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Minutes1961(A)1961 The Inaugural Meeting of the Stamford Township Council was held in the Court Room of the Stamford Police Administration Building on Tuesday, January 3rd, 1961 at 8:00 p.m. Declaration of Office 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. Gavel of Office. The Gavel of Office was then presented to the Reeve who announ- ced that the 1961 Council was now officially constituted. Prayer of Invocation Rev. R. J. Blackwell, Minister of the Church of St. John The Evangelist, gave the Prayer of Invocation for the 1961 Council. Reeve E.E. Mitchelsonws Inaugural Address Reeve Mitchelson then gave his Inaugural Address: The Members of the 1961 Council of the Township of Stamford. Reverend Sir, Fellow Council Members, Officials, Staff, Ladies and Gentlemen: Reeve E.E. Mitchelson's Address Cont'd My first, and very pleasant action as your Reeve for 1961, is to give a sincere welcome to you who are attending Stamford's first evening Inaugural. Let me say, with no uncertainty, that you are performing a very essential function in our democratic system by being present tonight. Effective operation of a democ- racy requires two components: (1) a sincere governing group and (2) an interested and informed publlc. To a very large extent, the actions of all democratic governments at every level are the reflection of public opinion, and so it should be. If public opinion is such a vital factor in our democracy, it follows that this public opinlonmust be soundly based. The electors must keep themselves fully informed, they must be willing to support legislation for the good of society, even though it may prevent some people from doing as they choose and they must consider themselves as part of the government-whether it be the GevezTdnent of the Dominion of Canada or of the Township of Stamford. You are showing your sense of responsibility and interest by being pres- ont this evening and my sincere congratu!ations go to you. We who have been elected as leaders of our'community have an even greater responsibility in a democracy. We must, first of a11, pursue a course which an informed public opinion wishes great democratic system. With democracy on trial as it never has been in the history of modern times, we must make it work in our little sphere. No other political system every devised puts the responsibilities of government so squarely on the shoulders of the average person as does that of democracy. us to pursue, but this is only half of our Job. From our pre- ferred position of being on the inside, where we can view all questions from every angle, and where we know the legal limits and possibilities, there is an obligation upon us to give true leadership and help mould public opinion. It is not good-enough to sit back and watch which way the crowd is going then Jump up,~ elbow our way to the front and shout "Follow me". 'Rather, we must weight all the facts at our disposal, make our decisions based upon these facts, and enact impartial legislation, which we know is for the good of the community. While doing this~ it is also our duty to keep the public fully advised of the nature of our problems and the reasons for the solutious.that we pro- pose. If we do not do so we shall surely fail. We may sometimes £eel, as m~mbers of Council or as Citizens of Stamford Township, that our opinions end decisions are in- consequential. Bu~ let us not forget that we are part of the L I would like to pay a tribute to the men who served with me on the 1960 Council. It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with them for the benefit of the people of Stamford Township. As you would expect, there were wide differences of opinion on some of the problems but I would like to state that when the facts and statistics that had a bearing on each problem had been studied in terms of "the greatest good to the greatest number", the decisions made, were in my opinion, in the best interest of the ratepayers. I would like to state that each member of Council worked diligently in the interests of the ratepayers, in many cases over and beyond the call of duty and in my opinion are entitled to the gratitude of the people whom they served. As a result of Election Day, Monday, December 5th, and the decision of the electorate to enlarge the Council, there will. be three now men in the 1961 Council. Deputy-Reeve Robert Keighan! was defeated at the polls but he can feel that during lg60 he served ably and well and I can assure him that thebenefits of his five year's experience as Councillor and Deputy-Reeve are going to be missed on the 1961 Council. On behalf of the people of Stamford Township and myself, as Reeve, I would like to congratulate all'successful candidates of the 1960 Council who were re-elected and to welcome Councillors Dr. H. R. Potter, Mr. W. G. Scott and Mr. G. A. Sexsmith to the challenging Job to which they have been elected for the first time. I know that they will use'their talents to do the work that they must now do,with honesty, integrity and forthrightness, and as time goes. on they will find the satisfaction that comes The rights of local self-government come from the Province. Provincial legislation tells the civic authori~ies what they may do, or must do, end often specifies in detail how a service is to be organized and carried out. In almost every undertaking, the local authorit~ has some freedom of choice coupled with a M~NICIPALITIES CREATED BY PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION a variety of other services where the immediate control lies with some appointed board, commission, committee or authority. Peri- odically, the elected representatives appoint all or most of the · . ~em~ers of such governing bodies --- some from their own ranks, some from the general public.. 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 of veto, in others, their authority is less. 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 over- see directly, they must accept the ever-riding responsibility for from giving leadership in the co,i~unity in which they live. DUTIES OF AN ELECTED COUNCIL measure of provincial direction. Certain services which muni- Reeve E.E. Mitchelson's Address Cont 'd cipalities provide are, in reality, partnership undertakings carried out in co-operation With the province. To a consid- erable extent, civic services are subsidized through Provincial grants of one type or another. APPRECIATION TO HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND THEIR STAFFS To accomplish the work that was achieved in 1960 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. HuFfins, the Engineer, Conrad Eidt, the Treasurer, R. W. Daws, the Chief Assessor, Ben Prior, the Building Inspec- tor, Arthur Bradley, the Plumbin~ Inspector, W. Pattison, as heads of their respective departments have done yeoman service. The Police Commission and the men on the Force under Chief Constable John Cunningham deserve our thanks for the manner in which they have preserved law and order and the many other kindnesses which men of the law perform. The Public Utilities Commission and their staff who supply the water and electrical services we require are to be com- plimented. (Especially when the weather is at its worst.) Another group of fine-spirited citizens whose services give us all peace of mind is the group of men who serve in Stamford's Fire Departments. Under the direction of the Fire Con~nittee, the men ~f the three Mire 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 o us. fire service deserves the thanks and support of all f We must not for et to thank the many individual citizens who serve on the following: the Arena Board, the Welland & Dis- trict Health Unit, the Library Board, the Housing Authority, thez Peninsula Conservat- the Committee of Adjustment, i r ion Authority, the Plannin~ Boar ~: ~iagara District Air- port Commission, the Courts of Revision, the Niagara Regional Development Association, the Stamford District Board of Education and I am very happy to notice that there are rep- h Boaras and Commissions present with resentatives of all t e us tonight and we thank you for your attendance. The sincere thanks of Council must be expressed to the Niagara Falls Evening Review, Radio Station £. H. V. C. and the Niagara Falls (N~ Y.) Gazette for their contribution in communicating the activities and decisions of Council to the people of Stamford Township. ~11 of the people referred to in th& a preciations Just expressed render the kind of service that ~elps to make Stamford Township a well balanced and desirable conmanity in which to live. The thanks I have Just expressed must fade into satis insi ificance compared to the sense of faction and ac- t ~sbment that each and everyone of them must feel at h:v~ug contributed to making their .c~ity Just.a little bette~ place to live in. ~,eve E. Ee ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Under the able superintendence of the Township Engineer, a road programme amounting to $202,000 for Maintenance, $135,000 for Construction and $22,200 for Supplementary work for a total of $359,200 was efficiently carried out. The following main traffic arteries were extended to a 36' width of pavement: (1) Dorchester Road from Lundy's Lane to McLeod Road, and (2) Caledonia Street from Weaver Avenue to Margaret Street. Dorchester Road which was widened in 1959 was paved with hot mix from Lundy's Lane to the Queen Elizabeth Way and from the Queen Elizabeth Way northerly to Bright's Wines. The following rural roads were improved or reconstructed thus keeping a desirable balance between urgan and rural im- provement in our roads system: Garner Road, Mountain Road, Beechwood Road, Warner Road and the Welland Line Road. roa h~h:br°Z2o u 1.91 miles, the widening of 1.S miles, asphalt paving .83 miles and surface treating of .28.5 miles. , In addition to the above, the Roads Department constructed the roads in twelve (12) registered subdivisions. Other services constructed during 1960 were: 1.0 miles of sewermains, 1.05 miles of watermains, .77 miles of curb-faced sidewalks, 4.93 miles of ordinary sidewalks and .52 miles of curbs, In the Parks Department the regular park maintenance pro- gr~nwne was carried on making these areas available for recre- ation. The John N. Allan and the Gustavus Munro Parks were formally opened to the publiC. Land has been purchased for the Merle F. Ker Park in the Stamford Centre area with funds from subdivisions for Public Purposes at no direct cost to the taxpayer. A start was made to provide long required tennis facilities by the construction of two.(2) courts at the A. G. Bridge Park. During 1960 a mobile telephone system was introduced in the Works Department. New all ,supervisory personnel are in radio contact with the Engineer s Office and the storehouse. This has resulted in a much more efficient use of the super- visory personnel and is ~roven by the fact that the gasoline used in the Road Foreman s truck has been reduced by 50%. The introduction of driver-watchman results in all 40 vehicles being gagged, greased, oil chan~ed and washed be- tween 5 p~m. and 1 a.m. This makes all vehicles and crews available for each 8 hour workin day and makes available an answering and trouble inspection service during these hours. The close co-operation of the Police Force makes these' services available on a Township wide basis. WINTER WORKS PROJECTS As in former years the Federal Government will contribute 50% and the Provincial Government 25% towards the labour costs on approved projects, The remainin 25%, material costs and costs of supervision must be borne ~ the Township. Approval of projects to the estimated costs of $162,800 has already been-,received and other projects have been submitted for approval Reeve E. E. Mftchelson' s Address Cont ' d. Forty men were kept workin to the end of Ma , only 10 were started in October because of ~imitations of 196~ budge~ and 42 men are now workin~ on construction projects that required the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board for Debenturing purposes. The Stamford Township CoUncil feels that the higher levels of government should contribute to (1) the cost of materials, (2) the supervisory costs and (3) make progress payments so that the municipality should not have to pay interest payments from the time the work is completed until late in the fall as in the past. These requests along with statistical information were forwarded to Ntss Judy La~rsh,~P and were presented to the Government on th~ floor of the House of Connnons. TOHNSHIP GROkTTH During 1960 the population increased by 700 bringing the total to slightly in excess of 30,000. During the same per- iod building permits having a value of $4,146,632 were issued, the larger.portion of which was residential develop- ment. This amount represents a decrease of about $2,000,000 over the average of the last five years and re-emphasizes the need to make a sincere effort to reverse the trend from residential to industr~al and commercial development. The .buildin~ programme has resulted in an increase in assessment of a prox!mately $1,250,000 to a 1960 total of roughly $53,200,000. · MoSt af the industrial development in Stamford results from the expansion of established industries. The Council is pleased with this expression of faith in the economy of the area by these firms but feels that continued effort must be sustained and accelerated by those responsible for assisting new industries to 19care here. . During 1960 although two new public schools and local improvements were financed, our caplea1 debt remained sub- stantially the same, largely attributable to principal debt retirement. Nevertheless, our debenture debt remains at a sizeable figure, actually $9,331,000, aRd will require the closest scrutiny of the 1961 Council and other elected bodies. PLYLIt TRANSPORTATION During the year, the Township of Stamford and the City of ~lagara Falls Jointly took action to establish the Greater agara Transit Commission by means of a private bill in the Ontario Legislature. The personnel of the Co~Lssion have done an excellent Job since October 15th when they took over from the N. S. & T. and deserve the thanks of the people Of the municipalities for a Jo~ well doBe? " Cont ' d. i ;} i will commence usin~ this service more fully, so that a weekly loss in excess of 300. can be converted into a profit, or at least break even. CLOSING OF ACCESS ROADS TO Q. E. W. The Ontario Highways Department applied for a hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board with respect to the closin~ of the accesses onto the Q. E.W. The 1960 Council and residents in the areas affected were not completely satisfied with the ' proposals of the Department of Highways. The sound objections presented prompted the O. M. B. to hold two hearings on this matter. Despite the fact that certain re uests had the support of Stamford, it was impossible to get co~itments from the Department of Highways with respect to a complete interchange at Mountain Road; future fly-overs between (1) Thorold Road and Lundy's Lane, (2) Lundy's Lane and McLeod Road and (3) at the. Creek Road. An indication by the Department that studies and surveys would be made at the time these structures would be needed was 'not satisfactory to the 1960 Council. ~en we recall that the Council presented its case to the Department at its official level four times, the ministerial level once, and before the O. M. B. twice without achieving the desired success, we must realize that the Council that is in office when the actual closing is started and construction about to commence must insist that these studies and surveys be made and then strive to see that Stamford gets Justice in these mutters. SUB-DIVISION POLICY The 1959 amendments to the DecOration of Policy which creased the standards generally, re uired prepayment for all services and insisted on a policy o} infilling, have proven to be sound. The general condition of the economy of the nation has slowed residential and industrial development generally. However, 163 residential units were completed in Stamford during the year. A very close check must be kept on lots that are not built on in the serviced areas, so that the policy will not retard the construction that the economy requires consistent with sound land use and planning principles. Our serviced industrial areas are increasin~. This is a part of the effort that must be made to attract new necessary' industrial assessment to Stamford. MODERN NECBANIZED ACCOUNTING EQUIPMENT In November, the buses carried 108,184 assengers. This i~ ' In 1960 modern mechanized accounting equipment was installed was an increase of 9,31~ or 9.~% from the 9g,870 carried for the efficiency of the staff, made more adequate use of the limited month of October. During the first half o~ December 59 170 i in the offices of the Cot~9oration. This has increased the assengers were carried. This was an increase. of 12,61~ or space available, reduced the amount of part time help required these increases durin~ the first two months of o eration time. ' i:;;(:~ It should be pointed out however, that as a result of (1) The creation of a "new city" is the major problem for the ! :<. requests from the Board of Directors of the Greater Niagara 1961 Council. The progress that has been made to date results :":.' and a roup speakin~ on behalf of the residents of the ford, the tit of Nia era Falls and the Villa · of aippawa by a ;.~':'; Eventide Home, a cross town route servicin~ these institut- firm o~ Consultants C~o were very carefully c~osen, the pre- ' : tt : o%i llro.ho' ,..,iom of. f.rth.r .port by t,.,.r,.r ..itt...fret co.- ."...']~ is the sincere hope of the Cen~isSioners that the public sultacion with all the Boards, Commissions, Co~mitCees and ;~ .. Authorities concerned. 'Reeve M~tchelson Address Conte d It is evident from all this that no step has been taken lightly, that all considerations have been based on fact, that the history of the past has been carefully assessed and that the welfare and prosperity of the Greater Niagara Area for the foreseeable future has been weighed with gravity. The Councils of 1960 and Councillors and Alderman elect for 1961 unanimodsly supported the resolution to pre- pare a Joint application to the O. M. B. for the establish- ment of a "new ci~,y" .bas. ed on the recommendations and the report. The enlarged area visualizes a broader and better. balanced assessment base, economies resulting from elim- ination of duplication of services and greater efficiency, · sounder planning policies for fuller and moreeconomical use of our natural assets and land use. This historical move places a tremendous responsibil- ity on the leaders you have elected to protect your in- terests. It is their responsibility to see that no stone is left unturned to do everything possible so that de- b future sound, ctsions that affect the aforeseen le are reasonable and based on the necessary statistics. (2) HYDRO AND TAXATION In 1960 grants in lieu of taxes from'the Hydro Electric Power Con~aission under the Power Con~nission Act amounted Co I270,000. This included approximately $49,000 based on 2.00 per square foot of ground floor space on the Generat- ing and Transformer Stations which was paid in 1959 for the first time. This system of ~ayments is contrary to~the Ontario Assessment Manual. I said in 1960 and I repeat now, that the payment of grants on the aforementioned buildings was long overdue. the principle of uniform If this municipalit must accept basic ower rates tKroughout the Hydro systems (which we do), t~en we are entitled to fairer treatment with respect to grants in lieu of taxes on generatin~ and transformer stations. ' The Council met with the Honourable Robert Macaulay to present facts and press our case further. We were well received the statistics made a favourable impression and further information was requested. It is now hi the ~rocess of preparation and an appointment has been made or January 25'to present and discuss it with the Minister. It is the sincere hope of the 1961 Council that these data may lead the way to a new basis of calculations that will be more equitable to all municipalities that have enerating and transformer stations located within their Boundaries and show a more realistic basis .of tax payment in propostton to the taxes paid by other industries in OUr areS, (3) ASSESSMENT ADJUSTMENTS In 1961 the Assessment Department will be required to apply some new assessment principles and make the regular 5 year depreciation adjustments to conform with the uniform ass~Z~iu systemas co-ordinated by the County Assessor. This wil~ require a great deal of extra work on. the part of the assessin~sCaff, REeve E. E, (4)SITE FOR FUTURE SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT Mitchelson's Address Cont'd During the year 1960 negotiations took place with represen- tatives of the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario for the purchase of approximately 19 acres of property located on the east side of Stanley Avenue within Part Township Lot 56 and lying immediately west of the Hydro Canal. The Council was successful in securin an option to purchase this property until 1961 at a price of $1~00.00 ~n acre. An amount of $13,712.00 · was levied for this purpose in 1960 leaving an amount of approx- imately $13,400 to be raised in the year 1961. Although the construction of a plant will not be required for a few years, it was considered advisable to acquire the site at this time when the land was available. In addition to the aforementioned site, I suggest that serious consideration should be given to ac uiring a site at the south end of the Township for a plant which w~ll be require t ere d h within the next 4 years. In such considerations, the possibility of taking advantage of the new Federal and Provincial legislation to assist Municipalities in this connection, should be fully explored in view of the fact that plants completed before March, 31st, f963 would be eligible for a substantial federal subsidy. (5) PARKS Councils of the past few years have made considerable progress in acquiring and developing park and recreational areas for the benefit of the citizens of the Municipality. In my opinion this policy should be actively continued in 1961 to ensure that adequ- ate recreational areas will be available for the present and future inhabitants of the Township. (6) PLANNING During all of 1960 the members of the Niagara Falls and Sub- urban Area Planning Board had the services of a professional planner. As a result, the uality and volume of the work that the Board has been able to ~o has increased. The Plannin~ Board assisted the Council materially in con- .soildating over 200 zoning by-laws into 2.by-laws, one covering Stamford South and one covefinE Stamford North. An application to the O. M. B. has been made to hear these by-laws and it is my hope that an appointment will be made in the near future. The advisory function of the Planning Board under the Pro- vincial Planning Act throughout the whole 1~ Council. field has been of inestimable value to thera~ of the planning (7) FI~CE The phenomenal growth of the Township during the last 10 years has resulted in increased capital debenture debt, as well as operati costs. With increased growth, rising costs cannot be avoided~ut it is imperative that the Council and all other elected bodies use the utmost discretion in proposing any capital expenditures in the current year and it is equally important scrutinized and that all operatin~ costs be ~arefully scr efficiency b In improved and costs curbed where possi le. this respect I feel that Council will have the utmost co-operation from the other elected bodies. (8) ENLARGED 1961 COUNCIL A rivate bill of the Ontario Legislature permits the ment o~ the 196100uncil to a Reeve, Deputy Reeve and 5 for a total of 7. This is a.welcome improvement as far as the distribution of the work load is concerned. The immediate past years have been busy years~and 1961 w~ll be noexcepCion. Reeve E. E. Hitchelson' s Address Cont ' d · Inaugural Address Deputy- Reeve J.N.Allan Councillor · S. Cotfield The additional members of Council has made possible. the re-organization of the committee work on a different basis than in the past. The 1961 Council proposes five major committees designed as outlined in the procedural By-law to be passed tonight. It is our hope that this organization will distribute the work load as evenly as possible and promote a higher degree Of efficiency. The rendering of the services which local ~Dvernments provide nowadays have become big business. Local affairs demand much time and energy from all elected representat- ives. It is obvious from all the foregoing that the re- sponsibility 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 1961 Council that they have the capacity to grasp the essent- ials 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, 1, Allan "THAT the excellent Inaugural Address given by MacBain Reeve E, E. Nitchelson be recorded in the minutes of this meeting." Carried. Reeve Nitchelson then called upon them ambers of the Council to give short addresses. Mr. Reeve, fellow Councillors, Rev. Mr. Blackwell, Ladies & Gentlemen: Councillor ~ A. A. MacBain Councillor B. R. Potter First, I wish to con ratulate you, Mr. Reeve, on your Inaugural Address. You gave covered many activities which d have taken place during the past year, an have given suggestions for the year Just beginnin . I hope that many of them can be carried out satisfactorily. I would like to welcome the new members on Council, Nr..Potter, Mr. Scott k also and Mr. Sexsmith, and wish them the best of luc. I wish to express my sincere appreciation'to the Officials h and staff for t e wonderful co-operation given to the Council and residents during the past year, and hope that the same goodwill will apply to the year commencing. Many important problems will be coming before Council this year and I hope that we will have the best ok Health and strength to carry them out. I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. Reeve, fellow members of Council, and guests: I am not goin~ to take up very much of your time, as the' Inaugural Address of the Reeve was very long, however, the Reeve has covered every portion of the work taken place have a staff which we can be proud of. I have come in con- tact with the foreman, truck drivers, the grader operators, people workinS for them and I ~elieve we are getti good value for ou~'money, I hope ~hat we caneerr7 on ~is year as we did last year. One problem facin~ as is the unemploymen~ sicuation~ and the Township is ~ryinS to ...!, on ~he Winter Works last year. I wish to conSratulate the-new members of Council and I do hope that we will all get alone as well as last ~ar,s council, and I believe that the new members will able to co-operate as well as last year*s Council did. Mr. Reeve, Guests. Ladies & Gentlemen: I would like to congratulate the Reeve on his Inaugural Address. It outlined not only the work done, but the work which Council must accomplish this year. I would also like to welcome the three new members to Council, and I know they will do a good job for Stamford Township. I know that we will all miss Deputy-Reeve Keighan from the Council this year. In closing I would like to thank the Officials for their work, and all the people who work for the Corporation, for a job well ..~ done, and I wish to one and all, a happy and prosperous 1951. Mr. Reeve, Federal and Provincial Members, Honoured Guests, and ', Friends: J .A.Bexsmith Mr. Reeve, Disti~guished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen: I would like t.o ,congratulate the Reeve on his very fine ] ro il Addr,,s. would like to mention to the people of that I.will try to dO my very best for them during ~he tominS year, .an~ I want you to feel free to call upon me a~ any time, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year, I wish, first of all, to congratulate the Reeve on his splendid address. I think we have a very good Reeve and one which the Council should be only too willing to work with as co-operatively as possible. I am sorry that my good wife was not able to be here tonight, but she had the misfortune of ha~ing an accident, and will be indisposed for several days. 'I think that the Council policy must be one of economy with efficiency, and by that I mean we do not want to regress in any respect, but we must show progress. We must not thwart attempts to develop, but as time goes on I think that this Council will show you ex- actly what I mean by these words. The wealth of a Country is not in the capital it has,'but fromwhat it can produce from its natural resources. It seems to me, speaking of finances, that we have the wrong approach. This Country of ours has untold re- sources, yet we borrow from money lenders. We should get our money from the natural resources of the Country, and then there would not be any unemployment and other problems. As far education is concerned, I think'that the Board of Education in this Township has done a marvelous job, but we may have to slow down, but there will be no retrenchmeut or no cut in wages as far as I am concerned. I think we should adopt a pay-as-you-go policy. We now have a very large debenture debt. We should be .able to carry on on the basis of our natural resources. The Township of Stamford must be worth around 60 million dollars, and we should at least be able to borrow money from the bank to on. respect to the solution of economy value,. et that any of the three Governments has the solution, and I don't think that any political party can solve it, It depends " on the man in office, and the electorate must he jarred to action.; They must choose men of noted integrity to every office, If an honest man is elected, he will do a reasonably good Job.. I don't think that anyone at the present time knows the solution for the so-called world chaotic condition. I am of the opinion that we are entering on the greatest expansion in Canadian histot , and We must have faith in Canada, and we must have faith in Supreme Power, and if we do so, we will have a return to the · true p~osperitywhich we are entitled to in this Country of OUrs, Councillor W. C, Scott Rev, R, J, Blackwell By-law No.2586,1961 Standing Committees Mr. Reeve, Members of Council, Ladies & Gentlemen: Being the last speaker is a most difficult position, for many of the things you intended to say have already been said and this leaves you entirely on your own inspiration, which I don't have. As I stand here tonight my feelings are a mixture of pride and humility to be associated with a group of such distinguished men, and I feel humble for the trust that has been placed in me by the citizens. I believe to run for office is a more or less secret wish of everyone and to be elected is beyond the fondeat hopes of many of us, and to you, ladies and gentlemen, my sincere thanks for making my wish come true, and I will do m very best for you. To those who were unsuccessful in t~e election, I would remind you that the pendulum of public opinion can swing equally far in either direction. There is a lot of work to be done this year, but with four experienced men and three ~oung apprentices, we,will be able to cope with anything t at may arise. As to the costs, it is coming out of our pockets too, so you may rest assured that we will make every effort to get full value for what is given. I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. 2. Sexsmith Potter 3. MacBain Potter 4. Cotfield Scott "THAT a sincere vote of thanks be given to ,Rev. R. J. Blackwel~, Minister of the Church of St. John The Evangelist, Stamford Town- ship, for the Prayer of Invocation given at this Inaugural Meeting of Council." "BY-lAW No. 2586, 1961. A By-law to provide Rules governing the Order and proceedings of the Council of the Township f o Stamford, the conduct of its members, the calling of meet- ings and the regulation and direction of the Executive Departmex~t8." Read a first, second and third time and, passed. "THAT the following standing co~ittees of the Municipal Council of Stamford Township be - appointed for the year 1961~ with the first named on each committee being its Chairman: No. 1 Committee:- Councillor'A. A. MucBain, all members of the Municipal Council. No. 2 Committee:- Councillor A. A. MacBain, beputy-Reeve J. N. Allan, Councillor S. Cotfield, Councillor H. R. Potter. No. ~ Committee:- DepUty-Reeve J. N. Allan, Councillor H. R. Po~ter, Councillor A.A.MacBain No. 4 Committee:- Councillor S. Cotfield, Councillor G.A.Sexsmith, Councillor W.O. Scott. No. 5 Committee:- Councillor H. R. Potter, Councillor W. O. Scott, Councillor G.A. 'Sexsmith AND F~RTMER, that the duties of the above Committees be in accordance with the duties of standing committees detailed in Procedural By-law No. 2586, !961." County Welland 5. MacBain Budget & Levy Sexsmith Cheque 6. Scott Si~ner Potter Twp. of 7. Sexsmith Thorold Potter. "WHEREAS the Council of the County of Welland do not strike the budget and levy rates on the municipalities within the County until late in March of e~ch year, and; WHEREAS it is desirable for municipalities within the County to have exact information'con- ceruing the amount of the County levy before striking their individual tax rates, and; WHEREAS many of the municipalities in the County provide for early instalments of taxes making it necessary to strike the rate in the early part of March, and; WHEREAS the County rate being struck by the County Council late in March creates problems in budget- ing for municipalities; ':.:. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the County Council ': '. be respectfully requested to make the necessary ::. arrangements to strike their budget and levy the tax rates on the individual municipalities in the County before March 1st o~ each year, '- AND that copies of this resolution he forwarded to the other municipalities within the County system requesting their endorsation." Carried. "THAT we authorize the purchase of a Controlled Electrical Cheque Signer Machine from the Todd Company of Canada Ltd. at a cost of $478.00." Carried. "THAT we acknowledge the letter from the Township of Thorold dated January 2nd, and advise the Reeve that the Council of Stamford Township has arranged a Joint Meeting with the Council of at 9:00 p.m. at the City Hall for the purpose of considerin~snmtters relative to the new proposed city, and agreeable to meet the representat- h ires of t e Township of Thorold and the Town of Thorold at the Joint Meeting referred to." Carried. Twp. ,l~te- 8. Potter payer 8 Scott A88oc, Adjourn Scott Cotfield "THAT the Township Ratepayer's Association be ~ermitted to use the Township Hall for a meeting on Thursday, January 12th, 1961 at 8:00 p.m." · Carried. "THAT we do now adjourn to meet at the Township Hall on Monday, January 9th, 1961 at 7.00 p.m. and at a Joint meeting to be held with the Council of the City of Niagara Falls at the . City Hal~ at '9 p.m. of the same evening." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour: ~15 P.M. Jan. 3,1961. 2 Presen______% Minute______~s / Laughlin Plan Bldg. Permits Report S~.Paul Ave.-Root Pen. Commit tee .No. 2 A regular Meetin of Council was held on January 9th, 1961 commencinR at 7.~0 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor The Council Meeting was opened with a Prayer said by Reeve E. E. Mitchelson. 1. Cotfield MacBain "THAT the minutes of the meetin s held De- cember 28th, 1960 and January ~rd, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Mr. A. C. Laughlin addressed the Council in respect to once · again presenting the "Laughlin" plan of Subdivision to Council for consideration and approval. He stated that the 1959 Declaration of Policy was acceptable to the owners of the subdivision, and that they were willing to abide by and adhere to all the conditions laid down in the Declaration, including developing' the subdivision in 50 lot units. He also advised they were willing to reimburse the Township for the cost of -the watermain and sewermain which had been constructed. Reeve Mitcbelson stated that the subdivision had first been pre- sented in 1957, and then called upon the Engineer to give a verbal report on the subdivision for the benefit of the new' members of Council. The following resolution was then passed in this connection. 2. HacBain Sexsmith 3. Cotfield Sexsmith 4. Cotfield Scott "THAT this matter of the Laughlin Plan be re- ferred to No. 2 Committee for their Report and recommendations." Carried. "THAT the report of the Building Inspector d for Bull ing Permits issued in the mouth of December, 1960 in the amount of $136,200.00 be accepted." CarTfed. "THAT Council adopt the recommendation of No. 4 Committee re: root penetration at · 72S St. Paul Ave. and this be referred to the Engineer." Carried. Potter Scott "THAT the report of Committee No. 2 be amended --- by deleting the name P. Pasq~et and substit= uting the name George Allen. eeorded Vote ~eQ ested as ~ollows: Councllior orfieid,dounoil or Potter, Councillor Sexsmith C~uneillor NE ~n. Couno llor Committee No. 2 Report Committee ~No. 3 Tax Payments Fire Protection Ford Motor Chamber of Commerce Members Tech.&Advis. Committee 6. MacBain Corfield "THAT the re~ort of Committee No. 2 be adopted as amended. Carried. , , tit; 7. Allan Sexsmith "THAT the re~ort of Committee No. as printed. Carried. 3 be adopted At this point in the meeting Council adjourned to go into Committee of the Whole to discuss the report of Committee No. 2 in respect to County of Welland By-law No. 3148 being a by-law to amend the assessment equalization by-law No. 3117 which will be used for the purpose of levying rates on the municipalities within the County for the year 1961'.' The amendment was necessary as a result of the annemarion of certain portions of the Townships of Crowland,.Thorold, Pelham and Humberstone to the enlarged City of Welland and will mean that the County will sustain a loss in equalized assessment and assessments used for grant purposes of.an amount of $31,804,382. This loss might result in an ~ncrease in the County rates. At the end of the discussion Council adjourned as a Conunittee of the Whole. 8. MacBain Cotfield 9. Allan Corfield 10, Cotfield Sexsmith '!THAT we accept the Report of Committee No. 2 dated January.9th relative to Penalties and Interest on Taxes, and authority be granted to have a by-law prepared which will include the recommendations made along with the provision that four insraiment dates be provided for payment of current taxes." Carried. "THAT we accept the Report of Committee No. 3 relative to fire protection for the Ford Motor Company plant in Crowland Township and authorize the extension of protection until such time as the Committee prepares and submits a draft aSreement covering the said protection." Carried. "THAT the report of Committee NO. 4 be adopted appointing Councillor S. Cotfield to the Traffic Committee of the Chamber of Commerce." Carried. 11. MacBain Cor£ield "THAT 'COuncil approve the suggested members to the technical committee and the Advisory Committee as set forth in the Plannin~ Board letter of January 6th with enclosure. Carried. Additional 12. Potter Appointments Scott Resolution 13. MacBain Amendment Allan By-law No. 2587, 1961. 14. By-La~ 2588, 1961 15. Items Tabled. Adjourn Meeting ac City Hall of Joint Councils. Present "THAT Council accept the report of Committee '~ No. 5 and that the following additional i Report appointments be made. To the Memorial Board: from Mrs. H. Lamb, Mr. Jack Bell Mr.W.D.Bracken,Mr. ~ Solicitor Calvin Bessey and-Russett-~rae~ Thomas BrUnt. To the Niagara Regional Development Associat- ~ ion: Mr. John Tanner. To the Niagara District ~ Four Airport Con~nission: Mr. G. MacQueen, and to ~ requirements the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority: ~; Mr. A. B. Ogilvie." Motion carried Unanimously aS mended. "THAT the resolution be amended by deleting the name of Mr. Cornell and substituting therefor the name of Mr. Brant:" Recorded V~te requested, as follows; CA~: Reeve Mitchelson,Deputy-Reeve Allan, ounclllorMacBain, Councillor Sexsmith, Councillor Cotfield. Nayes: Councillor Potter, Councillor Scott. MacBain Cotfield Carried. Sexsmith Scott "BY-LAW no. 2587, 1961. A By-law Co appoint a member on the Corporation's Committee of Adjustment." Read a first, second & third time and passed. "BY-LAW No, 2588, 1961. A By-law to appoint persons to various committees." Read a first, second and third time and passed. Items No. 3 to 30 under the Heading of Petitions and Co~munic- scions on the Agenda were tabled to be considered at the adjourned meetin~ of Council on January'12th. "THAT we do not adjourn to meet on.Thursday at 8.30, Jan. 12th." 16. Corfield MacBain Carried. At the conclusion Of the above: meeting memb,e. r8 ,of. Council pro- ceeded to the City Hall of Niagara Falls where a Joint Meetin~ of the Municipal Councils of the City 'el Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford was held at 9 p.m. Mayor Franklin J. Miller, Alderman I. McCallum, Alder.C. Swayze, Alderman CeorgeMartid, Alder. E H. Morton, Alder. J. ~. White, Alder. A.J.McKinl Alder. Faho Martin, City Manager W.S.Orr, City Clerk~ D.C.Patten, City Engineer, S. Price, Treasurer, H. Dickson, City Solici~or, W..J. McBurney, Draft Applic, & By- law Form approved Adjourn % Ja~. 9,1961, The meeting was chaired by Ma or Miller and he welcomed Reeve Deputy- Melvin 8wart of Thorold Township, Reeve George Pearson of Re~_a~e Crowland Townshi , Reeve Whelan of Thorold and Reeve Ivan Hunt of Willough~y. Mayor Miller then called upon Alderman ) Alderman Martin stated that the Committee had called the Joint Meeting to present a draft of the applieatign as suggested in the Committee~s Report of November 25th. Me stated. that a study had been made of the amalg~mation and He the and .,.. Reeve Mitchelson City ~olicitor, W. J. McBurney advised that he had met with f Miss J. V. LaMarsh, and a dra t application and by-law had been ~repared. He stated the application for annexation must contain four items, namely: 1. Letter of application. 2. Certified copy of a by-law (passed) authorizing the application for annexation and containing a complete description of the area proposed to be annexed. 3. One plan, certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor, showing the lands in question and the contiguous portions of the municipality to which the annexation is requested. 4. Certificate by an Ontario Land Surveyor that the descript- ion of the lands asset forth in the by-law is correct, and that the same is identical with the area as shown Qn the plan. , Mr. McBurney read the draft letter of application and the by-law, and stated that the necessary plans had been prepared by N. J. Sunstrum, O. L. S. 1. Martin Mitchelson "THAT the form of the application as drawn by by the Solicitors be accepted and the by-laws be prepared and that the application be for- warded to The Ontario Municipal Board." 2. McKinley Potter . Carried Unanimously. "THAT we do now adjourn." i,,b'' " Meeting Adjourned. ~ ":., Hour: 1~:.20 p.m. comsencin~ aC 8:45 V.m. MacBain Potter E. E. Mitchelson J, N, Allan: S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor "THAT the Deputy-Reeve take the chair in the absence'of the Reeve." Carried. Reeve MiCchelson assumed the chair at the completion of the reading of Item No. 3 under Petitjune and Communications. Sanding of Roads · Y .M.C .A . Week. Museum Society C.G.I .T. Tag Day. Welfare Course. 2.'~ Cotfield MacBain 3f MacBain Potter 4~ Sexsmith Cotfield 52 Potter MacBain 6, MacBain Cotfield "THAT the Engineer be authorized to write Mr. Robert Roach notifying of the policy of this Council re: Township Roads as regards sanding.''I Carried. "THAT we join with Niagara Falls to place a notice in our local paper declaring Jan. 22nd to 28th Y.M.C.A. Week." Carried. "THAT Mr. W. Scott be appointed to the Niagara Falls Historical Muset~n. Sbciety." Carried. "THAT we authorize a Tag Day for C.G.I.T. Approved date is May 6th, 1961." Carried. "THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to the Deputy Minister of Public Welfare to the effect that the timing of the Public Welfare training course is bad, but that otherwise we would send a representative." A . Ruta MacBain .Sexsmith Carried Referrals "THAT Council send a letter to Mrs. Andy Ruta extendin~ our sympathy on the death of her husband." Carried. The following items on the Agenda under the heading-of Petitions and Communications were referred to the standing committees of Council indicated: Item Numbers: Committee Referred' To: 10,3,12,24, - Committee No.-2 6,18,22,26 Comittee No. 4 The followinK items on the A2enda were ordered tabled: Item Numbers 11, ·21, 28.. MacBain Sexsmith "THAT we adjourn to meet ~ain'on the 16th day of Jan. 1961, 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meetin~AdJourned Hour: 10:45 P,M, A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, January 17th, 1961 commencing at 7:30 p.m. _ ~ Presen~ E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor. Minutes 1. Cotfield MacBain "THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting and Joint Meeting of January 9th and the Regular Meeting of January 12th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. ' Greater Niagara Union For Uneumloyed A delegation from the Greater Niagara Union For Unemployed was present at the meeting and Mr. Harry G. Roberrs, president, acted as spokesman. Mr. Roberrs read a brief concerning the unemployment situation, which had been presented to each member of Council, The brief advised of the formation of a Union of the unemployed in the area, and outlined certain suggestions in respect to Civic Welfare and Public Works Projects. Mr. Roberrs also quoted figures he had received from the Unemployment Insur- ance Con~nission to the effect that there was at present a total of 3,614 persons unemployed in the area. This represented an increase of 713 persons over the previous month's figures. Reeve Mitchelson advised Mr. Roberrs that the Council was keenly aware of the very serious unemployment situation, and gave assurance that everything possible was being done a~ the Municipal level to relieve the situation, in respect to the administration of Welfare benefits, and demands made to Federal & Provincial Governments in respect to payments for Winter Works Project costs. After further discussion on the matter, the following resolution was passed. Unen~lo~ed. # 2. Cotfield MacBain "THAT Council accept the report from the Committee representing the Unemployed, and Council agrees to give all help that lies in their power to contact both Provincial & Federal Government with the view of getting more help from them." Colden Horseshoe Restaurant Carried. Mrs, John Mihalovits of 2735 Lundy's Lane addressed Council in respect to a petition she and seven other residents had presen- ted to Council, with respect to the operation of the Golden Horse- shoe Drive-in Restaurant at 2733 Lundy's Lane. Mrs. Mihalovits stated that cars at the restaurant were parked only three feet from residences adjacent to the Restaurant, and that the noise from horns blOwinSs motors runninS, etc., continued until the restaur- ant closed at 2 o$clock in the morning. She stated that the noise had been particularly bad over the past two weekends. Reeve Mitehelson stated that the same complaint had been lodSed aSainsC the restaurant in1960~ but after a meeting with the proprietor, .conditions had improved, He stated that the proprietor should be -requested to aSain attend before'the Council and possibly the .situation could then be eo~ected, After further discussion on the matter the following resolution was passed: !'~ prop~rietor 3. Corfield ,, e ro tie or or lesse~ of i l!, Stamford Council Meeting before any license N.Falls & District Labour Council. is~issued for 1961." Carried. Mr. Arthur Wood attended the meeting in respect to a letter presented to the Council by the Niagara Falls & District Labour Council in respect to six specific suggestions to relieve the un- employment situation. Mr. Wood also informed the Council 'that a brief entitled '~ Policy for Full Employment" would be presented to the Federal Cabinet. Copies of the brief had previously been mailed to each member of Council. Mr. Wood advised that the pro- gramme was not designed to immediately alleviate the unemployment situation, but was part of a long term programme of the Canadian Labour Congress. He requested Council's endorsation of the six specific suggestions and any of the recommendations in the Brief, to the Federal Government. Finance 4. Sexsmith Scott "THAT we do now adjourn to go into Finance Committee and pass Accounts." Carried. Roads 5. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the statement of Roads Accounts dated January 13th, 1961 as presented, be accepted and the accounts be paid amounting to $13,326.71." Carried. Relief 6. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the statement of Relief Accounts dated January 13th, 1961 as presented, be accepted and the accounts be paid amounting to $3,469.36." Carried. General 7. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the statement of General AccoUnts dated January 13th, 1961 as presented, be accepted and the accounts be paid amounting to $146,609.08." Carried, ~inaRc~ 8. Scott Sexsmith "THAT the Cor~.ittee on Finance do now arise and resume the business of Council." Licenses 9. MacBain Cotfield Carried. "THAT the applications for licenses from the followingbe approved and licenses granted: St.Thomas More Parish, 2548 Dorchester Road- (Public Hall, 1960), Steffen Johnsen-Askeland, 2642 Stamford Gr.Dr., (Taxi-cab Driver, 1961)." Carried. Tree 10. Cotfield Climber Potter Call for Tenders. Easement from H .E .P .C . 11. Cotfield Sexsmith 12. Corfield Scott "THAT the request from the Engineer re: trimming trees and removal, be granted, and that a qualified climber be employed on a temporary basis for a 3 month period." Carried. "THAT we authorize our Engineer to call tenders for material. and equipment pursuant to his letter of January 12th." Carried. "THAT the Engineer be instructed to forward his proposals to the Ontario Hydro to see if it would be possible to acquire an easement." Carried. C.R.Predy Tender. 13. Potter Allan "THAT Committee No. 5 recommend that the job of boring and placing culvert pipe under the Railway tracks on Stanley Ave. and Kent Ave. be awarded to Mr. C. R. Fredy Ltd. (lowest tender) at a lump sum of $378.00 each." Carried. Winter Works Protects 14. Cotfield Allan "THAT the Engineer be authorized to apply to the Provincial and Federal Governments for approval of our projects EP 27, EP 28, and EP 29 as Winter Works Projects." Carried. Member- .ship s. 15. MacBain Cotfield "THAT this Council authorize memberships to the following Municipal Organizations for the year 1961: 1. Ontario Municipal Association, 2. Ontario Good Roads Association, 3. Ontario Traffic Conference, 4. Ontario Mayors & Reeves Association, 5. Urban-Rural Municipal Association, 6. Association of Assessing Officers of Ontario, 7. Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Assoc., 8. Welfare Officers Association, 9. Canadian Section - American Waterworks Assoc., 10.Canadian Institute of Sewage & Sanitation, 11.On~ario Cemeteries Association." Carried, Subscrip- tions, 16. Allan "THAT we authorize the Clerk to take out sub- scriptions to the ~olloming Municipal Magazines !for the members of Council and all Depar:ment Heads: 1. Municipal ~orld, 2. Civic Administration." Carried. Cross Walk Stanley & Portage Good Roads Convention Letter to Miss J.V. LaMarsh. March of Dimes Welfare Dept. Bank Account. Seibel & Foster File. 0 · Corfield Allan Cotfield Scott MacBain Allan Cotfield Allan Cotfield Sexsmith MacBain Cotfield "THAT the report of the Police Commission dated 16 Jan. 1961 be accepted and the Engineer be instructed to move the cross walk to the corner of Portage Road and Stanley Ave." Carried. "THAT we authorize the members of No. 4 Committee the Township Engineer, and one other member of the Engineer's Department to attend the Ontario Good Roads Association Convention being held in Toronto from February 20th to 22nd inclusive." Carried. "THAT whereas the Firm of LaMarsh & LaMarsh has resigned from the office of Township Solicitor as of Dec. 31st, 1960, due to the election of Miss J. V. LaMarsh as Member of Parliament for the Federal Riding of Niagara Falls, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Clerk be directed to forward a letter to Miss LaMarsh expressing the sincere thanks of Council for the valuable, conscientious and very high calibre of service she rendered during the three years she acted as Township Solicitor for her firm." Carried. "THAT Council approve of the request from Cam- paign Headquarters of the March of Dimes re: placing an Ad in the Evening Review in con- junction with Niag.Falls and Chippawa Councils." Carried. "THAT the Welfare Department be authorized to open a current Bank Account at the. South End Branch of the Imperial Bank of Canada for the purpose of operating trust accounts adminis- tered for residents of the Township of '8tamf0rd. The account ~o be entitled "ToWnship of Stamford Welfare Administrator", and all cheques drawn against this account to be si~ned by the Welfare Administrator or the Deputy Welfare Administra- tor. This resolution rescinds any previous resolutions dealing with the account carried for the matter stated." ' Carried. "THAT our Clerk write to LaMarsh & LaMarsh ask- ing that she turn over her file on Seibel & Foster to our Township Solicitors and her account tO o~r Clerk," Carried. Greenspan Salvage Yard. 23. Scott Corfield "THAT the Clerk write a letter to Greenspan Salvage Yard re: the condition existing in the area due to papers blowing on area properties." Carried. By-law No. 2589. 24. Cotfield MacBain "BY-LAW No. 2589, 1961. A By-law to employ a firm of solicitors for the Corporation and to define their duties." Read a first, second and third time and passed. By-law No. 2590. 25. Allan Potter "BY-LAW No. 2590, 1961. A By-law to provide for the sale of Lot 39, Plan 160 to Lorne B. Morris." Read a first, second and thhrd time and passed· By-law No. 2591. 26. Allan MacBain "BY-LAW No. 2591, 1961. A By-law to authorize a joint application to The Ontario Municipal Board for the amalgamation of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford into a city under the name of the City of Niagara Falls, and for the annexation of the Village of Chippawa, and parts of the Township of Willoughby, Crowland and Thorold in the County of Welland, part of the Town of Thorold in the County of Welland, and part of the Township of Niagara in the County of Lincoln to the new city so formed." Read a first, second and third time and passed. Items To Committees The following items on the Agenda under the Heading of Petitions and Communications were referred'to the standing Committees of Council indicated: Items 1,2,9,10,11,15,24 ........ Committee No. 2 Items 3,16,10 ............, .... . Committee No. 4 Item 4 ... ..... ................. Committee No. 3 Ad] ou_rn 27. Allan Cotfield "TaAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, January 23rd at 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned Hour: 11:05 P.M. ' '- present Minutes Optimist Club. ~i Golden · · Horse- ~ ! shpet.. Invest- ment s · A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, January 23rd, 1961, commencing at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain H. R. potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor 1. Allan Corfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting held January 17th, 1961 be adopted as printed.." Carried. Mr. Ray Griffin artended the meeting on behalf of the Optimist~ the Bo's y Club with respect to seeking financial assistance from Township towards the burden of taxes on the new Youth Centre. Mr. Griffin also presented copies of the Treasurer's Report which indicated that the operating costs ~or the past six month period had been higher than that budgeted for. He pointed out that an enrolment of 1,000 children had been originally anticipated, but at the present time the membership was 1,800. Reeve Mitchelson advised Mr. Griffin that the matter would be carefully considered by Gouncil to see if any assistance could be given to the Club. Mr. A- F. Sheppard of the Legal Firm of Martin, Calvert, Bates & Sheppard, and Mr. Sydney Spiegel, artended the meeting in respect to the operation of the Golden Horseshoe Drive-in Restaurant on Lundy's Lane. Mr. Sheppard advised that his client was the presi- dent of a corporation which had recently taken over the operation of the restaurant from the former operator, Mr. Stephen Zappia. Mr. Sheppard replied to the specific points in the letter from the Township Clerk in respect to the late closing, noise, parking, etc., and informed Council that Mr. Spiegel ~as most anxious to co-operate with the Council and the residents of the area adjacent to the restaurant. After discussion with Council he advised that consideration would be given to having supervision of the restaur- ant during the sunm~er months, and also the placing of barricades at the entrance and exit to prevent cars from driving around in lot after the restaurant-had.closed. 2. MacBain Gotfield t~HAT the Report of Con~ittee No. 2 dated Jan. 20th recommending certain investments be approved and that the Treasurer be authorized to invest the funds according to the recom- mendation." Carried. 3.' MacBain Allan "THAT the Report of Committee No., 2 dated Jan. 20th relative to the submission to be made to the Honourable Robert Macaulay, Minister of Energy Resources in connection with statistics relative to grants paid by the Rydro-Electric Power Com~ission of Ontario, be apprnved, and information to the Minister on behalf of the Township." Carried, Disposal Area. 4. Corfield Sexsmith Garbage pick-up. 5. Cotfield Scott TaR Days 6. Scott Allan C of C Meetings 7. Sexsmith MacBain JOipt Ad. 8. Cotfield Allan Negotiat- ing Committee 9. MacBain Cbrfield "THAT the Report of Committee No. 4 dated Jan. 20th relative to the communication from Mr. W. H. Grabb in connection with the Town- ship disposal area be accepted, and the dump be maintained in the same manner as at present." Carried. "THAT the report of Committee No. 4 dated Jan. 23rd relative to the extension of garbage pick-up service be approved, and the Engineer be authorized to initiate this service immediately." Carried. "THAT the Kinnette Club of Niagara Falls be' , granted permission to hold a Tag Day ~n the Township of Stamford on Friday,'April 28th and Saturday, April 29th." Carried. "THAT we accept the invitation of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce to have members of the Municipal Council attend their regular Board meetings and that the following members of Council be appointed to attend the Board's meetings indicated hereunder: Feb. 15th - Councillor S. Cotfield, March 15th - Councillor H. R. Potter, April 19th - Councillor A. A. MacBain, May 17th - Councillor W. G. Scott, June 21st - Councillor G. Sexsmith." Carried. "THAT this Council agrees to the request from Mr. Rosherg re: placing a joint Ad in the Review supporting Brotherhood Week as we feel this to be a worthy cause." Carried. "THAT Council appoint a Negotiating Committee consisting of the Chairman of Finance, the Deputy-Reeve, Councillor Potter, and the Reeve, and that the Union Secretary be requested to submit a brief.containing any suggested changes for the 1961 Council in advance to save an extra meeting, and that an early meetin~ be scheduled as soon after receipt of the Union's submission as is mutually convenient. That our Clerkbe'instructed to inform the Union that Council has no objection to Mr. Acton and a with ~he Township Carried. L Retire- 10. MacBain ment CoPfield Dates._ 1959 11, Potter Side- Scott walks. Townline 12. Copfield Road. Allan Private 13. Ma~Bain Bill CoPfield solicitor Cdn.Labour 14. .MacBain Congress Corfield Brief. "THAT the retirement date for the following persons be extended until December 31st, 1961: Robert W. Dawe~ William Wilson, Arthur J. Bradley." Carried. "THAT the report of the Engineer in respect to 1959 sidewalk construction be accepted." Carried. "THAT the Twp. of Stamford "Through Highway By-law" be revised to include the Thorold- Stamford Townline from Lundy's Lane (#20 High- way) to Beaverdams Road." Carried, "THAT we retain Mr. McBurney to attend on our behalf before the Private Bill's Committee with regard to our Bus Commission Act as he will no doube also be attending on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls and that . our Clerk inform Miss LaMarsh of Council's action." Carried. "THAT our Clerk write to the Prime Minister asking that the Federal Government give every possible consideration to the brief on full employment prepared by thq Canadian Labour Congress and that a copy of such letter be fonvarded to our Federal member." Carried. Minor Hockey 15. Scott Ad. SeXsmith "THAT the Reeve issue a proclamation Jointly with the City of Niagara Falls'and Chippawa setting aside the week of Jan. 21 as "Minor HockeyWeek in Canada". Unemployed 16. MacBain Un ion S exam ith Carried. "THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to the Prime Minister.and the Premier of Ontario askin~ that serious consideration be given to the points set forth in the brief prepared by' the Uni~l for the unemployed and that a copy of such letter be forwarded to our Provincial Items Referred to Committees The following items on the Agenda under the heading of Petitions & Communications were referred to the standing Committees of Council indicated: items 6,7,16,21 ...... Committee #2 Item 7 ............ ,.. Committee #3 Item 1 under the heading of Delegations in respect to a grant Bo's for the Optimist y Club was referred to Committee #2. Adjourn. 