Minutes1962(A)Declaration
of Office
Gavel
Reeve's
Inaugural
Address
The Inaugural Meeting of the Stamford T~nship Council was held in the Court
Room of the Stamford Police Administration Building on Tuesday, January 2nd,
1962 at 8:00 p.m.
All the members of the Council and the member of the Public
Utilities Con~nission 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 1962 Council was now officially constituted.
Rev. W. Gordon Hume, Minister of the Southminster United Church,
gave the Prayer of Invocation for the 1962 Council.
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson then gave his Inaugural Address:
The Members of the 1962 Council of
the Tox~nship of Stamford.
Reverend Sir, Fellow Council Members, Officials, Staff, Ladies
and Gentlemen:
My first and very pleasant action, as your Reeve for 1962,
is to give a sincere welcome to you who are attending what will
probably be Stamford Township's Last Inaugural. Let me say, with
no uncertainty, that you are performing a very essential function
in our democratic system by being present tonight.
Effective operation of a democracy requires two components:
(1) a sincere governing group and, (2) an interested and informed
public. To a very large extent the actions of all democratic
governments at every level are the reflection of public opinion
and it should be so. If public opinion is such a vital factor in
our democracy, it follows that this public opinion must be soundly
based. The electors must keep themselves fully informed, they mus
be willing to support legislation for the good of society, even
though it may prevent some people from doing as the~'choose. The~
must consider themselves as part of the Government - whether it
the Government of the Dominion of Canada, the Province of Ontario
or the Township of Stamford. You are showing your sense of re-
sponsibility and interest by being present this evening and my
sincere congratulations go to you.
We who have been elected as leaders of our community have
an even greater responsibility in a democracy. We must pursue a
course which an informed public opinion wishes us to pursue, but
this is only!half of our job. From our preferred position on the
inside, where we can view all questions from every angle, and whet
we know the legal limits and possibilities, there is an obligation
upon us to give true leade~ship and help mould public opinion~
must weigh all the facts at our disposal, make our decisions basel
· upon these facts, and enact inCatrial legislation, which we kn~
is for the good of the community. While doing this, it is also
our duty to keep the public fully advised of the nature of'our
problems and the reasons for the solutions ~hat we propose. If
do not do so, we shall surely fail.
We may sometimes feel, as members of Council or as citizen!
of Stamford Township, that our opinions and decisions are relativ~
unimportant. Bu~ let us no~ forget that we are part of the grea~
domocra~ic system. Wi~h democracy on trial, as it never has been
in ~he his=ory of modern ~imes, we must make it work in our lit~l~
sphere. No o~her political eys=em every devised puts ~he'resPon°
sibili~ies of governmen~ so squarely on ~he shoulders of ~he
average person as does ~ha=of.demoeracy.
Reeve~s
Inaugural
Address
! would like to pay a tribute to tbe men who served
with me on the 1961 Council. It was a pleasure and a privilege
to work with them for the benefit of the people of Stamford
Township. I wou].d like to state that each member of Council
worked diligently 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 they served.
c e 1962 Council lost the services of
Deputy-Reeve John Allan and gained those of fo~er Deputy-Reeve
Robert Keighan. Deputy-Reeve John Allan, a veteran of 23 years
service, was defeated at the polls but he can feel that during
those years he has served faithfully, has supported legislation
that brought about many changes and as his successor suggested
on election night, he has earned the title of ~'Mr. Stamford".~
We welcome back as Councillor~ Robert Keighan, whose five years
experience as Councillor and Deputy-Reeve will obw[ously make a
contribution to the deliberations of the 1962 Council. It will
be the duty of the members of the 1962 Council to use their tal-
ents to do the work that must be done with honesty, integrity
and forthrightness.
MUNICIPALITIES CREATED BY PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION
The rights of local self-government come from the Province.
Provincial legislation tells the civic authorities x~nat they
may do, or must do, and often specifies in detail how a service
is to be organized and carried out. In almost every undertaking~
the local authority has some freedom of choice coupled with a
measure of Provincial direction. Certain services which muni-
cipalities 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 HFIDS OF DEPART>~ENTS AND THEIR STAFFS
To accomplish the work that was achieved in 1961 required
't~e 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 to the attention of the people of
Stamford Township, and praise and thank them on your behalf.
Without their loyal 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, C. H. Eidt, the Treasurer,
R. W. Dawe, the Chief Assessor, Ben Prior, the Building Inspector,
A. J. Bradley, the Plumbing Inspector, W. Pattison, as heads of
their respective departments, have done yeoman service.
The Police Commission and the men on the Force under
Chief Constable John Cunningham deserve our thanks for the manner
in which they have preserved law and order and the other services
which men of the law perform.
The Public Utilities Commission and their staff under
Manager, Harold Brownhill, who supply the electrical and water
services we require are to be compl[mented, especially when the
weather is at its worst.
Another group of fine public spirited citizens whose
services give us all peace of mind is the group of men who serve
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in Stamford's Fire Departments. Under the direction of the No.
3 Committee of Council, the men of the three Fire Departments
render service of such a high calibre that the Undenqriters set
Stamford's fire rate at the same figure as that of the City of
Niagara Falls. This predominantly volunteer fire service de-
serves the thanks and support of all of us.
We must not forget to thank the many individua] citizens
who serve on the following: The Arena Board, the Welland and
District Health Unit, the Library Board, the Housing Authority,
the Planning Board, the Niagara District Airport Commission, the
Courts of Revision, the Niagara Regional Development Association,
the Stamford District Board of Education, the Greater Niagara
Transit Commission, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
and the Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Tourist Committees.
The sincere thanks of Council must be expressed to the
Niagara Falls Evening Revi~, Radio Station C.H.V.C. and the
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Gazette for their contribution in communica-
ting the activities and decisions of Council to the people of
Stamford Township.
All of the people referred to in the appreciations just
expressed render the kind of service that helps to make Stamford
Township a well balanced and desirable community in which to
live. The thanks that I have just expressed must fade into insig-
nificance compared to the sense of satisfaction and accomplish-
ment that each and everyone of them must feel at having contribute~
to making their community just a little better place to live in.
1961 BUDGET
The ].961 Budget was carefully prepared by Council under the
Chairman of Finance, Councillor A. A. MacBain. It was an extremel
tight budget but close scrutiny of the November Financial State-
ment indicates that, because of the efficiency of ~ach of the
Departments and the close supervision of each of the Committees of
Council, the Corporation is within its budget. We have every teas
to believe that there will be a surplus as of December 31st.
$245,000.00 was taken from accumulated surplus and reserve account
at budget time for the benefit of the ratepayers of Stamford as it
was felt the merger would probably take place during 1961 and as
indicated then, it was the feeling of Council that the people who
built up the surpluses should benefit from them through the Mill
Rate. This condition will obviously be reflected in the 1962 Levy
It can be said without qualification that 1961 has been a success'
ful year, budget-wise.
GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES
(1) During 1961, Stamford prepared another brief and pros'
anted it to the Honourable Robert Macauley regarding a basis for
increased grants in lieu of taxes from the Hydro-Electrie 'Power
Commission of Ontario on the generating and transformer stations
which were paid in 1959 for the first time. The present $2.00 per
square foot of ground floor space on the generating and transfor~
stations is not in accordance with the Ontario Assessment Manual.
I said in 1960 and 1961 and I repeat now that the payment
of grants on the aforementioned buildings is lon~s long overdue.
Reeve ' s If this municipality nr~st
~ess
systems (which it does)
then we are entitled to fairer treatment with respect to grants
in lieu of taxes on the generating and transformer stations.
An appointment has been granted for January 26th at which
Mr. Macauley and his staff will indicate their decision with
respect to our last brief and we trust it will be favourable and
generous.
(2) A brief requesting an extension of grants in lieu of
taxes on land and buildings used for commercial purposes within
the Niagara Parks Commission was presented to that body. The
Honourable Charles Daley, agreed [o present our brief and our
case to the Government of Ontario. We are hopefully looking for-
ward to a favourable reply from him in the near future. '
DECLARATION OF POLICY
The 1959 amendments to the Declaration of Policy ~,~ich
increased the standards generally, required prepa~nent for all
services and insisted on a policy of infilling, have proven sound.
The general economy of the nation appears to be improving slowly.
However, 165 residential permits were issued in Stamford during
the year.
A very close check is being constantly maintained on lots
that are not built on in the serviced area, so that the policy
may be reviewed at the proper time so that construction may pro-
ceed as the economy requires it, consistent with sound land use and
planning principles.
We must continue our effort to attract new industry to
Stamford. '
DOW CORNING SILICONES LIMITED
On Thursday, December 28th, the Dow Coming Silicones
· ~fmited announced the purchase of a 156 acre site on Stanley
Avenue facing the Welland River. This was most pleasant news
for the Greater Niagara Area and further justifies the Industrial
Promotion effort that Stamford participates in jointly with
Niagara Falls and Chippawa through the Industrial Committee of
the Chamber of Co~m~erce. Thanks are due for the fine co-opera-
tion of many people but a special tribute should be directed to
the members of the Industrial Committee and their energetic
Manager, Mr. Joe Montgomery,
The creation of a "new city" is the major problem for
the 1962 Council. The progress that has been made to date results
from informal studies starting as far back as 1954, the prepara-
tion of two reports for the Councils of the Township of Stamford,
the City of Niagara Falls and the Village of Chippawa by a firm
of consultants who were carefully chosen and the preparation of
a further report by the Merger Committee after consultation with
all the Boards, Committees, Commissions and authorities concerned,
It is evident from all this that no step has been taken
lightly, tha~ all considerations have been based on fact, that
the history of the past has been carefully assessed and that the
welfare and prosperity of the Greater Niagara Area for the fore-
seeable future have been weighed with gravity.
The enlarged area visualizes a broader and better bal-
anced assessment base, economies resulting from the elimination
of duplication of services, greater efficiency, sounder planning
policies, more economical use of our natural assets and an in-
tegrated policy of land use.
A preliminary hearing on merger and annexation was heard
before the Ontario ~nicipal Board in September, a Statement of
Claim has been filed as instructed by the Board, and the opposing
municipalities must file their counterclaim by mid-January. Aftc~r
this, the Board will set the date for the formal hearing. It is
the hope of all that the hearing and decision will not be delayed
so that preliminary talks, co-ordination and decisions can be made
to reduce the difficulties that will obviously be associated with
merger at its effective date.
CO-OPERATIVE AND JOINT ACTIONS
Historically the trend toward merger started many years
ago as is evidenced by joint actions even before Merger consid-
erations were discussed. Some examples of these are:
1. Stamford's use of Niagara Falls' trunk sewers,
2. Niagara Falls' use of Stamford's trunk sewers,
3. Joint Committees for industrial and tourist promotion with
.Stanford, Niagara Falls and Chippawa co-ordinating their
efforts through the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce,
4. Achievement Awards Night with the three municipalities jointly
honouring individuals and groups who have won Provincial or
higher honours in all fields of endeavou~,
5. Joint River Safety Committee,
6, Co-operation in providing library facilities fo~ the resi-
dents of Stamford and Niagara Falls,
Stamford District Board of Education supplying education to
Stamford, Chippawa and Willoughby,
8. Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board including the
Municipalities of the City of Niagara Falls, the Township of
Stamford, the Village of Chippawa and the To~mship of Will-
oughby.
9. Inter-municipal co-operation to provide for extended facil-
ities to the Niagara Falls Filtration plant.
10. Greater Niagara General Hospital - substantial grants are
provided by Stamford, Niagara Falls and Chippawa for this vit8
community service.
11. The most recent concrete joint endeavour is the Greater
Niagara Transit Commission.
GREATER NIACARA TRANSIT GOMMISSION
The Commission commenced operations on October 15th,1960
and hence 1961 is the first full year in which an operation report
is available. The most significant figure is the cost of opera-
tion per mile of $.4812 which is the lowest in the Province. The
next lowest in Ontario is $.5133 which exceeds the local operation
by $.0321 per mile. The average for Ontario is $.5817 which is
$.1005 per mile greater than ou~ own costs. This is a real trib-
u~e to ~he members of the Greater Niagara Transi~ Commissiqn~ the
Reeve's
inaugural
Address
management and the drivers ~o have made possible this very
favourable operation per mile cost during the -~'irst full year
of operation. "'
Hr. Jack MacKenzie and bir. Earl Davey are entitled to
a special thanks from Stamford for their contribution. IFhey
were appointed by Council to represent the public on the Com-
mission and have done a commendable job.
The estimated deficit for 1961 is $26,400.00 ~zhich is
$6,000.00 less than that incurred by the N.S. & T. ~ailway in
1958 and includes an amount of $]-6,659,00 set aside for deprec-
iation on buses. This sum, which is set aside in a special
reserve fund, is to provide for the replaceDent of equipment
when needed, thus there should be no call for capital funds from
the taxpayers for this purpose. The actual operating deficit f6r
1961 is estimated to be slightly in excess of $9,700.00.
JOINT POLLUTION CONTROL PLA~
Last year, I made reference to the purchase of a site for
a sewage treatment plant on the east side of Stanley Avenue
within Part of Township Lot 56. The Federal legislation passed
in 1960 makes a C.M.H.C. loan available for two-thirds of the
total cost of the plant, of which 25% is forgiven, if the plant is
completed by March 31, 1963. This legislation provides these
advantages if the plant is designed and proceeded with on an area
basis. To see the practical implications of this project on the
area, a joint committee of the To~,mship of Stamford and the City of
Niagara Falls was established and after much study and work the
joint Councils adopted a recommendation to proceed with this scheme.
H. G. Acres and Company Ltd. were retained as consultants and they
have obtained preliminary approval from the Ontario Water ~csour-
ces Commission. By agreement between Stamford and Niagara Falls,
the cost of the plant will be paid for jointly on a use basis and
each municipality will pay for its own interceptor. The esti-
mated cos~ of the Stamford-Niagara Pollution Control Plan is
$2,829,249.00 and Stanford's Interceptor, $569,200.00.
URBAN RENEWAL AND TRAFFIC STUDIES
The three municipalities are co-operating in the Traffic
Study while Stamford and Niagara Falls are acting jointly on the
Urban Renewal Study. From these reports will come statistical
information of the traffic needs and renewal projects for the next
15 or 20 years and will be of inestimable value to the administra-
tion of the "new city" in projecting capital expenditures, budgets
and work programmes that will have to be approved by Council based
on these reports.
405 I~fERCHANGE
The 1962 Council must continue to press jointly with the
City of Niagara Falls and the Village of Chlppawa for favourable
consideration by the Ontario Highways Department of a complete
interchange at the Junction of Stanley Avenue and the new 405
Highway. If achieved, the interchange would have the following
benefits for Stamford Township.
1. Divert truck traffic from the establish residential areas
along Thorold Stone Road and St.Paul Avenue, and,
~. Permit the further development of the Industrial area along
Stanley Avenue.
Reeve ' s
Address
Rev,Hume
Addresses
Deputy-
Reeve
MacBain
Councillor
Co~field.
This is all the more necessary because the Niagara Parks
Commission will not permit truck traffic along River Road and
we do not expect that they will permit it along the new Portage
Road when it becomes part of the Niagara Parks system.
The importance of this essential interchange is of
vital concern to the future planning and development of the
entire area and should have top priority of all three Councils.
CONCLUSION
The joint efforts of the three municipalities in all the
various fields heretofore referred to indicate that successful
results can be achieved by sincere co-operative effort and it
would seem to me that the prime responsibility of the 1962 Council
of the Township of Stamford is to continue and expand this type
of joint effort in such a way as to reduce to a minimum the prob-
elt "
lens that the administration of the "n~q y might experience at
the time merger becomes effective.
1. Cotfield
Keighan
"THAT the excellent Inaugural Address given by
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson be recorded in the
minutes of this meeting."
Carried.
Corfield
Cont'd
Councillor
Keighan
Councillor
Potter
2. MacBain
Sexsmith
"THAT a sincere vote of thanks be given to Rev.
W. Gordon Hums, Minister of Southminster United
Church, Stamford Township, for the Prayer of
Invocation given at this Inaugural Meeting of
Council."
Carried.
Reeve Mitchelson then called upon the members of the'Council who
gave the following short addresses:
Deputy-Reeve A. A. MacBain
I would like to congratulate the Reeve on his excellent Inaugural
Address. It is one of the finest I have ever heard, and I would
like to say that I endorse all the remarks made therein completely,
and there is nothing that I would care to add to the address. My
remarks will be along a general nature. Most of us will realize
what the year 1962 will mean to the Stamford Council and I hope our
wives will bear with us when we are called away so often. I would
like to welcome Robert Keighan to the Council, and I hope he will
be on the Merger Committee when the Committees are ~et up. I find
myself in the smne position as the Honourable Mr. Fleming, as I
have no knowledge as to whether I will be bringing down the Budget
in 1962, until the Committees are announced. I would like to pay
my respects to Deputy-Reeve Allan for the serVice he rendered to
Stamford over a period of 23 years. On behalf of the members of
Council I would like to welcome the Mayor of the City of Niagara
Falls to our meeting tonight, and a special welcome to our M.P. ant ~cott
M.P.P., Miss LsMarsh and Mr. Bukator. In closing, I hope you will
Join with me in wishing the best for the 1962 Council,
Councillor S. Cotfield
I am delighted to be here tonight to see such bright'faces; I felt
you might have come with tears in your eyes thinking it was going
to be the last of 8tamford. The City is not taking us over, we
Councillor
taking over the C:."_ty. Y am happy to see 'layor T,[i]!cr at our
meeting. 7 s~n sure the City and To~.mship wiT.1 get a]on.Z ~ood
together, in connection with the things the ~".eeve has ~ust spoken
about. Such co-operation is necessary.~ as f~ght.~pg e?eng councff]s
costs money, and problems can be solved in a sensible manner. This
is the way the City and Township tried to do in the past year.
One other important thing has not been mentioned, and that is the
supplying of water to the Garner 'oad part of the ?ox-mship. !
had a call from a wo;nan with four children,on Christmas Day who
told me they had no water :;.n the house. Un closing, '< would ]ikc
to wish each and everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year.
Councillor ~,. F. Kei~,han
! am very pleased to return to Council this year, and l[ have kept
pretty well up on what has been done during 196] and w~]]. promise
that the five year's experience tbat Y have had w;ll be put to the
hast possible use in 1962, and after hearing the Zeeve's address,
certainly we will have to muster together all the expcr'.ence we
can and use it to the advantage of Stamford and Niagara Falls. !
would like to wish to all a Prosperous and Happy 1~62 and I will
do everything I can to guarantee that Stamford will be looked
after in a good way.
C._ouncillor H. R. Potter
It is a real pleasure to stand before you as your e!e~ted rep-
resentative for 1962, and I assure you that we are going to our
very best for Stamford this year. I would like to pay tribute
to John Allan ~,~ho did such a grand job over the past 23 years,
and I know we will miss him very much on Council. i would like
to congratulate the Reeve on his splendid report which must have
involved a lot of time and hard work. I would also like to con-
gratulate all the other members of Council, In thinking over
what I would say tonight the words "Challenge of 1962" came to
mind. This could be the most important year for Stamford and
Niagara Falls. It could be the last year for Stamford. With the
problem of amalgamation we will have a tremendous responsibility
w~fch will tax everyone to the limit. As I said last year I
intimated that the Governments should have something to do with
education in the Province, moneywise. I was very pleased when
we received approximately $1,000,000. in respect to the new High
School, We are very proud of our schools in Stamford and Niagara
Falls. The saving of $1,000,000. means a lot to the taxpayers.
I heard Mr. Robarts on the Radio talking about his programme for
the year, and $300,000,000. to be given in grants to the various
Boards of Education throughout the Province of Ontario. Now if
we can only persuade Judy to go back to Ottawa and get the Fed-
eral Government to do their part, things will be in a better shape.
It appears that we will slowly be going back to normal living as
things have reached the saturation point. I am sure all members
of Council and myself will do our very best and I wish all a very
successful 1962.
Councillor Walter 9. Scott..
First, I would like to thank you very much for giving me the
opportunity of serving you for another year. Your Reeve and
Chairmen of the various committees on which I have served will
tell you what"I'hav~ accomplished .chi~ year. I would like to
~ell"y~.somethin2 abo~tthe men who will be your representatiVeS
1962. On Dec. 1st, the candidates were to speak over CHVC.
Scott
Cont'd
Councillor
Sexsmith
Richard
3ones
Flower.s
By-law
2712 .
By-law
2713
Meeting .
At that time I was in bed with the flu and had sent word to Reeve
Mitchelson that I would not be there. All the candidates who were
there immediately pitched in to make a speech on my behalf so that
the people of Stamford would be able to chose the Council more
wisely. This is the calibre of the men and women who have offered
to serve you in 1962. They have put your interests above their
own. With the assistance of those at home I finally got to the
Radio Station and spoke on my behalf. I will never know what
these people were going to say about me. Perhaps it is just as
well. In closing, may I wish for you and yours, good health,
happiness, and prosperity in 1962.
Councillor George A. Sexsmith.
May I take this opportunity to congratulate the Reeve on his fine
Address. It outlined the work that has been accomplished and the
work that will be accomplished. I would lil~e to welcome back
Councillor Keighan. I would also like to thank all the To~mship
employees for a job well done, and I wish all a Happy New Year.
Commissioner Richard Jones.
I would l~ce on behalf of the Stamford public Utilities Comnission
to pay tribute to John Allan. We were closely associated with him
because of his chairmanship of street lighting, and you people
can see the results of his good work on your streets. On behalf
of the public Utilities Commission I would report that we have a
very favourable report physically and financially. physically,
because much work has been done in cleaning up our sub-stations.
In r~spect to electricity, the more power you use the cheaper it
will be. Our n~q Chairman for 1962 will be blr. Wincott. During
the past year we have set up a new advertising programme, which
has resulted in cheaper rates. If people would use more electric-
ity the rates would still be cheaper. In respect to water, you
should use all you need, but don't waste it.
3. Potter
Scott
"THAT a vote of thanks be extended to the
Niagara Parks Commission for the beautiful
flowers loaned on the occasion of the Inaug-
ural Meeting."
Carried.
4. Sexsmith
Scott
"BY-LAW No. 2712, 1962. A By-law to amend
By-law No. 2586, being a By-law to provide
Rules governing the Order and prodeedings of
the Council of the Township of Stamford, the
conduct of its members, the calling of meetings
and the regulation and direction o~ the Execu-
tive Departments." Read a first~ second and
third time and passed.
Potter
Sexsmith
6. MacBain
Potter
"BY-lAW No. 2713, 1962. A By-law to appoint
persons to various committees." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
!"TI{~T the legal firm of Martin, Calvert, Bates
.,-& Sheppard be advised that Council will meet
with River Realty Development. Ltd. on Tuesday,
January 9th at 7:~0 p.m. in the Township Hall
to the reviewo~ the Ontario Municipal
Meeting 6.
with
River
Realty
Cont'd
(Coat' d)
YMCA 7. Scott
W e.e.k . K e ighan
Joint 8. Keighan
Meeting Scott
Feb.5.
Adjourn. 9. Corfield
Keighan
Board decision respecting the application of
the Company to rcgj qter ths second part of the
Tox.pa ~= Country Subdivision, and further that
the Council meet as Co~nmittec ~76. l with 'U, ss
La!-larsh to rev.',ew certain details in respect to
this matter on Saturday, January 6th, 9:30
Carried.
"TI~T the request of the Y.~I.C.A, be granted
and that the we~ of January 21 - 27 be
declared '~Y.M.C.A. We~". This approval is
granted on the understanding that the Assoc-
iation will pay for the cost of the adver-
tisement. '~ ~
Carried.
"TI~T we approve of a joint meeting of the
T,~nicipal Councils of the City of Niagara
Falls and tbe To~mship of Stamford for ].{onday,
February 5th, 1962 at 6:30 p.m. for the pur-
pose of meeting with the members of the Greater-
Niagara Transit Conmission and receiving the
Commission's report on operations for the
year 1961.'!
Carried.
"TIt~T we do now adjourn to meet at the Township
Hall on MOnday, January 8th, 1962 at 7:30
p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
H our P. 14.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday~ January 8th,
1962, co~encfng at 7:30 p.m. :
~gse~t
M_inutes
Nemeth
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Corfield
R. F. Keighan
H. }I. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
.Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Sexsmith
Kelghan
"THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
Dec. 28th, 1961, and the Inaugural Meeting
he].d January 2nd, 1962, be adopted as printed,"
Carried.
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nemeth were present at the Meeting in respect to
their letter submitted to Council asking that they be allowed to
build a house on Lets 20 and 21, Dixon Street.
The Clerk explained~
Nemeth
Cont' d
Committee
of Adjust-
ment Report
Molodynia
re-zonin~
Re-zoning
· Accounts
that the problem of the matter was that the lot only had a depth
of 60 feet and a total area of 5700 sq. ft., and the requirements
of the To~mship Zoning By-law to construct a building on this lot
could not be met. He stated that the matter had previously come
before the 1961 Council and had also been the subject of two appli-
cations to the Township Conm~ittee of Adjustment, which Body had not
approved the applications for the reason that the matter was not
considered a minor variance from the provisions of the By-law. A
discussion on the matter then took place by members of Council and
several questions pertaining to the set-back and lot area require-
ments set out in the Tox,mship By-law, as compared to that existing
on the Nemeth property, were asked. It was considered that a com-
plete report should be secured from the Committee of Adjustment in
order to clarify the matter for members of Council, and that the
Nemeths be notified when the matter will again come before Council
for consideration. The following resolution was then submitted a~d
passed:
2. Corfield
Keighan
"'~{AT the Clerkbe asked to procure from the Com-
mittee of Adjustment a copy of their decision
and prepare a report on tbe peter Nemeth prop-
erty on lots 20 and 21 for next meeting."
Carried.
Mr. Wm. Booth was present at the meeting on behalf of his client,
Wm. Molodynia, and the amendment application which had come before
the Planning Board to approve of the re-zoning of his property lo-
cated at the corner of McLeod Road and Stanley Avenue, from Resi-
dential-Industrial to Tourist Commercial. Mr. Booth explained that
his client proposed to build a small motel on the property. The
report of the Planning Board was read which outlined the conditbns
of approval to this application, and Mr. Boot~ indicated that these
conditions were satisfactory to his client. The following resolu-
tion was then submitted and passed.
3. Corfield
Keighan
Transpor-
tation
Safety
Assoc.
4. MacBain
Cotfield
Sexsmith
Keighan
Dept. of
Highways
Courses
Trampoline
By-law
Uncollec-
tible
Accounts
"THAT we approve of the re-zoning of property Poohack
owned by Wm. Molod~nia within Part Twp. Lot 176, ~j~tter
located at the corner of McLeod Road and Stanley :'
Avenue, from a Residential-Industrial zoning to
Tourist Commercial Zone, on condition.that the
conditions outlined in the Report of the planm[n
Director dated January 2nd, 1962 are adhered to,
and that the necessary by-law be prepared for
submission to Council if the owner advises in
writing that he will comply with these condl- C.N.R.
tions." H-~eArin-E
Carried.
"THAT we approve of the payment of the followings
Finance Accounts representing the period Dec.
29th to Dec, 31st, 1961: ~
General .............. . ...... $14,256.45
Roads ................. ...... 480.69.%'/
Carried.
"THAT we accept ~he report of the Building In-
spector for Building Permits issued in the
month of December 1961 in the amoun~ of
$562,250.00."
'led.
Corfie]d
Keighan
"TiYAT we accept the report of i:'.ne
dated .Tan. 8th ::n rospect to t:~,~ ':rap~pcrtat:ion
~afety Assoc:atior~ .2nj as 13ecoK]'l]c~<Ic~(1~
t;:,~c~- .ir~vcrs qug!'fying for tuo ov
of safe driving, U]'a'rman of ",~.q
the <nglnccr~ be p-r.nittcd to
~;~nquct to be held at Et.catbarFnc~G on '[arch
10th, 1962.u
Cartred.
Cotfie] d
Sexsmith
"TUAr we octopt the report of
dated January Sth "n restrict te the DeFt. of
HighxJays Tn spcctor ' s ?ourses Cot i iun r c .'pal
emp!oyees, and that the }~or]rs Inspector
the Yng:neering Fupervisor be anthori~ed to
attend the specific courses menuiontd in the
report."
Carried,
Corfield
Sexsmith
"Ti~T we accept the report of Comm..Lttee Yo. 4
dated January 8th in respect to the proposed
TrampoisOns C~ntre Ey-law, and as recom!nenc'ed,
this matter be filed at the present time."
Carried.
Corfield
Sexsmith
':T[~T we accept the report of Committee ?~o. 4
dated January 3rd, ]962 in respect to the two
outstanding accounts dat7ng back to ].75~, and as
recommended, these accounts be written off, as
they are considered uncollectiblc."
Carried.
MacBain
Scott
"TI~T the report o:f the Planning Board dated
Jan. 5th, 1962 be approved in respect to the
Poohack zoning matter, and that the rec~nmen-
dations and preparation of the By-law be pro-
ceeded with to implement same."
Carried.
At this point in the meeting, Reeve Mitchelson left the Reeve's
chair in order to give a verbal report on his trip to Ottawa con-
cerning the Hearing by the Board of Transport Com,issioners in
connection with the proposed abandonment of the C.N.R. spur line
servicing the Walker Bros. Quarries. The Reeve explained that
the best possible evidence was prepared and submitted to the Board
who gave a very fair hearing to the case, and had ordered that a
decision on the matter be reserved at the present t~ne. The Reeve
added that the Township's case had been based on the fact that the
spur line should be saved for the future industrial development of
this portion. of the To~.mship.
11. Scott
MacBain
"TI{AT the Niagara Falls Girls' Work,Board be
authorized to hold their annual Tag Day on
Saturday, May 5th~ 1962."
Carried.
Meeting
of Tran-
sit Cornre.
Civic
Night
Dinner
Water
Diversion
Committee
Insurance
Commiss-
ions ·
Convention
By-law
2714
12. Corfield
Potter
13. MacBain
Sexsmith
14. MacBain
Potter
15. MacBain
potter
16. MacBain
Keighan
"TIIAT the resolution for Feb. 5 re: Transit
Commission Report passed at last meeting (Jan.
2) be rescinded and meeting now to take place
Feb. 12th, 1962.':
Carried.
"THAT we accept the invitation of the Niagara
Falls Jr. Chamber of Comnerce to attend the
Civic Night dinner meeting on January 10th, and
as many members of Council as possible attend."
Carried.
"THAT we appoint our Engineer and Councillor
Keighan to the Chamber of Commerce's Water
Diversion Committee to represent Stamford."
Carried.
"TliAT we accept the report of our Insurance
Brokers dated January 5th, 1961 in respect
to the Township Agents' Commission Distribu-
tion for the year 1961, and the commissions
be distributed to the Agents named in the
report."
Carried.
"THAT Council go on record as endorsing the joint
sponsorship with the Cit~ of Niagara Falls of
the O.M.A. Convention for 1962 and that the
matter be referred to No. 2 Committee with in-
structions to appoint a sub-committe'e to work
out the necessary arrangements with the City
and the O.M.A. and to appoint liaison officials.
from the sub-committee."
Carried.
17. MacBain
Potter
~ "BY-LAW No. 2714, 1962. A By-law to appoint a
member on the Corporation's Committee of Adjust-
ment." Read a first-, second and third time and
passed.
The follo~inR action was taken in resRect to items qn the AKenda:_
Under Reports of Committees:
Items B1, C, G were Tabled,
Stem K was Filed.
Items 1, 2, 6, 9, 11, 15 were Filed,
Items 7, 14 were referred'to Committee No. 2,
Items 1~, 13 were Tabled.
Action
Cont'd
Adjourn
Under Unfinished Business:
Items ], 2, 3, 4 were Tabled.
Under ~yL]aws:
Item 1 - third reading of By-law 267~ tabled until
18. i'IacBain
Corfietd
Jan. 22 meeting.
'!T!~AT we do now adjourn to meet again on
i,[onday, Jan. 15th at 7:30
Carried.
Reeve
Present
Minutes
Thorold
To~mline
~oad
Nemeth
~.ieeting Adj ourned
l-]our: F.
A Regular fleeting of Council was held on Monday, January 15th,
1962 at 7:30 p.m.
F. E. Mitchelson
A, A. >IacBain
S, Corfield
R. F. Keighan
t!. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Scott
Sexsmith
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held January
8th, 1962 be adopted as printed.!'
Carried.
Miss J. V. LaMarsh was present at the meeting on behalf of
her clients, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nemeth. A comprehensive report com-
piled by the Committee of Adjustment and the Clerk in connection
with the request of Mr. & Mrs. Nemeth to construct a building on
Lots 20 and 21, Plan 34, Dixon S~reet, was then read by the Clerk.
A delegation of five residents of the Thorold Townline Road
was present at the meeting in respect to a letter they had sub-
mitted to Council complaining about the snow plowing and sanding
service they receive on their section of the Road. They reported
several occasions, after a heavy snow storm, when a snow plow bad
not cleared their Road for a considerable time. In reply to the
delegation the Engineer explained that Thorold Town Line Road was
a country road and was treated as such. He advised that there
are six snow plow routes in the Township, four in the urban areas,
and two in the country areas. He stated that the Thorold Townline
Road area was at the end of one of these routes. He also advised
that it was not the Township policy to sand country roads unless
conditions were extremely hazardous. During the discussion of the
matter, it was a].so pointed out that on such roads, running north
and south, the drifting was very bad and in some cases it was
impossible to know that they had been plowed a short while later,
because of this factor. In answer to the delegation the Engineer
.advised that he would check into the matter, and in concluding the
discussion, the Reeve advised the group that everything possibJe
ould be done so that normal service is endered to their district.
~* I: Nemeth
~ Cont'd
Winter
Works
Pro~ects
Water
Easement
~ ' ~'%1 W.L.lIouck
i"
Ii.E.P.C.
Ea._s.ement
Boy Scout
ADP. le ,Day
After the presentation of the report, Miss LabMarsh addressed the
Council. She stated tbat she realized that the request was not a
matter for the Committee of Adjustment~ since it was not considerc7
a minor variance from the provisions of the To~mship Zoning By-lax:.
She advised, that on behalf of bar clients, she was requesting tbc
Council to enact an amending by-law to the To~mship Dy-law which
would permit the construction of a building on the property, by
exempting the requirement of a 25 foot rear yard, and permitting
a 12 foot rear yard in this case. 'iiss LaiIarsh stated that this
was the only requirement of the Termship By-law which could not b..
met. bliss LaMarsh also tabled a sketch of the house the Memeths
propose to build on the property, measuring 46' x 28'. After con-
sideration by members of Council, it was directed that the matter
be referred to Committee lqo. 2 for consideration.
2. Potter
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5
dated January llth, 1962 in respect to the
rotating of employees on Winter Works Projects.
Carried.
Do It !qow
Ad
X ... E. Gr_a_h_.am
Subscrip-
tions.
3. Scott
Potter
"TI{AT Committee No. 3 and as many members of
Council as possible attend the meeting to be
held at the Emergency Measures Organization
Headquarters at Allanburg on Jan. 18th at 8
4. Potter
Corfield
Carried. i Hembar-
- s_hips
"TIIAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5
dated Jan. 12th, 1962 in respect to the acquis- -:
ition of a water easement from Mrs. Dorothy
Mathias at a sum of $100.00, such easement tc
run between proposed Highway ~05 and the Niagar~
Stamford Tramline Road."
Carried.
5. Potter
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5
dated Jan. llth, 1962 in respect to the pro-
posed washroom facilities to service the
W. L. Houck Park, and this work be proceeded
with under the present Winter Works Program."
Carried.
6. HacBain
Keighan
"TI-~T we accept the terms and conditions set
forth in the Commission's letter of Jan. 9th,
1962, in respect of an easement over H.E.P.C.
property for the construction of a storm sewer.
Sign
Carried.
7. MacBain
Keighan
"TIIAT the Boy scouts of Canada, Niagara District C'anadian
Councils be granted permission to conduct its Cancer
annual Boy Scout Apple Day in Stamford Townshi[ ~
on pepSember 28th-~9~h, 196~0"
Carried.
3 %
Corfield
Keighan
7TacBain
Scott
Keighan
Potter
MacBain
Corfield
Corfield
Sexsmith
Scott
Keighan
'!T,~L~T CouncYl approve of :ff.c o:Ivc-rt:A'n~. of
n Fu!] Page Ad ~orn~lv with t~c. Touts 4s oF
~nc nity qf ;TrnZ~ra i'a?7,,. and th2 "i]]r~,. c.r
Cbippax.z-~ the C~ambcr of Commcrctb ~n'C3ch'r~..',
?' ssoc. ~ '7ia.%T2o Val] s n:'.~t~*:'ct ; .4?our '2ourci!
': uhe !!ome DullMar,s Assoc. iD :'cvFect to th-~
w:l)o !t iTow Cdmpajgn: , this Fn5~n ho include the
F roc lamat ion ."
Carried.
"THAT wc piece .... r .Trpham's r:amc ou the
list of insur.,n. ce sSents to pnrtffn '-;2a~c .Cc,~: ..
one chnre for 3['62 if distrjbutien has not as
yet taken place.': ,
Carried.
w:TDAT we authorize the tier~ to tn]:e out sub-
scriptions to the foll ow:kD_~ linprc' ~
.... pal lfaga-
zincs for the members of Council and all Depart-
ment fieads: 1. '.funic'~ '}al Uorld,
2. Civic A&ninistration."
Carried.
~11. Ontario Cemeteries Association~
].2. Municipal Finance Officers Assoc.
national)."
Carried.
"TUAT this Council authorize memberships to the
foliowin% HuniczLpa! 0rganizatj ons for the
year 1962:
F] . Ontario i.!unicipal Association,
2. Ontario Good Zoads Association,
3. Ontario Traffic Conference.
/4. Ontario Mayors ,% Reeves Association,
vS. Urban-Rural ;.Innicipal Association,
/6. Association of Assessing officers of Ontario,
./7, Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers
ASSOC . ,
8. Welfare Officers Association,
9. Canadian Section - American Waten.;orks
ASSOC , ~
10. Canadian Institute of Sewage & Sanitation~
(Inter-
"TI-~T we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated Jan. 2nd, 1962 in respect to the proposed
sign by-law and a by-lm~ be prepared for passage
of Council as per the proposed draft by-law
drawn up by the Conm~ittee."
Carried.
"TI-~T we endorse the invitation of the Niagara
Falls Cancer Society to the Ontario Division of
the Canadian Cancer Society to hold their 196~
Annual Meeting in this a~ea."
Carried.
By-law
2702
Action
,~ Jan.15,1962.
I
present
Acting
Reeve _
14. Carfield
Sexsmith
"BY-LAW No. 2702, 1962· A By-law to authorize
extensions to the Sewerage System in Stamford
Sewer Area." Read a third time and passed.
The followin~ action was taken in respect to itens on the Agenda:
Under Deputations:
Item 1A - No Action was taken.
Item 1 was referred to Committee No. 2.
Under Reports of Con~ittees:
Item E was referred to Committee No.
Items F, G, H and J were filed~
Item I was tabled.
Under Petitions & Communications:
7tern 1 - no action was taken,
Items 3, 5, 6 and 10 were filed,
Items 4 and 9 were referred to the Budget Committee,
Items 8 and 11 were referred to Committee No. 4,
Item 13A was referred to Committee No. 5.
Under Unfinished Business:
Items 1, 3, 4, 5 were tabled.
15. HacBain
Potter
"TItAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
January 22nd, 1962 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjodrned
Hour: P.M.
&'~ ReSve
A Regular hiesting of Council was held on January 22nd, 1962
commencing at..7:30 p.m.
A. A. MacBain
S. Carfield
R. F. Keighan
II. R. potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Scott
Sexsmith
"TI~T Deputy-Reeve A. A. MacBain be appointed
Acting Reeve in the absence of Reeve E. E.
Mitchelson, during the time he is absen~ from
office due to illness."
Carried.
D,:inute
of
~ i] eric e
·
Letter
of
Condolence
linutes
Accounts
Universit~
Courses
for Pur-
chasing
ARents.
Good Roads
~onye~tion
Pollution
Control
Plant
AT1 the :lEL~bers oF Cet:nc:."] thmn
0
h~ d rendered ' '
a to the Tox.mship~ and offered the:T,r ccn<jo'lcpcen to
his fam'7]y.
2. :Sexsmith
Scott
3. Carfield
Keighan
4. Feighan
Potter
5. Carfield
Sexsmith
6. Carfield
Sexsmith
7, Potter
Cotfield
"T]~T a ]otter o~ conGolenc~ b,~ fonqarr1~d to
the f.?.m:;l.%7 o:Y the late ,':. :',.
t]ln S'[~nern s]mpathy O:C thq ~nmbcrs oF :'ou]~c:, '1 ~
O'~ic::c. ls apJ staff at the ?nv.ms":lo Iln]l,
the do-ajse of It. nridg~, x-~ho wa~ ~c~eve o~ t~'~
~Poxmship for 8 consecutive year.= add wb~ was
an elected roemb~r of COUDC::.], c[nc]uding the
Reeveship, 21 times."
Carried.
"TI~IT the mjoutes of the rneet:'pZ held January
15th, ].962 be adopted as printed.'
Carrjed.
"TIIAT we accept the report of the Cba:En~}an of
No. 2 Committee dated ,laD. 22nd, 1962 and the
foilowing accounts for the perlad ending Jan.
15th, 1962 be anthorized fo~ payment:
General ......................... $127,701.70,,/
Roads ~ 7 458/~6
Relief ......................... $ ]2,509.62.'j
Carried.
"T}L~T we accept the report of Committee No. 4
dated Jan. 18th, 1962, in respect to the
versity of Toronto extension course for Pur-
chasing Agents, and as rece. nmended, tbe
ship pay the tuition for the FieId Supervisor
and tile Manager of Stores for tbis Course·"
C err ied.
"TI~T we accept the report of Committee No. 4
dated January 19th, I962 jn respect to the
Ontario Good Roads Association Convention, and
that not more than four members of Cormell, and
not more than two members of the Engineering
Dept. be authorized to attend this Convention
to be held Feb. 26th to Feb. 28th, incl."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Township
Engineer dated Jan. 22nd in respect to the
Stamford-Niagara Pollution Control Plant No.
'*',,,,,,,,, continued,.***
Po] !ution
cent ' d.
Amendment
14o. 17
]]y-law
2674
CofC
Meet :[ng
Feb. 21
(Cent'd)
and that Councll approve of the recommendations
made by the Joint Pollution Control Committee
as outlined in the report."
Carried.
(Counci]lor !<eighan abstained from voting on the
above resolution. )
Potter
Keighan
"TI~T we express approval of the letter of the
Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board
dated January 22nd, ].962 re: Official Plan
Amendment ~o. 17, and that such approval be
relayed to the appropriate authorities."
Carried.
Y~. G. H. Bates and Mr. J. B. Hopkins were again present at the
meeting in respect to the scheduled third reading of By-law 2674,
to close a portion of King Avenue for all vehicular traffic.
Bates was present on behalf of his clients, the Estate of the tatc
Charles Kerrio, and ~. John Me~,m~an. '4r. Hopkins was present in
respect to certain lots he ox,ms on Arthur Street, within Reg. Plat.
75, situated at the corner of King Ave. and Arthur Street. The
matter was then reviewed, and the Engineer tabled a plan of the
area which indicated the W.L.Houck Park and the portion of King
Avenue to be closed, in relstion to surrounding properties. Cn
behalf of his clients, ~fr. Pates advised that he had previously
appeared before Council and also had submitted his arguments agaiL~t
the closing of this Street in writing. He then advised that one
more aspect should be taken into consideration, and this was the
industrial potential of the property, and the fact that the lands
of his clients were zoned industrial, and that by closing the por-
tion of King Avenue~ the Township was depriving the present
of the normal industrial use of the property. tie stated that if
Council would provide an alternate entrance on V~.ley Way to the
property, then the full economic potential of the property could
realized· He added that by closing the street, Council would be
re-zoning the lands indirectly. Mr. Hopkins then spoke on the
matter and stated that he agreed with the submissions of ~. Batef,
but was basing his argument in respect to the property he owned,
the tenus of Section 406 of The b~nicipal Act. lie also stated that
he felt it was his right to go on his land from King Ave., for tb=
full length thereof. In reply to ~lr. Hopkins, Mr. Logan pointed
that Section 406 was only one section of the Act, and that there
were several others dealing with this matter. During consideratY.n,
of the matter by members of Council, it was quest'ioned whether tbc
Tox~nship, faced with a costly compensation suit, could rescind the
By-law after it had been passed, and allow the Street to remain
After discussion, it was decided that the matter should be tabled
for one more week in order to receive an answer to this question
the Solicitor.
9, Scott
Sexsmith
"THAT the invitation from the Greater Niagara Jan.26
Chamber of Commerce extended to members of :{string
Council and Officials to attend the annual ~lth
H dro
Meeting as scheduled for the Sheraton-Brock "d~-tq~
Hotel on Wednesday, February 21st be accepted,
and all members of Council and Officials be
authorized to attend."
Carried.
Council
of
Women
Public
School
Act.
7esolution
late
A.~Kerrio
Board of
Director
10. YeLghan
Corfield
Carried
present st the ;:IOc:t~p~ iD i'~-,~Dec~ to 0 ]c'tter Fubml:ttc'd
-. ~y to the "r znc:~] cot.carn.~ng tbc,'r proports] For m? a~cD.<~=nt to
the Public qc~aoo]. bn~- ill Ol'(~/2]f ~O CC, 7-r2SpODfY
of The ;'u~cjpal Act. ~ Fhe L~hou-,: ~ou=-c.r7 fe]t thnt tI~- nrev' n:'.o~
;n the Public gchoo! Act in r~=~ct to ::h~ policy or .C..]~
vacancy On the ~choo] :toard ~.za$ againct a]] Je.:,ocr~;:',?
We added that the ~reuo l,ier{-, see1~rx~ tbu n'rJ of el7 ::]-.
:[ties throughout Cnta. rio~ add requeste<] that tb~ Count:i!
a resolution -:~3 tb:~.s respect and '.Co~:.~ard jt to t%e cpp2:e27:
Covernment Autbor:;.ties. The fo]]ow-;n~ resolution was
mitted and passed. "'~
'TYA./' this COUDC:[1 concu]? with t"e r,.soltlt;nt
presented by :!is
. g a Falls rand D.Y s~r':.ct I .qY,ot~r
COUDCiY~ that should a vacancy Oct:It
be fi]led by the no.n~pee
number of votes recorded
to[on, as applies
of The '%mic'.pa] Act; and that supp rt of the
o
resoYut:.on and a copy thereof be sent to the
appropriate Government Departments and to the
O.j.A." '
Carried.
"TI-~AT a letter of sy, qpatby be sent to v:[r, cent
Kerrio and family in the death of his father."
11. CorfSeld
I<eighan
12. Corfie]d
Keighan
13. Scott
Sexsmith
14. Cotfield
Keighan
Carried.
"T[~T the invitation of the Greater N::-agara
Chamber of Commerce to have representatives
attend the meeting of the Board of Directors
be accepted snd the Councillors named herennder
be appointed to attend the meetings indicated:
February 21st
blarch 21st ' ................. 3exsmith,
April lath ..................... Cotfield,
' """""""""'.. Scott~
~Iay 16th ................. . ..... Potter,
June 20th ........... ........... MacBain."
Carried.
"THAT Committee No.~be authorized to meet with
the Hydro Commission on Friday, January 26th "
at 2:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Department ,
Of Economics & Development, 454 University Ave.~
Toronto, for the purpose of discussing grants
paid in lieu of taxes by the Hydro-E]ectric
Power Commission of Ontario, with tile Engineer
and Clerk."
Carried.
.ayors
Reeves
Convention
Stamford
hi,nor Hock-
ey Ad.
0 t
Potter
Corfield
Keighan
Corfield
potter
Scott
Scott
Potter
Cotfield
Potter
Sexsmith
Cotfield
?tort
potter
Sexsmith
Scott
"THAT Reeve '1itchelson be authorized to attend
the Convention of the Association of Ontario
.'~ayors & fleeyes scheduled to be held in the
C~ty of Port Arthur on June 25th, 26th, and
27th."
Carried.
"TUAT Council approve of the proclamation of
the Stamford ~%iDor Hockey Association as
outlined in their letter of Jan. 20th, ]962,
subject to the usual conditions re: proclama-
tions."
Carried.
"TF~T the Clerk Fencard a letter to the "'ox.mshiI
Auditor, D. E. Taylor, expressing Council ' s
sincere hope for his early recovery from ill-
ness."
Carried.
"TI~T a letter of comnendat~on be fo~;arded to
the Niagara Parks Commission for their action
in commencing construction of a large open air
swimming pool at OufferYn Islands, together
with the erection of confined change and wash
rooms, and that the Conmission be commended
also, for its action in constructing an outsi~
skating ri~<."
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2715, 1962. A By-law to amend
Restrictive Area By-law No. 2530 (1960)." Rea1
a first, second and third time and passed.
(Councillor Keighan abstained from voting on
uhis resolution).
"BY-LAW No. 2717, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 22nd
day of January, 1962, Between The Trustees of
the Stamford Presbyterian'Church and The Cor-
poration of the Tmmship of Stamford." Read
a first t~ne.
"BY-lAW No. 2718, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of: 1)- An Agreement dated
January 22nd, 1962; and, 2)- A quit Claim Deed
dated January 17th, 1962, between The Corpora-
tton of the Township of Stamford and Bartart
Spun Concrete Poles Limited." Read a first~
second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2719, 1962. Being a By-law to
amend By-law No. 2530, 1960 as amended, and
to amend By-law No. 2350, 1959 as amended."
Read a first~ second and third time and passed,
2720
a~
P y- 1
2723
Items
23. Totter
Scott
24. CorlF.:,f,q r
}~.,ql j
The following act.:oD. x._Zaq tat, an
in re'spnc. t ::o itc.,.s o:-: ;:;n.,~ t._~%.c:.n._~JaI
Under ? ajlojc. tj _o.F_C2m!j:: ttees:
item E ~.zas referred to Committee Yo, 2,
Under ]'et:(Ci~ j: ~o~m.~nicat:~,ons:
Items 2, 10 and !1 wnre referred to the nude~l~ Committee
Items 7, 9, 12 and 14 were f:Ued, '~'
Item 13 was referred to Committee Fo. 4.
UncInr unfri.n'rshed busjness:
Ttem ] was tabled,
Ttem 2 was referred to Committee No. 2.
UDder ~'ew RuB,hess:
Item 1 was tab]ed for one week.
~d~ ourn 25. Cotfield
K e i gh an
'ITIIAT we do now adjourn i:o meet aga:Tn on :Op-l~,,
Jan. 29th at 7:30 unless called seer, st by
Reeve."
Carried.
Meet ing Adj ourned.
HeRr, P. lI.
· ,L,' .A
A Regulm: :4eetLn8 oE Council was held on January 29th~
commej~j, nR at 7:30 p.m.
~res___~e_nt
1 · MacBain
Ke:tghan
1962
g. E. Mitchelson
A. A. HacBain
S. Corfield
R, F. Keighan
}l. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Pegve
Deputy-P. eeve
Council ].or
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Count illor
"TILAT resolution No. 14 passed by Council at
Meeting Jan. 22nd. 1962 be amended to read
"C.O ' i"
mm~tt NO. rather than Committee No.
as expressed and the minutes of the Council
meeting mentioned be adopted as amended and
p · nted,"
Carried,
2
Greater
Niagara
Fish &
Game
Taxi
License
~oad
Widening
Purposes
Debenture
Issue
Pension
Plan.
Nemeth
property
:%r, Bob Pretty and ',~r. R. ltudson were present at the meeting on
behalf of the Greater Niagara Fish ,% Game Protect::.ve Association.
Ur. Pretty outlined the pheasant propogation programme of the
Association, including receipts and disbursements, for the year
] 961, He added that the Association had experimented in 1961 by
putting out adult birds instead of poults. In closjng~ he thanks?
Council for their assistance and requested their consideration
again in 1962· On behalf of Council, Reeve '_'.litche.]son advised
there was a great deal of interest in the work of the Association,
and that it had been a pleasure for Council to work with their
group and wished them continued success in 1962.
2. '~acBsin
Keighan
"TUAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
license from PaZanond C. Cabbury, 190 Queen St.:
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
ihcBain
Keighan
"TIIAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 2 date(
Jan. 26Ch~ t962 in respect to the '!lemorsndum
of the Dept. of Highways dated Dec. 29th, 196]
and that future conveyances of land required
for road widening purposes Be conditional upov
a description being secured from an C.l.S.
a blueprint being included in the conveyance,
and the costs for description, blueprint, and
preparation of the Deed, be absorbed by the
Township."
Carried.
HacBain
CoPfield
"TI-~T we accept the repprt of COlmh ~o. 2 dated
Jan. 26th, 1962 and as recommended, Tenders
to purchase Debentures in the amount of $307,CC
to finance the addition to the Stamford Cello~-
iate, and Debentures in the approximate amount
of $20,000. to finance ].961 Local Improvement=
be called· Such Debentures to be dated April
15th~ and bids to purchase are to be received
on or before Monday, Feb. 12th at 4 p.m."
Carried.
5. MacBa:tn
Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
Jan. 26th, 1962 in respect to the report of
Government Annuities Pension Plan, and.the
recommendations outlined in the report in re-
spect to the retirement dates for certain To~°
ship employees be approved by Council."
Carried.
6. Keighan
Potter
"TI~T we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
Jan. 26th, 1962 in respect to the request of
Peter Nemeth concerning the use of Part Lots
20 & 21, Reg. Plan 34, and that as recommendca,
an amendment be made to the Twp. Zoning By-law
to exemp= the rear yard requirement in respect
to the Nemeth property and to allow a 12 foot
rear yard instead of 25 feet as specified in t~
law; on that the
.enses."
J she
I{opkins
qRt. i~%n_
Spec:~ fffca-
tides.
onL, act
jpec.s...
Traffic
S~urKey'
WUSeUm
~2cie.~y
Negotiating
.Team
0.
r~n,p a:~ n
:! otter
Corf:[cld
]'ottev
(: exs:,qi.th
Ke:[ghan
Sexsmith
Potter
Keighan
A "e ' .lnp.
32 and 33~
] 2~} ~)e :~nC]llC]Cr
the rc-vlT. secl woEall;liE ]fCCOi!]lBepC[C(!
Committee.
Carried.
"TEAT Council]or Corfield be appointed as
the Tovmship's r:'presentative to the Tech-
nical Co-ordinat:zng Committee relative to
the Traffic Survey."
Carried.
--,~T Counc:;_lJor W, G. flcott Be appo:;nted as
the .['ox.mship's reprcsepCat:Lve on the Niagara
Falls IllstoPical Fklseuul Society."
Potter
Scott
Carried.
"T!iAT we appoint as our team to negotiate v:ith
fltamford To~mship Employees Union Loca~ 425
on our new contract, the following: .
1or Corf:,.eld, ,o,,nc,.11or a.d
lieeve Macl~ain, and that nepu~y-P,.eove 14acBain,
our Chaiz~nan of Finance, be Chairman."
Carried.
r %
~ Rranscombe
] Zoning
· ~equcst
Tan Day,
· nrother-
hood
Week.
Young bian
of the
Year
Urb an
P. enewal
Committee
By-law
27].7
By-law
2722____._
By-law
2723
14.
Hac ~ a in
Corfie]d
I e ~an
Potter
S exsmith
Keighan
"TU;ff Vr. Zranscombe's letter of Jan. 22nd,
1962 be r~fcrred to our r!~,nnin~ ~oard for
study ,qnd report and that tbc Doard report
directly to CoreD. i:o. 2 and that Uo. 2 Com-
mittee report hack to Council in due course.'!
Carried.
"T!~,T the ~iagara Frontier IIunane Society be
granted pcn~ission to conduct a Tag Day
the Termship of Stsrnford: on Saturday,
]2th, 1962, for the purpose of raising funds
fer Uumane ~qork and the general expenses of
the Society."
Carried.
"THAT Council approve of a Proclamation in
respect to Brotherhood 1.7eek, commencing
February 18th, as requested by the Canadian
Council of Christians and Jews, p~.'oviding the
Local Chapter will pay the cost of the ad-
vertisement."
Carried.
g y -'1 aw
27 24
21. LqcEaffn
K: than
e~
Action
:'PY-LA~.7 o. ., ,:-~ l?f2. ~ ':=.~- ~ ";~.-lqx.v Lo
the C.Yf,rC:'.O] PLOD.:' ~C9.'J n f'rp;:~ q~cond
and thrr.rd t'.uK. and
The ~ ] ! . -' e,
o. owlno action uns ta!-e~ :'D veTpoet {:o rt,? ~c or ':1,~
Agerda:
Under _~.!Eorts of 'Uonv~,itaees:
Ttem! was '?sbl e,:l~
IteD]s ,T and Ii were Filcd.
UDder )'et:f t::_ons 7: Communj.catior~s: . ·
ltemq ~ 4, ]0, 11, 12, 13 and ]5 were :qiY.c~.
!te-as 3 and 5 wr,re taR]
Ttem 2 was referred to PI.anDi',D% ~onrt! aF,! .~om
Item 7 was referred to the EudSnt Committee (2),
under Unfinished Bus.,'ncss:
Itcr,~ i v;as Cab] ed.
Under Xy_-q aw_s:
Item 1 (By-law 2674) was tabled.
Adjourn 22. Corf:Le]d
16. Scott 14acBain
Sexsmith "TIIAT Council approve of a Proclamation in
respect to the selection of the Outstanding
Young ?4an Of the Year Award~ on condition that
the Chamber is agreeable to paying the cost
of the advertisement."
Carried.
"TI{AT Councillor Sexsmith be appointed as
Council's representative on the Urban ~,enewai
Committee."
Carried ·
17. Cotfield
Keighan
"T~YAT we do now adjourn
Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.!'
to meet on ,'lonclay~
Carried .
Heeting Adjourned.
Hour: P. Z [.
Jan.29,1962. . i
18. Potter 6. 1962
Cotfield
"BY-IAW Me. 2717, 1962, A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 22nd
day of January, 1962, between the Trustees of
the Stampford Presbyterian Church and The Cor-
poration of the Township of Stamford.'! Read
a second and third time and p~ssed.
~.resent
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on February 5th,
commencinR at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
R. F, Keighan
H. R. Potter
W, G. Scott
G. A. Sexemith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"i
19 · MacBale !; ,I
' otte,: ! 1 fi
"BY-lAW No. 2722, 1962, A By-law approving
the application of certain reserve funds as
part of the revenue of the budget of the Cor-
poration for the year 1962." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
Minutes 1. Scott
KeiShan
"T~AT the minutes of the meeting held Jan,
29th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
members to the Stamford Public Library Boa ~ 2. Keighan : . '!'i '
for 196L" ead a ir,t, second anScott .ccept of
~hird ~e and passed. · of No. 2 Co~tt~ee da~ed Feb. 5~h, 1962 and ~ ~;~:~.
