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Minutes1958(B)297 FIRST NEETING II~AUGURAL N~ETING Council Chamber, 6th. January, 1958. In accordance with the provisions of The Nunicipal Act, the Council met at 11.00 o'clock with all Nembers present. The Council included His Worship., Nayor Hawkins and Aldermen H.G.Brooks, George Nartin, Franklin J.Niller, Arthur J.NcKinley, Harold C. Morton, George H.Mowers and James G. White. The Statutory Declarations of Office and Qualifications were £iled with the Clerk when the Oaths of Office had been taken byNagistrate Johnstone L. Robarts. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald, White and Ald. Norton that a vote of thanks be extended to Mogistrate Roberrs by His Worship Nayor Hawkins. Carried Unanimously. After this, the Council was duly organized and open for the transaction of general business. PollswinS the Invocation, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Brooks and AId. Mortin that Archdeacon A.T.F.Bolmes his service at the meeting, the Officiating Clergyman, be thanked for Carried Unanimously. His Worship Mayor Hawkins then delivered his Inaugural Address. INAUGURAL ADDRESS In beginning my eighth term as Moyor of the finest City in the Dominion of Canada, - NiaBara Falls - which is a focal poin~ of tourist attraction the world over, I do so ~ith a Sreat deal of pride, having received another term by acclamation, and I am also very.conscious of the responsibility that has been placed on me. I feel too that this is a vindication of my conduct in the highest office of our fair City, there- fore, I pledge to all of the citizens that I will continue to strive to maintain the honour thathas bean given me with fairness to all. We are beginninS the year 1958 with the re-election of three Aldermen - AldermanMorton, Alderman Mowers and Alderman NcKinley. I extend to the Aldermen my congratulations and I feel that I am Justified in thinkinS the Electors are satisfied with the conduct of Council in the administration of the affairs of the' City. To AldermanMiller, Alderman Martin, Alderman Brooks and Alderman White you have another year to serve and I am quite sure you will agree with me that we, as a Council, will continue in a progressive manner to administer the a~fairs of this municipality in a viSorsus and honest manner, seekinS Divine Guidance in our deliberations. N,P., and continued At this time, Ladies and-Gentlemen, I would like to extend Co Mr, W. L,Rouck, Nr, A. C, Jolley, N.P.P,, and lthbir families, our very best wishes for their success and many thanks for the co-operation we have received from them, I hasten to welcomeat this time all the Public Officials of the various bodies, the appointed representatives and the public°spirited citizens who have taken time off to be with us at this InauSural Neetin~ of 1958. Time does not permit me to make a hall report of all the various Boards on which I have the pleasure to serve, namely, the Hospital Board, LibraryBoard , Hydro Comalesion of Niagara Palls, Police Commission, Board of Health, and Parks Commission, but suffice it to say that all members of the Boards work diligently in the interests of the citizens of Niagara Palls and a huge percentage of them without remuneration. At th~s time, too, I would like to thank Nr. N. S. err, O.B.B., City !tangSet; Hr. Clancy Fatten, City Clerk; Hr. Harold Dickson, Treasurer; tit. Ralph Zimmerman, Assessor; Hiss Naude Henderson, Tax Collector; the City Hall Staff, the heads of Departments and the employees for the co-operation I have received during my terms of office and I am sure the Aldermen will agree with me that this co-operation has been most helpful. Also, I would like to extend my thanks to Chief Cecil Pay and his Officers and to Fire Chief William Wade and his staff and all. branches of the municipality for the very fine protection and services that have been given to the citizens. I have said on many occasions that we in Niagara Falls enjoy many services that are not given in ~ther municipalities and we should be must ,appreciative of them. Early in 1957, City Council was faced with the task of selling debentures amounting to $1,0~5,000.00 to cover work completed in 1956 and expenditures already provided for the year 1957. Inca?eat races rose steadily during the late months in 1955 and Council found it necessary to revise the interest rates in the by-laws upward to 5-3/4 percent. This is the highest rate paid by Niagara Falls for many years. Our bond dealers, J.L.Graham and Company, Toronto, were able to sell the lon~ term debentures without too much difficulty but had to work very hard to find 'a market for $394,000.00 of short term debentures. The market was so uncertain that Council instructed that only the absolutely essential capital expenditures be considered during the year 1957. Although the total capital expenditures authorized in 1957 amount to $1,20~,525.50, the extensions to the ~ater Filtration Plant account for $1,075,000.00 of this total, so that general expenditures for capital works were reduced to $~28,52~.50 for the year. The outside staff of the City maintained the.various services at a high standard of efficiency throughout the year and considerable progress was made in providing relief from flooding and improving the conditions of our highways. As you realize a considerable amount of money was expended during theyear enlarging sewers in many sections of the City. A new sewer was constructed on North Hain Street 'between Summer Street and North Street at a cost of approximately $13,900.00. A new sewer was constructed on the cast side of Drtm,~nd Road between Barker Street and Gulp Street at a cost of $5,050.00 and also a new sewer on Barker Street from Drtm~ondRoad to a point 550 £eet east of Dr,,nnoudRoad at a cost of $6,200.00. A now storm sewer was placed on Huron Street between Third Avenue and Homewood Avenue at a cost of $43,500.00. Upon completion of the Huron Street sewer, it was possible to construct a new sewer on HomeMood Avenue between Haple Street and Cedar Street at a cost of $7,570.00. Bad floodin~ on Homewood Avenue in the area serve~ by the new sewers should be eliminated. A new 30-inch sewer was con- strutted on Slater Avenue between Hche Street and Stamford Street. The size of the sewer was controlled by the rub-off from the area mast of Slatmr Avenue which ~ill be carried west on Stamford Street from!lacDonald JAvahue. The cost of the Slater Avenue sewer was $13,600.00. During the year, the' large storm sewer to relieve Faaddy Run Trunk sewer was completed, This sewer is 72 inches in diameter and goes from River Road to Bucklay ~veuue on Park Street; On Bucklay Avenue betweend Park Street and ~een Street and on Valley Way from Bucklay Avenue to the intersection of Huron Street and 'Victoria Avenue. The maxim depth of excavation at the intersaction of Park Street and Bucklay Avenue was 2~ feet. Some kquicksand was,encountered on Park Street and B~ckley Avenue which slowed down the construction schedule considerably. The approximate cost of this sewer was ~3~2,41~.00. The portion of the work constructed in 19~6 cost $172,000.00 and th~.portio8 constructed in 19~7.cost $170,~15.00. All of the work outlined above was part of the work proiram for the yma~ 1956 but was carried over into the year 19~7. The cost of the york was included. in the debentures sold early in 1957. Due tothe *tight money* litnation, it was not considered advisable to proceed with a more.~xtensive sewer program in the year 1957. 299 Early in the year it was anticipated that we would be able to proceed with some major road construction, buC again the condition of the money market forced abandonment of such work and were compelled to confine pavement improvements to our regular yearly allotment of a net cost of approximately $60,000.00. In this program, we were able to widen North Main Street between Summer Street and North Street to ~ feet and rapave the same. It was also possible to widen the pavement on North Street between Temperance Avenue and North Main Street to a width of 3~ feet and repays the entire surface. New asphalt surfaces were placed on Temperance Avenue from North Street to Ferry Street; Huron Street from Victoria Avenue to Second ~venue and from Third Avenue to Sixth Avenue; Sixth Avenue from Herrisen Street to Bridge Street; Maple Street from Victoria Avenue to Second Avenue; Welland Avenue from Queen Street to Park Street; Clifton Avenue fromPark Street to Bridge Street; Robinson Street from Allen Avenue to Clark Avenue; Buchanan Avenue from Hurray Street to Ferry Street; St.Lawrence Avenue from Simcoe Street to Jepson Street; Kitchener Street from k Pewell Avenue to MacDonald Avenue; Queen Street from Buckley Avenue to Victoria Avenue; Homewood Avenue ~rom Bridge Street to the north limits; Second Avenue £rom Bridge Street to Hamilton Street and Buttrey Street from Broughton Avenue to Terrace Avenue. In addition, as an experiment, the surface on Buchanan Avenue between North Street and Lincoln Street was built up with several coats of bitumuls and stone chip. The cost of this surface is cbmparable with the cost of a new asphalt surface. A farther experiement was tried on Centre Streat between Lewis Avenue and NcGrail Avenue where an armoured seal coat was placed. This surface is fairly reasonable in price and if it wears well, may be used fairly extensively in the future. The property owners petitioned for a sheet asphalt surface on Slater Avenue between HoRse Street and Stamford Street and the work was constructed as a Local Improvement. On petition, concrete curbs and gutters were constructed on Detroit Avenue between Stamford Street and HcRae Street and on Hurray Street, north side, from PineSrove Avenue to Druunond Road. Under petition, concrete sidewalks were constructed on Hamilton Street, south side, from Third Avenue to Fourth Avenue and St. Lawrence Avenue, east side, from Ellis Street to Simcoe Street. Macadam Road surfaces were constructed on Terrace Avenue from Leader Lane to Ferguson Street; Lombard Avenue from Lincoln Street to Spring Street; Grey Avenue from Robinson Street to Ferry Street; Detroit Avenue from Stamford Street to HoRse Street; Huron Street from Sixth Avenue to Homewood Avenue; HcKenzie Place east from Drumend Road; Delaware Street from Pine Grove Avenue to Drunnnond Road; Orchard Avenue from Synnes Street to a point 200 feet south and Barker Street from Drummond Road to a point 550 feet easterly. The Major project of the year was the conxnencement of extensions to the Filtration Plant. The plant supplies water for a small section of the Township of Willoughby, the Village of Chippawn, the Township of Stamford, a portion of the Tonship of Niagara and the City of Niagara Falls. We are blessed with an ample supply of water taken from the Welland River. This water is dra~n from the Grass Island Pool through the intake of the Sir Adam Neck No. 1 development. Over the years we have experienced very little interference due to ice even during periods of maximum flow. The raw water taken from the Welland River is of exceptionally good quality, but must be purl'fled and delivered to the consumers. The plant presently in operation went into service in 1931 and has been fairly adequate up to the present. However, the rated capacity of the filters is 10 million gallons per day and our pumping hcllities 15 million gallons per day. During extremely warm, dry evenings, weltave had Co deliver water at the rate of 18million gallons per day to meet the demand even though sprinkling restrictions were in force. The estimated cost of the proposed'extensions is 91,100,000.00. The annmaX Payments for debt retireneat will be.made from the revenues so should not influence themill rate o~ the City of Niagara Falls. It was obvious that in order to meet the needs of a growing community, it would be necessary to enlarge our facilities. Council, after very serious consideration, decided to practically duplicate the existing plant. This means the installation of eight new filter beds raising the rate capacity from 10 to ~0 million Ballone per day and the actual capacity frca 12 to 2/~ million palIons per day. The pumping capacity at the present time-is nominally 15 million gallons per day, but' by overloading pumps and motors, we have been able to pump as much as 18 million gallons a day. It is now !t" Proposed to increase the pump capacity to 32 million ~allons per day with the possi- bility of delivering at the rate of 35 million ~allons.perday during peak periods. .... 300 The various contracts are being let having in mind that the additional facilities most be available for June 1st, 1958. The first contract for the work was let to Smi.th Bros. Construction Company for the construction of the mixinS chambers and settling basins at a cost of $132,836.93. This contract is now practically completed. The contract for the supply and installation of filter equipment was awarded to Francis Hankin at a cost of $205,873.50. I4ork on this portion of the job will connonce this week. The contra~t for the construction of the new filter building was awarded to Newman Bros., St.CaCharines, for the sum of $114,990.05. This work is progressing ahead of schedule. The tender for the supply of pumps and motors was let to provide for DeLaval Pumps and ~4estinghouse motors for the sum of $142,293.00. The contract for the Electrical Equipment was awarded to Canadian General Electric for the sum of $79,180.00, and the contract for three ,1,000 K.V.A. Craneformers to English Electric for the sum of $15,910.00. Several additional tenders have been awarded for check valves, butterfly valves, revolving screens, etc. It is anticipated Chat the final cost will be approximately the amount originally estimated for the project. The work of Setting the new facilities in operation by June lst.1958 is complicated because before that date, we most change over from 25 to 60 cycle power. Due to this reconversion, it has been decided to scrap the three high lift and three low lift pumps now in use and to replace them with entirely new units instead of depending for our water supply on rewound motors driving old pumps remodelled to operate at higher speeds. As our water supply depends wholly on the continuous operation of our pumps, the installation of new units was considered essential by members of the City Council.. Of course, the additional cost of purifying and delivering water will necessitate increased revenue and unfortunately, this will have to be provided by higher rates. A new rate schedule has been approved for the water sold to neiEhbourins municipalities and it will also be necessary to raise the rates of City water consumers. Nowever, it most be kept in mind that although meter rates were increased in 1950, there has been no increase in the flat rate charfee since 1931. It appears that the flat rate water delivered to residents of Niagara Falls is the only major costnodfty that has not increased in price in over 25 years. During the year 1957, the three monicipalities of Stamford, Chippawa and Niagara Falls decided it was advisable to have a ~eport prepared by a firm of qualified consultants to determine if a merger of the .three municipalities is feasible and desirable. The decision to ~q, loy a firm of consultants to conduct [he study is unique. This is a matter of whole-hnurted co-operation of the three mantci- pallties concerned because the members.of the various Councils feel that the citizens are ~ntitled to kno~ what benefits would accrue from a merger and what the disadvantages would be. It is probably the only example of neiBhbouring municipalities entering amicably into a study of such magnitude. Usually mergers, amalgamations or annexations ar~ accompanied by intense rivalry and bitter c~ents from the areas affected. The proposed study is for informatiQn only. There have been us con~it- ments made either for or against a merger by any group or any individual. It is hoped that when the study has bee~ tompieCed, it will be possible for the Consultants to make a definite recome~dation. If their report indicates that the status quo should be preserved, that will be the end of the matter for some time. However, if their report indicates that some type of merger is desirable, then a more detailed study will.be necessary to deal with the many problems that most be resolved and adjusted. There are mnymaJor problems that most be considered. Probably the It is essential that all residents of the three municipalities acquaint themselves with all the information available conc~rning the question of a merger, but it is respectfully suggested that individuals do not form snap decisions on a portion of the information, but keep an open mind until a complete report has been prepared. It will then be the duty of our citizens to study the subject matter carefully and decide what form of municipal government will best serve the interest of this district w~ighing present conditions against the probable situation in the future. This entire area has every prospect of a prosperious future and it may be that our continued prosperity hinges on a united conuunity with a population large enouEh to command the attention of industry and con~erce. Alderman George Mowers and Alderman George Martin ~ere the elected repre- sentatives from Niagara Falls serving on the Survey Comm{ttee during 1957. Alderman Mowers was Chairman of the Committee and Mr. Carl Huggins, Clerk of the Township of Stamford, acted as Secretary. The Consultants employed to conduct the survey eke Deacon, Arnett and Murray of Toronto. During the year 1957, it became apparent that it would benecessary to proceed with preliminary studies respecting a sewage treatment plant ~or the City of Niagara Falls. Alderman James C. ~hite and the City Manager aCtended several meetings of monicipalities bordering on International ~aters which face the invest- ment of large sums of money in building sewage treatment plants. The group of municipalities hoped to secure assistance from the Federal Covernment toward the construction costs, but up to the present time have been unsuccessful. This matter will be considered further during this year. In the meantime, however, the City of Niagara Falls have retained H. G. Acres and Company to prepare a preliminary report. This report will be available for consideration early in the New Year. Late in the fall of 1956, the City of Niagara Falls purchased a building on Broughton Avenue which it was proposed to use as a City Garage. Early in 1957, the necessary equipment to operate the garage was purchased and a staff hired. The garage has been in operation for about nine months and the results have been very satisfactory to date. The motive equipment has been overhauled and put into first class condition and it is anticipated that by the end of 1958 our motive equipment should be all repainted and a credit to the City. In the ~all of 1957, it was apparent that additional office space was required in the Police Building at the corner of Park Street and Clifton Avenue. In order to obtain this space, City Council decided to instel an elevator in the building so that the .third floor would be available. It was estimated that the elevator could be installed and the 'third floor renovated for the approximate amount of $30,000.00. This work is now in progress and it is anticipated the space will be available for use about the end of February. City Council continued efforts during the year to have the grant in lieu of taxes for Hydro properties increased. Advice has been received that a schedule iS being prepared respecting grants in lieu of taxes on Hydro properties throughout the Frowince and it is anticipated that a satisfactory schedule will be available shortly. All schedules studied up to this time have not been beneficial to the City of Niagara Palls. The Department of Highways has advised Council that it intends to put back under control of Niagara Falls a portion of Falls Avenue, Clifton Ell1 from Falls Avenue to River Eoad and Bender Hill from Rlvexx!Road to Falls Avenue. This will probably mean an increase in cost of maintenance because since the construction of the Rainbow Bridge, these costs have been borne by the Department. ~hile this matter of reversion was under disCusWish, members of Council requested the Minister of gighways to study the Rainbow Bridge Bill and other regulations to see i~ an adequate grant in lieu of taxes could be made to the City of most important feature concerns the S rants payable by the Provincial Government Niagara Falls which now receives the small 8rant of $12,000.00 per annum for the to the monicipalities for roads, schools and per capita, etc. As you know, these :sinbow Bridge and all the approaches to the same and including the rentable properties v ry considerably a,t present. It is also necessary to forecast what the annual consid:ra~,t * h Hencurable J. N. Allan promised to ~ive the suggestion careful aydro, t/ater, Parks and Transportation. It is also necessary to consider care- ally 'the ~el~Cions with the C0u~nty of 14el!and. Niagara Palls'is S~ar~ted from an endira ehabilitation schedule for public schools was coemenced in 1956 with the Couuty],]a~dministration but Stamford and Chip~paw~ ~re part of the county 1957 but e $ , 0.?0. It was planned to spend $100,000.00 on the scheme in organi,,tion. Zn the event o, · ,,,,r ',t i',h, sa, ,n,u,-' ar; ,du a ,ght -.nay ,it. rich made it n,csaeary for uncil to reqa,,t the 'ericvats the heatinS system in Memorial School. This money was provided by Council ' !302 In November, 1957 the radio equipment was installed for the Fire Department. The control station is located at Nain Street Hall and the Chief's car and one fire truck from each hall is equipped with a radio unit. This means that the Chief has conlnunication with his staff at all times. It is just an example of Council's desire to make the protective agencies of the City efficient and modern. During the fall of 1957, the Niagara Palls Rydro Coxm~ission commenced the installation of underground circuits to replace the obsolete overhead structures. The first phase of the york included underground on Second Avenue from Armoury Street to Kitchener Street; on Kitchener Street and Lewis Avenue from Second Avenue to midway between Centre Street and 14agdalen Street· This is the first step on a proSrange that will eventually remove overhead from the streets of the City. The program, must, of course, be carried out gradually as finances are available. During the year the Hydro also improved the street lighting on North Nain Street, Victoria Avenue at the Centre and on Centre Street and Clifton~Hill. This is another programme that will be accelerated as finances are available. Probably one of the most important decisions affecting all municipalities resulted from the recent Dominion-Provincial Conference. For the first time, the majority of the Provinces attending the Conference had representatives of the mani- cipalities with them to advise concerning the many municipal problems. As a result of the Conference, the Government of the Province of Ontario has a~ised that the following changes have been adopted:- The distinction that has existed between the uuemployable and the employable unemployed person has been abolished. Nunicipal contributions to unemployment assistance will be reduced -to 20 percent compared to the existing 40 percent. The Province will hereafter pay 80 percent of the cost of medical services. This reduces the municipal contribution by 20 percent. Formunicipally-operated Homes for the Aged, the Government con- tribution is increased from 50 percent to hpproximately 75 percent. Certain charitable institutions which give care to un~loyed persons will receive additional ~qvernment assistance. Up to the present, after-care for patients discharged from T.B. Sanatoria has been borne wholly by the municipalities. Prom this date, 80 percent of the cost will be borne by the Provincial Govern- mento IC is impossible at the present time to estimate the saving to the City of Niagara Falls of Chess changes, buC there can be no doubt that the relief will be substantial. Durin2 1957, it became evident that more attention should be given to the organization of Civil Defence. The rapdi advance in guided missile makes it imperative that the residents of urban municipalities be organized and trained so that the most effective measures can be taken to assure survival and the continuation of our civilization. l)urinS the early fall, Welland County was organized andMr. Charles Blumewas appointed as County Co-Ordinator. The County has been divided into four areas and Arena includes Willoughby, Chippawn, Stamford and Niagara Falls. Considerable work will be necessary to achieve an effective organization in Area A but this work must be proceeded with at the earliest possible date. Aldanmn James Go White represents the City o~ Niagara Falls on the County Committee. Throughout the year, work has progressed on the construction of the Greater Niagara General Hospital· The Nurses* Residence is in operation and the work on the main buildinS is proSteasing satis~actorily. The City of Niagara Falls has completed its share of the payments authorized by the citizens of the munici- pality. 30. During the year, the Traffic Committee tried to improve conditions for both pedestrians and motorists. Traffic control lights were installed at the inter- section of Victoria Avenue and Simcoe Street and at the intersection of Queen Street and St. Clair Avenue. 'Walk" signals were placed at the intersection of!~ain Street and Ferry Street. In order to enable traffic to move safely, parking was prohibited on one side of the street as follows:- On Bridge Street from Erie Avenue to Stanley Avenue On Norrison Street from Victoria Avenue to Stanley Avenue, On Robinson Street from C~ark Avenue Co ]4ain Street On Buchanan Avenue from ~urray Street to Ferry Street On Ellen Avenue from Ferry Street to Walnut Street. During 1957, the majority of Council revised its former policy respecting the construction of motels within the confines of the City. Permission to erect motels was granted at the following locaCions:- 1. Part of lot 180, River Road - between Leader Lane and North City Limits. 2. Part of lot 199, River Road - between Park Street and Queen Street. 3. Lot 5, at the intersection of Spring Street and Stanley Avenue. Lot 1 at the intersection of Clark Avenue and Ferry Street. 5. Lot 2, at the intersection of Nogdalen Avenue and Victoria Avenue. An application for the use of lot 9 and part of lot 10 on the north side of Lundy*s Lane between Hanan Avenue and Drummond Road is at present under consideration. Construction work is underway on one of the premises at the present time. Applications have been received for permission to erect motels from owners of four properties located in residential areas. Because of the refusal of the Municipal Board to approve the City of Niagara Falls;By-law, it is not possible to grant permission to any of these owners under existing conditions. Early in 1957, a new agreement was entered into with the County of Welland respecting the distribution of costs for the Administration of Justice and operation of the Registrary Office. Very cordial relations exist with members of the City Council and County Officials. This yes exemplified when Alderman Nillet artended with County representatives at Ottawa respecting the proposed toll structure for the - ~elland Ship Canal. Due to existing legislation, it is probable that tolls will have to be levied but it is the earnest hope of all residents in this district that the structure viii be designed to help industry of the area rather than hamper it. The Committee rill continue to fight for a moderate toll structure. The population of the City increased slightly in 1957, rising from 23,818 to 23,852. This increase is not large, but it does tend to show that wemay expect the population to remain at approximately 24,000. Any large increase cannot be anticipated due to the shortage of residential building sites. The taxable assessment for land, buildings and business rose to approximately ~46,300,000.00. This. is an increase of ~770,000.00. · ui ~ · this lncr · debt for 1958 Is therefore appwoximtely y r.1958, we will =stirs $266J81.80 of our tanble debe so 1958 our tanhie debt should be reduced by about $1J8,~56.30, However, the capital expenditures shown in the budget £or the year 1958 and affecting the debt position in 1959 amount.to $482,800.00. It is estimated that the taxable retirement debt in 1959 viII be approximately $310,000.00. If the taxable debt is not to be increased, it will be necessary to revise the 1958 expenditures from $/,82,800.00 to $310,000.00 or a reduction of about 35 percent, This can be accomplished by the elimination of certain items or by paring down on all the items considered essential proportionately, The general operatinS costs of the municipality are increasing year by year due to shorter working hours, higher wage and salary schedules and' improved and addiCloeal services provided. The amount of money to be raised by levies on real estate and business is limited and if we are to provide the services our citizen~ demand, we must have additional sources of revenue. Every effort should be expended by Council in 1958 to secure more reasonable grants in lieu of taxes from the Hydro Electric Power Co~sntssion of Ontario, the Rainbow sBridge and the Niagara Parks Commission, It should also be apparent that a more equitable division of tax revenue between Federal, Provincial and Municipal authorities is long overdue, The municipalities of Canada have from time to time expressed their dissatisfaction with the existinE split but have not made a concerted effort Co have the matter adjusted. It would appear that a well- organized effort might make some headway at the coming Federal-Provincial Conference,' Council will be called upon to consider carefully the question of the erection and operation of a sewage treatment plant, The matter must be given intense study as the cost of construction is heavy and operating costs will be an additional tax burden, The actual start of construction must be tied in with the existing financial resources of the City, Without being a pessimist, I think we must all realize that there is a re-adjustment of our material ecopemy underway. This is reflected in the slow- do~n in construction and heavy industry and to a certain extent in the retail division, The considerable reduction in the value of stocks and bonds is a result of this condition, The number of persons unemployed is increasing more rapidly than in recent years, This condition applies to the entire hemisphere, but the conditions in this area are our major concern, Mr. Thomas W, Brunts Manager of the National Emplol~nent Service advised that on. December 31st,1957, there were 1,937 males and 1,042 females registered at his office, This is a total of 2,979 persons, On December 31st, 1956 there were 863males and 678 females or a total of 1,541 persons registered. The total persons drawing assistance was 1,~03 in 1956 and 2,880 in 1957. When un~p. loymemt exceeds ten perce~t of the working force, conditions are considered serious. It can be seen that at present unemplolment is in excess of fourteen percent of the working force. It is apparent that municipal authorities of the area must co-operate with Provincial and Federal Agencies to meet a fairly serious condition. It would appear that the first quarter of 1958 will be a difficult one, but present indications would suggest that a large.increase in deftnee spending my alleviate this situation within a few months., It is also possible that large expenditures on the power project on the American side of the Niagara River may indirectly improve the condition, However, until the situation improves, expenditures must be rigidly controlled and all luxury items eliminated £rommunicipal .spending. Very early in the ymar, Council viII have to take action to provide additional space if the "landfill" method of disposal of garbage and rubbish is to be coniinued, The areain use is filling up rapidly ands new site will be required early in 1959. On previous occasions in Inaugural Addresses, I have stressed the need for flirther grants or relief [F. om the burden of increased costs of hospitalization, child vel~are, administration of Justice, education and grants in lieu of ~axes. ~hile the' Federal and Provincial Goverr~ents have partially achaovledSed this in their reconstruction of the municipalities* financing, this Gownell viI1, o~ necessity, have to ~ontinue their efforts for flirther consideration. Ladies and Gentlemen, and Members of Council, we must proceed with the Ageride as time is running out. I think you so very much for attending ~his 1958 Inaugural Nesting. Your attendance will inspire all members of Council to continue to work on your behalf. I also want to personally thank the Venerable Archdeacon Holmes and His ~orship. Magistrate Johnstone Roberrs for their part, which they have done so well. at this Inaugural Meeting and on behalf of the Hemberg of Council and myself, I extend to you and to all the citizens of Niagara Falls, the sincere wish that the year 1958 will bring the very best of good health, happiness and success. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and -~ld. Miller, that the Hayor's Inaugural Address to spread on the minutes. Carried UnanimouslX~ ADOPTION OF MINUTES The minutes of the previous meeting, having been received and read, were adopted on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. White. CERTIFICAT_~E The City Clerk certified as to the result of the poll on ~he 2rid, of December, 1957; and on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Brooks it was ordered that the communication be received and filed. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 1 - MARTIN - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Alderman James G. White be and is hereby appointed the Chairman of the Finance Con~ittee of the City Council for the year 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl_s~ly_L N0, 2 -MILLER - MOldERS - RESOLVED that Dr. J. H. Davidson, Mrs. J. R. Kelly and George Burlay be and are hereby appointed as Members of the Local Board of Health for the year 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously, No. 3 - WHITE - NORTON - RESOLVED that'Mr. Claude A. Findlay be and is hereby appointed as a representative of the City Council on the Public Library Board for the years 1958 1959 and 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanim~t No. 4 - BROOKS - NANTIN -RESOLVED that John Clement and Albert Benson be and are hereby appointed members of the Court of Revision for the year 1958; and the Seal of ~he Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl~. N0.5 - McKINLEy - MII.L~ - RESOLVED that Alderman James G, White be and is hereby appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Greater Niagara Area Planning Board for the year 1958; Mr. E. A, Thomas for the years 1958, 1959 and 1960 and Nr.o,w. zimaerman for the years 1958 and 1959; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. ~ flirthe~2i~t~on these very i~or~an~'m~ers, I will only.s~ress a~ ~his y 19~8, and ~he S~l o~ the Corporation be berate affixed. . me, in vi~ o~ th~ tlSht ~ney mrket and hi~ interest rates, t~t BCO~ of the O~N P i · o~ the City Council on the B~rd of Oo~rnors on the part of the Chimu of JFiMnee and m~bers. of Council is of paramunt ~rried UMni i~or~ant~ ~ot.~nly ~or this yet, but in the fliturea I know tht the Aidemen. - Potation be hareCo a~fixmd. Y , nd the !!! 