland, Town&
Country Plaza, be. approved.and license
granted."
Carried.
No. 20
Highway.
Industrial
Sign s.
A_jdiourn.
1. Letter from the Traffic Control Engineer of the Department
of Highways dated August 23rd, 1960, advising that they would
be pleased to meet ~ith Township officials with respect to
traffic problems on No. 20 Highgay. The Engineer will make
arrangements fo~ the date of this meeting.
2. Letter from the Industrial Department of the Chamber of
Commerce dated August 25th, concerning a sun, ey which had been
made of signs featuring industrial lands available for sale or
lease. This matter will be discussed with Mr. J. A. Montgomery
Manager of the Industrial Department, at the next meeting of
Council on September 6th.
8. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on '.['uesday,
Sept. 6th at 7:30 p.m. or until called by,
the Reeve."'
Carried.
"THAT a letter be sent to 1659 Byng Ave. Meeting Adjourned.
asking cars be'taken off Township right-of-
way, and that lot.be cleaned up to confo~n Hour: 5:00 P.M.
with surrounding property. A letter also
Reeve' '~ Clerk
Ca~ried', '~' , ~ ,
"THAT the Engineers one member of his staff
and one member of Council be authorized to
attend the Sewage & Sanitation Convention
in Niagara Falls on October Z3rd to 26th,
1960." Carried.
present
Chairman
Purpo. s.q
~mbulance
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls, the Tovmship of Stamford, and the Village of
Chippawa was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on
Thursday, September 1st, 1960 at 7:30 p.m.
City of Niagara Falls
Mayor Franklin J. bliller,
Alderman I. McCallum,
Alderman C.
Alderman G.
Alderman C.
Alderman A.
Alderman G.
Swayze,
Martin,
Gregory,
J. McKinley,
White,
Alderman H. Morton,
City Manager, W. S. Orr,
City Clerk, D. C. patten,
City Engineer, S. price,
City Treasurer, H. Dickson.
Township of Stamford.
Reeve Edward E. Mitchelson,
'Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan,
Councillor J. N. Allan,
Councillor S. Cotfield,
Councillor A. A. MacBain,
T~. Engineer, C. H. Eidt,
Twp. Clerk, A. C. Huggins.
Village of Chippawa
Reeve J. W. MacKenzie,
Deputy-Reeve H. Clarke, ~
Councillor James Ives,
Councillor George Kulka,
Village Clerk, R. T. N. Callan.
The meeting was chaired by Mayor F. J. Miller.
In opening the meeting the Mayor explained that the meeting ~
had been called to consider the reports from the Joint Committee
set up for Ambulance Service, Tourist & IBdustrial, and Trans-
portation System.
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Mayor Miller then called on Councillor A. A. MacBain, Chairman
of the Joint Ambulance Committee, to present his report on
Ambulance Service for the Greater Niagara area. Councillor
MacBain read a comprehensive report on ambulance service and
concluded the report by stating that the Councils would have
the following alternatives in providing for ax~ulance service:
(a) Continue the ambulance service as it is at present.
(b) Increase the subsidy substantially to the present operat-
or and expect in return a hi~her standard of ambulance service.
(c) Enter, themselves, into the business of operating a
municipal ambulance service.
He stated that in the opinion of the Committee, the present
operator, Mr. 11unt, is diligently trying tQ provide the best
Ambulance
Cont'd
TOURIST &
3NDUSTRIAL
ambulance service finances will pe~nit. Itis vehicles are not
first class and he does not employ sufficient full time men.
· The Committee is further of the opinion that co~pctition would
not improve ambulance service in the area and it predicts that
the present subsidy for this service will have to be rancreased
next year even to maintain the present se~xice. In respect to
the second alternative, the Co~rsittee has in mind a considerably
higher type of service than presently available, which envisages
the operator being required to have three drivers available at
all times in order that the first ambulance can be dispatched
with its driver and helper immediately upon receipt of a call
and if another call came in there would at least be a driver for
the second unit and he could pick up a spare helper before pro-
ceeding to an accident. This type of coverage to be available
on the basis of 24 hours a day. To provide this service a new
first class ambulance would have to be supplied tq the op'erator
at a cost to the Councils of $12,000.00. It was suggested that
each unit be equipped with radio in order to operate more
efficiently. To carry this programme out, a subsidy each year
would be about $27,500.00 after the installation of the radios.
In respect to the third alternative, the report suggested that the
cost might be $60,000.00 per year. During the discussion which
took place on the report, Alderman McCallurn asked for information
concerning the frequency of two accidents at one time. Councillor
MacBain stated that this information could not be answered. In
response to a question raised by Alderman Swayze, it was reported
that the Ilunt Ambulance Service had 324 calls from January 1st
to April 27th, 1960. About 35% of these calls were paid by the
patients using the service.
On motion of Alderman Morton and Alderman Swayze, l, lr. Hugh
Gamble was given an opportunity of addressing the meeting. This
motion was carried.
In addressing the meeting, Mr. Gamble stated he has a qualified
St.John's Ambulance man to operate his ambulance and suggested
that Mr. Hunt did not have qualified operators, and that both
operators be given an opportunity to prove the type of service
which could be rendered. He stated that three full time men
would be required and that a grant of $9500.00 should be adequate.
The gran~ would be in addition to charges to be made for each ~
call at the present time. He stated that he has two ambulance
units with an emergency unit available. Alderman Martin asked
Mr. Gamble to provide a full statenlent in respect to how an
ambulance service could be operated on a grant of $9500.00. Mr.
Gamble agreed to provide the statement requested.
On motion of Alde~an McKinley, seconded by Aldez~nan Gregory,
Mr. King was permitted to address the meeting. This motion was
carried.
Mr. King stated he operates an ambulance service and has been
able to collect all fees in connection with ambulance calls. Ilc
stated that he would like his share of ambulance busiaess result-
ing from Hospital calls.
The Mayor concluded time discussion on ambulance, and thanked the
Committee for the report. lie suggested that each Council dis-
cuss the report at their separate meetings and that the matter
. be re-discussed at a Joint meeting of the three Councils after
the Labour Day Holiday.
'TOUIJlST AND INDU.STRIAL
At the invitation of the Chairman, Reeve E. E.'Mltchelson,
~hairman of the Joint Tourist and Industrial Committee, presented
a detailed report on'Tourist and IndustriaL.activiti~e.~c
report advised -- (Cont'd next page)
Tourist &
Industrial
Cont'd.
Bus Trans-
portation
that the Chamber of Commerce had suggested an annual budget of
$21,140.00 for Tourist promotion and $18,375.00 for Industrial
promotion, a total of $39,515.00. tte advised that the past
operations of both Committees had been studied, along with the
suggested budget submitted by the Chamber of Commerce, and as
a result, the Conm~ittee desire to report as follows:
1. The Committee is unanimous in recommending against an
increase in money provided for tourist and industrial promo-
tion from $26,000.00 in 1960 to $39,515.00 for 1961. The
Committee feels that over a fifty percent increase in one year
cannot be considered.
2. The Committee respectfully suggests that the increase in
1961 should not exceed ten percent which means that the total
for both committees would not be in excess of $28,600.00.
3. The Committee recommends that no definite portion of the
tax rate be allocated for tourist and industrial promotion, but
that the money necessary be supplied yearly by the Councils
holding office. It is felt that the proposal of the Chamber
would establish a very undesirable precedent and would undoubtcdl
spread to other grants.
4. The Committee is hesitant to agree that an Assistant blanagcr
for tourist promotion is required at the present time, at a
salary of approximately $6,000.00 per annum.
5. The Committee is not unanimous in a recommendation to
Councils concerning operations for 1961. Some of the members
feel that %ndustrial promotion should be handled directly under
control of Councils, with the establishment of an Industrial
Commissioner and staff in offices separate fr6m the Chamber
premises. These members feel that a reasonably successful pro-
gram could be carried out for approximately $18,000.00 for the
year 1961. These members are convinced that greater effort shoul
be made to promote Industrial expansion and less effort directed
for Tourist Promotion.
Other members of the Committee f~el that the Chamber of
Commerce have done extremely well respecting both tourist and
industrial expansion and favour requesting the Chamber to contim
the operation of both Committees, subject to the following condit]
(a) That if a grant of $28,600.00 is made for the year 1961,
$14,300.00 be used for Industrial Promotion and $14,300.00 for
Tourist Promotion.
(b) That the municipal representatives on each committee be give
a greater share in developing policies and that the conduct of
the affairs of the Committees be more in line with the responsi'
bilities due to partners than in the present method of presenting
policies already determined on for the information of municipal
representatives. Since a considerable proportion of the money
required for both tourist and industrial promotion is provided
the municipalities, their representatives are entitled to par-
ticipate in the development of policies.
Reeve Mitchelson explained that complete unanimity existed in
respect to items 1 to 4, but his Committee were in disagreement
in respect to item 5. After some discussion of the report, it
was agreed that this matter was one to be discussed by the three
Coun~lls in separate ~ess!on. _when conc~,mions were reached, th~
matter can be taken up at a future Joint meeting.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Alderman McCallum submitted a report of the Joint Bus Committee
set up by the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford
Bus Trans-
portation
Cont ' d.
He reviewed the actions of the Con~nittee in respect to con-
ferences held with the Minister of the Department of Municipal
. Affairs and his Deputy, on August 29th, during the O.%LA.
Convention at Prudhommes. As a result of the conference, the
Honourable William Warrender had agreed to write a letter to the
two Councils which would provide the authority to proceed with
the operation of the Bus Transportation System, and that a
Transit Commission would be recognized. He stated that his
Con~nittee would like authority to proceed with the following
matters:
1. To call upon the services of the Bus Commission for advice
and help, but until the Commission is ready to operate that
the Committee carry out the following points.
2. To arrange a loan in the amoun~ of $100,000.00 for"each
Municipality, with the banks of the Municipalities. '
3. We have been advised that our buses will be in Windsor on
the 9th of September, 1960. We, therefore, request that the
Committee be empowered to hire temporary drivers to bring these
buses to Niagara Falls and to arrange temporary insurance cover-
age for this trip.
4. That members of the Bus Committee and the Bus Commission
inspect these buses at Windsor before they are turned over to be
returned to Niagara Falls, on September 9th, 1960.
5. That permission be granted for the Committee to advertise
for and to hire a manager for the Bus Co~mnission and determine
an equitable salary for the Manager.
6. That the Committee be empowered to hire operating personnel
in order to operate this Bus System. Also, if any of the
present C.N.R. Personnel are hired that the Committee be given
power to investigate the possibilities of transferring their
Pension Payments to our na~ System.
7. Pe%~nission to purchase tickets, transfers, fare boxes and
other items which may be required for the operation of the bus
service.
8. To negotiate for garage space, office space, service
facilities and insurance.
9. To make necessary arrangements to cover our Bus System
with insurance,to obCain P.V, Licenses, and to take care of
other items which may come up from time to time. To arrange
as soon as possible to sell advertising space.
10. To arrange a joint inspection and reception co~mnittee for
our buses on the 10th of September, 1960.
The City Manager advised that Mr. Lorne Cureruing, the D,qputy
Minister of Municipal Affairs had phoned him in respect to a
letter he had w~'itten to the Heads of the two Councils. The
letter advised that the Dcpartmeng and the Goverm.enc have
studied the proposed bill to set up the Transit Commission and
that they will not oppose the Bi] 1 when it is presented in
Legislature. The letter will also include a retroactive sec-
tion to cover costs incurred, etc. Further, that the Greater
Niagara Transit Commission will be recognized by the Government.
The City Manager complimcnted Reeve MitchelJon on setting up the
conference with Mr. Warrender and Mr. Cureruing during the
Convention.
Bus Trans-
portation
Cont'd
Meeting
Adiourn.
Sept.l,1960.
6.
Present
Minutes.
Financ______Je
Relief
Roads___._._~.
General
It was moved by Alderman McCallum, seconded by Councillor Cor~ield
that the report from the Joint Bus Committee be received, and
all affairs be turned over to the Transit Commission as soon as
possible· This motion was carried unanimously.
It was agreed that the tenn of the appointees made to the
Transit Commission by the two Councils would be detelm~ined by
each Council at a later date. The Mayor thanked Alderman
McCallum and his Committee for the report and in turn, the
Alderman extended his thanks to the members of the Committee and
the Secretary·
It was moved by Alderman McCallum and seconded by Alderman White
that the meeting adjourn. This motion was carried·
Meeting ~djourned.
Hour P.M.
Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, September 6Uh,
1960, commencing at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain~
Reev~
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
Allan
Cotfield
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held August
26th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Allan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts·"
Carried.
Keighan
Allan
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
September 2rid, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$518.54."
Carried.
finance
Licenses
Building
Permits
Industrial
Signs.
Signs
ADDroved
3274
Merritt
Avenue.
K e ighan
MacBain
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
September 2nd, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$9,528.12."
Carried.
Keighan
Cotfield
"TIL~T the statement of General Accounts dated
September 2nd, 1960,as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$ 249,930.16." C~rried.
Keighan
MacBain
"TItAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Keighan
Allan
"TIIAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Mrs. Naomi Garter, 2674 Lundy's Lane (Tourist
Home),
Mrs. Cora M~qburn, 1626 Mewburn Rd.(Tourist
Home)."
Carried.
Allan
Corfield
"TI~T we accept the report of th~ Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued during
the month of August, 1960 amounting to
$246,650.00."
Carried.
'Mr. Joseph Montgonlery, Industrial Manager of the Chamber of
Commerce, addressed Council in respect to the possibility of
securing pe~mmission of having industrisl signs placed on the
industrial property owned by the To~,mship and on certain main
streets and highways entering the municipality. He stated that
three signs would be desirable on the industrial property owned
by the Tox.rnship. These signs would have to be paid for~ but
approximately 10 signs required on the streets and highways
entering the municipality could be supplied and installed by
the Consumer's Gas Company free of charge. As a result of the
discussion which took place in respect to signs advertising
Stamford for industrial purposes, the following resolution was
presented and passed:
9 · Keighan
MacBain
"TIL~T the suggestion of Mr. Joe ~,Iontgomery,
Industrial Promotion Representative, be
supported by Council re: Industrial signs
on the Queen Elizabeth Highway, and certain
Kings Highways in the Township, at no cost
to the Township."
Carried.
Mrs. Jeanne Labont~ of 3274 Merritt Avenue addressed the Council
in respect to a petition signed by 51 residents of 1,1errinn
Avenue and McLeod Road, which petitioned Council to grant a
license to Mrs. Labont~ to operate a beauty salon in her residence.
located at 3274 Merritt Avenue· Mrs. Labont~ pointed out that
pa3anents on her property were high and that this cost, coupled
with the rent she was required to pay for the beauty shop she
operates at 1850 Ferry Street in Niagara Falls, made it difficult
for her to meet her obligations. The Reeve pointed out that
Mrs. Labonte's residence is in an area of the Township zoned as
Residential (2), and such zoning prohibited the operation of a
beauty salon· After some discussion on the matter, it was
directed that the petition be referred to the Niagara Fa!~s &
Suburban Area Planning Board for a report after a study is made
of ~he petition and the area involved.
S ilvenqood
Crescent ·
Mr. Douglas Beesley addressed the Council on behalf of himself
and two other owners on Si]vez~,ood Crescent in the Baldin Sub-
division. He requested information concerning the date when
roads and sidewalks would he fully constructed on their Street
which was fully developed. It was pointed out that the sub-
divider could not be called upon to complete sidewalks and curbs
throughout the subdivision until such time as 80% of the lots
were built upon. This percentage has not been reached, but the
By-law No. 17. Allan
2540. Keighan
Reeve pointed out that the subdivider has stated that he wants
to complete all road and sidewalk construction in this subdivision
this year. It is expected that definite information in respect
to securing the necessary funds to carry out the construction
will be available in a few days.
Apple Day 10. MacBain
Keighan
Cemetery 11. Corfield
Convention Keighan
Garner Rd. 12. Corfield
Crossing. Keighan
G.Kirley 13. Corfield
Library Keighan
Board.
Amendment 14. Allan
No. 9. Keighan
Italf Track 15. Keighan
Corfield
1960 Election 16,
"THAT this Council approve Sept. 24th,
as Boy Scout Apple Day."
1960
Carried.
"TI{AT a member of Engineer's Dept. and
Chairman of Cemetery Cormnittee be delegated
to attend Ontario Cemetery Convention."
Carried.
"THAT the Board of Transport Commissioners be
requested to issue an order for a public
crossing on Garner Rd. as covered in their
letter of 26th August, 1960."
By-law No. 18. Corfie].d
2541. Allan
Caledonia 19. Allan
Lights. Cotfield
Communica-
tions.
Ilydro
hand
Carried.
"THAT Mr. G. Kirley of 2186 Dorchester Road
be appointed as a member of Library Board
to replace Mr. Park."
Carried.
."THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to
sign the application for'approval of Amend-
ment No. 9 to the Official Plan of the Niagara
Falls & Suburban Planning Area."
Dept.of
Municipal
Affairs
Letter
Carried.
"TIL~T the Engineer be authorized to purchase
a half track for one of our tractors for
snow ploughing purposes for the sum of
$448,50."
Carried.
Paving of
Dorchester
North.
MacBain
Keighan
"Ttt~T at the necP~her ]960 Municipal Election
the Reeve, Deputy-Reeve and five councillors
be elected for only one year in view of the
fact that if the staggered temn was adopted
only two Councillors would be elected in
December, 1961, if merger does not ta~e place
on January 1st, 1962."
Carried.
items
Painting
"BY-IAW No. 2540, ]960. A By-law to amend
By-law 1874~ 1954) as amended, to designate
a part of Franklin Avenue and Co~.xin
Crescent as through streets." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2541, 1960. A By-lax.7 to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 29th
day of August, 1960 between the Corporation
of the To~.mship of Stamford and Joseph Toth-
faluse and Andre~,~ Tothfaluse jr.': ~cad a
first, second and third time and passed.
"TI.~T the P.U.C. be asked to inst~ll street
lights on Caledonia Street-between Weaver
Ave. east to where built p
S
Carried.
The following communications were received relative to the
matters indicated:
1. Letter dated September ].st from the Property Department of
the Hydro-Electric Power Comxnission advising that the Commission
had approved the sale of approximately 193~ acres of land in
Part Township Lots 57 and 59 for a consideration of $1400.00 per
acre. The Township is interested in this land for sewage pur-
poses and approximately one-ha] f the cost for the purchase has
been levied in 1960 and the balance will be levied in 1961 if
approved by next year's Council. The deal with the Hydro is
contingent on securing the approval of next year's Council.
2. Letter from the lionDurable W. K. Warrender, Minister of the
Department of b~nicipal Affairs relative to the proposed
Greater Niagara Transit Commission. He advised that as a
result of several discussions held between the representatives
of Niagara Falls and Stamford that neither his Department nor
the Gove~nment would oppose in principle the joint application
of Niagara Falls and Stamford for special legislation to provide
for the establishment of a Transportation Commission to be known
as the Greater Niagara Transit Comnission. The letter also
advised that it will be necessary to give the legislation a
retroactive effect to ratify arrangements and commitments which
have been, and will be, necessary in advance of the final
passage of the Private Bill.
3. Letter from .the Department of Itighways dated September lot,
authorized the extension of a hot mix paving contract to cover
asphalt paving of Dorchester Road from the Queen Elizabeth Way
north to the C.N.R. tracks at an additional cost of $5,181.50.
The work willbe proceeded with shortly by the Bailey-Drope
Paving Limited, the Company that secured the original contract
for the paving of Dorchester Road between the Queen Elizabeth
Way and Lundy's Lane.
-The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the reasons
indicated:
l. 'Fenders for painting the interior and exterior of the Falls
View Fire Hall. The Fire Committee is processing the tenders
received and a recommendation'will be made at the next regular
meeting of Council.
Chamber
proposal.
Johnson
Encroachment
Taxi
Licenses.
Sewer for
Chateau-
Gai Wines
Ken~ Avenue
Water
Pressure
Bill No.