~he ~o11~1~ accounts for ~he period endt~ ~.~.li.~
.:i .........--- ........:~ ....' ............."""':""' ':::::::::::::':": ' ·:
"' Licenses
Building
Permits
Plumb ing
Tenders
Pollution
Plant
3. Scott
Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re:
licenses dated Feb. 5th, 1962 and the
licenses be issued."
Carried.
4. Keighan
Corfield
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector re: Building permits issued in the
month of January, 1962 in the amount of
$876,009.00."
Carried.
5. Potter
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5
dated Feb. 2nd, 1962 in respect to the Plans,
Specifications, and Tender form for the plumb-
ing for the recreation building to be built at
the W. L. Houc~ Park and that the Engineer be
authorized to call the Plumbing Tenders for 12
noon on Feb. 19th, 1962."
Carried.
6. Cotfield
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4
dated Feb. 1st, 1962 in respect to the calling
of Tenders for various materials requiredduri~
the year 1962, and that as recommended, the
Tenders for same be received up until lZ noon,
March 12th, 1962, and opened in public at a
Committee Meeting at 1 p.m. on that day."
Carried.
7. Cotfield
Sexsmith
"THAT the report of No. 4 Committee re: Pollu-
tion Plant meeting with the City represen-·
tatives and Acres Go. he adopted."
Carried.
At this point in the meeting the presentation' of Safe
Driving Awards was made to the following Township truck drivers,
who had successfully completed from 1 to 5 years of accident-free
driving, while employed with the Township of Stamford:
Michael Bogdanovic - Silver Award for 5 years.
Stanley Klipich - Bronze Award for 4 years.
Durward Everett - Bronze Award for 3 years. (Mr.' Everett was unab
to be present due to illness and his award was accepted by M.Perk
Richard Nicholson - Bronze Award for 2 years.
Michael Wagner - Bronze Award for 2 years.
George Staley - Bronze Award for 2 years.
William Ellison - Bronze Award for 2 years.
Charles Schabel - Bronze Award for i year.
George Weiss - Bronze Award for I year,
Albert MacBain - Bronze Award for 1 year. (Mr. M. Perkins accepts
the award in the absence of Mr. MacBain).
After the presentations were made, members of Council congratula~
the award winnin~ drivers, and stated that ~he accident record ~
1961 of 4 preventable acciden~s of which 2 had been charged to sp
drivers, was an excellent one. CounCil also paid tribute to the
~drtvin~ records o~ =he Foremen and sub-~oremenwho do noU receive
-,a~a~ds. .... r.
Albert
Needham
Rescind
Resolution
Pollution
Plant
Scuba
~lub.
Hospital
ASSOc.
Kinette
Mr. Albert Needham was present at the meeting in respect to
a letter he had submitted to Council concerning the installa-
tion of services on McMicking Street, proposed under Local
Improvement. The Clerk then reviewed the background of the
matter, outlining that an Agreement had been entered into with
Mr. Wills, the subdivider of Registered Plan 138, which called
for the subdivider paying the cost of the various services. He
advised that, in error, the sewer and watermains were initiated
under the Local Improvement Act, after a petition for same had
been received from Mr. Needham and others~ but as yet the o~ners
involved had not been assessed for the works. Mr. Needham ex-
plained that he had a chance to sell the two lots he owns, and
stated that if the services were put in by Local Improvement
there would not be any problem as far as he was concerned. Mr.
Needham further stated that if Council decided the services w~
to be paid for in cash under the subdivider's agreement,,he would
like to sell the lots he owns free of the one foot reserve.
After discussion of the matter it was decided to seek clarifica-
tion of the points raised by Mr. Needham from the Solicitor, who
advised that in all probability he would have a report ready for
the next meeting of Council.
8. MacBain
Potter
9. Corfield
Sexsmith
10. MacBain
Scott
11. Cotfield
Keighan
12. Keighan
Scott
"THAT we rescind resolution No. 7 dated Feb.
5th, 1962."
Carried.
"THAT the report of No. 4 Committee re:
Pollution Plant meeting with representative
from Niagara Falls and also from Acres Co.
be adopted."
Carried.
"THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to
'Niagara Scuba Club and thank them for the
offer of their services in the event of an
emergency making necessary the use of divers
and that a copy of this letter be sent to
the Chief of Police and all fire Chiefs."
Carried.
"THAT in accordance with the request of the
Greater Niagara Hospital Assoc., Council
authorize the proclamation of an advertise-
ment, Jointly with the City of Niagara Falls
and the Village of Chippard, in respect to the
Hospital Association Membership Week, on con-
dition that payment of same will be made by
the Hospital AssociatiOn."
Carried.
"THAT the Kinette Club be granted permission
to conduct their Annual Tag Day within the
Township of Stamford on April 27th and April
28~h, 1962."
Carried.
By-law
2726
Option to
John
Hopkins
¸ 4{
Ad]ou,.m
Feb.5,1962.
Presen~
13. MacBain
Corfield
"BY-lAW No. 2726, 1962. A By-law to dedicate
as part of Hodgson Avenue a portion of Block
"A" according to Registered Plan No. 157."
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
14. MacBain
Potter
"THAT we authorize the Treasurer to issue a
cheque for $50.00 to John Hopkins being the
consideration referred to in the option given
to the Township by John Hopkins dated the 5th
day of February, 1962."
Carried.
The followinR action was taken in respect to items on the ARenda:
Under Re]~orts of Committees:
Items D and J were filed.
Item F was referred to Committee No.
~n_de~ ~e~i_ti~nl ~ ~_o~m~n!c~t~°~s--"
Items 1 and 6 were referred to Committee No. 2
Items 2, 5, 9, 10 and 17 were filed,
Item 3 was tabled,
Items 7 and 12 were referred to Committee No. 4,
Items 8, 14 and 16 were referred to the Budget Committee,
Item 11 was referred to Conwnittee No. 5,
Item 18 was referred to the Solicitor.
Under Unfinished Business:
Items 1 and 2 were filed.
U_n~elB_YZl~w!:
Item 1 (By-law 2725) was tabled.
15. Gotfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on February
12th at 7:30 p .m."
Carried.
Meeting AdjoUrned
Hour: P.M.
A ]oi~c meeting of the Councils of the .Tewnship of Stamford and
the City efNla~ara Falls was held at the City Council Chambers,
on Monday. February 12th at 6:30 9.m.
Present fro~ the City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor F. J. Miller, Alderman C. Martin, Alderman A. J. McKinley,
Alden~an C. Swa~ze, Alden~an H. Morton, Alderman C. CregotT.
Present frm the er~ter Ni~ara Transit C~lsei~$
George M~er~ Chai~ J. B. M~rs~'J. D. H. tcK~zie~ and
Earl Davies, m~bers, and L. 8~or=, ~n~er, J.,C, Swains,
C~issi~Audi~o~. .
, Present
Purpose
1961
Review
Questlens
Timetables
Excellent
~ear
Present from the Township. of Stamford:
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
Mayor Miller opened the meeting and explained that the joint
meeting had been called at the request of the Greater Niagara
Transit Connnission to permit the presentation of the Auditor's
report covering the Commission's operations for the year ending
December 31st, 1961, and to advise concerning the deficits to' b~
shared by the City and Township. He then called on Mr. Mowers,
Chairman of the Commission.
In addressing the meeting, Mr. Mowers advised that copies of
the Auditor's Report for the year ending December 31st, 1961
had been forwarded to the members and officials of both Councils
and the report gave a true analysis of the Commission's opera-
tions for the past calendar year. The statement indicated a
deficit for the year of $25,540.66 which is to be shared equally
by the two municipalities. He advised that the Commission was
endeavouring to give the best possible service at the least cost
to the taxpayers, but indicated that at times there are not too
many passengers on some of the bus routes. He stated that the
Commission were completing arrangements to inaugurate a new
service from Clifton Hill through Queen victoria Park to Murray
Street, and along Murray Street to the Falls View area. It is
expected that this will be an hourly service and be inaugurated
about May 1st. During his address he gave the following stat-
istics:
1. The buses travelled a total of 379,000 miles during 1961.
2. They used approximately 50,000 gals. of gas.
3. They transported 1,254,457 passengers.
Mr. Mowers mentioned that the Commission had an agreement with
the Employees Union which would run through to October 31st,
1963 in connection with rates of pay, hours of work, and other
matters. He also mentioned that an amount of $16,659.05 had
been charged to the 1961 operation for depreciation of equip-
ment. The funds will be credited to a special bank account to
provide the money required to replace equipment in the future.
A short question and answer period ensued. In response to a
question raised by Councillor MacBain, Chairman Mowers advised
that the cost for seat tax might be eliminated when merger of
the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford takes
place. The only charge at that time would be in respect to buses
which miSht travel on Provincial Highways. In response to an-
other question, the meetin~ was advised that a loss of approxi-
mately $1,000.00 per month resulted when the zone fare system
was dropped.
Mr. Meats advised the meeting that arrangements were being made
to have timetables posted up at all bus stops on a special sign,
sometime within the next month.
The Mayor and Reeve, on behalf of the Councils, congratulated
progress and commended the four appointed
senna1 for doing an excellent Job.
, Uili
Commission Mr. Mowers thanked the Councils for their co-operation and
Cont'd stated that the Commission would continue to strive to serve
the citizens to the best of their ability·
Licenses 3.
Adjourn
Regular
MeetinM
Minutes
There being no further business Mayor Miller then adjourned
the meeting.
Members of Stamford Council then proceeded to the Township Hall
for their reRularly scheduled meetinK at 7:30 p.m.
1. Potter
Scott
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held February
5th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Extension to 4.
Houck Park
Carried.
Retarded
Children
Assoc.
Stamford
Le~ion
Mr. Ed. Hicks and Mr. D. Delaney were present at the meeting on
behalf of the Greater Niagara Association for Retarded Children. Parked
Mr. Hicks acted as spokesman and reviewed the Financial Statement Vehicles
of the Association. He stated that there were 59 children in
attendance at the School, with the attendance steadily increasing,
He advised that the cost to operate the School on a per child basi
was $712.00 per child per year for a full day, and $398.50 per chi
per year for half day. He stated that the Provincial Government
pays a grant for children between the ages of 5 and 18 of $60.00
for a full day and $30.00 for a half day. Mr. Hicks advised that
provision had now been made in the Municipal Act under Section 377
subsection 29, which permitted local municipalities to grant aid
to such Associations. In concluding, Mr. Hicks advised that the
Association felt that the time had came when they should not have Garbage
to hold raffles, bingo games, etc. to raise funds to educate thes=-Pick'up
children, and they felt that these children should have the same[
opportunity as normal children to grasp an education. After hear
ing Mr. Hicks, members of Council indicated that the Association
was to be congratulated for their fine and dedicated work, and it
was the concensus of opinion that special con~ideration should be
given to them, and the matter was then ordered referred to Com- t.Traffic
mittee No. 2. 9onferenc~.
Mr. J. M. Ormerod was present at the meeting, along with other
members of the Stamford Branch 479 of the Canadian Legion, and
submitted a request to Council for a grant for the year 1962 to
cover the amount of tax arrears owing on their North Street Legi~
property. In speaking to the group, Reeve Mitchelson advised that
they would be required tO submit an audited statement covering
1961 operations, along with an anticipated 1962 budget, at which
time the matter could be further considered by Council.
Debentures
2. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we accept the ~eport of'Comm. No. 2
dated Feb. 12th, 1962 in respect to the
Tenders received for the purchase of Township
of Stamford Debentures in the approximate
amount of $326,4~7..00 and that the Tender sub.
mitCed by Equitable Securities Canada Limited
on behalf of the Canadian Imperial Bank of
Commerce, Anderson & Company Limited, Green-
shields Incorporated and Equitable Securities
Canada Limited, at a race of $98.527 per
$100.00 and accrued interest, be accepted
and arrangements be made for delivery of the
debentures as soon as possible."'
.Car ied.
~'0nference
Sewage
?lant
e
MacBain
Potter
Potter
Cotfield
Cotfield
Sexsmith
Cotfield
Sexsmith
Cotfield
Scott
Cotfield
Scott
Cotfield
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re:
licenses dated Feb. 12, 1962 and the licenses
be issued."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the property appraisals re-
ceived re: proposed extension to the W. L.
Houck Park, and authorize the Clerk to proceed
with an application to the Dept. of Municipal
Affairs for the approval of the purchase and
exchange of the lots involved, pursuant to the
option agreement."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated Feb. 9th, 1962 in respect to parked
vehicles during snow storms, and as recommended,
an advertisement in respect to this matter be
placed in the local newspaper advising the resi-
dents of the provisions of Chapter 172, Section
89, of the Highway Traffic Act, and asking for
their co-operation in this matter during snow
StOrmS."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Feb. 9th, 1962 in respect to garbage pick-up
at apartments, and Mr. Weisz be advised that
a twice weekly pick-up is not economical at
this time."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Feb. 9th, 1962 in respect to the appointment
of voting members to attend the Ontario Traffic
Conference to he held in Hamilton, April 2nd,
3rd and 4th, and also, that the Field Super-
visor he authorized to attend the traffic train-
ing course at Huron College, London, the last
week of May and the first week in June, 1962."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Feb. 12th, 1962 in respect to the meeting with
Dr. A. E. Berry of the O.W.R.C. to discuss the
Stamford-Niagara Pollution Control Plant No. 1."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 4 dated
Feb.9th, 1962 in respect to the planting of
ornamental trees on Township streets, and as
operaCi~ as ex~end~ n the pas~.
Assess-
ment Dept.
Report.
Accept
Proposed
Subdiv-
ision,
Climenha~e
Volunteer
Firemen
E .M.O.
matters
Broom
Drive
By-law
Mr. B. R. Prior, Chief Assessor, was present at the Council
~eeting in respect to the presentation of the annual report of
the Assessment Department, and outlined the highlights of the
report for the clarification of Council. The following resolu-
tion was then submitted:
10. Scott
Keighan
"THAT we accept the excellent Annual Report sub-
mitted by the Assessment Department, under Mr.
B..R. Prior, Chief Assessor."
Carried.
q
11. MacBain
Cot field
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
Feb. 12th, 1962 in respect to the proposed plan
of subdivision of J. A. Climenhage Development
Ltd. of Part Lot 96, Reg. Plan 876; and that
preliminary approval be given to the Plan as
amended by the Dept. of Municipal Affairs, Sub-
Ject to the conditions outlined in the Com-
mittee's report; and that the Dept. of Municipal
Affairs be advised accordingly and to the effect
that the Plan was "Not Disapproved" in accor-
dance with the terms of our Declaration of
Policy relative to subdivisions."
Carried.
12. Scott
Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3 dated
Feb. 12th, 1962 in respect to the request of
the Twp. Union to allow Township employees who
are volunteer firementto~tend fires during
working hours, and as reconn~ended by the Com-
mittee, the report prepared by the Engineer
and the advice submitted by the Township Sol-
icitor be accepted in answer to the ~equest of
the Union."
Garried.
13. Scott
Potter
'14. Keighan
Cotfield
'15. MacBain
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No.'3 dated
Feb. 12th, 1962 in respect to Emergency Measure:
Organization matters and the rec~u~endations
made by the Committee in response to the re-
quests of the Welland County E.M.O."
Carried,
"THAT the Lioness Club of Niagara Falls be
granted permission to conduct their annual
Broom drive within the Township of Stamford
to aid the Canadian Cancer Society."
Carried,
"THAT we instruct the Clerk to process By-law
2715 under Section 30 o~ the PlanninSAct."
Carried,
Statements
of Defence
Annexation
Matter
Namac
Construc-
tion Plan.
Rosemont
Invest- ,
~ents Ltd.
By-law
!716
By-law
Councillor Keighan verbally advised Council that copies of the
Statement of Defence had been received from all municipalities
affected by the joint annexation application submitted to the
Ontario Municipal Board by the City of Niagara Falls and the
Township of Stamford. He indicated that in the case of the
Township of Thorold a Notice of Motion had been ~bmitted to the
O.M.B. for an order, that the applications of the Corporation of
the City of Niagara Falls and the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford to annex that part of the Township of Thorold, partic-
ularly described in said City By-law 6038, be dismissed, and that
the hearing in respect to said motion had been scheduled by the
Ontario Municipal Board for Tuesday, February 20th, 1962 at 10
a.m. in the Board's Chambers at Toronto. After discussion of
Councillor Keighan's report it was decided that a special meeting
of Council would be held on Wednesday, February 14th at 2 p.m~'for
the purpose of reviewing the Township of Thorold Notice Qf Motion,
together with the Statement of Defence submitted by the other
municipalities concerned.
16. MacBain
Cot field
17. Keighan
Cotfield
18. Scott
Potter
"THAT we instruct our Engineer to write to the
Surveyor for Namac Construction and inform
him as follows: That Lots 1 to 8 on the pro-
posed plan are premature and also Lot 13,
unless it is changed to face on Queensway
Gardens; That Lots bordered in red on proposed
plan may be proceeded with by using a combined
sewer; That if the subdivider is to develop
the remainder of the lots, storm sewers will
have to be installed from the points indicated
on the proposed plan by the Engineer, together
with separate sanitary sewers, and that the
subdivider obtain all necessary easements for
the storm sewers."
Carried.
"THAT Council agree in principle to the requests
outlined in a letter dated Feb. 8, 1962 from
Mr. C. H. Lipton on behalf of Rosemont Invest-
ments Limited and Niagara Industrial Park in
respect to Plan 188 for the Twp. of Stamford,
and that the Solicitor be authorized to draw
the necessary by-law and documents. Costs
involved to be borne by the applicant."
Carried.
"BY-IAW No. 2716, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the Corporation of the Municipality of ~he
Township of Stamford to participate to the
full extent of the capabilities of this muni-
cipality in the function of the Welland County-
Cities Emergency Measures Organization as more
particularly set out in By-law No. 3198 of the
Corporation of the County of Welland." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
19. MacBain
Potter
"BY-LAW No. 2725, 1962. Being a By-law to amend
By=law No. 2530 (1960) as amended." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
1{
By-law
2727
By-law
2728
Action
Ad t Gum
20. Sexsmith
Scott
"By-lAW No. 2727, 1962. A By-law to amend By-lm~
No. 2713, 1962." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
21. MacBain
Potter
"BY-lAW No. 2728, 1962. A By-law to amend By-
law No. 2350 (1959) as amended, to permit the
use of certain Industrial 2 lands as a Heliport.';
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
The following action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda.
Under ~epu~ations:
Items 1 and 2 were referred to the Budget Committee.
Under Reports of Committees:
Items J and M were filed.
Item K was referred to the Budget Committee.
Under petition_s~ ~o_mmunications:
Items 1 and 4 were referred to Committee No. 4,
Item 2 was referred to the Engineer,
Items 3, 7 and 8 were referred to the Budget Committee,
Item 6 was filed,
Item 10 was referred to the Police Commission.
22. MacBain
potter
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
Feb. 19th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meetins Adjourned
Feb.12,1962.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, February 19th, 1962
at 7: 30 p .m.
present
,! Min.utes.
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Corfield
R. F. Keighan
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Scott
Potter
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held Feb.12th,
196~ be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Stamford UC In opening the meetin , Reeve Mitehelen9 welcomed the members of
Young peGplan:the Stamford United Cfiurch Young People s Group who were in
Group attendance at the meeting as observers.
Soot & ashes-
Hospital
Hospital
Memorial '
S_ervice
Plumbing
Mr. E. F. Coleman of 1789 Kitchener Street was present at the
meeting a.d addressed the Council on behalf of a group of residents
who live in the immediate vicinity of the Greater Niagara General
Hospital. A petition signed by 39 residents in the area was then
read by the Clerk which outlined objections to the soot and cinder
fallout originiating from the boiler room operations of the
Greater Niagara General Hospital. The petition advised that it
was impossible to maintain buildings and properties in the area
because of the fallout. In speaking on the matter, Mr. Coleman
advised that the problem had been first drawn to the attention of
the Board of Governors of the Hospital in September, 1959, with
periodic telephone calls and complaints to Board members since,
but that the situation remained as bad as ever. Mr. Coleman
advised that the Hospital had originally planned to use gas, but
had changed to soft coal, and during the winter 20 tons ~ day
were burned. After hearing Mr. Coleman, the matter was discussed
by members of Council and it was advised that the Board of
Governors was extremely concerned about the problem and were not
taking it lightly, and had taken some action to cut down on the
amount of fly ash being released. It was e~plained that it was
at the time the flues were being blown that the fly ash comes from
the stack, and no matter what type of fuel was used, this pro-
cedure would still be necessary. After further consideration, the
following resolution was submitted in an effort to help the Board
bring about a solution of the problem.
"THAT Council write to the Board of Governors of
the Greater Niagara General Hospital referring
them to Air Pollution Branch under the Dept. of
Health to seek assistance in the problem
created by the fallout of ash and soot from the
Hospital chimney stack, and suggesting also
that Hospital Boards in other larger munici-
palities be contacted to determine how they
overcame a similar problem."
Carried.
2. Keighan
Corfield
Mr. Robert Hunt was present at the meeting and addressed Council
on behalf of Branch 479 of the Royal Canadian Legion in respect
to reviving the Memorial Service at the Stamford Green Cenotaph.
Mr. Hunt advised that the Legion in conjunction with the Horti-
cultural Society were making tentative plans for a parade and
afternoon service the first Sunday in May. The following
resolution was submitted in this connection:
3. Potter
MacBain
"THAT Branch 479, Royal Canadian Legion, and
Stamford Horticultural Society be permitted
to have a Memorial Parade and Service at the
Stamford Green Park during the first week of
May, 1962."
Carried.
4. Potter
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
Feb. 19th, 1962 and the Tender of A, Detlor &
SOns be accepted for the plumbing installation
in the Park building at the W. L. Houck Park,
at the tendered price of $1,914.00 beinS the
lowest tender."
Carried.
Pinante
Licenses
Needham
Sewer &
water -
McMicking
Swimming
Pool areas
Storm
MacBain
Keighan,
"THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of
No. 2 Committee dated Feb, 19th, 1962 and the
following accounts for the period ending Feb.
15th, 1962 be authorized for payment:
General ........ $180,316.42,/
Roads .......... $5,094.06, J
Relief ......... $11,135.75.''/
Carried.
Keighan
Cor~ield
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re:
licenses dated Feb. 19th, 1962 and the licenses
be issued."
Carried.
Mr. A. E. Needham was present at the meeting in respect to the
report submitted concerning the construction of sewer and water-
mains on McMicking Street in Plan 138. After the reading of the
report, the Reeve explained to Mr. Needham that Council regretted
any inconvenience caused to him, but that the decision of Council
was Go live up to the agreement as drawn with Mr. Wills, which
was in line with the Declaration of Policy, and that the Twp.
Solicitor had indicated that Council had every right to ask Mr.
Wills to make the payments required.
7. MacBain
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2
dated Feb. 19th, 1962 in respect to the con-
struction of sewer and watermains on McMicking
St. within Reg. Plan 138, and as recommended,
a demand be made on Mr. E. G. Wills, the sub-
divider, for sewer, w~ter and road costs for
McMicking Street, and that t. he said demand
indicate that the costs be paid on or before
March 16th, 1962 and that failure to so pay
will result in legal action being taken against
Mr. Wills, and further, that the cost for the
installation of the sewer and water main on
McMicking St. be not assessed as a Local Improw
ment, or considered by the Court of Revision
at this time."
Carried·
8. Potter
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
Feb. 19th, 1962 in respect. to swimming pool
locations in the Township, and the recommenda-
tions submitted concerning area D, and the
possibility of acquiring additional land in
respect to area E."
Carried.
9. Potter
Cor~ield
"'THAT we accept the report of Comm, No. 5 dated
Feb, 19th, 1962 and as recommended, the
DeeinterioR of Policy in respect to subdivisio~
be amended to include the cost of storm sewers
where it is not possible or practical to extend
our combined sewer system, but in.areas where
it is possible to construct sanitary sewers as
provided by our Declaration."
Carried.
Curb & gutter 10o
Frederica
Lot 47, 11.
Eton Cres.
#
, Eng.Dept. 12.
· final report
!
Y's Men's 13.
Filling 14.
Yacancies
Potter
Sexsmith
Corfisld
Keighan
Cotfield
Potter
Cotfield
Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No, 5 dated
Feb. 19th, 1962 and as recommended, the
Engineering Dept. arrange for the constructio'n
of a gutter along the north edge of Frederica
St. and that the proposed catchbasin at the
intersection of Frederica St. and Glenholme
Ave. be constructed, but that the construction
of a curb along this street be not considered
until such time as the 1962 Local Improvements
are dealt with."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Engineer
dated Feb. 15th, 1962 in respect to eh% water
condition complained about on Lot 47, Eton
Crescent, and that copies of the report be sent
to the owners concerned."
Csrried.
"THAT we accept t[~ Engineering Department
final report for 1961."
Carried.
"THAT the Y's Men's Club be granted permission
to conduct a door-to-door sales blitz within
the Municipality for a 2 week period, to assist
the Club to raise funds to support the Y.M.C,A.
youth programs."
Carried.
"WHEREAS vacancies upon Boards of Education in
Urban Areas of Ontario are, in accordance with
the Statutes of Ontario relating thereto, filled
by the appolotment of a qualified person by the
remaining members of such Board; AND WHEREAS
the same procedure applies to the filling of
vacancieson Municipal Councils where the
elected representatives are elected by wards;
AND WHEREAS, where the members of Municipal
Council are elected at large, the vacancy
(according to Statute) is to be filled by the
~unner-up at the last Municipal election; AND
WHEREAS it iS deemed desirable that a
uniformity of practice be established for the
election to all Municipal offices; AND WHEREAS
this Council is of the opinion that wherever
practicable the runner-up at the last election
should be designated to fill a vacancy when the
same may occur except in the filling of the
office of Mayor, Reeve or Deputy Reeve; NOW
THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPOBA~
TION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STAMFORD adopts the
following resolution:
RESOLVED that it is the opinion of this Council
that the present procedure be continued for the
filling o£ vacancies in the office of Mayor,
ReeVe or Deputy Reeve, namely Chat this office
be filled by ~he election of one of the members
of Council te fill the office for the remainder
. (.....cont'd)
b +
Filling
vacancies
cont~ d
of the term; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
it is the opinion of this Council that vacancie
in all other elective municipal offices should
be filled by the runner-up at the last municipa
election (the person who has received the next
large~ number of votes) and where there shall b
no runner-up, the vacancy shall be filled by
appointment by such Cou.cil, Board or Commissi0'
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolu-
tion be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal
Association for their endorsement."
Action
The following action was taken in respect
Under Petitions & Communications:
Carried.
to items on the Agenda:
Item 1 was tabled,
Item 3 was filed.
Under Unfinished Business:
~d.lourn
Feb.19,1962
Present
Item 1 was filed.
Scott
Sexsmith
"THAT we now adjourn to meet at 9:30 a.m. on
February 24, 1962."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
A Regular Council
1962 at 9:30 a.m.
Meeting was held on Saturd~ February 24th,
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Corfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sezsmith
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Gouncillor
Minutes 1. .MacBain
Licenses 2, MacBa/n
. Ketghan
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held February
19th~ 1962 be adopted as printed."
Garried.
Tr .Driver
Meetings
Award____~s 4.
~ Rezon ing-
{ P t. Twp. Lot
:61
D.E.Calvert 7.
i
'Great Falls 8.
~umber Co.
~-law 2729 9.
~-law 2730 i0.
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated
Feb. 24th, 1.962 in respect to Municipal licens'-
and the licenses be issued."
Carried.
3. CorfLeld
Scott
Corfield
Scott
5. MacBain
Potter
Scott
Potter
MacBain
Keighan
MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Feb. 22nd, 1962 in respect to special meetings
of Township Truck Drivers, and as recommended,
t~e Engineering Dept. be authorized to hold
meetings every second month or five times per
year, and to arrange for various speakers to
attend the meetings, in order to promote safer
driving of township vehicles."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Feb. 22nd, 1962 in respect to the enrolment.of
Twp. Foremen and Diesel Operators with,the
Transportation Safety Association, and that
application be made for awards towhich they
would be entitled."
Carried.
"THAT we approve in principle the rezoning of
part of Twp. Lot 61 west of the Town and
Country Plaza for apartments subject to the
final development plans meeting with the
approval of our Planning Board is also being
our understanding that the developer will bear
all the costs of services."
Carried.
"THAT we adopt the report from Committee ~3 and
that the lighting programme recommended by
Committee #3 be proceeded with as soon as
possible."
Carried.
"THAT a letter of condolence be fon~arded to the
family of the late D. E. Calvert."
Potter
Sexsmith
Potter
Cotfield
Carried.
"THAT we authorize the Reeve and Clerk to
execute the offer with Great Falls Lumber
Company Limited as amended."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2729, 1962. Being a by-law to
dedicate as a Park and Playground certain
lands in Township Lot 113· Read a first, Second
and third time and passed.
"BY-~AW No. 2730, 1962. A by-law to authorize
the execution of an A~reement. Read a first,
second a~d third time and passed.
4 4
Action
taken
Adiourn
Feb.24,1962
10.
Present
The followinR action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda:
U_n~e~ ~e~or_t~ ~f_Co_m~i~t~e~:
Item E was filed.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Items 1 and 2 were referred to Committee No. 2,
Items 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 were filed,
Item 8 was tabled.
11. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on March 5th
at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
3.:. u ~ A.M.
1962 at h00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
R. P. Keighan
H. R. Potter
J. S. Knight
C. H. Lipton
Rosemont the Township legal firm of Logan and Knight was present and
Invest. stated that the Judg&s Order and the Quit Claim Deed prepared
cont~d and required by Rosemont Investments Ltd. had been carefully
Rosemont
checked by him and both were found to be in order.
resolution was then submitted and passed:
1. Potter
MacBain
The following
"BY-LAW No. 2731, 1962. A by-law to authorize
the execution of a Quit Claim Deed dated the
28th day of February, 1962, from the Corpora-
tion to Rosemont Investments Limited." Read
a first, second and third time and unani-
mously passed by the five members of Council
present. ..
Stamford District Board of ~ducation Budget ~eeting ~
The Clerk advised that he had received a letter from the Stamford
District Board of Education to the effect that the Budget meeting
of the Board would be held at the Board Rooms at 7:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 28th, and that the Board would welcome any
members of Council who might wish to attend the meeting.
2. Cotfield
Potter "THAT Councillor R. F. Keighan be appointed as
Counctl~s official representative to attend
the Budget Meeting of the Board of Education
scheduled for the evening of Wednesday,
February 28th."
Carried.
River Realty Development ARr~ement
The Clerk reviewed progress being made in respect to an agreement
being prepared between River Realty Development Ltd. and the
Corporation of the Township of Stamford relative to the proposed
registration of the second part of the Town & Country Sub-
division. It was agreed that Council would meet in Committee
to consider the agreement on Sunday, March 4th at 2 p.m.
On motion of Councillor Cotfield, seconded by Councillor Keighan
i
Reeve :
Deputy Reeve ,'
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Solicitor for Stamford :
Solicitor for Rosemont
Investments Ltd.
Bd.ofEd.
Budget
MeetinR
' River
Realty
aKreement
The Reeve explained that the meeting had been called at the
Carried.
Invest. request of Mr. C. H. Lipton, the Solicitor for Rosemont Invest- -
merits Ltd. who required~the execution of a Quit Claim Deed in 11 Ad ~urn
respect to the Township s interest in Registered Plan 188. The '
%te %:l u L%hL ro_ it was moved that the meeting addour..
a reed in principle to the requests made by Mro ,ipton in this
Deed at this time. He also explained that Mr. Lipton had agreed
to pay all costs in connection with calling this special meetin~
of Council. aeeve then caned on Mr. Lipton who explained - eb 2s
in February, he had made application to His Honour, Judge Grill[~
for an Order to close and stop up ~he whole of Oakwood Drive as 11
laid out on Keg. Plan 188 for the Township of Stamford, and that '
the application had been approved by the Judge and an Order issue~
in this connection, bearing the date of February 26th, 1962. The'
Plan 188 for the Town'ship be closed and stopped up. It furthe~ '
.ordered that the said Plan 188 be altered and amended so that a
lot and boundary lines within the said subdivision, including 'Mayor F. J.
those lands described as public park, be eliminated as set out Alderman A.
. and sketched in red on the surve~ prepared by N. J. Sunstrum, I ' Alderman C. Gregory.
O.L,8. and attached to the Order, Mr. James Knight representi,~. ~illaKe of Chippawa:
Meeting Adjourned.
9,i~U~ .of NiaRara Falls:
' Ci~'~k
A Joint Meeting of the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls,
the Township of Stamford, and the Village of Chippaws was held
.on March let, 1962 at the CitX Hall..Niagara Falls.
Miller, Alderman G. Martin, Alderman F. Martin,
J. McKinley, Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman H. Morton,
Reeve E. T. Weightman, Deputy-Reeve H. Clarke, Councillor J.
Charlebois, Councillor J. Ives, Councillor C. Somerville.
Present.
Chairman
Purposes
Organiza-
tions
represented.
,Act i on
Planning
Board
(Item 1)
Traffic
Study,
~o-od.Com.
(l em 2)
Mental
Health
(1tam 4)
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Corfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Mayor Miller acted as Chairman.
The Chairman explained that the purpose of the meeting was to
consider requests for grants which have usually been considered
on a joint basis by the three Municipalities. A list including
18 organizations, requesting grants, showing their amount of grant
for 1961 and allocation to the three municipalities for that year,
along with the request for 1962, was submitted to each Councillor
and Official in attendance.
The following representatives of the organizations listed were
present and spoke:
1. Messrs. W. R. Sootheran and Don Burlay of the Chamber of
Commerce Tourist Committee. They advised that their Committee
had raised an amount of $13,661.00 in cash and pledges from the
tourist operators and business concerns to this date. They
dicated that the Committee expected to increase this amount con-
siderably and suggested that the Councils participate in tourist
promotion on a dollar to dollar basis.
2. Mr. G. L. Baker spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Committee and their request for additional funds.
3. Mr. Knowleg and two other representatives spoke on behalf of
the Greater Niagara United Appeal and indicated that they were
-asking for a 20% increase from contributors.
The meeting then reviewed the various requests and the following
action was taken:
1. Cotfield
Potter
"THAT we approve of the request in the amount of
$31,000. submitted from the Niaggra Fa~ls &
Suburban Area Planning Board in respect to their'
1962 Budget on the basis outlined in their lett~
of February 6th.!'
Carried..
2. McKinley
Morton
"THAT we agree to the request of the Traffic
Study, Co-ordinating Committee for $8,187.50
on the same basis as applied in 1961."
Carried,
(It was noted that there was no request for funds in 1962 for the
Urban Renewal Study.)
3, Morton
Swayze
"THAT we agree to e grant of $1600.00 Co the
Canadian Mental Health AseociaCion to be di-
vided on a 50-50%asisbetween the City of
Niagara Falls'and the Township o~'Stamford,"
Carried,.
I L.L.Hist.
Museum
SocietV
(Item 5)
CofC
Tourist
(Item 6)
C oft
Tourist
(Item 6)
C of C
Industrial
(Item 7)
· Humane SOC.
(Item 8)
_B. oVs Club
(Item 3)
United
AD~eal
,, (Item 9)
4. G.Martin
Swayze
5. Scott
F.Martin
"THAT we approve of a grant of $600.00 to the
Lundy's Lane Historical Museum Society to be
divided on a 50-50 basis between the City of'
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stanford."
Carried.
"THAT we agree to pay the Chamber Tourist Com-
mittee on a dollar to dollar basis up to a
maximum of $18,5].3.00."
Lost.
In amendment, the following resolution was submitted:
6. Potter
Morton
7. Keighan
Swayze
"THAT we match on a dollar to dollar basis up
to an amount of $20,000.00 on amounts actually
collected and received by the Tourist Com-
mittee. The division to be on the basis of the
hospital formula, but if Chippawa decides not
to participate the two Municipalities will pro-
vide the maximum indicated, on the basis of the
Hospital formula.!,
Carried.
"THAT we approve of a grant to the Chamber of
Commerce Industrial Committee in the amount of
$18,513.00 on the same basis as set out in
respect to the grant to the Tourist Comnittee."
Carried.
"THAT we approve of a grant in the amount of
$18,000.00 to the Niagara Frontier Humane
Society on the basis of the Hospital formula."
Carried.
"THAT we agree on a grant in the amount of
$3,000. to the Boy's Club of Greater Niagara
on the basis of 36%- Niagara Falls, 62% -
Stamford, 2%-Chippawa, and that in addition
thereto, the Township of Stamford will make
arrangements to either exempt the Club from
taxes or pay a grant equivalent to the amount
of taxes, estima~ed at $3,000. on the Club's
building."
Carried.
"THAT we approve of a grant to the Greater
Niagara United Appeal in =he amount of $8,000.
Co be divided on the basis of the Hospital
formula."
Carried.
8. G.Martin
Morton
9, MacBain
Gregory
10. F.Martin
ScoOt
Retarded 11. G.Martin
Children Morton
(Item 10)
Safety Count. 12. Morton
(Item 11) Gregory
Canc er
Society
(Item 12)
Music
Festival
(Item
Society
(Item 14)
ASSOC ·
(Item 15)
Quota Club
(Item 16)
13. F.Martin
Swayze
14. Potter
Morton
15. Morton
Swayze
16. McKinley
Sexsmith
17. G.Martin
F.Martin
Soccer 18. F.Martin
Assoc. 8wayze
"THAT we approve of a grant in the amount of
$2500.00 for the Greater Niagara Retarded
Children's Association on the basis of the
Hospital formula."
Carried.
"THAT we approve of a grant in the amount of
$1200.00 for the Greater Niagara Safety
Council on the basis of the Hospital formula."
Carried.
"THAT we approve of a grant to the Canadian
Cancer Society in the amount of $600.00 on
the basis of the Hospital formula."
Carried.
"THAT we approve of a grant to the Niagara Falls
Music Festival in the amount of $600.00 on the
basis of the Hospital formula."
Carried.
"THAT we approve of a grant in the amount of
$100.00 to the Lundy's Lane Historical Society
on the basis of the Hospital formula."
(Councillor Charlebois voted against this
Carried,'
"THAT we approve of a grant in the amount of
$1200.00 to the Big Sister Association on the
basis of a 50-50 division in respect to the
City of Niagara Falls and the Township of
Stamford."
Carried.
"THAT we approve of a grant. in the amount of
$250.00 to the Quota Club March of D~mes to be
divided on a 50-50 basis between the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford."
Carried,
"THAT we agree to a grant to the Minor Soccer
Association in the amount of $200.00 to be
divided between the City of Niagara Falls and
the Township of Stam£ord on a 50-50 basis."
Carried,
Retarded
Children
Grants
Joint Proc-
lamations
Committee
Peace Re-
search Inst,
A~.lourn
Clarke
Keighan
"THAT a resolution be prepared by a Municipal
Solicitor re: Government grants to Retarded
Children's Association and a copy of same be
fo~qarded to the Provincial Government and
the Ontario Municipal Association."
Carried.
0.
Clarke
McKinley
"THAT the Committee in respect to Joint Proc-
lamations be re-constituted as formed last
year and in addition thereto, that one addit-
ional member and the Clerks of each Council~
be added for the purpose of re-considering
policy in respect to joint proclamations."
Carried.
McKinley
G.Martin
"THAT we take no action at this time in respect
to the Canadian Peace Research Institute com-
munication requesting the right to canvass and
a grant to assist them in the work, and that
the City Clerk advise the Institute accordingly
on behalf of the three municipalities."
Carried.
The Mayor thanked the members of the Councils for their atten-
dance and the meeting was adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: P.M.
t/ '~ L ~ r - -' '/C~e '~ '
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, March
1962 comioencin~ at 7:30 p.m.
Present
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Scott
Sexsmith
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held February
24th and Feb. 28th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
MacBain
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of
No. 2 C~mmittee dated Mar. 5th, 1962 and the
following accounts for the period ending Feb.
28th, 1962 be authorized for payment:
Licenses
Building
Permits
Fire
Reports
Mitchelson
q" [' Park.
Sidewalk
on PortaRe
Convention
Waterworks
Assoc,
Fines
3. Scott
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re:
licenses dated Mar. 5th, 1962 and the licenses
be issued."
Carried.
4. Sexsmith
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued in the
month of February, 1962 in the amount of
$59,000.00."
Carried.
5. SCOtt
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3 dated
March 5th, 1962 in respect to the Annual Fire
reports for the year 1961 received from the
three Fire Chiefs and the Fire Inspector, and
that the reports be approved, and the thanks of
Council be extended to each of the officials for
the complete and comprehensive reports submatted
Carried.
6. Potter
Sexsmith
7. Potter
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
March 5th, 1962 in respect to the Park area
within Twp. Lot 72, and as recommended, this
Park be named the "Edward E. Mitchelson Park"
in recognition of our present Reeve."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
March 5th, 1962 in respect to the construction
of a sidewalk on Portage Road from Colborne St,
to Huggins Street and that Council approve Of
the method of assessment as reconmaended in the
report of the Ont. Municipal Board dated Jan. 2~
1962, and that arrangements he made to proceed
with this work in the Spring.".
Carried.
Potter
Sexsmith
9. 'MacBain
Potter
"TF~T we act'apt the report of Cornre. No. 5 dated
March 5th, 1962 in respect to the Convention of
the Canadian Section of American Waterworks
Association to be held in Toronto from April
1st to the '4th, and as recommended, one member
of Cornre. No. 5 and one member of the En~ineeri~
Dept. be authorized to attend this Convention.
Carried,
E.M. 10. MacBain
McMurray Pot ter
Report of 11. Sexsmith
Chief Scott
Constable.
Statutory 12. Corfield
Grant for Sexsmith
expendi-
tures.
By-law 13. MacBain
2732. SeXsmith
By-law 14. Corfield
2734.___~_ Sexsmith
Byjlaw 15. MacBain
'2733 Potter
Action
"T~AT we instruct the Clark tow rite to the
Dept. of Transport and inform themwe have bee
advised by our Police C~mmission that it would
not be*'inour best interests to.execute the
aSreement in question,"
........ , · · Carried,
......... ~ 5 1962
"THAT our Clerk be requested to write to
Mrs. E. M. McMurray and express our sympathy
to the family upon the death of the late
E. M. McMurray."
Carried.
"THAT Council accept the Excellent Annual Report
of the Chief Constable for the Township of
Stamford for the year 1961."
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 made
during the year 1961 amounting to a total of
$397~882.16."
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2732, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the issue of Debentures in the principal
amount of $307,000. to pay part of the cost
of constructing and equipping an addition to
the Stamford Collegiate Institute and reno-
vations to the existing building." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2734, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 5th
day of March, 1962, be~qeen 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. 2733, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 5th
day of March, 1962, as amended, between River ;'.
Realty Development Limited and The Corporation
of the Township of Stamford, and Chester Brown."
Read a first, second and third time a~d passed.
.The followinR action was taken i.n respec~ to .items on the AMenda:
Under Reports of Committees:
Items H, I and L were filed.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Items 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9s 10, 11, 13 and 14 were
Item 4 was ordered referred to Committee No. 4.
16. Cotfield
MacBain
filed.
"THAT we do new adjourn to meet again on March
12~h at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting AdjoUrned.
Hour: P.M.'
Clerk.
13,
Present:
Township of
Stamford
Present:
City of
Niagara
Falls
Pu~pq~e
Reports
A special meeting of the Municipal Councils of the Corporations
of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford was
held on Monday, March 12th, 1962 commencing at 7:00 p.m.at the City
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Mayor Miller, Alderman A. J. McKinley, Alderman F. Martin,
Alderman G. Martin, Alderman H. Morton, Alderman J. G. White,
Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman C. Gregory.
His Worship, Mayor Miller, welcomed the representatives and ex-
plained that the meeting had been called for the purpose of re-
ceiving the reports and recommendations of H. G. Acres and Company
Limited, concerning the equipment tenders which were opened on
Friday afternoon, March 9th, 1962. On request of Mayor Miller
the City Clerk read the respective reports and recommendations
from H. G. Acres and Company Limited.
Resolution 1.
Conrad
~djourn
Regular
Township
Meeting
Minutes
Stamford
Legion
B0y's Clu~
Grant
REPORTS:
No. 73 - Re: Stamford-Niagara Pollution Control Plant, Number 1,
,tenders for Sludge Filtration Equipment, and the recommendation J
of H. G. Acres that the low tender of Babcock-Wilcox and Coldie- .
McCulloch Limited of $56,974. less $7,000. for replacement clause "Licenses
be chosen for inclusion in the general contract. '-
No. 74 - Stamford-Niagara Pollution Control Plant Number 1, tende~ ·
for HeatinR Boilers and the recommendation of H. G. Acres and ~-
ComPanY Limited, that the tender of Waterloo Manufacturing Co.
Ltd. be selected for inclusion in the general contract, at the
tender price $15,339.
No. 75 - Niagara Falls Interceptor Tenders for Raw Sewage Pumps '.
and Motors - and the reco~endation of H. G. Acres and Company,
Limited, that the tender of Worthington (Canada).be chosen for
inclusion in the general contract, and to include the motor stand ..
at a price of $1,295.49. The recommendation concerninS the choic~'
of G.E. or Tamper Motors, to be with-held.
No. 76 - Stamford Interceptor Tender for Raw Sewage Pumps and
'Good Roads
~otors, and the rec~-~endation of H. G. Acres and Company, Limi~
th~ '~e tender of Worthington (Canada) be chosen for inclusion ~ ~nvention
the general contract and that the motor stands offered by Worthi~
ton (Canada) Ltd. be included at a price of $377.28; the recom-
m dation as to or motors, to it eld.
No. 77 - Stamford-Nia~ara Pollution Control Plant No. 1 Tenders
for Secondary Dizeeter G~sh lder Covers, and the recommendation Land from
is recommended that Bab~o~k-Wilcox and Goldie-McOulloch, Limited ..Pollution
be chosen fo~ inclusion in Uha ~eneral contra~t, as ~he supplis~ ?1ant
of the Seconaary DiSaster Gasholder Covers.
I 'Martin' e rec endsCions of H ~ Acres anrm
· . ' ,, d
Sco~t · Company Limited, in ~onnecCion ~ith the fi
" ' to be sheson for inclusion in the 8cuetel ,
(C0nt'd)
contract for the various pieces of equip-
ment to be installed in the Pollution
Control Plant Number 1 or interceptors,
be adopted; and the Seal of the Corpora-
tion be hereto affixed."
Carried Unanimously.
The pleasure of His Worship the Mayor and the Reeve were ex-
pressed at the expeditious manner in which these tenders were
handled and it was ordered on the motion of Councillor Sexsmith
and Alderman Faho Martin ·that the meeting adjourn.
Members of Stamford Council then proceeded to the Township Hall'
for their regularly scheduled mac.tinS at 7:30 p.m.
1. Potter
Keighan "THAT the minutes of the meetings held March
1st and 5th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Mr. John Ormerod of the Royal Canadian Legion~ Branch 479,
was present at the meeting and addressed the COUncil in respect
the matter of a grant to their Group for the current year.
was decided that a meeting of Coundil and the Finance Committee
of the Legion would be held on Harch t4th at 7:30 p.m. for the
purpose of receiving additional facts and figures concerning the
Legion's finances.
2. MacBain
Cotfield
3. MacBain
Keighan
to
Sexsmlth
Scott
. 5. Potter
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re:
licenses, dated March 12th, 1962 and the
licenses be issued."
Carried.
"TI~T we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
March 6th, 1962 in respect to the Boy's Club
of Greater Niagara, and that arrangements be
made to have the amount Of $67.54 representing
penalties added to the 1961 taxes levied on the
Club building, written off."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Councillor Sex-
smith on behalf of Comm. No. 4, dated March 7th, h['~
1962 in respect to the Out. Good Roads Assoc. '
Convention held on Feb. 26th, 27th and 28th, ~
1962."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Engineer
dated March 7th, 1962 in respect to the pro-
posed purchase of five acres of land within
Twp. Lot 57 from ~e H,E.P.C. for future ex-
tension Of Pollution Control Plant facilities,
and we advise the H.E.P.C. that we wish to
proceed with the purchase of this proper~y,
subject to the approval of the Council of the
City of NiaSara Falls,"
Carried.
II
No Parking
By-law
Amendment
Awards..
presenta-
tions
%enders
Surface
Treatment
Valslet
Letter
Pollution
Control
Plant No.1
6. Cotfield
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated March 8th, 1962 in respect to the
amendment of the Township "No Parking"
By-law to include the bus stops located in
the Township as "No Parking" zones."
Carried.
7. Cotfield
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated March 9th, 1962 concerning the pres-
entation of safe driving awards to the Twp.
foremen and equipment operators."
Carried.
The presentation of safe driving awards was made to the
following Township foremen and equipment operators for the years
of accident free driving they had completed while in the employ
of the Township:
Gordon Weaver - Gold Award for 30 years; Albert Adsms - Gold
Award for 27 years; Alan Dell - Gold Award for 13 years; Alec
Cotfield - Gold Award for 10 years; Robert Smith - Silver Award
for 5 years; Richard Cemin - Bronze Award for 2 years; John
- Bronze Award for 2 years; Cecil Goring - Bronze Award for 2
Members of Council expressed congratulations to the employees
for the excellent safety record compiled.
8. Cotfield
Sexsmith
"THAT the report of Committee No. 4 dated
March 12th, 1962 re: 1962 Material and
Machine Rental Tehders, be accepted."
Carri&d.
9. Cotfield
Scott
"THAT Council accept the tender of Eaotland
Bros. Ltd. for surface treatment for 1962
be accepted, subject to the approval of the
Dept. of Highways."
Carried.
10. 'Cotfield
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated March 8th, 1962 in respect to the
submitted by Mr. P. Valslet."
Carried,
11. Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated March 9th, 1962 in respect to the
recommendations made in respect to the Stam-
ford Niagara Pollution Control Plant No. 1
,as outlined in the report."
Carried,
Arena
H eat ing
Kiwanis
biusic
Festival
Meeting
with
,.M.r..Weir
Mrs.
M~orden
Plumbing
Firemens
Members of the Stamford Memorial Arena Board and the Manager
were present at the meeting in respect to tl~eir request for
approval to install a new type of ~fra-red gas heatipl=~ equipmen't
'for the Arena. The operation add location of the new equipment,
including the number of units required, was explained in detail
by the Manager, Mr. C. Dabmer. It was stated that the cost to
operate each unit was 5¢ per hour. The ~qaDager advised that the
cost to install the required number of units to adequately heat
the Arena would be $5600.00, and pointed out that this would be an
additional cost of $3600.00 over the $2000.00 already set up in the
Budget to purchase additional heating units of the old type of
equipment. After hearing the report on the matter, the members of
the Arena Board were advised that their request would be referred
to the Budget Committee for consideration.
12. HacBain
Potter "THAT in accordance with the request of the
Kiwanis Music Festival, Council authorize
the proclamation of an advertisement, jointly
with the City of Niagara Falls, in respect
to Kiwanis Music Festival Week commencing
March 25th, on condition that payment of the
ad will be made by the Kiwanis Music Festival'
13. Keighan
MacBain
Carried.
"THAT we request our Clerk to attempt to
arrange a meeting of the City Council with
our Council and Mr. Weir in order to review
the present standing of the annexation
matter and review the steps to be taken by
the two Councils having regard to the O.M.B.
report of March 8th, 1962."
14. Corfield
MacBain
Carried .
"THAT a message of condolence be forwarded
to the family of the late Mrs. James C.
Motden, whose late husband was formerly a
Councillor, Deputy-Reeve and Reeve in the
Township over a period of 18 years."
15. Corfield
Keighan
Carried.
be authorized to attend Plumbing Inspector's
Meeting for Zone 2 to be held at Hamilton
in the near future."
Carried.
16. Scott
Keighan
"THAT the Stamford Centre Volunteer Ftremen's
Association be granted permission Co hold
their annual Firemen's Carnival at the
Stamford Green from June 20th to June 23rd,
· 1962, and that they also be permitted to {.,
bring in the Joyes Shows of London to oper-
ate rides and concessions during the
· Carnival." ....
Carried.
r
Tender
call for
works in
Town &
_] Country
By-law
2734A
By-law
2735 ·
By-law
2738
By-law
2739
By-law
2740~..
By-l,
2667 _
Action
17. MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT we authorize our Engineer to call ten-
ders for storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and
watermains when the formal Order is received
from the O.M.B. and the estimated costs are
paid in accordance with the subdivider's agre
mont."
Carried.
18. MacBain
Potter
19. MacBain
Potter
20. Sexsmith
Potter
"BY-IAW No. 2734A, 1962. Being a By-law to
rescind By-law No. 2734, 1962." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2735, 1962. A By-law to provide
for entering into an agreement with the City!l
of Niagara Falls for the joint ownership and~
operation of a sewage treatment plant." Rea~
a first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2738, 1962. A By-law to declare
the desirability of undertaking certain work
as a local improvement under the provisions
of The Local Improvement Act." Read a first
second and third time and passed.
21. Potter
Sexsmith
"BY-lAW No. 2739, 1962. A By-law to d
as a Park and Playground certain lands in
Township Lot 72." Read a first, seoond and
third time and passed.
22. MacBain
Cotfield
]4.
23. Potter
Scott
· The follo~inR action
Present
Chairman
Furpose
"BY-lAW No. 2740, 1962. Being a by-law to
provide for the sale of Lot 39, Plan 160 to
Great Falls Lumber Company Limited." Read Discuss£on
a first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2667, 1962. A By-law-to author-
ize the construction of certain works as
Local Improvements under the provisions of
The Local Improvement Act." Read a third
time and passed.
was taken in resoect to items on.the Agenda~
Item O was referred to Committee No. 4,
Iter~. J was tabled.
Lnd_eLP At i o_ns_a_C_ _ni a-t n_s:
Item 2 was referred to Committee No. 5,
Items 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 and 18 were filed.
Item 6 (By-la~ 274~ was tabled.
24,, MaoBatn
Co~eld
"TBAT we now gdJou~n to meet aSain March
arT:00 p. · Carrt
Meeting
Hatch 12,1962.
P_roceed
Chippawa
A Joint ~eetimg of the Municipal Councils of the Corporatio~
of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Sta~ford was
held at the City :~all on Friday, r..arch 16th~ co,Dmemcing at
7:15 p.m.
City of Niagara Fa].ls:
Mayor Miller, Alderman A. J. ~.TcKin]ey, Alder;Dan F, 7,Iartin,
Alderman G. Martin, Alderman H. l, rorton, Alder,nan J. G. White,
Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman C. Gregory, City ~,[anager W. S.Orr,
City Clerk D. C. Patten, City Solicitor, W. J. blcBurney.
Township of Stamford:
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Deputy-~'eeve A. A. 7dacBain, Councillor~
Corfield, Keighan, Potter, Scott, Sexsmitb, Twp. Clerk; A. C.
Huggins, Twp. Engineer, C. H. Eidt, Twp. Solicitor J. Knight.
Also Present:
Mr. J. T. Weir, Q.C., Lead Solicitor of the Firm of Mason, Foulds,
Arnup, Walter, Weir & Boeckb,
Mr. P. Alan Deacon, Merger Consultant, of the Firm of Deacon,
Arnett and Murray.
Mr. Powell, Consulting Engineer, of the Finn of Gore & Storrie
Ltd.
Mayor F. J. Miller chaired the meeting.
The Mayor advised that the meeting had been called for the
purpose of considering the recent decisions and Orders of the
Ontario Municipal Board relative to the matter of the annexation
application. He then called on r~r. Weir, the Lead Solicitor
employed by the Municipal Councils of the City of Niagara Falls
and the Township of Stamford in connection with the annexation
matter, and asked him to review the matter.
After Mr'. Weir's rema~ks~ the matter was then discussed by
members of the Councils, and ~r. Deacon and Mr. Powell, after
which the following resolution was subsequently submitted:
Deputy-Reeve MacBain
Alderman G. Martin
"THAT we unanimously accept the
second recommendation made by our
Lead Solicitor, Mr. Weir, that is,
we proceed in line with the order
of The Ontario Municipal Board."
Unanimously Carried.'
A request submitted by the Reeve Chippawa for his Council to
meet with the Councils of Niagara Falls and Stamford, was con-
sfdered. The following resolution was submitted in this connec-
tion:
Deputy-Reeve MacBain
.Alderman F. Martin
"THAT the Chairman of the Merger
Committee be empowered to arrange
a Join~ meeting of the three Muni-
cipalities at a date to be suitable
to all,"
Carried.
I Adj o,urn
March 16,1962.
15.
Present
Minutes
Accounts
Licenses
Reid
y.ar,d
Deputy-Reeve MacBain
Alderman F. Martin
"THAT the meeting do now adjourn."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
DeRose 6.
Concrete
Hour
Banar
Ker St______=.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, March 19th, 1962
commencing at 7:30 p.m.
1. Scott
Sexsmith
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
A. A. MacBain Deputy-Reeve
S. Corfield Councillor
R. F. Keighan Councillor Muscular
H. R. Potter Councillor Dystrophy
W. G. Scott Councillor Ta~ Day
G. A. Sexsmith Councillor.
2. MacBain
Cotfield
3. MaeBain
!Cotfield
4. MacBain
Cotfield
5. Cotfield
Sexsmith
"THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting and
Regular Meeting of March 12th, 1962 be adopted
as printed." By-law
Carried. ~741
"THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No.i
2 Committee dated March 16th, 1962 and the
following accounts for the period ending March
15th, 1962 be authorized for payment: ~udget
General ..................$252,832.52,~
. Roads . ....... ..,..,.,., .. $ 9,205.40,/
Relief ........... ...... .. $ 9,704.50.~ :,
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re:
licenses dated March 19th, ·1962 and the license~ ~-law
be issued." 27~Z~42
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Chief and toque
the Clerk to write to Mr. Reid as suggested in
the Chief's letter of ·March 5th."
ly-law
Carried.
"THAT the Department of Highways be requested to
transfer an allotment of $1,446.06 from bridge
and culvert maintenance to road maintenance, an
allotment of $3,959.41 from bridge a culvert co~
strutrich to road maintenance, an allotment of
$6,040.59 from road c~nstruction to road main-
tenants within the Township!s 1961 norms1 road
e~pendiCure B~-law ~2609."
.Carried,
Corfield
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the letter from DeRose Ready
Mix Concrete L~d. in respect to an error in~
his tender for ready mix concrete, and that
resolution No. 8 of 12 March 1962 be amended
to award our ready mix tender to E. Weightman
& Sons, ~iontrose Road~ who is the next lowest
tendsrot. ~
Carried.
Mr. John Banar of 2334 ]<or Street was present at the meeting
and addressed the Council in respect to a lot adjacept to his
property which he proposed to buy. ~,~r. Banar advised that the
lot measured 35' x 120' but when he bad gone to the Building'
Inspector to secure a permit to construct a house thereQn, Mr.
Bradley had informed him that a Puilding Permit could not be
issued because the size of tbe lot did not conform to tbe require-
ments outlined in By-law 2530. After heariD~ ~Ir. Fanar the Feeve
suggested that the best solution would be for him to call at the
Township Hall and speak to the Clerk about the matter.