3 0 6 307 No. 8 -HARTIN - McKINI~Y - RESOLVED that Alderman Harold C, Hotton be and is hereby appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Childtense Aid Society for the County of Welland for the year 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried UnanimouslZa Council adjourned for lunch on the motion of Ald. Howera and Ald. Miller until 2,40 p.m. No.9 - HILIZR - NO~RS - RESOLVED that Mr. Charles NorSate be and is hereby appointed the Weed Inspector for the City of HieSara Falls for the year 1958~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimouslye. No, 10 - ~HIT! - NORTON -RESOLVED that Aldermen HuSh G. Brooks, Franklin J.Niller and George H. Nowere be and are hereby appointed as members of the Froperry, Sanitation and Building Committee of the City Council for the year 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. READ AND ADOFrED, 13th. January, 1958. Clerk No. 11 - BROOKS - MILLER * RESOLVED that Aldermen A. J. McKinley,Qeorge Martin and Harold C. Norton be and are hereby appointed as members of the Arena, Parks and Recreation Conxnittee of the City Council for the year 1.958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously._ No. 12 - MARTIN o MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Aldermen Harold C. Morton, Jemes.G.~hite and Franklin J. Nillet be and are hereby appointed as members of the Traffic Com- mittee ~f the City Council for the year 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried UnanimousJj'_. No. 13 - MORTON - McKItil~Y - RESOLVED that Aldermen George Martin, James G. ~hite George g. Mowers and Hugh G. Brooks be and are hereby appointed as members of the Noeagement, Negotiations,and Equipment Committee of the City Council for the year 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl~. ADJOURNED HEETING Council Chamber, 6th. January, 1958. The Council re-assembled at Z.~O p.m. for the purpose of considering the general business and finance which had been properly presented to them. All Members of Council were present. No. 1~ - NO~ERS - MORTON -RESOLVED that AIdermen Arthur J,McKtnley, and James G. ~hite be and are hereby appointed as members of the Employeest Christmas Party · Concities o2 the City Council for the year 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 15 - ~ltlTg - BROOKS - RESOLVED that AIdermen George Nortin and Harold C.Norton be and are hereby appointed as the representatives of the City Council on the 'Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee for the year 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 16 -MARTIN -NO~iRS - RESOLVED that Aldermen Franklin J. Miller and Arthur J. .McKinley be and are hereby appointed as the representatives of the City Council on the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee for the year 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried Unanimously. No. 17 - NILLEa - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Alderman James G. ~rnite be and is hereby appointed as Council'o representative on the County Consaittee re Reserve Fund for the year 1958; and the Se~l of the Corporation be hereto agfixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 18 - _~Ke~TON - BaOOIS - RESOLVED that Aldermen George a, No~ers, George Hartin, City Hamager W,S,Orr and City Clerk D,C.Pattenbe end are hereby appointed as members of the HerSet Survey Committee to work in conJunction~ith similar eoxmittees of Stamford and Chippawn on the proposed mer~er surVey; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. s Carried Unanimously. DEPUTATION Mr, Payne of Fraser and Fraserss Law Office was present at the meeting and on the motion of AId, Mowers and Aid. Norton it was ordered that he be heard. He advise~ that he was present with reference to the application of Nr. ~ebster for s permit to erect a motel at 2179 Lundy's Lane and a~ainst which the question of the traffic situation has been raised by the Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church which is located adjacent to the proposed motel site. Mr. Payne requested tHat Council grant the opportunity to the parties concerned to prepare a rebuttal in answer to the question of traffic which has been referred to. SEE Comunications 317 and 3. ~ ~ over from pr.viou, meetin.: '>'cit'°f'°rtArth"r'r''°luti°nf°rthea'r°priat'°b'er""ce Co,,.icatio., I a,d 2. SEE Communication Number 3 - ;::/°'.';:ZX,:ZZZ;:;'.';;::;,':";:;:::,,., ,0...,,....,0....,0. 0, ,0., ,.,,.. It ~as eyed by AId, ~rton .and seconded by AId, Brooks t~t the co~nications be received and fil~ and the resolution o~ the City o~ Port Arthur be encased, This inioStion, was ~rried by a vote of 5 to 21 the ~te bel~, Aye -Ald. Nc~nley, ~rtin~ ~ite, ~ers and ~ller; Nays - AId, Morton and Brooks. 08 No. 3 o Re~. Victor Flddes, Lundy's Lane United Church - requesting Council's careful consideration in granting building permits on Lundyes Lane. ORDERED'on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Brooks Chat the communications be received and tabled for one week and the spokesman for the applicant for the building permit at 2179 Lundy's Lane be given permission Co present a rebuttal on the traffic situation in that area. No. 4 - Hayor grnest M. Hawkins - advising of appointment of Mr. Jack G. Collins as his representative on the Court of Revision for the year 1958; ORDERED on the' · otion of AId, Mowers and Aid. Norton that the communication be received and adopted. No,-5-- Greater.Niagara-Community.Chest - invitation.to Annual.Meeting on January 16th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, Mowers that the invitation be received and accepted and Alderman White be delegated to represent the Hayor at this meeting and as many of the Members of Council desiring to attend, so siRnify in order that the City Clerk may obtain the necessary tickets. No. 6 - Niagara Falls Girls* Work Board - requesting permission to hold a tag day on 'Hay 3rd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Hawers and AId. Morton that the ctm~unication be received and filed and permission granted. No. 7 - Junior Chamber of Commerce - invitation to Civic Night on January 15th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Aid. Harton that the invitation be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council desiring to attend, so signify in order that the City Clerk may obtain the necessary tickets. No. 8 - Kiwanis Club - invitation to luncheon on January 31st. 01DKRBI) on the motion of Ald. Brooks and AId. Nowera that the invitation be received and accepted with the understanding that there will be no discussion on the subject of the possible merger of the three municipalities concerned and that a copy of our letter be for~zarded to the'Clerks of Stamford and Chippawn. No. 9 - Chairman, Welland Count~ Civil Defence Committee - requesting name and address of Council's representative for Civil DeranGe in 1958. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. Morton and Ald. Miller that the commnication be received and they be advised that Alderman James G. DZhite is to be the appointee from Niagara Falls for 1958. The City HenaBet then advised that .he desired that .all Members of Council be his guests aC the Rotary Club luncheon on Janmary 14th. at 12.15 p.m. at which time Brigadier Whitelaw, Ontario Region of Civil Defence Organization will be the speaker. )Jr. err further advised that Nr.C~arles Blume, County CoOrdinator would also be in attendance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Hartin and Ald. )lowers that the invitation of the City Hanager be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible attend. No.. 10 - Ontario Good Roads Association - Annual Convention in Toronto, Feb.25th-26th. ORDERED on the marion of Ald, Hartin and AId. Brooks that the communication be received and filed and as many of the Members of Council desirin~ to attend be permitted to do so; the Clerk to ascertain the na es of those who will attend, along with the City Manager, City Engineer and Street Superintendent. REPORTS Laid over from previous meetin2s; No. 231 (1957 File) - City Harmget - re local improvements on Peer Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Hartin and Ald. Nowera that the report be spin tabled until the .preparation of the current budget and also a ::;~pital tmdge~, SEE Petition No.9. No. 2~9 (1957 File) - Traffic Committee - re parkingproblem at Memorial Arena. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Movers and Aid. McKinley that the matter be referred to the ~rafficCommittee with the thought of eliminating parking in certain areas and the necessity o~ instituCtng oneeway streets i~ desirable. No. 280 (1957 file) - City Manager - reporting on certain information taken from Financial StatistiO~ prepared by the Citizens* Research Institute of Canada regarding Ontario municipalities. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Nillet that the report be referred to the Hanagement Con~ittee for submission of a report ~hen the Budget Committee is in session. The following Reports were presente_~j_d' No. 1 - City Manager - recommending installation of master fire alarm connection with City fire alarm system for Gerber-Ogilvie of Canada. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Brooks that the report be received and adopted. In this connection, AId. Martin queried the repor~ which is to be presented to Council on fire alarm system and the City Hanager advised that if it was decided to eliminate the same, the special connections would have to be mainted at the cost to individual firms. No. 2 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. AId. Miller referred to his previous remarks to the possible prolonging the tourist season and the possibility of an annual Easter Parade, as an inducement to tourists, and desired to know whether it was the intention to wait for the Chamber of Commerce to act. His &vetship the Mayor delegated Alderman Miller to ascertain from the Chamber Whattheir intentions are in this regard. ' PETITION Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 9 (1957 file) - Ernest Fusco and 20 other families - requesting an asphalt pavement on Grey Street with curb on the east side. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, !tartin and Ald,llowers that the petition be again tabled until the preparation of the current budget and also a capital budget. At this time, Alderman Nillet referred to a resolution which he introduced on February llth, 195~ regarding a possible discussion with Government Officials about the possibility of the erection of an additional Post Office at the South End of the City, and the retention of the present building on Queen Street. The resolution had been defeated at that time. The Alderman then introduced the following resolution,- RESOLUTION The' followtni Resolution was passed; No. 19 - MILLER - BROOKS - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be authorized to communicate with the Honourable Mr. Green, Minister of Public Works and the Honourable Nr.Hamilton, Postmaster General, requesting that before any changes in locations or any new post office buildings are added in the City of Niagara Falls, that a survey be taken and that the Council be notified when and if such action is contemplated; and a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Hr. ~.L.Houck, Local Henbar of the Federal Government; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. · (Ald.Mbwers-contrary), Carried BY-LAWS T_he fullowina By-laws were passed; No. 5590 - To appoint members of the Court of ~evision for the year 1958. ORDBRKD on the moWion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Norton that Ald. Mortin be granted Cho privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading . Carried UnanimouSly. . CeDERED on the motion of AId, Mowers and AId. Hattin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standin2 Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second readi~, , Carried Unanimously, Third Reading - AId, Morton and AId. Mortin - Carried Unanimously, 5591 - To authorize the borrowing of $500,000.00 CIDI!iI~ on the motion of AId. Howere and AId. McKinley that AId. l~hite be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law sad the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDRRKD on the motion of AId. ~hite and AId. Killer 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. Killer and AId. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. The Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. Hartin and AId. Killer. READAle) ADOPTED, 13th. January, 1958. Clerk Hayor FINANCE I~ETING The City Manager's report recon~nending that Hr. George Chanady be permitted to proceed with the construction of the necessary footings in connectinn ~ith the proposed office and restaurant to be constructed at the motel site at the corner of Victoria JAvenue and Hagdalen Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. Carried with AId. Martin-contrary. Ald. Hartin, Chairman of the Management Couunittee, reported verbally on his Con~ittee*s consideration of the tenders which had been studied by H.C.Acres and Company, Limited, Consulting Engineers and advised that the Hanagement Committee approves of the recommendation of Acres and Co. that the tender of the Link-Belt Company be accepted at a quotation of ~8,614.00; the tender not being subject to escalation if the order is placed before January 10th,1958. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. McKinley that the verbal report of the Chairman of the Hanagement Committee be received and adopted. The City Hanager reported verbally on the quotations received on four gate valves for the Filtration Plant and recon~nended that the same be purchased from Jenkins through the Niagara Plumbing Supply Companyj Limited subject to the approval of the Chairman of Finance and the Chairman of the Management Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Brooks that the verbal report be received and adopted. READ AND ADOPTED, 13th. January, 1958. "'~ Chairman of Finance.' Council Chamber, 6th. January,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, January 6th, 1958 for the purpose of approving end also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Cowetttee were present. AId. Nhite, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $73,028,05 were approved by the Coem~ttee. The Accounts submitted, bein~ passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation Co the Council on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Miller. ' The report of the Property Committee on the application of H re. J. Hardy for a building permit to erect a 12-unit motel on part of lot 180, River Ro~ad, between Leader Lane and the northerly City Limits, which had been laid over fo~ a full Council,was again presented. The report had recommended that the pern~_t be issued subject to certain conditions and the elimination of one unit adjacent to River Road. A full discussion ensued on the number of unts involved and the close proximity of two of the units to Kiver Road which would tend to detract £rom the adjacent area. GaDBRED on the motion' of AId. Norton and Ald. Bowers that the report and recommendations ofthe Froperry Committee be received and adopted and a permit be issued with the elimination of one unit-on River Road which will place the'motel back 28 feet froe River Road, Carried, with AId. Nattin, Nillet and Noyor Navkins-opposed. COUI4CILMEETING Council Chamber, 6th.January, 1958. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Neetinge for the purpose of passing the by-law which coveted the accounts approved by the Committee. All Henbars o£ Council were present. BY-LAW ~he following By-law was passed~ No. 5592 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDEBBD on the motion of &ld. McKinley and Ald. Martin that Ald. White be 8ranted the privileSe of incroduciu~ the by-law and the by-law be 8ivan the first reading - Carried Unanimously, 'U312 O~DKRED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId, Brooks 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. Mowers and Ald. Nillet - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of AId, Miller and AId. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 13th. January, 1958. Clerk ~ ~ayor SECOND MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 13th.January,1958. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p~m. on Nonday, January 13th, 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Mowers. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId.Norton and Ald. Miller. AId. Brooks arrived at the meeting - Mr. Payne of Fraser and Fraser's Law Office was present at the meeting in connection with Webster's application for a buildinS permit to erect a motel at 2179 Lundy's Lane and to which the Church properties located in that vicinity were opposed due to the traffic conditions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that he be heard at this time. Mr. Payne queried whether Council would decide on this matter without a full Council present. The City Clerk then proceeded to outline what had transpired to date, advising that the Property Committee had already recommended that the by-law be amended to permit the erection of the motel as proposed; Council having adopted their recommendation, communications then being received from the Churches in the area regarding the traffic situation and to which the Solicitors, for the applicant wished to prepare a rebuttal. The City Clerk reminded Council that instructions would still have to be issued Go have the by-law presented, Mr, Payne then advised regarding the number of cars which will be using the motel and the provisions'to be made to accon~nodate them, and also referred to parkin~ restrictions already established in the area, so that the immediate frontage of 2179 Lundy's Lane would be completely free of parked cars, He then requested Council to consider all these facts. ORDERBD on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller that due to the reference to the traffic situation in the area, that the whole matter be tabled for one week and the subject referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. Carried Uanimously. SEE Communications 317 & 3. CO~!UNICATIOHS Laid over from previousmeetings; ~o. 317 - (1957 file) - Drue~ond Hill Presbyterian__Church - requesting a delay on the part of Council in taking action re proposed motel. No. 3 - (1958 file) - Lundy's Lane United Church - re Lundy's Lane traffic situation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Killer that the communications be tabled for one week and the matter be referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. The foliowing Communications were presented; No. 11 - ~..M.C.A. - requestinS proclamation of Y.M.C.A. Week. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Miller that the communication be received and filed and proclamation issued as requested. No. 12-Chamb_~r of Commerce - invitation to Annual Meeting, January 29th. ORDERED on the motion of Aldo McKinley and Ald. Martin that the communication be received and filed, the invitation be accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible-attend and so signify as to their intention. W0. 13 - C_a_nadjan National Institute for the Blind - requesting permission to meet the Council on January 20th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Brooks' that the co~unication be received end filed and the writer be advised that Council will meet with them next Monday evening, January 20th. at the Council Meeting. No. 14 - Logan and KniRht - requesting by-law to permit the encroachment of a building 0nWellandAvenue, known as 570 Bridge Street. ORDSRBD on the motion of AId. Miller and Aid, McKinley that the commnication be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. No, 15 - Township of North York - requesting endorsation of proposed amendment to Section 33 of The Assessment Act re 'shared acconanodatton'. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Brooks and AId, Morton that the matter be received and referred to the Ontario Municipal Association for consideration in convention. Carried, with AId. White-contrary. No, 16 - Canadian Federation of Hayors and Municipalities - advising of Judgment rendered re Bell Telephone Co. application for increase in rates and advising of the intention of appealinS the decision, and requesting Council's instructions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Hartin and Ald. Brooks that the cv=w,unication be received and filed and the necessary resolution containing the City of Niagara Falls' support of this appeal.be forwarded immediately. REPORTS SEE Resolution No.20 The following Reports were presented; 315 · Council adjourned t~ the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. .' McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 20Oh..Ianuary, 1958. , ~ a · , ° ~ ...... ~ Mayor No. 3 - Arena and Parks C~,,lttee - report on heating costs for Memorial Arena in 1957 and reconsnendtng no change in the heating program until a more detailed report can be obtained. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Miller and Aid. Norton that the report be received and adopted. No, 4 - Arena and Parks Co~,,lttee - recou~nendin~ complete report on operation of Niagara Falls Senior B. Hockey Club as it affects the Memorial Arena, after which a meeting be arranged with the Clubss sponsors to discuss percentage of gate receipts to be retained by Arena from the first of 1958. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Ald. Martin that the repprt be received and adopted, No.'5 - ~rena and Parks Committee - recommendinS co-operation to Booster Night to be staged on January 21st,1958. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. Norton that the report be received and adopted and a proclamation be published. No. 6 - Property Co~lttee - reporting on progress of work at Police Building and recommending erection of piatform at each floor level of elevator. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. No. 7 - Property Con~tttee - recommendinS that a schedule for painting all'City ~uildings be prepared so that a fair portion of the work will be done annually. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. Nk. 8 - City Clerk - recon~iending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Miller that the report be received and adopted and licences. issued accordingly. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 13th. January, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, January 13th, 1958 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. Mowers. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $33,620.75 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 Nayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley; ' The subject of the proposed apartment building of Mrs. D. Miller on her VERBAL REPORT property on the south side 9f Huron Street, betweend Fourth Avenue and Third Avenue, AId. Miller, who had been delegated as a Con~ittee of one, to contact which had been considered in December, 1957 and which had been referred to the the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce to ascertain their intentions regardin~ the Planning Board with Council~s reconnnendation, was again presented at this time. along with a communication ~rom the Planning Board'advising that the application had possible prolonginS of the tourist season, with the possible inauguration of an been considered oh its merits and that the Members of the Planning Board recommend Easter Parade, reported at this time, on his efforts. The Alderman advised that that the necessarYpermission be granted. ORDERED on the motio~ of AId. McKinley this matter has now been'refer~e~ ~y'the Chamber of Commerce t? the ~u~i~r'Cha~ber' · to erect garages on the property at 1400 Robinson Street' at an estimated cost of Co The City Manager's report on the application of the Niagara Wire Weaving $6,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and RESOLUTION Nayor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted and 'permit be issued. The following Resolution was pas~ed; The City Manager~s report on the application of H. Diremrs, 736 Valley Way No.20 - K~RTIN - BROOKS - RESOLVED that the Council of th~ City of Niagara Falls for permission to erect a plastic illuminated sign, at an estimated cost of $165. are in accord with the proposed action of making an immediate appeal from the Judgment of the Board of Transport Conr, issioners ~or Canada in the case of the Bell Telephone's Company's application rendered on January 10th, 1958~ and the Seal of the CorporatiOn be hereto affixed, s Carried Unanimously, was presented for consideration, ORDERED on the motion of Hayor Hawkins and AId, .M~.llmr. ~h~. ~h~. ~mpp~. b~. ~!yed and adopte~. ~d. p~..x~.t be issued· The City Nanager*s report on the application of Peter Sephton, Capitol Car Sales for a permit to enclose the porch on the front of the office building at 1~0 Ferry Street was presented, ORDERED on the motion of Aldo Norton and Nayor Hawkins that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report, 316 The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid, Miller and AId, Brooks, -- RKADANDADOPTED, 20th. January, 1958. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 13th,January,1958. 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 AId. Mowers, BY-LAW The followinK By-law was passed; No. 5593 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId, McKinley and AId, Morton that AId, White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be Siren the first readies - Carried Unanimously, ORDKRED on the motion of AId. ~hite and AId. Morton thac Rule 36 (2) of the StandinS Rules of Council be t_-~?orarily suspended and the by-law be Siren the second readieS, - Carried Unanimously. Third ReadieS - AId, Miller and AId, White - Carried Unanimously, REAl) AND ~I)OFr2D, 20th. January, 1958. 3i 7 CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 13th. January,1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council-and Finance ~eetiegs on Monday, January 13th, 1958 for the purpose of considering the items presented to them. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of AId. Mowers. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided. After consideration of the items presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 20th. January, 1958. Clerk .. ~Chairman. 13 s r! THIRD Council Chamber, 20th.January, 1958. REGULAR NESTING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7,30 p.m, on Nonday, January, 29Ch, 1958 for the purpose of considering general business and finance, All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald, Mowers, The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Norto~ endAid. Nartin. Laid over from the previous meeting; No., 317 - (1957 Pile) - Dr,m~and Hill Presbyterian Church - re pFoposed motel. No. 3 - (1958 Pile) - Lundy's Lane United Church - re proposed motel, 2179 Lundy's Lane. Due to the fact that the Traffic Conultras did not find it convenient to meet, it was ordered that the communications be tabled for one week and the Traffic Committee inspect the location on Thursday evenin~ of this week, This motion was made by Ald. Norton, seconded by Ald. Martin, No. 14 - Logan and Knight - requesting a by-law authorizinS an encroachment of the pr0p~ k~m'~' ~0' Brkd~e"~t'.' Up~ ~elland AvenUe'. 0RD~RED' 0n' th~'~o'ti0~ of kid. BrOoks and Ald. Norton that the c~au~nication be received and tabled for one ~re week, for su~ission of a report by the Property C~!ttee. The following C~unications were presented; No. 17 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada * requesting permission to replace pole on Park St. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Ald. Nillet that the communication be received and filed and permission areated as requested. SEE By-law Number No. 18 - Ontario Safety League - congratulations on Cityes achievement of ~atal traffic accident free year of 1957. ORDERED ou the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley tha~ the conmunication be received end filed and the different deparments concerned advised accordingly, No. 19 -Cb--~er of Cow~erce - requesting that a representative of the City Council attend the meetings of the Board during 19~8. O~D~RED on the motion of Ald. Nillet and AId. Norton that the ccemunication be received and filed and His ~orship the Noyor delegate a member of Council on the followinS dates; Feb. 19th -Ald. ~hite; !!arch 19th- Ald. ~rton; April 16th -Ald. Brooks; Nay 21st. -Ald. Nortin and June lath -Ald. l~cKinley. No. 20 - Chamber of C~.,,~rce - requesting considersCion of Council on reports of the operation of the Industrial end Tourist CpmmJttees when 1958 Budget is being prepared. CaDBRED on the motion of AId. Mckinley and Ald. Killer that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Cpau4~tee. No. 21 - Chamber of Commerce - Traffic and Safety Committee - requesting meeting with City Council to discuss off-street perkinS, ORDBRIH) on the motion of Ald. Norton and Ald, Killer that the communication be received end filed and the meeting be held on N.o. nday evening, February 3rd. between 8.30 and 9 p.m. No. 22 - Lions Club - Invitation to a~etins of Lions Club on February llth. O~D~D on the motion of Ald. Nortin and Ald. McKinley that the invitation be received and "~,"~'~",~--',,I,'e:w:m,,':i,~'J;~,f,r~:~'Ji~.~,~,~ as find iC possible acted; ~be City Clerk to brin2 this ~tter ~o the a~ten~ion of Council a~in as a r~inder, No. 23 - Eremite Club - reqeestin$ permission to hold a tag day on Friday night, Noy 9th. and Saturday Nay lOth. OeD~ on the motion of AId. Nation and AId. Miller that the commmication be received and fil~d and permission granted as dates are available. No. 2~ - Local 505, U. E. ~orkers - requesting Council to go on Record ~iCh the Prime Minister of Canada to exercise his riSht of veto to set aside the proposed increase granted by the Board of Transport Commissioners Co the Bell Telephone Co, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Miller and AId, Morton that the communication he received and filed and the writer be notified that the Council of Niagara Palls have already indicated their intention in this respect, No, 25 - Local ~36, U. g, ~orkers - requestinS Council to appeal against the recent increase made by the Board of Transport Couanissioners to the Bell Telephone Company. and ~o endorse Local ~3~ action in wiring a protest. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Norton and AId, McKinley that the communication be received and Coun'cil endorse their action, No. 25 - Niagara Palls Fire Fighters, Local 528 - requesting the City to provide a luncheon in connection with the opening day of the forthcnminS 36th Annual Convention of the Provincial Federation of Ontario Professional Fire Fighters to be held in the Sheraton-Brock Hotel in June. ORDERED on the moClon of AId. Martin and Ald. Brooks that the cmununication be received and referred-co the Chairman of Pinante for report. No. 27 - Niagara Palls Fire Fighters, Local 528 - advisinS of names of members of 19~8 Negotiating Committee. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Aid. McKinley that the coumunication be received and filed. ~o. 28 - N.C.Cluff - Minor Hockey - appreciation for past financial assistance and requesting further support for 1958. ORDERED on the motion of AId.' McKinley and AId. Norton that the communication be received and referred to the gudget Committee. No, 29 - N. C. Cluff - Minor Hockey - requestin8 issuance of a proclamation re '~inor Hockey Week in Canada'* January 25th. to February let. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Morton that the communication be'received and filed and proclamation issued as requested. No. ~O - Canadian Federation of )fayors end Huuicipalities - requestin~ proclamation re National Health ~eek. Feb, 2nd. to 8th. CRDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley andAid. Norton that the communication be received and filed and proclamation issued as.requested. No. 31 - Hiaaara Falls Committee of Adjustment - requesting 8rant for 1958. ORDERED on theistion of AId. Norton and Ald. Brooks that the co~aunication be received and referred to the Budget Committee. No. 32 - ~elland County Flute and Drum Band * requesting 8rant in 1958. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId, Brooks that the co~unication be received and referrnd to the Budget Committee. No. 33 - Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board - outlining requirements for s1958. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Norton and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and referred ~o the Budget Committee, No, 3~.- Sarnia , resolution re working hours of Fire Fighters, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and AId, Brooks that the resolution be received and endorsed sad forwarded to the parties indicated, Carried with AId. Norton-contrary, N0. 35 - Niaaara,$C.Catharines aud Toronto Railway Co. - reduction in bus servi;e~ C~DE~ED on the motion of Ald. Nattin and AId. Morton that the communication be received and tabled for one week for publicity purposes. 3i9 RJZPORTS The followini Reports were presented; No. 9 - CiCYNonaaer o report Co Natmaement Committee recoumendi'nS purchase of a hating unit for City Garage at BrouShCon Avenue. CeDERED on the motion of AId. Brooks and AId. McKinley that the report be received and recommendation adopted. Carried, with AId. Norton*contrary. .i. 320 Ms, 10 - City 14ansaer - report Co Equipment Conelites, attaching letter and 8~ry from !l, G, Acres and Co. Lad, of quotations for portion of pipe-fitting requirements at JFiltration Plant and recommending that the same be purchased from Canada Iron Foundties as rec~,~ended by Consulting E.nSineers, B,G,Ac.res and Co, Lid. O~DERED on the motion of Ald. NsrCin and Ald, Miller thaC the report be received end recommendation adopted, SEE Resolution No,21. No, ll - City Hansget - report to Management Committee recome~dia~ ttmt the City h~td debentures as per by-law number 5399 until such time so it is possible to obtain ps~ for the same. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Brooks and Ald. Motto; that the report and rec~endation be received and adopted. No. 12 - City Clerk * report on Conference held on January 13th. ORDERED on the motion of AId, }fartin and AId. McKinley that the report be received and adopted with the exception of the item dealit~ with the Pension Scheme as further information has been received by the City .Manager this week, upon which a further report ~lll be submitted ~y the Management C~mmt ttee. Carried Unanimously. l~o, 13 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of. Ald. 14cKinley and AId, 14orion that the report be received and adopted and liceaces issued according~y. No. 14 - Cbief1~m. Wade - Annual Report of the Fire Department for 1957,. 