Minutes19591959
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Inaugural Meeting of the Stamford Township Council held in the Court Room
of the Stamford Polioe Administration Building on Monday, January 5th,
1959 at 11:00 a.m.
All the members of the Council and the member of the Public Utilities
Commission took the Declaration of Office before the Clerk, A. C. Huggins,
and the Clerk then handed the Gavel of Office to Reeve Mitchelson.
Reverend Carlyle Husser, Minister of Stamford Centre United Church gave the
prayer of Invooation for the 1959 Council.
Before giving his Inaugural Address, Reeve Mitchelson spoke of the innovation
of holding the Inaugural Meeting in the Police Administration Building. He
mentioned that he was happy that Mr. Sootheran was present, and regretted
that Mr. Bridge was unable to be at the meeting, and then read a letter from
Mr. Bridge addressed to the 1959 Council stating he was unable to be in
attendance because of his health
Reeve Edward E. Mitchelson gave the Inaugural address as follows:
In presenting my first inaugural address as Reeve of Stamford Township I
feel I must make an observation or two about, and pay a tribute to, the two
men who have served the people of Stamford for many years, but who will not
be members of the 1959 Council.
Whatever practical experience I have had in the field of municipal politics
has all been under one of them, namely Reeve A. G. Bridge. A great many'
things can be said about Mr. Bridge, and a great many things were said at
the Warden's Banquet on Thursday, December 18th. This event was a real
and fitting tribute to a man who climaxed a long municipal political career
during 1958 as Reeve of Stamford Township and Warden of Welland County.
The absence of such a colourful and influential man who {s "84 years young"
will inevitably be felt but as he says himself "I am just taking one year's
rest".
The other, Deputy Reeve W. R. Sootheran has concluded 10 years in municipal
political life. During that time he certainly cannot be accused of sitting
quietly by and not expressing his opinions but r~ther he has been in the
forefront of the debate and has left his influence on legislation that has
been brought down in Stamford Township during his period of office. Bill
Sootheran is an active and aggressive young man and he must be Using his
talents in the leadership field somewhere and although on election night~
he said he was making his swan song and would be bowing out of municipal ''
politics I believe that I have since seen indications that he may change
his mind.
DUTIES OF AN ELECTED COUNCIL:
The duties of elected representatives. are many and varied. They are
expected to exercise local policy control and general administrative
supervision throughout the entire range of local government undertakings.
Besides the services which they oversee directly, they must accept the
overriding responsibility for a variety of other services where the
immediate control lies with some appointed hoard, commission, committee,
or authority. Periodically the elected representatives appoint all or
most of the members of such governing bodies---some from their own ranks,
some from outside. The municipal council receives financial reports on
all their operations, provides much of their funds and has an opportunity
to consider many of their major policy proposals before they are
implemented. In some instances, the elected representatives have the power
nf veto; in ethers, their au~hurity is less. '
MUNICIPALITIES CREATED BY PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION:
On Wednesday, November 26th, at the Public Meeting in Stamford Collegiate
Mr. (now Councillor) Bates stated that municipalities are the creatures of
the Province. I would like to enlarge on this statenlent and point out that
the rights of local self-government come from the ProVince. Provincial
legislation tells the civic authorities what they may do, or must do, and
often specifies in detail how a service is to be organized and carried out.
In almost every undertaking, the local authority has some freedom of choice
coupled with a measure of provincial direction. blany services which munici-
palities 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.
At this time I would like to review a few of the highlights of the past year.
In 1958 the Council arranged for the largest road programme in its history.
The programme was initiated and completed under the chairmanship of Reeve
A. G. Bridge who acted as Chairman of the Roads Committee. In addition to
maintaining and carrying out normal construction and repair work on,roads,
we re-constructed Dunn Street with a permanent road surface and curb and
gutter from Drummond Road to Stanley Avenue, and carried out construction
and re-construction on the following rural roads in the Municipality:
Stanley Avenue near the Welland Line Road to the Welland River Boulevard,
Beechwood Road from Lundy's Lane to McLeod Road,
Kalar Road from McLeod Road to the Welland Line Road,
Kalar Road from the Welland Line Road to the Chippaws Creek Road,
Welland Line Road from Garne~ Road to the Queen Elizabeth Way.
The large project was carried out under the superintendence of the Township
Engineer with the thought in mind to extend permanent road construction on
main arteries and improve and provide for a better rural road system. It was
made possible by using certain funds from a Post War Reserve Account set up
for road construction and improvement..
In addition to our road programme we constructed sewer, water, sidewalk, and
curb services within new subdivisions at a cost of approximately $186,000.00,
all of which was paid by the subdividers with a few very small exceptions.
Our park system was maintained and improved during the last year and the
A. G. Bridge Park was fenced, landscaped, and bleachers are now in the process
of being erected. It is expected that this park will be one of the best parks
'in the Greater Niagara area and that it will be available for use this year.
Last year our programme of improving the street lighting system was extended
under the chairmanship of Councillor J. N. Allan, and great improvements were
made in the lighting of main arteries and other streets. I hope that this
programme can be continued in the year 1959.
A modern new pumper for the Lundy's Lane Fire Department was purchased and
a reserve of $11,000.00 was set up for a much needed addition to the Falls
View Fire Hall.
WINTER WORKS PROJECTS:
The most recent and far reaching decision of the 1958 Council was the decision
to approach the Provincial and Federal Governments with an extensive winter
work programme. Under the leadership of Reeve A. G. Bridge Council acted
as soon as the announcement was made that the Federal Government would con-
tribute 50% and the Provincial Government 25% toward the labour involved in
approved projects. The remaining 25% will be borne by the Township. Approval
for projects in the amount of $232,097.46 has already been received axm~ two
other projects are being submitted for approval.
The 1958 Council was keenly aware of the acute unemployment situation and was
most anxious to be of practical assitance during this distressing period to
those who were feeling it so keenly. In 1957 the Council took advantage of
the provincial Government's plan and carried through an extensive winter work
programme. It was so beneficial that the 1958 Council selected a programme
that we believe is the largest in the Niagara peninsula. As a result of this
decision 2 gangs of 27 men each, for a total of 54, have been working since
Wednesday, December 17th. When the work commen~ed priority was given.to
heads of families receiving municipal welfare assistance.
In addition to the features mentioned above, the Township carried out all
normal operations and it is expected that the year 1958 will be completed with
a surplus in our operating account.
During the last 20 years our Township has enjoyed a tremendous development
and as a consequence, our population has increased from approximately 8,000
to a figure of 28,476, and as a result, the Township ranks 22nd in order of
population among the municipalities of Ontario. In considering this rank I
have taken the municipalities comprising Metropolitan Toronto as one unit.
Our population is greater than such established cities as: Galt, Chatham,
Belleville, Stratford, North Bay, St.Thomas, Woodstock, Owen Sound, Welland,
Waterloo, and, of course, our neighbout, Niagara Falls. This remarkable growth.
has provided many Jobs for workmen in the building of homes and con~nercial
enterprises, but the responsibility of providing essential services to our
enlarged population has been costly and this fact is reflected in the increase
of our annual mill rate and total debt charges particularly over the past 10
years.
· This brings me to the point where I must refer to finances, an item that is
of vital importance to this Council and the ratepayers at large. At the end
of December, 1958, our total Debenture debt amounted to $8,038,602.00 which
represents the highest point the debenture obligations have ever .reached in
the history of the Township. In addition to this figure, Council will shortly
have to make arrangements to sell an additional amount of debentures of approxi-
mately $283,000. and we have been informed by the Board of Education that we
will be asked to finance a new Secondary School to be located in the Township
during this year, at an estimated cost of $1,300,000. Our present debt,
coupled with the problem of financing projects by debentures, might create a
difficult situation for the 1959 Council, indeed, it may be necessary to
finance part of our debentures through the Ontario Municipal Improvement
Corporation at interest rates of 5-3/4% for the first 5 years, 6% for the .
second 5 years, 6~% for the third 5 years, and 6~/o for the fourth 5 years. If
such is the case~ the cost of borrowing becomes expensive since the increased
interest charges must he borne out of taxation, to a large extent. The cost
of extending services and taking care of our increased population will
obviously result in an increase in the Mill Rate for 1959. OUr rapid develop-
ment has increased our taxable assessment which to-day stands at approximately
$50,000,000.00 and represents an increase of about $9,000,000.00 during the
past 5 years. Unfortunately, the assessment is not sufficient to take care
of the added expenditures, and in consequence, our only recourse will he to
increase the mill rate.
· With the thoughts I have outlined heretofore in mind, I suggest that the
greatest single item the 1959 Council will be called upon to consider will
be that of our finances. I strongly recommend that all current expenditures
be considered carefully and capital borrowings be curtailed to the lowest
possible figure and that a meeting be arranged with representatives of the
Stamford District Board of Bducation, the Public Utilities Commission, and
the members of this Council for the purpose of considering the finances of
the Township in general and if possible, arrange for a five year capital
Budget Plan. It would seem tha~ such . meetip~ might be to ou~ ~,u~ual advan-
tage and if a 5 year Plan could be established it would provide a pattern for
the future and would have a definite influence in the control of future
development. I think it. is imperative that we plan our financial programme
for the future rather than issuing debentures when the need arises and for
.-~ths first projects suggested.
OFFICIAL PLAN:
At two Council meetings previous to the Nomination Meeting, Councillor (now
Deputy Reeve) Keighan made some observations, presented some facts and made
some recommendations regarding t~e Official Plan usually referred to as the
Master Plan. During election week it was criticized by various candidates
for office. However, all critics stated that planning is necessary and in
the interests of all must be maintained for the orderly development of the
Municipality. At this point it would seem reasonable to point out that the
Official Plan now in effect was in the process of preparation over a period
of years. It was the result of compromises of a great many moods, and was
never intended to be the "be all and end all" for the Greater Niagara Area.
We all know that amendments are possible under the Planning Act and Stamford
has been responsible for 3 of them since B/L 2031 was passed in October, 1955.
If Stamford is to be dynamic in its thinking we must be continually re-assessing
our situation and it could very well be that 1959 is the year that Stamford
and the other municipalities in the Niagara Falls and Suburban Planning Area,
along with the Planning Board and other interested groups should ,take a ~ery
serious look at the Official Plan and the implementing By-laws on the basis
of 3 years' experience and our expectations for the future.I However, it is
equally important that during any possible re-assessment of the situation
sound planning principles must be continually in mind.
· DECLARATION OF POLICY:
Closely linked with the Official Plan is Stamford's "Declaration of Policy"
which sets out the detail of what will be approved in an agreement with
respect to a Subdivision. I believe that the present Declaration of Policy
is sound and that it protects the purchaser of a home as well as the Corporation.
I also believe that all proposed subdivisions not within the sewer area
already serviced by trunks, should be considered premature until all serviced
areas are utilized. It is quite possible that the policy could be improved and
TOURIST AND INDUSTRIAL PROMOTION:
The tourist and industrial promotion activities that are carried out on
behalf of the people of Stamford are done by the Chamber of Commerce and are
supported financially by Council. Excellent work has been done in the past
by the Tourist Committee and the Industrial Committee and I would like to
commend hhe men who have served on these committees, and Don Murie and John
Beale who carried out the detail work of these two committees. This type of
· work is tedious, voluminous and often does not show the rapid results that
some people look for. Stamford shouldered its share of the television film
costs and co-operated in most projects undertaken.
imperative that we obtain as much industrial and commercial assessment as
possible so that we may regain the fa~Durable industrial to residential
balance we once had. I believe the 1959 Council must explore every possible
avenue that will assist us in helping to achieve this goal.
HYDRO AND TAXATION:
Historically Stamford's original agreement with the Hydro-Electric Power Com-
mission of Ontario was on a straight grant Tbasis in lieu of taxes. The
grants varied from time to time according to agreements and arrangements made
between both parties. Later an amendment was made permitting grants in lieu
of taxes to be paid on buildings clasaed as administrative. No portion of
the Commission's vast holdings in Stamford is considered to be administrative
hut the City of. Torontu is in a much better tax position as the large building
on University Avenue in that City is classed as administrative. In 1956
Stamford comnenced receiving grants in lieu of taxes in conformity with the
Power Commission Act instead of the flat $75,000 grant previously received.
1958the Act was amended to increase the business tax levy from 25% to 60%.
It is estimated that Stamford will receive the sum of about $180,000 as grants
in lieu of taxes for 1958. This is an increase of about $40,000 over the
preceding year.
The bitterest and toughest pill of all for Stamford to swallow is the fact
that the four huge generating stations situated in the Township are not
taxable under the Act. The principle of a uniform power rate throughout
the Province is accepted but I do not believe that we should subsidize that
uniform rate for all municipalities in the Province that do not have
generating stations within their boundaries. This has been a severe penalty
to Stamford since the establishment of the Hydro Commission in Ontario in
1906.
Stamford's Councils down through the years have repeatedly asked for more
generous treatment. The 1958 Council was no exception and during discussions
with Hydro officials was informed that they were conscious of our problem and
promised additional payments when an equitable formula could be worked out.
The time for presentation of that formula is long past due and hence one of
the first duties of the 1959 Council will be to press for settlement of this
outstanding matter.
The only fair and just settlement of this problem will be payment of full
taxes on all land and buildings on the same basis as the Canadian Niagara
Power Co. The Federal GoverrLment has accepted this principle after a fight,
that was spearheaded by the Canadian Federation of Mayors andMunicipalities,
and that lasted from 1937 to 1957.
In 1957 a resolution asking the Provincial Government to accept the principle
that the Federal Government had accepted was carried at the Ontario Municipal
Association convention. This resolution was presented to the Cabinet by
the Executive of that body but no action has been forthcoming. The 1959
Council should revive this resolution at the 1959 O.M.A. ConvenTion and con-
tinue to press for acceptance of this principle. This is the only way
Stamford can achieve its goal and help other municipalities in the same
predicament.
~RGER STUDY:
The Merger Study Report will be presented to the three ~ouncils early in 1959.
The decision on this report will be one of the most important that the Council
will have to make. Stamford Council co-operated with the other two Councils
to take the necessary steps to gather the facts that would determine wh~ther
a merger was in the best interests of the people.
The Committee engaged the Firm of Deacon, Arnett and Murray, a top ranking
consulting and planning firm and requested that Fred Page Higgins'(an equally
competent accounting firm) be retained to do the financial analysis. The
recommendation that they bring in, and all the details leading up to their
recommendation, must be given the closest scrutiny from Stamford's point of
view.
The content of the report must be put in a simple form so that the public
may become familiar with the important advantages and disadvantages of a
possible merger.
The co-operation of Stamford in proceeding with the other Councils to study
factually whether merger is in the best interests of all the people does not
relieve it of its responsibility to critically analyse the report to see if
it is in the interest of Stainford ratepayers. In fact it is its duty to do so.
APPRECIATION TO HEADS OF DEPARTbIENTS AND THEIR STAFF:
To accomplish the work referred to above during 1958 required the dedication
and hard work of a competent staff. I would be remiss indeed if I did not draw
the effort and loyalty of the staff to your attention and the attention of the
people of Stamford Township and praise and thank them on your behalf. Without
their efforts we as residents would not be able to enjoy the services we demand
in a fully modern community. The Clerk, A. C. Huggins, the Engineer, Conrad
Eidt, the Treasurer, R. W. Daws, the Assessor, Ben Prior, the Building Inspector,
Art Bradley, the Plumbing Inspector, W. Pattison, as heads of their respective
departments have done yeomen service.
The Police Commission, the men on the Force, under Chief Constable John
Cunningham deserve our thanks asdo the Public Utilities Connnission whose
staff supply the water and electrical services we require.
We must not forget to thank the many individual citizens who serve on the
appointed Boards such as: the Arena Board, the Health Unit, the Library
Board, the Housing Authority, the Committee of Adjustment, etc. Another
group of fine-spirited citizens whose service gives us all peace of mind is
the group of men who serve in Stamford's Fire Departments. Under the super-
vision of the Fire Committee the men of the three Fire Departments render
service of such a high calibre that the Underwriters set Stamford's fire rate
at the same figure as the adjacent City. This predominantly volunteer fire
service deserves the thanks and support of all of us. All of these people
render a service that helps to make Stamford Township a well balanced and
desirable place tolive.
The sincere thanks of Council must be expressed to the Press and Radio Station
C.H.V.C. for their contribution in communicating the activities and decisions
of Council to the people of the area.
For the information of residents of Stamford Township I propose to be in my
office at the Township Hall at the conclusion of the school day at approxi-
mately 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays of each week to be
available to confer with the general public and officials of the Municipality
and to perform other functions required of the Reeve. In addition to the set
hours that I will be in my office, I realize that there will be many other
calls on my time, and the~e can be arranged to the mutual satisfaction of
those concerned.
~he services which local governments provide nowadays have become big business.
Local affairs demand much time and energy from all elected representatives.
It is obvious from all the foregoing that the responsibility for conducting
the affairs of Stamford to-day requires the co-operation of many people who
are keenly interested in their municipality.
It is the sincere wish of the members of the 1959 Ciuncil that they have the
capacity to grasp the essentials of large-scale and complex undertakings, the
ability to reach sound decisions on important matters and the good sense to
refrain from unwarranted interference with the day to day work of the
permanent officials.
Inaugural Address
1. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the excellent Inaugural Address
given by Reeve E. E. Mitchelson be
recorded in the minutes of this
meeting."
Carried,
Reeve Mitchelson then called upon Deputy-Reeve Keighan who gave the following
remarks:
It is certainly nice that Council decided to have the ladies in attendance at
the Inaugural Meeting. They brighten up the room quite a bit.
The Reeve has covered everything very well in his speech, and just about
everything he said will certainly be looked into in 1959 and his suggestions
will be dealt with. He has taken on a big Job in filling the shoes of our
past Reeve. Reeve Mitchelson is the man to do the job, and if his inaugural
address is any indication of the manner in which he intends to conduct Township
affairs in 1959, then we have the right man. As a member of the 1958 Council,
and particularly, as Chairman of Finance, I am aware of the finance situation
as the Reeve has stated, and believe that the solution is in bringing in more
industry and commerce, because at the present time industrial assessment is
lagging behind residential assessment - which is a bad situation°
Without criticising the Industrial Committee, I feel I should make a suggestion
for the 1959 Council to consider. I think that while the Committee is made up
of very good men, most work on a part time basis, and cannot possibly do a
complete job as someone would who could promote industrial development on a
full time basis. I suggest to the 1959 Council that serious consideration be
given ~o hiring a full time Industrial Commissioner to promote industry and
commerce in Stamford. The industrial Committee could help by co-operation and
by making available the many contacts they have made over the past f~ years.
You may think it would cost considerable money to hire a commissioner, but at
the present time we pay a grant of $4500.00 and it is possible that a com-
missioner could bring in more money than his salary if he were to bring in
only one new industry in 5 years. This is one of the prime things to look
into this year. We should not overlook the industries we already have. There
has been a considerable amount of talk on the tourist promotion programme. At
first I was inclined to be opposed to the 'increased grant. The Tourist
Industry in this area is a very big industry. Three million people a year
come to the area and leave 15 million dollars. They provide work for students,
elderly people and others. They also keep 95 motels busy. They demand no
costly services such as education, The $8,000 grant is a prett~ reasonable
investment to help guarantee an income of "15 million dollars. I would like
to say a few words on planning and restrictive by-laws. We all agree that
planning is necessary, but while it provides protection for home owners and
subdivisions which is very good, it also places great hardships on people who
have ~ned property for a long time and long before any restrictive by-laws and
plans were in force which is a great injustice imposed on people. I think that
the Committee of Adjustment and Council have a great responsibility to people
who are adversely affected by plans and by-laws. I believe that the utmost
consideration must be given to all reasonable requests and see that justice
is handed out according to cases presented. I don't believe that it is fair
to say if you give in to one that you must give in to all. We should have
the courage to make decisions that will be reasonable. I think that the
by-laws should be reviewed - at all times keeping in mind succlessful thoughts
regarding planning. There will be a vacancy on the Park Commission and I
think that Council should take steps to see that Stamford is represented.
The Parks Commission has great holdings within our boundaries and we should
be represented if at all possible. I would like to welcome the new members of
the 1959 Council and thank the Department Heads for the valuable assistance
to ms ever since I have been in Council, and our new member, Councillor MacBain
will find the service and co-operation most valuable. No member of Council could
be any great success without their co-operation. I want to assure Reeve
Mitchelson that as far as anything constructive is concerned in 1959 that if
it is beneficial to Stamford Township that he will have my utmost support.
Councillor John Allan then gave the f011owtn~ remarks:
First of all, I also wish to congratulate you, Mr. Reeve, on your f~rst inaugural
address a~ R~ve. You hav~ covered many points and suggestions and I only
hop~ many of them can be oartied out during the year, and must b~.
At this time I wish to express my appreciation and thanks to all the
Officials and staffs for the wonderful co-operation given the Council
during the past, for without that co-operation and efficiency your Council
would find it very difficult to settle the many problems that come before
them in this rapidly expanding municipality. I also wish to thank the Police
Department, the Firemen, the Utilities Commission, the Board of Education,
and all governing bodies for their good work, and I hope and believe we will
have that same co-operation again this year. I wish to welcome Councillor
Bates back on the Council again after a short absence, and also Councillor
MacBain as a new member.
To-day we are starting another year of administering the affairs of the
Township and I sincerely hope we will all have the best of health to
carry out our many duties, and to legislate in the best possible manner on
the many problems that will come before us during the year, to keep Stamford
Township one of the best municipalities in which to live.
Wishing one and all a very prosperous and peaceful year in 1959.~
Councillor Bates gave the following remarks:
I believe that the Inaugural address of the Head of the municipality serves
the same function as the speech from the Throne in the Federal House and
the speech from the Throne in the Provincial Legislature, in that the Head
of the Government is giving to the tax payers a Comprehensive programme of
policy for action during the coming year. In that light, I believe that
the Inaugural Address of Reeve Mitchelson is undoubtedly the best I have
heard in this area. He has outlined in great detail and on a comprehensive
scale almost every problem that will affect the municipality this year.
I concur with him on almost every subject mentioned in his address. I
agree that the financial issue in Stamford is the most important one facing
Council, and feel that we must reach a more successful solution to the Hydro
problem. I pledge my support~to you and to your progrange during the
coming year.
Councillor MacBain gave the following remarks:
As I commence my first year as a Councillor of the Township of Stamford may
I say to all here assembled that I consider it a distinct honour to have
bee~ elected to this Council. I pledge to you that I will at all times do
'my utmost to promote the interests Iof our Township.
It will be a pleasure to work under our Reeve and in co-operation with Mr.
Keighan, Mr. Allan and Mr. Bates.
I promise you that every matter coming before Council in 1959 will receive my
careful consideration and attention. Prior to the election I promised the
ratepayers that if elected I would support the following programme:
(a) a long term ornamental tree planting programme for our new subdivisions,
(b) an extension of our present garbage collection service,
(c) full support for our Board of Education.
I now reiterate my platform because I propose to vigorously promote that
platform on the assumption that my election is abundant proof that the
electors want the programme I advocated so strenuously prior to the
municipal election.
In closing may I say howpleased I am that my mother and father are able to
be here to-day as well as my wife.
Committees of 2. Allan
Council. Bates
"THAT the following Members of Council be
designated as Chairmen of the 1959
standing committees of Council:
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson - Welfare, Fire
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan - Finance
Councillor J. N. Allan - Roads, Sewers,
Lights,Cemeteries
Councillor G. H. Bates - Property,Traffic
Councillor A. A. MacBain - Parks~ Traffic,
Sidewalks.
All members of Council to be members of
the Committees named."
Carried.
Appointed 3. Keighan
to Boards, Bates
etc.
"THAT the following members of Council be
appointed as Stamford Council's represen-
tatives to the organizations and Boards
named hereunder:
Greater Niagara Survey Committee:
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson,
Councillor G. H. Bates.
Arena Board:
Councillor A. A. MacBaln,
Councillor G. H. Bates.
Cancer Society:
Councillor J. N. Allan,
Chamber of Commerce:
Deputy-Re~ve R. F. Keighan,
Councillor J. N..Allan.
Chamber of Commerce industrial Committee:
Councillor A. A. MacBain,
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan,
Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee:
Councillor J. N. Allan,
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan,'
Chamber of Commerce Traffic Committee:
Councillor G. H. Bates.
Civilian Defence Committee:
Councillor J. N. A]~lan.
Court of Revision: Reeve E.Mitchelson,
Fire Committee: Reeve E. Mitchelson,
Hospital Comnittee: Councillor MacBain,
Humane Society: Councillor MacBain,
Welland & District Health Board:
Reeve E. E. Mitohelson,
Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board: Councillor O. 1t. Bates,
~ ~oards,Cont'd
Signing
Officers.
Rev .HuBset.
Flowers.
.Dinner_._____z.
Ad~ ourn
Jan.5,1959.
Greater Niagara Railroad Retocation
Committee:
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson,
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan.
Greater Niagara Unemployment Committee:
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan,
Councillor J. N. Allan.
Airport Committee:
Councillor J. N. Allan.
Carried.
Bates
Keighan
"THAT Reeve E. E. Mitchelson and'Treasurer,
R. W. Dawe be authorized to sign all
cheques, promissory notes, and other
banking forms on behalf of the Township
of Stamford."
Carried.
Allan
Keighan
"THAT a sincere vote of thanks be given to
Rev. Carlyle Husser, Minister of the
United Church, Stamford Centre for the
Prayer of Invocation given at this
Inaugural Meeting of Council."
Carried.
MacBain
Bates
"THAT the Clerk express Council's apprecia-
tion for the beautiful flowers placed on
the council table by the Ferry Flower Shop
on the occasion of the Inaugural Meeting."
Carried.
Reeve Mitchelson stated that the wives of the elected
representatives and officials were to be the guests of Council
at a luncheon to be held at the Park Hotel, and that the members
of Council and guests would adjourn to the Red Casque Inn
for the Inaugural Dinner.
7. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet at the
Tow~ship Hall on Wednesday evening,
January 7th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Clerk
-- j
Present
Minutes.
Sewermain
Mulhern St.
Sewermain &
Sidewalks -
Montrose Rd.
Thompson
Rink.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on January 7th,
1959 at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the minutes of
December 29th, 1958
the meeting held on
be adopted as printed."
Carried.
A petition for a sewermain on Mulhern Street was submitted
by Mr. Omnond Canham of 3721 Mulhern Street. After con-
sideration it was decided to have the Engineer bring in a
report on the possibility of constructing a sewer on this
street together with the costs involved. The Clerk will
check the petition and both reports will be submitted to
Council on Monday, January 19th. Mr. Canham in presenting
the petition mentioned that residents of his street had
requested a street light on the street between Lee and
Baldwin Avenues, but to date, no action has been taken. It
was decided to have the Chairman of Lights investigate the
matter and bring in a report,
Mr. Fred Belousoff and Mr. Virgin Monck of 2508 and 2522
Montrose Road addressed the Council and advised that a
petition had been submitted for the construction of a
sewermain on Montrose Road in 1958. To date, no action had
been taken. They stated that the surface water condition
along the roads and on their property was particularly
troublesome and indicated that some relief would be
appreciated. Council directed that the Engineer review the
water condition complained of and prepare a report for
council on this matter together with the possibility of
constructing a sewermain on this road with the costs involved
for the meeting to be held on January 19th. The two residents
of Montrose Road also indicated that a sidewalk was necessary
on this street for the protection of school children using
the road in going to and from school.
Mr. G. V. Conte, President, Stamford Minor Hockey Association,
and Mr. Edgar Thompson, addressed the Councfl and 'advised
that an outdoor arena was being maintained on the Thompson
farm. The rink is being used by the Stamford Minor Hockey
Association teams for practice purposes-and the representa-
tives requested Council to arrange to have the rink illumin-
ated since it is used by the ~inor Hockey teams of the
Township.
_L.i~rhts. 2.
TaXi Driver 3.
Bates
Allan
Keighan
MaeBain
"TI~T the P.U.C. be requested to give an
estimate of the cost of temporary lighting
for the Thompson rink and such estimate to
be available for the next meeting of
Council."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from Richard Drew, 1659 Lombard St.
be approved 'and license granted."
Carried.
Tag Day.
Memberships
Insurance
Commissions.
Accept
Report.
Empire
Crafts.
Polaroid
Camera.
By-law 2331.
By-law 2341.
4. Keighan
Bates
"THAT Council approve the request of the
Niagara Falls Girls Work Board to hold
their annual Tag Day on the first Saturday
in May, 1959."
Carried.
5. Allan
Bates
"THAT we authorize memberships to the
following ~nicipal organizations for the
year 1959 at the fees indicated:
(a) Ontario Municipal Association $50.00,
(b) Association of Assessing Officers of
Ont. $50.00,
(c) Ontario Good Roads Association $25.00,
(d) Ontario Traffic Conference $10.00,
(e) Welfare Officers Association.~ Fee
included in O.M.A. fee,.
(f) Ontario Mayors & Reeves 'Assoc. - Fee to
be levied,
(g) Urban-Rural Municipal Assoc. - Fee to
be levied."
Carried.
The Clerk presented a report in connection with the distribu-
tion of Insurance Commissions for the years 1958 and 1959.
6. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the distribution of the Insurance
Commissions as presented by the Clerk be
accepted for 1959."
Carried.
7. Keighan
MacBain;'
"THAT the Council welcome the Firm known as
the "Empire Crafts" to Stamford Township &
make it known to the owners that any
· assistance that Council can reasonably
render to them will be readily given."
Carried.
8. Keighan
Allan
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to purchase
a new Polaroid Camera for the Engineering
Dept. to replace the one which disappeared
'from the Engineering Department Offices."
Carried.
9. Keighan
Allan
"BY-lAW No. 2331, 1959. A By-law to
authoriz~ the construction of a waterretain
on Dorchester Road from the North Limit of
Township Lot 107 to Stamford Green Drive
as an extension to the waterworks system
of the Township at an estimated cost of
$60,000.00." Read a third time and passed.
(Unanimous)
10. Allan
MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2341, 1959. A By-law to
authorize the execution of a conveyance
dated the 29th day of December, 1958 from
the Corporation of the Township of Stamford
... - ~: Salaried
· . Personnel.
· .,
Adiourn.
:
'-
~ ~ Jan.7,1959.
~! No. 3
; iii 'Present
· '~ {!~2 .P. urpose.
· . ~ -~'! !
./.. -f.~,:
~': 8 idaelk
· = fb. ] Snow Plows.
"':
By-law 2341 (Cont'd)
11. Keighan
Bates
12. Keighan
Allan
to the Stamford District Board of
Education." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to make up the
payroll for the salaried employees on the
basis of a two week pay to be issued on
January 9th, and that an adjustment of
salary for one week be made on the pay to
be received on May 15th, and that the
employees be notified accordingly."
Carried.
"THAT Council adjourn to meet again on
Saturday, January 10th at 10 a.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 11:35 P.M.
Reeve I Clerk
A Special Committee Meeting of Council was held on Saturday,
,January 10Xh, 1959 at 10:00 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The meeting was called for the purpose of considering a letter
from the Grater Niagara Chamber of Commerce dated December
24th, 1958 wherein our Municipal Council was requested tO
review their thoughts in respect to the Tourist and Industrial
Committees operated through the Chamber auspices and our sug-
gestion in respect to future action on these committees. The
question of Tourist and Industrial promotion-was discussed at
some length and all members of Council and the Engineer and
Clerk expressed their thinking and suggestions as to the
manner in which Stamford might be ben,fitted by these com-
mittees. A definite decision was not reached, but themembers
were asked by the Reeve to consider the suggestions made at
this meeting and a future meetingwill'he held to consolidate
Council policy in respect to the two committees.
A letter from the Engineer dated January 7th in regard to the
rental of tractors for sidewalk snow plowir~ was considered in
respect to an increase of the amount paid for th~swork.
Members of Council indicated that some upward revision might
have to be made but decided that the matter should be deferred
and considered at the time our 1959 Budget is drafted.
Optimist
Agreement
Ad.iourn.
Jan.10,1959.
No. 4.
Presen______~t
Committee
Meeting
Minutes.
F inanc e
Council reviewed an amended agreement to permit the
Optimist Club to lease Lots 10 and 11, Plan 49, for the
purpose of constructing a building to carry out work with
the youth of the district. The agreement was approved and
a copy given to Mr. Ray Griffin, President of the Club who
was in attendance at the meeting. Mr, Griffin stated that
his Club would consider the suggested agreement over the
weekend and asked if it would be possible to meet with
Council on Monday night to consider any comments the
members of his Club would like to make. This was agreed
to and the following resolution was passed:
1. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Council adjourn to meet on Monday,
January 12th at 6:45 p.m."
Carried. ..
Meeting Adjoufnedo
Reeve
Hour: 1:08 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Januar 12th 1959
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve,
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Council met in committee at 6:45 p.m. and discussed the pro-
posed agreement for the leasing of Lots 10 and 11, Plan 49
to the Optimist Club. The following members of the Optimist
Club participated in the discussions:
R.S.Griffin, President,
C.M.Jacklin, Vice-President,
M.Chubb, Vice-President,
S.R.Allen, Treasurer,
Stan Jones, Bulletin Editor,
Tom Keep, Director,
J.P.Matthews, Legal Advisor.
Certain changes were requested and agreed to by the Council
and the necessary revisions were ordered and the Township
Solicitor, Miss LaMarsh, and the Solicitor for the Optimist
Club retired to the Clerk's Office and drafted the revisions
ordered. Arrangements for the revised agreement to be typed
were made. The Council then adjourned from committee and met
in open Council at 7:30.
Keighan
Bates
"THAT the minutes of the Inaugural Meeting
January 5th and the Council Meeting held
on January 7th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
2. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
Roads 3. Keighan
"' Allan
General. 4. Keighan
Bates
Relie~ 5. Keighan
Allan
Financ.~ 6. Keighan
MacBaln
Taxi 7. MacBain
Drivers.. Allan
Taxi 8. Allan
Owner. Bates
Sd
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts
dated January 9th, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
ing to~$19,621.07'''
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated January 9th, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
inS to\$188,485.72'"
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts
dated January 9th, 1959 as presented, he
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
inS td\$1,313o28."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Taxi-cab Drivers
Licenses from the followinS be approved
and licenses granted:
Howard Kelly, RR~i, Thorold Road,
James Cote, Niagara Falls."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Owner's
License-from Russell Drew, 523 Ellis
%~reet be approved and license granted."..
Carried.
re-zoning
of lands.
Mr. H. A. Logan of Logan and Knight addressed the meeting ~n
respect to a request he had submitted on behalf of William
Randrats for the re-zoning of lands described as 2711 Lundy's
-Lane to permit the construction of'a modern motel which would
be comprised of 24 units and office. Considerable discussion
took place on this request and it was decided to table the
application and consider it at a special meeting of Council
at which other zoning matters would be taken up.
New High
School.
At the request of Council Mr, C. J. Monroe, Past Chairman, and
Mr. R. A. McLeod, Business Administrator of the Stamford
District Board of Education artended the meetinS and answered
the following questions raised by:.:the members of Council in
respect to the Board's application for approval of an amount
of $1,300,000. tO be raised by Mu~tc~pa! d~benttxras for the
purpose of erecting and equipping a secondary composite
school to accommodate 720 pupils.
1. The school will consist of 15 class .roomS, 3 laboratories,
Railroad
Crossing.
YMCAWeek,
March of
Dimes Week.
8tamford
Kerrto
Hockey Club.
Brass to
H.E.P.C.
2. It is the hope of the Board that the new school will
be ready to open by September, 1960.
3. Negotiations for the purchase of approximately 15 acres
of land are under way with the V.L.A. authorities to acquire
this land near the corner of Lundy's Lane and Kalar Road,
located within a proposed new subdivision which is intended
to be developed for veterans' small land holdings.
4. The Board has no information as to whether the separate
school authorities are contemplating a secondary school.
5. In response to a question concerning the site, Mr.
Monroe stated that in considering the site, attention had
to be given to property available at a reasonable price
and the area where the secondary school services are required
at the present time, as well as the facilities that will
be required. .'
6. It was pointed out that the Board did not transport
pupils within a two mile area of a secondary school
artended.
7. In reply to a question raised, Mr. McLeod agreed that
financing the debentures over a shorter period of time
within 20 years, might be good business and suggested that
if Council agreed, the Department of Education might go
along with the idea in respect to the payment of grants.
9. Keighan
Allan
10. Keighan
MacBain
11. Bates
Allan
12. Allan
Bates
."THAT the Engineer be authorized to
request the Board of Transport Commis-
sioners at Ottawa to view the Railroad
crossing referred to in their letter of
January 7th, 1959 of Mr. McCoubrey,
District Engineer, and study the possibility
of changing the sight lines at that
crossing."
Carried.
"THAT Council proclaim the week of Jan.
lath to 25th as Y.M.C.A. Week and the
week of Jan. 26th to Feb.2nd as March of
'Dimes Week, and that the Clerk contact
Niagara Falls and Chippawa and suggest
a joint declaration of the 3 municipalities
in one ad, rather than 3 individual ads."
Carried.
"THAT the sum of $100.00 be paid to the
Stamford Kerrio Hockey Club for an
advertisement in the Hockey Programme."
Carried.
"THAT we recommend approval to the Niagara
Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board of a
property transfer in accordance with a
conveyance dated January 21st, 1958 from
Charles J. and Claude E. Brass to The
Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
as sh on blueprint No. 203-7320 attached
to saYSdocument.
Cartfed.
Niagara Reg- 13. Bates
ional Develop- Allan "THAT William G- Booth be appointed as Stam-
merit Assoc- ford's representative to the Niagara
Regional Development Assoc iation."
Carried
Ice Rink. Bates "THAT owing to the excessive costs as pre-
sented by the Manager of the P.U.C. for
lighting the Thompson ice rink we do now
feel we cannot entertain the request at
this time."
Carried.
By-law 2345. 15. MacBain
Keighan "BY-LAW No. 2345, 1959- A By-law to approve an
application from the Stamford District Board
of Education." Read a first, second, and
third time and passed.
By-law 2343. 16. MacBain
' Keighan "BY-LAW No. 2343, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an agreement dated
12th January, 1959, between The Optimist
Club of Niagara Falls and the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
By-law 2342. 17. Allan
members of the Court of Revision for the
Township of Stamford." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
By-law 2340. 18. Allan
Keighan ~'BY-LAW No. ,2340, 1959. A By-law to pro-
'vide for the licensing of Electrical
Contractors, Electricians, Master
Electricians and Journeymen. Electricians ·
Read a first and second time.
By-law 2333 · 19 · Keighan
' Bates "BY-lAW No. 2333, 1959. A By-law to stop
.. up Rose Street 'as shown on Registered
" Plan 59 from Portage Road to the
~ easterly limits of Lots 8 and 9, as shown
-on the said Plan." Read a third time
and ~sse, d?
Planer for 20. Batessum of $1000.00 to assist in the purchase
of a new ice planer on the understanding
that the proceeds of the sale of a blower
· . · ' upon the sale thereof, and the balance
Of the sum of $1000.00 shall be repaid
~"" to Council when the Board is financially
able so to do."
Carried.
Adiourn.
-
Jan. 12, 1959.
No. 5
Present
Purpose.
Approval
Ad,1 ourn
Jan.15,1959.
Allan
Keighan
"THAT we do nGg adjourn to meet on
Thursday afternoon, January 15th at
4:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meet ing Adj ourned.
A Special Committee Meeting of Council was held on Thursday,
January 15th, 1959 at 4:30 p.m, .-
E. E. MitchelsonJ'
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
The meeting was called for the express purpose of considering
the TOwnship Engineer's report wherein he set out his
estimate of sewer and water main construction, as well as
road, sidewalk and curb and gutter construction that may be
required during .the period 1959 to 1969. The Engineer in
presenting the lengthy report dated January 12th, 1959,
advised that its purpose was twofold:- the estimates were
required for the Joint Merger Survey Committee and the
-information could be used by the Township in compiling their
5 year capital works programme. He explained the report and
accompanying charts in detail and after members of Council
requested clarification on many points, the following resolu-
tion was passed:
1. Bates
Allan
"THAT the report of the Engineer on the
proposed trunk sewermain and watermain
programme for the period 1959-1969 be
and the ~ame is hereby approved;"
Carried.
2. Allan
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet Saturday,
January 17th at 10 a.m."
.. Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Clerk
'-/ /v~,, No. 6 A Special Meeting of the Council was held in Committee on No 7 A Regular Meeting of Council was held on January 19th,
Saturday, January 17th at 10:00 a.m. ~ r1959 at 7|30 p.m. ?:...~=.....
Pr. esent.
E. E. Mitchelson
~. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBaln
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
Purchase
Compressor.
The Engineer submitted a letter requesting permission to pur-
chase a compressor for the Cemetery Department which can
be used in the road work we are carrying out under the
Winter Works Progr~e at the north end of Garner Road.
Tenders. 1. Allan
Bates
"THAT the Engineer be instructed to invite
tenders on a Tractor Compressor Combination.
Tenders to be in by 4:00 p.m. January 26th,
1959."
Carried.
Chamber of
Commerce
Letter ·
A letter from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce dated
December 24th was considered which requested that the Council
review their thoughts and desired action on behalf of the
Tourist and Industrial Committees. After considerable dis-
cussion concerning the operation of both committees it was
agreed that a professional survey of the Industrial Develop-
ment potential of the Greater Niagara Area is in order
before any additional public funds are expended on industrial
promotion. A resolution to this effect is to be presented
at the next regular meeting of Council.
Re-zoning
Applications.
An application of Logan & Knight on behalf of Mr. Wm.Kandracs
to re-zone property described as 2711 Lundy's Lane, as well
as an unofficial application to re-znne certain land on the
Niagara Boulevard for cpmmercial purposes, were considered
at some length. Both matters were considered along with
other general zoning problems ~eing experienced in the Town-
ship. As a result of the discussion that took place it was
determined that our planning problems were such that assis-
tance should he secured from the planning officials of the
Department of Planning & Development and a resolution reque~t-
ing such assistance will be submitted to the next regular
meeting of Council.
present E.E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
G. H. Bates Councillor
Minutes. 1. Bates
Meeting held on January 12th, 1959 and
the Special Co~ittee Meetings on January
Carried.
Finance 2. Allan
Co~ittee and'pass accounts."
Carried.
Ro a d s 3. K e ighan
"~T the .statement of Roads Accounts dated
Bates
January 16th, 1959 as presented be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
ing ~o~$3,773.24.''
Carried.
Relief 4. Keighan
MacBain "~T the statement of Relief Accounts
dated January 16th, 1959 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
~ounti~ to~$6,127.61"
Carried.
General 5. Keighan
Allan "T~T the statement of G~eral Accounts
~ted January 16th, 1959 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting tox$61,435.04."
Carried.
A letter from the Department of Highways dated December 5th
concerning control of access to the Queen Elizabeth Way was
considered in respect to the proposed changes contemplated
for the north end of the Township in the vicinity of Mountain
Road. 'A suggestion of the Planning Board in respect to the
Mountain Road crossing of the Queen Elizabeth Way was
explained and it was decided that individual members of
Council would inspect the area in order that definite con-
clusions might be reached when the entire matter of access
to the Queen Elizabeth Way is considered at a later date.
Dept.of
Highways ~, , Finance. 6. Bates
Letter.. MacBain
"THAT we adjourn to meet on Monday,
January 19th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting AdJ ourned.
~. 2. Keighan
,Bates
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now
arise and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Refreshment
WagOn Lic.
7. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Refreshment
Wagon License from John Chotka, 456
Welland Ave.,St.Catharines be approved
and license granted."
Hawker & 8.' Keighan
Pedlar Lic. Bates
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Hawker &
Pedlar L~c'6nse from Fred L. Brown, 2571
Cleveland Ave. be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
'.!, Victualling
't ~': LicenSes ·
Salvage
Yard Lic.
Driving
School Lic.
Instructor
License.
Second Hand
Goods Lic.
Taxi
Driver Lic.
Taxi
Owners Lic.
! .
Delegation~
Stamford-
Cataract
Taxi Co.
9. Allan
Bates
"THAT the applications for Victualling
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Rod Giguere, 4166 Woodbine Ave.,
Falls View Grocer & Butcher, 2442 Portage
Road,
Henrietta Lavallee, 3197 Stanley Ave.,
Andrew Kiesz, 1473 Highland Ave."
Carried.
10. Allan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Salvage Yard
License from Morris Greenspan, BeaverdamS
Koad be approved and license granted."
Carried,
11. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Driving School
Operator's License from W. E. Galliford,
2248 Dunn St. be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
12. Allan
Bates
13. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Driving Instruc-
tor's License from W. E. Galliford, 2248
Dunn Street be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a license to deal
in S cnd Hand Goods from John Mignelli,
e o
2299 Murray.St. be approved and license
granted°"
Carried.
14. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab.
Driver's License from Ivan Murdock, ~740
Woodbine St. be ~approyed and license
granted."
Carried.
15. Bates
Allan
"THAT the applications for Taxi-cab Owners':
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
John W. Lambier, Niagara Falls,
Murray Bateman, 770 Bucklay Ave.,
Rolland Brousseau, 1711 Stanley Ave.,
'Alex Eged, 1422 Hamilton St.,
Raymond Logan, 3973 Beaverdams Road."
Carried.
The following delegations addressed Council in respect to
various matters:
' 1. Mr. Rolland Brousseau on behalf of the owners of the
Stamford-Cataract Taxi Company presented a petition protest-
ing CO Council that ~axi owners licenses should not be
Delegations
Cont'd
Sewer on
Mulhern St.
Somerville
re-zoning.
_Meet ing.
Railway
Crossing.
industrial
granted to John Lambier and Raymond Logan, The protest ,~ ~..~7:.: 1., - l
was based on the allegation that the first named lives L: - ~' " -"
in Fort Erie and the second named is employed at a steady
job in Niagara Falls, New York. Council decided to table
the Logan application for further clarification, but before
the meeting adjourned Mr. Logan artended and stated that
while he owned the taxi he would be employing others to
operate it for him, and by so doing, he would be creating
employment, and as a result of the explanation it was decided
to approve of Mr. Logan's application along with that of
Mr- Lambier.
2. Mr. Ormond W. Canham artended the meeting in respect
to a petition for sewer service that he and other residents
of Mulhern Street had requested from Montrose Road to
Baldwin Avenue. The Engineer submitted a written report on
this matter which recommended that Council Only consider
the construction of a sewermain on Mulhern Street from Mon-
trose Road to Lee Avenue, as the gradient to install a sewer
between Baldwin Avenue and Lee Avenue was such that maximum
service could not be obtained. It was decided to refer
the petition to a special meeting which will be held later
on when local improvements to be constructed in the current
year will be considered.
3. John and William Somerville addressed the Council in
respect to an application for re-zoning of property owned by
their mother, Mrs° Anna Somerville, described as Part Block
40 of the Falls Company Plan. Mrs. Somerville had made an
application to have the zoning of the property involved
changed from Residential 2 to Commercial. Her sons advised
that she had received several offers for the property which
runs back for a depth of approximately 538 feet south of
Dunn Street, but that each offer was contingent on the property
being re-classified to Commercial. The Somervilles were
advised that their application along with the application
submitted by Mr. Wm. Kandracs for re-zoning on Lundy's Lane
would be tabled until the general planning problems of the
Township were discussed with senior officials of the Depart-
ment of Planning & Development.
16. Keighan
Bates
"T}L~T the Clerk arrange a meeting with the
senior planning officials of the Depart-
ment of Planning & Development for the
purpose of discussing problems dealing
with planning which we are experiencing
in this municipality. The meeting to be
arranged for as early a date as possible."
Carried.
17, Bates
Allan
"THAT the H.E.P.C. be notified that Council
is desirous of maintaining the present
protection at the Churches Lane crossing
of the C.N.R."
Carried.
"18. Bates
Allan
"THAT the Chamber of Comuerce be informed
that while Council has in the past
supported the Chamber industrial promotion
programme it is now of the opinion that
a professional survey of the industrial
Industrial
contwd
Broom Drive e 19. Keighan
Allan
St.Light. ~' 20. Allan
Bates
Carlesso ~ 21. Keighan
Waterline. Allan
Development potential of the Greater
Niagara Area should be made before any
additional public funds are expended on
Industrial promotion. Council is prepared
to discuss the problems of Industrial and
Tourist promotion with the Chamber and
other interested municipalities at an
early date."
Carried.
"THAT the Lioness Club be granted permis-
sion to conduct their annual Broom Drive
in the Township."
Carried.
"THAT we ask the P.U.C. to place a !00 Watt
Street Light on Mulhern Street between
Lee and BaldwinAvenues."
Carried.
"THAT Council approve the request of Mr.
Carlesso to run a private water line down
Gore Street from St.Patrick to Lot No. 59,
Registered Plan 179 at his expense, with
the understanding that when the permanent
watermain is installed the owner will be
required to pay his f~.ll share of the cost
of the new watermain; and that the
necessary agreement be prepared to include
a provision that anyone requiring the use
of this main must first obtain permission
of Council."
Carried.
Electrician
By-law.
By-law 2344
Mr. Reg. Smith of the Smith Electric Company of Barker Street
addressed the Council and objected to some of the provisions
of the By-law being considered by'the three munieipalities.~n,'
the Greater Niagara Area to license, regulate and control
electricians. Mr. Smith was advised that a Joint meeting of
the three municipal councils is proposed for February 4th
and he was invited to make his objections in writing to this
,:,meeting.
22. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-IAW No. 2344, 1959. A By-law to provide
for the regulating, controlling, and
inspecting of heating and cooking appli-
ances, or any Classes thereof, the instal-
lation thereof, the storage of fuel for use
in connection therewith and for licensing,
regulating and governing persons engaged
in the installation of hot air, water and
steam heating equipment of any kind, and
to adopt codes and standards therefor."
Read a first and second time.
Items . Th~ following items on the Agenda were tabled' to secure further
Tabltd,_ ' information:
Item No. 7 Request'from Henry Lang to close up road al owance
" .running East from River Road betwe, en Township
. . 1
, ' ,, Lot No'~ ~. 75 and the broken front of Township
-.. . .
Items
Tabled
~d]ourn. ~
Jan. 19, 1959.
Item No. 10
_Item No. 17
Item No. 19
Item No. 23
Item No. 24
Item No. 25
23 · MacBaln
Bates
Letter from Welland & District Health Unit
re: problem of rabies in Ontario. Due to
the fact that it was considered that the
control of rabies should be on a County basis
it was decided that the Reeve and Deputy Reeve
should discuss the matter in County Council
to see if some joint action could be taken by
all municipalities within the County.
Letter from the Township Solicitor in regard to
reciprocal arrangements between the Township
and the City regarding taxi licenses. Further
information concerning the problem raised will
be requested from the Stamford Police Commission.
Letter from N. J. Sunstrum re: proposed plan of
subdivision owned by Albert Car~esso. The
question of service costs for Boundary roads
was considered and in vie, of the fact that
the subdivision is within an old plan registered
as 1791 it was decided to have a survey taken
to determine what other properties might be
affected by our Declaration of Policy. The
Solicitor was requested to prepare a suggested
amendment to our Declaration of Policy which
would provide that subdividers would be required
to pay 100% of the service costs on existing
roads where they own property on one side only
and.that reimbursement could be obtained when
the property on the opposite side'of the street
was developed.
Engineer's Report in regard to the construction
of a sidewalk or stone path on Montrose Road
was tabled for further consideration.
Report from the Engineer in connection with the
surface water problem complained of by residents
of Montrose Road near Edith Street was tabled
until such time as our two representatives on
County Council obtain clarification in respect
to the ownership of this road.
A petition from owners of property within Reg.
Plan 144 requesting an amendment to the by-law
to permit development on one acre of land
instead of 2 acres, was ordered referred to
the Health Department for consideration.
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday
morning, January24th at 10:00 a.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour: 12:00 P.M.
..... ~(] ' Clerk
No. 8. A Special Meeting of Council was held in Committee on Saturday, No. 9. A Regular Meeting of Council was h
January 24th, 1959 at 10:00 a.m. at 7:30 p.m.
Present E. Eo Mitchelson Reeve Present E.E. Mitchelson Reeve
" R.F. Keighan Oeputy-Reeve R.F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
puL~ose Minqtes 1. Allan
Bates
The meeting was called for the purpose of considering a letter
from the Department of Highways dated December 5th, 1958
in connection with proposals for the eventual control of
access to that portion of the Queen Elizabeth Way within
Stamford Township. Attached to the letter was a summary of
the discussion representatives of the Department had with
members of Council at a meeting on October 16th, 1958. The
material in the letter and a map submitted, indicated that
access to the Queen Elizabeth Way would be provided at the
following locations:
1. In the vicinity of the boundary of Township Lot Nos. 45
and 46.
2. Thorold Stone Road Cloverleaf.
3. Lundy's Lane Cloverleaf.
4. McLeod Road.
After consideration, Council concluded that fly-overs should
be maintained and provided at the following location:
1- Mountain Road,
2. Thorold Road,
3. Lundy's Lane,
4. McLeod Road,
5. Creek Road.
When the matter was discuss'ed it was decided to ask the
Engineer for a detailed report on,the matter of access and
fly-overs to the Queen Elizabeth Way and to inchde sugges-
tion8 for the provision of additional East-west roads across
the Queen Elizabeth Way, the elimination of the Dorchester Road
traffic circle and proposed changes for the branch'running into '
Niagara Falls from the Queen Elizabeth Way including Stanley
Avenue. The report is to include a statement on the manne~
in which the Queen Elizabeth Way has made it difficult to
extend our services, such as sewer and water.
It was also decided that the Engineer should report on the
suitability of the bridges over the Hydro Canal at McLeod
Road, Dorchester Road, Drummond Road, Portage Road and Thorold
Road, and the possibility of providing a bridge at the Chippaws
Creek Road. When the report of the Engineer is secured it
will be examined and if found satisfactory, a brief will be
prepared for submission to the Department of Highways, the
Department of Planning & Development, and the Hydro-Electric
Power Commission of Ontario. ' ' ' ' "
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Reeve
Clerk
Jan.24,1959o
Public
.Gara~e~
Hairdressing
Victualling.
Retail Meat
Public Hall
2. Keighan
Allan
Go H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting on
January 17th and the Regular Council Meeting
on January 19th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
"THAT the applications fDr Public Garage
Licenses from the.following be approved and
licenses granted:
Wesley B. Styles, 435 Portage Rd. S.,
Herbert Brown, 2532 Bellevue St.,
John Serotiuk, 3227 Dorchester Road."
Carried.
3. MacBain
Bates
MacBain
5. MacBain
Bates
6. Bates
MacBain
License from Mrs. Litlian Thompson, 400
Portage Rd. N. be approved and license
"THAT the application for a Victualling
License (grocery) from F. Bogdanowicz,
2434 Bellevue St. be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Retail Meat
License from Thomas C. Haley,'ll Portage
Rd. N. be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Hall
License from Stamford Women's Institute,
154 Portage Rd. N. be approved and license
granted."
" Carried.
.Taxi Driver
7. Allan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from Ernest Brunton, Niagara Hotel,
Niagara Falls, be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
91 Sinnicks
Avenue ·
H.B.Morris.
Assessor's
Report ·
Flood
Conditions,
Electrical
Coutr.Assoc.
A letter was received from Mr. Wm. G. Booth applying to have
the area at 91 Sinnicks Avenue re-zoned to permit the opera-
tion of a taxi-cab dispatching centre at that address. A
petition from the property ~wners was submitted requesting the
same change. Mr. V. Sinnicks was present and stated that the
garage which the taxi owners proposed to operate from was
previously used for commercial purposes in 1954 and 1955.
The representatives of the 'taxi cab company indicated that con-
siderable money had been spent in securing permits to operate
a radio control centre at the location selected. It was
decided to table this application until the next meeting to
permit the members of Council to examine the location, and the
Clerk to check the petition and report thereon.
Mr. Hamilton B. Morris addressed the Council in regard to appli-
cations for taxi licenses which he had submitted to the Police
Department. The applications have not been processed by the
Chief Constable and Mr. Morris was advised that Council could
not consider them until they were received from the Police
Department.
Mr. B. R. Prior, Chief Assessor, submitted his annual assess-
ment report covering the year 1958. The report indicated that
the assessment for taxation purposes in the year 1959 would
be $50,220,300. He reported that Hydro buildings including
the new Sir Adambeck-No. 2 Power House at the North end of
the Townbhip had been assessed for a total of $13,654,869.
He pointed out that the Township does not receive grants in
lieu of taxes'on any of the buildings included in this amount,
and advised that'a business assessment'on this amount on the
basis of 60% would be $8,192,144. It was calculated that if
grants in lieu of taxes were paid on the buildings together
with business taxes, the amount would be in excess of
$1,000,000. at the present mill rate. The report requested
additional accommodation for the assessment staff as well as
certain office materials. It.was decided to refer the report
to the Budget Committee for consideration, and the Chief
Assessor was thanked for his fine report-
The Engineer reported on the flood conditions ~perienced'
during the past week. He indicated that the condition, was
caused from the heavy snow and warm rains which had occurred
to cause the flood. The water which accrued from this con-
'ditton was more than our sewer system was designed for and
there was little that the Township was able to do to provide
remedial action. The situation was an act of God, 'and the
Engineer advised that when main trunk storm sewers are con-
strutted that similar situations would be =elieyed to some
ext~-~nt.
A delegation of the Electrical Con~r~ctor's Association
artended the meeting and Mr. James Wintort introduced Mr.
Wm. Booth, Secretary-Manager of the Association. He in turn
addressed the Council in respect to objections that had been
made to the proposed by-law to license electricians. After
some discussion of the matters raised by Mr. Booth, the
Reeve requested that his submission be made in writing and
it will be considered at the Joint meetin~ of the three
Municipal Councils of 'this area schedule to take place on
Wednesday, February 4th.
Tenders
Prociuk
Subdivision
Boy Scout-
Week.
Carnival
By-law 2346.
Keighan
Allan
Bates
Allan
Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
Allan
Keighan
Bates
Allan
Keighan
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to call for
tenders to purchase Township of Stamford
debentures in a total amount of approxi-
mately $209,100,00 covering local improve-
ment construction completed in 1958. The
principal amount being subject to commuted
payments made by assessed owners and any
revisions or alterations authorized by the
Court of Revision. Tenders will indicate
the interest rate and price and are to be
in the hands of the Clerk on or before
Monday, February 9th, 1959 at 5 p.m."
Carried.
?'THET the proposed pla~ of subdivision of
Part Lot 114 submitted by M. Prociuk be not
disapproved and the usual agreement be
prepared including a requirement that all
footings be installed to grades fixed by
the Engineer."
Carried.
"THAT Council declare the week of February
16th to February 22nd, 1959 as "Boy Scout
'Week" as requested by the Boy Scouts Assoc-
iation, and that the City of Niagara Falls
and the Village of Chippawa be requested to
make it a joint declaration, contained in one
'~d" rather than 3 individual "ads".
Carried.
"THAT the Kinotto Club be granted permission
to conduct their Annual tag day on Friday
& Saturday, May 8th and 9th, 1959."
Carried.
"THAT the Stamford Volunteer Firemen's Assoc-
· iation be granted permission to 'hold their
annual carnival at Stamford Green as out-
lined in their letter of January 26th,
1959, subject to approval of the Trustees
of the Stamford Green."
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2346, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an agreement dated
the 26th day of January, 1959 between
Albert Carlesso and the Corporation of the
.Township of Stamford." Read a first,
'second and third ti~e and pa~scd.
'2
Wanless
_Subdivis ·
By-law 2350.
Tractor
9omDressor.
Extension
of Present
Garbage
System.
Adjourn.
Jan.26,1959.
No. 1O
present
14. Bates
Allan
"THAT the request of River Realty Develop-
ment Limited for the installation of sewer
and water mains in the Wanless Subdivision
be approved and that the subdivider be
informed that Council is prepared to accept
the necessary deposit of funds at this time
and that the subdivider be further informed
that Council will give consideration to the
opening of the relevant portion of Belmont
Ave. in conjunction with the 1959 Road Con-
struction programme."
/ Carried.
15.. Bates
Keighan
16. Bates
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2350, 1959. A By-law to consoli-
date By-law No. 2031 (1955) and amendments
thereto, being a by-law to regulate the use
of land; and the use, location, spacing,
height and area of buildings and structures
within the Township of Stamford." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"THAT the tender of Lincoln Motors Limited
for the supply of a tractor.compressor for
the price of $5,961.86 be accepted."
Carried.
17. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Engineer be directed to bring in a
full report on the question of extending our
present garbage collection system including
the cost of providing the extended service."
Carried.
18. Bates
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday,'
January 318t at 10:00 a.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
~our~~~~.~ Clerk
A Special Meetin~ of Council was held in Committee on Saturday,
January 31st at 10:00 a.m. ~
E. E · Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MaeBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor°
The meeting was called for consideration of the following
matters:
1.,, Service costs on existing streets within Rag. Plan 1791.
Service
_Costs ..
Photo Map
Personnel
EnK · Dep t.
Size of
Council.
Applicant.
Joint
Meeting.
Report of
Engineer.
Public Works.
The Engineer submitted a report and blueprint showing the
lands which could be developed within this Plan with par-
ticular reference to the cost of subdividing the Graham
property located within Lots 84 and 85, Riall Street, and
the Carlesso property on which a subdivision is proposed on
Lots 59 to 62 inclusive. After considering the matter care-
fully it was decided that it was unfair to request subdividers
to pay for the cost of roads on existing streets shown on
this Plan. In some instances, small properties are bounded
by as many as 3 to 4 roads and paying the cost for all other
services including roads was considered prohibitive. In
addition to this feature it was pointed out that existing roads
within this plan had been entirely paid for by the Township
in respect to other subdivisions registered and that the same
principal applied to Registered Plan 163 to the south of Plan
1791. In view of this thinking it was decided to have an
amendment prepared to our Declaration of poltdy,respecting
subdivisions to provide that subdividere will not be required
to pay any part of road costs for existing streets sho~m on
Rag. Plan 1791.
2. The Engineer was authorized to purchase an additional
aerial photo map for the main floor of the Township Hall,
3. Personnel matters pertaining to the Engineer's Department
were discussed and it was decided that a meeting would be
arranged between members of Council and the supervisors, fore-
men, and department heads of this Department to discuss the
operation of the Department and determine if possible if any
changes could be made to provide for more effective operation.
The details of such a meeting were left with the Reeve and
Engineer to arrange.
4. The Clerk was requested to bring in a report as to what
steps would be necessary to increase the size of the
Municipal Council.
5. An applicant for a position on the Township was referred
to the Engineer for consideration.
6. Council decided that the Joint Meeting of the Municipal
Councils of the City of Niagara Falls, Village of Chippawa,
and Township of Stamford scheduled for Wednesday, February
4th, wou!d be public.
7. The Engineer presented an addendum dated January 28th,
1959, on which he requested approval, to attach to his
report of Jan. 12th, in respect to proposed trunk sewer and
water mains which may be required during the period 1959 to
1969, Council examined the report and approved and directed
that a suitable resolution be presented to Council at the
next regular meeting.
8. The Engineer submitted reports on proposed public works
expenditure8 for the year 1959. Council members will study
these reports and they will be considered by the Budget
Committee.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 1:00 P.M.
Jan.31,1959.
"' ' d' Clerk
' I~'~'i N 11 A Re ular Meetin o Counc was e on on aye ruary , " h t f th B 'ld°n "~" '"
1 · Keighan
MacBain
2, Allan
Bates
Victualling 3. Allan
MacBain
Hawker & 4. Keighan
Pedlar. AllAn
Hairdresser 5.. Bates
"' Allan
Hawker & 6. Keigban
Pedlar. Allan
7. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held on
.January 24th and 26th, 1959 be adopted as
'printed."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Taxi-cab Driver's
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
David J. Olmstead, Chippaws,
Albert E. Olive, 2120 Buchanan Ave.,
Harry E. Jolley, 2381 Churchill Street."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Victualling
Licenses (Grocery) from the following be
approved and licenses granted:
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.Ltd.,
Portage Road N.,
Emeri B. Szabo, 3663 Woodbine St.,
Oliver S. Scott, 2314 Thorold Stone Road."
Carried ·
"THAT the application from Earl M. Murchie,
2472 McLeod Road for a Hawker & Pedlar
License be approved and license granted.'!°
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Hairdresser's
License from_ Jacques Dhcharme, 2239
Thorold Road be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
"THAT the'application for a Hawker & Pedlar
License from A. C. McConnell, 911 Victoria
Ave. be approved."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab
Owner's License from Hamilton B. Morris,
63 Portage Rd. S. be granted as recommen-
ded by the Chief Constable."
" Carried.
St.andrew. residents of this street, addressed Council and requested
on the East side of St.Andrew Ave. from McMicking Street to
Gore Street within Keg. Plan 176, in 1958. The Reeve ex-
plained that the subdividers had not paid over the sidewalk
funds as called for in the subdivider's agreement. The
matter had been referred to nur Solicitor in 1958 and she had
made a demand for payment on several occasion~ ~ut to date
the required funds had not all been received.
Solicitor 9. MacBain
Keighan "THAT the Solicitor for the To~mship be
advisable to recover from the person or
persons liable, money payable to the Cor-
poration for sidewalks on St.Andrew Ave.
and McMicking St. under the subdivider's
agreement with the Corporation."
Carried.
Helstro~ Mr. Wm. S. Helstrom submitted an application to re-zone part
of Twp. Lot 35 located on the east side of Montrose Road to
'permit the operation of a soft drink and souvenir stand.
action was taken in respect to this application but the
applicant was requested to submit a blueprint or sketch of
his property and the matter will be considered when the
Council meets with the Department of Planning & Development
in Toronto on Thursday.
Sinnicks A petition of residents of Sinnicks Street requesting a
Street, re-zoning on this Street to permit the operation of a taxi
office was reported on by the Clerk. The report indicated
that the majority of the residents of Sinnicks Ave. and
St.Mary's Street approved of the change. After a discussion
of the entire matter it was determined that a re-zoning of the
location requested would not be in thet~public interest and
the following resolution was passed:
re-zoning 10. Bates
Binnicks MaoBain "THAT the application of Mrs. Sinnicks to
re-zone part of Sinnicks Ave. as Commercial
2 be refused a~d the taxi company presently
operating at the location in question be
ordered to cease and desist from such
operations."
Carried.
J.Newman Mr. John Newman addressed the meeting in respect to his
application for a public garage license required to operate
a Used Car Lot at 445 Portage Road. He advised Council that
his contractor could not complete the installation of sewer
and water services because of the soil conditions existing
during the win~em monthS. Members of Council indicated that
Newman Cont'd
Public 11, Keighan
Garage Lic. Bates
Zoning of
St.Andrew.
Niagara- S tam.
Town Line Rd.
amendment to
Declaration
of Policy.
Meeting wi~.h
Subdividers
1958 license was granted on condition that
all services would be installed at the time
of this application and were surprised to
learn that he had not complied with the
requirements set out at that time. Mr.
Newman agreed to have the sewer and water
installation arranged for immediately and
submitted a contract he had signed as
evidence of good faith. In view of the
explanation the following resolution was
passed:
"THAT the application of Mr. John Newman for
a Public Garage License, under the name of
Direct Car Sales, located at 445 Portage Rd.
South be approved and the license granted
subject to the holder of the license instal-
ling the sewer and water to his sales office
within 30 days as indicated and outlined in
a previous resolution in 1958."
Carried.
Mr. P. Smith, St.AndrewAvenue, addressed the Council in
respect to the zoning of his particular area. He advised that
he was under the impression that the area was zoned as Resi-
dential and complained that residents were building chicken
houses and other objectionable buildings in the neighbourhood.
The building inspector was requested to-examine the area and
bring in a report for Council.
At 9 p.m. Mr. George Farr and representatives of the Township
of Niagara arrived at th~ meeting and on behalf of the group,
Mr. Farr addressed the Council. in respect to the proposed
re-construction of the Niagara-Stamford Town Line Road. He
mentioned that the re-construction had been tentatively agreed
on last year but due to the fact that it was necessary to
acquire property from the Canadian Canners the work had been
delayed and never started. The Township of Niagara would li~e'
to proceed with the re-construction this year and make an
immediate start to do preliminary work on the road this winter.
The re-construction would cover the distance from No. 8 Highway
East to approximately Melrose Drivej Reeve Mitchelson informed
the group that the Council was favourable to the project and
suggested that they have their Engineer submit a definite re-
port as to costs to have this work completed. When Council
receives this report, if found, favourable, formal approval
will be given to the work being proceeded with.
12. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the proposed amendment to the Declara-
tion of Policy with respect Uo roads in
Plan 1791 as submitted by the Solicitor
be approved."
Carried.
"THAT M~. F. A. Branscombe be informed that
Council will meet with him and other sub-
dividers to discuss the present subdivider's
agreement and that he and they be requested
to submit a brief of their suggestions at
an early date."
Carried.
13. Bates
Allan
Cabot Pro-
posed Sub-
division
St.Thomas
More Sign.
Tenders for
Materials _
Engineer's
Report.
Alterations
MacBain
Bates
Keighan
MacBain
Bates
Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
Keighan
Bates
Bates
Allan
mitted by R. B. Erwin and Associates on
behalf of Cabot Investments be not dis-
approved, subject to the usual conditions
and that all previous resolutions with
respect to this application be rescinded."
Carried.
"THAT Council approve the request of Rev.
M. J. Clifford of St.Thomas More Church,
to erect a sign at the corner of Dorchester
Road and Lundy's Lane, under the direction
of the Bldg. Inspector."
C~ried.'
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call
for tenders on crushed stone, sand, gravel,
fill, cement, bituminous materials, motor
oils, greases, gasoline, fuel and furnace
oils, kerosene, diesel oil, anti-freeze,
cast iron watermain, hydrants, valves and
boxes, sewer pipe and sewer castings. That
the tender date be set as the 2nd March,
1959 and tenders be received by 2 p.m. local
time and opened between 2 and 3 p.m. by the
Clerk's Dept. and all those tendering be
invited at this opening."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer's addendum dated
January 28th, 1959 to his report of January
12th, 1959 in respect to proposed trunk
water mains and sewer mains which may be
required for the period 1959 to 1969 be
approved."
Carried.
"THAT Council authorize extensions and
alterations of the Assessment Office at
an estimated cost of $1,825.56."
Carried,
"THAT in future all items for the Council
Agenda must be in the hands of the Municipal
Clerk on or before 2 p.m. of the day the
Council meeting is being held. Items not
submitted before this time will not be
placed on the Agenda, This action is taken
in order that the AKenda can be completed
by the Clerical staff in regular working
hours."
Carried.
Carlesso to 20. Allan
Jan ish
~ MacBain
"THAT we recommend approval to the Niagara
Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board of
a transfer of Part Lots 59 and 60, Plan 1791
from Albert Carlesso to Michael and Mary
Janish. The property being transferred
having a frontage of 50' on Gore Street by
a depth of 107.24'. The approval is sub-
j ect to the following conditions:
(a) Taxes on the property the parcel is
being transferred from are to be paid in
full to Dec. 31st, 1958.
(b) The parcel being sold is to be included
in a plan of subdivision and Mr. Carlesso is
to be responsible for all service costs as
set out in our Declaration of Policy respec-
ting subdivisions."
Carried ·
Young Man of 21. Keighan
Year b~cBain
"THAT Council support the Junior Chamber of
Commerce annual campaign to select the
"young Man of the Year" by publishing a
joint ad with the City of Niagara Falls &
the Village of Chippaws in the local paper~
as requested in their letter of January
27th, 1959."
Carried.
By-law 2348. 22. Bates
MacBain
By-law 2349. 23. Keighan
Bates
"'BY-LAW No. 2348, 1959. A By-law to appoint
persons to various committees." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2349, 1959. A By-law to author-
the borrowing of $800,000.00." Read
first, second and third time and passed.
By-law 2347. 24. Allan
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2347, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the construction of a sewermain on
Carlton Avenue from Dunn Street to Culp
Street in Stamford Sewer area at an esti-
mated cost of $69,316.00." Read a first
and second time.
By-law 2351.
MacBaln
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2351, 1959~ A By-law to appoint
members to the Stamford Public Library
Board for the year 1959." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
Tax Pre- The Council suggested that the Mortgage companies should be
payment Pla~.. invited to take advantage of the tax pre-payment arrangement
available in the Township. It was pointed out that this
arrangement would be advantageous to the property owners
and ~he mort~a~ companies, as well a8 assis~ing the Township
finances.
Adjourn,. Z6. MacBain
Ba~es
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
February 9th at 7:30 p.m. and/or at the
call of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 10:47 P.M.
.Clerk
Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippawa, and the Township of
Stamford was held on Wednesday, February 4th at 8 p.m. in
the Township Council Chambers.
City of Niagara Falls: ~
Mayor Franklin Miller, Aldermen: H. Morton, A.
J. McKinley,
Ian McCallum, C. Gregory, G. Martin, G. Mowers, City Manager,
W, S. Orr, City Clerk, D. C. Patten, City Engineer, S. Price,
City Treasurer, H. Dickson, Solicitor, W. J. McBurney.
Village of Chippawa:
Reeve J. McKenzie, Deputy-Reeve H. Clarke, Councillors G.
Kulka, J, Charlebois, Jas. Ives, Clerk, R.T.N.Callan.
Township of Stamford:
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan, Councillors:
'J.' No Allan, G. H. Bates, A. A. MacBain, Engineer C. H. Eidt,
Treasurer R. W. Dawe, Clerk A. C. Huggins, Solicitor Miss
J. V. LaMarsh
Reeve Mitchelson acted as Chairman of the meeting and the
following items were considered:
1. Control of sale and/O~ use of fireworks:
Mr. Don Calvert represented the retail dealers of fireworks
in the area and in addressing the meeting he outlined the
value of these sales to dealers in the area at large. In a
survey of 16 retail outlets, he advised that the sale of fire-
works constituted an average of more than $3,000. each in
business in 1958 and that 92.I6% of their sales were to tourists
40 retail outlets in the area handled a total of $125,000 in
fireworks sales last year. He reviewed his previous arguments
that the accident rate caused by fireworks is not great when
compared to reasons for other accidents. In concluding his
address he stated that if the Councils consider that a by-law
is necessary, the majority would have no objections to restric-
ting sales to children of minor age and to prevent them from
being used on public streets.
Mrs. Maude Lessick on behalf of the Local Council of Women
presented a brief in which they urged that the following con-
ditions be included,in a by-law to regulate fireworks:
1. Fireworks to be available only for family and organized
displays.
2. Displays of fireworks shall be held at a central point in
the co~nuni~y and supervised by qualified persons.
Fireworks
Committee
; V.O.N.
Submission
3. Fireworks shall be sold by persons obtaining a permit from
duly authorized municipal authority. Fire hazard inspection
should govern said permit.
4. Sale of fireworks shall be limited to the week previous
to the day set aside for the commemoration of Victoria Day
and the discharging of the said fireworks shall be limited to
the defined day of celebration.
5. Persons in charge of public displays shall be responsible
for adequate measures to insure the disposal of both dis-
charged and. undischarged fireworks and for the prevention of
fires.
Mr. J. S. Kaumeyer and Mr. Ernest Reinhart and Mr. H.E.Hardwick
were present and supported the sale of fireworks in the area.
Mrs. Hetherington, a representative of the Home and School
Association asked if proper fire inspections were made in
respect to a business establishment handling fireworks for
sale.
The City Clerk presented a survey of action taken by other
municipalities re: use of fireworks.
After considerable discussion the following resolution was passed:
Alderman Martin
Deputy-Reeve Clarke
2. Homemakers and Nurses'
"THAT a fact finding committee be
appointed of two members of each
Council, together with their soli-
citors, to study the fireworks
question and to prepare a report for
the Councils."
Carried.
Services Act.
Mr. Tilbrook presented a brief on behalf of the Victorian Order
of Nurses which advocated that the three municipalities should
take advantage of the Home Makers and Nurses Services Act ~
passed by the Provincial Legislation in 1958. The brief indi-
cated that the municipalities would be ~igible for a 50% grant
for nursing services given on a visitation basis by qualified
.nurses. It pointed out that the V.0.N. was in a position to
provide services under this Act and it suggested what the cost
would be for the three municipalities on the basis of 1958
operations. The cost suggested for the City of Niagara Falls
was $1400., the Township of Stamford - $1000., and the Village
of Chippawa - $100.
Reeve MacKenzie
Alderman Gregor~
"THAT the three Councils here assembled
approve in principal of the submis-
sion of the Victorian Order of Nurses
regarding nursing services and recom-
mend that the Budget Committee of
each Municipality give it favourable
consideration."
Carried.
It was agreed that the three municipalities would check with each
other during the time their Budgets are being prepared.
Ambulance
Committee
proclamations
Electrical
Contractors
3. Ambulance Service:
Mr. Roger Hunt was present and discussed his submission in
respect to ambulance costs and his request for an increase
in grants. His statement of costs for the years 1954-1957
inclusive showed very small profits. After discussion of
this matter the following resolution was submitted:
Alderman Mc~ers
Alderman Morton
"THAT a committee of one member Be
appointed from each of the three
municipalities to consider the
matter of ambulance grants and
bring in a report to the three
Councils."
Carried.
It was directed that Mr. Hunt provide a rSport on his 1958
operations and the number of calls he has made to the three
municipalities during the last year. It was agreed that the
Council of each municipality would name their appointment to
the committee.
4. Joint Proclamations...
DeputylReeve Clarke
Deputy-Reeve Keighan
"THAT we approve of the principal
of the three municipalities issu---
ing joint proclamations and recom-
mend that the Councils of the
three municipalities pass resolu-
tions to authorize the municipal
clerks to so arrange."
Carried.
5. Proposed By-law to license Electrical Contractorsa etc..
The Councils considered briefs submitted by H. R. Smith and
the Electrical Contractors' Association of Ontario. Mr. Smith
submitted his own petition and Mr. W. G. Booth, Secretary-
Treasurer, submitted a brief on behalf of theElectrical Con-
tractors.
In Mr. Smith's brief he contended that electricians should not
be required to register with the Electrical Contractor's
Association and advised that he was in favour of a Joint
examination board operated by the three municipalities. The
brief of the E.C.A. indicated that electr].cians are only
required to register with their Association to qualify for
a municipal license. They do not have to become members. The
main aim of their Association was to establish Province-wide
standards of qualification which would be a protection to
the public.
The following electricians representing appliance dealers were
present:
Ross Derrick, Bob Gale, Lorne Evans, Ernie Simon, Paul O'Brien.
They were interested in determining the effect that a muni-
cipal by-law would have on their operations particularly when
connecting electrical appliances. In answer to this question,
Mr. Booth replied that a new Class "D" qualification has been
established by the Association which would include electric-
ians connecting electrical appliances.
Electricians
Cont'd
Adjourn
Feb .4, 1959.
No. 13
Present
Minutes.
Finance
· General
Relief
Mr. W. J. McBurney, City Solicitor, advised that the Electrical
Contractors Association has an examining Board which has been
approved by the Provincial Government. He suggested that some
difficulty might be experienced in setting up a local examining
board, although it was within the power of the Councils° Deputy-
Reeve Keighan expressed opposition to the by-law and contended
that the apprenticeship required under the Department of Labour
should be the only requirement necessary to secure a Municipal
license. Mr. Booth replied to this statement and stated that an
apprenticeship certificate does not qualify anyone as a Jour-
neyman or Master Electrician. It'was finally agreed that the
by-law should be referred back to the committee to consider the
questions raised and that a further report be brought to the
three Councils before the by-law is given a third reading.
Meeting Adjourned.
The Meeting then Adjourned.
Hour P . Mo
Clerk
Reeve
Finance 6. MacBain
Bates
Public Garage '7. Bates
MacBain
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on February 9th, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from Wm. Wozniak, 1254 St.Paul Ave.
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
Victualling. 8. MacBain
Bates
Taxi Owner
"THAT the application for a Victualling
License (Grocery) from R. Jonovich, Corner
Portage & Stanley Ave. N. be approved and
license granted.
An application for a Taxi Cab Owner's License from Leonard
Ferguson was tabled until the next meeting and the Chief
Constable will be asked to meet with Council in committee prior
to this meeting.
