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Minutes1951-1952(A)MEETING Council Chamber, 2 January, 19~1. INAUG~PAL MEETING In accordance with the provisions of ~e Mmicipal Act, the Council met at 11.00 o'olock with all members present. ~he Council included His Worship Mayor E.M.Mawkins and Aldermen W.CadacDonald, G.R. Lnglis, lt.A.Logan, A.C.Jolley, J.L. Roberts, Grant Donald an~ A.J.McEinley. ~e statutory declarations of office and qualification were filed with the Clerk when the oaths of office had been taken by Magistrate J.B.Hopkins. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Inglis that a vote of thanks be extended to Magistrate ~.B.Eopkins by ]~is Worship Mayor Hawkins. Carried unanimously After this the Council was duly or~anized and open for the t~ansactlon of general business. ~e meeting was opened with prayer by the l~everend Canon A.T.F.Holmes. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Logan and Jolley that the offlc- iating cler~an be thanked for his service at the meeting. Carried unanlmou81~ His Worship Mayor ~..M.Fawkins then delivered his inaugural a~dres8. On the motion of Ald. Roberte an~ Donald, the Mayor's lnaugu/B1 address was ordere~ sDrea~ on the minu~es. Carried unani~.o.~l~ To the members of the Council: In begim',4n~ to-day m~ first term of office as Mayor, I do so very htm- bly and respectfully, realizing the importance of the highest office of the mun- icipality to which I have been elected. I hasten to extend to the electors my deepest aPpreciation with the assurance that I will at all times represent all of the citizens of Nta6ara Falls honestly and fairly to the best of my ablltty. I feel our city is one of the finest in the Dcn~nion. We have, in m~ opinion, one of the seven wonders of the world, which in itself is a focal ~oint of attraction for the tourists. 0vr city enjoys one of the largest tourist In- fluxas of an~ city in Camda. ~e cleanliness of our city is paramount and we must at all times bear this in mind. ~e City Council to-day is enterin~ the new ~ear of 1~31 and the elec- ti0n of Alderman Do~14, Alaerman Jolley and Alderman Xn~is and m~self as Mayor, I feel, is a ~ustifica~ion of the work whichhas been done in the last. ~e aid- ermen have given of their time and effort unceasingly for the benefit of the cit- izens as a whole and deserve a great deal of credit. T congratulate them on their election and know they will continue to do the same good work in the future. We are starting the new ~ar with ~wo new members. It is indeed a pleas- ure to welcome AMermen Logan and Roberrs to the council for 19~1. Alderman Logan and Alderman Roberrs come to us with the highest qualifications. Both are univer- sity graduates in law and I am sure will give to the citizens their best co-oper- ation on all matters which ca~ before Council. I congratu/ate them on their el- ection· To Aldermen ~hcDcnald and McKinley, who have one more year of their tern to serve, may I say, "You haw served well and I know you will continue in the ~ear 1951 to give of your experience, the ver~ best, for the citizens of Nia- To former Mayor W.L. (Bill) Houck, M.L.A., (and I know I speak for all the aldermen who have had the honour of serving under him) our sincere appreciat- ion for his fine lee/ership and counsel, which he 6ave so gonerounly at all times. He served the city most admirably during the entire four years; and I know, per- sonally, that it was with a great deal of thought and deliberation that he decided he would not contest the mayorality this year. We will surely miss hie antiling face at the City Hall and we extend to him and his good wife the very best wishes for the years to cane. I feel we will be calling on Mr. Houck often and we will seek his counsel as & member of the Legislature. I have been, as you all know, am alderman for the past four years and the splendid co-operation I have bad frc~ Mr. err, O.B.E., the City Manager, Mr. Patten, the City Clerk, Mr. Soulsby, the City Treasurer and all other civic of- ficials and enployees has made m~ terms of office very pleasant. I most sincere- ly appreciate this co-operation; and I am sure I speak the sentiments of Alder- men Donald, Inglis, Jolley, MacDcmald and Mckinley in this. To the new members, Aldermen Logan ami Roberte: "I kn~ as you move along in the year you will ap- preciate the invaluable time that is gi~n by the officials ami the staff". We will indeed miss the services of Ex-alderman Miller. He has served the City well for five years and his absence will be felt. I congratm/ate Dr. McMlllan on his election to the Federal Covemerit. ']~e CouncL1. en,loyei the fullset co-~peration frc~ the :late Ho~urable Htm~hrey Mitchell and I am sure Dr. McS/llan will give of hie very best and the same as- 8A8 tanca. To Mr. McBlmney, who has cce~lated fifty years' seA-vice as Solicitor for the torn and city of Niaeara F-11% may Z on behalf of C~m__cil say .~n.,~ you" ami congratulate h~. on such an enviable record, of which he should be very proud. ~kts is as achievement that very few have the privilege of ~+~tnin6 and provides for the municipality he serves a wealth of important knowledge of the intricate statutes which govern every phase of municipal operation. ~e Board of Health during the Past year moved to new !uarters and has 8rand work and deserves great praise. Our tha-~= go to Dr. DaviSson the chairsan, the board m~abers, our Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Whitelock, Dr. ~l~,nur~st~ Pair7 T~apector, Mr. Audreve, the Sanitary Inspector and to our t~ , Mrs. DOrot2V Yaclaau amt Miss 1,7 Betta. remarks of the Council meetings, and we look forward to another year of pleasant associations" . ~.e City Council had many problem to deal with during 1950. In addit- ion to the normal municipal problem that had to be dealt with, some special prob- lems had to be considered. On ~anuary 27, 1950 the new Memorial Arena wan officially opened. The Council feel that the various contractors are to be congratulated for completing the work at such an early date and making the facilities of a modern rink with artificial ice available for the residents of the district. The attendance at the various events in the new structure is evidence that a rink is a necessity in a connunlty. After the close of the skating season in the spring, a concrete .floor was placed, so that the structure could be used throughout the year for var- tous activities. In my opinion we have one of the finest arenas in the Province of its size. When revenue is available, I am sure Painting and landscaping will be done· ~he Arena Comzmittee of Aldermen Donald, Jolley and Inglis are to be con- 6ratulated on the good work they have done. When the facilities at Oakes Park were provided in 19~0, it was not pos- sible to erect permanent stands, so arrangements were made to secure wooden stands which had been used for a largo envent in Toronto. ~kroughout the years it has been necessary to make repairs constantly to these units but in spite of the rep- airs, it was felt the stands were net safe. Consequently, it was decided to tsar down the old stands and replace them with stands constructed of steel and concrete. It was hoped to have the work completed in time for use during the stmnner but doe to the delay in obtaining approval for the work and delivery of the necessary mat- erie/s, the work was delayed. However, the stand at the football field was erected in time for the annual ~hanksgiving Day ~une and the stands at the baseball field were erected during November. Upon completion, both fields will have safe seat- ing acccmmmdation for ma~y years. Al'tsr many months persdssion was finally obtained to construct a atom sewer under the tracks of the Michigan Central l~ailway Cempan~ at the comer of Jepson Street and Palmer Avenue. Work has ccamenced on this project which, when completed, will provide relief for flooding in the Epworth Circle area. ~le City Council have authorized the construction of a paaestrian underpass below the M.C. R. tracks where the trunk sewer is under construction. Negotiations are under way at Present so that this work can be completed and provide a safe means for persons to cress this busy railroad line between Simcoe Street and EaStwood Crescent. ~he agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stam- ford respecting the supply of water was entered into which provides for expired on June ~Oth, 19~0. A new agreement the City to expand its facilities and for the ~uwnship of g+A,~ord to purchase a minimmn of three hundred and twenty-five m/1- 1/on Imperial gallons per annum at an I · , q~ · · · work will include const~'~ctton of an a~lition to the clear water reservoir at the Filtration Plant, the construction of a thirty-inch auXiltery main frem Chip~awa to Falls Yiev aml the constructlon of a new water main f.-o~ Falls View ~o the comer of Lun~y,s. lane an~ Dnamond l~sui. This new main will be twenty-four inch, twenty iach and twelve inch in dlametsr. Under this a~reement, the City has alreeuiy com- ~lef~l the lnsfallation of an auxiliax~ transformer sfa~ion and a new high llft ~m~ at the Fil~ration Plant.- The City Council provided the Library Board the stun of $11,500.00 to Mem~ other bea~ls come into the picture and all have given their best Permit the completion of the auditorium at the Drm~on~ Hill Branch Librar~ on services. I sincerely hope ant trust they my carx7 on in their 6cos work.' Main Street. ~'~is work was ccmpletod during the fall. one school and with an antici~r~d cc~odation in the corridors and basement r0c~ at Present would be lnade lncrease~ number of pupils the stallat,one, it was felt that such a s~ruoture would not be suitable. The Board of Education are therefore having plane ans specifications prepared for a modern- type echoel. Lami for a school si~e has been purchased on the north side of leeway between Sixth Avenue amt Hum, wood Avenue. T~mters for the new school will be called for eurl~ in the new year. During the s~umer a new international treaty was signed by Canada and the United States providing for the &,version of additional water fran the Niag- ara River for the purpose of producing electrical Dower. The By&re-Electric power C~.~esion of Ontario .1must ~.,ediately announced that it intended to pro- ceei with the construction of a Dower tunnel and an s~lditionsl powerhouse at Queenston. A n~nber of meetings have been held with BTdro officials to discuss the man~ problems which will affect both Nia~Lra Falls an~ S+~m~or~ during the construction of the p. ropose~ work. Discussions to date have dealt with the loc- ation of the preJect. aml the auxiliary camps, workshops, etc. Consideration has also been given to the necessity of providing incidental facilities such as hous- ing, schools, hospitals, transportation, police and fire protection, etc. Many problems will arise as the work pgresses an~ will require considerable atten- tion from the council during 1951. ~rou6hout the year 19~0 representatives of the City Council have met with members of the councils of the City of Wellaml and the County of Welland to discuss the provision of a~iitional facilities at the Court House at Welland. Although the representatives from Niagara Falls agree that it is desirable to prey'as more acc ....... xlation for the admins~ration of Justice, they oppose the er- ectiun of a large addition, estimated to cost at least $400,000.00, of which the City of Nia6ara Falls is obligated to lay Wenty to ~wenty-five ~er cent. ~LiS matter will have to be dealt with by the 19~1 colmcil. During 19~0 the City Council purchase~ a new LaFrance p~sr for the Fire Delmr~sent to replace a unit purchasel in 1924. This new unit is stationed at the Main Street Fire Ball aml provides a more satisfactory ,m~t for this area where low water pressure predcmLinates. In adair,on, a new air compressor aml a new tractor, ,gulped with caterpillar track, have been purchased. As a result of the unsettled workl condition ancl more partic-l-?ly as a result of the war in Korea, it _~aa been considered advisable to set RD a cent- ral c-,~-~ttee to guide in or6anizing the entire Oo~.~rLity for civilian clef.rice. Up to the present time, the cn, w4ttae has merely considers& the general organiz- ation that may be required, if it is apparent that civilian alefence will be req- nire~; ami Instructions are received frun the Federal and Provincial authorities to proceed with camplets orSanizatiou work. We ~,-t provide in our budget an am- o~t suitable to pro~ect our s~rategic position. During 1950 ,the general ~m~ cl~el services have been maintained at a high level. In a~tion, a considerable amount of work was carrie~ on to provide the various facilities umier The Local Improvement Act. Sidewalks, curbs an~ getters, and re.is have been constructed in mall~ areas of the city. ~he meces- sex7 facilities were provld~d to permit the construction of new humlee on Alexan- der Crescent, InSlis Drive ant.Haaewoo~ Avenue. During 1950 the City Council provi~e~ for the prelaration of an equal- ized ass.anent for the City of Niagara Falls. ~his work was c~.~letei early in October ami the Court of Revision has ~ust complete& sitting for approximately three weeks, dealing with the appeals; ami I feel if the equalized assessment is allowed tc work We or three years, it will prove beneficial to ~ an~ cert- ainl~ e~ualize the tax burden. During the year considerable progress was ma~e in rebuil&ing the s~reet li6hting eyetam for the residential areas. a~Lis work is fast nearing c.letion. During the year 1951 the City 0curtoil will have to dealt with man~ ~roblems. Some of these are oc~plstion of pro~ect8 alreaay under way or author° izei ant o~hers will be new Pro~octa. Some of these i4~me can be liste~ as fol- lows: Completion of the Jepson Street and St. Lawrence Avenue sewer. Construction of a pedestrian underpass below the M.C.R. tracks at the comer of Jepson Street and Palmet Avenue. Com~letion of the grandstands at Oakes Park. Completion of roads and sidew8~. on Valleyway in the vicinity of the new school. Consideration of im~rovlng the street lighting In the comercial areas of the city. Negotiations of a new agreement with the H3~ro-Electric Power Commis- sion for a gr~nt in lieu of taxes, ami this is important. Co-operate with the E3~lro-Electrio Power Ccmmission to facllitiate the construction of the new power development but to protect the city of Niagara Falls respecting hosing, school and hospital facilities. It will also be necessary to study carefully the necessity of a construc- tion highway, crossing many of the sf~reets of the city. · 8. To protect the interests of the City of Niagara Falls with respect to the addition to the Court House at Welland. 5~e year 1951 is the pe~k of the debenture debt and the debt then starts to recede, and each year there is a favourable reduction, as given to Council dur- ing the ~aSt year. I want to stress that ECON(X4y is essential and I hope we as the Council for 1951 can do Just that. I hope that the Chairman of Firsrice will be able to maintain a rigid economic policy without impaling the present services, so that we can uphold the aug6~stod 30 mill rate, which has been mentioned on so man~ occasions d~ring the course of the PreParation of the equalized assessment. So man~ municipalities are feeling the heavy burden of increased costs for hosPif~_.!ization, child welfare, unemployment relief and admlnis~ration of Justice f2mt it is coming to a point beyond the ability of the taxpayers to ab- sorb. I feel that we should seek further grants from the Federal and Provincial Govermznts to help ~1 leviate this burden, without losing our auf~ as a mun- Icipality an~ thus be dtctate~ to by the goveruaenta. ~e exemptions of Federal and Provincial crown Properties tn this city are tremendous. We as a council must keep on protesting these exemptions with the hope that we can u~t~m, tely ln- clu~e these Properties in our tax roll. We must provide our municipal services for these exempt pro~erties an& the costs must be borne by the prol~rty owners. ~is, in my opinion, is mot fair. In closing my first inaugural a~ldress, my I say I hope our resolution will bear fruit aml we can close the year with a feeling of success. I apprec- Iate stncere3~v the attendance at this tnau6~ meeting of all those Present this morning ami express the hope that the City of Nia6ara Falls, Ontario will continue to be the ,Hone3rmoon City,, amt t~t we will continue to en,loy the spofa. ight that is ours to-day. E.M.BAW~, Mayor. AD~TION ~ ~ q~e minutes of the previous meeting, having been received ami rea~,,wore a~0~ts~ on the metion of A3/. Molr/nley an~ MacDonald. ~e City Clerk certified as to the result of the poll held on the 4th December, 19~0; and on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Logan the c......~.,ntcation was received and filed. Ald. Inglis asked that Ex-mayor W.L.Eouok address the Council. Mr. Eouck extended his congrat~,l~tions to the new council and his good wishes for the coming year. He expressed his appreciation for the co-operation and assistance he had received during his tenure of office as Mayor. i~ESOLUTION8 ~'ae following Resolutions were passed: No. 1 - JOLIEY - RO~ - ~OLV~1) +~t ~emn ~or~ R. I~is ~e a~ is here- by appoin~ ~e C~i~n of ~e Fi~nce O~t~e of ~e City Co~cil for ~e ye~ 19~1; a~ ~e 8e~ ~ ~e Co~omtion ~e he~ ~f~e~. C~ied -~n~o~ly No. 2 - DONA~D - M~I~LEY - ~ESOLVED that Dr. J.E.Davidson, MAr. ~lex Col~ a~ ~s. J.R.~lley ~ a~ ~ hereby appoin~ as ~ m~bers of ~e ~ )~d of E~ for ~e ye= 19~1; ~ ~e Se~ ~ ~e Co~ation ~ here~ ~fimd. C~ie~ ~ly No. 3 - MacDONALD - ~ - I~ESGL~ED that Mr. George H. ~-m~lton be and is here- by appointed as a representative of the City C~,-cil on the ~ublic Library Board for the years 19~1, 19~ aml 1953; aml the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af- fixed. Carried unanimously No. ~ - LOCAN - JOtt~y - ~ESOLVED that Alderman W.C.MacDo~ld be and is hereby appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Cthtldren's A.i~ Society for the County of Wel~ud for the year 19~1; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously No. ~ - RO~R~8 - DONA~D - I~ESGLVED that ~eorge J. Emery be and is hereby pointed the Weed Inspector for the City of N~a~ara. Falls for the year 1951; an~ the Seal of the Corporation be heroic affixed. Carried unanimously No. 6 - Mcan~ - X~ - ~ESOL~ED that Aldermen A.C.Jolley, W.O~acDonald H.A.Lo~an be amX are hereby appointed as the ms~bers of the Property C~ttee of the City Council for the year 19}1; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af- Carrte~ unanimously No. 7 - ~ - RO~E~ - i~ES(~ED teat Aldermen A.j.M~Einley, H.A.Lo~an and W. CaaDo~al~ be am~ am hereby appointe~ as the marebore. of the E~uilment O~mmt ttee Of the City Coumci~l for the ~ear 1951; an~ the Seal of the Com~.oration be hereto affixe~. ~e. 8 - MacDOWA~D - D0~ALD - ~E~GLv~u that Aldermen J.L.Rcberts, A.~-w~nley an~ A.C.Jelley be a~ are hereby al~pointed as the members of the Traffic C&'=~ttee of the City Co~meil for the year 19~1; amX the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af- fixeS. Carrie~ unan~nslY ~e. 9 - ~cEI~ - MacDOWALD - ~0L~ED that Aldermen ~rant Donald, (~.R.Inglie am~ A.C.~oZley be a~ are hereby al~cinte~ as the members of the Aroma C.-.~ttee of the City Council for the year 1951; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixe d. Carried unanimously No. 10 - LOGAN - INGLIS - ~ESOLVED that Aldermen Grant Donald, J.L.Roberte, G.R. Inglis, A.C.jolley and Mr. W.S.Orr be and are hereby appointed as the members of the Eydro C~m,~ tree of the City Council for the year 1951; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried_.unanimously No. 11 _ INGLIB - RO~ERTS - RESOLVED that Aldermen A.C.Jolley, Grant Donald and E.A.Logan be and are hereby appointed as the members of the Water Agreements Com- mittee of the City Council for the year 1951; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried 3AnantmnUSl~ No. 12 - MacD011ILD - INCLIS - i~SOLVED that Aldezmen A.J.McKi~ey a~ ~t Don- ~ ~ a~ are hereby aDpoin~& ~ ~e m~rs of ~e We~ Co~ty B~l~i~e Co~!t~e of ~e C~ty Co~cil for ~e ye~ 1951~ a~ ~e S~I of ~e Co~o~tion ~ ~reto ~f~d. Carried unanimousl~ No. 13 - DONALD - LOCAN - ~ESOLVED that Aldermen A.C.jolley, A.j.McKlnley and J.L.Roberts be and are hereby appointed as the members of the Soldiers, Memorial Committee of the City Council for the year 1~51; aml the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carr__~ied unanimou~l~y No. 14 - JOLLEy - DONAI~ - RESOLVED that Aldermen A.J.McKinley, ~.L.Roberts and E.A.Lo~n"~e a~d~are hereby appointed as the members of the Employees, Christmas Cmmmittee of the City Council for the year 1951~ and the Seal of the Oorporation be hereto affixed. Carr___._,Ipd unanimously No. 15 - Mc~y . RO~ER~ - i~SOLV~ that A.W.Scott b~ and is hereby appointed as the rePresentative~f the City Council on the Court of Revision for the year 1951; and the Seal of the Cor~oratlon be hereto affixed. Carrie~ unanimously SEE By-law No. 461~ No. 16 - DONAy~D - MacDONALD . RESOLI~ that Alderman A.J.McKinley be appointed for the year 19~1 and Messrs. C.A.Findlay and J.G.White be appointed for the years 1951, 19~2 and 1953 as the representatives of the City Council on the Greater Niagara ~rea Planning Board; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affL~sd. Carried un.a.n..imousl~ ~o. 17 - YE~ - LOGAN - ESOLVE~ that ~s:s. ~ex Co~im a~ Win. Ee~erson be ~ ~ hereby a~otn~d as ~e m~resen~ti~s of ~e City Co~cll on ~e ~- l~ ~ ~ Plmbers for ~e ~s 1951 a~ 1~52; a~ ~e ~1 of ~e Co~or- atton ~ here~ ~fi~. ~ By-~w No. 461~ ~ ~ ~, 8 ~an~, 1~1. ~ Ma~or ADJ0UR~ MEETING Council C~m, ber, 2 January, 1991. ~e Council re-assembled at 2.30 p.m. for the purpose of considering the general business and finance which had been properly presented to them. All members of the Council were present. CC~rICATIOEB Laid over frm previous meetings: No. 202 ~19~0 file.) - Junior Chamber of C~rc__e - re pOplA~ Park as permanent carai~L1 grouds. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Inglis that the com- munication be received and filed, that both sections of the Park be kept strict- ly for sport, that the Chamber be advised this action is taken in view of the need for accommodation for the young children of the oo~uLunity; and the City Man- ager find some other place in the City for the holding of carnivals. No. 219 (1990 file) - Niagara FaLls Civic Employees' Federal Union - requesting increase and reduction in work week. 0EDE1T~D on the motion of Aid. Inglis and MacDonald that the c~umunication be received and laid on the table, and the ag- reement be re-negotiated as soon as possible. No. 232 (1990 file) - John Howsc~ Society of Ontario No. 294 (1990 file) - Health Les~ue of Canada No. 264 (1990 file) - Co~aunity Nursing Registry - requesting grants. 01~t~u on the motion of Ald. Do--ld and McKinley that the communications be received and laid on the table for consideration by the Chairman of Finance and the Bndget Com- mittee. No. 286 (1950 file) - Greater Niagara General Hospital - re meeting to discuss raising of money. 0~Ei~ED on the motion of Ai&. Donald and Roberts that the corn- intoxication be received and His Worship Mayor Hawkins be asked to bring in a rep- port at the next meeting as to the method ami what is Froposed by the Hospital so~w.~ttee. No. 287 (1950 file) - T.A.Barnett - requesting lifting of residential restrict- ions. 01~DEE on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the o~anication be received and referred to the Property C~t ttee for a report. No. 290 (1950 file) - Boar~ of Police Co~,~esioners - re past service and pension plan. OA.~u,~.e:,u on the motion of Aid. Tnglis and ~olley that the com~unication be raturne~ to the Cmw,!esion with the Council's observations, to be considered when the 1951 Bt~t is suetted. ~,e foLlowing Commmicatione were presented: No. 1 - His Worship Mayor Hawkins - apPointing representative on Court of Revis- ion. 0~ED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the commm~ication be receive~ a~t filed. **- No. 2 - Niagara Falls Civic EmPloyees, Federal Union No. 3 - Niagara Falls Fire Fighters - requesting continuatio~ of cost-of-living borms. GEDE~ED on the motion of AId. lnglts and MaoDonsla that the o~unicat- ions be recelved and filed, that the bonus be continued for one month, ~t the ~ aM C~mmt~tons be uked to sUnLit their budgets as so~n as possible and that the d.~aft bu~et be ~relmred for consideration of Council during the first week in February. No. ~ - Jualor C~aa~er of Cm~erce - ex~em~im~ C~atulattoms. O1~ on the motion of Aid. Donald and Jolley that the comnunication be received and filed and the Chamber be thanked for their services and congratulated on their success in the 'get-out-the-vote, campaign. No. 9 - ~Biamonte - requesting concession for 1991. ORDERED o of Aid. ' .... motion McKinley and Roberts that the communication be received and on the table until the quarters under the new stands are completed; end that the Chair- man of Finance, the City Na~mger and Parks Superintendent bring in a report there- on in dlAe coua~se. _REPORTS~ ~e followi[~hReports were pr~.sen_te__d_: No. i - Cij Clerk - re conference held 18th December. 0RDEI~N) on the motion of d A1 . MacDonald ~ Jolley that the report be received and filed. No. 2 - Cit~C_lerk - recommending issuance of llcences. Ald. McKknley~n~MacDomald that the report be received ORDERED on the motion of mandations be adopted. and filed and the recom- c OLUT, 9 ~e following l~ssolutions were Passed: No. 18 - DONALD_:_L~.OC~ _ ~SOL~ ~t ~e totter of ~tion on ~e ~irlpool ~pids Bri~e C~a~ properties be ~id on ~e ~ble for o~ week a~ a let~r thereon ~ ob~imd by ~e City ~m~r and City Solicier; ~d ~e Se~ of ~e Coloration be here~ C rri_ .ed No. 19 - R~0~R~B - MacDONALD . M~D ~t the invi~tion of ~e Revere~ ~non Eo~s, ~ attena ai~ se~ce at ~ o'clock on S~y, 28~ Jan~ry, ~ ac- cep~a; ~t a~ m~rs of ~e Co~cll, ~e ci~c officials a~ s~fs ~ re~- ~s~d ~ at~ s~h seatoe; ~ ~e S~l of ~e Co~o~tion be here~ ~f~ed. Called Aid. ~nglis spoke upon the matter of the lighting on a portion of Val- byway and the City Manager advised tb.t he would submit a report thereon at the next meeting. Aid. Inglis asked for information with regard to a house which had been moved on Main Street, immsdiately north of Fe~-~7 Street, aml requested that the City Man~er bring in a report upon the same. lng. His Worship Mayor Eawkins welcomed Ex-alderman ~.M.Parker at the meet- _'~e follgwtn~ By~laws were Passed: ~. 461~ - To appoint members of the Court of Revision for the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1951. ley be giveI~t was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Domld that Ald. McEin- the privilege of tntro~tng the by-law an~ the by-law 1~ read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. M~in]_ey an~ MacDonald that Rule :t 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the secoml readin8 - Carried unanimously. ~ird reading -Ald. MacDonald and Jolley - Carried unanimously. No. 461~. - ~b appoint members of the Examining Board of Plmbers for the City of Niagara Falls o It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley tb_~t Ald. Log- and be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried ur~nimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that Rule (2) of the Stareling Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried uranimously. Third reading -Ald. MacDomld and McKinley - Carried unanimously. ~e Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. EEAD AND ADOP~ED, 8 January, 1951. / '~ --"""""""""'7 Mayor Council Chamber, 2 January, 19~1. ~e Finance Cnm.~ttee met on Tuesday, 2rid January, 1951 for the purpose of appreving ara also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certifie& amt placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $38,024.43 were approved by the ~e accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise,'dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for Presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. MaKinley am~ Donald. A c~mmmication from the Greater Niagara General Hospital, as referred from a previous meeting, and requesting a grant toward the 1950 ind/gent costs, was presented. It was ordered on l~e metion of Ald. Donald and MaCDonald that the cn"~"'nication be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance and -the Bullget Committee for consideration. ~.e report of the City Manager, as Presented at a preylous meeting, and reSarding an a!~lication frc~ the Coos-Cola Ltd. for a building permit, was pres- ented. A report from the City Solicitor in this connection was also sui=mttted. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley aml Dosaid that Mr. F.j. Miller be hear~. Mr. ML1/er advised the Committee of the Pox'~osal of the C~ny which would be detrimental to the residential Properties adjacent to the plant. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the reports be received and laid on the ~able, and the Property Committee be authorized to consult with the Manager of the Cropany with a view to having them change their aPPlication. A report was presented from the City Manager regarding a request for snow ploughing on Property of the Canadian National Electric Railway. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be received and filed, the recmm,Andation be adopted, and the hourly rate be established at $7.00. ~e Co~,.!ttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. ~EAD AND ADOP'I~I~, 8 January, 1951. COUNCIL Council Chamber, 2 ~Tanuary, 1951. ~he Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the Purpose of Passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the CcmmLtttse. All members of the Council were present. CC!~LTNICATION ~e followin~ CGmaunications was Presente_jd: No. 6-- ~ . re addition to court house. ORDEFjio on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the ccmmmmication be received and filed, and the City Solicitor be asked to reply thereto in the hope that no action will be taken until a brief has been Prepared and submitted to the Council, and further that the County be advised we are not at the l~resent t~me prepared to ehmit alternative Proposals. .~he fo3~owlng By-law was passe&: ~ - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordere~ on the motion of Ald. Mcrdnley and MaCDonald that Ald. Inglis be given the Privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried una-~mously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley ana Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second re~ling - Carrio4 unanimouslY. Third re~ling - Aid. McKinley and. MacDonald - Carried unanimouslY. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Dome an& McKinley. ~ZAD AND ADOP~ED, 8 January, 19~1. Clerk Mayor SECOND MEETING Council Chamber, 8 January, 19~1. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.40 p.m. on Monday, 8th January, 19~l, for the purpose of considering general business and finnco. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. MacDonald, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. McKinley an~ Jolley. TEI~DER Tenders had been called for the excavation and backfill of a trench for a 10-inch sewer tile on Gladstone Avenue fromEmery Street to a point 150 feet north of the intersection of Emery Street and Gladstone Avenue, and also for Lots 34, 35 and B6 on the west side of Gladstone Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the tenders be received, opened and tabulated. It was then ordema~ on the motion of Ald. Logan andDonald that the tender of Cal- agulroBrothers be accepted. C0~NUNICATIONB Laid over from a previous meeting: No. 242 (19~0 file) - Kln~ll, Mills, Price and Fleming - requesting renewal of lease. OA~D~:RED on the motion of Ald. Donai~and Roberts that the communication be received and filed. SEE Communication No. No. 286 (1950 file) - Greater Ni_~. General Hospital - invitation to meeting. 0E~ED on the motion of Ald. ~'i~nl~' ;t~21' D~d tha~ the communication be rec- eived and laid on the table. SEE Report No. No. 287 (1950 file) - T.A.Barnett - requesting lifting of residential restrict- ions. 0RDEA~) on the motion of Ald. Jolley and McKinley that the communication be received ami laid on the table. ~ss Report No. Ald. Lo~n arrived at the meeting. following C~nications were presented: No. 7 - kingsmill, Mills, Price and Fleming - enclosing revised agreement re~rd- ing New York Central lease. Oi~DERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the c~cation be received aml filed, and the agreement entered into. ~ ~esolution No. 20 No. 8 - Nospital for Sick Children - invitation to official opening. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. D~nald and Roberrs that the invitation be received and filed, and as mar~v as ~ossible attend. No. 9 - WeLland County Probation Officer - prese~ing annual report. 01~DEI~ED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley ~hat the oamaunication be received and laid on the table for further perusal. f No. 10 - Niagara Falls and Suburban Area p~Boerd - re estimated require- ments for 1'~51. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the com- munlcation be receilsl and referred to the Chairman of Finance and the Budget Connuittee. No. ll - Dr. W.H.McMillan~ M.P. - congratulations to Mayor and Aldermen. ORDEI~D on the moti'~ of AId. McKinley and Roberts that the communication be received and filed. No. 12 - James G. '~nite - appreciation of re-appointment. OEDEI~ED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the co~aunication be received and filed. No. 1B - Claude A. Fin~dlaj - appreciation of re-appoln~ent. 0EDEECD on the mot- ion of Ald. Mc~Inley and Jolley that the communication be received and filed. No. 14 - Ci~ty of Cha+~~n - resolution requesting amendment of Section Bll of Dom- inion Railway Act. OEDEA~D on the motion of Ald. Inglls and Donald that the com- munication be received and the resolution be freferred to the Ontario Municipal Association for discussion. (Ald. Logan voted contrary to this motion.) No. 15 - Niagara Parks C~,,~-~eslon - re improvement of water supply from city line northerly. OI~EE~D on the m6~ion of AId. Lnglis and Jolley that t~e c.~,~micat- ion be received and laid on the table; and a meeting be arranged between the whole council, the Niagara Water Area and Chippaws Water C~m~ ssion, following a report of the Water Cnn~n~ttee. SEE Resolution No. 21 No. 16 - Junior Chamber of Commerce - invitation to civic might. Oi~)EI~D on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan that the c~Aanication be received and filed, the invitation be accepted and as ma~y as possible attend and advise the City Clerk of their intention. No. 17 - Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans - requesting permission to hold carn- ival at Poplar Park from May 7th to 12th. In connection with this c~auication, it was ordered that Mr. Smith, Chairman of the Entertainment C~'-,~..~ttee of this orgamizatlon, be heard. Mr. Smith wanted to know, if possible at this meeting, whether or not permission could be granted as the carrdval's booking agerid had made a special trip to the City to-sight to complete arrangements for these dates; otherwise it would not be possible for them to secure another booking until late in the fall. OEDEED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberrs t~t the commun- ication be received and permission be gran~ as far as the date is concerned, and that the Veterans be so notified as to the price subject to whatever decision Council m~kes. Prior to this motion, Ald. Inglls moved that the matter be laid on the table. There was no seconder for this motion. The following Reports were presented: No. ~ - His Worshi~ Mayor E.M.Eawkins - reco~nending o~cation be tabled. OEOEI~D on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald +_~t the report be received and adopted. No. ~ - Prc~ert_y C~,m,~tt.ep_ - re T.A.Barnett cc~nnunication. 01~Ei~ED on the mot- ion of Ald. ~oLley aml McKinley that the report be received and a~lopte&. No. 5 - City Manager - re erection of building on east side of Main Stx~et. EASED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and lnglis that the report be received and referred to the City Solicitor to ascertain the Oity'e status in this matter. (Carried by a vote of 4 to 2) An amendment was moved by Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the report be receive& and filed, and was lost. Prior to the motion, Aid. Inglis moved that the report be received aml tabled for two weeks, at which time the City Manager report on the condition of the buildin~ an~ whether any improve- mante have been made. This motion was withdrawn. No. 6 - C_!It.~ Clerk - letter to bridge company re 1950 assessment. ORDEE on the motion of AId. McKinley and Jolley that the report be received and filed, and the letter be forwarded. No. 7 - City Manager - report of Hydro-Electric Conmission re street lighting on Valleyway. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be received and laid on the table until a further report is received from the Csm- mission, which meets on 10th january. No. 8 - City Clerk - s~unmary of licences issued in 1950. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. Donald aud Jolley that the report be received and filed. No. 9 - City Clerk - rec~l.l.~nding issuance of licences. ORDERED on the metion of Ald. McKinley !and Logan that the report be adopted and the licenses issued. I~SOLUTIONS ~e followin~ Resolutions were passed: No. 20 - DONALD - ROHERTS - RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerkbe authorized to sign the revised agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and the New York CentralRailroad Company, renewing the lease on a parcel of land on the west side of Erie Avenue between Park Street and Queen Street; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 21 - ~ - J01J.~.y . REBOLVED that the Water Cnmm~ttee be requested to bring in a report on the request of the Niagara Parks Commission for installation of a ~ger main and other phases governing the supply of water to the Niagara Township Area and the Village of Chippawa; an~ the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried PETITIJ ~he following Petition was ~presented: No. 1 - F.J.Miller and ~1 others - protesting issuance of building permit to Coos Cola Co~-pany. C~DEi~ED on the motion of AId. Inglis and Donald that the pet- ition · be received and laid on the table until a report is sulwn~tted. Ald. McKinley desired to know why the streets were not sanded earlier on Saturday and Sunday as he had received many complaints from citizens, auto- moble drivers and bus drivers concerming hazardous driving conditions. Aid. Don- ald also referred to the traffic conditions at the A. and P. Store on Victoria Avenue and also icy conditions on Victoria Avenue. AId. Inglis referred to the icy conditions on hills ~ heavily travelled arteries. The City Manager ex- ~lalued in detail the reasons for these conditions, and the attempts which had ~een made to remedy the situation. His Worship Mayor Hawkins reminded the Council regarding the lecture ~hich is being given at the Collegiate Auditoritun, entitled "The Price of Peace". AId. Inglis desired to how when the revenue and expenditure statement will be brought down as he thought it should be given some study within the next week. His Worship the Ma~or assired Ald. Iuglis that it would be made availal~ as soon as ~osstble. AId. Logan referred to the Christmas decorations still adorning the front of the City Hall and s~g~sted that these ~ould be removed. His Worship the Mayor advised t~mt the Chamber of C~erce had been contacted about this. ~e Council sdJouraed on the motion of Ald. Donald aml McKinley. EEAD AND ADOP~E~, 16 January, 19~1. Clerk ~ M~yor F~NANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 8 January, 19~1- The Finance Co~ttee met on Monday, 8th January, 19~1 for the purpose of approvlng and also of pas~ng the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the C~m~ttee, with the excep- tion of AId. MacDOnald, were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $~3,783.30 were approved by the O~m~ttee. ~he accounts submitted, being passed or other~Ise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley an& Donald. A com-~unication was received from Devonia Private Hospital for an in- crease in the perdiem rate. It was ordered on the motion of AId. DOnald an~ Rob- erte that the co~maunication be received and referred to the Bu~et C~m~ tree for consideration. ~e statement of relief for the month of December was presented. was ordered on the motion of His Worship the Nayor and Ald. Jolley that the statement be received, given the usual publicity aml filed. It The application of M.Chikie for permission to erect a 'machine shop on Wel~nd Avenue, along with the report of the City Manager, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ai&. Donald and MaEinl~ that the re~ort be received and referred to the Property Committee. An aPplication from K.Sidoff for permission to erect an addition to the front of 1992 Lumly's Iane, to be used as a ta~r's shop, along with a report frm the City Manager, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Mayor Eawk-Ans and AId. Logan that the same be received and referred to the Property C~mmittee for consideration. In comnection with the application of James Russell Sales and Service Limited for a building p.~it, and a report of the City Manager, it was ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. Jolley that Mr. Andrew Sheedy, Chairman of the Separate School Board be l~rmitte~ to address the meeting. Mr. Sheedy outlined the objections of ~he school board but explained that the Board apprec- iated the Council's position in this matter. Mr. Elphick, representin~ Js~nes Russell~ also spoke, outlining the plans for the showroom. 0HDER~?D on the mot- ion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the application and report be received and the matter left in the hands of the Traffic Committee to meet with the Sepsn~ate School Board and also that the Property Committee arrange to meet with the Separ- ate School Bc~rd and the applicant for the building permit. The City Manager 's report in connection with the application of Max Cold for a building permit was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Don- ald and McKinley that t~e report be received and adopted. Committoe adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. BEAD AND ADOPTED, 16 January, 1951. Clerk COUNCIL M~n~TING Council Chamber, 8 January# 1951. ~e Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. MacDonald, were present. BY-LAW T~e following By-law was~p~assed_: ~ - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. ~t was ordered on the metion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that Ald. ~nglis be gi~n the privilege of introduCtn~ the by-law and the by-law be read the first ~ - Carried. ' It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and ~olley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. Jolley an~ Donald - Carried. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Logan. IF~AD AND AD0~TED, 16 January, 1951. 61erk' "° ~ Mayor CONFEI~ENCE Council Chamber, 8 January, 1951. The Conference C..,.ia ttee of the City Council assembled at the close of the reg~,l-~ council and finance meetings on Monday, 8th January, 1951, for the purpose of considering the various matters placed before them. All instubers of the Cv~,~a,~ttee, with the exception of Aid. MacDonald, were present. His Worship Mayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the matters- presented to them, the C~m.~ ttee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Domld an& McKinley. AND ADOP~ER, 16 jan,~ry, 1951- Clerk' Jhairman C(YJRT OF APPEAL Council Chamber, 12 Janmry, 19D1. Court of Appeal in connection with the decisions of the Cou~t of Revision on the 1950 assessment roll was held at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, 12th January, 1951, by His Honour J~ge Earold E. l~,]ler. The following action was t~ken upon the respective appeals: Canada Southern Rly., Michigan Central Rly., by Kingsmill, Mills, Price and Fleming 7440 Anthony Rocco 8378~ D%l Russell E. Reid 2863 Walter Lapp Sheraton L~ted 7001 Frontier Recreations & Promoters L~m~bed La~n~ Buildin~ various 136~-9 Ferry Street 1,195 19,48D 1380 Ferry Street, 1888 Buchanan Avenue 1,175 7,~0 857Armoury Street 765 4,~7~ 397 Simcoe Street 815 4,53~ 1767 Summer Street 630 3,475 ~eneral Brock Hotel 58,500 797,350 1845 Victoria Avenue 9,860 87,~30 Court adjourned until 2.~0 p.m. on 15th January. Decision of Court Adjourned sine die Dismissed Dismissed Bldg. reduced $270. Dismissed Bldg. reduced $120. Withdrawn Bldg. reduced $31,830. ~rtified correct, COURT OF APPEAL Council Chamber, 19 January, 19D1. Toe second sitting of the Court of Appeal, in connection with decisions of the Court of Revision on the 1990 assessment roll, was held at.3.00 p.m. on Monday, 19th January, 19D1 by His Henour Judge Earel& E. Fuller. The following action was taken upon the res~ petrive appeals; Roll No. Appellant Description La__n_~d Buildin_~ 129~. Linnenbank Leather Co. 600 Victoria Avenue 2,022 11,270 90BI Concord Realty I.~m~ted 4~7 Queen Street 19,290 68,835 91~. 437-9 Queen Street 18,515 47,949 1262 Principal Invest- 481-~ Queen Street 19,250 37,640 1248 ments Limited 507-19 Queen Street 2~,~0 41,600 Decision of Coumt ~ Bldg. reduced $2315. Dismissed Dismissed ' Bldg. reduced ~4,0~ Withdrawn Buildings reduced 38,D39. The Court then adjourned. Certified correct: Clerk Chairm~ Council Chamber, 16 January, 1991. Pursuant to adJourrment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 16th January, 1991, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Inglis and Jolley, were pres- ent. ~he Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan. DEPU~ATION In connection with Con~unication No. 20 and on the motion of Aid. Don- ald and McKinley, it was ordered that Mr. R.~omas of the Niagara Memorial Band be permitted to speak to the Council. Mr. Thomas advised the meeting of the plans of the Band, their activities of the past year and how funds are used. SEE Communication No. 20 C0~dUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meetiRE: No. 288 (1950 file) - Niagara, St. Catharlnee and Toronto Railwa~ - re new bus service. 0RDEE on t~e motion of Ald. MacDonald and Loga~ ~ha'~ the communicat- ion be received and filed, and the service be approved. SEE Report No. l0 ~e followin~ Con~unications were presented: No. 18 - Niagara Falls Girls' Work Board - requesting permission for tag day. 0EDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the conmunication be rec- eived and filed, and permission be granted. No. 19 - Kinsmen Club - appreciation of land for tree sale. ORDEE on the mot- ion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the communication be received and filed. No. 20 - Nia~r~ Memorial Band - requeetin8 grant. ORDEA~D on the motion of Ald. MacDonald a'"~ Mc~t'~ley th, t the communication be received and laid on the table for consideration by the Bndget Cem,~ttee; and a rec(mm~ndation be made that fay- ourable consideration be given to this request. N0.21 - Nia&~ra Falls Civic Employees, Federal Union - appreciation re Christmas Parties. (RDE~m~'~n ~'~motion of Ald. MacDonald and Robotto ~-t the cummanic- ation be received and filed. No. 22 - Assessor - requesting permission to hire assistant assessor. OI~0EI~ED on the motio~'0~" Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the oom~,m~Oation be received and laid on the table until the next meeting. I~EPOR~B ~e followin~ Reports were presented: No, 10 - Traffic Cc~m~ thee - reccmmendin6 approval of bus service. O/~)EYa~ on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted, ~o. 11 - City Clerk - re conference held 8th ~anu~ry. OA~T~A~ on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the re~ort ~e receive& and filed. No. 12 - Ci~ Clerk - reco~aending issuance of licenoes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald an~ MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the rec- ommendations be adopted. I~ESOLUTION~ Ta~e_following Resolutions were No. 22 - MacDONALD - MCKINLEY - EEBOLYED that a letter of appreciation be for- warded to Reeve George Bukator of the Village of Chippawa upon his appointment Warden of the County of Welland; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af- fixed. Carried No. 23 - McKIELEY - ROEERiE - i~ESOLVED that a message be forwarded to the family ot the lato'~r. Ira (Harry) Zufelt, expressing the s~mpathy of His Worship Mayor Hawkins, the City council and citizens of Niagara Falls upon the death of this valued municipal employee; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 24 - MCKINLEY - MacDONALD - EESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to in- sert an advertisement in the local press, asking the citizens to make written suggestions regarding traffic hazards and possible solutions throughout the City; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried (Ald. Lo~n and Donald voted contrary to this motion) Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald. AND ADOP~EI), 22 January, 1991- Clerk Mayor · Council Chamber, 16 January, 1951. The Finance C.-,-,~4ttee met on T~esday, 16th Jan;~ry, 19~1, for the pur- pose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been prop- erly certified and placed before them. All members of the Ccmmmittee, with the exception of AId. Inglis and ~olley, were present. On the motion of Ald. McKin' ley and MacDonald, Ald. Donald was acting Chairman of Finance d~ring the meeting. S~mdry accounts amounting to $2~,912.81 were approved by the O.~mn~ttee° The accounts submitted, betn~ passed or othex~tse dealt with# were era- ered placed in the money by-law for present~tion to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and His Worship Mayor Hawkins. The application of McCo!l-Frontenac 0il Co. for a permit for a new sta- tion at Lundy's lane and Drummond Road, as laid over from s previous meeting, was considered. Upon the recon~nendation of the Property C~!ttee and on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Logan, it was ordered that the application be received and filed, and a permit be gr~nted, subject to the submission of det- ailed plans and specifications. The report of the City Manager regarding an application of James Res- sell Sales and ServiOe for a permit to erect a garage at Queen Street and l~ict- ~ria Avenue, as laid over from a previous meeting, was considered. Upon the rec- ommendation of the Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Robats it was ordered that the report be received and filed and the permit be granted, subject to the submission of detailed plans and specifications. The report of the City Manager regarding the application of M.Chlki for a permit to erect a machine shop on Welland Avenue, as laid over from the prev- ious meeting, was considered. Mr. Chiki was present at the meeting and answered questions directed to him by the members of the Committee. Upon the recommend- ation of the Property CO~,~ tree and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley it was ordered that the report be received and filed, and a permit be granted, subject to the submission of detailed plans and specifications. The report of the City Manager, re.staling the application of K.Sidoff for a permit to erect an addition at 1992 Lundy's I~me, as laid over from the previous meeting, was presented. Upon the recc~mendatlon of the Property Com- mlttee and on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald it was ordered that the report be received and filed, and permission be granted, subject to the submission of detailed plans and specifications. ~he report of the Property Cc~m~ittee, on the above matters, was pres- ented. tt was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mac- Donald that the report be received and filed. A cozmunication was presented from the Niagara District Credit Assoc- iation regarding renewal of the contract with Dun and Bradstreet of Canada Lim- ited. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Logen that the communication be received and laid on the table for consideration by the Chairman of Finance and the Budget C~m~ ttee. ~e renewal of the fire insurance policy for the Filtration Plant was Presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and McElnley that the pol- icy be renewed, under the terms as outlined by the City Clerk, with C.D.Hanni- well for a further three years at a premium of $1,064.00. ~he Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McEirdey and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 2~ January, 1951. Enacting Cha~lmmn of Finance Council Chamber, 16 January, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of ~asSing the by-law which covered ~he accounts approved by the Co~nittee. All ~mbers of the Council, with the exception of Aid. Inglis and Jolley, wel~ present. BY-LAW The follo~ing By-law wae passed~: No. 4618 - To Grant ~bnies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McF/nley and Roberts that Rule (2) of the Standin~ Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald an& Donald - Carried. Ald. Donald advised the Council that he ha~ been in ~bronto_on l~th and 16th January, where he attended the meeting of the Goverr~ent with the executive co~mn~ttee of the Ontario Municipal Association. Various problems were presented to the GoveImment and discussed, after which the savae were referred back to the Association for solution. q~e Alderman provided a copy of the brief which had beenpresented to the Government and advised ~d~at a good hearingwas received. Ald. Donald also advised Council that the Ontario Municipal Associa- tion 19~l convention will be held in this city on 17th, 18th and 19th September uext. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and l~obe~ts. READ AI~ ADOP~ED, 22 january, 1951. Mayor / CONEENCE Council Chamber, 16 January, 1951. ~he Conference Conm~ittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regu2ar council and finance meetings on ~Aesday, 16th January, 1951, for the pu~ose of considering the various mattors placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Aid. IDYglis an~ Jolley~ were present~ and His Worship Mayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the matters presented to them, the Conference Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberte. READ AND ADOPTED, 22 January, 19>1. Clerk Chairman FOUR~ ~gEETING EULAR ~EETR~G Council Ch~nber, 22 January, 19~1. Pursuant tc adjournment, the Council met at 7-30 p.m. on Monday, 22nd January, 19~l, for the pu_~pose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council, were present. The Council, having received and read the n~inutes of the previous meetiDlE, adopted these on the motion of Ald. ~kcDo~ld and Roberts. NISCELIANE His Worship l~yor Hawkins welcomed Ex-aldernmn C.W.T~idale to the meet- PRESENTATION OF PORTRAIT Ex-mayor W.L.Houck, M.L.A., was present at the meeting for the purpose of presenting his portrait to the Cou~cil. His Worship Mayor Eawklns accepted the gift on behalf of the Council and cltisens and advised ~Lr. Houck that it would be placed in the upper hall of the City Hall along with the portraits of other M~yors of Niagara Falls. DEPUTATION In connection with Co~nunication No. S2 and on the motion of Ald. Don- ald and MacDonald, representatives of the Niagara Falls Horticultural Society were presented to Council. Mrs. A.B.Smillle spoke to the board and outlined the request of the Society for an annual grant and explained the work of the Society in the past. SEE C~anication No. 32 C0~JNICATIOEB Laid over from previous meetings_: No. 287 (19~0 file) - T.A.Barnett - requesting removal of residential restrict- ions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the communication ha received and filed and the property be permitted to be used for co-~rcial purposes, but not for industrial use. (Ald. Donald and Roberts voted contrary to this motion. ) SEE Report No. l_~ No. 22 - Assessor - requesting employment of assistant assessor. 0RDEA~ on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the communication be received and ref- erred for consideration when the Bullget is being prepared. ~he following Communications were presented: No. 23 - Department of Planning and Development - re inter-county municipal ind- ustrial promotion conference. 01~EEED on the ~otion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communication be received and referred to the Niagara Falls Suburban Area Planning Board. No. 24 - Liquor Licence Board of Ontario - re enforcement of regulations. on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the caumunication be recei~d and erred to the BOard of Police Co~n~ssioners. No. 25 - City of Windsor - re Petition for amendment of The Municipal Act. ORD- ERED on t~'mot~o~I~'~d. Inglis and Logan that the communication be received and referred to The Ontario Municipal Association and the Ontario Association of Mayors and Reeves, with the approval of this Council. N0.26 - City of Stratford - resolution re costs of educatio . resolution ei filed, the be endorsed, that a copy be forwarded to ~e Ontario Municipal Assoc- iation with the suggestion that the resolution be clarified to pertain to urban and suburban areas only and to emphasize the fact that we do not wish to inter- fere with grants to rural municlpalityes; that the Association be asked to bring this matter before the Ontario Legislature at the forthcoming session~ and a copy be forarded to our Local Member with the requsst that he lend h~s support to the N0.27 - Children,s Aid Socie.t~. - re change of name of home ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. M~cDonald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed. N0. 28 - Local Board of Health - requesting meeting re chronic Patients in hosp- ital. 0EDEI~L0 on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the coEmunication be received and filed, and His Worship arrange a meeting to take place at 9.00 p.m. on Monday, 29th January. N0. 29 - ~ra Falls Fire Fi~ters - re Personnel of committees. 0RDE~io on the motion of Ald.' Do~Y~ a~' ~a6Donal~ 'that the communication be received and filed. N0. 30 - United Brotherhood of Caf_~enters and Joiners - requesting employment of building inspector. OROEi~E~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the com- munication be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance and the Budget Committee for consideration. N0. S1 - Rose Dunkelman Chapter . requesting the motio~o~of~'~' N~c'~'o~ai~'~'nd Jolley that Permission for tag day. ORDERED on filed, and Permission be granted. the communication be received and N0. ~ - Niagara Falls Horticultural Societ~ on the mo~i0n ' requesting annual grant. 0~DEED N0.13 - Property Committee . recon~ending lifting of residential restrictions. 0RDEECD o~ the' m~i0n'~yd. Inglis and MacDonald that the report and filed, and the recommendation be adopted, Providin the be received c~ercial · ( · onald and Roberts voted contrary purposes and not industrial Ald g property is used for this motion. ) D E0.14 - C_!lt~ Clerk - re conference held 16th January. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and~oberts that the report be received and filed. ~. 15 - C~i~y Clerk - reconmsnding issuance of licences. Oi~iEI~ED on the motion Ald Ma · cDonai~aand j~lLey that the report be received and filed and the recom- nendations be adopted. VERBAL i~EPORT e ltration Plant and the Clt ~e is to be installed pestsin of work Projects in that O~t w nager also advised Council of ' d ins Fi Y members o Y y he~ simi~ pipe is being placed. His Worship Mayor Hawkins reminded the Council that the civic service will take place at ll.00 a.m. on Sunday, 28th January at Christ Church. His Worship Mayor Hawkins also reminded Council of the proposed meeting with officials of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario with Council on Thursday, 2~th January at 2.30 p.m. His Worship Mayor Hawkins advised that he had appointed Ald. Donald as chairman of the committee to make arlzngements for holding The Ontario Municipal Association convention in this city on September 17th, 18th and 19th. His Worship stated that as Ald. Donald's committee he wished to have all members of the Coun- cil, the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Clerk advised Council that the annual Firemen's Halli. will be held at the General Brock Hotel on 2nd February, and it was the wish of the mem- bers of the Fire Deparment that all members of Council and their ladies would be present. Ald. Inglis spoke of the unsatisfactory conditions wI~ioh existed in con- nection with the paper collection conducted by the Boy Scouts during the past week. His Worship Mayor Hawkins advised that action had been taken in this reg- ard by the City Manager and a s~m~lar condition would not develop in the future. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Logan. lqF_AD AND ADOPTED, ~9 January, 1951. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 22 January, 19~1. The Finance Co~m~ttee met on Monday, 22nd January, 19~1 for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had ibeen properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $~3,304,44 were approved by the C~ttee. ~e accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Donald and His Worship Mayor Hawkins. A report was presented from the City Treasurer, regarding tax collect° ions for the year 19~0, and reoonmsndin~ the employment of an outside collector. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the rel~ort and state- ment be received and filed. An offer was presented from C.Minotti of $240.00 for Lot 80, Dyson Ave- nue. A report of the Property Con~Jttee~ recor, mionding the acceptznce of the s~ne was also subn~ttsd. Upon ~e reconnen~t!on of the Pr~erty C~ittee and on the motion of Ald. Donald and His Worshi~ B~yor Hawkins, the offer was reeelved and accepted, subject to the condition t~t a dwellff~ of at least 5~ 0 O0 value be - 00. erec~d on the prel~ses wi~in the period of six months. A report ~as ~resented from the C~ty ~e~ reco~mnend~ r .... Of a ~exva~t for the in~,~13~t.on ~f ~u~' '~ ~ ~, , -~n~ one ~ss~nce A report was presented from the City ~ger, reco~iendi~ the issmance o~ a pe~t ~ remodel the front of lhe building at 400 Queen Street. It was or- dered on the motion of His Worship t~yor Hawkins and Ald. P~cDo,~ld ~at the rep- ort be received and filed, and the reco~ndatlon be adopted. A report was presented from ~e City ~ger, ~co~nending the tssmnce of a pett for le co~truction of a wareho~e at the rear of 1863 Ferry Street. It was o~ered on the motion of ~d. ~cDomld and Jolley ~at ~e report be rec- ei~d and filed, and ~e recomelation be adop~d. A report was P~sented from ~e City ~mger, recor~ending the issmnce of a pe~t for ~e i~tion of an oil ~ at the ~neral Brock Hotel. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Lo~n tMt ~e report be received and filed, and a pe~t be ~nted wi~ ~e approval of te ~dro-Electric CG- tsslon and the Fire Chief. A report was presented from the City Manager, recoamending the purchase of a supply of fire hose. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Don- ald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. ~ne Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and His Worship Mayor Haw- kins. AND ADOPYED, 29 January, 1951. Clerk Council Chamber, 22 Janm~ry, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which co~ered the accounts aPproved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. 30 The followinK_B2-1aw_jLa3_PasPe--d: No... 461~. - To Grant Monies for General purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberts T~hat Ald. In~- lis be given the privilege of introducing idle by-law an~ the by-law be read the first time - Carried unaD~mously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that Rtule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second teadirgE - CadTied unanimously. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Candied unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs. I~ ARD ADOPTED, 29 January, 1951. Clerk Council Chamber, 22 January, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 22_nd January, 1951, for the purpose of considering the various matters placed before them. All n~mbers of the Committee were present aml His Worship Mayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the matters presented to them, the Conference Cnnnnfttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPtED, 29 January, 1951. Clerk Chairman REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 29 January, 1951. Ptu~suant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 29th January, 1951, for the ~ur~ose of considering general business and filmrice. All members of the Council ~erg present. ~e Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting~ adopted these on the ~tion of Ald. ~hcDonald and ~oberts. ~ESCELLAIIEOU$ His ~orship ~yor tfa~klns welcomed Alderman ff-P.Aehten of Wallasey, Cheshire~ ~gland, who ~as present at the meeting. On the motion of Ald. In~lis and McKinley, ~lde~nan Ashton was asked to fake a place on the platform and to speak to the Council. ibis was done and the visitor then a~&ressed the meetfi~ briefly. DEPUTATION In connection with Communication ~o. 43 and on the motion of AId. }~c- Donald and Logan, Mr. Herman Keast, T~easurer of the ~iagara Frontier Humane Soc- iety was permitted to address the Council. ~h*· Keast outlined the work of the Society, T~eir progran~ne for 1951 and also advised tlmt the Society would be willing to make some arrangement with the Council for the sale of dog tags by an employee of the Society. Mr. Keast advised that he would have a con~nunication, outlining their proposal, forwarded to Council for consideration. .~E Communicati~q~ No. 43 C0~2~JNICATIONS ~e following Conmmlnications were presente~d: N0. ~ - Railwa[ Association of Canada ~ re daylight saving time. ORDEE on motion of~. McKinl~yy ~nd ~[~D~'o~ 'that the communication be received and the filed, and daylight saving time be observed in this City on the dates as out-lined in the ccmm~mication. (Ald. Roberte voted contrary to this motion of Ald. Inglis did not vote.) ~ro, 34 - _O~...t~r_i~ Fire Marshal- re honourable mention for De arisen . . file~?tion of Aid. MacDonald and Roberts that the communicaPtion be ec d and ll0. 35 - Ontario Municipal Association - accepting invitation re 1951 convention. 0~DEI~ o~' th~motion of Ald. ~ngli~'Ynd McKinley that the com~ulication be rec- eived and referred to Ald. Donald for his information. N0.36 - Ontario Municipal Association - re Provincial assistance for education. 0~0EECD on the motion of Aid. Logan and MacDonald that the c~unicatlon be rec- eived and referred back to the executive of the Association, through Ald. Donald ~!th a request that an attempt be made to have some action in this regard at ~e ~0rthccm~.ng session of the Legislature. ~37 - Ontario Good Roads~Association . invitation ' to annual convention.. ORD- on the motion of Ald. Ing[i's' ~"MacDonald that the c~aunication be rec- eived and filed, the usual fee be forwarded and representatives of Council be ap- Pointed to attend the convention. Ald. Donald arrlved at the meeting. Y No. 38 - City of Fort William - resolution re voting by patients in hospitals. 0RDERB2) on t~le motion of Ald. Inglls and Jolley that the communication be rec- eived and referred to The Ontario Municipal Association for consideration. No. 39 - City of Fort William - resolution re elected member of Council on Boards of Police Commissioners. OEUE~ED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donsld that the Connnunication be received and endorsed, and forwarded to The Ontario Munic- ipal Association for consideration. (Ald. McKinley voted contrary to this mot- ion. ) No. 40 - 9~ty of Kltchener - resolution re cost of fire hydrant rentals. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Inglis that the communication be received and filed. No. 41 - His Worshij~_Mayor Hawkins - re representative on Court of Revision. OR- DElVeD on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the communication be rec- eived and filed. SEE Resolution No. 22 No. 42 - Kinette Club - requesting permission to hold tag day. 0EDEED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, and permission be granted. No. 43 - Ni_~ra Frontier Humans Society - presenting annual report and request- ing grant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communicat- ion be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance and Budget Committee for consideration when the est~tes are being prepared. No. 44 - Henry _La_BE - requesting permission for tourist cabins. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberts that the communication be received and filed. (Ald. McKinley voted contrary to this motion) No. 45 - Assessor - requesting permission to attend conference. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the cc~munication be received and filed, and permission be granted. No. 46 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada No. 47 - Bell~ele_phone Conrpany of Canada No. 48 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - requesting permission for replace- ments. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the co~a~nications be received and filed, permission be granted and the by-law be prepared. SEE By-law No. 4621 REPOR~B The following Reports were presented: No. 16 - City Clerk - re conference held 22nd January. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Jolley that the report be reo~ved and filed. No. 17 - C~lty. Clerk - re conference with officials of Hydro-Electric Power Commis- sion of Ontario. 0RDEDRD on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Donald that the rep- ort be received and filed. No. 18 - Traffic Committee - re conference on bus services. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. McKinley and~acDonald that the report be received and filed and the recon~aendations be adopted. No. 19 - NiaSara Falls Suburban Area Commission - 19~0 report and requesting grant. O~DE~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be receive~ and referred to the Chsirman of Finance and the Budget Co,,m,~ttee for consideration when the est~tes are being prepared. No. 20 - Niagara Falls Fire Department - annual report fox' 19~0. 0RDEECD on the motion of Ald. MacDorald and Logan that the report be received and referred to the Ch~irm~n of Finance and. the Budget Comm~itteo for consideration wt:en ~me est~tes are bei~E prepared; and further that the Deparlment be comnended for the fins report. No. 21 - _C_i_tJ~ CleF. k_ - recomending isst~nce of ]_icences. 0P~DEPJ~D on the molbn of Ald. l~cDonald and Jolley tl~at the report be received and filed, and the recom- mendations be adopted. RESOLUTIO~S The follow~pE Resolutions were passe~:: No. 25 - INGLIS - McKII[LEY - EESOLVED that His Worship laayor Ha~;kins be requested to forward a con~nurdcation to ~[r. W.A.Fraser, on behalf of this Council, express- ing appreciation for the fine public service he has perfoxmqed during his temva of office as a member of the Court of Revision; that the good wishes of Council be extended for his speedy retumn to health; and the Seal of t~e Corporation be here- to affixed. No. 26 - LOGAN - MacDOD~LD - RESOLVED that a communication of appreciation bs for- warded to the Reverend Canon A.T.F.Holmes for his kind invitation to attend civic service at Christ Chbu'ch on Sunday, 28th January; and the Seal of ~dls Corporation be hersto affixed. Carried unanimously No. 27 - JOLI~Y - MacDOP~LD - ESOLVED that a letter be forwarded to bk'. James Barr, expressing the appreciation of Council for his excellent service as a mem- ber of the Niagara Falls Suburban Area Cor~ ssion; and the Seal of the Corporat- ion be hereto affixed. Carried unanimousl~L BY-LAWS The following By-law was read the first and second times: No. 4620 - To amend By-hw Number 1776, respecting residential sections and res- idental streets in the City of Niagara Falls. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that Ald. Jol- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Logan that the by-law be read the second time - ~a~Tied. (Ald. Donald voted contrsmy to this motion.) It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the by- law be laid on the table and referred to The Ontario Municipal Board for approval. (Ald. Donald voted contrary to this motion.) ~e followingBy-laws were passed: ~p.. 462~ - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to replace poles in various locations. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that Ald. McKin- ley be given the privilege of introdaclng the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. ~ird reading -Ald. MacDonald and Logan - Carried unanimously. No. 4622 - To appoht a member of the Niagara Falls SubUrban Area Connn~ssion. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that Ald. Dor~- ald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that the name of J.A.M~cPherson be inserted in the by-law, that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried, wit~ Ald. Inglis voting contrary to this motion. Z~ird reading -Ald. McKinley and Donald - Carried unardmously. His Worship M~yor Hawkins called the attention of Council to the final lecture in the "Price of Peace" series which will be given by Arnold Fletcher at the Collegiate Auditorium. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald. READ AI~ADOPTED, D February, 1951. Council Chamber, 29 January, 1951. The Finance Coxmmittee met on Monday, 29th January, 1951, for the pur- pose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been prop- erly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were pres- ent. ~ Sundry accounts amounting to $67,467.~6 were approved by the Conml~ttee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Donald. Communications ~ere presented from the Niagara Fall~'Civlc Employees, Federal Union and the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters, regarding 19~1 salaries. On the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley the delegation from the Civic Employees, Union was permitted to address the Committee. MAr. George Downlng was the speak- er and discussed with the Co.~ttee the suggestion which had been made by the Chairman of Finance and the City Manager with re~rd to the salary and wage sched- ule for the current year. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. Doxmld and Logan that the m~presentatives of the Fire Fighters be heard and Messrs. Gr~mm~ and Wade addressed the meeting. The Ch~lxunan of Finance made a statement as to the financial position of the City and the matters to be given consideration in the preparation of the current budget. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. l.hcDonald and Logan that the employees of the two unions be granted an increase of $100.00 each in addition to the $200.00 adJushnent which is being paid at the present time; and the communications be received and filed. (Ald. Donald and Mc- Kinley voted contrary to this motion. ) The represent~ives of the U~o unions then tlmnked the Committee for the consideration shown them. ~he Local Board of Health, the Medical Officer of Health ~ the i~Yelfsre Administrator were present at the meeting, and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~cDonald the delegation was heam~t. Dr. J.H.Davidson, C~i~.n of the Board was the speaker and outlined to the Committee the difficulties exn~eriensed by the Greater Niagara General Hospital with regard to chronic invalids who are ~naintain- ed in the Hospital at considerable expense to the municipality and who could be moved if accommodation could be obtained for them. Mr. Stock, the Welfare Ad~dn- istrator, advised of the action taken by him to provide suitable living acoo~mnod- ation for these persons. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and His Worship Mayor Hawkins that this Co~n~ttee go on record as being in favo~r of im- plementing the suggestions made by the Board ~ith regard to chronic invalids in the Hospital, that everything possible done to remedy this situation and further that the sugges~on be made T~hat the Township of Stamford be asked to take similar action with regard to patients from their municipality. The renewal of the fleet and non-owned automobile policies from 31st Janusry, 1951 for one year, was considered. It ~as ordered on the motion of Ald. McIGnley and Donald that the policies be renewed with the R.C.Young Company at the premiums presented. A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance :gf.~ pe,rlni~ for a building at 1126 Victoria Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the report be received and filed, and the rcc- onmendation be adopted. Offers were received from OlgaMatolich and Maria Coy of $500.00 each for part of Lot 7 at Hm-on Street and Valley~ay. Upon the recommendation of the Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan it was ordered that the report be received and filed, the offers be received and laid on the table until the next meeting or until the Co~n~ttee P~s an opportunity of inspect- ing the property. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Mci~inley and Roberrs. tEAD AI~ADOFTED, 5 February, 1951. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 29 January, 1951. ~ae Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the pus'pose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of tile Council were present. BY-IAW The following By-law was passed: 4623 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on t/~e motion of Ald. McKinley and bhacDonald that Ald. inglis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley ~mt Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and ~he by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. reading -Ald. McKinley and MacDonald - Carried unanimously. ~e Council adJo,~-ned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. READ AIO ADOPTED, 5 February, 1951. Clerk Mayor COI~FERENCE Council Chamber, 29 Janetory, 19~1. The Conference Committee of ~e City Council assembled at the close of the regular cmmcil and finance meetings onM onday, 2~th Janttary, 19~l, for ~e purpose of considering the various matters placed before them. All members of the Committee were present and His WorshipMayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of tile matters presented to them, The Conference Committee adJom.ned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley. 1F_AD AND ADOP~D, 5 February, 1951. Clerk Chairman S]I~ PEETING NEGULAR Council Cl~uber, ' :.~e~ ....... 1991. P~rsuant to adJotu~aent, the Council met at 7.30 p .m. on Lionday, February~ 1951, for the pm]~ose of considering general bm~iness and finnrice. All members of the Council were present. Z~e Council, having received a:Ad read the minutes of the previous meeting~ adopted these on the motion of Ald. Y~cDona!d and Roberts. DEPUTATI0}I On the motion of AId. Donald and McKinley, a deputation from. the Greater Niagara Conmunity Chest was permitted to address the Council. bh~. Boyd Slemnon, Messrs. A.Hodge, J.M.Barclay and P.T.Barnes advised Council of the activities of the Chest and stated that owing to the ex~pected infl,J_x of persons to the area for the Hydro developraent, the Chest anticipated increased activities and the possib- ility of requests for additional funds later in the yea- to continue the work of the Various agencies. ~e speakers also told Council of the work being. done with the Chilaren's Aid Society which had effected a saving to the mmlicipality in the cost of maintenance of children. The Council a~6Teed t.bat no action was necessary at this time and that the Chest should make any necessary presentations hter in the year or to the 19j2 Council. CObI~JNiCATIONS The followin~ Communications were nJ~esente_~d: No. 49 - County of Welland - re meeting of Special Gaol Conmfittee. 0RDEE) on the motion of Ald. In~lis and ~cDonald That the communication be received and laid on the table for consideration later in the meeting. SEE Finance meetin.~ NO. 50 - Harold Her~r~ - appreciation of assistance of police. 0RDEP~ED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, and a copy be forwarded to t~e Board of Police Connmissioners. No. 51 - Greater Niagara Chamber of C~merce - not requiring grant for 1951. 0~EF~D on the motion of Ald. Donald and l~acDor~ld that the conmunication be rec- eived and filed, and the Ct~m~ber be thanked for their good work. No. 52 - Greater Niagara Communit~j. Chest - requesting grant. 0RDEED on the mot- ion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that the communication be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance and the Budget Committee. No. 53 - Health League of Canada - requesting grant. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the commmnication be received and referred to the Cl~irman of Finance and the Budget Committee. AId. Logan arrived at the meeting. No. 54 - Memorial Home and School Associa_%io~ - re Stanley Avenue and Queen Eliz- ~ ~bethW~y. ~RDEi~ED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that the commun- ~catlon be received and filed, the Association be thanked for bringing the matter to the attention of Council; and as the intersection is outside the J~risdiction of Council, it be suggested the matter be referred to the proper authorities. No. 55 - Board of Education - requesting $220,000.00 issue of debentbbres. on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed, and the request be acceded to. RFPORZ~ Th__e followin~ Reports were ?resented: No. 22 - City Clerk - re conference held 29th January. 0RDEF~]V on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald td~t the report be received, filed and adopted. (AI~. Donald vo~ed contrary to this motion.) No. 23 - .Ci_tl~ Clerk - recommending issuance of licenses. 0RDEi~D on the motion of Ald. I.~cDonald and Roberts that the report be received and filed, and the rec- ommendations be adopted. No. 24 - Assessor - re attendance at convention. 0RDE~E~ on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that the report be received and filed, and ~2~e Assessor be thanked for bringing the n~t meeting to this City. ss u. xo s T~e followin~ Resolutions were passed: No. 28 - ~kcDONALD - DODIALD - RESOLVED that a message be forwarded to ~e family of the late Mr. ~omas Kennie, expressing the sympathy of His Worship Mayor Haw- kins, the City Council and citizens of Niagara Falls upon the death of this faith- ful employee of the Corporation; and the Seal of the CoaTsration be hereto af- fixed. Carried unanimousl~] BY-IAW ~he _following By-law was passed: No. 4624 - To authorize the borrowing of $250,000.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Ald. Ing- lie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and MacDonald that Rale 36 (2) of the Standling Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading -Ald. Donald and Jolley - Carried unanimously. His Worship Mayor Hawkins advised that he had appointed Aid. Donald and Inglis and the City Manager as the representatives of Council to attend the con- vention of the Ontario Good Roads Association. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Jolley. l~F~D AND ADOP~ED, 12 February, 1951. Clerk ~ Mayor FINANCE M~ETING Council Chamber, 5, Febrtary, 1951. The Finance Comittoe met on Monday, 5th February, 1991, for the ptu'- pose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been prop- erly certified and placed before them. All members of the Com~mittee were pres- ent. Sundry accounts amounting to $45,850.92 were approved by the Committee. ~e accounts submitted, being passed or othe~.~ise dealt wi~, were o~- er~ placed in the money by-law for presentation to t~e Council on the motion of Ald. Donald and His Worship Mayor Hawkins. A petition from F.j.Miller and 41 others, a report of the City Manager, and an opinion from the City Solicitor, as laid over from previous meetings, and in consection with the application of Coca-Cola Ltd. for a permit to build. ware- house, were presented. A report of the Property Committee, recommending the gu~anting of a permit, was also suhndtted. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that the reports and petition be received and laid on khe table until the next meeting, and the principal petitioner be advised the matter will be considered at that time and he also be informed as to the recommendation of the Property Committee. The comparison of tax collections for January was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McPZinley and Donald that the statement be received aud filed, and given the usual publicity. A report was presented from the City l~nager, recommending the issuance of a pern~it for the erection of an addition to the property of Rosbergs Limited. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and His Worship Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the recomend~tion be adopted. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberts that Ald. Inglis, His Worship Mayor Hawkins and the City Manager be the committee from Council to meet with ~Lr. R.H.Saunders, Chairman of the Hydro-Electric Pc~er Com~ssion of Ontario in Toronto for discussion upon the matter of the grant from the Commission. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Roberts that the Committee meet to discuss the 1951 budget at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, 8th February. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Roberts and Logan that the commun- ication from the County of Welland, as referred from the Council meeting, be rec- eived and the Special Gaol Committee be asked to postpone the meeting for one week, inasmuch as the date schedule is that upon which the budget meeting will be held. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald. BEAD AND ADOP~ED, 12 February, 19~1. Clerk C n Fi e hang COUNCIL MEETIND ~le Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing ~e by-law which covered ~e accounts approved by ~le Cormnittee. All members of the Council were present. The following _BJ~-la_w was_passed: N_~o. 4629 ~ To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKihl~y and Jolley that Ald. Inf~- lis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law he read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was o~dered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that Rule 36 (~) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. ~ird ~ading -Ald. MacDonald and McKinley - Carried unanimously. The Council adjou~med on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. !~ADANDADOPTED, 12 Febmary, 1951. Mayor Council Chamber, 5 February, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday~ 5th February, 1951, for the purpose of considering the various n~ttera placed before them. All members of the Committee were present and. His Worship ~ayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the n~tters pm~sented to them, the Corfference Ccm~nittee adJourne~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. tF~AD AND ADOp~'~D, 1~ February, 1951. erk ' ' ° ' Chairman SEVEN~I MEETING EINANCE [~tEETING Council Ctmmber, u Febrtmry, 19~1. 9~e Finance Cmm~dttee assembled as the Budget Coxmittee at 2.00 ~.,a. on ~m'sday, 8th February, 1991, for the ptuTose of perusing the estin~tes fo~_' the year 1951. All members of ~e Cor~nittee were present and Ald. O.R.Ingtis, Ctlair- man of Finance, was chai~mmn of the meeting. The Chairman outlined ~qe tentative budget as had been presented to the Com~dttee. Aid. Donald thcn asked that the City lliar~er nnz. kea verbal report on ~he re-organization of the Assessment and AccountireS Departments. It was ordered on the aption of Ald. Donald and 1.2cKinley thst His Wor- ship M~ayor itawkins be asked to appoint a delegation to interview Dr. W.ihMcMillan, M.P., at Thorold, to ascertain what disposition is to be ~.de of the old Custom building, with a view to obtaining the sam~_e for the use of the Corporation. His Worship appointed Ald. Logan and Donald as this committee. Aid. Roberts suggested that a conm~ittee of Council be appointed to go into the matter of conditions at the City Hall. It was agreed that tile remuneration for the aldem~en be increased to $~0~.00 per am~um, that a new by-law be presented and forwarded to the Department of Municipal Affairs for approval. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKir~lsy that the 1.~yor's remunel'ation be increased to $2,600.00. It was agreed ~mt when officials attend conventions, they be paid their salaries, plus expenses, substantiated by vouchers, and paid accordingly. It was also agreed that the City officials be notified that any requests for permission to attend conventions must first be submitted to the City Ma~aGsr, who will screen the same and if favoumable, present the requests to the Coralell. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and 1.1acDonaid that ttle Nia- gara F~ontier Humane Society be pe~vaitted to sell dog tags and the Society be paid twenty-five cents for each tag sold by them. It was agreed ~mt the i~ta of $I,000.00 for CiTllian Defsnco be struck from the budget. It was agreed that His Worship l~.yor Ha~.:kins be requested to take np with the Board of Police Counn~fssioners the suggestion that a new constable be not appointed, in the interests of econon~G and report thereon to the Com~cil. It was agreed that the City Manager go into the matter of the City Itydro wi+a~ regard to what interests and rights the Corporation may have, if an~ and to ascertain if there is any possibility of having the rates reduced. It was agreed that Assistant Chief Win. Didsinus Of the Fire Department be retired on a pension of 5~0.00 per month. Will regard to the Fire Department, it was a~.eed that anAssistant Chief~ one captain an~ ~o lieutenants be appointed in place of the four lieuten- ants, the matter to be taken up with the 0ityNanager and the Fire Chief, and a report thereon be made to the Council. It was agreed that the following mounts be deducted from the Budget as submitted: $2,~00.00 fromPolice StgnalMalntenance; $1,800.00 fromFire Alarm Maintenance; $~00.00 from Traffic signs an~ $2,100.00 for two new traffic lights. 4i It was agreed ttmt when the new agreement is prepared ~iith the Niagara Falls Civic Employees ' Federal Union, provision be made that workmen must be off at least tln-ee clear days befo~ sick pay is allowed. Ald. Donald asked that a detailed statement of sick time lost by emp- loyees during the year 19D0 be provided for .the Council. It was a~'eed cost of labou~. for snov: ~no-~uit shown for labcueTM ~.~ :~1,000.00 be deducted from ldm appropriation for rcmoFal; tt~t an amount of $7,622.00 be deducted from t]_~ in the Street Departout. It was a~eed ~mt the appropriation for landscapin~ and ~ading the City dump be reduced by ~300.00. It vas agreed ~d~at the enn. omqt of $4,000.00 as sho~-:n in time Buntget for extra costs with regard to indigorite, remain as sot up. Ald. _Roberrs and Logan were opposed to this action. It was agreed that the appropriation for labour at the Swfnming Fool be reduced by an amo~mt of $435.00. Ti~e City Ns. nager reconmaended tlmt the cost of installing water services be increased as follows: on mmcadam streets from $10.00 to $40.00 and on payee~ ~'l~.00 "'l ~ O0 It streets, from ~ p to ~'~p. . was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donal~ an; 1.1cIiin].ey 'that iq~.e reoon_~nenclat~on be received an~- adogtea. and a new' schale of rate~ be put into effect as outlined. It was a~eed 1,]~.at an e:IDunt of ~900.00 be deducte~l fr~. the appropria- tion for labore' in coDn~ection with service re,pairs in 'the Wa~r Department. T~- was aCJeee~ t]z t the ~' -~ a ..... ~. 1.~n~~Ser should go into the nmt'bBr oC a~]ait- !o~1 revenue fi'~:a conm~ercia! ueers~ and consult thereon ~ith the Water Coatmitts,. ~ usa r;.,.j2ced that a co~m~unication be forwarded. to ~!le Cet~_trs.! and Housing Corporation in an effort ~o chain a Mrger ~'ant the m'opcrt~es of ~n Corporation. ~e Connnittee adjourned at 10.45 p.m. READ AL-D ADOP~); 19 Yebr~ry~ 1991. COU2T OF BV~TZB!OIT C,-'u'n:] Pbr~lu], ] D Fcb,:,l;Ar,Z . ~ :::'~ A Cotu't of Revision on local improveL~.ents~ including paver_ents~ sewers, sidewa]fi;s~ ~rading, cua~bs and C%~tters~ was held in the Council Chamf~er on Saint- daD% lOth Febr~ary, 1991 at 10.00 a.m_. The following were the monsters present: Sheriff V.L.Da~!dson and IQ~. 0.W.ZY!vm!ennan. After the orS~aDlzation of the Cotn~t~ it was found that there ~.zere no appeals~ and the Com't was then adjoin'ned. Certifiee. correct, Deputy City Clerk Sheriff ,i EIGHTHMEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 12 February, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 12th February, 19~1, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meetings, adopted thosefor the regular meeting of 5th Eebruary and laid on the table the minutes for the meeting of the B~dget Commit- tee on8th February. DEPUTATION In connection with Conmaunication No. 58 and on the motion of Ald. Mc- kinley and Jolley, the representatives from the Greater Niagara General Hospital Trust were permitted to address Council. Mr. A.S.Robertson and Mr. H.F. Garwood were the speakers and discussed with the members of Council the request of the Trust for additional payment in cormection with the cost of indigent patients in the Hospital during theyear 1950. SEE Communication No. 58 COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications w~re presented: No. 56 - County of We_~lland - re postponed meeting of Gaol Comiittee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald are MacDonald that the communication be received and referred to the Conference Committee for consideration. SEE Conference meeting No. 57 - Village of Crystal Beach - re housing facilities. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and McKinley that the communication be received and filed, and referred to the superintendent of the new P~ydro project for his information. No. 58 - Greater Niagara General Hospital - re indigent costs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Roberts that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration. No. 59 - Niagara Falls Civic Employeest Federal Union - accepting increase. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the communication be rec- eived and filed. No. 60 - Niagara Falls Fire Fighters - accepting increase. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed. REPORTS The following Re~orts were presented: No. 25 - City Clerk - re conference held 5th February. O~DEE on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received, fi~ed and adopted. No. 26 - Deputy City Clerk - recommending issuance of licenses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and the recommendations be adopted. No. 27 - City Manager - re meeting with P~dro-Electric Power Commission chaim. n~ re grant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report received and filed, the agreement be accepted and the Committee of Council be thanked for their good work. ~ ~ 0LUTI 0 ~ No. 29 - [~Lc!LhT-~[~'~E~Y_' k~-pppLL~!t°. - ESOD,ED that a message be Con,;an,~ed to the fly of Al~en~zn A.C .Jolley~ e~jressi~ the s~apathy of the City Co'moil and cit- izens of Niagara Falls upon the death of [h'. J.B.Yom~ and the Seal of the Cor- poration be hereto a~fixed. Carried unanimousIll 3Y -lAWS ~xe fol].owln~[~DZ-laws were 2assed: I I , To provide for giving the Collector of T~xes, ereSit For the mnovdzt rot- mined by her to the Treastu'er in the year 1950. It was ordered on the motion of Aid.. McKinley and Dom~lc] that AI~. !is be given tb_e privilege of introducing the b,j-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimousiF. It ~.:as o~4ercd on the x!Dt!on of Aid. Donald and ~hcDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the S~ndi~ ~les of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec- ond reading - Carried ~n~tously. :~nird reading - AId. l,IcKinley and Donald - Carried umanintously. In com~ection ~fith the follo~.~inE by-law, Ald. G.R.Inglis, Chai~zn of Finance, presented a statement with regard to the BudGet which he had presents8. ~ld. Logan and Roberrs spoke upon the totter of the request of the Greater !{iag- are general Hospital T~st for additional paDssent towar~ the cost of indigent patients in 1950 and were of the opinion that favouyable consideration should be given to the request. His Worship l~yor Hawkins stated that he felt the Budget as presented was fair to the citizens as a whole and complimented tile Chai~vnan of Finance and the City officials on the good work which lind been done in the prep- aration of the s~me. No. 4~2~ - To provide for the appropriations for the year 1951. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and McKinley that Aid. Tng- lis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-l~w be read the first time - Carried unanimously. .,. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and McKimley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council he suspended and the by-law be given the second re~ding - Cs~ried unanimously. ~hird reading -Ald. Donald and ~cDonald - Carried m~animously. ~:!o. ~628. - To authorize the levying and collecting of t~xes for the year 1951, and defining the certain duties of the Clerk, Treasurer and Collector of the City of Niagara Falls. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Jolley and MacDonald that Ald. tn- glis be given the privilege of intorducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - C~rried unax~imously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolle~ and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Stending Rules of Council be suspended and Qle by-law be given the second reading - Carried un~nimously. ' i ~ird reading -Ald. Dop~o, ld and Roberts - Carried unanimously. 4-62 IYO. j~]~ - To authorize the Inanner in which ~xes for the yes2-19~1 shall become due, to provide a thee for pa~ent and petalties for non-pa~ent. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~.n that Ald. ~g_ lis be ~iven the priglegs of introducing ~e by-law a~t the by-hw be given the first readi~ - GaiTled ~n~o~ly. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that Rtnte ~ (2) of the Standing .Rules of Council be suspended and the by-lezf be given the second reading - Carried u~nimo'~sly. Z~ird reading - Aid. Mc~Zinley and Donald - Carried u~nimo~tsly. No. 4g?O ~ - To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberrs ~lat Ald. inglis be given the privilege of ihtroduci~ the by-hw and the by-hw be road the first thle - Carried u~nimo~sly. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Roberts that Rtule 36 (2) of the Standing ~dos of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimo~s!y. Third reading - Aid. ~lacDonald and Logan - Carried unaniraously. Aid. Inglis drew ±o the attention of the Council an editorial which ha~ appeared in the local press On 8th February with regard to the alleged operation of booMmakers in this City. The Alderman stated tint he had been contactcd by citizer~s who were alan~ed by this statement, and wished to emphasize the fact that this was a matter over which the City Council had no control. Discussion was ent- ered into on the subject and it was agreed that this wottld come under the Jurisd- iction of the Attorney-General's Department or the Board of Police Comnissioners. His Worship Mayor itawkins advised Council ttmt he would bring the matter to the attention of the Board of Police C~nmiss~oners at their next meeting, and would discuss it with the Chief Constable inmediately. ~le Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McMimley and Jolley. READ AND ADOPYre), 19 February, 19D1. Deputy Clerk FINANCE ~ETR~G Council Chamber, 12 February, 1951. Finance Cdmmittee mot on Monday, 12th February, 1951, for the put- pose of approving and also of passings the various accounts which had been prop- crly certified and placed before them. All members of the Comnittee were pros~ ent · Stu~dry accounts amounting to $25,~10.37 were approved by the Co~m~ttee. ~e accounts submitted, being passed or othem~¢ise ~ealt ~-:itlb were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the notion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. A conm~unication~ referred from a previous meeting, frox tile United Bro- therhood of Carpenters and Joiners~ requesting the appointment of a full-time building inspector, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McFdnley that the conmaunication be received and filed, owing to the fact that the Budget has been struck and it is the opinion of td~e Co~nmittee that the pres- ent staff is oompetant to take care of these duties. A co~maunication, as referred from a previous meeting, fron~ the ~Yiags. ra District Credit Association~ requesting ~he renewal of the contract with Dun and Bradstreet of Canada, Limited~ ~Ias considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberrs that the communication be received and filed, and lhe contract be not renewed this year. A comunication from the Devonis Private Hospital, as referred. from a previous meeting, and requesting an increased per diem rate of $4.00, was consid- ered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Do~zld and. Roberrs that the commun- ication be received and filed, and the increased rate be paid. A report of the City Manager, a petition from F.J.Milter and 41 others, the opinion of the City Solicitor and the recommendation of the Property Conmit- tee regarding the application of Coca-Cola L~t. for a permit to construct a ware- house, as laid over from previous meetings, were considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that the reports and petition be received and filed, and the recommendation of the Property Committee be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance of a permit to move a building from 889 Victoria Avenue to the northwest corner of St. Clair Avenue and Mo~Tison Street. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDOnald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. EEADANDADCPTMD, 19 Febrt~a-y, 1951. Deputy Clef4 COUNCtLMEETING Council Chamber, 12 February, 1951. ~e Cotmoil re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings forthe pu~pose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts proved by the Committee. All members of ~le Council were present. BY -IAW following By-law was pa..s.sed: No. ~631 - To Gcant Monies for General ]~urposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Ald. InC~ lis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first ti~e - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that Rule ~6 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - C~rried unanimously. Thi~i reading -Ald. Jolley and Robarts - Carried unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Do~mld. READ AI'~ ADOP~ED, 19 February, 1951. Deputy Clerk Mayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 12 February, 19D1. ~e Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 12th February, 195Z, for the pttrpose of considering the various matters placed before them. All members of the Con~aittee ~ere present and His Worship Mayor H~kins ~as chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the matters p~sented to them, the Conference Committee ad- Joulened on the motion of Ald. Donald and NcKinley. EAD A~) ADOPTED, 19 February, 1951. Deputy Clerk .,~ Chairman COURT OF APPEAL ADJOUP~nD KEARINU Council C]~e2.bcr, ~ zesi'Uary, i9~1. His Henour Judge Harold E. Fuller held a court of aD-Deal at 2°30 p.m. on Znu~adaY~ 15th Febr~ary, 1951, for the purpose of consider~[G appeals which ]md been ariaGrained sine die at the sourot held on 15th Jhauary, following decis- ions of the Cora. t of Revision on the assessment roll for the year !9~0. lcwing action was t~ken upon the -~'espective appeals; .and upon agreement between the solicitors fo~' the Coz'poration and the Companies upon whose behalf the ap- peals were made: .Roll !b.._ Appellant Description Land B~dtX Canada Southern Railway, Ticket office Michigan Central Rail- way, by Ki~Esmill, Mills, Price & Fleming Bridge proper Right-of-way and lands 600~000. Decision of Com't ~ner to be shown as Canada South- ern Raih.~ay; Lessee; Hew York Central Railway; no ctmnge in ass- ossnlent ~ner to be shown as Niagara River Bridge C~l~ar~/; Lessee: New York Central Railway~ Building to be reduced by $250,000. O~ner to be shown as Canada South- ern Railway; Lessee: New York Central Railway; no clmnge in ass- essment. Tae Court was then adjourned. Certified correct, Deputy City Clerk Judge :J NINTH MF~fTING BECArLAR MEETING Council Chamber, 19 February, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 4.00 p.m. on Monday, 19th February, 1951 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these, together with the m~n,Ates of the budget meeting, on the motion of Ald. Jolley and NatDonald. AId. Logan arrived at the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS The foliowinE Conmunications were presented: No. 61 - Postmaster General - re reduction of mn~l carrier service. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed. No. 62 - City Clerk, Owen Sound - resolution re price control regulations. ORD- ERED on the motion of AId. Donald and Roberrs that the communication be received and the resolution be endorsed and forwarded to Dr. W.H.NcKillen, M.P. (The vote was as follows: For: Ald. Donald, Roberrs, Logan, Jolley and Na~or Hawkins; Ag- ainst: AId. MacDonald, Inglis and McKinley) No. 63 - Hermes Club - requesting permission to hold carnival. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the communication be received and permis- sion be granted, subject to a report from the City Manager end Chairman of Finance. No. 6~ - E.A.Thomas - re condition of sewer. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Don- aid and MacDonald that the ccannunication be received and referred to the City Man- ager for a report. No. 65 - Ontario NuniciVal Association - interim report. ORE on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the conmunication be received and laid on the table. REPORTS The following Reports were presented: No. 28 - City Manager - re special gaol cn,~4ttee me~ing. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the report be received and filed. SEE Resolution No. 30 No. 29 - AId. A.J.McEinley - re ~-austrial promotion conference. ORDF3ED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Jolley that the report be received and laid on the table for one week for the perusal of the members of Council. No. 30 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licenoes. ORDERED c~ the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the recom- mendations be adopted. No. 31 - Deputy City Clerk - re conference held 12th February. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Donald and Jolley t~a$ the report be received, filed and adopted. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 30 - DONALD - LOGAN - RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls forward a letter of protest regarding the decision of the Gaol Committee and out- lining all the reasons for wishing them to delay any action at the present time; and a copy be sent to each member of the County Council; and the Seal of the Cor- poration be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously. No. 31 - MCKINLEY - DONALD - RESOLVED that the matter of the appointment of a representative from the Council of the City of Niagara Falls to the Hospital Trust be left in abeyance until an official communication is received; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously No. 32 - ROBERTS - JOT.T~__Y - RESOLVED that a letter of congratulations be fo~arded to the North American Cyanamid V.~m~ted expressing Council's conmendation on the new recreation centre; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimous~__lI The following By-laws were passed: No. 46~2 - To provide for the 1951 expenditure on roads and streets in the City of Niagara Falls in the Couaty of Welland. It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and Jolley that Aid. Ing- lis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec- ond reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading - AId. NcKinley and Donald - Carried ,m_~n~mously. No. ~633 - To repeal By-law Number 4589. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. JoBsy and MacDonald that Ald. Ing- lis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading -Ald. McKinley and Jolley - Carried unanimously. NISC~T.T.ANEOUS The City Olerk advised the Nayor and Members of Council that he -had been contacted by FAr. Gordon Dorst with reference to Coumiles appointment of a repres- entative to the Hospital Trust and that it w~uld be desirable to make the appoint- = ent at this meeting in order that the me could be given to Mr. aohnMatthews, representative of the Hospital Trust who is going to appear before the Private Bills Cre~n~ttee in Toronto on Tuesday, 20th February. S..EE Resolution No. ~1 His Worship the Mayor referred to the possibility of purchasing two memberships in%he Greater Niagara Chamber of Cmm,erce for the year 19~1. No action was taken on a motion made by Ald. Donald and McKinley that this request be referred to the Chairman of Finance for a report at the next meeting. Ald. Jolly brought up the matter of the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation selling veteransT houses and referred to a case where a veteran who did not ~ish to purchase the house ~n which he was living, had been requested to move to another Central Mortgage house less desirable than the one he is occupy- i~g. Mr. Orr advised that the City of Niagara Falls do not have any control over the sale of these houses. The matter was left in the hands of the City Manager te obtain a full report from the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation and any other information that might be available. Ald. Roberts referred to the fact that he had represented Nayor Hawkins on February 15th at the second opening of the North American Cyanamid Company's new recreation centre and described this beautiful building as being more than adequate to take care of the recreational needs of the Company's employees. ~lYor Hawkins stated that this building is indeed a credit to the community. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 26 February, 1951. Clerk Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 19 February, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 19th February, 1951 for the put~ pose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been prop- erly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $298,395.96 were approved by the Co~.ittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley. The application of Ingham and Smith Construction Company for permission to erect a motel was presented for consideration. It was o~dered cn the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and laid on the table for one week and the City Solicitor be asked to meet with the Finance Committee on this matter. The application of InghAm and .~th Construction Compan~ for permission to erect ten houses on Ontario Avenue, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and McKinley that the report of the 0ity M~nager be received and filed, and the rec~we. endation be adopted. The application of A.Leon Co. Ltd. for perndssion to construct a one- storey addition to the front of the existing building at 598 Queen Street, was presented for consideration, along with a report of the City F~nager. It was ord- ered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. On behalf of the Equipment Committee, the City Clerk presented a report recommending the purchase of two typewriters. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and His Worship Ms~vor Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the recomendation be adopted. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. BAD AND ADOPTED, 26 February, 1951. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 19 February, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. BY-LAW The followinK By-law was passed; .No. 46~ - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Ald. Ing- lie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberrs that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading - AId. McKinley and MacDonald - Carried unanimously. MISC~Y.VdNEOUS At this tdme, AId. Logan expressed his appreciation to the members for holding the macring at ~ o~clock instead of at the usual hour of 7.3o. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Mc Kinley and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 26 February, 1951. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 19 February, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 19th February, 1951, for the purpose of considering the various matters placed before them. All members of the Conm~ttee were present and His Worship Mayor Hawkins was chairm~n of the meeting. After consideration of the matters presented to them, the Conference Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 26 February, 1951. Chairman TENTH ~_~ETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 26 February, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monda~v, 26th February, 1951 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. MacDonald, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Report No. 35 and on the motion of Ald. Jolley and McKinley, representative veterans who are tenants of Central Mortgage and Hous- ing Corporation houses, were presented and permitted to address the Council. Messrs. John Landry, Taylor, Harry Barnett, Arnold and John Chew spoke to Council And outlined the notices they had received ~dth regard to their tenancy in the houses and the wish of the Corporation to sell the same. Representatives of var- ious unions were also present to lend their support to the veterans and to ask that Council take the necessary action to prevent the Housing Corporation contin- uingwith their plans in this regard. Mr. George Downing, representing one of the unions, asked that the veterans be advised when the representatives of the Corp- oration are to meet Council in order that they might be present. SEE Report N9. ~ In connection with Cmunication No. 67, Mr. W.J.McBurney, the City Solicitor, was present and explm4ned to Council the proposed organization of the new Hospital Board and advised that no responsibility would fall on the Council in the event a representative on the Board was appointed from that body. SEE ~_omunic~tion Ne. 6Z COMMUNICATIONS The following Comunications ware presented: No. 66 - John Layrig - Report ~9 of Niagara Area Plan. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis end Jolley that the communication and repox-b be received and referred to the City Manager in order that he might select the pertinent points for con- sideration of the Property Committee, who, in turn, would report and make recom- mendations to the Council. Ald. Donald arrived at the meeting. No. 67 - Greater Niagara General HosVital - re new beaM and requesting appoint- ment of representative. 0RDEED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Logan that the comunication be received and filed and His Worship Mayor Hawkins he appointed the representative of the City Council on the Board. No. 68 - City of Fort William - resolution re tax sale confirmation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the communication be received and filed. No. 69 ~ Canadian Red Cross Society - requesting permission to erect banners. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the connunication he rec- eived and filed, and permission be granted. 5fi No. 70 - Niagara Falls HorticUltural Society - appreciation of grant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the connnunication be received and filed. No. 71 - NiaEara Falls Optimist Air Cadets - requesting proclamation and permis- sion for tag day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Donald that the munication be received and filed, permission for the tag day be granted and the proclamation be issued. No. 72 - Canadian LeEion 21 Celtic Soccer Club - requesting use of Cakes Park for season. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the communication be received and filed, and permission for the use of the field be granted, sub- Ject to the supervision of the City Manager and providing the schedule will not conflict with other activities from time to time. No. 73 - Maid of I,~st Steamboat Company Ltd. - requesting permission to change rates. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the comunication be received and filed, and permission for the change be granted. No. 74 - Niagara Falls Citizens' Band - requesting re-consideration of applicat- ion for grant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Inglis that the con~nun- ication be received and filed, and a lettr be forwarded explaining the action of Council in curtailing grants to bands during 1951 and also pointing out that an application was not made in the first instance. No. 72 - North American Cyanamid Limited - appreciation of congratulations. ERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the communication be received and filed. No. 76 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - re replacing poles, anchor. No. 77 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - re replacing poles. No. 78 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - re placing pole. No. 79 - Doll Telephone Company of Canada - re placing buried cable, etc. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberrs that the communications be rec- eived and fi~ed, and permission be granted, and the by-law be presented. SEE By-law No. ~63} REPORTS Laid ever from previous meetings: No. 29 -Ald. A.J.McKinley - re industrial promotion conference. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that the report be received and laid on the table for further reference, and the Alderman be thanked for the very fine report. The following Reports were presented: No. 32 - City Clerk - re conference held 19th February. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan that the report be received and filed, and adopted. No. 33 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberrs that the report be received and filed, and the rec~ onmendations be adopted. No. 34 - His Worship Mayor Hawkins - re appointment of new Constable. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the report be received and filed, and His Worship be thanked for his efforts in this connection. No. 35 - City Manager - re purchase and rental of CentralMortgage and Housing Corporation houses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the rep- ort be received and filed, the reconmwndations be adopted, that Mr. W.W. Scott be asked to attend the next meeting of Council for the discussion of this matter, that the veterans be notified of such meeting in order that they may be present; that the local representative of the Corporation be advised of the proposed meet- ing and asked to'take no further action in the meantime; that a strong letter of protest be forwarded to the Honourable F~nister of Resources and Development, and a copy be forwarded to Dr. W.H.McMillan, M.P. No. 36 - Water Committee - recon~endations re sale to other municipalities and meter consmere. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the report be received, the first recommendation be adopted and the recommendation with reg- ard to meter rates be referred back to the Committee for further consideration. No. 37 - CitJ Manager - re change in Fire Department Act re hours, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Ro berts that the report be received and laid on the table for further consideration at the first meeting in September. No. 38 - City Treasurer - requesting perndssion to call for tenders for debentm'es. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the report be received and referred to the City Manager and City Treasurer for further investigation. RESOLUTIONS The follo~inE Resolutions were passed: No. 33 - LOGAN - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that the City Manager and City Solicitor be requested to bring in a report and reconmendations ~ith regard to the various areas throughout the City for which registered plans have not been filed; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 3A -McKI~NLEY - JOTI.Ry - RESOLVED that a message be forwarded to the f~,ily of the late Mr. A.A.Robertson, who was recently appointed general superintendent of the new Sir Adam Beck generating plant project, expressing the sympathy of His Worship Mayor E.M.Hawkins, the members of the City Council and citizens of Niag- ara Falls upon the untimely death of this gentleman; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 35 - DONALD - LOGAN - RESOLVED that a message be forwarded to Alderman W.C. MacDonald, presently in the Greater Niagara General Hospital, expressing the good wishes of His Worship Mayor Hawkins, the members of Council and Citizens of Niag- ara Falls for his speedy recovery; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af- fixed. Ca__rried No. 36 - ROBERTS -MCKINLEY -RESOLVED that a message be forwarded to Mr. F.C. NcBurney, K.C., the City Solicitor, expressing the good wishes of His Worship Mayor Hawkins, the members of Council and citizens of Niagara Falls for hi~ speedy recovery; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: No. ~3~ - To provide for permission to The Doll Telephone Company of Canada to replace poles and anchors and place buried cable, poles and anchors at various locations. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberrs that.Aid. McKin- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-lawand the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. Donald and Roberrs - Carried. 5F MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Logan quoted a press report he had read with regard to an agreement between the Hydro-Electric Power Commis~on of Ontario and the unions concerning the rates of pay of workers on the new Hydro project in this area· The City Man- ager was asked to investigate and report to Council in this regard. Ald. Logan spoke of the press report of criticism of the City Council by the Chamber of Commerce for the action taken in e]~nHnating a grant to the Chamber for the current year. Various members of Council spoke upon the matter and pointed out that Council was acting in acoordance with the wishes of the Chamber as expressed in a letter to Council. Reference was also made to comments made by the Stamford Township Council in criticism of the actions of Council when preparing the budget· The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. KEAD AND ADOPTED, 5 March, 1951- FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, The Finance Committee met on Monday, 26th February, 1951, for the pur- pose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been prop- erly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the ex- ception of Ald. MacDonald, were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $92,3~8.61 were approved by the Co.~ttee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt. with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald· Offers of Olga Matolich and Maria Coy of $500.00 each for part of Lot 7, Huron Street, as laid over from previous meetings, were presented. A report of the Property Committee was also submitted. Upon the recommendation of the Prop- erty Committee and on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley, it was ordered that the offers and report be received and filed, and the prospec- tive purchasers be advised the property is not for sale at the present time. A report of the City Manager, as laid over from the previous meeting, and with regard to an application from Ingham and Smith for a permit to erect a motel on Lots 1~, 15, 16 and 17, Ontario Avenue, was considered. A deputation residents of the area was presented and on the motion of His Worship Mayor Haw- kins and Ald. Jolley, were heard by the Committee. PLr. Dulmadge and 1/~v. Quick out- lined the objections of the residents to the granting of such a permit. Mr. W.J. McBurney, the City Solicitor, also spoke and advised Council of the by-laws which are presently in force in the City and which would prohibit such erection at this location. M~. Sheppard of Martin, Calvert and Matthews, representing Ingham and Smith, also spoke and asked for information with regard to the by-laws. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the report be received and filed, and permission be not granted as such erection would be contraz~ to ex- isting by-laws. A report was presented from the City ~nager, recommending the issuance of a building permit for the erection of a warehouse on part of Lot 2, Bridge Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted· The statement of relief for the month of January was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the statement be received and filed, and given the usual publicity. The Co~nittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 5 March, 1951. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 26 February, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ap- proved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. MacDonald, were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: No. ~6~6 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Ald. Ing- lie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and Roberrs that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the soc~ end reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. McKinley and Roberts - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Jolley and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 5 ~rch, 1951. Clerk Mayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 26 February, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 26th February, 1951 for the purpose of considering the various matters placed before them. All members of the Con~nittee, with the exception of Ald. MacDonald, were present; and His Wor- ship Ma~or Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. Aftset consideration of the various matters placed before them, the Committee ad- Journed on the motion of AId. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 5 March, 1951. ~ Chairn~n ELEVENTH }~ETING REGULAR EET!NG Council Chamber, 5 March, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 5th March, 1951 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan. Ald. Inglis arrived at the meeting. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Conmunication No. 83 and on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley, representatives of the Niagara Falls Citizenst Band were permitted to address Council. Messrs. LeHuray and Haist advised Council of the activities of the Band, and of their expenses and need for financial assistance. SEE ConEunication No. 8 In connection with Petition No. 2 and on the motion of Ald. Jolley and McKinley, Mrs. Wauchope and Mrs. G.T.Jackson were permitted to address Council. The speakers advised Council of the conditions which exist with rsgard to the op- eration of Seebiers Cartage Company on Park Street and the nuisances and annoy- ances to which the residents were subjected. SEE Petition No. TENDERS Tenders had been called for the supply of grass seed for the year 1951. 0nthe motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald the tenders submitted were opened, in- itialled by His Worship ~yor Hawkins and read. Following this it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the lowest tender, that of Mrs. Jessie Fischer, be accepted and the tenders be received and filed. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting: No. 66 - John Layng - report/~9 of Niagara Area Plan. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be received and laid on the table for a further report from the Property Committee. SEE Report No. ~9 Th_~e following Comunications were presented: No. 80 - Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation - re meeting with Council. OR- DERED o~ the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the communication be rec- eived and filed and Mr. Scott be advised that Council will meet htm on 12th March. N0. 81 - Provincial SecretarF - re representative at defence forum. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the comnunication be received and laid on the table, and the City Manager and Chairman of Finance be requested to submit a report and rec~aendations to Council, with p~er to act thereon. (Ald. Roberts and Inglis voted contrary to this motion.) No. 82 - Kitchener Street Home and School Association - re protection at crossings. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and N~cDohald that the communication be eived and filed, and the matter of traffic monitors for the protection of the school children he taken up with the Board of Education with the suggestion that such person be employed in each school area, utilizing men who are disabled. No. 83 - NiaKara Falls Citizens' Band - re services and requesting grant. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the communication be received and filed; that the Band be advised that Council will deal ~ith the matter of p~. ment for the use of their services as the occasions arise; and meanwhile, it be suggested that the Band contact other local organizations in an effort to obtain financial assistance. REPORTS Laid over from the previous.meeting: No..36 - Water Committee - re meter ~ates. (In this connection, the Chairman, Ald. Jolley made a verbal recommendation to Council that the meter schedule be increased by five cents per thousand gallons for each quantity division thereon.) It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report and ver- bal recommendation be received and filed, and the recon~nendations be adopted. (Ald. Inglis and McKinley voted contrary to this motion.) SEE By-law No. 4637 No. 38 - City Treasurer - requesting permision to call for debentures. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and filed. SEE Report No. 40 The following Reports were presented: No. 39 - City Manager - re Niagara Area Plan. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Don- ald and MacDonald that the report be received and laid on the table for consider- ation by the Property Committee. No. 40 - City ManaKer and Treasurer - re debenture issue for $2~0,000.00. ORD- DERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received. and filed, and tenders be called at a rate of three and one-half per cent interest and also tenders be requested at whatever rate would yield the sum of $2~0,000.00. (This motion was carried with Ald. Inglis and McKinley voting contrary.) An am- endment was submitted by Ald. Inglis and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and tenders be called for debentures at three and one-half per cent int- erest. This motion was defeated. No. 41 - City Clerk - re conference held 26th February. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Donald that the report be received and filed. No. ~2 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licenoes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Roberts that the report be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, the City Manager be requested to report upon the application of Niagara Motor Sales for a used car lot licerice; and the remainder of the ap- plications for licences be granted. No. 43 - City Engineer - recommending storm sewer on Murray Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~cDonald that the report be received and laid on the table to permit Council to inspect the location during the Tour' of Inspection. PETITION The following Petition was presented: No. 2 - Mrs. Isabelle Wauchope and 10 others - re nuisance created by Scobiees Cartage Company. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the petition be received and filed, and His Worship P~%yor Hawkins be asked to t~e this matter up with the Board ofPolice Conmbissioners for action and the petition- ers be advised of the date of the meeting in order that they may present their complaints to the Commission. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 37 - McKINLEy - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the congratulations of this Council be extended to Niagara Dry Beverages Limited for their sHccess in winning the aw- ard at the International Exposition in Pontugal recently; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Can'i~t unanimous~ No. 38 - DONALD - MacDONAL__JD - RESOLVED that this Council further protest to the local Federal Member, Dr. W.H.Mc~iillan, with regard to the curtailment of mail deliveries to private homes, with the request that action be taken to remedy the situation;and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimous]_Ll BY-LAW The followinK By-law was ~assed: ~ - To attend By-law Number 2159, enacting rules and regulations cove~'n~g construction, maintenance and operation of the Watem~orks Department of the City of Niagara Falls. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Aid. Jol- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and I~cDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended m~d the by-law be read the second time - Carried unanimously. Third reading - Aid. ~cDonald and Roberrs - Carried unanimously. P~SCELLANEOUS The City Clerk extended to Council the appreciation of Mr. F.C.McBurn- ey, K.C., for their good wishes and flowers forwarded~during his stay in hospital. AId. Inglis spoke of the thirteenth power bill of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario and with regard to the amount which would be refunded to the City of Niagara Falls. The Alderman felt this should be credited to 1951 operation and would serve to reduce the current budget deficit. Ald. Inglis spoke of the suggestion with regard to the establishment of a province-wide flat rate for power to municipalities, and advised that a brief was being prepared in this connection. The Alderman suggested that the City Man- ager should obtain all information possible in this connection, for presentation at the next meeting, in order that this Council may protest the same if it is considered advisable. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 12 March, 1951 Clerk FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 5 March, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 5thMarch, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $32,622.93 were approved by the Connittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were or- dered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Roberts and His Worship ~yor Hawkins. A report was presented from the City Manager with regard to the fire inspection course to be held in Toronto. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship M~vor Hawkins and AId. MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. The revenue and expenditure statement for the year 1950 was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the statement be received and laid on the table until the next meeting for study by the Chairmm~ of Finance and a report thereon. A report was presented from the City Manager to the ~'Jater Committee, recommending the employment of a firmto inspect the manufacture of the pipe for the new pipe line from the Filtration Plant. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, the recommend- ation be adopted and the Charles Warnock & Co. Limited be employed for this work. (Ald. Donald voted contrary to this motion.) The CityManager made a verbal reDorb with regard to prices he had ob- tained for a new half-ton truck to replace the unit now in service in the Water Department. The City ~nager made a recomnendation that a half-ton English Ford be purchased from Victoria Motors at a price of $1,338.OO, with a trade-in al- lowance on the present unit of $363.00 or a net price of $975.00. It was order~ on the motion of His Worship ~Layor Hawkins and AId. Logan that the recommendation be adopted and the truck be purchased at the price quoted. The Committee adjourned on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Aid. Jol- ley. READ AND ADOPTED, 12 March, 19~t. of Finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. BY-LAW The follo~dng By-law was passed: N0. 463~ - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Ald. Ing- lie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanLmously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that ~ule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading -Ald. Robertsand Donald - Carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS READ AND ADOPTED, 12 March, 1951. AId. Inglis spoke of the matter of budget appropriations during the year 1950 for certain departments which had been exceeded and sthated that he felt it should be made clear to the city officials that before any expenditure is made for any department, which would be in excess of the budget appropriations authorization should be obtained from the City Council. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts. ~ l~yor Council Chamber, 5 March, 1951. The Conference Con~n~ttee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, ~th March, 1951, for the pur- pose of considering the various matters placed before them. All members of the Committee were present and His Worship Mayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 5 }~rch, 19~1. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance After consideration of the various matters presented to them, the Committee ad- Journed on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, 12 March, 1951- Clerk · F' ' Chai ~r TJ.~I~TH LEETtIiG RECtFL-IR :,EETIITG Council Ch!uubor, 12 Liaroh, 19~l. Pursuant to adJourmaent, the Council met at ?.~0 p.m. on i.[onday, !2th of Latch, 1951, for the p~rpose of considerdrifT] 3eneral business and finance. All menbars of the Council were present, ~vith the ~ception of Ald. InClis. The Coun- cil, haYinS rscei~cd and read the minu~es of ths prsvious mectinZ, 'nicStc! th~se on the motion of Ali. Yo!!ey and ~!acDcn~!d. JEPI~T tTICI~ T'r. V:. W. Scott, Chief NeIZotiatioi~s Officur of Central T.Yorty!~ZD and Housi-ng Corporation appeared before Council, accomyanied by Lit. T.Zycrz, Lscat i~inistrator an! Yir. Christis of the St. Catharines Of~ice. Tjr. Scott outlined procedure adopto~l by the Corpor~tion, v.~ich is tha ss~,~o in all municiy-lities, v,ith refersnee to s~!c of the houses and stated thnt forced moves v.~ou!d be made only as a last r~sort. He quoted prices and >ayments for the several types of homes and was of the opinion that the veterans could arran.~]e matters satisfact- orily by consult~tion vdth the Local-~dministrator. He also stressed the fact that policy ~,~s established by the Coverre?ant, not by the Central T.~ortt'a~e and Housing Corporation. Lessrs. Chew, LandrZ, Taylor, ~e, ~dlen and woods, xl:ho are veteran ten-~nts, queried ~l~r. Scott on various phases ~nd pointed out their arm situation in the event of having~ to move and the difficulty of raisirjX the nscess- any do~ payn~nts. A full discussion ensued end Ald. Donald suggested that a solution might be a reduction in the do~.~. paymeht. Ald. ~,[cKinley felt that irmned- date protest should be registered against the Government's change of policy. Aid. Roberts agreed with Aid. ~cKinley and sugZested t~at the Government might also con- sider, in the event this does not transpire, a reduction in the do,.~m pay.nsnt or allowance for improvements made by the tenant. Ald. Jolley suggested the v~shes of the veterans should be obtained as to the wording of a resolution, which v.~as d one · ~E Resolution No. ~9 TENDE~qS Tenders had been called for supplies for the year 1951. On t~he motion of Aid. }~cKlnley ~u~d ]~{acDonald, the tenders sulxnitted were opened, initialled by His Worship, }L~yor H~wkins and read and referred for tabulation and report at the next meeting. O 0~,.IINI C.iTI La__id over from the ~revious meeting; No. 81 - Provincial SecretarT - re representative at defence forma. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. lJcKinley and Roberrs that the communication be received and filed. ~m~, Report No. 45 -- Ald. Logan arrived at the meeting -- The following Oor~nunications ~re presented; No. 84 - Oa~adiau Coal Gompany- advisin~ more advantageous time to call for coal tenders. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and A{acDonald that the communication be received and filed and the tenders for coal be called for as suggested. He. 85 - ~!ininter of Resources and Development - re Central Nortgags and Housing. Corporation. No. 86 - S_ec_r?.~ia?y, Greater Niagara Veterans Central Connittee - req. Council' s support of veterans. No. 87 - Secretary, Canadian Legion, Zone-B-5. -Enc. letter fon~rded to Minictlr of Reconstruction re Central 1.1errgage and Housing houses. ORDERED on the motion of ald. McKi~Lley and Yolley that the throe co~mmunications be considered togathe:,. F~rther ordered by ~ld. l~IacDonald and l~cKinley that i,[r. W. ~". Scott, Chief otiations Officer of Central ltiortga[~e and Housin~ Corporation be heard. It then ordered on the motion of ald. Donald ~2nd ijcliinley that the conbmunications received and filed. See Resolution I.Jo. No. 88 - Dr. VJ. I.~. l~[cldillan, i.~.P. -enc. copy of letter froxI~ kilnlater of Finanee re re-imposition of price controls. ORDERED on the motion of aid. Donald and Logan that the con~.~nication be received and filed. No. 89 - Secretary, Local Bo~Lvd of Health - appreciation to Welfare Departme~nt. 0RDEP~ED on the motion of ald. LIacDonald and Robarts that the com~:unication be calved and filed. No. 90 - ~aJ_pr__C_o_lp~i~_s_, Salvation trmy - req. assistance in Paper Salvage Drive. 0P~DEHED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the co~aunication he receive.! and permission Grand-ted to conduct Drive and the City LIanager be empowered to peals: v~hatever assistance possible. .No. 91 - Superintendent, N.S. & T. Raih'~ay - revised routin~ Woodbine-Stanford Centre bus. ORDEiLED on the motion of ald. Don:~ld and MacDonald that the co~t';~uni- cation be received and referred to the Traffic Conunittee for consideration. No. 92 - Dr. W. H. Lici~r~llan, M.P. - ack. letter re curtai/jaent of mail deliveries, 0RDEE on the motion of Ald. Donald and I,IcKinley that the communication be re- ceived and filed. I'b. 93 - Secretary,,. Greater Niagara Baseball ~ssociation- re Annual ~rant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and 1,YesDonald that the comrmnication be re- ceived and filed .aund the annual ~Zrant of ~100. as provided for in the Badget be forvmrded to the Association. Laid over from the previous meeti,n~..; REPORTS No. 42 - City Clerk - report of licences of l.Tarch 5th. 0RDEREDon the motion of Ald. Donald and Yolley that the report be laid over until a full Council is pre- sent to consider the matter. EReport No. 41. The following Reports v.~re presented; No. 4~ - City ),~snager - re application of Y~unes E. Sacco for liceace t~ conduct a used car lot. 0RRERZ~D on the motion of Ald. Donald and Yolley that the report De received and laid ever until a full Council is present to consider the matter, No. 45 - City ~anager - re attendance of Ald. Inglis at Civil Defence Forum in Ottawa. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that the report be received and adopted. No. 46 - 0ity T~anager - Smmn~ry of men on duty at fires. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~olley that the report be received and filed. No. 47 - City Manager - requesting permission to prepare plans for change in wash-water sewer, as requested by H.E.P~C. of Ontario. 0RDE~ on the motion of Al, d. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and permission granted. No. 48 - C.it7 01erk - report of conference of March 5th. (~D~RED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the repor~ De received and adopted. No. 49 - City Olqrk - recentend. issuance of liceaces. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the report be received and adopted and liceaces issued. No. 50 - Cit~r Clerk - subr,~tting application of T. McLooi, Welland, enteric fc~ a liceace to sell bleach. ORDEPZD on the .;~.otion of ~ld. lilacDonald and LIci~inley that the report be received and filed and perFission be not granted. RESOLUTIOXVS The follo:,,ing Resolutions were passed; 37o. 59 - DOLv~LD - LicEII,~V~EY - RESOLVED that a letter be forT.nrded to the meat stronEly protcstin~j the ch~C~e in the policy vdth reference to the sale of houses constructed under Projects 6 and ? in this municip~.!itZ~; and ~ copy of this resolution be forT. ardod to Dr. IV. !{. l.icL.illan, L2.P. for this =~idi.~_]; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried. No. 40 - IOLL.EY - DCE~'J~D - EESOLVED that a letter be forv:arded to Ex-klderman Yan~s G. White and fan~ly, expressing the sincere sympathy of the City Council and citizens of l¢iagara Fells upon the great loss sustained in the death of his }Jother, the late LLrs. Robert White; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carri e d llIo. 41 - LOath~ - }~-~acDOMiLD - RESOLVED that the nmtter of placing parking ~'neters 0a 0ntsrio Avenue, between Hnron Street and Queen Street, be referred to the Traffic Co~m~ittee for consideration and report; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 42 - DOFjJ~D - LOG~'T - RESOLVED that a cor~nunication be forv~arded to the Superintendent of the Michigan Central Raihvays at St. Thomas, requesting him to come to Niagara Falls to inspect the unsi[~htly conditions existing on the tracks along Park Street and else protesting the blocking of crossings in Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the 0orporation be hereto affixed. Carried ],~SCELL~iRECUS Ald. ~TacDonn~ld and Ald. Robarts referred to comphints received from the merchants on Ontario Avenue, betv~en I~ron Street and Queen Streets and the problem of overparking in this area and suggested the possible solution nl~-~t be the installation of parking meters. Resolution No. 41 Ald. Log~3~. referred to the blocki~ of the LYoCoR. railv:ay crossings and contended that something should be done to eliminate this nuisance. o~ld. Do~mld referred to the disgraceful and unsightly conditions along the 1J.C.R. tracks along Park Street, strevm vrith tin c~s and ashes and suggested that an official of the MoC.R. should be asked to come to Niagara Falls. SEE Resolution l~o. 42 Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley. ADOPTED, March 19, 1951. Olerk Mayor FINAl,ICE LTEETING Council Chajnk.!~r, 12 March, 1951. The Finance Co,nnnittee met on Monday, 12th ~iarch, 1951 for the ~rpose of approvinG and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Co~lmittee were present, ,.~4th the exception of ~ld. Inglis. On the motion of Ald. McKinley and Yellel:, Ald. Doimld was appointed Chairman of the meeting. Skindry accounts, amountin~ to ~1~,762.41 v~re approved by the Com- mittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or ethersdee deult vdth, v~re ordered placed in the ~.loney by-lay: for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. LicKiniey an~ Yolley. The offer of P. Brassolotto to purchase Lots 174 and 175, Hickson Avenue for the su::. of ~550.00 was presented for consideration. Upon the recommendation of the Property Conbmittee and on the motion of Ald. MacDoz~ld and McEinley, it '::as ordered that the offer ~d the report be received and filed and Mr. Brassolotto advised that these lots are not for sale. The application of Mr. a. ;'Iray for a bnllding permit to construct a new buildir~Z on Part of Lots 8 and 7, on the west side of Idsin Street was presented for consideration, along with a report of the City ]~ianager. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~McDonali end Jolley that the report be received und filed and the reco~miendatisn be adopted. The application of F. 0. Boyle and Son for a building permit for alterations to the Niagara Ice Coxal~ny, alo:~Z :,~ith a report of the City Manager was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Mayor Har~kins and ald. I~AcKi~fiey that the report be received and filed and ~he reconunendation be adopted. An offer was received from the Provincial Engineerin~ Limited to purchase Lot Numbers 215 and 214 on Battrey Avenue and Lot number 212 on pickson Street. 0n the motion cf Ald. McKinley and Mayor Haveins, it was ordered that the offer be referred to the Property Committee for consideration and report. The Committee adjourned on the ~aotion of ~Ald. McKinley and Jolley. READ A~ND ADOPTED, 19 March, 1951. Clerk Acting Chairman of Finance. ~ CO~CIL L~TI~ffG Council Chamber 12 Lierob, 1991. The Cou::cil re-assembled at the close of the reSular cour. ci! ~.nd fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passi-~Z the by-la~'.' which covered the accounts approved by the Co~rm:ittee. fall members of the Council v~re present, vith the exception of Ald. Inglis. BY-Li'fl Tim follov.in~ By-Lay.' was passed. No. 4839 - To Gr~t I. onies for General Purposes. It was o~.dered on the motion of -~!d. ~icKi~ey ~md Yolley that Domed be !~iven tl~ Fivilege of introducin~ the by-law md the by-law bc road the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of :~. ~olley m~d Donz!d that i~ts (2) of the Stadium Rules of Council be suspended an~ the by-law be divan the second readinf~. - Carried. Third Reading - 7~d. L~acDo~ld ~d M~i~ey. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. REfD ~UqD ADOPTED, 19 l~arch, 1951. C le rk CO].~R~i~CE Council Chai~bor, 12 ~,~arch, 1951. The Conference Committee of th,a Cfft~- Council assembled at the close of the regular council a~l finance meetings on ]',Ionday, 12 March, 1951 for the ~urpose of considering the various matters placed before them. All members of the Committee ~re present, vdth tile exception of Ald. InSlis. His Worship, Mayor Ha~,,ddns ~hairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various matters presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Yolley. 72 F&~AD/d/~ ADOPi~_~D, 19 March. 1951. C le rk ~ . ' ~ . / _J)hairman. THIRTEE~FFH x~ETING REGULAR P~ETING CoLtnell Chamber, March, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on -t'.onday, 1,c, th March, 1~51, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Inglis, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. ~LacDonald and Roberts. Ald. McKinley arrived at the meeting. CO~4UNICATIONS Laid over from previous racetinge: No. 66 - John Layrig - Report #9 of Niagara Area Plan. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. I~cDonald and I.~yor Hawkins that the conununication be laid on the table for the time being in view of certain changes that are contemplated. _SEE Report.. No. 39 The foliowinE Communications were presented: No. 9A - Department of Public Works - requesting resolution approving increase in rates ef I,~id of the Mist Steamboat Co. Ltd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Don- ald and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, and the request be granted. SEE Resolut.ion No.. 4J No. 95 - Department of Travel and Publicity - re third annual Ontario Tourist conference. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the commun- ication be received and laid on the table for one week. No. 96 - Niagara Frontier Humane Society - requesting perntission to hold tag day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and ~cDonald that the communication be rec- eived and filed and permission be granted. No. 97 - Clifton Chapter. I.O.D.E. - requesting pern~ssion to hold tag day. 0RD- E~D on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, and permission be granted. No. 98 - Board of Education - appreciation for CourtcliPs consideration re safety of school children. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs tlmt the conmunication be received and filed. No. 99 - Board of Education - appreciation of CourtcliPs support on the proposed expenditure for Yalleyway Public School. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the conmuntcation be received and filed. No. 100 - Greater NiaHara Chamber of Conmerce - requesting authorization to transfer funds of Greater Niagara Industrial Commission to the Chamberes indust- rial committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that the communic- ation be received and filed and permission be granted. No. 101 - Niagara Falls Horticultural Society - requesting donation of special Prize for annual flower and vegetable show. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKin- ley and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed and the special prize be provided. No. 102 - :';arner Brothers - memorandtm: re United Nations flag raising ceremor~-, 21st March. ORDE.,tED on ~he motion of Ald. Do~atd and MacDonald that the merao.~- endran be received and filed. and as many as find it convenient attend these cer- emOllie s · No, 103 - ~s. Laura SuPtees - requesting permission to re~urn cemeter~ ]or tc the City, O~DE.~ED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and I.L~cDonald that the connvlun~. ation be received ar~ filed, and the request be granted, REPO~TrS Laid over from a previous meeting: No. 39 - City Manager - re Niagara Area Plan. OtOERED on the motion of Aid. I.h:- Donald and ],~yor Hawkins that the report be received and laid on the tab]_e fo~: the time being in view of certain changes that are contemplated. The following Reports were presented: No. 51 - City Clerk - report of meeting held ~larch 13th concerning debent~m'e sue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the report be rec- eived and filed and adopted. No. 52 City Clerk report on conference on March 12th. ORDERED on the motion _ - of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and filed and adopted. No. 53 - City Clerk - report on Bi].l No. 127 being an Act to amend The Municipal Act. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be rec- eived and laid on the table. No. 54 - City Clerk - reconmending issuance of licehess. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the re]~rt be received and filed and the lic- ehess be issued. RESOLUTIONS The foliowinE Resolutions were passed: No; ~3 - DONALD - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls approve of the increase in fare in accordance with the request submitted by Messrs. Logan and Logan on behalf of the Maid of the Mist Steamboat Company Lim- ited; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. . Carri.~ No. ~ - MCKINLEY - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the City Council be held at 7-30 o'clock on Tuesday, March 27th, 1951; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carr.~ No. ~ - DONALD - LOGAN - RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls petition the Department of Highways of the Province of Ontario for the statutory grant under The Highway Improvement Act on expenditures made dur. ing the year 1950; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~ Ca__rri~ No. ~6 - MCKINLEY - DONALD - RESOLVED that a le~er be forwarded to Mr. F.M. Cairns and family, expressing the sympathy of His Worship the Mayor, the members of the City Council and ~itizens of Niagara Falls upon the death of Mrs. Cairns; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~ No. 47 - ROBE2TS - DONALD - RESOLVED that a letter of congratulation be forwarded to the Niagara Falls Collegiate-Vocational Institute senior basketball teem, for ~inning the Central Ontario Secondary School Association championship; and a let- ter also be forwarded to the Sternford Collegits Junior Basketball team for win- ning the Central Ontario Secondary school Association championship; also a letter be forwarded to the Junior Girls* Basketball Tearf~ of the Niagara Falls Collegiate- Vocational Institute for their fine showing in reaching the semi-finals in the Central Ontario Secondary School Association games; and the Seal of the Corporat- ion be hereto affixed. Carried BY-LAW The followin~ By-law was passed: ~ - To provide for the umiling of demands or notices of It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that Ald. Don- aldbe given the privilege of h~troducing the by-lawand the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberts that ~ule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDor~ld and Logan - Carried. t.ffSCELLANEOUS His Worship Mayor Hawkins brought to the attention of Council tlmt the Niagara Falls Memorial Band had made a fine showing by winning an award while participating in the St. Patrick's Day parade in the City of Buffalo on 18bh March. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Jolley and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, 27 ~rch, 1951. Clerk ~or FINANCE ~TING Council Chamber, 19 March, 1951. The Finance Co~ittee met on Monday, 19th March, 19~1, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All members of the Committee,. with the exception of Ald. Inglds, were present. Ald. Donald,was appointed Acting Chairman of the meeting on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberrs. Sundry accounts amouhting to $55,982.28 were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion Ald. Jolley and Roberts. The offer of the provincial Engineering Ltd., as laid over from the previous meeting, was again presented for consideration. A report of the Prop- erty Committee was also presented. Upon the recommendation of the property Com- mittee and on the motion of Ald. MacKinley and Logan it was ordered that the offer be received and tabled, and the Company be advised that Council is prepared to sell the lots for the sum of $200.00 each, subject to the approval of the Depart- ment of Municipal Affairs, it being understood that this action is beingtaken order to assist industry. The offer of Peter Brassolotto to pu~-chase Lot s 80, 82 and 83 on Avenue was presented for consideration, along with the Property Cormmitteels ort. Upon the reconmmndation of the property Committee and on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. ~cDonald it was ordered that the offer to put'- chase these lots for the sum of $2~O.00 each be accepted, subject to the provis- ion that a dwelling of at least $6,000.00 value is erected on each of the lots within six months' period. The application of Mike Minosera for a permit to convert a storage building into living quarters at the rear of 129 Acheson Avenue, was presented for consideration, along with the property's Con~itteels report. Upon the reco~mmnd~ ation of the Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberts was ordered that the application be received and filed, and the applica~t be ad- vised that a permit cannot be granted for the erection at this location- The application of Miss Julia Barnett for permission to move the build- ing located at the corner of Culp and Main Streets to a lot at the rear of the property, fronting on Culp Street, was presented for consideration along vdth report of the Property Committee. Upon the recommendation of the Property mittee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and P. obex%s it was ordered t~mt a per- mit be granted under the supera~ision of the City Manager. The report of the Property Committee on the above matters was presented and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs that the report be received and filed. The statement of relief for the month of Eebruary was presented for con. sideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the statement be received, given the usual publicity and filed. The City ~nager presented a recommendation on behalf of the Superint- endent of the Watex~orks Department to attend a convention being held in WirmiF?g on May 21st to 23rd inclusive, by the Canadian Section of the American Waterworks Association. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the reconmendation be adopted. The s,mmary of tenders for supplies for the year 1951 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that th~- sumunary be laid on the table until the return of the Chairman of Finmine. The committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan. Clerk 27 March, 19~1. 'Enacting Chairman of Finance COUNCIL 1.REETING Council Chmilber, 1~ I.~rch, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the p~rpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Co~nci!, with the exception of Ald. Inglis, were present. BY -LAW The following By-law was passed: ~ - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and McKinley that AId. Don- ald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that ikule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be read the sec- ond time - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Jolley and l.~cDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 27 March, 1951- \ Clerk Mayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 19 ~rch, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 19th March, 1951, for the purpose of considering the various matters placed before them. All members of the Con~n~ttee, with the exception of Ald. Inglis, were present. His Worship l~,vor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various m~tters presented to them, the Committee ad- Journed on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. READ AND Mnrch, 1951. Clerk ' ~ __~,-Chairman FOU~TEE],~H M~ZTING iEGUL~ I,'~L~TIMG Council Chamber., 27 March, 1951. Pursuant to adjeurrKaent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 27:Dh Ketch, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Com~.ci], with the exception of Ald. Donald, were present. The Cornrail, having received and read the ~inutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of ild. I~oDona!d and Logan. DEPUTATION On the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald, Mr. Boyle of the Niagara Compm~ was permitted to address Council. Mr. Boyle explained to Cou~mil the wishes of his Company to rebuild a building which had been torn dmm from their premises and to continue with a progrit.me of rebuilding and renovation of the buildings on their prope~y. The provisions of By-law Number ;~046 prohibit such erections m~d ~ir. Boyle asked that a revision be made to the by~law to permit such work. SEE Resolution No. COI,~.~13NICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting: No. 95 - Department of Travel and Publicity - re tourist conference. 0RDEED en the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the communication be received and filed, and His Woeship ~yor Hawkins be authorized to appoint a representative from Council to attend this conference. In this cormcotton, His Worship ~yor Hawkins appointed Ald. McKinley. The followinF, Co~mn~mications were presented: No. 10~ - Hencurable Minister of Resotu, ces and Development - re sale of Central Mortgage houses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~.~cDonald and McKinley that th~ conmunication be received ~xd filed. No. 105 - City of Stratford - resolution re cost of provincial high~ays. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the co~mnunication be received and filed. No. 106 - John Labatt L~m~ted - offering IRebile unit for civilian defence. ERED on the moti~ of Ald. Inglis and Roberrs that the commmxication b~ received and filed, the thanks of this Council be extended to the Company and the matter be referred to the local Civilian Defence Committee. No. 107 - Association, 6f Letter Carriers - requesting free for itinerant canvas- sere, etc. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and I,~cDonald that the teation be received and filed, the Association be advised of the fee now charged and they be asked to contact the local police when they learn of any persons op- erating without a licenee. No. 108 - Seebiers Transport - re annoyance to residents. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and McKinley that the communication be received and filed, and a copy be sent to the representative of the residents making the complaint. No. 109 - Greater Niagara General Hospital - appreciation of co-operation of Cmm- oil. 0RDERF, D on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the conm~unication be received and filed, and the Local Board of Health and the Welfare Administrat~ or be advised of the appreciation of Council for the action taken fin the uonn~.ct- ion. No. 1t0 - Niagara Frontier Hmm.ane Society - ackno~dedg]n6 ~rant and r~ do~ t~.: collection. OSDEa~ED on the motion o~ AId. Logan ~d MacDonald that th~ ation b~ received and filed; and the suggestions of the City Manaft:r, that the:, suggested procedure for col!action of dog ta be madortaken for a t~ia! pevio~ m~tit June, 1951, b~ adopted. No. 111 - Ball Telephone Ctlmi~ar5~ of Cana~]a - requesti=C and pole. 0~IDE~ZED on the motion of AId. }IL~I(inl.sv and Jo ation be received and filed, and Frofission be granted. REPORTS over from pre~.ous rnset. in~s: No. 42 - City Clerk - recolm~ending issuanc~ of i,b. '~ City Manager -- re ap~-!j.cation for used car lot lic.nc~. "~"~ th%: ~otion of Ald. Jo!ley and licKinlcy that th~ reports bc ~c~ived and lai:! table m~til a f~l conrail is present. The followin~ _,]sport was presented: fro. 55 ~ City Clerk - -,'ecol!~l,eniing is:~uance of !icenc,~s. 0RD.v,[VED on the oC AId. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received rand fi!sd, sn:d the rec- o~ilendations be adopted. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolubions were passed: No. Z~8 - McKI~,ZEY - MacDONALD - .~ESOL~rED that a by-law bs prese:,ted to this Coun- cil which ~dll amend By-law N~nber 4046 and petit the reconstruction and renov- ation of buildings on the three lots at the northeast corner of Mc~ae Street and Stm~ley Avenue, owned by the Niagara Ice Company; sd the Seal of the Corporation hereto affked. Carried No. 49 - LOGAN - MCKINLEY - ttESOLVED that the City Clerk be requested to conm:un- icate with the various municipalities to who a brief was sent wlth regard to the h~provement of the Welland County buildings, asking for their col~anents on the suggestions made therein at the earliest possible moment~ m~d the Seal of the C0~poration be hereto affixed. .Carr .ed 1~o. 50 - INGLIS -- ;4cKIE%EY - RESOLVED that the City Clerk investigate the press :sport with regard to the possible sale of the Welland Cottory buildings to the City of Welland, that he obtain all the facts in this matter and keep this Coun- cil advised as to the action of the Co~ty Co~cil~ ~d the Seal of the Corporat- ion be hereto affixed. parrie~ BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed: ~ - To amend By-law Nmnber 1776, respecting residential sections and res- idential streets in the City of Niagara Falls. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Logan - Carried. 79 No~. 4642 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada place buried cable and pole in various locations. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberrs tbat Ald. ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-la;:~ be read the fi-st time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley anti Roberrs that Rule (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-lm~ be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. I,~cDonald and Jolley - Carried. No. 4643 - To authorize the borrowing of $75,000.O0. It Was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and McKinley that AId. Ind~ tie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first tD~,e - Qarried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jo!ley and Roberrs that i~ule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. McKinley and MacDonald - Carried. MISCELLAh~0US Ald. Inglis suggested that the City Manager and City Clerk contact Comity Colmoil to ascertain if it would be possible to obtain representation for this Council upon the County Council~s Gaol Con~mittee. Aid. Inglis asked that the City Manager make an inspection of the mark-- ings on the walls of the buuilding at the s~dmming pool and take whatever action necessary to remove such markings. Ald. Logan asked that the City Manager investigate and report upon the undesirable parking conditions wtich ey~ist on Peer Lane. Aid. Inglis advised Council. of his attendance at the forum on Civilian Defence in the City of Ottawa, and inferned the members that he would prepare a full report upon the sessions at a later date. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 2 April, 1951. Clerk iayor i:'I~IAh~CE i.~ETI,"JG The Finance Col~mittee met on Tuesday, ?Tth Mar.;h, !?~~, f~r. the i:.urpos~ of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had b.~en ! ror2r~r' certified and placed before them. All members of the Co~:mittee, with ~h,~ ~-xacp~- ties of Ald. Donald, were present. Stmdry accounts, amounting to (~6!,8C0.77 ~.:cre apDrov~ Ly th~ Cc.~.r:tt~-. The accounts submitted, being passed or othem.:iso sred placed in bhe money by-la~; for presentation to the Comqci] on the, motion of Aid. HcKinley and Jolley. A conmumication was presented from the Pell~nsula Za~,.i Ccmpany, end on the motion of AId. Logan and Roberts, the same was read. Thfs co~,~nunicatffor~ vised that the Company had found it necessary to increase their terrier pri~e for water-washed concrete sand from ~l.gL as submitted to :~2.C~ per ton. It was ered on the motion of A!d. jetlay aud MacDonald that the coumm~:.cation b~ rec-fi.ved and filed, and the tender price be revised accordingly. The s~mary of tenders as subn'dtted at the last meeting~ was considere~i and the follo~wing action taken thereon: CRUSHED STO~ FOR CONCRETE CRUSHED STONE FOR Pr~V!NG PLA_ET CRUS}ZD STONE FOR ROADS ASPH~T S~ WATER WASteD CONCRETE S~ CONCR~ G~A~ FOR CONC~ LD~STONE DUST FOR PAVING PLANT O.RDEF~D on the motion of AId. jo!!sy and MacDonald that these materials be purchased in the open market as needed, pro~iding the City Manager keeps the Con~rjttee ~nfo~ned vdth reg~.rd to procos from time to t~ae. (Ald. Robarts voted contrary to this mot- ion. ) ORDERED on the motion cf AId. Loges and MacDonald that this material. be purchased from North American Cyanamid Limited. PAVING ASPHALT FUEL OIL ORDEED on the motion of AId. McKinley and His ?~rship Mayor Hawkfins that Paving As- phalt be purchased from !mi~risl Oil Lim- ited and Fuel Oil be purchased from British ~merican Oil Company. SU?PLY DUST LAYER SUPPLY MEDI~I LIQUID ASPHALT SUPPLY AND APPLY DUST LAYER No action was ~ien ~dth regard to these tenders. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Logan and Mc- kinley that the topfief of Ridgmount Quar- ries be accepted, SUPPLY AND APPLY MEDIUM LIQUID ASPHALT ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and I~cDonald that the tender of Rid~r, ount Quarries be accepted. SUPPLY AND APPLY STO~VE CHIP ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and t~cDona!d that the tender of Rid-~F, ount Quarries be accepted. SUPPLY EQUIVALENTS OF MEDIUM ASPHALT ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and A!d. McKinley that this mater- ial be purchased on the open market. GASOLDF.Z - Tank wagon lots at City Yard ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley Logan that the tender of W,B.Gunning lt~.. be accepted. GASOLINE - at pun. tps ORDERED on the motion of A!d. Roberrs that tile tender of Re] lance Petro]~ eun for Grade No. ! be accepted. TRUCK TIRiB AND TUBES ORDERED on the motion of AId. logan anti McKinley that these supplies be purchased in the open market. PASSENGER TIRES ~D TUEES ORDEED on the motion of Aid.. l;cKinlaj MacDonald that these supplies be purchs.~ca in the spot_, market. An offer was presented from Antonio Ciccon~ of ~3DC.OO for part of ~ Plan 4, Bridge Street. A repo'.'t from the ?ropetry Co~mnittse, reconmendind tibet the offer he received ~md laid on the table to perunit inspection of the perry, was also presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Wo~ship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley that the offer and report be received stud tile reccni..~n~- ation be adopted. A report was present~ froin the City MsJ~ager, reconm:ending the issualiqc of a building peruit for alterations at 1857 Ferry Street. It was ordered cn motion of Ald. MacDonald and Ilis Worship t-~yor Hawkins that the report be sired s_nd filed, and the recon~endation be adopted. The Cm!~ittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and His Worship 1,~yor Hawkins. itEAD AND ADOPTED, 2 April, 1951. Clerk COUNCIL ~ETIHG Council Chs~nbcr, 27 March~ 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conmittee, and for the consideration of other business. All menl- bets of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Donald, were present. PIFORTS Laid over from the previous meeting: No. 42 - City Clerk - rescnsnending i~suance of llccncee. Re. ~ - City M82]a,~er - re application for used car let licenccs. Ci'.DZ:~D motion of Ald. MacDonald and Log~ that the reports bc r¢cel wd a~.j ~i!ei, and the application of Niagara I,iotor Sales bs granted. (The vote on th!~ Lobion Aye: rid. MacDonald, Log~ and McKinley ~d His Worship MaJ~or !iawkins; Nay: ~d. Jolley, Roberrs ~d Ing!is. ) BY--LA?j The following BZ~-!av~ was passed: lie. Z,6AA - To GrsJ~+t Iionies for General Purposes. It was ordered on tile motion of Ald. McKinley s~d 2shaFts that AId. in- ~is be given the privilege of introducing the by-law sj~d the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. jolley and ?.oborts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rnles of Council be suspended and the by-law be ~iven the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. McKinley and Logan - Carried. MISCELLAk~gOUS Ald. McKinley asked whether this City erffcrces the half-load raffling on streets. The City Manager advised that this ruling had not been adher,~d to in this City as i~ would create a very difficult condition for tits large n~:~ber of trucks which come into the City from subside points. ~any of which cross the border into the United States. The City Clerk adTised that he had received infommation front M'. Houck, the local Provincial member, that the Niagara Farks Act had received a first reading in the Legislature and would provide for an increase in the per- sonnel of the Con~nission from the present eight members to eleven. The Counties of Lincoln and ','~elland and the Council of the City of Niagara Falls with be auth- 0riz~d to appoint the additional members to this Co~mIission. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Roberrs. .,lEAD AND ADOPTED, 2 April, 1951. ,I CONFEENCE Council Chm;.ber, 27 II~ardh, !9~i. The Conference Conmittee of the City Comaell assembled at the close cf the rsgufiar council and finance n_estings on Tuesday, 27th March, 19~!, for purpos~ of considering the various xnatters placed before them. ~1 members of the Committee, ~dth the exception of AId- Donald, were present; ~d His ~yor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various matters presented to the:n~ the Oonmittee journed on the motion of AId. Jo!ley a~d Logm~. %EAD AI'~ ADOPTED, 2 April, 1951. Clerk '. FIFTFaNTH MEETING Council Chamber, 2April, 1951. CONFERF, NCE The conference committee of the City Council assembled at 2.00 p.m. on N0nday, ~ April, 1951, for the purpose of considering the various matters pres- ented to thee. All members of the Co,m.~tteewere present and His Worship Mayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various items placed before thee, the Co.~4ttee ad- J0urned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 9 April, 19~1. Clerk REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 2 April, 1951. Purs,,--t to adJournw~ut, The Council at at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 2rid April, 19~1~ for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All m~bers of the Cormell ware present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the prewioun meet~n_~, adopted these on the motion of Ald. FacDonald and R0berts. ~d. Jo~ey arrived ~ the meeting. Tenders~ere subaitted for the s2pply of a truck chassis and cab to re- Place Truck No. 9 of the ~erbage Departmen~ and for the ex~avaticn and backfilling 0f tremhes on p~rtions of Dressed Road for' water mains. It was ordered on the sotion of Aid. McXinley and ~acDonald that the tenders subsifted b~ opened, in- itialled b~ His Worship Ma~vor Hawkins and read. It was ordered. further on the a0ticfi ef Aid. N~Xinley and Donald that the tenders en~.d~ted for the suppl~ cf a t~uck chassis and cab be tabulated for the information of the Council. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and ~berts that the tenders for the excavation and backfilling be tabulated also. CO)mUNICATIONS Lezi. d over fr~n a previous No. 91 - Niagara. St. Catharines and Toronto RAilwaY - requesting additional bus stops. OREFRED on the motion of Ald. yAcD~nAld and Logan that the communication be received and filed, and two stops be established. SE~ Report No. 56 T~.e following Ccauunications were mresented: No. 112 - Department of ~,n~cipal Affairs - re aldermanic remuneration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the ccenunication be received and filed, a by-law be prepared for remuneration as provided in the 1951 ~udget and the same be forwarded to the Ktnister of Municipal Affairs for approval. No. 113 - County of Welland - re addition to county b,H~dings. ORESRED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the c~mmunicatiun be received and laid on the table. No. 11~ - Y~ro-Electric Ccmnission of Niagara Falls - 1950 balance sheet and re- port. ORDERED ON the motion of Ald. ~c-g~nley and RacDonald that the co~nunicat- ion he received and laid on the table for one week for study by the Council, and the City ganager be asked to go into the report in dot-t3 and report thereon. No. 115 - Toronto Hockey LeaRue No. 116 - Halifax SeaR"lqs Hockey Team - appreciation of hospitality. ORDKRED on the motion of Aid. HcKinley and Roberrs that the connunications he received and tiled. The following Reports ware Dresented: No. 56 - Traffic Ccenittee - recceae~ding establishment of bus stops. ORDERED ON the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, the reccemendations he adopted with the understa~d~n_= that the stop on Lundy,s Lane be established for a trial period, that the location be inspected during the Tour of Inspection and the Traffic C~m4ttee be requested to review all bus stops throughou~ the City. (Ald. Donald voted contrary to this motion.) MC- 57 - City Clerk - re conference held 27th MArch. OPnxg~n on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received tad filed. No. 58 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. O~_n~n on the motion of Aid. ~acDonald and Logan that the repox~ be received and filed, and the recom- mendatious be adopt~i. No. 59 - City Clerk - re amendments to Niagara Parks Act. ORE~RED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Jolley that the report be re~eived and filed. No. 60 - Traffic Ccenittee - Baking various reccsaendations. ORM~D on the mot- ion of Aid. Xnglis and Logan that the report he received, laid on the table for one waek for study by the Dotu~ils end that reocsmendation Number ~ be referred for inspection during the Tour of Inspection. ' PETITION : The ~oliow~uK Petition was m=esenteds No. 3 - C.F.~ee4n- and 7 ~hers - requesting that Florence Avenue be pawed. DERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Na~Donald tha% the petition he re~eived and referred to the City Manager for a report. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions ware passed: No. 51 - INGLIS - LOGAN.- RESOLVED that the Ontario Municipal Associat~ be req- 'uested to forward a protest to the Federal Governments vigorously opposing the suggested three per cait turn-over tax, as outline~ in recent press releases; that a further protest also he sent to the Honourable Minister of Finance; and the ~ of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C.,a.r. ried unanimous__~ No. 52 - INGLIS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to cor- respond with the H~ro-~lectric Power C~mh~ ssion of Ontario, asking that an agree- nent with the Corporation be prepared; also that the Cc~n!ssion be asked not to proceed with further activities within the municipnHty unless consultation is held with this Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C~ The following ~F-laWS ware passed: BY-LAWS To provide for borrowing $2~O,OO0.00 for the acquisition of a site and the erection of a public school; and to provide for the issue of deb- entures of the City of Niagara Falls therefor. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that the law be amended to provide for four per cent coupons and given a third reading - Carried unanimously. No. ~6A5 - To authorize the signing of an agreement with Niagara Frontier Humane Society. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. )bKinley and Roberts that AId. Don- tld he giwen the privilege of introducing the b~-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. N, cK~n~ey and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the seconi readin~ - CarrAnd unanimously. Third read4n_= _Ald. NaoDonald and Jolloy - Carrind unanimous~y. .No. ~6~ - To authorize the exeuotion of an agreement of sale and deed. It us ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and ]~acDonald that Aid. Inglis be given the privileSe of introductn= the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. ~ It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Jolley and Logan that Rule 3~ (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second Third reading - Aid. MacDonald and NcKinle~ - Carried unanimously. ~ - To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that Aid. rn- glis be giwon the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimousI~. ' It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Nc~4n~e~ that Rule 36 i2) of the ~tanding Rules of Council be spasmled and the by-law be given the sac- reading - Aid. MacDonald and Roberrs - Carried unania~usl~. The following By-law was read the first and second tines: No. ~.~8 - To amend By-law Number ~0~. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that Ald. 'McKin- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously- It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDo~]d that the by- law be laid on the table and referred to The Ontario Municipal Board for approval. I~SCELLANEOUS Aid. Inglis asked who had given the HFdro-Electric Power Com~ssicn of Ontario authority to drill on the City property at the corner of Morrison Street and Stanley Avenue. The City Manager advised that this permission had been given by h~m and the Alderman expressed the opinion that a shaft at this location would not be most suitable, due to its pro~m~ty to Cakes Park Athletic Field and Fair- view Cemetery. The Alderman also asked that the City Manager obtain information from the Conmission as to what is proposed in this city with regard to the con= struction of the tunnel, particularly with reference to men who are c~m~g to This City for work and who might become a liability to the municipality until the project is under way, The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. l~iinle~ and Jol~ey. READ AND ADOPTED, 9 April, 1951. Clerk*"'~"'~'* FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, · ' 2 April, 1951. The .Finance Camittee met on Mornlay, 2mi April, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had bea properly certified and placed before them, All members of the Ccmdttee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $,~0,822.95 were approved by the Committee. · ~ The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of AId. McKinley end Jolley. An offer of A.Ciccione of $330.00 for p~rt of Lot 51 Bridge Street, which had been laid over from the previous meeting, was considered. A report thereon was also presented from the Property Co~,,~ttee. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Logan that the offer end report be received and filed, the recaendation be adopted and the offer be accepted, subject to the provision that a dwelling of at least $10,000.00 va~ue is erected on the premises within six months. The statement of relief for .the month of March was presented. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Kayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley that the statement be received and filed, and given the usual publicity. A report was presented from the City Manager, recon~ending the issuance of a permit for the erection of a service station at the cormer of Main Street and Culp Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. The Chaired- asked the City MAnager if he had any information as to the amount of compensation which is to be paid by the Township of Stamford to the Pub- lic Library Board for library privileges. The City Nanager advised that he had been informed the suggested amount ~ras $7,~00.00. The Chairman suggested that the Councilfs representative on the Board seriously object to rendering:services to Township residents unless higher grants are received. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. McK~n!ey and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 9 April, 1951- Clerk of Finance COUNCIL liltriNG Council Chamber, 2 April, 1951. The Cotmcil re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings tot the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Ccseaitbee, and tot the consideration of other matters. All mem- bers of the Council were present. KESOLUTION ~The follo~n_a Resolution was ~assed: No. 53 - McKINLEY - IXX~AN - .RXSOLVED that a conference be held following the meet~nE and the Assessor, Mr. Brooks be asked to appear before the C-~w~dttee at that time; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: No. ~. - To Grant Monies for General purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and McKinley that Ald. log- lie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried It was ordered on the motion of Ald. aolley and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Stending Rules of Cecil be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unan~usly. Third reading -Ald. DO~-A!4 and MacDcn-ld - Carried unanimously- The Corn ncil adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan. READ AND ADOFrED, 9 April, 1951. Clerk Council ChAmber, 2 April, 1951. The Conference CoaSttee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 2nd April, 1951, for the pur- pose of considering the various mattersreplaced before thee. A~I members of the Cc~ttee were present, and His Worship MOOr ~awkins was ckairman of the meeting, After consideration of the various matters presented to the~, the Ccamittee ad- Journed on the n~ion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley. ,. READ ~ND ADOPTED, 9 April, 1951. Clerk Chaim~ SIX'A'M~a~rH ~ING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 9 April, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 9th April, 19~1, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Logan, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Roberrs. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Co~nunication No. 12~ and on the motion of Ald. Ing- lie and Donald, representatives of the ~ydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario were permitted to address Council. Messrs. W. Fraser and A.S.Robertson were the representatives and advised Council concerning the pmposed tunnel con~ruction in this City and the wishes of the Commission as outlined in the ccmnunication. SEE Communication No. 12 Ald. Inglis asked the representatives of Hydro if it would be possible for the Commission to take sane action to prevent persons coming to this City in an ~rort to obtain employment, when the same is not yet available. Mr. Robert- son advised that the Con~ssion were at all times advising against coming to this City until the project is under wa~ but that it was impossible to control this influx. It was suggested that the Commission might give publicity to the Tor- onto press, advising against seeking employment here at the present time; and Mr. Robertson stated he would take this matter under advisement and consult the Com- mission thereon. .COMMUNICATIONS The following Conmunicaticns w~re presented: No. 117 - Dr. W.H.McMillan, M.P. - re curtailment of mail deliveries. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be received and laid on the table until further communications are received. No. 118 - W.L.Nouck, M.L.A. - acknowledging letter re turnover tax. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald andMacDonald that the communication be received and filed. No. 119 - County of Welland - re booklet on county. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Donald and MacDonald that the c~u~ication be received and laid on the table, and h~rther information be obtained. AId. Inglis arrived at the meeting. No. 120 - Town of Fort Erie - re suggestions re county, buildings, etc. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Jolley and Roberts that the communication be received and filed. No. 121 - Association of Assessinx Officers of Ontario - appreciation for use of C~uncil Chamber. ORDE~ on the motion of AId. MacDonald andRoherts that the communication be received and filed. ,' i No. 122 - New York Central System - re blocking of crossings. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. Donald and ~AcDonald that the c~mmmication be received and filed, the Superintendent be thanked for his co-operation, and he be asked to come to this City as soon as poseible to discuss other matters concernin~ the operations of the System. No. 123 - Ronald R. Price - suggesting wire fence on River Road. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. InE]is and Jolley that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor; that if this area is not the respensib- ility of the Corporation, Mr. Price be advised to take up the matter with the Niagara Parks Cn.,~ssion. No. 124 - Niagara Falls Police Association - requesting use of 0ekes Park for field day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the con~unic- ation be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance and the City Manager for a report. Ald. McKinley arrived at the meeting. No. 125 - Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario - requests re Sir Adam Beck power project. 0Pd)ERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Robertson that the com- munication be received and referred to the Hydro Committee for consideration with representatives of the Cowwn~asion, that a report thereon be presented to Council and recommendations be made. REPORTS Laid over from the previous meetix~: No. 60 - Traffic C~m~ttee - ranking various recomnendations. OR~ on the mot- ion of Aid. McKinley and Macdonald that recommendation No. 1 be adopted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that recomendation No. 2 be adopted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberts that recommendation No. 3 be adopted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that recommendation No. ~ be adopted. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. Roberts and MacDonald that rec- ommendation No. 6 be adopted, with the exception that the M~n~ster of Highways be asked to consult with Council instead of the Deputy Ni~ster. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs that reconnnendation No..7 be adopted and this matter be referred in the form of a letter to the Board of Police C~"~ ssioners and the Chief of Police, asking that they take action ~lth regard to parking on Stanley Avenue, north and south of Robinson Street. 0R~RED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that recon~endation No. 8 be adopted and that Peer Street and Peer Lane be inspected during the Tour of Inspection. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Ingl~s that recommendation No. 9 be laid on the table and the City Nm~ager be requested to submit a report thereon; ~ further that the City Manager also report upon the matter of p~rking on Ontario Avenue from Queen Street to park Street and the suggestion that the angle parking might be changed so that cars would park at the opposite angle than at present. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that reco"~sndation No. 10 be adopted; and the report be rec- eived and filed. The following Reports were presented: No. 61 - City Clerk - recomzmmiing issuance of linennee. ORDERED on the Aid. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recom- mendations be adopted, No. 62 - Water C,mwtttee - re suppl~ to Township or Niagara and ~iLlage of Chip- paws. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Jolley and MacDonald that the report be rec- eived and filed, and the reccennendations be adopted. PETITION The following Petition was presented: No. ~ - L.C.Wharton and 3 others - re fence at OaSes Park. ORDERED ON the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the petition be received and filed, the request for the removal of the fence screen be acceded to and the Traffic Con~ttee be req- uested to go into this matter and submit a report. ' RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 5~ - MacDONALD - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that the Tour of Inspection be scheduled to take place on Friday, 2Oth April; and the Seal nf the Corporation be hereto affixed. C__~rie~d No. 5~ - ROBERTS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that a communication be forwa~ed to the Council of the Township of Stamford, advising that if they would care to make representations to the Minister of Highways in an effort to have some iml~rovement made to the Dorchester Road traffic Circle, where so many accidents and mishaps haws occurred, this Council would he willing to support such application; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried -Ald. Donald not voting ,BY-LAWS The following t~Y-laws wore passed: ~No. ~0 - To govern the remuneration to be paid to the members of Council. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Mc~dnley and Roberts that Ald. In- glis he given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. Donald and MacDonald - Carried. ~ - To an~nd By-law Number 1688. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberts that AId. Jol- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first tim~ - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading ~ AId. McKinley and MacDonald - Carried. ~ISCELLANEOUS On behalf of Aid. ~ogan, cigars ~ere presented to the meters of the Council, in celebration of the birth of Aid. and )Ira. Logan,e daughter. Ald. Inglis suggested that the City Manager might have the Sanitary In- spector bring to his attention all u~desirable conditions under ~n~ich pe. ople are living in the City at the present time. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. READ ANDADOPTEE, 16 April, 1951. Clerk FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 9 April, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 9th April, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before then. All members of the Committee, with the excep- tion of Ald. Logan, were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $56,29~.1~ were approved by the Co~ttee. The accounts su-hm~tted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of His Worship Ha~or Hawkins and Ald. Donald. A c-,~unication was presented from Deacon, Finley and Coyne, re the purchase of debentures. It was ordered ~n the motion of Ald. Donald and McKin- ley that the communication be received and referred for consideration during the conference c-na~ittee meeting. A sumaary~ of tenders for the excavation and backfilling of a watermain trench on D~"m~n~ Road, was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Mc- ~i.ley ami Jeolley that the susax7 be received and filed, and the lowest tender, that of D~nore ~rothers, be accepted. A summary of tenders for the supply of a truck chassis and cab was pres- ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the s~rY be received and filed, and the lowest tender, that of Hunt Motors Limited, be cepted. A report was presented from the special counttree with regard to sugo geared recognition of the Collegiate Basketball team. It was ordered on the mot- the report be received and fil , .ea~ra ion cf Ald. Donald and McKinley that ed the Corporation undertake tc ass~ne half of the cost of .supplying windbreake for the members of the team. A report w~s presented from the City Manager regarding an offer to pur- chase a portion of a Venturi meter at the Filtration Plant. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and filed, and therecommendation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager in which he requested per- mission to dispose of the Elgin sweepers. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recomendation be adopted. A connnunicationwas presented from the Canadian Paraplegic Association, with regard to maintenance costs for Minnie Agnes Burns. It was ordered on the motion of His WorshipMayor Hawkins and Ald. Donald that the communication be rec- eived and laid on the table, and further information be obtained. A report was presented from the City Manager to the Water Committee, regarding the reading on the water meeter for the greenhouse of the Niagara Parks Cown!ssion. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and an adjustment be made on the account for March, 1951- The Co~,~ tree adjourned on the motion of A/d. McKinley and His Worship Mayor Haw- kins. READ AND ADOPTED, 16 April, 1951. Cler~ of Finance COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 9 April, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-lawwhich covered the accounts approvedbythe Coe,~ttee. All members of the Council, with the exception of. Ald. Logan, were present. ~T-LAW The followinK By-law was passed: ~ - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered ore.the motion of Ald. McKinleF and DonA3d that Ald. Ing- lie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law he read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and Roberrs that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Jolley - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Donald and Jolley. READ AND ADOFrED, 16 April, 1951. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 9 April, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 9th April, 1951, for the pur- pose of considering the various matters placed before them. All members of the Conxnit~e, with the exception of Ald. Logan, were present~ and His Worship Mayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various matters presented to them, the C~"~ttee ad- Journed on the motion of AId. Donald and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 16 April, irman SEVENTEENTH MF~TING REGULAR MRk~TING Council Chamber, 16 April, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 16th April, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council, with the exception of AId. Donald, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan. COMMUNICATIONS. The following Connunications were presented: No. 126 - Department of Municipal Affairs - re one-day municipal schools. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberrs that the con~unication be received and filed, and the City Clerk make arrangements for as many of the elected repres- entatives and city officials as possible to attend. No. 127 - Ontario Municipal Association _ acknowledging resolution re turnover tax. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolleyand Roberrs that the connunication be rec- eived and filed. No. 128 - Ontario Traffic Conference - re annual convention at St. Catharines. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jolley that the communication be received and filed, that the chairman of the Traffic Committee be the delegate to attend this convention, that as m~ny of the other members of Council as possible endsay- our to be present; and further that a copy of this letter be forwarded to the Board of Police CommisAoners for their information. No. 129 - VillaRe of Crystal Beach - not faycurable to division of county. ORD- [RED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that the co~nunication be received and filed. No. 130 - Canadian Public Health Association - re conference in Montreal. ORD- ErED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager and Chairman of Finance for a report at the next meeting. N0. 131 - Canadian NationalRailways _ re amendments to lease. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed, the new terms of the lease be accepted and the letter be signed as requested. N0. 132 - Ladiest Auxiliary, Canadian Corps - requesting permission for tag day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the conmunication be rec- eived and filed, and permission be granted for 23rd June. No. 133 - Laurence C. Crawford - re check of cash. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~acDonald and Logan that the communication be received and,-;filed. ~. 13~ - M.J.Brooks - re dmge to house by water, etc. ORDERED on the motion of ~d. McKinley and MacDonald that the communication be received and laid on the table for inspection during the Tour of Inspection. No. 13~ - Ontario Municipal Board - requiring amendment to by-law. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan that the communication be received and filed, ~d the amending by-law be presented. S .-law No. The followinK Reports were presented: No. 63 - City Clerk - re conferences held 2nd April. ORDEP~D ON the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the report be received and filed, and adopted. No. 6~ - City Clerk - re conference held 9th April. OR~F~RED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and adopted. No. 65 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberts that the report be received and filed, and the rec~ onsnendations be adopted. No. 66 - City Clerk - re licehoe application not approved. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Jolley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the ap- plication be not granted. No. 67 - Assessor - annual report for 1950. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKin- ley and MacDonald that the report be received and laid on the table. No. 68 - City ~tanaEer - to Traffic Committee re parking meters. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and jolley that the report be received and laid on the table until Ald. Donald is present. SEE Subsequent meeting RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 56 - INGLIS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the executive of the Ontario Municip- al Association be requested to protest the powers of The Ontario Municipal Board ~o levy fees on the respective municipalities for approval and validation of by- laws involving capital workS; and the Seal of the Corporation he hereto affixed. Carr. No. 57 - ROEERTS - LOGAN - RESOLVED that the Council of the County of Welland be again requested to consider the reco~nendation from this Council that two repres- entatives from the Council of the City of Niagara Falls be permitted to sit on the special Gaol Committee of the County; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carrie~d BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed: No. 46~ - To amend By-law Number ~593, being a by-law to provide for borrowing $220,000.00 for the acquisition of a site and the erection of a public school; and to provide for the issue of debentures of the City of Nia- gara Falls therefor. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that Ald. be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the f~ rst time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - ~rried. Third reading - Aid. Jolley and MacDonald - Carried. No. 46~A - To authorize the signing of an agreement with the Corporation of the Township of Niagara. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Logan that Ald. Jol- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberrs that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Logan - Carried. No. ~6~ - To grant a retirement allowance to a municipal employee. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Jolley and McKinley that Aid. Rob- errs be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and ~cDonald that ~ule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading - Aid. MacDonald and Logan - Carried. No. ~656 - To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that Aid. Ing- lie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jolley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be Eiven the second reading - Carried. Third reading - Aid. MacDonald and Jolley - Carried. The foliowinE By-lawwas read the first and second times: No. 46~7 - To close a portion of Peer Street and a portion of Gladstone Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that Aid. Jol- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the by-law be referred back to the City Solicitor for consideration of the observations of C0uncilwith regard to the period of time during which these streets will be closed. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 23 April, 1951. Clerk 99 1.01 FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 16 April, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 16th April, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had beem~properly certified and placed before them. Allmembers of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $10,122.66 were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. Donald andMcKinley. The conmunicatton from the Canadian paraplegic Association, as laid over from the previous meeting, and with regard to maintenance for F~innie Agnes Burns, was considered. A report was also presented:'from the City Clerk in this connection. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jclley and Logan that the com- munication and report be received and filed, and the account be assumed by the Corporation. The City Clerk made a verbal report with regard to a resident who is in need of paraplegic treatment. It was agreed that the matter be left in abeyancs at the present time. A report was presented from the City Manager regarding estimates of con- struction of improvements at the Filtration Plant. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the by-law for the issuance of debentures for this work be presented. Ald. Donald arrived at the meeting. A report was presented from the City Manager regarding the purchase of necessary materials and the installation of the sane for carrying the auxiliary w~ter pain under the Michigan Central Railway tracks. It was ordered on the mot- ion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the reco,~endations be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance of a building permit to Pro~lncial Engineering Ltd. for the erection of a new building and crane runway. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the report be received and filed, the recommendation be adopted, and the sane be subject to the signing of an agreement in accordance with the opinion of the City Solicitor with regard to the crane runwa.v. A report was presented from the City Nanager, reconnnending the issuance of a building permit for the erection of a building by Provincial Engineering Ltd. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and His Worship Ma~vor Hawkins that ' the report be received and filed, and the reconmendation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager, recome~ng the issuance of a building permit to Fred Doychuk for an extension to a building. It was ord- ered on the motion of Ald. Donald and golley that the report be roedived and file~ and the reconmendation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager, reconx~nding the issuance of a building permit for the installation of fuel oil storage tanks by Buoth~s Service Station.· It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. A report from the City Manager to the Water Committee, with regard to the purchase of a float to move the 30-inch water pipe, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. A report from the City Manager to the Water Committee, recommending the purchase of equipment for the header pipe at the Filtration Plant, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and His Worship Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. The City Clerk advised of a cheque~tich had been received by Ald. Ing- lie from the Dominion Government as reimbursement for travelling expenses in con- nectionwith the Civilian Defence Forum artended by ~dd. Inglis. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the atter be referred to the City Manager and Chairman of Finance to make a satisfactory settlement; The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald.-McKinley and Jolley. READAND ADOPTED, 23 April, 1951. Clerk ' ' ""~ ' COUNCIL MEETING The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-lawwhich covered the accounts approved by the Committee, and for the consideration of other matters. hrs of the Council were present. REPORT Laid over from the Vrevious meeting; N0. 68 ~ City MansEer L~oy~r.~.fic Committee re parking meters. ORE on the motion of Ald. Jolley gl~s that the re rt b pc · received and laid on the table for one week to permit the Council to give the report further study; and that the ~eas under discussion be placed on the agenda for the tour of inspection. (Ald. R0berts voted contrary to this motion.) Prior to the above m~ion it was moved by ~d. Logan and MacDonald that the report be received and gdopted, with the excep- 'rman Finance 16 April, 1951. tionl. af the last paragraph, and that be laid over for consideration at the next meeting; .but this motion w~s defeated- RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed: No. 58 - MCKINLEY - LOGAN - RESOLVED that the matter of further meetings with presentstires of municipalities and the County of Welland regarding the blocking of highways when the bridges over the Welland Canal are open, be left in the hands of His Worship }~Vor Hawkins and the City Manager, ~rith power to act; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanbnously The followinK By-law was passed: No. ~,6~8 - To Grant Monies for General purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberrs that Ald. Inglis. be given the privilege of introduced the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. F~Kinley and MacDonald that Rule 36! (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading - Ald..MacDonald and Roberrs - Carried unanimously- The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 23 April, 1951- CONFF~ENCE Council Chamber, 16 April, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Mor~a~, 16th April, 1951, for the P~ pose of considering the various matters placed before them. All members of the Comittee were present; and His Worship Na~or Hawkins was chairman of the meetin~ After consideration of the various matters presented to them, the Committee ad- Journed on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 23 April, 1951. Chairman \ EIGHTEENTH MF_~TING REGULAR }~'fING Councit Chamber, 23 April, 1951. pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 23rd April, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council, with thd exception of Ald. Jolley, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan. On behalf of the members of Council, His Worship Mayor Hawkins extended a welcome to Mr. George ~cLean, representing the Niagara Falls Gazette and to F~. H. Harris of Radio Station CHVC. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings: No. 64 - E.A.Thomas - re flooding of property. ORERED on the motion of Ald. Kinleyand ~cDonald that the communication be received and considered when the agenda for the Tour of Inspection is dealt with. SEE subsequent meeting No. 134 - M.J.Brooks - re damage to house by water, etc. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Macdonald that .the conmaunication be received and considered when the agenda for the Tour of Inspection is dealt with. SEE subsequent meeting The followinR Communications were presented: No. 136 - Honourable Minister of Highways - re inspection of roadway. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the communication be received and laid on the table until the inspection is made; also that the situation at the intersection of the Queen Elizabeth Way and Second Avenue be inspected at that time. No. 137 - Department of Planning and Development - re building officials' confer- ence. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan that the communication be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, and the City Manager be requested to submit a recommendation and report. No. 138 - Canadian Federation of Nayors and Municipalities - re Citizenship Day, 1951- ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that the communication be received and filed, that a copy be sent to the Ministerial Association, the Boards of Education, Separate Schoool Board, service clubs, Chambers of Comnerce and an~ other interested organizations, asking fqr their co-operation in this matter. No. 139 - County of Welland - re meeting of special gaol co~mittee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberts that the commurdcation be received and filed, and the committee of council be asked to attend, if at all possible. No. 140 - County of Welland - re representation on special gaol committee. ERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the communication be rec- eived and laid on the table until a further communication is received. No. 1~1 - City of Victoria, British Columbia - resolution re inflationstY Pres' ures of wages and prices. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~.~cDona!d and Logan that the co~unication be received and filed, and the resolution be endorsed. Ald. Inglis arrived at the meeting. No. 142 - Collegiate-Vocational Institute - requesting advertisement in Year Book. ORDE~ED on the motion of Ald. Mcfinley and MacDonald that the coE~unication be received and referred to His Worship Mayor Hawkins, the Chairnmn of Finance and the City~anager, with power to act. No. 143 - ~,a. H. Jolley - requesting return of cemetery lot. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. McKinley and ~cDonald that the conmmnication be received and filed, and the request be granted. No. 1~4 - Gray Griffin Inn - requesting no parking area. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~cDonald that the communication be received and referred for consideration during discussion of the Tour of Inspection agenda. SEE subsequent meeting No. 1~5 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - requesting penmission to place plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberrs that the conmunication be rec- eived and filed, and permission be granted. SEE By-law No. REPORTS Laid over from previous meetings: No. 43 - City ~ager - recormmending storm sewer on Murray Street. No. 68 - City ManaKer- recon~endations to Traffic Conm~ittee re parking meters. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the reports be received and.considered when the agentfor the Tour of Inspection is dealt ~ith. SEE subsequent meetin~ The follo~ing Reports were presented: No. 69 - City Clerk - re conference held 16th April. ORDEE on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan that the report be received and filed, and adopted. No. 70 - City Clerk - recomending issuance of licenoes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberts that the report be received and filed, and the recom- mendations be adopted. No. 71 - City Clerk - presenting application for licenee not approved. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberts that theLreport be received and filed, md the licenee be not granted. Ald. Donald arrived at the meeting. ~. 72 - City Clerk - re amendment to Niagara Parks Act. ORDERED on the nmtion ofAld. Logan and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and the repres- entative of Council be His Worship Mayor Hawkins. (Ald. Inglis and Donald voted c0ntraryto this motipn.) An amendment was presented by Ald. Inglis and Donald that the report be received and laid on the table for one week, but this motion was defeated. No. 73 -Ald. A.j.McKinley - re attendance at tourist conference. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and t.hs thanks of Council be extended to the Alderman for the excellent report. No. 7/~ - Fire Chief Shapton - reconunending promotions in staff. ORDERED on the motdon of Ald. 1.~cDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and th~ recommendations be adopted. RESOLUTION TIle following Resolution was passed: No. 59 - ROBERTS - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that the Traffic ComMittee be requested t¢ consider and report upon the suggestion that signs be erected indicating that Lowell Avenue is a dead-end street, south of Misener Street; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried BY-LAWS The fol].owing By-laws were passed: No. 4657 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Compa~V of Canada to place anchors and replace and relocate poles in various locations. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Roberts that AId. McKin- ley be given the pivilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that Rule 36 (2D of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. McKinley and ~cDonald - Carried. No. ~660 - To authorize the execution and delivery of a deed in lieu of and in- stead of a deed which has been lost. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that AId. Don- ald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberts that Rule 36 (2)' of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second rending - Carried. Third reading -Ald. McKinley and Roberts- Carried. The fello~dnE By-laws were read the first and second' times: ~- To provide for borrowing $~98,000,00 for the installation at the Filt- ration Plant of an auxiliary transformer station, a new pump and motor an addition to the clear water reservoir and the construction of an auxiliary distribution main from the Filtration Plant at Chippawa to the intersection of Lundy~s Lane and Dr,~n, nond Road; and to provide the issuance of debentures of the City of Niagara Falls therefor. It was ordered en the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that Ald. Ing lie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan that "ule 36 of tha Standing Rules of Council be suspended and theby-law be given the sec0nd~ reading - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Donald that the by-law be referred to The Ontario Municipal Board for approval. No....A662 - To stop up a portion of Peer Street and a portion of Gladstone Avenue and to lease the same to the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ont- ario. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Retorts that Ald. Don- ald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that I~ule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Roberrs that the by- law be laid on the table and the necessary advertisement be carried out. MISC~ELLANEOUS Ald. Logan spoke about through traffic which would be travelling on Valleyway and felt some consideration of this matter should be given by the Traf- fic Committee. Ald. Inglis asked that a revenue and expenditure statement for the Nia- gara Falls Memorial Arena be submitted to Council for their information and con- sideration. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts. READ AND ADOPTED, 30 April, 1951. Clerk FINANCE M~m. TING Council Chamber, 23 April, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Nonday, 23rd April, 1951, for the purpose 0f approving and also of pastng the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the excep- tion of Ald. Jolley, were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $hh,922.28 were approved by the Com~ittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money byelaw for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. A report was presented from the City ~nager regarding the debt posit- ion of the Corporation. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Itis Wo~,- ship ~kyor Hawkins that the statement be received and laid on the table until the next meeting. A report was presented from the City F~ager, recommending the issuance of a permit for the erection of a building on Victoria Avenue by Dr. D.Hope-Oi!!. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the report be rec- eived and laid on the table; and the City Solicitor be consulted to see if it is possible to require the erection of a two-storey building on this street. A report was presented from the City }~nager, recommending the issuance of a permit for the erection of an addition at 1895 ~in Street by A.~ffngle. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be rec- eived and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager regarding the applicatie~ for a permit to remodel 840-6 Ontario Avenue by J. Blash. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship I,~vor Hawkins and Ald. Donald that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 30 April, 19~1. oSf Finance COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 23 April, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-~aw~ahich covered the accounts approved by the Committee, and for the consideration of other matters. All me~- bets of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Jelley, were present. TOUR OF INSPECTION Consideration was given to the various locations which were inspect~ during the Tour of Inspection, held on 20th April; and the following action was taken thereon: 1. 'City Hall No action. 2. Queen Street Firehal~ Ontario Avenue, Park Street to Huron Street City Yard, Park Street at Welland Avenue 692 Buckley Avenue Victoria Avenue and Simcoe Street 7. Asphalt Plant 8. Glenview Athletic Field 9. Incinerator, Disposal D~mp 10. Fairview Cemetery 12. Oakes Park Morrison Street and Stanley Avenue Inglls Drive, Alexander Crescent, Homewood Avenue Swimming Pool Niagara Falls Memorial Arena ~4. 1~. 16. Walnut Street Firehall 17. Centre Police Station 18. Clifton Hill and ~ictoria Avenue ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~Zac- Donald that repairs be made to the roof m~d new chairs be pm'c~msed. FL~THER ORDERED on the mot~ ion of Ald. Logan and McKinley that the City ~an- ager t~e ~nder advisement the matter of painting the e~erior of the building, and the attention of the 1952 Co~cil be dra,~ to the n~tter. ORDEED on the motion of ~d. McKinley ~d Don- ald that no action be t~en with regard to the installation of parking meters ~til a petition is received from interested t~ayers; and the re~rt of the City ~ager be received &~ laid on the table. ORD~ED on the motion of ~d. Log~ ~d Roberts that no action be t~en with regard to disposal of a ~rtion of the property ~til a reouest is received from the ~ -Electric Cohesion. ORDER on the motion of lld. McKi~ey and Don- ald t~t the l~e be graded a~ stoned, a catch basin be hst~led inside the sidewalk; m~d Mr. T~lor be asked to ~tition for a c~b and ~tter rather than a sidew~. ORDEED on the motion of ~d. Rebels ~d In~is that the mtter of tr~fic li~ts for t~s loc- ation be referred to the Trffic Coattee to bring in a propos~ as to ~ere the lights should be obt~ned. No action. No actinn. No action. ORDEED on the motion of ~d. McKi~ey ~d Logan that a letter of co~endation be sent to ~. ~ e~ for the excellent con~tion of the cemetery. No action. It was agreed that refreshment stands be erected and the erection of same and screens be left in the hands of the City Manager. No action. No action. No action. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and RoboPts that the plaster be repaired and the bunkroom and toilet be painted. action. It ~as agreed that this matter be left in abey- ance until a sketch of the proposal is prepared. 19. Peer Lane 20. Peer Street and Gladstone Avenue 21. Allen Avenue from Peer Street to Murray Street 22. Sylvia Place parking lot 23. Comfort Station mxd Police Office 24. Lundy's Lane and Main Street 25. 1992 Lundy's Lane 26. Main Street Firehall 27- Roman Catholic Hall, Barker Street 28. Drununond Road from Murray Street to Lundyts Lane 29. Murray Street from Orchard Avenue to Drummond Road 30. Stanley Avenue at M.C.R. track 31- Portage Road at Oak Hall gatehouse 32. Filtration Plant 33. Gray Griffin Inn, Victoria Avenue It was agreed that the surface be repaired. No action. It was agreed that the rebuilding of the road surface should be covered in the agreement ~.dth the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario. No action. No action. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and LoC~m that the report of the Traffic Committee be rec- eived and filed, and the recommendations be ad- opted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Mac- Donald that two trees be removed and concrete be placed in the boulevard. No action. It was agreed that the work as requested be car- ried out. No action. It was agreed that the communication from E.A. Thomas and the report of the City 1,t~nager, rec- ommending the construction of a storm sewer be received and laid on the table. No action. No action. No action. It was agreed that the communication be received and filed, and permission be granted for the removal of two parking meters in front of the building. BY-LAW The followinK By-law was passed: No./+6.63. - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. ~cKinley and MacDonald that kld. Inglis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be r~ad the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third 'reading -Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs - Carried. M!SCELLA~OUS Ald. Inglis discussed the report on police personnel and was of the op- inion that the Corporation should have an observer for protection at the arbit- ration hearing re po]_ice salaries. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts. READ AND ADOPTED, 30 April, 1951. -- 7 Xayor COA~EI~NCE Council Chinbet, 23 April, 1951 The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 23rd April, 1951, for the pur- pose of considering various mat~rs placed before them. All members of the Com- mittee, with the exception of Ald. Jolley, were present; and His Wetshie Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various matters presented to them, the Conmdttee ad- journed on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. READ ~ ADOPTED, 30 lpril, 1951. Chairman COURT OF lEVISION Council Che3nbec, 24 April, 1951. The Court of Re,vision on the assessment roll for business was held at 10.00 a.m. cn Tuesday, 24th April, 1951, at which the fellerring action was taken upon the respectlvc appeals: M~r, bers present: Sheriff V.L.Davidson and Messrs. O.W. Zd~mnerman and A.W.Scott. Poll Roll No. No. Appellm~t and Prcperty 14atter Complained of Decision of Court i 4 S.;~nadio To be separate school 385 Ferguson Street supporter Granted 7 309. North American Cyanamid to deduct recreation Fourth Avenue centre ~educed 3 186. Wallace Butters Requesting further 305 Queen Street brcadkown Reduced 3 187, James Barr, 305 Queen Street Increased $25C. 3 19~ Metalock Casting Repair, To be added to Service, 305 Queen Street roll, $470. 10 383. Benjamin Stewart, ~26 Morrison Street Moved out of city Reduced Dismantled part of building Reduced 30 705, Canadian Shredded ~eat, Centre and Lewis 31 723 John Civak 72~ 1351-5 Ferry Street Assessment too high Dismissed 11 ~38, Martin Chiki, 689 Welland Avenue Not doing business Reduced Reduced Reduced Reduced Reduced Reduced 3 58 D.Chisholm, 100 Bridge Street Moved to 602 Erie Avenue 8 311, L. Chapman, 1190 B ridge Street Not in partnership 29 68% Flemington Bros., 1681 Victoria Avenue Moved to 123 .Epworth Circle ~ 29 67~ Dr. G.E.French, 1733 Victoria Avenue 11 395~ Marie Goy, 75~ Huron Street Not using all space Should not p~ buS- iness tax 38 888 Samuel Junkin, 19~8 Barker Street Assessment too high Dismissed 19 537 Lawrence Ktdd, 1779 River Road 9 months~ occupancy Dismissed 3~ 782, Win. Lockwood, 1773 Main Street Working day labour Reduced 32~. 14,000. 306. 1,075. 825. 923. 975. 225, 36 899, 3 177 38 901. 3~ 8~2. ~ 280. ~ ~50 4 Dr. Lees, 2063 F~%in Street Moved to 1199 River Road London Life Insm'ance, 509 Queen Street Maid of Mist Steamboat Company Assessment too high Not assessable for business Hetropolitan Stores, 337 Queen Street George Mallett, 1006 Morrison Street Assessment too high Out of business Jo~ezaros, 18~0 Temperance Avenue Part time business E.M.McMurray& Co., 2047 Main Street Niagara Rug ~ompany, 580 Victoria Avenue J.Newman, 19~2 Main Street Protz, [Schael, 431 First Avenue changed location of business U~ing only part of building To be separate school supporter Not in business D.Parkinson, 1287 Ontario Avenue Not workingas agent Personal Finance Company, To be separate 509 Queen Street school supporter Edwin P~cey, 568 Victoria Avenue Assessment too high A. Rocco, 138~ Ferry Street Assessment too high J.Walters and Son, 1553 Ferry Street Assessment too high Western Tire & Auto Supply, To be separate 1993 Lundy,s Lane school supporter R. Kennedy, 2161 Main Street Not in business v ~0 Max Kaminsky 1009 Centre Street l~21 G. Ninacs, ~22 2162 Allen Avenue J~2~ A. & F. Mclvor, · ~70 1772 North Street S. & A. NaMy, 7~7 Queen Street 9 months~ rebate for 19~o Overcharged for land, 19~1 Duplicate assessment Overcharged for land Reduced & separate school supporter 1,900. Reduced 2,000. Dismissed Dismissed Reduced 100. Dismissed Reduced 1,725. Reduced 1,800. Granted Reduced 200. Reduced 500. Dismissed Reduced lO0. Reduced 75. Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Granted 14.85 Granted 90.13 Granted 12.35 Granted 87.69 iJ.4 AppORTIONMENT OF ASSESSI.ENT 27 6335,- Stein and Zuker 6337. 12~7-9 Heywood Avenue Apportion assessment Reduced assessments Rebates on taxes Increase in assessments Additional assessments Certified correct~ Clerk Granted Stein Stein & Zukor 4,?it ~7,895.00 205.02 250.00 ~7o.co Sheriff NI~TEE~,rTH ~F~ETING EEOULA~ ~ZETING Co~cil Chamber, 30 April, 1951. Ptu-suant to adjourrnnsnt, the Council met at 7-30 p.m. on !,:onday, 30th April, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the ~dnutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. I."acDonald and Logan. His Worship Mayor Hawkins welcomed the Reverend ~. Jo!m Girard, Assist- m~t Curate at Chirist Church, to the meeting. His Worship also welcomed I.ir. William Kilough, representing Radio S~at- ion CHVC. DEPUTATION Mrs. Ella Henderson, on behalf of the Niagara Falls Summer Theatre, was permitted to address Co,mcil on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley. P.~s. Hen- derson advised that the Theatre requested permision to erecb an advertising banner across Victoria Avenue at Epworth Circle, s~ilar to one used in 1950; and also requested pernission to erect a second binmet across River Road at Eastwood Cres- cent. SEE Resolution No. 60 COMMUNICATIONS The following Conmunications were presented: N0. 1~6 - Honourable Minister of Finance - re suggested turn-over tax. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the communication be received and filed. N0. 147 - Township of Stamford - re Dorchester Road traffic circle. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that the con~unication be received and filed. N0. 148 - Local Board of Health - re appointment of inspector. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and MacDonald that the communication be received and ref- erred to the City l~anager for a report at the next meeting, with power to act. No. 1;+9 - Board of Education - requesting permission for demonstration at Oakes Park. 0RERED on the motion of AId. Jolley and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, and permission be granted. No. 150 - Mrs. W.C.Newman - requesting permission to instal cap in sidewalk. OR- DEED on the motion of Ald. Donald and P~cDonald that the con~nunication be rec- eived and filed, and permission be granted under the supervision of the City Man- ager. N0. 151 - Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes - requestihg permission to erect signboard. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Jolley and Roberts that the communicat- ion be received and filed, and permission be granted, subject to the supervision of the City Manager and upon the Manager obtaining information as to where the sign is to be. N0. 152 - South End Business and Professional Men's Association, - invitation to dinner and dance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the munication be received and filed, the invitation be accepted, as marOr of the bets of Counci]. as possible attend the function; and Council be held at 5.00 on that date in order to make this possible. No. 153 - Greater Niagara General Hospital - regretting embarrassment re suit. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and I.~cDonald that the communication be eived and filed. Aid. Inglis arrived at the meeting; and His Worship Mayor Hawkins cong- ratulated hDn upon his appointment with the finn of Yartin, Calvert and Z.~tthews. No. 154 - Canadian Council of Christians and Jews - appreciation re Brotherhood Week. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the con~nunication be received and filed. REPORTS The following Reports were presented: No. 75 - City Clerk - re conference held 23rd April. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and adopted. No. 76 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the recon~- endations be adopted. No. 77 - Traffic Committee - reco~mnending no parking on part of Stanley Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the report be received and laid on the table until the next meeting for a further report. VERBAL REPORT Ald. Roberts, Chairman of the Traffic Committee, reported to Council on his consultation withMr. Webster, Traffic En~neer of the Department of Highways regarding the dangerous condition at the intersection of Roberts Street and Vict- oria Avenue. The Alderman advised that the Engineer was prepared to reconmend to his Department that the two stone slabs on top of the pillar over the subway, and one light standard, be removed. SEE Resolution No. 62 PETITION The following Petition was presented: No. 5 - W.R.Philltps and 3 others - requesting sidewalk on ltanan Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the petition be received and filed, and the request be granted. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 60 - MacDONALD - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that permission be granted to the Niagara Falls Sumner Theatre for the erection of an advertising banner across Victoria Avenue at Epworth Place; that the application for a second banner on River Road at East~oed Crescent be referred to the Niagara Parks Commission for considerat- ion; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried N0. 61 - INGLIS - JOLL~Y - ESOLVED that a contribultion of one hundred dollars be made to the 3reater Niagara Cancer Society; and the Seal of the Cornoration be hereto affixed. · Carried unanimous_2_~ No. 62 - INGLIS - JOLLEY - RESOLVED that the matter of the traffic lights at Vic- toria Avenue and Centre Street and the suggestion that a sign 'dangerous inter- section~ be erected on Roberts Street at Second Avenue, be referred to the Traf- fic Co_~nittee for study~.and a report; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanLmou_s~_Z MISCELLAh~EOUS A motion was made ~v Ald. Logan and Jolley that a letter be directed to the Greater Niagara Chamber of Conmetes, thanking them for their interest in civ- ic improvement and the erection of a sign at the ~ir].poo! ~apids Bridge listing the various local service clubs and asking that they consider similar erections at other entrances to the City. This motion was defeated. AId. Inglis suggested that sufficient funds should be trmnsferred from the appropriation for snore removal to grants in order to provide for the donation to the Greater Niagara Cancer Society and also to provide for the purchase of ~d~dbreakers in recognition of winning the chs~mpionship by the Collegiate-Basket- ball teem. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, ~7 P~y, 1951. ~~ayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 30 April, 1951. The Finance Con~ittee met on Monday, 30th April, 1951, for the purpose 0f approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $28,012.02 were approved by the Conmittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherdee dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion c~ Ald. McKinley and His Worship ~ayor tIawkins. A report of the City Manager regarding the debt position of the C~ty, which had been laid over from the previous meeting, was considered. It was ered on the motion of Ald. Retorts and Jolley that the report be received and laid on the table until a oresentation is made to The Ontario Municipal Board for the debenture issue for th~ extension of the Filtration Plant. A report was presented from the City ],Ianager, regarding the application for a permit to remodel 8~0--6 Ontario Avenue, which had been laid over from the pre,.4ous meeting. A report of the Property Co~.Inittee, ms]'.ing recommendations in this connection, was also considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ley and Logan that the reports be received and filed and the reco~nendation cf Property Cox~idttee, be adopted. (Ald. Donald and the Chairman of Finance vote~ contrary to this motion.) The report of the City 1.~nager, which had been laid over from the pre i'-. ious meeting, and regarding the application fox' a permit to erect a building on Victoria Avenue by Dr. D.Hope-gill, was considered. The opinion of the City kitor in this connection was also submitted. It was ordered cn the motion cf His '~'lorship ZTayor Hawkins and A!d. PZacDonald that the reports be received and and the reconmendation of the City _Manager be adopted. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Retorts and }[is Worship N~yor kins that the property Co~nittee be requested, as soon as it is convenient~ pos- sible, to tsl~e under' advisement the plan subletted by John Layrig; also that th~ Stamford Co~tncil be asked to do like~ise in order that a decision may be reached as to the disposition of the Niagara Plan. The revenue and expenditure statement as of 31st I,L~rch was presentej. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the statement be rec- eived and laid on the table. The M~ger made a verbal report as to the application of the Zimmermm~ Construction Companj~ for a poxrefit to erect an extension to the plant of the Niag- ara Wire Weaving Company. It .was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKin- ley that the cecommendation be adopted and the issuance of a perr.~t be authorized. The Con~nittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. AND ADOPTED, 7 F~y, 1951. Clerk Finance ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which cove:~ed the accounts proved by the Conmuitteee. All members of the Council wez'e present. By-LA;.~r The following By-law was passed: No. A66A - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the n:otion of AId. !.fcKinley and i~"acDonald that AId. Isglis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law he ~-~ead the £irstlreading - Carried.unan~nously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended m~d the by-law be given the sec- ond reading - Carried unan~nously. Third reading - AId. MacDonald and Logan - Carried unan~nously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan. EAD PuND ADOPTED, 7 1.D~y, 1951- Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chinbet, 30 April, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 30th April, 1951, for the pur- pose of considering the various matters placed before them. All members of the Committee were present and His Worship Mayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. ~ter consideration of the various items presented to them, the Conmittce adjourned the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. -~ADANDADOpTED, 7 Ma~, 1951. Council Chamber, 30 April, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- Clerk ' ' Chairman T;.~}FfI~T!t ~-~ETINC FEGb~ ~-~ETING Council Chaste:, 7 Kay, 1951. Pur'~us/lt to adjourrment, the Cornoil m~t at 7-30 p.m. on Monday, 7tx. 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. A].I r-tembef~s of the Council, with the oxception of Ald. Donarid and Rob~rts, were present. Tk~ Comlcil, having received and read the minutes of tile previous meeting, adopted these on tile motion of Ald. l.k~cDonald and Logan. DEPUTATION In ccnncction v~ th Petition No. 6 and on the motion of AId. Logm~ a::.i Jolley, M~. Wallace Mutt was permitted to address the Council. t,~. Mutt explains, the condition ~lich existed at his property ~nd the reason for tile petition to have a curb mid gutter constructed on Sixth Avenue. S m No. E~ Petition COS~fJNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting: No. 148 - Local !bard of Health - re appointment of inspector. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. ,x!cKinley and MacDonald that the co~aunication be received and filed and temporary arrangements be made. SEE Report IYo. 77 The following Commtmications were presented: No. 155 - Hencurable Minister of National Defence - re employees in reserve force, ORDEAtED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the conmunication be rec- eived and filed, the recommendation be endorsed and publicity be given to the ~ame. No. 156 - Central Mortgage and HousinE Corporation - re conditions for increased rentals. ORDEED on the motion of kld. ~cDonald and Jolley that the conmmunicat- ion be received and laid on the table until a full council is present. No. 157 - County of Welland - re representation on County Special Gaol Conmittee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jolley that the communication be received and filed, and Ald. Donald and McKinley be appointed the representatives of oil on this committee. No. 158 - City of Sudbury - resolution re Children~s aid ward costs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and ~cDonald that the conmunication be received and referred to the Ontario Municipal Association for consideration. No. 159 - City of Kitehonor - resolution re sales and excise tax on fire equipment, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ],~cDonald that the communication be received and filed. No. 160 - A~ned Forces Day Parade Committee - invitation to participate in parade. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Jelley that the communication be rec- eived and filed, the invitation be accepted and His Worship the }~yor be requestcd to make the necessary arrangements- No. 161 - Board of Education - re Empire Day observances. ORDERED on the motion of Ald~ Jolley and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed. No. 162 - Board of Ed~cation - appreciation re use of arena. ORDERED on the mot- ion of AId. -~lacDcna]d and McKinley that the ccm:almication be r-,:cc~ r?d and fi? No. ]6~ - ~'YiaZara FelTs O~5.m3st Club - ":~Tl~t~n~ ~er~ri~n %,- c~m~'.,a?. EFSD on the motion of A!d. ~eIi~ntcy and Logan tha~ ;abe colmn~ficat~cn be r~ceived told filed, and permission be grated. No. 164 - North Jz~rican Cyanm'nid ~].mj~ sd - requ~st~nj u:~.~ of re?at Paru. E~D on the motion of Ald. t%~,~ an~ 5~acDona]d that the cc,m:'unizat~cp ~- r~c- sired and referred to the City %.~nagez' and Parks Superi~tcndent for a -eI PYo.l~ - Niagara Falls !icnsf C~ub - r~quest~nE y~rnj ss]on For carnival. ED on the motion of AId. EacDoaald anZ McKi~ay that the ccnL:m,icatioh bc sired ~d filed~ an~ permission be gra~ted. No. 166 ~ Niagara r'allz Cancer Society ~ appreciation of &:'m~b. C;IDE;~ED on the motion of Aid. ~gan an~ ZcKiXa~ that the corf~n-~icabion b3 rec.~ivcd m~d filed. No. 167 - Simonfs - r~questing editions! parking cn Brij~c St:cot. O_AXZED the motion of A!d. Logan a~ EacDonald that th~ conz::mficabion be :~cJived mxd erred to the Traffic Coz:ittee for a report. I~PORTS Laid over from a provicus meetini4: .Yo. 77 - Traffic Co~r~;iittoe - re no parking ou Sta'.llcy Avenue. ion cf Ald. IlcKinlcy and P~cDonald that the rcoort bc received ~ud ~j~ 'd and the r~co~mendation be adopted. ' The fo~owin~ lieports wcrc presented: Nc. 78 - City MariaEar - re sanitary and plumbing inspections. ORDEXED en the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and tho recoImnendations be adopted. No. 79 - Traffic Conmdttee - re parking on Stsmley Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald ~ad Jolley that the report be received and filed. No. 80 - City Clerk - re conference held 30th April. ORDEIEED on the n.etion of Aid. McKinley and Logml that the report be received mid filed, and adopted. he. 81 - City Clerk - ~'ecommending issuance of licerides. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. 1.~cDonald and Jolley that the report be received and filed, and the recom- mendations be adopted. No. 82 - City I,~nager - recommending City Treasurer attend conference. ORDERED on t~e motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received mid filed, and the recommendation be adopted. ,~c. 83 - City ~nager - recommending Assessor attend conference. OiDF~ED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. PETITION ,The followinK Petition was presented: N0. 6 - Wallace Mutt and J. Sirianni - requesting curb and gutter on Sixth Avenue. 0RD~{ED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and McKinley that the petition be received ~nd laid on the table, and the City Manager contact the interested parties and submit 'a report as to costs, etc. ' tL~SOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passcd: No. 63 - McKIRrLEY - JOLLEY - 2ESOLVED that a message be forwarded to Mr. Gordon D. Troup and his fa~mily, expressing the Sy~Apathy of His Worship ~'.~yor Hawkins, th~ m~nbers of the City Com~cil m~d the citiz~'ns of 'Niagara Falls upon the of l~s. Troup; and the Seal of. the Corporation bo hcreto affixed. Carric~ No. 6~ - MacDONALD - LOGAN - RESOLVED that letters · appreciation be forwarded to the heads of the municipalities of Niagara Falls, New York and the Township of Stamford, express!~8 the appreciation of this Council for the assistance rend- ered by the Fire Departments of those municipalities during the recent fire at the Hack lLLler Candle Company; and the Seal of the Corporation he hereto af- fixed. C...arried The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. ~cKinley and began. READ AND ADOPTED, 1~ Na~, 1951. Council Chamber, 7 M~V, 1~51. The Finance Cosaittee met un Nonda~, 7th Ma~, 1951, for the purpose of approwing and also of passing the various accounts which had boon properl~ cert- ified and placed before thee. All members of .the Ccsaittee, with the exception of Aids Dcmald amt Robot, s, were presents Sundry accounts amomxting to S30~,~3~.~9. wre approwed by the Coo,nit,so. The accounts su~aittedt' bei_n_8 passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for Fesentation to the Council on the motion of Aid. ~Xinley and His Worship ~a~or Ha~dns. The report of the City !{ana~er, rec; .-naJ~g the issuance of a per,it for alterations at the ~eneral Brock Hotel, was considered. It was ordered on the m~tiun of Aid. Jolley an~ FtrdnleI that %he report be raceived and filed and the reccssndation be edopte~. A report was proseated frea the City Manager rsgardin~ an applica~ion of the Y.M.C.A. for a permit to construct an addition to their building on Second Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. KcLtnley and MacDonald that the rep- ort he received and laid on the table, end referred to the Property Gnaws,tee for consideration. A report ~as presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance of a permit for the construction of a building in front of 63~ Queen Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~is Worship Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and referred to the Property Crfm,~ttee for consideration. A report was presented frc~ the City Manager, rsgard~n~ an application for a permit for alterations and an addition at 1025 Coptre Street. It was ord- ered on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Jolley that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. The comparison of tax collections as of 30th April was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. HcKinley and Jolley that the statement be rec- eived and filed, and given the usual publicity. The Canto4 ,tee adjourned on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Jolley. READ AND ADOPA'.:n, 14 Ha~, 1951. Clerk Chairman of Finance Council Chamber, 7 Na3r, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular co, m~il and finance roetinge for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accotmts approved ZZ2rt-:','=; o, cil. wit. th. --. ion ~ followin~ Bx-law was ~assed: ~ - To Grant Monies for Coneral Purposes. It m ordeni on the mottc~ of AId. Jolley Logan that Aid. Inglis t~ven the p~twilege of int~odUctn~ the by-law and 'and - Carried. the b~-law be read the first It was ordered on the motion of rid. Nolinley and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Stamiing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Jolley - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McK4nley and Logan. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 7 MAT, 1951. The Conference C.--'.ttee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on ~ondl~, 7th Hay, 1951, for the pur- pose of considering the various matters placed before them. ALl members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald.' Donald ~ere present; and His Worship Ma~or Ha~ddns was chairman of the meet!hE- After consideration of the various it*-- presented to them, the Comnittee adJourn~ on the motion of Ald. JoLley and McXinley. lark"** ,,e,~ ..-* TWENTY-FIRST MEETING I~EQULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 1~ May, 19~1. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 14th N~v, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All mem- bers of the Council, with the exception of AId. Jolley, were present. The Coun- cil, having received and read the minhtes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. MaK~.I ey and MacDonald. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Petition No. ? and on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Donald, representatives of the petitioners and the taxi drivers were permit- ted to speak to Council. Mr. H.E.Harwood was the first speaker and outlined the c=aplaints made in the petition and made suggestions for accommodation of the taxi drivers in other locations. Messrs. Fry and Teal, representing the taxi drivers, also spoke and presented their reasons for wishing to be permitted to continue their operations in the present locations. SEE Petition No. ? In connection with ~umLcations Nee. 171 a~d 172, and on the motion of Aid. Logan and MacDonald, representatives of the Niagara Falls Civic Employease Federal Union and the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters were permitted to address the ~uncil. Messrs. 6eorge Iknexing and Themes Graham were the speakers and outlined the Council the increase in the cost of living index since' the beginning of the year 1~51 azEt their rmquent for an increase. ~ Communication MCs.171_2 Tenders had been called for the supply of firemen,s uniforms, a~d on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs the tenders aul~itted were opened, initial- le4 I~r His Worship Ma~or Mawt~.m, read and referred for tabulation. CONNUNICATIONS ~id ower from a previous meeting: N0. 5 - Ralph Hiemonte - requesting concession at Oakes Park. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the c~m~,r-~cation be received mid filed, t~ the application be granted. ~e follcwin~ C~unications were ~esented: k. 168 - Doadnion Bureau of Statistics - re census. ORDERED on the motion of ~d. ~acDonald and Donald that the communication be received and filed, and given ~1 Publicity. 169 - Department of }~nicipal Affairs - re aldermenlo remuneration by-law. on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be rec- eived mad filed, and a cmmmmieation be directed to the Honourable Prmaier, b. ~st, uk~nE for eonsideration of this by-law and outlining the reasons for the ~sentation of the same. (rid. Inglis, Logan and Roberts voted contrar~ to this ~ticn and lie Worship NaTor HelMins voted in fayour.) "' i" !!,, .1 No. 17C - Junior Chamber of Ceaseroe - requesting proclamation re Young Man award. ORDE~D on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Donald that the connunication be rec- eived and filed, and the campai&l~ be endorsed and the procl-wmtion be made. of Aid. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the rec- canonclarions be adopted. ;,.? 7 No. 171 - Niagara Falls Civic E~ployeesf Federal Union No. 172 - Niagara Falls Fire Fighters - requesting coat of living benus, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~cKinley that the communications be received and referred to the City ~anager and Chairs-- of Finance for a report at the next meet- ing. (Ald. Inglis did not vote on this question.) No, 173 - Niagara Falls HiLl Supply Co. - requesting action re driveweT. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Donald and McKinley that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager for a report. No. 174 - Albert Brouillette ~ compl-tnts re water services, etc, O~n~.RED on the motion of AIde Logan and l(acD~_~Ald that the ccemmmication be received and filed and the writer be advised that upon payment of the amount owing, the service will be supplied. REPORTS The following Reports were presented: No. 8~ - City Manager - re concession at Cakes Park, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MAcDonald that the report be received and filed and the recon~endation be adopted, No. 85 - City Clerk - re conference held 7th N~T. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and adopted. P~TITIONS Laid over frc~n previous meetin~s: No, 3 - C.F.Hi~-lna and ? others - requesting pavement on Florence Avenue. ORD- E~D on the motion of Aid. MAcDonald and McKinley that the petition be received and filed and a curb and gutter be provided. No. 6 - Wallace Nutt and J. Sirianni - requesting curb and gutter on Sixth Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that the peterion be received and fried, and the request be granted. SEE ~ The following Petitions were presented: Ne. 7 - H.E.Herwood and 10 others - requesting ranoval of taxi stands and tele- phones. ORgY, RED on the motion of Ald. Donald and I~!s that the petition be rec- eived and referred to the Traffic Caromtires for a report; and also that His ship Ma~or Hawkins be requested to take up with the Board of Police Cornrot ~sioners the matter of loitering on Victoria Avenue in the vicinity in question. N0. 8 - Mrs. E.Bu]]~ed and 3 others - requesting assumption of Sirecos Court. ORD- ERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Bobarts that the petition be received filed, the request be granted and the City Solicitor be asked to advise as to the action to be taken. No. 86 - City Manager - =e ~equest for pavement on Florence Avenue. OP~RED on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and the recomaendation be adopted. SEE Reports Nee. ~7, 88 and Petition No. 3 No. 87 - City Xana~er - rec_~u~ending curbsand gutter on east side of Florence Ave- nue. O~n~RED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs that the report be received and filed, and the recoamendation be adopted. No. 88 - City Manager - re pavement on Florence Avenue. OR~ED on the motion of Aid. Donald and HcKinle~ that the report he re~eived and filed. No. 8~ - City Nantqer - re curb and gutter on east side of Sixth Avenue. Me. ~O - City Xanager - re curb and gutter on west side of Sixth Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that the reports he received and filed, and the reccmendations be adopted. No. ~1 - City Hansfar - re curb and gutter on west side of Buckley Avenue. ORD- ERED on the motion of Ald. KacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the reccmendation be adopted. RESOLUTION The foLlowin~ Resolution was ~assed: No. 6~ - LOGAN - ROBERTS _ RESOLVED that the matter of the condition of the wreck- ing yard of A.Konkos be referred to the Chief of Police for action, that the law Presently in force be enforced in this regard; and the Seal of the Dorporat- ion he hereto affixed. .C.arried The followin~ ~y-law was massed: ~ ~ To authorize the signing of an agreement with Trinity Church. ..: :. :: aml the I~-law he read the [' ',,~: ~, No, 92 - City MAneact - re sidewalk on west side of Hanan Avenue. ORDS~ED on the (2 Itit was ordered on the motion of AId. NacDohald and Roberie that Rule T, that ,.port h, reo,i, ed 'filed.of Co cil h. , pe .dbe th. :.c- No. 93 - City Clerk - re hearing b7 Ontario Municipal Board. ORE~RSD on the mot- Third reading - Aid. SacDonald and Logan - Carried, ion of AId. HoK4nley and Donald that the repor~ be received and filed. _~e following By-law was read the first and second times: the sotion of Aid. InSlie and HcKinle~that the report be received and filed, and ~ - To authorlee the signing of an agreement with Welland Securities T.4m. aid be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law ~e read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. InSide and Donald that the by-~aw be referred to the City Solicitor for negotiations and information as to what Council might do in this regard; and also as to what actions are open to Council. lgSC~.~AIe~OUS Aid. Donald asked that the Traffic ConmLittee investigate the traffic condition at Victoria Avenue and Clifton FLill with a view to el~m4~ating parking to facilitate the passage of vehicles over the tracks at this intersection. Aid. Inglis asked what action is being taken with regard to the educ- ation of the public in civilian defence matters. This City l~anager advised Coun- cil of the progress made to date in this regard and what is proposed in the near future. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. l~cKinley and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 21 Ma~, 1~1. FINANCE Council Chamber, 1~ Ma~, 1951. The Finance Cc~ttee met on ~onday, l~th Nay, 19~A, for the purpose of appreving and also of passing the various accounts which had been preperl~ cert- ified and placed before them. All m-~ers of the Ccemit~ee, with the axeoption of Aid. Jolley, were present. Sundry accounts -mounting to $~,717.15 were approved by the f~e~ttee. The accounts submitted, bein_~ passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordo ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of The report of the City Manager, as laid over free the previous meeting, and with regard to the application of the Y.H.C.A. for a permit to construct an addition to their building on 3econd Avenue, was considered. Upon the recommend- ation of the Property Committee and on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and AId. MacDonald it was ordered that the report be received and filed, and the nec- essary permit be issued. The report of the City Manager, as laid over from the previous meeting, and with regard to the application of H.E. Swa~m for a permit to erect a one-storey building in front of 634 Queen Street, was considered. At the same time, the City Nanager made a verbal report regarding an additional application from N.R.Mallock · for a permit to erect a one-storey building adjacent to this property and at the corner of Queen Street and St. Lawrence Avenue. Upon the reconnendation of the Property Conre[tree and on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and McKinley the reports were received and filed, and the issuance of the permits was authorized, subject to the submission of proper plans. An offer was presented from James Mooney of $250.00 for Lot 20, Elgin Street. Upon the recommendation of the Property Committee, and on the motion of Aid. Do~n~d and Roberrs it was ordered that the connunication be received and filed, and the offer be accepted. A co~unication was presented from J.Pohran for permission to divide Lot ~, Mcmewocd Avenue into two portions. Upon the recon~endation of the Property Ccsaittee and on the motion of Aid. HcKinley and Roberts it was ordered that the caunication be received and filed, and the request be granted. The report of the Property C~.~4ttee, upon the above matters, was pres- ented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. HcKinley and Roberts that the report be received and filed. A report was presented from the City Manager, recc~nending that Mr. Sills be authorized to attend a conference in Syracuse frce May l~th to 18th. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and McK~,~ ey that the report be received aud filed, and the rec~--endation be adopted. A report was presented fron the City l~anager, reckending the issuance 0f · permit for the ~atallation of a gasoline tank by the Cities Service Oil PanF. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and His Worship H~yor Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and thre rec~=~endation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance of a permit to move four gasoline tanks at the James Russell Sales and Service station. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. HacDonald and Donald that the rep- 0rt be received and filed, a~d the rec~mnendation be adopted. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Ma~or Ha~ddns and Aid. Mac- Donald that the Traffic Ccemittee ha asked to consider end report upon an applic- ati0n for permission to erect sightseeing signs on Victoria Avenue in the vicinity of the Niagara Ftlls Area. ~ Cca~ittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. ~cKinley and Donald. Cle'~k**~* ~~ *, ,', o C~L~CIL NEETING Council Chamber, 1951- The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the C~.~ttee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Jolley, were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: No. ~668 - To Grant Monies for Oeneral Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and McKinley that Ald. Ing- lis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing ~ules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading - AId. MacDonald and MoKinley. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 1~ May, 1951. The Confemce Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 14th May, 1951, for the pur- pose of considering the various matters pl~ed before them. All members of the Cc~m!ttee, with the exception of Ald. Jolley, were present; and His Worship Ma~or Ha~dns was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various items presented to them, the Committee adjourn- ed on the motion of Ald. Donald and XcKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 21 May, 1951. Chairman ) MISn~.LANEOUS AId. Logan asked what action was being taken with re~d to the Niagara Area Plan. The City Clerk advised of the action taken and the status of the Plan at the present time. The Alderman was of the opinion that action should be taken as soon as possible to put the reco~'wendations contained therein into effect. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 21 Ma~, 1951. Clerk T~ENTY-SECOND ~EETING Council Chamber, 21 1~, 1951. pursuant to adJoux-~ent, the Counc~'l met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 21st Ma~, 1951, for the purpose of' considering general business and finance. All mem- bers of the Council, with the exceptio.n of AId. Jolley, were present. The Coun- cil, having received and read the m~x~ute~ of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. l'(acDonnld and ~',Roberts. DEPUTATIONS In connection with the verbal repor~ made by the City ~anager, and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan, Mr. Seigel was heard. Mr. Seigel advised that he felt the suggested changes in the catch basin at the front of his prop- erty, as proposed by the City Manager, would improve the condition of which he complained. ~ verbal report In connection with Petition No.. 9 and on the motion of AId. Logan and Roberrs, Mr. Rocco was heard. Mr. Rocco answered questions directed to h~m by the members of Council with regard to the request for the passing of a by-law to regulate barbers. SEE Petition No. 9 In connection with C~mnunication No. 180 and on the motion of AId. Logan and Robots, ~r. Robert Linnenbank of the Ford Basebmll Team was heard. Mr. Lin- nonbank advised that it was the opinion of the ball club that attendance at the games at Oakes Park might be improved if broadcasts of the games were not made. SEE Communication No. 180 COMMUNICATIONS hid over from previous meetings: No. 66 - John La~ng - submitting Niagara Area Plan. ORESRED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the cc~maunication be received and laid on the table and the matter be referred back to the Greater Niagara Area Planning Board for con- sultation with ~r. Layng. SEE Comunication No. 175 No. 171 - Niagara Falls Civic ~nployees' Federal Union No. 172 - NiaKara Falls Fire Fighters - requesting cost of living bonus. O~nm~ED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Roberts that the c~maunications be received and referred for consideration by the Finance C~mm~ttoe- SEE Report No. 97 Aid. Logan arrived at the meeting. The followin~ C~unications were presented: No. 175 - Township of Stamford - approval of Niagara Area Plan. ORESRED on the motion of Ald. ~cKinley and Donald ~hat the c~w~,m~ation be received and laid on the tabis. ~ SEE Report No. 96~ No. 176 - Bonourable Prdvincial Secretary - re organization on county basis. OR- DERED on the motion of AId. Donald and Logan that the comnunication be received and referred to the Civilian Dofence Committee. No. 177 - County of Wellrand - re meeting of special gaol co~ttee. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Inglis and MAcDonald that the communication be received and filed and the representatives of the Council attend the meeting. (Ald. Donald did not vote on this motion. ) No. 178 - Niagara Falls Optimist Air Cadets - invitation to annual inspection. 0RE on the motion of Ald. McKinley andDonald that the communication be rec- eived and filed. No. 179 - Canadian Legion _ invitation to memorial parade and service. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the communication be received and filed, the invitation be accepted and as many of the Council as possible attend. No. 180 - Radio Station CHVC - re broadcasting from Cakes Park. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Inglts and Logan that the comaunication be received and referred to the Finance Cnmm!ttee for consideration with a report of the City Manager. SEE Finance meeting No. 181 - R.J.Smith - re dust nuisance. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Donald and ~acDonald that the communication be received and filed, and left in the hands of the City Manager for action. No. 182 - Max ~old and Son - re complaints of fire chief. ORDERED on ~he motion 0fAld. Inglis and Donald that the communication be received and filed, and ref- erred to the CityManager for action. The foliowing Reports were presented: No. 9~ - Property Cnm~4ttee _ re adoption of Niagara Area Plan. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Donald that the report be received and laid on the table and the matter be referred hack to the Greater Niagara Area Planning Board for consultation with Mr. La~ng. No. 97 - City Nanager - re request for cost of living bonus. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Aid. Inglis and ROberrs that the report be received and referred for con- sideration by the Finance Cca..~ttoe. SEE Finance meet N0..~8 - City Clerk - re conference hold l~th Ma~. OP~IERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the report be received, filed and adopted. No. 99 - City Clerk - re approval of Ontario Municipal Doard. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the City Manager make a further report at the next meeting. VER~AL REPORT The City Hanager made a verbal report regarding the condition complained of bF Mr. Seigel at his property on Dr~mnond Road, and recon~ended that the catch basin could be raised six or eight inchesto improve the condition. It was ord- erat on the motion of Aid. Logan and Robotto that the recommendation be adopted. PETITION _The fcliowinx Petition was presentedx N0. ~ . E.Tedoroff and 27 others - requesting by-law governing barbers., ORESRED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Roberrs that the petition be received and filed, and the by-law be presented for consideration at the next meeting. RESOLUTION The followin~ Resolution was ~assed: No. ~6 - tN~ISb.~ EO~ANt,~RE~O~,WEDIt~atca by-law be su~..~tted for the sonsiderat- ion of Council at the next'~eeting which would provide for the signing of an ag- reement between the Corporation and the Pittsburgh Hornet Hockey Club for the use of Niagara Falls Memorial Arena in 1951; and the Seal of the Corporation be here- to affixed. Carried BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed: No. 362 - to stop up a portion of Peer Street and a portion of Gladstone Avenue and to lease the same to The F~niro-Electric Power Co..,ission of Ontario. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and McKinley - Carried. No. 4667 - To authorize the execution of a deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Domnl d and ~Kinley that Ald. Ing- ]_is be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of rid. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standix~ Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be read the second time - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs - Carried. MISC~.taNEOUS Ald. Logan advised that he had received & complaint as to the unsatis- factory and dusty condition of the roadway on VanAlstyne Place- His Worship M~or Hawkins advised Covmcil of the Empire Da~ observances w~ich are to be held in the Collegiate Auditori~" for the schools of the City on 23rd M~yo His Worship Ma~or Hawkins advised Council that a ten~ative date of 30th Msy had bean set for the presentation of the Jackets and trophies to the Colleg- iate Institute Basketball team. His Worship Mayor Hawkins advised Council that seats had been reserved for the members of Council and their wives for the ceremonies in connection with the graduation of nurses from the Greater Niagara Canoral Hospital on let june. His Worship Ma~or Hawkins ecpke of the civilian defance school in Camp Borden at which Captain Win. Wade of the Fire Department represented the City; and Captain Nade, who was present, gave the Council a very brief outline of the course The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Donald. Clerk FINANCE MF~ING Council Chamber, 21 Ma~, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 21st Nay, 1951, for the purpose of approwing and also of passing the various .accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Co~n~ttee, with the exception of Ald. Jolley, were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $~8,6~3-39 were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. Consideration was given to the communications from the Niagara Falls Civic Employssee Federal Union and the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters, requesting a cost of living bonus, and the report of the City Manager, as referred from the Council meeting. On the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley, representatives of the two org~-~zations were permitted to address the Committee. Messrs. Downing, Wade and Willkick discussed the matter with the members of the Committee. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Logan that the communications and rep- ort be received and laid on the table until the next meeting for further study. (Ald. MacDonald and McKinley voted contrary to this motion. ) An amendment was presented by Ald. HacDonald and McKinley that the communications and report be received and filed, and a cost of living bonus of $66.00 from let May be granted to the employees of the two organizations; but this motion was defeated. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberts that directly the matter of the request for a cost of living bonus is settled, the City Manager and his staff prepare a schedule of rates for the various classifications of employ- ment, a comparison of the wage schedules throughout the district, and submit the same for consideration of the Council; and also consider a wage schedule for in- corporation in the existing agreements. (Ald. MacDonald voted contrary to this motion. ) The c~unication from Radio Station CHVC with regard to broadcasts of basebal~ games from Oakes Park, as laid over from the Council meeting, was con- sidered. A report was submitted from the City Manager regarding the operation of floodlights at Oakes Park. Mr. Linnenbank, representing the Ford Baseball Team, was presented to the Committee and discussed the matter with them. It was order- ed on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report of the City Manager be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted whereby the team would use the field on the same basis as in 19~0. It was ordered on the motion of Logan and Donald that the connnunication be received and laid on the table and the matter he left in abeyance until a satisfactory arrang-,ent is made between the Corporation, the Radio Station and the ball team. A s,mm~-y of tenders for firemenes uniforms was presented. Upon the ~c~mendation of the Fire Chief and on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley it was ordered that the overcoats be purchased from Marshalias Men~s Shop at a total c~at of $~0.00; that suits be purchased from James Gullion at a total cost of $ ,809.00 and shirts be purchased from James Gullion at a total cost of $355.50. The statement of relief for the month of April was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mcw~nley and His Worship l~ayor Hawkins that the ~atement be received and filed, and given the usual publicity. A report was presented from the City Manager, reconmending the issuance of · permit for an addition to the Prospect Hotel. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the rec- ~aendation be adopted. An offer was presented fram F.Jamestee of $100.00 for Lot 14, Emery Street. A report was also presented in this connection from the property Commit- tee. Upon the rec~m. endation of the Property Ccemittee and on the motion of ~ld. Donald and Logan the offer and report were received and laid on the table, and Ms. Jamestee is to be advised that the Corporation is prepared to sell the lot ~r $200.00, subject to the erection of a dwelling of at least $5,000.00 value within six months. A communication was presented from the Y.M.C.A. requesting the sale of a three and one-half foot piece of the street .llowance of Second Avenue for the purpose of building thereon. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the communication be received and referred to the City Solicitor for a report. Communications were presented from the James Russell Sales and Service and Could-Leslie Limited, requesting permission to erect sign boards at the cor- ner of Victoria Avenue and Queen Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the conmunications be received and filed, and permission be not granted. (Ald. Logan and Doberts voted contrary to this motion.) The City Manager made a verbal report of a request from F.A.Branscombe that the Corporation sell a pertion of Lot 51, Plan ~2, Alexander Crescent upon which a portion of a foundation of a house on Lot 52 has been erected. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Logan and Roberts that the matter be referred to the City Solicitor for an opinion. The C~mmittee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Do_n~ld and McKinley. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 21 May, 17~1. The Council re-assaabled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of pamLng the by-law which covered the accounts proved by the C~e4ttee, and for the consideration of other matters. All members of the Counoil, with the exaepticn of Ald. Jolley, were present, !~T-LAW The followinK l~-law was passedz No. ~670 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Inglis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Rebels - Carried. RESOLUTION The followin~ Resolution was passed: No. 67 - LOGAN - DONALD - RESOLVED that the City Manager be requested to submit a report at the next meeting with regard to the condition of the Junk yard operated by Mrs. Anna Konkos; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan. PZAD AND ADOPTED, 28 May, 1951. Clerk ~ ' ' ~- Ma~or CONFErenCE Council Chamber, 21 May, 19~1. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 21st Ma~, 1951, for the pur- ~se of considering the various matters before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald..Jolley, were present; and His Worship Ma~or Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. Clerk. ' ' ~ :,,- Chairman .i TWENTY-THIRD MEETING REGULAR ~'A'ING Council Chamber, 28 May, 1951- Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at ?.30 p.m. on Monday, 28th May, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All mem- bers of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the ~n- utes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Logan. DEPUTATIONS On the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald, a deputation from the Board of Education was heard by the Council. Messrs. Troup, Slater, Evans ~and Meager, Dr. Eager and Mr. W.H.Kribs were present. Mr. Troup, Chairman of the Board, ad- vised Council of the desire of the Board to institute motor mechanic classes at the Collegiate Vocational Institute and asked for approval of the expenditure of appro~m~tely $15,000.00 for the purchase of a building and equi~nent necessary for such classes. Mr. Slater, Chairman of the Vocational Advisory Committee, spoke of the need for these classes and Mr. Kribs advised that the Department of Education would bear half the cost of such an undertaking. Mr. Evans spoke on the matter also. SEE Resolution No. 68 In connection with Petition No. 10, and on the motion of Aid. McKinley and MacDonald, representatives of the petitioners w~re permitted to speak to Coun- cil. Mr. Gordon Jackson and Mr. S.Gizzi spoke and outlined their objections to the suggestion that parking meters be eliminated from the east side of Victoria Avenue, immediately south of Clifton Hill. SEE Deport No. 100 and Petition No. 10 In connection with Report No. 10~ and on the motion of AId. McKinley and Donald, representatives of the local barbers ware permitted to address Council. FAr. Keighan spoke and gave the Council information with regard to the operations and the provisions of the by-law, and expressed the opinion that the hairdressers might not wish to be included in the provisions of the by-law. SEE Report No. 104 In connection with Report No. 107 and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Inglis, Mr. H.G. Brooks was permitted to speak to Council. FAr. Brooks outlined his work during the term of his office, the conditions under which he worked and ex- pressed his opinions concerning the operation of the Assessment Department. ' SEE Report No. 1QT. Tenders had been called for the excavation and backfilling of trenches for the ~aying of the pipe for the auxiliary water mains from the Filtration plant. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the tenders submitted be opened, initialled by His Worship Nayor Hawkins and read. ' It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. Ingiis and Donald that the tenders submitted be referred to the 0ity Nanager for study, and if possible, a recona~endation at this meeting. SEE Finance meeting CO~dUNXCATIONS Laid over from previous meetings: No. 156 - Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation - re increased rents. ORDE~n on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that the communication be received and laid on the table, that a meeting be held with the committee of the veterans to advise them in this connection. (Ald. Roberts voted contrary to this motion.) Prior to this motion it was mou~d by Aid. Roberts and Logan that the communication be rec- eived and filed, that action be taken to adjust the rents as outlined, and a meet- ing be held with a committee of the veterans to make them aware of the Cityts int- ention and to explain the position to them. This motinn was defeated. No. 167 - Simon~s - requesting parking on Bridge Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the communication be received and filed, and parking be provided on Cataract Avenue. _S_EE Report No. 100 The following Communications ~re presented: No. 183 - C.A.Orr - requesting permission for signs on Arena property. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the communication be received and filed, and permission be granted. SEE R__epoPt No. 100 No. 184 - Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs - re communication to Honourable Premier. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Donald and I'~cDonald that the communicat- ion be received and filed. No. 185 - Indian Defence LeaEe of America - requesting permission for parade. OR- DF~RED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, and permission be granted. No. 186 - City of Stratford - resolution re vehicle loads and heights. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Inglis and McKinley that the communication be received and ref- erred to the Ontario Municipal Association for consideration. No. 187 - St. Ann's Church - invitation to annual parish tea. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed, the invitation be accepted and as many of the Council as possible attend the tea. N0. 188 - Junior Chamber of Commerce - invitation to dinner for Mr. Martin. ORDER- ED on the motion of AId. Donald and Logan that the communication be received and filed, the invitation be accepted and as many of the Council as possible attend the dinner. N0. 189 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - re buried cable on Hamilton Street. N0. 190 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - re buried cable on Homewood Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Logan that the communications be rec- eived and filed, and permission be granted. SEE By-law ~o. ~671 No. 191 - Hugh Cowan N0. 192 - Fred Howard - requesting perking restrictions adjacent to properties. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the comuunication be received ~d referred to the City Manager and Traffic Co,~ittee for consideration and a re- REPORTS ~e followinK Reports ~re presented: No. 100 - Traffic Committee - making various recommendations. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. Tnglis and MacDonald that Item Nu~aber 11 be referred back to the Traf- fic C~'~aittee for consultation with the petitioners, and consideration of the sug- gestion of Ald. Donald for three lanes of traffic. FURTHER ORDERED on the motion ~ Ald. Donald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and all reco~d- ations with the e~ception of No. 11, be adopted. SEE Pett~ No. 101 - City Solicitor - re Simcoe Court. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Joll~y that the report be received and laid on the table. SEE Petition No. 8 MacDonald and Donald that the report 'd filed. No. 103 - City Clerk - reconxnending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and the rec- ommendations be adopted. No. 10~ - City Clerk - enclosing draft barber regulations by-law. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. In~lis and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the by-law be presented, the same to include regulations governing hairdressers. SEE By-law No. 4675 No. 105 - City Solicitor - re watermain and Welland Securities Limited. 0RDEED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the report be received and filed, and the matter be referred back to the City Manager and City Solicitor to see v~nat st- rangemerits they can arrived at in an effort to obtain more satisfactory arrange- ments with Welland Securities L~m~ted. No. 106 - City ~tanaEer - re condition of Konkos Junk yard. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~cDonald that the report be received and laid on the table until the next meeting and the matter be referred to the Chief of Police for at- tention. No. 107 - City Manager - recommending repeal of by-law re assessor. 0RDEE on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Roberts that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. SEE By-law No. 4673 In the above connection, Ald. Logan asked to be recorded as expressing the o pinion that when a new assessor is appointed, it should be clearly under- stood that he has a resonsibility to the head of the municipal staff and that it is not ~u p to the department head to direct the policy of that department. No. 108 - City Manager - reconnending hiring of assessment commissioner. ORDE!~D on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. SEE By-law No. 4674 PETITIONS Laid over from the previous meeting: No. 7 - H.E.Harwood and 10 others - requesting removal of taxL:drivers and tele- phones. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that the petition be rec- eived and filed. No. 8 - Mrs. B.~,l~ied and 3 others - requesting assumption of Sincos Court. O~- ERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Jolley that the petition ~e received and laid on the table and referred to the City Manager for consultation with the int- erested owners and a further report. -- The foliowinE Petitionwas presented: No. 10 - Gordon Jackson and 10 others - protesting removal of parking meters. DERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the petition be received~d referred to the Traffic Committee for consultation~ith the petitioners, and further report. ... RESOLUTIONS =he-foliowinE Resolutions were passed: No. 68 - DONALD - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the request of the Board of Education for funds for the establishment of motor mechanic classes at the Collegiate'Vocat- ional Institute be laid on the table until the next meeting, that further inform- ation be obtained thereon; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously No. 69 - MCKINLEY - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the action of His Worship Mayor Haw- kins, in appointing Alderman Grant Donald as enacting mayor on 31st May and let and 2rid June, during the absence of His Worship, be approved; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously. No. 70 - MCKINLEY - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the City Council be scheduled to take place at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 5th June; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously The following By-laws were passed: N~. ~671 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Comapny of Canada to place buried cable on Homewood avenue and Hamilton Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that Ald. McKinley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec- ond reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading - Aid. MacDonald and McKinley - Carried unanimously. No. 4672 - To authorize the signing of an agreement with The Pittsburg Mornet Hockey Club. It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading - Aid. ~hcDonald and McKinley - Carried unanimously. No~. ~67~ _ To repeal By-law Number 3~47. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that AId. Mac- ~nald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be ~iven the second reading - Carried una-tmously. Third reading -Ald. Roberts and Logan - Carried unanimously. 142 No. 467.4 - To appoint an assessment commissioner for the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~cDonald that Ald. Logan be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously- It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be read the second tDne - Carried unanimously. Third reading -Ald. ~cDonald and Logan - Carried unanimously. The following By-law was read the first and second times: No. ~67~ - To regulate the operation of barber shops and hairdressing establish- monte and for licensing the owners of Such shops and hairdressing est- ab lis ~ment s. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that AId. Roberrs be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimcsly. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec- ond reading - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the by-law be laid on the table until the n~t meeting and copies of the by-law be supplied to the hairdressing establishments for their information. MISCEL~j~EOUS Ald. Inglis was of the opinion that the Ford Baseball Team and Radio Station CHVC should come to some agreement immediately with regard to the broad- casting of the games, and suggested that His Worship Mayor Hawkins bring the two organizations together and have a report upon the matter for the next meeting of Council. Ald. Inglis spoke of the meeting of the special gaol connnuttee regard- ing additf ons and alterations to the Welland County buildings, and felt that this Committee should have had representation at such meeting. Ald. Donald advised that notice of the meeting had hot been received until the day on which it was to be held. Ald. Ymgiis then expressed the opinion that Council should be advised by the City Hall staff when important meetingx are to be held, at which represent- ation of Council is advisable- Ald..MacDonald took e~ception to conmonte made over Radio Station CHVC with regard to the use of Oakes Park by the Ford Baseball Team. His Worship Ma~or Hawkins advised Council that the presentation of jack- ets and trophies to the Collegiate Vocational basketball team would take place on W~dnesday, 30th Nay at 2.30 p.m. His Worship Mayor Hawkins also reminded Council of the graduation exer- cises for nurses of the Greater Niagara General Hospital which will be held at 8.00 p.m. on let June at the Collegiate Auditorium. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Donald. READ AND June, 1951. · Clerk FINANCE ~9EETING Council Chamber, 28 May, 1951. The Finance Committee n~t on Monday, 28th ~y, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certif- ied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $25,869.93 w~re approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Donald and His Worship M~yor Hawkins. The conmunications from the Niagara Falls Civic Employees' Federal Un- ion and the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters, requesting a cost-of-living bonus, and the report of the City Manager, as laid over from the previous meeting, were con- sidered. On the motion of Ald. Roberts and Donald, representatives of the unions were permitted to address the Committee. Messrs. Downing, Wade and Graham spoke upon the matter. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and McKinley that the communications ~nd report be received and filed, and the employees cov- ered by such organizations be granted a cost-of-living bonus of $66.00 from 1st May to 31st December, 1951. The employees then thanked the committee. The communication from the Y.M.C.A., requesting permission to purchase a portion of the street allowance of Second Avenue, as laid over from the previous meeting, was considered. A report upon the matter was also presented from the City Solicitor. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and Donald that the conmunication and report be received and laid on the table, and the Y.M.C.A. be advised of the opinion of the Solicitor. The request of F.A.Branscombe for the sale of a portion of Lot 51, Alex- ander Crescent, as presented at the last meeting, was considered, together with a report from the City Solicitor upon the matter. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that the report be received and laid on the table until the next meeting for further consideration. A report was presented from the City Manager, regarding the financing of the improvements to the water system of the municipality. The City Manager made a verbal report with regard to his consultation with a representative of a bond house in Toronto, and recomended that the Chairman of Finance and he be authorized to go to Toronto f~r further discussions in this regard. It was ord- ered on the motion of His Worship M~yorHawkins and AId. MacDonald that the rep- ort be received and filed, and the verbal reco~m_._endation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager, regarding the possible use of Cakes Park by a Youngstown, Ohio team. It was ordered on the motion of HisWorship Nay or Hawkins and Ald. McKinleythat the report be received and filed. A report was presented from the City Manager, recon~ending the issuance of a permit for additions to the Erie Hotel. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. JolleyandMacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the reconmendation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance of a permit for the construction of a building on Lot 9, Valleyway. It was ord- ered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and the reconnnendation be adopted. An offer was presented from Mrs. Anna Konkos of $300.00 for the purchase of part of Range 22, Stanley Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the offer be received and laid on the table, and referred to the Property Co~,n~ttee for consideration and a report. The City Manager advised the Committee with regard to the tenders sub- mitted for the excavation and laying of the pipe for the auxilisa~ water m~tr. and recon~nended that the tender of ~a. Lorenzo Contracting Co. Limited be accepted for Project Number 2. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Doemid and Jolley that the recommendation be adopted. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 5 June, 1951. Clerk of Finance COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 28 May, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin* ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee, and for the consideration of other matters. All mem- bers of the Council were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was presented: No. 4676 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Ncw~nley and Donald that Ald. Ing- lis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unan~mnusly. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the ~ec- end reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried unanimously. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed: No, 71 - JOU'~'Y - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Ald. Inglis be authorized to attend conference of the 0 ntario Association of Mayors and Reeves in Owen Sound on 31st ~V, 1st and 2nd June; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimousl~ The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Donald and McKinley. EAD AND ADOPTED, 5 June, 1951. ~.~..~ Clerk ,% :47 : E-FOURTH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 5 June, 1951- Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesda~v, 5th Ju~e, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All bets of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the min~ utes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Logan. DEPUTATIONS In connection with By-law Number ~675 and on the motion of Ald. McKin- ley and Logan, representatives of the barbers and hairdressers of the City were .permitted to address the Council. Mr. Keighan, on behalf of the barbers, asked that the licenee fee be reduced and a scale of fees be provided, according to the numbers of chairs in each shop. Mr. Keighan advised Council of the licence fees charged in other cities. He also asked that the provisions of the by-law be made effective on 15th July, which would permit all operators to obtain their certif- icates of q,,~l tfication before that time. Mr. Stansbury advised that he represented the Niagara Falls Branch of the Ontario Ha~'rdresserse Association, and it was the wish of his organization that provisions be not included in the barberst by-law to govern the hairdresser~ and asked that such provisions be deleted from the by-law presently before Coun- cil. ~&r. Stansbury stated that his association would like to have thirty days in which to prepare and present to Council a by-law containing regulations for the hairdressing establishments of the City. SEE Resolutions No. 72-3 TENDERS Tenders were submitted for the $598,000.00 of City of Niagara Fml ls deb- entures. On the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald the tenders were opened, in- itialled by His Worship Mayor Hawkins and read. It was then~ordered on the mot- ion of Ald. McKinley and FacDonald that the tenders be received and filed. SEE Report No. lll CO~UNIOATIONS The following Communications were presented: No. 193 - Hydro-Electric Power Co,~n~ ssion of Ontario - enclosing plans of road construction. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley that the co~nun- ication be received and filed, and permission be granted. No. 19~ - Board of Education - postponing plans for motor mechanic classes. ERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberts that. the conmunication be received and filed. No. 19~ - Niagara Falls Optimist Club - re Boys' Town building. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Reberts that the communication be received and refer~d to the 1952 Council for consideration. No. 196 - Canadian Red Cress Society - requesting assistance re practice. 0RD- E~ED on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and jolley that the ccn~unication be received and filed, and the request be ~ranted. No. 197 - Radio Station CHVC Lindted - invitation to anniversary celebration. OR- DFfftED on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that the conmbm~ication be rec- eived and filed, the invitation be accepted and as many of the Council as possible attend the celebration. At this point, His Worship Mayor Hawkins extended the congratulations of Council to ~tr. Bedford upon the celebration of this anniversary. No. 198 - Junior Cha~nber of Con~nerce - requesting assistance re Safety Week. DEED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the conununication be rec- eived and filed, permission be grunted and the Chamber be asked not to use a wrecked car as a display but rather something more suitable, and also that the entire width of Valleyway be not used, thus blocking the entrances of businesses on the street. No. 199 - Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps - invitation to Naval Drumhead Service. 0RREED on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, the invitation be accepted, and the enacting mayor and AId. Roberts be asked to represent the Council on this occasion. REPORTS Laid over from the previous m~eting: No. 106 - City l~nager - re condition of Konkos yard. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and P'~cDonald that the report be received and filed. The followinK Reports were presented: No. 109 - City Clerk - reconnnending issuance of licences. ORDEAZED on the motion of Aid. Jolley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the rec- o~nendations be adopted. No. 110 - City Clerk - re request for use of swimming pool. ORDERED on the mot- ion of ~J.d. Jolley and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and per- mision be granted. No. 111 - City ManaEer - re interview re debenture sale. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Donald andLogan that the report be received and filed, the recommendation of the Chairman of Finance be adopted, and the debentures sold to the Ontario Municipal Improvement Corporation. SEE By-laws No. ~677-8-? No. 112 - Auditor - re treasury accounts for 1950. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Inglis and Donald that the report be received and laid on the table, that a copy be made for the information of each member as soon as possible, and also that the various boards and commissions be asked to see that their reports are submitted without delay. VERBAL REPORT His Worship M~For Hawkins and Ald. Inglis made verbal reports to the Council upon their attendance at the conference of the Ontario Association of M~vors and Reeves in O~en Sound and advised of the actions taken at that confer- ence. SEE Resolution No.. RESOLUTIONS .The following Resolutions were ~assed: No. 72 - JOt~.~-Y - DONALD - ~F. SOLVED that the provisions t~ govern ~ rdrsssing establishments, as contained in proposed By-law Number ~675, be deleted; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously No. 73 - DONALD - LOGAN - RESOLVED that proposed by-law Number ~675 be amended to provide for a licenee fee of $5.00 for the first chair and $1.00 for each ditional chair; that the provisions of the by-law be made effective on 15th July, 1951; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously SEE By-law No. 4675 No. 74 - INGLIS - DONALD - RESOLVED that a resolution be forwarded to His Worship Mayor McCallurn of Toronto, cornending him upon the compilation of his repo~t to the conference of the Ontario Association of b~yors and Reeves; that the Prime Ester of Ontario be contended for his appointment of a committee which is so much required; that copies of the report be supplied to members of the Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously BY-LAWS The foliowinE By-laws ~re passed: No. 467~ - To regulate the operation of barber shops and for licensing the o~ers of such shops. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the by-lm~ be given the third reading, as mended - Carried unanimously. No. 4677 - To authorize the construction of additions and alterations to the Fi!- tration Plant at Chippawa and the construction of an auxiliary dist- ribution main. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberts that Ald. Don- ald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing A~les of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading - Aid. Donald and Roberts - Carried unanimously. The following By-law was read the first and second times: No. 4678 - To authorize the borrowing of $598,000.00 upon debentures for the .st~uet~on of additions and alterations to the FiltratiOn Plant at Chip- paw~a and of an auxiliary distribution m~n. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Aid. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the seco:~ reading - Carried unanimously. ' .' . ~ ATt~,was ~o~dered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the law be referred to The Ontario Municipal Improvement Corporation - Carried unan- imously. The following By-laws were passed: No. ~7~ ' Authorizing the application to The Ontario Municipal Improvement CorP° oration for the purchase by it of certain debentures. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that AId. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Jolley that l~ula 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Comncil be s~spended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading -Ald. Donald and Logan - cab'tied umanimously. No. ~680 - To authorize the si~ing of an agreement with Lorenzo Cor~eucting Co. Limited. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley ~xd Logan that Ald. Donald bsLgiven the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald~.Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading - ~ld. MacDonald and Donald - Carried unanimously. No. 4681 - To amend By-law N~mber 3790, being a by-law fo~~ the regulation of traf- fic. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Jolley and MacDonald that Ald. Rsberts be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading -Ald. Jolley and Logan - Carried ~nanimously. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Inglis was of the opinion that the matter of broadcasting baseball games frc~Oakes Park shouldbe settled at as early a date as possible and asked that His Worship Mayor Hawkins endearour to attend to this in the current week. Ald. Logan asked what action had been taken with regard to the proposed easement from Welland Securities Limited for the construction of the thirty inch water main over their property. The City Manager a~vised that he would discuss this matter with the Finance Committee. Ald. Inglis spoke about the removal of trees on Lundy, s Lane and the City Manager advise that these had been authorized during the Tour of Inspection. Ald. MacDonald asked when the curb would be cut back at the southwest comer of Queen Street and St. Clair Avenue, and the City Manager advised that this work would be carried out in the near future. Ald. Roberrs extended the congratulations of Council to His Worship Mayer Hawkins upon his election to the executive of the Ontario Association of NaYors and Reeves. Ald. Roberrs also suggested that congratulations of this Council be ex- tended to Mr. George Dewsing upon his re-election as an officer of the civic em- IlESOLUTION ~e. foliowish Resolution was passed: No. 75 - MacDONALD - LOGAN - RESOLVED that the action of His Uorshlp Mayor Hawkins zn appointin- Ald. G. R. Inglis as enacting mayor on iOLh, llth, 12th and 13th June, during the a~sence of His Worship, be approved; and the Seal of the Corporation be heroic affixed. Carryled Unanimg~l~. ployees' union of the Province. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, ll June, 1951- -- 7~- I~yar filed, and Mr. Fiere be advised that the property is not prcsently for sale. The report of the Property Conmdttee on the above matters was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKi~!ey and Donald that the z,eport be rec- eived and filed. The comparison of tax collections as at 31st May was presented. It ordered on the motion of ATKd. McKinley and Donald that the statement be received and filed, and given the usual publicity. The City l.~nager n~de a verbal report of an application fol' a building permit to construct a building in front of 830 Bridge Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. }~cDonald and McKinley that the recommendation for the issuance of a permit be adopted. The City ~nager advised the Committee of the suggested clause for in- clusion in the form of easement from Welland Securities Limited to the Corporat- ion in connection with the construction of the thirty inch water main. The City ~nager advised that the suggested clause had been approved by the owners and would be accepted by them. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and l~Kin- ley that the verbal recommendation be adopted, the agreement be prepared as sug- gested a~d a by-law to authorize the signing of the same be presented at the next meeting. ik FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 5 June, 19~1- The Finance Committee met on T~esday, 5th June, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of pas~ng the various accounts which had been properly tified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $~l,lO~.~were approvedbythe Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley. His Worship Mayor Hawkins expresse~ his appreciation of the henour best- owed upon him upon being elected to the executive of the Ontario Association of ~yors and Reeves, and also for the efforts of Ald. Ynglis in furthering this ap- pointment. An offer from Anna Konkos of $300.00 for part of Range 22, Stanley nue, as laid over from the previous meeting, was considered. Upon the recommend- ation of the Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. Donald and His Worship Mayor Hawkins it was ordered that the offer be received and accepted, subject to the condition that the pr~m~ses be used for the storage of used or w h reeked cars and that the property be completelY fencedby a six foot board fence. An offer was presented from Joe. Beceval of $25.00 to purchase a lane between ?12 and ~20 Ferguson Avenue- Upon the recomendation of the Property mittee and on the motion of His WorshiPMaY°r Hawkins and ~ld. Donald it was or- dered that the offer be received and laid on the table, and Mr. Beceval be ad- vised that the City is prepared to sell half of the lane, abutting his propertY, for the sum of $~0.00; and that MAr. BeLazzeri be also advised that the City will sell the westerly half abutting his property to him for the sum of $~0.OO. An offer was presented from Dom~nic Fiere ef $1~O0.00 for part of Block A, Nanan Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald it was ordered that the offer be received and The Co,m~dttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 11 June, 1951. Clerk COUNCIb ~REETING Council Chamber, ~ June, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee, and for the consideration of other matters. All m~m- ~rs of the Council were present. DEPUTATION On the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald, Mr. H.B.Bedford of Radio ~ation 8HVCwas permitted to address Council. Mr. Bedford spoke concerning the matter of broadcasting baseball games from Cakes Park and expressed a desire to ~ve the matter settled as schedules are to be prepared as soon as possible. SEE Resolution No. 76 RESOLUTIONS The foliowinE Resolutions were passed: No. 76 - DONALD - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that discussions be entered into by His ship .~,~yor Hawkins, Radio Station CHVC and the Ford Baseball Te~m with rega~'d broadcasting games from Oakes Park, that His Worship be given power to act and h~ be asked to report thereon at the next meeting; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously No. 77 - DONALD -NacDONALD -RESOLVED that the regular meetings of Council dm'- ing the months of July, August and September be scheduled to take place at ~.C0 p.m. each Monday; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried unanimously BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: No. 4682 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Inglie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, ll June, 1951. Clerk ~ ~ ~0r CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 5 june, 1951. The Confersnee O~.m.4ttee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Tuesday, 5th June, 1951, for the pur- pose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the C~.~tteewere present and MisWorshipMayer Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After discussion of the various matters presented to them, the Colmmittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 11 June, 1951. Chairman T~ENTY-FIFTH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 11 June, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, llth June, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and fLnance. All mem- bers of the Council, with the exception of His Worship Nayor Hawkins, were pres- ent. AId. G.R. Inglis was enacting mayor during the meeting. The Cornrail, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the mot- ion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald. COb~YICATIONS The followinK Communications were presented: No. 200 - City of Toronto - resolution re St. Lawrence Developsent. ORD~qED on the motion of Ald. Jolleyand MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, and the resolution be endorsed. No. 201 - Ontario Municipal Association - re meeting with Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the consnunication be received and filed and the Con~ttee met with Mr. Crawford at lO.O0 a.m. on l~th June. No. 202 - Junior Chamber of Conmerce - requesting proclamation re safety week. ORDERJED on the motion of AId. McKinley and ~cDonald that the coF~unication be received and filed, and the proclamation be issued. No. 203 - St. Patrick's Altar Society - invitation to annual tea. ORDERED on th~ ~otion of AId. MacDonald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed, the invitation be acceptedsand as many of the aldermen as possible attend. No. 204 - Martin, Calvert and ~tthews - requesting deed of correction. ORDE:GD on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the communication be received and filed, and a deed of correction be prepared. REPORTS The following t~eports were presented: No. ll3 - City Clerk - re conference held 5th June. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the report be received and filed. No. ]1~ - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be re~eived and filed, and the rcc- onmendations be adopted. No. 115 - City ~nager - re Hydro transmission line. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted, subject to the provision that the line shall be removd when the project is completed. No. 116 - City Manager - recommending Welfare aam~nistrator attend conference. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. N~ 117 - Mis Worship Mayor Hawkins - re broadcasting from Cakes Park. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and.'filed, and the recommendation be adopted. (Ald. McKinley voted contrary to this motion.) No. ll8 - Fire Chief - recommending regional fire school in city. ORDErlED on the motion of AId. Done].d and Roberts that the report be received and filed, and the recon~nendation be adopted. N0. 119 -Hydro Conmdttee - re proposed }~rdro agreement. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, the reconmend- ations be adopted and the by-law be prepared. SF~E B~--!aw No. 468__3 RESOLUTION The followin~ Resolution ~,~s passed: No. 78 - LOGAN - JOLI~,Y - .RESOLVED that a message of congratulation be fom~arded to ~'~. George Bell, a municipal employee, upon his being granted the Dew Award for bravery in rescuing Bobby Woodhouse from a freight train; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Camdcd BY-LAWS The following By~lm~s were passed: No. 4648 - To amend By-law Ntunber 40~.6. Third reading - AId. McKinley and Donald - Carried. No. ~667 - To authorize the signing of an agreement vdth Welland Sectu~ities Lim- ited. Third reading - AId. Donald and Jolley - Carried. N0. ~68~ - To authorize the signing of an agreement with the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and Roberts that AId. Donald beg iron the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and Roberts that ~ule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading - AId. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Roberrs asked if any action could be taken to moderate the whistle used by the Wm. Rogers Company Limited and the City Manager advised that he had been in contact with the nmnagement of the plant in this connection. 'Ald. Logan wished to know when the roadway at the rear of Bird Motors and running to Buckley Avenue would be repaired and the City Manager advised that this work wuuld be undertaken after the curb had been installed on the w~st side 0fBuckley Avenue. Enacting Ma~or Inglis spoke of the bad condition of the roadway of Sy~mes Street and asked that Council be supplied with a list of streets upon which it is proposed to make repairs this year. The City Manager advised that this in- formation would be supplied to the Council. Ald. MacDonald spoke of the need for a traffic light at the intersection Of Sim~oe .Street and Victoria Avenue. Ald. Roberts, Chairman of the Tra~c mtttee, explained the status of this question at this time. Mr. E.N.Morton, the newly-appointed Assessment Commissioner, was present and was welcomed by members of the Council. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 18 June, 1951. Clerk q ~ En 'cti~g Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, ll June, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, lltb June, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All members of the Con~,~ttee, vdth the exception of His Worship Mayor Hawkins, was present. Sundry accounts amounting to $101,82~.97 were approved by the Committee. ~The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. A communication from the Young Men~s Christian Association and a report from the City Solicitor, as laid over from a previous meeting and with regard to the purchase of a strip of the street allowance of BScond Avenue, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberrs that the communication and report be received and filed, that the land be sold and the necessaryby-law be prepared. A report was presented from the City Ma~.ager, recon~nending the issuance of a building permit for the erection of a store at 1666 Temperance Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and laid on the table for consideration at the next meeting.I~ The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberrs. READ A~ID ADOPTED, 18 June, 1951. Clerk Finance COUNCIL MEETING Co,~mcil Chs~nbe~, 11 June, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council ~d fin- ance meetings for the pus'pose of passing the by-law which covered the accom~ts proved by the Committee. All menbets of the Council, with the ~xception of His ;Vorship ~or Hairpins, were present; and Ald. Inglis was enacting mayor during the meeting. BY-LAW The follo~dnK By-law was passed: 4684 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and i~oberts that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that Mule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-la;~ be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. ~cDonald and Roberts - Carried. KISCELLAN~JDUS The City Clerk advised Council of the lecture to be given by Dr. Lillian M. Gilbreth at the conference of the Canadian Dietetic Association at the General Brock Hotel at 8.15 p.m. on l~+th June. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 18 June, 1951. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 11 June, 1951. The Conference Conmittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the r"' ar council and finance meetings on Monday, llth June, 1951, for the pur- ~s~.~considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Committee, .~ith the exception of His Worship Mayor Hawkins, were present; and k!d. Inglis was chairman of the meeting. After discussion of the various matters presented to them, the Committee ad~ou~.ed on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. READ Ah9 ADOPTED, 18 June, 1951. °"°'°°'Ch oo..il°... TWENTY--SIXTH MEETING Co~Lnci! Chamber, RECLrLA~ ~.~ETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Comncil met at 7.30 p.m. on -'.bnday ]Sth June, 1751, for the purpose of considering general business and f]nana~ ' · All bets of the Council were present. The Council, having received and road the utss of the prs~ous meeting, adopted these on ~hc motion of ~_d. MacDonald and 2oberts. C0~M/NICAT!ON$ Laid over from ~rsvious meetings: N0. 191 - Hugh and Agnes Cowan No. 192 - Fred and Gertrude Hovmrd - requesting parking prohibited on Centre Street. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed, and the request be granted. .SEE Report No. 120 The following Communications were presented: No. 205 - To,,mship of Sand~dch East - resolution re government credit restrict- ions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the communication be ~'eceived and referred to the Federal Men:bet of Parliament for this Riding, asking for his con~nents. N0. 206 - Niagara Falls Fire Fighters - invitation to banquet and dance. ORDEiED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and ~cDonald that the conmtmication be received and filed, the invitation be accepted and as many of the Council as possible attend. N0. 207 - Niagara Falls Civic Employees, Federal Union - reeuesting day off for tnnual picnic. ORDERED on the motion of A!d. McKinley and jolley that the commun- ication be received and filed, and permission be granted for a holiday from noon on 21st July. N0. 208 - Niagara Falls Police Association - appreciation re use of O~es PaM~. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the communication be rec- eived and filed. N0. 209 - Arnold Smith - requesting sewer on Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager for a report. REPORTS The following Reports were presented: N0. 120 - Traffic Committee - re no parking and traffic lanes. ORDERED on the Zm0tion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and filed, and the recommendations be adopted. SEE Petition No. lO ,'0. 121 - City Clerk - re conference held llth June. ORDERED on the motion of ~d. Donald and Roberrs that the report be received, filed and adop~. No. 122 - City Clerk - recommending fss~ce of licences. ORDERED on the motion 0fAld. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the rec- 0mmendation be adopted. Ald. Logan and Inglis arrived at the meeting. No. 123 - City Clerk - re meeting re rental housing scheme. O2DERED ON The motice of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and filed. P~ITIONS Laid over from a previous meeting: No. 10 - Gordon Jackson and !0 others - protesting removal of parking meters. EkED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the petition be received and filed, and the request be granted. The following Petitions were presented: No. ll - Steve Gyenes and 10 others - protesting used car and parking lot. on the motion of/LId. Donald and Logan that the petition be received and laid cn the table, and the City Clerk be instructed to communicate ,~th the Board of ice Commissioners to have the lot cleaned up. No. 12 - Filtration Plant Employees - protesting order re unlocked doors. on the motion of Ald. Inglis and ~cDonald that the petition be received and laid on the table for one week. BY-LAWS The followrinK By-law was passed: ~b. ~685 - To authorize a deed of correction to Robertson Construction and Engin- eering Corporation Limited. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Ald. Rob- erts be givo~ the privilege of introduch~g the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unan~nously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third ~ading -Ald. MacDonald and Logan - Carried unm~imously. The foliowinE ~/-laws wore presented: No. 46~6 - To authorize the execution of a deed. It was ordered on the n:otion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Ald. ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the by-la:~' be laid on the table for the time being. No. ~687 - To stop up and sell a portion of Second gvenue to the Young~n's Chris ian Association of Niagara Falls. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and ~cDon~ld that Ald. be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unenimcusly. It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and Donald that Rule 36 (2)'of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec- 0nd reading - Carried uns~D~:ously. It ~fas ordered on hhe motion of kld. Donald and Retorts 6hat th~ by-la:;I be laid on the table and advertised it. the usual hE:nor. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Logsa~ a~d McKin!eZ,-. READ AND ADOPTED, 25 June, !'PS1. Clerk '*" ~&" FINANCE Council Cha~nber, 18 J~u~e, 1951. The Finance Con~nittee met on Monday, 18th June, 1950, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly- iliad ~d placed before them. ~1 n~emhers of the COE~ttce l~re present. S~d~ acco~ts amo~t~lg to $6~,544.97 were approved by the Con~dttee. The acco~ts subStrod, being ~sssd or other,~dse dealt ~.~th, :fore ord- ered placed in the money by-law for Presentation to the Council on the motion of ~d. McK~ey ~d Donald. The application of F.A.Branscombe to sell a portion of Lot 51, &Icyand- er Crescent, and the report of the City Solicitor, as laid over from a previous neesting, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan. that the application and report be received and filed, and whatever action is ~zithin the powers.of the Corporation be t~en to convey a portion of this lot, the Price of the same to be agreed upon by the City Manager and the interested party. A report from the City }~mager, as laid over from a previous meeting and with regard to an application for a permit to erect a store at 1666 Temperance Avenue, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Haw- Pans and Ald. Donald that the report be received and laid on the table until the next meeting and the City Solicitor be asked for his advice upon the matter. A communication was presented from the Falls Construction Co. Ltd. re ~he sale of lots for the erection of low rental housing units. It was o~xiered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that the communication be received, the Company be asked for full information so this may be conveyed to the Department of Pllanning and Develo[ment for their advice; and the City ~mnager Provide information for the members of the Committee as to land available for 5~lding throughout the City. A report was presented from the City ~nager, recon~nending the hiring of an assistant to the Assessment Conmissioner. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Logan and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. A report was presented from the City l~nager, recommending the issuance. of a moving pernit to P.Finn. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the report be received and filed, and the reco~m~endation be adopted. A report was presented from the City l.~nager advising of an applicatio:'. of James Russell Sales and Service to reeve a house from 63~ Victoria Avenue tc Bridge Street and Homewood Avenue. It was ordered on tile motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be received and referred to the Property Con~nittce ~dth power to act. The Cormnittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. It was ordered on the motion of AId. 'o~1~,~ and Do,,~ I t!~ab A!d. _ ~_l.- be given the privilege of intrc,l~cin,g the by-law and the bj-!aw be read the first t~e - Carried It was ordered cn the motion of Aid. D~na].d arfi ~.'~k'i~le~ tea6 i]ulq ~ (2) of th~ Standin~ Ihles of Co~cil be suspended and the by-law bz given the 0nd readhg - Carried m~tn~nously. E~ird reading - A!d. Z~cDonald and Jo!i~y - Carried mmnimouslj. The Comacit adjourned on the motion of Ald. Logan m~d Donald. ?.EAD A~ AEFOPTED, ?~, Jbme, ~ READ AND ADOPTED, 25 Jtme, 1951. hairmax! ~ Finance COUNCIL }.~.ETING Council ChaK, ber, 18 June, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and findnee meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approvcd by the Com3mittee, and for the consideration of other matt~ers. All members of the Council were present. DEPUTATION Messrs. White and Diamond of the Loyal Orange Association were pencitted to address the Council, on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. The speakers ad- vised that they had been unable to get regular garbage collections for their building at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Morrison Street, and applied to Council for action. ~e deputation was advised to contact the City Manager who would see that regular service is provided in the future. BY-LAW The followin~ By-law was passed: ~ - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. CO~PF~RENCE Council Chamber, 18 Jm~e, 1951. The Conference Co~mdttee of the City Com~cil assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 18th June, 1951, for the ptu-- pose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the C0~mittce were present and His Worship ~J~or Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various matters placed before them, the Committee ad- journed on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. ~EAD AND ADOPTED, 25 June, 1951. Clerk 'Chairman p~ MI~ING Cotmcil Chamber, 25 Jtme, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. oa Mcnday, 25th June, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All mem- bers of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the min- utes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. ~acDonald and that the comunication be received and referred to the City Manager and the Prop- erty C~lttee for a report. No. 215 - H.G. Brooks- re vacation pay and sick leave. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Inglis that the communication he received and fried, and two weeks, salary he paid to Mr. Brooks in lieu of holidays for 1950. (Aid. MacDonald voted contrary to this motion. ) No. 216 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada No..217 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada No. 218 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - requesting permission to place under- ground conduit, pole and anchor. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Don- ald that the ccmmumications be received and filed, and permission be granted. S~ Aid. McE~ nq ey arrived at the me~ing. DEPUTATIONS On the motion of Ald. NacD~n-ld and Donald, ~r. Beech was heard. The speaker appealed to Council to take action to have the property, 1602 Robinson Street, adjoining his home, cleaned up, the weeds cut and debris removed fran the grounds. His Worship Kayor Havens assured Mr. Beech that action would he taken in this regard. In connection with Petitiota No. 1~ and on the motion of Aid. Roberrs and MacDonald, representatives of the petitioners and of the members of the local branch of the Ontario HairdressersI Association ware permitted to speak to the Council. Mrs. Follett, Hiss Kidd, Mr. and Mrs. Hermar ami ~r. Thomas spoke in connection with the petition and requested that a by-law to govern hairdressers passed in the form they had s.~4tted. Mr. 5tanberry, representing the local branc of the Association also su~tted a draft by-law and asked that it be passed in that forz~ SEE Petition No. 1~ C~e~NICATIONS The followin~ Cce~unications were presented: .REPORTS The following Reports were presented: No. 1~1: - City Clerk - re conference held 18th June. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received, filed and adopted. No. 125 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licencse. ORDF~F~ on the motion of Aid. NcX~nley and ~acDonald that the report be received and fried, and the rec- msendations be adopted. PETITIO.___J~ Laid over frc~ previous meetings: No. 12 - Filtration Plant Employees - re order re locked doors. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the Petition be received and referred to the C~,!ttee of the Whole for consideration. SEE subsequent~ The following Petitions were presented: N0. 13 - N.Phillips and 2~ others - protesting bu~1ding of store. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that the petition be received and referred to the ~Anance Ccmittse for consideration. No. 210 - Fire Marshal of Ontario - re civil defence fire services. ORDERED on N0. 1~ - M. Thceas and 21 others - requesting by-law to govern hairdressers. ORD- the motion of Aid. Logan and Roberts that the communication be received and filed, ~ED en the motion of Aid. Ynglis and Jolley that the petition be received and the request be granted and the appointment of Fire Chief Shapton as District Dep- tiled, and both draft by-laws be su~nitted to the City Solicitor with a r ues nty Fire MArshal for the County of Welland be appr?ved. (Aid. Ingli8, Jolley and thata a by-law be prepared which will be satisfactory to the hairdrsesers.eq t ti t No. 81 - DONALD - ~acDONALD ~ RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council be scheduled to be held at 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 3rd July; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried uus~4mousl~. The following By-laws were passed: .No. ~678 - To authorize the borrowing of $598,000.00 upon debentures for the con- struction of additions and alterations to the Filtration Plant at Chip- pawa and of an auxiliax7 distribution It was ordered on the motion of Aid. In~Ms 8~d Logan that the by-law he ~m-nded to provide for the debentures to be d~ted 31st ~arch, 19~l;.and that the b~-law be given the third read~ - CaxTied unanimously. .No..~8~ - To provide for penLtssion to The ~ell Telephone Compa~ of Canada to place under~ro,,r"~ conduit, poles a~d anchors in val-lous locations. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Do,~ld and ~acDcnald that Aid. Kinlay he g~ven the privilege of introduceJig the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried FINANCE Council Chamber, 25 June, 1951. The Finance Committee met on ~ond~v, 25th June, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of ~assing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and Placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts A.~unting to $92,0S1.6~ were aPprowed by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for Presentation to the Council on the motion of Aid. NcFtrLley and His Worship ~a~or ~awk~ns. The ca~Lication frc~ the FalZs C~nstruction Co. Ltd. with re~ard to low rental housing u~ts, as Presented at the last n~eting, was again considered. A communication w~s alas Presented frem Ingha~n a~d ~Lith Co. re~ardln~ the pos- sible construction of thirty-eight houses on Ontario: Avenue. On the motion of Aid. ~acDonald and Logan, N~. V.J.~nLith addressed the Cc~Ltttee und outlined the proposal of his cc~pa~. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Roberrs and Donald that the cc~cations be received and laid on the table, and a co~ttee of Council end the City Manager be asked to ~o into the matter ~n~ediatoly with the (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sac-Departsent, Particularly with respect to t ing such a scheme, in end reading - Carried unanimously. The re · Cit xt meetin~, if possible. ~ - thF,~pffc2 , ~--,er.. ~-~d owar fr~ the e~o Third reading - AId. KacDonald and Donald - Carried unanimously. i~6 Temperance Awe~ue, ~a the ' The report of the City Solicitor and a petition f~om N-l~Lllips and ~4 others as r No. ~0 - To ~nend By-law Number 3V~O, being a by-law for the reg~ation of traf- also considered It w~s ordered on th; erefred from the Cou~cLl meet~ .c. -~-, .d .;tion be recsi. and ;~Ztion o, AId. Do~d. ~,an that'the ~t was o~.red on the ,,on of AId. ~o~e,, ~,~e, ,hat AId. ,o~-~c, --uld ,acs thi. __. in a rs.id,t~ ~s~r~';.~a" he ~.szuted to Council ~2:J~ -v'%'.%VZZ~.t"dun" the by-la., the b,-la. be rsad t~s~ report ~s ,re.ent~ ',mth. ,ty ~r. r.o__,~, the iss,~e (2) of the Standing Rules o~ Co~ be s~ed 2d the by-la~ ~ ~Yen the ooc- ~ ~e rec~~ ~ ~ rex~ - C~ed ~~. ~ O~fers ~ p~es~t~ f~m O.~e~o of ~.~ for ~t ~, Noah ~re~ ~.~ each ~or ~ts 82, ~ 2 8~, ~on ~v~ue. ~n the recreatesn ~t a d~ o~ at lea;t 17,~ ~ ~ ~ce~ed~ s~Ject to the coarsen e~ ~ re~rter to t~ meett~. . ereon ~t~ s~ ~nt~e t~. ~ ad~sed '~ ~ t~S s~t~tton 2 t~ion to be t~en. ~t ~d. ~e~ ~ Ro~s t~t the ~ It ~ o~e~ on the ~t~cn ~ 2~. ~ ~ r~et~d ~ f~ed~ ~d the rsc- ~e Co~c~ ~o~d on the motion of ~d. ~ey ~d ~. w Council Ohamber, 2~ Jtme, 1~1. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance merinos for the purpose of pass~ne the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Cclmittee, and for the c~ideratton of other matters- All members of the Council were present. pBPUTATION Mrs. Win. Felleft addressed the Council and explained her position with regard to the presentation of the petition for a by-law to regulate hairdressers ~n the City, and also her activities in this type of work. pETITION Laid over from the previous inssting: No. 12 - Filtration Plant Employees - re order re locked doors. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. D~nald and Mcw~ey that the petition be received and laid on the t&ble and a areall committee of Council be appointed to ~o into the matter with the City Fanager and brin~ in a reccsendation. The ~ollowing B~-laws wsre passed: No. ~1 - To Grant Monies for General purposes. ~t w~8 ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and M&cDonald that Ald. In- g~is and he ~iven the privilege of introducin~ the by-law and the by-law be read the first tame - Carried umm/mouslY- ~ It was ordered on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the 8tandin~ Rules of Cot~cil be suspended and the by-law be ~iven the sec- ond reading - Carried unazrlm~usly, No. ~.2. - To establish restricted areas and re&qxl&te the character of buildings to be erected therein, It was ordered on the motion of rid, Jolley and Logan that Ald, Donald be given the privilege of introduc~ the by-law and the by-law he read the first time - Carried ~usl~, It was ordered on the motion of Ald, Donald and Mcw~nley tha% ~ule 36 (2) of the 8tand~!g ~ules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given. the see-. end rend/rig - Carried unaniaoun17. Third reading -Ald, Donald and Lo&an - C2Tied unanimouslY, The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald, Donald and Logan. CONFFZaNCE Council Chamber, 25 June, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regu]ar council and finance meetings on Monday, 25th June, 1951, for the pur- pose of considerin6 the various matters presented to them. All members of the C0mittee were present and PLts Worship Ma~or Hawkins w~s chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various items placed before them, the Cnmm!ttee J0urned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 3 July, 1951. ~ Cha:L,"ma~ TWENTY-EIghTH ~TING Council Chamber, 3 auly, 19~1. Pursuant to adJourmnent, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 3rd July, 19~1, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All mem- bers of the Council, with the exception of AId. Inglis, were present. The Coun- cil, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. COmmUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings: No. ~5 - Township of Sandwich East - re credit restrt+-icue- ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the comnunication be received and filed. SEE Communication No. 219 No. 213 - Mrs. M.Aanderson - re need for light on lane. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that the ccemunication be received and filed~ and a light be installsd. SEE Report No. 126 No. 214 - United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners - re b-4~ding and building inspector. ORESRED on the motion of AId. Donald and FieDonald that the cca~unico ation ~e received and filed, and the matter of a ~sll--time btlildi~g inspector be referred to the 1952 Council for consideration. SEE Report No. 127 The following ~nications were presented: No. 219 - Dr. W.H.~cMillan. MP. - re credit restrictions, etc. O~RED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs that the communication be re?ived and filed. REPORTS ~he following Reports were Presented: No. 126 - City Manager - recc~mencLtng installation of light. ORDERED on the mot- ion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, ami the recommendation he adopted. No. 127 - Property Committee - re building and building inspector. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the r~omendations be adopted. N0. 128 - Board of Police Co~,n~esioners - re Konkos properties. ORDEP~D on the motion of Ald. ~acDcnald and Donald that the report be received and filed. SEE P~tition No. 11 No. 129 - City Clerk - re conference held 25th June. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the report be received and filed. No. 130 - City Clerk - recc~mmending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDo~-Jd and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the recom- mendations be adopted. No. 131 - City Treasurer - re conference artended. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Logan and MacDonald that the report be received and filed. VERBAt REPORTS The following Verbal Reports were made: lid. 'Donald, as chairman of a special ccemittee appointed, reported with m~ard to the request of the Filtration Pla~ employees, as contained in Petition No. 12, for a change in the order with regard to locking the doors of the plant. The Cfms~ttee rec~,~ended that the doors be locked and that a push bell be instal- led in order that persons could signal for a~!ttance to the plant. It was ord- ered on the motionof Ald. McKinley and McDonald that the verbal report be accept- ~ and the recc~nend·tions be adopted. SEE Pe.tition .No. 12 No. 220 - Niagara Falls Bar Association - re need for new police building. ORD- AId. Donald advised Council of the action taken at the roering of the EREDi on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~acDonald that the con~unication he rec- executive of the Ontario Municipal Association with members of the Provincial Cab- eived and laid on the table until the Chairman of Finance is present. ~net. SEE subsequent Finance meeting No. 221 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Cmerce - requesting permission to erect sign. ORE~P~D on the motion of Aid. Jolley and I~gan that the c~unication be PETITIONS received and referred to the Traffic Cca~ittee and City"Nanager for a report at ~id over from previous meetinas: the next meeting. ' k. 11 - Steve ~enes and 10 others - protesting sAle of lot to A.Konkoa. ORDER- Osivsd and filed# as much pubLtcity as possible be g~ven to the showing and a 1~ - Filtration Plant Employees - re order re locked doors. ORDEP~D on the msX~ of the Council as possibl~ attend. - s nof lid. Mclixtley and NatDonald that the petition be received ud filed, eived and filed, and permission be granted. No. 2~A - British Canadian Veterans~ ~ssociation - requesting permission for tag da~. O~DEP~D on the motion of Ald. MacDcnmld and HeEtnle~ that :the communication he received and filedin and persimsien ha granted. RESOLUTION Resolution was passode - JOI~i~ - LOGAN - ~ESOLVED that the kind invitation of Mr. A.O.WAlliams of lestloan Cyanamid 1.4w~ed, tO attend · picnic supper at the plant on ~on~F, J~T at 6.30 p.m., be ascepted, that as ma~F of the members of Council as possible attend; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carri~ The following By-law was read the first and second t~me8: No. 46~ - To authorize the e~scution of an agreement with the Niagara F=l~s Civ- ic Employees' Federal Union, N,m~er 133. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that Ald. Logan be given the privilege of introducing the by-law ami the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the by-law be laid on the table until the next meet~nS. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Logan and McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 9 July, 1951. Clerk FINANCE Council Chamber, 3 July, 1951. The Finance Ccsaittee met on Tuesday, 3rd July, 19~1, for the purpose of approwing and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the C~aittee, with the exception AId. Inglis, were present. On the motion of rid. ~acDonald and Jolley, AId. aid was enacting Chairman of Finance during the meeting. Sundry' accounts amounting to $1~7,261.~0 were approved by the Committee. T~e accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the mone~ by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Nis Worship Nayor Hawkins and Ald. HcKinle~. Conmunications from Falls Construction Co. Ltd. and Ingbam and Smith Co. as laid over from previous meetings, and with regard to low rental housing, were considered. A report was also submitted by the City Manager regarding the possib- ility of financing such a project. It was ordered on the motion of His ~orship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Logan that the cosmunications and report be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, for further consideration. A report was presented from the City F~__nager regarding the various streets requiring road oil, repairs, etc. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and JoLley that the report be received and laid on the table for fur- ther consideration at the nex-~ meeting. A communication was presented from the Greater Niagara ~eneral Hospital regarding payment for 1950 indigent patients. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Logan and ~acDonald that the communication be received and laid on the table, and the City Clerk arrange a date for a meeting ~nich will be satisfactory to the Council and to the Hospital Board. A co~cation was presented frowa the local insurance agents, regard- ing various recomendations concerning insurance on city buildings. It was order- ed on the motion of Ald. ~acDonald and Logan that the conmunication be received and laid on the table until a meeting is held with the agents. The statement of relief for the month of May was presented. It was ord- ered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and His Worship Mayor Hawkins that the state- ment be received and filed, and given the usual publicity. The comparison of tax collections for the period to 30th June was pres- ented. It was ordered on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Logan that the state- ment be received and filed, and given the usual publicity. A report was presented from the City Manager, recmending the issuance 0f a permit for the erection of an addition to the customs warehouse at the Whirl- pool Rapids Bridge. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recomaendatiun be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager, regarding an application for a permit to erect a house of cedar blocks. It was ordered on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Roberts that the report be received and filed, and a permit be not issued. A report was presented fx~m the City Nanager, reckending the issuance of a permit to convert a garage into a dwelling at 1~90 Ferry Street. It was or- dered on the motion of AId. Logan and ~acDonald that the report be received and riled, the matter be referred to the Property C~,~!ttee and they be given power to act. The communication from the Niagara Falls Bar Association, as presented at the Council meeting, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jol- lay mi His Worship N~Wor Hawkins that the communication be received ani filed, and the City Clerk be instructed to advise the Association that certain plans are ~der consideration at the present time and that the CounCil is endenvouring to arrive at a satisfactory solution of this problem. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Logan and ~cKinley that a report ~ requested providing information as to the number of court oases held in this building during the past two weeks, the origin of the offenders, the number of ~rsuns concerned frc~ the City and from other municipalities; and further that xu estimate be made of suggested changes in the Council Chamber. The Cm~ittee adjourned cn the motion of His Worship ~vor Hawkins and AId. Rob- e~s. READ ANDADOPTED, gJul~,lg~. Clerk COUNCIL ' Council Chamber, 3 July, 1951. CONFF~F. NC~. Council Chamber, 3 July, 1951. The Conference Connittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council ~r~_ finance meetings on Tuesday, 3rd ~uly, 1951, for the pur- pose. of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the C~m{ttee, with the exception of Ald. Inglis, were present; and His Worship Mayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various matters placed before them, the Committee ad- Journed on the motion of Aid. Donald and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 9 July, 1951. Clerk ' ' ' ' ~ Chain~ The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which cowered the accounts ap- proved by the Ccesaittee. All menbets of the Council, with the exception of Aid. Inglis, were present. BY-LAW The foLlowin~ t~-law was ~assed: No. ~# - To Grant Monies for Conetel Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and McKinley that AId. Don- aid be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. 14cKinle~ and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Startling Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. ~ Thiml reading - AId. Donald and Roberrs - Carried. The Council adjourned on the m~tion of Ald. McKinley and DonAld. TWENTY-NINTH MEETING Council Chamber, 9 July, 1951. Pursuant to adJourmnent, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 9th july, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All mem- bers of the Council, with the e~ception of AId. McKinley, were present. The Coun- cil, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDo-~_ld. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting: No. ~09 - Arnold Smith - requesting sewer on Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the communication be received and filed, the sewer installation be approved, and the City Manager take up with the owner the matter of financing of the costs. SEE Report No. 132-3 The following Communications were presented: No. 225 - Ontario Municipal Association - re meeting of executive and conventinn. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the communication be received and filed. No. 226 - City of Windsor - resolution re fireworks. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the cc~nnunicatien be received and filed. No. 227 - Board of Education - re opening of school and Royal Visit. ORRERED on the motion of AId. Donald and Logan that the communication be received and laid on the table until further information is received regarding the visit. No. 228 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - re re-location of freightshed. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the communication be received and filed, and the City support the Chamber in their effortis in this regard. No. 229 - Boy Scouts Association - requesting permission for apple day. ORDE~F~ on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the conmunication be received and filed, and permission be granted. No. 230- Silver Cross Mothers - re Union Jack at Cenotaph. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. Jolley and Roberrs that the communication be received and referred to the Csntral Veteranst Cc~m4ttee; and further that a copy of the conmunication be forwarded to the Board of Education. No. 231 - Greater Niagara ~eneral Hospital .- re meeting with COuncil re indigents. ORDE~D on the motion of Ald. MacDo,n1 d and Roberrs that the communication be rec- eived and filed, that the meeting be arranged for 30th July at ~o00 p.m., and the regular meeting of Council take place following that meeting. No. 232 - Greater Niagara Baseball Association - re share of gate and lightc. DERED on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald that the conmxnication be rec- eived and filed, and the Corporation waive its share of the revenue and the cost of the lights for the one game, No. 233 - ~ell Telephone Company of Canada - re anchors ~d pole. ORDERED on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Logan that the ccmaunication be received and filed, that an anchor be placed in the tree at 938 Walnut Street or the anchor at the end of %ha line be;replaced with a more substantial one; and the location of the proposed anchor at Ellen Avenue and Centre Street be approved. SEE R___~eport N~o. 13~ REPORTS The fo.llowing Reports ~d.: No. 132 - ~ _ re approval of Stanford for sewer. No. 133 - ~ _ recon~ending construction of sewer. ORDERED on the mot~ ion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the reports be received and filed, ommendations be adopted. m~d the rec- No. 13A - Ci~ Manager _ re applications of Bell Telephone Company. O~DEP~D on the rotion of Ald. ~Donald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the recommendations be adopted. No. 135 - nifty Clerk - re conference held 3rd July. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received, filed and adopted. No. 136 - ~ _ re application of Bell Telephone Company. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Logan and ~cDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation he adopted. No. 137 - ~ _ recommending i~suance of licenoes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendations be adopted. PETITIO~N T.he following Petition was resented: N0. 15 ~ A.R. Rufrano and 2 others - requesting sidewalk on Stamford Street. ~ED on t~ motion of Ald. Donald and Z.~cDonald that the petition be received and referred to the City Manager for a report. ..P~LUTIO~S T~e following Resolution was passed: N0. 83 - IN~IS - DONALD - P~ESOLVED that the Deputy City Clerk be instructed to c0rrespon~ with the Secretary of State to ascertain, at the earliest possible morn- end, tP~itinerary for the visit to Canada of Their Royal Highnesses, Princess El- izabeth and Prince Philip, and information as to how it will affect this City and area; and the Seal of the Corporation he hereto affixed. C~arried The followin~ Resolution was defeated: ~ s to make a survey with regard to the installation of Parking meters on Ferry and Main Streets; and to appear before Council when the s~vay has been made; and the Seal of the Corporation be h~to affixed. os_t (Ald. lnglis# Jolley and Donald and His ~orshtp Nayor Hawkins voted oontrary) BY-LA~S ~owing ~Y-laws were ~asse~.~ ~ - To authorize the execut.~o~ of an agreement with the Niagara Falls Civ- Cou/~eil Chamber, 9 JUly, 1951. iC Employees' Federal Union, Number 133. Third reading ~Ald. Donald and Roberrs - Carried. No. 467~ - To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that Ald. Jol- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Logan - Carried. No. ~696 - To authorize the execution of two deeds. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs that Ald. Jol- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. His Worship Mayor Hawkins welcomed Hiss Stokes, Niagara Falls Evening Review reporter, back from her holidays. Aid. Inglis asked for information regarding the repairs to the road surface following cuts made for sewer and water services to new dwellings. The City Manager advised what is proposed in this connection. Ald. Logan asked why two reports, as requested by Council at the last meeting, were not presented. The City Nanager advised that the information req- uested was not yet available, but would be forthcoming in. the near future. Aid. Ingiis spoke about the location of 'no parking' signs on the east side of Stanley Avenue, south of Morrison Street, and felt that ~hese should be placed on the lot lines instead of in the middle of the various properties, as at present. Aid. Logan asked about the placing of too parkingt signs on the west side of Stanely Avenue, adjacent to Oakes Park. T,.he City Manager advised that these would be placed very shortly. Ald. MacDonald asked about the i--~allation of parking meters in front of the Canadian Corps building on Victoria Avenue. The City Manager advised that FINANCE M~'rING The Finance Committee met on Monday, 9th July, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. A/1 members of the COmmittee, with the exception of Ald. McKinley, were present. ' Su~ry accounts amounting to $88,327.76 were approved by the Co~nittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. Donald and His Worship Mayor Hawkins. The co~n~nication from the Insurance Agents, regarding increased cover- age recommended, as presented at the last meeting, was considered, together ~dth a schedule of the insurance coverage on various properties at the present time.. On the motion of Ald. Donald and His Worship Mayor Hawkins, representatives of the insurance agents were permitted to address the Committee. Mr. C.D. Hanniwell was the spokesman and advised the Co,~ttee of the reconmendations with regard to additional insurance coverage. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communication and schedule be received and referred to the City Manager to bring in comparative figures as to the present coverage and that sug- gested, and to make recommendations. Communications from Falls Construction Co. Ltd. and Ingham and Smith Company, and the report of the City Manager with regard to a possible low rental housing scheme, as laid over from previous me~ings, were considered. It was ord- ered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that the communications and report be received and laid on the table. ' The report of the City Manager, regarding streets which require oiling and repairs, as laid over from the previous meeting, was considered. It was or- dered on the motion of Aid. Logan and Donald that the report,be received and filed, and the recon~nendations be adopted. An offer was presented from R.~ualtiere of $280.00 for Lot 13, Emery Street. The report of the Property Committee, upon this matter, was also consid- ered. Upon the reco~mendation of the Property Committee and on the motion of His Worship Ma~or Hawkins and Ald. Logan it was ordered that the offer and report be received and filed, the offer be accepted, subject to the condition that a dwel- ling of at least $6,000.00 value be erected on the premises within six months. A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance of a permit for an addition at 3~/, Queen Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the recomnend- ati0n be adopted. F~nRnce ~e Ccmnittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. no meters ware available at the p~esent time, and the installation at this loc- ation would necessitate moving meters from another location or purchasing new READ AND ADOPTED, 16 July, 19~1. meters. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts. atom AmPle, Xe au , DepUty City Clerk ' """' """"" """ , Ch o J COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 9 JUly, 1951- The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Comitteeo All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. McKinley, were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: No. 4697 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that Ald. In- glis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 16 July, -1951. Deputy City Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 9 july, 1951. The Comrerence C~m.4t%ee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 9th July, 1951, for the pur- pose of considering the various matters presented to them. ALl members of the C~m.~%tee, with the exception of Aid. McKinley, were pw=ent; and His Worship F~ur P~wkins was-chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the various matters placed before them, the Committee ad- Journed on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 16 July, 1951. Deputy City Clerk -'~hainnan THIRTIETH MEETING SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, 12 July, 1951. A special meeting of the City Council was held at 7.30 p.m. on Thurs- day, 12th July, 1951, for the purpose of considering matters presented to them. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. McKinley, were present. COMMUNICATION The following Communication was presented: No. 234 - Niagara District Baseball League - requesting concessions re benefit game. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and MacDonald that the co~nunication be received and filed, that the Corporation waive the usual collection of twenty- five per cent of the gate receipts for the benefit game to be held on 28th July; that the City Manager contact the league representative and Stamford Hydrowith regard to lights for the field; and that the League he advised that it will be necessary for them to contact field attendants. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Logam and DeVAld. READ AND ADOPTED, 16 July, 1951. Deputy City Clerk COMMITTYpE OF THE. WHOLE Council Chamber, 12 July, 1951. The C~ttee of the Whole Cotmoil assembled at the close of the spec- ial meeting of Council on Thursday, 12th July, 19~1, for the purpose of discus- sing the various matters presented to them. All members of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. McKinley, wore present. His Wgrship Ma~or Hawkins was the chairman. The Committee assembled for the purpose of considering the brief pres- ented by the City Manager regarding the possibility of a~=1 ~_amation with the ship of Stamford. Ald. Inglis stated that the question of debenture debts and represent- ation would be two of the main factors, The City Manager suggested that a ward or zone system ndght be instit- uted, composed of five men, one from each ward or zone, and five men at large. He also suggested that the members could be elected at large ~ith the n~nber from each municipality determined and carried for a definite Period, probably six pars. Ald. Inglis stated that when he first brought up the question of amalgam- ation, the Chamber of Con~erce did not get behind it. Ald. Jolley proPosed that a meeting be held with Sta~ford, and if they did not agree, let the matter drop. Aid. Roberts advised that he felt there shoUld be a meeting with Stam- for and if they could not agree, then proceed with annexation Proceedings. The Alderman added that he felt that if the amalgamation too k place, there should be a difference in the mill rate between Niagara Falls and Stamford, to take care of debentures. The City Manager advised that if Stamford agreed, it would take two weeks to go over the Stanfford figures in order to get some idea of n~ill rates. Ald. Inglis felt there should be accurate information in the brief, to show that the insurance rate in Stamford is higher than in Niagara Falls, and also that it costs more for services to Stamford residents. Ald. Logan expressed the opinion that figures should be shown on equip- ment and men used by Stamford Fire Depa~bment, on a per capita basis. Ald. Inglis su~sted a meeting with the Toxinship of Stamford, and if turned down, that the Council go to the Ontario Mmuicipal Board to obtain an order for a vote of the peop~. ! feeling first in fayour. ~ ~ His Worship Mayor Hawkins suggested that the Committee should go through the brie step by step. Ald. Inglis spoke of the approaches to the City by way of Victoria Ave- n~e from the River boulevard, and felt that if this could be cleaned up and beaut- ified, it ~mu_ld be an asset to the comity. He stated that, as this is in the h~ship, it could be ~sed as--an argument in fayour of the question. The City Manager reco~nendsd that if the amalgamation should take place, it should be stipulated that the Queen Elizabeth Highway be not included, as · der the present government, the Province maintains the highway, but if the gov- err~ent policy changed and the city had to maintain the road, the cost would be e~essive. Ald. Inglis replied that this wu~ld have to be decided by an expert whowould have to be hired. Tmmship. Ald. Logan stated that he thought the City should take in all of the Ald. Donald suggested that the London Free Press be asked to supply all P~vi0us stories on amalgamation, and to also supply any which will appear in the f~ure. AId. Logan asked that comparative figures be supplied with regard to assessment in the County. He also suggested that the CityManager should contact the Township Engineer to arrange a meeting. The City Manager recon~nended that if the brief is presented to the Press lnumber of items should be elaborated on. · Ald. Donald felt that the City Manager should con, tact the Township Clerk to ascertain what could be done before Monday, 16th Ju~; and if nothing could be arranged before that time, that the matter be considered in Council. All members present agreed that the brief should be redrafted with reg- ard to re-arrangement and to show the key rates of insurance as compared with Nia- gara F~I ls. It was also agreed that a resolution should be drafted for present- ation at the forth coming regular council meeting, which will invite the Stamford Township Council to meet Council at a special meeting to discuss croon problem such as hospital, garbage, sewers, water, hydro, etc. The City Manager also sug- gested that Mr. A.E.K.Bunnell of the Department of Planning and Development should be present at that meeting. It was further agreed that Council should meet fif- teen minutes earlier than the appointed time to go over the resolution. Ald. Donald spoke of the matter of payment to the Greater Niagara Gen- eral Nospita, for indigent patients for the year 1950. After discussion, the Com~ mittee decided that as no funds were available in the current budget, the matter should be given serious consideration in 1952. The City Manager was requested to obtain information from the Welfare aam~,istrator as to the number of elderly persons at present in hospital for whom the City is paying. Ald. Donald reported on the matter of the Canadian National Railway freightshed, and it was agreed that a letter should be sent to Mr. Donald Gordon, president of the Canadian National Railways, outlining the same points as those presented by the C~amher of Co~erce, and to request action. On the m~tion of Ald. Jolley and Donald, the Committee arose to report to the Council. READ AND ADOPTED, 16 Ju2~v, 1951- Deputy City Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 12 July, 1951. The City Council re-assembled at the close of the meeting of the Com- mittee of the Whole on Thursday, 12th July, 1951, for the purpose of receiving the report of the Cn~w,t~e. All members of the Council, with the e~ception of Ald. McKinley, were present. Upon receiving and accepting the report of the C~mm~ttee of the Whole, the Coun- cil adjourned on the motion of Ald. Denald and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 16 July, 1951. · Deputy City Clerk THIRTY-FIRST ~EETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 16 July, 1951. P~rsuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 16th July, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All mem- bers of the Council, ~ith the exception of Ald. Logan, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley. Ald. Inglis arrived at the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meetinK: N0. 119 - County of Welland - re publishing of advertising booklet. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the communication be received and laid on the table for further consideration. SEE Communication No. 2~ The followinK C~mnunications vmre Dresented: N0. 235 - County of Welland - re appropriation of costs. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the communication be received and laid on the table, and information be obtained as to the estimate of the actual cost to the City. N0. 236 - City of Windsor - resolution re deductions from aldermanic remuneration. 0~ERED on the motion of AId. Inglts and Donald that the cor~nunication be received and laid on the table, and the City Clerk be instructed to prepare a resolution, dealing with the ~ahole subject of aldermanic remuneration, to be presented to the ~tario Municip&l Association. N0. 237 - NiaKara, St. Catharines and Toronto Railway - re bus operations and in- creased fares. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the conmunic- ation be received and filed. No. 238 - Ontario Municipal Association - re regulations for pipelines under rail- ways. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the conununication be r~eived and referred to the City ~nager for his perusal and co, unents; and fur- ther that a communication be forwarded to the General Manager of the ~.Hchigan Central Railway asking him to give consideration to the various matters referred to him~ythe Council. N0. 239 - Lundyts Lane Historical Society - invitation to anniversary service. 0~ERED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Donald that the communication be rec- siwedand filed, the invitation be accepted andas man~of the members of Council find it possible, attend. Laurence C. Crawfoi~ - re check of cash. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. and Donald that the communication be received and filed. ~EPORTS ~efollowinE Reports were presented: 138 - Deputy City Clerk - re conference held on 9th ju~. ORDERED on the mot- i! .1 ion of Ald. McKinley and YacDonald that the report be received, filed and adol.,tcl, No. 139 - City I.~ma~er - re police court cases at City Hall. ORBED on the ion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be received and laid on the No. l~O - City ~LnaEer - re cost of remodelling Council Chamber. OI~DF~ED on the motion of Ald. McKinley m~d Jolley that the report be received and laid on the table for two weeks. No. L41 - City Y~Lnager - re financing Victoria Avenue sewer. ORDEED on the ion of lld. Inglis and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the be done as a local improvement. No. 142 - City ~naEer - re areas not covered by registered plans. OitDE~ED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the report be received and laid on the ~able for two weeks. No. 143 - Deputy City Clerk - reco~nending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendations be adopted. No. 14~ - City ManaEer - re indigent patients in Hospital. O~DERED ON The motion of Ald. Donald and ~cDonald that the report be received and filed. No. 1/+5 - City ~{ana~er - recommending meeting with St_~m~ord Council re areaignit- ion. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be eived and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. PETITION The followin~ Petition was presented: No. 16 -Gordon Orr and 55 others - requesting stop street at Maple Street and First Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald..Inglis and Donald that the petition be received and referred to the Traffic Gonmn~ttee for a report. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed: No. 85 - ING~IS - MCKINLEY -RESOLVED that the CityManager be requested to bring in a report as to the necessity of installing an eight-inch water m~{u on Victoria Avenue from Ferguson Street to the Thorold Stone Road; and the Seal of the ation be hereto affixed. Carrie___~d MISC~T.I.~NEOUS Ald. Inglis asked the City Treasurer when the revenue and e~xpenditure statement for the second quarter of 19~1 would be ready, and the Treasurer that the same would be available in a few days. Ald. Inglis advised of the condition in the Glenview area of rats festing the buildings, The Alderman stated that this condition ~es caused by the fires burning in the City dump; and asked that the Oity Manager take the matter under advisement and see what can be done. The Council adJom,ned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 23 J~ly, 1951. Deputy Clerk Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 16 July, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 16th July, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly cer- tified and placed before them. All members of the Con~ ttee, ~dth the exception of Ald. Logan, were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $12,688.16 were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or othersrise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of His WorshipMayor Hawkins and Ald. Donald. A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance 0f a moving permit for Dr. Smillie to move a house from 676 Huron Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received md filed, and the recon~nendation be adopted. The statenent of relief for the month of June was presented. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and His Worship Mayor Hawkins that the rep- ortbe received, filed, and given the usual publicity. The Co,,,~ttee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and His Worship Mayor Haw- READ AND ADOPTED, 23 July, 19~1. Deputy City Clerk Chairman. i i! COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 16 July, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the eEeption of Ald. Logan, were present. E-LAW The foliowinE By-law was passed: No. 4678 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Ald. Ing- lis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 23 July, 1951. Deputy City Clerk THI-"~TY-SECO,"/D ~,]EETIN.q iEGLrL~ ~.EETING Pursuant to adjom~i~ncnt, the Co~mcil met at 5.C0 p.m. on l.Zonda~, 23~ Jmly, 195!, for th,9 purpose of considering general busin~;ss m~d fins~icc. All mem- bers of the Council, witil the exception of kld. Loga~i, were pi'escnt. Tlie Coun~ oil, having received and read tho minutes of the previous meeting, adcptod th~sc 0n the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs. TEND~qS Tenders fox' the supply of coal to the Corporation for 1951 were surf,it_- ted, and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~cDonald these were opened, initial- led by His Worship Ii~yor Ha~d<ins, read 8~d tab~ated for considezation at the next Jneeti~. C0~'EtICATIONS Laid over from Previous meetinEs: N0. 66 - John Layng - re Niagara Area Plan. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald m~d Roberts that the communication be received and laid on the table for further consideration by the Property Conmittee. SEE Conmu~ication No. !;o. 221 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Conmerce - requesting pernbission to erect sign. 0RDS~D on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~cDonald that the communicat- ion be received and filed, and the sign be located between the sidewalk and curb on the north side of Bridge Street. S_EE Report No. 146 The following Conununications were presented: N0, 2Z~l - John LaynE ~ re suggested revisions to Plan. ORDF~]ED on tile motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the communication be received and laid on the table for consideration by the Property Committee. S~EE Repoz~ No. No. 2~2 - Secretary of State - re Royal visit. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. DOn- ~d and Roberts that the communication be received and filed. N0. 243 - City of London - resolution re Leashold Regulations Act. ORDERED on the notion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the communication be received and refer- ~d to the executive of the Ontario Municipal Association for consideration. ~REPORTS .~id over from previous meetings: ~0. 96 - Property Conmittee - re Niagara Area Plan. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~ld an~ Rober~s that the report he received and laid on the table. ~e following Reports were Presented: N~. 146 - Traffic Committee - recommendations re s ~dt c report be received and filed, · p SEE Petition No. 16 ,i No. 147 ~ City Clerk - reconmending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed, and the rm~endations be adopted. No. 148 - City Clerk - re licenee application not approved. ORDEP~D on the ion of Aid. Donald and Roberts that the report be received and filed, and the once be not granted. No. 149 - City ~mager - re need for water main on Victoria Avenue. No. 150 - City Manager - recentending 6-inch water main on Victoria Avenue. No. 151 - City ManaEer - reco~muending 8-inch water main on Victoria Avenue. Oi!D- ERED on the motion of Ald. InSlie and MacDonald that the reports be received sn.i adopted, the recon~nendation with regard to the construction of an 8-inch n~in b~ approved and the City ~anager be instructed to negotiate with the Niagara Parks Commission in this regard. No. 152 - City i,~?mager - reconmxending water main on Va!le3~ay. ORDEPtED ON th~r~ot- ion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and filed, and the ommendation be adopted. PETITION Laid over from a previous meeting: No. 16 - G. Orr and 55 others - requesting stop street at I~ple Street and First Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and ~cDonald that the petiticn received and filed, and the request be granted. RESOLUTION The following Resolution~ was passed: No. 86 - INGLIS -MacDONALD -RESOLVED that the City Manager, His Worship the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to attend the special meeting of the special court house and gaol committee at Welland on 26th July, to protect the City's terests during the opening of tenders; and the Seal of th~ Corporation be heret0 affixed. Carri~ BY-LAWS The followinK By-laws were passed: No. 4687 - To stop up and sell a portion of Second Avenue to the Young Men's Christian Association of Niagara Falls. Thin1 reading -Ald. McKinley and MacDonald - Carried. No. 46~ - To authorize the execution of a deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Ald. J01- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. M~S__~ELLANEOUS His Worship Mayor Hawkins conm~cnted on the satisfactory preparation of the copies of the Auditor~s report. His Worship welcomed ~tr. D.C.Patten, City Clerk, back from his holiday. Aid. InSlie asked that the Traffic Conunittee consider mid report upon the traffic hazard created by the parking of vehicles on both sides of North Street bet~en Ferry Street and North Street. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Doxmld. ,~EAD AI~ ADOPTED, 30 July, 1951. ~- Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chmmber, 23 July, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 23rd July, 1951, for the purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All memb~ of the Co~mnittee, with the excep- tion of Ald. Logan, were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $50,860.~/4 were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of ~d. McKin~eyand Donald. The communication from the Insurance Agents, as laid over from previous meetings, and recommending increases in coverage of fire insurance on city prop- erties, was considered. A report was also presented from the City ~anager, making recommendations. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship ~ayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that the conununication and report be received and filed, and the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted. (Aid. Donald voted contrax~ to this motion. ) The Revenue and Expenditure Statement as at 3Oth June was presented. It was ordered on the motion of ~s Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. McEinley that the statement be received and laid on the table until the next meeting, for the per- usalof Council. A report was presented which had been made by the City Treasurer to Property Committee, regarding repairs necessary at 551 Fourth Avenue. Upon th~ recommendation of the Property Committee, and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley it was ordered that the report be received and filed, and the necessary repairs be made. The report of the Property Committee, regarding the above matter and request of ~. Gualtieri to be perndtted to purchase Lot 14, Emery Street, rather than Lot 13, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley His Worship I~ayor Hawkins that the report be received and filed, and permission to purchase Lot 14 be granted. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 30 July, 1951. Clerk \ COUNCIL ~TING Council Chamber, 23 July, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which~covered the accounts approved by the Committee, and for the consideration of other matters. All Hem- bets of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Logan, were present. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed: No. 87 - INGLIS - JOLLEY - RESOLVED that His Worship Na~or Hawkins, Ald. Donald and the City }~ager wait upon Dr. W.H.McMillan, M.P. to ascertain what action should be taken to obtain the steel necessary for a continuation of the manufact- ure of the pipe for the auxiliss ry water main; that if Dr. McMillan feels repres- entatives should approach the Departments in Ottawa, this be done; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried BY-LAW The following By-law was ~assed: No· #700 - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. jolley and Roberrs that Ald. Inglis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and Eoberts that Rule 36 (2) Of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law bs given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. NacDonald and i~oberts - Carried. MISCELLANEOUS The City Manager advised the Council that arrangements had been nmde with the Mdchigan Central Railway to instal the a~miliary watermain m~der the rail~ way lines of the siding to Chippawa this week; and that the A~nco Company ~fill in- stal the steel envelope and jack the pipe under the tracks about t3th August. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 30 Ju2y, 1951. Clerk THIRTY-THIRD MEETING REGULAR ~,2EETING Council Chanter, 30 j~iy, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 30th July, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All bets of the Council, with the exception of Ald. McKinley, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting adopted these on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Retorts. DEPUTATIONS A deputation representing the Board of Governors of the Greater Niagara G~neralHospital were present. Owing to the fact that all members of Council we~ not present, the deputation vms asked to appear before the Council at a later hour. SEE Resolution No. ~ On the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald, and in connection with oft No. 160, representatives of the hairdressers of the City were perndtted to dress Council. Mr. J.Stansberry, representing the Niagara Falls Branch of the Ontario Hairdressers~ Association advised Council that his assocaition found the draft by-law completely satisfactory and recommended it to the Council for ing. ~s. ~n. Follett spoke on behalf of anouther group of local hairdressers, who had also petitioned for a form of by-law, and outlined their objections to the by-law as drafted by the City Solicitor. SEE Report No. COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications were presented: No. 24~ ~ Legislative Assembly - re Wart~ne Prices and Trade Board order re con- geeted areas. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the ation be received and laid on the table until the next meeting; and in the mean- time, the City Manager make a report providing information to the Council. No, 245 - Ontario Fire ~rshal - re regional fire school, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communication be recei~d and filed, and the Fire Chief be asked to co-operate in this regard. No. 246 - New York Central System - re approval of pedestrian underpass. ORDEPZD on the motion of Aid. ~cDonald and Donald that the,-communication be received and filed. No. 247 - Canadian National Railways - acknowledging letter re freight shed. O~- DERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Retorts that the communication be received and filed, and a letter bf thanks be sent to Mr. Gordon for his consideration. No. 248 - Township of Stamford - re meeting with Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and X~cDonald that the communication be received said laid on the table for consideration during the meeting of the Conference Committee. (Ald. Logan voted contrary to this motion.), No. 249 - Dr. S.A. Fisher- re traffic hazard at Buchanan Avenue and Spring Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Logan that the communication be rec- eived and referred to the Traffic Committee for consideration and a report. No. 250 - ~,J,Hopp - requesting sidewalk, ORE on the motion of Ald, ~cDonaH and Retorts that the conununication be received and filed, and the request be granted. S__F,~ :Jeport ~,'o ._ 1~ :ZEPORTS La_~id over from previous meetinE_~: No. 139 - C~ity Manager - re police court cases held at City Hall. O~f{DERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and laid on the table · No. 140 - C__it~ Manager - re cost of s,~ggested alterations to Council Ch&n,ber. O~- DEED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the report be received and laid on the table. No. 1~2 - City ~t~nager - re areas not covered by registered plans. OtlDEEED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the report be received m~d laid on the table; and Ald. Logan be asked to consult with the City Solicitor in this regard and report back to the Co~cil. The following Reports were presented: No. 153 - City Manager - recommending sidewalk on Stamford Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the rec- 0mmendation be adopted. SEE Fetition No..l~5 No. 15A - City Manager - recormending sidewalk on Buchanan Avenue. Oi~DEIED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Roberts that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. SEE Petition Me. !Z No. 155 - C__it~ Clerk - re special meeting with County Council. 0RDEED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Retorts that the report be received and filed. N0. 1~6 - Cit~ .Clerk - submitting resolution re aldermenlo remuneration. ORDE,RED on the motion of ~ld. Donald and Retorts that the report be received and filed, ~d the resolution be approved. SEE Resolution No.__.__.___~___z.' 8~ N0. 157 -.City Manager - recoI~nendation re height of hedges. 0RDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. (Ald. Logan voted contrary to this motion.) N0. 158 - CityMana~er - recommending sidewalk on Eme~r Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and filed, and the ~commendation be adopted. N0. 159 - City. Manager - recomending sidewalk on Gladstone Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the report be received and filed, ~d the recommendation be adopted. B. 160 - pity Solicitor - re draft by-law to govern hairdressers. ORDERED on the ~otion of AId. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and laid on the table ~til the next meeting. FURTHER ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Don- ald that the report be referred back to the City Solicitor to consult with the h~rdreesers, to ascertain their objections to the by-law and to submit a by-law ~ichwill meet with the approval of all parties. N0. 161 - City. Manager - reconunending permission to Raynor-Atlas Limited to instel sewer, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be rec- eived and filed, and penmission be granted. ,l No. 162 - City Clerk - recoFmending issuance of licenoes. ORDERED on the Fetter. of Ald. r.~cDonatd and Donald that the report be received and filed, and the retch. mendations be adopted. VEaBAL REPORT kld. Donald advised Council of the results of the interview ~.dth L'.Mc!!fllan, M.P., regarding the procuring of steel to be used in the manufact,r,~ of the pipe for the a~Yiliary ~.mter main from the Filtration Plant. ~bmbers cf Co~mci! also cemented on the press reports regardin8 I~ss Stokes~ approach.m; the Chaiman of the Hydro-Electric Power Co~ssicn of Ontario for assista~c~ fin obtaining the recu~-ed stee~. The City Mm~ager advised Council of the ac+~s, and infor~tion he had received from the H~ro-Electric Power GelseAch. SEE Resolution TIc. PZT!TIONS Laid over from a previous meeting: -."~o. 15 - A.R.Rufrs~no and 1 other - requesting sidewanG on Stamford Street. ERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the petition be received and the request be granted. The fo] lmdn~ Petition was ~resented: No. 17 - S.W. Kackinnon and 3 others - requesting side;-talk on Buchanan Avenues, C]- DE2ED on the me%ion of Ald. T.~cDonatd and Roberrs that the petition be received and filed, and the request be granted. ZESOLUTIONS The fol!o~infi Resolutions were passed: No. ~ - ROBERTS - INGI,IS - ~0LVED that representatives of the Board of Gover- nors of the Greater Niagara General Hospital be asked to meet with the Council in conferonc~ at 7.00 p.m. follo~ this meeting] ~d the Se~ of the Corporation hereto affixed. ~ No. 89 - DONALD - ROBERTS - ~,^~EREAS under Section 418, Subsection I (b) of Th~ Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1950, Chapter 243, authority is given to municipalities ing a population of less than 200,000 to pass by-laws for paying such armual lowaries to the members of the Council as may be approved by the Department, th~ present policy being to approve only nominal allowances; MqD WHEREAS Subsection 2 of the said Section requires the deduction a reasoxmble s~n from such armual allov~ance for. each day~s absence from meetihg with no provision for absence occasioned by vacations, sickness or activities on other municipal business; AND WRE[{EAS the amount of time consumed by members of council attending regular and committee meetings often necessitating absence from their regular oi:~- pieStudent, is such that a no~inal allowance is inadequate compensation; AND ~F_~tEAS the responsibility for efficient administration and preyL- ion of adequate facilities with reasonable taxation rests with the members of thc Council; T[~I~EFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Go'. vernment be requested to maend the said Section 418, Subsection 1 (b) so as to provide for pa~naent of m~ adequate a~mual allowance without approval.by the Department, and Subsection 2 s0 as to provide .for no deductions for absence fx.~n meetings where such absence is for reasonable causes, approved bj the Council; THAT this resolution be forwarded to The Onta:~.~ Emii¢ii~a! A~ciatior for considering during th~ fort, hccn~ng annual conv~ntion~ THAT a copy be sent to all eAtice in the Fr~vin~c of C~,ta~'ic~ aJ,.i:: their endcreation ~d support~ ~d the Sea! of the Cor{'oration be h~roto affixc,1. Ca:u'i Ib..F0 - INGLIS - Mac~N.~D -- R~so!ved that a vote of thanks Le extcndei to ~xmifred Stokes for her interest in the m~ici~iity in app~'cach~g bhe chairman of the I~'dro~Electric Power Conmission of Ontario, endcavouring to obbai~ ateel req~red for the mmmfacture of the pipe for the a~iiiary wet-n, main frcn. Filtration Pl~t; also that the Chai~mm~ of the Conm~i~on be thaG~ad for his act~ ion ~ this ~sgard; ~d the Se~ of the Corporation be hareto affixed. Carried No. 91 - LOGAN - RODERTS - ~OL'~D that His Worship M~or liarline be ~'cquestcd issue a procitation declaring MendS, 6th Au~st as Civic Holid~- in the City of Niagara Falls; that all civic b~ldings mmin closed on that date; that the reg~ar meeting of Cornoil bc held at 5.CO p.m. on Tuesday, ?th Auo~st; and the Sgal of the Cor~ration be hereto affLxed. Carried No. 92 - ~NgD - ~c~N~D - ~SOL%eD that the proposed agreement ~..ith th~ Canad-- i~ Niagara Po~r Com~, provieg for pern~ssion to the Corporation to c~'oss prc~rty of the Comply for the construction of the a~aliary water main, be ref- erred to the City Solicitor fo~ perusal, that if satisfactory, the l,~-or and Clerk be authorized to act thereon; that a byq.a~to authorize the signi~g of such agree- ment be presented to Co~cil at the ne~ meeting~ ad the Seal of the Corporation b~ hereto Carrie__d The following By-law was passed: No. ~701 - To amend By-law Number 3791, being a by-law designating through high- ways. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that Ald. Koberts be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time ~ Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~cDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. DOnald and Jolley - ~arried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts. ~EAD AND ADOPTED, 7 August, 1951. Clerk FINANCE MEETING Council Chambeq 30 Ju!y,,1951. The Finance Conunittee met on Monday, 30th July, 1951, for the purpose approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly co:r- ifled and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the exception Ald. McKinley, were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $35,723.40 were approved by the Co~nittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motden of Ald. Jolley and Donald. The revenue and expenditure statement as of 3Oth June, as presented tc the Committee at the last meeting, was considered. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that the statement be received and referred back to the City M~nager to make every effort to keep the expenditures within the budget ite=~. A summary of tenders submitted for the supply of coal for 1951 was con- sidered. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Jolley that the lov~t tender, t~mt of the Canadian Coal Company at a total price of $6,565.00, be acc=!iTM ted. A conmunication was presented from the Union of Crouton Group regarding renewal of the public liability and property damage policy from let August, 1931, at an mmual premium of $3,586.75. It was oxdered on t~e motion of AId. Jolley and His Worship I.~yor Hawkins that ~Lr. R.W. Haist of Mox~imer-Bmnpfield and Co:~.pa:~, the local agent, be permitted to address the Conmdttee. Mr. Haist explained the reason for the increased premium and outlined the experience with regard to this coverage over the past few years. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Don- ald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed, and the policy be renewed. A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance of a permit for an addition at 1~88 Victoria Avenue. It wa~ ordered on the n~t- ion of Aid. MacDonald and Roberts that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager, recommending the issuance of a permit for the erection of a warehouse on ~gdalene Street. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that the report be received and filed, the recommendation be adopted. A report was presented from the City Manager, reconmending the use of an excavating unit on the relief sewer on Jepson Street and St. Lawrence Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be rec- eived and filed, and the reconmendation be adopted, with the understanding that a report will be submitted at the next meeting as to the costs of this sewer, etc. The Committee adjourned on the motion of AId. Donald and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, 7 August, 1951. Clerk of Finance COUNCIL I~ING Commi! Chum,be_% 30 July, 1?51. The Co~cil re-assembled at the close of the regula~ council and fin- ance meetings, for the ptu'pose of pasing the by-law Vnicb covered the aceomits proved by the Cormmdttee. All members of the Council, ~dth the exception of Aid. McKinley, were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: N0. 4702 - To Grant Monies for GeneralPro-poses. It was ox~ered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberts that A!d. Ing- lie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-~aw be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid.,Jolley and Roberts t.hat Rule 36 (2) of the Stm~ding Rules of Com~cil be suspended and the by-law be given the sec- ond reading - Carried. Third reading - Aid. Roberts and MacDonald - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. EAD AND ADOPTED, 7 August, 1951. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 30 July, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday,3Oth July, 1951, for the pur- pose o~givtng consideration to the various matters presented to them. All mem- bers of the Committee, with the exception of Ald. McKinley, were present; and His ,] Worship II~yor Hm~dns was chairman of the meeting. After giving consideration to the various matters placed before them, the Com- mittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. READ lND ADOPTED, 7 August, 1951. / Chai.mmn T!IIRTY.-SECO,~ ~,Z~DETING iEGL~_A2 T-R~ETING Pursuant to adjourn~.ent, th~ Council m~'t at 5.CC [.~. on Tu~siay, 7th August, 1951, for the purpose of cons~dering general bush near:; a.~ ~iDancc. All members of the Co,J~cil, with the excei..ticn of A!d. InSlie, Xcb=~:-bs and were present. The Council, ha~.hg received and read the minutes cf the meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. I,~cDonald and Lc. gan. DEPUTATIONS On the motion of Ald. Donald mad Jolley, '.losers. Cryills IIc.~!!ton ~'~urrice Laughor of the Atlantic end Pacific Tea Compile, wcr~ pendtt,~d t~ the Cotu~cil. The spe~ers advised that their con~F, ry had :!~a.l.~ arranGc::.=~nts ~c ' the estab!ishaant of additional parking si~.ac3 at the .'ear cf th~ir sto--,~ on eric Avenue, which wo~d hays ~ exit on Va!i~y'way. It was proiz~,scd to silt face the entire parking ar~a and tc employ nluli to direct pa.~king Ekerein. TNc advised of the adverse effect on business ~ich had b~en ~x~crienced since a left t~n off Victoria Aven~e, into their prepstory, had beer: p~ibit~d, They that this left t'~n be now pez~dttcd, in view of the timproved parking facilities; ~t f~ther that a portion of the bo~evard on Vallcy~ay to ~emovcd to permit cars, l~ving the pro. king area, to turn left on Valle~v~ ~d proceed to Wi!lmctt The speakers also mentioned that they had experienced difficulty in obtaining sist~ce from the Chief ofPolice ~, an effort to hire l~lice officers in off-duty h0m. s for the direction of traffic. SEE Resolution rio. 9~ COI,~INICATIONS laid over from previous n:eetings: N0. 2~ - Legislative .~ssembly ~ re Wartime Prices and Trade ~oard order re con- geared areas. ORDE?aED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the comantmic- ation be received and filed. SEE, .Report. No · 163 No. 249 - Dr. S.A. Fisher- re traffic hazard at Buchansa~ Avenue an:t Spring Stl, eet. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the conmitmication be rec- eived and filed, and the request be granted. SEE l~eport Me. 16!~ The follmdnM Cormnmdcations were presented: No. 251 - Canadian National Railways - re re-location of freight shed. O.~DERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the conm~,~mication be received and laid on the table, and a copy be sent to the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commaeros. REPORTS .The follo~fing Reports were presented: No. 163 - City Manager - re Wartime Prices and Trade Board Order/}200. ORDERED on the motion of Skid. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and filed. ,'~. 16~ ~ Traffic Committee - recommending through street and no parking. ORDER- ED on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the reconmendations beadopted. 2_o2, No. 165 - City Clerk - re conference held 30th July. ORDE?~D on the motion Ald. Donald and Jolley that the repoz~ be received, filed and adopted. No. 166 - City Clerk - recoz~lending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motlcn of Ald. ~cDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the recur.- mendations be adopted. No. 167 - City Clerk - re requests for parking spaces. 0RDELED on the motion Ald. Donald and Logan that the report be received and referred to the Traffic mittee for consideration and a report. No. 168 - City ~nager - re joint meeting ~dth Stamford officials. ORDEED uL the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, No. 169 - City ManaKer - re efforts to obtain steel for pip~line. ORDERED en motion of Ald. Donald and Jol!ey that the report be received and filed, and mn appointment be made inm~ediatelywith the Chairman of the Hydro-Electric Power ~ission of Ontario for a delegation from this Council to meet to discuss the nec- essary action to obtain the steel. No. 170 - City~nager - re Canadian Institute of Sewage and Sanitation conven-- tion. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Jolley and Logan that the report be recejvrl and laid on the table until the nex~ meeting and His Worship give consideration to sending a delegation. No. 171 - City Xanager -- re resignation of Mr. A.G.Martln. ORDERED on the motie!n of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, and the recom- mendations be adopted. No. 172 - City Mane%or - recoFaending that Fire Chief attend commention. ORDNUCD on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and filed, and the recomm. endation be adopted. No. 173 - City Manager - re fire in garage at incinerator. ORDE..~ED on the motion cf Ald. Donald and Logan that the report be received and filed. PETITION The follo,~lng Petition was presented: No. 18 - I.O. HarrinKton and 11 others - re traffic hazard at Queen Street and Clifton Avenue. ORDEED on the motion of AId. Logan and Donald that the pct~t~¢n be received and referred to the Traf~c Committee for consideration and a mpcrt. 1ESOLUTIONS ~- ~he follmdn~ Resolutions were passed: No. 93 - DONALD - LOGAN - RESOUfiED that the requests made on behalf of the At!a~:- tic and Pacific Tea Company be referred to the Traffic Committee for consideration, that a report thereon be presented at the next meetlng after consultation ~d~th ~b~ officials of the company, that an eatfrets of the cost of chan~.ng the bou]~v~'~ on Valle~ay be sub~tted; that the Chief of Police be asked to co-operate ~dth the Company ~th regard %o emplo~ng police officers during off-duty hours for the direction of traffic at the store; m~d the Seal of the Corporation be hent0 affixed. No. 94 - JOLLEY - LOGAN - RESOLVED that Alderman Grant Donald be appointed as acting Chairman of Finance during the forthcoming meeting, during the absence Alderman G.R. Inglis; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Tha ~o!].ov~ n,7 ]' -]an,' -,:a.? ras s ;d: It, was orde?-c4 cn the mct~en of D d. jo!~'N~ ~.n",.. 3 ..... ~ vd A~ ~, ~,-~.~,~ b~ gjve:~ the _n'ivj]sp~ of intreduc~nZ t. be by.-law and the h.~-~.--~ ~ ....... ~ M~=, ~d time "~rri ,~, ' ........... Zt Was cr'!cre'~ OP +~q motion ~'P the Stand!n~ '2,~lcs or Ccmnci! be s"s'~nd~,~ ar:~ tL~ k- ~m,z ~-~ -~ .... K-'~ ' ' :.sealing - Carri=d. ~ z ............ Third reading -- AI~. HacDena!d and loCan ~ Cspric5, ~TSCELLA~TOUS AId, LeArn bpbk; abodt two ca;.s u-hich a,'e ' az'k:;j ~ ," ..... ~ir~,e aGainsL th3 i',~te. inlng wall on t,h~ ',.z~st aide of ~- Cit~ :fall. ' ....... a .... Tz'af'fic CG,u,~ttac should Lnh~ 'bhis consideration ahX AId. Donald aslc~d that tl',~ ~' C!:Ac the CMef of Police. ~;,ty ta],c tl,u u~ ~ld. Donald e>%li,~s:~cd the opinion thab paz<.dn~ should ,,c <;lL,,jhaec,l oh the west side of VictoFia Avenue from B~'idgc Street nc"+~c 'l tc the raih.m- bridge; mfi asked that the T:affic Cch~aittce considc~ tl.i.s sug6joblun and report thereon. .Lne Council adjourned oh the i,~otion of Ald. Jollcy and Lodes, .LEAD A2jD AD0rTED, 13 August, 1951. Clerk FINANCE EETING Colmoil Cha,bep, 7 August, 1951. The Finance Conamittee met on Tuesday, 7th August, 1951, for thu purpose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Conradtree, with the ,cxcep- ti0n oF Ald. Inglis, Roberrs and McKinley, were present. AId. Donald was enacting Chainam~ of the Finance Conradtree during the meeting. i Sunt'y acco~mts aLe. crabbing to ~56,428.93 were approved by the The accotmts sub_mitted, bcir. g Tassed or other,..isc dealt vith, 'Jerb ~:,~ ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Cc~ci! on the nDticr: ..f His ?jotship M~or Hawkins and ~d. !McDo~Id. The conmu~ication from the Greater Niagara General Hospital Board, 1950 indigent costs, as referred from previous meetings, was given further eratics. It was ordered on the motion of ~id. Logan and Jolley that the icetics be received and referred to the Conference Cozr~nittee for consideration. A report was presented from the City M~anager regarding the costs of t!u Jepson Street relief sinvet. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jell%.. that the report be received and ].aid on the table until the next meeting. A report was presented from the City I,~nager regarding work in prcg~-e;s and possible debenture issues. tt was ordered on the motion of ild. Jolley mq ~[is Worship M~yor Haytins that the report be received and laid on the table m;til the next meeting. The comparison of tax collections at 15th July was presented. It m~ ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and kld. Donald that the state- ment be received and filed, and given the usual publicity. A reporb was presented from the City ~.~anager, recommending the issuance of a pernit for the erection of a building by the Bell Telephone Company of Cmi-- ada. It was ordered on the motion of ild. MacDonald and His Worship ~yor ttawkins that the report be received and filed, and the recommendation be adopted. The Committee adjoin'ned on the motion of ~ld. Jolley and }[is Worship }.fayor Haw- itEAD AND ADOPTED, 13 August, 1951. Clerk Enacting Chairman of Finm~cc COOlveiL ~TING Ceuactl Chamber, August, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular coLmoil and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts proved by the Committee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Inglis, Roberrs and McKinley, were present. BY-LAW The followinA~ By-law was passed: i~0__, ~70~ - To Grant Monies re- General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley an I T ojaa Lhat A~ -!. D~;_n~ i be given the privilege of htroducing the by-law anX tRe by-law bc reaj th~ first t~e - Carried. It was ordered or. the motion of Ald. Donald anj! !':acDcpa]! that 2~ule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suslx~nded a~d the bj-!aw be 8fiven the second reading - Carried. Third reading - A],d. MacDonald and Joll~y - Car--led. Tile Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan. gAD i?O ADOPTED, 13 AuK~st, 1951. Clerk CO~ER~.~CE Council Chs~mber, 7 Al~jnst, 1951. The Conference Con~r~ttee of the City Cemncil assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Tuesd<f, 7th ~ugust, 1951, for the purpose of considering the ~arious matters presented to tbcm. All members c~ C0tttee, with the exception of ~d. Inglis, Roberrs and McKinley were present; ~ His Wors}~p l,~or Hawkins ~.as chainn~ of th~ meet~g. After consideration of tile various items placed before them, the Conu~_ittee ad- journed on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. ~AD AND ADOPTED, 13 August, 1951. ]]hairman 'i THIRTY-THIRD I,EETIHG REGULA~R ~ETING Council Che~rbsr, 13 August, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, !3t? August, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Inglis, were present. The oil, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted th;z-~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald. DEPUTATION On the motion of kld. MacDonald and Jolley, Mr. Williemx Devine of Niagara Youth Peace Festival Corsnittee, was permitted to address the Council. Devine ad~4sed Council that it is the ~dsh of his organization to hold a peac~ festival in the City of Niagara Fal]s and asked for permission to use Oakes for this purpose from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Sunday, 26th August. Upon questioned by the members of the Council, .~. Devine advised of the personnel cf the organization ea~d its aims end purposes. SEE Resolution COMk~JNICATIONS The follo~,dng Cor.~nunications were presented: No. ~52 - City of Hs~ilton - resolution re gasolihe tsx on city vehicles. C:!DE!"'D on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the communication be received a~d filed, the resolution be endorsed and the same be fom~xarded to the Ontario Ikm!c- ipal Association for consideration durhg the forthcoming convention. No. 253 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Con~src~ - appreciation of action re french! shed. ORDEPED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Jolley that the conmunication be received and filed. No. 25A - Starmford Park -requesting permission to erect arrow signs. ORDEPED the motion of Ald. ].