120.
Draft By-law
re: Civil
Defence
2. A letter from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
relative to the proposal made at a joint meeting of the three
Municipal Councils in respect to Tourist and Industrial Develop-
ment. The letter requested that any action be deferred until
such time as the matter can be discussed by the Board of Direc-
tors of the Chamber. The deferment was agreed upon but the
Chamber will be asked to submit an official reply to the pro-
posals advanced within the next two or three weeks.
3. Letter from McBurney, McBurney & Durdan enclosing type of
by-lawwhich their client would consider satisfactory in
respect to the encroachment of certain buildings ox.med by
Hugh R. Johnson on Township road allowances. The By-lm~ sug-
gested by the Legal Firm would be referred to the Township
Solicitor for a report.
4. Letter from the Township Solicitor re: the possibility of
limiting the number of licenses for taxi-cabs, etc. The Reeve
agreed to discuss the possibility of limiting the number of
licenses for taxies with the Stamford Police Commission at their
next meeting scheduled for later this month.
5. Report from the Engineer relative to the possibility of
extending s~,;er services to the Chateau-Gai Wine Company. A
committee of the Reeve, Chairman of Sewers, and the Engineer,
were appointed to develop the matter further.
6. Letter from the Crawford Fittings (Canada) Ltd. relative
to the low water pressure for their plant located in the
Industrial Subdivision on Kent Avenue. The Engineer recommended
that the watermain on Kent Avenue should be extended through on
Kent to the North end of Belmont Avenue. This extension would
provide better pressure and circulation and could be installed
for approximately $11,300.00. ~It was agreed that this would be
a desirable project to consider under the Winter Works programme
and the Company is to be advised acco*dingly.
7. Letter from the Select Committee on Expropriation inviting
comments on Bill No. 120, being an Act entitled Th~ Land Com-
pensation Act 1960. The letter and Bill will be fo~.mrded to
the Solicitor for a report.
8. Letter from the Township Solicitor reporting on the draft
by-law submitted by the County Council to establish and maintain
an Emergency Measures Civilian Defence Organization. This report
was tabled until the next meeting of Council.
Adjourn. 20. Cerfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again at the
call of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Sept.6,1960.
Hour: P
' ' Clerk
67.
Present
Deputy-
Reeve .
Sign at
Motel.
Keiff~r St.
Residences.
Bldg.Offic.
Conference
Flooding
ReDort.
A Special Meeting of Council was held on Thursday, September
8th, 1960 commencing at 8:00...p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
F,. F. Keigban
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. blacBain
Reeve
Deputy.-P !~eve
Counc il
Council lot
Councillor
1. 1.lacBain
Allan
"TIL~T in the absence of the llceve that the
D,eputy-lleeve take the chair."
Carried.
2. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT our Building Inspector be authorized to
issue a Building permit fo~.' a neon sign to
the owner of the Triple I.[ 1,lotel."
Carried.
The Building Inspector addressed the Council in respect to
applications for six building pen~its by Jas. Climenhage, for
residences on Keif-fer Street as sho~.m on Registered Plan 108.
He reminded Council that the area was zoned Industrial on the
Official Plan and requested authority to deal x.zith the appli-
cations. In discussing the h~atter, Council pointed out that a
restricted area by-law passed at the time the Plan was registered
pennitted the erection of single family dwellings on lots frout-
ing this Street. In the Scope Section of Consolidated Restric-
tive By-law 1,,o. 2350 it provides that all restrictive by-laws
passed prior to By-law No. 2350 shall remain in full force and
effect. In consequence, although the To~n~ship Council objects
to residential development on this Street, we are in a position
that a building pentit cannot be refused. in view of the dis-
cussion which took place at the public hearing of the proposed
Stamford North Restrictive By-law, the Reeve advised that he
would confer with Mr. Climenhage and point out Council's objec-
tion to residential construction, as well ~s the fact that a
difficulty might be experienced later on when the new Zoning
By-law for Stamford North is passed.
3. Keighan
Corfield
"THAT the Building Inspector and one member
of Council be authorized to attend the
Ontario Bldg. Officials Association Conference
in Windsor on October 6th & 7th, 1960."
Carried.
At the request of the Reeve, the Engineer submitted a
comprehensive brief relative to bas~nent flooding in various
areas of the Township. Th~ report was carefully reviewed and
many questions were asked by the members of Council. It was
noted that the Engineer recommended that Items 1 to 5 in the
Report be included in the 1960-61 Winter Works Progranm~e. All
five items will be included in a proposal for a Winter Works
Programme which the Engineer will be submitting to Council at an
early date. After the study of the brief had been completed,
the Reeve and members of Council expressed their thanks to the
Engineer for the efforts of the Engineering Department and h4,n-
self for completing the excellent report.
Plan No.
!56.
Adjourn:
'i' Sept.8,1960.
present
Minutes
Licenses
At the request of Mr. Frank E. Heximer, the sidewalk re-
quirements specified in the Agreement for Registered Plan 156
were studied. As a result of the study, it was determined that
if the affected owners would sign waivers to the effect that
sidewalks be built on Dell Avenue North of i4argaret Street, anti
that a curb only be built on the East side of Joyce Avenue, that
the Council would agree to an amenchnent to the subdivision agree-
ment. Mr. lteximer is ~o be advised accordingly.
4. Corfield ·Allan
"THAT the meeting do now adjourn."
Carried.
Meeting Adj ourned
. Hour: 10:20 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 12th,
commencing at 7:30 p.m.
1. Allan
Corfield
2. MacBale
Keighan
Clerk
1960
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"T[~T the minutes of the meetings held Septem-
ber 1st, 6th and 8~h, 1960 be adopted as
printed."
Carried.
Public 3. Allan
Gara~%e Lic. Keighan
St.Andrew
Avenue
Sidewalk.
"TI{AT the applications for Taxi Licenses from~
the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Harold Williams, 845 Stanley~ve. (Taxi-cab
Driver),
Wm. L. Robertson, 2434 Bellevue St. (Taxi-cab
Driver),
Leo J. DeMarsh, 1813 Leonard Ave. (3) Taxi-
cab ~,mer),
James C. Manson, 1527 Palmer Ave. (Taxi-cab
Driver)."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from Vingenzo DelGobbo, 3537 Thorold
Rd. be approved and license granted."~
Carried.
Mr. Robert Thomas of 101 St. Andrew Avenue and a delegation
of residents from this Street attcnded the meeting and Mr. Thomas
addressed the Council on their behalf in respect to the elevati0m~
of the sid~qalk which was recently constructed on St. Andrew Aven'
St.Andrew
Sidewalk
Cont'd.
Painting
Tenders.
Traven
Son.
Gamb 1 e
_Ambulance
'Fires &
Tubes
Account
l'lanning
Doard.
By-law No.
.;543.
lte advised that the residents of his Street were unhappy
with the elevation of the walk since it gives the appqarance
of their properties being low. He also stated that they con-
sider the height of the sidewalk c~;eated a dangerous hazard
for children and that drainage problems will Be created. At
the request of the lieeve, the Engineer explained that in his
opinion~ the dwellings erected on this Street wcL'e not bui]t to
the requirements of the Township since their cellar elevation
should have been related to the cro~.m of the road metal. lie
also stated that practically all sidewalks in the Township are
constructed in such a way that they are 6" above the crox.~a of
the road. In this particular case, drainage had been provided
by installing tiles under the sidewalk. The Engineer mentioned
that the Engineering Suz~ey Party x.~ill contact the o~,,~.ers o£
property along this street and make suggestions to overcome any
difficulties that they might have. The Reeve, Chairi~an of
Sidewalks, and Engineer, will carry out an inspetition of this
sidewalk and report back to Council. During the discussion of
this matter by Council, the suggestion was made that the Solici-
tor prepare a By-law which will provide that contractors must
build basements to an appropriate elevation which will be
related to the crown of the read.
The four tenders for painting the interior and exterior of
the Falls View Fire Hall tabled from last week were considered,
and the following resolution passed pertaining thereto:
4. Keighan
Corfield
"TIL~T the Tender of Traven & Son, Crmqford
St., Stamford ~.~. re: painting of the Falls
Vi~ Fire IIa]l be accepted, according to
prices submitted, since this would seem to
be a realistic price for the work to be done,
as compared to the lowest tender."
Carried.
Mr. Ilugh Gamble attended the meeting in respect to a
letter written by the Legal Finn of Matthews & Matthews to the
Tox.mship, relative to ambulance service. The :leeve advised
Mr. Gamble that the letter from his lawyers would be considered
at the time Council further studies ambulance service.
5. Keighan
Corfield
"TI{AT we authorize the payment of one-half
of the account submitted by De]aney's 'Fire
& SeFvice Centre Ltd. for tires and tubes
required for the new bu:~es of the Municipal
Transportation System, in a total amount of
$6,650.46."
Carried.
Mr. Conroy~ nowson, Director of the Niagara Fails & Subnrban
Area Planning Board, artended the meeting and addressed Council
in respect to the proposed By-law to consolidate restrictions
concerning the use of property for the nrban part of Stamford
Township between the Queen E]izabeth Way and Mountain Road,
explained several features of the By-law and advised that a
~cond By-law would cancel the old restrictive by-laws governing
development of the urban area included in the new By-law.
6. Allan
MacBale "BY-lAW No. 2543, ]960. A By-law to amend
By-law 2530 (].960)." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
2544. Allan "BY-I~W No. 2544, 1960. A By-law to rescind
' certain restricted area By-laws and to
remove certain lands within the To~rnship
of Stamford from the provisions of By-law
2350 (1959) as amended.~' P. ead a first,
second, and third time and passed.
B.~nne. r 8. Keighan
MacBain
By-law.
By-law
2542 .._
"THAT the request of J. A. Climenhage, to
place a banner across Drummond Rd. at
CherrFgood Road, from Sept. 17th to Oct.
16th, 1960, be approved, subject to usual
conditions established in previous years."
Carried.
The following By-law was passed to appoint Fir. H. G. I(ir]
to the Stanlford Public Library Board in place of Mr. John H.
who has moved from the Municipality:
Concert
9. MacBain
Allan
10. Corfield
Keighan.
"BY-LAW No. 2542, 1960. A By-law to amend
By-law No. 2513, 1960." Read a first,second
and third time and passed.
"T[L~T Council agrees to sponsor tile Concert
to be given by St.Ann's SFnphonic Band of
Niagara Falls. Concert to .be given on Thurs-
day evening, Sept. 22rid. An Ad be placed in
The Evening Review giving place and time.II
Carried.
Loan to
Transit
Comm.
11. MacBain
Corfield
"TI~T the Corporation loan to the Greater
ara Transit Commission the sum of Five
Thousand Dollars,"
Carried. :,
Informe-
r ion.
Re-Hearing
Dept. of
It iKhways.
Select
Committee
Johnson
Encroach-
ment,
The following infom~mtion was received by Council:
1. Letter from the Ontario Municipal Board addressed to the Town'
ship Solicitor and dated September 9th advised that an Appoint-
'meet for re-hearing the Department of Highways application for
closing roads crossing the Queen Eliz~oeth Way had been set for
October 4th at 10:30 a.m. at the Stamford Police Administration
Building. The Clerk was requested to contact the local Member
and endeavour to arrange an appointment With the Minister of
Highways in order that the Townshtp's objection to the proposal
of the Highways can be submitted.
2. The Township Solicitor reported orally in respect to the
Notice and proposed Bill. No. 120 which had been received from
the Select Co~nittee on Expropriation appointed by the Legis-
!ature~
3. The
letter from
the encroachmen{
on McMicking Stm
Johnson
Encroach-
ment
Coni'd.
School &
01.~ Approval
Items
Tabled.
Cyanamid
Dust.
Gamble
Letter.
Nestlane
Sidewalk.
Wanless St.
Founda-
tion.
the type of by-law proposed by the So} icj. tors. Tt was agreed
that the type of by-law submitted was not an acccptab]~
and that the matter would have to he tabled until we receive
some advice from the Department of llighways as to their recep-
tion of the encroachment on No. 8 llighway.
4. Lc, ttcr from the Stamfo~:d District Board of },;ducation advised
that the tenders had been received for the construction of the
proposed new public school on Dorchester ~oad North. The Board
has accepted the lowest tender submitted by n:~gnuco]o % Sons
the amount of $270,110.00. ihis amount, together with arcbitect's
~ee~ equipment, and other charges, will h~akc np a tote} of
$320,000.00 on which tentative approval bad been received from
the Ontario blunicipal Board earlier this year. '['he Clerk was
directed to make arrangements to secure the Eoard's final
approval. '
The following items on the Agenda were order~ed 'tabled for the
reasons indicated:
1. Letter from John Prohaszka of 2148 Coho]an Street re:
Cyanamid dust. This lettin: is to be fo~qarded to the Cyanamid
Company. When a reply is received the matter will be considered
further.
2. Letter from Flatthews & F[atthews re: Ga~nb]e Ambulance
Service. This letter will be considered at the time ambulance
service in general is being studied.
3. Letter from tile Stamford District Board of Education re-
questing the construction of a sidewalk on the South side of
Lundy's Lane from the existing walk to the entrance of the
Westlane Secondary School. The ]Engineer will consider this
request and report to Council at a future meeting.
4. Petition from the residents of Wanless Street re: open
foundation. This matter will be referred to the Building
Inspector for attention, and a copy of the petition will be
fon~arded to the owner of the lot where the open excavation
exists.
F
Civil
Defence
Or~aniz.
Winter
~,'jorks
Trailer &
Tent Site.
5. Letter from the Township Solicitor re: Emergency Measures
Civilian Defence Organization. It is understood that this
matter will be considered by the County Council in the near
future and our representatives will report back after it
receives consideration.
6. Report from the Township Engineer suggesting works which
can be undertaken under the Winter Works Programme. It was
decided to study this report at a special meeting which will
be held Monday, September 19th 'at 4 p,m.
7. Letter from MacBain & S].ovak re: estabtisht,lent of a
trailer & tent site on 'Uox%rs. ship Lot 134 on the north side of
Lundy's I.anc, The subject matter will be referred to-the Board
o£ Ilealth and the Township Solicitor for reports.
,,. ,, ,,,,,, ,! , < ,.,,,
Allan "TU_AT x. Te do now adjourn to meet on Nonday, .
September 19th at 7:30 p.m. unless called Prcscnt E.K. r',litchnl son
earlier by the Reeve.n
II F. Kaiqhan Deputy'-"~eve
:~ J.N. Allan Ceu~cLllo;:
-
; A A. Macgain Councillor
Meeting Adjourned. ', '
Hour: 9:45 P.M.
~ Corfield "q'l~T the n;Znutcs of the nactLn% bald
, ) ~.~}~ ,~ September 12th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Sept.12.1960. .> Clerk ~ Carried.
Reeve
~ "TI~T we do noxv adjourn to So' into Finance
Cornre(tree A Meeting of Council was held in Committee on September 19th, ' Allan
M~etin5 1960, commencing at 4:00 p.m. in the Engineer's Office of the ~ Committee and pass accounts."
0nly. Termship Ilall.
Present E.E. Mitchelson Reeve %~ Relief ~ Alien
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J, N. Allan Council!or ! I~eighan "TI~T the statement of Relief Accounts dated
S. Corfie]d Councillor '{ September 16th, ]960 as !:resented, be
i accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
A. A. MacBain Councillor ,/ to $4,543.71."
:{ Carried.
i
I P. oads 4. Corfield
.] Allan "TI~T the st2tement of Roads Accounts dated
~ September 16th, 1960 as presented, be
~ accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
, Carried.
j General 5. Keighan
]
Allan "Ti~T the statement of Canetel Accounts
dated September 16th, ]960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
ing to ~310,766.63."
j
Winter t Carried.
Works ' Finant e 6. HacBain
proposals. , Cor~ield "TI~T the Committee on Finance do now
arise and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Ad.']ourR · Mrs.Lundy, Mrs. Made]iRe l.undy was present at the meeting in respect
Montrose to a letter and l, ptition wh.[d~ she had presented rcquostin8
Road. an amendment to the zoning by-law to permit the establishment
, of a hairdressing business at her residence located at 2230
~ ' 2 P. an No. 1.08, for ind strial use. The Reev~, advi:w~d Mr. 'Cropp
~~ :j that by laws p,ovlding for land uoe and ~nclud~
The meeting was called for the purpose of considering suggested
winter works projects submitted by the Engineer in a report
dated September 12th, 1960, and to discuss the matter of the
City of Niagara Falls using certain Hydro lands located on the
North side of blountain Road for the land fill method of disposing
of garbage and rubbish.
Mr. W, S. Orr, City Manage~ of Niagara Falls, was present and
he submitted blueprints showing the location of the ]and ~.Thich
the City propose to use to dispose of.garbage and rubbish to
operated on the land fill scheme. After hearing Mr. Orr's
planarion and reading his letter dated ,September 19th, 1960,
Council gave tentative approval to the project, 'pending the
pletion of formal agreements. '
The To~mship Engineer then reviewed the proposal of 21
projects suggested for the Winter Works programme. After consial-
the two Senior Gover~en~s to undertake the work under the 1,iun~-
cipal Win~er Works Incentive Programme - 1960-61,
The meeting then adjourned,
Meeting Adjourned,
Plan 108
Zoning,
Cent ' d.
Sidewalk
& Path~
L .Lane.
Re-llear ing
Q.E .Way
roads .
· had been fon,~arded to the Ontario Municipal Board for a tlearing.
When the Board schedules a date for the Hearing of these by-laws,
Mr. Cropp would have an opportunity to officially express his
objections.
7. MacDale
Keighan
"TitAT the Engineer be authorized to construct
the 200 feet of concrete sidewalk in front
of the Sun Oil property on Lundy's Lane and
407.4 feet of cinder path sidewalk adjoining
thereto."
Carried.
'j'i C of C
Board
Meet i~F~.
· ~ B y - 1 aw
f: 2545.
A communication from the Department of Ilighways dated Sept.-
ember 14th enclosed a plan showing proposed road closings at the
Queen Elizabeth Way, and a Notice of a re-hearing by the O.M.F~· of
this matter which will take place on October 4th, 1960 at 10:30
at the Stamford Police Administration Building. At the same tiu~?
that this information was received, Council was notified that the
local Member~ Mr. George Bukator~ had made arrangements for Council
to meet with the Minister of Highways on Thursday, September 22nd~
at 2:30 p.m. It is the intention of Council to express its objec-
tion to the Minister concerning the plans proposed for tile inter'-
section of 14ountain Road and the Oueen Elizabeth Way. It is the
considered opinion of Council that the design is not in the pub-
lie interest and that trouble will be experienced in later years
if the proposal is permitted to become a reality.
Represent 8. MacBain
.'l~.rp. Allan
P .V .0. 9 · MacBain
L ic ens e. Allan
Ad re:
Itealth
Unit
"THAT our Solicitor be requested to represent
the Township at the O.bI.B. Hearing to be
heard Oct. 4th~ 1960, at 10:30 a.m."
By-law
2546.
By-law
2547.
Items
Tabled.
Carried,
"TI~T the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to
execute on behalf of the Corporation, an
~pplication for a Public Vehicle Operating
License~ in concert with the City of Niagara
Falls, for the Greater Niagara Transit Com-~
mission."
Carried.
10, Keighan
MacBain
Twp.
Property
0.E .Way.
Jr. "A"
Ad.
Plumb ing
~oard.
"THAT Council subscribe to an ad in the
Evening Tribune in the amount of $25.00 re: '-
the official opening of the new Welland and Meeting
District Health Unit Bldg. in WelIand, since with
we as a municipality .are associated with the i Union
Health Unit, and that the Clerk be authorized "l
to prepare the appropriate copy."
Wan].ess
foundation
Carried,
Councillor CoPfield was de] cgated to attend the P. oard of " "' =~'~'' f
Director ~s meeting of the Cbsmbcr of Commerce sc1~edul. ed for
Wednesday~ September 21st at 12:15 at the Sheraton-Brock Hotel.