Hawker Lic. 9. Bates
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar
License from Guiseppi Cecala, 784 Second
Ave. be refused."
1. Bates
MacBain
2. Keighan
Bates
3. Keighan
Bates
4. Keighan
Bates
5. Keighan
Bates
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
A. A. MacBain Councillor
G. H. Bates Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held on
January 31st and February 2nd, 1959 be
adopted as printed."
~arried.
"THAT we do nowadjourn to go into Finanpe
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated February 6th, 1959 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to\$235,796~86.''
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
February 6th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\$1 ZS8,0LU '
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
February 6th, 1959 as presented be
be ,a.d ,mount-
Carried.
Sewer
Petition.
Silyerworkers__
Carried.
Mro H. A. Logan presented a petition signed by 37 owners of
the Brookfield Avenue - Clare Crescent district wherein the
construction of a sewer was requested on Warden Avenue
extended from Dunn Street to Brookfield Avenue. In presenting
the petition, Mr. Logan stated that during the recent flood
conditions many.of the cellars in this area had been damaged
by excess water'and sewage which resulted from the fact that
sewer facilities in this district were not adequate to take
care of the volume. He suggested that relief to the sewer
system might be achieved by any of the following methods:
1. Arrange for a spill-way of the surplus water to the It.E.P.C.
Ganal.
2. Construction of an auxilliary sewer through to Dorchester
Road.
3. Provision of a relief sewermain along Warden Avenue extended.
The Township Engineer advised that the most suitable method of
providing relief would be to construct a sewermain on Warden
Avenue from Dunn Street to Brookfield Avenue. He estimated the
cost of such a main would be about $20,000. and the Township
would recover approximately $16,000. when the property between
Dunn Street and Brookfield Avenue is developed. In the interim
period the entire cost would have to be borne by the Stamford
Sewer Area. It was decided to refer this problem to the Budget
Committee for consideration.
Mr, Tom Davidson of the United Electrical Radio & Machine
Workers of America presented a brief concerning the International
Si!verw. orkers~ The lengthy bricf stated that many residen~ uf
'the Township were unemployed as a result of being laid off work
at the International Silver Company. It was alleged this con-
dition was the=result of necessary curtailments of production
Silverworkers
Cont'd
of the Company caused by the imports of silverware, stainless
steel ware and hollow ware from Japan and the United States
to this Country. Mr. Davidson indicated that men with 17 to
18 years seniority were being laid off by the Company. He
advised that arrangements were being made to meet with
representatives of the Federal Government at Ottawa to dis-
cuss the problem and determine if some type of action could
be taken to prevent the dumping of silverware on the Canadian
market. As a result of the presentation of the brief the
following resolution was passed:
Brief_
10. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Council request the Federal Government
to give careful consideration to the brief
of the International Silver Workers outlining
the problem which they are confronted with,
apparently as a result of the increased
amounts of silverware and stainless steel-
ware and holloware being imported into this
Country from Japan and United States
primarily."
Carried.
Tourist Crt.
association
A letter from the Greater Niagara Tourist Court Association
was received wherein they expressed objection to amending the
By-law which restricts development on Lundy's Lane from
Drummond Road to Dorchester Road to permit further motel
development. No action was taken in respect to the letter
and it was ordered filed.
Hawkey Tree
Expert Co.
11. Keighan
MacBain-
"THAT the recommendation of the Engineer
regarding tree trimming in Stamford for
1959 be approved as outlined 'in his letter
of February 9th, 1959, and that council
authorize the Engineer to proceed with
employing the services of the Hawkey Tree
Expert Compan~ for this purpose." -
Tender Forms
Tender Form
Flooding
Conditions.
Cashmore
Contr.Ltd.
, Carried.
.The Solicitor and Engineer presented a revised tender form for
road surface treatment. The form was examined and found ·sat-
isfactory and the following resolution.yas passed:
12. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the tender form for road Surface
treatment as submitted by the Engineer and
Solicitor be agproved."
Carried.
A petition from the residents of Lundy's Lane between the
Plaza Motel and Uncle Sam's Hotel was received in connection
with the floodin5 conditions of their area. Council directed
that the petition be referred to the Department of Health
for a report.
13. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Council authorize the Engineer to
accept the tender of Cashmore Contracting
Limited for the service to be performed
by Mr. Cashmore a~ outlined in his ten~er
of Dec.Sth, 1958, this bein~ the lowest
tender submitted."
Carried.
Education
Week.
Twp .building
· alterations.
Assessors '
]Meeting.
Tenders
Ma ' s
Reeves
~t .Mayors
Asso(; .
Plan 144
Debentures.
4e
Bates
MacBain
"THAT the usual proclamation for Education
Week be published for the week March 1st
to 7th, 1959."
Carried.
· A report from Councillor G. H. Bates, Chairman of the Property
Committee in connection with T~fp. building alterations &
maintenance required for 1959 was tabled for consideration
of the Budget Committee.
15. Bates
Keighan
"THAT the Chief Assessor and Assessors be
authorized to attend a joint meeting of all
the Assessors of Lincoln & Welland Counties
at the Lincoln County Court House, St.
Catharines on Tuesday, February 10th, 1959."
Carried. ..
Ma's
Tenders for office equipment were received from y
Stationery and Penn's L~ationers required by the Clerk's and
Assessment office. The following resolution accepted the
lowest tender:
· 16.
17.
Bates
MacBain
"THAT the tender of May's Stationery for
office equipment for the Township Hall in
'the amount of $1,059.75 be accepted, it
being the lowest tender received."
Carried.
Bates
Keighan
"THAT the Reeve be authorized to attend the
Annual conference in St.Catharines of the
Ontario Mayors & Reeves Association."
Carried.
Bates
Keighan
"THAT the application of the owners of Plan
144 for amendment of lot size restrictions
be refused."
Carried·
The following tenders were received for the purchase of
$197,302.67 Township of Stamford Debentures maturing in from,
one to 15 years required to finance local improvement con-
struction carried out in 1958:
Name of Tenderer
Bell,Gouinlock & Co. L~d.
Equitable Securities Canada Ltd.
on behalf of The Imperial Bank of
Canada, Anderson & Company Ltd.,
Dawson, Hannaford Limited & self.
Gairdner & Company Ltd. on b~alf
of The Royal Bank of Canada,
Nesbitt, Thomson & Company
Limited & self.
Int,Rate ~rice ~uote.4
5%% $97.00
5-3/4% 98.50
5-3/4% 99.04
J.L.Graham & Company Ltd. on
behalf of Bankers Bond Corpora-
tion Limited & self.
5%% 98.83
~-3/4% 99.00
(3 weeks option)
Gairdner &
Co. Ltd.
Results of
Ambulance
~lectrical
proclamations
Joint
proclamations
Harris & partners Limited on behalf
of the Bank of Nova Scotia, Burns
Bros. & Denton Limited & self. 5~% 98.035
Wood, Gundy & Company Limited 5~% 97.85
The above tenders were carefully reviewed and the low tender
of Gairdner & Company Ltd. was accepted by the following
resolution:
19. Keighan
MacBain
"T~T the tender of Gairdner and Company
Ltd. on behalf of a Syndicate composed of
the Royal Bank of Canada, Nesbitt, Thompson
& Company Ltd. and themselves, and dated
February 6th, 1959, to purchase Township
of Stamford 5%% Debentures in the principal
amount of $197,302.67 dated December 31st,
1958, to mature 1-15 and 1-10 years at
rate of 98.83 and accrued interest per
hundred dollars, be accepted."
Carried.
As a result of the Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of
the City of Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippawa, and the
T~nship of Stamford held on February 4th, the Reeve made the
following committee appointments:
1. Councillors Allan and MacBain together with the Township
Solicitor were appointed as Township representatives to the
Joint Committee agreed upon to consider the control of sale,
and/or use of fireworks in the Greater Niagara. area.
2. Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan was appointed as Council's
representative to consider the ambulance problem on the
committee approved by the three Municipal Councils.
5. It was agreed that the committee of Reeve Mitchelson,
Councillor Allan, Engineer Eidt and t~e Solicitor would con-
tinue on the Joint Committee to consider the proposed by-law
for the licensing of electrical contractors, etc.
4. The following resolution was passed in connection with
Joint proclamations on behalf of the. three municipalities:
20. Keighan
.~Bates
"THAT Council authorize the Clerk to arrange
for Joint proclamations on behalf of the '
Municipalities of Niagara Falls, Stamford
& Chippawa, as agreed at a Joint meeting of
the three municipalities held on February
4th, 1959."
'Carried.
~heep LoSses
21 · MacBain
Bates
Dept .P lann.
Meeting.
Feb.9,1959.
Present
purpose.
the Corporation for the amount to be aid
over to Mr. Wilson and that the Solicitor
bequest our Chief of Police to see to it
that the provisions of the Act pertaining
t the dest~p/ction of the d gs concerned are
a~hered ~o. Carried.
"THAT the Township of Stamford reimburse Mr.
Alvie Wilson in the amount of $330.00 for
sheep destroyed or injured by dogs and that
the Solicitor be instructed to take all
necessary steps to attempt to force the
owners of the dogs concerned to rei~Durs~
Industrial
Promotion.
Several members of Council expressed satisfaction in
respect to the meeting they had with senior officials of
the Department of Planning & Development in Toronto on
Thursday, February 5th. It was decided that all applica-
tions for re-zoning should be tabled until such time as a
meeting is held with the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area
Planning Board to determine if arrangements could be made
for this Board to process all requests for re-zoning.
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
February 16th, 1959, 7:30 p.m. or at the
call of the Reeve.
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
22. Bates
MacBain
Clerk
Reeve
A Special Meeting of Council was held in Committee with the
Industrial Committee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of
Commerce on Tuesday, February 10th at 4:30 p.m. at the
Township Hall.
Reeve
Deputy-Keeve
~Councillor
Councillor.
E.,E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
The meeting was called to consider the suggestion that the
M~nicipal Council advanced to the Chamber of Commerce to the
effect that a professional survey of the Industrial Develop-
ment potential of the Greater Niagara Area should be carried
out to determine what type of industrial development our
area is suitable for. The following members of the Indus-
trial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce were present:
W. R. Sootheran, Chairman,
M. P~yne, Frank Fremlin, Vic. Mollison, Irving Feldman,
Don Murie.
Also present were the following representatives of the City-
of Niagara Falls Council who have been appointed to the
Industrial Committee:
Alderman Clifford Gregory,.Alderman Ian McCallum.
U'
Members of Stamford Council fully explained their thinking in
respect to industrial promotion. They indicated they were in
accord with supporting the present programme of the Chamber
at such time as a Joint meeting of the Councils of the City
of Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippawa, and the Township of
Stamford takes place. When such a meeting is arranged the
proposal to undertake a professional survey of the industrial
development potential of the area will be discussed and after
this meeting takes place, a clarification of Stamford's '-
position will be made. The me~ers of the Industrial Committee
Industrial
promot .Cont ' d
Adjourn.
Feb.10,1959.
15
present
Kalar Road.
reviewed their past activities and expressed the hope that
the support of Stamford Council could be counted on. The
members were concerned that Stamford might not be prepared
to support their programme for industrial development.
After a full discussion of the matter it was agreed that a
further meeting would take place after the joint meeting of
the three municipal councils at which time the entire
question could be clarified.
The Meeting then Adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour P oH.
· k!'Clef
A meeting of Council was held in Committee on Saturday, Feb-
ruar¥ 14th at !0:00 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A.rA. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Mr. R. B. Smith, Superintendent, and Mr. L. Storr, Supervisor
of the Niagara, St.Catharines & Toronto Railway Co. artended
the meeting and addressed the Council in respect to bus ser-
vices being operated in the following areas of the Township
at a loss:
1. Sinnicks Avenue route via 4th Avenue, McRae Street,
Stanley Ave., No. 8 Highway, Sinnicks'Ave., Caman Street,
Stamford Green Drive, Dorchester Road, and Thorold Stone Road,
returning to Niagara Falls along the same streets.
2. Kalar Road service~ via Montrose Road, Thorold Stone Road
. :,
and Kalar Road.
The Railway representatives stressed that both of the above
service routes were being operated at a loss. In a check made
on February 12th, 151 passengers used the service during a .12
hour period on the Sinnicks Avenue run. On the Kalar Road
route, the service is used very little and it is being operated
· at a substantial loss. The officials advised that some action
would have to be taken to decrease the deficit the Railway is
incurring and suggested the following remedial action:
1. Increase fares to double fare for developments on the
fringe of the urban section of the Township.
2. Reduce the service on the Sinnicks Avenue route to 4 or 5
round trips per day.
Applica-
'tion.
ilNS & T
,.R iKht - o f-wa y
Budget &
1959
'Estimates.
~Union
IFontract
eb.14,1959.
5
of the fact that it is being operated at a substantial loss.
!resen_____%t
Cease or ,reduce the service on the Kaiar Road route in vlew~
Members of Council indicated that they were not in favour
of increasing the fares at this time and suggested that an
application be submitted to curb the service. The Railway
Officials advised that this was only a preliminary discussion
of the problem and that an official letter would be fon~arded
Setting out the remedial action which they recommend should
be taken.
Before the Officials retired, the Reeve asked if they had any
knowledge about the final disposition of the old N.S.& T.
right-of-way running parallel to Thorold Stone Road. They
replied that they did not know what the C.N.R. had in mind
for this right-of-way.
The balance of the meeting was taken up with Budget matters and
1959 estimates for roads, streets and sidewalk costs were
reviewed.
The Clerk was instructed to advise the Union that Council would
like to complete contract negotiations before February 28~h.
In this connection it would be appreciated if the Union would
submit any requests they have in this connection in writing.
1. Allan
Bates
"THAT all members of Council and usual
officials and chief draftsman be permitted
to attend the Good Roads Convention in
_ Toronto, Feb. 23-24 & 25 and the Clerk make
the necessary reservations."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
· /L-./~:zX3=:~
Reeve
Hour P .M.
Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on February 16th, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Bates
Allan
"THAT the minutes of the following meetings be
adopted as printed:
Feb. 4th, 1959 - Joint Meeting,3Municipal
Councils,
Feb. 9th, 1959 - Regular Council Meeting,
Feb. 10th, 1959 - Special Committee Meeting,
Feb. 14th, 1959 - Special Committee Meeting."
Carried.
MacBain
Barber Shop 3. Keighan
Bates
VictuallinR 4. Bates
Allan
Fuel Dealer 5. Allan
Keighan
Service ptatn. 6.
MacBain
Keighan
Public CaraRe 7. MacBain
Bates
$iRhtseeinR 8. Keighan
Allan
Taxi-cab 9. Bates
q~mer ' S Keighan
~:amford .- Mr. James J. Kosis, a representativ o the Stamford Can da GuarLs
from Paula G. Ecker, 1461 Lombard Ave. be had received from the Band of the Welsh Guards ~n London, England.
approved and license granted. ~ The letter ~ndicated that the British Band might visit Canada some ~';' "~, '
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Barber Shop License
from Ivart Fjelfort, 1078 St.Paul Ave. be
approved and license granted."
Carried.
easants
~THAT the application for a Victualling License
(grocery) from Gino Capitano & Sons, 3122 ·
Drummond Road be approved and license granted.,,;~:/
Carried. 4~heasants
"THAT the application for a Fuel Dealer License
from Michael Melymuka, 2875 Thorold Stone Road
be approved and license granted."
Carried. ~ension Plan
"THAT the application for a Service Station j~'enston Plan
License from Michael Melymuka, 2875 Thorold Ste~
Road be aPProved, and.license granted."
Carried.
~rotherhood
"THAT the application for a Public Garage License Week '
from A. Jacobi & Sons, 2225 Lundy's. Lane be
approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Sightseeing Owner's
License submitted by George Lavalle for three
vehicles being a 1951 Cadillac, a 1949 Packard
and a 1956 Dodge be approved and license issued
on condition that the applicant provides a copy
of his insurance policy with ~he coverages as
provided in our by-law."
Carried.
time next year and in that event it would like to come to this area.
Mr. Kosis indicated to Council that the assistance they have
received from the To'~mship in the past has been very much appreciated
and expressed the thought that some assistance could be expected in
the future.
A report from the Solicitor was received in respect to the loss of
pheasants sustained by Mr. Earl Murchie of McLeod Road which he
alleged took place from dogs entering his cages and destroying the
birds. The report indicated that Mr. Murchie bad not taken the
necessary action set out in the Dog Tax and the Cattle, Sheep &
~oultry Protection Act. The Solicitor also advised that in her
opinion, poultry as set out in the Act, does not include pheasants.
As a result of the report the following resolution was passed:
10. Bates
MacBain "
'!THAT theapplication for a Taxi-cab Owner's
License from the following be approved and
license granted: Leonard Ferguson, 1622 M~Grail
Ave."
Carried.
The Clerk presented a report of the Goverxunent Annuities Pension
Plan operations for the year 1958.
11. Bates
Keighan
12. Bates
Allan
nt. Hydro 13.
ewer EaSement
C'
"THAT the application of E. Murchie for compensa-
tion pursuant to the Dog Tax and th~ Cattle,
and Poultry Protection Act, 1957, be denied."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk's report of Government Annuities
Pension Plan for the year 1958 be approved."
Carried,
"THAT a proclamation designating & proclaiming
Feb. 15th, 1959 to 22nd, as "Brotherhood Week"~
be published."
Keighan
MacBain
Carried.
~sphalt In- 14.-Bates
spector's Course Allan
"THAT the Ontario Hydro be advised that Council is
prepared to enter into an agreement on behalf of
Stamford Township regarding a sewer easement which
will cross Hydro property, subject to the con-
ditions set forth in their letter of Feb.13th,
1959."
Carried.
]Dtimist Club
"'PHAT Messrs. M. Perkins & J. Bradley of the
Engineering Dept. be authorized to attend the
special Asphalt Inspector's Course at Down,view
March 9th to 19th inclusive."
Carried.
The following letters were received and considered by Council:
1o Report from the Solicitor that th~ To_wn. sh~- o
respecting the leasing of park lands ~o't~ 6~imis[
scheduled to be heard by the Private Bills Committee on Feb.19th.
[i =~{!~.'l Ont. Munici-
pal Board
Items
eTabled
Cinder paths
2. Letter {tom the Ontario Municipal Association reporting on the+w.
actiVitled of the Association and advising that the resolutions
passed by the Association last year had been taken up with the
Cabinet of the Provincial Government.
3. Letter from the Ontario Municipal Board advising approval of
capital expenditures in the amount of $69,316.03 for the trunk
sewermain we propose to construct on Carlton Avenue.
!~esent
The following letters were tabled for more information:
Tree removal
Thorold Twp.
1. Letter from the Martha Cullimore Home & School Association
requesting cinder paths to approaches of the School.
2. Letter from Thomas McLaren requesting the removal of trees
on Brant Avenue.
3. Letter from the Township of Thorold enclosing a copy of their
Zoning By-law No. 442 which will be heard by the Ontario Municipal;
Board on February 25th.
By-law No. 15. Allan
2317 Bates
By-law 2355 16. Bates
Allan
By-law 2356 17. Keighan
MacBain
Mira Cons.Co. 18. MacBain
Ltd., Mesesnel, Bates
Weber
"BY-LAW No. 2317, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the construction of certain works as local
improvements under the provisions of The Local
Improvement Act." Read a third time and
"BY-LAW No. 2355, 1959. A By-law to prOVide for
the 1959 expenditures on roads in the Township
of Stamford in the County of Welland." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2356, 1959. A By-law to ·amend
No. 2328 (1958) being a byolaw to authorize the
execution of a conveyance from the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford°" Read a first,
second and third ti~% and passed.
"THAT the Solicitor be instructed to take such
Court action against Mira Construction Company
Limited, Miroslav Mesesnel and Ralph Weber as
she deems advisable to recover the sum of
$2200.00 ~ing for sidewalk ~nstallation/~
ited Appeal
Carried.·
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday,
February 21st, 1959at 10 a;m."
Carried..
Meeting Adjourned
~ier
lety
ttour 9:05 P.M.
Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of
Niagara Falls, Village of Chippawa and Township of Stamford,
Wednesday, Feb~ary 18th at 7:30 p .M. in the City Hall
Present from the City of Niagara Falls:
Mayor Franklin Miller, Aldeman H. Morton, ALdeman A.J. McKinley,
Aldeman Ian McCall~, Aldeman C. Gregory, Aldem}an G. biartin,
Aldeman G. Mowers, Alde~an James White, City Manager, W.S. Orr,
City Clerk, D.&.Patten, City Engineer, S. Price.
Present from the Village of ChiD~
Reeve J. McKenzie, Deputy-Reeve H. Clarke, Councillor G. Kulka,
Councillor J. Charlebois, Councillor Jas. Ives, Clerk, R.T.N. Callan.
Present from the To~shi~ of Stamford.
Allan, Councillor G.tt. Bates, Councillor A.A. MacBain, Engineer",
C.H. Eidt, Clerk, A.C. Huggins. ,
The meeting was cal~ed by the City of Niagara Falls and Mayor
Franklin Miller acted as Chairman.
Ihe following items were considered by the meeting:
1. Grants to United A~
Grants for 1958: Niagara Falls made a grant of $2;000 to the
United Appeal and $300 to the Red Cross. The Township granted
$1900 to the United Appeal and $200 to the Red Cross. Chippawa
granted $225 to the United Appeal. After some discussion on this
matter it was agreed that the three municipalities should grant the
United Appeal an amount of $5500. for the year 1959 and the
. following resolution was passed:
Mowers :
Keighan '3THAT contributions from the 3 municipalities to the
United Appeal be made on the same fomnula Df assess-
ment and population which is used in the case of
Hospital Debentures."
Mowers
Keighan
Carried.
"THAT the total grant to the United Appeal from the
3 municipalities be approved at $5500. for the year
1959."
(The above resolution was opposed by Councillor
MacBain)
Garried.
2. Grants to Niagara Froprier H~man~e Societ~t
Grants for 1958: Niagara Falls - $5000., Stamford - $4000.,
Chippawa - $400..
After discussion, the following motion was presented:
Martin
Morton "THAT the Niagara Falls Humane Society ~-,n~ he
esta.lished a~ 10,000 for the year 19g~'H~d'
Carried.
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Industrial
Committee
Tourist
Committee
Planning Boar~
3. Grant to Industrial Committee of Chamber ~f Commerce.
Grants paid in 1958: City of Niagara Falls - $4500., Township
of Stamford - $4500.
~anning Bd. -' had concurred with Stamford that
Reeve Mitchelson and Councillor Bates advised the meeting that
- the Sta~!~ord Council was of the opinion that a survey should be
undertaken to establish the industrial potential of this district
and determine the types of industry we should try to encourage.
Members of all 3 Councils were polled on this matter and as a
result, it appeared that the Councils of Niagara Falls and
Chippawa were opposed to the suggestion and the Council of Stamfor~
was in favour. Some discussion took place and finally, the fo!low~
ing resolution was presented:
Mowers
Bates "THAT the 3 municipalities request the Industrial
Committee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce~
to have a professional survey of the industrial. pote~
tial of the area 'carried out on the understanding
that the cost for such a survey be paid from the
amount of $10,000 requested from the 3 municipalitie~
which is hereby approved."
Carried.
[
. v ment
When the above resolution was passed it was agreed that if the
survey was carried out the municipalities might give a small
additional amount to assist the work.
~, Grants to TouriSt Committee of Chamber of Commerce.
Grants paid=in 1958: Niagara Falls - $8000., Stamford Township - ',N.
$8000., Chippawa - Nil,
A letter from the Tourist Committee requested the 3 municipal
Councils to consider the allocation of an amount of $25,000 for
their programme this year. Attached to the letter was a statement
showing 1958 actual expenditures and proposed 1959 expenditures.
The statement did not indicate any revenue. After some discussi0nl
the following resolution was presented:
Bates
McKinley "THAT the Tourist Committee of the Greater Niagara
Chamber of Ecommerce be requested to supply a
revised statement showing revenue and expenditure scotianoons
details in respect to the 1958 operation as well as '
the proposed 1959 operation."
Carried.
5. Greater Niagara Area Plan~ing Boa~d:
Grants paid in 1958: Niagara Falls - $1350.., Stamford - $1530.,
Chippaws - $110.
The revised budget from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area plannix~
Board indicated a budget of $25,700. for the year 1959. The Budge
included provision for a Professional planner, secretary, manager,
equipment, and office accommodation, Councillor Bates explained
that the Council of the Township of Stamford was of the opi~ion
that a professional planner should be employed by the Niagara FslI
~&Suburban Area Planning Board· This attitude was taken in view0
.he many p!apaing problems ~ha~ Lhe area is confronted with.
advised that advise ~rom the Department of Planning &
Development
'had been secured on the matter and that Officials of this Depart
· ~'18,1959
it would be desirable to employ
Cont'd a professional planner for the Board. He indicated that Stamford
would probably require the use of a planner to a greater extent
than the other two municipalities and for this reason the To~,mship
would be favourable to paying a greater amount
members of Stamford Council agreed with Councillor Bates. Reeve
Mitchelson indicated that the Township was prepared to pay up to a
maximum of 60% of the Budget of the Planning Board for the current
year. He indicated if this type of arrangement could not be
worked out it might be necessary for the Township to employ their own
Planner. Members from the other two Councils did not appear
favourable to the proposal of employing a planner and setting up an
office, and finally, the following resolution was presented:
Martin
Planning Board be laid on the table until the
individual Councils have had an opportunity
the matter."
Carried.
It was agreed that decisions should be made on this matter at an
early date.
6. Recognition of Sport Achievements:
After a general discussion of this matter it was agreed that each
Council would name two members to a special co~ittee to study the
question. The Committee will be expected to bring in a report of
their recomendation8 to each Council.
7. Victorian Order of Nurses S~rvic~s.
All 3 Councils agreed with the principal of making arrangements with
the Victorian Order of Nurses to provide nursing services to area
residents in accordance with the Home Makers' and Nurses' Services
Act. Th~ agreement was'reached on the understanding that the
maximum amounts suggested by the V.O.N. would apply. Dissatisfaction
of the aforementioned Act was expressed in connection with the 50%
grant paid by the Government. It was agreed that each municipality
would pass a resolution requesting the Government to assume 80% of
the cost of this service which is on the same basis as is applicable
to welfare.
8. Miscellaneous TyDes of Grants_i.'
It was agreed that the 3 Clerks and one member of each Council be
appointed to a committee to consider the question of miscellaneous
grants and being in a recommendation to the respective Councils.
9, A~buIance Service.
Alderman Mowers reported that the Ambulance Committee appointed by
the 3 Councils were studying this problem but conclusions had not
been reached. He suggested that a basis of 13~¢ per capita might
be considered by each municipality for budget purposes. This
suggestimn was agreed to by the meeting.
Zhere beingno further business,
the meeting adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Prescn____~t
Minutes
Mr. Delduca
Lots 39,40,
Plan 160.
A Regular Meeting of'Council=was held on February 21st, 1959.
at 10:00 a.m.
Finance. 3.
Relief__.____:_ 4.
Roads. 5.
Genera_____! 6.
Kent Farm.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. }~cBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
inance 7
Allan
Bates
"THAT the minutes of the previous meetings
held February 16th and February 18th as
printed be adopted."
Carried.
Mr. Myer Delduca submitted an offer to purchaseLots 39 and 40
in the Township Industrial subdivision r.~gistered as Plan 160.
He advised that he required t~e property for the purpose of
erecting buildings to develop his business of packaging such
items as sauces, nuts, liquids, starches, and detergents. The
buildings would also be used to carry on the operations of the
Niagara Sheet Metal and Welding Company which at present is
being operated at 1648 Stanley Avenue. A $100 cheque accom-
panied the offer.
2. Keighan
MacRain
Bates
Allan
Allan
Bates
Allan
Bates
Bates
Allan
Allan
MacRain
"THAT Council accept an offer to purchase on
Lots 39 and 40 of our Industrial Subdivision
on Montrose Road and the Queen Elizabeth
Highway from Myer Delduca and that the
usual agreement be prepared to include a
clause stating that the building to be con-
strutted on the property be subject to the .
approval of Council."
Carried.
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
. Committee to pass Accounts."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
February 20th, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
ing to\$7,286.99.,
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
February 20th, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
ing tO~$7,833.44,,, '
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated February 20th, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
ing tO\$133,959.93.,
Carried.
"THAT the Finance Committee do now arise and ~
resume the Council meeti~."
. Carried. .
Letter.
Watermain
on Stanley
i Extend
.] Watermain
~ Prociuk
{ Subdivision
i Mrs. Smith.
t' Sinnieks -
Kalar Bus
Routes.
Remove Trees. 13.
A letter from the Legal Firm of Cavers, Chown and Cairns
of St.Catharines was received in connection with the develop-
ment of the former Kent farm now owned by Carl Young. The
communication pointed out that a group of St.Catharines people
were making arrangements to develop the property as a sub-
division and mentioned that the 100 feet of Hydro-Electric
Power Commission right-of-way running through the lands would
create a planning problem. The Firm asked if the Township had
any suggestions with regard to the matter which might be
brought to the attention of the Hydro through the Township,
or other offices.
8. MacBain
Allan
"THAT a letter be forwarded to Cavers,Chown
& Cairns advising them that Council feels
that this is a matter that should be dealt
with between the H.E.P.C. and the subdivider."
Carried.
A letter from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ont~.~io
asked if the Township had any current plans to extend the 6"
watermain on Stanley Avenue from the existing main. ~outherly.
In view of the fact that there is no intention to extend this
main the following resolution was passed:
9. Bates
Keighan
10. MacBain
Bates
11. Bates
Allan
12. Bates
MacBa~
Bates
Allan
"THAT the Clerk inform the H.E.P.C. that ~4nile
the Corporation has no present need to extend
the watermain to the Niagara-Stanley trans-
former station it will undertake the work, if
the Commission is prepared to pay the total
cost of same in cash rather than under the Local
Improvement Act."
Carried.
'THAT the amended subdivision plan submitted
by Mr. Prociuk, dated January 28th, 1959,
be not disapproved."
Carried.
"THAT Mrs. Smith of the Assessment Office be
permitted to take an extra week's vacation
without pay and that she be granted a leave
of absence for this period."
Carried.
"THAT the application by N.S. & T. for reduc-
tion of service on the Sinnicks Ave. and
Kalar Road routes be approved and that con-
sideration of rate increases be further dis-
cussed in 6 month's time."
Carried.
"THAT Mr. McLaren be given permission to
-remove'the tree on Township lands adjacent
to his property at his own risk and at his
own expense."
Carried.
· ~1'~''; ' the Welland Line and Creek Roads with the
on that Road~ also install an additional
light at the extreme North end of Moatrose
Road north of Welland Line Road."
Carried.
Communica-
tions.
The following conmmnications were received and instructions
pertaining to each were given as indicated hereunder:
1. Copy of the minutes of the 60th Annual Convention of
the Ontario Municipal Association and a brief submitted to
the Provincial Government.
It was directed that these reports be circulated among the
Council members for their information.
2. Assessment charts prepared by the Assessment Department
showing the percentage ratios between Commercial, Industrial
and Residential Assessments,
3- Letter from the Legal Firm of Daly, Harvey & Cooper
advising that the Ontario Municipal BOard had given tenta-
tive approval to our request for a Debenture issue of
$1,300,000. to construct and equip a new composite secondary
school. It will nowbe in order for the Board to prepare
specifications and call for tenders. After the tenders are
received they must be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board
before final approval might be given.
4. Report of the Welland & District Health Unit covering
· their operations for January, 1959.
5. Letter from Mr. G. Basile requesting re-classification of
his property described as 2370 Drummond Road to permit the
operation of a barber.hop. It was directed that this request
be tabled and considered with other requests we have for
,re-classifications.
6. Letter from W.L.Houck, M.P., acknowledging our letter in
respect to the brief we received from the United Electrical
Radio &Machine Workers of America, relative to the importa-
tion of cutlery and holloware to this Country. Mr. Houck ;
advised that he was doing everything possible to bring the
seriousness of this matter to the attention of.the Government.
7. Letter from the Niagara Falls Jr. Baseball Club thanking
Stamford for their assistance in the form of a grant.
8. Letter from the Solicitor advising of progress in res-
pect to the sheep lo88 sustained by Mr. Alvie Wilson.
9. A letter and copy of Twp. of Thorold Zoning By-law No.442,
The Engineer reported that the use of property set out in
this By-law adjacent to the west boundary of the Township
were comparable to the use set out in the Stamford Zoning
By-law with the exception that Highway 20 had been zoned for
Commercial development. Council directed that our study of
the matter be referred to the Niagara Falls & Suburban 'Area
Planning Board for action if they deem ~t neeessery~
Allan
~Parking I16. Keighan
7~problem Allan
~,PUC Meetink 17. Allan
Bates
Compensation 18. Bates
Cases. Keig~an
feUders '
Martha Culli-
~ore School
19. Keighan
Bates
"THAT Council extend to Magistrate Johnstone
L. Roberrs our sincere congratulations and
best wishes in his recent appointment to
Deputy Judge of the juvenile & Family Court
for Welland County."
Carried.
"THAT the Traffic Committee including the
Engineer & Chief Constable investigate the
problem and hazard which exists at the
comer of Leonard Ave. and Lundy's Lane as
a result of allowing parking on both sides
of the street and also parking too dose to
the comers of Lundy's Lane and Leonard Ave.
and report back to Council."
Carried.
"THAT a meeting between Council and P'~U.9. be
held Thursday, February 26th ate5 p.m. re:
the street lighting programme =for 1959."
Garried.
"THAT in all,cases where permanent Township
employees receive Workmen's Compensation pay-
~ents as a result of injuries sustained in
the course of their employment that the Cor-
poration pay to the employee the difference
between his normal pay (exclusive of over-
time) and the compensation paid for the
period of the injury to be charged to, but
not to exceed the value of the employso's
accumulative sick leave."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call
· tenders for the following equipment: New Car,
60 HP Grader, Heavy Duty Tractor, Rotary
Material Spreader and Chassis, 3/4 Ton Pick-up
Truck, Two Sedan Delivery Trucks, One Backhoe
for No. 1 Case Tractor, One Concrete Mixer,
and One line marker. Tenders to be received
by the Clerk by 4 p.m. Local Time, 23rd
March, 1959."
Carried.
In response to a request of the Martha Cullimore Home and
School Association the Engineer made a report in respect to
the manner that sidewalks could be provided to the approaches
of the school yard. He indicated that there were several
subdivisions in the ~,~,ediate neighbourhood of the school
where the subdividers were required to pay for the cost of
sidewalks. It was decided to refer the requst to the meeting
Council will be holding to consider the current local improve-
ment programme,
Feb.21,1959.
9e
Present.,
· .2 !! Purpose.
Programme.
Defer Action
Install Lights
Peb.26,1959,
"THAT Council do now adjourn to meet
Thursday, February 26th, 1959 at 5 p.m.
at the Township Hall."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour 1:30 P.M.
A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Council and the Public Utility.
Commission was held in C~ittee ~ Thursday, Feb~ry 26th,
1959 at 5:15 ~.m. in the Tgship Hall.
E. E. MiCchelson ge~e
g. F. Keighan Deputy-Reds
J. N. Allan Councillor
G. H. Bates C~ncillor
Also present fr~ Stamford T~ship were C.H.Eidt,Engineer,
and A. C. Huggins, Clerk. Present from the Public Utilities
Co~ission were Mr. R. Jones, Chai~an, and Mr. H.E.Br~ill~
~naSer.
Re~e Mitchelson was Chai~an of the meeting.
The purpose of the meeti~ was to consider the street ltghti~
~pr~Ment programs for the y~r 1959.
Councillor Allan, Chai~an of the Street Light Committee, sub-
mitted a suggested progra~e to ~r~e the lighting system
for 1959. The suggestions called for the installation of
292 - 200 Watt Fluorescent Light8 and 33 - 300 Watt Incandesce~
Lights ~ main artery roads and roads in urban sections of
the Municipality. It was est~ated that the Public Utilities
Co~tssfon w~uld request a Debenture issue of $50,000. to
finance the proposed proSra~e. If the programs is proceeded
with, the est~ated cost for street lights for ~he y~r 1959
would be $47,000.
After considerable discussion of the progr~e it was decided
to defer any action in respect to the improv~ent programs
until the current budget is set up and our mill rates for
~he y~r dete~ined.
present
Minutes.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 2nd,
1959 at 7:30 p.m.
In addition to the programme submitted, Councillor Allan
recommended the installation of one mercury light on Living-
stone Street between Portage Road and Stanley Avenue, and
the installation of some 300 Watt lamps on Rysdale Street
between Montrose and Beaverdams Road. It was agreed that
this suggestion would also be considered durin~ the budget
discussions,
There bein~ no further business, the meeting adjourned
7:00 p.m.
Reeve -w .
1 · Keighan
MacBain
Service 2. MacBain
Stations Keighan
Victualling 3 · Keighan
MacBain
E. E. Mitchelson
K. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Hawker & -" 4. Allan
Pedlar. Bates
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held on
February 21st and 26Ch, 1959 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
"TF~T the applications for SemTice Station
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Louis Bolts, q.E.Way & Mountain Road,
Ross Cain, 11 Dm,mmond Road." ..
Carried.~
"THAT the applications for Victualling
(restaurant) Licenses from the following
he approved and licenses granted:
Cyanamid of Can, Ltd., Welland Plant,
Garner Road,
'Dominion Stores Ltd., 2460 Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Hawker & Pedlar
License from the following be approved
and l~cense granted:
Michael Andrecyk, 1327 Dorchester Road."
Carried.
Barbershop 5 · Keighan
MacBain
Victualling 6.. Bates
Allan
~ldg.Re~oFt. 7. Allan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Barbershop
License from Chas. H. Ellah, 402 Portage
Road N. he approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Victualling
(grocery) Licenses from the following be
· approved and licenses granted:
-Misses Ashcroft, Coaley & Price, 9 Portage Rd.
John D. Scott, 1706 Dunn
· Wm. Molodynia, 2871 O'Neil St.,
Dominion ,Stores Ltd., 2460 lundy's Lane."
Carried.
"THAT the Building Inspector's report of
Cler~
Building Permits issued in February, 1959
in the amount of $233,450°00 be accepted."
Carried.
Tenders.
Tenders
Tenders
Tendears
t Tender{ 12 ·
Tender prices for the supply of mate sc t solu
Township tn 1959 were ~ of materials for 1959 be accepted subject
tion Nos. 8 to 12 were passed: ~, to the approval of the Dept. of Highways:
-astland Bros. for surface treatment,
8. Allan .~ Penetration, and for supply & application
Bates ~ of 3/8" stone chip,
of asphaltic cold patch, winter patch~ and
aspbaltic .ulsions,
Ch~pion Oil for diesel fuel oil and funace
Mike~s Fins Station for Kerosene,
9, Bates
Allan
10. Allan
Bates
Keighan
Bates
"THAT the following Tenders for the supply of
Materials for 1959 be accepted:
Niagara plumbing for valves,
Fergusson Co. for Valve Boxes,
Stanton Pipe - for Bell & Spigot & Tyton
Cast Iron Pipe,
At the unit prices submitted."
Carried.
"THAT the following tenders for the supply of
materials for 1959 be accepted: b
Weightman & Sons for 4" 6" & 9" Vitrified Pipe/
-Niagara Concrete Pipe for 6", 12", 15", 18"
standard strength C-14 Concrete Pipe and
C-14 extra strength Concrete Pipe,
A. Cope & Sons - for all concrete pipe of all
classes from 21" to 72",
Niagara Foundry - for manhole castingss catch
basin castings and manhole steps,
At Unit prices tendered."
Carried.
"THAT the following tenders for the supply of
materials for 1959 be accepted subject to.
the approval of the Dept. of Highways:
B-A Oil Co. - No. 50 Mineral ,Oil, No.'45
Hoist Oil, and No. 40 Motor Oil,
Imperial Oil - No. 10, ~0 & 30 Motor Oil.
and No. 90 Transmission Oil,
Canadian Oil.Co. - No. 30, Z0 & 10 Mineral
Oil and Chassis Greases
Weightman & Sons - Cement,
Cities Service Ltd., - for anti-freeze,
At the Unit prices selected."
Carried.
"THAT the following tenders for the supply of
materials for 1959 be accepted subject to
the approval of the Dept. of-Highways:
Stam-Falls Trucking Ltd. - Stone F.O.B. Job~
Queenston Quarries & Walker Bros. Quarries
for stone F.O.B. 'pits trucks to go to
nearest quarry,
Calaguiro Bros. for Gravel, Sand, Fills and
Screened sand, F.O.B. Job, and Gravel,
Sand and fill, F.O.B. Pit,
Brass Bros. for Sand, F.O.B. Pit,
At the Unit prices selected."
Carried.
Texaco Canada Ltd. for No. 1 and No. 2,
Gasoline,
At the unit prices accepted."
Carried.
~ira Subd, ~r, Jack Detlor submitted a petition on behalf of certain
residents in the Mira Subdivision wherein it was requested
that catchbasins should be installed to relieve the ~urface
water condition of the area, He stated that the surface
water was damaging the buildings and lands. in 'this vicinity
and requested remedial action by the Township. Council
directed that the Engineer survey the situation and submit
a report to Council at the next meeting.
Bus Service Miss Alice Secord represented a group of residents in the
-Kalar Road. vicinity of Kalar Road - Thorold Stone Road, and submitted
a petition which protested the cessation of bus services on
Kalar Road, Miss Secord and the petition suggested that the
service be reduced to four trips a day rather than cutting
it off entirely, Reeve MLtchelson explained that the Bus
Company was losing money in operating the extension along
Kalar Road because it was not being used very much by the
residents, After some discussion it was decided that the
Clerk should forward the petition to the N.S. & T. Railway
Co. to determine if partial service could not be ~ided.
Re-zone Mr. H. Hart of J. G. Collins Realty made an application to
Fairlie have Lots 1, 2, and 3, Plan 88, and the Fairlie property on
Property. the North side of Thorold Stone Road immediately west of
Marland Avenue, re-zoned from Commercial 1 to Commercial 2
" to permit the construction of a modern Texaco Service Station.
It was directed that this application be tabled and considered
at the time Council studies the entire zoning problem includ-
ing other applications for re-classifications which have
been received in the past few weeks.
Hawker Lic. An application of Phillip & Nick Mazzone and Gerald Cupolo
for a Hawker & Pedlar License to permit the selling of
doughnuts from house to house in the T~aship was' tabled
until more information is secured in respect to the proposed
operation. The principals will be asked to attend the next
meeting of Council.
Niagara Block A letter was received from the Niagara Block and Sand Company
& S~nd Co. relative to an option the Company has on property located on
Montrose Road within Township Lot 106 which they propose to
use for the manufacture of concrete blocks, etc. Mr. John
Grimo of this Firm was in attendance at the meeting and he
was advised that the district is not zoned properly to permit ".;'.;', . r
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i
By-law 2350.
Office
Consolidation
N.S.& T.
RiKht-of-way.
By-law 2352.
By-law 2353.
,;: By-law 2354.
A petition from the Greater Niagara Tourist Court Association
was received which protested the proposed amendment to the
Zoning By-law to permit motel construction on Lundy's Lane
between Druumnond and Dorchester Roads· No action was taken
in respect to this matter but it was ordered that the petition
be referred to Council at the time special meetings are to
take place concerning general zoning problems.
A letter from Mrs. Annie Somerville of Dunn Street relative to
re-zoning of her property was referred to the special meeting
which will consider general zoning problems of the Township.
Letters from the f~tario Municipal Board and the Township
Solicitor were received in connection with the application the
Township made to the Ontario Municipal Board for an order
approving of By-law No. 2350. This particular By-law was
intended to be a consolidation of By-law 2031 and many amend-
ments. The Board and the Solicitor advised that a public
hearing would have to take place to permit the Order being
issued and suggested that the same purpose might be achieved
by simply having an office consolidation of the original
by-law and amendments prepared. As a result of these reports
the following resolution was passed:
13. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the application to the O.M.B. re:
restricted area By-law 2350 be discontinued
and that an office consolidation of By-law
2031 and the amending by-laws be prepared."
Carried.
Bates
Allan
"THAT the Clerkbe instructed to coumranicate
with Mr. S. Trapnell, Asst.Engineer Of the
N.S. & T. with a view to acquifiBg.the
N.8. & T. Right-oEwaJ in the Township."
15. Keighan
Allan
16. Keighan
Allan
17. Keighan
Allan
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2352. A By-law to provide for
the issue of Debentures in the principal
amount of $155,308.43 to pay the cost of
constructing certain sewermains and water-
mains as local improvements." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2353. A By-laW to provide for
the issue of Debentures in the principal
amount of $41,994.24 to pay the cost of
constructing certain .sidewalks and curbs
as local improvements." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2354. A By-law to authorize the
issue of Debentures in the aggregate prin-
cipal amount of $197,302.67 to pay the
cost of constructing certain local improve-
ments." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
~ Byelaw 2358.
ontrose Rd,
Union
Requests.
Frances Ave.
1 CNK CrossinR.
Niagara Cut
Stone Ltd.
Appoint-
meritS.
s art
Achievements
G_rants.
Leonard Ave.
Bates
MacBait
"BY-lAW No. 2358. A By-law to establish a
reserve fund for the purpose of the con-
struction of an extension to the Falls View
Fire Hall, resulting from a surplus from
the 1958 Fire Department operations." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
The following Agenda items were tabled:
1. Letter from the Welland County Engineer advising that
Montrose Road had been turned over to the Township of Stamford.
The Clerk was instructed to have an appropriate by-law pre-
pared to designate a portion of this road as a through highway
and amend our general by-law respecting through highways,
accordingly.
2. Letter from the National Union of Public Employees - Local
No. 425 submitted requests which they would like to have con-
sidered in the 1959 contract.
3. Letter from the Stamford Separate School Board when&in the
Township was asked to construct road and sidewalk bn Frances
Ave. from Vine Street to the site of a proposed new separate
school to be located on Pt. Twp. Lot 60. It was ordered that
this communication be referred to the Budget Committee.
4. Letter from the Board of Transport Commissioners relative
to the C.N.R. crossing on Drummond Road. It was requested
that the Engineer Consider the suggestion that reflectorized
signs be located at the approaches of this railway and report
to Council.
5. 'Letter from the Solicitor in respect to a proposed encroach-
ment of the Niagara Cut. Stone Ltd. to be located on the West
side of the Town Line Road between Thorold Town and Township
of Stamford. The Engineer was asked to investigate this
matter and r~port to Council.
6. The following appointments were made by Reeve Mitchelson
as a result of the Joint meeting of the Municipal Councils of
the City of Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippaws, and the
Township of Stamford held on February 18th:
(a) Councillor MacBain and Reeve Mitchelson were named Stam-
ford's representatives to the committee which will study the
question of recognition re: sport achievements in this area.
(b) Deputy-Reeve Keighan and Clerk A. C. Huggins were named to
a joint committee which will consider the question of miscel-
laneous grants which the three municipal Councils all have to
consider.
7. Councillor Bates of the Traffic Committee reported that the
traffic condition at the intersection of Lundy's Lane and
Leonard Avenue had been studied and as a result, the committee
suggests that no parking should be permitted on Leonard Ave.
from Lundy's Lane north to the first driveways. The recommen-
dation was.tabled to permit members of Council to examine the
location and it will be further considered at the next regular
meeting.
Prior
Property.
By-laws.
8. A letter from B. R. Prior requesting permission to convey
two parcels from his property on Dorchester Road was tabled
for further information.
9. By-law Nos. 2357, 2359, and 2360 were tabled.
Adlourn. 19. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Thursday,
March 5th at 4 p.m.and with the Union at
5 p.m."
Carried..
Present
Agreements
M.E .P .C.
W.A .Cook
V .L .A.
Meeting Adj ourned ·
A Special Meeting of the Council was held on Thursday, March
5th, 1959 at 4:00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
C 1 erk
The meeting was called to consider and.authorize the execution'
of the following agreements:
(a) Agreement with the H.E.P.C. re: Lionire Settling Tank
with run-off to the Canal.
(b) Release agreement with W. A. Cook in respect to lease of
property at the north-west corner of Culp St. & Carlton Ave.
(C) 3 Agreements with the Director of the V.L.A. relative to
a proposed plan of subdivision comprised of 28 parcels of
2 acre lots.
The agreements referred to above were carefully considered by
Council and the following resolutions were passed authorizing
the execution of the documents: '
By-law 2357. 1.
BY-law 2359.
Allan
Bates
"BY-lAW No. 2357, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 19th
day of November, 1958, between The Hydro-
Electric Power Commission of Ontario and The
Corporation of the Township of Stamford."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
2. Keighan
MacBain
By-law 2360.
Union.
March 5,1959.
Present
"BY-lAW No. 2359, 1959. A By-law toauthorize
the execution of a Release-datedMarch 2nd,
1959 betweev.,~ A
L -. ~. Cook and Lhe Corporation
of the Township of Stamford." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
3. Keighan
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2360, 1959. A By-law to authorize !ii:k::]ll ,"i.
execution Of three agreements with the !~ kr. cfl,= ','.,~f.,
Director, the Veterans~ Land Act." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
At 5:15 Council met with the Bargaining Committee of the
National Union of Public Employees, Local 425. The Committee
reviewed the requests it had submitted in writing relative to
revisions to the 1959 contract. In certain instances, members
of Council asked for clarification in respect to the requests
and the Committee explained the thinking behind the requests.
It was decided to table the submission in respect to the 1959
Contract and consider it at an early date. When decisions are
reached the Union will be advised accordingly in writing and an
opportunity will be given the Committee to meet with Council
again.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.:.,
"THAT Council now adjourn to meet again on
Monday, March 9th, 1959."
Carried.
4. Keighan
MacBain
Meet ing Adj ourned.
· ' 'ReeTe
Clerk
1959
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 9th,
,at 7:30 D,m.
1. Allan
Bates
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held on
March 2nd and 5th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
2. MacBain
Bates
3. Keighan
MacBain
Carried.
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."'
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
March 6th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to"
~$298,473.27."
Carried.
Roads..
Relief
F inanc e
HairdressinK 7.
Victualling. 8 ·
! VictuallinR.
Retail Meat
Taxi Owner
Niagara Cut
Stone Ltd.
4. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
March 6th, 1959 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to\$8,583.74.''
Carried.
5. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
March 6th, 1959 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting tox$372.91.''
Carried.
6. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the Finance Committee do now arise and
resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Allan
Kei~han
"THAT the application for a Hairdressing License
from Janet Cottoo, 2144 Dunn St., be approved
and license granted."
Carried.
Bates
MacBain
"THAT the applications from the following for
Victualling Licenses (grocery) be approved
and licenses granted:
Ernie DeVito, 1497 Portage Road,
Lindon Flowers, 2704 Dorchester Rd.,
Norman Biederman, 2218 Culp St~eet,
Joseph Krzyzanowski, 2901 Drummond Road,
Loblaw's Food Stores, 2175 Dunn Street."
.' Carried.
9. Allan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Victualling License
(refreshment) froo Steve Chanady, 2891
Drummond Road,'he appreved and license-'
granted."
Carried.
10. Bates
Allan
"THAT the application for a Retail Meat Lic-
ense from Albert Emslie, 2116 Dunn St. be
appreved and license granted."
11o Allan
Keighan
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Owner's
License from Allan Brodie Conner~ 1887
Grey St. be appreved and license granted."
Carried.
The Engineer presented a sketch and verbal report in connection
with the application n~ the Niagara Cut" .... L~d. to encroach
on the Town Line Road allowance between the Town?of Thorold and
the Township of Stamford. The sketch indicated that the
encroachment would extend out from the property line on the
road allowance approximately 3 feat. The encroachment would
Niagara Cut
Stone Cont ' d
~W.L.Houck
,-~ Niaht.
Joint Commit-
~ tee Reports
Amendment to
Power Cornre.
Act.
IF..
the location involved is directly opposite the entrance to ii'l'i!~ <ll "iX.l "~ =
Walker Bros. Quarries. As a result of the explanation, the
following resolution was passed:
12. Bates
Allan
"THAT the application of Niagara Cut Stone
to encroach upon the Thorold Town Line Road
allowance, be granted upon the same terms and
conditions as exacted by the Town of
Thorold."
Carried.
13. Keighan
Allan
"THAT we participate in observance of '~W. L.
Houck Night" on Friday, April 24th, 1959,
by joining with the other municipalities in
the Niagara Riding in the publication'6f,
a full page eulogy in the Niagara Falls
Evening Review as requestedl by =the Citizen' s
C ommittee. ' '
Carried.
1. A report from the Joint Con~nittee of the Councils of the
City of Niagara Falls, the Township of Stamford and the
Village of Chippaws set up for the purpose of considering
the possibility of- a By-law to control fireworks, was received.
The Committee recommended that the respective Councils prepare
a draft by-law incorporating therein the following features:
A definition of the word "fireworks".
That the sale of fireworks be restricted to persons 15
years' of age or ever.
That the use of fireworks be prohibited on highways or
public places.
That where large displays are contemplated to which the
public would be invited, that permission of Council be
required by resolution, the actual display to be under the
control or supervision of the Fire Chief and subject to
requirements and conditions as set out by him, such con-
ditions to require the proper disposal of unexploded
fireworks.
Council approved of the recommendations and directed that our
Solicitor in co-operation with the Solicitor of the City of
Niagara Falls and the ~illage of Chippaws, prepare an appro-
priate By-law incorporating therein the recommendations of
the Committee° The draft of such a by-law to be considered
when completed. In preparing the by-law the Solicitor was
requested to provide the condition that retail merchants
selling fireworks should have' the restrictive provisions of
the By-law postedup in their stores.
2. A statement made by the Hon. R. W. Macaulay at the time a
Bill was introduced to the Provincial Legislature to amend the
Power Commission Act was read. The statement indicated that
grants would now be paid on the basis of $2.00 per square foot
oE the ground floor area o~ generating and transformer stations
By-law 2361.
By-law 2362.
Communica-
tions.
St.Anthonys
Parent-
Teacher As8oc.
Tree Removal
Bus
Services
T~xi By-law~
and that the Hydro would also pay a grant in lieu of business
taxes based on 60% of building assessment arrived at on this
basis. In discussing this matter, Reeve Mitchelson indicated
that the amendment to the Act might mean an increase of
between $30,000. and $55,000. per year to the Township but
stressed that such a figure would fall far short of the amount
Council had expected. He reviewed our numerous representations
to the Hydro Commission and the Provincial Cabinet for a more
equitable grant in lieu of taxes on Hydro buildings and
reminded Council that on some of these occasions the Provin-
cial representatives with them were well aware of how the
situation affects the Township and there were promises made
that we would receive a fair share of grants in lieu of
taxes. All members of Council expressed dissatisfaction
with the amendment to the Act and it was agreed that when fur-
ther information is received in respect to the details and
regulations applicable to the amendment that a protest would
be made to the appropriate Provincial authorities.
14. Allan
Keighan
"BY-LAW Not 2361, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the
9thMarch, 1959 between the Corporation
,o~ the Township of Stamford and Eastland
Brothers." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
15. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2362, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of a conveyance dated the
2nd day of March, 1959, from the Corpora-
rionor the Township of Stamford to Myer
Carmen Delduca." Read a first., second and
third time and passed.
The following co~uunications were received and action taken
as indicated:
Loads
Flood Threat
1. Letter from the St.Anthony's Parent Teacher's Association
received requesting the provision of b~s transportation on
Portage Road to service the St.Ahthony's School on that road.
It was directed that the communication be referred to the
N.S.& T. Railway at a meeting Council expect to have with
them in the near future.
2. Letter from
relative to the
to the Township
two owners of property on Brookfield Ave.
removal of a tree. The letter was referred
Engineer for a report.
3. Letter from the N.S. & T. Railway Co. advising that bus
services in outlying areas would be curbed. The Council
members were surprised to hear that the Company were con-
sidering further curtailment of services and requested the
Clerk to make arrangements for the representatives of the
Company to meet with Council.
4. Letter from the Niagara Falls Board of Police Commis-
sioners enclosing an amended Taxi By-law passed by their
Body which provided for a reciprocal arrangement in connec-
tion with municipal taxi licenses. The By-law will be for-
warded to the Township Solicitor with the thought in mind'
that our By-law will be amended accordingly;
5. A circular letter was received from the Fire Marshal
relative to snow loads on roofs of public buildings through-
out Ontario. He suggested that such buildings be inspected
in order that residents are fully protected. The Reeve advised
that an inspection of our Arena building had been made but
because of its particular type of construction, snow will not
remain on the roof.
6. Letters were received from the Department of Planning &
Development and the Minister of Municipal Affairs advising that
serious floods might occur in parts of Ontario during the
Spring weather. Both letters suggested that all available
measures be taken to prevent flood hazards.
Bus - Corwin Cr.7. A letter from the N.S. & T. Railway Co. advising that the
request for bus service by Andrew Stevenson on Corwin Crescent
could not be granted. It was directed that Mr. Stevenson be
notified accordingly. .
Bill 54. 8. A report was received from the Solicitor in respec.t to
Bill No. 54 being an Act to amend the Planning Act.
Transfer - 16. Bates'
Prior. Allan
"THAT Council recommend approval to the
Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board
of transfer of certain parcels of land as
set forth in Mr. P.rior's letter of February
23rd, 1959, subject to Mr. Prior paying in
cash for sidewalk construction when required
, SO tO, dO,"..
Carried.
By-law 2363. 17. Bates
Allan
Bd.Education
Budget.
Meeting.
"BY-LAW No. 2363, 1959. A By-law to designate
~.Montrose Road a through street, being a
By-law to amend By-law 1874 (1954) as amended."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
Deputy'Reeve R. F. Keighan mentioned that the Board of
Education had submitted a Budget which would require a four
~ill addition to the Township Mill Rate. He suggested that
a meeting be arranged with the members of the Board of Educa-
tion in order that their, Budget could be discussed in detail.
18. Keighan
MacBain !'THAT the Clerk be authorized to arrange a
Joint meeting of the Council and the Board
,.. of Education if possible this week."
Carried.
Reflectorized
Signs
The Engineer reported that reflectorized signs could be
installed on Drummond Road at.the approaches of the C.N.R.
Crossing for a cost of approximately $60.00. Such signs had
been suggested by the Beard of Transport Commissioners.
19. Bates
Allan
"THAT signs be erected on Drummond Road near.,
the Wabash Crossing as per the Engineer's
report." ~
Carried.
The following resolution was passed as the result of a recom-
mendation of the Engineer to purchase water pipe fittings from
the H.E.P.C. at the reasonable price of 11¢ per pound.
Valves. 20 · Bates
Dutch Elms
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to purchase
used water valves from the H.E.P.C. as
set forth in his report at a price of 11¢
per lb."
. Carried.
The Engineer requested permission to proceed with the spraying
of Dutch elm trees at an estimated cost of $2~000.
Spraying. 21. Bates
Keighan
Reports.
Flooding.
Lundy's Lane.
Flooding -
Windermere Rd.
FlOoding -
Mira Subd.
Leonard Ave.
Traffic
Twp.Hall
ReDairs~
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to proceed
with the spraying of elm trees as a preven-
tative to the Dutch elm disease as recommen-
ded in his report and that tenders for the
· work be called."
Carried.
The Engineer reported on the following items:
1. Advice'that the Department of Highways had inspected the
flooded areas on Lundy's Lane from the Plaza Motel to Uncle
Sam'8 Hotel. The inspection indicated that remedial action
was necessary and the Highway's representatives agreed to clean
out the ditches and provide new tile where necessary. It is
considered that such action will remedy the situation com-
plained of and it was directed that the petitioners be advised'
accordingly.
Building
Convention
2. The report that flooding conditions had occurred at the
southerly end of Windermere Road within Reg. Plan 199. Sugges- ~
tions were made to remedy the situation and the Engineer was ~:
authorized to carry this work out. ~
3. Report on flooding conditions in the Mira Subdivision
complained about by Jack Detlor and certain other residents.
Mr. Detlor was present at the meeting and after discussion of
the problem he was advised that the. Township cannot go on
private property and install a drainage system, however, it
will construct an adequate tile system to 'the boundary of
private property and set grades on the private property in
order that the residents may construct a ditch to take the
excess water to the Township tile installation. '
4. A report was made on the traffic situation existing at
the intersection of Lundy's Lane and Leonard Avenue. After
considering the matter it was directed that 'the Solicitor
'prepare a by-law to prohibit parking on the West side of
Leonard Avenue from Lundy's Lane to Maitland Street, as well
as the East side of Leonard from Lundy's Lane to the location
of the first hedge north of the. Lane, being a distance of
approximately 56 feet.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to proceed
with repairs to the Township Hall outlined
in his letter of February 2nd under Section
2 at an estimated cosC of $874.90,"
22. Keighan
MacBain
Carried.
AdJourn.
March 9,1959..
Present
Purpose
Present
Bd. of
Education
Budget 'of
Board.
23. Bates
Allan
24. ~iacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Building Inspector be authorized
to attend the Building Officials Convention
at Vancouver on the 6th, 7th & 8th of April,
1959."
Carried.
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet at the call
of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour 10: 22 P .M.
Reeve ' O'~ ' Clerk
Special Meeting of Council was held in Committee on March
13th, 1959 at 4:00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F~ Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Counc il lot
Councillor
Councillor
The meeting was called for the purpose of meeting with the
members of the Stamford District Board of Education to dis-
cuss their 1959 BUdget, and with the representatives of the
'N.S.& T. Railway Co. to consider proposed curbing of bus
services in the Township.
The following representatives of Stamford District Board of
Education were present:
Chairman, E. T. Raham, Members, Mrs. A. W. F. McQueen,
Mr. Fred Rutland, Mr. R. A. McLeod, Administrator.
Reeve Mitchelson advised the Board that the joint meeting had
been requested as the result of the Board's requisition being
increased materially with the consequent increase of over
four mills for education. Deputy-Reeve Keighan, Chairman of
Finance, stated that he was alarmed at the increase in the'
cost of education this year and suggested that the Board might
have discussed the necessity for such an increase with the
Municipal Councils prior to the time the story had been given
to the Press. Mr. Raham, in replying to the question raised
by Deputy-Reeve Keighan, stressed that his Board was an
elected Body to the same degree as the Municipal Council and
suggested that in view of this fact that it was not necessary
for the Board to discuss their Budget with the Council, but
it was their duty to give a complete report of the reasons
to the ratepayers through the medium of the Press. He stated
.,that a time element in submitting the Board's budget to the
Council was important, since budgets are required to be in the
hands of Council by March 1st of every year. He mentioned
that the Board had spent many hours in preparing and consider-
.'..:
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Board's
Budget
Cont'd
Tax Bills
Teachers '
Salaries.
5 year Cap-
ital
Programme.
estimates t e d b g
$110,000. He stated that this indicated that the Board were .,! Con '
quite conscious of the increase of costs and had tried to the
utmost to keep their costs as low as possible.
At this stage in the discussion Councillor Bates mentioned ~ hS.& T.
that it was his opinion that many tax payers in the Munici- Railway
pality did not know the amount of their actual taxes because
their bills are forwarded to mortgage companies for payment.
He suggested that in all such cases that duplicate tax bills
should be forwarded to the tax payers in order that they might
know the annual amount of taxes applying to their property and
in so doing, they might take a more active interest in the
affairs of the Municipality. The members of Council agreed
that the suggestion was good.
Councillor MacBain asked if the main reason for the increase
in the Board's Budget resulted from increased salaries granted
to teachers. In replying to this question Mrs. A. W. F.
McQueen stated that the Board had raised the salaries of the
teachers and adjusted their schedules to a point which they
considered fair and equitable, but unfortunately, the Board
had found out that their schedules were not on the same level
as many other Boards and as a result, they were not in a good
competitive position to secure staff. She illustrated this
point by mentioning that the Board requires over 20 teachers
in 1959 and to date it has only been able to hire two of the
number required. She said that many Boards including the
Niagara Falls Board of Education have higher schedules for 'i
teachers' salaries than her Board. The Ontario Teachers'
Federation is very strong in Ontario and this G~oup has had a
great influence in dictating the salaries to be paid. The
situation will prevail until the teacher market improves since
it is basically a question of supply and demand. At the
present time, there is an inadequacy of pupils taking up the
teaching profession. They are attracted to other professions
and as a result, we do not have a sufficient number of ~ Services.
teachers in Ontario. She advised that adequate facilities
exist in Ontario to train teachers, and the Board and the
teaching staff are doing their best to attract graduating
pupils from our system to the teaching profession. The school
accommodation problen in our district exists as a result of
the high birth rate which took place after the last war. The
teachers available are products of the low birth rate period
which existed prior to the war. In concluding her' remarks,
Mrs. McQueen said that some of the present staff at the two
high schools will be transferred to the new high school when
completed.
The matter of a change announced in education grants came up
and the Board ~epresentatives stated that they had not re-
ceived the regulations in respect 'to the new grants. When they
are received any increase will be applied to the budget and a
revised requisition will be submitted to the Councils. Reeve Adjourn.
Mitchelson advised that capital financing was becoming a
serious problem for the Council and that some time in the
near future the District Board of Education and the Public
Utilities Con~uission, together with the Council, would have a
meeting with the idea in mind of setti~ up a five year
capital programme. He said that in this connection, rcqui'rc~
ments for the next five years had already been prepared by
the Board and the Council and it was expected that estimates
[.ch 13,
from the Public Utilities Commission would be submitted
shortly. In concluding the discussion, the Reeve thanked
the members of the Board for attending the meeting and dis-
cussing the reasons for the'increase in the requisition with
the Municipal Council.
After the members of the Board of Education retired, Mr. R. B.
Smith and Mr. L. Storr of the N.S. & T. Railway artended the
meeting at the request of Council. The Reeve explained that
the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the further curtail-
ment of bus service in certain areas of the Township set out
in the Company's letter dated March 6th. He mentioned that
after the previous meeting with the Company, wherein it was
agreed to a reduction of service on the Sinnicks Avenue and
Kalar Road routes, that a further curtailment would not be
necessary. Mr. Smith advised that the actual cost to operate
ha~ been established at 55¢ per mile and their only concern
is to operate a bus service without loss. He mentioned'.that
if the fare increase as originally suggested by the Railway
had been approved by Council it might have provided the basis
to operate without loss, but when the increase was not approved
their only alternative was to curtail services, and in par-
ticular, evening services. The reduction in service on the
Sinnicks Avenue and Kalar Road routes would not take care of
their operating deficits which occur in the Township. He
declared that the situation in Stamford was simply one of
either reducing service or increasing the rates. The repres-
entatives of the Company produced schedules which showed the
passengers carried on the runs in Stamford and their actual
revenue per mile on these routes. After scrutinizing these
schedules it was eviden~ that the Company carried very few
passengers to the Kister Road area on many of the runs.
After a full discussion of the matter, members of Council were
unanimous that they preferred a reduction in service rather
than an increase in rates. After further discussing service,
the N.S.& T. Representatives agreed to the following services:
1. The service in the Kalar Road area will be reduced to 4
trips per day and arrangements are being worked out for a
turning location on Kalar Road approximately 600' south of
Thorold Stone Road.
2. An effort will be made to provide limited service to the
Klster Road area, perhaps Z or 3 trips per day.
'3. It was agreed to study the proposal to provide bus ser-
vice to the St.Anthony's School on Portage Road.
4. The possibility of providing better service to the
Greater Niagara General Hospital will be studied. It might
be a possibility of re-routing buses via Gladstone Avenue and
North Street to provide better service.
The Reeve thanked the officials of the Railway Company for
attending, and their being no further business he declared
the meeting adjourned.
Meeting AdJ ourned.
Hour P.M.
~/~\~!~~/~ Clerk
Present
Purpose
Adjourn.
March 14,1959.
.Present
Union
Requests.
Salaries.
A Special Meeting of Council was held in Committee on March
14th, 1959 at 9:30 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The meeting was held for the purpose of reviewing the Budget
estimates for the year 1959 and it was presided over by
Deputy?Reeve Keighan, Chairman of Finance.
A full review of all estimated expenditures took place and
the meeting proceeded until 4 o'clock with the exception
of a lunch period.
In some cases, adjustments were made and all items were care-
fully explained i~: detail.
At 4 p.m. the Budget had not been entirely reviewed and it
was decided to adjourn and meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday,
March 15th.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour 4: 00 P .M.
Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was held in Committee on March
15th, 1959 at 9:30 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
,Reeve
Deputy-Reeve '
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
The meeting was under the Chairmanship of Deputy-Reeve R. F.
Keighan, and during the morning, the balance of the Budget
estimates were considered and decisions made.
An adjournment was made at 12:30 for lunch and when members Of
council re-convened in the afternoon, requests of the
Stamford Twp. Employees Federal Union No. 425 were considered
after which the Clerk was authorized to offer the Union cer-
tain concessions in respect to their general-requests includ-
ing salary and wage increases. '
The salaries for Officials were also examined and decisions
made in respect to salaries for 1959. The decisions reached
will be incorporated in a By-law to be presented at a future
,meeting.
Adjourn.
· ':~ March 15,1959.
.The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
present
Minutes
Service
Station.
Victualling.
Victualling
Victualling
Barbe~shop
Taxi Driver.
Airport Devel.
Committee,
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 16th, 1959.
at 7:30 p.m. ~
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Bates
Keighan
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held on
March 5th and 9th, 1959 be adopted as
printed."
Carried.
2. Bates
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Service Station
License from Ernie DeVito, 1497 Portage
Rd. be approved and license granted.". ,
Carried.
3. MacBain
Bates
"THAT the application for a Victualling
License (refreshment) from Frank Postl,
2854 Lundy's Lane, be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
Bates
Keighan
"THAT the ~pplication for a Victualling
License (Restaurant) from Steve Krizsen,
2535 Thorold Stone Rd. be.approved and
license granted."
Carried.
5. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Victualling
License (Grocery) from John Wiley, 2237
Lundy's Lane be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
6 · Keighan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Barbershop
License from Milan Raosavljevich, 2395
Portage Rd. S. be approved and from George,
Basile, 2385 Drummond Road be approved and
licenses granted."
Carried.
7. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from Eric A. Brian, 1367 Menzie
St. be approved and.license granted."
Carried.
At the request of Council, the following representatives of
the Niagara District, Airport Development Comnittee artended
the meeting:
Mr. Donald J. ForSis, Chairman, and Mr. H.W.Edmonstone, Sec.
The attendance of the Committee had been requested to secure
Airport
Cont ' d
Zeppa Con-
strutrich
Frail Taxi
Application
Flooding-
Prospect St,
information in respect to progress in the development of the
district airport and to discuss an amount of $1,958.28
which the committee had requested that Stamford include in
their 1959 Budget which represented our share of the esti-
mated costs of the airport for 1959. Mr. Forgie, in address-
ing the Council, mentioned that the district airport was
proposed to be developed for the 167,000 persons residing in
this area. This population was among the first 12 largest
districts in Canada. He explained that a proper airport in
the district would be beneficial in developing the tourist &
industrial business of the area as well as being helpful to
the residents who utilize air travel facilities. He reported
that progress is being made with the Federal Government in
supplying required facilities to bring the airport to a
standard where it can be utilized to the full. The Govern-
ment was of the opinion that such an airport could best be
managed by the municipalities that will benefit and if a
suitable agreement can be entered into, the Government is pre-
pared to spend considerable money in financing capital improve.
ments for the airport. He mentioned that the Federal
authorities have already agreed to install water services to
the airport and are making arrangements to install a beacon
on the property. They have agreed to extend runways this year
and the Wheeler Air Lines is making a survey to determine what
passenger service is required for the area. Hanger facil-
ities are also being considered. It is expected that the
agreement will soon be ready for execution by the participat-
ing municipalities. The agreement will specify that finan-
cial control is to be left in the hands of the municipalities
and it is expected that the cost to each municipality will not
exceed 10¢ per capita over a 5 year period. After a full dis-
cussion of the proposal, Council agreed to include the amount
suggested in the current budget on the understanding that we
will not be bound to participate in the scheme until further
discussions are held at the time the agreement is submitted.
2. Council met in Committee with Mr. A. Zeppa of the Zeppa
Construction Ltd., Merritton, relative to the purchase of
two lots in our industrial subdivision. Mr. Zeppa explained
that he would like to use the property to erect a macaroni
and noodle manufacturing building and use the balance of the
property to store his construction equipment. His offer was
generally acceptable on condition that construction equipment
be housed. The Solicitor was authorized to prepare a deed
for the property with certain covenants as to use being ex-
pressed therein. The draft agreement will be submitted to
Mr. Zeppa for approval when prepared.
3. Mr. Fred Frail requested Council to approve of a taxi
license application he brought into the meeting.' He was
advised to bring the application into the Clerk's Office the
following morning and it would be processed for the next
meeting.
5, Mr. Hugh Tor~iffe of 1929 Prospect Street and certain
other residents of this area aCtended the meeting and ~om-
plained that their properties were being flooded as the
result of a natural watercourse being blocked up in the
Britannia Crescent Subdivision. The matter was referred to
the Engineer with the request that he alleviate the situation
if atall possible.
ister Rd.
Windermere
. Road.
R. Hunt_._
R .W. Daws
Retirement ·
A.J.Bradley
Retirement.
G .Warden
Retirement ·
Highway, ·
Statutory
Grant.
Remove Tree
~Y-law 2295.
5. Mr. Wm. Hunter of Kister Road also aCtended the meeting
and complained that many culverts were blocked on Kister Road
and as a result, flooding conditions were occurring. The
Engineer was requested to investigate the matter and report
to Council.
6. Mr. Frank Robinson of Windermere Road also complained of
flooding conditions which occurred as the result of surface
water flowing from the farm property East of Reg. Plan 199 to
the Windermere Road area. The Engineer will provide some
emergency relief for this area at the present time, and in the
Spring, catchbasins will be installed in order that the sur-
face water can be carried away.
7. Mr. Robert Hunt of 1847 Vine Street advised Council that
he was interested in hearing that interest is being shown in
the development of a park in his area of the Township and he
suggested that land might be secured from the H.E.P.C. to
promote such development. Councillor MacBain advised that th%
matter had already been taken up with the Hydro and itswas
expected that some definite word would be received from the
Hydro on this matter in the not too distant future.
'8. Bates
Allan
"THAT the retirement date of Robert W. Dawe
be extended to September 1st, 1960."
Carried.
9. MacBain
Allan
10. Allan
MacBain
"THAT the retirement date for Arthur J. Bradley
be deferred until December 1st, 1960."
Garried.
"THAT the retirement
be effective as of September 1st,
date of George J. Warden
1959."
Carried.
11. Allan
Keighan
"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 1958 amounting to a total
of $480,558.17."
Carried.
12. Bates
Allan
Keighan
'Allan
"THAT the tree located on Township lands
adjacent to the properties of Messrs.
Gisborne & Reddy be removed as per the
recommendation of the Engineer."
Carried.
!'THAT Council request the Solicitor to amend
the 1958 Taxh By-law No. 2295, so that it
l~eter of March 13th, !'~, ;=~ [,:~' 7.! 7 ,~ , _
.. , , ': ,. , · h : . ,
March 16,1959.
27.
Present
.Purpose
Bill 94.
Amendments
to Planning
Act.
14. MacBain
Bates
Amendment to
nTHAT the offer received from the solicitor for~' planning Act
Mr. Berzins be refused and that our ] Cont'd
Solicitor be instructed to proceed in ~
accordance with our'previous resolution." iBudget
· Items.
Carried. j
A letter from the Township Fire Committee relative to the
parking situation existing on St.John Street and St.Peter Ave.
as the result of vehicles being parked there by persons atten-
ding functions at the Masonic Hall, the United Church, and
the John Marshall School, was received and referred to the
Traffic Committee for investigation.
150 Keighan
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet at the call
of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour P · M.
Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was held in Committee on March
19th, 1959 at 4:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
The Reeve called the meeting to report on khe Conference that
he, Deputy-Reeve Keighan, Councillor Bates, Engineer Eidt, and
Clerk Huggins had with R. W. Maeaulay, Minister without
Portfolio, and Vice-Chairman of the Hydro-Eleetric Power Com-
mission of Ontario on March 18th, in respect to a discussion
of the Amendment to the Power Commission Act.
all old agreements with subdividers would be validated and
a suitable provision included for Municipalities to enter
into future agreements with subdividers.
The meeting was then chaired by Deputy-Reeve Keighan,Chairman
of Finance and various aspects of the 1959 Municipal Budget
were discussed at some length. At the conclusion of the
discussion on this matter the final mill rates were approved
and the Chairman authorized to bring in the Official Budget
to Council on Monday, March 23rd. It was agreed, however,
that certain features to be incorporated in the Chairman's
address would be reviewed by Council at a meeting to be held
Sunday, March 22rid at 10:00 a.m.
; Adjourn. There being no further -business,
· arch 19,1959. _,
: eeveR
· .~ Present
Purpose
ADDreval.
Adjourn.
March 22,1959.
the meeting then adjourned.
A Special Meeting of Council was held in Committee on March
22nd. 1959 at 10:00 a.m.
Cl~rk
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain.
· Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
The meeting was called for the particular purpose of review-
ing certain recon~endations which will appear in the Chairman
Finance presentation of the Official Budget on March 23rd.
The recommendations were carefully considered and reviewed
in detail and after certain modifications were made, the
recommendations were approved.
The meeting concluded at 12:30 p.m.
The Reeve reported that Bill No. 94 had been protested on
the basis that it was not equitable as far as the TowT~ship was
concerned° A supplementary bNief prepared by the Clerk in
respect to the Bill had been submitted. He reported that
Mr. Macaulay had advised ~hem that it was ~he intention of
the Government to pass the Bill at this Session and time would
not permit any alteration to the Bill. He suggested that if
Stamford Township could show where Hydro wasnot paying a fair
share of service costs including education, that he would be 29.
re ared to consider an equitable formula if we prepared one.
~ F~e basis of the di,cussion held the members f the dele-
ation were.of the opinion that the'entire H dro ~ssue should
amended s.ch a a, thaten.ne=B l . MaeBain
e Bates
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour
PIMe
A Regular Meeting of Council was held ohMarch 23rd, 1959
.at. 2:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R, F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBuin
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Council!or.
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held on
March 13th,14th, 15th and 16th, 1959 be
adopted as printed." Carried.
'. ? !,: Roads4. 2it s
Relief. 5. Keighan
Bates
Financd. 6 · MacBain
Keighan
Drivers Lic. 7. Allan
Bates
· Hawkey Tree 8. ,Keighan
_Company MacBain
Hawker &
Pedlar Lic.
License
_Refused.
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
March 20th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
- · Carried,
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
March 20th.. 1959 as presented, be accepted
\ nd'the acaounts be paid amougting to
~11,420.46." Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
March 20th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $5,809.73."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from Frederick E. Frail, 2309 Arad
Street be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of the Hawkey Tree Expert
Company be accepted for the dormant spraying
of street and cemetery Elm trees, at.the
unit prices quoted, this being the lowest
.tender received."
· Carried.
Mr. Philip J. Mazzone addressed the Council in respect to an
application that he and Nick Mazzone and Gerald Cupolo'had
made for a Hawker & Pedlar License required for selling
doughnuts in the Municipality. He explained that at the
present time most of their business was with retail stores
and that resulting from a telephone service. He-indicated
that they would like to extend their business and for this
reason they would like to go from house to house soliciting '
business. He was advised that a license is not required
to sell doughnuts to retail stores in the Township and the
general policy of Council was such that Hawker & Pediar
Licenses were not considered favourably. The following res-
olution was passed in this connection:
9. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar
License frumPhillip & Nick Mazzone,
Gerald Cupolo, 1711 Belmont St. be
refused."
Carried.
Mrs .Hurd.
Welfare
ConferenCe.
g-By-law 2366.
Survey of
Area.
T~enders
l
Mrs. Thelma Hurd addressed the Council in respect to
property she owns on the East side of Byng Avenue just
north of Lundy's Lane. She mentioned that flooding con-
ditions occurred on her property as a result of the height
of the road. ~he S~ggested that the condition could be
relieved by ditching. She also inquired about zoning re-
strictions applicable to the use of her property. The Reeve
requested the Engineer to investigate the flooding conditions
and Miss LaMarsh retired with Mrs. Hurd to the Clerk's Office
in order that the zoning of her property might be explained.
10. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the Welfare Administrator and Assistant
Administrator be authorized to attend the
one day welfare conference to be held in
Dundas on April 23rd, 1959."
11. Keighan
Bates
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2366, 1959. A By-law to fix the
rate to be levied and collected on the
rateable property of the Township of Stam-
ford to pay the current expenditure of the
Municipality for the year 1959." Read a
first, second and third ~me and passed.
12. q Bates
Keighan
"THAT a letter be forwarded to the Industrial
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce
drawing attention to the following resolu-
tion of the Joint Meeting of the Municipal
Councils of the City of Niagara Falls, the
Village of Chippawa and the Township of
Stamford held February 18th, 1959:
"that the 3 municipalities request the Indus-
trial Committee of the Greater Niagara
Chamber of Commerce to have a professional
survey of the industrial potential of the
area carried out on the understanding that
the cost for such a survey be paid from the
amount of $10,000. requested ffmm the 3
municipalities, which is hereby approved."
And the Committee be further informed that
this Council insists upon a professional in-
terpretative survey of the industrial develop-
ment potential of the area based upon exist-
ing physical information now available to
the Committee through the medium of its omn
files and material compiled for the purpose
of the Merger Report. The letter to emphasize
that the proposed grant from this Council is
strictly conditional upon such a survey being
made throug~ the medium of the Industrial
Committee."
Carried.
Tenders for.equipment required by the Department of Public
Works were received and resolutions were 'passed pertaining
thereto:
"THAT the following tenders be accepted:
Victoria Motors for a 3/4 Ton Pickup at
the price of $2,140.00 and two 1959 Sedan
Deliveries at the price of $4,500.00,
Construction Equipment Co. for a 34 cub.ft.
concrete mixer at a price of $557.00,
General Supply Co. for a Traffic Line
Marker at the price of $838.21."
0 .A .Urban-
Rural Munic
Convention '
Sewer
Memorial
Cenotaph.
Mr. Stelmaszyn-
.e...ki.~_ _
Carried.
14. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the following tenders be accepted:
Ken White Motors for Four Door Sedan at
the price of $2,355.00,
W. L- Ballshrine for 60 H.P. Diesel Grader
at the price of $13,910.00,
Gordon Dickson Equip. Ltd. for Heavy Duty'
Tractor at the price of $13,146.00,
Allen Truck Equipment for Chassis & Cab
at the price of $5,331.60 and Rotary
Sander at the price of $2,525.00.
Subject to the approval of the D.H.O."
Carried.
1. A letter from the Ontario Association of Urban Rural
Municipalities advised that the annual Convention would be
held on April 3rd at the Royal York Hotel commencing at 9:30
a.m. Members of Council and Officials were authorized to
attend the Conference.
2. A letter from the Hydra-Electric Rower Commission was
received referring to the sewer easement the Township requires
in Part Twp. Lot 158 for the extension of the Carlton Street
trunk sewer main. It was indicated that property values in
this area had been established at $4,00Q. per acre and as a
consequence, their consideration for the lands required for
the easement would be $500.00 for the .254 acres required.
Members of Council considered the valuation of the property
somewhat high and requested the Engineer to negotiate further
with the Hydra concerning the price.
3. A letter from the Stamford Legion was received commend-
ing the Arena Staff for the eff&cient Job they performed
in taking care of the wreaths that had been placed at the
Memorial during the November llth Remembrance Day Service.
It was suggested that a 30" shrubbery-type fence be planted
along the sidewalk to the building entrance and also along
the paved approach to the base of the Cenotaph. Such plant-
ing would afford some protection against winds, etc. and
prevent trespassing over the line around the Cenotaph. It
was agreed that the suggestion he forwarded to the Parks Com-
mittee for consideration.
4. A letter was received from Mr. M. T. Stelmaszynski,
owner of the S.S.Montrose Tourist Court located at the inter-
section of McLeod Road and the Queen Elizabeth Way. Flooding
conditions in the area where his Tourist Court is located were
complained oft The Engineer advi8ed that Montrose Road would
be ditched this year ahd when completed, some relief should be
afforded to the area referred to. In the meantime, the Reeve
and Engineer will visit the area and discuss the matter with
Mr, Stelmaszynski.
J
Kister Road..
Increase on
Loans.
Health Unit
Report.
Planning Bd.
amounts.
Thomas to
Dept .Highways
Chamber
W-eek'
Badger to
Sauder.
5. A com~nunication from Mr. G. Roberrs of 1634 Kister
Road was received relative to the curbing of bus service
on his Road. It was noted that a copy of the letter had
been forwarded to the N.S.& T. Authorities. No action was
taken on the matter.
6. Mr. H. B. Henderson, Manager of the Niagara Falls South
Branch of the Imperial Bank of Canada advised in writing
that the % of 1 percent. increase on loans to the Township
was in line with the general increase of prime lending rates
of Ontario banks and resulted c~iefly from generally higher
interest rates, as well as a higher discount rate by the
Bank of Canada.
7. The Welland &District Health Unit Director's monthly
report covering March activities was received.
8. A letter from the City Clerk of Niagara Falls advised
that the Council had approved of an amount of $17,300. a~
a total figure to be provided by the three ~unicipalities
in the Greater Niagara Area for the Greater Niagara Area
Planning Board for the year 1959. The amounts to be paid by
each municipality on the basis of the hospital formula are as
follows:
Niagara Falls .................... $6,228.00,
Stamford ......................... $10,380.00,
Chippawa .......... ' ............ ...$692.00.
16.
17.
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we recommend approval of a transfer
of Part Township Lot 133 from D. W. Thomas
to the Department of Highways, the portion
being conveyed is required for highway
widening purposes and has a frontage of
150 ft. on the North side of Lundy's Lane
by a depth of 17 feet. This approval is
granted on condition that taxes are paid
in full on the property the conveyance is
being made from to December 31st, 1959."
Carried.
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT this Council approves the insertion
of the Proclamation of the Greater Niagara
Chamber of Conferee pertaining to "Chamber
of Commerce Week" in our local paper. Said
advertisement to be paid for by the Chamber
of Commerce."
Carried.
Allan
Bates
"THAT we recommend approval to the Niagara
Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board of a
transfer of Part Township Lot No. 134 from
Mrs. Alma Badger to Thomas Wllford Sauder
and William Robert Sauder. The property'
being transferred having a frontage of 50
feet on NO. 20 Highway by a depth of 250
f~t, The approval ~s subject to the follow-
ing conditions: (a) That the taxes on the
property the parcel is being transferred
Badger -
Sauder
Cont' d
parcels of
Road
Sup,.
B¥-la~ 2368.
By-law 2364.
T!~ py-law 2367.
i
!,~, ,J Reid Salvage
i i. '~/' Yard.
March 23,1959.
from are to be paid in full to December
31st, 1959. (b) That sufficient land,
required for road widening purposes, be
dedicated to the Department of Highways."
Carried.
Keighan
Bates
"THAT the Solicitor be authorized to obtain
a surveyor's description respecting the
parcels of land as set out in her letter
of March 23rd, and also authorize valuers
to determine a fair value on the land."
Carried.
Allan
Bates
"BY-LAW No. 2368, 1959. A By-law to appoint
a Road Superintendent in the Township'of
Stamford, in the County of Welland." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
0 ·
MacBain
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2364, 1959. A By-law to exempt
certain lands from taxes imposed by special
· '~assessment in_respect to sewers in Stamford
Sewer Area." Read a first, second and
.... third time and passed.
Bates
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2365, 1959. A By-law to amend
By-law 2193 (1957) which is a by-law to
license and regulate the owners and drivers
of taxi-cabs, sightseeing cabs and all
other vehicles driven for hire." Read a
first, second an4 third time and passed.
2.
Keighan
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2367, 1959. A By-law to fix the
salaries and allowances of the Statutory
Officials of the Township of Stamford and
to fix the salaries and all~qances of
other employees not being members of The
National Union of Public Employees - Local
No. 425." Read a first, second a~d third
time and passed.
Councillor MacBain advised that he had received complaints
concerning the salvage yard operated by F, W. Reid on Kalar
Road and suggested that some action should be taken to have
the salvage yard kept in proper condition. The Reeve advised
that complaints were received each year about this yard and
requested Councillor MacBain and the Chief Constable to
inspect the premises and bring in a report on remedial action
that might be taken.
23. Keighan
Bates "THAT Council adjourn to meet again on
Saturday mornin~ March 28th, 1959 at 10:30
a,m·"
Carried.
MeetinE Adjourned.
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Present
Committee
Meeting at
10:00 a.m.
with
~.Union
24 Hour
Shift.
Loss of
Time at
Noon Hour.
Credit
Union.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 28th, 1959.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor.
The Council met in Committee at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose
of providing an opportunity for the Negotiating Committee of
the Stamford Township Employees Union 425 to discuss the pro-
posals of the Municipal Council for the 1959 Contract. Mr.
John Smyth acted as spokesman for the Union and advised that
the Union is in complete agreement with all proposals advanced
by the Council with the exception of the category of diesel
operators. He stated that the Union felt that diesel tractors
should be included in this same category. At the request of
the Reeve the Engineer stated that the diesel tractor would
be smaller than the present Case Tractor and such being the
case, he was not in favour of offering anything further fo~
the operator of this tractor. The operator wouldbe considered
in the same category as other machine operators. Mr. Smyth
pointed out that a compressor will he attached to the diesel
tractor being purchased and this would create a more difficult
job for the operator. After a further discussion of this
item, Mr. Smyth stated that the Union would accept all pro-
visions offered by the Council including the rate for the
diesel tractor operator on condition that a study be made
during the initial year of operation from the point of view
of both the employer and the employee.
The Engineer advised that the Township has reached a stage
of development where some ~mployees should be stationed at
the storehouse 24 hours a day between November 1st and May 1st
to take care of the emergency calls received. In addition
to providing this service, he suggested arrangements should
be made to appoint a shift foreman for hours of work other
than straight days· It was agreed by the Negotiating Com-
mittee and the Council that the proposal warranted study and
if the system was established that a shift differential be
set up. This matter will be studied and considered later on
by the Council and Union.
The Engineer complained about the loss of time which occurs
at noon hour in bringing men back to the storehouse for
lunch· He suggested that in the summer months the men should
not be away from the particular Jobs they are performing,
for more than one hour for lunch, and that the practice of
taking the men back to the storehouse prior to 12 o'clock
and leaving after 1 o'clock was costing the Township approxi-
mately % hour per man per day. Members of Council agreed
that no loss of time should occur at noon hour during the
summer months when we have a heavy works programme in pro-
gress. During the winter months a little more leeway could
be allowed. The Council will discuss this problem with the
for.men at some time in the near future.
Reeve Mitchelson advised that hehad artended the Credit Union
Banquet recently, and asked if the Union were interested in
making arrangements for payroll deductions as members of
such a Union· Mr. Smyth stated that he was looking after 22
.men who are members of the Civic Credit Union. The Rcovc
mentioned that the permanent fir.men were interested in having
payroll deductions set up and it was decided that the matter
would be discussed with the Union sometime during,the year,
10:30 Council then adjourned as a Gonmittee and c6nvened in Council
Cfe~k' ; ~eetin~. at 10:30 a.m. .'
Minutes.
Niagara Block
& Sand Co.
Option.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held on
Marchl9th, 22nd and 23rd, 1959 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
Mr. John Grimo addressed the Council in respect to the option
that the Niagara Block and Sand Company has on three acres of
property within Township Lot No. 106. He reiterated that his
Company would like to use the property for the operation of a
cement block business. The option on the property will expire
~rch 31st and if the option is not taken up by that time they
may not be in a position to buy the property. He submitted a
letter signed by four owners of adjacent property to the effect
that they would not oppose the establishment of such a plant.
Members of Council expressed the view that while they might be
in favour of his application they would not 'like to influence
him to purchase the property on the basis that an application
for re-zoning to the Ontario Municipal Board would be approved.
The area must be re-zoned from Industrial (1) to Industrial (2)
'to permit the establishment of a cement block plant. It was
finally decided to table the application for re-zoning until
Thursday, April 2nd, at which time the ~rimo application and
all other applications on file will be dealt with.
~icenses. 2. Allan
Keighan
Licenses. 3. MacBain
Allan
Licenses 4. Keighan
Allan
Sightseeing 5. Allan
License. Keighan
"THAT the following applications for Vic-
tualling (Grocery) Licenses be approved
and licenses granted:
Fred Galls, 1B Royal Manor Drive,
O. C. DeMol, 243 Drummond Ro&d,
A. Tazio, 1723 Dunn Street,
R. T. Stewart, 2636 Barker Street,
Martin German, 2611 Lundy's Lane,
P. G. Smith, Corner Montrose Rd. &
Lundy's Lane."
~ Carried.
"THAT the applications'for Victualling
(restaurant) Licenses from the following
be approved and licenses granted~
Peter Georgieff, 2463 Portage Road,
A & W Drive-in, Canboro Road."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Hairdressing
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Leona Roy, 2274 Lundy's Lane,
Madelaine Pridham~ 2870 Stamford Green Dr.V
Garried.
"THAT the application for a Sightseeing
Owner's License from Sherman Teal, 1207
Morrison Street be approved on condition
that he secure an insurance policy for
a 1952 C~a!!!ac and providc~ a copy to
the Clerk's Office along with a copy of
the policy for a 1959 Chevrolet."
Carried..
Mr. Fowler.
Mr. Ken Fowler addressed the Council on behalf of a group
interested in the development of the property owned by
Carl Young and being located in Part Township Lots 79 and
88. He submitted two suggested plans of the property, one
of which showed the land subdivided with the right-of-way of
the Hydro-Electric Power Commission dividing the property,
and the other plan showing the Hydro property as part of the
subdivision. The proposed plan showed 252 lots with the Hydro
property as part of the subdivision and 229 lots excluding the
Hydro right-of-way from the subdivision. After examining
the two plans it was evident to the members of Council that
in view of the fact that Hydro was not using the property
for any transmission purpose it would be much better if it
was included for subdivision purposes and in consequence,
the following resolution was passed;
Hydro land 6. MacBain
in Subdiv. Allan
Sewer on
Dorchester
Town &
Country
Taxi
Licenses.
Proposed
Subdivision.
"THAT Stamford Council write to the"
H.E.P.C. indicating that it would be i~ the
interest of good planning. to have the
100 foot strip through To%rnship Lots 97
and 88 included in the proposed plan of
subdivision of that area, and that if the
Commission have no plans for the future
use of this strip of land that the
Commission seriously consider conveying
~ this strip of land to the subdivider
concerned, thus allowing the parcel of
land in question to be included in the
proposed plan."
Carried.
Mr. Fowler mentioned that it would be necessary to extend the
trunk sewer 'on Dorchester Road from its present terminus
on Dianne Street tO the first street north of Dianne Street
sh~n on their plan. The Reeve advised Mr. Fowler concerning
the Budget Address.made by Deputy-Reeve Keighan in respect to
the pa~t suggesting withholding approval of residential sub-
divisions until such time as a general policy was worked out
concerning future development. In reply to this, Mr. Fowler
suggested that some principle might be established where
subdivisions could be approved later on.
7. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the application for Taxi-cab Owner's
Licenses in respect to three cars owned
by the Town& Country Taxi be approved
at a fee of $1.00 for each vehicle in
view of the fact that the operators have
secured licenses for three vehicles from
the Board of Police Commissioners ~or
Niagara Falls."
Carried.
8. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to write
the Dept. of Planning & Development re:
subdivision plan of Lots 158, 161, and
172, and the suggested changes to the
originally approved plan of this sub-
division, ~o~mnen~s ~o include an explan-
ation of Council's policy re: Parks &
playgrounds, and to include an objection ,,
to the additional trunk sewer required
in the now plan, hich will co~t an addi-
tional estimate oY $6,500.00.
Carried.
Subdivision 9 · MacBain
proposed
Keighan
Remove 10. Keighan
Tree. Allan
M.F.O.A ' 11. MacBain
Meetin~. Allan
Transfers of 12. Allan
road appro- Keighan
priations.
B.ackhoe
Purchase of
~_ackhoe.
Summer
Help.
"THAT the Clerk write to the subdivider of
Lots 158, 161, 172, informing them that
the owners of lands on McLeod Road adjoin-
ing the subdivision are concerned about the
proposed plan as it affects the rear of
their lots and the future development
thereof and suggesting that the subdividers
contact the owners of the lots in question
and inform Council as to the Contract made
by the subdivider and as to the result of
such contract with the lot owners concerned."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to remove a
dead tree from Township property located
at the front of the property at 1477
Montrose Road."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to attend the
M.F.O.A. Meeting in Montreal on June 7-11,
1959o"
Carried.
"THAT the following transfers be made in
respect to the road appropriation By-law
No. 2236, 1958, passed February 10th, 1958
and approved by the Department of High-
ways:
(1) $1000o00 be transferred from Bridge
Maintenance to Road Maintenance,
(2) $2500.00 be transferred from Bridge
Construction to New Machinery and Sheds,
(3) $5500.00 be transferred from Road
· Construction to New Machinery and Sheds."
Carried,
The Engineer advised that a survey in respect 'to the purchase
of a backhoe attachment for a tractor had been completed. It
indicated there was sufficient work to acquire a backhoe attach-
ment and he recommended that the recent low tender submitted
by the General Supply Company be accepted.
13. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the Engineer be.authorized to purchase
a Backhoe attachment from the General
Supply Co. at price quoted - $2,389°00,
this being the lowest tender submitted."
Carried.
The Engineer advised that the time was approaching when the
question of summer help would be considered. In the past, the
Township had given summer work to retired Township employees
~ther retired p~rsons~ Count!! decided that this year
Engineer should hire retired Township employees and addit-
heads of families presently employed on the emergency
Sum~er
Help
Cont'd
SnowPlow
Operators.
Sewer Calls.
Mrs. Hurd.
Letters
tabled.
Electrician
By-law
Lapp
Subd.
R.C.M.P.
Building.
Convention
Communications
'Filed.:
Pollution
Survey.
Gairdner
~ Co.
Union
Officers.
Removal
of Tree
Council would inspect this road at the conclusion of the ~'T=i ~',L
meeting. The tree removal is necessary on this street to
permit the construction of a straight road.
It was agreed that snow plow operators using their own
tractors should be paid at the rate of $24.00 per trip, this
being an increase of $4.00. Operators using a horse drawn
plow will be increased from $5.00 per trip to $7.50 per trip.
The increase to be effective in all cases as of January 1st,
1959.
The Engineer advised that he was concerned about the cost
involved to the Township in taking care of sewer calls. It
was decided to refer the matter to the Chairman of Sewers
and the Engineer for a report.
The Engineer reported in connection with the complaint o~
Mrs. Hurd that the grade of Byng Avenue was creating a
drainage problem in respect to her property.' He advised
that the road grade at this location is standard but Mrs.
Hurd's property is low and as a consequence, a drainage
problem results.
~. Letter from the City of Niagara Falls re: amendments
to the proposed by-law to license.electricians.
2. Letter from the Township Solicitor re: proposed by-law
to license electricians.
3. Letter from the River Realty Development Ltd. re: exten-
sion of Lapp Subdivision.
4. Letter from River Realty Development Ltd. re: construction
of R.G.M.P. building on the North side of Valley Way between
Portage Road and Drummond Road.
5. Letter from B. R. Prior re: Assessment Convention in
Ottawa.
1. Letter from the Ontario Water Resources Commission re:
survey of pollution of Niagara and Welland Rivers. Extracts
of the report which concerned Stamford were provided for
members of Council.
2. Letter from Gairdner & Co. was received offering to
assist us in the financing of the Debenture issue in the
amount of $1,300,000. required for the construction of the
proposed new high school.
3. Letter from the Stamford Twp. Employees Federal Union
425 advising the names of the officers recently elected by
their Union.
4o Letter from Mr. Cain requesting removal of a tree in
front of his property at 1699 Byng Avenue. The Engineer
produced a photograph of the tree referred toand it was
determined that the tree was in good shape and should not
be removed. The Engineer was asked to'advise Mr. Cain
accordin~ly.
Listowel
Inquest.
Welfare
Hospital
premiums.
5. Letter from the Attorney-General of Ontario re: Findings
of Coroner's Jury at the inquest of the death of Kenneth
McLeod, resulting from the collapse of the Listowel Arena.
6. Letter from the Department of Municipal Affairs advising
that municipalities do not have authority to pre-pay hospital
premiums for welfare cases. The only way pre-payments can
be made would be on a County basis.
Ad.~ourn~ 14. MacBain
Keighan
"TM~T we do now adjourn to meet on Thursday
aftermoon at 4 p.m. April 2nd, 1959,
E.S.T."
Carried·
Meeting Adjourned
Hour 2:30 P.M.
'~!~~Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was held in Committee on April
2nd, 1959 at 4:00 p.m.
Present
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Purpose
The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the
following applications for re-zoning which the Council has
received during the past several months:
A6plications
1. William S. Helstrom - Re-zone Et. Lot 35, East side of
Montrose Road to permit operation of Souvenir and Refreshment
Stand.
2. J. G. Collins Real Estate Ltd. - Re-zone Lots 1, 2 & 3,
Plan 88, and Fairlie Property on North side of Thorold StOps
Road to permit the erection of modern service station by
Texaco Canada Ltd.
3. R. C. Beckerr - Re-zone Lot 44, Plan 160 (Industrial Sub-
division) to permit the operation of a monument business.
4. NiaKara Block and Sand Coo - Re-zone Part Twp. Lot 106
on East side of MontroSe Road to permit operation of Concrete
Block Plant.
4. P. MacDonald,- Re-zone Pt. Twp. Lot 106 from Industrial
to Residential. Property referred to being on the East side
of Montrose Road having a frontage of 404 feet by a depth of
700 feet.
5. River ~ealty Development Ltd.- Re-zone Pt. Twp. Lot 113,
North side of Valley Way, to permit construction of R.C.M.P.
building.
6: W~= ~-dr8~. -Amend By-!a~. to permit the ereCt!on of a
motel at ZTll Lundy's Lane·
Applications_
By-laws
Resolution
,< Adlourn.
April 2,1959.
32.
Present.
Minutes
F inanc e
Belief.
RJads,
7. petition to re-zone area south of Brookfield Avenue
from R-2 to R-1.
8. Georgio Basile - To re-zone residence at 2370 Drummond
Road (East side) to permit the operation of a Barbershop.
9. Mrs. Annie Somerville. - Re-zone Pt. Lot 40, Falls Co.
Plan, from Residential to Commercial.
10. Mrs. Annie Peikas - to amend Restricted Area By-law
1888 passed at the time Plan 189 was registered to permit
the construction of apartments on Lots 1 to 10 inclusive.
11. Joseph Biamonte. - Re-zone Pt. Twp. Lot 191 from K-2
to Con~ercial 1.
After considering the individual applications enumerated
above, Council decided that by-laws would be prepared
immediately to provide for the re-zoning of applicationS'
2, 3, 4, and 5.
The decision of Council in respect to the other applications
will be incorporated in a resolution and presented to the
Regular Council Meeting to be held on April 6th.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned.
· Hour 6: 15 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on April 6th, 1959 at
7:30 p .m.
E. E, Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Allan
Keighan
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held on
March 28th and the Special Committee meeting
held April 2nd~ 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Allan
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to gO into the
Finance Com~n, ittee and pass accounts."
Allan
MacBain
Carried.
"THAT the s~atement of Relief Accounts dated
April 3rd, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\$601.93."
Carried
Keighan
Genera! 5. MacBain
Keighan
Finance. 6. Allan
MacBain
Fuel Dealer 7. ~cBain
Keighan
Public 8. Keighan
Garafle. MacBain
Service 9 · MacBain
S t at ion. Keighan
~. Victualling 10. Keighan
~: :' ' MacBain
Public Hall,
11, MacBain
Keighan
~ Taxi Drivers 12, MacBain
';~ ' Allan
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated 'J
April 3rd, 1959 as presented, be accepted and ~
the accounts be paid amounting to\$142,552.08.'' ~
Carried. ~
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Fuel Dealer License
from T. W. & W. R. Sauder, 1795 Thorold Road
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Kenneth Niven, Thorold Stone Road,
A. Metlet & R. Biggar, 2717 Drummond Road."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Service Station
License from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
T. W. & W. R. Sauder, 4375 Lundy's Lane,
T. W. & W. R. Sauder, 1795 Thorold Road,
P.G.Smith~ Cor. Montrose Road & Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Victualling
(grocery) License from E. Robbins, 2673"
Drummond Road be approved and license
granted."
Carried.,
"THAT the application for a Public Hall License
from John Rapp, 3109 Ann Street be approved
and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Basil E. Flowers, 2490 Bellerue St.,
Robert A. Morrison, Thorold Stone Roads
Birtzle Flowers, 2490 ~ellevue
Carried.
Bldg,Permits 13, Allan
MacBain
Mrs .Forbes-
Watermain on
Thorold Kd.
Baldin. to 14. Keighan
Plantinga. Allan
Sewer 15. Allan
Machine. MacBain
Blossom Time. 16. Allan
Ketghan
Lapp Subd, 17. Keighan
MacBain
Duffertn !8~ Keighan
.Islands Rd. Allan
"TI~T we accept the report of the Building
Inspector on Building Permits issued for
the month of March in the amount of
$652,950.00."
Carried.
Mrs, Albert E, Forbes attended the meeting and asked if any
action had been taken in respect to a petition to have a water-
main constructed on Thorold Stone Road from Montrose Road East
to the Queen Elizabeth Way, She stated that she and her hus-
band were operating a service station on the North side of
Thorold Stone Road and were experiencing considerable difficulty
in securing water, The Reeve advised her that her petition would
be considered at the. time the local improvement programme is
decided on for this year, It is expected that a meeting to
decide on petitions will be held sometime during the month of
April. ,..
"THAT we recommend approval to the Niagara
Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board of a
transfer of Part Twp. Lot 43 from Amedeo
Baldin and Teresa Baldin to Wilhelmina
Neeltje Plantinga. The parcel being trans-
ferred having a frontage of 80 ft. on the East
side of Portage Rd. by a depth of 150 ft. as
shown on blueprint prepared by R.J.Matthews,
O.L.S. dated March 12th, 1959. Our approval
is subject ,to the taxes being paid in full
to Dec. 31st, 1959 on the land this parcel
is being transferred from."
Carried,
"Tt{~T the Engineer be requested to purchase an
electric s~qer master sewer cleaning machine
with necessary equipment, at a cost of
$475.00 as quoted and that the rate recommen-
dations as outlined in his letter dated
April 6th be applicable forthwith."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk make arrangements for a joint-
proclamation re: Blossom Time at Niagara
celebration from May 9th to 18th, to include
a declaration of May 9th as International Day."
Carried.
"THAT Item A5 included in the Extension of
the Lapp SubdivisionSrequest of Mr. F. A,
-Branscombe dated Mareh 31st, 1959 be deleted."
Carried.
"THAT Council request the Niagara Parks
Commission to take over ownership of Dufferin'~
Islands Road from Portage Road to the west
limits of the Niagara Parks Commission's'
· , .~ .. . · .
~;l~j~r~%ufferin (Continued)
Island Rd.
MacBain
Keighan
Mental Health, 19.
Library,
Y.W.C.A.
Weeks.
Assessors' 20. Allan
Meeting. Keighan
Daylight 21. Allan
Saving Keighan
Time.
Fire Hall 22, Allan
Property. Keighan
Amendment to 23. Allan
Zoning Keighan
By-law.
property, a distance of about 400 feet,
with the understanding that the road shall
not be closed."
Carried. -
"THAT this Council proclaim the week April
26th to May 2nd Mental Health Week, the
week April 12th to 18th Canadian Library
Week, and the weekApril 19th to 25th
Y.W.C.A. Week and that the Clerk arrange
for a joint proclamation with the two other
municipalities concerned."
Carried.
"THET the Chief Assessor and the 3 Assessors
be permitted to attend the annual meeting
of the Ontario Institute of Municipal
Assessors in Ottawa May 17th to 20tb."
Carried.
"THAT Daylight Saving Time be observed in
the Township of Stamford from April 26th
to October 25th in the year 1959; clocks
to be turned forward one hour at 12:01 a.m.
on Sunday, April 26th."
Carried.
"THAT this Council approve the purchase of
36 feet of property from the Falls View
Hose Brigade on the south side of Dunn
Street to be used for an addition to the
Falls View Fire Hall at'price quoted
$1500.00."
Carried.
"THAT the following applications for amend-
ments to the Zoning By-law be referred to
the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board for a study and recommendation:
1. Petition to re-zone area south of
Brookfield Avenue from R-2 to R-i,
2. Application of Mrs.'Annie Peikas to
amend Restricted Area By-law 1888 passed
pertaining to the use 'of lots within Plan
189, to permit the construction of an
apartment building on Lots i to 10 inclusive.
3. C & J Development Ltd. - Application for
amendment to permit Row Housing on Dor-
chester Road."
Carried.
Amendmen6s to 24. Allan
'6fficial MacBain
Plan.
By-law 2369.
25. Allan
Keighan
River Realty 2~. Keighan
to R.C.M.P. MacBain
Weaver Farm
Subdivision.
27 · Allan
MacBain
"THAT the following applications for amend-
ments to the Official Plan be fon~arded to
the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board for cnnsideration:
1. Application of Wm. S. Helstrom to re-zone
Part Lot 35, located on the East side of
Montrose Road to permit the operation of a
souvenir and refreshment stand. This property
'is now within an Agricultural area, although
several motels have been erected in the
immediate neighbourhood.
2. Application of Mrs. Annie Somerville to
re-zone Part Lot 40, Falls Company Plan from
Residential to Commercial.
3. Application of Joseph Biamonte to re-zone
Pt.Twp.Lot 191 from R-2 to Commercial. This
application is to re-zone approximately'l~
acres from Residential to Commercial or some
category which would permit motel develop-
merit.
4. Public Utilities Commission. Application
to re-zone property on Drummond Road from
Residential to Commercial."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2369, 1959. A By-law to provide
for the 1959 Supplementary Expenditures on
Roads in the To~rnship of Stamford in the
County of Welland." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
"THAT we recommend approval of a transfer of
Part Twp. Lot 113 from River Realty Develop-
ment Ltd. to the R.C.M.P. Authorities. The
parcel being transferred show~ as Lots 16 to
19 inclusive on plan dated May 1st, 1958 pre-
pared by R. J. Matthew,, O.L.S. The approval
subject to taxes being paid in full to Dec.
31st, 1959 and the lands being transferred
be included in any future plans of subdivisions
owned by the River Realty Development Ltd.
in the immediate area."
Carried.
"TIL~T we approve of the suggestions of the
Cabot Investmeats Limited to make 3 lots
available for purchase by the owners of
property between McLeod Road and the south
limit of the'proposed Weaver farm subdivision
in order that arrangements can be arranged
to subdivide their property involved. The
purchase price not to exceed $1500.00 for a
50 foot lot and such price to be paid in full
within two years from the time offer is made."
Carried:
St .LiKht ·
Tax Loss
on Oakes
Property
Works
Programrues
Small
Playgrounds
Road Damage
on Garner
Road.
ltousing
Conference.
NS&T
RiRht-of-way
28. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the P.U.C. be asked to install a street
light at 1327 Dorchester Road as requested."
Carried.
29. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Council strongly protest to the Minister
of Labour Mr. Chas. Daley, Chairman of the
Niagara Parks Commission the tax loss to
Stamford of $7,000.00 which will result
when Oak ttall property is taken over by
the Park Commission, and demand compensation
for this loss be made to Stamford Township.
THAT we also protest the amount of $600,000.
being taken from this area where it is made,
to provid~ parks for the Province, and sug-
gest that a portion of this amount be granted
to Stamford Township for loss of tax revenue
to Stamford as a result of property in Stam-
ford being non-taxable because this property
and buildings are ~qned by the Park
Commission."
Carried.
The Engineer reported on progress being made on the various
emergency works programmes. He stated that s~er construction
was proceeding satisfactorily and road work was rapidly nearing
completion. He mentioned that ~nployment had been provided for
approximately 90 men at the peak of our proJects but it was
n~ necessary to reduce the staff to approximately 40 by the
end of April. It is expected that the 40 men will be carried
through until about the end of May.
Councillor MacBain reported he had received some criticism in
respect to small playgrounds being used for baseball purposes.
He advised that the matter would be studied by him and some
suggestion concerrdng remedial action will.be presented.
The Engineer advised that considerable road damage had occurred
on Garner Road just south of Lundy's Lane as a result of a
natural drain being blocked up by certain residents of that
area. He expected that the costs for repairing the road would
be considerable and asked if some action could be taken to
prevent the natural watercourse from being blocked up. Council
requested that the matter be referred to the Engineer, Solicitor
and the Director of the Welland & District Health Unit for
reports.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered filed:
1. Letter from the Department of Planning & Development advis-
ing that a Housing Conference would be held'in London, Ontario
from June 1st to June 3~d. In this connection the Clerk advised
that the members of the Stamford Housing Authority were making
arrangements to attend and in the circumstances, it was decided
that no action by Council was necessary.
2. Letter from the Regional Office of the tt.E.P.C. of Ontario·
in connection with transmission lines they have on the N.S.& T.
Right~of~way.
Health Unit
Tree at
1342 Stanley
Statement on
Civilian
Defence.
Mira Subd.
Payment.
Amendments
to Munici-
pal Act.
Taxi By-law
A.W.W.A.
Convention
Adjourn.
April 6,1959.
Pr.~esent
Mj_nutes
3. Auditor's report and financial statements of the
Welland & District Health Unit were received.
4. Letter from Mrs. Mary Cupolo of 1342 Stanley Avenue
requesting the removal of a tree. No action was taken in
respect to this letter in view of the fact that the Engineer
reported that the cherry tree referred to was located on
private property and not on a street allowance.
5. Letter from the Hen. Wm. M. Nickle, Minister of Planning
& Development re: Statement on Civilian Defence made in
Parliament by Prime Minister Diefenbaker. The statement
advised concerning sweeping changes, chief of which would be
the assumption of responsibility for Civilian Defence being
assumed by the Army in Militia.
6. Report from the Township Solicitor in connection wi~h the
payment of $1200.00 by Mr. R. Weber of the Mira Construction
Co. for part of the service costs owing in the Mir~ Subdivision.
Report from the Solicitor re: 1959 Amendments to the
b~nicipal Act.
8. Report from the Solicitor re:
By-law.
Operation of the Taxi
30° MacBain
Allan
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to attend
the A.W.W.A,. Convention in Montreal on
May 4~h, 5th, and 6th, 1959."
Carried.
31. Allan
Keighan
~"THAT the meeting adjourn until April 13th
at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the
Reeve. ' '
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 11:30' P.M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on April 13th, 1959
at 7:30 p,m.
C 1 erk
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Allan
Keighan
"T}LAT the minutes of the meeting held
April 6th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
·: ~ j~ Victualling 2. Allan
' ;~ !,~:" Bates
Sightseeing 3. Allan
License. Bates
"THAT the application for a Victualling Lic-
ense (restaurant) from Alice DeMarsh,
2309 Drummond Road be approved and license
granted."'
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Sightseeing Owner's
License from Michael J. Regnier, 1929 Clark
Ave. be approved and license granted."
Carried.
Victualling 4. Bates
Allan
300 St.Light
Fixtures.
Hedge at
Arena.
Allan
Bates
Bates
Allan
"T}~T the P.U.C. be requested to acquire the
300 street light fixtures as set up in the
Budget for the program this year, to be or-
dered immediately to save the increase in
price."
Carried.
"THAT the planting of a shrubbery hedge along
the lm~ in front of the Memorial Arena as
proposed in the Engineer's report, be
approved and the work be proceeded wi~."
"THAT the application for a Victualling License
(refreshment) from Margaret Prior, 61
Portage Rd. S. be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
Victualling 5. Keighan
Bates
Dorchester
Road South.
Taxi Lic. 6. Keighan
[~cBain
"THAT the application for a Victualling License !,
(grocery) from Stamford Super Save, Portage ~,
Rd. & O'Neil St. be approved ~nd license
granted." aq Bill No.54
Carried.
Sightseeing 7. Keighan
License. Allan
"THAT the application for Taxi-cab O~ner's
License from ErhardMarks, 2371 Margaret
St. be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applica[ion for a Sightseeing
Driver'*s License from Rgger E. Lavallee,
1544 McLeod Rd. he approved and license
granted."
Carried.
Stamford Minor/Mr. Vic Conte and Mr. Wesley Johnston artended the meeting on
Itockey Assoc._ behalf of the Stamford Minor Hockey Association and advised
that three teams in their group had been successful in reach-
ing the Ontario Minor Hockey finals and the Juvenile team had
been successful in winning the Juvenile Championship for
Ontario. They asked if Council could grant some type of recog-'
nition for this achievement, The Reeve eXplained that a
committee from the municipal councils of the City of Niagara
Falls, the Village of Chippawa, and the Township of Stamford
had ben set up to determine what form recognition Of winning
teams should take. It is expected that some decision in this
respect will be made in the not too distant.future and when it
is made their Association will be advised.
"THAT Council' extend congratulations to the
Stamford Minor Hockey Association on the
success of the three teams in the Provin- '
-~-~ pl ydowns."
Carried.
Congratula- 8. Bates
tlons Keighan'
Dumping of
Garbage on
Twp.roads.
Sidewalk
Costs -
Plan 176.
Sidewalks
Dorchester
ad.
Carried.
Mr. John Damato of 561 Dorchester Road S. addressed Council
and asked when Dorchester Road in his area would be repaired
as a result of the s~er construction. He also asked if '
sidewalks would be constructed in front of the lots on Reg.
Plan 210, in 1959. He was advised that Dorchester Road will
be re-constructed as far north as Dianne Street this year
and initial arrangements will be made to construct sidewalks
in front of Reg. Plan 210 in 1959.
The Township Solicitor submitted a written report on Bill
No. 54, being an Act to amend the 1955 Planning Act. She
stated that the Minister may impose as a condition of the
approval of a plan of subdivision such conditions as in his
opinion are advisable and in particular, that the o~ner of
lands enter into an agreement with the Municipality dealing
with such matters as the Minister may consider necessary,
including the provision of Municipal. services. The Act
also validates agreements heretofore entered'into concerning
the cost of services. If the subdivider objects to the
Municipal requirements he has the recourse of appealing to
the Ontario Municipal Board for a hearing and determination.
11. Bates
Keighan
"THAT the Engineer publish in the Niagara Falls
Evening Review warning to the public with
respect to the dumping of garbage on To~n-
ship roads and that the Chief Constable be
furnished with the present evidence with a
view to a further investigation."
Carried,
12. MacBain
Allan
"THAT our Solicitor be instructed to commence
an action to recover the cost for sid~qalks
in Registered Plan 176."
Carried.
13. Keighan
Allan
"THAT the Namac Constrnction Company be
requested to forward the necessary money
to the Township for the construction of
sidewalks on Dorchester Road from Dianne
Street to the~southerly limit of Kegistered
Plan 210."
Carried.
t:=,i~'~r~mendments The Solicitor advised that the four amendments-to our General
Zoning Zoning By-law had been considered and at the moment n.o fu.r-
By-law. ther work may be undertaken in respect to these applications
' until the following has been artended to:
1. Providing descriptions of parcels to be affected.
i ~'T~ Railway line
i ~' ,. to Niagara-
,~ ~
,~!
Sidewalk on
~ ~" Mouland Ave.
2. Receipt of information as to the disposal of By-law
2350 by the Ontario Municipal Board.
A letter from the County Clerk enclosed information from the
Board of Transport Commissioners of Canada advising in respect
to the proposed abandonment of the Canada Southern Railway
Line between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls. The in-
formation supplied to the Board indicated that passenger ser-
vice had not been provided during the past three years. Limited
freight service had been provided° In 1956 there were 99 trips~
in 1957 - 96 trips, and 1958 - 103 trips. This service prod-
uced revenue in the following amounts: 1956 - $48,557., 1957 -
$25,023.; 1958 - $20,699. As a result of the operation to
Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Railway experienced the following
deficits: 1956 - $5,825., 1957-- $18,348, 1958 - $18,378.
It was decided that the proposed abandonment should be referred
to the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board with the
suggestion that it might discuss the proposals with other
area Planning Boards and make any recommendations they feel
are necessary for the general good of the area. It was decided
in the circumstances that it would not be necessary for the
Township to take any definite action through the County to
oppose the application of the Railway.
A letter from Mr. G. E. Doane relative to sidewalk damages on
the south-east side of Mouland Avenue was referred. to the
Engineer for a report.
Consolidate
Byelaw 2031
f Garner Rd.
~ :. Repairs.
14. Allan
Bates
· 15. Bates
Allan
"Tt~T we accept the Solicitor's report in
respect to the recent Court decisions
respecting Zoning By-la~s and request the
Ontario Municipal Board to hear By-law No.
2350 which is a By-law to consolidate
By-law No. 2031, 1955 and amendments.
thereto."
Carried.
"THAT a demand for payment of-the cost of
repairs of Garner Road he made upon Mr.
William Holjak and that if satisfactory
arrangements cannot he made that the
requisite legal action be taken to recover
the costof such repairs."
Carried.
Willoughby
Resolution
16. Keighan
MacBain
"T}~T Council support the resolution of the
To~mhip of Willoughby re: The Park Com-
mission & Taxes to municipalities with
Park land within their boundaries, and that
representatives of Council be appointed to~
attend the suggested Joint meeting, to
discuss further action to be taken."
Carried.
CofC
Meeting
Smith
Complaint
Biamonte
Crescent
laneway.
Mrs .F .Cupolo
Insurance
Cos. paying
taxeS.
Sidewalk on
Brookfield.
Signal at
CNR Crossing
-Churches Ln.
We!fare
~onvention.
17. MacBain
Bates
"THAT the Clerk arrange a meeting with the
Chamber of Commerce as requested in their
letter of April 10th, 1959."
Carried.
A report from the Welland & District ltealth Unit indicated
that they had investigated our request of December 31st, 1958
regarding the complaint of Mrs. Smith of 3711 Druamond Load in
respect to surface water. The report indicated that the ditch
which normally carries the surface water away had heed blocked
by Mr. Orr, Mrs. Smith's neighbout to the south, and as a
result, water had accumulated on the Smith property. Arrange-
ments had been made to have the ditch dug out and when the
work is completed it should alleviate the flooding' conditions.
The information will be conveyed to Mrs. Smith.
A petition from the residents of Biamonte Crescent was
received wherein they requested that the laneway running
between Biamonte Crescent and Valley Way be re-opened to
permit pedestrian traffic. The Engineer explained that the
laneway was our sewer easement used by the Department of
Highways. He was not sure about the ownership of the land
and Council requested that he secure definite information
concerning the ownership before any turther action is .taken.
A letter from Mrs. F. Cupolo of 1352 Stanley Avenue asked if
parking signs could be erected near her private driveway to
prohibit parking. It was decided that Council could not
agree with this request and Mrs. Cupolo will be advised to
contact the Police Department when vehicles obstruct access
to her priyat~ driveway.
The Treasurer reported that he had not had any success with
the Insurance Companies in arranging to have them pay taxes
on the properties which they hold mortgages, in advance. He
had written to nine Companies suggesting pre-payment of taxes
but had not received any replies. It was decided that arrange-
ments should be made to have the Treasurer personally contact
two or three of the Companies, possibly the three in London,
to ascertain their particular reasons for not wanting to take
advantage of the tax pre-payment plan.
Mr. W. M. Stewart of 2270 Brookfield Avenue advised Council
concerning the,poor condition of the sidewalk in front of
his property. It was decided that the Engineer will include
this sidewalk for repairs in the 1959 sidewalk progrannue.
18. Allan
Bates
"THAT pursuant to the letter from the Board
of Transport Commissioners of Canada dated
April 10th, we advise that the Township
of Stamford is agreeab].e to paying 50% of
· the future maintenance and operating costs
of a flashcr and light signal at the inter-
section of the C,N.R.·Rai~way and Churches
Lane. ' '
Carried.
.19. Allan
Bates
"THAT we authorize the Deputy Welfare
Administrator to attend the Welfare Officer's
Association Conference being held at Sault
Ste.Marie, June 15th, 16th and 17th."
Carried.
"THAT Council accept the offer of H.E.P.C. to 7
sell an easement ever Lot 30, Plan 49, ~
fronting on Carleton Ave. for approximately
$250.00 as set forth in the letter dated
April 8th, 1959 from the H.E.P.C."
Carried.
Coutu to 21. Bates
Fortin. Keighan 'THAT we recommnd approval to the Niagara
Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board of a if April 13,1959.
transfer of Part Township Lot 138 from Jules
& Flourette Coutu to Leonard and Annette
S. Fortin. The parcel being transferred No. 34
shown on sketch dated April 6th, 1959,having
a width of 18 feet by a length of 68.8 feet
on the East side. The approval is granted ~ Present
on condition that taxes on the property this
parcel is being transferred from are paid in
full to December Blst~ 1959."
Condition on 22. Keighan
Monroe St. ~cBain
23. Allan
Bates
24. Allan
Bates
25. MacBain
Keighan
Allan
Bates
Carried.
Minutes
"THAT the Building Inspector and Health In-
spector investigate the hazardous condition
which exists on the South side of Monroe
Street as a result of an open block founda-
tion which has been there for a considerable Finance.
· period of time, .also investigate garbage and
junk which has accumulated at and near this
property. This could be responsible for a
serious rat infested condition which exists
in that area, and that the Bldg.Inspector
take the necessary action to have this me~s
cleaned up."
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2370. A By-law to strike uncol-
lectible taxes from the tax roll," Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2347. A By-law to authorize the
construction of a sewermain on Carlton
Avenue from Dunn Street to Culp Street in
Stamford Sewer Area at an estimated cost
of $69,316.00." Read.a third time and passed,
"BY-LAW No. 2371. A By-law to regulate the
sale and prohibit and regulate the setting
off or firing of fireworks." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
,t
Relief.
Roads
General
Finance.
"BY-lAW No. 2340. A By-law to provide for the
licensing of Electrical Contractors, Elec-
tricians, Master Electricians, and JourD~y-
man Electricians." Read a third t~me and passeI ~awker Lic.
27. Bates
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Honday,
April 20th, 1959 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
hiesting Adj ourned.
Hour 12:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on April 20th,
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve~
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Clerk
1959
+
,
Bates
Keighan
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held
April 13th, 1959, be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Keighan
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into the,Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
Keighan
Bates
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
April 17th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\$5,745.01."
Carried.
Keighan
Bates
Keighan
Bates
Keighan
Bates
Allan
Bates
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
April 17th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $8,401.21."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated April 17th, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to~$149,256.44."
'., Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
License from Continental Bread Company, ,
Mer~itton, be approved and license 6ranted.'
Carried. ' '''~'''''
Fuel 9. MacBain
Dealers. Allan
Victualling 10. Allan
Licenses. Bates
Barbershop 11. MacBain
License. Allan
Taxi Owner_
,.:z
]..
Taxi Driver
.
Master Elec-
tr ic Jan
12. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Service Station
License from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Sam Elsie, 355 portage Rd. N.,
Harry Manson, 3611 Lundy's Lane,
Dorino Susin, 3184 Dr~,mmond Road."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Fuel Dealer Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Niagara Fuel Oils Ltd., Thorold,
Interlake Fuel Oils, Division of Canadian Oil
Companies Ltd., St.Catharines,
Mot-Heat Fuel Oils Ltd., St.Catharines,
Donald Fehrman, Welland,
I. O. Mu~doch, St.Davids."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Victualling Licenses
(restaurant) from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Louis Bolus, Q.E.Way & Mountain Road,
George Lavalice, 1544 McLeod Road,
Robert Milinkovich, 1942 Stanley Ave. N.,
Jim Wong, 3227 Dorchester Road."
Carried.
Salvage
yards Cont'd
Drainage -
Portage Rd.S.
Weaver prop-
erty subd.
Revised Plan
"THAT the application for a Barbershop License
from Nicola Cuviello, 2689 Drummond Road be
approved and license granted."
Carried.
13. Allan
Bates
14.' Allan
Kei~han
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Owner's
License from Richard Drew, 1659 Lombard Ave.
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
Salvage
- ~ - -- Yards.
: . . . · ,-C~... .~.! ._ ....
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License fromPercy J. Brisson b~ approved
and license granted."
Carried.
'!THAT the application for aM aster Electrician
License from George L. Turner, 2030 Carlton
Ave. be approved and license granted."
Carried.
Applications for Salvage Licenses from Jerry Sembay and Steve
Rise, Ks!at Road near Bcavcrdamc Road, and F. W. Reid, !207
Kalar Road, were tabled to permit further consideration in
respect to both applications° This action was taken after a
Kovacs
Property.
Sewer
Rental
report from Chief Constable J. L. Cunningham advised that
the yards of Reid and Greenspan were being maintained in a
deplorable condition. The other yard operated by Sembay and
Kiss was found to be satisfactory. Members of Council
expressed dissatisfaction in respect to the manner in which
salvage yards generally were being maintained and asked the
Solicitor to study our By-law to determine if it can be made
more stringent. Members also complained that trucks going
to the salvage yards were responsible for litter on the roads
and suggested that some arrangements might be made to require
that all salvage trucks have their loads covered by a tar-
paulin to prevent the paper and other materials from blowing
off the truck and littering the roads. In the meantime, the
Clerk was instructed to write to the operators of the yards
referred to and advise that Council is dissatisfied as to the
manner the yards are being maintained.
Mr. S. G. Miles of 885 Portage Road N. was present at the
meeting and complained that the drainage in his ar~a was
being affected because of blocked culverts. The Engineer
was. requested to investigate the matter and report to Council.
An amended plan of the Weaver property being subdivided by
Mr. Kleinstein was submitted by the Engineer. He advised
that some difficulty was being experienced with this plan as
the result of changes being requested by the Dept. of Planning
& Development and Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. The
plan he now submitted was satisfactory to the Planning Board
and would be approved by them.
15. Bates
Allan
"THAT the revised plan of subdivision of
part of Twp. Lots 151, 158, 172 as submitted
by R. Blake Erwin, OLS, and dated April
~I20th, 1959, be not disapproved, subject to
the usual conditions."
Carried.
Mr. Bill Aaams spoke on behalf of a group which had purchased
the Kovacs property, being part Twp. Lots 171 and 162 on
McLeod Road Just East of the Queen Elizabeth Way. He advised
that his group would like to make application to have part of
the property re-zoned to permit the construction of a large
motel which they estimate will cost between $500,000. and
$1,000,000. They would like to re-register a plan of the
land not required for motel purposes. The new plan would pro-
v~de for smaller lots than the original plan. Members of
Council indicated that they were interested in securing more
Commercial assessment and suggested that an application for
re-zoningbe made to the Planning Board. The amended plan
could not be considered until a submission showing the pro-
posed plan was received. Mr. Adams thanked the Council and
stated he would make arrangements to apply to have a part of
the property re-zoned and would submit a plan for a new sub-
division,
16. Allan
Keighan
"THAT we authorize the Reeve and Clerk to
sign the sewer rental dated April 16th,
1959 of Julius Klein respectingLot 42,
Plan 107 in the amount of $15.51 per year
commencing June 1st, '1959."
Carried.
.."= !~'~;"~'~'///'Sidewalk 17. Allan
].L . [,~/~![ · Complaint Bates "THAT the complaint received from Mr. George
._ ~ ~I+~.. E. Doane re: sidewalk, be received and
"=.' · ';? +.' ! Council investigate same on their next tour
.... ~ . of the Towns p
:. ~;~. Carried.
Niag .Parks
Commission.
Meeting
with N.P.C.
Soap Box
A letter from the Hon. Charles Daley, Chairman of the Niagara
Parks Commission was received in reply to our communication
relative to the proposed purchase of Oak Hall and adjacent land
by the Niagara Parks Commission. He indicated that his state-
ment in the Niagara Falls Evening Review as of April 15th sets
out the policy of the ConEnission but advised that it was the
intention of the Con~nission to work in co-operation and good
will with the Township of Stamford. After Mr. Daley's letter
was rend the follewin~ resolution was submitted and passed:
18. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to request and
arrange a meeting of Council with the Chairman
of the Park Commission, Mr. Chas. Daley, and
possibly include the Park Commission, to
discuss further Council's protest of the
loss of taxes which could result with the
purchase of Oak Hall by the Commission,
also thank Mr. Palsy for acknowledgoment
of our letter of April 10th."
Carried.
19 · Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Council grant the Optimist Club per-
mission to block off Drummond Road between
the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday,
June 13th or 20th for the purpose of con-
ducting their annual soap box derby."
Carried.
Com~,mica-
tions Filed.
Fire Report
Berzins '
Do~s.
..' Wm.Hol~ak.
Sewage
pisposal P~ant
The ,following communications were received and ordered filed:
1. Combined 1958 fire report as submitted by the 3 fire chiefs.
2. A letter from the Solicitor advising that she had artended
the Allanburg Police Court and prosecuted a claim under the Dog
Tax and Cattle~ Sheep, and Poultry Protection Act against Mr.
Berztns respecting damage of sheep owned by Mr~ Alvie Wilson
allegedly caused by Mr. Berzins' dogs. She advised that the
Magistrate ordered that the animals be destroyed at Mr.Berzins"
expense on or before April 21st next.
3. Copy of a letter Miss LaMarsh had forwarded to Wm.HolJak
in connection with the damages to Garner Road resulting from
his action in blocking the natural watercourse. The letter
indicated that the cost to repair the road would be $2252.59.
4. Letter from Broderick & Burnett concerning the proposed
location of a sewage disposal plant opposite the former Glasg~
property on the Welland River was ordered filed, and the
Engineer is to reply and point out that the Solicitors or
· their clients are confused ~s to the proposed location of
the tank, : .
Niag.Regional
Development
Assoc.
Health Unit
Report
Items
Tabled.
Hydro
Property.
Laneway at
~iamonte Cro
By-law 2374
Delduca to
unnamed
purchaser.
By-law 2373.
,
By-law 2372.
~y-law 2375.
5. Letter from the Niagara Regional Development Association
enclosing 1959 requisition in the amount of $855.00. It
was ordered that this account be placed on the next finance.
6. Director's monthly report for March, 1959 was received
from the Welland & District Health Unit.
The followinR items were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from the Niagara District Airport Development
Committee enclosing a copy of a proposed Commission Agree-
ment relative to the establishment of an Airport Committee.
It was ordered that the Agreement be referred to!the Solicitor
for study and report.
2. Letter from the H.E.P.C. advising that it had some surplus
property in Pt. Twp. Lot 56 available for sale. The letter
was in response to the communication from the Township ~sking
if some arrangement could be made to use part of this ~roperty
for park purposes. The Hydro letter stated if the Township
is interested in purchasing the property they would go into
the matter further, otherwise it was their intention to
advertise the property for sale. The Clerk was requested to
arrange a meeting with the representatives of the Property
Department in order that this and other matters could be
fully discussed.
3. The petition from the residents of Biamonte Crescent re:
opening of laneway between Biamonte Crescent and Valley
Way was tabled for another week to permit the Engineer to
determine the ownership of the property affected.
20. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2374, 1959. A By-law to provide
for the borrowing of money pending sale of
debentures." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
21. Allan
Bates
22. Bates
Allan
23. Allan
Bates
24 · Allan
MacBain
"THAT we recommend approval to the Niagara
Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board of
a transfer of Pt. Twp.-Lot 210 from Angelo
P. Delduca to a purchaser unnamed. The
property to be cnnveyed having a frontage
on Montrose Road of 100 feet by a depth of
210.39 feet, and is shown edged in red on
Plan dated April 13th, 1959 prepared by N.
J. Sunstrum, OLS. This approval is granted
on condition that taxeson the property be
paid in full to December 31st, 1959."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2373, 1959. A By-law to ~rohibit
the fouling of highwa s and bridges.' Read
,a first,secgnd, and t~ird ,time and passed.
"BY-LAW Noo 2372, 1959. A By-law to,amend"
b
B -law No. 2367, 1959° sing a by-law to f~x
t~e salaries & allowances of the Statutory
Officials and other employees not being mem-
.bars of the National Union of Public Employ-
=ees - Local No.=425." Read a firs~, second
and third-time and'passed. '~'
ApriZ 1959 between River Realty.Develop,'msnt
Washrooms in
A.G.Bridge
Park.
Spring Road
Inspection.
Traffic
Matters.
3805 Lundy's
Lane Ditch.
On.Traffic
Conf.Convent.
Brewers
~arehouse
p~rking on
St.John St.
Water
Condition
Adjourn.
April 20,1959.
25. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Engineer be instructed to invite
tenders for plumbing for washrooms in the
A. G. Bridge park."
Carried~
The Reeve advised that the annual spring road inspection would
take place on Saturday, April 25th. He also advised that
arrangements had been completed with the Chamber of Commerce
to meet with their Industrial and Tourist Committees at the
Township Hall on Thursday, April 23rd at 4 p.m.
Councillor Bates, Chairman of the Traffic Committee recommended
approval of the following traffic matters:
1. Letter from Kaspar Shankula relative to the condition of
the ditch in front of his property at 3805 Lundy's Lane. This
matter to be referred to the Department of Highways since the
property fronts on Highway No. 20 which comes under the control
of the Department.
2. He advised that a letter from the Ontario Traffic Conference
announced the annual Convention would take place May 27th,28th,
and 29th at Sudbury. He recon~nended that the Engineer and a
member of the Police Department be authorized to attend.
3. He advised concerning a plan prepared by the Brewers
Warehousing Company Ltd. to provide better parking at the
Brewers Retail Store situated at the comer of Lundy's Lane
and Royal Manor Drive. He informed Council that the new arrange.
ment should alleviate to a considerable extent the parking prob-
lem resulting from the operations at this building. He requested
that the residents who signed a petition protesting against this
condition last year. be advised of the remedial action that is
to be taken.
4. As a result of study of parking conditions on St.Peter
Avenue and St.John Street, the Traffic Committee suggested
that a by-law be prepared to prohibit parsing on the West side
of St.Peter Ave. between Thorold Stone Road and Colborne Street
and on the North side of St.John Street between Portage Road
and St.Peter Avenue, and on the South side of St.John Street
between St.James Avenue and St.Peter Avenue. Council approved
of the report and the necessary-action to be taken to implement
the recommendations.
Deputy-Reeve Keighan advised he had received several complaints
=egarding the condition of the water in the Stamford Centre
· area. The Engineer advised that the water had been affected
by the new watermsinbeing constructed on Dorchester Road. He
expected that the condition would clear up in the near future
and informed Council that there was no reasqn for alarm.
26. MacBain
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Thursday,
April 23rd at 4 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour
No. 3 5
.Present
(Council)
CofC
Industrial
Committee
Officials.
Purpose.
, APt.23,1959.
Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was held in Committee on
April 23rd, 1959 at 4:00 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
G. H. Bates
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
D. Murie, Manager, Chamber of Commerce,
W.R.Sootheran,Chairman, Industrial Committee,
C.J.Olsen,Chairman, Tourist Committee,
Arden MacDonald,Member,industrial Committee,
F.D.Fremlin, Member, Industrial Committee,
F.S.Barclay, Member, Industrial Committee,
C. H. Eidt, Twp. Engineer,
M. L. Adams, Deputy Clerk
Reeve Mitchelson advised that this meeting resulted from-the
request of the Executive Committee of the Chamber qf C~nmetce
respecting the condition set up with the industrial grant for
the year 1959. He stated that the three councils at a joint
meeting agreed that an interpretative survey should be made
by the Committee and that'the type of survey to be made was
expressed to the Industrial Committee.
Mr. MacDonald stated that the 1959 industrial grant had a
string attached to it and the Committee is unable to plan any
work until they know what amount of money is available from
the municipal grants. He stated that the main difference
appears to be on the type of ,survey to be made.
Councillor Bates stated that the Council is interested in an
interpretative survey not a physical survey. He advised that
the matter~ of planning has been a difficult one to report to
the public. Thi$ year the Industrial Committee requested an
increase in the grant and an interpretative survey seemed, to
be a solution to the problem. He suggested that Stamford should
contact Deacon, Arnett & Murray to determine if a report on
planning is included in the merger report and what the cost
of same would be. He s~ated that in 1959 we have a new basis
of calculation'of grants between the three municipalities using
the hospital formula. He suggested that the total budget of
the Industrial Committee be guaranteed at $4500.00 from Stam-
ford, and the cost of the planning report in the merger report
of Deacon, Arnett & Murray should be applied on the grant.
Reeve Mitchelson suggested that a resolution to this effect
would be considered at the Road Inspection Meeting of Council
on April 25th and Stamford would advise the Industrial Committee
of its action as well as the reply of Deacon, Arnett & Murray
regarding a report on planning to be ~nc.luded in the merger
report°
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour P .M.
Deputy-Clerk.
No. 36
Presen..t.
Purpo~
Grant to
Iudustr.
Committee
Grant
Ro~d
InsD ec t ion
Adjourn.
Apt.25,1959.
No.37
Preseut
Mtnute_.~s
Road Inspection - Saturday, April 25th, 1959 at 10:30 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Fuel
Dealers
The meeting was called to permit members of Council to partici-
pate in the annual spring road inspection tour.
Prior to proceeding on the inspection trip a short meeting was
held at the Township Hall to consider the matter of the current
grant to the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Reeve explained that the Council had a meeting with the
Industrial Committee of the Chamber on Thursday, April 23rd and
tentative agreement had been reached in respect to the inter-
-pretative survey requested by Council. It was suggested that
a partial payment of the grant be made at this time until
arrangements are completed to have the survey undertaken.
After discussion of the matter the following resolution was
passed:
Hawker &
Pedlars
1, Bates
MacBain
"THAT the Chamber of Commerce Industrial
Committee be informed that Council will
guarantee a grant of $450Q.for the year
1959 and the balance set up in our Budget
be allocated for the purpose of an indus?
trial survey and any balance remaining will
be paid over to the committee when arrange-
ments to undertake this survey are completed,ll~,
Public
~ara~e.
Carried.
The Council meeting then adjourned and the members of Council
with the Engineer .proceeded on the road inspection· A list
of streets to be e~nmined had been set up by the Engineer and
all streets on the agenda were visited during the day.
The meeting concluded at 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Ad3ourned,
HOUr P .M. .F
Reeve
A Regular Meeting of COuncil was held on April 27th, 1959 at
7:30 p .m.
1. MacBain
Bates
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held April
20th & 23rd, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Used Car
Lots.
Use o,f
P_aar~s.
Restrictions
in Parks,.
Plr~blng at
; A.C.Bridge
· Park.
Bates
MacBain
"THAT the applications for Fuel Dealer
Licenses from the following be approved
· and licenses granted:
Fred Eastland Coal Co., 249 Park Street,
W.J.Ball Coal Co., 551 Victoria Ave.,
Moore-McCleary Ltd., Thorold,
St.Catharines Fuel Oils, St.Catharines,
A.Zimmerman Bldrs.Supplies, 474 First Ave.,
John Meats Coal Co., 601 Erie Ave.,
St.Catharines Growers Co-op.Ltd., St.Davids,
Champion Oil Co., 272 Victoria Ave.,
Booth Petroleum Ltd., 1934 Victoria Ave."
Carried.
Ketghan
Bates
"THAT the applications for Hawker & Pe~.lar
Licenses from the following be approv~d,and
licenses granted: ~
John Hamilton, Wonder Bakeries Ltd., 268
Plymouth Road, Welland,
Canada Bread Company, Toronto."
Carried.
Keighan
Ba~es
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from John Fenner, 516 Portage Rd.N.
be not approved, and that the applicant
be advised'that it is contrary to our
zoning by-law."
Carried.
During the discussion of the previous resolution,members of
Council suggested that some operators of service stations in
the Township were making a practice of using their premises
for selling used cars. The Clerk was instructed to have a
survey made by the Plumbing Inspector to determine the opera-
tors who are v,iolating our by-laws and restrictions.
5, Bates
MacBain
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to invite
applications up to Saturday, May 9th for
the use of baseball facilities in parks
owned or controlled by the Township."
Carried.
In reply to a question raised by Councillor MacBain, the
Solicitor reported that the Council had the power to pass
by-laws for the use, regulation~ p.rotection and government
of the parks in the Township, In the report she asked for
specific instructions regarding the use of parks if Council
desired the preparation of a regulatory by-law. Members of
Council expressed the thought that restrictions should be set
up to prohibit baseball, golf, and certain games in the
smaller parks. Councillor MacBain agreed to study the
matter and requested the Clerk to secure copies of regulations
governing parks from other municipalities,
6, MacBain
Keighan
· Heating for the instal. lation of lumbing
at the A. G. Bride ark for $82%.00
accepted, being t~e ~owest tender received."
Carried.
· !'! =~' "' ' Allan .='- "THAT the request of Mr. E. Hicks for removal
~ right-of-way
Russell St. be referred to the Dept. of
Highways since it is on Highway property,
and that the request for tree removal of
Welland 8. Bates
Securities MacBain
to HEPC
Dedicate 9. MacBain
Block A, Keighan
Plan 208.
Local Improve- 10. Keighan
ment Notice Allan
By-law 11. Bates
2376. Allan
Communications
Filed:
Snow Crews
PlannlnK Bd._
Committee of
Ad_{ustment
Mr. J. Ross, 2404Maltland Ave., and Mr.
G. Basile of 2370 Dm~mmond Road, be put over
to next year's tree removal programme since
the money budgeted for this purpose in 1959
has be~n spent."
Carried.
"THAT we recommend approval to the Niagara Falh
& Suburban Area Planning Board of a transfer
of Pt. Twp. Lots 190 and 194 from Welland
Securities to the Hydro-Electric Power Commis-
sion of Ontario. The property being conveyed
has an area of approximately six acres and
is shown outlined in red on Plan of Survey N0,
203-8064 dated Jan. 23rd, 1959 and attached
to letter of Martin,Calvert,Bates & Sheppard
dated April 23rd, 1959. This approval is
granted on condition that taxes on the
property be paid in full to Dec. 31, 1959."
Carried.
"THAT Council dedicate for road purposes
Block '~", Plan No. 208 as requested by
Mr. Michael Prociuk, and advise him that
the Block "A" shown on Reg.Plan 216 cannot
be dedicated for road purposes until the
property to the west is subdivided."
Carried,
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to place a
notice in the Niagara Falls Evening Revi~{
that no local improvement applications'will
be considered by Council after May 9th,
1959."
Carried.
"BY-IAW No. 2376, 1959. A By-law to amend
By-law No. 1592 (1952). as amended by
By-laws numbered 1743 (1953), 1779 .(1953),
2000 (1955), and 2146 (1957)." Read a
· first, second and third time and passed.
The following communications from the meeting were ordered
filed:
1. Letter from the Southminster United Church thanking the
snow crows for their assistance in keeping Margaret Street
open. during two snow Storms,
2. Minutes of Planning Board mee~i~ held April 3rd.
3. Notice of a meeting of the Committee of Adjustment to
be held May 5th at 4 p.m. in the Township Hall to consider
an application for minor variances by Gerald L, Hadley of
3087 Cambridge Street.
polish Union
Banquet.
Interest
Rate
Rabies
Out-patients
Items
Tabled.
Proposed
Carlesso Subd.
Grant for
Ambulance.
Helmbrecht -
Beyerle
Transfer
Accounting
System.
Asst .Bldg.
Inspector..
Subdivision
Poli~Yt _
Power Commission relative to their right-of-way through the
former Mitchell property now owned by Carl Young within
Township Lots 79, 88 and 97.
5. Invitation from the Polish National Union, Branch No.12
to attend a banquet to be held on May 9th.
6. Letter from the Imperial Bank of Canada advising that
the interest rate of Township borrowing has been increased
~ of 1% to 5%% per annum.
~. Letter from the Dept. of Agriculture advising that
County Councils could pass by-laws to reimburse owners of
livestock. dying from rabies. If the County passes the
required by-law, the owners would be reimbursed on the basis
of a 20% grant from the County, 40% from the Provincial
Government and 40% from the Federal Government.
8. Letter from the County of Welland advising that it would
not assume financial responsibility for out-patients of
general hospitals.
The followinR items were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from the Department of Planning & Development re:
proposed subdivisiQn of property owned by Albert Cariesso.
2. Letter from Hunt's Ambulance Service inquiring about the
decision of Council to increase the grant for this service.
3. Letter from Broderick & Burnerr requesting approval of
a transfer of Part Twp. Lot 36 from Albert & Ernest Helmbrecht
to Ernest B~yerle was tabled to permit the Engineer to examine
the proposal in;view of the fact that the property being
transferred will be subdivided into five lots. The Engineer
indicated that a road running north from Riall Street might
be required in this district and he will keep this in mind
when the matter is considered.
4j The question of mechanized accounting system for the
Township was considered and after discussion the Reeve
appointed the following committee to consider estimates
and report back to Council: R. W. Daws, Treasurer, C.H.Eidt,
Engineer, D. E. Taylor, Auditor, Reeve E. E. Mitchelson,
Councillor Bates, Clerk, A. C. Huggins.
5. The matter of appointing an assistant building inspector
was discussed and agreed upon. The Reeve, Councillor Bates,
the Building Inspector, and the Clerk, were appointed a
committee to drawup qualifications we require an applicant
to have and to determine the matter of salary. When these
questions are settled it is expected that Council will call
for applications for the po, sition.
6. Determination of policy governing the registration of
subdivisions in such a way that they can be absorbed into
our economy and our assessment r~tio as between residential
and industrial & commercial can be maintained a= a level
deemed advisable.
,j
Report on 7. It was agreed that the Clerk should contact the Officials
Ambulance of the City of Niagara Falls to determine the action tak n in
Grant. respect to increasing the ambulance grant. Deputy-Reeve
Keighan will bring in a report on this matter to Council at
Meeting of
Joint
ComiCtees.
Adiourn.
Apt.27,1959.
the next zegular meeting.
8. The Clerk was requested to make arrangements for a
meeting of the joint committees appointed by the Councils of
Niagara Falls, Chippaws, and Stamford to consider the form
of recognition which will be granted to championship teams
of this area.
No. 38
12. Allan
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
May 4th at 7:30 p.m. or at the call of
the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Present
Hour: 10: 40 P .M.
Clerk
Purpose
A Special Meeting of Council was held Thursday, April 30th,
1959 at 5 p.m.
HeatinK By-law
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
J. N. Allah'~ CoUncillor
G. H. Bates Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
BldK.Permit
The purpose of the meeting was to receive a report from the
Building Inspector on his recent attendance at the Building
inspector's Convention in Vancouver. Mr. Bradley gave a
report on his attendance at the conventlop with particular
emphasis on the fact that the National Building Code for
Canada was nearing completion and it was expected that the
Code would be available in 1960.
Board of
Avveal.
A short discussion too~ place in respect to the proposed
heating by-law for the Township and it was decided that the
By-law should not he finally approved until more information
is secured. "
The Reeve presented a letter from John B. Hopkins wherein a
statement was made that the Township had given a permit to
Donald P. Ross and his wife Flora A. RoSs in December, 1954
or January, 1955. According~ot~letter.the permit was
granted for a building on the westerly 85 feet of Lot 112,
Plan 75, which is located on the East side Of the dead end
of King Avenue· Mr. Hopkins argued that if a permit was
granted for this lot that he should be granted a permit to
build on Lots 107 to 111 inclusive, Plan 75, 'fronting on
Arthur Streets since both p~operties had been filled with
stone excavation supplied by the Hydroo It was ordered that
the letter be placed on the agenda for the next Council
meeting.
The Building Inspector advised that he would like to see
the Board of Appeal brought up to strength in order that
appeals from his decisionscould be roperl~ made to some
appropriate body~ Members of counts agree~ to give
Bd. of
Appeal Contd
Apt.30,1959.
No.39
present
Minutes
Finance
Roads
Relief
R__~sume
Service
~t~tlon~
consideration to the appointment of representatives to
the Board.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour
Reeve
P eM.
Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, May 4th,
1959 at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G- H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve .-,
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Bates
Allan
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
April 25th and 27th, 1959 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
Keighan
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
Keighan
Bates
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts
dated May 1st, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
ing to\$7,360.30.''
Carried.
Keighan
Bates·
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts
dated May 1st, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to\$878.98.''
Carried·
Keighan
Bates
Keighan
Bates
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated May 1st, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to\$160,663.45.''
Carried,
"THAT Council arise and resume the
business of Council."
Carried.
Allan
Ba~es "THAT the applications for Se~Ice Station
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Frank Palko 2053 Thorold Road,
J~es Nichoils, 1014 D~ond Road."
Carried.
Salvage Yard
Hawker &
pedlar
Taxi Owner
Taxi Drivers
Salvage Yards
Salvage Truck8
~ldg.Permits
Laughlin
Subdivision
8. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Salvage Yard
License from Jerry Sembay & Steve Kiss,
Kalar Rd. be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
9. Allan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar
Mamm's
License from y Bread Company,
Hamilton, be approved and license granted."
Carried.
18. Allan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Owner's
License-from William J. Williston, 1652
Main Street be approved and license granted."
Carried.
11. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the applications for Taxi-cab. Driver's
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Robert Frechette, Niagara Falls,
Fred R. Stuart, 1782 Byng Avenue,"
Carried.
The Reeve reported that a committee of Councillor MacBain and
himself had discussed the operation of two salvage yards with
the operators, the operators being Fred W. Reid and Morris
Greenspan. They both had agreed to clean the yards up in a
manner satisfactory Uo our Council and Police Department. It
was decided that the Reid application for license would be
held up until a satisfactory report was received from the
Police Department. The Greenspan license had been granted
earlier in the year and a report will be,received from the
Police Department in respect to this yard as well.
Considerable discussion took place concerning paper and other
debris being blown off trucks and littering the sides of
roads and private properties. It was cnnsidered that By-law
No. 2373 recently passed by Council was sufficient to take
care of refuse being placed on Township roads, but the
Solicitor was requested to prepare a by-lawwhich would
authorize the Council to demand that private residents clean
up their yards within a reasonable time, o= be subject to
penalties.
Bates
MacBain
"THAT we accept the Building Inspector's
report for building permits issued during
the month of April, 1959 in the amount of
$406,900.00."
Garried.
Mr. Grant G. Murray and Mr. Sidney Stalberg, both of Toronto,
artended the meeting in respect to the proposed subdivision
owned by Mrs. Dorothy M. Laughlin within Part Twp. Lot 37,
and being comprised of 168 lots. Mr. Murray advised that he
Laughlin
Subdivision
Cont'd
Sidewalks in
Reg.Plan 176
Resignation
of Mr.Book
Accept
Resignation
By-law 2380.
BY~law 2377.
was acting as Solicitor for Mrs. Laughlin and arrangements
had now been completed to secure mortgage funds to develop
the property, from the British Mortgage & Trust Company in
Stratford. The original proposal for development was sub-
mitted to Council in the fall of 1956, but due to the fact
that mortgage monies were not available at that time, the
Iproposal to subdivide was deferred. In view of the fact that
mortgage monies were available now, Mr. Murray asked if
Council would be favourable to having a subdivision registered
and development proceeded with. The Reeve advised Mr. Murray
that this subdivision would have to be considered as a new
subdivision in view of the fact that such a long delay had
taken place since it was originally presented to the Council.
He stated that the Council would not be able to approve of
any further subdivisions until such time as a policy had been
formulated in respect to approval of further subdivisions.
It is expected that such a policy will be developed this year
and' further information in respect to this matter should be
available in about one month's time. Mr. Murray thanked ~he
Council and advised that he would like to knew as~soon as
possible if Council would approve of the registration of this
subdivision in view of the fact that the mortgage funds will
only be available for a fixed period of time.
Mr. Wm. Laur addressed the Council and stated he was represent-'.,-"i
ing his wife, Thelma Laur who signed a bond guaranteeing the
cost of sidewalks for Reg. Plan 176. He expressed objection
to paying for sidewalks on McMicking Street and Gore Street
because sidewalks would probably not be constructed for some
time. The Reeve suggested that bonds of a type approved by
the Council could be purchased and assigned to the Township
and held by us until such time as the sidewalks were con-
strutted. The bonds would be earning interest, and the
interest, of course, would be remitted to the owners. Mr.
Laur advised that this system was more acceptable and arrange-
ments would be made to supply cash payment for the lots
ironring on St.AndrewAvenue and bonds for the remaining lots
fronting on McMicking Street and Gore Street.
Mr. J. A. Book submitted his resignation from the Committee
of Adjustment to take effect June 15th, 1959. His resignation
was.necessary due to the fact that he is moving to Scarborough
Township at the end of June°
13. Bates
Allan "THAT the resignation of Mr. Book from the
Committee of Adjustment be accepted with
regret and that he be thanked for the
" services-rendered."
Carried.
14. Keighan
MacBain
15. Alian
Bates
"BY-LAW No. 2380. A By-law to authorize the
execution of an Agreement dated the 20th
April, 1959between River Realty Development
Ltd. and the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2377. A By-law to authorize the
e~ecution of an E~s~ent A~ree~ent dated the
27th day of April, 1959 between Kleincap
Construction Limited, the Corporation of the
Township of S~amford~ and J. ond Oeor
~y-law 2379.
Items Tabled
Wilson water-
main.
Fireworks
Display
River Realty
to Niagara
presbytery
United Church
Joint Meeting
Climenhage
Subdivision
Access Road
to Q.E.Way
Air Port
Heating By-law
16. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-lAW No. 2379. A By-law to appoint a
member on the Corporation's Committee of
Adjustment." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
The following items were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from Albert Waters and Nell Wilson requesting per-
mission to construct a private 1~" watermain on Dorchester
Road from the main to their properties.
2. Letter from George Cullen of 3040 Brookfield Avenue
requesting permission to set off fireworks on May 18th or
23rd at the Township park in the vicinity of his residence.
It was decided that the Solicitor should prepare a by-law to
permit fireworks displays being conducted on Township parks.
Such a by-law to be ready for the next meeting of Council.
3. Letter from the River Realty Development Limited
requested permission to transfer certain property to the
Niagara presbytery United Church Extension Council. This
request is to be studied further
authorities are to be advised of
Church property.
and the United Church
our requirements concerning
4. Letter from the City Clerk of Niagara Falls re:
Joint Meeting of the Councils of Chippawa, Stamford, and
Niagara Falls to consider the entire question of taxation
on Provincial and Hydro properties. It was agreed to accept
an invitation to the meeting proposed by the City Council
and it was suggested that the meeting take place on Wednesday,
May 20th at 7:30 p.m.
5. Letter from the Department of Planning & Development
submitting a proposed plan of subdivision of property owned
by J. A. Climenhage Development.Ltd. comprised of 139 lots,
one school site and one church site, being located within
Part Twp. Lot 96, and Block "D", Reg. Plan 876. It was de-
cided that action could not be taken in respect to this pro-
posed subdivision until such time as our policy in respect
to future subdivisions has been formulated.
6. Letter from Miss J. V. LaMarsh respecting an agreement
between River Realty Development Ltd. and the Department
of Highways in regard to Township approval for an access
road to the Queen Elizabeth Way running along'the East side
of the Highway in the property located within the Town and
Country development. The letter and By-law No. 2381 were
tabled to permit the proposal being checked with the overall
plan suggested by the Department of Highways relative to
service roads.
7. Letters from the Niagara District Air Port Development
Committee and the Solicitor, concerning an agreement respect-
ing the operation of a district Airport at St.Catharines.
The Clerk was requested to have representatives of the
Airport Committee attend the Committee meeting of Gouncil
to be held Monday, May llth at 7:00 p.m.
8. The proposed Heating By-law for the Township of Stam-
ford was tabled pendin~ a~ra~k~men~u fo~ discu~ulon beix~
made by our Bulldir~ Inspector.
Twp.Insurance
Items Filed:
Convention at
Welland.
Cadet
Inspection.
Local Branch
of Mental Health
League.
Power Comm.Act
& Assessment
Act.
Air Pollution
Control Branch
Solicitor's
~eports.
Sheep Loss
Recovery of
Sidewalk costs
Sidewalk costs
3 Plan 176.
Speed Signs
o_nMontrose Rd.
9. Letter from Collins & Elsley re: survey of Township
insurance. Copies of the survey were given to Council and
the Chairman of Finance will make a definite recommendation
in respect to insurance at the next regular meeting.