17. Potter Scott "THAT we move to adjourn to meet again at 7:30 Monday 30th January, 1961, or at the call of the Reeve., Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour: 10:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, January 30th, 1961, commencin~ at 7:30 p.m. __ Present E. E. Mitchelson J. N, Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBath H. R. Potter W, G.' Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Minute~ I. Allan Sexsmith "THAT the minutes of the meeting held 1anuary 23rd, 1961 be adopted as printed." Lorne Morris Carried. .Mr, Lorne Morris, Manager of the Niagara Movers, attended the meeting and addressed Council in respect to securing an extension of time on the option he has to purchase Lot 39 within the Township Industrial Subdivision. The following resolution was passed in this connection: 2. Scott Potter "THAT Mr. Mortises request be granted." Carried. Leo DeMarsh Mr. Leo J, DeMarsh addressed Council in respect to the operation of a taxi business from his r~sidence at 1813 Leonard Avenue · and enlarged upon the extent of the business he would operate there. In response to questions raised by Council he gave assurance that there wouldbe no.cabs parked around his residence, and that the business would be conducted in an orderly manner. aC, all times. The followin~ resolution Was ~hen passed: Taxi licenses 3. potter Allan "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated Jan.30th,1961 and the following applications for Taxi-cab O~mer~s Licenses be approved: Ernest Gbldstone, 343 Third Ave.-1951 pontiac= Hamilton B. Morris,587 Kalar Rd.-1958 pontiac. Hamilton B. Morris,587 Kalar Rd.-1956 Dodge, James G. Ross, 750 Morrison St.-1957 Chevrole:. Leo 3. DeMarsh,1813 Leonard Ave.-1960 Ford, Leo J. D~larsh,1813 Leonard Ave.-1960 Ford, Leo J. DeMarsh,1813 Leonard Ave.-1960 Ford." Carried. : lk 9. Allan ~Specif. Cot field "THAT the Engineer's Report dated January 30th~ 1961, recon~mending changes in the sidewalk specifications for the year 1961 be approved." Carried. Winter Works 10. Corfield MacBain "THAT Council accept the report of Engineer re: Winter Works Programme, and Engineer be asked to proceed to ask Federal and Provincial Approval." Carried. Fallsgate 4. MacBain Leasebuy Corfield Ltd. Niag.Falls 5. MacBain &Sub.Area Allan PlanninK Bd. LauRhlin Sub.6. MacBain Corfield Barbershops 7. MacBain Cotfield Road 8. MacBain closings Cotfield "THAT the report of Committee No. 2 dated January 30th relative to an Agreement dated October 19th,1959 between Fallsgate Leasebuy Ltd. and the Corporation in respect to certain lots in Registered plan 189 be approved and the Company be notified that the agreement is still valid and subsisting-" Carried. "THAT the Report of Committee No. 2 dated January 30th in respect to suggestions for projects which might be included by the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area planning Board for the year 1961 be approved and the Board be advised accordingly." Carried. Ave. reatment Plants "THAT the Report of Committee No. 2 dated January 30th relative to the proposed Laughlin Subdivision; be approved and the. ~lan 214- ~lr~,qI,Tl~q~!~~~.~ .Sewers accordingly." :-. Carried." "THAT the Report of Committee No. 2 dated january 30th relative to alleged infractions by certain barbers of the Township by-law~ be approved, and the Clerk be authorized to carry out the recommendations included in the resolution passed by Committee No. 2~" Carried. 11. Corfield Sexsmsith "THAT the Report of Committee No. 2 dated Januar~ 30th in connection with the Ontario Municipal Board Order respecting the closing .of certain roads in~ersecting or running into the controlled access highway known as the Queen Elizaba~h Way, be approved, and the Solicitor be instructed to apply for an amended Orde~ ~rom ~he Ontario Municipal Beard." ~ar~ied. 12. Corfield MacBain 13. Corfield Allan Plbg.Inspec. 14. Scott onvention Sexsmith Lhts = 15 · Allan Sub. Scott "THAT the report of Committee No. 4 dated'3~nuary 25th relative to parking on Car[ton,Avenue between Barker Street and Culp Street be approved and arrangements be made to amend the by-law as recommended." Carried. "THAT we accept the Reports of Committee No. 4 dated January 25th and 26th and that our Clerk be instructed to write to the City of Niagara Falls and ask that its Council appoint a special committee to work with No. 4 Committee to study and report upon the two treatment sites and proposed plants referred in the said two reports and that the joint committee present their findings and recommendations to a future j~int meeting of the two Councils." Carried. "THAT the Report from the Engineer re: con- struction of storm sewers within Rag.Plan 214 be made available to Mr.Branscombe." Carried. "THAT Stamford Twp.Council subscribe the amount' of $300.00 to the Plumbing Inspector's Convention." Carried. "THAT the Public Utilities Commission be requested to install 13 fluorescent street lights in the V.L.A.Subdivision registered as Plan 223 at the following locations: Kalar Road - 9 lights, Rideau Street - 4 lights, This request is made with the knowledge that payment for the street lights was paid over to the P.U.O. in 1959." Carried. -) Humane Soc.- 16. Allan Tag Day Scott Building 17. MacBain Conference Sexsmith young Man 18. Allan of the Year potter Museum 79. Scott Society potter Museum 20. potter Society Sexsmith Transit 21. Allan Commtssto~ potter M.C.B.& S, 22. MacBein Letter of Potter Tolerance v-law 2592 "THAT the Niagara Frontier Humane Society be permt~ed to hold a tag day but not on May 6th, 1961 as requested, since another organization has been granted permission to hold a tag day on this day. The Humane Society be advised that a tag day may be held on May 13th, 1961." Carried, "THAT the Building Inspector and 1 member of Council be authorized to attend the Conference of Canadian Building Officials scheduled for Ottawa on April 5th,6th & 7th, 1961." Carried. 23. Cotfield Allan "THAT we approve of the Reeve issuing a proclamation in connection with the selec- tion of the Outstanding young Man of the Year being sponsored by the Niagara Falls Jr. Chamber of Commerce." Carried. "THAT Stamford Twp.Council grant the sum of $300.00 to help defray the expenses which the Niagara Falls Historical Museum Society will incur in renovating the MacKenzie property as a Museum." Carried.' "THAT N.F.Histortcal Museum Society re: Meeting in Twp.Hall on Feb.gth,1961 at 7:45 p.m. be granted." Carried· "THAT we agree to meet the Greater Niagara Transit Commission at the first Joint meeting with the Municipal Council of the City of Niagara Falls and that arrangements be made to have the ]oint meeting at the earliest possible date." Carried. "THAT our Clerk be inst~ucted to write to Martin, Calvert, Bates & $heppard informing them that we do not have authority to grant the lette~ Of'tolerance requested and suggesting that the applicant apply to the Committee of Adjustment for an order, which if granted, would permit the variation in questions"' Carried. By-law 2593 24. Cotfield Sexsmith Hunt's Amb. 25. MacBain Corfield Salvage YardsZb. "BY-LAW No. 2593, 1961. A by-law to designate Stamford Town Line Road, from provincial High- way No. 20 northerly to the Beaverdams Road as a Through Highway, and being a by-law to amend By-law No. 1874 (1954) as amended," Read a first, second and third time and passed. "THAT Council approve the payment of $328.35 to Hunt's Greater Niagara Ambulance Service being a payment on account of our 1961 grant to the Ambulance Service." Carried. Items Referred to Committees MacBain Scott "THAT the problem o~ litter from salvage yards. be referred to Committee No. 2 for thei~ con- sideration and report with recommendations in consultation with our Solicitor."' Carried. Adjourn The following items on the Agenda under the heading of Petitions and Communications were referred to the standing committees of Council indicated: Items 11, 14, 21A, 21B ............... Committee No. 2. Stem 13 on the Agenda under the heading of petitions and Communications was referred to the Township Solicitor for a report · The application for a Hawker & pedlar License from 3ames & Rose Salisbury was tabled until such time as Mr. Salisbury appears before Council to discuss the matter. 17. Allan Potter "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, Feb. 6th at 7:30 p.m." Carried. resent Meeting Adjourned. Hour: 11:30 P.M. · " L "BY-LAW NO. 2592,1961. A by-law to amend 8 by=law No. 2277, 195 ." Keada ~irst,second and thl~d!~iana andpassed. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, 1961 commencin~ at 7:30 p.m. ~. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. PQtter W. G. Scott ~.A. Sexsmith February 6th, Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Salvage Yard. · Yards 1, Scott Allan "THAT the minutes of the meeting held January 30th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Mr. Samuel Greenspan and a group of residents in the Beaverdams- Garner Road area were in attendance at the meeting in respect to the operation of the Greenspan Salvage Yard on Beaverdams Road. Mr. Charles Martin acted as spokesman for the group and advised that several of them were dairy farmers with large acreages near the salvage yard, and their main objection was to the nuisance and hazard of paper blowing onto their fields. He stated that this nuisance had existed since the yard first began operations in the spring of 1951 but that the present year had been the worst experienced. In addressing Council, Mr. Greenspan referred to a letter he had written to the Township, wherein he stated he would comply with the Township by-laws and would also have the fence re- built which had blo~-n down. He also stated that h~ felt the con- dition was aggravated by paper blowing off uncovered trucks from other firms which travelled along Beaverdams Road, and also by paper blown from the paper mills in Thorold. After further dis- cussion on the matter, the following resolution was submitted and passed: 2. MacBain Scott "THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to all operators of salvage yards in the Township informing them that like all other places of business they carry on business in our Town- ship by virtue of holding a municipal license and that a license to carry on business is a privilege which will be revoked by this Coun- cil if the operator does not carry on business in a proper manner so as not. to be a nuisance to its neighbouts. This Council does not deem as one of its duties to tell any sa'lvage opera- tor or any other business man howhe should operate his business so as not to be a nuisance to his neighbouts, but this Council will hence- forth insist that salvage operators carry on their business in such a way as not to be a nuisance and failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the operator's liceDse without notice." Salisbury Applica- tion. Carried. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Salisbury appeared before the Council in re- spect to their application for a Hawker & Pedlar LiCense to sell a "nutro-bio vitamin and mineral food supplement" in the Town- · ship, on a referral basis. After discussion on the matter the following resolution was submitted and passed, with a recorded Vote requested by Councillor MacBain. License. 3, MacBain Refused, Cotfield "T~AT in accordance with our Eeneral policy the application for a Hawker & Pedlar License by Mr. & Mrs. Salisbury be refused." Ayes: Reeve Mitehelson,Deputy-Reeve Allan, Councillor Cotfields Councillor MacBain~ Councillor Sexsmith. Nayes: Councillor Potter, Councillor Scott." ';.2..: Carried, Board Applica- tion. Approve Issue. Payment of Accounts Licenses ,.~ Mr. C, J. Monroe, Mr. J. S. Hetherington and Mrs. A. W. F. McQueen, Members of the Stamford District Board of Education, and Mr. R. A, McLeod, Secretary, were present at the meeting in respect to a letter from the Board requesting Council's approval of a debenture issue in the amount of $900,000. for the purpose of erecting and equipping an addition to the Stamford Collegiate Institute and for renovations to the existing build- ing. Among other questions asked by members of Council, Mr. McLeod advised that the grant structure approved by the Depart- ment before a possible amalgamation takes place, would remain the same for the life of the debentures. Grants approved by the Department after an amalgamation takes place would be 15% less. After further discussion, Mrs. McQueen, on behalf of the Board, thanked the Council for acting so expeditiously in the matter and for the moral support given to the Board. The following resolution was then passed in this connection: 4. MacBain Corfield 5. MacBain Cotfield 6. MacBain Cotfield Assessor's 7. Scott Report. Allan "THAT the application of the Stamford District Board of Education for a Debenture issue for $900,000. for the purpose of erecting and equip- ping an addition to the Stamford Collegiate Institute and for renovations to the existing building located on Drummond Road in Stamford To~mship be approved, and the Clerk be author- ized to prepare an appropriate by-law and sub- mit same to the next regular meeting of Council." Carried. Township Drivers. "THAT we-accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated Feb. 6th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending Jan. 31st, 1961 be authorized for payment: General - $267,552.64,~' Roads - $10,59~.09, Relief - $8,991.53." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated Feb. 3rd, 1961 and authorize the issue of Municipal Licenses to the applicants included in the report." Carried. "THAT the annual report of Mr. B. R. Prior, Chief Assessor, dated Feb. 6th, 1961 be accepted and he be thanked for the comprehen- sive information conveyed therein." Carried. 8. Cotfield Scott "THAT we approve of the recommendation of Committee No. 4 dated February 2nd, recommend- ins that 13 Township drivers be authorized to enroll in the Driver Award Pro8ramme of the Tranaportation Safety Association of Ontario." Carried. Tenders For _Tires.. Notice Re: Licenses 9. Cotfield Sexsmith 10. MacBain Allan Guaranty 11. MacBain Trust Allan Company Dominion 12. Cotfield Store MacBain SnOW PLOW. "THAT we accept the report from Committee No. dated February 2nd and that the Committee be authorized to call tenders for tires as re- quested." Carried. ) .M.B · 4 tearings ~y-laws · "THAT a notice be advertised in the Niagara I rivets Fa].ls Evening Revi~v advising the owners of ill all establishments requiring Municipal licenses,~ that such licenses must be applied for on or before February 22nd, and that failure to com- ply with this requirement will subject the offenders to prosecution for operating an establishment without the benefit of a Muni- cipal license." Carried. "THAT Edward E. Mitchelson, Reeve, and Robert W Dawe, Treasurer, of the Corporation of the ship of Stamford, are hereby authorized for and~ c~onald °t r °ns n e a~li or any Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, {! ' Cheques, and Orders for the payment of money; to pay and receive all moneys, and to give acquittance for the same; to assign and trans- fer to the Guaranty Trust Company of Canada all ]heep or any Stocks, Bonds and other securities, and joss generally for and in the name and on behalf of the said Corporation of the Township of Stamfo~' to transact with the Guaranty Trust Company any~ business they may think fit; Also, that Robert W. Dawe, Treasurer of the Co~' poration of the Township of Stamford is hereby authorized on behalf of the said Corporation to negotiate with, deposit with, or transfer t0 the said Guaranty Trust Company (but for credit of the said account only) all or any Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, Cheques or Orders T- aw No. for the payment of money and other negotiable paper, and for the said purpo.se to ~ndorse the same or any of them on behalf of the said Cor- poration also from time to time to arrange, settled, balance and certify all books end accounts between the said' Corporation and the No. Guaranty T~ust Company of Canada; and to all paid cheques and vouchers, and to sign the Guaranty Trust Company of Canada fo~m ment of balances and release." Carried, 13. MacBain Cotfield "THAT no action be taken in respect to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearings scheduled for February 8th and February ].6th, 1961, in respect to hearings of restrictive area by-laws of the Township of Thorold and the City of Niagara Falls, respectively." 14. MacBain Scott Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Mr. W. J. McBurney, Q.C., of February 1st, 1961, and the changes to Private Bill No. 2 made by the Private Bills Committee and that our Clerk be requested to write to such persons in the Provincial Government as helped this Corporation with the setting up of the Com- mission including our Local Member who presen-- ted the Bill to the Committee and briefl~ explained the Bill and the need for the Commission." Carried. 15. Sexsmith Scott "THAT Mr. A, M. MacDonald be appointed to Niagara District Airport Commission as re- quested in their letter of January 30th, 1961." Carried. 16. Allan Cotfield 17. Cotfield Scott 18. Cotfield Allan "THAT the Chief Constable be asked to carry out an investigation in respect to the sheep loss sustained by Mr. Harold Brown on December 22nd and if the owner of the dog which injured the sheep can be ascertained, that action be taken against him to recover the $40.00 paid to Mr. Brown as valued by the sheep valuators." Carried. "BY-LAW NO. 2594, 1961. A By-law to regulate parking on a Public Highway within the Township of Stamford and to amend By-law No. 1592 (195~) as amended." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2595, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of a G~ant of Easement dated the 18th day of January, 1961, between The Hydro- Electric Power Commission of Ontario and The Corporationof the Township of Stamford." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "THAT the Clerk be instructed thaC copy of letter ~rom Mr. E. B. McLean and'others in .respect to the clogging of their drivewa~ by snow by the driver of the Dominion SCore and ask Chat this mu8~ cease or action will have Co be taken," Carried. 19. MacBain Cotfield "BY-lAW No. 2596, 1961. A By-law to designate the method of signing cheques on behalf of the T~mship of Stamford." Read a first, second and ~hird time and passed. Items The following items on the Agenda under the Heading of Petitions Plaza and Communications were referred to the stafiding committees of coni'd Council indicated: Union Items 3, 12, 13, 14 - Committee No. 2, Meeting Item 2 - Committee No. 4. Adjourn. 20. Cotfield Allan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, the 13th at 7:00 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour: 10:30 P .M. Reeve %e k C r A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, February 13th, 1961 commencing at 7:00 p.m. PEesent E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Minute____,_~s 1. Allan Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting held February 6th, 1961, be adopted as printed." Licenses 2. Scott Sexsmith Snow in Plaza° Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated Feb. 13th, 1961 and authorize the issue of Municipal licenses to the applicants included in the report." Carried" Council received letters from Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Parsons which complained that the owners of the Town& Country Plaza were placing the snow from the parking area of the Plaza in front of their property immediately adjacent to Portage Road and when the snow melts it will create flooding conditions for the owners of property in respect to the east side of Portage Road. The Parsons addressed the Council in respect to the matter and expressed con- cern that when the pile of snow melted it would wash away top soil from their Rroperties and perhaps be the cause of flooded base- ments. He indicated that the problem has existed ever since the Plaza had been built and also stated that warnin signs in =e t, .CCe,S' and eg~assh.,' the-Plaza.: shOuld,~e -provided,' After.. ~i%%t ~u's~iel~Oouncil referred ~he matter tO Committee No* 4, the En- gineer and Solicitor to bring in a report in respect to ~his problem and any other problems of a similar nature. In respec~ Harris Zoning Applica- tion. to the signs, Council indicated that this was matter was under the jurisdiction of the Department of Highways. ' Mr. John Wilson, Rec.Secretary of the Township Employees' Union submitted letters in respect to the names of the Negotiating Committee and a request to have a stenographer at the meeting on February 15th. Arrangements for the Union to have a stenographer at the meeting was approved. A report from Committee No. 2 was read in respect to a zoning amendment application submitted by Mrs. Maida Harris for re-zoning Part To~rnship Lot 27, Mountain Road, from Agricultural to Commercial (2) to permit the erection of a motel and dining room for the travelling public. The report recon~,ended that the application be not approved for the following reasons: 1. It would constitute spot zoning contrary to the pri~6iples of good planning. ~ Municipal sewer and water services would not be available. Mr. Galloway addressed the Council on behalf of Mrs. Harris and advised that the Planning Board had approved of the application and that the present use of land is Agricultural but it has not been developed as agricultural lands. He stated that Mrs. Harris plans to build a ten unit motel along with a restaurant and that the motel would only be the second motel between Homer Bridge and Lundy's Lane. He argued that the application should be permitted in view of the fact that there were three other motels on the east side of the Q.E.Way within the vicinity of the applicants property and that all three were non-conforming in respect to zoning. After discussion of the matter, the following resolution was submitted and passed after a recorded vote had been requested by Councillor MacBain: Applica- 3. MacBain tion. Allan Parking - Drummond Road. Carnival - June 14-17. "THAT the report of Committee No. 2 dated February 13th relative to an application of Mrs. Maida Harris for re-zoning Part Twp. Lot 27, Mountain Road be accepted and the appli- cants be notified that the Council is not prepared to approve of her application to rezone her property on Mountain Road." Recorded vote requested by Councillor MacBain: ~ Reeve Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve Allan,. Councillors MacBain and Scott. Nayeat Councillors Gotfield, Potter, Sexsmith. Carried. Mr. George Mallerr of 2237 Hawkins Street addressed Council in respect to, the parking situation in the area of DeMarsh's Snack Bar. He advised that vehicles park on both sides of the road in front of this business place and create a hazard for vehicular traffic. Councillor Cotfield advised that he had also received complaints about parking in this area in front of the Niagara Falls Union Centre building. It was decided to refer the matter Co Committee No. 4 for a recommendation and report to Council. 4.. Allan "THAT the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association be granted permission to hold a carnival on the Stamford Green Park area, providing the Trustees grant permission for .oo... continued Hospital Assoc. Campaign Ad. Parking Complaint By-law 2597. Items 4.(Cont'd) the use of the Park and permission is given for the use of Joyes Shows of London to operate the rides and concessions during the carnival, June 14th to 17th." Carried. 5. MacBain Corfield "THAT we approve of a joint proclamation being issued in connection with the request submitted by the Greater Niagara Hospital Association in connection with its 1961 campaign for membership." Carried. 6. Corfield Sexsmith "THAT complaint about parking on Drummond Road and Ash St. vicinity be referred to No. 4 Committee." 7. MacBain Cotfield Carried. "BY-lAW No. 2597, 1961. A By-law to author- ize the borrowing of $1,300,000.00." Read a first, second and third time and passed. The following items on the Agenda under the Heading of Deputa- tions were referred to the standing committees of Council indicated: Items 1, 2, 4 - Committee No. 4. Items The following items on the Agenda under the heading of Petitions and Communications were referred to the standing committees of Council indicated: Item 4 - Committee No. 4 Items 10, 11 - Committee No. 2. Adjourn . 8. Allan Cotfield "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday, February lath at 9:30 a.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve," Meeting of Joint Coun- cils at City Hall. Carried. At the conclusion of the above meeting members of Council pro- ceeded to the City Hall of Niagara Falls where a Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of'Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford was held at 9 p.m. Present from the City of NiaRara Falls: Mayor Franklin J. Miller, Alderman I. McCallum, Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman George Martin, Alderman H. Morton, Alderman FahoMartin, City Manager, W. S. Orr, City Clerk, D.O. Patten, City Engineer, S. Price, City Treasurer; H. DiekSO~. -*... . If'sent Chairman Item No. 1 Resolution I~e/n No. 2 Present from the Township of Stamford: Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve J. N. Allan, Councillor S. Corfield, Councillor A. A. MacBain, Councillor H. R. Potter, Councillor W. G. Scott, Councillor G. A. Sexsmith, H. A. Logan, ~p. Solicitor, V. Golchuk, Acting Engineer, A. C. Huggins, Twp. Clerk. Mayor F. J. Miller chaired the meeting. Item No. 1 - Discussion with Greater Niagara Transit Commission. The first item of business was a discussion with the me~ers of the Greater Niagara Transit Commission concerning their opera- tions since September 1st, 1960. Mr. George Mowers, Chairman of the Commission was present and on invitation, he submitted an audited financial statement of the Commission for the period September 1st, 1960 to December 31st, 1960. In mbmitting the statement, Mr. Mowers reviewed the statements included in the report and concluded by requesting the Municipal Councils to provide funds to the Commission to take care of the operating deficit of $6,757.10 and an amount required for capital purposes of $8701.95. After some discussion of the matter, the following resolution was submitted and passed: 1. Alderman G. Martin Councillor Scott. "THAT the amount of the deficit incurred by the Greater Niagara Transit Commis- sion in the amount of $6,757.10, to- gether with an amount required for capital requirements in the amount of $8,701.95, be paid over to the Commis- sion by the two municipalities." Carried. Item No. 2 - Report on water supply to Township industries. The second item on the Agenda was the consideration of the City Manager's report on water supply to Township industries. The report of the Manager was read by the City Clerk and then dis- cussed. During the discussion, the following statements were made: 1. Reeve E. E. Mitchelson reviewed events regarding the water rates for Township industry. He stressed that if any reduction is given toone industry it would have to be given to all. 2. Mr. Richard Jones, Chairman of the Stamford Public Utilities Commission, stated that his Commission only suggested that the industries in the Township be charged the same rate as City users. 3. Mr. H. E. Brownhill, Manager of the Stamford Public Utilities Commission, advised that the total cost of water for the Canadian Home Products Limited Plant in 1960 was $3,000.00 and that a 50% · reduction would be $1500.00. Resolution 2. Item No. 3. Alderman Morton Alderman McCallurn "THAT the report of the City Manager relative to the water supply to Town- ship industries be received and tabled to permit members of Cbe Stamford Public Utilities Commission to study the information in the re- port." Carried. Item No. 3 - Re-capping the Hydro Canal. A letter from the Winter Employment Campaign Committee dated December 13th, 1960 in respect to the possibility of capping the Hydro Canal was then considered. This letter had been referred to the Joint Meeting by the Township Council. During discussion of the matter it was reported that the subject matter had been placed before the H.E.P.C. in past years without success. Resolution 3. Item No. 4. Alderman Morton Councillor Cotfield "THAT the two Municipalities go on record that they will support the Winter Employment Campaign Committee in any efforts initiated by their organization in respect to the capping of the Canal." Carried. Item No. 4 - Proposed Sewage Disposal Plant Site. Item No, 4 dealt with the proposed sewage disposal plant site. The City Manager reported that Committees of the Township Council and City Council had discussed the matter of a sewage disposal plant site and it was recommended that authority be granted for the two committees to make certain studies of the matter in- order that a report can be submitted. Resolution, 4. Alderman McCallum Deputy-Reeve Allan "THAT the Committees appointed by the City and Township Councils to study the Sewage Disposal Plant site be empowered to make any necessary required and to make an ultimate re- port thereon to Councils." .Item No. 5. Resolution. Conference Carried. Item No. 5. Alderman G. Martin Councillor Scott 5 - Matters PertaininK to'proposed Merger and Annexation "THAT item 5. on the Agenda dealing with proposed merger be held in conference." Carried. When the meetin~ met in conference, Aideman George Martin, Chaff man of the Merger Committee, reported that ~epresentatives of his Committee had held a meeting with Mr. Weir of the legal firm of Mason, Foulds, Arnup, Walter, Weir & Boeckh, and with Mr. P. Alan Deadon of the Consulting Firm of Deacon, Arnett & Murray. As a result of these conferant&s, he indiested the probable cost which would be incurred for retaini~ Mr. Weir as a leading Solicitor and for securing the services of Mr. Deacon, along with Mr. Irwin Conference Cont'd of the Accounting Firm of Fred Page Higgins ~ Company, Consulting Engineers, and other personnel which may be required in proceeding with the merger and annexation, Convened Separately. After some discussion, the two Councils convened separately in open Council. Stamford. The Council of the Township of Stamford then passed the following resolutions: By-law No. 2598. 1. MacBain Sexsmith "BY-LAW No. 2598, 1961. A By-law to authorize an application to the Ontario Municipal Board for an order annexing the City of Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippawa, parts of the Townships of Willoughby, Crowland and Thorold in the County of Welland, part of the,Town of Thorold in the County of We].land and part of the Township of Niagara in the County of Lincoln." Read a first, second and third time and passed. Mr. Weir 2. MacBain Scott "RESOLVED that this Council engage J. T. Weir, Q.C. of Toronto, as Counsel to act on its behalf upon an application to the Municipal Board for the Annexation of the City of Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippaws, part of the Town of Thorold, and parts of the Townships of Niagara, Crowland, Thorold, and Willoughby." Carried. Applica- tion. 3. MacBain Scott "RESOLVED that this Council instruct J. T. Weir, Q.C. that subject to any recommendations which he may make with regard to the application, he shall vigorously press for the annexation of the lands as set out upon the application, but shall be authorized to make all such decisions 'as' may be necessary during the Ontario Muni- cipal Board hearings, and this Council is agreeable to accept any decision which the Ontario Municipal Board may render upon the application." Carried. Parallel Resolutions The Council of the City of Niagara Falls passed parallel resolu- tions to Resolutions 1, 2, & 3, passed by the Council of the Township of Stamford quoted heretofore. Joint Session. The Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township Stamford again met in Joint session. of Item No. 6 Item No. 6 - Possible date and time of the next Joint meeting of the three area Councils. Resolution Alderman Morton .Deputy-Reeve Allan "THAT Che Joint Meeting of the Muni- cipal Councils of the City of Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippaws, and the Township of Stamford be held '-Thursday February 23rd at 7=30 p.m. in the City Mall. Carried. !~'i!I 'Adjourn. 7. Alderman McCallum Alderman Swayze. . Reeve "THAT the meeting do now adjourn. Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour: P . M. e A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Saturday, February 18th. 1961. commencing at 9:30 a.m. Present E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBah H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Minutes 1. Scott Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on February 13th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Accounts. 2. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated Feb. 17th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending February 15th, 1961 be authorized for payment: General . ..... ...... $245,219.58~ Roads ... ........... $5,406.96 Relief ,....... ..... $9,131.02." Parki.n~ 3. Cotfield Sexsmith Carried. "THAT the report of Committee No. re: Parking near DeMarsh store." 4 be adopted Bicycle Ai. censes 4. Potter Scott Carried. "THAT the request of Mr. H. Thor to sell bicycle licenses at Orchard Park School be refused and that applicants purchase same at Treasurer's Office in'TOwnship Hall.". Cancer 5. Allan ~. Potter Carried. "THAT the request from the Greater Niagara Unit of the Cancer Society be granted, ard a Joint proclamation be inserted in the press." Carried. Sewer Treat- 6. Corfield ment Plant Sexsmith Site. "THAT Report of No. 4 Committee re: proposed Sewer Treatment Plant be approved, author- izing the Committee to proceed with the Project and engage H. G. ~cres.!' Carried, Items______- The following items on the Agenda under the heading of Petitions and Communications were referred to the standing committees of Council indicated: Item No. 3 ..................... Committee No. 2, Item No. 7 ..................... Committee No. 4. Public BuildinKs A letter from the Solicitors, Logan & Knight re: safety in .. public buildings was referred to the Engineer and Building Inspector for a report. Ad ~ ourn. 7. Allan Potter "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, February 27th at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. Committee After adjournment, the Council met as a Committee of the whole and the following decisions were.made: Oak Hall Grants. 1. Councillor Sexsmith and the Clerk were requested to meet the Minister of Labour and discuss the matter of grants for 1961 on the former Oak Hall property now owned by the Niagara Parks Commission. Good Roads Convention 2. Deputy-Reeve Allan and Councillor Potter were authorized to attend the Ontario Good Roads Convention. Picturefor Borough of Stamford. 3. Committee No. 2 was authorized to proceed with their plans to secure a framed picture of the Falls to be presented to the Borough of Stamford, England, on the occasion of their Quin- centennial Anniversary. 0 e A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippawa, and the Township of Stamford, was held at the City Hall on February 23rd, 196] commencinR at 7:30 p.m. Present Present from the City of Niagara [~l~s~. Mayor Franklin J. Miller, Alderman I. McCallum, Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman G~ Martin, Alderman J. G. White, Alderman A. J. McKinley, Alderman Faho Martin, City Manager, W. S. Orr, City Clerk, D. C. Patten, City Treasurer, H. Dickson, City E~ineer, 8. Price. !. Present . I .I ] Chairman :~ .P. urpose ~ Planning li Board. Tourist Industrial Present from the Village of Chippawa: Reeve E. T. Weightman, Deputy-Reeve H. Clarke, Councillor J. Charlebois, Councillor J. Ives, Councillor C. Somerville, Clerk, R. T. N. Callan. Present from the Township of Stamford: Reeve E. E. Mitchelson~. Deputy-Reeve J. N. Allan, Councillor S. Corfield, Councillor A. A. MacBain, Councillor H. R. Potter, Councillor W. G. Scott, Councillor G. A. Sexsmith, Twp. Engineer, C. H. Eidt, '~. Clerk, A. C. Hugging. Mayor F. J. Miller chaired the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to consider requests for grants from various organizations which could be considered on an area basis. The requests were dealt with as indicated hereunder: 1. Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board request for $37,717.00. Reeve Mitchelson Councillor MacBain "THAT the requests for funds from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board be approved at a reduced amount of $35,000.00, and that the'amount be apportioned 60% to the Township of Stamford, 36% to the City of Niagara Falls, and 4% to the Village of Chippawa." Unanimously Carried. 2. Greater Niagara Tourist Committee request for $14,300.00.- 3. Greater Niagara Industrial Committee request for $14,300.00 Reeve E. T. Weightman indicated that the Council of Chippawa had not indicated that they were in fayour of making a grant to the two Committees. . Alderman McKinley Councillor Cotfield "THAT the accepted proportions for Niagara Falls and Stamford for grants to the Greater Niggara Tourist & Industrial Committees in the Mounts of $14,300.00 each, be approved on the basis of the hospital formula." (This resolution was carried unanimously by the Niagara Falls & Stamford Councils. Members of Chippawa Council did not vote on the above resolution.) United Humane Society Traffic ~,tudv Urban Renewal Cancer 4. Funds for Greater Niagara Unite~dAeal _~ No request for 1961 had been received, and the amount shown was granted in 1960. AldermanWhite Deputy-Reeve Clarke "THAT the grant to the United Appeal be approved for the same amount as 1960 using the hospital fDrmula." Alderman White Councillor Scott Carried Unanimously. Request from the Niagara Frontier Humane Society - $18,000. "THAT we approve a grant for the Niagara Frontier Humane Society in the amount of $18,000.00 for the year 1961 on the hospital formula basis." e Alderman Martin Councillor Cotfield Carried Unanimously. Funds for Traffic Study - $8,000.00. "THAT the amount of $8,000.00 required for the traffic study be approved, and that the amount be apportioned between the three municipalities on the basis of 60% to the City of Niagara Falls, 36% to the Township of Stamford, and 4% to the Village of Chippawa." Alderman McCallurn ,Councillor Sexsmith Carried Unanimously. Funds for Urban Renewal Studv~ "THAT the amount of $6,500.00 for Urban Renewal Study be approved and that the amount be apportioned between the City and the Township on the basis of 65% for Niagara Falls and 35% for Stamford." Carried. e Alderman White Councillor Potter (Councillor MacBain voted "Naye" on the above resolution.) .? Grant for the Canadian Cancer Society - $525.00. "THAT a grant in the amount of $525.00 be approved for the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, and that the amount be paid by the three municipalities in proportion to the Hospital formula. Carried Unanimously. Music FQstival Retarded Children Grant s · L.Lane Histot. Society. Boy's Club. .9. Grant for NiaRara Falls Music Festival - $450.00. Councillor Charlebois Councillor Scott "THAT a grant in the amount of $450.00 be approved for the Niagara Falls Music Festival and that the amount be paid by the three municipalities in proportion to to the hospital forn, ala." Carried Unanimously. 10. Grant for Greater NiaRara Retarded Children - $1,600.00. Deputy-Reeve Clarke Alderman F. Martin "THAT a grant in the amount of $1,600.00 be appreved for the Greater Niagara Retarded Children, and that the amount be paid by the three municipalities in proportion to the hospital formula." Carried Unanimously. Alderman G. Martin Councillor Potter "THAT we suggest to the Ontario Government and its Department of Education that grants for Retarded Children should be provided on the same basis as grants are made for the education of normal children." Carried Unanimously. 11. Grant to Lundy's Lane Historical Society - $100.00. Reeve Mitchelson Councillor Sexsmith "THAT a grant in the amaunt of $100.00 be approved for the Lundy's Lane.Mistorical Society, and that the Mount be paid by the three municipalities in proportion to the hospital fommala." Carried Unanimously. 12. ReQuest for Rrant from the BoV's Club of Greater Niagara. (No amount was specified, but it was pointed out that the annual taxes on the property would be approximately $2,700.00.) Alderman McKinley Reeve Mitchelson "THAT a grant of $2,700.00 be granted to the Boy's Club of Greater Niagara, and the cost of same be shared between the City and the Township on the basis of two-thirds for Stamford and one-third for Niagara Falls." Carried Unanimously. (Members of the Chippaws Council did not vote on the above resolu- · tion pertaining to the Boy's Club of Greater Niagara). Mental Health AsSoc. Safety Council Museum ~.ociety Schools. Committee 3. Councillor Potter Alderman G. Martin ReQuest for Rrant from Mental Health Association - $1,600. "THAT the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford approve of a grant in the amount of $1,600.00 to the Mental Health Association on the basis of 50% for the City and 50% for the Township." Carried Unanimously. (Members of the Chippawa Council did not vote on the above resolution.) 14. Greater NiaRara Safety Council Grant - $1,200.00. Alderman White Counc. Sexsmith "THAT we approve of a grant to theNiagara Falls Safety Council in the amount of $1,200.00, and that the cost be divided between the three municipalities on the basis of the hospital formula." Carried Unanimously. 15. Niagara Falls Historical Museum Society. Alderman F. Martin Aiderman McCallum "THAT the City of Niagara Falls grant the Niagara Falls Museum Society an amount of $300.00.' Carried. (The above resolution was only voted on by the members of the City Counci.) (Stamford indicated they had already granted the Society $300.00 this year.) D~ring the discussion of the above resolution, Reeve E. T. Weightman indicated that Chippaws would consider a grant for the Society. Reeve Weightman spoke in respect to the addition required to the secondary school in Stamford Township. He advised that Willoughby Township was concerned about educational facilities for pupils living in the portion of the Township which it is not proposed to annex to the new city being formed. Alderman George Martin stated that the Merger Committee will consider the matter brought up by Reeve Weightman after legal advioe is received at its next me.tinS. Reeve Weightman discussed the matter of Joint proclamations for the three municipalities. Deputy-Reeve Clarke Alderman McCallum "THAT a Joint committee be formed from the three Councils to be comprised of one Councillor and the Clerk from each muni- cipality to consider the matter of proc- lamations and report thereon." Carried. MacBain the ) =!'' Ambulance , !~ :'~' Adtourn. Feb.23,1961. Present Minutes T.Prue License Fish & Game AS.q.o.c · Thanks Mayor Miller named Alderman McKinley to the Committee. Reeve Mttchelson named Councillor Scott to the Committee, and Reeve Weightman named Councillor Charlebois to the Committee. Councillor MacBain discussed the matter of Ambulance Service for the area. The Mayor advised that the City Council had appointed Alderman George Martin and Alderman A. J. McKinley to the Committee for 1961. The Reeve of Chippawa then appointed Deputy-Reeve Clarke and himse~ to this Committee and Reeve E. E. Mitchelson appointed Councillors MacBain and Sexsmith to the Committee. The Committee was requested to consider the ambulance matter in relation to the reports prepared last year and bring in a report for Councils at the earliest possible date. Deputy-Reeve Clarke, Alderman F. Martin "THAT the meeting adjourn." Carried, Meetin~Ad]ourned. Hour Reeve P .Me Clerk A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, February 27th, 1961, commencin~ at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBarn H. R. Potter W. C. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Cogncillor Councillor "Councillor Councillor Councillor. 1. Allan Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the Joint Meetings held February 13th, 23rd, and the Regular Meetin~ held February 18th, 1961 be adopted,as prSnted Carried. An application for a Hawker & Pedlars License from Mr. Thos. Prue of 2191 Cadham Street was tabled until such time as Mr. Prue attends at a Council MeatinS Co explain to Council his proposed operations. Members of the Greater Niagara Fish & Game Protective Assoc- iation were present at the meetin~ and a report of the Associa- tion's activities durinS the past year was presented. The follow- ins resolution was then passed in this connection. 2. Potter Allan "THAT the Greater NiaSara Fish & Game Protec- tive ASsociation be thanked for presentinS their complete report rnsardinS their acti- vities in this district dutinS the past year." CaWtied, Watermain - Garner Road. petition checked Riley Sale. Flooding on Valley Way. P .Olah Salvage Yard. Salisbury A group of residents from the Garner Road - Thorold Stone Road area, were present at the meeting in connection with a letter and petition they had presented to Council in respect to having a watermain extended on Thorold Stone Road and north on Garner Road to service their homes instead of the present drilled wells they are now using, which have become unsatisfac- tory. After consideration by Council, the following resolution was passed. 3. Cotfield MacBain "THAT the petition for the extension of a watermain on Thorold Stone Road from Kalar Rd. to Garner Rd. and thence north on Garner Road to Lot 52, Plan 82, be tabled to permit the Clerk to check the petition and advise if it is sufficiently signed." Carried. Mr. W. Riley of 3857 Beaverdams Road was present at the meeting and requested Council's advice as to how he could receive final approval to sell certain property owned by him. It was mentioned that Mr. Riley had received approval of the Twp.Council in 1959 for the sale of two lots, but the sale had not gone through at that time, and he was advised that he would now have to make application to the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board for their approval. He was also advised to show the Planning Board Officials the Township's'letter of approval to the sale. Mr. Ted McDonald of 1865 Valley Way addressed the Council in respect to flooding conditions on his property, being the third lot west of Portage Road. -He advised that at the time he built his home he was advised not Go fill in the back of his lot because it would block the natural water course running through the area. He informed Council that since the Church has been built and their property filled in, as well .as other neighbouring properties filled in, that flooding conditions now occur on his property. ,Mr. McDonald was advised that the matter would be referred to A spokesman on behalf of Mr. Peter Olah of 2041 Stanley ~" Avenue addressed Council in respect to Mr. Olah's application for i ' a salvage yard license for a proposed establishment at 4755 Montrose Road. It was mentioned that Mr. Olah intends to buy i.' old cars and sell the parts and use the balance for salvage pur- poses. Mr. Olah was advised that the matter would be referred to Committee No. 2oE Council to view the proposed site and make a report thereon to Council. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Salisbury once again appeared before the Council meetinS in respect to their application for a Hawker & Pedlar License to sell a "Nutri-bio" food supplement in the Town- ship on a referral basis. Their application for a license had previously been refused by the Council at the meetinS on February 6th. It was mentioned that Mr. Charles W. YounS, an official of the Company, had called at the Clerk's Office requestin~ informa- tion as to why the license had not been granted, and had asked that a special meetinS of Council be called in the afternoon to consider the matter. It was also mentioned that Mr. YounS had contacted the members of Council by phone durinS the day, and had also met with the Reeve. Under Section 9.01 of the Procedural By-law, resolution No. 4 hereunder was then submitted. Cheque Machine 4. Sexsmith CoTfield "THAT the application of Rose & Robert Salis- bury for Hawker & Pedlar License be re- considered." Recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Deputy-Reeve Allan, Councillors CoT- field, potter, Scott & Sexsmith. Nayes: Reeve Mitchelson, Councillor MacBain. Carried. Considerable discussion then took place on the matter by the mem- bers of Council. In replying to a question raised, Mr. Salisbury pledged that he would not go from dooT to door, and would also be agreeable to opening a proper outlet, if, after a period of time, the product seemed to be selling. Finally, the following resolu- tion was submitted: 5. Potter CoTfield 6. MacBain CoTfield "THAT Rose & Robert Salisbury be granted a license to sell the vitamin & mineral product, and at the end of the current term, they shoul< open a regular outlet for future sales, or else desist from future sales, and that resolu- tion No. 3, February 6th, 1961, be rescinded." Recorded vote requested by Councillor MacBain as follows: Ayes:. Deputy-Reeve Allan, Councillors CoT- field, PotleT, and Sexsmith. NaVes: Reeve Mitchelson, Councillors M~cBain and Scott. Carried. Parking Stanley Ave. 2670 BellMe Winter Works Pro~ects Fencing on Portage 10. Corfield Scott 11. CoTfield Scott 12. Potter Scott 7. MacBain CoTfield Hon. 8. MacBain Macaulav CoTfield "THAT we accept the repo~t of the Clerk dated February 27th, 1961 and authorize the issue of Municipal Licenses to the applicants included in the report." Carried. "THAT the report from Committee No. 2 dated February 20th concerning the operation con- trol of the cheque signinS machine be approved Carried.. "THAT the report of Committee No. 2 relative to the submission of a brief to 'the Honourable Robert W. Macaulay, Minister of .be. received and the Committee be thanked' or their efforts in presentinS the brief concern- . ing grants paid in lieu of taxes by the Hydro- Electric Power Commission of Ontario." Report- Good Roads. Leasebuy Subdiv.  'Carried. [" r~'~~ Local 9. Potter ' Improve- ;' Sexsmith "THAT the report of Committee No. 5 dat · "~ ~: men~s.' 1..:'.~-, 27thre~pectlx~ local improvements heapproved ]: ~ ~ "' ""] ' and that the public be advised that'petitions Street 16~ :.', ~ ' ..' for toehi i~provements ~o be 'constructed in ' ~ · ~ -,- must b fil~ D -h the Clerk not later than 13. CoTfield Sexsmith 14. Cotfield Sexsmith 15. ~acBain Cotfield Allan ScoCC "THAT the report of Committee No. 4 dated Feb. 27th relative to parking restrictions on Stanley Avenue near the Canadian Carbor- undum he approved and that an amendmenu for By-law 1592 be prepared to incorporate the recommended changes." Carried. "THAT the report of Committee No. 4 dated February 27th re: flooding conditions at 2670 Bellevue St. be approved and the owner of the property be notified to clean up the litter in his back yard." Carried. "THAT the report of Committee No. 5 dated February 27th relative to the Winter Works Programme be received, and the Engineer granted permission to proceed with projects 68 to 5649 inclusive, as covered in the report." Carried- "THAT the report of Committee No. 4 dated February 27th relative to fencing on Portage Road south of Livingstone St. be approved and the co~eittee be authorized to install about 200 feet of guard post and cable along the East side of Portage Road at the loca- tion referred to." Carried. "THAT the letter from Committee No. 4 dated February 27th reporting on the Ontario Good Roads Association meeting held in Toronto on FebrunT7 20th to 22nd be received, and the Committee be thanked for its excellent report in this connection." Carried. "THAT the report of Committee No. 2 dated February 27th relative to the proposed plan of subdivision owned by Leasebuy Limited of Part Twp. Lot 97 be'approved and that we authorize the Clerk to forward the question.- naire form to the Department of Municipal Affairs completed in the manner proposed, and that the Department be advised that the Council has considered the application and that the preliminary~pplication was not disapproved." Carried. "THAT the P.U.C. be requested Co install fluorescont street liShts on Sheldon Street from ElbertaAvenue to St.JamesAvenue and on LonShurst ~rom Sheldon to Crawford Street." MacBain Cotfield 18. Cotfield Allan 19. Cotfield Sexsmith 20. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the report of Mr. P. J. Wills dated February 23rd relative to the Writ issued against the Stamford Public Utilities Com- mission and the Township of Stamford be accepted as satisfactory." Carried. "THAT Council authorize the sending of one representative from the Engineering Dept. to attend the Barber-Greene College of Asphalt on March 1st and 2nd." Carried. "THAT the Engineer be authorized to remove the tree at 1760 Morrison St. as requested by Mr. Lawlot and that a new tree be planted at this location." Carried. "THAT our Clerkbe instructed tow rite to the Department of Highways to the effect that we accept the undertaking of the Department and that the letter of February 21st be filed." Carried. Michael 21. Cotfield BoKdanovic Allan "THAT Michael Bogdanovic be.granted leave of absence from June 26th to September 4th as requested in his letter of l?th February 1961 without pay." Carried.. H.Bennett 22. Potter 'Scott "THAT Mr. H. Bennett be granted leave of absence for 1 week without pay, subject to approval of the Chief Assessor as per his letter dated Feb. 22nd." Carried, Auditor's letter 23. MacBain Cotfield "THAT our Auditor's letter of Feb. 21st, 1961 be referred to our Solicitor for an opinion." Carried. Welfare 24. Allan A¢.t... Potter "THAT the amendments to the re~ulatiens passed under the general Welfare Assistance Act be approved and the Welfare Administrator be authorized to provide welfare assistance on the basis of the amended re~ulatiens as from March let, 1961." Carried. Humane 25. MacBain Society Potter Meetings "THAT our Clerk be requested to write to the Humane Society asking them to consider changing their monthly meeting to some night other than Monday, in order to make it possible for the Township representative to attend its meetings." Carried. St.Thomas 26. MahBain Resolution Corfield "THAT we endorse the St.Thomas resolution dated Feb. 6th, 1961, and that our Clerk inform St.Thomas of our action." Carried. Whitby. 27. Allan Potter "THAT we endorse the request from the Muni- cipality of Whitby, and they be so notified." Carried. Ratepayers 28. Potter MeetinKs Sexsmith "THAT Tvp. Ratepayer's Association be granted use of ~p. Hall for meetings during 1961 at the discretion of the Clerk." Carried. TaR Day 29. Scott Potter "THAT the "Teenagers Study Alcohol" be granted permission to hold a tag day on Saturday, April 15th." Carried. I,tems · The following items under the headin~ of Petitions & Co,muunica- tions on the Agenda were referred to the standing committees of Council indicated: Items 2 & 3 .. ...... · .... .. ........ Committee No. 2 Items 9 & 10 ...... · ....... · ....... Committee No. 4 Item 14 - referred to Bldg. Inspector & Solicitor. Adjourn. 30. MacBain Cotfield -. "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on .... Monday, March6th, 1961." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. ! Feb. 27,1961,._. Hour: P .M. Clerk present A Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council was held on March 6th, 1961 commentinK at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Minut~ Oakes Drive Conveyance National Cash Maint. ARreement Finance Licenses January Permits 1. Allan Cotfield 2. Corfield Allan MacBain Cotfield 4. MacBain Cotfield 5. MacBain Cotfield 6, Scott Sexsmith "THAT the minutes of the meeting held Feb.27th 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. "THAT the Clerk be authorized to advise the Niagara Parks Commission that the Council of the Township of Stamford is agreeable to accepting a conveyance of that portion of Oakes Drive between the East limit of Buchanan Avenue extended and the West limit of the Michigan Central Railway property which was included in a transfer to the Parks Commission authorized by By-law No. 1798 passed in 1954." Carried. "THAT the Clerk be authorized to sign a main- tenance agreement with National Cash Register Company for the maintenance of a cash register end two accounting machines at the rates quoted in the contract dated January'Sth~ 1961." Carried. "'THAT we accept'the report of the Chairman of NO. 2 Committee dated March 6th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ,endin~ Feb. 28th, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ........... $282,262.36,f/ Roads ............. 14~997.25~ Relief .......~.... 770.44." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated March 6th, 1961 and authorize the issue of Municipal Licenses to the applicants included in the report." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the BuildinS Inspector in respect to buildinS permits issued durinS the month of January, 1961~ in the amount of $57s000.00." Carried, February permits HEPC Access Twp.Lt.95 Traffic Conference Dog By-law Harold Brown Sheep. Loss Fire Dept. Reports SalvaSe Yard- Qlah. V.L,A. 8t.Lizhts 7. Scott Sexsmith 8. Cotfield Scott 9. Cotfield Sexsmith 10. Allan MacBain 11. MacBain Cotfield 12. Allan MacBain 13. MacBain POtter 14. MacBain Potter "THAT we accept the report of the Building Inspector in respect to Building Permits issued during the month of February, 1961 in the amount of $69,950.00." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated March 3rd in respect to their recommendations concerning the H.E.P.C. access right-of-way within Part Twp. Lot 95." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 in respect to the Ontario Traffic Con- ference to be held in Windsor April 17th to 19th, and that the Twp. Engineer, and the Chairman of Committee No. 4 be authorized to attend the Conference." Carried. "THAT we accept the 'report of Committee No. 3 in respect to the deletion of Section 3.b)(i) in By-law No. 2492 which deals with rabies certificates and that the Twp. Solicitor be authorized to prepare the necessary amending by-law." Carried. "THAT the matter of the sheep loss of Harold Brownbe referred to our Solicitors for their investigation and report." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Clerk dated March 2nd, 1961 and the recommendation of Committee No. 3 in respect to the 1960 Fire Department Reports be approved." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated March 6th, and the application for a SalvaSe Yard License submitted by Peter Olah to operate a yard at 4755 Montrose Road be refused." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated March 6th, 1961 and the Mount of $2,700.00 be refunded to the Veterans Land Act Authorities coveri 18 street liShts within Re iste ed lranx_n_~23 which will not be r.quir.d It th& a.. 15. Cotfield Sexsmith "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 espenditures made during the year 1960 amountin~ ~o a total of $364,884.79." Carried. McLeod Water Conditions Regional Develop. ASset. M .Adsroe Leave · Award Winners Dinn~r.t 16. Cotfield Ailan 17. Scott Potter 18. Allan Scott 19. Cotfield Scott "THAT the letter from John S. Gullion of 2091 McLeod Road concerning water con- ditions on McLeod Road be referred to Committee No. 4 for consideration and report thereon." Carried. "THAT any members of Council or Officials who so desire be authorized to attend the Niagara Regional Development Association annual meeting scheduled for March 16th and 17th at Prudhommes' Hotel, Vineland." Carried. "THAT Miss Mary L. Adams be granted a leave of absence for one week, without pay, as requested in her letter of March 6th,1961." Carried. "THAT the Chairman of Committee No. 4, the Engineer and our three truck d~ivers with over two years of safe drivingwlthout an accident, be authorized to attend the Award Winners' Appreciation Dinner at the Queensway Hotel at 6 p.m. on March llth,1961." Carried. C 1 imenha~e 20 · MacBain Scott "THAT the letter from J. A. Climenhage Develop- ment Ltd. be referred to Committee No. 2 for consideration and report." N.Falls Hydro AgreemnC. By-law 2571. 21. Allan Potter By-law 22. - s99 Gax~ner Cotfield Allen Carried; "BY-IAW No. 2571, 1961. A By-law to author- ize the execution of an agreement dated the 14th November, 1960 between the Co~poration of the Township of Stamford and The Hydro- Electric Co,~ission of Niagara Falls." Rend e ~irst, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2599, 1961. A By-law to dedicate as a public highway certain lands bein~ part o~ Core Lot 10 in the Township o~ Stamford, and to' designate the same as bein~ a part of Garn e~'ROad,"~, ...... ... By-law 2600 · By-law 2601 By-lm~ 2602 Flooding Valley Way J.Sovar Item Items T~bled A~]ourn Mar.6/61 3 e PreSent 23. MacBain Sexsmith 24. Corfield MacBain 25. Sexsmith Corfield "BY-LAW No. 2600, 1961. A By-law to authorize the exechtion'of'the Discharge of a Mortgage in favour of the Corporation made by Salvatore Multari." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW NO. 2601, 1961. A By-law to amend By-law 1592 (1952) as amended." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2602, 1961. A By-law to amend By-law 1592 (1952) as amended." Read a first, second and third time and passed. Mr. Ted McDonald once again artended the Council Meeting in respect to flooding conditions on his property at 1865 Valley Way ~ear pc~tage Road. The Reeve advised that since the flooding conditions occurred on private property the problem was not the responsibility of Council. After discussion, the Engineer was requested to contact the Church Authorities to see if some arrangements could be worked out between Mr. McBonald and the Church to relieve the water problem. Mr, Joseph Sovar of 2421 Gulp Street was present at the meeting and addressed Council in respect to hole~ in the road in front of his driveway which are filled with water. He suggested that the problem was created by the use of the Township road equipment. Council ordered that the matter be referred to the Engineer and Committee No. 4 for a report. Stem M under the heading of Reports of Committees on the Agenda was referred to Committee No. 4. The followin~ items were ordered tabled:. Items 1 & 2 under the heading Deputations, Item K under the heading Reports of Committees. Item 13 under the heading petitions & Communications. "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, March 13th. at 7 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. 26. Allan Potter Clerk was held on March A Regular Meetin~ of the Municipal Council 13th. 1961 commencin~ at 7:30 p.m. Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor E. E. Mitchelson J; N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain 'H. R. Potter : W. O. SCOtt C. A. Sexsmith .i Union For Unemployed Collec- tion of Funds. Harris Applica- tion. consider. 1. CQrfield MacBain "THAT the minutes of the meeting held March 6th, 1961, be adopted as printed." Carried. .,, Mrs. Moire Cooper, one of the persons mentioned in By-law '-. No. 2603, being a by-law to correct errors after final revision of the assessment roll by directing that school taxes be paid to : the'proper school board, was present at the meeting and confirmed~' that she was the owner of property described as 2407 Thorold Road and was a Separate School Supporter. Mr. A. Sheedy of the Separate School Board was also present in connection with this matter. Mr. Harry Roberrs, President of the Greater Niagara Union fo Unemployed, was present at the meeting in respect to the letter he had written requesting Council's permission to solicit for funds from Township industries. Mr. Roberrs advised that the funds woull help to send members in the Niagara area to Ottawa on April 24th as part of a total delegation of 1,000 people from all ever Canada After discussion by Council, the following resolution was and passed. 2. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the Union for the Unemployed be granted one day for passing out literature and one for collecting funds, upon notice to the Clerk of the days chosen, and that before a further application be made for collection dates, Council be supplied with a statement showing the amount of funds collected and the manner in which the same has been expended and the need for new funds." Carried; Mr. C. Galloway was present at the meeting with his clients, Mr. & Mrs. Harris, in respect to their application for an amend- ment to the Official Plan which had previously been considered by Council on February 13th. Under Section 9.01 of the Procedural By-law, the following resolution was then submitted: 3. Allan ~cott "THAT we re-consider the resolution of Feb. 13th with reference to the re=zoning of Mrs. Harris' property." Carried. Mr. Galloway reminded Council that the amendment application had not been disapproved by the Planning Board or the Health Unit, he stated that the area was ideally situated for a commercial enterprise. Mr. Harris stated that it was their intention to scape the area and.felt that the undertakin~ would be a definite asset in Niagara Falls. He also pointed out that the motel prop- erty was easily accessible from the Queen Elizabeth Way. Mrs. Harris also spoke on the matter. Reeve Mitchelson then requested the Deputy-Reeve to take the Reeve's Chair, and he then expressed his thoughts on the matter to Council. After speakins, Mr. son resumed the Reeve~s Chair. Considerable discussion took place on the matter by the members of Council, and finally, the resolution was submit=edz Re-zoning Approved 4. Po~uer Cot field "THAT resolution No. 3 passed by Council Feb. 13th, 1961 be rescinded and that the application of Mrs. Maida Harris for re-zoning Part Township Lot 27, Mountain Road, from Agricultural to Commercial (2) be approved and the necessary by-law be pre- pared accordingly." Recorded vote as follows: Ayes: - Deputy-Reeve Allan, Councillors Corfield, Potter, Scott & Sexsmith. Nayes: - Reeve Mitchelson and Councillor MacBain." Carried. School Support Changes. Mr. B. R. Prior, Chief Assessor, and Mr. R. H. Beach, Deputy Chief Assessor, were present at the meeting in respect ~o By-law No. 2603 dealing with three changes in school support, and confirmed the information given in the by-law in respect to the properties involved. The following resolution was then passed: By-law 2603. 5. Allan Cotfield "BY-LAW No. 2603, 1961. A By-law to correct errors after final revision of the assess- ment roll by directing school taxes be paid to the proper school board." Read a first, second and third time and passed. Licenses 6. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated March 13th, 1961 and authorize the issue of Municipal Licenses to the applicants included in the report." Carried. Ambulance Con~ittee SprayinS Elm trees Chhmey Inspect. 7. MacBain Sexsmith 8. Cotfield Sexsmith 9, Scott Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of the Joint Ambulance Committee dated March 8th, 1961, and that an agreement be drawn by the Solicitors of the three area municipalities, to be entered into with the present operator of the ambulance service. Such agreement to include the provisions outlined in the Cam- mittee's report." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Engineer dated March lOth, 1961 in respect to the sprayinS of urban elm trees and he be authorized to invite tenders for this work, as requested." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Buildins Inspector in respect to the matter of chimney inspections and cleanin~ of chimneys, dated March lOth, 1961." Carried. 1 J Sewage P 1ant Site Sidewalk Repairs. Dept. Highway Courses Mobile Radio Acres Study. Y.M.C.A. Canvass Broom ~ale, 2. .16. Cot field Sexsmith Potter Sexsmith Potter Scott Cotfield Allan Cotfield MacBain Potter Scott Scott Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of the Township Engineer dated March llth, 1961 in respect to the proposed sewage treatment site on Stanley Avenue within Twp. Lots 57 and 59 to service the built-up areas of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stam- ford, and the Clerk be authorized to proceed with the necessary application to the Ontario Municipal Board for the necessary approvals." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated March llth, 1961 in respect to 1961 sidewalk repairs, and the necessary repairs be carried out by the Contractor who was awarded the 1960 Sidewalk Contract." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated ~rch 10th, 1961, in respect to the Department of Highways Training Courses being held at Downsview, and the Engineer be authorized to send one member of his Department to each of the courses to be con- ducted." Carried. "THAT Council approves of the servicing charge of Niagara Mobile Radio Co. for 1961 as presented in their letter dated March 6th, 1961." ' Carried. "THAT the firm of H. G. Acres & Company Ltd. be authorized to proceed with sewage treat- ment studies as covered in their letter of 7thMarch, 1961, cost of study not to exceed $9,000.00." Carried· "THAT the Service Club of the Niagara Falls Y.M.C.A. be granted permission to sell fertilizer in the municipality on a door-to- door basis, as requested in their letter of March 10th, 1961." Carried. "THAT the Lioness Club of Niagara Falls be granted Permission to conduct a canvass in Stamford Township for the purpose of sellin~ brooms made by the Canadian Na=ional Institute for the Blind." Carried. By-law 2604. Items Tabled and Filed Ad i ourn. 17. Allan Potter "BY-lAW No. 2604, 1961. A By-law to dedicate as part of Hodgson Avenue a portion of Block A according to Registered Plan 157." Read a first, second and third time and passed. The following items on the Agenda were ordered Tabled and Filed: Items D & E under the Heading of Reports of Committees were Tabled. Under the Heading of Petitions & Communications, 10, 11, & 12 were Filed and Items 2, 5, 6, 8, 13, were Tabled. Items 1, 9, 15, 16 18. Allan Cotfield "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18th at the City Hall." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour: P.M. March 13,1961 4 $ A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Towpship of Stamford was held at the City Hall, NtaKara Falls, on Saturday. March 18th at 2:30 p.m. Present Present from the City of Niagara Falls: Mayor Franklin J. Miller, Alderman I. McCallum, Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman G. Martin, Alderman H. Morton, Alderman A. J. McKinley, Alderman F. Martin, City Manager, W, S. Orr, City Clerk, D. C. Patten. Present from the Townshiv of SRamford: Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve J. N. Allan, Councillor S. Cotfield, Councillor A. A. MacBain, Councillor H. R. Potter, Councillor W. G. Scott, Councillor G. A. Sexsmith, TWp) Clerk, A. C. Hubins, Twp. Engineer, C. H. Eidt. Mr. Weir Mr.Deacon Mr. J. Ti Weir, Q.C. of the Legal Firm of Mason, Foulds, Arnup, Walter, Weir & Boeckh, and Mr. P. Alan Deacon of the Consulting Firm of Deacon, Arnett & Murray, were in attendance by invitation. ,/ ~. .= F.J. Miller chaired the meeting. Purpose The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the applications for annexation which have been submitted to the Ontario Municipal Board by the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford. Alderman Martin advised the meeting that the applications for annexation had been re- considered by the Merger Committee and he requested Mr. Weir to advise the meeting as to the reasons why our application should be amended. After Mr. Weir indicated the reasons for amendment, the following resolution was offered and passed: Deletions Thanks. Alderman McKinley Reeve Mitchelson "THAT the applications for Annexation sub- mitted to the Ontario Municipal Board by the Councils of the Municipalities of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford be amended as follows: 1. Delete any reference to the Town of 'Thorold. 2. Delete that portion of the Township of Thorold north of Beaverdams Road and the south limit of Thorold South. 3. Delete any reference to Crowland Town- ship. 4. Delete any reference to that portion of the T~nship of Willoughby lying generally to the south of the Welland River except that portion lying north of a line to be determined from the intersection with Lyons Creek to a point in the International Boun- dary Line in the Niagara River. 5. Delete any reference to that portion of Niagara Township lying east of Highway Number 8." Carried Unanimously. Alderman Martin expressed the thanks of the Merge~ Committee for the consideration given the matter by the Councils, and Mayor Miller in turn, thanked the Merger Committee and the Consultants for their consideration of the matter and the recommendations presented. Adjourn. Councillor MacBain Alderman Martin "THAT the meeting do now adjourn.'.' Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour P.M. ~ h 18,1961. , . , ?resent Minu~Q~ ACCOUntS, License__s Mr. Digby Refer to Cornre.# 2 Indian VillaRe Mrs.Cohn, Edward Av. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 20th, 1961 commencinR at 6:00 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain H. R- Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Cotfield Scott "THAT the minutes of the meeting held March 13th, 1961, be adopted as printed." Carried. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated March 20th, 1961 a~d the following accounts for the period ending March 15th, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ....... ... $202,457.24 .Roads ............. 5,999.39 Relief ........... 9,385.91." Carried. MacBain Corfield "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated March 20th, 1961 and authorize the issue of Municipal Licenses to the applicants included in the report." Carried. Mr. John Digby of 1584 Beechwood Road artended the Council Meeting in respect to his application for a Hawker & Pedlar's License to sell soft drinks to householders in Stamford Township. Mr. Digby explained that he would have a listing in the Yellow Pages and advertisements in the newspaper, and persons wanting soft drinks delivered to their homes could call him by phone· After consideration of the matter by Council, the following resolution was passed: Scott Potter "THAT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar License from John A. Digby, 1584 Beechwood Road be referred to #2 Committee for con- sideration." Carried. Mr. & Mrs. A. Solose were present at the Council Meeting with respect to their communication to Council concerning the operation of the Indian Village adJacen~ to their premises at Falls View. The Reeve informed Mr. & Mrs. Solos. that Council had considered the matter and ordered that it be referred to the Twp. Solicitor for a report. Mrs. T. Cohn of 2389 EdwardAvenue was present at the meeting and complained about the dust nuisance on her street. The Engineer .advised that Edward Avenue had been re-surfaced the previous year. He explained that the dust was caused from the sand which had been placed on the street during the winter, and advised that this street would be included in the spring street =4~C~nS work, and this would eliminate the nuisance complained Sign at McLeod & Stanley Driving Awards Cyanamid Delivery c of c Week Police Ad.,. Sewer Rental. Mr. Robert Green~as present at the meeting in respect to the petition submitted for watermain construction in the Garner- Thorold Stone Road area. The Reeve advised Mr. Green he would be informed by the Clerk as to the date of the meeting when his petition would be considered by Council. 5. Corfield Scott "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of Committee No. 4 dated March 16th with respect to the erection of a directional sign at the intersection of McLeod Road and Stanley Avenue by the Traffic Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and the Engineer be authorized tow rite to the County in this respect." Carried. 6. Cotfield Scott "THAT we accept the Report of the Chairman of Committee No. 4 dated March 16th, in respect to the presentation of safe driving awards to Township truck drivers, and that the award! be presented at the Council Meeting on April · 3rd~ 1961." Carried. 7. Allan Scott "THAT the Clerk be authorized to contact the Express Traffic'Association in respect to an extension of free pick-up and delivery ser- vice for the Welland Plant of Cyanamid of Canada Ltd. as requested in the letter of March 17th, 1961." Carried. 8. Allan Cotfield "THAT in accordance with the request from the Chamber of Commerce, Council hereby endorses The observance of Chamber of Commerce Week during the week of April 16th, and the chambe be advised that the Council consents to the use of the Municipality's name in the adver- tisement they propose to publish." Carried. 9. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the Corporation purchase a half page advertisement in The Canadian Police Bulletin at a cost of $60.00." Carried, 10. Allan Scott "THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign the sewer rental agreement dated March 20th, 1961, on behalf of the Corporation, with Mrs. Freda Wall, respecting sewer services to Mrs. Wallss property on McLeod Road in the amount of $13.75 per year based on a 15 year period. The first oE suoh pay- ments to commenoe in 1962." Carried. · By-law i:. E. 2605 · _ < '.. Budget ,!'< . Address ;:i~ Budget. By-law 2606. By-law 2607. By-law 2608. By-law 2~09. By-law ~610. By-law 2611 By-law 2j12 11. Potter Allan "BY-LAW No. 2605, 1961. 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. At this point in the meeting, Councillor MacBain presented his address in respect to the 1961 Budget. After the presentation, the following resolution was submitted and passed: 12. Scott Potter "THAT we accept the Budget as brought down by the Chairman of Finance, Councillor A. A. MacBain, and that he be commended highly for the splendid work he did." 13. MacBain Corfield Carried. "BY-lAW No. 2606, 1961. A By-law fixing the rate to be levied and collected on the rateable property of the Township of Stamford to pay the current expenditures of the Muni- cipality for the year 1961." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 14. MacBain Cotfield "BY-lAW No. 2607, 1961. A By-law to approve an application from the Stamford District Board of Education." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 15. MacBain Cotfield "BY-lAW No. 2608. 1961. A By-law to appoint a Collector of Taxes for the Township of Stamford." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 16. Cotfield Sexsmith "BY-lAW No. 2609, 1961. A By-law to provide for the 1961 Expenditures on roads in the Township of Stamford in the County of Welland." Read a first, second and third time and passed.. 17. Corfield Sexsmith "BY-lAW No. 2610, 1961. A By-law to provide for the 1961 supplementary expenditures on roads in the Township uf Stamford in the County of Welland." Read a first, second and third time and passed. ,,i 18. MacBain Cotfield "BY-lAW No. 2611, 1961. A By-law to provide the manner for the payment of taxes and to establish the rate for Discounts, Penalties, and Interest on Taxes." Read a first, second and third time and passed. :19. Potter Sexsmith "BY-LAW No. 2612, 1961. A By-law to amend By-law No. 2492." Read a firsu, second and third time and passed. {{ Items Scott Corfield "THAT we change our meeting time to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27th to allow the Council to accept the invitation of the Canadian Cancer Society to attend the Public Forum on that night." Carried. The following action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda: Under the Heading _of_Re_po_rts of Committees: Item C was Tabled. Under the Heading of Petitions and Con~nunications: Items 1, 7, & 12 were Filed. Items 4 and 6 were Tabled. Item 3 was referred to Committee No. 2 for consideration. Item 5 was referred to Committee No. 3 for consideration. Item 8 was referred to the Solicitor for a Report. Adjourn. 21. Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, March 2end at 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour: P .M. March 20,1961. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 2end, 1961 co~en- cing at 7:30 p.m. Present Minutes 1. Scott Cotfield E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G..A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor. Councillor Councillor Councillor. "THAT the minutes of the Joint Meeting of March 18th and the Regular Meeting of March 20th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Drainage McLeod Rd. 2, Cotfield Scott Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 .datedMarch 21st, 1961 in respect to the action taken to alleviate the drainage prob- lem on McLeod Road." Carried, Garbage. Assis- tance Bldg. Inspt. Tenders Tender Trees Accept ~.enders Service Road. 3. Cotfield Scott 4. Cotfield Scott 5. Corfield Scott 6. Cotfield Scott 7, Potter Sexsmith 8, Cotfield Scott 9. Cotfield Allan "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated March 21st, in respect to their recommendations for the collection of garbage over the Easter holiday week-end." Carried. "TItAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated March 21st in respect to acquiring additional radio-telephone units, and the Engineer be authorized to arrange a rental agreement for the four additional radio telephone units required." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated March 21st in respect to the acquiring of temporary assistance in the Building Inspector's Department." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated March 21st, 1961, and the Engineer be authorized to call Tenders for the following equipment as provided for in the 1961 Budget: 1. One pick-up truck to replace 1954 G.M.C. truck #6. 2. One pick-up truck to replace 1954 Chevrolet truck #12. 3. One Tractor and Loader to replace Case Tractor Model D140." Carried. "THAT the tendered price of Cedarvale Tree Experts Ltd. re: spraying of elm trees be accepted, being the lowest tender submitted." Carried. "THAT the report of Committee No. 4 dated March 22, 1961 re: material tenders, be accepted subject to the approval of the Ontario Dept. of Highways, and excepting "Stone F.O.B. Job" which will be tabled until next week," Carried. "THAT the Engineer be authorized to reply to the letter from Mr. Ian Campbell of Dept. of Highways and advise that the Township of Stamford will agree to taking ever the Service Road following its construction." Carried, Boys Scouts lO, Allan Potter "THAT Group No. 8 of the Boys Scouts be granze~ permission to use the Lundy's Lane Fire Hall for one night a week for the months of April May & June, as requested in their letter to the Lundy's Lane Fire Department." Carried. C&J 11. Bond. MacBain Sexsmith "THAT Rider No. 1 attached to the letter from Murray & Company Limited dated ~rch 13th, 1961 be accepted, which reduces the amount of the C & J Development Limited Bond No. 210504 to $5,316.00." Stamford Lions Carnival 2. Scott Sexsmith Carried. "THAT the Stamford Lions Club be granted per- mission to hold a Carnival from August 23rd to 26th inclusive on Huggins Street west of the Town & Country Bowling Alley, as reques- ted in their letter of February llth." Ambulance 13. Service Cotfield Potter Carried. "THAT the Township of Stamford endorses the resolution passed by the Council of the City of St.Thomas in respect to ambulance service and the Council's letter of endorsement of the resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Attorney General of Ontario, the Chairman of the Ontario Hospital Services Commission." ~The above resolution'was defeated on a vote of 5 Against and 2 in Fayour) Ont.Hosp. 14. MacBain 9ommiss. Allan Lost. hTHAT OUr Clerk be instructed to ~rrite to the Ontario Hospital Services Commission asking that the Commission consider the possibility of includins in the services paid for by the Commission, ambulance service fees." Carried.. ~he followtnR acti9n was taken in respect to items on the AKenda) Under the Headi~a 0f'~e_ports of Committees: ltem F was Tabled.' ............ ~nd_eE t_h~ Headin~ of Petitions & Communications: Item I was referred Co the Solicitor for Report. Items ~ and 6 were,Tabled' terns ~t'd U_nde_r t_he He_ad_in~ of Unfinished Business: Items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, were Filed. Item 8 was Tabled. ourn. 15. MacBaln Cotfield "THAT we adjourn to meet again on March 27th at 6:00 p.m." LTi 22,1961. Carried. A Regular Meeting of Council was held March 27th, 1961 commencinR at 6:00 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor 1. SCOtt Sexsmith "THAT the minutes of the meeting held March 22nd, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. :enses 2. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated March 27th, 1961 and authorize the issue of Municipal licenses to the applicants included in the report." Carried. ~4aterworks Convention 3. Sexsmith Scott "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5, dated March 27th, 1961 in respect to the Waterworks Convention being held in Windsor on June 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1961, and that one member Of Committee No. 5, the Twp.Engineer, and a member.of his Department be authorized to attend this Convention." Carried. Beechwood Rd.Work 4. Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 · dated March 24th, 1961 in respect to the work in the area of Beechwood Road Just north of Warner Road and approve their recommendation that the project be considered for a future winter works proSram in co-operation with the Township of Niagara." Carried. Tender- Stae-FalEs 5, Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT the Tender from Stam-Falls TruckinS Co. dated March 20th, 1961 to supply crushed stone, f.o.b. Job, all 8fades, be accepted in accordance with the letter from the TruckinS Company dated Maroh 25th, 1961." Carried. procla- mation~ Indian Village License by-laws Purchase Parcel"C" Light BuLb Blitz 6. Scott Sexsmith "TEAT we accept the report of the Joint Committee in respect to Proclamations, dated March 27th, and accept their recommendation in respect to the future advertising of proclamations." Carried. Mr. & Mrs. A. Solose were present at the meeting in respect to their communication to Council concerning the operation of the Indian Village adjacent to their tourist establishment at Falls View. In response to questions asked by Mr. & Mrs. Solose, the Reeve advised that there was no existing Township By-.law to license the operations of an amusement place such as the Indian Village. The Reeve also advised that if the owners were selling soft drinks they would require a Municipal Victualling license to do so. He also pointed out to Mr. & Mrs. Solose the remarks made in the Solicitor's report on the matter that they seemed to be complaining of a private nuisance and they would have the right to bring an action against the operators of the Indian Village in which action they could claim damages and an in- junction. Mrs. B. G. Shultz, who was present at the meeting as an observer on behalf of the Stamford Ratepayers Association, informed Council that she was the sister-in-law of Mr. Jobst, operator of the Indian VillaMe, and advised that the establish- ment closed to the public at l0 p.m. and that no soft drinks had been sold to the public. After discussion on the matter by the members of Council and the Township Solicitor, the following resolution was passed: 7. Scott MacBain "THAT Committee ~2 investigate the possibility of drawing up a by-law to regulate places of amusement.'* Carried. 8. MacBain Cotfield 9, Potter Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report Of the Clerk dated March 23rd, 1961 in respect to the provisions in various license by-laws concerning the use of coin-operated machines, and that Committee ~2 and the Township Solicitor be authorized to prepare a general by-law in this connection and the sections of the individual by-laws be deleted." Carried. "I~AT Council accept the recommendation of Committee ~5 and make arrangements to purchase Parcel "C" as indicated in the report dated 13th March, 1961 provided a fifty'foot access can be acquired to St. John St." 10. Allan Cotfield Carried. "THAT the Niagara Falls Junior Chamber of Commerce be 8ranted permission to conduct a door-to- door Light Bulb Blitz in the Township on April 5th, 6th & 7th." Carried. Bus Benches Steel Arena roof Amend.~10 Items Mar.27,1961 lie Allan Scott "THAT we authorize the Greater Niagara Transit Commission permission to erect benches at the sites requested along certain bus routes as requested in their letter of March 24th, 1961." Carried. 2e MacBain Corfield "THAT our Clerk be instructed to reply to the Bethlehem Steel letter of March 24, 1961, and inform them that the Township will permit the re-laying of the track across Whirlpool Road to the Whirlpool siding and to use the same during the movement of steel for the new international bridge if a flagman is on duty when the crossing is being used and the tracks be removed and our road repairedwhen use of the crossing by the Steel Company is dis- continued." ' Carried. Scott Sexsmith "THAT the Engineer be authorized to call tenders for Arena roof, and that tenders be received up until 12:00 noon on April 24th, 1961." Carried. MacBain Sexsmith "THAT we proceed with our application for Amendment No. 10 as approved by the 1960 Council." Carried. The followinK action was taken in resnect. t.o Items on the ~enda: U_nd_er_ Hea_di_n~ o_f_Re_po_r_ts_of C_o_mmi_~tJ_es: Items I and J were filed· · Under Headin~ of Petitions & Communications: Items 2, 6, 8, 9 were filed, Items 11, 12 were table~, Items 5 and 7 referred to Committee No. 4, Item lO referred to Committee No. 5. Und_e_r !iead_~ngs oJ_UnJi_niJh_ed _Bus_in_es_s: Items 1 and 3 were tabled. 15. Scott Sexsmith ReeVe "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Thursday, April 6th, 1961, 4:00 p.m. or unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried, Clerk · ' 't]|; Minutes A R~!gu]ar Meeting of C'ouncil was held on April 6th, commontin% at 7:00 p.m. E. E. Mi~cheison Reeve J. ~T. Allan Depu:y-P. eeve S. Cotf laid Councillor A. A. MacBain Councillor W. G. Scott Councillor G. A. Sexsmith Councillor 1. Allan Cotfield 1961 "i'HAT the minutes of the meeting held >~rch 27th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. C, Marc eau .l,i.c.onSe. License ~Ot_ Grante. d Ilelicoptsr At this point in the meeting, the presentation of various safe-driving awards was made to certain Ternship truck drivers, with accident-free records. Reeve Mitchelson presented awards to the following employees: Michael Bogdanovic - 4 year award, Stanley Klipich - 3 year award, Durward Everett - 2 year award. Individual mmnbers of Council then presented awards to the following drivers with one year of accident-free driving: Michael Wagner, George Staley, Richard Nicholson, Wm. Ellison, Alphonsus McKirmon, Hubert Weaver. 'l%e recipients of the awards were highly commended by the members of Council for their excellent records. Mr. C. Marceau of Willoughby Township addressed the Council in respect to his application for a Hawker & Pedlar License to sell iron railings, fire escapes, etc. from door- to-door in Stamford. After discussion on the matter, during which time Council's policy of not granting Hawker & Pedlar Licenses for door-to-door selling was explained. to Mr. Marceau, the fol]owing resolution was passed: 2. Corfield Scott "THAT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar License from C. Marccan, Beck Road, Willoughby, be not ~ranted." Carried. Mr. H. E. Toomath of 2671 Stanley Avenue was present at the meeting and acted as spokesman for a group of approximately ]8/residents who had signed a petition objecting to the opera- tion of a helicopter on premises located at the south-east corner of Portage Road and Dunn Street. He explained that ~heir main reasons for objection was the dust and noise caused by the helicopter, and also the fact that the operation creates a hazard for children in view of the fact that the base is not fensad in. The Clerk explained that according to the Zoning By-law the only area which would seem to allow an operation of this kind would be in an Agricultural (1) area, and that the location objected to was in a Commercial (2) area, and therefore th9 operation could be prohibited on this basis. The Clerk also advised tha~ he had received a letter from ~ro Louis Bolus, the Helicopter Base Cont'd Watermain Petitions John DiRbv License to Mr. DiRbv. Payment of Accounts owner of the property, and Mr. Bolus had ordered that Mr. Ostrander of Western Helicopters move to a new location in the City of Niagara Falls. A letter had also been received from Mr. Ostrander verifying that he had moved to the City of Niagara Falls. Mr. Ostrander was also present at the meeting and spoke on the matter. As a result of the letters received, the matter was ordered Filed. A delegation of residents was present at the meeting in respect to petitions for watermains on Thorold Stone Road and Garner Road. Representatives were present in favour of the petition and opposing the petition. The Clerk then read his report compiled on the matter which indicated that the petition for the watermain on Garner Road had been sufficiently signed both in respect to the number of owners and in respect to the provision concerning one-half of the value of the lots liable to be assessed. In the case of Thorold Stone Road, the peti- tion was not sufficiently signed in respect to the assessed value of the land. He also explained why certain signatures had not been accepted. Mr. Robert Green, the spokesman for the delegation in favour of the petition, replied to the Report and said the petition was submitted to be considered as one petition, and not as two separate petitions. He also questioned the names of owners which had not been accepted. Mr. Green also produced a sample of the water the residents were using, for the inspection of Council. Messrs. Keith and Harold McLeod were present at the meeting in opposition to the petition, and advised that they were not against the water service, but that they both owned large frontages and the resulting charges would be too costly for them to pay. After consideration and dis- cussion by members of Council it was decided that the matter would be tabled for further consideration by Council. Mr. John Digby was present at the meeting in respect to his application for a Hawker & Pedlar License to sell soft drink beverages to householders in Stamford Township. Mr. Digby. advised that he would not be operating from his home at 1584 Beechwood Road but from a building at the corner of Drummond Road and William Street speaking on the matter, ditions relative to the Mr. Digby that he would or canvass by phone, or revoked. The following which was in a Commercial zone. In Councillor MacBain outlined the con- granting of a license, and informed not be allowed to go from door-to-door his license would be immediately resolution was then passed: 3. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated April 5th, 1961 concerning the applica- tion for a Hawker & Pedlar License from J. A. Digby, and a license be granted to Mr. Digby on the conditions outlined in the Committee's report." Carried. 4. MacBain Allan "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated April 6th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending March 31st, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ......... $124,662.32, Roads ........... $8,849.38, Relief .......... $1,333.68." Carried. Licenses Street Lighting ProRramme Volunteer Fireman Grant. Housing Conference 27 Lots in Reg.Plan 189. Solos. & Indian VillaRe. Daylight Saving Time MacBain Allan Allan MacBain Allan Corfield Allan Cotfield MacBain Cotfield MacBain Allan Scott Allan "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated April 6th, 1961 and authorize the issue of Municipal Licenses to the applicants in- cluded in the report." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 3 dated ~rch 30th concerning the street lighting programme for 1961, and that the recommendations made by the Committee be approved." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 3 dated March 30th, 1961 in respect to the special grant for a volunteer fireman, and that the recommendations made in the report concerning the payment of the grant, and future payments, be approved." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 3 dated March 30th, concerning the Ninth Annual Ontario Housing Conference, and the recommendation contained in the R~port be approved." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Conmlittee No. 2 dated April 6th, conce.rning the proposed pur- chase of 27 lots in Reg. Plan 189 by J. A. Climenhage Development Ltd. and approve of the requirements to be incorporated into an agreement which would have to be entered into, as"recommended by the Committee, being an amendment of the previous report dated March 22nd." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated April 6th, 1961 concerning the com- plaint of Mr. & Mrs. Solos. about the opera- tion of the Indian Village at Falls View, and the recommendation of the Committee be Carried· "THAT Daylight Saving Time be observed in the Township of Stamford from April 30th to October 29th, in the year 1961; clocks to be turned forward one hour at 12:01 a.m. on April 30th." Carried. Township Parks. Railway Siding at Whirlpool Road. Auditor's Reports Printed. N.Y.C. Tank. Light Poles- Plan 214 Transfers re: Road expenditures Cub Grou~ 6. 7. Scott Allan Cotfield Allan Corfield MacBain Allan Scott Allan Scott Cotfield Sexsmith Scott SeMsmith "THAT the Clerk be authorized to advertise the usual notice in respect to the use of Township parks in the Press. Requests for use of same to be in the hands of the Clerk by May 13th." Carried. "THAT Council authorize the Bethlehem Steel Company inc. to have the Canadian National Railway construct, maintain, and operate a Railway siding across Whirlpool Road in the approximate location of the former Hydro siding just south of Churches Lane." Carried. "THAT the Clerk be authorized to have the required number of 1961 Auditor's Reports printed.'~ Carried. "THAT the plan submitted by the New York Central System dated March 3rd, 1961 for a 20,000 gal. Diesel Fuel Storage Tank at the Montrose yard be approved and the Railway be notified accordingly." Carried. "THAT pursuant to the request of River Realty Development Ltd. that the Stamford Public Utilities Commission be requested to install concrete poles for street lighting throughout Registered Plan ~ 214. This request is made on the understanding that sufficient funds are on hand to pay for the cost of the con- crete poles and their erection., Carried. "THAT the Department of Highways be requested to transfer an allotment of $14,000.00 from New Machinery to Road Maintenance, and an allotment of $8,000.00 from NewMachinery to Road Constructions and an allotment of $3,800.00 from Bridge Construction to Road Constrnction within the T~nship's 1960 Normal Road Expenditure By-law ~ 2488." Carried. "THAT Council grant permission to Our Saviour Lutheran Church #20th Niagara Cub Group permission to use the Kalar Road Park for an overnight camp si~e on June 9th, 10=h and Carried, Insurance ARents Council of WOmen. Summer Work. Sexsmith Allan 20. MacBain Cotfield 21. Allan Cotfield 22. Cotfield Scott "THAT the Stamford Public Utilities Commission be granted permission to string a banner across Drummond Road in front of the Union Centre from April 21st to May 8th inclusive, in connection with the Joint Electrical Show. Carried. "THAT our Clerk be authorized to reply to the letter of March 30, 1961, from the Clerk-Treasurer of the County of Welland, and supply him with a list of insurance agents in Stamford, being the same list used in the distribution of our own insurance." Carried. "THAT Council renew its affiliation in the Local Council of Women for the year 1961, as requested in their letter of February 5th, 1961." Carried. "THAT the Engineer be authorized to employ men for extra summer work from unemployed men with family obligation, particularly from men who worked on the Winter programme.'! Carried. Midget 23. Scott Sexsmith "THAT the Council of the Township of Stamford extend their congratulations to the Midget Hockey Team for their splen4id win on April 6th, 1961." Carried. Elm Tree SvravinR 24. Cotfield MacBain "THAT since Cedarvale Tree Experts are unable to carry out their contract for spraying of elm trees, that the Contract be awarded to the next lowest Candeter, Hawkeye Tree' Experts." Carried. Items on A~enda. The following action was taken in respectto items on the aRenda. U_nde_r C_he Headi_na _of_Re_poJAs_oi C_o_mmAtcees: ICemF was Tabled, Items J and K were Filed, Item L was referred ~0 Committee No. 4 for consideration. n_de_r Ah_e e_ad_ina af_patA on_s_a_cAmm_u_ni£a£i_on_.: ICam 2 was Tabled, Items 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17 were Filed, Item 5 was referred to Committee No. 5 for consideration. 25. April 6,1961. 19. Present Minutes 1. Allan Corfield "TBAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, April 10th at 7 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adj ourned A Regular Meeting of Council was held on April commencing at 7:00 p.m. Hour: 10:00 P.M. lOth, 1961 E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Sexsmith Scott "THAT the minutes of the meeting held April 6th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Taxi License- ~cKee Taxi Driver- W.KniRht 2. MacBain Corfield 3. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's License from Norman H. McKee be not granted." Carried. "THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's License from William Knight, 2510 Barker St. be approved and license granted." Culvert Installa- tion. Zoning Carried. Corfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of Committee ~4 dated April 7th in respect to the regulating of installation of entrance culverts for driveways and that a by-law be prepared in this connection as recommended by the Committee." Carried. Mr. Cecil Robichaud of 2070 Harold Street aCtended the meeting in respect to securing a building permit under the new regulations which would allow him to build a garage closer to his lot line than the 4 feet presently in effect. The Clerk explained that the regulations referred to were incorporated in a coneolidaCed zoning by-law the Township had passed.in the Fall which had been submitted to the Ontario Municipal Board for a hearing. He explained that there were new principles of plan- ,!~.' ning outlined in the by-law and the Department of Plannin & Development were having.difficulty in processing it, whic~ . , Assessors' ~! ~ +, Convention h.~ Welfare Conference Urban & Rural Asset. By-law No. 2613. Insurance R. Bunt. By-law No. 2614. By- law No. 2615. I::'!'' 't~ , By-law No. ! .'::~ {...:{ 2616. ..3 .- must do before the Board can hold a hearing. The Reeve and Clerk advised that the Township was also very anxious to have the matter taken care of, and that the Department would be contacted to see if the hearing could be speeded up. 5. Scott Sexsmith "THAT the Chief Assessor, Mn B. R. Prior, and the Deputy-Chief Assessor, Mr. R. H. Beach, be authorized to attend the Con- vention of the Assoc. of Assessing Officers of Ontario to be held in Hamilton - May 8th, 9th, and 10th." Carried. 6. Allan Scott "THAT the Welfare employees he authorized to attend the annual One day Welfare Conference to be held in Welland on Wednesday, April 26th. Carried. 7. Cotfield Allan "THAT Council authorize members of Council and Officials to attend Ontario Association of Urban & Rural Municipalities at Prudhommes April 28th & 29th." Carried. 8. MacBain Allan 9. MacBain Sexsmith 10. MacBain Cotfield 11. MacBain Allan 12.. Allan Scott "BY-LAW No. 2613, 1961. A By-law to author- ize the execution of an Agreement dated the 27th March, 1961, between the Corporation of the Township of Stamford and Roger Hunt, carrying on business as Hunt's Greater Niagara Ambulance Service." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "THAT we approve of the insurance coverage arranged by Roger Hunt for his ambulance units in the amount of $500,000.00 for Liability and property damage." Carried. "BY-LAW No. 2614, 1961. A By-law to acquire a site for a sewage treatment plant and to authorize the procuring of an engineering report relating tO the proposed sewage treat- ment plant." Read a first.and second time. "BY-LAW No. 2615, 1961. A By-law to strike uncollectible taxes from the Tax Roll." Read a first~ second and third time and passed, "BY-LAW No. 2616, 1961. A By-law to set up a Transportation Commission Jointly With the Township of Stamford and the City of NiaSara Falls." Read a first, second and third time and passed. Items on AEenda Adjourn Committee Welfare reci~ents workinK Water & Rydro Audit School d~e~icits Local EmD~ovementa Apt.10,1961 The following action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda: Under the heading of Petitions and CommunicationE: Items 1, 2 and 5 were filed Under the headin~ o_f_Unfinished Business: Items 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 -were Filed. 13. Cotfield Allan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday at 9:30 a.m." Carried. After adjournment of the above meeting, the Council met in Committee and considered the following items: -' 1. The possibility of having welfare recipients work for the amount of welfare received. After considerable discussion, the following resolution was presented and passed: 14. MacBain Cotfield "THAT for 1961 that no action be taken to enforce welfare recipients to work an equivalent number of hours to the amount of welfare received." Carried. Council then met with Mr. D. E. Taylor, the Township Auditor, and Mr. H. E. Brownhill, representing the Stamford Public Utilities Commission. The Audit report for Water and Hydro for the year ending December 31st, 1960 was reviewed with the Auditor and complete explanation was provided in respect to surplus funds which have been earned and accumulated by the Public Utilities Commission in their Hydro and Water Departments. The report concerning surplus funds was accepted as satisfactory and the Auditor and Mr. Brownhill were requested to submit a brief letter to Council explaining the surplus funds in the two accounts. Mr. Brownhill then retired from the meeting. The Auditor reviewed the highlights in respect to his audit of other Township accounts included in his Report. Some discussion took place in respect to the Separate School deficits,..,. It Was pointed out that Council has no Jurisdiction in respect to school matters or deficits that might occur from school operations. These matters are the responsibility of the School Boards, and for this reason itms decided not to take any further action in respect to the Separate School deficits and the reports from the Auditor and Solicitor in respect to the matter were ordered filed. The Engineer and Clerk were requested to prepare a report in respect to local improvements petitioned for in the year 1961. The reports will be uonsidered by Council in committee at the first opportunity. · I The meetinS then adjourned. Reeve 0 · Prese.n~ Members. Roads Storehouse Parks Salvage Yards. Pavements The Annual Spring Road Inspection of Council was held on Saturday, April 15th, 1961. commencing at 9:30 a.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Members of Council along with the Field Supervisor, the Chie~ Draftsman, the Road Foreman and the Engineer met at the Township Hall at 9:30 a.m. and proceeded from this point on the Annual Spring Road Inspection. On this inspection, the Council covered all those roads upon which construction work is anticipated this coming summer. The roads covered are as follows: North St., Morrison St., George St,, Sinnicks Ave., St. Peter Avenue, St. James Ave., Dorchester Rd., Garner Rd., Beechwood Rd., Kalar Rd., Upper's Lane, Nichols Lane, Kalar Rd. south of Lundy's Lane, Dorchester Rd. south of Lundy's Lane and Dunn Street. The Committee also arranged an inspection of the Township vehicles and facilities at the Township Storehouse for members of Council.. The Works Superintendent, the Manager of Stores, and the various foremen were in attendance to explain the func- tion of the various equipment operated by the Works Department. On the tour, Council also observed the winter works crews in operation at the M. F. Ker Park, Lundy's Lane Cemetery, the Kalar Road Park and the Gustavus Munro Park. An inspection was ~lso made of the proposed property to be purchased within Twp. Lot 72 and the property was examined from Springdale Ave. to Colborne St. and St. John Street. Council also observed the con- dition of our two cemeteries, Presbyterian Cemetery and the Lundy's Lane Cemetery. Council also drove past the two salvage yards which are in the Township, being Reid's on Kalar Road and Greenspan's on Beaverdams Road. They also noticed the condition of the inter- section at Kalar Road and Beaverdams Road. Council examined existing pavements, which were constructed on Dorchester Road in 1960 and constructed on Dunn Street in 1958, then proceeded down Stanley Avenue and examined-the site of the J. N. Allan Park, in order to consider a proposal of extend- ing this park easterly, with the purchase of additional land. Council also observed work now taking place ~t the Township Dump area and the' Engineer explained that the f~ontage along Montrose Road in front of the dump will be cleaned up this year to make it more in line with the industrial property across the road, Adjourn. Council then adjourned to a luncheon at Uncle Sam's Hotel, which was held with officials of the Township and the supervisory staff of the Works and Engineering Departments. ':!i ! !!'~- Meetins Adjourned. .our:,, P.M. presen~ Minutes Mrs. Nalezinski License George S . Welsh Mr. A. . Rocco, -French Television Letter to Committee A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, April 17th, 1961, commencing at 7:30 p.m. 1. Allan MacBain E. E. Mitchelson Reeve J. N. Allan Deputy-Reeve A. A. MacBain Councillor W. G. Scott Councillor G. A. Sexsmith Councillor "THAT the minntes of the meeting held April 10th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carr::-ed. Mrs. Lillian Nalezinski of 2263 Montrose 2oad was present st the meeting in respect to her application for a Hawker & Pedlar License to sell "Studio Girl Cosmetics" in the Township. Mrs,.. Nalezinski explained that she would not be going from door to oor, but the sales would be made on a referral basis and~ through the matter, the following resolution was passed: 2. Scott Sexsmith "THAT the application for Hawker & Pedlar License be referred to Committee No. 2 for report." Carried. Mr. George S. Welsh of 2491 Erwin Crescent was present at the meeting in respect to his application for a Hawker & Pedlar License to sell a "Nutri-bio' food supplement in the Township. The Clerk explained that Hawker & Pedlar Licenses had been granted earlier in the year to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Salisbury to sell the same product, In addressing Council, Mr. Welsh advised that the product would be sold on a referral basis through his friends. He also stated that the product was selling very well in the United States and was just starting to be known in Canada. After discussion on the matter by members of Council, it was decided to table the application until a full Council was present. Mr. A. R0cco was present at the meeting in respect to his application for a Billlard Room at 3156 Drummond Road. The Clerk informed Mr. Roeco that the matter was being held up until a report was received from the Building Inspector regarding park- ing facilities. Mr. L. Z. Fulham of 1697 Ferry Street addressed the Council in respect to the letter submitted to Council by the CTVF Committee of French Television of the Niagara Peninsula, and · explained that his group were seeking Council's endorsation of their request to the CBC to provide a relay station which would relay French language broadcasts to the Niagara Peninsula. Mr. . Fulham explained that the Committee did not ask for financial .1 backing, and also advised that the broadcasts would be on a new channel which would not interfere with the present television programming. After consideratien of the matter by council, the following resolution was passed: 3. MacBain Sexsmith "THAT our Clerk be authorized to prepare and forward the letter requested by the C.T.V,F. Peninsule du, Niagara, with regard to a relay station." Carried. Accounts, Taxi Licenses Building Permits Assistant to Bldg. Inspector. H~drants Harold Brown Sheep Loss Sidewalk Repairs. 4. MacBain Allan 5. MacBain Allan 6. Scott Sexsmith 7. Sexsmith Scott 8. Sexsmith Scott 9. MacBain Sexsmith 10, Scott Sexsmith "THAT-we accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated April 17th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending April 15th, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ............. . $199,469.60, Roads . ............... 4,971.67, Relief ............... 5,858.19." Carried. "THAT the applications for Taxicab Driver's Licenses from Thomas Rondinelli, 10 Water St., Chippawa, and Douglas Allan, 548 Third Ave., and an application for a Sightseeing Driver's License from George Miljevich, 1093 Stamford St. be approved and licenses granted." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Building Inspector for Building Permits issued in the month of March, 1961 in the amount of $581,400.00." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated April 13th, 1961 in respect to their recommendations in connection with the hiring of a temporary assistant to the Building Inspector." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated April 13th, 1961 in respect to their recommendation for the placing of two hydrants in the Falls Vi~q Area." Carried. "THAT our Solicitor be instructed not to take any action against A. Maraldo with respect to the sheep loss suffered by Mr. Harold Brown in view of the difficulty in this {nstance of proving that Mr. Maraldo's dog. killed the sheep in question," Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated April 13th, 1961 in respect to the list of sidewalk repairs as submitted, and that the Engineering Dept. be authorized to proceed with this work aC the earliest convenience," Carried, Hydro 11. Scott ~ Sexsmith Climenhage 12. MacBain Agreement Allan Sewer 13. Allan Rental MacBain Community Planning Assoc. 14. MacBain Scott Ont.Arenas 15. Scott Convention Sexsmith By-law No. 16. Scott 2617,1961. SeXsmith By-law No. 17. MacBain 2618,1961. Sexsmith "THAT the Clerk be authorized to negotiate with the Hydro-Electric Power Connnission of Ontario in respect to the following matters: 1. Offer an amount of $1,000. for the t~ian- gular parcel of property comprised of approxi- mately 1.4 acres owned by the Uydro-Klectric Power Commission of Ontarjo, adjacent to the proposed park site the T~,n~shi~ propose to pur- chase, immediately south of the Orchard Park Subdivision. 2. Arrange for securing accesses across tbe Hydro right-of-way to provide entrances to the park from St. John Street and Colborne St." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2" dated April 17th, 1961 and their recommenda- tions made in respect to the substitution of item 1. of their previous report dated April 6th in respect to the Agreement to be entered into with J. ~. Climenhage for the 27 lots he proposes to purchase within Reg. Plan 189." Carried. "THAT the Reeve and. Clerl~ be authorized to execute a Sewer Rental Agreement on behalf of the Township with Peter Warlo, dated April 10th, 1961, respecting sewer services to his property .on High Street, at an annual cost of $5.75 for a period of 15 years, the first of such charges to commence May 1st, 1962.'! Carried. "THAT we ren~q our membership in the Community Planning Association of Canada at a cost of $5.00." Carried. "THAT the two Council representatives on the Arena Board be authorized to attend the Ontario Arenas Association Inc. Convention in North Bay on June 2, 3 and 4th." Carried. "BY-LAW No. 2617, 1961. A By-law regulating the installation of entrance culverts." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2618, 1961. A By-law to authorize the presentation of moving pictures, theatre performances, Concerts and lectures, on the Lord's Day within the Municipality of the Township of Stamford." Read a first, second and third time and passed. Items On A~enda A d,i ourn, The following action was taken in respect to items on the ARenda, Under the headi~g_ol ~e~orts of Co_mmittees: Item N was Filed. Under the ~e~di_n~ of Petitions & Communications: 15 were Filed. Items 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13~ 14, Items 8, 11 were Tabled. April 17,1961. 18. Allan MacBain Reeve A Regular Meeting of the Council was held on Monday, April 1961 commentinK at 7:30 p.m. "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour: P.M. 24th, Present E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Minutes 1. Cotfield 'Sexsmith "THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 17th and the Road Inspection Meeting of April 15th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Big Sister Assoc. .O. unninR ,, . .. ,. Mrs. Robert Burns was present at the meeting on behalf of the Big Sister Association, and their request to CounCil for a grant to assist their group to continue its work with ~irls in the Greater Niagara area. In summarizing the work of her Assoc- iation during the past year, Mrs, Burns stated that 570 interviews had been given as compared tO 386 for the previous year, an indi- cation that the number of cases was increasing ovdr the years. She also presented the Treasurer's report which indicated a total amount of $1,886.00 raised~with payments of $1,481.00. The Reeve expressed Councilws appreciation to Mrs. Burns for her presenta- tion and she was advised that the matter would be referred to Committee No. 2 of Council for consideration. Mr. G. H. Bates was present at the meeting on behalf of his client, Mr. C. J. Monroe, in respect to Mr. Monroe*s appli- cation for an amendment to the Official Plan from 'Commercial (1) to Tourist Commercial to permit the erection of a service station on property owned by him at the south-east corner of Thorold Stone Road and Dorchester Road, by the Gunning 0il Company. The Clerk i Monroe & Gunning Cont'd Applica- tion approved Welsh License License Not Granted Billlard -T.Rocco Keighan , 0.M.B. HearinR. read the Planning Board~s report on the matter which indicated that the Board had Dot recommended the application for the approval of Council, and wbicb set out the Board's reasons for the{r recommendation, including a survey map wbich ~ndicated that the majority of residents in the ares were opposed to the service station. ~n speaking on the matter, Mr. hates replied to the Board's objections, particularly in respect to the criteria used to determine the number of sen~ice stat~[o~s which should be allowed for the area and the objection that the orea was not sewered. He slso presented a counter-petition to the survey taken by the Dlanning Board which indicated that ~]] but two persons in the area were in favour of the service station. In addressing Council, Mr. Monroe criticized the manner in whSch the survey had been taken by tbe Board~ and implied that :t had not been impartially taken. He also informed Council of a dis- cussion he had had with the Planning Director which lea him to believe that there would not be any great difficulty in having the area re-zoned. Discussion then took place by members of Council who presented their views on the matter. At the epd of the discussion, Reeve Mitchelson requested the Deputy-Zceve to take the Reeve's chair, and he then expressed his thou%hts on the matter to Council. After speaking, he again resumed the !eeve's chair. The following resolution was then presented on the matter: 2. Potter Allan "THAT Gunning Oil application be approved to establish a Service Station on property formerly owned by Jack Monroe, and a by-law be pre- pared to change the land from Neighbourhood Commercial to Tourist Commercial." In Favour: Allan, Cotfield, MacBain, Potter, Sexsmith. O_p~o_se_d: Mitchelson. Carried. Mr. George Welsh was again present at the meeting in respect to his application for a Hawker & Pedlar License to sell a Nutri- his food supplement in the Township. During the discussion on the matter, Mr. Welsh pledged that he would not go from door to door to sell the product. The following resolution was then submitted on the matter: 3. Potter Corfield 4. Cotfield Potter "THAT the application for a Hawker and Pedlar License submitted by George S. Welsh be approved on the same conditions as the license issued to Rose and Robert Salisbury as approved by Council Feb. 27th, 1961." ,~. I_n_Fa_vo_u~: Cotfield, Potter, Sexsmith, "' O_p~o_se_d: Mitchelson, Allan, MacBain Lost. "THAT the application of Mr. Tony Rocco be approved for Billlard License at 3156 Drummond Ro . ad" Carried. Mr'. R. F. Keighan was present at the meeting and asked Council when the hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board would take place in respect to the new Township Zoning By-law and in Keighan - O.M.B. Hearing Cont'd ]lelstrom Amendment particular the amending by-law for the Poohack property on Drummond Road. The Clerk explained that Council had passed a comprehensive zoning by-law which implemented the Official Plan and that the Official Plan and Zoning By-law included some new procedures in respect to planning. It had been necessary for the Official Plan to be amended and the amendment had been for- warded to the Department of Municipal Affairs and had nOW been appr0vi in part. (Amendment No. 9 was approved, with certain deletions, as of April 6th). As a result of the approval, the Ontario Municipal Board was now in a position to hear the several zonin% by-laws and since there was considerable interest in the matter> the Clerk had asked the Board to arrange for a Hearing, which jt is hoped will be held in June. The Clerk was also directed to call the Board to see if the matter could be speeded up. Mr. Wm. S. Helstrom was present at the meeting in respect his application for an amendment to the Official Plan from Agricul- tural(I) to Commercial to permit the operation of a souvenir and refreshment stand on property owned by him on Montrose Road. The report from the Planning Board on the matter had recommended the application for the approval of Council. The following resolution was then submitted in this connection. Amendment No. 11. Licenses 5. Corfield Allan 6. Allan Potter "THAT the Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sig~ the application for approval of Amendment No. 11 to the Official Plan of the Niagara Falls & Suburban Planning Area, to include the Harris and Helstrom properties." In Favour: Allan, Corfield, Potter, Sexsmith. O_p~o_se_d: Mitchelson, MacBain. Carried. "THAT the report of the Clerk dated April 196] in respect to Munidipal Licenses be accepted and the licenses issupd." 24th, Carried. Allen Truck 7. Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the tender of Allen Truck Equipment Ltd. for the supply Of a 3/4 ton pick-up truck for the price of $2,044.80 being the lowest local tender for tender 'B." Victoria Motors Truck. Councillor Scott Carried. e Corfield Sexsmith "TItAT Victoria Motors Ltd, be awarded the tenders for the supply of a 3'/4 ton truck for the lump sum price of $2,140~00, being the lowest local tender for tender "A". Carried At this Juncture in the meeting, Councillor W. G. Scott took his seat at the Council Table. Ridgeray 9. Cotfield Wj Equipment Sexsmith "THAT we accept the tender of Ridgeway Farm , ' ' -Tractor Equipment for the supply of one Industrial' u Tractor for the bid price of $3,700.00~ being · q ~he lowee~ tender." ~ ' Parent Roofing Ontario Traffic Conference Weed Control Weed Inspector Items Completing of A~enda Picture for Stamford 10. Potter Sexsmith "T}~T we accept the tender o~ C. Parent Roofing, 2073 Dorchester ~d. ~or the Mcmorin] Arena, ]item 1. roofing $3,3~5.00 and item 3. painting of trusses $780.00. Carried. 11. Corfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report presented bv Com- mittee No. 4 dated April 20th, 1961 in respect to the Ontario Traffic Conference held in Windsor recently.;' Carried. 12. Allan MacBain "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 3 dated April 24th, 1961 in respect to the, subject of Weed Control in ]96] and the recommendations outlined therein in respect to the Weed Inspector's services." In Favour: Mitchelson, Allan, MacBain. ~pEo_se_d: Corfield, Potter, Scott, Sexsmith. Lost. 13. Corfield Potter "THAT the Clerk advertise for a man for Weed Inspector for 1961 under the same rate of pay and conditions as presented by No. 3 Con~ittee." In Favour: Allan, Cotfield, Potter, Scott, Sexsmith. O_p~o_se_d: Mitchelson, MacBain. Carried. The following action was taken with respect to items on the Agenda. Under the headinE ~f_Re_p~rts of Committees: Items D, E, and E-1. were Tabled. U._njeE t_h he_ad_ina ~f_D e_p~tat!oasI Item 3 was referred to Committee No. 2. The time did not permit Council to complete the Agenda and the following resolution was submitted and passed, to permit the completion of the Agenda at another meeting, 14. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. on April 26th." Carried. After adjournment, Council inspected the large coloured photograph of the American and Canadian Falls prepared by N. E. Slingerland which is to be presented to the Borough of Stamfords England~ on the occasion of the celebration of their 500th Anniversary of the ~ran~ing to the Town of its Charter and Picture Cont 'd Corporation by King Edward IV. The picture was approved by members of Council and the Clerk was instructed to for~ard it to England and suggest to the Stamford authorities that it be framed in a manner that would match their colour and decorative scheme-and hang it in their Municipal building. The charges for the framing and a suitable plaque to be borne by our Municipality. Instructions were also issued that the photographer be congrat- ulated for the excellent picture he had produced. Reeve Meeting Adjourned. Hour: P.M. Present A Meeting of Council was held on Wednesday, April 26th, 1961 coEEnencing at 7:30 p.m. Purpose Fireme__n E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Traffic Training Course The meeting was called for the purpose of completing the Council Agenda of April 24th. 1~ Allan Potter "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 3 dated April 24th, 1961 in respect to the employment of additional'permanent firemen and the recommendations made concerning this matter." Carried. Roadway McMickinK 2. Gotfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated April 24th, 1961 in respect to the Traffic Training Course to be held at Huron College, University of Western Ontario from May 28th to June 9th, 1961, and approve the recommendation made that a senior member of the Engineering Department be authorized to take the course." Carried..' 3. Cotfield Allan "THAT the request of J. Badowski, 951 St.Andrew Avenue for the construction of a road-way on the Wdst side of McMicking Street be referred ~o the Engineer for consideration." Carried. Auto Fleet policy · TwD .Lt. 72 1.4 Acres within Twp.Lt .72 Welfare Convention . ComPlaints Liefl s~bdiv. 4. Scott MacBain "THAT Collins & Elsley Insurance Agencies be advised to increase the Liability Insurance on the Township Auto Fleet Policy to a cov- erage of $500,000.00 from the $200,000.00 coverage presently carried, in line with the increased limits requested by the Stamford Public Utilities Commission." Carried. 5. Potter Sexsmith "THAT Council accept the offer of the Separate School Board and the conditions in their letter of April 21st, 1961 for a 50 foot access to our proposed park within Twp. Lot 72, and the Clerk forward a letter to the Separate School Board thanking them for their' excellent co-operation." , Carried. 6. Potter Scott "THAT after arrangements have been made to acquire the 1.4 acres from the H.E.P.C. within Twp. Lot No. 72 that the Clerk be authorized to negotiate for a ten foot easement or pur- chase, to the south of Mr. F. A. Branscombe's property." Carried. 7. Potter Allan "'THAT the Chairman of Committee No. 3 and Officials of the Welfare Dept. be authorized to attend the Welfare Officers' Association Convention to be held at Cornwall June 12th, 13th and 14th." Carried. 8. MacBain Cotfield 9. MacBain Cotfield "THAT our Engineering Department be requested to investigate the complaints tnMr. Wheeler's letter of April 24th, and the Clerk's letter of April 18th, and report their findings to Council." Carried. "THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to the Community Planning Branch of the Department of Municipal Affairs in reply to their letter of April 17th, 1961, to the effect that we have received notice from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board that Mr. Frank Liefl does not intend to proceed with the pro- posed subdivision of Part of Township Lot 114." Carried. By-law 2619 10. Allan Potter "BY-LAW No. 2619, 1961. A By-law to amend By-law 2350 as amended." Read a first, second and third time and passed. B y- law 2620. 11. Corfield MacBain "BY-LAW No. 2620, 1961- A By-law to amend By-law 2530 as amended." Read a first, second and third time and passed. Items The following action was taken in respect to items on the A~enda Under t_h~ ~e~di_n~ ~f_Re_po_rts of ~ommitteesl Items I and 0 were Filed. Item N was Tabled. Under the headi_n= of petitions an_d Communic_a~io_n3: Items 2 and 3 were tabled until May 1st. Items 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18 were Filed. Adjourn. 12. Corfield MacBain "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again Monday, May 1st at 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. April 26,1961. Hour A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, May 1st, commencin~ at 7:30 p.m. PeM, 1961 Present Minutes E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor 1. Allan Potter "THAT the minutes of'the meetings held April 24th and 26th, 1961 be adopted- as printed." Carried. Bell Telephone Extension In connection with letters received from Local 536 of the United Electrical Workers Union, and Local 345 of the Internat- ional Chemical Workbrs Union, protesting the proposed Bell Telephone rate increases, Mr. F. S. Barclay of the Bell Telephone Company artended the meetinS to explain the "Extended Area Service Plan" proposed for the area within the next three to four years, at a cost of $2,500,000.00. He stated that surveys taken indi- cated that half of the euetomers would benefit from the increased Bell Telephone Extension Factley Sight- seeing Sign. Heliport Accounts Licenses $iShtsee- SolicitinK service, and although it might not be beneficial to everyone, a service to be provided had to suit the majority of the people. He also mentioned that the extended service would provide an attraction for industries seeking to locate in the area. In closing, he asked Council to study the matter carefully, keeping in mind the welfare of the people of the area. In speaking on the matter, members of Council, in general, felt that the idea itself was very good, but questioned the increased rate structure to be used, in that the residential users using the service the least would be paying, in proportion, a greater share than Com- mercial users who would be benefitting the most. After considera- tion, it was decided to table the matter to permit Councilto study the plan further. Mr. Roy Factlay was present at the meeting in respect to a letter he had written to Council requesting permission to erect a sightseeing tour sign on the Nagy property at the corner of Montrose Road and Lundy's Lane. After a report on the matter was' read from the Building Inspector, Mr. Factlay was advised that Committee No. 4 of Council would meet with him on May 3rd to look into the matter. Mr. Paul Ostrander of Western Helicopters was present at the meeting in respect to a letter and plan submitted to Council out- lining his proposals for the establishment of a licensed hellport. at the south-west corner of Victoria Avenue and River Road, bor- dering on the Niagara Parks Commission property. In speaking on the matter, Mr. Ostrander stated that the proposed site was the only location economically feasible, in this area, and explained his plans for the operation of a hellport and for future expansion in respect to increasing the number of aircraft and longer passen- ger routes. Mr. J. Montgomery of the Chamber of Commerce was also present and spoke on the' matter, indicating interest in the estab- lishment of a hellport at the proposed location. Members of Council discussed the matter and it was decided that it would be considered by Committee No. 2 and that arrangements would be made to have an official of the Department of Transport in attendance. It was also decided to have a r~port from the Solicitor on the matter. 2. MacBain Allan "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated May 1st, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending April 30th, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ... ........ . $187,531.72, Roads ..... ......... 8,706.72, Relief ............. 5,965.06." Carried. 3. MacBain Allan "THAT the report of the Clerk dated May 1st, 1961 in respect to Municipal Licenses be accepted and the licenses issued." Carried. At this point in the meetinS the Solicitor brought to the attention of Council the matter of solicitinS by Sightseeing Drivers and the rates being charSad. It was decided that the matter w~uld be looked into by Committee No. 2. .i MacBain Cot field 6. MacBain Potter Transit 7. MacBain Commis. Cotfield Deficit 1957 8. MacBain AccoRnt. Gotfield Big Sister 9. MacBain Assoc. Allan Grant. Finance lO. MacBain Officer's Potter Conference "THAT we accept the report of the Building Inspector for Building Permits issued in the month of April, 1961 in the amount of $451,850.00." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated May 1st, 1961 in respect to the application for a Hawker & Pedlar License from Mrs. Lillian Nalezinski, and that a license be not granted." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated May let in respect to Blossom Week Festival, and that a grant of $150.00 be made to the Downtown Businessmen's Asset. to assist in securing the R.C.M.P. Band, and, also, that the Township subscribe to a half page ad in the special Programme being prepared in con- nection with the Miss DOminion of Canada Beauty Contest." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated May let in respect to the 1960 Deficit incurred by the Greater Niagara Transit Com- mission and that the Township's share of the deficit in the amount of $3,378.55 be paid." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated May let, 1961 in respect to the ~ccount Receivable in the amount of $399.00 owing since 1957, and that the account be written off as recommended by the Committee." · Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated May let, 1961 in respect to the request for a grant from the Big Sister Association, and that the Association be granted an amount Of $100.00 for the year 1961." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated May 1st, 1961 in respect to the Municipal held in Seattle, Washington from May 218t to 25th, and the Clerk be authorized to attend the Con{erence" Carried. Robert Green.. Mr. Robert Green was present at the meeting and inquired about the petitions for watermain construction in the Garner Road - Thorold Stone Road area, presently under consideration by Council. The Reeve informed Mr. Green that statements showing the estimated costs on a cash basis as well as annual costs extended over a period of 15 years, would be sent to each owner of property in the area involved. Airport 11. Gemmiss. Commonwealth 12. Technical Training Week. Allan 13. Park Extended By-law 14. 2621. By-law ~622. By-law 2623. Aceion MacBain S exsmith "THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to the Chairman of the Niagara District Airport Commission and inform him that we would be satisfied if he received one copy of the Commission's minutes but would prefer to receive the type of report referred to in the last paragraph of the Chairman's letter." Scott MacBain Carried. "THAT this Council proclaim the week of May 29th to June 4th, 1961 "Commonwealth Technical Training Week" in conjunction with the Village of Chippawa and the City of Niagara Falls. The cost to be paid by applicants." Carried. Potter Sexsmith "THAT Council authorize the Clerk to negotiate for 15 acres of land, east of and immediately adjacent to the John N. Allan Park and front- ing on Welland River Boulevard, for park 'purposes." Carried. Cotfield Potter "BY-LAW NO. 2621, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement dated the 15th day of April, 1961, between the Corporation of the Township of Stamford and Eastland Bros. (Niagara) Limited." Read a first, second, and third time and passed. 15. Potter Scott "BY-LAW No. 2622, 1961. A By-law to declare the desirability of undertakin~ certain works as a local in~rovOment under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 16. Allan Cotfield "BY-LAW No. 2623, 1961. A By-law to amend By-law 2530 as amended." Read a first, second and third time and passed. The followinK action was taken in respect to items on the A~enda: U,.ndex t_ha head_inS _of_ne_pu_~_a~_ioas_: Item 1 was Tabled,. Item 2 was referred to Committee No. 4, Item 3 was referred to Committee No. 2. Film ~' % Sight · ,. s, eeiu Adtourn. May 1, 1961. Pres~ M~inuce8 Hawker & Pedlar Licenses Under the headin~ of Petitions & Communications: Item 1 was Filed, Item 2 was Filed, Item 3 was Tabled and will be referred to the Joint Committee on Higher Education and the Stamford District Board of Education. Item 4 was Filed. Under the headig/] of Unfinished Business: Item 1 was referred to Committee No. 2. Other Items on the Agenda: 1. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting the Township to sponsor the cost of a copy of the film "Location Niagara" was referred to a meeting of No. 2 Committee with the two Council representatives on the Tourist Co~Enittee. 2. A letter from C. Rheault and L. Elliott in respect to the operation of a sight-seeing stand on Roberrs Street was referred to Committee No. 4 for consideration. 17. Allan Scott "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, May 8th at 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour P.M. Reeve Regular Meeting of the Council was held on Monday, May 8th, commentinK at 7,:30 p.m. e Clerk 1961 1, Cotfield MacBain E. E. MiCchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield 'A. A.'MacBain H. R. Potter W. G, Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve, Councillor Councillor COuncillor Councillor Councillor.- "THAT the minutes of the meetin~ held May 1st, · 1961'be adopted as printed." Carried. The following persons were present at the meetin8 and addressed Council in respect to applications for Hawker & Pedlar Licenses: 1. Mrs. Bernice Mowat, 2091 Collins Crescent, Demonstrator for Tupperware Home Parties lno. Mrs. MowaC stated she did not So Hawker & pedlars C~ont'd Licenses Bell Tele- phone Co. Joint Meeting, A.MacDonald from door to door, but that the product was sold through home demonstration parties given by her friends.~ She advised that she had been doing this work for the past 2. Mrs. J. W. Dell, 2083 Dixon Street, Agent for Avon Cosmetics. Mrs. Dell advised that occasionally she did go from door to door but most of her sales were made by phone calls and through her friends and relatives. She advised she had been doing this work for the past 2 months. 3. Mrs. Olive Boyd, 2303 Ker Street, Agent for Avon Cosmetics. Mrs. Boyd advised that she did not do much door to door selling, and she advised she had been in this business for the past 4 years. 4. Mr. Edward Novak, 2146 Kalar Road, Agent for Fuller Brush Co. Mr. Novak advised that his Company had a license in the City of Niagara Falls and he thought this covered Stamford as well. He stated he had been in the business for the past year and 3 months. 5. Mr. Ralph· Solinger, 898 David Avenue, Agent for Fuller Brush', Co. Mr. Solinger advised that he thought his Company had Daken care of a license for him. He also stated he had been in business for the past 6 years. Following discussion on the matter by Council, the following resolution was passed: 2. Scott MacBain "THAT all the applications for Hawker & Pedlar Licenses be referred to Committee No. 2 for report." ' Carried. Mr. Mustard, the new Manager of the Bell Telephone Company was present at the meeting in respect to the proposed "Extended Area Service Plan" and gave a further explanation of the rate structure which would be used. He explained that any higher increase for the commercial users than that proposed, would make the business dine rate prohibitive, especially for small busin- esses,,since the proposed rate for business was already 30% higher, compared to residential line increases of 12% and 14%. He also outlined the following points to be considered in the matter: 1. The increased rate would not take effect for approximately 4 yrs. 2. Employment in the area would he created by the construction of buildings and additions... 3. The Plan would be a factor to attracting industry to the area. In discussin~ the matter, some members of Council stated that they felt that the plan had not been advertised enough to acquaint the people of the area with the facts as explained to Council. The following resolution was then submitted and passed: 3. Cotfield 'MacBain "THAT a ]oint meeting be arranSed between this Council and Niagara Falls to take the question 'of the proposition presented by the Bell Telephone Co. up ]ointly."' ~,'."' Carried. Mr. A. MacDonald of 3785 MulhernAvenue was present at the meetin~ in respect to an inspection made by Township Officials of a chickon house on his property, and subsequent direction from the Township Clerk that this operation was contrary to the Township A .MacDonald Coot ' d p.Ostrander Policy. H.Barnett Committee Report. Licenses. Elliott & Rheault Trench Inspector Zoning By-law, since he was located in a Residential (2) area. In discussing the matter, Council asked Mr. MacDonald for his co-operation in getting rid of the chickens, and improving the appearance of the shed. Mr. Paul Ostrander was present at the meeting in respect to the proposed establishment of a hellport at the west side of Victoria Avenue near the Niagara Boulevard. A report in this connection from Committee No. 2 was then read, which outlined the recommended policy for the establishment of hellports, and the steps Mr. Ostrander would have to take in the matter. 4. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated May 8th, in respect to their recommended policy for the establishment of hellports within the Township." Carried. Mr. H. S. Barnett of 1893 Britannia Crescent was present at the meeting in respect to a letter submitted to Council about cer- tain conditions in the Britannia Estates Subdivision. A report of Committee No. 4 was then read wherein it was recommended that a "dead end street" sign be placed on the street, and the street name sign be re-located. In respect to the matter of screen planting of trees, Mr. Barnett was requested to submit confirmation of an agreement which he stated was on file in the office of Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation, and which allegedly outlined con- ditions for screen planting in Rag. Plan 219. 5. Cotfield Scott "THAT we accept the report of committee No. 4 dated May 5th, 1961 in respect to their recom- mendations about the pla~ing of a "Dead-end Street" sign on Britannia Crescent and the location of the street name sig~ to the south side of the street." Carried, 6. MacBain Potter "TPAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated May 8th, 1961 in respect to Municip~! Licenses, and the licenses be issued." Carried, 7. Cotfield Scott "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated May 5Ch in respect to their. recommenda- tions on the request of L. H. Eiliott and C. Rheault to establish a sightseeing ~Cand on Roberrs Street." Carried, 8. Potter Scott "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated May 3~d, 1961 in+respect to the Trench Excavators Protection Act, and that the Town- ship Eniineer be appointed Trench Inspector and the Works Superintendent be appointed Assistant Trench inspector." Carried. Meat Store 1264 Stam- ford St. purchase of Fnm Salvage Yards & Garages Namac Co. Bond. Park Land , 9, Allan Potter 10. MacBain Allan 11. MacBain Potter 12. Allan MacBain 13. Potter S exsmith Park 14. Potter ~ MacBain 8pence St. 15. Scott Beauty Shod Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of the lk~p. Clerk dated May 8th, 1961 in respect to the pro- posed establishment of a Retail Meat Store at 1264 Stamford Street, and the matter be referred to the Twp. Solicitor and the Planning Director for reports on the matter." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated May 8th wherein they recommend that a grant in the amount of $175.00 be made to the Tourist Committee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce to assist in the purchase of the film "Location Niagara". Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated May 8th, 1961 in respect to their recom- mended action in the matter of Salvage Yards, unsightly garage premises, and the licensing thereof." Carried. "THAT we approve of'the reduction of the Canadian Surety Company Bond ~843319 in the name of Namac Construction Company Limited from .$21,520.45 to $9,000.00, since part of the service costs have been paid in cash for Kegis- tered Plan No. 210." Carried. "THAT we accept the offer of Mr. Frank Brans- combs to purchase an additional 15 acres of land directly east of Allan Park with a front- age of 1050 feet more or less on Chippawa Creek Road for $6,000.00 and the Clerk he instructed to proceed with the purchase of said property." Carried. "THAT our Clerk be instructed to complete the purchase of Parcel "C" indicated in the Report of the Chairman of Farks dated the 13~h day of March, 1961." 'Carried. "THAT the Clerk be authorized to write the petitioners re: the Beauty Shop on Spence St. and state that the area is zoned residential and that a beauty shop is contrary to the zoning by-law." Carried. 'lit: Mr. Bare lay O.M.B. Hearing 16. Cotfield Allan 17. Allan MacBain 18. MaCBain Cotfield 19. MacBain Cotfield "THAT application from Mr. Nagy re: sign on Lundy's Lane in front of his property, be granted under supervision of the Engineer, and Council informMr. Nagy that cars cluttering up his property be removed." Carried. "THAT the request from M. T. Stelmaszynski and C. E. Merritt for additional street lighting at the intersection of Moatrose and McLeod Roads be referred to Con~ittee No. 3 for consideration." Carried. "THAT our Clerkbe instructed to w-rite to Mr. Barclay on the occasion of his retirement from the Bell Telephone Company thanking him for his letter and wishing him a long and pleasant retirement." Carried. "THAT our Solicitor be instructed to represent the Township at the O.M.B. Hearing set for June 13th." Carried. By-law 20. Allan 2624 · Potter "BY-LAW No. 2624, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement dated the 5th day of May, 1961, between Gerald Parent carry- lug on business as G. Parent ROofing, and the Corporation of the Township of Stamford." Read a first, second and third time and passed. By-law 21. MacBain 2625. Scott Fire 22. Allan "'BY-LAW No. 2625, 1961. A By-law respecting53 Salvage Yards, to amend By-law No. 1782 (i9 )." Read a first, second and third' time and passed. Inspector Cotfield "THAT the position of Fire Inspector be adver- ' tised in the 3 Fire Halls, the salary to be not less than the present or adjusted salary." Carried. Items. The followjaR action was taken with respect to items on the A~end. al Under the Headin~ of Del)utations: Items 1 to 5 were referred to Co~ittee No. 2. und.r the ,eadin of R ort, of Items E. and F, were'Filed, Stems C_ont '..d. Adtourn~. Under the headinE of petitions and Communications: Item 5 was referred to the Police Commission for a report. Items 6. and 15 (a) and (b) were Tabled. items 7, 9, 10, 13, and 14 were Filed. 23 · MacBain Sexsmith "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on }ionday, May 15th, 1961, at 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adj ourned May 8,1961. 26. Present ~inut,es 1. Hour: P .M. A Regular Meeting of the Council was held on Monday, May 15th, 1961 commentinK at 4:00 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Cotfield Potter "THAT the minutes of the meeting held May 8th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. 1264 Stamford2. Street MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept our Solicitor's opinion dated May 15th with regard to the property at 1264 Stamford St. and that our Clerk proceed with the processing of the license concerned." Carried. 5 Star Meat Mr. John Matthew, was present at the meeting on behalf of his client, 5 Star Meats, who had made application for a license to operate a Retail Meat Store at 1264 Stamford Street. After the Solicitor~s Report was read on the matter, Mr. Matthew, mentioned that his clients had canvassed the neighbourhood and had found no objections to the proposed business from the residents in the immediate neighbonrhood. aobt.Green Mr. Robert Green was present at the meeting in respect to the a summary of several letters received in fav~ur and opposed toithe watemain construction, Mr. Green informed Council that in try ng to work out a compromise in the matter, he would ask the owners in fayour of the watermain, if they would agree to absorb one-half of the cost for the main in front of the Mc sod properties only, ' and asked Council for the opportunityc~ taking this proposal back to the petitioners, He stated, however, that such a proposal should include the condition that if the McLeod property was sold, the petitioners would be reimbursed for the part o~ the charges they had paid. ...... Mrs. Snyder Motel Operators Aseoc. Licenses In speaking on the proposal, members of Council in general felt that the proposal was a more realistic approach to the situation, but it was pointed out by the Solicitor that any payment made for · the McLeod property would have to be paid ia cash. The Clerk polnted out that a new petition should be circulated and it could be headed up by the Township Solicitor. The Clerk also stated that any reimbursement later on would be very difficult to make. It was decided that the Solicitor should look into the legal aspects of the proposal and the matter was then tabled. Mrs. Snyder, 342 Beechwood Road was present at the meeting and requested an extension of the garbage collection service on Beechwood Road north of Thorold Stone Road. Mrs. Snyder was advised that this matter would be referred to Committee No. 4 of Council for consideration. Mr. Jack Burnerr addressed the Council on behalf of the Motel Operators Association of Greater Niagara and presented a petition which was signed by 61 motel operators of Niagara Falls and Stamford and which asked Council for a declaration of policy to prohibit the erection of any additional motel establishments. Mr. Burnerr advised that the signatures on the petition represented 80 and 85% of the motels in the area. He stated that the total capital investment involved was $6,900,000. He pointed out that in 1955 at the peak season, 25-30% of the units were not filled to capacity. Five years later, 40-45% were not filled. He stated that revenues were dropping yearly and the capital invest- meats involved were being placed in Jeopardy. He stated it was the feeling of the "industrf' that the building of any more motels would only result in harmful competition, price cutting, and the lowering of standards. He stated that the petitioners were not asking for permanent prohibition, but were asking Council to "put on the brakes" in a similar manner to the action taken in respect to residential subdivisions and land development· In closing, he asked that the matter be given the Joint consideration of both Councils and stated that the Association would make avail- 'able informed personnel who could further assist Council. In speaking on the matter, members of Council questioned what authority Council would have to regulate the construction of additional motels and then requested the following information from Mr. Burnerr before giving the matter further consideration: 1. What percent of the motel operators on the petition support the Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee. If the petitioners wanted Council to regulate the number of motels, would they also be agreeable to the re~ulation of the unit prices? Weed Inspect. 5. S!walk- Fortage Rd. SalvaRe Yds. 7. Amend.No.10 8. Air Cadets 9. St.Lights 10. Mun.Assessors School ;.3.' The,.submission..Of!a ~ore legible petition. MacBain Potter "THAT the report of the Clerk dated May 15th, 1961 re licenses be accepted and the licenses issued." Carried. Allan Potter "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 3 dated May 12th, 1961 in respect to the appoint' meats of a Township Fire Inspeotor and four permanent fireman." Carried. Select Comm. 12. Cyanamid Dust. 13. MacBain Corfield Potter Scott MacBain Potter Sexsmith MacBain Potter Scott Allan MacBain Cotfield Allan Potter Allan MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 1 dated May 15th, 1961 concerning their recommendation of the eppointment of Robert I. Prior as Township Weed Inspector for the year 1961." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated May 15th, 1961 concerning their recommendation that the portion of the side- walk on Portage Road from Colborne Street to Huggins Street be re-constructed under the Local Improvement Act. Carried. "THAT our Clerk be instructed to reply to Mr.. Greenspan's letter of May 15th,1961, and inform him that our by-law dealing wit~ salvage yards, as amended, must be strictly adhered to." Carried. "THAT we approve of the suggestion included in the 3rd paragraph of a letter dated May 10th, 1961, from the Community Planning Branch of the Department of Municipal Affairs in respect to proposed amendment No.lO to the Official Plan of the Niagara Falls and Suburban Plann- ingarea and that the Department be notif~ d accordingly." Carried. "THAT Royal Canadian Air Cadets be granted permission to use A. G. Bridge Park the night of May 24th, 1961." Carried. "THAT the P.U.C. be asked to install new street lights at and near the intersection of McLeod and Montrose Road, not to exceed five (5) lights." Carried. "THAT the Chief Assessor and Deputy Chief Assessor be authorized to attend the Two Day School for Municipal Assessors scheduled for Hamilton on June 20th and 21st." Carried. "THAT the letter from Select Committee on the Municipal Act and Related Acts be referred to the Ontario Municipal Association for con- sideration and action." .. Carried. "THAT our Clerk be instructed tow rite to Mr. H.H. Perry and thank him for his letter and inform him that we are writing to Cyanamid to ask for a meeting in retard Co this matter and that our Engineer be instruct-;! ed to take necessary tests to tabulate Cyanamid dust statistics from ~ime to t me and thereon to !!! By-law 2627' v-law{ 2626 14. Allan Potter "BY-LAW No. 2626,1961. A by-law to establish and , Organization in and for the Corporation of the Township of Stamford. Read a fir., second and third time and passed." By-law 2628 Action taken The followinK action was taken with respect to items on the Agenda: Adiourn Under the Headip~ of "Deflations" Item 1 was referred to Council Committee of the whole, Item 2 was filed, Item 2A was referred to No. 4 Committee. Under Re~orts of Committees Items A-l, A-2, A-3 were referred to Committee No. 2, Item D was Tabled, Items F and H were filed. Under petitions & Communications ltem 1 was Tabled, Items 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 were Filed. The meeting continued until 7 p.m. and there was still a consider- able number of items on the A~enda which had not been dealt with. Members of Council had accepted an invitation to attend a function in connection with the Blossom Week Festival scheduled for 7:30 p.m. For this reason it was agreed to adjourn the meeting and complete th~A~enda the next day. The following resolution was then sub- mitted and passed: May 15 27. Present_ ,1961 15. MacBain Carfield "THAT we now adjourn to meek.again May 16th at 4:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned Hour 7:00 p.m. Clerk A Special Council Meeting was held Tuesday, May 161h, 1961 at 4:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R..Potter W. ~. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Council held a special meeting for the purposeof completing the Ageads of May 15th., By-law 2629 3. By-law 2630 4. By-law 2631 5. By-law 2632 6. By-law 2633 7. N.Coate8 Property Clean up m L 1. Carfield Sexsmith 2. MacBain Allan "BY-LAW No. 2627, 1961. A by-law to appoint a Weed Inspector for the Township of Stamford." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2628, 1961. A by-law to authorize the issue of Debentures in the principal amount of $102,000 to pay the Township of Stamford's share of the cost of acquiring real or persona~ property for the use of the Greater Niagara Transit Commission in its first year of operatk~' Read a first and second time. Carfield Sexsmith MacBain Allan MacBain Allan MacBain Allan Carfield Sexsmith "BY-LAW No. 2629, 1961. A by-law to dedicate a one-foot strip of land as shown upon Registered Plan 79 as a portion of the public highway." Read a first, second and third time and ~assed. "BY-LAW No. 2630, 1961. A by-law prohibiting games of chance as defined in the Criminal Code upon certain licensed premises." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2631, 1961. A by-law to amend by-law No. 2530 as amended, and to amend By-law No. 2350 as amended." Read a first, second and third time and pa~sed. "BY-LAW No. 2632, 1961. A by-law to amend by-law No. 2545 (1960)." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 'IBY-LAW No. 2633, 1961. A by-law to appoint an Inspector under the "Trench Excavators Pro- tection Act." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 8. MacBain Cotfield "THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to Mr. Harry Coates in accordance with the opinion of our Solicitor dated May 15, 1961." Carried. The Clerk reported that the owner of property located at the corner of Portage Road and Hu~Sins Street had been requested to clean up the debris f~om .the property, fill in the open excava- tions, and generally clean up the property, on several occasions within the last few weeks. Although promises had been made that the owner would comply, it appeared that no action had been taken to date. Council directed that the Clerk send the owner a notice giving him 15 days to clear the property up in accordance with the notlee, or in the alternative, action is to be taken under ~,~'? the appropriate by-law, May 16,1961 9. Cotfield Allan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday, the 23rd at 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned- Present. A Regular Meeting of at 7: 30 p .m · Hour 6: 00 P.M. clerk Council was held Monday, May 23rd, 1961 Minutes. 1. Cotfield Allan E. E. Mitchelson Reeve J. N. Allan Deputy Reeve S. Corfield Councillor A. A. MacBain Councillor H. K. Potter Councillor W. G. Scott Councillor G. A. Sexsmith Councillor "THAT minutes of last meeting and special meeting May 15th & 16th be adopted as printed." Carried. L.McCracken Mr. L. McCracken of 2269 Churchill Street attended the meeting in respect to his application for a Hawker & pedlar License to sell Climetits Aluminum products. In reply to a question of Council, he advised that he had bean selling for this Company for the past six years. Mr. McCracken was advised that the matter would be referred to Committee No. 2 of Council for ¢6nsideration. Mrs.Oberlein Mrs. Alice Oberlein of 2750 Riall Street was present at the meetinS in respect to her application for a Hawker & Pedlar license to sell imported woollens from door to door. Mrs. Oberlein was advised that the matter would be referred to Committee No. 2 of Council for consideration. Licenses 2. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the application for a Hawker &'Pedlar License from L. McCracken of 2269 Churchill Street and Mrs. Alice Oberlein of 2750 Riall Street be referred tO Committee.No. 2 for consideration." Carried. Licenses 3. Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of the Deputy Clerk dated MayZ3rd, 1961 re: licenses and the licenses be 'issued.'! .... "" Carried. Finance 4. MacBain "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated' May ~~ following accounts for the period ending May 15th, 1961 be authorized for pa~ent| · General......~456 689.4 aelief.......~a i93.70." Helicopters Tender. s. Real Est. Commissions Crowland G.N.B.A. P.U.C. ~OP~ion Tw~ .Barks Mr. J. F. Council on behalf of his clients, "Niagara Helicopters Ltd." and stated that this same name had been used for the firm operated by Paul Ostrander, and that Mr. Ostrander ha~ been advised of the duplication of the name. Mr. Swayze advised that he would be making application to Council shortly on behalf of his clients, for the establishment of their Helicopter Firm. 5. Cotfield Sexsmith Swayze of Brooks, Cromarty, Baker & Swayze addressed 6. MacBain Cot field "THAT the Engineer be authorized to call tenders for the paving of Dunn Street from Drummond Rd. to Dorchester Rd., Dorchester Rd. from Dunn St. to McLeod Rd. and Dorchester Rd. from Lundy's Lane to Crescent Road. Tenders to be received by the Twp. Clerk up until 12 noon, Local Time, 19th June, 1961." Carried. .. "THAT our Deputy Clerk be requestedto write to the Greater Niagara Real Estate Association informing them that we have been informed by the Dept. of Municipal Affairs that we may pay commission for the sale of Township properties and that in the future this Township intends to pay real estate commissions if any of its properties are sold by a real estate broker." 7. Allan MacBain Carried. 8. Scott Allan 9. Cotfield Sexsmith 10. Potter Scott "THAT Crowland Township Council be asked to attend our Committee Meeting No. 3, Wednesday, May 31st at 7:30 p.m. at Stamford Township Hall." Carried. "THAT the Greater Niagara Baseball Association be granted permission to conduct their Greater Niagara Minor Baseball Association Tag Day on June 24th, 1961 within Stamford Township ." Carried. "THAT we agree with the request of the Stamford Public Utilities Commission dated May 18th, 1961 and the amount of $600.00 be refunded to them, being the option price paid for the purchase of certain lots within the Twp. · Industrial Subdivision. This refund is made for the reason that the sale of'the lots to the P.U.C. was never completed." Carried. "T~AT we accept the proposed 1961 schedule for the use of Township Parks as presented under date of May 23rd, 1961." Carried. Stolen ~ill & trees Items Adjourn May 23,1961 Present Minutes Niagara Helicopters 11. MacBain Cotfield "THAT our Engineer be instructed to place a notice in three issues of our local paper offering a reward of $50.00 for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who stole Township trees and/or the Township fill. Carried. The foliowinE action was taken with respect to items on the A~enda: ~ X Under R.eports of Committees: Item E was referred to Committee No. 4, Item C was Filed, Item D was Tabled. Under petitions & Communications: Item 2 was referred to Committee No 4, A letter from Messrs. Metlet & Mergl was referred to Committee No. 4 for consideration, Item~ 1, 3, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14 were f~led. Items 7, 8, 9, 1OWere Tabled. 12. Potter Allan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday,May 28th, 1961 at 6:30 p.m. and to meet at 9 p.m. at the City Hall with the City Council." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Deputy Clerk A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, May 29th, 1961 commentinK at 6:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. blacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor 1. Cotfield Scott "THAT the minutes of the meeting held May 23rd, 1961'be adopted as printed." Carried. Mr. Swayze of Brooks, Cromarty, Baker & Swayze addressed Council in respect. to an application he had submitted to Council on behalf of his clients, Niagara Helicopters Ltd., for the estab- lishment of a heliport on the Queen Elizabeth Highway at the Niagara Heli- copters Cont'd Russell Street Mr. Booth Mental Health ~anvass Campaign. Kennedy Sight- seeing Stand- Cities Service Gasoline Station. After consideration, the following resolution was passed: 2. SCOtt MacBain "TItAT the application from Niagara ltelicopters be referred to No. 2 Committee for action." Carried. Mr. John Crowther of 2245 Russell Street was present at the meeting and presented a petition signed by 75 residents of his area, concerning the possible widenin~ of Russell Street. He advised that he and his neighbours had been led to believe that Council was considerin~l the Widening of the street and that it could possibly become a truck route. He stated that the group were quite satisfied with the street as it is and did not wish it to be turned into a major artery with heavy traffic. The .. Reeve and Engineer explained to ~r. Cr~¢ther that there seemed to be a complete misunderstanding on the matter, since CounCil had no plans, or reason, for widening the street now, or in the immediate future. In replying to a question by Mr. Crowther, the Engineer explained the drawings made up by the Public Utilities Co-ordinating Committee for the location of all utilities and which also designated locations for tree planting. He advised that the plans had now been completed and it would be possible for the Horticultural Society to proceed with the Planting of trees on the street. At the conclusion of the discussion, Mr. Crowther thanked the Council on behalf of the group, for the explanation and assistance given. Mr. Wm. Booth was presept and advised Council that he would ]ike to address them in respect to a problem which arose at a recent Planning Board meeting. The Reeve explained to Mr. Booth that Council had not yet received the Planning Board's report of the meeting, and asked him to return to a future meeting after Council had had time to study the matter. Dr. Wm. Fingland was present at the meeting and addressed Council on behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association. He ex- plained that the Association would like Council's permission to hold a fund raising campaign in Stamford Township on May 30th and 31st. The following resolution was then passed: 3. Scott Sexsmith "THAT the Mental Health Committee be granted approval to campaign for funds in Stamford Township," Carried. Mr. James Kennedy of 1316 Ferry Street addressed Council in respect to securing permission to construct a portable sight- seeing office and sign on Lundy's Lane across from Bestward's Restaurant, for the purpose of conducting sightseeing tours for tourists in the area. It was explained to Mr. Kennedy that this area was in a Commercial (1) Zone and that his proposed operation was not a permitted use in that zone. He was advised that an application would have to be made to the Committee of Adjustment. It was also brought to Mr. Kennedy's attention that a wooden structure would be contrary to Twp. building by-laws, and that in addition, he would have to have the permission of the Depart- ment of Highways. Ostrander Hell- port. Noble Benson Peter Zabor.. Mr. Paul Ostrander was present at the meeting in respect to his proposed hellport located on the west side of Victoria Avenue near the Niagara Boulevard. He advised that he had now received his Department of Transport License, and also approval from the C.N.R. to use the lands he is leasing from them, for this type of operation. Mr. Ostrander also advised that he had made appli- cation to the Planning Board for the zoning change. In view of the fact that Mr. Ostrander is complyinS with the requirements set down by Council, he was granted permission to start flying operations from his field. Mr. Noble Benson was present at the meeting in respect to zoning matters, and was advised by Council that the set-back requirement he was asking about, was incorporated in the Consolidated Zoning By-law which would be heard by the Ontario Municipal Board on June 13th, 1961. Mr. Peter Zabor of 764 portage Road was present in respect to a zoning matter in connection with property on Portage Road. He was advised that a meeting was to be held on this matter with the prin- cipals involved in respect to the re-zoning of the lands. Licenses 4. Tenders 5. playground 6. on Lot 48, Plan 193 Bank Deposit 7. Receipt Bo 18 y Club 8. Grant. Allan Potter Sexsmlth Corfield Potter Scott MacBain Allan MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of the Deputy-Clerk re: licenses, and the licenses be issued. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated May 25th and the Engineer be authorized to call tenders for sidewalks for Local Improve- ments, cash and road construction portions for the year 1961. Tenders to be received by the Clerk up until 12 noon, local time, 19th June, 1961." Carried. "THAT the portion of Lot 48, Pla~ 193 owned by Stamford Township and petitioned for playground purposes by owners of property within Plan 193, be granted." Carried. · "THAT we authorize the Township Treasurer to put. chase a 30 day Bank Deposit Receipt for the amount of $200,000.00 out of General Revenues from the Imperial Bank of Canada, Niagara Falls South Branch." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated May 29th 1961 in respect to the request for additional'assistance for the Boy's Club of Greater Niagara and that the additional grant be made on the conditions as set out in the Com- mittee's report." Carried. By-law 2634 By-law 2635. ~ction Adjourn Meeting of Joint Coun- cils at City Hall. f.resent 9. Corfield S exsm i th "BY-LAW No. 2634, 1961. 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. 10. Potter Allan "BY-LAW No. 2635, 1961. A By-law to authorize ratify, and confirm the sale of certain lands." Read a first, second and third time and passed. The followinB action was taken in respect to items on the Agend~i Under ~e~orts of Committees: Item B was Filed. Under Petitions and Cormnunications: items 1 and 2 were referred to Committee #4, Item 3 was Filed, Item 4 was referred to Committee #2, Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 were Filed. 11. MacBain Allan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday the 5th of June at 7:30 p.m., unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. At the conclusion of the above meeting, members of Council pro- ceeded to the City of Niagara Falls where a Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the.City of Niagara Falls and ~he Township of Stamford. and the VillaBe of Chippawa was held at ~ p.m. Present from the City of Niagara Falls:. 'Mayor Franklin J. Miller, Alderman I. McCallum, Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman G. Martin, Alderman A. J. McKinley, Alderman F. Martin, Alderman H. Morton, City Manager,.W.S. Orr, City Clerk, D. C. Patten, City Treasurer, H. Dickson, City Engineer, S. Price. Present from the VillaKe of Chippaws: Deputy-Reeve H. Clarke, Councillor J, Charlebois, Councillor J, Ives, Councillor C. Somerville, Clerk, R. T. N. Callan. Present from the Township of .Stamford.:. Reeve E.. E. Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve J. N. Allan, Councillor S. Cotfield, Councillor H. R. Potter, Councillor W. G. Scott, present cont'd Chairman purpos~ Summarl Subsidies. Need Parks Com- mission Rainbow Bridge Comm. Township of Stamford Councillor G. A. Sexsmith, Deputy-Clerk, Miss hi. L. Adams, Twp. Engineer, C. H. Eidt. Also present: C. Dowson, Director, Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Bd., A. E. Argue, Department of Highways, W. H. Venn, District Municipal Engineer, M, T. Gray} Manager, Niagara Parks Commission, F. Hendershot, representing the Rainbow Bridge Commission, W. J. Smith, County Engineer, Mr. Simpson, D. McDonald, R. Burton - H.G.Acres & Company. Mayor Miller chaired the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the summary presented by the Technical Co-ordinating Committee in respect to the traffic study. The City Clerk read the Co-ordinating Committee's Summary dated May 25th, and a letter from H. G. Acres & Co. on the matter, dated May 20th. Mr. Argue of the Department of Highways explained that his Depart- ment will subsidize 75% of the cost of the study in respect to traffic movement, but will not subsidize any portion of the cost for parking, etc. not related to traffic movement. Mr. McDonald of H. G. Acres & Company stated that the cost of the study in respect to parking would amount to approximately $2,000. to $2,500. The need for the survey was then explained in detail by Mr. Burton of Acres. b~. Gray of the Parks Co~,ission stated that. his Commission had received a letter from the Committee, and he advised that his Commission has always been sympathetic to requests'submitted by the Municipalities and will continue so in the future. He advised that the next meeting of the Commission would be held on June 9th. Mr. Hendershot, speaking on behalf of the Rainbow Bridge Commission advised that he was not in a position to report on the matter, but that it would be considered at the next meeting of the Commission. Mr. Dowson stated that the total survey cost was $78,000. $2500.00 of this amount was not eligible for a Provincial grant, thus leav- ing a balance of $75,500. The Department of Highways subsidy would amount to $56,625. and if the Niagara Parks CommisSion and Rainbow Bridge Commission do not participate in the cost, the remainder of $21,375. would have to be split between the three Municipalities on the following bas~s: City of Niagara Falls - 60% - $12,825. Twp. of Stamford - 36% - 7,695. Village of Chippawa = 4% = 855. .$21,375. -[ Tabled. Adiourn. Ald. G. Martin Counc. MacBain 'T[~T this report be received and tabled until such time as we hear from the Niagara Parks ]ommission and the Rainbow Bridge Commission as to what extent of the financing of this report they will participate in, and that we request the Technical Co-ordinating Committee to for- ward letters to the said Commissions re- questing a specific grant from each body,!~ Carried Unanimously. 2. Counc. Sexsmith Aid. McKinley :'T[L~T we do now adjourn." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour P.M. ~ R Depu'y' -~ Clerk t A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, June 5th, 1961 at 6:30 ~.m. .. Present E. E. Mitchelson Reeve J. N. Allan Deputy Reeve S. Corfield Councillor A. A. MacBain Councillor H. R. Potter Councillor W. G. Scott Councillos G. A. Sexsmith Councillor M~nutes Accounts 1. Allan Potter 2. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting held May 29th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of Committee No. 2 dated June 5th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending May 31St, 1961 be authorized for payment: General....$387,865.98 Roads ...... $ 12,872.89 Relief.....$ 860.33." Carried. Licenses 3. Potter Allan "THAT we accept the report of the 2~erk'dated ~une 5'~ 1961, re:, li~en~eSqandi:the~' licenses be d" Carried' alda. Ins~ect.4. Allan Potter "'ST we accept the report of the Building Inspector for Building Permits issued in the month of May in the amount of ~1,579,370.00." Carried. t 60 Day Bank pep.ReceiPt 5. MacBain Allan "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated June 2nd and Council authorize the Town- ship Treasurer to purchase a 60 Day Bank Deposit Receipt for the amount of $100,000.00 out of General Revenues from the Canadian Imperial Bank 6f Commerce." Carried. Ntag.Heli- copters Ltd. 6. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated June 2nd, 1961 in respect to the appli- cation of Niagara Helicopters Ltd. to establish a hellport at Cities Service Station on the Queen Elizabeth Way." Carried. plumbing Conference 7. Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of Committee No. 4 dated June 5th, 1961 re: the attendance of Messrs. W. K. pattison and M. Johnston at the plumbing Conference to be held June 19th, 20th, 1961." Carried. Clean up 8. Cotfield properties Allan "THAT the reports of M. L. Perkins be adopted and letters be sent to those owning No.l, 4, and 5, asking that properties be cleaned up immediately." Carried. Lawn BowlinM 9. Scott Potter "THAT Council accept the invitation of the Lawn Bowling Club to participate in a match with the City Council on 3une9th'at 7:30 p.m. and as many members of Council as possible attend." Carried. Lincoln County 10. Corfield Potter "THAT communication from Lincoln County Council re: organization of Counties be filed, and the Clerk reply to letter." Carried.' R.K.O.1960 11. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we authorize purchase of Revised Regulations .... of Ontario, 1960." ,. Carried. Can.Hungarim Christian As8oc. w .Boot. Mr. Anthony Vig was present at the meeting on behalf of the Canadian ~un~arlan Christiah~'Asbeciationf-in.respect'~9~ cation for the proposed construction of a Hall near the intea "of MeLeod Road and Stanley Avenue, submitted on their behalf by the firm of Kovacs, Luciani & Forestell. A~ter consideration of ,.the matter, Council advised Mr. ViS that the application should be submitted to the-FlannlnS Board for their consideration of the proposed building, and subsequent recommendation to Council. Mr. W. G. Booth was again present at the meeting to address Council about a zoning problem. In view of the fact that Council had not ' received the Planning Board Minutes hoverinS the matter, Mr.Booth Was'asked to return to a future meeting. Mrs.Desson Mrs.Jamieson Mrs, Ostrander Action ~journ City Hall .aresent Mrs. Desson of 2476 Burdette Drive was present and advised Council that her neighbout had p~anted a row of poplar trees along the boundary line between the two properties, which she was quite concerned about. She was advised that Council had no jurisdiction in such cases, since it was not within their power to take action in matters concerning private property. Mrs. Jamieson of 167 Drummond Road was present at the meeting and advised Council that a 3" drop existed between the sidewalk on her property and the curb on the Township road allowance. She was advised that the matter would be referred to Committee No. 4 of Council for consideration. Mrs. Ostrander was present at the meeting on behalf of her husband and asked for clarification on the steps to be taken for final approval of the establishment of a heliport on the west side of Victoria Avenue near the Niagara Boulevard. Council informed " Mrs. Ostrander that her husband should make formal applicatien to the Planning Board for re-zoning of the property. The following action was taken with respect to items on the Agenda: Under the HeadinE of Petitions and Communications: Stem 1 was Tabled, Item 3 was referred to a joint meeting of Councils, Stems 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 were Filed, Stem 11 was referred to Committee No. 5 for consideration. U_n~er the H_ea_di_n~ of Unfinished BusinessI Stem 1 was Filed, Stems 2 and 3 were Tabled. 12. Cotfield Potter "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, June 12th at 6:30 p.m." Carried. After the resolution for adjournment, Council proceeded to the City Hall of Niagara Falls for a Joint meeting with the City Council. The Joint Meeting commenced at 9:10. p.m. .. Present from the City of NiaF~a~ Falls.: Mayor Franklin J. Miller, Alderman I. McCallum, Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman G. Martin, Alderman A. J. McKinley, Alderman F. Martin, Alderman H. Morton, Alderman J. G. White, City Manager, W. S. Orr, City Clerk, D. C. Patten, City Treasurer, H. Dickson, City Engineer, 8~ Price. present Merger Matter.s Aid.Martin present from the Township of Stamford: Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve 3. N. Allan, Councillor S. Cotfields Councillor A. A. MacBain, Councillor H. K. Potter, Councillor W. G. Scott, Councillor G. A. Sexsmith, Twp. Clerk, A. C. Huggins, Twp. Engineer, C. H. Eidt. Mayor Miller chaired the meeting and requested the City Clerk to read a report of the Chairman of the Merger Committee dated June 5th, as well as the minutes of the Merger Committee Meeting held June 2nd. Both items dealt with the applications for annexation submitted to the Ontario Municipal Board by the Councils of the Municipalities of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford. After the Clerk read the reports, the Mayor requested AldermanMartin to explain the revised proposals for annexation. Alderman Martin, with the assistance of Engineer C. H. Eidt, and referring to a blueprint prepared by the Consulting Engineeras proceeded to explain the reasons requiring a revision of the annexation application. He explained that the elevation in the Thorold South area was such that the Consulting Engineers, the lead Solicitor, and Mr. Deacon felt that the portion of the Township of Thorold to be annexed should be just south of Upper Road. He also stated that the adjusted portion of Willoughby to be annexed was generally the portion serviced by municipal water from the Village of Chippawa. After a discussion of the explanations the following resolution was submitted: Counc.MacBain Ald.A.J.McKlnley "THAT the applications for Annexation sub- mitted to the Ontario Municipal Board by the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford be amended by: 1. Deleting any reference to the Town of Thorold, 2. Deleting that portion of the Township of Thorold north of a line south of Upper Road, 3. Deleting any reference to Growland Town- ships 4. Deleting any reference to that portign of the Township of Willoughby lying 8enerally to the south of the Welland River except that portion lying north of a line to be determined from the intersection with Lyons' Creek to a point in the International Boundary Line in the Niagara Rivers 5. Deleting any reference to Niagara TownshiP.' Carried Unanimously. Alderman Martin then thanked the members of both Councils for their co-operation in arranging for the Joint Meeting to consider the annexation adjustment. He stated that his Committee hoped to have the necessary descriptions prepared in order that amending by-laws could be submitted to the next regular meetings of both Councils. ~eWage Treatment plant Adiourn June 5,1961 '31. Present Minutes Licenses Hawker & Pe~lar.s Reeve Mitchelson advised that the Township could not secure the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board to issue Debentures for one-half of the cost of a sewage treatment plant site located in Part Twp. Lots 57 and 59 until certain points had been cleared with the City Council. It was agreed that a copy of the letter the Township had received from the Municipal Board would be supplied to the City Manager and that he would make a complete report on the matter to the City Council at the next meeting. Ald. I. McCallum Ald. F. Martin "THAT the meeting do now adjourn." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. ,/{ 8~15 P.M. . ~ our : C ~ ~r A Reg ing of Council was held on Monday, June 12th, 1961 at 6:30 p.m. 1. Cotfield MacBain E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor COuncillor Councillor Councillor Councillor 2. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting held June 5th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. 3. MacBain Cotfield Uniforms- 4. Allan Firemen Potter "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re: licenses and the licenses be issued." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of '~i Committee No. 2 dated June 9th, 1961 re: appli- cations for Hawker & Pedlar Licenses and that the Clerk be authorized to issue licenses to the persons named on the list attached to the report," ' Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 3 dated June 9th, 1961 in respect to the uniforms ,,", and clothing required by the permanent firemen in 1961 and the tender of Marahall's Men's Shop 'i be accepted as recommended by the Committee, ub this being the lowest over-all tender s mitted." .~,'~ Carried · Zoning 5. violation G.Parent 6. RoofinK 2584 Barker 7. St. Cotfield Sexsmith Potter Sexsmith Cotfield Scott Plaques- 8. Potter Parks Scott "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated June 8th, 1961 and the owner of the property at 563 Montrose Road who is violating the Township zoning regulations be advised that his business is contrary to Twp. regu- lations." Carried. Telephone 9. Corfield increases Allan "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated June 9th, 1961 in respect to the roofing of Stamford Memorial Arena and that the tender of G. parent Roofing be accepted for the re- shingling of the gable ends for the tender price of $961.00." Carried. Solicitation by Sight- seeing Drivers "THAT we accept th~ report of Committee No. 4 dated June 12th, 1961 and the owner of the littered premises at 2584 Barker Street be instructed to clean the area up in accordance with the Township's anti-litter by-law." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. dated May 29th in respect to the proposed plaques for Township parks." Carried. "THAT this Council go on record as opposed to the rate increases as proposed by the Bell Telephone Company re: extension of service area and consequent rate increases." Carried. A group of Motel owners in the Falls View ares at Murray Street and Buchanan Avenue were present at the meeting in respect to a letter submitted to Council concerning the solicitation.of tourists by sightseeing drivers, and also, requesting an extension of street lights on Murray Street. Mrs. Paul Nagy of the 20th Century Motel, 1554 Murray St., within Stamford Twp., and Mrs. James Walters, of the Rainbow Motel, 1581 Murray Street wlthin the City of Niagara Falls, acted as spokesman for the group. They advised that the sightseeing tour drivers had a stand on Buchanan Avenue within the City limits, and were directing tourists to motels away from the Falls View area, and as a result, business in their area had decreased 75%. They explained that the drivers were being paid by certain motel owners to bring tourists to them, and Mrs. Nagy advised that a driver had approached her and advised that he would leave 2 guests at her motel if she would pay him $1.00 per person. She also advised that guests staying at her motel had complained about the way in which taxi and sightseeing drivers had constantly Mrs .NaRV 10. MacBain Sexsmith "THAT our Clerk be instructed to attempt to arrange a joint meeting between a Committee of the two Councils and the two Police Commissi.ons and the Tourist Committee of the Chamber of C mm rc and that Councillor Scott and Councillor b~°~½e~presentatives on the Committee to deal Na ' s with the matters raised in Mrs. gy letter ." Carried. Tag Day- 11. Scott Cancer Soc. Potter "THAT the Women's Service Committee of the C8nadian Cancer Society be granted permission to hold Tag Days in the Township of Stamford on the week end of September 23rd." carried. Sun.School 12. Sexsmith Picnic Scott "THAT Our Saviour Lutheran Church be granted permission to use the Gus Munro Park for a Sunday School picnic on June 25th, 1961." Carried. B.OKilvie 13. MacBain Allan "THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to Mr. Barney Ogilvie informing him that Council has accepted his resignation effective/uly 15th, with regret and extending to him our best wishes on his move to Dryden and wishing him every success .' Carried. Soap Box 14, Scott derby on July 8th and that the Engineer close Dr~mond Road Hill from 11:30 a.m. until the races are completed." By-law 2636 15. Corfield MacBain "BY-~W No. 2636, 1961. A by-law to designate areas of subdivision control within the terms of Section 26 of The Planning Act, 1960, as amended." Read a f~rsc, second and third time ' ' " Item 1 was filed Item O was referred to Committee No. 2 bothered them during their stay in the Falls. In discussing the , ' , h l~'i 1U, ~" ". nt~er. ~e following resolution was then passed to pzo~de for Items (Cont' d)U_nd_e_r the Headi_n~ of_Petitions & Co_mm_un_ic_ations: Item 1 was referred to Committee No. 4, Items 4 and 5 were Filed, Item 8 was referred to the planning Board, Item 10 was referred to Committee No. 2, Items 11, 12, 13, 14 were filed. Under the ~ea_d!n~ of New_Business: The suggestion concerning the formation of a llfe saving group re: the accident which occurred on the Niagara River on June llth was referred to Committee No. 4. Animal Hospital Mr. C. G. Gardiner and Mr. 1. Allan of the office of R. C. Young were present at the meeting in respect to Mr. Gardiner~s request to Council to establish an animal hospital at the corner of Industrial Street and Montrose Road. The Clerk explained that the zoning in the Industrial Subdivision did not permit this type of business. After consideration by Council it was decided to refer Mr. Gardiner's request to the planning Board for their opinion and report to the Council on the matter. 16. Allan Potter "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, June 19th at 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour P. M. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, June 19th, 1961 at 7.00 p.m. Present E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor The Council met in committee at 7 p.m. and the following items were considered: HEPC Private Road Allowance 1. The possibility of accepting a deed'from the Hydro-Eleetric Power Commission of Ont; for a private road allowance extending from the East side of Porte e Road near the HydrO Canal to the rear of certain properties ~ncluding one owned by Noble Belson, Mr. Brownhill of the Stamford Public Utilities Commission was present and explained the problem of the Commission in respect to Hydro equipment and lands involved. It was decided that no acti0r could be taken on this matter until the owners convey approximately 12 feet of their ropetry to the Township for road purposes and that the matter sKould be tabled until Mr. Benson returned from holidays. Mr. Ralph Motden of the Property Department of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission was in attendance during the dis- cussion of the matter. Street Lights RP 214 Strategic- Udy Met- allurgy Ltd. Water line Minutes By-law 2637. By-law 2638____L7~ Meeting June 20th, !961 A ~etter from the owner of ~he subdivision indicated that he was only required to pay a maximum of $300.00 for each street light within the subdivision. The actual costs for these street lights had been determined to be about $350.00 by the Commission. The subdivider contended the maximum of $300.00 was by agreement with the Stamford Public Utilities Commission and he had a letter from the Commission to this effect. The agreements entered into with the Township in respect to the subdivision called for the subdivider paying the actual cost of services which in- cluded street lights. The Township Solicitor stated that there was a great deal of confliction between the agreements and the letter from the Utilities Commission. It was finally decided that a committee of the Reeve, Deputy-Reeve, Councillor MacBain, the Solicitor, the Clerk, and Mr. Brownhill be appointed to meet with Mr. Branscombe representing the developing firm, and determine if some arrangements could be entered into to resolve the matter. 3. Application of Strategic-Udy Metallurgy Ltd. to extend the private waterllne installed on Stanley Avenue by the Canadian Carborundum Company was reviewed. It was determined that Council should grant the Company permission to extend the private water- line on Stanley Avenue and that Committee No. 5 be requested to consider the eventual solution to the watermain problem on this street and bring in a report to Council at a later date. A resolu- tion to this effect was passed at the regular meeting of Council. The Committee meeting then adjourned, and Council convened in open Council. 1. Allan Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting held June 12th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. 2. MacBain Corfield "BY-LAW No. 2637, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between The Corporation of the Township of Stamford and The National Union of Public Employees - Local No. 425, dated the 19th day of June, 1961." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 3. MacBain Sexsmith "BY-LAW No. 2638, 1961. A By-law to amend By-law No. 2598, 1961, authorizing an applica- tion to the Ontario Municipal Board for an order annexing the City of Niagara Falls, the Village of Chippawa, parts of the Townships of Willoughby, Crowland and Thorold in the County of Welland, part of the Town of Thorold in the County of Welland, and part of the Township of Niagara in the County of Lincoln. Read a first, Second and third time and passed. The Clerk reported on the meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 20th at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall with the representatives of the two Police Commissions, representatives from the City Council and Reeve Mitchelson, Councillors Cotfield and Scott of the Township Council, in respect to the complaint received about.sight seeing drivers soliciting tourist business, Accounts 4. MacBain Corfield "~tAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated June 19th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending June 15th, 1961 be authorized for paTnent: General ............. $75,618.26, Roads .............. $17,805.32, Relief ............. $10,334.46. Carried. Licenses MacBaln Allan "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated June 19th, 1961 re: licenses and the licenses be issued." Carried. Tender Hot Mix PavinR Glendale Const. Co. Tender - Sidewalk COnSt, Merle F. Ker Park Convention Amer.Water- Works Assoc. 6. Corfield Sexsmith "THAT the tender for Hot Mix Paving be awarded to R. E. law Crushed Stone Ltd. subject to the approval of the Dept. of Highways, the tender being the lowest tender submitted (Unit rites - Base course $5.20 - Top course - $5.40~" Carried. Mr. Paisley of the Glendale Construction Co. was present at the meeting in respect to his tender for sidewalk construction which had not been opened by Committee #5 of Council after it had been discovered that the seal had not been affixed to item D included in the letters of intention which accompanied the tender. The Agent for. Mr. Patsley's Bonding Company was also present and he ~tated that his signature on the form had not been given lightly since he had received a wire from his Head Office authorizing the bonding of Mr. Paisley's Company. He stated that the matter should i be considered as a minor technical ty and asked that the tender be opened. In replying to Mr. Paisley~ the Engineer stated that the Township was standing by the instructions given in the Tender, and in the circumstances, the tender could not be considered, sines it did not meet all the requirements called for. The submitted and passe: following resolution was then d 7. Potter Sexsmith "THAT the tender for the construction of side- walks for the year 1961 be awarded to Vincent Kerrio-Germano Ltd. according to the lowest unit prices tendered." Carried. 8. Potter Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of COmmittee No. 5 dated June 16th, 1961 in respect to the publ opening of the Merle F. Ker Park east of ic Sinnicks Avenue, to be held on Saturday, July 15th, 1961 at 2 p.m." Carried. 9. Potter Sexsmith '!THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated June 9th, 1961 in respect to the Con- vention of the American Wate~orks Association, Canadian Section, 41st Annual Meeting h~ld 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1961 in Windsor, Ontario.' / Carried. Mr. Lukas Lopez Mr. R. Lows Kerrio Indus t r ia 1 Property Prince Charles Park Strategic- Udy Metal- lurgy Co. Water Line Suburban Planning Area s& Convent ion United Mr. Lukas Lopez of 634 Baldwin Avenue was present at the meeting and addressed Council in respect to the condition of certain prop- erty adjacent to him. Mr. bpez was advised that the matter would be referred to the Health Dept. and the Engineer for reports. Mr. R. Lowe of 1580 Arthur St. was present at the meeting and acted as the spokesman for a group of residents in his neighbourhood, in respect to a petition submitted to Council concerning the condition of certain property on Arthur Street adjacent to the new Houck Park, occupied by Niagara Auctions and owned by C. Kerrio. After discussion on the matter, the following resolution was submitted and passed: 10. MacBain Cotfield "~AT Committee No. 4 be requested to inspect the Kerrio Industrial property referred to in the petition received tonight and that they consider the problem with the Engineer and , Solicitor and bring in their recommendations to Council." Carried. Mr. Nick Philips of 3281 Fern Avenue addressed the Council in respect to the condition of the Prince Charles Park and asked if the ground could be raked and other conditions artended to. Council advised Mr. Philips that the matter would be looked into by Com- mittee No. 5. 11. MacBain Sexsmith "I~tAT we permit Strategic-Udy Metallurgy Company to put a water line along the west side of Stanley Avenue to be placed under the direction of our Engineer and that No. 5 Committee be solution to a a problem and that our Engineer and Mr. Brownhill be advisers to the Conmittee." Carried. 12. MacBain Cotfield "THAT Council endorses the inclusion of the Township of Willoughby in the Niagara Falls and Suburban Planning area." Carried. 13. Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT Reeve E. E. Mitchelson be authorized to attend the Mayor's and Reeve's Convention on 26, 27 and 28, June, 1961." Carried. 14. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the question of a trophy for the United h Appeal Parade be referred to t e Joint Achieve- ment Award Committee." Carried. 15. Corfield Allan "THAT. a letter of s athy be sent to our Clerk and family on the oT~ss of his wife's mother." Carried. , ~ '1 ,,. :C '. · .. · ' ,i'i..- The following action was taken in respect to items Under ~e~orts of Conm~tttees: Item E was Filed. on the Agenda: Under Petitions an~ ~ommunications: Items 1, 5, 6, 9 were Filed. Item 2 referred to Committee No. 4, Item 3 referred to Bldg. Inspector and Committee No. 4 for reports. Item 7 referred to Committee No. 5. Item 4 Committee No. 4 appointed to meet with joint Councils re: Safety measures for Niagara River. Adjourn 16. Cotfield Allan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet at the call of e ml the Reev . Carried. Meeting Adjourned. June 19, 1961~. _ - 33. Hour P. M. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, July 3rd, 196] commencing at 7:30 p.m. P~s.e~t E. K. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillo~ Councillor Minutes 1. Sexsmith Potter "THAT the minutes of the meeting held June 19tlb 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Jacekowski application Mr. Theodore Jacekowski of 1988 Churches Lane was present at the meeting in respect to his application for a Hawker & Pedlar's License to sell fish in the Township. In speaking to Council on his proposal, he advised that he intended to use his residence for storage purposes. It was explained to Mr. Jacek- owski that the zonin% 'in his area was residential, and as such, would not permit the operation of a business. Mr. Jacekowski was requested to call. at the Township Hall and the Clerk would tell him where he could establish his business in the Township. Arthur St. & Stanley A delegation headed by Mr. R. Lowe was again present at the meeting in respect to the condition of certain property at the south-west corner of Arthur Street and Stanley Avenue. The report of Committee No. 4 on the matter was then presented~ wherein it was recommended that the matter of the use of the unopened road allowance should be referred to the Twp. Solicitor for a report. The following resolution concerning the cleaning up of the was then submitted and passed: i' property ! at Arthur i'./& Stanley Protest re: Heliport D .0 .T . Cotfield Scott "TI~AT we accept the report of Cc,:rnnittee ~o. 4 dated .Tune 26tb, ]96] iD nT.~spect to the property located at the south-vest corner of Arthur qtreet and ~tan]cy ve., and the owners be instructed to clean up the property in accordance with the provisions of the Township ' s anti-litter hy-] aw.~ Carrie~. A large group of residepts in the Dorchester Poad - OueeDsway Gardens Subdivision Area attended the meet~?ng in opposition to the establishment of the he]iport at the Citfes Earvice Station on the Oueen Elizabeth Way. 7~r. Carl Youn% acted as spokesman {or the group and presented a petition signe~ by 42 property owners. He stated that he had attended the P]aDninfl Dosr~ T~eeting at which time the application had been considered, and stated that since tl~e owners wbo had been invited to express the~r opinion on the,matter' did not include the homeo~.mers he represented~ tbat a fair picture of the feeling to the heliport in the over-a]] area had not been presented. Mr. Young also tabled a plan showing the existing homes in the subdivision and 200 homes proposed for the future. He advised that the helicopters come in for lap~n% on a north-east angle of approach which was directly over the~;r homes. The Feeve explained to the group that a license bad been ~ssued to Niagara Helicopters Ltd. by the Department of Transport, wbich body did not have to conform to any zoning regulations of a municipality in the issuance of licenses. It was also stated that it would be most unusual for a license to be canedlied .by the Department. Mr. Young requested that Council ask the Dept. of Transport to have the helicopter base re-located because of objections to the present site. After hearing Mr, Young's request, the following resolu- tion was submitted: 3. Scott Cotfield "THAT the Council contact the D.O.T. and let them know that there are objections to the location of the heliport on the Oueen Elizabeth Way and ask what can be done to re-locate the heliport." Ayes: Cotfield, Potter, Scott. Nayes: A].lan, MacBain, Sexsmith, Mitche]son~ Lost. After further consideration on the matter, the following resolu- tion was then submitted and passed: 4. MacBain Allan "THAT our Clerk arrange a meeting at an early date between representat:~ves of the petitioners,. Council, and Niagara Helicopters limited, to discuss possible re-location in view of the protests of the residents of the area, and that following this meeting~ if necessary, a meeting be arranged between a Comnittee of Council and the proper officers of D.O.T." · Carried. Wm. Ilartley q Wm.itelstrom l,_'r .i,lallais l.lr. II awk in s .~. ~:, '~: Littered !i Properties Accounts Licenses 7. Bld~.Permits 8. Mr. Wm. Hart]ey addressed the Council in respect to the operation of the Tourist Home at 2359 Lundy's I.ane. Letters fro~ the Chief Constable and the Health Inspector were read by the Clerk in connection with the matter. After discussion, Council informed Mr. Hartley that the matter would be referred to Comm{tt~e No. 2 for consideration. Mr. Wm. Helstrom of ]316 l,Iontrose Road was present at the meeting and asked if the Ontario Municipal Board had given appre;~a~m to By-l~q 2631, which had recently been hear8 by the noa~d, an~ which By-lm~ affected the zoning of his property nn~ the llarrls property. Mr. He]strom was advised that the matter was stjl] under consideration by the Doard and an official decision had pot yet been given. lit. Zoel Maltais of 1048 Dorchester Poad addressed the Courc'l in respect to the littered condition of the property at 1064 Dorchester Road. It was pointed out that a notice had already been sent to the o~,mer of the property, and lit. Ma]lais was advised that a follow-up would be made in the matter. Mr. Leonard Hawkins addressed the Council in respect to ~ lease entered into between himself and his tenant concerning thu cutting of weeds on property ox.med by him; and also in respect a barn which had been removed from his property. Mr. Hawkins advised to call at the Toxmshlp Hall and the Clerk would assist him in both matters. 5. Carfield Scott "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated June 23rd and that the owners of the five properties upon which complaints have been received as to their littered conditions, and appearance, be instn~cted to have their properties cleaned up in accordance with the Township's anti-litter By-law." Carried. 6. MacEain Carfield "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated July 3rd, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending June 30th, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ............... $173,384.77, Roads. ........... ..... $ 28,284.48, Relief.... .... . ....... $ 1,473.83." Carried, MacBain Carfield "THAT we accept the report of 'the Clerk dated July 3rd, 1961 re: licenses, and'the licenses in the report be issued." Carried. Scott Se~smith "THAT we accept the report of the Building Inspector for Building Permits issued in the month of June in the amoun~ of $206,645.00." Carried. Tree Frogram 2440 Doreen Dr. Theresa Street Asphalt PavinK St.LiKhts 25 Fatter Scott Carfield Scott Carfield Scott Carfield Sexsmith Allan ,Carfield "TI~T we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated JuDe 29th, 1961 ~'D respect to the program~.~e r~or planting of ormamenta! trees ]D the To~Jmsh~p, and that the D~claration of Policy for Subdivisions bc ~.:cvised to include the plantinS of ornam~nta~ s;-reet trees, an~~ a]so, that tho Hort~cu~ tu7?~l Society be approached to arrange P sZ~cpping up of their programme~ in order that ;zhe entire urban area will be planted with ornamental trees within a ten year period." Carri: cd. "TUAT we accept the report of the F~eld Super- visor dated June 26th in respect to the investigation of property at 2440 Doreen Drive, and no further action be taken on the matter, :; Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated June 26th, 1961 in respect to the con- struction of a roadway o? Theresa Street within Registered Plan !62, and that the Solicitor be authorized to take the necessary action to have the, provisions of the sub- divider's agreement enforced, to have the roadway constructed. Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Township Engineer dated June 30th, ]961 concerning the extension of asphalt pavgng for the year ]961; and that Sinnicks Avenue be paved from Thorold Stone Rd. to Caman St., and that the approval of the Dept. of Highways be requested for an extension to the Contract.'! Carried. "TItAT we accept the verbal recommendation of Deputy-Reeve Allan and authorize the following changes in our street llghting system: 1. Install 6 ft. fluorescent street lights on Morrison Street from Stanley Avenue to Drummond Road. 12. Install four ft. fluorescent street lights on Buchanan Avenue from Oakes Drive to Murray Street. 3. Install four ft.'fluorescent street lights on Wills Street from Dorchester Road to the east end of the street. The incandescent lights removed from the above named streets to be installed at the following locations: 1. Valley Way between Portage Road and Stanley Avenue. 2. Biamonte Parkway from Valley Way to Valley Way. .... ., con~inued .. .Lights Cont'd Tag Day 14. Sept.16 Scott Sexsmith Tag Day 15. Scott July 8 Sexsmith Arnold Hai~h 16. Standing Committees Corfield Sexsmith 3.14 lights to be installed in Reg. Plan 209 to complete lighting in this subdivision located at the south-east corner of Dorchester Rd. and McLeod Ro~d." Carried. "THAT the Cdd Fellows and Rebekahs Humanitar~e~' Service of the Greater Niagara Area be grant'"~ permission to hold a Tag Day in Stamford To~.m- ship on Sept. 16th, 196]..'; Carried, "THAT we grant permission to the Ontario Teen Agers Study Alcohol Group to hold a Tag Day in Stamford Township on Saturday, July 8th, 1961." Carried. Potter Corfield "THAT a letter of sympathy be extended to the family of the late Arnold Haigh who gave valuable service to the Tox.mship as a member and Chief of the Stamford Centre Volunteer Fire Dept. as well as the Board of Health, during a great number of years, and that a suitable donation be made in his memory to the Local Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society." Carried· By-law No. 18. Allan 2640. Potter Action. "THAT in view of the fact that the regular meetings of Council will.only be held twice in each of the months of July and August in accordance with Procedural By-l'aw No. 2586, thc~ the Standing Committees be authorized to deal with all urgent matters within the scope of their jurisdiction, up to a maximum of $1,000.00 providing that a full report is made to Council at the next regular meeting." Carried. "BY-lAW No. 2640, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of a Quit Claim Deed from the Corporation of the Township of Stamford to Messrs. Bolus and Revelas." Read a first, second and ~hird time and passed.. The followlab action was taken with respect ~o items on the Agend~ Under the.HeadinR of Reports. of Gommittees: Items E, L, M, Ns 0 were Filed. Items on AKenda Since there were a considerable number of ~'te.~g ]c~t on the Agenda at the t~me of sdjournp~ent, Council ~c~r~cd to complete the Agenda the next day, and the following resolution was then passed: Ad.~ourR 19. Allan Potter "THAT we do now a~jourp to :'~e~=t on Tuesday, July 4th at 7:30 p.m. i4eeting A~ljourne{]. Hour ~ .' !. A special meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, July 4th, 5961 commencing at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of completing the Council Agenda of July 3rJ. Present E. E. ~!itchelson Reeve J. N. Allan Deputy-~eeve S. Corfiet~ Councillor A. A. >lacnain Councillor H. ~. Potter Council!or W. G. ~cott 'Councillor G. A. Sexsmith Councillor Binutes 1. Corfield Sexsmith ':T}~T the report of tbe Planning ~oard in respect to the Cstrander Heliport appli- cation be approved and the necessary by-law be prepared for s~mission to Council." Carried. Urban Renewal _Study ~ A letter from the City of Niagara Falls was considered ]n respect to entering into an agreement with a Consultant in connection with an Urban Renewal ']tudy which will include the City of Niagara Falls, the Twp. of ~tamford, and the Village of Chippawa, at a gross cost of $23,500.00. This letter was tabled by Council at the previous meeting to secure additional informa- tion in respect to the Traffic ~tudy. Certain members of Council expressed the v~ew that the two studies should be carried on simultaneously. Mr. Conroy Dowson, Planning Director for the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board was present and on invitation spoke on the matter. He indicated that a very definite relationship existed between the two studies and that both should be carried out, but recommended that the Urhan ~enewa] qtudy be not held up at this time since the Traffic Co-ordinating Committee will. be re-considering the costs of the Traffic Survey and it was hoped that some solution in this respect might be reached before long. The Township Engineer also spoke to this matter and stressed that both studies should be proceeded with for the general benefit of the area. After considerable discussion on the matter by members of Council the following. resolution was offered .and passed: Study Cardiner Veterin- arian. Swimming Pool Regulations Miss La.Marsh. 2. MacBain Allan "THAT the Council of Corporation of the Town- ship of Stamford authorize the carrying out of the Urban ~anewal Study provided for by an agreement dated the 30th day of June, 196]., and entered into between The Corpora- tion of the City of Niagara Falls and Georges Potvin ~ Associates and confirm that this Corporation will assume 35% of the cost thereof in the amount of $2275.00 as previously agreed." Carried. Mr. Reg. Cardiner, father of C. G. Cardiner, the Veterinarian who has made arrangements to purchase the former Thiesen propert7 in the Township Industrial Subdivision, addressed Counci. He ~ndicated that he was financing the purchase of the Thiesen pro7- erty for his son and had made a substantial dox~m payment on th~ property. He asked if any steps could be taken to assist in h~'~% the property used for a veterinarian practice of his son. He requested a copy of By-law 2350· In replying to Mr. Cardiner, Reeve suggested that our restricted area by-!~ should have bc~r carefully examined before any arrangements bad been made to the property. He also advised that this matter hsd been ref to the ~iagara Fal]s ~ Suburban Area Planning hoard for study recommendation. !.~en a report is received from the ~oard, Council will be able to deal with the matter further. 3. MacBain Scott 4. Potter Scott North Bay 5. Scott Resolution Sexsmith "THAT our Clerk be instructed to request Building Inspector to obtain approval o~ W~l]and ~ District Health Unit of all add specifications for new sw.~mming pools our municipality; and that to make this ~7~'~:'' t~on effective, our qo]icitor be requests prepare the necessary mnendments to our sw ming pool by-law." Carried, United Appl. Campaign "TI-L~T the Clerk be instructed to write Miss July LaMarsh, M.P., thanking her for her kindly interest and efforts in trying to develop public works in this area; also transfer of pensions for former N.S. ~ T. employees who are now working for the Greater Niagara Transit Commission." 'Carried. "THAT we advise the City of North Bay thau Stamford Township Council does not endorse their resolution of April 17th, 1961, con- cerning the matter of University education and other suggestions related to this matter.' Carried. 6. MacBain Cotfield "T~AT we ask United Appeal representatives to appear before Council to present their case before ~he matter is dealt with by.qouncil." Carried. Transit Commission PUC Deben- ture Issue By-law No. 2639. By-law No. 2641. By-law No. 2642. items July 4,1961. Potter Scott 'TqAT the Greater T~'2~..%ra Trnr~:U ?c ~3: gsien be granted the riEkz ~o borrcw ;~E' ~ ~La~C0C.0C as specified in 2 and that the necegs?_ry Cnrried. Macnain Allan !'TF~T Council autbo~iz2 th~ nccec~::::~ hy-l~w ro be prepared to authorvrze ou~ ~.U.E. ~c ~aisc by a Debenture TSSUo $]26,5n0.00 Ec-- c:~p~tal expenditures in ].961. Carried. MacBain Corfield "BY-LAW No, 2639, 196]. A Ey-]aw to authorize .. the purchase by mh~ Corporation oZ ~he l'owm, ship of Stamford from Stamford Green Limited of Part of r~ock "G", acco~-j'ng tc !egis~ered Plan No. S76 for tbe mcx~qh:'p of Stamford, for park purposes. Z~ad a first, second and third t:;me and passed. MacBain Cotfield "BY-lAW No. 2641, 196]. A Ey-]aw to amend ry-law No. ]149 (1948)." 'l~2d a first, second and third time and passed, Allan Potter "BY-LAW No. 2642, 196]. A By-law t:, authorize the execution of an Agreement dated the 3rd day of July, 1961 be';-ween The Corper~:tion of the Township of Stamford and Canad'an Carbor- undum Co; Ltd. and c;trategic-Udy 7.fetq!]urgy Limited." Read a first, second and third time and passed· The following action was taken in respect to ite~s..on the Agenda: Under the Headin~ of Petitions & Communications: Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 18, 19, 24, 25, 27 were Filed. Items 26 and 28 were Tabled. Item 3 was referred to Committee No. 5, Items 20 and 21 were referred to Committee No. 4. Under the HeadinE of Unfinished Business: Item 1 was Fi].~d, Items 2 and 3 were Tabled. 12. MacBain Allan "THAT we now adjourn to meet again July 17th or at the call of the Reeve." Carried. Meeting Adjourned Hour P,M. Reeve .f ]ake Erle Beach. N~agara Peninsula Cons.Author. Traffic Stud~. A special meeting of Council was held on Monday, 196]., commentinK at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitcbelson neeve J. M. Allan Deputy-Zeeve S. Cotfield Councillor A. A. MacBain Councillor U. ~-. Potter Councillor W. G. Scott Councillor G. A. 5~xsmith Councillor july 10th, The ~eeve stated that he had received several requests 7r respect to the construction of garages in accordance with our Fy-law No. 2530 and asked if any information had been secured from The Ontario Municipal Board in respect to their approval of this By-law. The Clerk advised that the Townsbip Solicitor had written to the Board in connection with this matter, but that to date a reply had not been-received. Council requests=' that the Board be contacted with an endeavour made to finalize the approval of this By-law as soon as possible. A letter was received from Mr. M. N. Ross relative to th~ blocking of a certain road leading to the lake Erie beach. letter indicated that the Township road had been blocked to p vent access to the beach and people desiring to use the beach were forced to pay a fee to private owners of lands adjacent the roadway to secure access to the Lake. In view of the fact that the County Council is giving this particular problem som~ study, it was agreed to turn the matter ever to Reeve Mitchen~ in order that it might be discussed with Mr. Ross and a recomnl~n- dation made concerning action Council might take. The Reeve advised that he had a recent talk with Mr. A, r. Ogilvie who ~s resigning from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. Mr. Joseph Diminski had been suggested as a repla~'- ment on the Authority by Mr. Ogilvie. CoUncillor Scott suggested the name of Mr. Clare Johnston of Belmont Avenu~ as a replace- ment. No action was taken in respect to a replacement, but n~.,!- bets of Council were requested to give the matter some thought in order that the matter might be resolved in the near future. The Reeve advised that the special meeting had been cal~ed for the purpose of considering proposals to carry out a com- prehensive traffic survey of the Greater Niagara Area. He re- minded Council that the initial proposal of H. G. Acres and Company Ltd. to carry out a comprehensive survey involved a coqt of $78,000.00. A letter from this Consulting Firm dated July 7th, and a letter from the Technical Co-ordinating Committee July 10th in connection with a reduction of the cost of the s~r- vey, were tabled. The letters revealed that ~he cost could bc reduced to $54,000.00 by making certain changes. These changes included the elimination of the screen line metho~ of conducting origin-destination counts, and substituting in part for them, a post-card type of survey to study the movements of local traffic. In addition to this change, reduction of the number of d~awings required could be reduced from approximatel.y 60 to 70 down to s total of about 25. These changes would detract from the report originally contemplated for the following reasons: (a) A loss of accuracy in the collected traffic dana. Traffic $78,000. proposal. ?.e id ' s Salvage Yard. Re-convene July 10,1961. P_r e sen t (b) A loss in the amount of valuable traffic data available for future use, and, (c) A lack of completeness in the presentation of the data. In addition to the detail included ~n the ]etter~ the Engineer gave a verbal report on the matter wT~ch sug%ested that the original proposal would be more acceptab]~ ap~] h,~nefic~'a] than the revised plan. After a ~u]]. discussion of the members of Council indicated that they were strongly 'in of the original proposal costing $78,000.00, anal :t was decreed to support this thinking at the joint meeting o,r th~ '~unlcLpa] Councils of Niagara Fall s, Cbippawa and Stamford schedu]ed for 8:30 p.m. at the City Hall. A letter from Mrs. Fraser was received ~ich comp]ajned about the foul language used by e~ployees of ~ei~'s qa]vage Yard on a recent occasion when she passed the property. It was directed that this letter be turned over to the Ilolice ~or investigation and report. d that Council The meeting adjourned on the un erstand~ng would re-convene in joint session with the Councils of Niagara Falls and Chippawa at the City Hall at 8:30 p.m. Meeting Adjourned Hour: P.~.I. A Joint Meeting of the Municipal Councils of the C~ty of Niagara Falls, the Tox~nSbip of Stamford, and the v~]]age of Chippawa was held at the City Hall, on July ]0th, 196] at 8:30 p.m .... lr~sent from the Cit% of Ni~ara Falls: Mayor Franklin J. Miller, Alderman I. McCallum, Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman G. Martin, Alderman A. J. McKinley, Alderman H. Morton, Alderman J. White. Present_from the Towns.hip of Stamford: Reeve Edward E. Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve J. N. Allan, Councillor S. Corfield, Councillor A. A. MacBain Councillor H. R. Potter, Councillor W. G. Scott, Councillor G. A. Sexsmith. P~esent from the Village of Chippawa: Reeve. E. T. Weightman, Deputy-Reeve H, Clarke, Councillor J, Charlebois, Mayor ~iller chaired the meeting. k ~u~:vey~ T~chnica] Co-ordinating Committee Hoetin%. Reasons for detractinK Grant____~s. Mayor r.~ller opened the meeting and explained its purpose Date of was to consider costs involved in connection with a proposed C~mpletion comprehensive traffic survey for the Greater N~agara area.' then asked ~eeve ',Utche]son to review the ~atter and shortly after the ".cave commenced tbe review, ~4ayer ui]l er w~s call.~ from the Chamber and ].eft the meeting. He requested Alderman George Martin to take his place as Chairman. Feeve ~%itchelson advised that he had suggested the meet- ing as a result of certain action taken by the 'technical Co-ordinsting Comm:~ttee at a me~ting he]~ ~r-day, .Tu]y 7th. Th~s action resulted in an alternate proposal to ~arry out Separate the survey and he advised that Stamford Council felt that pc session rev~s~ong shoul~ be ~ntered into in respect to the survey un it was ~reeahl~ by sl] three participatin% n~un~c3pal~t~es. F~eve W~h[~an'reported that tbe original survey at the eat~ - mated cost snggested of $32,000.00 had b~en accepted by his Stamford: Counc~3 and they were agreeable to paying their mbare on hasps agreed upon~ however: h~m Council had dec~ded ag°fnst the survey crusting $78,000.00. Chippawa: At the request of th~ Chairm~n, Conroy Dewson, S~cretar~ o{ the Technical Co-ordn;nat~ng Com~ittee, addressed the ~nB and reviewed the actions of the Committee. At the meeting Niag.Falls: on July 7th, a resolution w~s passed to the effect that the Committee recommended the edopt~on to the Joint Councils of revised study costing $54,000.00 explained in the letter frozn Counts H. G. Acres & Company Itd. ~ated Jn]y 7th. %.raile the members of his Committee were generally in favour of the original pro- posal snbm~tted by the Consulting Engineers costing $78,000.6q, they felt it imperative that the transportation survey be undI'r- Adjourn. 'taken to resolve present and future traffic problems in the Greater Niagara area, and it was imperative that the transpo~'- tation survey be undertaken to resolve present and future tra~Uc problems in the Greater Niagara area, and it was imperative the resolution of consultant selection and financial particiF- tion be expedited if the survey was to be undertaken in 1961, particularly during the tourist season. For thls reason, the Committce had suggested a revised study costing $54,000.00. The reduced price was arrived at by making certain changes wh~c~ included the elimination of the screen line method of conduct~n5'I July 10, 1~6i. origin--destination counts, and substituting in part for them, a post-card type of survey to study the movements of local traffic, as well as the reduction in the number of drawings required for presentation of the data from approximately 60 ~e 37. 70 down to a total of about 25. He stated that the revised study would detract from the report originally contemplated, for the P~esent following reasons: (a) A loss of accuracy in the collected traffic data. (b) A loss in the amount of valuable trafficl data available for future use, and (c) A lack of completeness in the presentation of the data. He advised that the Parks Commission had given tentative approve to contribute $4,000.00 to the study and the Rainbow Bridge Authority had indicated that a grant of $]500.00 would be made to carry out this work. He concluded by saying that the re- vised programme had been decided on since Chippawa had advised that they would not pay more than their proportion agreed upon ~f the survey estimated to cost $32,000.00, and Niagara Falls had requested further information in respect to the terms of reference. T.sr. S. Price, the Chairman of the 'fc. cbn.'cs.~ C.D-nr,J.'J~atjng Committee reiterated the remarks o~ lit. newson ~n~ sub, ted that h]s Comnittee had suggested the revised stu~y in order t~t the work might be commenced at the earliest pcss;b~c date. i]~ stated that by starting now the survey would not bc ccn~p] ~te.j until ?,Iarch, 1962. ~Ir. C. !l. =~..2t, rov.~shjp 7nE'nccr, ~n~ i~.'. W. S. err, City ~4anager, spoke on the matter and ]r. cth strcss~c] that the $78,000.00 survey would be ranch ~ettc-? thr~n the $54,000.00 programme. They both recommended the or';S~Da] pro- posal costing $78,000.00, Members of the three Councils then asked questions ~n respect to the survey and finally, each Council convened in separate session in the City.Hall. On re-convcnin% in the Council Chamber, the following statements were made: Reeve Mitchelson advised that Stamford Council were unanimous in accepting the $78,000.00 proposal to carry out the traffic survey. reeve Weightman advised that the members of his Council present were unanimous in accepting the $54,000.00 proposal, and stated that this action would be considered at a meeting of his Council scheduled for the following night. Alderman Martin advised that the C~ty Council were unanimous in accepting the $78,000.00 proposal. In response to a question, lit. Price advised that th~ origin-destination counts would include weekends and boildays during the peak traffic which occurred during the summer months. 1, Ald. Morton Counc. Allan "TUAT the meeting do now adjourn." Carried. bleeting Adjourned Hour: P.M, A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, July 17th, commencin~ at 7:30 ~.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott ~. A. Sexsmith Reeve ' Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor · Councillor 1961 1. MacBeth Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meetings held July 3rd and 4Ch, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. United Appeal Campaigu United Appeal Month. Finan~ Licenses T. Rees Licenses Ostrander Victuall. License. As requested by Council, representatives from the Greater Niagara United Appeal artended the meeting in respect to their request to Council for the establishment of October in each year as United Appeal month, and to curtail all other campaigns during this month. Mr. J. Knowleg acted as spokesman and presented a brief outlining the activities of the Group and the specific reasons for setting aside October as United Appeal month. Also present on behalf of the Group, were Mr. 3ack Young, and Mr. Leo Souve. After hearing the representatives, the following resolu- tion was submitted and passed: 2. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we support the request of the Greater Niagara United Appeal by establishing October of 1961 as United Appeal Months and Limit this month for this Group." Carried, 3. MacBain Gotfield "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Coa~ittee dated July 17th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending July 15th, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ,.-.......... $440,847.57, Relief ........ ...... 6,544.53, Roads ............... 9,983.41." Carried. '4. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re: licenses dated July 17th, 1961, and the licenses be issued." Carried. Mr. Thomas Rees of 2401 Dorchester Rd. S. was present at the meeting in respect to his application for a Dealer in Second Hand Goods License. Mr. Rees advised that he would be going from door to door and collecting paper, rags and scrap and then selling same to a local salvage dealer. He advised that no scrap would be stored at his residence. Council advised Mr.Rees that his application would be referred to a Committee of Council for consideration, and the.following resolution was passed: 5. Allan Cotfield "THAT the applications for Dealer in Second Hand Goods License from the following be referred to No. 2 Committeex Thomas Rees, 2401 Dorchester Rd. S. John Grover, 2046 Dunn Street." Carried. Mr, A. B. Conners was present at the meeting in respect to the application of Paul Ostrander for a Victualling License. I~ was explained to Mr. tanners that the approval of the Health Inspector had not yet been given, but that he would be asked co check on the matter as soon as possible. UpgradinK St.Lights R.P.214. Interest on Allan Park Lands Basile re-zonin~ Issue Bldg. Ford Hotor Co. Fire Protection 6. MacBain Cot field "THAT we accept the report of Committee #2 dated July 14th in respect to the recom- mendations made for the upgrading of the Engineering and Office Staffs." Carried. 7. MacBain Cotfield 8. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated July 14th, 1961 in respect to the pay- ment for street lights within Registered Plan 214, and that an amount of $300.00 be accepted for each street light required in the sub- division.''· Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee Ne. 2 dated July 14th, 1961 in respect to the request from River Realty Development Ltd. for 6Z interest on the purchase price of property proposed to be purchased for the extension to the J. N. Allan Park, and that we accept the stipulation from the River Realty Development Ltd. regarding the interest. Carried. Mr. Wm. Booth was present at the'meeting on behalf of his clients, Mr. & Mrs. Basile, in respect to the re-zoning of property at the north-east corner of Drummond Road and Murray Street to permit the operation of a barbershop. It was explained that the By-law in this connection had been heard by the Ontario Municipal Board on June 13th, and that their verbal approval had been given at that time. However, an Official Order had not yet been received. During discussion of the matter by Council, it was indicated that the Board's Official Order might not be received for some time~ and also, that there had not been any objections to this particular amendment. Council also discussed the new set-back requirement for the construction of Enrages, in view of the fact that there was considerable interest in this amendment. The foilswing resolution was then submitted and passed: 9. MacBain Potter. 10. Allan MacBain "THAT our Building Inspector be authorized to issue building permits for garages, in accor- dance with our new consolidated by-law, with regard to the eighteen inch sideyard regula- tion; and to Mr. Basile if his site plan and structural changes are approved by Council upon the acceptance of No. 2 Committee." Carried. "TK~T we aece~t the report of Committee No. 3 dated July 13th, 1961, and that an agreement be entered into with the Township of Crowland to provide fire protection for the Ford Motor Costany plant aCa cost based on the Mill Rate for fire protection, as applied to the assessment of the Ford Motor Compe2y," Carried, Firemen 11. Allan Requests potter Tender for 12. Cotfield Station Scott WaKon Drainage 13. Cotfield Judith Scott Ave. Slater Ave. 14. Potter S'walk. Sexsmith Tenis 15. Potter Courts. Scott Soccer 16. Potter Goals. Scott "THAT we accept the report of Conceittee No. 3 dated July 13tb, 1961 in respect to the recommendations made on certain requests submitted by the permanent firemen of the Township in a letter dated Feb. 24th." Carried· "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated July 14th, 1961 in respect to the replacement of Car #29, and that this car be traded in on a 9 passenger, 4 door plymouth station wagon at the tendered price of $1,135.08 being the lowest tender received-" Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Connnittee No. 4 dated July 13th, 1961 in respect to the drainage problem at the rear of Lot No. 8, Rag. Plan 167, and the Engineer be authorized to proceed with the construction of a catchbasin on Judith Avenue extended." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated July 14th, 1961 in respect to the petitlot for replacement of the sidewalk on Slater Avenue from North St. to Kitchener Street, and that this work be added to the list of 1961 Local Improvements." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated July 14th, 1961 in respect to the con- structien of additional tennis courts at the A. G. Bridge Fark and the Engineer be author- ized to proceed with the construction of four tennis courts, three backstops and the erec- tjan of a 4' chain link fence around the area of the tennis courts." ·Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 1961 in respect to the request dated July 14ths for a curb on Judith Avenue from Atlas Street to the N.L. Rag. Plan 152, and the ~wner he advised that the Township will construct the an1 ." ourb on a oashbasts Y Carried. Curb on Judith Ave. 0nt · C emeter · Convention. Hartley Application Sewer Mrs .Fe~ro S~ence St · Sidewalk Duty Free .Store. Prest 75 95 0 · 1. 2e Potter Sexsmith Potter Sexsmith MacBain Allan Corfield Scott Potter Scott Corfield Scott Cotfield Scott "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated July 14th, 1961 in respect to the request for a curb on Judith Avenue from Atlas Street to the N.L. Reg. Plan 152, and the owner be advised that the Township will construct the curb on a cash basis only." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated July 14th, 1961 and that a member of the Engineering Dept. and Chairman or nominee of Committee No. 5 be authorized to attend the Annual Convention of the Ontario Cemeteries Association to be held at Peterborough on .' Oct. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th." Carried. "THAT our Clerk inform Mr. Hartlay by letter, in the event he does not attend tonight's Council meeting, that in view of the fact that the applicant's rooms in the basement and the sun porch, do not comply with our By-law No. 2305, 1958, in several respects, a license for these rooms be refused." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated July 10th, 1961 in respect to sewer cleaning service and the collection of the charges by the Asst. Sewer Foreman in the manner recommended in the report." Carried. "T~AT Mrs. Theresa Ferro, 2720 Spence Street, Ningara Falls, Ont. be notified that if she continues further to contravene the terms of By-law No. 2530, that the Police will be notified and legal proceedings instituted to force her to discontinue business at this location." Carried. "THAT we accept the .report of Committee No. 4 dated July 10th, 1961 in respect to the con- struction of the sidewalk at the Duty Free Store on PortaSe Road." Carried, littered condition of the former Prest property on Stamford Green Drive, and the owners of the be to tiean it in actor- the 's b' ~ied, "T~AT we accept the report o~ Committee No. 4 ,, dated July llth, 1961 in respect to the SiRn By-law 24. Cotfield Scott property 25. Cotfield at 1064 Scott Dorchester Road. Area east 26. Corfield of R.Plan Sexsmith 195. 1957 Dixon 27. Cotfield Zonin~ Allan V.O.N. 28. MacBain A~reement Cotfield Helicopter 29. l~acBain Meetink Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Committee No.4 dated July 10th, 1961 in respect to a pro- posed sign by-law, and as recommended, the matter be further discussed with the Build- ing Inspector and Committee No. 1." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No.4 dated July 5th, 1961 in respect to the littered property at 1064 Dorchester Road North, and the owners be directed to clean it up in accordance with the Township's anti- litter by-law." Carried. "THAT the Clerkbe authorized tow rite to C & J Development Ltd. and ask for their co-operation in respect to cleaning & drain- ing the area to the east of Registered Plan 195." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Field Super- visor dated July 17th, 1961 in respect to the zoning violation at 1957 Dixon Street and the owner be advised that the operation of a gar- age business is in violation to the Township'~ zoning by-laws. In respect to the littered property at 2143 Skinner Street also covered in the report, that the owner of some be directed to clean it up in accordance with the Township's anti-litter byTlaw." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 cl~t~d July 17th, 1961 and approve of the increase of service call fees from $2.25 to $2.50 as requested by the Greater ,Niagara Victorian Order of Nurses, and that a draft omending agreement be prepared to confirm same,II Carried, "THAT we accept the report of. Committee No. 2 dated July 17th, 1961 advising of the meeting arranged with representatives of the Niagara Helicopters Ltd. and representatives of the petitioners, to be held on July 18th at 4 Carried. Declaration of Policy amendment Burlington Resolution (Work hrs.) Winston St. s'walk. P .U .C . Debenture Issue. By-law 2643. ~ By-law 264~ By-law By-law 30 · MacBain Scott 31. Corfield Allan 32. Allan Corfield 33. Cotfield Potter 34. Cotfield Sexsmith 35. Allan Potter 36. Cotfield Sexsmith 37. HacBain Allan "THAT our Declaration of Policy be amended by adding thereto the provision attached to our Solicitor's letter of July 7th,1961, with regard to ornamental trees." Carried. "THAT no action be taken in regard to commun- ication from Burlington Council." Carried. "THAT in view of the objection received in respect to the construction of a sidewalk on the south side of Winston Street fro~ Weaver Avenue to Dorchester Road,-that a recommendation be made to the OMB that this work be not undertaken at this time, and this matter be re-consideredwhen the area east of Weaver Avenue is built up." Carried. "THAT the request of the Stamford Public Utilities Commission for a Debenture issue of $30,000.00 to finance the construction of a 12" watermain from the trunk City main south of the Michigan Central Railway tracks to Stanley Avenue, thence south to the south limit'of the Cdn. Carborundum Co. Ltd. prop- erty, be approved, and the necessary Deben- ture By-law be prepared. The term of some to be for a period of 10 years." Carried, "BY-lAW No. 2643, 1961. A By-law to appoint a Deputy Municipal Treasurer." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2644, 1961. A By-law to appoint i i i'~'k!' ., , a Junior Assessor for the Township of Stamford" Read a first, second and third time and .-. "BY-lAW No. 2645, 1961. A By-law Co author- ize the execution 6f an agreement dated July 17th, 1961, b~tween the Corporation of the Township of Stomford and R. E. Law Crushed Stone Limited." Read a first,second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2646, 1961. A By-law Co consent Co borrowings by way of temporary loans by the ,, a ~irsC, seeond!,and third and By-law 2647 · By-law 2648. By-law 2649... Action 38. Allan Scott 39. Cotfield Sexsmith 40. MacBain Cotfield "BY-LAW No. 2647, 1961. A By-law to author- ize the execution of an agreement dated July 14th, 1961, between Confederation Life Association and the Corporation of the Town- ship of Stamford." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2648, 1961. A By-law to author- ize the execution of art Agreement dated the 17th day of July, 1961, between the Cor- poration of the Township of Stamford and Vincent Kerrio-Germano Limited." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2649, 1961. A By-law to fix the salaries and allowances of the Statutory Officials of the Township of Stamford and to fix the salaries and allowances of other employees not being members of The National Union of Public Employees - Local No. 425." Read a first, second and third time and passed. The followink action was taken in respect to items on the A~enda: Under Re]~orts of Committees: Item O was referred to Committee No. 4, IeemV was Filed, ltem W was Filed. Under Petitions and Communications Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6s 7 were Filed, ltem 11 was referred to Committee No. Under 'Unfinished Business Item 1. was Tabled, Item 2. was referred to Committee No. 2. Adtourn. 41. Allan Cotfield "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday, July 29th at 9:30 a.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. MeetinS Adjourned July 17,1961. 'J_~. R V~ Hour A.M. Presen__~t Minute__s 2269 Barker Stree__t Cardiner application Resolution Ostrander License A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, July 24th, 1961. commencin~ at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor MacBain Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meetings held on July 10th and July 17th, and the meeting of Committee No. 1 held on July 19th, be adopted as printed." Carried. Mr. J. O. Thompson, of 2269 Barker Street addressed the Council in respect to the condition of the building east of his residence, which he stated was unoccupied and presented a hazard for children in the neighbourhood. Council advised Mr. Thompson that the matter would be referred to the Building Inspector for a report. Dr. C. G. Gardiner and his father, Mr. Reg. Gardiner, artended the Meeting in respect to their application for re-zoning of Lot 11 in the Twp. Industrial Subdivision, to permit the use of the lands and premises as an animal hospital. The Clerk read the report of the Planning Board wherein it was recommended that the application for re-zoning be refused. Also tabled in this connection was a plan prepared by the Planning Board showing the location of the property in question and the property of residents in the area protesting the re- zoning. In speaking on the matter, Mr. Gardiner advised that they would be willing to give assurance to Council that if after a trial period, the operation proved detrimental or adversely affected the interests of the Township, that they would re-locate the business and the property would be sold. Mr. Cardiner also advised that the building would be sound- proofed. He further stated that they had already made a con- siderable investment in the property, and if they were not allowed to proceed with the business they would be faced with an embarrassing situation. Members of Council each discussed the matter, and the following resolution was submitted and voted on, with Councillor Potter abstaining: 2. MacBain Scott "THAT we accept our Planning Board's recommen- dation and refuse Dr. Gardiner's application." Recorded Vote: Ayes: Mitchelson, MacBain, Scott, Nayes: Allans Cotfields Sexsmith. Lost. 3. MacBain Cotfield ,I "THAT the application for a Victualling License ' from Paul Ostrander to operate a refreshment '.' stand at the corner of River Road and Victoria Avenues be approveds and the license be granted~; Carried. !:i~.' Hydro 4. Cotfield properties Scott purchase 5. parcel 1. Traffic Survey.. $65,000. Survey Building Matters: Basile. Susan cres, & Hexi~er House, "THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Engineer dated June 29th, 1961 in respect to the purchase of certain H.E.P.C. prop- erties at the north end of the Township, and the recon~nendations made for the pro- posed purchase of No. 1 and 2 (1962) parcels of land, and that No. 3 and 4 be referred to the planning Board, and that No. 5 be re- ferred to a Joint Council Meeting.'3 Carried. MacBain Corfield "THAT we instruct our Clerk to write to the 'Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls in- forming that Municipality that it is impera- tive that we complete the purchase of parcel No. 1 referred to in our Engineer's report of June 29th without further delay in view of our undertaking with H.E.P.C. and asking for the City's co-operation." Carried, The Reeve explained that the meeting had been called for the main purpose of considering the traffic survey matter, since time was of the essence in finalizing the matter, and the report of the Niagara Fails & Suburban Area Planning Board was then read in this connection. The following resolution was then submitted and passed: 6. Cotfield MacBain "THAT we approve of the Comprehensive Traffic Survey costing a gross amount of $65,000.00 to include the screen line method O-D Survey, and advise the Technical Co-ordinating Com- mittee and the City of Niagara'Falls that the Township is prepared to accept our share of the pro-rated ~.mount of the net cost of such a survey." Carried, Mr. A. J. Bradley, Twp. Building Inspector, artended the meetinS in respect to several building matters: 1. The application of Antonio Basile for a permit to carry out certain renovations to his residence located at the south-east corner of Drummond Road and Murray Street for the' purpose of establishing a barberbhop, which establisinuent had been author- ized by the passage of a restricted area by-law verbally by the Ontario Municipal Board. It was explained that Mr. had entered into an agreement with the Township to carry out certain renovations and changes on the property. After di on the matter it was decided that it would be further considered at a meeting of Committee No. 2 with the Building Inspector to be held in the near future. 2. Councillor Cotfield reported on the condition of a new house at the corner of Susan Crescent and Heximer Avenue, advising ths~ It was it had been constructed 18" lower than the requirements. requested that the Building Inspector bring in a report on this matter, M.Ricci Refresh- ment Booth. Storage Tank. Loblaws Signs. Undertaking of Niag. Helicopters Station Wagon. 0.M.B. .Dec i s ion · Electric T~Dewriter Water Safety Programme 3. Application from M. Ricci re: establishment of a refresh- ment booth at Falls View between the Indian Village and Dunn Street. It was decided that this matter would also be con- sidered at the next meeting of Committee No. 2. 4. Application of Imperial Oil Ltd. to install a storage tank at the corner of Kalar Road & McLeod Rd. in an Industrial (1) area. It was considered that no action was necessary on this matter. 5. Application of Loblaws to erect non-illuminated signs at their store at the comer of Dunn St. and Drunmmond Kd. It was considered that no action was necessary on this matter. 7. MacBain Scott 8. Cotfield Scott 9. MacBain Sexsmith "THAT our Clerk write to the Solicitor for Niagara Helicopters enclosing an undertaking to. be executed by the Company along the lineq set forth in the resolution passed by No. 2 Com- mittee and that upon receipt of such executed undertaking that further consideration be given by the Council to the recommendation of the Planning Board in respect of re-zoning." Carried. 10. Corfield Sexsmith "THAT since Carland Niagara Ltd. are unable to supply the Station Wag as tendered due to the fact that they have ceased production of vehicles, that the next lowest tender be accepted, being Motorville Car Sales & Service Ltd., for a price of $1,145.75." Carried. 