7. Scott
Sexsmith "THAT the Greater Niagara Chapter of Muscular
Dystrophy Assoc. be granted penDission to hold
Tag Days in the Township of Stamford on April
13tb and April
8. MacBain
Keighan
9. Potter
Scott
10. MacBain
Cotfield
11. Cotfield
Scott
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2741, 1962. A By-law to exempt
certain lands from taxes imposed by special
assessment in respect to sewers in Stamford
S~mr Area." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
'TP~T we accept the 1962 Budget Report as sub-
mitted by Deputy-Reeve A. A. MacBain, Chairman
of Finance, and that be be commended for the
excellence of his report and the manner in
which the report was presented."
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2742, 1962. A By-law fixing the
rate to be levied and collected on the rateable
property of the Township of Stamford to pay the
current expenditures of the Municipality for th!
year 1962." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2743, 1962. A By-law to provide
for the 1962 expenditures on Roads in the
Township of Stamford in the County of Wellan~."
Read a first, second and third time and passed,
"BY-lAW No. 2736, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the construction of an interceptor sewe~ and
a sewage treatment plant." Read a first and
second time.
12. Cotfield
Sexsmith
By-law
2737
Actio. n.
Ad~ ourned
~arch 19,
present
Chairman
!' Purpose
13. Corfield
Sexsmith
"BY-LAW No. 2737, 1962. A By-law to authorize
an application to Central Mortgage and Hous-
ing Corporation for a loan for the purpose of
assisting in the construction of a sewage
treatment project." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
The following action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda:
Under petitions & Communications:
items 4, 5, 10, 15 and 16 were Filed,
Items 6, 7, 8 and 9 were ordered referred to Committee No. 4,
Item 11 was referred to the Solicitor,
Item 14 was tabled.
14. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Monday,
March 26th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour:
t
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils ~f the Corporation of
City of Niagara Falls, the Township of Stamford, and the Village
of Chippawa, was held at the City Hall on Tuesday, March 20th,
1962, commencing at 4 p.m.
City of Niagara Falls
Mayor F. J. Miller, Alderman A. J. bicKinley, Alderman F. Martin,
Alderman G. Martin, Alderman H. Morton, Alderman J. G. White,
Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman C. Gregory, City Manager W. S. Orr,
City Clerk, D. C. Patten, City Treasurer It. Dickson, City
S. Price.
Village of Chippawa
Reeve E. T. Weightman, Deputy-Reeve H. Clarke, Councillors C.
Somerville, J. Charlebois, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, J. Collinson.
Township of S~amfor~
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve A. A. MacBain, Councillors
Cotfield, Keighan~ Potter, Scott, Sexsmith, C. H. Eidt, Twp.
Engineer, H. A. Logan, Solicitor, Miss M. L. Adams, Deputy-Clerk'
Mayor F. J. Miller chaired the meeting.
'The Chairman stated that the meeting had been c~lled at the req~i
of the CoUncil o.f the yillage oK Chippawa.
Sub-
missions
Press
Retired
Errors
Documents
to Mr.
Weir.
Sewage
System
ChiDDawa.
Reeve E. T. Weightman then presented a lengthy submission
including several reasons why the Village felt they should not
be included in the pending mer%er application of the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford, and requested that
the City and Township withdraw their joint application to annex
the Village. Reeve Weightman also mresented a copy of a resolu-
tion passed by the Council of the Tg~mship of Willoughby on Cqarch
19th wherein Willoughby requested the City and Township to re-
direct the application pending before The Ontario .%unicipal hoard
to include a merger of the City and Township Corporations only.
Reeve Weightman requested that an early decision be made by the
two Councils on the requests submitted.
Reeve Weightman also inquired whether the meetin~ should
be released to the local Press and it was agreed that it was up
to the members of the Chippawa Council ~ether they wished to
make this information public.
At this point, the members of the Chippawa Council retired from
the meeting.
A short discussion was then held and it was noted that
there were several errors in the Chippawa presentation.
1. Aid. G. Martin
Count. Keighan "THAT the document, in its entirety, sub-
mitted by ~e Vii]age of Chippawa, be
forwarded to ~Yr. Weir, along with a copy
of the resolution from the Twp. of Willough-
by; and that we request that ~Ir. Weir sub-
mit his comments to the Councils of Stam-
ford and Niagara Falls on the contents of
the two documents;
Also, that we request our Solicitor, Mr.
Weir, to secure the exact wording of the
question submitted to the Chippawa electors
respecting the merger matter."
Carried.
Mr. Orr stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Powell the
Engineering Consultant, for information on the sewage system of
Chippawa. It was agreed that this information be secured through
Mr. Weir in the same manner as we have secured other material
re Merger.
'1
AId.Gregory
Counc.Sexsmith
"THAT the meeting adjourn."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: P.M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 26th, 1962,
commencin~ at 7:30 p.m. _
Present
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Colfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
Minutes
1. Scott
Sexsmith
"THAT the minutes of the lneetings held March
16th, 1962 and 20th, 1962 be adopted as
printed."
Carried.
The following resolution was passed verbally:
Moved by Deputy-Reeve MacBain, seconded by Councillor Scott,
"THAT Councillor Keighan's remarks dated March 19th, with
regard to the Stamford District Board of Education and other
matters, be included in the minutes of this meeting tonight."
Carried.
Councillor
Keighan's
Remarks ·
~ou_nSillor Kei~ha_nls_Re_m~rks of March 19th.
As Council's appointed representative to sit in on the
presentation of the Budget of the Stamford District Board of
Education; which budget is included in the presentation of the
Budget here tonight, because the CoUncil must raise the money for
the Board of Education, even though we have no control over Board
expenditures. I submit the following comments and observations
Council. I have the Board budget with me in the event that any
member of Council might want to question my report.
The Public School budget is increased over 1961 by ...$131,224,0
The Secondary School budget is increased over
1961 by ...............o..... .... ............. .... ...$141,022.00
Teachers' salaries in the Secondary School Budget
represent 70.9% of the total budget..
Teachers' salaries in the Public School Budget
represent 70.6% of the total budget.
Instructional salaries are increased over i961 for
Public Schools by an amount of ........,.............$ 93,305.8
And for Secondary Schools the increase over 1961 is.. 92.
For a total increase in Instructional salaries of....$185,578,00
Of this amount there is provision made for 19 new
teachers' salaries starting Sept'.l, 1962, an amount
of ...........................'.""""""""""' 38,500.~
Leaving a balance for increases in Instructional
salaries and special allowances over 1961 of approx..$147 078.0~
In view of th~s vast increase in salaries, I asked the Board
to submit with their budget a schedule showing what salaries were
in 1961, and what the amount of the increases in individual sal-
aries were for 1962. This schedule has not been made available.
Special grants paid by the Provincial Government this year
amounted to an additional $53,000.00 over 1961, (and even with
this increase the mill rate is still up 2.03 mills over lasti 1
year for residential and 2.43 mills for Commercial & lndustr a
Count illor
Keighan ' s
Remarks
Cont' d
Montrose
Road
Sewer
1ses
'.treat
in
In the recent budget brought dovn~ by the Provincial
Government the increases in the ~rants by the Provincial Gove.rn-
ment, and the combined Provincial and Federal grant increnses
ran into staggering amounts for Educational purposes, which can
be a good thing for the t'Iupicipalities and their people, but is it
a good thinG when such large amounts of these =~!rants qo to ~ncrease
salaries, and the property ox.n~ers must still pay higher and higher
taxes to make up the difference? ~
A delegation was present from the l~ontrose Road area, south
of Lundy's Lane, in respect to a request for the installation of
a sewemnain along Montrose Road from Lundy's Lane to '[cLeod Road,
including Badger Road. Mr. J. W. Oominski acted as spokesman .for
tbe group and explained that the delegation present only repres-
ented a few of the interested people of the area. rJe then tabled
a petition which was signed by 106 property o~.mers out of a total
of approximately 114 o~.mers. ir. Oo~ninski advised that conditions
on the street, especially in the spriDy~, were very bad, and that
the ground could not absorb all the water froin the septic tan~<s
and the surface water too. ."it. nominski stated that ti~e residents
realized that the project would be a costly one, hut treat other
areas had sewermains whicb were ~]so costly, and the residents of
the Montrose area felt that they should not be left out. The
Reeve then called on the T~p. F.',n~y~.neer to Give ~is remarks on the
matter. The Engineer explained that combined sewers would not be
permitted. He stated that a detailed study of the possible solu-
tions and costs would have to be !~ade by his Department, which
would take at least 6 weeks to complete. It was sugijI.lested that
when the estimated charges were kno~.m that notices could be mailed
to the owners informing them of the costs. After further discus-
sion, the group was informed that the matter would be referred to
Committee No. 5 for consideration, and they would be kept informed
of progress on the matter.
2. MacBain
Cotfield
3. blacBain
Potter
"TI{AT the report of the Cler|~ re: licenses
dated March 26th, 1962 be accepted and the
licenses be issued.'~
4. Cotfield
Scott
Carried.
"TROT we accept the report of the Tox~ship
Clerk dated March 26th, 1962 in respect to
the payments received for the cost of sewer-
mains and watennains constructed on Mcl,iicking
Street within fleE. Plan 138, and that as recom-
mended by the Clerk, Mr. C. Stimers be granted
an extension of time until May 15tb, 1962 to
pay the road costs."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4
dated March 26th, ].962 in respect to drilling
of two holes in the Canal bank and the installa-
tion of piezometers in both holes, for the put- '
pose of permitting an approximate stability
analysis and to get permanent records of ground
water table elevation before and after construc-
tion, and that as recommended, the Firm of H. ,..
G. Acres & Co. Ltd. be authorized to proceed
with this drilling as soon as possible, in order
Resolu-
tion
C ont ' d
Littered
Properties
Elm
Disease
SprayinK
No. 8
re-con-
struction
Mr · Sacco
H · G .Acres
County
By-law
4. (Cont ' d)
that there will be no holdup in getting
approvals for the Stamford interceptor."
Carried.
5. Corfield
Scott
6. Corfield
Scott
7. Corfield
Scott
8. MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No.
4 dated March 23rd, 1962 in respect to the
condition of properties at 2033 Thorold
Stone Rd. and 739 Baldwin Avenue, and that
letters be sent to the owners of these two
properties requesting that the littered con-
dition be cleaned up."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No.
4 dated March 26th, 1962 in respect to the
spraying progrmmne for Dutch Elm Disease on
urban elm trees, and that this programme be
continued, and tenders be invited for the work,
as recommended."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated March 23rd, 1962 in respect to proposed
Highway #8 re-construction and that a copy
of the letter received from H. G. Acres & Co.
Ltd. be forwarded to the Dept. of Highways,
and advise them that we concur with the recom.
mendation of our consultants in respect to
this Highway." ~
.qarried.
"THAT we instruct our Clerk tow rite to Mr.
Sacco and thank him for his letter and enclose
a copy of our budget, if a copy is available,
in order that he may be made aware of the
reasons for the increases in taxes for 1962
view of the particular interest of this
payer as evidenced by his letter and that our
Clerk be authorized to say that Council is
concerned by the substantial increase almost
every year in the cost of supplying munici'
services and education for our children and
ability of taxpayers to pay the ~esulting
creases in taxes,"
Carried.
Councillor Councillor Keighan sub,nitted a x.mitten statement in
~Keighan respect to references in the Press and. on tins '~ad~o, in respedt
to the remarks be bad submitted at the last Council Eeetin~ in
respect to the Board of Education 3udget. lie ind~caEed that the
remarks made concerning this ststement lnad troubled hi,~ consider-
ably, and he was giving consideratiop to formally submitting his
resignation as a Councillor a~ the next regular meetiD,~.
~y-law 10. Potter
~2667A Sexsmith ':BY-~W ~Yo. 2667A. A '~y-lsw to aut:~orize the
construction of certain works as local improve-
ments under the provisioFq of The i.ocal !~-
provemerit Act." ~.ead a third tiL~e add p~s~d.
_ Potter "~Y-IAW No. 2744~ 1962. A Fy-law ~io s~rikc
uncollectible ~axes frond ~e ~ax rolI.:: ~ead
a first, second and ~hird time and passed.
~y-law 12. ~tacBab~
~745 Keighan "BY-~W No. 274~, 1~62. A Py-law '~o provide
for the issue of Debentures iD ~'~c principal
amount of $15,654.16 to pay t~c cos~z of con-
struc~ing certain s:;dewa]ks as 1. ocal i;'~prove-
ments." P~ead a first, second aud t:~ird time
and passed.
&ction The followinZ actlop was taken in respect to items on the A~enda:
Under Deputations:
Item 1 was referred to Committee No. 5.
IjnjeZ ~e~orts of Comnd. ttee~:
Items G, tI add I were filed,
tinder Petitions & Communications:
Items 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, add 9 were filed,
Item 3 was referred to Committee,
Items 5 and 8 were referred to Co,m~ittee No. 3,
Item 10 was referred to Committee No, 2~
Items 11 and 15 were tabled,
Item 14 was referred to Committee No. 4.
~nder By-laws:
13. Cotfield
Keighan "T~T we do now adjourn to n~eet aZain on
Wednesday, April 4th at 7:30 p.m."
9. MacBain
Potter
"THAT we instruct our Clerk tow rite to H. G.
Acres and authorize them to submit the
tion on behalf of our Municipality referred
in the second paragraph of ~heir letter of
'March 23rd, 1962."
Carried.'.
The Clerk reported that he had received a copy of County
'of Welland By-law No, 3241 which was intended to confirm Town-
ship By-laws 2666 and 2680, However, the By-law was no~ in acc
table form and the County will be requested to pass appropriate
by-law or by-laws a~ the nex= r&Sular meeting of County Council,
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour: PoM.
26,196 . - ~Kb~L-~_,,
R
Present
IJinutes
Increase
in
Taxes
Cop7 of
Letter,,
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Wednesday, April
4th, 1962 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
the Regular Meeting of
adopted as printed."
1. MacBain
Corfield
"THAT the minutes of
March 26th, 1962 be
Carried.
A large group of ratepayers was present at the Council
Meeting and Mr. Harold Buckborough of 1700 Mouland Avenue acte~
as one of the spokesman and addressed the Council in respect to
the increase of Taxes. He stated that the group knew it was toc
late to do anything about the increase this year, but wanted to
know what Council intended to do to curb further increases in
future years. He advised that they realized that education
costs were a main factor in creating the increase. He added
that the Sroup would like to set up a ratepayer's association
or citizens' committee and meet with the Board of Education on
the matter. The group then presented a petition wbich was
by 27 of their members and by 15 other ratepayers present in t~'c
Hall.. Other members of the delegation who addressed the Council
in respect to the same matter were: Mr. Peter Sacco, 883 Duke
Street, Mr. Walter Deans, 1667 Montrose Rd., and Mr. George
Woodhouse, 2042 Atlas Street. After hearing from the delegatio!==
members of Council, in turn, spoke to the.group. In answer to
several questions, the delegation was informed by the Clerk that
the Board of Education was a separate Corporate Body, the
of which were elected to office by the ratepayers. It was. point~
out'that the books and meetings of the Board were open to the
public, as were the books and meetings
After further discussion on the matter
was passed verbally:
of the Tovrnship Council.
the following resolution
Moved by Deputy-Reeve MacBain, seconded by Councillor Cotfield,
"THAT we forward the petition received tonight to the School
(and it will be the responsibility of the Board to meet with the
ratepayers)."' Carried.'
Mr. Leonard Neal, a property owner in the Township, who
resides at R.R.#1, Thorold, was also present at the meeting and
addressed the Council in respect to a'letter he had submitted
concerning Board of Education matters, and more particularly,
the proposed trip of the Secretary, Mr, R. A. McLeod to Europe
and England to study their educational systems. After
Neal the matter was discussed by members of Council and the
ing resolutions were submitted in this connection:
2, Cotfield
Potter
"THAT a copy of letter from Mr. Neal regarding
sending a representative to Europe on educa-
tion matters be forwarded to the Board of
Education."
Carried,
Mr.Neal
!; Kei,%han
~ A_. Reid
A, Prest
Keighan
Sexsmith
"THAT the request of ~}:', lisa! to the 'C~.~..of
Stamford to obtain a Court :'~ju~ction fro'l
the Provinc:Fal Courts to prevcr<: apd stop
the Board of l'{~ucation fro=~ :'~.~curring the
exper, se of sendinK irr. "cl eoJ to :~ngland and/or
Europe, as the hoard has p.7. ar~ec], be referred
to the So!ic:[ter for a ].e <a! ir'terpretation
of Council's authority, or lac!< of authority,
in the matter.:=
Lost.
At this point in the meeting, Coupcillor Kei~Lax~ spoke op the
matter of his proposed resignation from the ~'o~.mshiD Count'i];
and the factors which had prop~pted bin to come to his' decision.
He stated that after his announcc=nent at the n~cet:tn,~ on ~.7arch
26tb he bad received a large nur~!~er of phone calls and letters,
all asking him to re-consider, anc~ he had therefore co,he to the
conclusion that in view of the a~ount of public interest and
backing he had received, that he would not resi,:n fror~ Council.
At the conclusion of his remarks, Councillor Kci.~ban thanked all
those who had offered their support. After hearinf< Ur. KeiZhan's
decision, members of Council expressed their pleasure in his
decision to remain on Council.
Mr. A. A. Reid of 718 Portaq:e Rd. M. was present at the
meeting and addressed Council in respect to bis request to lease
Lot 40, Plan 160, Kent Avenue, with the option to purchase smne,
and to operate thereon a vacation travel trailer sales and ser-
vice centre. Mr. Reid advised that he x~Duld be selling new and
used trailers and parts, and that a stripped do~,m trailer would
serve as an office and storehouse for parts. After hearing Mr.
Reid's proposal he was advised that the matter would be con-
sidered by Committee No. 2 and he was invited to attend at the
meeting to be held on April 6th.
Mr. A. L. Prest was present at the meeting and addressed
Council in respect to his request for a Public ~arage License
for the premises at 4104 Woodbine Street. He advised that he
would like to buy the building and would bring it up to the
standards required by the Township, but wanted asgurance first
that a Public Garage License would be granted to him. Mr. Prest
was advised that the matter would have to be considered by
Committee No. 2 and he was invited to attend at the meeting to
be held on April 6th.
"Tt~T we accept the report of the Chairman of
No. 2 Committee dated April 3rd, 1962 and
the following accounts for the period ending
March 31st, 1962 be authorized for payment:
General ..................... $250,589.84,~
Roads ....... .... ..... ..... .. $ 4,297.59,~
Relief ...................... $ 1,829.32.V
Carried.
4, MacBain
Keighan
"TtRT the report of the Clerk re: licenses
dated April 3, 1962 be accepted and the
licenses issued."
Carried.
5. MacBain
Gotfield
Building
permit s
Contracts·
Streets
Soccer
Field
M,F,Ker
Park
Plaques
for
P ks.,
Auditor's
Reports
Arena Board
Members in
Group Life
Po!icX.
El,m
Tr. ees...
0e
Scott
Potter
Potter
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued in
the month of ~Iarch, 1962 in the amount of
$222,650.00."
Carried.
Cotfield
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5
dated March 28th, 1962 in respect to the
recon~ended changes to certain sections of
the Sewermain and Watermain Contracts."
Carried.
Potter
Sexsmith
Potter
Cotfield
Declara-
tion of
Policy.
Gr.Niag.
Rescue &
Safety Assoc.
"THAT we accept the report of C~nm. No. 4
dated March 27th, 1962 in respect to the
planting of trees on Township streets, and
that the tender of Gauld Nursery be accepted , By-law
for the supply and planting of trees, it 2746.
being the lowest tender received."
Carried.
By-law
2747
MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5
dated March 28th, 1962 in respect to the
layout of a soccer field at the M. F. Ker
Park, and as recommended, soccer posts be
erected at the Park this year."
Carried ·
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5
dated March 28th, 1962 in respect to the
proposed plaques for the Parks to be opened
in 1962, and that the plaques as sho~ on
the sketches be approved for erection at
the Parks."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to have the
required number of Auditor's Reports printed,
covering the Audit.fOr the year .ending Dec,
31st, 1961."
Carried.
12. MacBain
.... Potter ""'THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Clerk
......... dated April 4th, 1962 in respect to the
.............. inclusion of three employees of the Arena
Board in the Group Life Insurance Policy
~ich the Township carries with the Confed-
eration Life Association."
G,ar~ied.
13, Cotfield
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated April 2nd, 1962 in respect to tenders
to roy,de dormant to elm trees to
control Dutch Elm ~hat the
der of Tree >e act
for ~his lowest
14. Potter
Corfield
15. Keighan
Scott
"TI~AT we accep~ the report of Com!,n. Yo, 5-
dated \!arch .29~b, 1962 :;_n respect to the '~.
snendments to the Declaration of Policy for
Subdivision, s, in respect to Section 5 deal- .
ing with Sewers." "
Carried.
16. >IacBain
Potter
17. Potter
Cotfield
"THAT :.[r. Richard Gorham and his associates
of the Greater Yiagara ~lescue and Safety
Association, who assisted him im the recent
rescue of April I!ubbard from exposure and
possible death as a result of a plunge iD[O
the Niagara "iver Gorge, be bi~bty commended
for their very successful e:C-.~ort, as well
as all others x.ino participated in any wa ."
Y
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2746, 1962. A I~y-law approving
the application of certain reserve funds as
part of the revenue for general purposes for
the current year 1962." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW N~. 2747, 1962. A By-l~ to author-
ize the purchase of Lots 107-111, both in-
clusive, according to Registered Plan 75, for
the Township of Stanford, and the sale of
Lots 67 and 68, according to said Plan 75."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
The following action was .take~ in respect to ~;tems on .th.e Ag~nda:
~nje~ ~e~orts of Committees:
Item C was referred to Committee No. 2.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Item 12 was filed.
Under the Heading of Petitions & Con~unications, items 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6~ 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14 were referred to the meeting
of Council to Be held on April 9th, to be considered under the
Heading of Unfinished Business·
"T[L~T Council meet again on Monday, April 9th
at 7:30 p.m,"
C artled.
18. Cotfield
Keighan
Meeting Adjourned
1962.
Rve ' ""
7
Present
Minutes
~|
Licenses
Urban
Renewal
American
~Waterwks.
Ontario
Traffic
Conference
Stanley Av.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, April 9th,
1962~ co~encinR at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. C. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Keeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Scott
Potter
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held April
4th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Ernest
· Fair-
brother.
Building
Code
2. Potter
Scott
3. Scott
Potter
Potter
Bexsmith
5. Cotfield
Scott
6. Cotfield
Scott
"THAT the three applications from Aurele
Desormeaux, 636 Sintoe St. for Sightseeing
Owner's Licenses be approved and licenses
granted since the appropriate insurance
policy is on file."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Councillor
Sexsmith datedApril 9th, 1962 in respect
to the meeting of the Urban Renewal Committee
with the Niagara Falls N.Y. Housing Rehabil-
itation Branch, on April 5th, 1962."
Carried.
Review
Staff
Awards.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 Police
dated April 9th, 1962 in respect to the 42nd Bulletin
annual meeting of the Canadian Section of the '~d.
American Waterworks Association held in Tor-
onto on April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th." '
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Connn. No. 4 'Mrs.
dated April 6th, 1962 in respect to the -$mi.~!~_th
Ontario Traffic Conference Meeting held in
Hamilton on April 2nd, 3rd and 4th."
Carried.
"'THAT we accept the report of Con~n. No. 4
dated April 9th, 1962 in respect co the pro.
tection for the Railway crossing at Stanley
Avenue, and that we advise the Board of Tr~s
port Commissioners that the Township is in
favour of the suggested flashing lights for
this intersection, but donor a~reewith the
use o~ short arm Sates."
Carried,
Assessores
-~eDort
10.
15
25
Potter
Scott
Corfield
Sexsmith
Keighan
MacBain
MacBain
Potter
Cotfield
Scott
Keighan
Cotfield ·
"THAT Niagara Falls ~ate~orks Bupt.~ Mr.
Ernest Fairbrother, be congratulated fo~
his achievement in receiving the Ross L.
Dobbin Award for outstanding service in
Waterworks Administration."
Carried. ;,,..
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated April 9th, 1962 in respect to the
National Building Code, and that we p~6-.
teed with the adoption of same, and that
the Solicitor and Bldg. Inspector be author-
ized to carry out the required work, and
that arrangements be made for the submission
of a suitable Building Code By-law and/or
revised Plumbing By-law to Council, for the
adoption of this Code."
Carried.
"THAT the three members of the staff of the
Niagara Falls Evening Review, Mr. Gordon
Counsell, Mr. Louis Grigoroff, and Mr.
William Johns, be comu,ended by Council for
having won special awards for outstanding
work performed in their particular line of
work for the Niagara Falls Evening Review
and winning Western Ontario Newspaper
awards."
Carried.
"THAT we advise the Canadian Police Bulletin
that Council will again authorize the
insertion of an ad in the Police Bulletin
for their current issue, on the same basis
as last year, i.e.- one-half pa~e at a cost
Of $60.00."
Carried.
"THAT Mrs. Iona Smith of the Twp. Assessment
Dept. be granted a leave of absence for 1
week commencing June 25th, 1962."
Carried.
"THAT since many of our taxpayers have in-
dicated by their many questions chat they
do not understand why their property
assessments have been increased over last
year, while others have been decreased and
sines the increase in assessment plus the
5.8 inorease in the Mill Rate has had the
effect of increasing their taxes consid-
erably more than usual, that the Chief
Assessor be authorized to explain in a
. public report to Council."
Carried,
.I
Actio~
The following action was taken in respect to items on the
A~enda:
U_nder the Headin~ of Re_ports of committees:
ltem F. was referred to Committee No. 5.
Under the Head~n~flf_p~_i~_~o_ns_&_Cfln~_u~_ca_~ign_s:
Items 1, 4, 6, 7 were Filed,
Items 2 and 9 were Tabled,
Item 3 was referred to Committee No. 4.
ltem 5 was referred to Committee No. 2.
~n_de! the He_ad_~n~ flf_U_nf_inished Bu_si_ne_ss_:
Items 2, 3, 10, 11, were Filed,
Item 4 was referred to the Police Con~nission,
Item 6 was referred to Committee No. 2,
Items 8 and 12 were referred to Committee No. 4,
Item 13 was Tabled.
Adjourn. 13~ Scott
Cotfield
"THAT the meeting adjourn t o April 16th
at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
0 ·
Presen~
Minute. s
Meeting Adjourned
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on April 16th, 1962 commen-
in~ at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
.R.F. KeiShan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
0. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Cou~ciller
Councillor
Councillor
.Councillor
1, Potter
Cotfield
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held on
April 9th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried,
Mr. W. A. Wurster of 3317 Garner Road was present at the
meeting and addressed Council in respect to his application for
a Public GaraSe Type B License for a farm implement sales busi-
ness. A report from the BuildinS Inspector was read wherein ic
was recommended that a fire separation roof be constructed ~n
the buildinS before a license was granted. Mr. Wurster asked
Council for a period of ~race of a few months before completin~
the roof assembly recommended by Mr. Bradley as his finances
at the present time would not permit him to do this work, and
bus -
an extension of time would allow him co carry on wiCh his i
hess whioh was ~ust startinS up. Mr. Wurster was advised that
the matter would be referred co Co~eiCcee No. ,2, f~ i~ther
Jerry
Dmyterko
Mr.Andrew
Reid
Trailer
Sales &
Service
Mr .Robert
Green -
Proposed
Watermain
Thorold
Stone
Road
:.A.L.Prest
tarage
Mr. Wm. Mars addressed Council on behalf of his client,.Mr.
Jerry Dmyterko, in respect to his property at 2033 Thorold Stone
Road. Mr, Mars spoke about the erection of a board fence arouad
3 sides of Mr. Dmyterko's property which would screen it from the
nearby residential area and eliminate criticism, Mr. Mars asked
about the proposed extension of St. Mary~s Street along the rear
of his client's property. He also spoke in respect to the zonin g
of the rear portion of the property, from residential to commer-
cial, and stated that the whole parcel had been used for commercial
purposes for a period of 6 years. After [~aring Mr. Mars he was
advised that the matter would be referred to Committee No. 4 for
consideration.
Mr. Andrew Reid addressed Council in respect to h~s proposal
to establish a trailer sales and service business in the Township,
and advised that he was considering the Biggar property near the
corner of Montrose Road and Lundy's Lane as a suitable location.
The following resolution was passed in this connection:
2. Scott
Keighan "THAT this Council approve in principle of a
trailer sales and service operation being
operated near the South-East corner of
Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road providing that
the land which is proposed to be used for this
purpose is located in industrially zoned area?
Carried.
Mr. Robert Green of 647 Garner Rd. N. was present at the meet-
ing and addressed Council in respect to the matter of the proposed "'
watermain to service Thorold Stone Rd. and Garner Rd. He advised
that he and Mr. Jack Burnerr the lawyer for his group, had recently,"'~ .~,.,.,
found out that a Private Bill cou].d be sponsored by the Council to
allow the work to be undertaken and he asked that Council give
consideration to the passing of a Private Bill. It was explained
that a Private Bill would spell out the details of payment, charges.
etc. which would allow the work to be carried out, since it was
the ~p. Solicitor~s opinion that there was nothing under the pro-
visions of either the Municipal Act or the Local Improvement Act
which would permit Council to install the watermain as requested.
It was also stated that a Private Bill would cost approximately
$600.00. After consideration it was or~that the matter be
referred to Committee No. 5 and that Mr. Green and Mr. Burnerr '?
would be in attendance at the meeting which would take place on
April 25th.
Mr. A. L. Prest was present at the meeting in respect to the
building at 4104 Woodbine Street which he proposes to buy if he is
assured by Council that he will be granted a Public Garage License
for the premises. In this connection, a report was read from the
Twp. Building Inspector which indicated that the building was in
such poor shape that it should be condemned and demolished. Mr.
Prest stated that the building was not in as bad condition as out-
lined in Mr. Bradley~s report and he thought that a little hard
workcould put it in first class shape. After consideration it was
decided that Committee No. 2 would meet with the Building Insp
at the site, in order that a decision could be reached in this
matter,
Mrs .Laura
re Ker St.
No. 8
Highway
Stamford
Interceptor -
Underground
SewaRe
Weed Spray
Conference
Council received a letter signed by Mrs. Laura lohns on behslJ
of the residents on Ker Street, which complained about the 'arks
of the front yard terraces and driveways on the North side of the
street. The letter requested that members of Council make an in-
spection of the street to see the conditions complained of. In
speaking on the matter, the Engineer explained that the road ele-
vation had been lowered to improve the drainage, which left the
lawns with very high terraces which had to be cut back. The Town-
ship had cut back the terraces of the property owners who had
their permission, but some owners had not wanted the work done at
this time, and also, others felt that their terraces should have ~
been cut back further. The Engineer advised that the crews would ~
go back to the area on April 24th and would go back to each of the'School -
houses and if the owners wanted their lawns cut back it would be a~oad
done. The Engineer also stated that the Township has never done $Supts.
seeding on private property. He further advised that the road
itself would be re-oiled as soon as weather permits.
3. Keighan
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of
No, 2 Committee dated April 16th, 1962 and
the following accounts for the period ending
April 15th, 1962 be authorized for payment:
General ................... $213,432.33,
Roads ..................... 7,933.51
Relief .................... 5,646.93.'t
Carried·
4. Corfteld
Scott
5. Cotfield
Scott
i *a
Cotfield
Sexsmith
Churches 9.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated April 12~h, 1962 in respect to widenin
of No. 8 Highway from 0 Neil St. to the !nt
Canal, and as recommended, a public meeting ~
be arranged to discuss and explain to the ~
property owners in this area, certain pro-
posals in respect to the widening of No. 8
Highway." ssessment
Carried. Sport 10..
"THAT we accept the report 'of Comm. No. 4
April 12th in respect to Stamford Interceptor
tender for pre-fabricated underground sewage
pumping station, and as recommended, the
recommendation of H. G. Acres & Co. Ltd. in
connection with the 'firm chosen for inclusio~
in the general contract, for the sewage pumpi]
unit to be installed at the Royal Manor Set'
tling Tank, be adopted."
CSrrted.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dat
April 13th, 1962 in respect to the Weed
Conference to be held at the O.A.C., Guelph,
and that as recommended, the Aset. Road
man be authorized to attend this conference.
Carried.
Potter
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
April 12th, 1962 in respect to the opening of
parks, and as recommended, the following Parks
be opened on the dates listed hereunder:
Baden Powell Park - June 9th, 1962,
W. L. Houck Park - July 7th, 1962,
Edward E. Mitchelson Park - August 11,1962
Carried.
Corfield
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of CommJ No. 4 dated
April 12th, 1962 in respect to the 1962 School~
for Road Superintendents to be held at the
University of Toronto on May 14th and 15th,
1962, and as recommended, the Road Superin-
tendent be authorized to attend this course."
Carried.
Corfield
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
April 13th, 1962 in respect to the littered
condition of the property at 2031 Churches
Lane, and that the owner of this property be
requested to clean up his property in accor-
dance with the Township's by-].aw."
Carried.
Mr. B. R. Prior, Chief Assessor, was present at the meeting
and presented a comprehensive report dealing with assessment matters
in the Township. After Mr. Prior's presentation, the following
resolution was passed:
Keighan
Cotfield
Cotfield
Scott
"THAT the report of the Chief Assessor dated
April 16th, giving an explanation of the re-
assessment programme carried out in 1961 be
accepted and Mr. Prior be thanked for his
comprehensive and detailed report, and be
authorized to make copies of his report avail-
able to any ratepayer or group that requests
it."
Carried 0
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
April 16th, 1962 in respect to the placing of
waste containers with advertising thereon on
Township streets, and as recommended, Section 3
(a) of the Sign By-law be amended to permit
such containers, and that we enter into an
agreement with Pearce Signs & Advertising Ltd.
for the placing of a specified number of
containers within the Twp. of Stamford, and
also, that the agreement contain a clause
whereby the Twp. can order the containers
removed at any time, and that the advertising
be of a local nature."
Carried
Water 12. Corfield
Drainage Sexsmith
3006 Dirdene
Street
Freeman
Street
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 date
April 16th, 1962 in respect to the water drai
age problem on 3006 Dirdene Street, and as
recommended, the owner be notified of the su
gested solution to his problem to alleviate
drainage condition."
18.
Grig- ~ 19.
Carried.
Mr. & Mrs. P. Pettie were present at the meeting in response~
a letter sent by the Clerk which advised the property owners on alls View
Freeman Street that By-law No. 2748 would be considered by Council iremen
at the meeting tonight and if they had any objections to the pro- ockey Club
posed local improvement construction they should so advise. Mr ~1
Mrs. Pettie advised that they had recently sold their property jn
the new owner was not in fayour of the proposed works.
By-law 13. MacBain
No. 2748, Potter
1962
By-law No. 14. MacBain
2749,1962 Potter
20.
"BY-LAW No. 2748, 1962. A By-law to authorizt= ction
the construction of certain works as local ~ '
improvements under the provisions of The L0ca
Improvement Act." Read a first and second ~
time.
"BY-LAW No. 2749, 1962. A By-law to dedicate ~
as part of McMicking Street a portion of Blel
"B" according to Registered Plan No. 138."
Read a first,~second and third time and passe.
ge~Rm~tb.
Scott
"THAT the Militaires Drum Corps be granted per-
mission to hold their annual tag days on April
19th and April 21st, 1962."
Carried.
Sexsmith
Kelghan
"THAT we extend the condolences of Council to
Louis Grigoroff, the Review reporter, in
respect to the recent passing of his mother."
Scott
Potter
Carried.
"THAT the congratulations of Council be extended
to the F~lls View Firemen Hockey Club on their
success in winning the Midget A Minor Trophy
for the Province of Ontario on Saturday."
Carried.
The followinR action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda:
Under the He_ad_in_.g_o~ D_e~utations:
Item 1 - the Engineer is to send a letter
Item 2 - was referred to Committee No. 2.
Item 3 - was referred to Committee No, 4.
to Mrs. L. Johns.
Under the HeadinK of RepoE~.s of Committees:
Items H, L and M were Filed.
Sewermains,
Watermains
ReR.Plan 227
15. Potter
Sexsmith
"THAT tender for sanitary sewermains, storm '-
sewermains and watermains for Reg. plan 227 .,
be awarded to Demote Contracting Ltd.-at the
following prices:
Sanitary Sewers .... ....... ....$12,720.55
Storm Sewers , ................ 13,114,1f.
Watermains ,,,,,,,, ........... · 3,430.8~._
$29,265.5~
being the lowest overall tender,"
U_nd_ei t_h! H_ea_di_ni of pet!tt_o~s & Communication!:
All items under this Heading with the exception of No. 8 were
held over until the next meeting of Council.
21. MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT we now adjourn and meet again on April
30th, 1962."
Carried.
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Sewermains, 16. Keighan
Kerris Cons~. Scott
Mr.John
Banar __
17. Ketghan
Scott
"THAT the above resolution be amended by sub'
stttuttng the tender of Kerris Constructioni
for the sanitary sewers at a cost of $11,70~
Carried.
"TMAT the report of the Clerk in respect t0~
request of Mr. John Banar re: constructing~
residence on a 35 foot lot on Ker Street be
forwarded to Mr. Barter with the two alternsl
suggestions that if Mr. BanaT still wishes[
proceed further with his request that he ms!
application to the Committee of Ad]ustmenCz
The Planning Beard." ~
Carried.
' ~ ' ' ' d~k ~
' Council Meettn~ held Thursd~ay, April 1.9.th,
196.2. at. 7: 30 p .m .
E. E. Mttchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Se~smith
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The meeting was called for the.purpose of completing ~he Council
A~enda of April 16th.
Murray & 1.
Company
MacBain
Potter
"THAT we approve Rider No. 2 of Bond No. 210504
reducing the penal sum of the said bond to
$2,082.00 as requested by Murray & Company
Limited, dated April 10, 1962."
Carried.
Welland Co~ 2.
MuniciDal~eo~.
Chlppawa United
Keighan
Corfield
Potter
Corfield
"THAT the Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Officials be
authorized to attend the 35th Annual Convention
of the Welland County Municipal Association to
be held in Welland on Thursday, April 26th,1962.
Carried.
"THAT Mr, Geo. Foster be granted the use of Lord
Baden Powell Park June 2nd, 1962 or in case of
inclement weather, June 9th, 1962 for Zones I
and VII Cub Packs for a Field Day, and St.Paulls
Chippawa United, for the John Allan Park on
Saturday, June 16th, 1962."
Carried.
Minutes
Murray 4. Scott
Johnston Potter
Action taken
The followinK action was
Licenses
Taxi
Driver
"THAT Mr. Murray Johnston be delegated to attend
the Civil Defence Course at Mount Hope on
April 25th and 26th."
Carried.
taken in respect to items on the A~enda:l
20, 21 and 23
Under the Headi_nE of_Pe_tlti_ons_&_Co_mm_un_ic_ations:
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 1~, 19,
were filed,
Item 5 was tabled,
Item 12 was referred to Committee No. 2,
Item 18 was referred to Committee No. 4.
"THAT we now adjourn to meet again 'April 30th,
1962 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve."
Carried,
Meeting Adjourned.
Adjourn 5. Potter
Scott
· 0 p.M.
v~ Cle~
Cle
1962,
Apt.19,1962 J~~-~
Reeve
, ' **
A ReSular Meeting of Council was held on April 30th,
encin~ at 7:30 p.m.
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Counoillor
Councillor
Councillor
Present
E, E, Mitchelson
A, A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
R. F, Keighan
H, R, Potter
W. G, Scott
U, A, 8exsmi~h.
Welfare
C0nven
1. MacBain
SCOtt "THAT the minutes of the meetings held April
16th and 19th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
2. MacBain
Corfield
3. Corfield
Keighan
4. Scott
Keighan
5. Scott
Keighan
Carried.
"THAT the report of the Clerk re: licenses
dated Apt. 30th, 1962 be accepted and the
licenses be issued."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-ca~ Driver's
License from Thomas Rees, 2401 Dorchester Rd.
S. be not granted."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3
dated April 27th, 1962 in respect to the
Welfare Officers Convention to be held at
Tin~nins on June llth, 12th and 13th, and as
recommended, the Chairman of No. 3 Committee
and the Deputy Welfare Administrator be auth-
orized to attend."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3
dated April 27th, 1962 in respect to the re-
appointment of R. I. Prior as Township Weed
Inspector for the year 1962 under the same
terms, conditions, and remuneration as existed
for the year 1961."
Carried.
6o 'Scott
Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3 dated
April 27th, 1962 in respect to their recomm-
endation for the installation of a street light
at the approach of the driveway to the Blase11
Ltd. Plant on Montrose Road."
Carried.
7, Sexsmith
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
April 30, 1962 in respect to the call for ten-
ders for 2nd and 3rd part of the Town & Country ',
Subdivision~ and the EnEineer be authorized to
call tenders for watermains and sanitary sewer-
mains within these 2 sections, but that the
tenders be not let until the required payments
for these sections have been made."
Carried.
L · Houck
Fence
Sexsmith
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Cut,,,. No. 5
dated April 30th, 1962 in respect to the
placing of an ornamental fence at the
W. L. Houck Park and as recommended, the
tender received for the supply and erection
of this fence be awarded to Frost Steel &
Wire Co. Ltd., being the lowest tender in
the amount of $1,982.00."
Carried.
Public
Meeting
Stamford
Centre.
e
Cot field
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated April 30, 1962 in respect to the Public
Meeting held enApril 27th, and as reco,,~ended,
we advise the Dept. of Highways that the Tow-n-
ship is willing to remove the trees on Portage
Rd. between Thorold Stone Rd. and O'Neil Street
if they will in turn plan for the widening of
No. 8 Highway to a 44' width of pavement from
O'Neil St. through to the H.E.P.C. Canal."
Carried.
Regional
Develop
ment Meetin~
Montrose
Road
Sewer
A.L.Prest
4104
Woodbine
License
NOt
Granted
Sexsmith
Scott
Scott
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Councillor W.
G. Scott, dated April 27th, 1962 in respect
to the Annual Meeting of the Niagara Re-
gional Development Association held on April
25th, 1962."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Clerk
dated April 25th, 1962 in respect to the
petition received for sewermain construe=ion
on Montrose Rd. from Lundy's Lane to McLeod
Road including Badger Road."
Carried.
Mr. A. L. Prest was present at the meeting in respect to the
report of Committee No. 2 concerning his application for a Public
Garage License for premises described as 4104 Woodbine Street.
After hearing the Committee's recommendation concerning the prem-
ises, · Mr. Prest stated that he was disappointed with-the decision
and had felt that the Building could he fixed up in such a manner
that 'a license would he granted. The following resolution was
passed in this connection:
'12. MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
April 30th, 1962 in respect to the application
of A. L. Prest for a Public Garage License for
premises described as 4104 Woodbine Street,and
'in view of the condition of the building tha~
a garage license be not granted to Mr. Preet,
and further, that the Building Inspector be
requested to take action to have the building
eond~aed as unfit for occupancy and that an
order be issued to have the building demolished
Carried.
Wurster
CaraRe Lic.
Insurance 14.
Commissions
Lot 43, 15.
p.1..mn 160
Finance
~ Officers
· Convention
13. MacBain
Keighan
,Union 17.
Convention
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2'
dated April 30th, 1962 in respect to the
application for a Public Garage "B' License
from W. A. Wurster & Sons for premises at
331~ Garner Road, and as recommended, a
license be granted in view of the satisfactory
arrangements made with Mr. Wurster in respect
to his building."
Carried.
MacBain
Keighan
+ +
"THAT we accept the report of Comm~ No. 2 '
dated April 30th, 1962 in respect to the
distribution of 196I County of Welland Insur-
ance Commissions to Tox.mship Agents."
Carried.
b~cBain
Cotfield
16. MacBain
Cotfield
MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated April 27th, 1962 in respect to Lot 43,
Plan 160, and as recommended, the matter ex-
pressed in the Covenant be referred to the
Twp. Solicitor for attention."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated April 27th, 1962 in respect to the
attendance of the Twp. Clerk at the Municipal
Finance Officers Association Convention in
Boston, from May 27th to 31st."
Carried·
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
April 27th, 1962 in respect to the Grant to
be allocated to the Twp. Union to assist with
expenditures during the Convention of N.U.P.E.
being held in Niagara Falls."
Beauty
- Contest
Luncheon
SPortsman
show
~ro~ramme
18. MacBain
Keighan
19. Keighan
Cotfield
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated April 27th, 1962 in respect to the
grant allocated to cover costs in respect to
the luncheon on May 10th for the Beauty Con-
test delegates attending the Miss Dominion
of Canada Beauty Pageant scheduled for this
area, the amount not to exceed $60.00."
Carried,
"THAT Council approve of placing an ad in the
Niagara Development Committee's International
Sportsman Shew Programme, to cover a quarter
pa~e at a cost of $25.00."
Carried.
United
Appeal
Month
Burlington
': Resolution
Transit
.1~ Coff~is ·
iZ Deficit
'i~ Assessing
ii officers
~! Convention
,~.
~2 Education
i!,l + Grant ·
20. Potter
Sexsmith
21. MacBain
Keighan
22. MacBain
Keighan
23. MacBain
Keighan
24. Corfield
Keighan
25, Keighan
ScoC~
"THAT Greater Niagara United Appeal has the
endorsation and co-operation of Stamford
Council in establishing October as United
Appeal Month."
Carried.
"THAT we endorse the resolution of the Town of
Burlington and that our Clerk be instructed
to write to the Attorney-General and indicate
to him our support of the Burlington resolu-
tion."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to arrange the
payment of the deficit owing by Stamford Town-
ship to the Greater Niagara Transit Conmission
resulting from their operations in 1961, in the
amount of $12,770.33."
· Carried.
"THAT Council approve the attendance of our
Assessors and Mr. Bennett at the Convention
of the Canadian Association of Assessing
Officers being held in Niagara Falls, Ontario,
at the Sheraton-Brock Hotel in late May, 1962."
Carried,
"THAT WHEREAS the increases Chat Provincial
Government has made toward the cost of educa-
tion during the past few years is appreciated;
ANDWHEREAS the true wealth of a nation is no
longer the assessed value of real property;
AND WEREAS ~he saturation point of tax levy
on real property is coming very close;
ANDWHEREAS education of our children is one
of the prime responsibilities of society;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED .Chat the Municipal
Council of the Township of Stamford petition
the Association of Ontario Mayors and Reeves
tO vigorously request the OnCerio Government
to substantially increase the grant for educa-
tional purposes so thaC a smaller proportion
of these costs maybe levied on real property
aC the municipal level."
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2750, 1962. A By-law Co authorize
the execution of a Grant of Easomont dated
February 23rd, 1962 between T~.e H~dro-Electvic
Power Con~ission of Ontario and. The
of the Township of 8camford." Read a first,
second and ~hird time and passed. .....
By-law
2751
By-law
2752
By-law
2753
By-law
2754.
City·
Applica-
tion to
0 .M.B .
Action
26. Corfield
Sexsmith
27. Scott
Potter
28. Sexsmith
Cotfield
29. Potter
Scott
30. MaeBain
Corfield
"BY-lAW No. 2751, 1962. Being a By-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
dated the 30th day of April, 1962, between
the Corporation of the Township of Stamford
and Vincent Kerrio-Germano Limited." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2752, 1962. Being a By-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
dated the 30th day of April, 1962, between
the Corporation of the Township of Stamford
and Demote Bros. Limited." Read a' first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2753, 1962. Being a By-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
dated the 30th day of April, 1962, between
The Corporation of the Township of Stanford
and Demote Bros. Limited.': Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2754, 1962. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an Agreenent with
Eastland Brothers (Niagara) Limited." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
"THAT our Clerk be instructed to write uo ~he
City of Niagara Falls and point out to them
that we have been informed by the O.M.B. that
they have not as yet received the application
of the City and as we are anxious that there
be no holdup with this project, our Clerk ask
the City to inform us when their application
has been filed, in order that we may at all
times be aware of the progress of the proces-
sing of the application in question by the
Beard."
Carried.
The following action was taken in respect to items on the
ARenda.
Under Re~orts of Committees:
Item J was filed.
En_ae_r o_mma ca o_ns_:
Items 1, 2 and 11 were tabled,
Items 3, 4, 13 and 22 were referred to Committee No. 4,
Items 5 and 20 were referred to Planning Board,
Items 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 19 were filed
Item 17 was referred to the Engineer,
I~em 18 was referred to Committee No. 3,
Item 23 was referred Co ~he Humane Society,
31, Cotfield
Keighan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
May 7~h at 7~30 p,m,"
Carried,
Committee
Meeting
Calaguiro
Stone
King Ave.
closing
!. ! i" chlpp
, ~ Request
ii1, Re-affirm
[!' i= Meeting with
~ ~ Branscombe
~;, '.,
t i ' AdJourn
3e
P,resent
After adjournment of the meeting, Council met in Committee and
the following matters were considered:
1. The Engineer reported in respect to the type of stone being
delivered by Calaguiro Bros. for Township road construction. He
indicated there was considerable earth in the stone and produced
a basket of evidence showing the type of debris and earth which
had been included in stone delivered. It was directed that the
matter be referred to Committee No. 4 for consideration and in
the meantime, the Engineer. was authorized to secure stone from
other sources.
Minutes
Refresh,
Veh.license
2. Re: By-law No. 2674 to close a portion of King Avenue. The
Clerk reminded Council that the Legal Firm for the Kerrin inter-
ests had indicated they would settle if a right-of-way from
Way could be secured through Hydro property to their land, by May
lit; 1962. He advised that negotiations were proceeding with
the Hydro Commission for the right-of-way, but to date the matter
had not been cleared through all the necessary Hydro channels.
It was directed that the matter be tabled until such time as a
definite decision could be secured from the Hydro.
3. Copy of letter from the Reeve of the Village~ Chippawa
dated April 25th and addressed to George Martin, Chairman of the
Joint Merger Committee requesting a further meeting with the
Councils in committee to review matters relative to the annexa-
tion application, was considered. After discussion, the followi~
resolution was submitted and passed.
Moved by Sexsmith, seconded by Keighan:
THAT we re-affirm the decision madd at the joint meeting of the
Municipal Councils when a similar matter ~elative to the annexa-
tion matter was reviewed." Carried.
4. In response to a request of Mr. F. A. Branscombe, Council wff
meet with him and representatives of an industry, on Thursday,
May 3rd at 3 p.m., rather than on Tuesday as originally scheduled
The Clerk provided Council with cartin information relative to
assessment, taxes, number of employees, along with certain infor'
mation submitted by Mr. Dawson of the Planning' Board'. The meetiB
scheduled for Thursday will be for the purpose of discussing the
proposal of the industry to locate on property owned by Mr,
Branscombe,
Accounts
The meetinS then.adJouraed.
A Regular Council Meeting was held Monday, May 7th,
at 7: 30 p .m. _. ....
Meeting Adjourned
HOU.RQ~ ~. ' P.M.
1962
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
~. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G, A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
CounciLlor
CoUncillor
1. Potter
MacBain
"THAT the n~lzu!:e,= of the mec. t~n~l held April
30th, 1962 be mlopted as ~-~r~nted."
Carried.
Mr. R. Plnizzotto of 2334 Sk[nn.=.r S~reet w~'s presstit at the
meeting in respect to his request for a. ].~cense to opera~ a
Refreshment Veh(cle in the To~oship. It was e~plained that Mr.
Pinizzotto did not wish to purchase ap exp,~ns~v~ veh[c].e unless
he had the assurance of Council theft this type of li. cense would
be granted to him. After considerat[on, it x.,~s decided that.
the matter should be referred to Committee No. 2 who ~ould look
into all aspects of Mr. Pinizzotto's proposed business and an
inflation was extended to him to pttend the next meeting of
Comn}ittee No. 2 on Friday, May llth, at 4 p.m.
2. M~cBain
Potter "T~T we scce..>t the r.~c,~ o~ the Chairman of
No. 2 Committee d.~ted'Maj, 7th~ ]962 add the
Fo!.lowi,~g accounts For the i~eric, d ending
April 3Oth~ 1962 1,~ a,whc, v-;zad for payment'f
Cener~l ........ ?~,1.72.~] ~ ~
Ro~dF .......... $ 5,340.61 ,/
Relief ........ $ 4,945.5]..'}
Carried.
Mr. R. H. Clerk, Ch~irmnn nF the Gro~,tor ~?4agarm Bo~ti.ng C1. uh was
present in respect to the re~,u~P subm{~-~,d to Council for per-
m]ss~o~ to t~ke up s annalion from
~ c~rs pnrkod on the north s~de
of the Welland River ~'long th~ Wellrand River Plw{. ~ .~t the t].me
of their a.nual Fireworks Di~pl~v ~n Xnv 9!~t. Hr. C]~rk stated
that quite a large sum of momey was sp~Z~t on the display e~,cb
year~ and the Club felt th~ ,parents woula not object to makimg
a donation for the priv4.1ege of having their children entertained
by a safe fireworks display. Mr. Clark also advises that the
fireworks were set off in the open sir over the River, and that
the applicable Police and Fire Departments would be notified of
the event ss ,~ Curthor s~fety precaution. After a discussion on
the matter the following resolution was subm~ tied:
3. Corfield
Scott
"THAT Council agrees to allow the Greeter Niagara
Boating Club Inc. to t~ke up a voluntary collec-
tion in connection with their Fireworks Display
at place suggested by them, on May 21st, 1962."
Carried.
Mrs. Dorothy Weaver of 2612 Barker Street was present at the
meeting in respect to the letter she bad written to Council con-
cerning the keeping of pigeons at 2620 Barker Street. Mrs. Weaver ~'
advised that a few years previously a different person had been
raising pigeons at this address but the Tm.mship had ordered that
this operation be discontinued. She now advised that a new ~
resident of the property, who had kept pigeons at a different
location in the Township, had several pigeons on the property and ,'
was also in the process of constructing a flight pen for the birds,~
8he requested that the Council take action to eliminate the
nuisance resulting from the noise, etc. of the birds, by enforcing
the Township by-law relating to permitted uses in a Residential
Area. After hearing Mrs. Weaver, it was ordered that the matter
be referred to Committee NO, 4 for consideration and report to
Council.
Sewermains -
Mootrose Rd.
A delegation was present at the meeting in respect to the petit%I
for sewermains on Mootrose Road from Lundy's Lane to McLeod Reed,
including Badger Road. The Reeve called upon the Engineer who
gave an excellent report on the matter, supplemented by the use
large plans for the convenience of the interested ratepayers.
was explained that in addition to considering the local problem
providing sewers for the two streets it had been necessary to
determine the sewer layout for the entire area, in order to avoi. d
making any construction at this time which might greatly increase
future costs, and therefore, a complete study of that portion o~
the Township lying west of the Hydro Canal, and south of the Cdp.
National Wabash Railway line had been made. Of the several alt.,r.
natives outlined in the report the Reeve advised that temporary
solutions existed in alternatives 4 and 5 at costs of $141,726.00
and $152,904. respectively, and in alternative 3, which would
extend the sewermain a shorter distance, at a cost of $88,328.~Q.~
At this point, persons from the delegation were given an opportun!
to address the Council or ask the Engineer any questions they
have. In answer to a question of Mr. J. W. Dominski the group
were advised that the approximate local improvement cost for a
50 foot lot would be $17.32 for a period of 15 years. The EngiDe~
also clarified the Township Sewer Area system for the group.
Other persons who addressed Council from the group were: Mrs.
Margaret Mootague, 3691 Badger Road, Mr. Iohn Jones, 2336
Road and Mrs. R. Pereda, 2000 Mootrose Road. At the conclusioo
of the discussions, the Reeve advised that no decision in respect
to the final solution could be made tonight, and assured the
group that they would be advised when a decision on the matter
had been made.
Licenses 4.
BldR.Permits 5.
Closing- 6.,
Oaken Dr.
L.Lane 7.
~ar Market
Potter
MacBain
"THAT the report ~f the Clerk re: licenses dated
May 7th, 1962 be accepted and the licenses b~
issued."
Carried.
Scott
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building Permits issued in the
month of April, 1962 in the amount of
$608,800.00."
Carried,
Scott
Sexsmith
"THAT we accep~ the report of the T~. Clerk
dated May 1st in respect to the closing of ~
portion of Oaken Drive, and Council now instrue:
that 2 appraisals be made;and the informati0c
be submitted .to Council."
Carried,
MacBatn
Carfield
"THAT we instruct the Clerk to write to the
oFerator of Lundy~s Lane Car Market and inform
the operator that a new license will not be
issued until business tax is paid and until
funds are made available to install a ~
to catch the wash water while cars are being
washed to keep it off the sidewalk and that
operator be instructed to cease operations st
the location in ~es~ion until the license is
obtained ."
Carried.
Lts.67 & 68, 8. Potter
plan 75 Corfield
Arthur St.
Sidewalks 9. Carfield
Sexsmith
Watermain, 10.
Garner-Thorold
Potter
Corfield
Road 11. Corfield
Inspection Scott
Channeliza- 12. Corfield
lion-Valley Scott
Way,Drummond
Closing 13. MacBath
Portion Keighan
No.8 HiRhwaV
14, Potter
~ders Sexsmith
"~AT we acco,,C I:hc- report c7 Co~nmittee No. 5
d-qted M,~, ~tl:~ 1962 i~ rr's.,ect to the request
for sewer ~md v.~,ter servic?~ for Lots 67, 68,
R~.g. Plao 75, cn "h- north side ~f Arthur
Street~ and ~tho,.'~zo th~ eytension o~ the
services on ~ F~jhL1]' Street on a, c~ sh
basis as outlb~d in the report
C~rri ed ,
"THAT we acc, e2t the report of Cornre. No. 4
May 2nd, 1962 i,~ respect to th,~ r~c~mmendot/ons
outlined therein For the future constructl. on of
curb-facod si.d~waLks sod curbs in new sub-
divLsbns ."
Carried.
"THAT we acce,~t thr~ report of Com,,m. No 5 dated
Msy 4th, 1962 {.n respect to the proKress report
OD the Garner-Thorold Stone Rd. watermain
petitions ."
Cart ied.
"THAT we accept the report of Carom. No. 4 dated
May 3rd~ 1962 in respect to the Annual Spring
Road Inspection to take place on May 26th,
1962 at 9 a.m."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
May 1st, ].962 in respect to the proposed
temporary channe]ization of traffic at the
intersection of Drummond Rd. and Valley Way,
and as recommended, the Committee be authorized
to hold a meeting with the Drummond Road Nome &
School Association in this connection."
Carried.
"THAT our Clerk be instructed to contact the
owners of the lands abutting that portion of
Highway. No. 8 closed by By-law No. 2680, 1961,
and inform them that it would be in their best
interest to purchase the portions thereof
fronting on their lots, and suggesting they
arrange for completion of the purchase within
sixty days and the Clerk take all necessary
steps to have the deeds prepared and the cost
of each parcel worked out, taking into account
legal and survey fees and our out-og-pnc~et
expenses to date, calculated on a per lineal
foot basis."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
May let, 1962 in respect to the recommended
changes in future Construction Tenders, as
outlined in the Report."