11. CoPfield
A 11 an
"BY-lAW No. 2q'..5, ]960. A ~y-]aw to dedic,gt~
c~rtain 1-foot strips o~ ]~d being parts of
Toxn~sh~p lot 133 for tbe Tox.mr;bip of qta'nford
as portions of Fuh]!c hi%hx.xal~ ! hewn as ~od%sor~
Avenue." ]2cad a first, second and third time
and passed.
12. CoPfield
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2546, ]?60. A ny-]ax.z to authorize
contributions by the Corl~oration of .payments
not to exceed q0 per ce~:t for insuranc~ pre-
miums for employees of the Corl~oration."
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
13. CoPfield
Allan
"BY-IAW No. 2547, 1960. A ~y-]ax.~ to authorize
th~ execution of a Petition to ]'he Honourab~,
the l,ieutenant-Governor of Ontario and to the
Honourable, the Legislative Assembly of the
'Province of Ontario.!' Pesd a first, second
and third time and passed.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated:
Plan 188.
A report from the Building Inspector indicated that the open
fou~da~io~ located on ;-;anl-~s Street which had been objected to by
residents of this Street, had been taken up with the owner who
commenced work to grade and stone surface the property, and late-r
on a fence will be erected around the property. The Inspector c0rl~ School
sidered that no danger would exist when these arrangements are I
completed.
1. Letter from Herbert Michel re: proposed purcbsse of 'l.'ox.ajship
property near the intersection of the Queen E] i:;abeth Way and
Dorchester Road. The Rngineer was directed to bring in a report
togc~ther with a b]uellrint of the property involved~ in connection
with the feasibility of offering the property for sale.
2. Letter from Nick ~.loss on behalf of the Niagara Fails Jr. "A"
Hockey Team, requesting the Township to take out advertising
space in the Ilockey Programme. This letter was referred to the
Chairman of Finance for a report.
3. Letter from W. K. Pattison, Plumb in% !nspc~;tor, r~questing
Council to appoint new members to the Plumbing Examining Board
in view of the fact that two members have died and the set-vice:3
of Dr. I,. W. C. Stur%con are not available. This request will be
taken under advisement and considered at a future meeting.
4. Letter from the Stamford lownship Employees Local Union No.
425, requesting a meeting with Council. Council will meet with
a committee of the Union at 7 p.m. previous to the regular Council
meeting on September 26th or October 3rd.
5. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area P]onning Board
requesting answers to certain questions raised by Leasebuy I.td.
in respect to l'lan ]8g originally reg.;.sternd by A]e'c Kovacs. The
Clerk wil] reply to the letter pointing out the zoning situation
in respect to the passage of recent by-]:~ws, together with a
request thatmore !~fn~'.mlz'ion be nupp] Led in reapcot to the possihl{~ t,
developmeut of the ].and for potential industrial users.
Deputy-Reev~ Keighan submitted a statement in respect to the
high cost per room for school construction. The statement pointed
out that the Department of Education is not paying grants in re-
spect to the total cost of the school, and ] iraits thetr grant par-
ticipation on a gross cost of $20 000.00 per room. The statement
! Waters instructed that the Building Inspector be requested to bring in
School ~uggested that the Government should be urged to make their gro~t~
Costs, on the total construction cost of class ~:ooms Another item svnj- ~ !l~ permit a complete report concerning the application to move the resi-
Cont'd. gested was that the Department make available to School Boards ~ Cont'd dence. The report to be in for the next meeting scheduled for
sets of plans for individual schools. If plans can be provided~ :.~ October 3rd.
architect, supe~ision, and other fees, would be reduced from :
6% to 2%. During the discussion of the statement, Mr. Donald e Camichael Mr. John R. Camichael of 750 Ontario Ave. addressed the
Chapman, a local Architect, who has designed several schools fe" License. meeting in respect to an application for a Hawker & Pedlar's
Stamford, came into the Hall and addressed the Council, directing License he had submitted to permit him to sell bibles to house-
several remarks to the Deputy-Reeve. After some discussion of holders throughout the To~ship. After hearing Mr. Camichael,
the matter, Council agreed with the suggestion of the Reeve thPt ~] the following resolution was submitted and passed:
a joint meeting be held with the members of the Stamford Distr5ct
Board of Education at an early date in order that a full discues- Not 3. Cotfield
ion of the grant structure and other matters, can be taken up. Granted. Keighan "T~T the application for a Hawker & Pedlar
License from John R. Camichael, 750 Ontario
Adi ourn. 14. MacBalD Ave., be no~ granted." ..
Cotfield "Ti~T we do now adjou~m to meet on >Ionday, ,
Septembcr 26th at 7:00 unless called earlier Carried.
by the Reeve."
Carried, Parking- Mr. Taylor Deans of 2136 Carlton Ave. addressed Council in
Carlton respect to parking problems which exist at the intersection of
Meeting Adjourned. & Culp. Carlton Ave. and CulD Street as a result of the operation of the
Optimist Youth Centre. He stated that cars frequently park in
liour: P.[.i. front of driveways to property, and that parking on both sides
of the streets created traffic hazards. After discussion,
fi~e ~e ~a~¢ Co~ee~ ~e ~eet, a~d ~e C~e~ Co~s~ab~e~ ~o~
~ ~ · ,2 . ~ ~ C~e~k asked ~ ~ei ~o~ 8~e ~o~e ¢o~e~a~o~ ~o ~e ~se o~ ~e
~. ~. A]ta~ Co~nc~o~ : Ca~e~.
S. Co~el8 Cou~c~llo~
Minutes 1. MacBain j Works proposed local improv~ents which could be undertaken as Winter
...... Allan '~TI~T the minutes of the Committee bieeting d Pro~ects Works Projects during the winter of 1960-61. The projects
and Regular Meeting held September 19th, :' ~ included in the report were discussed at a previous meeting
1960, be adopted as printed." and the following resolution was submitted and passed pertaining
Carried ·
~, ~pprov.a,1 5. Corfield
Keighan "T~T the necessary by-law be prepared to
Licenses. 2. Cotfield
Keighan "TI~T the applications for licenses from the support and approve the Winter Works and Local
Station), Carried.
O~ille Caughill, 15 portage Rd,N, (Barber-
Peanut 6. Allan
Shop) ." Carried. < Drive~ MacBain "T~T the report from the Kinsmen Club re:
: Annual Peanut Drive, be granted."
Waters Mr, Douglas Waters of 3218 Dorchester Road addressed the
permit. Council and advised that the Building Inspector was not preparcd; Carried.
present site, on property o~ed by Mr. Waters. lte stated that ~ with Corfi$1d "T~T Council arra~e an early meeti~ with
~ when he found that the sills were not in good condition. Mr. ~ agreed upon at the last Council Meeting, to
Waters stated that he was quite prepared to have new sills con- ~ discuss the Construction costs per room in
strutted under the Souse and asked if any arrangements could 1}~ ~ schools bet~ built in Stamford and
made to secure the pemntt. After discussing the matter, Council., and that the meeti~ b~ open to the Press and
~ Radio' ~'nd any of the public who desire to
a~ten~.
Carried.
Date of
Meet ink
Tax
1960
Tax
Sales.
St·
Lights..
Ad in
pro~ramme
Chamber
~OUr .
By-law
By-law
25.49....
Dept.
Highways
Conference
MacBain
Allan
'-. Council suggested that the Clerk endeavour to arrange the ~ Dept.
meeting with the Stamford District Board of Education on Wednesday, ] Highways
Oct. 12th or Thursday, Oct. 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council cont'd.
Chambers.
As a result of a statement received from the Treasurer, in .~
respect to lands liable to be sold for arrears of taxes, the
following resolution was submitted and passed:
9 · Allan
MacBain
uTHAT the Treasurer forward to delinquent tax-
payers whose lands are to be offered for sale
for unpaid taxes, a final notice before pro-
ceeding with the 1960 tax sales."
10. Keighan
Cotfield
Carried.
11. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the P.U.C. be asked to replace the 100
Watt Bulbs by 200 watt, on Atlas Street; also
on Francis St. between. Carman-and Atlas; also
~o fill in vacant spots with 200.Watt brackets
andsbUlbs in. these.Iotations; also, on Mountain
~rom No. 8 Highway west~to Dorchester Road with
200 Watt fixtures."
Carried.
"THAT Council agree to the placing of an Ad in
the Junior "A" Hockey programme, at a cost
not to exceed $50.00."
Carried.
MacBain
A~lan
"THAT the Chairman of the Traffic Committee,
Mr. Corfield, be authorized to attend the
Chamber of Commerce delegation tour of the
off-street parking in Elmira, New York, as
Stamford's representative."
'Carried.
Re-Hearing
0ct.4th.
Property·
Items
Tabled.
Trailer
Site.
Land in
Twp.Lot
.156.
expressed, in respect to the Department's proposal for partial
interchange at Mountain Road and the Queen Elizabeth Way. He
indicated Lha~ ~he committee had submitted uhe Council's thoughts
in respect to a complete interchange at this location. He ad-
vised that the Minister promised to consider the entire matter
after he receives detailed reports from the staff. The Minister
indicated that there was considerable cost involved to carry out
the proposal advanced by Council, but advised that the door was
not closed in respect to our suggestions. Councillor MacBain
suggested that the committee discuss the possibility of phasing
the work in such a way that a complete interchange would ultimately
be erected. This possibility will be considered by the Department.
After some discussion of the matter, the Engineer was requested
to prepare a draft letter to the Minister of Highways which will
outline the thinking and suggestions of Council in respect to this
problem. The Engineer is to have the report completed ~y,noon,
Wednesday, and the members of Council may examine it after that
time. If found satisfactory, it will be dispatched to the
Minister.
The Township Engineer submitted a verbal report, together
with a sketch of the property owned by the Township at the north-
east intersection of Dorchester Road and the Queen Elizabeth Way
traffic circle. He indicated that a transformer station had been
erected on this property by the Public Utilities Commission, and
that part of it was required for maintenance and operation of a
sewage settling tank near the property. He considered that the
property might be required by the Township at some future date
for municipal purposes and suggested that the property should be
retained at this time. The suggestion of the Engineer to retain
the property was approved by Council and the person enquiring about
the possibility of purchasing the property will be advised
accordingly.
The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the reasons
indicated: ...
1. Correspondence in connection with an application submitted by
Mr. Wm. Slovak of the office of MacBain & Slovak, on behalf of a
client, in connection with the establishment of a trailer and
tent site on Part Twp. Lot 134. Included in the correspondence
were letters from the Welland & District Health Unit and the
Township Solicitor which advised that the soil was not suitable
for septic tank operation and that the proposal was contrary .to
existing by-laws of the Township. The Legal Firm was requested
to supply additional material concerning the number of trailer
sites proposed and the maximum number of tenting sites which could
be located.
2. Letter from Mrs. Lena Bailey of 1816 Byng Ave., wherein the
Township was asked if they were interested in purchasing approxi-
mately 10% acres of land in Township Lot No. 156, immediately
south of Badger Road. The communication was ordered referred to
the Chairman of Parks, and the Engineer, for a report.
13. Allan
Corfield "BY-LAW No. 2549, 1960. A By-law to authorize
the execution of a Ouit Claim Deed from The
Corporation of the Township of Stamford to
Charles William James and his wife, Janet
Craig James, and dated the 22nd September,
1960." Read a first, second and third time
and passed.
Councillor MacBain reported on a conference that Councillor
Corfield, Engineer, C. H. Eidt, and he had with Mr, Fred Cass,
provincial Minister of Highways, when Gouncil's objections were
' i' . I. rL . =
!-
"BY-LAW No. 2548, 1960. 'A By-law to author-
ize the purchase by the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford from Leslie Construction
and Investment Limited, of Part of Township
Lot No. 56 for the Township of Stamford for
park purposes." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
The Clerk reminded Council concerning the re-hearing before
The Ontario Municipal Board in connection with road closings at
the Queen Elizabeth Way, scheduled for October 4th, 1960 at
10:30 a.m. at the Stamford Police Administration Building. The
Solicitor and as many members of Council as possible, will attend
the Hearing, and the Solicitor will act as spokesman for the
Township.
· i · {.~' '~ * 120. "being an Act to make uniform: th.e proc.edu. res. for dete.r~.lnlng,
!. :~i!. !' i:" ' compensation for the exproprlat~on or ~n3ur~ous affect.~on of
'~ ~!4=!~ '~ i lands by public authorities". This Bill is to be considered y
.!' .!'/':]i. '~ ' the Provincial Legislature at its next session. It was or.der.ed
~ "~!~'~. '~[ that the matter be referred to the Ontario Municipal Assoczat~on
7~' '!'i i.!:': !'~i thinking of the Council on this matter to be communicated to
7:! .M?.! ~ . Mr. Hardy, the Secretary of the Association.
l', Winter 145 of the Niagara Falls Civic Employees Unions, deploring the
employees
Plumbing
Board.
low wage rates being paid to the Winter Works employees. This
letter was tabled until such time as the matter can be discussed
with the representatives of the Township of Stamford Employees
Local Union No. 425.
Items
Filed.
Bus Com.
License
5. Communication from the Plumbing Inspector re: appointments
to the Plumbing Examination Board. The Plumbing Inspector will
be asked to attend the next regularly scheduled Council meeting
at 7:00 p.m., in order that the matter of appointments might be
discussed.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered filed:
Private
Bill re:
BUs Com.
Adtourn.
1. Letter from the Canadian National Railways wherein they advised
that the Railway and the Cdn. National Transportation Ltd. will not
oppose any application made by the Greater Niagara Transit Commiss-
ion for the right to operate a bus service in this area. It was
indicated that the City Solicitor had made application for the
license which would be required by the Commission.
plbg.Inspec. Mr. W. K. pattison, the plumbing Inspector, addressed Council in
committee, regarding changes to be made on the plumbing Examining
'Board. He suggested that the following persons be appointed to
the Board: Norman Irvine, tlugh Detlor, Dr. A. Frowhein, C.tt.gidt.
Council agreed with Mr. Pattison's suggestions and requested that
an appropriate by-law be prepared to appoint these men~ers to the
Board.
Councillor
MacBain
Minutes
HairdressinK 2.
Sept. Z6,1960.
71
1659 Byng
Ave.
2. Letter from the Township Solicitor advised that the petition
to the Legislature to enact a Private Bill to permit the establish-
ment of the Greater Niagara Transit Commission, had been forwarded
to Government authorities in Toronto, and that arrangements had
been completed for the publication of the necessary notice con-
coming the Private Bill in the public press and the Ontario Gazette
14. Cotfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again Monday,
Oct. 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. ~nless called earlier
by the Reeve."
Carried.
cler
Meeting Adjourned.
'Hour: P.M.
A Regular Meetin~ o~ Council was held October 3rd, 1960 at
Councillor MacBain suggested to Council that the Township endeavcur
to secure certain property south of the Orchard Park area for a
Township park and requested that the Chairmau of Parks make the
necessary arrangements.
E. E. M'ltchelson
~. F, Keighan
J, N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held-September
26th, 1960 be adopted as printed." '
Carried.
7:00p.m.
Allan
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Hairdressing License
from Shirley T~vender, 2890 Drummond Road be
approved and l~cense granted."
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
~ D. Waters
Trailer &
~nt site
Carried.
Mr. W. D. Miller of 1658 Prince Edward Avenue acted as spokesman
for a group of residents, respecting the condition of the house
at 1659 Byng Avenue, and presented a petition to Council signed
by 29 residents of the area. He stated the house was in a poor
state of repair with rubbish littering the grounds, and also, that
~he garage was in a dangerous condition. The following resolution
was passed in this connection:
3. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the Building Inspector be ordered to
investigate the condition of the premises
· known as 1659 Byng Avenue, and that he be
given the authority to notify those in charge
of looking after the property, to clean it up
and correct any hazardous condition that ezists
there~ as indicated in pictures shown to
Counciltonight."
Carried.
Mr. Douglas Waters of 3218 Dorchester Road, again appeared before
Co~Lqcil requesting a final decision as to whether a moving permit
would be granted to him by the Building Inspector. Mr. Bradley
gave a verbal report on the condition of the house and stated
that the dwelling was over one hundred years old and the sills
were in an advanced state of decay. He considered the building
at the present time is ~nsafe and advised that the Township
Engineer had also examined this house. Because of the type of
construction, Mr. Bradley informed Council that the house could
not be repaired. Gotmcil agreed to issue a moving permit to Mr.
.~aters' if the necessary alterations could be made to the house so
that it would conform to the present Building Code. If these
alterations cannot be -e~orme~- a movin~ permit will not he issued~
Councillor MacBain requested permission from the Reeve to be
excused] from the discussion which took place on the following
matter and this requestswas granted.
tent site
Councillor
MacBain
G.N .C .E.
Credit Union
Hu~h Gamble
Fred Page
Higgins
C.M.Jacklin
Mr. Wm. Slovak appeared on behalf of his clients respecting the Z'~i E~ngineer
proposed tourist trailer and ~nt site on Canboro Road. He sub-
mitted more detailed information on the operation of this business,
He raised two objections, namely, that drainage is not a major
problem; and, his client Was purchasing 17 acres of property and
could choose another site for the camp within this area. He
stated that the motels in this area use more water than would be
used at the proposed trailer and tent site, and also that the
camp would not be operated in the early spring or late fall when
surface drainage of water could become a problem. Mr. John
Matthews appeared on behalf of the vendor of this property, Mrs.
Alma Badger, and submitted a copy of a letter from Mr. Ernest
Smith. P.Eng., wherein he stated that there was little difference
in the soil condition of this property and the V.L.A.Subdivision,
and it was his opinion that drainage would not become a problem.
Mr. Matthews stated that his client owns a favourable piece of
"LInd ' "
land and does not want the property labled eslrable · He
pointed out to Council that there were 12 motels in operation in
this area and suggested that the proposed operation of a tourist
trailer and tent site could also be operated satisfactorily.
After discussion, Council requested that the two lawyers present
their submissions in writing to the Clerk, and further considera-
tion would then be given to the matter.
At the conclusion of this discussion, Mr. MacBain returned to
the Council Chambers.
Mr. Arthur Strange artended the meeting and addressed Council
respecting the request of the Greater Niagara 'Civic Employees Interim
Credit Union for payroll deductions for employees of the Township [! Payment
of Stamford. The petition and letter from the Credit Union was
tabled pending a meeting with the Township Glerk and Credit Union
Officials, regarding procedure~ etc.
Mr. Hugh Gamble of the Airflight Ambulance Service artended the
meeting and inquired when a decision of Council would be reached
respecting ambulance service. Mr. Gamble was informed that the
matter would have to be discussed by a Joint Meeting of the
three Councils, and he would be advised of the date of the meeting~
4. Keighan
Allan "THAT the balance of the.account of Fred page
Higgins and Company, in the amount of $175.00
'~' re: preparatory work,and three trips,and three
attendantes at the O.M.B.Hearing between the
owners and developers of The Townand Country
Subdivision, and the Township of Stamford, be
approved for payment."
Carried.
Fare Boxes
Twp.Union
Xmas Party
By-law 2550
By-law 2551
5, Keighan
Allan "THAT authority be granted to loan the ~ection
screens and polling booths to Mr.C,M.Jacklin,
Returning Officer of ~he Bleatoral District of
Niagara Falls for use at the By-Election
scheduled for October 31st,on condition that
they are returned in geod ~epair; further tha~
permission be granted to use the Council
Chambers at the Township Hall for Court of
Revision purposes on October 20,21,22 and 25,
on the understanding that the rent of same
will be on the basis'of $20.00 per day."
Carried.
6. MacBain
Allan
7. Keighan
MacBain
8. Keighan
MacBain
9. Allan
MacBain
10. Keighan
MacBain
11. Allan
MacBain
12. Keighan
Allan
"THAT we accept our Engineer's report of October
3rd,1960, and that we instruct him to set up
the system therein suggested, on an experimental
basis and the results of the new system be
reported to Council when available."
Carried.