~cDonald and Jolley that the conununtcati~n be received filed, and permission be granted. REPORTS Laid ever from a previous meetinK: No. 170 - CIty ManaEer - re Camadtan Institute of Se~age end Sanitation conyen rich. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Logan end Roberts that the report be received and filed, end Ald. Donald and Jolley be the delegates from this Council. The followinK Reuorts were presented: No. 17l~ - City Clerk - re conference held 7th August. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that the report be received, filed end adopted. No. 17~ - City Clerk - recommending issuance of !icenoes. ORDEIZED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs that the report be-received and filed, and the rec- ormmendations be adopted. 'b o~ _ DO~I.~D -- ~'i~cLX?i(ALD - .IESOLVZD tkat ........ Festival Con~':~i~ce, fc~' rc~alzsio:_ ~c. us~ Cal,cs and a decision rcached~ ~ aamo to be uom'c mxd the Seal of tke Cop'potation be h~rcto affikcd. :{0.96 - DOLleD -- LCC,~N - iESCL'.CD theL LX~ Sit-: ,Cl~.l, and subnit to Co~ci]. for co~.si~ation, . ,:~. ion of all public utilities ~aid g.~vcr'r~.ont-ownad cial Gover~mant to aas~=~c all costs for Lorz t0 rcqucs~ the Pi'ovLncia! ~ovcr'~u~n-g tc make 6rant:' tc to to,aashmps~ in or~m, thag thebe ~-aD bo proem+ iation when i~. convcnticnl and the Seal of the Coz'i~oration ]10. 97 - ~OSEIITS -- )!acDCFIU. D - i~ESOIYiED that a Department of Highwa- s y , reeuestin~ infom~aaion as ;.ith regard to the removal of the coping and bh~ "- ~vcnus bridge ever the Quuon Eliz 'c ' ~-~--~ ao tn r.li~wa$~, traffic engineer inspected the locaLion; roll the Seal ' C~i_'igd 98 - IL_toDO'A~ALD -- I.OGA~! _ I~ESOL~'ED tha b Aid. Donald bc al~l~intcd ~nac~in,j C',.ai~- of Finance for the forthcondng meet~g, darinS the absence of the Chai~u.mc: the Se~ of the Co~poration be heroto affixed. ' BY-LAW The f Llo:dng By-law was passed: O 4705 - To authorize the execution of a conveyance of lands. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. I'IcKinlcy and llobarts t?mt Aid. jol- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered cn the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberts that ~l~la 36 (2) of the Standing .]ties of Council be suspended end the by-law be raod the second time - Carried. Third reading - Aid, MacDonald and Logm~ - Carried. ,~ffSCELL~JUEOUS Ald. Donald spoke about the proposed visit of Their Rgyal Uighnesses the Princess Elizabeth s~nd the Duke of Edinburgh, m~d regretted that the time al- 10trod for their sta~ in Niags~.a Falls was so brief. The Alderman suggested that His Worship I.~yor Hawkins should re'its to the Secretary of State, reconm~ndiug that a longer period be spent in this vicinity. Ald. Logan asked for infoxunation regarding the weighing of coal fox' the Corporation on Salit~s scales, end asked if any check is nmde thereon. The City Chrk~ advised of the usual procedm'e in this connection. ~e Council adjourned on the and Logan. ~or FINANCE }~,ETING Council Charr,bo, r, 13 August, ~ The Finance Committee met on }bnday, 13th August, 1951, for tb_~ pu 'i of approving and als of passing the various acestrots which had been properlj certified and placed before them. ill members of ths Con~.~ittse, with the tion of Ald. Inglis, were present; and k!d. Donald was enacting chairmen of fLn- ance duz-ing the meeting. Sundry a~eotmts amounting to ~69,619.6~ were approved bI the Cormn~tb~e. The accounts sub~dtted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, we;2e cri ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion cf A!d~ Jotley and McKinley. Ald. Logan asked the Assessment CoFamissioner, Mr. Morton, to advise he found the assessment rolls, the departmsnt, his work, etc. Mr. I.brton advis?_ that the roll would be completed in tile near future, that the work was proceelin~ satisfactorily, and that he would report to Council upon completion of the ass~> sra~nt, Reports from the City Manager as to the costs of the Jepson Sircut ief sewer and proposed debenture issues, as laid over from a previous meeting, were considered. It was ordered on tile motion of ild. McKinley and Jelley that the reports be received and laid on the table until the Chairman of Finance present. A conmnunication was presented from Oeorge Savior', requesting finmbfia! assistmace for the pro'pose of purchasi~g prizes for the annual swi~xdng meet. was ordered on the motion of His Worship ~yor Hawkins and ild. Logm~ that the communication be received and filed, and a grant of $28.50 be made. TIle statement of relief for the month of July was presented. It wa,~ doted on the motion of ild. McKinley and Jolley that the statement be received, filed and given the usual publicity. The City Clerk advised of an application received for a permit to aov,~ the dwelling at 872 Victoria Avenue to Drunmond Road. It was ordered on the net'- ion of Ald. }~cDonald and Logan that the pemqission be greeted, subject to the reconmendations as to route, tDae, etc. The Cor3aittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, 20 August, 1951. Acting Chairman of Finm:cc Th,3 Cou~i3i] t',= a-;:e*'b]~.i at N,.~ If c:;,; ¢.f !.;-., --_ ,~ .......... ante rose hinge For 'bhe ~ - . ' ~" ~ '- ' ~ ..... : .i. ~ !- ,- 3~rpose of pass~g the by--law whU~h n~ .... ~ ..... ' proved by the C ~ cities. ~.! ::_cnbcr~ of tha %P ..... vd.th 'Lh~ -b.:c.-h hie:. ~ ~] i. !nglis~ were presenh ~ ...... ' ' ~ --- LY --LAW The fol].o~.,in~W 2y~law wad: passed: ~:s. 47R . - To Grs2~t !.Zniez for General It was ordered cn th:~ motion of AId. ]..'cKi:;!c-~ all Xa:'DcLal! Lh?. A] [. Donald be given the pri'-~.lege of ~troducing the by-la~.~ ard the b~,-!aw be rea~ the first. time - Carried. ' It was ordered on the n.otion of AId. Jcq'q'~ and Donald bhat reading - Carried. ~ird reading - AId. MacDonald sa~d ~,~cIc~n] ev - Carried. 3,~ SCELLANEOUS AId. Donald advised that he had received a coml,].aint as to the dust nuisance on Lombard Avenue. The Com~cil adjourned on the ,,notion of ild. Donald and Logan. .tEE APD ADOPTED, ~ August, 1951. Clerk CONFNtENCE Comucil Chs~nber, 13 Augrest, 1951. The Conference Comndttee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 13th August, 1951, for the Pua'pcse ef considering the various matta~g~which had been presented to them. All 2! 0 members ,~.~f tohre Conmuittee# ~dth the exception of AId. Inglis, were present,; ah'11'~'' Worship y Hawkins was chairn~mu of the meeting. THIRTY-I~2)U~H MEETING After consideration of the itams placed before them, the CoFmti~ee adjourned cn tL motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. ADOPTED, 20 August, 1951. SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, 17 August, 1951. A special meeting of the City Council was held at 7.30 p.m. on ~sday, 17th August, 1951, for the purpose of considering the preliminary plans for the Royal Visit to Niagara Falls on 7th October. All members of the Council, with the exception of Aid. inglis and Jolley, were present. His Worship Mayor Hawkins outlined advice and information obtained to date with reference to the Royal Visit to Niagara Falls, which isecheduled for 0ctsber 7th, and also outlined the suggested items which could be included on the routs and tour during the time the Royal Party is at the disposal of the City Csuncil. His Worship also advised of contact with Mr. Cowan of the Niagara Falls Evening Review and information from Mr. Walter Thompson who is in full charge of all press publicity, to the effect that they would like to have the appointment of an official press correspondent at this point. His Worship advised that he had told Mr. Cowan that he was satisfied that he should be appointed. SEE Resolution No.__~ Ald. Donaid suggested that the Central Veterans ~ Committee should be c0~tacted to obtain their views before the. submission of any detailed programme and also that the Board of Education should be contacted to ascertain what, if anything, is contemplated concerning the school children, on the day of the visit. FollyfAng further discussion, it was agreed that the City C.lerk should write the ~nder-Secretary of State at Ottawa, outlining the roughly-suggested progr~mme as follows: At 10.00 a.m. when the Royal Party dotrains, they will be met by His Worship Nayor Hawkins and Bishop Bagr~]]. It is proposed to have an assemblage at point of veterans and Silver Cross Mothers. The Royal Party would then be taken directly to Christ church where the service will be held. Following the service, the party would be taken on a short tour through the streets of the City to Oakes Garden Theatre, where brief Presentations would take place. Following presentations, the Party would be taken through the Park to the picnic grounds at the foot of Murray Rill where it is proposed to have an ass- e~lage of school children. From this point, proceed to Table Rock House for a view of the Falls, following which the Party would be taken by River Road, if feasible, directly to the depot where a Royal Guard would he mounted for inspection Just bef- ore entraining for departure. The City Clerk was also instructed to ascertain from the Under-Secret_ ary of State the ntm~er of persons expected to be in the Royal Party. ~z~OL~TION _The following Resolution was ~assed: No. 9~ - MCKINLEY - ~OBERTS - RESOLVED that the action of Ris Worship Hayor Haw- kins in appointing Mr. J.M. Co~an as official press correspondent at this point for the Royal ~isit, be approved; and the Seal of the Corporation be beret affixed. .Carried ~ISCELLA~US Aid. Roberts brought to the attention of Council the unsightly condit- ,! ion of the park area adjacent to the Swi taming Pool and asked that the 5uperinten. dent be asked to have this cleaned up. Ald. Roberrs also referred to Kr. Farebrother's absence from duty end requested a repert from the City Manager as to the situation in this regard. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs. READ AND ADOFrED, 20 August, 1951- T_H_IRTY-FIFTH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 20 August, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Momiay, 2Oth August, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All rambets of the Council, with the exception of Aid. Donald and Jolley, wore pres- ent. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting and the special meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Rob- errs. PRESENTATION His Worship ~yor Hawkins introduced to the members of Council and civ- ic officials Mr. Dudley, Manager of the Cities Service Oil Company and Mr. Win. Sifton, Manager of the Niagara ~rea, who were present to make a presentation of a charcoal drawing of the Nayor in connection with their public relations pregramm_e and their broadcast of the series "Ontario Marches On', in which the City of Niag- ara Falls, Ontario had been included. Mr. Dudley expressed pleasure in the part- icipation of Niagara Falls in this progra,,ne and His Worship the M~vor thanked Mr. Dudley for the charcoal portrait. REPORT_S_S Laid over from the previous meeting: No. 167 - City Clerk - re requests for parking spaces. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberrs that the report he received and item one of the Traffic Gcemitteees report be adopted. The following Reports wore presented: No. 176 - Traffic Conmittee - making recommendations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed and item No. 2 be adopted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Logan that Item No. 3 be adopted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and McKinley that item No. A be adopted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Inglis that item No. ~ be ad- opted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Logan that item No. 6 be adop- ted with 'the amendment that the sign be renovated and the word 'slow, be painted on the street adjacent at a sufficent distance and that the branches of the trees be trimned inasmuch as the stop light is obscured by the branches. Ald. Inglis also suggested that the signs painted on the read at the Centre are not n6ticeable and the Traffic Ccemittee should take under advisement the possibility of overheed sip at this point. _SEE Petition No. 18 N0. 177 - City Clerk - re conference held Aunt 13th. ORDERED on the motion of Ai~. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and adopted. N0. 178 - City Clerk - reocamendtng issuance of licenoes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Roherts and NcKinle~ that the report he received and filed, and the reccm- ~ndations be adopted. ~0. 179 - City ~ana~er - weighing of coal on Salites scales. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Aid. KcKinle~ and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. PETITIONS Laid over from a previous meeting: No. 18 - I.G. Harrington and 11 others - re traffic hazard at Queen Street and Clif. ton Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and MacDonald that the Petition be received and filed, and the present stop signs be raised. SEE Report No. 176 The followin~ Petitions were presented: No. 19 - Richard Fenton and 29 others - re traffic hazard in the vicinity of Rain- bow Dairy. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Inglis and MacDonald that the petition be received and referred to the Traffic Corm!tree for a report. No. 20 - Eftore ~raffi and 5 others - objecting to horses in garage at 6~1 Ferg~ uson Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. l~cKinley and Logan that the petition be received and referred to the City l~anager for a report. RESOL4'rlONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 100 - INGLIS - LOGAN - RESOLVED that whereas there is a very marked discrep- ancy between the percentage of grants for education as paid by the Provincial eminent to urban and rural municipalities; AND WHEREAS it is felt that this method of making grants to municipal- ities creates a definite hardship for the urban municipalities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial ~overnment be requested to change the method of ,~ng grants and to use the same scale for arriving at the amounts for both urban and rural municipalities; THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Association for consideration and endorser- ion; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 101 - MCKINLEY - MacDONALD - ~LREAS the cost to municipalities and institut- ions for the hospitalization of indigent patients has increased to a tremendous extent; AND W~E~EAS municipalities and such institutions, due to the limited revenue, are unable to absorb such costs; AND WHEREAS the Provinical Cove~:~.~.ent, with its wider tra~ing powers, has recognized the responsibility by virtue of grants presently being made; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Legislature be requested to amend the Statutes to provide that all hospitalization charges for indigent patients be borne by the Province; THAT & copy of this resolution he forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Association for considerA~ion during the forthcoming conven- tion; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 102 - MacDONALD - LOGAN - RESOLVED that whereas public utilities and enter- prises owned and operated by goverr~ent or governing bodies, either directly or by cnmm~ salon, are not subject to municipal taxation as ar~ privately-owned and operated utilities; AND WHEREAS such utilities and enterprises purport to supply services at cost; AND WHEREAS municipal taxation on such utilities or enterprises should form part of the cost, and do form part of the cost in pr~wately-operated util- iti es; AND ~;EREA~ under present methods of municipal taxation, services are supplied to publicly-owned utilities and enterprises entirely by taxation on priv- ately-owned real estate and business, in effect benusing such Publicly-owned util- ities and enterprises at the expense of the taxpayers of municipalities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Dominion and Provincial Governments be requested to ~_m~nd the Statutes so as to allow municipalities to tax utilities and Crown properties on the same basis as privately-owned or operated utilities, companies and properties; T~AT a coW of this resolution be forwarded to the Ont- ario Municipal Association for consideration during the forthcoming convention; and the Seal of the Corporation be hemto affixed. Ca__Erri~ed No. 103 - INGEIS - LOGAN - RESOLVED that a brief be prepared on all problems of the municipality for submission to the Committee set up by the Honourable Premier for consideration of Provincial-municipal relations; and the Seal of the Corporat- ion he hereto affixed. C~arried No. 10~ - MCKINLEY - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy be forwarded to Folice Constable Chauncey C. Jones, in the loss sustained in the death of his grandson, Russell Jones; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 105 - McKINLEy ~ MacDONALD - RESOL~EB that a message of sympathy be forwarded to Police Constable Win. Arnold upon the death cf his father, the late William Arnold; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried MISCELLANEOUS The City Clerk advised the members of Council concerning the sw~,,~ ng met which is being held at the municipal swimming pool on Thursday, August 23rd, ~d that Mr. Sawyer would appreciate the attendance of as ,~-~ aldermen as may find it possible to attend. Aid. McKinley advised that he would be on holidays and therefore would not be able to he present. Ald. MacDonald referred to the t~affic hazard at the corner of Fourth Awmue and Bridge Street and advised that the safety committee of the North Amer- ican Cyanamid Company had brought this to his attention. It was agreed that the matter should he brought to the attention of the Police Commission and His Worship the ~ayor advised that he would take the matter up with the Chief of Police. Aid. Inglis enquired as to what action is being taken to obtain steel for the pipe line for the auxiliary water main now under construction between Chip- ~wa and Niagara Falls; and was of the opinion that the health of the cornunity was in Jeopardy through this delay; and contact should be made immediately with t~e Nonourable Mr. Howe. His Worship the ~vor replied that the matter had been t~en up with Mr. Saundsrs, Chairman of the Nydro-Electric Power C~m!ssion of On- tario, who did see Mr. Howe and Mr. Howe had ~nstructed Mr. Sissons to geehead; ~d that ~ are now waiting ~rd from M~ Saunders. Mr. Orr advised that the situ- ation had beesroe worse within the last few days and the source of su~ly for any- ~e outside of defence was ]~m~ted. He further advised that he had been in touch with rePresentatives of the Steel Controller this morning. The City Manager aug~ ~sted that it would be advisable to hear from Kr. Saunders before taking any fur- ther steps. It was then agreed that the matter be left in the hands of the City ~ger, who will inlnediately advise Council ulmn receipt of af~ information con- cerning the supply of the necessary steel. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Logan. READ AND AOOPTEE, 27 August, 1951. COUNCIL ~4~..TING Council Chamber, 20 August, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ap- proved by the Cn.~n~ttee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Donald and Jolley, were present. Nayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 20 August, 1951. The Finance Committee met onionday, ~Oth August, 1951 for the purpose of approvingandalso of passing thevarions accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee, with the excep- tion of AId. Donald and Jolley, were present. Sundry accounts, amounting to $37,95~-66 were approved by the Committee. Ald. Roberts referred to Voucher No. 2229 shown on the money by-law for the supply of sand and asked if the price of this mater~] was in line with other prices; and also suggested that it might be advisable to ad~pt a policy in futu~ of obtaining cempetitve prices on subh commodities. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of His I~orship Ma~or Hawkins and Ald. Robsrts. Reports from the City Manager as to the costs of the Jepson Street relief sewer and proposed debenture issues, an laid over from the previous meet- inge, were considered. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Logan that the reports be received and filed, and adopt~. The application of Jules Juliani for a building permit to erect a hotel (non-licenced) at 1815 Victoria Avenue, together with the report of the City Man- ager, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Log- andand Roberts that a permit be issued, subject to the condition that all. det- ailnd plans must c~npl~ 'with the regulations of the Citadel Niagara Fails by-laws. The Cmmittee adjourned on the motion of AId. McKinley and Lo~ ~AD AND ADOPTED, 27 August, 1951. ' .., BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: ~ - To Grant Monies for Conoral Purposes. It wns ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that Aid. Donald he given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the firet time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and ~acDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec- c~ reading - Carried. Third reading - Aid. 'MacDonald and Roberts - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 27 August, 1951. ~or CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 20 August, 1951. The Conference Ccssittee of the City Council assembled at the close of t~rsgular council and finance meetings c~ Monday, 20th August, 1951, for the Pur~seof considering the various matters presentedto them. All members of the Ccmittee, with the exception of AId. Donald and Joliey, were present. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Cnm~ttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. ){cKinley and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, 27 August, 19~1. Ol~irm~n THIRTY-SIXTH MEETING Council Chamber, 27 August, 1951. Pursuant to adJourranent, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 27th AUgust, 19~1, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having receivei and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Logan. WELCOME HiS Worship Ma,vor Hawkins welcomed Miss Fern Logan, a Junior reporter, to the meeting. COMMUNI CAT IONS The following Comunications were presented: No. 255 - Department of Highways - re removal of pillar cap and inspection. ORD- ERED on the motion of Aid. Logan and MacDonald that the communication be received and laid on the table until the meeting is held; and the Departnent be asked to met with the Committee at an early date. N0. 256 - City of Stratford - resolution re relief allowances. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Roberrs that the con~nunication be received and filed, and the resolution be referred to the Ontario Municipal Association for consider- ation. N0. 257 - City of North Ba~ - resolution re Children,s Protection Act. ORdeRED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the con~unication be received and filed, and the resolution be referred to the Ontario Municipal Association for con- sideration; and the Municipality be advised this action is in accordance with the usual practice of this Council. N0. 258 - City of Sault Ste. Marie - resolution re licensing outside contractors. 0~DERED on the motion of Aid. Inglis and Jolley that the communication be rec- eived and referred to the Ontario Municipal Association for consideration. N0. 259 - Greater Niagara Cne,nunity Chest - requesting permission to hold parade. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. MacDonned and Donald that the communication be rec- eived and filed, and permission be granted. N0. 260 - Greater Niagara Conmunity Chest - invitation to participate in parade. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be rec- eived and filed, the invitation be accepted and as m~n~ of the members of Council as Possible participate. N0. 261 - Sell Telephone Cc~pan~ of Canada - requesting permission to place pole. 0R~ED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Jolley that the cunmunication be rec- eiwed and filed.,~.and.. permissionbe granted. 'S; By-law No. 4708 REPORTS Tjefollowin~ Re~ort8 were presented: N0. 180 - City ManaRer - re possibility of securing steel plate. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, ~ng]js and NeeDonald that the repor~ be received and filed, the rec~endations be adopted and approved, (Ald, Donald voted contrary to this ion. ) No. 181 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald andMcKinleythat the report be received and fiteds and the rec- onmemiatione be adopted. RESOLdION The following Resolution was passed: No. 106 -MCKINLEY - INGLIS -RESOLVED that Resolution Number 80 be rescinded, that future meetings of the City Council be held at 7.30 p.m. each Monda,v. that the next regular meeting be scheduled to take place at 7-30 p.m. on Tuesday, 4th September; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried (AId. Logan voted contratTto this m~foon.U BY-LAW The foLlowingBy-law was passed: No. 4708 - To provide for permision to The Bell Telephone Cumpan~ of Canada to place one l~le on Buchanan Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and Roberts that AId. McKin- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried tmanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sec- ond reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading - AId. MacDonald and Roberts - Carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AId. Logan spoke about the Mording usedwhen by-laws are being presented for a second reading and the City Clerk advised Council of the opinion of the City Solicitor in thia regard. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, ~ September, 1951. Clerk FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 27 August, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 27th August, 1951, for the purpose of appreving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before then. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to ~8,617.43 were approved by the Conmittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of ~d. McKinley and Donald. The comnunication from the Greater Niagara General Hospital, with reg- ard to costs for 1950 indigent patients, which had been laid over from previous roerings, was presented for consideration. Mr. Carwood, Superintendent of the ~ospital was present and provided information as requested by the members of the C~mittee. After considerable discussion upon the subject it was ordered on the rotion of Ald. Roberrs and His Worship Mayor Hawkins that the communication be received and a decision thereon be laid over until the adjourned meeting of the Finance Con~ittee, at which time the City Solicitor be asked to be present to ad- vise Council in connection with the matter. The Con~tttee adjourned on the motion of AId. McKinley and Donald. Ran AND ADOFrED, 4 September, 1951. C~erk Finance COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 27 August, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance ~etings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved b~the.Cmmnittee, .All membe~ of the Council ware present. - BY-LAW T~e foll~in~ By-law was ~assed: ~ - T~ ~rant Monies f~r ~eaeral Purposes. It was ordered on the m~tion ~f AId. J~lley and Reher~s that AId. Ing- lis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberrs that Rule 36 of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading - Aid. MacDonald and Roberrs - ~arrisd unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, h September, 1951. '* Council Chamber, 27 August, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled &t the close of the regular council and finance meetings on )ionday, 2~th august, 1951, for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. al 1 members of the C~,,,!ttee were present. - " After consideration of the items placed be£ore them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED,/~ September, 1951. _pChairm~ FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 27 August, 1951. The Finance Committee assembled at 7-30 p.m. on Monday, 27th August, 1951, for the purpose of considering the matters presented to them. All members of the Committee were present. As instructed, the City Solicitor, Mr. W.J.McBurney, appeared before the C~ttee for the purpose of answering queries as to the mode of procedure to pro- vide funds to be paid to the Greater Niagara ~eneral Hospital in reimbursement of excess costs for indigents patients for the year 1950. The communication from the Greater Niagara C~neral Hospital, in this connection, had been referred from the previous meetings of the Finance Cowwn!ttee. Mr. McBurney referred to the various sections of the Statutes which were pertinent to such a matter, end was asked by the Chairman whether a by-law was necessary or could the municipality proceed to borrow for such purpose without a by-law. The City Solicitor expressed his opin- ion on the subject end felt that an~ proposed expenditure of funds which were to be repaid in a succeeding year or years would require the approval of the Ontario ~nttcipal Board since the Ontario Municipal Board Act overrides any other legis- lation. Following further discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan . ,. and MacDonald that the City Treasurer be authorized by by-law to borrow the sum of , $10,000.00 for a limited time until taxes are obtained to retire the amount; and the purpose of the borrowing he recited in the by-law. The vote on the motion was ' as follows: For: Ald. Logan, MacDonald, Roberrs an~ His Worship Ma3ror Hawkins; Against: Ald. Jolley, Donald and ~lcKinley. The Cn,~ tree adjourned on the motion of Aid. MacDon~!d and McKinley. ~ ~D ADOPTED, ~ September, 1951. / . Clark ~ OF ~ ~O~ Co~cil Cheer, ~ A~st, ,1~1. ~e City Co~cil ass~led ~ ~ttee of the ~ole on ~, 27th A~t, 1~1, for the p~ of ~sc~s~ mtters ~sented to the. ~1 ~m- of t~ C~t~e we~ present, ~d His ~rs~p ~r ~s ~ c~ of of Finance The meeting was held for the purpose of discussing the plans for the f0rthccsdng ~oyal Visit; and on the invitation of FAts Worship, Col. Radley from "i the office of CoD. Weir, Chief of Staff, Arm~ Headquarters, Oakville, was Poesent as wore Messrs. M.T. Gra~, General Manager, Niagara Parks Conw.4esion, J.M. Cowan, M.B.E., Official Press Liaison Officer, Gordon Troup, Chairman of the Board of Ed- ucation and W.H.Kribs, a~m4n~strator of the Board of Education. His ~orship briefly outlined the tentative progra~ne which had been su~nitted to Ottawa and advice received frc~ Ottawa containing certain suggestions. Col. Radley, on being queried, was of the opinion that at the depot, upon the Royal Party dotraining, there should be a Royal Salute, a 21-gun salute and an in- spection of the Royal Guard; and that also Just prior to entrainrig for departure, there should he a Royal Salute, a 21-gun salute but no inspection of the guard. He advised that Major hodmore in charge of A.P.N. would be pleased to co-operate to the fullest extent, if requested; and suggested that a contact would be made by the Major with our Chief of Police and through the~, all arranganants could be made for protection. In discussion with reference to the disposal of children on the occas- ion of the Royal Visit, it was agreed that since this is a holida~ weekend, in ad- dition to the fact that the visit would take place on a Sunda~, the children should be left in charge of their parents. ~r. Troup, Chairman of the Board of Education, stated that the Board proposed to supply flags for the students and they wore also considering sending out sc~e form of notice designating where it might be advisable for the diffeant school groups to assemble. ~r. Cowan advised that, according to Mr. Thompson, who is in full charge of publicity, there would be thirty persons in the Royal Party, but Col. P~dley suggested that as far as the church service is concerned, they could figure on not more than ten. Col. Radley also inquired whether it is proposed to utilize such group as cadets, scouts, sea cadets, etc. ~r. Troup su~ested that the cadets could be used at the church and that possibly, with combined grouping of the area, approx- ~,~tely 750 would be avialable. Col. Radley said that they wore quite prepared to bring in forty or fifty qualified provosts, if required. ~r. Cowan suggested that beth the guard of honour and the veterans should be present at the both times; that is, upon arrive and upon departure. ~r. Troup made the suggestion that the Frontiersmen and volunteer firemen could also be brought into the picture. His Worship M~yor Hawkins then asked Col. Radley if the various points wore clear and advised that he was quite satisfied, whereupon he ~leparted. Ald. Donald suggested that all cadets, that is air cadets, ar~ cadets and sea cadets, should be contacted with the suggestion that they ha uniformed and in readiness to act on this occasion; and it was suggested that a c~.~unicat- ion should be sent to the heads of the groups and to the veterans, setting out this suggestion and putting it up to the various groups as to what assistance they would ask for from the adjoining points. Aid. Donald,suggested that there should he arrangements made for the · eabers of Council for a luncheon following the Royal Visit, and also stated that as far as he was concerned, personally, he fie that there should be ar~ person- nel at every point where the Royal Party will dismount. It was agreed at this point that the Clerk should prepare a draft list of persons to be presented and any other details which are presently available as to the progrsae, itinerary, for the perusal of the Cotmoil. Aid. Donald then advised that the Clerk had been in contact with ~r. Louis B]a~e Duff and that he had accepted the ~mAtation to be the speaker at the Citye8 function for the Ontario Municipal Association convention on the evening of September 17th. The C~mnittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, ~ Septnmher, 1951. ~TCha~rmn ':26 THIRTY-SEVENTH MEETING Council Chamber, 4 Septenber, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7-30 p.m. on Tuesday, 4th September, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the mutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald COMMUNICATIONS The following C~,m~nications were presented: No. 262 - Canadian National Railway Yard.meter - invitation to attend Canadian night. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the invitation be received and accepted, and an many as possible attend. No. 263 - Ontario Association of Pltmbing Inspectors - re annual meeting. OPa- ERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley that the communication be received and filed, and the Plu~ing Inspector be authorized to attend. No. 264 - Niagara Falls Horticultural Society - appreciation and request for an- nual grant. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and McKinley that the connnun- ication be received and filed and the annual grant be forwarded. No. 265 - B ell Telephone Company of Canada - application for increase. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Inglis and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, and the Corporation file notice of exception to the increase in the rates at this time and that a copy of the communication be forwarded to the Ontario Hun- icipal Association for consideration and discusesion. Aid. Roberrs arrived at 8.05. No. 266 - Cave Spring Camp - requesting permission to hold tag da~, November 3rd. OREF~ on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and aolley that the cn.,,unication be rec- eived and filed, and permission granted. No. 267 - Niagara Falls, Ontario, Police Association - appreciation for support during annual Field Day. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. l~cKinley and Logan that the communication ha received and filed. No. 268 - Miss Muriel E. Robinson - resignation from City Hall staff. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Inglis and Donald that the ccemmnication be received and filed and the resignation be accepted with regret; and the City Manager be permitted to advertise for a Junior clerk. The Clerk was instructed to forward a letter ex- pressing the regrets of Council upon the resignation of Miss Robinson after years of fiathful service rendered to the City .of Niagara Falls. ..REPORTS Laid over from a previous meeting: No. 37 - City Mana2er - re Bill No. 76, an ACt to anond the Fire Department Act. OP~ERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that the report he laid over until December and the City Manager instructed to present a complete report on the Fire Department. The following Reports were presented: No. 182 - Traffic Committee - re double parking at Rainbow Dairies. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and adopted. SEE Petition No. 19 N0. 183 - City Manager - report on horses at 6~1 Ferguson Street. ORDERED on the wtion of Aid. Donald and Logan that the report be received and referred to the Police Co~,~ssion for attention. SEE Petition No. 20 N0. 184 - Traffic Committee - reconmendations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mac- Donald and Jolley that the report be received and adopted. N0. 185 - City Manager - re attendance at executive meeting, Canadian Section, Am- erican Water ~rks Association. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley that the report be received and filed. N0. 186 - City Clerk - report of conference, August 27th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed. N0. 187 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted and the licenoes issued accordingly. PETITIONS Laid over from previous meetings: No. 19 - Richard Fenton and 29 others - protesting double parking at Rainbow Dairies. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the petition be received and filed, and the matter referred to the Police Cnmm~esion for attention. N0. 20 - E.Graffi and 5 others - protestIng stable at 641 Ferguson Street. ORD- ERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that the petition be received and riled and Mr. Graffi be notified of the reccemendation contained in the City Nan- ageroe report. SEE Report No. 18~ MISCELLANEOUS In connection with the subject of double parking throughout the City, brought to the attention of Council by Aid. Inglis and also traffic conditions at the Centre brought up by Aid. Logan, His Worship Mayor Hawkins advised that he would bring these matters to the attention of the Police Com~ ssion. Aid. Jolley advised Council concerning his attendance at a recent meet- ingof the Board of Directors of the Chan~r of Commaeros, as a guest, at which time he was requested to convey the appreciation of the Chamber to the City Coun- cil for their support in trying to have the C.N.R. freightsheds moved. Aid. Donald e~tutred when road repairs mould commence and was advised by the City Manager that the asphalt plant will be in operation in about one week, if Possible. Aid. Inglis was of the opinion that these costs for read repairs should be done as local improvements and put permanentiv in condition and not be finan- ced through the budget. Aid. Inglis referred to the housing problem due to restrictions placed by the Government, and was of the opinion that the whole area must be given con- sideration due to the number of persons employed on the new Hydro project and in need of homes. Ald. Jolley also spoke on this subject and it was agreed that the City Manager and City Clerk prepare a resolution for the consideration of Council at the next meeting, in order that this matter can be discussed at the forthcoming Ontario Municipal Association convention. Ald. Logan desired to know what headway has been made toward arranging a meeting with the Township of Stamford to discuss mut,,~l problem. BY-LAW The followin~ By-law was presented: No. 4710 - To raise byway of loan the sum of $10,000.00 for the purpose of grant- ing aid for the maintenance of the Greater Niagara General Hospital. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and MacDonald that Ald. Logan be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - 2arried unanimously. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Logan that the by- law be forwarded to The Ontario Municipal Beard for their decision. (Ald. Donald, and McKinley were contrar~ to this motion.) In connection with this by-law, Mr. H.~arwood, Administrator of the Oreater Niagara Ceneral Hospital, was present and answered questions put to himby members of the Council. -The Council adJourmtd on the motion of AId. Logan and McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 10 September, 1951. Clerk ' FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 4September, 1951. T~e Finance Committee met on Tuesday, 4th Sept~,ber, 19~1, for the pur- pose of appr0ving and also of passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Co,~nittee were present. Sundry accounts mounting to $65,375.86 were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of ~d. Roberts and McKinley. The statement on the comparison of tax collections for eight months end- ~g in August was presented for consideration. On the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley it was ordered that the statement be received and filed. A communication from Henry C. TenBreeck requesting permission to place a house on the rear of Lots 12 a~d 11, on the east side of Lowell Avenue, was pres- ented for consideration. Upon the recommendation of the Property Comttee and on the n~tion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. McKihley it was ordered that Mr. TenBroeck be ~vised that approval is given to an erection at the location suggested and that if a house is to be moved to this point, the Committee inspect the building it is proposed to move. a con~nunication from Martin, Calvert and Matthews with reference to Mr. mdNrs. W.G. Becker and the portion of Lot 188 on St. Lawrence Avenue, was pres- ented for consideration. Upon the rec~mnendation of the Property Comtittee and on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald it was ordered that the solicitors be advised that the City is prepared to sell the portion of Lot 188 referred to for the sum of $50.00 with the understanding that a sur~eyor's description of the pro- perry be obtained for the purpose of preparing the papers. The offer of W.R.Phi]lips to purchase Lots 181 to 185, inclusive, Plan 32, Broughton Avenue for the sum of $2,500.00, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Logan and Donald that the property'cc,,m~ttee,s recommendation be received and filed, and that a decision he postponed for one week and the City Manager be instructed to present a report. On the motion of AId. Logan and Donaid it was ordered that the Property C~nitteees report on the above matters he received and filed. The Finance Co,~ttee adjourned on the motion of AId. McKinley and ~oberts. READ AND ADOPTED, 10 September, 1951. Clerk COUNCIL ~EETIN6 ....... . ........... Council Chamber, ~ September, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regula~ council and fin- 230 ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts proved by the Committee. All members of the C~uncil were present. BY-LAW The_ followinR By-law was passed: No. 47Ll - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that Ald. Ing- lie be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Rule 36 ~(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried unanimously. Third reading -Ald. Donald and McKinley - Carried unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of kld. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 10 September, 1951. Clerk "v CONFEF~NCE _~yor Council Chamber, ~ September, 1951. The Conference Ccamittee ef the City Council assembled at the close of the regular and finance meetings on Tuesday, ~th September, 1951, for the purpose of considering thq various matters presented to them. All members of the Com- mittee were present, and His Worship Ma,vor Hawktn~ was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the items placed before then, the Committee adJ ourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Jolley, READ AND ADOPTED, 10 September, 1951. THIRTY-EIGHTH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 10 September, 1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, lOth September, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. ALl members of the Council, with the exception of Ald. Logan, were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meetirlg, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberts. DEPUTATIONS In connection with Communication No. 272 and on the motion of Ald. Ing- lie and MacDonald, Mr. Guilfoyle on behalf of Mr. H.B.Lang was permitted to dress Council, Mr. Guilfoyle elaborated upon the points contained in Mr. L~gfs letter with regard to their desire to erect additional tourist cabins or a motel on their property on River Road. SEE Communication No. 272 On the motion of AId. Roberts and JoLley, Mr. Henry Pearce was heard. Mr. Pearoe protested to the Council his dismissal from the staff of the Corporat- ion, and asked that he be considered for a permanent position with the Cemetery Department. The City Manager explained the circumstances with regard to Mr. Pearce's temporary employment and the action which had been taken. SEE Resolution No. l07 COMMUNICATIONS The following Conmunications were presented: N0. 269 - City of Sudbury - resolution re municipal voters, lists. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed, and the resolution be referred to the Ontario Municipal Association for consideration. N0. 270 - Childre~ts Aid Society - invitation to annual luncheon. ORDERED on the ~tion of Aid. Roberrs and MacDonald that the cnmmunication be received and filed, the invitation be accepted and as many of the Aldermen as possible attend. N0. 271 - Niagara Falls Gideon Association - requesting permission for open air Metlag. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the communicat- ion be received and filed, and permission be granted. ~0. 272 - Henrik B. Lang - requesting permission to erect cabins. ORDERED on the rotion of AId. Roberts and Donald that the. communication be received and filed, md the request be not granted. 273 - McColl-Frontenac Oil Co. Limited - requesting r~oval of trees, etc. ORl)Fiti, D on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be rec- eived and laid on the table, and referred to the Traffic Conmittee for a report. SEE Re~ort No. 188 ~REPORT following Repart was presented: 188 - City Manager - re request for removal of treet, etc. ORBERED on the ~tion of Ald. Donald and ~acDonald that the report be received and filed, and the rec~nmsndation be adol~ed, RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed: No. 107 - ING~IS -MacDONALD -RESOLVED that the City Manager be requested to give further consideration to the removal of Mr. Henry Pearce from the temporary staff; that if other work is available, Mr. Pearce be considered; and the Seal of the Corporation be heMto affixed. Carrie~ No. 108 - INGLIS - JOI3,~y - WHEREAS there is a definite demand for housing accom- modation in many municipalities throughout the Province; AND WHEREAS the construction of rental housing has practicn~ly ceased; AND WHEREAS the change in regulations of The National Housing Act and the imposition of credit restrictions have curtailed the construction of small houses by individuals; AND WHEREAS the slowing down of housing construction will lessen empby- meet for m~ny types of artisans; THEREFOE BE IT RESOLVED that the Dominion Government be requested to review th regulations recently made effective respecting the down payments req- uired and other credit restrictions affecting the building trades; and to give immediate consideration to lowering the amount of down payment required for new houses, extending the term of years for payment and such other relief as maybe required to encourage the construction of homes by individuals; thus relieving the damand for housing accommodation and preserving employment for thousands of artisans presently employed in house construction; THAT the government of the Province of Ontario be requested to utilize its authorityand influence to advance the construction of houses by individuals; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Municip- al Association for considerating at the forthcoming convention; and the Seal of the Corporation be heroto affixed.~, . Carried No. 109--DONALD - JOLLEY -RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls petition the DEpartment of Nighways of the Province of Ont- ario for an interim grant under The Highway Improvement Act on expenditures made during the period of January let to August 31st, 1951; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 110 - McKINLEy ~ ROBERTS - RESOLVED that the next. regular meeting of the City Council be scheduled to take place at 7.30 p.m. on ~onday, 2J+th September; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 111 - INC~IS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that a message b~ forwarded to Mr. John Logan and his family, expressing the sympath~ of His ~rship the Nayor, the City Council and Citizens of Niagara Falls upon the death of Dr..Hugh David Logan; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 112 -MCKINLEY - IN~IS -RESOLVEDthat the local superintendent of the Niag- ara, St. Catharines and Toronto Railway be asked for his cements upon the recent regulation put into effect on local buses, ~nich prohibits the transporting of collapsible baby carriages; that if feasible, the Ccmpar~v consider permitting not more than two such carriages on the buses at one time; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried N0. 113 - DONALD - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the Corporation make representations to The Ontario Municipal Board, when the hearing is held to consider By-law N~n- ~r~692, for a change which will make the boundaries of the area affected the mar line of the lots on the north side of Ferry Street and the east side of Main Street, instead of one hundred and fifty feet from the street as at present; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried N0. ll~ - JOI.I.Ey - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that a flasher light be installed over the stop sign on the east side of Victoria Avenue at the intersection of Queen Street; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed: N0. ~712 - To amend By-law N~Her 3790, being a by-law respecting traffic. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald,that Ald. Rob- errs be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. Donald and McKinley - Carried. N0. ~1~ - To ~end ~-law Nmber 3791, being a by-law designating through high- ways. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that Ald. Rob- errs he given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDOnald and Donald - Carried. N0. ~714 - To authorize the signing of an agreement with the Village of Chippawa. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Ald. Jol- ley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law he read the first time - Carried. It Was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading 9 Carried. Third reading -Ald. MacDonald and McKinley - Carried. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Inglis requested that the City Manager submit a report to Council as to the condition of the streets in the City which are in need of repairs, why such streets are in this condition and the cost of repairing the same. Ald. Donald asked that the Traffic Cn~,nittee give consideration to the matter of express deliveries to business places on Queen Street where there are no rear entrances;.and spoke of the difficulties occasioned by these deliveries when trucks double park on the street. The Alderman advised that he had received a suggestion that one or two parking meters in each block might be eliminated and a delivery zone provided. Ald. Inglis asked the City Manager for information with regard to the supply of steel for the pipeline from Chippaws. The City Manager advised that it was expected steel would be delivered this week for the construction of the twenty_ four inch pipe and definite word would be forthcoming with regard to the material for the thirty inch pipe. He also advised that it was anticipated that the pipe would be available by the end of October and that the entire work would be com- pleted by the end of January, 1952- Aid. Inglis spoke about the opening of the asphalt plant and asked why this had not been done earlier in the season, in view of the urgent necessity street repairs. The City Manager advised that the key men had been employed on other work for the Corporation, trucks were also not available, and this action was taken in an effort to eliminate the necessity of hiring additional men and equipment. Aid. Inglis asked whether the City Manager. had been successful in ar- ranging a meeting with the Stamford Township Council for the discussion of co~on problems. The City Manager advised of the action taken. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Donald and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 2~ September, 19}1. - J~yor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 10 Septenter, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, lOth September, 1951, for the pur- pose of approving and also of passing the various accounts which had ~een properly certified and placed before them. All m~nbers of the Committee, with the excep- tion of Ald. Logan, wore present. Sundry accounts amounting to $16,02~.72 were approved by the Committee. The accounts sukm~tted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ord- ered placed in t~e money by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Aid. Donald and Jolley. The offer of W.R.Phillips of $2,500.00 for Lots 181,2,3,Y,,5, Broughton Avenue, as presented at the last meeting, was considered. A report was also pres- ented from the City Manager in this regard. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and His Worship Mayor Hawkins that the offer be received and laid on the table and the report be received and filed. The Conmittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 24 September, 1951. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 10 September, 19}1. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ~ce meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ap- proved by the.IConmittee. All members of the Council, with the exception of Aid. ~gan~were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed: N0. 471~ - To Grant Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Donald that Aid, Ing- lts be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Roberts and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Tktrd reading -Ald. McKinley and MacDonald - Carried. MISCE~J.~EOUS In connectionwith the matter of express deliveries on Queen Street, ~d. McKinley submitted a list of places of business where no rear entrances are ~ailable. The list contained twenty names of places on the north side of Queen Street and seventeen on the south side. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 24 September, 1951. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 10 September, 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 1Oth September, 1951, for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Conm~ttee, with the exception of AId. Logan, were present; and His Worship Foyer Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Comm~i~ttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 24 September, 1951. Chairman .::'3 7 THIRTY-NINTH ~.~ETIHC Council Chambers, 2~ Septorator, 1951. ! REGUL~R MEETING 66 Pursuant to adjourmnent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 2~th September, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of the Council were present. The Council, hayinE received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Logan. C OI-9~3NI C ATI C'.NS Laid over from a previous meeting: No. 119 - County'Clerk - re booklet. N0. 235 - Comity Clerk ~ re appropriation of costs. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Lnglis and MacDonald that the City Clerk conmunicate with the County Clerk to as- certain costs and what is required. The follo~dnM Communications were presented: N0. 274 - County Clerk - further communication on costs. ORDE2ED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and ~.~cDonald that the conmunication be received and the Clerk requested to ascertain costs and requirements. Eo. 275 - Superintendent~ N. S. & T. Rail~,:ay - re baby buggies on buses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~hcDonald and McKinley that the communication be received and laid on the table and a report be presented after the matter has been taken up with Mr. W. V. Bray of the N.S. & T. Railway. No, 276 - W. L. Houc~, M. P. P. - re Royal Visit. 0DERED on the motion of Ald.InSlis and MacDonald that the conmmnication be received and Mr. Houck be asked to reconsider his request and he be advised of the reason there cannot be any chanec in the list of presentations. N0. 277 - Stamford Termship Clerk - re joint meeting. O}tDEXED on the rantion of AId. Logan and Roberts that the communication be received and filed, the date accepted and Ald. Inglis be appointed Chaimmn of the Council representation in the absence of His Worship, I,[ayor Hawkins. No. 278 - Secretary, Canadian LeEion. - requesting penmission to hold Tag Day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the conmunication be re- ceived and permission granted. No. 2?9 - Secretary, Local Council of Women - re decoration of flags. OPtBRED on the ~tion of Ald. Jolley and Retorts that the communication be received and referred to the Cenotaph Conm~ittee with the suggestion that they meet with the Greater Niagara Central Veterans Committee to discuss this matter. No. 280 - Women's Hospital Auxiliary - req. permission to hold Penny Sale. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the co~nunication be received and filed and permission granted. No. 281 - A. W. Scott - resignation from Court of Revision. ORDERED On the motion of AId. Donald and Logan that the communication be received, the resignation accepted with regret and Mr, Scott thanked for his past duties performed. sD -taw No. 4716 No. 282 - Manager, Hydro Electric Commission of Niagara Falls - report on street lighting on Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the report be received and laid on the table for one week for the perusal of Council and a report f~om the City Manager. No. 233 - City Clerk, Guelph - appreciation- No. 2B4 - Mayor of Guelph - appreciation- ODEPriED on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that the communications be received and filed. SEE Resolution 'Yo.I~i REPORT! The following Reports were presented; No. 189 - City Manager - cenditSons of pavement surfaces. ORDEPdED on the ,.nelion Ald. InSlie and Roberrs that the report be received and laid on the table for one week and referred to the Hydro Cor~aittee for report. I.io. 190 - City Manager - recommend. attendance of H. Pa~n at Purchasing Agents' Conference. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and McKinley that the recom- mendation be received and adopted. No. 191 - City Mana.~er - meeting of Special Gaol Committee. Ot~DERED on the moths of Aid. Donald and McKinley that the report be received and filed. SEE Resolution No.!17 No. 192 - City Mana~er - Staff of Water Department. ORDERED on the motion of MacDonald and Jolley that the report be received and reconnendations adopted. He. 193 - City Clerk - Hearing of Ontario Municipal Board. OP~DEitED on the roetics: Ald. Logan and Roberrs that the report be received and filed. No. 194 - City Clerk - advising of approval of By-law No. 4710 by Ontario Board. ORDEI'ID on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed. SEE By-Law No..'j!2 No. 195 - City Clerk - reco~asnding issuances of licences. ORDEEED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Roberts that the report be received, and licesees issued. RESOLUTIONS The followinf~ resolutions were passed; -~ No. !15 - MCKINLEY - MacDONALD _RESOLVED that congratulations and appreciatios be extended to Ald. Grant Donald, Comnittee Chairman of the Ontario Municipal Association Convention, His Worship Mayor Hawkins and D.C. Patton, City Clerk for the plans made and carried out for the successful Convention held in the City of Niagara Falls on September 17 to 19 inclusiye; and the Seal of the Cor- poration be hereto affixe~. Carried UnanDnousll No. 116 - G.DONALD - ROBERTS - Resolved that a letter of appreciation be for- warded to all those who helped ~o make the Ontario Municipal Association Con- vention held in the City of Niagara Falls, September 17 to 19 SRCh a success; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl2. Ald. Roberts referred to the Resolutions C0mndttee of the Ontario !.iuni- cipal Association Convgntion and the manner in which ~1~. Inglis and Logan con- ducted themselves on this Committee. No. 117 - DONAID - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that the City Clerk forward a communicaticn to the Council of the County of Welland advising that the City of Niagara Falls vigorously protests the inclusion of an escalator clause in ar~ contract bid for additions to the Court House at Welland; and the Seal of the Corporation be here- to affixed. Carried Unanimousk' No. 118 - ROBERTS - LOGAN - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to con'l,t~ct The Department of Municipal Affairs to obtain ara]ing as to whetht~r SecL!,on 2?~, Subsection 1 of The Assessment Act apF!ies to an elected representative an:! as to whether such elected representative has access to all records of tke municii. a!ity; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried UnanimouslZ. MISCELIANEOUS Ald. Grant Donald objected to the fact that he had been denied access to the Field Cara!s in the Assessment Department and .¢~as off the opinion that as an Alderman he should have access to any and all records of the munici>a!itL . Mr. E. N. Herton, Assessment Conmissiouer ex/lained his stand on the ~tter. AId. InS]is referred to a cor~nent in the local press concerning access to ~.Mnicipal records and asked the City Clerk for a statement as to accessability of records of the municipality and the City Clerk advised that any person has the right of access to all records of the nmnicipality in the Clerk's charge at any reasonable time and if copies are desired, has authority to charge so nmch per hundred words. Resolution No. 118 BY -IAWS Laid over from a previous meetinK; N0. ~710 - To raise by way of loan the st~ of $10,O00.00 for the purpose oC grant- ins a~d for the maintenance of the Greater Niagara General Hos. ital. Third Reading - Ald..-MacDonald and Logan - Carried. (Ald. G. Donald - Contrary) ~e following By-laws were passed: No. 4716 ' To appoint members of the Court of Revision for the year 1951. It ~s ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that A!d. Roberrs be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first t~e. - Carried Unanimously. It George Martin suspended and was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the name of be inserted and that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. T~rdReading lio. 47!7 - To be - AId. Donald and McKinley - Carried Unanimously. establish restricted areas and regulate the character of buildings to erected therein. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that Ald. Jolley he given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first t~e. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second mading. - Carried unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and Donald - Carried Unanimously. MISCFZLANEOUS Mr. Hen~y Pearce, a temporary employee of the City, now laid off, again appeared before Council complaining that an injustice had been done to him by keep- lng on a temporary man, while he had been laid off. He asked whether the Council recognized the seniority rule among temporary employees. After a full discussion, it was agreed that the matter should be left in the hands of the City Manager for one week to see if sore thing could be done to help Mr. PearcO. ' 4U The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Roberts. READ AND ADOFrED, October let,1951. C lc rk FINANCE ~.~ETINC Council Chamb<r, 24 September,19~!. The Finance Co~m~ittec met on Monday, 24th September, 1951 for the pur- pose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properIS' certified ~ld placed before them. All members of the Co;;mittee were present. Sm~dry accounts amotmting to $116,90~,99 were approvedby the Co~ittce. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealth with, were ordered placed in the money by~law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~Myor Hawkins. A comnunication from Canadian Industries Limited regarding contract increased price of chlorine was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the met- ion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the communication be received, filed and contract signed. The Statement of Relief for the month of August was presented for con- sideration. It was ordered on the motion of I.~yor Hawkins and Ald. Donald that the statement be received, given the usual publicity and filed. Ald. Inglis referred to the recent offer of W. R. Phillips for lots on Broughton Avenue and desired to know~y the matter was not being considered at this meeting, as the Falls Const~mction were anxious to proceed with their work. He was advisedby the City Manager that no information had been forthcondng from Mr. Phillips in connection with the matter and it was ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Donald that the City Manager contact Mr. Phillips to meet with the Property Committee in this connection. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley~nd Donald. READ AND ADOFIqED, October 1st, 1951. Clerk'~ · ...~ '. '~ .................. A'A ' iAAAi CC~JCIL T.EETING Council Chamber, 24 September, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the c].ose of the regular council and finance meetings for the ~urpose of passive the by-law which covere.i the accounts approved by the Conmmittee. All members of the Council were present. BY-LAW The followir~ By-Law was passed; No. 4718 - To provide Monies for General Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jo!]ey and Logan that AId. inglis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. MacDonald and Mckinley. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Dona].d and Logan. AND ADOPTED, October 1st, 1951. Clerk CONFEFdENCE Council Chamber, 24 September,1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 24th September, 1951, for the ! ' '~ : :i purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All me~mbers of the Committee, were present. His Worship Mayor Hawkins was chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on motion of AId. Donald and Jolley. ' ' ..... " .... " " " '.. -.. FORTIETH 1.ZETI'NG REGULAR ~.NEETING Council Ch~unb-,r, 1 October, Pursuant to adjoun~nsnt, the Council met at 7,30 p.m. on Monday, October, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDona!i Retorts. 0. 289 - A. J. Babion, County Clerk - appreciation for hosi.'itality e::tended to ~elegates during Ontario Munic~pal Association Convention. ORDERZD on the notion of rid. Roberrs and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed. 290 - ~- J. Babion, County Clark - resolution re Royal Visit. ORDE:L]nD on the mot- of Ald. McKir~ley and Logan that the conm~unication be received an:l r.~'ferred to the of the Royal Visit for consideration. ~EFCZTS Tenders were called for excavating and backfilling a trench for an eight inch ~mter main on Val]ey~vay from Homewood Avenue to Sixth Avenue and ~n the motion of Ald. Retorts and Donald it was ordered that the tenders receive~ be opened, initialled anti tabulated. It was then ordered on the motion of i!~. Jolley and MacDonald that the tender received from Calaguiro Brothers at 50 cents per lineal foot be accepted. Aid. Logan arrived at the meeting - CO~.~ .~JNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting: No. 273 - McColl-Frontenac Oil Co. re removal of trees. ORDEF]ED on the motion Ald. Donald and K'cl:.inley that the conmmlnication be received and the McCol!-Fr~ntvn- ac advised that the removal of the trees will be permitted ~dth the understandiP. j that the work will be carried out by the Forestry Division of the City of Falls and the cost of the removal of the trees to be billed to the Company. SEE Report ?Yc. !?~ rlo. 276 - W. L. Houck, M.P.P. - re presentation during Royal Visit. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the conununication be received and file! SEE Conm~unication No. No. 282 - tlydro-Electric Conmdssion of Niagara Falls - re street lighting on Vic- toria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the communi- cation be receivsd and filed and the Hydro's proposal be appZoved with the ue standing that the use of wooden poles be approved as a temporary measure and thai the wooden poles will be replaced with suitable permanent lighting poles as soon as decision can be arrived at concerning the design and type of material consider- ed most suitable. SEE Report No. The foliowinE Comnications were presented; No. 285 - W. L. Houck, M.P.P. - further letter re Royal Visit. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the communication be received and filed and Mr. and l,~rs. Houck's names be included in the list of'presentations to Their Royal Highnesses, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, as scheduled. (Ald. Logan contrary to this motion). No. 286 - Wallace Butters - traffic conditions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the communication be received and referred to the TrafFic Committee for a report. No. 2~7 - Barker St. Home & School Association - re traffic hazard on Lun~'s Lane ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~cDonald that the communication be ceived and referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. No. 288 - Board of Education - req. pennlssion to erect banner. ORDI~ED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the con~nission be received and filed and permission granted to erect the banner until the need for it's use ceases to exist over from a previous !netting; ::o, 189 - City _Manager - pavement surfaces in the City. OPDEP~D ~r! th~ notion of LId. MacDonald and Retorts that the rc,-ort be received ~nd ape_roved Kmager be authorized to prepare surveys on streets, to the amom~t of fie follo',.~_'.ng Reports were presented; S0. 196 - Traffic Conmittse - reconmend. removal of trees on HcCn!l-Frontcnac prope,_'ty. OLnEtED on the motiop. of AId. Donald and McKinley that the report be received] an2 filed and the reconmxendation adopted. :i0. 197 - City ManaBer - reconunend.api_roval of Hydro Electric Corcidssion' s proi. o~:~l. CDEKED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the report be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. !io. 198 - City Mana%er - recommend. appointment of Virginia :.fi~ite!ey as switchboard operator and clerk in the City Hall. ORDEPSD on the metion of Ald. PZacDona!d and logan that the report be received and filed and the reco.~mendation adopted. No, 199 - City Clerk - re inability of Sheriff Davidson to act on Court of Revision ¢ct0ber ~d. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jell ey that the report be received and filed arid recommendation of the appointment of Mr. Arnold Smith as a temporary member,, be adopted. SEE By-Law No. 4717 N0. 200 - City Clerk - report on Joint meeting ~_th Councils of Niagara Fells and Stamford on September 27th. OPjDEED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan that the report be received and adopted. N0. 201 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licenoes. OI~DEPdr, D on the motion of ild. Jolley and Retorts that the report be received and filed and the !icenoes issued accordingly. N0. 202 - Assessment Conmdssioner - Return of Assessment Roll for 1951 and recommend- ations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that the report be received and laid on the table for consideration at the meeting of October 2rid. RESOLUTIONS The follovdr~E Resolutions were passed - go. 119 - MCKINLEY - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Council beheld on the 9th day of October, 1951 at 7.30 p.m. and the Seal of the Corporation bahcrete affixed. Carried Unanimously. ~. 120 -ROBERTS - DONALD - RESOLVED that the traffic hazards existing at the comer of Huron Street and Welland Avenue be referred to the Traffic Co~mmittee for investi- gation and a report be suMmitted to the City Council on this matter; and the Seal of the Co~poration be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. In connection with Resolution No. 120, Ald. McKinley suggested that the T~fic Committee arrange to meet at 6.50 p.m. at this location to investigate the traffic conditions, before the next Council meeting. J T · No. 121 - tOGA:! - ROBERT3 -RESOLVE. D that a letter be forwarded to the Police mission requesting them to ask the Texi Companies te instruct their drivers tc by the speed limit of the City of Niagara Falls and also that the public at !arj~ so notified~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. (AId.McKinley & AId. Inglis voted BY -LAWS. The fellrating By-laws were passed; No. 4717. - To appoint a temporary member of the Court of Revision for the City cf Niagara Falls. It ~.as ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberrs that AId. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of A!d. Roberrs and Logan that Rule ~6 of the Standing Rules of Counc:'.l be suspended and the by-law be given the seccr:i reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Jld. MacDonald and Jolley - Carried Unanimously. No. ~72q - To authorize the execution of a deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Retorts and Logan that A!l. Jo]n-V be given the privilege ef introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It ~,.:as orde:'ed on the ,.notion of Ald. Jol]ey and MacDonald that Ru]..,! j6 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the cond reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs. - Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. McKinley and Retorts. READ AI~ ADOFED, 9 October, 1951. Clerk FINANCE T,~ETING Council Chamber, 1 October, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, let October, 1951 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts amounting to $123,08~.92 were approved by the Committc~, The accounts submitted, beinE passed cr placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the zi!ction cf A!d.Dehald and Jolley. The offer of the Fal] s Construction Company, laid over fro::! a p:'_,vious me~,t- ing for a report of the Proputty Conrnit',tee, was again presented fc, r ccns~.rration. Upon the recom~'mn, latdon of the Fropetty Ccrcnit, tec an~ on th~ ::~oti~n cr His MaSmr Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald, it was ordered that th.~ offer c~ th= Yal].s Cons4ruct- ion Compa~ to purchase Lots 171 to !55 inclusive, 5rouahton .lyenut for the sum of $2,500. be accepted after full consideration of the gradim~ and the cost of instal!i:~ sewer and water main. iT, e application of Mr. F. Reber to construct an a~!itjon to the front of 1311 Victoria Avenue for the sum of $8,000. was presented for con~-=derutfcn, alon~ ~th the City ~nager's reco~neniat!cno !~ was ordt~y~:'] on and MacDonald that the recoamendation be adopted and the pemit issu=!. The Statement of Tax Collections for nine months eu'!i~lZ Solstatute:' 30t!b]?~] ~,~s presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of His ':,'orship Mayei· Hawkins and Ald. McKinley that the statement be received~ ~iven the usual publicity aad filed. The Conviittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~ cTM ,-.~, ?~a,D AND ADOPTED, 9 October, 1951. Clerk. COi~,~CIL ~ETIt!G Counc~l Chamber, 1 October, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved the Committee. All members of the Council were present. BY-LAW ~e follo~ing By-law was passed; ~. ATPi. - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jolley and MacDonald that Zffd.Inglis be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. _ Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. Carried Unanimously. ~ird Read ing - Aid. MacDom%ld and Donald. - Carried Unanimously. MISCELLAkrEOUS At this point, the City Clerk referred to the programme of The Greater Niagara Comity Chest parade which had been previously distributed to the m&mbers of Council, and advised the members they were being asked to assemble at the Victoria Avenue Areaa on Tuesday, October 2nd at 6./~5 to enter convertibles which ar~ provided in connection with the Farado and they ,..ill then proceed to Dorchest r enter the parade and return to the Arena where they will then re-enter ,their au~omobi!es. The Counc~! adjourned on the motion of Ali. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 9 October, 1951. Clerk CO~YFE!UENCE Council 1 October, !9~1~, The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the c~ose of regulsr council and finance m~etings on Monday, 1st October, 1951 for the pur.~ ore considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Conmittcc present. His V~orshitl, ~:~%yor Hawkins vms chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Cor~nittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 9 October, 1951. Clerk -- -~ ~.irman. COURT OF R~VISIO]! C~unc-~l Cb. sm~.~r, 20ct, obe:', 1951. Court of Revision on The Assessment Roll corm~enced sitting at !0.O2 '~.Yf. on Tucs~L' 0ctober~ 1951, at ~ich the following action ~.ms taken upon the res[cctive ai~l, eals: Meters present: Mr.Arnold Sith,Chairman, and Mr.O.'.'J.Zinnne.~man and lh'.George Liartin. ~11 ilia_. A]ope!lant Respectir~[ Lanc__'~ -Xuildin~ 6~ Abohbot, Winston 707-9 Queen St. 5,~58 12,710 !~7 Abohbot, Winston 6°o Queen Street 2 730 3,365 ~E6 Abohbot, Winston 703 Queen Street 2,450 3265 Antoniuk, Emznuel 6'~5 A~nnoui~ Street 5S0 10,250 !738 Archer, Marion 1932 Barker Stre,~t ~90 6,510 I768. Baldi, MaFy 7il First Avenue 1,O~5 1,310 15S Barnhart, Lila 176 Terrace Avenue 221 3,31/~ 85. Bell, Eileen & ~L~chael 197 ~Iay Avenue 355 3,255 13~6 Bell, Isabel 592 SLxth Avenue 440 ~7 Brinda, J. llS1 Robert Street 450 4,000 ~033. Bridge, F.U. 1124 Valleyway 965 4,265 17~ Brooks, M. J. & Lily 692 Buckley Avenue 390 2, ;~5 1723 Brooks, M. J. & Lily 698-700 Buckley Ave. 420 5,710 1253 BurbAdge, Byron 434 Sixth Avenue 335 1,155 i~2 Butters, J.W. V.L. Lundy's Lane 3,830 1851 Main Street ~6q Carpenter, Reg. 930 Fifth Avenue 500 3,595 !~l Cartot, Charles 742 Clifton Avenue 795 3,615 fi~3. Christoff, Dan 746 Fourth Avenue 620 3,240 R0? Coombs, Stm~ley 1440 Menzie Street 328 ~,367 5~5 Corfield, Florence 16~7 Main Street 1,910 3,098 ~99 Cow~n, Hugh 1159 Centre Street 680 1,615 37~ Craig, V.A. 103~ McRae Street 860 1,255 692 Dagonese, Joseph 661 Queen Street 3,500 11,995 4927 Damere, Anne 1660 North Street ~+00 ~,365 1197 Deehey, James 1353 Menzie Street 320 3,180 ~501 Delaney, Sam. 189~-1900 Main St. 2,~0 36,3~+5 2115 Drummond Road .- 92~ Deline, M.J.L. 1125 Bridge Street ~16 4,~6~ S~06. DeLucia, Rocco 1507 Robinson St. 675 ~,255 Do. cision of Cour~ Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed B!dg.reduced~60. Bldg.reduced$960. Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed BIdS.reduced Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Bldg.reduced$400. Land reduced$830. Dishissed Dismissed Dismissed Bldg.reduced$~O0. Bldg.reduced$500. Bldg.reduced$200. Dismissed Landreduced$ 600. Bldg.red~e~$1,O00. Dismissed Disndssed Bldg.reduced $2,8~5. Bldg.(Garage) reduced $200. Dismissed 5239 3864 2L40 5102 5834 2514 401 6051 3862 ~S27 3870 2557 3739 3556 6115 49o~ 527 267~ 1983 Dewsbuxy, Sheridan 1818 Lowell Avenue Dovmes, llarry Doyle, John Fraser and Fraser Fraser and Fraser Fuller, Grace Oallina, Leondi Gastaldi, IIenry Geisenhoff, Floyd Gomn, Nozvaan Ouerriero, R. 1549 Ferry Street Haskin, B. Ha~en, S.R. Hamilton, Alex Healey, Annie Heyeel, Jo~ & Etta Hill, Sarah Hedges, Sara, E. Johnson, Frank Johnson, George Jones, Mary. 797 Kaine, ~y 5331 Kayter, Martin 2747 Kennedy, S. ~089 Knott, Anthony 3287 KunkeI, ~fi~rtha 3255 Little, Beesic 6038 Lundy, MalcoLm, M. ~0~6~ Lorenzo, Olive 10~9 Robert Street 1993-2003 Lun~v's Lane 2,935 1070 Valley~:ay 890 772 Fourth Avem~e 620 1816 S~%mer Street 400 2063-65 Main Street 1,270 1354 b~ple Street 475 232 Victoria Avenue 38~ 2036 Deleware Avenue 72~ 1048 Valleyway 1,O15 7~0 Fourth Avenue 620 ~rconi Ledge of Sons 2,065 of italy-I-~gdalen St. Curvolla,A.210 Hickson 500 1036 Fifth Avenue 645 1171 Morrison Street 1013 Jepson Street 1,025 913 Armoury Street 765 2198 Pine Grove Ave. 710 1513 Ferry Street 1,O35 413 Park Street 867 Sixth Avenue 872 Huron Street 525 L~O 471 First Avenue '-200 2095 Buchanan Avenue 735 ~79 Eastwood Cres. 1,310 1310 Florence Ave. 708 Ax~oury Street 660 568 ~erson Cres. 705 2280 Dawlish Avenue 620 1262 Buchanan Avenue ~2~ 22,225 5,130 3,~0 3,~10 11, ~, 0 2,920 2, 916 3,870 5,350 5,950 ll, 560 2,540 3,435 2,830 4,105 4,885 3,9VO l, 990 1'745 2,390 1,310 2,850 2,735 4,690 3,305 3,460 1,910 4,470. 1,435 Di smis s e i Bldg. Diem_' BidS. ~c. D!smi~ Disrole ;.! B].,dg, reduc~n Dismissed Dismissed B!dg. rcduecdC2C( Land Withdr~u~ Bldg. reduze $~00. Dismissed Dismissed Dismis=cd B!~g. reduce S470. BIdS · r.: flute; $200. Dismi s :~ cd Dismis~e Lznd red".ce S2oo. Bldg. rcduce~ Bldg. reduce Dis~a:sd Dis~s;ed Bldg. $70. Dismissed BIdS. reduc~ $310. Dis~sscd Bldg. reduce $~. 3697 MacDonald, D. 229 Mancuso, Dominic .730 Maneuse, Dominic ~758 Maslen, Wil!i~um 2~12 I~tclich, O.!h ~3'~6 Mattice, Edith 4233 McAvoy, E.W. & G. !?77 McDom!d, ~ly ~5~ McOuire, Lillian 178~ Mc[~ughlin, Alice 2535 Nelson, Stifling ~0 Overall, David 1p~6 Parker, Gee. & Kate ~OS Sla~er, J. & H. 975 AI~.cur'y St. 765 3,470 T~-ncuso,A.!651 Buchanan 235 3,380 Mancuso 1653 Buchanan 255 3,380 2116 ~a'_.'ker Street 64C' 3,O80 468 Eastwood Cres. 675 5,830 675 Ryerson Cres. 635 4,305 llS7 Kitchener St. 500 2,~10 ~62 Huron Street 445 2,490 1792 Peer Street 430 2,34~ 919 Huron Street 495 2,790 1411 Morrison Street 505 3,790 2026 Dele'...Iare Avenue 720 3,880 856 Huron Street 335 2,555 1803 Spr~ng Street 355 2,S70 Dismissed B14g.reduced~SCO. Eldj.reduccdjSO0. Dismissed Dismissed Dismissod Dism!szcd B1]6.reduced~16]o Dlsmisscd Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Sldg.reduced~370, The Court then adjourned to re-convene on Wednesday, 3rd,October,!951 at 10.OO A.M. Certified correct, ~ecretary. ' Chairman COURT OF REVISION Counci 1 Charon r, 3 October,1951. The second sitting of the Court of Revision on The Assessment Roll commenced at If.iS .'..., ;'~ednesrlay, 3rd October, 1951, at which the relieving action was taken upon the !.es;=cctil:e app e a 1 s. ].[embers present; ],h'. Arnold Smith, Chaiz~nan and Mr.O.W.Zimmerrm%n and Mr.Georgc liartin Roll Decision cf Lo__~_. Appellant Res]zecting Land BUilding _ t__~he Cou 'j~ 689 Donald, Grant McNiven, 68! Queen 16,100 2~200 Din=missed ~673 Heximer, 2. E. 1571 MeGrail Ave. 725 3,070 B].c]g. reduced ~170. Dismissed B!dg. reduced $8,315. Dishissed. 527 Bughoe, L. King 881 Yonge St. Toronto 399 Buttrey St. 810 6,115 3025 Logan & Logan Maid of Mist Steam- 5,000 23,215 313 Queen Street Boat,1920 River Rd. 5502 Logan & Logan Mango,Frank, 720 8,170 1904 Main Street 5L~2 Logan & Logan Nagy,S. & K. 1,130 6,160 Dismissed 1500 FenV Street 5443 Logan & Logan Nagy, S. & K. 1,135 12,8~0 Bide.reduced 1490 Ferry Street $400. ~9~6 Martin,Ca!vert,Matthews Janzen,E. & M. 320 2,845 B!dg.reduced 168~ Spring Street $3~5. Z~20 l'~rtin,Calvert,Matthews l~ller, F. & M. 1017-21 Centre St. 1,180 9,095 Dismissed 576 Martin,Calvert,Matthews ~inbow Projects. 387-9 Queen St. 15,800 37,950 WithalProm 2667 Melvin, Gee. & Jean 819 Sixth Avenue 525 2,950 Bldg. reduced $ 50. 5636 Miller, Franklin 1782 Robinson St. 680 ~,275 Dismissed ~345 MizibrockVy,Nicholas 1913 Buchanan Ave. 935 3,625 Dismissed 1908 Morrison, Hector 905 St.Lawrence Ave. 860 5,570 Dismissed ~305 Neveau, Sarah 993 Robert Street 4000 2,~30 Dismissed ~663 Osborne, George 1~87 ~cDonald Ave.' 380 '2,550 Dismissed 316~ Overall, William 103 Epworth Circle 520 2,825 Dismissed 1293 Parker, }hrtha 1~1~ Bridge Street 516 5,63~ Dismissed 5608 Pasco,Angelo 16~2 Peer Street 1,75~ 9,030 Land reduced 5609 $1~0. to be adjusted. 1~26 Logan & Logan Pattineon, Harry 375 780 ~17 Huron Street Bldg.rsduced $2s0. ~61A PaVerio, Peter Pezzulli, Mary ~10 3,295 169~ Peer Street Bldg. reduced $500. ~99 Pearoe, ltenr~ 1674 MeGrail Ave. 695 2,690 Dismissed pepper, Thomas 189~ phelan, Edward ~5~6 PiPe[no, Frar~< !526 Place, Augusta 63~ Mort[son Street 6020 Por~er, Vera 272~ Petts,Clayton & Dorothy 5925 Raven, Sydney 5381 Rocco, Anthony 1380 Ferry Street ~770 Rocco, Antho~ 35~ Roleton, Benjamin 25~ Santhe, Edgardi 25~ Santin.e,Edgardi 255 Sent[no, Edgardi 3318 Saucedo, Ralph !60~ Schulze, Benjamin 1172 Sent[heal, Fred 113 Simpson, Thomas 5715 Smith, Mrs. Mary A. 5119 Soda, Frank 31~ Spiece, Ernest 2552 Stanbury, E.D. 5939 Studenta, Annie 2285 }bin Street 1689 Styles, Weslcy B. 32~ Suchynsky, Peggy ~53~ Talerico, ~ry 58~ Thomas, W. B. ~69 Township of Stamford ~ Watson, Batty 148 Welsh, James ~7 Welsh, J. W. 467 Fourth Avenue 672 Morrison Street. 435 1679 Victoria Avenue 500 554 ~ueen Street ].t,OO0 2215 Dawlish Lye. 2,6~5 28,020 5?0 5,010 590 3,96~ 2~5 1 175 ~ 1~ 1,195 14,805 835 4,330 240 Z 240 430 240 2,895 560 4,120 2,070 12,775 309 Z,411 3,790 4,235 465 3,560 585 2,960 405 3,030 3,190 ?,1!0 4,885 1,735 6,425 1,595 7,985 1165 Wilhott St. 1~27 !.Mrray Street 1380-8A ForWSt. 1365-69 Fern- St. 905 Mct~e Street 119 ~,'son Avenue ~,son Avenue 139 Dyson Avenue 709 Jepson Street 520-538 Ellis St. 372 Homewood Ave. 239 River Road 525 2185 Barker Street 575 1739. Temperance Ave. 1004 Welland Avemm 1207 Mort[son St. 16A3 ~rray Street 390 535 Simcoe Street 1,800 602 Ryerson Cres. 510 1989 Buchanan Avenue 1,660 2176 Lun<~v's Lane 1,225 1937 Sylvia Place 1,450 223 Terrace Ave. 765 V.L. Terx~ce Ave. 500 Baker, Emily 6~0 77 Terrace Ave. 2,200 Flij. reduced Dismissed Disml s :' ed El iS.reduced CToo. PISS.reduced Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed B]4j.reduccd loo. Dishissed Dismissed Dishdosed Bl~g.reduced 2oo. BIdS.reduced $ 9o. bide.reduced $235. Dishdosed Dismissed BIde.reduced BIde.reduced $100. Bldg.reduced $15o. Dismissed Bldg.reduced $235. Land reduced $285. Land reduced $275. Dismissed 5988 Wiseman, F.A. .59A1 Woodhouse, J. D. 1652 ~ , REBATE OF T;2'~ZS, ETC. 891 Bickle~ & Co. 9101 Bickle, J. W. 8637 Bickle, J. W. 5375 Burns, tJm. & Vera 1129 McRae Streeb 1591 Can. Cel!ucotton 3517 Can.Bank of Commerce 7220 Can.Shredded himat Co. 890 Eichorn, H. 8685 Locle~ood,R. 1339 Bridge Street 7016 Lombardi, J. 7018 726 Martin, Calvert and 727 1.~tthews 317 1022 7162 Roberts ll~g. Co. Ltd. 473 Buttrey Street Roseview Realty Co.Ltd. Aure~s Restaurant CHANGE OF SCHOOL SUPFORT 307 Bugg, Thomas 1787 Dane, Alfred 5180 Haist, Maurice .5601 Juliani, Jules ~084 Woodfine, Peter .5986 bedard, F. and R. 2290 Wentworth Ave. 305 2170 Orchard Ave. 635 819 Ontario Ave. 1964 l.:ain Street 1966 Main Street 196& Main Street 740 Coo~n Crescent 459 Victori~ ,Lven~e 889 Victoria Avenue Lewis Avenue 1962 Main Street JehowO~ ' s Witnesses LoL 57,Pl.l~,Stanley Avenue 1763 Victoria Avenue Mack Miller Candle Co. 610 Clifton Ave. 6o= ~ Buttrey Street 2.51 Queen Street 1719 Victoria Avenue .586 Ferguson St. 400 608 Queen Street 6,040 1709 Hanan Avenue 46.5 2276 Main Street 5,11.5 1266 Florence Ave. .590 1938 Symmes Avenue .50.5 5,575 3,450 3,0oo ~,870 3,08.5 1.5,36.5 2,98.5 2,95.5 Land 5666 5732 Muscato~ C. & C. Spiranc% Rose 1685 Robinson Street 2007 Barkur Street Col.only) ReFunA]2' Re Fti~dw ~.',..'. ' Ecfund 19'31 Refunded. )} 1950 Bus.ta::. Refun<l~24.4S 1951 taxes Dismissed Ref,.md:;Tj.-: 19f]- Re Fund~22 1951 Refund~39.71 1951 Bus.Tax Refund: 1951 Frol-ta>: Dismissed ].870 r~b]ic 1530 Separate 4660 Pub]ic 6250 Separate' 3.5.50 Separate 2150 Public 18330 Separate 357'5 hblic 3460 ZePsaute The Court then adjourned. 9~.~JlZY OF ACTiO!I ~AI~':{ · _, COURT: La!ld Assessmerit reduced Bui!dimj " . Rebates Certified Correct, 3,935.00 ~26,641.C'C' G30,575.00 -., !,55o.10 Chairman. FORTY-FIR3T ~EETIUG i[EGULIR }.CEETING Council 9 0ctober~ Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, October, 1951, for the purpose of comfidering general business an-1 finance. members of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Inglis. Th~= ci!, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley. DEPUTATIONS A delegation consisting of Dr. A. D. V~nytock~ Mr. A. H. Wray, k.'c]rs:., and Mr. Harry F. Garwood, Superintcnc!ent of the Greater Niagara Gem,real" i.ita! apffeared 10efore Council. It w~s ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley Ald. MacDonald that the .}eputation be heard. Mr. Uray presented the City Clerk wSth collies of the communication dressed to the Mayor and Council, ~..~]o in turn distributed them to the A!derma!:ic Board. The co~maun~cation contained the re?~mst oC the Board of Governors of tk~ Greater Niagara Genera] !!capital that the responsible nranic;pal authoritfies place before the voters of their respective communities at the December, 1951 ::unic-'.q al e!ections~ a by-law ap.i. rov-~ng the raising of money to finance the bui!dina o hosl!ital and nurses' residence. A full discussion fo!!owed~ after which k'r. Uray~ on behalf of th.-. l-~ getion thanked th,~ -M.~yor and members of Council for the hcarin~ that had be.'m liis UorshiI , I>.yor }la:..Ikins e-.mi_rcssed apircciat!en for t}r~ fine prec'entat!en o~ ihli: matter, but aivised the Corm'~ittoe that the brief should be given further study. SEE Cormmunication COL~.,~HIC ATIO~IS The fol!o~,d.r~,. Contmunicatiens ~:ere presented; No. 291 - As__scssme. Dt Supervisor, Departmen~ of Y-unie]i~d Affcjr=7 - re Section 2CS~ The Assessment Act. 8RDEKED on the motion of AI~. Doaald and McKinley that th,.. con- munication be received and filed and a copy forwarded to the Assessment Co~mnission._<L No. 292 - Superintendent, Peninsula Sanatorium Association - req. ~600. grant towkr~ pavement of partcir4J lot. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Donah! and k'.acDonald th!.t th~ con~aunication he received and laid on the tah!c for consideration of a full c,~unc~]. It was further ordered that the communication be referred to the Chaimian of Fin~nl~e for consideration and report, ..~ No. 293 - Secretary, Hilk Control Board of Ontario - req. insertion of notice i:: press re public hearing on mamimum prices milk may be sold. ORDERED on the ,,notion of Ald. Donald and HcKinl%v that the commnication be received and laid on the and the City Clerk be instructed to ~,~ire the Milk Control Board to request postpone- ment of the h~ari~lg and all available infomnation in com~ection with this matter. No. 294 - Board of Transport Commissioners - Notice of sittings re Bell Telephon=~ ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communication be receiv,-d and laid over for consideration by a full council.. It was further ordered on motion of Ald. MacDonald and Retorts that the communication be laid on the table for one week until a full council is in attendance. No. 295 - qo~rmunity Planning Association of Canada - re Conference, Oct. 19th & 20t!:. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donal~nd Jolley that the communication be received and filed. A previous motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the conumnlcation be laid over for a full council, was withdrmm. No. 296 - Ontario Fire ~L~rshal - re Fire Prevention Week, Oct. Tth-13th,1951. ORDE~ZED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the communication be and filed, as observance of Fire Prevention Week is being carried on. No. 297 - Niaaara Falls Kinsmen Club - requesting pemission to use lot at the inter- section of Queen Street and Valleyway at Buckley Avenue for the sale of Christmas ORDERED on the motion of Ald.[~cDonald and McKinley that the communication be and filed, pen~ission granted with the understanding that the grounds will be left in the condition in ~ich they were ~en operations commenced. .? 5 5 T!0. 298 - J .E.l'LT,yon and F. Planeta r.I - re tr~{ff,~ic condj tie:-,7 ?.t n ] 21-1 ] iA ~, q:nfo"-i Street. OFDERED c.n the motion of AId. Don.n!'j :in l IjcKin!ey that t~-' cor~uu:-.icat_on be received and referred to the Traff~ c Ccm~nittee for rcI oft. - Aid, Retorts and Aid. Logan arrived ~-t the m,~ ~i !no - "0 299 - F~ll~' Construction Co. Ltl]. ~.ill be ~!aced on ~ro~'erty at and Jolley that the co~aunication be received and referred to .P-= City Lianajar for a re[ort. !',0. 3(D - Great.~r Niag'{ra Vet~rans.t Central Co.~nittee - extenfi'n~ ir.v-'t'~%i,~,! to Dr. Annual ~a]! on October 2~th, 1751. ORDEi~ED on the Donald that the ir. vitatien be received and accepted with theribs an! that a!= i:]a!~ me:n- bars of council as possible attend. !Z0. 301 - South End Business & Professional Heu's lsz'oci'~ticn - r? coui!;.ti~n of ~uliic parking lot, at rear of the premises on the east ride of Main St.-,~t. CRD]CEI.'D on the motion of Ald. Donald anrl Jo]]ey that the conmmnication be received nn~ ~e,~ the City ~na er arrant to treat the Farking lot ~-dth calcium c~] oriia to a!]ay ~ ~ dugt and the Association be advise~ that as the City of Niagara Falls do not own this !ot~ it is not considered advisable to pav~ it. N0. 302 - Lauranee C. Crawford - re Cashier's recciptr; as 0n the motion of AId. MacDonald and Logan that the com~unication be received and filed. If0. 303 - Lions' Club, Ha]low~'on Committee - re,!. i~ermission to LoT '] i ~cn les. C?DEFI']D on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Logan that the co.~nuni,ratior. be receix ~d and filed and permission granted. X0. 304 - Greater Niagara General H.ospital - brief in connection with r~ iucst to ? ace Question before the voters at the leerion in December, 1~51 to raise money to build new hospital and nurses' residence. O:~EIS]D On the motion of Ald. Logan and Jolley that the conununication be received and laid on the table for one week. ~EPO~TS The following Reports ~:ere presented; N0. 203 - City Clerk - advisiilS of Ontario Municipal Board' s approval of by-law 4692, as amended by by-law 4717. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. HacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed. N0. 204 - City Clerk - advising of Court of Revision reductions on Assessments. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKin]ey that the report be received and referred to Conference Colr~dttee for consideration. N0, 205 - City Clerk - recc~m~ending issuance of licenee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, HacDonald and Logan that the report be received and adopted and !icenee issued accordingly, PETITION ~e followin~ Petition was presented: N0. 21 - Fred P. Marcante and 5 others - requesting constmmtion of a sidm.mlk on east side of Sixth Avenue, between Bridge Street and Hamilton Street. ORDEIED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the petition be received and referred to the City I.~nager, with power to act. ~.~SCELLANEOUS Ald. Logan reCcm'ed to the traffic conditions still e~isting at the corner of St. Flair Avenue and Queen Street and desired to know if anything had been done to cut back these comers to facilitate driving for the automotive traffic. AId. Logan also desired to know whether or not the City I,~nager had prepared any estimates on the cost of extending Palmet Avenue. Ald. McKinley referred to traffic conditions at the corner of Valle~ay and M0rrison Street. SEE Resolutions 122-~-~. RIllS CLU TI The fol],ol,d. ng Resolutions were I:assed; IIo. 122 - LC3AN - DOIL'JD - I!niZOL\.~',D that the City lianaOct prepare a rel crt 9-. c.dension of Pa~n~r Avenue~ in two Itarts; to Cntario Avenue~ ~n~ from Ontarfc .---.- , north; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. No. 12] - McKII~,]~Y - MacDOEAL') - FZ,3CI,VED that the Traffic Centmibtee bc re-2:"" study the restrictions off parking on the south side of !forrisen, adjacent tc Review OriFice bui]dinS at the corner of Morrison Street and Valleyway; and th, ~ .1 of the Corporation be hereto affixed. No. 12h - LCO/CI - ~icEI~,EY - RESOLVED that the Traffic Co~dttec be requeste4 tc study the possibility of w~dening St. Clair Avenue, south of ~uecn Street to nodate an extra lane of traffic~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto BY-Iff~!'IS The follcv in?~ By-~aws here passed; No. !W22 - To authorize the signing of a standby agreement with the Village of Chippawa. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jol!ey and McKiSlcy that A],! .?,o, ?; be given the l. rivilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the fS.r~t t~ne. - Carried. It was ordered on the :notion of AId. Donald and MacDonald that R!i] (2) of the StsntinS Rules off Council he suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading - Aid. McKinley and Roberrs. - Carried. rio. 472~ - To authcrize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs that A]d.Jo!~,:2' be given the l,rivilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and LDgan that Rule of the Standing Rules of Council be suspended and the by-law be given the sccoI]I~ reading. Carried. Third Reading - Aid. MacDonald and McKinley- Carried. MISCELLANEOUS Aid. Roberts referred to the unenviable position of the Policcmen~ !'ome of whom had aM. reached him with reference to the 'delay of the Arbitration Boa:''l considerix~ the problems ~ith reference to the scale of wages and the hardship which is being created by this delay. See ~eso].ution RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 12~ - ROBERTS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the ~.Layor be authorized to take uF with the Police Commission the reason for the delay in the Arbitration BoardI s findings in the matter under consideration in connection with the Police DeFart- ment's scale of wages and to expedite this matter as soon as possible] and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. No. 126 - ~.t~CDONALD - LOGAN - RESOLVED that Ald. Donald be aM~ointed Acting Chair- man of Finance during the Finance Meeting of October 9th, 19~1; and .the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Cal, l.ic~ :.! 5 7 The Council adjourned on the :notion of '~' 'c,~'~- an.! t AND ADOPTED, !50ctob,,'r~ !751. Clerk Cou,mi l Chd:mb., r~ The Finance Co~m",ittee :n-t on Teesday, 9th Octnbt, r~ !99! f'or the ~.tn'i o:,~ cf ap~'rovi~ and also l;a. ssi~ the various accounts which h~t been i:roy~,rl,y c,m't~ fj,d and placed before them. All menfi~ers oF the Cormaittee were prez:cnt~ with the cxcci_t.- ion of Aid. inSlie. Ai~. Donald was Actinj Chaiz~an, Suuxdry accounts amounting to ~25,0t8.37 were al!i. roved by the Conmlittco. The accounts submitted, being passed or oth,?r..,iise dealt ,..rii;'q~ '..fez', ordered placed in the x.~oney by-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of !:i.s Wor- ship the Hayor and Ald. MacDonald. The application of thc Falls Construction Co. for a penfit to con~:t, rucb a temporary building on Lot 185, Broughton .'-venuc, ~ms presented For con,qiqcration along with the re-Fort of the City Manager. OZDE]CD on the motion of Ald. McKinley and l,LacDonald that the report be received and adopted. The Colmtittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. !Icl:inley and hoberrs. gAD AND ADOPtED, 15 October, 1951. 6ierk' ..... ActinS Chairman. m COUNCIL I.~ETING Council Chamber, 9 October, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council an4 finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the acc~unts api~roved by the Comnittee. All inktubers of the Council were present, with the oxc%lLion of AId. Inglis. Th~ follo~d.n,i 3y-law was ....... ~' ~ ~ 6. ~ To provide monies for genera! furl oses. It was stele,red on the r'etior of AId. Jo!]uy r, nd 2.?bcrts th=-t .U ']. 2 .... l:.c given the privilege of introducing the by-law and tile by-law be road the fir: t time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jol!ey an~ MacDonald that (2) of the Stsndir.6 Rules cf Council be susiended and the by-law bc liven reading. - Carried. Third Reading - :~ld. IdacDona!d and McKin!cy - Carried. :aSCFLLAiiZ('Uj AId. Donald referred to a hearing which was scheduled to take [tact before the Cnt: rio :iunicipal Boar'd on Thursday, October !]th st ~ .30 a.:n. i:. com:cction v~th an alrifi. ication For a Class 'A' operati~ !icenee for the ant,,: of shil~mcnts,bctwecn Toronto, Hamilton and intermediate Feints ant an national boundary at Foj Eri~ and Niagara Falls via Highway 2 and/or the Elizabeth Highway, and was of the opinion that the City oC TIiaOar~ Fa].l,s :'hou~a also have been notified,as the roads within Niagara Falls would have to h~ It was agroc~] ttnat the City C!2rk should wire the Ontario Muni. cii_al requestirE inform::.ticn as to whether proposed operations will affect L'isgar and if such is th~ c~se~ reluest a poshponement and full alvicc and details considuration in the event opposition by the City of Niagara Falls is consid~r,d advisable. His ?Jotship, k'ayor Hawkins refcrr= d to the Gelfish i'Ye~ldin6 Anniv!~rsarj of Mr. Gilbert Doucet, a retired employee of the City of Niagara Falls. RI']SCLUTIO!'. Tbc fol].o~d.n,q Resolution was ~assed; He. 127 - Mckinley - MacDonald - Fj£SOLVED that a letter of congratulations bc far- warded to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Doucet on the occasion oF their Golden Weddi~ An..i- v~rsary; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. par-';-ii TIle Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Donald and Jolley. READ Ai~D ADOPTED, 15 October, 1951. Clerk CO2!F~'iEK'CE Cc',"n,-:'! ~'---', .... ~ Cctob,.,r, 1951. The ConFerenc,~ Col:r:,itt-e of the City Coenc'l a.5.?:f? ? m,t '>. c]cLj c.~ t' e regular counc~! ant Pinsnee considering the various matt. era lnr.:s,,nt,=! to the:n. present, wit]~ the excelsrich of Ald. in~nis, Uis '-~orshil~ X%or I'a'.:hins :.-'~ chairnan of the meeting. Fter considerr, tion ~ ,;,~ it'.ms 'laced herore thenb the Co2zCttec adj>urn~d cn the motion of Aid. Jolle'~ and Donald. ~,n AI'D ADO~JED~ 15 0cbober, 1951. Clerk FO!T"'-SECOTID CcuDcil Cherub= :., 15 October~ 17:7. Pursuant to adjournsent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. ou lbnnday, October, 195!, for the pur.:ose of considcginS genera] busShess an[ fin.~nce. ,',~ neroberg of the Council were Iresent. The Council, h~!ving rec,~ived an.l minutes of the pre~ious neetin~, adopted these on the motion of ALh k~acDon;J i Retorts. 1lOYAL VISIT His :':orsh!~_, ][ayor Wowking e::presse.~ all reciaticn to the citizens: ~'t ", the City l:e, naSer'~ City Clerk~ Chief off Po!ice~ Veterans~ Organizations~ Co!:,: .' Pr, rtj, Col.one! Ueir an-! his sbaf~, Aem. S', Ha'.T an-I Airforce cadets, Canon A.T.:-'. Holmes an-] all the members of C~rist Chu-ch for the wonderful co-opcrati~m r.-- '. ~ dnrint the ~t of Their Royal Hlghn.~sses, Princess Elizabeth an! the Duke f Edinburgh to the City of Niagara Falls on Sunda;:~ October 1Lth, ]951. In :~ l'/t:' ~ MaJor Hawkins; also thanl:c.~ Mr. McBride, %%anngar oe Burroughes Furniture SOot._ f .... supplying the carpets and chairs used on this occasion. ]hyor IIawkinn announce? at this tine~ that the !~blic Librat reelnested that ;.%tubers cf Counci!~ City !laneget, City Clerk, City Trea'surt. r City Assessor be their guests at Open Ilc:use which is being held on Wednes~!aZ ir~ October 2!;tb at S p.m. to inspect the recent improvements and renovatio:u to the l~ub]ic Library. -A!d. InSlie and Ald. Logan am'ived at the meetinS - COL? PJY'ICATIOrZS Laid ovl,~r from the previous meetin~; :!o. 29~ - Nilk Control Board of OnZar~o - re~iuesting insertion of notice in [n;ss re public hearing on maximum prices my be sold. ORDE]LED that the cation be received and laid on the table on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDon- aid. SEE Contmunication Xo.]Of i'io. 294 - Board of Transport Cox~mlssioners - Notice of sitting re Bell Telel:.hn:r' Co. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Logan and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed and the Canadian Federation of D~yors an~-~Mnicipa!ities b,~ co.~nunicated with, re~luesting that they submit the brief which has been preZ:ar'~d~ to the Board of Transport Co~nissioners and indicate the support of Niagara Falls. No. 29P - Falls Construction Company. L~nited - Requesting Council~s assurance tLt no restrictions will be placed on property at 316 Second Avenue. ORDERED cn the motion ef Ald. Donald and Jolley that the corm~mnication be received and filed anl assurance requested by Falls Construction Co. Ltd. be given insolaf as the prc:;.mt tour oil is concerned and point out that in the proposed area plan, this area will be designated as an industrial area. SEE Report No.2C6 No. 304 - Greater Nia~ara General Hospital - re possibility of submitting by-law to the people at the 1951 Election. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald ar:d Jolley that the brief be laid on the table until after the meeting to he held with the Township of Stal~ord on October 19th, and the City Solicitor be reque:t.d to attend this joint meeting and also to attend the Council meeting on October ffhc followin;; Co;muunications were presented; No. 305 - M. ilk Control Board of Ontario - summary of submissions made. ORDERED CX the notion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that the con~nunication be received and laid on the table for one week to see iF any contact is made by interested part'.cs or information received that could be included in a brief for submission to the Milk Control Board; that the City Solicitor be asked to consider the advisab!litY of submitting a brief and the possibility of obtaining inrormation which would have to be included in such brief and that the City Clerk contact the municipalities in the area affected, to ascertain what action they are taking and if necessary indicate the support of the City of Niagara Falls. .:.'6 t r~o. 306 - The On;,~-.rio T%unici~:q. :'.s-:acintion - aplur._,'i t,i.m~ ~r C,-L'..-~.~ ,n. Association Convention bel~ in ~v~-~ra Fal!z. C'''~'~vn cn the ,"orion of ..... and Logan that th,~ co~m:tunicatisn b-r r.~ceive~ , n~ fi] '.io. 307 - Ontar-'~ Fire ~'Zttrsha] - rc T,_'a'h]in- C,",u.':!. for Fir. 2'-1 f: C'tDE:"E cn ~-.~ ~etion of '] ~. 5:acDsn~!-! ~nfi !.,~ja~ qrt Oh,-. co~mn,~nic';t~cn be r.:~cuffv,' ~ a:-, ! fi!'~,! -.n~ the Fire Chief be ~uthorinc2 to aLL?rid. :Io. 308 Cit,-~ Cleric, We]]anl, Ow, .:,,~^ rc 1.:catS:-: ~ ricf 7~:' ~ -' ' of NovsinE.st 14tb. OP. DE!~T2 c,n tk,~ n~tion c~ .'.nd. Yc~in ~:n~ ~rn~!~ ....... . cnru'uni-- cation be r,~ceived ar.:l f~l~ ~ tb-~ Tits C!~r~ : -Ok~ ' '.:~"~ '., ~'- Falls is not directly conc.~n~d. no bri~ will b,~ prei_arefi but this z:unic~ be glad to sulq~ort in any ~.%~ poczibne. !~0. 309 - 'ffsrd.-n an~, l-q:,mberc of ~:e]ncn:l Co'_rnty Council - 1~-,'~ ,~vei!ing of oil painting of late Uononrab!~ ][uml:hrey :itcheli. O:]DE:CC ,~p t::,~ :nLjon 0f AId. ~:cl{in]~y and Logan that the invitation be rtceivcd an~ acceOt,~! :,:~..l as manj meters of Council as pozsibl,~ attend. ::0. 310 - Canoe'ion 9oot ile~,'Is .'.aseci:ttion - ir,.it~tion tq Con,'-m: on. O'ZC']T'~D on the motion of AId. Dona!a ant! ]iacgcn'fld that t'ne im.,itation !Is. 311 - Greater Niagara T:in/.n~ um'5 al Association - requestinS p~ruimqcu ', c mount [0sters in cann,cL. ion w~th "gl_iritual Victory Crusade". Donald and RoberOs ~hat lhe comaunicaticn be r?cefived and flied an: el'~ royal granted and the Association advised t]'st the matter will have to 0f the poles, namelv~ the Be~n Te!e[hone Compsnv ani ~,. ~[iagara Falls. Pi]FORTS The follo~..;in,; Rerorts were presented; 'Jo. 206 -City l'hnaj;er - re Falls Construction Co.' s reintest for ~zsurance ~e ql6 Second Avenue. O!{DERED on the motion of A!d. Dcnald and go!icy that the rci~ort be :'eceived and adopted. N0. 207 - City ManafZer - advising of resignation an't recon~mendin6 another alepoint- meat to the position of sv:itcb_board operator and junior clef]:. ORDEI!ED on the motion of Ald. I.McDonald and McKinley that the reFort be received and adopted. N0. 208 - Cit~' Clerk - report on Cotfference of October 9th. O:tDEXED on the motion of ~.ld. McKinley and Logan that the report be received and adopted. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and RoberOs. READ AiqDADOP'FED, 22 October, 1951. lark < ~ayor. FIh'AUCE Council Cherub- r: 15 October, !gf]. The Finance Conmittee x,~ct on [[oday, 15 October, 1951 for the puri o app~oving an~ also Fa~3h~ the various accounLs which had been ppope~!y cerLi?l- and placed before them. All mereburs of the Conuuitt~c were prosen%. Sun~.ry accounts amountiE to ~5!,698.S4 were al~proved by the Comrlth'e. ~e accounts submitte,~ being ~ssse',l or o~kerw!se de~Zt '..:ith~ were ordered i~laced in the money byelaw for presentation to the Council on th~ r. eLi-n All. Jolley and Roberrs. The communication received from the ~li~gara PeninsulR Sanatori~.ur- AE 1~.~ GO. - .... labion re T-tesb~-nE o gm, nL towards ~a, emeob oF ~a~k'~'''' lot ~ lai~ over for ,~" - sialoration b] Lhe Chairman oF F:n~nce was again ;~cs~nbed along wibh a ~u~th,.r co~:nunica~ion oF explanation. C:~E1ED on Lhe mellon off t~2 4. Donald an'l His ship ~2yor Hm~kins thaL Lbe commuicaLions be received and Filed and the rcj,P bc Shammed. The Statement of Relief Fop the month of Seftembey~ was pre,st'n~e~ consfderation. On the motion nF 1.:aD'o~ '.hwkins anti Ald. Robe~Ls, it was or.:ler,-~l ~hab the statemerit be ~eceive'i~ given ~he usual ~,ubliciLy an~ 2iled. An apl;licabion received From Henry Lane eor ]:cnnission %e cnc].,~:'~ his F~onb verandah aL 9 ~ive~ Road ~,~s pFesenLed For conside~ttion alnnZ v;tt~ a rci. o~t oF the City lt:mager. On the mobion o? Aid. l.:acDone-!,l an~! Y. ayot Ua:.r*::i was ordered ~hat the aPi liceLion be ~e~e~red ~o the Prot;cr~y Con~:ffhLee For coxjz ".7- ~bion~ as ~eco~nended by Lhe Ci~U !4anagem The Conmtitbee adjourned on tlts ]notion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs. RZ'D t'~D ADO-"~TED 22 October, 1951. COUNCIL ~[EETING Council Chamb,':~ 15 October,. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council an,:t mcebinjs fox' the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts alTrow~ by the Co~ttee. All members of Council v~erc present. BY-LAW The followin~ By-law was passed; No. ! 72~. To provide monies fox' general purposes . ~ - It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberrs that Ald.inj!':r be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. Carried Unanimously. It was: or:loz'ed on the :.:o~ inn of A! h (2) of the 9tanUnj 2:!-.': o~ %n,u:.c~l be [~Dpt~n,]cd readirE - Carrie:l Unr. nincu~lL.. Third Readinj - A!,I. Robez'ts a::'l licKinlej - Car:'ic,.l Un::::f.::o'..:]~ . The Council &d~cU~qer] el! the notion '~ ' ~; LoSan a'?.! l",-2cDo::al.]. t. ...... ?SAD AND AI)O.m2ED~ 22 October, 1'251. ,, a.. ~ ,,4:[:L o r Ulerk ~ · ,. The Conf,~rence ConrnitLeo of the Ciky Council a:vcmb!~d 't. thn close of the regular council and finsnee re-!elitEs on ..'lend?.L ~ 15 Octob,~.r., 1951 for the ~uri .Dee c.f considerinG the var~ouz matt.~?rs pre.'.:?nte<t to them. AlL m,~:nb,;_'.s off the Cc::u~.ittce were present. ."!is WorshiF Mayor Hawkins :..'as chaim~an of the meeti'm.Z. ifter consj aleration of the items placed before then',, the Comsnittce adjourned on the motion of AId. Jel]ey and Roberrs. gAD AND ADO~FED, 22 October, 1951. C}.b~i rman. vvv , ~ww Counc"l Char% ::., 22 October, hreuant to adjourmmant, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monkj~ October, 1951, for the purposc~ of consistorbit general business and finance. .'~ members o? the Courted! '.:ere, l. resent. The Council~ having receiw? and read t~',- minutes of the previous racetit. j, adopted these on the motion of Aid. NacDcna!i ,..~ XcKinloy. L~ni,1 ov:r frv: 2/.rcv!ou':. mc,z, tln,i; I:o. ~86 - lion].act Butt.'r,' - traofic conditions. DiNSflIED on the .motion of .'7 '. Done] ] and ]i,,cDons] I Uu% tb,' co:~nu~caU.on be received and filed an ~ thq r*'o~- mondatiom of the Traffic Co~=:ittcc be adopted. EEl :.< 0:-% :'-..~., t'c,. ~:: - b._., :.... .o.,_ i 3clnoa! Association - re scboc! crestsinS. O'tDN''P~ ., the mobion cf Aid. HacDonr:]-i and Donall that Lh.a co}rm:unlcation be receivcrl an'~ filed and the report of the Traffic Corm~ittce be adopted. SEE Report" -Ald. Lojan arrived at the !:leetinS- he. 2Do t"' V' ,2 - .__l :. Centrol Board of Ontorio - requesting insertion oC notice in the press re public h.:artnS on maxhum prices sill,: mjfy be sold. !:o. 305 - [fill': Costtel Beard of Ontario -smmmry of submissions made. on the motion of A!d. DonQ..t and MacDonald that the co~aunicationv be receive filed owing to the fact that there have been no objections registered s~s~;t posed instea:re. Previous to this motion, N~c City Clerk a tvised that the City Solisitor has lna,'l no op~,ortunity to obtain a~~ fiffonnation in order to prepare brief and that the City Clerk had been in touch with the other municiI_alitic% namely, St.Catharines, Port Colhorse, Thorold and Welland and St. Catherine:; going to ask for a postponerecur of the hearing in order to submit a brief at later date. }Io. 298 - J.E.W.Lyon and F. Blanchard - re bus stop in front of premises. OR'~v!V'L on the motion of Ald. McKinl%~ and HasDonald that the comaun, ication be received and filed and the recommendation of the Traffic Committee be adopted. SEE Report No.iN. No. ~04 - Greater Niagara General Hospital - requesting submission of a by-law tc the electors at the 1951 }.MniciI,al Election. A full discussion was held in eel>- nestles with this communication at v&ich time Mr. McBurney, City Solicitor w:~s asked for an opinicn as to what form the submission should take and he stated that he felt it should be in the form of a question due to it~s greater fle:d- bility rather than a by-law and that informatio~ necessary to the electors could be contained in the preamble of the by-law authorizing the submission. ORDER]D on the motion of ild. Inglis and V~acDonald that a by-law be prepared to snhnit the Question to the people at the 3-951 Municipal Election. Ald. Inglis suggested that Cornrail should meet an hour prior to the 4.30 meeting arranged for Thurs!h~, October 25th ~rith the To~mship of Stm~fford# for the purpose of considering the draft of the by-law authorizing submission. The fellerring Co~nunications were presentedl No. 312 - The Ontario Municipal Board - re Noah I.~islin's application for Clas!.." License. ORDEI~ED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the con~unication be received and filed. No. 313 - City Clerk, Stratford - resolution re Civil Defence organizations. ORDEgED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Donald that the conmunication be received and filed and the resolution that the major costs for equipment and training should be borne by the Federal Government, be endorsed. No. 314 - ia 'are Peninsula. Can~.t opium Asses!aLien - npl'r' c" at .: ':. ~P-. ..... ~ -~ ~ ~"' to~..~rd the ~avin Jol!ey that the cc~-~unicaUon be receive:! y. nt~ fi.!2,,!. No. 3]5 -~re?t:r Uiagar~ V~ter:!n: Central Cer~:l~'"!-~ _ lnv:t ~.t": Service and Fa-%l~ to ~,~- h.'~i at ::.'?.~.V,T. .......................... -,:-: .k~ lld. MeK!n!ej an~ Jol]ey that, t~,- Lnviboticn ~-. members of Council as ,:essih], ~,~ in aLienist]ca. ~ ............ _. ~ :'%'~,' ,., .., ..... :,~ ,,~.j Council that the Civic Remembrance Do,- 3e",~:c~ will be '~ ~ ~t na A.:: .... --,,, u . November !lth at tL2 Cenotaph. 316 - tf;.Scr-Oen,~r~,l U.O.Cra;!:am~ C~ntra! durinj :loyal ~r~ ,~ ~ el{DIE 'TO o~ the mot;m, ication be received and filed ani a ec}J forwarde:t to the C):}, ~ Constable. No. 317 - .'.Drti:~, Cs]vqrt an1 N?t:.hev:s - veTlos:tin£ c,~,:v j"'cc ,~P ~" :. '. >' Ou'."rio communication be received an,j referred to the Proi.~rtj' CoHrui~',:: Cot a r,.l ,~rt. !1o. 31'3 - Regi,st-r~d ,'lur??s' A:rsoc;nti.on ',C Cpmqa~ - r.-'-~-=%;,~- att-n t-tree ,-~ uur:~ at Course jn Nur~in motion of Aid. 3[cXin].%, r-n,] thcDnnR] q thr, t the coD_mtlllic&t!el! I',-- r,-c~iy-~-] -'l ~ fi'l~2 and one of the City nurses be authorized to atte~. ? [I SCELU.! T.u,; City Cleric ab,is-d n.~mbers c~ Covnc~? ~ ,~h d-rr' '-- in t~,- ". ....... : 'line of the 'Open House' to be held bJ th'~ l'ub]ic l,ibrary - No:" af%:/ps :l,',= to be h.q,i at e p.m. on :'lovetuber 7th. Laid over from v Fr?!,iouc me-:ti. nS; No. 202 - Assessment Coi!l:-.issiensr - re'bum~ of Assessment Roll %r 2951 an~ mendations. ORDIE;LED on the motion of Ald. Donald aria Logan that th.~ rq<,rt over until such time at- a decision is rvacheL Prior to this -soLid. n, A!~. ::cK!n]~., moved that th~ rei'ort be referred to the !'ro~--ty Cnm:n!ttpe for inclu:;ion in their report on muici~al buildings. ~his motion was withdra;.m. The following Re;'orts ,,.,'ere tic. 209 - Traffic Ccnmittee- reco~-ten~inS installation e? ':3 I~ark.:n.;' si,jn:: ar:d trash receptacle at 1251 Morth Main Street. orderei on the motion ,~f AId, Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and. adoi.%ed. No. 210. TraffEc Con~nittee - rscon~men,linS erection or sign south sll.: ,oR T _,i~!Z-, q Lane. 0PJ)ERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the rq,oz't be receiv,ad and adopted. No. 211 -Traf~ic Conduittee - r-centmendinf, bus stop be mov~,,d e-era t~., south !'i%~ ~ Stm~Cord Street east oFMegDonald to east side o~ Hey,:oo-I Avenue, north ~F StyreCord Street. OiBEP~D on the motion of Ald. McK~ll%~ and MacDonald that the rei:ort be received and adopted. No. 212 - City !.'tansget - advising of resignation from Assessment Deportment Staff. ORDERED on the motion of F~ld..~TacDona!d and Logan that the report b~ received and referred to the Cmffercnce Committee for consideration. No. 213 - City Nasaget - re construction of sidewalk on Sisebb Avenue. 0~'clercd on the motion of/~ld. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. Uo. 2].4 - City Cl,~rk - report on joint mccti~E with Sta~ord To~.mship~ Octoh~,,r l?th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKil~ey that the rqort be received and adopted. No. 215 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of license. ORDERND on the molten of Ald. EoKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed and license i~sued accordingly. No. 216 - Traffic Conraittee - three recontmendations. OtDEKED on the motion c.r Aid. ].iacDonald and Logan that the report be received and adopted. BY The fo].lowinZ By-law vr~s ];assed; No. 1~2~ To authorize the signing of an Agreement with The New York Central Railroad Com],any. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. L%Kinl, ey an! RePorts th~lt Donald ]:,e Liven the. privilege of introducing the by-law and th~ by-law be r~,~ the first t~ne. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the mot~on of AId. Jo!!.~y and ~iacDonald thnt Ru!~ ~/(2) ef the Ztan/ing Rules of Council be suspcuded and the by-law be given ~o second reading. - Carried Unanhously. Third Rcadi:: - Z: !d . -~[acDonzld and Logan. Carried Unanim. ously. MIZCELLA..'~CUS At this Feint, Aid. Donald enquired as to when the I:edestrian un']er- [,ass at Jei:scn Street v:ould be finished and was advised by the City Manager the Agreement still has to be signed by the Vice-President of The h'cw York Ce:l. tr~] Railroad Company at Detroit. AId. Logan desired to hnow whethal' the extension of Padsnet Avenue have any effect on this new traderpass and was advised by th~ City I.fanaJ~r th~ ~ t'-. pre[,osed extension of Palmar Avenue wou!ds but arCr alterations necessnry would place on land creed by the mmnicipa!ity and not the New York Central Railroad Com- Ald. Donald desired to know whether the e~ension to the clear water has been com[lctcd at the Filtration Plant and ~.zs sdvised by the City Mana,'j:=r that the work is about three-quarters f~ished and it is anticipated that the wor;: will be completed in about two weeks~ time. AId. !ng]is desired to know when the pipe line would be finished 9n ] '." = advised by the City ]~.anager that the n~ces::ary 30" pipe has to come from Euro] e and tests are now being made on the European steel. The Comncil adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, 29 October, 1951. XC: r, The Finrhea Ccm. mitt;.-~ m.~. ~n Mou!%', ec-~ ode,-. .... ~n~ place2 before them. ill members of th.~ Con~ittoc were amount of ~,u~6~.O~ ;/~l'e Fl,. ..... ~ ....... ' ~^~'~ ' ~ t> .., C .....' ~ ' · · y!accd in the ---~ Hawkins and ~a A..~ aIFlication off H~ .... Land~ ? Riv?r 2c94 For a '.'--~"' to -,-,~o:-;,~ a [0rtion of his Front veran~n :,:ns ar-a~n presen[,~l ~o~- consi Mrution zendation of the Frol_erty Co%:ittee and ,m t'~ 'notion -m A] it was ordered that [he P1T!icntion be tah].ed for ~, wech an! ][r. La~ be r.-~ .u~Lted t0 sulliy more detailed i~ozmation and the effect of th.~ ed out to hZm. - .....cD., Bj-!av.'t be ~oint- The Rcvem:e and Expenditure Statement as of Sc':t..m];~'~ ~ ]9f] "~r sub- viited for consideration. !t was ord~ycd on the m~tion of/,n.h Xob':-t- :u::l Vie Uor- ship Mayor Hawkins that the statement be laid on the table for one week. -A12.Logan return~.d to th~ mcetinj- The Committce adjourned on the motion of Aid. IlcKin!ey and Mayor Havfi,:ins. PAD .aJ,!D ADOPTED, 29 October, 1951. .... Clerk '~j nna,n o Finance CO~tCIL 1.~.ETI/dG Council Chamber, 22October, 1951. The Council-re~assembled at the close of the regular council and finance m~etings for the purFose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of Council were present. BY-LAW The foliowinE By-Law was passed; ~ - To provide monies for general purposes. :1 It was ordered on ~be motio~ of Ald. !!cY. inley and !~cDon~14 that -'-!~. Inglis be given th~ ~.riv~]e~e of introducing the by-law and the by-law be re~ ] "~ first t~nc. - Carried UnenLnmus!y. It ~,:?,s ordered on ~,he notion of A].d. RoSette nnd MacDonald that _~u~e 3L (2) oF the Dianding Rules of Council be susDended and the by-law be ~ivcn Lh~ ~ ~ ~ re,dinS. - Carried Unanimously. Third Re~dipC -Ald. 1.~cDonald and McKinley - Carried Unan~ously. The Council adjourned on the motion of AlJ. _.Roberrs and Logan. R. EAD MID .'d)0?~ZD, 27 October, 1951. CONFE]~NCE Council 22 October, The Conference Cor~,ittee of the City bouncil assembled at the close ~ f the regular ccuucil and finance meetings on Monday, 22 October, 19tl for thc ]u':- pose of considering the various totters presented to them. All members ,~ the Co~ittee were present. His Worship t,~yor Hawkins was chain!~n of the neetinS. Aft,~'r consider~'-tion of the iter,'~e placed before the.m~ the Convairtee adjourned on thc motion of A!d. Jolley and Logan. READ M']D ADOi~TED, 29 October, 19D1. Clerk FORTY-FOURTH ~ETD~G REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 29th October, 1951 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. members of the Council were present, with the exception of His Worship, Mayor E.M. Hawkins. AId. Jolley was appointed Enacting Mayor. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald. SEE R~esolution No.1.28. COMMUNICATIONS Laid o_____ver from a previous meeting: N0. 317 - Martin, Calvert and Matthews - requesting conveyance of portion of Ontario Avenue to S. H. Carson. SEE _Co-,m,nication No.~l.~ The followinK Commanications were presented: N0. 319 - _Martin, Calvert and Matthews - requesting passage of by-law waiving the encroachment of the building of S. H. Carson on Ontario Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the conmmnications be received and then filed and the recommendation of the Property Committee adopted. SEE Report No.216. No. 320 - Loyal Orange Lodge - requesting permission to hold July 12th, celebration in Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the cnmm~ni- ~tion be received and filed and permission granted. N0. 321 - Orillia, Clerk-Treasurer - resolution requesting assistance of Department of Nighways to municipalities in providing grants to assist in improving parking fac~14ties. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and McKinley that the communication be received and referred to the Ontario Municipal Association for consideration. 322 - Secretary, Police Commission - re action taken re speeding on city streets. ORDEEED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Retorts that the communication be re- ceived and filed. No. 323 - Stewart Bird Motors - application for extension to present licence to sell new and used cars and trucks - ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Logan that the communication be received and filed and request be granted. No. 323+ -Martin. Calvert and Matthews - application of Bermie Yuhasz for a licence to operate a wreckingyardon property lea~ed from the M.C.R. lying to the east of Glark Avenue and south of Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and McKinley that the application be received and laid on the table. SEE Report No.217 ~EPORTS The follcwin~ Reports were presented; MC. 216 - Property C~mmittee - recommending approval of request of Solicitors on ~ehalf of the S.H. Carson, to the effect that a by-law be passed permitting the encroachment of the existing building in accordance with The Municipal Act on con- diticn that the necessary descriptions, blue prints, etc. are supplied. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. Me. 217 - Property C~.lttee - recommending application of Beunie Yuhasz be referred to Police Commission requesting that a licenee be not considered, at least until such time as the Conaission have viewed the premises where the operations are being carried on. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and McKinley that the recom- mendation of the Property Committee be not adopted but that the Con~aittee advise Mr. Yuhasz that if he provides the proper fence, the transfer and his application will be considered. No. 218 - City Clerk. - report of Conference of October 22nd. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. No. 219 - City Clerk'- report on Joint Meeting of October 25th. ORDERED on the motion 0fAld. McKinley and Logan that the report be received and adopted. No. 220 - City Clerk - reco~ending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion 6f Ald. MacDonald and Roberts that the report be received and filed and licenoes issued accordingly. 'No. 221 - Ci__ty Clerk - submitting application of BorisMitrevich for victuallin8 licence, not approved by Sanitary Ins ector er Chief of Police, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald tgat the report be received and filed and the application be not approved. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ~ouncil Chamber, 29 October, 1951. The Committee of the Whole Council assembled on Monday, 29th October, 1951 for the purpose of discussing By-law Number ~728. All members of the Committee ~re present, with the exception of His Worship, Mayor Hawkins. Ald, Jolley was Chairman of the meeting. Ald. Inglis desired to knowwhy the By-law appeared on the agenda at to-night's meeting and the City Clerk advised he had understood from discussion that it was to be brought before Council this evening. A discussion was then held with reference to the proposedby-law and Ald. Donald was of the opinion that the purpose of sending the by-law to the Hospital Board on Thursday evening was for them to try to arrive at some solution whereby the ~ree Councils could agree. F~aOLUTION ~The followingResolution was~assed: No. 128 -MacDONALD -LOGAN -EESOLVED that Ald. Jolley be appointed Enacting Mayor during the absence of His Worship, Mayor E. M. Hawkins, October 29th to November 2rid; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affix- ed. Carried BY-LAW The followin~ By-lawwas presented: Ald. Roberrs asked if there was any report as to the Hospital Board' s act- ion and Miss Stokes, advised that the matter was not discussed at the Board meeting. Aid. Inglis suggested that the problem is soluble and pointed out that Management and Labour are apparently in accord and suggested that Council get together with the Board of Governors to attempt to arrive at a solution. Following further discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the by-law be laid on the table and a meeting be arranged as soon as possible between the municipalities and the Board of Governors of the Greater Niagara General Hospital to consider the matter. ~the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan the Committee arose and reported to Council. No.~728 - Kinley be the first To provide for taking the votes of the electors on the'followtngQuestion "Are you in favour of the Council of the City of Niagara Fails granting aid to The Greater Niagara General Hospital to the amount of $1,053,000. for the purpose of assisting in the purchase of a site for a new hos- pital and erecting thereon and equipping the hospital and nurses' resi- dence and to issue debentures of the Municipality of the City of Niagara FAils for the said sum?" -. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Dormld and MacDonald that Ald. Mc- given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read time. - Carried. ~EADAND ADOPTED, 5th November, 1951. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Inglis that the Council go into Committee Of The Whole to discuss this by-law. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Inglis. F~AD'AND ADOPTED, ~th November, 1951. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, (g.~.~ 29 October,1951. · The Council re-assembled at the close of the meeting of the Committee "" .Aa~aa~ " ~Z"' of theWhole and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan that the ~port of the C~m~!ttee of theWhole be adopted. All members of Councilwere pro- ' "' "'. ' sent, with the exception of His Worship, P~or Hawkins. Ald. Jolleywas Enacting Nayor, ~ ~ ~e following By-law was passedI N°~.AZ~ - To Am. end By-Law N,,mHer 3791, being a by-law designating through highways. Xt was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that Ald. Roberts be given the privilege of introducin~ the by-law and the by-law be read the first ttae.-Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and Logan. - Carried. MISCELLANEOUS Aid, Inglis referred to the disgraceful condition of the city streets due to leaves and refuse being placed at the curbs for days at a time without being picked up by city trucks and was of the opinion that the dates for collect. ion of such refuse should be advertised so that the citizens w~)1 goyern them- selves accordingly and have their refuse out at the curb. SEE Resolution No.129 I~OLUTION The followin~ Resolution was passed; No. 129 - INGLIS - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that the City Manager prepare a schedule of the dates upon which leaves and refuse will be collected. for the information of the citizens; the sane to be advertised in the local press; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley. and also report of the Property Committee upon the matter. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Logan that Mr. Guilfoyle, son-in-law of Mr. Lang be permitted to address the Committee. FAr. Guilfoyle outlined the reasons and the pur- pose of desiring to enclose the verandah. After a full discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the matter be referred to the City ~anager and the City Solicitor for a report. The application of Sidoff Cleaners and Tailors for a permit to construct an addition to 1992 Lundy's Lane, to be used as a dry-cleaning establishment, along with the recommendation of the City Manager, were presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the application and recom- mendation be laid on the table for one week to obtain further information and com- ments from residents in the neighbourhood. The application of the Canadian Bank of Commerce for a permit to erect a new bank building was presented for consideration, along with a recommendation of the City Manager. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the building permit be issued as recommsnded by the City Manager. The Revenue and Expenditure Statement as of September 30th, 1951 laid ~ver from the last meeting, was again presented for consideration. Ald. Inglis, the Chairman of Finance asked for information with reference to certain items in the statement of Revenue and Expenditures and was advised by the City Manager how these items were being dealt with. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the Statement be received and filed. Ald. Inglis referred specifically to the frequency with which equipment was in the City Yard for repairs and following discussion on this matter it was agreed that the City Manager submit a list at the next meeting of Council of all trucks and equipment, their age and expected life, for the information of Council. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th November,1951. ......... Clerk ~ .~.~ FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 29 October,1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 29th 0cto~er. 1951 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Coattee were present, with the exception of His Worship Nayor Hawkins. Sundry accounts in the amount of $51,~65.01 were approved by the Com- mittee, The accounts submitted being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of AId, Donald and McKinley. The application of Mr. Henry Lan~ for a permit to enclose a portion of his front verandah at 9 River Road was presented, alon6 with a further c~unicati~- The Co~-,,~ttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. ~D AND ADOPTED. ~th November, 1951. - C erk .... ' '. : COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 29 October,1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance ~etings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved the Conmittee. All members of Council ware present, with the exception of His ~0rship Nayor Hawkins. BY-LAW ~e followin~ By-Law was ;assed~ . ~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Ald. Inglis be given the privile~e of introducin~ the by-law ~nd the by-law be given the firs~ readhl~, . Carried, It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be Eiven the second reading. - Carried, Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs . - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Don~!d and Logan. READ AND ADOFrED, 5th November,1951. ...... · E ing ~yor COURT OF APPEkL Council Ch~nber, 1 November, 1951. The Court of Appeal in connection with the decisions of the Court of Revision on the 1951 Assessment Roll, was held at A p.m. Thursday, 1st November, 1951 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, by His Honour, Judge Harold E. Fuller. The following action was taken upon the respective appeals; Roll Decision No._~_. Appellant Description Land BuildinS of Courtt 6050 Overall, D.G. Over-charged 720 3,8~0 Reduction 2026 Deleware Avenue on bldg.$~O0. Gastaldi, H. Over-assessed 2036 Deleware Avenue 720 3,870 Reduction on bLig.$~2~. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 29 October,1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 29th October, 1951 for the purpose of considerin~ the various matters presented to them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of His Worship, Mayor Hawkins. EnactingMayor Jolleywas Chairman of the meeting. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. Certified correct, READ AND ADOPTED, 5th November, 1951. ..~.~, Clerk. ~ ....... Chairman. FORTY-FIFTH MEETING REGULAR ~ZETING Council Chamber 5 November,1951. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 5th November, 1951, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted those on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan. - Ald. Donald arrived at the meeting - COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 325 - Clerk, Township of Stamford - requesting removal of sign from west side to east side of Drummond Road on Lundy's Lane. OROERER on the motion of Ald. Kinley and Roberrs that the cormmunication be received and filed and the Tovmship of Stamford he advised that inasmuch as the City of Niagara Falls did not erect this sign, are not in a position to do anything about it and suggest the matter be referred to those who erected No. 326 - Manager, Hydro Electric Commission - advising 'of completion of resid- ential street lighting and requesting authority of Council to perform minor adjust- ments of the same in the future, without reference Of individual cases to the Coun- cil, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~acDonald that the con~am~icatLon be received and filed and the Hydro congratulated for the very fine work which has been done in connection with the residential street lighting system and authority be granted as requested for minor changes in the same. ;, HE__PORTS The follo~dng Reports were presented; No. 222 - City ~.~__nager o Sunmary of equipment as of November let, 1951. OllDEF3D on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the report be received and laid over until the arrival of Ald. Inglis. - No. 223 - City Clerk o Meeting of Committee of the W]~ole, October 31st. ORDEFeD on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the report be received and adopted. No. 22~ - City Clerk - Meeting of Committee of theWhole, November 2nd. ORDEitD on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. No. 225 - City Clerk - Reconm~ending issuance of licences, November 5th. ORDE[~D on the motion of Ald. ~.~cDonald and Jolley that the report be received and adopted and the licenoes issued accordingly. No. 226 - City Clerk - submitting application of G. P. McAvoy for a Hawker and Pedlar Licence, not approved by the Chief of Police. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the repor~ be received and adopted and the licenee be not granted. BY-LAWS The following By-Laws were passed; No. ~+731 - To appoint Deputy Returning Officers, Poll Clerks and Polling Places . for the municipal election in December, 1951 for the year 19~2. 8 It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that Ald. Mco Kinley be given the privilege of i~troducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKirley and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Comncil be temporarily suspended and the by-law be road the second time. - Carried. - Ald.Inglis arrived at the meeting - Third Reading -Ald. l~iacDonald and Donald - Carried Unanimously. 47 2 - To provide for taking the votes of the electors entitled to vote on money by-laws on the following Question:- "Are you in favour of the City of Niagara Falls raising by debentures the sum of $1,O53,OOO.OO and donating the same to the Greater Niagara General Hospital for the purchase of a site for a new hospital and the erection thereon and equipping of a hospital and nurses' residence; conditional on the To~mship of Stanfford so donating $819,0OO.00 and the Village of ChSppawa so donating $78,000.00?" Ald. Donald, in speaking on the by-law stated that he could see no reason ~y the other participating municipalities should be subsidized by the City of Niagara Falls and pointed out the additional cost which will accrue for the City of Niagara Falls over the lifetime of the proposed debentures and felt that the v&ole Question should have been taken up months ago. But would vote for the by-law in order to give the taxpayers an opportunity to vote on this matter. Ald. Roberrs stated that there should be no apologies for opinions expressed b~ that since all efforts to come to some arrangement with the Township of Stamford have been of no avail, he intended to support the by-law but also intended to point 0utwhat could be considered the defects in the method of the Board of Governors' c~culation of the amounts to be paid by the three municipalities. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins stated that Co~mcit had extended every effort to bring about an amicable arrangement with the Township but he did not wish it to appear that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls were putting anything in the way of the project and felt that the electors are the persons to decide. Ald. Logan referred to the undoubted need for a new hospital and hoped that the electors would get behind it. Ald. Jolley was of the opinion that under the circumstances, there was no other choice and that in fairness to the Board of Governors, the by-law should be put to the people. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that Ald. Logan be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time.. Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second t~ne. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. ~cDonald and Logan - Carried Unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS His Worship~yor Hawkins extended congratulations to the City Manager and ~is staff for the very fine work done during the recent blizzard, in keeping the roads open, as he had been advised by travellore to the City from other points that conditions in Niagara Falls were better than in any of the other municipalities. Aid. Inglis desired to lmowwhat measures were being taken to sand Ferry Hill and also Newman Hill and pointed out the very slippery conditions prevailing 0n both thoroughfares. The City Manager advised that a mixture of sand and salt will be placed on Ferry Hill again, but Newman Hill was out of the Jurisdiction of the City of Niagara Falls. REPORTS Laid over until the arrival of Ald. Inglis.. No. 222 - City ~.~naEer - Summary of Equipment as of November, lst,1951. ORDEPj~D on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the report be referred to the City ~nager for his consideration of the setting up of a Depreciation Account for all trucks and equipment, before nex~ year's budget is drawn. ~,ESCELI~EOUS Aid. Jolley advised that he had heard that water is backing up in cellcars in the houses on Allen Avenue because of water being pumped out of Shaft No.2 of the H.E.P.C. project. The City Manager advised that when this water was pumped from Shaft No. 2, it was discharged into the City's catchbasin and result- ed in blocked sewers but that the water is now being routed to the ~atch basin at the comer of Ferry And Allen, which will alleviate this condition of flooding. Ald. Inglis enquired if the advertisement regarding the collection of rubbish had been inserted in the newspaper for the information of the citizens and was advised that the citizens have been notified. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberts. previous meeting, to obtain further information and co~nents from residents in the neighbourhood, were again presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion 0f Aid. Donald and Jo!ley that the matter be again laid over and the City Manager be instructed to find out from the applicants what kind of machinery is to be installed and also to ascertain whether residents in the i~aediate neighbourhood have any object- ions. The Comparison of Taxes collected as of October 31st, 1951 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the Statement be received, given the usual publicity and filed and the City Treasurer be instructed to present a report on person who are three years in arrears of t~xes. The City Manager presented a report on the sketch received fro!u ~Ir. F. Barati of 1050 Roberrs Street for an addition to his home, pointing out that the pro- posed structure, in his opinion, will be used for tourist acco~modation and suggested that this applicant be advised that if such an addition is erected, that no permit can be issued for tourist accoxm~odation on his premises at 1050 Roberts Street. ~r. HcBurney, City Solicitor, was asked to give an oppinion at this t~ne and advised that this erection would be contrary to the present by-law on motels. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that the report be received and the applicant be advised that the building is contrary to the by-law and therefore no permit for tourist accomodation could be issued. The Con~n~ttee adjourned on the motion of His Worship, Mayor Hawkins and Aid. Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 12th November, 1951. Re~3Aty Clerk. READ ~ND ADOPTED, 12th November, 1951. DepUty Clerk h ' a ' a . n nce FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 5 November,1951. The Finance Conmdttee met on Monday, ~th November, 1951 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly cerLi- fled and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts in the amount of $29,251A90 were approved by the Com- mittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placedin the money by-law for presentation to t~Council on the motion of Nayor Hawkins and Ald. Roberrs. The application of Sidoff Cleaners & Tailors for a'permit to construct an addition to 1992 Lundy, s Lane, to be used as a dry-cleaning establishment,along with the recommendation of the City Manager, which had been laid over from the COUNCIL ~EETING Council Chamber, 5 November, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of Council were present. BY-LAW .The following. By-Law was passed; No./'733 - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that Ald. Inglis ~e given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading . Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - 0artled Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 12 November, 1951. Deputy. Clerk. FORTY-SIXTH !-ZETI,_'G Council 12 ::ov~,.mb.=r, !PS1. REGUb~R -?.,'ZETiNG Pursu2nt to adjour~-~nent, the Council met at 7.30 p.mo on .'.:on~]ny, !2th of 'J0vember, 1951 for the purpose of considering g~neral business a. members of the Council were present, :.~ith the exception of Ald. jc!ley. The Couucil, having received and read the minutes of the previous !neetins, adopted these ~.n the motion of A!d. HacDonald and Logan. CC;,D,T..'TICATIONS The following Co~mnunications were presented; }[o. 327 - Property Officer, t~I.E.P.C. of Ontario - application for rebui!dizl6 high tension vrires over Victoria Avenue at Magdalen Street. CROFiLZD on the motj on of Aid. Donald and Roberrs that the con~nuz~cation be received and filed anti permicsion gra.qtod. SEE :{Z:zCRT .-',..'O. - Aid. Inglis arrived at the raeeting - .'b. 328 - Niagara Falls Fire Fi~hbers - requesting permission for use of Poplar t~ark from May 26th to 31st, 1952 for carnival. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and McKinley that the con~nunication be received and permission be given to the Fire Fighters for the dates requested in their application, provided that the approval of the City Solicitor is given to the Manager and the Mayor vF_th power to act, if a favourable reply is given by the City Solicitor. (The mover and seconder then agreed to with-hold this resolution until the arrival of the City Solicitor to discuss the matter, following which it was withdra~. An amendment was made by Ald. Inglis and Donald that the xmatter be discussed between the City Solicitor and Council. ."%~e vote being as follows: Aye- Ald. Inglis, Donald and MacDonald; Nays - Aid. Logan, Roberrs, McKiztley and the Mr. McBurney, the City Solicitor advised Council vdth regard to the matter and it was 0Mered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the commtmication be laid on the table, a report be prepared by the City Solicitor for presentation to Council at the next meeting. N0. 329 - President, St. Ann' s Women' s Society - invitation ot Bazaar, November 21st. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the communication be received and filed, the invitation accepted and as many members of Council as possible attend. ltq. 330 - Manager, Bell Telephone Company - requesting permission to place one pole and one anchor on Morrison Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mac- Donald that the communication be received and filed and permission granted. SEE Report No. 228. REPORTS ~e foll~4n~ Reports were presented; No. 227 - City Manager - recommending approval to The H.E.P.C. of Ontario to rebuild high tension lines over Victoria Avenue at Magdalen Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the report be received and adopted. N0. 228 - City Manager - recommending permission to Bell Telephone Companyto place 0~ pole 35 feet from Victoria Avenue and one anchor 25 feet each of Victoria Avenue. 0~ERED on the motion of Ald. McKix~ley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. N0. 229 - City Clerk - requesting authority of Council to endorse application of Chss 'B' licenee as approved by Department of Public Highways. ORDEi~D on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed and permission granted. 4 No. 230 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licemess. ORDERED on the motion -,~ AId. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed and licenses gzu::i~ accordingly. No. 231 - City Manager - reco..~mending appointment of Clerk to Assessment Depar:n-r ORDEFjED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that tile report be receiv,:d and filed and recommendation adopted. ~SOLUTIOI.: The following Resolution was passed; No. 130 - DONALD - INGLIS - RE3OLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to have members of Council notified by the Switchboard Operator at the City llall ing any engagements requiring the presence of Icetubers of Council; and the Scal cf tile Corporation be hereto affixod. BY-lAW The following By-Law was passed; No. 47~4 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Compa~ of Canada tc place one pole and one anchor on Morrison Street. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberts that AId. Kinley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given tile first reading. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. HcKinley and MacDonal:l that l~u].e (36) (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporari4~ suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading - AId. Roberrs and [~cDonald - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberts. RF~D Ai:D ADOPTED, 19th Hovetuber, 1951. FINANCE I'EETING Council Ch~unber, 12th November,1951. The Finance Committee ,net on Monday, 12th November, 1951 for the purl csa of alpproving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Co~m~ittee, were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. Sundry accounts in the mount of $94,804.65 were approved by the ComvdV, The accounts submitted, being passed or other;~ise dc~]i · · · · '..ere ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council Dn tl:c 'prism cf Ald. Donald and McKinley. The application of Henry Lar~Z for pe.wnission to enc!os,~, s ~:ort!o:i or the verandah at 9 River Road, laid over froln a previous neetir.~ was n~.3 n priest. tel for consideration along v:ith a further report cf the City lhnagcr cencern!ng !,i.~ con- sultation along with the City Solicitor with Hr. I.an,~ on tb.i': apl~!i~nt::.m:, it was ordered on the motion of Ald, Robotto and !{is l'Jorship :.layer, iiav,'kins t!'.at th~ :'ei,,ort be received and adopted. TIle ap[!icatiou of Sidoff Cleaners for permission to construct .~_n to the building at the rear of their proarises at 1992 Lundv's Lam~ r,n-~ cot the al- teration of the bnild~ to be used as a dry cleaninC est'~l%lishm~nt wa~ again seated for consideration, after being laid over for Further incormatis. n ~n~ the receipt of a~- objections by residdnts in the i~,~ediate nbighbourho,~d. The City llamaget advisei the Committee verbally that let ors were sent to property 0n Lundy's Lane and one on Main Street who would bc affected by these s]i-zrations sad three replies of protest have been received and more replies are e:apecbed within the ne~ few days. The City NannEst further advised that th~ Frotests already re- ceived were of the opinion that insurance rates may be affecte,j because of this Dry= Cleani~ Establishment being allowed in the area and also the misance which would' be created if the machinery is fired by coal. On the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald, Mr. Sidoff was permitted to speak to the Committee. He advised that there will be no smoke as th~ boiler ~!1 be fired by oil and there will be no annoyance to the neigbbourh~od by objectionable 0d0urs as it is his intention to instel the most up-to-date cleaning method in the City. There will be no noise by pressure of steam as a vacu'am system is to be used. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the application be received and pe~ssion be granted subject to the execution cf an agreement between Sidoff Cleaners and the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls that an oil fire u~t be inst~led rather than a coal fire An application from the Hungarian Christian Assccistion for ~. l.u/!'Mng permit to construct an addition to the front or their building at 1760 Buchanan Ave- rue was presented for consideration, alor~ with a report of the City L~anaSer. It was ordered on the motion oC His :jotship ~[ayor }{awkins and A!:I. DonaLl that the ap- plication be received and the Property Cormnittee be authorized to inspect the premises ~dth the power to act. An application of the Bax~! of Toronto to construct a bank building on Victoria Avenue was presented for consideratien~ a]on,j v~h a report of the City Mana- ger. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan tile application bc received and approved. A report of the City Treasurer on tax arrears was presented for consideration and it was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the report be received and filed. ~S CELTj~NEOUS His Worship Mayor Nawkins requested a comparison of parking meter revenue for 1950 and 1951 he prepared. Th~ City Clerk reqnested Counci].'s instructions as to the continuance of the Agreement with the Niagara Frontier Humane Society in regard to the sale of dog tags. Following a discussion, it was agreed that the Agreement should be permitted to run as at present. The Assessor, was in accord with the suggestion made that durixlg the course of taking assessment, a record be obtained of dogs. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs. EAD A~D ADOPTED, 19th Novjmber, 1951. COUNCIL 1.~ETING Council Chanber, 12 November, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purlDose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of Council were present, with the e:cce. ion of A!d. ~olley. The following By-L~w was passed; No. 473~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the !,lotion of AId. Logan and Donald that Ald.inglls be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried. It was ordered on th~ motion of Aid. Roberts and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporari4~ suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and MaCDonald. I.flSCELLAP~EOUS The City Clerk requested Council's instmctions in connection with the Electicn meetings to be held this year and advised that the Collegiate Auditori'an can be reserved for November 30th, if required. A discussion followed and the following Resolution passed. .RESOLUTION The followin~ Resolution was passed; No. 131 - LOGAN - MCKINLEY - Resolved that there be no public election xneetii~s except the meeting to be held on Nomination Night, November 28th and also one meeting to be held on Friday evening, November 3Oth at tile Collegiate Auditorium; and that the candidates speak over the local radio station at a time to be arranged on Thursday, November 29th; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. ~GSCELLANEOUS AId. Logan enquired as to when the report on the extension of Palmer Avenue may be expected and was advised by the City Manager that the report is being prepared now and would probably be ready withim two or three weeks. AId. McKinley, Chairman of the Christmas Party Co~,ittee advised that he had requested the City Clerkto contact the other two members of his Comettee regarding preparations for the Annual Christmas.Party, which is to be held on December 2Oth, and a meeting will be arranged to discuss these plans. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan, F~Fa~D AND ADOPTED, 19th November, 19~1. FORTY-SE~.~E!CiUI IZETIZ{G I~CGULAR I,EETING Cou!icil CkCTI'~,~II~ November, Pur-~;uant to adjourrment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on .HenrieS.-, !?th of !Icyember, 1951 for the purpose of considering Sos,--tel busiu~!sl; and f~:~ano~.. All members of the Ccuncll were present, with tile e:ncepti>n oCAld. Jo!]ey. .~el~ Council., having received anti read the minutes of the previous meetin6-, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan. DEPUTAT!O%IS Mr. Gordon Dorst of the hriagara Falls Collegiate Institute i:!troduced a group of new Canadians attending his night class, represcntilL a nunfi~er oC Europc~u countries and China and advised that his intention was to present to these peop].e dmocracy in action. His :,/orship llayor Hawkins welconled the group and introduced the menibers of the Aldermanic Board to them. SEE i>~solutizn Uo. 132 - Aid. Inglis arrived at the meeting - I<r. A. P. Marshall, representi~%g the Retail Merchants' Section of the Greater Niagara Chamber of CcmJnerce, was permitted to address Council, on the sisties 0F Ald. McKinley and Retorts. He a~vis?d Council of his reason for being present, namely, to acquaint them with the work that has been done and intended for tIDe future, in regard to Christmas lighting throughout the City, regretting the fact that it would be impossible to do a complete job this year. He advised that a survey had been made ~nd the merchants generally were in favour. Mr. Marshall then requested Council to e0nsider the possibility of granting $~00. towards the Christmas decorations this y0ar. After a full discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mac- Donald that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins then thanked Mr. Marshall for his presentation and requested him to contact the City Clerk later for the decision of the Finance Committee. CO~UNI CATIONS Laid over from thg~.re_jvious meeting; N0. 328 - Niagara Falls Fire Fighters - requesting permission for use of Poplar Park from May 2~th to 31s[,~ 1952 for a carnival. It was moved by Ald. MacDonald, seconded by Ald. Logan that the communication be received and filed and permission granted pending approval of the Ontario Municipal Board. An amendment was made by Ald. Inglis, seconded by Ald. McKinley that the con~mnication be referred to Coxflorence for con- sultation with the City Soli6itor. The amendment carried. RYE ~eport No.232. ~e followinK Communications were presented; lie. 331 - Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada - Notice of Hearing of The Bell Telephone Company. ORDERED on the motion~f Ald. Retorts and MacDonald that the com- munication be received and filed. No. 332 - Ontario Municipal Board - advising of filing of application by County of Welland for proposed capital expenditure for constraction of Court House. ORDEI~D on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the communication be received and the Ontario Municipal.BOard ~dvised to the effect that the City of Niagara Falls does not desire any action on the part of the Board until the necessary agreements have been satis- factorily concluded and the City Manager be instructed to obtain full infoi~nation from the Welland County Council in connection with the negotiations for the financing of this building and a revision of the draft agreement for report to Council at next meeting. Carried. Previous to this motion, Ald. Donald and Roberrs moved that the City has not as yet received a~~ oo~mnunication from the County Sol}cider and it is desirable that the matter be straightened out before the apFlication is considered by the Board and the County Solicitor be notified to this effect. lio. 333 - John Layrig - enclosing revised maps and draft of Restricted Area By- laws. ORDEP&D on the motion of Xld. Logan and MacDonald that the communication be received and referred to the Property Con~ittee for a report. No. ~3h - }luSh G. Brooks - re election meetinSs. An ameniment on the }notion o Ald. McKinley and Inglis that the conm~unication be received and tabled until writer is present at the Council meeting,was carried. A motion by Ald. Don.old and Roberrs that tlne cormnunication he received and filed and the writer notif i.-} that speeches will be made after the l.vor&nation Heeting on !'!oretuber 2$th and st another public meetinS on November 30th and radio thee will be available on the 29th, was not voted an. No. ]~5 - Fred R. Price - re traffic conditions at the corner of Welland ,'.vonuc and ~ueen Street. ORDEreD 02[ the motion of Ald. MacDonald an~ Logan that the contains}cat}on be received and referred to the Traffic Con~ttee for a report. No. D36 - Canadian Bench Advertising - re installation of benches. ORDE°..ED on the motion of Ald. KcKinley and Logan that the cc~mnic~.tio~ be received ~nJ r.- ferr~d to the City Manager to prepare a report for consideration by the Budget Conmittee. REFORTS The following lleports were presented; No. 232 - City Solicitor - re Poplar Park - O~tOE~ED on the motion of Ald. inSlie and McKinley that the report be received and referred to ConFerence. No. 233 - C_i_~tZ Mana.~er - recon~aendintS attendance of Captain Wade off the Falls Fire Departmen~ to Radiation Course in Toronto. ORDE~D on the motion AId. MacDonald and McKi~ey that the report be received and reconme~fiation ado, No. 23~ - City Mana,~?~r -' recommending attendance of Assessment Corm~issioner tc orSan}zurich meeting. ODERED on the motion of J!d..~%cDonald and Roberrs that the report be received and recomendation adopted. No. 235 - City Treasurer - report on p~.rkinC meter revenue. O~DERED on the mot}c:: of Ald. EacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed. No. 236 - City Clerk - reconm~endir~ issuance of licenoes. ORDERED on the motSon of Ald. MacDor~lld and Roberrs that the report be received and adopted and licenee issued accordingly. RESOLUTIONS Tho following Resolutions were passed; No. 132 - IN%IS - MacDONALD -tESOLVED that appreciation and commendation be extended to Mr. Gordon Dorst, of the Niagara Falls Collegiate-Vocational Institute for bribing members of his class, a group of new Canadians, to ~dtness proceed- ings of local goverment in a democratic countW; and the Se~ of the Corporation be hereto affked. No. 133 - DONALD - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the City C~mcil be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, 26th November; and the meetir~ scheduled for Monday, December 3rd be transferred to Tuesday, December ~th at 7.30 p~m;. and the Seal of the Corporation be herere affixed. No. 134 - DONALD LOGAN , SO' ~mD the . - - F.E .... that Cit-, ManaGer be irrtructed Lo con2:ur. icate with the Solicitors of the Michigan Central Railway tc speed up n:~Sctiations in order that the City of Niagara Falls may be able to proceed hm~e~iately with the pclestrian underpass at Jepson Street and the City Xansge~ submit a rei,,ort to Council at the next meeting; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Car:'is-I }.2SCELL~I~OUS AId. Tn~]~s referred to the 4epreciatior, in value of Canada Ssvin~e Bonds and requested advice from the City Manager. ~ The City Manager advised that a report had been prepared on this subject and will be presented durinng the Ginflorence. BY-LAW ]e follmdng By-law was passed; !:0. 4.7~6 - To alloy: an encroachment upon Ontario Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Logan and Doneli that AId. Robotto be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-!m.: bc given the first reading. - Carried. It ~as ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.- Carried. ~ird Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald. - Carried. ?he Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. ~D fSD ADOPTED, 26th November, 1951. Clerk " --""TMayor. FINANCE I,~ETING Council Chamber, 19 November, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 19 November, 1951 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and Placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $18,538.~ were approved by the Committee. The accounts submitted, being passed or othemvtse dealt with, were ordered Placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Mc- Ki~ey and Donald. The City Manager presente,~ a recomJaendation in connection with the request of the Principal of The Collegiate-Vocational Institute that ~r~zes be again donated by the City of Niagara Falls to the first two students in tl~e Com- mercial Class upon graduation. It was ordered on the motion of His '~'~orship l'~syor Ha',.:kins and A].d. MacDonald that the report be received and adopted and a prize of ~15. be granted to the first student and ~10. be granted as a second prize. The City Manager presented a report in regard to the revision in application for a building perr,~t of the Canadian Hungarian Christian Associati~u whereby the outer walls will not necessitate any chortles but provision ~,dl! be ~, for the required additi~msl stairway. It was ordered on the motion of ilia Mayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and permission granttd, The City Manager presented a report in connection v~ith advice recen'v.~d from !.h's. Henry La:~ to the effect that it is not intendeft to proceed withe t'-'~.~ enclosing of a portion of the v.:ram~ah at 9 River Road at the present tSne. It was ordered on the mo~] on of His ':/orship HaJor Hawkins and Aid. IiacDonald that report be received and filed· The application of Thoz,~,s Mingle for a permit to erect a small bui!~i~S on the north side of Lundy's b:ne between Main Street and Hanan Avenue to be us as a shoenakor's shop, was presented for consideration alon~ ~,dth a rei!ort of City Manager. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. 1.1cKin] ey and DonaLl that the application he referred to the Property Golmnittee for consideration. The application of Ad~, Vujak!ija for a pern~it tc construct an add!ti,u'. to Clifton inn at ~55 Clifton !!ill~ was presented for cousideration along with recormmendation of the City Manager. It was moved by A~d. kacDonald and Logan thht the application be received and the recom-uendation adopted. fin amendment made ~ Ald. Donald and Mckinley that the application be referred to the Property Conmittee was carried. The City L"anaSer presented a report in connection with the sbortaS~ horses for ploughs for four sidewalk routes and advised of the availab~lity of horses fo~' this purpose sad recomuended the purchase of a small four-wheel tracl T and 'V' p!ouZh to be used on snow piouShisS on sidewa]/<s, It ~vas ordered on th~ motion of Ald. Donald and kcKinley that the r~port be received at adopted and the same be purchased f~m the Victoria Motors at a cost of ~1,950. and the ex~enditur~ be charged to "Reserve for Ec~ipment". in offer from Angelo Guiriato for the purchase of Lot 169~ Plan 6, Hio'-:- son Avenue for the sum of $280. was presented for consideration. Upon the reco :'- mendsties of the Property Gon~nittee and on the motion of His ~'iorship Mayor Hawl:ir,: and Ald. MacDonald it was ordered that the offer be accepted subject to the ion that a dwelling of at least $6,000. value is erected on-the premises within a six months: period. The Report of the Property Committee on the above matter was ordered received and filed on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald. The Statement of Relief for the mcn'2,n of October, 1951 was prosonto'! ~r consideration. On the motion of His Worship Mayor ,H~kins and Ald. Retorts i~ ordered that the statement be received, given the usual publicity and filed. The matter of Christmas decorations referred Erom the Council meetlug, was considered at this time. ,RESOLUTION The fellerdaft Resolution ~as No. 135 - LOGAN - ROBERTS - F~SOUFED that His Worship Mayor Hawkins and the City Manager arrange a meeting ~th the Christmas Co~ffttee of the Greater Niagara ChaSer of Co~aerce and also the Hydro Electric Co~mdssion of Niagara Falls to study the prearrange of Christ~s lighti~ and sub~t a report for the next Coun- cil meeti~; ~ the Seal of the Corporation he heroic affked. ~e Co,.~;uLttee adjourned on the morton of A!d. ::cl.hqny a!!l COUZYCIL ~erl I~- :Tov.,;rr~oer, _, ~_. The Counc~]_ re-nssentbl~.d at bh,~ close cf the re6alar council anq fLuenee seetinge for the purpose ef i_.as'.sir~j the by-law which covered the accouhLs the Co~nittee. All mere?sere of Council bore present, uith th~ exc~f;tLc:TM- of A!,t. J011ey. BY-TAW assed' the follo~in~ By-law ~m,s p ..,. i!o. ~?~l - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and ;,lacDonald t.hat AId .inglis be given the privilege of introducir~J the by-law and the by-law be road the fi:st time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinl%~ and Rob.,,~rbs that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.- Carried. Third Reading - Aid. MacDonald and Logan. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Logan and MclCinley. lEAD AND ADOP~fED, 26th November, 1951. i,TM; CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 19 November· 1951. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close regular council and finance meetings on Monday, !gth November, 1951 for the puff see of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Conmnittee were present· ~.rith the exception of Ald. Jolley. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Com:ittee adjourned or t]> motion of A!d. Donald and Logan. READ AI~ ~HDOPTED· 26th November, 1951. · .~J.~: .l . . /~hairman, FORTY--ZiI[TH ".",'7 i~EGLZ.IR I.[EF.T!iiG Pursuant to adjourtmenb, the Council met ',~ " ' · 1951 for the purpose of considering general business an:l fh'_ance. All. seabets of the Council were present. The Council· having received au-~ r¢._= ~ Uv: minutes of the previous meeting· adopted these on the motion of Ald. HacDonald and ',ic!,ii~'d. ey. -AId. Roberrs arrived at the meeting - PRE:3EY. TATIO['i On behalf of the Canaiian Corps· Unit No. 104,/,r. Douglas Allen, Pr,~sij- ent, presented to the City Council a portrait og Their Royal iiijmesseg, Th,- Prin-- :ess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh and their two children. His Uorship, or E. 1,.'. Hawkins expressed appreciation on behalf of the members of Council and the citizens of Niagara Falls for this very fine portrait and proccised that it would be given a verj pro~mlnent place in the City Hall. CG3TJNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meetinE; He. 332 - Ontario Mumicipal Board - advising of filing of applics.tion by County of Welland for proposed capital ezpenditure for the construction of Court House. 0DERED on the motion of Ald. inglis and Donald that the commtu~ication be laid over until the City Manager' s Report in cormsorion with this subject is read. it :.:as further ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the cormamqication be received and filed. SEE Con~nm~ication No. P37 S~EE Re. poEt No . 2~8. N0. 334 - Hu~h G. Brooks - re election meetings. ORDE.',~D on the motion of AId.Rob- errs and Jolley that Mr. Brooks be permitted to address Council. Mr. Brooks re- iterated his views about the broadcasting of the election addresses on Thursday· N0vemher 29th and stated that this method was quite unfair. After a full discuss- ion· it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that as Cotmoil are satisfied with the present arrangements and there have been no complaints othc:' than that of 1,ir. Brooks~ the com~ramication be received and filed. The foilerminE Communications were presented; N0. 337 - Ontario Municipal Board - advising of delaying decision to proceed with hearing of application for proposed capital erpenditure for construction of Court House. ORDEP~.D on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the communication be laid ever until the City Man~ge~'s Report in connection with this subject is read. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the commun- ication be received and filed. S,EE Report No.2~8 N0. 338 - Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada - Notice of sittings in con- nection gith the application of The Bell Telephone C'~. for revision of rates. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and McKinley that the conumnicatton be received and laid on the table and copies of the Approved Statement of the Advisory Board of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities in reply to the application of the Bell Telephone Co. be made available to members of Council within the next week. N0. ~39 - NanaEer, Bell Telephone Co. - requesting pe~nission to place buried cable on Morrison Street. Ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that-the communication be received and filed and permission granted. S~E By-Law No.k738. REFORTS The follo~.~a,l Relnarts were presented[ No. 237 - Cit~ Manager - re advice received from the New York Central Rai],roa<] to proceed with pedestrian underpass at Jepson Street. ORDEFZD on the motion of A!i. MacDo~ld and Roberts that the report be received and filed. Iqo. 238 - City E&ana~er - atbachi~ draft agreement between the three municipalit deali~ withejar~ents and improvements to County Court House. ODEPSD on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the rcport be received and filed and tlnt the agreement be accepted in principle and that a rider be added to Clause 8 L~ agree~nt that tenders be called for the sale of the properly and also the eqAi' i · of the respective municipalities be established. No. 23? - City Clerk - Report of Confortunes held November 19th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and filed. Ald. [[acDonald referred to the condition of the sidewalk on Victorio Avenue adjacent to the Canadian Department Ztores ~lnd the injuries sustained s lady who had a fall at this location. ~e City Manager advised that the is to be treated ~.~th black matcrial~ ~hlch will remedyt~e situation. A!d. McKi~.ey referred to the trafCic lights at Centre Street and ton Hill and was of the opinion that there is too !o~ a delay in the ch~ut~ frm red to green and a speed up would b~ of assistance to motorists at this t~ne of tk year. BE Resolution AId. Donald was of the opinion that vrith the presentation of the !!o::i Question tb the ~lectors, it v;ould be of benefit to the ta~payers if a ffinanci'~! statement were issued. Aid. Logan s~ested that when such statement is prepar.'.d~ it should deal v~th the e~sti~ debt and should indicate the a~fect on the rate and what it would mean per thousand dollars' assessment and the mnom~t per caput. The City Manager suggested that ~aen such statement is prepared that Council meet and peruse it before publication and it was agreed that Council would meet at ~ p.m. We~esd~ afternoon for this purpose. SEE Resolution No.1 RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions wore passed; No. 136 - MCKINLEY - ROBERTS - lIESOLVED that the City Manager be instructed to the traffic lights at the intersection of Centre Street and Clifton Hill v~th a view to facilitate the reevemost of traffic by speeding up the stop and go signals; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. · Carried UnanD, muslff No. 137 - DONALD - LOGAN - RESOLVED that a capital finance statement be prepared ~howing the existing debt, future co~mmitments and the effect on the mill rate; m~ the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousli BY-LAW The follo~ngBy-Law was passed; ~o. ~7~8 - To provide for permission to TheBell Telephone Company of Canada to place buried cable on Motrisen Street. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Jol!cy and MacDonalcl tlnat Ald.McEinley be given the privilege of introduci.ng the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the faction of Aid. ~'TcKi~d.ey an! Robe:'ts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried UnanDaously. Third Reading - Aid. Roberts and Jolley - Carried Unan~nously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Roberrs and McKir~ley. Clerk \ .~_~ Mayor FINANCE I.~EETING Council Chamber, 26 November,l~51. The Finance Co~mmittee met on Monday, 26 November, 1951 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts v~aich had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $126,888.26 were approvedby the Com- mittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Don- ald and McKinley. The application of Thomas Mingle for pernttssion to construct a snell build- ing to be used as a shoe maker's shop, on the north side of Lundy's Lane, laid over from the last meeting, was again presented along vdth a report of the Property Com- mittee. Upon recommendation of the Prol~rty Committee and on the motion of Ald. Mc- Kinley and MacDonald it was ordered, although the Committee are opposed to the erect- ion of a structure of this size, since there is no violation of the by-laws, there is n0 alternative but to reconmend granting a permit to Mingle. The application of kdamVujakliJa for permission to constn~ct an addition to the Clifton Inn, 955 Clifton Hill, laid over from a previous meeting, was again presented for consideration along with a report of the Property Committee. Upon the recommendation of the Property Conmdttee and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mac- Donald it was ordered that the permit be granted. The Property Committee's Report on the above n~tters was ordered received and adopted on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald. A report of the City Manager regarding insurance for Volunteer Firemen us presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald md Retorts that the report be received and the rec~nmendation of the City Manager that the necessary application be made to the Workmen's Compensation Board to have the Volunteer Firemen of the City of Niagara Falls included u~er Schedule 2 of ~e Board and that the Union of Canton be requested to add the endorsement quoted in the CityManager's Report, to the policy now in effect for City employees for the miditlonal amount of $300. per am~um, be adopted, aml that the whole matter of i~urance be subject to review before the first of the year and the City [~.nager be instructed to present further recommendations. A report of the City Manager on the meeting held with the Hydro man and the Manager of the Local Hydro Colm,nission, along with reprcsentative'j ..~ the Retail Division of the Chamber of Conm~eroe, the City Clerk and the City ger~ was presented for consideration. The meeting was held to discuss the bility of pro~iding special ilhbmination on City streets for the Christmas se~zoa. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be re- ceived and adopted and that early in 1952 the subject be reviewed so that a d.~C- i;ite policy for future years could be arrived at. Consideration is to be give:u before the 1952 Budget is passed. The apj. lication of J, G. Tail for permit to erect a One storey bullion on the south side of Valle~a~ay, was presented for considerc-tion along with the City l.-~anager's Report. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. l'_cKinley anti Do:~a that the recormnend0J~ion of the City Manager be adopted and the pen~lit granted. Tb.e City Manager pro'seated a re;oft on the consultation of the man of Finance and h~nse12 with_ NP. Vcreker~ ~fanagcr of the iml-crial Ba~,: con- cerning the securities t~eld by the City ~1; the Post War Investment Account .... ~as ordered cn the motion of Mayor' ttawkins and Ald. Jolley that the report received and adopted. The City l.[anager presented a report reco~aendinS coverage by insuranc!: on the small cast iron water supply boiler, installed at the Memorial Arella :qPz~.- i~E the sLumnor of 1951 and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Don- ald that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager reported on the application of Alber~ Brouillette for a building permit to erect a ten-car garage at the rear of Lots ~8~ 39 and Part cf Lot 40, MeGrail avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Kc- Kinley that the report be received and adopted~ subject to the four provisiont outlined in the report. At this point, the City 14anager gave a verbal report concerning the possibility of installing an electric spottimer and electric scoreboard in the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena and the willingness of the Harold F. Stanfield Ltd. subject to certain conditions outlined in the agreement, to instel the same. After a full discussion, it v:as ordered on the motion of Ald. Jol!ey and Logan that draft agreement be referred to the City Solicitor for his opinion and that he advised of Commit' s ideas on this matter and the City Manager be given power to act if the City Solicitor' s elfinion is favourable to the agreement. The Cox~mittee adjourncd on the motion of AId. Donald and McKinley. EAD At~ ADOPTED, 4th December, 1951. Clerk COUNCIL V,~FITIi~G The Council re-assen~led at the close of the regular count!] an~ f!~,nnce meetings fox- the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts api~rovcd by the Committee. All members of Council were present. BY~U6'I The following By-L-~ was passed; No_~. 4Z~9 - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of A].d. McKinley and Donald that A!d.D. xg!is be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unan~nously. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald an I !iceDonald that Rule 36(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. MacDonald and McKi~ley - Carried Unanfr~ous4~. Council adjourned on the motion of A!d. Donald and McKi~ey. F~.D AND ADOPTED, 4th December, 1951. FORTY-NINTH 1.BETING REGULAR I.~ETING Council l~ December J!?5!. Pursuant to adjourruaent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, ~t'.-, December, 1951 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. k~acDonald an~! Donald. CONGRATULATIONS His Worship, Mayor Hawkins extended congratulations to AId. Johnstone L. Roberrs and Ald. William C. I,,'acDonald for their success at the polls in the Election held on DecemDer 3rd and also to Ald. Elect George H. Mowers. He also expressed his regrets to Ald. A. J. McKinley. TENDERS, Tenders had been called for the co{~struction of a pedestrian under- pass on Palmet Avenue at Jepson Street and on the motion of A1d. Roberrs and Mac- Donald it was ordered that the tenders be opened, initialled by His Worship !.layer Hawkins and tabulated. The City Manager expressed a desire to compare the prices submitted by the four tenderere and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the tenders be referred to the consideration of Council after the Finance Meeting. U~FZ~St[ED BUSII~SS Laid o~er from a pre~ious meeting; No. ~28 - Niagara Falls Fire Fighters - requesting permission to use Poplar Park for a carnivalfrom May 2~th to 31st, 1952. 0RDE~ZED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and McKinley that the conmunication be laid on the table again. SEE Communication No. ~38 - Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada - No[ice of sittings re application of The Bell Telephone Co. for increased rates. ORDE~ED on the molten of Aid. MacDonald and McKinley that the cor~mlnication be laid over for one week. SEE Communication No.Z!~! C01~,~jNICATIONS The follo~dng Communications were presented; No. 3~0 - The Ontario Municipal Boar__d - Setting aside of a portion of Poplar F~,rk for amusements, etc. eI{DERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and McKinley that the comkmication be received and referred to the City Solicitor for comment. (Ald, Logan voted contrary to this motion). An amendment by Ald. Logan that the matter be referred to the City Manager and the City Solicitor to draw the necessar~ des- criptions, etc. to comply ~.dth the request of the Municipal Board, was not sccon.'l- ed. No. 3~1 - Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities - Approved Statement of the Advlsory Board in reply to the Application of the Bell Telephone Company for an increase in rates, OHDERED on the ,notion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the Statement be laid over for one week for perusal of Council. TIe. 3l~2 ;'lilll~Ir T. Ih u].y:czcn rcsijnL~.~n ~ ' - = .... ZluuL,:'!3 ii:"i..!:L January !:;~, !?52. CIDEi~ED on the ~t~ m ,:.~ .'Jd ......... c0n~unicrtion be reeuivu F :;-..' fL]_ '~ ~'.',. resij:':-tf.crq h.~ ~'.e~.i_'.::l with a letter of air.. reciation ~,~ for' :'.I i Ca J.ir. Hen~:'~an fcf hi.- ~rr~. .. ~his Board. N0. 3.43 - Xko Cn~ar2o l.Iunici~'], 3oar.~ - adviai.:~ ,of :' ~c _,f confer hc~ Of the solicitors for Uel]anc] County anl L'~ oiLins of T:iaoer9 Fal2~ " re pro~os,7. d ccpita! e::pen,lltu:~e for construction ~,f Court. 'louse. e?DE/ffL' notion of AId. Donald and Robcrts that the conm~unic~-tien be r~ceive~i for consideration of Co; n'il whzn the rc,:c.rl off the C~ ~ - ~ c -- -'~L ,:.n Li.. !raft agreement CoP a].ter[~tionb e!] ? '?lt'3llr~ions to Zhe Court '.~ouz. e, !~ L'-'LnS d>:~!li ?;ith. It was further ordered that the communicationbe received anl tal~l~:d un',:5l the meeting of the Gaol Comnittee in !'/e!land~ on l'icdnesday, December tg~e the City Managar is to be given power to act& (motion made by ild. Donald and Lo~an) . }10. 3~ - Niagara Falls Fire Fighter~ - re.luestin~ increase in salaries, etc. N0. ~ - Niagara Falls Civic Enployees~ U~on - PequestinG increase in salaries,etc. 0~E~D on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that [he co~unicotions be consid- ered at the same t~ne. It was further ordered on the motion of A!d. MacDonald and Logan that the commm~cations be referred to the Special Meeting of Council to be held on Monday aftem~oon, December 10th at 2.~0 p.m. at ~k, icll th,e the City I, iana~er ~.~11 present a revised schedule of wages for all employees. -Ald. Elect George H. Mowers arrived at the Ineetin6 - His '4orship, Mayor Hawkins we].comed AI~. Elect..v-owers to the n,ecting and after expressing congratulations to him upon his success in the Election held December 3rd, advised hLm of the matters being considered by Council upon his arrival. N0. 3~6 - City Clerk, Sault Ste. Marie - resolution re Old Age Pensioners establishing,=_ proof of age. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberrs that the conmunication be received and filed and the resolution adppted. F~EPORTS The followir~ Repor. ts v;ers presented; Ms. 2~0 - City Manager - revised draft agreement re alterations and extensions to County Court House. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jolley that the report be received and adopted and the revised draft agreement be ratified providing the other parties are in agreement. ~0. 2~1 - City Clerk - report of Conm~ittee of the h"nole, November 28th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and adopted. N0. 242 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licenoes. 0RDEiLED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and adopted and licenee issued accordingly. . BY-LAW T_he following By-Law was passed; ~- To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Robcrts that AId. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-l~; be read the first time.. Carried Unarffunously. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) er the Standing Rules of Council be temporari~ suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading o Ald. MacDonald and Donald. FGAD AkD ADOFEED, 1Oth December, 1951. FI.~ANCE ]'~ZTING Council ~ Dece~a~cr, l~'5]. The Finance Conunittee met on Tuesdey, 4th December, 1951 for the put. c'~e of approving an~ also passing the various accounts ~.~.~ich had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All men~Der5 of the Comr, ittee tore present. Sund5~ accounts in the amount of $167,237.37 were approved by the Gem- nittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt vd.th~ were ordered placed in the !!~.oney by-law for presentation. to the Council on the moti~m of Mayor Hawkins and A!d. Jollsy. The Con~nittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley. r~EAD AND ADOPTED, lOth December, 1951. ...... -~ "i'. .............. " ...... ' ace Clsr ' . .. C AT[" COUNCIL I.~ETING Council Chub nb ~ December,195!. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and firsnee meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts ape:roved by the Committee. All members of Council were present. DY-LAU The follo~inj; By-~.a,u was pa:~sc¢I; No__. ~7~1 - Tc prorifle monies for S~nero! purFcses. It wa:~ or:~cr,r;d on the n~otior. oC i? ~. Jo],],;L- anl T%h!_i.,v- i! :t .'-7d w,, -~ ~, be given the priv] legs of introducing the by-ta,: and the b"-!aw bj read t!_e firs[ ~hne. - Carried UnanDnously. It was ordere.,l on the notion of lid. Jollcy ~ ~ 1 ?-[r~<:Douz].; tbf!t Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rales of Council be temporari].y suspended an.! the by-la.: he giv<n seconfi reading. - Carried Unanimoua!y. Third ~cading _Ald. HacDonald and ~..icKir~%- - Carried Unarnhr, ously. At this bin:c, the t~nders received for the censhn~ctiou cf the pud~sLria~l underpass at Palmet Av,,~nue and JeI3zon Str:~ct ..~er.~ a6ain consid,u-cq. The CiViL- Hang- get suggested that Zi~nerman Construction Com,~any's tend,~: ab ~29,g-~8. be not con- sidered. It was then r.~cennnended by the City Hana.62r that Sn~th 3rzr. C,'-.ustructien C0mpa~y's tender be accepted, not being ?-n unba].~nced bi~. O~DEPZD on the o~ Aid. Dona!.J and Jol!ey that the tender of Snith Bros. Construc~l~h Coqpany~ quoting the price of ~10,6~.~5 be accepted. T ~ S CELIX~,E OUS AId. Logan enquircd abeat the report on the e:Qeusiou of Palm,u. Avenue and was advised by the City l.:anater that the same vdll be ready no;oh week. Mr. Belousoff, sore of ]iike Belousoff appeared before Council and ib :~as ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Je!lay that Mr. Belousoff b,~ heard. He advised that he was present on behalf of his father, a t~xpa~,er and a man of 65 years of age, in excellent health and s willing worker. However~ employment is only given to him for about four and a half months during the ycar~ 'nile other young men are kept on. The City Manager explained the employment situation of the City of Niagara Falls and expressed regret for having to lay off men; and as regards to younger men being kept on, consideration is taken beecease of their youth and ability to operate mechanical equipment. The City Manager ex!.qaiued also that I.h,, Belousoff has never been a steady employee but has been placed in empl%~ent in the st,~,~er time. Ald. Donald e~cpressed the opinion that as this n~-~n is a taxpayer~ conaid'- oration should be given to him and local people should have preference providing the work is suitable, His Worship, 1Qyor Hawkins advised Mr. Belousoff that the City l. Mnager :.ill give consideration in connection with emploF~¢nt for his father. The Council adjourned on the me'bier of Zld. Donald and Logs.n. gAD AND ADOPTED, lOth December, 1951. CO:VFEREI,~CE Council Chant:- 4 Decorator, The Conference Cor.~ritbee of the City Council assembled at the close the regulsr council and finnuse meetings on Tuesday, 4th December, 1951 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All menthere of Conmktttee were Fresent~ After consideration of tile items placed before them, the Conradtree adjourned the motion of AId. Donald and Jo!ley. PGA. D A]',TD ADOPTED~10th December~1951, .~'...'.'.~' ..;(7.~~ .... Clerk FIFTIETH 2XZTiii3 12' D{~ctlkl.~r~i?y!o 2~7':!/.X I.%ET!:IG Pursuant tc adjournment, the Council met ~t 7.30 p.r.. on Lon.hL , !Cth Decsmber~ 1951 for the purpose of consid~rin6 Sen,:ra] business ak I fln:.nc~... j.]] members of the Council we:'~ present. The Council, halite recejw?d · ul r, ' i the inubes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the mot~on of LId. MacDonald and Logan, COt2f0!XCATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; D8 - Board of Transport Cor.rnissioncrs for Canals - re Uetice of Sittings ~'e appli- cation of The Bell Telephone Company for increased rates. O[{DERED oil the notion of Ald. Logan and tuglie that the conm~unication be received and filed. SEE Cofsw, nic~ ion !<o. N0. 341 - Canadian Fedecatio:~ of lL~yors and h~unicipaliti~!s - Approve4 Statement of Tile Advisory Board in rep~ to the application of the 8ell Telephone Compa~ of Camda for increased rates. OFaE~D on the motion of Ald. Logan and inglis that the communication be received and filed and the Canadian Federation of Kayors be c0mpthented upon their vez7 fine brief. The following Communications were presented; I~s. 347 - St. Paul' s English Luther. an C_~hu_?_c! - invitation to Dedicatory Services 0n Sunday, December 16th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. }icKinley and !~acDonald that the invitation be received and accepted and as many members of Council attend, particularly the Service at which their Fellow-Alderman Jolley, will participate. N0. 348 - Nia~ara Falls Clearing Itouse Association - requesting resolution re Box- i~ Day, December 26th. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~cDona]~ that the con~anication be received and filed and the Association be advised that Box- i~ Day will be declared a civic holiday on Wednesday~ Decorabet 26th. SEE Resol. u_ti%n NO.1]~8. The decision as to the date of the last Council meeting for the year 1951 ~11 be made at the Council meeting to be held Monday, December 17th, as ordered on the notion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald. At this point, His Worship }.Layer Hawkins welcomed Ex-Ald. James G. VD~ite to the meeting and congratulated him on his recent promotion on the Canadian Nat- ional Railways in connection with Union activities. RE_PORTS followin,,{ Reports were presented; ~[0. 243 - City b~nager - preliminary estLmate for ex%ension of Pa~ner Avenue. O~E~ED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and referred to next year's council for furbher study. :1o. 2~ - City Manager - report concerning vrage schedule for 1952. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the repol~ be received and hid on the table ~-.nd a copy given to the Press and Radio. PETITION The followin.q Petition ~aas _pre=2ented] 'No. 22 - Kitchener Street United Church - requesting hy-law aathorizing parking only ell the north side of Kitehonor Street between Union Avenue and Hunter St m t, ORDE~]~D on the motion of Ald. Donald ~nd HacDonald that the petition beI receiTM :l and filed and the necessary by-law prepared regardil~ the parking on Kitehonor Street al~d the City I. lanager be instructed to bring in a report in conn5ction uibh the grading of liunter Street. rG s OLu TI 0 N The followi-~ Resolution was passed; No. 138 - licKil'.rhEY - MacDCNALD - ~ZSOLVED that Boxing Day, 26th of Decenfi~er be declared a civic holid~/in the City of Niagara Falls; that all municipal buil'- ings remain closed on that date; and tile Seal of tile Corpo:'ation he hereto affix.t!. Carried Clerk ~a~aaa , __ .~113.~ c'-.', The Connet! adjourned cn the motion of AId. Donald and Jolley. iZ. AD ~%ND ADOPTED, 17th December· 19~1. Clerk :iayoc. The Finance Co!m!ittec met on MondnZ-~ !Oth Dec.'.r:be:'· !~5! for the of appro~,dng and also t;assing the various sccc-unt~ :,'hlch '::nd bc~:_, prop.~rly certified and placed before them. All members of the C,'lrnnittee yore pres.~::ted. Sund~ Accounts in the amount of .~1'76,777.!7 were aD~roved by the Con!- tittee. TIle accounts submitted· being passed or cthen.l~jse dealt with~ were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Cou:mil on the motion ef ','J0rship ~yer !Iawkins and Aid. Donald. The Statement of Relief as of November· 1951 was presented for consideration. 0n the motion of His Worship ]~ayor Hawkins and Ald. Roberrs it was ordered that the Statement be received· given the usual publicity and filed. Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKir~Ley and Logan. FIi,]Ai!CE Council 10 Decembcr,l]Zi, The Finance Colmr.~ttee mot on Monday, lOth December, 1951 for the pur- pose of approvin~ and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Conmittce were presented. Sun~try accounts in the amount of ~176~979.17 were approved by the Co.lm.~ittee. The accounts subnitted, being passed or othen.:ise dealt with· were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to tile Council on the motion of His Uorship 1.Myor Hawkim~ and Ald, Donald, The Statement of Relief as of Novc~rber~ 1951 was presented for conai'! r- ation. 0n the motion of His Worship Mayer Hawkins and Aid. Roberrs it was ordered that the statement bc received· given the ,usual publicity and filed.' PEAD AkrD ADOPTFj], l?th December, 1951. erk Cha san of Finance COUNCIL T.REETING TIle Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKimley and Logan. Council Chamber, 10 December, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance !i ,! meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All mettubers of the Council were present. BY-U~-F The follov,inJ~ By-Law was 1passed; No. ~7~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and I{acDona!d that Ald. Ingl ~ s be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the b -law "' y be read the first ti3ne. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of A].d. HcKinley and Roberts that Rule ~6 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council he temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanj~nously. Third i~cading - Aid. MacDonald and Donald - Carried Unaximously. AId. McKixkley referred to the souvenir booklet of the Royal Visit, · copies of which had been procured by His Worship the }layor so that each member of Council could have one as a memento of the occasion and expressed his appreci:~tion to His Worship l.Layor Hawkins for this thoughtfulness. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 17th Decenter, 1951. CONFEENCE Council Chs~nbzr, 10 Decorabet,l?51. The Conference Cor~littee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, lOth Decenter, 1951 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Con~nittee were present. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of ~yor Hawkins and Ald. Jolley. READ AKN3 ADOI~ED, l?th December,1951. Clerk FIFTY-FIRST .~fi~ETING. Council Chamber, 17 December, 1951. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adJourmment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 17th December, 1951 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Logan. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 328 - Niagara Falls Fire Fighters _ requesting permission to use Poplar Park from Nay 26th to 31st, 19~2 for a carnival. No. 340 - Ontario Municipal Board - re setting aside of a portion of Poplar Park for a~Asements, etc. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that these two com.-mications be considered together. It ~as further ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the commmications be received and filed, that per- mission be granted to the Fire Fighters for a carnival from May 26th to 31st,1952 to be held in the lower end of Poplar Park; that application be made to the Ontario ManictpalBoard to set aside the lower portion of Poplar Park for such purposes. Carried. -Ald. Inglis voted contrary to this motion. Ald. McKinley did not vote. SEE co~cation No. ~. The following Communications were Presented; No. 3~9 - City Solicitor . re Poplar Park. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed and application be made to the Ontario Municipal Board to set aside a definite portion of Poplar Park for the purpose of exhibitions or other lawful amusements or entertainments for temporary ~riods accompanied by proof that the park was not acquired by gift, devise orde- dication as provided in Section 12, Subsection 6 of The Public Parks Act. Carried. Ald. Inglis voted contrary to this motion. Ald. McKinley did not vote. No. 3~O - City Clerk . Fort William . resolution re amendment to The Public Hospitals Act, re residence clause for hospitalization purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. D0naldandMacDonald that the commm~cation be received-and filed and the resolution endorsed. Carried. An amendment made by Ald. Inglis and McKinley that the resolution be referred to The Ontario Municipal Association with the recommendation that the mtter be studied further for the protection of municipalities, was lost, with Ald. Jolley supporting the amendment and Ald. MacDonald, Roberts, Donald & Mayor Hawkins contrary° N0. 3~1 - Board of Education . enclosing tickets for Christmas Concert to be held on December 18th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Jolleythat the communi- cation be received and filed, the invitation accepted and as many of the members of C~mcil as possible attend. REPORTS ~e following Reports were ~resented~ N0. 24~ - City Manager . report onparking facilities at Kitchener St. United Church. 0~EF~D on the motion of Ald. Donald and~acDcnald that the report be received and referred to the 19~2 Council for consideration. ~ainambl~6 - City Clerk ~ report on meeting of Committee of the Whole, December lOth. on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolleythat the comnnmication be received ~ filed, No. 2J-~7 - City Clerk - recomnending issuance of 321.cence to meat cutter. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs that the report be received and adopted and licence issued accordingly. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 139 - MacDONALD - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that the next regular Council meeting be held at 7.30 p.m. 'on Thursday, December 27th which will be the final meeting for the year 1951; and that the date and time of the Pre-inaugural meeting be considered at this meeting; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carrie~. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Inglis requested the CityManager to prepare a tentative report on the finances of the City for consideration of Council at the meeting of Dec- ember 27th. BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. ~?~3 - To amend By-Law No. 3790, respecting traffic. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that Ald. R6berts be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read 'the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and Jolley - Carried. No. 47~ - To authorize the execution of an easement between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and the Hydro Electric Power Commission of .Ontario. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. = Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Jolley and Roberts that Rule 36 · (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. No. 474 To authorize the execution of a lease between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and the Hydro-Electri9 Power Commission of Ontario. Donald be the first It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberts that Ald. given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read time.- Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of thA standing rules of Council be temporar.i.~V suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried.. ,Third Reading ~ Aid. Jolley and McKinley - Carried. N_~4746 - To authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and Smith Brothers Construction Company for the construction of a pedestrian underpass. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first t~me. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Jolley and McKinley that Rule '36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.. Carried. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. The following By-Law was presented; No. 4747 - To authorize the local improvements on various streets under the prov- isions of The Local Improvement Act. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that Aid.McKinley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.. Carried. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the by-law be referred to the Ontario Municipal Board for approul - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. EAD AND ADOPTED, 27th December, 1951. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 17 December, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Monday, l?th December, 1951 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with 'the exception of Ald. Logan. ~ mittee. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $349,386.66 were approved by the Corn- The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of His Worship Nayor Hawkins and Aid. Roberrs. The City Manager presented a report on insurance of eligible employees of the Corporation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and laid.over for consideration and discussion with represent. atives of the Insurance Company at the next meeting; that the City Solicitor be requested to forward a letter confirming continuance of insurance coverage for pensions of the Corporation and that the other Insurance Companies be contacted t0 ascertain whether their rates are comparable to those charged by the Union of Can- ton. The City Clerk desired to know the wishes of the Committee in connect- ion with the issuance of additional cheques to relief recipients for the Christ- ms season and quoted the mount necessary to take care of this expense. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the necessary-amount be approved Eor this purpose. Ald. McKinley referred to the fact that he had been approached by people regarding the recent Hospital By-law which had been supported at the recent Municipal Election and desired to know whether the Ontario Municipal Board would hold a hearing to given an opportunity to taxpayers desiring to offer any object- ions. He was advised that the City of Niagara Falls will have to pass the by- law authorizing the City' s Share of the cost, which will then be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval. The Board will then set a date and time for the hearing and the public will be notified. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading .Ald. MacDonald _ Roberrs - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. _ Carried. AND ADOPTED, 27th December, 1951. Clerk READ AND ADOPTED, 27th December, 1951. ~...~...~... ...... ....... ...... erk airman/ nance. ., COUNCIL NEETING -,, Council Chainher, 17th December,1951, The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council a~A finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Comn~ttee. All members of Ceuncil ware present, with the exception of Ald, Logan. BY-LAW The following By-Law was passed: No. 47A~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Robex~s that Ald. Inglis be given theIrivilege of introducing the by-law ami the by-law be read the first time. - Carried, FIFTY-SECOP~) MEETING Council Chamber, 27th December,1951. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, 27th December, 195 i for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the miraAres of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald.~cDonald and Logan. COMMUNICATIONS The following Cu~,aunications were presented~ No. 352 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - requesting permission to place 1 pole at the corner of Peer Lane and Allen AvenUe. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mc- Kinley and MacDonald that the commmnication be received and filed and the request gra~ted. SEE By-law No.47~9. No. 353 - Greater Niagara General Hospital - requesting date for meeting with Council to discuss money by-laws and financial needs of hospital construction. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the communication be received and filed and arrangements be made for Council to meet with the Board of Governors on January l~th, 1952. No. 354 - Kitchener City Clerk - resolution requesting restoration of $1,000. second mortgage loan for individuals building homes under the provisions of the National Housing Act. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. JoLley and Inglis that the communication be received and the resolution endorsed, striking out the amount $1,000. and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce Housing Committee for consideration. P~rITION The following Petitionwas presented; No. 23 - Barbara Scott and 81 others - requesting reduction in price of admission for students to Memorial Arena. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mac- Donald that the petition be received and filed and the regulations of the Arena Committee be adhered to that the price of twenty-five ce~ts was and still is the price of ~dm~Ssion for students. ~ESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 140 - tNGLIS - MACDONALD - RESOLVED that the commendations of the City Coun- cil be extended to the Kiwanis Club for their splendid efforts on behalf of New Canadians, in obtaining invitations into the homes of citizens of Niagara Falls to enjoy the festivities on Christmas Day; and the Seal of the Corporation be heroic affixed. Carried Unanimously No. 141 - DOE - INGLIS - RESOLVED that a letter be directed to Dr. W. H. Moo Millan, Federal Member of Parliament expressing the dissatisfaction of the City of Niagara Falls with the rail deliveries and urging that the staff cf the local Post Office be au~m.-nted to insure efficient and proper service; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimous~' In connection with the above resolution, Ald. Inglis stated that it was not his wish to criticize the mail carriers as their walks have been made larger and an increase in staff would help to overcome this situation. MISCEJ.IANEOUS Ald. Inglis complimented the City employees for their splendid efforts in keeping the roads open during Christmas Day as many of the employees sacrificed their holiday in order to clear the snow for traffic and the City Manager w~s in- structed to express the appreciation of Council for their co-operation. AId. Donald referred to the fact that great difficulty is caused by motorists leaving their cars for long periods necessitating their removal by City employees before snow ploughs can be used, and was of the opinion that the public should be notified to remove their cars to facilitate the work of the snow ploughs. BY-LAWS The followin~ By-laws were passed; No. ~7~ ' To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to place i pole. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and ~cDonald that Ald. Mc- Kinley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporaril~ suspended and the by-law be .given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. ~cDonald and Jolley - Carried Unanimously. ~ - To authorize the execution of an Agreement. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that Ald. Don- ald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law hercad the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MAcDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. MAcDonald and Roberts - Carried Unanimously. At this point, His Worship the Mayor and members of the Aldermanic Board expressed their sincere regrets at the departure of Ald. McKinley and were unanimous in their praise of his conscientious efforts on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls during his tenure of office and expressed the hope that he would offer himself again for public office to service the community. Ald. McKinley acknowledged the remarks of the Council and expressed his appreciation tot he CityManager, the City Clerk and other officials of the City and all civic employees for their co-operation and assistance and extended congra- tulations to Ald.Elect George M~wers. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, ?th January, 1952. Clark Nayore FINANCE N~.~TING Counqil Chamber, 27th December, 1951. The Finance Committee met on Thursday, 27th December, 19~1 for the pur- pose of approving and also passing the various accounts ~ich had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry Accounts in the mount of $31,988.68 were approved by the Com- · mittco. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. The City Manager's report on insurance of eligible employees of the Corporation, laid over from the previous meeting, was again presented for con- sideration. Mr. R. W. Haist, representative of Mortimer $nd Bampfield Insurance Company was present and on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mc~ Kinicy it was ordered that he be heard. Mr. Haist advised the members of the Committee that Mr. Ross, Casualty Manager of the Union of Canton Insurance Group had been consulted and advised that no further reduction in the insurance rates could be offered by that Group. After a full discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jolley that it was with regret that the policy with the Union of Canton Group be discontinued and that application be made for coverage under the Workmen's Compensation Board. Carried. A further motion made by Ald. MacDonald that the policy with the Union of Canton be continued, was not seconded. The report of the City ~ager with reference to revenue and expenditures for the year 1951 was presented for consideration. Ald. Inglis, Chairman of Fin- ance in discussing the report, quoted various financial factors affecting the im- mediate future of the nmnicipality and gave notice of intention to submit two motionsto Council at the Inaugural Meeting; the first, that the City Manager sub- mit plan and estimates on additions to the City Hall before the Budget is brought in to provide proper administrative and Police accommodation. The second, that a chartered accountant or the City auditor make a report on the accounting system after complete i~formation and facts have been given at a meeting of Council to institute a modern accounting system. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Don- ald and Roberts that the report of the City Manager on revenue and expenditures for the year 19~1, be received and laid on the table. The a~plication of Smith Bros. Construction Co. fo~ permission to con- struct an addition to the Canadian Bank of Co~erce at the corner of Erie Avenue and Queen Street was presented for consideration. Upon She recommendation of the City Manager and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald it was ordered that the permit be granted. --- Ald. Logan left the meeting --- The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts. READ AND ADOPTED,.Tth January, 19~2. Chairma~ o Finance. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 27th December, 1951. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Logan. BY-L~IW The followi~ By-law was passed; No. ~7~0 - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Roberts that Ald. Inglis be given the privilege of introducix~g the by-law and the by-law he given the first reading. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. _ Carried. Third Reading .Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. PRE-INAUGURALMEETING It was agreed that the pro-inaugural meeting of the City Council he held on Thursday, January 3rd, at 3 p.m. INVITATION AId. Inglis extended an invitation to the Mayor and Council and Civic Officials to 'Open House' to be held at his residence at 2163 Pine Grove Avenue on Saturday, December 29th from 3 until8 p.m. RESOLUTION The followin~ Resolution was passed; N0. 17:? . DONALD . JOLLEy . RESOLVED that the appreciation of the City Council be expressed to the Chairman and members of the Christmas Party Committee for the splendid Party tendered to the Civic employees; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~arried The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts. Clerk 7th January, 1952. Mayor. [IRST ~,~_ETING INAUGURAL bREETING Council Chamber, 7th January, 1952. t5 In accordance with the provisions of The Municipal Act, the Council met at ll. O0 o'clock with all members present. The Council included His Worship biayor E. M. Hawkins and Aldermen W. C. FacDonald, G. R. Inglis, H. A. Logan, A. C. Jolley, J. L. Roberrs, Grant Donald and George H. Mowers. The statutory declarations of office and qualification were filed with the Clerk when the oaths of office had been taken byMagistrate John B. Hopkins. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that a vote of thanks be extended to Magistrate J. B. Hopkins by His Worship bMyor Hawkins. Ca_~rfied Unanimous3~k After this the. Council was duly organized and open for the transaction of general business. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Reverend Father Claude Engemann. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Jolley that the officiating clergyman be thanked for his service at the meeting. Carri_Jed Unanimo~ His Worship Mayor E. M. Hawkins then deliveredhis inaugural address. On the motion of Ald. Logan and Inglis, the Mayor, s inaugural address was ordered spread on the minutes. INAUGURAL ADDRESS To the members of the Council: Car~ In beginning my second term of office as Mayor of our wonderful City of Niagara Falls, I first want to extend to the citizens my sincere appreciation for m~re-election by acclamation. I am very proud and thankful and will at all times endeavour to represent all of the citizens honestly and fairly to the best of m~ ~ility. I am sure that all wall agree with me that the City of Niagara Falls is the finest City in the Dominion and we have one of the greatest Tourist attractions andere in the world, and it is paramount that we keep our city as clean as possible for the great number of visitors that come to us everyyear. As the City Council enters the New Year, 1952, with the re-election of Ald- omen Johnstone Roberrs and William C. ~cDonald, I feel it is a Justification of their good work on Council and endorsement of the work Council has done in 1951. I congratulate them and know they w~ll continue to give the same good work in the future. We are starting the NewYear with one new member. It is indeed a pleasure t0welcome Alderman George Mowers to the Council for 19~2. Alderman Mowers has had a great deal of experience in communitywork and I am sure he willgive to the citi- zens his best co-operation on. all matters that come before Council. I congratulate hAm on his election. To Aldermen Donald, Jolley, Inglis and Logan, may I say 'You have served the Council and the Citizens well in the past and I Imow youv dll continue to do so in the year 1952'. Alderman McKinley served the Council and citizens well in the past ~nd I know I speak for the members of Council who have worked with him that we wish him continued success and good health. I extend to our former .Mayor, Hencurable W.L.Houck, congratulations on his re-election as Member of the Provincial Legislature and wish for him and Mrs. Houck every success and continued good health. In the past five years - four y~ars as Alderman and one year as 1.~yor I have received the finest co-operation from Mr. Orr, O.B.E. the City Manager; Mr. Clancy Patton, the City Clerk; Mr. Wilfred Soulsby, the City Treasurer; the staff at the City Hall and all civic officials and employees. This co- operation has made ray terms of office very pleasant and I sincerely appreciate this co-operation, and I am sure I speak for. Aldermen Donald, Roberrs, Jolley, Logan, Inglis and MacDonald. To our new member, Alderman Mowers, 'I know, as you move along in the year, you will appreciate the invaluable time that is given by the officials and the staff'. During the year 1951, Major Edward Morton was appointed Assessment Commissioner for the City of Niagara Falls, and during the short tin~ he has been with us, I feel his knowledge of assessment problem will serve the City well and that the Assessment Department is in good hands. The Board of Health, on which I have had the pleasure of serving in the past year, are doing good work and our thanks go to Dr. Davidson, the Chairman; the Board Members; our Medical Officer of Health, Dr. ~nitelock; Dr. Hodgson, the Dairy Inspector; Mr. Androws, the Sanitary Inspector; and to our City Nurses, ~Lrs. Dorothy MacLean and Miss Ivy Betts, whose work is never- ending. I have also had the pleasure during the past year of serving on the Library Board and have received the utmost co-operation at all times. Our thanks go to the Chairman, Mr. Quinlan, and the members of the Board and trust that we may continue in the future as we have in the past. Serving on the Hydro Commission, the Police Commission, and the Hospit~ Board of Governors, has been a wonderful experience and I can assure you gentle- men that co-operationwith the City Council is always predominant and the members are doing a great deal of work. I trust that this co-operation may continue in the future. - ~y others come into the picture and all have given their best services. I sincerely hope and trust they may carry on their good work. The splendid Police and Fire Departments under Chief Pay and Chief Shapton, along with their members, have given wonderful service to the citizens of Niagara Falls and I feel we have the finest in the Dominion and I congrat- ulate both Departments. To Miss Winnifred Stokes of the Evening Review, Mr. George McLean of the Niagara Falls Gazette, and Mr. Howard Bedford of Radio Station CHVC ,You have been verygenerous in your comments and remarks of the Council meetings a~ we loo~ forward to another year of pleasant associations'. During the year 19~1 the normal programme of maintenance of municipal facilities was carried out. In addition, Several sp~pial projects were com- pleted and others commenced. "' During the early spring the stands at the baseball field at Oakes' Park were completed with the. result that this field is now one of the best equipped in the district. The storm sewer on Jepson Street and St.Lawrence Avenue from Palmer Avenue to Epwor~h Circle was completed. The completion of th~.s work should "relieve flooding in this district. Negotiations were carried on throughout the year for the construction of a pedestrian underpass under the New York Central tracks at the intersection of palmer Avenue and Jepson Street. Permission to proceed ~ith the work has now been obtained and a contract awarded and the construction of the necessary works com- menced. As a result of the construction of the power tumlel by the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario, many problems have hac! to be dealt with by the City Council. An agreement with the Coamission covering major operations has been com- pleted but it is anticipated that problems will arise from time to time requiring immediate attention. Traffic lights will be installed where the construction road of the Commission crosses City streets. Work on the new school on Valleyw~ywas carried on throughout the year. It was anticipated that the work would have progressed sufficiently to permit the completion of the road and sidewalks on Valleywayand Homewood Avenue. However, due to the necessity of trucking heavymaterial, the work was delayed as long as possible'with the result that it has been possible to only com]~lete one lane of Valleyway between SLoth Avenue and Jepson Street. The second lane will be com- pleted in the spring of the year. During the year 1951, the sidewalks and curbs on Inglis Drive and Alex- ander Crescent were completed and the road surfaces graded and stoned. These roads will be surfaced early in the spring. Throughout the past year, a special comndttee, including representatives of the County of Welland, City of Welland and City of Niagara Falls, have had numerous meetings to study plans for alterations and extensions to the County Court House at Welland. Plans and specifications were finally completed and tenders called for. After careful consideration the work ~s awarded on the hasis of 'firm' bids and contracts signed. It is anticipabed that the entire cost will be $5&9,000.00, of ~ich the City of Niagara Falls'share ~will be approx- imately nineteen percent. It is anticipated that representatives of the City Council will be required to sit as members of a Special Committee to supervise the construction work. It was estD~ated that the new clearwater reservoir, at the Filtration Plant at Chippawa, and the new 30-inch attxiliary main between the Filtration Plant and Falls Views, and the new feeder main from Falls View to the comer of Lundy's Lane and Drummond Road would be completed during 1951. Work on the projects commenced in the spring and the clear water reservoir is practically completed. However, after approximately one-half of the 30-inch a'uxiliarymain had been laid, work had to be suspended because the manufacturers were unable to secure the necessary steel plate. After considerable delay, delivery of the necessary steel was obtained from European mills and shipments of pipe are now being received. Completion of the work is estimated for approximately April let, 1952. During the past year the agreements providing for the sale of water to the Township of Niagara and the Village of Chippawa were revised to bring the price of water in line with present costs of labour and material. The City Council of 1952 will have to consider several major problems. For a number of years the surfaces of the permanent pavements have been deterior- ating rapidly due to age. It would seem to be advisable to proceed with a rehabilitation programme spread over a period of four or five years, having in mind that new paved surfaces can only be constructed where major construction work for sewers or water mains is not contemplated. It will be necessary to provide for the construction of a shaft to the power tunnel of the Nydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario to take storm water from the sewer system in the vicinity of Valleyway and Stanley Avenue. The work on the shaft must be co-ordinated with the construction program of the Hydro Commission. The construction of a new hospital for the Greater Niagara Area will force the City Council to study very carefully the sale of debentures to provide the Portion of the money to be contributed by the City of Niagara Falls. The problem of financing by municipalities is complicated at present due to the uncertainty concerning the rate of interest that will have to be paid and itwould be unfortur~te if the City were forced to borrow at an inopportune time. to mainta~He ability of municipalities to finance the general expenditures necessary the many services provided for the residents, together with the contri- butions which must be made for social welfare, is under review by a Special Committee It) appointed by the Provincial Government. A very careful study of the many municipal responsibilities and the limited avenues of revenue must be made and a carefully prepared presentation forwarded to attempt to alleviate the exist- ingheavy tax burden levied on real estate. The Planning Board has prepared a plan for zoning the entire are~ for residential, commercial and industrial purposes. The plan and by-law sub- mitted are the result of over two years' work and it is essential, if an orderly development of the area is desired, that some steps should be taken earl~. in the year to have a satisfactory plan and zoning by-laws approved. We, in the City of Niagara Falls, like so many other municipalities, are feeling the heavyburden of increased costs for hospitalization, Child Wel- fare, Unemployment Relief and Administration of Justice; that it is coming to the point beyond the ability of the taxpayers to absorb. I feel that the Pro- vincial and Federal Governments should be asked to help the municipalities to a greater extent than they are doing and thus alleviate the burden without losi~ our autonomy as a municipality and being dictated to by the Governments. We have in Niagara Falls a tremendous amount of exemptions on Provin- cial and Federal Crown Properties. We provide municipal services for these properties and the costs must be borne by the taxpayers which, in my opinion, I do not think fair and we as a Council must keep on protesting these exemptions so that we can eventually include them on the tax roll. I want to stress that econo~ is very essential this year and in the years that lie ahead and I hope the Chairman of Finance will maintain a rigid economic policy without impairing our present services so that we can maintain as low a mill rate as possible. I realize costs have gone up and we are faced with building a new hospital which is sorely needed, but with co.operation of all CouncilMembers, I feel we will keep the interest of the ratepayers in our minds at all times. In n~ opinion, the year 19~1 has been a successful one for the City of Niagara Falls and in concluding this, my second Inaugural Address, I hope our resolutions will bear fruit and we can close the year 1952 with a feeling of success. Ladies and Gentlemen, I sincerely appreciate your attendance at this Inaugural Meeting this morning and wish for you success and happiness during 1952, and may the City of Niagara Falls continue to be the Honeymoon City of the World. E. M.. HAWKINS, Mayor. ADOPTION OEMINUTES The minutes of the previous meeting, having been received and read, were adopted on, the motio~ of Ald. ~cDonald and Mowers. CERTIFICATE The. City Clerk certified as to the' result of the poll held on the 3rd December, 1951, and on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs the communication was received and filed. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were paseed; No. 1 - LOGAN - INGLIS - RESOLVED that Aid. A. C. Jolley be and is hereby appointed the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the City Council for they ear 19~2; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 2 - MacDONALD _ [~'~RS - RESOL%~D that Dr. J.H.Davidson, Mr. Alex Collins and Mrs. J. R. Kelly'~Y~d are hereby appointed as the members of the Local Board of Health for the year 1952; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimous~l_Z!. No. 3 - DONALD _ ROBERTS _ RESOLVED that Mr. Claude A. Findlay be and is hereby appointed as a re~r~s'~Fntative of the City Council on the Public Library Board for the years 1952, 1953 and 195~,; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Una~ni_mmqus.~Zi No. ~ - JOLLEY _ LOGAN - RESOLVED that George Martin be and is hereby appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Court of Revision for the year 1952; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl~y! ~a~ No.4~5~. No. 5 - INGLIS . MacDONALD _ RESOLVED that Ald. George H. Mowers be appointed for the year 1952 and Messrs. Carl D. Hanniwell and E. A. Thomas be appointed for the years 1952, 1953 and 1954 as the representatives of the 8ity Council on the Greater Niagara Area Planning Board; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 6 - MOWERS _ DONALD - RESOLVED that His Worship, Mayor E.M.Hawkins be and is hereby a~ointeh a~ th'j representative of the City Council on the Niagara Parks Commission for the year 1952~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unani;,:ouslj~. No. 7 - ROBERTS - JOLLEY -RESOLVED that His Worship, Mayor E. M. Hawkins be and is hereby appointe~he representative of the City Council on the Beard of Governors of the Greater Niagara General Hospital for the year 1952~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carj_ie~__Una__~ou___s~. No. 8 - LOGAN - INGLIS _ RESOLVED that Ald. W. C. ~cDonald be and is hereby ~pointed as the representative of the City Council on the Children's Aid Society for the County of Welland for the year 1952; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C_,r.~r~p.d Unanimo~slZ. N0. 9 -MacDONALD _ ~EI~ - RESOLVED that George Jo Emery be and is hereby appointed the Weed Inspector for the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1952; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C~rried ~nanimousl~. No. 10 - DONALD - ROBERTS . RESOLVED that Aldermen H. A. Logan, W. C. MacDonald and Ingli~'be and are appointed as the members of the Property Con~mittee of the City Council for the year 1952; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. l~o. ll - JO~ - LOGAN - RESOLVED that Ald. George H. Mowers be and is hereby ~Ppointed as Chairman of Equipment for the year 1952; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. ~arried Unanimqusl_~. M0. 12 - INGLIS -MacDONALD _ RESOLVED that Ald. Johnstone L.Roberts be and is ereby as Chairman of Traffic for the year 1952; and the Seal of the be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl . N0. 13 - MOWERS -ROBERTS - RESOLVED that Aid.Grant Donald be and is hereby appointed as Chairman of Arena for the year 1952; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C~arrie~ Unanimously. 14 , JOLLEY - LOGAN - RESOLVED that AId. Grant Donald be and is hereby appointed representative of the City Council on Welland County Buildings for the year and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, No. 15 - INGLIS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that Ald. Jol]ey, Logan, and Roberts be and are hereby appointed as the members of the Soldiers' Memorial Committee for the City Council for the year 1952; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimous!~L' No. 16 - Mff~ERS - DONALD - RESOLVED that Ald. Roberts, Logan and ~iacDonald be and are hereby appointed as the members of the Employees' Christmas Party Committee of the City Council for the year 1952; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously: COI~.~NICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings_; No. 195 - (1951 File) - Niagara Falls 0 t~m~ st ClUb - re comfort station at Poplar Park. ORDERED on the motion of Eld. Donald and MacDonald that the con~nunication be referred to the City Manager for submission of a report on the Cost of such a building, before the budget is drawn up. No. 214 - (1951 File) - United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of Amsric_!.- re appointment of building inspector. ORDERED on the motion of A~. Logan and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed and the Union be notified that the City ~nager and his staff are performi:~g these duties satisfactorily at the present time. Carried. An mmendment by Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the Commnnication be referred tp the Budget Comnittee to give some consideration as to whether it is possible or not either to give part time work to some building inspector, who is qualified having knowledge and ability, or that a full time inspector be employed and money be placed in the Budget for that purpose. The amendment was lost, the vote being as follows: Aye -Ald. Inglis, Jolley and Mowers; Naye -Ald. Logan, Donald, Roberts and MacDonald. The Council adjourned until 2 p.m. on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th Jamiary, 19~2. ~{erk ADJOURNED MEETING Council Chamber, 7th January, 1952. The Council re-assembled at 2.20 p.m. for the purpose of considering the general business and finance which had been properly presented to them. All hers of the Council were present. CO~.~UNICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 1 - His Worship, Ma~y.o.r Hawkins - appointment of representative on Court of Revision. ORDEED on the mo~ioTof Ald. Donald and Mo~rs that the comnmni- cation be received and filed. No. 2 - Probation Officer, Juvenile Court - Annual Report. ORDEI~D on the motion of Ald. Jolley and ~cDonald that t~con~uunication be received and laid on the table for perusal of Council. No. 3 - Bell Telephone Company - requesting permission to place anchors and pole on Ellen Avenue and Walnut Street. OFtDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that the commanication be received and perraissicn granted. SSS_JZ-naw No-4752. No. 4 - Ontario Oo~d Roads Association - Annual Convention. 0.RDEPED on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that the ~o~'aunication be received and filed, membership be renewed, the City Engineer, Streets Superintendent and two delegates be per- mit~ed to attend the Convention in Toronto on Fehr'ua~ 12bh and 13th. N0. 5 - City Clerk - Port Arthur - requesting endcreation of resolution re Advance Poll. ORDEltED on ~he motion of AId. Donald and Logan that the coramunica~ion be ~eceived and filed~ the resolution endorsed and a copy of the same be forwarded ~o the Ontario Municipal Association and also to Mr. We L. Houck, our Local Pro- vineial Member of Parliament. No. 6 - Niaaara Falls CivicE__r~!!9~..ees~ Federal Union 133 - requesting continuance of cost of living bonus u~il budget.adopted. ' No. 7 - Niagara Falls Fire Fighters, Local 528 - requesting continuance of cost of living bonus until budget adopted. ORDE'~E~o'~the motion of Ald. Jolley and ~c- Donald that the two communications be considered together. It ~ms further ordered m the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs that the communication be r~ceived and filed and the requests granted. No. 8 - Central Committee, Greater Niagara Veterans - requesting removal of snow during ceremonies at Cenotaph. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed and the Committee notified that their request will be acceded to. N0. 9 - Daughters of St.George - requesting tag day in June. O~BERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the con~cunication be received and filed and the request granted and June 7th be allotted to the Daughters of St.George. Laid over from previous meetings; N0. 243 - (1951 File) - Ctty MapaEer - report on extension of Palmet Avenue from Jepeon Street to Huron Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan, that the report be referred to the Traffic and Property Committees for further stu~.Vandreport, N0. 2~,5 - (1951 File) - City Manager - report on ~idening of Hunter Street, from ~ion Avenue to Kitchener Street, and Union Avenue from Kitchener Street to Hunter Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received a~dadopted and the work proceeded with in 1952. ~e foliowinE Reports were presented: N0. 1 - City Clerk - recnmmending resolution to amend Children's Protection Act in connectionwith payment of stenographic fees for transcription of evidence. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the report be received and laid on the table and the City Clerk be instructed to contact Provincial Authorities to ascertain the purpose of such amendment passed in 1951. No. 2 - City Clerk - reco~nending issuance of licenoes. ORBEED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Roberts that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolution was passed; No. 21 - Ik~LIS -LOGAN - RESOLVED that a meeting be arranged with the City Auditor to discuss the financial set up of the municipality and obtain his views aS to the advisability of consultation ~dth other chartered accountants or office administration specialists; and the Seal of the Corpsrat:ton be hereto affixed. The following Resolution was passed; Carried Unan~'mous~. No. 17 - JOLLEY - DO~L~ - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy be forwarded to the family of the late John W. Kells expressing the Sympathy of His Worship Mayor Hawkins, the City Council and citizens of Niagara Falls upon the death this retired, faithful employee of the Corporation; and the Seal of the Corpqr ation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimous~l~. 'The follo~dng Resolution was presented; No. 18 - INGLIS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that Whereas over a lapse of time the ~cco~nodation and facilities in the City Hall have become complete inadequate; And Whereas in the past few years other services have been provided or improved;but no noticeable change in the City Hall or storage provision have been made; And ~hereas ~he Police Quarters located in the City Hall have reached the stage where they are incapable of accommodating the present Force and enabling them to perform their duties pro- perly; And ~ereas there is at present in Reserve an amount of approximately ~180,000.00 set aside for such purposes; Therefore Be It Resolved that the. City ~nager be requested to have proper plans .and estimates prepared for additions to th~ City Hall and renovations to such extent that it would provide proper administrative and Police accemodation; and the Sea! of the Corporation be hereto affixed. L,O S~ SE Resolution No. 19 The following Resolution was paesed;;~; No. 19 - DONALD - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that a Committee be appointed to consider all phases of conditions and accommodation in the Cit~ Hall and a report and recommendationa including the possibility of alterations and additions to the existing structure b~ submitted; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~arrie4 The vote on Resolution No. 19 was as follows - Aye - Ald.Donald,Roberts, Logan and Jolley. Naye- Ald.Inglis,MacDonald and Mowers. The following Resolution was presented; .. No. 20 - ~NG.LIS - P~S~0LVED~ that ~ereas there is i~sufficient staff and accom- modation in the Accounting'Department for proper budget control and financial administration; AndWhereas modern, mechnical equipment necessary for such proper sam~nistration is not available because of limited space; And Whereas certain types of cost accounting are not handled by the proper ~arties and the desired result is not obtained; ~nd Whereas in a business with an annual turn- over of approximately $2,000,000~ it is essential that the moat efficient admin- istration possible be obtained; Therefore Be It Resolved that the City Auditors or some other chartered accountant be requested to make a complete and detailed report on the accounting system, to be submitted for the consideration of Coun- cilwith a view to instituting a satisfactory modern accounting aystem; and t~e Se~l o~ the Corporation he hereto affixed, (This resolution was not voted on) See Re.solution No.~. BY-LN,'~ The follo_'~inM By-laws were_ passe~d; No. 475~ - To appoint members of the Court of Revision for the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1952. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. 'MacDonald and Jolley - Carried Unanimously. To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to place an anchor on Ellen Avenue, and oils pole, one anchor and a tree attachment on l'~lnut Street. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Jolley and Roberrs that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Retorts that Rule 36 (2) of the standing rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. X~rSCELL~NEOUS AId. Donald enquired as to when the water line extension would com- mence and was advised by the City Nanager that more pipe is expected within a few days and the work will be proceeded with providing proper weather conditions prevail. ~e Council adjourned on the motion of Ald.'Donald and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, l~th January, 1952. ~ ~ ~Mayor. FINANCE II~ETING Council Chamber, 7th January, 1952. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 7th January, 1952 for the pur- pose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts in the amount of $88,850.69 were approved by the Com- mittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt ~dth, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~yor Hawkins. A conmunication received from Ralph Biamonte requesting continuance of operating the concession at Oakes Park ~¢as presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that Mr. Biamonte be permitted to operate the concession for the year 1952. A communication from the Niagara District Credit Association regarding Dun and Bradstreet Service was presented for consideration.. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the same be referred to the Budget Committee for consideration. An amendment by Ald. Logan that the letter be received and filed, ~as not seconded. COUNCIL 1.~ETING Council Cham~bers, 7th Janua~V, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of Council were present. ~-LAW The foliowinE By-law was passed; No. 47~ - Tc provide monies for general purposes. It ~Fas ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs that Ald.Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time.-Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Aid.Donald and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading _ Carried Unanimously. Third Reading _ Ald.Roberts and Mowers - Carried Unanimously. The Statement of Relief for the month of December, 19~1 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on th6 motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Roberrs that the Statement be received, given the usual publicity and The City Manager presented a report on the application of l~ike Ricci or permission to erect a notel on Part of Lot 9, Plan 653 on the north side mAttee in connection with his application for the building permit and explained his reason for eliminating the hall, on account of the lot being too narrow. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that a permit be i ('~ ~ not granted., ... : P ent. . · s of the Committee 'i;rk" ..... ' ..... ...... . After consideration of the items placed before them the Cosm ,-' '-. motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. , ~ittee adjourned on the .... . ....... READ AND ADOPTED, Ldth January, 1952. SECOND MEETI~3 REGUI~R ~F~ETING Council Chamber, 1/+th January, 1952. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, lath January, 1952 for the purpgse of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. inglis. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley. COMMUNICATIONS The followinK Communications were presented; No. 10 - Junior Chamber of Commerce - invitation to Civic Night, January 16th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the communication be re- Ceived and filed, the invitation be accepted with appreciation to the Junior Chamber and as many of the members. of Council as possible attend. No. 11 - Martin, Calvert and Matthews - application of Optimist Club to use Pop- lar Park for a CarniVal on August 27th, 28th and 29th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the co,m, mtcation be received and filed and per- mission granted. No. 12 - Niagara Peninsula Sanatorium ~ requesting grant for 1952 and enclosing report for the year 1951. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the com~,nication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for con- sideration, and the appreciation of Council extended to Dr. C. G. Shaver, Super- intendent for the very fine report. The following Report was presented; No. 3 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. FeSOLUTION The followir~ Resolution was passed; No, 22 - MOWERS - FAcDONALD - B~SOLVED that a message of ~mpathy be forwarded t0 the fnrn~l~ of the late Major John Thomson~ expressing the sympathy of His Worship the Mayor, members of the City Council and citizens of Niagara Falls upon the death of this highly esteemed gentleman and retired F~ager of the ~mperial Bank of Canada; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. At this point, His Worship M~vor Hawkins appointed Ald. Inglis and Donald as delegates to attend the Annual Convention of the Ontario Good Roads Association to be held at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto on Tuesday and Wednes- day, February 12~h an~ 13th, 1952. His Worship also appointed Ald. Jolley, Donald, Roberrs and Mo~ers to act on the Committee to consider all phases of conditions and accommodation in the City Hall and to submit a report and recuamendations including the possibil- ity of alterations and additions to the existing structure. 'The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts. ~EAD AND ADOPTED, 21st January, 1952. Clerk ' " FINANCE ~EETING Council Chamber, l~th January, 1952. The F_~n~nce Committ'ee met on Monday, 14th January, '1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Inglis. mittee. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $.78,12~.26 were approved by the Cc~- The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Roberts. A report of the City Manager recommending that the communication received from Michael Ricci in connection with a revised plan to construct a hotel on the north side of Ferry Street, between Stanley Avenue and Buchanan Avenue, be referred to the City Solicitor for study and advice, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and the recommendation adopted. The City Manager presented a report in connection with the sale of tin cans from the City Dump and recentended that L~x Bros. of 80 Brant Street, H~ilton be permitted to purchase the same for a period of two years at the rate of $~00. ~er year with the understanding that the cans will be purchased from Moses Thibert, Caretaker of the City Dump at the same price as the City is now paid by Kenuey of Hamilton. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the matter be laid over for one week for further consideration. The Committee adjourned on the motion of ~ayor Hawkins and Ald. Logan. ~ AND ADOPTED, 21st January, 1952. Clerk ' ' ' ' ' COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, l~th January,1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance ' meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald, Inglis. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. ~75~. ' To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Retorts and MacDonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Mowers - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 21st January, 1952. CONFERENCE Council Chamber l~th January,1912. The Conference Committee. of the City Council assembled at the close ~ the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 14th January, 1952 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of ~m Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Inglis. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Oommittee adJourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Retorts. READ AND ADOPTED, 21st January, 1952. Clerk THIRD bEETIE REGULAR 1.~ETING Council Chamber, 21st January, 1952. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 21st. January, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. The Coun- cil, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan. CONGRATULATION% His Worship, Mayor Hawkins voiced congratulatiom~ to Miss Marlone Smith upon her attainment of the Canadian Senior Singles Ladies' Skating Crown. ~E~esolution~ COMMUNICATIONS The following_Communications were presente. dJ No. 13 - Niagara Frontier Humane Societ~ - requesting permission to hold a Tag Day. May lOth, 1952. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers that the commun- ication be received and filed and permission granted. No, 1~ - Rose Dup. kelm~n Chapter - requesting punmission to hold a Tag Day on April 18th. ORDEPaD on ~he motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs that the commnnication be received and filed and permission granted. No. 1~ - Kinsmen Club - expressing appreciation for the use of lot at comer of Valleyway and Queen St. for the sale of Christmas trees. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Roberrs that the communication be received and filed. -Ald. Inglis arrived at the meeting - No. 16 - Junior Chamber of Commerce - requesting proclamation by City on behalf of Annual Award to OutstandingYoungMan of the Year. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that the c~nication be received and filed and the request acceded to. No. 17 - Canadian Legion, 51, Celtic Soccer Club - requestinguse of 0akes Park Football Field for practices and league matches. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Loganthat the communication be received, permission granted and com- mmication be referred to the Parks Superintendent. No. 18 - British-Canadian Veterans Association - invitation to opening of new 0LUBhouse on Friday, February 22nd at 8 p.m. 0RDEED on the motion of AId. Donald and Retorts that the communication be received and filed, the invitation accepted with thanks and as mater of the members of Council as possible attend. N0. 19 - Local Council of Women - requesting name plates for Elizabeth Place and ChurchillPlace. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the com- mmlication be received and referred to the City Nanager for a report. No. 20 - Town of Timmime - resolution re objectionable literature. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the comnunication be received and the resolution forwarded to the Attorney-General without endorsement, for his inform- ation. No. 21 - Childre_n'e Aid Society '- requesting increase in per diem rate for wards the Society. ORDERED On the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the com- mmication be received, and referred to the Budget Committee. No. 22 - Martin, Calvert and Matthews - requesting By-law to permit encroach- this c~,m~,ntcation was not listed on the ageride, it was ordered motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that the conmmnication be considered. It was further ordered on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Logan that the communication be received and filed and the necessary by-law be prepared to permit the encroach. mont. ~EPORTS The followin~ Reportswere presented; No. ~ - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs that the re~ort be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 5 - City Clerk - Summary of licences issued during 1951. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the report be received and filed. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 23 - MacDONALD- LOGAN - RESOLVED that a communication be forwarded to Miss Marlone Smith, expressing the congratulations of His Worship the Mayor, members of Council and the citizens of Niagara Falls upon her achievement in winning the Canadian Senior Singles Ladies' Skating Championship; that a Civic Welcome be tendered to her upon her return from Oslo, Norway, where will participate in the Olympic Games in February; and the Seal of the Corporation be 'hereto affixed. CARRI~B No. 2h - LOGAN - MOWERS - RESOLVED that Ald. Donald be appointed Chairman of Finance to preside at the Finance Meeting of January 21st, 1952; and the Seal of the Corporation be heroic affixed. CARRIE~ BY-LAW The following By-law was~aseed; .No. 4756 - To designate the portions of Poplar Park which may be used from time to time for the purpose of carnivals, exhibitions or other lawful amusements or entertainments by properly constituted non-profit organizations · It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberie and Mowers that Ald.· Donald be given the privilege of' introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading . - CarrieR. (Ald. lnglis Contrary). Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Logan - Carried. (Ald. Inglis Contrary(. The Council' adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Mowers. READ ANDADOPTED, 28th January, 1952. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 21 Jm~uary, 1952. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 21st January, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. Ald. Donald, Acting Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $56,829.19 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otheDdse dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of ~yor Hawkins and Ald. Roberie. The offer of Lax Brothers to purchase tin cans from the City Dump, laid over from the previous meeting, was again presented for consideration, along with the City Manager~s Report. FAr. Robertson and Mr. Keuney, representing the Mill- stock Metal Company were present and on the motion of His Worship the 1.iayor and Ald. Mowers were permitted to address the Committee. They expressed their reasons for the offer which was being submitted and m~de statements to the effect that ~' threats had been levelled at Mr. Kenney by Lax Brothers. A motion was made by Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the matter be laid on the table for one week and a sworn affidavit be submitted as to the threats made by Lax Brothers. An amend- ment by Ald. Roberts and Mayor Hawkins that the matter be laid on the table for one week and Lax Brothers be notified of the alternative offer which has been made and ; its terms, was carried. The vote was as follows - Aye -Ald. Retorts, Mayor Hawkins, 'Ald. Logan and Mowers - Nays -Ald. Inglis and MacDonald. The letter and revised plan from Michael Ricci in connection with the construction of a hotel on Ferry Street, was again presented for consideration, along with the opinion of the City Solicitor. Mr. F. J. Matthews was present with Mr. Ricci and on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Roberts was permitted to address the Committee. Mr. Matthews compared the revised plan as submitted with ~I that for a structure for which a permit had previously been issued, indicating in his opinion, that the structures were approximately the same and requested i! faycurable consideration of Council to ~r. Ricci's application for a permit. ~- ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor H~awkins and Ald. Mowers that the City jt S01icitor's opinion, that the building is contrary to By-law 3962 and also 'i contrary to By-law ~+3&4 and the building permit should he refused,. be adopted. i CARRiED - the vote being - Aye - Mayor Hawkins, Ald. Mowers, Ald. MacDonald and Donald. ~'aye - Ald. Inglis, Logan and Robotics. An amendment made by Ald. Logan ~ and Inglis that the application boref erred to the City Manager for report and con- 't sideration and advice and possible revision to comply with the by-law - was with- idrawn. A further amendment made by Ald. Logan and Inglis that the matter be referred back to the applicant for revision of his plans, to be submitted to the City Manager tc see if the new plans conform to the by-laws and the City Manager advise the a~licant wherein the plans do not conform to the by-laws- was lost. The vote being ~e -Ald. Logan,.Inglis and Retorts.. Nays - Mayor Hawkins, Ald. Mowers, Donald and ]~cDonald. A c~nication from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario forwarding a cheque in the amount of $8,000.00, being a grant to the Corporation to cover the costs incurred during the year 19~1-1952 of the additional work in administering the expended municipal services resulting from their activities in connection with Sir Adam Beck-Niagara Generating Station No. 2 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mayor Hawkins that the commanication be received and the H.vdro Commission thanked for this. grant, The application of Scobie's Cartage for permission to constract an - ~dition to the east side of their storage warehouse on Park Street, was presented for consideration, along with the City Nanager, s recommendation. It was ordered · on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and lnglis that the report be received and adopted ~ndthe permit granted. , Z The .~unnmry of Taxes in Arrears as at December 31st, 1951 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship the Mayor and Ald. Logan that the Statement be received, given the usual publicity and filed. The C~ttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald. READ AND ADOFrED, 28th January, 1952. Clerk . ' Acting Chairman of Finance COUNCIL MEETING . Council ChainHer, 21 JanUary, 1952. The Council.re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of Council, were present with the except- ion of Ald. Jolley. · BY-lAW The following By-law was presented; No. ~757 - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the. first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of lld. Donald and Roberrs that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be 8iven the second reading. - Carried. ThiM Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Logan - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Logan and MacDonald. AND AD01~r~v~ 28th January, 1952.. k&AAAAA~aa-. ~ ~ ~or CONFERENCE 21 January,1952. Council Chamber, The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 21st January, 1952 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald. ~AD AND ADOPTED, 28th January, 1952. Clerk ........ FOURTH MEETING Council Chamber, 28th January,1952. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 28th January, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motio.n of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs. At this point, His Worship, Mayor Hawkins referred to the recent appointments, namely, The Honourable VinCent Massey as Canada' ~ Governor- General; Louis O. Breithaupt as the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario and expressed good wishes to Viscount Alexander of Tunis,. whose term as Governor-General of Canada has now expired. SEE Resolution -AId. Logan arrived at the ~eeting - CO__m m CA ONS The following Communica__tions were presented; No. 23 - Greater Niagara Comn.,nity Chest - Requesting grant of $900. for 1952. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the cc~munication be re- ceived and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration. No. 24 - Music Festival Association - requesting grant of $300. for 1952. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the communication be re- ceived and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration. No. 25 - Niagara Frontier Humane Society - Requesting grant of $2,000. for 1952. In connection with this communication, Mr. C.E.Flant, Vice-President of the Soc- ietywas present and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers it was ordered that Mr. Plant be heard. He outlined the needs of the Society and advised that Stamford is also being asked for an increase in the grant this year and stated that the grant requested is the bare m~.~,m on which the Humane Society can continue their operations.- ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that the commAmication be received and referred to theBudget Committee for con- sideration. No. 26 - Niagara Falls Horticultural Society -Requesting grant of $~00. for 19~2. ORDEREB on the motion of ~ld. Logan and Roberrs that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration. No. 27 - The Niagara Falls Kiltie Band - Requesting assistance during 1952. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that Mr. LeHuray, Manager of Band, present in connection with this com.,,nication be heard. He outlined the needs of the Kiltie Band and was of the opinion that Niagara Falls should be able to support the Band. ORDEr~U on the motion of AId. Donald and MacDonald that the c~A~nication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration. No. 28 - Health League of Canada - Requesting grant for 19~2. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and M~ers that the cemn.,nica~ion be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration. No. 29 - Niagara Falls Suburban Area Roads Comm~esion . Requesting grant of $~,O00. for 19~2. ORDE~D on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration. No. 30 - Ni_~ra Falls and Suburban Area Plannin~ Board - Requesting grant for 19~2. ORRERED on the motion of Ald. Xnglis and Donald that the ccmm-,nication be received and referred to the Budget C~mittee for consideration, and, a report be submitted at the next CouncilScoring on the Area Plan and By-Law. No. 31 - The Eveni~q Tribune - Requesting message of congratulations be fonvarded by the Ci~of Niagara Fall~ to Greater Town of Port Colborne. ORDEI~D on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed and congratulatory message be forwarded as requested. No. 32 - O_ntar__._io Fire Marshal . re two and a -half inch hose thread standardization. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager. No. 33 - Trade and Industry B~e_R!~ent of P~anni = and D Third IndUstrial~promotion Conference. ORDERED on [~e m~ion~evel° ment - re ~n and Donald that the comnmnication be received and filed and Ald. 1.i~,~ers, along with another delegate to be appointed by l~ayor Hawkins, be permitted to attend this Conference. No. 34 - City Clerk - London, Ontario _ resolution re unemployment problem. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Ingli~'~nd Logan that the con~aunication be received and filed and the resolution endorsed. No. 35 - City Clerk, Stratford, Ontario - Resolution re suspension of further immigration by Federal Government, and assumption by Federal Government for five year period for immigrants. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald the communication be received and filed and the resolution endorsed, with the deletion of the words "to suspend further immigration,,. N0. 36 - Town of Niagara, Clerk-Treasurer . enclosing copy of protest letter of ~yor of Niagara to Canada Steamship Lines. ORDERED on the motion of Aid.Donald and Logan that the communication be received and filed, and a letter be forwarded by the City of Niagara Falls to the President of the Steamship Lines as requested. CARRIED. (Ald. Inglis and M~vers voted contraryto this motion). REPORT The following Report was presented; N0. 6 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licenoes. ORDERED on the motion of .Ald. MacDonald and Roberts that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. RESOLUTIONS The followin~ Resolutions were passed; No. 25 - ROBERTS _ MacDONALD . RESOLVED that a message of congratulations on behalf of His Worship the Mayor, the members of Council and the citizens of Niagara Falls be forwarded to The Honourable Vincent Massey upon his appointment as Governor-Gen. oral of Canada; and that a message of congratulations also be forwarded to Louis 0. Breithaupt upon his appointment as Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Ontario; and that a com,-,~ication be forwarded to Viscount Alexander of Tunis, expressing regrets at his relinquishing the post of Governor-General of Canada and congratulating him upon his recent appointment as English Minister of Defence; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIER N0. 26 - MOWERS . ROBERTS . ~ESOLVED that Ald. Donald be appointed Acting Chairman 0fFinance during the Finance Meeting of January 28th, 19~2; and the Seal of the C0rpcration be hereto affixed. ,CARRIED BY-LAWS ~e fdlowin~ By-laws were passed: - To authorize the construction of sewers on Gladstone Avenue and Victoria .Avenue; sidewalks on Hanan Avenue, Stamford Street, Buchanan Avenue, Emery Street and Gladstone Avenue; curbs and gutters on. Buckley Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Florence Avenue as Local Improvements under The pro- visions of The Local lmprevementAct. Third Reading .Ald. Donald and MacDonald . Carried. No. 47~8 - To allow an encroachment upon Clifton Hill. It was 'ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Ald. Logan be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be 'read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Logan -.Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, ~th February, 1952. :( Clerk ~r FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 28th January,1952. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 28th January, 1952 for the pur- pose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. Ald. Donald, Acting Chair~a~ of Finance, presided. SundryAccounts in the amount of $188,420.5~ were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of His Worship the ~{~yor and Ald. MacDonald. ~he matter of the purchase of tin cans from the City Dump, under con- sideration at previous meetings, w~s presented again and the offer of the Mill- stock and Metal Company was considered along with that of Lax Brothers. After fulldiscussion and the presentation oftheLaxBrothers offer byMr. ~ioffatt, their representative, who was permitted to address the Committee on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald, it was ordered on the'motion of Ald. Logan and Inglis that the offers be received and filed and the City enter into agreement with the Hamilton MtllstockNetal Company for the sum of $600. a year plus $8.~ per load to be paid to FAr. Nose Thibert. The revised application and plan of Nr. Michael Ricci for the con- struction of a hotel on Ferry Street was presented for consideration. Mr. F.J. Matthews, Counsel for Mr. Ricci was.permitted to address the Committee, on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Logan. Mr. Matthews referred to the objections raised in connectionwith fire hazards and was of the opinion that changes could be made in order to comply with an~.regulations. After a fulldiscussion and cow sideration of the City Manager's report which had been presented along with the revised plan andapplication, it was ordered on the motion ofAld~ Mowers and MacDonald that the recommendation of the City Manager that a permit be not granted, be adopted. (This motion was later ~dthdra~m). ~n°amendment raade by Ald. Logan that a building permit be granted subject to amendment to comply with proper fire regu- lations - was also withdrawn. It was then ordered on the motion of ild. Roberts and Logan that the application be received and laid on the table and the City Solicitor be requested to attend the next Council meeting to subnit interpretations and appli- cation of the by-laws of the City of Niagara Falls in connection with this matter; the City Clerk to supply the members of Council with copies of all the by-laws govern- ing the structure under discussion. The application of A.C.Barratt & Sons for a permit to construct an addition to the Canadian Bank of Commerce building now under const.-uction at the corner of Willmort Street and Victoria Avenue was presented for consideration alor~ with the City Manager's report. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and M~ers that the City Manager's report be received and adopted and the pern~t granted. Offers to purchase Part of Lot 7, Huron Street were received from Mrs. M. ~tolich, Charles Damato and Marie Goy. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Logan and Roberrs that the offers be received and laid on the table for one week so that the Property Committee may have the opportunity of looking over the property. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Rober~s and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, ~th February, 1952. Clerk Acting Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING 0 Council Chamber, 28th January,1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council, were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. BY-LAW _The following By-lawwas pr%se._nted: ~ - to provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspende~ and the by-law be given the second reading.. Carried. Third Reading .Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 4th February, 1952. CONFEP,.r'I~CE Council Chamber, 28th January, 1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 28th January, 1952 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, 4th February, 19~2. irman FIFTH ~[EETING REGUlAR MEETING Council Chamber, 4th February, 19520 Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Menflay, 4th February, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Logan. The Coun- cil,having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberts. CONGRATULATIONS His Worship, Mayor Hawkins extended congratulations be AId. Grant Donald and Ald. George Mowers, upon their birthdays celebrated on February 2nd and wit;bed them many happy returns of the day. He also welcomed Al~. A. C. Jolley upon his return from a vacation in Florida. COI,R-~NICATIONS The follo~dn~ Communications were presente_~; No. 37 - Ontario }.~ni~cipal Association - re presentation of Brief on Febxmary 7th, to the CabiKet in Toronto, and possi'6Ye attendance of representative of Niagara Falls City Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed and Ald. Donald be authorized to attem~ this meeting and also those scheduled with the Xinister of Public Welfare and Munici- pal Affairs. No. 38 - C~erk-T.r_~asurer, Welland Count~[ - re sale of bond issue fox' new Court House. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Mowers that the conm~nication be received and filed. No. 39 - Director of Operations, Post Office De~rtment - repostal service in Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the me[ion of Ald. Inglfs and Donald that the communi- cation be received and laid on the table for one week for perusal by Council. No. ~0 - Canadian National Institute for Blind - requesting proclamation "~qite Cane Week." ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers that the communi- cation be received and filed and the proclamation published as requested. _REPORTS Laid over from a preirious meeting; N0. 2~3 (1951 file) - Ci~ Manager - preliminary estimate for the extension of Palmet Avenue from Jepson Street to Huron Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Inglis that the report be received and tabled for discussion at the time the Budget Estimates are under considerition. S. EE Repo.rt No.7. The followir~ Reports were presente_~d; r Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Inglis that the report be received, N0. 8 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 9 - Property Committee - re Mr. Yuhasz Wrecking yard, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Roberrs and Mowers that the report be received and adopted, No. lO - City Clerk - re appointments to be made to Plumbers' Examining Board and Local Board of Health. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the report be received and filed and Mr. George Burley be appointed as a member of the Local Board of Health for the year 1952.' It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Inglis that the matter of the appointment of a member of the Plumbers' Examining Board be left in the hands of the City Manager to submit a report. SEE Resolution No.27. No. ll - Fire Chief - l~th Annual Report. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the report be received and the Fire Chief thanked for this report and the matter of a new ladder unit and the purchase of a new car for the Chief be referred to the Chairman of Equipment Committee and the Chairman of Fin- ance for possible inclusion in the 1952 budget. Ald. Inglis referred to the Fire Alarm System and suggested that the Fire Chief and the City Manager should report on the condition of the same. PETITION The following Petition was presented; No. 1 - F.C.~sters and 56 others - endorsing proposed extension of Palmet Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jo~ley and Mowers that the petition be received aM referred Eor consideration when Report No. 7 is under consideration by the Budget Committee. RESOLUTIONS The foliowinE Resolutions were passed; No. 27 - INGLIS - JOLLEY - RESOLVED that ~ir. George Burley be appointed as a member of the Local Hoard of Health for the. year 1952; and the Seal of the Cor- poration be hereto affixed. CARRIED No. 28 - DONALD - MG'~RS -RESOLVED that a message of sympathybe forwarded on beh,lf of His Worship the Mayor and' members of Council and citizen~ of Niagara Falls, to the family of the lat~ Mr. Alex Collins, highly respected citizen of the City of Niagara Falls, a member of the Local Board of Health, member of the Plumbers' Examining Board and former member of the Niagara Falls Water Cormmiss- ion; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIE.~D No. 29 - DONALD - MO!'~ERS - RESOLVED that the regular Council meeting scheduled for February llth be'~dts'pensed with and the meeting be. held on February 14th conm~encing at 2 p.m. followed by the Budget Meeting; and the Seal of the Cor- poration be hereto affixed. CARRIED BY-LAW The following By-Law was passed; ~o. ~760 - To authorize the borrowing of $250,000.00 It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and~acDonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and~owers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the byelaw ~e given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. The Council a~Journed on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Mowers. READ AND ADOFrED, 18th February, 1952. FINANCE I~[]ETING Council Chamb~.~r, ~th February, 1952. The Finance Committee met on Monday, l, th February, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, ~dth the exception of Ald. Logan. mittee. Sundry accounts in the amount of $64,057.36 were approved by the Com- The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt ~Ith, v~re ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of His Worship ~yor Hawkins and Ald. ~cDonald. The revised plan and application of Michael Ricci for a permit to con- struct a hotel on Ferry Street, laid over from the previous meeti,~ in order that the City Solicitor might attend this meeting to submit interpretations and appli- cation of the by-laws of the City of Niagara Falls, was again presented for con- sideration. ~. W. J. McBurney, was present and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers w~s permitted to address the Committee. Mr. McBurney was of the opinion that the situation had not been altered at all by the change in plans for the hotel and explained the meaning of the word 'hotel' as given in the dictionary and also as defined in The Hotel Guests Registration Act, the Hotel Protection Act and also The Liquor Licence Act. He also referred to the definition of a lodging house as given in the MunicipalBy.law 20~9 and the municipality, s power to license under this by-law but that the building was contraryto by-laws 3962, ~3A4 and 4Z~37. ~. F. J. Matthews, Solicitor for Mr. Ricci, was permitted to address the com- mittee on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald. He referred again to the similarity of the proposed structure to the one for which a permit was granted to Mr. Juliani on Victoria Avenue and was of the opinion that on this basis a permit should be granted. After further discussion, it was ordered on the motion of His Worship l~yor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that the application be received and filed and no permit granted. (Ald. Inglis voted contrary). The offers of Mrs. H. Matolich, Charles Damato and Marie Goy, to pur- chase Part of Lot 7, Huron Street, laid over from the previous meeting was pre- sented for consideration, along with the Property Committee's report on the matter. Upon the recommendation of the Property Committee and on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald it was ordered that the offers be received and filed and the applicants notified that this property is not for sale at present, pending fu~her development. The Property Committee's report on the above matter was ordered received and filed on the motion of'Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald. A com~Anication from Upper, Musgrove and Harris in connection with cemetery lots owned by Mrs. Moritz was presented for consideration along with the City Manager, s report. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberts that the ccmmmnication be received and filed and the said lots be purchased by the Corporation upon the completion of the necessarydeed. The recommendation of Ald. Mowers, Chairman of the Equipment Committe~ and the City Manager was presented for consideration. It was ordered that on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted. and the Fire Chief's car be replaced immediately by a Dodge Sedan at a net price of $2,000. and that the Streets Superintendent' s truck be replaced by a half-ton Ford Pick-up truck at a net price of The City Manager presented a report in connection ~dth the operation of the Fire Department for the consideration of the Committee. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that the report be received and laid on the table and in the meantime the City Manager be authorized to call for applications for consideration at the Budget Meeting. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberts and I.~ayor Hawkins. READ A~,D ADOPTED, 18th February, 1952. COUNCIL ],~ETING Council Chamber, ~th February,1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law ~nich covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present ~ith the exception of Ald. Logan. BY-LAW The following By-Law was passed; .~9- 4761 - To provide monies for 'general ~urposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Rule 36 (~) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Readin~ - Ald~ Roberrs a~d MacDonald - Carried. The Council ad. Journe~ on the motion of Ald. Jolley and 'Roberrs. BAD AND ADOPTED~ 18th February, 1952. CONFEI{ENCE / Council Chamber, ~th February, 1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council as'sembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 4th Febrotary, 1952 for the purpose off considering the various matters presented to them. All meters of the C0,~mittee were present, with the exception of Ald. Logan. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Cotmuittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Donald. , ~%EAD ~D AOOPTED, 18th February, 1952. Clerk ...... SIXTH FF~ETING Council Chamber, 18th February.19~2, REGUD~d~ MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 2 p.m. on Monday, the 1Eth February. 1952, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. with the exception of Ald. Logan. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting. adopted these as amended, on the raotion of Ald. ltacDonald and Mowers. No. 48 - Canada Steamshii_Lines _ ~'c d~coqt;, Itapl..~ .p ,-~ !.~: · . ~ ~ ~ .,~ municabion be received and filad~ ...... 1,..~,, Rote~.b ~ that the corn- No. 49 - James Y.. 0sborn~e _ re dr-~,inage on l{ankilton 3t..~,..~. 0?D.ER?D on the mote.on of Ald. D~ald nd .[ecOonald thaL the cormnunlcation be rcc,.~lw~,l{ an.; r..f.; ','~+,i to a 1 the City l.lanager for a report. No. 50 - The Railway Association of Canada - re DayllSht S;:vL!.S Tin~,:.. ORDS:v~ED on the meti,~,~ of AId. ~.?acDc¥],.] ~nd Jolley that. th.: ccmmu~mi~ticn filed and the Association not~ ri~., .... ~ that the City o2 r,TiaSara Fal]~ wi~] c--dopt the period of Daylight Saving The from Sunda% April 27t! ~th, 1952. No. 51 - Niagara Falls Girls' ~jork Beard - re.~l:les!!,~g ~'~rmiss[:,n Lo ;!o]:'. lea i:;Z: CO1.9.~CATIONS on Nay 3rd. 1952. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Donald and ~ ..... c0mication be received and the recluesL granted. .-~,.~c.x ~-, that t.l,e Laid over from the previous mqeting; -. No. 52 - George Doi~min2 .rco. uesting leave of absence. , No. 53 - Nia~<ara Falls District Trs.dcs aDJ l.abo~;r Cormeli. _ rcafaea. tji~d Cou:~cf, lzs iNo. 39 - Director of Operations. Post Office Departmen~ - repostal seice in . ,; favourable consi~lez'atic..r~ of this recjlest. consideration oC this r~s2des~t. 0nm:' D on the ncticr of A1;.. D..,~,a].i :~:,i.i ~oLects that he take this matter up with the Postaster General. as the conplant is that these three conmmnications be considered i.oZeth~a.' It ';c.s furt'n,:? ordered general in the business lee of the City. on the motion of Ald. inglis and Donald thai the conanunications l,e recziv.~n a~ referred to the Budget Coamittee for consideration. (Ald. ~oberts and ~lacDcrald The follo~ Co~ications were presentcall , vo~ed contrary be this motion). No. ~ - Greater Niagara General Hospital - requesting assistance repurchase oS a N0. ~S - H.E.P.C. of Ontario _ re storm sewer into tinreel. O}~ERED on t}:e motion site for the new hospital. O~.~ on the motion of Ald. I~lis and MacDonald of Ald. I~'2 and MacDona~hat the coamu~c'qion bd received and r~,f,~rred % that the coamication be received and laid over for consideration raven the the City Manager for the preparation of estfi~atcs and plans for this co,~stDxetion Report of the City Manager on the meeting with the Ontario Nunicipal Board. is and the necessax~ by-law be presented and given two readings and forwarded to the discussed. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and l.~cDonald Ontario Municipal 9oard for approval vdthout delay- along with a col;y of this corn- that the Hospital Trust be comnicated ~th and notified of Co~cil's action nmication and the !t.E.P.C. of Ontario notified of Council, a action in this mLt,~r. in presenti~ the by-law at tha meeting of Com~cil. Febmary 2Sth for two read- ;~ i~s, v~ich vdll then be fo~arded to the Ontario M~icipal B~rd for approval; ;, in the meantime the Hospital Tmst be requested to mke some arrangements to try ~ and renew the option and raise the f~ds needed for this purpose. E~RTS ~e following Reports were presented; SEE Repor~ rD,13 ~r ~ No. 12 - City Clerk - report on joint meeting, February Sth for the purpose of No. ~2 - Gyeater Niagara Chamber of Comeroe - requesting assistance in connect- j- discussing approach to the Ontario Municipal Board re proposed hospital project. ion with publicity folders. 0~ERED on the motion of Ald. I~s and Mo~;ers i{ 0REED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report he received that the co~m~ication be received and referred to the Budget Co~adttee for con- 7~{ and filed. sideration, ' ,: ~ ~ No, 13 - City ManaEer . repo~ on mceti~ of Feb~a~ 13th with Ontario Murdcipal No, ~3 Minister of Education Acknowledging resolution of the To~m of T~=ins ~ - - Board re proposed Hospital project, 0BEED on the motion or AId. Donald and re objectionable literature, 0~ERED on the motion of AId. I~lis and Jolley ~ Roberrs that the report be received and laid on the table, that the co~ication be received and ~ferre,l to the Police Co~ssion for ~, consideration along with a copy of the resolution of the Term of T~ns. ~ SE Comunication No. ~. INo.l~ - City Clerk _ recoaendi~ No. ~ - Clei of Fort Erie - resohtion re costs of County Goven~ent. 0~EF~3 issuance of licenoes. 0P~EED on the motion of on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the communication be received and J Ald. ~cDonald and Jolley that the ~port be received and adopted and licenoes filed and the Term of Fort Erie notified ~hat this mtber does not ~fect the issued accor~ng~ ' "" - City of Niagara Falls in the same mamer as Fort Erie. (Ald. Inglis voted con- tra~ to this raotion). ~ SE Resolution No. ~l. ES0~TIONS He " ~u~s 0 Brexthe a o~ o a a o ... ~ - ' . ' ~ - ckn dodging c ngr t~ tins upon appointment ss Lieutc~nt~oven~or of b~tario. 0~EED on the motion of Ald. N~ers and Retorts ~ ~e folloWrig Resolutions were ~ssed: that the comicarden be received and filed. : ~ No. 30 - M0~B _ MacDONA~ _ ESOL~D that the City Manager be instructed to No. ~6 - Viscount Alexander of Tunis - Acknowled,3ing co~ratulations upon appoin'.' P~re a repo~ on the mJor projects for the ne~ five years as soon as possible; merit as Britain' s ~ster of Deftrace. 0RDEED on the motion of Aid. Jolley and : and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto ~f2ed. MacDonald that the coaunication be received and filed. : Carried. No. A7 - Clerk of Stratford - resolution re amen~ent to Section A, Subsect!on ) ; lie. 31 - M~ _ ING~S - ESOL~D that the City Clerk be instructed to pre~re of The Assessment Act. 0B~ED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the a ~ of the licenoes and foes involved; and the Seal of the Corporation be comnication be received and referred to the Ontario Municipal Association anti . hereto ~fked. the Association of ~ssessing Officers for consideration. Carried. No. 32 - DONALD - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship the Mayor, members of Council and citizens of Niagara Falls be for- warded to the family of time late Mrs. Harriet BrOwn, highly respected resident of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affLxed. FINA!ICE !.~ET!NG Cartlee!. No. 33 - DONALD - ROBEETZ - RESOLVED that the Counc~l of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls petition the Department of Nighways of the Province of 0ntari: for the Statutory Grant under The Nighway improvement Act on expenditures made dur. ing the year 1951; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affL~d. P.arrig'~. VERBAL REPORT The City Manager advised Council regarding Mr. Park V&istlor's wi].ling- ness to act as a member of the Plumbers' Examining Board to fill the unexpired term of the hte Mr. Alex. Collins and that 1,~. W. T. Henderson was also willing .to serve on the Board ~dthl,~. '~&istler. C<'unc~] 13th ? "'u .... The Finance Com~nittee met on Monday~ l~th Fehl~ary~ 1~52 Sot %be pur~ pose of approvi~ and also passinG the various accounts ~ich had bees prop~u'ly ce~ied and placed before %hem. All members of the Co~mlit%~e were pl'esen~ wi~h ~he exception of Ald. LoGan. - BY-LAW The follovlng By-law was passed; No, 4762 - To appoint a member of the Examining Board of Plumbers for the City of Niagara Falls. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberrs that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended, the name of Par~ Whistler inserted, and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading - Aid. MacDonald and Roberts - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th February, 1952. nittee. gumbO, Accounts in the amount of S93,O80.11 were ald:rov~d by the Corn- The Accounts submitted, being passed or oth~r~.dse dealt ',.ith, were 0Meted placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Couecil on the motion 0f His Worship the 1.~yor and Aid. Roberrs. The City Clerk presented the Blanket FosiUon Son.~ re ni~'ed and it was ordered on the motion of His Worship the Mayor alld Ald. Mac:D,mal~ that the ~ usual procedure be followed in com~ection wi~h the fi]inS oF the PlanhoE PeriLlea SEE By-Law No.~762 Bond ~th the Chrk of the County of Welland. The City Clerk presented the renewal application for non~o:.,ncd auto- mobile and flee~ policies for consideration. It was oralsroe3 on ~ he motion of Ald. inglis and Donald that the sar~ be laid over for the Chairnnn of the Equil~ment Co~ttee's study and report. A motion nmde by ALl. MacDonald and Roberrs that the application be renewed, was ~thdram4 A communication from the Canadian Federation of i.fayors and Municipalities advising of the increase in membership fee was pre~ented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Don~d and Roberrs that the comm~catlon be received and filed. The application of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for a ~r~t to erect a service station at the ~orner of Queen Street and Victoria Avenue was pre- ~ sented for consideration, ~o~ with a ~po~ of the City Manager. It was el'doted ~ 0n the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberrs that the application be received and / granted with the reco~endation of the City Manager that the drainage be located . on the Compa~, s ovm property. Ald. Donald voted contrary to this motion. ~ Donald' s motion that the petit be granted. providing the bus stops remain in their , pmsent location, was not seconded. . ~ The application of Francis Aello for a petit to erect a 2-aLeroy ~part- ~ ment b61ding on Lot 29, Ontario Avenue, between Eastwood and Bender u~s prorented for consideration along with the City Manager/,.s report. It was ordered on the (~ motion of Ald. Mowers and Roberts that the application be received and laid on the -] bable and the City Clerk be instructed to co~cate with the applicant, advisi~ h~ of Co~cil's opposition to this type of construction and asking h~ to recon- ~ eider the use of colcured celloc~ete concrete blocks on the face of this st~c5ure. 7? The application of Mrs. James McCarthy, 131/~ Victoria Ave~me for a ]. petit to construct an addition to the front of her dwelling, alo~ with the report / Mayor, ~ 0f the City Manager. It was ordered on the. motion oe Ald. MacDonald and His Wor- ship M~or Hawkins that the application be received and the peB~dt granted with the ~lipulation that the construction co~oms with the plans and brick is used on the ~ - ce of this b~lding. His Worship Mayor Hawkins referred to the official opening of the new Customs building and the fact that the Niagara Falls Evening Review intends to Publish a Special Issue in connection ~ith this event and advised the Coittee that an advertisement the size of one-quarter of a page would cost $35.00. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. I~lis and MacDonald that the xmtLer be referred , to the Chairran of Fhance, the City Manager and City Clerk vdth power to act. ; The Cotttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Mowers. : .Ii READ A:~D ADOPTED, 25th February, 1952. Clerk COUNCIL ~EETING Council Ch~umber, 18tb February~!?y2. The CourteLl re-assembled at the close of the regular councdl and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which-covered the accouots appr0ve.! by the Conmdttee. All members of the Council were present, with the exception 0C Ald. Logan. BY-LAW The follo~ngBy-law was passe.dI No. ~Z6~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Mowers that Ald. Jo!hy be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Rule (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading - Aid. li%cDonald and Roberts - Carried.' The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Jolley READ AND-ADOPTED, 25th February, 1952. CONFE?~'ENCE Count [1 Channh.~,r, 12Ch Feb_"uar--~ 19r2. The Co~t~erence CoFm~ittee of the City Council asscmb],~d aL ~hc cl~s~ of the regular council and fluante meeti -,s on Honc]ay~ l~th F,~bruar~,, ~cr~ ~ .., )~ for Lhe pur-- Fose of considering the various matter~ presented to t'nem. All. m~n:fi>ez's of the Com- ettee were present, with the exception of Ald. Logan. After consideration of the items placed before them~ the Co~nitbee adjoun~e~ on the motion of Ald. Jo!ley and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th February, 1952. Clerk COUNCIL ].EETIHG Council Chamber, lath Februarl,,lo52 Council re-assembled at the close of the Conference Meeting, on Monday, 18th February, 1952 for the purpose of considering further g~nerol business. All meters of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Logan. The totter of the Area Plan and hplementing by-law~ which had been referred to the meeting of February 18th, was discussed and on the suggestion of ild. Inglis, ~s referred hack to the City 1.~nager for further study particularly ~th ~ference to provision for apartment buildi~s, and it was also suggested that Mr. h~ be requested to be present at the meeting when the plan is dis- cussed further. BY-IAW The follov~nE By-law was passed; ~ - To govern the remuneration to be paid to the members of Council. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Ald. Jelley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third ReadinG -Ald. Donald and MacDonald - Carried. (Ald. Inglis contrary) The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th FebFdary, 19~2. Council Chamber, 18th February, 1952. All members of the Council with the exception of Alderman Logan assembled · as a Budget Committee in the Council Chamber on 18th February, 1952 at 7.15 p.m. for the purpose of considering the budget estimates for 1952. The Chainman of Finance, Alderman Jolley, presided. The City Manager advised the Committee of certain changes to be made in the draft budget, specifically on pages 5, 7, 18 and 19. He then presented a report containing eight requests from the Employees, Union, Local 133. Following discussion of this report, it was agreed that the requests be approved with the exception of No. 8 and in this instance, no guarantee is to be given that the City Hall Staff would not be subject to any reduction in the cost-of-living index. The question of vacations after a period of service with the municipality was discussed and on the motion of Aldermen Mowers and ~cDonald, it was ordered that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted to the effect that three weeks' vacation with pay be allowed after twenty years' service in all Departments. CARRIED. (Contrary _Ald. Donald) The summary of applications which had been received for the position of fireman, two of which would be necessary to implement the 56-hour week, was con- sidered and it was ordered that the matter of making the appointments be laid ever until the nex~ regular meeting of Council. CARRIED. A previous motion by Alderman Donald and MacDonald that the Fire Chief' s recommendation be adopted,was withdrawn. The City Manager advised the Committee of minor adjustments on certain aam!nistrative salaries to bring them into line with the amount allotted to the Chief of Police by the Police Commission. A summary of various items of equipment, which it is desirable to replace, was considered and following discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Aldermen Inglis and Mowers that Council adopt in principle the purchase of this equipment by debenture issue. CARRIED. (Contrary _ Aldermen Donald and MacDonald). Alderman Inglts referred to the water account contained in the budget · estimates and expressed the opinion that our present agreement with the Township of Stamford should be reviewed. He also referred to the educational costs contained in the estimates which had been submitted by the Board of Education and felt that objections should he raised as the increase brought about by these increases in requirements was not the responsibility of the City Council, and suggested the possibility of rendering a separate tax bill. Following further discussion on educational costs, it was ordered on the motion of Aldermen Roberrs and Mowers, that Council meet with the Board of Education on Wednesday evening at ?.30 to discuss the estimates. CARRIED. The communication from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Comnerce had been referred to the budget meeting from Council, requesting financial assistance in the Purchase of publicity folders and suggesting the City' s share as $1,800.00 was discussed at some length in conjunction with the other grants which appeared in the budget estimates, following which it was ordered, on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Alderman MacDonald, that the grants as shown in the est~mntes be approved but the Chamber of Comeroe be advised that the proportion they suggest as the City's share of the cost of the publicity folders is not satisfactory, Mowers). , ber~s and Jelley; Against - Aldermen Donald, Inglis and Previous motions by Alderman Donald that the Chamber of Commerce be noti- filed that the grant could not be made because of the Act and by Alderman Inglis that the Chamber of C~mmerce be granted the $1,800.00 requested, were not seconded. ItlkHItLMI ~'.i i i. VIN t UAUI UF JU,LI~LIIAIIL;~; AFJ'LICA'IIOH.S A,,it..t.I... ~h, H,,- ph..k ht~ ~l ~ FIn F'tt~ltt"a ~/~n~jtI~ a i'~"~,~** f l,~,,,.,,% ,-I.-m,.,.I I., ~d6~t,~d, t~lHt/t;:ll hr ~ x~ ~v~ ~ l~ ). Aft ~,,d,rrhtw~ h,, Lh~, ~,~,I I,,t, .,I AId Y~ ~i: ~l'gltt f, he proqj. a~ ~na t,,,hitj.,l Lh-L thn,.a ~. hn nht-;~-~ ~,, %,. t,wtA' ~t U,~ '~lLr ~. --i S~ ftuput-L ~(J ~;~ 6~ ~he ~t~:[e~ ~ A;4. .~4~. ~ .FS', ,67 '~x,,~W~ '~,,~ ~'~,W.,h..t, lUtt h. ~ ,M:.~.~3.~, Aid, Zt,~a ez~ M.a 4~p~.9;.s~/;.~.,~. ~47 %,.4, ~ ~-,' ~d.. 6~UiS F~GS~,. (~/~ 4n ~;A~**, tt6,{.;',~ ~ 1,4.///K~', ~f~1 ~q,,~.,.. It,,,I { ~a~ 60: ~ ~1~ ~, ~L'~ ~C --~.;lt~2.'~.~,. ,~ *'~t~/~)t~ttl, t,r Ih,.,l,i l:.l No. 61 - Port Arthur, City Clerk - resolution re all-Canadian route of natural gas pipe line from Regina. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Logan that the resolution be received and forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Association without C O~e nt, No. 62 - London, City Clerk - resolution re review of Section A of Chapter 403, Unemployment Relief. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that the resolution be received and laid on the table for one week, and the City Clerk be instructed to communicate vdth the City Clerk of London for clarification of this resolution. No. 63 - Sani-Poster Advertisin~ Co. - re disposal units. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and ~cDonald that the comm,nication be received and laid on the table and the City Clerk be instructed to request representatives of this Com- pany to appear before Council to demonstrate this unit. No. 6A - Kinotto Club - requesting permission to hold a tag day on April 26th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the communication be received and filed and the request granted, if the date is available. No. 65 - Assessment Commissioner - requesting appointment of Ralph Z~mmerman as Assessor. In connectionwith this communication, ~ir. E.N.Morton, Assessment Co~n~ssioner, was requested to speak to Council, on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers. Mr. Morton advised Council that this request would serve two pur- poses; to create incentive and give authority to Mr, Z~mmerman to interview and enter properties, which is necessary in the~ course of his duties. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed and permission granted. SEE By-Law No. A76~6 No. 66 -Master P],,mhers' Association - re appointment to Pl,,mhers' Examining Board. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that. the co~mmnicati0n · be received and filed and the Association notified that Mr. Henderson is Carry- ing on his duties with the Board until the end of 1952. No. 67 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce.- re proposed ratio in connection with proposed publicity folders not equitable. As this comm,,nication was not listed on the agenda, it was ordered that it be considered at this time, on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Donald. After full discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the com-,,nication be received and filed, and the recommendation of the Chairman of Finance of the amount of $900. included in the 1952 Budget, be adopted. (Ald. Inglis,Donald and Mowers were contraryto this motion.) REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 15 - City Manager - re condition of properties mentioned in J.M.Osborne's letter. ORDER on the motion of Ald.. Donald and MacDonald that the re~ort be received and adopted. No. 16 - City Clerk - recomnending issuance of licences'. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report he received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 17 ~ City Clerk - Summary of licences controlled by Council. ORDERED on t~ motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the report be received and laid on the table for two week's for the perusal of Council and the City Clerk be instructed to circ~larize other municipalities to ascertain their licehoe fees. No. 18- Secretary,LocalBoard of Health -Annual Repox~ of Local Board of Health for the year 1951. ~ on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the Report be received and.laid on the table. No. 19 - City Solicitor - re draft by-law, Greater Niagara Gene~.al Hospital. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the report be received and by-law be presented. ~EE B_~v-Law No.~ No. 20 - Chairman of Financ& . report on Budget for the year 1952. 0RDE;~D on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted and the by-law be presented. SEE Bj. rlaw No.~7~ Ald. Donald, in speaking to the Budget, stated that he intended to vote against the establishment of a 36 mill rate as, in his opinion, a 5½ mill rise was too mch and pointed out the lack of control the municipality has over what comprises the major expenditure, the City~s proportion of the Budget being fairly satisfactory. Ald. Inglis stated that he intended to vote for the Budget, although the increase of 5½ mills because the said increase was beyond the control of the City Council. He pointed out certain conditions presently coming about which have a definite effect on the increased mill rate and was of the opinion that the major governments should at their forthcoming sessions, make a determined effort to controlthe cost of living so that the municipa~tiesmay be able to control wages. Ald. Logan was in accord with the suggestion that Government grants should be substantially higher and pointed out that from the report of the Chairman of Finance, as submitted, it indicated econom~ on the part of the City Council. Ald. Roberts agreed with the Senior members of the Council insofar as their control was concerned over the mill rate but was of the opinion that there was no recourse and that Council-had no apologies to make. Ald. Mowers commended the Chairman of Finance and expressed the opinion that taxes in Niagara Falls are not high in comparisonwith other comparative municipalities. His Worship the Mayor commended the Chairman of Finance and expressed satisfaction. PETITIONS The following Petitions were presented; No. 2 .Mrs. H. M. Ross and 3 others - requesting north side of Bender Hill, west 0f Falls Avenue unrestricted area for commercial purposes. ORDERED on the motion cfAld. Donald and Mowers that the petition be received and referred to the Area Planning Board with our recommendation that all the area south of Newman Hill be included in the commercialarea. (Ald. Logan contrary). No. 3 - Nick Budd and 20 other barbershop owners - requesting change in closing hour. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the petition be re- ceived and laid on the table for on~ week. BY-LAWS The following By-laws ware passed; ~ - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Co. of Canada to move tree guy. It was ordered on the motion o~ Ald. JolleyandRoberts that AId. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time.. Carried Unanimousl~v. ~- It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Councilbe temporarily suspended and the by-law 'be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald - Carried Unanimously. No. ~766 - To appoint an Assessor It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Mowers that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the byelaw be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be · given the second reading - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Roberrs and Mowers - Carried Unanimously. The following By-Lawwas presented; No. ~767 - To provide for borrowing $1,053,000. for purpose of making grant to the Greater Niagara General Hospital. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that Ald. jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the by-law be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board, accompanied by the data as suggestedby the City Solicitor and the Ontario Municipal Board, and, that the same be submitted to Council before forwarding to the Board. The following By-laws were passed; No. 4768 - To .provide for the 1952 e~penditures on roads and streets. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Ca~led Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be ten~poraril~v suspended and the by-law be read the'second t~ma. - Carried Unanimously., Third Reading -Ald. Roberrs and Mowers - Carried Unanimously. No. 476? - To provide for giving the Collector of Taxes credit for the amount returned by her to the Treasurer in the year 1951. Jolley be the first It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Logan and MacDonald that Aid. given the privilege of introducing the by-law and.the by-law be read time. - Carried Una~mnusly. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Ro~erts and Mowers that Rule (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily.suspended and the by-law given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Roberrs and Logan - Carried Unanimously. No~.~Y~ - To provide for the appropriations for the year 1952. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Roberrs and Logan that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read 'the first time.. Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.. Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Jolley - Carried Unanimously. No. 4771 - To authorize the levying and collecting of taxes for the year 1952 and defining the certain duties of the Clerk, Treasurer and Collector of the City of Niagara Falls. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Roberts that Ald.Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time..T Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Logan and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law he given the second reading. - Carried. (Ald. Donald contrary). Third Reading -Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald. _ Carried. (Ald. Donald contrary). Ald. Inglis pointed out that in view of the fact that the Auditor is submitting a report to the Couucil on conditions and operations; and in view of the fact that the City Clerk has stated that it will cost $1,000. to send out two tax bills, so as to properly inform the citizens, the City ~nager be instructed to prepare a statement showing how these monies are being expended. Alternative forms of this statement to be presented for the consideration of Council, before printing. ~ No.J[L~ - To authorize the manner in which taxes for the year 1952 shall become i" !! due, to provide a time for payment,'and penalties for non-payment. :~ It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Roberts and Donald ~hat Ald. Jolley ;! be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first t~me. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading _Ald. MacDonald and Mowers - Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers. AND ADOPTED, 3rd March, 1952. '1 FINANCE NEETIE Council Chamber, 25th February,1952. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 25th February, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi. fled and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $70,136.70 were approved by the Com- mAtree. The Accounts submAtted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Rober~s and MacDonald. The renewal application for non-owned automobile and fleet policies, · referred to the Chairman of the Equipment Committee for study and report, was again presented along with the Chairman' s recommendation. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship the ~hyor and Ald. MacDonald that the report be re- ceived and the recommendation adopted, renewing the policy with R.C.Young and Company and increasing the limits for public liability to $50,000. and $100,000. and property damage limits increased to $10,000. at an appro~mnte cost of $100. The Statement of Relief for the month of' January, 1952 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship the Mayor and Ald. Mowers that the Statement be received, laid on the table and given the usual publicity. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. MacBonald and Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 3rdMarch, 1952. Clerk co cr mrx G Council Chamber, 25th February,1952, The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular c~uncil arxifin- ance meet~-Ss for the purpose of passing the by-lawwhich covered the accounts "approved by the Committee. -All members of the Counci~..were present.. · The followin~By-lawwas passe~; BY-LAW No~ .~773 - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Aid, Roberts and Donald that Ald,Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time, - Carried Unanimously, It was ordered on the motion of Ald, Roberts and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, . Carried Unanimously, Third Reading -Ald, MacDonald and Roberbs - Carried Unan]anously, The Council adjourned on the motion of AId, Donald and Jolley, -Mayor READ AND ADOPTED, 3rdMarch, 1952. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 25th February,1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 25th February, 1952 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Committee were present. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned.on the motion of AId. Donald and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, 3rd March, 1952. ..~ Clerk; ' ' ' The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Roberrs. READ AND ADOPTED, 1Oth March, 1952. ierk'" ' ..... FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 3rdMarch, 1952. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 3rd March, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. Ald. Donald, Acting Chairman of Finance,. presided. Sundry Accounts in the mount of $98,67S.33 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the mot- ion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Logan. A communication from the Local Hydro Commission., enclosing a cheque for $10,968.68, being refund on 19SO operation of the water works and street lighting accounts, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed. The Statement showing the Comparison of Tax Collections during january and February, 1952 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the mot- ion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that the same be received, given the usualPublicity and filed. The City Manager's Statement of the Debt Position on January lst,1952 and probable position on December 31st, 1952, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Nayor Hawkins and Ald. Mowers that the state- ment be referred to Conference. The City Manager, s request for permission to order anthrafilt for the filters at the Filtration Plant was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the communication he received and filed and the request granted. ' The City Manager, s recommendation that an amount of $10,000. be paid to the Moir Construction for the Construction of the clear water reservoir at , the Filtration Plant and that $3,~8~.73 be retained until completion of the contract, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of .Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mowers that the rec~,~-ndation be received and adopted, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, lOth March, 1952. Clerk "' Acting Chairman of Finance COUNCIL ~EETING Council Chamber, 3rd March, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-lawwhich covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No~. ~77~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first t~m~.. Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Roberrs and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) ef the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Mowers - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Roberts. READ AND ADOPTED, lO~h March, 1952. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 3rdMarch, 1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings onM onday, 3rd, March, 1952 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. Allmembers of the C~am~itteewere present. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, lOthMarch, 1952. Chalrman. COURT OF REVISION Council Chamber, 5thMarch, 1952. A Court of Revision on Local Improvements, including Sewers, Sidewalks and Curb and Gutter construction, was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, 5th March, 1952 at 10.00 a.m. The following were the members present: Sheriff V. L. Davidson, Chairman, Mr. 0. W. Zimmerman and Mr. George ~rtin. After the organization of the Court, it was found that there was one appeal. Appell~_/t Sheridan Dewsbury 1818 Lowell Avenue Location Sidewalk assessment east side of Lowell-in the amount of frontage 28.9~8. Curb and gutter assessment, east side of Lowell, in amount of frontage 9.06 feet. C_omplaint Not the oxmer Decision of the Court To be assessed to Rm!].VMorphy, 2019 Lundy'sLane The Court was then adjourned, Certified correct, City Clerk TENTH NEETIN~_ Council Chamber, 10th March, 1952. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, lOth l.~rch, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that Ald. Roberrs take the chair, until the arrival of His Worship the Mayor. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and. Jolley. DEPUTATION A group of barbers were present at the meeting in connection~ith the by-law regulating the early closing of barbershops. Mr. John A. Froate, one of the signatories to the petition presented to Council opposed to the 6 o'clock closing of barbershops, was permitted to speak to Council, as well as any. others present at the meeting, on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers. Mr. Froate asked Council to lay the by-law over for one week in order that the barbers could have a meeting, to straighten their differences out another way. ~. Robert Keighanwas also heard and he requested Council not to table the by-law for another week, but approve of it at this meeting. He advised Council of their meeting with the Deputy Minister of Labour who recommended that the barbers return to the municipality to have the by-lawpassed locally, in view of the fact that the Industrial Labour Schedule is being violated, it is the wish of the majority of barbers that the by-law be passed. SEE By-Law No.~775 T COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 39 - Director of Operations, Post - re mail delivery in communication be laid on the table. SEE Communication No.76. The foliowinE, Communications were presented; No. 76 - Dr. W. H. McMillan - re mail situation in Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacPond and Inglis that the communication be received and filed. - His Worship, the Mayor arrived at the meetiD~ - The City Clerk's survey of various municipalities and license fees was laid over, on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan, until the arrival of Ald. Mowers. No. V? - Hermes Club - requesting permission to use Poplar Park for a Carnival. ~une 18, 19 and 20th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communication be received and permission granted, subject to the provisions that a deposit of $100; is made and that the activities are confined to the extreme lower end of Poplar Park and that the upper part of the field is not utilized in anyway for parking purposes. -Ald. Ma~rs arrived at the meeting - No. 78 -Regio_n~l chairman, ca~na~ian Federation of Mayor~ - requesting reconsider- ation of membership in the Federation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed. LOST. An ~nen&nant by Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the conuuunication be received and filed and our member- ship be retained and a representative from Council be delegated to attend the Fed- eration's Annual Conference to be held in Calgary, June 29th to July 2nd, 1952; CARRIED; The vote was as follows: Aye -Ald. Inglis, Jolley, Logan, Donald and Mowers; Naye- Ald. ~cDonald and Roberts. No. 79 - Kitchener City_Clerk - resolution re objectionable literature. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the communication be received and filed, in view of the fact that Council received a similar resolution from the To~ of Timmins which was referred to the Minister of Education. No. 80 - Stratford City Clerk - resolution re change in system of issuing operators' and chauffeurs' licenses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Mowers that the comm,nication be received and filed. No. 81 - St.Catharines Deputy_Cit~lerk - resolution re relief to emp!oyables. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. In~lis and Mowers that the co~mnication be received and the resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Association Executive for consideration, if and when the meeting is held to consider these matters. No. 82 - Project Manager, H.E.P.C. of Ontario - re concreting holes-hydraulic ~unnel, Fairview Cemetery. ORDEED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Mowers that the communication be received and filed and permission be granted to proceed ~ith the two drill holes to check the geological formation and that the question of concreting holes be left over for one week in order that Council may view the pro- posed work on the ground and the City~nager be instructed to consult with il~. Gordon Mitchell, Project F~nager, regarding the cessation of drilling operations while funerals are being held in the Cemetery andbring in a report on this matter. SEE Report No.24 N0. 83 - Niagara Falls Ontario Police Association - requesting permission to use 0akes Park for 6th Annual Field Day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the communication be received and permission granted under the same conditions as in1951. REPORTS Laid. over from the~revious meeting; No. l? - City Clerk - licences under the control of Council, issued in 1951. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Inglis that the report be received and laid on the table for one week. S.E.E Report No.~. _The following Reports were presented; N0. 23 - City Clerk - Summary of licences and fees of various municipalities. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Inglis that the report be received and laid on the table for one week. No. 2~ - City ~nager - re proposed work as contained in con~nunication from the PrOJect Manager, H.E.P.C. OF ONTARIO. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Mowers that the report be received and the section of the Manager's report be adopted to the effect that an agreement be prepared covering the matters outlined in the report. No. 25 - City Clerk - report on Conference held March 3rd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald that the report be received and filed. TENTH MEETINg_ REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, lOth March, 1952. Pursuant to adjournment, the Councilmet at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, lOth March, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that Ald. Rober~s take the chair, until the arrival of His Worship the Mayor. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. MacDon~l~ and. Jolley. DEPUTATION A group of barbers were present at the meeting in connection with the by-law regulating the early closing of barbershops. Mr. John A. Froats, one of the signatories to the petition presented to Council opposed to the 6 o'clock closing of barbershops, was permitted to speak to Council, as well as any. others present at the meeting, on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers. Mr. Froats asked Council to lay theby-law over for one week in order that the barbers could have a meeting, to straighten their differences out another way. ~. Robert Keighan was also heard and he requested Council not to table the by-law for another week, but approve of it at this meeting. He advised Council of their meeting with the Deputy Minister of Labour who recommended that the barbers return to the ~mmicipality to have the by-law passed locally, in view of the fact that the Industrial Labour Schedule is being violated, it is the wish of the m~jority of barbers that the by-law be passed. SEE By-Law No.~772 COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion . and Inglis that the communication be laid on the table. SEE Commxnication No.76. The following, Communications were presented; No. 76 - Dr. W. H. McMillan - re mail situation in Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the moticE of Ald. MacDo'~d and Inglis that the conmmnication be received and filed. - His Worship, the Mayor arrived at the meeting - The City Clerk's survey of various mnicipalities and license fees was laid over, on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan, until the arrival of Ald. Mowers, No. 77 - Herme~ C~u~ - requesting permission to ,use Poplar Park for a Carnival. ~une 18, 19 and 20th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communication be received and permission granted, subject to the provisions that a deposit of $100; is made and that the activities are confined to file extreme lower end of Poplar Park and that the upper part of the field is not utilized in anyway for parking purposes. -Ald. Mowers arrived at the meeting - No. 78 - Regional Chairman, Canadian Federation of M__ao~ - requesting reconsider- ation of membership in the Federation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald that the communication be received and filed. LOST. An amenanent by Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the communication be received and filed and our member- ship be retained and a representative from Council be delegated to attend the Fed- eration's Annual Conference to be held in Calgary, June 29th to July 2nd, 1952; CARRIED; The vote ~as as follows: Aye -Ald. Inglis, Jolley, Logan, Donald and Mowers; Naye- Ald. ~%cDonald and Roberrs. No. 79 - Kitch__ener City_ Clerk - resolution re objectionable literature. ORDEFjED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the communication be received and filed, in view of the fact that Council received a similar resolution from the Town of Timmins which was referred to the Minister of Education. No. 80 - Stratford City Clerk - resolution re change in system of issuing operators' and chauffeurs' licenses. ORDEFdED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Mowers that the conmmnication be received and filed. No. 81 - St__.Cathar~j~es Deputy ~ Clerk - resolution re relief to employables. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Mowers that the co~mnication be received and the resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Association Executive for consideration, if and when the meeting is held to consider these matters. No. 82 - Project Manager, H.E.P.C. of Ontario - re concreting holes-hydraulic ~unnel, Fairview Cemetery. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Mowers that the communication be received and filed and permission be granted to proceed with the two drill holes to check the geological formationland that the question of concreting holes be left over for one week in order that Council may view the pro- posed work on the ground and the CityManager be instructed to consult with Mr. Gordon Mitchell, Project Manager, regarding the cessation of drilling operations while funerals are being held in the Cemetery and bring in a report on this matter. SEE R~ort No.24 No. 83 - NiaEara Falls Ontario Police Association - requesting permission to use 0akes Park for 6th Annual Field Day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the communication be received and permission granted under the same conditions as in1951. ._REPORTS Laid.over from the previous meeting; No. 17 - City Clerk - licences under the control of Council, issued in 1951. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Inglis that the report be received and laid on the table for one week. SEE Report No.2~. ~e following Reports were_ presented; No. 23 - City Clerk - Summary of licences and fees of various municipalities. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and In~lls that the report be received and laid on the table for one week. N0. 2~ - City Manager - re proposed work as contained in comnunication from the Project Manager, H.E.P.C. OF ONTARIO. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Mowers that the report be received and the section of the Manager's report be adopted to the effect that an agreement be prepared covering the matters outlined ia the r,eport. N0. 25 - City Clerk - report on Conference held March 3rd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald that the report be received and filed. No. 26 - City Clerk - Recommending issuance of licenoes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald ~nd Jolley that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. sC BLAEOU_S_ His Worship Mayor Hawkins advised Council of a call he had received from ~yor Greaves of Niagara-on-the-Lake regarding a meeting of representatives of municipalities along the lower Niagara River for Tuesday night, March llth at 8 p.m. to discuss passenger boat service between Toronto, Niagara and Queens- ton; and requested a member of Council to attend the meeting on behalf of Niagara Falls City Council. It was agreed that Ald. Logan would attend this meeting. Mayor Hawkins also advised Council that at his request, representatives of the Niagara Parks Commission, Chamber of Commerce and the Bus Company, will also be in attendance. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No--. - For the early closing of barber shops. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that Ald. Roberrs be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. MacDonald and Inglis - Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Logan and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 17th March, 19~2. Clerk ~or. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 10thNarch, 1~52. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 1Oth ~rch, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly cert- ified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry Account~ in the amount of $~5,~50.51 were approved by the Com- mittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts~ The Statement of Relief for the month of Febrlm~Z~, 1952 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and }.ZacDonald that the statement be received, given the usual publicity and filed. An application was received from the North American Cyanamid Company for permission to construct a furnace building and several leantoe and sheds. The City Manager's report on this application, was also presented for con:.ideration. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship the ltLayor and A!d. I.[acDonald that the report be received and the recommendation adopted and the permit issued. An offer was received from S. W. ~McKinnon to pro'chase an old building located on Lot No. 304, east side of Buchans~x Avenue, adjacent to his house located on Lot No. 303, for the sum of $20. It was ordered on the motion of His ~';orship the Mayor and Ald. M~vers that the offer be received and referred to the Property Comnittee for a report. The application of the Glenview Social Club for a per~mit to erect a clubhouse on the west side of Hickson Avenue, between Buttrey and Fer~xson, was presented for consideration, along with the City Manager's report. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and adopted, and the permit granted. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberts. READ AND ADOPTED, 17th March, 1952. Clerk COUNCILMEETING Council Chamber, 1Oth ~rch, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-lawwhich covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. ~-LAW The followin~By-lawwas passed; ~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by- law be given %he second reading. Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. l~cDonatd and Roberrs - Carried UnanLmously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Robarts and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 17th March, 1952. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 1Oth March, 1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, lOth March~ 1952 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Committee were present. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald. ~EAD AND ADOPTED, 17th ~rch, 1952. Clerk ELEVENTH ~EETING REGULAR MEETI~G Council Ch~mber, 17th March, 1952. Pursuant to adjourrm~ent, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 17th of March, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. Al~ members of the Com~cil were present, ~dth the exception of Ald. Roberts. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley. CONGRATUI~TIONS His Worship, ~yor Hawkins announced that hhe thre~ basl~etball teams of the Collegiate Institute, namely, the Boys' Senior, Boys' Junior and Girls' Junior had been successful in ~_rmming Central Ontario Second~,rySchool Association championships and complimented the teams, their managers and coaches. SEE R~solj~tion .TEk~ERS Tenders had been called for the supply of grass seed for the year 1952. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and M~.~ers that the tenders received, be opened, initialled and tabulated. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the tender received from Fischer's Tobacconist be accepted. CO~__~J_NICATIONS The follo'~ingCommunications.~/ere ~resented; No. 8~ - International Joint Commission _ requesting information as to the action taken to control w~s~es within the ldmTi"~s of the "Objectives for BoundaryWaters .Quality Control". ORDE~RF~) on the motion of AId. Donald and Logan that the communi- cation be received and the City Manager be instructed to acknowledge this letter to the effect that this matter is being given further study. (Ald.~Inglis con~ra~). No. 85 - Board of Education - re esting Council's approval of reposed addition to Valleyway Public School. ORbeD on the motion oF Ald. Donald and Jolley that the communication be received and the Board requested to meet with the Council to discuss this matter. REPORTS Laid over from previous meet_i~ No. 17 - City Clerk - report on licences under the control of Council, issued in 19~1. No. 23 - City Clerk - survey of municipalities on licen0es and fees. ORDERED' on the motion of Ald.' Mowers and Inglis that the reports be laid over for further study. The followin~ Repgrts were presented; No. 27 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. , No. 28 - Assessment Commissioner . report on attendance at meeting of Organization of Assessing Officials, Narch ]J+th. Oi~DE~ED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the Report be received and adopted. No. 29 - City Clerk - re closing portion of Dixon Street by To~mship of Stamford. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and the matter be taken up with the proper authorities to see that the necessary p~otection is provided for the City of Niagara Falls. No. 30 - City Manager - recentending attendance of C.E.Stock at meeting to dis- cuss the organization of the Welfare Section, Provincial Civilian Defence. ORDEI~ED 0H the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the report be received and the recommendation be adopted. No. 31 - City Manager- submitting statement for the information of taxpayers con- cenxing the summary of ts~xation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Don- ald that the report be received and adopted and the statement be enclosed wihh the tax bills and also be forwarded to those home owners whose taxes are paid by mortgage companies and also that the statement be published in the Niagara Falls Evening Review through paid advertisement for one night. PETITION The following Petition was presented; No. 5 - Mr. and Mrs. J. Prest and 26 other families - requesting proper drainage. facilities on Slater Avenue between Stamford and McRae Sts. ORDERED on the mot- ion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the petition be received and referred to the City Manager for report. RESOLUTIONS Th__e. foltowing~ Resolutions were passed; No. 37 -MacDONALD - M~,SRS - RESOLVED that congratulations on behalf of His Worehip the Mayor, members of Council and citizens of Niagara Falls be extended to the Boys' Senior, Boys' Junior and Girls' Junior Basketball teams of the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute upon their achievement tnwinning the Cen- tral Ontario Secondary School Association championships; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carrie~d. ~o. 38 - LOGAN- DONALD - RESOLVED that the City of Niagara Falls are in favour of the continuation of 'the boat service between Toronto and Queenston; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carri~. (SEE Verbal Report.) No. 39 - JOT~Y - MacDONALD - RESOLVED That the traffic problems referred to by Ald. Jolley, Inglis and Mowers be referred to the City Manager for action; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C__~arried No. ~0 - MOWERS - DONALD -RESOLVED that a communication be fonvarded to the Council of the To~raship~f Stamford to see if they would be interested in dis- cussing common problem of police accommodation and allied matters; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. Ald. Logan presented a verbal: report to Council on his attendance at the meeting held at Niagara-on-the-Lake on~rchllth. He stated that a gentle- man from Toronto approached the various Councils for backing of a scheme to form a ~,~iicate to purchase the Toronto Boat, requestin~ endcreation as to the advisability of continuing the b~at and of a particular scheme for financing it, It was the unanimous opinion that it would be in order to endorse the continu- ation of the boat service. However, accurate figures on the operation of the boat for the last few years were not available and Ald. Logan was not prepared to suggest to Council to endorse any scheme for financing the boat. It was agreed that a notice of motion be sent, advising of Council's endcreation of the continuation of the boat service. SEE Resolution Ald. Jolley suggested that a traffic sign indicating 'slow' - 'children crossing', be erected to eliminate the hazard created v~ere pupils attending Valle3~ay School, cross this intersection, at the corner of Slater and Mcgee Sts. He was also of the opinion that where cars coming off Stanley Avenue past the Valleysray School at Sixth Avenue, another traffic hazard was created and suggested the erection of a sign 'do not enter'. Aid. Inglis referred to the traffic hazard caused by cars coming off the A. & P. parking lot on to Valleyway, make left-hand turns instead of right-hand turns. Ald. Mowers also added that residents in this area use the v~ong side of Valleyway and suggested the erection of a sign - 'one way street' or 'do not enter'. SEE ResolutionNo_~/~.. Ald. Mowers also referred to the traffic sitnation on Huron Street where driveway approaches of the residents are continuously blocked by trucks and cars and suggested that the Police Department be notified to keep these drive- ways clear. His Worship the Mayor agreed to take this matter up with the Chief of Police. ~ Mr. 0rr advised Ald. Logan that information is being gathered by himself and the Medical Officer of Health in connection with the use of fluorine in water. Ald. Logan advised that a survey in Brantford showed that fluorine has made a 36% improvement in dental health. BY-LA~S The following.. By-laws were passed; ~ - To authorize the execution of a deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Ald.Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. _ Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-la~ be read the second time. - Carried. Third Reading - AId. Donald and Logan - Carried. ~ - To authorize the execution of a deed. It was ordered on the motion of AId. I,ogan and MacDonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time.. Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standin~ Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried. Third Reading - AId. Mowers and Logan - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jol].ey. READ/~ND ADOPTED, 2J+th March, 1952. Clerk READ ARiD ADOPTED, 24th ~arch, 1952. Clerk "' h~ Ca_ ~ . FINANCE II~ETING Council Chamber, 17th March, 1952. The Finance Committee met on Monday, l?th March, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Roberrs. Sundry accounts in the amount of $43,160.49 were approved bythe Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or othemdse dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motlot, of His Worship the I'~yor and Ald. MacDonald. The Communication from the Coux~y Clerk-Treasurer with reference to the Industrial Booklet and the cost of a page advertisement, was presented for consideration, along with a com~unic,ation from the Review Co. Printers, submitt- ing proofs of material to appear in the publication. It was ordered on the mot- ion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the communications be received and laid on the table and the Clerkbe instructed to contact the To~mship of Stamford to ascertain the possibility of a Joint participation in this advertisement. The offer of the Greek Orthodox Church to purchase a lot on Hanan Avenue for the erection of a church building was presented for consideration. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and}.~yor Hawkins that the offer be received and the applicants notified that this lot is not for sale, as it is the intention of the Corporation to retain same for park purposes; the Clerk to ascertain the availability of other lots in the municipality which might be used for such church building. A communication from W. B. Gunning requesting increase in ambulance rates was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that the connnunication be received and permission granted as requested. A conmuAnication from Devonia Private Hospital, requesting increase in rate per diem for indigent patients in wards, was presented for consider- ation. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. N~.cDonald and Logan that the com- munication be received and filed and permission granted as requested. The City Manager's report on impellets at the Filtration Plant and recommending the purchase.of two. 16-inch diameter tmpellers and~ impellet eye- rings, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the ~epcr~be received and the recommendation adopted. The Committee adjourned on the motion Of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mowers. Council Chamber, 17th March, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Roberts. BY-LAW The followin~ By-lawwas passed; No. 477~ - to provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Jolley - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 24th ~arch, 1952. Clerk ' ' ........ CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 17th l.~rch, 1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 17th March, 1952 for the pure- pose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Roberrs. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 24th,I~rch,1952. Chairman i~ursuan+~ to adjournm!.n~ +h:. Council met at 7.30 p.m. m': ".:~.~--- i'j.h March~ 1952, for the purpose of consi~Der~ng Sen~q,al but;inest; au~:~ f~or,'~. All members of the Council wei'e prea=ent. The Cou~c~] ~'av~uS v~itn-~ 'n t~ ' "~ rec,~ rea~] tLe ml u s of ~he previous meeting, adopted these on th~ motion of ~ ~ MacD~nald ~=d - Alfio Ingli~ arrived st tho meetL~g _ DEPUTATIONS Mr. W. J. Clarke, representin=, the S~ni-Po~ter A.a .... ~.~,. Canada was present at the meeting, in orc~r to exhibit a mini.nU,,~e oF a disposal unit manufactured ~-,,~ th=t Com~.a~,~. On the motion of A!,-L MacD,~na~; ar,q TTow:.y~::: l~ was ordered tb0t Mr. Clarke be heard. He outl~ue~ the m~ny favourahle Features in connection ~dth this unit and di~tribute~ to the members oF Council uoples of the agreement which o Id b~ entered into ff the CorporaL!on so desired. C n SEE Communication No. A delegation consisting of Messrs. Harol~,Ev~,ns, Gordon Troup, W. H. Krlbs~ Arnol.fi SF~bh and Horace Logan wore prescott at the meetin,g nt n represei i S the of Education and on the motion of Ald. Jol!ey and Roberts~ it was orde:',-d that Evans be heard. lie requested Countills favourable co-operation in advanci~ the capital funds for an addition ~f s~ rooms to the Valley Way Public School, as the Board desired to codenee construction L~ediate!y in order that the rooms will be rea~ for the 19~2 fall tem~. A full discussion ensued. Ald. InSlie referred to the fact that Capital E~pendit~res for the next Five years are presently heftore the Ontario 1.Mnicipal Board for consideration and it would seem logical to ~dth-ho!d W action on the Beard of Education' s request until the Ontario Muulcipal Board had discusse~ it ~ith the City Council. Ald. Donald ~uericd Mr. Evans, Chairman of the B~rd ~_th reference to the n~er of children of Hydro workers on the new project, presently atten~ng the scho-ls in Niagara Falls, since this would, in his opinion, have a definite beari~ on the financing. Mr. Kribs, 5ecreta~-Treas~er~ advised that he would obtain the necessary i~omatZcn from the Hydro. SE_~E.C_omm.unication N~o. 85. COI~IINICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 63 - Sani-Poster Advertis~ _ re disposal units. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the agreement be referred to the City Solicitor. and the City ~nager for submission of a report at the next meeting of Council. N0. 70 - B. F. Goodrich Stores - requesting designation of west side of Buckley Ave. between Valleyway and Hur%~reet as no parking area. ORDEI~D on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the communication be received and filed and the request granted, N0. 71 - Salvation Arm~. Public Relations Department - requesting gra~t fox' extensions tc Grace HYven Ho~e. ORDERED on the motion of Alg[ Donald and Retorts that the com- munication be receivedland filed and they be notified to apply in the year 1953 be- fore the Budget is struck in order that they might seek a stated gr~nt for this capital expenditure, No. 85 - Board of Education - requesting advance of capital funds for the const~J~t. ion of a six-room addition to Valley Way Pablic School. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and RoberLs that this communication be tabled until the arrival of the delegation from the Board of Education. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the communication be laid on the table until the Council meets with the Ontario Municipal board. The following Communications__we_re presented; No. 86 -The Honoura__.ble V.incent Hassoy, Governor-General of Canada - appreciation fox' message of congratulations. ORDEPuED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the Comaranication be received and filed. No. 87 - Secretary-Treasurer, Air Cadet Squadron - requesting permission to hold Tag Day and publishing of proclamation by the City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the cor~nunication be received and filed, the request granted and the necessary proclamation be published. No. 88 - Secretary-Treasurer, British-Canadian Veterans Association - invitation to joint installation of officers. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the invitation be received and accepted with thanks andas many members of Council as possible with their wives plan to attend. No. 89 - Dr. W. H. McMillan, M.P. - enclosing copy of letter from Postmaster Gen- eral re mail service in Niagar~Yalls. OROERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and ~cDonald that the communication be received and filed and Dr. McMillan tha~ied for his efforts. No. '90 - Secr___etary, Ontario Municipal Board - re proposed grant to General Hos- pital. ORDERED on the motion of i~ld..Logan and Retorts that the communication be received and filed. No. 91 - Chairman, Separate S~mool Board -'re advertisement re summary of city taxation. ORDER~ED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the comnmni- cation be redeived and filed and the City Clerk forward the regrets of Council for any misunderstanding and that another advertisement be inserted to rectify the misinterpreation of the summary of taxation. (Ald. Inglis contrary). REPORTS The follo~n~ Reports were presented; No. 32 - Chairman of Traffic Committee - recommending elimination of parking on the west side of Buckley between Valleyway and Huron St. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and adopted. No. 33 - Chairman of Finance Committee - recommending Salvation Army Public Relations Departn~nt be advised of Council's inability to provide a grant fox, this year. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the report be received and adopted and they be notified to apply in the year 1953, before the Budget is struck in order to seek a stated grant for this capital expenditure. No. 3~ - City Manager - re Civil Defence Co-Ordinator's Conference to be held in Ottawa during week of April 21st. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that the report be received and filed and the City Manager be authorized to attend this Conference. -~' SEE Resolution ~o.~. No. 3~ - City ManaZer - re operation of parking meters on Victoria Avenue, from Queen Street to Bridge Street and on Bridge Street between Victoria Avenue and First Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Inglis and Jolley that the report be received and referred to the traffic Committee Chairman for study. No. 36 - City Clerk - report on Conference held March 17th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the repor~ be received and filed. No. 37 - Cit Clerk - re Bill 92, to s~n~nd The Municipal Act. CPbDEX~UD on the motion of~gan and Mo~.~ers that the report be r~ceived and laid on t~ae table until the delegation from the Board of Education is heard in connection with Com- m~cation No. 85. It was further ordered on the motion of AL~. Mowers anti Loga~ that the report be received and filed. No. 38 - City Clerk - recommendill~ is~:uanee of licences. OEDE]IED on tb.e mobiox~ of Ald. MacDonald an~] 'Donald thab the report be received and adopt~,d and licenoes issued accordingly. No. 39 - C~Manager _ re petition of Mr. and Mrs. J. Prest, 129/~ Slater Avenue and 26 oth'ers.~ 0~JDEXED on the motion oF A!d. MacDonald and flowers that th~ repo~t be received and adopted. - PETITIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 5 - ~. and Mrs. J. Prest and 26 others - re flooding conditions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and MoWers%'~t the petition be received and filed. S~EE Report No.~9! VERBAL REPORT Ald. Donald showed the members of Council the Report of the Subndssion of the Ontario Municipal Board to the Provincial-Municipal Committee of Ontario and was of the opinion that each member should have one for perusal. The City Clerk was instructed to write to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Association for eight additional copies. Aid. Donald, a member of the Executive of the Ontario Municipal Association, presented a verbal report on his attendance at the meeting held on March 21st in Toronto by the Ontario Municipal Association Executive for the purpose of consider- ing the letters from Oshawa and St.Catharines regarding the unemployment problem, ~ich had been referred to the Executive by the City of Niagara Falls. The attend- ance was verygood with twenty present. Ald. Donald advised, However, that St. Catharines and Oshawawere not represented. The mettot is to be referred to the Canadian Federation of M~vors and Municipalities for consideration at their meeting and will then be discussed with the Dominion Government. Ald. Donald pointed out that the Executive were not satisfied with the Provincial Budget, being of the opinion that the municipalities might have received a little more help for the high costs of taxation, education and ether things. A further meeting is to be held by the Exe- cutive. Ald. Donald desired to know what benefits the City of Niagara Falls will receive from taxation~ Public Utilities.' SEE____~solution No.42. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. ~1 - DONALD - LOGAN _ RESOLVED that the City Clerk for~ard a con~munication to the Ontario Civil Defence to obtain all information possible on the organization of Civil Defence generally; and the Seal of the Corporation be heroic affixed. Carriedt Prior to Resolution No. ~1, Aid. Inglis moved that the Ontario Civil Defence ~e communicated with to find out what is being done to organize Civil Defence and '~ether the County Oo-ordinator should be appointed to attend the Conference being held in Ottawa during the week of April 21st. 'This was later withdrawn. No. ~2 - INGLIS - MacDONALD -'RESOLVED that the Mayor, Chairman of Finance and the CityManager go to T~ronto"'and approach the Premier of Ontario and the Chairman of the Hydrc Electric Power Commission of Ontario to ascertain what affect the new legislation for assistance to municipalities by payments by the Province to muni- cipalities in lieu of taxes will have as far as the City of Niagara Falls is con- cemed~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carr~ No. 43 - INGLIS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that a letter of regrets b~ forwarded to Mrs. A.D. Frank upon the illness of her husband, Mr. A.D.Frank, Streets Super- intendent; also expressing Council' s wishes for his speedy recpvery and their desire to offer all assistance possible; ~nd the Seal of the Corporation be heret0 affixed. Carried Unaffmous~. BY-L~W The following By-law was passed; No~. 4780 - To authorize the borrowing of $100,000.00 It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Donald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be -read the second time. - Carried Unanimously. -Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Logan. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Inglis referred to the holes in City streets and the danger Caused thereby. He also referred to the parking lot adjacent to the City Yard and was of the opinion that repairs should be made. The City Manager advised that this would be done. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Roberts. READ AND ADOPTED, 31st March, 1952. Clerk ' Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 2~th March, 1952. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 2~thNarch, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had b sen property certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry accounts in the mount of $17,359.35wereapprovedbythe Com- mittee. ' The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Rober~s. The com~mication from the County Clerk-Treasurer in connection~ith the City's participation in the Industrial Booklet, laid over from the previous meeting, was again presented for consideration. The City Clerk advised the Com- mittee that the To~mship of Stamford are not interested in a joint p~rticipation with the City for the insertion of an advertisment in the Industrial Booklet as they already have to contribute their share through the County rate. Ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Logan that the Corporation approve of a one page advertisement at an approximate cost of $160. A letter from the president of the Civic Employees' Credit Union Limited regarding the possibility of having payroll deductions for the members of the Credit Union, was presented for consideration. On the motion of His Worship the ~yorand Ald. Mowers it was ordered that the conmmnication be received and filed a~d the request acceded to. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Roberts and F~yor Hawkins. READ ~ND ADOPTED, 31st March, 1952. Clerk " COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 24th ~rch, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-lawwhich covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; ~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Mowers that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading.. Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules~Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried. Third Reading .Ald. MacDonald and Mowers - Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Mowers. EEAD AND ADOPTED, 31st March, 1952. Clerk ,'a~A~a - N~yor. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 24th March, 1952. The Conference Conunittee of the City Council assembled at the close of - the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 23+th ~arch, 1952 for the pur- pose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Conm~ttee were present. . After consideration of the items placed before them, the CommSttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley. · READ AND ADOPTED, 31st March, 1952. THIRTEEkTH 1.'~ETING Council Chamber, 31st March, 1952. REGULAR I.EETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 31st. ~Larch, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Comacil, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. 1,L~cDona!d and Log~. DEPUTATIONS Mr. John Layrig, Planning Consultant, Fas present in connection ~dt, h the Greater Niagara Area Plan and implementing by-law, which had been referred from the meeting of February 18th. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~hcDo:mld and Roberrs that he be heard. He expressed a ~illingness to answer any questions that the Council might desire to ask. A discussion ensued and a motion was made by Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the north side of Bender Hill, ~st of Falls Avenue be designated as commercial area, but, Ald. inglis stated that he was not prepared to vote on any motions at this meeting, as more study was needed Of the plan and by- law, before he could arrive at tI~e questions he :uight ~.~_sh to ask Mr. Layrig. SEE ~esol~ti_qn No.~i~. A delegation from the Glenview Area was present at the meeting in connection with stumnonses received concerning violations of the three-hour parking regulation. On the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan, the delegates were heard. Messrs. Wm. Taylor, Walter Dymott and Storrie outlined their difficulties in complying with the three-hour parking regulation and requested consideration to repealing the section or some provision being made to the alleviating the situation. Mr. Taylor particularly referred to the condition of the lane off of May Avenue, adjacent to his property and it was agreed that this lane should be attendsd to and that it be placed on the list .for the Tour of Inspection. Mr. H. Devereux also spoke in connection with his problem on Huron Street and suggested some clearance in connection ~dth parking tickets that he had received. Mr. Lawrence Crawford also spoke his views regarding the condition at the corner of Bridge Street and Fourth Avenue where his place of business is located. Ald. Mowers expressed his objections to the criticism which seems to have been concentrated on him because of the action of the Police Department in enforcing the by-laws and indicated that this ~s not fair. Following a lengthy discussion on the matter, it was agreed that His Worship the Mayor take the matter up with the Chief of Police concerning the prosecution of violators and that Council give consideration to either re-drafting or amendix~ the trafficby-laws. SEE Cormmmi~ation No. ~8. TENDERS Tenders had been called for the supply of uniforms for the Fire Depart- -ment for the year 1952. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that the tenders received be opened, initialled and tabulated. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the tenders be referred to the City Manager for a report. · CO~,N~N'iCATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 63 - San_i-Poster Advertising Co. of Cana4__~ - re disposal units. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the commnnication be received and filed and the Corporation enter into an agreement for one year. SEE Report SEE By-Law No,. The followin~ Comnmnications were presented; No. 92 - Board of Education - requesting immediate application to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of proposed six-room addition to Valley Way School. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the communication be received and filed, the City Clerk prepare the necessary by-law for the next meeting of Council, which will then be given two readings and forwarded to the ~ntario MunicipalBoard. Prior to this motion, Ald. Roberts moved that the card of Education be informed that their request is approved ~dth the suggestion that they take the matter up with the H.E.P.C. of Ontario as to assistance from the Commission on the evidence they have given as to the number of children of Hydro Workers attending school in this City. This motion was withdrawn. Another motion w~s made by Ald. Donald and Logan that the Com~dttee appointed to meet with Premier Frost and the Hydro Chairman on April 1st, also include in their discussion the question of a grant for school purposes owing to the fact of the increased number of children of Rydro workers now in attendance at schools in Niagara Falls. An amendment made by Ald. Inglis and Mowers that the City Mana- ger present a report as to what work he proposes to proceed with in 1952 in order that Council may decide the method of financing, was carried. No. 93 - Salvation ArcME - re visit of International Staff Band on ~y 16th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Donald that the communication be re- ceived and referred to the Niagara Parks Co~dssion for consideration. No. 9~ - Fort William Clerk - resolution re income tax exemptions for aldermm~c remuneration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the communi- cation be received and filed and the Clerk of Fort William advised of Council's opinion in this matter, .. SEE Resolutiqn_N~~. 'No. 9~ - Retail Division, Chamber of Com~e~q~ - commending snow removal and requesting propermaintemance of streets in dryweather. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Roberrs that.the com~,nication be received and filed and they be advised that the City has recently entered into an agreement with the Sani-Poster Adveetising Company for the placing of disposal units throughout the City and that they also be advised that the matter of acquiring a water flusher will be kept under consideration until the Corporation ar.e prepared to purchase such a unit. No. 96 - Reta____i__lDivision, Cbam~er of C~rce - requesting consideration of a five-year program for industrial purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Logan that the conmmnication be received and filed and theybe requested to arrange a meeting of their Industrial Co,,mitteewith Council in order to present their prcgramme on this subject. No. 97 - Canadian Federation of Mayors andMunicipalities - procedure for soliciting support of muhicipalities desiring te hold Annual Meeting in their City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roherts that the conmmnication be received and filed. No. 98 - Secretary. Police Commissio~ - re enforcement of traffic by-laws. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jclley and Donald that the commumtcation be re- ceived and filed. No. 99 - Clerk of Stamford To~mshij2 _ requesting joint meeting with Council on April 1st. at 7.30 p.m. to diI~cuss joint Police Station and Industrial promotion. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Retorts that the communication be received and filed and the meeting be held at 7.30 p.m. April let, as requested. No. 100 - Chief of Niagara Falls Fire Department - requesting permdssion tc send equipment to ot~er m~unicipalities in cases of emergency. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Roberrs that the conu~unication be received and referred to the City ~nager for report. REPORTS The followin~ Reports were presented; No. AO - City Solicitor - re Sani~Poster Advertising Co. Agreement and list of proposed Yoc~'~S'H~ of Vefuse units. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the report be received and filed. ~w No. ~782~_ No. ~l - ~ity Clerk - report on Conference held P~rch 24th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed. N0. ~2 - City Clerk - report on Bills Numbers 95, 103, 104. No. ~3 - ~qlerk - report on Bill Number 106. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald ~'~t' the reports be considered together. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the reports be received and laid on the table ~or the perusal of Council. N0. 44 -~erk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald ~'Mowers that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. 'No. ~5 - Ci_!~_qlerk - re hawker and pedlar licence application not approved by Chief of-Police. 0P~ED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Roberts that the report be received and filed and the application be not approved. 'No. 46 - Assessment Commissi2ne__Er _ recommending amendment to By-law Number 17~8 g0veraing date of return of Assessment Roll. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald §nd Mowers that the report be received and filed and the by-law be prepared. MISCELLANEOUS Aid. Roberts desired to know whether there was any reciprocal arrangment ~th the Township of Stamford in connectionwith licenoes and thought this could be discussed at the meeting arranged with the Township for April let. The City Clerk advised that there was in connection with hawker and pedlar licenoes. Ald. Inglis referred to a Bill being introduced to the Legislature affect- inghighways by heavy trucking and asked if anything could be~done about it, as he understood that the Ship-By-Rail Association would be asking Council to oppose it. The City Clerk was requested to obtain a copy of this Bill for Council's perusal. RESOLUTIONS ~e fqllowing Resolutions were ~passed; No. ~4 - MOWERS . ROBERTS - RESOLVED that a special Council Meeting be held on M0,day, April 7th, at 2.30 to meet with FAr. John Layrig, Planning Consultant; the City Clerk prepare a list of questions to be discussed and that the Assessment Commissioner be made acquainted with the Area Plan and by-laws in order that he my express his opinions at the meeting; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto a~fi~ed, Carried Unanimously. No. h5 - INGLIS - JOLIZEY - RESOLVED that a resolution be forwarded to the Clerk of the City of Fort William and to the Canadian Federation of ~yors and Muni- 9ipalities, recommending to the Federal Government, that nmnicipa! taxes be deductible for income tax purposes; sad the Seal of. the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. The following By-laws were passed~ No. h782 - To authorize the signing of an agreemel% with the Sani-Poster Advertisilj i "' Company of Canada, Limited. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and b~cDonald that Ald. Logan be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It ~as ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading· - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried Unanimously. No. 478~ - To amend By-Law Number 3790, respecting traffic. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers that Ald. Roberrs be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Councilbe temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Jolley and Mowers - Carried Unamimously. No. 478~ - To authorize the execution and delivery of an Agreement between the Corporation sad Local 528, InternationalAssociation of Fire Fighters. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Roberts that Rule 36 (2) of the S~anding Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried Unanimously. No. ~78~ - To authorize the signing of an agreement with The Pittsburgh Hornet Hockey Club. It was ordered on the motion of ~ld. Jolley and Roberrs that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mo~vers. READ AND ADOPTED, 7th April, 1952. FINANCE 1.REETING Council Chamber, 31st March, 1952. The Finance Committee met on Monday, 31st March, 19~2 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fled and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present· Sundry accounts in the amount of $169,297.~8 v~re approved by the Com- mittee. The accounts submitted, being passed 'or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Roberrs. The offer of A. Gorgomio to purchase LOt 170, Plan 6, Hickson Street for the sum of $280. was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the notion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the offer be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. The application of Stein and Zuker for a building permit to erect a ten-apartment building on Main Street, at an estimated cost of $50,O00. was presented for consideration along with the reconvaendation of the City Manager. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mayor Hawkins that the appli- cation be received, the recon~nendation of the City Manager received and adopted and the permit granted. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberts. FeADANDADOpTED, 7th April, 1952. ' Clerk ' COUNCIL NEETIE~] Council Chamber, 31st }izrch, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Comnittee. All members of the Council v~re present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 4786 - To provide monies for general purposes. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and M~vers that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Retorts and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Retorts and Mowers - Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Roberts and Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 7th April, 1952. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 31st March, 1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 31st 1.~rch, 1952 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Com~ittee were present. Afte~ consideration of the items placed before ~he~.~he. Committe~ adjourned on the motion of Ald. Inglls and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 7th April, 1952. Clerk FOURTEENTH ~ZETING Council Cbs.mbl~r, 7~h ipril, 1952. ~EGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. ou Heufi,~y, 7th April, 1952 for the purpose of consi!~erin6 general business ant: fina,_~ce. All mem- bers of the Council were present~ with the exception of A!d. InSlie, Lo~an and Jolley. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous roecLing, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers. DEPUTATIONS Fire Chief J. C. Shapton was present at the meeting in connection wi%h Co~mnunication No. 100 and the City Manager's reco~mnendation contaiu,~d in Report No. 47. It ~as ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Mowers that the Chief be heard. Chief Shapton advised Comcil of his appointment as Co-ordinal, or for the County of-Welland and stated that although the City Mansg~u,'s recomendaticn was in line vdth his letter, he vms now requesting the :n'i~lege of sendin.S the p~per in a~ great emergency ~thin the County, not necessarily for Civil D~fcnce pur- poses only. He referred to Mutual Aid already in practice in New York State, not on~ for Wartime purposes but Peacethe as well and vms of the opinion that Niagara Falls should take the lead here in the County of Welland. SEE Communic~atien No. 100 SEE Report ~o '6 Mr. Win. Taylor ~:as also present at the Council meeti~j in connection ~dth Petition Nmber 7 and on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers was pemitted to speak. He requested i~aediate consideration of the closing of a portion of the lane as it ~s now being used as a dmmp. He stated that closing the lane would not inconve~ence those having garages in the area as there are three other entrances available. He fu~her stated that he had the opportunity of cbtaini~ loads of fill from the Hydra ~ich would be of assistance in landscapi~ this potion. SEE Petition No.' 7. CONGKATULATIONS Ald. Mowers referred to the victory won by the Niagara Falls Collegiate Basketball team. - SEE Resolutiou No.46. TEk~ERS Tenders had been called for supplies for 1952 and it was ordered on the motion of Aid. Roberrs and Mowers that the tenders received be opened, initialled and tabulated. COI~NICATIONS ~aid over from the previous meeting; 'No. 100 - Fire Chief J. C. Shapton - requests in connection with Civil DefencS. It was agreed by the members present that the conm~nication should be referred until the arrival of all members of Council. It was later ordered that the com- munication be laid on the table for the consideration of a full Council, on the motion of Ald. M~ers and Donald. ~.'_EE Report No.46. The followinZ Communications were presented No. lOOA - Minister of National Defence - re Reserve Forces. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Retorts and I.lacDonald that the cenmunication be received and filed and the request complied with and members of the City staff be permitted to' join Reserve Forces and permission be also granted to the Red Cross to visit Civic Departments for blood donors. No. 101 - Ontario Municipal Association - ~,~nutes of Executive Meeting, PMrch 21zt. OFfi]ERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Robel~6s that the communication be ceived and filed. No. 102 - Greater Niagara General Hospital - requesting publication of a procla- mation of Hospital Day, May 12th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~cDonald that the communication be received a~ filed and the request granted. No. 103 - Board of Education - requesting use of Oakes Park for Physical Edu- cation Demonstration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the communication be received and filed and the request granted for the after- noon of June 4th, ~dth tentative reservations for June 5th and 6th in case of rain. No. 10~ - Kitchener St. United Church - requesting widening of Hunter Street,etc. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald cad Mowers that.the communication be received and referred to the City Manager for report. No. 105 - Lions' Club Carnival Con~ittee Chairman - requesting permission to hold Carnival on July 16, 17 and 18, Bridge St. Athletic Grounds. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Donald that the communication be received and filed ~d the request granted. No. 106 - Clerk-Treasurer of Town of Niagara - appreciation for Council~s support ~nd interest in endorsing continuation of boat service. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Roberrs that the co~nunication be received and filed. No. 107 - Provincial Engineering Co. - requesting extension of 6-inch ~termain. Dyson Avenue. OP~)ERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the com- munication be received and filed and the work proceeded ~dth. BEE I~EPOET No.47. No. 108 - Bell Telephone Company - requesting permission to place underground con~ duit on Victoria Avenue and on Stamford Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the communication be received and filed, ~he by-law be prepared and the three recommendations of the City ~nager in connection with this work be forwarded to the BellTelephone accompar~ng theby-law. REE Repo~ 48. No. 109 - Ontario Civil Defence, Administrative Officer - re setting up of organizations in municipalities. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the communication be received and laid on the table until the City Manager's attendance at the Conference to be held in Ottawa during the week of April 21st. REPORTS ~he followins Reports were presented; No. ~6 - City Manager - re Fire Chief's request in connection with Civil Defence. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald that the report be received and laid on the table for consideration by a full Council. No. 47 - City Manager - re Provincial Engineering Company' s request for extension of 6-inch water main on Dyson Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~cDonald that the report be received and adopted and the work be proceeded with. No. 48 - City ,'.is.no~ie~ - ~e applicatio:~ of Eel] Telei,hon<~ Co. t,c place conduits on Victoria Avenue and on Sbam~ord Street. ORDERED on [.he motZcn ,ff All. Donald aN,'~ Mowers that the report be r,:-ceived an,-1 a,loph~d an:~ t.h~ bhr~c coudit- 'ions contained in the retort b=. forwarded in an accompanying latt.~r r~!o~L ~.d,th the by-law pe~t[ing this work. No. 4~ - CitL]~smage~ - re meebirG held in Torc~ to, A[r!] let Le Ji~:cus: ~.fF. ct recent provincial legislation woul.~ have on ast=essmerd, ~;~ jov,~nNr,~u~ i. rcpcrtZ?s in Niagara Falls. O~EEED m~ the motion of ~!~h ~ZscDcnal.~ zn~ T.%wers that the report be r~ceived and filed. No. 50 - City ManaZer. - 2cbedule of Capital E:qlenc]iMu, es, OFDE'~ED 'r tht~ "b~ {oh of AI~..'Tower,:: an,~ Roberie that the r~pert be rcc.z, ive~ a',~.,'l laid on the t~l:,le for consideration of ful? Council. No. ~1 - ~Ci_~Z_L%2na1~%r' - Conc:.'eLe sjrl'u,a!t.-, a;.st n-gde o,~ Sb~h Avorr,tc, on the motion of Ald. MacDonald an!~ !tobert~ that the ~port be recej v~ and adopted. No, 52 - Citl' l.:anag,,r ~ Concrete sidewal.k~ east side c.f Dyson Avenue. ORDRRED on the motion of A!d. Mowers and Dona!:t that, the report h,~ received and r~bpted. No. 53 - City ManaF,,~r ~ Concrete sidewalk, v:est si.d,~ of Dys~n ~-~,~r,ue. CRDE?ED on the motion cf Ald. Rohert~ and Mo;.:erg that the report b,~ received an.i adopted. No. 5~ - City C].erk - report on Bill Number ]29~ an Act to Amend the F,ihtic Con~nercial Vehicles Act. ORDE?~ED on the motion of Aldo Mowers and Retorts that the report be received and filed. No. 55 - City ClerTr - Report on Conference of March 31s%. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. PfacDo'aa.~nd Meters that the x~l:.ort be received an:l filed. No. 56 - City clei - Report on Joint Meeting ~.rith St~ord Tomashlp on April 1st. 0~E~D on the motion of Ald. ~.McDonald and Mowers that the report he received ~d filed. sE No. 57 - City Clprk - recommending issuance of !icenoes. ORDEreD on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Rebels that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued actordimly. The follo~,~.ng Petitions were pr~ No. 6 - I.fi's. Evelyn Sims and 1.1 others, re,luesting construction of sidewalk on Dyson Avenue. 0~{ED on the motion of Al,-h Donald and ]jewors that tile Petition be received and filed and the petitioners be advised that this work will be pro- teedad with. Ee ort No.5 No. 7 - A. Small and 3 others request~S closin~ of portion of alley between N~ Avenue and Elgin Street. ORDE~D on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the petition be received ~d referred to the City Manager for report. RESOLUTIONS The fotlov~ Resolutions were passed; No. ~6 - M~RS - DONALD - RESOLVED that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to the Principal of the Niagara Falls Collegiate Institute, Mr. Jm~s Rose, Coach, and Members of the Senior Basketball Temn for theiD second victory as All-0ntario High School Champions~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried, No. ~7 - MacDONALD - ROBERTS - RESOLVED that Ald. A. C. Jo!ley be appointed Council's representative on the Industrial CommltLee of the Greater Niagara Ch~or of Commerce; ~xd the ~eal of the Corporation be hcrcto affked. No. ~8 - MacDG~LD - DONALD - RESOLVED that the ne~t regular meeting of Councdl be held on Tuesday evening, April 15th at 7.30 p.m. and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affk{ed. Car~iec~ No. ~9 - MO~RS - RO~E. RT__S - RESOLVED that Ald. Donald be appointed Acti~ Chair- man of Finance during the absence of Ald. A. C. Jolley; and the Seal of the Cor- poration be hereto affiXed. Carried. The follov~ir~ Resolution v.~s prosenters_!i No. 50 - lIESOLVED that l'Pnereas the operational costs of mm~icipalities have increased and areincreasing to a very great extent; AND V.~UCREAS the municipal government, vdth their limited taxation powers are compelled to resort to taxation levies on real property to .acquire the funds to meet such costs; AND V~]ZREAS this burden ultimately is placed upon the already heavily burdened municipal ta~oayer, resulting in serious depletion of · his resources; TIIEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federal Govermment be requested to consider an amendment to The Income Tax Act to provide that muni- cipal taxation be deductible for Income Tax purposes; and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hencurable D. C..Abbott, Minister of Finance, and to the Canadian Federation of F~ayors and ~hnicipalities; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affLxed. ORDE~ED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Resolution No. 50 be laid on the table for consideration of a full Council. Carried. BY-IAWS The following By-law was presented; No- #7S7 - To provide for borrowing $125,000. for erection of a 6-room addition to the Valleyway Public School and to provide for the issue of debentures of the City of Niagara Falls therefor. It vms ordered on the motion of Ald. Robotto and Donald that Ald. Mowers be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald andMowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law ~ead the second time. - Carried. ~ It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Retorts that the by- law be referred to the Ontario Municipal Board. The followi~ By-laws were Rassed; No. ~7~ - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company to place underground conduit on Victoria Avenue and on Stamford Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberrs and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporari],v suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried. Third Readin4 -Ald. MacDonald and Retorts - Oartied. To authorize the e~ecution of a~ agreemenb with the .'Ji~:6ara Falls Civic Employees, Federal Union, Numbel' 133. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and Donald tl:at Ald. Retorts be giv,~.n the privilege of introducin,~ the by-law and the by.-law be given the first reading. - Carried. o It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) off the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily susl. ende,1 and the by-!;_iw be read the second t~Jne. ~ Cam. ied. Third Reading -Ald. Donald and MacDonald _ Carried. 1~o.. 4790 - To provide for borrowing ~29,~15.70 upon debentures to pay for the construction of eider:elks, curbs and emitters on various streets. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Retorts and Mo:.~l~,rs that A].,!. Douald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It v,zs ordered on the nlotion of AId. Donald and I.facDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Sbandillg Rules off Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reacli~lg - AId. Donald and '.,lowers - Carried. No~. ~791. - To provide for bettoting $2,717.33 upon alebent.ires to pay for the construction of sewcos on various streets. it was ordered on the motionof Aid. Roberrs and Mowers that AId. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law a~d the by-law be read the first tfi~ae. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers ~mnc] Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read time second time. - Carried. Third Readird - AId. MacDonald and Mowe~.s - Carried. The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and Mowers. READ ARD ADOPIED, 15th April, 1952. Clerk ' FINANCE ~9EETING Council Chamber, 7th April, 1952. The Finance Committee met on Monday 7th, April, 1952 for the purpose of aPProvingand also passing the various accounts ~ich had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the ex- ception of Aid. In~lis~ Logan and Jolley. Ald. Donald presided as Acting Chair- man ofFinance. l Sundry Accounts in the amount of $55,727.45 were approved by the Co~nittee. The accounts submitted, being passed or other:dee dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Ccuncil on the motion of His Worship l,~yor Hawkins and Ald. RebecCa. The offer of A. Gorgonio-to purchase Lot 170, Plan 6, Hickson Avenue for the smn of $280. laid over from the previous meeting, was presented for consideration, along vdth the report of the PropertyCommittee. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roberts that the of Cer be received and accepted subject to the provision that a dwelling of at least $6,000. value is erected on the premises within six months. The Property Committee' report was ordered received and filed on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Roberrs. A sun~na~ of tenders for clothi~ for the Fire Department was pre- sented along hith the recommendations of the City Manager. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers that the Sunumarybe received and filed and the recommendations of the City Manager adopted and 28 suits ~dth two pair of trousers be purchased from l.~rshall~sMen's Shop at $72.00 each sad 85 shirts blue, at $4.00 each and 5 firemen's overcoats at $~2. each and one navy blue trench coat At $35. be purchased from James Gullion.. The application of John Stranges for a buildix~ permit to erect an addition at the rear of 1560 Levis Avenue ~.as presented for considecation along with the report of the City Manager. It was ordered on the motion of His Wor- ship Mayor Hawkins a~ AId. MacDonaldthat the same be received and referred ~o the Property Committee for consideration. . The Statement of Relief for the month of March, 1952 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and 1.~yor Hawkinn '.that the Statement be received and filed. The Comparison of Tax Collections to March 31st, 1952 ~as presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Mowers that the Statement be received sad filed. The Committee 'adjourned on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Aid. Robetics. READ ~D ADOPTED, 15th April, 19~2. Acting Chairman of Finsace. .. CCU-UCiL I.LZ~ETING 7th A:n~' *~ *~ e~ 2 The Council re-assembled at the close o~ Lhe r Su!ar council ~nd finance meetings fo~ the purpose of passing the by-!~w which cornered the accounts aiq~roved by th~ Comettee. A13 members of the Council were pr~ =t'nt~ v.~ U~ the exception of Ald. inglis, Logan and Jo!ley. ' - BY-LAW The fol]o~.~n[4 By-law wss passed;. ~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on th~ mobion o~ A!d. Mm~e~rs and Hober~s thnt Ald. Donald be g~ven the priv~!ege of introducin~ the by~]aw and the by-law be the first readi~. _ Carried. It ',ms ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald an:! MacDonal-I that P. ule 36 (2) of the Sbandi~g Rules of Council be temporaril!~ susi ende-~ and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried. Third Readizlg - AId. MacDonald and Mowers - Carried. READ ~'~D ADOPTED, 15th April, 1952. Clerk CONFElb~CE Conncil Chamber, 7th April, 1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, 7th April, 1952 for the pur- pose of considering the various accounts presented to them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. inglis, Logan and Jolley. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Roberts. z EADAND ADOPTED, 15th April, 1952. , :,i FIFTEENTIi I.F~ETING REGULAR I~ETING Council Chm~bcr, 15th April, 1952. Pursuant to adjounmenb, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 15th April, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council vmre present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted the~se on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley. DEPUTATIOHS Fire Chief Shapton was again present at the meeting in connection w~th his con~nunication ~-~ich was laid over from the previous meeting fro: consider- ation by a full Cormoil and re-iterated his reasons for asking Council' s per- mission to send the fire pureper. on emergencies to other municipalihies within Welland County, other than Civilian Peronce purposes. SEE Cora~unication No..100 Messrs. Walter Dymobt and James Gaunt were present at the mecti~lG in cormection v~.th Petition Number S, protesting the closing of the alley between May Avenue and Elgin St. and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Mr. Gaunt be heard. He stated that he was not in favour of the closing of the alley and referred to the poor condition of it and was of the opinion that cinders would solve the situation. The City Manager advised that on his instructions the Streets Superintendent had placed fill in the alley but it was very unsatisfactory material m~d although cinders are very difficult to obtain, two loads were secured from the C.N.IL He further stated that it was his desire to put stone in as soon as weather conditions permitted. His Worship Mayor Hawkins advised Mr. Gaunt that the City Manager would take the matter under advisement and during the Tour of Inspection, tenta- tivel. X set for Ma~ 2nd, the alley would be given £urther consideration. SEE Petition CO]~,EZCATIONS .~ Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 100 - Fire Chief J. C. Shapton - requests in connection ~dth Civil Defence. 0ttDEED on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Donald that the comnsanication be re- ceived and filed and the recommendations of the City Mmmger be adopted. SEE Report No.46 The foll0winE Communications were presented; No. 110 - City Clerk - Chatham - resolution re amendment to Highway Traffic Act. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Inglis that the communication be re- ceived and resolution referred to the Ontario Mmdcipal Association. No. lll- LeEan and Logan - re entrance to Caverley Hotel. 0RDEED on the motlcn of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the com~mmication be received and referred to the City ~hnager and City Solicitor for a report. No. 112 - Ontario Municipal Board - re Chairman' s desire to confer with repre- sentatives of Hospital Board, etc. on Friday, April 18th. 8rdered on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Retorts that the communication be received and filed and the Mayor, City Manager, Chairman of Finance and one other Alderman if the Mayor is unable to attend, be delegated to be present at this conference. Laid ovel' Fronl tb~zvious m~'~,: ~/-. ~ . of ~dd. ~oberts and Dona],,.l t!..: adopted. i-rnor to hi:is :c'esoluh~k,,,~ ' m~tl .... wa and e AI.~. ~o,~er~, ~c,Den:l].-] and Log~:! Retorts. An amendment ta '~ - n:~,~.lon ' reporb be laid over u%il the Ciby ./~u.,.-,{; atten. larce at C.D.C. C< 'C~-:..nge in Ottawa and until he subr,15s ~ furtL.u, x.~-.,~- on Civilian Deftrace, w'= n]so ~'.:F~ ..~ the vote beinS _ Ave .. Aid. i~lis, Donald and Jo~ ..... llsJe Mowers and ~'{ ' ' "~ H~. 50. - ~ I'~ _ Schc..iute of Capital Expen-; 0..DE~E~ o~ the motion of A . -. a ~,~ ~.~ ,, , ~d the question of streets on which paving is proposed be ~cferr~= 1 to tl,a Tour of Inspection. ld Lo~ n ~._ J~-~tJ tn~t tae report be r,'e,;Svc:~ ~nd a,Jop~cd The follow-ring Reports were pz'ese__nte,.__j; No. 58 - GirT,, Clerk _ report on Co~ffenence of April 7th. OiDET~ES on th~ motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that the report be received and filed. No. 59 - ~~ _ report on meeblz~ of Coimittee of the ~m!e, April ';'th. 0~EE0 on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the r~port be received and filed. No. 61 - Cit.__Z Clerk - re application for Ha,,ficer's licence, not approved by Chief of Police. OEDEFJD~D on the motion of Ald. Donald a~d Mowers that the report be r, eceived and adopted and the licenee be not issued. No. 62 - Assessment Commissioner _ report Ald. Dona~Y'&n~].~olYjrs that the 'report be for year 1951. ORDEreD on Lhe motion of week for perusal of Council. received and laid on the table for one No. 63 - .Cit~ M.a_nlr_ _ re petition of A. Small and 3 others to close portion of alley between 1.~y Avenue and Elgin Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald that the report be received and adopted and the matter be refem, ed to the Tour of Inspection. Petitions No.7-8. PETITIONS Laid over from the previous meetir~; No. 7 - A. Small and J others . requesting closing of portion of alley between May Avenue and Elgin Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald that the ' Petition be referred to the Tour of Inspection. S_EE Report Nq.,. 63. The following Petition was presente. dJ No, 8 - Walter Dymott and 7 others - protesting closing of alley between May Ave. and Elgin St, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mowers and Donald that the petition :be'receivedand referred, to. the. Tour of Inspection.... SE~ Report No~ _63~ MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Inglis referred to a communication received from a taxpayer contain- ing a complaint in connection with water supply on Bridge Street and ~xich he had handed to the City I.~nager and requested him at this time to comment on it. The City Manager stated that judging from the letter, the condition exists on private property and the ~mter line is in need of repair. tie was of the opinion that the o~mer could be forced to nnke the necessary repairs by shutting off the water. Ald. Inglis requested the F~nager to subnit a report on this matter. RESOLUTIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 50 - INGLIS - MacDONALD, - RESOLVED that Whereas the operational costs of municipalities have increased and are increasing to a very great extent; AND ?flEEgAS the nmnicipal governments vdth their liltted taxation powers are compelled to resort to taxation levies on real pro- !party to acquire the funds to meet such costs; AND ?...~EREAS this burden ultimately is placed upon the already heavilyburdened municipal taxpayer, resulting in serious depletion of his resources; THEREFORE DE IT RESOLVED that the Federal Govern- merit be requested to consider an amen~hncnt to the income Tax Act to provide that municipal taxation be deductible for Income Tax purposes, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hencurable D.C.Abbott, Illulster of Fixl- ance, and to the Canadian Federation of ~yors and Municipalities; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. The follo~in~ Resolution ~as passed; No. 51 -LOG~q - MOi,SF~ -RESOLVED that a tentative date for the Tour of Inspection be set for May 2nd, 19~2; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried ~nanimous~. The foliowinE By-law was presented; BY-LAW No. ~79~ - To amend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that Ald. Roberrs be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the fix'st time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that Council adjourn to Committee of the Whole for discussion of the by-law. The Council adjourned on'the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 2!April, 1952. Clerk COI.ZIITTEE OF TIE The Committee of the ~'~o!e Council asseF~led on Tuesd~y, 15th Apri!,1952 for the purpose of discussing By-lav~ r~mber ~7Q3. All members of the Comittee were present, IIis Worship Mayor Hm~d<ins was Chairman of the His Worship ITsyet Hawkins ',ms of the opinion that the by-law, ~s sub- ~tted, would not solve the ~ediate problem, although it wou!,~ alleviate the situation as far as resiGents were concerned an~ felt that the whole mat~ ~,- should be considered, referrir,~ speci~ic~l to ~ ~ Y conditions adjae~,nt to the ~2ing Ed~rd Hotel and Fox Mead Hotel. He was perturbed as to the effect on tourists duri~ the fo~hconing s~ner. Ald. Inglis concurred with His Worship and was oF the opinion that th~re are other areas than those mentioned by the Mayor that shoul~ be cons~d~r~.d and that the miter required more study by the Chai~rzn of the Traffic Com~,~ttee and s~gested the hc!usion of the Fire Chief on the Co~:dttee for this purpose. Ald. Log~ also felt that there are other locations deservinj of con~ sideration and referred to the condition adjacent to St. Andrew' s Church su~ested el~nation of the 'no parki~' restrictions, particularly on Sunday ~,~ere tile usual cessation does not occur. Dr. William Fingland of St. Andrew, s Church also o:~prcssed opinion that some consideration be given adjacent to the Church and suggested the possibility of maki~ available for parkix~ purposes a portion of Huron Street, bet~een St. Clair Avenue and Welland Avenue. Ald. Donald referred to the parki~.~,~ lot at the corner of Park Street and Welland Avenue and sn~ested that the City Manager bring in a report as to the installation of some lighting there for the benefit of those using the facilities. Mr. H. F. Logan s~gested the possibility off discri~nk~ion with reference to St. Nndrew~s Church and was of the option that some concession should be made. The City Manager on being requested for conments indicated that traffic and parking are very serious problems and felt that discretion could be ubilized in the enforcement of the traffic by-laws but felt that it was necessary to have proper by-laws On the Municipal Statutes that could be envoked when the need arose. AId. Mowers stated that as was indicated in the Conference Report, it was not the intention of Council to do anything that viould Jeopardize commerce or industry and suggested that the Tourist Committee of the Chamber of Commerce might bring in a report with suggestions in this regard and also suggested that the report. of the Chief of Police which has been requested, might contain opinions as to the advisability of establishi~ one way streets parallel to Queen Street. I{e was of tile opinion that the by-law presently submitted would at least. alleviate the one situation. Mr. Lee Davey, President of the Hotel Association also addressed the Council and felt that consideration should be given to out-of-to~ SueaCe in the local hotels. If something were not done in this regard, this business would go elsewhere. He also suggested that the north side of Queen Street adjacent to his institution should be eliminated for parkin~J purposes. Ald. Mo~rs suggested that it might be of benefit if the Hotel Assoclstlon could make a submission with reference to the problems in regard to parking. AId.. Jolley felt that the by-law, as submitted, should be passed; other Problems could be dealt with as they arose. On the laotion of Ald. Donald and Jolley the Conmittee arose and reported tc Co~.mcil. i~AD AND ADOPTED, fist April~ 1952. C!crk COUNCIL I.,SETING Council !Sth April, 1952. The Council re-asse~t~l~d at the close of the meeting of the Cor. mittce the V,~aole. All members of Council were present. The follouin~ By-law was passed; No· ~Y93 - To ~aend By-law Number 37,90, being a by-law for the regulation traffic. Ib was ordered on the n~otion of Ald. Donald and Moi.;~.rs that -~ule 3~ (2) of the Standin6 Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-Ln- be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Readix~ -Ald. Jolley mid MacDonald - Carried Unanimously. SEE Reu,~lution No.~2. The f_ollowir4~, By-law ~,ms prosonto. d; N.o. ~79~. - To provide for borrowing ~3,000. for construction of a sto.~ sewer and a water main. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be ~ead the first timc. - Carried Unan]~nously. It ~ms ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Roberrs ~hat Rule 36 (2) o£ the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by- law be given the second reading. - Carried Unand3nous.ly. It ~s ordered 'on the motion of A!d. Donald and MacDonald that the by-law be referred to the Ontario Municipal Board. ~YSOLUTI~,i The followin:K Resolut!ou w~,~: ~as~Zd; City Mema~{~o~}~:]OL:'~D ~hat ,J~,~ Chair:.=~,n cC the Tr~f~'i,~ C~a:aittce~ ......... , Chief of the Fire Department ;,nl oLh, 2 groups and individu~ds consial< ,-. the matter off parking ~ro~q, riz ani brina in a report thereon; and the Seal cf the Corporation be hereto aFgixed. The Council adjourucd on the motion of AId. Roberrs and Mowers. READ AT3 ADOPTED~ 21st April~ 1952. Clerk' ' ' ' FINANCE I.~ETING Council Chan~oer, 15th April, 1952. The Finance Co,mnittee met on Tuesday, 15th April, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. mittco. Sundi7 Accounts in the amount of $63,722.87 were approved by the Com- The accounts submitted being passed or othendsc dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law 'for presentation to the Council on the motion of His Worship ~%yor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald. The summary of tenders as submitted at the last meeting, was considered and the follo~,dng action taken thereon; CRUSHED STONE FOR CONCRETE CRUSHED STONE FOR PAVING PLANT CRUSHED STOI{E FOR ROADS ASPHALT StND WATER 'WASHED SAND CONCRETE SAND GRAVEL FOR CONCRETE · LIMESTONE DUST FOR PAVING PLANT ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Donald that the tender of Queenston Quarries Limited be accepted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and I:~lis that the tender of Calaguiro Brothers be accepted. (Ald.Roberts contrary). ORDEreD on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. MacDonald that the tender of the North American Cyanamid Co. be accepted. PAVING ASPHALT ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers ~x!l MacDonald that tlne tender of imperial Oil FUEL OIL SUPPLY DUST LAYE~R Ltd. be accepted. SUPPLY i.F~DIUM LIQUID ASPH;~T The City ],ianager advised that tender had been received from British-American Oil Co. posted from Toronto, April 9th, but as tenders called for closed on April 7th~ this could not be considered by the Colmnittee. SUPPLY A~]D APPLY DUST LAYER ORDERED on the motion of }-~%yor Hawkins and SUPPLY AI~ APPLY I.SDIL~I LIQUID f~SPtlALT Ald. Logan that the tender of Ridgemount SUPPLY AHD APPLY STOI~Z CHIP Quarries be accepted. SUPPLY EQUIVALFi'iTS OF I,~EDILE,I ASPHALT Ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. IiacDonald that this material be purchased on thQ open market. GASOLII~Z - T~k Wagon Lots at City Yard GASOLINE - at p~mps TRUCK TIPgS ~D TJBES pASSENGER TI-~wS AND TUBES FIRE HOSE - 21!" inch FIE HOSE / ', inch ORDKRED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Donald that the tender of Shell Oil Company for Grade No. 1 be accepted. 0RDEK~D on the motion of Aid. Donald ~d I~cDonald that the tender of Shell 0il Go'~ for Grade No. I be accepted. OHDERED on the motion of Mayor Ha~cins and Ald. Donald that these supplies be purchased on the open market. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Inglis and MacDonald that the tender of Bi-Latera! Fire Hose Division be accepted. Following consideration of tenders for fire hose, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that a letter be forwarded to the Honourable Mr. Careen, Minister of Justice,.calling his attention to tenders that have been received with reference to fire hose and asking for his advice as to action concerning corabines. The application of John Stranges for permission to erect an addition at the rear of his home was again submitted for consideration. Upon the recommendation of the Property Consdttee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mayor Hawkins, it was ordered that the application be received and filed and permission granted, subject to the provision that the erection is of. approved construction and that proper bearing walls ar~ constructed. The Repel% of the Property Conznittee on the above matter ~s ordered received and filed on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and ~hyor HaWkins. An offer was received from the Provincial Engineering Company for the purchase of Lots 179, 180 Buttrey Street. In connection with this matter, Dr. Wm. Fingland addressed the mittee and spoke on behalf of ~. Barnett of the Niagara Bronze Compar~,, v~ich was recently destroyed by fire and as this factory was located adjacent to the Provincial Engineering Con~an~, stated that favourable consideration of the Committee to their request would assist Mr. Barnett also in re-establishing his business. Immediate action would facilitate the return to emplo~nent of those now unemployed on account of this disaster. The City Manager also presented a report in connection with this offer of the Provincial Engineering Compar~y. ORDEreD on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that the offer and report be received and accepted, the agreement with Looses Bros. be cancelled and their payment of $800. be refunded, n]l of which is subject to the advice .of the City Solicitor. In cormect~ion with indusLrial sites ia the G! .nvle..~ Ar , ~ it wn~ ordered on the roe Lion ~f Aid, mn.~ers and His :'fo~'ship th,:. Mayor ~hat' ~he ,~? b .... .~f the property ovmcd by the Cna<jian National Eel!ways or~ the south s~ sic oF ~uttz'~y Street be taken up with bhe ,_,ff~c~;~ls of th::. C.N.~. with a view to hayin6 the property made available for indusbrlal purposes;. The ap~licatie_~: off K. J. Koivunen to c~'~,ct at. aJdit';.,.~ ba ti~,: r, ar of his dweliing at ?50 I[orrison Street was prcsent. ed for con~;j,d~r.'~ti,v~ reconm~en~.tion oF the City l.l~n~Ser. it was .:uv]er~:d on the n:otic, xl and Roberrs that the application be received and ~:ccel,~te~] as City Manager. The ComrXttee adjourned on the motion of lid. Donald and Howors. PZAD Ai~ ADOrEED, 2].st Apri!, 1952. COL~CIL I.~ETING Council Chumbet, 15th April~ 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance ,meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conmittee. All members of tile Council wore prescnt. BY-I~.W The following By-law was passed; No._2kiZ~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Roberts and Donald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time, . Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald. that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended a~d the by-law be given the second`Feading. - Carried Unanixaous~y. Third Reading -Ald, Donald and Retorts - Carried Unanimously, 'l I,~SCELI~NEOUS kid. inglis referred to the 6ollection of ntbbish and was of the opinion that the City streets are in disgraceful condition because of the citizens litterillS the curbs with I~bbish. He further stated that there were dates for %he collection of mbbish and there should be no necessity for r~fuse bei~ left at curbs indefinitelY. AId. inglis referred to the mrkings on bui!di~s on Queen Street and was of the opinion that the hea~~ tarayet, on Queen SbreeL should not be sub- jected to'such conditions and ~he practice should be stopped. Aid. Logan enquired about the two extra men reo~ired in the Water Department and&sired to know if ~3~hi~ was being done in this regard. The ,City Manager advised of the action taken. Ald. Mowers referred to the condition ~.~ich e~dsts at the Goodrich Stores and requested the City Manager to bri~ this to the attention of the Manager in order to have the mud hole cleaned up. The Council adjourned on the motion of kid. Donald and Logan. ttE2a ~JqD ADOPTED, 21st April, 17~2. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 15th April, 1952. The Conference Co~nittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular cecil and finance meetings on Tuesday, 15thApril, 1952 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Committee were present. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan. .- READ AND ADOFEED, 21st April, 1952. Clerk SDiTE~TH I,EETING Council ~aml;.1b filet April, 1952. REGULA9. Pursu.?nt to adjour~m~mt, the Council met at 7-30 p.m. en ?Tond~V, 2]st April, 1952 for the purpose or considering general busir;ess ~nd finance. members of the Counci]. were present. The Councils havi~,6 rceeiv~,fi ~.nd r:;~] ~nutes of the previous mee~inG~ adopted these on the nu~h: on of A!d. I-lacDonald WELCOi Y, His Worship~ Mayor E M, Ha:,4dns, w~!lcomcd n group oC ~ ~ :.' , the Beaconstree of the G!en~iew Bay,tier Church, to the :~eetiD~. .COl ~..lr;JI C ATI 0_~7S Laid over from the previous meeting; 1.io. 111 - Logan and ,~ - on behalf of Emil Badcvinac re front doers of Cavcr] e~,' Hotel opening over Cor!,o:ation line. OP~DE..V~D on the v.,4!cn of .'lid. Don; ll] anll flee- Donald that the conumunication be receive4 and filed end penale. zion granted. T. he follo~ing Commm~ications were presented; No. 113 - ~vitizens geecatch Institute - invitab!on to :=meeting~ April 29bh. ORDERED on the motion off Ald. Donald an,:] MacDonald that the conmmn%cation bc received and filed~ owi~ to the fact that the City of Niagara Falls i~ City 1.