I R:
By-law 2755
A.Gaetan
Screens &
booths
UeNe
Lions Club
Playground
C.B.Beamer
Option-
C.B.Beamer
.Action Taken
6e
Scott
Potter
Corfield
Keighan
"BY-L~ No. 2755, 1962. A By-lsw to appoint
a Weed !nspeetor for the Township of Stamford."
Read a first, second snd third time and passe~i.
"THAT Angelo Gaetan be granted a leave of
absence as requested in his letter of recent
date."
Carried.
Scott
Potter
-:.Action Taken Under Petitions & Communications:
N'0nt'd Items 1, 2, 7 and 9 were filed & No. 11,
Item 5 was tabled,
Item 8 was referred to Committee No. 4.
Under Unfinished Business:
Keighan
Potter
"THAT the Returning Officer for the Federal
Electoral District of Niagara Falls be granted
permission to use Municipal Screens and Booths
for the June 18th Federal Election on condi-
tion that that office would be responsible for
delivery and return of the e uipment in the
same conditbn as originally ~ound."
Carried.
"THAT permission be granted to the Niagara Falls
United Nations Association to hold A Tag Day
within the Township of Stamford on June 23rd."
Potter
Sexsmith
Carried.
0.
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Niagara Falls Lions Club Playground
Committee be granted permission to operate
playgrounds at the locations indicated in their
letter of May 4th, for a six week period com-
mencing July 9th, 1962, and refer to the
Engineer and Con~nittee No. 5."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2
dated May 7th, in respect to their reconmenda-
tions concerning the option of Lots 47 and 48,
Reg. Plan 160 by Mr. C. Bruce Beemet."
1e
Keighan
MacBain
Carried.
"THAT an appropriate option a'reement with Mr,
Beemet be prepared for Lots ~7 and 48, Plan
160, which will include the following
1. That the option be granted to Mr. Beemet
the basis of a payment of $100.00 per lot,
2. The option agreement is to provide that if
.any other offer to'purchase the two lots
secured before the option date expires,
Beemet would have 30 days to exercise the
option."
Carried.
The followinR action was taken in respect to items on the Agend~
U_n~eE ~e~u[a~io_n~:
Item 1 was referred to Committee No. 2.
U_n~eE R_e=oXt~ ~f_Co_n~_i~te_e~:
Item X was referred to Committee No, 5,
Item 2 was filed.
~d]ourn 22. Corfield
~ Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday,.
May 9th at 4 p.m. for the purpose of completing
the unfinished business on this meeting's ~
Agenda." ~
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
May 7,1962
24.
Present
Tw~ .harks
Council MeetinK, Wednesday, May 9th, 1962 at 4:0%
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBaSh
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
e. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The meeting was called for the purpose of completing the Council
Agenda of May 7th, 1962.
1. Potter
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
May 1st, 1962 in respect to the use being made
of Township Parks and facilities."
Litter-
-SeXy.yards
SPortscan
2. Cotfield
Scott
3. Cotfield
Scott
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4
dated May 7th, 1962, in respect to the matter
of waste paper and litter as a result of
salvage yard operations, and the four recommenda-
tions contained therein to eliminate the
nuisance complained o£."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Come. No. 4 dated
May 7th, 1962 in respect to the placing of
temporary siSn8 in connection with the Inter-
national Sportsmanes Show at the City Arena
from May 15th to 19th, and Council approves of ~
these temporary signs on the understandinS that
they ~ill be removed atter the end of the Show.",
Carried.
Stone
Contract
Sidewalk
~epairs
Caution
Signs
Margaret St.
2609 Portage
Road
e
Cotfield
Scott
Cotfield
Sexsmith
Cotfield
Scott
Cotfield
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
May 7th, 1962 in respect to the Stnne Contract
for 1962, and in view of the circumstances
encountered with the original tendeter who rece
the 1962 Contract, that the Tender for stone be
awarded to the next lowest tendeters, being the
Queenston Quarries and Walker Bros. Ltd. with
identical bids, and that the Road Dept. be
instructed to haul from the closest quarry to
the individual jobs under construction subject
to approval of the D.H.O."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
May 7th, 1962 in respect to the streets
recommended for the 1962 sidewalk repair pro-
gramme; and the streets recommended for the
1962 albitol repairs as listed in the report."
Carried.
mTHAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
May 7th, 196~ in respect to their
for the erection of caution signs on Margaret
Street."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. NO. 4 dated
May 7th, 1962 in respec~ .to their recommenda-
tions made in respect to the request by the ;.side
owner of the Motel at 2609 Portage Road con-
cerning the reconstruction of his existing
way because of channelization work carried out
at this :intersection." ~.
Carried.
:tered
Ave.
11. Corfield
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
May 7th, 1962 in respect to the condition of
the wooded area east of Reg. Plan 207 and south
of Charlotte Street, and that a letter be
forwarded to the owner, requesting that he clean
up the property as soon as possible."
rex
Portage
12. Potter
MacBain
13. Corfield
Sexsmith
14. Cotfield
Sexsmith
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to advise the'
owner of "Jerry's Garage" that Council has con-
sidered his application and that in the event
that he wishes to construct a fence on his
property used in connection with his garage
business, that Council would not consent to the
erection of such fence beyond the territorial
limits provided for in the present Township
zoning by-law ~2530 with respect to commercial
property."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
May 7th in respect to the condition of the
property at 986 Portage Rd. S., and that the
owner be requested to clean up the property in
accordance with the Townxhip's anti-litter
by-law."
Carried.
Jerry' s 8 · Cotfield
Garase Scott "THAT we receive the report of Cornre'. No. 4 dated by-law."
May 7th, 1962 in respect to the non-conforminSj Carried.
"~ use of Jerry's garage at 2033 Thorold Stone
on 15. Cotfield "THAT H. G. Acres and Co. Ltd. be authorized to
' . Road." ,' . Cart Sexsmith include a post chlorination charher as, an
' Carrie~~. __ addendum to the tender call for the Stamford-
' · Niagara Pollution Control Plam~l, provided a
HaulaRe Rd. 9. Cotfield
. Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report 'of Comm. No. 4 dated similar authorization he received from the City
· May 7th, 1962 in respect to the Haulage Road of Niagara Palls and pending receipt of a
upon which the Stamford G~een settlinS tank is Carried.
located.' . call, 16. HacBain
. : . . . Cartie . Plant Cotfield "THAT we request the EnSineer and the Chairman
' of No. 4 Committee to prepare a letter to Acres
Litter 10. Cotfield instructing them that the tender call for the
., ".THAT we accept the report of Cosre. No. 4 dated
2450 Ash St. ,..Sexsmith' sewer plant is not to be made until preliminary
. .
.May 7Oh, 1962 in respect to the complaint con'
.... terninS the condition og the propstrySt' .2~50 approval is received from the O.H.B. and that
Ash Street, and the execuCor of the property the Clerk be requested to get in touch with the
be instructed ~o have the prop'erty cleaned u~ City N~r. and the O.M.B. to arrange for
representaCives of the City and Township
in accordance ~Ch ~he Township anti=litter
" Councils and officials ~o meet with the O.H.B,
by-laW.' ind, in Toronto at an early date to discuss such
:. preliminary approval above re~erred to.'
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
May 7th, 1962 in respect to the condition of the
lot on the south side of Stamford Green Drive
adjacent to the Gauld Nursery property, and the
owner be requested to clean up the property in
accordance with the Township's anti-litter
, it;l;
Cariesso Plan 17.
Berry 18.
Mitcheleon
Lots 82 & 83,
Plan 1791,
St.GeorKe Ave.
MacBain
Potter
Action Taken
Adjourn
May 9,1962
I
h 25.
Pres'anC
"THAT the proposed subdivision of Albert Carless~
in Reg. Plan 1791, being part Twp. Lot
comprised of 11 lots, be declared as "Not
Disapproved" under the terms of the Declare,lot
of Policy, and the Clerk be authorized to for-
ward the questionnaire form as completed."
Carried.
MacBeth
Kei~han ~-
19. Cotfield
Potter
ID'Arcy Cropp
h s . o a i o Barker St.
Council upon his election as Freshman of the
Year at Western University."
Carried.
"THAT in accordance with Planning Board Consent
C-134 in respect to Lots 82 & 83 of R.Plan 179]
that the applicant be required to pay
the costs of sewer and water on St. George Ave.
and that he be granted a 100 ft. exemption of
frontage."
Carried.
The followin~ action was taken in respect to items on the A~endal
Under Petitions _& Communications:
14, 15 and 16 were filed.
,
Items 12, 13,
20. Cotfield
KeiShan
"THAT we do now adjourn ~o meet again on Monday,
May 14 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Licenses
Curbs - 3 ·
Re~ .P1.169
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, May 14th, 1962
at 7:30
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
'Councillor
Councillor
Counoillor
pI
Community
Mr. DsArcy Cropp was present at the meeting in respect to his
proposal to deed a strip of land at the south end of Pettit
Avenue to the Township. The Clerk explained that Mr. Cropp had
been asked by Mr. Dawson to provide access to his property, and
the reason he preferred to deed the land to the Township, rather
than Mr. Dawson was so he would have control on both sides, and
in the event he ever wanted to open a subdivision, the street
would already be there. After hearing Mr. Cropp's proposal it
was decided to refer the matter to Committee No. 4 for
consideration.
B. g. Mttchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
R. F. KeiShan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Macbin
Kei~han "THAT the minutes of the meetings held May
· 7th & 9tbr,,1962 be .adopted as printed,"
"'" ' " ' Carried.
Mr. John Myers of 2542 Barker Street was present at the m&eting
and spoke to Council about the condition of the rear ~ortion of
his lot, and asked Chat some action be taken to have the property
cleaned up. Members of Council were advised that the property
in question had already been ~nspected by the Engineer and
Councillor Cotfield and they had agreed to grant Mr. Myer's
request and the property would be cleaned up.
2. MacBain
Keighan
Sexsmith
Potter
"THAT the report of the Clerk re: licenses
dated May 14th, 1962 be accepted and the
licenses issued.
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5
dated May llth in respect to the construction
of curbs within Rag. Plan 169, and as
recommended, the subdivider be requested to
pay over the estimated cost for this work in
the amount of $1,628.10 in order that the
curbs can be constructed as part of the 1962
sidewalk contract."
Carried.
Sexsmith
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5
dated May 10th, in respect to the fencing
of one-half of the north side of the Baden-
Powell Park, commencing at Kalar Road,
limited to a maximum expenditure of $265.00."
Carried.
eTHAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5
dated May 10th in respect to the request of
the First Community Church for permission to
extend a private watermain on Montrose Road
from Thorold Stone Road, and that such
permission be granted, and that the standard
water rental agreement be entered into with
the Church in this connection."
5. Sexsmith
Potter
t. f
;~.'. !? h't
6. Potter
. ..Sexsmith nTHAT we accept the report of Come. No. 5 i ~ i 'i
Carried
Park
Reservations
A~Ferro,2720>
Spence St.
7. Potter
Corfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5
dated May 11th in respect to their recommen,
procedure for municipal park reservations,
including the use of permits for park
reservations"
Carried.
M~. Albert Ferro of 2720 Spence Street was present at the meetint
in respect to the allegation submitted through his lawyer, Miss
'L a Marsh, concerning the construction of an apartment at 2728
Spence Street in a single family residential area. k[ter hearint
the Committee*s report on the matter wherein they recommended
that no action be taken by Council because of lack of e~r~dence,
Mr. Fer~o stated that the property in question had been inherited
by Miss ~dolai in 1958, and a short while later she had con-
strutted the apartment there. He also stated that the Building
Inspector had not received the correct information ~fnen he called
at the Bodolai home. Mr. Ferro was advised that he was free to
take legal action in the matter if he felt he could prove a
breach of the Twp. Zoning By-law. The following ,resolution was
then submitted and passed:
8 · MacBain
Keighan
*'THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated May 14Oh, 1962 in respect to the
allegation of Albert Ferro in respect to an
apartment at 2728 Spence Street, and that we
reply to his solicitor, Miss LaMarsh, and
advise that the matter has been reviewed, ~
there was no evidence that there is a con-
travention of ~ur Zoning By-law since we do
not have a notice as.to when the dwelling
altered to a two family home, and consequent
in view of the lack of evidence, that no act
be taken by Council at this time."
Close up 12. MacBain
0akes Dr. Potter
Royal Can. 13. Cotfield
LeRion.Br.590 Keighan
Fed. Election 14.
T~.Hall fac.
MacBain
Corfield
Water Safety 15. MacBain
Week Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated
May llth in respect to By-law No. 2666, and
the portion of Oakes Drive closed up be
offered to the adjacent owner or owners for
the sum of $1265.00 which represents the
appraised value plus the Township's out-of-
pocket expenses."
Carried.
"THAT we acknowledge the letter from the Royal
Canadian Legion, General Slkorsk~ Branch'590,
in respect to holding of a Parade on Sunday,
May 27th and that the request for a Police
escort be referred to the Stamford Police
Commission for consideration."
Carried.
"THAT permission be granted to the Federal
Electoral District of Niagara Falls for
permission to use the Township Hall facilities
on May 31st, June 1st and 2nd, at a rate of
$20.00 per day, and on June 5th, if necessar~
in connection with the forthcoming Federal
election."
Carried.
eTHAT in accordance with the request of the
Canadian Red Cross Society, the week of June
3rd to June 9th be proclaimed as Water Safety
Week, in accordance with Council's policy in
this respect."
Carried.
Carried.
M.Miljus- 16. Potter
respect to the application for a Refreshmen granted permission to use the Park in the
.
' .., Vehicle License from R. Pinizzotto, and in Town & Country Subdivision at the end of
vi,w the circ ,ta,c.,. the matt.r be valour Drive, for the purpose of a fireworks
' ' filed and no further action taken at this display for neighbourhood children. This
authority is granted on the understanding
· ' . . Cartie,
' ' control, supervision, and subject to such
O.M.B. 10. HacBain ' requirements & conditions as may be set down
approval Keighan "THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Clerk by the Fire Chief for the Stamford Centre
Lcl,lmDrove. dated May 14th, 1962 in respect to the marc Fire Dept."
of the Ontario Hunicipal Board*s approval Carried.
concerning certain Twp. Construction By-ls
.... re: local improvements, and in respect to Sidewalk- 17. Cotfield
.....
· Cartie, between Oakes Drive and Livingston St., also,!
. to proceed with the construction of a side-
Tenders- X1. Cotfield walk on the west side of Portage Rd. in
8*Fai~e 'Potter' "THAT the Engineer be authorlend to call front of the Niagara Tower Company parking
· ~enders for the nenstruetion of sewermains '."~ lot, when payment in cash for this work has
on Dorchester Rd., Freeman St., and Thorel - been received.*'
8tone Road. These tenders to be received .' Carried.
up untie ~2 noon~ Local Time, on 1X June,
1962 J' : ' '
;t
R.C.M.P. Band
,:
r it
:', Action Taken
18. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the sum of $100.00 be made available to
the Niagara Development Committee to help
defray the expenses of bringing the K.C.M.P.
Band to the Niagara Area for May lath to
May 21st."
Carried.
Cotfield
Sexsmith
6 ·
MacBain
Potter
Present
"BY-LAW No. 2757, 1962. Being a by-law to
regulate traffic." Read a first and second i Minutes
time.
"BY-L~ No. 2756, 1962. A by-law to license,
regulate and govern Tourist Camps, Motels
and Tourist Homes." Read a first, second,
and third time and passed.
The following action was taken in respect to items on the A~enda:
g_~d_er Kegorts o_f_Co_mm_i_tte_e_s:
Item K was filed.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Items 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16 were filed,
Item 4 was referred Co Committee No. 2,
Item 10 was referred to Committee No. 5.
U_nd_er ~___he_d_Busi_ne_ss_:
Item 1 was filed.
By-laws 2758, 2759 and 2760 were tabled to be considered by a
special meeting of Council Wednesday, May 23rd at 7 p.m.
Councillor Kei~han advised thaC he had received the follow-
ir~complaints~
(a)
Papers, cups, and other debris being distributed around the
area of the Golden Horseshoe Restaurant. He suggested that
containers should be placed between cars.
(b)
Parking on the west side of Portage Road opposite the General
Hospital. He indicated that cars backing out from private
driveways have considerable difficulty in gaining access t0
Portage Road.
(c) Automobiles being repaired at 2385 MaiCland Street.
(d) Lot littered with debris north of 2851 Weaver Avenue.
~he four items above we=e referred to ComiCtee No. 4 for con'
,sideration.
2~.=. CoPfield. ·
KeiShan. *'THAT we do now adjourn Co meeC again on
i .Nay 22rid at 7 ~ 30 p .m .*'
: .,~ ,, Carried.
Meeting
May 14,L~62 j,~
Trees
on
Prospect
Finance
L._!censes
Lot on
Class
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Tuesday, May 22nd, 1962
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. >iitchelson Reeve
A. A. XacBain Deputy-Reeve
S. Corfield Councillor
R. F, Keighan Councillor
H. A. Potter Councillor
W.G..~cott Councillor
G. A. Sexsmith Councillor
1. MacBain
Sexsmith
"THAT
1962
the minutes of the meeting held May 14th~
be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Miss Peggy Hughes of 1951 Prospect Street was present at the
meeting and asked if it would be possible to have three large
poplar trees situated at the rear of a vacant lot next to bar
property, removed, as she considered them to be in a hazardous
condition because they were dead or partly dead. She also stated
that another tree was situated on their own property and suggested
that if something was done about the other three trees, that they
could have their tree cut down at the same time. After hearing
MiSs Hughes' request the Reeve advised that the matter would be
referred to Committee No. 4 for investigation and report.
2. MacBain
CoPfield
"THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of
No. 2 Committee dated May 22nd, 1962 and the
following accounts for the period ending May
15th, 1962 be authorized for payment:
General $131,946 99,~
Roads .................... $ 9,825.42,~
Relief $ 9 011 16"
Carried.
3. MacBain
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re:
licenses dated May 22nd, 1962 and the licenses
be issued."
Carried·
4. CoPfield
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
May 18th re: littered properties, and.the
complaint in respect to a lot north of 285].
Weaver Avenue be filed in view of the findings
of the investigation."
Carried.
Cotfield
Scott
"T}L~T we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
May lath, 1962 in respect to the disposal of
glass and other waste products from plants out-
side the Township of Stamford in the Twp. dis-
pose1 area, and that as recommended, the price
for the dumpage of this material. he increased to
$3o00 per load."
Carried.
D'Arcy
Cropp -
extend
Pettit Av
Air Pollu-
tion Meeting
::~ Covenants
= i. re: Gale
~z!= Pearce
Agreement
Joseph
Lokodi
Lot 22,
P1. 160.
Sale of
Lot 21~
e
Cotfield
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated May 17th, 1962 in respect to the Air
Pollution Control Assoc. Ontario Section
Annual Meeting and as recommended, the Chair-
man, Engineer and a member of Comm. No. 4 be
authorized tO attend this meeting on June 13th
in Toronto."
Carried.
Cot field
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated May 17th, 1962 in respect to the pro-
posal of D'Arcy Cropp to extend Pettit Avenue,
and the Deeding of this property to the Town-
ship as a road allowance, and in view of the
recommendations outlined in the report, that
we do not accept the extension of a road allow-
ante on Pettit Ave. from the south limit of
Rag. Plan 108 to the north limit of Township
Lot 114, and Mr. Cropp be advised accordingly."
Carried.
Se
MacBain
Corfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated May 22nd, 1962 in respect to the letter
from the Legal Firm of Fleming, Harris,
Barr & Hildebrand in respect to Covenants in
a Deed dated July 4th, 1960 from the Twp. of
Stamford to Robert Douglas Gale, and that
adopt the resolutien passed by Committee No. 2
in this connections as outlined in their Report.
Carried.
e
MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
May 22nd, 1962 in respect to the proposed agree'
ment with Pearce Signs and Advertising and that
as recommended, the Solicitor'.s letter in this
respect be referred to Committee No. 4 for con.
sideration."
Carried.
Mr. Joseph Lokodi was present at the meeting in'respect to his
application to purchase Lot 22 in the Industrial SubdiVision for
purpose of establishing a repair garage which would include auto
body work, spray painting, etc., together with a gasoline outlet.
The report of Committee No. 2 was then read in this connection
recommended that the Lot be sold to Mr. Lokodi, subject to certain
conditions. Mr. Lokodi submitted sketches showing the initial
building he proposed to erects and the addition which he would
struct in front of the first buildings at a later date. It was
tided that he would call at the Clerkts Office for further
cation of the conditions set out by Council; after which an
ment incorporating these provisions would be drawn up by the
citor. The following resolution was passed in this connection:
10. MacBain
"" Scott
'~MAT we accep~ the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
May 22nd, 1962 in respect to the sale of LoC
22s Plan 160 to Joseph Lokodi~ subject to the
conditions out~ In Che report."
Damore
Tenders
Plan 227
Thorold
-Garner
Petition
0 .M .A .
General
committee.
AcJion
11. Potter
Sex sm i th
uTI-IAT we accept the tenders submitted by
Damore Bros. to install Sewer and Water mains
for the second end third parts cf Registered
Plan 227, subject to the condition that the
total amount of service costs called for in
the subdivider's agreement be paid for by the
owner of Reg. Plan 227, on or before July 9th,
1962."
Carried.
Messrs. Harold & Keith HcLeod were present at the meeting
in respect to a petition submitted by certain residents of "
Thorold Stone - Garner Road, opposing the extension of a water-
main in that area. The Reeve ex~plained that this matter was
still under consideration by Committee No. 5, and therefore,
the petition would be submitted to that body for consideration
at their meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Mr, Robert Green was
also present at the meeting and asked if representatives of the
two groups would be allowed to attend the Committee ;.leering. It
was agreed that Mr. i'~cLeod's group could attend the meeting at
4:15 p.m. and Mr. Green's group at 5:00 p.m.
12. MacBain
Corfield
"TI~T Councillor Scott and Councillor Keighan
along with Mr. HugSins and fir. Eidt be
appointed to attend the xneeting of the
general committee concerning the O.r. LA. Con-
ven~ion on Friday, June 8th at 2:00 p.m.'!
Carried.
The following action was .taken in respect.to items on the Agen~a:
Under ~e~oEts of Comm_i~t~e~:
Items J and K were filed.
Under Pe_ti~i_ons & Con~n~n_ications:
Items 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 15 were filed,
Item 3 was referred to H. G. Acres & Company,
Items 4 and 5 were tabled,
Item 10 was referred to Building Inspector,
Item 11 was referred to Solicitor,
Item 14 was referred to Committee No. 5.
13. Corfield
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again May
23rd at 7:00 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adj ourned
H our: P o M
7 e
[resent
By-law
2761
By-law
2748
By-law
2758
By-law
2759
By-law
27.60.,
A Special Meeting of Council was called for Wednesday, May ?3rd,
1962 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering
proposed By-laws pertaining to the Building Code, Plumbing Regu-
lations, and Buildings in an Unsafe Condition, as well as certain
other By-laws.
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Corfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Count illor
Councillor
Councillor
Corfield
Sexsmith
"BY-LAW No. 2761, 1962. A By-law to author-
ize tbe execution of an Agreement dated tbe
24th day of April, 1962 between H. ~. Acres
and Company Limited and The Corporation of
the City of Nia%ara Falls and the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
e
Potter
Sexsmith
"BY-LAW No. 2748, 1962. A By-law to author-
ize the construction of certain works as
local improvements under the provisions of
The Local Improvement Act." Read a third
time and passed.
Corfield
Sexsmith
Sexsmith
Potter
"BY-LAW No. 2758, 1962· .A By-law to provide
for the pulling d~n orrepairing or renewin'
of buildings or other erections that are in
an unsafe condition." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2759, 1962. BEING a Byelaw to
regulate the construction, ~itering and
moving of houses, buildings and structures
within the To~mship of Stamford." Read a
first time.
MacBain
Corfield
"BY-LAW NO. 2760. 1962. A By-law to license,
regulate and control Plumbing Contractors,
Master Plumbers, Journe3mtan Plumbers, and
to set the fee for such license, and to
establish a Board of Examiners to examine
the applicants for such licenses, and to
provide a fee for the inspection of Plumbing
installations." Read a first time.
It was directed that'By-law No. 2759 be referred to Committee
4 to consider certain aspects. In respect to By-law No. 2760
regarding Plumbing licenses~ etc., it was directed that the
Solicitor make an addition to the BT-law to provide for repairing
Action
C_ont'~
Bedmet
Option
Ad3ourn
May 23,
~Present
of old plumbing, etc., in accordaDcc witIn the 1962 provisions
of the Ontario Water Resources Commission Act An~encbaent.
An Option Agreement between the '.Co~mship and lit. C. Bruce
Bemner was tabled to be considered at a future ,neetinS,
6. Corfield
Keighan "THAT we do now adjourn to n~eet again on
lienday, 28th flay at 5 p.m.~
Carried.
~fectinz~ Adjourned.
llcur
' '( v.l C'I e~k
The Annual "Spring Road Inspection" of Council was held on
Saturday, May 26th, 1962~ commencin:; at 9:00 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
S. Corfield Councillor
!!. R. Potter Councillor
W. G. Scott Councillor
G. A. Sexsmith Councillor
The meeting convened at the Township Hall at 9:00 a.m. and
proceeded on an inspection tour of the following Township roads
and streets.
lo)
ll)
12)
1) Inspection of Slater Ave. from North St. to Kitchener St.
2) Inspection of Prospect St. from Portage Rd. to Drummond Rd.
3) Twp. Storehouse, 1027 Drummond Road.
4) Ker Street from Drummond Rd, to Franklin Ave.
5) Franklin Ave. from Lundy's Lane to Murray St.
6) Culp St. from Drummond Rd. to Barker St.
7) Monroe St. from Franklin Ave. to Drummond Rd.
8) Portage Rd. and Livingston St. from Dunn St. through to
Stanley Ave.
J. N. Allan Park.
.Drainage facilities s~xth of McLeod Rd.
Wilson Crescent~ Heximer Ave. within Rag. Plan 189.
Adams Ave. and Caledonia St. within Rag. Plan 226.
Inspection Township dump.
Queensway Gardens within Reg. Plan 210.
[ii
Agenda
Cqnt'.d
May 26,1962.
95
Present
Minutes
D'Arcy
Cropp
Proposal
15) O'Neil St. from Dorchester Rd. to St.Paul Ave.
16) Sinnicks Ave. from Thorold Stone Rd. through to Mayfair Dr.
17) Theresa St. off Portage Rd.
18) Stamford Niagara Townline Rd.
19) Dorchester Rd. from Mountain Rd. to C.N.R. tracks.
20) Inspection of construction Town & Country subdivision.
21) Inspection of various country roads.
At 12:30 p.m. the meeting convened at Uncle Sam's Hotel for
luncheon. Councillor Cotfield, Chairman of Committee NO. 4
spoke in respect to the work of the Committee. The Engineering
staff was then introduced by the Engineer. Following this,
the presentation of a gold watch was made to Frank Bigus by
Councillor Cotfield, in honour of his retirenent from the Township
after 15 years' service. At the conclusion, films in respect to
road and other types of construction were sh~n.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour
Pem$
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, May 28th, 1962
commencing at 5:00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Potter
Keighan
'THAT the minutes of the meetings held May
22nd and May 23rd, 1962 he adopted as
'printed."
Carried.
Mr. John Matthews of the Legal Ft~m of Matthew, & Matthew,
was present at the meeting along with his client, Mr. A. Dawson,
in respect to the proposal of Mr. D'Arcy Cropp to deed a strip of
land at the southerly end of Pettit Avenue to the Township for a
roadway, and Council's decision' not to accept Mr. Cropp's offer.
Mr. MatChewe explained that Mr. Dawson had initiated negotiations
with Mr. Cropp in order to obtain another method of access to his
property,but that Mr. Cropp would not sell to Mr. Dawsons but woul
deed the road allowance to the Township. Mr. Matthew, asked that
Council Siva further consideration to the matter of accepting
Croppss offer in order that his client would be ahte to secure s
means of access to his property. After considerations it was
decided that the Township Solicitor should meet with Mr. Matthew'
for the purpose of considering the matter and report back to
Council oh his reco~mendations. ~.'
Liefl
Requ.~s.t
Cupolas
Auto
Body
Shop
Indian
Village
Cancel
Taxi
Catchbasin
Car Market
Mr. Frank Liefl of 1253 Drummond ~,oad was present at
the meeting and requested the permission of council for the
right to cross the one foot reserve strip knox.m as Flock A,
Plan 225, at the end of Ba~nornl ~venue, in order to gain
access to his property. He explained that he proposed to sell
the front part of his property a]on] ,n'~mmond ~oad, but this
would leave him without an access to the rear port.~on which
was planted with fruit trees, unless Council would grant him
permission to cross the reserve. After considcratjon it was
decided that the matter should be referred to Co~nnittee No. 4
for study and report to Council.
Mr. Alex J. Harshe]:lo of 1571 nuchanan Avenue was present'
at the meeting in respect to the operation of Cupo]o~s ~uto ~.ody
Shop~ 1570 Stanley Avenue. It was exTlained that- after receipt
of a letter from Mr. i, iarshello at the previous rDeet~no, the
matter had been referred to the Building Inspector for investi-
gation. In speaking on the matter i.ir. T4arsbe]lo advised that
the operators of the pjarage were painting cars in the open door-
way of the building, thus causing spray to settle on his garden
and flowers. He asked that the operators be requested to com-
ply with the requirements of the Public Garage By-law which
states that all work must be carried out inside a closed building.
The Building Inspector advised that he had informed the operators
that the painting must be done jn'side the building, and that they
were taking action to reedy the situation by installing exhaust
fans. In considering the matter, Council decided that a letter
should be sent to the operators of the garage drawing their
attention to the facts and stating that if the requirements of
the Township By-law were not adhered to that their Public Garage
License could be cancelled.
By-law if it were placed l0 feet from the limit of the road
allowance. Mr. Ruts stated that in this particular location it
would mean that the sign would have to be placed on the side of
the hill, out of sight of the roadway. After consideration it
was suggested that the matter be referred to Committee No. 4 and
Mr. Ruts was invited to attend with the Committee at the site.
bit. Murray Ruta was present at the meeting in respect to
his request to erect an illuminated sign concerning the Indian
Village, on N.Y.C. property south of the Fuming Springs, adjacent
to Portage Road. The Building inspector explained that a tem-
porary sign could be erected under the provisions of the Toxin,hip
"THAT the report of the Clerk re: licenses
dated May 28th, 1962 be accepted and the
licenses issued."
2. Potter
Scott
Carried.
3. Scott
Potter
"THAT the Taxi-cab Driver's License No. 1
issued to Raymond C. Calbury be cancelled
and the Chief Constable be requested to
secure the license."
Carried.
4. Cotfield
Sexsmith
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated May 25th, 1962 in respect to the
construction of a catchbasin at Lundy's
Lane Car Market."
· Carried.
= Arthur
~; ~? ".! . Street.
.,. '~j Mains
Ontario
Arenas
Assoc.
Convent.
Corfield
Scott
Potter
Cotfield
Keighan
Potter
"T}~T we accept the report of the Twp.
Engineer dated May 25th, 1962 in respect
to the construction of sewer and water
services for Lots 67, 68, Reg. Plan 75 on
the north side of Arthur Street, and per-
mission be granted to proceed with this worh
as soon as O.W.R.C. approval has been re-
ceived, in vi~q of the fact that cash pay-
ments covering the work have been received
from the o~mers of the lots in the area."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. )
dated May 23rd, 1962 in respect to the Annual
Convention of the Ontario Arenas Association
Inc. and that Council authorize Councillor
G. A. Sexsmith to attend the Convention to bc
held in Kingston on June 22nd, 23rd, and
1962."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2
dated May 28th, 1962 and the proposed plan 0f
subdivision owned by Kenneth A. Fowler (in
trust) in part Twp. Lot 88, known as the John
Mitchel Block, according to Reg. Plan 876,
prised of 73 lots and Church Lot, be "not
pproved" in accordance with the Declaration
Policy, providing the following provisions
included in a subdivider's agreement, prior t0
final approval:
1) The subdivision is to be developed in.
stages. Stage I is to include only thau
portion which the Tox~nship can service ~d
sewers at this time· Other stages may be
developed when the Dorchester Road sewer ~
extended northerly from Dlanne St. to
Thorold Stone Rd.
2) 5% of the lands included in the
are to be conveyed to'the Township for the
5% condition for public purposes.
3) Declaration of Policy to apply throughout
the subdivision, including the frontage 0n
Dorchester Road.
4) Church lot to be included as part of theP
and the subdivider is to be responsible
the service costs relative to this lot.
5) That favourable cQnSideration be given f0~
an amendment to our Zoning By-law to
'limited institutional' uses of the
lot, if the Planning Board and Building
partment are satisfied that the lo~ is
sufficient size for the Church Au~
to carry out their plans· fo~ development.':
Carried.
Baseball
Assoc.
Parade
8. ~cott
Potter
'=TUAT tb:'~ '2?'?'~cer >>'a%ar.? ??-ueLa!! Assoc. be
f~raDted p'~Ln~' ss.~on to h~l ~ their Opening Day
Parade oD june 2nd, iq62.=
By-law
2696.
By-law
2697
Ac~tion
9. Potter
Scott
10. Scott
Potter
Carr '.ed. ,
"BY-IA!.7 lie. 2E~, ]96!. A 2y-lau to author-
ize the ex.-c'!t'en of an .~. rce~ent dated
l'iovembe~: '-.'0th, !961 between the Corporation
of the Te~.msh:'_p of Stamford and !ler liaje~[y.
The Queen .LD !ligu~ of Canada represented by
The Mipist=pr of Labour." ~!t~ad.a first, second
and third tinm and passed.
"BY-LAW ~!o. 2697, ]961. A ny-law to authorize
the execu:~5or of an Agreement dated November
]0th, 1q61 between the Cnrporatron of the
To~.mship of 'tamford and !let %hjesty the Queen .;
in Right of Canada represented by The :'[ini-
ster of labour." Read a first, second and
third time and. passed.
The followinp: action was ta~en in respect to %~ terns on the Agenda:
Under ~e[utations:
Item 1 was referred to Conm~ittee i'o. 4,
Item 2 was referred to the So].ic:~tor for report.
Under Repo_rt_s _of_C_qmmi_ttee_s:
Items F and G were filed,
Item H was tabled.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Items 1 and 3 were referred to Committee No. 4,
Items 2 and 4 were filed,
item 6 was tabled,
U_nje~ ~XZla_w~:_
item 3 (By-law 2762) was tabled,
Item 4 (By-law 2763) was referred to Committee No. 2.
11. Cotfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
Monday, June 4th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adj ourned
Hour: P .M.
Minutes
Resigna-
tion of
Sexsmith
i tion.
I
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 4th, 1962, commeD..
cinR at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
G. A. Sexsmith
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Cotfield
Potter
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held May
26th and May 28th, 1962 be adopted as printed.'
Carried.
At this point in the meeting, a letter was read from George
A. Sexsmith, submitting his resignation as a mamabar of the Town-
ship Council. The letter advised that as a result of his recent
appointment as Clerk of the Fourt Division Court he would be
forced to resign from the Council. The Clerk read the applicable
sections of The Municipal Act, dealing with the disqualification
of a member of Council and the procedure for the replacement of
a retiring member. Mr. Sexsmith advised that he had enjoyed his
term on Council very much and expressed his best wishes to his
successor. Individual members of Council then spoke on Mr. Sex-
smith's resignation, expressing their best wishes to him for suc-
cess in his new venture, but regretting the fact that h~ must
resign from Council. The following resolution was passed in this
connection: t
2. MacBain
Potter
J'sI
"THAT we regretfully accept the resignation of
George A. Sexsmith as a member of the 1962
Municipal Council of the Township of
and that a letter be written to him
. the appreciation of Council for the excellent
service he rendered during his term as
1or;
And further, that we declare a vacancy exists l
Council and the Clerk be authorized to contat.,
the unsuccessful candidate who received the
highest number' of votes at the next preceding
election and advise that a vacancy exists and
that the candidate is entitled to the office
upon makin~ the prescribed declarations
the prescribed time, as provided for in
149 of The Municipal Act."
Carried°
e
MacBain
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Con~ittee No. 2
dated June 4Ch, 1962 and the followin~
for the period endinS May 31s~, 1962 be
ized for payment.,
General ,,.,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,... $657,136.60
Roads $ 9 710
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee , ·
Relief ....**.............**** $ 1,040.16.
Carried,.
~ense8
Rear of
Indian
Village
2521 Ash
4. MacBain
Potter
5. Corfield
Scott
6. Corfield
Scott
7. Cotfield
Scott
"THAT the report of the Clerk re: licenses
dated June 4th, 1962 be accepted and the
licenses issued."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
June 4th, 1962 in respect to the condition of
the property at the rear of the White Eagle
Hall on Thorold Stone Rd., and that the owners
of the property be requested to clean it up ~n
accordance with the provisions of the'Township's
anti-litter by-law."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
June 4~h, 1962 in respect to the proposed di-
rectional sign for the Indian Village, and
that Mr. Ruta be advised that provided the sign
is located 10 feet from the property line on
Portage Road and providing that it does not
interfere with the view of spectators, that
a permit to erect the sign will be granted."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
June 4th, 1962 in respect to Mr. Liefl's re-
quest for permission to cross Block A, Rag.
Plan 225, and as recofnmended, Mr. Liefl be
granted permission to cross the 1 foot reserve ";.""'
providing the conditions outlined in the report ;: :.j
are agreed to by Mr. LieEl."
Carried.
Mr. Donald Reece of 2521 Ash Street was present at the
meeting in respect to the operation of his woodworking shop at
this address. In this connection, a letter was also read from
W. T. McCallum on behalf of neighbouts in the area, asking that
steps be taken to eliminate the operation of the shop in a resi-
dential area· In speaking on the matter, Mr. Reece advised that
in the spring of 1954 he approached the Building Inspector with
a print of a building he wanted to erect on the property in ques-
tion and use it as a woodworking shop· In 1956 he left his Job
at Oneida Ltd. and worked full time at the woodworkins business.
In the fall of 1956 he was forced to quit the business for finan-
cial reasons. In 1957 he was approached by the Rover Organiza-
tion for permission to use the building for a Club house, and
'moved his machinery from the shop to the cellar of his home. In
1960 he resumed business, again and has continued in operation
until tbe present time. The Building Inspector advised that a
permit was issued in March of 1954 for an "accessory building"
but did not recall any mention being made at that time of a wood-
workinS shop. The Clerk explained ~hat the general Zoning By-law
of the Township was passed in 1955, and the permit had been issued
in 1954. If the permit had been issued for a woodworking shop
and the building had been used for that purpose, continuouslys it
could be still used for that purpose at this time and in the
futures because it would be an use to the of
~ Reece
! Cont' d
Letter to
McCallum
Intersec-
tion of
Valley Way
& Dru-,-ond
Cancer
Society
Ta~ Day
By-law
2762
By-law
2764
By-law
i By-law
the passage of the by-law. The problem centred around the fact
of whether it was used continuously as a woodworking shop and
the purpose for which the original permit was granted. The
Solicitor advised that the fact that the machinery was moved out
of the shop and the business not operated for 3 years, constitute
a breakage of the continuous use. In considering the matter,
bets of Council indicated that they were sympathetic to Mr. Reece'
problem, but stated that the Township could not condone his
tion, contrary to Township By-laws. It was also suggested that
Mr. Reece might like to re-locate in the Twp. Industrial Subdiv-
ision and he was directed to call at the Clerk's Office for fur-
ther particulars in this respect. The following resolution was
then submitted:
8. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we instruct our Clerk to write to Mr. W.
T. McCallum, Q.C., and inform him that we have
informed Mr. Donald Reece that his use of the
property known as 2521 Ash Street is contrary
to our Zoning By-law, according to information
submitted to Council."
Carried.
9. Cotfield
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Com~. No. 4 dated
June 4th, 1962 in respect to the suggested
temporary improvements for the intersection
of Valley Way and Drummond Road."
10. Potter
Scott
Carried.
t
"THAT the Greater Niagara Unit, Canadian Cancer
Society be granted permission to hold a Tag
Day in the Township of Stamford on Sept..
14th and 15th, 1962."
Carried.
11. MacBain
Cotfield'
12. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2762, 1962. A By-law to provide
for the sale of Lot 22, Registered Plan 160
Joseph Lokodi and Barbara Magdalena Lokodi."
Read a first, second and. third time and
"BY-LAW No. 2764, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated May 24th,
1962 beL-4een Confederation Life Association
and The Corporation of the Township of
Read a first, second and third time and
13. MacBain
Potter
"BY=LAW No. 2765, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an A~ree~ent ." Read a firsts
second and third time and passed.
14. MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2766, 1962. Baits a By-law
vide for the option'of Lots 47 and
Plan 160 ~oMargare~ E. Beamor." Read
second and third time and pa~sed.
:tion
ourn
sent
The followinR action was taken in respect to items on the A~enda:
U_n~e! ~e~orts of Commi~t~eJ:
Item F was tabled,
Item H was filed.
U-n~e! Ee~itions & Communications:
Item 2 was tabled,
Item 3 was referred to Clerk to write upon,
Items 6 and 7 were filed.
15. Cotfield
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
Monday, June llth at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour: P .M ·
. ,,,/it,/,i/jH,).i
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on June llth, 1962, commen-
cing at 7:30 p.m.
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss"
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
Immediately after the opening prayer, Mrs. Emma Bearss took
the Declaration of Office as a Councillor of the Township of
Stamford, thereby filling the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Councillor e. A. Sexsmith. The Reeve and all members of Coun-
cil warmly welcomed Mrs. Bearss to her seat on Council. A tele-
gram was also read from Councillor Scott extending congratulations
and best wishes to Mrs. Bearss. In reply, Mrs. Bearss advised
that e he had wanted to serve the people of Stamford for some time
and now that the opportunity had presented itself she would
attempt to do her very best to uphold the tradition and heritage
of the Township of Stamford.
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held June 4th,
1962 be adopted as printed."
1. Keighan
Cotfield
Carried.
Mr. Donald Reece of 2521 Ash Street was present at the meet-
inS in respect to the operation of his woodworking shop at that
address. He advised that the neighbouts in his district had taken
up a petition signed by 25 residents, after reading of the matter
in the paper~ which requested that he be allowed =o s~ay in busi-
ness at this location. Mr. Reeee then called on his solicitor,
Mr. Jack Burnett~ to address Council further on his behalf.
,~ Reece
Conrad
Pigeon
matter
Floor Area
Requirement
Town &
Country
Licenses
Burnerr advised that he was aware of Council's responsibility to
see that the By-laws were enforced, even though they may be sym-
pathetic toward his clients but asked for Council's indulgence in
order that he might have an opportunity to discuss the legal
plications of the situation with the Township Solicitor. He
stated it was conceivable that a case could be made as to whether_·
the non-conforming use had been discontinued. He advised that Mr,:
Reece was presently looking for a new location because the present· Build.
facilities were inadequate, and that any breach of the by-law, or 'Permits
nuisance, would be short lived. After consideration of the matter..`·-
by members of Council, a verbal resolution was passed authortzing:f
that the matter be tabled for two weeks to give Mr. Burnerr an
opportunity to look into the matter. '
A letter from the Canadian Racing Pigeon Union was read by . Barber
the Clerk concerning the matter of pigeon raising in the Township. Shop -
Two by-laws in force in the Towns of Windsor and Wallaceburg were_· 2871L.Ln.
also enclosed with the letter. Mr. J. A. Simpson of the Uhion was
present and spoke on the matter. He asked that Council read the
enclosed by-laws and if possible, pass a similar one which would
set up specific measures of control for the raising of pigeons in
Stamford. The Reeve informed Mr. Simpson that =he matter before
Council at the present time, at property described as 2620 Barker '
Street, was cnntrary to the provisions of the Twp. Zoning By-l~,7
which provided that only a use, or household art, not affecting
the amenity of the neighbourhood would be permitted in residentlal~
areas. The Reeve explained that other pigeon owners located in : ~Bldg.
residential areas in the Township had established there before the-.Permit
By-law had been passed, and were therefore permitted as non- Fees
conforming uses, but that it had been the intention of the Council
at the 'time of passage of the By-law that there should be no
lofts constructed in residential areas. Mr. F. Pinknay, the owner
of the pigeons, also addressed Council on the matter. He stated
that he had been raising birds for 24 years,'and was still in the
same neighbourhood, only had moved 75 yards from where he had Pearce
resided before. After,ConSide~ab~e discussion on the matter by waste
members of Council it was agreed that the matter be tabled for ..C0ntainL'
one more week until there is a full Council. e_~.
Mr. R. W. Wybrow, representing the River Realty Development Ld
was present at the meeting and spoke to Council about the floor
area requirements for split leveldwellings in the Town& Country
Subdivision.,'~ Mr. Wybrow stated his Company would like the require'=
ment in By-law No. 2678 (being an amendment tq By-law 2530) changd~.
from 1200 square feet to 1100 square feet. It was mentioned that
split level dwellings are not defined in the Zoning By-law and thel' Bus Stop
are considered in the one storey dwelling ciassification. After
hearing Mr. Wybrow*s request, it was agreed that the matter should
be referred to the Planning Board and BuildinS Inspector for con-
sideration and report to Council.
2, MacBain
Keighan
:an. Rubber
iealers
.icense
"THAT the report of the Clerk re: licenses da~ed
June 11th, 1962 be ace. epted and the licenses .
issued."
Carried.
3. Cotfield Dwelling
Keighan "THAT permit be issued to Morris.G~eenspan, on 0arner
4980 Beaverdams Rd. for Salvage Yard, and Mr. ~oad.
Reid be told ChaC all Junk outside his yard '
~ musC be placed inside his yard or otherwise
:" moved within a We ~eekperiodprior to con-
sidering his application."
= Careled.
5
lO e
MacBain
Keighan
Keighan
MacBain
Corfield
~acBain
Corfield
MacBain
Cotfield
Potter
Cotfield
Keighan
Cotfield
Keighan
"THAT in view of the report from our Engineer,
our Clerk be instructed to issue the 1961
License to Can. Rubber Dealers & Brokers
Limited."
Carried.
"THAT the report of the Building Inspector for
Building Permits issued in the month of May,
1962 in the amount of $502,950.00 be accepted."
Carried. ,
.3 ·
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
June 8th, 1962 in respect to the application
for a building permit to permit a barber shop
at 2871 Lundy's Lane, with the remainder of
the dwelling to be retained for residential
purposes, and that a building permit be not
issued unless the owner can conform to the re-
quirements of the Zoning By-law."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
June 8th, 1962 in respect to the schedule of
fees for Building Permits, and as recommended
no increase in building permit fees be made
at this time."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
June 8th, 1962 in respect to the matter of
Pearce Signs & Advertising Waste Containers,
and that the terms as outlined in the report
be accepted for the installation of the waste
containers in the Township and that the term
be for the year ending Dec. 31, 1962."
Carried..
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
June 8th, 1962 in respect to the placins of
50 Bus Stop Signs on the 2 routes leading
through Stamford Centre at the locations de-
siredby the Greater Niagara Transit Commis-
sion, and also, that we withhold the revision
of the Parking By-law until the stops can be
properly signed with two signs."
Carried,
'THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
June 8th, 1962 in respect to the appliea=ion
for a building permit to consCruc~ a dwelling
on a parcel of propertyon the east side of
Garner Road within an Agricultural area, and
that ~he matter be the owner to
the Committee of J for
Planning 11. MacBeth
Board & Corfield
By-law.
Namgood
change in
Agreement
12,.. MacBain
Bearss
"THAT we accept the staff report of our Plan-
ning Board dated June 6th, 1962, and that
our Clerk report accordingly to the Board
and that the necessary by-law be prepared."
Carried.
"THAT Council agree to the change in phasing
requested in the letter of June 6th, 1962,
from Namgood Const. Co. Ltd. in respect of
the subdivider's agreement for Plan 226 and
the solicitor be requested to prepare the
necessary amending agreement."
ion
ourn
Under Petitions & Communications:
Items 2, 7 and 8 were tabled,
Item 3 was referred to the Solicitor and Engineer,
Item 4 was referred to Committee No. 4,
Items 9, 10 and 11 were filed.
Under By-laws:
Item 1 (By-law 2763) was 'tabled.
18. MacBain
Corfield
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on June 19th
at 7:00 p.m. and that we meet with th~ Bus
Commission at 9:30 p.m. on that-evening."
Carried.
Carried.
.B. room 13. Cotfield
Bearss
G.ShrimDton 14. Potter
Cotfield
By-law ~ 15. MacBain
2776A Keighan
Borrowin~
By-law 16.! MacBain
2768. Potter
By-law 17. ,Cotfield
2767... MacBain
ActiOn
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to purchase
second hand broom for use on streets at a cost
of $1,200.00."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk write a letter of condolence
to the family of the late Godfrey Shrimpton
expressing the sympathy of the Stamford Town-
ship Council."
Carried.
"THAT the Treasurer be aqthorized to borrow
from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Corm, errs,
1882 Main Street, for temporary advances of
money Up to a maximmnof $2,996.00, to meet
the cost of the works detailed in Construc-
tion By-law No. 2667A, and being a 4 foot
ordinary sidewalk on the West side of Por-
tage Road from Colborne Street to ~u~ins
Street."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2768, 1962. A By-law to amend
. By-law No. 2713, 1962 re: appointments to
various committees." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.'
"BY-LAW No. 2767, 1962. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of two Agreements between
the Canadian National Railway Company and
the Corporation of the Township of Stamford,
dated June 11th, 1962." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
The followinR action was taken in respect co iCems, on the
Under Deputations:
l~ems 1, 2 and 3 were'tabled.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour: P.M.
20
Present
MinUte.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 19th, 1962,
comi~encing at 7:00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
A. A. MacBain Deputy-Reeve
E. Bearss Councillor
S. Cotfield Councillor
R. F. Keighan Councillor
W. G. Scott Councillor
1. Keighan
Cotfield
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held
June llth, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Jos.Zarra
BarbershoD
, .Under Re~orts of Committees:
' " D and J were, ~abled, . ~" posed chartSea made ac this meeting would provide enough of a
:' ~' ' '~' w~s'~iled~ .... =' ' '/"~= ehanSe to meet the requirements of the by=law.
Mr. Wm. G. Booth was present at the meeting in respect to
the application of his client, Mr. Joseph Zarra for a license
to operate a barbershop at 2871 Lundy's Lane. It was explained
that this matter had previously been referred to the Building
Inspector for a building permit, but the permit had been refused
on the grounds that the property could not meet the front yard
requirements, the side yard requirements, and the off-street
parking requirements of the Zoning By-law. Mr. Booth advised
that his client could now meet the front yard requirement by
romovin~ a porch from the front of the dwelling, and could also
take care of the off-street parking by providin~ for same at the
rear of the building. He admitted, however, that his client
could'not meet the side yard requirement for the west side of the
property. It was also mentioned that the matter might be one for
the Committee of Adjustment, but it was pointed out that before
makin~ applieation-~o ~hat body, Mr. Booth and his client shonld
determine from the Building Inspector that the buildi~ meets
~he-requirements of the Building Code for e~ercial occupation.
After consideration it was decided that the matter be referred
back to =he BuildinS Inspector to see if in his opinion the pro-
Flooding- Mr. Marold Buckborough of the Stamford Ratepayers Associa-
-',:., 'Licenses 4. Cotfield
Orchard tion was present at the meeting and addressed Councll in respect ' ~ ......
'.." " Bearss "THAT the report of the Clerk re: licenses
'Z ; Park Sub. to the flooding which had occurred in the Orchard Park Subdivisio~ i
" ' dated June 19th, 1962 be accepted and the
.... on June llth, 1962. He asked why the sewers had hacked up, and if= . licenses issued."
.:. there was anything that could be done to remedy the situation. Mry (=
Buckborough also tabled a petition signed by the residents in the
area. In answer to Mr. Buckborough the Engineer explained that 0N Carried.
June llth a heavy flash storm had taken place with heaviest damage_ Taxi 5. MacBaSh
occurring in the Stamford Centre area. He explained that in that Lice. nse Carfield "THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
area the sewers were combined, with sanitary and storm sewage fl0~ License from Henry G. Lyons, 2597 Russell
inS. in the same main, and that this type of main was not desi~ned~ St. be not approved."
handle water from a storm such as this type, which would possibly.
occur once in five years. He explained that the proposed trunk
sewer on Dorchester Road to be constructed this year, would give ' Carried.
relief to this area. It was also mentioned that a screw cap or --'. Lights 6. Bearss
back trap on the basement outlet would prevent water from backing :' at Carfield "THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 5
up in the cellar.
. ~. Parks dated June 15th, 1962 in respect to the pro-
- posal to erect 3 spot lights and screens at
Hedges Mr. Buckborough also spoke on the matter of the height of ! the A. G. Bridge Park, and to erect spot
hedges in the Scott Subdivision, which created a hazard for motor-'~
ists backin~ out of driveways, etc. He requested, on behalf of " lights at the Houck Park, and as recommended,
the Association, that a by-law be pass, ed to regulate the height "' the washrooms at the A. G. Bridge Park be
of hedges. After discussion on the matter the follewin~ resoluti~ only opened during periods of organized
was passed: :
~ sports."
Re~ert 2. MacBain ' Carried.
Keighan "T~AT our Solicitor he requested to report on Sweeper 7. Carfield
the possibility of a by-law to govern hedges, ~. .0Rerator Bearss "THAT we accept the report of Carom. No. 4
etc. on private property, at intersections,
etc." ~': classification of sweeper operator, and that
Carried.
t - this position be considered under Schedule
"A" of the Union Contract and that the posi-
Floodin~ Mr. R. J. Matthews was present at the meetin~ and addressed -~ tion be so advertised."
Plan 166 Council in respect to floodin~ which had occurred in the Longhurst
St.James and Sheldon area in Rag. Plan 166, durin~ the flash atom
on June 11ths 1962. He explained that the residents in this. area . Carried.
wanted to knew if this situation could be remedied. The Engineer Newman's 8. Cotfield
advised that this area will be included in a report on floodin~ t0- Car Bearss "THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 4
be presented shortly, and that at the present time he did not kn~ Market dated June 19th, 1962 in respect to the lit-
why the floodin~ had occurred. Mr. Matthews was informed that he
tered condition of the property of Newman's
would be advised as to the date when this report"would' be presen~ - Car Market near Arthur Street, and that the
' operator be advised to clean up the property
Pizeons Mr. F. 'Pinknay was present at the meeting in respect to the in accordance with the Twp. 's anti-litter
matter of the raisin~ of pigeons 'at 2620 Barker Street. It was by-law."
mentioned that a report on this matter had been received from the.
Township Solicitor. After consideration, the followin~ resolutio~' Carried.
was passed verbally: 2359 9. Carfield
Moved by Carfield, seconded by Scott~ "That the matter be laid 0v~. Tree. E~
in c~ltCee after the regular Council .Meeting." Carried. dated June 19th, 1962 in respect to the tree
at 2359 Ker Street, and that Mr. Sheshah,
Finance 3. MacBain the owner of the property, be advised thaC
Kelphen "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of he will be Sranted permission to remove this
No. 2 Committee dated June 19th~ 1962 and the tree at his own expense and risk."
followin~ accounts for the period ending June
- 15, th, 1962 be authorized for payment: c,~.~
General .................. $282,573.92, Porta~e Rd. 10. Cotfield
.Roads ..,.,....,,..,,.,... $ 10,018.60, Traffic
:Relief oo,.,oo,,o.,.,.....o $
8,286.35." -~ines Scott "THAT we accept the report of Come. No. 4
~..- · ' dated June 19t,, 1962 in respect to the pro-
.. Carried, · polaZ ;reco~.~ended in reapact to the tra~gie
':' ...~ '. , :- ': .,. . . . problem en Portage Road gram North St. to
', .",~ ~; , ~ ~ ~: ·" .:.: Prospect St, and as reco-;~ended, lines be
. .... ..-.. -. ~ ....· ~.-: ';''- - ~:: .. painted on each side of each driveway on the
· .~' v :. '; -':," !. :~ - , ...... ' west side of Portage Road, indicatinS the
,]
:'.," conset.
stanley
=' Ave.
~. Curve.
. Faith
· ~ Mission
· ~,
i!!!· '
~ T~in~
~ S. iUe ,
Election
Candi-
dates,.
11. Cotfield
Bearss
12. Cotfield
Scott
13. MacBain
Keighan
14. MacBain
Kei~han
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 in
respect to the tenders received for sewermain
construction on Dorchester Rd., Thorold Stone
Rd., and Freeman St., and that the Tender from
Pilen Construction Co. be accepted, on condtti~
that the adjustments outlined in the report be
included in the contract."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
June 19th, 1962 in respect to the recommenda-
tions for the reverse curve on StanleyAve.
near the LioniCe plant."
Carried.
Election
Ca~di~
dates
coRc'd ..
'By-law
. ~770..
· Action
"THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Technical :.',
Co-ordinator dated June 18th, 1962 in respect
co the request of the Faith Mission to hold
religious services at the rear of 3852 Watson
Street, and in view of the findings of the Co-
ordinator, that the Faith Mission be advised
that Council considers that this location is
not suitable."
Carried ·
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to make formal
application to thetMydro-Electric Power Com-
mission of Ontario for th~ 15 foot easement
required along the Hydro Canal right-of-way
for the gravity interceptor sewer and pumpinS
stations connectin~ the existin~ settlinS ta~
to the treatment plant site located in Pa~t
TWp. Lots 57 and 59."
}that
15. (Cent 'd)
16. MacBain
Keighan
allowing their names Co stand for the
Party of their choice and stating that by
so doing, at considerable sacrifice and
personal expense, they help to make our
democratic system work and we are indebted
to them."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2770, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 5th
day of June, 1962, between Albert Carlasso
and Franca Carlesso and the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford." Read a first, second"
and third time and passed.
The followinR action was taken in respect to items on the AMends:
~n_de_r~e~utations:
Item 2 was tabled and referred to Building Inspector.
U_nJea ~eRo!ts of Comm_i~t~eA:
Items J, N, O and P were filed,
Item K was tabled.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Items 3, 4, 6, and 12 were filed,
Item 11 was referred Co the Engineer for a reply,
Item 7 was referred to Committee No. 5.
All the items on the Agenda not dealt with, were held over until
the next meeting of Council.
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
June 22nd at 7:00 p.m."
Carried.
Mr. A. F. Sheppard was present aC the meeting on behalf of his .."
clients~ Mr. F. Ingham and Mr. L. Wi~ley~ in respect to property /'
they are interested in~ formerly operated as ~he NiaSara Storeyb0a:
Funland, and being situated on the Welland River Boulevard. He
advised that his clients proposed to use 20. acres of the propert~
for a campinS site to accommodate tourists. He explained thac ~he
'trailers which would be usin~ the site would be travel trailers ~
and not the permanent type of trailer as regulated under Township ;3.
By-law No. 2306. It was pointed out that ic wenld be desirebier0
have a plan of the site shewin~ the locaCionce the tentin~ and cg
inS areas and indicatinS hew arrangements would be made for provia'
ins sanitary services, is.- wa~er, sewage, and SatbaSe collection.