"THAT if we secure the fare boxes, that the
Clerk be authorized to notify the Canadian
National Railways that the present bus service
may be discontinued as of Oct.14th,1960, 12
midnight, and the Greater Niagara Transit
Commission commence operation on Oct~.15th,1960,
and a joint Council meeting wit~ the City of
Niagara Falls be held on Oct.llth,1960 at 9 p.m.
at the Township Hall respecting a progress
report on the operation of the bus system."
Carried°
"TIL~T the Stamford Township .Employees Local
'~nion be notified that Stamford will participate
in the Annual Christmas Party, on the same basi~
as last year, to the extent provided for in
the 1960 Budget."
Carried,
"THAT we petition for interim payment of the
statutory grant under the Highway Improvement
Act on expenditures in the year 1960 in the
total amount of $204,181.46."
Carried.
"BY-LAW N0.2550=1960. A by-law to declare the
desirability of undertaking certain works as a
local improvement under the provisions of The
Local Improvement Act." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW 2551, 1960. A by-law to authorize the
execution of an Agreement dated the 3rd day
of October, 1960, between the Corporation of
the Township of Stamford and River Realty
development Limits4, and Frank A, Branscombe
and Mildred Branscombe." Read a first, second
and third ~ime and passed.
"THAT we enter into a Sewer Rental Agreement
with Mr. Georffrey Hawthorn which would permit
him to make a sewer connection on Diaane Street
'for an annual charge of $25.72 per year, subject
to Mr~ Haw~hnrn nhtai,~ing a regiater~d
ment for such purpose from the adjoining owner,
the expense involved in putting in the sewer,
and any other expense to be paid for by
Mr? Hawthorn."
Carried.
II.
By-law 2552 13.
Radio
equipment
Radio Labs
Water rental
agreements
Filed
st . drew
Sidewalks
Mayor
Swanson
Niag.Reg.Dev.
ASSOC.
Bldg.0ff.
~! Conference
{! .SgcietY.
Eng. -Memo
Humane
Society
~ Board Order
Keighan '~
MacBain "BY-LAW No 2552,1960 A by-law to authorize '~!
the execution of an Agreement dated the 3rd ~
day of October, 1960, between the Corporation ~
of the Township of Stamford and Traven & Son."
Read a first, second and third time and passed,
~e Engineer reported that the order for the radio equipment from
Radio Labs had been placed on May 17th,1960 but the manufacturer
of this equipment would not ship same to this Company, and
delivery date, according to the tender,_was ten days. He stated
that Radio Labs had obtained the necessary licenses. The following
resolution was then passed in this connection:
"THAT Radio Labs be informed that unless the
equipment in question is delivered in seven
days, we will consider that they have committed
a breach of contract and we will consider the
same to be null and void."
Carried.
14. MacBain
Allan
Tabled
9. Board of Transport Commissioners Order No. 102373 dated
September 19th, 1969 wherein it was declared that the crossing
of the C,N.R. at Garner Road is a public crossing and the cost
of the work is divided between the Railway Grade Crossing Fund,
the C.N.R. and the Township of Stamford.
Chairman of
Sidewalks
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated:
C&S Final
Beltnee
1. Report from the Chairman of Sidewalks respecting parking of
Bo's
cars near the Optimist y Club at the corner of Carlton Avenue
and Gulp Street, wherein he recommended that both sides of
Carlton Avenue from Gulp Street to Barker Street be included in
our Parking By-law and that a key for the parking area in the
A.G.Bridge Park be made available to the Director of the Club
so that when necessary, this parking lot can be ~sed.
The Deputy-Clerk reported on certain Water Rental Agreements
respecting the watermain construction on Montrose Road by Kings-
way Transports.' TWo hO~es have'b~en connected to this watermain
and the necessary water rental agreement has not been signed by
owners. Council requested the'Engineer to bring in a further rep0~I
t i ma ter{t ms on
ohoang e the Agenda were ordered Filed:
1. Minutes of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board
Meeting held on September 23rd.
2. Report of the Chairman of Sidewalks respecting the con-
struction of a sidewalk on St.~Andrew Avenue.
3. Letter from Mayor Swanson of St~mford,.England, regarding
the Quincentenary Celebrations in 1961.
4. Letter frDm the Niagara Regional Development Association
respecting the brief prepared by the Committee, and extending.
an invitation to Council to attend a meeting on October 12~h "'
at the Barclay Hotel in Welland·
5. Booklet of the proceedings of the 1960 Building Officials
Conference held in April, 1960.
6. Letter from~the'Canndiet Cancer Society, advising that
Councillor Allan was agai8..named,to. their Board, of. Directors' .-
2. Letter from Mr.W,G.Booth respecting the final release of
C & S Construction Co. in connection with certain sewer and
water tenders made earlier in the year. Cnuncil directed that
the Solicitor prepare the necessary by-law to e~ecute this
document.
COSt
3. An account Of General Motors Products of Canada Ltd. for
Stamford's share of the cost of the buses, was tabled, pending
the results of the road tests which are to be completed on
October 7th.
4. Letter from W. T. Robb, 190 Portage Road S., respecting
building requirements for side yards, and also, the dust from
the Cyanamid Company. The matter concerning side yard require-
ments was tabled until the O.M.B, Hearing in respect to Stamford
North & South Consolidated By-laws, and the complaint about the
dust was tabled until a report on this matter is received from
the Cyanamid.
15. Allan
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday,
Oct.llth at 4 p.m. unless sooner called by
the Reeve."
Carried.
for-~-~he current year.
7. Memorandum from the Township Engineer re: construction of a
sidewalk in front of certain properties within Registered plan 72
Reeve
Meeting Adjourned
210, along with a petition signed by four persons in this area,
requesting that the sidewalk be not constructed this year. The
Engineer advised that the. estimated cost of this work had been
secured from tile subdivider and suggested that the difference
~.~ pries in not constructing the sidewalk in 1960 be charged to
the individual lot owners. Upon receipt of this information,
the individual owners decided to withdraw their request that tile
sidewalks not be constructed this year. Minutes
8. Letter from the Niagara Frontier Humane Society advising
that the week of October 3rd to 8th was "Be Kind To Animals
WeeW'. -
Deputy Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, October llth
at 4:00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
~. Corficld .Councillor
A. A. MacBait Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held October
3rd, 1960 be adopted as printed."
1. Allan
Corfield
Carried..
Finance
Corfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass acc.ounts."
Radio
Equipment
General 3.
Roads 4.
Relief 5.
Finance 6.
Licenses 7.
Taxi-cabs
Louis Bpl.us.
BldK,Permits
General
Motors
Corfield
Allan
Allan
Corfield
Cotfield
Keighan
Allan
CorEield
Cotfield
Allan
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
October 4th,1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$289,846.55."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
October 4th,1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$28,250.02."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
October 4th,1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to $763.95."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for l{censes from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
John F. Bennor, 402 portage Rd.N. (Barbershop)
Charles Munday, 197 May Ave0(Taxi-cab Driver)
William E.Knight,2510 Barker St.(Taxi-cab
Driver),"
Carried.
Reeve Mitchelson advised the members of Council that the matter
of limiting the number of taxi-cab licenses was tabled by the
Stamford police Commission at their recent meeting since the
Commission felt that it was too late to consider this matter for
the current year and suggested that it be ~onsidered for the
coming year.
Mr. Louis Bolus of the Stork Motel, along with several other
motel owners on the Queen Elizabeth way, artended the meeting and
requested information as tO an appeal being made on the decision
of the Ontario Municipal Board in respect to the Mountain Road
and Queen Elizabeth Way interchange. He stated that the motel
owners anticipated a decrease in business of at least 75% when
this interchange was completed. The Solicitor was requested to
prepare a report on what type of appeal may be made on the Board'$
decision.
8. Allan
Cotfield
9. Keighan
Allan
By-law 2553
By-law 2556
By-law 2555
By-law 2556
By-law 2558
Winter Works
Hedge
clippings
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for building permits issued in the
month of September in the amvtmL of $20~450.00,"
Carried.
"THAT the Township Treasurer be authorized to
issue a d~eque payable to General Motors product
of Canada Limited for $g2,056.,betng half the
cost of the buses purchased for the Municipal
transportation system."'
[
.A.J. BradleV
Filed
8'Cotfield-
· Cemeteries
10. Keighan
Cotfield
11. Keighan
Allan
12. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the tender for the supply of Radio
Telephone mobile equipment be awarded to
"Niagara Mobile Radio" fox· Marconi equipment,
also, Engineer be authorized to arrange for the
rental of four additional mobile radios on a
rental purchase agreement. The tender price
agreed to is $2,794.00 and rental units are
$25.00 per month each."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2553, 1960. A by-law to authorize
an extension to the Waten.;orks System of the
Township of Stamford°" Read a first and second
time. . ·
"BY-LAW No.2554,1960. A by-law to authorize
extensions to the Sewerage Systems in Stamford
Sewer Area." Read a first and second time.
13. Corfield
Keighan
"BY-LAW No.2555,1960. A by-law to amend By-law
1972 (1955)." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
14. Keighan
Allan
"BY-LAW No.2556,1960. A by-law to authorize the
Corporation of the Township of Stamford to
execute a Final Release to Fermino Susin carry-
ing on business under the firm name of C & S
Construction Company." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
15. Allan
Corfield
"BY-LAW No. 2558,1960. A by-law to amend by-law
1592 (1952) as amended." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
The Engineer advised that he anticipated receiving approvals this
week on several projects of the Winter Works Programme and that
we could commence one crew at work on October 17th if Council
approved of this suggestion. Council recommended that no work
be commenced until the meeting with the Local Union 425 takes
place respecting the hourly rate of pay for the employees on the
Winter Works programme.
The Engineer requested permission for Township employees to
secufe clippings of California privet from his own property and
also ~inese elm clippings from ~he proper~y of one of the
Township Foremen, at no cost to the Township, in order that these
clippings may be used as a hedge around certain sewage tanks.
Council agreed to this request.
Mr, A. ~. Bradley, the Building Inspector, reported on the Ontario
Building Officials Association Annual Meeting held in Windsor and
stated that the Department of Municipal Affairs was preparing a
Code on min~m,,m ~tandards of o~cupancy and maintenance of dwcl.litEd'
and presented a copy of tile Code to Council. lie requested that
Council study this report and consider passing such a by-law.
The folio_wing items on the_A~en~ were ordered filed:
1. Report from Councillor Corfield on the Alu~ual Convention of
The Ontario Cemeteries Association.
S.Kovinich
Emergency
Measures
Organization
Ont.Water
Resc.Conf.
W.T.Robb
Tabled
By-law 2557
Adiourn
0ct.11,1960
73
City Hall
Present
2. Letter from Mr. S. Kovinich of 4627 Lundy~s Lane wherein he
alleged certain drainage conditions on C.N.R. property. CouncL1
recommended that this matter be fomqarded to the Local Agent of
the C.N.K. for his information since it was a private matter not
affecting the Township.
3. Letter from the Emergency Measures Organization of Ontario
respecting a Conference on Civilian Emergency Planning to be held
in November, 1960. No representative from the Township will
attend this Conference since the County of Welland will have
representation.
4. programme of theOntario Water Resources Conference to be
held an October 19th in London was received and Council decided
this Conference would be of no interest to our municipality.
5. Letter from W. T. Robb, 190 portage Road S., concerning
side yard width, and also, the Cyanamid dust nuisance. A report
from the Cyanamid of Canada Ltd. was presented regarding this
matter.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated:
1. By-law No. 2557, respecting an agreement with the City of
Niagara Falls re: garbage disposal area, was tabled until more
particulars respecting traffic routes, etc. are secured.
present
Transit
Commission
Also present were the following representatives on the Transit
Commission:
City of Niagara Falls representatives:
1~. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to m~et at City Hall
at 9 p.m. this evening."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
· Reeve Deputy C~erk
A Special Meeting of Council was held on October llth, 1960 at
9:00 p.m.
A Special Meeting of Council was held at the City Hall commencing
at 9 o'clock.
Representatives from Stamford Township:
Reeve, E. E. Mitchelson,
Deputy-Reeve, R. F. Keighan,
Councillor, J. N. Allan,
Councillor, S. Corfield,
Councillor, A. A. M~cBain,
Township Engineer, C. H. Eidt,
Deputy Clerk, Miss M. L. Adsms.
R~Dr~scntatiyes frnm Niagara Falls:
Mayor, F. 3. Miller,
Alderman ~. Gregory,
Alderman G. Martin,
Alderman I. Mceallum,
Alderman A. J. McKinley,
Alderman C. Swayze,
Alderman H. Morton,
Alderman G. White.
Mr. George Mowers,
Mr. John Meats.
Township of Stamford representatives:
bit. Earl Davey,
Mr. Jack MacKenzie-
Report on
Transit Comm.
Reeve
M_itchelson
Ad_Journ
Acting Manager, Mr. Leslie Storr.
Mayor Miller acted as Chairman of the Meeting an~ called' upon
Mr. George Mowers who gave an interim report on the operation of
the Transit Commission. Mr. Mowers advised that the operation
of the Greater Niagara Transit Commission would commence on
October 15th, and this was only made possible through the complete
co-operation of all concerned, and especially through the efforts
of Mr. C. H. Eidt, the Acting Secretary of the Commission.
Mowers informed the meeting that Mr. Eidt had notified the
Commission that be wou].d be unable to perform this service after
Dec.31st, 1960. Mr. Mowers stated that the Commission had not
received an Interstate Commerce Commission License to operate
in Niagara Falls, New York, and the Canada Coach Lines will
provide a connecting service to Niagara Falls, New York. He
estimated that it may take approximately one year to secure this
license. The Commission has decided to discontinue Zone fares
between the two Municipalities as presently in operation under
the N.S.& T. system, He stated that the present schedules and
routes will be maintained and a new route was being established
to provide service to the Eventide Home, the General Hospital
and the Medical Arts Building. He advised that office space
ha~ been rented on Park Street and that the buses will be
stored and serviced at the Canada Coach Lines garage. He stated
that the present N.S.& T. staff had been employed by the
Commission and that employee benefits will be provided. He
stated that road tests had been completed and the buses had met
the specifications as tendered for, and that it would be in order
for the municipalities to pay the account for the buses.
Reeve Mitchelson extended a vote of thanks to the representatives
appointed by the City and the Township for their work on the
Commission.
On a motion of Alderman Martin, seconded by Alderman Gregory,
the meeting was then adjourned.
74
P_____resent
~p.Union
Committee
A.R.Macklem
Minutes
Licenses
3.HermessaY
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on October 17th,
at 6:30 p.m.
1960
Abandon NYC
Railway Line
E0 E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBait
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Council met in committee with members of the Negotiating Com~nitte~
of the Stamford Township EmployeesT Union Local 425 and Mr.W.A.
Acton, representative of the National Union of Public Employe~s.
Mr. Acton Spoke on behalf of this group and requested that the
Council consider increasing the hourly rate of wages paid to
the men employed on the Winter Works programme from $1.25 to
$1.45. He stated the increase would only cost the municipality
a difference of $.05 per hour for each man because of the sub-
sidy paid for wages by the provincial and Federal Governments
on these programmes. 1te advised that at the present time there
was a difference of 36% between the hourly rate paid for these
employees and the regular Township labourers. He stated that
the Union had also requested the City of Niagara Falls to increas
their hourly rates of the Winter Works employees. After dis-
cussion the Reeve advised that this matter will be taken under
consideration by Stamford as well as jointly with the City of
Niagara Falls.
Mr. A. R. Macklem presented to Council a draft plan of an
industrial subdivision described as Part Township Lots 171,161
and 157 adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Way and McLeod Road.
He stated that he wished to develop this property as a commercial
subdivision and at the present time had made contacts with five
· ~oncerns to be located within this subdivision. Members of
Council agreed that each commercial subdivision presented to
Council be treated on its own merits.and suggested that Mr.
Macklem submit his plan to the Department of planning & Develop'
ment in the normal manner.
1. Allan
Cotfield
2. ,* Allan
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting and
Special Meeting held OCtober llth, 1960
adopted as printed."
-- Carried.
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Norman Henderson,1289 Florence Ave.(TaMi-cab
Driver),
Kenneth Kinnaird,755. McDougall Cresc.(TaMi-,
cab Owner)."
Carried.
Mr. James Hennessey of 785 Drummond Road artended the meeting
and requested the support of the Council in opposing the
abandonment of the New York Central Railway Line from Niagara
Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake. He stated that he represented
a group of 1.nnal people who were interested in developing this
line for the use of fruit growers in this area. He indicated
that he had contacted premier Frost and the Department of
Highways recently and they did not wish the abandonment of this
Railway, Mr. HennasBey informed Council that a hearing on
this matter would be held at the City Hall on October 19th at
10:00 a.m. and the County of Lincoln was opposing the abandon-
ment and requested that Stamford send a representative to
attend this Hearing to also present opposition.
Deputy Reeve
Keighan
A,&F,Basile
Basile
[' PoDpV Drive
~Po~Dy Day
Wm ,Walker
~- ~yd Jew
Keighan
Corfield
"TI~AT in view of a recent submission by a Mr.
James Hermessay of 785 Drummond re the abandon-
ment of the N.Y.C.Railway Line which runs from
Churches Lane to Niagara-on-the-Lake which would
seem to indicate that there is a definite need
and use for this line, that Council authorize
a member of Council to appear at the Board
Hearing to be held Oct. 19th to oppose the
abandonment of this service."
Carried.
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan was appointed as Stamford's
representative to this Hearing.
Mr. W. G. Booth attended the meeting wherein he once a~n opposed
the decision of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board
not to rezone the property of Antonio & Filomena Basile described
as 2370 Drummond Road. He stated his client was willing to
provide off street parking and change the appearance of the
building from Residential type to Commercial type building. He
requested that a recorded vote by the members of Council be
taken on this question. After considerable discussion the7
following resolution was passed:
4. Keighan
Corfield
"THAT the recommendation of the Planning Board
in respect to an amendment application by
Antonio & Filomena Basile of 2370 Drummond Rd.
to fezone the property outlined in the appli-
cation to permit the operation of a Barbershop
there be not s~ported~ an~] that Council support
the appl{.cation subject to the fulfillment of
the conditions outlined by Mr. Booth on behalf
of his client~ and subject to the restrictions
affecting the type of Commercial use being
requested."
Recorded Vote:- Ayes - Keighan, Cotfield, A!lan~
Nayes - Mitchelson~ MacBait.
Carried.
Mr. Robert Hunt of 1847 Vine Street presented a letter from the
Canadian Legion Stamford Branch No 479 respecting a Poppy Drive
and also requested that a committee be appointed to make arrange-
ments for the November llth Memorial Service.
5. Keighan
Corfield
"THAT the Stamford Branch of the Canadian Leg].on
~,479 be g~ven permission to conduct thelr annual'
~ ppy y on Nov. 4th and 5th, 1960."
Carried.
Mr. Wm. Walker and Mr. Syd Levy requested the Council tn submit
to the electors at the next municipal election, the following
question: "Are you in favour of the Township of Stamford seeking
legislation to legalize the showing of motion pictures and the
performanne of concerts and plays in theatres on Sunday?" Mr.
Walker stated that similar requests had been made in the cities
of St.Cathartnes, Hamilton, Brantford and Toronto,and the Niagara
Falls & District Labour Council also presented the same request
to the City of Niagara Falls for their consideration. The matter
was tabled pending the decision of the City of Niagara Falls.
Bus Deficit 6. MacBarn
Keighan
Winter Works 7. Keighan
Cotfield
Assessors' 8. Cotfield
Fall Meetin~ Keighan
Credit Union 9. Allan
Day MacBain
Cot field
Education
By-law 2557
11. MacBain
Allan
12. Allan
Xetghan
13. Cotfield
Allan
"THAT our Treasurer be authorized to pay to the
Canadian National Railways the sum of $595.50
being the Township's share of the September
deficit of the C.N.R. in the operation of their
bus system as per out agreement with the C.I,I.K,"
-,
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to start a
crew of 10 men on our Winter Works programme,
up until Dec.31st,1960; which might be in-
creased starting in 1961; and that those who
are hired be selected on the same basis as
1959; those on relief first."