11. Allan Potter "THAT our Clerk write to Mr. F.A.Branscombe and inform him that we have received the decision of the O.M.B. in respect to part of Town& Country Estates and that we would be pleased to receive a letter setting forth his intentions in view of the Board's decision," Carried, By-law No. 12. Potter 2650. Allan "THAT the Engineer be allowed to purchase new 1961 Remington Electric Typewriter at price of $495.00 less $115.00 for old machine." Carried. "THAT we accept the invitation of the Y's Men's Club to attend the Water Safety Programme on Saturday, July 29th, and that as many members 'of'Council as possible attend." Carried. "'BY-lAW NO. 2650, for the third time and 1961. A By-law to provide of an amendment to the Read a first, second and Golden Horse- shoe. ,.. Action Reports· petitions & Commun- ications 13. Cotfield MacBain "THAT the owners of the Golden Horseshoe be notified that they must comply with agreement with Council as regards barriers and late closing." Carried. The following action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda: Under Re]Zorts of Committees: Item B was Filed, Item F was referred to a meeting of Committee No. 2 and the Building Inspector Item G was referred to a meeting of Committee No. 2 and the Building Inspector. Under Petitions and Communications: Items 1, 5, 8, 9, were Filed. Items 2, 6, and 12 were Tabled, ltem 4 was referred to Committee No. Adjourn. 14. Allan Cotfield "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Saturday July 29th, 1961 at 9:30 a.m." Carried. Meeting AdJ ourned · Hour P.M. A Special Meeting of Council was Held Saturday, July 29th, at 9: 30 a .m. 1961 Present. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Minutes 1. Allan Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting'held on July 24th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Gardiner Application A deputation comprised of Dr. C. G. Gardiner and his father, R. Gardiner, Carl Young and Miss J. V. IaMarsh awaited on the Council for the purpose of discussing the fezoathS of the former Thiesen property in the Industrial Subdivision frontinS Montrose Road. The Reeve advised Council that a resolution passed in connection with this matter at the last meeting was lost and that he had interpreted the resolution as one for no action which means that the contents of the resolution would not be acted upon. After some diseuss~on of the the was submitted on the un Gardiner Application Cont'd MacBain Allan "THAT the Gardiner matter be re-opened for the purpose of permitting Miss LaMarsh to make certain submissions to Council but that all submissions be made through the Solicito~ this motion to be carried must be unanimous." Carried. Miss LaMarsh then addressed Council on behalf of her client, Dr. C. G. Gardiner. She mentioned the duties of members of Council to vote but inferred that members should not vote if there is any interest resolvable into a pecuniary profit. She advised that certain inquiries had been made concerning the uses permitted for this property but the Doctor only had 24 hours to submit a tender. She suggested that the subdivision was used for diversified industry and that the veterinarian hospital would be in keeping with the general use. She stated that the residedts adjacent to other veterinarian establishments had objected to noise, odour and nuisances. Her client had made arrangements to have any carcasses removed from the premises and this should eliminate any nuisance and objections. Miss LaMarsh stressed that the petitioners were complaining about something that is anticipatory. After she spoke, several members of Council asked Miss LaMarsh certain questions and at this point in the dis- cussion the following resolution was submitted: 3. MacBain Scott "THAT the notes taken by our stenographer be typed and made available to any member of Council who requests the same in so far · as the Gardiner matter is concerned." Carried. Members of Council then indicated their reaction to the resoning application and Reeve Mitchelson vacated the chair to submit his thinking on the matter. Councillor Potter indicated that he would abstain from voting on any resolution concerning the subject matter. 4. Cotfield Allan "THAT the application of Dr. Cardiner be accepted by this Council for rezoning a part of Lot 11, Plan 160, the Industrial Subdivision to permit the operation of an animal practice." Recorded vote was requested,by Councillor Cotfield. Recvrded Vote: Ayes: Deputy Reeve Allan, Councillor Corfiel~ Councillor Sexsmith NaXe{: Reeve Mitchelson, Councillor MacBain, Councillor Scott. Councillor Potter abstained from voting. Lost. Accounts 5. MacBain Allan Licenses 6. MacBain Corfield Second Hand 7. MacBatn Goods license Corfield Civic 8.. Scott HolidaZ Potter Littered 9. Cotfield Property Sexsmith Mr.Wa~msley 10. MacBain Cotfield Municipal 11. Cotfield Exams Scott "THAT we accept the report of Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated July 28th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending July 31st, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ........ $64,413.79 Roads .......... $49,540.11 Relief ......... $5,396.00." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re licenses dated July 28th/61 and the licenses be issued." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated July 28th, 1961 and that licenses to deal in second hand goods be granted to the following: 1. Thomas Rees, 2401 Dorchester Road, 2. Canadian Rubber Dealers & Brokers Ltd., Part Twp.Lot 179, McLeod Road. The licenses to be granted subject to the conditions outlined in the Committeees report Carried. "THAT Monday, August 7th be declared as Civic Holiday in the Township of Stamford, and Municipal Offices remain closed on this day," Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No.4 dated July 28th, 1961 in respect to the littered condition of the property at i55Z Drummond Road and the owner of the property be directed to clean up the property in accordance with the provisions of. the Townsh{ a~i-litter by-law." Carried. "THAT Mr. Walmsley's letter be referred to No. 4 Committee for a report." Carried. "THAT a letter be sent to each of the 4 Tow, shl employee~ who have successfully passed the£r examination in Municipal Work, namely; Miss M. Adams, Mr. H. E. WaCson, Thomas Brant and Mr. Lundy." Carried. I ~us 12. Corfieid Benche_~s Sexsmith "THAT the Niagara Fails Jewish Sisterhood Assoc. be granted permission to place benches at bus stops in the Township of Stamford. The placing of the benches to be as determined by the Township Engineer." Carried. Bellhaven 13. Scott Refreshment Sexsmith Vehicle "THAT refer to ~2 Committee request for refreshment vehicle license and food vending licenses at Bellhaven School." Carried. Meeting 14. MacBain with N.P.C. Sexsmith "THAT our Clerk be instructed to arrange 'a meeting with the N.P.C. for September with this Council with regard to taxes and that the Clerk and Chairman of Finance be instructed to prepare the presentation for r~view by the Council prior to the meeting." Carried. Deputy-Reeve 15. MacBain Scott "THAT the Deputy-Reeve be appointed Acting Chairman of Finance during the absence of the Chairman from the Township on vacation from August 3rd to August 28th and that he be authorized to carry out all of the Chairmanes duties in his absence and Acting Reeve'from the 30th day of July to August 4t~' Carried. By-law 2651 16. MacBain Scott By-law 2652A 17. MacBain " Cotfield "BY-LAW No. 2651, 1961. A by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Stamford and The Victorian Order of Nurses, Greater Niagara Branch, dated the 29th day of July, 1961." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2652A,1961. A By-law to amend By- law No.2588,1961."Read a first,second and third time. and passed. The followinK action'was taken in respect t._qo_ite~s on the A~enda: July 29,1961 nle_rKe!i_ ian_s . _o uu_n!clt!oasl 'Stem lAwns Tabled 'Items 1,.,'3~, 4'and ~ were ~ilea. 18. Allan Potter "THAT we do now adJ'ourn to meet on Tuesday, Aug. 8th at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. DI~~ned ' Vk · Presen_______! Minutes Tourist Home at 2359 L.Lane License Cancelled E.Thomas & Dogs L~enses Building Permits A Regular bleeting of Council was held Tuesday, August 8th, 1961 at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Councillor Councillor Councillor 1. Allan Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting held July 29th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Mr. J. M. Stewart of 2624 Lundy's Lane addressed the Council in respect to the operation of the Tourist Home at 2359 Lundy's Lane. Mr. Stewart questioned if the operators of the Home would be allowed to continue disregarding the orders of the Council in renting the basement and sun porch to tourists, after being that the rooms were not to be rented. Mr. Stewart also produced a list which indicated that from 6 to 10 persons had been accommodate. in the basement each night from July 31st to August 8th. Mr. Chas. Leys was also present and stated that he felt the basement was a fire trap in view of the fact that there was only one exit. In reviewing the matter, Reeve Mitchelson stated that the operators had been given every consideration by Council, but had still advise that they proposed to continue renting the rooms, contrary to the provisions of the Township By-laws and the Tourist Establishments Ac[. The Reeve stated that Council had only two alternatives, to cancel the license, or to prosecute the operators. Individual members of Council then expressed their opinions on the matter, and the following resolution was submitted and p~ssed: 2. Corfield Allan "THAT the license of Mrs. Edna Vete of 2359 Lundy's Lane re: Tourist Home, be cancelled immediately." Carried. Mr. E. R. Thomas of 1784 Murray Street addressed Council in respect to dogs running at large in his area. He was advised that the Humane Society would be contacted about his problem'by the Township Clerk the next day. 3. Potter Scott "THAT we accept. the report of the Clerk dated August 8, 1961 re: licenses, and the licenses be issued.'? Carried. Scott Potter "THAT we accept the report of the Building Inspector for Building Permits issued in the month of July in the smount of $177~030.00." Carried. I Directive Sign ?urchasing Agents Conference Papers on Lot. Garbage at camping site. Sanfax in sewer 91eanin~. Sewage Trea.tment Plant. River Realty -& 0.M.B. l0 e Sexsmith Scott Scott Sexsmith Sexsmith Scott Sexsmith Scott Scott Sexsmith Corfield Sexsmith Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Engineer dated August 1st, 1961 and he be authorized to have the Directive sign at the Industrial Sub- division re-painted." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated August 4th, 1961 and that the Manager of Stores for the Township be authorized to attend the Ont. Municipal Purchasing Agents Conference to be held in Windsor, August 29th, 1961." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated August 4th, 1961 in respect to the littered condition of the lot at the corner of Arad Street and Drummond Road, and that as recommended in the report, a letter be sent to the Toronto Star requesting them to clean up the lot, and possibly supply a container for the paper wrappings." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated August 4th, 1961 in respect to garbage pick-up at the camping site on Lundy's Lane, and that as recommended in the report, addi- tional reports on the matter be secured from the Assessment Dept. and the Twp. Solicitor, and that the matter be then considered by Committee No. 1 of Council." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated August 3rd, 1961 in respect to the use of Sanfax in cleaning sewer laterals, and that persons requesting the use of this product be charged for the amount used, in addition to the cost of the sewer call." Carried. "THAT the Clerk try to arrange a meeting with the City Council to discuss the proposed sewage treatment plant for Sept. llth." Carried· 'THAT the Clerk communicate with River Realty Development Limited acknowledging the letter of July 28th, 1961 and stating that any rep- resentations made to the O.M.B. should be made only on notice to this Council." :artled. Liaison Committee 12. Corfield Allan "THAT this Council appoint our Engineer, Mr. Eidt as our representative on the Community planning Branch Liaison Committee." Carried. Road Allowance 13. Scott potter "THAT the Solicitor be requested to bring in a report re: the road allowance in Twp. Lot 73." Carried. By-law No. 2652. 14. Corfield Allan "BY-LAW No. 2652, 1961. A By-law to declare the desirability of constructing 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. 2653. 15. Potter Allan "BY-lAW No. 2653, 1961. A By-law to authorize the construction of extensions and improvements to The Hydro-Electric Distribution System of the Township of Stamford." Read a first and second time. By-law No. 2654. 16. Allan potter "BY-lAW No. 2654, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement dated the 8th day of August, 1961, between The Corporation ~ the Township of Stamford and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls." Read a first,second and third time and passed. Ite~t The following action was taken in respect t~ items on the Agendal Under Reports of Committees: Items C and J were ordered Tabled. Item I was ordered Filed. Under the headinR of Petitions and Communications: Corner of Dixon St. & Edward Ave. Item 1 was Tabled. Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 were Filed. Councillor Cotfield reported on a water problem at the cotBar of Dixon St. and Edward Avenue. It was decided to request furthe~ information on this matter from the Engineer, and also that it would be considered by Committee No. 5 of Council. Adjourn. 17. Potter Scott "TI~T we adjourn to meet again August 21st,1961 7:30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve." Carried, Meeting Adjourned. Hour: P.M. Reeve Present Bellevue St. Development Edna Vete Reg. Coun c i 1 Minutes Watermain Petition A Regular Meeting of Council was held Monday, August 21st, 1961 at 7:30 p.m. E, E, Mitchelson Reeve .Y.N. Allan Deputy Reeve S. Cotfield Councillor A. A. MacBain Councillor H. R. Potter Councillor W. G. Scott Councillor G, A. Sexsmith Councillor Prior to the meeting, Council met in Committee with Mr. Syms and Mr. Watson concerning the proposed Bellerue Street 8evelopmant as a commercial area. Mr. Syms advised Council that the dev~loF- ment proposal had been submitted to the N~agara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board for consideration. The Reeve advised Mr. Syms.. and Mr. Watson that the matter would be placed before Council after a complete report from the Planning Board is received. ~ A conference was held with Wm. G. Booth relative to the Lodging Mouse license for Mrs. Edna Vete of 2359 Lundy~s Lane. Mr. Booth asked if Council would restore the license if assurance was given that the operator would not use the cellar rooms, The Reeve advised Mr. Booth that the license matter relative to the Tourist Home was before the Courts and the Council is not prepared to restore the license under certain assurance at this time. Council then adjourned from Committee an.d convened in regular Council. 1. Allan Corfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting held August 8th, 1961 be adopted as printed," Carried. Mr. Jack Burnerr addressed Council on behalf of the residents Kalar Road and Thorold Stone Road who had previous submitted petitions to Council for the construction of watermains to service their area. Mr. Burnett stated that tests had been made of the water in some of the wells in the area and the results indicated that there was 12 times as much iron in the water as is considered fit for human consumption, and that the water was twice as hard as is considered fit for human consumption. Mr. Burnett Stated that their submission to Council, therefore, was that because the chief objection to extending the main was concern about the burden which would be placed on the farmers in the area, that the Township should assume the cost to carry the watermain past the farm lands. He suggested that the money thus expended could be recovered when the land is developed in the future. He stated that at the time the residents had first built they had expected that it would be just a matter of time before their area would be brought into the water system. Mr. Burnett added that if Council did not help the home-owners they had no one else to turn to. In speaking on the matter, Reeve Mitchelson stated that the money that the petitioners were asking Council to assume would be between $15,000.00 and $18,000.00 and that the matter presented a difficult problem. He stated that tests should be made from ~.~,,!, all the wells in the area, and that when the results were received, '. Solicitor to give the matter further consideration. August 8,1961. Church Mr. Chas. Galloway was present at the meeting on behalf of his clients in respect to an application which had some before th~ planning Board in regard to the sale of a p~rcel of property on the west side of Dorchester Rd. just north of Thorold Stone Ro?~, from Mr. W. J. Walsh to the Church of Christ, and to change the zoning of the property from single family residential uses to limited institutional uses. The planning Board's letter of recommendation and M].nutes were read outlining the details of the application, and the Board's conditions for approval. In speaking on behalf of his clients, Mr. Galloway advised that they were quite agreeable to all the Planning Board conditions. The following resolution was then submitted and passe: 2. Corfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the recommendation of the Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board as out- lined in their letter of August 15th, to zone a parcel of one acre in Twp.Lot No,71 single family residential to limited institu- tional use, to permit the construction of a Church on the property, subject to condition~ set out in resolution of Board in their m[nuL~s of ~gust llth, also subject to assurance that the natural water course will not be blocke~ and the elevation of the Church is to be set end controlled by the Township." Carried. Accounts 3. All. an Corfield "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated Aug.21,1961, and the following accounts for the period ending Aug. 15,1961 be authorized for payment: General ........ $242,588.40, Roads .......... $18,402,41, Relief ......... $10,276.2p." Carried. Licenses 4. Potter Allan "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated Aug. 21, 1961 re: licenses and the licenses be .issued. Basile application subject to a satin° factory report from the Building Inspector." Carried. Stone path Dorchester Rd. 5. Sexsmith Potter "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated August 18th, 1961 in respect to the con' structlon of a stone path on Dorchester Road from Freeman Street to Thorold Stone ~oad, and. that as recommended, the matter be referred to Committee No. 5 with the recommendation that the work be undertaken as a winter works pro- Ject during the Fall of this year." Carried. ~looding- Dixon & Edward Sts o Potter Sexsmith Moving & 7. Cotfield Grading Sexsmith Dorchester 50' Easem't. 8. Potter Scott Pew St. 9. Corfield road Allow. Scott Tenders 10. Scott A.G.Bridge Potter P_ark Salaries & 11. Allan Allowances Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. dated August 18th in respect to the proposed work to be u~derta~eD as a wi,~t~r wor~s proje.:t; to provide relief from flooding aC the Later- sect].on of Dixon Street and Edward Avenue Carried, "THAT we accept the report of Comml. ttee No, 4 dated August 18th~ I961 in respect to the moving and grading wor~ at the road allowaluice on Dorchester Road oor~vh of Mountelin Ro~'.d, the Engineer be authorized to cell tendf3rs for the work, to be received up until Sept. llth~ 1961 Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated August 18th~ 1961 in respect to the pro- posed park area within ~vp .Lot 72, and that as recommended, we proceed with the acquisition of a 50 foot easement from the H.E,P.C. to provide access to the park from St.John Street. In respect to the parcel of land containing 1.4 acres~ that no action.be taken at this time for the purchase of this land from the Hydro." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated August 18th, 1961 in respect to the Pew Street road allowance, and as recommended, the road allowance be not closed up at this time." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Township Engineer dated August 18th, 1961 in respect to tennis courts at the A.G.Bridge Park, and the Engineer be authorized to call tenders for the installation of chain link back stops and for the erection of a 6' chain link fence around the area up until 12 noon, Sept.llth, 1961," Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated August 21st, 1961 in respect to the passage of the by-law to fix the salaries and allowances for the Reeve and members of Council' Carried. Steve Olah 12. Allan MacBain Garbage 13. Allan Service at Cotfield Camp site Max Pasetto 14. Allan Gr.Niag.Assoc. Potter for Retarded Children Gee.Allen 15. Allan Cor~ield Thiesen 16. Allan PropertV Gotfield Heliport 17. Allan Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. ? dated August 21st, 1961 in respect to the Refreshment Vehicle License of Steve Olah, ~nl1 that a ref~md of the license fee for a portion of the year in the amount of $25.00 be made,on the condition that the refund is to be appli, 0 as full payment on another application under the name of "Steve~s Lunch Service" for the balance of 1961." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated August 21st, 1961 in respect to garbag~ pick-up at the camp site on Lundy's Lane, and the Engineer be authorized to discuss this matter with the owner of the camp, with a vh~w of working out some special arrangements for payments to take care of the extra garbage pick up service." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated August 21st, 1961 and that licenses be granted to Max Pasetto for a Refreshment Veh{c! License and to the Greater Niagara Assoc. for Retarded Children for a Victualling License to sell baked goods." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated August 21st, 1961 i~ respect to the pro- posed subdivision owned by George Allen within Twp.Lot 97, and that Mr. Allen ~e advised that if he proceeds to register his subdivision at this time it must be in accordance with the terms of the present Declaration of Policy covering cost of services and other matters." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated August 21st, 1961 in respect to the use of the former Thiesen'property located in the Twp.Industrial Subdivision on Mentress Road, and that the solicitors for the Firm int in the property be advised that the property cz be used for the purpose of establishing a ing and heating contracting business as well as an air conditioning and processed piping busins Carried. "THAT we accept the re~ort of Committee No. 2 dated August 218t,1961 and that the undertakin~ received from the Hellport operators of the heliport located in Twp.Lot 96 be accepted,and that we take no action in respect to re-zonin~ of the property to permit heliport activ£tlee at this Carried. L.Grandoni 18. R0semont Sub. 19. F,Primerano 20. By-law re: 21. Dr 22. Cot field Allan MacBain Corfield Corfield Potter MacBain Sexsmith MacBain Corfield Cotfield SeMsmith "THAT we accept the recommendation outlinea in s letter from the Niagara F$11s & Suburban Ares Planning Board dated August 15th re: applicat~.on of Louis Grsndoni to permit the transfer of a parcel of lsnd in Twp.Lot 103, having a frontage of 75 feet on Garner Road by a depth of 200 feet, to permit the construction of a residence thereon." Carried. "THAT our Clerk be ~.nstru~,ted to write to Mr. Hidaka of the Community Planning Branch aav[sing him that this Council is of the opinion that a 66 foot road allowance in the Rosemont Industrial Subdivision is sufficient under all the circum- stances and that s copy thereof be forwarded to our Planning Director with the request that the Director write a further letter to Mr. H~daka ezplaining Council's position if he deems it necessary and/or advisable to take such to prevent delay in the approval of the Plan by the Minister." Carried. "THAT the application~ Frank Primerano of 3746 Beaverdams Road for a Victuall],ng License be not approved until such time as the requirements of the Welland & District Health Unit relative to sewer services and the Business Tax requirements of the Towsship have been complied with." Carried. "THAT after this date, in the Township when a road is taken over by the Corporation after it has been completed by the Subdivider in accor- dance with the subdivider's agreement, such roads shall be taken over by by-law as a matter of record." Carried. "THAT we endorse Mr. Bukator~s letter of August 14th,1961 in respect to better bathing facilities in this area, and that we write to the N.P.C. asking that the Commission give this matter serious consideration." Carrie~. "THAT a letter be sent to Mr.V.Golchuk of the Engineering Staff congratulatl. ng him on the splendid showing he made at Ontario Traffic Conference," Carried. Close 24. MacB~i-n portage Rd. potter Signal lights 25. Scott Dunn & SeMsmith Drummond Rd. !{vdro Rrants 26. MacBain Scott By-law 2655 27. Allan Scott By-law 2656 28. potter Sexsmith By-law 2657 29. MacBain Allan By-law 2658 30. Allan Potter Action Taken "THAT our Clerk be instructed to take all necessary to close the portion of portage R~. re[erred to in the letter from Mr. Morrow August llth,1961, and the question of the thereof and the price therefor be postpone~ until after the closing an~ that Mr. Morrow b, informed as to Council's action." Carried. "THAT we accept the recommendation of the ment;of Transport and that secondary signal lights be installed at the corner of Dunn an~ Drummond." Carried. "THAT our Clerk be requested to write to the Minister ~ Energy regarding our last meettng with him pertaining to our submission asking increased Hydro grants for education costs ~'n requesting his assurance that although we h~w~ not heard from him in respect thereof, that matter Is still under study by his Department and that we will bc kept fully informed as developments take place, in view of the utmost importance of this matter to the Township." Carried. · "BY-LAW No.2655,1961. A By-law to authorize th~ construction of e~tensions to the Water Supply System of the Township of Stamford." Read a first, and second and time. "BY-LAW No. 2656, 1961. A by-law to fix the salary and transportation allowance of the and to set the amount allowed Councillors for their attendance at Council meetings and milc~g~ allowance." Read a first, second and.third time and passed. "BY.LAW No. 2657, 1961. A by-law 'to authorize the execution of an Agreement dated the 21st day of August, 1961, between RoSemont Invest- ments Limited and The Corporation of the Town- ship of Stamford." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2658, 1961, being a by-law with respect to signs within the Township of Stemfor Read a first, second and third time end passed, The followinR action was taken in respect to ltem8 on the A~endaL Action Taken Cont' d Under the HeadinE of Petitions & Communications: Items 14, 24, and 25 were Tabled. Items 5, 6, 7, 9, lO, 11, 13, ].5~ 18, 27 v:ert. Filed Items 4, 16, and 26 were referred to Committee No. 4. Item 21 was referred to a meeting of Committee blo. 4 with the Building Inspector. o Item 12 was referred to a meeting of C mmittee No. 2. Adjourn 31. Alia. Corfield "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on TueMday~ Sept. 5th at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve ." Carried. Reev~ Meeting Adjourned A Regular Meeting of Council was held Tuesday, September 5th, 1961 at 7:30 p.m. F,r. esent E. F. Mitchelson Reeve J. N. Allan Deputy Ueeve S. Corfield Councillor A. A. MacBain Councillor H. R. Potter Councillor W. G. Scott Councillor G. A. Sexsmith Councillor Mi~nu t e s 1, Scott MacBain "THAT the minutes of the meeting held Aug. 21, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Finance MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Chairman of No.2 Committee dated Sept. 5, 1961 and the'following accounts for the period ending Aug. 31st, 1961 be auhorized for payment: General ........ $220,829.99, Roads .......... $21,179.43, Relief.........$774.27." Carried. N.FedorowTcz Mr. Chas. Galloway appeared before Council on behalf of his client, Mr. Nick Fedorowycz, in respect to rezoning property at the corner of McLeod Road and Allanthus Avenue from Single Family Residential to Tourist Commercial to permit the erection of an eleven unit motel with a residence above. A report from the Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board indicated that the application be not approved by Council. Mr. Galloway submitted the following reasons for the rezontng of the property: 1, The location of the property is one mile from the new Seagram's Tower and the site of considerable tourist develop- ment. McLeod Road is a heavily travelled east-west thorough- fare with access to the Q.E.Way. Items J, 8, were Filed. (ConrAd) Item C was referred to the 8olicitor for a Report. N. F edorowyc z Cont 'd Z.Mallais- Littered Property 2. Development along McLeod Road is tentatively slow and very few homes have been built in this area in recent years and a motel at this location would increase the value of adjoining properties. 3. Sewer and water facilities are available and would not burden the taxpayers or the Township. 4. The square footage of the lands involved is 9100 square feet. His client proposes to allow 250 square feet for each unit and 300 square feet for parking. For an eleven unit motel this would mean approximately 6000 square feet leaving 3100 square feet for ample parking and landscaping. After discussion of the matter by Council, the following resolu-. tion was submitted and voted on: 3. MacBain Scott "THAT the report of the Niag.Falls & Sub.Area Planning Board dated Sept. 1st in respect to Amendment Application A-44 for Part Lot 26, Plan 67 located at the corner of Allanthus Ave~ and McLeod Rd. and owned by Nick FedorowDc be accepted and the application for rezoning to permit the development of the property for motel purposes be disallowed." Recorded Vote: Ayes: Reeve Mitchelson, Deputy Reeve Allan, Councillors Cotfield, MacBain and Scott, Nayes: Councillors Potter and Sexsmith. Carried. Mr. Zoel Mallais, 1048 Dorchester Road N. appeared before Council in respect to the condition of property owned by Peter Neufeld, 1069 Dorchester Road N. He indicated that M~. Neufeld had chickep Coops on his property and also raised rabbits. Mr..Mallais advise that Mr. Neufeld had posted a sign on a Hydro pole in front of his property advertising the rabbits for sale. Council advised ~Ir. Matlais that communications were fom~arded to all owners of littered property with a request to clean up and that the Department was making a further inspection to determine if requests have been complied with. Any requests not complied with would be dealt with according to the anti-litter by-law. Licenses 4. TMXi license 5. BldR.Permits 6. MacBain Corfield "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re: licenses dated Sept. 5, 1961 and.the licenses be issued." . Carried. Cotfield Allan "TI~T the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's License from Anthony Peck, 1011 Centre St. be approved and license granted." Carried. Cotfield Sexsmith "T}RT we accept the report of the Building Inspector re: buildings permits issued in the month of August, 1961 in the amount of Carrie.d. }finutes- 7. Joint Adv. Committee Allan MacBain Sidewalks 8. Scott Sexsmith ~enefits for 9. MacBain Employees Corfield ~.Brant 10. MacBain Allan ?728 Spence St. 11. Corfield Allan Employee ~ 12. MacBain op erat ing S c ott equip. "THAT tlne minutes of the Joimt Ac~v~sory ~o;l~mittec on Urban Penewa] held August 17th be approved as printed." Carried. "T!~T the report of Committec No. 5 relative ~e the construction of sidewalks oD the west s~dc of Portage Road from Colborne St. to Uugg~ns qt. be approved and the Clerk be authorized to submit a copy of such report to the 0ntar~o uunicipal Board with the Township application." Carried. "THAT in view of the interpretation of the "niop agreement as expressed by the Township ~o]]citor that the principle of paying for Statutory or declared bolidays for temporary employees employed for at least three montbs he spproved, also the principle of other fringe benefits outlined in the current Union agreement be approved for such employees." Carried. "TI~AT the Township Employees' Union Local 425 be advised that Mr. Thomas Brant is considered a Statutory Employee in view of his appointment as Junior Assessor and is therefore excluded as a member of~the Union." Carried. 13. MacBain Code Cotfield "THAT on the basis of the report of the Building Inspector re: 2728 Spence St., no action be taken." Carried. "T}~T our Clerk be instructed to write to our Employees' Union to the effect that if an employee is employed 75% of the year operating heavy equipment, he will be paid for the full year including vacation time at the higher rate as SOOn as it is determined that the employee has ecrually been so employed for 75% of the year but that in some instances this cannot be determined at an employee's vacation time but that in all proper cases adjustments will be made." Carried. "THAT the report of the Townsip Solicitor dated Aug. 25th relative to the N~tional Building Code be accepted and the Engineering and Building Departments be requested to consider the new National Building Code to determine if it would be practical for the Township to pass a by-law to adopt the Code at this time. After the two Departments have considered the Code, the entire ma~ter is to be reviewed and studied by Council,"~ Carried, Sign by-law 14. ~cBain Corfield "TINT Committee No. 4 be authorized to consult Mr. Dowson with regard to a sign by-law." Carried. ~nicipal 15. Scott Courses MacBain Welland & 16. Allan Dist.Health Corfield Unit "THAT we approve of paying the annual fee for Miss Mary Adams and bIr. Cecil Lundy for the Third and Second Year of the Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Training Copse and the fee for b~. Thomas Brant for the Second Year of the Municipal Assessors Course." Carried. "THAT the report of the Welland & District ]ban Unit dated Aug. 22nd be tabled and the and Engineering Departments be requested to submit further information in respect to the list of buildings condemned as unfit for huina~ habitation." Carried. Acme Neon 17. MacBain Signs Potter "THAT our Clerk write to Acme Neon Signs to the effect that our present sign by-law prohibits the erection of signs in the Township but that our by-law is under consideration and that when and if a new or amending by-law is passed a copy thereof will be forwarded to the applica Carried. Report- 18. Corfield Sewage Allan disposal O.M.B. 19. MacBain He,a~in~ Allan River Realty- 20. D.M.B. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the report of It. G. Acres and Company Ltd, on sewage disposal matters prepared for the City of Niagara Fa~s and the. Township of be received and that a special committee of No. 1 be set up to consider the report in detail on Wednesday~ Sept. 13th at 4 p.m." Carried. "T[~T the following persons be authorized to attend the O.M.B. Hearing on September llth: the two members of our Merger Committee, the Clerk, the Engineer and our Solicitor." Carried. "T1~T our Solicitor be requested for their opinion and a full explanation of the propoo action by River Realty Development Limited regard to the O.M.B. and that no further be taken until we receive our Solicitor's report," Carried, SeW e r Rental Agreement Boy Scout Apple Day Plumb ing Convent ion By-law 2662 Action Taken Sept.B,1961 21. Scott Sexsmith "TI~AT we authorize the Reeve add Clerk to sign the Sewer Pental Agreement dated Aug. 24, ]96] between William Kandracs and the Corporation of the Township of Stamford on behalf of the To~,mship." Carried. 22. Allan Potter "THAT the Niagara District Council of the noy Scouts of Canada be granted permission to hold their annual Boy Scout Apple Day, Sat., Sept. 30, 1961." Carried. 23. Potter Allan "THAT Plumbing Inspector be permitted to attend Convention at Sberaton Brock Hotel, Sept. 12, 13 & 14 & 15, 1961." Carried. 24. Corfield MacBain "BY-lAW No. 2662, 1961. A by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement dated the 5th September, 1961 between J. A. Climenhage Development Limited and the Corporation of the Township of Stamford." Read a first, second and third time and passed. The followin~ action was taken in respect to items on the Ag~qda: U_n~eE ~e~orts of Committees: Item D was tabled. Under Petitions and Communications: Items 2, 4, 11,'~13 and 18 were filed, Items 3, 7, 8, 9 and 15 were Tabled, .Item 6 was referred to Committee #2 for report, ltem 17 was referred to Committee #5 for report. Under Unfinished Business: Item 2 was referred to Committee No. 25. MacBain Cotfield 2 for report. "THAT we now adjourn to meet again on September 12th at 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned Itour: 11:30 P.M. '/ Mr, Eidt The Municipal Council met in Special Joint Session with the Council of the City of Niagara Falls on Monday, September llth, 1961 at 9:00 Present from Township of Stamford: Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve J. N. Allan, Councillor S. Cotfield, Councillor A. A. MacBain, Councillor H. R. Potter, Councillor W. G. Scott, Councillor G. A. Sexsmith. Present from City of Niagara Falls: Mayor F. J. Miller, Alderman Faho Martin, Alderman George Martin, Alderman A. J. McKinley, Alderman H. Morton. Mayor Miller chaired the meeting. He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to consider land which would be required to eventually establish a Joint sewage treatment plant. He then requested Mr. Eidt, the Township engineer, to explain the proposals in respect to the land required for the sewage treat- ment site. By the use of blueprints. situated on an easel, the Engineer showed the following lands: (a)-Parcel designated as "1". comprised of approximately 19% acres, located on the East side of Stanley Avenue in Part Twp. Lots 57 and 59. (b) Parcel designated as "5', immediately Co, the South of the 19% acre parcel described in (a) above, and being located on the East side of Stanley Avenue. (c) Parcel designated as "2" having an area of approximately 12 acres on the West side of Stanley Avenue opposite the two parcels referred Co in (a) and (b). Mr. Eidt explained that H. G. Acres and Company, the Consultants employed by the t~o municipalities, considered that an additional 5 acres should be acquired for the sewage plant m provide suffic- ient area for secondary treatment sometime in the future. He advised that the Township is required by an agreement ~ith the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario to purchase the 12 acre parcel on the West side of Stanley Avenue. This agreement was entered into at the time the Township constructed a trunk sewer through this property and erected a settling basin therein. He 'advised that the ~o municipalities were making arrangements to buy the 19~ acre parcel Jointly, for a sewage plant site and indicated that the additional 5 acres would have to be acquired to the South of this parcel, or use the land the Township is required to purchase, on the West side of Stanley Avenue, Mter some discussion, the following resolution was submitted: Purchase of Land Alderman Martin Councillor Cotfield "THAT the heads of the two municipalities with the City Manager and the Township Engineer be authorized to consult with the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ont. to determine if arrangements can be made to acquire the est. 5 acres of land immediately south of the 19~ acre parcel on the East side of Stanley Avenue, shown as item on the blueprint." Before voting on the above resolution, members of the Township Council retired in separate SessiOn and discussed the matter. When the motion was put in open session, it was carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Adjourn ed. Present Hour A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, September 12th, 1961 commencin~ at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Allan Potter Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor. "THAT the minutes of the meetings held September 5th and llth, 1961 be adopted as printed." MacBain Allan Carried. "THAT the report of the Clerk dated Sept. 12, 1961 re: licenses be accepted and the licenses issued." Cuff & Fill 3. lenders Cotfield .-Sexsmith Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 in respect to the Tenders received for Cut and Fill on Dorchester Road, and that 'the tender of Drope Paving & Construction Co. Ltd. be 'accepted at the unit price of $0.33 per cu. yd. subject to the approval of the Dept. of Highways.,, Carried, . I' Fence Tenders. Oakes Dr. Portage Rd. Buchanan Av. Oakes Dr. Portage Rd. McLeod Rd. Taxi Licenses King Ave. Sewage & Sanitation ConVention % e Pot ter Scott Cotfield Scott Corfield Scott MacBain Allan Cotfield Sexsmith Cotfield Scott "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 in respect to the Tenders received for the supply & erection of a 6' chain link fence & three 10' tennis court backstops at the A. G. Bridge Park, and that the tender of Montgomery Bros. be accepted, being the lowest tender received." Carried· "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Sept. 7th, 1961 in respect to the inter- section of Oakes Drive, Portage Rd. and Buchanan Avenue and that as recommended, three islands be constructed at this intersection on a temporary basis for a trial period, and that if this experi ment proves successful, that steps be taken to place permanent curbs." Carried· "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Sept· 8th, 1961 in respect to the inter- section of Oakes Drive, Portage Rd. and McLeod Rd. and that the recommendations made to improve this intersection be recommended to the County, with a copy to the Niagara Parks Commission." Carried. "THAT the applications for T~xi-cab Driver's Licenses from the following be not granted as recommended by the Chief Constable': Andre Goyette, Niagara Falls, Richard Bailey, 430 Bridge St." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee. No. 4 dated Sept. 8th, 1961 in respect to the King Avenue entrance to Houck Park, and that as recommended, King Avenue from Arthur St. to the south limit of Reg.-Plan 75 be'closed to vehicular traffic, and maintained as a pedes- trian right-of-way." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Sept. 8th, 1961 in respect to the Can- adian Institute on Sewage & Sanitation Con- vention to be held in Montreal on Oct. 22nd to 25th incL, and as recommended, the TWp. Engineer, a member of his staff, and the Chair' man and a member of Committee NO. 4 be author- ized to attend." Carried, 2450 Ash Street Lots in Plan 214 St .Lights 0strander Hellport Undertak- ing. Jaycee Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Sept. llth, 1961 in respect to the littered property at 2450 Ash Street, and the owner of the property be directed to have it cleaned up in accordance with the Township's anti-litter by-law." 2· MaeBain Corfield Allan Potter Carried. "THAT River Realty be informed by our Clerk in writing that if the terms of the sub- divider's agreement in regard to Plan 214 are adhered to, and the costs of roads and curbs as set forth in our Engineer's report are paid, he may proceed·" Carried. "THAT we request the P.U.C. to install new street lights on Division Street between Leonard and Highland Avenues - 5 approximately. Over the CNR Tracks on Portage Road - 2. Over old N.S. & T. Right-of-way on Portage Road - 3. Also, place some of the old brackets with 200 watt bulbs on Thompson Road between Halfway and the last residence East on Thompson Road - 3 or 4." Carried. Mr. Paul Ostrander was present at the meeting in respect to the proposed expansion of his helicopter business. He stated that he wished to conduct flying training, and for this reason had made application for a Class 7 license. It was explained that a Class 7 license also permits several other flying operations, besides flying training, and this could have resulted in the idea that the proposed expansion c~businesa 'was on a larger 2¢ale tha~ it is actually intended by Mr. Ostrander. Mr. Ostrander further s~a.ted that the flying training would only be conducted over the old dump property and the NPC Golf Course. After consideration of the matter by members of Council, the following resolution was submitted and passed: 13. MacBain Cotfield 14. NaeBain Scott "THAT if Mr. Ostrander supplies our Clerk with an undertaking not carry on flying training over the titF of Niagara Falls (or the built- . up area of Stamford) our Clerk may write to the Department of Transport to the effect that this Township does not propose to object to the application for the new type license in view of the above mentioned undertaking, which shall also set ouc that when the new license is obtained, the applicant does not intend to expand his service, except to flying training.', Carried. "THAT in line with our policy, our Clerk be requested to inform the Jaycee's Chat we would be pleased Co insert a notice Proclaiming Jaycee Week uVon,,payment of the cost thereof by the Jaycee s. Carri W. D. Bracken ,, properties C. i.'' ! ', ! ::, .i! .~i~ i~!Q' By-law By-law 2660. By-law 2661. By-law 2667. 15. Sexsmith Scott 16. MacBain Scott 17. MacBain potter 18. MacBain Allan 19. MacBain Cotfield 20. MacBain Allan 21. MacBain Potter 22. Potter Sexsmith "THAT a letter of condolences be forwarded to the family of the late Mr. W. D. Bracken who passed away to-day." Carried. "THAT the owners of the properties referred to in the Field Supervisor's letter of Sept. 12th be referred to the Police to prosecute as follows: No. 3, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21. That item No. 6 be reported on again by the Field Supervisor on October 1st or shortly thereafter, and also, that our Clerk write to Mr. Datema and inform him that he must not con- travene our zoning by-laws." Carried. "BY-lAW No. 2659, 1961. A By-law to authorize the Corporation to pay One-half of the cost of hospitalization and medical, surgical and ob- stetrical service coverage for Township employ- ees." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2660, 1961. A By-law to establish a vacation with pay for Employees of the Muni- cipal Corporation of the Township of Stamford and to declare certain Statutory Holidays." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2661, 1961. Being a By-law to establish (1) a plan of sick leave credit and (2) a plan of sick leave credit gratuities for Employees of the Township of Stamford." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2663, 1961. A By-law to amend By-law No. 2636 (1961)." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2665, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement dated July 26th, 1961 between Confederation Life Association and The Corporation of the Township of Stamford. Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2667, 1961. A By-law to authorize the constmction of certain works as local improvements under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act," Read a £irsC and second time Action. Adjourn, on the A_ge_nda: The followinEaction was taken in respect to items Under the Heading of Reports of Committees: Items I and L were ordered Tabled. Item M was ordered Filed. Under the Heading of Petitions & Communications: Items 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 were ordered Filed. Item 9 was ordered Tabled. Items 4 and 6 were referred to Committee No. 4. Item 5 was referred to Committee No. 3. A report in connection with constructing wading pools in the Township is to be brought in by Committee No. 5. Under the Heading of Unfinished Business: Item 1. was Tabled. "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on September 18th at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. 23. Corfield Allan A Regular Meeting of Hour P.M. Council was held on Monday, September 18th, P~resent Minutes Creater Niag. Base- ,ball Assoe. 1961, commencinR at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson Reeve J. N. Allan Deputy-Reeve S. Cotfield Councillor A. A. MacBain Councillor H. R. Potter Councillor W. O. Scott Councillor G. A. Sexsmith Councillor 1. Allan Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting held September 12th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. A delegation from the Greater Niagara Baseball Association was present'at'the.meeting, and a Brief was submitted by their spokesman, MaSistrate Johnstone L. Roberrs. The Brief outlined the purpose and activities of the Association and pointed out the critical need for additional baseball playing fields. It outlined the belief of the Association that the new W. H. Houck Park on Valley Way would be the answer to the problem, because of its lo- cation in the'population centre of the area, and as a replacement for the Poplar Park site which once had been used exclusively for youth activi~ies. In concludinS, the Association requested Council Baseball Assoe · Ostrander Under- taking. Mrs.Vet. No.2 Committee Niagara Auctions R.Hannah. Finsrice Licenses to appoint a Committee to meet with them to investigate and dis- cuss the future development of the new W. L. Houck Park. After the presentation, Reeve Mitehelson and members of Council paid tribute to the men who have given unselfish and loyal leadership in the Association over the years, and promised that Council would give the request serious consideration, and as requested, a meeting would be arranged with Committee No. 5 in this respect. Mr. Paul Ostrander was present at the meeting in respect to the undertaking he had submitted in respect to his application for a Class 7 license to permit an expansion of his operations to in- elude flying training. After the commitment was read by the Clerk, it was the opinion of Council that it complied with Couneil's direc- tions contained in a resolution passed at the previous Meeting, and Mr. Ostrander was advised that his undertaking was satisfactory. Mrs. Edna Vete was present at the meeting in respect to the letter she had~rritten to Council in respect Co the reinstatement of her Lodging House License. Mrs. Vet. was advised that the would be considered by Committee No. 2 as soon as possible, and she would be advised of the date it would be reported on to Council by the Committee. 2. MacBain Corfield "THAT the application for a license by Mrs. Vete be referred to No. 2 Committee." Carried- Mr. John Newman of the Niagara Auctions, located at the cor- ner of Arthur St. and Stanley Avenue, was present at the meeting in respect to the condition of his property, and reported on the steps he was taking and the progress made, to clean it up. It was ex- plained that Mr. Newman's property had been on the list of properties referred to the Police Dept. for p~osecution. It was directed that Mr. Newman was to have the property cleaned up the next few days. Mr. Robert Hannah of 3498 Fern Avenue was present at the ing to seek clarification of the property description used when swampy area behind his property had been discussed at the previous meeting of Council. The Engineer advised Mr. Hannah that his number had only been used to describe,' the area involved and did refer to his property. 3. MacBain Allan "THAT we accept the report of Chairman of No.2 Committee dated Sept. 18th, 1961 and the ing accounts for the period ending Sept. 15Ch, 1961 be authorized for payment:' General ..................... $134,217.16, Roads ....................... 28,199.72, ReXief .............""""' 7'944'61'" Carried. 4. blaeBain Potter Sinnicks Ave. play- ground. C. Dahmer. Tenders Debentures Action on 01d build- inks. SaTrage ~_rds. Ad re: United "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re: licenses dated Sept. 18, 1961 and the licenses M0rden be issued,s ~ Carried, Potter Sexsmith Scott Sexsmith MacBain Potter MacBain Corfield , MacBain Cotfield MacBain Allan Allan Potter "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated Sept. 15th, 1961 in respect to fencing for the Sinnicks Ave. playground, and as recom- mended, a 4' chain llnk fence be erected on the north and west sides of the property, where the park touches private property, and that the existing snow fence be maintained along Sinnicks Ave, and Vine St. for the present time." Carried· "THAT the Manager of our Arena be congratulated on his receiving a grade of A+ on the O.A.C. Comprehensive Examination on Arena Management." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated Sept. 18th, 1961, and a call for Tenders on the following Debentures be made inkedlately with bids to be in by 4 p.m. Sept. 25th, 1961: 1. Debentures Co finance the Greater Niagara Transit Commission - $102,000.00, 2. Debentures to finance certain Local improve- ments constructed in 1960 and 1961 - $70,103.58." Carried. "THAT we instruct our Building Inspector to proceed against the owners of the buildings referred to in our Field Supervisor's letter of Sept. 15th in accordance with Sectionsl6 and 17 of By-law 761." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Commictee No. 2 dated Sept. 18Oh, 1961 in respect to Salvage Yards, and that a Salvage Yard License be granted to Mr. Morris Greenspan for his yard on Beaverdams Road. In respect to the salvage yard operated by Mr. F. W. Reid on Kalar Road, that appropriate action be taken by the Twp. · Solicitor against Mr.Reid concerning his unsat- isfactory operation." Carried. "THAT the TOwnship of Stamford is agreeable Co pay our proportionate amount in respect to requested advertisement from the Greater Niagara United Appeal." Carried. "THAT the request of R. K. MiCron, 2428 Wendy Drive for a crossing watchman and School Zone signs for the James Motden School, be referred to the Police Commission for consideration." Carried, J.N.Allan Park Extension Winter- works Proiects By-law 2614. By-law 266~.~ By-law 2669. By-law 2666.. Action 12. Potter Scott 13. MacBain Scott 14. Allan Potter "THAT we authorize the purchase of 15 acres of land in Part Twp. Lots 219 and 220 from the River Realty Development Lid. being immedi- ately adjacent to the J. N. Allan Park and fronting the Chippawa Creek Road, at a price of $6,000. plus interest at the rate of 6% from June 23, 1961 to the date of closing and $50. for one-half the cost of survey. This authorization is given as a result of receiv- ing the official approval of the Department of Municipal Affairs in respect to the purchase and to pay for the land from the special account established by the Twp, of Stamford under 28 (10) of the Planning Act." Carried. "THAT we authorize our Engineer to seek approval of the Dept. of Municipal Affairs for W.P. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 11." Carried. "BY-LAW No. 2614, 1961. A By-law to acquire a site for a sewage treatment plant and to ize the procuring of an engineering report re- lating to the proposed sewage treatment plant." Read a third time and passed. 15. Potter Allan "BY-LAW No. 2668, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement dated the 18th day of September, 1961, between the Corporation of the Township of Stamford and Harold Mont and Robert E. Montgomery, carrying on business under the firm name and style of Montgomery Read a first, second and third time and passed, 16. Corfield Allan "BY-LAW No. 2669, 1961. A By-law to authorize .the execution of an Agreement dated the. 18th day of September, 1961, be~een The Corporation of the Township of Stamford and Drope Paving & Construction Co. Limited." Read a first, sec~ 'and third time and passed. 17. Scott Sexsmith "BY-LAW No, 2666, 1961. A By-law to amend By-ls No. 2530 (1960) as amended in accordance with the terms of The Ontario Municipal Board." Read a first, second and third time and passed. The follo~in~ action was taken in resgect to items on the ARendaL U_nd_er_ C_he _HeAd. i_na of_Re_por_~s_o_f c__o mAtt_e_es: Item C.~was Tabled, iCemE. was Filed. Action Cont' d. Adjourn. ~nJeE t_h~ ~eAdi_n~ of Petitions & Communi~aAio_na: Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 were Filed. The matter of traffic in the Crawford Street area is to be referred to Committee No. 4 for consideration. The matter of building permits for service station extensions is to be referred to the Twp. Solicitor for consideration. 18. Allan Potter "THAT we do new adjourn to meet on Monday, Sept. 25th at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. Sept.18,1961. 46. present Minutes 1. Tenders For Debens. Meeting Adjourned. Hour: P.M. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, September 25th, 1961, commencinR at 7:30 p.m. Allan Corfield E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith · Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor "THAT the minutes of the meeting held Septem- ber 18th, 1961 be adopted as printed." MacBain Allan MacBain Allan Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated Sept. 25th, 1961, in respect to Tenders for Debentures, and as recommended, the Tender received from Gairdner & Company Ltd. be accepted at a rate of 98.68 per Hun- dred, and accrued interest, and that arrange- ments be made for delivery of the Debentures as soon as possible." Carried. 'THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated Sept. 21st, 1961 in respect to the extension of Caledonia Street in Reg. Plan 226 and that the Climenhage Development Ltd. be advised that the Township is agreeable to construct the base road and the watermains on the portion of Caledonia St. requested, if the full cost of services in Section B of the Plan, as outlined in the Agreement are paid in fu11.,,,l.! Carried. Taxi 4 · MacBain License Potter Macklem 5. MacBain Subd. Allan Rag.Plan 6. MacBain 189. Potter Union 7. MacBain G~ant.. Allan Arena 8. Potter Lot. Scott Swimming 9. Cotfield Pool Sexsmith By-law. "THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's License from Anthony Vacca, 141 Victoria Ave. be approved and license granted." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated Sept. 21st, 1961 in respect to the study made of the Declaration of Policy re: Sub- divisions, and that as recommended, no change be made in respect to the policy, and that A. R. Macklem be advised accordingly." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated Sept. 21st, 1961 in respect to laterals and catchbasins in Rag. Plan No. 189, and as recommended, J. A. Climenhage Development Ltd. be authorized to construct the laterals and catchbasins on Heximer Ave. and Wilson C as called for in the Agreement entered into with the Township, under the supervision of the Engineering Dept." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated Sept. 21st, 1961 in respect to the reque! from the Stamford Twp. Employees Local Union No. 425 for an increase of the grant for the annual Christmas Party, a~d as recommended, grant to the Union for 1961 be ~ncreased to a flat sum of $750.00." Carried· "THAT we accept the report of Comm. NO. 5 · Sept. 21st, 1961 in respect to the Arena ing Lot, and as recommended, signs be posted indicating that the parking lot is reserved Arena parking, and that the matter of a along the private property abutting the lot considered in the 1962 Budget." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. dated Sept. 21st, 1961 in respect to the posed Swimming Pool By-law~ and that the dr by-law be submitted to the Twp. Solicitor for preparation of draft by-law." Carried. Sidewalk Policy. Signs at Bus ~op.s. Arthur Street LOtS, Backhoe for TrJctor. Building Code MeetinK Arrears on Lands Bartart 3 · 5. 6e Cotfield Sexsmith Corfield Sexsmith Cotfield Scott Corfield Scott Cotfield Scott MacBain Cotfield MacBain Cotfield '!THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Sept. 21st, 1961 in respect to the policy for sidewalks, and as recommended, the statement of policies drawn up in respect to sidewalks for the Township of Stamford, be adopted,and that By-law No. 1281 be amended accordingly." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Sept. 21st, 1961 in respect to signs for bus stops, and as recommended, a program of sign erection be undertaken, to place 50 signs per year until the program has been completed." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Sept. 21st, 1961 in respect to Lots 107 to 111, Rag. Plan 75 on the south side of Arthur Street, and that the lots be de- clared as suitable for the construction of houses of orthodox type, on condition that the several recommendations made by the Com- mittee in the report be adhered to." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Sept. 21st, 1961 and that as recom- mended, a backhoe be purchased for Tractor No. 24 at a total cost of $4,152.35, the best price received for a satisfactory unit." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Sept· 21st, 1961 in respect to the New National Building Code, and that as many members of Council as possible attend the special meeting on Oct. 4th, 1961 for the purpose of reviewing the Code in detail with the Building Dept. and Committee No. Carried. "THAT the report of the Treasurer in respect to list of lands liable to be sold for arrears of taxes in 1961 be received, and that he be authorized to proceed with tax sale proceedings for the properties involved." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated Sept. 25th, 1961 in respect to the Bartart Lease of Lot 9, Plan 160, and that LoC 9 be sold to the Bartart Spun Concrete Bartart _Cont 'd Review of OMB Decision L!~;lt~-~i~Molodynia Primerano Salvage Yard. Charles LeyS~ St ,Lights Allanthus Ave. By-law 2664. By-law 267.