Mr. Sheppard was advised that the matter would be given prelimi~s~
consideration by Committee No. 2 at the meetinS to be held on Fria~
at 4 p.m., and that =he Committee would meet wi~h the ~pplican~6 ~
early in the week for further discussion.
17. Corfie!d
Bearss
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
'une19,1962.
Hour: P . M.
A Special Meeting of Council was held Friday, June 22nd,
at 7: 00 D .m · .........
1962 ,~'
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
E . Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
W. G. Scott
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
15. MacBain
Corfie!d
"THAT we request the Clerk tO W~tte to Miss ;::i:-[7'
Jud~ LeMarsh and con;retulate her on her re~ ]-' of !June 19th, 1962.
'win and to write also Co each of the three ;'!'V;- "':
unsuccessful candidates and thank them £or
:?, · : (eont'd ...............""'
"
The purpose of the meeting was to complete items on
the agenda
~~' ~i W.L.Houck
By-law 2769 2.
By-law re
domestic
animals,etc·
By-law 2763
Stanley Ave. 5.
& 405
Bearss
Corfield
MacBain
Scott
MacBain
Keighan
MaoBain
Scott
Cotfield
SCOtt
I-, '!tend 6. Corfield
"WHEREAS the Township of Stamford is officialiv . ender Scott
opening the W. L. Houck Park on the 7th July 1! aJe__
which was in henour of the Hencurable W. L. u0u
a former Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls;
And Whereas there was close co-operation betwee'
the City of Niagara Falls and Township of Stamf""
in the creation of this park;
That we, ~herefore, extend an invitation to the ''!
members of City Council and Officials to attend ..:.s~tion taken
the official opening of the W. L. Houck Park"
Carried. :
"THAT the date for receiving tenders for the con-. ,
struction of the Stamford Interceptor and the
Stamford-Niagara Pollution Control Plant #1 be
advanced from 29 June 1962 until 16 luly 1962 in ..lil.
order to give contractors more time to prepare
their tenders."
Carried.
'~.ctin~ Reeve
The following action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda:
Under Petitions & Communications:
"BY-LAW No. 2769, 1962. Being a by-law for reou=.
ing and regulating the filling up, cleaning up:~
and clearing of any grounds, yards or vacant
within the Township of Stamford." Read a first ·
second and third time and passed. ·
'diour.n 7.
"WHEREAS it would appear from our Solicitor's
report that our zoning by-law does not give
sufficient protection to our residents in respel .'
of the keeping of domestic fowl, pigeons, cattll7.
goats, swine, horses, rabbits, mink, foxes or
other animals in the residential and commercial.=
areas of our Township;
AND WHEREAS in our residential and commercial '
areas, every protection possible should be giv~"=~une 22,1962
to our ratepayers that they may enjoy their pro;
ties to the fullest~extent; .'
AND WHEREAS to giv~ur ratepayers the protecth. ~4.
in this regard to which Council feel they are
entitled, a new by-law will be required;
THEREFORE our Solicitor be requested to prepare.~.~resen._~ ..
a draft by-law under Section 379 of the Municipal-
Act for prohibiting the keeping of domestic fo
cattle, goats, swine, rabbits, mink, foxes or o! -
animals, except horses or mules, within the
commercial and residential areas of Our Township
and for regulating th~ keeping of horses and
pigeons in the commercial and residential areas 1.
of our Township;.
AND THEREFORE our Solicitor also be asked to cea,
eider the advisability of repealing by-law 1028
with regard to dog kennels etc. and making it
part of the proposed new by-law for convenience.:
'~inutes 2,
Carried.
"BYelAW No. 2763, 1962. Being a by-law to amend
By-law No. 2530 (1960) as amended. Read a first ' O.Reece,
second and third time and passed. ' 2521 Ash .St ..
"THAT we arrange 'for a Joint meeting with the
Council of the City of Niagara Fails to discuss
further action ~n respect to the interchange at
Stanley Ave. & 405 as soon as possible."
Carried..
Item 1 was tabled to meet on luly 3rd at 9 p.m.
Items 5, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 were~filed.
Under Unf_in_ished Business:
Item 1 was tabled.
Cotfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn
at 7:00 p.m."
to meet on Monday 25th
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
A Regular Meeting of.Council was held Monday, June 25th, 1962
at 7:00 p.m. --
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Kei'ghan.
Bearss
"THAT Deputy Reeve MacBain be appointed as Acting
Reeve in the absence of Reeve Mttchelson."
Carried.
Scott
Bearss
"'THAT the minutes of the meeting held June 19th, .;!
1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Mr. I. McCallum was present at the meeting on behalf of his client,
Mr. Ilentz, the next door neighbout of Mr. Donald Reece, the
operator of the woodworkinS shop at 2521 Ash Street. Mr. McCallum
advised that his client only wanted the Township by-law enforced
in this connection. In respect to a petition which had been
submitted previously in favour of the woodworking shop, Mr.McCallum
stated that the closest owner signing the petition, lived at least,
lO0 feet away from the shop. At this point, the Clerk advised
that Mr. J, T, Burnerr, the Solicitor for Mr. Reece, had today ','!'
advised that Mr. Reeve had secured steady employment with the
Beaver Lumber Company and would be closing down his shop within
"' Wading Pool
Boy' s Club
1.
the next ten days. This information is to be confirmed by let[
from Mr. Burnett's office and Mr. McCallum was advised that he
would receive a copy of same.
Mr. D. C. Elsley of the Boy's Club of Greater Niagara was presenz
at the meeting in respect to the proposed construction of a wad~
pool on property to the rear of the Optimist Youth Centre. A
report in this connection from Committee No. 5 was then read out.t=
lining the construction programme and costs for the pool, water By-law 2772
supply, parking area, sidewalk, fence and driveway. A plan of
the pool and area was tabled for the information of Council. It
was explained that the BoyIs Club would undertake the construc-
tion of the pool and operation of same, if the Township would
arrange to take care of the other expenses involved, including
the construction of the driveway. In speaking on the matter,
members of Council expressed approval of the idea, but mentione~
that a petition had been submitted to Council earlier in the yealY'law 2773
from 16 residents in the vicinity of Carlton Avenue and Culp Str'
requesting that before permission was granted to the building of
a swimming pool by the Boyts Club that they be given an oppor-
tunity to present their views on this subject. It was decided
that the residents who signed the petition would be notified ction Taken
about the proposal and the matter would be tabled for one week,
and further considered at the next meeting. It was also decided
that the Solicitor would take into consideration the matter of
the agreement to be entered into with the BoyIs Club.
Licenses 3.
Keighan
Cotfield
Cashmore 4. Scott
ContractinR Keighan
Union Label 5. Scott
Week Bearss
G=.Niag.S-~- 6.
~es.Assoc.,
3y-law 2771 7.
"THAT we accept the report of the Twp.Clerk
June 25th,1962 in respect to Municipal licenses
and the licenses be issued."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2
dated June 25th, 1962 in respect to the matter
of the contract between Cashmore Contracting
(Niagara) Limited and ~he Township of Stamford
concerning the construction of the watermain 0n
Stanley Ave., and the Solicitor be instructed
to advise Cashmore Contractingthat the
has been declared forfeit and the $1,000.00
deposit cheque will be retained by the Township
as liquidated damages."
Carried.
Corfield
Bearss
"THAT in accordance with the ·request of the
Niagara Falls & District Labour Council, Counci
authorizes the publication of the suggested
proclamation in respect to Union Label Week,
condition that payment for the ad is made by
the Labour Council."
Carried,
June 25,1962
35,
BearIs
Keighan
"THAT Councillor Scott and as many members of
Stamford Council as possible attend the meetint
of the Greater Niagara Safety Rescue
on Fridays June 29=h~ 1962.at 7r30 p.m."
Carried.
8. Keighan
Scott
"BY-LAW No. 2771, 1962. A by-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement between Kleincap
Construction Limited, The Corporation of the
Township of Stamford, and Joseph and Luba
Kleinstein, and Arthur and Reva Caplan." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2772, 1962. A by-law to fix the
salary and transportation allowance of the Reeve
and to set the amount allowed Councillors for
their attendance at Council meetings and mileag?
allowance." Read a first, second and third
time and passed. '
9. Corfield
Potter
mBY-LAW No. 2773, 1962. A by-law to amend
By-law No. 2530 as amended." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
The followinR action was taken..in respect to items on the Agenda:
Under ~e~t_at_i~nE:
Item 1 was tabled.
Under Re~orts of Committees:
Item B was tabled for one week,
Items D and E were referred to Committee No.
Items F, G and H were filed.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Items l, 4 and 5 were filed.
10. Corfield
Potter
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
Tuesday, July 3rd at 4:00 p.m."
Carfled.
Meeting Adjourned.
Reeve
Regular
~962 at ~:00 p.m;
Ilour
/ 11,[ ;8 . . .
.... , , 'li tetk
Meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, July 3rd,
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. KeiShan
H. R. Potter
W. G~ Scott
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
P.M.
Boys' Club
Wading Pool
In response to a letter directed to the residents in the vicinj
of the Boys' Club building located at the corner of Culp &
Carlton, Council received a delegation of 10 property oweere who
resided in that area along with the following petition signed by
20 residents:
"WHEREAS the Boys' Club of Greater Niagara, Carlton Avenue,
Niagara Falls, Ontario~ since its inception, have created a
nuisance by the noise and disturbance of the holding ofk
weekly public bingo games, the regular and frequent par ing
of cars on neighbouring streets, and other similar noisy
activities, all of which cause great disturbances to the
neighbouts, and whereas we are advised that the Boys' Club
now propose to extend their activities out of doors by the
erection of a playground and wading pool, we the undersignei
neighbouts hereby object to this proposal which would cause
h
additional disturbance and nuisance to the neig bouts and
detract further from the residential character of the
neighbourhood."
Mr. Taylor Deans represented the petitioners and the residents
present and verbally supplied detailed information concerning
the objections expressed by the neighbouts. He mentioned that
the following conditions contributed to the noise and confusion
in their residential area:
The'fact that the Princess Margaret School, The Optimist
Club and the A.G.Bridge Park are all located at the corner
Culp Street and Carlton Avenue is responsible for a great
deal of noise and confusion .being created in that district,
Obscene language by the boys attending the park and the
Club.
Bin o on Saturday nights at the Optimist Club creates a
traffic with parking along the sides of the
problem cars
roads, along with 'the noise of ~he motors of the cars and
buses.
The Optimist Club has a bicycle rack for 20 bicycles but t
ement is inadequate and many boys do not use the
5. Parking on the side of the roads creates a situation in the
winter time which provides only one way traffic.
6. Parking facilities for persons attending t~e Boys' Club is
entirely inadequate~.
7. The patrons and club members of the Boys' Club ignore the
provisions of the parking b~-law on Carlton Avenue.
8. A loud speaker and musical programmes eminating from the
Boys' Club can be heard by adjacent neighbouts.
9. Mr. D. Bainton's fence adjacent to the BOys' Club property
has been damaged.
10.
%
creates a consi 1 noise; Su~est:ed that the Band
practice in the southwest corner the Park.
Gulp Street used as a speedway by certain motorists and sl
the perkinS facilities and drivewaysdinkthe A.G.Bridge
b certain motorists a£ter at .
are used y
Persons £requent the A.G.Bridge Park in late hours at night
and o£ten obscene language ban be heard.
Club
Pool
loodinR
Mr. Deans admitted that the "no parking" provisions on Carlton Ave.
have been helpful but indicated that the signs were not always
observed. He also advised that the petitioners were not opposed
to the wading pool as such but they were opposed to anything that
might increase the noise and confusion in their neighbourhood and
therefore they opposed the addition of a wading pool. He advised
that the noise emlnatlng from the Boys' Club building was
particularly noticeable between the hours of 6 and 7 p.m. and
after the meetings and planned activities had been completed in
the building at night. He mentioned that the residents of the
area had expected that the land west of the Optimist Boys' Club
building would be developed to provide parking facilities. In
respect to a suggestion made by the Reeve that sidewalks on Culp
Street might tend to keep the children off the road, Mr. Deans
replied that sidewalks existed on Carlton Avenue but many of the'.
children used the road allowance on Carlton Avenue instead of t~e,
sidewalks. After further discussion, the delegation was advised
that no action would be taken in respect to the wading pool until
after the complaints had been discussed with the Directors of the
Optimist Club,. Near'the'adjourBme~t of th~ Council m~eting, it was
decided that~Committee No. 1 would arrange for a meeting at the
timlet Club on Wednesd~y~ Jul llth at 4 p.m. to discuss,the tom:
D~aints.'Of the petitioners wit~ the Directors of the Boys Club.
~hree directors of the Optimist Club will be invited to attend alo~
ith three e rese t~ ive .of t e Petiti ners. The etit'oners
~e requeste~ ~o su~m~ a ~lst o~ suggestions to correct t~e com-
plaints registered with Council. '
Mr. Michael Kashaluk of 2366 Sheldon Street attended the meeting
in respect to a petition that he and certain other residents in
the vicinity of Longburst, St. James. and Sheldon Streets had
forwarded to Council in respect to the basement flooding which
occurred in their area on June llth. The Engineer's general
report in respect to flood conditions which occurred on June llth
was read and the following resolution was submitted and passed:
1. MacBain
Scott
"THAT we accept recommendation number one and two
of the Engineer's dated June 28, 1962, and that
recommendation No. 3 be referred to No. 5
Committee for further study and a recommendation."
Carried.
Item 2 of the report recommended the installation of an overflow
sewer on Sheldon Street for a distance of approximately 75' to
provide a relief sewer for the Sheldon-Longhurst area, the
approximate cost being $165.40.
2. MacBain
Keighan "THAT the minutes of the meetings held June 22nd
and 25th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
3. MacBain
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of .
No. 2 Committee dated July 3rd,1962 and the i.
following accounts for the period ending June 30th ~'~
1962 be authorized for payment: 79
General ..... ...$215,635. ,
Roads... ....... 17,571.57,
Relief......... 1,098.35."
Carried.
4. MacBain
Keighan
5. MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT the re oft of the Clerk re licenses dated
'July 3r~, 1~62 be accepted and the licenses
issued. Carried.
"T~AT we
July 3rd,
Vete
Mr. Miller's recommendation of
and that ~ license be issued to
~our roo~8,
.ed.
:|
Crushing of 6. Corfield
stone Bearss
D.B.Everett, 7. Corfield
I.C.S.Course Bearss
Signal improve 8.
Crossing
Cotfield
Bearss
R.P.189 9. MaeBain
Cotfield
Meat 10. Dottar
Inspection Cotfield
Mr. CroD~ ll. MacBain
Corfie!d
Mr. Murchie, 12, MaeBain
Weed euttinR Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Conmn. No.4 dated
June 29th,1962 in respect to the crushing of
stone on Township property located near the
intersection of Montrose and McLeod Roads, and
as recon~nended, no decision be made in respect
to this matter at the presefit time."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Connn. No.4 dated
June 29th, 1962 in respect to the successful
completion of the I.C.S. Sewage Plant Operator
Course by Durwood B. Everett, and he be con-
men
gratulated on his achieve t."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No.4 dated
June 29th,1962 in respect to signal improve-
ments Stanley Avenue, crossing N.Y.C. rail-
road."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of CQnun. No.2 dated
July 3rd,1962 in respect to service costs for
lots owned by J.A.Climenhage Development Ltd.
in Rag. Plan 189, and in view of the fact that
three agreements have already been entered int~
in respect to this subdivision, and because t~
agreement entered into was in accordance with
the provisions of the current Declaration of
Policy, we reconnend that the request of the
Company be not approved and that the Companyba
advised that the agreement entered into with
the Township must be complied with in accordant
with its terms."
Carried.
"WHEREAB meat that is unfit for human
has been sold in certain communities throughout
Ontario;
AND WHEREAS uniform type of Government inspet'
tion should prevail in respect to a~l meat
offered for sale to the publiC;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Ontario
Municipal Association be requested to petition
the Provincial Government to promote the
establishment of a uniform standard for all
inspection service, and that such service be
operated and administered by the Province, or
in the alternative, by a Federal Government
Department.". Carried.
!'~,TMAT we accept Messrs. Logan & Knighes report
of June 29th,1962 with regard to Mr. Cropp's
for extension of
proposal to convey propert
Pettit Avenue to the TownsKi and that we rec
our Clerk to write to the So~icitors for
and inform them that the conveyance must be
i£ at a11, on the basis o~ the hbove
report of our solicitors,
Carried,
'~q~AT we authorize the Treasurer to issue a
to Mr, Murchie for the balance of his accolade
in reSard to the WeaVer Subdivision in act
dance with the recommendations' of our Weed
lnspector._,~.,lned in his letter of recent de
:-_'~0Our C~kt~,~' ' ., Carried.
P.C. 13.
~fferin Is.
,-law 2775 14.
-law 2776 15.
taken
Keighan
Bearss
MacBain
Corfield
Cotfield
Bearss
"THAT Council show its appreciation of the improve-
ments being provided to make Dufferin Islands an
area for better swimming and bathing as well as a
suitable area for holding picnics while still
preserving the Islands in their natural state, by
commending the Park Commission for the fine job
it is doing to accomplish this."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2775, 1962. A by-law to authorize the
execution of an agreement dated the 3rd day of
July, 1962, between the Corporation of the Township
of Stamford and Pilen Construction of Canada Ltd."
Read a first, second and third time and passed.",
"BY-LAW No. 2776, 1962. A by-law to authorize the
execution of an Agreement dated the 3rd day of
July, 1962 between the Corporation of the Township
of Stamford and Robert Pearce." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
The following action was taken in respect to items on the AMenda:
Under ~e~oEts of Committees:
Item C was tabled.
U_nd_er Petitions & Communication_si
Item 1 was referred to Clerk to reply to,
Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 were filed.
ourn
U_nd_er B_yZl_aws_:
Item 1 (By-law 2774) was tabled.
16. Cotfield
Scott
"THAT we do now adAourn to meet again on Monday,
16th at 7:30 p.m. Carried.
After adjournment of the meeting, Council proceeded to the City
Hall of NiaKara Falls for a Joint Meetin~ with the City Council.
Present from City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor F. J. Miller,
Alderman A. J. McKinley,
Alderman Faho Martin,
Alderman G. Martin,
Alderman G. Morton,
Alderman J. G. White,
Alderman C. Swayze,
Alderman C. Gregory
Present from Township of Stamford[
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson,
Deputy Reeve A. A. MacBain,
Councillor E. Bearss,
Councillor S. Cotfield,
Councillor R. F. Keighan
Councillor H. R. Potter,
Councillor W. G. Scott.
Mayor Miller chaired the meeting which commenced at 9|20 p.m.
Purpose
G.N.T.C.
City
Resolution
Township
Resolution
Kiwanis Club
Mayor Miller advised that the purpose of the meeting was to con-
d
si era request to be submitted by the Greater Niagara Transit
Commission and to hear a proposal of the Kiwanis Club in respect
to the establishment of a low rental housing project for senior
citizens. He then called on Mr. G. Mowers, Chairman of the
Greater Niagara Transit Commission to address the joint Councils,
Mr. Mowers gave e short review of Transit operations and indi-
cated that the buses were carrying ~n increasing number of
passengers and that one new bus route had been added to provide
service to the Niagara Parks Commission lands and adjacent area,
He stated that the original buses purchased should have a life-
time of 10 years but the buses do require certain repairs from
time to time and the Commission is handicapped by not having a
spare bus to put into operation during the time the bus is being
repaired or in the event that a bus is involved in an accident
and could not operate. In addition to this problem, he stated
that the C~mnission did not have sufficient equipment to operate
Chartered runs. He mentioned that the Commission had some
$25,000.00 in a depreciation reserve fund but this fund could
only be used to replace existing buses. On behalf of the Conunissi~
he indicated that they would like permission to purchase two new
buses at an approximate cost of $35,200. which would include tires
If the purchase was approved, the two buses might be made avail-
able in October. Several questions were asked from the individual
members of the two CoUncils and finally the following resolutions
were submitted and passed:
1. Morton
Gregory
"RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara
Falls approve of the Greater Niagara Transit
Commission purchasing the two new buses. at an
estimated cost of $35,200.00, this cost to be
divided on a 50-50 basis between the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford,and
that the necessary steps be taken to obtain
approval of this expenditure, and the Seal ofthe
Corporation-be hereto affixed."
Carried.
The above resolution was only vote~ on by the members of the City
Council.
2. MacBain
Cotfield
"RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of
Stamford approve of the Greater Niagara Transit
Commission purchasing two new buses, at an
estimated cost of $35,200.00, this cost to be
divided on a 50-50 basis between the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Slamfor ,
and that the necessary steps be taken to obts
approval of this expenditure;" Carried~ in
The above resolution was only voted on and carriedueahimou~lY
by the members of the Township Council.
The Mayor then called on the speaker for the Kiwanis Club.
Mr. Ed Loberg spoke on behalf of several members of. the Kiwan
Club present at the meetin and advised that his Club propose
to establish a low rental [ousing proJec't for the senior citi!~s
of the Greater Niagara area. He advised that a committee of th
Club had been set up to study the plan and submit recommendations
Mackenz e to
and asked Mr. J.D.N, i explain the proposed site for
the location of the project. Mr.. Mackenzie then advised that a
location Just Drummond Road had been decide
Dunn Street west of
the project after 30 toperties had been considered.
some s.ed of approximately 3 acresf°r
~e Dunn S~reet property is compr~
with a 100 frontage on Dunn Street. ~he plans called for 8
apartments in one' unit of one storey construction. The roPe:bY
would be large enough =o provide space for six units. T~e Ci
sproposed to proceed with the construction of two units at th
time which would rovide 16 apartments. He stated that the ls'
costs would be $7~00.; which works out Co $2500.' per acre.
8auve presented a statement of costs in respect to the purchss
of ~he land and the construction of ~wo units. The
scat tha~ eat be
Kiwa?is Club
C0nt d
Access &
e~ress-405
$122,220.00 to purchase the land, provide financing, landscaping
and erect two units. Of this amount, Central Mortgage & Housing
Corp. would provide a mortgage for $108,000. leaving a balance to
be financed by the Niagara Falls Kiwanis Club of $14,220.0~ The
statement also indicated the estimated receipts, cost of operation
of the project for a period of one year. In a second statement,
the estimated cost to provide the following services for the
project were shown: Roads, parking area, sidewalks, sewer and
water laterals and street lights. The estimated cost of these
services was shown as $13,280.00. The speakers for the Club asked
the two Councils if they would finance the $13,280. for the service
costs and indicated that the Club would finance an amount of
$14,220. for land, buildings, etc. In answer to several questions
raised, the meeting was advised that the qualification for a tenant
would be that they must be 60 years of age or over and have an
income not less than twice the monthly rent and not more than five
times the monthly rent. This would mean incomes of between $120.
to $255. per month. If the plan is proceeded with, a Company would
be incorporated to handle the finance but the Kiwanis Club wohld
be responsible and undoubtedly the Directors would be s~lected'from
among the membership of the Club. It was further indicated that
the Club would like to commence construction of the project some-
time within six weeks to two months. Some questions were raised
in respect to the grant in lieu of taxes and the question of the
cost of services proposed for the two municipalities. Alderman
Martin questioned the legality of the nmnicipality providing
services for such a project and it was mentioned that St. Catharines
had provided such services for a similar p~Dject. The following
resolution was then submitted and passed:
3, Martin
Potter
Reeve E.
"THAT we accept the presentation of the Kiwanis
Club and the proposal be discussed at the next
regular meeting of the two Councils and if a
decision is favourable that a joint committee of
both Councils be established to consider the ·
matter further." !..
Recorded vote:
Ayesi Mayor ~iller, Aldermen McKinley, F.Martin, ·
G.Martin, Morton, White, Swayze,Gregory, ..i
Reeve Mitchelson, Councillors Corfield,
Keighan, Potter and Scott. ,,,.,
Nayes:. Deputy Reeve MacBain, Councillor Bearss.
,.T~,
Carried. ., .'!
(It was agreed that the matter would be considered
oint"";~;.'."
b the two Councils in committee and that a J
a~nouncement of the decision would be made to the !J
Press.)
E. Mitehelson spoke about the matter of access and agrees
the new Highway 405. He stated that representation had been ~
~de to the Department of Highways but to date, it appeared that ~
no action had been taken to provide the access and egress from the ,
Nighway at Stanley Avenue. At the re uest of the Mayor, the membe~
Of the City Council, by a show of han~s, indicated the support of ,.
Stamford Township in respect to the matter referred to by the ,"
Reeve and indicated that they would be favourable to a committee ,~.:,
negotiating the matter further with the Department of Highways, '!!'j~j;
4. G. Martin
F. Martin "THAT the meeting adjourn."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
July 3,1962
PeMe
.~.' 36.
presen._..__~t
~.!.
Minut. e.s.
R.Green-
W'main on
Thorold-
Garner Rds.
Rezoning
application-
L.Stein
Boy's Club
WadinK Pool
ii
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, July 16th, 1962
at 7:30 p.m.
Club
pool
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
W. G. Scott
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Keighan
Bearss
"THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting and
Special Meeting of July 3rd, 1962 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
Mr. Robert Green was present at the meeting and asked what pro-
gress had been made by Committee No. 5 in respect to the water-
main petition for the Thorold Stone-Garner Road area. He stated
that time was of the essence if consideration was going to be
given to the passing of a Private Bill. Mr. Green was advised
that as soon as there was a full committee, the matter would be
dealt with and a report presented to Council, possibly for the
meeting in August.
Mr. Ross Barr of the Key Realty was present at the meeting in · ezoning
between Portage Road and Drummond Road, from Single Family ResL-
dential zoning to permit the erection of an apartment building.
The property involved having a frontage of 165 feet on Valley Way
with an area of .49 acres. In this connectio., the Planning Board
report and a petition opposing the proposal signed by 17 resldenti
property owners in the area were read. In considering the
it was noted that none of the perspns opposing the proposal had
artended the Board meeting, and that the Planning Board had
ed approval of the application· The following resolution was
submitted:
2. Keighan
Scott
"THAT the application of Mr. Stein to fezone to
construct an apt.bldg. on Pt. of Twp.Lot 113,
Valley Way be approved by Council subject to the
conditions outlined in the r~port submitted by
the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Bd,,
and that the Solicitor be authorized to prepare
the necessary by-law."
Carried.
At this point in the meeting, the matter of the Boys' Club wading
pool was considered. The Reeve explained that Council was
with what had transpired in the past and therefore, repre~
of the groups would only be allowed to present new information.
Mr. T. Deans then tabled a brief containing adigest of their
ments, and also added that his group wanted to clarify publicly
that they had not intended to criticize the Police Dept., since
they had been very effective in patrolling the area recently. 0~
behalf of the group she represented, Mrs, H. L. Danisle presente~
a petition in favOur of the proposed wading pool and parking
signed by 20 householders, She also submitted an envelope
ing suggestions designed to be helpful in alleviating the main
problems which the residents of the area have been experiencing,
ie.; after hours activities in the Park, litter', band practice,
After hearing the two representatives, the ma~te as e neid~e
by Council and each member spoke on the matter, ~n~ioat~ng h
opinion on the proposal. Finally, the following resolution was8
3. Cotfield
Bearss
4. MacBain
Scott
"THATwe accept the report of Comm.No.5 dated
June 25th,].962 in respect to the proposed wading
pool on property to the rear of the Optimist
Youth Centre and as recommended, the construcfion
of this work be undertaken on condition that the
Optimist Youth Centre pay an amount of $4,000.00,
with the balance of $2,572.48 to be paid by the
Township, and also, that the representatives of
the Youth Centre bc commended for their co-opera-
tion and the work they are doing at this location."
Carried.
"THAT we accept thc report of the Chairman of.No.2
Committee dated 1u!y 16th,1962 and the,followihg
accounts for the per].od ending July 15th,1962 be
authorized for payment:
General ........ $303,114.57,
Roads .......... 5,676.51,
Relief ......... 4,758.08."
Mr. F. Liefl and Mr. D.
to the application of Mr. Anthony Sbranchella to fezone certain
property on the west side of Drummond Road opposite Valley Way from
Single Family Residential Zone to permit the erection of an apart-
ment building. The property involved having an area of 5 acres.
After hearing the report of the Planning Board on the matter, the
application was considered by members of Council and finally the
following resolution was passed, with a recorded vote requested by
Deputy Reeve A. A. MacBain:
5. Keighan
Scott
Carried.
Crows ware present at the meeting in respect
6. Cotfield
Keighan
7. Scott
MacBain
"THAT the application from Mr. Sbranchella to re-
zone Pt.Twp.Lot 114 to permit the construction of
apartment buildings be approved, subject to the
conditions set down in the Staff recommendations
of the Niagara Falls
dated July 4=62 and other requirements including
the Declaration of Policy and the Solicitor be
authorized to prepare the necessary by-law."
Recorded
Ayes: Reeve Mitchelson, Councillors Cotfield,
Keighan, Scott and Bearss.
Na~ Deputy Reeve MacBatn.
Councillor Potter was absent.
Carried·
"THAT the report of the Clerk re licenses dated
July 16th, 1962 be accepted and the licenses
issued." Carried.
"THAT the applications for photography licenses
from the following be refused and any advanced
payments for licenses be returned:
Bernard $hute,Canadian Kiddie Colour Studio,
8 Grant St., Toronto,
George Chandler,Canadian Kiddie Colour Studio,
34 Dundas.St.,Toronto,
photography
licenses
coni'd
Tender- 8. Corfield
relocation Bearss
Water line
Stanley Ave.
BidS.Permits 9. Scott
Keighan
J.Zarra, 10. MacBain
Barbershop, Scott
2871 L,Lane
Weeping tile- 1!.
Sanitary sewers
Corfield
Keighan
Drainage 12. Cotfield
Ditch. BearBe
R.B.Bradley, 13.
Dent. of C & D
MacBain
Cotfield
Clayton Cameron,Canadian Kiddle Colour Studio,
8 Grant St.,Toronto,
Gregory Green,Canadian Kiddie Colour Studio,
9 Metcalls St.,Toronto."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the tender of V, Kerrio-Germano
to.Ltd. for the relocation of a water line on
Stanley Ave. for their quoted price of $5,495.301
being the lowest tender received."
Carried.
"THAT the report of the Building Inspector for
Building Permits issued in the month of June,
1962 in the amount of $283,150.00 be accepted."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No.2 datrj
July 11th,1962 in respect to the app].ication of
Joseph Zarra to establish a barbershop in a
building described as 2871 Lundy's Lane and the
app]icant be advised that his application cannot
be approved unless he complies with the require-
ments of our Zoning By-law and Building Code, or
in the alternative, secures relief from these
requirements through the tommitts of Adjustment."
Carried.
"THATwe accept the report of the Twp.Engineer
dated July 13th,1962 in respect to the connection
of weeping tile to the sanitary sewers within
subdivisions registered as Plans 214 and 227,and
the remainder of the houses to be built within
these two subdivisions be permitted to use this
same procedure, but that serious consideration
· be given to the matter of how weeping tile
drainage around dwellings is to be handled before
any new subdivision. sgreements are signed."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Twp.Engineer
dated July 13th,1962 in respect ~o the matter of
the Drainage Ditch between Rolling Acres Crescent,
the Queen Elizabeth Way and Beaver. dams overflow,
and that the ditch be improved in order to
adequately handle the Corm water, as outlined in
the procedur.es enumerated in the report."
., Carried,
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No,2 dated
July 16th,1962 and Chat arrangements. be made as
soon as possible tb have Mr.R.B,Bradley of the
Housing Branch of the Dept.of Economies and
Development meet with Committee No.2 ah the
earliest possible da~e Co .disauss housing pro°
grammeg in general."
C~rried.
Lots 47 & 48, 14. MacBain
plan 160 Corfield
~nexation 15. Keighan
MacBain
8vvlaw 2777 16, MacBain
Scott
~ation..Taken
"T!IAT we accept the report of Committee No.2 dated
July 16th,1962 in respect to the Option for Lots ~',
47 and 48, Plan 160, and in view of the fact that
the appraisals received are higher than the amounm .
the Lots were offered at, that By-law No. 2766 be
rescinded and a by-law be prepared to apply for an
Option at a price of $3500.00 for Lot 47 and
$2900.00 in respect to Lot 48." .- "':;
Carried. "'
"WHEREAS prior to the making of any anneMarion
order herein by the Ontario Municipal Board there "
are certain matters that ought to be determined by
the Joint Councils in order that the Board may
properly be appraised of our thinking on such
matters;
AND WHEREAS it appears that it would be most help-
ful tO the Council of the new municipality if the
Joint Councils prepared recommendations in regard
to certain matters that will of necessity have to
be dealt with by the Council of the new City shor~
ly after the new Council takes office; ';'
AND WHFES it is desirous that the Joint Merger ""7'
Committee be empowered to determine what matters
should receive consideration and to study the same
and in due course, and from time to time, report
to the Joint Councils as to their findings and {"'.'i
recommendations in respect of each matter con-
sidered by such Committee:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Joint Merger
Committee, as heretofore constituted, be continued ..t:',.,i{
and that it be and it is hereby empowered to dete~"
mine what matters should be considered by the
Joint Councils prior to the making of any annexa-
tion order hereln and on what matters recommenda-
tions for the consideration of the Council of the
new City should be prepared and to study the same
and in due course~ and from time to time, report
to the Joint Councils as to their findings and
recommendations in respect of each matter con-
sidered by such Committee."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2777, 1962. A by-law to provide for
the option of Lots 47 and 48, Registered Plan 160
to Margaret E. Beemet." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
.The followinR action was taken in resn~9~ .tp items on ~he AMends:
U_nd_eE ~e~oEt~ oJ_Co_mm_~te_eg:
Item H was tabled,
Items K and L were filed,
,The remaining items not dealt withwill be considered at a meeting
to be held July 17th.
17. Cotfield,
MacBain
"T~AT we do now adjourn Co meet on Tuesday, the
17Uh at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
MeetinSAdJourned
Hour P,M,
,.:
37.
Present
Purpose
Signals-
Stanley Ave.
crossinK
HEPC Road
A Special Meeting of Council was held Tuesday, July 17th, 1962
at 7:30
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
W, G. Scott
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The meeting was called for the purpose of completing the Council
agenda of July 16th.
._Rezone Pt.
Twp .Lot 113,
Mr .& Mrs 0
~ H.C.GraV
1. Corfield ~
Keighan "THAT Council authorize the Clerk to proceed ~
with necessary arrangement with the Board of
Transport re: installation of gates and flashing 'Civic
system on Stanley St. crossing south of McLeod :H.01i. day
Rd ."
Carried.
A discussion took place in respect to the proposal to acquire
the former H.E.P.C. road which connected Stanley Avenue to
Portage Road south of the Carborundum. The Chairman of Committee .~tion Taken
No. 4 stated that his committee had discussed this matter to some
degree and would bring in a complete report at a later date on
the matter.
MacBain
Corfield
"THAT we authorize the payment of the balance of
the 1962 Chamber of Commerce Industrial Grant
in the amount of $5,000.00."
Carried.
"THAT since the understanding between the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford and.
the Chamber of Commerce relative to the Tourist
Grant for 1962 was based on the actual dollars
collected from various Tourist Establishments i,
the industry, being matched dollar for dollar
with that actually received, that we request
confirmation in writing that the amount of
$14,753.O0 supposedly collected as shown in
their letter of July 5th is actual cash."
Industrial 2.
Grant
~arried.
"THAT Mr. Thomas A. Brant be congratulated on
having passed the Second Year Course Examination
and the fee be offered if Mr.' Brant is going to
take the Third Year Course."
Carried.
Tourist 3. Keighan
~rant. Scott
Scott
MacBain
Thomas Brant 4.
Pt. Messrs. Peter Calaguiro and John Slater were present at the meetin,
113 and addressed the Council in respect ~o the application to fezone
Part Twp.Lot 113 on Valley Way to permit the erection of apart-
menC buildings. Mr. Calaguiro acted as spokesman for the small
delegation and explained he lived ~asC of the proposed apartments
and the property owners within that vicinity had submit~ed a
petition to the Planning Board objecting to the rezoning. He
stated Che petitioners believed their names on the petition was
satis~acCory without indicating their individuaZ obJeoCtons.
His main objection to the rezoning was the fact that insufficien~
area would be provided for playground space for the children of
the proposed building. Reeve Mitchelson explained that this
matter would come before a Hearing of The Ontario Municipal Board
at which time any objectors could express their opposition to the
rezoning.
A letter was presented to Council.from Mr. & Mrs. H.C.Gray of
1802 Leonard Ave. wherein they advised they would be interested
in purchasing the property fromerly used by the Stamford Public
utilities Commission for the water tank. Council requested that
the copy of this letter be forwarded to the Stamford District ..
Board of Education to determine if they are interested in
acquiring this property. If the said Board is interested,'the
matter will be referred to Committee No. 4 for recommendation.
5. Bearss
Keighan
~THAT Monday, August 6th be declared as Civic
Holiday in the Township of Stamford and the
Municipal Offices remain closed on this day."
Carried.
The followinK action was taken in respect to items on the ARenda:
U..n~eE ~eEoXts of CommitteeS;
Items O and P were filed,
Item Q was referred to Committee No. 1.
U_n~er Petitions & Communic~t!oRsi
Items 1, 3 & 10 were tabled,
Items 5, 8, 9, 11, 13 and 16 were filed,
Item 14 was referred to Committee No. 1,
Item 15 was referred to Committee No. 4.
~ 6. Scott
; Corfield
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on July 30th
at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hours P. M.
Clerk
38. A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, July 30t~, 1962
A. A. Macm,inDep,,cy ,eeve
R. F. Keighan Councillor
'H. R. Potter Councillor
W. G. Scott Councillor
· Hinutes
Oakwood Sub.
Reg.Pl.228
St.George
Serbian
Orthodox
Church
Clarke
~Ceele
Thorold-
Garner
Watermain
'petition
1. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held July 16th
and 17th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Mr. Jos. Montgomery of the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Dept.
was present at the meeting and addressed Council in respect to
the Oakwood Industrial Subdivision, registered as Plan 228. He
stated that an offer to purchase had been signed on July 28th,
1962 for Lots 5 and 6. Lot 5 would be used by the purchaser for
an office and showroom site, and Lot 6 for a factory, for the
manufacture of a plastic coating. The plant to be approximately
6,000 Sq. ft. in size. He stated that the new factory would
employ 5 to 10 men to start. In respect to the construction
of a roadway into the subdivision by the Corporation, Mr.Montgome:
was asked to advise the principals of the company that the Corp~
oration would not begin the construction of the road until the
plant was under construction.
Mr. John Clement was present at the meeting and addressed Couneilj
on behalf of his clients, the officials of the St.George Serbian
Orthodox Church who were also present at the meeting. Mr.Clement
explained that the Church was the owner of some 28~ acres of land
at the south-west intersection of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road
which property is zoned Agricultural with the exception of a stri
of land measuring 50' x 393' frontlug on Lundy's Lane which is
zoned as Tourist Commercial. He stated that his clients would
like to use the northerly portion of their lands for a tenting
and travel trailer site for the accommodation of tourists. In
considering the matter, it was mentioned that there were no press.
regulations governing travel trailer and tent sites. Mr. Clement-
stated that his clients realized that it would not be possible .
to start operations this year, in view of the re-zoning required,
but were anxious to be able to commence operating in the spring :
of 1963. The following resolution was then submitted:
2. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the application of St.George Serbian
Orthodox Church with regard to the rezoning of
the Serbian Picnic grounds be referred to our
Planning Board requesting them to study and
report the possible rezoning Of this area and
to work with our Solicitors to prepare a dr~fc
by-law in regard to the operation of travel
trailer camps and tents."'
Carried.
Mr. Clarke Steele of 1583 Prince Edward Ave. was present at the
meeting in respect to his application for a H~wker & Pedlar lice~
to sell tinned potato chips manufactured by a Toronto firm from
door to door in the Township. A~Cer consideration it was decided
to refer the matter to Committee No. 2 and Mr. Steele was so
advised.
Two groups were present aC the meeting in respect to the reporc~
Committee No. 5 concerning the proposed waCennain to service the
Thorold Stone Road-Garner Road area. Mr. J. T. Burnett acted as
spokesman for the group in favour of the main, and Mr. R.Sanders~
CO the ms n. To assist
acted as spokesman for the group opposed
the Council, large plans had been prepared indicating by colouts
Chose in favour and those opposed to the main. Another plan
indicated the layout of the Township watex~ain sysCemo
let
ion
In presenting his case, Mr. Burnerr made the followin~ remarks:
1. That the matter had been under consideration for some while.
and that Committee No. 5 had made a very thorough study.
2. That the problem was only one of procedure as to how the
recommendations of the Committee could be implemented, and that
the passage of a Private Bill would provide the answer.
3. That his group were in favour of the main with full knowledge
of what it was likely to cost them.
4. Referred to the report of the Health Unit concerning the
quality of the water, which indicated a considerable degree of
hardness and a high iron content.
5. In addition to the quality of the water, advised that another "
problem was insufficient pressure. !'
6. In respect to the costs for the main, other than the amount
to be paid by the owners under the local improvement act, that
the burden for same would be placed temporarily on the entire
Township, but at such time as the lands were developed, the cost
of the work would then be recovered.
7. Stated that Council had control over all areas of the Township
by way of the Declaration of Policy and the construction of a
watermain would not necessarily mean that a new subdivision would
be developed in the area.
In speakinR for his Rroun, Mr. Sanderson made the followin~ remarks
1. That serviced lots had been available in other parts of the
Township, but ~aC the owners had chosen country living in this
area.
2. Quoted certain sections of the Declaration of Policy dealing
with the in-filling policy of Council and mentioned that if a
watermain were to be constructed, it could open up an area for
subdivision purposes which would otherwise have been considered
premature.
3. Stated that the water from the wells was sufficient for the
absorption quality of the ground, and stated if a main was put in
it could result in the same situ tion as is experie.ced in other
septic tank areas of the Township. In particular, he referred to
the smaller sized lots on Thorold Stone Rd., and stated they would
only be aggravated by an unlimited supply of Twp water.
4. Suggested that the Township was not in a position financially
to assume this tmneeded debt,
5. Advised that if a Private Bill was proceeded with, that his
group would oppose it in front of the Private Bills Committee.
6. Stated that the following equipment would take care of the
condi~ons complained of: a sand filter, a water softener and a
Thorold-
.. Garner
Watermain
Petition
Private
Bill ..
i licenses
1
After the two presentations, the matter was discussed by members
of Council.
The following resolution was then submitted, which was moved by
Councillor Potter and seconded by Councillor Cotfield. Before th
resolution was voted on, Councillor Cotfield declared that he
would decline to second the motion and it was subsequently second
by Councillor Bearss:
3. Potter
Bearss
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.5 dated
July 25th in respect to the construction of a
watermain on Thorold Stone Rd. from Kalar Rd.
to Garner Rd. and on Garner Rd. from Thorold
Stone Rd. to the north limit of Reg.Plan 186,
and as recommended, Council proceed with the
preparation of a private Bill embodying the con.
ditions as included in the committee's report 0f
Oct.27th,1961, and that the cost of the Bill be
charged to the proposed construction account."
_Re~o_rd_ed_v~t~ Ee~u~s~e~b_Y_C~u~ci--l~°E ~°Ef!e!dl
Ayes: Corfield, Potter, Bearss
Naye~:. Mitchelson, MacBain, Keighan, Scott.
Lost.
After the above resolution had been submitted, a further dis-
cussion took place concerning the responsibility of the payment
for a private Bill if it was turned down; what the breakdown of
the costs for the work would be; and the need for a survey from
an independent engineering firm. It was also pointed out that
no new factors would be brought out at the time the Private Bill
was heard, and all the facts should pe secured before this stage.
The following resolution was then submitted and passed:
4. MacBain
Scott
"THAT our Engineer be empowered to arrange to
obtain the services of an independent engineer-
ing consulting firm to investigate the present
water service on Thorold. and Garner Roads so as
to give the Council all information necessary
to help them decide the necessity for water
from the Township water system and in particular
to answer the question as to why some homeowners
in the area are-having problems and some are not
but the Engineer is not to employ the consulting
firm until he obtains figures as to-the cost
thereof and its employment is accepted by Counci
Carried.
In concluding the matter, Reeve Mitchelson asked reassurance from
both groups chat any .consulting firm engaged would receive their
full co-operation.
5. MacBain
"THAT the report of the Deputy Clerk re: licenses
dated July 30th, 1962 be accepted and rile
licenses issued."
Carried.
.Inst.
:ion
rol
D .Hinchliffe
5787 N~chols
~^tion taken~
Cotfield
Scott
Potter
Bearss
"THAt we accept the report of Comm.No.4 dated
July 23rd, 1962 in respect to the convention fort
the Canadian Institute on Pollution Control to be
held from Oct.7th to llth, and that the members
of Committee No. 4, the Engineer, and a member
of the Engineering staff and as many other
members of Council as possible be authorized to
attend this convention."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.5 dated July
23rd, 1962 in respect to the construction of g.
relief sewermain on Lapp St. from the south limi.t
of the sewermain on Windermere Rd. to th~ proposed
sewer to be constructed on Dorchester Road, at an
estimated cost of $1,512.40, and that this work
be undertaken as the first project under the 1962-
63 winter works program, and that all costs be
charged to the 1962 sewer account."
Carried.
Mr. D. H~chliffe of 5787 Nichols Lane was present at the meeting
and addressed the Council in respect to the recent oiling of his
street, off Beechwood oa . He stated that he also re resented
Mr. W. Bean and Mr. E~o&~s. He advised that the wor{ had been
had not noticed the condition of the road due Co the late hour.
He explained that a lares quantity of oil had been used which had
noC only made a mess of his car, but had been tracked into his
home, causinE considerable damage. The Engineer explained that
b~ker oil was co~only used for dust control and suggested that
Mr. Hinchltffe could lay a claim against the contractors for the
d~age caused. The Engineer also a~itted that the oil could
have been laid too heavily, which might have resulted from the
fac~ that a To~ship Inspector had not been available to inspect
the work. It was also mentioned by members of Council that they
did not feel that contractors should work after hours when a
Township Inspector was not available.
The followinz action was taken in respect to items on.~he A~enda:
U_n d_eE &eEor_c~ o._f._Co_mm_i&t e_el
Item A1 was referred to Committee No. 2,
Item A -(Application for Victualling license from Women's Auxiliary
of G.N.B.A. was referred to Committee No.5)
All items on the agenda not dealt with will be considered at a
specialmeeting to be held July 31st, at 4 p.m."
Carried.
~ 8 · MacBain
-.'., Roarss
~ty 30,1962
~THAT we adjourn to meet again at 4:00 p.m.
July'31st, 1962."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
:, ~ ~ .,, . . HOur P.,M.
Deputy C
9 ·
Present
Purpose
Chairman
Littered
Properties
Tennis
courts at
Mitchelson
& Houck ~ks.
Pt .it .158,
wading pool
:.': & swimmin~
.;
aeeve
A Special Meeting of Council was held l~xesday, July 31st, 1962
at 7:30
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The meeting was called for the purpose of completing items on
agenda of July 30th, 1962.
Deputy Reeve MacBain acted as Chairman in the absence of Reeve
Mitchelson.
1. Cotfield
.Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.4 dated Jul
20th, 1962 in respect to littered properties,
complaint slips 4058 and 4073, and the owners of
the properties be requested to clean up their
properties in accordance with the provisions of
the Township's anti-litter by-law."
2. Potter
Cotfield
3. Potter
Bearss
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.5 dated July
25th,1962 in respect to the construction of two
sets of tennis courts at the W.L.Houck Park and
two sets at the E.E.Mitchelson Park, and that the
Engineer be authorized to proceed with the con-
strut,ion of the negessary drainage facilities
and stone base course therefor."
Carried.
"THAT we accept in principle the report of Comm.
No.5 dated July 23rd, 1962 in respect to the
proposed purchase of property known as part of
Iat ~158 as outlined in the sketch attached to
the report, for swimming pool and wading pool
purposes from accumulated funds in the Public
Purpose fund, and that Council authorize the
Solicitor to prepare the appropriate type of
option ledlea,inS a purchase price of $3500.00
for the property if the option is exercised; the
deposit with the option to be not more than
.$50.00; the option to contain a condition that
it is subject to the municipality being able to
.uccessfullyne,otiate options to
.the owners of Blocks ~A~, ~B! and
on the sketch; the Engineer be authorized to
=obtain appraisals on Blocks ~A~, ~B* and ~C~
during the term of the option; the term of which
shall be for 90 days; the deposit of ~50.00 or
less to be applied on the purchase price in the
event the option is exercised."
Carried.
At this point in the meeting, the Reeve arrived at the meeting
resrmed the chair,
;tered
nder-
?011ution
Control
plant
Sewer
~0adw~y-
Stanle~ &
P0rta~e
4. Keighan
Bearss
5. Corfield
Bearss
6. Cotfield
Bearss
7. Cotfield
Keighan
Westlane 8. Scott
HiRhschool Potter
Tender -
Firemen * s
-~auipment
9. Scott
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of the Bldg.Inspector
in respect to the littered condition of Lot 5,.
Reg.Plan 185 on the East side of Kalar Road, and
that the owner of this property be requested to
clean it up in accordance with the provisions of
the Township anti-litter by-law."
Carried·
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.4 dated July
27th,1962 in respect to the report of H.G.Acres &
cCo.Ltd. wherein they recommended that the tender
for the Stamford-Niagara Pollution Control Plant
No.l, Contract 3 be awarded to Pigott Constr~tion
to.Ltd., at the quoted price of $2,938,237. being
the lowest tender submitted; and that Chuncil
adopt this report, and · at the tender be awarded
to Pigott Construction to.Ltd. in conjunction with
the City of Niagara Falls, and that we make
immediate application to the Ont.Municipal Board
for approval to undertake the work."
Carried.
"THAT We accept the report of Comm.No.4 dated July
27th,1962 in respect to the proposed Stamford
Interceptor Contracts 2A and 2B, and the report
of the Joint Pollution Control Committee, and as
recommended, Council adopt the report, thereby
awarding Contract 2A for the Stamford Interceptor
to George Wimpey & to.Ltd., and Contract 2B to
Bohna-Litwin Engineering Ltd., both being the
lowest bids submitted, and that immediate appli-
cation be made to the Ontario Municipal Board for
final approval of this project."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Twp.Engineer
dated July 27th,1962 in respect to the proposed
roadway between Stanley Avenue and Portage Rd.,
south of Cdn.Carborundum property, and as reco-
mmended, that Council take steps to acquire a 86'
road allowance along the route of the former
H.E.P.C. haulage road."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.3 dated July
27th,1962 in respect to the matter concerning
Westlane High 8uhool."
Carried.
"TMAT we accept the report of Comm.No.3 dated July
27th,1962 in respect to the tenders received for
equipment for the permanent firemen of the
Township, and,hat as recommended, the tender of
Marshall s Men s Shop be accepted bein8 the
lowest tender received, in the total amount of
$1843.75."
Carried.
Littered
properties
Town &
Country
pump station
NO vacancy
sign8
Complaints
of tourists
Tourist
.G, rant
10. Cotfield
Keighan
11. Potter
Cotfield
12. MacBale
Keighan
13. .MacEsin
Scott
14. MacBain
Bearss
15. MacBain
.,.Co~field
"THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Engineer
dated July 20th, 1962 in respect to six litter,
properties, and the recommendations made by the
Engineer in each case, and in respect to the
property at 628 Baldwin Avenue, that the Townsh:
take action to have this property cleaned up
satisfactorily."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.5 dated Ju
30th,1962 in respect to the Town & Country
pumping station, and the tenders received for
Stations "N' and "~', and that the tender of
Charles Napier to.Ltd. be accepted for Selection
A, at the lump sure price of $9,023.13, and tender
of Canadian Fairbanks Morse Co.Ltd. for selectlot
BaC the lump sum price of $6,224.00."
Carried,
"THAT we accept the report of the Township Solicitl
dated July 18th,1962 in respect to the complaint
concerning the need for "no vacancy" signs at
tourist establishments, and because of the in-
formation contained in the report, that this
. be filed,at the present time."
Carried.
"THAT our Deputy Clerk be requested to write to
our Chamber of Commprce to ascertain if they have
received complaints from tourists as to the prac'
tics of certain tourist o~erators of displaying
"vacancf' signs when they in fact have
and then directing the tourist to other tourist
establishments and that the Chamber also be re-
quested to list any other complaints of tourists
in order that they may be reviewed by Council
action taken by Council to remedy the complaints
if it is within-the power of Council. so to do."
Carried.
"THAT we congratulate Mr. Cecil Lundy of the
Treasuretee Office on his .successful completion
of the second year of th~ Municipal Clerk and
Treasuretee Course, and that. Council authorizes
the payme~ of $60.00 for Mr. Luridyes third year
course."
.,. .Carried,
"THAT we authorize the payment of the Township's
portion of the Grant to the Tourist Committee
,th~ Chamber of Commerce in the amount of ~
due on the basis of the Chamber of Commerce
collection,of,S14,753.00."
Carried.
Roads- 16. MacBain
:fer St. Scott
"THAT Council grant the request of J.A.Climenha~e
Development Ltd. for the construction of roads on
Keiffer Street, within Plan 108, as per the agree-
ment the Township had with him in this respect."
Carried.
of 17. MacBain
.lie Keighan
"THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to the Clerk
of the City of Niagara Falls and request that at
the next joint Council meeting, the question of
the need for a survey of public housing require-
ments in our two municipalities be put on th~
agenda; the said survey if deemed necessary
be made by the Housing Branch of ~he Dept.of
Economics and Development."
Carried.
By-law 2778 i5. Corfield
Scott
By-law 2779 19. ]~otter
Scott
By-law 2781 20. Keighan
Bearss
R~-laW 2783
21, Bearss
Cotfield
bad 22. MacBain
construction Cotfield
~lan 228
"BY-LAW No. 2778, 1962. Being a by-law to provide ,.
for the sale of Lot 17, Registered Plan 160 to ;~:
Hastings Machine Tools Limited as. amended." Kead ,,
a first, second and third time and passed. ., :.
"BY-LAW No. 2779, 1962. Being a by-law to authorize
the execution of an agreement dated July 30th,
1962 between Vincent Kerrio-Germano Limited and
the Corporation of the Township of Stamford."
Read a first, second end third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No, 2781, 1962. A by-law to declare the
desirability of undertaking certain works as a
local improvement under the provisions of The
Local Improvement Act." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Being a by-law to authorii ":'..$
"BY'LAW No. 2783, 1962.
the Corporation to execute an A~reement dated the
30th day of July, 1962, between The Corporation
of the Township of Stamford, The Boyes Club of
Greater NiaSara and The Optimist Club of Niagara
Falls" Read a first~ second and third time and
passed.
"THAT we authorize the Engineer to proceed with
proposed has been commenced, the intention being
.... ~hat the road be completed shortly before the
building is completed in accordance with our
.agreement with the subdivider.n
Carried.
,t 49, 23..NacBain
8~ott
the road construction in Plan 228 when the buildinia;,.;~
"T~AT our Clerk be instructed to write to J. G.
Collins Real Estate Ltd. and inform them that an
industry is negotiating for the purchase of Lot
49, Plan 160 and we are unable to say at this time*
if the said transaction will be completed but that
in any event~ Council is of the opinion that our
industrial lots not to be used for service
clubs or since
were userS,'
Action Taken
~t t ourn
July 31,1962
Prese, n.%
Minutes.
Lioenses
The followin~ action was taken in respect to items on the A~enda:
Under Keports of Committees:
Item P was filed.
Under petitions & Communications:
Items 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 and 13 were filed,
Item 8 was tabled,
Item 10 was referred to Committee No. 4.
Under Unfinished Business:
Items 1 and 3 were tabled.
U_o d_er S_yZla_ws_:
Item 3 (By-law 2780) was tabled.
24. Bears8
Scott
"THAT we do now adjourn to me&t again on Aug.20,
1962 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour P · M.
Deputy Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Tuesday, August
at 7:30 p.m.
7th, 1962
E. E. Mitchelson
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. ~ott
Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. ~ott
Fott~r
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held on July
30th and July 31st, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
2. ~i~an
~ott
Kei an
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of Corm.No.2 dated
Aug.7th,1962 and the following accounts for the
period ending July 31st, 1962 be authorized for
paymen t:
General......... $318,598 · 55,
Roads..... · ..... 18,882.70,
Relief.......... 3,947.83 ."
Carried,
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
.following be approved and licenses granted:
A.8olose ,Horseshoe Fails Mo~el, 2609 Portage Rd,
, 8.= VloCualling (pop),
Roy & ~iea Cooke, Capri Mot. el, 1090 Montrose Rd,
Motel.'* .... ~ ,
-'" ' ' "' ' Carried.
.Steele
&
edlar
License.
Mr. C. Steele of 1583 Prince Edward Ave. was present at the
meeting in respect to his application for a H~wker & Pedlar 1Lcens~
The report of Committee No. 2 was then read in this respect. It
was explained to Mr. Steele that a license could not be granted,
since he would be operating his business from a Residential zone.
If he was to operate from an establishment in a Commercial zone,
a license could be granted.
4. Keighan
Potter
Suggestion 5.
R.Richardson
Public meetk~ 6.
Drainage
ditches
M.L.Perkins 7.
Tenders - 8.
watermains
Corfield
Scott
Corfield
Scott
Cotfield
Scott
Potter
Cotfield
9. Potter
Cotfield
"THAT the report of Comm.No.2 dated Aug.7th,1962
re: Hawker & Pedlar license application of Clarke
Steele be accepted."
Carried,
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.4 dated
August 7th, 1962 in respect to the suggestion
submitted by Twp.employee K. Richardson, and that
an award in the amount of $25.00 be made to this
employee."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No,4 dated
August 71h,1962 in respect to the holding of a
public meeting at the Township Hall at 8 p.m.
August 15th, 1962, to explain the proposal for
improving the drainage ditch lying north and
south of Thorold Stone Rd. between Dorchester Rd.
and Kalar Road, and that an advertisement be plac~
in the Evening Review to this effect."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.4 dated
August 7th, 1962 and a letter of congratulations
be forwarded to Mr. M. L. Perkins on his success-
ful completion of the 2 year correspondence course
in purchasing."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.5 dated
August 7th, 1962, and that as so recommended,
Tenders be received until 12 noon, Sept. 10th,
1962, for an 8" watermain on McLeod M. and Oak-
wood Drive, an 8" watermain on Freeman St. from
Dorchester Rd. to the E.L. Keg.Plan 113, and a
12" force main along Rolling Acres Crescent and
Thorold Stone Rd. from Block A, R.P. 214 to
Dorchester Rd."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.5 dated
August 7th, 1962 in respect to the construction
of side~alks, and Chat tenders be called for
sidewalks, to be reQeived up until 12 noon, 271h
AuguSt, 1962."
Carried.
Potter
Corf eld
"THAT we accept the report of Cone. No. 5 dated
,-Au&us,t .Yth, 1962 in respect Co the appointment
Mr. Lorne Declot:Co the A~ena Board."