Carried.
"THAT Council grant the request of Chief Assess01
to attend Fall Meeting of Assessing Officers
Association inDundas along with one other
Assessor."
Carried.
"THAT we agree to a joint proclamation be pub-
lished in the Niag.Falls Evening Review
Oct.20 as Credit Union Day."
.Carried.
"THAT the P.U.C. be asked to install new street
lights on Kitchener Street between portage
Road and Stanley Street, left over from last
year's program; also, install 1-300 watt light
on Roger Crescent, 3 -300 watts on Wilson Cres'
cent and 1 - 300 watt On Wendy Drive; also 3 -
Fluorescent lights on Leeming Street between
Leonard and Highland Avenues and 1 Fluorescent
light on Carlton between Cotwin Crescent an~
Dunn St. providing it can be placed on the
ezisting Ontario Hydro pole.".
Carried.
"THAT Council authorize a joint proclamation
designating the week of Nov. 6th to 12th as
Education Week.".
Carried.
"BY-LAW No, 2557, 1960. 'A by-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 1st
day of October, 1960 between the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford and the Co~porati0n
of the City of Niagara Falls." Read a first,
second 8nd third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2559, 1960. A by-law to authorize
the execution of an agreement dated the 17th
day of October, 1960between River Realty
Development Limited and the Corporation of
the Township of Stamford." Read a first,
second and third time add passed~
Lena Bailey
Councillor MacBain reported on the property offered by Mrs.
Bailey comprised of 10.553 acres fronting on Badger Road. He
'stated that at the present time he could not foresee use of this
land for park or other purposes and stated that the Township
was not interested in purchasing this property. The Council
agreed with the recommendation of the Chairman of Parks and
requested that Mrs. Bailey be informed of the decision of Council.
Mountain Rdo
Interchange
Miss J. V. LaMarsh presented a report as to what type of appeal
is available from the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board for
its decision respecting the Hearing on the Mountain Road inter-
change. She pointed out there were two types of appeal; one on
a question of law to a Court of Appeal, and two, on the whole
question of Policy to the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council, "The
Cabinet". Miss LaMarsh stated that she believed that .there is
no ground on which to base an appeal and after d~scussioh, Council
recommended that a copy of the Solicitor's letter be forwarded
to the motel owner who had requested that an appeal be made.
Tabled
The followinK items on the A~enda were ordered tabled__.'
Wd, InsRector
1. Report from Mr. Mitchell, Weed Inspector, respecting an
account of $5.00 for cutting weeds on property owned by Mrs.Lily
McCourtie on portage Road North. Council requested that
additional information be secured as to how the $5.00 account
was calculated.
Gltmenhage
Dev .Ltd.
2. A letter from J. A. Climenhage Development Ltd. re: service
costs in connection with the sale of two lots on Dorchester Road.
The Engineer was requested to submit ~he statement on the service
COSTS.
Filed
The followin~ items on the Agenda were ordered filed~
0nt. Ed.
,AS8oc ,
E.W.RoKers
1. Letter from Ontario Education Association respecting the
1961 Public Speaking Contest was filed since the County of
Welland participates in this contest.
2. Letter from Mr. Edward W. Rogers thanking the Cotmcil for the
co-operation in providing the A. G. Bridge park for the annual
Track and Field Meet.
Planning Bd.
Minutes
United Appeal
~urlin~ Clu~
0MB.ApprOval
N~w schopl
0ct.17,1960
3. Minutes of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board
meeting held October 6th.
4. Letter from Greater Niagara United Appeal thanking Council
for the 1960 grant.
5. Letter from the Niagara Falls Curling Club re: Couneil's
participation in th~ Official Opening of the Curling season.
=,6. Letter from the Ontario Municipal Board wherein they approved
of the capital expenditure in the amount of $320,000.00 for the
construction and equipment of a new public school on Lot 44,
Dorchester Road North.
14. Corfteld
Ketghan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, Oct.
24th at 4:00 p.m. unles~ so~n~ ~alled by th~
Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
OUr : , m.
Deputy Clerk
Reeve
75
present
Minute. s.
A Regular bieeting of Council was held on October 24th, 1960 UN1OEF
Canvass
at 4:00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Items
Tabled.
1. Allan
Corfield
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held Oct-
ober 17th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Board of
Education
Meeting
Carried.
6. MacBain
Allan
"THAT this Council authorize a UNICEF
Canvass on Oct. 28th, 29th & 31st."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the
reasons indicated:
1. Letter from the Stamford District Board of Education re: pro-
posed meeting with Council for the purDose of discussing school
construction. This letter will be considered at a meeting when
all members of Council are present.
License.
Tent and
Trailer
Site.
Street
Lights in
Plan 223.
Tenders ·
Littered
- --ties
Prup~
2. Corfield
Allan
"THAT the application for the following
license be approved and license granted:
Wallace Shelton, 2520 Barker St. (Taxi-cab
Driver) ."
Carried.
A communication from Dr. L. W. C. Sturgeon, Director of the
Welland & District Health Unit was read in connection with the
proposed establishment of a tent and trailer site on Part T~.
Lot 134 owned by Mrs. Alma Badger. Mr. John Matthews and Mr.
Wm. Slovak were present in the capacity of Solicitors for the
Vendor and purchaser of the property. Copies of Dr.Sturgeon's
report were handed to the Solicitors at the meeting and they
requested that the matter be tabled and considered at the next
regular meeting of the Council. Their request was agreed to
the matter will be considered at the meeting of Council schedub
for October 29th, when it is expected a full Council will be
present. ~
3. Allan
MacBain
"THAT the publi6 Utilities Commission be
requested to install eleven street lights
within the Veterans' Land Act Subdivision,
· Registered Plan 223, in accordance with a
report from the Chairman of Street Lights."
Carried.
4., Cotfield
Allan
"THAT the Clerkbe authorized to call for
tenders to purchase Township of Stamford
Debentures, in'the principal amount esti-
mated at $53~,518.82, required to finance
certain local improvements, settling basin
and school construction. The tenders to be
in by 3 p.m. November 7th, 1960 and all
submissions are to state interest ~ra~eS
and prices~" Carried.
5. Corfield
Allan
Dept.of
Highways
Meeting.
2. Letter from the Department of Highways indicating that
Traffic representatives of the Department would like to meet
with members of Council sometime during the week of~ November 14th.
It was agreed that Council would meet with the Highway representa-
tives on Tuesday, November 15th at 3:15 p.m. at the Township Hall.
Chateau-
Gai
.~ewer.
3. Communication from Chateau-Gai Wines relative to sewermain
service. This matter was referred to the Sewer Committee for
consideration and report.
HEPC
Kiosk
4. Letter from the'Hydro-Electric Commission of Niagara Falls
requesting permission to place a transformer kiosk in the north-
west corner of the parking ar~a behind the Township Hall. Infor-
mation will be secured concerning the type of construction and
if all lines will be underground. If the info~nation is satisfac-
tory, a draft agreement will be prepared for submission to Council.
Question
to Rate-
~ayers.
5. Letter from the Niagara Falls & District Labour Council re:
submitting a question to the ratepayers to legalize the showing
of motion pictures and the performance of concerts and plays in
theatres on Sundays. This matter was tabled until the next regu-
lar meeting of Council.
Joint
Council
Meeting.
6. A request from the City of Niagara Falls for a joint meeting
on November 1st was not agreeable. Arrangements will be made to
have such a meeting later on in November.
Cupolos
Cycle
An application from Cupolo's Cycle and Sport Shop was received
for permission to sell Township hunting licenses. In view of the
fact that there are six outlets for the sale of Township hunting
licenses at the present time, it was considered that additional
outlets were not necessary and the request was refused.
Adjourn. 7. MacBain
Allan
"T1{AT.we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday,
October 29th, 1960 at 9:00 a.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Nour 5:25 P.M.
"THAT a letter be sent to Mr. A. Henderson, oct.24,1960. ~'. ~!.~/P~'~Yc'./~t ~___ ~
2796 Dunn Street re: complaint of litter
Sencer~''~ [ Reeve Clerk
around his property, also to Mr. T. P '! ~
2806 Dunn Street." ' ~
· . Carried. .'
held on October 29th, 1960 at
76A Regular Meeting of Council was. i,~,
9:00 a.m.
E. E Mitchelson Reeve
present '
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Minutqs. 1. Corfield
Allan
Finance 2. Corfield
Allan
Relief 3. Allan
Corfield
Roa~ 4. Keighan
Corfield
Finance
Basile
Applica-
t ion.
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held on October
24th? 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance Com-
mittee and pass Accounts."
Carried·
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
October 28th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$7,610.49."
Carried.
"THAT the statement' of Roads'Accounts dated
October 28th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$19,370.31."
t Carried.
5. Keighan
Cotfield
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
October 28th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting.to
$260,988.08." ~
Carried,
6. Cotfield
.M~.cBain
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume'the business of Council."
Carried,
A communication from Wm. G. Booth, the Solicitor for Antonio
and Filomena Basile of 2370 Drummond Road, pointed ou~ that Section
14 of the Planning Act requires a vote of two-thirds of all members
of Council in cases where a Planning Board does not concur in a pro'
posal for re-zoning. Mr. Booth mentioned that this requirement
would mean a vote of four members of Council and requested that
the matter be re-considered, A letter from the Township Solicitor
also stated that two-thirds of the Council would be required to
vote on the amendment and that three voting in favour of the amend'
ment did not constitute two-thirds of the Council. After some dis-
cussion of the two letters, the following resolution was submitted
and passed:
Basile
Applica-
tion.
Basile
Applica-
tion,
Basile
Applica-
tion.
Inspect
Site.
Keighan
Corfield
"THAT Council rescind a previous resolution
dated Oct. 17th, 1960 re: the Basile applica-
tion to the Planning Board." Ayes: Councillor
S. Corfield, Deputy-Reeve ii. F. Keighan,
Councillor A. A. MacBain, Councillor J. N.
Allan. Nayes: Reeve E. E. 1,iitchelson."
Carried.
After the previous resolution was passed, Mr. Booth addressed the
Council and requested that the matter be again considered. Mrs.
R. McNeillie of 2176 Murray Street and Mrs. A. Matthews of 2382
Drummond Road were also present and spoke in opposition to the
amendment proposed by Mr. Booth which would permit the operation
of a barbershop at the South-east corner of Drummon~ Road ~nd
Murray Street. After considerable discussion, the following resolu-
tion was passed:
8. Keighan
Corfield
"T1~T the recommendation of the Planning Board
re: the Basile application be not approved;
and that the request of the applicant to
.re-zone his property be supported; subject
to all the requirements of the zoning classi-
fication being requested." Ayes: Councillor
S. Corfield, Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan,
Councillor A. A. MacBain, Councillor J. N. Allan.
Nayes: Reeve E. E. Mitchelson.
Carried.
The Reeve advised that members of Council in company with B. F.
Miller, the Sanitary Officer, inspected the proposed site for
the establishment of a tent and trailer camp on Part Township Lot
134 owned by Mrs. Alma Badger. Mr. John Matthews addressed Council
on behalf of his client, Mrs. Badger, and stated that Mrs. Badger
was concerned about protecting the good name of her property. Mr.
Matthews referred to his letter and the two sketches prepared by
Ernest Smith. He mentioned that the Medical Officer of Health in
his report, did not suggest that the establishment of such a camp
would be impossible. Mr. Wm. Slovak was also present on behalf of
the urchasers Mr. Murray and Mr. Travers. He indicated that the
purchasers would"install a satisfactory sewage system which would
perform properly. He also pointed out that the site is to be used
as a camping site in the summer months and is not to be considered
as a permanent trailer area. After considerable discussion, it was
.agreed to table the matter until the next regular meeting of
Council.
Ado~t~ 9. Corfield
Allan
"T[~T we do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday,
November 1st, at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour 11:50 A.M.
Clerk
Minutes
'A Regular Meeting of Council was held November 1st,
7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy. Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
· .S. Corfield Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
1. Corfield
MaeBain
Licenses 2. Corfield
M~Bain
Bldg. Pe~mits 3. Corfield
MacBain
Trailer site 4. Allan
.Keighan
Sunday movies 5. MacBain
Ketghan
~i~ CN R e
6. Corfield
Allan
1960 at
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held on
October 29th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Edgar Currie, 3649 B,dger Rd.(Taxi-cab Driver).
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued in
month of October, 1960 in the amount of
$664,900.00."
Carried.
the
"THAT we approve of the application of Mr. W.S,
· Slovak of MacBain and Slovak, Solicitor for
Kenr~h Travers and Mr. Lloyd Murray to amend
the Official Plan, and amend the zoning
to permit the establishment of a trailer
tent site on Part Township Lot 134 located
near the corner of Lundy's Lane and Kalar Road,
and further that the applicant be requested
to process An application for an amendment of
the Official Plan ~hrough the Niagara Falls a~d
.Suburban Area Planning Board. The approval
'of this application is given on the understand'
ing that the applicant will carry out the
following details prior to applying for a
municipal license:
(1) That satisfactory arrangements will
completed for the construction of an adequate
se tic tank with proper drainage system.
(2~ That the license required for the camp
may be rescinded at any time if the Health
authorities are dissatisfied with the function'
ing of the sanitary facilities and general
conditions."
Carried.
"THAT a by-law be prepared authorizing the
following question to be placed before the
Stamford electors at the. time of the next
Municipal election: '~re you in favour of
the To~mship of Stamford seeking le islati0n
to legalize the showing of motion p~ctures
and the performance of concerts and plays in
theatres on Sunday?"
Carried.
"THAT Council authorize the si ning of pipe
line Agreements with the Canadian National
Railways for wa~ermain crossings of C.N.R. ,
Tracks for Stanle~ Ave. and Kent Ave. extended'
Carried,
Miss J.V. 7. Keighan
LaMarsh Allan
Mr. Climenhage 8. Corfield
~ Allan
Purchasing 9. Keighan
Agents' Work- MacBain
shop
Orientation 10. 'MacBain
Seminar Corfield
Tourist 11. Keighan
Seminar MacBain
Youth Week 12. Keighan
Cor~ield
~v-law 2560 13. Allan
MacBain
~ounty of Peel 14. Keighan
Corfie~
"THAT this Council officially dongratulate Miss
Judy LaMarsh on the honour bestowed upon her
by the Electors in the Niagara Riding; in
electing Miss LaMarsh to represent the Riding
as our Member of Parliament at Ottawa; and
that Council wish Miss LaMarsh every success
in the task that she has taken upon her should~
that of representing all the people in the
Niagara Riding to the very best of her ability~"n
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk submit to Mr. Climenhage the
estimated costs of service to two lots as
submitted by the Engineer."
Carried.
"THAT the Manager of Stores be authorized to
attend the Purchasing Agents' Workshop in
Cooksville on the 4th of November, 1960."
Carried.
"THAT Council authorize the Clerk, Engineer,
Fire Chiefs, and Councillor Allan to attend
the Orientation Seminar November 9th and 10th,
1960."
Carried.
"THAT the representatives of the Tourist
Committee for Stamford be authorized to attend
a proposed Tourist Seminar on Wednesday, Nov.
30th at Niagara Falls, Ontario."
Carried.
"THAT Council declare in a joint proclamation
with the City and Chippawa, if possible to
arrange, "Youth Appreciation Week" from Nov.
14th tO Nove. 20th."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2560, 1960. A by-law to authorize
the construction of certain works as local
improvements under the provisions of The Local
Improvement Act." Read a first and second time.
"THAT Council support the resolution of the
County of Peel in respect to grants for
hospital construction from the Dominion and
Provincial Governments, as outlined in their
letter of Oct. 26th, 1960."
Carried.
Finance
--
particular, new construction costs. That the '4
Board be invited to set two possible dates for
the meeting and that they be informed that we
Peter Neufeld 16.
Tablea
Cross Walk
Victoria Sch.
Corfield
Keighan
would have no objection to their architect
and officials attending with the Board. It
is the hope of this Council that such meeting
will lead to a better understanding by both
bodies of problems that both face."
Carried.
"THAT a letter be sent to Peter and Eva
Neufeld, 1064 Dorchester Road, that their
property must be cleaned up immediately."
:1
Adiourn.
Carried·
The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the reasons
indicated:
1. Report from Councillor Corfield, Chairman of the Traffic
Committee re: recommendation to paint a cro~s walk on portage
Road, and the suggestion that a traffic guide be employed to
direct children across this Road. The matter will be referred
to the Police Commission for consideration.
17. Corfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
November 7th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
General.
Roads
Relief
Einance
Bell,Con,n-
lock & Co.
Tender
Nov.l,1960
78
'presen__~t
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on November 7th,
7:30 p .m.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour 10: 15 P .M.
1960 a~
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Remembrance
~aV Service
School Bus
10rchard Park.
.Speed Limit
Minute~
1. Allan
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held Novem'
bet lot, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried,
Corfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass Accounts."
Carried.
Keighan
Cotfield
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
October 31st, 1960 as presented, be accep-
ted and the accounts be paid amounting to
$24,817.74." .~-
Carried.
Keighan
Corfield
Keighan
Corfield
Keighan
Cotfield
Keighan
Allan
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
October 31st, 1960 as presented, b&'~ccep-
ted and the accounts be paid. amounting to
$19,853.66"
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
November 7th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$69.25."
Carried.
"TINT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the tender of Bell,Gouinlock
& Company, Limited, to purchase $535,904.35
Township of Stamford Debentures, bearing
interest at the rate of 5-3/4% at a rate of
$97.80 per Hundred. The Debentures to mature
from December lst~ 1961 to December lot, 1980.
Carried.
Members of Council were supplied with a programme for the
Remembrance Day Service scheduled for Friday, November llth
at 11 o'clock at the Cenotaph in front of the Memorial Arena.
Mr. Alex McCallum was present at the meeting on behalf of the
Stamford Legion and he and all members of Council urged the
citizens of Stamford to attend the service.
blr. Harry Roberrs of 2993 Thorold Stone Road addressed the
Council and presented a petition making the following re-
quests:
1. Provision of a school bus for the children attending the
Orchard Park Public School, or arrange for transportation of
the pupils through the Greater Niagara Transit Conm~ission.
2. Reduction of the'speed limit from 50 miles to 30 or 35 miles
per hour.
School Bus
Orchard Park.
Speed Limit
In presenting the petition, Mr. Roberts pointed out that
Thorold Stone Road is a main artery with considerable traffic
which presented a problem for young children going to and
from school. The Reeve advised that the Township Council did
not have any jurisdiction in respect to the requests made in
the petition, but by agreement of Council, the Clerk was in-
structed to refer the subject matter of the petition to the
Stamford District Board of Education, the Greater Niagara
Transit Commission, and the County of Welland.
Walter Mepham 8.
Welfare
Costs
Christmas
Party
Meeting
County
Engineer's
Association
MacBain
Allan
"THAT our Clerk be requested to write to
the family of the late Walter Mepham,
expressing our condolances."
Carried.
A comparative statement of actual welfare costs compared to
the current Budget for the months of July, August and Septem-
ber was tabled for the consideration of Council. The Clerk
advised that the total number of recipients for the month of
June to September inclusive, showed a decrease from that of
1959. He advised that the Welfare Department felt that this
trend was the result of the large Winter Works programme which
the Township initiated in the winter of 1959-60. As a result 0f
· the employment given many men qualified for unemployment insur-
ance through these months and were able to maintain their fam-
ilies.
In response to a letter from the Stamford T'ownship Employees
Local Union 425, Council agreed that temporary employees on
pension and four temporary summer help employees should be
included in the employees Annual Christmas Party.
9. Keighan
Corfield "THAT the Engineer be authorized to attend
the annual Meeting of the County Engineer's
Association of which he is a member, meeting
to be held on November 24th, 25th~ 1960."
Carried.
Street 10. Allan
~ MacBain
Light ~,
Timothy Cres.