The following communications were received and ordered filed
with the action indicated:
1. Letter from the Welland County Municipal Association
re: Annual Convention to be held May 6th and 7th in Welland.
The appropriate officials of the Township were authorized
to attend.
2. Letter from the Stamford Collegiate Institute advised
that the Cadet Inspection would take place on Friday, May 8th,
and invited members.of Council to attend. Reeve Mitchelson
will be in attendance.
3. Letter from the Stamford Women's Institute advised-that
a nucleous meeting would be held at the Y.W.C.A. b~ilding '
on Culp Street, Tuesday, May 12th to determine if a local
branch of the Mental Health League should be'organized in the
Greater Niagara Area. Reeve Mitchelson agreed to have some
representatives of Council attend the meeting being called.
4. Letter from the City Clerk of Kingston requesting infor-
mation on a suggestion of the City of Woodstock to petition
the Provincial Government to amend the Power Commission Act
and the Assessment Act to permit municipalities to assess
Hydro properties. The Clerk was instructed to reply to this
letter and supply the information requested.
5. Letter from the Director of the Air Pollution Control
Branch of the Department of Health advised Reeve Mitchelson
that he and-two members of his staff plan to call at Stamford
on Thursday, May 7th. The Reeve advised Council that he had
suggested that the Director meet with him on May llth at
3:30 p.m. and meet with Council later on at their regular
meeting s~heduled for that day.
6. Letters from the Solicitor reporting the following
matters:
(a) Wilson Sheep Loss.
(b) Service on the Mira Construction Company and the
partners relative to a recovery of sidewalk costs in the
amount of $1,339.21.
(c) Progress relative to recovery~ of sidewalk costs,
Keg. Plan 176.
17. Keighan
MacBain
"T}LAT speed limit signs be placed on
Montrose Road - North and South of Lundy's
Lane by the Engineering Dept., and that
the Stamford Police be advised to place a
check on motorists who it has been suggested
by Township residents are speeding on this
,Road."
Carried,
; ,. , ~r , i Ad]ourn
~ blay 4, 1959 ·
Present
Committee
Meeting
with Niagara
District Air-
port Officials
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
May llth at 7 p.m. unless sooner called
by the Reeve."
Carried.
MeetingAdjourned.
'~'/'~ /~ Re
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on May llth,
7:30 p .m.
Hor 10:17 P.M.
Clerk
1959 at ;
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
G. H. Bates Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
The Council met in committee at 7:00 p.m. with Mr. Donald J.
Forgie, Chairman of the Niagara District Airport Development
Committee to discuss the proposed agreement which the Committee
had drawn up with the objective of setting up a Niagara dis-
trict airport to serve the municipalities in this area. In
response to questions asked by members of Council, Mr. Forgie
advised that the present airport and facilities should be worth
approximately $2,000,000.00. Of this amount the Federal Govern-
ment has contributed approximately three-quarters of a million
dollars. This figure would include additional land required
for runways being negotiated for at the present time. Mr.
Forgie explained that the airport was now equipped with a
light beacon, recreation hall, hanger, self-contained water
system, lighting system, radar beacon, and other facilities.
It is hoped that plans will be completed with an airlines
company to provide reasonable service in ~he near future. Pro-
viding reasonable service in the past was difficult in view of
the fact that the airport was not equipped with light beacons
and radar beacons. He advised that the estimated 1959 budget
in the amount of $11,541.53 should be adequate since the total
budget in 1958 was approximately that amount. This amount
could be raised from the municipalities by a levy of 6.88¢ per
capita. This levy would mean a payment from Stamford of
$1,958.28. He advised that all municipalities in this area
with the exceptions noted hereunder had indicated that the
agreement was satisfactory and that the Council of each muni-
cipality was favourable to entering into the agreement: Town-
ships of Louth, Thorold and Stamford, and the City of Niagara
Falls. Mr. Forgie was thanked for attending the meeting and
supplying the information requested. It was decided to dis-
cuss the proposal further in open COuncil duringthe'regular
meeting.
Minute~
Fuel Dealmrs
1. Bates
Keighan
2. Bates
Keighan
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
April 30th and May 4th, 1959 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Fuel Dealer
Licenses from the followinS be approved
and licenses granted: .....
Fuel Dealers
0nt ' d
Service 3. Bates
Stations Keighan
Public Garages 4. Allan
Keighan
~Victualling 5. Keighan
! Allan
;Public Hall 6.
Taxi 7 ·
Drivers '
taxi Owner 8 ·
Gunning Oil Ltd., 1470 Drummond Road,
W.L. Houck Coal Co., 1893 Main Street."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Service Station
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
W.Leach & D.Smith, 2676 Dorchester Road,
Gunning 0il Ltd,, Cot.Portage Rd.& Stanley Ave.,
Gunning Oil Ltd., 1470 Drummond Road,
Gunning Oil Ltd., Cot. Garner & McLeod Roads,
W. North, Corner Drummond & Dixon,
James D. Jones, 5624 Lundy's Ln. at Beechwood."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from A. Sapieha, 2410. Drummond Road
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Victualling
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Harry Manson, 3611 Lundy's Lane (restaurant),
Anne Gray, 31 Stanley Avenue (restaurant),
J.W.Meadows, 206 Portage Rd.N. (refreshment),
J.W.Meadows, 5 Portage Rd.N., (refreshment),
Falls Pharmacy, 2671 Drummond Rd.(refreshment),
Mrs.Helen Hedden, 477 Portage Rd.N.(refresh.),
Fry's Pharmacy, 2303 Lundy's Lane (refreshment).
Carried.
Allan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Public Hall
License from St.John The Evangelist Church,
580 Fortage Kd.N. be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
Allan
Bates
"THAT the applications for Taxi-cab Driver's
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Henry McIvor, 2136 Sidney Street,
Roland Dow, 323 Queen Street."
Carried.
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Owner's
License from Richard Friesman, 3712 Badger
Road be approved and license granted."
Carried.
River Realty
to Sop.School
Modern Sleep
to Unnamed
purchaser.
Electric ians
· ! Black to
Comer _.
Uses of
Parks~
9. Bates
Allan
"THAT Council recommend approval to the
Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board of transfers of land by River Realty
Development and/or Coates Estate, to the
Separate School Board and D. Chapman, as
per sketch submitted and subject to all
the usual conditions & sub3 ect also to
surveyor's descriptions and whiteprints
be included in final deed."
Carried.
!0. Keighan
Bates
"THAT we recommend approval to the Niagara
Falls & Suburban Area planning Board of a
transfer of property from Modern Sleep
Limited to a purchaser unnamed. The prop-
erty to be transferred is shown as Lots
'~" and "B" on Plan of Survey prepared by
N.J.Sunstrum dated May 4th, 1959. Both
lots have an area of 7500 square feet, with
frontages on Portage Road of 50 feet each.
This approval is granted on condition that
taxes be paid in full to December 31st,
1959 on the property this transfer is being
taken from."
Carried.
Three electricians were present in the Hall and requested infor-
mation in respect to their applications for Journeyman Elec-
tricians L~censes. They were advised that a committee of
the Counci s of Niagara Falls and Stamford were studying cer-
tain features in connection with both by-laws and 'that all
applications were being tabled until the problems in connec-
tion with the by-law were clarified. It was indicated that a
notice would appear in the Press concerning the date that
Council would deal with the applications.
11. Allan
Bates
"THAT we recommend approval to the Niagara
Falls & Suburban Area planning Board of a
transfer of Part Twp. Lot 164 from Mr. &'
Mrs. James Black to Mr. & Mrs. Morris L.
Comer. The property to be conveyed has a
frontage of 50 feet on the East side of
Garner Road by a depth of 130 feet. This
approval is granted on condition that
taxes on the property the parcel is being
taken from are paid in full to December
31st, 1959."'
Carried.
12. MacBath
Keighan
"THAT the Solicitor be requested to prepare
a by-law prohibiting the playing of golf
in all Township parks and prohibiting the
playing of football, rugby, baseball, soft-
ball and hardball in the neighbourhood parks
in the following areas; and the following
registered plans - 83, 121, 111, 75, 109,
%%8, 103, !54; 163~ 182 and 189."
Carried.
Support
Air0ort ·
Addition to
Falls View
Fire Hall.
~ Twp. Insurance
Report.
insurance
~endcr Form
After some discussion, members of Council indicated that a
modern airport in this municipality would be in the public
interest, particularly for industrial representatives, and
finally, the following resolution was presented and passed:
13.. Keighan
Allan
"THAT Council support the formation of The
Niagara District Airport, and agree to
participate in accordance with the proposed
agreement submitted, providing that the
other Municipalities do likewise."
Carried.
14. Allan
Bates
"THAT we authorize the Engineer to call for
tenders for the construction of an addition
to the Falls View Fire Hall in accordance
with the plans and specifications approved
by the Fire Committee and this Council.
Tenders to be in the hands of the'Clerk on
or before Monday, May 25th, 1959 at 2 p.m.
It is understood that the lowest or any
tender will not necessarily be accepted."
Carried.
Councillor G. Bates gave a complete report in connection with
the Township insurance. He advised members of Council con-
cerningthe present coverage and recommended changes to provide
better and more effective coverage. He stated that if his
recommendations were carried out, the overall insurance coverage
for the Township would be improved and our premium costs would
sho~ a reduction. The reduction in cost would be attributable
to carrying'one automobile insurance policy on all Township
vehicles which would include those operated by the Fire,Police
and general Township Departments. Formerly, separate policies
existed for each Department and as a result the premiums were
higher.
15. Bates
Allan
"THAT the following recommendations of
Collins and Elsley Insurance Brokers for the
Township be approved:
1. Buildings to be insured at replacement
cost estimated at $278,650.00.
2. Combine"Automobile Insurance carried by
the Tcwnship in one policy. This would "-
include Fire, Police and Township vehicles.
3. Provide accident policy coverage for
members of Council.
~4. Arrange for an unearned premium endorsement
at cost of $9.50 for 3 years.
5. Arrange for Malicious Damage Endorsement
at estimated cost of $125.00.
6. Accept recommendation re: Burglary Insurance.
7. Arrange for Boiler Insurance in Twp.
buildings in accordance with recommendations
of Insurance Brokers."
Carried.
Engineer presented an amended fo_~m in respect
The Solicitor and
to instructions to bidders, specifications, conditions, etc.,
pertaining to sidewalk construction and repairs.
By-law 2382
By-law 2383.
By-law 2384
By-law 2378
Fireworks
16. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT Council approve amended instructions
to bidders, specifications, conditions and
forms of tender pertaining to sidm~alk
construction & repair as submitted by our
Solicitor and Engineer."
Carried.
17. MacBain
Bates
18. Keighan
Allan
19. MacBain
Keighan
20. Allan
Bates
21. Keighan
Allan
22. Bates
Allan
"BY-lAW No. 2381, 1959. A By-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
dated the llth day of May, A.D. 1959,
between River Realty Development Limited,
Her Majesty The Queen, represented by the
Minister of Highways for the Province of
Ontario, and the Corporation of the Twp.
of Stamford." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2382, 1959. A By-law to dedi-
cate as a portion of Balmoral Avenue
Block "A", according to Registered Plan
208." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2383, 1959. A By-law to amend
By-law No. 2371 (1959)." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2384, 1959. A By-la~ to prohibit
the use of certain lands and structures for
dumping or disposing of ~arbage, refuse or
domestic or industrial waste and to pro-
vide for the inspection of such lands."
Read a first, second an~ third time and
passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2378, 1959. A By-law to authOr-
ize the execution of an agreement between
the Corporation of the Township of Stamford
and The National Union of Public Employees -
Local No. 425." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
"THAT George Cullen on behalf of the ratepayers
of Brookfield & Clare.Crescent Area be per-
mitted to set off fireworks on the evening
of May 18th, 1959 weather'permitting and
in case of inclement weather on May 23rd,
1959, and that use of the Township park in
the area be permitted subject to the terms
of the relevant by-law & subject to the
control & supervision of Chief Dyer, also
Secord LandOwners' Assoc. & Lundy's Lane
Volunteer Fire Dept."
Carried.
] By-law No. 2385 ·
!l
Asst .Building
Inspector.
Items Tabled.
Parking on
No. 8 Highway
TITaxi Drivers
Horse Stable.
Property Transfer
Biamonte Crescent
Traffic COnference. a~
23. Allan
Bates
24. Bates
Allan
"BY-lAW No. 2385, 1959. A By-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
between Arthur Waters, Thelma Waters,
Neil Wilson and Shirley Wilson and The
Corporation of the Tovmship of Stamford
dated the llth day of May, 1959." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
"THAT the Clerk be instructed to advertise
for the position of Assistant Building
Inspector at a salary range of $3500 -
$4000. per annum, depending upon exper-
ience. Applicants to have a wide
experience in the building trades."
Carried.
The following communications on the Agenda were~ orderea
tabled:
1. Letter from the Department of Highways re: complaint
concerning parking on Highway No. 8 opposite the Cup
Restaurant. The letter is being referred to the Solicitor
for consideration.
2. Letter from-Chief Constable Cunningham recommending
that the age limit for applicants for taxi driver's
licenses should be 20 or 21 years or over. The Solicitor
was requested to prepare an amending by-law to provide
that the operators should be 21 years of age or over.
3. Letter from G. Stacharuk, 1110 Shirley Ave.complaining
in connection with the operation of a horse stable at
the rear of property at 1091 Portage Road. The Clerk was
asked to discuss the alleged operation with the owner of
the property and report to Council.
4. Property Transfer from Helmbrecht to Beyerle. The
property fronts on Riall Street. The Clerk was requested
.to discuss the transfer with the owners and proposed pur-
chaser and advise them concerning the Township's require-
ments relative to a future road allowance.
5. Petition from residents of Biamonte Crescent to have
a laneway opened between Biamonte Crescent and Valley Way.
Ownership of the laneway must be determined before definite
action can be taken.
A letter from the Ontario Traffic Conference advised
· ~hat the annual Traffic Conferenc~ would be held at
'Sudbury on May 27th, 28th & 29th. Traffic training courses
will be held at the University of Western Ontario from
June 8th to 19th. The Clerk reported that the Chief Con-
stable had advised it would be impossible for members of
his Department to attend the training course. The members
of the Traffic Committee stated that they were unable to
attend the Conference. As a result of this information
the letter was ordered filed.
Control Branch
May 11,1959.
Present,
Reeve Mitchelson advised that he had met with Mr. C.M.Jephcott,
Director of the Air pollution Control Branch on Thursday,
May 7th. He advised that the Department of Health in con-
junction with the New York State Air pollution Control Board
is undertaking a joint survey of the Niagara frontier area.
The survey will be made during the months of June, July &
August and the Department will require the co-operation of the
Township officials in respect to some of the information
required. It was agreed that the officials should co-operate
with the representatives of the Department of Health during
the time the survey was being made.
25. Allan
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again
Tuesday, May 19th at 7:30 p.m. unless
sooner called by the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adj ourned ·
Reeve
Hour 11: 00 A .M.
Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was held on Saturday, May 16th,
1959, at 9:30 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J.N..Allan Councillor
G. H. Bates Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
HeatinE By-law
The first item on the agenda was a discussion with Mr. Ryall,
Heating Inspector for the City of Windsor,. in respect to the
operation of a Heating By-law in that City. Mro Ryall and
Mr. Gilbert of Windsor artended the meeting at the inv~tation
of Mr. A. J. Bradley our Building Inspector. They were
vited to attend the meeting in order that type "B" vents
used for gas heating could he discussed in detail. Mr. Ryall
advised that type "B" vents are not permitted in new houses
being constructed in Windsor. In all cases their byrlaw
demands a type "A" masonry chimney. The only Heviation from
this practice is in the case of auxiliary units far removed
from masonry chimneys in older buildings, such as utility
rooms, etc. In such cases the type "B" vent is permitted but
the main heating plant must be vented by a masonry chimney.
It was mentioned that there are the following types of chimneys:
1. Type "A" Masonry.
2. Type "A" metallic vent (Metal Asbestos Vent).
3. Type "B" vent for gas use only.
Of the above ty]~es of chimneys Mr. Ryall stated that the Type
"A" masonry chimney was the only chimney suitable for all
types of heating units. The type "B" vent could only be used
for gas heat and the type "A" metallic vent was not suitable
under certain conditions. He advised that the by-law in
Windsor' had been drawn up after a great deal of study and con-
sideration. It provided excellent protect . ..t- , , ion for the residents
Heating
Cont'd.
Seats at
A.G.Bridge
Park.
Fireworks
Survey of
Garages.
l'Report.
! -
[
Petitions
Adjourn°
May 16,1959.
of their City and they were not having too much difficulty
in the administration of the by-law. He recommended that
the same type of by-law be considered in our case and
strongly suggested that type "B" vents should not be per-
mitted unless it be as an auxiliary unit to a main system.
The Reeve and members of Council expressed the thanks of
Stamford to the two Windsor representatives for attending
the meeting and discussing the heating problem with us.
After the representatives left, the Clerk was requested to
refer a report of a type "B" vent installation at the home
of James Dawe on O'Neil Street to the Building Inspector.
1. MacBain
Bates
"THAT an extra row of seats be added
to A.G.Bridge Park Bleachers at a cost
of $363.96, and that Knight-Bolton Co.
Ltd. be employed to do the work as.per
their letter of May 15th, 1959." ."
Carried.
2. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the residents of Wilson Crescent be
granted permission to hold a combined
fireworks display on Monday evening
May 18th in the Playground adjacent to
Wilson Crescent."
Carried.
The Plumbing Inspector made a report in respect to a survey
he had completed on garages and service stations operating
in the Township of Stamford. He advised that of 29 service
stations inspected he had found that only 7 had secured their
1959 licenses. Of the 31 public garages in the Twp. 9 had
secured their licenses. He recommended that licenses be not
granted to the operators of stations at the following loca-
tions until their premises were cleaned up:
1. Corner Thorold Stone Road & Montrose Road.
.2. 1181 Drummond Road.
3. 4236 Beaverdams Road.
3. Keighan
Allan
"THAT Council accept the report of the
Inspector of premises re: Service
Stations & Garage Licenses, and the
operation & condition of same; and that
his recommendations be carried out."
Carried.
Council considered petitions for sidewalk, curb and curb
faced sidewalks which had been presented. Costs of the
various works were submitted by the Engineer and the Clerk
reported on the sufficiency of the signatures on the
petitions.
The various petitions were considered-until 12:40 at which
time the meeting adjourned.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on May 19th, 1959. commen- ~ Garag, es
cing .at 5:00 p.m. _ ~ .Cont d
Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Deputy. Reeve'Keighan,Councillors 'Allan, !j
MacBainand Bates.
Requests for local improvement construction for the year 1959
were considered in respect to certain water and sewermain
works. Costs to construct the works petitioned for were
submitted by the Engineer, and the Clerk reported on the
sufficiency of the signatures on the various petitions.
At 6:30 p.m. Council adjourned for lunch and re-convened at
7:30 p.m. in open Council.
1. Keighan
Allan
,t
Fuel Dealer 2'... Allan
Bates
3 · Keighan
MacBain
Victualling 4. MacBain
Bates
Service 5 · Keighan
_Stations Allan
Public Garages 6. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held
May llth, 1959 be adopted as printed.."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Fuel Dealer
License from Aldo & Muratori Fuels Ltd.,
~1200 Montrose Rd. be approved and
license granted."
Carried.
Columbia
1 Squires
J
~I Jackson
, Property
'i
"THAT the application for a Barbershop
License from Sam Anzovino, 2178 Dunn
Street be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Victualling
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Rachel Jackson, 1985 North St. (Grocery)
Norma Cornell, 3174 .Drummond Rd. "
George Hartold, 1501 Drummond Rd. "
Marie & D.Manella, Stamf.Green Shopping
, Plaza (Restaurant)
Louis Ferencz, 3280 Lundy's Lane (ReStauran~.~
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Service Station.
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Ron Cloutier & D.J,Arnott, 523 Drummond
Fred Kemp, Q.E.Way & Mountain Road,
Messrs, Lococo & Repa, 1201 Drummond Rd.
E. S.Daniels, Corner Katar & Thorold Rds.,
E.Kalcic, 1105 St.Paul Avenue."
Carried.
Location of
Utilities
"THAT the applications for Public Garage
Licenses from the following be approved
& licenses granted:
A. E. Fisher, 1788 Gienhoh. e Ave.,
Hubert Bateman, 2820 Drummond Rd.,
Carmen & Wm. Nagy, 3600 Lundy's Lane,
Norman Fiatlie, 2161 Thor.old Road,
6. continued..,
Report
Extension to
Carrier
Service
Joint Me~ting
6.(Continued)
Ken White, 2095 Dunn Street,
P. G. Smith, 3572 Lundy's Lane,
Jerry Dmyterko, 2033 Thorold Stone Rd.,
Lundy's Ln. Car Market,N.Falls Ltd.,
2300 Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
The Reeve welcomed Mr. Ed. Gulliver and 9 young boys called
the Columbia Squires to the meeting as observers. He com-
plimented the group on their initiative in attending a
civic council meeting.
Mr. W. P. Jackson addressed the Council in respect to a
request of his wife.for permission to divide their property
within Twp. Lot 26 into 2 parcels each having a frontage of
43 feet by a depth of 125 feet. The frontage and area of
the two parcels does not conform to the general zoning by-law.
It was decided to table the request until such time as the
Clerk can bring in a complete detailed report on t~e appli-
cation together with the frontages and areas"of adjacent
properties.
A report from the Township Engineer dated May 19th outlined
proposed layouts for location of utilities on streets within
the Township of Stamford. The report indicated that the
Provincial Gas Co. and the Bell Telephone Co. are generally
in accord with the layout but recommend the setting up of a
co-ordinating committee which would be empowered to deal with
all matters relative to the location of utilities on Township
streets. Members of Council expressed approval of the pro-
posed layout and a co-ordinating committee, and the follow-
ing resolution was passed:
"THAT the report of the Engineer re:
location of Utilities on ~p. streets
be approved and the reconmmended
committee be appointed consisting of the
Reeve, the Engineer, and representatives
from the various Utilities involved."
Carried.
7. Bates
Allan
A letter from Post Master Carl Lang advised that an extensive
extension to the letter carrier delivery service would be
effective on June 1st, 1959. The particular areas which
would receive better service were outlined in a form entitled
appendix "A" attached to Mr. Lang's letter of May 19th. The
Reeve.expressed satisfaction with the improved services and
requested the Clerk to extend our thanks to the Post Master
for arranging the service.
A letter from the Clerk of the Township of Willoughby was
received inviting representatives to a Joint meeting of the
Councils of municipalities fronting on the Niagara River
to be held at the Willoughby Township Hall, Sodom Road, May
28th, 1959 at 8:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to
formulate some action of a combined nature of the municipal-
ities affected by the Niagara Parks Commissions to bri~lg
pressure to bear on the Ontario Government to secure pay-
ment of full taxes on Park lands.
It was decided that
Keighan would represent
the Council at this meeting°
Tenders for
Report from
Joint Cor~n.
Subdivision
in Cherry-
wood Acres
8. Allan ] portage N.
Keighan ~
."TItAT we authorize the Engineer to call
for tenders for sidewalk repairs, local
improvement sidewalks, curb faced side-
walks and curb construction; and cash
sidewalks, curb faced sidewalks and curb
construction. These to be in the hands
of the Clerk on or before Monday, 1st of
june, 1959 at 2 p.m."
Carried.
Reeve Mitchelson and Councillor MacBain presented a report of
the Joint Committee setup by the three Greater Niagara Area
Municipalities for the purpose of establishing some suitable
recognition for outstanding achievements by residents of the
Greater Niagara Area. The report outlining the proposal of the
Committee in detail was dated May 14th and signed by Alderman
George Martin, Chairman.
9. MacBain'
Keighan
-"THAT this Council do adopt the recon~nen-
dations of the joint committee of the
three Councils regarding recognition of
residents of this area for outstanding
achievements."
~ Carried.
Mr. James Climenhage addressed the Council in respect to the
subdivision of the balance of his property in the Cherrywood
Acres section comprised of approximately 175 lots. He remind-
e~ Council that a propose~ ~lan had 'been subn~tted
but 'had be~ tabled pending .the 'establishment of a
policy of future development of n~ subdivisions~ He advised
that he had approximately 38 lots left in the registered part
of this area and expressed some concern that unless he was
permitted to register a subdivision of further lots he would
be required to cease his activities in the not too distant
future. He suggested that his application for a subdivision
of the balance of his property might be ~rocessed to the point
where an agreement could be prepared later on when the policy
was declared. He admitted this would mean giving tentative
approval to the plan but final approval would not he granted
until such time as an agreement was prepared, signed, and
final approval by the Township relayed to the Department. The
Solicitor will be asked for an opinion in respect to giving
tentative approval of this and other plans in view-of our pro-
posal to set up new regulations dealing with registration of
future subdivisions. Mr. Climenhage mentioned that the Engin-
eer had asked him to install lateral sewermains to his proposed
subdivision fronting on Dorchester Road. He said he was
willing to comply with the request but'would like to obtain
some idea as to when the Council might permit the registration
of the new subdivision. The Reeve advised him that the
Council was concerned about the assessment ratio as between
commercial-industrial and residential properties. He stated
that the members thought it advisable to keep the ratio at
approximately the same level we have at the present time. To
do this it would be necessary to establish regulations to
determine the number of lots in new subdivisions our assess-
ment can take and retain the same assessment ratio. He men-
rioned that Council would endeavour to determine the formula
within the next few weeks and advised that the matter would
have a high priority on future Council agendas.
Joint Committee
Recommendations
Ainlay to
Brown
By-law 2389.
~ By-law 2388
~='By la 2386.
· ' W
Signs in
Playgrounds
Bates
Allan
11. MacBain
Keighan.
12. Bates
MacBain
13. Keighan
Allan
14. Allan
Bates
15. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Dept. of Highways be requested'
to erect a sign prohibiting parking in
front of Mrs. A. E. McKenzie's driveway
on Portage Road and that the provisions
of our by-law in this regard be referred
to the Department of Highways."
Carried.
"THAT we recommend approval to the
Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board of a transfer of Pt. Twp. Lot 95
to Mr. J. H. Ainlay from Harold M. L.
'Brown. The property to be conveyed has
a frontage of approx. 62 feet on the
north side of Althea Street and is shown
on sketch attached to letter from"
Griffiths,.Sharpe & Clement dated May'
13th, 1959. This approval iS granted on
condition that the taxes on the property
this parcel is being taken from are paid
in full to Dec. 31st, 1959, and that an
undertaking be given by the vendor and
purchaser to the effect that the building
on the said lands be demolished and
removed on or before July 1st, 1959."
Carried.
"BY-LAW NO. 2389, 1959. A By-law for
requiring and regulating the filling up,
cleaning up and clearing of any grounds,
yards or vacant lots within the Township
of Stamford." Read a first, second and
third time and passed°
"BY-LAW No. 2388, 1959. A By-law to
amend By-law 2193 (1957)." Read a
first, second.and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2386, 1959. A By-law to
authorize Niagara Cut Stone Limited to
occupy a portion of the road allowance
between the Tow~aship of Stamford and the
Town of Thorold." Read a first,second
and third time and passed.
"THAT the Engineer be instructed to
erect inthe playgrounds hereinafter set
out a sign which shall read as follows:
"No playing of golf, hardball, or soft-
ball permitted in this park." See
Schedule '~" hereto attached,"
Carried.
Schedule "A"
Items Tabled:
Schedule "A" to Resolution 15:
1. That parcel of land bounded on the north by Morden Drive~
on the west by Portage Road, on the south by Arthur Street,
and on the east by Duke Street, as shown upon plan registered
as 75 for°the Township of Stamford.
2. That parcel shown as "Park Block B" as shown upon Plan
registered as 83 for the Township of Stamford.
3. That parcel shown as "public Park" upon Registered Plan
103 for the Township of Stamford.
4. Lots 101 and 102, according to Plan registered as 109 for
the Township of Stamford.
5. Lot 14, according to Plan registered as 111 for the Town-
ship of Stamford.
6. That parcel of land 30 feet by 150 feet laid out as a
public park, being part of Township Lot 140, lying to the
rear of Lots 2, 3 and 4, according to Plan registered as
118 for the Township of Stamford.
7. That parcel shown as "Park Block C" upon Registered Plan
121 for the Township of Stamford.
8. That parcel sh~n as "playground" upon Registered Plan
154 for the Township of Stamford.
9o That parcel shown as "Park" upon Registered Plan 163 for
the Township of Stamford.
!0. That parcel shown as "public Park" upon Registered Plan
182 for the Township of Stamford.
11. That parcel shown as "Public P~rk" upon Registered Plan
189~for the Township of Stamford.
The followinK items on the agenda were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from F. A. Branscombe re:
Subdivision.
2. Letter from F. A. Branscombe re:
3. Letter from F. A. Branscombe re:
Subdivision.
4. Letter from F. A. Branscombe re:
Subdivision.
5. Letter from City of Niagara Falls re: ~'uggested Meeting
of Greater Niagara Area Councils to discuss question of
· =axation relative to Provincial and Nydro properties.
6o Petition from residents on Biamonte Crescent re: Opening
of laneway between Biamonte Crescent and Valley Way.
7. Letter from Fo A. Branscombe re: proposed sale to Niagara
presbytery United Church Extension Council.
8. Letter from Alex Gill & Sons re: Part Lot 15, Plan 97s
Belmont Avenue.
9. Letter from Fraser & Fraser re: Property Transfer -
Bernard Brown to unnamed purchaser.
Proposed Foreman .
proposed Coates Subdivisi0~
Proposed Commercial
proposed Monroe
Ad ~ ourn.
May 19~ 1959.
No. 43
Present
Petitions
Access to
Q.E.Way.
May 21,1959.
No. 4~
rr__e_sent
16. Allan
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on
Monday, May 25th at 7:30 p.m. unless
sooner called by the Reeve."
Carried.
Meet ing Adj ourned.
Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was held Thursday, May
21st, 1959 at 4:00 p.m. ~
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
C ounc il lot
Councillor
Councillor.
Petitions for Local Improvements were further considered and
definite instructions were given in respect to having by-laws
prepared for the works approved. In considering the list
of petitions submitted it was determined that only essential
semiices should be approved in view of the Township's high
debenture debt. As a result of this thinking it was necessary
to disapprove many improvements requested.
A start was made on the submission of the Department of
Highways in respect to access control proposals suggested
for the Queen Elizabeth Way. The Department would like to
have a definite statement from the Township in respect to
the proposal submitted, not later than the end of May.
At 5:45 the meeting adjourned on the understanding that the
Highway matter would be again considered at a special meeting
called for Friday, May 22nd at 4 p.m.
Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was-held Friday, May 22nd,1959
at 4:00 p.m.
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
,G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the
Department of Highways proposal re: control of access to '~':.~~' !}'ii:i'i '"
the Queen Elizabeth Way and consider the question of certain ~
service roads alon~ this Highway. "['i2]i; )',,.;~7;'~
~ Mr.Thomas
~ Suggestions
Proposals to
· Dept.HiRhwaYs
Mr. Earl Thomas, Chairman of the Niagara Falls & Suburban
Area planning Board artended the meeting at our invitation.
The suggestions of the Department were considered carefully
and the following conclusions were reached:
1. That we agree with the closing of Warher Road.
2. That at Mountain Rd. we would like to see a fly-over and
some form of access either at Mountain Rd. or at Montrose Rd.
3. We do not like the idea of a service road through the
Town and Country subdivision.
4o Thorold Stone interchange remain as is.
5. Provision may be made for a future fly-over somewhere
between Thorold Stone Rd. and Lundy's Lane.
6. Discuss service road to the east of the Queen Elizabeth
Way from Thorold Stone Rd. to the circle.
7. Lundy's Lane interchange okay.
8. Provision of some. future fly-over between Lundy's Lane
and McLeod Road.
9. McLeod Rd. fly-over and access okay, with the exception
that the corner at the intersection of Montrose and McLeod
Roads should be rounded off.
~, MeetinJ~
22,1959.
~o 45
present
F
Minutes
The Clerk was requested to make arrangements to have a
joint meeting with the representatives of the Highways
Department, the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board, and the Township Council on Friday afternoon, May
29th at.l:30 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour
Reeve
Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on May 25th, 1959 at
,7:30 p.m. -
Allan
Bates
Finance 2. Keighan
Bates
10. We feel that as well as a service road on the east side
from McLeod Rd. to Chippawa Creek that there should be a
service road on the west side from McLeod Rd. to the Chippawa
Creek Rd. and that Kalar Rd. is too far west to provide good
access. ~G~eneral
11. We feel there should be a fly-over provided at the
Chippawa Creek Rd. to tie in with the c6unty road which goes
along the southern portion of the Township.
In connection with the branch of the Queen Elizabeth Way'
running into Niagara Falls it was decided that the following
matters should be discussed with the Department of Highways:
1. The proposal to eliminate the Dorchester-Road traffic
circle and that the highway be carried over the canal and
Do=chester Road be re-opened.
2. That we discuss with the Department 'of Highways the
matter of providing an interchange at Stanley Avenue. Also
their thinking in respect to the continuance of access at
Drummond Road.
3. It was also decided that the Niagara Falls & Suburban
Area Planning Board would discuss the matter of access and
egress to provide connections to Niagara Falls from the new
highway proposed between Queenston and St.Catharines.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reev~
Councillor'
Counciilor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
May 16th, 19th and,21st, 1959 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
Road
Relief 5.
Keighan
Bates
Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
Allan
~ 6. Allan
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn and go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated May 22nd, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to\$113,275.03."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
May 22rid, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
x$35,424.26."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts
dated May 22rid, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to~$6,755.24."
'Carried.
"Tl{AT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
. . Carried.
Ktster Road Mr. William Hunter of Kister Road appeared before Council and .**~..!.,:{, ~;.;! · i }
Area Cont'd
Mrs.Fiorina
Jackson
Property.
Gill property
on Belmont Ave.
Tenders for
Falls View Fire
Hall Addi. tion.
Public Garage
~]il~4~t' ~T4ti'l~T-~l";;~ c.e~: F.~ ~nad construction and the
this section of the Township. Reeve Mitchelson explained
that the time limit had expired respecting local improvemen~
petitions· The Engineer advised that sewer problem was
created because the present Sewer was not deep enough and
a very large area. drains into this sewer. He stated this
problem would be overcome within five year's time when the
treatment tank is constructed. He advised that road work
will be commenced during the summer months. The question
of?ditching to overcome some of the water problems was con-
sidered and the Engineer stated he would bring in a report
on this matter in two week's time. The Engineer was requested
to report on whether the lots could be cleaned up under the
by-law passed recently.
A spokesman appeared on behalf of Mrs. Artilia Fiorina of
141 Victoria Avenue who claimed that the taxes were too high
and she was unable to operate a slaughter house business at
this location to help pay the taxes· He stated that the
Council in past years had refused granting such a license
but Mrs. Fiorina had recently made improvements to the
buildings. Reeve Mitchelson suggested that an application
for a slaughter house license should be made and if the
location meets the requirements of the Health Inspector a
license may be granted.
Mr. William Jackson of North Street appeared before Council
respecting the division of an 86 foot lot on North Street
into two parcels each containing 43 feet frontage. The
Council decided that the number of 40 foot lots in the Town-
ship should be determined and a solution could be found to
· deal with the lots as a group not on an individual basis.
The Planning Board would be able to assist the Council to
determine a policy to deal with these lots. The Council
advised Mr. Jackson to contact the Clerk at a later date
regarding the decision of Council and the planning Board.
Several residents of Belmont Avenue appeared at the meeting
respecting the issuance of a building permit to Alex Gill
to build a home on Part Lot 15, Plan 97. The Building
Inspector stated that a building permit had not been refused
and if a building was constructed it would not be in line
with the existing buildings· The Council suggested that the
by-law should not be amended and this matter should be
referred to the Committee of Adjustment as the Committee has
the power to make a variance to a by-law. 'The Engineer
advised that the parcel in question contained approximately.
6500 square feet· The Reeve directed the Clerk to notify
Mr. Gill to submit an application to the Committee of
Adjustment.
i~_.'.. -,~ ~_.__- ~
Milk Vendors
Service
Station
V.L.A. to
purchaser
~" T~pewriter
!
The Engineer advised that the tenders for the addition to
the Falls View Fire Hall were opened at ·2:00 p.m. May 25th,
1959. He submitted a list of the tendeters and suggested
that this matter should be referred to the Fire Committee
in order they may make a reconm~endation to the Council.
River Realty
to United
Church.
7. MacBain
Bates
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from George Green, 2240 McLeod
Kd. be approved and iiuun~e g~anted."
Garried.
3 %
Bates
Allan
Allan
Bates
Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
Bates
Bates
Keighan
Allan
Bates
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Dell's Dairy, 2495 Orchard Ave.,
Borden Company, 1195 Magdalen St."
"THET the applications for Milk Vendors' ;-"' '~'. '! ' .~:::l. '-:.
· ,','i -.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab
Owner's License from John W. Lambier,
1681 Thorold Stone Rd. be approved
and license granted."
Carried.
.~?.
Carried. i, ~ ~"'
· ':" :!v'' ':
., J , ,'~ -': z
"TH&T the application for a Service
Station License from Gunning Oil L~.,
169 Stanley Ave. be approved ~nd
license granted.'i
Carried.
"T}~T we recommend approval to the
Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board of a transfer of Pt. ~. Lot
123 from Director, Veterans Land Act
to a purchaser unnamed. The property to
be conveyed is shown as Lots 4 & 5 on
sketch prepared by N. J. Sunstrum, O.L.S.
dated May 22nd, 1959~ and has a frontage
of 60 feet on Green Ave. This approval
is granted on condition that the taxes
on the property the parcel is being
taken from are paid in full to Dec.
31st, 1959, and also on the condition
that satisfactory arrangements are
made concerning the cost of existing
services & that the applicant pay in
cash the cost of sidewalks."
Carried.
"THAT an Olympia typewriter be purchased
for the Assessment Department at a net
price of $158.00 as per the recommen-
dations of the assessment office
supervisor."
Carried.
"THAT we recommend approval to the
Niagara'Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board of a transfer of Part Twp. Lot
80 from River Realty Development Ltd.
to the United Church Extension Council.
The property to be conveyed has an
area of 3.55 acres and is shown outlined
in red on plan dated b~y 21st, 1959
preparcd by R. J,. Matthews, O;L:S~ This
approval is granted on condition that
the taxes be paid in full to December
31st, 1959 on the property this parcel
is being taken from."
Carried,
By-law 2391 15~
14. Bates
Allan
Bates
Allan
By-123 2390 16. Keighan
Allan
2472 McLeod 17. Keighan
Road. MacBain
Fennet Car
Lot.
Breach of
By-law.
parking at
Ash &
Drummond
"THAT the Health Inspector be instructed to
inspect the stable of B. A. Glynn located
at the rear of 1091 portage Road South and
report to Council."
Carried.
Niagara Town
Line Road.
"BY-LAW No. 2391, 1959- A By-law to amend
By-law 1592 (1952) as amended by By-laws
1743 (1953) 1779 (1953) and 2000 (1955),
and to rescind By-law 2142 (1956), By-law
2146 (1957) and 2376 (1959)." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2390, 1959. A By-law to declare
the desirability of undertaking certain
works as a local improvement under the pro-
visions of The Local Improvement Act." Read
a first, second and third time and passed.
"THAT the Health Inspector investigate a
complaint of a Stamford resident that manure
is being stored and sold on the premises
knovm as 2472 McLeod Road in a Residential
area."
Carried.
A report dated Vmy 25th, 1959 from Chief Cunningham of the
Stamford Police Department was read in connection with the
operation of a used car lot at 516 Portage Road North by John
C. Fenner. Iti:was pointed out that this operation was being
carried on in a Commercial One zone which prohibits this type
of business. The report stated that Mr. Fennet was aware he
was operating without a license. After considerable discuss-
ion the following resolution was passed:
18. Bates
biacBain
"THAT the Chief Constable be instructed to
lay an information vs. John C. Farmer for
the breach of by-law as set forth in' the
Chief Constable's letter of May 25th, 1959."
'Carried.
19 · Ketghan
MacBain
!"T[~T the Police Dept. be requested to inves-
tigate a hazardous condition which is
created by cars and'trucks parking too
close to the intersection of Ash Street
on Drummond Road, obstructing the view of
motorists trying to enter Drummond Rd.
from Ash Street."
Carried.
The Engineer advised he had received a letter from R. Blake
Erwin, O.L.S. respecting the construction of the Niagara Town
Line Road by Niagara Township. The estimated cost of this
construction from No. 8 Highway to Melrose Drive is
· ' ~ $19,594,00 ~nd ~tam~n~d~ nhare wauld be fifty per cent of
this amount. The following resolution was passed in this
connection:
Niag.Town 20. MacBain
Line Road, Keighan
Items
Tabled
Ambulance
Service
Conserva-
tion Meeting
4th Section.
Cherrywood
Acres.
~roposed '
Subdivisions
Con~,ercial
Subdiv.
Sep.Sch0ol
~ Netget,
"THAT our Engineer inform the Niagara Twg.
Council by letter that we approve the pro-
posed construction on the Niagara Town Line
from No. 8 Highgay to Melrose Ave. this year
and that he remind the said Council of the
fact that we will expect them to join with
us next year to rebuild Niagara Tovm
Line from Melrose Ave. this year and that he
remind the said Council of the fact that we
will expect them to join with us next year to
rebuild Niagara To~nLine from bielrose Ave.
to Stanley Avenue."
Carried.
The following items on the agenda were
1. Report of Joint Committee re: ambulance service in the area.
Stamford's representative on the comnittee advised he wa~ not
prepared to make any recommendations to Council at the present
time, even though a report of the joint committee w~s submitted.
He stated that a recent article in the Municipal World states
that municipalities cannot make grants for ambulance service. In
view of this article he wishes to check this matter with the
municipal solicitor before the report is considered by Council.
2. Letter from the Department of Planning & Development regard-
ing the inaugural meeting of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation
Authority to be held at Prudhomme's Garden Centre, Vineland, on
June 18th, 1959 at 2 p.m. The Council is required to appoint
two members to this Authority. and they directed that the Clerk
determine if the representatives are to be members of Council or
non-members.
3. Letter. from J. A. Climenhage Development Limited re: Council's
approval of the fourth section of Cherrywood Acres. Miss LaMarsh
suggested that approval could be referred to as "settle the draft!*
plan" in lieu of the usual wording "be not disapproved". In view
of the fact that the present declaration of policy is to be
revised Miss LaMarsh advised the Council to table this application
and Council agreed to the Solicitor's suggestion.
4. Letters from River Realty Development Ltd. concerning the
following proposed subdivisions were tabled for the reasons
expressed in item 3 above: (a) Second Section of Town & Country
Estates Subdivision, (b) Foreman Subdivision, (c) Monroe
Subdivision.
5. Letter from River Realty Development Limited re: proposed
commercial subdivision. It was noted that our present Declaration
of Policy only dealt with residential subdivisions and when the
Declaration of Policy is revised it will contain regulations
dealing with residential and conmercial subdivisions.
6. Letter from Stamford Separate School Board advising Council
they have notified Deacon, An~ett & Murray that it is definitely
opposed to a merger of the Municipa].ities on the grounds that it
would seriously reduce their revenue!from Provincial grants.
Council ordered this matter tabled until the final report from
Deacon, Arnett & Murray is presented.
Loss of ;'
~ndustries
Out.Traffic
Conference.
Poll0
By-law No.
3072.
Leonard Ave.
parking.
., __
P.U.C.
Expenditures
petitions
Water
DrainaBe.
~he foliowinE items on the aRenda were ordered filed:.
1. Press Release dated May 20th, 1959 from the Honourable Kelso
Roberrs, Attorney General of Ontario, respecting the appoint-
ment of Magistrate J. L. Roberrs as Director of the Ontario
Municipal police College. The Council directed that the Clerk
send a letter of congratulations on behalf of Council members
to Magistrate Roberrs.
2. Letter from Joseph Vigna, Rec.Sec. of Local 505 United
Electrical, requesting Council to set up a committee to inves-
tigate the loss of industries leaving this area. The Council
members stated they had requested the Industrial Committee of
the Chamber of Commerce to have an interpretative survey made of
this area. They suggested that a representative from the Niagara
Falls Trades & Labour Council should be appointed to the Indus-
trial Committee. The Council directed the Clerk to forward a
copy of this letter to the Industrial Committee along with the
recommendation that a representative of the union be appointed
to the said committee.
3. Final Convention Notice of The Ontario Traffic Conference to
be held in Sudbury on May 27th to 29th inclusive. The Reeve
^ advised that a member of the Stamford Police Department will be
attending this conference.
4. Report for the month of April, 1959 from the Director of
the Welland & District Health Unit regarding vaccinations against No. 46
poliomyelitis.
5. Letter from the Clerk-Treasurer of the County of Welland
enclosing a copy of County By-law #3072 being a by-l~w to pro-
vide for partial compensation to owners of cattle, horses,goats~ Present
sheep and swine for losses suffered by rabies.
6. Letter from A. J. Stevens of 1699 Leonard Avenue respecting
the enforcing of the by-law to prohibit parking on certain por-
tions of Leonard Avenue. The Reeve advised that the by-law
must be approved by the Department of H~ghways before any signs Planning
may be erected or the by-law enforced. Board
7. Letter from Stamford Public Utilities Commission advising the
average capital expenditure for each of the next five years will
amount to $250,000.00 for the Electrical Department. The Reeve
advised he would secure more details on this matter at the next"
meeting of the Commission.
8. Letter from LaMarsh & LaMarsh respecting the action of City of
Council with petitions. Miss LaMarsh stated the Council has' N.Fall__~s
the right to permit or reject a petition but may not amend a
petition unless they initiate under Section 8 of The Local Dept. of
Improvement Act. Bighw~
9. Letter from A. F. Hiron of 444 Eton Crescent regarding drain'
age of water adjacent to his property. The Engineer advised
this problem would be solved when the area is built up and it
is not the responsibility of the Township as it is on private
property. He stated he would contact Mr. Hiron.
Miss LaMarsh advised she had received a letter from the Soli-
citor representingWilliam HolJak and they have denied liability
respecting the road damage. She suggested that another opinion
from an EnSineer be secured before taking any action on this
case, It was decided that an independent engineer rather than
may be t~e~. '
~,fence .
Councillor Keighan enquired if the westerly portion of the
To~mship fence at the rear of the Township Hall encpoached on
the property owned by Main Street business persons. The
Engineer advised that a piece of fence approximately 60 feet in
length is approximately 2 feet 10 inches over the line and this
fence will be moved during the month of June. Mr. Eidt stated
he advised the o~mers concerned, that the fence would be moved.
MeetinM
The Reeve called a special meeting on Saturday, blay 30th, 1959
at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the revision.. of the
Declaration of Policy.
Ad.iourn. 21. Bates
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
June 1st, or at the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
May 25,1959._ ,
Meeting Adjourned. "-
Hour P .M.
~/~'~ C~rk
A Joint meeting of the Municipal Council of the To~ship of
Stamford with the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board
Observe-.
ions,
and representatives of the Department of IIighways was held in
the Court Room of the Police A&~inistration Building.on May 29th,
1959 at 1:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
G. H. Bates Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor.
E. A. Thomas, Chairman,
C. Finlay, Member,
O. Zimmerman, Member,
J. White, Member,
Gee. Allen, Member,
D. Elsley, Member,
J. Philip, Secretary,
Planner, C. G. Dewson.
W. S. Orr, blanager,
S. Price, Engineer.
R. E. Richardson, District Engineer, Hamilton,
W. R. Kinnear, Liaison Location Engineer,
N. R. Ernesaks, Planning Project Engineer.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposal of the
Department to establish access control on that part of the
Queen Elizabeth Way within the Township of Stamford.
The Chairman of the Planning Board opened the meeting and asked
the Township Engineer to present the views of the T~nship. Mr.
Eidt then took over and with the use of maps made the following
obse~wations and recoumendations on behalf of the Council:
· !' ' ':"' Warner Kd. 1. Warnet Road intersection with the Queen Elizabeth Way.
'! ~l~''l~ '~ , Advised that the Township Council is in accord with the closing
uf, !, ~ ?~ of Warnet Road in view of the fact that it is a dangerous inter-
Mountain Rd.
~0~ &
Country
Subdivision
Thorold
Stone Rd.
Future Road
Lundy's Ln.
Future Road
McLeod Rd.
Service Rd.
Road from Mountain Road to Warner Road to provide service to the
residents residing west of the Queen Elizabeth Way.
2. Mountain Road intersection with the Queen Elizabeth Way.
It was indicated that Mountain Road is one of the Township~s main
East-West roads and that a fly over should be provided at this
point. It was pointed out that the Township has few East-west
roads and this particular road carries considerable amount of
traffic including truck traffic. It is considered that the fly
over at Mountain Road is a necessity and also that some form of
access should be made available to the Queen Elizabeth Way at
Mountain Road or Montrose Road.
3. Service Road through To~.m & Country Subdivision.
The Council of the Township object to a service road running
through this R-1 Subdivision. It was pointed out that such a
'road in a highly residential area would deteriorate the district.
4. Thorold Stone Road Interchange.
It was pointed out that this interchange is satisfactory in its
present state.
5. Fly over for Future Road somewhere between Thorold Stone Rd.
& Lundy's Lane.
'It was pointed out that the Township has an acute shortage of
East-west roads. In view of this situation we recommend that
provision be made to have a fly over at some point between Thorold
Stone Road and Lundy's Lane when amain East-west artery is
established.
6. Lundy's Lane Interchange.
This interchange is satisfactory in its,present state.
7. Fly over for'Future Road between Lundy's Lane and McLeod Rd.
Here again it was pointed out that the Township has few East-
west roads and that some provision should be made for a fly ,
over when an East-west artery is established between Lundy's Lane
& McLeod Road.
8. McLeod Road fly over and access.
It was indicated that the Township approves of a fly over and
access at this location. Our only recommendation would be to
eliminate the right angle turns at Montrose Road and McLeod Road.
It was suggested this could be done by carrying the~fly over
over property owned by the Township within Lot No. 1~7.
~, Service Road between McLeod Road and the Chippawa Creek Roadt
The provision of a service road on the West side of the Queen
Elizabeth Way via Kalar Road was not held practical. It is our
opinion that service roads should be established along both sides
of the Oueen Elizabeth Way from McLeod Road to the ChippawaCreek
Road. The establishment of service roads would materially assist
the Townehip in developing our industrial area. if such service
roads are provided the Township would agree to the closing of
h
the Welland Line Road at the Queen Elizabet Way.
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Fly Over 10. Fly Over at Chippawa Creek Road.
It is recommended that a fly over should be provided for the
Chippawa Creek Road in view of the fact that this road is now
controlled by the County of Welland and will provide access to
the industrial areas and improved traffic from Chippawa and
Stamford to Welland. It was agreed that if service roads along
both sides of the Oueen Elizabeth Way are provided from the
Chippawa Creek Road to McLeod Road that traffic could secure
access to the Queen Elizabeth Way at the McLeod Road Access.
Dorchester
Road.
Stanley
Avenue.
ll. Dorchester Road Traffic Circle.
It was pointed out that many accidents have taken place at this
point and it was suggested that the Queen Elizabeth Way be
carried over Dorchester Road and the Nydro Canal in such a way
as to eliminate the curves, and that Dorchester Road should be
connected to provide for through traffic.
12. Stanley Avenue Intersection. ,
The Department was asked if they have any plans for this
location.
Proposed
Highway -
Queenston
to St.Cath.
13. Mr. Thomas, Chairman of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area
Planning Board requested information in respect to plans in the
matter of access and egress to provide connections to Niagara
Falls from the new highway proposed between Queenston and
St.Catharines. He Stated that connections to Niagara Falls from
the new highway were vital to this area and requested that
arrangements be made to provide such a connection.
Considera-
tion of
SuRgestions
Mr. W. Kinnear, Location Liaison Engineer, for the
Department of Highways spoke on behalf of the Department and
advised that all suggestions made at this meeting would receive
the careful consideration of the Department. When conclusions
were determined the information would be relayed to the Council,
He stated that if the Council and the Planning Board or any other
authority object to the conclusions arrived at they would have
an opportunity to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board which
will be holding a hearing in connection with the matter some
time in August.
May 29,1959.
Reeve Mitchelson thanked the Highway representatives for
their attendance and adjourned the meeting.
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No. 47
Pr__esent
A Special Meeting of Council was held on Saturday, May 30th,
,~1959 at 9:30 a,m,
E. E. MitchelSon
' R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H, Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
sum of $400.00 to Mosler-Taylor Sales Ltd.
Machine."
Carried.
p~rpos~
A_ai ou m.
May 30,1959.
The meeting was called for the express purpose of considering
a submission by the River Realty Development Ltd. in respect to
the Township's requirements relative to the registration of new
subdivisions. The first part of the brief which was in two
sections was carefully considered by Council and certain con-
clusions reached. When the second part of the brief is con-
sidered our decisions will be set down and forwarded to all
subdividers.
The meeting. adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
present
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 1st,
7:00 p.m.
Eo E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
1959 at
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor,
Minutes v~ 1. Bates
Mac B a in
Victualling 2. Allan
Bates
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held May 22nd
and 25th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
-Carried.
Victualling 3. Allan
Bates
Clerk.
"THAT the applications for Victualling Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
C.S.Campbell, 2235 Drummond Road,
Ken Bush, Town & Country Plaza, Portage
Mr. & Mrs. J.DeForge & SonS, ].98i Dunn
Mrs. Helen Lows, 3230 Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Victualling Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Rainbow Dairies Ltd,, 414 portage Rd. S,,
Lorne Bestward, 2253 Lundy's Lane,
Ted Stelmasz}mski, 3273 Montrose Rd.,
Earl Hope, 2191 Thorold Rd.,
Louis Bolus, 2732 Portage Rd.
Joseph Rodgets, 1681 Thorold
E. Nic~ei, 29 Por~ag~ Ruad N."
Carried.
.: Barbershop 4.-
Milk Vendor ,' 5.
Keighan
Bates
MacBain
Keighan
Bowling "6. liacBain
Alley Keighan
Slaughter- '~ 7.
house.
MacBain
Keighan
Slaug'h~r- "' 8. Bates
houses. Keighan
Retail ~ 9. Allan
Me_~at. Bates
Service ~ 10. Bates
S ~at ions. A1 lan
Public ~\ 11. Keighan
Gara~ Bates
Public ~" 12.
Allan
Bates
.~e_~.,~nue~ ,,~ i3. Bates
Allan
"THAT the application for a Barbersbop License
from Walter Salach, 1078 St. Paul Ave. be
approved."
Carried.
"TPAT the applicatiom for a Milk Vendor License
from Rainbow Dairies Ltd., 414 Portage Kd. S.
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Bowling Alley
License from Biamonte Bros. & M. Swec, 3906
Lundy's Lane be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Slaughterhouse
License from Artilia Fiorina, 141 Victoria
Avenue be not approved."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Slaughterhouse
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
R. W. Glintz,. Kalar Rd.,
Alex Dawson, Dorchester Road."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Retail Meat License
from R. W. Glintz, Kalar Rd. be approved and
license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Service Station
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
A. Barnhart, 516 Portage Road North,
Erle Cotton,: 16 Portage Road South."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Garage License
from John Fenher, 2820 Drummond Road be granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Garage License
from Nicholas Poohack, 1181 Drummond Road be
approved and license ~e granted."
Carried.
25th, 1959 re: John Fenner be rescinded."
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,7: i 'i~ ' ,.i ~F Ba led ' ' properties
Fire Hall
Sidewalk
Tenders
Tenders for 1959 sidewalk construction were considered from
Chas. Kerrio Construction Co. and the Webster Construction Co.
In submitting a statement of the two tenders, he advised that
a third tender from Cashmore Construction Co. had not been
listed because it had been received 10 minutes past the
time advertised. Councillor MacBain expressed dis-satisfaction
with the charges suggested in the two tenders considered.
As Chairman of Sidewalks he recommended that the tenders be
not considered and that a new call be made for sidewalk con-
struction which would be advertised in papers outside the
immediate municipality. Deputy-Reeve Keighan and Councillors
G. Bates and J. N. Allan suggested that the matter be tabled
and the Engineer be requested to have a survey undertaken to
provide a comparison of sidewalk costs in other municipalities.
After Council agreed to this proposal the Engineer was requested
1
to have a survey taken from among the various loca 'm~nici--'
politics and submit a report at the next meeting. In the
meantime, the tenders received will be tabled.
Tenders.
15. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the sidewalk tenders as submitted be
tabled for one week to give the Engineer an
opportunity to check the area rates for
sidewalk construction to determine whether
or not the rates submitted are competetive."
Ayes: Keighan, Bates, Allan, Mitchelson.
Nayes: MacBain.
Carried.
Mrs.Kudric~
Opt.Club
Building
.Gravel Pit
Mrs. Annie Kudric addressed the,Council but due to language
difficulties she could not be understood. She was requested
to secure an interpretator and arrange'for suchan interpretator
to address the Council on her behalf.
Mr. A. J. Bradley, Building Inspector, reported he had examined
the plans of the Niagara Falls Optimist Club for a youth centre
to be located on property they arc leasing from the Township
the north-west intersection of Culp Street and Carleton Avenue.
~He advised that he was satisfied with the type of building pro-
posed. ltis only objection was to the one side yard which showed
a set-back ofonly 21 feet instead of 25 feet. It was thought
that the matter should be discussed with representatives of the
Optimists Club to see if the violation could be eliminated.
the event it can not be eliminated, it is probably a matter
that can be taken up with the Committee of Adjustmen. t-.
The Bldg.Inspector advised that a considerable amount of fill
~was being taken out of the old gravel pit located on the East
side of No. 8 Highway immediately west of Harvey Street. He
advised that he was concerned that the fill would deteriorate
adjacent property and mentioned that in his opinion such use
was prohibited'in our Zoning By-law. The Reeve asked the
Solicitor to consider this matter and bring in a report for
th~ next meeting..
Tender
Rysdale A
Sewer
Arthur St.,'~
Property
i~tems
Ta~bled
Ad in
Closing of
Stanley.
v\
Floodin~
Asst .Bldg.
inspector.
16. (Continued)
with the exception of the o~ner named in
paragraph (6) be notified to clean up their
properties pursuant to the relevant by-law."
Carried.
17~ Allan
Bates
"THAT we accept the recommendations of the
Fire Committee re: Tender for addition to
Falls View Fire Hall, these being the lowest
tenders in all cases."
Carried.
Mr. Leonard Dumoulin of 3641 Rysdale Street appeared before
Council and requested information as to the reason action had
not been taken to install a sewer system on Rysdale Street.
He was advised that the petition for the sewermain was not
sufficiently signed and that Council was not in a position to
initiate this work in view of the cost involved and the service
it would render. It was suggested that he approach Fhe adjacent
owners and see if it was possible to have the sewemnain con-
structed by cash pa~nents.
18. Keighan
Allan
"THAT we reply to the letter from Mr. John B.
Hopkins dated April 16th and advise him that
a building permit cannot be granted for his
property on the South side of Arthur Street
since it does not conform to subsection 3 of
Section 904 of the National Building Code."
Carried.
The following items were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Roads Commission
requesting drainage for a certain portion of Thorold Stone Road
lying within Twp. Lot 81. The Solicitor was asked to consider
the Drainage Act in respect to the letter from the Commission
and report at the next meeting.
2. Letter from the City Board of Health re: advertisement in
Souvenir Programme of Canadian Institute of Sanitary Inspectors.
The request was referred to the Chairman of Finance for a report.
3. Letter from Andrew M. Harris re: partial closing of Stanley
Avenue. The Clerk was instructed to secure additional informa-
tion in respect to the request.
4. Letter from Mr. Oscar McLeod of 3043 Stanley Ave. relative
to flooding conditions. This matter was referred to the
Engineer for a report.
5. Applications for the position of Assistant Bldg. Inspector
were tabled and a comuittee of Reeve Mitchelson, Councillor
Bates, Engineer Eidt, and the Bldg. Inspector, will review the
applications and make a reco~mnendation to Council.
19. Allan
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, June
8th at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the
Reeve."
Properties
16. Bates
Allan
"T|t~T the owners of all properties listed in
Carried. ,~ j:~l ."~ =~ 'ii ?.,
Meeting Adjourned. , ,/]; I'Z~ "'i ~ .i ~_ =
Clerk , ,:e, ~ ,,t, :,.."
,h, ,i , ' ...- : . : '.
~ ! 4-9. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 8th, 1959 at
L, "~:i'L. E.E. Mitchelson Reeve
J. Anan councinor
G. H. Bates Councillor
A.A.I.lac~ain Councillor
1. Allan
Bates
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held May
29th and May 30th and June 1st, 1959 be
adopted as printed."
Carried.
2. Keighan
MacBain
"TI{AT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts ."
Carried.
3. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
June 8th 1959 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting tok$553.75.''
Carried.
4. Keighan
Bates
"TI{AT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
June 8th, 1959 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to\$24,013.11.''
Carried.
Victualling
Licenses
(Continued)
Refreshment 9. Keighan
Vehicle Bates
eneral
Finance 6.
Public Garage 7.
J'. Vic.~ualling 8.
5. Keighan
Allan
MacBain
Bates
Bates
Allan
Allan
Bates
"TI~T the statement of General Accounts dated
June 5th, 1959 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to\$96,338.90.''
Carried.
"TI~T the Committee on Finance do now arise and
resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Tourist
Camps.
"T[~T the applications for Public Garage
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
W. V. Minor, 1877 Morrison Street,
C. E. Merritt, Montrose .Road,
Harold Edgar, 34 Portage Kd. South."
Carried.
Viceualling
PJblic Halls
"T[L~T the applications for Victualling Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
· ',~o~ t Champagne ~ Id~ Cam-bell, 4870 -~ ~dy's
Lane,
Biamonte Bros. & M. Swec, 3906 Lundy's Lane,
P. Ye~ich, 1410 Buchanan Ave.,
,, , .... continued
10. Bates
Allan
11. Allan
Bates
12. Bates
MacBain
John Nagy, 3104 Lundy's Lane,
Syd Levy, Kalar %d.,
Wnl. Ilamilton, Thorold Stone Rd.,
Schankula Ltd., 3805 Lundy's Lane,
Victor Takach, 234.5 I,undy's I,ane,
H.R. & E. johnson, 927 St. Paul Ave.,
Walt Janzen, 4511 Canboro Road,
E. S. Daniels, Corner Kalar & Thorold Roads."
Carried.
"TIL~T the application for a Refreshment Vehicle
License from Steve Olah, 214] Valley Way be
approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Tourist~Canlp
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Mr. & Mrs. A. Solose, 2609 Portage Rd. South,
A. Molnar, 3701 I.undy's lane,
Ernest Grant, 3939 Lundy's Lane,
Stanley Lessey, 3737 Lundy's Lane,
John Fedor, 3350 McLeod Road,
Wayside Motels Ltd., 1384 Kitchener St.,
Wayside Motels Ltd., 1450 Kitchener St.,
W. VanAlstine, 1442 Dixon St.,
Steve Vorkapich, 3611 Lundy's Lane,
Paul Nagy, 1554 Murray St.,
Mrs. C. M. Craig, 3034 Lundy's Lane,
Alex Nagy & Chester Nash, 2361 Buchanan Avenue,
Komaromi & Gould I.td., 2755 Portage Rd.South,
John Nagy, 310~ Lundy's Lane,
Peter Georgieff, 2463 Portage lld.,
Stamford Motel Ltd., 1334 Kitchener St.,
Pete Nykulak & Mike Kr~oruchko, 1544 1.lcLeod Rd.
Steve & Irene Toth~ 3797 Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Victualling (Refresh-
ment) Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
' Alex Nagy &'Chester Nash, 2361.Buchanan Ave.,
John Fedor, 3350 blcLeod Rd.,
Wayside Motels Ltd., 1384 Kitchener St.,
Komaromi & Gould Ltd., 2755 Portage Rd.S.,
Stamford Motel I,td., 1334 Kitc'hener St.,
Millers' Milk Bar, 2536 Thorold Rd.,
Montgomery's Drug Store, 315 Portage Rd.N."
Carried.
"TI~T the applications for Public llal] Licenses
from the following be approVed and licenses
granted:
Falls View }lose Brigade, 1836 Dunn St.,
Greendale School, 1504 Montrose Rd.,
t zincess Margaret School, 2624 Culp St., ~ ~ ,~-~;~:',:I..! J .~' _;
.;· -
Taxi 13. Keighan
Dr. ivers~. Bates
kysdale 14. Bates
Tress f ' Allan
Sidewalk
Tenders
James blorden School, 3112 Dorchester Rd.,
Falls View School, 1781 Dunn St.,
Martha Cullimore School, 845 St.Andrew Ave.,
princess Elizabeth School, 75]_ Dr~mond Rd,,
A. N. ~lyer Secondary School, 2338 O'Neil St.,
Stamford Collegiate, 1775 D~ummond Rd."
Tenders
Cont 'd
Carried.
"TI~T the applications for Taxi-cab Driver's
I.icenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Robert G. Chapman, ]190 Bridge st.,
B~ce T. Fraser, 1960 Dorchester Rd.,
Stanley Thompson, ].448 Hamilton St."
Carried.
"TI~AT the application of lilts. O]ga Rysdale for
approval of a transfer of Land in Twp. Lot
138 to Marvin Wilson be refused on the ground
that the area to be conveyed is less than
2 acres .
Carried.
1959 Sidewalk Tenders
Reeve Hitcheson commenced the sidewalk discussion by making a
statement relative to the practice of the Township Council in
calling for tenders for public works. I{e clearly indicated that
the tender of Cashmore Niagara Construction Co. had been disqual~fi
because it had not included evidence that a perfdrmance bond could
be secured, as well as being submitted 10 minutes late. After the
explanation was completed he called on the Tox~mhip Engineer to
present a report dated June 8th, 1959 which gave a summary of
sidewalk costs paid by the To~mship for the years 1956 to 1958
inclusive, as well as a statement of comparable rates ~qhich he
had secured from nine adjacent municipalities. In submitting the
report the Engineer advised that it was difficult to compare
sidewalk costs with other municipalities due to the different
typps of requirements and specifications. The Reeve then called
on Councillor MacBain and advised him that he could pursue his
argument concerning the tenders received last week. Mr. MacBain~
took the opportunity of discussing the matter by calling upon
Mr. A. L. Bianco, B.A., Sec.-Treas. of Morton Construction Co.
Ltd. and Morto-Mix. Mr. Bianco was referred to as an expert on
sidewalk construction because of his experience in constructinK
sidewalks in and around Hamilton. Councillor MacBain questioned
him at some length and during the discussion he indicated that
, a profit could be made on the low tender s~mitted by Cashmore
Niagara Construction Ltd. and that a satisfactory profit could
be made on the tender submitted by the Chas. Kerrto Construction
Co. However, he indicated that he ~as not familiar with local
conditions and stated that he understood his main duty in attend'
ing the Council meeting was to discuss the form of tender. Mr.
Jack Burnett appeared as the Solicitor for Cashmore Niagara Con-
struction Co. and answered several questions asked by Deputy-Recv~
Reighan. In response to questions of the Deputy-Reeve and
Councillor Bates, he a~uitted that Mrs. James Climenhage was a
~m~mh~r of the Firm of Castm~ore Niagara Construction Co. He stated
that the Cashmore tender had been submitted in good faith. The
Tender
Kerrio
Victoria
!,1otors
Mr.Bana_.______Er
~Jr.0gilvie
M__r._IIaid
Company now had a bond required by the Tox.znship and was still
prepared to undertake the sidewalk work at the prices ten~ered.
Mr. Carl Young of the R.C,Young Insurance Fin~ was present and
explained certain features in connection with bonds he bad
secured for the Finals tendering and also that the Fin~ of Cash-
more had advised him that they did not require a bond since they
had decided not to tender. Deputy-Reeve Feighan stated he ob-
jected to the tender of the Chas.Kerrio Construction Co. on the
basis of the costs for grading. He suggested that this part of
the tender was not in line since there was a difference of
$12,000. over the Rngineer's estimate for this world. After fur-
ther discussion, the following resolution was submitted. Ay?-s
and Nayes were called by Councillor ~.iacBa~n who suggested that
the To~ship should re-tender for sidewalk bids:
15. Bates
Allan
16. Bates
Allan
"TI-IAT the Tender of Charles Kerrio Construction
Limited for 1959 Sidewalk Construction be
accepted at the unit prices submittedr '.it
being the lowest price tendered."~
Ayes: Allan, Bates, Mitchelson~
'<Nayes: MacBain, Keighan."
Carried.
"TI~T the request of Victoria Motors Ltd. for
a further payment of $63.61 with respect to
the 3 motor vehicles purchased from it this
year be refused."
Carried.
Mr. John Banar of 2334 Ker Street addressed Council in respect
to the construction of a garage which he desired to erect on the
property line. He stated that our By-law prevented him from
building a garage on the line but garages at 2358 and 2392 Ker
Street have been built on the line. Council requested Mr.Banar
be advised as to the reason his request to build on the line had
been refused.
17. Bates
Allan
"TI-L~T Mr. Barney Ogilvie be appointed as
Council's representative on the Niagara District i
Conservation Authority together with Reeve
E. Mitchelson."
Carried.
Mr. Harvey Haid and his wife of Culp Street artended the meeting
and complained that four baseballs had been batted into his yard
from the A. G. Bridge Park during the evening. lie produced the
balls and requested Mr. llarvey Lewis of the Falls View Firemen
to make a statement° Mr. Lewis represented one of the teams
playing ball in the Park and stated that additional protection
should be rendered to prevent baseballs from going into the l{aid
'yard. Mr. ltaid remarked tha~ baseballs going into his y~rd could
be dangerous and intimated that if conditions could not he remedied
that action might be taken against the Township. The matter was
referred to Councillor MscBain, Chairman of the Parks Committee,
and the Engineer, for study, and a recommendation iu respect to
remedial action that might be taken,
~li'~~ewalk The Engineer asked for instructions re: sidewalk repairs required
~qf~.{,,l: ~" Repairs. for 19B9 and the matter was referred to the Sidewalk Committee.
~ 18. Allan
Bates "TIIAT the request of the Women's Committee of
the Greater Niagara Unit of the Cancer Society
be granted~ to hold tag days in Stamford
To~,mship Sept. 24, 25 and 26."
Nicl, Minov ~ 19.
Keighan
MacBain
North St. 20. Keighan
repairs Allan
Adjourn., 21. Bates
Allan
June 8,1959.
Present
Carried.
~.lnutes.
"TI-~T Council submit the name of Mr. Nick
Minov to the Achievement Award Committee to
be recognized at our suggested annual banquet;
and that Council send a letter of congratula-
tions to Mr. Minov who is a student of A.N.
Myer High School, in being recognized and fo~
receiving special mention from the Future
Scientists of America Organization as a
possible future member to this Organization.
Mr. Minov was the only Canadian recognized
this year.I'
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to request
the City to do something about repairing
North Street between Drunm~ond Xd. & portage
· Rd."
Carried.
"THAT Council do now adjourn to' meet on Monday,
June 15th, 1959 at 7:30 p.m.
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
aarberShOp 2. Keighan
Bates
Driver
Hour: P.M.
wn r
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 15th, 1959 at
~:30 p.m.
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MaeBain
~iller, s Milk
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held June 8th,
1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Camp 3. Eeighan
Bates
g 4. Bates
Keighan
& Pe~m~ 5. Keighan
Bates
g 6. Keighan
Bates
~. · .Keighan
· · 'MacBah
"THAT the applications for Barbershop Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
William Abbott, 22~5 Lundy's Lane,
0. L. Caughill, 15 Portage Road North."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Tourist Camp Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Mike Poczos Jr., ~24T McLeod Road,
Paul Sayriga, B558 Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Victualling Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Sam Lee, 3138 Drummond Road (restaurant),'
Simpson's Pharmacy, 32T9 Lundy's La~e (refreshment~
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar
License from Riganelli Brothers Limited, Thorold,
"THAT the application for a Halrdressing Establish-
Lane be approved and License granted."
Carried.
7 · Keighan
MacBain "THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver,s
License from Ernest Goldstone, 2105 Montrose Rd.
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
8. MacBain
Bates "THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Owner's
License from Robert Frechette, 587 Kalar Road,
be approved and license granted."
Council received a petition signed by 1~ property owners in the
~icinity of the building formerly operated by Miller' s Dairy on
Thorold Stone Road. The petition indicated that the Miller property
a possibility that the property might be used as a drive-in rest-
auranto Two of the petitioners, Mr. Chas. J. Campbell and Mrs.
Walter Sandercock, were in the Hall with other petitioners, and
spoke in respect to the matter. They expressed alarm that another
drive-in restaurant would add to the already dangerous traffic
situation which exists as a result of the other drive-in restaurant.
The delegation was advised that Mr. Levy could continue the same
a new type of business or enlarge the previous business. It was
would not be granted for a restaurant.
MacSain f:.{
the plant is operating night and day, creating considerable noise.
He suggested that when the Company's lease expires this year that
they be asked to have the new building set further back to the
rear of the lot. The Reeve advised Mr. Warden that the Company
only have a one year lease. When it expires the Company will be
requested to conform to our requirements and ~. Warden's request
would be kept in mind.
Gordon Mowers Mr. Gordon Mowers of 801 Drtummond Road addressed the Council in
regard to the new signs erected on the Municipal park located in
the area where he lives. He advised that the signs indicated that
baseball, golf, and certain other forms of sports were prohibited.
He suggested that a survey should be made in respect to each area
where a park or playground is located to determine the ages of the
children, and find out what games might be permitted with safety.
Councillor MacBain stated that similar signs had been placed in
other playgrounds and small parks throughout the Township. He
agreed that Mr. Mowers' suggestion was good and offered, together
with the Engineer, to investigate the suggestion raade.
Infraction
Lot l, Plan
John Banar
Harvey Haid
A..G.Bridge
Park
Pumping
Station
lectrical 10. Allan
~-law _ Bates
,-law 2392 11. Allan
Bates
A letter from Logan & Knight relative to an infraction of the
Municipal By-law for a rear yard requirement in connection with ~law 2393
Lot No. l, Plan 214, was received. It was decided that the matter
should be referred to the Township Committee of Adjustment for
consideration.
Mr. John Banar of 2334 Ker Street again addressed Council in
respect to an application he had made for a garage permit. He
was advised that a report had not been secured, but it was expectel ~-law 2394
it would be available for the next meeting of Council.
Mr. R. Connon, President of the Greater Niagara Baseball Associ-
ation addressed Council in respect to the situation which exists
at the A. G. Bridge Park. He advised that considerable trouble
was being experienced by foul balls going into the property owned
by Mr. & ~[rs. Harvey Haid. He said that the Association had lost Y-law 239~
00
$2.0 in balls last week. Councillor Bates stated hisLegal Firm
had been engaged by Mr. Haid in regard to this matter and in con-
sequence he was disqualifying himself from taking any action on
the matter. Councillor MacBain, Chairman of the Parks Committee
advised that in his opinion Mr. Haid had~ legitimate complaint.
He and the Engineer did not have a definite recommendation to make
at this point but requested all members of Council and the Engineel
to MiStt the Park to discuss what remedial action might be taken ~
to provide some relief to balls bein~ batted out of the park into ~
private property. Deputy-Reeve Keighan requested our Solicitor
to consider the matter complained of and bring in a report. Mr. ~I
Harvey Haid attended with two neighbouts, Mr. Douglas Abra and Mr.
A. Bogomolmy. He produced a bag which he said contained ll base-
balls which had been driven onto his propertyllast weak. He advise
that he considered the matter serious and had engaged his Solicitor ~ittee of
to move for an injunction against the Township. He suggested that ~dJustment
the home plate should be moved from its present location to the _
South-west corner of the field. After some discussion on this
matter it was agreed that members of Council and the Engineer would
inspect the A. G. Bridge Park on Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. atition
The purpose of the inspection would be to endeavour to find a ~
solution to the problem.
Council received a lengthy report from the Township Engineer relat~
to a proposal that a pumping station might be established in Town° .~0~.~.Warden.
ship Lot 87 in the Montrose Road area which could service certain
property in the vicinity of the intersection of Thorold Stone Road
and the Queen Elizabeth Way. No definite action was taken on the
report and it was tabled for future consideration.
P~ship
12. Keighan
Allan
13. Keighan
Allan
Bates
Allan
15. Allan
Keighan
"THAT Council authorize the Solicitor to prepare
a "contract for an~ulance service" to legally
protect the Municipality in the suggested financial
support of the ambulance service for the year 1959,
the financial assistance to be in line with the
amount agreed upon, at a Joint meeting of the 3
Area Councils."
Carried.
"THAT the report of the Clerk re: Electrical By-
law be accepted, and a repealing by-law be prepare~'I'
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2392. A By-law to authorize the
execution of an Agreement dated the 15th day of
June, 1959 between the Corporation of the. Township
of Stamford and Charles Kerrio Construction ttd."
Read a first,-second and third time-~nd passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2393. A By-law to authorize the
execution of an Agreement dated the 9th day of Jun~
1959 between the Corporation of the Township of ~
Stamford and John Tries Construction Limited."
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2394. A By-law to authorize the execu-
tion of an Agreement dated the 9th day of June,
1959 between the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford and E. S. Fox Plumbing & Heating Limited."
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2395. A By-law to authorize the execu-
tion of an Agreement dated the 9th day of June,
1959 between Gertrude Ellen Sauer, carrying on
business as Hyland Electric and the Corporation of
the Township of Stamford." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2396. A By-law to authorize the execu-
tion of a certain agreement dated the 29th of
April, 1959 between the Hydro-Electric Power
Commission of Ontario and the Corporation of the
Township of Stanfford." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Cotmcil received a Notice of Decision from the Committee of Adjust-
ment to the effect that the application of Mr. G. Hadley relative
to an infraction of the minimum requirements of front & rear yards
on Lot 91, Plan 21~, had been approved.
A petition from certain residents in the vicinity of Drummond Rd.
'and Murray Street approving of a Barbershop being established at
RBTO Drummond Road was referred to the Planning Board.
' 16. MacBain
Ke ighan
Bates
Allan
Carried.
"THAT repairs to the roof Or the Township ~all
the irm of Walkers b~ engaged to do the work
Solicitor The following reports were received from the Township Solicitor.
Report indicating that the laneway between Registered Plan
181 and Valley Way was owned by Mr. Jos. Biamonte with the
information contained in the report it was decided that no
Chef Boyardee
Co.
Deputy-Reeve
Kelghan
Adjourn_
Township having a right to have and maintain for all time a
storm and sanitary sewer through the property. In view of the
action could be taken to re-open the laneway for pedestrian
traffic, and the Clerk was advised to inform the petitioners
on Biamonte Crescent accordinglY.
2. Verbal report concerning the operation of a gravel pit on
west of Harvey Street.
h
t e East side of No. 8 Highway immediately
The Solicitor advised that a new paragraph numbered ll4(a) had
been enacted by the Legislature at the last session which
authorized municipalities to prohibit the operation of pits and
quarries in areas in which the use of land was restricted to
residential or commercial use by a restricted area by-law,
passed by a municipality before January lot, 1959. I As a result
of this advice it was decided that the following information
should be secured before any further action could be taken:
(a) When did the recent operation of the gravel pit commence?
(b) Determine how m~ch of the pit is included in the industrial
area and how much is included in the residential area.
(c) Determine the length of time the pit has not been operated
prior to the commencement of recent activities.
3. Verbal report in connection with the request of the County
Engineer to have part of the road allowance drained in the
vicinity of Twp. Lot 81.
Miss LaMarob advised that the provisions under the Drainage Act
could be applied but corrective measures might be costly and all
owners who receive any benefit either directly or indirectly
could be assessed for part of the cost. After some discussion
it was decided that the Reeve and Deputy-Reeve, together with
the Township Engineer, would discuss the matter with the County
Engineer on Wednesday, June 17th during the regular monthly County
Council session.
Councillor MacBain, a representative of the Industrial Committe~,
advised concerning the announcement that' the D'Arcy Cropp Canning
Co. had been purchased by the Chef Boyardee Company, and it
was expected that operations would commence in the near future.