~ager fo~ of Sevenmont. - AId. Logan arrived at the meeting - No. 114 - Ontario Traffic Eongen'~:nce - 1952 Ontario Traffic Coi:C,e:cnce - OEDEFSD on the motion of AId. ~fl-~as,~oY,~ei, s that the conu~unication be received and filed and a delegate be appointed from the Police Departmenb and ~he Ez~ineerlng Department and that Alfi. Grant Donald be non~inated as Chairman of Traffic mittee, also a delegate to attend this Conference. No. 115 - Grand Chaplain, Orange Lod~e - re,iuesU mJ q'ant to~al,d~, July ~2bh ~ele bration. ' ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald an~ Logan that the coanunication be received tmd referred to the Chairman of Finance for consideration. REPORTS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 62 - Assessment Cor~issioner - 1951 Annual Report. ORDE~ZD on the motion of ~ld. Donald and Jolley that the Repor6 be received and laid over rot one week. The foliowinE Reports were presented; No. 6~ - City ManaEer - re request of Caverley Hotel. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted and the agree- ment be prepared with the provisions outlined by City Manager and that the City~ s interests will be protected in this matter. No. 6~ - City ManaEer - report on water leak at 722 Bridge Street. ORDERF~D on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the report be received and referred to the City Clerk and that he be instructed to contact the City Solicitor and Water- works Superintendent to ascertain ~ahat can be done to remedy this situation. No. 66 - City Mana]~er - report on attendance at joint meeting irl Toronto, April l~th with Municipal BGLrd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jo!ley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed. In cormscries with this report, Ald. IngliS stated that this hearing should have been held in Niagara Falls and in fairness to the citizens of the ~hroe municipalities recorded in the press for their information. Citizens are now confused on the issue as they voted in fayour o~ the expenditure for a new hospital and no~.: the Ontario Municdpal Board have disapproved the pro- ject. He was of the opinion that if the Board could approve of expenditures to provide two arenas in the area,for recreational purposes, that a hospital is leach more necessa~j. His Worship the Ma'~or was of the opinion that a solution might still be found but pointed out the Board' s attitude that mu~licipalities are reapch- ars o sills for roads, sewers, etc. and not h spirals, that these institutions more or less the responsibility of the two major governments. AId. Inglis referred to the Cities of Guelph, Waterloo, Kitehonor, St. ~omas and their new hospitals and was of the opinion that tile two major governments did not finance these, and stated that Niagara Falls should not be m~ exception. Ald. Logan stated that it was now too !ate to suggest that there should have been some change in the place of the hearing but was o~ the opinion that the Hospital Board ~dll have to revise their plans some~fnat and as sug'~Sested by the Munioipsl Board, ascertain what arrangements can be l~ade with the two major governments. Aid. Donald pointed out that this was not a hearing, just a private meeting. His :fretship I. Myor Ha~ins stated that he would be in fayour of another meeting. Ald. Mouers referred to the headlines appearing in the local press as a result of the meeting held in Toronto, to the effect that the Chairman o~ the Board of Governors of the Hospital Trust had stated that this problem was the responsibility of the mm~icipality. He was not in accord with this statement and stressed ~tis opinion that this is a-joint problem. At this point, the City Clerk advised that Mr. Harry Gas. meal, A&ministrator of the Hospital had called hD~ at 10.~5 A.M. Monday, April 21st, at the request of Mr. 1.',onroe, Chairman, to arrange v~ith as many representatives of Council as possible to attend a meeting vith the Hospital Board at Tuesday, April 22rid, in the Nurses~ Lecture Room at the }{capital. The Clerks of the three municipalities were requested to advise their Councils. Ald. Inglis and Retorts stated their inability to attend because of previous engagements. It was therefore agreed that Ald. MacDonald, Logan, Jolley, Mowers would arrange to be present and Ald. Donald and His Worship the Mayor would arrive later in the evening, due to commitments earlier that same evening. SEE Resolution No. St0 No. 67 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licenses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Retorts that the report. be r~ceived and adopted and licenses issued accordinglY. No. 68 - City Clerk - report of Conference held Apr~l lSth. 0RDERED on the ~motion of Ald. l.~acDonald and Mowers that the report be received and filed. PETITION The 2cliowinS Petition was ~rcs~nbe~id. No. ? - C.B.Carr and 11 others - pretedbing pem~it to erect a me~.h~:i~i.:.:! ga:.:Le and bo~ works oh the property e~joinin~ 1~98 Ellen Avsnu_. an l 3.265 lre-r~, Street. 0DltED on the motion of Ald. Jo]].?y and ~acDoneld '~.h~t the pctiti~?_. l'~ received and laid on the table until such time Ps an applicatioh foF such perniL is ceived and that the parties makiD~ application be so no~i fi=u? of petibi. a~ at han~. I ,~SCELY A!d. Jolley referi'ec] to a sm.~l! delegation rt,l:,r~:;~lLtin3 residi~ on the east side c2 Dr~n~ne~lcl Road sough of Laundy's Lnn,- all complaint to th~ effect that road oi!ir~ charges hv. vc be~L bills and stated that this work was nosesaltar!e] bL. ma~ and was of the opinion that this road eli h,- nlnould be charJ~:l to ~ :~ a: Expenditures for the constt~ction of this water:hats. SEE Resolution ::0.52.. Ald. inglis referred to the un~ight].y condition pr,!va~linS fz'on U~':in St. to Dauvzaond Road and From Gulp 3t. to l.hrrsy -Oh. and sLAU..G that asht~,:s were not collected and refuse has been allowed to stand on the st-sets ow~' the weclk ond and was of the opinion that these tarpayers in this area were entit!~d to sc;:~o consideration. He further advised that this has been csllc,d to the- aUtosties of the achnd~istration before a~d ff conditions are not taken care of, some other action will be taken. Ald. Donald referred to tile instructions that had been given by the City Manager in regard to these collections in order to clean up the area before the week end. Ald. Logan referred to conditions pertaining to his area. Ald. Mowers referred to conditions from Wi!]~nott St. to Jepson SL. and advised that the street cleaner has not appeared in his area this year. Ald. inglis referred to the curbs in the Valley Way area and stated that these should be repaired, and suggested that if the City I.Ianager did not have the staff to do this work, an effort should be made to ~mp!oy sufficient men. Ald. Logan referred to the bad condition ezdstir~ at the corner of Valte~vay and Sirocco Street due to the sticking of the side~,~alk and suggested that this be filled in '`-rNth tar or concrete to el~ninate any injuries that ~.ight be sustained by pedestrians. · ' · Aid; Mowers ',,ms of, the opinion that if it necessitated placing the tracks out at night to catch up with collections delayed by holidays, it might solve the problem. His Worship the }.~%yor advised that all these matters ~L!l be brought to the attention of the City Manager when he returns to the City. Ald. I~lis desired to Mmw if tile Chairman of the Equipment has a list of the equipment it is proposed to purchase and was of the opinion that the new truck for the Fire Department should be included, He referred to pieces of City equipment tied up for repairs and stated that this was .uot good practice ab this time of year, A!d. Mowers, Chainran of the Equipment Comukt~.ee, advised Ald. Inglis that several meetings have been held with the City M~mager end the necessary equipment has been lined up and estimates prepared and the n~tter will be brought to the attention of the Manager upon his return, Ald, Logan referred to the front doors of the City Hall and suggested that these should be cleaned as well as the pillars, RESOLUTIONS The fp.llo~ing Resolutions were passed; tie, 53 - LO~A!I - MOi~ZRS - !O3SOL~D that the Statement showing the Debt Position of the City of Niagara Falls on Jalmary lot, ].952 an4 the probable position on December Dlst. 19~2 prepared by the City ManeSet and. forwarded to the On'~.ar'ic Municipal. Board in connection v~_th the proposed Capital Expenditua'e ~1.05D,000. for the Greater Niagara General Hospital. be l~-de available to the press; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto aFfh~ed. Csrr~ ed Unanimously. No. 5~ - JOLLEY - MacDONALD - p~ESOLVED that the matter or road oiling charges against taxpayers on the e[st side of Dru~mond lloa~. south of Lundy's Lane be referred to the City Manager for a IBport; m~d the Seal of the Corporation be ihereto affixed. Carried UnanimouslY. BY-L~I'~ The following By-law was passed; No. ~7~6 - To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed. tt vm, s ordered on tile aldrich of Ald. Jol].ey and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be permitted to introduce the by-law a~xd the by-law be given the firs'[. Reading. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jol!ey and Retorts that Rule 36 (2) of the Stand~l~ Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-la~,: be given the second reading. - Carried UnanLmously. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried Una~imousS~~- The Council adjou~med on tile motion of AId. Retorts and Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 28th April. 1952. · FINANCE ~gEETING Council Chamber, 21st April, 1952. The accounts subn'&tt~r,1, being passed or ordered placed in the money by-].a;~ for pren~cntabion tc the Council on the motion of His Worship the }layer and Ald. Rob~,!'~s. At this point~ Zfr. Jalues Gaunt has perl;lltL,,.d to speah be on the motion of Ald. Donal,:l and Logan. He a.l~ised that the !ar~.~ betwe~,n Avenue gild El~h Str~:et was still in bad condition. !t was order.c~ :~a the :u:',tien of AId. Dona~ and His ?/orship the a 3 tha~. the Street Super~tur,dent be in- structed to give this lane ~mcdiate attention. Iu connection tilth the application off Provincial En~l,~.r'ing !.D,~ite l to construct a Brass FounQI~ at an est, k, ated cost of C0 cn the north ~ide cf Buttrey Street on Lots !79 and 1SO. it ~.ms ordered on the meal.on of l.iayo~. Hawkins and A!d. l'~.cDonald that the permit be ~rantcd. 0n the motion of Mayor Heukins and Aid. l~fcDcr;al,.!, ofif.lrs rec.;-:vu,-1 from Provincial Engineerin+j Lim~te~ aud i{. a S. Irachine Shop, to pureha~:e Lot~ ~,~.a 101 ~d 102, Plan 32, Muir Avenu~ w<re conslier~d together. lh'. Uruce ~cam=~r of the Provincfial Engineeri~ Co. and Mr. Thomas tlm:il! of th~ H. an ~ S, Ilachin~ Shop w~re present and were peitted to speak to the Co~,itLee in co~mechiom~ with their offers. Fol!o~.dng a full discussion~ it ~.~as ordered on th~ ~.xotiun oF AId. Logan and Donald that the offers be laid over for consideration by Lhe Co~erehcc Co~ihLee. AId. Donald advised the Committee c~nct'rning his me,:!th~g in Toronto on April 1Shh with Mr. Lo~rcs. Vice-President and G!'ncral Tianager of the Canadian National Railways in connection ~:ith the municipnlity's desj:-e be Lave a Forti,r,n of the land o~.med by the C.N.R. on the south side cf But[i'ey Str.:~,:i.~ ma.-Je avail- able for industrial purl.does. !'.~ further advise.J tbet -~[r. Lomas is gei.ua to recormaend that tllis land be surveyed for this purpose. At this point, AId. Ho,.,~ers referred to the number of problem:~ coinf ,.caring the municipality -~.nd was of the opinion that ~he Corporation i~ under-st.a fried and consideration should be given to the appointing of a qualified engln~.~r Lo assist the City ~anager. It was ordered cn the motion of A18. ~-Zowcrs and InS]i= thaL the City of Niagara Falls advertise for m~ e~inccr and the Cit~ ~ Manager be instr~lcted to ~c care of the details. Carried. Contrary - AId. Donald and Dollaid, The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Roberrs "~:d kayor }lawklan. READ ~D ADOPTED, 28th April, 1952. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 21st April, 1952 for the pur- pose of approv~g and also passing the various accounts which had been properlY certified and placed before them; All members of the Committee were present. Sundry Accounts in the 'Amount of $41,876.16 were approved by the Gom- nittee. COD?:CIL I.~ZTii:G Council Chamb-~-r~ 21st Apr~l, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the c].o~,c of the regular council and fina'~'=-' meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts spprov =i by the ContrALtos. All men~ers of the Co :nell were preu-e:'~b. The .fo~!owiD4,~ BZ:-lsw :.:as pasnedl ~ - To provide monies £or general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Robarts th:~t Ald. b:-law ~d the by-law be given Jolley be ~iven the privilege of introduci~ the y the firsb rcadix~. - Carried Unan~ously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Roberrs that Rule '(2) of the StandinS R~es of Council be temporarily suspended m~d the by-law be read the second t~e. - Carried Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Mowers - Caroled Unan~nous~% The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Roberrs aud Jo!ley. READ AND ADOFiZ~D, 2gth April, 1952. CONFE;~ENCE Council Chamber, 21sb A~mil,1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close .f the regular Counc~-i and Finance Meetings on Monday, 21st April,. !952 for the · purpose of conslderi~tg the various matters presented to them. All medicine of the Con~Lttse were present. ~ftcr consideration of the items placed before them, the Conmmlttee adjounmd o~. the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald. READ ~qD ADOPTED, 2Gth April, 1952. · Clerk COURT OF REVISION Council Chamber, 23rd April, 1952. The Court of Revision on the assessment roll for business was held at 10.O0 a.m. on Wednesday, 23rd April, 1952 at which the following action was taken upon the respective appeals. Members present: Sheriff V.L.Davidson and Messrs. O.W.Zi~aerman and Geo.Martin. Boll Roll Matter Reduc- No._ No_Z`. Appellant an! Property Complained o___Xf Decision of Court tion 9 369 J.C.Henderson Assessed too Dismissed 1,22 Queen Street high 15 510 Mallett, G.E. Not tnbusiness Reduced 100. 1006 Morrison St. 2 38 Morton,E.N. for Niag. Reduce Bus.Assess. Reduced 1,750. Bronze,715-35 Buttrey $600.burned out 36 876 W.H.Pickell Assessed too Reduced 260. 18~2Ferry Street high 29 707 French, G.E. Assessed too 1733 Victoria Ave. high ABATEMENT AND REFUNDS Dismissed 5 29 ~,525 31 ~767 ~768 3 63~ 20 3105 2 167 10 1630 ~ 627 3~ 5065 193 E.N. Morton for Falls Const. Co. 316 Second Ave. Arena 18~5 Victoria Avemac Ckee Lindengren 1393 Ferry Street P. BedaM 396 Bridge Street A. Greatfix ~5~ Simcoe Street Prey. Engineering Ltd. 231 Acheson Ave. B. & V. Romano ~J+-6 Morrison St. M. & B. Lewish 72~ABridge St. A. & F. McIvor 1772 North St. Sentinsel Service Sta. ~7 Bridge Street Hugh '~ouser 629 Bridge Street Ref.on 1951 Bus. Granted tax $22.36(m~red) Write off 1952 Taxes $2,360.16(Cro~n) Granted Ref.on 1952 Taxes Granted $72.(bldg.torn down) Out of Bus.Write off Arrears $8.58 Granted Ref.on 1951 Taxes of $13.72 (error) Granted Ref.on 1952 taxes Granted $66.~2(bldg.moved) Ref.on 1952 taxes 193.06 (error) Granted Ref.on 1952 taxes Granted $~7.91(bldg.burned) Ref.on 1952 taxes $16.02(error) Granted Refund.1952 Taxes $33.8~(including iaLN.R. Granted Eel.on 1952 taxes Granted $35.6 (inc.in $ 22.36 $2,36o.16 $ 72.OO $ 8.58 $13.72 $ 66.~2 $ 93.06 $ ~7.91 $16.02 $33.e $ 35.6~ poll Roll No. No. Appellant and Property_ '7 119/+ E.N.Morton for J. E. Pye, 1377 Manzie Street 2 230 Niagara Bronze 715-35 Buttrey 9 1~25 Dr. A. B. Sm~llie 5~J+Queen Street Certified correct, getter Complained of Write off 1952 taxes $81. (C.M.H.C.Property) Refund on 1952 taxes $82.~ (burned out) Refund on 1952 taxes $187.56 (bldg.moved) Reduced assessments Rebates on taxes Decision of Court Reduc- tion Granted $ 81.00 Granted $ 82.A~ Granted $187.56 '$2,110.00 $3,120.71 Chairm~n. SE~VEN~EEN. THMEETING Council Chamber, 28th April, 1952. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 28th April, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan. DEPUTATIONS FAr. James Gaunt and MAr. Wm. Taylor were present at the meetin~ in connection with the petition re lane between May Avenue and Elgin Street. Mr. Gaunt e~oressed appreciation for the action taken by the City inhering the lane pla. ced in condition hut was opposed to any petition made for the closing of the same. FAr. Taylor spoke in connection with Petition No. 10 and advised that in talking the matter over with the residents of May Avenue, all were in favour of clos~nS the lane. SE Petition No.lO. CO N. ZCAT_XpNJ laid over from a vrevious meetin~ No. 109 - Ontario Civil Defence - re settin~ up of organization. ORDEt~D on the motion of Ald. Logan ~d MacDOnald that the com~mication be laid over for con- sideration by a full Council. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Mac- Donald and Roberts that the matter be left in the hands of the City Manager to make the necessary arrangements for the meeting to be held with K.B.F.Smtth, Senior Administrative Officer, who is coming to Niagara Falls to discuss Civil Defence organization. The followin~ Connunications were p_rgsent. ed; No. 116 - P. Lotock~ - re lane between May Avenue and Elgin Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Logan that the commnnication be received and filed. No. 117 - W. C. La~arsh - re Matorville Car Sales. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nowers and MacDo~ald~at the conmmu~cation be received and referred to the City MAnager and City Solicitor for opinion and report. No. 118 - Clerk-Treasurer, Welland County - re five-year agreoment for adminis- tration of Justice costs. OEDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the ccemxnication be received and laid over for a full Council. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the meeting be arranged by the City Clerk and as man~ members of Council as possible plan to he present. No. 119 - Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Simcoe - resolution to amend Section 37(~) ct The Assessment Act. OBDEREb on the metion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers that the coanunication be received and referred to the City Solicitor, City Manager and the Assessment Commissioner for a report to ascertain what affect this action would have as far as the City of Niagara Falls is concerned. No. 120 - Hydro-Eiectric Commission of Niagara Falls - enclosing Balance Sheet and Operating Report for year ending December, ~-9~1. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Logan that the com~nt~ication be received and laid ove~ for one week for perusal of Council. - Aid. Inglis and Donald arrived at 7.~0 p.m. - No. 191 - Ontario Municipal Board - tentative approval of capital expenditure in connection with addition t~ Valley Way Public School. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the comnnnication be received and forwarded to the Board of Education. No. 122 - Two-O-Taxi Company. - requesting taxi stand on Main Street. In con- nection with this co,mn, nication, Mr. Teal, Manager of the Company, was permitted to speak, on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald. He requested faycurable consideration to their request but stated that it was their wish to have the stand on the east side of Main, not directly in front of Bickle's Hardware, but in front of the portion of the property rented next to the store. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the communication be re- ceived and referred to the Tour of Inspection. BEPORTS Laid. .qver from a previous meeting; No. 62 - Assessment Commissiener's Report for year lj3~· ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MaCDonald that the report be left in t~he hands of the City Nanager and Assessment Commissioner to prepare a report on exempt properties. .Ald. Jolley arrived at the meeting at 8.30 p.m. The following Reports were presented; No. 69 - City Manager - re attendance at Civil Defence Conference held at Ottawa, April 21st to April 26th, 1952. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mac- Donald and Roberts that the report be received and the City Manager arrange for the meeting to be held with the Senior Administrative Officer of Ontario Civil Defence. No. 70 - City Manager - Brief for submission to provincial-Mmnicipal Committee of Ontario. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Roberts that the report be received and referred to the Committee of the Whole Council for discussion. No. 71 - City Clerk - report on Conference held April Zlst. ORRERED on the 'motion of Ald. 'MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed. No. 72 - Chairman, Traffic Co___~tee. - recommendations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacD6nald that the repor~ be received and adopted. No. 73 - City Clerk - recummending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Roherts that the report be received and adopted and licenee issued accordingly. PETITIONS The following Petitions'were presentedl' No. 10 - F. Hutchings and 17 others - re lane between May Avenue and Elgin Street. ORDEEED on the motion of ild.Jolley and Mowers that the petition be received and referred to the Tour of Inspection. The City Manager suggested that Council arrange to be at this location at 12.10 p.m. so that the resid-' ents in this area may be given the opportunity of being present ~nile this inspection takes place. No. 11 - L. B. tundy and 15 others - requesting construction of sidewalk on the west side of Ontario Avenue. 0R~ on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald that the petition be received and referred to the Cit~ Manager for report. No. 12 - Gladys and Louis Smith and 28 other families - protesting extra aseeesmen~ on 1952 tax bill for road oiling. 0RDE~D on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the petition be received and referred to the City Nana~er for a report, ,' RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 55 - DONALD . MacDONALD _ RESOLVED that Whereas The Herbert Morris Crane and Hoist Company, L~mited; being the owner of all the lands on the east side of Homewood Avenue, north of the rear limit of Lot ~5, produced easterly across said Homewood Avenue, according to Plan Number 2J+, registered for the City of Niagara Falls, has petitioned the Council to permit the said Company to erect a fence across the said Homewood Avenue on the line of the said north limit of Lot 55, and to use and occupy the lands north of the said fence line with other lands of the Company, at a hominal rental of One Dollar per year for the period of five years, providing that no building or other erection than the said fence should be placed upon the said portion of Homowood Avenue, and that the servants or agents of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls should be permitted to enter thereon at ar~y time for the purpose of the Corporation; AND WHEREAS by Resolutions of May 2, 19271927, August 15, 1932, April 19, 1937, April 21, 19~2 and April 28, 1947, such petition was granted for periods of five years; AND WHEREAS the said portion of Homewood Avenue is not at present required for public use as a highway and the said Company has petitioned the Council to permit the Companyto continue the said fence and the said occupation for a further period; THEREFOE BE IT RESOLVED that The Herbert Morris Crane and Hoist Company, Limited, be permitted to continue the said fence and to use and occupy the said lands north of the said fence line with other lands of the Company at a nominal rental of One Dollar per year for the period of five years, subject to the provisions that no building or ether erection than the said fence shall be placed upon the said portion of Homewood Avenue, and that the servants or agents of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls may be permitted to enter thereon at any time for the purposes of the Corporation, and that the said permission may be revoked by the Council of the Corporqtion at any time, upon one month's notice of the intention of the Council to revoke the same; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried~Unanimousl~. No. ~6 - MacDonald - DONALD . RESOLVED that a message of sympathy be forwarded on behalf of His Worship the Nayor, Members of the City Council and citizens at large to the family of the late Mr. RobertGay, well known'and highly respected merchant and former member of the Council of the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried ~nanimoust/. BY-LAWS The followin~ By-laws were passed: No,_~y~. To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Roberts and Logan that Ald,Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by.-lawand the by-law be read the first time, . Carried Unanimousl/, It was ordered on the motion of AId, Reberts and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Gemoil be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried Unan~meusly, Third Reading .Ald, NacDonald and Logan . Carried Unanimously, No. ~79~ - To allow an encroachment upon Bridge Street. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mo~ers that Ald. Roberrs be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried UnanimousZy. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by- law be given the second reading. - carried Unanimousl,v. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Jolley - Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Rober~s and Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th May, 1952. / FINANCE MEETING Council Cb~er, 28th April, 1952. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 28th April, 1952 for the pur- pose of approving and also passing the various acc~mts which had b sen pro- .perly certified and placed before them. All members of the Cnnwnit~ee were present. Sundry Accounts in the nmnunt Of $228,177.93 ware approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of His Worship the Mayor and Ald. Roberts. The application of Geo. R. Holding to erect a 5-apartment building on Ontario Avenue, was presented for consideration, along with a report of the City ~anager. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mayor Hawkins that the application and repor~ be received and adopted and the per- mit granted. An application was received from Upper, Musgrove and Harris on behalf of Nichael Ricci, for the construction of a hotel on Ferry .Street and the re- port of the City Manager in connection with the same' was also considered. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and MayOr Hawkins that the appli- cation be referred to the City Solicitor for advice. At this~'~oint~ the City Manager advised the Committee of the proposed meeting to be held at the Filtration Plant on Tuesday morning at 10 A.M. at which t~e Cottnty Assessor would be present. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that the ,City Manager, Clerk and an~ member of Council who might find it pocsible plan to attend this meeting. (Ald. Donald - con- The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Mowers and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th May, 1952. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 28th April, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. The followin~ By-law wa.s _passed; BY-LAW No. &SO0 - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Rober~s and Mowers that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Readiag -Ald. MacDonald and Roberts - Carried Unanimously. The Council adjotumed on the motion ~f Ald. Donald and Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th May, 1952. Council Chamber, 28th April, 1952. The Committee of the Whole Council assembled on Monday, 28th April, 1952 for the purpose of discussin~ the Brief prepared by the City Manager for present- ation to the Provincial-Y~micipal Committee of Ontario. All members of the Corn~ m~'ttee were present, His Worship, 1,~ayor Hawkins was Chairman of the Meeting. Aid. Tn~lis in dtscussin~ the brief, expressed the opinion that the brief as submitted was complete but dealt with items that have been consistently brought forward in the past but that he felt an entirely new tax method should be suresteal. He pointed out that the major governments should asm~m~ relief, hospitalization and Children's Aid 8osts. A~m~uistration Of Justice is not a ~nmicipal service but should be also the responsibility of major governments. He referred to a previous suggestion that Insurance Companies should be requested to assume a share of the cost of protection. Educational costs should be assumed by the major government or the ~,~icipality should be relieved of the responsibil~ty of collection of taxes for such purposes. Civil tan Defence was the responsibility of the major government and he a~ain suggested that exemptions should be allowed for income tax purposes on nmnicipal taxes, pointir~ out what, in his opinion, he considered double tax- ation. He felt that the Dom~ion Government should assume responsibility not onl~ for displaced persons but for all indigent patients. Ald. Iuglis also stated that counties should pay all costs of County functions and also the costs of boundary roads. He also pointed out the discrepancies in the provision for hlghw~y costs and the fact that very little of fees that are obtained by the Provincial government are returned to the municipalities in ratio to the da~mage occasioned to the streets. General discussion ensued on the topics raised by Ald. In~lis and the method of approach that could be utilized to obtain proper government action. Following the discussion, the City F~nager was queried as to whether he could incorporate the thoughts which had been suggested by the members of Council without re-writin; the whole report and the Eanager was of the op~u~ion that they could be incorpqrated but would have to be inserted in their proper sequence. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the matter be hid on the table and an~ suggestions of the Aldermen be incor- porated and the revised brief be perused by Council at the next meeting, before submission to the Previncial-Fa~uicipal Cc~sittee of .Ontario. The C~,~ttee arose and reported to Council on the motion of AId. l~nald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th May, 1952. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 28th April, 1952. The City Council re-assembled at the close of the meeting of the Com- mittee of the Whole Council on Monday, 28th April, 1952 for the purpose of approving the action of the Committee. RESOLUTION The following Resolutionwas passed; No. ~? - DONALD . ROBERTS . RESOLVED that the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted; and the Seal of the Corporation he hereto affixed. Carri~. COMMUN~.CATION The foliowin~ C~ca~ti~onwa~uresente~d. No. 123 - Jo~stone L. Robe~s - resetion from~de~c B~rd due to appohtm~ as ~gistrate for the Pro~ce of ~tario, effective ~y lst,1952; 0~EED on the motion of ~d. Log~ ~d Domld that the c~cation be received a~ filed and the res~mtion accepted ~th regret and that the C~ncil's best ~shes be e~ended ~th the hope for his c~t~ued success ~ his new position. It ~s agreed, foll~ the s~gestion of ~d. Inglis that a public- ation be ~de by His Worship the~or ~di~t~ the fee~s of Co~cil~th reference to ~. Robe~s' resig~tion. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers. READ ANDADOPI~D, 5thMay, 1952. Clerk ~ ~yor. C0NFE ENCE Council Chamber, 28th April, 1952. The Conference Comittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, 28th April, 19~2 for the pur- pose cf considering the various matters presented to them. All members of the Ccmnittee were present. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Commitass adjourned on the motion of Aid. Inglis and Jolley. READ ANDADOPTED, 5thMay, 19~2. Council Chamber, 5th May, 1952. REGULAR NEETING WELCOME Prior to the commencement of the regular council meeting, His Worship, Mayor E. M. Hawkins welcomed A!d. A. J. McKinley' s return to Council, ~o having polled the fourth highest vote in the Aldermanic Race durSng the 1951 Muxicipal Election, three to be elected, will now firish the unexpired term of Ex-Alderman J. L. Roberrs, who has since been appointed ~gistrate for the City of Niagara. Falls. Ald. McKinley expressed his appreciation. ~ayor Hawldns then advised that Ald. Mc- Kinley has already taken the Oath of Allegiance to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on d ~ ~th May Men ~ 19~2 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Inglis. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. ~%cDonald and Mowers. C0~KCATIONS Laid over from a previous No. 115 - O_ranEe Lod~e - requesting donation to~rards celebration, July 12th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Logan that the communication be re- ceived and filed-and a grant of $100. be made, as recommended by the Chairman of Finance. S~E Report No. No. 117 - W. C. LaMarsh - re Motorville Car Sales. OP~ERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the c~m~nication be received and filed and the City Manager be instructed to ascertain proper registration of the Motorville Car Sales. S.EE Report~o. ~. No. 119 - Town of Simcoe - re amendment to Section 37 (3) of The Assessment Act re assessment of gas companies. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers that the c~cation be received and filed and noaction taken on this resolution. SEE Re_2ort No. No. 120 -H~-Electric Commission of Niagara Falls. - enclosing Balance Sheet and Operating Report for yea~ endi~ Decamber 31~fl ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the conmmnication be received and filed. The FollowL~g Conmunications were presented~ No. 123 - Minister of Finance- acknowledging resolution providing that nnnuhcipal taxes be deductible for Incame Tax purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that the communication be received and filed. No. 12~ - Clerk-Treasurer . County of Welland - re date of meeting with Niagara Falls' representatives t~ 6on~Yder fivejyear agreement re administration of Justice costs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Logan that the communication be received and filed and as many members of Council attend on May 8th at 3.p.m. in the Court House, Welland; the Clerk to ascertain beforehand the number of Aldermen to be in attendance? No. 125 - Radio Station, C H V C, NiaMara Falls - requesting penniesion to broa$- ~ast games from Oakes Park. 0RDERjED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the communication be received and laid on the table for one week. No. 126 - Radio Station, C K L. B~ .os~aw~aa - requesting permission to broadcast the away from home games of the Oshawa Merchants Baseball Team. ORDEED On the motion of Ald. McKirLley and Logan that the communication be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance for a week for a report. No. 127 - Scobie' s Transport - requesting permission to lease lot on Park Street for parking purposes. ORbitED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jolley that the communication be received and filed and that this Compar~r be notified that the City of Niagara Falls does not own this lot and that they be advised of the name of the ovmer. No. 128 - Greater Niagara Boating Club, Inc. - requesting permission to hold J~ ORDEED on the ~oticn :6F Ald 1,~acDonald and Mc~vers that parade, - · ' ~ the communication be received and filed and permission granted subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. No. 129 - Business and Professiona. lo Wo___m_eD' s__C. lub_ - requesting publication of a proclamation in connection with Business Women' s Week. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the cc~mmnication be received and filed and the proclamation issued. No. 130 Griffithsz_G. riffiths and Sha_rJ~e - requesting by-law allowing encroach- ment re lot owned by 0. Y. Lindengren on Hunter Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jol!ey that the cc~mutication be received and referred to the City Solicitor to draft a by-law. No. 131 - Central Garage - requesting removal of fire hydrant and pole. 0~DERF~ on the motion ~f Al~. Logan and Mowers that the commnnication be received and referred to the City Manager for a report with power to act, providing arrange- monte are made with the applicant to take Care of all expenses. No. 132 - ~artin, Calvert and Matthews - requesting conveyance of all sdbsoil and subsurface of 'P~rt of Lot 2, Robinson St. Range 23, Plan No. 6~3 to the H.E.P.C. of Ontario. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the oon~unication be received .and filed and a by-law be prepared .prOvidi~l~ for the execution of the deed by the ~ayor and Clerk. SEE By-Law No._~ No. 133 - Underwood Limited - requesting attendance of members of Council at a demonstration of tax billing machines in Scarbore. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the communication be received and filed and Mr~ Newman advised that At the present time, the member~ of Council are not pre- pared to accept this invitation, that he will be notified when such a demon- stration is desired. No. 134 - Hydro-Electric Commission of Niagara Falls - Report of Street Lighting. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the communication and report be received and referred to the City Manager for a report. · No. 13~ - LoE&n and Logan - requesting by-law allowing encroachment of building on lot presently occupie~ by Seibel Upholstering Co. on Welland Avenue. As This con~unication was not listed on the agenda, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that it be considered. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Mm~ers and Jolley that the communication be received and ~eferred to the City. Solicitor to draft a by-law. The following Reports were ~resented; No. 7~ - Chairman of Finance - reconunsnding grant of $100. towards Orange Lodge Celebration, Ju~y 12~h. ORDERED on the motion of Ald~ NacDona3~ and Logan that the report be received and adopted. No. 75 - City Solicitor - re Moto~wille Car Sales - O.~!DEp. ED on the motiol~ of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the report be received and referred to the City to asce~ain the proper registration of th~ Motor Car Sale~. No. 76 - City ~nager - re properties of Provincial gas Compsnj and r~"r'~lution of Term of Shoos. 0~E~ED on the motion of Ald. t~cDona!d and Mower~ that +~-~ report be received and adopted. ~- No. 77 - Cit], Manager . re assessments on e:.:empt propeI~ties. OigEPj. D o_': the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received :~nd filed. No. 78 - City T'4anaF~er _ r'-~commending attendance oF C. E. Stool: to i'jelfar~. Of?leers' Anzmal Convention. dEDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonedd and Mo~-:ers that the report be received and adopted. No. 79 - City :,hns~ _ reconm~ending attendance of Works Convention. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and ~'~cDonald that the report be received and adopted. No. 80 - City_Clerk - Report of Conference of April 28th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. J~lley and Logan that the report be received and adopted. No. 81 - City Clerk - report of licences. ORDEED on the motion of Aid.MacDonald and Mowers that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accerding4~. No. 82 - City ~ianager _ re location of 63 Sani-Poster receptacles. As this report was inadvertently onEtted from the agenda, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be considered. -Ald. Donald arrived at the meeting - It was then ordered on the motionof Ald. MacDonald and M~;er~ that the report be received and adopted. No. 83 - City ~naEer - report on road oiling charges levied on properties on the east side of Dru~nond Road. OPJ)ERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the report be received and copy of same be forwarded to each petitioner in explanation. SEE Petition No. 12. PETITION Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 12 - Gladys and Louis Smith 'and 28 other families - protesting extra assess- ment on 1952 tax bill, for road oiling on Drummond Road. ORDERED on the motion of AI~. JolleyandMacDonald that the petition be received and filed and the Petitioners advised of the City Manager, s report on same. RESOLUTION The followin~ Resolution was ~assed; No. ~8 - MacDONALD . MO~ERS _ RESOLVED that a letter expressing the condolences of His Worship the Mayor and'members of the City Council be forwarded to the family of the late Mr. Roy Parks, a valued employee of the Corporation~r a munber of years; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~arried. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. MacDonald referred to the parking~situation on St. Clair Avenue fromQueen Street to Norrison Street during the hours of worship at St. Andrew's Church and advised that he had been asked by several citizens to bring this matter up to see if something could be done to permit parking in this area on Sunday, between the hours of lO A.M. and ~ P.M. and also between 6 P.M. and 9 P.M. The Mayor advised that he would take care of this matter this week. Ald. Logan stated that heappreciated the efforts of the ~yor in this regard but was of the opinion that amendments to the Traffic By-law would alleviate this problem for certain hours and at the same time the problem of hotel parking could .be taken care of. He referred to the ~yor's previous suggestion with regard to the use of Hotel Guest cards being placed on the windshield of hotel patrons' cars and stated that unless a better suggestion is forthcoming, this method might be given a trial. Ald. Mowers stated that action was being with-held pending advice from the Hotel Association, and City Clerk was requested to contact the Hoteimen'.s Association to ascertain their suggestions in connection with the parking situation. BY-LAVB The following By-laws were passed; No. ~801 - To amend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law respecting traffic. It was ordered on the motion' of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-1 law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading - Aid. Jolley and Mowers - Carried. ~o. ~80~ - To regulate the period of taking the Assessment and the Revision of the Assessment Roll by the Cou~t of Revision. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and McKinley that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. .~I Third Reading - AId. Jolley and Mowers - Carried. No. 480~ - To govern the ~enmneration to be paid to the members of Council. It was ordere'd on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that Ald. J~llpy be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first .rea.~g. - Carried. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that Council adjourn to Committee of the Whole to discuss this by-law. - Carried. Prior to this motion, it was moved by Ald. Donald and Jolley that the by-law be given the second reading. This motionwas defeated. The Council adjourned'on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald. READ ANDADOPTED, 12thNay, 1952 Clerk COMMITTEE OF T~E WHOI~E Council Chamber, 5th ~y 1952o The Committee of the ~ole Council assembled on ~bnday, 5th May 1~52 for the purpose of discussing the by-law nb~mber 4802, to govern tbe remunaration to be paid to the meters of Council. All m~bers were present., with the exception of Ald. Ing~s. Ald. McKinley requested that he be permitted to refrain from any discuss- ion,-as be has just returned to the Aldennanic Board and therefore has not been present at any of the conferences held in connection with this subject. Ald. Logan advised that the by-law provides that the ma~_mum remuneration shall be as provided by The ~x~icipal Act and pointed out that the City Budget provided for $600. for each member and he was of the opini~,~O~hat at this Council would be well advised not to accept anything over , , although~ is true that the number of meetings held will not go over that figure, Council would be wise to put in a limitation to provide for a maxin~un of $600. inasmuch as there is a ]~mitation in the present budget and that was the figure discussed openly for many months. Council should be entitled to payment for all meetings whether actually meetings on Monday or not. He was of the opinion that the mzximam of $600. should be stipulated in this by-law. Ald. Jclley advised that this increase to $600. is the increase tbat Com~cil asked for last year. At that time money was placed in the Budget, but due to legislation Council were not able to take that increase. A number of peo le were under the ~cpression that the increase had been received and he was of ~he opinion that the public should be notified that this is the increase that was not received last year. Ald. Jolley further stated that this year much pressure was brought on the Government by nmmicipalities and legislation was effected ~ich enabled Council to take the added remuneration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that By-law number ~803 be amended to provide a maximum amount of $600. Carried. On the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald, the Committee of the Whole arose and reported to Council. READ AND ADO~fEO, 12th May, 1952.. Clerk -- ---~irman COUNCIL )~KETING Council Chamber, 5th ~L~, 1952. The City Council re-assembled at the close of the meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Monday, 5th, May, 19~2 for the purpose of approving the action of the Committee. All members were present, with the exception of Ald. luglie. RESOLUTION ~he follo~dng Resolution was pass. e~d; No. 59 - LOGAN - MacDONALD - PuESOLVED that the report of the Committee of the Whole, be adopted; and the'Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carrie,~d. BY-LAW Laid over from the previous Co~cil Meeting; No. 480~.- To govern the remuneration to be paid to the members of Council . It was ordered on the motion o~ Ald. McKinley and M~ers that the by-law amended to provided for a mama mount of $600. be given the second reading. - Cartled. ~lird Reading - Al~. MacDonald and McKinley - Carried. The followixE By-law was passed; No. ~80_____~- To authorize the execution of a deed. It v~s ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that AId. Jolley be given th~ privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. ~cDonald and Mowers - Carried. The followin~By-law was presented; No. ~8~ - To provide for borrowing $~0,000.00 for the purchase of two cars, ten trucks, four tractors, a tbree-,~ay radio ~nd office equipment. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that Council adjournto the Committee of the Whole in order to discuss this by-law. READ AND ADOPTED, 12th May, 1952. ~Mayor Aid. Logan asked if the items contained in the by-law have all. been considered by the Equipment Chaixvaan and if these were firm prices or were they in the fox~ of est~nates. He was advised by Ald. Mowers, Chairman of the Equip- ment Con~mittee that these of necessity were estimates but tha~. these items had all been &iscussed by the City Manager and the Equipment Chairman and where necessary, xdth the City Auditor. COI.~.~TTL~Z OF TIF. ~'~ICLE 5t < Y, -952. The Committee of the V~ole Council assembled on Monday, 5th May, 1952 for the ~rpose of discusshg by-law n~er ~805, All meters of - the Coa~ittee were present, with the exception of Ald. I~lis. Ald. McKinley questioned the reason for brh~ging the Auditor in on this subject and was advised that a resolution had been passed by Council earlier in the year requesting the Auditor's advice. The Chairman of the Equipment and the City Manager then, on the request of the members of the Committee, explained the various items. Ald. McKinley questioned the need for passing the by-law at this meeting, particularly in view of the absence of Ald. Inglis. Ald. Logan stated that Ald. Inglis was thorou~mly familiar with the equipment situation and had been pressing for renewal of equipment for sometime. Ald. Donald expressed his opinion that equipment of this type should be purchased out of current revenue rather than by the issue of debentures and questioned the need of certain items. His Worship the Mayor explained that the purpose of the by-law is to issue debentures and that Council are only asking for permission from the Municipal Board to sell the debentures if necessary. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the Com- mittee of the Whole arise without reporting to Council. RFADAND ADOFrED, 12th May, 1952. Chairman. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, ~thMay, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the meeting of Committee of the Whole Council on Monday, ~th May, 19~2. All members of Council were present, with the exception of Aid. Inglis. BY-LAWS Laid over from the pr_ev~ious_Council Meeti~ No. ~805 - To provide for borrowing $~0,000. for the purchase of two cars, ten ' trucks, four tractors, a three-way radio and office equipment. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the by-law be given the second reading, with the understanding that before each item is purchased, the same will be brought before Council for consideration.- Carried. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the by-law be referred to the Ontario Municipal Board. - Carried. By-Law Nq. ~806 - To provide for borrowing $~8,000. for the purchase of a fire truck, heavy duty truck, a sn.ow loader, a sand spreader and tax accounting equipment. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by- law be given the second reading. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers that the by- law be referred to the Ontario ~nicipal Board. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and t.~ncDonald. READ AND ADOFrED, 12th May, 1952. FD~ANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 5thM~y, 1952. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 5th May, 1952 for the purpose of approvtn~ and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied ahd placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Ingl.i.s. mittco. Sund~VAccounts in the amount of $68,~.39.30 were approved by the Coxn- TIle Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt '~th, :.mrs ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of His Worship ~yor Hawkins and Ald. ~LacDonald. The cormmAx~icatio:x from Upper, Musgrove and Harris on behalf of their client, Michael Ricci, applying for a building permit to er~;et a hotel on Ferry Street laid over from the previous meeting, was again submitted for conside~ation, along ~dth the City Solicitorx s report. It was ordered on the motion off Mayor Hawkins and Ald. i. LacDonald that the application and report be referred to Con- ference for consideration. The City 1.hnager's report on the meeting v~th the County Assessor at the Filtratioa Plant on April 29th, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and ~yor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted. The City ~-~an~ger's report on the reEiew of assessment or: properties of the It.E.P.C. of Ontario was presented for consideration. It v:as ordered o~, the motion of Ald. ~cDonald and Donald that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager's Report on the review of assessments on properties of the Local Hydro Commission was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and ~.fowers that the report be received and laid over for one week for further-stucb% The City Manager's report on the re~nlew of assessments on properties of the Department of Highways was presented for consideration. It :.ms ordered cn the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager's report and recommendation in connection with the replacement of four tubes in the large boiler at the Asphalt Plant, at an estimated cost of $1,550. was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Logan that the report be received and left in the hands of the Chairman of Finance and the CityManager to check up on material that is being delivered to the Plant from Thorold and authority issued for the installation of the tubes. The Comparison of tax collections to April 30th, 1952 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and }.~cDonald that the Statement be received and laid on the table for study. Ald. Logan suggested that the City Treasurer continue to press for collection of the tax arrears. The Revenue and Expenditure Statement as of March 31st, 1952 was pre- sented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of ~yor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley that the Statement be received and laid on the table for perusal of Council. Ald. Logan requested that the City Manager present a sununary on this statement in explanation. 'The offer of Joe Trabucco to purchase Lot 62, Plan 6, Acheson Avenue for the sum of $180. was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mowers that the offer be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report, 0a the motion of Nayor Hawkins and Ald. Logan, the Committee arose and reported - to Council. - ItF, AD AND ADOPi'~D, 12jh Ms,v, 1952. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 5th May, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee and for the consideration of other matters. All members of the Council were present, ~ith the exception of Ald. Inglis. BY-DJ~ The foilohm_rig By-law was passed; No.JL- To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and theby-law be given the first reading. - Carried. It vms ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald -Carried. TOUR OF INSPECTION His Worship, ~yor Hawkins suggested that Items Number 9 and 23 be considered at this time and the remainder considered after the Conference meeting. This action was so ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers. 9. Fourth Avenue at Bridge Street ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that a per- mit be granted for a residence providing the same is located three feet to the rear of the stake noted during Tour of Inspection and subject to plans and specifications for the dwelling being presented to Council. 23. ~ Avenue ORDEE on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that the matter of closing the lane -betweenNay Avenue and Elgin Street be referred to the City Solicitor for advice. The Council adjourned to Conference on the' motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 12th May, 1952. Clerk ' CON~]P~]NCE Council Chant~cr, 5th ~ -'~,' , 1952. The Confereelee Con~nlttee of the City' Council assembled at the close of the regular Com~cil and Finance Meetings on }~onday, 5th }ky, 1952 for the pur- pose of meeting with two delegations, the first, the Industrial Promotion Com- ~ttee of the Greater Niagara Ch~ber of Co~erce and also representatives of the Kerrlot Baseball Te~. All meters of the Co~dttee were present, ~_th the exception of Ald. Inglis. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald. READ AFD ADOF~fED, 12th ~.L~y, 1952. ~Mirman NiNETEDiTH ~ZETING ~.. REGUk~E }.~ETING Council Chs~mber, 12th ~y, 19~2. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on I, ionday, 12th May, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, vith the exception of Ald. !nglis. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald amt Mowers. DEPUTATIO~ Mr. 'vim. Taylor was in the audience in cormection with Petitions N~m~er 7 and 10 and was given to understand the-t Council were sympathetic v~th the residents in that area and further study and investigation would be given the matter upon requu:;t, but for the present there seemed to be no alternative but to be guided by the City Solicitor' s Report. SEE Report · ' 'C OT,~,~E~I C AT IONS The follo~i. ng Communications were presented; No. 136 - Chamber of Commerce - re Spring Get-Together Meeting. ORDE_~ED on the motion of Ald. Mowe~ and Jol].jy that the connunication be received, acknowledged and filed. In connection with this matter, Ald. Mov:ers advised that he had be,m requested to pass on to the Mayor and Council the regrets of A. E. Parsons an~ also the assurance of Mr. Murie, l.L~nager of the Chamber of Commerce and Presid- ent R. C. Young that the date of this affair will not conflict with Council meetings in the future. No. 137 - Royal Canadian Air Force Air Cadets - invitation to Annual Inspection May 28th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.' 'M'&c'~onald and McKinley that the invi- tation be received and accepted and as many members of Council as possible attend. No. 138 - British-Canadian Veterans Association - requesting permission to hold a Tag Day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the connuuni- cation be received and filed and permission granted. No. 139 - Canadian Le~ion, Branch 51. - invitation to Parade and Service,June ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that the conumanication be ceived and filed and the invitation accepted and the Council be advised of the time in an effort to obtain a full turn-out on this occasion. No. 140 - Shut-In' s Association - requesting proclamation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and ~cDonald that the communication be received and filed and the proclamation published. No. 1;~l - Canadian National RailwaJ/- reproperty for industrial development. ORDERF/) on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the communication be received, acknowledged and laid on the table for further information from the -Vice-President, C.N.R. No. 1/+2 - Jules Julianl - re restaurant service for guests. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers that the conuaunication be received and laid on the table. No. 143 - L.F.D~avey~p!L~Z~jf~._Lnt~..!__~o.t~h%ssociation _ re parkin.~ ,~:i,qmtion and enclosing sample of card issued to hotel guests, in ccnnectio.,~ with ov,~rni:jht parking. OiDEF~ED on the motion of Ald. Mowers an l Jo]J,ay tha~ the com.!~a.qication be received and fom-v~,arded to the Police ComlmLssion with 9~unc~.l's reco~mne.,:dations that it be adopted. MISCEtIINEOUS }{is ",','orship the }'~yor advised Council of the invitation extenied by Bob Linnenbank to attend the opening baseball game to be held at 2.15 p.m. ou SaturdaF~ }'~y !?th, as g~ests of the Senior Ball Club. ' RXPORTS The follo-~ix~ Report,.s, .were pr!s~e_~ No. 8~ - City Solicitor _ re application to close alley between l.~ay Ave.uue Elgin Streetj~'~,~on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Jolley that the reporL be received and adopted. SEE Pet Ltions 7 & 10. No. mS~ o~!n_afa~32 _ re closing of Clifton crossing for repairs. ORDERED on the tU I n of AId. MacDonald and McKim!ey that the report be received and adopted and Permission be granted. Carried - the t. Layor voting in favour of this motion. (Ald. Jo!ley and Mowers - contrary). No. 86 - Ci~t~L~ana~e~Er _ recommending attendance of Assessment Conmissioner at Annual Convention of Assessing Officers of Ontario. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers that the report be received and adopted and pernission be granted. No. 87 - City Clerk - report on meetin~ of Welland County representatives re five- year agreemen~~ninistration of JuStice costs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and filed. No. 88 - Ci_~Jd~Cler~k . Report on Conference of May 5th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers that the report be received and filed. No. 89 - City Clerk - recom,~ending issuance of licenoes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. }~acDo~&f~nd Mowers that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. PETITIONS hid over from the previous meetij.~; N0. 7 - A. Small and 3 others . requestin~ closing of portion of lane between May Ave~me and Elgin Street. ' No.10 _ W.A.Taylor _ enclosing further petition from 18 residentsof the area. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Jolley that the petitions be received and filed. SEe The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Mowers. READ ANDADOpTED, 19th Nay, 1952. Mayor. FINANCE MEETING Council Charabel', 12th May, 1952. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 12th May, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Inglis. Sundry accounts in the mnount of $58,~59.~3 were approved by the Com- nittee. The Accounts submitted, b~ing passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money byelaw for presentation to the Council on the motle~ of Ald. McKinley and Mayor Hawk~s. The application of Michael Ricci for a pen,it to construct a hotel on Ferry Street and also the report of the City Solicitor, laid over from the previous Coxfference Meeting, were presented for consideration. It was moved by Mayor Hawkins and seconded by Ald. McKinley that the same be laid on the table for consideration by a full Council. (This was later ~dthdrawn). ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mowers that the application be received and the permit granted. '(Contrary - ~yor Hawkins, Ald. ~hcDonald and Jolley). ~lis motion was therefore defeated. The City Manager's report on assessments on properties of the loc~l Hydro Commission, laid over from the previous meeting, lwas presented for further consideration, along with a further report on this matter. ORDEED on the motion of ~yor Hawkins and Ald. ~hcDonald that the report bf }.~y 12thbe received and adopted. - AId. Logan arrived - The Revenue and Ex~penditure Statement as of Mard~ 31st, 1952, laid over from the previous meeting, was again presented along with a report of the City ~nager. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and McKinley that the same be received and laid on the table for~one week for consideration by a full Council. The o~fer of Joe Trabucco, to purchase Lot 62, Plan 6, Acheson Avenue, laid over from the previous meeting, was again presented for consideration, along with a report of the City Clerk. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted and the offer accepted under the usual terms and subject also to the stipulation that the deed be not issued until such time as the structure has been erected on the adjoining lot which is under agreement for sale to Mr. Trabucco. The report of the Chairman of Finance and the City 1.~nager in connection ~dth the request of the Kerrio Baseball Club was presented for coB- sideration. ORDERED on the ~otion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and the three recommendations contained therein, adopted. The report of the Chair.man of Fina. ncl~. an] the. City Mae.~J=z, r a grant for in-Iust,,~al promot[Dr, was pr'>;en~ed for conside= 'atian. OiCDZ~ED the motionof Ald. blacDonald and Logan that t~> repo~.L he r,~e ']x,.: l .nnl a'lo~ted and the s~ of $2,000. be made available to tile Industrial Colmr/beet oF the Chamber of Commerce. The Staterecur of Relief as of April~ 1952 ~..ac b:'~">:nted tom- co ~ ~deF- ation. ORDERED on the inotion of Al.d. Mc}(inley and U~e Ik~L.o2 that the staLcmen~ be received, given the usual Publicity and filed. An application was rcceivel f~om S;~ Cepolo for Permission to ez~rct a store on Lot 59, Fer~,y Strecb~ along with the reconunen,!ation o~ th-- Cf~,a ~ysna:d~ir' ORDERED on the motion of Aid. ~'~cDonald and McKinley that the application be received and pemib granted. Discussion ensued regarding the area plan an<] zonia_A by-law, etc'. and the City Manager advised LLnt he would contact I.Ir. Layng, Planning Consu!tan~ concerning a further meetin~C with Council. - The Committee adjourned on the motion of I'~*yor I-.'awkins and -'-!d. Mci{inley. READ AND ADOPTED, 19th b~y 1952. · COUNCIL ~.ZETING Council Ch&mber, 12th ~y, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regulai. council and finance meetiRgs for the purpose of passing the by-law ,.:bach covel,ed the accounts approved by the Com."uittee and for the consideration of other matters. All metaLere of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. InSlie. BY-LAW The followin~ By-law was passed; ~ - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mowers that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time.. Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Mowers and PhcDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.. Carried. Third Reading .Ald. MacDonald and Mowers - Carried. 1.~'SCELLANEOUS Ald. Mowers advised Council of the complaints he had received con- earning the dust nuisance ~.fnich exists in the new section of Valle~.~ay, v~nere Homewood Avenue continues on into Valle~ay, and desired to know ~nat action could be taken to remedy this situation. %~]e City I~L%nager advised of his intentions to keep the road surfaces oiled, but 6n account of the very dry spell, not able to do this work; and also on account of the roller breakir~ dov.~, it was necessa~7 to wait fox- parts in order to repair i~. ~' City ~nager assured the Alderman that this work wi].l be done as soon as possible on Sixth Avenue and Stanley Avenue; Homewood Avenue. from Valle~n,~ay to Morrison St. and also Alexander Crescent and Inglis Drive. - AId. Donald arrived TOUR OF INSPECTION Consideration was given to the various locations which were inspected during the Tour of Inspection, held on 2nd May, 1952; and the follo~dng action taken thereon; As Mr. Chris Murray was present at. the meeting, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers that Stem Number 17 be dealt ~dth first: 17. Homewood Avenue and Elm Street It was agreed that no action be taken at present; Mr. l~rray to canvass the possibility of acquiring additional adjacent property. 2. Queen Street Fire Hall It was agreed that a painter be hired and the necessary work done. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and McKinley that the condition of the Queen Street Fire Hall be referred to the City Hall Committee for consideration and inclusion in their report on various conditions. 3. City Yard - Park & Welland No action. Park St. north side - east of Welland Avenue It was agreed that the area in question be developed for parking purposes. 5. Park St, and St.Clair Ave. Lot 6. Park St, and St.Clair Ave.- lane at rear of Queen Street It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that the City Manager submit a report on both of these item. 7, Victoria Ave, at Park Street ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Donald and'Mowers that no parking be permitted on the south side of Park Street from Victoria Avenue to BuckleyAvenue. It was agreed that the meter be put back in front of Ball Coal Co. on Victoria Avenue. ?A. 63~ Victoria Avenue - permit to move house. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that a permit be granted and the moving be done so as to cause the least inconvenience. Second Avenue - Bridge Stre~!t to N.S. & T. - proposed pave- ment resurfacing. 9. Fourth Avenue and Bridge Street 10. Menzie Street and Stanley Avenue ll. Fairvicar Cemetery 12. Fairview Cemetery 13. Oakes Park 14. Morrisou Street & Homewoqd Ave. 1~. Homewood Avenue & Cedar Street 16. Homewood Avenue & Iluron Street 17. Homewood Avenue and Elm Street 18. Victoria Avenue & Pine Street It was agree~ that tRis ;,crk be given consideration separstc!y ab a later date. ORDERED on the motion oF Al,q. Donald and Logan thab the situation at the intersection of Victoria -'iv.='nue and Bridge Street b,., cleaned up particular reference to the Chard~er~s directions] z;ign and that a check he ms.~e of the storage of builders' supplies so ss not to encroach on ~icips.! !t was agree,1 that t. be matter of the ditch adjacent to the C.fI.i~. right- of-way at the head of $econrl Avenue be hal{on care of anti the C.N.:I. con- tacted in this regard. It was agreed that contact be made ~.~ith the North American Cyanamid Com- pa~y v,ith reference to the care of the lot o"med by the Cempa~ on the north-west corner of Fourth Avenue and Bridge Street. The pos~;ibiliby of opening up Hamilton Street through the Hydrc property ~as mentioned and the City Manager ~v~s requested to submit a report. See Council meetin~ of i.ky 5th. No action No action It was agreed that the City Manager take up with the H.E.P.C. of Ontario the possibility oF an alternative ro~te for the sexwice road to the concrete hole in the southern section of the Cemetery. ORDEP~D on the motion of Aid. Donal~ and Mo~vsrs that a construct~on reportbe sub- mitted by the City ~nager for a si~ewa]~ on the east side of Stanley Avenue from Morrison Street to Cedar Street. It ~.ms agreed that the stands be completed. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Logan that a construction report be subntttted by the City Manager for a sidewalk on the south side of Morrison Street from Homewood Avenue to Si>~h Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Donald and M~vers that a report be submitted by the City Msnager on the conditions ~nd what might be done to remedy the same. This item was considered at the bagSruing of this meeting. It was agreed that the land be graded adjacent to the west side of the C.N.R. abutment south of the tracks. 19. Incinerator and D~np 20. Asphalt Plant 21.- Broughton Avenue, Ferguson Streetto Buttrey Street 22. Glenview Field 23. ~y Avenue- re closing lane 25. Clifton Avenue and Park Street old Customs building 26. River Road at Queen Street Snow dumping gate. 27. Valle~a.my and Huron Street 2.8. Victoria Avenue & ArmouryStreet 29. Valleyway and Simcoe Street 30. Valle~avay - South side - Fifth Avenue to Skth Avenue 31. S~Lnuning Pool 32. Fourth Avenue ~nd Jepson Street 32A. 908 Robert Street Driveway approach ~3, Kitchener St, and Hunter St, 3~, Walnut Street Fire Hall 35, Memorial Arena No Action No Action It was agreed that the grading be completed and that the installation of sewer and water lines be proceeded v.ith. No action See meeting of May 5th. Oz~DERED on the motion of Ald.Jolley and Donald that the ms~ter be tabled and contact made with the Federal Goverln~ent. No action It was agreed that the City ~.~nager put the property in suitable condition. It was agreed that the sidewalk be repaired l~o action ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Donald that a construction report be submitted by the City Man- ager for a sidewalk onthe south side of Va!le~a~aybetwecn Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue. No action It was agreed that no parking be established on the west side of Fourth Avenue from Jepson Street to ArmouryStreet and on the north side of Jepson Street from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue. It was agreed that the City~nager would take this matter under consid- eration v&th a view to alleviating the condition. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and-Mowers that a construction report be' submitted by the City Manager for curb and gutter. tt was agreed that painting and plasteringbe done and if the roof repairs are required that the same be done. No action. 36. Pavement surface MacDonald Ave. 37. Paw~'ment surface~ Ottawa Street from Stmsford St. to ~fcl~ae St. 38. Pavement surface~ Sla~er Avenue from Lm:is Ave. to ~Jorth St. 39. Pavem~n~ surface, Lombard Avenue from Lincoln to North St. ~0. Pavement surface, Lincoln Avenue from Ducbanan Avenue to Lewis Ave. ~l. Pavement surface, Buchanan Avenu~ - from Lincoln to .'lorth St. ~2. Pavement surface, Buchanan Avenue from Ferry St. to Lincoln. 43. Sungnet and -~iorse, grading for park. ~3A. Bickle's Itardware _ Main Street re taxi stand Manes a~ld ~Lisener _ re sewer for vacant lot. 45. Main Street Fh-e Hall 46. 2083 Barker Street - sidewalk Dele~re _ Main to Orchard Pavement resurfacing ~TA. Grey and Peer Streets Robinson and Grey Streets Clark St. - Robinson to M.C.R. Siding. Pavement resurfacing Filtration Plant Palmet Avenue . Jepson St, to Victoria Ave, Pavement Resur- facing, Epworth Circle - paving and parking problems !b was agr,,, [ [hal th, :7, .T,::_','5(:, be given considen'aLl>n at a ].abez ,Llate. It was agr~_,~.d that i:r. Oreen,;yan contacted snd advis,md thai; t.h~; con,H.t,: adjacent to his Junk Yar,~ side of Stanley Avenue is to be cleaned up. It was agreed that the City !innageu wou]_,~ ccnsicla~. this .v, stber with a view to having grading done. It was ~.gree~ that time Tazl Cob~pany be advised that they are to continue present arrangements witElf. Bichl,-: at this point and that ~arki ,~ ~ n~ will be prohibited between signs in front of the access to the parl.:i~E lot. It was agreed thab permission is to he granted to construct a sewer utilizing the City Boulevard for this purpose. It was agreed that the painting be done. It was agreed that the sidewalk at this location be placed in a satisfacto~ condition. It was agreed that this matter be con- sidered at a later date. It was agreed that a con~munication be forwarded to Mr. Little advising that this condition must be cleaned up and that the Boai. d of Health also be requested to take action. It was agreed that the easement be granted. It was agreed that this matter be considered at a later date. No action It was agreed that this matter be considered at a later date. ORDERED on themotion of AId. Donald and Mowers that the City I.i~nager prepare a report as to ~lat could be considered at this point. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 19th V~ay, 1952. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 12th l. Zay, 1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, 12th May, 1952 for the purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. All members were pre- sent, with the exception of Ald. Inglis. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jolley. READ AND ADOPTED, 19th May, 1952. Clerk"' ' ~ Ch~lrman · ?,~,~ENTETH I.~ETING REGUI~R I.FIEETING Count:i] Chamb.~r, !gth May, Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Lion, lay~ 19th May, 1952 for the purpose of considering the gnneral business and fina.n~:e. All members of the Council were present, with the excci.tion of AIIL Jol!ey. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the ~revious mecL~n~, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonaLi an.:~ McKinley. DEPUTATIONS A group of business and women were present in connection ;viUi the closing of the New York Cenbral crossing at Clifton Hj_ll for r~p~irb and on the motion of AId. Mowers and McKinley, .Mr. Ernest Harwood~ ome of the merchants at the Centre vms permitted to speak. He advised of the dissatisfaction of the merchants regarding the proposed closing of the cressinS e.n~ was of the opinion that Council might have a little more consideration for th~w: taxpayers. Ilia Worship, }.~ayor Hab:kins assured Mr. Hatwood that the crcssin.j wil] remain open and the proposed repairs will now be made later in the year. ~ Com,.mnicati~.n I.e. If, 7. CO~?t~IICAT!ONS Laid over from a previous meetinil No. 10Z~ - Kitchener St. United Church, Property Committee - repossibility of constructin~ a curb, etc. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the communication be received and filed and they be notifie<~ of Council' s adoption of the City .'.~nager' s reports in connection with this construction and copies of the same be forwarded for their infox~nation. SEb]eports ?0-1-__2. - AId. Mowers arrived at the mseti~g - No. 13Z~ - Local Hydro Commission - enclosing Street Lighting Report. ORDERf~D on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be received an~ approved. SF~y Report No. The followin~ Communications were presented; No. 1h~ - Hermes Club - Safety Patrols. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the conmmu~ication be received and a communication be fop~arded to the Hermes Club cormsending them for the excellent work done in the past and asking them to consider the continuance ~f the Hermes Patrols and the matter of monitoring the main thoroughfares be referred to the Board of Education for its faycurable consideration. No. 145 - Messrs. Albertson and Cam - re water supply for their homes at 1776 and 1788 Drtunmond Road. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~.~cDonald and Logan 'that the comnm~ication be received and filed and the four properties mentioned in the letter, the difference between the annual water rates paid to the Township and the rates payable for similar service in the City, will be paid for by the City of Niagara Falls. SEE~ Ald. Inglis desired to know ~en the new me:In would be completed and advised by the City 1.~na~er that the service would be in around June 9th. No. 1l~6 - Niagara Veteran Taxi Co. - requestfibj additional cab stands. 01qDEIiED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Mowers that the conmnnication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee. No. 147 - Greater .Nia;,~are Chamber of Commerce - re closing of N.Y.C. crossing. 0RDEXED on the moti~m of Ald. Mowers and inglis that the contmunicahion be received and they be notified that the crossing ~.~1] not now be c].osed for repairs at'this time and the City 1-Mnager instructed to confer ~dth the officials of the New Yor~ Central Railroad to ascertain what can be done to have this work done in less a period of tLme than had been proposed and be delayed until there Will be no interference with tourist traffic in this area. No. l~ - Clifton Chs~_tp.r~__I.O.D.E. - requesting permission to hold a Tag day on Jmm ]~tb. 0F~E~ on the motion of ild. }~.cDonald and Donald that the conumnication be received and' filed and the request granted. KKSCELLANEOUS_ His Worship the Mayor advised Council regarding the invitation extended by Major Haig of the 172nd. Light Anti-Aircraft Battery to the members of Coun- cil and their vg~ves, to attend the First Dance and Reception on Artillery Day, which is being participated in by Canada for the first time. The affair is being held at the Victoria Avenue Arena at 8.30 p.m. on May 27th. F ORTS T}__~ Fol__~lovin~_R_~rt~s~ yore ~Zes~_e_n_t_eAL No. 90 - Cit~ ~.~n~ - cost of constructing concrete curbs and g~ttefs on Hunter Street and Union Avenue, ~d recoamending constmction of same. No. 91 City Mana~Zer cost of c stmcting curb and ~tber on east side of Hm~ter Street between Kitchener Street and Urion Avenue, and reco~aending con- stmction of s~e. No. 92 - City 3~_.n_a_~e_r_ - cost of constructing concrete curb and gutter on west side of Union .Avenue between Kitdhen.er Street and Hunter Street, and reconm~end- ing construction of same. 0P~0EKED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logsa~ that the reports be .received and adopted. No. 93 - City Man~er - report on recommendationof the 'Local Hydro on improved street lighting. 0~DEED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the report be received and adopted. · No.. 9~ - City MansEer. - cost of constructing a concrete sidewalk on west side of Ontario Avenue between Eastwood Street and Simcoe Street and recommending its construction. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. SEE Petition No.ll No. 95 - Cit~ Manager - re communication respecting water service on Drumsend Road. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and adopted. No. 96 - City MansEer - recommending construction of 6-inch watermain on Broughton Avenue between Fergueon Street and Buttrey Street.. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the report be received and adopted. No. 97 - City Manager - construction of sewer on Broughton Avenue. 0iLDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be receive~ and a~lopted. · No., 98 - City Manager - construction of a concrete sidewalk on south side of Valleyway between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers that the report be received and adopted. No. 99 - ~a~r. _ cons'brucOion of concret. e sidewalk or: east side of Sbanley Avenue between Cedar Street and Morrison Street. Orchred on the ;notion oP Ald. ~¢Donald and Donald that the report be received and adopts o Street to a point ~6 feet west of Sixth Av,~:m,~. C::2:~R~D ,-~n the motion · ogan and Mowers that ~he l~port be received a!ld adopted. No. 101 - ~ !,I~a~ _ parkia;J ar,~a corner off Parl: St. and St. C!~,L. Avefi~e. 0EERED on the motion of AId. Logan and inglis that the D3i:o1% filed and the surface be treated with oil and chip. A!~!. Logan sug~e~=t~ I that it night be advisable to contact the properly ovmers can queen St, r,:,.fi; ~clbh ref~',~nce to the Possibility of including their portions of properti~ at th,~ rc,?r of their stores when this area is bei~ repaired, and arrarg~ for them to assume their share of the cost of the work. ' No. 10.2 -Cit~a_~_~r. _ recommendim~ at[m~dance of ~it M ~ · ' .. ~ ' ~ Y TresslifteD at Conve~t,_o.l of mcmpa! Fmnance 0rimcots, Association at Boston~ on June ]qth-~Sth 0~ERED on the motion of Aid. Inglis and Mowers that th,:, rei~ort,'b~ filed; Contrary _Ald. MacDonald and McKinley. It was then ordered cn the motion of Ald. Logan and M~.xers that perission be grated for attenJance at the Ontario Convention to be held at Muskoka. No. 103 - ~~ _ reco~nending attendance of S. Sills at Spring ~icebing of ~pire State Section of International Signal As'~ociation at Eoches~zer, on May ~nd and 23rd. 0SHRED on the motion of Ald. l-fcK~-iley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted and per~ssion granted. At this point, Ald. Log~ enquired ~at is being done to supplement the st~f in the Electrical Department as he understood one of its members is on a leave of absence. The City ~-~ager advised that the matter would be dealt with as soon as the leave of absence expires. Ald. Inglis desired to ~ow whether the condition in regard to the fire ~arm system had been corrected and ~.~s advised by the City Manager that a line- mn from the Bell Telephone Compa~. is wor~ with Mr. Sills on this condition. No. 10~ - ~I~ _ re road condition of Homewood Avenue. 01SHRED on the notion of Ald. ~cDo~ld and McKinley that the report be received and adopted. ~nager be instmcted to subit a r~port on'the const~ ~ ald that the Cmty It ~ms fu~her ordered on the motion of Ald Mowers an ?~on ' ' cHomewood ~ m n of curb and ~tter Avenue from Morrison Street to Huron Street on the west side. Ald. Inglis desired to ~mow ~.~at progress has been made regardi~ the R~d Progr~e and referred specifical~ to Houck Drive, Valle~ay extension between Houck Drive and Staley Avenue, Jepson Street, Alexander Crescent and ad~sed that these areas have been built up now for about four years and ~ms of the option that these roads should be put hto shape. He stated that estates she,d be prepared and the work done either by City staff or by contract and was h favo~ of ha~ it done by contract. ~e City ~nager ad~sed that the sidewa~q curb and ~tter on Alexander Crescent ~s fi~shed last f~l at the r~d ~s graded. Homewood Avenue also graded last fall. He funher ad~sed that it ~sn't possible to grade them all at that time. However, the roller is comenci~ to-morrow mor~ng to grade the ~cads mentioned. He further advised that Alexander Crescent, I~lis Drive and Homewood Avenue were stoned last fall. No. 105 . ~ . report of Conference of ~y Rth. O~EED on the motion of Ald. ~cDo~ld ~d McKinley that the report be received and adopted. No. 106 . City Clerk - recome~i~ issuance of licenoes. ORDEr on the motion 0f Ald. Inglis and Donald that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordi~, with 'the exception of the application for a victualli~ licenee at 2187 ~in Street; this app~cation to be laid over for one ~ek a~ Pererred to the Comettee for fu~her consideration and the residents h this apes be ~iven the oppo~u~ty to petition ~ they so desire. PETITION Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 11 - L.B.Lundyand l_~ others - requesting construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Ontario Avenue; ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Y~cDormld that the petition be received and filed and the request granted. S ERe r_t o.p MISCELLAgEOUS Ald. Inglis desired to know of the progress made in connection vdth the Area Planning By-law and was advised by the City~Mnager that he had con- tacted ~. Layrig, Planning Consultant, and a meeting would be held with the Council at 7 P.M. on Monday, ~y 26th. Ald. Ingli~ was of the opinion that this meeting should be open to the public in order that their views in c~- nection vdth this by-law may be obtained. SEE R.~e s. ol.u.t~ions No.60-1 P~F, SOLUTIONS The fo!lo~4n,~ Resolutions were passed; No. 60 - DONAID - LOC-~ - RESOLVED that a meeting be held with Mr. b~.yng, Plan- ning Consultant, on May 26th at 7 P.M.to consider the proposed area plamdn~ by-law and a paid advertisement be inserted in the Local Press advising the public of this meeting and the fact that stencilled 6opies of the by-law are available at the City Hall for anyone desiring the same; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 61 - DONALD - MU.'~Rg - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the City Council be held at 5 P.M. on Monday, May 26th; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carrie.d No~ 62 -MCKINLEY - M0h~RS - RESOLVED that Ald. Donald be appointed Acting Chairman of Finance during the absence of Ald. A. C. Jolley; and the Seal of the Cord. oration be hereto affixed. BY-LAWS The follov~ng By-laws were passed; No, 48o? - To allow an encroachment upon .Hunter'Street, It was ordered on the motion of=,Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Logan be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standin4] Rules of Council be 'temporarily suspended and the by-taw be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reaain~ -Ald. Mowers and Donald - Carried. It vms ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley an~l Donald that F~u!s 36 (2) of the Standing ?jules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. _ Carried. Third Reading _Ald. Mowers and Donald - Carried. No. ~811 - To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. HcKi~:!ey and Log.~n th?,t Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducin~ the by-law and the by-law hc read the first t~e. _ Carried. ~ ~ - It ~as ordered on tl~e motion of Ald. Mowers and bicKinl!~y that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second read~a~g. _ Carried. Third Reading - AId. ~hcDonald and Mowers - Carried. No. 4812 - To e~nend By-law Number 3790, beimj a by-law respectina traffic. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and lIowcrs that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducin~ the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. ° It was ordered on the motion of Ahl. Mowers and Logan that rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporaril- suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. _ Carried. ~ Third Reading -Ald. Logan and Mowers - Camied. The Council adjourned to Finance Meeting on the motion of AId, McKinley and Mows rs. - READ AND ADOPTED, 26th I~y, 1952. Clerk ..... ~o. 4810 - To allow an encroachment upon Welland Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that Ald. Mowers be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. FI~NANCE IGETDIG Council Chamber, 19th May, 1952. The Finance Meeting vras held on ,'.ionday, 19th May, 1952 for the pur- pose of approving and also passing the various accounts whjch had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Co~mittee were present, with the exception of Ald. Jolley. Ald. Donald presided as Acting ChairFan of Finance. Sundry accounts in the amount of $137,849.12 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or othem~ise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Councdl on the motion of Ald. t.L~cDonald and McKinley. The Revenue and Expenditure Statement as of l~rch 31st, and report of City Manager, laid over from the previous meeting, were again presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. }i%cDonald and Logan that the same be received and filed. A discussion then took place with reference to the Revenue and Expen- diture Statement for the first quarter of 1952, it being the opinion of several members of the Committee that the Statement did not provide the desired infor- mation as to v~ether accounts were kept ~dthin or exceeding the Budget items. Follo~d.ng the discussion it was moved by Ald. Logan, seconded by Ald. Mowers that along with the totals submitted in the quarterly statement, there should also appear a budget estimate of expenses by departments for that quarter. This motion was defeated - the follo~ing being contrary to the motion -Ald. ~:~cDonald~ McKinley, ~,~%yor Hawkins and Ald. Donald. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Logan that the City Manager do not incur any deficits in any budget item vrithoub the authority of Council, and the Com~cil authorize the transfer of monies of any items if required. C~aXED. The City [Lanage? presented a report recommending tenders be called immediately for a heavy truck chassis to mount on the body of Tmmk No. 27. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDona'l d that the report be received and adopted. -, The City Manager presented a report in connection vlth a sketch of Mr. F. Nagy sho~.rlng the construction of dwelling acco~,~odation at the rear of 2185 Buchanan Avenue. It ~ras moved by Ald. liLacDonald that the permit be not granted. There was no seconder to this motion. It was then ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. knglis that the ~sketch be referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor for a report. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. ~ READ fe~D ADOPTED, 26th ~y, 1952. Clerk ~cting Chairman of Finsnee. Coui, The Council re-assembLed eL tile close of th~ rd~]ar eckli-l(,;;.~. meetings for ~he purpose of passing the by-law which cov.s~,~:,[ the accou=~L~ by the Committee, All meters of the Council were pz'c,~ei~t~ wi~h tlk~ ~:~ceptionof Ald, Jolley, BY-IjA~ The f. ollowing By~law was ~p_as~sej; ~ - To provide moni~;s for g~neral pu~l.;oses. It was ordered on the n:otion of AId. Logs~ and ~'fcKinley that ~!d. Donald be given the privilege of introducinnr the by-lay, ~-u.i the by-lau be read the first tLme.- Carried. ~ It was ordered on tlns notion of AId. 12'we'.;.s ahd l'ic!ilnlcy that Eul~ 36 (2) of the Standing R~es of Council be t~mporari!v suspended and th,: b"-law be read the second tLme. - Carried. ' ~ Third -'~e~djn~ - Aid. Mowe:-s and Logan _ Carried. On the motion of AId. Donald and Logan the Council adjourrted. READ fdD ADOPTED, 26th May, !952. CONFEHENCE , Council Chamber, !gth May, 1952. The Cor~[erence Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, 19th May, 1952 for the Purpose of considering the various matters presented to them. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjounmd on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 26th May, 1952. Clerk ' Chairman T~2'~vTy-FIRST ,~F~ETINC FtEGUL~R MEETING Council Chamber, 26th May, 1952. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5 p.m. on Monday, 26th May, 1952 for the purpose of considerix~ the generalbusiness and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Connell, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald. DEPUTATIONS Mr. Francis Matthews of Martin, Calvert and Matthews, representing Leon Holdings, Limited, was permitted to address the Council, on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers, in connection vdth Comnication No. 149. He stated that this property is now goreriled by the Restricted Area By-law which li~ts buildings to a residential character and stated that Leon Holdings' desire for acquiring this property is to er~c~ an additional building, remove their trucks from Queen Street and have additional rarehouse and storage space; there behg also the possibility of erecting a second floor to the ing preises on Queen Street. Mr. Matthews stated that the proposed plans would be very desirable to all concerned and thus relieve congestion of traffic on Queen Street. ~e City l.~ager suggested that the fact should be taken into consider- ation that at the present time, north of Huron Street, east of Welland Averme stipulated as the business area and stated it ~ght be advisable to extend the bushess area to the north end of Huron Street ~2ht through to Victoria Avenue. The e~isthg by-law wo~d have to be ~ended, but that ~ cha~e should be sub- itted to the residents in the area. Mr. Matthews then stated that plans to purchase 593 Huron Street were not completed as yet and the main reason for presentation of the matter at this t~e vms on account of the new area plan at present under consideration which proposes to keep this area restricted. At the suggestion of Counc~, ~. ~t~hews agreed to attend the meeting to be held follo~ng this Council meethg, at ~ich the new area plan and by-law would be discussed. SEE Comnication Nq~ C01.~4UN.ICATIONS Laid over from th~ previous meeting; No. 146 - Niagara Veteran Taxi Company - requesting provision of additional taxi stands. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the cormaunication be received and filed and the Company notified concerning the recommendations of the Chairman of the Traffic Committee in this regard. At this point, His Worship, .Mayor Haw~ns su~ested that the Chairman of the Traffic Committee might take into consideration the traffic situation on Morrison Street,Valley~ay and Second Avenue. TENDERS Tenders had been called for the supply of a truck chassis and cab for the Streets Department and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald, it was ordered that the tenders received, be opened, initialled by the }~Xvor and read. It was further ordered on the motionof A~. McKinley and Jolley that the tenders.be referred ,tothe.City-Manager for ~bulation. ........... COI.3,q.DIICA. TION__~ The following Gormnmlications were presented; No. 11~9 - ~a~inLCalvert and Matthews - re removing oC restrictions r,. 593 Huron Street. OBEP~D on the motion of Ald. Jol!ey an.J Mowers that the con'nuni- cation be received and filed and Mr. Mat~hews be r~Y[aest,~d to a']vise L~on }{o!c]ings that Council are in favo~ of their request and the mailer will be considered at the meeting to be held following the regular Council meeting this evening, when the new Area Plan and by-law are bSing discussed. No. 151 - E. T. Weightman _ re.iuestin~ pernj. ssion to use certain City sbreets to haul rock f'~. ~RDERED 'on the motio~ of Ald. Jolley and !-'acDona!d that the communication be received and laid over for one ~.~ek and the City l.-'ana.=!~r be instructed to submit a report and reco~nendation. ~ ~ No. 152 - Greater Niagara Veterans' Central Committee _ reo3~esting free trans- portation privileges for focal Amputee Veterans. ORDERED on the motion oF Ald. Inglis and l~acDonald that the contmunication be receive~ and the Central Conmittee be notified as to the terms of the franchise agreemenL between the City add the N.S. & T. Railway. ~ _. .REPORTS The following R~d!i~ts were/!"es~nted. No. 107 - Chairn~n_q~TraFfLc Conmittee _ recoma~endations in connection v~th re,~est of Niagara Veteran Taxi Co. for additional taxi stsn..~s. CE)EED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the ~port be received and adopted. The application of H. Dcsnmrais for a victualling licenee was again sub- ~tted for consideration and on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald it was ordered that the application be received and filed and the licenee be no~ g~anted. SEE Pet~ b~on No.l_~. -Ald. Jolley lef~ the meetiug at this point - No. 108 - City Clerk - report on meeting of the Con~ttee of the '~?nole held ~y 23rd. to discus~ pavement resurfacfng program for 1952 and the Brief for sub- mission to the Provincial-Municipal Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and McKinley that the report be received and filed.. Ald. Inglis in connection with this report stated that he wished it knoxm that he had voted against the submission of the brief prepared by the City Manager to the Provincial-Municipal Conmittee and went on to cite his reason for so doing, indicating there was inconsistency in fen.mrding the Brief as suhmitted to the Council with reference to the recorded action of the Ontario lieyore and Reeves' Convention and that of the Ontario Municipal Association, and, reiterated his belief that an entirely new Brief should be prepared, requesting a new ts~x structure. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the Brief prepa. red by the City Manager for submission to the Provincial-Mm~icipal Committee be not fcnvarded and a new Brief be prepared by the City ~Lanager after consultation v~lth Ald. In~lis. CARRIED. Ald. Mowers referred to the i~fformation that he had received to the effect that the United States Government was embarking on an extensive program for the establishment of a Thru Way for a new artery of traffic which ;rill emerSe at the American approach to the 't~irlpool Rapids Bridge and felt that because cf the tremendous increase in traffic that this would bring about, some action be taken on the part of this Couucil to anticipate the traffic problems and make sons provision for its handling, the extension of PaLmet Avenue through ~oth sections bein~ considered essential in this regard. - AId. Logan arrived at the meeting - AId. Inglis was in agreement with AId. Mowers with reference to extension of Palmer Avenue, providing some action w~s taken v~ith reference to the provision of City Hall accommodation. - ,kld. Jolley returned to the meeting - SEE Resolution ~o.63. No. 109 - City Clerk - recor~,~ending issuance of license. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the x~port be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. PETITIONS The fo!lowinE Petitions were ~resented; No. 13 - W. H. Sills and 36 others - opposing issuance of licence to operate a Spaghetti House at the comer of Symmes and~in St. OP~ERED on ~e motio~ of Ald. Donald and ~.~cDonald that the petition be received and filed and the licenee be not granted. No. 14 - J. M. Barclay -end 5 others - requesting placing of proposed sidewalk next to the street curb on south side of Valley~y, between Fifth Avenue and S~h Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and ~cDonald that the petition be received and referred to the City ~anager for a report. CARRIED. A previous motion made by Ald. Donald and Jolley that the request be granted, was withdrawn. -~ MISCET,T.A~EOUS Ald. Inglis requested a report on the streets he had mentioned with reference to the eliminationcF gulleys on Clark, Murray, Drumnond Road and any other comparable streets.. Ald. Logan referred to the lighting ~ the pedestrian underpass under the M.C.R. tracks at Jepson Street and was~of the opinion that this matter should be given immediate attention. RESOLUTIONS The foliowinE Resolutions were passed: No. 63 - INGLIS - MacDONALD - RESOLVED that a committee be appointed to approach the Department of Highways for discussion on what is proposed at this point with reference to the traffic which will result from the American Thru Way; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. 'Carried ~nanimouS]~ No. 64 - McKINLEy _ JOLLEy _ ~]~OL\TED that Aid. Grant DonaLI be aiDpointed Enacting Mayor during the absence of His VJorship, %'re~;oz. E. ~. Ua~l.mi.~s, from the City, May 27th to June let, 1952; and the Seal of the Cori oration be hereto affked. Carr_,~icd UnanLmo___~us]~! No. 65 - MacDON~D -LOSA~ _ I~ZSOLVED that the City ~-~nager be authorized to advertise for a Manager for the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried UnanDaousJaK=' No. 66 - INGLIS - MOkXRS _ RESOLVED that in future, all by-laws be given full reading on the first re~ding of the by-laws; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affL-~ed. Ca_Zrr_i.ed Unanimous];% See Sy-Lsv: N~or_/tS_!t. BY-LAWS The follo~ing~ By-law3as presented; No. hSl~ - To provide for borrowing $5~,000. for the re-sup~ac~n~; of deteriorated pavements at various points. -- ~- o It vms ordered on the motion of AId. Donald and MacDonald that A].d. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the firs~ time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.. Carried Unanimously. The Comlcil adjourned on the motion of AId. MacDonald and Logan. READ AND ADOPTED, 2nd June, 1952. Ald. Mm.mrs ~L effect that the Uni~ ~ ~' o~ fox' the establisl~ ~' ~ at the ~erican ~ ~ the tremendou~ ~' ~' ~3 be taken ori ~ ~ ~ ~' son~ prov~ ~ o' ~ secti0~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,?* , O ,~ .~gZETING Council Chamber, 26th May, !952. on Monday, 26th May 1952 for the purpot'e , .cue accounts which had been properly certi- ere of the Com.,nittee were present. of ~70,853.60 were approved by the Co:n- passed or other~dse dealt with~ were presentation to the Council. on the motion An application of hilllain Shields for a building perutit to construct two stores on Queen Street was presented for consideration along with the report of the City l~Lanager. 0RDER~] on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MzcDonald that the report be received and adopted and the penmit granted. (Ald. Mowers was opposed to this motion). An application of Canadian Oil Company for a permit tom ake alterations to the service station at the corner of Morrison Street and Victoria Avenue was presented for consideration, along ~dth the report of the City ~nager. ORDEreD on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mayor Hawkins that the report be receiMed and adopted and the permit granted. The application of F. E. Branscombe for a permit to erect two-one sLor,~y additions to existing of'Cice on Queen Street, was presented for consideration, along with the report of the City Manager. OROERED on the motion of Ald. I.~c- Donald and McKinley that the report be received and adopted and the permit granted. (Ald. Mowers was opposed to this motion). The City t~Lanager presented a report on the submission of detailed plans by the Firestone Company for the building to be constn~cted at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Queen Street. The City lianaget than reported verbally, advising that Council had authorized issuance of a permit for this c~struction at a previous meet.~, providing detailed plans were filed. He further advised that provision has been made to take care of the drainage, and also for catch basins so that the water will not be ru~ning over the ~idewalks at this location. It was then ordered on t~e motion of Ald. ~iacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed. The City ~Lanager submitted a report in connection with the sketch of the proposed constmction at 2185 Buchanan Avenue, for the consideration of the Comnlittee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that the report be received and the applicant be so notified that a permit may be issued when proper information is supplied by the owner of the property, al~ys providing that the constnAction conforms ~dth the Building,By-law,-and.that the building is,used consistently for a specific purpose. The City Manager submitted a report on a sketch received from Mr. Louis Vescio for alterations at 1715 Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Logan that the same be laid over for one week and in the meantime the City Mana~er be instructed to refer the matter to the Department of Travel and Publicity for its consideration. At this point, Ald. Inglis desired to know what steps had been taken to aec~re s~ assistant'to th& Superintendent of the Water Department. The City ~Se~'~vised that the Superintendent, while attending the Convention of the Waterworks Association being held in Montreal at this time, intends to interview a prospect and more information will be lmownupon his return from Montreal. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 2nd June, 1952. Clerk .... COUI~CIL ~.~ETING Council Chamb .r 26th l~a- !9~2. The Council re-assembled at the close of the redular coul:c~ ] and fihance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law v~ich covered the accour. ts approvcd by the Cormnittee. All members of the Council were present~ .- B Y-LAW 'The followinK By-law :was passed; N~o. ~1~ - To provide monies for general purposes; It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mci',-'ix~ey and MacDonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introduci~k~ the by-law and the by-law be read the first the; Carried UnanLmously. .- _ It was ordered oil the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second readi~ - Carried. Unanimously. . Third Readix~g _Ald. MacDonald and Donald . Carried UnanDno~sly. READ AND ADOFi~D, .2nd June, 1952. . _----- Mayor . Summary cec mittee. The Account ordered placed in of Ald. MacDonald An applic~ the report be race~ opposed to this mo~ An applic, to %he service eta presented ~or cons on the motion and adopted and The additions ~o e~s~ along ~th ~he Donald and McKinl granbed, (AId. FIN~4CE ~L'T!NG Council Chamber, 26th Ma~, 1952. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 26th May, 1952 for the purpose of approving and als ..... +~o ~,~.ious accounts which had been properly certi- fied ~d placed befo ........ ~+'- The Cit~ by the Firestone Victoria Avenue'~ advising that C~ at a previous me. that provision h basins so that't It was then orde be received an~ The Cit the proposed c~ Committee. OR~ received and t~ proper informa~ that the const~ is.used consis~ The C~ Vescio for al$~ Inglis and Lo~ City Manager be lns~fu~,a-~, .... -_ ,: Publicity for its consideration. - At this point, Ald. Inglis desired to knowwhat steps had been taken ~' decare ,a~..assistant'to th& Superintendent of the Water Department. The City ~a~aSe~ ~vised that the Superintendent, while attending the Convention of the Waterworks Association being held in Montreal at this time, intends to in5e~ie~ a prospect and more information will be knownupon his return from ~ntreal. The Commltbee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 2nd Jtme, 1952. Cle'rk ..... :nell Cha~1bcr, .h 1.hy~ !9~2. mci] ant Finance accounts a.~provcd D bnald that Aid. 'Y-laV be read the - that Rule 36 (2) ' by-law be giyen ~' ! '~ FINfd~CE ~%ETING Council Chamber, 26th May, 1952. TIle F~ance Meeting was held on Monday, 26th I.My, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi-- lied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry Accounts in the amount of ~;?O,8DJ.60 were approved by the Com- mittee. l~e Accounts submitted, being passed or othe, r~dse dealt witlb were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council. on the motion of AId. MacDonald and ).~ayor Hawkins. An application of %'rilliam Shields for a building pemit to construct two stores on Queen Street was presented for consideration along with the report of the City l~Lanager. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and }.~cDonald that the report be received and adopted and the pernit granted. (Ald. Mowers ~as opposed to this motion). An application of Canadian 0il Company for a permit to make alterations to the servlce station at the corner of Morrison Street and Victoria Avenue was presented for consideration, along ~dth the report of the City ~nager. ORDE_'~.]D on the motion of Al4. MacDonald and Mayor Hawkins that the x~port be receiyed and adopted and the permit granted. The application of F. X. Branscombe for a permit to erect two-one stor,;/ additions to existing office on Queen Street, was presented for consideration, along ~dth the report of the City Manager. ORDERED on the motion of AId. ltac- Donald and McKinley that the repor~ be received and adopted and the permit granted. (Ald. Mowers was opposed to this motion). The City l~Mnager presented a report on the submission of detailed plans by the Firestone Company for the building to be constructed at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Queen Street. The CityPL~nager than reported verbally, advising that Council had authorized issuance of a permit for this construction at a previous meeting, providing detailed plans were filed. He further advised that provision has been made to take care of the drainage, and also for catch basins so that the water will not be ru~ning over the Sidewalks at this location. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. ~hcDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed. The City ~nager submitted a report inconnection with the sketch of the proposed construction at 2185 Buchanan Avenue, for the consideration of the Committee. OP~DERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that the report be received and the applicant be so notified that a permit may be issued ~en proper information is supplied by the owner of the property, ah~ys providing that the construction conforms ~dth the B~ilding.By-law,-and that the building is,used consistently for a specific purpose. The CltyManager submitted a report on a sketch received fromMr. Louis Vescio for alterations at 171~ Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Logan that the same be laid over for one week and in the meantime the City Manager be instnacted to refer the matter to the Department of Travel and Publicity for its consideration. At this point, Ald. Inglis desired to know what steps had been taken to secure ~a~., assistant 'to th& Superintendent of the Water Department. The City ~ii~Se~ ~dvised that the Superintendent, while attending the Convention of the Waterworks Association being held in Montreal at this time, intends to interview; a prospect and more information will be known upon his return from Montreal. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 2nd June, 1952. Clerk. "" · ........ ,. COUI~CIL ).~ETIN~ Council Chaml-,~r, 26th I.iay-~ 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close o.F the re6ular ccmmj? an] fins;me meetings for the purpose oF passing the by-law whic!/co, ver~,.6 tile accounts a~proved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present, .. BY-LA:'~ The followinF By-law was passed; N~o. ~81~ - To provide monies for general purposes; It ~s ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that AId. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first the; Carried Una~mous!y.. It was ordered on the motion of AId. -~.fo:,~ers and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended aud the by-latv be given the second reading _ Carried, Unanhously. . Third Reading _Ald. MacDonald and Donald . Carried Una~nou~ly. Mayor ~ EAD ~D ADOPTED, 2nd June, 1952. Clerk'" '" Council C~=mher, 2nd June, 1952. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 2nd. June, 1952, for the purpose of considering the general business and finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and jolley. DEPUTATION A delegation from the Beard of Education, consisting of Messrs,Gerdon Troop, Horace Logan, Arnold Smith and W. H. Krib8, was present at the meeting and on the motion of Aid. Logan and Jelley, it ~as ordered that Mr. Treup be permitted to address the C~xnoil. Hr. Troup ~utlined the necessity of the installation of a new heating and ventilating syste~ in Kitchener Street Public School and the desire of the Board te have this work done before the opening of school in the f=11, and requested Council' s rawable consideration sf the financing of this expenditure of $~O,0OO,-ts take care of the cost of this work· It w~s ordered on the motion of Aid. Logan and MacDonald that inasmch as this e~penditure is included in the Schmdule of Capital Works, that the necessax~ by-law be prepar2d and presented to C~uncil for the first two readings and for- warded to the Ontario Hunicipal Bard. SEE C~mmicati._on No. 158~ COM~INXCATXONS Laid over frca the previous meeting: No. 1~1 - B. T. Weightman - requesting permission te haul stone over city streets. ORE~RXD on the mot'ion of Ald. Jolley =~ MacDonald that the matter be left in abeyance until further information is available. SEE RepOrt No.li0 . AId. tnglis and Aid. Logan arrived at the meeting - The following Cexamications ware presented; Ns, 153 - Canadian Cellucetton ProdUcts - requesting permission to construct on asphalt parking space, ~ en the notion of Ald. MacDonald' and Jolley that the c2cation be received and filed a_~d the request granted, subject to the condition that prete~ion will be provided for the h~drant on. the premises and proper cowers are placed for the water meter pits, ~ Re~ort No.ill No, 15& - Junior Chamber of Cesmeree - requesting permission to hold ~a~ety Purede on June 16th at 7.~O p,~, O~E~aE~on tha.s~ton of Aid, aeXinley and MacDonald that the cessnmicatton be ~eeaived and filed and peraissten granted, NO. 156 ~ ~l~_c~W,.~_n~s~..~ , Tnvita~ion to Annual Spring Tea J 2,30 to 5 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald MacDonald and Loa , une 8th. n the · g t the in- .vitation be received and accepted and as man~ of the members of Council as possible attend, No, 157 - Niagara Falls District Trades and Labour Council . requesting extension of leave of abenee for ~eorge Dow~i'~'O~D~ED]~e~tion of Aid. Mowers and Logan that the conmmnication be received and acknowledged and laid on the table for one week and that the Mayor, City Hansget and Chairman of Finance discuss this mettot with ~r. Downing and anyone else from the Trades and Labour Council, and submit a report, No. 158 - Board of Education - requesting meeting with Council to discuss financing of new heating and ventilating system. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and MacDonald that the camautication be received and filed. The City Clerk advised the members of Council that the delegation from the Board would arrive at the meeting at 8.~5 p.m. No. 159 - Rayner-ltlas Limited - requesting permission to drill a 12-inch hole on a piece of 'City property, ~nd also to construct an access road. (As this cclnunication arrived too late to be included on the agenda, it was ordered on the motion of Aid. Mcrdnley and Jolley that the co~mAnication be read.) ORDEF~D on the motion of Aid. Donald and H~wers that the cmmnnxloation be received and permission granted, under the supervision of the City ~anager. No. 160 - Martin, Calvert and Matthews - requesting fu~her encroachment on City property, of the building at 611 Welland Avenue. (As this comnunication was not listed on the agenda, it was ordered on the motion of Aid. McEinley and Jolley that the cmmication be read,) ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Jolley that the c~ation be received and laid on the table for one week until the necessary blue prints are received and at that time, the City Manager submit a REPORTS The foll~wi~g Reports were presentedZ No. 110 - City Manager . re application of Mr. Weightin to haul stone over city streets, ORE~D on the motion of Aid. Jolley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted, No, ILl - City MAnager . re request of Canadian Cellucottoa Products for permission to construct an asphalt parking space, OR~E~E~ on the motion of Aid, MacDonAld and Jolley that the report be received and adopted. ..... No,. 112 - City Manager . rec~i~.aonding concrete sidewalk, south side of Hamilton Street between Sixth Avenue and F~fth Avenue, ORE~D on the motion of AId. Mac- Donald and Logan that the report be received and adopted, No, 113 . City ~anager . reocsmendi~g concrete sidewalk, west side of Sixth Avenue between Valleyway and a point 237 feet north of Valleyway. OP~Et~D on the motion of Aid, D~nald and H~wers that the report be received and adopted. iNo, 11~ . City ~anaaer - recow~_~nding concrete sidewalk, east side of Sixth Avenue 155 - Juu~or Chasber ef Cm~ex~e - requesting p~blioation of a proclamation between Valleyway and Willmort Street, OR~ED on the motion of AId, MacDonald ~ on the motion of Aid, Donald and Mac- · rec.i* filed the proe?tion bethet re ort be rec.iv.d edopt.d. li,bed ae re st,dpe ,sion , ,o'be S t,d the stancm or'] ,o. - cityou b tter. we.t .id. ,.wood' [ 4 . NO. 116 - City KanaKer - re application of Jules Ju~4ani for a 34oence to operate a Tourist Hotel at J1815 Victoria Awepie,. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Inglis and Dn~__~4 that the report be received and the applicant notified. that the City of Niagara Falls does not have the p<mer to grant a hotel lieonce. Carried Unanimously, It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mc- Kinley that a report be obtained from the Medical Officer of Health, Chief of Police and the City MAnager as to their individual reasons for tur-~-_~ this - · application down. Carried* (AId. Inglis and ~acDonald were contrary). An amend- pent made by Aldo HacDonald that the Council do not approve this licenee - was not seconded. - and was later withdraws, No, 3_17 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licenoes. ORDEEED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and adopted and llconces issued accordingly, No, 118 _ City Clerk - Report on General Civilian Defence Meeting held on Ks~ 28th. OMAu~u~ on the motion of Aid. Hewors and MacDonald that the report be received and No, 119 - City Clerk - Report on meeting of Committee of Council with Jcha L8~, P!a~n~n~ Consultant, Nay 26th, on proposed Area Plan, implementing b~-law and also the by-law regarding restrictions on ViCtoria Avenue, ORDERED on the motion .of Aid, Logan and NacDonald that the report be received and adopted, With reference to this report, Ald, Inglis advised. Council that he voted for the adol~ion 'of the minutes of this report because he thought they ware essential3.v correct, although he did not agree in whole that they were correct, neither did he agree that the confidential report of this meeting, was correct, He further advised that the Real Estate Agentst Association wishes to appear before Council before the plan is adopted and that at that time he would have some ccsments to make when this matter come before Council, aS he was not satisfied with the way the meeting was conducted on May 26th. No. 120 - Traffic CesmLttee Chairman - Rec~ndations. OEE~B~D on the motion of Aid, ~acDo~d and Ho~ers that the Report be received and adopted. By-law No,~81?. No.121 - City Manager - re petition on proposed sidewalk on south side of Valley- way, between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue, adjacent to the curb, O~F~ED on- the motion of Ald. Mowers and NacDonald that the report be received and adopted, (Contrary- Aid, Donald and Jolley), An ---udment made by Aid. jolley and Donald that the report be received and laid over for one week, and the City Manager contact the petitioners to ascertain whether they would comprcaise for a netrover bonleward, , was lot, (Contrary- Aid, McKinley, Hovers, MacDonald - Aid, Inglis did not vote and Ald, Logan was not present at this time.) . Petition No.l~ AId. Mowers desired to kno~ when the report with reference to general traffic conditions would ha subaitte~ to Council and the Clerk stated that the officials were requested to submit this report and agreed to remind , PETITlOWS Laid ever free the provies meeting| Nee 1~ - J. M, BarclAY and 5 ~thers - requestin~ proposed sidewalk be placed along the front of their properties next to the street curb. ORDEreD on the aption of lid, ~ers and NacDon.al.d that the petition be received and filed, The follwin~Fetition was Presented; No, 15 - D. J. Parkinson and & o~hors - requesting removal of names from PREVI0~S petition re sidewalk on OntarioAvenue. ORDEF~D on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan that the petition be received and filed. RESOIJJTION The following Resolutionus passed; No. 67 - JOLLEy . LOGAN . RESOLVED THAT the next regular meeting of Council be held on Tuesday evenhlg, June lOth,at ?.30 p.m. and the Seal of the Corporation be her.to affixed. ~arrie~ MISC~T~ANEOUS Ald. Jolley referred to the condition of the road on First Avenue, north of Bridge Street and also St. Lawrence Avenue near Jepson and Armoury Sts. Ald. Logon referred to t~e fact that two or three of the City Policemen who are parchasing Central Mortgage h~nes, were experiencing difficulty with the Central Mortgage Corporation in their attempt to build new ~foundations under these homes. The City MAnager advised that it is a question of 8-inch blocks and the Corporation is asking for lO-inch blocks. It was agreed that the matter be left in the hands of the City Manager and the men in question are to contact the Banal.r, who in turn will take the matter up with the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. BY-LAWS The following By-laws were Passed; No,_~_,_,_,_,_,_,_~_~ _ To amend By-law N,,m~er 3790, being a by-law for the regular of traffic. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introdue~ the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporari~ suspended and the by.~law be read the second ~4 me. _ Carried UnanimOUSl~e Third Reading . AId. ~onald and Mowers - Carried Unanimously. No.h_~AZ- To amend By-lawNumber 3791, being a by-law designating through highways, It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinleyand MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first t~m~, . Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion Of Aid. McKinley and DonAld that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporaril~ suspended and theby-law be read the second t~m~.. Carried Unanimously, Third.Read~.~Ald, Donald and McKinley . Carried Unanimously, BY-LAW to regmla~e the height, bulk, location, size, floor area, spacing and external design of buildings to be erected on either side of Victoria Avenue, between Queen Street on the north and Hunter Street and Palmet Avenue on the south. OP~EF~D on the motion of Ald. Mowers and McKinley that this by-law be laid on the table and in the meantime the interested Real Estate Men be advised to appear before Council, possibl~v at .the next meeting. At this point, His Worship, ~ayor Hawkins appointed .AId. Mowers, Inglis and Jolley and the City ~anager as a C~nmittee to interview the Depart- ment of Highways regard!-_~ the Thru-Way. At this point, His Worship, ~ayor Haw~ns 'presented a verbal report on his attendance at the Ontario ~hyors' and Reeves' Convention held in Ottawa, ~ay 28th to 31st. Me advised that the discussions were keen and the attendance very good, and that twu nutstanding resolutions were brought for- ward, namely, one on housing. A Committee was appointed by the Exs.cutive along with the President of the Association to appear before the Government tc see if they can have the restrictions relieved on building, particularl~ for the low income gronp, that a better laan or mortgage proposition be con- sidered by the Government. The secon~ resolution dealt with the President and the Secretary- Treasurer alon~ with whomover he wished, appearing before the Government for an interim gran~ of approxinztely S~.00 per capita, to aid mtnicipalities in their financing, until such time as the Provincial-Municipal Agree~_~t is discussed, ]~7'Ol~ Hawkins advised that most of the resolutions were adopted by the Convention and the man~ sessions were vex7 interesting but lengthy. He closed his report by advising th~ Council that a circular of the resolutions wall be forwarded by the Association. On the motion of 'Aid. McKinley and Donald the Council adjourned to Finance Meeting. ~EAD AND ADOPTED, 1Oth June, 1952. Council Chamber, 2nd June, 1952. The Finance ~eeting was held on Monday, 2nd June, 1952 for the purpose of appreving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present. mittco. Sundry accounts in the amount of $26,761.15 were approved by the Corn- The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for Presentation to the C~uncil on the motion of Ald. Molt/riley and Donald. The summary of tenders received for truck chassis and cab was presented for consideraticn. Ordered on the motion of Kayor Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that the tender submittedby Chas. F. Deuck be accepted, at a total price of $5,777.20 for the purchase of a 1952 - L.192 Model International truck chassis and cab. - At this point, Ald. McKinley stated that Mr. Louis Vescio was in the audience and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mowers, it was ordered that he be heard. The sketch for alterations at 1715 Victoria Avenue, presented at the Previous moetingandlaid o~er for one weekwithinstructions to the City Kanager te refer the matter to the Department of Travel and Publicity for their consid- eration, hadnot been included on the agenda at this meeting, as the CityMan. ager had tried to mast the representative of the Department while hew as in the City cnKay 31st, but without success. Mowever, the City~anager stated he would tryto contact him thisweek. The City Clerkread the report of the CityManager of Hay26th. Hr. Vescio desired to know the reason for the delay in obtaining the persLit. He was of the opinion that the Plan wouldpass inspection, and proceeded te describe the propseed acc~aodaticn, and stated that he did not want to proceed with the alterations until he was sure he w~tld be able to obtain the necessary licence te rent the regis. It wasmevedbyAld. Mckinley that thepermit be It was then agreed that Kr. Vescic should subair an application for a permit for the alterations and an application for the use of the, building. The report of the City Manager. on the application of H. G. Acres & Co~ te construct an addition to the rear of their office building at 213~ Culp Street, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~a~Donald and Logan that the report be received and adopted and the permit he granted. The Cit~ Manager, s Report on the application of St. Stephen' s Church to construct an addition to the basement of the existing Church at the corner of Fe~wth Avenue and McRae Street, was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~acDonsld and McKinley that the report he received and adopted and the pareair be granted. The City Treasurer, s statement on the comparison of tax collections for the first five months of 19~2was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the l~tie~ of Ald. McFdnley and Donald that the repor~ be received, laid on the table and given the unualpubliciSy. . ,GU The Gosmtttee adjourned on the motion or Aid, Donald ~nd ~cKinZey, AND ADOFx'~u, lOth June, COUNCIL Cmmcil Chamber, 2nd June, 19~2. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Cnw.4ttee. All members of the Council ware present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed;- No__AA~ - To provide monies for general purposee. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Logan and MacDonald. that Aid. Jolley be given the privilege of introducin~ the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimous~V. .It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and KcKinley that Rule 36' (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be ,temporaril~ suspended and the by-law be given the seeoral reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald.. HacDonald and Mowers - Carried Unanimously. sumoaY OF APEXCXTI~5 FOR PO~ITI~ OF ASSIST_ANT .CI.Tr .EN~n~aa The summary of applications for the position of Assistant City Engineer was ordered referred to Ccaferenee for consideration, on the mc~ion of AId. )~wers and Doneld, . The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Donald and HcKinley. AND ADOrA'~n, lO~h June, 19~2. C~FE~NCE Council Chamber, 2rid June, 1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings en Monday, 2nd June, 19~2 for the purpose of considering various matters. ' After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned ea the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. ~EAD AND ADOrr~u, lOth June~ 19~2. Council Ch~er~ lO~h June, 1952. Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, lOth June, 1952, for the purpose of co~_sidering general business and finance. ALl members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and reed the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. ~ac- D~nald ami ~cYdnley. .......... · .......... DEP~EATION A delegation was present in the audience in counectiou with the petitiou requesting construction of a sidewalk adjacent to the curb on Valley- wa~ in front of their properties, with no boulevard. Mr. George Burley was permitted to address Council on the motion of Aid. In~lis nnd Logan. He stated that the proper~y owners on the south side of Valle~ray, between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue are concerned about the construction of a sidewalk too close to the front of their haines and was of the opinion that no good purpose would ha served by such construction. FAr. Oscar Kreitner was also heard and in referring to the uniformity as far as the rest of Valleyway was concerned, mentioned other streets ~here uniformity of construction is not in evidence. The members of Council decided to meet at 7 p.nt~ on Valleyway before the meeting on Henday, June 16th to inspect the location and the delegation left the meeting. A short time later, the delegation returned to the meeting with the decision that a compromise would ha acceptable by the petitioners that the boulevard be natrowed to possibly eighteen inches. Ald. Donald moved, seconded by Ald. Howere that an eighteen inch boulevard ha placed in front of the said properties on Val,eyway. However, the motion was not voted on, as the City ~anager was of the opinion that this was no~ wide enought, that the boulevard should be at least two feet. The motion was then withdrawn and the Council' s decision to inspect the location halors nex~ Henday' s Council meeting was allowed to stand. SEE Potit. i_~on Nq.~l.6. CO~NICATIONS '~ · Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 160 - Hartin, Calvert and MAtthews - requesting permission for further encroachment ~x City property at 611 Welland Avenue. O~DEI~ on the motion of Ald. 14a~ers and MAcDonald that the c~,=m,~i~ation'be received and filed and the encroachment be not granted. S~. Report No,122. The following Ccmamicattons were prssentedx. · No. 161 - Hrs. A. B. Haulschild - re smoke nuisance created by the Niagara Laundry.- Ordered on the. motion. of Ald. Don~14 .and Jolley that ..the C.cmm~ni- cation ha received and referred to the Cit7 Manager to take up with the proper authorities the possibility of improvem~n.t and aba.tement of this smoke nuisance. ~ors that the cammunication be received and filed. No, 163 - NiaJ, a.,F,~al~,__s S_~.un~_~r Theatre _ requesting Permission to erect a street banner on Victoria Avenue, 0~E~D~ 'oK the motion of Ald, McKinley and ~cDonald that the c~-,.~mication he received and they be notified that permission is granted, and that arrangements will also have to be made with the Local Hydro Commission. No. 16~ - Fire Chief . Invitation to Civil Defence County Fire Co-ordination meeting to be held on Thursday, June 12th at 8 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Jolley that the invitation be received and accepted and as many members of Council as possible attend this meeting. No. 16M - R. P. Barrick _ invitation to attend laying of comer-stone of the new County Build~,8 on Tuesday, June 17th at 3.30 p.m. 0RDEF~D on the motion of Ald. HcK!"~ey and Mowers that the invitation be received and filed and as many members of, council as possible attend. No. 165 - Greater Niagara Baseball Association . application for annual grant and requesting Council to waive the percentage and light charges at 0akes Park for one senior game, the entire proceeds of which will go to promote minor baseball. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that the communication be received and fried and the grant be forwarded and their ~equest re percentage and light charges be granted. No. 166 - MArtin, Calvert and MAtthews - requesting conveyance of Part of Lot 2, Robinson Street, subsoil and subsurface fights, to H.E.P.C. of Ontario. ORDEKED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and MAcDonald that the communication be received and filed and the deed drawn. ' No. 167 - Laurence C. Crawford _ enclosing Financial Report for year ended 31st December, 1951 for the Corporation, Hydro Commission and PubLic Library Board. 0RDE~D on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the cczmunication be received and the reports placed in printed form. ~ISn~.T~EOUS At ~his point, the City Clerk advised Council that the Roy. George Vukelich of the Serbian Orthodox Church, 2 Northcote Street, Hamilton, had been in his office to-day requesting permission to use 0akes Park Football Field on Saturday, June 21st, 19~2 between the hours of 5 P.M. and 7 P.M. for an Exhibition Soccer Game between a Canadian Team from Toronto and an American Team from Chicago. He advised that there would be no admittance fee, but possib],v a silver collection would be take~ up. The City Clerk edvised that the use of the field hod been granted last year and also a couple of years previously. ORDERED on the motion ef AId. Donald and MacDonald that permission be granted, providing the local Soccer Team does not require the use of the field on that date. The following Reports were presented; ~o. ~? . City ~ana~er - reporting on impossibility of Council to permit Lifetime istributors to further oncroueh on Welland Avenue. O~D on the motion of AId. Mowers and NacDonald that the report be received and adopted. No. 123 - City FAn er - recommending conerote sidewalk on west side of Homewood Avenue between l~or~son Street and Huron Street. 0RDEFr~ on the motion of Aid. Logan and Mowers that the report be received and adopted. ' No. 12~ . Cit~ Manager . Report on refusal to recommend liconce to J. Juliani. 0F~ on the motion Of Aid. Donald and NacDonald that the report be received and filede. Aid. Yn~lis referred to a sign which has been erected in front of this building at~lel~ Victoria Avenue and desired to know how this erection could be carried out without the necessary permit and desired to know whether a permit had been grantsd for such erection and was of the opinion that ths -sign should be taken down, that no individual should be allowed to defy the by-laws of the City. The City Y~ager advised that as soon as the matter had come to his - attention, he instructed the Building Znspector to have the sign removed and later in a telephone conversation with Mr. Juliani, advised that the sign would have to be covered. The ~anager further advised that a summons has been issued and the matter w~]! come before the ~agistrate Friday morning. Aid. Logan desired to know whether the building at 1815 Victoria Avenue has been erected accord~,g to specifications. ~ayor Hawkins stated that a permit had been granted for an unlicensed hotel. The City Manager advised that the Provincial Government will license this building as an Inn, not as a hotel. Ald. Logan was of the opinion that the building is now erected, and if an~ action was to be taken, it should have been ~aken at the t_~m~ the building was under construction. Ald.by~.ali~ stated that the construction had taken lace, with know- ledge of the a in force in this City. A building pe~ could not be refused and that the man had been told at that time that the Council would not be able to grant such a licence for such a hotel. The man had been thorough/~ informed that he would have to apply to the Provincial Government. Ald. Mowers enquired as to whether the ram_- had been advised in writ~-8 to this effect and Aid. Logan suggested that the City Clerk refer to the m~utes of Council when this matter had been presented. At this point, the City Clerk quoted the ~ontents of the minutes with reference to this subject, during the meetings of August ilst and 28th, 19~0 and August 2Oth, 1951. No. 12~ - Medical Officer of Health - report on refusal to rec~mnend licence. No. 126 - Chief of Pclice - report on refusal to recvmmend licence. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that these reports be received and filed. No~ 127 - City Clerk - report on hearing of Ontario Municipal Board held on June 3rd. O~E~D c~ the motion of Ald. Jolley and Hovers that the report be received and filed. No. 128 - City Clerk - report an Conference held June 2nd. OP~ on the motion of Aid. MacDonald and Logan that the report be received and filed, No. 129 - Chief of Police - recom~ndations re alleviation of traffic condit- ions. OR~ an the motion of Ald. Logan and Movers that the report ha received end Items 1 and 2 be taken up with the Department of Highways when the C~,~Attee. appointed to meet ~.the Highways Htnister in connection with the proposed American Thin Way is in Toronto, knd the Chairman of the Traffic C. asmittee repo~ on items ~ to 6. In connection with ~he proposed meeting of the C~attee on the Thru Way with the M~-~s~er of Highways, the City ~a~ager advised that ~r. Dunbar has been act~-~ M~n~eter of Highways because of the illness of the Hnnourabls ~r. Doncctte ~ud ~herefore a meeting cannot be arrna~ed until Hr. Doucette ~eturns to his office, A meetidg v~ ther~fo;r~.be arrived possibly for N6. 1~0 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of lioences. O~ on the mo~ion of Ald, MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received .and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly, No. 131 - S. Sills - report on attendance at Spring Meeting of Empire Section of International Municipal Si6nal Association. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McK~-I ey and MacDonald be received and filed. PETITION The followi~ Petitio~n._wa~ No. 16 - J. M. BarcleF and 5 other property_ owners - requestin~ further consid- eration re construction of a sidewalk adjacent '~6"curb, with no boulevard. ORDEF~D on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Logan that the petition be received and laid on the table for one ~eek and the Council inspect this location. It was further ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald that the members of Council meet at ? p.m. on June 16th on Valleyway at SLxth Avenue to make an inspection. A previous motion made by Ald. Donald and Jolley that the request be acceded to and the sidewalk constructed along the curb, was withdrawn. Ald. Inglis referred to the absence of the Area Plan on this evening' s agenda, and was advised by the City Manager that the same had not been received from Mr. Layrig, -the Plapn~ng Consultant. Ald. Inglis was of the opinion that the present plan submitted to the City of Niagara Falls was not sufficient, as no provisions had been made in the plan relative to an access highway in conjunction with the proposed American Thru Way, relief for the congestion around th6 Whirlpool Rapids Brid~e, relocation of tracks at the Centre, beautification of City dumping area, etc. SEE RJsojutions 68~9_. RESOLUTIONS The following Reso!ution_s were. passed; No. 68 - INGT.T-~_ - MOWEP~ - RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls meet with the Councils of the Township of Stamford and the V~]]age of Chippaws to discuss town plannin~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. (Ald. Donald and Logan were opposed to this resolution). No. 69 - LOGAN - J0tv.~.y . RESOLVED that the By-law governing construction of buildings on Victoria Avenue be presented at the next mes~ing of Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. BY-LAWS The followin~ By-law was passed; No, ~1~ - To authorize the execution of a deed. It wax ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Ald. M~Kinlay be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimous3,V. It was ordered on the metion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. ~ Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried Unanimously, The fellcw~n~ S~,la_w was preee___nt_~ No~ ~8~0 - Te provide fcr herrowing ~0,000. for remodelling the heating and --------' ventilating plant at Kitchener Street l~blic School and to pro- vide for the issuance of debentures. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and HacDonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried UnanimousS,V- It was ordered on the motion of Ald. l(owers and l{cKinley that Rule (36) (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporaril~ suspended and the by- law be given the second reading. - Carried Unardmously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and NacDonald .that the by-law be referred to .the Ontario Hunicipal Board. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. l{owers and F~J{fnley. - READ AND ADOFEED, 16th June, 1952. F~ANC~ NEETING Council Chamber, lOty June, 1952. The Finance ~[eetinE was held on Tuesday, lOth June, 1952 for the pur- pOse of approving and also passinE the various accounts which had been properlY certified and placed before them.. All members of the Committee were present. Sundry Accounts in the atomrot or $~1,698.17 were approved by the Ce~,.~tee. -- The Accounts submitted hein~ passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-'~; rot presentation to the Council, on the motion or Aid. Done&d and MacDonald, The report of the City Manager on the application of Mr. F. C. Masters to erect a building at ~ Queen Street at an estimated cost of $3,000. was considered. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Hawkins and Ald. MaCDonald that the report be received and adopted and the permit be issued. The report of the City Manager on the application of Scobie's Transport for a building permit to erect a storage building on Lot 108, north side of Buttrey Street, at an estimated cost of $5,000. was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and adopted and the permit be issued. The report cf the City Manager with reference to the application of Louis Vescio for a building permit for interior alterations at 1715 Victoria Avenue was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and adopted and the permit be issued. Ald. H~wers suggested that the.appLicant be notified, in writing, regarding the provisions under which this permit is being granted. The Statement of Relief for the month of May, 1952 was presented for consideration. Ald. Inglis referred to the error in the total mount of the City' s Actual Share and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mayor Hat&ins that the Statement be received, filed and given the usual publicity after the figure referred to has been corrected. The City Clerk referred to a quotation which had been received from the Letter Supply Company regarding the printing of the Auditor' s Report. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mc~zers that before this work is awarded to the Letter Supply Company, the City Clerk be instructed to contact local printers to ascertain their prices and the City Clerk be given the power to act. Ald. Inglis referred to the fact that the Intermediate Ball Team relinquished a scheduled game at Cakes Park to the Senior Ball Team and had to use Poplar Park and referred to the bad condition of the grounds at Poplar Park. The City Manager advised that it was absolutely impossible to keep the grounds at Poplar Park in the same condition as those of Cakes Park as Onkes Park is ~nder-drained. The City Manager agreed to look into this matter. Aid. McKinley referred to the holes prevalent in the road at Van Alstyae Flace and the City Manager was requested to remed~ this condition. Aid. Mowers, Inglis and Logan referred to the prevalence of weeds in certain sections of the City and Ald. Nowere desired to know how many men were employed to look after this type of work and was advised by the Manager that five people are employed for this purpose. The .C~,m~ttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald. ~D AND ADOPf~, 16th June, 1952. :i C0U~CIL~EETING Council Chmm~er, lOth June, 1952. The Council m-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passinS the by-law ~nich covered the accounts approved by the Cc~nittee. All members of the Council were present. BY-LAW The foll_.o~ ~y-law was, p.as.s_e~; ~_ To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on'the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mowers that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimous]~. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that Rule 36 ~2) of the Standing Rules of Council be .temporarily suspended and the by-law be ~ead the second time. - Carried UnanimouslY. Third Reading -Ald. M~ers and Y~cDonald - Carried Unanimously. The City F~nager advised Council regarding the progress on-the work of constructing the auxilary water main and stated that the divers will he in on Wednesday midnight to remove the plates on the openings between the two reservoirs. The cast iron main on Drummond Road, 2~-inch main on Murray Street and the 30-inch main from Fable View to Chippaws have been filled with water. All connections have been completed. It is e~pected that water'~l be pumped into the mains an Wednesday. The water has been treated with a hea.vy dosage of chlorine an~ the heavi]~ treated water drained to the sewer at the corner of Murray Street and Drummond There is still some concrete to be poured around the last section of the steel pipe Just outside the wall of the .Filtration Plant but it is hoped that the l~,mp.e will he put into servi~e on Thursday. The man hole around the Venturi meter at Chippaws is ~et to be built and the backfilling on the clear water reservoir to be fistshed. The sleeve for No, 2 pump and the new impellet for No. 1 pump have been received and arrangements have been made with the Service Department of Babcock, Wilcox, ~,oldie and ~cC,,~lough to have the men make the change on pump on Saturday and on No. 1 pump on either Sunday or Monday, It is hoped to have this pump back in service l. lomiay night.' The anthrafilt for the four filters has been received and it will be possible only to take one filter out of seiwice at a time. The four filters are not delivering full capacity due to the corrosiln in the tubas. The City Manager advised that the work on the pumps and the filters will be maintenance work not chargeable to the Capital Account, *he Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan. AND ADOPTED, 16th June, 1952. Clerk Council Chamber, lOth June, 19~2. The Conference C~,~ttee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings on Tuesday, lOth June, 1952 for the purpose of considering various matters. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned Of the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. ~EAD AND ADOPTED, 16th June, 1~2. ! I I I~S~ Ald. Donald referred to ~he fact tha~ two or three residents at the west end of the City had advised him concernfn~ damage to plaster in their homes caused by the Hydro construction now in progress at Shaft Number Three at the corner of Morrie ro Ald ~Yis expressed the opinion th being recognized by th Hyd . · . claims were being dealt with as received. Ald. Logan referred to the possibility of purchasing an area at the South End of the City for parking purposes. Ald. Logan suggested the placing of a sign at the comer of Queen Street and St. Clair Avenue directing motorists to the parking lot at the corner of St. Clair Avenue and Park Street. Ald. Logan referred to a call he had from a resident of Bender Hill complainin~ about the long periods of time motorists are parking their cars in front of tourist homes in that vicinity. The Mayor advised that he would take this matter up with the Chief of police. Ald. Inglis referred to the dust nuisance on the parking lot at the comer of St. Clair Avenue and Park Street. The City Manager advised that calcium chloride has been applied and 'it is his intention to oil this lot. Ald. ~nglis asked the City Hansget of actoi~e marl~tngs on buildin~s ami referred specificallY t n br ht to the Avenue. The City Manager advised that the matter has bee oug ' attention of the Police Department, but it is very hard to control. Ald. Inglis was of the opinion that warnings and enforcement of the by-law should be all that is necessary to remedy this condition. His Worship the Mayor advised that he, along with the City Fznager will take this problem up with the Chief of Police. Ald. Donald presented a ropert on his attendance at the Ontario T~affic Conference held in Chatham on June llth, 12th, 13th. He referred to H. R. Burton, Traffic Engineer of Toronto and Hr. J. D. ~l~ar, Deputy Minister of Highways of Ontario, ~ho spoke during the Convention. Ald. Donald advised that Engineering, Education of the public and Enforc_~mant of traffic laws were the prime factors in solving traffic problems, and referred to the fact that the busiest highways in Ontario do not have ' stop' signs and that ~ out of 7 accidents are caused through the use of ,stop' ~XSCELLANEC~S Ald. l(cKinley referred tc the very ha~ardons condition existing at Victoria Avenue and Queen Street and the fact that ~ out of ~ motorists drive directlY through without observing the Stop sign. This condition, if allowed to continue, might prove fatal to an~ child crossing the street. Ald. l~c- Kinlay asked about the use of an overhead red light there to warn motorists. His Worship the Ha~or advised that the Board of Education and the there durin~ school hours. The C~uncil adjourned on the motion cg Ald. ~owers ,amt Logan. ~F~AD AND ADOPTED, 23rd June, 1952. Council Chamber, 16th June, 1922. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 16th June, 1952 for the purpose of appruving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee w~re present. SundryAccounts in the amount of $190,140.~Swere approvedbythe Com- mittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealtwith, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of HisWorehiPthe~ayorandAld.,MacDonald. The Report of the City Hanager on the application of J. Mackiewich for a b-~ldingpermit to arectanaddition to the Rapids Hotel at 67River Road was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and How era that the report be received and adopted and the permit granted. Mr. Thomas R. BeGors, of St. Catharines, Solicitor for~. Jules J,,l~ani, applicant for a Tourist Hotel License at 181~ Victoria Avenue, was permitted to speak to the Committee on the motion of Ald. McKinley andMowers. He erpressed his appreciation for the privilege of addressing the Co~aittee and proceeded to point out the fact that, in his opinion, a moral obligation rested on the Council to permit Mr. Juliani to carry on his business sines apparentlY the build~n~ pc.re_it for the structure had been granted with knowledge as to its proposed use. He r~ferred to the heavy investment of his client and requested .Council to recognize the moral obligation. He referred to the Clerk acting in a dual capacity as Clerk of the M~nicipality and License Issuer under The Tourist Establisbm~_nt Act and that he had refused a license. Discussion ensued during which reference was made to the erection of a sign without a persit, on the premises, and the fact that this phase is presentlY in the Cou~ts and it was also pointed out by the City Solicitor that although the structure may net be licensable by the Council as a hotel, it would appear to be licensable under the City~s Lodging House By-law.. F~llewing further discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglis and MacDonald that this matter be laid ~wer and no further discussion held until after June 2Oth ~hen the Court will deal ~ith the matter of the sign. (Ald. Mowers and Logan - contrarY.) READ AND ADOPTED, 23rd June, 1952. COUNCIL ~EETING Council Chamber, 16th June, 1952. The Council re.assembled at the close of the regular council and fin- ance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. The following By-law was passetit ~. To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and N~cDon-ald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried UnanimouslY.. '- It was ordered on the motion of Ald. NcEinley and Mowers that Rule (36) (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried UnanimouslY. * Third ~eading -Ald. MacDonald and Nowera - Carried UnanimouslY- With reference to arrangements for the proposed meeting of the Councils of Niagara Falls, Stamford and Chippawa to discuss town planning, the City Clerk stated that he had been advised by the Township Clerk that the Township Council would be prepared to meet at 8 P.~- ThursdaY night, in the He £ur~her advised that he had bee~ in touch with 8tanfford Township Hall. Frida evening. However, it was agreed that The following ~esolution was ~asse~; - ' ' June 30~h, the regular d · Carried Unanimo~.sl~A Corporation be heroic ~f~ , ' - ~ - The City Clerk brought to the attention of Council a letter received from R. L. Linnenbank, Manager of the Niagara Falls Kerrio Baseball Team in which he reported on the finances in connection with the E~hibition Game with the Kansas City Monarchs .held on June 14th. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. M~fers and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, 23rd June, 1952. Clerk ~/~yor. Council Chamber, 2~1 June, 19~2- pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at ?.30 p.m. on !{onday, 23rd. June, 1952 £or the purpose of considerin; general business and finance. ~ members o~ the Council were present. The Councile havin~ received and read the nLtn~te8 of the previous meetL~,-adopted these on the motion o~ AId. l~ac- Donald and ~owers. Welcome His Worship, l(syor Hawk~n8 welcomed l{r. W]_ll_iam Prior to the meeting. 4r. Prior w~s eubstitutir~ £or l~Lss Winnffred Stokes, reporter for the Niagara Falls Evenin~ Review. DEFJT~IO~ james H Cowan, and ~r W411 ~am Robinson, and on behalf of the Cenotaph Corn- . ' ' Ald. Jolley advised that to _ (2) To add to the front panel of the - Aid. Logan arrived at the meetir~ . No. 172 - N~Kara Falls Fire Fh~S~~ . requeetin~ peruLtssion to use Poplar Park. Hay 25-30~ 1953 inclus'ive. ORE~fu~u on the motion o£ Ald. HacDonald and HcKinley that the c~;~;;.~ication be received and that this Council recommend to the 19~3 Council that per~ission be granted. 'No. 173 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Cce~erce. Traffic and S_~fe~C. ommtttee - three recom~en~tions w~th re~e'r~nce to traffic motion of Aid. In~l~s and HacDonald that these recc~endations be turned over to the Traffic Co--!tree Chairman and ~iven careful stud~ and possib].v by this ~hole Council. oxLtted ~hen the mo.,m,~.-~,~,nt was erec~le ~nscribed and add the d~tes '1939 - 19~l ~usaediate b ) ~ brass 2 Jo ~ted ~rk ~t~d ~ ~ ~] ofsp~om ~d s~ps is ~cl~ed, ~ d ~t t~t the ~t~ ~ ~ the wo~ as p~sed so~ ~ducti n c ~ estate for the P -. q ~ster ~ ~ ~ce t~ mo~ng ~t the Hon~able ~. Doucette fo~ le for ~t~ on i~a~ ~sce~ ~ ~t ~ ~s o~ice at ~at t~. He f~her ~sed that ~ce conce~ the ~ soBd b~e P~ , acc~ ~0 ~s ~th ~table ~- ~/~hes ~ he~t, ~th co~e~, f~sh~ :~ a~nt ~ the ~m Way C~!ttee ~ the ~ster ~ be fo~hc~ ~ ~ches by ~ ~ F~t~es eider ~ ~e~gr~ or letter ~ the ~ day or ~ ~t~ ~. ~ ~e~d to the notice ~ the ne~r conce~ the 2h~ b~d o~ the p~2~ wo~ ~2 ~ ~t g~ ~ ~ the f!~a ~fo~2 ~ the !~2t~ ~ion C2ttee of the ~ater ~er o~ C~s ~o sh~d be c~ed Io~ ~e~r g~ ~. Referen~ His ~P ~~ the Ce~ta~ ~t~ upon their ~rk, ~ No, 135 - Cit~ ~er - app~tion ~or 1~ h~se ~nce at 181~ Victors ~TI0~. ~me ~ J~es J~. ~ ~ the ~tion ~ Aid. I~s ~ ~d ' , t~t the ~ ~ ~cet~d n~ ~o~ed, (~d, ~Z~ ~ra~), No. l?~ - Boa:d of Police Commissionere _ re 8u~gestion of Hotelmen's Association for cards for ~uests o~ t~e hot~el] t"~'~ark for lo~er ~s th~ pe~tted by p~se~ ~-~w. O~D on the ~tion of Aid. ~ ~ Hwers that the c~- cation be received a~ rere~ed to the City ~er ~0: a ~po~. No. 175 - areat~_~ ~ Estate B~ke~ - ~quest~ 15 copies o~ A~a P~n a~ by-h~ ~ ~est~ a ~ o[t~ months to 8tu~ the s~e. It ~ ~ved by ~. I~s, seceded by ~d. ~o~d that the co~cation be ~cei~d ~ their ~c~ations adored ~ they be ~d t~ ~nths a~ ~o be p~ ~th the ~ces~ pl~ a~ cop~es o~ the by-laws at their e~e. ~ ~ 2e by Aid. Do~ld ~ ~o~rs that they be supp~ed ~th raps ~ by-~ws at their ~ e~nse ~ a~ed one ~nth f~m the date ~ the ~cetpt ~ the ea~ p~ to st~ the s~ ~ ~b~t ~co~atio~ to C~c~, ~s ~s~ ~rri~. (~ter ~d. I~lis ~ ~o~d ~th~w ~e~ ~tion as ~e' ~nt ~s satl~acto~ to them. ) No. 178 - ~ Betty J. Scbm!d~ - res~tion ~m City H~ 3t~r, e~fective ~st l~th, 1~2. 0~ o~ the ~tion of ~d. ~wers ~d Doid ~at the c~tion ~ received ~ r~, the ~s~tion be acceded ~th ~t ~ the ~o~ ~shes o~ the City C~c~ co~e~d to her ~o~ ~th the~ app~ciation for her co-~ration ~d co~ideration ~ ~tti~ her ~s~tion ~ ~v~ce, ~ o~er to ~a~tate a ~p~c~nt ~ the ~sition, ~ the City ~er be ~ud to ~ise for su~ ~plac~nt, The to].l.md.~K Cmeazd.~f, ions ~ez, e presm~ad; No. 171 - ~ Teleph0M'~ ' ~es~ ~ssion to ~ce one ~or ~ No, ~ . City C~ . ~ J~ mete. ~ C~s o~ 5t~o~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~le on H~ A~me, N~s F~s ~e, ~ on t~ ~ ~ J~ l~h to ~s~s s p~ed X~a ~. O~ on the ~tion of Aid, ~ion ~ ~, ~ ~ ~ ~ the o~ca~ion be ~oei~ed ~ ~e~ ~ ~ t~t the rep~t ~ ~oei~d ~ ~o~ed, No, 137 - Oi~__L~_~_-r~- ' re~omnemiing issuance of licences, ORDERED on the motion of Ai~. MaoD~ma3/ami Jolley. that the re~or~ be received and adop~e~ ami lioenees issued aecoz~'L~. ' No. 138 - Cit_LNan~ ' repox~ on petition of R. Sharp and 16 others. oa~ on the motion Of Ald. jolley and liacDonald that the report be received ar~ adopted and the work proceeded with 8e soon as poseibleo .... SEE Petitio. n No.Z7. of Highways, and as the City Clerk had previously advised, this meeting my be held within this week. He stated that the Committee can do nothing further until it is ascertained ~hether the property suggested can be obtained. The followin~ By-law was passed; PETI~O~ Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 17 - Roy Sharp and 16 othe.rs~ - requesting beantification of Lots 50 and 51, WeBand Securiti'es Subdi~ision. ORD~ on the motion of Aid. Jolley and Mac- Donald that the petition be received An~ filed and the work proceeded with as soon as possible. The following Petition was presente_dJ 1 others - requesting protection at crossing petitions His Worship Nayor ~oure at the present time Mr. Andrew Sheedys this location during school Chairman o~ the Separate School Boards Iglo was presents advised that this petit e woe res.nted at 6oneider ways ~ means of providing Pen the motion of lld Jolley and Nac- of the action which is to be taken in this re~ard. No. ~82~ - To provide for permission to The BeLl Telephone Co. of Canada to ' place one anchor and buried cable on Homewood Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Logan that Ald. HcKtnley be given the privilege of introduc~,8 the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Staxxiing Rttles of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. NacDonald and Mowers - Carried Unanimously. The follo~-~ By-law was presented~ No, ~82~ - To provide for the alteration, maintenRnce, operating and management of the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Howere that Aid. Donald be given the privilege of intrcduc~-8 the by-law and the by-law be road the first time. - Carried Una,4m~uslyo It was ordered on the metion of Ald. Logan and Donald that the I~OLUTION~_ Council adjourn to the Cc8~ittee of the ~hole to discuss this by-law. Carried The following Resolutions were passed; i ,--- .. ' ~' . . . ~ESOLVED 'that the report presented by Ald. JolleYk ,,..ded with "P Ted qu: ed to .nd the ,re- th.t ,Z d. th.-'.-' of th' o.r, ion h. h__to the Cenot ph,, Carried Unsntm~oms~!/_..t~ a ~ , B~SOLI~D that the appreciation of the City Council No. 72 - ~___._~.~.'.~D0.--NA~-~trial Promotion C_o~ttee of the Greater ~iagara !~ ' " ~"' ...-......' be conveyed to the Indu their of£or~e in i~ca~ing another new indus. tr~ for ~i ~or. th. Co ,tion .ha h. rsto.. Carried UnanimouslY ~:i" 'No~ TJ - DONALD - NOMEBS - ~ESOLVED that Ald. G. a. lnglis be appointed Enacting Nayor during the absence of His Worships ~a~or E. M. Hawkins from the City~ June 26th to Jul~ 6th i~clueive; and the Seal of the Corporation jZ CO~i-A',:,; OF THE WHOLE' be heroto affixed. .... Ca~-~:ed Unanimous~ ~ .. NlSC~ ~ Council Chaaber, 23rd June, 19~2. A~. ~o~an deoired to ~ ~.~be, ~ p~"°° bed bee~ ~e by t~ on C~ttoe in their rep~x~ and lid. ~ers stated that the rspo, The CeiLtree of the Whole Council ase~bled on M~ndsy, 23rd, June,' Polloa 2tati ndix~ the appointssn~ bsin~ made to me% w~%h the Nfittstsrrt ~. for ~he p~pose of discuss~ .~heBy?law Nusber ~25, to provide for the altera~ion, was bein~ held up pe ' ', saintshence, operating and management of the Niagara Fa~s Memorial Arena. All members ware present. Ald. Logan queried as to the mason for the preparation of +_-_~is by-law at this time. The City Kanager advised that the City is trying to m~ke arrangmente with the Canadian Shredded Mhsat Company, located opposite the new ~emorial Arena, to heat the Arena and the Solicitors for the Cca~an~ desire that the Corporation should have the authority of the Department of Fau~icipal Affairs to enter into such a contract. He further advised that the contract would have to he submAtted to Council _Ape be oonfirmed by by-law. Following further discussion it was pointed cut that the by-law would serve the purpose, if approved by the DePar~:~ut of Municipal Affairs, of giving the Council adequate authority for all phases of operating and managing the institution. It was moved by Ald. Inglis that the by-law be laid on the table for one week. (There was no seconder to this motion). ' On the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald, the Camnittee of the Mhole arose and, reported to Council. READ AND ADOPTED, 30th June, 1952- Cler~ BY-LAW Laid over from the Previous Counctl~.eting; No. ~825 - To provide for the alteration, maintenance, operating and management of the Niagara Falls Hemorial Arena. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the by-law be given the second read~,S.. Carried .(Ald. Inglis contrary). Third Reading .Ald. MacDonald and Donald _ Carried. (Ald. Inglis contrary). The Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Logan. AND ADOPTED, 3Oth June, 1952. ~yor FINANCE Council Chamber, 23rd june, 1952. The City Council re.asseabled at the close of the nesting of the Ccsmittos of the Whole on Monday, 23rd June, 1952 for the purpose of approving the action of the Camittee, All tombere were present. I~F~OLUTIOII - - "': Council Chamber, 23rd June, 1952, The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 23rd June, 1952 for the purpose of approving a_na_ also passing the VaTiOUS accounts mhich had been properl,v certi- fied and placed before them, All me,here of the Cnmm!ttee were present. Sundx7 Accounts in the amount of S106,~7F,6~ were approved by the Ccm- nitteeo ....... The Accounts submitted, being passed.or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald, McK4.1ey and Nayor ReekIns, The 5"""nz7 of the rsces~ndattone of the F~uipment Connittee re ~chase of trucks wee presented for consideration. ORDERSD on the motion of · !iokrerl am~ HoE.tuley that the report, he received and. adopted, The foliowine Resolution was passed; The following equipment w~l~ therefore be purchased, · . DONALD = Mo~DOlt%LD - RE2OLVSD that the report of She Casmit~ee of the Chassis and Cab for Fire Department to be purchased from C, F, Bcuok and Son at Ho,7~ be .adopted! and the .Seal ~g._t. be Carporation be herato affixed, the tender price of $5,380,98, Whole " ' CaJ.~ ~- One TOn Dellvex7 Truck, to replace Truck No, 16 in the Eleetri~al Dept, to be lmrChased .from C, F, . BOUck and Son, at the tender price of $2,000,10, 482 One/half Ton Pick-up Truck, Water Department, to be purchased from R. C. Bradley, at the tender price of Sl,675.00 One-half Ton Delivery Truck, replacing Truck No. 29, in the Engineering Dept. to be purchased from l~acklem Hotors at the tender price of $1,200.05 Four-ton Truck Chassis and Cab for Truck No. 17, in the Water Departzaent, to be purchased from Victoria Hotors at the tender price of Three-ton Truck Chassis and Cab to be installed on Truck No. 8, Parks Dept. to be purchased from VictOria Hotors at the tender price of $2,.660.00 Two-Three-ton Truck Chassis and Cab to be ~natalled on Truck No. 19, Parks COUNCIL I~TING Council Chamber, 23rd June, 1952. The C~uncil re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the Purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Cc~n~ttee, All members of the C~incil were present. BY-LAW Department, to be p~rchased from James Russell Sales and Service, at the j The _f~oll~fAn~ By-law ~was~sed; tender price of $2,~38.50 ....... Two-three ton Truck Chassis and Cab to be in~.alled on Truck No.28, Garbage No. ~82_~ - To provide monies for general parposes. Department, to be purchased from ,T._,~ Russell ~ales and Service at the tender It was ordered on the motion of Ald. HcKinley and MacDonald that Ald. price of S2,0~0.6~. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. Two and a half ton Truck Chassis a~ Cab to be installed on Truck No. 11, Garbage Department, to be purchased from Stewar~ Bird Motors at the tender price of S2,350.00 One-ton Pick-up truck, replacing Truck No. 31, Sewer Depar+--~ut, to be purchased from Stewart Bird Motors, at the tender price of $1,~5-CO. The rspor~ of the City l~nager in connection with the application of F~er Delduca to erect an addition to sheet metal and welding shop at Stanley Avenue, was prssen~ed for consideration. 'O~DE~ED on the motion of Ald. HasDonald and Donald that the report be received and adopted and the permit issued. · - The..offer 8f Gerald Burke to purchase Lot 82, Plan 6, Dyson Avenue for..ths 'S~i 'of ~2~0. was presented for consideration- It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Logan that the sm~A be referred to the Property C~mm~ttse for areport. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Stan~n~ Rules of Council be temporaril~ suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.. Carried Uns-~mously. Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and l~cK~n~ ~y _ Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of AId. HcKinley and Inglis. · ~ AND ADOPTED, 3Oth June, 1952. On the motion of Ald. HcKialey and Do~a~ 4, the Committee arose and reported to Council. AND ADOFI~D, 30~h June, 1~2. ]'~.,VOre Clerk Council Chinbet, ~Oth Jane, 1952. K~jLAR MEETING Pursuant to adieufresnO, the Counoil met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 30th June, 1952, for the purpose of eonsideri~ general business and finance. l~l members of the Council were present, with the exception of His Worship, Mayor Hawkins and AI~. Logan. Enactin~ Ma~or In~lis presided. ~he Council~ havin~ received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the metion of Ald. MacDonald and MCKinleY· COMmmZCA. TZ.O S The foBowing Ccemunicatto_ns were ~rsse_nt.~jt No, 17V - Ontario Municipal Association - advising August lat. as last day for considered'at Convention. ORDE~D on the metion that date. trel. OaVEB~D 6n the motion of Ald. Donald ~nd McKinley that the communication be received .,a laid over for consideration by a full Cauncil. , ~1~. Jolley a~i~i at the meeti~ - · · Industrial C~"m~ttee ' requesting exemption from No 179 - Chamber of__Ccsmsrc · t ' official'meetings in Cc~nerce building, Do d thet No. 1~0 - C~an Bench ~ve~s~ Co. L~, - ~est~ f~her ~nsideration sr for o~ INVITATION TO C~r~U~, PICNIC / JULY 2aST_. At this point, the City Clerk advised Council that the Mayor had been s Houck extending an invitation to be guests of the Press and Radio~adonsld and Jolley that the invi~a~ion be rP:aeived end metion of Ald. cD ~_ ,~---;' accepted- The foll-m4n~ Remmts ,wore_ ,xn'esented[ Cit 'Clerk - advising of approval by the Dop&x. tmsnt ef Manicipal No. 139 - Y -' ,,a 25 OB~BE on the ao~ion of Aid. Donald and No, 1~0 - Cit_~C~lerk . recommending issuance of licences, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, MacDonald and Howers that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly, No. '1#:'1 . Cit_i~_~e~rk . re application for Hawker and Pedlar Licence, not approved by Chief of Polic~j' ORDERED on the motion of 'Aid. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and no lie,rice be granted. No, "1/::} . City Treasurer . re attendance at Conference of Municipal Clerks' and Financt'~c~'~Association, OPaERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Howers that the report be received and filed, PETITION The fP, llowing_Pet. ition _was pre_s_e_nt~ No. 19 - Michael Protz a~ . re dust nuisance on First Avenue north of Bridge 5t~ee~E~D='~n the motion of Aid. Jolley and Movers that the petition be received and the petitioners advised of the action contemplated by the City Manager in this regard. Ald. McKinley referred to the condition of Willmort Street above Sixth Avenue and requested the City Manager to give consideration to this location as well. BY-lAW The following By-.law was passed| No. ~827 - To authorize the execution of an Agreemert~ between the Corporation ' of the City of Niagara Faq 1 s and the Corporation of the County of We~qand, in connection with the Administration of Justice and other mtter8. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Aid. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of All. M~wers and MacDonald that Bule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be tmn.~raril7 suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Reading - Aid. MacDonald and Donald - Carried. ~F~OLUTION The f_o. llowin~ Re soluti. On was ~assed; No. ?~ . DONALD . MCKINLEY . RESOLVED that a message of sympathy be extended on behalf of His W~rship, Hayor E. M. Hawkins and Members of the City Council, to Mrs. A.D.Frank upon the death of her husband, the late albert D. Frank, Streets Superintendent and former Alderman of the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be her.to affixed. Carried. Enacting Mayor Inglis advised Council that he had expressed the regrets of Ceuncil to Mr. Ed. Frank that part of Council ~Hq3 be in Toronto on the da~ of the funeral of Ex. Alderman Frank, meeting with the Minister of His Worship, Na~or Hawkins, attending the Mayors~ Convention in CLlgaxy, will also be out of~ town on that date. However, the Enacting Ma~or pointed ~ut that if it is at all possible to change. the date of the appointment, 'Council will be notified. 485 The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. KacDonald and McEinley. AND ADOn'~u, 7th July, 1952. Council Chamber, 3Oth June, 1952. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 30th June, 1952 for the pur- pose of approving and also passing the various acc~xnts which had been properly Certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of His Worship, ~ayor Hawkins ami Ald. Logan. SundxyAccounts in the amount of S7,919.28 were approvedbytho Cnw-Httee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt wi~h, were ordered placed in ~he money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Aid. HcKinley and ~ac~onal~. The offer of G. Burke to pArehue Lot 82, Plan 6, Dyson Ave~e for the sum of S2A0o laid over from the previous meetlag, was again presented for consideration along with the report of the Property C~i~ittee. Upon the rec~.~ndation of the Property Committee and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Kc~inley, it was ordered that the offer be accepted subject to the con- dition that a d~elling of at least $6,000. value is erected upon the premises within a period of s~x months. Ald. Kowere suggested that the applicant should be notified that the property will rewer~ to the City after the six monthse period, if the p~Isions for the sale of this property are not carried out. The report of the Property C~.~Zttee on the above matter ~as ordered received and filed an the motion of Aid. FAcDomLld and HcKinleF. The offer of HcBurney, ~cBurney and Durdan on behalf of their client, James Sacco, tc purchase Lot ~, Plan 2, Emery StX~et, for the ma of was presented for consideration, along with the report of the Property Gem- mitts®. Upon the reccamendation of the Propor~y Committee a~d on the motion of Ala, MeeDonald am~ Hewera, it was ordered that -the egret be accepted with the u~derat~x2ing that the dwelling known as 12Al Ferr~ Straet ha moved to this location and erasted thereon in a =t~ner satisfactory to the Cit~ ~ana~er and that before the sewing takes place, a permit be ~btalaed. · The Report of the Propex~y Casaittee on the above matter was o~dered received ami filed on the motion of Aid. ~aeDonald and repor~ be received and adopted and the refund granted. The offer of Philip Sinsdines for the concession rights at the Y~nicipal Swimm~"S Pool for the season of 19~2, was Presented for consideration. ORDERE. D on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mo~ers that the offer be received and laid over for one week and the City Kanager present a report as to the Possibility of a parking lot at the Swimming Pool and also on the matter of suPervision. The Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. ~cKinley and MacDon~!d. ~n aPPlication was received from the Sacred Hear~ of Nary for a building permit to erect a church on Part of Range 2~ and Range 22, on the east side of l~ain Street between Robinson Street and Hurray Street a~ an estimated cost of $50,000. along with the City Manager, s Reports ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and HcKinley that the repoz~ he received and adopted and a Permit granted. The City Manager Presented a report on the request of John I. Farr, for a refund of the amount of $5~.10 paid for permits in comicorion with the erection of a new house on Lo~ 30, Ontario Avenue, and which he is now unable to proceed with. ORDk'RED on the motion of Ald. Donald and ~acDonald that the ~EAD AND ADOPTED, 7th au~v, 1952. Council Chamber, 30$h June, The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance acetinge for the Purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approwed by the C~nittee. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of His ~orship, Hayo~ NaNline and AId. Logan. EnaCtin~ Hayor l~gli8 presided. BY -LAW .The tollete,.xm ~Y-law was Passed| ~°'9a"/'/'/'/'/'/~ PutPoles, .................. - To provide monies for genera.]. Aid. It was ordered on the motion ~f Aid. McKinley and HaeDonsld that ~ead tJ°lleF be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the - he first time.. Carried. by law be It was ordered on the m~tion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing B~les of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. l~cK!nley and MacDonald - Carried. Ald. Donald desired to know what action has been taken ~ith reference to cutting weeds in the Morse-~lisener Subdivision. The City Nanager advised that this work ~ be taken care of as soon as men are available. l~r. Thos. BoGota, Solicitor for FAr. Jules Juliani was again present at the meeting and on the motion of Aid. M~wers and Donal~ was permitted to speak to Council. He desired to know whether Counc~1~ s decision remained the same in connection with the application of his client for a Lodging House Licence to operate t~e building at 1815 Victoria Avenue. The Enacting Mayor, Ald. Inglis advised that it would still be in conflict with the by-law unless the by-law was amended and therefore C~uncil could Sot give him a lieonce and that if C~Ancil was prepared-to amend the by.laws that was another matter. ~r. BeGora then stated that he was asking for a licenee under By-law Number 20~9 to operate a Lodging House and was advised this still conflicted with amendir~ by-laws. " Ald. Mowers was of the opinion that the totter should be discusseS by a f,,q't Council. The Enacting Mayor stated that there was no personal prejudice against ~ro Juliani, but pointed cut the possible effect if pressure were brought to bear on the Council for the issuance of this licenee and that it w~Ald place C~uncil in a very difficult position. The moral obligation seems to rest on the o~her side rather than on the C~uncil. -. Council at the time when the application r permit was granted and st that time the impression was that if an~ permits were iscueds they would have to be issued frc~ Toronto° Foliowing further discuselan, Ald. Inglis stated that the decision of Council had been made and that if ~r. Be~ora so wished, he had access to the Courts. , The Council adjourned on the motion nf AId. Donald and .~acDonald. BFA~ AND ADOFTSl), ?th July, 1952. TWENTY-SEVENTH MEETING Council Chamber, 7th July, 1952. REGULARMEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 7th July, 1952, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of'the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meetin~i No. 178 - Select Committee of Legislature. Investigating Leaseholds and Rentals - ORDERED on the motionof Ald. Donald and'MacDonald that the comm~m~cation'[~e' tabled for consideration by a full Council and disposed of at this meeting. It was further ordered on the motion of Aid.Donald and Logan that the connm~nication be received and filed. No. 181 -Dept. of Planning and Development - Memorandum re Federal-Provincial Housing projects. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that the memorandumbe received and filed. SEE~ReportNo. 143. The following C~cationswere presented; No. 182 - CentralMortgage an~ Housing Corporation - re proposed adjustment of rent to amount equal to regular ta~es in Projects 6 and 7. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Logan that the comnu,~ca~ion be received and filed and the nec- essary arrangements made to amend the Agreements for Projects 6 and 7. SEE Resolution No. 76 ]~PORTS The foliowing Reports were presented; No. 1~3 - City Manager and City Clerk - re comnn, nication from Department of Planning and Development re Federal.provincia1 Housing Projects. ORDEF~D on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that the report be received and filed. No. 1/:#: . City ~anager - report on interview on behalf of Thru-Way Committee with Kinlater of Highways, Jul~v 2nd. ORDERED On the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. No. 1~5 - City Manaaer - re impracticability of use of courtesy cards for hotel guests. OP~EEED on the motion of Ald. Mckinley and Mowers that the report be received and adopted. Carried. AId. Logan - Contrary. Aid. Donald did not ruts. No. 1~6 - City Manaaer - recommending construction of stormwater sewer, Marray St. 0RDE~ on the m~tion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers that the report be received and · adopted. (AId. Donald - contrary). No. 1~7 - City Clerk - reccamending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the notion of AId. MacDonald and Mc~ers that the report be received and adopted.and licenses issueS accordingly. i! The City Clerk advised Council that he had been contacted by the Clerk Treasurer of Welland County, regardir~ a meeting to be held in the County Bldgs, at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8th, with reference to the disposition of the We]land County Industrial Booklet and that a~one who could attend, would be welcome. Re further advised that he had been asked to invite representatives of the Chamber of Commerce. Ald. Donald referred to the fact that he had been asked by a number of citizens residing in the west end of the City to ascertain what can be done concerning the noise resulting from the H.E.P.C. project now underway. He also referred to the noise while attending a funeral and was of the opinion that some action should be taken to remedy this condition. -Ald. lnglis arrived at the meeting - ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the City Manager be instructed to contact the proper authorities of the R.E.P.C. of Ontario and obtain some statement from them with reference to the measures which are being taken to el4m4nate the noise caused through the construction now under way in Shaft No. 3 and also advise them of Council' s wishes with regard to funeral services. The City Nasaget advised Council that he had been in touch with Gordon Mitchell, Project Manager and had been advised by Mr. MitcheLl that men £rom the Research Division of the H.E.P.C. of Ontario are studying this problem of noise. In connection with the City N~nagert s report recommending construction of a storm water sewer on Nutray Street, Ald. Donald questioned the need for the construction of a sewer at this point, pointing out the fact there were other locations in the nnmicipality where flooding had occurred, in addition to this point. The City Manger explained what is proposed in the various areas referred to and pointed out that at this particular location, this condition had been in existence for a number of years and could be remedied by the con- struction of the proposed new sewer. A~d. MacDonald referred to the complaints he had received from tourist home owners and tourist cabin operators in the Ontario Avenue district, regard- ing the ringing of bells by locmotives of the Hew York Central. The City Nasaget agreed to take this matter up with officials of' the Railroad to ascertain if this condition can be lessened. Aid. Mowers, Chairman of the Police Facilities Ccemittee, enqutred whether it would be possible for Council to meet JointZy with the Township Council on Friday,evenin~, Jul~ llth at 7.~0 p.m. All members of Council a~reed to attend, with the exception of Aid. In~lis, who w~_~l be unable to be present. The foliowir~ Resolution was ;as_sed~ No. 76 - Nff~RS - LOGAN - ~ESOLVED that the Central ~ortgage and Housing, Corporation be requested .to adjust the pa~nente in lieu of t~xes on the unsold houses erected under Projects 6 and 7 to amounts e~ual to the regular taxes; and the 'Seal of the Corpor~tion be hereto af£ixed. .. BY-LAWS The fcllowingBy-laws were passe~; No. A82_._._.Jg- To amend By_].aw No. 345~ being a by-law respecting the issue of licenoes in the City of Niagara Falls. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and F~cOonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time.. Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. _ Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and Jolley - Carried Unanimously. No._~LA~ - To authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first t~m~. _ Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Donald and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried Unanimously. Third Heading .Ald. MacDonald and Mowers _ Carried Unanimously. His Worship, Mayor E. M. Hawkins presented a verbal report on his attendance at the Convention of Mayors and Nunicipalities held in the City of Cal~ary, Alberta. He stated that the Conventionwas very well artended by members of the Federation from coast to coast, and was one of the finest conventions ever artended, having a full agerids throughout, particularly with reference to Civil Defence. Referring to Civil Defence, His Worship advised that the Western Pro- vinces are very much advanced, particularly in. Alberta and stated that it was the general feeling that all the municipalities should start to ~-ediately organize the Wardens and have them trained weLl enough so that when the key men come to the municipalities to give instruction, that the Wardens and their associates will be well enough organized, so that they they attend these sessions they can show exactly what part they are going to take in the Province. " 'Mention was made of the Schools which have been conducted and that key men will be involved in the training of the personnel in the municipalities. The matter of equipment was left in the hands of a Committee to dealwith, whowill then advise the nmnicipalities of the cost to be borne by the Federal, Provincial and Hunicipal levels of government. Y~vor Hawkins stated that the City Manager has advised him that ccsmencing in September the Civil Defence Programwill be put into effect. The Council' adjourned to Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. NcEinley and JoLley. AND ADOFrED, l~th July, Clerk A93 FINANCE MEETIN[} ' C~Ancil Chamber; 7th July, 1952. The Finance Heating was held on Monday, 7th July, 1952 for the purpose of approvtng and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. 'All members of the Committee were present. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $~8,606.O7 were approved by the Committee, The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt withe were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley. · The offer of P. 5inodinos for concession at the Famicipal Swimming pool during the 1952 seasons laid over from the previous meeting, was again presented for consideration, along with a report of the City 14ariaget. It was ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Donald that the offer be calved &nd filed and the report of the City Manager adopted. The City Treasurer' s .~ta~ement on the comparison of tax collections to June 30th, 1952 ~a~s presentedfor consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald, McKinley and MacDonald that the same be received, given the usual publicity and The Statement of Relief for the month of june, 1952 was presented for consideration. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Mayor Hawkins that the Statement be receivedJ given the usual publicity upon amendmentJ and The Ce-m~ttee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Al.d. McKinleY and Lngan. READ AND ADOPTE~, 14th July, 1952o ·, Firerace cler. BY-LAW The followir~ By,law was Passe~; NO. ~831 - To provide monies for general Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first tilne. _ Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rmles of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. _ Carried Unanimously. Third Reading .Ald. MacDonald and McKinley _ Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th July, 1952. Clerk .... COUNCIL~=ING Council Chamber, ?th July, 1952. · EGUIAR ~L~TING Council Chamber, l~th July, 1952. Pursuant to adjournment, -the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, l~th July, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, with the exdeption of Ald. Inglis and Logan. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AI~. Donald and Mowers. COENNNICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 183 - The Boy Scouts' Association - requesting permission to hold their AnmAal Apply Day, October lSth. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. EacDonald and Jolley that the communication be received and filed and the request granted. No. 18A - Junior Chnm~er of Commerce -'requestin~ rigid enforcement of traffic by-laws. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mm~ers that the c~mi- cation be received and filed and a copy forwarded to the Chief of Police. No. 185 - Project Manager, Sir Adam BeckNiaKarA. G.S;#2 - advising of progress which has been S ads innelse control. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the c~amication be received and filed and Mr. Mitchell be thanked for his efforts in this regard. Ald. D~nald then advised Council of complaints ~ich he had r~ceived from residents on AllenAvenue with regard to the noise caused by the operation of large diesel trucks from Hydro Shaft No. 2. 0RDE~ED on the motion of Ald. Donald and F,~Kinley that a communication be fox~arded.toHr. Kitchell, Pro~ect Manger, calling attention to the noise created by diesel trucks operating on Allen Avenue from Hydro Shaft No. 2, with the suggestion that they consider equipping these unitswith mufflers or some sound reducing device. SEE Resolution · The following Re~orte were presented: No. 21.~9 - City Clerk - recon~nending issuance of licenoes. ORRE~ED on the motion of Ald. HacDonald and Donald that the report he received and adopted and licenoes issued according.l~. No. 150 - City Manager - recommending appointment of Harily Benson to City Hall ,staff. ORDE1~D on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and adopted. No. 151 - City Manager - re cost of constructing storm sewer on Murray Street from Drummond Road to Orchard Aven~e. OEDE~D on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. (Ald. Donald - contrary). PETITION The following PetitiOn was presentedl No. 20 - C, Er ~.lark and ~2 others - oc~ulaining of noise from Provinsial Enginesling Co. Ltd. during the n~ht. In this oomxection, the Ci%~ Clerk advised Council of a communication he had forwarded to Provincial Engineering Ltd. regardin~ a Previous complaint and of the reply he had received. 0P~ERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that the Petition be received, the matter he again taken up with Provincial Engineering Co. Ltd. and that a copy of.the City Clerk, s letter of July ~th to the Provincial Engineering Company and their reply, be supplied to each member of Council. RESOLUTI9~ The follo~tnFRA~esolution was~p~ssed; No. 77 - DONALD _ McKINLEy . RESOLVED . . the Seal of the Corporationni~s vatngh mufflers or some sound reuggestzon that they e hereto affixed. ducing device; and Carried BY-LAW kf'o'~----~~-._wa.s. 3~r~% %~en_ted; No__..~83.~2 - To authorize the construction of a sewer, Sidewalks, curbs and gutters on various streets. It was ordered on the Jclley be given the Privilege of motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald the first time.. Carried. introducing the by-law and the by-law be read ' It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing R~les of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. _ Carried. Tt ~as ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and MacDonald that the by-law be referred to the Ontario Municipal Board. _ Carried. -The Council adjourned to Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers. F~AD :AND ADOPTED, Zlst July, 1952. ;!'I! '- FINANCE NEETING Council. Chamber, l~th July, 1952- The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 1/+th July, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Inglis and Logan. Sundry accounts in the mount of $2~,993.O? were approved by the Co~n!ttee, The Accounts submitted, betr~ passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law.for presentation to the Council on tAe motion o£ Ald. McKinley and Y~yor Hawkins. The report of the City Y~n~ger in correction ~th the application of Y~rer Delduca for a revision in the b~ildin~ petit recently issued to pex~tt the erection of liv~ accommodation over the a~dition, was presented £or con- sideration. ORDERED on the motionof Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the repor~ be received and adopted and the permit-issued. The report of the City Nanager in connection with the application of - J. Grader for a building permit to construct a one storey store on the north side of Queen Street, was presented for consideration. ORD~;~D on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mayor Hawkins that the repor~ be received and adopted and the permit issued. The ~ity Manager presented a report on a quot~tion he had received from the Cementation Compare, Limited re grouting the new watermain. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and ~a~or Hawkins that the report be received and adOp.ted., and the wo. rk proceeded with. The Ccemittee arose 'and reported to Council on the motion of l~or Hawkins and Aid. MacDonald. 'EEAD AND ADOPTED, Zlst July, 1952. Clerk F inanc e. Cott~cil Chateiders !4th July, 1952. ": The C~uncil re-assembled at the ~lose of the regular Council and Fin- ar~e !~eetir~s for the purpose of paestn~ the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee, All members o~ the Council were present with the exception of Ald, In~lis and I~gan,. ,.. BY-LAW The follo~_~_~ was passed; No. ~833 - To provide monies for general Purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.. Carried. Third Reading _Ald. MacDonald and McKinley . Carried. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Mowers brought up the matter of parking facilities and conditions at the N~micipal Swimming Pool. He was of the opinion that proper parking space should be made available and that although the supervision in the large pool was adequate, there was a definite need for supervision in the wading pool and on the playground. Following further discussion, the City Manager was requested to submit a report on parking conditions and supervision at the Swimming Pool a.nd.~a~Sq include in the report a Revenue and Expenditure Statement on the oper- ation of the Pool during 1951. ' ' · · Ald. Mowers advised Council of the work being done for young people in the opening of the Carousel Sky Terrace by the Y's Men's Club and felt that they should receive some commendation for their efforts. Ald. Donald felt that recognition should also be given to the Hermes Club for their work in sponsoring the supeA-wised playgrounds for children during the s,,mmer months. Following discussion, the City Clerk was requested to forward co..m~nications to these two organization commending them for their work on behalf of the young people. The Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mowers. ! IFAD AND ADOrA'~, Zlst July, 1952. CONFE~NCE Council Chamber, l~th July, 1952. The Conference C~ttee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Neetinge on Honday, 14th July, 1952 for the purpose of considering various matters. All members were present, with the exception of Ald. Inglis. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Jolley and MacDonald. AND ADOPTED, Zlet Ju~ 1952o TWENTY-NINTH I~EETING . Council Ch~uber, 21st Ju~, 1952. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 21st Ju],V, 19~2 for the Purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, The Council, hawing received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley. DEPUTATION ~n ~he motion of Ald. Mowers and Jolley, l{rs. Thelma Hurds was given Permission to speak to Council. Mrs. Hurd stated that she was present in con- nection with a claim which she had submitted to the City for injuries suffered through a fall at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Sirocco Street earlier in the year and Proceeded to describe the circumstances surrounding the accident and her failure to receive any compensation from the City. The Cit, Mane advised that the matter was in the hands .of the Insurance Company. ~ · get SEE Resolution No.78. Pi~ESENTATION At t.30 p.m. Mr. William L. Houck, M.P.P., former Ma~or of the City of Niagara Falls, presented a portrait of Her NaJesty, Queen Elizabeth II to His Worship, Nayor E. M. Hawkins, stating that as Her Majesty, as the Princess Elizabeth had honoured the City of Niagara Falls by her gracious visit to our City in October, 1951, it was his desire to present the citizens with this beautiful Portrait. Nayor Hawkins expressed appreciation on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls and assured Mp. Houck that the Portrait would be placed in a prominent place in the City Hall. SEE~Resoluti~o_n Tenders had been called for the supply of equipment to be mounted on the fire truck chassis and cab and on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MAcDonald, it was ordered that the tenders received be opened, initialled by the Mayor and tabulated. Tenders for the resnrfactng of asphalt Pavements on nine streets, had also been called and on the motion of Aid. Donald and MacDonald, it was ordered that the tenders received be opened, initialled by the Mayor and tabulated. A rsserwe bid, submitted by the City of Niagara Falls, was ordered on the motion of Ald. Don~,d and NacDonald, opened, initialled by the Nayor and tab,ulated. -Ald. Ingli8 arrived at the noting - CO~fi~NIflATIONS The followt. n~ C_~.c_~.e~c. ati__o~ne __we. re presented: No, 1~6 - City Clsrk_a~_Lo._.nd~qn, O~ntario - resolution re Board of Education estimates. ORDEY~ on the motion of Aid. Inglis and MacDonald that the comnmication be .rebelveal and referred to the Ontario l~anicipal Association for consideration. No. 18? - Yates Co. .nst~_ru_c_ki~onJ_.o~ - requesting peTn~ssion to instal under- ground electric colkluits on Victoria Avenue in connection with the Bell Tele- phone building. OERERED on the motion of Aid. M~Ktnley and MacDonald that the c~aarani~ation be l~.c.~ived. and filed and permission granted. No. 188 - tunqaIE!e Lane Historical So..c.i.e~ - invitation to Memorial Service, a D hat July 25th.'~P~ED on ~mY~g~ '~ 'K~d. Jolley nd Mac onald t the invitation be received and accepted and as mar~ meathers of Council as possible attend. No. 189 - Ra_R~.j~-Atlas ~4m~ ted - re noise on Allen Avenue, Shaft No. 2, ORDERED J that the ORDERED on the ~o~ ~'Ii~acDonald and olley com~m~cation be re- ceived and filed. -Ald. Logan arrived at the meeting ~EPORTS The fO:].lovln_=_ Reports ware presented; No, 152 - City Naz~Ker - reco~,mending per~seion to 1q.H.~a~es Construotion Co, to instel under~'ou~d eleotric conduits on Victoria Avenue, 0~jER~D on the motion of AId. l~cKinley and MacDonald that the x~pox¢ be received and adopted, No. 153 - City NansEer - report on supervision Of area adjacent to Sw~mm4~g Pool and also a parking area, ORDERED on the motion of Ald..Mowers and Donald that the report be received and the portion de,linE with supervision be adopted. It was further ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and Logan that the Chairman of the Traffic Cnmm~ttee along with the City _~am_~ger prepare a sketch or the area and bring in a report on a proposed parking. area for the Nanicip~l Swimm~ ng Pool, '~- BXSC~w,~ANEOUS Ald. Inglis and Nayor Hawkins referred to the hazardous traffic conditions prevailing at the comer of Culp and Main Streets and the speeding of trucks in this vicinity, Ald. Donald stated that he had received several complaints with reference to speeding at this point, Ald. Mowers referred to the speeding at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Valley Way, and also that.motorists waresnot observing stop signs in this ~a. His Worship the N~or stated that he would take the matter of speeding up with the Chief of Police, No. 15~ - City Clerk - advising of the d~te of the hearing of the application of the Childrene s Aid Society for increase in rates, ORDERED on the m~tion of Aid, Donald and-Nowers that the report be received and fried, No, 155 - City Clerk - recmsmending issuance of licenoes, ORDERED on the motion of Aid, MacDorald and.Logan that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued ~ccord~l~, At this point, Ald. Inglis referred to the fact that the report on the minutes of the Joint Conference between the City and To~mship Councils, July 16th, for the Purpose of discussing ratios with reference to the Proposed joint police building and force, was not included on the agenda for disposition and was of the opinion that this should be dealt with in open Council. Mayor Hawkins advised that there should be no Publicity until a decision has been made on the subject, whereupon Ald. Inglis queried as to how much longer it was going to be before some action was taken by Council, that the City Manager .has plan~ 'prepared for 'improvement of the City Hall and funds to do it. Ald. McKinley stated that he felt it was the responsibility of every member of both Councils to give the electors the opportunity to express their opinion on amalgamation and suggested that Stamford Council be contacted to ascertain whether they would consider submitting a Plebiscite to the people in both municipalities at the forthcoming elections, that it might be Possible to ascertain the electors, opinion as to when such amalgamation should take place. Aid. Howers felt that cost was definitely to be considered and he would like to see a qualified cirm of chartered accountants investigate costs and what is to be gained before any such action is taken. Ald. Logan agreed that soma Preliminary reports might be desirable as to costs involved and suggested obtaining copies of the London article with reference to annexation and something similar could be released locally. ·Ald. Jolley felt that there was no use getting ahead of ourselves and that the question should be Put to the people. Ald. Logan moved that this matter be heard and discussed in Conference. There was no seconder to this motion. SEE P~solution No, ~ RESOI/JTIONS The followin~ Resolutions were Passed: No, 78 - DONALD ~ JOLLEY . RESOLVED that the City Manager be instructed to present a f,,l~ report to Council on the accident sustained to Mrs. The~m~ Hurd at the comer of Victoria Aveme and S~m~oe Street; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed, No. 79 - INGLIS . DONALD . RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to forward a colmmnication to Mr. W. ~. Mouck~ M.P.P. former Nayor of the City of Niagara Falls expresain~ the appreciation of the City Council for his fine gesture in Presenting to the City the beautiful portrait of Her Gracious Majesty, Queen Eli~abeth II: and the Seal of the Corporation be her,to affixed, Carried Una~imously. NO, e0 - McKInLEy . NacDO~ZD . ~SOL~ that a c~cation be fo~ed the C~c~ ~ the T~hip of St~o~ as~ ~ether t~ey wo~d su~t a Plebiscite cn ~tion, i~i~ti~ that the City of Ni~ara Falls a~ a~ that ~ ~r~ .~p~ be mqueste~; ~ the Seal of the Cor~ration be heats ~f~d, Carried U~ The Co~ncJ~ adjourned on the motion of Ald, KcKfitley and Donald, MEAD AND ADOPIT, D, 28th ~uI,T, 1~52, COUNCIL MEETiNG Clerk FINANCE M~Im. TING Council CbnmBers 21st July, 19~2. . The Finance Meetin8 was held on Monday, llst July, 19~2 for the purpose of apprcving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee ware present. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $66,237.19 were approved by the Com- ,mittee. The Accounts submitted, be!~ pasaed or otherwise dealt with, ware ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. The offer of Philip Casucci to purchase Lot 13, Plan 2, Emery Street for the sum of $280. was presented for consideration alor~ with a report of the Property Cnmm~ttee. Upon the reccmnemiation of the property ccennittee and on the motion of His Worship the ~ayor and Ald. HacDonald, it was ordered that the offer be accepted subject to the condition that a dwelling of at least S7,000. ,value is erected on the premises with six monthss time. The Report of the Property Cnmm~ttee was ordered received and filed on the motion of His Worship the ~ayor and AId. NacDonald. The Committee arose and reported to C6uncil. 0n. the mo%ion 'of Ald. McKinley am:l. Donald. ~ ~EAD AND ADOPTED, 28th July, 19~2. Clerk Counc]l Chamber, ast July, 1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were Present. BY-LAW The following B~-lawwas Passed; ~ - To provide mon/es for general Puz~oses. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-lm~ be read the first time.. Carried Unanimously. lt was ordered on the mtion of Ald. M~fers and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the b~,-3aw be given the second reading.. Carried Unanimously. Third Reading .Ald. MacDonald and McKinley . Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED,28th Ju/,v, 1952 Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, ilst July, 1952~ Cor~ference Ccm~nittee of the City Council assembled at the close of t~e reS411a~eCo~.cil and Finance Meetir~s on MortcleF, ast JuXT, 19~2 for the Purpose of considering ~artous matter8, All members were present. His Worship, ~ayo~ Hawkins presided. After consideration~ of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on thp motion of Ald. JolleyandMcKinley. AND ADOPTED~, 28th July, 1952. w~v' Council Chamber, 28~h July, 19~2. REGULA~ MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 28th July, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members Of the Council ware present. The Council, having recei*ed and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. FAcDonald and McKinley. Tenders had been called for the supply of coal for 1952 and on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers, it was ordered that the tenders received be opened, initialledbyHis Worship ~he ~ayor.andtabulated. COM~CATIONS The following Communications ware pre~. No. 190 -~aurence C. ~rawfor4 - Cashier's records for June 30th, 1952. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. NacDonal~. and Mowers that the c~ication be received and filed, No. 191 - London City Clerk - resolution governing destruction of documents, ORDEHED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the cr-,~nication be received and referred to the City Manager for a ~eport, No. 192 - Y's Hen's Club - invitation to Teenage Dance, Jul~ 31st. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Jolley that the ccum~cation be received and the invitation accepted ar~ as m~ny members .Of lO,~oUn. Cil ~8 p~ssible.attend. No. 193 - Village of Chippaws - requesting renewal of existing Standby Agree- mont. Ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mowers that the com~,n~cation be received and laid on the table and the City ~L~nager present a report on water rates for Chippaws and what effect the eamn will have on the new Capital Erpenditures recent]~y made on the Filtration Plant. No, 19~ - Central M6rtga~e and Housin~ Corporation - requesting by-law authoriz- ing execution of Agreements anendingPreJects 6an d T, covering increases in rents. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald andHacDon~ld that the conmmnication be x~eceived and filed. No, 195 - Board of Education - requesting by-law for issuance of debentures of $105;000.00 for ~ddition to ValleyWay School, O~DERED on the motion of Aid. Donald andM~sers that the ccmmnication be received and filed, I~PORTS The following Re~orts were oresshred: By-law No.h835.. No. 1}6 - City Manager - re claim of Mrs. Thelma Hurd. OBDEF~D on the motion of AId. Donald and Jolley that the report be re~eived and referred to the Conference .Ccmnittee,..(Ald, .I~lis .did.~et-veteL "" ............................... ' No. 157 -Ci. qity. Ma~_ appointment of Manager of Memorial Arena. ORDEI~D on ~he motion of ~. Donald and Mowers that the report be received and laid over for a full Council. It was later ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mac. Donald that the repor~ be adopted and Mr. Norman Tustin appointed at a salary of $3,900. per annum with car allowance of $200. per annum. Carried. (Ald. Donald ~ contrary). No. 158 - Ci_t~~!r 'Orec°mmending demonstration of aeria Ath at Stamford GreeEi RDERED on the motion of Ald D°naldI ladder on August the report be received and adopted and Permission granted· a · nd }~cDonald that No~ t59- Debut1 Citl Clerk _ recommending issuance of licen e the ' ~ .... motion of Aldo MacDonaZd and Donald that the re oft c s. OI~DEP~D on and Licences issued accordingly. P be received and adopted RESOLUTION The followin~ Resolut. ion was~se~dd; No. 81 - DONALD . McKINLE~ . RESOLVED that His Worship, Mayor Hawkins be requested to kssue a Proclamation declaring Monday, ~th Au~ust, as Civic Holiday in the City of Niagara Falls; that all civic buildings remain closed on that date; that the next regular meeting of Council be held at ~.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 5t~h August; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carr~i~ed~. BY-lAWS The followin~ By-law was~s~ed~A No~. ~83~ - To authorize the signing of agreements with central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time.. Carried. - AId. Logan arrived at the meeting . Itwas ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be.read the second time.I. Carried Unanimously. Third Reading . AId. MacDonald and Mowers i Carried Unanimousl~v. Th~ followinK ~Y-lawwas~ Presented; ~ - To provide for borrowing $10~,000,00 for the erection of a 6-room addition to the Valle~ Wa~rPublic School and to provide for the issue of debentures of the City of Niagara Falls therefor, It was ordered on the motion of Aid. ~c~inley and MacDonald that Aid, Jolleybe given the privilege of introducing th~hy-law and the by-law be read the first time,.. Carried Unanimously, It was ordered on the motion of Ald, Howere and Jolley that Rule 3~ (2) of t~s Standing Rules of C~ancilbe temporarily suspendedand theby-law be Feed the seoondti,~__, _ Carried UnApAmously, Xt was c~dered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley that the b~-law be referred to the OntarioFamicipal Board. 505 =5,0 \~\'~ed to Finance Heet!-~--on the motion of Aid., Mowers and Logan. .~l~n August, 1952o Deputy Clerk FINANCE Council Chamber, 28th July, 19~2. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 28th July, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passin6 the various accounts which had been properT~y certi- fied and placed before them. All members"of the Ccamittee wore present. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $12,569.44 were approved by the Com- mittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or Otherwise dealt with, ware ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of M~vor Hawkins and AId. McKinley. Aid. Donald brought up the subject of traffic conditions at the comer of Queen Street and Victoria Avenue, with particular rofer.enee to the petition which had been received in connection with the haz~.rds to the school children at this location. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Inglic and MacDonald that the City Hanager be instructed to prepare a report for the next meeting of Council dealing with pax~icul&r ~ecations throuahout the City hasardous to school children and possible measures to-remedy the conditions., Carried Unanimously. Previous to this motion, AId. Donald and McKinley moved that the City Manager purchase .a mamall~-controlled traffic signsl for installation at Victoria Ava~Ae and Queen Street. This was latter withdrawn. The SumsTy of tenders for Sheet Asphalt Paving was presented for consideration. In view of the fact that the tender of the City of Niagara Falls was comparable or better than those .received fromfOur tenderere, it was ordered on the motion of Me~or Hawkins and AId. MecDon&ld that the City' s tender be accepted, at a total cost of $~3,099.60. (Aid. ln~lic .was ccntrsTy). At this point, AId. Logan brought up the subject of extending Palmet Avenue and was of the opinion that pre)4m~ ,sTy arrangements towards this end' should at bast be under way. ORDE~ on the motion or Ald..Inglis and Logan thst the City Mana6er prepare a report on the widenin~ of Palmar Avenue with the possible view of extendir~ Palmet Avenue throuSh to Morrison Str~eet. addressed the Committee on the tenders submitted by C. E. Sickey & Sons Shapton BlCkle-aeagrave and LaFrance Fire Enaine & Foamire Ltd. ORDEPa~D on the motion Ltd.· of Ald. Logan and Inglis that this matter be referred to the Ci~y Nanagers Fire Chief and Ald. Mowers, Chairman of the Equipment pO~sr to act. Carried Unanimously. Co,~ai~tee, to study and given The report of the City Manage~ requesting Permissionto obtain prices for a storage battery equivalent to the one in use at Present at the Filtration Plant, was Presented for consideration It , Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that t e ' was ordezed on granted. h re or the motion of Mayor P t be received and adopted and Permission On behalf of the Equipment Committee the City Manager reco~nended t ' o two, filing cabinets at d.ding Machine at $320. one Underwood TYpewriter I h · · ng cabinet at $220. at $/~7.50 replacing one in use in the Vital Statistie~ Department, one Kardex File at $27S.2~, one Bickle Sand Spreader at $2,150. and one Barber Greene Snow Loader at $10,682. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nowers and MacDonald that the report be ~eceived and adopted. (Ald. Donald contrary). A report of the City Manager in connection with advice received from Mort!~e-r-Bampfield Company Limited regarding renewal of a liability policy was Presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mayor Hawkins that the report be referred to Conference. gerss P~port were Presented for consideration. n o Mayor Hawkins and Aid, Mowers thet the same be ORDERED on the received and laid on the table for a further report of the City Manager to be Presented at the next mee~ir~. The offer of P. Blancbin to Purchase Lot 17&, P/an 6, Hickson St. for the sum of $280. was Presented for consideration. · The offer of E. Pizzalato to Purchase Lot 17% Plan 6, Hickson St. for the sum of $280. was Presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan that no action be taken at the Present time on these offers. ~ ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and McKinley that the City Manager be instructed to prepare a report on the Possibility of opening up Leader lane. The offer of Dr. D. K. Grant, to purchase a lot on the west side of Hanan Avenue next south of the house known as 1763 Manan Avenue, comprising a Portion of the area held .by the City for a proposed park entrance, was pre- sented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Nowere that no action be t~k en in connection with this offer. The C~aaittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~EADANDADOpTED, ~th 2ugust, 1952. eeeeeelee 5,06 The Council adjourned to Finance Meeting-on the motion of Aid.-Mower8 and Logan. · READ AND ADOPTED, 5th August, 1952..~AAAaa Deputy Clerk The Finan. of approvlng and & £ied and placed be SunmVA ~ttee. The Acc~ ordered placed in of Mayor Hawkins Ald, Do~ of Queen Street which had been at this location. It was City Manager be dealing with par children and pus Previo~ ~ietoria Avez~eI The oone~derat:Lon. was oc~parable on the motion e accepted, at a A~t~ A~emxe and was o~ should at least be under way. 0~DE~ on the ~lon os ~, ..~_ tMt the City ~er p~re a re~ on the ~de~ of P~ Aveme the ~ssible ~ew The Summary of Tenders received in connection wfU~ equipment for Fire Trtlck Chassis and Cab was Presented for consideration F'r · the addressed the Committee on the tenders submitted by C E ~. , 1 e Chief Shapton AId. Logan and Inglis that this matter be referred to the City Manager, Fire Chief and Ald. Mowers, Chairman of the Equipment Co.n~nittee, to study and given power to act. Carried Unanimously. The repO~t of the City Manager requesting Permission to obtain Prices at the Filtration ! motion or Nayor }Pted and Permission ar reconmended the 4achine at $320. xbi~eb at $220. ~e Vital Statistic~ let at $2,150. motion of Ald. (Ald. Donald received from >ility policy McKinley and ~, 1952 and the tED on the [ved and laid resented at the Hickson St. Hickson St. no action tt the City >f opening up ~e west side of Ae, comprising ~rance, was pre- aley and Mo~ers kld. McKL"d.eyand DePuty Clerk """""""' m 506 The C~o~nci~ adjourned to Finance Neering-on the motion of Aid.. M~ere and Logan. · READ AND ADOPTF~, 5th August, .....~..-~.....[i Deputy Clerk FINANCE ~ts~'rlNG Council Chamber, 28th Jul~v, 1952. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, 28th Ju~, 1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the warious accounts which had been proper~v certi- fied and placed before them. All members"of the Committee were present. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $12,567.M4 were approved by the Com- mittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or Otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Nayor Hawkins a__r~. Ai~. HcKinley. Ald. Donald brought up the subject of traffic co_m~itiona at the comer of Queen Street and Victoria Avenue, with particular reference to the petition which had been received in connection with the haz~.rds to the school children at this location. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Inglis and HacDonald that the City Manager be instructed to prepare a report for the next meeting of Council dealing with particular locations throughout the City hazardous to school children and possible measures to-re~dkV the conditions.- Carried Una_-~mously. Previous to this motion, Aid. Donald and McKinley moved that the City Manager purchase .a manually-controlled traffic signal for installation at Victoria Avenee and Queen Street. This was later withdrawn. The 8u~n~,r,y of tenders for Sheet Asphalt Paving was presented for consideration. In view of the fact that the tender of the City or Niagara Falls was comparable or better than those .received fromf~ur tenderere, it was ordered on the motion of Kayor Hawkins and Ald. NatDonald that the Cityt s tender be accepted, at a total cost of $~3,099,60, (Ald. Inglis .was ccntnary). At this point, Aid, Logan brought up the subject of extending Palmer Avenue and was of the opinion that preldm~nary arrangements towards this end' chc~ld at least be under way. ORDERE~ on the motion of Ald. 'Inglis And LOgan that the City Manager prepare a report on the widsmiug of Palmet Avenue with the possible view of ex~ending Palter Avenue through to Morrison Street. THe Summary of Tenders received in connection wi~h equipment for the Fire Truck Chassis and Cab was Presented for consideration. Fire Chief addressed the Committee on the tenders submitted by C. E. Hiekey & Sons Shapton of Aid, Logan and Inglis that this matter be referFed tO the City l~ns.~er~ Fire Chief and Ald, Nowers~ Chairman of the Equipment COHM~!ttee, to study and given power to act, Carried Unanimously, The repor~ of the City Manager requestin~ Permission ~o obtain Prices for a storage battery equivalent to the one in use at Present at the Filtration Plant, was Presented for consideration. It Hawkins and Ald. MacDonald that t was ordered on granted. he re or the motion of Mayor P t be received and adopted and Permission two. fili~ c&b~neta at a tot~ co~t of $~1 ~0 one . d~ ~chmne at one UMe~ood ~e~iter at pl · · in~ cabine~ at $220. De~nt, one ~rdex File i2ne in use in the Vital Statistic~ · , ~e Sand S r a~ one B~ber Greene Snow L~der at $10,682. O~E~D on the motion of Ald. p eater at $2,150. M~ers a~ ~omld that the report be received and adopted. (Ald. Do~ld cOntra~). A report of the City ~nager in co~ection ~th advice received from Mo~r-B~pfield Co~a~ L~ted rega~i~ renew~ of a liability policy was preceded for consideration. O~E~D on the motion of Ald. McKi~ey and ~r Ha~ins that the ~po~ be referred to Coherence. THe Revenue and ~endit~e Statement as of Ju~ 30th, 1952 ~d the ~ger's ~port were Presented for consideration. n of ~r Ha~ins and Ald. M~ers that the s~e be O~E~D on the recei~d ~d laid on the ~ble for a fu~her repo~ of the City ~ager to be Presented at the n~ ~e~. The offer of P. Blancbin to ~rchase Lot 17~, p~ 6, Hickson St. for the ~ of $~. ~s Presented for consideration. The offer of E. Pizz~ato to ~rchase Lot 175, Plan 6, Hickson for the' s~ of $~0. ~s presented for co~ideration. 0~Ee on the ~tion of Ald. McKi~ey ~ Logan that no action be taken at the Present t~e on these offers. ~ O~D on the ~tion of ~d. I~s and McKi~ey that the City ~er be inst~cted to pre~re a report on the possibility of ope~ up ~ader l~e. ~e offer ~ Dr. D. K. Grant, to pur~ase a lot on the west side of H~an A~e ne~ south of the h~se ho~ as 1763 Hahn Avenue, co~risi~ a ~ion of the area held by the City for a proposed ~rk entranc% us p~. sented for consideration. ORD~ on the motion of Ald. ~Ki~ey ~d M~ers that no ~tion be t&en in co~ection ~th this offer. The Ccmnittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Mckinley and ltawet. s. , · . ................. , .... a An A OFr , ' ust, 1952.., Aa..' 5,08 5 Council Chnm~er, 28th July, 19 2. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance ~eetings for the ;an~ose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All ?tubers of the Council~ ware present. BY-IA~ TheYfollowin~ By-law was paesedt No. ~837 - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McK4nley and Donald that Ald. Jolley bs given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donald ap~ MacDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. l~acDonald and Mowers - Carried Unanimously. KISC'~.vANEOUS Ald. Donald referred to the fact that the Hydro Electric Power mission of Ontario ware going to haul 200,000 yards of crushed stone from Queenston to Chippers in connection with their Project now under way in this area, that the hauling of this material is now taking place, and Main Street and Portage Road are being used. AId. Inglis stated that in the Agreement with H~dro, Stanley Avenue was stipulated as the street that could be used. It was agreed that the City ~mager talk to ~r.' q~on Mitchell, Project Manager in connection with this matter.' On the motion of AId. McKinleyand Logan the Council adjourned to Conference. READ AND ADOI'~D, ~h August, 19~2. eelmleeeleeeeeeleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Deputy Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 28th J~y, 1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, 28th July, 1952 for the After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motionof Ald. Jolley and Mowers. I~ADANDADOpTEB, ~th AUgust, 1952. Deputy Clerk """""""' .. - " -- Chairman THIRTY-FIPST MEETING EGULAR 'MEETING Council Chamber, 5th August,1952. Pursuant 'to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 5th August, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, with the exception ~f Ald. Mowers. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these ~on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKinley. DEPUT_AT_IQN~ Mr. Gordon Dorst was in the audience and on the motion of Ald.Jolley and Donald it was ordered that he be heard. He advised Council that he was present on behalf of the Niagara Falls Colleaiate Rugby Team and proceeded to outline the schedule of games to be played this season and the plan proposed whereby more students may see these games, namely, to see to each student a season' s ticket for $1.00 and that it is expected to sell between 500 and 600, a month before the rugby season opens. Mr. Dorst therefore requested that in viewof the fact that there will be a reduction in the cost to the students, that Council give permission to forego the 25% City Share on Students' tickets on 'the six 'remaining games 'of the football Seasoni met 4noluding-the-games with Stamford Collegiate. SEResolution No.82. Mr. Edward Hoffwas present in connectionwithhis conmnunication regarding the allottment of bus stops on the north side of Park Street, between Erie Avenue and Clifton Avenue. On the motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan it was ordered that he be heard. Mr. Hoff requested Council's faycurable consid- eration to his request and advised that an attempt had been made to locate the bus terminal on Bridge Street unsuccessfully; that parallel parking would solve the traffic problem on Park Street and assured Council that everything possible will be done to keep the buses in line, that there will be no double parking. The City Manager was of the opinion that establishment of a hue terminal in this area would create traffic congestion. SEE Co~m~x_-ication 202 COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 191 - City of London - resolution requesting review of regulations governing retention and destruction of documents. ORDERED on the motion of AId.MacDonald and golley that the communication be received and the resolution adopted. /- SEE Re~ort No.l~ No. 193 - Village of Chippaws - requesting renewal of existing agreement for supplay of water in an emergency. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. McKinley and MacDonald that the c~cation be received and filed and the a~reement be renewed. (Ald. Donald - contrary). SEE Report No.16! SEE By-law~838. The following Communications were resented. No. 196 - Bell Tele hone Co , acDonald Y tree~ ~oslon granted, ~ fmled and pe~.~ ~.' ~tnley n di r Stanford ParP ~ce Track d~ ri ~' l~j~ e~'~j°n °I~ direcl~ona~ ~sion ~ranted. ~ld, Z~],is desired to know wha~ arranS~ment~ an~ beir~ made this year to handle the traffic at the intersection of ~'[aln Stree! and Ferry Stree~ during the ~ace Meet a~d ~ of the opinion t~at th~ City Ham~er on ~at compensation the City should get for the busy ~riod. He also cited the traffic directior~ of traf:?ic during that situation which wil] also e:.zist at the No, 198 . Ontario Association of · ' ed and filed and Mr R 'E ~' nald and Jo].ley that 't~~ S pt.2~th · · · .- droxs b~ d~le at -Ald. Log~x arrived at the meeting _ No. 199 - City of Chatham _ resolution requesting amendment oC . ~ section 2 of The PaleneSs'Maintenance Act 0PaE ~ Section ~, Sub~ RED on th the Ontari5 Municipal Association for consideration, g merit re operation of li~h~'~r-~d encloomn~ amendment to e ' Township should be represented and p y their fair Portion, . No. 201 - T~mshi~ of Stamford _ advisillg of no action on the suggestion of Nia=ara Falls for snbmissio~"of a Plebiscite to the electors on Possibility of amalgamation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Jolley that the comauni. cation be received and filed and the City Manager be prepared to submit his 'report at the next meeting of Council. Carried. Prior to this motion, it was moved by Ald. McKin/ey, seconded by Ald. MacDonald th-:~t the communication be received and laid on the table and the City Council ask for a copy of the pre- pared s~atement of Reeve Bridge on reason for the desire o[ the City of Niagara Falls for amalgamation, as reported by the press, and that each member of City Council be supplied with a copy of the same. (This was later withdrawn). In connection with this communication, Ald. Jolley voiced his dis- approval of the reason stated b R caBridge, as reported by the Press, iY°ne°envstated ' inancial condition and Niagara Falls desired amalgamat ccount of ~ts f that that this was nott~ue. Me referred to the recent decision of the Ontario Municipal Board when application was made for approval of the erection of a new hospital in the Greater Niagara Area, when said application of Stamford Town- ship was turned dowa on account of the financial condition of the To,mship and that the City Council supported the suggestion of Ald. McKinley of a Plebiscite only in the interests of the tax payere of the Greater Niagara Area as a whole. ·Ald, McKinley was of the opinion that a copy of the eta ' whaiZshed to the City Council. Plebiscite to the electors, should be AId. Logan stated that a new hospital could not be erected on account of the financial condition of the Township of Stamford and that now the facts are brought out as contrary. He was of the opinion that the City should have a copy of the financial proposals of Stamford and also of the City' s proposals within the next five years and that the City Manager should give an estimate of what amalgamation would mean to the City of Niagara Falls at this time. He *further stated that the City Council should immediately apply to the Ontario Municipal Board for an Order uniting the two municipalities. Ald. Inglis stated his regret that there has been no editorial comment in the Press on amalgamation as the subject had been before Council for the last few years and guidance should be given to the people. ~He ~as of the opinion that both Councils should get together and discuss the problem and stop the bickering. That both nuntcipalities have too many interests in con~on and that their resources should be pooled for the good of the people; that Niagara Falls cannot await the pleasure of the Stamford Council to make the' necessary improvements which should be proceeded with as far as this City is concerned. He mentioned the incinerator, garbage disposal, new City Hall and Police Station and ~tated that the City cannot wait for five years, that these should be co- ordinated with an area plan; that a considerable amount had been spent on a town plan which was not sufficient. He was of the Opinion that the City should annex sufficient area of the Township to establish proper City boundaries. With reference to the area plan, Ald. McKinley stated that the plan is an area plan which takes in the Township of Stamford, Village of Chippave and the City of Niagara Falls and will become effective Just as soon as Council passes the necessary by-law adopting it; the other two municipalities are wait- in~ for the City to pass their by-law and then their by-laws will be passed. No. 202 - Mr. Edward Hoff - requesting installation of parking space for three buses on the north side of .Park Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Jolley that the com~,nication be received and filed and the request granted. (Contrary - McK4nley and Donald.) An amendment made by Ald. McKinley and Donald, that the commanication be laid over for one week and the City Manager make a survey regarding traffic conditions at this location was lost; the vote being - Aye -Ald. McKinley, Donald and Logan. Nays -Ald. I~glis, ,Jolley, MacDonald and Nayor Hawkins. SEE Report No.163. At this point, Ald. Donald arose and offered his resignation to Council as Chairma~ of the Arena Committee and Traffic Cmmm4ttee, that it was not his intention this year to be on. any Committees. Referring to ~his appoint- ment to Arena Comm4ttee, he spoke of conditions as he found them and that so far durin~ 1952, the City has taken in around $7,000. Referring to the appoint- ment of an Arena Manager, he advised he ,had voted against the appointment because of the salary to be paid. All members of Council spoke very favourably of the work performed by Ald. Donald and requested him to remain as Chairman of the Arena Oammittee and also of the Traffic CcmmLttee. F~PORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 160 - City ~ana~er - re resolution of the City 'of London, askin~ the Minister of ~umtcipal Affairs to review regulations governing retention and destruction of documents. ORBEKED on the motion of Aid. l~cDonald and Jolley that the report be received and adopted, *' No. 161 - City _Manager - reporting on the 2 agreements with Village of Chippave re supply of w~ter from Filtration Plant. OEDEEED on the motion of- Aid. Kinley and NacDon~ld that the report be received and adopted. 162 - cf.q_!kL r _ ORDEBjED on the ~ion of reco.~ncndo atL.~,u!:~-,,! ,~j i"lu,nbln~ ins:m,%a. e~ 'err z adopted. AId, }~cDonald and Jo!l%- thaL ;~ ,ef~'. [ .... e ~tlon. .... - P~l't ,Do received arld ~ P~ 'b De receiv,~d an,-], fiL~dj ~' n ~,-e roeLion of No. 16~ _ City Mana-er _ re OEEED o~th~{~' ~ hauli~ of mterial~ in h.~avy tmh~k~ on Nsi~ ~ ..... ~ and 5 be adopted~ n the.. the report be recei-:,:d a;~j'~,~,~'7~VU'Dcn t.he meLLon of and that a f~ther report be subCUed in eo,n ....... N~er 3. ........ cco~mendations No. 166 - ~ty Clerk _ r~por~ on Co~We~,~nce oF Ju~ 2riCh. CRDg}~D on the motion of Ald. McK~ gacDona].d that the Pepor6 be received and adopted. No. 167 - Deputy City Clerk . recot~end. issuance of liceaces. motion of lld. MacDonala ~d Donald that tile r~porL be received and adopLed and Hcences isaued accovdi~. PETITIONS The follmdng Petitions were~s~e1~ted; No. 21 - Mr. and Mrs. M. MelZ/n!~ka and 20 obhe.r.a~s caused by Hydro trucks. .... ----- Protesbi~ noise on Allen Avenue O~EED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the petition be received ~d a coW foP~rded to the H.E.P.C. Projec~ Manager and the Petitioners not~ied of this action. (Ald. Ix~lis _ contra~ . I~,~ taken up ~th the Hydrc ~n been at ~ ear~ date, was net seconded. be alleviation of this noise - _ stipulation of Mc- Gr~l Avenue ~' a one-w~ sC~eet. O~E~D on the motion of Ald. McKinley ~ogan that the ~titton be received ~d referred tc the Chaiman of TrYfie for a repo~. and MISCELLANEOUS The Deputy City Clerk advised Council that a phone call had been received from the County Clerk's office, requesting the presence of Council,s representatives at a meeting in Welland on Thursday, August 7th at 7.30 p.m. of the Court House Buildtr~ Committee. Ald. Donald and the City~bnager advised that they be in attendance. BY-LAWS The followin~BF.laws were ~assed; ~ - To authorize the signlug. of a standby agreement with ,the Village of Chippawa. It was ordered on the' motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald that Aid. Jolld~be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time.. Carried. ' It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Jolley and MacDonald that P~le 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the b -law be given the second reading. C - arried. (Ald. Donald and Inglis - contrary~. ~ird Reading .Ald. MacDonald and McEimley. Carried (Ald. I~glis and Donald- contrary). r. hi No. ~839 - To provide for permission to Sell.Telephone Co. to place two poles on '~ ' North Street, west of Stanley Street. It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first ti~e. Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that Rule 36 (2) 'of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. ~acDonald and NcKinley - Carried. No. ~8~0 - To provide forthe signing of an agreement amending the Supplemental Agreement in effect, dated October 10, 1936, between the City of Niagara Falls, New York, The Niagara Parks Commission, The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario and The Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that Ald. Mc- Kinley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. -.Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jol%.ey and McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried. (Ald. Inglis - contrary). Third Reading -Ald. Donald and Logan. Carried. (AId. Inglis - contrary). Ald. Inglts referred tot he traffic Jam last Sunday night, and was of the opinion Abet in connection with the situation at Falls View and Main Street, if Township of Stamford were made apart of-this agreement, they would have to make some effort to control traffic and also accept other responsibilities in connectionwith the operation of the Illumination Board. No, 484~. - To prohibit the use of Main Stree~ for heavy traffic. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and. McKinley. that AId. Jolley be given' the privilege of introduc~n~ the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried, Third Read4n~ -Ald. Donald and Mclinley - Carried. It was' fUr~he~ moved on the motion of Aid. Donald and McKinley that the by-law be forwarded to the Department of Nighways for approval. No, ~ -Toauthorize the signing of an agreement for sale and deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Ald. Logan be given the privilege of introducing t~e-by-~aw and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried,. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley a~d Logan that Rule 35 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be tampora~il~ suspended and the law be given the second reading. - Carried, Third Reading -Ald. MacDonald and Logan - Carried, ~ - TO authorize the execution of an Agreement for Sale and Deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Ald. Logan be given the Privilege of introducing the by-law an~ the by-law be read the first time.. Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and MacDonald th~'~t Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily law be given the second readi~.. Carried. suspen~'ed and the by. Third Reading _Ald. Jolley and Donald . Carried. The ~ollowiniResolutionwa~sed. No. 82 - McKINLEy _ jO~.RF~OLVED that the City of Niagara Falls accede to the request of the Niagara Falls Collegiate Football Team and forego the City's share of the gate on Student Tickets t~rned in to Oakes Park for the s~g~nes in which N.F.C.V.I. will Participate during the fall season of 1952; that it is understood that this will not apply to aWI admissions paid at the gate or to outside teams; that it is further understood that this ~dll not apply to the games in which N.F.C.V.I. and Stamford C.~.I. will Particil~te; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. The Council adjourned to Finance on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley. READ AND ADOFrED, llth August,1952. Deputy Clerk ....... 3;~ayor. FINANCE ~ETING Council Chamber, 5th August,1952. The Finance Meeting was held on Tuesday, 5th August,1952 for the purpose of aPprovir~ and also passin~ the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, with the exception of AId. Mowers, Sundry accounts in the enount of $~2,563.46 were approved by the Committee, The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were . ordered placed in the money by-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of~ Ald. McKinley and MacDonald. · The Summary of Tenders for the supply of coal was presented for consid- eration. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Ing!is and Donald that the tender of the Canadian Coal Compan~r, the lowest tender, be accepted. The City Manager presented a report on behalf of the Committee to study the tenders received for equipment to be mounted on Fire Truck Chassis and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the repor~ be received and adopted and Lafrance ladder equipment be mounted on the Inter- national Chassis at a cost of $10,585. The City Manager presented a report on the price of a Hart Battery and also an Exide Battery for the consideration of Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Inglis that the report be laid over for one week and the City Manager Make a further investigation on batteries. A previous motion by Ald. MacDonald and McKinley that the report be received and adopted, was withdrawn. The City Manager presented a recommendation on behalf of the request of E. J. Farebrother, for one week's leave of absence, followi~%~ his regular holiday period. ORDERED on the motion.of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. ~ne City Manager presented a reccemendation on the attendance of Fire Chief Shaptonat the Annual Convention of Dominion Association of Fire Chiefs to be held in St. John's, New Brunswick, September let to ~th inclusive. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Donald that the report be received and adopted. The City Treasurer's Comparison of tax collections to July 31st,1952 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Mayor Hawkims that the report be received, given the usual publicity and filed. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. EacDonald and. McKinley. ........... . .... READ AND ADOPTED, llth August,1952. COUNCIL MEETING Counef] The Council re-assembled at the close of the re.Jular Council an~ Fi~nce Meetings for the ~urpose of passi~ the by-law which covere~ the acccunt~ The foYlowin~ By_law ~ - To Provide mor~es for ~eneral PurFoses. It was ordered on the metion of Ald. McKir~ey an:~ Donald t~at A~d It was ordered on the motion of AId. Donal,:l and McKinley tha~ Ru~e 36 (2) Of the Sts~xding Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-] aw be given the second reading. , Carried. Third Reading .Ald. ~cDonald and McE~ley _ C~rried. The Council adjourned to Cofferonce on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley READ AND ADOPIED, llth August, 1952. Deputy Clerk '' CONFERENCE Council Chamber, ~th August,1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Tuesday, 5th August,1952 for the Purpose of considering various matters. All members were present, with the exception of Ald. Mowers. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins presided. After consideration of the items placed before them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, llth A~gust,1952.. :5i8 THIRTY-SECOND ~EETING Council Chamber, !lth August,1952. REGULAR ~ZETIDD Pursuant to adjournment, the Council. met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, !lth August,19~2 for the purpose of consideri~g general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Inglis anti Mowers. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous mcetfil~, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Logan. - DEPUTATIONS Mr. John Simon, son of Mrs. Phoebe Simon, proprietor of the Bus Terminal on Bridge Street, appeared before Council in connection with a petition which he presented on behalf of three merchants on the north side of Park Street, between Clifton Avenue and Erie Avenue, protesting the install- ation of a bus stop in connection with a bus terminal which is being proposed at 215-217 Park Street and for~nich Council had received a request for said installation at their last mee~ir~. On the,motion of Ald. McKinley and Logan it was ordered that he be heard. Mr. SDaon stated that it was not his desire to dictate to the City Council, but was of the opinion that ,the adoption of a by-law permitting the location of a bus step in this vicinity v~uld be a traffic hazard. He desired to know whether the opinion of the City Manager, Chief of Police or Chairman of the Traffic Committee had been sought. His Worship the }.~yor advised Mr. Simon that the City Council are not interested in v~at agreement has been reached between the Bus Companies and the parties interested and it is Councit's desire to facilitate traffic movement· SEE Pe~it.~t~n__N_9.o~ SEE By-law ....... Mr. WalterMalkiweich appeared before Council in connection with his difficulty to obtain the installation of proper sewerage for his hotel at the corner of River Road and Elgt~ Street and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald andLogan that the matter be referred to the City Manager for a report. TENDERS Tenders had been called for the excavating and backfilling of sewer trenches on Murray Street, Victoria Avenue and watermain trenches on Broughton Aven~e and DyscnAvenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that the tenders received be opened, initialledbyHis Worship, tabulated and r~ferred to the City Manager for a report and Fecemmendatien. COMMUNICATIONS The followln~ Communications were presented; No. 203 - Township of Stamford - resolution requesting City to restore Murray Street to original condition, before the installation of a watermain by the City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Donald and Logan that the communication be received and the Township notified 9f the recommendation of the City MansEer. SEE Report No.16~. No. 20~ - GordonMitchell, Project Mane or, H.E.P.C. - ack. receipt of copy of ~PETITION re noise in vici~ty of Allen~$~rme caused by operation of Diesel 'trucks. 0R~E~D on ~he ~ct~on 'of Ald. Donald 'and~acDonald'that 'the 'c~m~Ani- ' .cation be received and filed. ~ed No. 169 - Cit,y ManOr _ ~ . e repcti kc r~cci-,.e./enl filed. 't f n of A d ~ ~,- 2;ic?~E~ha:] Avenue. 9~D~R~D ' - · MacDonald and Logan that the reiLol,b b,~ rec~-i,,,:-~ aud filed, ~!'~ODo - ext.msion of Palmet Av:m:~. Oi!DE~EO on tR3 motion of · nald and Logan that the report be recelvs4 ant fU~her recO~endation. It is un~erstood that this matBet wLll come boro:,e Com~cil again a~ an early date. No. 172 - Ci~.fana~ _ ATnelgmmatiou. CRDE E MacDonald th%at t~' report be received an~ la~jDc to Press and ~dio. -Ald. Jolley arrived at the meeting _ No. 173 - Traffic Co.~lttee _ recoz~ne ~. Streets, ,b~~ ~'a o ~ nt McOra~l Avenue from Ferry MacDonald ana Logan tt~ the re ~'~ y street. ORDERED on th,-, to SprfiE No. 174 -~ Clerk , report on Coniferonce, August 5th. ORDERED on the motion ef Ald. ~ac~on~ld sniff Donald that the report be received and filed. No. 175 - Deputy Clerk _ recommend. issuance of licenc,,s. ORDERED on the Motion of Ald. MacDo~akd and McKinley that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. FE~TITIONS L~atd .over from the~revlous~mee~ti_n,Jl ~. 22 - Mr. and Mrs. J. Damore and three .'~ ,, _ ~ ~,, ~ ~ .., . and Log~ that the Petitlonbe rZcei~ed'ind°~the motion of Ald. MacDonald · led and the request granted. SEE Report 1~. The followin~ Petitions wer~.~; p mit bus stop on Pare off clir[ the a by-hw Avenue, 0RDEED on the motion of AId. McKitey and MacDonald that the petition be received and laid on the table, ~e~i~ reports, in ~iti~, from the City ~nager and Chief of PPlice. No. 2~ - Mr. and Mrs. D. Fortester and 8 other families - r6questi~ action in connection with blocked sewers i~ the~icinit~'~jeond Avenue, between Maple Street and Huron Street. This petition was presented to Couaeil by Ald. Logan, who stated that due to the heavy rain storms, basements had become flooded and furnaces damaged, and some action ~dlI be necessa~ to remedy this condition. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and McKinley be received'and filed and the Sewer Department instructed to that the petition take ~natever steps are necessary to alleviate the clo,.,~yod condition of these sewers. 519 .The foLlov~_~ngBy-lawwas presented~ Nq..~.~ - To mend By-law Number 3790, respecting traffic. It was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and Logan that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that By-law NumberS845 be laid over for consideration of full Council and the City Manager, Chief of Police be requested to subnit reports, in writing, in connection '~dth the proposed installation of a bus stop in conjunction xdth a bus terminal at 215-g17 Park Street. Council adjourned to Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Logan. BEAD Ak~ ADOPTED, lath Angust,1952. Deputy Clerk . ~a~. ~- ;~mr. FINANCE MEETIN~ Council Chamber, Llth August,1952. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, llth August,1952 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certi- fied and placed before them. All members of the Committee were present, vdth the exception of Ald. Inglis and Mowers. , Sundry Accounts in the mount of $36,053.89 were approved by the Com- mittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were placed in the money by-law for presention to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Donald. .~- The City Manager' s report advising of the price of the Har~ Battery and also that of an Exide Battery, for the Filtration,Plant, laid over from the previous meeting for a further check as to ~nether a 60-cell battery could be ordered through a local dealer, was again presented for consideration along with a further report by the city Manager. ' ORDEF~D on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~aoDonald that the reports be received and filed and the reco~endation of khe City Nanager be adopted and a Hart Battery be parchased through the local agent, of Lot 13, Plan 2, as Previously accepted by the. Cerr'ikt.., . dation of the Proper~y Comaelites and on the motion ~e report of the City Maziag.~r was pra.~ Glenvlew Social Oluk to obtain the 4ted to the ~U[.'U%i, Hickson Avenue, ~th the proviso that a buildir~ building and propose to use the ground level flo,:.~ as ~ t'?r,~pcrar. y reef Co:. the structure to carry on their activities in the ]ar:~e bas.-~ncLt a!r..=:=dy built. OE~D on the motion of Ald. Dona].d and His ?:orshi~U the M.%~oz. that th,~ be received ~d adopted and the deed issued as recor.mended. The Statement of Relief for the month ,..f JulL. ~ W:,3 ~l'z;sv~l{ZOrJ f02' consideration. It was crdered on the motion of Ald. Z<ci[.~ ~ .... ~nd NacDcna],~ tha5 the Statement be received~ given the usual Publicity an:!' ~ ~ filed, The Committee arose and repozted to Council on the motion of i!d. McKixfiey and Donald. READ AND ADOPTED, lath August,1952. Deputy Clerk .................. ' / COUNCIL~ETING Council Chamber, llth August,1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings fox' the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee and also to pass the by-l~w in connection vdth the con- veyance of Lot l~, Plan 2, Emery Street to P. Casucci. All members ef the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. inglis and Mowers. BY=LAV~ The followin~ By-laws were ~assed; ~ - To provide monies for general pm~oses. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Donald and McKinley that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time.. Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried. Third Readin~ -Ald. MacDonald and McKit~Ley - Carried. No. ~81+7A - To authorize the execution of an agreement for sale and deed. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley that Ald. Logan be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of A].d. McKinley and Logan that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second ~readin~. - Carried. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and Logan - Carried. ~ESOLUTION The follo'~q Reso!ubion was passed; No. 83 - LCCAN - JOTJXY - RESOLVED that a communication be fort2rded to ~'. A. J. Lomass Vice Presidents Canadian National ~aib~s~'s requestin~ a~ inFor- mation regardliE the property on the south side of Buttrey Street and advisix~ that the City of Niagara Falls would appreciate knowing when a favourable rep4! may be forthcoming as to the availability of'these lands for industrial purposes; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. The Council adjourned to conference on the motion of AId. McKinley and Logan. EEADANDADOPTED, 18th August,1952. Deputy Clerk . CONFERENCE Council Chamber, llth August,1952. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings on Monday, llth August,1952 for the purpose of considering various matters. All members were present,with the ception of Ald. Inglis and Mowers. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins presided. After ccnsiderat_~o_q of .on the motion of A!d. Jol]_ey and Donald. "~ i~EAD Ai,D ADOP~_.D, !8th At eas Io~ Deputy C!srk ...... TH!RTY-TH. IrtD T.~ZETINC Council Chamber, 18th August,1952. REGULAR I.ZETiNG }kwsuant to adjournment, the Council met at 5.00 P.M. on Monday, 18th August,1952 fox' the purpose of considering general business end finance. All members of the Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Jolley. -Ald. Inglis arrived at the meeting - -Ald. Logan arrived at the meeting - DEPUTATION Mr. A. H. Farebrother, Traffic Manager of the Canada Coach Lines Limi~ed v;as present at the meeting in comxection with Com~anication Nuntuber 205 and on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and McKi~ley was permitted to address Coun- cil. He advised Council that due to unsatisfacto~ conditions and the hap- hazard meander in which information and ticket sales were handled at the Bridge Street Te~vainal, arrangements have been made to move to a new location at 217 Park Street, vfnich v~l!l be operated by l.h'. Edward Ho£f. He further advised that Gray Coach Lines Limited and Greyhound Lines are also in accord with this idea. The three bus companies agreed to give notice to t~nm~nate the agency on Bridge Street as of August 25th and they were so notified. Mr. Farebrother further advised that if permission is granted to the new agency on Park Street, definite instructions will be issued to all bus drivers so that no unnecess~ry congestion xdll be caused in the area; it is felt that the new location ~lll meet all requirements. He then presented a counter-petition signed by nine business men in the area, stating they have no objection to the proposed bus terminal at 21~-2!7 Park Street and pointed out that three of the signatories on this petition were also recorded on the first petition which protested the opexdng of the terminal and referring specifically to Mr. Eastland, stated tbst this man had not himself signed his name on the first petition, that a member of his staff had done this. AId. Do~mld, in referring to the proposed bus route, was not in fayour of the use of Cataract Avenue~ a macadam street, when River R~d could be used andKr. Farebrother advised that the Company is prepared to make changes necessary to meet the requirements of Council. Mr. Farebrother also presented a survey showing the traffic count on Bridge Street and Park Street, but Ald. McKinley pointed out that these figure~ will be reversed after the 25th of August. Mr. John Simon was p~rmitted to address the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Jolley. He again referred to the inadequacy of the proposed location to provide proper parking accommodation for the number of buses in operation and further advised that he could not understand how Council could go against the Judgment of the City Manager, Chief of Poli_cg and Chairman of Traffic. His Worship the l~yor reminded Kr. Simon that Council were not interested in which agency controlled the terminal, but desired to keep business and taxation within the City and also provide facilities for the travelling public. Ald. Logan was of the opinion that it would have to be understood that if traffic congested to any extent, then a change ?muld have to be made if this new location proves to be unsatisfactory. It was ordered on the motion of Ald, I~glis and MacDonald that the matter be laid on the table until the by-law is considered. ,, SEE Communication No. 205. SEE Petitions Nee. SEE By-Law Number lev of McKinley and MacDonc, ld that 7 '.~fican C'~an.~mid Co_m~2.~_ iavit:xtl.,n So ,'~ficl7,7 p ~ tlon of ~5 P a -urnace. ~6~ori the r~oticn of AId, ?'~scDc,,'rld ~hs.[ the communication be rec~ve,~ an:l Fi].c:;1~ the inviLatian 208 - Assessment ~on;~ssi onev _ peque~gj ~. - ~pa~,i~:S ,~,~ , ~ -. on the motion of A] 2, I~,gan an2 }. Donan~ %hal EPORTS The follo~wina Reports.w_qre Present__e_~d; No. 176 - Ci~tZ Mana-er _ re application to o 'crate a ~ 'o - ~ ~ Street. OR~)"lvPjEb' ~°~{~t'[{c motion of Aid in q~ sp ~nd Hac~u'' ~.-z~n/Lal ,-~t 217 Park ' ~ .... onald that the report be received and laid on the table until By-law N~%er 4845 is considered. !t was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers that the reporL be received and filed. No. 177 - .C__hi~r q.f__2~li__ce - re proposed bus t~- · c ~ved and ia ~ the motlon of Aid. I~lis and MacDonald th o e < id table until By-law N~er 4a45 is considered. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald. Jo~ey and Mowers that the report be received and filed. SZ~_BIri_av2 N_q,jS~s~, No. 178 - City Hall Committee ,_ recomnenditl~ purchase of old Customs Building at the corner of Clifton Avenue 'and Park Street. O~DERED on the motion of Ald. Mc- Kinley and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted. No. 179 - City ManaEer . possibility of opening Leader Lane. No. 180 - City MansEer . request of W. ~'~lkiweich for sewer service for Rapids Tavern. ORDERED on the motion of AId, I~lis and Mowers that the veport~s be received and referred back to the City Manager for a further report ~.~th reference to the Glenview Area and also other vital areas, in order of their need and approximate costs; in the meantime arrangements be made so that Mr. Malkiweich san carry on pending permanent improvement. No. 181 - Cit.~l_erk . recommending issuance of liCenoes. ORDEED on the motion of Ald, Ma~8nal~nd McKinley that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingl~v. PmT _TIONS. Laid o._._~ve.~r~.f. rp~ the previous.me~ No, 23 - Charles J, Lococo and 3 others - protesting passing of by-law to allow busses to stop on Park'Street, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Inglis and Mac- .Donald that the Petition be received and laid on the table until By.law Number ;+8~ is considered, It was further ordered on the motion of Ald, Jolley and Mowers that the petition be received and filed, 'Th% fojloj_v~q Petitions were presented;. No, 25 - Internationalj. oECo,___a_nd eiMht others - no objection to location of bus terminal, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Inglis and MacDonald that the petition be received and laid on the table until By-law N~nffoer ~8~5 is considered. It was further ordered on the motion of Ald, Jolley and Mowers that the petition be r~ceived and filed, SE~EBy-Law No,~841 No, 25 - C. L, Clark ~n__d_ l_~others re flooding ef cellars on Allen Avenue, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Donald and Mowers that the petition be received and referred to the CityManager for ~ report, Laid over from thq previous meeting; No, _~.45.- To amend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law respecti~ traffic, It was ordered on the motion of Ald, Jolley and Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-l~ be given the second reading. - Carried (Ald, Donald and McKinley - contrary), Third Reading -Ald, Mowers and Inglis - Carried, (Contrary Ald. Mcl~m!ey.and Donald, The fol!qw%r~ By-law was pa%_s_e.dI No. Z~7 - To amend By-law Number 3790, bein~ a by-law respecting traffic, It was ordered on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Mowers that Ald. Donald be given the privilege of intr~lucing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time, - Carried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Ald, Jolley and ~cDonald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, - Carried Unanimously, Third Readt~ -Ald, Donald and Mowers - Carried UnanDaously, 'RESOLUTION The following ~epolution was ~assed; No, 8~ - MG'~ER9 - McKINIEY - RESOLVED that the Chairman of Traffic Committee be requested t6 ~e~'~rt~on th"'~ possible elimination of parking on the north side of Morrison Street between Bucklay Avenue and Victoria Avenue; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried Unanimously.. The Council adjourned to Finance on the motion of Ald. McKimley and Donald. READ A.k~] ADOPTED, 25th Au~ust,19~2o Clerk ......... F!i'~ANCE t.~ETIrI~ Coun.Dj.]. Ch~-mber~ IS t.h fil~u..; t, 1752. The Finance Meeti,~g wa~ held on Mon;i~,y, t~th of AuSu~t,l?52 for the purpose of appro~ and also passil~ the various account~ which h~,i been certified and placed before them. All meters of the Cem~it~cc m~r~ present. Sund~y accounts in the ~ount of $3S,4s?.76 were approved by t. hc Con- e e. The Aceomits substirred, b?ir~ passed or other~dae Jea!k wltI~ ~.-{~,a ordered placed in the money by-law for Presentation to the Council on the motion of A!d. McKi~ey ancF His '/~orshlp the Mayor. ~e S~ary of Tend,~rs for e:zcava,:~ c.n and back~i] linL off tr,~ncb ,s on Murray Street, Victoria Avenue] Brou~hton Avenue and Dyson Avenue ;.;,as for consideration. It was ordered on the motif on oC Alc]. Lojan and Mowers the SumaDZ be received and filed and the tendcr su~mitt,,.d by GalaSair~. Bros. the lowest tender~ be accepted~ at an approzimtc total co~;t, of His Worshi~ the Mayor a~vised Ccunci] oC the int,mt. ion r,~ the "~n~"', Fans Evening Review to issue a Special Edition in co,section with the openi~ of their new buildi~ at the corner of Valley-fay and Mom-ison Street and desired to know ~]ether the Coamittce were in favour o~ purchs. s!~:g a ha]f-:pa~e ad at a cost of ~80.00 in this edition. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Mc- Ki~ey and Mowers that a ha~-page ad be purchased at a cost of $80.00. Ald. Mowers referred to the unsightly condition near th,~ corner of Bri~e Street and First Avenue, ~ere Z~erm~n Bui!~ers are storirG sewer pipe and stated that this stil! prevails although ib had been agree'] durirG the Totu' of Inspection that they would be asked to ~emove this pits. ~e City NanaJ,:r a~reed to ~ite %o this Company requesti~t the removal of the pil-~o i;~ediately. Ald. Donald referred to the condition b'r~va5ling at the Victoria Avenue Arena ~ere brambles and weeds are spreadi~ and the City Manager advised that this miter would have to be taken care of by the Officer in Conmnd. ~e City Manager presented a report. on the application of Leonard Cash- more fop a buildi~ pett to construct an addition to the service s~atlon at 787 Bridge Street at an est~ted cost of $1,600. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKi~ey and MacDonald that the report be received and adopted and the Pe~t issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid, Donald and McKinley, REED Ah~) ADOPTED, 25th August,1952- 52'& i Ifter consideration oC th~ iS.!ms placeJ befora t',n32; th; C,',r'c,itt,:<, '-*:":"'_;~!d ,"n the motion of AId. Jo!ley and Donald. COUNCIL ~]ETING Council Chamber, lath August,1952. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-lawwhich covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of the Council were present. BY-LAW The followingBy-law was passed; No. ~8~8 - To provide monies for general purposes. It was ordered' on the motion of Ald. McKinley and MacDonald that Ald. Jolley be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the firbt time. - Carried UnanimouslY- It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Donald that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarilY suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried Unanimously. Third Readings- Ald. MacDonald and Donald - Carried UnanimouslY. RESOLUTION The followln~ ResolutiOn was passed; , · No. 85 - JOLLEY - LOGAN - RESOLVED that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Mr. George Doxcaing, upon his election as an Ontario Representative on the Executive of the newly-formed National Federation of National Public Employees; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried UnanimouslZ. The Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of AId. Donald and M~ters. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th August,1952. Clerk READ AND ADOPTED, 25th AuiSusL,1952° Clerk ...... , THIRTY -FOURTH MEETING Council Chamber, 25th August,1952. REGULAR ~ŒETING Pursuant to adjournment, the Council DIet at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 25th August, 1952 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of the Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Donald. The Council, haviDÌ received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, ~opted these on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Moliers. DEPUTA1;.Ig,li Representatives of the Greater Niagara Dump Truck Owners',Association were present and on the motion of Ald. Jolley and Mowers, Mr. Charles Gannett was given permission to address Council. Mr. Gannett advised Council of the difficulties they were experiencing because of competition from outside truckers and requested that Council consider a by-law requiring City Cartage licences such as are in effect in Hamilton and Toronto in an effort to control the number of vehicles in operation, being of the opinion that such a by-law would be of benefit with reference to speeding and overloading. ~1r. Ninacs advised that it was their intention to approach the Councils of Stamford and Chippawa with a view to obtaining similar action, and that such a licence, if issued, would be recognized'in all three municipaiities. ,,',' ' Ald. Jolley felt that they had good arguments but suggested that the matter be referred to the City }~ger and the City Solicitor to ascertain if there were some legal aspects to the matter whereby Council would not have the authority to pass such a by-law. - Ald. Inglis arrived at the meeting - the City Clerk thenãdvised that in the case of cities, authority is given to the Board of Police Commissioners under Section 406 of The Ontario Municipal Act to govern operations of dump trucks, but in the case of to\illS, townships and villages, the authority is vested in the respective Councils. - Ald. 110\ierS left the meeting - Ald. Jolley then amended his motion to refer the matter to the Board of Police Commissioners for consideration. This was seconded by Ald.MacDonald. Ald. Inglis stated that although a by-law was passed prohibiting heavY trucks from operating on Main Street, the empty trucks were still utilizing this route and getting around the by-law. - Ald. Mowers returned to the meeting - Mr. Orr was of the opinion that the Police Commission could pass a by-law controlling truck operations, but was doubtful as to whether they could , prohibit outside Companies, if they obtained the necessary City licence. He advised that during the last few days, trucks from the Project have been using the route from North to Temperance to Ferry to Allen and must be stopped as these streets will not stand up under heavy loads. He was of the opinion that if this by-law \iould stop this practice, he was in favour of it as some- thing has to be done to keep these heavy trucks off city streets. Ald. Inglis stated that he would like to see the motion amended to read that the application of the Greater Niagara Dump Truck Owners' Association be referred to the City Manager for study and a report to Council as to recom- mendations which should be made to the Police commission and the City Clerk be req,uested to obtain any information possible from outside sources such as the City of Toronto. SEE Resolution N2..&~' Ald. Mowers suggested that the Manager also take the,matter of trans- port trucks under advisement. . ~-~'~~~~~;;~:;~¡!!m :' : I' L . CONHtTtonCA"'IO"" ,f' , ald over from th " --~ ,¡, 'i --- e prev,ous me t' ' ' N - '-e..d~ I o. ZOg - Assessment C ' , :' ; the Assessmento'¡o'fIc-~'i\.~ - request; the COInT'lUnicat' - e. O,WE!ŒD on th ,,_oG PJ'oVLi."'l or ~ of 1953 the ' l~n ?e received and fi / ì m~tJ.on of AId, 10"1:t- a ca, "for dulch" of t~ COver the l~~r~¡~~~~ ~~ th" Estimat~~' f'~~clt~~t3,.~~~n~~(;e~J~:,~;,"':a~~0~;i:d C that, ndDled, 'such vehicle' ton" sedan and four J '0"- 0, ~:n,OOo 00 ,.,,~. H, cu::cll s 0 be clearly 1 coupc:) for th ,- . ..'..' ~ or les3 lIk,r.<ed as to th ' e U,c of th,'op;.. , ell' Oh'1pl'-h', ' ."lC2.~3 .. o,lP and ¡:ur;:;osù. -AId 10 ~e')ort ":0 IS? . gan arrived at np. ' ~!.......:::.~ The folloldn 7 C ' t '.. r,¡eet,-",' - I, ommunlcatio ' '" , . ros ,;ere "resent> ¡, No 20 ~,-- L(, . 9 - ~hen 1 A -- and !1acDonald tíìã~~ - sewer trouble " " ÞIanager on the communication b 1: ORD_.tLD on th" 'nor' , ordered on ~heewemrotC~nditions in the G]~~",:,~daov"r untH the ~e,~~~:1 Oo~ t^¡ld.llo¡:;lis ta 10n of' AId}' '~'-~" rea "- ' ,-.. L 10 COt' onb~~~d~~il t?e City Hanage; ¡:~D~~E.l:i and ¡'¡cKinî;,¡' c~~=~<l~~~l, It :laS fur~h~r ~ons :Ln this area. 0 e opportunity to present" ~°:w:,un~c-.t i."'1 be N dvLç,~leQ rerorts o. 210 - Pastor B" E 20 . .,.. Ch h tho ORDERED on the-'m~t~- - requostbß pel'J1'J.o ' be received and filed ann ~~~ of Ald. NacDona]d '0.111 ~~~~~ ~o hold tag da;', :)ept, - e request granted. ' - c,¡ th"t the comllunication REFORTS The follow! R . ng eports llere pre sented 0 No. 192 - Cha' '" ~ for," ~rman of ,oCluipment Co' 't' prO¡lS~on of a car ORD'" IDml tee - re requeot ,¡ the report be received' and a~RED on the motion of Ald. ~;",;~sessment CoJr,¡c,:."sioner opted. 5 1S and HacDonalcl that No. 183 - City Mana~er ' ORDERED on the mot' - repetltion of residents 0 ' and i'iled. ~on of AId, HacDonald and Incl' fthALen Avenue rc floodin!.: <> 1S at the rej;ort be receiv;d No. 184 :- Traffic Committee - t.'o " Ald. McKinley and JolleJ' that th recoJ1UJendatlOns. OillJE?ED OJ' th t' e report be receiv d d . e mo 10n of No M5 C' e an adopted. Of'Ald - ~ty Clerk - recomr1endjn ' . . MacDonald and H ' g 1ssuance of licence" Olw-nn lssued accordinglJ' owers that the report be received' cl' "'¡'..ID on the motion .' an adopted and licences !~o. 186 - City Hanager - Ald. Inglis, the COt' re sevier conditions in Glenvie\ A different schemes ~ Yh~¡anager elaborated on his report: d r:~., At the request of FoUo\dng discussio~ ~~ under consideration to remedy c~n'J~~ ~lS:d, Coun~il of the that the report b ' ~ lias ordered on the motion of Hd " ,10n" In th1S area. presentin" deta Ole tabled for tliO lleeks until the v 1 . AacDonald and HcKinley .. ~ ed reports. "Janagel' has the opportunity of FETn'IONS Laid Over f rom the previous meetinp;' N 6 ~ o. 2 - C.L.Cl~and 14 oth ~~l;~e e:~t~~n of ld. ~IacDona~~s a~/~~if~d~~~/~h Alle~, A~enue District. OlillEJŒD .,...,",.,,~ report of the City }!anager be ' ele J.tl~n be received and , """'0""'"""" re?~~~e..a~dÜled.", SEE Report No.lS3. ¡ 'I!t , ¡ I I f I~ : : ¡ J : ¡ , ~ :q , 'I ~ " ;~ . , '¡it] ,;)~ r: ):1:,1, " "",,1,\ ;: ¡ H;>, : 1:1;,,' I I' II:;' ¡ ¡ I¡"J'¡" " ' i.'oj !f')j :~ J,h' ¡~ ')L !'~ ' , :!', ; , :'¡;'d~¡'i 'J r¡'~lr ;1; , ,;fj , , ii' H;~ ( ;(,\H Ii '"iii' r:,!;:>: Ii .i', i' " The following petition was presented; No. 27 - Mrs. Anne Pineo and 27 others - protesting against Raynor-Atlas ShaSt No. 2 personnel. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that the petition be received and a coranmnication be forwarded to Mr. }~tchell, Project Manager, requesting that Raynor-Atlas Construction Company employ street patrols in an effort to-eliminate as much of the dust nuisance as possible and also that they be requested to burn rubbish elsewhere. This vms not voted on. Following discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers that the City Manager personally take up the complaints contained in the petition · with ~{r. Mitchell, Project ~nager, and consider the possibility of the acquisition of a flusher to be used for abatement of dust nuisance_not only at this location but at other points where the condition may arise. ESOL~I~S The following Resolutions were passed; No. 86 -JOT. TI~y _ MacDONALD - RESOLVED that the application of the Greater Niagara ~_tmp Truck Owners' Association be referred to the City 1.~nager for study and a report to Council as to recommendations which should be made to the Police Commission, and the City Clerk be requested to obtain any information possible from outside sources such as the City of Toronto; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried No. 87 - MCKINLEY -MacDONALD -RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council be held on Monday, 8th September, 1952 at 7;30 p.m. and the Seal of the Corporation be heroic affixed. Carried. BY-LAW The followinK By-law was presented; No. 484? - To akthorize the construction of a storm water sewer on Murray Street from Drummond Road to Orchard Avenue. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. MacDonald and Mowers that Ald. Jolley begiron the privilege of intreducirig the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. JolleyandMacDonald that Rule (26) (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by- law be given the second reading. - Carried. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Jolleyand Mowers that the by-law be referred to the Ontario Municipal Board. The. Council adjourned to Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Logan and Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, B~h. Sept. 1952. Clerk ' ., ~AAA~ ,, ...___ ~or, FINAffCE MEETING Counc_~ 1 Che.m~er, of The Finance Neetint wa ~ 25th August,1952. PP ring and also s ''~ - ~d on }Ionda~, "="h ~ ~ ion of Ald. Donald ' ~' mberz of the Ccm~,~[~' ......... t.:~ been ~'cp-~,~, , aroPn neshe , ~t .... ,,. .,~.bh ~fk, e)i2ell,t_d Sund~ Accounts in the amount of ~35~011,!7 were a2~:rov.:.i ~. , the The Accounts subitted, being pas~.'ed or othcr;..~ ~ "" ec. ordered placed in the toonov by-law for PPesentot!cn to the Council cu the motion ',' dzalt · of AId. McKiriey and MacDonald, ' w~t}b w. The con~:~rdcatior, from Gerald and 2ut. h Burl.e re:i:n~,~~ their deposit on Lot 82, Plan 6, Dvson Avt nu,w we, ~rc~ented for cf OP~EED on the motion of Ald. LoSan and ~hcDonald ~-~. the conzld..raticn. received and filed and the request granted vdth the - ~t'ovi slon that the deposit be retained until the lot has been restored to satisfactory condltj on. The report of the City Ma-naBe~, advisin.j thnt the agre.s~en% h~.:[ been received from the Cansallan Shred~ ed Pneat Company Ccr su~jj!yinZ steam bo the ~o~nted for censide:q, tinn. OXDEP~D has ~ opport~ty to obta~ detaq au ~c cc~.~, '{ilL:,. ' ti+me as the City howors and Lo~ n that the ag-eeme~t_be tah].ed Vntj] :uc]~lr,olAs conb,a~-A The report of the City Mmmger ragesSing Perission to call for for the installation of heating in the Memorial Arena w~s PP,~scnto.l for O~EED on the motion oC Ald. McKinley and E'Layor Hawkira; that the rq_ort be received ~d adopted. ( A!d. I~lis contrary). ~ ' ' The City Manager Presented a report re the acNisi~ion oF a wrestling ri~ for the Memorial Arena. ORDEED on the motion of Nayor Hawkins anJ A!d.Mc- Kinly that the report be received an~ adopted and that the Arena Manager be included on the Coattee. (Ald. Inglis contrary). The Co~mmittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of AId. McKinley and Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 8th. September, 1952. 533,