Report,
Chief
Assessor
"THAT the P.U.C. be asked to install 1 - 300
Watt Bracket and Bulb Street Light on
Timothy Crescent, providing satisfactory ar-
rangements are made with the subdivider, als0
place one additional 200 watt light on Booth
Street, at south end of Street."
Carried,
In response to the request made early in the year, Mr. B. R.
Prior, Chief Assessor presented a report which indicated that
his Department had made a su~ey of single residential build-
ings with two families living therein. 'His survey indicated
that there were 25 single family dwellings in the Township with
two families living therein. The Report was filed by
for future information.
Mobile
Telephones
By-law No.
2561
By-law No.
2567
Course -
Traffic
Control
Equip.
Tabled
Realtors'
Commission.
H.E.P.C.
Farm
F~nce
A~dJourn
NoV.7,1g60
11. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to rent
two mobile telephones for trucks driven by
foremen. The rental rate to be $25.00 per
unit on a rental purchase agreement."
Carried.
12. Allan
Keighan
13. MacBain
Allan
"BY-LAW no. 2561, 1960. A By-l~ to auth-
orize the execution of an Agreement between
the Canadian National Railways and the
Corporation of the Township of Stmuford
dated November 7th, 1960." Read a first,
second and third time and passed...'·
"BY-LAW no. 2567, 1960.' A By-law to pro-
vide for the taking of the vote of the
electors on a question." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
14. Keighan
Corfield
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to send
one of his Dept. employees to a 3 day course
in Toronto t6 study the operation and main-
tenanc~ of Traffic Control Equipment."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the reasons
indicated:
1. Letter from the Industrial Department of the Greater
Niagara Chamber of Commerce suggesting that the ToWnship should
pay realtors a commission when they were responsible for sales
of lots in the Industrial Subdivision to any mercantile concern.
The Solicitor will be asked to report on the validity of paying
a commission on the sale of Township property.
Letter from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission relative to the ~
provision of a farm fence between the Hydro right-of-way and the ·~i
property the Township is acquiring in Township Lot No, 56 for ~]
park purposes,
15. Corfield
Allan
"TItAT we do now adjourn to meet again
November 14th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried
Meeting Adjourned
Reeve
c'i'er
79
Present
MERGER
Committee
Merger .
Ad.j ourn
Nov.9,1960
80
P.resent
Minutes
Barbershop
License
A Special Meeting of Council was held on November 9th, 1960 at
4.45 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
Report of
A..B.Ogilvie
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The Reeve explained that the purpose of the meeting was to con.
sider the request of the Merger Committee for an estimated
budget for the year 1962 with the applicable estimated Mill
Rates. He advised that the Merger Committee would like to
have this information for the purpose of submitting a complete
report, in respect to the matter of merger, to the Councils
of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford, in
the near future. After considerable discussion on the matter,
the following resolution was submitted and passed:
1. MacBain
Allan
"THAT the Township Council is not favourable
to the proposal of the Merger Committee to hse
stamford To~mship prepare a projection and
estimate of the 1962 comparative Budget for
merger purposes, until such time as the 1961
Township Budget is approved by Council."
Carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Meeting adj ourned
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on November 14th, 19 , at
7:30 p .m.
,\
1. Cotfield
Allan
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
-. Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"TttAT the minutes of the meetings held November
7th and 9th, 1960 be adopted as printed,"
Carried,
Allan
Cotfield
"THAT the application for a Barbershop License
from James Roeca, 537 Portage Road N. be
approved and license granted.?;
Carried.
Signs on
St.Patrick
Ave.
Arena
in sp ec t i on
Condolence
Letters.
Hydro &
_P..ark.
Insraiment
Dates.
Real Estate
~ommissions
Mr. A. Barnett Ogilvie, Council appointee to the Niagara
Peninsula Conservation Authority, gave a comprehensive
written report dated November 14th concerning the activities
of the Authority during the year 1960. When he concluded the
report, members of Council discussed the operations of the
Authority with Mr. Ogilvie, and finally, Reeve E. E. Mitchelson
expressed the thanks of the Council to Mr. Ogilvie for his
very excellent report.
3. Corfield
Keighan
4. Cotfield
Keighan
5. Corfield
Allan
"T[1AT report of Traffic Co~muitEee Chairman,
S. Corfield, re: Caution Signs on St.
Patrick Ave. at Stamford Green Drive, be
accepted, and signs installed; and that
signs reading "Caution - Children 9tossingl'
be erected on St. George Av~eo a~ Stamford
Green Drive."
Carried.
6. MacBain
Allan
"T[~T the Engineer be requested to make an
inspection of the Arena, at the request of
Memorial Arena Commission.!'
Carried.
7. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT a letter of condolence be sent by the
Clerk to the relatives of Arthur Halsey,
Wa~e Ferguson, and Reginald Eidt."
Carried.
8. MacBain
Corfield
"TI~T the ~eeve and Treasurer be authorized
to issue a cheque in the mnount of
$11,828.00 in favour of the Hydro-Electric
Power Comuission of Ontario in pa~nent for
4.581 acres of property within Township
Lot 56 required for park purposes."
Carried.
"THAT Council authorize the Solicitor to
prepare a by-law to increase the instalment
dates for the paying of Municipal taxes,
from 2 instahnent dates as at present, to
4 instalment dates, with the first payment
becoming due on May ].st and thereafter,
July 1st, September 1st, and November 1st,
and that clauses A,B, & C. in the report of
Nov. 14th, ].960 submitted by the Clerk be
included, in respect to interest charged on
tax arrears and prepa~uents."
Carried.
"TI~T our Clerk be instructed to write to
each of the Real Estate F~.rms in Niagara
Falls, B~'a~nford, and Chippawa, pointing ou~
continued-
Real Estate
Commissions
C ont ' d
By-law No.
2568.
By-law No.
2569.
By- law No.
2570.
plowmen~s
Assoc.
Grant.
Items
Tabled.
Radios for
Fire Trucks
8. (Cont ' d)
that in the future it will be tile practice '!~ N.Falls
of Council to pay real estate commissions ·
to realm-ors who sell lands owned by the !~ Hydro
- Agreement
Municipality. It is to be noted that thi,~;
action carried out a request of the Indus.-
trial Committee of the Chmnber of Commerce
and in the main deals with the sale of our
industrial lots, subject to the qualifica~
tions in the last paragraph of the Solicit0r's
letter dated November 14th, 1960."
Carried.
Notc_____L. Deputy-Reeve Keighanabstained from voting on the above
Resolution.
9. Allan
Keighan
10. Cotfield
Reighan
"BY-LAW No. 2568, 1960. A By-law to appoint
polling Places, Deputy Returning Officers
and Poll Clerks for the Township of Stamford
and to unite certain adjoining Polling Sub-
divisions and to establish one Polling place
for the purpose of the 1960 Municipal Electicz
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-IAW No. 2569, 1960. A BS-law ~o authorize
the execution of Amendment No. 1, dated Oct-
ober 26th, 1960 to the Group Life Insurance
policy G.3814 issued by' the Confederation
Life Association to the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2570', 1960. A By-law to authorize
the e~ecution of an Agreement dated the
14th of November, 1960 between J. A. Climen'
hage Development Limited and the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford." Read a first,
second and third time and passed. j'
11. Allan
Corfield
"TI[~T a donation of '$75.00 be made to the
Welland County plo~nen's Association in
view of the fact the Plowing Match was held
in the Township of Stamford for 1960.'l
Carried.
12. Corfield
Allan
Adiourn.
Nov.14,1960.
81
Present
The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the reaso~s
indicated: '
1. Correspondence in connection with the proposal to purchase
radio equipment for 'township fire t~cks in ~onnection with
the Mutual Aid programme operated under the Emergency Measures
Organization. This matter will be discussed by the Reeve and
Deputy-Reeve a~ the meeting of County Council R~heduled for
November 15th, and our representatives will bring back a rcP
to Council on this matter at the next meeting.
2. Proposed by-law to authorize the execution of an
Agreement between the Corporation and the ttydro-Electric
Commission of Niagara Falls. The proposed agreement will
be fo~arded to the Commission for their perusal. If they
advise that the fonn of the Agreement is satisfactory, it
will be processed at a future meeting.
13. Corfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
November 21st at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adj ourned
Hour: 9: 20 P. b'l
't
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls, the Village of'Chippawa, and the Township of
Stamford, hel8 on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:30 p.m. at
the City llall.
Present from the City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor Franklin J. Miller,
Alderman I. McCallum,
Alderman C. Swayze,
Alderman G. Martin,
Alderman C. Gregory,
Alderman A. J. McKinley,
Alderman G. White,
Alderman H. Morton,
City Manager, W. S. Orr,
City Clerk, D. C. Patten,
City Engineer, S. Price.
Present from the Township of Stamford:
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson,
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan,
Councillor J. N. Allan,
Councillor S. Cotfield,
Councillor A. A. MacBain,
Twp. Engineer, C. H. Eidt,
Twp. Clerk, A. C. Huggins.
Present from the Village of Chippaws:
Reeve J. W. MacKenzie,
Deputy-Reeve H. Clarke,
Councillor James Ives,
Councillor Jos. Charlebois,
Village Clerk, R. T. N. Callan.
The meeting was chaired by Mayor bliller.
After thanking the representatives for their attendance, the
Mayor proceeded with the five items on the Agenda.
progress Report Item No. 1. - Progress Report of the Urban Renewal Com- :-i
of Urban Renewal mittee of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Boar.!. i:
Committee of After this report was read it was moved by Alderman Mart:: ~:
Planning Board. and seconded by Deputy-Reeve Keighan that a committee of
the Urban Renewal Committee be heard. This motion was
iI
Ambulance
Matter.
carried. Mr. Conroy Dewson, Director of the Niagara Falls
& Suburban Area Planning Board, spoke on behalf of the
Committee and explained the purpose of the Report and the
necessity of taking the initial steps to undertake the
comprehensive traffic study. He advised that the urba~iize~
area would include Niagara Falls, Stamford, and Chippaws.
It was moved by Alderman Gregory and seconded by Alderman
MdCallum that the City of Niagara Falls take the necessary
steps, through the Department of Highways, to institute a
transportation survey study and that the costs for such.
survey to be paid by the three municipalities be detcr,u.nez
at a later date. This motion was carried. (Councillors
Ives and Charlebois of Chippaws voted against the
Item No. 2. - Ambulance Matter. This item referred to the
report of the Joint Ambulance Committee, submitted to the
three Councils on September 1st, 1960. The Mayor advised
that the individual Councils had been asked to consider
this matter and asked what conclusions had been reached bF
their respective Councils. Reeve E. E. Mitchelson advised
that the Tox~nship had considered the matter and that agree
ment had been reached in respect to the following:
1. That only one ambulance service be subsidized.
2. That it appears that the subsidy for ambulance service
should be increased for 1961.
3. That the matter o~ increase of subsidy be referred to
the 1961 Council.
4. That an ambulance by-law be prepared to govern the
operation of ambulances.
Reeve MacKenzie of Chippawa, after a poll of his CounCil
members, advised that the Village would go along with the
suggestions made by Reeve Mitchelson of Stamford Township.
The City Council had not ~eached'definite conclusions on
this matter.
· ~ Winter Works
It was moved by Alderman Martin and seconded by Deputy-Re~
Clarke, that the mnbulance matter be referred back to the
original Ambulance Comnittee and it secure information on
the type of service to be supplied by the three operators..
and the estimated cost of such service, and any other deter.
considered desirable. In making such study the Committee
is asked to determine if other municipalities call for
tenders on such service and if any operators in other
municipalities operate withou~ subsidy.· This motion was
carried.
Item No~ 3~ - Rates of .~v fi~r ]:~heurer~ on Winter Works
Programme. Reeve E. E. Mitchelson reported that the Tower
ship agrees to pay winter workers at the rate of $1.45 per
hour. Reeve MacKenzie advised that his Council had no~
considered the matter. in consequence, he was not in a
position to express an opinion. The City Council did not
. .. ~ ... (Continued)
Winter Works
cent ' d
have a report on this question but the Mayor agreed that
his Council would consider the matter in their own Council
and would advise the other two municipal itics concernlug
any decision reached. Iu was moved by Alderman >lcKiu]ey
and seconded by Alderman Swayze, tha[~ the nlatter of pay for
Winter Works Employees be referred to the Negotjat;uS
mittee of the City Council. (Mcnlbcrs of the City Council
only, voted on this matter, and it was carried.)
Grants to the
Tourist &
Industrial
Committees.
Item No. 4. - Grants to the Tourist 6: ]ndustria] Committees
of the Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Alderman
McKinley, seconded by Aldemuan Morton, that the report of
the Special Committee appointed to deal with grants to the
Tourist & industrial Committee, be adopted and that the
Committee be empowered to meet with representatives of the
Chamber of Commerce for further discussions~and top'oft back
to the Councils. The voting on this resolution was nine in
favour and five against. Against: Aldentan Gregory, Deputy-
Reeve Clarke, Reeve blacKenzie, Deputy-Reeve Keighan,
Councillor MacBain. For: Alderman 1. McCallum, Aidemush
C. Swayze, Alderman Martin, Alderman Uhite, Councillor Allan,
Councillor Cotfield, Councillor Ives, Councillor Charlebois,
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson.
1961
Convention
Luncheon.
Item No. 5. - Request of the Community Planning Department
at Ottawa for consideration to participate in a Luncheon
for a 1961 Convention.scheduled for Niagara Falls. It was
moved by Deputy-Reeve Clarke, seconded by Alderman Gregory,
that the request of the Community Planning Department for
consideration to participate in a luncheon for a Convention
scheduled in Niagara Falls in 1961, be referred to a joint
meeting of the 1961 Councils. This motion was carried.
Adjourn.
There being no further business it was moved by Alderman
Martin and seconded by Deputy-Reeve Clarke, that the meeting
adjourn. This motion was carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
NOv. 16,1960 ·
~2
P__resent
Minutes
F inane e
'E. E, Mitchelson
Allan
Cotfield
R. F. l{eighan
~2 N. Allan
Cotfield
A. A. MacBait
~Reeve
l)eputy-k{ecvc
]
Counch.ler
"T}L~'E the minutes of the mcet]ng hcld
Nov. 14th as printed be adopted."
Carried,
Cot field
Allan
"TILA'f wc do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
Keigl,an
YmcBain
"TILAT the statement of Roads Accounts
dated November ].Sth, ]960 as }resented,
bc~ accepted a~d t c, a o~nts ~e paid
z
General
Relief
Finance
License
Claim for
'Fools.
Len
Hawk i n s.
Meeting with
lton.Macaulay,
re: Hydro
Grants.
4. Keighan
MacBain
5. Keighan
MacBain
6. Corfield
Allan
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated November 18th, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to $365,579.95."
Carried.
"TI{AT the statement of Relief ~ccounts dated
November 18th, 1960 as presented, be accel'l~
ted and the accounts be paid ~L~ounting to
$9,389.19."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
7. Allan
Corfield
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Robert Morris, 587 Kalar Rd.(Taxi-cab
Carried.
8. Allan
Cotfield
"THAT the Clerk be autho. rized to sign a
Proof of Loss form in respect to a theft
of tools from the Township. The cla~ to
be in the amount of $25.00."
Carried.
Mr. Len Hawkins addressed th~ Council in respect to an
account for weeds which his father, Leonard Hawkins, had
ceived from the Township for having weeds cut on Part Twp. Lot
60, comprised of 12.75 acres, at a cost of $48.00.· 1.if. llawkiDs
stated that he could not understand the reason that the Weed
Inspector insisted on cutting the weeds on his father's pr'op-
erty when the same action was not carried out in respect to
adjacent properties. It was decided to request the Weed
,specto~: for a report on this matter and also ask for his
attendance at the next meeting of Council scheduled for Saturdai
The Committee appointed to meet with the Honourable Robert
Macaulay, Minister of Energy Resources, relative to Hydro gra~t!
reported concerning a conference which was held with the Min-
ister on Tuesday, November 15th. The report indicated that
the Committee had presented a statement which showed a com-
parison of grants in lieu of taxes paid by the Hydro-Electric
Power Commission of Ontario as related to taxes paid by the
major industries in the Township. TIme statement showed that
the several industries listed with an acreage estimated at
acres paid a total of $574,603.00 for education in the year
as compared Uo the grant paid by the llydro on 3296 acres
amount' of $141,946.00. It was pointed out that if ltydro paid
full taxes for education on the transfo~mr and generating
stations, that the To~ship would receive in excess of $825,00p
for education. The Committee advised that the Minister shows
considerable interest in the new approach to the matter of
gran~ question on Hydro proper~ies as related to education, b
(Contin
Meeting with
Hon.Macaulay
Cont'd
Welland County
Flute & Drum
Band & Ken
Koz.
Traffic
Signal at
Montrose &
Lundy's Lane
Hermes
Programme
Fire Dept.
VehiCles.
Items
Tabled
Let 39,
Plan 160.
Public
he advised that if any changes are made in respect to the
grant situation that it would have to apply to a].~ muni-
cipalities which have Hydro properties and buildings.
Minister stated that the iuformation the Committee had '.;ub-
mitted would be carefully studied by the Commission and
himself and he requested additional statistical information
to assist with the study. The additional information
being prepared and will be forwarded to the Minister at the
earliest possible date.
9. Keighan
Allan
10. Corfield
MacBain.
11. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we extend our thanks to the Uc].land
County Flute & Drum Band for providing
music at the Annistice Day Service and
to Mr. Ken Koz who acted as Bugler at the
service. As an expressio~n of oui' apprec-
iation, a grant bc made to the Iqclland
County Flute & DrLm~Band in the smue
amount as 1959, and that a grant of $5.00
be made to Mr. Koz."
Carried.
"THAT the report of Traffic Committee re:
traffic signal at Montrose Road & I,undy's
Lane be accepted and tJ~e Engineer be
authorized to proceed with the necessary
installation of the Traffic Signal at
Thorold Stone Road and Drummond Road &
Portage Road, after the appoval of the
Dept. of Transport has been obtained."
Carried.
"THAT our Clerk be requested to write to
the Hermes Club and extend to the Club
Council's thanks, and the thanks of the
people of this Township for the fine play-
ground supervision programme provided by
the Club in 1960 as in the past."
Carried.
12. Keighan
Allan
"TIi~T the Reeve and Clerk be authorized
to sign a certificate in respect to
equipping three St~unford Fire Department
vehicles with radio equipment in connec-
tion with the Mutual Aid Programme
operated under the Emergency Measures
Organization."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for
the reasons indicated :_________~
1. Offer to purchase Lot 39 in the !,Adustria]
registered as Plan 160, from Lorne Morris. This Offer will
be referred to the Industrial Committee and thoir report will
be submitt'-cd to Council at its next mce~'ing.
2. Letter from the United Electrical Radio &. Machine Workers
of America requesting that December: 26th, 1960 and January
2nd, 1961 be proclaimed public holidays. The Clerk will
secure info~n tion in respect to this ma~ter and report at
~he next mcet~ ~ ~ ~. .
rig. ~ ~'~ '
Basile 3. Letter from the Director of the Niagara Falls & Suburban
'i apDlication Area Planning Board relative to the Basile application for
' re-zoning and an amendment to the Official Plan. This applica-
; tion was tabled until the Board gives a decision in respect
to the application for a change of use in respect to the
Badger property.
Adiourn. 13. Allan
MacBain "THAT the meeting adjourn and the next
meeting be held Saturday, November 26th
at 9:30 a.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
NOV.21,1960.
83
Presen~
Hour: 9: 3 0 P.M.
Clerk ~
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford was held in the
City Hall, On Friday, November 25th, 1960 at 8 p.m.
Present from the City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor Franklin J. Miller,
Alderman 1. McCallum,
Alderman C. Swayze,
Alderman G. Martin,
Alderman C. Gregory,
Alderman A. J. McKinley,
Alderman G. White,
Alderman H. Morton,
City Manager, W. S. err,
City Clerk, D. C. Patten,
City Engineer, S. Price,
City Treasurer, H. Dickson.