Deputy-Reeve Keighan stated he would brIng in a resolution
concerning a recommendation he would like Council to make to
prevail on the Federal authorities to start the new Federalunemp ·'i8
buildings in this area as early as possible to relieve the 1o
ment situation which Will probably prevail t~is Fall and winter.
18. Allm~
Bates "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, June
l~Rnd at T-~3O p.m.'
Carried,
Meeting Adjourned.
Ho~r: 11:15 P.M.
Clerk.
A Special Meeting of Council was held on June 18th,
at 8:00 p.m.
sent
{arvey Haid
Resolutions
RestriCtion
Solicitor
June 18,1959
PJ~esent
A.G.Bridge
.Park
1959
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
Councillor Bates was not present at this meeting.
The Reeve advised that as the result of action taken by Harvey K.
Haid and his wife, Edith E. Haid as Plaintiffs, the Township had
been served on June 16th at approximately 4:50 p.m. with a Writ
of Summons, claiming an Injunction and damages and notice of motion
for an order for an interim injunction. The plaintiffs cla~ed
that their personal comfort and healthful enjoyment of their home
located at 27~6 Culp Street had been materially interfered with as
a result of baseball activities being carried on at the A. G. Bridge
Park. The Writ advised that a hearing of motion would ta~place on
Friday, June 19th~ 1959. at 2:00 p.m. before His Honour,'~udge H.E.
Fuller.
A lengthy discussion took place in respect to the Writ of Summons
and as a result resolutions 1. and 2. hereunder were passed.:,
1. MacBaIn
Eeighan "THAT theuse of A.G. Bridge Park be restricted
by prohibiting therein the playing of baseball or
any other form of sport whereby balls or other
objects are projected out of the said park, until
otherwise directed by Council by resolution."
Carried.
2. MacBain
Allan
"THAT the Township Solicitor be retained to act on
behalf of this Corporation to defend the motion
and action lodged by Harvey Eitchener Haid and
Edith Elizabeth Haid against the Corporation in
the County Court of the County of Welland."
Carried.
Eeighan
Allan
"THAT Council adjourn to meet on Saturday, June
20th, 1959 at 9:30 ~.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 9:50 P.M.
~- '~ ~ Reeve. "~ ' " 'O~""' Clerk.-
A Special Meeting of Council was held on June 20th, 1959
at 9:30 a.m. ..-
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
w (Councillor Bates was no~ present for the beginning of the meeting)
After meeting at the Township Hall at 9:~0 a.m. the members of
Council visited the ~.G. Bridge Park on Culp Street. During the
inspection of the Park the Writ of Su~nons which Mr. & Mrs. Haid
lhad served on the Township was considered and instructions were
given to the Engineer to have a ca~e constructed at the home late
of the baseball dicmond Ln such a way that baseballs could no{ be
str~ck over on. the ~a~dproperty.
i t LaMarsh advised that the
E n r at 2 p.m.
at the Court House. She advised that the Injunction Motion
ad been adjourned "Sine Die", upon the undertaking of.Council
~xpressed in the following resolution passed June 18th.
"1. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the use of A.G. Bridge Park be restricted
by prohibiting therein the playing of base-
ball Dr any other form of sport whereby balls
or other objects are projected out of the
said park, until otherwise directed by Council
by resolution."
Carried.
Councillor.
Bates
~ranscombe
Requests.
Adjourn.
Reeve ·
~ Councillor Bates then arrived at the meeting and took his chair
at the Council table.
· !~:Council ·studied:the remaining part of the brief submitted by
'F.A. Branscombe in respect to subdivision matters. The study
Of the brief was completed and certain decisions made pending
a discussion with Mr. Branscombe which was tentatively set for
Tuesday, Jane 23rd at 7:30 p.m.
During the discussion, Council requested that the following
information be obtained:
1. That the Solicitor report on the feasibility of setting up
a one foot reserv'e strip on the portion of land expropriated, to
connect' Belmont Avenue.
2. The Clerk and Engineer were requested, if possible, to
analyse the number of serviced building lots that are available
in the Township.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at
Present
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Jane 22nd, 1959'at
7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mttchelson
R. F. Kelghan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. M~cBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
,MinuteS.
1. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held June 15th,
1959 be adopted as printed.''·
Carried.
Ftnan.ce..
2. Ketghan
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to go.into the Finance
Committee and pass accounts.
Carried.
General
Keighan
Bates
"~MAT the statement of General Accounts doted
June 19th, 1959 as presented, be accepted and , ~
the accounts be paid mounting tc~$329,880.63'' ~"'
.Carried.
Kelghan
Bates
Relief 5. Keighan
Bates
F~ance 6. Kelghan
Bates
Tourist Camp 7. Kelghan
Bates
Tourist Home 8. MacBain
Bates
Taxi~,ab
0~ner
9 · Ke ighan
Bates
Sightseeing 10. MacBain
Bates
~.ofC.Bonds 11. Ketghan.
Allan
Miller, s
D~atry .Bar
'~THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated June
19th, 1959 as presented, be ~Jcepted and ~he
accounts be paid amounting to $15,564.12.'
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated June
19th, 1959 as presented, be accepted and the
accounts be paid amounting tok$8,162.39.''
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise and
resume the business of Counoil."~
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Tourist Camp Licenses
from the following be approved and,license~
.~ranted:
Louis Ferencz, 3280 Lundy's Lane,
Mrs. S. Rybalko, 1528 Buchanan Avenue."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Tourist Home Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Angeline DeVlto, 2791 Lundy's Lane,
Mrs. George Laslo, 2780 Lundy's Lane,
Mrs. John Binschedler, 1540 Buchanan Avenue."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab 0wner,s
License from Thomas Goodman, 2585 Drummond Road
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Sightseeing 0wner's
Licenses from Aurele Desormeaux, 636 Simcoe
Street, be approved and licenses granted."
Carried.
"THAT purchase of $7,000.00 Dominion of Canada '
3% Bonds @ 96.30 and maturing December 15th,
1960, for Cemetery Perpetual Care*Account be
approved."
'Carried.
.The application of Mr. Sydney Levy for a Victualling (Restaurant)
License for the premises formerly operated by Miller's Dairy Bar
at 2536 Thorold Stone Road, was submitted by the Clerk. In sub-
mitting the application he advised that a representative of the
owners who submitted a petition objecting to the establishment of
a restaurant at this location had been advised that an application
for a restaurant license had been received and would be considered
at this meeting, and further that Mrs. Walter Sandercock was in
attendance m~d would speak on behalf of the petitioners. He also
advised that Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Levy wcrc in th~ Hall. The Reeve
asked the Solicitor for her opinion of the matter and she replied
that the use of the building depended on the following principles:
.........~continued
Miller's
Cont'd
'~! By-law 2397.
By-law 2398.
1. The use that Millers made of the building prior to the time
of sale to Levy.
2. The'fact that the building is a non-conforming use in a
Residential (2) area.
She stated that Mr. Levy would have the right to carry on exactly
the same type of business that the previous owner conducted,
unless any appreciable length of time had expired in respect to
certain uses carried on at the building. Mr. Levy was then
called and he ihtr0duced a notarized statement from Russell Miller
to the effect that he had operated the business at 2536 ThOrold
Stone Road under the name of Miller's Milk Bar for the period
April, 1952 to June 1st, 1959. During the time the business was
conducted he sold the following articles of food: Milk, Eggs,
Butter, Cheese, Baked Goods, Sandwiches, Coffee, Pies, Soups,
Doughnuts, Ice Cream Sundaes, Chocolate Bars, Potato Chips,
Cigarettes, Sundae Toppings, and Bulk Ice Cream. The affidavit
stated that all these foods were for inside consumption or
could be consumed in the car, or could be taken home. He advised
that he had checked with the majority of the petitioners and had
found that most of them were opposed to a drive-in restaurant
due to the dust problem. He mentioned that he planned to construct
an asphalt parking area for his clients and when the petitioners
were advised of this fact they did not offer any violent objection.
He mentioned that Mrs. Sandercock and Mr. Steve Krlszen were
still opposed. He suggested that the previous owner did not have
the proper type of license even though he was operating and
selling the same materials as a restaurant would. Mrs. Sander-
cock of 2525 Thorold Road then addressed Council and advised
that she mxd her husband were opposed to the application for a
restaurant license on the following grounds:
1. The building is located in a Residential area, and to the
best of her knowledge pie had not bemn available for purchase at
this place during the last five years. She was under the
impression that only ice cream and milk had been sold.
2. The adjacent o~mers to the Miller property have large invest-
ments in their homes and these investments should be protected.
3. If a restaurant license was granted to Mr. Levy it would add
to the traffic hazard which is already serious on Thorold Stone
Road.
4. The improvements which M~. Levy would .provide would triple
the business.
5. The taxes on residential property in this neighbourho0d have
doubled in the past few yea~s.
6. Opposed to the request to add hot dogs, hamburgs and sand-
wiches in a building which is-non-conforming-ira a Residential Ares
The Reeve and Solicitor suggested that this was a matter which.
should be taken to t ei~f 'p his tion
objected to taking u opera ,
and suggested that the only changes he anticipated making was a
change of menu. He was finally told that his only recourse would
be to take the matter to the C~ittee of Adjustment.
12. Bates
Allan·
"BY-LAW No. 2397, 1959. A By-law to rescind
By-law No. 2340." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
13. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-lAW NO. 2398, 1959. A By-law to authorize
' the execution of an A~eeme~t dated the 22nd
continued....'
By-law
Cont'd
seen from keeping pigeons.
Garage at 3. Report from the Building Inspector re: complaint of John
23.j58 Ker St. Banar advising that the garage at 2358 Ker Street adjacent to the
Ba r property had been conerected in 1954. It has a 3 '-plus
ship at that time. Mr. D. ~cGillivray of 2350 Ker Street was pres-'i~
mlt and stated his garage had been built 4 or 5 years ago and it
was 4'2" from the property line. Me objected to Mr. Banar s~-
H~lth Unit 4. Report f~om the Director of the Uelland & DIstrict ~lth
Gravel Pit
Addition to
Post Office
Fm.Booth.
Items
Filed______:
Drainage -
Thorold Rd.
Area.
Pigeons at
2688 Bell-
_true St.
June, 1959 between the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford and Roger Hunt, carrying
on business as Hunt's Greater Niagara Ambulance
Service." Read a first time.
The Engineer reported that he had taken measurements at the
gravel pit being operated on the East side of No. 8 Highway in
the Harvey Street area, and found that gravel was being excavated
at a distance of between 300 and 350 feet East of Highway No. 8.
The section where the gravel is being taken from is located in a
Residential zone. The operation by Mr. Androws at this pit
apparently commencedabout'April 23~d."He'codld ndt find !out how
!ongthe pit had~b~e, abandoned'prior'to the ~ime-that'Mr.Audre~s
had commeuced'Op~ratious~-!-The ,Clerk advised that Mr.F.Matthews,
had called-during the,'day and asked for the jliberty of 'discussing
hhis'matter.with Councilat the next meeting. It was a reed that
this rivilege Should-be'allowed and the matter was tabied until
next ~onday.
Deputy-Reeve Keighan indicated dissatisfaction with the length of
time it is taking to make arrangements to build the addition to
the Niagara Falls Post Office. He advised that if~the matter is
not soon clarified he would propose a resolution ~equesting the
Post Office Department to speed action in respect to the Post
Office in order that winter employment might be assisted. He
agreed to postpone the action until the attitude of the City
Council is made known in respect to the property the United Church
is endearouting to purchase from them.
14. Bates
Keighan
"THAT William G. Booth be appointed to the
Committee of Adjustment."
Carried.
The following communications included on the Agenda were ordered
filed: ~
1. Letter from W. J. Smith, County Engineer, advising that as
a resul6 of a conversation with Reeve Mitchelson and indication
that our Township would provide suitable drainage for the
Thorold Stone Road - Kalar Road area, that he would withdraw his
petition for a Municipal drainage scheme in that area. The letter
was ordered filed and the Engineer explained that the Township
would undertake certain ditching that would relieve the situation
complained of by Mr. Smith.
2. Report from the Building Inspector re: building of Steve
Radek, 2688 Bellerue Street. He advised that pigeons had been
kept at this location since 1953 and a small addition had been
built to the rear of the building where the pigeons are kepts in
1954, The report indicated that no evidence of damage could be
' ~ ! ~'~ '~ shortly · The instructions wo P eld Pool
= !~!~ ,"" ~ through July and August from 9 to 12 a.m.
Delta
Subd.
D. Cropp.
W .01mstead
6. Letter from Bruce A. Knott of 3166 Warden Avenue com-
plaining of the condition of the roads in his area of the Delta
Subdivision. The Engineer reported verbally on the steps he
would like to take to improve the conditions in this area and
he was authorized to reply in writing to Mr. Knott's letter.
Mr. D'Arcy Cropp addressed the Council and requested infor-
mation about the possibility of the development of his son's
property between CherrT~ood Acres and Dorchester Road by James
Climenhage. He was informed that a subdivision of this property
could not be finally approved until such time as the Council has
determined future policy in respect to subdivisions. This policy
is being considered at the present time and when completed it
will be made known to the subdividers.
Mr. Walter Olinstead addressed the Council in respect to the
open ditch running between his property and the property where
the Medical Arts Building is being erected. He inquired as to
whether the owners of the Medical building would fill in their
part of the open sewer. He indicated that he would be in fayour
of filling in his part. It was decided that the Reeve & Engineer
~ould check this matter with the Dept. of Highways to determine
if it would be possible to have iU filled in.
"THAT we do new adjourn to meet on Monday,
June 29th at 7:30 p.m. or at-the call of
the Reeve."
Carried-
. Ad~our~.~ 15. Keighan
! MacBain
!.
June ' ~ Reeve
54
Meeting Adjourned.
~ ' ' / I ~ Clerk :,
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Jun,e, 29th, 1959 at
7:30 p .m.
Prespn~
Minutes 1. Allan
MacBain
Public 2 · MacBain
Garages Keighan
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held June
18th, 20th and 22nd, 1959 be adopted as
printed~"'
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Public Garage
Licenses from the following be ,pproved
and licenses granted:
Jack MacKenzie, 2391 Mountain Road,
d
R.D.Rand, ~236 Beaverdams. Roe ."
.,.: Carried.
Service 3. Allan
_Stations Bates
Tourist 4.
Homes.
Barbershop 5.
Victuallin~ 6.
Allan
Bates
Allan
Bates
Tourist' 7.. Bates
Cam_~ Allan
Keighan
Allan
"THAT the applications for Service Station
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Donald McDonald, 2499 Lundy's Lane,
Wilfred Martin, 4214 Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Tourist Home
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Harriet Scheu, 4158 Lundy's Lane,
Walter Peace, 2319 Lundy's Lane,
Mrs. Charles Leys, 2371 Lundy's Lane,
John Paulo, 3029 Lundy's Lane,
Peter Warlo, 2502 Lundy's Lane,
Mrs. Barbara Mihalovits, 2735 Lundy'~LLane,
Mrs. D. EVerett, 4003 Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Barbershop License
from D. Falvo & D. Taylor, 248 Portage Road
North be-approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Victualling Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Michael Ricci, 2546 Buchanan Ave.(Restaurant)
. Roland Doucet, 4511 Lundy's Lane (Pop Cooler)
A.Toth, 4661 Lundy's Lane (Pop Cooler)
H. Reinhart, 1551 Valley Way (Pop Cooler)
Terrace Hotel Court Ltd., 2585 Lundy's Lane
(Pop cooler),
Donald McDonald, 2499 Lundy's Lane (Pop Cooler)"
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Tourist Camp Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses.
granted:
K. Brine, 4625 Lundy's Lane,
Roland Doucet, 4511 Lundy's Lane,
Jog. Benvenuti, 1679 Kitchener Street,
Carl Greco & Sam Covelli, 3429 Lundy's Lane,
S. Kovinich, 4627 Lundy's Lane,
Tony Mirsch, 3800 Lundy's Lane,
Blanche McGibbon, 87 Stanley Avenue,
George Fischer, 1743 Thorold Stone Road,
Mike Glavdic,4674 Lundy's Lane,
F.H.Clement, 1521 Dorchester Road,
J.M.Leskiw& Sons, 4646 Lundy's Lane,
P. Yerich, 1410 Buchanan Avenue,
Mrs. Anna Konkos, 1703 Thorold Stone Road,
S.Modryzncki, 4~5 Lundy's Lane, .....
Mrs. J. Gillis, 4721 tundy's Lane, ~{
Mrs. E.Lorenzo, 1265 Lorne Avenue,
~:,~}'.~, M~ Cont'd Mrs. Mary Benyo, 1947 Thorold Stone Road, =-------
a~ ~':!./ C, CamVs ( ) George & Georgina Cocksedge, Mentress at ]
Taxi Owner 8.
Hawker & 9.
Pedlar.
Tourist
Home
Serbian
Grounds.
John Banar
Mountain,
Mrs. F. K. Wilson, 2112 Thorold Stone Road,
Louis Bolus, Q.E.Way & Mountain Road,
Terrace Hotel Court Ltd., 2585 Lundy's Lane,
James Fewlet, 187 Stanley Avenue,
A. Toth, 4661 Lundy's Lane,
Rennie Langille, 129 Stanley Avenue,
Alex Cominik, 4405 Lundy's Lane,
J. Bomans Jrw., 3770 Lundy's Lane,
Lucerne Hotels Ltd., 2267 Lundy's Lane,
Michael Ricci, 2546 Buchanan Avenue,
Wm. Romanowich, 1300 Meritrose Road North,
Kaspar Schankula, 2471 Stanley Avenue,
Frank Mottola, 1345 Slater Avenue,
William Recchia, 1511 Kitchener Street,
P.Schwartz & S.Breitenbach, 3895 Lundy's Lane,
Maurice & Velma Foreman, 4123 Lundy's Lane,
C.& W. Nagy, 3600 Lundyws Lane,
Harriet Scheu, 4158 Lundy~s Lane,
Hulbert & Anderson, 3742 Lundy's Lane,
S. Hoch, 3514 Lundy's Lane."
10 feet of
Lot 48,
Plan 193
Purchase
Carried.
Keighan
Allan
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Owner's
License from Henry Braun, 1737 Morden Drive
be not granted."
Carried.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar
License from Richard John Wilson, 1224 Bridge
St. be not g~pnted."
· Carried.
Allan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Tourist Home License
from Wm. Hartlay, 2359 Lundy's Lane be approved
for the licensing of the ~wo rooms on the gro~
floor only," :'
Carried,
Mr, Joseph Pendykoski of 2083 Mentress Road 'submi~ted a petition on
behalf of certain residents of his Road complaining about the dust
nuisance resulting from the traffic on the roadway leading to the
8~rbian Picnic Grounds. The petition was si~ned by 12 residents.
The roadway complained about ~uns between house numbers 2083 and
on Mentress Road. The Reeve advised Mr. Pendykoski that Council~D~
take this matter up with the Church Authorities and he was conlidsn!
that they would take some action to eliminate the nuisance.
Mr. John Banar of 2334 Ker Street appeared before ~Council aga~
in respect to his application for a permit to construct a garage
his property line, He submitted photographs of various garages on
Ker Street and contended that some of them violated the Building
Code and the restrictions for this area. The Building Inspector
present and he agreed that some of the garages did not conform wie
lainstein
the Township~s requirements, but that in practically all cases the
garages were built pr~or to the passage of ant Zoning and Buildi~ .~ubdiv,~
By-laws, He indicated that garages built since these By-laws were
passed complied in all respects. As a result of this information
Mr. Banar was advised that any application he submitted for a
garage would have to comply with the Township's requirements.
Appraisals of the Northerly 10 feet of Lot 48, Reg. Plan 193 were
received from D. C. Elsley Ltd. and D.D.McMillan Ltd. The
appraisals were in the amount of $250.00 and $300.00 respectively.
At the time the appraisals were requested the situation had not
been considered by the Engineer's Department, but since that time
it has been determined that the Township would require easement
rights for the 10 feet which it is proposed to sell. Mr. Otto
Haas of 3008 Ann Street who owns the adjacent Lot No. 47 was present
and indicated he wishes to purchase the 10 feet to permit the
building of a particular house on the next lot. It was agreed
that the 10 feet could be sold and a price of $250.00 was set on
the property in view of the fact that the land cannot be sold out-
right and easement rights will be required by the Township as well
.as an indemnifying clause to protect the Township against .any
damage. The following resolution was passed pertaining thereto:
11. Bates
Allan "THAT ~he Corporation accept the offer of Otto
Haag to purchase part of Lot 48, Plan 193 at
a price of $250.00 subject to a reservation of
a sewer easement and that the Corporation be
indemnified for any damage as a result of the
use of such easement."
Mr. Frank Matthews addressed the Council on behalf of his client,
Mr. Artdraws, who is operating the gravel pit located on the East
side of No. 8 Highway just west of Harvey Street. He stated that
in his opinion the pit was being operated legally in accordance
with existing Township By-laws· The Reeve mentioned that if the
pit continues to be operated a dangerous situation might be
created which could affect the houses at the Westerly end of
Harvey Street. The Engineer was requested to consider this situa-
tion and bring in a detailed report as to the actual condition
now existing, as well as the potential danger that might develop
if the pit continues to be operated. The feasibility of pre-
paring a by-law to prohibit the operation of a sand pit in all
residential or commercial areas of the Township was considered.
The Solicitor pointed out that such a by-law could only prohibit
such operations commenced after January 1st, 1959. It was agreed
that members of Council would inspect the pit in company with the
Engineer if possible during the period the Engineerws report is
Mr. James Climenhage addressed the Council and asked if it would
be possible to have sewer and water mains constructed in Regi-
stered Plan 108 developed by DmArcy Cropp. He indicated that no
provisions existed whereby the developer had to assume the entire
cost of constructing such mains, and in consequence, it would be
understood that the mains would be constructed as local improve-
merits. He was informed that other owners had petitioned for
services in similar subdivisions and their petitions had been
refused. It was indicated that the same policy might be necessary
in this case but before definite decision was made Mr.Climenhage
would have ~o submit a formal petition to have the works con-
strutredo
In response to a letter from R. B.Erwin, O.L.S.,
the foll~wing decisions in respect to streets shown.on the pro-
posed Kleinstein subdivision and streets which will be affected.
by the registration of this plan.
the Council. made
' raret Street to Sout inister Streetl ing
nsfd abe di iculties for the people on th~s street west of .
Dorchester Road ·
E .C .A__.__=.
J.B.Hopkins
Expropria-
tion.
, Intunction
McMillan
Lease.
2. It was agreed to change the D-me of that portion of Church-
ill Street located between Dorchester Road and the westerly
limit of the proposed plan to Winston Street.
3. It was agreed to close up Adams Avenue as shown on Registered
Plan 79 on condition that all costs for such closing be assumed
by Mr. Kleinstein, the subdivider.
4. It was agreed to close up Argyle Avenue shown on Registered
Plan 79 on condition that all costs for such closing be assumed
by Mr. Kleinstein, the subdivider.
A letter from Mr. James Wincott, president of the E.C.A. was re-
ceived requesting permission for a committee of his Group to meet
with the committee set up, to re-consider the by-law to license
electrical contractors, etc. It was ordered that the letter be
referred to Alderman Martin, the Chairman of the Joint Committee
for the City of Niagara Falls and the Township.
A letter from John B. Hopkins offering to sell five lots he owns
on Arthur Street to the Township for $7500.00 and accept in pay-
ment thereof two lots owned by the Township on the opposite side
of the street at $4,000.00, was tabled for further consideration.
A letter from the Solicitor advising Council that they could
dedicate 65 feet of the portion of land expropriated between Regi-
stered Plans 148 and 158 for road purposes. The extra foot
expropriated could be retained as private land owned by the
Township.
The Solicitor gave a complete report of the injunction proceed-
ings against the Township by Harvey Haid and his wife, in connecti0
with the operation of the A. G. Bridge Park.
The Township Solicitor advised in writing that she had searched ~e
title of Part Lot 5, Reg. Plan 49 whereon Wm. McMillan was living
in a house on that property. She stated that she could find
nothing on title to the effect that Mr. McMillan had a life lease
and in consequence, since he has now died, it would be in orde[;
to send his family a notice'to give up possessionwithin a
reasonable time.
possession. 12.
· MacBain
Keighan
By=law 13. Bates
239__9 Allan
"THAT our Solicitor be requested to write to
the family of the late William McMillan, the
occupiers of part of Lot 5, Plan 49, requiri~
them to give up possession of the said build'
ings within 30 days.".
Carried.
Bates
Allan
"BY-lAW No. 2399, 1959. A By-law to appoint
a member of the Committee of Adjustment
and to amend By-law No. 2242 (1958) as amended'
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
. d.iou .
June 29,1959.
Eresent
Minutes
Finance
ReJlef
"THAT Cashmore & Sons be directed to construct -~
the water mains in Plan 158 pursuant to the :
1958 Contract." Carried. ':
6.
Bates
Allan
"THAT E. S. Fox Plumbing & Heating Limited
be engaged to perform the alterations to
the existing heating system of the Police
Administration Building at the price sub-
mitted in the Company's letter of February
18th, 1959,"
Carried.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
July 6th, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. or at the call
of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 9:50 P .M.
Reeve·
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on July 6th,
7:30 p.m.
Clerk
1959 at
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
1. Bates
MacBain
~."THAT the minutes of the meeting held June
29th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
2. Keighan
Bates
"THAT Council do now adjourn to go into
Finance Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
3.' MacBain
Bates
"TPD. T the statement of Relief Accounts dated
July 3rd, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
~$771.20."
Carried.
MacBain
Bates
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
July 3rd, 1959 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to
\$36,888.05."
Carried.
5. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
July 3rd, 1959 as presented, be accepted and
~She accounts be paid amounting to ~~~.~'-
$125,947 · 24 ."
Carried.
~;el. vl.ce 7 · Al, lm~
VicLualling B. MacBain
· ,: Tourist 9. b~cBain
· liems._!u Ba~s
1O. Bate8
"rl~A'j.' cl}e Committee of FiDAnce do now arise
~p//~'~Sume the business of Council-"
Carried.
,,I:HAT the applications for Service Station
Licenses from the following be approved and
liceuses granted:
Reginald Cakes, 2331 Thorold Stone Rd.,
B. Campbell, q.E.Way,
P~er White. 1590 Stanley Ave."
Carried.
Tourist
Camps (Continued)
Taxi Drivers 11.
uTHA'f the applications for Victualling Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
grauted:
Frank Postl, 2854 Lundy's Lane (restaurant)
A.DePasquale, Q.EoWay & Meritrose Rd. (Pop co01.~
A.Bignucola, 2663 Stanley Ave. (Pop cooler)
Win. HolJak, 4988 Lundy's Lane (Pop cooler)
E. Kalcic, 1105 St. Paul Ave. (Refreshment)"
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Touris~ Home
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Mrs. A. Okinczyc, 3838 Mont~ose Road,
Myrtle Siegeerr, 3014 Lundy's Lane~
Jennie Cupolo, 1352 Stanley Ave.~
Mrs. Coleman, 2542 Culp
Charles Pearson, 2526 Portage Rd.,
Frances Kennington, 20Z1 prospect
Edna Baxter, 2644 Lundy's Lane,
James Tiller, 2843'Lundy's Lane,
Alma Willjams, 2634 Lundy's Lane,
Ann Rienzo, 1248 Roberrs St.,
3. N. Stewart, 2624 Lundy's Lane,
Mrs. Ross.Dell, 2553 Orchard Ave.,
Angels Damate, 2101 Prospect St.,
MarthaMarquis, 2942 Lund~'s Lane,
Alice Missnet, 1795 Byng Ave.,
Mrs. M. Ga~re~t, 1810 Dorchester Rd."
Hawker Lic. 12.
Bldg. Rep oft
Arthur St.
Park.
Helstrom
Property
Binm~ontc &
Wa__ll.Secur.
Carried.
uTHAT the applications for Tourist Camp
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses gruuged:
Robert Carson~ ~691 Lundy's Lane~
Blamonte Bros. & 3. Stra~es~ 3802 LundY~s
Lane,
A. DePasquale, Q.E.Way & Meritrose Rd.,
Garnet May, 3765 Lundy's Lane,
Frank Borse, 3225 Lundy's Lan~,
Mr. & Mrs~ A~ W~ite: 145~ Kitcheuer Stre~,
Alber~ Fu~, 2537 Stanley Ave.,
,,.oo,,co~i~ued,
Win. [~oljak~ ~988 Lundy's Lane,
Emil Kalcic, 1105 St. Paul Ave.,
A. Bignucolc, 2663 Stanley Ave.,
Fred J. Podhorn, 2434 Stanley Ave."
CarrieS.
Bates
MacBain
"TF~T the applications for Taxi-cab Driver' s
Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Zpzich Szlachetka, 2447 D~nn
Claude Dew, 2120 Buchanan Ave."
Carried.
Allan
Keighan
"THAT the application of Richard John W.ilson
for a Hawker and Pedlar License required
to sell Rawleigh Products be approved."
Carried.
Bates
Keighan
"TItAT the report of the Buildi~\% Inspector
in respect to Buildi~k% Pe~its issued
duri~k~ the month of June, 1959 in the
amount of $598,600.00 be accepted."
Carried.
Mr. John N. Sadlet of 1567 Arthur Street addressed the Council
on behalf of a group of residents of his Street who were
present at the meeti~k~ in connection with the development of
the Park area now being filled in by the City of Niagara Falls.
He stated that the residents of the Street favoured the Hopkins
property being added and utilized for park purposes and con-
sidered it was more in the public interest to have the Valley
Way property enlarged by the addition of the Hopkins lots.
The Reeve advised Mr. Sadlet and the delegation that the
Mopki~s property is under advisenent at the present time. During
the time the matter is further considered the representations of
the delegation will be kept in mind. The delegation advised that
that portion of King Street south of Arthur Street was being
used by the Kerrio Construction Company to gain entrance to
their property and for the purpose of placing fill in the dis-
posal area. As a result of this use dust was being blown around
the neighbourhood from the trucks and from the roadway. The
Engineer advised that he understood that the Contractor was only
using the King Street disposal area temporarily· It was directed
that the Kerrio Construction Company should be directed to cease
using this road. In the event the order is not complied with
the road will be blocked off to prevent further use.
14. Bates
Allan
"THAT the application of Wm. S. Helstrom to
re-zone Patriot 35 to Commercial 1 be
refused."
Carried.
~acBain
"THAT the application of Biamonte & Welland
Securities to re-zone Part of Lot 191 to
Commercial 1 be refused,"
Carried.
6 · Keighan
~"~M'~ BaCes
Service 7. Allan
Stations. Bates
Victualling 8. MacBain
Bates
Tourist 9. MacBain
Homes.. Bates
10 · Bates
MacBain
"THAT the Committee of Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Service Station
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Reginald Oakes, 2331 Thorold Stone Kd.,
B. Campbell, Q.E.Way,
peter White, 1590 Stanley Ave."
Bldg .Report
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Tourist Home
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Mrs. A. Okinczyc, 3838 Mont.rose Road,
Myrtle Sloggett, 3014 Lundy's Lane,
Jennie Cupolo, 1352 Stanley Ave.,
Mrs. Coleman, 2542 Culp St.,
Charles Pearson, 2526 Portage Rd.,
Frances Kennington, 2021 Prospect
Edna Baxter, 2644 Lundy's Lane,
James Tiller, 2843'Lundy's Lane,
Alma Willlama, 2634 Lundy's Lane,
Ann Rienzo, 1248 Roberrs St.,
J. N. Stewart, 2624 Lundy's Lane,
Mrs. Ross.Dell, 2553 Orchard Ave.,
Angels DamaCe, 2101 Prospect St.,
MarthaMarquis, 2942 LundJ's Lane,
Alice Missnor, 1795 Byng Ave.,
Mrs. M. GarreCt, 1810 Dorchester Rd."
Carried.
Arthur St.
Park.
"THAT the applications for Tourist Camp
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Robert Carson, 4691 Lundy's Lane,
Bidmonte Bros0 & J. arranges, 3802 Lundy's
Lane,
A. DePasquale, Q.E.Way & Mentress Rd.,
earner May, 3765 Lundy's Lane,
Frank BeTas, 3225 Lundy's Lane,
Mr. & Mrs. A, Wa!te, !450 Kitehonor Stree~
Albert Futo, 2537 Stanley Ave.,
..,,,,**continued,
Helstrom
R~3?--onte &
~W_~ell.Secur.
"THAT the applications for Victualling Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Frank Pearl, 2854 Lundy's Lane (restaurant)
A.DePasquale, Q.E.Way & MenCross Rd. (Pop cook
A.Btgnucola, 2663 Stanley Ave. (Pop cooler)
Wm. Holjak, 4988 Lundy's Lane (Pop cooler)
E. Kalcic, 1105 St. Paul Ave. (Refreshment)"
Carried.
Win. Holjak, 4988 Lundy's Lane,
Emil Kalcic, 1105 St. Paul Ave.,
A. Bignucolo, 2663 Stanley Ave.,
Fred J. Podhorn, 2434 Stanley Ave."
Carried.
MacBain "THAT Che appllcaCions for Taxi-cab Driver~s
Licenses.from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Zpzich Szlachetka, 2447 Dunn St.,
Claude Dew, 2120 Buchanan Ave."
Carried.
12. Allan
Keighan "T~T the application of Richard John Wilson
for a Hawker and Pedlar License required
tO sell ~wleigh Products _be approved."
Carried.
Keighan "T~T the report of the Building Inspector
in respect to Building Pe~its issued
-during the month of June, 1959 in the
amount of $598,600.00 be accepted."
Mr. John N. Sadler of 1567 Arthur Street addressed the Council
on behalf of a group of residents of his Street who were
present at' the meeting in connection with the development of
the Park area n~ bei~ filled in by the City of Niagara Falls.
property being added and utilized for park purposes and con-
sidered it was more in the public interest to have the Valley
Way property enlarged by the addition of the Hopkins lots.
The Reeve advised Mr. Sadlet and the delegation that the
Hopk~ds property is under advis~ent at the present time. During
the C~e the matter is further considered the representations of
the delegation will be kept in mind. The delegation advised tha~
that portion of King Street south of Arthur Street was being
used by the Kerrio C~stmction Cgany to gain ~trance to
their proper~y and for the purpose of placing fill in the
posal As a result of this use dus was being ar nd
the neighbourhood fr~ the ~ck~ and from ~he roadway. The
E~ineer advised tha~ he understood Chat the Contractor was only
usi~ the King Street disposal ar~ t~porarily. It was directed
Chat the Kerrio Const~ction C~any sh~ld be directed to c~se
the road will be blocked off to prevent further use.
Allan "~T the applica~ion of Nm. S. HelsCr~ ~o
re-z~e ParCLoC 35 ~o C~ercial 1 be
15. Ba~es
MacBain "T~T the application of Bi~onte & Welland
Securities to re-zone Part of Lot 191 to
Hawker Lic.
Tourist
_Camps. (Continued)
Taxi Drivers 11.
Stamford 16. Bat;:in
Mrs.Somer- 17. Keighan
ville MacBain
property
G.N.B.A. 18. Bates
~ Allan
Woodbine
Area
Sanitary
Engineers
Programme
Tabled,
Climenhage
Subdivision
Kleincap
~ Kleincap instructions given to amend the Agreement and refer certain
"THAT the application of Stamford p.U.C. to ! Cont'd matters to the owner before including in the final agreement. i' "! ~ -
. iI ' ~. i. =::~ .:"
re-zone their holdings on Leonard Avenue ~:i "~ ":' '
19. Bates .; . .~=.il =
Health
Inspectors
Report.
to Commer.cial 1 be refused-"
Carried ·
'~ S.A.Moore
Equalized
Assessment
By-law
2401.
"THAT the recommendation of the Niagara Falls
and Suburban Area Planning Board re: the
application of Mrs. Anna Somerville be
approved, and the application be refused."
Carried.
"THAT the G.N.B.A. be given permission to
hold a tag day on Saturday, August. 15th,1959.'1
Carried.
[Tenders for
removal of
fill.
Mr. John Stewart of 3965 Woodbine Street spoke on behalf of
several other residents of his area in respect to sanitary con-
ditions existing as the result of open ditching in their neigh-
borhood. It was indicated that sewage was being drained into
the open ditches and the spokesman for the delegation stated that
such conditions caused considerable stench. The Engineer
that the condition in Mr. Stewart's area was bad and it was
finally agreed that the problem should he referred to the Sani-
tary Officer for a full report. The Reeve advised that he will
accompany the Inspector and the Engineer at the time the inspec-
tion is made.
The following items on the Agenda were tabled:
1. Letter from the Niagara District Airport Development Com-
mission. The Clerk was instructed to see if the Committee has
evidence of Government guarantee'to provide the airport
facilities agreed upon. A representative of the Committee will
also be asked to attend the next meeting of Council to clarify
an~ questions that may he asked.
2. Letter from the Canadian Institute of Sanitary Inspectors
requesting the Township to take out advertising in'the Conference
programme. Deputy-Reeve Keighan asked the Clerk to check with"
the Village of Chippaws to determine if they might consider a
Joint adj with the Township in the programme.
3. Letter from the Department of planning & Development dated
June 24th in respect to a proposed subdivision owned by James
A. Climenhage Development Ltd. comprised of 84 lots located on
the East side of Allanthus Avenue within Twp. Lots 160 and 173.
In view of the fact that a policy has not been determined in
respect to approval of future subdivisions, the matter will be
tabled until the policy is clarified.
Signal LiRhts 4. Letter from Mrs. Dorothy Dougan of 2428 Dt~zumond Road
requestin~ the installation of a traffic signal at the inter-
section of Dnumuond Road and Cotwin Crescent. This matter was
referred to the Traffic Co~m~ittee for study.
5. A d~af~ agreement between the Te~.,aship and Kleincap Invest'
· ~ents Ltd. respecting the subdivision of 318 lots on the
former Weaver property was studied at some length and certain
,....... cont~d
Arena
Fimahces
i. JUlY 6,1959,
Allan "THAT action be taken against the owners of
the properties set forth in the Health
Inspector's report of June 30th, 1959
pursuant to By-law No. 2389."
Carried.
20. Bates
Allan "THAT the resignation of S. A. Moore from
the Committee of Adjustment be accepted with
regret and that Council's thanks be
extended to him."
Carried.
A letter and a copy of By-law 3075 of the County of Welland
were received setting out the equalized assessment o~f the
municipalities within the County which will be used for taxation
purposes in 1960. The equalized assessment for the Township
of Stamford was set up at $50,220,300. This figure represented
an increase of $2,117,812. over the previous year. This report
was accepted as satisfactory ....
and to amend By-law No. 2242 (1958) as
amended." . Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
Keighan- "THAT our Engineer be authorized to call
~ tenders on July 20th, 1959 for the removal
of 10,000 cu. yards of earth on the cut on
Garner Road north of Mountain Road."
Councillors Bates & MacB/in advised Council that it had been
necessary for the Arena to borrow money from their Bank by way
the Bank was not satisfied with such an operation and that it
was questionable if such a Board had the authority to arrange
for this type of financing at any Bank. It was decided to
invite the members of the Arena Board and the Manager to a
special meeting of Council which will be held on Thursday, July
9th for the purpose of having a full discussion of the Arena
statements prepared. tq submit.to members of Council as well as
23. MacBain
Bates "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Thursday,
at 7:30 p,m, on July 9th."
Carried ·
Meeting AdJ ourned,
liou: 2:00 P.M.
yf~
Present_
Kleincap
Const.Ltd.
Subdivision
Arena Board
A Special Meeting of Council was held on July 9th, 1959 at
7:00 p .m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
~. H. Bates
A. A. MacBait
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Arena Board
Cont'd
Mr. Joseph Kleinstein and his Solicitor, Mr. Goodman, discussed
the proposed plan of subdivision comprised of 318 lots being
developed by Kleincap Construction Ltd., formerly owned by the
Weavers. Mr. Goodman spoke on behalf of his client and advised
that all provisions of the subdivider's agreement had been agreed
to with the exception of the Township request to provide three
lots on the South side of Hawkins Street for future street allow-
.ances. He considered that three lots for road purposes in such
a short distance was too much to expect when in reality the
property would be used for the advantage of developing at the
rear end of deep lots having a depth of approximately 375 feet
frontinS on the North side of McLeod Road. The Engineer advised
that a drainage problem exists between McLeod Road and the
Southerly limit of the plan which is particularly aggravating on
the lands immediately adjacent to Reg. Plan 119 and lying south
of the Lot numbered 133. He suggested that of the three lots
under consideration Lot 133 would provide greater assistance in
solving the drainage problem that the other two lots, since the
problem was more acute near this lot. After considerable dis- Credit
cussion of the matter, Mr. Kleinstein agreed to deed the Township
Lot 133 and grant the Township a five year option to purchase
Lots 120 and 127 at a price of $1500.00. This offer was finally
accepted by Council. The matter of developing the plan in sec-
tions of 50 lot sizes was also discussed. Mr. Kleinstein advised
that he would like to work in two sections at one time, since he
proposed to construct houses of higher value in some sections
than others. He stated that he was prepared to pay the full ser-
vice costs in cash for the one or two sections which he desired Bran,combs
to work in at one time. This arrangement was acceptable to
Council. In concluding the subdivision matter, Council directed
that the subdivision agreement be amended in accordance with the
decisions reached at this meeting. Mr. Kleinstein and his lawyer
retired from the Council Chamber at 7:30 p.m. ,.
Council then met with the members of the Stamford Arena Board.
The following representatives of the Board were present:
Jack Bell, Chairman, Thos. Brant, Mrs. Emily Lamb, Don Bracken,
C. Dabmars Manager. At the request of the Reeve, Mr. James
Wincott, Chairman, and Mr. H. E. Brownhill, Manager, of the
Stamford Public Utilities Commission, were also present. The'
meeting with the Board was requested as .the result of an over-
draft which the Board had incurred at the Imperial Bank of
Canada in the amount of $3282.84. The over-draft had been
caused from reduced revenue and a poor hockey season durin~ the
last two years. It was emphasized that poor hockey seasons coul~
have a material effect on the finances of the Board. The Reeve
asked the representatives of the Public Utilities Commission if
any arrangement could be made to provide any relief in respect
to the cost of lighting, power, and water. He mentioned that
'the light and power costs averaged between $5,000. and $6,000.
per year and water averaged about $1,000. per year. The rap- I July 9,1959.
resentstires of the Commission produced a statement showin~
nmnber of gallons purchasud i, i1957 and 1958 ~nd for half of 59.
The statement also showed the gross cost of the water, less
a special discount, and the net cost. The representatives
stated that the cost of water to the Arena Board is approxi-
mately 17¢ per gallon and it was inferred that a further reduc-
tion in water costs could not be made since it was considered
that the discounts allowed at the present time could not be
increased. The members of the P.U.C. agreed to contact the
Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario to determine if any
reduction could be made in respect to the cost of power. If
any arrangement can be worked out they will be pleased to pass
any saving along to the Arena Board. The Auditor and Clerk
suggested that the Arena should prepare a budget each year and
submit it to Council before February 28th of each year, for
consideration. The Arena Board agreed to take this suggestion
under advisement. The Manager advised that the New York
Rangers had to-day completed arrangements to use the Arena
facilities this Fall for practices and pre-season hockey games.
He indicated that this arrangement would be helpful in respect
to the Arena finances. From the information conveyed by'the
Auditor, Mr. Dahmer, and the members of the Arena BQard, it
appeared that the Board might require an over-draft at a bank
of amounts up to $4500.00. It is expected that most of the
money borrowed will be retired before the end of the current
year although there is a possibility that a deficit of $3,368.00
might occur for the current year. As a result of the discussion
the following resolution was passed:
1. Bates
MacBait
"THAT the Reeve and Treasurer be authorized to
pledge the credit of the Corporation to the
Imperial Bank of Canada in respect of the
overdraft incurred by the Stamford Memorial
Arena Board up to an amount of $4500.00."
Carried.
At 8:30 p.m. the Arena Board and the members of the Public
Utilities Commission retired, and the Council met with Mr.
F. A. Bratscombs and reviewed the lengthy submission he had
made in respect to subdivision policy. All aspects of the
submission were discussed and Council indicated their reaction
to the proposals made. It was agreed to secure more informa-
tion and in certain cases, more study in respect to some of the
items, but no decision will be made in respect to the submission
until such time as amendments to our declaration of policy
respecting subdivisions is considered further.
2. Keighan
MacBait
"THAT Council adjourn to meeC again on Monday,
July 13th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 12:30 A.M.
' """0~,)'" '~ Clerk
Regular Meeting of Council was lield on July 13th, 1959
at 7:30 p.m. .
~, .L iD. F_resent.
~ ~ .
b~nutes 1. Allan
Bates
Tourist Camp Z. Bates
Allan
Tourist Hom_i 3. Keighan
~cBain
· ~, Set. Station 4.
i! Victualling 5.
~! Sightseeing 6 ·
,Taxi Driver 7.
E. E. Mitchelson
R~ F. Keighan.
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. ~cBain,
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
... . Councillor
.. Councillor
"THAT them inures of the meetings held
July 6th and 9th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Tourist Camp
· Licenses from the following be approved
and licenses granted:
Ted Stelmaszynski, 3273 Montrose Road,
peter Struk, 4911 Lundy~s Lane,
F. Maraldo, 2374 Lundy's Lane,
Mrs. E. Gunther, 2000 Murray St.,
John Karai, 3895 Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Tourist Home
.License from Emily Lamb, 2768 Lundy's Lane
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the application for a Service Station
-.License from Gordon Welstead, 2555 Lundy's
Lane be app~o~ved and license granted."
Carried.
Allan
Bates
Allan
Bates
Bates
Allm~
"THAI' the applications for Victualling Licens,
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Mrs. Ralph Biamonte, 2570 Frederica. St.(Res~[
James &MaryAnn Hetherington, 2878 Riall
(Grocery)
Peter Struk, 4911 Lundy's Lane (Pop Cooler)
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Sightseeing O~me:
-License from Norman Watson, Chippawa, be
approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from Robert D. Agretta, 2962 Margate[
St. be approved and license .granted ."
Carried.
Niag.Distr.
Airport
Committee
(leinstein
Subdivision
Barn 'at
1091 Portage
P roy inc ia 1
Gas Co.
Serbian
Rj_a_dwa y.
8quirt
At the request of Council, Mr. Donald J. Forgie, Chairman of
the Niagara District Airport Development Committee, a~tended
the meeting and presented a statement showing the capital
improvements agreed'to and undertaken by the Federal Government.
The statement indicated that approximately 4/5ths of the under-
takings agreed to by the Federal Government had been completed
and preliminary steps had been taken in respect to the balance.
As the result of the information conveyed in the form it was
generally agreed that the Federal Government was taking care of
the obligations they had promised and in consequence, the Clerk
was instructed to have a by-law prepared authorizing the agree-
ment to establish a Niagara District Airport Committee, for the
next meeting. The Solicitor will be asked to prepare an appro-
priate by-law and to check the phraseology of the draft agree-
ment submitted.
Road - Vine
Street
Mr. Jo Kleinstein and his Solicitor, Mr. A. Goodman, addressed
the Council in respect to the performance part of a proposed
agreement covering a proposed plan of subdivision of 318 10ts
located in Part Twp. Lots 158, 161 and 172. It was a~reed that
the original phraseology of the agreement was not necessary in
view of the fac~ that Mr. Kleinstein is to pay the full service . ~!..
charges of each section of the plan prior to the time a buildingSper,I ~"'
permit is applied for, or a conveyance is made, whichever be
first. As the result of this consideration, the Solicitor was ~ . i,~,~.;,.
asked to retire with the subdivider and his solicitor and change ~<,. .:;.
the agreement accordingly in order that it could be considered with U~i['~.
by-laws near the end of the meeting.
A letter was received from the Sanitary Inspector to the effect ;i~':: ~';'~'
that the horses had been removed from the barn located at the ,1~ ~; '.'
premises described as 1091 Portage Road. He also advised that the
objectionable pile of manure had also been removed at this loca-
tion. ,
A letter from the Firm of Brooks, Cromarty, Baker & Swayze was
received in connection with an application from the Provincial
Gas Co. for an order extending the existing special industrial
firm service rates and large volume special interruptible rates.
No opposition was expressed to the application but the Clerk was
asked to determine if the Company had notified the industrial
concerns incur Township respecting this application.
The Engineer reported that the dust nuisance had been eliminated
from the private roadway leading to the Serbian Picnic Grounds.
The Clerk was asked to express the appreciation of Council to
the Serbian Group for taking care of this complaint.
Members of Council were invited to a grand opening of the Squirt
League being sponsored by the Greater Niagara Baseball Assoc-
iation at Coronation Park at 4 p.m. July 18th. The invitation
was accepted .and as many members of Council as possible will
attend.
8, Bates
Allan'
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to proceed
with the construction of a water-bound
macadam road with surface treatment from
,Vine Street to north limit Lot 12, Plan 109
as requested by the Separate School Board and
as recommended by the Engineer°"
Carried.
Dept.of High- 9.
ways letter
Keighan
MacBain
St,Lights- 10. Allan
Balmoral. Bates
By-law 2400. 11. Allan
Keighan
By-law 2402. 12. Bates
MacBain
By-law 2403. 13. Bates
Allan
By-law 2404.14.
MacBain
Keighan
By-law 2405. 15. Keighan
Allan
By-law 2406. 16.
Keighan
~cBain
"THAT the Engineer be instructed to get in
touch with Mr. Kinnear of the Dept. of
Highways and notify him that items 4, 6,
and 9 outlined in his letter of July 6th are
not definite enough commitments in so far
as this Council is concerned."
Carried.
"THAT the P.U.C. be requested to install the
5 street lights required in the third sec-
tion of Balmoral - with the 300 watt incan-
descent units."
Carried.
"B~-LAW No. 2400, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution df an Agreement dated the 6th
day of July, 1959 between Kleincap Construc-
tion Limited and the Corporation of the Town-
ship of Stamford." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2402, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the construction of certain works as local
improvements under the provisions of the
Local Improvement Act." Read a first and
second time.
"BY-lAW No. 2403, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the
13th df July, 1959 between Mike Prociuk and
the Corporationsfor the Township of Stamford."
Read a first, second and third time and passed,
"BY-lAW No. 2404, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the
13th day of July, 1959 between Namac Con-
struction Company Limited and the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford." Read a first
and second time.
"BY-lAW No. 2405, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the
12th day of May, 1959 between Niagara Cut
Stone Limited, the Corporation of the Town
of Thorold and the Corporation of the T~.
of Stamford." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2406, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of a conveyance dated 13th
July, 1959, from the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford to Otto Alfonz Haas
and his wife, AuSustaMaria HaaS. as Joint
Tenants." Read a firsts second and third
time and passed.
,~By-law 2408. '17. Bates
MacBain
By-law 2407. 18. Allan
Keighan
Tenders 19. Bates
MacBain
Garner Rd. 20. Allan
0peninE. Bates
Road - 21. Bates
Plans 148 Allan
& 158.
Option of 22. Bates
Lands., Allan
Hopkins
"BY-lAW No. 2408, 1959. A By-law to establish
a Committee to coordinate public utilities
installations in the Township of Stamford."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2407, 1959. A By-law to amend
By-law 2350 (1959) being a by-law to regulate
the use of land; and the use, location, spacing,
heighth, and area of buildings and structures
within the T~nship of Stamford." Read a
first, second and third time and passed.
"THAT the Engineer be given permission to call
for tenders for the 1959 Sewer and Watermain
Construction at 2 p.m. August 4th, 1959.",'
Carried.
"THAT the Solicitor be instructed to order
necessary surveyorIs descriptions of that
part of Garner Road lying within Gore Lot
10, and to proceed thereafter with negotia-
tions to acquire said lands; and to apply to
the Railway Board of Canada for permission to
open the said,road."
Carried.
"THAT 65 feet between Plans 148 and 158 be
dedicated as a road and that after dedication
thereof the Engineer be instructed to proceed
with the construction of the road."
Carried.
"THAT the Reeve & Clerk be authorized to
option the rear 5 acres of land owned by
Fricis Sirmais at a price of $2,000. per
acre, said option to expire January 31st,
1960 and a deposit of $100.00 be paid for such
option and the same officials be authorized
to option additional adjoining lands (2.84
acres plus) from Jos. Janaroni on the same
terms and conditions."
Carried.
The following item on the ageida was ordered tabled:
1. Letter from John B. Hopkins offering to convey certain
property owned by him to widen Churches Lane East of Stanley
Avenue. The Engineer is to consider the offer and report to
Council at the ne~t meetin6.
. ourn
Allan
Bates
July 20th or at the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
A.G.Bridge The Engineer advised that the fabric is to be stretched on
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet Monday, park. the backstop at the A. G. Bridge Park. He expected the work
will be finished in a few y s time. He stated the overhang da '
Optimist
Club.
By-law 2409' 1, Allan
Keighan
New Tenders
Present.
Meeting Adjourned.
C 1 erk
A Special Meeting of Council was held on July 15th, 1959 at
7 '30 p .m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Mr. FrankMatth~qs along with Mr. Ray Griffin appeared before
Council on behalf of the Optimist Club of Niagara Falls respect-
ing the Lease dated July 15th, 1959. He stated that the Club
agreed to the conditions of the Lease with the exception of
sections "m" and "o". He suggested that the clauses are broad
and onerous and places the Club in a more restrictive position
than the ordinary owner. He questioned whether the Club was
leasing all of the property of the Park north of.Culp Street.
The Engineer advised they are leasing all of the land north of
Culp Street. The Council, in conmittee, discussed clauses "M"
and "O". Miss LaMmrsh stated that clause "m" was unusual but
· followed the instrnctious of Council to protect the Township.
They decided that the section should be re-phrased° The
Council agreed that the words respecting. local improvements in
clause "o" should be removed. The Solicitor read the revised
sections to Mr. Matthews and he agreed to the re-wording and
stated the Optimist Club would sign the Lease as revised..
"BY-LAW No. 2409, 1959. A by-law to
authorize the Corporation.to execute a
Lease dated the 15th day of July, 1959
from the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford to the Optimist Club of Niagara
Falls." Read a first) second and third
time and passed.
The Solicitor presented to Council the new tenders for water-
mains and sewe~nains. Miss La~rsh reviewed each section of
the tenders and Council agreed to make several changes. It
was decided that contractors should present their tenders in
two envelopes. One envelope to contain the prices bid and the
other envelope to containa letter from a bank manager re-
specting his financial position~ two letters of recommendation
from previous employers and the required bonds. If a tendeter
does not submit the required bond, letters, etc., the other
envelope containing the prices bid will not be opened, The
Council will approve of this new tender format the next
meeting of Council.
would be ordered and constructed later on in the year.
Road Work The Engineer advised that the 1958 Council had agreed to the
in Plan subdivider of Registered Plan No. 214 (Town & Country) entering
214. into an agreement with R. E Law Construction Company respecting
the construction of all roads within this subdivision. The
Subdivider overpaid the contractor for the amount of work
completed in 1958 and he was requesting that the contractor be
allowed to finish the road work this year at a rate per foot
considerably less than the rate per foot quoted by the Township.
Mr. Eidt recommended that R. E. Law be permitted to complete
this work and the Council agreed to the recommendation of the
Engineer.
Licenses 2. Bates .
Allan "THAT the applications for Victualling
Licenses (fruit & vegetables) from~ the
following be granted:
H. Mashford, 449 Drummond Read,
Wm. Gallinger, 388 Portage Road S."
Carried.
.Ad.iourn 3. Keighan
MacBaim "THA we do adjourn to meet on Monday,
July 20th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
.our.' 10:.30
~ E.E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. Allan Councillor
G. H. Bates Councillor
A.l A. MacBain Councillor
1 o Bates
Mac~ain "THAT the minutes of the meetings held July
13th and 15th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Z. Keighan
Bates "THAT we do new adjourn to go into Finance
'Committee and pass Accounts."
· .
Carried ....
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $7 970 20" Carried
= ............ i__::._ .= ......... .
July 13,1959. ,_... ·
Genera,____,!l
~F inanc e
Garage
Service
Station
Victualling
Salvage
Dealer.
Tourist
Camps.
Drivers
Licensesa
4. Keighan
Bates
5. Keighan
Bates
6. Keighan
Bates
7. MacBain
Bates
8. MacBain
Bates.
9. b~cBain
Bates
10. MacBain
Bates
11. Bates
Keighan
12. MacBain
Bates
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
July 17th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $7,782.84."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated July 17th, 1959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid amounting
to\$230,884.72.''
Carried.
!~EHAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from Joseph DomJan, 3209 Drummond
Road be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Service Station
License from Robert Moscarella, 1796
Valley Way be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Victualling
License (refreshment) from Joseph Domjan,
3209 Drun~ond Rd. be approved and license
granted." ·
'Carried.
"THAT the application ~or a Salvage Dealer
License 'from W. Racey, 2390 McLeod Rd. be
approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applications .for Tourist Camp
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Ivan Popovich, 4780 Lundy's Lane,
Mary & Joseph Jamesty, 3074 Lundy's Lane."
Carried.
'-'THAT the applications for Sightseeing Driver'!
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted:
Douglas C. Wallace, 4101 ~eaverdams 1load:
Daniel Dawson, 911 Victoria Ave,"
Carried.
Salvage
Yard.
Cut & Fill
Tender
¢NR Crossing
Drummond Rd
Safety
Gates
Brook field
area
Flooding
LBranscombe
13. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Salvage Yard
License from Fred W. Reid, 1207 Kalar
Road be approved."
Carried.
14. Bates
Allan
"THAT the tender of C. & S. Construction
Company for cut and fill on Garner Road be
accepted at the unit prices submitted, it
being the lowest tender received, subject
to the approval of the Dept. of Highways."
Carried.
Mr. H. W. Jackson of 577 Drunmond Road presented a petition
signed by 27 residents in the Drummond Road area near the C.N.R.
Railway, requesting that safety gates be installed at the.'-
crossing to protect their families against the increase in '
noise and hazard caused by double tracks installedi~ this
area. After discussion, the following resolution was presented
and passed:
15. MacBain
Bates
"THAT the Clerk be instructed to write to
the Board of Transport Commissioners
requesting them to consider the possibility
of installing safety gates to protect the
railway crossing on Drummond Road in the
vicinity of ,Cherrywood Acres and also that
if safety gates are to be installed the
Board consider restricting the blowing of
train whistles at that crossing. That the
Clerk enclose a copy of petition in his
letter."
Carried.
Mr. Joseph Iannuzzelli, 3066 Brookfield Avenue artended the
meeting and advised Council that his district was still having
difficulty with flooded basements after heavy rains and re-
quested Council to take action to correct the situation. The
Reeve advised him that the Council had received a petition from
the ratepayers of his district in 1958. When the matter was
dealt with by the 1959 Council it was determined that the cost
involved to construct a trunk sewer to the south through
undeveloped property could not be undertaken at this time
because of the large debenture commitments that the Township
already has. This information had been relayed to Mr. Logan,
the representative of the group, and in so relaying, it was
indicated that the Tow~shlp would construct a trunk line from
the south of the Brookfield section to the existing trunk sewer
if the residents would pay the cost in cash. The Council
appreciated the problem mentioned by Mr. Iannuzzelli and
requested the Engineer to again study the matter and bring in
a report recommending suggested action that might be takentto
correct the problem.
Mr. F. A. Branscombe and his Engineer, Mr. D. J. Beesley,
presented a brief in respect to a request for sewer extensions
on Montrose Road from near Industrial Street toproperty that
the Bissell Carpet Sweeper Company is interested in, located
Thorold Stone Road. An extension of sewer service to the area
!'5 ~;~ ] Twp. - the opinion that it was their duty to keep it that way.
~ ~i~. '~ Branscombe that this Company is interested in would make it possible to ~ Finances At this point Councillor ~acBain requested the Clerk to bring
· * ~'. ;. in a comparison in respect to debt, population, assessment,
!~ ~' Cont'd provide sewer services to the Town & Country Subdivision. Mr.
Cherrywood
Acres.
Right to
Vote
0. ,F, inances
Branscomhe and the Engineer suggested several ways in which the
cost to extend the sewer system could be financed and these
submissions were reviewed in detail and handed to the Clerk.
When the engineering part of the submission was completed,
Mr. Branscombe addressed the meeting and stated that the Town-
ship Engineer had estimated the cost to extend the sewer with
the provision of a pumping station, at $182,000.00. He sug-
gested that this figure might be slightly high and thought that
the work might be undertaken for $160,000.00. He stated that
if the Council approved of the extension he felt that the present
owners of property affected would raise an amount of $80,000.00
as'a contribution towards the cost. In order that the arrange-
ment may be worked out he was prepared to enter into an amend-
ment to the agreement covering Registered Plan 214. He asked
that the land between Montrose Road and the Queen Elizabeth Way
north of Thorold Stone Road be re-zoned to permit light indus-
trial development and stated that it was his opinion that the
area could ultimately develop into a show case type of develop-
ment for light industry. He declared that the extension of the
sewer system would open up a new area for residential construc-
tion and advised that in case there should he any misunderstanding
he is not interested in residential construction of the area that
could be opened up at the present time. A general discussion
took place on the merits of the proposal to extend the sewer
system and Mr. Branscombe was advised that Council would take
the matter under advisement and determine what action could be
taken.
Mr. John Broderick then addressed the Council on behalf of his
client, James A. Climenhage Development Ltd. in respect to the
lapproval of the final plan of the Cherrywood Acre~ subdivision.
He mentioned that his Company had developed three sections of
this property lying between Drumsond & Dorchester Roads and they
were anxious to develop the fourth section at this time as the
lots available in the other section had been reduced to approxi-
mately 15. In making the request he mentioned that the property
included in the fourth section is available to s~er and water
services and that his client had paid the cost for sewer laterals
to his property on Dorchester Road. He felt that it was desir-
able to approve of the last section in the area undertaken for
development by his Company and suggested that it was not pre-
mature and that healthy growth should be permitted to continue
in this area. The Reeve advised that this matter would'be taken
under advisement of Council and he would be notified concerning
any decision.
At this Juncture in the meeting Mr. Branscombe questioned
Deputy-Reeve Keighan and asked if he had 'any interest in a
subdivision which was recently approved by Council. At the
conclusion of the questions raised, Mr. Branscombe asked the
Reeve to check on the right of the Deputy-Reeve being privileged
to vote in respect to the approval of a subdivision recently
approved by Council. In response to the question, the Reeve
requested the Solicitor to report on the question raised,
Later on, a general discussion with the two subdividere and
Council took place on the state of the Township~s finances,
and the temporary curtailment in approving of residential
subdivisions- It wad generally agreed that the finances of
the Township were fairly good and members of Council.expressed
etc., of municipalities in Ontario which had experienced
exceptional growth and expansion in recent years.
Climenhage 16 o Bates
to Baptist FmcBain
Church.
Holiday. 17. Bates
Keighan
Bacon 18. MacBain
C0nveyanc e Keighan
Lands from 19.. Bates
Grimwood MacBain
Light 20. Allan
_Servicing Bates
Tender
"THAT Council recommend approval to the
Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board of a transfer of land from James A.
Climenhage Construction to the Baptist
Church subject to the condition that the
1959 taxes on the total parcel be paid in
full and subject to the condition that the
lands to be conveyed be included as a Block
on any future subdivision and that service
costs and public purpose charges in the
estimated amount of $8,578.50 be paid
the Corporation."
Carried. ,-~
"THAT blonday, August 3rd, 1959 be declared
as a public holiday."
Carried.
"THAT we approve the conveyance by John T.
Bacon of all of Township Lot No. 47 save and
except a parcel having a frontage of 132 feet
by 660 feet Subject to pre-payment of 1959
taxes in full."
Carried.
"THAT the Solicitor be authorized to take
the necessary steps to purchase lands
between the unopened road allowance between
Gore Lot 10 and Tw~p. Lots 8 and 9, and
between the unopened road allowance between
the Township of Stamford and Niagara,
approximately 425' x 66' from Mr. & Mrs.
Grimwood at a price of $1,000.00."
Carried.
"THAT the suggestions from the P.U.C. re:
street light sez~z.~icing be approved."
Carried.
The solicitor reviewed certain changes in respect to the sewer
and water tender forms which Council suggested. The changes
were found to be satisfactory and the following resolution was
presented and passed:
21. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the revised tender forms for sewer and
water construction be approved as presented.
By-law 2410 22. Allan
Bates
By-law 2411 23. Keighan
MacBain
By-law 2414 24. Allan
Keighan
Airport
Items
.Tabled_
Leasebuy
Beach
Proper:is§
"BY-LAW No. 2410, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of a conveyance dated the 20th
day of July, 1959 from the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford to Frank A. Branscombe."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
Ditch in
Plan 191.
"BY-LAW No. 2411, 1959. A By-law to prohibit
the carrying on or operation of pits and/or
quarries, and for regulating the operation
of pits and quarries within the Township of
Stamford." Read a first and second time.
"BY-LAW No. 2414, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an Agreement dated the
3rd d~y of July, 1959, between The Corpora-
tion of the City of St.Catharines, The Cor-
poration of the Twp. of Grantham, The Cor-
poration of the To~m of Merritton, The Cor-
poration of the Town of Port Dalhousie, The
Corporation of the T~n of Niagara, The Cor-
poration of the T~n of Thorold, The Corpora-
tion of the Township of Niagara, The Corpora-
tion of the Township of Thorold, The Cor-
poration of the City of Niagara Falls, the
Corporation of the T~nship of Louth, and
The Corporation of the Township of Stamford,"
Read a first, second and third time-and
passed.
25. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Councillor Allan and Mr. R.E.Y.Baldwin
be appointed this Council'~ representatives
on the Niagara District Airport Commission
for the balance'Iof 1959."
Carried.
The following items on the agenda were tabled:
1. Letter dated July 17th from Leasebuy Ltd. of Toronto in
respect to proposed revision of Reg. Plan 189 and certain
adjacent property which was formerly ~ned by Alex Kovacs.
No action was taken in respect to this application in view of
our present policy of not granting approval to new subdivisions~
2. Letter from the Township of Crowland-requesting the
Federal Government to take action to expropriate all beach
properties to the high water mark and restore them to public
use. The intent of the letter was not clearly understood and
the Reeve and Deputy-Reeve offered to discuss the matter with
representatives of Crowland Township at the County Council
Meeting the day following, and report to Council.
3. Letter from R. B. Erwin, OLS., re: notice to ~ners of
land affected by a proposed ditch in:he vicinity of Reg, Plan
191, which will take place on August 7th, 1959 at 6 p.m. at
2994 Crescent Road.
parking- -
Cup
Restaurant
Swimming
p0o___ls,
SideWalks
Schools.
Items
Filed:
W. Jeeds
C0~nittee
of Adjust-
ment
Ash &
Drunmond Rd.
Provincial
20,1959.
4. Letter from the Dept. of Highways re: complaint concerning
parking opposite the Cup Restaurant. The Engineer was requested
to discuss the subject matter of the letter with the Engineer
of the Department of Highways and report back to Council.
5. Letter from the Greater Niagara Safety Council suggesting
that Council consider the anactment of legislation in respect to
the provision of some type of covering to be placed on private
swimming pgols. The Solicitor was asked to check the legisla-
tion in this matter and determine what action a municipality is
empowered to take.
6. Letter from the Stamford Separate School Board urged that
sidewalks be provided on Beaverdams Road and Sinnicks Avenue
to provide protection for children attending the Cardinal
Nextman School and the new St.Gabriel Lalemant School. This
matter was referred to the Chairman of Sidewalks and the
Engineer for a report.
The following items on the agenda were filed:
1. Letter from the Dept. of Highways dated July 17th advising
that future fly-overs across the Queen Elizabeth Way will be
considered on the merits of each individual request. This
reply was givento objections raised by the Council for the
Department to provide for future fly-overs across the Q.E.Way.
The Clerk was instructed to advise the Department that we
object to the principle set out and it will be opposed at the
time the matter is heard before the Municipal Board.
2. Letter from A.F.Hiron respecting weed conditions in the
Town& Country Subdivision was referred to the Weed Inspector
for action.
3. Committee'of Adjustment notices advising that a public
hearing would be held on Thursday, July 30th at 4 p.m. in the
Council Chambers for hearing applications of Sydney Levy,
Kleincap Construction L~d., and Oakes Motel Ltd.
4. Letter from Chief Constable Cunningham reporting on con-
ditions existing at the comer of Ash Street and Drummond Road.
After a careful investigation of this comer he advised that
the traffic is not abnormal nor is the number of vehicles
entering or merging from Ash Street any greater than the other
streets leading on to Drummond Road. In the light of his
investigation his letter stated that it was not necessary to
make any recommendations regarding the prohibition of parking
other than now exists.
5. Letter from Brooks, Cromarty, Baker & Swayze dated July
15th, 1959 indicated that the industries affected by the
application of the Provincial Gas Co. for an order extending the
existing special industrial firm service rates and large volume
special interruptible rates had been provided with the infonua-
:ion contained in the application.
26. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn tomeet at the call
of the Reeve, or Monday, July 27th, 1959."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned~
Hour: /~ ~ .M. .
60.
present
Ainslie
Permit
Refused
Sewage &
Sanitation
Convention
Report on
Council
right to
vote.
Woodbine
Area
Health Dept.
Report
A Special Meeting of Council was held on July 23rd, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
Eo E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
5. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Hopkins
proposal
The Solicitor, Clerk and Building Inspector discussed an appli-
cation made by Dr. Ainslie of 2933 Lundy's Lane wherein a
building permit was requested for an addition to his residence
for the purpose of Doctor's offices. The officials reported
that under the restrictions included in By-law 914 the permit
could not be granted. The by-law mentioned restricts the use
of the lands to single family dwellings,semi-detached or duplex
residences, or apartment houses, but it does not permit pro-
fessional offices in the owner's residence. As the result of
the discussion of this matter the following resolution was
passed:
Sewer on
Winston St,
Winter
Works
Programme
1. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the application of Dr. Ainslie for a
building permit in respect of an addition
to his offices at 2933 Lundy's Lane be
refused."
Carried.
2. Keighan
MacBain
Report on
2nd sect.
Town &
Country
"THAT the Engineer and one member of his
staff and one member of Council be author-
ized to attend the Convention of the
Canadian Institute on sewage and sanitation
at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Sept.
27th to 30th." Report
Carried. Filed
Miss LaMarsh, the Township Solicitor, reported in writing on the
question raised by Mr. F. A. Branscombe at the meeting of July
20th in respect to the eligibility of a certain member of Council
being entitled to vote on a particular by-law to execute a sub-
division agreement. The Solicitor reported that any member of
Council is entitled to vote on a question unless he becomes
ineligible by the provisions of Section 56 of the Municipal Act.
This particular section deals with the question of contracts.
The report concluded by saying that if a ratepayer beli_ves there
is in fact any infringement in respect to eligibility, there
is a provision in the b~nicipal Act where action can be taken to
have the issue adjudicated upon. After the report was read,
Deputy-Reeve Keighan stated that he has no financial interest
in any subdivision within the Township. of'Stamford.
The Engineer reported that the complaint of Mr. John Stewart of Prest
3965 Woodbine Street concelming ditching problems of his area Premises
had been examined and that to enclose the ditch on Ulster Avenue
with a conduit pipe as suggested to Mr. Stewart would cost
$3,722.08. Members of Council considered that the problem was
the result of owners not having septic tanks and the following
resolution was passed:
"TI~T the Engineer's report re: the sewage
situation in the Woodbine area and the
matter of defective septic tanks in the
same area be referred to the Health Depart'
ment for report to Council.."
Carried.
3, Bates
Allan
C0ugblln
Prem_!ises.
.4. Bates
Keighan
"THAT the report of the Engineer re:
Hopkins proposal - intersection of Stanley
Avenue & Churches Lane, be received and
further information relative to the matter
be obtained from H.E.P.C."
Carried.
5. MacBain
Allan
"THAT our Engineer be instructed to proceed
with the installation of a 12" s~vermain
on WinSton Street from Weaver Avenue to
the east limit of Plan 135 upon pa~nent in
cash therefor."
Carried.
6. Keighan
Allan
"THAT Council support the resolution of oalt
re: Winter Works Incentive Progranme of
the Federal & Provincial GovErnments."
Carried.
The council received a report from the Solicitor dated July
22nd in respect to an opinion of liability with respect to the
proposed subdivision of what is called the second section of
the Town & Country plan. The report indicated that the only
person who can approve subdivision plans is the Minister of
Planning & Development and that this applies in all cases regard-
less of any steps that may have ~een taken by a Municipal
Council. As the result of the detailed opinion the following
resolution was passed:
7. Keighan
MacBain
UTHAT the report of the Solicitor re: the
second section of the Town & Country Sub-
division be received and filed, and that
the subdivider be notified tha~ no action
was taken by Council."
Carried.
8. Bates
Allan
."THAT action be taken vs. Mrs. Alice Coughlin
under the relevant by-law in respect of
· premises at 1594 Welland Line Road and 1764
Welland Line Road as a result of the
Engineer's report re: the unsatisfactory
state of these properties."
Carried.
9. Bates
Allan
"THAT action be taken under the Building
By-law vs. Mrs, Louisa Prest with respect
to premises at 2512 Stamford Green Drive."
Carried.
10. Bates
Allan
"THAT W. Pepper of 1584 Welland Line Road be
notified that Council is not satisfied with
his progress in cleaning up the premises
and that i~ same are not satisfactorily
cleaned up within 15 days action will-b~
taken under the relevant by-law."
Carried.
By-law 2413 12. Keighan
Allan
By-law 2412. 13. MacBain
Keighan
Land from 14. Keighan
Hydro. Allan
Optimist 15. Keighan
Centre MacBain
· ' Items
~, Tabled
~'I Letter
='= Pits etc.
~ Ad~ ourn
July 23,1959.
"By-LAW No. 2415, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of a Conveyance dated the
21st day of July, 1959 from Fricis Sirmais
to the Corporation of the Township of Stam-
ford." Read a first, second and third time
and passed.
"BY-IAW No. 2413, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of a conveyance dated the
20th day of July, 1959, from the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford to Calaguiro Bros.
Limited." Read a first, and second time.
"BY-lAW No. 2412, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of a conveyance dated the
20th July, 1959 from the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford to Telford G. Hume and
James P. Hume and Calaguiro Bros. Limited.';
Read a first and secnnd time.
"THAT the Clerk be instructed to negotiate with
the Hydro for a parcel of land which would
join Carlton Street between Dunn Street and
Cotwin Crescent."
Carried.
"THAT Council approve the plans for the
Optimist Youth Centre and that. the Building
Inspector be authorized to issue the neces-
sary Building Permit."
Carried.
The following items were tabled: '~'
1. Letter from the Township of Crowland're: restoring beach
properties to public use.
2. Letter from Miss LaMarsh reporting on 'the provisions 6f
the Ditches and Watercourses Act.
3. Third reading of By-law No. 2411 to prohibit the carrying
on and operation of pits and/or quarries in the To~mship.
"TII~T we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
July 27th at 7:30 p.m,"
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
16o MacBain
Keighan
Hour P.M,
p~resent.
Minute s 1.
Barb er 2.
Tourist Camp 3.
Driver 4.
Hcl, lillan
Premises
M0ntrose -
Drainage,
Weeds.
Dayman Ave.
Weeds.
Regular Meeting of Council was held on July 27th, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N, Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Council]or
Councillor
MacBain
Bates
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
July 20th and 23rd, 1959 be adopted as
printed."
Carried.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the application for a Barbershop
License from Ralph Augusto, 3174 Drummond
Road be approved and license granted."
Carried'.
MacBain
Bates
"THAT the application for a Tourist Camp
License from Mrs. Lucie Senese, 1286 St.
Paul Ave. be approved and license granted."
Carried.
MacBain
Keighan
"TI~T the application for a Sightseeing
Driver's License from Ernest Deso~neaux,
1060 Dorchester Road be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
Mrs. Wm. McMillan, 2293 Carlton Avenue, addressed the Council
in respect to a notice to vacate the premises she is occupying
by September 1st, 1959. The Solicitor explained that the
notice had been sent at the direction of Council and stated
that a life lease of the property had been given to Mr. Wm.
McMillan on the understanding that the lease would expire on
his death. Mrs. McMillan pointed out that the Township moved
.the house owned by her husband onto park property and in con-
sequence the ownership of the house was still held by her. She
· advised that she was in receipt of welfare and she was not in a
financial position to move the house off the property. The
Reeve advised her that the Clerk would contact her about the
end of the week concerning this matter.
Mr. Fred Belousoff addressed Council about drainage conditions
he had previously complained about in respect to Montrose Road.
He also complained about the weed condition that exists near
the corner of Montrose Road and Edith Street. The Engineer
stated that he had made a report to Council concerning this
matter and that the ditching required on this road would be
carried out sometime this Fall. The Reeve stated that the weed
situation would be referred to the Weed Inspector.
Mr. Robert Hunt, 1846 Vine Street, addressed Council in respect
to the weeds at the dead end of Dayman Avenue. The Engineer
will arrange to have the weeds cut on the road allowance and
the weeds on adjacent properties to the road allowance will be
referred to the Weed Inspector.
es on 5. Keighan,* ~ ~ · k
as outlined in their letter of July 17th,
1959 re: additional brakes on buses and
trucks of more than 4 tons."
Overpass 6. Allan
at Canal Bates
PUC sub- 7. Bates
station. MacBain
Debenture 8. biacBain
By-law Allan
'/ Committee 9. Allan
!' re: Finances Bates
Branscombe 10. MacBain
Request for Bakes
Sewer.
Carried.
"THAT we concur with the resolution from
Welland County Council re: overpass over
canal at Welland and Port Colborne & Homer."
Carried.
"T}~T Council negotiate with the P.U.C. re:
a sub-station lot on Township property on
Dorchester Road as per the request of the
P.U.C. dated July 23rd,'1959."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk be instructed to prepare a
by-law authorizing the issuing of deben-
tures in the amount of $1,295,000.00 for the
construction and equipping of the proposed
new secondary school and $170,000.00 for the
Stamford Public Utilities Commission for the
extension and improvements to electrical
distribution and street lighting systems,
etc., subject to the approval of the OntariQ
Municipal Board."
Carried.
"'T}~T the Reeve, Deputy-Reeve and Clerk be
appointed a Committee to study ways and means
of financing debenture issues for Hydro,
Education and Trunk Sewers, in a total amount
of $1,549,700.00."
,Carried.
"TItAT the request submitted by F.A.Branscombe
to extend a trunk sewer system to that
of Montrose Road north of the Thorold Stone
Road be not approved for the foll~qing
reasons:
1. A pumping station will have to be util-
ized to extend the system to Montrose Road
and it is estimated that the total cost to
do so including trunk mains would amount to
approximately $182,000.
2. It is considered that development would
be premature in the areas where the trunk
sewermain would extend through.
3. The capital finances of the Township
are such at the present time that a sewer-
main in the area proposed could not be con-
sidered.
4. There are certain serviced industrial
areas available for industry at the ~resen~r~ '-
Ayes & Nae were called as recorded harpOOn
Ayea:'Mac~aln~Batee~Allan,Keighan,Mitchel '
-, · . - Carried. ~ ._
By-law 2416
Items
Tabled.
Noise.
PUC
Option
River Realty
to Chapman
By-law 2411
B_eaches
Itemb Filed
Tourist Corn.
b Jeering
9~'~ Conven.
Stamford
.Hort. Society
Statement ·
on Sewers
Keighan
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 241.6, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an Agreement dated
the 27th July, 1959, be~qeen the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford and C & S Con-
struction Co." Read a first, second and
'third time and passed.
The following items were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from Mrs. A. W. Williams of 1835 Highland Avenue
complaining of the noise from the Power City Plumbing & Heating
Company located adjacent to her home. The Building Inspector
is to secure further information concerning the type of opera-
tion carried on at titis location.
2. Letter from the Stamford Public Utilities Commission
advising that the Conmffssion wish to exercise their option...
to purchase in respect to Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 in
Plan 160. This property is owned by the Township and~ fronts
on Montrose Road near Industrial Street. The Clerk was instruc
ted to have the conveyance prepared.
3. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board re: transfer of property from River Realty Development
to Donald N. Chapman, located within Part Block G, Reg.Plan
876. In view of the fact that a staff report from the Planning
Board was not included, the Clerk was requested to secure
copies of the report and the letter will be considered at the
next meeting.
4. By-law 2411 relative to the operation of pits and quarries
in the Township was tabled to permit members of Council to
study the matter further.
5. Letter from the Solicitor relative to the request of
Crowland Township that the Federal Government take steps to
expropriate all beach properties to the high water mark. It
was decided that more specific information would have to be
secured from Crowland and the Clerk was requested to secure
same.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered filed:
1. Letter from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
advising that a meeting of the Tourist Committee of the
Chamber would be held Friday, July 31st at 7:30 p.m.
2. Programme of the Ontario blunicipal Association Convention
which will be held on August 30th, 31st and September 1st and
2rid.
3. Letter from the Stamford Horticultural Society expressing
appreciation of their annual grant and advising that the
Society expect to start the programme of landscaping and
planrings in various parts of residential districts and will
give the suggestions made regarding the Memorial Arena and
islands on street crescents their first consideration.
4. Statement from the Engineer in regard to the sewer con-
struction which was undertaken under the Winter Works Employ-
mcnt programnc. The programmc inc!udcd a trunk scwcr on
Carlton Avenue from Dunn Street to Culp Street~ a tn, nk sewer
on Douglas Street and a sewei~nain on Weaver Avenue. The
programme also included watermains on Weaver Avenue and
Statement
Cont'd
Mrs .ltodges
Caledonia Street. The total net cost for this work which mu~t
be debentured by the Township is $84,700.00. The Clerk advised
that these figures will be used to prepare deb~nture:!by-laws to
finance the work.
5. A letter from Mrs. Sarah E. Hodges requesting a month's
extension to clean up her property described as "628 Baldwin
Ave." was approved. The month's extension will expire on
August 25th. The extension was granted due to Mrs. Hodges'
age and infirmity as well as the fact that she is making an
honest endeavour to have the property taken care of.
Adjourq 12. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday,
August 4th, 1959 or at the call of the
Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned-
sever
62.
Hour
9:30 P.M.
A Special Meeting of Council was held on July 30th, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
Clerk
Presen~
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
CouncillQr
Councillor
Councillor
PUrpose
The meeting was called for the purpose of considering several
By-laws, including by-laws authorizing the issue of debentures
for a new high school, and improvements t? the electrical
power distribution system.
By-law 2398
1. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2398, 1959. A By-law to author~
ize the execution of an Agreement dated
the 22nd June, 1959 between the Corpora-
tion of the Township of Stamford and
Roger Hunt, carrying on business as Hunt's
Greater Niagara Ambulance Service."
Read a second and third time and passed.
By-law ~417
2. Bates
Allan
"BY-LAW no. 2417, 1959. A By-law to
rescind By-law No. 2414, 1959." Read a
first, second and third time and passe~.
By-law 2418
3. Allan
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2418, 1959. A By-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
dated the 3rd day of July, 1959, between
The Corporation of the City of St.Catharines,
The Corporation of the Township of Grantham,
The Corporation of ~_he T~wn of Merritton,
The Corporation of the Town of Port
Dalhousie, The Corporation of the Town of
Niagara, the Corporation of the Town of
h
Thorold, The Corporationof 'the Towns ip
...... continued
By-law 2418
(C oht inu ed )
By-law 2420 4.
By-law 2419 5.
By-law 2421 6;
By-law 2422
e
_By-law 2423 8.
Term of 9.
.Debentures
~Y-~aw 2424, 10.
Keighan
Bates
Allan
Bates
Keighan
Bates
Keighan
MacBain
Keighan
Allan
Keighan
MacBain
Bates
Allan
of Niagara, The Corporation of the
Township of Thorold, The Corporation of
the City of Niagara Falls, The Corpora-
tion of the Township of Louth, and The
Corporation of the Township of Stamford."
Read a first and second time.
"BY-LAW No. 2420, 1959. A By-law to
authorize the issue of Debentures in the
principal amount of $1,295,000. for the
purpose herein mentioned." Read a first
and second time.
"BY-LAW No. 2419, 1959. A By-law to
authorize the issue of Debentures in the
principal amount of $170,000 for exten~
sions and improvements to the Electrical'
Power Distribution System of the Township
of Stamford." Read a first-'and second
time.
"BY-LAW No. 2421, 1959. A By-law author-
izing an application to The Ontario
Municipal Improvement Corporation for
the purchase by it of certain debentures."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2422, 1959. A By-law author-
izing an application to The Ontario
Municipal Improvement Corporation for
the purchase by it of certain debentures."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2423, 1959. A By-law author-
izing an application to The Ontario
Municipal Improvement Corporation for
the purchase by it of certain debentures."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
"THAT the term of the Debentures for the
works included in By-laws 2317 and 2347
be altered from a term of 15 years to
10 years."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2424, 1959. A By-law to require
the erection and maintenance of fences and
gates around privately-owned outdoor
swimming pools, and to prescribe the height
and description thereof." Read a first
time.
Adiourn
July 30,1959.
3 ·
p~es. en~.
Minutea
: HairdressinK
!
: Taxi Driver
12. Keighan
MacBain
"BY-LAW No. 2425, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the amendment of an Agreement dated
June 9th, 1959 between Gertrude Ellen
Sauer, carrying on business as Hyland
Electric and the Corporation of the Town-
ship of Stamford." Read a first, second
and third time and passed. '
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on
Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the corner
of Dorchester Road and the Queen Elizabeth
Highway." Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour: P.M.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on August 4th, 1959 at
7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keig~n D~uty-Re~e
~. N. Allan Councillor
G. H. Bates Councillor
A. A. MacBaim Councillor
Clef
1, Bates
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held July
27th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
2. Allan
Bates
"THAT the applications for Hairdressing
'Licenses from the following be approyed
and licenses granted:
Lena Girardo, 537 Portage Road North,
Melva Dell, 2240 McLeod Road."
Carried.
3. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the.application for a Taxi-cab
Driver's License from David G. Stanton,
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
4. MacBain
Bates
"THAT we accept the report of the Build-
ing'Inspector for Building Permits
issued in the month of July, 1959 in
the amount of $360,550.00."
Ca~led.
Mrs .Konkos
Ditches &
Watercourses
Act.
Chapman
Application
A letter from Mrs. Anna Konkos, proprietor of the Siesta
Motel, 1703 Thorold Stone Road, complained of the noise
which emanated from the Town and Country Taxi Office and
the Frontier Paving Company adjacent to her Motel. The
letter indicated that teenagers frequenting the Taxi Office
caused some of the noise by loud talk and screaming and
the Paving Company contributed a great deal by starting
operations very early in the morning. Apparently they store
materials and equipment behind the White Eagle Restaurant
and when the trucks are started in the morning and equipment
and materials placed on trucks there is considerable noise,
disturbing the guests at the Motel. Council directed that
the matter be referred to the Police Department for action
and a report· Copies of the letter from Mrs. Konkos will
be forwarded to the Taxi and Paving Companies. After the
matter had been dealt with by Council, Mrs. Konkos addressed
~he Council later on in the evening and reiterated the
statements made in her letter. She indicated that if the..
noise continued at this location it would seriously affect ,
her motel business. The Reeve advised her concerRi~g the
action Council had decided on.
5. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Township Engineer be appointed
Engineer under the Ditches and Water-
courses Act with respect to the applica-
tion of R.B.Erwin,O.L.S."
Carried.
A letter from the Planning Director of the Niagara Falls
& Suburban Area Planning Board dated July 22nd, 1959
recommended that the application of Donald N. Chapman for
re-zoning of Part Block "G", Reg. Plan 876, located on the
North side bf Thorold Stone Road, be not approved for the
reasons indicatediin the letter.
Refuse 6. MacBain
~pplication Bates
Second Yr.
~ourSe
Alvie Booth
Twp.portion~
~S!,~tc.
7. Bates
Allan
"THAT we accept the reco,nmendation of
the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area
Planning Board and refuse the application
of Donald Chapman to rezone Part of
Block "G", Reg. Plan 876 in the Township
of Stamford."
Carried.
"THAT the registration fees for the
Second Year Course of the Municipal
Clerks & Treasurers Training Course be
paid on behalf of Miss M. Adams and Mr.
Harold Watson."
Carried.
The Engineer advised that he had visited Mr. Alvie Booth
a Township employee, and informed Council that his physical
condition was not good and it was very doubtful if he would
ever be well enough to resume his work with the Tovmship.
He stated that Mr. Booth had expressed some concern about
his Hospital and P.S.I. coverage.
8. Bates
Keighan
"~T Mr. Alvie Booth b.e informed ~ha~
his employment with the Township is
terminated as of Dec.31st, 1959 and
that in the ~nterval he will be
· · . . . . .continued
~ i. ( Twp.portion '
Mr .Baldwin
Items Filed
Bd .Minutes
CNK Cross-
Overpasses
Bond~
S i~ns
Jackson
Planning Bd.
application
Report on
Heatiu~ Co.
Size of
Council
maintained on the payroll as an employee
without pay and the Corporation's por-
tion of p.S.I. and Blue Cross, and Group
Insurance will be paid by the Corporation
until such date."
Carried.
A letter from Mr. R.E.y.Baldwin declined the appointment to the
Niagara District Airport Commission for reasons set out in the
communication. It was decided that members of Council would
consider another appointment at the next meeting.
The following items on the agenda were ordered filed:
'1. Minutes of the Planning Board meeting held July 22nd,1959.
2. Letter from the Board of Transport Commissioners dated
July 30th advised that a joint inspection will be made by a
representative of the Board and the C.N.R. in respect to the
C.N.R. Crossing at Druu~nond Road in the near future.
3. Letter from George Bukator, M.P.P. acknowledging our
support of the Welland County Council resolution in respect
to overpasses over the Welland Canal.
4. Letter from the Treasurer of the Township of Toronto
relative to subdivision bonds.
5. Circular letter from the Dept. of Transport advised con-
cerning certain Highway traffic regulations relative to signs,
which will become effective in 1961.
6. Letter dated July 14th from the Niagara Falls & Suburban
Area Planning Board relative to the request which Mrs. W .P.
Jackson of 2151 North Street submitted to Council in respect
to a division of her property located within Part of Township
Lot 126. In view of the fact that the property Mrs. Jackson
proposes to sell has a frontage of less ~han that permitted in
R (2) Areas, it was recommended that she should make an appli-
cation to the Committee of Adjustment for permission to use
the parcel as a building lot. At the same time as this appli-
cation is made she should apply to the Niagara Falls & Subur-
ban Area Planning Beard for permission to sell the parcel.
It was agreed that this information would be communicated to
'Mrs. Jackson.
The Township Engineer reported that the Building Inspector
had inspected the operations of the Power City plembing &
Heating Company on Highland Avenue and advised that the
business was being operated in conformity with the regulations
of a Commercial (1) area where it is located. The owners of
'the business had premised to reduce the noise as much as
possible. This information will be relayed to Mrs. A. M.
Williams of 1835 Highland Avenue who had complained to Council
concerning the noise.
Deputy-Reeve R. F. Keighan informed Council that he was of the
opinion that the volume of business in Stamford Township was
of such proportions that the membership of the Municipal
should be enlarged. Re requested an expression of opinion in
respect to the suggestion. All members of Council agreed that
the membership of the Council should be enlarged and the ClerR,
was asked to report in respect to the procedure necessary to
Size of
Council
;ick Leave
Report
ourn
Aug.4,1959
Present
_~ inute s
Fi3ance
General
ief
. enlarge the Council and what, if any, effect, enlarging the
Council would have on the Administrative Staff.
The Clerk was requested to bring in a report concerning the
operation of sick benefit programme established for employees.
9. Bates
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday,
August llth, 1959 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adj ourned
Reeve
Hour: 9:00 P.M.
' D 0 "~ Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on August llZh, 1959
at 7:30 Dom.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N..Altan
G. H. Bates
A. A, MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Allan
Bates
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held July
30th and August 4th, 1959 be adopted as
prig. ted."
Carried.
2. Keighan
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
3. Keighan
Allan
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
August 7th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\$155,965.51."
Carried.
4. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
August 7th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\$63,565.26."
'Carried.
5. Keighan
Allan
"THAI' the statement of Relief Accounts dated
August 7th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $1,217.05."
Carried.
Brookfield
S eweKs
First
Baptist
Church.
Swimming
Pools.
Baptist
,:h.rch
,,_..
6. Keighan
Allan
7 · Bates
Allan
Bates
Allan
"THAT the Committee on Finance do new arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Damore Bros. for 1959
Sewermain Construction be accepted at the
unit prices submitted, it being the lowest
tender received."
Carried.
"THAT the tender of Damore Bros. for 1959
Watermain Construction be accepted at the
unit prices submitted, it being the lowest
tender received."
Carried.
Mr. Harold Logan of 2292 Brookfield Avenue addressed the Council
in respect to provision of supplementary sewer facilities to
relieve the combined sewers in their section of the Township.
He reiterated that the residents were having difficulty with
flooded cellars and suggested that the system was not large
enough for the area it serviced. The Engineer had a report
for Council which showed the estimated costs for the installa°
tion of a storm sewer on Brookfield Avenue and Clare Street to
the Hydro Canal at $4,746.66. The Engineer did not recommend
this method as a complete cure but suggested that it would
assist the difficulty to some extent. He reminded Council that
his Department earlier this year had recommended that a com-
bined storm and sanitary sewer be extended northerly from Dunn
Street to the intersection of Clare Crescent and Brookfield
Avenue, at a cost of $20;000. Council discussed the matter at
some length but no action was taken.
Mr. Jack Burnerr addressed the Council in respect to the service
costs and the 5% contribution the Township has requested in
connection with the transfer of Church property from the J.A.
Climenhage Development Ltd. to his clients, the First Baptist
Church. He was advised that the service charges were high in
view of the fact that the property has roads on two sides.
The Reeve informed him that he was only being charged $100.00
for the 5% condition in respect to the large portion of property
the Church authorities were acquiring outside of Keg.Plan 215,
and in view of these circumstances our costs could not be
changed.
Mr. R. Doucette, operator of the Plaza Motel at 4511 Lundy's
Lane~ along with two other motel operators, addressed the
Council in respect to the proposed requirements to fence
swimming pools throughout the Township. The delegation were
informed that the proposed by-law had only been given the
first reading. After hearing that the proposed by-law called
for a fence 4% feet high, the delegation suggested that less
difficulty would be experienced if the by-law was changed to
provide for a 42" fence which is a standard width. They were
informed that their representations would be taken into con-
sideration before the proposed by-law was given final passaSe'
'Allan
Rent 10 · Bates
E~uipment Allan
Funds re: 11. ~cBain
Plans 207, Keighan
193.157.
Fire Hall · 12. Keighan
Parking Lot. MacBain
Card with 13. MacBain
Licenses Keighan
Conservation 14. Keighan
Authority. MacBain
Retarded 15. Bates
~hildren. MacBain
Trees on 16o Bates
Beaver Lumber Keighan
Property.
~eterans 17 · Keighan
MacBain
Rental
erect do
"THAT the Engineer be given permission to
rent equipment as required for 1959 Road
Construction from Cashmore Contracting
(Niagara) Ltd. at the prices set forth in
his letter of August 11, 1959."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk be instructed to ~ffite to the
subdivider of Plans 207, 193 and 157 or the
representative of the subdivider as the case
may be, demanding that the funds necessary
to complete the sidewalks in the said sub-
divisions be paid into the To~cnship before
the 31st day of August, 1959."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call for
tenders for the paving of the-Lundy's Lane
Fire-Hall Parking Lot, in accordance with
his specifications. Tenders to be in the
hands of the Clerk ~y 2 p.m. August 24th,1959."
Carried.
"THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to the
Greater Niagara Fish & Game Protective Assoc.
informing the Club that Council has author-
ized the distribution of the card attached
to-their letter with hunting licenses."
Carried.
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to make payment
to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation
Authority, the sum of $235.33, which
represents Stamford's contribution to the
Authority for the year 1959~"
"THAT Council endorse the petition of the
Greater Niagara Assoc. for Retarded Children
to the Minister of Health."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to remove
any trees on Township property in front of
Beaver Lumber ~o. property on Drummond Road."
Carried.
"THAT the C.M.H.C. be requested to increase
the grant in lieu of taxes on the Veterans
Rental Project of 1948-49, to an amount
equal to regular taxes, for the reasons out-
lined in their letter of August 4th, 1959."
Carried.
e h
Council MacBa'n Council take
=-------- crease the Council of the Municipality of
Stamford Township from 5 members to 7 members;
that is, a Reeve, a Deputy-Reeve and 5
Councillors, by means of a Private Bill being
prepared and advertised as necessary, and
presented at the next sitting of the Pro-
vincial Legislature; all of whom would be
elected by a general vote."
Carried.
By-law 19. Bates
2426. Allan
By-law 20 · MacSalt
2412. Allan
"BY-lAW No. 2426, 1959- A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 27th
July, 1959, between the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford and Fermino Susin carry-
ing on business under the Firm Name and style
of C & S Construction Co." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
By-law 21. Allan
2413._ Bates
"By-LAW No. 2412, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of a conveyance dated the 20th
July, 1959 from the Corporation of the Cor-
poration of the Township of Stamford to
Telford G. Hums and James P. Hume and Cala-
guiro Bros. Limited." Read a third time and
passed.
Mr .McQueen 22 · Keighan
Airport Allan
C 0[11111 .
Items
Tabled ..
Road All.
TwD oLt. 113
Copies of
A~reements
"BY-LAW No. 2413, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of a conveyance dated the 20th
day of July, 1959 from the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford to Calaguiro Bros.
Limited." Read ~ third time and passed.
"THAT Mr. George McQueen of Glenholme Avenue,
Township of Stamford, be appointed Stamford's
second representative to the Niagara District
Airport Commission."
Carried.
The following items were ordered tabled:
1. Letter from Mr. F.A.Branscombe relative to the requiremen~
of the Planning Board for road allowance running through his
property in Township Lot 113, from Valley Way to Sidney Street
extended. He suggested that the requirement of the Planning
Board was such he would not be in a position to complete the
property transfer to the R.C.M.P. It was agreed that the
matter would be discussed with the Planning Director by the
Reeve and Clerk and a report brought in to Council.
2. Mr. F. A. Bratscombs requested certain copies of draft
agreements which had been prepared in connection with the
registration of the second part of the Town and Country
Estates plan of subdivision. It was agreed that the Solicitor
should report ae to the authority for supplying the documents
A_dj ourn
~ ~ ]F~' requested.
~/?";~~~h~i~l 3. The report of the Committee relative to mechanical office'
i · equipment was tabled for f~rther consideration.
.. ~ . ....... . . .. . . .
23. Keighan
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on
Saturday, August 15th, 1959 at 10 a.m."
I ~ R
65.
Present
E,S .Fox
Cemetery
HOuse.
Increase
Counc i i.
Road Allow.
Pt .T~ .Lt.
!13.
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour 11:30 P.M.
A Special Meeting of Council was held on August 15th, 1959
at 10:00 a.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. b~cBain
Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Bates
MacBait
"THAT E. S. Fox Limited be authorized to
proceed with the extra work re: the
Police Bldg. as set forth in their letter
of August 14th, 1959 to the Plumbing
Inspector."
Carried.
2. Allan
Bates
"THAT the offer of Steve Banjanin of $110.00
for the Cemetery House, 3467 Lundy's Lane
be accepted providing that:
(1) The building be removed within 30 days,
(2) A demolition policy be obtained from a
reliable firm subject to the satisfaction
of the solicitor."
Carried.
The Reeve reported that he and the Clerk had visited the office
of Mr. Roderick Lewis, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly on
August 13th and discussed with him the procedure required in
connection with the submission of a private bill from the
Township of Stamford to increase the membership of the Muni-
cipal Council from five members to seven members and all to
be elected by general vote. Mr. Lewis advised that a private
bill would not be considered if the Legislature had a special
session this Fall, since private bills of this type are never
considered at special sessions. He mentioned that the adver-
tising of the bill could be proceeded with any time and recom-
mended that the Solicitor discuss the draft and form of the
private bill with the Secretary of the Private Bil. l~s Committee
prior to the enactment of a by-law by tile Township Council.
The Reeve also advised that he and the Clerk had discussed the
requirement of the Planning Board for a future road allowance
through a part of Township Lot 113 from Valley Way to Sidney
,Street extended. This road would be located Just west of the
property the R.C.M.P. are considering.for the site of a now
building. He advised that the Board and Planning Director
,considered that Sidney Street would be too long to consider
a crescent~ and that it was considered that a road
Rd .Allow ·
Cont'd
Valley Way was essential. After members of Council discussed
the proposed street allm~ance recommended by the planning
Board the following resolution was passed:
R.C.M.P.
property ·
3. 'MacBain
Allan
"THAT no action be taken with respect to the
application of Mr. F. A. Branscombe con-
cerning the R.C.M.P. property on Valley
Wa ."
Y
Carried.
Declaration
of Policy,
Subd.PolicV
Surve_~
Ad,loull~.
Aug.15,1959.
The meeting was called for the purpose of considering amendments
to our Declaration of Policy relative to the registration of-new
subdivisions. The Reeve pointed out that~Council had not
approved any new subdivisions initiated this year and accordingly
the policy amendmentsshould be set up and formalized as soon as
possible. Mr. Conroy Dowson, the Director Of the Niagara Falls &
Suburban Area Planning Board was in attendance at the invitation
of Council and a full discussion ensued in respect to controlling
the registration of future subdivisions in such a way that the
economy of the Township will not suffer. As a result of the dis-
cussion that took place it was considered that the following
features should be considered when amendments are made to our
policy:
1. Subdivision policy should be tightened and strengthened.
2. The Township should avoid development from one watershed
to another.
3. The Township should avoid package sowage plants.
4. The timing factor in releasing future subdivisions should
be incorporated in the Official Plan.
5. Future development should be staged on the Official Plan.
6. Future development should be worked 6ut in co-operation
with the Board of Education.
7. Consideration of subdivisions should be made on the basis
of the availability of all services.
8. Priority should be given to the development within the
areas of the Township where services exist. -'
As a result of the meeting it was decided that a survey would
be made to determine the number of lots in registered sub-
divisions that can be developed with services. Together with
this information a survey will be made in respect to applica-
tions for approval of additional subdivisions which we have
received since the first of the year It was decided that the
information requested should be made available as soon as
possible,
4. MacBain
Allan
Reeve
"THAT we adjourn to meet again on August
17th, 1959 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
pJesent
blinutes
Taxi Owner
Climenhage
Plan.
ly-law
242__7.
By- law
-A Regular Meeting of Council was held on August 17th,
1959 at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Bates
Allan
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held on
August llth, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
Allan
MacBain
"THAT a Taxi-cab O~ner's License be granted
to Ernest Goldstone of 2105 Montrose Road,
Niagara Falls, Ontario." -"
Carried.
Mr. James Climenhage addressed the Council in respect to
residential development he proposed off Keiffer Street as
shown on Reg. Plan 108. He reminded Council that he had
mentioned this development some time ago and at the time he
had been advised that the cost for sewer and water mains
would have to be undertaken by the subdivider. He informed
Council that he was prepared to pay the cost for such con-
struction and advised that there was some urgency in pro-
ceeding with the matter quickly'since he understood that
mortgage loans would be available September 1st, 1959. He
stated that if he supplied the funds for the construction of
sewer and water mains that sidewalks could be constructed
under the Local Improvement Act and roads could be constructed
by the Township. When the agreement for this particular plan
was entered into, the subdivider was not required to pay for
the cost of services, but Mr. Climenhage suggested that the
proposal he was making was the same type of agreement offered
another developer in respect to the Potter Subdivision.
Council advised Mr. Climenhage that certain surveys in connec-
tion with subdivisions were being completed at the present
time and a meeting would be held on the matter of subdivisions
this week. In the meantime, no action was taken on the
request.
3. Allan
Bates
"BY-LAW No. 2427, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an Agreement dated the
17th day of August, 1959 between the Cor-
poration of the Township of Stamford and
Damore Bros. Limited." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
4. Keighan
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2428, 1959. A By-law to author-
ize the execution of an Agreement dated the
17th day of August, 1959, between the Cor-
poration of the Township of Stamford and
Damore Bros. Limited." Read a first, second
and third thne and passed.
By-law
_2429..
A.G.Bridge
Park Hours
5. Allan
Keighan "BY-lAW No. 2429, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the undertaking of certain extensions and
improvements to the Electrical power Distri-
bution System and the Street Lighting System
of the To~raship of Stamford." Read a first
and second time. Unanimously.
Councillor A. A. MacBain, Chairman of the Parks Committee
recommended that the A. G. Bridge Park on Culp Street be only
kept open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. after September 1st. He
advised that during the seer months it is kept open all
day up to 9 o'clock in the evening, and two men are employed
in this connection. If the Park is only open from 3 p.m. to
9 p.m. one man could be removed from this Park and employed
elsewhere. In view of the fact that sports activities will
decrease as soon as school opens, the recommendation made by
Councillor MacBain was approved.
O.M.A.
Convention
Resolution
6. Keighan
Allan
,.THAT WHEREAS Municipalities are being forced
to pay extremely high interest rates for
the necessary funds which they must borrow
to provide Municipal services for its
residents;
AND WHEREAS, it is becoming very difficult
for the property owners to continue to pay
these increased costs;
AND WHEREAS the main source of revenue to
the municipalities is limited to the taxa-
tion of Real Property within its Municipal
boundaries;
AND WHEREAS these ever increasing costs
result in a steady rise in the Mill Rate
and tends to discourage the locating of
new industry in municipalities in the
province of Ontario;
AND WHEREAS the Federal Government con-
tributes very little,.if any, to the cost
of Municipal Services such as education;
THEP£FORE, be it resolved that this Council
forward to the Ontario Municipal Assoc~ati0n
Convention the followingresolution:
THAT the Ontario Municipal Association
petition the Federal Government to study
the possibility of placing Municipal Deben-
tures in a favoured class, possibly by
exempting from Income Tax the profits that
investors would receive from their invest-
ments in Municipal Debentures° This could
result in a much lower interest rate and
would be of great benefit to all municipal'
ities confronted with a rising debenture
debt." Ayes and Nayes:- Ayes: Keighan,
Bates, Allan, Mitchelson, Nayes: MacBain,
Carried.
Items
Tabled
Agreement
-V.O .N.
By- law
2. Draft agreement between the Township and the Victorian
Order of Nurses. The agreement was approved subject to
certain changes and the Solicitor was instructed to submit
the agreement, together with an appropriate by-law, to Council
at the next meeting.
=isions
3. By-law No. 2424 relative to the erection and maintenance of
fences & gates around privately owned outdoor swimming pools.
The Engineer and Building Inspector were requested to report
and recommend the height for fences around such pools.
Inguranc e
The following decisions were made in connection with
communications:
Mrs.Konkos.
1. The letter from Louis DiMio re: insurance claim was filed.
Hearing
2. The letter from the Police Department relative to a com-
plaint of Mrs. Konkos about certain conditions on Thorold
Stone Road was filed and the Clerk was directed to send a.e0py
of the Police Dept. letter to Mrs. Konkos. ~
Brewers Ware-
h0usin~ Co.
3. Notice of Hearing of the Board of Transport ~Commissioners
re: the abandonment of the New York Central Railway Line
between Churches Lane in the Township of Stamford and in the
Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Clerk was directed to send a
copy of this Notice to the Planning Board.
Drummond CyCle
& Sports Store
4. Letter from the Brewers Warehousing Company respecting
closing hours. The Company will be advised that the Township
do not have any restrictions concerning closing hours for this
or other types of businesses.
5. Letter from the D~jnmond Cycle and Sports Store requesting
permission to issue Township hunting licenses. The operators
of the store'will be advised that the Township have sufficient
outlets to service .the Township adequately at the present time.
If any of the issuers give up this privilege their store will
be given consideration.
Aug. 17,1959 ·
67,
7. MacBain
Bates
· !'THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Friday,
the 21st day of August, 1959 at the hour
of 4:00 p.m.:'
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
A Special Meeting of Council was held on August 21st, 1959
_at 4:00 p.m.
The following items on the Ageads were ordered tabled:
Letter from Crowland Township advising that their r
~questin~ Goverr~nent action on e~.pronriation of all beach
erties be modified to request the Government to take steps ~o
provide adequate beach properties for the use of the public,,
This letter was tabled to permit the Reeve and Deputy-Reeve to
discuss the tter with the representatives ofb r°a n ° 'hi
to clarifyWhich Government the request is to
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
, , ,: j,~ ;' }~ Bates
plowing 2. Allan
Assoc. Bates
Report on
No.of Lots
Comparative
Report
Declaraeion
of Policy
Ad~ ourn.
A~.21,1959.
resen
Minute~
"BY-lAW No. 2404, 1959. A By-law to author-
ire the execution of an Agreement dated
the 13th day of July, 1959 between Namac
Construction Company Limited and the Cor-
poration of the Township of Stamford."
Read a third:time and passed.~ ' '~
"T~T a grant of $35.00 be made to the
Welland County plowing Association."
Carried.
Council received a report from the Engineer relative to the
number of vacant lots in registered subdivision plans from
83 to 226. Certain additional information was requested in
this report and the amended report will be considered at a
later meeting. Council also studied a comparative report
compiled by the Clerk showing Municipal statistics of
Ontario municipalities includin~ Stamford, as of December
31st, 1957.
In addition to studying the two afore-mentioned reports,
Council revi~xed the reasons for the necessity of an amend-
ment to the Declaration of Policy respecting subdivisions.
After considerable discussion it was finally decided that
a full statement of the reasons which indicate a need
for amending the Declaration of Policy would be prepared
along with the changes proposed by Council at the several
meetings this matter has been considered at. The full
statement will be considered at a meeting to be held next
weekwith the thought in mind that the entire policy might
be completed in the near future.
3. Allan
Bates
"THAT the meeting do now adjourn°"
Carried.
Meeting Ad3 ourned.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on August 24th, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Bates
KeiShan
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held on
August 15th and 17th, 1959 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
F inanc e
Roads
Relief
General
~inanc e
Woodbine Area
Sewers
Sand Pit on
.No.8 HiRhwaV
2. MacBain
Bates
"TBAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts°"
Carried.
3. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts
dated August 24th, 1959 as presented,
accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to\$24,811.65.''
be
4.' Keighan
~cBain
Carried.
"TPAT the statement of Relief Accounts
dated August 24th, 1959 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to~$8,905.64.''
Carried.
5. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated August 24th, 1959 as presented,
~e accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to\$175,598.23.''
Carried.
Keighan
Bates
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now
arise and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Mr. John Stewart of 3965 Woodbine Street addressed the Council
in respect to the sowage condition which exists in his
section of Woodbine Street. He mentioned that he had brought
the matter before Council some time ago and since that time
the condition had been inspected by Council representatives
and Health authorities. The Reeve replied that the Engineer-
ing Department and the Welland & District Health Unit
investigated the conditions complained of and reported to
Council. Both reports indicated that the costs involved to
remedy the situation would be great and as a consequence,
Council cannot undertake the work suggested by the Engineer
but the situation will be taken up with the Health Department
again with a request that the residents of the area be
requested to install proper septic tanks and tile beds. He
mentioned that this actionshould result in considerable
relief.
,l \
Mr. Leslie Orr of 1087 Portage Road N. addressed the Council
in respect to a petition signedby 37 residents of his
section of the Township requesting Council to include any
open water-filled holes, such as occur in quarries, sand and
gravel pits, in the by-law under consideration,requiring
fences around swimming pools. Mr. Orr advised that the sand
pit operated by Mr. A. Androws on No, 8 Highway has two or
three pools filled with water which presents a dangerous
situation for the area~ He also mentioned thut recently a
child had fallen over the side of the sand pit and broken
a collar bone. He stressed there was considerable danger
in such pools used for swimming because the supervision is
Sand Pit
C on t inu e d.
Fire Hall
Parking Area
not provided. Mr. Orr reminded Council that the petition
drew attention to the fact that the sand pit excavation is
being carried on very close to the properties adjoining
the pit on portage Road and Harvey Street. Council re-
quested that this matter be referred to the Solicitor to
determine if any remedial action might be taken to take
care of the matters referred to in the petition.
3. The following tenders were received in connection with
the paving of the parking area required at the Lundy's Lane
Fire Hall to provide off-street parking:
(a) Damore Bros ......... $2,495.00
(b) R.E.Law Crushed Stone ...... $2,300.00
(c) Warren Bituminous .... ...... $2.,.700.00.
R.E.Law vl 7. Bates
Tender~ Allan
Mechanical 4~ 8. Bates
Equipment MacBain
"THAT the tender of R.E.Law Crushed Stone
for paving of the Lundy's Lane Fire Hall
Parking Lot at the price of $2,300.00
be accepted, it being the lowest tender
received."
Carried.
Keiffer St.
proposed Plan
Taxi OwneK .~
V
Entrance strip
by P.U.C.
"THAT the recommendation of the Mechanical
Equipment Committee be approved and that
a front.office posting machine be pur-
chased immediately from National Cash
Register Co. at the price submitted and
that an order be placed for the balance
of equipment as set forth in the Committee's
report, such order to be subjegt to the
approval of the 1960 Council."
Carried,
Mr. James Climenhage again addressed the Council in respect
to his proposal to develop Keiffer Street shown on Rag.
Plan 108 as residential. The Reeve reminded Mr. Climenhage
that Keiffer Street is within an area znned as Industrial
(1) and that the development of such areas as residential
was not too desirable. Mr. Cltmenhage then asked when the
Policy in respect to the registration of future plans of
subdivisions would be available. The Reeve replied that
the Policy is nearing completion and should be ready before
too long. He stated that the Keiffer Street proposal would
be considered at the time the policy is finalized.
9. Keighan
MacBain
"~L~T the application Of Mr. Joseph Mann
for a Taxi-cab Owner's License be
approved and that the license be granted
when the applicant deposits the necessary
Insurance Policies with the Clerk.n
Carried.
The following resolution was passed in respect to a letter
from the Stamford Public Utilities Commission dated August
21st for the right to lease or purchase a portion of land
having an area of 60' x 40' with - 14 ~oot entrance through'
out from Dorchester Road included in property owned by the
Township, and located on the East side of Dorchester Road ~
immediately North of the Hydro Canal.
.ease on 10. Allan
15' strip. Bates
"THAT this Council agree to a 20 year
lease on a 15' wide entrance strip as
outlined in communication from the
Stamford Public Utilities and a 60'x 40'
parcel as shown on the Engineer's map
for the construction of a sub-station."
Carried.
bWe Kiemele v\ 11. Bates
Lands Allan
Stamford 12. Bates
Guards Allan
"THAT Council recommend approval to the
Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board of a separation of lands being part
of Twp. Lot 43, by Mae Kiemele, subject
to payment of 1959 taxes in full on the
entire parcel to be separated."
Carried. '
"THAT the Stamford Guards be given per-
mission to hold a Tag Day on Sept. 26th,
1959."
Carried.
Crowland
Resolution
The following resolution was passed as a result of a letter
received from the Twp. of Crowland advising that a resolution
requesting Government action on expropriation of all beach
properties had been modified to request the Govermnent to
take steps to provide adequate'beach properties for the
use of the public.
B~eaches
13. Keighap
Allan
"THAT Council endorse the resolution of
Erowland Twp. Council re: beach properties,
as outlined in a communication received
by this Council dated August 13th, 1959."
Vander .Tang
Vanher Wayden
14. MacBain
Keighan
Carried.
"THAT Council recommend to the Niagara Falls
& Suburban Area Planning Board approval
of the application of Wm. Vander Tang and
Adrian Vander Wayden to divide a part of
Twp. Lots 117 and 122 into two five acre
parcels as requested in their application
subject to the payment of 1959 taxes on
the whole parcel."
Carried.
By-law
2430.
15..
Allan
Keighan
"BY-lAW No. 2430, 1959. A By-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement
between the Corporation of the Township
of Stamford and the Victorian Order of
Nurses dated the 24th day of August, 1959."
Carried,
7L 16. Bates
Morgan
Application Allan
Agreement .[ 17. Bates
V.L.A. Allan
Contract j~ 18. Keighan
V.L.A. MacBain
"THAT Council recommend approval to the
Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board of the application of K. Morgan to
divide part of Block 44, Falls Co. Plan,
as requested, subject to payment of 1959
taxes in full on the entire parcel."
Carried.
Fences around
pools
"THAT we do not .request an extension of the
Agreement dated March 5th, 1959 with the
Director of the Veterans Land Act request-
ing the construction of roads, installation
of street light brackets, etc., but in lieu
thereof, that all the work be completed in
detail and the Director be charged our
estimated cost for street light brackets.
When the funds are paid they can then be
forwarded to the Stamford public Utilities
Conmission with a request that the brackets
be purchased and be made available for
installation when required."
Carried.
N.P .C .. ~
Road
Foreman
"THAT we request an amendment to the Contract
datedMarch 5th, 1959 with the Director
of the Veterans Land Act. Such amendment
to provide that Clause 3 of the Agreement
be amended by deleting the 31st day of
July, 1959 in the llth and 12th lines and
substituting the 30th day of September,
A.D. 1960. The amendment to this contract
is requested as-the Township cannot con-
struct lateral water lines from the main to
the properties involved until house con-
struction commences."
Carried.
A report from the Engineer relative to ~he matter of fences
around swimming pools was tabled.
19. Keighan
Allan
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to write to
the prime Minister of Ontario and suggest
that consideration be given to the appoint-
ment of a Stamford representative on the
Niagara Parks CommissionJ'
Carried.
20. Bates
Allan
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to adver'
tise for the position of Road Forenan to
fill the vacancy of the retiring foreman."
Carried.
Aug.24,1959.
Present
Purpose
_Companies
Interviews
Pr.~es~ntations
"T}~T we do now adjourn to meet on
Thursday, August 27th, 1959 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Reeve
Clerk
A Special Meeting of Council was held on August 27th, 1959
at 7:40 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
At the outset of the meeting, the Reeve advised that in view
of the most unsettled state of the bond market and after
consultation with the Deputy-Reeve, that he had issued a
directive to have bond companies that had shown an interest
in Stamford debentures during the past few years attend this
meeting and submit bids, proposals, recommendations, or
suggestions in respect to the following debentures which the
Township has for sale:
$84,700. 1 to 10 years, required for sewer & water mains,
$170,000. 1 to 20-year debentures, required for Hydro
extensions, etc.,
$1,295,000. 1 to 20 year debentures for new High School
on Pitton farm.
Total $1,549,700.90
Representatives of the foll~qing companies were in attendance:
Bell,G0uinlock & Company,
Equitable Securities Ltd.,
Gairdner Son & Company Ltd.,
J. L. Graham & Co, Ltd.,
Midland Securities Ltd. with Mills, Spence & Co. Ltd.,
Woods Gundy & C0. Ltd.,
Harris & Partners Ltd.
Council decided to hear the representatives of each of the
above Companies separately and determine what they might
have to suggest. Accordingly, the representatives were asked
to wait in the Engineer's Office and the Council interviewed
each representative separately.
After hearing all the presentations, it was determined that
none of the seven companies had made firm bids to purchase
all of the debentures in Canadian or U.S. funds. Some of
the companies had made firm bids to purchase part of the
kdj oum '\ 21. MacBain
Bates
presentations
Cont'd
0 .M. I .C ..
Receive Bids
Accept Bid
_Ad] onrn.
"!'~~ug. 27,1959 ·
' !k, .
offering, particularly the 11 to 20 year debentures. Most
of the representatives advocated issuing the debentures in
U.S. funds and selling them in the United States. The
Companies who advocated financing in U.S. funds suggested
a coupon interest rate of 5% or 5 3/4%, while the interest
rates for selling the bonds in Canadian funds were quoted
between 6~ and 6%%. The money costs for the U.S. pay bonds
in terms of Canadian funds averaged between 6.30% to 6.50%.
Money costs for proposals in Canadian funds ranged between
6.58% to 6.72%. All the representatives expressed the fact
that the bond market was very unsteady at the present time
and that the Bank of Canada rates were affecting the interest
that municipalities would be required to pay on debentures.
In considering the matter, Council reviewed the fact that
application for the sale of all the debentures with the
exception of the $170,000. required for Hydro purposes, had
been made to the Ontario Municipal Improvement Corporation.
A committeeof.this'Corporation had recommended purchase of
the debentures to the provincial Cabinet and it is expected
that an order-in-council in this connection has either been
issued or will be issued, in the near future. It was
indicated that the average rate for 1 to 20 year debentures
when sold to the Ontario Municipal Improvement Corporation
would be 6.33%. The representatives of the Bond Houses had
stated in their presentations that a possibility existed
that the interest rate charged by O.M.I.C. would be increased
in the near future to relate itself to current market con-
ditions. It was also mentioned when the matter was discussed
that the interest rate applying to municipalities would be
the one in effect at the time the final arrangements for the
sale to O.M.I.C. were completed. If their rates increase
before final arrangements were concluded, the increase could
be passed along to us. Council determined that it would be
better to go along with the application to O.M.I.C. on the
basis of an average 6.33% rate, than make any arrangements
to sell on the open market at the prices quoted. If market
conditions should improve before final arrangements are con-
cluded with O.M.I.C., tenders could be invited and if they
were better than O.M.I.C. rates, it would be possible to
accept them. In, the case of the Hydro issue for $170,000. it
must be sold on the open market since O.M.I.C. will not buy
Municipal debentures for this purpose.
In view of all the circtu~stances, Council informed the rep-
resentatives of the Bond companies that firm bids for the
$170,000. Debentures for Hydro purposes would be received
until 11 a.m., August 28th. Arrangements to sell the other
bonds to O.M.I.C. would be proceeded with at this time, but
if market conditions improve~ rim bids. would be invited.
The Reeve, Deputy-Reeve and Clerk were authorized to accept
a satisfactory bid for the $170,000. Debenture issue to be
received August 28th.
1. Allan
MacBain
"THAT the meeting do now adjourn."
see
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
kC er
presen.t
1.~nutes
Victualling
Gravel Pits
Tourist Camp
Taxi 'Driver
~ublic Hall
building permits
A Regular Meeting
1959 at 7:30 p.m.
! .~ Bates
Keighan
2. v Bates
Allan
of Council was held on Septanber 3rd,
E. E. Ilitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve ~" ~-::.
J. N. Allan Councillor ;.t.,
G. H. Bates Councillor ':"
A. A. MacBain Councillor
p.....
"THAT tile minutes of the meetings held t~-. .
·
-August 21st, 24th and 27th, 1959 be adopted .... :" j: '-
as printed." Carried. ~ ~' ~ ':!'
·
"litAT the application for a Victualling
. (restaurant) License from Lucia Senese,
1286 St. Paul Ave. be approved and lic'en~e I-;l - ·
granted." ~.
Carried. .' i." - ·
Mr. Leslie Orr of 1087 Portage Road N. addressed the Council " !"'f~] :' '-
and requested immediate action in respect to the Andrews sand
pit. He stated he had measured the depth of water in this .... ... ~ '. ].
gravel pit and found it to be 6'6" deep. A report of the '~'~k.. -
Solicitor was read wherein she advised that municipalities ! ::~' "
have the power to regulate the operation of pits and quarries.
After discussion~ the Council told the delegation that they '
were prepared to give the third reading to By-law No. 2411,
concerning the operation of pits and quarries and they would '.~. l- .' - =.
instruct tile Solicitor to prepare tile necessary by-law to se~
out reg. lations conceding the f nci g, etc. of o o. wa .:
filled holes
Road be app=oved and license granted.'" ' '~'~'''' :" ~ 't :~ : ,'
~, , :,k :,. ,,' ' ~ ~ ~z ' -
4 .~ Allan '['
Bates "~T the application for a Taxi-cab D=iver~s'
-Lic~se from Robert E. Basne~t, 181 ~een Sb~ .: 'jrr ~1..:"
be approved ~d license granted.'~
Carried. .~.
), ., . . .
-License from St.~rtin's Church, Corner
Dorchester Rd. and High S~. be app=oved ~d '.~
· ,, ; i~- . ,~ ..".: _
Ca~led.
Keigh~ "TI~T we accept the report of the B~lding
· Inspecto~ for building pe~ts issued in
the month of A~st in the ~om~ of ~ '~- :
Tree
plantin~
O.M,A. Con-
vention
patrol Guide
~;m. Harvey Graham and Mr. b~ller appeared before Council as
representatives of the Stamford Horticultural Society and stated
that tree planting in new subdivisions is a necessity and their
Organization was prepared to plant Norway bfaple trees along
· Russell .Street this Fall, as well as plmiting'~.m beds of tulips
at the Memorial Arena. He stated that the maximum provincial
grant for tree planting was $500.00 and they had sufficient
money to do this small project this year and they requested
the pel~nission of Council to commence this project.
7.': Allan
Bates
"THAT the Stamford Horticultural Society be
given permission to proceed with the tree
planting programme as outlined in the communi-
cation from that body."
Carried.
Deputy-Reeve Reighan advised that the O.M.A. Convention was
very successful, however the resolution submitted by Stamford
regarding the interest rates on debentures had not received
approval of the Convention. He stated the vote when recorded
was very close.
Letter from b~. G.C. Bigger of 2818 Freeman Street was submitt~
to Council wherein he requested that a school patrol guide be
stationed at the intersection of Thorold Stone Road & E
Rd. in vlgv of the ne~ Orchard park public School on Dorchester
Rd. N. being opened this month. The Council advised that this
matter should be referred to the Stamford police Commission and
requested that they give serious oonsideration to this request.
Dr. Ainsli~ 8. ~ Keighan
MacBain
Broolcfield Sub. 9. ~ Bates
Allan
Stamford Green
Investments Ltd.
"THAT the application of Dr. R.D. Ainslie be
-approved by Council in accord with the
dation of the planning Board in their letter
August 21st, and that the Solicitor be author'
ize~ to prepare the neoessary By-law."
Carried.
"THAT the recommendation of the planning Board
· with respect to the Brookfield Subdivision be
approved and that the Solicitor be instructed
to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law."
Carried.
10.~ MacBain
Bates
11. ~ Keighan
MacBaln
"THAT Council recommend approval to the
· Falls & Suburban Area planning Board of the
application of Stamford Green Investments Ltd.
to divide Part of Lot.61 being a triangular
parcel frontinS on Colborne Street, subject
to payment of 1959 taxes in full on the entire
parcel."
Carried.
.S._& T.Railway
Realty
-Funds
~wanis Club
-law 2419
A letter from the Vice president of the Canadian National
Railways dated August 20th was presented to Co~cil wherein it
was advised that the N.S.& T. R~ilway Co. had sustained a loss
in operation for two years in succession and they were surrender-
ing the agreement on September 1st, 1960. Reeve Mitchelson
stated that a conference with N.S.& T. Officials, the Clerk and
himself, had been held last Friday moaning. He stated that it is
a serious problem for Stamford as well as Niagara Falls and
suggested that a joint meeting be held with City Co~cil ~o fully
discuss this matter.
A letter from the ~.~. Clerk was presented to Council wherein it
was stated that the River Realty Development Ltd. had not sub-
mitted the necessary funds before August 31st, to complete the
sidewalks in Reg. Plan 157 and 193. The Subdivider has not
informed the Clerk that he intends to make these payments. The
Reeve stated he would contact bLr. Branscombe regarding the demand
that was made on the subdivider for the estimated sid~.mlk costs.
12.v Bates ~
~cBain "TltAT the Traffic Programme of the Stamford
-Kiwanis Club as set forth in their letter of
August 25th, 1959 be approved."
13.v Keighan
MacBain
2429 14.J' Allm~
Bates
2431 .15.~ Bates
Allan
Stokesl6.v Keighan
MacBain
Blake Duffl7.v Allan
Bates
Carried.
'~JAT Council ~eco~d approval to the Ni~ar~ ~'l~w 2411
t 37, on ~ u hes he, s b eat to P 01 '
t es inonent' r parc '
separated." Carried. ~: -
...... 7 .'
"BY-i~W No. 2419. A By-law to authorize the
.issue of Debentures in the principal amount of
$170,000. for extensions and i~3rov~nents to they
Electrical Power Distribution System and the
Street Lighting System of the Tox~nship of
Stamford." Read a third time and passed.b
vote of three-fourths of all the members o} a
_ Council.
18. Keighan
Bates
"BY-LAW No. 2429, 1959. A By-lmv to authorize
-the undertaking of certain extensions and improve
and passed. by a vote of three-fourths of all
the members of Council.
"BY-LAW No. 24-31~ 1959. A By-lm~ to amend By-law
-No. 2277, 1958." Read a first, second and third
time and passed~
"~]{AT Council send a letter of congratulations to
-Winnifred Stokes Hill on the occasion of the
celebration of 40 years of active service with
the Niagara Falls Evening Review."
Carried.
"TI{AT Council send a letter of sympathy to the
+family of the late Louis Blake Duff in their
recent bereavement.".
Carried.
'and ~or re latin~ ~he op~ra~ion of p~ts and
~rries w~in t~e ~. oE St~ord. Read
~rd t~e and passed. '
!~ ~ ;~ o. 41 A Regular Meeting of Council was held on May 24th, 1960 at
Presen.t..
4:30 p.m.
Minutes. 1.. Allan
Corfield
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
S. Cotfield
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held May
18th, 16th and 14th, 1960 be adopted as
"printed."
Carried.
Finance 2. Cotfield
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Licenses 7.
Cont ' d
Salvage 8. Allan
Yard. MacBain
Licenses 9. MacBain
Corfield
Carried.
Relief 3. Cotfield
MacBain
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
May 20th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$6,803.61."
Carried.
Roads 4. Cotfield
MacBain
Geqera~ 5. Cotfield
·Allan
"THAT the statement of R6ads Accounts dated
May 20th, 1960 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
$9,050.83."
~ Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated May 20th, 1960 as presented~ be
accepted and the accounts be paid amount-
in~ to $44,916.%5."
Carried. ~
Tenders 10. Corfield
MacBain
TaR Day 11. MacBain
Cotfield
Finance 6. MacBain
Gotfield
Licenses. 7. Cotfield
Allan
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council.".
Carried.
"THAT the applications for licenses from the
following be approved and licenses granted:
Bill Wozniak, 1254 St.Paul Ave.(Public
Garage - Type '~"],
Bill Wozniak, 1254 St.Paul Ave.(Public
Garage - Type "B"),
Ernest & Mary Grant, 3939 Lundy's Lane -
(Tourist Camp),
Antonio Bignucolo, 2663 Stanley Ave~ -
(Tourist Camp),
Mary & Joseph Jamesty, 3074 Lundy's Lane -
(Tourist Camp),
Cora M. Craig, 3034 Lundy's Lane -
'(Tourist Camp),
Res. 7 continued .......
Chamber of 12. MacBain
Commerce. Keighan
Niagara- 13. Corfield
Stamford Allan
Town Line.
E. A. Dominik, 4405 Lundy's Lane -
(Tourist Camp),
Stanley Modrzynski, 4445 Lundy's Lane -
(Tourist Camp],
A.Solose, 2609 Portage Rd.S.(Tourist Camp)
D.Georgeiff & Son, 2463 Portage Rd.
(Tourist Camp),
Antonio Bignucolo, 2663 Stanley Ave. -
(Refreshment)."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Salvage Yard
License from F. W. Reid, 1207 Kalar Road
be granted."
Carried.
"THAT the applications for Taxi-cab Licenses
from the following be approved and licenses
granted:
Robert Frechette, Cataract Ave.,Niag.Falls-
(Taxi-cab Driver),
Jack Edward Barr, 2164 Dunn St.(Taxi-cab
Driver),
Erhard Marks, 2371 Margaret St.(Taxi-cab
Owner) ."
Carried.
"THAT the Engineer prepare plans and specifi-
cations for calling tenders for paving of
Dorchester Rd. as covered by supplementary
Road By-lmq No. 2489."
Carried.
"THAT Council approve the request of the
Greater Niagara Baseball Association Tag
Day on June 25th, 1960."
Carried.
"T}~T Council proclaim the week of June 6th
as Chamber of Commerce Week and that we
insert a proclamation in our local paper
at the cost of the Chamber."
Carried.
_ i
"THAT Queenston Quarries Ltd. be granted per-
mission to use the Township of Stamford
portion of the Niagara-Stamford Town Line
Road as a full load road during half load
season, providing Queenston Quarries Ltd.
supply thirty-five per cent. of the stone
required for constructing the road."
Carried.
Items Tabled 3. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area planning Boan ' ld-!s3.
re: application from Alfred Cropp to convey a parcel of land
+Cont'd being part Lot 8, plan 113, for a Church. It was suggested that
Sept · 3,1959 ·
71.
present
1~,! F~nute--------Es
Finance
the area would not be sufficient to construct a Church, and
provide for the necessary parking area. It was recommended that
the Officials of the Church be contacted regarding this matter.
4. Letter from the ~P. Clerk regarding the proposed purchase
of certain lots from Mira Construction Con~any by Leas.buy Ltd.
of Toronto. It was decided that the Solicitor prepare a draft
agreement in connection with this property.
5. Letter from the ~. Clerk regarding expiration of the leas
and option period on Lot 9, plm~ 160 by Alexander C. Barrett.
This matter is to be tabled until the Gler~ returns from
holidays.
6.' A letter of con~laint signed by P~s. Frank Barton of 2088
Virginia Street and others, regarding a pony kept in the yard
of Mr. T. Seeker on Carroll Street. This matter will be
referred to the Health Inspector for a report.
7.~/ Letter f=om the Dept. of planning & Development re:
subdivision o~led by Falsgate Development Co. It was suggested
by Coul~cil that we notify the Department in Toronto that the
application is tabled for further study-
l{acBain
Bates
"I~tAT we do nG.~ adjourn to meet on Tuesday,
-September 8th at 7:30 p.m.
Carried ·
Meeting Adjourned
Hour: 11:10 P.M.
~ Reeve Deputy Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 8th, 1959
at 7: 30 p .m. ~
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Cormelliot
Councillor
Councillor
Bates
Keighan
'~THAT the minutes of the meeting held Sept~e~
3rd, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
MacBain
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
neral 4.
lelie_jE 5 ·
inance 6. ~
;ictuallin~ 7=. ~
0~fler
Keighan
Bates "THAT the stat~nent of Roads AccoLu~ts dated
September 4th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid ~Rounting to\$19~601.34J
Carried.
Keighan
Bates "TItAT the statemen~ of General Accounts dated
September 4th, 1959 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to\$257,772.25.''
Carried.
Keighan
Bates "THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
September 4th, 1959 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to\$393.36.''
Carried.
Keighan
Bates "THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise and
resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Keighan
Bates "THAT the applications for Victualling Licenses
Bates
MacBain
from the following be approved and licenses
,granted:
E. Nickel, 3138 Dr~unmond Rd. (restaurant)
Serge Kislul% 2871 O'Neil St. (grocery)."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab ~er's
License from J.W. Lambier, 1786 Peer St. be
approved and license granted."
Carried.
"TI{AT the application for a Victualling (restauran0
License from H.B- Morris, Corner Montrose Rd. & ] "~
Thorold Rd. be not approved." j:;
Carried.
Cropp
~cBain
Bates
...P~. D'Arcy Cropp artended the meeting and presented his offer to
purchase $84,700. To~a~ship of Stamford 6~% Debentures for a 10 year
term. Council commended Mr. Cropp on his interest in Township
affairss and the following resolution was passed:
10.~ Keighan
Bates
"TI{AT the offer of Mr. D'Arcy Cropp to purchase
Local Improvement Debentures 1 eo 10 year term,
in the amount of $84,700.00 at 6%% interest rate
at par value~ be accepted."
Carried.
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's-:. ' -=
~*'~,~;~j.A.Climenhage ~. Cropp further stated that he had an option from J.A. C]
.i ;~ ~ Development Ltd. for the property fronting on Keiffer Street and
"~"'?' "!= he would like the approval of Council for this sale. It was
...;/i
. Ross Barr
.t.,
' parade of
~ Homes
i+! ". =
,, ~ .. Steve Olah
Mr.A.Perkins
W.A. Earlay
noted that J.A. Climenhage Development Ltd. could develop this
land to build houses on, but the Company wanted the Township to
have the services installed on the Local Improvement basis. It
~.~as suggested that the Engineer calculated the estimated costs f~
Keiffer Street, and also that an opinion be secured from the
Solicitor concerning the legality of constructing houses within
this area ~.Aich is zoned as Industrial, and the matter could be
considered further when this information is received.
~,~. Ross Barr of J.A. Climenhage Development Ltd. appeared at the
meeting and requested permission to erect a banner for the period
from September 15th to October 15th, entitled "parade of Homes",
at the intersection of Cherrygood and Drummond-Roads, to adver~is,
the National Home Builders Show.
llo~ MacBain
Xeighan
"THAT this Council authorize J.A.Climenhage Ltd.
to erect a banner on Drummond Road at Cherry-
wood, pertaining to the 1959 parade of Homes~
from Sept.15th to Oct.15th, 1959, under the
supervision of our building inspector."
Carried.
Mr. John Lovitz of 2155 Valley Way and Fcc. James N~ns of 2167
Valley Way appeared before Council complaining about the
of Steve's Canteen Service at 2141 Valley Way. ~ey stated that
all the sandwiches are being prepared in the home at this
and the garbage was being kept in an ob] actionable manner out-
side the premises, creating a rat·infested area. ·They also
mentioned that the Canteen Service started operations about 5
o'clock in the morning and the resulting noise was very disturb'
ing at this time of the day. They stated that Mr. Olah apparent'
ly intended to build a ~qo car garage and an extension to the
kitchen to facilitate the expansion of his business. The Council
requested that a report be secured from ohe Health Inspector
and the Building Inspector before any action is taken on the
matter.
,.~. A. perkins of 2683 Stamford Green Drive appeared.before
Council and requested that the sidewalk be constructed 9n that
portion of the North side of Stamford Green Drive where the
sidewalk prepayments have been made in connection with the
conditions of approval for property transfers'. He'stated that
a petition had been submitted from the residents of this street
requesting a sidewalk but the Council earlier in the year had
reconmanded that the sidewalk be not constructed unless the
owners wish to have tt done on a cash basis. The Engineer and
Councillor MacBain were requested to inspect this location and
report back to Council.
Mr. W.A. Earlay of 183 Sinnicks Avenue appeared before Council
in support of the petition signed by 12 residents on Sinnicks
Ave. concerning the condition of a two car garage ~ned by
Arthur Webster Construction Co., located between 165 and 183
The following resolution was passed in this
Sinnicks Avenue.
connection.
IZ.~ Keigh"--n
MacBain
"THAT Council authorize Inspector o~ pre~.~s~s 1'
to inspect the property located on Siun~cRs. ..
Avenue between street humbets 165 m~d 183, .
and report back to Council.".
Carried. =
emeteries 13.v Bates
~oc. Conv. Allan
Campaignl4.v Bates
Advisory Comn. MacBain
]uilding 15. MacBain
ials Assoc. ~ Keighan
;t. lights 16.~ Allan
Bates
St. light~ 17.~ Allan
Bates
Bj-law 2424
18.~ Bates
Allan
"THAT M. Perkins be authorized to attend the
~tario Cemeteries Association Convention in
Hmnilton on the 15th, 16th, 17th of September,
1959."
Carried.
"THAT Deputy-Reeve Keighan and Councillor J.N.
Allan be re-appointed as COLUmil'S represen-
tatives on the Greater Niagara Winter Campaign
Advisory Committee."
Carried.
"TI~AT Councillor Bates and our Building InSpector
-be authorized to attend the Ont. Building"
Officials Assoc. in ICingston on Oct.~ 29th aHd
30th."
Carried.
"TIL&T the P.U.C. be asked to install m~o mercury
-vapor street lights on Kalar Rd. at the Hodgson
Steel Works."
Carried.
"THAT the P.U.C. be asked to install street
lights on Caledonia Street and Weaver Avenue
from Caledonia Street to Margaret Street."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2424, 1959. A By-lmv to require the
· .erection and maintenance of fences and gates
around privately-owned outdoor swimming pools,
and to prescribe the height and description
thezeo . Read a second and third time and
passed.
2432 19. Bates ; ~:.,
Allan "BY-LAW No. 2432, 1959. A By-law to regulate ,i~,!
-the operation of pits and quarries within the .,.
Township of Stamford.". Read a first and second ~
time.
Miller
A report from Mr. B.F. Miller of the Welland & District Health
Unit Was read respecting the cleaning up of three properties
located at ICitchener Street, Buchanan Avenue and Baldwin Avenue.
He advised that no change has been affected in regard to the
Kttchener Street and Buchanan Avenue properties and part of the
debris had been cleared from the Baldwin Avenue location. In
view of the heavy f~e involved, it was recommended that the
.Solicitor prepare a final notice to the ~qners of the three
properties conce~ed before action is taken. The notice to
particularly point out the two sections of the By-law dealing "J I/2
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Dr.Fisher
"Yield" signs
Items Filed
Adjourn
Sept.8,1959.
72.
Engineer C.l{. Eidt advised that an Agreement be~.;een Dr.Fisher
and the owner of the property flanking Carolyn Avenue could not
~each an agreement in respect to the cost of constructing this
short piece of road. He stated this person had a ~o car
garage and was apparently using this street for entrance
purposes. ~e question of use of this road as a public high-
way was brought up by ~he Solicitor and the Engineer was
requested to make a report on this matter.
The Engineer suggested that the use of "Yield" traffic signs
be erected at 90 degree intersections. It was requested that
the Engineer and Chairman of Traffic submit a report in this
connection ·
.The following letters were filed:
1. Letter from the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada
respecting the inspection of the C.N.R. Crossing on D~tmmond
Road on September 22nd at 3 p .m.
2.V Letter from Queenston Quarries Ltd. regarding the use of
the T~,m Line Road as a full load road. The Engineer suggested
that this letter be referred to Niagara Township for consider-
ation since the portion of the Road being constructed this year
is being completed by Niagara T~.mship and therefore~ permissio~
should be granted by Niagara T~nship, rather than Stamford.
3. Letter from Frank George of Fort Erie regarding the re-
zoning of a parcel of land on the North side of McLeod Road
beBgeen Montrose Road and Kalar Road. It was recommended that
this matter be referred to the planning Board.
~ose
20. MacBain
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Friday,
Sept. llth at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meetimg Ad]ourued
present
Reeve
Hour: 9:40 p.m.
Deputy Cler~
;ineerJ s
Ists'
A Special Meeting of Council was held on September llth, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. b~tchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBale
· Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Comxcillor
Councillor
copy
The purpose of the meeting was to consider the report of survey
prepared by the To~.mship Clerk, for anending the Declaration of
policy. After considerable discussion, the Council agreed in
general to the items set out in the immediate policy of the survey
with the follo~,~ng exceptions:
7 (b) The Subdivider is to pay for the estimated road costs for
one street when the first building pe~ait is applied for on this
particular street.
7 (d) Tee T~,znship and the Dept. of Highways specifications for
the construction of roads is to be shown in detail since there are~
different standards of road specifications.
7 (e) Drive-way Ramps.
~en either 80% of a subdivision is built upon, or at the time of
construction of curbs and sidevalks, or curbs & gutters, the sub-
divider is required to file a plot plan showing the location'w!~ere
the drive-ways are to be placed. ~
H (1) The 5% condition for public purposes is to be in accordance
with the regulations set out in the Act. It was noted that a
trust fund should be established for these monies and the approval'
of the Ontario Municipal Board is required to be secured before
speilding any money.
H (2) and (3) ~e Solicitor and Engineer ~.~11 prepare a Section
respecting a levy towards the future cost of s~qage plants, water
plants, increase of mains, public utilities, etc. This levy is
to be based on the figures submitted in the 10 year capital works
programme.
H (4) It was decided that the policy in respect to Registered
plan 1791 would be considered at the time a subdivision was
submitted for Councit's approval.
H (6) It~e Council agreed that the subdivider should pay for the
cost of the preparation of the subdivider's agreements and by-
laws, as well as the cost of registration of same.
The Engineer recommended that the subdivider pre-pay the est' ed~,"
Engineer's costs re: design of the subdivision, at the rate of
$35.00 per lot as sho~ca on the draft plan. He suggested that
any credit from this pre-payment could be applied towards the
engineering fees. Mr. Eidt also recommended that the subdivider
be responsible for tl~e cost of preparation of the call for
tenders, etc.
It was agreed that a preamble should be included in the amended
Declaration of Policy, in erder that the reasons why the amend-
meets are necessary can be explained.
Eom~cil requested the Solicitor and Engineer to prepare a draft of'
the new Declaration of Policy and'present sanm to the Coualcil g[i~!'.,~''
within 10 day's time.
F.A.Branscombe Reeve Mitchelson reported that he and the Engineer along with
' ' Mr. F.A. Branscombe had met and inspected several subdivisions
o~.n~ed by Mr. Branscombe. %~e Reeve stated that Mr. Branscombs
promised to pay th~ monies required to do the roads and side-
walks in Plan i93. ~ wa~ no~ud ~ha~ a cheque ~qas received by
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Meeting Adj oun~ed
73.
present
Minutes
Public Hall.
Highway Grant 3.
J .A. Climenhage
parade of
Homes
W. Pepper &
A. Webster
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 14th, 1959
at 7: 30 p .m.
E. E. 1,titchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
.!. V Keighan
HacBain
"TI{AT the minutes of the meetings held
.September 8thand llth, 1959 be adopted
asptinted."
Carried.
2.v Allan
Keighan
"TI{AT the application for a public Hall
License from Stanford Centre Volunteer
Firemen's Assoc,, 37 Longhurst Ave. be
approved and license granted."
Carried.
Keighan
l~cBain
"TI{AT we authorize the Reeve and Clerk to
petition the Provincial Government for
interim pa~nent of the statutory grant under
the Highway Improvement Act on expenditures
made during the period January ~st, 1959 to
August 31st, 1959 in a total amount of
$238,965.25."
C~rried.
Mr. J.A. Climenhage addressed Council and requested permission
to hold a parade from the Niagara Falls Collegiate along
St. and Drm~nond Road to Cherr~ood Acres, in connection ~ith
parade of Homes to be held from September 26th to October 3rd.
He also requested permission to drop between 5,000 to 10,00O
leaflets from a plane to publicize the event. He stated the
leaflets would be hungered and could be ~edeemed at his Office,
~l~e Council did not agree to the latter request since we have
an anti-littering by-law.
4.~ Allan
Keighan
"THAT the request of ~ir. J. Climenhage to hold
a parade in cormection with the Pards of lbmes
along Morrison Street and Drummond Road to
Cherryrood Acres, be granted for September
25th."
Carried.
5.~ ~cBain
Keighan
"TI{AT the Clerk be instructed to write to W.
Pepper requesting him to carry out the clem~
up work suggested in the Engineer's letter
of Sept.14th within thirty days. That the
Clerk also be instructed to write to A.Webstcr
asking him to carry out the clean up work
suggested by the ~gineer in his letter of
Sept.14th and that the work be done within ,,
the time required by our by-lmv in this bobalL
Carried.
George Basile ·
Mr. Charles Galloway represented b~. G~orgc Basile of 2370
D~Lmmond Road and requested that Council approve of the applica-
tion of his client to use the property at 2370 Dxn~f~m~ond Road for
a barbershop. This application did not receive the approval of
the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board. ~. Chen~os
of the Office of L~4arsh & L~4arsh refrained from participating
in the discussion on this matter.
George Basile 6.~ ~cBain
Allan
Keiffer St.
water
Fhi~lip Rosin
Fact Finding
C_0mmittee
Fact Finding
~,mnitt_ee
Gr.
.-_Drive
v
"THAT we accept the recomnendation of the Plannin~
Board refusing the application of George Basile
for a change from g(2) to C(i) of the residence
at 2370 Drua~nond Road.'~
Carried.
P~. D'Arcy Cropp attended the Cou~cil meeting in respect to the
development of the lots on Keiffer Street by J.A. Climenhage
Development Ltd. He stated that he was prepared to pay the
estimated cost of sewers and watemnains on Keiffer Street within
Plan 108~ amounting to $7,467.88, if l,k'. Climenhage {~as allowed
to build homes on the said street. Mr. Clime~age stated that
oven if the new Declaration of Policy was passed within several
weeks time it would take two to three months before any proposed
plans could be registered. He advised that the Planning Board
had re-designed his fourth section of the Cherry,rood Acres
proposed subdivision and he would like to develop the Keiffer
Street location this fall before thewinter season sets in.
7. v Keighan
Allan
tO
"Ti{AT l~[r. D'Ar~y Cropp's offer/pay cash for
sewer and water mains on Keiffer Street in Reg.
Plan 108 as per the To~mship Engineer~s cash
estinmtes contained in the Engineer's letter of
Sept. 14th, 1959 to Cotuxcil be accepted."
Carried.
~Lr. Philip Rosin of 1529 Buchanan Avenue appeared at the Council
meeting and stated that because of his age and extreme weather
conditions this summer he was unable to clear up the old wood,
etc. on his property. He stated he was going to have the wood cut
do his best to clean up the lot as soon as possible. TIle Council
granted Mr, Rosin an extension of time to clean up his property.
[[r. George BuI~ator, local M.P.P., addressed Council regarding the :]::
Fact Finding Committee on Municipal Affairs set up by ti~e
Provincial Legislature. He stated he was a member of this q"
Committee and suggested that a joint meeting of the Councils of
Niagara Falls, Chippaws mid Sta~nford~ be held.
Allan "THA~ this Council join with ti~e City of Niagara
Falls, and the Village of chippawa, in extencU. ng
an invitation to the Fact Finding Conmri.ttcc on
M~nlicipal Affairs, to meet in this riding at a
date to be arranged, as requested by our M.P.P.
Fir. George Bukator."
Carried.
MacBath
~693 and Board of Education property on St~ord
Green Ur~ve which have been pai~ for in uash in ~'~,
Stanford Foot-
ball Teem
By-law 2433
By-law 2435
Call for
Tenders
Item9 Tabled
' Items Tabled Cont ' d
& Suburban Area planning Board dated the 10th
day of September, 1959, be approved and that
our Solicitor be instructed to prepare a by-
law to a~aend By-law 1707 to permit the erection
of two dwellings on Lot No. 1, Reg. plan 162."
11.~ MacBain
Keighan
Carried.
12.~'Allan
Keighan
"TI{AT Council grant the request of the Stamford
Collegiate Football team re: the use of Tow,~-
ship parks, as outlined in their letter of
Sept.14th~ 1959."
Carried.
13./Keighan
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2433, 1959. A By-law to authorize
· the issue of Debentures in the aggregate
principal emount of $84,700." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2435, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 14th
day of September, 1959 between the Cozy
of the T~,n~ship of Stamford and R.E. Law
Crushed Stone Ltd." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
14.~ Keighan Adjourn
Allmx "TItAT the Engineer be authorized to call for
tenders for the extension of the heating plan~
at the~qp. Warehouse as allowed for in the
1959 Budget." ~ Car~ied~
The followin~ items on the ARenda were Tabled:
1. A report from B.F. Killer, Inspector of the Welland &
District Health Unit was received regarding the preparation
of food for Steve's C~nteen Service in the home of Steve
2141 Valley Way. b~. Bradley, the Bldg.inspector, stated that
Mr. Olahhad not applied for a building permit for a garage
extension to the premises- Reeve Mitchelson advised that he
had contacted l~r. Olah regarding the operation of this business
at this location and Mr. Olah stated that he did not wish to
break any laws. He stated he proposed to operate a snack bar
business along with his canteen service. The Reeve advised
he would contact Mr. Olah again regarding the establisl~nent
of the snack bar and the canteen service in an area zoned
~or this type of business.
2. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area planning
Board regarding the proposed subdivision of Cherr~qood Acres.
This matter was tabled until a full Council was in attendants.
3. Letter from Mr. I.A. Andrews respecting the use of Harvey
St. in order to fill in a hole on his property~ Council will
visit this sm~d pit next Friday evening at 7 o clock before
the special meeting and will consider this ma~ter at that
time. 'It was suggest d that he Solicitor check the legality
Andrews f r
of the T~lship granting pe~ssion to Mr. o
permissiou to use the one foot reserve at Harvey Street.
Etems Filed
Sept. 14,1959
Pits
LaMarsh regarding the regulation of fencing of pits and quarries
in heavily populated areas. It was suggested that the Solicitor
and Engineer decide on this area to be included in the by-law.
~le followin~ items on the A~enda were filed:
1. Report of the Worlcs Con~nittee meeting held September 9bh.
2. Letter from the ~tario M~icipal Improvement Co~]~oration
drawing attention to the fact that O.M.t.C, interest races had
6~'% per a~.
been increased ~o a
3. Notice of Public Hearing of Coxmnittee of Adjustment meeting
to be held on ~esday, SepC~aber 22nd at 4 p.m. in co~ection
with three applications.
4. Letters from the Planning Board contending the following
applications: Tang & Weyden, Mrs. Mac I~ele, Kenneth ~Idrgan,
Alfred Cropp, St~ord Green Investments L~d. (2). ~ '
5. Report of B.F. 1,~ller regarding the complaint of a pony
being kept in the ~rd: of 1,k. T. Becket on Carroll Ave. He
advised he had ordered Mrs. Becket to have the manure disposed
of. It was noted that a proposed amen~ent to the Act respecting
the keeping of horses and mules, was before the Legislature at :
the present time and Co~cil e~ressed ~he hope that m~icipali-
ties would be granted the power to regulate the keeping of such
animals.
6. A letter of appreciation 'from Miss J. V. ~,iarsh for flowers,.,
received during her recent illness.
15. Xeighan
Allan' "TI~T we do now adj ou~ to meet on Friday
-Crying, Sept~xber 18th, at 7 o'clock." "
,~
A Special Meeting of Council was held SepU~ber 18th, 1959
E. E. ~tchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-~eeve
J. N. Allan Co~cillor
G. H. Bates Co~cillor
Prior to the meeti~ all m~bers of Council with the exceptiou
of Co~cillor Allan, met at the sand pit operated by ~. I.
~drc~s of St.Paul Avenue and examined the condition of the pit [~
in relation to ~. ~dr~v~' request to use Harvey Street as an :l,~.;
'u~rawe ~o his p~operty. l~e request and other matters dealing
with the proposed re~latory by-law to govern sand and gravel pitl :.~1,~:7~]~
were discussed with ~. ~drews and certain citizens of the area. V;,T'~','~'
Collector Road A letter dated September 9th from the Niagara Falls & Suburban . ~5.
Area planning Board was read suggesting an East-west collector '
road in co~ection with the proposed extension of the Cherry- l-Fresen.t
2nd section
Cherr~ood
Sidewalks
Reg.Plan 189
MerKer report
Bond_._Js
Winter Works
Adjourn
wood Acres subdivision. Mr. Conroy Dowson, Director of the
Board was present by invitation and a general discussion took
place in respect to the recommendation for a collector road with
a suggested revision of a plan of subdivision for the extension
of the Climenhage development. After a full discussion of the
matter, it was agreed that an East-west collector road would be
desirable in the area under consideration and the following
resolution was passed:
f 1. Bates
Allan
l.~nutes
"Tt{AT the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area planning
Board be informed that if and when Council
gives approval to the 2rid section of the Cherry.
wood Acres Development, Council would prefer
approval to be on the basis of the design
submitted by the Director of planning in the
Board's letter of September 9th, 1959."
Carried.
rne Clerk reported that sufficient funds were on hand to
construct a sidewalk on the West side of Heximer Avenue in
front of the developed portion and on the South side of Wendy
Drive, both being within Registered Plan 189o He also advised
that he expected to receive the balance of funds required in
the near future to construct roads and sidewalks throughout
Registered plan 196 registered by George Livingstone.
Council considered a letter dated September 8th from Deacon,
Arnett & Murray in respect to matters relative ~o the second
and final part of the merger report. The request made in the
letter in connection with the costs of the job was approved.
The Clerk advised Council that his Office was experiencing
considerable difficulty in handl{ng bonds submitted in respect
to the cost of services for lots located within new subdivision
In view of the market condition respecting bonds, the Clerk was
directed to advise subdividers that bonds will no longer be
accepted as payment for the cost of services for ~.=o~dav~ithin
subdivisions.
25 Suggestions for the 1959-60 Emergency Winter Works project
were submitted by the Engineer. ~ese suggestions were exan~nel
by Co~cil and the Engineer was authorized to develop cost
estimates in respect to the items approved by Council. The
Clerk advised that grants in the emount of $14,598.48 had just
been received as payment on account of grants in ~espect to
the 1958-59 Winter Works programme. He advised that grants
in the amouat of $36,435.82 were still owing and stated that
the Mm~icipality must of necessity pay interest on this amo~xt
during the'time the grant is outstanding.
There being no further business, the meeting adjouz~md.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour p.mo
~X~~r~X Clerlj
inanc. e
Relief
goads
Ge_neral
),A.Holmes
~age problems
A Regular Meeting of Council was held Septenber 21st, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
1. ~cBain
Bates
E. E. b~tchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
G. H. Bates Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held September
14th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
2. Bates
MacBain
Carried.
"TIt~T we do now adjoun~ to go into Finance
Coxmuittee and pass accounts."
3. Bates
b~cBain
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
September 18th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to~$8~638.I0.''
4. Bates
MacBain
Carried.
"TI{AT the statement of Roads Accounts dated Sept-
ember 18th, 1959 as presented, be accepted and
the accounts be paid amounting to~30,437.61."
5. MacBain
Bates
Carried.
6, MacBain
Bates
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
September 18th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid ~nounting to
~$159,028.54."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise and
resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Fir. D.A. Holmes of 3290 Wilson Crescent spoke in respect to a
letter which he and certain residents of Registered Plan 196 had
submitted to Council, and included on this meeting's agenda, in
respect to the construction and installation of roads and side-
walks within this subdivision. He stated that the district was
more than 50% developed and he expressed the need for having road'~]l.
and sidewalks constructed before the winter season conmenced.
The Clerk advised that he had today received the balance of the
funds required to complete the construction of these services
and the Blgineer mentioned that he was planning to start work
their area Thursday or the first part of next week.
The following representatives spoke for a delegation of residents
from the Brookfield Avenue and Clare Crescent section of the
Township and interviewed Council in respect to sewer problems in
this area: .
............
Savage Cont' d
price
Alfred. Cropp
iTaxi Driver
I~. Joseph %annuzzelli, 3066 Brookfield Avenue,
I~r. George Cullen, 3040 Brookfield Avenue,
I~r. Jolm Turner, 3045-Brookfield Avenue,
Fir. Thomas Christensen, 3059 Brookfield Avenue,
Fir. John Genge, 3087 Brookfield Avenue,
I.~. J. Ings, 2245 Clare Crescent.
They advised that sewage and water backed up in their base-
ments after rains, and stated that the savage system in that
section was not adequate. They advised that they had received
notices from the Welland & District Health Unit to have the
nuisance of sewage backing up in their cellars abated by
October 30th. They requested Council to take action to correct
the~msatisfactorY savage condition. ~%e Reeve advised the
group that their district was not the only area ~ere residents
were having difficulty with their sewer systems after rain falls
He mentioned that proper relief could only be obtained by
building a trunk s~qermain south from their property through
the Kochanoff and Harovics properties to connect to a trnnk
s~.~er on Warden Avenue. Such a saver was estimated to cost
$20,000. and in addition to this amount the municipality would
have to obtain a right-of-way to construct the s~.~er on private
lands. The Reeve and other members of Council advised that
other citizens had obtained relief by installing a screw tap or
back traps in their saver laterals leading from the houses.
was suggested that this type of installation might provide some
relief. After considerable discussion, the delegation was
informed that the Council could not see its way clear to con-
struct a trunk sa~ermain at this time and it was recommended to
the residents that they install back traps to correct the
Mr. Dennis Price of 1892 Silvem~ood Crescent in the Brockton
park Subdivision addressed Council and asked why curb and
sidavalk construction had been stopped in his subdivision. He
was advised that the subdivider had not provided funds to
undertake the work although requests by the To~aship had been
made on several occasions. l~e ~ngineer advised that the road
on Silve~qood Crescent would be graded some time in the near
future.