~..... By-law 2628. (16) Poles Ltdl at a price of $1650.00 under the terms and conditions set out in the report of Committee No. 2." Carried. MacBain Corfield "THAT we retain Miss LaMarsh for the O.M.B. Hearing relating to the application for review made to the Board by the Solicitors for River Realty Development." Carried. Allan Potter "THAT the re-zoning application submitted by Wm. G. Booth in a letter dated Sept· 25th on behalf of his client, Wm. Molodynia, be re- ferred to the Planning Board for consideration and subsequent recommendation." Carried. Messrs. Bruno and Anthony Primerano were present at the in respect to their application for a Salvage Yard License for arty they propose to purchase at the South-west corner of Kalar & McLeod Roads. They explained that it was their desire to build a garage and %rrecking yard at the location. After consideration by Council, it was decided that a report on the matter should be from the Planning Board, and the application would then be cc by Committee No. 2. Mr. Charles Leys of 2371 Lundy's Lane addressed the Council in respect to the Hartley Tourist Home matter. He was advised that he should consult a lawyer of his own choice if hi% problem was a per- sonal one between him and Mr. Hartley. Mr. Michael Bukovich of 2730 Allanthus Avenue addressed the Council and requested the installation of street lights on his He was advised that his request would be referred to Committee No. for consideration. 19, Scott Sexsmith "BY-lAW No. 2664, 1961· A By-law to amend B No. 2350 (1959) as amended; By-law No.' 2576 (1960) and By-law No. 2619 (1961)." Read a first, second and third time and passed. Z0. Potter Sexsmith "BY-LAW No. 2674, 1961. Being a by-law to close a portion of King Street for all vehicular traffic." Read a first, and s~cond~Cime.' 21. Allan Potter "BY-lAW No. 2628, 1961. A By-law to authorize the issue of Debentures in the principal of $102,000. to pay the Township of Stamford's share of the cost of acquiring real or ~ property for the use of the Greater Niagara Transit Commission in its first year of opera' rich." Read a third time and passed. By-law 2670. By-law 267.1· By-law 2672 By-law 2_673. Daws ' Softball T_~eam 2· 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · MacBain Allan "BY-LAW No. 2670, 1961. A By-law to author- ize the issue of Debentures in the principal amount of $5,278.08 to pay the cost of con- structing certain sidewalks as local improve- ments." Read a first, second and third time and passed. MacBain Allan Potter Scott MacBain Allan "BY-IAW No. 2671, 1961. A By-law to author- ize the issue of Debentures in the principal amount of $13,100.40 to pay the cost of con- structing certain watermains." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2672, 1961. A By-law to author-, ize the issue of Debentures in the principal amount of $51,725.10 for extensions to the Sewerage System in Stamford Sewer Area." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2673, ize the issue of principal amount purposes." Read time and passed. 1961. A By-law to author- Debentures in the aggregate of $172,103.58 for various a first, second and third MacBain 'Allan "THAT we instruct our Clerk to write to Daw's Softball Team and inform them that in view of the fact that the Councils of the three Greater Niagara Municipalities having a policy to recognize such teams by inviting the winners of Provincial honours to a Dinner of Champions, we must adhere to this policy and therefore regret that we cannot grant the request but that we do wish them every success." Carried. The followinR action was taken in r~ect to item, s on the A~enda: U_nder t_h_e Headin/] of Reports of Committees: Item E was Filed, Item M was Tabled. Under the Heading of Petitions & COmmunications: Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 were Filed. Item 15 was referred to Committee No. n_de_r Ah_e af_B ,la_w._'. I~em 1 (By-law 2655) was Tabled. 27. Scott Po=ter "THAT we adjourn to meet on October 2nd, 1961 at the hour of 7':30 p.m. or at the call of the Reeve if required sooner." Carried. MeetinS Adjourned. At the conclusion of the previous meeting, members of Council pro- ceeded to the City of Niagara Falls where a Joint hiesting of the MUnicipal Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford was held at 9:30 p.m. Item___/s Approved: Chairman: PurpqsQ Recommen- dations. CharRag. .CMHC 1. Treatment Plant. 2. Both interceptor sewers. 3. All pumping stations with a flow g~eaUer than 1C.F.S 4. Cost of the site. ' 5. Legal Fees. 6. Engineering. Li'i:i?~.:~ Mayor Franklin J. Miller, Not The following items would not be approved for loan purposes: Alderman C. Swayze, soil bearings or tests. Aldema~ F. Martin~ 3. Any item of e~uipment o~ Purchase which would not last Alde~an H. Mo~ton~ for the length of the loan on the treatment ~lant. ;:~ ~: ,t City Mana~e~, N. S. Or~, ~heque M~. Orr mentioned that the City had their cheque ready to pay To~shi~ of Stamford: mission for a sewage plant site. He expressed some concern about ~' the provision dealing with sub-sur'face rights expressed by the ] Reeve E. E. Mitchelson, Surface Hydro in the Deed. This matter is ~o be checked to deterins if ~ L; Deputy-Reeve J. N. Allan, any change should be requested. ~'~ I: " Councillor S. Corfield, Councillor A. A. MacBain, Adoption 1. Ald. G. Martin, Counc. Sexsmith Councillor H. R. Potter, Councillor W. G. Scott, Councillor G. A. Sexsmiths Twp. Clerk, A. C. Huggins, Twp. Engineer, C. H. Eidt. Mayor F. J. Miller chaired the meeting, The Mayor explained that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the comprehensive sewage disposal system report prepared by 1t. G. Acres & Company Ltd. for the Corporationst of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford. He indicated that a Joint Committee of the 2 Councils had considered the report and the requested Alderman George Martin to present the report of that Committee. Alderman Martin reviewed the recommendations adopted by the Joint Sewage Committee on September 15th. He suggested that the plant should be operated by the 2municipalities and that the funds required to finance the plant should be secured through the Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. He also referred to the schedule in a letter from H. G. Acres & Company Ltd. dated September 21st, 1961 which indicated the time element to proceed with the work. During his presentation of the report, Mr. MacKenzie of the Engineering Firm clarified certain alternative schemes mentioned in the Report and explained why ~4 had been recommended. Mr. Orr also spoke on the matter and suggested that for Falls, 100% of the capital charges should be charged to Real Prop- erty Taxes, and 100% of the operation costs should be charged to water users. Some discussion took place relative to the operating costs being charged to residential, commercial and industrial users. It was considered that this would require a study to establ appropriate rates. Mr. Orr a%so reported that the Committee had with representatives of Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation and! they had advised that the followinS items would be approved under Government Plans Matters ~&~Name Dinner of hamDions "THAT we adopt Scheme 4, as recommended by the Joint Committee, and submit same to The Ontario Water ,Resources Commission for approval." The vote on this resolution was taken by each Council separately and the motion was carried unanimously by each Council. The letter from H. G. Adres dated September 21st, 1961 pointing out certain items which should be dealt with in the near future was discussed. The Company proposal for a name for the project - e.g.- "Water Pollution Control Project", did not meet with layout, but it was suggested that possibly it could be called "The Niagara Falls-Stamford Sewage Disposal System". It was finally decided that the matters raised in the Acres letter ..should be referred to the Joint Committee. 2. Ald. G. Martin, Count. Scott "THAT the H. G. Acres letter dated Sept. 2let be referred to the Joint Committee established to consider the sewage matter for consideration, and that a full report be prepared for submission to the Joint Councils." Carried. Alderman McKinley stated that the City Council had been asked for grants for the following championship teams: 1. Juvenile Baseball Team sponsored by the Falls View Fire Dept. 2. Letter from Daw Softball Club requesting funds to compete in the All-Ontario Finals. Reeve Mitthal,on stated that the Township Council had taken the position that-the Dinner of Champions was established for the express purpose of acknowledging championship teams from the three mun~cipalities 'in ~his area and that his Council had turned down both requests. Present City of Niagara Falls: Grants Adiourn. sept.25/a present _M_inute. s Rescue 3. Ald. McKinley, Ald. McCallum. ."THAT no grants be made to the teams re- questing same, since this would mean a change in the policy adopted by the 3 Municipal Councils." Carried. 4. Ald. G. Martin, Ald. H. Morton "THAT the meeting adjourn." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour :' P .M. ark A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, October 2nd, commencinR at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield H. R. potter W. G. Scott A, A. MaeBain Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor 1961 1. Allan Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting held September 25th, 1961 be adopted as printed." , Carried. Mr. R. K. Gotham was present at the meeting in respect to the brief submitted concerning the formation of a rescue and first aid unit. Mr. Gotham stated the unit was being formed to give assis- tance to the different area organizations to provide service for the public tn case of need. In speaking on the proposal, members of Council stated that the various groups active in rescue and boat- ing work, etc. were heartily in accord with the formation of such a group. Council commended the group on their civic-mindedness in undertaking the project. In respect to the financing aspect of the proposed group, it was requested that Committee No. 4 should c the matter further, with a progress report to be made at a later date. 2.. MacBain Allan "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of No, 2 Committee dated September 29, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending Saptam' bar 30th, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ..... $336,828.06, as amended by the deletion of cheuqe ~2050 in the, amount of $2250. Roads ....... $56,681.6l, Relief .,...o $ls675'85'" Carried. License____,__~s Building Pe.r~.its Winter Works Sewage Committee Inghem Purchase Lt._~.21 Waterran, ~horold & .~arner Rd. 3. MacBain Corfield 4. Allan Potter 5. Scott Potter "THAT the applications for Taxi-cab Owner's Licenses from Alida B. Swebilius, 740 Clifton Ave. for 2, 1961 Studebakers, be approved on condition that insurance Folicies for the two cars be supplied to the Clerk's Office." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Building In- spector for Building Permits issued in the month of September in the amount of $446,540.00." Carried. "THAT the Council approve Winter Works Proposals W.P. 12 to W.P. 18 inclusive, so that the Engineer may apply for approval from the Depart- ment of Municipal Affairs." Carried. Scott Corfield "THAT we accept the report of the Joint Sewage Committee dated Oct. 2nd, 1961, in respect to their reconunendations madd for the name of the { . new plant, the appointment of representatives to deal with the consultants on certain matters, & the approval of expenditures, Also, that as recommended by the Committee, approval be grant ed " ... tO the firm of H. G. Acres & Co. Ltd. to commence preliminary engineering as of Oct, 1st, 1961, on the understanding that it can be cancelled immed- ."~ ,'ii' "' iately if any complications should arise. That · the Engineer be appointed to deal with consul- =ants." Carried. ; 7 · MacBa in :' Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 -L {,~. dated Oct. 2nd, 1961, in respect to the purchase ,'k '.. of Lot 21, Plan 160 by Mr. Fred Ingha~, and that ]z ~IL~' ~'. i],' · ~ +,~ .,, the offer to purchase be approved, at a price of '! $1650.00, subject to the usual conditions, and ".i'.!'.: the plan and design of the proposed building be' approved by Council." ': ' "~'-!, Carried. '~i.'" "':~ ",i A delegation was present in opposition to the proposed water- ~:.!.:,'~ ira,. main on Thorold and Garner Roads, and submitted a petition to this ,i.' effect. Mr. Russell Sanderson acted as spokesman for the group and stated that the proposed watermains were not necessary for the main- matter seemed premature. He also advised that the group were all satisfied with conditions as they were and were strongly opposed =o the proposed construction, Mr, Sanderson stated that his group held i L~ , in excess of 57% of the frontage along the two streets. It was ,.,, lion by Committee No, 4s and that they were awaiting the reports on . water samples sent to the Department of Health~ before considerins . the matter fur=her. The group was advised that a delegate on their behalf would be welcome to attend the mee~ins of Committee No. 4 when ~he matter is discussed. Strategic Udy Water Agreement Course M.Johns- Planning Bd. Work 8. MacBain Cotfield 9. Allan Scott 10. MacBaln Corfield 11. Scott Potter 12. MacBain Scott 1S. Potter MacBain 14. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we instruct our Clerk to proceed with the carrying out of the recommendations of our Solicitor contained in his letter of Sept.26th, 1961." Carried. "THAT the Kinsmen Club of Niagara Falls be granted permission to conduct their Annual Peanut Drive within the Township of Stamford, for a 4 to 6 week period, commencing November 1st, 1961." Carried. "THAT we advise the Niagara Falls Flyera Hockey Assoc. Ltd. that we will once again purchase a one-half page ad in the 1961-62 Hockey Programme at a cost of $50.00." Carried. "THAT we accept the invitation of the Niagara Falls Historical Museum Society to attend the Official opening of the Historical Museum on Sunday, Oct. 22nd, 1961 at 2 p.m., and as many members of Council as possible attend." Carried. "THAT we instruct our Clerk towrite to Strategic Udy Metallurgy Ltd. and inform them we are agree- able to extending our agreement with them that expires Oct. 1st, 1961 to November 1st, 1961, subject, of course, to the like extdnsion being granted by Canadian Carborundum who were also a party to the said agreement." Carried. "THAT Mr. M. Johnston, Asst.Building Inspector, be authorized to attend the course in Plastic Design of Steel Structures to be held at the Ryerson Institute of Technology, sponsored by the University of WaterlOo and the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction." Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 7:30 p.m." : ': " Carried. . Carried. MeetinS Adjourned ,,' i t:~l'i .' "' "THAT we request the Planni~s Board for assistanti Hour: P.M. in connection with certain research work to be · _ ' ,,,., Cle ~ighway 15o Cotfield ', ~ "ri ~,~ Interim Allan "THAT we authorize a petition for interim pay- Payment ment of the Statutory Grant under the Highway Improvement Act on expenditures made in the year 1961 from January 1st to August 31st, 1961 ,~ by the Township of Stamford, in the amount of ' $226,213.20." ~" Carried. St. 16. Allan ' "" Lights Potter "THAT the P.U.C. be asked to install a 300 Watt Street Light at the South end of the built-up section of Allanthus Ave. just off Dunn Street, also, replace the other 2 - 100 Watt lights presently located on that section of Ailanthus '- Ave. with 300 Watt lights." ,:. Carried. ' : ' _Trophy 17. MacBain "'! Corfield "T}L~T Council approve the expenditure of the ~" amount required to pay our share of the cost of United Appeal Trophy for the best senior band in United Appeal parade." i ~ i': Carried. ~ '. _Action. The followin~ action was taken in respect to items on ,the A~enda: { ' (: ';, .i"' q It~ B was referred to Co~ittee No. 2 and Committee No. 4 It~ D was referred to Co~ittee No. 4 " ICes E and G were Filed. ' , ' ' '~'l Ires 1, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 were Filed. Item 4 was referred to Co~ittee No. 4. . .., .: .... Undd Unfinished Business: :' It~s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 were Filed. ~"' ~' :~2 IC~ 8 was Tabled. * *l, ',; , 18. Corfield Allan "T~T we do now adjourn Co meet again on compiled by our Consultants in co-operation with their Board, relative Co the annexation applica' Cions whioh have been submitted to the Ontario Municipal Beard by the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and the Corporation of the Township of Stamford." Carried. 4B. Prese. nt · Minutes Trailer Camp - John NaKV Licenses Ont. Bldg. Officials ASSOc. Tree - Brock St.Patrick. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, October 10th, commentinK at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson Reeve J. N. Allan Deputy-Reeve S. Corfield Councillor H. R. Potter Councillor -W. G. Scott Councillor A. A. MacBain Councillor G. A. Sexsmith Councillor 1. Allan Potter "THAT the minutes of the meeting held October 2nd~ 196i be adopted as printed." 5. Corfield Scott ~tional 6. Corfield Building Sexsmith ~0de Carried. A delegation was present at the meeting in respect to a petitins signed by 33 owners in the Brookfield Avenue area south of Lundy's Lane, protesting against the establishment of Trailer Camp facilitie~ by 3ohn Nagy at 3104 Lundy's Lane. Mr. A. C. Knapp of 2063 BrookfieZ Ave. acted as spokesman for the group and stated that the residents had been very upset when they learned about Mr. Nagy's proposal. In addition to the fact that the present establishment encroaches on a residential area and that more cabins had been moved into the area lately, he also stated that the vacant property had been maintained in a deplorable condition. He stated that the Brookfield Ave. area was one of the best residential areas in Stamford and Niagara Falls and termed the proposed Trailer camp as down-grading. It was explained to Mr. Knapp that the matter was under considerat- ion by'Committee 4 of Council and that it would be further consid- ered by Committee No. 2 at the next meeting on Oct. 13th, at which time the brief and petition presented by the group would be con- sidered along with Mr. Nagy's application. 2. MacBain Potter "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated October 10th, 1961 in respect to Municipal Licenses and the licenses be issued." ewriter, 7. Cotfield Dept. Sexsmith ~ll's Falls 8. Macgain Iv, Area Corfield Carried. 3. Cotfield Scott "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated October 5th, 1961 in respect to ~he Ontario Building Officials Assoc, Annual Meeting being held in Hamilton on Oct. 19th and 20th, 1961, and that the Building Inspector and his Assistant be authorized to attend.". Carried. 4, Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Oct. 5th, 1961 in respect to the tree located at the corner of Brock St. & St. Patrick'Ave. and that the owner be authorized to remove the tree at his own riska~d e~pense." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated October 5th, 1961 in respect to Crawford Street, and Chat as recommended caution signs be erected on this street, at the intersections of Elberta and Longhurst Streets." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Oct. 5th, 1961 in respect to the National Building Code, and that we request the City of Niagara Falls to set up a special Committee to meet with Committee No. 4 and the Bldg. Inspector, to discuss the possibility of adopting~ the National Building Code with certain exceptions." Carried, "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 4 with respect to the purchase of the Smith Corona Type- writer, originally used by the Engineering Dept., to the Building Dept. at a price of $115.00." Carried, "WHEREAS the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has been required by the Ontario Municipal Board to submit to that Board an application from each Municipality in the Authority area for approval of the deferring until 1962 of each municipality's portion of the capital cost of the purchase of "The Ball's Falls Conservation Area". AND WHEREAS this Council has been informed by that Authority that the amount of the said purchase price to be deferred until 1962 is the sum of $10,000.00, of which $5,000.00 is expected to be received from the Province of Ontario, which has approved the scheme, and the remaining $5,000.00 is to be assessed."'.'l to all the municipalities and part municipalities within the Authority area on a pro rata basis to be computed at not more than 12/3 cents per capita for this item. AND WHEREAS the Authority has applied to this Council for a resolution making application to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of the defer- *ring of the payment of this Munictpality~s share of that cost until the year 1962. NOW THFaEFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Application be made to the Ontario Municipal Board through the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority .for approval of the deferring of the payment of this 'Municipalit's share of the remaining portion of the 'cost of BallIs Falls Conservation Area until 1962, which is hereby accepted in a sum not exceedtn~ $493.59 for this item. Carried. dated Oct. lOth, 1961 nd PP -~ as amended.' Read ap first,/ for a Salvage Yard License from Bruno & cond, and third time and passed Anthony primerano for a yard on Kalar Ro ' south of McLeod Road be approved after the y- w 17. MacBain ,, fencing requirement of our Byjlaw has been 2677 Corfield BY-LAW No. 2677, 1961. A By-law to authorize satisfactorily complied with. ' e execution of an Agreement dated October 10th .~. . s B a a e 1 96 between Harold A. Smith and The Corporation Carried. of the Township of Stamford." Read a first, inspection made of p operties, and yt~f ReDoIts o_f_Comm_i_tt_ees_: The Hydro-owned property at the corner referred to Committee No. 2 Under Bj_-laws_: Carried. Traffic Engineer for the Department of Trans- Allan THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on port in his letter of October 4th, 1961 and Monday, October 16th at 7.30 p.m.unless that our Clerk request our Solicitor to draw · sooner called by the Reeve." attend the Educational Conference for Purch-reviewed re Niagara Parks Commission relative to asing ,,,e. ts o. S.t,,r~-y October ~lst .t the:Z~e~t i. lie,, of real property ~a~,es on land a.d b. ildin,s "'0""""' '.'0-' ":I~8h~m ' Reed e f~e~, second and ~h~d ~me Deputy- Reeve.. Minutes Accounts Licenses · John Nagy applica- Cemeteries Convent fort Report., A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, October 16th, 1961, commencing at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Corfield Potter "THAT Deputy-Reeve J. N. Allan be appointed to the Reeve's chair, during the Reeve's absence for the first part of this meeting." Carried. Potter Sexsmith "THAT the minutes of the meeting held October 10th. 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Watermain Mountain- Montrose Road. Reev___~e Harvey Haid MacBain Potter MacBain Corfield MacBain Cotfield Potter MacBain "THAT we accept the report of Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated Oct. 16th,.1961 and the follow- ing accounts for the period ending Oct. 15, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ......... . ......... .... $82,733.42, Roads ......................... $14,713.95, Relief ........................ $ 5,098.01'v Carried. "THAT the report of the Clerk dated Oct. 16, 1961 re: licenses be approved and the licenses issued Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated Oct. 16th, 1961 in respect to the applica- tion of John Nagy to install trailer camp facil- ities at his tourist camp at 3104 Lundy's Lane, and that Mr. Nagy be advised that permission can he granted for him to install trailer or tenting facilities on that part of his property zoned as residential, and that the BuildinS Inspector be directed to have any new or used buildings race ly moved on the residential property removed forthwith." Carried. "THAT we accept the excellent report dated Oct, 13th, 1961, of Committee No. 5 concerning the Convention,of the Ontario Cemeteries Associa- tion held at Peterborough Oct. 1st, 2nd, 3rd a .4th." Carried, Remembrance Day & Poppy Tag pay. ~0p~y Day Committee ~ICEF ~0mmittee A delegation was present at the meeting in respect to a petition signed by 19 owners requesting the installation of watermains in the Mountain-Montrose Road area of the Township. Mr. Patrick Cain acted as spokesman for the group and stated that he had been informed when he first built that there would be water in the area within 2 to 5 years. He stated that the watermain would assist in further development of the area and also provide fire protection. In response to the question of cost, the Engineer advised that approximately 8,000 feet of 8'I main would be needed to extend the main to the area requested, at a cost of nearly $50,000.00. Mr. Cain stated that there was no shortage of water at the present time but that the motels did draw sulphur and this was not good for business. In discussing the matter, members of Council decided that it should be consid- ered by Committee No, 5 and Mr. Cain was advised that he would be notified when the matter would be considered by the Committee. At this point in the meeting the Reeve arrived and resumed his Chair. Mr. Harvey Haid of 2746 Culp St. addressed the Council in respect to the fencing at the A. G. Bridge Park which is adjac- ent to his property. He advised that he was constantly being bothered by bottles, balls, missiles, etc. coming over into his yard, and that the boys in an effort to retrieve the articles would climb over the fence into his yard. He requested that three strands of barbed wire be placed on the top of the existing fence in order to curb the nuisance to his property. Mr. Haid was advised that the matter would be considered by Committee No. 5 at its next meeting. Mr. Alex McCallum of the Stamford Legion, Branch 479 was pres- ent at the meeting and requested permission of Council to con- duct the annual Poppy Tag Day on November 10th and llth. He also confirmed that the Legion will be appointing a committee to set up arrangements for the Armistice Day Service in conjunction with the Township, on November llth. The following resolutions were then passed in connection with these matters: 7: MacBain Cotfield "THAT Council authorize the Legion to hold Poppy Day on Nov. 10th & llth." 8. MaeBain Cotfield Carried. "THAT we appoint Mr. Scott and the Clerk to the Remembrance Day Committee." 9. Allan Cotfield Carried "THAT permission be granted to the UNICEF Com- mittee to conduct their annual canvass in the Township on Hallowe'en, to aid in the Nation~ wide Drive for this Committee." Carried. Amendment 10. to 2530. MacBain Corfield "THAT we authorize the preparation of the neces- sary by-law exempting from By-law 2530 the lands referred to in the report from our Plann- ing Director dated Oct. 12, 1961." Carried. Land from 11. Hydro. Cotfield MacBain "THAT Council complete the purchase from the Hydro of the site for sewage treatment plant in Lot 57." Carried. Drummond Road Speeding MacBain Cotfield "THAT Mr. Mashford's letter be referred to our Police Commission and request that they consider and report to us with their recommendations." Carried. By-law No. 13. 2674. Corfield Sexsmith By-law No. 14. Allan 2678. Potter Itom_____s Adjourn. 0cC,I6,1961. "BY-LAW No. 2674, 1961. A By-law to establish standard conditions of payment by the abutting owners and by The Corporation, of local improve- ments." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2678, 1961. Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2530 (1960) as amended in accordance with the terms of The Ontario Municipal Board." Read a first, second and third time and passed. The following action was taken in resDect to items on the Agenda: ~n~eX ~e~o_rt_s~f_Co_mm_i~t~e~: Items D, E, G were Filed. Under Petitions & Communications: Items 1, 6, 8, 9, 10 were Filed, Item 3 was referred to Committee No. 5. 15. Allan Potter 'THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, Oct. 23rd at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. Meetin~ Adjourned. Hour: P , M. 0 · Present Minutes Hawker & Pedlar License Service ,Costs Niagara Falls lewish ~_lsterhood e Thompson aledon A Regular Meeting of Council was held oo Monday October 23rd, 1961, commencin~ at 7.30 p.m. 1. All.an Potter 2. MacBain Potter E. E. Mitche!son Reeve J. N. Allan Deputy-Reeve A.A. MacBsin Councillor H. R. Potter Councillor G.A. Sexsmith Councillor "THAT the minutes of the meeting held O~tober 16th, ]-96]. be adopted as printed." 3, MacBain Allan 4. MacBain Potter Carried· "THAT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar license from Bryce Anderson> 2384 Ash St. be appro~ed and license granted." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 2 dated Oct. 23rd, 1961 in respect to the collection of the service costs called for in the s~divider's agreement relative to Peg. Plan 185 and that the Solicitor be authorized to take the steps he deems necessary to effect the col{action." Carried. "TMAT we accept ,the report of Committee No. 2 dated Oct. 23rd, 1961 in respect to the request of the Niagara Falls Jewish Sisterhood, and that the Agreement with this Organization be only to Dec. 31st, 1961 and that no right be given to assign their .rights." Sexsmith Potter Sexsmith Allan Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No, 4 dated Oct. 23rd, 1961 in respect to the petition re- ceived for drainage in the area of Portage and Thompson Rds., and that the Engineer be authorized to proceed with the improving of ditches on the road allowances in this area and also be granted permission to lower ~he culvert crossing Thompson Road." Carried. "TB~T we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Oct. 23rd, 1961 in respect to Caledonia Street within Rag. Plan 226, and that the Through Street By-law be amended to include Caledonia from Dorchester Rd, tO Dunn Street." Carried. Watermains 7. potter Stanley Ave. MacBain For Hwy.~405 Winter 8. potter Works Sensmith proiects Sidewalk - both sides Weaver Avenue "THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Engineer dated Oct. 23rd, 1961 in respect to the re-location of watermains on Stanley Ave. for Highway No. 405, and the Engineer be authorized to invite tenders from three local tenderera for the required water- main construction. Also that the Engineer be authorized to negotiate for the required easement across private property as indicated on drawing 61-W-4. This resolution is submitted on the basis that the Department of Highways will pay the full cost to re-locate the main." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 5 dated Oct. 18th, 1961 in respect to Winter Works projects, and that the Engineer be authorized to start a crew on Nov. 6th, 1961 to commence work on projects numbered WP - 3, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18." Carried. Fire Insp. on Cor~m, Home & School Adv. Poppy Day Driy,e~. Lights~ A delegation was present at the meeting in respect to the proposed construction of a sidewalk on both sides of Weaver Avenue from Caledonia Street to Duns Street. Rev. W · G. Hums of 3016 Weaver Ave. acted as spokesman for the group and presented a petition signed by 22 householders on Weaver Avenue expressing their desire to have the sidewalks constructed. Rev. Hums stated that there were approximately 55 children, public school age and under, on the street and cited the danger of increased traffic on the Brief street. Re advised that the parents were concerned for the safety from of their children proceeding to the James Morden and princess Chamber Margaret Schools. ~speaking of the one objection to the p~oposed works which was holding up the Board's approval, Rev. Hume stated that the residents felt that one man should not have the privilege dictating what the majority should live with and pay for. After Rev. Mume had spoken, the Clerk explained the facts of Re matter. me stated that the sidewalk had not been petitioned for, but that the work had been initiated by Council. Me advised that the appl cation had been before The Ontario Municipal Board for the past months, and just recently notice had been received from the Board that in view of the 4 objections received concerning the sidewalk on Weaver Ave. and Caledonia St., that a nearing was to be held on November 20th. The Clerk stated that when two residents of Weaver Avenue had called at his office regarding the holdup of he had suggested that they should try and secure letters from the objectors, withdrawing their objections, but this apparently had n0 By-law been accomplished. In discussinS the matter, it was 'decided that .2.679.. the four objectors should be sent a letter asking them to appear before Council to discuss the matter. It was also agreed that the Clerk should take the matter up when he is at the Board Offices on Oct. 24th in connection with the Town & Country Subdivision matter · ,Action 9, Allan Potter "THAT Stamford's Fire Inspector, Mr. F. King be appointed as a member of the Joint Committee, created to study the National Building Code and the City be so notified.': Carried. 10. Sexsmith blacBain "THAT our Clerk inform the Home and School Council the Township will sponsor a proclama- tion in agreement with our joint policy." Carried. 11. MacBain Allan "T[~T Branch 590 "Gen. W. Sikorski!~ of the ~oyal Canadian Legion be granted permission to hold a Poppy Day Drive in Stamford Township on November 10th - llth, 1961." Carried. 12. Allan MacBain "THAT the P.U.C. be requested to place one flucrescent street light on St. Jam~s St. between Crawford and Sheldon Streets, also one on the corner of St.James and Sheldon." Carried. 13. MacBain Sexsmith 14. Potter Allan "THAT our Clerk be requested to write to our Chamber of Commerce requesting a copy of the Chamber brief referred to in the minutes of a special meeting which was held on October 18th, 1961. That our Clerk also request the Chamber to have the special Committee consider the advisability of having a technical brief pre- pared by a qualified consulting firm, that in the event the Committee deem it desirable to con sider obtaining such technical brief they obtain an estimate as to the cost thereof and consider ways and means of meeting the cost of having the said brief prepared." The followinK. action was taken in re_enact .to ite~ on the A~en.da: Under Re~qrts of Committees: I~ems H, I~ J~ K were F~led. second and third time and passed. Carried. "BY-lAW No. 2679, 1961, A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement dated the 23rd day of August, 1961 between the Board of Trustees of the Roman Catholic Union Separate Schools for the Sections Nos. 3,4,5,6 and 7 in the Township of Stamford, and The Corporation of the Township of Stamford." Read a first, Under Peti_tio_ns & Communications: Items 2, 4, 6, 7 were Filed, Item 5 was referred to Committee No.' 2. Under By-_l_aw_s: Item 2 (By-law No. 2680) was Tabled. 15. Allan Potter "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again Monday, Oct. 30th at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. Meeting Adj ourned Oct. 23/61. Hour P.M. Clerk A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, October 30th, 1961, commencin~ at 7:30 p.m. .[resent E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott · G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Minutes 1. Allan ~ Sexsmith "THAT the minutes of the meeting held Oct. 23rd 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Board of Education Messrs, C. J. Monroe and E. Raham, Members of the Stamford Dist- rict Board of Education, and Mr, R. A. McLeod, Admin~t~ator, were present at the Council Meeting in respect to their request for approval of a debenture issue of $307,000. for the extensi~n and' equipping of Stamford Collegiate Institute. The Board members explained that the original request had been for a debenture issue of $900,000, but this figure had been reduced down to an amount of $307,000. even though the total cost of the project is $1,572,579. They stated that the original plans were revised and'enlarged to meet the new specifications drawn up by the Dept. of Education the special Federal-Provincial vocational building arrangements. Under these regulations, all areas approved for vocational purpose are paid for in full, on the basis of 75% Federal and 25% Provinc~ Since much of the original proposal was for vocational purposes, Board was able to reduce the request for debenture issue b7 $593,0I It was also stated that the new school would have a capacity of ov 1,100 pupils upon completion. The following resolutions w~re then submitted ~nd passed in this cpnnection| Deben. Issue. Congratu- lations Training Program Weaver Caledonia Sidewalks ~.A.Stewart 2. MacBain Corfield 3. MacBain Corfield the Clerk be authorized tO make arrange- 8 merits to secure the final approval of The Ontario Municipal Board for a Debenture issue of $307,000.00 for the purpose of erecting and equipping an addition to the Stamford Collegiate Institute and for renovations to the existing building, pursuant to the letter of the qtamforH District Board of Education dated October 27th, 1961.I: Carried. "TI~T this Council congratulate the ~tamford District noard of Education on their efforts in making arrangements to have the necessary extensions and equipping of the Stamford Co]lj~- late Institute carried out at an expend~iture of $1,572,579.00 with the small amount of $307,000. for the participating municipalities to pay by way of Debentures. This Council is of the opinion that the noard used sound judgement in designing the building in such a way that it will be possible to secure a maximum special vocational grant from the Governments to finance the project." Carried. Before the Board Members retired from the meeting, the Clerk read a letter which had been received from the Dept. of Educa- tion in respect to a proposal to alleviate the unemployment sit- uation by assisting municipalities to begin a training programme for the unemployed. In speaking on the matter, Mr. McLeod ad- vised that the Board had information on the suggested programme but had no facilities for undertaking such a project. He stated that the matter had not yet been considered by the Board, but it could possibly be considered in the course of a year when facil- ities would be available. Upon conclusion of this matter, the Reeve expressed the appreciation of Council to the Board represen- tatives for attending the meeting. Messrs. Stewart and DeMarco, 2 of the 4 persons objecting to the proposed sidewalk construction on Weaver Avenue and Caledonia Street were present at the meeting on the invitation of Council. The Clerk explained the details leading up to Council's invitation viz. - that a petition had been received from 22 residents on Weaver Avenue requesting that a sidewalk be constructed, and that a Hearing would be held by The Ontario Municipal Board on Nov. 20th unless the objections were withdrawn° 1. Weaver Avenue. Mr. H. A. Stewart stated that he did not object to sidewalks on "~ Weaver Avenue, but rather, preferred a curb-faced sidewalk. He then asked the Engineer to explain why curb-faced sidewalks could not be constructed. In replying, the Engineer Save the fellowins reasons: (a) The symetry of the area required ordinary sidewalks. (b) He advise~ that curb-faced sidewalk . a nattower type of street such as Weaver Avenuepeelally on Garner Rd. Delegation Rqpor..t. Licenses Cashmore %ender Planning Board, Sewage & Sanita- t ion. After further discussion on the matter, Mr. Stewart stated emphat- ically that he wanted curb-faced sidewalks on the street, and then retired from the meeting. 2. Caledonia. Stre~-South side. Mr. OeMarco stated that he thought a sidewalk sbould be constructo~ on the North side of his street. He was advised that a sidewal~ had originally been proposed for this side of the street but it had been deleted from the list after objections had been expresscj, l and that in all probability it would be initiated as a 1962 Local Improvement. Mr. DeMarco agreed to withdraw his objection, and also advised that he would contact Mr. Huhndorf and Mr. Towne, the other objectors, add have them sign letters withdrawing their objections. He also advised that he thought he could get Mr. Stewart to withdraw his objection. Council thanked Mr. DeMarco for his co-operation in attending the meeting, and the matter was then concluded· A large delegation from the Garner Road - Thorold Stone Roa~ area was present in respect to the report submitted by Committee No. 5 in respect to the proposed construction of a watermain to service this area. The following resolution was submitted in th~s connection. 4. Potter Scott "THAT we accept the report of Committee No, 5 dated October 27th, 1961 in respect to the petition for watermain on Thorold Stone Rd. and Garner Road~ and that the Solicitor be asked for a report as to whether the conditions stipulated in the report can be undertaken in accordance with the Municipal Act, and if so, that the con- struction of this work be undertaken in the 1961-62 Winter Works Program." Carried. 5. Allan Scott "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk dated Oct. 30th, 1961 re: licenses, and the licenses be issued." Carried. 6, Potter Scott Fallout Shelters Road In sp ect ion 7 · MacBain Cotfield Winter Forks 8. Cotfield Sco~t H.Bennett thanks "THAT we accept the tender of Cashmore (Niagara) Ltd. for the relocation of Stanley Ave, water- Planning main for a price of $9,150.59, subject to the Board approval of the Dept. of'Highways." ~ Carried. "THAT we accept our Planning Board's recommenda- tion contained in their letter of October 23~ 1961." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the 1961 Conven- tion of the Canadian Institute on Sewage and Sanitation held at Montreal from Oct. 22nd to Oct. 25th, 1961, submitted by Committee No. 4 under date of Oct. 30th, 1961." Carried. Corfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept dated October 16th, 1961 in respect to Failout Shelters and that the Tox.mship approve of the official Government design for basement shelters, although it does not comply strictly with the Twp. Building Code. ~he report of Committee Corfield Sexsmith Corfield Allan Carried. '!TI~T we accept the report of Committee No. 4 dated Oct. 27th, 1961 and that the members of Council along with Committee No. 4 proceed on the annual Autumn ~oad Inspection on Sat. Nov. 4tb, 1961, commencing at the Tox~ship Hall at 9:30 a.m.'; Carried. "TI-IAT employment of out of work men be employed on the same basis as Iast year for winter works program, on the basis that those with the largest number of children be employed first at the discretion of the officials." Carried. Mr. Herbert Bennett, assessment office supervisor, addressed the Council and explained that during a recent holiday in Eng],and he had spoken to the Municipal Council and the Chamber of Commerce in his home town in England concerning the possibilities of indus- trial development in the To~rnship of Stamford. He mentioned that he had distributed certain literature prepared by the local (hambe~ of Commerce there. He also visited Stamford, Eng].and, and had a nice interview with the Borough Clerk. tte expressed the hope that some benefit in the way of industrial development might take place as a result of contacts he had made. 12.. Scott Cotfield "THAT hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Mr. Bennett for being a splendid ambassador of good will for Stamford Twp. while he was on holiday in England." Carried. 13. MacBain Sexsmith "THAT we instruct our Reeve, as our representa- tive on the Planning Board, to bring to the attention of the Planning Board our following respective submissions pertaining to applications for re-zoning to permit large commercial develop- ments, especially where land assembly is neces- sary, that is to say: (a) That it is essential when considering such applications to realize that any delay in con- sidering such applications will in many cases have serious consequences on the particular application and tend to make p~'omo~er8 hesitate to approach the Board for rezoning of large areas. (b) That in the first instance the Board make a decision for or against rezoning solely on plan- nine principles without c~plicating the issue b C nt g SC ledule eCc,, in order that the appii- Planning Board Matters Cont'd Planning Board's decision on the application insofar as the principles of good planning are concerned. (c) That before any rezoning actually takes place the planning Board satisfy themselves that if rezoning takes place the applicant could complete the undertaking contemplated." Carried. By-law No. 2680. Action. 14. Cotfield Allan "BY-LAW No. 2680, 1961. A By-law to close a portion of Portage Road." Read a first time. The following action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda: Under ~e~orts of Committees: Item D was ordered Filed. Under petitions & Communications: Item I was Tabled, Item 2 was referred to Committee No. 5, Items 3 and 4 were referred to Committee No. Item 5 was referred to Committee No. 2, Item 6 wag Filed. Under B_yLlaws: Item 2 (By-law 2681) was ordered tabled. Adjourn. 15. Corfield MacBain "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Nov. 4th at 9:30 a.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned.. 0ct.30,1961. j. Hour FINe The Annual Autumn Road Inspection of Council was held on Saturday, November 4th, 1961, commencing at 9:.~0 a,m. ~rese~t ARendaZ E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain W. g. Scott G. A. Sexsmith H. R. Potter Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor ~he'meet~g convened a~ ~be Township Hall at 9:30 a.m. and pro- ceeded on an inspection tour of the following roads~. structures, etc.: 1. Inspection of vehicles at Township Storehouse. 2. Morrison St. widening from Drummond Rd, to Stanley Ave. 3. George S~. from Stanley Ave, to H.E.P.C. Canal. AgeuSa ~0nt'~ A.d_j ol/rn, Nov.4,1961. 3 · Sinnicks Ave. from Thorold Stone P. 4. to Carman Dorchester i~d. grading from ;~Iounta:Ln Rd. to C.U.". tracks. 6. St. Peter Ave. from Colborne St, to Fboro]d Stone 'id. 7. Longburst Ave. from Crawford St. to ~L. el~on St. 8. Sheldon St. from Elberta Ave. to Longburst Ave. 9. St. James Ave. from Sheldon 't. to Co]borne 10. Dorchester Rd. from Thorold Stone 2d. to ~,:;,all fit. 11. Dorchester 'ld. from I,undy's Lane to ~'!cLeod :~d. 12. Dunn St. from Dorchester 2d. to Stanley Ave. 13. Inspection of intersection at Buchanan Ave. and Cakes Drive. t and Pertage ~d. 14. Bridge No. 44 %a].ar Road. 15. Bridge No. 144 McI.eod 16. Kalar Rd. from Lundy's Lane to McLeod %d. 17. Kalar Rd. from Lundy's Lane to Thorold Stone Rd. ].8. Bridge No. 28 Garner 19. Garner Rd. north of Mountain Rd. In addition to the above inspection, the Engineer in a letter dated November 1st reported in some detail on the 1961 'load Programme including maintenance, services, treatment, road construction, removal of trees, ditching, etc. The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Meeting Adjourned Hour: 2:30 p.m. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, November 6 th, .1961, commentinK at 7:30 p.m. 1, ScOtt Sexsmith E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. C. Scott Go A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillo~ "THAT the minutes of the meeting held October 30th, 1961 be adopted as printed." .. ~', .~ ,., - :,: '~ ~ 1 ~ r ~' .".; .. .! · Gtamottola ;"~L<~f Hydro & ~,, :.~ Property Transfers · ., Request to P1. Board Mr. Luigi Giamottola, the operator of the Trailer Camp on Mewburn Road, addressed the Council in respect to the routes of the school buses· He apparently had received complaints from persons living in his camp concerning the present route· Mr. Giamottola was advised that this matter was under the jurisdic- tion of the Board of Education and he should contact that office in this matter· Mr. A. Sheppard of the Legal Firm of Martin, Calvert, Bates & Sheppard artended the Council Meeting in respect to the trans- fer of a parcel of property from his clients, the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario to the Bolus interests· He referred to a letter from the Planning Board which stated that the appli- cation was approved subject to the grants in lieu of taxes on the above property being paid in full to the end of the current year by the Hydro. Mr. Sheppard asked that this provision be removed in view of the fact that Hydro does not pay taxes in the usual way, and stated that a large portion of the grant had already been paid. In speaking on the matter, the Clerk advised that all that ~Duld b~' required was a letter from the Hydro advising that they would be responsible for the grant in lieu of taxes on the property involvet up to the date of the sale, The Clerk explained that if an enquir.. was received as to the tax situation on the property, that the Township would have to indicate that the grant was unpaid, During the discussion on the matter by members of the Council it was felt that the Township should co-operate in this matter with the Hydro in line with co-operation received from them in recent matters, and the following resolution was submitted and passed: 2. MacBain Sexsmith 3. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we request the Planning Board to approve the sale of Hydro property where a grant is paid in lieu of taxes without requiring pay- ment of the grant in lieu of taxes for the whole parcel ·" t Carried · Liceqse 4 · Allan i~ ~ "' Potter "THAT the report of Chairman of Committee No. 2. be accepted and the following accounts for the period ending October 31st, 1961 be authorized for payment: General .. · · ............ ,. $266,028.75, Roads .... · ........ . ...... $ 53,509.94, Relief ........... ..... ... $ 5,071.81." Carried. "TRAT the application for a Hawker & Pedlar License from James Earl Misener, 465 Eastwood St. be approved and license granted." Carried. Employment Supervisory set-up Garbage Service Q.E.Way & Stanley Canal ~ridge Driveway Water Resources ~om. Meeting "THAT the report of the Building Inspector re: Bartart building. permits issued in the month of Octob- ~ in the amount of $315,450.00 be accepted." Carried. 6. Corfield Scott "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Nov. 2nd, 1961 in respect to the transfer of temporary personnel to permanent employment as outlined in their report." Cotfield Scott Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Nov. 2nd, 1961 in respect to the super- visory personnel set-up for the Engineering Dept. recommended." Corfield Sexsmith Carried. t "THAT We accept the report of Copam. No. '4 dated Nov. 3, 1961 in respect to the pro- cedure recommended to extend garbage service to the whole Township immediately, and to provide a daily commercial pickup, but no week end commercial pickup·,, Cotfield Sexsmith Carried. 'THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Nov. 6, in respect to the study by the Dept. of Highways of the intersection of the Queen Elizabeth Way and Stanley Ave." Corfield Sexsmith Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Nov. 6th, 1961 in respect to the study by the County of the possibiltt7 of widening the Hydro Canal Bridge on McLeod Road." MacBain Cotfield Cot field Mac B a in MacBain Cotfield Carried. "THAT we accept the recommendations contained in the report of Committee No. 4 regarding alteration of sidewalks and curbs for drive- way purposes." Carried· "THAT Councillor Sexsmith and Vie Colchuk be appointed as our representatives at the Water Resources Commission Meeting in Toronto Nov. 21 & 22." Carried. "THAT we authorize the sale of Lot No. 9, Plan 160 to Bartart Spun Concrete Poles Ltd. on condition that the rent arrears owing on the lease of the property be paid in full to the date of transfer. In givir~ this author- tzaCion~ Council accepts the plan submitted b~ Bartart Spun Concrete Poles L~d. for the new buildinS~ as satisfactory.- Carried. I J.G.Collins ODtion Library Facilities Caledonia Street St.LiMhts Assessment Act. Water Diversion Fireman'8 Ad.. Housing Authority Office Cornwall 14. MacBain Corfield 15. MacBain Corfield 16. Allan Potter 17. Corfleld Allan 18. MacBain Cotfield 19. MacBain Potter 20.. Cotfield Potter 21. MacBain Cotfleld "THAT Council approve of an option being granted to the J. G. Collins Real Estate Ltd. to pur- chase Lot 47, Reg. Plan 160 for a period of 60 days with an option payment of $100.00." Carried· "THAT tentative approval be given to the pro- posed agreement between the Library Boards of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford relative to the proposal to lease new library facilities from the Stamford Green Inves merits Ltd. in the Town & Country Shopping Plaza, and that we request the Library Boards to exe- cute and sign an agreement which can be confime by this Council at a future meeting." Carried. "THAT the request from the Key Realty be and the P.U.C. be requested to install street lights on Caledonia Street as requested." Oartied. "THAT the Clerk be authorized.to purchase for the Assessment Dept. the Interpretation of the Assessment Act at $20.00, also the yearly fee of $5.00." Carried. "THAT the letter from the United Electric dated Nov. 1st be received and filed and our Clerk be requested to ~r~ite to the Union and inform that the matter of water diversion is already under consideration by Council." Carried. "THAT our Clerk inform the Fallsviewand Lundy's Lane Fire Departments that Council is not dis- posed to sponsor a portion of their full page advertisement in the Review, there being a ques tion as to whether or not such Would be a props expenditure of public funds having regard to al considerations." Carried. "THAT the request from Mr. Hugging re: the Office Building for Housing Authority be ferred to Planning Board for their opinion." Carried. "THAT the resolution submitted by the Cornwall Council be received and filed." By-law 2682 By-law 2660 By-law 2684. By-law 2685 By-law ~687 Youth Apprec. ~eek Action 2. Corfield MacBain "BY-LAW No. 2682, 1961. A By-law to desig- nate Caledonia a through street from Dor- chester Road to Dunn Street and being a By-law to amend By-law No. 1874 (1954) as amended. Read a first, second and third time and passed. 3 · Allan Potter "BY-LAW No. 2683, 1961. A By-law to amend By-law No. 2660 (1961)." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 4e Potter Scott "BY-LAW No. 2684, 1961. Being a by-law to confirm and authorize the purchase by the Cor- poration of the Township of Stamford from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario of part of Twp. Lot Nos. 219 and 220 for park purposes." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 5 · Potter Allan "BY-LAW No. 2685, 1961. Being a by-law to dedicate as a Park and Playground certain lands in Township Lots 219 and 220." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 6 · Allan Potter "BY-LAW No. 2687, 1961. Being a By-law to authorize the execution of a certain con- veyance from the Corporation of the Township of Stamford." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 7. MacBain Cot field "THAT we agree to sponsor Youth Appreciation Week in conjunction with Niagara Falls and Chippawa and in accordance with our policy in regard to such matters." Carried. The following action was taken in respect to items on the A~enda: · U_n~eX ~e~oEt~ ~f_C_omm_i~tae3: Items K, L were Filed, Item P referred to Committee No. 5 for report, Item R was withdrawn. Item No. i was Tabled, Items 2, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 17 were filed.' Item.5 (By-law 2686) was ordered tabled. '~ Minutes Arthur Street Closing 28. Allan Corfield "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. Meeting Adjourned Hour: P.M. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, November 13th 1961, commencing at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor 1. SCott MacBain "THAT the minutes of the meetings held Nov. 4th & Nov. 6th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried. Mr. Gordon H. Bates of the Legal Firm of Martin, Calvert, Bates & Shoppard was present at the meeting on behalf of his client the Charles Kerrio Estate and Mr. John Newman, ~he owner and the tenant of property south of Arthur Street and West of Stanley Avenu and addressed the Council in respect to the scheduled third reading of By-law No. 2674, being a By-law to close a portion of King Ave~ for vehicular traffic. Mr. Bates stated that Mr. Kerrio's Deed in- cluded an entrance way to his property from Arthur Street but that the owner of the Hamill Machine Co. had a right-of-way over the entrance. Because of this reason, Mr. Kerrio had made subsequent purchases of land by Deeds dated July 16th, 1958, and Nov. 26th,195 for the purpose of acquiring access to his property via King Avenue which Council now proposed to close. He stated that the rights of owner should be observed, and that the question of the entrance way was vital to the proper use of the property involved. Mr. John B. Hopkins St. was present at the meeting and also addressed the Council in respect to this matter. He'advised that he was the Mar of certain lots on Arthur Street, including Lot 111, Rag. Plan 75, situated at the comer of King Ave. and Arthur Street, and stated that he would be deprived of a good building 10% if the portion of King Avenue was closed up. He also advised that prospective tenants of any house constructed ~Duld be deprived of access to any garage that might be built on the corner lot. In speaking further on the matter, Mr. Hopkins mentioned that there were no services in this particular area, and stated that it shoul~ not be too difficult for the TOwnship to extend the services to M! property. Arthur Street Closing Cont'd By-law 2674 Sign at Falls View Hotel Weeds Plau 226 After hearing Mr. Bates and Mr. Hopkins, cussed by Council. It was mentioned that the matter had initially been given considerable study by Committee No. 4 of Council before they had arrived at the decision to close the portion of King Avenue. Other factors were also mentioned as to why the By-law should be given the third reading, i.e.- closeness of the Park property and residential property to the the Kerrio lands, and the fact that there was an existing entrance- way to the Kerrio lands. It was also stated that consideration should be given to every presentation made by Township citizens, and it was suggested that the matter should be referred back to Connn. No. 4 for further study, and that Mr. Bates be requested to present his submissions in writing to assist the Committee. The following resolution was then submitted, with a recorded vote requested by Councillor A. A. MacBain: 2. Cot field Allan "THAT By-law No. 2674 be laid over and Corn- ' mittee No. 4 be asked to reconsider the matter." Recorded Vote: Ayes: Deputy-Reeve Allan, Councillors Cor- field, Potter and Sexsmith. Nayes: Reeve Mitehal,on, Councillors MacBain and Scott. Carried. Mr. Grant Carton, a salesman of the Acme Neon Sign Co. was present at the meeting and explained that he had sold a sign to the Fails View Hotel, but had not been able to secure a permit for the erection thereof.. 'He remarked that he had received a letter from the Twp. Clerk under date of Sept. 7th, explaining that a By-law regulating signs was under consideration by the Township. Mr. Carton asked if any further developments had taken place since the date of the letter. The Reeve advised him that the matter was still under study by a Council Committee, and that he would be advised when the By-law was finally passed. 3,., · MacBain Cotfield W.L.Houck 4. Scott ~ark Potter M.F ,Ker Scott Potter ~le matter was dis- ' ' =:7' ~ "';" ' "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated Nov. 13th, 1961 in respect to the weed spraying within Rag. Plan 226 by Mr. Earl Mutehie, and the manner in which his account is to be paid, and also, that the Solicitor be authorized to prepare the agreement in this connection as recommended by the Committee.', Carried. "THAT we accept the report' of Committee No. 5 "' ~:1~,.'! dated Nov. 9ths 1961 in respect to the W.L. '"; Houek Park, and that Permission be granted for ~,' ,.~',~;.! the purchase of two backstops to be erected by winter works labour." "'; Carrie~. "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated Nov. 9th, 1961 in respect to the M. F. Ker Park, and thaC Council authorize cha.. of th. mat.rials r.qui.d for a and that the same be erected as part o~'the ~inter ~orks Programme*** Carried, Relief 6.. Sewers_ Fencing Park - Twp .Lot 72. No. 3 Meeting Scott Sexsmith 7. Scott Potter 8. Allan MacBain "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated Nov. 9th, 1961 in respect to the con- struction of storm relief sewermains under the Winter Works programme, and that the three projects outlined in the report be pro- ceeded with as soon as possible." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated Nov. 9th, 1961 in respect to the proposed park within Twp. Lot 72, and that Council ize the fencing of the right-of-way which runs from the end of St. John Street into the park, as outlined on drawing 61-A-53." Carried. "THAT the Clerk arrange a meeting of Committee No. 3 with representatives of the Council of the Township of Crowland and Officials of the Ford Motor Company of Canada for the purpose of discussing fire protection for the Ford Plant and resolving the question of remunera- tion for such service." Carried. Union 9. Cotfield MatteK Scott "THAT the letter from the Stamford Twp.Employees Local Union be referred to Committee No. 1 for consideration and report." ~ Carried. i,I Chamber 10. MacBain of Scott Commerce "THAT our Clerkbe instructed to forward to the City of Niagara Falls a copy of cur letter of October 26th to the Chamber of Commerce and request the City to consider our suggestion the Chamber aud let us have their reaction ~hereto." Carried. Garbage 11. MacBain from Cotfield Ford Co. "THAT approval be granted to the Eastland Bros. to dispose of garbage from the Ford Glass Fabricating Plant at the Stamford Ggrbage Dis- posal Area, for a short time, on condition the a fee of $1.00 per load is paid. The dumping, and collection of fees to be under the super- vision of the En~ineerin~ Depar}ment." .. Carried. City 12o MacBain By-law Allan "THAT the notice of the Hearing before the 6~3* Municipal Board of By-lawNo. 