Carried.
Concession
Stand-
G.N.B.A.
Tenders- 12.
vehicles
Bldg.Permits 13.
Pump Station 14.
R.P1.214
Engineering.
studies-
Thorold-
Garner &de.
Drainage
Ditches
Sewermain &
LaRoon
potter
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.5 dated
August 7th, 1962 in respect to the operation of
the concession booth at the W.L.Houck Park by
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Greater Niagara
Baseball Assoc."
Carried.
Cotfield
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No.4 dated
August 7th, 1962 in respect to Engineering
vehicles 9 and 19, and that as recommended, the
Engineer be authorized to call tenders for new
vehicles to replace these sedan deliveries."
Odd Fellows 18. Scott
Ta~ Day Potter
Scott
Potter
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Bldg. Inspector
for building permits issued in the month of July,
1962, in the amount of $324,800.00."
Scott
Potter
Carried.
mTHAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 1. dated
August 7th, 1962 in respect to the proposed
pumping station on Block "~', Keg. Plan 214 and
that the Engineer be authorized to proceed with
the necessary design work, calling of tenders,
etc. and that the Clerk be authorized to prepare
the necessary by-law to proceed with this work,"
I.H.Venn 20.
Scott
KeiShan
Scott
Potter
Scott
Potter
19. Corfield
Potter
Corfield
Bears,
Sewer 21. Scott
rental Keighan
Carried. By-law 2782 22.
Potter
Scott
"THAT we accept the repor~ of Comm.No. 1 dated
.August 7th, 1962 in respect to the Engineering
studies to be carried out in the Thorold Stone-
Garner Road area, and the five step8 outlined in
the report be carried out in respect to the
Of wells in this area, and that any reference
an independent engineering consulting firm in
resolution No. 4 in the minutes of Council dated
July 30th, 1962 be not acted on because of the
cost involved."
Carried.
~8tin~ 23. Keighan
Tools Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 1 dated
· August 7th, 1962 in respect to improvement to
drainage ditches in certain' urban parts of the
municipality and that any work done to improve
existing ditches for storm flow, purposes, appur'
tenantes and trunk over size of storm sewer be
charged to the entire sewer area,.in accordance
with past policy."
Carried,
H~C agree-
ment,Inter-
"THAT we accept the report of Comm.No. 1 dated
Au~.7th, 1962 in respect Co the Montrose Road
and Badger Road sewermain and temporary lagoon,
and Chat the Engineer be authorized to proceed
wi-th the necessary field work and' design and t0
~or the undertaking of the constz~..cCion
"THAT the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Humanitarian
Service of the Greater Niagara be granted per-
mission to conduct a Tag Day in the Township on
September 8th, 1962."
Carried.
"THAT Mrs. Ettinger be given permission to remove
a tree in front of Lot 308, Reg.Plan 40 at her
own risk and expense in order to permit a house
to be moved onto this lot."
Garried.
"THAT a letter ef appreciation be forwarded to
Mr. W. H. Venn for his co-operation and assistance
to the Township of Stamford while he served as
District Municipal Engineer for the Hamilton
district."
Carried.
"THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to enter
into a Sewer Rental Agreement on behalf of the
Corporation withAlbert and Margaret Stewart
respecting sewer services to Mr. Stewart's
property on Drummond Road, at a charge of $17.24
per year for a period of 15 years,"
taken
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2782, 1962. A by-law to provide for
the sale of Lot 17, Registered Plan 160 to
Hastings Machine Tools Limited." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"THAT notwithstanding a resolution passed by
Committee No. 1 on July 23rd, 1962 to sell Lot
Registered Plan 160, for a price of $1660.00 to
Hastings Machine Tools Limited that the purchase
price for the said lot be $1730.00 and the By-law
and other records be changed accordingly."
Carried.
24. Cotfield
Bearss
"THAT we approve of the draft agreement between
the H.E.P.C. and the Township of Stamford for a
30; easement for the Township Interceptor sewer
enclosed in H.E.P.C. letter dated July 26th, 1962 t .'~
and that we request the approval of Hydro to pro-
ceed with the installation of the Interceptor
sewermain at this time, pending the completion
and execution of 'the formal agreement."
Carried.
The following action was taken in resec to item on t e aenda'
Kn~eX.&ego_=tA gf_Cgmm_i~Ce_e~t
ltem D was referred Co Committees-2 and 4 for ,
Action Taken
Cont* d
Adjourn
Kiwanis Club
Proposal
Pres.en.t
Minutes
~n~eEEeEi~i~n~ ~ Comm_un!c~t!on_sl
Items l, 2,'6 were ordered tabled,
Items 3 and 9 were referred to Committee No.
Items 7, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 16 were filed.
25. Bearss
Scott
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Aug.20,
1962 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
After adjournment, the Council met in committee of the whole and
discussed the proposal of the Kiwanis Club of Niagara Palls
establish a Kiwanis Village for the purpose of providing housing
for senior citizens with limited income. Mr. J. D. H. Mackenzie
was in attendance by invitation and he was advised that the
ment Department had calculated the assessment of land~he. two
~partment building units at $24,050. The real property taxes on
this assessment, using the 1962 mill rate would work out at
$1,524.77. Mr. Mackenzie stated that a limited dividend company
would have to increase the rental for the apartments
$100.00 a year or $8.00 per month to provide full payment of
taxes. He pointed out that if the Municipality requires the full
amount of taxes to be paid, it might bring the renta~ out of the
low rental category. After considerable discussion of the matter
members of Council agreed to take the following action:
1. Arrange for a joint meeting with the City Council and suggest
that the two municipalities undertake to underwrite the cost of
services of which the 1962 payment is estimated at approximately
$8,000.00, and that consideration be given to making a grant to
the Club each year for approximateIF 50% of the taxes.
2. That the Township Solicitor be requested to check the Munici
A~t to determine the legality of making a grant to a limited
dividend company established for senior citizens, together with
an opinion as to the right of a municipality to exempt housing
for senior citizens from Municipal taxes.
-There being no further business the meeting of the committee of
the whole adaourned.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour P.M.
2
ve
A Regular Meeting of Council Was held Monday, Au 0in, 1962
at 7.30 D.m.
E.g. Mitchelson
E, Bearss
g. Cotfield
R.F. Keighan
H.R. Potter
W.G. Soott
Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillist
Counoillor
Counoillor
l, Bearss
"T~AT the minutes of the meetlnS held August 7th
~962 be adopted as printed,
Carried.
NonCross Road
Delegation
n~s
Several persons .were present at the meeting on behalf
of the residents of MortCross Road south of Lundy's Lane,
in respect to the letter and petition submitted on the
following matters:
1. The opposition of the property owners to the application
of St. George's Serbian Orthodox Church for permission to
operate a camping and trailer site at their property on the
west side of MortCross Rd., south of Lundy~s Lane.
2. The various disturbances created by:
a) the operation of the Serbian Picnic Grounds,
b) the many activities carried on at the Picnic Grounds."
Mr. Jos. Pendykoski of 2083 Montrose Rd., acted as spokesman
and stated that the signatures on the petition represented
100% of the adjoining and area owners adjacent to the
Serbian Picnic Grounds. Mr. Pendykoski pointed out that
the roadway leading to the Grounds was not an established
road, but was acreally a residential lot, over which a great
deal of traffic passed, and the resulting dust conditions
were very bad. He stated that as many as 500 to 600 cars
aCtended some of the gatherings. Mr. Pendykoski also asked
for clarification of the zoning in this area. He stated
that the residents had purchased lots in a Registered Plan of
Subdivision, but now understood that their area was zoned
Agricultural. It was explained to Mr. Pendykoski that when
By-Law No. 2350 was passed, the area West of Montrose Road
was zoned as Agricultural because it was an area where
essential services could not be supplied. In addition to
the explanation, the Clerk advised that he would send a
letter to Mr. Pendykoski e~plaining the zoning matter in
more detail. After consideration of the petition it was
decided that item 1 would be considered along with the
Churches application for re-zoning, and that item 2 would
be referred to Committee No. 4 for consideration.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee
No, 2 dated Aug 17, 1962 and the following
accounts for the period ending Aug.15,1962
be authorized for payment:
General ................... $375,321.35
Roads. .................... 62,756,05
Relief ..... . .............. 7,329.47
Carried.
2. Keighan
Corfield
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re:
licenses dated Aug.17th, 1962 and the
licenses be issued.
Carried.
3. Keighan
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3
dated August 13ch, 1962, and the Public
Utilities Commission be requested to install
a street light at the entrance to Baden-
,~ow~ P~rk .qn Kalar Road.
Carried.
4-.. Scott
Potter
Drainage
Ditch
plumbing
Conv...__~.
5. Carfield
Scott
6. Carfield
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No 4 dated
August 17th, 1962 in respect to the public
meeting held on August 15th in respect to
improvements to a drainage ditch along
Thorold Stone Rd., from the Queen Elizabeth
Way through to Kalar Road."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated August 16th, 1962 in respect to the
ant. Assoc. of plumbing Inspectors &
Affiliates to be held in Kingston on Sept.
25th to 28th, and as recommended, Mr. W.K.
partisan, the plumbing Inspector, be
authorized to attend."
Carried.
By-law
2786
By-law
2787
By-law
2788
By-law
2789
5%-Pla%
229·
7, Keighan
Sco~t
"THAT the verbal report of Committee No. 2
in respect to an appraisal of the value of
5% of the lands in Registered Plan 229 be
approved, and the amount of the 5% condition
f~r public purposes be established and
approved at $1,290.O0 being the average of the
two appraised prices received, and that
application for approval be made to the
Department of Municipal Affairs in accordance
with the provisions of the planning Act."
Carried.
By-law
2790
By-law
~736
Sign.
382Z
L.La~
8. Keighan
Cotfield
T,ax,i
.Licenses
9. Keighan
Potter
~v-Law
2784
10. Potter
Keighan
11. Potter
Scott
"THAT the letter from Eugene Jeremias requesting
a permit to erect a sign at 3827 Lundy~s Lane
be received and th~ recommendation of Committee
No. 2 that he be permitted to erect a 4 square
foot sign, permitted under ouT Sign. By-Laws be
approved."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the verbal recommendation of
-Committee No. 2 and that the letter from the
Chamber of Commerce suggesting the establish-
merit of an independent commission to supervise
.the issue of taxi and tour guide licenses in
the Greater NiaSara Area, be filed.
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2784, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of two A~reements between The
Canadian National Railway Company and the
Corporation of the Township of Stamford." Kead
a first,.aeeond and third time and passed,
"BY-hAW No. 2785, 1962. A By-law to amend. By'l
No. 2713, 1962," Read a first, second and third
time and passed,
Rive~
;Realty
Services
Car field
Keighan
Reighan
Bearss
Bearss
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2786, 1962. A By-law to authorize"
the execution of a Grant of Easement." Read
a first, second and third time and passed·
"BY-LAW No. 2787, 1962. Being a By-law author-
izing the execution and delivery of Deed."
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2788, 1962. Being a By-law author-
izing the execution and delivery of Contract
with George Wimpey & Co. Limited re: Intercep-
tor Sewer and other works." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
Bearss
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2789, 1962. Being a By-law author-
izing the execution and delivery of Contract
with Pigart Construction Company Limited re:
Sewerage Disposal Plant." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
Scott
Potter
"BY-LAW No. 2790, 1962. Being a By-law author-
izing the execution and delivery of Contract
with Bohna-Litwin Engineering Limited re:
Three Pumping Stations." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
lye
Scott
Potter
"BY-LAW No. 2736, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the construction of an interceptor sewer and
a sewage treatment plant." Read a third time
and passed.
Scott
Bearas
"THAT the request of River Realty Development
Ltd., as per letter of Aug. 15/62 be granted
and that the solicitor draft reply to the
company notifying the~ that the authorization
does not constitute any waiver by the Corpora-
tion of their rights for the full payment of
subdivision services for part 2 of this sub-
division before development is permitted in
part 2."
Carried.
The following action wastaken in respect to it.em~ on the A~enda:
~nder Reports of C~ittees:.
Reports D and E were filed.
Under Petitions & Co~=~unications|.
Item 1 was referred to the Solicitor and Committee 1,
Item 2 was referred to Co~,uittee No, 4,
Item 3 was referred Co ~he Solicitor and Clerk,
Item 4, 9, 10, 12 were Tabled,
Items 5, 6, 7, 11 were Filed,
Item 8was referred ~o ComsiCtee No. ~.
AdJourn 19.
Bears8
Scott
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Sept.
1962 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the
Reeve."
Carried.
5
Meeting Adj ourned
Survey 6. Cotfield
Scott
Hour: P .m ·
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Tuesday, September 4th, 1962
at 7:30 p.m.
F,inance 2.
Appraisals 3.
Plan 160
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. Macgain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Scott
Potter
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held Aug. 20th,
1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Potter
Scott
"THAT we accept th~ report of Committee No. 2
dated Sept. 4th, 1962 and the following accounts
for the period ending Au~. 31st, 1962 be
authorized for payment:
General....... ...... $368,913.30,.
Roads ....... . ....... 23,665.62,
Relief ..... ......... 902.85."
at 7. Corfield
Taylor Bearss
Street
,nt.Cemetery 8.
Asset .Cony.
aping 9. Potter
;tation- Bearss
'OWn
mntry Sub.
E.Mitdekn 10. Potter
!ark Bearss
Corfield
Bearss
Laneway off
Leonard Ave.
Serbian Pie- 5.
nit Grounds
Potter
Scott
Co,field
Scott
Co,field
~ott
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
Sept. 4th, 1962 and authorize the Clerk to secut
appraisals from two realty firms in respect to
the balance of the lots available for sale in
Reg, Plan 160."
Ca,tied.
"THAT we accept. the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Sept· 4th, 1962 and the laneway into S.C.I. o£f
Leonard Ave. be turned over to the Stamford
District Bd. of Education for their usage and
they be requested Co maintain same, subject to
~aCer easements, if required."
Carried.
LC.I.Foot- ll. Potter
nil Team Bearss
idewalk 12. Potter
~ Co,field
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated J.
Sept. 4th, 1962 re: toadpay into Berbian Picnic :~aw 2780
Grounds and the Mere of these grounds be
requested to place bunker.ot~ on the roadway ~o~,
dust control." ,.,, ~-
Carried.
13. Keighan · Bears0
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Sept. 4th, 1962 re: tenders for two survey ,
vehicles and that we purchase two Ford Falcon 78A
sedan deliveries from Victoria Motors at a net
price of $4,825.00, trading in our present two
1959 vehicles." .."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Sept. 4th, 1962 and Mr. Sutton of 2540 Ta~lor St.
be advised that both trees are on his property
and therefore permission of the Townbhip is not
necessary for their removal."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of ConMe. No. 5 dated
Aug. 31st, 1962 and that the Chairman of Comm.
No. 5 and one member of the Engineering Dept. be
authorized to attend the Ontario Cemeteries Assoc.
Convention scheduled for Kitchener from Sept.30th
to Oct. 3rd incl."
Carried.
4,
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
· Sept. 4th, 1962 re: pumping station at Town &
Country Subdivision and that tenders be called
for this pumping station, to be received up until
12 noon, Sept. 24th, 1962."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
Sept. 4th, 1962 re: opening of E. E. Mitchelson
Park and all members of Council and officials be
invited to attend."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
. Sept. 4th, 1962 re: use of A. G. Bridge and W.L.
Houek Parks by Stamford Collegiate Football Team
and permission be granted to the team to use these
parks and that arrangements for this usage be
made with the Township Engineer."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
. !t-i'
Sept. 4th, 1962 re: sidewalk tenders for 1962 and
the 'sidewalk contract be awarded to vl.cent Kerrb-
Germane Ltd,, m d that because of the lateness of
the season, permission be granted to the Engineer
to proceed with the construction work as quickly
as possible."
Carried,
"BY-LAW No, 2780, 1962. Being a by-law to amend
By-law 2.530 as amended," Read a first and second
time"
B~law 2791
1~.' Potter
Cotfield
"BY-LAW No. 2791, 1962. A by-law to authorize
improvements and extensions to the sewage works
in Stamford Sewer Area." Read a first and
time.
ourn
By-law 2792
By-law 2793
By-law 2794
By-law 2795
By-law 2796
By-law 2797
15. MacBain
Cotfield
16. MacBain
Keighan
17. Macgain
Scott
18. Cotfield
Macgain
19. Potter
Bearss
"BY-LAW No. 2792, 1962. A by-law to authorize
the execution and delivery of certain Deeds of
Land." Read a first, second and third time and
passed.-
"BY-LAW No. 2793, 1962. A by-law to authorize
the execution of an agreement between Central
Mortgage & Housing Corporation and the Corpora-
tion of the Township of Stamford." Read a first
second and third time and passed.
ISept.4,1962
43.
"BY-LAW No. 2794, 1962. A by-law to authorize
execution of an A~reement with the Central Mort-
gage and Housing Corporation respecting Sewerage
Treatment Plant." Read a first, second and
time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2795, 1962. A by-law to dedicate
certain lands as Public Highway." Read a firs
seoond and third time and passed.
20. Potter
Bearss
Condolences 21. Bearss
S~ott
"BY-LAW No. 2796,'1962. A by-law to authorize
the execution of a Watermain Contract with
Brothers Limited." Read a first, second and
time and passed.
Ion
le~oning
"BY-LAW No. 2797, 1962. A by-law to authorize ,Pplicat-
the execution of a Sewermain Contract with Damas_%n
Brothers Limited." Read a f~irst, second and
third time and passed.
:anadian
chool
"THAT a letter of condolence be sent to the fami ~
of the late IL W. ~orro~a~an."
Carried.
A~tion taken ~he following action was taken in respect to items on the AKenda:
Un_de_t ReEoEts _o~_Co_mm_i t_te_e_8:
l~ems L, M, N and 0 were tabled.
U_nd_er_ P_e_tit_io_ns_ ~ Co_mm_uniea_ti_onsl
lteesl and 3 were t~bled,
Items 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 were filed,
Item 5 was referred to a Joint Council Meeting On Sept. 18th.
~C
iulage Rd.
2 .
Scott
Bearss
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
September 10th, 1962 at 7:30 p.m. or at the
call of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour 11:45 P.M.
.... ~ ierk'
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, September 10th,
at 7.30 p.m.
1. MacBain
Cotfield
1962
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Corfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held Sept.
1962 be adopted as printed."
4th,
Carried.
Councillor Cotfield, Chairman of Committee No. 4 presented a
cheque for $25.00 to Mr. Russell Richardson for his fine suggest-
ion which would be beneficial to the Township. Members of
Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Richardson for his
suggestion.
Mr. Nick Cuviello artended the meetinE in respect to a rezoning
application. The Reeve advised that a report was expected from
the Plannir~ Board at the next meeting of Council in respect to
this application.
Mr. Keith L. Gregory of Canadian School Studios artended the meet-
ing in respect to his application for a Photographers license to
take pictures of the students in the various Township schools.
Mr. Gregory explained his operations and advised that the students
were not obligated to purchase the pictures if they did not wish
After discussion, Council tabled the application until additional
information could be secured from the Board of Education and also
to determine if local Photographers do this type of work.
2. .MacBalm
'Co~field "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re:
licenses dated Sept. 10th, 1962 and the
licenses be issued with the exception of the
Keith L. Gregory application.,,
3. Cotfield
Bearss
Carried,
"THAT we accept the report of Ceaih No. 4 dated
Sept. 10th, 1962s re: HEPC Haulage Rd. South of
,lant between and and
· to ha~e tht
made in ~ect to .the land
Towni
Soap 4. Cotfield
Box Scott
Derb.y
Reid's 5. Cotfield
Salvage SdatC
Yard
Winter 6. Potter
Works Corfield
Programme
Storm 7. Potter
Sewers Cotfield
Town &
Country
Subdivision
Asphalting 8. Potter
E.E.M and Beqrss
W.L.H. Parks
Sewer & Water 9. Potter
Wills St.' Bearss
BIde.Permits 10.
Keighan
Bearse
"THAT we accept the report of Cot... No. 4 dated
Sept. 10, 1962 and the Optimist Club be granted
permission to hold their Soap Box Derby on Oct
13th and the necessary barricades be erected
also that the Optimist Club be requested to use
whitewash rather than paint for marking the
on Drummond Rd."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Sept. 10th in respect to Reid's Salvage Yard
a license be granted to F. W. Reid for 1962."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
Sept. 7th, 1962 and that cou..encement be made
a winter works programme with a crew of about
men and also that the Engineer be authorized
prepare costs in respect to the projects listed
in the report and to prepare applications for
Provincial approval under the winter works
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
Sept. 7th, 1962t re: storm sewers in Town &
Subdivision and that ~amore's contract be
as permitted by the specifications, to cover
construction of storm sewers for Stages 2, 3
4 of this subdivision, when money for =hess
services is received."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Cof~i. No. 5 dated
Sept. 7, 1962 and the Engineer be authorized t0
call for tenders for the asphalting of the E. E
Mitchelson and W. L. Houck Parks for the purp0s
of tennis courts."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of COLd. No. 5 dated
Sept. 7, 1962 in respect to the construction of
sewer & water mains on Wills St. and in view of
the fact that the Job is small and the calling
of tenders would add to the cost that Damore'e
contract be extended to cover this work subJecz
· to ~he approval of the subdivider."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the reportof ~he Building
Inspeotor for Building Permits issued in the
~month of August, 1962 in the amount of
,~,620,738.00."' '
~ Carried.
Binns
'lyers '
2780
2798
ate H.
:ilty.
Band
Performance
,mendment s
:o Declara-
,aFiesta
2e
3e
5.
7e
8 e
9e
MacBain
Keighan
Cotfield
Bearss
MacBain
Keighan
Keighan
Potter
Potter
Bearss
Bearss
Cotfield
Cotfield
Keighan
Potter
Cotfield
MacBain
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 1 dated
Sept. 10, 1962 and approve of the sale of Lot 40,
Plan 160 to Mr. Norman Binns at the appraised
value and the necessary by-law be prepared for
submission to Council."
Carried.
"THAT the tender for watermains be awarded to
Damore Bros. Ltd. being the lowest tender as per "
report K."
Carried.
"THAT we purchase an advertisement-i~ the Flyers
Program at a cost of $60.00."'
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2780, 1962. A by-law to amend By-law
2530 as amended." Read a third time and passed.
Recor~ded vote:
A~ Councillors Corfield, Keighan, Bearss,
Scott, Potter, Reeve Mitchelson.
Nayes: Deputy Reeve MacBain.
"BY-lAW No. 2798, 1962· A by-law to authorize
the execution of an agreement dated September
10th, 1962 between the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford and Vincent Kerrio-Germano
Limited." Read a first, second and third time
and passed.
"THAT a letter of condolence be sent to the
family of the late Herschel Lamb."
Carried.
"THAT a letter of thanks be sent to the leader
of the Kilty Band for the fine performance given
by them at the openin~ of the E. E. Mitchelson
Park on Sa~, Sept. 8th."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the suggested recommendation to
the Declaration of Policy re: Subdivisions,
submitted by the Solicitor in his letter of
September lOth and the following sections be
added to the Declaration: 5(e), 5(f), as sug-
gested by the Solicicor."
Carried.
"THAT we instruct our solicitor to prepare a
deed from LaFiesta Ltd. to the Township and
that hew rite to the company and request its
officers to'attend and execute the deed and
that the same be held in escrow until October
31st, 1962, and registered foll, that date
LaFiesta
Cont ' d
19.(cont'd)
unless prior thereto the plans are approved by
the Township, as submitted by the owner, and
that further that unless construction is com-
menced by Dec. let, 1962, the deed be
Carried.
Park
Property
20. Potter
Bearss
"THAT the Council of the To~ship of Stamford
take up the option to purchase 2.68 acres being
part of Lot 158 and that an offer to purchase
be entered into %rith the estate of Daniel Stewar
for the purchase of the said lands, the offer t0
be subject to the necessary official plan amend-
ment and the approval of the Department of bluni-
cipal Affairs to provide for the use of this
land as a park."
Carried.
Sewage
Plant
Ad;
The Clerk advised that he had received a letter from the Ontario
Municipal Board in connection with the joint agreement entered into
between the City of Niagara Falls and the Township~of Stamford
concerning a sewage treatment plant. The letter indicated that
application had been made to the Board to dispense with the vote
of the electors and it advised concerning procedure and the adver.
risemerit required. The Clerk indicated that the advertisement
would appear in the paper sometime within the next few days.
Action
The followinK action was taken in respect to items on the agenda:
~n_de_r~e~orts of Com~_i_tt_ee_s:
Item A re: Photography License application was tabled,
Item M was tabled.
Under Petitions & Commun_ic~t!o_nsI
Item 2 was referred to Committee No. 4."
Adjourn 21. Cotfield
Keighan
"THAT move that we do adjourn to meet again on
Sept. 17th at 7:30 p,m,"
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
4.
Present
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, September 17th,
at 7:30 p,m...
E. E. MiCchelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R, F. Keighan
H. R. Po~er
W, G. Seo~
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Minutes
Montgomery
Bros.
Trailer
Site
Baldwin
Avenue
property
Action
Sewers
perbian
Picnic
Grounds
Mrs. Hurd
Carlton
between
Comqin &
1. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held Septem-
ber lOth, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
The Clerk read a letter from the Montgomery Brothers in
respect to their proposal to establish a transient tent and
trailer site. Messrs. Harold and .obert Montgomery artended
the meeting in respect to their proposal. They were advised by
Council that a meeting was set by the PlanninG Board for Thurs-
day, September 20th to discuss f~lly the entire matter and estab-
lish regulations and by-law to govern tenting and trailer sites
and submit recommendations to Council.
Mr. Ormand Canham, 3731 !~lhern Street artended the m~eting
in respect to the condition of property on Bal~qin Avenue. ,He
indicated that the property was in a deplorable condition and
infested with rats. After discussion of the matter, it was the
opinion of Council that some definite action should be taken and
the following resolution was passed:
2. Corfield
MacBain
"THAT Council authorize the Uork Dept. under
the Engineer to clean up the property on
Baldwin St. and the cost of same be placed
against une ~axes."
Carr::_ed.
Mr. Canham also advised that although several sewermain
petitions had been submitted, no attempt had been made to con-
struct sewers. He was advised by Council that no sewers had
been constructed due to engineering reasons and that to install
sewers would be very costly and the area, at the time of the
petitions, was sparsely populated. Council advised Mr. Canham
that if the area was more heawLly populated now, that another
petition should be submitted :for sewers.
Mr. Pane Yerich of the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church
artended the meeting in respect to certain nuisances complained
of by residents in the area of the Serbian Picnic grounds. Mr.
Yerich advised Council that they were doing everything possible
to correct the nuisances complained of.
Mrs. Thelma Hurd artended the meeting in respect to her prop-
arty on Byng Avenue. She advised that due to the size of the
property and the restrictions, she was unable to build on the
property nor sell it. She indicated that due to her financial
condition, she was unable to pay the taxes and that the property
was now going on the tax sale list and requested if any adjust-
ment could be made in her taxes. Council advised her that adjust-
ment of taxes was out of their jurisdiction and that she should
make application to the Court of Revision under Section 131.
Mr. Murray Whetstone, 2427 Corwin Crescent artended the
meeting in respect to one street light on Carlton Avenue between
Cotwin Crescent and Dunn Street which was being constantly broken
.by vandals and requested if anything could be done. He also com-
plained that teenagate were using this strip of the road to race
cars which created a dangerous situation. In respect to the
street light, Council advised that this matter was being brought
to the attention of the S,P,U,C. to determine if some type of
unbreakable shield could be put over the light. Regarding the
racing of cars, the matter would be brought to the attention of
the Police Commission.
Cuviello
Barbershop
Museum
Accounts
Licenses
Photograph-
er's Lic.
Mr. Nick Cuviello and Mr. C. Damato at,ended the meeting in
respect to an amendment application of Mr. Cuviello to establish
a barbershop at the corner of Collins Drive and Drummond Road.
was noted that the report of the Planning Board in respect to ,hi
application was favourable. Council suggested that Mr. Cuviell0
enter into a site plan agreement to ensure that the
suggested by the Planning Board are carried out.
The Clerk read a letter from the Lundy's Lane Historical
and Mr. Alfred Dixon at,ended the meeting in respect to this lettE
The letter indicated that if the municipalities of Niagara Falls
and Stamford assumed ownership of the Museum, that the Province 0t
Ontario would annually match the grant provided by the municipal-
ities, and requested the Council to consider this proposal.
advised Mr. Dixon that this matter would be given attention at the
Joint Council meeting to be held on September 18th.
3. MacBain
Cotfield
4. MacBain
Cotfield
5. MacBain
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of Copam. No. 2 dated
Sept. 17, 1962 and the following accounts for
the period ending Sept. 15, 1962 be authorized
for payment:
General ..................... $183,350.44,
Roads ....................... $ 13,115.66,
Relief ...................... $ 4,226'15'1~
Carried.
Fire Hydr- 6. Scott
ant CaDs Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated
Sept. 17, 1962 re: licenses and the licensesbe
issued."
Carried.
Xma8
Tree~,_
"THAT the application for a Photographer's
License from Keith L'. Gregory, Canadian School
Studios, Box 724, St.Catharines, be granted.
Carried.
t
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3 dated
Sept. 17, 1962 and Council request the Stamford
P.U.C. to investigate the possibility of pa~t'
ing the caps of the fire hyd=ants a different
colour to enable the Fire Depts. to locate th~
more easily, a8 recommended by the three Fire
Chiefs."
Carried.'
7. ScOtt
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3 dated
Sept. 17, 1962 and that we authorize the prep'
aration of a by-law governing the keeping or
storing of Christmas trees, similar to the pro'
visions of the Hamilton Regulations for submis'
sion to Council."
Carried.
Lots 47 &
48, pl.160
Meeting
With
Montrose
Rd.resi-
dents
Paving
Tenders
Temporary
Foreman
By-law
2748
~orrowin~
01
MacBain
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of C~nm. No. 2
dated Sept. 17, 1962 and :L~ view of the
view taker by the Dept. of i.~n!clpal Affairs,
that the price for Lots 47 and 48, %eg. Plan
160 be set at $6700. which is the average of
the two appraised values received."
Carried.
Potter
Bearss
"TIL~T we accept the report of Cornre. No. 5 dated
Sept. 17, 1962 and that a meeting be set for
Sept. 26, ~ p.m. to explain to the Montrose,
McLeod and Badger Road area residents~ .the
To~.n~ship's proposal for the construction.of a
waste stabilization lagoon and fdrther that
an advertisement be placed in the local press
inviting residents of this area to attend the
meeting and that written notices be fon.~arded
to all persons living within one quarter mile
of the proposed lagoon sitej=
Carried .
Potter
Bearss
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5
dated Sept'. 17, 1962 and the Engineer be author.
ized to call tenders for the paving of roadways
at the Lundy's Lane and Presbyterian Cemeteries
and tenders be received up until 12 noon, lccal
time, Sept. 24th, 1962."
Carried.
lie
Potter
Corfield
"THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 5 dated
Sept. 17, 1962 and the Engineer be authorized
to advertise for temporary assistant winter
works foremen from among the To~.mship staff."
Carried.
25
MacBain
Keighan
Carried.
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Treasurer be authorized to borrow
from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,
1882 Main St., Niagara Falls, Ontario, tem-
porary advances of money up to a maximum of
$160,348.50 to meet the cost of the works de-
tailed in construction By-law No. 2748."
"THAT we agree to proclaiming ~CA Week as
requested in accordance with our settled
policy in this regard and that our Clerk so
inform the ~CA."
Carried.
. J. Mont-
gomery
14. Bearss
Keighan
"THAT this Council confirm the appointment of
Mr. J. Montgomery to the Niagara District Air
port Commission."
Carried.
By-law
2799
By-law
2800.
By-law
2801
Site Plan
AKreement
15. MacBain
Keighan
16. Potter
Bearss
17. Scott
Potter
18, MacBain
Potter
"BY-lAW No. 2799, 1962. A By-law to provide
for the sale of Lot 40, Registered Pla~ 160 to
Norman Binns and Betty Marie Binns."- Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2800, 1962. A By-law to authoriBe
the construction of certain works as local
improvements under the provisions of the Local
Improvement Act." Read a first and second
"BY-LAW No. 2801, 1962. A By-law to amend
strictive Area By-law No. 2530 (1960)." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
"THAT we authorize our Solicitor to prepare a
draft site plan agreement in accordance with
the plans, specifications and recommendations
referred to Council by the Planning Board."
Carried.
By-law
2802
19. Bearss
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2802, 1962. A By-law to amend
Restrictive Area By-law No. 2530 (1960)."
Read a fi=st~ second and third time and
passed.
By-lmq
2803
Action
20. Potter
Cotfield
"BY-LAW No. 2803, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of a Waterma~n Contract with
Damore Bros. Limited." Read a first, second~
and third time and passed.
The followinK action was taken in respect to i=e~s on the ABend~
u_n e_r Sf_C_omm_i t_eeA:
Items J, K and L were filed;
Items 1A, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 were filed,
Item 2 wau referred to Com~ittee No. 3.
AdJoUr~ 21. Coyfield
MacBath
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Sept.
7:30 p.m."
Carried.
24~h
Reeve
Meeting Adjourned
Hour ~ P ,M,
ant
)rove
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the Corporations of
the City of Niagara Falls and the Tovmship of ;tamford was held
on Tuesday, September 18th, 1962 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall.
~i~y. of Niagara Falls:
Mayor F. J. Miller, Aldermen A. J. McKinley, F. Uartin, G. Martin,
G. Morton, J. G. White, C. Swayze, C. Gregory, W. S. Orr, City
Manager, D. C. Patten, City Clerk, ~. J. McBurney, City Solicitor,
H. Dickson, Treasurer, S. Price, Engineer, ~. Zinnnel~an, Chief
Assessor.
Townshi_p_of Stamford:
Reeve E E. Mitchelson, Deputy-.tceve A. A. b~acBa~n Councillors
Bearss, Cotfield, Keighan, Potter, Scott, C. H. Eidt, Engineer,
H. A. Logan, Solicitor, A. C. Huggins, Clerk.
Mayor Miller acted as Chairman.
Acquisition of Hydro Lands for secondary treatment plant.
The first item on the agenda dealt with the matter of the acquisi-
tion of approximately 5 acres of additional Hydro lands to pro-
vide secondary treatment at some future date. Stamford had indi-
cated previously that they objected to the price of $2250.00 the
Hydro was asking for the property but the Reeve reported that
early in the year negotiations had taken place to acquire the
property and the rate of $2250;00 had been approved. In view of
such approval at that time the Stamford Council was in favour of
the purchase of the property at the rate of $2250.00 an acre.
1. McKinley
MacBain
"THAT we approve of the purchase of approximately
5 acres of land from the Hydro-Electric Power
Commission of Ontario at the price requested by
Hydro."
Carried.
Kiwanis VillaKe propqsal.
The meeting then considered the proposal of the Kiwanis Club to
establish a Kiwanis Village for accommodation of senior citizens
with limited income. Mr. W. J. McBurney, the City Solicitor,
indicated that he was in agreement with the letter of the Township
Solicitor which stated that the Municipal Act gives power to grant
aid to any charitable institution, and that this section could very
well be broad enough to justify the initial grant and the annual
grant contemplated. The letter also pointed out that special pro-
vision existed in the Housing Development Act for the type of
project suggested by the Kiwanis Club and there would be clear
authority under that Act to m~e an agreement coveri the original
grant and all subsequent grants on such basis as maybe arranged.
Such agreements are subject to the approval of the Department and
would also require the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board
sines they are extended over a considerable period of time. Reeve
Mitehelson advised the meeting that Stamford Council had agreed to
underwrite 50% of the cost of the initial services, estimated at
$8,000.00 and would be prepared to make an annual grant of 50% in
relation to the taxes levied on the property and buildings. He
indlca~ed that the $8,000.00 would pay for the total installation
of the sewer and water mains on ~he property and pay for ocher
Kiwanis
.Villa, ge
Cent d
Two Units
and Grants
Urban
Mu,e,,eum
services required for the two units which the Club propose to
erect at this time. He stated that the Township had estimated
the taxes on the land and two units at $1,524.00 using the 1962
mill rate. Deputy-Reeve MacBain stated that the Tox, mship Coun-
cil had met with representatives of the Dept. of Economics and
Development and reviewed with them plans available for housing
projects. After this review, the Council was satisfied that the
Kiwanis proposal would be the best and most economical type for
the senior citizens. In answer to a question, Mr. Jack Macken~
zie of the Kiwanis Club indicated that the age limit for tenants
in the development would be 65 and the rents would run between
$48,00 and $52.00 pet month and applications would be limited to
residents of the Greater Niagara Area. A menbet of Council ex-
pressed the thought that tenants should be selected from within
the n~ city of Niagara Falls in view of the fact that the proje~
would be subsidized by the city. The City and To~mship Solicitors
pointed out that the agreement with the Club could specify what
tenants would qualify and could provide for any other provisions
deemed necessary. Alderman F. Martin asked if there were any 0thez
similar projects to the Kiwanis proposal in Ontario. At this
Reeve Mitchelson introduced Mr. Douglas Rapelje, Superintendent of
Sunset Haven, who indicated that several similar projects had be~
initiated throughout Ontario and operated by Municipal and private
authorities. He stated that in some places the operator pays fill
taxes and in other places the operators pay a portion of the taxes.
A member of Council indicated that in the case of St.Catharines
land was provided by the City and an annual grant is made to the
Club which is related to the educational taxes levied on the land
and buildings. It was understood that the grant works out to
imately $1200.00 per year. Alderman Gregory asked if it was pro-
posed that the offer for grant would be for the current year or if
it would apply to each and every year. The City Solicitor advised
that the agreement could include any provision in respect to the
cost of services, and grants could be related to a particular
year or a period of years.
2. G. Martin
MacBain
"THAT the joint Councils go on record as
tag a payment of not more than $8,000.00 for
servicing the first two units of t~e Kiwanis
Village and also favour an annual grant squat
alent to 50% of the taxes for the first two
units only, subject to the preparation and
completion of appropriate agreements."
Carried.
Expansion of Low Rental Housing.
3. Swayze
Scott
"T}RT Item No. 3 on the Agenda dealing with the
expansion of low rental housing be laid over
until the Urban Renewal Study is completed."
Carried,
Niagara Falls Historical Museum
The nex~ item censidered by the meetinS was a letter of the
Falls Historical Museum Society requesting that the ownership of
'the Lundy~s Lane Historical Museum be transferred to the Munici'
paltUies.of ~he City of Niagara Falls and the.Township of Stamford'
Museum
Co,~t'~
Acquire
blu s sum
0.M.B.
decision
Merger
Co~mm.
Alderman Swayze and CouncilJew ;cott, '.[unicipal nmmbers on
the Society spoke in respect to th:'.s matter an:T f.ndr',cated that
if the iluseum was jointly o~..,.Tcd by the two muD:',clpa'[ities that
Provincial grants would he o.,Rm:.!a~!e up to a ua::ir.:n'.~ of $600.00
plus an additional grant of '/ .... n fen each cuuaCor or assis-
tant curator, Since the .lnseu:~ L'.s not municf.pa!!D' oxmed at the
present time the Provincia] -:rc.n:;s are noi: cvaL.!nj~le, ~eeve
Mitchelson asked if the T~oc.'.chy hn] consL~dered 17v.'n~ o~mership
of the museum to a coDservat..or aur~hor~ty and Council]or ;~cott
replied tha~ the ~ociety bsd on"L- considered hauj!nq the o~.mer-
ship over ~o the municipalities concerned, in order ~hat con-
tinUiDg ot~ership would be prey! ~{, A]derma~ xuayze Feinted
out that the Society had a q yc.~u lease with a 5 year option
on the property they are occupy.'.rG at the presen~ time. The
pa~ents under the ].ease call fou i~l,O0 per yea~7 plus the muni-
cipal taxes, Some questions wer3 raised concern/_nG the ~sber-
ship on the ~ociety if the o~me~Tship was transferred to the 'muni-
cipalities, This was answered wlrf~ the statement thau one member
from each Council would be appo/~hej to the ~]oC.'.ety and the Soc-
iety would elect their o~ of LC_cers and executive, it was to be
understood that the o~eership of all equipmen~ and all display
objects and all other assets ~vou!d be owned by the two munici-
palities.
'TI-L~f the rue municipalities acquire the
assets of ~:he ]ia~ara Falls U!storical
Liuseum ,~Oc..cty pursuant iio the Society
letter c]atc[- ~aptember 14th aDd the neces-
sary by-lau cad/or aSreemenh b- prepared to
so providc~ uhich would include a clause
providinS for: at least one representative
from each Council to the Society."
Carried.
4 · Gre%ory
Cor:field
Item 5 - O.H.B. Decision.
"THAT Item No. 5 on the Agenda dealing with
the Ontario ik~nicipal Board decision re:
annexation, be tabled until Item No. 6 is
completed."
Carried.
5. G. Mart in
Scott
Item 6 - Report of Joint l, Ierger. Co.~mn.i.tte. e
6. G. Martin
Mitchelson
"THAT we adjourn and go into conference."
Carried.
The conference was held to consider Item No. 6 on the Agenda
being a report of the Joint Merger Committee. Alderman George
Martin requested the Township Clerk to read a memorandum in
respect to meetings the Committee held with various public bodies
of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford. After
the report was read he then called on the City Manager and the
Township Clerk to explain the various proposals which have been
'considered by the Commit~ee in respect to the election of aldermen
Merger
Comm.
Cont' d _
Ad.i ourn
Request
O .M.B ·
Decision
Hydro
Comm.
M~mbers
Amending
By-law
Merger
Comm.
Mee. t. in~s
to the new city council. After the two officials reviewed the
various proposals he indicated that the Merger Committee favoured
the election of Council on the forumla basis outlined in the
mittee's Keport dated November 25th, 1960. If the formula could
not be put in effect the Committee favoured that Aldermen be
elected at large. If neither proposal was acceptable to the
Ontario Municipal Board the Committee had considered the estab-
lishment of six wards and two alden~en being elected for each
ward, and ten wards with one alderman being elected from each.
He stated that his Committee preferred the ten ward proposal.
7. White
MacBain
"THAT we adjourn as a Committee and revert
to Council."
Carried.
8. White
Keighan
"RESOLVED that the Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of,Stamford,
in joint session, unanimously request that
the elections for the enlarged municipality
be by general vote and that in the initial
stage, the suggested formula as contained
in a report of November 25th, 1960 be used
for equal representation."
Unanimously carried.
Item
It was ordered that Item No. 5 on the Agenda, being the Ontario
Municipal Board's decision, be tabled for the consideration of
the Merger Committee.
Members on Hydro Commission
Mayor Miller and Reeve Mitchelson advised that the Niagara Falls
Hydro Commission and the Stamford Public Utilities Commission
recently had a joint meeting and the two Commissions suggest to
the Councils that the City of Niagara Falls amend their by-law
providing for the number of members on the Hydro Commission, to
change the membership from three to five. The Mayor also advised'
that the two Commissions were in accord with four members of the
Commission being elected by general vote in'accordanoe with the
formula basis and the Mayor being an ex-officio member.
9. G. Martin
F. Martin
"THAT the matter of'amending the by-law
relative to the City Hydro Commission to
increase the number of members from three
to five, be placed on the Agenda of the
next Gouncil Meeting."
Carried.
10. Morton
Gregory
"THAT Members of Council be authorized to sit
in at the Merger Committee meetings on the
understanding that they have no right to
vote."
(When the vote was taken the mover and
seconder voted for the motion~ and all
other elected members opposed the motion,)
Lost,
11. G. ~-iartin
Morton
"TIF/C '; tc~ !7o. 5 be reccrvc~] mud that the
Crdcr oc7 ='h-= tinratio irun!clpa! P. oard be
corsjc'f:yed 3, the i[erger Co~ru:'.[stee and
reported ishcreon to the Count: ls at a later
date .'
Carri:.ed.
Adj 0u rn
12. F. >lartin
Scott
:~'jjHAT tbc -y:ot:'.no adj ot:rn.:
Carried
: [setlug A,',; ourned
Hour: F. i i.
Sept.18,1962.
46.
Eresen_t
Minutes
Mrs.Hurd
Mrs.LiRht
A Regular Meeting of Council was bold ~'onday, Zeptember 24th,
1962 comme_ncing at _7:3__Q p.m.
}'. =~. I.!itchelson
A. A. :iacBa{n
E, ~earss
~. Cotfield
~. F. Keighan
!i. <. Potter
W. G. Scott
:~CeVC
Oeputy-~]eeve
Councillor
Counc illor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
MacBain
Potter
"TI:~AT the minutes of the meetings held 9ept.
17th Y~ Sept. lgth, 1962 be adopted as
printed."
Carried,
Mrs. Thelma llurd again addressed Council in respect to her
property on Byng Avenue. She advised that the Clerk had informed
her that the Court of Revision could not change the tax situation
of previous years. She indicated that if she could not claim
damages in the amount of the taxes owing, for changing the con-
tour of her land as a result of sid~mlk construction around
1954, that she would have to t~ce this matter to Court. After
discussion of the matter, Council indicated that this matter
should be referred to the Engineer and Solicitor for a solution
and report.
Mrs. Pearl Light, 2704 Thorold Road artended the meeting in
respect to the sewermain which was recently constructed on the
north side of Thorold Road. She objected to the fact that the
main was constructed on the north side and that residents on the
south side would have to hire contractors in order to connect to
the main. She indicated that this was an expensive procedure
which the residents on the north gide did not have to bear. She
'felt this was not fair to the residents on the south side. The
Engineer advised that Thorold Road was a county road and that
mains were constructed on one side or the other, rather than down
the middle and due to the fact that two watermains existed on
the south side~ it was feasible to construct the main on the north
side. After discussion, the Engineer was requested to submit a
report in respect to this problem.
E. Strohak
A,Rocco
Hawker &
Pedlar Lic.
Woodbine
Street
property
Glenholme
Avenue
Property
Collegiate
Wall
Pilen
Ten~e~
Drops
~n.d,e~
Mr. Edward Strohak of 3167 Stanley Avenue artended the meeting on
behalf of his father, William Strohak. He advised that it had
come to their attention that Mr. Lavallee was planning to move
his restaurant on McLeod Road to his lot on the corner of McLeod
Road and Stanley Avenue where the confectionery store is. If this
was the case, Mr. Strohak indicated that they were in protest.
Council advised Mr. Strohak that if Mr. Lavallee was going to lnove
this building, he would have to secure a permit from the Building
Inspector and that it could not be movdd unless it conformed to
all regulations. Council requested the Engineer to check with
the Building Inspector to determine the situation.
Mr. A. Rocco artended the meeting in respect to a letter from the
Engineer which requested him to fill in and level off his property
on Drummond Road. Mr. Rocco advised that he was doing everything
possible to complete this work as soon as possible.
2. Cotfield
MacBain
"T}RT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar liter=
from Elizabeth Dunbar, 2024 Murray St. to sell
Avon Products be approved and license be granted
3. Cotfield
Bearss
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Sept. 20, 1962 in respect to the condition of
the property on the west side of Kalar Road nea:iSl
Woodbine St., and the ~ner of this property be
ordered to clean it up in accordance with the
Township's anti-litter by-law."
Carried.
4. Corfield
Bearss
5. Cotfield
Bearss
"THAT we accept the ~eport of Comm. No. 4 dated
Sept. 20, 1962 in respect to the condition of
the property at 1654 Glenholme Ave., and the
owner of this property be directed to clean ic
up in accordance with the Township'8'anti-litter
by-law." ~
Carried.
"T}RT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Sept. 20, 1962 in respect to the re~aining wall
on Drummond Rd. at the Stamford Collegiate
stitute, and as recommended, the Engineer be
authorized to make arrangements for the re~oval
of this wall and excess fill."
Carried.
6, Cotfield
Potter
"THAT the tender of Pilen Construction Co. be
accepted at their quoted price of $22,800.00
being the lowest tender."
Carried.
7, Potter
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the tender of Drops Pavir~ &
Construction Co. Ltd. beihS the lowest tender
aC ~he stipulated fiSure of $11,678.50."
Ca=tied.
Interim
8. Corfield
Scott
:'T'-U'..7 counc::! cuthoT!ze the '~ecvc & Slcrk
to s:iZD the pct:'.t:'.on for interim pestilent
of :;rant umdcr tb.a X:'-]bway ...reprovemerit Act
in :he a!ount o:.~ ')203~7Si.98, and that this
petition be fo~-77arded to the Dept. of High-
ways ."
Carried,
Brantford
Conference
9, Corfield
Potter
'TiY'~T Councillor 7. !;cott and Councillor
Dearss be autbo":-:rzed tc Gttend the 3rand River
Pa;ckway Conicfence ~n ~rantford on October
Carried.
M.Steven-
son leave.
10. Scott
MacBain
:'T~TA'C 'It. Hartin gtevenson be grar~ted two
extra weeks leave of abs~n ce in December
without pay in accordance with his request."
Carried.
By-law
2791.
11. Corfield
Bearss
"DY-I~4 No. 2791, 1962. A By-lm~ to author-
ize improvements and extensions to the sewage
works in Stamford Sewer Area." Read a third
time and passed.
By-law
2804.
12. MacBain
Potter
!'BY-lAW No. 2804, 1962. Being a by-law to
amend By-law No. 2713, 1962 as amended."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
By-law
2805.
Act ion
13. Corfield
Bearss
"BY-LAW No. 2805, 1962. A By-law to acquire
additional land to increase the size of the
present site of the sewage treatment plant."
Read a first and second time.
The followin~ action w~ t.aken in r,espect to items. oR..th~ aMenda.
U_nJeE ~eEoXts of Committees:
Items B, F and G were tabled,
Items H, I and J were filed.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Items 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11 were filed,
Item 4 was referred to Committee No. 3.
Deputy-Reeve MacBain, Chairman of the Negotiating Committee,
advised Council that the Committee had met with the Union rep-
resentatives in negotiation on Friday, September 21st and he
hoped that the new e0ntraet would be completed by the end of
the current month.
14. Scott
Bearss
"THAT we do now adjourn Co meet again on Oct. 1,
1962 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
47.
Present
Purpose
ApprOval
Chippawa
i', Water
i.. Agreement
Method of
Election.
Mr.Weir-
Press
Release
Township
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of Niagara
Falls and Township of Stamford was held at the City Hall on
Monday, October 1st, 1962 at 6:30 p.m.
From the City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor F. J. Miller, Aldermen A. J. McKinley, H. Morton, J. G.
l~ite, F. Martin, C. Gregory, C. Swayze, City Manager, W. S.0rr,
City Clerk, D. C. Patten, City Engineer, S. Price, City
W. J. McBurney.
From the Township of Stamford:
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
R. F. Keighan
H. R. potter
W. G. Scott
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Mayor Miller chaired the meeting and stated that the purpose of
the joint meeting was to consider a report from the Merger Com-
mittee. Copies of the Connnittee Report dated October 1st were
provided for each representative present and the report was then
read by the Secretary throughout. During the reading, Reeve
Mitchelson, Chairman of the Merger Committee in the absence of
Alderman Martin, gave reasons leading up to the recommendations
made, and supplied other information requested by the represen-
tatives.
1. Mitchelson
McKinley
"THAT the recommendations and progress report
of the Merger Committee dated October 1st, be
approved in its entirety, save and except the
deletion o~ the 2nd last paragraph referring
to the Ontario Water Resources Commission."
Carried Unanimously.
During the discussion of the above resolution, the City Manager
pointed out that the agreement with Chippawa provides for the
supply of water at 45 lbs. pressure from the filtration plant
and stated that such pressure would not make it possible for the
mains to be extended a mile or so above ChippaWa.
Alderman Gregory requested information in respect to remarks
by the Lead Solicitor re: method of election, etc. for the new
city. Reeve Mitchelson advised that only one recommendation had
been made to Mr. Weir in connection with this matter and that
recommendation was in accordance with the Committee Report dated
November 25th, 1960 and approved by the two Councils in joint
session at a meeting held September lath, 1962.
It was agreed that the report approved at this meeting be for-
warded to Mr. Weir and he be asked if the material in the report
could be released to the Press.
2. Gregory
Keighan
"THAT the meeting ad]ourn."
Carried.
After adjournment of the above meeting, Council proceeded to
,Township Hall for the regular meetins of Council at 7:30
Hans
14ersnik
Light
Hurd
re:
/ictualling
afety
or
~.IacBain
Bearss
'm?:~iAT thn :.linutes of the r, leetin% held Sept.
24th, i95~. be adopted as printed."
Carried.
L{~acBain
Potter
'=TFAT we antopt the report of Serum. No. 2
dated tot. 1st, 1962 anti u~,e J:oilowing
accounts :Uc-.' the per:'_od ending Sept. 30tb,
1962 ~c <utho;:izcd for p,~gn~cnt:
Geuc~:a] ................. $492,336.33,
.'oa2s .................. 22,] 58.39,
?~eiic:j ................. 3,501.64."
Carried.
i.ir. Hans ~.[ersnik was present at the ~naeting in ~espect Co
his proposal for the Falls ;:.cw area. ,The 'cave informed him
that this matter would come under considcratL'.on at a meeting to
be held with representativcs of the l<iagara i/arks Commission and
the Planning Board which would be arranged later this week.
Mrs. Pearl Light addressed Council and submitted a petitxon
signed by certain residents of rhorold Stone Xd. requesting that
charges for the connection to the new se~.xer on 'Chorotd Road
should be equalized to residents on both sides of the road. A
report from Committee No. 5 on this matter, dated Sept. 28th, was
read wherein it was recommended that the rate of $1.5C provided
in By-law No. 1934 be changed to a rate of $2.00 per foot. It
was suggested that the change would be a definite factor in
equalizing the rates to property o~ners on the two sides of
Thorold Stone Road, or any other road which might be affected·
Mrs. Light was also advised that Council e:~ected to pass By-law
No. 2807 to formatize the matter.
Mrs, Thelma Hurd addressed the Council in respect to water
damage on her property located on the east side of Byng Avenue
just north of Lundy's Lane. Reports were read from the Engineer
and the Solicitor in respect to the claim Mrs. Hurd had submitted
to the previous meeting.
3. MacBain
Scott
"THAT we accept the reports of the Township
Engineer and the To~.mship Solicitor and Mrs.
Hurd be advised accordingly."
Carried.
4. MacBain
Potter
"THAT the application for a Victualling
(Restaurant) License from James A. Hill,
Cup Restaurant, 29 Portage Rd. N. be approved
and license granted."
Carried,
5. MacBain
"THAT we accept our Solicitor's opinion regard-
ing the appointment of a Safety Inspector
and in view of this opinion, our Clerk be
instructed tow rite to the Clerk of Welland
County requesting the County Council to
appoint a Safety Inspector pursuant to the
Construction Safety Act and as required
.0.,.T..... (cont'd)
Safety
Inspector
Cont'd
Lavallee
Move
Restaur.
Pipe in
Industrial
Subdivision
Suggestion
Plan
Committee
Old Age
P~nsioners
Cashmere
Funds
5. (Cent'd)
6. Keighan
Potter
7. MacBain
Keighan
8. Scott
Bearss
9. Potter
Scott
10. Scott
Potter
11. MacBale
Keighan
thereby and pointing out to the Clerk that
our Solicitor has pointed out to us that it
is not open to us to appoint our own Inspec-
tor without three month's notice and that
to comply with the said Act the County should
make the requested appointment."
Carried.
"THAT the application of Mr. George Lavallce
to move his restaurant from 1554 McLeod Rd.
to Lot No. 11, Plan 67, 3197 Stanley Ave.
the purpose expressed in his letter of Sept,
28th, 1962 be approved, providing that this
can be done in accordance with existing
and providing that the taxes be paid in
the land and building at its existing
before the building is moved."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
Oct. 1st, 1962, and as recommended, 550 feet
of 42" diameter sewer pipe be purchased at
a cost of $2,661.00 and that the pipe be in-
stalled in the Industrial Subdivision to pro.
vide storm drainage facilities for the low
areas thereof."
Carried.
"THAT the suggestion plan as submitted by C0m.
mittee No. 4 be adopted with the deletion of
paragraph six, under section eight."
Carried.
"THAT Deputy-Reeve MacBaln and Councillor ,
Keighan be appointed as Stamford's represen-
tatives on the Joint A~n_bulance Committee."
Carried.
"THAT the Greate~ Niagara Transit Commission
investigate the possibility Of permitting
Old Age Pensioners to ride the buses free."
Carried.
"THAT we instruct our Solicitor to write to
Borden, Elliot, that no funds are owing by
the Township to Cashmere Contracting and tha;
the $1,000.00 be deposited in our general
fund as liquidated damages."
y-law
[imenhage
[vision
ourn
1962.
]{acBain
Potter
IIacBain
Potter
':FY-IJ!7 i o. 2~)07, 1962. ]y-law to provide
for ch~:' ':~s to be made upcn connections to
the Eo~j:po:.'atL~om sewer na:.ns :~rom the lot
line.
:'q!;lI~!~ Scsf--.'.ce costs muc"z he paid, in respect
to the ~fr.mnha~je Sub.fU '~.~;L'_on~ in accordance
t-yZth ~-~' :u n'~- ~
....... ~.. p s ~]eclaration of Policy
re: SUbSi',VZi, SiOBS.r
,Carat Zed.
The following acti_on= ?a:s_ aahar..u rompcat 2o ..taus qn .tint Agcn~a:
U~e~ ~e2or~s of Comm:tttcc~: .
item D was tabled and rcfes~Lyec~ to 2omnit;;c~
items
· ~ and J were referred to Committee
Item L was filed.
Fetitions & Communications:
Items 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 13 anC IS were tab!ed~
Items 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 and 16 were filed.
14. Scott
Potter
"TILAT we new adjourn to -acct again on Thurs-
day, October 4th at 4:00 p.m. or at the call
of tb.e ?,cave."
Carried.
Hoering Adjourned.
IlOU~: , ~ P.i'I.
Joint Meelzlng of the Municipal Councils o£ the ei~y
.'l'
~ and ~o~n~hip oE 8~am~ord was he~d a~ the Gity
From the City of Ria~ara F~lls:
Mayor F. J. Miller Aldermen G. White, C. Gregory, A. J. McKinley,
F. Martin C. Swayle Cl~y Manager W. S. Orr, City Engineer 8.Pri~
City Solicitor W. J. McBurney, City Clerk, D. C. Patten. .i~
From the Township o( Stagfo.rd.:.
E.'E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Pot~er
W. G. Sco~t
Reeve
Deputy Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Mayor Miller.
Sec. 1-6 &
Sec. 11
Sec. 8 (a)
F.Marttn
ReleasA
F~eergency
Measures
Or~aniza.
Item 7
Adtourn
Township
MeetinK
Minutes,
The Mayor explained that the purpose of the meeting was to recei,
a further report on annexation matters from the Merger Committee
and asked Reeve Mitchelson to present the Committee's report in
the absence of Alderman Martin, the Committee Chairman. Reeve
Mitchelson then asked the Secretary to read the report, and the
various sections were discussed separately as read. The follow-
ing resolution was then submitted and passed:
1. Corfield
Gregory
"THAT the Joint Councils approve of Section~
to 6 inclusive and Section 11 of the Report,
and they be forwarded to Mr. J. T. Weir our
Lead Solicitor."