Mr. Alfred Cropp addressed the Council in respect to the
of the planning Board to pe~mit the sale of certain property
~ned by him to a Church. He was advised that the jurisdiction
in these matters is controlled by the planning Board and
questions concerning the proposed transfer should be referred
to them.
7. Allan
Bates
By-law 1294 & 8. Bates
1391 Allan
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's
License from Gordon Andra. x Catherwood of 367
l{omewood Avenue be approved and license
grm~ted." Carried.
"TI~T the report of the planning Director re:
amen~nents to By-law 1294 as amended by By-
law 1391 be submitted to the Solicitor for
study and that the Solicitor be requested to
prepare an amending By-law for consideration
of Council."
Garried.
Foreman ' 9. Bates
Allan
~easurer 10. Allan
Bates
losing of 11. Bates
?le & Adams Allan
LI.i.H.C. 12. Keighan
Bates
.Ao 13. MacBain
Xeighan
Rd.Cross- 14.
L. aw 2432
~.~3Tabled
"TI{AT I~lr. Gordon H. Weaver be appointed to the
position of Road Foranan for a probationary
period of 1 year."
Carried.
"THAT the Treasurer's report re: taxes in arrears
be accepted, and the Treasurer be instructed to
add said properties to list for tax sale."
Carried.
"THAT the Solicitor be instructed to prepare the
necessary By-lm.; for the closing of ~trgyle &
Adams Streets."
C~rried.
"THAT the resolution passed by Counc{l on August
llth be rescinded and substituted by the
following:
THAT C.M.H.C. be requested to make a grant in
lieu of taxes equal to regular taxes on the '
Veterans Rental Project of 1948-49 and in so
requesting, Council acloaowledges that an increase
in paFaent of a grant in lieu of taxes will
result in a corresponding increase in rental
rates."
Carried.
"THAT the Y.W.C.A. Tri Delta Phi Club be granted
permission to sell boutonnieres outside Oakes
Park be~venn the Park and Morrison Street on the
occasion of the Gamma Sigma Football game."
Carried.
Keighan
MacBain
15. Allan
Bates
"THAT Council agree with the suggestion of the
Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada re:
Kalar Road crossing, as set out in their letter
of Sept.llth, 1959."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2432, 1959. A By-lm~ to regulate the
-operation of pits and quarries within the Town-
The following matters on the A~enda w.ere ordered tabled:
1. Application of Gerhard Frank offering to purchase Lot 10 in
the Industrial Subdivision. This ma~ter was referred to the
Industrial Conmittee.
2. Memorand~n from the Township Clerk re: lease of Lot 9, Plan
160 to Alexander C. Barrett. This matter was also referred to
the Industrial Committee.
~. Letter from ~'- Wella~d Health Unit inspector concerning
the Olah property. The letter was tabled on the understanding
that Mr. Olah is moving his business to a commercial location.
Items Tabled
Cont ' d
It~es Filed
W.Adams & I.D.
Morrison
National Home
'Week
Sept .21,1959
7O.
4. Letter from the Th~n~derbirds Football Club requesting a
grant was referred to the Clerh and Chairman of Finance for a
report.
5. Letter from P~. I.A- Andrews requesting the use of Harvey
Street to reach his sand pit.
The foliowinE items on the ~%enda were ordered filed:
1. Notice of Hearing by the Ontario plunicipal Board in
respect to certain %~rp. of Niagara By-laws.
2. Minutes of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area planning
Board meeting held on September 4th.
3. Letter from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area planning
Board re: application of Stamford Green Investments Ltd. re:
property transfer.
4. Letter from the N.Falls & Sub.Area planning Bd. re:
application of Wm. Connell.
5. Letter from the N.Falls & Sub.Area planning Bd. re:
transfer of property of Hope Rose.
6. Letter from Hon. J.W. Spooner acknowledging the resolu-
tion of the Township of Crowland re: provision of adequate
beach properties for use of the public.
A proposed agreement between the To~nship and Wm. Adems and
Ian D. Morrison re: property in Reg. plan 189 was reviewed.
This agreement had been prepared by the Solicitor and approved
subject to certain amendments which ~ere pointed out.
Council approved of a request submitted on behalf of the
National Home Builders Association to proclaim the we~from
September 26th to October 3rd as~National Home Week. This
approval was granted on condition that a joint advertisement
in this connection will be inserted in .the Evening Review with
the Gity of Niagara Falls and Village of ChipPawa.
16. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Council do now adjourn to meet on Friday,
-September Zgth at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Ad] ourned
Ilour ' p, m.
A Special Meeting of Council was held September 25th,
at 7:.!0 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G, H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
· Climenhage
~ proposal
Cle
1959
Bd.of Transport
In sp ec t ion.
Sewer on
Rysdale St,
Harvey Haid
Suit.
Declaration
of Pol.icy.
Suit
ourn
:ept. 25,1959.
A short discussion took place in regard to a proposal of
the Climenhage Development Limited in respect to Industrial
Promotion. The Clerk was directed to invite representatives
of this Firm to our next meeting in order that a full sub-
mission of the proposal might be considered.
The Engineer reported that he had accompanied Mr. J. A.
Sutherland an Engineer of the Board of Transport Commissioners
for Canada on September 22nd when an inspection was made of
the C.N.R. Crossing at Drummond Road. The inspection was made
as the result of a petition Council received from residents
of this area requesting that safety gates be installed as a
protective device at this location. Mr, Eidt advised that
the Engineers did not favour safety gates but they reconmended
modern flashing light signals being installed in lieu of the
type in operation at the present time. He also stated that
if the modern type of protective device was installed on the
other roads east of Kalar Road the sounding of engine whistles
could be discontinued under an anti-whistling by-law if"
adopted by Council and approved by the Board. He s~ated that
the modern protective device would cost about $6,000. to
install and the Township's share would be about $1,200.00.
It was decided to accept the proposals outlined by the
Engineer and a resolution will be prepared for submission
to Council.'
The Engineer advised that Mr. Leonard Dumolin had again dis-
cussed the possibility of constructing a sewer on Rysda]e
Street to service his property. He reminded Council that
this project was turned down previously this year as a local
improvement but suggested that~ the service might be provided
under the Winter Works Programme. Council authorized him to
prepare estimates under this plan and submit same at a future
meeting for consideration.
A letter dated September 25th was received from our Solicitor
in regard to damages and costs relative to the Harvey Haid
suit against the Township. It was ordered that this matter
be tabled for further consideration of Council.
A draft of the amended Declaration of Policy was submitted by
the Solicitor and after careful and detailed review, a few
alterations were made and directions were issued to bring the
Declaration of Policyinto Council in its final form on Monday,
September 28th.
The Clerk advised that the Solicitor had forwarded funds in
the amount of $1,448.62 as settlement for the suit against
the Mira Construction Co. Ltd. for sidewalk costs in Plan 189.
It is expected that the sidewalk construction will be
initiated in this respect in the near future.
Reeve
Meeting Adjourned
Clerk
Hour: P .M,
I, "!j.~ E.E. Mitchelson Reeve
presen~t
Minutes 1. Allan
' Bates
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Alfred Cropp
"TItAT the minutes of the meetings held on
September 18th and 21st, 1959 be adopted as
printed." Carried.
Clans
liestaurant.
Tulip Bulbs
Mr. Alfred Cropp addressed the Council in respect to the refusa
of the planning Board to approve a transfer of lands o~ned by
him to Church Authorities for a future Church site. He also
raised questions pertaining to a proposal for a collector road
in the proposed plan of subdivision of property o~.med by him
and being an extension of the Cherr~ood Subdivision. The
keeve advised Hr. Cropp that the Niagara Falls & Suburban A~ea
planning Board is the only body having authority to approve of
transfers of property of areas less than 10 acres. He suggests,
that if he was not satisfied with the decision of the planning
Board in this connection and the fact that he had not received
notice concerning the time the matter would be considered by
the Board, that he should take his complaint to the Board
rather than to the Council. In the event that he is dissatisfi
with the decision of the planning Board it is always possible t
appeal their decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Mr. George Mallett of 2237 Hawkins Street complained about the
noise emanating from within or near the vicinity of the Clans
Restaurant on Drummond Road. He stated there was considerable
noise and disturbance there at night which annoyed the resident
of the area. After discussion, the following resolution was
passed: ~
proclamatio~ ~
Bates
Allan
,,THAT th~,-C~ie~,.eo~stable ~.TeqUest~'d"%o ~'
sdbmit-,to~Couneil ~'~ePe~t~iOn!~l~t~perat'iOn
O~tthe~Zl~n~,'cRest~U~ant on Drummond RQad."
Carried.
Bates
Allan
"THAT a:l.Joit~P~O'clamat~On~'~e ~publish~d ~prO
claiming the' ;Week ~f,~Octeber-;4thu tO ~Oc~ebe~-
1O~h;,as.,?Jayc~e]~Week"ol.~
Carried.
Bates
Allan
"THAT the Stamford Lions Club be given per-
mission to sell Tulip Bulbs from door to
door during the evening of October 7th,1959
Carried.
e
Keighan
Allan
"THAT the request of the Church of St.John
The Evangelist re: placing of a sign on
portage Road bc referred to the Engineer
with the power to act."
Carried.
Football
Club Grant.
River Realty
Letters
Agreement-
Plan 226.
Registration
of Plan 226
Council approved of a report submitted by Deputy-Reeve
Keighan, Chairman of Finance, wherein he recommended that
no action be taken in respect to a request of the Niagara
Falls Rugby Football Club for a grant of $250,00. The
report indicated that $200°00 had already been granted to
the Club during the current year and a further amount for
a grant had not been included in the Budget.
The following letters were received from the River Realty
Development Limited, and during the discussion which
followed, Councillor G. Bates abstained from taking part
and removed himself from the Council Table until the dis-
cussion had been completed.
1. Letter dated September 23rd requesting a copy of the
Subdivider's Agreement between the Township of Stamford
and the developers of Registered Plan No. 226.
2. Letter dated September 23rd requesting information a~',
to the reason why Registered Plan 226 was allewed to be
registered while their application to register the second
section of the Town & Country Estates was denied.
The Clerk advised Council that he was making arrangements
to supply a draft of the agreement between the Township and
the subdivider relative to the subdivision registered as
Plan 226.
Council requested that the question of why one subdivision was
allowed to be registered while another was denied should be
deferred to the Solicitor for.a report.
By-law 2436. 6.
~y-law 2437. 7.
Declaration
of Policy.
Canteen
T_a_bled Items
[,~ewer ProJects
Allan
Keighan
"BY-LAW No. 2436, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of a conveyance dated the
~28th September, 1959 from the Corporation
of the Township of Stamford to Gerhard Frank."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
Keighan
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2437, 1959. A By-law to stop up
Adams Avenue and Argyle Avenue, both as
shown upon Registered Plan 79." Read a
first and second time.
Council reviewed the final form of the Declaration of Policy
respecting subdivisions in detail. After the review and
discussion it was agreed that the Policy as finally drafted
was acceptable but in view of the fact that Councillor
MacBainwas absent, the vote on the Declaration would be
deferred until Monday, October 5th.
Deputy-Reeve Keighan stated that certain canteen wagons were
operating near Township restaurants. He requested informa-
tion as to whether the Township By-law could be worded in
such a way that operation of such wagons are limited to
certain areas of the municipality. It was decided to refer
this matter to the Solicitor for a report.
"'7',i:':';"" ""'
'!!!; ,',':". i:
The following items on the ASenda' wqre ordered tabled:
1. Engineer's report relative to sewermain projects which ;>;L '~'~i}['''!'':;'. ;" '; ·
could be undertaken in the 1959-60 Winter Works Programme. 1';;~ ~:~,"' ':.'."~ .' ' 'i: '
, ,: ]j/, ',,L C.' "
: .: , ,,.: , . '. , ~. . ~ ., f .= · .': . . .' · . .
~"~' ' " h T h p C1 1 houin~ the costs involved ~ Adjourn 8. Keighan
IL. :' ~ _____~h,-~ 10 15 ~ ~ears. e re o
Items Filed
Dry Cleaning
Business
Health Unit
Report.
Citizens Re-
search Inst.
~ri Delta Phi
Winter Works
pro~ramme
Good Roads.
Mira Suit
Street Lights
Thorold By-law
lJe~rings
financed over a 15 year period rather than a 20 year tenn.
The report also stated that the Secretary of the Stamford
District Board of Education had advised that the difference~
in the annual amount we are required to levy for, after taking
grants into consideration,would be about $12,000.00 more per
year with the 15 year term. It was decided that the Reeve,
Deputy-Reeve, and the Clerk would discuss the matter with
the officials of the Stamford District Board of Education to
determine if it is possible to change the basis from a 20
year term to a 15 year basis.
The followinK items on the Agenda were filed:
1. Letter from the Niagara Regional Development Association
re: party interested in establishing a dry cleaning business
in the Niagara Region. The Secretary of the Association will
be advised that the Industrial Committee of the Municipal
Council will be pleased to meet with the person desirous of
establishing such a business at any time.
2. Report of the Director of the Welland & District Health
Unit for the month of August.
3. Circular letter from the Citizens Research Institute of
Canada relative to their operations during the past several
months.
4. Letter from the Tri Delta Phi group of the'Y.W.C.A. was
received advising that they had decided not to sell bouton-
nieres at the Gamma Sigma Game since this would conflict with
the operations of a Fraternity.
5. Letter and regulations from the Department of Municipal
Affairs received in connection with th~ Municipal Winter Work:
Incentive programme for 1959-60,
6. Letter from the Ontario Good Roads Association requesting
support in submitting resolutions relative to road progran~nes.
7. Report from the Solicitor advising that the suit against
the Mira Construction Co. for sid~qalk costs in Reg. Plan 189
had been completed and that she had fomqarded the Township
a cheque in the amount of $1,44~.62 in full payment.
8. Letter from the public Utilities 'Commission advising
concerning progress being made on the installation of the
new street light units throughout the Township. The report
indicated that the renovations to the s~reet lighting system
would be continued on a stepped-up schedule in the next
few weeks.
9. Notice from the Township of Thorold relative to hearings
of certain restricted area by-laws of their Township ~llch
will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 10:30 a.m.
Sept.28,1959
No. 78
rresent
Minutes
Finance
goads
General
Relief
"TIlAT we do now adjourn to meet on
Monday, October 5th, 1959 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Hour: P.M.
i , O~'~''' ~Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held October 5th, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
~ E E. Mitchelson Reeve '
R. F. Keighan Deputy Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
G. II. Bates Councillor
A. A. D~cBain Councillor
1. Bates
P~cBain
"TIi~T the minutes of the meetings held on
September 25th and 28th, 1959 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
2. Keighan
Bates
"T[~T we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
3. Keighan
Bates
"TI~T the statement of Roads Accounts
dated October 2nd, ]959 as presented, be
accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to\$12,675.71.Y
Carried.
4. Ketghan
Bates
"T}~T the statement of General Accounts
dated October 2nd, 1959 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to~$182,058.52.''
Carried.
5. Keighan
Bates
"TI~T the statement of Relief Accounts
dated October 2nd, 1959 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting toK~715.70.''
Carried.
Finance 6. Keighan
-- ' Bates
Bld~.Permits ~' 7. Bates
Allan
Declaration of
policy
J
Approval of
Declaration
of Policy
"TtlAT the Committee on Finance do now
arise and resume the business of Council."
Carried
"TI-~T we accept the report of the Building
Inspector for Building pen~its issued for
the month of September in the amount of
$1,215,220.00."
Carried.
The Reeve advised that the first order of business would be
approving of the Declaration of policy respecting Subdivisions
which had been read at the last meeting and tabled for voting
until tonight° Before considering the policy the following
letters were read:
(1) Letter from the Realtors Association of Greater Niagara
requesting Council to delay the adoption of the policy
for 30 days to permit their Association to study the
policy.
(2) Letter from the Niagara peninsula llome Builders
Association urging Council to give ~heir Association
sufficient time to study the policy before its final
adoption.
(3) Letter from J. A. Climenhage Development I.td. requesting
additional time to study the Declaration before final
approval by Council.
(4) Letter from Alfred Cropp objecting to the new Declaration
of Policy with particular emphasis to the $400.00 per lot
required for expansion and renewal of sewer and water
systems.
In the discussion which followed.members of Council expressed
the opinion that it was desirable to approve of the Declaration
of policy at this meeting and the following resolution was
passed unanimously:
v~ 8. Keighan
MacBain "TI~T the attached Declaration of Policy re:
Subdivisions be approved and be effective
from October 5th, 1959." Ayes & Nayes were
called: Ayes: Keighan, ~cBain, Bates, Allan
& Mitchelson, Carried.
DEQLAKATION REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION NO, 8
WIIERFAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford has caused certain studies to be made relative to
the extent and cost of residential expansion in the Township
over the preceding 5 years and a study of anticipated necessar]
expansion and renewal of services over the next 5 year period,
in order to plan development of the Township in an orderly way
and upon a sound financial basis, within the capacities of th~
Corporation to absorb;
AND WHEREAS from the foregoing studies, it is apparent that residential
development requires expansion of municipal services for sewer and
water mains and treatment facilities, for roads, sidewalks, police
protection, garbage collection, school construction and maintenance
and overall administrative costs, which expansion costs are not even
approximated by increased residential assessment, as indicated by
comparing the population increase in the past 5 years of almost 26%
and the debenture debt increase averaging one million dollars a year over
the past 5 years for principal only (an increase of 115% from ~3 o~
a to ~2
million dollars) with the assessment increase in the same period of only
23%;
AND WHEREAS these studies indicate required capital expenditures of
approximately one million a year for the next 5 years which alone
will require an increase in taxation in excess of the 10 mill increase
over the past 5 years;
AND WHEREAS such studies indicate a registration over the past 5 years .0f
50 plans of residential subdivision :..representing more than 2000 ~ots; '
AND I~EREAS the present debenture debt of the Corporation, as to principal
only, is approximately 20% of the Corporation's taxabl~ assessment and
25% is generally accepted as the maximum permissible, and when interest
charges are added to current debt, the total exceeds the maximum 25%;
AND WHEREAS such surveys indicate approximately 1000 available lots
capable of residential development utilizing existing mains and not
necessitating the expansion of trunk, sewer or water mains or~disposal
plants;
THE COUNCIL OF THE COPJOKATION THEREFORE DECLARES, for the information
of interested applicants and the public at large, the following to be
its policy with respect to applications for approval of registered
residential subdivisions, and that the policy shall apply to all lands
not heretofore included in registered plans or which are the subject
of application for re-subdivision.
LOCATION
1. Applications for residential development are considered premature
if the lands are not within an area which is at the date of adoption
of ~his policy already serviced by sewer and/or ~ater trunk mains directly~
or which may be serviced by connecting thereto without requiring the
installation of new trunks and/or treatment plants.
DETAILS OF TIlE PlAN
2. (a)
The plan submitted for consideration shall show the entire
area o~med by the Subdivider, showing a scheme of sub-
division with roads, etc. for the entire area owned or
controlled by him, although only a portion thereof may be
requested for present registration.
The plan submitted for consideration shall show contours
of the entire area owned by the Subdivider as well as
elevations every 100 feet along the centre ]ine of all
proposed streets and on the part to be registered on the
centre line of all lots at a distance 30 feet from the
street line, and all such elevations shall be based on
Stamford Township Bench marks.
(b)
(c) The plan submitted for consideration shall show all corner
lots rounded and of not less than 50,=feet frontage for
other than corner lots, and for corner lots of not less than
60 feet frontage, except where lots front on a cul-de-sac
the minimum frontage may be 40 feet, provided that at a point
30 feet back from the street line the distance from side line to side
line be not less than 50 feet.
Before registration all lots shall be staked and the Sub-
divider shall, at all times, maintain those stakes in their
su~-~eyed positions and, if requested, furnish the Corporation~s
Engineer with centre lines for the construction of sewers,
watermains, sidewalks and roads.
}ilGIBgAYS - STREETS and KOADS
The Subdivider shall pay the entire cost of constructing
streets and roads to the following specifications:
Urban Roads
a 66 foot road allowance
a 26 foot pavement
a 9 inch consolidated stone base
a 3 inch hot-mix asphalt pavement
Collector Roads
a 76 foot road allowance
a 36 foot pavement
a 9 inch consolidated stone base
a 3 inch hot-mix asphalt pavement
Arterial Roads
an 86 foot road allowance
a 36 foot pavement
a 9 inch consolidated stone base
a 3 inch hot-mix asphalt pavement
(The Corporation will assume the cost of an additional 12 feet
of pavement and an additional 3 inches of consolidated stone base.)
(b) Nhere the p~oposed subdivision lies upon both sides of
an existing highway, notwithstanding its condition, the
Subdivider shall pay the entire cost of constructing or
re-constructing such road.
(c) Where there is an existing road or roads bordering the
subdivision, the Subdivider shall pay one-half the
cost of constructing or re-constn~cting such road.
(d) The Subdivider shall pay the entire cost of constructing
driveway ramps to each lot and will be required, when
80% of the lots in such subdivision (or section) are
developed, to file a plot plan indicating the location
of future driveway ramps.
(e) Before the Corporation ~ill co,mnence the construction
of such roads, the subdivision owner must remove all
trees, stumps and brush therefrom, supply and install
all necessary culverts, supply and spread all necessary
fill, make all necessary cuts and grade the said roads
to bring the sub-base thereof to a grade as established
by th~ Tnwnship Engineer. The work in this paragraph
provided shall be performed by and at the expense of the
Subdivider. All grading prel~ninary to road construction,
all clearing, grading, culverts~ fill and cuts as herein
(f)
4. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
5. (a)
provided, shall be completed and shall require the approval
of the Township Engineer before any building permit will be
issued for any building within the subdivision in order that
any person building shall have an established road grade
to work from.
No permanent road construction shall be undertaken by
the Corporation until firstly, the roads have been
graded, filled, cuts made, culverts installed and fill
supplied and spread, as herein provided, and, secondly,
until all s~ers, water, catch basins and lateral
sewers and watermains have been installed and the
trenches therefor have had sufficient time to settle
and grade, fill and spread above such trenches have
settled.
WATEFd,~ INS
The applicant shall pay the entire cost of construction
within the subdivision of watermains to any size laid
down within the said plan, including a main to connect
the said main within the plan with the closest existing
corporation main, such main having a minimum trench
width of 30 inches and a trench depth of 6 feet, included
in such costs being all extras, including Valves,
hydrants, concrete, st6ne, sand or gravel for fitting
around or under the pipe and/or lumber or sheet piling,
and shall include all engineering and inspection charges.
Where existing highways have the lands of the Subdivider
on one side only, the Subdivider shall pay one-half of the
construction cost of a watennain up to and tnc]uding an
8 inch main on such ~xisting roads, and such costs shall
include the services set forth in the preceding lettered
paragraph.
The Subdivider shall, at his o~m expense, provide lateral
water services from the watermain to each lot within the
subdivision.
I~ere watermains are in being on an existing street,
the subdivider shall pay to the Corporation in cash the
balance of the annual frontage charges remaining unpaid,
such cash price shall be the cost of the services or a
sum equal to the aggregate of the accumulated annual
frontage charges remaining unpaid, at the option of Council.
.SE~.IERS
The subdivision o~mer shall pay to the Corporation the
entire cost of construction of sewermains within the
subdivision of whatever size, including all street inter-
sections, and including connections from the subdivision
limits to the closest existing Corporation sewennain;
all catch basins and their connections to the street
sewers, and all extras in connection with such sewers,
including concrete, sand or gravel for foundation under
or around the pipe, and including lumber and sheet
piling, and including all engineering and inspection
charges, and including the cost of any pumping installation
~equired to transmit sewage to a proper ex~.
lots within the subdivision·
(C)
Where existing roads or highways have the lands of the
Subdivider on one side thereof on]y, the Subdivider
shall pay one-half of the const~action cost of a sewer-
main up to and including a siz~ of 18 inches, together
with all other charges in connection therewith, as set
forth in the preceding paragraph.
(d)
Where sewermains are being on an existing street, the
Subdivider shall repay to the Corporation in cash the
share of the cost thereof he would have paid had he paid
all frontage rates thereon without exemption, by reason
of the same being farm lands. Such cash price shall be
the cash cost of the services or a sum equal to the
aggregate of the accumulated annual frontage charges
remaining unpaid at the option of Council. Funds for
these services on existing streets as collected shall be
kept in a separate sewer fund and used to retire un-
retired sewer debentures. The cost of sewers on a side
of road without subdivision shall, in the first instance,
be borne as to any ex~nption by reason of the frontage
being fa~ land by the Corporation, and such costs shall
be recoverable when such lands are subdivided or without
subdivision tapped into the sewennain, the owners thereof
being chargeable in cash at the time of such tapping in,
unless the Council accept a sewer rental agreement,
extending for a number of years equalling the original
debenture life of the work.
SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS
(a) The Snbdivider shall pay the entire cost of all sidewalks,
curbs and gutters within the subdivision.
(b) The Subdivider shall pay the entire cost of sidewalks, curbs
and/or curb or gutter upon the street fo~nning a boundary of
the subdivision on the subdivision side:
(c) The following shall be the requirements of sidewalks in
lands zoned as R.1. Curbs and gutters on both sides of all
streets. Sidewalk requirements shall be optional at the
discretion of the Council. In all lands zoned K.2, curb,
gutter nnd ordinary 4 foot sidewalks are required on all
streets.
(d) All islands in crescent or cul-de-sacs require complete
curb s .
(e) All crescents require 5 foot curb-faced sidewalks°
STREET LIG1LFING
7.
The Subdivider shall pay to the Corporation or the Public
Utilities Commission of the Corporation the cost of and of
installing street lighting brackets and lighting fixtures.
Upon existing streets forming a boundary of the subdivision,
the 'subdivider shall pay one-half of the cost of street
lighting bracket s, lighting fixtures, and ire] tallation
STREET SIGNS AND STANDARDS
8. The Subdivider shall pay to the Corporation the cost,
the cost of installing, street signs and standards.
and
~'~ESERVES
9. The Subdivider shall convey to the Corporation a one foot
strip of the outer end of all roads within the subdivision not
forming a continuation of existing roads.
COUNTy, SUBURBAN & PROVINCIAL HIGFK.7AYS
10. The Subdivider shall, where a County Road, Suburban Area
Road, or Provincial Highway foz~s a boundary of a proposed subdivision'
dedicate as a widening of such County, Suburban and Provincial High-
way a portion of land sufficient to extend the width of such County,
Suburban and Provincial llighway from the centre of the existing road
to a distance of 43 feet therefrom or to meet subsequently required
distance by regulation of such authority.
LANDS FOR PUBLIC pUIIpOSES'
11. The Subdivider shall be required to convey to the Corporation
land for public purposes in an amount to be determined by the Minister
of Planning & Development for the Province of Ontario, such amount
not to exceed 5% of the lands included in the land for subdivision,
or such cash payment in lieu thereof as may be authorized by the
Minister, such payment not to exceed the value of 5% of the land
included.
EXPANSION AND RENEWAl, FUND
12. The Subdivider shall pay a sum to be calculated on the basis
of $400 per lot in the plan of subdivision toward the cost of
expanding sewer and water services~ including treatment plants, and
the renewal thereof.
ENGINEERING AND SOLICITORSL, FEE~
13. The Subdivider shall pa~ upon filing the plan with the
Corporation's Engineer, the sum of $35.00 per lot, as shown upon the
said plan, to a maximum of $500.00 as a deposit on Engineering fees,
and shall pay the sum of $100.00 for drawing and registration of the
subdivision agreement.
AGREEMEaNT WITII CORpORAT.ION
14. The Subdivider shall, before final approval by the Council
of the Corporation of the subdivision, enter into an agreement with
the Corporation generally e,nbodying the terms hereof with specific
alteration thereof only as provided by the Council, and such
agreement shall be by the Council authorized by by-law. The Council
shall upon the execution of such agreement register same against the
said lands in the Registry Office for the County of Welland, and the
covenants and conditions thereof shall run 'with the ].ands.
PAYb~EIqT FOR SERVICES
15. The Subdivider shall pay to the Corporation in cash upon the
execution of the subdivision agreement an amount estimated by the
Corporation for all services to be installed in the s~Ddivision, if
the subdivision contains not more than 50 lots. If the subdivision
contains more than ~ lets, the Subdivider shall be required to pay
the estimated cost o£ all services to be installed in each 50 lot
section before being pemnitted to develop the next or succeeding
section. No Building Permit shall be issued until the receipt of
such payments. These payments shall include:
(a) Highways - streets and roads
(b) Curb sidewalks, curbs and gutters
(c) Street lighting
(d) Street signs and standards.
(e) Sewer mains and appurtenances
(f) Water mains and appurtenances
(g) Expansion and ren~.;al fund
(h) Deposit on Engineering fees
(i) Solicitors' fees
In addition, the subdivider shall conveX, the lands for
reserves and for public purposes or make the authorized pa~nent in
lieu thereof. Upon the complete development of the plan, an adjust-
ment will be made as to estimated pa~ents received and actual cost.
PlIOVISION OF SERVICES
16. The services hereby required to be paid for by the Subdivider
shall be installed by the Corporation. The Corporation shall call
for all services on annual tenders and there shall be a privilege to
the Subdivider where a plan of subdivision contains 50 or more lots,
to request a separate call for tender for sewer and/or water services
only with respect thereof, provided that such tenders shall not be
called more often than every three months and that no such special
tenders shall be called unless and until the Subdivider shall first
have paid to the Corporation the estimated cost thereof.
lARGE SUBDIVISIONS
17. There is no restriction on the number of lots to be included
in a plan of subdivision. If, however, the number of lots exceeds
50, then the plan shall Be divided into sections and.sho~.~upon the
plan, each section of the approximate size of 50 lots. These sections
shall be determined by the Corporation's Engineer and costs shall be
paid per section. No development of succeeding sections shall be
permitted until the costs of services'w~th respect to the preceding
section shall have been paid.
EFFECTIVE DATE
18 This policy shall become effective on and after tl~e 5th
October, 1959, the date of passage of resolution adopting the same.
19. Upon preliminary application, a plan shall receive a
preliminary "disapproved", "not disapproved" or "not disapproved if
" but no approval. shall be given until immediately prior
to final app~'nval of th~ Minister of Planning & Development for the
Province of Ontario.
!
Laughlin
Proposed
Subdivision
Mr. F. biiehle~
Mr. Grant G. biurray, Solicitor from moronto, addressed
Council in respect to property owned in part To~.naship
Lot No. 37 by Mrs. A, C. Laugblin. He mentioned that his
client desired to proceed with registration as soon as
possible. The Reeve advised him that the plan of subdivision
could be considered along with other applications for
approval of subdivisions at this meeting or at a meeting
some time in the near future.
A letter from Mr. F. Hiehie of 2532 Ash Street was
read in respect to a request of his to meet the To~,nqship
Building Committee.. Mr. Mieh]e also was in attendance
at the meeting and advised that the Building Inspector had
issued a Cease Order to stop the construction of a
residence he was in the process of building on Lot 4, Klan
193, Warden Avenue. lie stated that the order had been
issued because the side yards allowed were in violation of
our restricted by-laws. The Building Inspector advised
that Mr. Mieh]e had agreed to change the plans from an
overhanging roof to a cottage roof at the time the
application for a permit was real%b llowever, in the
actual construction an overhan~ r~fof had been built which
extended out on both sides of the building 16". In the
discussion which ensued Mr. Miehle advised that he may
be able to buy sufficient property on both sides of his
lot to provide sufficient side yards. The Building
Inspector stated that if one foot was purchased on both
sides of his property he would be able to permit Mr.
Miehle to continue with his building. The following
resolution was passed in connection with this matter;
Frank biiehle ~' 9. Bates
Allan
Poppy ~ampaign ~10. Allan
Bates
Sewer Foreman ~ 11. Bates
Allan
G. Munro
12. A1]an
Keighan
:"TIIAT the action of the Building
Inspector in issuing a stop building
order with respect to the building of
Frank Miehte be approved,"
Carried.
"TItAT we approve the request of the
Stamford Veterans Association to hold
their Annual Poppy Campaign November
7th, 1959."
Carried.
"THAT Mr. Alec D. Corfield be appointed
to the position of Sewer Foreman for a
probationary,period of one year."
Carried.
"TILAT a letter of condolence be forwarded
to the family of the late Gustavus Munro
a fender Treasurer of the Towl~ship of
Stam£o~d fuz.' 27
Carried.
Ont,Assoc. of 13. Allan
plumbing Bates
Inspectors
Gas Fired
Heaters
14. MacBain
Keighan
~ 15. MacBain
Kleincap Const. Bates
Railway Crossing 16.Keighan
protection MacBain
"TIIAT the Plumbing Inspector be authorized
to attend meetings of the Ontario
Association of Plumbing Inspectors at
Hamilton from October 20 to the 23rd."
Carried.
"TI~T we accept the tender of A. Detlor
& Sons Ltd. for two 160-10S Olsen Gas
fired unit hea~ers 160,000 B.T.U. input
at a price of $1,038.00, which price
includes installation, as recommended by
the Plumbing Inspector."
Carried.
"THAT the Bank of Montreal be informed
that Kleincap Construction Limited will
be expected to prepay services in cash
in accordance with the terms of the
subdivider's agreement with the Township."
Carried.
"TIL~T WHEREAS this Council deems that
adequate protection is not provided at
certain Railway Crossings in the To~nship:
TttEREFOKE, be it resolved that we apply
to the Board of Transport Commissioners
for Canada to have modern protection
installed at the following Railway Crossings
on To~ship roads:
1. C.N.R. Crossing at Kalar Road, between
To~nship Lot Nos. 122 and 123.
2. C.N.R. Crossing at Drummond Road
between Twp. Lot Nos. 96 and 95; AND,
BE IT FUrtHER RESOLVED that we request the
Department of Highways to make application
to have similar modern protection installed
at the C.N.R. Crossing on.Thorold Stone
Road between Twp. Lot Nos. 77 and 73. (For
purposes of clarification, modern protectloB
at the crossings mentioned in this
resolution means two tlashing light ~ignals
and one bell.)"
Carried.
Liberal
members
A letter from Mr. D. C. Patten, Clerk of the City of Niagara
Falls was received wherein he enclosed a copy of a letter fr
Vernon M. Singer, M.P.P. regarding the possibility of making
arrangements for the three [~unicipal Councils in the Greater'
Niagara area to meet with the Committee of Liberal members
formed to inquire into provincial and Municipal Relations of
all kinds. The R~eue reminded Council that it had agreed to
with this Committee when Mr. George Bukator appeared before
the Council a few weeks ago. Councillor Bates advised that
he was not present when this decision was reached and asked
Liberal
Members
Cont'd
Bob McMitlan
Boy Scout
ADDle Day
Stamford
Guards ' Tag
Day
Statements
re: required
~nds for
services in
~ubdivisions
Int.Credit ~
~nion Day
that he be recorded as being opposed to the principle of
the meeting with the Liberal Committee for the purposes
suggested. He expressed the thought that Municipal Councils
should not get involved. in politics and for that reason he
was opposed to the meeting, Deputy-Reeve Keighan expressed
the thought that he did not consider that our acceptance to
attend the proposed meeting could be considered political,
since it was requested by our local M.P .P.
M~. Robe. blcMi] lan of 2293 Car]ton Avenue advised that
his mother and sister had vacated the re~idence described
as 2293 Carlton Avenue located on Township property but
that he and his brother were still there. He asked if
arrangements could be made for the two of thet~ to demolish
the home and remove the material. The lieeve L'equested
Mr. Mcl.iillan to discuss the matter with To~.mship Officials
the next day during office hours.
'~ 17. Allan
Bates
granted pe~}ission to hold their annual
apple day in the Township October
17th, 1959."
Carried.
18. Bates
Allan "TI~
Guard"s Tag Day be rescinded and that
the Stamford ~uard's be authorized to
hold a tag day on the second Saturday
Carried.
The Clerk presented a letter dated October 5th enclosing
~f statements relative to subdivisions either o~.~ed or controlled
by the River Realty Development Limited and 14r. F. A.
Branscomb~. The statements indicated that the Township
required funds in the amount of $41,337.93 to complete
road, sidewalk and other construction required in the
subdivisions. It advised that of the amount required,
the Township held debentures in the amount of $18,475.00
but these debentures could not be negotiated until they
became due. The report stated that the o~ers should
supply equivalent funds to the T~mship for bonds plus
additional funds of some $20,000.00 in order that the
work can be completed. Council agreed to take legal
action if the funds are not provided before the next
~meeting of Council since if any futher delay in supFlying
the funds is met 'with the work could not be undertaken
this year.
'19. Keighan
Allan "TI-~T the Clerk be authorized on behalf
Credit Union Day.:with the C~t7 of
Niagara Falls and the Village of Chippaws
By-law 2438
By-law 2439
By-law 2441
O .bi.B ,
ltearing
By-law 2350
by-law 2407
~.G.Collins
Niagara Block
& Sand Co.
R.C.Beckett
K.C.M.P. Bldg.
20. Allan
Bates
"BY-LAW No. 2438, 1959. A By-law to
amend By-lmv 2328 (1958)." Read a
first, second and third time and
passed.
21. Keighan
Bates
"BY-I_AW No. 2439, 1959. A Byelaw to
dedicate Blocks A, B and C, Registered
Plan 135, Block A registered Plan 1!9~
Blocks A and B, Registered Plan 165,
Block C, Registered Plan 156 and Block
A, Plan 216 as portions of Public
Highways." Read a first, second and
third time and passed.
22. Allan
Bates
"BY-IAW No. 2441, 1959. A By-law to
dedicate as a portion of Belmont Avenue
certain parcels." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
The Clerk advised that at a hearing of the Ontario Municipal
Board held Thursday, October lot, 1959 the following
matters were considered and disposition as noted determined:
(1)
(2)
By-law No. 2350 being a consolidated by-law of
2031 and amendments. It was indicated that this
by-law would be approved by the Board.
By-law No. 2407 being a by-law to except the following
properties from the provisions of By-law No. 2350:
(a) That the application of J. G. Collins Real Estate
Limited to permit lots 1, 2 and 3, Plan 88 and
part To~nship Lot No~ 73 being used for the
purpose of constructing thereon a new Texaco
Service Station~ This property is located at
the north-west corner of Thorold Stone Road and
Marland Avenue.
(b)
That the application submitted by the Niagara
Block and Sand Company to permit3i~'39 acres:of.=~
prOpert~ fronting theeast'side of Montrose
Road located on part of Block E, Registered
Plan 876 and being adjacent to the Industrial
Subdivision owned by the Township being used
for a concrete products plant.
(c)
Application by R. C. Beckett to pemnit the use
of Jot 44, Plan 160 (Stamford Industrial
Subdivision) for a Memorial Monument business.
(d) Application of the River Realty Development
Limited to permit the construction of an
R. C. M. P. building on the north side of
Valley Way within part Township Lot 113.
NO p~San appeared in objection to the said by-law
and the Board members indicated that approval would
be forthcoming.
)bjections to (3)
Sidewalks on
Drummond Road &
St. Andrew Ave.
Items tabled The
0il Drilling (1)
on Lake tluron
q.E.crossings "(2)
at blountain &
M0ntrose Rds.
Proposed (3)
Winter works
projects
Deferred approvj (4)
a] of subdivision
~Plans
(5)
High School
~ebentures of
Jl, 295,000.00
I~ems filed
~t'F.&.Sub.Area ~(1)
~.Bd.Confer~nce
LaMarob
,., (2)
aiPlication
The Board also heard objections by ratepayers in
respect to the proposed construction of sidewalks on
the west side of Drummond Road from I!awkins Street
to a point 272,2' south of Ilawkins Street and on
St. Andrew Avenue on the east side from Gore Street
to Riall Street. Both projects had been initiated
by the Municipal Council in Construction By-law
2402. As a result of the objections expressed, the
Board indicated that approval to these two projects
would not be given to the Township.
fol. lowing items on the agenda were ordered tabled:
A letter from the City of Sarnia enclosing a
resolution protesting that oil drilling operations ~n
Lake Huron would pollute the waters of the lake.
It was directed that the correspondence be ~eferred
to the Engineer for a report at the next h~ecting.
I,~tter from the Department of ltighways relative to
the Oueen Elizabeth Fay access control. The letter
indicated that the Department was not in favour of
the proposals made in connection with the access to
and crossing of the highway in the vicinity of Mountain
Boad and Montrose Road. It was ordered that the
matter be studied and a joint meeting to discuss the
matter be arranged between the Planning Board and
the Township Council.
A statement from the Engineer relative to proposed
sewennain projects which might be undertaken under
the winter wQrks programme was approved and in-
structions issuedto have an appropriate by-law
prepared.
Consideration of preliminary approval of subdivision
plans was deferred until the next meeting.
The Reeve reported that a conference had been held
with representatives of the Stamford District Board
of Education, the Village of Chippaws and the Township
of Willoughby with Deputy Reeve Keighan, the Clerk
and himself in respect to reducing the term for the
high school debentures in the principal amount of
$1,295,000.00 from 20 to 15 years. tie advised that
all representatives agreed that considerable savings
could be effected by the reduction and agreed to
discuss the matter with their respective. Board and
Councils.
The following matters were ordered filed:
A letter from the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area
Planning Board re: Planning Association Conference
in Montreal.
A letter from the Secretary of the Committee of
Adjustment advised that the Committee would meet on
Thursday, October 15th at 4 p.m. to hear applications
Submitted by Rhoda E. and Julia V. LaMarob in
respect to the construction of a garage or carport
on the property line contrary to by-law No. 2350 an~
Kenneth Morgan
application
Discussion on
High School
Debentures of
$1,295,000.00
Adjourned
Adjourn
October 5, 1959
the application of Kenneth B. Morgan for
penDission to sell a parcel of land with a
frontage of 50 feet on Dunn Street being
contrary to By-law 2350 which requires a
minim~n lot frontage of 60 feet on corner lots.
Meeting Adjourned
Ilour 11:15 P.M.
in Committee
A discussion tool~ place/in respect to the financing
of the debentures in the principal amount of $1,295,000.00
required for the new high school. Application had been
made and an Order-in-Council of the provincial Government
had been received approving of the purphase of a
debenture issue for this amount by the Ontario Municipal
Improvement Corporation. The Order-in-Council was
phrased to the effect that the rate of interest on the
debenture issue would be as established by regulations
and in effect at the date of purchase. The date of purchase
is considered to be the date after the debentures are
validated by the Ontario I1unicipal Board and finally handed
to the Corporation. Since receiving the Order, our
Solicitor had submitted a draft by-law and debenture schedule
worked out on the basis of 61-% to the Ontario blunicipal
Improvement Corporation. Their approval is necessary before
a by-law can be passed. The approval was not given and in
the mean time the interest rate had increased to 7% effective
October 2nd. It is understood that the reason behind the
increase was Because the Corporation had been swamped with
applications from municipalities to purchase debentures.
Members of Council expressed concern about the increasing
interest rate and after some discussion authorized the Clerk
to call for tenders on the debenture issue on ~he basis
of interest rates at 6~% and 6-3/4% for a term of both
15 and 20 years° The bids to be in the hands of the Clerk
by 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 13th.
The hour having reached 11:55 p.m. the meeting had adjourned.
~0 7o
Present
Purpose
1.like Rola
Mike Ilola
I_tarvey Haid
llarvey Ilaid
23. b~cBain
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn ~o meet on Tuesday
the 13th day of October, 1959 at 7:30
"p.m. (or,'at, the call of the Reeve.)"
'Carried.
Reeve
Meeting Adjourned
To~ & Country
~states ~2
Draft by-law
Special Meeting of Stamford Tox,msbip Council held on
Wednesday, October 7th, 1959 at 7:30 p.nl.
Reevp
Deputy ?cove
Council 10L
Council 1 o~
Councillor
E. E. Hitchelson
I~. r. Keighan
J. N. Allen
G. II. Bates
A, A, D~a~Bain
The meeting x.m.s called for the purpos~ of cl ~arin~ up
unfinished business referred to Council on l. tonday,
October 5th.
A letter fronl biike Ro]a, 3128 Iiountain Road was r~ad
wherein he renewed his request for an amen~ent to our
Trailer By-law in order that he might be pennitted to -.
establish a Trailer Camp on his property located ~n the
south side of Mountain Road, being west of the ~. E. Way.
After consideration, the following resolution was passed:
1. Bates
MacBain "THAT the application of Mike llola for
a Trailer Camp license be refused."
Carried.
As a result of consideration of certain correspondence from
the Township Solicitor in respect to the Ila%vey Ilaid action
against the Township, the following resolution was passed.
When this matter was considered Councillor Bates excused
himself and abstained from taking part in the discussion
or at the time the vote was called on the resoluEion:
2. MacBain
Allan "TIL~T we accept our Solicitor's
reconnnendation with regarcl to the
action between the Township of Stamford
and Ha~ey Itaid and that she be
instructed to offer the Plaintiff's
Solicitors $300.00 for costs and
$200.00 for damages."
Carried.
· !'letter from the River Realty Development Limited dated
September 23rd requested information as to the reasons
why Registered Plan 226, the former Weaver property,
was allowed to be registered while their application'
to register the second section of the Town and Country
Estates was denied. This letter was referred to the
Solicitor with the request that a draft reply be
submitted to Council at the next meeting on October 13th.
A second letter from the River Realty Development J,imited
requested a copy of Draft by-law No. 2206 dealing with
the Town and Country Estates, Section No. 2. The Clerk
was asked to reply to the subject matter.
Mcl4illan house The Clerk advised that bits. Wm. ].[cMillan and her
at 2293 daughter had complied with the Termship denland to
Carlton vacate the premises knovra as 2293 Carlton Avenue.
He advised, however, that two sons of Wm. McNillan
were still living in the h~use although they had
asked if it would be possible to demolish the house
and take the materials away. The question of liability
the matter to our Insurance Broker to see if coverage
could be provided if authority was granted to the
McMillan boys to demolish the house.
Falls City
Liberal As a result of the letter from the Niagara
Committee of Clerk received October 5th concerning the proposed
LegislatUre meeting with the Liberal Committee of the Legislature,
Council requested the Clerk to arrange for the
individual members of our Council rather than the
Council as a whole to take place on October 28th or
29th or alternatively November 4th or 5th. The
suggested time for such a meeting to be 7:30 otclock
with the exception of October 28th, which should be
o It further decided that the Tox.mship would
o p.m. was
not submit any briefs as a Cpuncil to the Liberal Committee.
C .N.R. Council considered a statement which the Canadian National
Bus Operations Railways had submitted which gave a complete inventory
of equipment and property ~hich they consider is
available for sale. The statement indicated that 10 buses
bus pat'to in garage, miscellaneous items, and garage
hoist would be available for sale at a price of $26,885.92.
The statements submitted also sh~,~ed a deficit on the
Niagara Falls bus operations for the past three years
as follows:
1957 - $35,4~5.00
1958 - $32,383.00
Jan. to July inc.1959 - $14,302.00
After analysing the statement a general discussion took
place and it was finally agreed that arrangements should
be made for a joint meeting with City Council at uhe
earliest possible date in order that the proposal of
the Railway to stop operations September- lot, 1960 can
be considered by the two Councils· ..
Clans A letter was received from Chief Constable J. Cunningham
Restaurant = relative to conditions existing in or near the Clans
situation is x~ell in hand at the present time and suggested
that any trouble can be adequately' taken care of by his
Department in future. The report was .accepted as
satisfactory ·
Tax billing Certain decisions were made in respect to the design of
Equipment tax billing equipment. It was dete~,ined that the
instalmen~ for paying taxes in 1960 should remain on
the same dates as ~959' ~nd that all taxes should be paid
directly to the Township Hall rather than through the
facilities Of the banks.
~~ Fire ~ev.Week ~letter. received from the Fire Marshall's Office
from
'- " ~ '~th to lOgh was filed.
._
..
Applications
for new
Subdivisions
J.A.Climenhage
A.C.Laughlin
River
Realty Ltd.
Leasebuy Ltd.
2nd Section
Town & Countpy
Estates Subd.
In view of the fact that the revised Policy in respect
to subdivisions had been completed applications for
approval of subdivisions x~ere tabled. After discussion
'of all applications, the Clerk x.yas directed to request
all the applicants for the following subdivisions if
they desired to have their application in respect to
the following subdivisions considered by Council on the
basis of the n~ Declaration of Policy. This question
will be directed to the applicants for the following
subdivisions:
Brentwood Acres,
Cariesso Subdivision,
Foreman Subdivision,
Coates Subdivision.
The application of Mr. J. A. Climenhage for a further"
d~velopment of the Cherrywood Acres Subdivision add the
application of Mrs. A. C. Laughlin for a subdivision
of part Tox,mship Lot 37 was tabled to permit the
Engineer to submit a report relative to the availability
of services. The following resolutions 3, 4 and 5 were
passed in respect to certain other subdivisions:
Bates
Allan
"TIIAT the application of River Realty
Development l,td. to subdivide part of
To~cnship Lot 78 be not approved as the
same is premature within the terms of
Declaration of Policy dated October
5th, 1959 as per the Engineer's report."
Allan
Keighan
Carried.
"TI~T the application of ],easebuy
Limited to resubdivide Plan 1GO of the
Termship of Stamford including part of
lots 171, 162 and 157 be not approved
as the same is premature within the
terms of the Declaration of Policy
dated October 5th, 1959 as per the
Engineer's report."
Carried.
MacBain
Allan
"TIRT the application for the approval of
the second section of Town and Country
Estates be not approved because it is
premature under our Declaration of Policy
dated the 5th day of October, 1959,
according to our Enginecr's report."
Councillor Bates abstained from voting
on this resolution. ~:
Carried.
Adjourn
Oct. 7, 1959
No, 80
Pre~en~
Minutes
'Debenture
Tenders
Accept
Tende_____X
Discount on
Principal
6. 1.1acBain
Keighan
"TIlAT we now adjourn to meet again on
Tuesday the 13th day of October, 1959
at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
14setinS Adjourned
Before the above resolution was passed it was explained
to Mr. Fred Rutland and Mr. R. A. McLeod,. Member and
Secretary of the Stamford District Board of Education who
were present at the meeting, that the acceptance of this
bid would mean a discount of $37,425.50 from the principal
amount. The representatives advised that their estimates
had only provided for a loss of approximately $12,000.00 and
it would mean that a difference of some $25,000.00 would
have to be raised through other methods.
Hour 10: 50 P
C er~
Public Garage ~ 3. Keighan
Allan
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on October 13th,1959
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Hawker & ~ 4. Keighan
Pedlar Lic. Bates
1. Allan
Bates'
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
October 5th and 7th, 1959 be adopted as
amended."
Carried.
Taxi Driver ~\ 5.
Tenders were considered for the purchase of $1,295,000o00
Township of Stamford Debentures required to finance a new
district high school. The call for tenders had indicated
that tenders should be submitted based on 15 and 20 year
terms at interest rates of both 6% and 6-3/4%. As a result
of this call, the Township received tenders from 9 firms.
All were option tenders with the exception of Gaitduet Son
& Company Ltd. who bid 97.11 Firm for the purchase of all
the Debentures, bearing interest at the rate of 6%7oand
having a term of 1 to 20 years. This price represented
money costs of 6.86. Only one firm bid On a t~rm of 1 to
15 years in respect to Canadian funds was received and it
was on an option basis. Three firms'bid on a 15 year term
in respect to U.S. funds. From the bids and information
received it appeared obvious that a ready demand did not
exist for debentures with a 15 year term.' Apparently the
investment companies desired to purchase debentures having
a 20 year term. The possibility of selling the issue in
U.S. funds was not entertained by Council because of the
risk involved in respect to dollar values over a term of
years..
Andrews
Sand Pit
hug lin
Subdivision
2. Bates
Macgain.
Allan
Bates
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from A. Burnside Campbell, Q.E.Way,
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Hawker & Pedl~r
License from F. Melba Frail, 12~Buchanan
Ave. be not granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Taxi-cab
Driver's License from Steffen Asksland,
2642 Stamford Green Drive, be approved
a~d license granted."
Carried.
Mrs. Leslie Orr of 1087 Portage Road N., and three other
residents of that district addressed the Council in respect
to the operation of the Andrews Sand and Gravel pit. They
stated that nO effort had been made to have the pit fenced
in accordance with the recent by-law passed by Council. As
a result of the discussion which took place, the Clerk was
requested to make a demand on Mr. I. A. Andrews that he take
immediate steps to have a fence erected around the whole of
the pit immediately. He is to be further advised that if
action is not taken within the next week that the matter
will be referred to the Police Department for action.
6. Bates
MacBain "THAT the application of Mrs. A, C. Laughlin
to subdivide part of Twp. Lot 37 be not
approved as the same is premature within
the meaning of the Declaration of Policy
with respect to subdivisions and as per
the Engineer's report dated Oct. 13, 1959.."
V.Fruci - ~ 7. Bates
Tree Keighan
"THAT the tender of Gaitduet Son and
Company Ltd. to purchase Township of ~insmen
p. er,,hundred, be aCcepted.".C~ried.
De ut -Reeve Kei hart asked to be recorded shying o osed
· . , "' . ........ . '. . .. , .~ -_ ~, .......
Carried.
"THAT Mr. Vincent Fruci be granted permission
to remove the tree described in his letter
to the Engineer, at his own risk and at
his own expense."
Carried.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Council grant permission to the
Klusmea Clubs to conduc~ thuir annual peanut
drive as requested in their .letter to
Council of Oct. 8, 1959."
Carried.
Letter from the City of Sarnia relative to the pollution
of the waters in the Great Lakes resulting from oil and
gas drilling.
Royal Manor
Drive Road
Allowance.
Area Unemploy-~
meat Committee
Draft reply
to River Rlty.
letter.
Items Tabled:
Sewermain on ~
Kysdale St.
Crowland
Resolution
Items Filed
St.John St.
Industrial
Seminar
Stamford for the years 1957, 1958 and 1959.
Councillor Bates also requested the Engineer for a report
on possibilities and costs of improving the road allowance
on the East side of Royal Manor Drive adjacent to the
Brewer's Warehouse.
Deputy-Reeve Keighan gave a report on the Greater Niagara
Area Unemployment Committee. He advised that a programme
will be instituted in the near future to be called the
"Do It Now Campaign" which is designed to provide employ-
ment for the unemployed during the winter months. Council-
lor Allan, a member of the Committee, advised that the
Deputy-Reeve had been appointed Chairman for the coming
season.
The Township Solicitor presented a draft reply to the letter
of the River Realty Development Ltd. dated September 23rd,
wherein the question was asked as tb the reason why Regi-
stered Plan 226 being the former Weaver property, was allowed
to be registered while their application to register the
second section of the Town and Country Estates was denied.
A draft reply was approved and the Clerk was authorized to
forward the type of letter suggested.
The following items on the Agenda were tabled:
1. Letter from the Township Engineer re: suggestion of
sewermain construction on Rysdale Street from Hodgson Avenue
to a point 342 feet easterly. It was indicated that the
costs for carrying out this work would be $1592.00 and that
we can expect an amount of $543.00 if undertaken as a Winter
Works project. In normal circumstances there would be an
exemption of 100 feet on corner lots. This fact will be
taken into consideration and Mr. Dumoulin, the person inter-
ested in having the sewermain extended~ will be contacted to
see if he would be willing to pay the difference in costs.
2. Letter from the Twp. of Crowland submitting a resolution
to the effect that the provincial Government take over the
complete costs of welfare, including administration, in the
province. Council was in favour of approving of a grant being
paid on administration costs and a resolution along this line
will be submitted for consideration at the'next meeting.
,The following items on the A~enda were filed:
v~ 1. Letter from the Stamford Masonic Lodge relative to a
request to have St. John Street improved. Certain action
in this respect is being taken at the present time and the
Lodge will be advised accordingly.
2. Letter from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
,' advised that the Industrial Committee is arranging for its
third Annual Seminar to take place on October 26th. Members
of Council were invited to participate.-
Laymen' s ~! 4.
Ser.vice
B0atin~ Club ~ 5.
El Alamien ~ 6.
Night
Adjourn ~ 9 ·
0ct.13,1959.
N0.81
Br3sent
Letter from Lundy's Lane United Church ~viting members of
Council to attend Laymen's Sunday Services at this Church
on Sunday, October 18th.
Circular from the Niagara Boating Club outlining their
accomplishments.
Letter from the British Canadian Veterans Association
inviting the Reeve and members of Council to attend "El
Alamien Night" to be held November 6th.
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday the
19th day of October, 1959 at the hour o.£
7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve.".,
Carried~
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour: 10: 30 P .M.
Clerk.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on October 19th, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
1. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held October
13th, 1959 be adopted as amended."
Carried.
2. MacBain
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
3. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
October 16th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting-to
\$9.,~59.88."
Carried.
4. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
· October 16th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
...... and the accounts be paid amounting to
\$9,445.Z5."
Carried,
General.
Finance
Hairdressing
Delegation of
Martha Culltmo~e
H. & S. Assoc.
Fred Black &
Henry Wiens
5. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
October 16th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\$168,857.66." Carried.
Henry Wiens
Cont'd
Sidewalks on
McMicking St.
6. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
7. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the application for a Hairdressing
License from Doris Gray, 2408A Stanley Avenue
be approved and license granted."
Carried.
Philip Rosin
Dr. George MeGarty acted as spokesman for a group of citizens
representing the Martha Cullimore Home and School Association.
In the address to Council he expressed the appreciation of the
Association for the sidewalk construction which has taken place
on the East side of St.Andrew Ave. but advised that the members
of the Association were concerned about the lack of sidewalk
facilities on Brock Street, McMicking Street and on the West
side of St.Andrew Ave. in front of the Martha Cullimore school
property. He stressed the fact that many children artended
this school and many of them came from St.Paul Ave. and the
area east of St.Paul Ave. which necessitated walking on either
Brock or McMicking St. road allowances.
Mrs. Irene Schroeder of 2461 O'Neil Street als~ spoke c
the necessity of sidewalks and she indicated that the majority
of their Association favoured sidewalks being constructed on
Brock Street rather than McMicking Street. Councillor A. A.
MacBain, Chairman of the Sidewalk Committee advised that the
Engineer and he had carefully reviewed the sidewalk problem of
the entire area referred to and after ~erious consideration, he
recommended the construction of sidewalks on the North side of
McMicking Street from St.Patrick Avenue to St.Andrew Avenue and
on the West side of S~.Andrew Avenue from Riall Street to Brock
Street. He also stated that the sidewalk work recommended
could not be undertaken this year but suggested that it be
recommended to the 1960 Council to undertake as a Local Improve'
mont. In addition to the sidewalk construction mentioned,
Councillor MacBain recommended the placing of a barrier along
,the West side of St.Andrew Avenue in front of the school propert ~yal Manor
to prevent vehicles from entering upon ·school property at the D~ive
~ime pupils are discharged or picked up after school hours.
Mr. Fred Black spoke on behalf of Mr. Henry Wiens, another
ratepayer and himself. He stated that all three had property
fronting on Brock Street and that in the case of Mr Wiens and ~Ar
. cy Cropp
himself, the property was being used for market gardening
purposes. Both properties are small holdings and he mentioned
that both he and Mr. Wiens had already paid a considerable
amount for local improvements, such as sewermains and water-
mains. He strongly objected to a sidewalk being constucted on
Brock Street at the expense of the abutting owners. Councillor
MauB6in interjected that hie recommendation previously expressel
had taken the properties of Mr. Black and Mr. Wiens into con'
sideration and partly on that account .the recommendation had
suggested a sidewalk on McMicking Street. Dr. MeGarty thanked
Council and stated that neither he nor the members of the Home
the owners. He was of the impression that a sidewalk on Brock
Street might be paid out of general taxation.
8. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT Council recommend to the 1960 Council the
installation of sidewalks on the north side of
McMicking Street from St.Patrick Ave. to St.
Andrew and on the west side of St.Andrew from
Riall St. to Brock Street, THAT the Engineer
be instructed to immediately erect a barricade
in front of Martha Cullimore School to prevent
vehicles from entering upon school property to
load and unload pupils."
Carried.
Mr. Philip Rosin of Buchanan Avenue artended the meeting and
complained that he had been refused a permit to construct.a
garage on his property. After the Building Inspector expiained
the situation, the Reeve advised that a permit could be secured
if Mr. Rosin agreed to construct the garage in-conformity with
our Building Code which would require proper foundation.
Messrs.McMillan 9.
Legion
Bates
Allan
"THAT the necessary endorsement be purchased
for the Corporation Liability Policy and the
premium therefore be paid by the Corporation
and that Messrs. McMillan be given permission
to demolish the building located at 2293
Carl~on Ave. by Dec. 1, 1959."
Carried.
A letter from Branch 51 of the Canadian Legion advised that the
Canadian Corps Association, the B.C.V.A. (Imperials) Lincoln
Welland Regional Association and their Branch had been instructed
by respective parent bodies to observe Remembrance Day on the
llth ho~r
of the llth day of November of each year. The :' :L'~ .' i
customary Sunday service will be discontinued in view of this
direction. The letter indicated that the aforementioned
organizations are in accord in asking the Council to rescind
their decision to provide for alternating November llth service
between the City and the Township. Mr. Alex McCallum artended
the meeting and after some discussion, the Reeve appointed a
committee comprised of Deputy-~eeve R.F. Keighan, the Clerk and
himself to meet with a Committee of the Stamford Legion to
discuss arrangements for Remembrance Day Services.
10. Bates
Allan
11. Bates
Allan
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to proceed with .'~
the resurfacing of Royal Manor Drive as set ~'~"
forth in his report.
carried.
"THAT Mr. D'Arcy Cropp be permitted to remove
that portion of a 2" watermain located on the
south side of the road allowance on Cropp St.
at his own risk and expense and under the
"supervision of the Township Engineer."
Carried, ~, ,,I . ,: .-u · :u ,
,;., · :,,",i ', :-, -
TZ :,,.', ;A,'
i;: [. · . . - '
, _ "-L -'
. . .:........
.:~ =,~ Express Assoc.
Crowland
Resolution
Plans 157,207,
217 and 219
.} F.A.Branscombe
Tothfaluse
By-law 2434
12. Keighan
MacBain
"THAE the Clerk be authorized to contact the
Canadian Pacific and/or the Canadian National
Express to have a survey made of the possible
need to institute an express service in the
area outlined in a letter from pakfold Con-
tinuous Forms Limited in their letter of
October 13th, 1959."
Carried.
13. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT we do not approve of the resolution from
the Township of Crowland submitted in their
letter of October 8th but in lieu, thereof,
that we request the provincial Government to
participate in the cost of welfare adminis-
tration to the same extent as grants are
provided for under the General Welfare Assis-
tance Act, and that the Township of Crowland
be advised of our action."
Carried.
The Engineer and Clerk submitted information in respect to
requests which had previously been made for funds for services
in Registered Plans 157,207, 217 and 219. After the detailed
statistical reports were stated, resolutions 14 and 15 were
passed:
14. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT Mr. Branscombe, the subdivider of'
Registered Plans 207,217 and 219 be advised
that he make available to the Township the
necessary amounts of money required to comple
the services in these subdivisions immediatel
and that any adjustment that is necessary to
be made to look after deficits or surpluses
that may accrue at the completion of the wor~
will be treated in accordance with the usual
policy, and that if the money is not made
available by Monday, October 26th, 1959, that
the appropriate legal action as set out in
the subdivider's agreement with the Township
shall be proceeded with."
Carried°
5.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the Solicitor be authorized to make the
necessary investigation into the present
financial situation of the original subdivide]
of the Tothfaluse subdivision to determine
and/or clarify whether or not Council can
undertake legal action against the subdivider
as set out in the subdivider's agreement with
the Township or not, and.report the findings
back to Council."
Carried.
16. MacBain
Bates
'0f $1,~95,000.updn',debentures"fo ' "P P
of the construction and equipment of a new
secondary school on Pitton Road i~ the To~nsh~
of Stamford." Read a first, second and third
time and passed.
By-law 2442 17. Allan
Bates
"BY-LAW No. 2442. A By-law to authorize the
execution of an Agreement dated the 19th day
of October, 1959 between the Corporation of the
Township of Stamford and Fallsgate Leasebuy
Limited." Read a first, second and third time
and passed.
Haid vs StamfordiS.
MacBain
Keighan
Directional 19. Keighan
Lines-Stanley Allan
"THOr the Solicitor be authorized to settle the
action Haid vs Stamford by executing minutes
of settlement to pay $200.00 in damages and
$300.00 in costs under the advisement of our
Township Solicitor."
Carried.
(Councillor Bates abstained from voting or
participating in the discussion of Resolution
18.)
"THAT the Engineer investigate the possibility
of having white directional lines painted on
Stanley Ave. where it intersects McLeod Road
running north from the Carborundum Company,
these lines to be painted at the approaches
to McLeod Road and to contain a centre lane
for left turn traffic."
Carried.
St.Davids 20. Bates
tmnel MacBain
Items Tabled
"THAT the Engfneer contact the Dept. of Highways
with a view to improving the lighting of tunnel,
under the C.N.R. tracks on St.Davids hilt on
Highway ~8."
Carried.
The Followin~ Items on the A~enda were ordered Tsbled:
1. Letter from the Cataract Junior B Hockey Club requesting a
donation for their Club. The letter was referred to the Chairman
of Finance for consideration and report.
2. Letter from A. Cariesso re: Declaration of Policy concernfig
the cost of road and sewers for subdivisions located within
Registered Plan 1791. It was requested that an appropriate
amendment be prepared for submission to Council at their next
meeting to amend the Declaration of Policy governing roads in
Registered Plan 1791.
3. Letter from Miss J.V. LaMarsh re: amending the subdivision
control by-law by adding thereto certain subdivision plans which
shall be deemed not to be subdivisons for the purpose of the
by-law.
4. Two letters from J. Hopkins relative to his properties
on Arthur Street and on the corner of Stanley Ave. and Churches
Lane.
WaRes Solicitor advised that the Township is bound by assignment of
si nine ~aSes up to a m~xim~n of 30% by the Conveyancing and Law of
Property Ac~. She advised that the effect of this law means
T
"~ .... ect to assi nments and garnishees John B.Hopkins The Township Engineer submitted a report dated October 26th
:'~'~:!!.1 of Wages Cont d but suggests loees' Union take place. One his property at the North-east corner of Stanley Avenue &
.... negotiations wit P Y ee has more than two assign- Churches Lane to the Township. As a result of the report, the
suggestion was that if an mp y
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No. 82
present.
ments or garnishees on his wages during a cer~dn fixed period,
he shall be fined or other corrective measures taken. Another
suggestion was that the matter of such assignments or garnishees
be made a condition of employment. Further study will be
given to the problem in the next few months.
21. MacBain
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday
the 26th day of October, 1959, at hour of
7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on October 28th,
at 7:30 p.m.
Chairman 1. Bates
MacBain
Minutes 2.' Allan
Bates
Refreshment_Lit.3. MacBain
Allan
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
HoUr 11:00
/~l~~ Clerk
1959
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillgr
"THAT in the absence of the Reeve, Deputy-
Reeve Keighan be appointed as Chairman of
the Meeting.''l~
Carried.
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held October
19th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Carried.
"THAT the application for-a Refreshment
from Falls pharmacy Ltd., 1219 Drummond Road
be approvedand license granted."
Carried.
following resolution was submitted and passed:
Hopkins' Prop- 6. Bates
arty Allan
Express 7. MacBain
delivery Bates
Service
LE.P .C .
Service
ce
~ervice
!.E .P .C.
"THAT the report of the Engineer re: the Hopkins !~
property, be accepted and that Mr. Hopkins be
notified that the Corporation is not interested "
in an exchange of property at this time."
Carried.
"THAT the Hodgson Steel & Ironworks Ltd. letter
and the Bissell Company letter requesting C.N.P~
& C.P.R. express deliveries, be forwarded to
the Express Traffic Association of Canadam"
Carried~
In response to an application made by the Township, zhe Hydro-
Electrid Power Commission of Ontario advised that it was
prepared to convey the property required to connect Carlton
Avenue in Township Lot 158 for a consideration of $592.00 plus a
payment estimated at between $150.00 and $200.00 to make certain
revisions and changes in the Commission's works in this locality.
8. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the Corporation purchase from H.E.P.C.
part of Lot 158 on the terms and conditions
set forth in H.E.P.C. letter of October 19th,
1959."
Carried.
"THAT this Council cancel previous arrangements
of holding joint Remembrance Day Servic~ with
the City, and from this date Stamford shall
hold separate services, and the Reeve issue a
proclamation for holding this year's services."
9. Allan
Bates
Retail Meat 4. Bates
Allan
H.E,P.C, 5. ' Bates
1! Allan
"THAT the application for a Retail Meat Licens~
from Harvey Empey, 2116Dunn Street, be
approved and license granted."
'Carried.
,Andtaws
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to proceed C ~ Plan
storm drain, all as set forth in the letter
dated October 20th,1959 from the H.E.P.C."
Carried.
157
Carried.
Tentative arrangements to observe Remembrance Day Services at the
Cenotaph at the Memorial Arena were discussed with Alex McCallum,
representative of Stamford Legion,Branch 479. It was indicated
that the Reeve and Deputy-Reeve were working on a joint committee
appointed by the Legion and Council. The arrangements submitted
were approved as satisfactory.
"THAT the Solicitor be authorized to proceed
with the prosecution of I.Andrews, the owner
of a sand pit located on St.Paul Avenue under
the relevant By-law No. 2432."
10. Bates
MacBain
11. MacBain
Allan
"THAT our Solicitor be instructed to take such '.~.;..',~'i '-", :
action against the subdividers of Reg,Plan 157
conditions of ~he subdivider s agreement with
Rd.Inspection
Items Tabled
Oct .28,1959
No. 83
Present
12. MacBain
Allan
"THAT road inspection be held on November
14th at 9:30 a.m. to commence at the Hall,
and that the Road Foreman be invited to atteni
on the inspection."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled:
1. Letter dated October 21st from the City of Niagara Falls
relative to a proposal to establish duty-free shops at key
border pointsin Ontario. The Clerk was requested to secure
more information on this matter and report at the next regular
meeting.
2. Letter from the City of Niagara Falls relative to the
provision of traffic lanes at the intersection of Morrison
Street and Stanley Avenue, was referred to the Traffic Committe
for consideration and report.
3. Letter from Albert Carlesso relative to service costs for
his proposed subdivision in Keg.Plan 1791 was tabled until the
next meeting·
4. Letter from Martin,Calvert,Bates & Sheppard relative to
service costs for certain subdivisions owned by the River Real
Development Ltd. was tabled until the next meeting·
13. Bates
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
Nov. 2nd, 1959 at 7:30 p.m. or at the call
of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
A Joint Meeting of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area planning
Board, the Municipal Council of Stamford Township was held on
Thursday, October 29th at 3:30 p.m.
planninK Board Members Dresentl.
D. O. Elsley,
O. W. Zimmerman
J. W~ MacKenzie
G. A. Allen
J. L, Rosberg
O. Dowson
J. Philip
· Member
Member
Member
Member
Member.
planning Director
Secretary
Council Members present:
E. E, Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J= N. Allan
G. M. Bates
A. A, MacBain
C. H. Eidt
J. V. LaMarsh
A. C. Hu~gins
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
En iueer
Sg~icitor
Clerk
p3rpos.e.
Wiltshire
lvd.
.Lc.No. 3
Mr. D. C. Elsley Vice-Chairman of the Planning Board presided
and when the meeting was called to order he advised that the
joint meeting had been called to discuss Department of Highways
proposals relative to access control of the Queen Elizabeth Way,
and an amendment to the Township By-law governing subdivision
control. He stated that the Queen Elizabeth Way access would
be considered first in respect to the letter received by the
Township dated October 1st which indicated that the Department
of Highways could find no valid reason for changing their
proposals for the Mountain and Montrose Road area. He mentioned
that the Planning Director had studied the matter and he then
asked for a report. Mr. Dowson stated that there appeared to be
three main points of conflict regarding the Queen Elizabeth Way/\
eccess!controlswhi6h couldbe'.summarized as~follows:
1. The Town and Country service road,
2. 'The provision of some concrete commitments on the matter of
the Department of Highways' contribution toward future fly-over
constructions, (a) between Thorold Stone Road and th~ C.N.R.,
(b) between Lundy's Lane and McLeod Road, (c) Chippaws Creek
Road,
3. The settlement of the Mountain Road-Queen Elizabeth Way fly-
over and access problems.
After considerable discussion the following resolutions were
passed:
Deputy-Reeve Keighan
G. A. Allen
"THAT the Town and Country Road
endeavour be made to link Wiltshire
Boulevard with Rolling Acres
Crescent ." '
Carried.
"THAT recommendation No. 3 of the
-Planning Board staff report be
accepted subject to the words "at
this time" being added after the
word ?'requested" in the first line.".
Councillor Bates,
O. N. Zimmerman
e. ~n this conuectlon, the Departments proposal of a
' fly-over on Montrose Road should be discouraged in favour of
a~fly-over on Mountain Road. It would appear ~advisable to
emphasize the east-west function on Mountain Road in favour of
the circuitous Mo~taln Road--Montrose Road proposal. This will
separated by Q.E. Way, and a more rational pattem of land use
can be for~lated. In the same sense that access on Mountain
Road would encourage development, it is felt that the fly-over
on Montrose would also to some extent encourage development.
It would appear ~ch more reasonable to emphasize the east-west
:f~ction on MounCa~u Road and u~tlt=e the Q.E.Way as a physical
_Guarantee
Adjourn
0ct.29,1959
N'o. 84
Pr~.sent
Minute{
pldg.Permits
River Realty
Dev.Ltd,
J. L. Rosberg,
Reeve J.W.MacKenzie
"THAT some guarantee be obtained
from the Department of Highways
re: (a) compensation on construc-
tion of future fly-overs; between
Thorold Stone Road and the C.N.R.
to the south; between Lundy's Lane
and McLeod Road; and at the
Chippawa Creek Road.
(b) that the problem of additional
accesses be reviewed as the need
arises particularly with regard to
future access between Thorold
Stone Road and the northerly limit
of the Township of Stamford."
Carried.
The Chairman advised that the discussion on the access control
of the Queen Elizabeth Way had taken longer than anticipated
and as a result the amendment to the subdivision control by-law
would be deferred until a later date.
Meeting Adjourned
A Regular Meeting of Council was held November '2nd,
at 7:30 p.m.
Hour P .M.
1959
Clerk
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
rCouncillor
Councillor
River Realty
~ev.Ltd.
Mr. D.Erhardt
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held on
October 28th,1959 be adopted as printed."
.Carried.
l,Climenha~e
1. Allan
Bates
iS.Hopkins
2. Bates
Allan
F-law 2443
~J/law 2444
"THAT we accept the Building Inspector's
report for Building Permits issued in the
month of October in the amount of $831,350.00 ~law 2440
Carried.
Council considered a letter from Martin, Calvert, Bates &
Sheppard dated October 23rd in regard to three subdivisions
owned by the River Realty Development. The letter indicated
that the funds required by the Township to complete projects i,
Plan 207, Merritt, and Plan 219, Britannia, had been p~ovtded
in the amounts of $2,293.81 and $439.30 respectively. It
indicated that the demands in respect to Brockton Park Sub-
division registered as Plan 217 were now entirely in llu~ with
the Agreement. This letter had prevtousl been submitted to
the Township Soiicitor and a draft reply Kad been pre ared by
the Solicitor. The draft reply was studied and the [ollowi.~
resolution was accepted and passed:
L-law 244~:
3. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the Solicitor be authorized to reply to
the letter of W.S. Martin re: River Realty-
Brockton, and Britannia, and Merritt sub-
division in the manner in which the Solicitor
has set down in her letter to Council of
November 2nd, 1959."
Carried.
Mr. David Erhardt of 3003 Ann Street addressed Council in respect
to the increase of taxes levied on his property during the last
two years. It was agreed that the Clerk would consider the
complaint and report directly to Mr. Erhardt.
Mr. James Climenhage, the developer of the Cherr~ood Acres
Subdivision addressed Council in respect to the proposed regis-
tration of the 4th section of his property which fronts on
Dorchester Road and runs East to Registered Plan No. 215...He
offered to pay the entire cost estimated at $7400.00 to extend
the trunk sewermain on Dorchester Road approximatelye240 feet,
in order that the northern part of his subdivision might be
serviced by sewers. He was advised that Council could not enter-
tain this suggestion in view of the provisions in the Declaration
of Policy which was recently enacted. Mr. Climenhage then asked
if he could secure permission to install a sewermain on a portion.
of his property which might later be registered when the trunk
sewer on Dorchester Road was extended. This question was referr~.
to the Solicitor for a report.
4. Bates
Allan
5. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the question of exchange and or purchase
of lots as proposed by J.B.Hopkins in his lettem
of 1une 23rd, 1959 be not considered at this
time ."
6. Bates
Allan
7. MacBain
Keighan
: 8. Keighan
Bates
Carried.
"BY-LAW No. 2443, 1959. A By-law to declare the
desirablility of undertaking certain works as a
local improvement under the provisions of The
Local Improvement Act." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2444, 1959. A By-law to dedicate
certain one foot strips of land as shown upon
Registered Plan 79 and on Registered Plan 106
as portions of public highways." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW NO. 2440, 1959. A By-law to change the
name of those parts of Churchill Street as
shown upon Registered Plans 79 and 135,
together with certain one foot reserves as
shown upon the said Registered Plans 79 and 135
and dedicated as Churchill Street, to Winston
Street." Read a firs~ second and third time
and passed, and unanimously carried,
"BY-LAW No. 2445, 1959. A By-law to amend By-law . ' .?~ _';:7 ..
2350 (i959), as amended being a by-law to
' . .{:
tures within the Township of Stamford."Read a ~' ~;:=~; .". ~'*' }=;*'.' '
By-law 2446 9. Allan
Keighan
By-law 2447 10. Allan
Bates
Sewer Rodder 11. Bates
Allan
Widening
Drummond Rd~
be desirab&e
Items Tabled
"BY-LAW No. 2446, 1959. A By-law to regulate
the use of land and the character,location
and use of structures," Read a first,second
=and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2447, 1959. A By-law to amend
by-law 914 (1944), as amended, being a by-law
to restrict the use of land and buildings on
certain lands within the Township of Stamford.
Read a first, second and third time and passed.
"THAT the Engineer be authorized to call for
tenders for a sewer fodder."
Carried.
The Township Engineer reported on progress in respect to the
widening construction of Drummond Road. He advised that it woul
be desirable to remove certain trees on the West side of the Roe
if the Road was to be widened in a satisfactory manner. After ~y-laws
consideration the Council approved of the Engineer's suggestion
to remove the trees.
The following items on the Agenda were tabled for the reasons
indicated.
1. Letters from the Solicitor dated October 29th and November
2nd relative to the purchase of certain properties from the
Township. Certain technical difficulties have come up regarding
the proposed transfers and further information will be obtained
to determine the Township position.
2. Letter from the Township Treasurer relative to the purchasa
of certain stationery required for the mechanical accounting ~
equipment. It was agreed tha the sub3~ect matter of his letter
be referred to the Committee appointed'to deal with mechanical
equipment and that they be empowered to act in respect to the
subject matter of the letter.
3. Letter ~rom the City of Niagara Falls relative to duty-free
shops in the Greater Niagara area. The writeup which appeared
in the Financial Post on October 17th was presented to Council
and discussed, but after consideration it Was decided that more
information should be secured before definite action is taken
by the Township. The Clerk was requested to endearour to secure
the information required. ~o.
4. Letter from the Oatario Federation of Anglers & Munters
dated October 19th invited the Township to take out advertising
space in a brochure their Organization was preparing in connect'
with t~e Annual Convention which is being held in Niagara Falls Presen_~t
on January 22, 23, and 24. TIle matter was referred to the
Chairman of Finance for a report.
5. LeUter from Albert Carlesso relative to service costs in a
proposed subdivision he plans within Registered plan 1791 was
tabled until such time as the proposed amendments to the sub-
division control by-law are studied by Council and the planninM
Board.
uestions re:
lectors
C0nferenc e -
Rdg .Inspect.
10v.2,1959
6. By-la~c No. 2449 being a sewer easement agreement required
for the Brookfield Avenue section south of Lundy's Lane was
tabled at the request of the Engineer.