6033 passed by the Couneil of he City of Niagara Falls be received and filed," E.M.O. 13. Cotfield Meeting Allan Peterborough 14. Convention Sexsmith Scott Retarded 15. Allan Children Scott Charles 16. Corfield Kerrio Scott Cricket 17. Scott Club. Sexsmith John 18. Wilson Potter Allan By-law 19. MacBain Z681. Allan BY-law 20. Allan ~686. Potter "THAT Deputy-Reeve Allan, the Engineer and Clerk be authorized to attend the Emergency Measures Organization Meeting scheduled to be held at Allanburg on Thursday, Nov. 16th at 8 p.m." Carried. "THAT our Engineer, Mr. Eidt, be allowed to attend the C.E.A. Workshop, Asphalt Conv. in Peterborough on Dec. 1." Carried. "THAT we approve of the Reeve advertising a proclamation in respect to Retarded Chtldren's Week, being observed from Novem- ber 12th to 24th." Carried. "THAT a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Charles Kerrio, and a grant of $20.00 be paid to the Heart Fund in his memory." Carried. "THAT the letter from the Niagara Falls Imperial Cricket Club dated Nov. 7th be referred to Committee No. 5 for considera- tion and report." Carried. "THAT a letter of condolence be sent to the family of the late John Wilson who passed away over the weekend." Carried. "BY-lAW No. 2681, 1961, being a By-law to provide for the sale of Lot 9, Registered Plan 160 to Barrett Spun Concrete Poles Ltd." Read a first, second and third t~me and passed, "BY-lAW No. 2686, 1961. A By-law to author- ~:~... ize the execution of four individual agreemes~s. dated November 6th, 1961, between the Cor- MaJesty~ the Queen in Right of Canada, rap- .. resented by the Minis=er of National Defence."/' Read a first~ second and third time and ~!";" passed. ' t ~! By-law · '-,; 2689,. "i~ ! ':' 2690. 2691 · By-law 2692. I ~!, Action. ~ ~r~ 21 · Allan Scott 22. MacBain Cotfield Scott Sexsmith "BY-LAW No. 2688, 1961. A By-law to appoint polling Places, Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the Township of Stamford and to unite certain adjoining Polling Subdivisions and to establish one Polling Place for the pur- pose of the 1961 Municipal Election." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2689, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of a Quit Claim Deed from the Corporation of the Township of Stamford to River Realty Development Limited." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2690, 1961. A By-law to authorize th execution of an Agreement dated the 13th day of November, 1961, between The Corporation of the Township of Stamford and Cashmere Contracting (Niagara) Limited." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 24. MacBain Potter "BY-lAW No. 2691, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 25. MacBain Cotfield "BY-LAW No. 2692, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement dated the 13th day of November, 1961, between the Corporation of the Township of Stamford and Earl Murchie." Read a first, second and thimd time and passed, The Engineer advised that the properties described as 1529 Buchanan Ave. and part Twp. Lot 54 owned by Philip Rosen and Mrs. Anna Konkas, had been inspected to-day end the littered condition 0 th~ properties had been satisfactorily cleaned up. It was indicate that action had been comnnenced against the owners and the case was scheduled 'to be heard in Court on Wednesday. The Clerk reported th the property described as 610 Baldwin Avenue in respect towhiGh action had been commenced and would be heard in Court on Wednesday had been purchased by Howard R. Smith at a tax sale held on March 8 1961. Mr. Smith would not secure a tax deed to the property until March of 1962 and consequently, he is limited as to his right of ownership. In view of the correspondence in respect td the 3 prop- attics, Council directed that the Solicitor be author.ized to withd~ the charges against the three owners. The followinK action was taken in respect to items on the A~enda:. U_n~e_vEe2o~tAgLC_omm_i~_eeA:_ Items C and H were Filed. ~ngeX ~e~iAi_onA ~ C_o_mmu_n-icA~-i°-ns-: ItemS 2, 3, 6, 11, 15Mere Filed, Items 5 and 8 were referred to.Committee No. 4, Item 9 was referred ~o Committee No. 1. Adjourn 26. Allan Cotfield Present E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain H. R..Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Minutes 1. Allan Potter "THAT the minutes of ember 13th, 1961 be the meeting held Nov- adopted as printed." Carried. Arthur Street Delega- tion Accounts A delegation of several'persons was present at the Council Meeting in respect to a petition presented to Council signed by 22 residents of Arthur Street, King Street and Motden Drive, in support of proposed By-law No. 2674, being a By-law to close a portion of King Avenue to all vehicular traffic. In addition to other reasons given for the necessity of closing the portion of the street, the petition pointed out that between 150 and 200 · c~ildren of the surrounding area would be using the W.L.Houck Park facilities and asked that all precautions for safety be taken, particularly close to, and at the entrance of the Park. The delegation was advised that their petition would be referred ~.. Committee No. 4 for consideration, along with the other sub- "' missions received on the matter. 2. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated November 17th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending November 15th, 1961 be authorized for pay- ment: General ................ $209,149.55, Roads .......... ........ $ 26,002.16, Relief ................. $ 9,911.07." Licenses 3. MacBain' Cotfield Carried. "THAT we accept the report of the Clerk re: licenses dated Nov. 20, 1961 and the licenses be issued." Carried, A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, November 20th,, 1961, commencing at 7:30 p.m. Meeting Adjourned. Hour: 10:20 P.M. "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, Nov. 20th at 7:30 p.m. unless sooner called by the Reeve." Carried. Oakes Dr. Inter- section Office Housing Authority Climbers Dorchester Senior School By-law 2676 H~ari'~g 'By-law 2694 By-law 2693 ... Act.iQn 4. Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Nov. 20th, 1961 in respect to their recommen- dation for the change of the driveway owned by Mr. Solose to facilitate the alterations to the intersection of Oakes Drive, Buchanan Avenue and Portage Road." Carried. 5. Allan potter "THAT the report from the Planning Board be received, and the Building Inspector be asked to issue a permit to build a proposed office building for the Stamford Housing Authority when requested." Carried. 6. Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Nov. 16ffi in respect to the rate of pay for tree climbers, and that as recommended, a special rate of $1.96 per hour be set for clim- bers while they are actually performing this work." Carried. 7. Scott potter "THAT the invitation of the Stamford District Board of gducation extended to members of Counci and Officials in respect to the formal opening of the Dorchester Rd. Senior Public School, scheduled for Nov. 29th, be accepted with thanks and as many members of Council and Officials as possible attend." , Carried~ 8. MacBain Allan "THAT the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that Council desires to proceed under the amendments to Section 30 of the Planning Act pas~ed at the last session of the legislature, subsections (ll(b) and ll(c), in respect to the Hea~ing of Restricted Area By-law No. 2676." Carried. 9. Cotfield Allan "BY-lAW No. 2694, 1961. A By-law to'authorize the execution of an Agreement dated the 20th of November, 1961 between The Corporation of the Township of Stamford and David Diplock. Read a first~ second and third time and passed. 10. MacBain Potter "BY-LAW No. 2693, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement dated the 20th day of November, 1961 between The Corporation of the Township of Stamford and Rosemont Invest merits Limited." Read a first,.second and time and passed. The followtn~ aceion was taken in respect to iCems on the A~enda: =n~ex Keaorts of_C_omm_ittee_s: Items and H ~iled, 3 we~e L. Action Cont'd Action cont'd Under Petitions and Communications: Items 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 were Filed, Items 2 and 3 were referred to Committee No. 4, Item 6 was Tabled. Under Unfinished Business: Item 1 was tabled until December llth. Under NewBusiness: Item 1 was Filed. Ad.i ourn 11. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we now adjourn to meet again Nov. 24, 1961 at 7:30 p.m," Carried. committee At the conclusion of the meeting, Council met in Committee and the foliowinE matterE were considered and directions_gi_ve_ni 1. Councillor MacBain reported that the H.E.P.C. were request- ing a refund in respect to the business taxes paid on property described as Part Twp. Lots 194, 219 and 220 on which an agree- ment for sale had been given to the River Realty Development Ltd. in the Fall of 1957. He reported that the equivalent taxes for the years 1958, 1959, 1960 and 1961 would be in the neigh- bourhood of $3500.00. He advised that Committee No. 2 recom- mended that the Chairman of No. 2 Committee and the Clerk be adthori~ed to consult with the Officials of the Property Depart- ment of Hydro to investigate the matter and determine if arrange- ments could be made to have the Commission drop the appeal. 2. Reports on conditions of certain licensed premises were received from the Engineer and the following directions were given: (a) That the operator of the Merritt Garage at the corner of *'Montrose Road and McLeod Road be again directed to clean up the property in 10 days or action would be taken. (b) The littered condition of the property described as 4236 Beaverdams Road owned by R. D. Rand was referred to Committee No. 4. (c) The Engineer is to submit a further report in connection with the fencing of the proposed Salvage Yard to be operated by the Canadian Rubber Dealers & Brokers Ltd. "/a(d)'~ Reeve Mitchelson will check with the Police Department concerning our request for action a~ainst the operator of the Reid'Salvage Yard. 50 present A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Friday, November 24th, 1961 at 7:30 p.m. Minutes 1. Corfield MacBain Fire Krants 2. Allan MacBain Second Hand 3. Goods license MacBain Potter Taxi license 4. MacBain Corfield Sidewalks- 5. Potter Caledonia St. Sexsmith Winter Works 6. Potter projects Scott E. E. Mitchelson Reeve J. N. Allan Deputy Reeve S. Cotfield Councillor A. A. MacBain Councillor H. R. Potter Councillor W. G. Scott Councillor G. A. Sexsmith Councillor "THAT the minutes of the meeting held November 20th, 1961 be adopted as printed." Carried Water Diversion c0nt'd "THAT we approve of the payments of the Grants to the Falls View Hose Brigade and the Lundy's Lane Fire Dept., and Stamford Cer~re Fire Dept. when applied for." Carried. Water Diversion "THAT the application for a Dealer in Second Hand goods License from George Gault, 1845 Highland Ave. be approved." Carried. "THAT the application for a Taxi-cab Driver's license from Egbert G. Higgs, 2372 Ker St. be approved and license granted." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Comm.'No. 5 dated Nov. 23, 1961 in respect to the extension of the sidewalk on the south side of Caledonia Street from the existing sidewalk to Dorchester Road, which construction was approved by The Ontario Municipal Board under date of Nov. 21st 1961, and that as recommended by the Committee, a stone path be constructed immediately, and'th sidewalk placed thereon in the spring." Carried. nternation- Joint mmission "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated Nov. 23rd, 1961 in respect to Projects 0-830 and 0-829 under the Winter Works Programme and that Council approve of these two projects, and authorize the Engineering Dept. to proceed~ with project 0-829 immediately." Carried. Messrs. Edd Masters and Don Murie, President and Chairman of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce were present at the meeting to clarify the picture with respect to water diversion in the Niagara River. Mr. Masters acted as spokesman and stated that some misinformation had been published in the Press on th.e mates He then reviewed in detail the pertinent facts in the matters also referring to a letter ~rom the International Joint Commiss~ dated Nov. 14th concerning the question of possible reductions of the flow over Niagara Falls below that now permitted under the 1950 Niagara Treaty. Mr. Masters advised that the International Joint Commission would come to Niagara Falls in January and February to view the flow over the Falls, and that an explanatory Hearing would be held in 1962 and a General Hearing in 1963. He stated that the Chamber had set up a committee on the matter and would be asking the area Councils to appoint representatives to this Committee, which would report to the Councils and would work closely with the International Joint Commission. Mr. Masters stated that he felt it was advisable that the matter should now be played down, since the results hoped for had been achieved, and that certain bodies had been stirred to interest. After hearing Mr. Masters, the Reeve left his chair in order to speak on the matter. He indicated that all the facts outlined by Mr. Masters had been known to the Council at the time he was appointed to attend the Hearing in August, and that Council had known that the l{earing in respect to the remedial works had nothing to do with further diversion of water. He advised that Council had taken the trouble to get the engineering facts on the matter. He stated that Council was also aware that the study which had caused the publicity was to come, and that they also knew that the request had been made by the Governments to the International Joint Commission, to undertake the study to determine whether it was possible to have further water diversion. He stated that at the Hearing it had been pointed out that the people in the area could voice their objections at the General Hearing, He advised that the Council had come to the conclusion .that if the Joint Councils were interested in objecting to further diversion that the place would be at the International Joint Commission Hearing, and that the Council were convinced that it would be necessary to have technical advice to present to the Commission in order to present a solid case. At the conclusion of his remarks, the Reeve resumed his Chair. Considerable discussion then took place on the matter ~.by the members of Council, and further questions on the matter were also answered by Mr. Masters, and, the following resolution was then submitted and passed: 7. MacBain · Cor~ield "T~T this Council go on record as supporting the Chamber~s recommendation that a special committee be organized early in 1962 but that we reiterate because of the utmost importance of the matter to the area, that we are still of the opinion that the new committee, immediately upon being organized, should give careful consideration to the necessity and addsability of retaining a consulting firm to prepare a technical brief if it becomes evident to the Committee that there is some real possibility that the Internationa~ Joint Co~ission may be prevailed upon to permit further. water diversion ." ' Carried. Nov. 24th~ 1961 in respect to the recommended additions and alterations to the street lighting system as outlined in ~he letter from the Stamford Public UCili~ies Co~ission da~ed Nov. 23rd, 1961.",'7 Carried. St .Lighting 9. Allan Lundy' s Lane potter Calculator Assessor's Convention By-law 2634. By- law 2 95... By-law .%69~_~ By-law 2790 . By-law 27Q1., 10. MacBain Cotfield 11. Scott MacBain 12.. Allan Cotfield 13. Allan Potter 14. Cotfield MadBain 15. MacBain Allan 16. Potter Scott "THAT we accept the report of Committee No. 3 dated No~. 24th, 1961 in respect to the request for improved street lighting on Lundy's Lane from Kalar Road to Garner Road and that this matter be referred to the Stamford public Utili- ties Commission for study and report, and that the Commission be requested to consider improved street lighting for Lundy's Lane generally, when making the study." Carried. "THAT we authorize the purchase of One - T-24 Two Total Electric Rotary Printing Calculator at a net cost of $424.20. This cost being determined after rentals of $474.00 and 10% discount have been deducted from the list price. Carried. "THAT permission be granted to the Assessors to attend the Fall Meeting of District No. 6 Assoc. of Assessing Officers on Nov. 30th, 1961 at Port Colborne." Carried. "BY-lAW No. 2634, 1961. A By-law to authorize the construction of certain works as local improvements under the provisions of The Local t" t~ird time and passed. Improvement Ac · Read a "BY-lAW No. 2695, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement dated November · 9th, 1961 between the Corporation of the Township of Stamford and Confederation Life Association." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2698, 1961. A By-law to dedicate a portion of land as a Public Highway and desig- nated as part of St. John Street."· Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2700, 1961. A By-law to'authorize the execution of a Deed from the Corporation of the Township of Stamford to Bartart Spun Concrete Poles Limited dated November 22nd, 1961." Read a firsts second and third time and passed. "BY-LAW No.' 2701, 1961. A By-law to authorize extensions to the Sewerage System in 8tsmford Sewer Area." Read a first and second time. I By-law 2702 By-law 2703 By-law 2704 By-law 2705 By-law 2706 Action, AjJO~rm Nov. 24, 1961. 17. Potter Scott 18. Allan Potter 19. Corfield Allan 20. MacBain Allan 21. Allan Sexsmith "BY-LAW No. 2702, 1961. A By-law to authorize extensions to the Sewerage System in Stamford Saver Area." Read a first and second time. uBY-LAW No. 2703, 1961. A ny-law to amend By-law 2530 as amended." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2704, 1961. A By-law to approve the Group Annuity Plan for the employees of the Township of Stamford, as ameDded." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2705, 1961. A By-law to provide for the borrowing of money pending the sale of debentures." Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2706, 1961. A By-law to provide for the adoption of an amendment to the Official Plan." Read a first, second and third time and passed. The following action was taken Agenda: EnJeE ~e~a~io_na: Item 1A was filed. in respect to items on the EnJeE ~e~orts of CommitteeS: Item E was filed. Under · ~tem8 Items EeEitions & com_mEnlcations: 1 and 6 were Filed, 2 and 5 were Tabled. U_n~e~ ~n~iais_hed BusinesS: Items 1 and 2 were tabled. Items 3 and 4 were filed. u...nJel ~Xzlaja: Items 3 (By-law 2696) and 4 (By-law 2697) were withdrawn, Item 6 (By-law 2699) was tabled. 22. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we now adjourn to meet again Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 1961 at 7:30 p.m." Carried, Meeting Adjourned. Hour P.M. teve The Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford met in 3oint session in the Council Chamber, Monday, November 27th at 4 p.m. to consider the minutes of the Joint pollution Control Committee Meeting which was held on November 24th: present City of Niagara Falls Mayor Franklin J. Miller, Alderman I. McCallum, Alderman C. Swayze, Alderman G. Martin, Alderman A. J. McKinley, Alderman F. Martin, Alderman H. Morton, Alderman J. G. White, City Manager W. S. Orr, City Engineer, S. price, Deputy Clerk ~ M. Malletc. Township of Stamford: i% Separation '~ of Costs .! Minutes_ ·, Finanein~ Reeve E. E. Mitchelson~ Deputy-Reeve J. N. Allan, Councillor S. Cotfield, Councillor A. A. MacBain, Councillor H. R. potter, Councillor W. G. Scott, Councillor G- A. Sexsmith, Twp. Engineer, C. H. Eidt~ 'Alderman George Martin, Chairman of the Joint Committee, re- ferred to separation of costs and was of the opinion that this was important, also the hiring of a supervisor for the plant. Th Alderman stated that Councils should discuss ~nd approve of these items in order that the Plant could proceed as soon as possible after the first of the year. The Deputy Clerk then read the minutes in full, following which His Worship the Mayor asked for any comments. In connection with the resolution that the Joint pollution Control Committee recommended to the Joint Councils, that the plant be called "The Stamford-Niagara pollution Control plant ~o. 1" - Reeve Mitchelson, following indication by his CounCil, advi~ that the Township Council unanimously consent@d. The Niagara Fal City Countilkwere also in fayour. Alderman George Martin then suggested that the City HandgaY and the Township Engineer might offer e~planations in connection with general principles of financing as contained in the Joint · Committee's report, Mr. Orr~ the City Manager~ proceeded in some detail to out- line the recommendation of the Joint Committee and indicated thai the capital costs will be levied against the entire land and bui ins as.sessment of the two municipalities except those outside th sewer area, and as areas are added then the assessment would be spread over those particular areas. He advised that the opera~i' costs would be chargeable t~ water consumers, with special ad]us meats in cases where water used by industry does not require sew tment. A rogramwill have to be wor~ed out and a tentati~e M~nicipal Board in co~nection w · ' Approp- riate Costs Mr.Eidt Control F in ance Supervisor Hirin~ Resident Engineer In connection with the suggestion of the Joint Com- mittee to the effect that costs for the treatment plant, both capital and operating, be appropriated in accordance with use, which will be calculated on the basis of measured flows. After debentures are issued, the municipalities would adjust the amount of payment between themselves on an annual basis. If the use of one municipality increased, this difference would be paid to the other, to cover their deben- ture cost - the City Manager advised that the capital cost debentures will have to be allocated - a certain percentage by the Township and a certain percentage by the City - some- thing like the formula used in connection with the Hospital Debt Charges. Such charges would be based on measured flow and the municipality using the facilities the greatest should pay the greater share. This should apply to operating charges also. He referred to those customers who would not be gettin~ any particular benefit from the Sewage Treatment Plant and was of the opinion that some adjustment would have to be made. Mr. Eidt, the Township Engineer, concurred with the City Manager's statements advising that discussions had been held at the recent Canadian Institute on Sewage and Sanitation Con- vention and it was the concensus of opinion that this plan of financing was the fairest. Councillor MacBain stated that he was in favour of the principle of the report but felt that some form of control should be considered to safeguard the Township in the event of phenomenal growth in the future. Ald. Geo. Martin was of the opinion that Councillor MacBain's suggestion could be well taken by the Joint Committee and that some formula could be worked out and before anything is done ~n this regard, it would be brought back to the Joint Councils for approval. The suggestions contained in the Joint Committee's report that the Township finance its interceptor sewer and the City finance its interceptor sewer and that application for appro- val of the Ontario Municipal Board to cover the Engineering costs of the Plant, as soon as practical, were agreeable to %he Joint Councils. In connection with the advertising for a supervisor for the Sewage Treatment Plant, His Worship Mayor Miller queried the conmencement for the erection of the Plant~ and was advised that it would be early in 1962. Ald. George Martin then proceeded to advise of the pro- cedure followed in hiring at the Filtration Plant and stated that the person who would actually operate the Plant should be hired during construction and work with the Engineer and then be able to take over when the Plant is completed. Ald. McKinley commented, advising that at the Filtration Plant ~here was a resident engineer placed there by H. G. Acres and Co. and when the Plant was completed the suggestion was accepted that he be hired because he would be needed when the Sewage Treatmen~ Plant was in operation. The Alderman desired to know if there is to be an advertisement. why does the City have to retain the Assistant Engineer position at the Filtration Plant. The City Manager advised that it was the intention to use his services at the Sewage Treatment Plant but not as a super- visor. He stated chaC it was felt that an Engineer would cer- tainly be necessary. to supervise both the ~ater Filtration FlanC Resident Engineer Cont'd and the Sewage Treatment Plant in the future. The Assistant Engineer was hired at the Filtration plant so that he would have knowledge of the Water Department, because eventually he would take over this position when the Superintendent retired. Following further discussion, Ald. Geo. Martin was of the opinion that this was strictly a city problem and could not see any reason for the Joint Committee bringing it up but if they were so instructed then they would consider it and it was agreed that the Joint Committee would consider this matter and before any hiring is done, the matter will be brought back to the Joint Councils. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed: No. 125 - J. G. White - Sexsmith - RESOLVED that the Council of the City df Niagara Falls and the Council of the Township of Stam- ford adopt in principle the report of the Joint pollution Control Committee, dated Nov. 24th, 1961; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Discussion took place regarding the installation of an elevator and Ald. G. Martin explained that the Committee felt that it was important to have an elevator due to the distance from the basement to the first floor and the considerable amount of stair climbing involved to carry out daily inspections of the wet well ~ although it would be an added expenditure, at this point of the plan~ing and construction it would be much cheaper than to take care of it at a later date. The City Manager estimated that the elevator proposed would cost from $20,000. to $25,000. The discussions having concluded His Worship Mayor Miller expressed appreciation to Reeve Mitchelson and the Tewpship Counci and the Reeve in tun thanked the Mayor. The Township Council then retired and the joint meeting !i,~ adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Swayze. , . iii , . f REEVE DEPUTY-REEVE COU NC ILLOR S BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC ~ILITIES t0MMISSION RESULTS OF NOMINATION MEETING HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, 1961 AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO NOMINATED MOVED BY Edward E. Mitchelson J.D.H.MacKenzie John N. Allan Robert Hunt A. A. MacBain A. F. Johnson C. E. Wills J. E. Clement Emma May Bearss C.J. Monroe Simeon Corfield J.E. Clement Robert Hunt C.E. Wills Robert F. Keighan J.E. McBurney M. Ozzie Mallette B. Redman Hatland R. Potter H. McBurDey Walter G. Scott J.H. Deans George A. Sexsmith T.W. Brant John S. Hetherington D. Millikin Jack Monroe D. Zimmerman Donald O. Zimmerman J.'Monroe F. Walker Richard J. Jones SECONDED BY J. E. McBurney T. W. Brant N. Wa].l M. N. Ross W.,M. Deans W. M. Deans N. Wall O.Caughill N. I. Puttick J.E.McBurney J. E. McBurney R. Blackwell J. D. Little J.Hetherington J.Hetherington C. J. Bessey [ .Harding Cent ' d I~..~ D.O.H. ~i~I Land - iL1 Bellevue '!~! Street Traffic Study- Scott St. in the building and he wished to add a third. After hearing Mr. Harding it was decided to secure more factual information before a decision was made, and it was directed that the Building In- spector be asked for a written report on the matter for the next regular meeting. 2. Cotfield Bearss "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Nov. 21st, 1962 in respect to the proposal for the Dept. of Highways surplus land being Lot 255 and Part Lot 256, Reg. Plan 44 on the sou~ side of Bellevue Street." Carried. 3. Cotfield Bearss "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Nov. 21st, 1962 in respect to the Traffic stu~ made in respect to Scott Street, between Por- tage and Drummond Roads." Carried. Permanent Employees 1962 Construc- tion. W inter Works Park Area Carlton AV. Park Area Katar Rd. 4. Bearss Potter 5, Potter Bearss 6.- Potter Bearss 7,"' Potter Cotfield Potter Cotfield Po~ter Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of the Twp. Engineer dated Nov. 23rd, 1962 in respect to temporary employees transferred to permanent employment." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Cornre. No. 5 dated Nov. 20th,# 1962 in respect to 1962 Construction, Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated Nov. 19th, 1962 in respect to the 1962-63 Works.Incentive Program." ; ..Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Carom. No. 5 dated Nov. 22nd, 1962 fn respect Co the park area off Garlton Ave. near Dunn Street." Carried, "THAT we accept the report of Nov. 23rd, 1962 in respect to the proposed park area on l{alar Road, and O.L.S. Survey be obtained." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated · Nov. 23rd, 1962 in respect to the proposed lagoon sou~ho£ McLeod. Road." Carried, Merger Committee Report Union Donation Tenders- Deben- tures. No. 2 r_eport Retirement Bates By-law By-law By-law 125 3. 5· 6. Keighan MacBain MacBain Corfield MacBain Potter MacBain Potter MacBain Cotfield Keighan MacBain MacBain Cotfield Scoot Bearss Potter Scott "THAT x.m accept the report of the bierger Committee dated Nov. 23rd, 1962 and approve of the recommendations outlined therein." Carried. "TI-~T we accept the report of Comm. No. 2 dated l[ov. 23rd, ].962 in respect to the donation to Stamford ~. Employees Local Union in respect to the annual Adults and Children's Christmas Party.:~ Carried. "TI-~T we accept the Tender submitted by Dominion Securities Corporation Ltd. to pur- chase '.~. Debentures in the principal amount of $19g,111.13, less commuted payments for local ::m~provements, to be dated December 1st, 1962 at a rate of $99,358 per $100 on the basis of the debentures bearing interest at 5~% per annum, this being the lowest tender submitted out of nine received." Carried. "TI-LAT we accept the recommendations contained in No. 2's report of I!ovember 24th and the Clerk be instnmted to put the recommenda- tiersinto effect." Carried. "THAT our Clerk write to the Department of Labour and request that we may be permitted to delay submitting notices of retirement for Mr. Dawe and Mr. Uilson until such time as the matter can be determined by the nm,; City Council." Carried. "BY-Id~W No. 2825, 1962. A By-law to set the rate of pay for election officials." Read a first, second and ~hird time and passed. "BY-LAW No. 2826, 1962. A By-law to dedicate as Part of Hodgson Avenue a portion of Block A according to Registered Plan 157. Read a first, second and third time and passed· "BY-Id~W No. 2827, 1962. A By-law to author- ize the execution of a Deed." Read a first, second and third time and passed· first, No. 2829, 1962. A to amend No. 2530 (1960) as · Read a second and third time and ,assed. present Minutes Accounts S .DtCosimo License Licenses Building Permits Watermain on Bridge crossing McLeod Rd. A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, December 5th, 1961, commencing at 7:30 D.m, E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Corfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W. G. Scott G. A. Sexsmith Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor. 1. Scott MacBain "THAT the minutes of ber 24th & November printed." the meetings held Novem- 27th, 1961 be adopted as Carried. Down,view Course Hydro Debentures Withdrawn 2. MacBain Corfield "THAT we accept the report of Chairman of Com~nittee No. 2 dated Dec. 5th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending Nov. 30th, 1961 be authorized for payment: General .... . .............. $303,921.03, Roads ................... .. $ 13,152.94, Relief .... · ............... $ 980.13." Carried. Mr. S. DiCosimo of 1734 Dunn Street was present at the meet. ing ib respect to his application for a Hawker & Pedlar License to sell Italian Bread made by the San Antonio Bread Company of Beams- ville, from door to door in Stamford Township. He advised that he would be using a station wagon to deliver the bread, which would be wrapped in plastic bars. After consideration/the following resol tion was passed. ~ Plaza Assoc , Action 3. MacBain Cotfield "THAT the report of the Clerk re: licenses dated Dec. 5th, 1961 be accepted and ~be licenses issued, subject to our Health Dept. satisfying themselves that the inspection of San Antonio Bread is satisfactory." Carried. A_djourn Scott MacBain 5. MacBain Allan "THAT the report of the Building %nspector re: building permits issued in the month of Novem' bet, 1961 in the amount of $377,460.00 be accepted." Carried. Dec. 5,1961. "THAT we instruct our Clerk to write to the H.E.P.C. in reply to their letter of November 59. 24th, 1961, and confirm that they will be fre from any liability in respect of local improy menks, taxes, etc., in connection with the tension of our water system by attaching an 8 inch watermain to the Bridge crossing McLeod Road in our Township." Carried, 6. Corfield MacBain "THAT NO. 4 Col~mittee be empowered to select and send one Foreman to attend the course to be held at Downsview Depot on the construc- tion of Bailey BridginB on Jan. 23rd and 24th." 7. MacBain Scott Carried, "THAT our Clerk be instructed to write to the Ontario Municipal Board and inform them we would like to withdraw our application for approval of debentures in the amount of $126,500.00 for our Hydro Commission, being Debenture By-law No. 2653." 8. Scott Allan Carried. "THAT no action be taken on the letter from the Town & Country Plaza Merchants Association and that the letter be filed." Carried. The following action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda: Zr~e~h~Headin~ ~f_R~ports of Comnittees:' Item D. was ordered Filed. Under the HeadlnE of Petitions & Communica!i~na: Items 1, 2, 4, 9, 11 were Filed'. Items 6 and 10 were Tabled. Item 7 was referred to Committee No. 2. Under the Headin~ of Unfinished Business: Item 2. was Tabled until 1962. Cotfield Allan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Monday, December llth at 7:30 p.m." Carried. Meeting Adjourned. Hour: P.M. Clerk A Regular Meeting of Council was held on Monday, December llth, 1961, commencin~ at 7:30 p.m. E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain 'H, R. Potter W. G. Scott C. A, 8exs~ Reeve Deputy-Reeve Councillor Councillor Counci3 .1 Minutes_ Storm potter Scott "THAT the minutes of the meeting held Decem- Drainage bet 5th, 1961 be adopted as printed." ?wp.Lot 176 Carr~ d. Poohack Property Coffee Table Vete Lic.en~ License Reinstated Mr. John Broderick was present at the meeting, along with his clients, Mr. & Mrs. N. Poohack, concerning the zoning of their property located on the West side of Drummond Road just north of Valley Way. Mr. Broderick mentioned that his clients' property had been re-zoned under By-law No. 2581 (an amendment to By-law No. 2530) but that this By-law indicated that only part of the property was designated as Neighbourhood Commercial and not the Storm whole area as intended, and therefore his clients would only be Relief able to build on approximately 40% of the property involved. Mr. Mains Broderlck requested that By-law No. 2581 be amended to allow the whole area to be designated as Neighbourhood Commercial and not just the small strip at the rear. During the discussion of the matter, it was mentioned that it had been the intention of the Planning Board to re-zone the whole parcel as Neighbourhood Com- mercial, but that the draftmanship had not carried out this thinking. After further consideration it was agreed that the matter should be referred back to the Planning Board for clarifi- cation. Godfrey At this point in the meeting, Mr. Calvin J. Bessey addressed Shrimpton the Council and presented the Township Clerk with a coffee table he had made. Mr. Bessey mentioned that the wood used for the table had come from a walnut tree which had been cut down in 1836 when ground was cleared for the construction of a house near the Thorold-Stamford Towl~Line. In accepting Mr. Bessey's gift, Mr. Huggins expressed his appreciation on behalf of himself and Mrs. Huggins. On motion of Councillor Potter, seconded~by Councillor Scott the Council then adjourned to go into Committee of the Whole to consider the matter of the reinstatement of the Vete Lodging House License. Councillor MacBain explained that a special meeting had been called to consider the matter, with Mrs. Vete and Mr. Hartley in attendance. He stated that Mrs. Vete would not agree to signin a written undertaking but finally, had verbally agreed to adhere bxing to the-Township By-law and the conditions outlined in an earlier letter to her from the Clerk. Councillor MacBain stated that the Committee felt that Mrs. Vete should be given another chance, and therefore, recommended that her license be reinstated for the bal- ance of the year. During the general discussion which followed, some members of Council felt that the agreement with Mrs. Vete sh0 be in writing, and also, that the premises should be inspected by the Township Fire Inspector before the license was reinstated. fo11~ving resolution was then submitted: 2. MacBain ~law Allan "THAT the report of Committee No. 2 dated Dece69~!~--9 bar 8th, 1961 be accepted~ and the Lodging House License for premises described as 2359 Lundy's Lane be reinstated for ~he balance of the year 1961." Carried. 5. Potter Allan Corfield Scott 6. Potter Sexsmith Conference 7. Potter ~elland. Scott 9. Potter Allan Allan Cotfield Trench . 3. Cotfield ~ ' ' ~ j' I' ~ ~ = ' ., ~' ~' ' "~renehes ~n~ ~hat, ~he En inset be auth~rized ~ t'~,. ,.! ~" ~ ..":~: ' ~ ~ purchase ~ ~la~e t~e .v~ra~ing campdeter for ,~ Cotfield Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of Comm. NO. 4 dated Dec. 7th, 1961 in respect to providing storm drainage within Twp. Lot 176 and that the six recommendations outlined in the report to implement the drainage required and the recommendations for the future development of this area be approved and the necessary con- struction authorized." Carried. "THAT the Engineer be authorized to commence the constnmtion of storm relief sewers as set out in By-law No. 2701, under the Winter Works Incentive Programme and including Dunn,.~ and Dixon Streets, and Locus and Franklin Avenues, since these works have now been approved by The Ontario Municipal Board, at an estimated expenditure of $41,788.76." Carried. "THAT Godfrey Shrimpton be appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the demise on the Arena Board of Don Bracken, for the balance of 1961." Carried. "THAT the Engineer, Chairman of Committee No. 5, Building Inspector, and selected members of the Engineering Department attend the Trench Excavator's Protection Act and Building Trades Protection Act Conference at Welland Court House, December 19th, 1961." Carried. "THAT Council proclaim Tuesday, Dec. 26th as Boxing Day in the Township of Stamford, and that employees of the Township be entitled to refrain from work on this day, and that a Joint Proclamation to this effect be published with the City of Niagara Falls." Carried. "BY-lAW No. 2699, 1961. A By-law to dedicate as a public highway, part of Ranges 9, 10, 11 and 12 as shown on the City of the Falls Com- pany Plan and to designate the same as being parts of Buchanan Avenue and Cakes Drive spectively," Read a first, isecond and ~hird time and passed, "BY-lAW No. 2707, 1961. A By-law ~o provide for the erection of stop signs and yield right-of- way siEns at the intersections of Portage Road, Buchanan Avenue, and Oakes Drive." Read a first, second and third ~ime and passed. By-law 2666 By-law 2680 · Highway No. 405 Meet ink Action Adjourn Committee of The Whole Building Zeller t s Store Seagram ToWer ..... 11 · Allan Potter "BY-LAW No. 2666, 1961. A By-law to close a portion of Oakes Drive." Read a second and third time and passed. Seagram Tower Cont'd 12. Allan Scott "BY-LAW No. 2680, 1961. A By-law to close a portion of Portage Road." Read a third time and passed. 13. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we arrange an immediate meeting with the City and the Village of Chippawa to consider a possible presentation to the Department of Highways with regard to ingress to and egress from the new Highway 405 for trucks and tour- ists and other relevant matters." Carried. The following action was taken in respect to items on the Agenda: U_n~e! ~eputations: Stem No. 1 was tabled and referred to the Planning Board. Meeting with Branscombe Under Reports of Committees: Item D was tabled. Under petitions & Communications: Stem 30. 2 was referred to Committee No. Items 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 were Filed. Under New Business: Item 1. was filed. U_nder B_X-la_w_s :_ Item No. 5 (By-law 2674) was tabled until Dec. 28th. Meeting arranzed 14. Cotfield Allan "THAT we do now adjourn to meet again on Mon- day the 18th at 7:30; and Council meet on Dec. 28th at 7:00 p.m." Carried. After adjournment of the above meeting Council went into Committee of the Whole and dealt with the following items: 1. In response to a question raised by Council at its 'last meet- ing, Mr. A. J. Bradley, the Building Inspector, advised that the value of the permit issued for the new Zeller's Store on Lundy's Lane for the amount of $110,000.00 only included the building proper and did not include the value of plumbing, heating, wiring, etc. He indicated that these additional costs would increase the LJ.Burne11 value of the building considerably over the amount shown in the Building Report. The report~as accepted by Council as satisfac' tory. 2. The BUilding Inspector and Engineer then gave a general report in connection with the const~uction and fire at the Seagram Tower. The ~ials indicated that a careful check is, and will be made res~e~t tO all of the Tower to in~ that it is S.ound, and erected in the beet, principles. They indicated that the Firm of Morrison, Hersh~ield, Millman and Huggins had been engaged as Consulting En%ineers by the owners of the Tower to carry out and supervise the engineering and design and erection of the structure. They ~rther added tbat this particular Firm are experts in this line of enZineering and are recognized as such throughout Canada and North America. ID addition to the Engineering Consultants named, it was indicated that H. G. Acres & Company have also been engaged to verify the findings of the other Company. Both Officials advised that the building is plumb in respect to its perpendicular dimension, and that the only effect that the fire had on the structure was that it was necessary to remove the second floor at the top of the struc- ture as the fire damaged freshly poured concrete. The fire did not damage the first floor. Some members of Council indicated that they were concerned about the structure and its erection. After hearing the report of the Officials, the Councillors iDdicated thgt they appreciated that the erection of the Seagram Tower was under close inspection by the Township Officials and recognized Consult- ing Engineers. It was requested that Morrison, Hershfield, Millman and Huggins, the Consulting Engineers, submit regular reports in respect to the progress of the construction to the Building Inspec- tor, at regular intervals. 3. Council considered a letter from Miss J. V. LaMarsh wherein she advised that the Solicitor for the River Realty Development Ltd. had suggested that members of Council meet with Mr. Brans- combs of the River Realty Development Ltd., for the purpose of discussing a possible compromise in the matter of the second part of the Town & Country Subdivision which has been the subject of a hearing and a decision rendered by the Ontario Municipal Board, together with an appeal for a re-hearing of the evidence before the Board, which had been granted. The matter of meeting with Mr. Branscembe on a "without prejudice basis" was considered at some length and all members of Council expressed their opinions in re- spect to the proposed meeting. Finally, the following resolution was submitted and passed: MacBain Scott "THAT Miss LaMarsh be advised that Council is prepared to meet with Mr. Branscombe of the River Realty Development Limited on a "without prejudice basis", to determine if a compromise could be reached in respect to the registra- tion of the proposed second part of the Town & Country Subdivision, the meeting to be arranged with the Solicitors for Mr. Brans- combeo" Recorded Vote: ~y~s: Reeve Mitchelson, Deputy-Reeve Allan, Councillors MacBain and Scott. Na~es: Councillors Potter~ Cotfield, Sexsmith. Carried, 4. The Township Engineer reported that employees of his Depart- ment had made an error in reporting that Mr. A. J. Burnell had used obscene language to them in respect to an incident that occurred on November 17th when the employees were repairing a driveway to his property. Counoil was advised that Mr. Burnell ! A.J.Burnell ~ ~ _Cont '_d Letter Apologiz- and the employees involved had met in the Township Hall and that the employees had apologized to Mr. Burnell for stating that he had been the person using the obscene language. The Engineer further indicated that Mr. Burnell had not been present at the time road repairs were being carried out. He advised that the obscene language was delivered by some other person and that an investigation is being carried out to determine the name of that person. Cotfield potter "THAT a letter be forwarded to Mr. A. J. Burnell expressing Council's regret over the incident and apologizing for the letter which had been forwarded to him." p~esent Carried. There being no further business the Committee Meeting adjourned. T. i 1' , ~ Cleric Reeve A Regular Meeting of 1961, commen~inR at 7:30 p.m. Council was held on Monday, December 18th, E. g. Mitchelson Reeve J. N. Allan Deputy-Reeve S. Cotfield Councillor A. A. MacBain C°uncillgr, H. R. Potter Councillor W. G. Scott Councillor G. A. Sexsmith Cou~cillor. Minute% 1. Allan Cotfield "THAT the minutes of the meeting held December :llth, 1961 be adopted as printed," Carried. ~'~' Accounts 2. MadBain Gotfield "THAT we accept the report of Chairman of No. 2 Committee dated Dec. 18th, 1961 and the following accounts for the period ending Dec. 15th, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ..... ........ ~..., $140,756.72, Roads ........"""""" $ 9,628.30, Relief ,...,....."'*""' $ 6,'437.71." Carried. L,censes 3. MacBain Allan "THAT the report of the Clerk dated Dec. 18th, 1961 re: licenses be accepted and the l~censes issued," Carried. Welland ' Mr. H. Brandwood was present at the meeting and addressed the Council in respect to the icy condition of Welland Line Road. He Line ~ . . advised that while ravelling from the Welland Chemical Plant. at ': ' ' 10: o!cloek~n~hem°rni~ h~s car had akLdded on ~he ice. and left Welland Line Rd. cont'd Welfare Vouchers & Pay- ments. Fence at A.G.Bridge Park. Insurance for Contrac- tors. Walker's ~UarrX. Highway .~o .,405, National Crocers ~y-law '676 ~an4On~ the road and he had barely escaped serious injury. He asked for an explanation as to why this Road had not been sanded, since it appeared to be in such a hazardous condition. In answering Mr. Brandwood, the Reeve and Engineer pointed out that country roads are usually not sanded, and also the fact that the To~nship only has two sanders and these are dispatched to major arteries and intersections first. 4. MacBain Cotfield 5. Scott Sexsmith 6. Scott Sexsmith 7. Corfield Allan MacBain Sexsmith 9. MacBain Cotfield 10. MacBain 'Cotfield "THAT we accept the report of Conm~ittee No. 2 dated Dec. 18th, 1961 and accept their recomm- endations in respect to the paying of Christmas welfare vouchers, and the token payments to all non-Union employees." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 dated Dec. 15th, 1961 in respect to their recommenda- tion for the erection of barbed wire at the top of the fence at the A. G. Bridge Park." Carried. "THAT we accept the report,of Comm. No. 5 dated Dec. 15th, 1961 in respect to their recommen- dation concerning the amount of insurance cover- age to be carried by Contractors who are awarded Tenders for Township work." Carried. "THAT Council forward to the Board of Transport Commissioners, Parliament Buildings, the night letter as presented, re: Railway to the Walker's Quarry." Carried. "THAT the Reeve, Councillor Corfield and the Engineer be appointed to the Joint Committee of the Municipal Councils of Niagara Falls, Chippawa, and Stamford to meet with the Minister of Highways concerning the matter of access and egress from Highway No. 405 at Stanley Avenue." Carried. "THAT we request National Grocers Limited to pay in cash $192.60 being the total sewermain cost for their 71.06 feet of frontage." Carried. "THAT we instruct our Clerk to forward a copy of Mr. Dowson's letter of Dec, 15th, 1961 to The Ontario Municipal Board," Carried. :t I Robert Hunt Reid Salvage Yard By- law 2708. By-law 2709 By-law 2710 Ford Co. Fire Pro- tection R~ert Mr. Robert Hunt addressed the meeting and expressed objection to the Deputy-Reeve elect representing Stamford while acting as Solicitor for Chippawa. Reeve Mitchelson advised Mr. Hunt that if he felt that the Deputy-Reeve elect did not have the proper qualifi- cations he could consult with his solicitor. Action 11. Scott Sexsmith "THAT the Salvage Yard License be granted to Mr. F. W. Reid, 1207 Kalar Road, Township of Stam- ford, for 1961." Carried. Adjourn 12. Allan Potter 13. Scott Allan "BY-LAW No. 2708, 1961. A By-law to provide for the adoption of an amendment to the Official Plan.! Read a first, second and third time and passed. "BY-lAW No. 2709, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of a Deed dated the 18th day of Decem- ber, 1961 from the Corporation to one Marguerite Buchanan." Read a first, second and third time and passed. Committee re: Union 14. Potter Sexsmith "BY-lAW No. 2710, 1961. A By-law to authorize the execution of a Grant of Right-of-Way dated Novem- ber 15th, 1961 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. ~_djourn. 15. MaeBain Cotfield 'WHEREAS since January, 1961, fire protection was extended to the Ford Motor Plant in'Crowland Township on a temporary basis at the request of the Company; AND WHEREAS the said protection was extended on the basis that such services would be paid for on the basis of cost per call; ANDWHEREAS as a result of such extended cover- age the Ford Plant has been receiving fire pro- tection at less cost than our own plants: AND WHEREAS while we have no objection to supply- ing fire protection to the Ford Plant if it is paid for by the Township Of Crowland on the same basis as our own industries pay for fire protec- tion, we feel we cannot continue the protection on the present basis for an indefinite period; TIL~T our Clerk inform the Township of Crowland and the Ford Motor Company that our present arr~ ments for fire protection will expire on January 31, 1962, at midnight, and that our Clerk enclose a copy of this resolution in the letters and infe both the Township and the Company that we regre~ finding it necessary to take this action." Dec.18 1961. 61. Carried, 16. Potter MacBain "T~AT Robert Daws be given an extension of'year to Dec. 31st, as Township Treasurer, 1962." Carried. The following action was taken in respect to items on the_~gA~enda: Under Re~orts of Committees: Items F, G and H were filed. Under Petitions and Communicat{ons. Items 3, 6, 8 and 10 were filed, Item 7 was tabled. 17. Allan Corfield "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Thursday, Dec. 28th at 7:00 p.m." Carried. At the conclusion of the Council Meeting, Council met in Committee and the Engineer advised that the Township Union apparently con- siders that Winter Works employees should be enrolled as members of the Union after three month's service. Such procedure would present problems to the Township later on when new employees might be hired on a permanent basis. This matter was discussed at some length and it was finally moved by Councillor Sexsmith, seconded by Councillor Scott, that the matter raised by the Union relative to Winter Works employees be referred to Committee No. 2 for con- sideration and that the Solicitor be requested to check the Contract and advise concerning the status of Winter Workers. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. A Regular Meeting !961, commencing 1. Cotfield Allan Reeve of Council was held on Thursday, at 7:00 D.m. Hour P .M. December 28th, E. E. Mitchelson J. N. Allan S. Cotfield A. A. MacBain H. R. Potter W, G. Scott G. A. Sexsmlth Reeve Deputy-Reeve. Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor "TI~T the minutes of the meeting held Dec. 1961 be adopted as printed." 2. Cotfield Allan Carried. "THAT the application for a Haird~essing License from ~era Pilatzke, 495 Portage Rd, N, be appro~ed and license granted." Carried. Accounts MacBain Corfield Water .I 3. Quality ! I "THAT we accept the report of the Chairman of 'f' ] NO. 2 Committee dated Dec. 28, 1961 and the Conference ~I following accounts for the period ending Dec. 31, 1961 be authorized for payment: General ................. $87,212.48, Roads ................... $ 582.30, Relief .................. $ 8,791.16." Carried. Dow Coming Co. purchase 4. Corfield Orders Scott "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated Dec. 22, 1961 in respect to the recommended limitations for signing authority on purchase the steps which would as outlined in the Committee's report." of Commerce Carried. Lane Scott "THAT we accept the report of Comm. No. 4 dated owner and the tenant be not~f~e y water to run onto the Township sidewalk." Jr__z____ 0ntari°Dec. 27th, 1961 in respect to the app of a Works Inspector, and that the Engineer be about Board authorized to advertise for this position." Relations Dec. 28th, 1961 in respect to the w k p p · 'for the extension of the J. N. Allan'Park ~nd ' ~ work under the 1961-62 Winter Works programme.' Carried. presbyter- 8. Potter Jan Gem. Sexsmith "THAT we accept the report of Comm.'No. 5 dated Dec. 28th~ 1961 in respect to the construction Building of a storage building at the presbyterian Cam' -Watermain ~2','IL Montrose- etery, and that an appropriate agreement be entered into with the Presbyterian Church for the location of the building and the Engineer be authorized to proceed with this workunder the Winter Works Program." Carried. "THAT we accept the report of Comm.. NO.' 5 dated DeQ. 28, 1961 in respect to ~heir recommenda- tion concerning the petition for a watermain 0 and Montrose Roads." 10. Potter Sexsmith 11. MacBain Cotfield "T[~T we accept the report of Comm. No. 5 in respect to the conference on Water Quality Management in Toronto, Nov. 21st and 22nd, 1961." Carried. '~THAT we instruct our Clerk to write to the Dow Corning Company and inform them how pleased the To~.mship is that they decided to locate here and offer the fullest co-operation from the Council and Officials.,~ 12. MacBain Corfield Carried. "THAT we instruct our Clerk to write to Mr. Joe Montgomery and Mr. Wm. Sootheran, and the members of the Industrial Committee, to let them know how much we appreciate their splen- did efforts which led to the securing of a new industry for Stamford." 13. MacBain Sexsmith Carried. "THAT we instruct our Clerk to write to Mr. Don Burley Jr., to congratulate him upon his election to the office of President of the Chamber of Commerce and wish him every success." 14. MacBain Cotfield Carried. "THAT we instruct our Clerk to forward to the Ontario Labour Relations Board our Solicitor's submission dated Dec. 28th, 1961." Carried. Mr. D. S. Walker of Walker Bros. Quarries was present at the meeting in respect to the matter of the proposed abandonment by the Canadian National Railways of the spur line which services his Quarry. The Reeve reviewed the facts of the matter, explaining , that a Hearing had been held by the Board of Transport Commissioners.. in Ottawa on Dec. 19th, at which time the Township had forwarded a telegram protesting the proposed abandonment. A subsequent tele- gram had then been received from the Board advising that the Hear- ing had been postponed until January 4th at 10 a.m. for the purpose of hearing any further evidence from interested parties. The Reeve also mentioned that the matter had been taken up at the County Council Meeting, the Planning Board, and the Thorold Town- ship Council, as well as at a special meeting of the Township Council. In speaking on the matter, Mr. Walker stated the Railway had served his Quarry for the past65 years and that he was shocked when he found out that the services were to be discontinued. In answer to a question~ Mr. Walker stated that the reason for the abandonment was that the Seaway Authorities propose certain con- struction and would be discontinuing the C.N.R. right-of-way over the property. He stated that the presen~ line is over 200 feet of Walker Bros. quarries Support S.t. an.~. By-law 2711 By-law 2701. Deputy~ Reeve trestle, but it would have to be routed over 600 feet of trestle because of the Seaway plans. The new trestle required, would be very expensive and for this reason the Railway was simply advis- ing Walker Bros. that they would not be able to serve them any more. Mr. Walker stated that if the present service was discontinued his Company would have to haul their material for approximately one-half a mile, and would also have to put in a Railway siding at a cost of approximately $40,000.00, and that this would be an uneconomical operation. Mr. Walker added that it was his hope that the Munici- palities would come to the assistance of his Company, and advise the Board of Transport Commissioners that the present Railway ser- vices are needed for the future industrial development of the North- west corner of the Township. After hearing Mr. Walker, Reeve Mitch- elson advised that a Committee of the County Council would meet with Stamford Township representatives and the %k~p. Solicitor, and invited Mr. Walker to attend the meeting which would be held on Friday, Dec. 29th at 2 p.m. Mr. Mitchelson suggested that the Board should be asked to delay the Hearing further, and if possible, conduct it in this area, and that a brief on the matter could be prepared for presentation to the Board. The following resolution was submitted and passed in this connection: 15. MacBain Cotfield "THAT we go on record as continuing our support of Walker Bros. Quarries in their stand against the abandoning of the C.N.R. spur line to their quarries and that our Reeve be authorized to appoint a committee to meet with the County Committee and to act as it deems advisable." Carried. 16. MacBain Cotfield "BY-lAW No. 2711, 1961. A B~-law approving the application of certain reserve funds as part of the revenue of the budget of the Carporation for the year 1961." Read a first, second and third time and passed. 17. Allan Potter "BY-lAW No. 2701, 1961. A By-law to authorize extensions to the Sewerage System in Stamford Sewer Area." Read a third time and padBed. At this point in the meeting Reeve Mitchelson left the Reeve's chair in orderto address the Council, and expressed his apprecia- tion to the members of Council for the able and dedicated way the various Council duties had been discharged throughout the year. Reeve then spoke in connection with the retirement from Council. of Deputy-Reeve Allan, and outlined his impressive record of service the Municipality, encompassing a total of 23 years as a member of the Township Council, 23 years on the Falls View Consolidated Board, a life membership with the Falls View Hose Brigade, the appointment as Fire Chief for 8 years. It was mentioned that in all, Mr, Allan had artended a total of 2,500 meetings for the Township. The Reeve advised that Mr. Allan was the dean of the 196 Council, and stated that the title of "Mr. Stamford" bestowed upon him in the recent Election, had been indeed well taken. He advised that Mr. Allan had given more public service than any other person and ~hat he waa highly regarded by the Council and the citizens of Stamford Township. Mr. Mitehelson then presented Mr. Allan with a platform recker the :the' occasion of hi .ttom " Deputy Reeve Allan Action with a framed picture of the plaque erected at the J. N. Allan Park. Councillor Scott presented Mr. Allan with a framed picture of the Park itself. Each of the Councillors and Officials, in turn, spoke highly of Mr. Allan and commended him for the many years of public service he had rendered to the Townsbip. The followin~ action was taken in__.respect to items on the A~enda_L Under the He~dln~ of Petitions & Communications: Items 1, 2, 4, 8 were ordered Filed. item 3 was ordered Tabled. Adjourn Under the He~dinE of New BusinesS: Item 1 (Third reading of By-law 2674) was ordered Tabled. 18. Potter Scott "THAT we do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday~ January 2nd, 1962 at 8 p.m. when the Inaugural Meeting for the year 1962 will be held." Carried Meeting Adjourned Hour: P.bl. t