Present from the Township of Stamford:
Reeve Edward E. Mitchelson,
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan,
Councillor J. N. Allan,
Councillor S. Cotfield,
Councillor A. A. MacBain,
Twp. Engineer, C. H. Eidt,
Twp. Treasurer, R. W. Daws,
T~. Clerk, A. C. Huggins.
Mayor Miller chaired the meeting and explained that tbc
purpose of the meeting was to receive a Report from the Joint
Merger Committee. Its thanked all representatives for attend-
ing the meeting and then asked Alderman George Martin to pro-
ceed with the presentation of the Repo~'t.
Report
Tabled
Purpose of
Meeting ._
Aldex~nan Martin then requested the Secretary to read the
comprehensive Report prepared by the Merger Committee. '.['he
report of the Committee was then read by the Secretary and
the City Clerk in respect to pages 1 to 34. Aldemnan Martin
then called on the Township Engineer who described the recom-
mended boundaries for the new municipality with the aid of
large blueprints.
Reading of
Report.
Thanks to
Boards~ etc.
Adj onrn.
Nov.25,1960.
g4
.Present
'bjjinutes
Weed
Cuttin~
Benson
It was moved by Aidshaman ~,h~rtin and seconded by
Deputy-Reeve Keighan, that the ~ic~port subn~i'-cd by
tt the
Mcrger Com~i~tee be received and tabled for the considera-
tion of the members from the t~.,~o Councils and that the
Chairman of the Co~m~ittee be authorized to call another
Joint Meeting of the two Councils after sufficient time
has elapsed to Der~it the members to stud the Ke~ort. This
motion was carried unan~h~ous]y, A]dcn~au~ ~a~'t~n t~c~ asl~cd
The Mayor then extended the thanks of the meeting to
the bierget Committee, the Commissions, Boards, Public
Bodies, and all Officials and staffs who made the report
possible. !t was announced that a copy of the report would
be sent to all Boards & Commissions who co-operated in sub-
mitting the infoL~nation required. ",
It was moved by Alde~an Gregory, seconded by Councillor
Corfield that the meeting adjourn. This motion was carried.
bleeting Adj ourned.
t!our P.M.
A regular meeting of Council was held on Saturday, November
26th, 1960 commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Reeve
Deputy-lleeve
Counc illor
Councillor
Counc illor
Allan
Macgain
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
'S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
"TI~T the minutes of the meetings held
on November 16th and 21st, 1960, be
adopted as printed."
Carried.
Mr. Lcn Hawkins and Mrs. Lily McCourtie were in atten-
dance at the meeting and addressed Council in respect to
accounts which they both received for weed cutting ordered
by the Weed Inspector on their properties. They complained
that while the weeds were cut on their properties, adjacent
owners were not called upo~ to have weeds cut on their
properties. Members of Council indicated that the policy
in respect to cutting weeds and the reinova] of same should be
enforced irapartially throughout the Township. The C] erk
was directed to take the matter up with the Weed inspector
and it was suggested that a committee be set up to consider
the matter of weed control for 1961. After the committee is
formed, the entire matter should be discussed with the
County Weed inspector.
Mr. Noble Benson addressed the Council and expressed
his regrets at the small turnout of ratepayers who artended
the Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils on November
25th at which time the Merger Committee submitted their
report. 11c asked if the mcrger matter would be submitted
to the electors and was advised that such .a' decision would
........ continued...
,!':' .t2, N. Bensoni>,:i;.
': Cont' d
~?i~ ii~i
~ "~. !.~ Report of
~ ,5 ~ . Arena.
· , ... Realty
t%~.!~ ,~ ~ Letter.
? i,
'!ijii,,i :.f!, i,
'i!;. i:Boxing Day
.
f~
"~Y Hydro
i'i Conveyance
Poehack
application
Note:
be the responsibility of the two Municipal Councils at the
time the merger report is discussed, sometime after the
elections.
2. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT the Engineer's Report re: inspection
of Arena be rece~xed and the Engineer be
asked to fonqard the report to the Arena
Commission."
Carried.
3. Keighan
MacBain
"TI~T the Engineer be instructed to reply t0
a letter from Mr. F. Branscombe of River
Realty Development Ltd. dated November
22nd, 1960, and state what the position of
the Municipality is, regarding this matter,
and draw Mr. Branscombe's attention to the
pertinent sections of agreements made with
him, confirming our position."
Carried.
4. Keighan
Corfield
"THAT the Reeve be authorized to declare
Monday, Dec. 26th as Boxing Day.x:
Carried.
5. MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT our Clerk be instructed to reply to
the H.E.P.C. letter of Nov. 23rd, 1960,
to the effect that we will accept a con-
veyance df the property in question subject
to the conditiops set forth in their letter
if the title to the property and the actual
terminology of the reservations in the con-
veyance meet with the approval of our
Solicitor."
Carried.
Allan
Cotfield
"THAT we agree with the proposals from the
Planning Board re:.the Poehack amendment
application."
Carried.
- Deputy-Reeve Keighan abstained from voting on the above
Resolution.
C. 7. Allan
Corfield
"TItAT the P.U.C. be requested to transfer the
300 Watt street lights from O'Neil Street,
also from Stanley Street between Portage Roai
and Dunn Street, and from Woodland Ave. and
place same on McLeod Road between Drummond .
Road and Porte e, and other lemtions previ0u!
ordered for the8 tyne ~f light; and install.
fluorescent lightin~ on O'Neil, Woodland,
Stanley."
Carried
By-Law .8. Allan
No. 2572 Corfield
"BY-LAW No. 2572, 1960. A by-law to pro-
vide for the adoption of an amendment to
the Official Plan." Read a first, second,
and third time and passed.
Note: - Councillor MacBain abstained from voting on the above Resolution.
By-Law 9. Keighan
No. 2562 Corfield
"BY-LAW No. 2562 1960. A By-law to author-
ize the issue of Debentures in the
principal mnount of $495,000.00 for
public school purposes." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
By-Law
No. 2563 10.
MacBain
Kei~han
"BY-Law No. 2563, 1960. A By-law to author-
ize the issue of Debentures in the
principal amount of $19,090.83 to pay the
Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
By-Law 11. Corfield
No. 2564 Allan
"BY-Law No. 2564, 1960. A By-law to author-
ize the issue of Debentures in the
principal amount of $8,429.69 to pay the
m Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
By-Law 12. Allan
~o. 2565 Keighan
"BY-lAW No. 2565, 1960. A By-Law to author-
ize the issue of Debentures in the
principal amount of $13,383.83 for an
extension to the sewerage system in
Stamford Sewer Area." Read afirst, second
and third time and passed.
By-Law 13. Keighan
No. 2566 MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2566, 1960. A By-law to author-
ize the issue of Debentures in the aggreg-
ate principal amount of $535,904.35 for
various purposes." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for the reasons
indicated:
1, A letter from the Township Treasurer enclosing a bill from Harold
Smith, bailiff, for legal fees he incurred as a result of action taken
against him by Mr. T. Stelmaszynski in respect to the collection of a
business tax which he had been instructed to collect by the Township.
The communication will be referred to the Tow~ship Solicitor for a report.
2. Application for Type "A" and "B" Public Garage Licenses from Mr. Frank
Edwards. The Clerk was instructed to secure further information concerning
this application and report to Council.
3, Letter from Mr. F. Sirmais of 832 Mentress Road re: flooding conditions,
was referred to the Township Engineer for a report.
4. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board re: the
Possible use of Lots 9 and 10, Keg. Plan 178, Portage Rd., for mn~seum
Purposes. This comnunication will be tabled until such time as the
Historical Society determines further action.
"~ !! 5. Option to purchase Lot 39, Industrial Subdivision, registered as Plan
No. 160. The Deputy-Reeve advised that he and the Clerk had discussed the
possible use of the lot with Mr. Morris and reconmended that the offer be
tabled until such time as Mr. Morris provided Council with definite infor-
mation in respect to the type of building which he proposed to construct.
6. By-law No. 2571, authorizing the execution of an agreement with the
Niagara Falls Hydro Commission was tabled to consider the matter of safety
precautions which should be taken to protect the public from any danger.
Ad.iour~
14. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again at
the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Nov.26,1960.
Clerk
RESULTS OF NObill'~JFiOiq I'~ETING HELD
MONDAY, NOVEbLBEI~ 28th, 1960
AT THE TOWNSItlP IJALL,
REEVE
NOMINATED iiOVED BY
D'Arcy Cropp U.M. Deans
Robert F. Keighan W. 1,1. Deans
Edward E. Mitchelson J. MacKenzie
DEPUTY-REEVE
~ COUNC ILLORS
· BOARD OF
PuBLIc
COMMISSION
John Nelson Allan
Murdock N. Ross
Wm. M. VanAlstine
W. ~. Deans
J. Audsley
W. Riley
Andrew P. Admns
Emma 14. Bearss
Simeon Corfield
Alfred Henry Cropp
Ruth Grieves
Robert Itunt
A. A. MacBain
M.Ozzie Mallette
[~rray G. Mashford
Barnett Ogilvie
Dr. II. R. Potter
Robert I. Prior
Murdock N. Ross
Walter G. qcott
George A. Sexsmith
SiiCONDED BY
Calvin J, Bessey
Lily May McQueen
Earl K. Raham
W. J. Kent
J. E. Clement
J. McBurney
D. Cropp
N. Benson
K. Cumberland
John K. Brown
James Wincott
W. K. i. lann M. McA1]ister
T. R. Cauld W.J. Kent
J. E. Clc~acnt W.. M. Deans
J. Mitchlnson II. 1). Ilowe
Mrs. R. Preston Mrs. M. Fields
N. Ua] 1 A. Galley
J. C]emen~ S. Corfield
N. Bionda H. llowc
W. VanAlstine J.V. llobb
R. Jones F. Wallcer
Mrs. i'icBurney J. blcBurney
C. Bessey T. Brant
J. Audslcy J. Mann
G. Niven II. ll{4tzhaucr
T. W. Brant A. I1. Walker
D, Cropp W, M. Deans
K. Patterdon N, Benson
A. B. Fry G. Welstead
A, l.lhite I1, Stewart
R. D. Ilowe J.E. CIcment
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
OFFICE
For
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
For Council
5 to be
elected.
i'
i..
For Board of
Education -
2 to be
!ii elected.
For Public
Utilities
Commi s s ion
- 1 to be
elected.
QUALIFIED AND GOII,IG TO TIlE POLLS
DECEbBER 5th, 1960 - l0 a.m. to 7 p.m.
ADDRESS
OCCUPATION
Robert F. Keighan
Edward E. 1.litchelson
2670 Dorchester Rd.
2509 St. John Street
Real Estate
School Teacher
John Nelson Allan
Win. M. VanAlstine!
1624 Dunn Street
1442 Dixon Street
Retired Raib~,ay
Conductor
Railway Engineer
Andr~v P. Adams
Emma M. Bearss
Simeon Corfield
Alfred Henry Cropp
Ruth Grieves
Robert Hunt
Arthur A. MacBain
M.Ozzie Mallette
Murray G. Mashford
Barnett Ogilvie
Dr. H. R. Potter
Robert I. Prior
Murdock N. Ross
Walter G. Scott
Geo~.Sexsmith
300j' Dunn Street
2277 St. John Street
1633 Prince E~vard
417 Drummond Road
362 Dorchester Rd.
1847 Vine Street
818 Shirley Avenue
1969 Atlas Street
3840 Beaverdams Rd.
4100 Beaverdams Rd.
3037 Thorold Road
749 Dorchester Rd.N.
2983 Ann Street
2304 Maranda St.
2285 Stamford Green
Driv[
Stationary
Houserife
Retired Farmer
Stationary Eng.
Housewife
Stationary Eng.
Lawyer
Manager
production Clerk
Office Manager
Vet. Surgeon
Retired
Police Officer
Insurance Agcn~
Clerk
Calvin J. Bessey
Lily May McQueen
Earl K. Raham
2395 Lundy's Lane
2077 Conqin Avenue
2546 Co~in Cresc.
Retired
Housewife
Sec.-Treas-
T.G.Bright
John K. Brown
James Wincott
2605 En.;in Crescent
1691 Arthur Street
Instrument-
Technician
Electrical
Contractor.
REEVE
DEPUTY-P~EEVE
COUNC ILLOIIS
BOARD OF
EDUCAT ION
'PUBLIC
UTILITIES
COMMISSION
QUESTION
SUbR.L~RY OF TCWNSII!P OF STJj.~OZD
ELECTIO~i ]IZSULTS - DECEiiDEiI 5th~ 1960._
Elected for 1 yr. (1961)
Edward E. Mitch¢lson 4287
Robert F. Keighan 3067
John No Allan 4257
Wm. M. Va~Alstine 2973
Elected for 1 yr. (1961)
Harland R. Potter
A1 MacBain 3233
Simeon Corfield 3118
George A. Sexsmith 2337
Walter G. Scott 2267
Murdock N. Ross 2207
Robert I. Prior 2118
Murray Mashford 2073
Barnett Ogilvie ].975
Ermna Bearss 1819
Robert Hunt 1773
Ruth Grieves 1702
Ozzie Mallette 1387
Alfred Cropp 983
Andrew P. Adams 840
Lily May McQueen 3818
Earl Raham 34 20
Calvin J. Bessey 2347
Elected for 1 yr. (1961)
Elected for 1 yr. (1961)
Elected for 1 yr. (1961)
Elected for 1 yr. (1961)
Elected for 1 yr. (1961)
Elected for 2 yrs.(1961 & 1962)
Elected for 2 yrs.(1961 & 1962)
Elected for 2 yrs.(1961 & 1962)
James Wincott 3759
John K. Brown 3147
"Are you in favour of
legalizing the show-
ing of motion pictures
an.d the perfomnance of
concerts and plays in
theatres on Sunday?"
4336 - "Yes Votes" in favour of
Question.
2633 - 'INo Votes" opposed to
Question.
, , , , , ~'~ , , , , , , , , , ,
Total Number of Voters eligible to vote for Council .............
Percentage of Eligible Voters who voted for Reeve at 1960
Election ,.,...,,,,,,,,,.,..,,,,,...,....,,,,,,.,..,,.,..,,,,.,.,
Percentag~ of Eli~Ibl~ El~ctors ~o voted at 1°59 :Slcction
Percentage of Eligible Electors who voted at 1958 Election ,,
Percentag~ of Eligible Electors who voted at 1957 Election ......
16,292
45.138%
41.302%
35. 188%
Present
Minutes
Building
ermits
Garage
License.
Hawker &
Pedlar
License·
Finance
Ge_ncral
Relief.
A regular 14eeting of Council was held on Wednesday, December
7th, 1960 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Keeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
S. Corfield Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
MacBain
Corfield
"TIL~T the minutes of the meetings held
;November 25th and 26th, 1960 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
MacBain
Corfield
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued in
the month of November in the amount of
$594,460.00."
Carried·
Allan
MacBain
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License Type "A" & "B" from Frank W.
Edwards, 2095 Dunn St. be approved."
Carried·
Corfield
Allan
Cotfield
MacBain
Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
MacBain
"T[L~T the application for a Ilawker & pedlar
License from rlurton L. Eli,s, 40 Monck
St ,Catharines, be approved ."
" Carried.
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried,
"TI[AT the statement of General Accounts
dated December 2nd, 1960 as presented, lc
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to $51,192.16T".
Carried,
"TItAT the statement of Roads Accounts
dated December 2nd, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and tile accounts be paid ~uoun~i~g
to $29,392,64."
Carried,
"TIh~T the statement of Relief Accounts
dated December 2nd, 1960 as presented, bc
accepted and the accounts be paid amounti~S
to $789.34."
Carried·
t
Finance 9. Cotfield
l.lacBain
Clean up 10. Cotfield
properties Allan
Ilolidays. 11. Macgain
Keighan
"T~T tile Co.nmittce on l~inance do now
arise an~] resume tile business of
Council.:i
Carried.
Sun Oil Co. 12. IqacBain
Allan
"TUAT the C~ crk be author{zf~d tn notify
the property ovmers as menttoncd :~n
letter, to c].can up property to conform
with other properties in the area. l'rop-
erty is located on corner of O'Neil St.
and Portage
Carried.
"TID. T the resolution of Nove~nber 26, ]960~
pertallying to Chr{ stmas aud Few Year ' s
Uolidays be aud the satne
cinded, and that our employees be entitled
to refrain from work ou December 26th and
27Ch, 1960, and Jan. 2nd, 196]., pursuant
to the Bill of Exchange Act and the Town-
ship agreement with Local (j 425."
Carried.
"TItAT we accept the recotmnendotion of the
Chairman of Traffic, col~ta.Lned ~n his
letter to Council dated November 29th,
1960, and that the Sun Oil Co. Ltd. be
informed of Council's position on this
matter."
Carried.
Seat Tax 13. Corfield
, on buses. Allan
Con~ittee
Wm, B rowll
w~Dter Works
Pay,
"THAT the ',cove appoint a Committee to
meet with bU.n:Kster of Transport along with
representative of Transport Commission re:
tax on buse-s ovmed by the City and Stam-
ford Township~ as Council opposes this
tax."
Carried.
The Reeve appointed a Committcc of Deputy-Keeve Keighan,
Councillor Allan~ and himself in respect to tile above
resolution.
14, Allan
Keighan
"TILAT a letter of condolencc be tforwardod
to the fam.L].y of the late Wm. Brown who "
acted as a !)<qmty l~ettn~i,~,g Officer at ~
Tova~ship elections for maIly years," ~
Carried,
15, l[eighan
MaGBain
"TUAT Count [.]. attthorize thr F. nginecr to .:
pay the employees on the W,Lnter Worl{n
progrnm a ra~e of $] .45 per hour,tel:to- y
active to 1)ec.6th, 1960, ~t begD~ under- P
stood that aft{ur considerin;% the centrib- f
utions received from the Frdcral and
. .....cont.Lnued-
Winter Works
Fay
(Cent' d)
By-law No.
2554.,1960.
By-law No.
2573.
By-law No.
2574.
Backhoe
trices.
Items
Tabled
plumb ing
Regulations
[<ovac S
Subdivision
Sewer Outlet
in Part
Tw~ .Lt .10B.
15. (Cent ' d)
means that the Township's share of the
increase will be 5¢ per hour."
Carried.
16. Allan
Cotfield
17. MacBain
Allan
18. Corfield
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2554, 1960. A By-law to author-
ize extensions to the S~erage system in
Stamford Sewer Area." Read a third t~ne
and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2573, 1960. A By-law to desig-.
hate as a public park and playground
certain lands within Township Lot 56 as
"The blerle F. Ker Park". Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2574, 1960. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an Agreement dated the
15th day of ]December, 1960 between the
Corporation of the Township of Stamford
and the Corporation ~ the City of Niagara
Falls." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
19. Keighan
Cotfield
"TltAT the tender of Damo~e Bros. Ltd. re:
backhoe prices for winter works projects,
be accepted by Council, it being the lowest
price submitted, at $1,275. per month, based
on a 40 hour week."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the reasox~s
indicated:
1. Letters from Dr. A. E. Berry re: amended plumbing regu]a'
tions and a letter from the T~qnship Plumbing Inspector ther&0n,
The mnended plumbing regulations will be referred to the Term-
ship Solicitor and a draft by-law will be prepared to bring the
regulations in line with To~a~ship by-laws.
2. Letter from the Community Planning Branch of the Department
of Municipal Affairs re: revised plan of the former Kovacs
property to be used for industrial purposes. This matter was
referred to the special committee for subdivisions with the
request that a report be submitted in respect to the proposal
as soon as possible.
3. Letter from the Property Department of the Hydro-Electric
Power Con~ission of Ontario relative to our request for stornl
sewer outlet on Hydro property in Part Twp. Lot 108. The con-
ditions expressed in the Hydro letter were approved and the
Engineer was authorized to make arrangements for an eas~nent
agre~nent.
Adjourn.
Dec.7,1960.
~6
20. A]lan
Corfield
"TItAT we do now adjourn to meet on
Monday, Dec. 12th at 7:30
' ~ /' Reeve '
Carried.
l, iceting Adj ourted.