After discussion by Council it was decided that it would be
desirable to submit the following questions to the electors at
the annual election scheduled for December 7th:
1. ~estion relative to enlarging the bIunicipal Council from
five to seven members, comprised of a Reeve, Deputy-~eeve and
five Councillors, all to be elected by general vote.
2. Question relative to having a staggered system of elections
for members of Council. It was agreed that elections should be
held for the office of Reeve each year and that the other members
of Co~cil should be elected for a term of two years.
3. The submission of the question provided for under th~
M~icipal Franchise Extension Act, 1958~ as amended.
4. Referend~ relative to the bus transportation problem.
Instructions were given that appropriate by-laws be immediately
prepared in respect to Items 1 to 3 inclusive and that a definite
decision in respect to Item 4 would be made after the Joint
Meeting with the Niagara Falls City C~uncil on Thursday, November
A conference was held with the Building Inspector wherein he
reported on his attendance at the rece~ Building Officials
Conference at Kingston. During the Conference, the definition
be prepared to clarify the definition of side yard in By-law
- 2350, The Solicitor will be asked to prepare an appropriate
by-law to have this sectinn clarified.
Keighan "T~T we do now adj ou~ to meet on Monday ~
November 9th at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
R ~" 0 ~ ~ Clerk
A Joint Meeting of the Councils of the City of N~agara Falls
and the To~ship of Stamford was held at the City Hall on
~ursdav, November 5th, 1959 at 7:45 p.m.
Members Present from City of. Ni,a~ara Falls:
F. Miller Mayor
J. White Alderman
H Morton Alderman
C Gregory Alderman
- A. J. McKinley Alderman
I. McCall~ Alderman
G. Mowers Alderman
W. S. Orr City Manager
Miss Margaret Mallerr Deputy Clerk
G. Mar~in 'Alderman
" 'jr ="' ·
present Cont'd
Chairman
MerKer Report
Civil Defence
Civil Defence
Bus Service
Members present from Township of Stamford:
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. ~ates
A. A. MacBain
C. H. Eidt
J. V o LaMarsh
A. C. Huggins
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Engineer
Solicitor
Clerk
Bus Service
The meeting was chaired by Mayor Franklin Miller.
With the permission of the Chairman, Alderman Mowers announced
that a portion of the second and final phase of the Merger
Report will be presented to the Committee at a meeting called
for Thursday, November lZth at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall. He
indicated that the report in its final form should be available
within the next few weeks and when received it will be pz
to a joint meeting of the three Councils.
Also with the permission of the Chairman, Alderman 3ames White
the City Council's representative on the Welland County
Defence Committee advised that it had been decided to
the operation of its Civilian Defence Office in Niagara Falls,
He mentioned that in his opinion the Niagara Falls district is
the No. 1 target area of the County and an office should be
maintained here. He asked for guidance from his own Council
and thought that Stamford should be acquainted with this fact,
Reeve Mitchelson stated that the Township pays for Civilian
Defence through the County rate and advised that he was not in
a position to discuss the matter referred by Alderman White.
N.S. &T.
1. Mowers
McKinley
"THAT the Civilian Defence matter brought up
by AldermanWhite be referred to the next
meeting of th~ City Council."
Carried°
Mayor Miller announced that the next item of business would be
consideration of the Notice both municipalities had received
from the Canadian National Railways that the bus service would
be abandoned in this area September 1st, 1960. Members of the N0.86,
City Council had been supplied with the letter from the Canadis
National Railways dated October 9th which gave information
relative to the purchase price of the buses operating in this ~
area, along with their accumulated mileage to September 30ttb []
1959. This letter was submitted as the result of information
requested by the City Council. It was agreed that the Deputy
Clerk of the City wou'Ia have copies of this letter prepared and
forwarded for the representatives of Stamford. Reeve Mitchels~ ~
explained Stamford's position in the following manner:
1. The Township considers buses necessary in their area.
Z. The Township would prefer continuing bus Service under
private enterprise. ~
3. If private enterprise to operate buses is not available
it miKht be undertaken under public ownership. He advised that
arrangements were being made to secure the oplnloa of the e!e~
by means of a referendum which will be submitted at the annual
election.
bv.5,1959
Members of both Councils
generally agreed that continuance of bus service in Niagara Falls
and Stamford is desirable and that a committee should be set up
to study the problems. The following resolution was presented:
Bates
McCallum
spo~e on the matter an ! _ .
"THAT three members of each Council along with
the Engineer of both municipalities, and the
City Manager of Niagara Falls, be appointed a
committee to make a complete investigation and
study of the bus situation. The Committee to
be a continuing committee with the first report
to the Councils to be on the possibility of
making arrangements with a private company to
take over the service."
Carried.
The members of the Councils expressed concern over the plight of
the present employees of the N,S.& T. bus transportation system.
It was indicated that 19 employees all residents OftNiagara
Falls and Stamford were involved. This number-is made up by
16 drivers, 1 supervisor, 1 mechanic and 1 clerk. Employees of
the N.S.& T. Railway were present at the meeting and on being
permitted to speak, Mr. R. P. Paige, Vice-President of the local
union and Mr. Sidney Hare, international representative of the
bus driver's union, advised that the employees were not certain
of future employment with the C.N.R. Some had been offered jobs
at lower pay. Both r'epresentativ~ offered their assistance.
and co-operation to the committee set up.
"THAT t2he meeting do now adjourn."
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
3 .... 'Martin
White
Clerk
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on November 9th, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
Reeve
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Allan
Bates
E. E. Mitchelson,
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. Macgain
Allan
Bates
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held October
29th and November 2nd, 1959 be adopted as
printed."
Carried.
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
Bates
Relie~ 4. Keighan
MacBain
Road__/s 5. Keighan
Bates
Financ~ 6. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
November 6th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
~ ~178, 543.60."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
November 6th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $1,244.01."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
November 6th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $48,529.17."
Carried.
"THAT the Con~ittee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Sidewalks
Conrad
Leasebuy Ltd.
Brock Street were started and that a large land cut would be
required before sidewalks could be constructed. It was
suggested that more development might take place before 1960
and that sidewalks could then be considered.
W,T.Olmstead
Mr. J.S.L. King of Leasebuy Limited spoke to Council in respect
to a proposed plan of subdivision of the former Kovacs property
located on the North side of McLeod Road between the Queen
Elizabeth Way and the Hydro Canal. A letter submitted to the
meeting along with remarks made, indicated that the proposed-
subdivision conformed with the Declaration of Policy. The Reeve
advised Mr. King that subdivisions requiring pumping stations
were all considered premature under our Declaration of Policy
and the discussion was terminated.
Remembrance
Day Service
Mr. W.T. Olmstead of 2128 Valley Way complained that a fence
along the Highway ditch adjacent to his property was bein~
the owners of the medical clinic next door to Mr. d
property were tiling the ditch and this was probably the reason
why the fence had be~n taken down. The Reeve suggested to Mr.
Olmstead that if he was not satisfied with the situation he had
the right to take the matter up with the Department of Highways
who controlled the ditch.
J.A.Climenha~e Mr. Ross Barr of the J.A.Climenhage Development Ltd. addressed
Council in respect to the proposed design of the final section!
Solicitor also reported on the subdivider's proposal to
all of the subdivision on the understanding that certain lots Bus Service
could not be used until such time as the services were extended
The Engineer advised that all lots on the revised plan could be
serviced with the exception of 10 lots fronting on Dorchester
Rd. After consideration, the following resolution was passed:
.A,Climenhage 7. Bates "THAT
MacBale the application' of J .A.Climenhage
Development Ltd. to subdivide part of Block
D, plan 876 and part of Twp.Lot 96 as
submitted, be not approved." ~
Carried ·
I .A.Andrews Mr. I.A.Andrews addressed Council in respe.ct to his sand pit
" located on St.Paul Avenue and the directive Council had issued
for him to fence the pit in accordance with the provisions Of
' By-law No. 2432. He stated he made arrangements with the
Lionits Abrasive Co. and the Cyanamid ~o. to dump waste matotis
in the pit and that negotiations were in progress with an
adjacent Corporation to use the pit for dumping purposes. He
asked if Council would be satisfied with these arrangements
since the cost of fencing the property would be expensive.
The Reeve replied that the Township Solicitor had been instrud Street lights
to take action against him for not complying with the fencing b0k St.
requirement set out in By-law ~432 and that in view of this h$
should consult with his own Solicitor.
Brock St.- Mr. Wm. Kidd spoke to Council on behalf of four residents on
the Sot,~h aide of Brock Street. They had expected that a
Sial=walks
sidewalk would be constructed in front o~ ,their propert~ at
~'~L the same time as a sidewalk was const~acted on the North side
of Brock Street. In response to a question. raised by the Reev
The programme for the Remembrance Day Services on November llth
at the Cenotaph in front of the Stamford Memorial Arena was
presented and approved. The Reeve urged residents of the
Township to participate in this Remembrance Day Observance.
In accordance with a resolution passed at the ~oint Meeting of
the Municipal Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the
Township of Stamford, Reeve Mitchelson appointed Deputy-Reeve
Keighan, Councillor Bates, the Township Engineer, and himself to
the Committee authorized to investigate and study the bus
transportation situation for this area.
Tree removal-
Mr. Rusk
8, MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we accept our Engineer's recommendation
as attached to Mr. Rusk's letter of Nov. 4th,
1959, pertaining to a request for the removal
of a tree in front of 1786 Leonard Avenue,
and that Mr. Rusk be so notified."
Carried.
lames Black Jr. 9.
Bates
Allan
"THAT the Corporation sell to James Black Jr,
40 loads of sand fill from the Twp. dump at
the price of 15¢ per cu. yard."
Carried.
Allan
Bates
"THAT the P.U.C. be asked to replace the 100
watt street light on Cook Street between
Prince Edward Avenue and Woodland Boulevard
with a fluorescent light, also on Looming
between the same points."
Carried.
r .:,. ,.
:7:3?.:" _
, ';- :: .. ,.
t"'
... ,_.,
By-lm~ 2449 12. Allan
Keighan
By-law 2450 13. Bates
Allan
Twp.of 14, Bates
Trafal~ar Allan
Set-backs 15. Bates
Keighan
first, second and third time and-passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2449, 1959. A By-law to provide
for the taking of the votes of the electors
on certain questions." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No. 2450, 1959. A By-law to provide
for the taking of votes of electors qualified
to vote on a money by-law on certain questions
Read a first, second and third time and passef_
"THAi Council endorse the resolution of the
Township of Trafalgar with respect to certain
30 mile per hour zones as set forth in the
Twp. of Trafalgar's letter dated the 27th
October, 1959."
Carried.
"THAT the matter of set-backs on Lundy's Lane
from H.E.P.C. Canal to Westerly limit of
C(2) Area be referred to the Director of
Planning for direction and advice."
Carried.
Items Tabled
Items Filed
The followinS items on the ARenda were tabled:
1. Application for public Garage Lioense from H.B. Morris.
2. Request from the Kerrio Hockey Club for an ad in the
Hockey Programme. This will be referred to the 1960 Council.
The followinK items on the A~enda were filed:
1. No action was taken in respect to a letter ~rom the Niaga~
District Airport Commission respecting our appropriation in the
amount of $979.14 for the year 1959. It was considered that th
payment should be deferred until after our By-law is approved
by The Ontario Municipal Board.
2. Letter ~rom H. G. Acres & Co. re: erection of barricade
to Dorchester Road at the Highway traffic circle.
Purp o s e
Inspections
Ad]o~m 16. Allan
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday,
November 14th at 9:30 a.m. for road inspectic Ce0,Warden
etc ."
Carried.
Meeting Ad]Ourned.
Hour : P .M.
A Sp~c{,e] Council Meet!ng was held November 14th,
at 9:30 a m.
E. E M{tche] son R~eve
R, ;. Kei ghan Deputy-Reeve
3. N. A] ] an Coune{] ] or
G. H. Bates Counc~]]or
A. A, MacBain Councillor
C. H. Eidt Engineer
A. C. Huggins Clerk
The meeting was called for the purpose of ~nspect{ng roads
throughout the Township where construction and maintenance had
taken place during the current year. Prior to proceeding w~th
this inspection~ certain suggested amendments to the Declaration
of Policy proposed by the Solicitor were studied. After some
d~scussion of the proposals, the SoT{c{tor and Fngimeer vere
requested to complete the amendment ~.n accordance with th~
suggestions made by Council. The meeting e~ Counci~ then
adjourned and members commenced the road ~nspect{on. During
the inspection the following roads and subdivisions were
examined:
1o Britannia Crescent.
2. Drummond Road from Valle~ay to Thorold Stone Road.
3. Cherrywood subdivision.
4. Frances Avenue/
5~ Baldin Subdivision.
6. Churches Lane,
7. Whirlpool Road.
8. Thompson Road.
9. R[all Street.
10. McMicking Street from Dorchester Road to the east l~mit
of Reg.Plan R21.
11. Town and Country Subdivision.
12. Namac Subdivision, Registered Plan 210.
13, Dorchester Road from Dianne Street to Br~ght's Wines.
14. Dorchester Rd. from the Q.E. Way to Lundy's Lane.
15. Taylor Street from Franklin Ave. to Drummond Road.
16. Murray St. from Franklin Avenue to Drummond Road.
17. Dunn Street from Drummond Road to Dorchester Road.
18, The Weaver Subdivision.
19. Wendy and Wilson, Registered Plan 196.
20. Merritt Avenue, Registered Plan 207.
2],. Cooper Drive from Fern Avenue to Drummond Road.
22, Delta Subdivision, Registered Plan 193.
23. Wanless and Belmont Avenue.
24. V.L.A. Subdivision.
25. Welland Line Road.
Beechwood Road.
26. Garner Road from Thorold Stone Road northerly.
When Council adjourned for lunch, Mr. George Warden, an
employee of the To~mship who is retiring on December 1st, 1959
after 33 years of continuous service, was honoured. In
appreciation of his services he was presented with a wrist watch
by Councillor Allan and all memb~-rs of Council expressed
Nov.14,1959
Museu~
Committee re: J~
Mu s sum
Grant to
Band.
good wishes to Mr. Warden for a long and happy life in
retirement.
Meeting Adjourned.
}{our
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on November 16th,
at 7:30 p .m.
Clerk
1959
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Proposed
Che~,f~,woed
Subdivision,.
1. Allan
Bates
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
November 5th, 9th and 14~h, 1959 be
adopted as printed."
Carried.
A letter from the Stamford Wome~s Institute was read which
enclosed a resolution petitioning the Council of the Township
of Stamford to form a committee to promote the establishment
of a museum in Stamford Township. Also considered were
endorsements of this resolution from the folioping organizati0x
Falls View Hose Brigade, Lundy's Lane Historical Society,
Stamford Horticultural Society, Lundy's Lane Chapter I.O.D.E.I
Stamford Chapter I.O.D.E., Lord Tweedsmuir Chapter I.O.D.E.,
Stamford Women's Institute, GroUp 2.
Mrs. H. Thompson and Mrs. G. Bears,, pyesident and member of
the Stamford Women's Institute Group 1, artended the meeting
and spoke in support of the resolution forwarded from their
Organization.
2. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the Reeve appoint 2 members of Council
to sit on a committee to explore the possi-
bility, along with the Stamford Women's
Institute and other interested bodies, of
establishing a district museum."
.Carried.
Keighan
MacBain
"T]~T a grant of $50.00 be made to the Wellan~
County Flute & Drum Band in appreciation of
the services the Band rendered in our annual
Remembrance Day Service on November llth."
Carried.
MacBain
Kcighan
"THAT the plan of the extension of the otis
Cherrywood Acres, being a plan of part of
Block "D" Reg. Plan 876, and Twp. Lot 96,
be not disapproved, providing Cherrygrove
(continued) ........
CherrS~zood 4.
Subdip.
(Cent'd)
S-W Comer of ~5.
Beaverdams &
Beechwood Rds.
Amendment to
Declaration of
Policy.
Amendment
Keighan
MacBain
6. MacBain
Bates
Road is extended to Dorchester Road
with a one foot reserve on either side
thereof, subject to terms and provisions
of the Declaration of Policy."
Carried.
"THAT the Welland County Engineer be
requested to view the south-west corner
of Beaverdams Road and Beechwood Road
to determine what can be done to cut
do~n the large mound of earth in that
location that completely obstructs the
}/jew of motorists travelling north on
Beechwood Road to Beaverdams Road,
creating a most hazardous condition."
Carried. '
"THAT our Declaration of Policy be
amended by deleting page one thereof which
contains various recitals and section one
headed "Location" and substituting there-
for page 1 and 2 hereto attached."
Carried.
Amendment to Declaration of. Policy of Stamford Township
as adopted October 5th, 1959."
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Stamford, by resolution, adopted a Declaration of Policy,
5th October, 1959, based upon numerous studies and reports
of past, present and future developments within the Cor-
poration;
And Whereas it was intended by the said Declaration to
indicate that the Council's policy was not to approve
which required the installation of new trunks, filtration
plants, pumping stations or treatment plants, but that the
Council's policy was to approve and encourage in-filling
of areas already serviced or capable of being serviced
without necessitating such installations'
And Whereas the language of the said Dec{aration may not have
been sufficiently clear and specifically enuncia = the in-
Now Therefore, for the purpose of clarification, the Council
of the Corporation amends its Declaration of Policy by
deleting the first page thereof including the preamble
and section 1, LOCATION, and substituting therefore the
"WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township
of Stamford has caused certain studies to be made relative
to the extent and cost of residential expansion in the
T(~qnship over the preceding 5 years and a study of anti-
cipated necessary expansion and renewal of services over
the next 5 year period, in order to plan development of
the Township in an orderly way and upon a sound financial
basis, within the capacities of the Corporation to absorb;
-AND WHEREAS from the foregoing studies, it is apparent
that residential development requires expansion of
municipal services for sewer and water facilities,
for roads, sidewalks, police protection, garbage col-
lection, school construction and maintenance and overall
administrative costs, which expansion costs are not
even approximated by increased residential assessment,
as indicated by comparing the population increase in
the past 5 years of almost 26% and the debenture debt
increase averaging one million dollars a year over the
past 5 years for principal only (an increase of 115%
from 4~ to 9~ million dollars) with the assessment
increase in the same period of only 23%;
AND WHEREAS these studies indicate required capital
e~penditures of approximately one million dollars a
year for the next 5 years which alone will require an
increase in taxation in excess of the 10 mill increase
over the past 5 years;
AND WHEREAS the present debenture debt of the Corporati0r
as to principal only, is approximately 20% of the Cor-
poration's taxable assessment and 25% is generally
accepted as the maximum permissible, and when interest
charges are added to current debt, the total exceeds~the
maximum 25%;
AND WHEREAS such studies indicate a registration over the
past 5 years of 50 plans of residential subdivisions
representing more than 2000 lots;
AND WHEREAS such surveys indicate approximately 1000
available lots capable of residential development
utilizing existing mains and not necessitating the
expansion of sewer or water service facilities;
AND WHEREAS future development requiring the crossing
of water-sheds will necessitate the provision of such
installations as new trunks, filtration plants, pumping
stations and treatment plants, as well as separate
sewer and sanitary sewer systems;
AND W~REAS such development is not presently considered
necessary or desirable ~here in-filling of lands
already serviced or capable of being serviced without
the provision of new trunks, filtration pla~ts, pumping
stations or treatment plants is possible;
AND WHEREAS no artificial transfer of sanitary drainage
from one water-shed to another will be permitted;
NOW THEREFORE the COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION DECLARES,
for the information of interested applicants and the
public at large, the following to be its policy with
respect to applications for approval of registered
residential subdivisions, and that the policy shall
apply to all lands not heretofore included in registered
plans or which are the subject of application for
re-subdivision.
Amendment
Cont'd
By-law 2451
Ad - Anglers
& Hunters
Items
Tabled
H.B.Morris
Xmas'Party
~tems Filed:
Bus Service
_Duty Free Shop
LOCATION
1. Applications for residential develop-
ment are considered premature if all of
the lands included in the proposed plan
of subdivision or re-subdivision are not,
at the date of the adoption of this policy,
already serviced by extensions to exist-
ing facilites, without necessitating the
installation of new trunks, filtration
plants, pumping stations or treatment
plants."
7. Keighan
Allan "BY-LAW No. 2451, 1959. A By-law to
appoint Polling Places, Deputy Returning
Officers and Poll Clerks for the Township
of Stamford and to unite certain adj'6i~-
ing Polling Subdivisions and t~ establish
one Polling Place for the.purpose of the
1959 Municipal Election." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
A 8. Keighan
Allan "THAT Stamford join with the City of
Niagara Falls in placing a full page ad
in the Brochure being prepared by the
Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
for their Convention to be held in the
Greater Niagara Area in 1960; the cost
of $50.00 to be shared equally by
Niagara Falls and Stamford."
Carried.
TIle following items were ordered tabled:
1. Application for Public Garage License from H. B.
Morris. The Plumbing Inspector will be requested to
submit a written report in respect to this application.
2. Letters from the Stamford Township Employees Union
relative to the Annual Christmas Party, was referred to
the Chairman of Finance and the Clerk for consideration.
Kepor~ ~a~e~ ~ovember £Z~n from t~e'F~Dl~c utilities
2. Copy of letter from the C.N.R. dated October 9th, and
excerpt from Reader's Digest of October, 1959, relative
advising that they expected Mr. John David, President
of the International Resort Facilities Ltd. to visit their
Chamber in the near future and explain the proposed
establishment of a duty free shop in this area.
Fire Facilities 4. Letter from the Canadian Underwriter's Association
~ Winter. suggesting measures which should be taken to insure
adequate fire protection facilities during the winter
Wi. ter Wor s e ort fro., the T sh'ieer advising the n ber
~ro.ieets G~%~n er w~rks projects w~ch~a~ been approved by the
planning
Bd .Meeting
Haid Report
Arena Board
Meeting.
planning
Director.
Adjourn.
Nov.16,1959.
NO. 89
Present
Arena
Finance~
Ad] our~
6. Minutes of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning
Board meeting held October 30th.
7. Report from the Solicitor in respect to the Harvey Haid
action against the To~nship. The report enclosed a judg-
ment signed by the County Judge awarding the Maids $200.00
damages and $300.00 for their taxed costs.
At the request of the Council representatives on
the Arena Board a joint meeting of Council and the Arena
Board will be held at the Township Hall on Monday, November
23rd at 5 p.m.
An endeavour will be made to meet with the Planning
Director on Tuesday, November 24th at 7;30 p.m. at the
Township Hall. ;
9. MacBain
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on
Monday, Nov. 23rd, 1959 at 7:30 p.m."
LNOV.23,1959.
,"'T'~-- ~ '" .........
Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
A Meeting of Council was held in Committee with the Stamford
Memorial Arena Board at 5:00 p.mo in the TownsKip Hall on
November 23rd. 1959.
E. E. Mitchelson Reeve
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor
G. H. Bates · 'Councillor
A. A. MacBain Councillor
Members of Arena Board Present:
D. Bracken, T. Brant, Mrs. E. Lamb, G. Shrimpton, C.Dat~ner,Mgr
Mr. D. E. Taylor and Mr. Ronald Caverley, the Municipal
Auditors, were also present.
The meeting had been called at the request of the Board,
and copies of a comparative statement Showing income and
expenses of the Arena Board for the years 1957, 1958 and
estimate of 1959 were shown. The report which had been
prepared by the Auditors showed an estimated over-draft as
of December 31st, 1959, at approximately $4,500.00. Members
of the Board explained that this condition resulted chiefly
from decreased revenues from hockey and public skating. A
full discussion of the matter took place and it was agreed
to refer the matter to the regular Council meeting scheduled
for later in the evening in order that the legal opinion
of the Solicitor might be secured.
The Committee Meeting ad]ourned at approximately 6:10 p.m.
No. 90
Present
Minutes /q 1.
Finance ' 2.
Roads ? 3.
~elief 4.
~eneral ~"
F_~inance i'~ 6.
HairdressinR =' 7.
Prov.Gas v~ 8.
~sn8.
A Meeting of Council was held on November 23rd,
at 7:30 p.m.
Allan
Bates
Bates
Keighan
Keighan
Bates
Keighan
Allan
Keighan
Bates
Keighan
MacBain
Bates
Allan
Keighan
Allan
E. E. Mitchelson
Ro F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held
November 16th, 1959 be adopted as
printed."
Carried.
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into ..
Finance Committee and pass accounts.',"
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts
dated November 20th, 1959 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting tok$30,539.64.,,
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts
dated November 20th, 1959 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to~$10,549.00.,,
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts
dated November 20th, 1959 as presented,
be accepted and the accounts be paid
amounting to $1,424,183.65."
Carried.
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now
arise and resume the business of Council.u
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Hairdressing
License from Clara Stern, Stamford Gr.
Shopping Plaza, be approved and license
granted."
Carried.
"TI[~T the Manager of the Chamber of
Commerce be notified that Council dis-
approves of the request set forth in his
letter of Nov.
17th, 1959, re: Provincial
Gas Co. Industrial sites signs, and their
location, on the basis that it could
Election ~ 9. MacBain
Assistants Keighan
Garage Lic. 10. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to appoint
one election assistant for each polling
place, pursuant to Section 79 of The
Municipal Act, at the rate of $3.00 per
assistant."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from Hamilton B. Morris, 2579
Thorold Stone Rd. be granted, subject to
periodic inspections by the Inspector-"
Carried.
Cd~.Tax ~ 11. Keighan
Foundation MacBain
"THAT Council subscribe to a membership
in the Canadian Tax Foundation at a fee
of $15.00."
Carried.
Town & Country A letter from the Department of planning & Development dated
Application. November 10th was received, which advised that as a result of
a request made by Messrs. Martin, Calvert, Bates & Sheppard,
solicitors for the owner of the Town and Country Estates, in
a letter dated September 28th, 1959, the Minister of the
Department had referred the application of the owner to the
Ontario Municipal Board under Section 29 of the Planning Act,
1955. The following resolution was passed in connection with
this matter:
dt 12. MacBain
~repare
Case Keighan
Airport
Hearing~.
Attend
Hearing
"THAT our Solicitor be instructed to take
such steps as she deems necessary to
prepare the Corporatlon's case for
presentation before The Ontario Municipal
Board with regard to the application to
the Board by the owner of Town & Country
Estates."
Carried.
'The Clerk advised that the Ontario Municipal Board had set an
Appointment for Hearing the application of the Township of
Stamford for authority to dispense with a vote of the electors
with respect to a proposed agreement between 'the Township and
certain other municipalities in the Niagara. area, for estab-
lishing a Niagara District Airport Commission. The Order
indicated that the Hearing would take place on Thursday,
'December'10th, 1959 at the hour of 1:30 p.m. at the Council
Chambers of the City of St.Catharines.
13. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT our Solicitor be instructed to attend
the Municipal Board Hearing in St. Cath-
arines on December 10th, 1959, with
regard to the Niagara District Airport,"
Carried.
~y-law 243Z
By-law No. 2437, being a by-law to stop up Adams Avenue and
Argyle Avenue, both as shown upon Reg. Plan 79, was referred
to Gouncii for consideration. A letter from Mr. Howard pew
protesting the closing of Argyle Avenue was read. Mr.
Leo Dumais of 2742 Dunn Street and Mr. Carl Thiel of 2668
Dunn Street were both present at the meeting. They expressed
By-law 2437
Continued
their concern about the closing of both streets,
explaining that their residences had been designed for
a corner lot and that if the street was closed up and
a building erected thereon it would deteriorate their
properties. After consideration, the Clerk was requested
to determine the cost involved in closing the two streets
and confer with the owners objecting, and the following
resolution was passed:
By-law No. 14. Keighan
2437. MacBain
By-law No. v~ 15. Allan
2402. Bates
By-law No. v~ 16. Keighan
2454. Allan
Arena
Finances.
Grant to
A_Kena
"THAT By-law No. 2437 re: closing up
of Adams & Argyle Avenues be tabled
until the next meeting of Council."
Carried.
"BY-lAW No. 2402, 1959. A By-law to ..
authorize the construction of certain
works as local improvements under the
provisions of The Local Improvement
Act." Read a third time and passed.
"BY-lAW No. 2454, 1959. A By-law to
authorize an extension to the sewerage
system in Stamford Sewer Area at an
· estimated cost of $25,789.71." Read a
first and second time.
A statement from the StamfordMemorial Arena Board showing
an estimated over-draft as of December 31st, 1959 which had
been submitted to the Council in committee at a Committee
Meeting earlier in the day, was discussed. It was pointed
out that the revenue of the Arena had fallen off considerably
in 1959 and if the Arena was to continue to function it
would be necessary for Council to supply funds to take care
of the over-draft, since the Arena Board has no authority to
incur over-drafts at the Bank. In response to a question,
the Solicitor advised that a by-law could be passed in
accordance with the Municipal Act to make a grant to the
Board. A general discussion of the matter ensued and
finally the following resolution was passed:
'17. Bates
MacBain "THAT a grant of $5,000.00 be paid to the
Stamford Memorial Arena Board from
accumulated surplus{subject to the
approval of the Department of Municipal
Affairs!and that this Council recommend
to the 1960 Council that the Arena Board
in the future operate on a budget basis.
It being understood that the grant is
made to cover an operational deficit and
that if such deficit be less than the
amount of the grant that the surplus be
returned by the Board to the Corporation."
Carried.
The following items on the Agenda ~ere ordered tebled:
1. Letter ~rom A. Carlesso requesting information in respect
to his proposed subdivision within Plan 1791.
P.U.C.
property
Items Filed
Carlton Ave.
Winter Works
programms.
Bus Trans-
portation
Committee
Committee
of Adjustment
$1,295,000.
ISSUe.
Street
LiRhts.
AdJourn.
Nov.23,1959.
No. 91
~resen~
2. Letter from the Regional Manager of the H.E.P.C. of Ontario
enclosing a letter from Mr. Lorne McDonald, General Counsel
of the Hydro, wherein he advised the manner in which the
transfers of Township property could be made to the Public
Utilities Commission. The Solicitor will proceed to process
the two transfers under discussion, in accordance with the
information in this letter and in accordance with an opinion
previously expressed by her.
The following items were ordered filed:
1. Letter from the Stamford Separate School Board re: pro-
posed extension of Carlton Avenue from Cotwin Crescent to
Dunn Street. The Board will be advised that there is no
'understanding that the Township will be constructing a sidewalk
but the matter of providing safety for the children in the
same manner as now enjoyed will be taken into consideration at
the time a road is constructed, possibly next year.
2. Report of the Engineer advising that four more projects
for the Winter Works Programme had been approved by the
Governments.
3. Letter from the City of Niagara Falls advising that Alder-
men Ian MacCalluS, George Martin, and James G. White, along
with the City Manager, had been appointed to the committee to
consider the bus transportation system. It was agreed by both
Councils to hold the first meeting of the committee on Wednesday
November 25th at 4 p.m. at the City Hall.
4. Two letters from the Secretary of the Committee of Adjust-
ment relative to applications of Miss Labiarsh and Mr. K. B.
Morgan.
5. Letter from Daly, Harvey & Cooper reporting on the Township
Debenture Issue of $1,295,000.00.
6. Letter from the Stamford Public Utilities Commission
reported on progress of new street ligh~ installations.
18. Allan
Bates
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet at the
call of the Reeve."
"Carried.
Meeting..AdJourned.
,. 'l Hour 10: 15 P .M.
A Special Meeting of Council was held on No 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
E. E · Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A, A. MacBait
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor.
Councillor
Councillor
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss subdivision control
with the Planning Director of the Niagara Falls & Suburban
Area Planning Board and deal with.certainunfinished business
of the previous meeting.
Meeting with
Hydro.
Arena
Finances.
The Clerk advised that a meeting with Mr. H. Hustler and
Mr. Porter of the Property Dept. of the Hydro-Electric
Power Commission of Ontario had been arranged for Wednesday~
November 25th at the Township Hall for the purpose of dis-
cussing the following items:
1. Haulage road from Stanley Avenue to Mountain Road.
2o Use of certain H.E.P.C. lands for park purposes.
3. Securing site on Hydro property for future treatment plant
in the vicinity of Stanley Avenue in Twp. Lots 56 or 57.
The Reeve, Councillor MacBain, the Engineer and Clerk, will
discuss these several matters with the Hydro representatives.
The Engineer submitted a plan for property that will ultimately
be required for sewage purposes. Two possible sites for.'future
treatment plants were considered and the committee will dig-
cuss the sites with the Hydro representatives on Weanesday.
It was reported that the Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs
had advised that in view of the fact that our Arena Board
was established under the Community Centres Act, it would not
be necessary for his Department to approve of the $5,000.00
grant authorized by Council on November 23rd. The Deputy
Minister advised that the Council was responsible for the
operations of the Arena when established under this Act, and in-
ferred that funds for operation were to be provided in much the
same manner as any other service for which the Council is
responsible. As a result of this information, the following
resolution was submitted and passed:
Amend ~ 1. Bates
Resolution MacBain
Sic~ Leave
Plan
~ommittee
"THAT the resolution dated Nov. 23, 1959,
(No. 17) re: Arena Grant, be amended by
deleting therefrom the words "subject to
the approval of the Dept.of Municipal
Affairs" and that the grant be paid forth-
with."
Carried.
The first reading was given to By-law 2455, being a by-law
plan of sick leave credit gratuities for employees of the
by-law designed to provide uniform sick leave benefits. After
considering the By-law it was agreed that further study should
be given to the subject matter, and the following resolution
was offered and passed:
2 o MacBain
sider the proposed By-law No. 2455 and to
G.Warden 7. 3. Keighan
Leave . Allan
report back to Council with their
recommendations."
Carried°
"THAT George Warden be paid his accumulated
sick leave on the basis of 50 days until
such time as the retirement poli~y is
established by Council."
Carried°
Subdivision
Control.
Union v
Xmas Party._
Mr. C. Dowson, Planning Director, was present at the meeting
and the Reeve asked him to speak in respect to any recommen-
dations he would like to make in connection with subdivision
control. Mr. Dowson presented a chart which indicated the
following information on subdivision control:
Part A.
1. Area of Subdivision Control.
Registered plans deemed not registered.
3. part lot control - (a) all, or (b) parcel.
Part B
1. All amendments must be registered and the Minister's
approval secured.
2. Land owners affected to be notified within 10 days.
3. Land owners affected to be notified within 10 days.
Part C - Suggestions for Council.
1. Bring Subdivision By-law up to date to permit the sale of
10 acres if a remnant is 10 acres or more.
2o Include all early undeveloped or partially undeveloped
registered plans in subdivision control (e.g.- deemed not
registered).
3. Introduce part lot control legislation to apply to (a)
blocks on past registered plans not in 2. above, and (b) to
all blocks on future registered plans established commercial.
After some discussion, the members of Council reviewed certain
registered plans of subdivisions and it was agreed that the
following should be included in an amendment to our subdivision
control by-law:
plant 60, Lots 26-35 only in Plan 67, Plans 87, 94, Part of 108,
113, 120, 133, 134, 144, 147, 148,'Lots 1-5 inclusive only in
157, 167,168, 185, 186, 188, 194 - Block B only, 195 - Block
A only, 201, 203-Block A only, and Plan 223. In addition to
including the above registered plans in the by-law, the by-law
will be brought up to date as suggested in No. 1 above.
Council agreed to pay the Employees Union a flat $4.00 for
'every Union member, all statutory and managerial employees,
temporary employees, and members of Council. The cost on
this basis is estimated to be $472.00,.-
~d.lourn. v~ 4.
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we now adjourn to meet again at
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov.28th, 1959."
Carried,
Mee~i1~ AdJourne~d.
Hour: 10:30 P.M.
No. 92
Present
Minutes-
Christmas
St.Lights
Civil
Servants
United ~ 4.
Appeal
By-law 2452. '~5.
By-law 2453. v~6.
A Special Meeting
1959 at 10. LQ0 ,~,~.
1. Keighan
Allan
2. Keighan
MacBain
3. Keighan
Allan
MacBain
Keighan
Keighan
Bates
Allan
Bates
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. b~cBain
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
"THAT the minu~es of the Regular Meeting on
November 23rd, the Committee Meeting on
November 23rd, and Special Meeting on
November 24th, 1959, be adopted as printed."
Carried.
"THAT the account of the South End BuSiness
& Professional bien's Assoc. for,S50.00 for
Christmas Street Lights bepaid."
Carried.
"THAT Council authorize the Clerk to write
to the Secretary of The Civil Service
Commission to determine if as indicated
in a letter received by Council dated
Nov. 18th it is correct that 31 months
has elapsed since Civil Servants referred
to have not received any salary increases
during that time, since this would seem to
be unreasonable on the part of the Federal
Government, and verification of this state-
ment could help Council in deciding any
action it might take in this matter."
Carried.
"THAT this Council recommend to the 1960
Council that they consider the granting of
the request of the United Appeal contained
in their letter of November 24th, 1959 on
the basis that our 1959 grant to the United
Appeal was for $2,769.24, but this amount
was decreased by $900.00 for the rent of
a building to the V.O.N. for 1960 which
building, as it turns out, will not be used
by the V.O.N. during 1960."
"BY-lAW NO. 2452, 1959. A By-law to provide
debentures." Read a first, second and
lze Ehe borrowlad uf $500,000.00," Ruad
a first, second and third time .and pas~ed.
Winter Works
programme
MacBain
Keighan
"THAT our Engineer be authorized to commence
our Winter Works programme with 20 men on
1st December, 1959, these men to be from
those on welfare with large families and
further crews as construction approvals are
received from the O.M.B."
Carried-
perkins St.
Parking.
Bates
MacBain
"THAT parking be prohibited on both sides
of Perkins Street and that the Parking
By-law be amended accordingly."
Carried.
Stems
Tabled
By-law 2455
Plan 226
3 By-laws.
Plan 188.
By-laws
2447 & 2446
Stems
Tiled
Committee
of Ad~ustm.
Duty-Free
Shops.
Proposed
Interceptor
.~ewermain
The following items on the Agenda were ordered tabled:
1. By-law No. 2455 to establish sick leave credits and a plan
of sick leave credit gratuities for Township employees was
tabled to provide time for further study.
2. Letter from the Township Solicitor re: Registered Plan
226, and the application for permission to transfer certain
lots for Church purposes.
3. Letter from the Township Solicitor relative to general
restrictive area by-laws and in particular, three by-laws
that the Township have under consideration.
4. Letter from Leasebuy re: Registered Plan 188.
5. Letter from the Ontario Municipal Board re: Township
Restricted Area By-laws 2447 and 2446,
The following items on the Agenda were ordered filed:
1. Four notices:re: Hearings by the Oommittee of Adjustment
re: applications of H. Weins, Beyerle Construction, H. T.
Biggar, and Messrs. Nagy & Nash.
2. Letter from the Minister of National Revenue concerning
the establishment of duty-free shops at border points. The
Honourable Minister advised that bonded warehouses are per-
mitted at any customs port of entry and there are approxi-
mately 400 established at various customs ports of entry in
Canada.
3. Report o~ the Township Engineer re: proposed interceptor
trunk sewermain along the H.E.P.C. Canal in Township Lot 124
to Township Lot 57.
Ad]oux~.
9. Bates
Keighan
"THAT Council do now adjourn to meet at
the call of the Reeve."
Carried.
Meeting AdJ ourned.
REEVE
DEPUTY REEVE
COUNCILLORS
.BOARD OF
EDUCATION
PUBLIC
UTILITIES
COMMISSION
RESULTS OF NOMINATION MEETING HELD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, 1959
AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO
NOMINATED
Edward E. Mitchelson
~OVED BY
J. MacKenzie
Robert F. R. Keighan
Gordon E. Mowers
F. Shriner
G. Thomas
John N. Allan
Arthur G. Bridge
Simeon Corfield
Ruth Grieves
Robert C. Hunt
Frederick Jeavons
A1. MacBain
Ozzie Mallette
Murdock Nixon Ross
T. W. Brant
D. Zimmerman
A. Johnson
M. Fields
C. Wills
A. Kent
J. Clement
A. MacBain
G. Hill
John S. Hetherington
C. John Monroe
Donald O. Zimmerman
Richard J. Jones
J. McDonald
D. Zimmerman
J. Hetherington
A. G. Bridge
SECONDED BY
J. McBun~ey
E. Turcotte
G. Wright
E. Raham
H. A. Smith
C. Bessey
E. Martin
N. Wall
W. Walker ·
Mo Mallette
J. Clement
E. Turcotte
D. Bainton
E. Raham
J. MacKenzie
F. Walker
OFFIC~
For
Reeve
For
Deputy-
Reeve
For Council
3 to be
Elected
For Board
of Education
~ to be
elected
For Public
Utilities
1 to be
elected
NAME
QUALIFIED AND GOING TO THE POLLS
DECEMBER 7~h, 1959 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
ADDRESS ~.' ':~
OCCUPATION
Edward E. Mitchelson
(ACCLAMATION)
2509 St. John Street
High School Teachez
Robert F. R. Keighan
Gordon E. Mowers
2670 Dorchester Rd.
801 Drummond Road
Real Estate Broker
Life Insurance
Consultant
John N. Allan
Arthur G. Bridge
Simeon Corfield
Ruth Grieves
Robert C. Hunt
Frederick Jeavons
A1. MacBain
Ozzie Mallette
Murdock Nixon Ross
1624 Dunn Street Retired Railroad
Conductor
189 Drummond Road Retired
1633 Prince Edward Ave. Retired Farmer
362 Dorchester Rd.
1847 Vine Street
2382 Monroe St.
818 Shirley Ave~
1969 Atlas S~reet
2983 Ann Street
~ousewife
Stationary Engineel
Sundries Operator
Lawyer
Finance Company MS
Police Officer
John S. Hetherington
(ACCLAMATION)
'C. John Monroe
(ACCLAMATION)
Donald O. Zimmerman
(ACCLAMATION)
Richard J. Jones
(ACCLAMATI0~)
1776 Woodland Bld.
78 Dorchester Kd.
3530 Lundy's Lane
2415 Taylor Street
Office Manager
Fieldman
Contractor
Operator
TABULATION OF ELECTION RESULTS BY POLLS - DEC. 7th 1959
COUNCILLORS
POLL NO.
O
1 23 27 19 13
2 19 24 15 12
2A, 2B 16 23 26 13
3, 3A 37 47 31 39
3B 57 59 25 31
4 27 30 18 17
5 82 48 29 43
5A, 5B 64 32 12 24
6 66 49 39 33
7 23 16 6 10
7A 32 40 20 24
7B 27 27 12 22
8 29 38 13 20
9 38 37 23 20
10, 10B 29 36 18 29
10A 35 43 11 20
11 32 47 30 18
12 47 43 21 23
13 19 25 26 '9
13A 28 22 14 16
13B, 13C 50 53 24 24
14 32 47 21 19
15 41 44 20 21
16 50 57 54 30
17 56 42 46 24
18 34 31 35 30
19 45 46 42 17
20 80 39 49 40
21 35 27 12 20
22 30 45 37 19
23 47 39 30 26
23B. 29 19 16 11
23A? .24 15 20 18 15
24A, 25 32 41 28 19
26 46 33 30 24
26A 24 28 15 20
27 59 50 51 32
28 48 37 34 35
29 40 27 44 43
30 40 43 34 13
31 18 21 24 17
32 33 22 10 23
33 ~8 45 31 31
34 41 33 26 21
'35 25 20 21 17
36, 45 27 29 12 19
37 31 36 20 22
38,46,47 40 24 25 16
39, 41 32 24 21 11
40 26 35 20 15
~2 23 21 17 4
43 11 12 2 6
~SB, 44 27 29 15 14
TOTAL 1955 1832 1292 1134
o
6 6 18 5 12 -
12 7 14 5 7 1
9 8 17 6 7 2
30 15 52 7 31
27 12 52 20 41
8 10 26 5 11 6
23 5 45 20 29 5
37 9 67 27 38 5
29 7 57 17 29 -
14 6 30 25 21 ' 4
37 10 32 14 39 1
14 9 30 22 22 6
10 7 30 8 16 1
11 4 25 8 14 2
8 20 20 9 16
6 10 45 8 20
14 6 33 10 27 5
19 5 44 6 34 1
6 8 18 6 14 1
9 12 54 14 31 -
31 11 52 11 36 4
7 7 14 11 21 1
16 17 30 8 33 3
20 24 38 6 22 2
11 17 39 10 18
10 22 33 9 22 7
10 7 40 10 18 5
18 13 71 17 31 1
12 11 22 4 19 4
12 15 25 10 23 3
15 17 47 13 36 .1
10 10 34 3 22 -
13 8 20 3 9
[3 11 31 8 18
[3 13 53 12 23 3
11 8 33 5 23 7
23 31 66 23 37 3
11 20 40 4 22 2
13 22 42 7 25 1
10 26 21 6 11 -
10 18 13 2 9 4
L4 10 34 8 19 3
[7 27 48 9 27 3
[1 11 23 8 24 7
8 7 16 3 17 1
L2 16 27 2 18 2
L1 '8 24 6 25 5
8 11 34 10 30 3
5 10 19 4 17 4
.2 12 17 7 25 6
6 10 22 3 16 2
5 10 12 10 11 1
8 15 29 12 59 1
~5 651 1778 506 1225 130
R~EVE
poLL NO.
1 33 17
2 22, 20
2A, 2B 40 12
3, 3A 68 36
3B 67 52
4 36 24
5 62 58
5A, 5B. 57 56
6 75 45
7 40 16
7A 67 27
7B 44 29
8 41 21
9 43 24
10, 10B 25 46
10A 45 24
11 48 35
12 64 23
13 39 12
13A 44
13B, 13C 79
14 38
15 51
16 68
17 60
18 63
19 59
20 94
21 38
22 63
23 70
23B 42
23A, 24
24A, 25 53
26 63
26A 41
27 79
28 66
29 58
30 70
31 38
32 38
33 79
!34 66
35 35
36, 45 45
37 61
38,46,47 51
39, 41 50
40 48
42 35
43 26
38B, 44
TABULATION OF EL_E.CTION RESULTS BY POLLS - DEC. 7th,
2 YEAR
DEPUTY- TERM
F~TENDING
FRANCHISE
22 25 - 30 19
24 16. 2 19 17
20 23 3 27 13
61 38 - 59 39
78 36 60 56
31 26 3 34 22
69 42 4 71 41
70 44 1 85 29
64 52 3 66 50
33 16 1 29 21
52 32 2 48 34
46 24 3 56 12
35 23 '5 33 21
42 19 3 31 25
37 34 - 43 27
36 32 - 39 30
40 37 1 41 28
56 27 3 48 34
24 23 2 24 18
51 24 - 47 26
74 36 1 76 30
~6 12 - 44 13
48 32 ,_2 48 33
61 43 2 67 40
50 41 - 46 43
45 35 7 54 22
56 31 5 53 32
79 52 81 51
45 15 2 35 25
43 31 3 45 26
55 36 3 49 42
29 26 - 30 24
20 24 1 20 22
37 31 4 45 21
53 33 4 59 24
33 30 6 33 29
82 44 3 72 55
47 40 2 53 36
59 34 2 55' 32
38 31 10 38 29
20 20 1 34. 15
43 19 1 42 20
60 41 69 31
38 27 2, 51 15
30 18 1 .26 18
35 22 3 31 26
35 30 4 39 25
43 30 2 40 31
28 24 4 30 21
44 21 2 40 22
26 15 3 24 17
18 12 24 6
46 29 5 49 24
ENLARGING
COUNCIL
O
34 14 -
22 18, 2
26 14 3
68 33
69 46
28 28 3
70 43 2
85 30 1
78 39 2
36 16 1
65 19 2
50 18 4
34 25 4
36 22 3
44 24
41 28
55 21 1
55 27 4
17 26 2
50 24 -
62 46 1
38 18
42 39 1
60 46 2
59 30 -
51 27 7
66 23 5
92 40
35 25 2
37 32 4
60 33 2
30 25 -
26 20 1
44 26 4
62 23 4
40 25 6
77 49 3
55 36 2
56 35 2
41 30 8
31, 17
28 31 2
58 49 -
43 28 1
36 15 2
36 20 3
42 24 4
52 21 2
38 16 4
40 25 2
23 18 3
20 10
48 ~q 3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
34
29 4
27 1
37 3
45 -
35 -
22 5
33 3
43
24 -
18 -
26 · 1
16
12
23
31 2
29 3
61
28 1
3~ 1
24 2
37
16 1
19
14 2
8 1
25 3
12 2
21 4
8 2
14 1
2491 1447
2366 1558 Z392 i462
L
1959
2
4
1
3
3
1
2
1
1
5
4
7
3
2
2
12
1
SYSTEM
23 19
16 13
27 17
56
66
30
69 34~
72 32~
3 65 43
1 39 12
2 63 24
4 39 30
9 30 26
3 28 23
- 41 24
- 35 29
1 41 30
4 47 35
2 24 21
52 23
2 63 33'
32 16
1 53 32
2 50 37
- 54 21
7 46 28
5 53 24
- 93 32
2 39 17
53 21
50 25
34 16
19 17
,39 24
45 30
36 28
68 55
43 27
61 24
53 13
27 '15
36 23
65 32
2 36 17
1 30 18
3 30 18
4 34
2 49 22
4 28 13
2 49 15
3 24 14
~ 24 9
~ . 50
2329 1291
REEVE
DEPUTY-REEVE
DRS
OF
ZON
SUMMARy OF TOWNSHIp OF STAMFORD
ELECTION RESULTS - DECEMBER 7th 1959
Edward E. Mitchelson
Robert F. Keighan
Gordon E. Mowers
John N. Allan
Arthur G. Bridge
Simeon Corfield
Ruth Grieves
Robert C. Hunt
Frederick Jeavons
A1MacBain
Ozzie Mallette
Murdock Nixon Ross
John S. Hetherington
2793
1414
1955
1832
1292
1134
735
651
1778
506
1225
C. John Monroe
Donald O. Zimmerman
Elected by Acclamation
for 1 Year.
Elected for 1 Year.
Elected for 1 Year.
Elected for 1 Year.
Elected for 1 Year.
Elected by Acclamation
for 2 Years.
Elected by Acclamation
for $ Years.
Elected by Acclamation
for 2 Years.
Richard Jo Jones
SSION
~tal Number of Eligible Electors on Voters' List .......... 14,501
e of Eligible Electors who voted at 1959 Election--29.880%
of Eligible Electors who voted at 1958 Election--41.302%
of Eligible Electors who voted at 1957 Election--35.188%
Elected by Acclamation
for 2 Years.
93.
P~esent
Minute___~s 1.
Finance 2.
General 3.
Roads 4.
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on December 14th, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
Taxi C~ers
E. E, Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held
November 28th, 1959 be adopted as printed."
Victual_ling
Carried.
Allan
Bates
"THAT We do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
Salvage Yard
Keighan
Allan
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
December 4th, 1959, as presented, be accepts6
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $189,136.11."
Carried.
Hawker &
Eedlar
Keighan
Allan
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
December 4th,1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $28,238.80."
Carried.
Kleincap
Agreement
Relief 5.
Finance. 6.
Public GaraRe , 7.
Victuallin~ 8o
Keighan
Allan
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
December 4th,1959 as presented,be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
x $602.79."
Carried..
.Keighan
Bates
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Allan
Bates
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Public Garage
License from Delaney's Tire & Service Centre
Ltd., 332 Drummond Rd.be approved and licsnf
granted."
Carried.
Amendment to
~01icv
Allan
Keighan
"THAT the application for a Victualling
from Steve Olah,246 Portage Road North be
approved and license granted."
Carried.
Stamford Minor
bckey Assoc.
MacBain
Bates
'.'THAT the application for a Hawker & pedlar
License from Stanley Bigger,2713 Jill Drive
be not granted."
Carx~d.
10. Keighan
Bates "THAT the applications for Taxi-cab Owners
Licenses from the following be approved and
licenses granted,:
Howard Kelly, Montrose Road,
James G. Ross, 2121 Harvey St."
Carried.
11. MacBsin
Keighan "THAT the application for a Victualling License.
from Nick Kottick,2384 Portage Road be refuse"
as recommended by the Health Inspector."
Carried.
12 Keighan
MacBain "T~T the application for a S~lvage Yard
'License from William H~ter,159~4 Kiste~ Road
be approved subject to the usual conditions
pertaining to salvage yards ."
Carried.
13. Allan
Bates "T~T the application for a Hawker & Pedlar
License from Don W.Johnson~4522 Beaverdams
- 'Road be granted."
Carried.
Mr. Allan Goodman, Solicitor for the Kleincap Constmction
Limited, addressed Council in respect to the provisions of an
Agreement dated July 6th, 1959 which had been entered into with
his client relative to the registration of Plan 226. He stated
that his client was perfectly willing to pay all the service
costs in advance for each 50 lot section of the plan to be ~.~
developed, but he objected to the provision in the agreement
and in the Declaration of Policy which provided that owners of
large subdivisions must pay cash to have all sewer and water
mains constructed throughout large subdivisions before a buildi~
permit could be secured. In the ensuing discussion which took ~
place, members of Council expressed the opinion that it was
necessary to have sewer and water mains installed in the
particular 50 lot section being developed and as a consequences
the following resolution was passed:
14. Allan
MacBain "T~T the Solicitor be requested to prepare
an amendment to the Declaration of Policy to
provide that Sewer and Water mains be paid
with the other services on a 50 lot basis and
that the provision that sewer and water mains
be paid in full for the entire subdivision be ~
deleted and. further, that the agreement
dated July 6th, 1959 with the Kleincap
Construction Ltd. be amended accordingly."
Carried.
A communication from the Stamford Minor Hockey Association was
received wherein it was advised that tile Association had lost
'the Lor~n~u Contracting Co. as sponsor of juvenile ftockey in
Stamford Township as the result of a statement which appeared /~4~{1.,'++',, ~{~ t.~ · . -
in the Niagara Falls Evening Review on November 24th. The
and was ~eant to infer tha~ it applied ~o a senior hockey team ;~='P~ ~'~//~C=' " '
By-law 2437
Jas.ClimenhaKe
A.Carlesso
Tenders
Livingston-
GoldfinE Ltd.
with a percentage arrangement in effect with the Arena Board,
Reeve Mitchelson and Councillor Bates, a member of the Arena
Board, both stressed that the remark printed in the Press was
not meant to include any Minor Hockey Team, and referred to a
team with a percentage arrangement with the Arena Board. Both
members of Council stressed that they regretted any inconveniem
the report might have aaused the Minor Hockey Association or
the Lorenzo Contracting Company. They both stressed the fact
that the Township was very proud of the fact that the Stamford
Juvenile Teams sponsored by the Lorenzo Contracting Company
won the All Ontario Championship, and that the R.C.Young Ban~ms
and the Optimist Midgets were all Ontario finalists. The Clerk
was instructed to express the Council's thinking in this matter
to the Minor Hockey Association and to the Lorenzo Contracting
Company.
Mr. Leo Dumais, Mr. Csrl Thiel and Mr. Heward Pew all attended
the meeting in respect to By-law 2437, being a by-law to stop
up Adams Avenue and Argyle Avenue, both as shown upon Reg.Plan
79. The Clerk advised that the estimated out-of-pocket
expenses of the Township had been estimated at between $160.00
to $180.00 which would mean that half the streets being closed
up could be sold to the adjacent owners at between $40.00 and
$50.00 if approved by Council. It was determined that in most
cases where street allowances had been closed up, that they were
offered to the adjacent owners at a price which took care of
the out-of-pocket expenses incurred. As the result of this
information, members of Council expressed themselves as being
in favour of selling 50% of the street allowances being closed
up, to the adjacent owners of property at a cost which would
compensate for the Township's out-of-pocket expenses. This
principle was accepted as satisfactory by the three adjacent
owners named heretofore.
Mr. James Climenhage addressed the Council in respect to the
proposed extension of his Cherrywood Acres Subdivision on which
the Department of Planning & Development had now set up
conditions applying to the final approval of the Plan. One of
the conditions set out that 5% of the .land was to be dedicated
for public purposes. Mr.Climenhage offered to dedicate suffici~
land in a wooded area lying between the North-west section
of his plan and Dorchester Road and requested members of Council
to inspect the'land he was prepared to offer. The Council agree
to the suggestion and the Reeve and Councillor MaeBain will arr~
to visit the property in company with Mr.Glimenhage in the near
future.
information
Mr. A.Carlesso artended the meeting and requested
respect to service charges for his proposed plan within Keg.
1791. He was advised that the question of services for his
would be discussed at a second
scheduled for this week.
Five tenders for a sewer rodder
resolution was passed accepting
15. MacBain
Keighan
meeting of Council which would
were received and the followin
the low tender submitted:
"THAT we accept the tender of Livingston-
Goldring Ltd. for an O'Brien Sewerking at the
price of $3,312.00~ this being the lowest
tender."
Carried.
Mr.Keenan 16. MacBsin
Keighan
Signal 17. Bates
Protection Allan
Kerrio's Weldingl8, Allan
& Machinih~ Ltd. MacBain
T0~ of 19. Keighan
Tilbury MacBain
1960 Council 20. MacBain
Bates
Ronald Paige 21. Keighan
Allan
Week of 22. Keighan
Pra..~ve~r MacBain
~nter Works 23.
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT we accept $45.00 in settlement of
Township's claim against Mr. Keenan and that
our solicitor be so informed."
Carried.
"THAT the plan of signal protection {ns submitted
by the C.N.R. be approved and the Reeve ,gnd
Clerk be authorized to e~ecute the same."
Carried.
"THAT the Corporation psy over to KerrY o's
Weldiug & l~[achining Ltd. 90% of tile purchase
price of Lot 25~ Plan 160, when the sa'fd lot
was purchased from the To~<~sh[p x~on the'
reconveyance to the Corporation 'of the said lo~'
Carried,
"T[[~T Coun~ ~1 support the reso].ution of
Town of Tilbury re: construction grants for
Arena and Community Centres~ ~,s outlined in
their letter of Nov. 27th, 1959/' .7
Carried,
"T~T we recommend to the 1960 Council that
they considex the placing of'a 'cinder or gravel
path from Corwin Crescent through the Hydru
right-of-way when Carlton Avenue is extended."
Carried.
"THAT Council support the suggestions set forth
in the letter of Ronald Paige, Vice-President
of the ~nalgamated Association of Street,
Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees of
America and that the Clerk be authorized to
forward the necessary communication to Mr.S.F.
Dingle, Vice-President of Operations, of tire ·
Canadian National Railways,"
Carried.
"THAT Council enter into a joint proclamation
with the City of Niagara Falls to declare
January 4th to January 9th, 1960 as week of
prayer."'
Carried.
"THAT Council support the recommendation fro,,
the Winte. r. Employment Campaign Committee and ~.
that the Clerk be authorized to wrfte th'e }~]~.['[~,.' ]~1 ~ ~'
necessary communication~ to ~he proper 8ources.z~l~, ,'..~ ~ (' -.
Advisory 24. Allan
Committee Bates
Building 25. Allan
permits Bates
Frank George 26. Bates
Allan
Christmas 27. Allan
Allowances Bates
Boxing Day 28. MacBain
Keighan
Mr.B.R.Prior
Items Tabled
Gr.Niag.Fish &
Game Protective
~8SOC.
Andrews Pit
Dogs
Sick Leave
"THAT this Council with the City of Niagara
Falls and the Village of Chippawa issue a
proclamation in support of the work the
Advisory Committee is doing."
Carried.
By-law 2437
By-law 2418
"THAT we accept the report of the Building
Inspector on Building permits issued for the
month of November in the amount of $725,200.00,
Carried.
"THAT the recommendation of the Niagara Falls &
Suburban Area planning Board with respect to
the request of Frank George to re-zone part
Twp. Lot 170 be approved."
Carried.
"THAT Christmas allowances for relief families
be paid at a rate of $5.00 per person with a
maximum of $30.00 per family."
Carried.
By-law 2454
By-law 2457
"THAT we declare Saturday, Dec. 26th, 1959 as
Boxing Day."
Carried.
A letter from Mr.B.R.Prior, the Chief Assessor, dated December
4th advised that he calculated the assessment for residential
buildings which could be completed on 879 building lots at
approximately $5,000.000. This letter.was ordered tabled and
can be used at the time the five year capital budget is
By-law 2456
Adjourn
The following items on the A~enda were ordered tabled:-
1. Letter from the Greater Niagara Fish and Game protective
Association requesting a meeting with Council. The Associati0~
will be advised that Council will meet wit. h 'repr. esentatives of
their Group on Monday, December 21st.
2. Letter from the Manager of the City of Niagara Falls
regarding the filling of the Andrews gravel pit on the East
side of Portage Road between Churches Lane and Mountain Koad
by the land-fill method. The matter was referred to the
and. the Medical Officer of Health for a. report.
3. Letter from the Stamford Union Separate School Board tom'
plaining about dogs running loose throughout the Township.
Council decided to take the matter under advisement and will
invite con~eents from the Home & School Associations of the
Township as well as the local Humane Society.
4. By-law NO.2455 being a by-law to establish (1) a plan of
sick leave credits and (2) a plan of sick l~av~ c~edit gratut~l
for the employees.of the Township was tabled.
Dec.14 1959
29. Keighan
Allan
30. Allan
Xeighan
31. Keighan
Allan
32° Bates
Allan
33. MacBaSh
Keighan
34. Allan
Bates
Hour 10:30 P.M.
A Special Meeting of Council was held on December 18th,
at 7:30 p.m.
"BY-LAW No, 2437,1959. A By-law to stop up
Adsms Avenue and Argyle Avenue, both as shown
upon Registered Plan 79 ." Read a third time
and passed.
"BY-~W No 2418,1959, A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated the 3rd
day of July, 1959, between the Corporation of
the City of St.CaCharines,The Corporation of
the Township of Grantham, the Corporation of
the Town of Merritton, The Corporation of the
Town of Port Dalhousie, The Corporation of the
To~ of Niagara, The Corporation of the To~
of Thorold, The Corporation of the Township of
Niagara, The Corporation of the Township of
Thorold,The Corporation of the City of' Niagara
Falls, the Corporation of the Tox~mship o~ Louth
and the Corporation of the Township of Stamford".
Read a third time and passed,
"BY-~W No.2454,1959. A By-law to authorize
an extension to the sewerage system in Stamford
Sewer Area at an estimated cost of~$25,789.71.''
Read a third time-and passed.
"BY-~W No. 2457, 1959. A By-law to authorize
the construction of certain works as local
improvements under the provisions of The Local
"BY-~W No,2456,1959. A By-law ~o amend Byxlaw
1592 (1952) as amended." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
"T~T we do now adjou~ to meet on Friday at
Meeting Adjourned.
R. F. Keighan Deputy-Reeve
J. N. Allan Councillor ,
Council received the following letters from Miss J.V LaMarsh, :~ l!' !: ,,:.,~i:': ,' ~; ~.'
Township Solicitor, advising in respect to the follo;ing matter8: ;{!!~l'~'i:~','',' ' ,-! ~:~.=:' ._
;!;; .. .:
,, ,:- .....
. __','. , . . . .... . ..: .
Airport
Commission
[i Mr.I.Andrews
J.V.LaMareh
V.O .N .
Used Car Lot
Industrial
Committee
Street lights
1. Her attendance before the Ontario Municipal Board at St.
Catharines on December 10th in respect to the approval of the
formation of the Niagara District Airport Commission without
the assent of the electorate. The letter stated that counsel
aCtended on behalf of all participating municipalities and no
one appeared in opposition. The members of the Board who
aCtended the Hearing indicated that the application from the
several municipalities would be approved and the formal order
would be forwarded in due course.
2. The Solicitor advised that as the result of action taken
against Mr.Irwin Andrews for operating a gravel pit in contra-
vention of By-law 2432, that Magistrate HoWitt~ had assessed
a fine of $50.00 and costs of $35.50 at a Court held December
9th. The same letter advised that Mrs. Alice Coughlin had
'been fined $10.00 and costs totalling $39.50 by Magistrate
Howittr at the same Court held December 9th, for failing to
clean up her premises described as 1594 and 1764 Welland Line
Road.
1.. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the account of LaMarsh & LaMarsh in the
amount of $50.00 re: airport application to
theO.M.B. be approved."
Carried.
A letter was received from the Greater Niagara V.O.N. that
they had vacated the premises owned by the Township described
as 1816 Ferry Street as of December 15th.
As the result of a report received from the Solicitor relative
to conditions existing at a used car lot located at 445 Portage
Road, the following resolution was passed:
2. Bates
Allan
"THAT By-law 2172 be amended to provide for
separate licensing of Used Car Lots, as
opposed to Repair Garages."
Carried.
3. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the balance of our grant to the Industria!
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce in the
amount of $535.00 be paid,."
,,, Carried.
As the result of correspondence between the Stamford P.U.C.
and the Township Clerk, the following resolution was passed
in respect to street lights for the'V.L.A. Subdivision register~
as Plan 223:
4. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we pay over to the Stamford Public
Utilities Commission with regard to Registered
Plan Number 223 an amount sufficient to pay
for 25 street lights and request that the same
be purchased and that the balance on hand for
seventeen lights be invested by the Township
Until required."
Carried.
Town & Country
Estates
H.E.P.C. of
Ontario
Haulage Rd.
Park Area
Sewage site
Twptof Scar-
borough vs.
_Bondi
0.M.B .
LJasebuy Ltd.
Council received a copy of a letter signed by the Niagara Falls
& Suburban Area Planning Board to the Secretary of the Ontario
Municipal Board relative to part 2 of the Town & Country Estates
Subdivision, and the pending hearing of this plan before the
Ontario Municipal Board. The letter advised that a resolution
· had been passed by the local Board to the effect that the
Ontario Municipal Board be notifie<t that although this plan was
recommended for approval by the members of their Board and
forwarded to the Minister of Planning & Development on March
29th, 1957, it is of the opinion that because of market trends,
industrial-residential assessment, etc. in Stamford, the develoFl.~!
ment of the entire area at this time must be considered
premature. Council ordered that the letter be tabled.
A letter dated December llth, 1959 from the Hydro-Electric
Power Commission of Ontario was received in connection with
the items enumerated hereunder and resulting from an informal
conference held by representatives of the Township withi-Mr. O.
Porter and Mr. R.E.Morden of the Hydro on Novembe~ 25th: '
1. Hydro Haulage Road - Part Twp. L~s 56, 57, 59. The letter
advised that the Township could purchase this road allowance at
a rate of approximately $1,083.88 which represents the costs
paid for the property by the Commission. In addition to this
cost for the land, Council was asked to give consideration for
making a partial payment for the construction of the road.
Another stipulation if Council decide to purchase the property,
would be that we pay the cost of any survey to make a legal
transfer.
2. Park Area. The letter advised that certain lands within
Township Lot 56 had been declared surplus property and could be
purchased at a rate of approximately $2582.00 per acre. The i!'. , ~-.:....!
possibility of leasing the right-of-way where transmission lines ~.. .
are located is being studied and when a conclusion is arrived }'~'~
3. Sewage Site. The possibility of the Township acquiring
approximately 20 acres on the East side of Stanley Avenue for
a sewage site was being considered and when a decision is made
we will be advised.
Miss LaMarsh submitted a lengthy letter dated November 26th
in respect to certain restricted area by-laws of the Township
which have been effected by the Township of Scarborough vs.
Bondi case, which was decided by the Supreme Court of Canada
earlier in the year. As a result of the letter and
recommendations made therein, the following resolution was
passed:
5. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the recommendation of the Solicitor to
repeal By-law 914 and all amendments thereto,
be ap~roved.'~
Carried.
The Clerk advised that the Ontario Municipal Board has
appointed Tuesday, 3anuary 26th, 1960 at the hour of 9:30 a,m.
for the hearing of By-law 2445, 2446 and 2447.
I,:I
Council further considered a letter from the Department of
~lan~lu~ & Development dated November iSth relative to a proposed~
resubdivision of Reg.Plan 188 and certain other lands.
of the fact Chat the Township has received a letter dated
November 25th,1959 from Leasebuy Limited to proceed with the
...... development of Plan 188 only, the Clerk was instructed to
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and water in the Carlesso subdivision of
Parts of Lots 59 and 60 be referred to the
1960 Council to be paid as a local improve-
ment which would result in the subdivider
paying 50% of the cost and the balance paid
by the property owners on the opposite side of
the street, Mr.Carlesso could if he so desires,
pay the total cost at this time which would
allow him to proceed with the subdivision
forthwith or if the Municipal Board turned
down the application for local improvements,
the subdivider could pay the full cost and
proceed with the registration of his plan."
Relief
Carried. [inance
aates
Allan
By-law 2458 8. Allan
Bates
,Adjourn_ 9. MacBain
Allan
"BY-LAW No.2458,1959. A By-law to designate
areas of subdivision control within the terms
of Section 24 of the Planning Act, 1955, as
amended." Read a first and second time.
"THAT we now adjourn to meet again on Monday,
December 21st, 1959 at 7:30 p.m."
Carried.
Army, Navy &
Airforce Vets.
Dec.18,1959
· i ~ Reeve
Meeting Adjourned..
Hour 11: 00 p .m.
.Fish
Game Pro-
ecttve Assoc.
Present
Minutes
A Regular Meeting of Council was held on December 21st, 1959
at 7:30 p.m.
1. Allan
Bates
E. E. Mitehelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor.
"THAT the minutes of the meeting held December
14th, 1959'be adopted as printed."
_Vlc tua 1 lln~
bwltnR Alley
Carried.
3. Keighan
Allan
"THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance
Committee and pass accounts."
Carried.
"THAT the statement of General Accounts dated
December 18th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $258,236.27."
Carried.
4. Keighan
MacBain
5. Keighan
Bates
"THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated
December 18th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\ $18,166.19." .'
Carried.
"THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated
December 18th, 1959 as presented, be accepted
and the accounts be paid amounting to
\$11,183.72."
Carried.
6. Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the Committee on Finance do now arise
and resume the business of Council."
Carried.
Representatives of the Army, Navy &Air Force Veterans in
Canada, Unit 339, addressed the Council and presented a
picture of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness, Prince
Philip, to the Township for hanging in the Council Chamber.
Reeve Mitchelson expressed the thanks of the Council and the
citizens of the Township for the fine picture of the Royal
couple. He indicated that the picture would be hung in the
Township Hall.
Mr. Rod Hudson and Captain Keech of the Greater Niagara Fish &
Game Protective Association artended the meeting and Mr. Hudson
presented a resume of the pheasant propogation work their
Association is doing in this district. He also submitted a
statement of the 1959 receipts and disbursements of the
Organization and requested Council's support f~r the year 1960.
The Reeve thanked the representatives of the Association for
the information supplied and asBured them that the Council
Would co-operate with their group in 1960.
7. Ketghan
Allan
8. Bates
MacBain
"THAT the application for a Victualling License
from Syd Levy, Thorold Stone Road, be approved
and license granted."
Carried.
"THAT the application for a Bowling Alley
-i; '3
License from Ray Beckerr, Town & Country Plaza
Fortage Road N. be approved and license granted':i
Carried.
Victualling 9. · Allan ication for a Victua ing ] Myer Delduca
License from Ray Beckett, Town & doundry
Plaza Portage Road N. be approve an
liCenSe grante ."
Works programme, as outlined in the Engineer's
report, and the Engineer be instructed to ~
Storm Sewer 11. Bates
MacBain
· Leslie Weisz
J.D.Ladouceur
Committee
y.M.C.A.Week
C.N.R.
proceed to get the necessary permission/'
Carried.
"THAT Council approve the carrying out of the
abbreviated storm sewer system being
recommendation No. 4 in our Engineer's report
dated November 6th pertaining to the BrookfieM
Avenue problem subject to the Engineering
Dept. being able to persuade the owners in
the area to disconnect their water leaders
that lead into the sewers in the area concems
If the Engineering Dept. is unsuccessful,
recommendation No. 3 already approved will be
proceeded.with."
Carried.
Council received a letter from Mr. Leslie We~sz of 2911 Barker
St. requesting that garbage be picked up twice a week at
apartment houses owned by him at 2167 and 2181 Dorchester Road,
Council decided to take the request under advisement and the
matter will be referred to th~ 1960 Council.
12. Keighan
MacBain "THAT the resignation of Mr.John D.Ladouceur
from the Assessing Dept. be accepted with
regrets." Carried.
The Reeve appointed a Committee of the Deput -Reeve Chief
~s~E~ag~ge~kl~e~i~s[~fs~d~°~R~dme~t~[~ ~e~a~
13. Bates "THAT the week of Jan.17th to ~4th,1960 be
· Allan proclaimed as "y.M.C.A.'Week" and a Joint
~'. proclamation be advertised with the City
Niagara Falls."
Garried.
By-law 2460
By-law 2455
Christmas
[0n~8es
tam~ord Legion
~drews
~Javel Pit
14. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Board of Transport Commissioners and
the C.N.R. be informed by letter that it is
our intention to widen D~mmond Road at the
C.N.R. Crossing to 36 feet and that they bot~
be supplied with the necessary plans and that
beth parties be informed also that we are
prepared to pay 12~% of the installation cost
of the proposed protection at the said crossf
and 50% of future maintenance costs."
Carried.
15. Keighan
MacBain
16. Allan
Keighan
17. MacBain
Bates
18. Allan
Keighan
19. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT the Council accept the refund of 90% of
the purchase price of Lots 39 and 40, Plan
160 from Myer Delduca in accordance with a
condition set down in the deed dated March
2nd, 1959."
Carried.
"BY-LAW No.2459,1959. A By-law to establish a
reserve fund for the purpose of a payment for
the purchase of a building site for the
Stamford Public Library Board." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No.2460,1959. A By-law to authorize
the execution of an Agreement dated th~ 1st
day of December, 1959, between K~eincap
Construction ~imited and the Corporation of
the Township of Stamford." Read a first,
second and third time and passed.
"BY-LAW No.2455,1959. A By-law to establish
(1) a plan of sick leave credits and (2) a
plan of sick leave credit gratuities for
employees of the Township of Stamford." Raad
a first, second and third time and passed.
"THAT statutory employees be paid $50.00 and
Department Heads $50.00 and that female and
male office staff be paid $25.00 and part time
· office staff $15.00 as a Christmas bonus and
that in future, Christmas bonuses be considered,
for statutory and managerial employees ~ho do
not receive overtime, only."
r
Carried. ,
The Reeve and members of Council, along with their wives,
received an invitation from the Executive and members of the
Stamford Legion, Branch 479, to attend the Legion's
installation of Officers Ceremony, scheduled to be held at the
Club House on January 6th at 8 p.m. The invitation was
accepted and as many members of Council as possible will attend.
As the result of a letter from Mr. W.S. Orr, City Manager of
Niagara Falls, the Township Engineer submitted the following
verbal report in respect to the request of the City to use the
Andrews gravel pit for a garbage disposal area by the land-fill
method:
1. The City Manager had advised that they could not guarantee
that the City would fill in the entire water hole but hoped to
be able to have the most of it filled before the hot weather
commences in June. He also stated that if they started
operations at the pit, some arrangements would be worked out to
minimize the amount of floating materials on the water and the
.first effort would be to fill the area now under water.
2. The City would appreciate if arrangements could be made
for the use of the Hydro right-of-way from Stanley Avenue over
to Highway No. 8. This route could be used for the north end
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After receiving the report of the Engineer, Council discussed
the matter, and the Engineer was requested to review the
matter further with the City Manager and determine if an
arrangement can be worked out similar to the agreement which
was entered into in respect to the gravel pit on Val~y Way.
The Engineer submitted a report in respect to the roof of the
Arena. The report recomminded that a close inspection of the
rood be made by a reputable roofing firm and recommended that
D.Walker to.Ltd. of Welland could be engaged for this work.
Council directed that before any action is taken that the
guarantee bond submitted at the time the Arena was constructed
should be examined to determine if there was any liability
on the part of the Contractor.
Council discussed arrangements for the Inaugural meeting which
will be held Monday, January 4th, at 11:00 a.m. and determined
that the meeting would be held at the Stamford Police Adminis-
tration Building. Arrangements will be made accordingly.
20. MacBain
Keighan
"THAT we now adjourn to meet again on Monday,
December 28th, 1959."
~ Carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hour 9:30 p.m.
Council Meeting held December 28th, 1957 at 7:30 p.m.
E. E. Mitchelson
R. F. Keighan
J. N. Allan
G. H. Bates
A. A. MacBain
Reeve
Deputy-Reeve
., Councillor
Councillor
' Councillor
1. Allan
Keighan
"THAT the minutes of the meetings held
December 18th and 21st, 1959 be adopted
as printed."
Carried.
Mr= Finn B~nt~an of 1606 Welland Line Road and Mr. W. pepper
of 1582 Kister Road artended the meeting and presented a
petition protesting the establishment of an auto wrecking
yard at 1594 Welland Line Road as proposed by Wm. Hunter.
Ladouceur
requests
The Reeve advised that the Committee appointed to consider
certain questions raised by Mr. Ladouceur in his letter of
resignation had met, and in view of the provisions of By-law
2455 recently passed by Council that it was impossible ~o give
Mr. Ladouceur any allowance for accumulated sick leavej He
mentioned that the Corporation contribution to MrJ Ladouceur's
pension was vested in the employee and would-be available for
pension purposes when normal retirement of 65 is reached. As
the result of the report, the following resolution was passed:
No Action 2.
C_ommittee
Keighan
MacBain
"THAT the Clerk be authorized to notify Mr.
Ladouceur that Council in abiding by a
by-law re: accumulated sick leave days,
cannot take any action on the suggestion
that some consideration be given to him in
this matter financially, and that a copy
of the by-law be sent to Mr. Ladouceur along
with the notification."
Carried.
The Assessment Conmittee recommended that applications be
requested from suitable young men for work in the Assessment
Office. If the applicant selected makes sufficient progress
Bus
Leasebuy
Development
he will eventually be appointed Junior Assessor.
3. Allan
Bates
"THAT the report of the special committee re:
the hiring of a Junior Assessor, be accepted
and they be instructed to advertise for
same at a startir~ salary of $2,500. per
year."
Carried.
Council received a letter dated December 22nd from Mr. F. S.
Dingle, Vice-President of the C.N.R., wherein he advised that
the Bus Company had only experienced five breakdowns, involv-
ing the older equipment, in the Niagara Falls district, in
the past three months.
Further consideration was given a letter dated November 25th,
1959, from Leasebuy Ltd. of Toronto relative to proceeding
with development in Reg. Plan 188. As the result of this
consideration, the Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of
By-law 2458 recently passed, which designated areas of sub-
division control within the terms of Section 24 of the Planning
Act.
By-law
2458.
Legal
Action
By-law
2461.
By-law
2462.
Apprecia-
tion.
Adjourn
4. Bates
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2458, 1959. A By-law to desig-
nate areas of subdivision control within
the terms of Section 24 of The Planning Act,
1955, as amended." Read a third time and
passed.
Deputy-Reeve Keighan submitted a written statement which ques-
tioned the legality of an action being taken by the River
Realty Development Ltd. through the legal firm of Martin,
Calvert, Bates & Sheppard, relative to an application to regi-
ster the second part of the Tow~n & Country Estates land. The
legality of the action which will be heard by the Ontario
Municipal Board was questioned on the basis that a partner of
the legal firm employed to represent the land developer was
also a member of the 1959 Council. The question submitted by
the Deputy-Reeve was in respect to Section 56 of the Municipal
Act dealing with disqualification of members of Council.
5. Keighan
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2461, 1959. A By-law to amend By-la~
Number 2455, 1959." Read a first, second
and third time and passed.
6. Bates
Allan
"BY-LAW No. 2462, 1959. A By-law to repeal
By-law 914 (1944) and amendments thereto."
Read a first, second and third time and
passed.
The Reeve, Deputy-Reeve, members of Council and Department Heads
expressed appreciation for the considerations shown during the
past year, and tribute was paid to Councillor Bates for the
service he had rendered to the Township. Mr. Bates is retiring
from Council this year.
7. Bates
MacBain
"THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,
January 4th at ll:00.a.m. 1960 at 'the Stamford
Police Administration Bldg. for the Inaugural
Meeting."
Carried.-
Meeting Adjourned
Hour P.M.
1960