Carried.
2. F.Martin
Potter
"THAT the Chairman and Secretary contact the
Niagara Falls Separate School Board in regard
to revising Section 8(a) of the Committee
report dealing with elections."
Carried.
(When the above resolution was discussed, it was suggested that
Alderman F. Martin might assist at the time the contact was made
with the Niagara Falls Separate School Board.)
3. Swayze
Scott
"THAT the Merger Committee be authorized to
release the information submitted to our Lead
Solicitor when approved by Mr. 3. T. Weir."
Carried.
Reeve Mttchelson then spoke on the matter of the members of
Council speaking on merger ~atters at this time. It was generall
agreed that members of both Councils had agreed not to speak on
merger matters until such time as the Order comes down from the
Ontario Municipal Board.
Alderman Gregory brought up the matter of membership on the
Emergency Measurers Organization and suggested that the byrlaws
should be changed to provide for two members on the Organi~ati0r
from the enlarged City of Niagara Falls in 1963. No action
was taken on this matter since it was considered to be a matter
~pr the 1963 Council to deal with.
4. MacBeth
Swayze.
"THAT Item No. 7 on the Merger Commtttee's
Report dealing with pensions and group life
insurance be approved and that we recommend
to the 1963 CounCil that consultants be
engaged to consider these two items."
Carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Afte~ adjournment of the above meeting, Council proceeded to the
Townshim Mall fo= the xeMular meetinK of Council at 4:00 v.m.
1. MacBain
KeiShan
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held October
let, 1962 be adopted'as printed."
Carried.
Bldg. permit s
Building
Con ven lion
By-law 2806
By-law 2808
By-law 2809
2. MacBain
Corfield
3. Corfield
Keighan
4. MacBain
Potter
5. Keighan
Bearss
6. Cotfield
MacBain
B0hna-Litwin 7. MacBain
insurance Scott
Lagoon site
8. SCOtt
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector covering building permits issued
during the month of September amounting to
$218,750.00."
Carried.
"THAT w~ authorize the Building Inspector and
Assistant Building Inspector to attend the
Ontario Building Officials Conference in
Kitchener on Oct. 18 & 19, 1962."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2806, 1962. A b~-law to'provide
for the option of Lots 47 and 48, Registered
Plan 160 to ~iargaret E. Beamer." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2808, 1962. A by-law to authorize
the execution of a Paving Contract with Drope
Paving & Construction Co. Limited." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2809, 1962. A by-law to authorize
the execution of a Contract with Pilen
Construction of Canada Ltd." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"TFbtT upon the ,~6vicc of ou~ Solicitors that
under the Te~n~hip's ~.ontfact with Bohna-
Litwin, we must pay the Ffemimm on the insur-
ance policy covering the risks set forth in
policy No. 7033787 with the British America
Assurance Company, wc do hereby authorize the
payment of the said premium in the amount of
$316.77."
Carried.
"THAT Council retain Mr. a. Macklcm of A. R.
Macklem Real Estate Limited to act as the
Corporat[on's agent to obtain optlons to
purchase lands required for the proposed
lagoon site, and that the Clerk & the Reeve
be authorized to provide the agent with such
option deposit funds as may be required, such
retainer to be on the basis that the agent be
paid for services rendered by the land owners
if the options are obtained and accepted by the!L,`
Corporation, if not, that he be paid such
compensation as may be agreed upon by the agent!li:i:!
and the Corporation ." i;tj !'
Carried.
Action Taken
Adjourn
Oct.4,1962
49
Present
The following action was taken in respect to items on the ageadz
Under Reports of Committees:
Item A was referred to the Building Inspector,
Item C was filed.
U_n~eE ~e~itions & C_om_mu_ni_c~tions:
Items 1, 2 and 3 were filed,
Items 4, 5 and 6 were tabled.
9. Corfield
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Oct.
15th unless sooner called by the Reeve."
Carried.
(b)
(C)
The recommendation that 15 trt,n1: phone lines be installed in the
City Hall to bandie the phone service for the City :{all, IFownship
Hall, and outlying departments. /'be main switchboard to be lo=
cated at the City Nall and eqviprum ~o be housed in the~Qm now
occupied by the Credit Union i~ t~e hasemen~.
Recommended that the Auditors o' ~!~! rownshi~ and City be requested
to confer with the Treasurers o T bo~ l,[unici~ali~ics to set up an
accounting system which would bc adaptable on completiou of annexa-
tion.
(d) Posting of theVoters' Lists for Sta:nford Township.
Reeve Mitchelson gave a detailed explanation ]~ respect to the reasons
leading up to each of the reconm~endations. DurinS tl~e discdssion of the
matter of the Stamford Voters' lists it was pointed ont that some electors
would be included on the Voter's List for tbc City of Nial~ara ['~a]ls and also
the Township of Stamford and it might be possible for an elector no vote more
than once. It was agreed that this proble.n shol~ld be referred to tha Merger
Committee for consideration. The following resolution was then submitted:
Meeting Adjourned. 1.
Aid. White
Counc. Corfield
Hour p.h.
A Joint Meeting of the l.~nicipal Councils of the TOvmship of
Stamford and the City of Niagara Falls was held on October
1962 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall, Nia%ara Falls, Ontario.
~i~y_oZ ~]u~ag~rj_a Falls: Mayor F, J. Miller, Aldermen J. G.
H. Morton~ C. GregOrY, G. Martin, A, J. llcKinley, F. %,[art:Ln~ .
Swayze, City i. ianager W. S. err, City Clerk D. C. Patton, City
Engineer S. Price, City Solricitor, W. J. 1.icBurney.
E_oL/ns_h!p_oJ ~t_am:Jo!di Reeve E. 'E. 1.[itchelson, Deputy-Reeve ',
A. MacBain, Councillors E. Bearss, S. Corfield, R. F. %ei~a~~,
N. R. Potter, W. G. Scott, Twp. Clerk A. C. Huggins,
C, N. Eidt, Tv~. Solicitor H. A. Logan.
The Mayor opened the meeting and asked Reeve Mitchelson, A~ti~q
Chairman of the Merger Committee, to proceed with a report the P_resent
Committee had for the joint Councils. -
The Reeve asked the Secretary to read the report which dealt with
three items including the following:
(1) The matter of a district Board of Education embracing all
of the enlarged City of Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippem,
and the Township of Willoughby.
(2) A resolution of the Niagara Falls Separate School Board
indicating that the Board was in favour of elections at large
whereby five members of the Board would be elected from
Falls and five members of the Board would be elected from Poppy
Week
for 2 two-year terms and that nominations and elections for the ""-
'Separate School Board would be held at the same time and in
3unction with the elections of City Council. The resolution
the Board brought the recommendation of the two Separate SchoZ1
Boards in line in respect to the method of election and number
of members fo~ the new Board. ,
(3) A miscellaneous report which included the following:
(a) The utilization of theTownship and City Halls for the
"THAT the report of the Merger Committee dated Oct.
15tb be adopted and that items 1 and 2 be forwarded
to our Lead Solicitor."
(The above resolution was carried with all members
being in favour with the exception of Alderman C,
Gregory who voted against the motion. In so doing
he explained that the only item he was opposed to
was the establishment of a District Board of Educa-
tion. ~ indicated opposition to a District Board
and expressed the thought that there should be a
Board of Education for the City of Niagara Falls
rather than a District Board.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, October 15th,
commencing at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
A. A. MacBain Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
E. Bearss
S. Corfield Councillor
Councillor
R. F. Keigban Councillor
H. R. potter Councillor
W. G. Scott
Minutes
1. MacBain
Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting bold October
4th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
. rm tron Chairman of the Poppy Day Committee artended the
g
tO llth as Remembrance Week and permission to have November 9th and
for o ies. He advised that the Remembrance Week
'10th as Tag Days P PP theDominion of Canada. After discussion
was being done throu hour wa a reed to ~rant the re uests made by
by members of Council, itlow%n gresolution was passe~:
Mr. Armstrong and the fol g
'l
, {
Remem-
brance
Week
Remem-
brance
Service
Conmittee
Thorold-
Garner
Watermn
Stamford
Ratepayers
Assoc.
Hodgson
Ave.
~ubd.
Vict.
License.
North side
of Lundy's
Lane.
2. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Council of the Township of Stamford
proclaim the week from Nov. 4th to Nov. llth
Remembrance Week and that we authorize the
of poppies on Nov. 9th and 10th and that the
proclamation be published at the expense of
the Township."
Carried.
Mr. Robert Hunt artended the meeting in respect to the Remembranct
Day Service to be held November llth. It was suggested that the
Service be held in the afternoon in view of the fact that November
llth was on a Sunday and a service in the morning, as in previous
It was agreed that a committee should
years, would be impossible.
be set up and the following resolution was passed:
3. Keighan
Potter
"THAT Councillor Scott be appointed as Council's
representative on a committee to work with the
Legion to prepare for the Remembrance Day Ser-
vice of Nov. llth, along with the Engineer and
the Clerk."
Carried.
The Engineer read a report in respect to the petition for
in the Thorold-Garner Road area on the understanding that no dis-
cussion would take place due to the fact that Committee No. 5 had
not an opportunity to discuss the report fully. Mr. Charles Cartar
of 188 Garner Road then advised Council of the difficulty he had
encountered in trying to soften his water. Mr. Robert Green then
requested Council to direct the Township Solicitor to bring in a
report in respect to R.S.O. 1960, Volume 1, Page 167, Chapt. 3, Sac.
37 indicating how this section would affect their situation.
Mr. Harold Buckborough of the Stamford Ratepayers Assoc. attended
the meeting to ask why the water pressure in Stamford Township was
so low and also questioned the construction of the water tank.
The Engineer advised him tha~ our distribution system would not
provide enough water for the excess use during summer months and
also that this was a matter for the. Public Utilities Commission.
Mr. Weirich, 2023 Montrose Road attended the meeting in respect t0
the subdivision at Hodgson Avenue and Rysdale Street and requested
the reason for the holdup of transfer. He was advised that a c0n%
dition of transfer was the prepayment of sidewalk costs and as soon
as this payment is made, it will he In order for him to secure a
building permit.
4.. MacBain · ,; Potter
"THAT the application for a Victualling (retail
store) license from A, A. Cornell, 3174
Drummond Rd. be approved and license granted."
Carried.
5. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we accept the memo oC the Reeve dated
Oct. 9, 1962 and Council request the planning
Bd. to make a study of the entire north side
of Lundy's Lane in respect to restrictions that
exist at the present time to determine if the
by-law should be altered or amended in any way
to provide for future development."
Carried,
planning Bd.
Report
peanut
Drive
Walter
Wade
Minor
Hockey
TaR Da~
Tourist
Seminar
Water Rental
A~reement
Water Rental
A2reement
7. MacBain
Corfield
8. Keighan
Bearss
9. MacBain
Scott
10. Scott
Potter
11, Bearss
Keighan
12. Keighan
Potter
13, Scott
Potter
"THAT we accept the report of the Planning
Bd. dated Oct. 15, 1962 and that the
Solicitors be requested to prepare the
necessary by-law."
Carried.
"THAT we grant permission to the Kinsmen
Club of Niagara Falls to conduct their an-
nual Peanut Drive commencing November 5th,
1962."
Carried.
"THAT our Clerk be requested to f6rward a
card to the family of the late Walter Wade
expressing our sympathy."
Carried.
"THAT we grant permission to the Stamford
Minor Hockey Assoc. to hold a Tag Day on
Nov. 17, 1962."
Carried.
"THAT we do authorize as many members of
Council and officials as possible to attend
Tourist Seminar Oct. 31, 1962."
Carried.
"THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to
enter into a Water Rental Agreement dated
October 15th, 1962, on behalf of the Coy-
potation with George J. Warden, respecting
water services to the property described
as 513 Montrose Road, Part Township Lot
No. 87, at a charge of $23.06 per year for
a period of 15 years."
Carried.
"THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to
".,ij.
enter into a Water Rental Agreement dated
October 15th, 1962 on behalf of the Cot-
Evelyn Harris, respecting water services
the property described as 407 Montrose
Road, Part Township Lot No. 87, at a
~f $15.37 per year for a period of 15
years.' ied
Cart ·
2061
Prospect
6. BearsS
Scott
"TI-~T we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dat[~
Oct. 9, 1962 and the owner of property at 20
Prospect St. be requested to clean up the
erty in accordance with our anti-litter by-law'
Carried.'
14. MacBain
Potter
"BY-LAW No. 2810, 1962. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an ASreement dated
the 1st day of October, 1962, between
, The
J
By-law 14. (Contd) Corporation of the Township of Stamford,
2810 Alfred H. Cropp." Read a first, second
cont'd third time and passed.
By-law 15. MacBain
2811 Cotfield "BY-lAW No. 2811, 1962. A By-law to auth0~
the execution and delivery of certain
Easenent Agreements." Read a first, sec-
ond and third time and passed.
Tenders 16 · Potter
Cherry- Bearss "THAT the Engineer be authorized to call
tenders for sewermains & watermains for
wood
the first stage of the Cherrywood Acres B
SUbd ·
' Subdivision."
Carried,
Action The followin~ action was taken in respect B9 items on the
U_n_deE _Reaor_t_s _of_C_omm_it_te_es:
Stem C was referred to Co..~..~ittee No, 5,
Stem E was tabled,
Items H and I were filed.
U_nder P_e_tit_io_ns _& C_ _o~_ni_ca_ti_o_ns'.
Items 1 and 14 were referred to Conmittee No. 4,
Items 3, 5, and 24 were referred to Committee No, 2,
Items 12, 13 and 20 were tabled.
Adjenrn 17. Bearss
Scott "T~AT we do new adjourn to meet again on
Monday, October 22, 1962 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried ·
Meetin~ Adjourned
Hour: P ~ M ·
]i 0ct.15,1962.
50 A Joint MeetinS of the Municipal Councils of the City of
' Niagara Falls and~ile. Township of Stamford was held on Oct-
; ober 22nd, 1962 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall, Niagara Falls,
Ontario.
Present
Frem Niagara Falls:
Mayor F. J. Miller, Aldermen H. Morton, C. Gregory, G.Martin,
A. J. McKinley, F. Martins C. Swayze, City Manager, W. S. 0rr,
City Engineer S. Price, Cit~ Solicitors W. J. McBu~eys City
Clerk D. C. Pat~, Ci~ Treasurer, H. Dicks~.
From Stamford Township:
DeputyjReeve A. A. MacBain, Councillors Bearss, Cotfield,
KeiShan, Potter,. Scott, Twp. EnSineet, C..H. Eidt, Twp. Clerk,
A. C. HuMins..
purpose
Approve
Report..
Alternative
Sugges-
tions.
PreferencOre
of
~ouncils
The Mayor explained that the purpose of the meeting was to
receive a report from the Joint Merger Committee and asked
Alderman George Martin, the Chairman of the Committee, to
proceed with the Committee's submission. Alderman Martin
requested the Secretary to read a prepared report dated Octo-
ber 22rid which made several recommendations in respect to ser-
vices and assessment. At the conclusion of its reading a gen-
eral discussion took place, and Alderman Martin explained the
various aspects of the report. The following resolution was
then submitted and passed.
AId. G. Martin
Counc. Potter
:'THAT the report of the Merger Committee
dated October 22nd, 1962 be approved
and forwarded to the Solicitor to in-
corporate in the suggested draf~ order."
Carried Unanimously.
Alderman Martin then requested the Secretary to read an extract
from a letter of Mr. J. T. Weir, dated October 19th, wherein
he requested a confidential memorandum setting out alternative
suggestions relative to the mode of election. Alderman Martin
then reviewed the choices of the Comnittee in the order of
priority:
1. Election of Mayor & Members of Council on the basis of the
formula suggested in a ~eport of the Merger Committee dated
Nov. 1960 and approved by Council.
2. Election of theMayor & members of Council at large by
general vote.
3. Election of members of Council on the basis of one alder-
man for each of ten wards. The Mayor to be elected by general
Vote.
4. Election of two aldermen from each ward with six wards
bein~ established. The Mayor to be elected by general vote.
Alderman Martin explained that Mr. Weir had suggested that if
the Chairman of the Board was definitely against having an
overall election, that he should be in a position to know what
the Joint councils second and third choices would be. It was
pointed out that a ward system had been mentioned by Mr.
Kennedy at the Hearing when speaking of the rural section of
the Township of Stamford. It was also pointed out that in St.
Cathariues and Welland, six-ward systems had been initiated.
At this point, two plans, showing a ten ward scheme, and a six
ward scheme, were reviewed by the City Manager and Clerk. It
was explained that the two schemes had been drawn up by the
two Municipal Clerks, After further discussion, the follewin~
resolution was submitted and passed:
e
Ald. G.Martin
Counc. Keighan
"THAT the Municipal Councils of the City
of Niagara Falls and the Township of
Stamford in Joint session resolve Chat
we prefer the mode of election for the
new municipalitY to be on the forumla
basis as set out in our report dated
Novamber, 1960, but in the event that
the system is not aSreed to by The
Ontario MuniciPal Board, we recommend
the follewi~ systems in the priority
listedz
Preference 2.(Cont'd) (1) Election of the Mayor and Members of
of Council at large by general vote.
Councils (2) Election of members of Council on the
Cont'd basis of one alderman for each of ten wards
to be established, The Mayor to be elected
by general vote,
(3) Election of two aldermen from each ward
with six wards being established. The Mayor
to be elected by general vote."
(The above resolution was carried with all
members being in fayour with the exception
of Aldermat C. Gregory who voted against the
motion, and explained that he preferred the
six ward system to the ten ward system.)
Nomination The following resolution in respect to the matter of nomination
& Election and election dates was submitted and passed:
Dates
3 · Ald.G.Martin
Count.Scott "WHEREAS the joint Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford
tion and election for the new city take place
on the last Monday in Novamber and the first
Monday in December, respectively;
AND WHEREAS to have such nomination and elec-
:'tion dates effective it is desirable to have
Board in respect to the annexation, by the
first part of November;
THEREFORE be it resolved that Mr. J. T.
our Lea~ Solicitors be requested to make
effort to secure the Annexation Order from
The Ontario Municipal Board on or before
Carried Unanimously.
Township'
By-laws to A report dated October 22nd, 1962 was then read by the
1963 Clerk in respect to the following by-laws which the Township
Council Council had under considera~ion:
(a) Buildin~ By-law.
· {b) Keeping of animals and fowl.
'~e) Plumbin~ by-law.
It was explained that a considerable amount of work had gone
into the by-laws~ and for this reason the Township Council had
decided to recommend to the Joint councils 'that the by-_laws be
forwarded to the new 1963 Council £or consideration.
Meeting
with
Mr .Weir
Adjourn
Alderman G. Martin then reported on ~. Webb's request to have
a meeting in Toronto with the Chairman of the Merger Committee,
the City Manager, and the Secretary, on Wednesday, Oct. 24th,
at 10:30 or 11:00 a.m. to discuss certain aspects of the matter
dealing with the preparation of the draft annexation order for
The Ontario Municipal Board. The Chairman stated that if pos-
sible, they would request Mr. Webb to attend in Niagara Falls,
as there was a Merger Committee Meeting scheduled for that day.
5. AId. Gregory
Counc.Corfield
Present
"THAT the meeting do now adjourn."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned ..
Minutes
Hour: ~ .M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held On October 23rd,
commencing at 4:00 p.m.
1962
Accounts
E. E. Mitchelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Vict.
Bearss
Scott
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held October
15th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
^pprov.. 4. ^ld..e inl.y,
-~ ~ Counc.Scott "THAT the recommendation of the Township of
~ Stamford be approved in respect to the three
!! dra{t by-laws and they be referred to the
i~ new1963 Council."
it Carried Unanimously.
Hairdress-
.ln~ Lice.
e
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated Oct. 22, 1962 and the following accounts
for the period ending Oct. 15, 1962 be auth-
orized for payment:
General .... ......... $233,270.24,
Roads ......... ...... $ 27,852.09,
Relief ..... ......... $ 8,573.00."
Carried,
5
MacBain
Gotfield
"TI~T the application
(restaurant) license
3138 Drummond Rd. be
granted,"
for a Victualling
from Harry Douglas,
approved and license
Carried.
MacBain
potter
"THAT the application for Hairdressin~ License
from Mrs. Eliz. Bond for premises described
as 2735 Lundy's Lane be tabled until a report
o~ the planninS Board is received in respect
to on ~he side of Lundyss
.ied.
Road
Inspec-
tion
5. Corfield
Scott
"THAT all members of Council be invited to
attend the annual road iuspection on Sat.,
Nov. 17th at 9 a.m."
Carried.-
Littered
Property
6. Cotfield
Bearss
"THAT the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Oct.
17, 1962 be accepted and the owners of
property between 1990 and 2030 Thorold Rd.
be requested to clean up the property in
accordance with the anti-litter by-law."
Carried.
Stone Path
North side
Thorold Rd
7. Cotfield
Bearss
"THAT we accept the report of Corm. No. 4
dated Oct. 18, 1962 and the Township[roceed
with the construction of a stone path on the
north side of Thorold Rd. from Dorchester Rd.
easterly to the existing sidewalk."
Carried.
Legisla-
tion re:
Hedges
8. MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT our Solicitors be requested to prepare
a resolution to be submitted to the 1963
Council pertainin~ to the necessity for
char~es in Provincial Legislation to allow
councils to pass by-laws to control hedges,
etc. on private property at intersections
%rith a vie~to havin~ such resolutions for-
warded to the Mayors & Reeves O.M.A. meetings
in 1963.}'
Carried.
Report on
Water Pollu-
tion Con-
trol
9, Bearss
Cotfield
"TaAT the report of Corm. No. 5 re: report on
water Pollution Control Federation Convention
be accepted." _ - :,
Carried.
Kiwanis
Club agree=
meat.
10. MacBain
· Scott "THAT we approve the Kiwanis Club draft a~ree-
· '~ ment as amended and request our solicitors to
...... prepare the necessaz? by-law."
........... Carried.
youth Apprec- 11.
iationWeek
Cyanamid Ad
Keighan
MaeBain
12. Mac~ain
Bearss
"THAT the Optimist Club request for a proclams'
tion to publicize "Youth AppreCiation Week"
as outlined in Chair letter of Oct. 16s 1962
be approved by Councils subject to our usual
polic~. in ~espeot to proclamations."
Carried,
"THAT we Cake a half pa~e in the special issue
.of local paper (Niagara Falls Evenix~ Review)
aC a cost of $126.00.Co present a
messaSs to Cyanamid of Canada on the occasi~
· Of ~e Co~p~ion of ~hei~ neW addition and
showCouncil=s suppo~ of local
R.Cemin
Vacation
13. Keighan
Scott
"THAT Council grant Mr. R. Comin's request
for an extra week's holiday without. pay."
Actip~
Carried.
The following action x.ms taken in respect to items on the
Agenda:
Under ~eEorts of Committees:
Item F was tabled and referred to Committee No. 5,
items G and M were tabled,
Items H, I, J and L were filed.
U_nder Petitions & Communications:
Items 1 and 3 were referred to Conmittee No.
Items 2, 4, 10 and 11 were filed,
Item 5 was referred to Comittee No. 4,
Item 7 was tabled,
Item 8 was referred to Finance Committee.
Under Unfinished Business:
Item 1 was filed.
Under BJ. ll~w3:
Items 1 (By-law 2812,
tabled.
2'(By-law 2813) and 3
(By-law 2814) were
~djourn
14. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT we do nm¢ adjou~m to meet again on
Monday, Oct. 29th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
R
52
A Regular Meeting of Council was held On October 29th, 1962
commencinR at 7:30 p.m ..........
~resent
E. E. Mitehelson Reeve
A. A. MacBain Deputy-Reeve
E. Beerss Councillor
S. Cotfield Councillor
R. F. Keighan Councillor
H. ~. Potter Councillor
W, G. Scott Councillor
1, ScOtt
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held October
22nd and 23rd, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Oafnor-
Rd ·
Delegations were present at the meeting, representing residents
in support, and opposing the petition for watermain service to
~he Garner-Thorold Road area. A report of Committee No. 5 was
Garner-
Thorold Rd.
Watermain
Report
F .Pinkhey
& shed on
property
Licenses
!.
, Nurser~
, School -
Oberlein '
t
a=
then readwhlch recommended that the matter be referred to the
1963 Council with a recommendation that they proceed with arrange.
ments to permit the construction of the mains. Mr. J. T. Burnerr
acted as spokesman for the pet~euezsin favour of tile main, and in
general, reviewed the presentations made by his group to have the
main constructed. Mr. Schultz was the spokesman for those opposed
to the watermain, and emphasized that his group was still defin-
itely opposed to the main. Members of Council then expressed
their thinking on the matter, after which, the Reeve left his
chair, in order to speak on the matter. At the conclusion of
the remarks by members of Council the following resolution was
submitted:
2, Potter
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
Oct. 26, 1962 re: proposed extension of water-
mains on Thorold Stone and Garner Roads and that
the matter he referred to the 1963 Council with
a recommendation that they proceed with arrange-
ments to permit the construction of these mains.!=
Recorded Vote:
A3es: MacBain, Cotfields Keighan, potter,Sc0ct
Nayes: Mitchelson~ Bearss.
Carried.
Mr. F. Pinkhey of 2620 Barker Street addressed the Council in re-
spect to the old shed on his property which he wished to ~ull
and erect a new building in its place. He stated that he had
spoken to the Building Inspector several times, but could not get
a definite answer as to %nhether he could carry out his plans. The
Clerk advised Council that Mr. Pinkney wished to erect a new
ing for the keeping of pigeons, but that it had been suggested t0
him that he not proceed at ~his time with a new structure, as the
building might not conform to the requirements of the proposed
"Pigeon By-law", which had been rdferred to the 1963 Council.
3. MacBain
Bearss
4. .MacBain
'~ Keighan
!~ Forhen- 5. MacBain
t5
~ Lo 7, Kaighan
Plan 87
"THAT we accept the report of the'Clerk re:
licenses dated. Oct. 29th, 1962 and the l~Censes
be issued."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Corm. No. 2 dated
Oct. 29, 1962 and we recommend to Council that
the application 'for an amendment to the zonin~
by-law to permit the establishment of a nursery
school at 748 Portage Rd.N. be referred to the
Planning Board for report and recommendation ~d
also that the Solicitor he requested to report
on the matter of litchainS of this type of
establishment."
Carried,
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
Oct. 29, 1962 re: prepayment of estimated cost
of sidewalks for Lot 57, Plan 87 and that the
principle o~ prepayment of sidewalk costs
in respect to the sale of Part Lot 57, Plan
and that the policy of prepayments for side°
walks in ocher sections of the Township be c~'
sidered by the Engineer and Clerk and repor~
submitted thereon."
:led.
Welland River 6. Scott
Blvd. LiRhts Potter
McMicking 7. Scott
St.light. Potter
Watermains 8. Bearss
Cherrywood Pot~er
1st sta~e
Sewermains 9. Corfield
Cherrywood Potter
1st sta~e
Telephones 10. MacBain
inewCity Keighan
11. Scott
~ Potter
l. Johnston 12. MacBain
Bldg. Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3
dated Oct. 29th re: power to To~mship resi-
dents on Welland River Boulevard aajacent
to Chippawa, and that the Stamford P.U.C.
be authorized to extend the street lighting
service to the 2 residents providing the Com-
mission can make satisfactory arrangements
with Chippawa for the supply of power."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3
dated Oct. 29th, 1962 in respect to the
request for a street light on McMfc~ing Street,
and that the Stamford P.U.C~ be requested to
install one fluorescent street light here as
soon as possible."
Carried.
"THAT the tender for watermains in Cherrywood
Acres, 1st stage, be awarded to V. Kerrio-
Germane for $1095.99 being the lowest tender,
when cash payment for this work is received."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the tender of V. Kerrio-Germano
Co. Ltd. for the construction of sewermains
within the 1st stage of the Cherrywood Acres
Subd., in the amount of $4,880.38 being the
lower tender, when the required cash payment
is received."
Carried.
I
Carried.
"THAT the matter of Civil Defence be placed on
the Agenda of the next meeting of the Muni-
cipal Councils of Niagara Falls and Stamford
for discussion. That this meeting be held in
Committee with Major Rhodes, the County Co-
ordinator present."
Carried.
"THAT Murray James Johnston, our Asst. Build-
ins Inspector, be authorized to Join The
Ontario Building Officials Association and
the ~tion fee of $10.00 be paid by our
T: 'er,"
"THAT the report of the Merger Committee con-
cerning telephone installations for the en-
larged city of Niagara Falls be approved and
the City Manager be authorized to sign the
necessary Bell Telephone applications to effect
dated October 18th, 1962."
prop- 13. Bearss
erty from MacBain "THAT whereas the Department of Municipal
Stewart Est. Affairs has authorized the purchase of ter-
rain property within Township Lot 158 from
the Estate of Isaac Daniel Stewart;
Therefore Be It Resolved, that the neces-
sary by-law be prepared to authorize the pur-
chase of the property in accordance with the
Offer to Purchase and that the funds for pay-
ment be charged to the account entitled
"Reserve Fund for Public purposes."
Carried ·
Options on 14. Scott
Fedor lands Potter "THAT the Corporation employ the firm of A. R.
Macklem Real Estate Limited for the purpose
of obtaining options on the lands owned by
Mr. & Mrs. Fedor. The tariff fee to be 5%
payable on completion of the option."
Carried ·
By-law 15. MacBain
2805 Potter "BY-LAW No. 2805, 1962. A By-law to acquire
additional land to increase the size of the
present site of the sewage treatment plant."
Read a third time and passed.
28.1.7 .. Cotfield "BY-lAW No. 2817, 1962. Being a by-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
between The Corporation of the Township of
Employ - Local No. 425, dated the 29th
day of October, 1962." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
By-law 17. MacBain
2815 Gotfield "BY-lAW No. 2815, 1962. A By-law to authorize'
contributions by the Corporation of payments
not to exceed 50 per cent for Insurance pre-
miums for employees of the corporation." Read
a first, second and third t~me and passed.
By-law 18. MaeBain
2816 ._ Keighan "BY-lAW No. 2816, 1962. Being a by-law to ame,~
By-law No. 2661 (1961) regarding sick leave
credit gratuities." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
By- law 19 · MacBain
1 the storing o~ Christmas Trees," Read a
28___/__2 Potter "BY=LAW No. 2812, 1962. A By-law ~o regulate
firs~ second and ~hird time and passed.
Kiwanis 20 · MacBain
A~reement Kei, ghan "THAT the agreement with Kiwanis Village
(Niagara Falls) L~d. be approved."
Carried.
Action
The following action was taken in respect to items on the
Agenda:
ReDorts of Committees:
Items E and F were tabled.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Items 1 and 6 were file~
Item 3 was referred to the ~. Solicitor,
Item 4 was referred to Joint bleeting,
item 9 was referred to Conmittee No. 2.
AdJourn
21. Scott
Potter
"THAT we now adjourn to meet again on Novem-
ber 5, 1962 at 7:30 p.m. or at the ~all of
the Reeve." ,
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour: P.M.
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford was held on November
5th, 1962 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of th~ C.~ty Hall.
~resent
From the City of NiaMara Falls:
Chairman
Comments &
SuR~estions
Mayor F. J. Miller, Aldermen J. G. White, H. Morton, C. Gregory,
G. Martin, A. J. McKinley, F. Martin, C. Swayze, City Manager
W. S. Orr, City Clerk D. C. Patten, Engineer S. Price, Treasurer
H. Dickson, Solicitor W. J. McBurney.
Present from the Township of Stamford:
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve A. A. MacBain, Councillors
E. Bearss, S. Corfield, R. F. Keighan, H. R. Potter, W. G. Scott,
Twp. Clerk A. C. Huggins, T~p. Engineer C. H. Eidt, Solicitor
H. A. Logan.
Mayor Miller.
The Mayor explained that the purpose of the meeting was to
consider the draft Order in respect to the matter of annexation
which Mr. J. T. Weir, the Lead Counsel would be presenting to
The Ontario Municipal Board. He then called on the City Clerk
to read the Order.
and su~gestions were made by members of Council:
8ec.36 - It was felt that this section should be changed to read
spentanent' employees instead of 'p~esent' employees,
had expressed concern over representation for this areas%
':~R,.~ - . r ble that it should be brought
to'Mr. '
consideration
sugS
39~ and the original section 39 to be re-numbered 40:
Comments
Con d
Continuity
of exist-
Set.38
Form of
Gove~umenC
Extension
to Order
Dissolvin~
of Wards
after 4 yrs.
Revisions
ADDroved
,j Ite~,,,2,
Sec.38 - "The remainder of the lands in the present Township of
Cont'd Stamford shall be and remain a Rural Service Area, and
' shall not be responsible for any of the above charges."
Sac.15 -
Mr. McBurney felt that this section should stipulate
that the members of Chippawn and Willoughby should be
"appointed" rather than "elected".
Roads
Main~
tensnee
A discussion then arose as to whether the Niagara Falls Act, or
the power of the present local Boards would apply in 1963 after
the merger had taken place, since the Board's decision did refer
to a new entity, being the "now city of Niagara Falls". Mr.
McBurney was of the opinion that the existing Acts would rapreset
a continuity, and Mr. Logan also agreed that although the Board
referred to a new entity, that they would not provide that the
old Acts would not apply after annexation.
Highwas
8 and 20
Set.38 -
A discussion took place in respect to a broader descrip-
tion of the service area. After consideration it was
decided that the words ~ "as defined in By-law No. 1773
of the Township of Stamford" be inserted, and also the
words "as outlined in red on the attached plan".
A discussion then took place in respect to the City Manager Form
of Government, and it was indicated that it should be made clear
to the Lead Solicitor that the Councils wanted to be assured that
this form of Government would continue.
It was also suggested by Deputy-Reeve MacBain that a new section
he added at the end, which would provide that the new municipality
would not be required to give notice to Thorold, Chippaws or
Willoughby, in the event that they desired an extension to the
present Order. He suggested that the Solicitor should consider
this matter.
A discussion then took place in respect to Sections 6 and 7, and
the fact that there was'no mention of dissolving the wards after
the 4 year period was up. It was decided that this provision
should be added at the end of Section 7, and also that this factor
should be checked in respect to all Boards, etc., to make certain'
that this provisions'applied throughout.
See. 33 i Mr. Logan advised that the word "re~l'shonld be added
so that the section would read "personal and real
.,~; property".
At the conclusion of the. s~udy, it vas the concensus of opinion
that the draft order should be turned over to the two Solicitors,
the City Managers and the Twp. Clerk, to make the necessary
visions as suggested, before it is given to Mr. Weir.
Adopt
1, Ald. Morton-
Connc~ Scott
"THAT the Draft Order be approved as
amended."
Carried Unanimously.
Item 2 - Letter re: Roads Maintenance on County & Suburban Roads
within the Townshio of Stamford and City of Niazara Falls. -
A letter from the Secretary of the Merger Co=anittee was read in Reaular
respect to the above matter, which outlined the existinS costs f02
winter control of County roads at$532.00 per mile and HisSera
Falls Suburban roads at $732.00. After consideration of the
the .f0!!owinS resolution was passed| ,.,]/,
Ald. G. Martin
Counc. Potter
'T~\T we recommend that the Fintar roads
maintenance on County and Suburban
roads within the Township of Stamford
and the City of Niagara Falls be assumed.
by the n~ city as of January 1st, 1963,.
and that the County Engineer be advised
accordingly."
Carried Unanimously.
Item 3 - Control of Provincial Highways No. 8 and 20 within the
Township of Stamford.
A report of the Township Engineer was read in respect to the
above matter which outlined the following points which had been
agreed upon at a meeting of a Sub-committee of the Merger Com-
mittee with representatives of the Dept. of Highways, on Novem-
ber 1st, 1962:
1. The Dept. of Highways will provide winter control on all
present provincial roads until the 1st April, 1963.
2. The Queen Elizabeth Way, which is a controlled access high-
way, will remain a provincial road.
The Dept. of Highways will call contracts and complete all
conssruction work aS planned on Highway No. 8. After the
completion of this work, this road will be turned over to
the municipality, probably as a connecting link.
No plans have been made by the Dept. of Highways as yet for
the widening of No. 20. Therefore, after it rever~s to the
municipality on the 1st April 1963, the Dept. of Highways wil2.
consider a special agreement with the Municipality, wherein
they will pay 100% of all construction costs as covered by
connecting link agreements.
Subsidies will be based on an average of percentages of the :~,
total assessment and population of the Township, as compared
to the total assessment ard population of the whole munici-
pality. It appears that the subsidy adjustment for the first~
five years after amalgamation will be based on 50% of the
adjustment as outlined. The following five years will have
a reduction of 20% per year, so that after the ten year
period the municipality as a whole would be eligible for
subsidy at the City race.
Counc. Cotfield
Ald. Gregory
"T}L~T we adopt the report of the Twp.
Engineer dated Nov. 5th, 1962 in re-
spect to matters pertaining to Provin-
cial Highways No. 8 and 20 within the
Township of Stamford."
Carried Unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
After adjournment of the above meeting Council met in regular
s~ssion at the Township Halls commencin~ at ~:45
]1 Ji
Minutes
1. MacBain
Potter
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held Oct.29,
1962 be adopted as printed."
Hedges
Fences
· .; Accounts
Salt.. ....
2 · MacBain
Cot field
3. Cotfield
Scott
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Coum. No. 2 dated
Nov. 5, 1962 and the following accounts for
the period ending Oct. 31, 1962 be authorized
for payment:
General ....... ....... $222,646.48,
Roads .... .... ........ $ 18,495.14,
Relief ............... $ 849.51."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 4 dated
Oct. 31, 1962 and that highway course salt for
winter control operations be purchased from John
Meats Coal Co. and that equal quantities of fine
salt be purchased from Sifto Salt Limited and
Canada Salt Company."
Carried.
M.Johnston 4. Cotfield
- Modern Scott "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Permanent
Steel Course Oct. 31s 1962 and that Murray Johnston, Assis- Employees
rant Bldg. Inspector, be authorized to attend
the extension course in "Modern Steel Structures'
at a cost of $40.00 and mileage to th{TownshiP.I '
Carried.
Wood Yard 5. Cotfield
1729 McLeod Scott "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dat~ - Pentecostal
Road. Oct. 31s 1962 re: zoning complaint in respect ' Tabernacle
to 1729 McLeodRd. and since it is understood Re-zoninR
that a wood yard has been operated at this
address for at least twenty years, it is con-
sidered a continuing non-conforming use of the
..,.~ property and is permissible under our by=law."
Treasurer ' 6. MacBain
Tax Sale. Potter "THAT we adopt our Solicitor~s'report dated Nov.
· .. , . lst~ 1962~ and cha~ ~r Treasurer be insC~c~e Plan 185.
not to proceed wi~h any t~ sales in 1962."
Carried.
.nes ? e d
~vDlicaCion ei~$,l "~T C~ncil approve and uphold the Plannin~
. Board report in reapcut to the ~en~t app~'
cation of Mr. Miles as ~tlined in ~he Board By=l~
2.
Corfield
~cBain
'~HER]~S the traffic on all municipal streets
has increased substantially in recent years;
AND W}~!F,EAS obstacles, in the form of fences
or hedges, located adjacent to intersections
on private property, create a hazard to motor
traffic where such obstructions are of suf-
ficient height to obscure visibility;
AND WHEX}UkS there is no legislation by which
Municipal Councils can presently regulate
and control the height of such obstructions;
NOW THEI~FORE THE bRrNICtPAL CORPORATION OF
THE T~.~SHIP OF STA~GRD P~SOLVES:
1. That in the interest of moto~'~raffic
safety within municipalities, the Legislature
of the Province of Ontario be petitioned to
amend The Municipal ct, to provide authority
for }~nicipal Councils to regulate the height
of hedges, fences or other obstructions on
private lands adjacent to street intersections.
2. That this resolution be forwarded to The
Association of Ontario Hayors and Reeves, and
The Ontario Municipal Association for the
endorsement of such Associations."
Carried.
MacBain
Scott
MacBain
Potter
MacBain
Potter
Scott
Potter
"THAT the following en~ployees be classified
as permanent employees as from October 29th,
1962:
Mrs. Shirley Carr - Welfare Worker,
Mrs. Mabel MacPherson - Female Clerk in the
Treasurer' s Office."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated Nov. 5th, 1962 in respect to the recom-
mendation to re-zone property for a Pentecostal
Tabernacle at the corner of Frederica Street
and Dorchester Road in Part Twp. Lot 125, and
that Council approve of an amendment to ~he
Zoning By-law to permit such constn~ction,
subject to the conditions outlined in the
Committee ' s report."
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated Nov. 5th, 1962 in respect to the de-
registration of Plan No. 185 in accordance
with the terms and conditions outlined in
the Committee ~ s report."
"BY-lAW No. 2818, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the construction of a watermain on McLeod
Road as an extension to the Water Supply
System of the Township of Stamford."
first and second time.
Nov.5,1962.
54
Present
Minutes
Mr.Myers
Barker St.
Viet ·
i.%ense
13 · Potter
Bears,
"BY-LAW No. 2819, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the purchase of Part of Township Lot No. 158.'!
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
The following action was taken in respect to items on the agenda:
Item E was tabled,
Item H was referred to Committee No. 2.
~n_der Petitions & Comm~n!c_at_io_ns_:
Item 1 was referredto Con~nittee No. 5,
Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 were filed,
Item 6 was referred to Cormnittee No. 2.
14. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Monday,
Nov. 12th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried ·
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: P .M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on November 12th, 1962,
commencing at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. MitcHelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
Reeve
.-, Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor ,
Councillor
Councillor
1. Scott
Potter "THAT the minutes of the meetings held Nov. 5,
.,~ 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Mr. J. H. Myers of 2542 Barker Street was present at the
meeting and addressed Council in respect to an area on the back
of his property where the Township had located a shack used at th
t~e tile was put in on Franklin Avenue. He advised that the
ship had promised to see that the ground was filled in where the
shack had stood, but to date sufficient fill and seeding had not
been brought in. After hearing Mr. Myers, it was decided that the
matter should be referred to Committee No. 4 at the regular
to see what action could be taken'to rectify the situation.
2. MacBai~
PotCar
"THAT the application for a Victualling (ReCsil
Sto~e) License from International Resort
.... Facilities, 2650 Portage Road be approved and
license ~rant~d."
· Oa~ried.
Bldg.
permits
Windermere
Road
Property
Traffic
Study -
Dixon St.
Winter
Works
Q.E.W.
Sewer
Crossing.
Engineers
As8oco
Meeting
Tenders -
Plows
Operator-
Pollution
Control
-Plan~..
e
05
Keighan
Corfield
Corfield
Bearss
Corfield
Bearss
Potter
Bearss
Potter
Bearss
Cotfield
Bears,
Cotfield
Scott
Cotfield
Scott
"THAF we accept the report of the Ruilding
InspectoL for Buildinj Y'cnu~ts isshcd in
the ;nox:dn of ob 1V62 in the amount
of $266~Vj0.00."
Uarricd.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Nov. $, 1962 and the 'formship proceed with
the c].can.:.ng up of littered property at
Windenne':c Road and that anti-litter signs
be posted in this area.
Carried.
"THAT as a result of a traffic study made on
Dixon Street from Drumnond ~;-I, oad to Orchard
Ave., that the report of Cornre. No. 4 dated
Nov. 5, 1962 be accepted and Dixon St. not
be made a through street at this time."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comn. No. 5
dated'Nov. 9, 1962 and the ]Engineer be author-
ized to proceed with the work outlined in
the report under the Winter Works Programme."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5
dated boy. 9, 1962 and the work for Brookfield
sewer re: Q.E.W. crossing be awarded to Dmnore
Bros. Ltd. at a price of $2,170.00, being
the lowest tender submitted."
Carried.
Carrie~.
"THAT we accept the report of Confie. No.
dated Nov. 9, 1962 and advertisements
"THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 4
dated Nov. 8, 1962 and the Engineer be author-
ized to attend the City Engineer's Association
Fall Business Meeting and Workshop to be held
in Kitchener on Nov. 28 to 30."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 4
ized to call tenders for 2 one-way plows; and
further that the Engineer be authorized tO
mount one of our V plows on the Gelion Grader."'~
for a
tion ContrOl Plant No. c h
following newspapers: Niagara Falls Evening
Review & Mai,l,, Daily News,
Munici Itilities '
Briefs re: 11.
Grants.
MacBain
Keighan
N.Y.C. 12. Cotfield
Signal ' Keighan
Improve-
ments.
Human Rights 13. MacBain
Day Ad. 'Potter
Planning 14. MaeBain,
Board KeiShan
Maos.
By-law
2814
'~ItERFAS in our meetings before the Niagara
Parks Commission and the Minister of Economics
and Development the Chairman and the Minister
both promised our briefs would be presented to
the Cabinet and that we would be informed as to
the decisions of the Cabinet; By-law
And Whereas both the Chairman and the Minister, 2820
and in particular the Minister, were impressed
by our briefs and promised to support the same
before the Cabinet;
And Whereas notwithstanding the fact that our
officials have on numerous occasions reminded By-law
both gentlemen of their undertakings, to our 2823
knowledge at least, no action has been taken in
respect to the same by the Cabinet;
And Whereas it is imperative to a sound
program by the new City of Niagara Falls that
more equitable grants be obtained from H.E.P.C.
and the N.P.C.,
AndWhereas it is therefore necessary that the
two matters be presented to the Cabinet without By-law
further delay; 2821
Therefore, the Clerk be instructed to write to
the Prime Minister of Ontario requesting that
these two matters be considered by the Cabinet
at an early date and that the Cabinet's decision
be made available to us before December, 1962,
and that a copy of this resolution be enclosed
in the letter to the Prime Minister in order that By-law
he maybe fully aware of the delay and why thin ~822
Council deemed it necessary tow rite directly to
the Prime ~inister;
And further, that our local M.P.P., Mr. George
Bukator be made aware of our action as has been
done in the past."
Garried.
"THAT we approve of Plan A-106 showing signal
improvements on the New York Central Railroad
Crossing of Stanley Ave., and the Engineer be
authorized to sign the plan and return to New
York'Central Railroad for processing."
Carried.
"THAT our Clerk be authorized to arrange with
the City of Niagara Falls and the Village of
Chippawa for a Joint proclamation regarding
"Human R~ghts Day" but in the event he is
unable to do so that he arrange the same for
our owa Township."
· . Carried.
"THAT our Clerk be instructed tow rite to the
Planning Board and point out that we feel we
should leave to their discretion the question
of supplying and reproducing maps, etc., it
being unobJectionable to Council and it being
out understanding that the cost of such
will be recovered as is presently done by our
En~tneetit~ Dept." ~
By-law
2_813
Preserving
Documents
15. Scott
Bearss "BY-LAW Eo. 2814, 1962. A By-law to estab]ish
a Historical 7iuseum and to appoint a board
for the operation of the !.iuseum in the City
of Niagara; Falls.~' ','Icaa a first, second and
third thus and passed.
16. Corfield
Potter
'BY-IA!j l/o. 2820, 1962. A By-lmg to dedicate
certain streets as public highways and to
name th~n.~' Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
17. Scott
Potter
~:BY-LAZ~ i?o. 2823, 1962. A Ry-law tg'authorize
the execution of an AgrcemenE~dated the 12th
day of [7ovember, 1962 botween The Corporation
of the City of Fiagara Falls, the Corporation
of the Tm,mship of Stanford and Kiwanis Village
(Niagara Pails) Limitrid.~ z~ead a first, second
and third time and passed.
18. Potter
Bearss
"BY-IAW !"o. 2821, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an A~reement dated the 12th
day of November, 1962, between The Corporation
of the Tm,mship of Stamford and Vincent Kerrio-
Germano Limited.!' Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
19. Keighan
Corfield
"BY-LAW Eo. 2822, 1962. Being a by-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement dated
the 12th day of November, i[962, between The
Corporation of the To~.mship of Stamford and
Vincent Kerrio-Germano Limited." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
20. Scott
Bearss
"BY-LAW b':o. 2813, 1962. A By-law to amend
Restrictive Area By-law No. 2530 (1960)."
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
A discussion took place in respect to the matter of preserving
To~mship historical documents and items of value for posterity,
such items to include the Reeve's gavel and anvil, the composite
'pictures of past Reeves and Township Officials, and other data
of historical value. It was also suggested that a picture of the
1962 Council be included in the collection. It was decided that
a Committee comprised of Councillors W. G. ~cott, Emma Bearss and
Simeon Cotfield be appointed to work with the Lundy's Lane Histor-
ical Museum Society in compi]ing the coiloct|on.
The follpwing action. was t.ake.n in resp. Qc.t..tq items on the Agenda:
Item 1 was referred to Committee No.
~n_deX ~e~o_~t~
IUems C, E, F, G and J were filed.
Action
Adj corn
Under Petitions & Comm_unic_at_io_ns:
Items 2 and 6 were tabled,
Items 3 and 4 were filed,
Item 7 was referred to Committee No. 4.
21. Cotfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Nov.
19th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: P .M.
The Annual Autumn Road Inspection of Council was held on Saturday,
November 17th, 1962, commencing at 9 o'clock a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The meeting convened at the Township Hall at 9:00 a.m. and pro-
ceeded on the'following tour of inspection:
1. Inspect Portage Road and Livingston St. from Oakes Drive
to Stanley Ave.
2. Wilson Crescent and Heximer Ave~ .from Drummond Rd. to
McLeod Road.
3. Caledonia Street from Dunn Street to McLeod Road.
4. Oakwood Drive and Industrial Subdivision. ~
5. McLeod Road from Montrose Rd. to the Thorold Townline Road.
6..~. Nichols Lane from ~8 Highway to Beechwood Road.
7. Beechwood Road from Nichols Lane to McLeod Road.
8. Welland Line Road from Beechwood Road to Kalar Road.
9. Franklin Ave. from Lundy's Lane tO Ash Street.
10. Wading pool at Optimist Club.
11. Culp Street from Cotwin Avenue to Drummond Road.
12. Inspection of vehicles at Storehouse.
13. De~onstration at storehouse by Works Foreman.
Demonstration at storehouse by Sewer Foreman.
Agenda
Cont '.d.
AJt ourn.
"Nov. 17,1962
15. Stamford-Niagara Pollution Plant No. 1.
16. Inspection new bridge at Stanley Ave. and Niagara Townline
Road.
17. Inspection new road built by D.H.O. adjacent to Queen
Elizabeth Way.
18. Dorchester Rd. from Mountain load to Fireman's Park.
19. Gore Street from St. Patrick Ave. to St. George Ave.,
St.George Ave. from Gore St. to Hci[icking Street,
McMicking Street from St.George Ave. to St. Patrick Ave.
20. Inspection of roads - Town f: Country Subdivision.'
21. Dorchester Rd. from Thorold Stone Rd.. to Dianne Street.
22. Freeman Street from Dorchester Rd. to east 12~uit thereof.
23. Town & Country pumping station.
24. Inspection of Industrial Subdivision and filling operation.
25. Mulhern Street from Montrose ?,d. to Ulster Avenue.
26. Garner Road from Mountain Road to Warnor Road.
27. Beechwood Road from Warner ~load to ~8 Highway.
At.the completion of the tour of inspection, the members of
Council and Officials convened for Luncheon at Uncle Sam's Hotel.
Following the luncheon certain exhibits were presented and ex-
plained by Charles Wright, Victor Golchuk, Mervyn Perkins and
John Smyth. At the conclusion of the presentations, several
science films were shown. The meeting then adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned,
Hour:P.M.
"' i /IX
' ' " "" '" " ' 't'. rk" '
A Regular Meeting of Counefl was held on November Z'Y~th, 1962
commencing at 7:30, p.m .........
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
A. A. MacBain Deputy-Reeve
E. Bearss Councillor
S. Cotfield Councillor
R, F, Keighan Councillor
H. R. Potter Councillor
W, G. Scott Councillor
1. MacBain
Potter
"T}~T the minutes of the meetinS held Nov.12th,
1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Accounts
X..Toodyard
Sanitation
Dept·
Report ·
Sidewalk
_Report
Franklin
Ave. Lot
~ Sewer
~! Report. ,,
~' i
Street
Dept·
Report ....
2 · MacBain
Cot field
"THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 2 dated
Nov. 19, 1962 and the following accounts for
the period ending Nov. 15, 1962 be authorized
for payment:
General ............. · .... $489,881.10,
Roads · ............ · ...... $ 33,517.03,
Relief ...... · .... .... .... $ 7,629.41,"
Carried.
3. MacBain
potter
"THAT the application for Fuel Dealer License
from Clifford Crawford, 1729 McLeod Rd. be
granted."
Carried.
4. Cotfield
Bearss
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Nov. 14th, 1962 in respect to the inspection of
the woodyard on McLeod Road."
Carried.
5. Corfield
Bearss
Eng.Admin.
Report
Cemeteries
Report
6. Cotfield
Bearss
7. Cotfield
Bearss
Recreation
& Comm.Serv.
Report.
Planning
Board
Report.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Nov. 19th, 1962 in respect to the report on = Mercnik
expenditures of the Sanitation & Waste Removal -Applies-
Dept. up to Nov. 12ths 1962." .. tion
8. Cotfield
Bearss
9. Cotfield
Bearss
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4
dated Nov. 16th 'in respect to Sidewalk Expendi'
tufts for maintenance - 1962, up to Nov. 12th,
1962."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 4 dated
Nov. 14th, 1962 in respect to a complaint con-
eernin~ a lot on Franklin Ave."
Carried,
"THAT we accep~ the report'of Comm. No. 4 dated
Nov. 19th in respect to the Interim Report on
Expenditures up to November 12tht 1962 in the
Sewer Department."
Carried,
"THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 4 dated .
Nov. 19th~ 1962 in respect to the .Expenditu~e .'
Report~ Street Department, ~o Nov. 12tht 1962. '.
Carried°
lOe
2.
Corfield
Bearss
Potter
Bearss
Potter
Corfield
"THAT we accept the report of Commfttee No. 4
dated Nov. 19th, 1962 in respect to Expen-
diture ".sport, Engineering Administration, to
Nov. 12th, 1962."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the
Nov. 16tb, 1962 in
on Expenditures in
Nov. 12th~ 1962."
report of Comm. No. 5 dated
respect to Interim report
the Cemeteries Dept. up to
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of'Comm. No. 5 dated
Nov. 19th, 1962 in respect to Expenditure
Report, .lecreation and Community Services up
to Nov. 12th, 1962."
Carried.
MacBain
Potter
"TItAT we accept the Planning Board's report of
Nov. 16th and 19th and that the necessary
by-lmqs be prepared."
Carried.
At-this point in the meeting blr. W. G. Booth addressed Council
and asked that the next item on the Agenda, numbered M, being
a report of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board
concerning Amendment Application of Mr. H. Hercnik, be dealt
with by Council in Committee. Council agreed to Mr. Booth's
request and ordered that Item M be considered in Committee.
Beamer 14. MacBain
9ption Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2
dated Nov. 19th in respect to the option of
Lots 47 and 48, Plan 1.60 to Mrs. Margaret E.
B earner. ';
Carried.
'Council of 15. MacBain
Christians Cotfield
~ Jews.
"~{AT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated November 19th, 1962 in respect to the
request for a Grant from the National Office
of the Canadian Council of Christians and
JewS."
Carried.
.Tenders for 16. MacBain
~ebentures Potter
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated Nov. 19th, 1962 in respect to Tenders
for T~mship Debentures, and the Clerk be
authorized to invite tenders to purchase
approximately $200,000. Township Debentures,
from the current list of Investment Dealerst
Such Tenders to be in the hands of ~he Clerk
by Friday, November 3rd at 4 p.m."
Carried.
Ad,~ourn 22. MacBain
Kobald 17. MacBain Corfield "THAT x.m now adjourn to met again Nov.
Applica- Scott "THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 2
tion dated Nov. 19th, 1962 in respect to Amendment 24th, 1962 at 9:30 a.m.'
Application A-60, Kobald, Pt. Twp. Lot 35,
Rag. Plan 2, Drummond Road, and the report Carried.
of the Planning Board dated Nov. 5th be accep-
ted subject to the conditions set out therein, = Meeting Adjourned
but excluding items 3 and 5, and also, that
the applicant be requested to pay an amount Hour: ,: P.M.
of $75.00 to cover the estimated cost of pro- ,:
Carried · e
Fire Dept. 18. Scott 57. A Regular Meeting of Council was held On i!ovemb~r24ah, '1962
addition Keighan "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3 dated commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Nov. 19th, 1962 in respect to the addition of
three members to the permanent Fire Dept. Force, ] pr. esent E.E. tilachelson 7.cave
and applications for same be advertised in the A.A.Z.lacihin Deputy-Reeve
Niagara Falls Evening Review, to be in the hands E. Bearss Councillor
of the Clerk by Thursday, Nov. 29th at 4 p.mJ S. Corfr'.cld Councillor
II, F. Kc:Lghan Councillor
Carried. H.R. Potter Councillor
W. G. Scott Councillor
Santa 19 · Bearss ·
Claus ' Scott "THAT permission be granted to the merchants Minute_is 1. Potter
Parade of Stamford Green ShOpPing Plaza to hold a Keighan 'TI~AT the minutes of the meeting held Nov.
"' Santa Claus Parade on Dee. 8, 1962 at 10.30 19th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
a.m. and following the proposed route."
Carried.
Carried ·
' Dorchester Mr. A. Macklem and ~.[r. '~oger Gordon were present at the
l~d. & L.Ln. meeting in respect to the re-zoning of property at the south-
By- law 20 · Cot field
2800 Keighan "BY-LAW No. 2800, 1962. A By-law to authorize Re-zoning. west corner of Lundy's Lane and Dorchester iload, from single
the eonstractio~ of certain works as local ' family residential use to commercial use. A report of the
improvements under the provisions of The Planniug Board in this connection was read by the Clerk which
Local Improvement Ae~." Read a third time provided that the application be not recommended. In speaking
and passed. on the matter Mr. Gordon referred to tbe commercial development
existing on the north-west and north-east corners of Dorchester
~, Road and Lundy's Lane. M~:. Macklem stated that the eight alter-
By-law nate sites suggested by the Planning Board had been investigated
2801... 21. Cotfield "BY-LAW.No. ·2818, 1962. A By-law to authorize
MaoBatn the const~uction of a'wat~rmain~'on McLeod Road but for various reasons could not meet the requirements of their
as an extension to [he Water Supply System ~ clients in Toronto. Mr. Macklem advised that the five property
j,", the To~ship of S~afo=d." Read a ~hird t~e o~mers on the south side of Lundy's Lane west of Dorchester Road
and passed. : had no objection to a commercial zone being established, but
would prefer to have the vhole block re-zoned, rather that one
Action ~e foll~tu~ action was ~en in res~ec~ ~o i~s on ~he Aae~da2 lot. The history of the zoning in the area was then outlined by
, the Reeve and Clerk and it was mentioned that the o~ers of prop-
Unde~ Re~orts of Co~it~ees: arty had originally objected to a commercial zone for their area.