Hour: I
Dec crab er
A Regular hiesting of Council was held on Monday,
12th, ].960 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Presen_____~t
E. E. [litchclson
R, F. Kegthan
J. N. Allan
S. Corfield
A. A. MacBain
DepuEy-lleeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Minutes
Licenses
Public
Garage
Licenses.
BoxinF. Day
1. !.iacBain
Allan
2. Corfield
Keighan
3. Allan
, Keighan
4. MacBain
Keighan
5. Keighan
Corfield
6. MacBain
Allan
"TILAT tile m:;.nu~es of the mcet:ing held
December 7th, 1960 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
"TItAT the applications for licenses from
the following be appreved and licenses
grant cd:
Mrs. Clare Taylor, 346 Portage Road N.
(ttairdress ing),
Donald D. Marlcau, Queenston (Taxi-cab
Driver) ."
Carried.
"TI{AT the applications for a Public Garage
Type "A" & '~B" License from John N{':~nan,
Cot, Stanley & Arthur Sts. be approved."
Carried.
"TItAT Council declare Tuesday, the 271h day
Da ."
of December, 1960; as Boxing y
Carriud.
"TItAT the account for the annual Christmas
party o~ the Stamford Employ{ms l,ocal
Union No. L:2j, be al~proved for payment,
as provided for in the 1960 Budget."
Carried.
"TItAT our ]']nF:hmer be requested to fol~ard
to tit{-, l){,~pat'tn~ent of Transport ODe further
prin~ of CIte plan as uulml:Ltted wlth his
....... continued-
Traffic
Lights-
(Cont;d)
Bailiff ' s
Account.
Joint
Ambulance
Report.
Insurance
Commissions
C .N.R.
Deficit
By-law
2560.
By-law
2575.
2.
(Cont ' d)
letter of ~]ovc. mber 28th as requested in
the Department's letter of December 9th,
1960, and Set plans approved for the
remainder of our traffic lights."
Carried·
Allan
Corfield
"TI~T we accept the report of the Solicitor
relative to Bailiff, Harold Smith's
account and that Mr. Smith be advised that
no liability could be attached to the
To~ship in respect to the account he sub-
mitted."
Carried,
MacBain
Cotfield
"T}~T we accept the report of the Chairman
of the Joint Ambulance Committee dated
the 12th day of December, 1960."
Carried.
Corfield
Allan
"T}~T we approve of the list of insurance
agencies included in the letter from
Collins & Elsley, in respect to the dSs-
tribution of commissions for the year
1960~ on condition that ~1]. agents nalucd
in the letter dated Decenter 8th, 1960~
have current provincial licenses."
Carried.
Cotfield
Keighan
"TItAT Council approve of the revised account
from the C.N.R. and Stmnford Township's
share of $395.00 be paid; and the Engineer
be thanIced for his interest in this
matter." ~'
Carried·
Corfield
Keighan
Allan
MacBain
"BY-IAW No. 2560, 1960. A By-law to author'
ize the con,struction of certain works as
local improvements under the provisions of
The Local Improvement Act." Read a third
time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2575, 1960. A By-law to author'
Zoning
B ~ - law
(Cent'd)
By- law
2553.
Adjourn.
Dec.12,1960.
P_resent
It
!
ize the purchase by The Corporation of the.
q:ownship of Stmnford from the ilydro-Electrxc]
;ower Commission ofof',:%;
Ship Lot No. 56 for the .~o~loh3,p of ot~Tad
and third ~ime and pass~u.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled for dm
reasons indicate~j: " ,~
...
1. Letter dated December 9th from the Niagara Falls & Sub- ..
urban Area Planning Board re: proposed by-law to zone certai~n~ :.:
property lying between Montrose Road and the Queen. Elizabetl "=,
........ (Continu~d)"'~
as Industrial. An appropriate by-la\.? will be prepared in
connection with this item and uili be submitted to Council
at their next regular meeting.
2. By-law No. 2553, authorizSng an extension of the water-
works system. The third read.:_ng of this by-law was withheld
until easement rights are secured through the !!eightman
property, required to extend the watermain on Kent Avenue
south to Belmont,
"TI~AT we do now adjourn to L~eet again
Monday, Dec. 19th, 1960 at 7:30 p.m.,
unless sooner called by the Reeve.."
Carried.
14eeting ~dj ourned.
13. Allan
Keighan
Ilour: C: 15 P .i-i.
/
( R~eve
A Joint i, Ieeting of the Muhicipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford was held in the
City Hall, on Monday, December 12~h~ 1960 at O:4C p..m.
City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor Franklin J. Miller,
Aldenaan I. McCallurn,
Alderman C. Swayze,
Alderman G. Martin,
Alderman C. Gregory,
Alderman A. J. McKinley,
Aldez~nan G. l.Haite,
Alderman tt. Morton,
City Manager, W. S. Orr,
City Clerk, D. C. Patten,
City Engineer, S. Price,
City Treasurer, 1t. Dickson.
Aldennan-elect, Faho blartin.
T__oownship of Stamford:
Reeve Edward E. Mitchelson,
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan,
Councillor J. N. Allan
Councillor S. Corfield
Councillor A. ~. MacBain
ltugh Couch, Solicitor,
C. 1t. Eidt, 'l~zp. Engineer,
A, C. Huggins, Twp. Clerk
Councillor-elect Dr. 11. R. Potter,
Councillor-elect George SexsmLth,
Councillor-elect Walter Scott.
Mayor Miller chaired the meeting.
~i'~ ~// After welcoming the Council members and officials, of Stamfi~d, .
f i tt P an ~ ~nsult ' · ' ,e's ~
· .. ~I tions in reconm~endations on pages 33 , -' Re oft ~
'~i.. ~L Reports. and also pages 33, 34, & 35 of ~le C t s F~na! . ~
Questions
Resolution
Questions were asked by Aldermen Gregory, Morton & Swayze
in respect to the Mill Rate structure and services to indus-
tries" of the portions of municipalities to be annexed.
Alderman Martin replied to the questions and then requested
the To~.mship Engineer to show the boundaries of the proposed
City on large plans which had been prepared. After hearing an
explanation of the plans from the Engineer, further questions
were asked by the members of both Councils and were replied to
by the Chairman.
There being no further discussion, the following resolution was
submitted:
Prcscnt
Minutes
new Members
Adlourn.
De~.12,1960.
Alderman Martin
Deputy-Reeve Keighan
"TI~T we, the Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls and the Tox,mship of
Stamford, now assembled in joint
session, adopt the report of the
Merger Committee ~ated the 25th day
of November, 1960, and that we author'
ize the Merger Committee to prepare
the necessary ~oint or separate an~li'
c~tions as may be required to implemen:~
their recommendations in the said
report, ~nd that the Co~mnittee be
authorized to employ such~professi°~al
help in the preparation of the appli-
cation or applications as-they or
their professional advisors may deetn
advisable, but that the application
or applications be not filed with the
Ontario Municipal Board or no othc~:
Official steps be taken to actually
make the application or applications
until the said application or applica'
tions have been approved by the two
1961 Councils."
This resolution was carried unanim'
Finance
General
ously, with all membe~:s of both
Councils voting in favour.
The Alde~mmn-elect of Niagara Falls and the three Councillors'
elect of Stamford Township were then polled and they indica~e~
that they were in favour of the motion.
The Mayor extended the thanks to Alderman Martin and his
Co~it~ee for their excellent and compreh~ns~rve report. q'hc
Aldemuan replied and thanked the members of his Committee.
It was then moved by Alde~an Morton, seconded by Alderman
McKinley that the meeting adieus. Th%s resolution was c
'Meeting Adj ourned,
' . ..', ' ," "..
A ~,legular Meeting of Council was held on December ]gth,
i960 conu~encin;~ at 7:3C j;.z:~o
1. Corficld
Allan
E. E. "itcl-mlson
it. F.
S.
A. A. NacBain
2. Corfield
Allan
Dol/uty-~,ceve
Counc~: ] ] or
Councillor
"TqA'i~ tlnc minutes of Joint l.hn!ic~pal Council
~ ~e~ ~:.u~ and tile ~ ~tt] :It ~leeti't~S hold
December 12th be adopted as printed."
Carried. ,
"TiIAT x'z? do ~Iow adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
3. Keighan
Corfield '
Carried.
"TII~T tile statenerr of General Accounts dated
December 16th~ ]960 ~s presented,
accc?tcd ar,d the accounts be paid anleunting
to $7~8~979.05."
Carried.
~oads_
Relief
F inane e
4. .Keigha~
Corfield
5. Keighan
Cotfield
6. MacBain
Corfield
"TI~T the statement of ]lov. ds Accounts dated
December 16th, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to $22,710.07."
Carried.
Cred:Lt Union 7 · AIlan
Dcduct ions MacBain
"T~T the statement of %e].icf Accounts dated
December 16th, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to $9,081.55."
Carried.
Lorne
"T1L~T tile Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume tile business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT this Council aUrees to payroll deduc-
tions of culployecs in the Credit Union,
under the conditions aJ set forth in the
letter from the Clerk."
Carried.
Mr. Lorne Morris addressed Council
building he proposes to erect on Lot 39, Plan 160, if the
Township approve of the sa],~- of this lot located ]n the
Industrial Subdivtsnlon. After hearin,~; thL Eng]ncer's report
in respect to the design and typc of building to be crectcd,
Lores Morris
Cont ' d.
Stclmaszynski
Do It Now
Ad.
Gas Installa-
tions.
Carlton Ave.
Parking.
By-law No.
2576.
By-law No.
2577.
By-law No.
.?-j53.
Council indicated that the building was satisfactory and the
Clerk was authorized to have a deed and by-law prepared to
convey the lot in question.
Mr. M. T. Stelmaszynski addressed Council in respect to a
seizure of a milk mixing machine by Che bailiff in connection
with a warrant to distrain for taxes, and also in connection
with flooding conditions which occur on his property. Aftek'
some discussion of both matters, the Reeve advised Mr. Stel-
maszynski that he would discuss the seizure with the bailiff
and Engineer to det~n~ine if some settlement of the matter
could be resolved. The Reeve requested the Engineer to bring
in a complete repor~ relative to the drainage matters referred
to.
8. Keighan
Corfield
"TI~AT Stamford Council participate as a sponsor
in an "ad" to be published in the Niagara
Falls Evening Review re: the "Do It Now"
campaign being promoted by the Greater
Niagara Winter Campaign Advisory Committee."
Carried.
9. Keighan
MacBain
"TI{AT the resolution from Sudbury re: having
a thorough review of the procedures of
licensing, inspection and enforcement in
connection with gas instalIations, be endorsed,
and the Minister be notified; and that the
Plumbing Inspectbr be requested to report on
how these requirements are dealt with at the
local levels"
Carried.
10. MacBain
Allan
"THAT the parking situation on Carlton Avenue
be referred to the Traffic Committee to
re-study the s~ne."
Carried.
11. Allan
r, Corfield
12. Cotfield
Allan
13, Allan
Corfield
"BY-lAW No. 2576, 1960. A By-law to amend
By-law 2350 as amended." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2577, 1960. A By-law to author~'
ize the execution of an Agreement dated the
21st day of November, 1960, between E.
Weightman &;oms Ltd. and The Corporation
of the Township of Stsfaford." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
~B¥-].AW No, 2553, 1960. A B~-law to autho;:-
ize an extension to the Waterworks System
of the To~'mhip of S~muford," Read a third
time and passed.
By-] aw No.
2578.
Dy-law No.
2579.
By-law No.
2580.
Inaugural
Meeting.
Tax
Instahnents
Welfare
Allowances
Bonus
Press &
~(adio
14. A]lan
Corfield
15. Corf5 old
Allan
16. Cotfield
blacBain
17. Corficld
Keighan
18. MacBaix:
· Corfield
19. MacBain
Keighan
20 · Macgain
A 11 an
21, Kcighan
MacBain
"BY-IAI7 No. 257q, ].o6a. A I~y-]ow to
provide for tile ]~o~7~fouf_ng Of mO~lay
pend:'~g salc of l)~l~n~tuwcS." head a
firut} second and third time and passed.
"BY-i.e'7 llo. 2570, 1.9e-D. A
the first meeting of the Council of the
Corpoi'atio['~.l' !loo, J ~: first~ second and
third time and pasctd.
"BY-L&U Nn. 2580, IC~. l^ ;;y-.la\v .t-o aukbovine
the/.ucchase of cer~sa:rn ] m~d~ from ?i1
Eobcrt Grimwood amid G~rtrude E. Crimwood
to enable the cons~:~;uc~ion of right-of-v.,ay
on ~a!uer rLoad and 't:he Canadian Not:jona]_
l'.ailx.my." Read a first~ second aud third
time aud passed.
-"TII~_T the inaugurst:Lou :%cetjng be held on
j~In. 3rd in 1'o] _~ce Administration Building
at Grecn's Co~ners~ a~ g p.m."
Carried.
"TI~T Council allprove the !,ayment oG tnxQs
by %lur instalmcnts starting in the. year
1961."
Carried.
"TIIAT a Christmas allowance on the same
basis as last year be paid to people on
we] fare and those on winter works who have
not received their first full pay."
Carried.
"TIIAT Department lieads, .qtatutory employees,
and all non-uniou employees be paid a bonus
of :)50.00 each in apprcc:jation of the over-
Cime worked without extra remuneration
during the year 1960."
Carried.
"'flL/~'.l: Council approve a ,'p:ant to rcprcscn-
Eatires of the Presr: and Radio who cover
the publicjty of the Council meetings, ~nd
Council busfncss, on the same basis as the
~=n ~n nn he th,' Niagara Falls
1~ grant:
Evening Review; $50.00 to Rad:i.o Statj.on CllVC
and Q25.00 ~o the 14lagare Falls Gazette."
Carried, t
.' $
::!: '\i~ ~ Tabled The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the reasons
lEems.
Right-of-
Way.
Open cut
Canal.
Adjourn.
Dec.19,1960.
Present.
Minutes
indicated:
1o Letter from the Regional Property Officer of the Hydro-
Electric Power Commission of Ontario advising that the Cola-
mission will transfer a certain right-of-way in Part Lot 95
to the Township for a nominal sum of $1.00. The Engineer was
requested to consider this matter and report to Council.
2. Letter from the Winter EmploDnent Campaign Committee
suggesting that representations be made to the Itydro-Electrjc
Power Commission of Ontario to have the open cut Canal
re-capped. This matter was referred to the first joint
meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of Niagara Falls
and the To~nship of Stamford.
22. Corfield
Allan
"TItAT we do now adjourn to meet on Wednesda5;,
Dec.. 28th at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called
by the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 11: 20 P .hi.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on December 28th, 1960
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
commencing at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
1. MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held Decem-
ber 19th, 1960 be adopted as' printed."
.k
Carried.
Finance
2. Corfield
MacBain
Roads
3. Keighan
Cotfield
General
4. Keighan
Cotfield
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Garried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
December 28th, 1960 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amountin~
to $9,080.35."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
December 28th, 1960 as presented, be acceP'
ted and the accounts be paid amounting to
$60,626.38,"
Carried.
Finance
Taxi
Licenses
Mr.& Mrs.
Nemeth.
Street
Lighting-
~maS.
By-law No.
2581.
By-law No.
1582.
5. -Corfield
Keighan
6. MacBain
Corfield
7. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Council contribute as its share of the
cost for Christmas Street lighting to the
South End Business and Professional Men's
Association - $50.00."
Carried.
8. Allan
MacBain
"BY-lAW No. 2581, 1960. A By-law to amend
By-law 2530 aS amended." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
Note:- Deputy Reeve Keighan abstained from voting on the above
Resolution.
e
Allan
Keighan
"BY-lAW No. 2582, 1960. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an Agreement dated the
14th day of November, 1960 between J. A.
Climenhage Development Limited and the
Corporation of the Township of Stamford, and
to rescind By-law No. 2570 (1960)." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nemeth of 2626 Dorchester Road addressed
the Council in respect to securing a building permit for prop-
erty fronting on Dixon Street near the corner of Orchard
Avenue. They indicated that the frontage of the property was
95 feet with a depth of 60 feet. They requested information
as to the reason why a building permit could not be granted.
The Reeve advised the Nemeths that the depth of the lot was
such that the Twp. building and zoning requirements could not
be complied with and as a result, the Building Inspector could
not grant a building permit. He suggested that either the
Nemeths or the proposed purchaser make an application to the
Committee of Adjustment to determine if authority would be
granted for a building permit. The Nemeths thanked the Council
for the consideration given, but left a list of certain prop-
erties which they alleged the rear yard requirements had not
been complied with. It was decided that the matter would be
referred to the Building Inspector for investigation and report.
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab
Driver's License from Charles Hall, 2539
Dunn St. be approved and license granted,
and that the application for a Taxi-cab
Driver's License from Samuel Fisher, 2398
Doreen Drive be approved and license
granted." ."
Carried. ~
."THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
By-law No. 10.
2583.
By-law No. 11o
2584.
By-law No.
2585.
Transit
Cornsis ·
Bill
Deputy-
Reeve
KeiKhan ·
Items
'tabled..._
Cdn.Heme
Food Prod·
Ltd. water
Rates.
Sewer Riser
-St.Paul
Ditches -
Lots 98 to
!18..
Cotfield
Allan
"BY-lAW No. 2583, 1960o A By-law to author-
ize the execution of a conveyance from the
Corporation of the Township of Stamford to
Lorne B. Morris dated the 28th day of
December, 1960." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
MacBain
Keighan
u. By-lAW No. 2584, 1960. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an Agreement dated the
28th December, 1960 between River Realty
Development Limited, The Corporation of the
Township of Stamford, and Frank A. Brans-
combe and Mildred Branscombe." Read a first:
second and third time and passed.
Keighan
Allan
13. MacBain
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2585, 1960. A Byelaw to author-
ize the execution of an Agreement dated the
28th December, 1960 between W. So Walters
Construction Limited, The Corporation of
the Township of Stamford, and William Stewart
Walters and Daisy Waiters." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"THAT the necessary steps be taken to amend
the Greater Niagara Transit Commission Bill
now before the Legislature to make it un-
necessary for the Commission to pay seat
tax on P.C.V. licenses." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
14. MacBain "THAT Council take this opportunity to thanR
d P
Corfiel ' De uty-Reeve Keighan for his services to
the Township during the past year and in
· . particular, his services as Chairman of
Finance, and to wish him a happy and pros-
· perous 1961."
i Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the reasons.
°consumption for their new plant. A rep
be requested from the Public Utilities Commission.
2. Letter from Lindlay Robinson dated Dec- 19th relative to
blockage in the sewer riser which services his home at 725
St.Paul Avenue. This letter will be referred to the appro'
priate Council Committee of 1961, for attention.
3. Letter from the River Realty Development Ltd. dated Dec.
12th relative to a proposal to close in the ditches fronting
Lots 98 to 118. The Engineer will consider the proposal of
the Company and bring in a complete report to a future me6~i~
Of Council.
Access
Right-of-
Way.
4. Report from the Township Engineer dated Dec. 23rd rela-
tive to a proposal of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission
to convey an access right-of-Way in part Township Lot 95
extending from Portage Road for a distance of approximately
275 feet, to the Township. This matter will be referred to
to the 1961 Council for attention.
Seat Tax
on Buses.
5. Letter from the City Clerk of Niagara Falls enclosing a
report from Alderman Ian McCallum regarding the matter of
seat tax on Greater Niagara Transportation buses. The report
indicated that the Minister of Transport was favourable to
having the Private Act applied for by the City of Niagara Falls
and the Township of Stamford relative to the Transit Commission
amended to provide that the two municipalities are in effect
a metro area. If this change is made in the Bill and'~pproved
by the Legislature, it will not be necessary to~pay a seat tax.
The suggested amendment to the Private Bill will be referred
to the Township Solicitor for attention.
Adjourn. 15. Cotfield
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on January
3rd at the Inauguration Meeting to be held
at the Police Commission Administration
Building at 8:00 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 10:40 P.M.
Clerk