............. Members of Council then e~ressed their opinions on the matter,
I~ M ~11 be conside~ed iu C~i~ee, during which time it was snggested that the five o~mers should
I~ N and 0 ~e~e filed. ' be polled to determine their present ~elings in respect to re-
zoning. At the end of the discussion it was decided that the
Hnde~ Pe~i~ion~ & C~ntca~ioa~ ma~er would be tabled for the next meeting of Council.
~ I~ 1 ~as ~f~ed ~o C~i~e No. 5, ~os.Ha~ding Mr. JoSeph L. Hardlng of 770 Portage Rd. N. was present a~ ~he
I~ ~, 4, 5, 6, 7, ~and 9 were filed, 770 Portage meeti~ and addressed Council in respect to his com~nication on
I~ 10 ~a~ wefew~ed ~o ~oua~l~ee No. ~, 'Rd. N. ~he Agenda numbered 1. under Petitions & Communications. Mr.
Handing explained that the house in question was originally buil~
; · '- as a duplex by Mr. Baldin for hi~ ~wo eons. He advised tha~
a{uer ha purchased ~he house he had added a bathroom to make a
3 ~o~ apartment, and u~ vlshed to add anoUher baUhro~ go make
' anO~he~ apar~men~ wi~h 4 ro~s. A~ presen~ ~here were ~wo units
.\
[ .Harding
Cent ' d
I~..~ D.O.H.
~i~I Land -
iL1 Bellevue
'!~! Street
Traffic
Study-
Scott St.
in the building and he wished to add a third. After hearing Mr.
Harding it was decided to secure more factual information before
a decision was made, and it was directed that the Building In-
spector be asked for a written report on the matter for the next
regular meeting.
2. Cotfield
Bearss
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Nov. 21st, 1962 in respect to the proposal for
the Dept. of Highways surplus land being Lot
255 and Part Lot 256, Reg. Plan 44 on the sou~
side of Bellevue Street."
Carried.
3. Cotfield
Bearss
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated
Nov. 21st, 1962 in respect to the Traffic stu~
made in respect to Scott Street, between Por-
tage and Drummond Roads."
Carried.
Permanent
Employees
1962
Construc-
tion.
W inter
Works
Park Area
Carlton AV.
Park Area
Katar Rd.
4. Bearss
Potter
5, Potter
Bearss
6.- Potter
Bearss
7,"' Potter
Cotfield
Potter
Cotfield
Po~ter
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Engineer
dated Nov. 23rd, 1962 in respect to temporary
employees transferred to permanent employment."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 5 dated
Nov. 20th,# 1962 in respect to 1962 Construction,
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
Nov. 19th, 1962 in respect to the 1962-63
Works.Incentive Program." ;
..Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Carom. No. 5 dated
Nov. 22nd, 1962 fn respect Co the park area off
Garlton Ave. near Dunn Street."
Carried,
"THAT we accept the report of Nov. 23rd, 1962
in respect to the proposed park area on l{alar
Road, and O.L.S. Survey be obtained."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated
· Nov. 23rd, 1962 in respect to the proposed
lagoon sou~ho£ McLeod. Road."
Carried,
Merger
Committee
Report
Union
Donation
Tenders-
Deben-
tures.
No. 2
r_eport
Retirement
Bates
By-law
By-law
By-law
125
3.
5·
6.
Keighan
MacBain
MacBain
Corfield
MacBain
Potter
MacBain
Potter
MacBain
Cotfield
Keighan
MacBain
MacBain
Cotfield
Scoot
Bearss
Potter
Scott
"THAT x.m accept the report of the bierger
Committee dated Nov. 23rd, 1962 and approve
of the recommendations outlined therein."
Carried.
"TI-~T we accept the report of Comm. No. 2
dated l[ov. 23rd, ].962 in respect to the
donation to Stamford ~. Employees Local
Union in respect to the annual Adults and
Children's Christmas Party.:~
Carried.
"TI-~T we accept the Tender submitted by
Dominion Securities Corporation Ltd. to pur-
chase '.~. Debentures in the principal amount
of $19g,111.13, less commuted payments for
local ::m~provements, to be dated December 1st,
1962 at a rate of $99,358 per $100 on the
basis of the debentures bearing interest at
5~% per annum, this being the lowest tender
submitted out of nine received."
Carried.
"TI-LAT we accept the recommendations contained
in No. 2's report of I!ovember 24th and the
Clerk be instnmted to put the recommenda-
tiersinto effect."
Carried.
"THAT our Clerk write to the Department of
Labour and request that we may be permitted
to delay submitting notices of retirement
for Mr. Dawe and Mr. Uilson until such time
as the matter can be determined by the nm,;
City Council."
Carried.
"BY-Id~W No. 2825, 1962. A By-law to set the
rate of pay for election officials." Read
a first, second and ~hird time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2826, 1962. A By-law to dedicate
as Part of Hodgson Avenue a portion of Block
A according to Registered Plan 157. Read a
first, second and third time and passed·
"BY-Id~W No. 2827, 1962. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of a Deed." Read a first,
second and third time and passed·
first,
No. 2829, 1962. A to amend
No. 2530 (1960) as · Read a
second and third time and ,assed.
By-law
2830
Action
Ad,~ ourn
Nov.24,1962.
19. MacBain
Bearss
"BY-lAW No. 2830, 1962. A By-lax.7 to amend
By-law No. 2780 (1962)." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
The follm~ing action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda:
Under Reports of Committees:
Item I was Tabled.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Item 1 was Tabled,
Item 4 was Filed.
Under By-laws:
By-law No. 2828, being a by-law to regulate and license Travel
Trailer and Tent Sites was referred to Coram. No. 2.
20. Cotfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
MeetingAdjourned.
Hour:
MAYOR
ALDERMEN
Niagara Falls
Candidates
Stamford
Candidates
HYDRO COMM.
Niagara Falls
Candidat es
Stamford
Candidates
BOARD OF
EDUCATION
Niagara Falls
C_~an. didates
Stamford
RESULTS OF i<O.~iI~TIOii hq"oE':;iNG III=;LD
i.[ONDAY, 2!CVEI. BEil 26th, 1962
AT THE CITY I~LL~ ZIAC~\FA FALL. S~ Ci~TARIO.
NOMINATED
2. lOVED Bt
A1 MacBain j:hn u. c'!cn~ent
Franklin J. 'Illlet ~. ': . natclay
i._'cCallum, !an
Gregory, Clifford
Swayze, Church G.
.~.IcKinley, Arthur J.
liartin, Faho 9.
Bruce, Stuart B.
Twocock, -]. F.
Hartin, george
Snyder, W. A.
Morton~ H. C.
Scott, Walter G.
iIcC~een, George
Reilly, G. Howard
Corfield, Simeon
Potter, Harland P.
Keighan, Robert F.
Mitchelson,Edward E.
Bearss, Emma
Burley, George L.
Barnes, Thomas
7 nc:t rTillf ares
Chas. i'.
An:b:cw Sheec'y
if!choral ' uin!ap
h:.chac ] ' uinlan
Pay! Aleo
Paul A!co
ST. A. ?otter
F. ".. ncttg
john Broderick
il. lloltzhauer
~a!viD J. Eesscy
Y'7:'.!liam D. l]ond
A1 llacEain
ll!azel :.[cBurney
John E. McBurncy
J,D .thi[acKcnzie
john N. Allan
Eddie gurley
Winnifred S.Hill
Jones, Richard J.
Wincott, james E.
FrankWalker
Robert F. Keighan
Hill, Winnifred Stokes
Logan, Horace C.
McRae, Delilah
Plant, Charles E.
Fingland, W.
Potter, Wilfred A.
Slemon, C. Boyd
McConvey, James
Mon=oe, Jack
Zimmerman,Donald 0.
Hetherington,John S.
Raham, Earl K.
McLeod, Douglas
Rolls, Robert L.
H. P. IIanan
Sheldon C,Delaney
F. S. Barclay
II.P.Hanan
Sheldon C.Delaney
George Martin
James Wincott
F.W.Patterson
Co B. Slemon
E. K0 Raham
C. M. Garter
Harry W. Stewart
Leonard Neal
Ronald H. Ports
SECO~IDED BY
C].cn Nivcn
A. ifcAdorey
!'L:.lliam J. 'ced
liarland P,. Potter
John F.. b!cBurney
O. Caughill
John E. HcBurney
A. McAdorey
G. C . Swayze
Melvin D. Tisdale.
Robert F. Keighan
Glen Niven
G. C. Swayzc
Melvin D. Tisdale
b~riel E. Bruce
Clifford G. Gregory
Melvin D. Tisdale
Melvin D. Tisdale.
Frank Walker
Geo. W. Didemus
Hatland R. Potter
1larry W, Stewart
Harry W. Stewart
C. M0 Carter
tlarold W.Buckborough
Charles F. Little
Resulcs Con~inued
SEPARATE
SCHOOL
TRUSTEE
Niag.Falls
Candidates
Stamford
Candidates
Nominated
Amadio, Cecil
Kithey, Lawrence J.
Mancuso, Vincent
Megannety, Joseph
Lalonde, Arthur H.
Dennis, Joseph
Watson~ Stanley
Dewhie F. Philip
Rose, Harold T.
Deeicco, Carl
Repa, Mike
Douglas,James T.
Moved By
A. J. McKinley
Faho O. biartin
H. C. Morton
L. J. Kithey
Jos. Dennis
Faho O. Martin
Frank S. Danecker
H. G. Kirley
Wilfrid T.Manuel
H. T. Rose
A. McAdorey
Edward Phelan
Seconded By
Faho O. Martin
Vincent Maneuse
L. J. Kithey
Vincent Mancu-so
Vincent Mancuso
Michael J. Quinlan
F. Philip D~qnie
Stanley A. Watson
J. A. MacKenzie
A. McAdorey
O. Caughill
Gerald E. Kithey
OFFICE
For
Mayor
For
Aldermen
5 to be
elected
from Stam-
ford & 5
to be elec-
ted from
Niag.Falls
For Hydro
Commis-
sioners
2 to be
elected
from Stam-
ford & 2
to be elec-
ted from
Niag. Falls
'l'For Board
of Educa-
tion
5 to be
elected
from Stam-
ford & 5
to be elec-
ted from
Niag.Falls
I~Fo~
Separate
chool
QUALIFIED AND GOII~:G il:C TIIE POLLS
DECE~.BER._3rd, 1962 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m_.
ADDRE S S
A1 ~IacBain
Franklin J.Miller
~,IcCallum, !an
Gregory, C 1 if ford
Swayze, Church
McKinley,Arthur
blartin,Faho e.
Bruce, Stuart F.,
Twocock, E.F.
~.~rtin, George
Snyder, W. A.
Morton H. C.
Scott, Walter G.
McQueen, George
Reilly, G.Howard
Cor:~ield, Simeon
Potter, Harland R.
Keighan, Robert F.
Mitchelson ,Edward
Bears8, Emma
818 Shirley Ave.
1782 '-o]}inson St.
1563 ~:;-ver Road
889 Horr.;son Street
980 Fourth Ave.
87 w, pworth Circle
553 Fcrguson St.
1398 l[orrison St.
].916 Sylvia Place
2075 Summer St.
1563 Pal;.~er Ave.
638 Third Ave.
2304 ifaranda St.
1708 Glenholme Ave.
30e7 Dell Ave.
1633 Pr. Edward Ave.
3037 Thorold Road
2670 Dorchester Rd.
2509 St. John St.
2277 .St. John St.
CCCUPATION
l
General Insurance
Professional Engineer
Trimmer
!~etired
Salesman
iierchant
lfanufact~re~'s Agent
Cbi~opractor
General Contractor
!Jachinist
7.etired
insurance Agent
llanager
Sales Correspondent
Retired Farmer
Veterinary Surgeon
~eal Estate Broker
Secretary-Treasurer
Ilousmqife.
Burley, Gaorge L.
Barnes, Thomas
Jones, Richard J.
Wincott, James E.
1000 Sixth Ave.
955 Stamford St.
2415 Taylor St,
1691 Arthur St.
Herchant
Electrical Consultant
First Operator
Electrical Contractor
(Acclamation For Hembets Of llydro Commission)
Hill,Winnifred S.
Logan,Horace C.
McRae, Delilah
Plant,Charles E.
Fingland, W,
Potter, Wilfred A.
Slemon, C. Boyd
McConvey, James
Monroe~ Jack
Zimmerman,Donald
Hetherington,John
Raham, Earl K.
McI, eod, Douglas
Rolls, Robert L.
Areadie, Cecil
Kitney,Lm~ence
Maneuse,Vincent
Me~annety Joseph
La~onde, ~rthur H,
Dennis~ Joseph
Watson~ Stanley
D~qnie,F.Philip
Rose,Harold T.
Decicco Carl
Repa~ M~ke
Douglas, James T.
915 Willmott St.
860 Robert St,
1419 iiap!e St.
1279 5tuart Ave.
892 Simcoe St.
662 Bridge Street
2421 Locus Ave.
2710 llu~gins St.
78 Dorchester Rd.S.
3530 Lundy's Lane
1776 Z.loodlond Blvd.
2546 Co~z.~in Crest.
2477 Gaswell St.
1952 nrookfield Av.
379 Ferguson St.
lll0 Valley Way
1653 Buchanan Ave.
1.622 Lowell Ave.
1433 Cedar St.
1520 Ferry St.
2325 Goodsir Crest.
3026 Dorchester Rd.
473 Eton Crescent
2786 Wills Street
3151 Stanley Ave.
2550 f;he~qood Rd.
i.lanaging Editor
'!etired
Ilousewife
immigration Consultant
Retired Clergyman'
Dentist
Manufacturing Chemist
Personnel Director
F:;.cldman
Contractor
Office Manager
Accountant
Barrister & Solicitor
Clergyman
Plumber
Salesman
Dry Cleaner
Customs Excise Officer
Crane Operator
Printer
Sot.School Teacher
lltgh School Assistant
Prof. Engineer
~nsurance A en~
Electrical ~ontraotor
Engineer
SL~,~LARY OF ELECTION FZSIFLTS
52 .
· ~
~ i ~LAYOR
l<i] ALDEPa~EN
BOARD OF
EDUCATION
CITY OF NIAGAP~ FALLS
December 3rd, 1962
Franklin J. Miller
A1 bIacBain
Arthur J. McKinley
Inn NcCallum
George ~{artin
Harold C..Horton
-Church G., Swayze
Faho O. i~rtin
-Clifford C.regory
Edward F,. Twocock
Stuart Burva]. Bruce
-William ~. Snyder
Edwar~'~-. Mitchelson
'Robert F. Keighan
Harland ~. Potter,
· Walter G, Scott
'-Simeen. Corfield
'Emma Bea~ss
George l.~Queen
G. Howard Reilly
Willis~ Fingland
Wilfred A.. Potter '
Horace C. Logan
Winnifred Stokes Hill
' Delilah McRae
Charles E. Plant
Robert L. Rolls
C. Boyd Slemon
Douglas McLeod
Donald Zimmerman
Jack Monroe
Earl K. Raham
John S. Hetherington
James McConvey
~EPARATE SCHOOL ""-
BOARD
:Cecil Amadio
Vincent Mancuso
Joseph Dennis
Lawrence J. Kithey
'Joseph Megarmory
Present
8,803 Elected
6,402
for 2 years.
7,059
-6,954
6,771
6,762
6,-556
5,769
5,417
4,837
3.,443
10,451
9 135
8 787
7 899
6 913
5 871
4 655
3 745
8 432
8 365
8 867
6 752
5 401
4 969
6 845
5 840
5 833
5,561
.5,446
4,491
4,432
2,523.
Elected :for 2 years
Elected for 2 year?
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 year~
Elected for 2 year~
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 yearg
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 year~
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 years
Elected for 2 years
2,416 Elected for 2 years
2,107 Elected for 2 years
2~070 Elected for 2 years
1,933 Elected for 2 years
· 1,777 Elected for 2 years
Purpose
Do It Now
Campaign
Arthur. H. Lalonde 1,652
F. rhil.ip D~nie 2,123 Elected for 2 years Skylift
Carl Dectcco 2,069 Elected for 2 years .~
Mike ~epa 2,059 Elected for 2 years
tl
. Stanley Watson
,,.Harold T.' Rose
James Thomas Douglas
1,976 Elected for 2 years
1,966 Elected for 2 years
1,620
Total Numbs= bf. Eligible Electo=s on City & Township Voters Lists ...
Per~entaSe'o~ ~EliSible Electors,who voted at 1962 Election .......... 53,t
A (:peczT..q! 7cei::r.nq of cou~_~c.'.! was bold on .'+~uvds~ly, November
29th, 1962 commencinG qt:~:L:~.i. 2.L}'
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
A. A. MacBain Deputy-Reeve
E. Bearss Councillor
S. Corfield Councillor
R. F. Keighan Councillor
H. R. Potter Councillor
W. G. Scott Councillor
A special meeting of Council was called at the request of Mr.
W. G. Booth on behalf of his client, Mr. Hans Mercnik, to
consider the proposal for a sky lift at Stanley Avenhe, between
Portage Rd. and Murray Street. Mr. C. Dowson,,Planning Direc-
tor of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area.Planning Board was
also in attendance at the meeting. It was explained that the
matter had previously been considered by Council in Committee
and had been agreed to in principle. Mr. Dowson then read a
report of the Planning Board, dated Nov. 29th, 1962. Several
types of plans concerning the proposal were also tabled for the
information of Council. The Director stated that the site was
a very difficult one to do anything with and the proposal of
the applicant would be one of the best possible uses. The report
indicated, however, that the site was small and the proposal
would require some relief from by-law set-backs. The report
rec~mnended the proposal in principle, subject to certain con-
ditions. Mr. Booth advised that there was a time limit involved
in respect to the five separate options he was securing from
his client. He also assured Council that his client was prepared
to pay for an independent survey to ensure the safety of the
project. Mr. Booth asked that an amending By-law to general
zoning By-law 2530 be passed to permit the set-backs and height
requirements for the proposal. During consideration of the
matter by Council some concern was expressed in respect to the
parking requirements, including bus loading space. Mr. Booth
assured Council that there would be sufficient parking within one
block of the project. Resolution No. 2 hereunder was passed in
respect to this matter:
1. Keighan
Cotfield
2. MacBain
Potter
"THAT Council agree to participate in a proc-
lamation to be placed in the Evening Review
in support of the Winter Employment Committe~s
"Do It Now" campaign on the same conditions
as in past years, and that the Clerk be author-
ized to take the necessary steps to accomplish
this."
Carried.
"THAT the recommendation included in the [' ~:'
Planning Board letter of Nov. 16th be approved t ,5~
in principle, subject to the o~ner: . ;.!~ .'
(a) Providing parking of 140 spaces plus off
street bus parking.
(b) Providing the owner undertakes in writingj
under seal, to provide up to $5,000.00 for
the obtaining of a safety certificate from a
competent engineering consulting firm of our
choice when the said undertakin~ is requested.
(c) That sidewalks, where neeessary, be paid
for by developer ~hen required by Council.
It be understood hat aRp~e~g~ by Couno 1
Ad ~ou rn.
There being no further business the meeting
'adjourned.
Canadian
Polish
Home
Meeting Adjourned
Nov.29,1962.
9 $
Present
Minutes
Reeve
Hour: P .M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Wednesday, December 5th,
1962, commencln~ at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
'A. A. MacBarn
E. Bearss
S. Corfield
R. F. Keighau
H. R. Potter
W. C. Scott
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
1. Bears8
Keighan "THAT the minutes of the meeting held Nov. 24,
1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
~ayor
~iller
Accounts
Building Mr. John Broderick and his client, Mr~ H. Perkins were presen~
Permit - at the meeting in respect to the application for a building permit
Bon Villa for the Bon Villa House, 2565 Lundy's Lane. Mr. Broderick explain!
House. that his client was having d%fficulty in obtaining a permit for
,, construction of 16 bedrooms ~hich he proposed to add to his presen
as the "Bon Villa Hotel", but in r~lity, was licensed as i Royal
House, and did not have a Hotel license· Mr. Broderick advised
that in 1959 his client had carried out a $90,000. renovation pro-
~=~e, but at that t~e was financially unable to complete the '
balance of his programe consisti~ of addition of bedro~s .Co the
present preises. Ha stated that if his client had kns in 1959
that ba w~ld not ba able to c~lete his plans, he would not have
o~ .~e m~e~ ~ ~e~eeC ~o the ~etu~ ~e~o~ o~ ~ ~o~eZ ~
- ~ub~e Bo~e~ ~.~ ~e~he~ o~ ~ot the a~d~ o~ ~6 be~e~ eouN
~eeve a~v~e8 that the ~obZ~ ~ ooe ~.vo~v~ ~
legal interpretation, and it was directed that a report be
fr~ the Solicitor if possible, for the meeti~ of C~ncil on
Dec~ber 10th.
J.L.~rdinS- Mr. J. L. HardinS of 770 Portage Rd. N. ~s present at the Scott
770 Portage meeting to h~r the report of the Buildi~ Inspector in respect
Rd.. N. to his application for a building pemit to add a bathro~ to hie
praises in order to make another apartment in the building. The
Reeve e~lained that in r~lity Mr. Hardi~ was asking- for an ex'
Manor Dr.
Building
tension of a non-conforming use. In answer to a question from Nr.
Herding, th~ Building Inspector stated thaO. when the house was
originally constructed in 1949, it was no~ designated as a dupl~.
After consideration Of the problem, it was decided that it might
be a matter for the Committee of Adjustment to deal with, but
it would be a question of whether or not they considered it as
minor variance. M~. Hardin~was advised to secure information
~plicaCion forms from the SeCretary .of the Committee at the
ipMall. " ~.
Representatives of the Niagara Falls Canadian Polish
Home were present at the meeting in respect to their letter to
Council asking that certain property at the south-east corner
of Dawson Street and Junkin Avenue, consisting of 2 acres, be
re-zoned from residential to Commercial to permit the erection
of a dance and recreational hall. The letter also stated that
the proposal would also entail the closing of Dawson Street and
Junkin Avenue. After consideration of the matter, it was de-
cided to refer the matter to the Planning Board for a report
before further consideration was given by Council.
2. MacBain
Corfield "THAT the Clerk be instructed to write to His
Worship Mayor Miller and enclos~ ~.copy of
the following resolution: ,
"THAT the Reeve and all members of Stamford
Council unanimously Congratulate Mayor Miller
upon his election to the post of Mayor of
the new City of Niagara Falls and wish him
every success and pledge their support to him
as Chief Magistrate of the new City."
3. MacBain
Keighan
4. Corfield
Bearss
5. MacBain
Keighan
6. Cotfield
Scott
Carried.
7, Bearss
Keighan
"THAT We accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
Dec. 5, 1962 and the following accounts for
the period ending Nov. 30, 1962 be authorized
for payment:
General ................. $289,426.72,
Roads ................... $ 14,53).60,
Relief $ 1 154 08"
Carried.,
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated Dec. 4th, 1962 in respect to the road-
side condition west side of Royal Manor Drive."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Public Hall Licenses
from the Stamford District Bd. of Education
forMerthe Cullimore and James Motden Public
Schools be approved and licenses granted."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated Dec. 4th, 1962 in respect to the ~ection
of caution signs on all four corners at the
intersection of David Ave. and Scott St."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector ~ot buildin~ permits issued during
the ~onth o~ November, amounting to ~223,050."
Plows
8. Cotfield
Bearss
Assessors'
Meetin~
9. Keighan
Cotfield
Visitor &
Convention
Bureau
10. Bearss
Cotfield
S/W Corner
Lundy's Ln.
& Dorchester
11. Scott
Potter
Suspending
Reg. Plan
185
12. MacBain
Cotfield
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 in
respect to the Tenders received for 2 one-way
Snow Plows, and the Tender of Brantford Coach
& Auto Body be accepted, at a price of $1,044.00
being the lowest tender received."
Carried.
"THAT the Township Assessors be authorized to
attend the Fall Meeting of #6 Assessing Officers
of Ontario to be held at Simcoe, Dec.'.Sth, 1962,"
Carried.
By- law
2833
Action
"THAT Stamford Council pay their share toward the
Visitor & Convention Bureau as soon as a definite
reply is received from Chippawn in regard to
their participation."
Carried.
"THAT we acknowledge receipt of the letter from
A. R. Macklem Real Estate Limited withdrawing
their application to re-zone the S/W corner of
Lundy's Lane and Dorchester Road and that the
application be filed."
Carried.
Adjourn
Dec. 5, 1962.
"THAT the Corporation of the Township of Stam-
ford consent to an application by John B.
Hopkins St. for an Order under Section 92 of 60.
Th~ Registry Act, R.S.O. 1960, Chapter 348,
altering or suspending in part the registra~
for the
tion of Registered Plan Number 185 o~'
Present
8/~Corner
ship of Stamford by partially deleting the
boundaries of Lots 3, 4 and 6 to 13, both in-
clusive, and by stopping up and conveying
Blash Street (and Block '~" adjacent thereto)
as shown on said Plan of Subdivision upon the
condition that the applicant pre-pay to the
Corporation the sum of One Thousand and Fifty
($1,050.00) Dollars for estimated cost of side'
walk for land abutting Kalar Road from the
Northerly limit to the southerly limit of said
plan, including the 66 foot width of Blash Sire
and upon the further condition that the applic'
ant be responsible for all legal fees and dis'
bursements incurred in connection with said
,application. And Be It Further Resolved that
the Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to
execute and deliver all documents and affidsvi:s
necessary to support said application and to
release and convey to the applicant all of the
Lundy's Ln.
& DorchestBr
13. MacBain
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2833, 1962. A By-law to petition
to the Hon. Legislative Assembly and the Hon.
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.;' Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
The followinK action was taken in respect to items on the a~enda.
Under Reports of Committees:
Items F and G were filed.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Items 2, 5, 10, 15, 16, 17 and 18 were filed. ..
Items 6 and 7 were referred to 1963 Council, ,
Items 8 and 12 were tabled, '
Item 9 was referred to Township Solicitor,-
Item 11 was referred to Committee No. 2.
Under By-lawsI
Item 1 (By-law 2831) was referred to Committee No. 2.
Item 2 (By-law 2832) was tabled.
14. Corfield
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Dec.
10th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Reeve
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, December 10th,
1962 commencin5 at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
A. A. MacBain Deputy-Reeve
E. Bearss Councillor
S. Cotfield Councillor
R. F. Keighan Councillor
H. R. Potter Councillor
W. G. Scott Councillor
1. Potter
Scott
"THAT the minutes of the meeting of December
5th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried,
'Mr. A. R. Macklem was present at the meeting in respect to
his communication to Council concen~ing the possible acquisition
of the Pew property located at the south-west comer of Dorchester
Rd. and Lundy's Lane for a shopping canere. It was explained
that then miter has been considered by Council previously end
Corporation's right, title and interest in Bls~ that a report had been received from the Planning Board recommend-
inS that the re-zoning application be not approved. Since that
S~.reet and in Block '~". as shown on said plan time a letter had been received from Mr. ~aoklomwithdrawing the
of Subdivision." / app~ication, and that the application had been ordered filed. The
.... Carried.
Clerk advised chat he had received three letters of protest about
the proposal. Hr. ~acklem stated that he had nothing further to
' ~"<! add on the matter, and had no of recommendation to present
Pew
property
Cont' d
Re-zoning
.refused ·
Son Villa
Applica-
tion.
Permit not
issued.
Romanowich
Trailer
Camp
Alderman
McCallum
Mrs.Hurd
to Council. Mr. I. Weaver spoke on behalf of his wife, the owner
of the pew property, and asked that Council give further considers.
tion to the'matter. He stated that the proposed development would
be very attractive and stated that the area could no longer be
considered residential as it was located on a busily travelled
street. After consideration of the matter the following resolution
was passed. (Deputy-ReeveMacBain abstained from taking part in
the discussion and from voting on the resolution.)
Mrs.Hurd
Cont'd
2. Scott
Potter
"THAT we approve the rec~mhendation of the
Planning Board and that this Council not
entertain the request to re-zone the prop-
erty at the south-west comer of Lundy's Lane
and Dorchester Road."
Carried.
Dept.High-
- ways Pay-
ment
Mr. John Broderick was present at the meeting with his client,
Mr. H. perkins, in respect to the proposed addition of 16 bedrooms
to the Bon Villa House on Lundy's Lane. The Clerk then read a
report of the Township Solicitor in respect to the definition of
the word "Hotel". After hearing the report, Mr. Broderick then
presented several interpretations he had looked up, taken from
the Tourist Establishments Act, the Hotel Fire Safety Act, the -KingAve.
Hotel Registration Act, and the Innkeeper's Act, and stated that = Closing
the word "Hotel" as defined in these Acts, could be used to de-
scribe the Bon Villa House. Mr. Broderick also mentioned that :'
food was sold at the Son Villa, with food sales amounting to
$4,000.00 during the past year. In answer to a question he stated~
that it was not in the present plans to construct a dining room, '~ Dissolve
although his client hoped to do so in the future. After hearing Merger
Mr. Broderick the matter was then considered by Conncil. Reeve Committee
Mitchelson also assumed the Deputy-Reeve's chair in order to speak
on the matter. At the conclusion of the discussion th~ following
resolution was submitted, with a recorded vote requested by Coun-
cillor Keighan.
3. MacBain
Bearss
"THAT Mr~ Perkins' application be refused and,
no permit be issued."
Recorded Vote: ~
Ayes: Reeve Mitchelsen, Deputy-ReeveMacBain,
Councillors Cotfield, Scott, Bearss.
Nayes:Councillors Keighan and-Pot~er~
Carried.
Permanent
Firemen
., Industrial
Grant
Mr. William Romanowich was present at the meetinS in respect
to his application for a Trailer'Camp at 300 Montrose Road. He
was advised that the matter would be considered by Cu.~,~i~tee No,
aS a meeting on Friday, Dec. l~th at 2 p.m.
Alderman-elect lan McCallum was present at the meetinS as an
observer and was welcomed by members of Council.
Mrs. Thelma HUrd was' present at the meetinS in respect to
followinS matters:
1. A wee bill for weed cutCinSwork carried out in 1957-1958.
Mrs. Hurd s~ated that at the time the Councilhad directed that
because she had not received sufficient notice, that the charge
~o~ ~he work'be cancelled. The Clerk was asked to checkon the
wa~tero "
;'lanninS Bd.
· -{eDort,
2. An offer for her property on Byng Avenue for a proposed
apartment site. Mrs. Hurd asked that Council re-zon~ the prop-
erty, at no expense to her. Mrs. Hurd was advised that the
matter would be considered by Committee No. 2 at its next
meeting.
3. Mrs. Hurd stated that she had not known that she could have
built a home on her Byng Avenue property. The Reeve advised that
she would have been permitted to build a house there, although
the property was zoned as Commercial.
Mrs. Hurd was advised that the decision of Committee No. 2 in
respect to the re-zoning matter would be brought to Council at
their next meeting on December 17th.
4. Keighan
MacBain
5. Potter
Corfield
6. Keighan
MacBain
7. Scott
Potter
8. · Keighan
Po~ter
9. Keighan
MacBain
10. MacBain
Potter
+ ·
"THAT we accept the report o~ the Me~ger Com-
mittee dated Dec. 10th~ 1962, in respect to
the payment, in 1962, of the $25,000.00
amount owing by Stamford Township in 1963 to
the Department of Highways."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5
in respect to the closing of King Avenue."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Merger Com-
mittee dated Dec. 10th, 1962 in respect to the
dissolving of the Merger Committee,"
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 3 dated
Dec. 10th, 1962 in respect to the hiring of
three permanent fireman."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk be authorized tO forward the
balance of the grant in the amount of $641.40
to the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce for the reasons outlined in the
Chairman's letter of Dec. 6th, 1962."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of the Niagara Falls
& Suburban Area Plannin~ Board dated Dec. 5th,
1962, and that the appropriate By-law be pre-
pared."
Carried.
By- law
2836
By-law 11. MacBain Action The following action was taken in respect to items on the
2824 Potter "BY-LAW No. 2824, 1962. A By-law to fix the A~enda:
salaries and allowances of the Statutory
Officials of the Township of Stamford and to Under Petitions & Communications:
fix the salaries and allowances of other Item 1 was referred to Committee No. 2.
employees not being members of The National
Items 2, 3, 4, 8 were Filed.
Union of Public Employees - Local No. 425."
Item 7 was referred to the 1963 Council.
Read a first, second and third time and
pass ed · Under 3.06_By- laws.
By-law 12. MacBain Item 10 (By-law 2840) was Tabled.
2831 Keighan "BY-lAW No. 2831, 1962. A By-law to amend
,By-law Number 2530 (1960) as amended." Ad,lourn 20. Cotfield
Read a first, second and third ~ime and Keighan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
passed. Monday, Dec. 17th at 7:30 p.m. ..
By-law 13. MacBain Carried.
2832 Cotfield "By-LAW No. 2832, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated November Meeting Adjourned.
19th, 1962, between the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford and Confederation Life Hour: P .M.
By-law 14. MacBain .... Reeve ICter
2834 Scott "BY-LAW No. 2834, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the issue of Debentures in the principal 61. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, December 17th,
amount of $10,310.84 to pay the cost of con- 1962 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
structing certain sidewalks as local improve- "
ments." Read a first, second and third time Present · E.E. Mitchelson Reeve
A. A. MacBain Deputy-Reeve
and passed. E. Bearss Councillor
S. Cotfield Councillor
By-law 15. Cotfield R.F. Keighan Councillor
2835 MacBain "BY-LAW N9· 2835, 1962. A By-law to authorize H.R. Potter Councillor
the issue of Debentures in the principal W.G. Scott Councillor
amount of $5,688.19 to pay the cost of con-
structing certain watermains." Read a first,
second and third time and passed. Minutes 1. Gotfield
' Keighan "THAT the minutes of the meeting held Decem-
ber 10th, 1962 be adopted as printed."
16 · MacBain
Cotfield "BY-LAW No. 2836, 1962. A By-law to authorize Carried.
the issue of Debentures in the principal
amount of $123,356.52 to pay the cost of con-
structin~ certain sewermains." .,Read a first, Skylift Mr. W. G. Booth and his client, Mr. Hans Mercnik were present
,~ second and third time and passed. Proposal at the meeting in respect to the proposal of Mr. Mercnik to 'con-
· ~ ~ struct a skylift at the Falls View area. A site plan agreement
which had been prepared in connection with the proposal was reed
By-law 17. MacBain
2837 Cotfield "BY-LAW No. 2837, 1962. A By-law to authorize by the Clerk. Mr. Booth indicated approval to the provisions of
the issue of Debentures in the principal By-law No. 2840 tO amend general zoning By-law 2530. The follew-
amount of $44,309.68 for extensions to the in~ resolutions were passed in this connection:
SeweraSe System in Stamford Sewer ARM." Read
a first, second and third time and.passed. By-law 2. Potter "BY-LAW No 2840 1962. Being a By-law to
~2840 Bearss - ' ond and Chit P .d
"" ' amend By-law 25~0 '(1960) as amended." Red
By-law 18. MacBain a first, second and third time and passed.
2838 Bearss "BY-LAW No. 2838, 1962. A By-law to authorize
' the issue of Debentures in the aSgreSate prin' By-law 3. Cor~ield
"BY-LAW No, 2841 1962. A By-law to au~horize
tips1 amount of $183,665,23 for various put- 8.~ Keighan
· poses." Read a first, second and third time ~he execution
and passed. ch 1962 between Hans Merenik and The Cot-
By-law 19. Scott
S
MacBa n "BY-LAW No~.2839, 1962. Bein~ a by-law to a first, sac
28.39 .... i .
s~rike uncollectible taxes frem the tax roll.
Read a .fil:st, second and third time and
~ Lot 45.
i' Pls~160
Offer
Accepted
Accounts.
Town &
Country
Station
Jeanne Ram
License
Historical
Documents
Township
Insurance
CoveraKe
Mr. Guiseppe Coloutto was present at the meeting in re-
spect to his offer to purchase Lot 45 within the Townshipts
Industrial Subdivision, for the purpose of erecting a plant
for the manufacture of ornamental cast concrete tile. Mr.
Coloutto tabled a sketch of the proposed building and several
pictures showing the finished product. He assured Council that
all materials used in the manufacture of the tile would be
stored inside the building. The following resolution was then
passed:
4, MacBain
Eeighan
'."THAT we accept the report of Coma. No. 2
dated Dec. 17th, 1962 in respect to the
Offer to Purchase Lot 45, Rag. Plan 160
from Guiseppe Coloutto, subject to the
approval of the sale-being secured from the
Department of Municipal Affairs."
Carried.
5. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of Cohen. No. 2
dated Dec. 17th, 1962, and the following
accounts for the period ending Dec. 15, 1962
be authorized for payment:
General .........,,,,... $422,474.13,
Roads ......... ..,..,... $ 30,159,06,
Relief ............,.... $ 4,803.19."
Carried.
6. Potter
Cotfield
"THAT we kccept the report of Comm, No. 5
dated DeC. 13, .1962 re: Town & Country pump-
ing Station and the steel piling be left in
place and the space bet~een the piling and
pumping station be back-filled With sand and
properly tamped,"
Carried.
MacBain
PoC~er
nTHAT the application for a Hairdressing Lic-
ense from Jeanne Ram, 82 Portage Rd, S, be
appro. ved and license Wanted,"
Carried,
8, Scott
Bearso
MacBain
Scott
"THAT we accept the report of Historical
Committee dated Dec, 12, 1962 re: Lundyts
Lane Museum Historic section for Twp, of
Stamford and all rec~m, endations possible
be carried out,"
Carried,-
"THAT we accept the report of Come. No, 2
dated Dec. 17th, 1962 in respect to the
.'report on Township Insurance coversEe,"
Cat=led,
Travel
Trailer
By-law.
X~as
Grant
Multiple
Solereels
Hurd
Weed
Lot 43
Plan 160
Coop,
King Street
Closing
By-law.
- Retirement
nawe &
, Wilson
Twp.Lots
107 & 114
from Hydro
10. M~cBain
Scott
11. MacBain
Keighan
12. Scott
Keighan
13. MacBain
Keighan
14. MacBain
Potter
15. MacBain
Potter
16, MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we accept the report of Cornre'. No. 2
dated Dec. 17th, 1962 in respect to the pro-
posed by-law to license and regulate Travel
Trailers."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comnh No. 2
dated Dec. 17th, 1962 in respect to the
request of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
for a grant to assist with the Christmas Party
in the amount of $50.00."
Carried. -'
"THAT we accept the report of the 'rownship
Clerk dated Dec. 17th, 19o2 in respect to tl~e
weed charges on property owned by Mrs. Hurd
described as Lots 57, 58, 59, Plan 2, Byng
Avenue."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to refund the
purchase price less 10%, paid for Lot 43,
Reg. Plan 160 to Mr. & Mrs. Harry Coop, pur-
suant to Quit Claim Deed dated Sept. 14th, ]962
and the provisions of a Conveyance from the
Township to Harry Coop & Eleanor Coop dated
May 28, 1956."
Carried.
"THAT the third reading not be given to pro-
posed By-law No. 2674 and that the whole
matter of the closing of King Street and the
purchase from H.E.P.C. of part of Township
Lot 113 from the KettLe property to Valley Way
be referred to the 1963 Council of the new
City of Niagara Falls."
Carried.
"THAT we accept the suggestion of the Annuities
Branch of The Department of Labour in respect
to the retirement of Messrs. R. W. Dawe and
W. H. Wilson and we apply to defer the commence-
merit of the annuities for the two employeea
named until January 1st, 1964."
Carried.
"THAT we recommend to the 1963 Council for the
enlarged City of Niagara Falls that negotia-
tions be completed with the Hydro-Elaetrie
power Commission of Ontario for the purchase
of certain lands in Part Township Lots 107 end
114 now occupied partly by the Stamford Public
Utilities Commission and partly by the Township
of ~Casfotd in conJuncciea with its warehouse,
(ass. continued . · · · · · .. · ,/A~' ',
T~p .Lots
107 & 114
Welfare
Vouchers
to Em-
ployees
Overtime
Payments
Late
'~ ~ W. Re y
Brown
By-law
i~ 2828
By-law
2842
By=law
2843
By-law
16.(Cont'd)
17. MacBain
Cotfield
18. MacBain
Cotfield
19. Cotfield
Keighan
20. Potter
Cotfield
21. MacBain
Cotfield
22. MacBain
Scott
23. Cotfield
Potter
24. Cotfield
Ketghan
25. Keighan
BearIs
said land being a strip approximately 68 feet
in width, lyin~ immediately south of the
Hydro Canal and being on the West side of
Drtumuond Road."
Carried.
"THAT Christmas welfare vouchers be paid on
the same basis as in 1961 for persons receiv-
ing-welfare assistance."
Carried,
"THAT we approve of the payment of the usual
token payments to all non-Union employees."
Carried.
"THAT a payment of twenty-five dollars be paid
A. Lamb and a payment of fifty dollars be
to Frank Vormittag for overtime work during
1962."
Carried.
"THAT a letter of condolence be sent to the fam-
ily of W. Roy Brown (Mr. Mac Brown) R.R.#1,
Thorold, expressing our regrets of his demise."
Carried.
"BY-LAW NO. 2828, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execution of ~ Quit Claim Deed dated the
10th day of December, 1962 from the Corporation
to John B. Hopkins St." Rend a first, second
and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2842, 1962. A By-law to authorize
the execuCien of an agreement between the Hydr<
Electric Power Commission of Ontario and the
Corporation of the Township of Stamford." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2843; 1962. A By-law to authorize
· the execution of an'Agreement between the Hydro'
Electric Power C~lssion of Ontario and the
Corporation of the Township of Stamford and the
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls."
a first, second and third time' and passed.
"BY-LAW No, 2844, 1962. A By-law to amend By-]
Number 2530 as amended." Read a first,
and third time and passed.
"BY-tAW No. 2845, 196.2. A By-law to dedicate
certain lands as art of the public highway
and tone me them.E Read a first, seeand and
By-law
2846
Ac. tion
Adjourn
6 ·
MacBain
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2846, 1962. A By-law to amend
By-law No. 2824, 1962, the salary by-law."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
The following action was taken in respect to items on the A~enda..
Under ~e~orts of Committees:
Items C, E, F, and G were filed.
Under Petitions & conuuunications:
Items 1, 3 and 5 were filed.
27. Corfield
Keighan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
Thursday, December 27th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: P.M.
2e
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Thursday, December
27th, 1962 at 7:30 p.m. , ......
present
E. E. Mitcnelson
A. A. MacBain
E. Bearss
S. Cotfield
R. F. Keighan
H. R. Potter
W. G. Scott
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Minutes 1.
MacBain
Potter
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held DeQ.
17, 1962 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Leonard Ave. 2,
Sian~
Cotfield
'Bearss
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4
dated Dec. 18, 1962 and signs be posted on
the east side of Leonard Ave. requesting
motorists to keep driveways clear in this
area."
Carried.
Historical 3. Scott
Committee Bear8~
re~ott
"THAT we accept the report of the Historical
Comm. dated Dec. 24 and the presentations
rec~mended be made."
Carried.
insurance
4. MacBain
Pot=mr
"THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2
dated Dec. 27th, 1962 in respect to the dis-
third time and passed.
Insurance 4.
'Commissions
Cont' d
Township 5. Cotfield
Record Book Bearss
OMB Amend- 6. Cotfield
ment re: Keighan
Health Bds.
OMA Conven- 7. ~acBain
tion Costs Potter
Accounts 8. MacBain
Potter
By-law
2847
9, Potter
Scott
tribution of 1962 Insurance Commissions to
be made some time early in the year to the : Alfred Beam
Ag.ents listed in the report." :
Carried.
"THAT Mr. Bennett of the Assessment Dept. be
thanked by letter for the splendid reproduc- . Flowers-
C.I.B.of C.
tion of the Shield of Stamford Council on
the front cover of the book which will hold '
records of the To~rnship, and which will be
turned over to the Lundy's Lane Museum Society Action Taken
on Sunday next." ;
Carried.
"THAT we formally approve of an amendment to the
Ontario Municipal Board Order re: annexation,
which will provide that the Niagara Falls Board
of Health will continue to operate within the
now e~isting limits of the City of Niagara
Falls, and the gelland & District Health Unit
will continue to operate in the present exist-
in~ Township of Stamford after the dace of
January let, 1963 and until the matter of
health services is otherwise dealt with by law,
it being understood that we have until Feb-
ruary 15th, 1963 to finalize Health matters
and that a similar resolution be passed by the
Council of the City of Niagara Falls."
Carried.
"THAT the verbal report of the Chairman of
Co,fmitttee No. 2 be accepted in respect to the
apportionment of the 1962 O.H.A. Convention
costs and we authorize payment of an amount
of $1,804.63 as the Trvmship of'Stamford share,'
Carried.
"THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated
Dec. 27, 1962 and the following accounts for
the period ending Dec. 31, 1962 be authorized
for payment:
General .......'...........~.... $194,952.47,
Roads ......................... $ 14,231.93,
Relief ........................ $ 5,498.79."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2847, 1962. A By-law to provide
'for the sale of Lot 45, Registered Plan 160
to Guisappe Coloutto." Read a firsts second
and third time and passed.
Remarks of
Council &
' Officials
Reeve
Mitchelson
Deputy Reeve
Macgain
Councillor
- Potter
The Reeve remarked on the presence of Mr. Alfred Bea~ in the
Council Chamber who had aCtended the meeting to witness the
historic occasion of the last meeting of the Council of the
Township of Stamford. Also present were the two sons of Cound[lor
Bearss and a friend of theirs.
The Clerk advised that the flowers in the Council Chamber had been
provided by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Co mark the
occasion of the last Township Council meeting.
The followinR action was taken in respect to items on the AMendsi
Under R_e2orts of Committees:
Items B and C were filed.
Under Petitions & Communications:
Stem 1 was tabled,
Items 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were filed.
At this point in the meeting, the following remarks were made by
Reeve Mitchelson, the members of Council and Officials:
As Reeve of Stamford Township, I wish to take this opportunity to
thank most sincerely Radio Station CHVC for being present at the
last Council meeting of the Council of the Township of Stamford.
It is an historic occasion and one which will live for a long time
in the memories of all of us who live in this area. Through the
co-operation of Radio Station CHVC, it is possible for each member
of Council to say a few words. I will now call on the members of
Council.
As the last Deputy Reeve and Chairman of Finance of Stamford, I
would like to take this opportunity to thank the Reeve and all
members of Council and the staff for their help and co-operation
in 1962. They have served Stamford well in the last year of its
existence as they have for many years previously. As Chairman
of the Negotiating Committee for Stamford I would like to say how
good the relationship has been between the Corporation and the
Union and how good labour relations are. I hope the same spirit ,
will exist between the new Corporation and the new Union in 1963 and-
future years. As I will be one of the members who will not be on
the new Council, I wish each member individually, and the Mayor of
the new City Council every success in 1963. I know they will face
up to the problems and difficulties as they have in past years,
1C has been a real pleasure Co have been a member on the last two
years of Stamford Council, and to attend the last meeting. There
is more or less a feeling of regret, but I want to assure you thaC
the 1962 Council headed by Reeve Mitchelson and ably assisted by
Deputy Reeve MacBain has done a very good Job. They have served
you well, also on County Council, and have always looked after your
interest in the best possible way. The Township of Stamford is not
finished, and it will continue Co exist as one of the finest in
the Province. The new members will do everything in their power
Co maintain the name of Stamford forever. Things will be well
looked after and your interests will be taken care of. I hope to
serve you betrex and bigger in the future.
Councillor
Scott · '
Councillor
Cotfield
L
Councillor
KeiRhan
One thing that I should do is to thank the Officials, the Clerk,
the Engineer, the Treasurer, etc. for their co-operation to me in
the past two years, I have served on Stamford Council. The staffs
too, have been a great help. It has been a great henour to have
served on the last Council of the Township of Stamford, an henour
which I shall cherish all my days. To have worked with this
Council, and former Councillor Sexsmith, and Deputy Reeve Allan,
has been a great pleasure. I wish to the people of the Township
of Stamford happiness and prosperity in the future.
It is with some degree of sadness that we are tonight bringing
do~n the curtain of the last and final act pertaining to Stamford.
30 years ago I was elected Co Stamford Council. I wish to thank
the people for their continued support. I would like to thank
our two Clerks - Dave Alair, and A. C. Huggins, t~o very fine
gentlemen. Also, our Engineers, M. F. Ker, and C. H. Eidt, also
very dedicated gentlemen. The late Gustavus Hunre, and the advice '
he gave, and to Hr. R. W. Daws, a first class Treasurer.
Prior, the Township Assessor has had a very difficult job as the
Township is growing so fast. His staff has always had everything
well in hand. ~y thanks go to all members of the Staff. To the
men who have toiled long hours in our Works Departments. This
is the end of an era, and the beginning of one big City. I hope
the new Council will work in the interests of the new City.. Time
alone will answer this. I wish all the people in the City of
Niagara Falls a happy and prosperous New Year.
I have sat on Council for a long time, during that time there
were differences on many things, but in the final analysis, we
always tried to do what was. best for the municipality at large.
There is a feeling of sentiment in seeing the TQNnship of
Stamford go out of existence, but I don*t think we should allow
this feeling to penetrate too/deeply within ourselves, because
we might find it intervening with decisions which must be made
for the task which lies ahead for th~se who will be on the new
City Council. However, the responsibility also lies with every
person in the municipality, not only Council and elected represen-
tatives. We must have a great measure of patience and under-
standing. It will not be easy to make all the decisions that~
are going to have to be made if the people are not prepared to
accept and understand. In recent years it has been noted that
we have had many Joint Council meetings with the City of Niagara
Falls to solve a number of problems. This convinced us that one
enlarged city was the answer to our problem, and this will become
a reality on January 1st. We should all be very optimistic about
the future. We have put Niagara Falls on the map as a Tourist
· Centre, and it should also be as an. Industrial and Commercial
centre, and everyone will agree with me that this is one. of the
most important things. I would like tO comment on Deputy Reeve
NacBain and Councillor Bearss who will not be on the new Council.
I found that Mrs. Bearss was a'~iry sincere person who attempted
to find out answers in order to make good decisions. I think we
will see her back on Council again in the not too distant future.
Deputy Reeve NatBean was a very able Councillor, and a very able
Deputy Reeve, Perhaps he was moving a little too fast in trying
to take over the Head Office. He has what it flakes and everythi~8
· he did was after consideration and in the best interests of the
municipality, To be able to accept deEeat as they have adds
to their individual stature, The people will not overlook this,
'In hture eleotionstheywi/l be back:at Chg'Council table~ *
Councillor
KeiShan
Con C * d
Councillor
Bearss
C. H. Eidt,
Tw~.EnRineer
: A,C,Hu~Sins
Twp.Clerk
I wish to thank everyone I have sat with at the Council table, in
this year and past years. To the Officials who helped the members
of Council, the employees and the staff who all do their best
and who have made being a member of Council such a wonderful
experience for me. I will do the very best I can in the new City.
We must think in terms of the new Niagara Falls. I would like to
refer to a past Reeve. He did say that as long as he was Reeve,
Stamford would be in existence. Reeve Bridge passed away and as
much as we hated to see this happen, he was at least spared from
seeing Stamford go out of existence.
It does not seem possible that it was seven months ago that I
came to Council to replace Councillor Sexsmith. It has not been
easy in being a member of Council, however, nothing'in. life that
is worthwhile is very easy. I studied, I read~ I asked questions
and I worked. The assistance and co-operation I received was
overwhelming, from elected representatives, appointed officials
and everyone. I visited every department and the members have
gone out of their way to explain the phases of the Township.
think the members of Council appreciated a woman's viewpoint and
welcomed me. In 1962 a precedent was established. The first and
last woman sat on the Township Council. The City of Niagara
Falls has previously had a lady Alderman. I hope she was not
the last. I urge more women to offer their services to the
public. They have a contribution to make, and it is our civic
duty to take our place in the Government. To all those who will
formulate policy and to those who will execute it, I wish you
success, devotion and Divine Guidance.
(At the beginning of his remarks, the Engineer traced the history
of the Township Engineering Department after which he gave the
following remarks). I would like to refer to three men who are
still with the Township after many years of service: Mr. Charles
Wright - 34 years, Gordon Weaver - 31 years, and Albert Adame
28 years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank
Council and the Council Committees for their co-operation to
the Engineering Department. It has been a pleasure to work with
the Township and I have enjoyed it. In University, we were
warned not to seek work with a municipality, but Stamford
Township has been the exception to this rule.
On December 31st, the Township of Stamford will have completed
ll2 years of service to the inhabitants of the municipality.. Ne
were incorporated on January 1st, 1850. I commenced service on
Sept. lsC, 19~3, 19 years ago, and at thac time the municipality
had a population of less than 9,000. Today the population is
32,000. During that time of being part of the Administrative
Staff, the Township has experienced its greatest development.
During my term of office there have been many changes and
fortunately, the Councils in office have generally been pro-
Eresalve and far-sighted, Today I consider we have a very
It has been a privilege to serve with
excellent municipality. ,'
the members of Council. Their consideration has been sincerely
appreciated, I would like Co pay tribute co all employees of .
They have bean a wonderful group to work with.
and Welfare Departments. I also appreciate the service rendered
b the press and &adio Station CHVC. It is my sincere hope that
Ye Net er to be eftective on January 1st rill work out to the
h age of all the citizens of the two municipalities.
dv gable discussion and deliberation has been given to the
Consi r that a merger would be in,the best interest
matter. and it-..!
A.C.HuF~inS,
TWp.Clerk
Coni'd
I trust that the enlarged City of Niagara Falls will be the
finest City in Canada. I wish to thank Deputy Reeve MacBain
and Councillor Bearss for their co-operation over the period
of their term of office. In the case of the Deputy Reeve, I
have been closely associated with him over the past several
years. I have always appreciated the co-operation that has
been extended to our office by the Deputy Reeve and Mrs.Bearss.
I think the Council has been better for their services. It
is my hope that some time in the future that both members will
seek re-election and be favoured in being aldermen in the
enlarged City. I would like to close by extending a happy
and prosperous New Year to a11.
Reeve
Mitthelena
Conrad
R.W.Dawe,
Two.Treasurer
Mr. Beam
Reeve
Mitchelson
This is an occasion on which there is considerable sentiment
intermingled with regret, seeing this municipality pass out
of existence. However, it is a move.for the better. About
17 years ago I was walking home from work one day and Mr.Munro
asked me if I would like to work for.him and I took the position
after meeting with Council. They were kind enough to take me
on, and I have never regretted the move. I have enjoyed these
-years very much. I would like to thank all members of Council
for the kindness they have shown me during the years I have
worked for the Township.
(At this point, the Reeve called on Mr. Beam who had been an
observer at the Council meeting to say a few words on the
occasion of the last Council meeting.)
It is a privilege on this historic last meeting of our Township
to extend on behalf of the ratepayers a sincere vote of thanks
for your good work and efforts you have put forward for the.
good of this Township, and we appreci~te all you have done for
us. I wish you well in your new sphere of education for this
area. I hope that the new Councilwill carry on the good work.
I look forward with anticipation and' excitement Co the new. On
behalf of the raCepayers, I wish to thank you and to congratulate
· the Engineer and his Department and the Clerk - we have been
fortunate in having such a wonderful man to assist the Council
and he is to be congratulated. Thank-you, Mr. Reeve, for the;
privilege of speaking,
On an occasion like this one cannot find words to express one*s
.thoughts. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the
1962:'Council and all Councils who have served the people of
the Township of Stamford since 1850.. Down through the years
many people have given much time to serve their fellow men in
local Government. It has been a real experience for me and I
have enjoyed it tremendously, and I would hope 'that the type
of service we have rendered has been the type of service you
want of the people you elected to public office. It is
impossible to name all the ones whom'I have been associated
-.with. It is a distinct henour to have served as the 36th Reeve
of the Township of Stamford, I would like to pay tribute to
Mr. John Allan who served 23 years on Council. Historically,
· Government had many phases during history. In the early days
.Government was only a family affair, Then groups of families
-- acquired leadership. Then a form of City Government, and from
that we foltowe~ into National Government, and nmw the world
has reached the stage where we need a form of world government.
The United Nations gives leadership on a wo~ld basis, As these
various phases have evolved in the history of sankind, Municipal
..Government. is-stillthe closest ~o the people, lC has been an
henour and privilege to serve as a member and Reeve of Stamford
Council. It has required some sacrifice of time and I would like
to pay tribute to the wives and families of the men and women who
have served in public life. Without their support, it would not
be possible. I would also like to pay a sincere tribute to the
Municipal Civil servants. The type of work they perform, requires
a high calibre of qualification and a sense of dedication. The
appointed officials of Stamford Township have given long and loyal
service. I would like to pay tribute to the employees of the
Municipality and the people who have worked for us and provided
the services we require. In every election there are some who are
returned to office and some who are not. The experience of the
Deputy Reeve would be the kind of quality that would.be helpful
in developing the new municipality and it would~be my h~pe that
in future we will see him again in Municipal Office. At this time
we are now approaching merger. We have talked about it for a long
time and there has been an unusual amount of co-operation between
the Councils of both municipalities. It will take place on
January 1st, 1963. There was plenty of evidence that this move
should have taken place before. However, it is now a reality and
as of midnight, December 31st, the new City of Niagara Falls will
be formed. As a result of study, all believe it to be in the
interests of the people. The challenge and the opportunity that
lies before the 1963 Council is to look to the future and dedicate
ourselves to the volume of services to the enlarged municipality.
We must keep our eyes on the future. I suggest to you, the rate-
payers~ that with the experience that Stamford has had, it is
going to be a real asset to the new City. There has been a
tremendous growth during the 25 years that I have lived in the
Township and it is important that we continue to grow. Councillor
Bearss has made history as the first woman on Stamford Council.
~ would like to pay tribute to her and indicate that her service
has been of a high calibre. We are indebted to a great many
people in the history of the Municipality. I would like co make
reference Co the work of the Police Department who have ably
looked after the administration of Justice in the Municipality
and to the men who have served as volunteer firemen in the Fire
Departments over the years. There is almost an endless list.
The Solicitors, Mr. Logan and Mr. Knight, and the previous
Solicitors, Miss J. V. LaMarsh and her father, the late W. C.
LaMarsh. Miss LaMarsh sent word that she regretted that she was
unable to be here tonight. This actually represents the swan song
of the members of Council and the Officials who have served in
Stamford~s last year of existence.
(Reeve Mitchelson then presented the following resolution of
adjournment.)
10. MacBain
Bearss
"THAT whereas this is the last meeting of the
Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford in view of its annexation by the City
of Niagara Falls and it will therefore not be
necessary to fix the date and time for a further
meeting; Therefore, be it resolved that there
is hereby
(ConC*d,,,...,,,,)
Con't:.' .d' '
hereby directed to deliver this resolutio,
to the Lundyts Lane Ristorical Huseum after
it has been entered in the.minutes."
Carried.
Heeting AdjOurned.
Hour P. M.