0RD~BED On the motion of AId, Brooks and Ald. Norton that the report be received and filed and the Fire Chief be complimented on his report. No, 15 - Chief ~a, Wade - enclosing recommmudotions for Council*s consideration, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Brooks and Ald. Nci~..nley that the report be received a~d referred to the Budget C~.,-.,{ttee. At this time, AId, Miller, one of Con.nail*s repr.esentatives on the ~ourist Cmmittee of the Greater Niagara C~smber of Caerce, requested permission to speak, ~he Alderman then proceeded to present a rebuttal on the rmmaTks of Jones, President of the Chmher, in reply to hie article which appeared in the local press on January 15th, in connection with the proposal ~hich the Alderman bad made that an EaSter Parade be held in the City as a means of coemenci.n8 the tourist season at sn earlier date. ~he Alderman went in~o s~me detail outlining Mr, Jones* misinterpretation of what he, Alderman Nillet, had suggested to promote the tourist trade, ~he Alderman concluded his remarks lamentin& that when when a suSgestion is put forward as's help to the ~ourist Industry that ~here should be So much bally-hoo about it, He outlined the simple procedure ~hich wou. ld be required to ascertain the feasibility of an Easter Parade and if it yes found that it was not feasible, them otter could than be dropped, d that Rig ~orship the thyor advised the A1 erman his ranarks should.he~p to clarify the intention meant, ' ' AId, letton referred to the l·y-offs which have occurred on the C.N,R, pointing out that individuals with 20 or 25 years servi~e are going to ~e out of work in the Car Department, ~he situation at the moment is in Port Erie where the C,N.R, have'brought in outside help and .harnished cars for living quarters, The Alderman assumed that this will ·leo happen in this City, He was o~ the opinion tha~ Council should Cake this p~oblem up.with the Prime.t41nister ~f Canada, our Local Member of the Federal Gove~t.~ent and N r, Donald B, Gordon, President of the Canadian lktionai Railway. SEE Resolution No,22 Ald. Halinlay refmrred to the Sir Adam Beck Hyd~o Project vlich is coming to a close and pointed out that persons with many years of service will be laid off. The Alderman suggested that a communication be foistdad to the Premier of Ontario to see i~ Hydro could be prevailed upon, ·s a means of alleviating the ueasployment situation, eliminating · hazard and to beautify the countryside, to place 'a oon0rete top over the old maMl. · Sag Re'clarion No.23 AId. McKinley referred to a protest which had been received concerning excess Chris~nas trees which ~ere dumped in the City from other municipalities ~ or ~ days prior to Christmas day and suggested that the Clerk and Manager bring in a by-law for the consideration of the Budget Counittee to control the sale of Christmas trees in the City of Niagara Falls. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were Passed; No. 21 - MARTIN - MILLER - RESOLVED that the quotation of Canada Iron Foundties Limited for large flanged fittings for the extensions Co ~he Filtration Plant be accepted at a total price of ~6,767.55, Sales Tax included, Co be delivered to the Filtration Plant, Chippawa, Ontario and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to enter into and deliver an agreement and/or contract for the carrying out o£ such work~ and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously, No. 22 - MORTON - BROOKS - RESOLVED that a con~unication be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, our Local Member of the Pederal Government and to Mr. Donald B. Gordon, of the Canadian National Railways protesting contemplated lay-offs of men by the Canadian National Railways here in the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl_y~ No, 23 - McKII~LEY - MORTON - RESOLVED that a communication be forwarded to Premier Leslie M. Frost, Nr~ James S. Duncan, Chairman of the H.E.P.C. of Ontario and to 14r. A, C, Jolley, Local Member of the Provincial Legislature, suggesting that as a means of alleviating tbe unemployment problem, eliminating a hazard and beautifylag the local area, consideration be given to the construction of a concrete top over the.old Hydro Canada; and that a copy of the said resolution be forwarded to the To~mship of Stamford and the Village of Chippawn, requesting their endcreation; and the Seal of the Corporation be berets affixed. Carried Unanimously. BY-LA~ ~he following By-law was passed; Moo 5594 - A by-law to provide £or permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to replace second pole west of Ontario Avenue, on Park Street, in the same location. C~DERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Morton that AId, McKinley be. granted. theprivtlege. of. introducing the by.*law. and. the. by~law. be.S~ven ~he. ~trst reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Miller and Ald, Brooks 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 - Ald0 Norton and Ald, ~hite - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Pieante Meeting on the motion of Ald, Martin and Aid, McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 27th, January, 1958. 32 322 FINAHCR NESTING Council Chamber, 20th. January,1958. The Finance Meeting washeld on ~nday, January 2Oth, 1958 for the purpose of approving 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 Ald. Hovers. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $81,318.93 were approved by the Comettee. The Accounts submitted, bein~ passed or oChex~lse dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation Co the Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley. At this time, the City Clerk advised that arranSements have been made for presentation of the 25-year pins to be held at the Park Hotel on the eveninS of Friday, January 31st, the time beinS 6.30 p.m. The application of Peter Sephton, 1550 Ferry Street, for a permit to enclose the porch on the front o£ the office buildinS, which had been referred to the Property C~iCtee, was aSain presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald, Norton that the application be referred to the Property Con~nitCee with power to act. - · - - The application of Gould-Leslie Limited for a permit Co erect four standard poster panels on the property of the H.K.P.C. of Ontario on Stanley Avenue, was presented for consideration. ORDURE!) on the motion of Ald. Norton and Ald. Martin thaC the same be received and referred Co the Property Committee for a report. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId, McKinley. READ AIeADOFTED, 27the January, BY-LAW The following By-law was passed~ No, 5595 - To Provide monies for Seneral purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. HcKinley and Aid. Morton that AId. White be Stunted the privileSe of introducinS the by-law and the by-law be Siren the first readinS, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Aid. Norton that Rule 36 (2) of the SteadinS Rules o£ Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, . Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Nattin and Aid, McKinley . Carried Unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AId. Miller referred to the intersection ofNacDonald Avenue and Robert Street and queried as to the proSress to date as to the installation of ~traffic liShS"'The'CitYMana~er advised ~hat a survey had'b~en taken and forwarded ~o the Department of RiShways, but, as yet no results have heen Siven. Ald. Nillet referred to a resolution which had been passed at the meetinS of July 29Oh, 195~ concerning the settinS of a dead line for local improvements petitions as of June let. The City ManaSer assured the ~lderman that the necessary advertisement will be inserted in the local press to this effect. DEPUTATIONS His Worship, Mayor Hawkins advised the Hembars of Council that as previously requested, the representatives of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind ~ere In the audience and asked chat they make their presentation. Hr. Max KnechCel, Field Secretary of the Institute then briefly outlined the activities of the Institute and called upon Mr. A. ~, Sparks, Ontario Supervisor of Field Services to eXplain the purpose of the delegation. Mr. Sparks then outlined the buildinS proSrnm~e with reference to Linwell Hall in St,Catharines and the deficit which had come about due to difficulties assistance based on ~0, per NlaSara Falls lnm~te which number at the present time ~,,~,, ~~~. encountered durir~ the buildinS prograeme and requested Council *s consideration to · · · ·. ~ · His Worship the ~yor, ~oll~lnS the presentation, advised ChaC of necessity ~ A delegation of the Nia~ra Falls Board of Education then app~red before ~ ~ Council, ~risin8 ~, Horace C, ~n, Chaimn of the Board, ~, Arnold S~Ch, Chal~n of the buildinS c~ittee, Dr, ~, A, Poccer and ~s, ~y Haulschild, N~bers 0f the Boa~d, ~, W, H,. Kribs, A~nistraCor and Mr, ~cLeod, Assistant A~nisCraCor, C~IL ~ffI~ Council Chamber, 20th,January,1958. ~he Council re-assembled at the close of the reSulsr Council and Finance Meetiqs for the purpose of passin~ the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee, All Members of Council were present, with the exception of AId. bets. At the request of His Worship, Mr, Smith, Chairman of the Building Committee, Proceeded to elaborate for the benefit of Council on their p~oblems concerninS heatinS !n~!~ientilatinS requirements in the various schools under the Boardis Jurisdiction, atinS that it is practically a tmust' as far as the Board is concerned to have eondielons corrected and referred to a previous proSrsmme settinS out for Council's benefit the second portion of which Council had been unable to fully comply w~th and requested that consideration be 8ivan to emkinSavallable sufficient funds to take care of the incompleted portion of the 1957 proSramme and that desiSned for 1958, totalline $175,000o00. Following a discussion on the subject and the directing of various questions by Members of Council to the Members of the Board of Education, it was ordered of AId. Martin and Ald. Morton that the matter be referred to the Budget discussions, with the understanding that full consideration to the Board's request would be given. Mr. Smith then asked that before any final decision was made that ha or representatives of the Board be given the opportunity to hold further dis- cussion, which His Worship the Mayor assured him would be provided. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Brooks and Ald. Norton. READ ANDADOPTED, 27th. January, 1958. 325 FOURTH MEETING Council Chamber, 27th. January, 1958. REGULA~MEETINC Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, January 27th. 1958, for the purpose of considerin8 general business and finance, All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Nillet and AId. Nartin. His Worship Mayor Hawkins congratulated the City Manager and his staff for the very fine work of snow removal during the recent storm and requested that the City Manager ~onvey this to the staff. COI~UNICATIONS ~aid over from the previous meeting; No, 317 - Drummand Rfll Presbyterian Church - re proposed motel site at 2179 Lundy*s Lane. ~o. 3 - Lundy*s Lane United Church Minister - referring to the situation on Lundyts Lane. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, l~artin and Ald, HiIler that these communications be held in abeyance until the arrival of a delegation later this evening. S~E Report Bomber 16. Bo. 14 - Logan and Knight -requesting a by-law to authorize an encroachment of the structure known as 570 Bridge Street upon ~elland Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. Nowera and Ald. ~hite that the communication be received, the request granted and the necessary by-law be prepared. SEE Report Number 17 No. 35 - Niagara, St.Catharines and Toronto Railway - advising of revision in bus service, effective Hatch 3rd, 1958. His l~orship the Mayor advised that to date no complaints have been received from the general public with reference to the revisfon as proposed. ORDERED 'on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. White that the communication be received and filed and the request approved. The following C~dnications were presented; No. 36 o Premier of Ontario - Ack. suggestion to alleviate unemployment. ORDERED 'on the motion of lid. McKinley and AId. Miller that the cozmunicatton be received and fil~d. No. 37 - Department of Public ~orks - advising of proposed visit by District Architect re proposed new Post 'Office building. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nowere and Ald. Nille~ that the communication be received and filed.' No. 38 - Niagara Falls Suburban Roads Commission - invitation to buffet supper on' Vebruar~ 3rd,' ORDERED ~n the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Nowere that the invitation be ~ecsived and accepted and the City Engineer be included. No. 39 - Lions Club - invitation ~o meeting on Februar~ 4~h. ORDERED on 'the motion of AId. Moreon and Ald, Mowers that the invitation be received and accepted and as many o~ the Members of Council as find it possible attend. No. ~0 - Ontario Traffic Conference - ehclostn2 copy of'1957 Brief, presented to the Minister of nighways on Dec,19th,19~7. O~D~It~D on the motion of Ald. ~rooks and Ald, McKinley that the report be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for study and submission of · report ~o Council, 326 He. 41 - 6teeter Niagara Association for retarded Children - requesting grant in 1955. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nillet and AId. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Cc~m4ttee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared; the City Clerk in the meantime to ascertain from the Provincial Government what is contemplated in the way of assistance to such organization. No./+2 - Niagara Memorial Band - requestin~ grant in 1958. No./+3 - Niagara Falls Horticultural Society - requesting grant in 1958. No. 4/+ - Niagara Falls City Kiltie Band - requesting ~rant in 1958. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Norton that the communications be received and referred to the Budget Con~i~tee 'for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared. No, 45 ~ Juvenil~ and Family Cou~t Probation Office - enclosing annual reports of the Probation Officers of the Juvenile and Family Court and Adult Criminal Court. OlDBRED on the motion of Ald. Mo~ers and Aid. Brooks that the reports be received and filed and Councilts co~nendation be forwarded to Mr. g. J. Barrett. No./+6 - City of St. Thomas - resolution requesting Federal and Provincial Govern- meats to c~u~enca contemplated public works programme to relieve present unemploy- ment situation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Norton end Ald, ~hite that the resolution be received and endorsed and a copy of the same forwarded to the Advisory Connittee of the Unemplo~nnent Insurance Cv--.tssion in this City. No./+7 - Rilltop Cabins - requesting installation of parking meters on Clifton Hill. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. l~hite that the con~unication be received and filed and request g~anted. SEE Report No, 18 He./+8 - Local Insurance Agents - requesting consideration to purchasing boiler and pressure vessel insurance. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Norton and Ald. Miller that the co~nunication be received and referred to the Property Commt tree for immediate action. The following Reports were presented; No. 16 - Traffic CosmiCtee - containing the opinion of the majority and the minority of the Conmillet regardinB proposed motel at 2179 Lundy~s Lane. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nattin end'Ald. Nillet tha~ the report be received and held in abeyance until the arrival of a dele~tion later this evening, NO. 17 - Property Consnittee - recommending preparation of necessary by-law to allow encroachment 'of the structure at 570 Bridge Street 'upon ~elland Avenue. ORDERED ~n the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. ~hite that th~ report be received and adopted. No. 18 - Traffic Co-m4ttee - recomsending installation of parking meters on the Clifton Rill framNewYork Central right-of-way to Falls Avenue. ~D~D on the motion of Aldo M~Kinley and &ld. ~hite chat the 'report be received and adopted. No. 19 - Traffic Cosmictee - recoesendin~ elininstion of ~xi stand on west side of Falls Avenue, in ~ont of the Oneida 1awn betweenNay late and Sept. 15th. each year and that the location of the three ~ar stand be transferred to Clifton Hill. ORDeReD on the motion of ~ld, Norton and AId, White that the re~orC be received and adopted, Carriedwith AIds Nowors andMartin-contrary), So, 20 - Traffic Coselites - re suggestion received with reference to possible site for off-street parkinS on Queen 'Street between Bnckley Avenue and Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Nowera that the report be received and the CommltCee's suggestion chat siid site is not desirable at the present time, be adopted. No. 21 - Traffic Cosmillet - re traffic 'control l~2hts at Nsiu St, and Ferry St. and roenmssnding that Oh® tim interval on this pedestrian lights should not be altered at present but that inforsmtion be obtained on the cost of controls rendin~ '~alk" end "donet walk", CiD~ on the s orion of AId. Norton andAid, Nm~ers that the rel~rt be received and adopted, Cerriedwtth AldeNStein-contrary, Ald, Nattin nsainss~resetdhis dissatisfactionas Co the period ot tim, nointainip4that the period yes not Ions oneugh to penai~ elderly pedestrians to cross the intersection. No. 22 - Traffic Counittee - reco~nendtng elimination of parking on the south side of Simcoe Street directly west of Victoria Avenue, 150 feet west of the west curb on Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. White that the report be received and adopted. No, 23 - Traffic Committee - re parking problem aC Hemorial Arena and suggesting Council to inspect land owned by Shredded ~heac Co. re possible development as a parking area and consideration be ~iven to the elimination o£ parking on the south side of Lewis Avenue from Kitchener Street to the Shredded Wheat Co, siding, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Brooks and Ald, Norton that the report be received and adopted. No. 2/+ - Assessment Department - Annual Report for 1957, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. ~hite that the report be received and tabled for the perusal of Council. No, 25 - City Clerk -_racedending issuance of liceaces. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Norton and AId, ~cKinley that the report be received and adopted with the exception of the application for a used car lo~ liceace b~ Dawe's Service Station at the corner of Simcoe Street and Victoria Avenue, and the Clerk bring in a list aC the next meeting of Council on those liceaces which have been issued for this type of operation, BY-LA~ The following By-law was passed; No. 5596 - To authorize the signing of an agreement between the Northern Electric Company, Limited, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board, the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, New York and the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario and the Niagara Parks Conelesion. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton Chat Ald. ~iller be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Witller 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. Norton and AId. Brooks - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. Nowera and AId. Hartin. READ A~D ~DOPTED, 3rd. February, 1958. alerk '*' ~ ..0.. .---- -- -~ Nayor 328 FIleANtE NEETIN6 COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 27th. January,1958. The Finance Meeting .was held on Monday, January 27th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified andplaced before them. All Ne~ers of the Conxaittee were present. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of ~117,091.72 were approved by the Committee, The Accounts submitted, being passed or othe~ise dealt with, were ordered placed in theMoney By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion ofMayor Hawkins and Aid, Mowers. The application of Peter Sephton, Capitol Car Sales at 1550 Ferry Street, for a pex~t to enclose tha porch on the front of the office building, which had been referred to the Property Committee with power to act, was again presented along with the Property Committee*s report to the effect that the building permit had been approvad. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted, The application of Gould-Leslie for a permit to erect two 2-panel signs on Hydra property on Stanley Avenue, between Robinson and Murray Sis. which had been referred to the Property Committee, was again presented along with the ComnitteetS report recommending that permission be granted, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId, Miller that the report be received and adopted. The CityManager's report advising o~ an application received from the Dept. of Public Works o£ Ontario for a building permit to construct an addition to the tourist reception centre at 1629 Falls Avenue, was presented, ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. The City Ranager's report on the application of ASnew-Surpas8 Shoe Store, 515 Queen Street, for a permit to cover the remodelling of the store front, at an estimated cost of $3,000. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Miller and Alderman Martin that the report be received and adopted and pex~ttt issued. At this time, the City Manager reported verbally that an application had been submitted by. Mrs. Herdy, ~or a building pex~niC to erect a motel on part of lot 180, River Road, between Leader Lane and the northerly City Limits, at an estimated cost of ~38,000o00; the motel to have Jibyen Units instead .of twelve as originally planned; an elevation having been submitted showing the appearance o£ the motel upon completion, as Council had instructed. The Cit~Manager advised further that the face o~ the motel when seen. b~ the public travelling in a northerl~ direction from the Aero-car would be brick and wlll be carried back ~2 feet from · the front street. ORDERED on the motion of AId. bets and Aid. Morton that the verbal report be received and permit be 5~anted as approved by the Froperry Committee. Carried with Nayor Hawkins a~d AId. Nartinoopposed. The Co~ttee arose and reported to Council on the motion o£ Ald, Morton and Ald. Brooks, ........................................................... ~ADAleADOI~, 3rd, February, 1958. Clerk Council Chamber, 27Oh. January, 1958. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Neetinge for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee, All Members of Council were present. BY -IAW The following By-law was passed; Ha. 5597 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Ald. Morton that' AId. ~hite be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. ~hite and Aid. Miller Chat Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading - Carried Ux~nimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and AId. Mowers ~ Carried Unanimously. DEPUTATIONS The delegation having arrived in connection with the subject of the proposed motel at 2179 Lundy's Lane, and the petition having been submitted to the City Clerk throughAlderman Nattin, it was ordered on the motion of AId. Brooks and AId, McKinley that the petition as presented be read. Following discussion with reference to the petition, a motion made by AId. Martin and seconded by AId. McKinley that the petition be laid on the table until the Clerk has had an opportunity to armlyre iC and make copies for pre- sentation at the next meeting, was defeated and an amendment by AId. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the petition be dealt with at this time, was carried, with AId. McKinley and AId. Martin-opposed. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Mowers that the petition be tabled until such time as the Traffic Con~ittee's report had been dealt with. Carried Unanimously. Prior to ~hia, AId. Brooks moved thaC the petition be-tabled for one. week and the Traffic Con~ittee~s report and the Froperry Co~it~ee's report be dealt with at the same time, but he received no setunder. Following consideration of the Traffic Co~w~ittee's report, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. White that the petition be received and filed since.it apparently had names upon it without addresses. Carrind, withAId.Martin and McKinley-contrary. It was then ordered on the motion.of Ald. Mowers and Ald. White that ~ha report of the Traffic Co,~ittee be received end approved and the coamunications from the two JClargymen be received and filed, carried, with Ald. Miller, Nattin andMayor Hawkins-opposed. SEE Resolution No. 24. With reference to the petition submitted indicating that Council should consider the historical aspect of the area in~hich i~ is proposed to erect a motel, specifically known as 2179 Lundy's Lane and suggesting that Council refuse permits for the construction of any commercial buildings in the Lundy's Lane Ba~tle£ield Area and the possible reclassification of the area £rom Ccasnsrcial to Historical and the eventual extension of Coronation Park, a Miss Redmond addressadCouncil and indicated that she had nothing f~rther to add to the remarks as contained in the petition. Mr, Merrill Zavitz el~o addressed Council elaborating on the historical aspect and advocating support of the Historical gociety~s attitude and indicated that the parishioners of tundyes Lana Church were of a similar opinion, 330 Mr, Payne, representing a client who proposes to erect a motel in the area in question, presented material in rebuttal to the arguments advanced concerning the historical area end pointinS out chat iu prior years when cmmercial development had taken place chat there had bean no such expression of opinion from the gistorical Society at that time and expressed the view that the owner of the property inquestton should have the right to uciliaehis lands · providing always that approval of Council was obtained, During the discussion, various Nedbars o£ the City Council expressed views both pro and con with reference to the area in question and the factors which should be considere~ in arriving at a suitable solution, SEE Communication 317, SBE Communication # 3, SEE Report Number 16. SEE Resolution No, 24, gEE Petition No,. 1 COmmUNICATIONS Laid over £rom the previous meetinK; No, 317 - (1957 file) - Minister, Drum-m-and gill Presbyterian Church o requesting a delay on the part of Council in taking any definite action re possibility of a motel aC 2179 Lundy'8 Lane, No, 3 - (1958 file) - Minister, Lundves Lane United Church - expressin~ views re situation on Lundy*s Lane and possible erection of a motel. in chat vicinity, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Mowers and Aid, ~hite thac the communications be received and filed. SEE Resolution Noo24 REPORT The followina Report was presented; No, 16 - ~ra4fic Conmitten - ~eport on opinions of majority and minority of the Traffic Committee re proposed motel at 2179 Lnndy*s Lane, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mowers and AId, ~hite that the report be received and approved, SEE Resolution No,2~ PETITION The 4ollowin2 Petition was presented; , No. 1 - Mrs. A, J. Holman and others - requesting Council~a consideration o4 Che historical aspect of the area where it is proposed to erect a motel, specifically 2179 Lundy's Lane and euSgestlng chat Council refuse permits for construction o£ any commercial buildings in the Lundy~s Lane Battlefield Area and the possible reclassification of the area fromCommercial.to Historical and the eventual extension o~ Coronation P~rk. ORD~lt~D on the motion of Aldo Mowers and Ald.~hite that the petition be received and filed since it apparently.has ~nmes upon it without addresses, Carried, with Ald. MarCin-contrary. . RSSOLUTIOH The followinn Resolution was passed; No0 2~ -~!lTg - NOW~8 -RBSOLVED thaC the netnasa, by-lff Co mnd~-law n~et 5149 be printed and presented ~o Counctl,~hichvould pe~C ~he e~ectton of a~tel in the area in ques~ion; and the Seal of the CorporaClan be here~o a~fixed, cuffted (AId. Miller, Martin and Mayor Hawkins-contrary), 33i Be~ore the meeting adjourned, ~he City Clerk reminded the Members o4 Council concerning the forthcoming presentation dinner to be held ou Friday evening, at 6,30 p,m, in the Park Hotel, the occasion being the presentation of pins to employees o~ 25 years or more service and at vhich Alderman Miller will preside as Master of Ceremonies. Ald. Nillet presented his ideas in order that all Members o~ Council could participate in these ceremonies° Council adjourned on the motion 'of Aid. Mowers and AId. Miller. AND ADOPTED, '3rd. February, 1958. Clerk ~-~'7 -- ,. Mayor 332 FIFTH MEETING Council Chamber, 3rd,February,1958. REGULAR NESTING Pursuant to adJourr~ent, Council met at 7,30 p.m, on Nonday, February 3rd. 1958, for the purpese of c6nsidering general business and finance, All Members of Council were present. ~he Council, having received and reed the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId, Brooks. CO~E46MICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 49 - Prime Minister of Canada - ack, letter re C,N.R, lay-oils, ORDERED on the motion 'df'Ald. No~erg ~hd Ald~ Brooks that the co~f~unication be received 'and filed. No. 50 o President, C. N. R. - Ack. letter re e~.loyment situation. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers aud Ald. Brooks that the connunicatton be received end filed. No. 51 - To~mship of Stam£ord - Ack, resolution re possibility of constructing a concrete top on old Hydra Canal and suggesting Joint meeting at first opportunity. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the commmnication be rec.ivad and filed e.d. oi.t m.eting .. r. na.t. h. arranged. NO. ~2 ' Ontario Water Resources Conxalesion - Req. advice as to hxrther development re sa~age disposal plant. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Nattin and AId. NcKinley that the communication be received, the City Hanager', report be adopted and ~. Berry advised accordingly. Carried, with Ald. Nillet-contrary. SKR Report No.26, No. 53 - Central Veterans~ Contrite, - advising of unanimous approval of City of Port Arthurts resaleties re appropriate observance of Armistice Day, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Hartin and AId, Brooks that the communication be received and filed and the t~iter be notified that this matter has been referred to the Ontario contrary, No. 54 - Canadian Mental Health Association - requesting financial assistance, No, 55 - Kiwanis Music Festival - requesting grant. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Movers and AId, McKinley that the communications be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration when the Estiumtes are being prepare~. No.Cha..a.Th .on. Cl.rk- rna.ur.r.Cc.nt, of .en..d -req...tingfor 1958 fzo~ City of Niagara Falls for Suburban Roads C~-..tesion, We, 57 - M.Barry Watson, CommissionersNiagara Falls Suburban Roads Co=-, ssion. - report as Niagara Falls appointee on Suburban Roads C~!eelon and ~laini~ request for ~nds in 1958, ~E~ on the mtion of AId. Btoob and AId,Norton thaC the c~snicaCtons be received and retorted to the Budget C~tCee for consideration when the Estates are being prepared, ' No. 58 - Ca~dian Council of Christians and Jews - requesting proclmtion of Brotherhood Week, ~ on the Milan of AId, ~ller and AId, ~rton that the ~oa~ton be received and filed ~d p~oclm~ion issu~ as r~ues~ed, No, 59 - Junior Ch~ber o~ C~erce - requesting procla~tion ~or Young ~n of ~he ~ni~ion be rsoei~d and filed and proclmtion issued as r~ues~ed. Hospital Buildiq on J~son Strte~ as a H~o ~o~ 2e~or Citizens, ~ on ~he melon o~ Ald, ~wers a~ Ald, ~rgin the the agitation be re~eived ~d Council app~o~ o~ the use o~ these prmses st su~ost~ contiq~nC upon Chair ~tsiuiq appro~l of all other neo~ss~ ~ies, 333 No. 61 - Township of Crowlapd - copies of letters to Provincial Government requestins a subsidy on welfare Administrators* salaries and assistance with cost of drugs to welfare recipients. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. ~owers that the communication be received and filed. No, 62 - The Railway Association of Canada - requesting co-operation in setting Daylight Saving Time for 1958, to be effective at 12.01 a.m. Sunday, April 27th. to 12.01 a.m. Sunday, October 26th, 1958. ORDERED on the motion of ~Id. Brooks and AId. Norton that the communication be received and the Schedule as outlined in the com- munication be adopted~ No. 63 - Ralph BlamenEe - requestin8 permission to continue Cakes Park concession. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers end Ald. Hiller that the communication be received and referred to the Perks and Recre~tiOn Committee for a recommendation, No. 64 - Optimist Club - requesting meeting with Council on February 3rd. to ~cquaint Council with future building plans of the Club. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.Eowers and AId. Merlin that this communication be deleted and referred to the Cor~nitcee of theehole. No. 65 - NiaXara Local of Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation - resolution re Lundyss Lane Area. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and A1d.]~iller Chat the con~unication be received and referred to Petitions for consideration. Following full discussion on the petition, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and AId. Mowers that the co~mnunication be received and filed0 Carried, with Ald. Martin and Nayor Rawkiss-contrary. SEE Petition No, 2. SEE By-law No.5598. REPORTS The following Reports were presentedl No, 26 - City NanaEer - advising of Management Committee's recommendation that information re aerial surveys on possible sites available below Niagara River benk re sewage treatment plant, be obtained as soon as possible and submitted for con- sideration of the Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. HcKinley that the report be received and adopted. Carried, with Ald. Miller ° contrary; ~he Alderman being of the opinion that contact should be made with the R,E.P.C. of Ontario to ascertain what information they have from their detailed surveys, which could be utilized by the City of Niagara Falls. No. 27 - Management Co~mm!tCee . recommending Chat no action be taken on the suggestion contained in a letter fromMills, Spence and Co. Ltd. outlining the possibility of selling City of Niagara Falls' debentures in American Harket. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Wltite and AId. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. No. 28 -Management Committee - recou~.ending that no action be taken at preseut respecting appointment of a Fiscal Agent as suggested in a letter from J,L. Graham and Co, dealing with sale of Niagara Fallss debentures, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId, k~ite that the report be received and adopted, NO, 29- MenaRament Committee - reconuending that the Consulttee be authorized to intervime a representative of k~m, M, Hercar Ltd, Toronto, to discuss the work to be performed by the Consultants and the cost to the City for their services, in connection with a study of the type of pension scheme suitable to City and employees, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Harris and Aid, Mowers that the r~port be received and adopted. Carried, with Ald, Miller and AId. Morton-contrary, Prior ~o this action, it was ordered that Mr, Bud NcLaugh. fin be permitte~ to speak to Council, No indicated his CoWany*s opinion, n.a~ely, Great-West Life Insurance, and what miBht transpire in the event the services of Mr, Mercer were enVl~yed to go into the matter of a prospective pension plan, k !'334 11o, 30 - Management Committee - suggesting prices be obtained on a new bull clam after which a decision could be made as to the advisability of retaining the unit now in use as a replacement machine or to turn the same in, ORDERED on the motion - of Ald, Momer8 and Ald, ~4hite that the report be received and adopted, No. 31 - Hanagement C~ittee - recommndtnS contract be entered into with Otis Elevator Co, Lid, for maintenance service aC a cost of $46, per month. at Police Station, GBDERBD on the motion of AId, Martin and Ald, ~hite that the report be receivbd end adopted, . . No, 32 - Management Committee - recmmaending purchase of a McCulloch Power Saw at a price of $324,50, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, ~hite and AId, Martin that the report be received end adopted. No, 33 - Management Committee - recommending small engine. be purchased for the rotar~ sand spreader, at a cost of $99,70, ORDERED on the motion of AId, McKinley and AId, Norton that the report be received and adopted. Ho, ~, -' Management Conmiriam - two recommendations re purchase of trucks, In answer to a query by Ald. Nillet, the City Manager advised that it was the intention to call for tenders on these units for Council's consideration, although it was not so indicated in the report, ORD~KSD on the motion of Ald. Howers and AId,McKinley that the report be received and adopted ae clarified. No. 35 - Madagement C~ttee - advising of proposal from T,O.Lazarides & Associates re overhead bridge on Victoria Avenue and advising that copies will be made for all Hamberg of Council for consideration, after which the Couuittee will study the same, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Ald, Morton that the report be received and 'adopted, 11o, 36 - Arena and Parks ConmitCee - 3 recommendations re out-door skating rinks; cost of purchasing roller skates and eperatin5 roller skatin5 under Arena Control and floodlightinS of Sakes Park, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Norton and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted, No, 37 - Arena and Parks Cowntttee - recommending no change in arena heatin5 system but that study be made to provide for installation of valves to control heating in dressin5 rooms, ORDBRBD on the motion of Aid. Miller and Ald, Norton that the report be receiQed and adopted.' Ho, 38 - Arena and Parks COmmittee - rec~ending Arena share 30 percent of gate receipts in connection with Senior B, Hockey, ORDERED on the motion of AId,McKinley and Ald. Norton that the report be received and adopted, No, 39 - Arena and Parks Committee - recommending additional heat be supplied during Wrestling matches at Arena. as an-eaperimenC, ORDERED ou the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. 1to. 40 - Cit~ Clerk - rec~=,endinS issuance of licences, ORDERED on the motion o£ Ald, Martin and Ald, Miller that the report be received and adopted, with the exception of the applications for an Auctioneer*s liceuce sad Transient Trader's licerice at' 3~9 ~ueen Street; these two item~ to be deleted for further information, T' I AId. Martin expressed the opinion that a petition of this nature and of this proportion should not be ignored by the Members of Council and that it should be given due consideration. AId. Miller explained his reasons .for voting for the filing of the petition, indicating that if the items contained therein were segregated, consideration could be given to some extent, ~e was, however, opposed to the erection of a motel. AId. Morton referred to an opinion previously expressed by a Solicitor to the effect that erection could not be stopped but that ~he suggestion as to reclassi- fication was another matter. AId. Brooks referred to the erection of the gasoline station to which no objection had been raised and the fact that property receutly purchased up there was purchased with the sole idea of being used for commercial purposes. AId.Mowers indicated that any persou in the area iu questiou desiring to erect a store would of necessity have to be allowed to do so~ providing there was compliance with the building by-law. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No, 25 - MCKINLEY - MO~ERS - RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Palls petition the Department of Highways for the Province of Ontario for the Statutory Grant under The Highway Improvement Act on expenditures made durinS the year 1957; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously.. BY-LAW The following By-laws were passed; No. 5598 - A by-law Co amend By-law Number 5149, regarding tourist establishments ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers end Ald. Morton that Ald. White be granted the privilege of introducinS the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~hite and Ald. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the S.tandtng Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be 8tven the second reading - Carried - witbAld. Miller, Martin and Mayor Hawktns-conErary. Third Readin~ -Ald, Mowers -Ald, Morton - Carried, with Aid. Martin, Nillet and Mayor Hawkins-contrary, No, J~99 - A by-law to allow an encroachment on Welland Avenue, PETITIOn. The followin2Petition was 9resented;' No. 2 - G, Dennis and 12~ others - objecting to permits for commercial construction on Lundy's Lane and requesting reclasstficetion of the atea inquestion, (_e._.nl~tgD on the motion ~f Ald. ~hite and Ald. Mowers tha{ the pet~tioube received and filed. Carried the vote belOS~ Aye - AId, White, ~wers, McKinley, Brooks, Morton & Miller~ Nays -Ald, Martin and Mayor Hawkins, SF~ Cosmunicatio~ SEE B~-lawNo.5598. Prior to the above action, AId. White expressed the view that the vhole matter had been given thorough consideration and the de~elolnnent of the area as guiSested would not be feasible and referred to certain other projects in the municipality that would undoubtedl~ involve an inotnase in the mill tats for the current year, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. McKinley that Ald. Brooks be 8ranted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the let. reading - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Norton and AId, Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the s~cond reading - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. McKinley and AId. ~rton - Carried Unanimously, ' 336 Council adjourned to the Finance Neeling on the motion of AId. Nowere and Ald. McKinley. i COUNCIL MEETING READ AND ADOI~rND, 1oth. February, 1958. FINANCB !~ETIBC Council Chamber, 3rd.February,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, February 3rd, 1958 for the puqmose of approvin8 and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Con~ittee were present. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided, d Cmmittee, Sundry Accounts in the amount of $6~,220.18 were approved by the The Accounts submitted, being passed or othenrlse dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation Co the Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. Morton. The City Manager*s report on the application of V. Delorenzo - lYl9 Victoria Avenue, for a pennit to erect two signs at a total coat of $4,300. was presented for consideration. ORDERBD on the motion o4 Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that the report be receivid and a permit be issued for each signs. The Cpww-4~tee arose and reported to Council on the motion o4 AId, Mclinley and Ald. Killer. READ AI~ ADOFTED, lOth, February, 1958. Council Chamber, 3rd.February,1958. 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 Connitteeo All Members of Council were present. BY -~AW The following By-law was passed; No. 5600 - A by-law to provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of i~ld. McKinley and AId. Morton that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. Miller 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. Morton and aid. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. At this time, His Worship the Mayor, welcomed Mr. M.F.Jones, President of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Comerce and His Traffic and Safety Committee, to the meeting. The Purpose o4 their presence, being the presentation of a brief containing the do~nto~m off°street parking program. Mr. Roy Delaney was the spokesman and presented copies of the brief to each Member of Council for perusal, explaining that it was the original intention · to present a br.tef on behalf o£ both the North End and the South End Mar, chants but since there had been some disagreement with reference to the South End,that portion was not being presented and requested Councilts favourable consideration to the requests as contained in the brief. He then requested Mr. EddNasters to address Council, who did so, outlining in brief detail the contents of the Brie4 and also requesting Council'8 serious consideration. His Worship the Mayor then pointed out Chat it would be impossible this evening to give any decision but assured the representatives that it would be given serious consideration, It was then ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the grin4 be received and laid on the table for Council's parusa1 and His Worship the Nayor be requested to set aside one evening prior to .the Budget Sessions at which time study and discussion could be held with the Chamber's Committee, Carried Unanimously. Council then moved into the Committee of the ~hole, on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. McKinley, READ AND ADOPTED, lOth. February, 1958. ""U''''~ hairman o4 Finance, Clerk 337 338 COI~ITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council Chamber, 3rd.February,1958. Council assembled as a Con~ittee of the ~hole to deal with the communi- cation received from the Optimist Club. All Members of Council were present. His Worship the Mayor presided. Nr. Ray Griffin acted as spokesman on behalf of the Optimist Club and distributed a brochure on what the Club proposed to do, namely, the erection of a Greater Niagara Youth Centre. He ~ent into great detail on the building, method of financing, advising that the present location being surrounded by the new Hospital, leaves no room for expansion and for this reason, it will be necessary to find a new location, He requested the City to make available by donation, rental, lease or any other means, suitable lands adjacent to the centre of the populated area, for the construction of the Youth Centre. DiScussion then ensued regarding available lands within the City and the possibilities of their use, followingshiGh it was ordered on the motion of Aid. 14artin and Ald. Mowers that the proposals o~ the Optimist Club with regard to the Greater Niagara Youth Centre be received and referred to the Property Committee and the Ctty Nauager for investigation as to properties which might be made available for this purpose, with the privilege of the Froparty Committee going to higher authorities. Carried Unanimously. The C~uniittee of the Whole then arose and reported to Council, on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. McKinley.. RBADAI~ADOPTED, 10th. February, 1958. Clerk Chairman COUNCIL I~ETING Council Chamber, 3rd.February 1958. Council re-assembled following the meeting of the Committee of the Whole on }ionday, February 3rd, 1958. All Members of Council were present. His Worship, Nayor Hawkins, presided, ORDERBD on the motion of AId, Mowers and AId. NcKlnley that the Com- mintsees action in connection with the brochure presented by .the Optimist Club on behalf of their proposed project of a Greater Niagara Youth Centre, be spproved, CarriedUnanimously, I~AD tiiO) ADOFrED, 10th. February, 1958. SIXTH I~ETING Council Chamber, lOth. February,1958. 339 REGULAR I~ETING Pursuant to adjournment,, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Nonday, February 10th, 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Hembars of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minu~es of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. ~iller and AId. Brooks. COI~IUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 2~5 - (195~ file) - Premier Leslie ~. Frost - re Q.E.W. and NatDonald Avenue. Ho. 246 - (1957 file) - Dept. of Highways - advising of survey to be undertaken by Traffic Section re ~0E.~0 and NacD~uald Avenue. SEE COIatUNICATION 66, .SEE Petition Number 8. No. 40 - Ontario Traffic Conference - copy of 195~ Brief. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nowers and AId. ~hite that the recommendation of ~he Traffic Committee that Council approval be forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Conference, be received and adopted, BEE Report Number 41. The following Communications were presented; No. 66 - Department of Transport - enclosing copy of Traffic Study on Q,E,~. and fiatDonald Avenue intersection and making four recommendations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nillet and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and tabled for one week for Council's perusal. SEE Petition No. 8. AId. Morton arrived at the meeting - Ho. 6] - Nel Armstrong - explaining method of operation in connection with his application for Auctioneer's and Transient Trader~s Licences. ORDERED on the motion o£ Ald, Nowers and AId. Brooks that the communication be received and tabled for one week. SEE ~eport Humber..~0~. No. 68 - Niagara Falls Curling Club Ltd. - requesting financial assistance. No. 69 - St, Ann's S~nuphonic Band - requesting financial assistance. No. ~0 - Greater Niagara Church Basketball Association - requesting financial assistance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Nowera and Ald. ~'aite that these connnunications be received and referred ~o the Budget Committee for consideration when ~he Estimates are being Prepared, No. 71'- Niagara Falls Horticultural Society - reques~inS Council's approval of Providi~g an extension to water line and erection of tool house-re Student gardens st Cemetery° ORDgP. ED on the motion of AId, Nlller and AId, Norton that the communi- cation be received end referred to the City Nanager for a report. ~o0 72 - Lions Club - requesting permission to hold Annual Carnival on Bridge Street Grounds on July 9th, 10th, llth and 12th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Brooks and Ald, Norton that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as r~quested, 340 No. 73 * Greater Niagara General Hospital - Statement of loss on City Welfare patients for year 1957. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Hertin and AId. Miller that the communication be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance and the City ManaEer for the BudSet MeetinE. No. 74 - W. T. McCallum - re proposal of B. OJosich in connection with premises and their business at 562 Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and AId. Morton that Mrs. Djosich be heard at this time. She advised that if approval were allowed by Council to the proposal of manufacturing cabbage rolls, the present restaurant would not continue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. l~hite that the conmunication be-received and Mr. McCallum be advised that this matter should be referred to the Consulttee of Adjustment for consideration. No. 75 - Our Lady .of Peace, Pastor - requesting permission to hold a parade on June let. or June 15th. weather permitting. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Brooks and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and permission granted for either date, No. ?6 - Minister of Education - outlining assistance to Schools for Retarded Chil~ren. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Brooks that the communi- cation be received and tabled and the City Clerk submit a ~ull report for the next meeting of Council, as to how long this a~sistance has been forthcoming and~hat it amounts to as far as the Niagara Area is concerned. No, 77 - Chairman, H,E,P,C, of Ontario - re iaprobability of carrying out the work of constructing a concrete top over the old Hydra Canal, ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId, Morton that the communication be received and filed. No. 78 - Unemployment Insurance Con~nlttee - requesting issuance of a joint procla- mation to encourage public to have as much work as possible done .during the winter months, as a means of alleviating un~uployment situation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the communication be received and filed and the proclamation issued as requested. mTS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 40 - application of Nel Armstrong for Aucttoneer's and Transient Trader's licerites. ORDEIED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald..Brooks that the same be tabled for one week. SEE Communication 67. The following Reports were presented; 'I No.. 41 - Traffic Committee - recommending that the Brief of the Ontario Traffic Conference be approved and the approval forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Conference. SEE Cutmudnication No. 42 - Traffic C~.-.d tree - recommending. that the existing pedestrian traffic signals at Perry St. and Hain St, be replaced by '~alk' and '~onst Walk" signals, In this connection the City Manager explained that instructions had been issued to obtain adapters on the existinS signals, ORDERBD on the motion of AId. Norton and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and tabled until such time as the adapters referred to by the City Manager have been installed for the perusal of Council, No, 43 - Property Co~m4ttee - fayouting rooms being made available for the use of Members of the Niagara Falls Bar Association on the second floor of the PoliCe Bldg. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Norton-that the report be received and adopted. ~o. 4~ - Property C~,,ittee - recommending offer of land for disposal of Barbage and rubbish by landfill method be held in abeyance until contact has been made with H,B.P,C, of Ontario, ORDiI~D on the sCion of Ald, McKinleyand Ald, P~wers ~hat the report be received and adopted. q No. 45 - Property Committee - recommending insurance coverage on all pressure vessels, etco ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Howers that the report be received and adopted. No. ~6 - Management Committee ~ four recomsendations re extensions to the Niagara Falls Filtration Plant. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Howers that the report be received and adopted. No. 4F - City Manager - suggesting either special Council Meeting or delegating of authority to the Hanagement Committee to open tenders for installation of electrical equipment. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Aid. Mowers that the report be received and the tenders be opened in the presence of the Management Committee and a representative of the Consulting Engineers,for presentation to Council after tabulation of the same. No. 48 - Management Coxmnittee - recounnendinS that Hembets of Council tour the Filtration Plant in order to inspect the progress of construction of the new extensions, etc. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nattin and AId. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and the tour be arranged commencing at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, February 15th. No. 49 - Management Committee - reporting on recent meetings with Local 528 of Fire Fighters' Association and Local 133, Civic Employees' Union, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Miller and Ald, McKinley that the report be received and filed, No. 50 - Management C~Ittee - recommending that ~n. M. Mercer Ltd. be employed to draft a pension scheme for civic employees and to make recommendations as to adoption and advice as to the best submission; and that im~nediate action be taken to have a Private Bill passed by the Provincial Legislature permitting the City to inaugurate a pension scheme for civic employees. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. ~hite that the report be received and adopted. Carried, with AId. Miller and Ald. Harton not in fayour of recommendation no. 1 with reference to the employment of ~n. M. Mereerr Ltd. No. 51 - City Clerk - recantending issuance of licenets, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Ald, Mowers 'that the report .be received and adopted and licenets issued accordingly. VERBAL REPORT The followin~ Communication was Presented; No, 63 - Ralph Blamenit - requesting permission to continue the concession at Oakes Park Stadium . AId. McKinley, Chairman of the Arena and Parks Committee, to whom this request had been referred, reported verbally at this time that the Committee feel that the services have been very satisfactory and were recommending that per- mission be renewed. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and AId, Morton that the verbal report be received and adopted, AId. Mowers referred to requests he has received from merchants on · Victoria Avenue that'the bus stop be moved from the north side of the intersection of Simcoe Street to the south side and he requested the Traffic Committee to study this request at their convenience. AId. HcKinlay referred to the page introduced in last Saturday's Evening Review devoted entirely to the youth of this area from lake to lake, and the excellence of the same and was of the opinion that Council should be cognizant of this attempt and to encourage the newspaper, by passing on congratulations to the Hanagement of the Evening Review. SEE Resolution No.26. AId. Morton, one of Countills representatives on the Industrial Committee of ~he Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, referred to a meeting he had sitended, advising that it was decided that there should be a different approach to industry, Particularly the United States this coming year, it being suggested that concen- tration be concerted on the State o~ Ohio more or less; this subject to be brought up at the next meeting, AId. Miller requested the Traffic Co-entries to consider the erection of two school signs in the vicinity of St. Francis Separate School, located on the north side of Leader Lane in the Glenview Area. AId. Miller referred to the condition of the sidewalk in the vicinity of Christ Churqh and Huron Street, where four inches of water.were situated. He was of the opinion that the CityManager should t~ke action or that then miter should be referred to the Tour of Inspection. Ald. Miller re£erred to the Federal Govermnentts attempt to relieve unemployment and was of the.opinion that this could be accomplished by the elimination of railway crossings, and referred particularly to the Clifton'Hill Crossing at the Centre. Re queried whether an approach should be made to the Minister of Transport to consider this suggestion, as the mone. y would be used on a worthwhile project, Ald. Miller referred to the lack of publicity in regard to evacuation routes, which should be made available, by the Civilian Defence Organization in the event of enemy attack and moved that a letter be forwarded to the Minister of HighwayS, requesting ~hat action be t~ken to mark the highways in case of the need of ~vacuation; he later withdrew this motion. AId, Morton referred to the several requests he had received from citizens along Stanley Avenue and Ferry Street that directional signs to the Queen Elizabeth Highways should be erected and it was ordered on the motion of AId. Morton'and Ald. McKinley that this matter be referred to the Traffic JCommittee for consideration. Carried with Ald. White-contrary. pETITTON Laid over from a pr&vious meettnZ; No. 8 - (1957 file) - J. Batty trekins and 53 other children - re,nesting the erection of a stop light at the intersection of MacDonald Avenue and Robert St. (Q.E.W.) ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley that the petition be again tabled until Council have perused the Traffic S~rvey forwarded by the Department of Transport - communication no.6~. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 26 - MCKINLEY - MS - RESOLVED that a letter be forwarded.to the Management of the Niagara Falls Evening Review upon their inauguration of a youth pass in the local press and empressinS Councilvs con~endations and wishes for success in this endeavour; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No, 27 - MARTIN - MIu-aR - RESOLVED that the Legislature of The province of Ontario b~ requested to repeal Part V of The Highway Improvement Ac~, S,O. 195~, which provides for the establishment of Suburban Road Cuemissions, since it no longer serves a useful purpose and results in inequitable.distribution of county road construction and maintenance costs; And that a copy of this resoluCion be for- warded to the Ontario Mayors and Reeves Association, the Ontario Municipal Association and all cities in Ontario, requesting their endorsation; and the Seal · of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried Unanimously. BY-LAW The fullswine By-law was passed; No. 560~.- A by-law to appoint members of the Niagara Falls and Suburban FlanninS Board, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and AId. McKinley tha~ AId. Mowers be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporari.y suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously, Third Reading - Aid. Mowers and AId. Martin - Carried Unanimously, Council adjourned to the Finance NeetinS on the motion of AId. ~cKinley and AId. Martin. REM) ANDADOPTED, 17th. February, 1958. Mayor FIliNGS I~ETINC Council Chamber, lOth. February,1958. The Finance MeetinS was held on Monday, February 10th, 1958 for the purpose of epprovin~ and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them, All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. ~hite, Chairman of Finance, presided. At this time, AId, Mowers was excused from the meeting. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $39,923,31 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. Miller and Aid. McKinley. The offer of Benjamin Laker on behalf of his client, to purchase jPart of Lots 39 and 40, McGrail Avenue, for the sum of $200. was presented for considSr- ation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the offer be received and filed and the applicant be notified that this property is not for sale under these conditions and his cheque be refunded. Ald, McKinley, moved, seconded by AId, Miller that the Property Committee take under advisement the advisability of placin~ an advertisemen~ in the local Press when a City-owned lot is available for sale. Carried Unanimously. The City Managates report on the application of Carl AllemanS, for a permit erect a plastic, illuminated sign at 685 Queen Street, at an estimated cost of $350. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the repor~ be received and adopted and permit be issued. The City Managerss report on the application of Howardts Restaurant, 1986 Lundy*s-Lane for a permit to erect a neon sign, at an estimated cost of $600. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, McKinley that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. The City Manager~s'rePoft on the application of George Chanady, for a building permit to erect the restaurant, carport and office for the motel at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Magdalen Street, at an estimated cost of $35,000. was presented, ORDERED on the motion o£ AId. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit. be issued. The Co~eaittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Miller and Aid. McKinley. READ AND ADOFrED 17th. February, 1958o Clerk \ / COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber. 10th.February,1958. 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 Co~eittee, All Members of Council were present, with the exception o£ Ald. Mowers. BY-lAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5602 - A by-law to provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton that Ald. White be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~4hite and Ald. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the &eeond reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller - Carried Unanimously. BLANKET POSITION BOND The City Clerk advised Council that in accordauce with The Municipal act, Council was being advised that the time had now arrived when the Blanket Position Bond was to be filed in Welland and requested approval of this action, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley aud AId, Martin that the Blanket Position Bond be filed in the Cro~nl Attorney~s Office in the City of I4elland to conform with the require- ments of The Municipal Act, Carried Unanimously, Council adjourned on the motion of Ald, Martin and AId, Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 17th. February, 1958. Clerk ' *"' * * '*~ ' '~ '~ ' ' ° ' c__'U ..~ /-l-layor SEVEH~H M~TING Filtration Plant, 15th.Feb=uaFy,1958. $PECIAL I~EETIN6 Council met in special session on Saturday morning, February 15Oh, 1958 at 8.30 a.m. for the purpose of inspecting the additions and alterations to the Niagara Falls Filtration-Plant in Chippawn, Ontario. All Members of Council were present. FollowinS the tour, satisfaction was expressed with the progress to date. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Site and AId. Brooks. READ AND ADOPTED, 24th, February, 1958. · ~ , Mayor · 3'17 EIGHTH MEETING Council Chamber, 17th.February, 1958. REGULAR MEETINC Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, February 17th, 1958, for the purpose of considering genersl business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. ~orton. DEPUTATION A delegation was present at the meeting fromthe Downtown Businessmen's Association and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that any Member of the Association desiring to speak be heard at this time. Hr. Lloyd Wallace advised that he was acting as spokesman and expressed appreciation for Council's delaying action On Hr. Me1 Armstrong's application for Auctioneer and Transient Trader's Liceaces at 349 Queen Street, and proceeded to outline the calibre of merchandize which would be offered for sale, such as substandards and seconds at cut rate prices, pointing out that usually a minimum amount is spent on the premises where such business is carried out, thus placing a second-rate establishment in the business section which would not be an asset to the area. In addition Mr. Wallace pointed out that in some circumstances loudspeakers are put on the outside of the establishment, which would be disturbing in the business area and definitely lessen the prestige of the area. He stressed the depressing effect on local merchants if such operation were permitted by Council. His Worship the Mayor advised the speaker that Council appreciated their appearance at the meeting, as it was Council's intention when the applications were received, to give publicity before taking action. SEE Con~unication No.67 COI~UNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 245 - Premier Frost - re Q.E.W. and MacDonald Avenue and advising that survey will be made. No. 246 - Dart. of HiRhways - advising survey to be undertaken by Traffic Section on Q.E.W. and MacDonald Avenue intersection. No..66 - (1958 file) Dept. of Transport - enclosing copy of traffic study on and MacDonald. Avenue which advised that installation of signal light system not warranted, but that School Crossing Signs will be erected if school authorities will forward a request for same. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Mowers that the survey be received and copy forwarded to the Board of Education. SEE Petition Number 8. No. 67 - Mel ArmstronZ - explanation on mode of operation in connection with application for AuCeloneer and Transient Trader~s licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin that the communication be received and filed and neither of the two liceaces requested be granted. The following Communications were presented; No. 79 - Ontario Municipal Joint Committee on SeweraZe Works - advising. of meeting called by Honourable J. ~. Montelib, Minister of National Health and Welfare, at City Hall, Chatham on Feb. 20th. at 2 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and Alderman.~ite and the City Manager be authorized to attend. 348 No. 80 - Teacherss Oouncil - requesting proclamation re Education Week, March 2rid. to March 8th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Brooks that the com- munication be received and filed and the request granted. No. 81 - Salvation Army - requesting grant for 1958. No. 82 - Greater ~tagara Safety Council - requesting grant for 1958. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Morton that the communications he received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration when the Estimates are Being prepared. No. 83 - Department of Municipal Affairs - remarks of the Hoecurable Leslie M. Frost, . Premier of Ontario, relative to a special program of Provincial Assistance to municipalities to stimulate employment. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Miller that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager for a report; such report to.include the possibility of levelling the Victoria Avenue Dump. No. 84 - Greater Niagara Employment, Advisory Committee - resolution requesting that employers hiring part time employees hire only those unemployed, and employers who hav~ part time eu,ployees, but working full time on another job, be requested to replace such employees from those presently unemployed. As this communication was not listed on the agenda, it was ordered on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid.White that the same be read. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Morton that the resolution be received and endorsed. FORTHER ENDORSED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Brooks that the matter be referred to the Management Committee and the City Manager for investigation in this regard, concerning municipal employees and for submission of a report. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 51 - Management Committee - recoemending supply and installation of gratings in filter operating room floor. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Hartin and Ald.Howers that the report be received and adopted. FURTHER ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the City Hanager be requested to submit a report regarding the possibility of concreting the existing gratings or the installation of aluminum gratings in the Filtration Plant. No. 52 - Management Committee - advising of opening tenders for Electrical Works at Filtration Plant on Wednesday, February 12th. which were then referred to the Consulting Engineers for recommendation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald, Mowers that the report be received and filed. No. 53 - Management Committee - recon~ending Council accept recommendation of ConsultinS Engineers that Provincial Engineering Co. tender for the removal of existing electrical equipment and the supply and installation of electrical equipment and appurtenances for the Filtration Plant, at a quotation of $41,075. Bb a~c~pted, be adopted; ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Miller andAid. Morton that the report be received and adopted, Sgg Resolution No.28. No. 5~ - ManaRemeut C~ttee - re installation of mechanical equipment at the .Filtration Plant and recommending discussion with Provincial Engineering to obtain information for consideration of Hana2emant Couaittee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and AId, Mowers that the report be received and adopted. .No, 5~ - Equipment - Co~lttee - re quotations for units to be used in landfill disposal for rubbish and SatbaBe and recoamendins demonstration be held on February 21st, at 3 p,m, and all Members of Council be present, ORD~RBD on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the repor~ be received and adopted; demonstration Co be held on date specified unless notification is received to the contrary, No, 56 - Negotiations Committee = re meeting. with Local 528 and Local 133 to be held later, ORl)~ on the motion of Ald, Morton and Ald, Miller ~hat the report be received and filed. No. 57 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of liceaces. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and liceaces issued accordingly. No. AId, Martin referred to the amount of remuneration received by the Members of the Court of Revision aud was of the opiniou tha~ this amouut should be increased in order to give those of such calibre the impetus to serve on this Court. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Martin and AId. Mowers that this matter be referred to the Budget Committee for consideration. Carried Unanimously, PETITION Laid over from a previous meeting; No.. 8 (1957 file) - J.Barry Erskine and 53 other children - requesting the erection of a stop light at the intersection of MacDonald Avenue and the- Q.E.W. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Mowers tha~ the Traffic Study which the Dept. of Transport made, be forwarded to the Board of Education for their consideration. SEE Communication No.66 RESOLUTION The.following Resolution was passed; No. 28 - MILLER- NORTON - RESOLVED that the quotation of Provincial Engineering Limited for the removal of the existiug electrical equipment at the Filtration Plant and the supply and installation of electrical equipment and appurtenances, at a quotation of $41,075. be accepted, aud the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into and deliver an agreement and/or touttact for the carrying out of such work; and the Seal of the Corporatiou be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously, BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No, 5603 - A by-law.to declare a certain property to be required for the purposes of the municipality, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nowera and AId. Morton that AId. Brooks be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of AId, White and AId, 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 - AId, Brooks and AId. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned. to the Finance Meeting on the, motion of Aid. Miller and AId.Mowers. REAI) ANDADOpTBD, 24th.February,1958. Clerk U'i&aa'~' "' ' ' ~" Mayor. ~ite, Chai~n of Finance, presided. - : . The AccounCs submlCCed, bein8 passed or o~her~ise dealt ~'i~hm The Co~ittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of AId. Nowors and AId. Finance neeCin~s ~or ~he purpose of passin~ ~he by-law which covered ~he accounts approved by ~he C~i~ee, All Hembets of Council w~re present. . No. 56~ - To provide ~nies for general pu~oses. - . 0~ on the motion of Aid. ~iller and AId, ~o~ers that Rule 36 ( ) Third. R~di~- AId, Norton and AId, Miller- Carried O~nimously, Ald. lller rarefied Co a meeCin~. actended on ~ednesday aC which it indicted ~Ch reference co the sureseed Easter Parade, C~C the Sheraton-Brock, free stay for a ramify, possibly ira the ~sC distant point, a~ Chair respective .............................. Clerk * ~~~Hayor 't No. 86 - Greater NiaRara Chamber of Commerce - commendation to Civic Departments for snow removal. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and filed. No. 87 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - advising of results of survey re Easter Parade. Ald. Miller was of the opinion that this survey was not conclusive, and that it was not a true picture of the situationl stating that there had not been enough time allowed for replies from the business firms cireularized. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and laid on the table pending a further report. No. 88 - Minister o~ Highways - coumenting on Resolution Number 27 recently passed by the City Council with reference to the repeal of Part V of The Highway Improvement Act relative to Suburban Road Commissions. In connection with this matter, the City Clerk advised Council that of the 29 cities circularized with th]E resolution, to date only four replies had been received; two endorsations and two pending decision of their respective Councils. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Morton and Ald. Mowers that the communication be received and laid on the table. N0. S9 - Department of Plannin~ and Development - Zone Cotamities of the Regional Development Association, and advising that a request will be received for Annual Grant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~ite and Ald. Brooks that the con~unicaticn be received and filed. No. 90 - Inspector, Radio Regulations - Dept. of Transport - advising of amendment of Radio regulations, Part II to control radio and T.V. antennae, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager to obtain the pamphlet referred to in the letter and a report be submitted to Council, on the advisability of being registered as a designated area. No. 91 - Lioness Club - requesting permission to hold a broom canvas. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. Morton and A]d. Martin that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as requested. No. 92 - Y.W.C.A. - appreciation for financial support during first y~ar of three year programme and requestin~ continued support for next two years. ORDERED on tk~ motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared. No. 93 - Beniamin Later - requesting reconsideration of Council to the sale of the lot on McGrail Avenue, at a higher price. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and the writer informed that the City does not sell lots without a building stipulation in the Agreement for Sale. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; N~. 58 - City Manager - recommending that the necessary installation for water service be granted and permission also' granted to the Horticultural Society in cinnectfon with their Junior Gardens P~oJect at Fairview Cemetery. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopte~. No. 59 - City Manager * report on possibility of employing unemployed,mnn not drawing unemployment insurance, on municipal projects and outlining Schedule for the use of such men. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and the CityManager make application for the approval of the Schedule, to the Department of Mun~cipal Affairs. Me. 60 - City MannRot - advising of Civilian Defence Committee's request for permission to use one room on third floor of Police Bldg. O~DERED on the motion of AId. White and AId, Brooks that the report be received and permission granted as requested. No. 61 - Negotiations Commit~ee - report on progress to date at meeting with Fire Fighters, Local 528, On Feb. 18th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mille~ and Ald. Morton that the'report be received and filed. T 355 No. 62 - NeRotiatfens C~rm;ittec ' r,:pcrt ,...,. progress Employees' Union reprcscntati~eo Miller and AId. ~owers tllat the rci, Drt No. 63 - Management Cohmdttee - r~pcr~ o!, ..ectlpg "itL r~pL~sc, tae '- , :f I'::,. ~' ~c'rccr Limited re preliminary ~ropus~!s rc pcnb~on ~c',;e:..e for dvlc cr:p!~yc~, h~!d ~ Fe!'.IRtb 0RDERED on tile motion of AId. McKih~cy and A!d. M,?.'crs dE~t. tLc report ~¢ rccci~cd ,:.:~ fiJed. No. 64 ~ City Clerk - recommending is~ual,ce of !fc~nce~. ORDERED o.: the ::.:,%i~n ~ '~' Morton and Ald. I/hits the report be r.~cived and ad",pted add ]icbn~cb ~sg~ed Lccurdi~.gly. The following By~laws x,'er_e passcd_; No. 5605 - A by-law for licensing, reSulating and governi::g vandora z,f mi~k, crcai..e, fluid milk, or fluid milk products in the City of Niagar.-. Fal!~. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks ~nd AId. Miller tL0t Jld. :L':cr~ be permitted to introduce tile by-law and the by-lax.., be read the first ki;he. - CJfri-d Unanimously. The City Clerk requested permission Lo read the pfea:nbl~ o::]) ,!~ c~pic~ of this by-law had been given to Council at their previoub n:ec~iag ~nd C~uucil ~,cze sow aware of the contents of tl~e by-law. Pcrmission as ruq~estcd x,a~ ~fnntcd dp th~ motion of Ald. ~hi~e and .\ld. Mowers. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion uf AId. McK]nley and AId. Miller that Ru]e 36 (2) ~f the Stauding Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-la~ bc gi\,~n thc second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and AId. Mud:era - Carried Unanimously. ~.o. 5606 - A by-law to appoint an Inspector for th~ enforcement of Part II ~f The Milk Industry Act, 1957 and any By-law passed thereunder. ORDERED on the motion of ,kid. White and AId. blo~,crs that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be gi\'cn the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Mowers that Rule 36 (2) Of ~he S~anding Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be give:: the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. McKinley and Aid. Martin - Carried Unanimously. 'VERBALREPORT AId. Brooks, Chairman of the Buildings Committee, reported verbally on the request of the City Manager for permission to have the two wash rooms painted on the second floor of the Police Building, at the corner of Park St. and Clifton Ave. at a cost of $69. and $79. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the verbal report be received and adopted. SNOI.Y REMOVAL A full discussion was held on the subject of snow removal and the recent snow storm and AId. Morton referred to the breaking down of three snow leo hs which were out of service 10 hours for repairs. . P ~ · c The 0ity Ma.ager ,roeceded to . platn the situation witb reference s. the. equipment. in use. during, the stone the d~f.ficultiCs ~ncuvred and ~h~ efforts of i~y s equipment stood up fairly well under the circumstances. 356 Ald. Miller referred to the state of Victoria Avenue and offered the suggestion that the snow should be ploughed to the centre of the road in order that the snow-loader's function could be more easily facilitated, thus making it easier for the motorists to travel. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller. r READ AND ADOPTED, 3rd. March, 1958. Mayer. FI~\NCEMEETING Council Chamber 24th.Februarv mo~ The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, February 24th, 1958 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. A!d. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $74,173.91 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. Miller and Ald. Mowers.. The City Manager submitted a verbal report on the application of Sam Alfieri, for a building permit to make extension to the Capri Restaurant at 1438 Ferry Street. It is proposed to erect an addition 1 storey in height to be used as a kitchen, at an estimated cost of $1,500. The City Manager pointed out that another application will be made for alterations to the front of the building and the ~uilding will be converted into one big restaurant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Mowers that the verbal report be received and adopted and permit issued. ~ Committe.e arose and reported to Council on the motion of AId. Miller and Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 3rd. MarCh, 1958. 357 · :':.c~1 Ch"nbcr The Council rc-assen:~l.-~ at t}': cZcs¢ '~f the r'gv!:,r Meetings for the purpose of pas~::s t%:, %'-!aw 'hi:.h -~,.--~-,, .t. ' '-1 ..'l ~" - . by the Co~ittee, All Members ..f C-":nc::] ' ere rr-~]::~, ' ...... ~'~' r .... The follo:'ing B,,-I~-.- t_~ ,-,_:. was [.c:az~di No. 5607 - T3 provide ~onics for gc'n~ra]_ ORDERED on the mgt]oIt ~f granted the privilege of introducing the bL.-~_a:' ;~a the ~,x,-~--- ' reading. ' - - Carried Unanin:ously, ORDERED on the motinn nf ~]d. '-'h.~tc the Standing Rules of Council be temporar~!y susF~ndec second reading. - Carried Unau~::nuslx,. ' '~ ' Third Reading - AId. Morton ,~nd .lid. Nt,::er3 - Carried READ AND ADOPTED 3rd, March, 1958. Clerk ' 358 TENTH MEETING Council Cha~bl, r, 3rd.March,195R. REGUL-\R MEETING Pursuant to adjournment. Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, March 3r~. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The C6uncil, having received and read the m{nutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of.\ld. Mowers and Ald. Morton. COMHUNIC tTIONS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 76 - Minister of Education ~ outlining assistance to retarded children's scho~l. No. 85 - Greater Niagara Asdociation for Retarded Children ~ outlining amount of Grants received from Ontario Department of Education. ORDERED on the motion Martin and Ald. Meters that the communications be received and filed. SEE Report The following Comnunications were presented; No. 94 - Canadian Federation of Mayors and MuniCipalities - 1958 Conference of Building Officials to be held April 14th, 15ti~ and 16th.in Ottawa. ORDERED on motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Brooks that the conm~unication be received and filed and the City Engineer be authorized to attend this Conference along with one Member of Council. No. 95 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - requesting permission to issue a proclamation re Chamber of Commerce Week. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as requested. No. 96 - Niagara Regidnal Development Association - invitation to session in Uclla~.d on March 5th. at 7.45 p.m. No. 97 - Niagara Regional Development Association - invitation to session in Grimshy on March 8th. at 10 a.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that these communications be considered together. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley that the communications be received and filed and Ald. White wh~ has artended previous meetings, be authorized to attend both meetings; accompanied on March 5th. by Ald. Morton; and on March 8th. by Ald. Mowers. No. 98 - Kiwanis Club of Niagara Falls - requesting Council's permission to erect a banner on Victoria Avenue at Epworth Circle~ in connection with Misic Festival. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. Mowers that this communication be considered although received too late for inclusion on this evening's agenda. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the communication be received and filed and Council grant the necessary permission for said erection; Local Hydro Commission to be notified accordingly. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; Nc. 65 - City Clerk - report cn comparison between Grants received from Depart~e'z~ of Education for pupils of Public Schools and School for Retarded Children. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and filed. No. 66 - Mayor E. M. Hawkins - report on meeting with representatives of the Dept. of Public Works re proposed new post office building and probability of the removal of the existing Queen St. Post Office to a new location at Victoria Ave. and Jepson St. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Mowers that the report be received and filed, 359 Previous to this action. Jd. ,Miller cypresspal as contained ]n tile report of the M.i~er ~S to the :'-eet~n9 senretires of the Department ~f Public vorks: ind~cat;l: and that he stroog]y advocated ~b::t ~f c :'e~ F~st logically it shotlid bo at the South E~d cf tile City it would be much more central, farti~u]arl,., stated that. in h~s opinion. th~ ~ uqeLte~ and the matter shou]d not ~e a]~c-rc]'h~ h,~ !eft advised that this po]nt had bee., str'n.F~v meet with Coupoil for fu]] dress ~.:usr~:n N~, 67 - C~ty MauaEer - report c:~. r!:!ct~nF >f San~t:~-'l-. c---:..:tt?=. 'l~', ~. U ]~ : .r H,E.P,C. of Ontario re land for landf~l! nothtd cf ORDERED on the motion of Ald. M~,'erm ard %Id. ~cK~-~,- t-h~t tl,~ ;er~t ~ r~.,.~--~.~ and filed. ' .... No. 68 - City Engineer - report on attendatxcc at C~tv Feb.24th. ORDERED o!: the motinn of '\]d. Mo~ers and ',~d. McKi.-.]p,, tb~:t ;Is rcF,,rt he received and filed and the City Eng{necr be congratu]::ted [~,r'hi~ fine rap:,rt. ~o. 69 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licepets. OPDERED on the mot+{e:: of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted and licesees issued accordingly. The City Clerk then referred to an application ~chich had bcea received for a potato chip wagon which has not been approved by the Deputy Chief of Police n~r himself and advised that this wagon was formerly owned by a ]~censed operator.' The City Clerk reminded Council that a few years ago, Couuci~ had decided that no ne~c licesees would be issued for this type of operation and that they would not condone transfer of any such licesees. ORDERED on the mother of A]d. Brooks and Ald. Morton that the application of Vern Lawrence be received and filed and l~cence he not granted. AId. Mowers was of the opinion that the two remaining vehicles now in operation do not have a very good appearance. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 29 - Y~\RTIN - BROOKS - RESOLVED that the Deputy Minister of Public l'?orks, the Deputy Postmaster General, Mr. Creba and his associates, be contacted and requested to meet with the Mayor and Members of Council for full discussion on the subject of a new post office and/or alternative locations; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Miller. [F 360 READ AND ADOPTED, lOth. March, 1958. Clerk ' ' ..... FINANCE MEETING Council Chan'h,,- 3rd.March, !e~2. . The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, March 3rd. 1958 for the purpcs~ of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly cert!r~' and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. t,'hite, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $152,683.61 were approved by the Conuittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motjoL of Mayor Hawkins and Aid. Miller. The Summary of Tenders for replacement of Trucks No. ll, 28 and 30 vas submitted for consideration. Ald. Martin, Chairman of the Equipment Committee, reported verbally on the study given by his Committee to the same and referred t~ the lowest tendeter, Stewart Bird, advising that the Equipment Co~nittee were recommending that the three trucks he purchased from Stewart Bird Motors at a to!rjZ net price of $10,649.45. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Mowers that the Equipment Committee's report on the acceptance of Stewart Bird's tender, the lowest quotation, be received and adopted, Carried Unanimously. The City Manager's report on the application of Reward Shoe Store, 1904 Main Street, for a permit to erect a plastic illuminated sign, at an estimated cost of $300. was presented for.consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Mowers that the report he re~eived and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Cataract'Sales and Rentals for a permit to erect a plastic, illuminated sign at 1792 Ferry Street, at an estimated cost of $243.00 was presented for consideration, ORDERED on the moti~m of Ald. Morton and Ald. Brooks that the report he received and adopted and permit The City Manager's report on the second application of Cataract Sales and Rentals, 1792 Ferry Street for a permit to erect a sheet metal sign, to be attached to the face of the building on the west side, at an estimated cost of $112. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the morton of Ald. Morton and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and the application left in abeyance until the Property Committee have an opportunity to view this location. The Cqtv Mauager'~ a building permit tc erect Lundy's Laue between Pe!lc~u~ $62,500. was presented for and AId. Brooks that the report with Ald. Martin, Miller and The Com~nittcc arose sad reported to C +-:pc:'l c:i ti.o ;.~et{,,!~ f :'::for !%w~k~;.r ~:,d AId. McKinley. " 36i READ A~D '\DOPTED, ]0th. March, lq5~. COUNCIL MEETING Counc,.' 1 Chamber, 3rd.March, 195~. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regulaI Council ard Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the b)~laL which ccvered the accouDts approved by the Comndttee. All Members of Council were present. Ald. Brooks requested the City Manager and the Arena Nauager to prepare a report on the operation of the Memorial Arena on Saturday afternoons; this request: being instigated because of a complaint received by the Alderman over the telephone from a citizen as to clothlag being improperly handled and according to the report having been tossed into the sanitary facilities, BY-LMq The following By-law was passedi N__o~ 5608 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Miller that Aid.White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, . Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Aid. Morton that Rule 36 (2) the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Miller and AId. Mowers ~ Carried Unanimonsly. :362 The City Manager requested that all Members of Council be present, if possible, on Friday afternoon, March 7th, at 3.p.m. to inspect the heavy equipmenf at the Disposal Area. Council agreed to hold a preliminary meeting on Saturday morning, March 8th. to discuss off-street parking at 9 a.m. in order to be'ready to discuss the same with the North and South End Businessmen's Associatfon on Monday, following the regular Council Meeting, March 10th. Council agreed to hold the Budget Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13th. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 10tit. March, 1958. 363 ELEVE.~ITH ~EFTI:~C ?PECT' L x%E'ET!HC the Council Chin,her on the brieEs submitted hy't ~trect parking, The Mayor in cones:ling tke n~ecti:~g ddvig~Jd ~ tc t*~ ?~.rp,~b~ f--I , ii~ ~% it being held and on the suggestion of the City M~n~ger' the Clerk . ~s re~ucj{'od t~ road the legislation in TIle Municipal Act governing off-street p~r].{::E arcjJ ,::~d the requirements established thereby ~n tLc evep. t tLe mur=ic{pjl{ty Lc~c i~t~ such of operation utilizing geaeral funds of the municipalit>.. A general discussion ~,as thel, held on the submissiun n:ndc Merchants with particular reference to tile possible wide:;in~ Park Street for the expressed purpose of incrcasiag parking, it also being saggedted that consideration must be given sooner or later to the establishing traffic on both of the aforemeationed streets. Aid. Miller suggested that if the municipality developed the Market ~.rea and the former City Yard Area at Park Street and Lelland Aveno. c uith no expense fol the acquisition of property nod that if lturon S~rcet aud Park Street :cere also do~]L with, this would be the solution for some considerable time. Ald. Martin suggested tltat for the year ]958, ~o,lsidcratioo bc given t~ the developing of the north side of Queen Street, paving of tile lot, attention t~ Park Street; the lot, of course, ~o be metered and contemplation bc given to the eveptaal removing of the City-owned building at the corner of Park St. and I,Yel]and Ave. Following further discussion, it yes agreed that the submission of the North End Merchants' Association be tabled and they be adv{sed that Cut,xxcil would consider as rapidly as feasible tile development of the Park Street lot, tile Farkct Area, the Railway property on the north side of Park Street east of lJellaxld -\venus; the making of Huron Street and Park Street one-x,,av streets as the solution for the present time. ' ' The brief submitted by the South End Merchants'Association was then considered with particular reference to the initial project designated as Area 'x" and in this connection, the City Manager advised that he believed the present area being used for parking purposes at the rear of the Hollywood Theatre, that is, the portion not now owned by the municipality, could be purchased for $6,000. and made reference to the present ingress and egress adjacent to Bick]e's Hardware Store on Main SCreet~ ,. ,. Following further discussion, it was agreed that the brief submitted by the South End Merchants' Association be tabled and that for the present the municipality consider the acquisition of the Biamonte property, a full development of the parking a~ea and satisfactory arrangements concerning the Main Street entrance plus the carrying out of the programme which has been considered concerning Peer Street and that this was considered as all that was feasible during the .cnrrent year. Ald. Mowers referred to the request of the N~agara Falls Board of Education for $175,000. for renovations and fmprsvemcntg and ~xpr~:ze~ Pbe "ic~, th~ r~tbor than expend this kind of money on repairs that consideration should be given instead to the erection of new schools, AId. White informed Council of the recent attendance by himself and AId. Morton a~ a meeting of Zone 3 of the Regional Development Association and indicated ~hat his views in the matter {re no different from what they were in the first indtanee'.~he Members of Council were in accord with no further action as of the Present i Alderman Martin, Chairman of the Management and Equipment Committee then advised that following the demonstration of the disposal units on Friday afternoon his Connnittee had met and were bringing in a report for Monday night's meeting recommending the purchase of the Ballentine Unit, particularly in view of the large trade-in allowance, the net cost being, in round figures, $]8,000.00. I~ was agreed By the Members of Council that the report when submitted would be adopted. Ald. White then referred to a complaint received by him concerning the non-payment of a Member of Council for absence at the Tour of Inspection meeting held in June of 1957, and asked Ald. Morton who was the Member in question, to explain his views. Ald. Morton was of the opinion that since he had missed only one meeting for which he was paid, this absence being due to illness that he should have been paid for the Tour of Inspection meeting, although he was unable to be present at that time. Following discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Martin that Ald. Morton be paid for the Tour of Inspection Meeting held in J~ne, 1957 at which he was not present and that in future in instances of this kind, the Member of Council must notify the City Clerk as to his absence and as t- the Member's designation of cause of absence. Carried, vith Aid. Mowers,opposed. Prior to this motion, Ald. Mowers moved, for which there was no seconder, that th City Manager and City Clerk bring in a report as to the wording of a resolution dealing with this subject. AId. Miller then advised the Men~ers of Council concerning a recent meeting of the Chamber's Tourist Committee, of which neither be nor Ald. McKinley had received notice except for a phone call on the morning cf the day of the meet' to he held and indicated that this type of notification was extremely unsatisfact,--". and that he did not intend to approve of anything in the 1958 Budget for the Tourist Committee which would be utilized for the making of a T. V. film, his specific reason being that to a great extend the film as proposed ~muld pub]ici~e \met;can points of interest rather than Canadian. On the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Mowers, Council adjourned. READ AND ADOPTED, 10th. March, 1958, C ~erk Mayer. The following Ci,mmun" cations were p_~_e:~:cn~t_C~i' No. q9 - Deputy .uinister of Public ','~rks - cxI~!c'.!!:i:~g re selection of a site for the new Post Office. ORI~FRED and :kid. Mowers that the communication be received and tah!ed. No. 100 - Victoria Avenue Business Men's Asscciatien - appro\,il:g c'f nox., l!,c~tion Pest Office. ORDERED on the roDrio~, of Aid. Miller ;:nd X]d. Brooks that th~ cation be received and tabled until such time Js C.,unc~] meet5 I.'~t]: the ~cl'ctv Minister of Public Works and the Deputy Pestmaster Genera] cr their reFrcsc.-t~l~-,i.,.es' No. 101 - Canadian Federation of Mayors and Man!cipa!itiez - :d-.,istnL.~5 2endline f submission of resolutions to be considered at forthcomi ,.g Con~re,.~ce. ORDERED o:~. the motion of Ald. White and AId. Norton that the commuaica~iop he recei,.cd amd filed. llis Worship the Mayor referred to the 1950 C-nference of the C:nadiaa Fe~cratlo:: zud indicated that If Council x, ere interested in havil~., i~ here i~ the C[t)' ,. f NiaGara Falls, it would require a resolution of Council ~hich he vou]d bare to t::ke to Victoria, B. C. and verbal]), supFort. F,.]]owir. F d~scus~!op ~t was agr~ed tha~ the matter be left ]n the hands of His Uersbip f~r investrUn,is:, .stc [.c, tc-~t{al No. ]02 - Niagara District Ake]a Clu_~ - requesting permigsYf,:: tD p~'rtion 9f Park on May 24th. to hold Annual Cub Field Dnv. Tho City Clerk ~-knsed Cc'~9c~! that the whole Niagara District is included in these C?h activities ::nd [r~m ye?r tc yc.~r this Field Day ls switched from municipality to mun/c]pa/~ty. ORDEWED 9:1 the ,'orion 0f Ald. Martin and Aid. Nmwers that the commueicat~pn he r~c~.:~d and referreB the Parks and Recreation Committee %,ith power to act. No. 103 - Canadian Legion Branch 51 Soccer Club - requesting ppr,,iFslon it, use the Soccer field two n~ghts a week. ORDERED on the :nntion cf .]d. M~]]cr :!:~d Aid.Brooks that the communication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Com- mittee for a report. No. 104 - Town of Lasalle - Resolution re Section !04 of Tl:e \SSeSSmeDt Act.ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that the co,u:.anication be received and filed and the writer be notified as to the policy parsued in the City of Niagara Falls with reference to local improvements and the reason for non-support of their resolution. No. 105 - City of Stratford - resolution re unemployment relief program, as proposed b), Provincial Government. ~'be ~"'P. *~.~ .... r _-'."~-.' ~ ;' ~' , · 'rL , ~ - ~h~ resolution of the City of Stracfurd, he must agree that there should be an extension of the plan as originall)* submitted by the Proviocial Auehorittes but tbat care should be exercised as to ~u~h extension so as not to implicate the municipalities In extensive plans which they would not be able to finance aud ~,hich might involve the picking and cl~oosing of employees who would be utilized. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin. that in view of the Manager's remarks, the con~unication be received and filed and the resolution be not endorsed. Carried, with AId.Morton- contrary; the Alderman being of the opinion that although the City of Niagara Falls might not contemplate such an extended plan, it could conceivably be beneficial to others who were inn position to proceed. system at i700 Le~is .~venue due to the fact that the present system at 1651 R~er and Aid. McKinley that tile communication be received and the applicants be notified that tile matter will.be taken under consideration and the City Manager will bring h.' a report. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 70 - Equipment Conmittee - recommending purchase of International Tractor with a Drott "~" in 1" Bullclam, 2~ cubic yard bucket and 95 H.P.engine at a net cost of $17,975.00 for use at the Disposal Area on Valley Uay. ORDERED on the motion of A!J. Mart~n and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. Ald. McKinley queried whether periodic inspection will be maintained on this piece of equipment, to eliminate any possibility of the City being faced with an enormous bill for repair.. as was previously experienced when the proseat bullclam needed repairs. No. 71 - Management Committee - report on discussions held on March 7th, 1958 witL representatives of H. G. Acres and Co. Ltd. and Provincial Engineering Ltd. rcgardin~ the cost of the installation of the mechanical equipment at the Filtration Plant; advising that a further study of details of work required ~ill be made and a defiu!t- proposal will be made to the City at the meeting of Council on March lOth. The Cit Clerk at this time read a communication from the Consulting Engineers to which attached a copy of theproposal of Provincial Engineering Ltd. and vhich the Consu]t~_~ Engineers agreed wa~ in line with standard rates in the construction trade. ORDEREn on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Brooks that the report of the Mnnagement mittee be received and filed; and the reco~nendation of the Consulting Engineers adopted. SEE Resolution No. 72 - Negotiations Conmittee - report on tile meeting with Employees' Union repr, scatatives on March 7th. ORDERED on the moticn of Ald. Mi!ler and Alld. Morton that the .report be received and filed. No. 73 - City Manager - report concerning the damage to clothing in the dressing r.,: at the Memorial Arena on March'lst 1958. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 74 - City Clerk - report on meetlug held in Toronto, March 6th. with Premier Frost re Bill No. 110 and the matter of taxes on stores in Rainbm, Bridge Plaza,et~. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. Morton that the report be received filed. No. 75 - City Clerk - recor~aending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.!McKinley and Ald. Brooks that the report be received aud adopted and licenets issued accordingly. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; Nj. 30 - MCKINLEY - BROOKS - RESOLVED that on the recommendation of H.O.Acres and Co. Ltd. Consulting Engineers and the Management Conm~ittee, the proposal of Provincial Engineering Limited for mechanical and piping works required for the installation of eight new pumping eet~ at the Filtration Plan~ be appro~ed at a plus a fixed fee of $6,000. with no escalation on fees. be accepted; and the Mayor, and Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into and deliver an agreement and/or contract for the carrying out of such work; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried UnanimousIX, TIle following By-law ~.-,x,J No, 5609 - T~ an,Cad Ey-la,. l~vl;,b~r ORDERED ~n the granted the prixilege of introd~.cip.j. reading. - Calfled Unani~;~ouzly. ' - ORDERED on the '~ati.~:, .'Z '2~, "',,:if, .'k,:' .',IC, :';'~ , [:l~p p.],. ,6 /~. the Standing Rules of Ct'unci] be tr:..-'~.~ri~. setDud reading. - Carried Undl.ii,,ourl~. ~ z:sr':..~'~ ~' 2 t'..~ hy ~. '." o~ ~,h. ~.. Third Reading - .\ld. 1.brton and .'.'d. :>.. , r~ - C?-Ericd" · ~ , , Rent-A-Car estab![shmeut on advised that the Police Dcpartmep~ ore ~,.~x,' ~f thfs ~hd Ef ~: ~[~.. ' charges will Council adjourned tc the Fine:ice F~{?etino t.n the r=',tion c-r "a. ~H~J~r a.,-1 ~ Mowers. t .... . . , RE~.D AND ADOPTED, 17th. March, 1958. Clerk c_ / Mq~or, FIN,\NCE MEETING Connctl Chamber, ]0th. March. 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, March 101h~ ]n58 for the purpose of aPProving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certffied and Placed before them. All Me~h~r= f Finance: presided. ' ' ' ' - · Sundry Accounts in the amount of $111,513,93 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 oa the motion of Aid.Brooks and AId. McKinley. · The City Manager's report on the application of 3oseph Bottecchio for a building permit to erect a five-unit apartment building on Lot 248, on the south side of Eastwood Crescent, between Victoria Avenue and College Crescentl was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Mayor Hawki-~ that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for considerate- The City Manager's report on the application of Messrs. Bazarin and Kedveg, kfor a building permit to erect 11 stores on Lot 44, Plan 9 and part of I E,P, C, and D, west side of ~ictoria Avenue,,between Jepson Street and McRae Stree~ and recommending that a permit he issued to cover the installation of foundation walls be issued, but complete permit to be withheld until detailed plans are sub- mitted, was presented for considerat]on. ORDERED on the motion o f Ald. Miller and Ald. Mowers that the report he received and referred to the Property Committee a report. Carried Unanimously. A communication from Canadian Aero Service L~mited, outlining charges for an aerial survey ef the Niagara Escarpment, was presented along with the C~ty Manager's report recommending that this Company be authorized to proceed with the same early in April. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Brooks that communication be received and the report be adopted. Carried, with AId,Miller- contrary. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Brooks and May~r Hawkins. READ AND ADOPTED, 17th. March 1958. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber. 10th. March,195B, 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; N:, 5610 - Te provide monies for general purpose3. ORDERED on the motion. of AId. Martin and Ald. Morton that Ald. White he granted the privilege of introducing the hy-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - ~arried Unanimously. ORDEREB on the motion of Ald, White and Ald, Martin that Rule 36.(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, r Carried Unanimously, Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Brooks - Carried Unanimously. 369 on March Rth 4ea]~n9 ,,Ftb P ..... :~ , o · · ~ The C~tv Clerk "~"'o~c' ~ In addition, the Mayer p=~int~c' c~;t that ~-clh~, ~ installed on both s~des of Hut?-] ~tr?c,' ':D~ the n'ctorr .-~']~ .... cr '7 ~ 5 hours on the parking lot. ' ' ~ ' ' In answer to a query fro:n Mr. ~dd Masters, Queen ~trect ::'nrch~.nt, City Manager advised that as it heccFes ;:pp_rcnt that m?r~ further considerat]on ~]11 be g~eu tc acqu~r~nU addYt~. :- ] ],~:~ds. a request made by Mr. Jog. Rosherg, of the Y-rtb Eud ~erch:~:ts' Mayor was of the opinion there should be n~ ob/ect],~n to the ~'?n'bers r~f the Association s~tting in ~..,ith the Traffic C,~'n~ee ~;s fur~hnr discussion on parking problems. '~" Appreciation was expressed by Mr. Masters for the act~q ~ |,:~:: by eou::c[1 in connection with the brief L'hich had Been submitted h,; the ~'~'ortb EnH ansihess men's Association. ' The City C]erk then read the decision of C,,uncil recorded ~:~ the L,Y:v,tes of the Special Meeting held on March 8th. ~.'ith reference te th~ brief by the South End Businessmen's AssociatiDn, the Jecis{~3n Being th~!t i L was ~lqrec~ that the same be tabled and that for the presemt~ the City of the Bfamonto property, a full development ef the p~rk!ng ~rea qnd sati3f~ctery arrangements 5e made concerning the [~ain Stree~ entrapce, of the progrange which has been considered concel'nir~E Peel' Etr,~et, a,~j that this be considered as all that was fens]hie duripg th~ current your. Mr. A. P. Marshall of the S~utb End Merch,'u~tz then F'~nk~ ,.,d n~vi~,cl that the Association ~.,ould be prepared re eo o]onE t!tV the Fr~,Sram=e ~.~ but queried the p~sstbtlity of C,~unci] gtv~n~ co'~!dc,'~',~'t~ t~ so that assurance would be gtveu that preparqt~ens '.or i~~ be K~ade plans necessary as the.situation chan~es. The Mayor advised that the decision reached By Coa,~i] ,'.~s that it x.'o'. ~d be an exploratory plan to ascertain how succeqsfu] t:!e p]an~ ~re ~- n]]cviating the problem this year and if proven satisfactory then st,,dv ~cu]d be ~iven t{, the second stage. Mayor Hawkins pointed out that t{~e prcst. nt ~c~t,nc~] e.:>u]d not commit future Councils and that each year, each stage will be g~ven cons~deration if the occasion arises and it becomes necessary. AId. Miller was of the opinion that the delegation sheu]d be made a~care of the expansion program which is contemplated for Peer Street this year and the City Manager proceeded to outline just ~,'hat it is anticipate. d t'il] be done on this street,namely the installation of a sewer, new sidewalk aud t'.,' ~-'iden~ng of the road to 32 feet which will give ample parking on both sides and allow two lanes of traffic ~o .~c'.'~. ~he C~ ~- ~' the possibility of extending Sylvia Place through to Peer Street, ~:hich ~,ould bc a solution to the Parking problem at the South End of the C] ty. Council also wish to find out how the citizens will react to metered parking lots, aad if these are in operation at both ends of the City for one }'ear, sonle idea will be gained of what will be neeessary in the future. Mr. Marshall of the South End Merchants' Association expressed appreciation for the program which Council intends to inaugurate this year. 370 Mr. Roy D~laney, Chairman nf the Traffic C~!ttce of the Cre~tcr Niagara Chamber of Commerce also expressed appreciation to Council for the propescd plans which will help tke parking situsteen and he advised that the Chamber of Commerce were pleased to assist the North End and S~uth End .\ssoc~ation~ in the submission of their briefs, which uere prepared ]n the Chambcr's offices. Council adjourned o:x the ,metion of Ald. Martin, and 3rid. RE\D '~ND .'~DOPTED, 17th. March, 1958. 37'.; THIRTEENTH MEETING Council Chamber, 13th. March, 1958. BUDGET MEETING All Members were present at the Special Meeting of Council held on March 13th. at ? p.m. for the purpose of considering the draft budget estimates for the year 1958. His Worship, M~yor Hawkins, opened the meeting advising of its purpose and then asked Alderman White, Chairman of Finance, to take the Chair. Alderman White advised that after the most serious consideration to the City Estimates as prepared with the co-operation of the City Manager and City Treasurer that the best he could see for the year 1958 was an increase of four mills. The City Clerk then at the request of the Chairman read the report of the Negotiations Committee with reference to negotiations carried on with Local 528 of the Fire Fighters' Association. The report, having been read and the Chairman of the Committee having advised that all items contained there had been agreed upon, was ordered adopted on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller. Carried Unanimously. The Clerk then read the report of the Negotiations Committee in connection with negotiations carried out with Local 133 and again following advice from the Chairman of the Committee that the items contained therein had been approved by the Local, the report was ordered adopted on the motion of Ald, Miller and Ald. Morton. Carried Unanimously. The matter of salaries as contained in the Estimates was then considered and the City Manager, City Clerk, City Engineer and Treasurer retired from the room. On return the Clerk was advised as to the following changes; the City Nanager's salary to be set at $10,500. The City Enginee~!s salary at $8,400. the City Clerk's salary at $8,400. the City Treasurer's salary at $7,500. All of the aforesaid items to be effective as of January lst,1958. Perusal of the salaries was then continued and it was ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the salary of Mr. C. E. Farre11 and Mr. Ralph Zlmmerman be set at $5,500. effective January lst,1958. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Miller that the salary of Mr. i. J. Farebrother be set at $6,500. and the salary of Mr. H. C. Laur be set at $6,000.O0 both effective January lst,1958. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Brooks and AId. Martin that the salary of Chief Wm. Wade he set at $6,500. effective January 1st, 1958. Ordered on the motion of AId. Brooks and AId. Miller that the salary of His Worship the Mayor be set at $3,300. effective January 1st, 1958. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Morton that the amount provided in the Budget for Solicitor's fees be reduced from $3,000. to $2,400. being the original figure, It was ordered on the motion of AId. Brooks and AId. McKinley that the remuneration for the Court of Revision for the City of Niagara Falls be fixed at $15. per member per sitting for the year 1958 and until further change. The Members of the Committee then continued their perusal of the various items contained in the Budget and in connection with Grants, it was ordered on the motion bf AId. McKinley and Aid. Miller that the items provided in the Draft Estimates ~r the Tourist and Industrial Committees of the Chamber of Commerce remain as shown. ~htsmotion was defeated, the vote being - in fayour, AId. McKinley and Miller; opposed, Mayor Hawkins, AId. Morton, Brooks, Martin andMowers. 372i. favcur-Ald. MortGo. Marti.. ,eKinl.y.a.d ,ill.r; oppo.ed. Hayor Hawkins. items be left in abeyance and that the interested groups appear before Council on Monday, to discuss the matter, was not seconded. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that the amount in the Estimates for 1958 for the Industrial Committee be increased from $3,500. to $4,500. This motion was carried with Ald. Brooks and Mowers opposed. It waQ ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Brooks that the Grant for the Salvation Army Hostel be established for the year 1958 at $500. C~rried Unanimously. It was ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. Miller that the Grant for the Niagara Falls Air Cadets be establised at $200. for the year 1958. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. McKinley that the Grant for the Cancer Society be established at $300. for the year 1958. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley tht the Grant for the Greater Niagara Safety Council be established at $500. for the year 1958. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the Grant for the Memorial B~nd be established at $500. for the year 1958. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Brooks and AId. McKinley that the Grant for St, Ann's Symphonic Band be established at $300. for the year 1958. It was ordered on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Morton that the Grant for the Niagara Frontier Humane Society be established at $5,000. for the year 1958. Carried with Ald, Brooks, opposed. In connection with the Estimates for the Board of Health, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the Estimates as included · in the draft be approyed with the understanding that in future when it is necessary to have a prospective employee of the municipality, given a medical examination, that this be performed by the Medical Officer of Health at no charge to the municipality. Carried, with AId. Mowe.rs, McKinley and Mayor Hawkins opposed. A discussion was then held with re~erence to Ambulance SerVice and a recent incident in connection therewith followinS which it was ordered on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mowers that the Ambulance Grant as contained in the Estimates submitted remain unchanged. This motion was carried with Ald. Mdrton opposed. Prior to this, Ald. Morton had moved that the Ambulande Payment be withheld until Mr. Lynett had been consulted on this topic, to which there was no 8econdero In connection with the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena, a discussion was held .concerning .the salary of the Manager and a motion by AId. Brooks, seconded by Ald. McKinley that Mr. Tustin's salary be set at $4,900. effective January 1st, 1958, was not, however, put to a vote being withdrawn until other salaries as contained in the Estimates had been discussed. His Worship Mayor Hawkins brought up the subject of water rates at the Greater Niagara General Hospital as compared with rates charged in-other mani- cipalities for similar institutions, indicating a request which has previously been made to Council that consideration be given to reduction, at which time the City Manager expressed his views, particularly alons the line of area participation and following discussion it was agreed that the Mayor report hack to the Hospital Trust, having had the views of Council expressed, indicating that consideration would be 8iven to sharing of the cost of water to the ~nstitution if it were, on a pro rata hasis, AId, Morton left the meetinS at 11,05 p,m, Further discussion was then held with reference to the salaries of Junior Officials, following which it was ordered on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the salary of Mr. Parm, Sills, Eady, Stock, Norgate and Tustin be increased $300. each over their 1957 rates effective January lst,1958, Carried Unanimausly. 37j The perusal of the Draft Estimates having been completed, His Worship Mayor Hawkins then assumed the Chair, It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. White and AId. Martin that the Draft Estimates as submitted by the Chairman of Finance and as amended by the action of Council at this session, be approved and the mill rates for the year 1958 in the City of Niagara Falls be established at 51.5 mills for Commercial and Industrial purposes and 47.3 mills for Residential purposes. This motion was carried with AId. Brooks opposed. The City Manager then suggested that Council consider his report concerning possible Capital Expenditures which could be considered during the year 1958,copies of which were made available to the Members of Council. Following dis~ussion on the various items concerned therein, it was agreed that, in principle, the program be approved. During the discussion the suggested Capital Expenditure for renovation of public schools was questioned by Ald. Martin and Ald. Mowers, their opinion being that for the money involved for repairs, it might be of greater wisdom to consider replacement of the schools. It was, however, agreed that before any final decisionis taken, further discussion would be held with representatives of the Board of Education on this particular subject. On the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Martin, the meeting adjourned. READ AND ADOPTED,, 17th.March, 1958. Clerk " Hayor FOURTEEtH MEETII~ Council Chamber, 17th. Narch,1958, REGUIARNEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, March 17th, 1958, for the purpose of considerinE general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous regular and special meetinEs, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton. CO!~4UNICATIONS The following Conxaunications were presented; TNo. 108 - Director. Proo~rty and BuildingManasement, Dept. of Public Works - re proposed meetlaB with City Council to discuss selection of a site for the new Federal Building, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Miller and Ald. Brooks that the communication be received and tabled for two weeks. No. 109 - Ontario Historical Society - ~equesting permission of City Council to record early records on microfilm. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Morton that the communication be received and permission granted. REBORTS The followi~ Reports were presented; No. 76-Chairman of Finance - presenting Estimated Revenue and Expenditure Schedules for the year 1958. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Miller and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and filed and the Chairman of Finance be complimented for this very fine report. No. 77 - City Clerk - report re new legislation presently before'the Legislature, and what the various items involve. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Mowers that the report be received and filed and appreciation extended to the City Clerk for the time involved in the preparation of this report. No. 78 - City Clerk * recon~nendinB issuance of llcences. ORDERED on the motion A!d,.MCK~n~Y.and.~14..No~er~ that the repor~.b~.~eceiveda~d adopted and licences issued accordingly. Ald. Mowers referred to the used car lot on Ferry Street operated by A. ~hite and requested the City Manager to investigate the same, because 0f the wrecks of cars which are on these premises, and submit a report to Council. BY-LAWS The followins By-laws were passed; ~o. 5611 - To provide for the appropriations for the year 1958, ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Norton that AId,White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be Siren the first reading, .- Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of AId, ~hite and AId. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be Biven the second reddingo - Carried -Ald, Brooks-contrary. Third Reading - AId, Morton and AId, Miller - Carried - AId, Brooks-contrary. r 37i ~o, 5612 - To authorize the levying and collecting of taxes for the year 1958, and defining the certain duties of the Clerk, Treasurer and Collector for the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Aid. Miller that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first readinS· - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId. Morton that Rule 36 (2) oE the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously, Third Reading - AId. Miller - AId. Mowers, Carried, with Aid. Brooks-contrary. No. 5613 - To provide for giving the Collector of Taxes credit for the amount returned by her to the Treasurer in the year 1957. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Miller that Aid. White be Branted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion o~ AId. White and AId. Morton 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. Mowers and AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. No. 561~ - To authorize the manner in which taxes for the year 1958, shall become due, to provide a time for payment and penalties for non-payment. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. McKinley that Aid. White be Branted the privileSe of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second readinB, - Carried Unanimously. third reading - AId, Morton and AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId, NcKlnley. READ AND ADOPTED, 24th. March, 1958. / FXNANCE NEETING Council Chamber, 17th.March,1958. The FinanceMeetinS was held on Monday, Hatch 17th, 1958 for the .~ purpose of approvinS and also passing the various accounts which had been properly ~ certified and placed before th~n. All Members o£ the Committee were present.AId. ~ ~hite, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $156,829.77 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 Mayor Hawkins and AId. Millero The application of Cataract Sales and Rentals, 1792 Ferry Street, for a permit to erect a sheet metal sign, attached to the face of the building on the west side, which was referred to the Property Committee for a report, was "'- again presented along with the Property Con~ittee's report which recommended that the permit be issued as applied for. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Martin and AId. McKinley that the report of the Property Committee be received and adopted and permit issued. The application of Joe. Bottecchio for a building permit to construct a five-unit apartment building on Lot 248, south side of Eastwood Crescent, between Victoria Avenue and College Crescent, which had been referred to the Property Committee for consideration, was again presented along with the Property Committee*s report recon~nending issuance of the permit° ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nillet and AId. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Nanager*s report on the application of Atlas Neon Sign Co. 1026 Centre Street, for a permit to erect a siHn at an estinmted cost of was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Norton and l4ayor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted and permit issued, The City Manager*s report on the application of M. Lewandowski, 1589 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect a masonite sign on the front of the above' premises, at an estimated cost of 915, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Norton and AId, Miller Chat the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald, Nillet and Nayor Hawkins, I~AD AND ADOPTED, 24th. Narch, 1958, C I erk 377 COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 17th. March, 1958. 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. The followin_g,~y_-law was~__as~se~d_; No. 5615 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on themotion of AId. Mowers and AId. Martin that Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald, Miller Chat 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. Miller and AId. Morton - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 24th, March, 1958. Clerk c / ~ayor. 378 FIFTEENTH MEETING Council Chamber, 24th,March, 1958, REGUI~MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7,30 p.m. on Monday, March 24th, 1958 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Martin. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald, Morton and Ald, Mowers, COMMUNICATI_OM_S Laid over from previous meettnR~; No. 88 - Minister of Highways - not in agreement with Resolution No, 27 of the City of Niagara Falls with reference to Suburban Road Commissions, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId, Brooks that the coff~unicat~on be received and filed, SEE Report No, 79 No. 99 - Denuty Minister of Public Works - Unable to attend a meeting regarding proposed site of new Post Office Building, but suggesting D.A.Freeze will communi- cate with Council regarding a meeting, No.100 - Victoria Avenue Business Men*8 Association - indicating Association is in accord with movement of new Post Office building to suggested new location at the corner of Jepson S~, and Victoria Ave, No,108 - D.A.Freeze, Director - advising of possibility of meeting with Council preferably in May, to discuss Post Office site, ORDERED on the motion of Aid.Mowers and Ald, Miller that the three communications*be received And filed, and an appoint- merit be made in accordance with the request of the Deputy Minister of Public Works, to interview the Council of the City of Niagara Falls with regard tb the proposed Post Office building, SEE Communication No.ll0 The following Communications were presented; No~ 110 ' Deputy P0Stmaste~ General - advising ~ho{ce of'neW 'site'for 'PoSt Office building not within jurisdiction of Postmaster General*s Department, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Mowers and AId, Nillet that the conmunication be received and filed, No, 111 * Department of Municipal Affairs - enclosing copy of Bill No. 150, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Morton and Aid, Mowers that the communication be received and a telegram be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and our Local Member, Mr,~A. C. Jolley, requesting that this Bill be laid over for one year until the Ontario Mayors and Reeves Association and the Ontario Municipal Association have had an opportunity to consider the same in open convention, No, 112 - National Secretaries Association - requesting issuance of a proclamation re National Secretaries week in Nia2ara Falls, April 20th, to 26Oh, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Norton and Ald, McKinley that the co_~w.,,nication be received and filed and ~he proclamation issued as requested; and arranSments be made to have the necessary picture taken for publication, No, 113 - Ontario Fire Marehal*s Office - forthcoming Training Course for Fire Chiefs to be held in Toronto, April 23rd, 2~th, and 25th, The City Manager presented · verbal recommendation to the effect that Fire Chief Wade be instructed to attend, with Che authority to be accompanied by one or two senior members o~ the Fire Depto if he deems it advisable, ORD~ItRD on the motion of AId, Morton end Ald0 Miller that the communication be received and filed and the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. No. 114 * City of St. Thomas - resolution re natural gas industry. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Brooks that the resolution be received and not endorsed and the City of St. Thomas be advised accordingly. Carried, with AId. Morton-opposed, No. 115 - Bell Telephone Co. - re removal of poles from Main Street, south of Ferry Street and reciting t"'~rms under Company are prepared to proceed. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and laid in abeyance for further study of possible routes and costs. REPORTS The following Reports were pre_se~n~_~. ' ...... SEE Report No. 80 No. 79 - City Clerk - advising of result of recent survey of Ontario municipalities with reference to Resolution No. 27 of the City of Niagara Falls re Suburban Road Commissions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and filed. No. 80 - City Manager - recommending communication from Bell Telephone to.dealing with the removal of poles from Main St. to be laid over until a study of possible routes and costs can be obtained. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. Brooks and Aid. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. No. 81 - Management Committee - report on meeting with representatives of Wm. M. Mercer Limited re preliminary proposal for Pension Scheme for civic employees, held on March 21st, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Aid, Miller that the rep~t be received and filed. No. 82 ~ Property Committee - report on meeting with Minister of Public ~orks in Toronto on March 19th. re possible purchase of land for site of proposed Optimist Club development, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Mowers that the report be received and filed, No. 83 - Equipment Committee * five recommendations re purchase of equipment for various City Departments. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Aid, White that the report be received and adopted. No, 84 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of AId, McKinley and AId, White that the report be received and adopted and licehess issued accordingly. No, 85 - City Engineer - re construction of a 1Coloct concrete sidewalk on the north side of Victoria Avenue from Magdalen Street to a point approximately 260 feet west of Magdalen Street, ORDERED on ~he motion of AId. White and Ald, Mowers that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with, Carried, with AId, Morton- opposed; an amendment made by AId. Morton and seconded by AId, Miller that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee was not put, when Ald, Miller withdrew as seconder, SEE Resolution No.31 No, 8~ - City Solicitor - report on weigh scales and advising that there is no legal duty imposed upon. City Council to maintain the same. As this report was received too late to be listed on the agenda, it was ordered on the motion of Ald, Mowers and Miller that the same be read at this time. ORDERED on the motj. on of Aid, Brooks and AId, Morton that the report be received and filed and the weigh scales be abandoned, · RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No, 31 - WHITE - MOWERS - RESOLVED that Report Nomber 85, for the construction of a ten-foot concrete sidewalk on the north side of Victoria Avenue from Magdalen St, to apoint approximately 2~0 fast west of Magdalen Street be received and adopted and the work be proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be heroic affixed, (Aid,Morton-contrary) Carried 37 ) 380 No. 32 - MOWERS - MILLER - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy be forwarded on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of the City Council to the family of the late Miss Sadie Henderson, highly esteemed resident of the cou~unity; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Una~imously BY-LAW ~he following By-law was passed; No, 5616 - To provide for the 1958 ExpendiCures on Roads and Streets, ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that AId.White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried UnanimOusly. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nillet and AId. Brooks that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the ~econd reading, - Carried Unanimously, Third Reading - AId. Morton and AId. Brooks - Carried Unanimously. The following By-law was presented; No. 5617 - To authorize the borrowing of $813,000.00 for the construction of filter plant and pumps at the Niagara Palls Filtration Plant, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Aid. McKinley that AId. ~hite be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be dealt with in preamble form - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. ~hite and AId. Norton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried Unanin~usly. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton, READ AND ADOPTED, 31$t. March, 1958. Clerk FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 24th. March, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, March 24th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the tonitree were present, with the exception of Ald. Martin. AId. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. At the request of Ald. Brooks, the City Manager agreed to present a report on vouchers 782 to 786. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $30,112.49 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 of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley. The application of Messrs. Bazarin and Kedveg for a building permit to construct 11 stores on Victoria Avenue, between Jepson St. and McRae St. which has been referred to the Property Committee for a report at a previous meeting was again presented along with the Property Committee's report which advised that detailed plans would be provided by the owners before construction commenced and that the estimated cost of the work would be $110,000. The City Manager then advised that the applicants were present at the meeting, and suggested that per- mission be granted to proceed with the construction of the foundation and that detailed plans would be submitted at the next meeting. ORDERED on themotion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the report be received and permit be issued subject to final approval of the detailed plans by the Building Inspector of the City of Niagara Falls. The City Nanager's report on the application of Pines-Bar-B-Q Restaurant 1467 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect a neon facet sign, at an estimated cost of 51,365.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted and the permit be issued. The report of the Equipment Con~ittee recommending that an all-weather cab be purchased for the TD-14 Tractor and Bullclam in use at the Refuse Disposal Area, at a net cost of 5419. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of AId. Miller and Mayor Hawkins. READ AND ADOPTED, 31st. March, 1958. Clerk 382 COUNCIL I~ETIN6 Council Chamber, 24th.March, 1958. 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,d All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Martin. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed~ No. 5618 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley.and AId. Brooks that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried with AId, Morton*Contrary. · ORDERED on the motion of AId. ~/hite and Aid. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried with Ald, Morton-contrary. Third Reading - AId. Miller and AId. McKinley - Carried with AId.Morton-contrary. DEPUTATION His Worship, Mayor Hawkins advised that the Chamber of Commerce had requested a meeting with Council at this time and advised that Mr, D. Murie,Manager, would be spokesman along with any others present who might wish to speak. Mr. Murie distributed copies of a communication fremNr. M. F. Jones, President of the Chamber, to the Members of Council and then proceeded to read the con~unication, indicating the concern of the Chamber on the decision of.the City Council to not allocate additional funds for the promotion of the tourist trade in the Niagara Area, suggesting that if reconsideration was not given, tourist trade would be adversely affected and that Council might care to consider s~me other medium of handling this phase of.promotion. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. Brooks and AId. Morton that Mr. Jones be heard. Mr. Jones proceeded to elaborate as requested by Mr.H.A.Logan, one of the Members of the Board of Directors present, on the brief origieally presented, particularly with reference to the magnitude of the tourist industry and its possible affect on this area, including the convention angle and finished his remarks at this point by requesting Council*s reconsideration to their decision. Ald. Brooks expressed his views on the subject, indicating that it might have been wiser to divert ~unds to the Tourist Committee rather than to the Industrial Conxaittee, stating that that was his reason for opposin~ the Budget. AId. White, Chairman of Finance, advised that the Budget was brought in with the primary consideration being given to the mill rate for the taxpayers o.f the City of Niagara Palls and that if there was any change, he was dubious as -to.where.the.~undswould.be.forthcomin2o ........................... AId, Miller explained his stand on the whole subject, reiterating his previous comment that none of the taxpayers' money would be spent with his vote on a T,V.film showingAmerican points of interest and referred repeatedly to the brief previously submitted on this particular phase of the subject, AId, McKinley indicated that in hie opinion the presence of so 2rcat a number of th~ Directors of the Chamber and others, constituted a pressure action and felt that this was not the proper approach and suggested other means that the ~hamber might consider, of receivin~ or acquiring the necessary funds and that if it were felt essential that monies allocated to industrial promotion could conceivably be utilized as the need was so great for tourist development, and following this latter suggestion, was advised by Mr. Jones that it was not the policy of the Chamber to utilize funds allocated by Council for any other purpose than that for which it was allocated and Mr. Jones suggested that if Council saw fit to give approval to such re-allocation, having in mind the replacement of such funds in future year or years, they would be only too happy to work along these lines. AId. Morton indicated that as previously suggested by AId. McKinley, consideration might be given by the Chamber Committees to hold their meeting at a more convenient time and expressed opposition to any diversion of funds from the industrial phase to the tourist phase. AId. Mowers advised that he had consistently favoured provision of funds for the tourist type of promotion without too much success, indicating that he was still of that opinion. His Worship Nayor Hawkins then suggested to Mr. Jones and the other Chamber representatives or interested parties present that Council might possibly consider later in the year or when the occasion warranted it, the provision of additional funds always providing that these become available and when queried by Mr. Jones along this line, suggested that they might consider coming before Council later in the year with this thought in mind. Mayor Hawkins thanked Mr. Jones and the Chamber representatives for attending and the expression of views given and in turn, Mr. Jones expressed appreciation for the reception given he and his fellows. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Brooks and AId. White. READ AND ADOPTED, 31st. March, 1958. Mayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 24th. March, 1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, March 24th, 1958, for the purpose of considering the items presented to them° All Members of the Conmaittee were present, with the exception of AId, Martin, His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided, After consideration of the items presented, the Connittee adjourned on the motion of Ald0 Mowers and Ald, McKinley, READ AND ADOPTED, 24th. March, 1958. SIXTEENTH MEETING Council Chamber, 3181. March, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 1.30 p.m. on Nonday, March 31st. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 102 - Niagara District Akela Club - requesting permission to hold Annual Cub Field Day at Oakes Park on Nay 24th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid, Morton that the communication be received and filed and permission granted. wvv. VW~ SEE Report Number 87. No. 103 - Canadian Legion Soccer Club - requesting permission to use Soccer Field at Oakes Park two nights a week. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nillet and AId. Mowers that the communication be received and filed and the Club be granted the use of the field two nights a week between April 15th. and May 15th. and one night a week after Nay 15th. SEE Report Number 88. No. 107 - Spitella Co. - requesting permission to instal a sprinkler system at 1700 Lewis Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the com- munication be received and filed and the work be proceeded with and the cost of the installation of circuits recovered through the annual charges for the service. SEE Report Number 89. The following Communications were presented; No. 116 - Service Clubs Softball League - requesting permission to use softball playing field in the south-west corner of Oakes Park, ORDERED on the motion of AId. NcKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and Permission granted as requested. SEE Report Number 90, No, 117 - H.G.Acres and Co. Ltd. - requesting permission to use Soccer Field at Oakes Perk one night a week. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. NcKinley and AId.Norton that the communication be received and filed and the request be not granted. SEE Report No. 91. No. 118 - Ladies Auxiliary, Canadian Legion - requesting permission to hold a short parade on May 14th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Niller and AId. Brooks that the communication be received and filed and request granted. No. 119 - Niagara Falls Police Association - requesting use of Oakes Park on August 4th. for Field Day. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Mowers that the communication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Connittee with power to act, No. 120 - International Union of Operating Engineers - advising of motion of policy whereby only one position of employment is co be held by any members of Local Union 866. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mowers and AId, Morton that the communication be received, acknowledged end publicized in the press and · copy forwarded to the Advisory Committee on Unemplo~nnent recently set up, No. 121 - City of Belleville - advistnE of their approval of the Stratford resolution ~hich advocated an extension of Provincial Unemployment Program to include all unemployed and Co remove limitation as to type of work; but reconmendinS that the date be extended beyond Nay 31st, to August 31st,ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mowers and AId, Nillet that the communication be received and filed and the'City of Bellevilla advised as Co the action taken by Niagara Falls in this matter, Carried, the vote heine - Aye - AId, Mowers, Nillet,McKinley, White and Bartin; Naye - AId, Morton and Brooke, An amendment made by AId,Morton seconded by AId, Brooks that the conanunicaCion from the City of Bellevilla be received and their action be endorsed with reference to the extension of time, was lost by a vote of 5 to 2 - the vote being, Aye - AIde Morton and Brooks; Naye- Ald~ Mowers, Miller., McKinley, White and Martin, No. 122 - ~n. Snyder - requesting inclusion on the Traffic Committee on future parkinS'discussions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Nattin that the communication be received and the ~riter be advised as to the reasons for the indication being given by Council that representatives of the Downtown Merchants* Association would be permitted to set in on future parking discussions dealing with off-street parking only. Carried Unanimously, Prior to this motion, Ald. McKinley moved that the communication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee with power to Act. This motion was not seconded. No, 123 -.Greater 'NiaEara Chamber of Commerce - ~xpresstnS appreciation for reception given at meeting of March 24Ch; and explaining promotion of tourist activities, At this time, AId, Hartin queried as to what the objections were on the'part of the Members of Council to the proposed increase in grant to the Tourist Committee of the Chamber, indicating that he understood that it was primarily to what might be included in the proposed T.V.film. Several Members of Council then advised as to their o~Jections, AId, Miller referring to the T.V, film primarily; AId, McKinley to the effect that he was supporting the Chairman of Finance in his Budget as presented; Ald. Norton that his objection primarily was the T.V. film but that he was of the opinion that since an indication was made at the previous meeting that if additional funds were available, these would be provided. AId. White reiterated his previous stand as to an attempt to maintain the Budget at a suitable level, always having tn mind the taxpayers of the municipality and indicating that in his opinion the new illumination system would be a far greater benefit than any T.V. film. FollowinS further discussion it was ordered on the motion'of AIde Nattin and Ald, Mowers that the communication from the President of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce be received and filed and that the 1958 grant for the Tourist Con~ittee of the Chamber be increased from the amount as shown in the adopted estimates of $3,500. to the amount of ~8,000, or an increase of $4,500, and that Council*s representatives on the Committee voice their views at any time when the expenditure of these funds is betas considered, Carried, with AId, Nillet, White and McKinley-opposed. Ald, Miller then advised that h~ was submitted his resignation as one of Council~s representatives on the Tourist Committee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, SEE CO!~4UNICATION 134A. SEE ResolutiQn No, The .followinn Reports were presented; REPORTS No, 87 - Arena and Parks Conmittee - recommending that the Niagara District Akela Club be Branted the use of the west. side of Sakes Park on Saturday, Bay 24th, for their Annual Cub Field Day, .ORDERED on the motion of AId, Bartin and Ald, Morton that the report be received and adopted, SEE COie4UNICATION 102, No, 88 - A__rena and'Parks Co=mittee'- recommending the nee of the ~ootball field At Sakes Park to the Canadian LeSion Soccer Club two nights a week between.April 15th, and Nay tSth, and one night a week after Nay I)th, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Miller and Ald, Mowers that the report be received and adopted. -. SEE Communication 103 No, 89 - City Baneset - recommending installation of fire.alarm system for Spirelie Co, at XT00 Lewis Avenue, the eos~ of such installation of circuits to be recovered t~rouSh annual charges for the service, 0BDERED on the motion of AId, Norton end AId, McKinley that the report be received and adopted, 8RE Communication 107 No. 90 - Arena and Parks Committee - recommending request of Service Clubs Softball League for the use of the softball diamond at the south-west corner of Oakes Park be granted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Norton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No, 116, No, 91 - Ar_EKna and Parks Con~nittee - recommending that the Personnel D~rector of H. C, Acres and Co. Ltd, be advised that permission cannot be granted for the use of a soccer field one night a week. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted, SEE Communication No. 117 No. 92 - ~t~_y_~[~ger - enclosinS copy of report of Wm, N. Mercer Limited re proposed pension scheme for Civic Employees, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId, Morton that the report be received and tabled for perusal of Council and discussion at the next Council Meeting, Carried, with Aid, White-contrary, Prior to this action, AId, White and Ald, Morton moved that the report be referred to the Management Committee for study and report. This motion was withdrawn. No. 93 - Property Committee - reporting on action on 3 items; property at Stanley Avenue and Valley Way; pdrchase of parking lot west of Sylvia Place; and possible erection of a second dwelling on the south-west corner of a lot at Temperance Avenue and Emery Street, ORDERED on themotion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and that with reference to item no, 3, the applicant ,be allowed two weeks to produce the letter referred to and if not available, the matter to be referred back to the Property Committee, No, 94 - Traffic Committee - report on meetinS with Tourist Cab Operators re removal of stand on Falls Avenue and recommending that no space be provided. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald, Brooks that the report be received and adopted. AId, Norton referred to the thought of the Traffic Committe~ that the Police Com- mission would not issue as many sight-seeing cab licences this year and was of the opinion that the Connittee should study again a report which became available to-day containing lnfo~tion regarding the number of liceuces issued in 1957 and the mximum n~ber to be allowed in 1958, before Council considers the removal of ~h~ chree stands. O~ERED on the moCion of Ald. Norton and'Ald. Miller that the infomCiou received by the Traffic Co~ittee be given further study, No. 95 -'Traffic ComiCtee - reco~endtng no ac;ion be taken at presen~ re&Arding the eliminating of parkin~ on one side of Orchard Avenue between Deleware Street and Murray Street, O~ERED on the motion of Aid, Mor~on and AId, Brooks that the repore be received and adopted, No. 96 - Traffic Comittee - re proposed car-wash for ears in vacan~ garage on the ~esc side of Valley Way between Victoria Avenue and Norrison Street and ~he traffic probl~ which could be created therefr~, and therefore not reco~ending any change in parking regulationstn this area, O~E~D on the motion of Ald, Morton and AId, Brooks that the report be received and adopted, No. 97 - Traffic COm~tee - 10 recomen~tions regarding parking meters in various locations~ etc, ORD~ED on ~he motion of Ald. Norton and Ald, ~rtin that the report be received and adopted, No. 98 - City Clerk - reco~endin& issuance of licences. ~D~ED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId, ~r~tn tha~ ~he repor~ be received and adopted and ltcences issued accordinSly* No. 99 - City Clerk - appli~cion for Refres~ent Vehicle Co sell frozen custard which has noC been approved. O~ED on Che motion of AId. HorCon and Ald, Niller ~MC the reporc be received and ~abled ~or a furchef report. RESOLUTION ....................... The followina Resolution was Passed; No. 33 - N~ , NITON - RESOL~D C~t the next re~lar meetinS of the Cicy Council be held ac 7.30 p.m. on Tues~y, April 8th, 19~8; and the Seal of the Coloration be hereto affixed, Carried Unanimousl . 388 BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. 5619 - To authorize the execution a~d delivery of an Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and Local 528, International Association of Fire Fighters. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Aid; McKinley that AId.Martin be granted th~ privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Un~nimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. 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 - AId. Martin and AId. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. No. 5620 - To authorize the execution of an agreement with the Niagara Falls Civic Employees' Federal Union, Lucal 133. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald, Miller that Aid. Hartin be given the privilege of introducing the byelaw and the by-law be given the 1st. reading, - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. McKinley 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. Morton and AId. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. AId. Mowers referred to the recent publicity in the press regarding the 1958 Tax Rills in which the article stated that the revenues did not include an amount of $6,000. business tax to be paid by the NiaEara Parks Commission. The Alderman stated that this information was incorrect since the Budget Estimates actually ihcluded amounts for the years 1957 and 1958 totalling some $11,000. AId. Mowers was of the opinion that this statement should be corrected. AId, Morton referred to several complaints received about the dusty condition of the city streets, and referred to the absence of the flusher. Aldo Miller referred to the streets north of LinColn; also Slater and Buchanan Avenues, The City Manager advised that both the sweeper and flusher have been undergoing repairs but that they will be in service to-morrow. AId, Miller referred to the call for tenders and queried whether cites would be called for and then left in the open market. He was advised that this decision would be entirely up to Council. Cquncil adjourned Co the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Mowers, READ AND ADOPTED, 8th. April, 1958. Na yor, FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 31st, March, 1958, The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, March 31st, 1958 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, AId, White, Chairman of Finance, presided, Sundry Accounts in the amount of $45,064.76 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. Mowers and AId. Miller. The City Manager's report on the application of Cataract lee Company for a permit to attach a sign advertising "Ice" on the street sign post at the corner of Park Street and River Road, was presented for consideration; the report recommended that permission be refused because such erection is contrary to City regulations and also that it is not permissible to erect signs on City posts. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Mowers and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted and permission be not granted. The City Manager's report on the application of Frozenaire Cooler Co. for a permit to make alterations to the building at 1436-1438 Ferry Street. at an estimated cost of $4,000. was presented, ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald, Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. At this time, His Worship the Mayor referred to the Testimonial Dinner being tendered to Chief Wm. Worm of the Stamford Police Department, who is to retire shortly. The Nayor Advised that he had tickets available for Council and AId. Nowera, Miller, McKinley and Morton signified their intention of being present on that occasion. The Co~ittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawking and AId. Nowera. READ AND ADOPTED, 8th. April, 1958. Council Chamber, 31st. March, 1958. The Council re-assembled at the close Of'the regula~ Council and Finance. NeetinEs for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the C~ittee. All Members of Council were present. 390 BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5621 * To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Nowera and AId. Martin that AId. White be granted the privilege of lntroducin~ the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Nor(on that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second readinE· = Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. McKinley and AId. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. DEPUTATION A delegation was present from the Board of Education and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller that they be heard at this time. Mr. Arnold Smith acted as spokesman and advised that the delegation was present to deal with the matter of their request £or funds in connection with proposed improvements and replacementg in the various 'schools. Referring to the fact that the Board have on two other sodasions appeared before Council to present similar requests at which time details and financing were considered thoroughly, Mr. Smith advised that he was prepared to go over these figures again if Council so desired. Ha then briefly recounted what had previously been brought to Council's attention as to their proposed capital expenditure plan, indicating that, Of course, they would appreciate receiving the $175,000. originally asked but admitting that $125 0OO. would take care of their most immediate or urger~needs and eliminate what are now considered hazardous conditions. AId. Mowers suggested the possibility of considering new school erection rather than expendin8 sizable funds on alteration and repair and was advised by Mr, Smith, that of course, the Board would be very happy to enBage in a program of new school construction but that from an economic standpoint what they propose seems to be the most satisfactory answer, Further discussion was held on the subject, particularly with reference to the various schools, the heating and plumbing problazes. Following which it was ordered on the motion of AId. N~rtin and Ald. Brooks that $125,000. be made available by the City Council for the use o£ the Board of Education in capital repairs and alterations to public schools. SEE Resolution #3/4. The City Clerk then requested the Administrator through His Worship the Mayor, to provide a formal request on the part of the Board of Education for the fands'invol~d ahd~hich haa now been approv~a, indina~ing on' the' requ~S~ the' specttic use and was assured by Mr. Kribs that this would be forthcoming pron~tlyo RESOLUTION The £ollowing Resolution was passed; No~ 3~ - HARTIN - EROOF~ - RESOLVED that the request of the Board of Education of the City of SisSara Falls for the sum of $125,000, for capital expenditure8 for various public schools be approved and the necessary application made for approval o£ the Ontario Municipal Board to proposed debenture by-law; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Miller. READ All ADOPTED, 8th,April,1958. t Nayor. S_EVJ_NT_E~N~H~ _I~IEJTING Council Chamber, 8th. April, 1958. REGUlaR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers. TENDERS Tenders had been called for supplies for the year 1958 and it was ordered on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Mowers that the tenders received be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. Carried Unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS ,~he following Communications were presenteA_~ No. 124 - D. A. Freeze, Director, Dept. of Public Works - advising that he and Mr. Creba would meet with the City Council on May 5th. at~d p.m. to discuss site of proposed Post Office building. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Brooks that the couuunication be received and filed. No. 125 - Wm. Snyder - requesting opportunity to sit in on discussions concerning off street parking or parking in general. It was moved by AId. Brooks and seconded by Ald. Morton that the communication be received and the gentleman be given the opportunity to attend the preliminary meeting with respect to the Downtown Businessmen's brief. (This motion was not put, due to the fact that the amendment was carried unanimously.) The amendment was made by AId. Miller, seconded by Ald. Mowers that the communication be received and referred to the Chairman of the Traffic Committee in order that he may notify Mr, Snyder when a joint meeting is held with the Downtown Businessmen's Association. Carried Unanimously. No. 126 - Stamford Women's Institute - requesting proclamation of Mental Health Week. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald, McKinley that the communication be received and proclamation issued as requested. No. 127 - Niagara Memorial Band - requesting permission to hold a tag day on April 19th. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Miller and AId, Brooks that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as the date is available, Carried Unanimously, Iu this regard, the City Manager suggested that when Council studies the 19~9 Budget Estimates, consideration be Siven where organizations receiving grants,later request tag days,. No, 128 - Sydney Lei~h = suggesting the passing of a by-law banning the sale of fireworks, ORDERED on the motion of AId, McKinley and Ald, Brooks that the communication be received and the writer be advised that the mutter will be taken under consideration by the Hayor and the Chief of Police to endearour to alleviate his problem, It was further ordered on the motion of AId. Norton and AId, Mowers that this item be left in the hands of the City Clerk to be placed on the agenda of the next joint meeting of.the councils of the ~hree municipalities. (AId. McKinley was contrary to the second resolution). No. 129 - R, C. Young Insurance Limited - advising of changes made in their Company's Portion of fire insurance schedule ~ch is due for renewal April 8th, 1958 and recommending additio~al coverage. ORDERED on the motion ~f AId. Norton and AId. Nowera that the com- munication be received and referred to the Property Committee for consideration as to whether Extended Coverage should be placed on the structures owned by the municipality. REPORTS, hid over from the previous meeting; NO. 92 - City NanaSer = attachin8 copy of revised report of Wm, M. Hercar Limited regarding proposed pension scheme for civic employees. ORDERED on the motion o£ Ald, ~ers and Al'd. Nattin that the report be received and referred to the Management 392 Connnittee to review the same with the Civic Employees, following which it was ordered that the Con~ittee be empowered to request Wm. M. Mercer Limited to call for tenders on the aforesaid scheme. No. 99 - City Clerk - advising application of Sam LaRosa for Refreshment Vehicle L~cence to sell frozen custard not approved. SEE Report Number 100. The following Reports were presented; No. 100 - City Clerk - further report on application of Sam LaRosa .and outlining type of operation intended. On the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton, ~he applicant who was present at the meeting was permitted to speak at this time. He advised that there was nothing more to add to the City Clerk's report, but on being queried by His Worship the Mayor, advised that there would be no bell or gong attached to this vehicle which would create a nuisance to any neighbourhood; he then advised that the vehlcle would meet the requirements of the Health Department. ORDERED on the motion of Ai~. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the application-be referred to the Traffic Con~nittee for report to Council. Carried Unanimously. The mover and seconder with- drew their original motion to the effect that permission be granted provided he complies with all regulations of the Licensing Committee. No. 101 - City Manager - recommending attendance of Assessor and Assistant at the Spring Meeting of District Number 6, Association of Assessing Officers, to be held at Delhi Ontario on April 3Oth. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that the report be received and adopted. No. 102 - City Manager - recommending attendance of Street Superintendent and Barber- Greene Operator, at School for Asphalt Personnel robe held in Toronto. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 103 - City Manager - report on Negotiation Committee~s meeting with Union Representatives which was held to discuss matters pertaining to employment of temporary help at the Filtration Plant with the Contractor Francis Hankin Limited. In connection with the report of the City Manager, Ald. Martin, Chairman of the Management and Negotiation Committee, advised as to the background of the report and action taken by the Committee in this regard. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId.Miller that the report be received and adopted. No. 104 - City Manager - Estimates on construction of six-inch watermain on Terrace from Ferguson St. to Leader Lane, and on Leader Lane from Terrace Avenue to Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted. Ald. Brooks requested the City Manager to have the refuse moved off Leader Lane between StaRton Avenue and Hickson Avenue and the City Manager advised that instructions have already been issued. No. 105 - City Clerk - recommendinE issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald,.Miller and Aid, Brooks that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly, PETITION The followinR Petition was presented; No. 3 - Frank DiCiacomo and 8 other residents of Centre St. and Ellen Avenue - protesting nuisance created by exhaust fan discharging fish odours .from premises operhted by a Fish Company. The City Clerk advised that the Sanitary Inspector has been in close touch with this situation and has issued instructions to the proprietor concerned. The first signatory on the petition, Mr. DiCiacomo was permitted to speak at this time, on the motion of AId, Hiller and Aid. McKinley, He outlined the conditions existing and was assured by the Mayor that the Sanitary Inspector would take action. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Aid. Mowers that the petition be received and referred to the Sanitary Inspector for a report. 39 j Aid. Martin called to the attention of the City Manager the condition of the sidewalk on Lowell Avenue, between Summer St. and Misener Aid, Morton referred to complaints he had received concerning the Quick Car Wash on Ferry Street, and the dirt resulting therefrom and requested that the Sanitary Inspector inspect these premises. AId. Miller reiterated his notice of intention and request to be removed as Countills representative on the Tourist Committee of the Greater N agara Chamber of Commerce and he was requested by His Worship the Mayor if he would please put his request in writing and the Alderman indicated that this would be done for the next meeting of Council. The followin~-~l. aw was presented; No. 5622 - To authorize the borrowing of $125,000.00 for the installation of new heating plants, ventilation and necessary structural work in Barker St. Simcoe St. Glenview, Maple St. and Memorial Public Schools and to provide for the issue of the City of Niagara Falls for debentures therefor. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that Ald. White be given the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time in preamble form only - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously, Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. Mowers and Aid, Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th. April, 1958, Council Chamber, 8th, jApril, 1958. The Finance Meetins was held on Tuesday, April 8th, 1958 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. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided, Committee. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $74,215.21 were approved by the 394 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. McKinley and Ald. Mowers. The City Manager*s report on the application o£ the International Silver Company, Limited, 303 River Road, to erect a metal racer sign at the above address, at an estimated cost o£ $300. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Norton and Nayor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted and permit issued, The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of AId, Miller and AId. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th. April, 1958. .Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, April 8th, 1958. 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 Counittee. All Hembets of Council were present, BY-IAW The"foXiowi Swas passed; 5623 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Miller that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller. and AId, W~hite that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules o£ Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, - Carried Unanimously, Third Reading - AId, Miller and AId, McKinley - Carried Unanimously, Council adjourned. on the motion of AId, Miller and AId, Brooks, READ AND ADOPTED, 14th. April. 1958. : Council Chamber, 14th. April, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, April 14th. 1958 for the purpose of considering general business and finance, All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Martin. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley. COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications ~ere presented; No. 130 - R-C.A.F,Squadron, 126 - requesting proclamation of Air Cadt Week. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Brooks that the conununication be received and filed and the proclamation issued as requested. No. 131 - R.C.A.F. Squadron,126 - requesting permission to hold Annual Tag Day on April 26th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the communi- cation be received and filed and request granted as the date is available. No. 132 - Cohen Swados Wright and Hanlfin - requesting by-law to convey lane to Pollard Mfgr. Co. Ltd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. No. 133 - Local Hydro Counnission - enclosing copy of Balance Sheet and Operating Report for year ending December 31st,1957. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the same be received and filed. No. 134 - British-Canadian Veterans Association - invitation to installation ceremonies on April lgth. at 8 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the invitation be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council and their wives attend as find it possible. No, 134A - Alderman Franklin J. Miller - tendering resignation from Tourist Committee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, as one of Council's representatives. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the resignation accepted with regret, Carried, with Ald. McKinley-contrary. His Worship the Mayor expressed his regret for the Alderman'8 decision expressing the opinion that he had performed his duties very well. Alderman Miller expressed appreciation for the Mayor's remarks. AId, McKinley, Counctl~s other representative on the Tourist Committee of the Chamber, expressed approval of the work performed by Ald. Miller while a Member of the Committee, and also expressed regrets for his decision, and advised that he was therefore contrary to the motion to accept the resignation. Eis Worship the Mayor then referred to the possibility of AId.Mowers acceptinE the position on the Tourist Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, in place of AId, Miller; AId, Mowers expressed appreciation at the Mayor's suggestion but felt that he could not do justice to such an appointment, due to the fact that he is Chairman of the Joint Connnittee of the Survey Merger Committee, and could not guarantee regular attendance at the Tourist Commtttee's meetings. It was therefore agreed that all members of Council would consider the matter carefully, in order Chat an appointment may be made at the next Council meeting, a!V0a.TS The following Reports were presented; No,. 106..- Sanitary. Inspector. ,. report on inspection of. conditions. at. Finlay. Fish premises at 1672 Ellen &venuo and the instructions issued to the proprietor. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mowers and AId, McKinley that the report be received, and the signatories on Petition No,3. concerning this establishment notified .o~ the ta~n, and ~he Sanitary Inspector ~nked ~or this report, ' SEE ~ion No,3. :i '396 No. 107 ~ City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Miller that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 99 - City.Clerk - attaching application for refreshment vehicle licence to sell frozen custard, which has not been approved. No.lO0 - City Clerk - further report on this application and outlining type of operation intended. As this matter had been referred to the Traffic Connnittee at the pr&vious meeting, Ald. Norton, Chairman of that Committee reported verbally at this time, advising that his Con~nittee were opposed to the application, due to the traffic hazard which could be created and the untidy conditions which would result following the disposal of used cups or containers; the Chairman expressed regret that it was necessary to arrive at this decision. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Brooks that the reports be received and filed, the verbal report of the Traffic Con~nittee be received and adopted and the licence be not granted. PETITION Laid over from the previous meeting; No, 3 - Frank DiGiacomo and 8 others -concerning couditions at the Finley Fish Company at the corner of Ellen Avenue and Centre Street, ORDERED ou the motion of Ald, Mowers and Ald. McKiuley that the petition be received and filed aud the petitioners notified of the action taken by the Sanitary Inspector. BEE Report No.106 RESOLUTION The following. Resolution was passed; No. 35 - BROOKS - MORTON - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy be forwarded to the family of the late Mrs. Thomas Savage, on behalf of His Worship the Mayor aud Members of the City Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. At.this time, AId, Hiller, one of Council'srepresentatives on the Tourist Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, who had indicated at the previous meeting, at the request of His Worship the ldayor, that he would tender his resignation, in writing, from the Tourist Committee, arose at this time, and requested the City Clerk to read the communication. Before this was done, the Alderman stressed that he was not opposed to the Senior Chamber of Commerce or their work, pointing out their efforts to bring conventions to Niagara Falls in the winter time, but, reiterated his objections to the 9roposed T.V.film showing American points of interest and felt that he could not do justice on a Committee when he was not satisfied with part of their programme0 SEE Communication No. 13~. ! AId. Morton referred to the leaks in the roof at the Memorial Arena and queried as to whether there had been a 20-year guarantee on the roof. The City Manager advised that the Solicitors are taking steps to remedy the same; and further advised. that there have been continuous leaks and minor repairs have been made from time to time. The City Manager assured Council that Council will be made aware of the results. Council adjourned to the Finance Committee Meeting ou the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 21st.April, 1958. Clerk Mayor 39? FI~INCE MEETING Council Chamber, 14th.April, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, April 14th. 1958 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. Martin. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Committee. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $212,180.50 were approved by the 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. McKinley. AId. Brooks queried about voucher number 1005 of the Finance By-law and an explanation was given by the City Clerk as to the account and its purpose, which was satisfactory. The Summary of Tenders for supplies for the year 1958 as submitted at the last meeting, was considered at this time. The following action was taken; CRUSHED STONE FOR CONCRETE CRUSHED STONE FOR PAVING PLANT CRUSHED STONE FOR ROADS ASPHALT SAND WATER WASHED SAND CONCRETE SAND GRAVEL FOR CONCRETE It was moved by Ald. McKinley that Calaguiro Bros. lowest tendeter, be awarded the contract for stone, sand and asphalt, and at this point the City Manager recommended that with reference to the stone, that if the tender was awarded to Calaguiro Bros. that he be given authority to require that the stone be purchased £rom Queenston Quarries; following further discussion, IT WAS ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the stone requirements for the year 1958 be purchased from the lowest tendeter, Calaguiro Bros. Carried Unanimously. It was moved by Ald. Mowers that the matter of sand be not considered at this meeting, and new tenders be called on the basis of the requirements indicated by the City Manager. There was no seconder to this motion. A lengthy discussion ensued with reference to the sand on which tenders were being called, various suggestions being made as to how the desired result could be obtained in a manner satisfactory to the City Manager, following which IT WAS ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Morton that Calaguiro Bros, be awarded the tender for sand and gravel for concrete. This motion was defeated, the vote being - Aye - AId. McKinley,Morton and White;; Naye- Nayor Hawkins, Ald. Mowers, Brooks and Miller. An amendment by Ald. Moware and AId, Brooks that the tender for asphalt sand and water washed sand, as listed on the Summary, be not considered at this meeting, but left over until new tenders were called on the basis of · classifications, as suggested by the City Manager, was carried by a vote of ~ to 3; the vote being - Aye - AId. Mowers, Brooks, Miller and the Mayor; Nays -Ald. McKinley, Morton and White. .At this point, on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley,e representative of Calagu~ro.Bros. was heard. Re i~dicated that the sane being quoted on under the category of asphalt sand, ~as pit run. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Mayor Hawkins that the ~enders for concrete sand and gravel for concrete for the year 1958 be awarded to CalaSuiro Bros. Carried Unanimously, 398 PAVING ASPHALT In connection with tenders for Paving Asphalt the City Manager recoupended that this be awarded to Imperial Oil Limited, although the price as shown was slightly higher than the other two tenders, on the basis of service and the fact that the price he would receive on this commodity, would actually be less than the two lower tenderere. On being queried the City Manager stated that the delivered price would be $36.30. Following discussion on the subject, during which the method of calling for tenders was questioned by several members of Council, IT WAS ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Na~yor Hawkins that the tender for Paving Asphalt for the year 1958 be awarded to Imperial Oil Ltd. at the price as quoted by the City Manager. Carried with AId. Miller opposed. FUEL OIL FOR ASPHALT pLANT SUPPLY AND APPLY DUST LAYER SUPPLY AND APPLY LIQUID ASPHALT SUPPLY AND APPLY STONE CHIP ORDERED on the motion of AId. Norton and AId. Brooks that the tender of St.Catharines Fuel Oils Ltd. at a quotation of 9.70 cents per Mellon be accepted, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and AId. Miller that the tenders of Eastlaud Bros, as recommended by the City Manager, be accepted, GASOLINE-WAGON LOT: CITY YARD ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Miller that the tender of Canadian Oil Companies Ltd. be accepted. DIESEL FUEL ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Miller that the tender of Gunning Oil Ltd. the lowest quotation, be accepted, PASSENGER TIRES TRUCK TIRES TUBES With reference to the tenders, as listed for passenger tires, truck tires and tubes, it was moved by AId. Morton that the tender of CalaguiFo Eros. be accepted, which motion received no seconder. A discussion was then held concerning tire supply and as pointed out by the City Manager, the method used in previous years had proved satisfactory, namely, the allocation of different units to different suppliers. It was therefore ordered on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Brooks that the tires and tubes for the year 1958 ~epurchased on the open market. Carried, ANTHRACITE CC~L STOKER CG~L ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. McKinley that the tender of W. L. Houck Coal Company, at a total quotation of $1,422.84 be accepted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId. Morton that the tender of Eastland Bros. at a quotation of $13.00 per ton for Compass Coal be accepted; and if not satisfactory, Kentucky Hill be purchased from W.L.Houck Coal Company at a quotation of $14.95 per ton. Carried with Ald. Mowers-contrary. Ald. Mowers suggested and recommended that in 1959 the form of tenders for the year's supplies be considered by Council before the tenders are actually called in an attempt to avoid recurrence of the difficulties experienced during the current year. The City Nanager's report recommending the purchase of the radio equipment installed on the truck units of the Niagara Falls Fire Department, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager'S report was presented on the application of the Star Cleaners and Dyers, for permission to erect a neon sign at 819 Morrison Street, at an estimated cost of $700. ORDERED on the motion o f Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Myron Bruck, for a permit to erect a neon sign at the Niagara Hotel, 1008 Centre Street, at an estimated cost of $600. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Sam Alfieri, for a permit to erect a neon facet sign at the Capri Restaurant, 1438 Ferry Street, at an estimated cost of $3,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of A. Rocco for a building permit to erect an addition at the rear of 1376-1384 Ferry Street, at an estimated cost of $800. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nillet and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. . , , The' Con~ittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Brooks. R~D AND ADOPTED ', 21st. April, 1958. with AId. Miller and AId. McKinley opposed. OXYGEN ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and T Welders gupply, as reconuended by the City Clerk " ACE YI,EHE AId. Mowers that the tenders of Niagara .~. Manager, be accepted. PORTLARD CKI~NT ORDERED on the motion o~ AId. Morton and AId. Brooks that the tender of E. Weightman and Sons, Ltd. be accepted. GRASS' SEED ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Miller that the second lowest tender, · as recommended by the City Manager, namely, Clarkss Hardware, at a total quotation of ,538.03 be accepted. 399 COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 14th.April,1958. 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 Conamittee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of AId. Martin. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; N6. 5624 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Aid. Morton 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. Morton and AId'. Miller - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Miller READ AND ADOPTED, 21st. April, 1958. ~yor. NINETEENTH FLEETING Council Chamber, 21st. April, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, April 21st. 1958 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minotes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Brooks. Carried with Ald. White contrary; the Alderman registered opposition on the basis of tender forms for sand which were before Council at the previous meeting contending that the forms called for sand from a lake or river and that therefore pit sand should not have been considered. DEPUtaTIONS Mr. G. McQueen, Manager, of the Concrete Stone and Coal Company, was present at the meeting in connection with his comnunication number 142 and it wcs ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that he be permitted to speak. Mr. McQueen indicated his misunderstanding as to Council's action at the previous meeting concerning the coal tenders since his tender had apparently been refused on the basis of the utilization of outside truckers, whereas cement had been awarded to an outside firm rather than to local bidders. Mr. A. S. Zimmerman, President of Zimmerman's Builders Supplies Limited, was also present at the meeting in connection with his cormaunication number 143 and it was ordered on the motlon of Aid. Mowers and Aid. Martin that he be heard. Mr. Zimmerman explained his reasons for tendering the way he did on the cement supplies, with the natural assumption that this tender would be handled on a similar basis to that used in the year 1957. SEE Communication 143. A general discussion was then held concerning tenders for the year 1958 during which different Members of Council expressed disapproval of the manner of handling tenders for the 1958 supplies, following which it was suggested that the City Manager take the matter up with a view to splitting the business three ways and obtaining a satisfactory uniform price. Both Mr. McQueen and Mr. Zinunerman indicated that in the event distribution of the purchases of cement they would be prepared to meet the price as quoted by E. Weightman and Sons Ltd. Following further discussion it was ordered on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Martin that the motion passed at the previous meeting of Council awarding the contract for cement for the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1958 be rescinded and that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for a compromise price ranging between $1.05 and $1.14 for the supply of cement with the understanding that the purchases be split three ways amongst the firms tendering for the cement business for the year 1958 and that the City Manager have power to act. Carried Unanimously. With reference to the coal tender as awarded for the year 1958 and the - comments in the communication from Mr. McQueen, of the Concrete Stone and Coal Co. · it was agreed by Mr. NcQueen and the Members of Council that since this tender had been awarded and official advice had been forwarded to the successful tendeter, uo change could or should be made. CONI~ICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 132 - Cohen,Swados,Wri2ht and Hanifin - requesting passing.of a by-law to close lane presently occupied by the Pollard Nfgr. Co. lyinB between Broughton Ave. and Welland AVe. in the Glenview Area. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Morton ~hat the co~m,unica~ion be received and filed and the request granted. SEE Report No. 108 S~E By-law No.56.25. The following Communications were presented; No. 135 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - requesting permission to replace one pole 3 feet west of present location on Buttrey St. east of Hickson St, No. 136 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - requesting permission to replace pole and anchor 2 feet west of present location on Eastwood Crescent. ORDERED ou the motion of AId, Miller and Ald, Nowera that these communications be considered together. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Norton that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as requested. SEE By-law No.5626 No. 137 - Y.W.C.A. - requesting issuance of proclamation re Y.W.C.A. Week. ORDERED on the motion of AId, McKinley and AId, Mowers that the communication be received' and filed and permission granted as requested, No. 138 - Alpha Psi Chapter, Gamma Sigma Fraternity - requesting permission to hold a tag day on Nay 10th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nillet and AId, Morton that th~ communication be received and filed and they be notified that this date is not available but that they may choose one of the following dates - 17th. 24th. or 31st. of May, No. 139 - Greater Niagara Home and School Council - problem of fireworks. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Norton and Ald..Mowers that the communication be received and they be advised of the action Council proposes to take on this matter at a joint meeting to be held with the Councils of the Greater Niagara Area. No, 140 - City of Ottawa - resolution re Provincial Assistance Towards Municipal Road and Highway Subsidies, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Norton and Ald, Nowera that the communication be received and the resolution endorsed, No. 141 - Canadian Coal and Oil Company - re price of Gem Elkhorn Stoker Coal. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed. No.m143 - Concrete Stone and Coal Company - cement and coal tenders, No. 143 -_A. Zimmerman Builders" Supplies Ltd. - cement tender, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Nattin and AId, Nowera that these communication8 be considered together, (See Deputations). ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald, Nillet that the communications be received and filed, No. 144 - J.W. Wilkinson - requesting extension of fence from corner of the lot at 1763 Hanan Avenue. As this cv~,unication was received too late for inclusion on this eveninE's aEenda, it was ordered read at this time on the motion of Ald. liartin and Ald. Nillet, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald, Norton that the communication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee br a report. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 108 - Property Committee - recommendinE closing of lane running from Buttrey to FerSuson, between Welland and Broughton Avenues, as requested by Solicitors .for Pollard Nfgr. Co. Ltd. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Aldo Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No. 132. SEE By-law Number 5625, No. 109 - City Manager - recommending attendance of Assessor at 17th. Convention of Association of Assessing Officers of Ontario, at Peterborough, May 19th. to May 21st. ORDERED on the motion of AId, McKinley and Ald, Norton that the report be received and adopted, No. 110 - Traffic Committee - 5 recommendations on pavement reconstruction. ORDERED on themotion of AId. Norton and Ald, Brooks that the report be received and adopted. SEE Reports No, 112 to 116. No. 111 - T__raffic Committee - recommending elimination of parking cast side o f First Avenue between Huron St. and Morrison St; and no change in parking regulations on east side of Stanley Ave. between Ferry St. and Spring St. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. White that the report be received and adopted. No. 112 - City Manager - Estimates for paving BuckIcy Avenue between Park St. and Queen St. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted to widen the pavement to 34 feet. SEE Resolution No.36. No. 113 - City Manager - Estimate dot removal of boulevard and paving entire roadway surface on Valley Way between Queen Street and Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. ~EE RESOLUTION No. 36. No. 114 - City Manager - Estimate on cost of widening pavement on Magdalen Street between Victoria Avenue and Ellen Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Resolution No. 36, No. 115 - City Manager - Estimate for new {sphalt pavement on McRae Street from Heywood Avenue to Stanley Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that the report be received and adopted. No. 116 - Cijy Manage_r - two estimates respecting pavements on Eastwood Crescent and Ryerson Crescent a~d recommending entire Council inspect these streets to determine the amount of work to be done. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. White that the report be received and adopted. No. 117 - City EnRineer - report on attendance at 1958 Conference of Canadian Bldg. Officials in Ottawa April 14th. to 16th. accompanied by Alderman G. Martin. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Brooks and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and filed. Ald. Martin also reported verbally on his attendance at this Conference, advising of the wealth of information which had been acquired on building regulations. The Alderman assured Council that both the City Engineer and himself would co-operate in any way if it is the desire of Council to pursue this matter further. No. 118 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 119 - Equipment Committee - approving quotation of Arthur S. Leitch Co. Ltd. for Nash Model 141) 572 vacuum pump, Mash primary valves and NcAlear vacuum relief valves at a cost of $775. required for priming the wash water pumps at the Filtration Plant, as recommended by E.C.Acres and Co. Ltd. Ald. Martin, Chairman of the Equipment Committee recommended verbally on behalf of his Committee, that the Consulting Engineers' advice be accepted and an order placed immediately. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Miller that the recommendation of the Equipment Committee be received and adopted. No. 120 - Equipment Committee - re provision of a separate room for chlorine cylinders at Filtration Plant. Ald. Martin, Chairman of the Equipment Committee, reported verbally at this time on the necessity of such a storage room. and requested that permission be granted by Council to ask H. G. Acres and Co. Ltd. to prepare plans and specifications. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. ' PETITIONS The following Petitions were presented; No. 4 - L. S. Rushton and 5 others - requestinS improvement in driving conditions on Rosedale Drive and the widening of the Crescent by approximately 10 feet. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Brooks that the petition be received and filed and the petitioners advised as to what is contemplated in the pavement programme for 1958. 404 No. 5 - Mary and Walter Jones and 13 others - enclosing list of number of cars parked on south side of Huron St. between First Ave, and Victoria Ave. and east and west aides of First Ave. from Huron St, to Morrison. St. April 14th. to April 21st. and requesting Council to take action to remedy the. nuisance of excessive parking in these areas. In connection with this petition which was presented at the meeting and therefore not included on this evening's agenda, it was ordered on the m~tion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Brooks that the petition be read. It was then ordered on the motio~ of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Brooks that the petitioners in the audience be heard. Mrs. Shirley Porter spoke and outlined the difficulties experienced because of the length of time cars are parked. She also referred to the condition of the streets and of the refuse from the Bentley Sporting Goods Co. littering the streets when the wind blows. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Brooks and AId. McKinley that the petition be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. RESOLUTIONS The following iResolutions were passed; No. 36 - MILLER - MORTON - RESOLVED that Report Number 112 for the widening of the pavement to 34 feet on Buckley Avenue between Park Street and Queen Street and constructing two new four-foot sidewalks on each side of the street; Report Number I13 for the removal of the boulevard and the paving of the entire roadway surface on Valley Way between Queen Street and Victoria AvenUe; Report Number 114 for the widening of the pavement on Magdalen Street between Victoria Avenue and Ellen Avenue to 32 feet and Report Number 115 for a new asphalt pavement on McRae Street from Heywood Avenue to Stanley Avenue and to widen the pavement to 36 feet and construct new sidewalks on both sides of the street; be adopted and the work be proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 37 - MOWERS - ~XRTIN - RESOLVED that the annual tour of inspection be held by Council connencing at the City Hall ou Tuesday, at 6 p,m. April 29th, 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. ~Ald, White and Morton-contrary). No. 38 - BROOK~ - MOWERS - RESOLVED that Alderman Harold C. Morton be appointed as an additional representative of the City Council on the Tourist Committee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce during 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, CarriEd. Ald. Miller, who resigned at the last meeting of Council as a representative on this Committee, asked to be excused from voting on this resolution due to the fact that he did not wish to vote against a Member of Council who might later support that portion of the Chamber's Tourist program which he had objected to. No. 39 - MARTIN - BROOKS - RESOLVED that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to the!Niagara Falls Orphans Basketball Team upon their achievement in winning the All-Ontario Intermediate '~" Basketball Championship, regaining ~n honour which had not been held by a local team since 1930; an~ the S~al of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS Aid. Nillet queried as to the progress being made on what is contemplated for Peer Street this year and was advised by the City Manager that estimates are being prepared on the proposed sewer which will be presented at the next meeting of Council, following which the Local Improvement R~port will be submitted. AId. Morton referred to the demolition of a building on Ellen Avenue south of Centre Street and the complaints he has received that the cellar is now fell of water and could be hazardous to children, The City Manager agreed to investigate this condition, T_he following By-law was prejpn~ed; No. 5625 - To close and sell a portion of a lane from Buttrey Ave. to Ferguson Ave. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller that Ald. Brooks be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Aid. blowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. ,!Oi The following Bj=laws were passe~i No. 5626 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Co. of Canada to place one pole 3 feet west of present location on Buttrey St. east of liickson St; and, on Eastwood Crescent to replace pole and anchor 2 feet west of present location. ORDERED on themotion of AId. Brooks and Ald. Morton that Ald. McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. McKinley 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. Miller and Ald. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. No. 5627 - A by-law to provide for borrowing $11,996.10 upon debentures to pay for the construction of sidewalks on Slater Avenue, Hamilton Street, St. Lawrence Avenue; curbs and gutters on Detroit Avenue, Murray Street; asphalt pavement and gutter on Slater Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that Ald. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. Miller 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. Mowers and Ald. Miller - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. Mowrs and Aid. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 28th. April, 1958. Clerk Mayor. FII~NCE MEETING Council Chamber, 21st. April, 1958. The Finance M~eting was held on'Monday, April 21st, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passinE the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $169,974.87 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 AId. Mowers and AId. Brooks; Carried with AId. Morton-contrary. The City ManaEer's report on the application of ~hn. Cebhart, 616 Ontario, for a permit to demolish the existing frame building adjacent to his furniture store which is used as a storage house and garage, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City ldanager's report on the application of Mr. A. DiVito, 605 River Road, for a permit to erect a neon double faced sign at his premises on River Road to advertise his motel, at an estimated cost of $850. was presented for consideration. The City Nanager recommended that a permit be approved but the applicant be advised that no installation of the sign will be permitted until such time as the portion of the building adjacent to the motel has been demolished. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. The City NanaEer'srePort containing a sunchary of the prices obtained on Sewer Tile which will be used during 1958 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Brooks and AId. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and the low tender be accepted. Carried, with AId. Martin-contrary. The Report of the Froperry Committee on their consideration of the request of Peter Mancuso for permission to erect a dwelling at the rear of his house at 1667 Temperance Street, was presented along with the Committee's recom- mendation that he be advised that a permit cannot be issued due to the fact that the area of land to beused does not meet the requirements of by-law number 5335. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted and the applicant be advised accordingly, but that he may obtain a permit to construct an addition to his present dwelling subject to compliance with the building by-laws. The City Nanager's report on the application of Mrs. Y. Schenck, 1420 F~erry Street for a permit to erect a store and apartment on her premises on the ~outh side of Ferry Street betseen Buchanan Avenue and Stanley Avenue; the west wall of the proposed building to abut the east wall of the existing building operated by the Capri Restaurant, at an estimated cost of $16,000. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Hayor Hawkins and AId. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 28th. April, 1958. Clerk Finance, COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 21st. April, 1958. 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. The followiqg By-law was pa!sed~ ~o. ~62~ - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Mowers that Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried with Ald. Morton-contrary. Third Reading -Ald. Mowers and Ald. Brooks - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Mowers and AId. Brooks. READ AND ADOPTED, 28th. April, 1958. Cler Mayor. Council Chamber, 21st. April, 1958. The Conference Coemittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, April 21st. 1958, for the purpose of considering the items presented to them. All Nembers of the Committee were present. 408 After consideration of the items presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion of AId. Miller and AId, Mowers, READ AND ADOPTED, 28th, April, 1958. dlerk Chairman TWENTIETH MEETING Council Chamber, 28th. April, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, April 28th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Miller and Ald. Morton. DgP~U_TA~TI_O~N Aid. J. L. Reid of St.Catharines, a Member of the Airport blanagement Board was present at the meeting, accompanied by Mr. V. Kaufman, another Member of the Board and Mr. D. J. Forgie Chairman of the St.Catharines Airport Management Board, in connection with a con~nunication received from the St.Catharines Airport Management Board and a report for the year 1957 and a brief containing recommendations for the operation and management of the airport. The delegation was welcomed to the meeting by H~s Worship the Mayor, after which Ald. Reid proceeded to emphasize the need of having in the Niagara District a modern airport compatible with the growth of thia area. !~ld. Reid then called upon Mr. D. J. Forgie who proceeded to give some history with reference to the airport and the potential of its development; supported by Mr. V. Kaufman who also addressed Council in a similar vein. The main purpose of the delegation as was explained by Ald. Reid was to solicit active participation on the part of area municipalities and he specifically referred to the forthcoming meeting to be held in the City Hall at St.Catharines at 10 A.M. on Saturday morning, May 10th. with a view to discussing the whole situation and attempting to put the airport on a sound basis and establish it as an important adjunct to the Niagara Area. Following a further discussion and the answering of some questions directed by Members of Council to the representatives of the Airport Management Board, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the communication and reports be received and filed, pending receipt of an invitation referred to by Ald. Reid which is being forwarded to area municipalities. SEE Communication No. 149. TENDERS Tenders had been called for the supply of Lake washed Asphalt Sand, Pit Run Asphalt Sand, Pit Washed Asphalt Sand, Lake Washed Sand for Concrete and Water Washed Pit Sand for Concrete and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the tenders received be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. COI~UNICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 145 - Kitchener Street United Church - invitation to Civic Service, June 15th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Morton that the invitation be received and accepted and as many as possible attend. No. 146 - Orphans ,Basketball Team - requesting consideration to some form of .recognition on recent achievement in vinning the All Ontario Championship. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Norton that the communication be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance with power to act. In this connection, Ald.. Novera was of the opinion that some sort of a Committee should be set up to investigate the possibility of a uniform award in recognition of teams bringing honour to the City. No, 147'- B.N.E. Church - requesting permission to hold a tag day August 9th.ORDERED on the motion of AId, Norton and Ald. Brooks that the communication be received and filed and the request granted as the date is available, 410 No. 148 - Ontario Municipal Association - Notice of forthcoming Convention to be held in Ottawa, August 31st. to September 3rd, 1958. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Brooks that the co~anunication be received and filed and the Clty Clerk be authorized to make the necessary reservations for the same. All Members of CounCil indicated they would attend, with the exception of AId. White and Ald. Morton. Ald. Mowers indicated that he was prepared to take care of the Council Delegates to this Convention if it was so desired and was requested by the Clerk to arrange the aforesaid reservations. No. 149 - St.Catharines Airport Management Board - enclosing copies of the report fo~ 1957; and second report contaiuing reconunendations for the operatiou and managemaul of the airport, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. McKinley that the conmunication and reports he received and filed, pending receipt of an invitation referred to by Ald. ~eid, Member of the Airport Mauagement Board which is being forwarded to area muuicipalities. No. 150 - Automobile Dealers' Association of Niagara Area - requesting proclamatiou of ~he week of May 8th, to 17th. as "You Auto Buy Now Days". and also permission to hold a parade on Saturday morning May 10th, aud Thursday evening, May 15th. ORDERED ou the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the commuuicatiou which was received too late for inclusiou o~ the agenda, be heard at this time. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin aud AId. Brooks that the cou~nunication be received and the requests granted. AId. Martin stressed the importance of the City Council in co-operating iu every way possible to hel~ the unemployment situatiou or sales of merchants~ this promotioual scheme not heiug only for Automobile Agencies but all merchants, which would make a substautial contribution to the economy of the commuuity at large. All Members of Council coucurred with the Alderman. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 121 - City Manager - recommending order of contour plaus from Cauadian Aero Service of the Niagara River Bauk, to be used in connection with possible site for sewage treatment plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Howera and Aid, Martiu that the report be received and adopted. Carried, with Aid. Miller-coutrary. The City Manager advised verbally that in addition to this, there would be a charge of $580. i9r the photography which Council have already authorized. No. 122 - City Manager - attac~ing recormnendattons of Fire Chief Wade in connection with two new appointments to the permauent staff and also promotions iu the Depart- ment as provided for in the 1958 Budget, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted, Carried Unanimously, No, 123 - City Engineer - report on estimate for coustruction of storm relief sewer on Stanley Avenue betweeu Ferry Street and Robinson Street, ORDERED on the motion of ld, Mowers and Aid, McKinley that the report be received and adopted and work proQeeded with. SEE Resolutiou No. 124 - City Eugineer - report on estimate'for construction of a storm relief sewer on Peer Lane and Peer Street between Stanley Avenue and Main Street, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Miller and Aid. Nortou that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. SEE Resolution No. ~1,. No, 125 - City Engineer - Summary of toftal estimated co~t of c~nstruction of the s~orm relief sewers contained in Reports 123 and 124, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Mowers and Aid. Miller Chat the report be received and filed. No, 126 - City Clerk - recogeendinS issuance o~ litantes. ORDERED ou the motion o~ AId. Norton and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted and litantes issued accordingly. No. 127 - City Clerk - application for licence to operate a refreshment vehicle which has not been approved. The City Clerk advised verbally that this was Mr. Sam LaRosa's re-application for a llcence and it was ordered on the motion of ~ld. Brooks and Ald. Miller that the application be heard at this time. Mr. Sam LaRosa referred to the reasons given to him for not granting a licence, ~ith which he did not agree, advising that the frozen custard would be sold in edible biscuit cones and therefore would not litter the streets and further advised that the custard would be sold from the side of the vehicle nearest to the sidewalk thus eliminating any danger to children. Ald. Miller referred to the question of possible air-borne contamination of the product and was of the opinion that other nearby municipalities should be contacted to ascertain whether the operation of this type of vehicle has proven successful or otherwise; that this information could be beneficial to Mr. LaRosa also before he goes to the expense of procuring such a vehicle. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and tabled and the Czty Clerk be instructed to contact nearby communities to ascertain their experiences in this type of operation. PETITION The followin~g._Petition was p~reJ_e__nt~e_d; No. 6 - Richard Tiller and 11 others - requesting removal of trees in area of Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the petition be received and referred to the Tour of Inspection being held on Tuesday evening April 29th. in order that Council may have the opportunity of viewing the situation on the ground. RESOLUTIONS The foliowinE Resolutions were passe~; No. 40 - MOWERS - McKINLEy- RESOLVED that Report Number 123 on the construction of a storm relief sewer on Stanley Avenue between Ferry Street and Robinson Street be adopted and the work proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. No. 41 -NILLER - MORTON - RESOLVED that Report Number 124 on the construction of a storm relief sewer on Peer Lane and Peer Street between Stanley Avenue and Main Street be adopted and the work be proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl~ No. 42 - MOWERS - MILLER - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council be forwarded to Alderman Hugh G. Brooks upon the death of his Mother; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 43 - MOWERS - MILLER - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worshlp the Fayor and Members of Council be forwarded to Mr o Thomas Nicicko upon the death of his father, the late Mr. Geo. Mucicko; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 44 ~ MOWERS - MILLER - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy be forwarded on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council to the family of the late Mr. Wm. Dayyes, an employee of the Corporation for a number of years; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 45 - I~RTIN - MORTON - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy he forwarded on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council to Lady Eunice Oakes upon the death of her son, the late Mr. William Pitt Oakes; and the Seal of the Corporation be ~ereto affixed, Carried Unanimously. 412 AId. Miller referred to the long list of those seeking employment and queried as to whether taxpayers would be given first consideration. The City Manager advised that as yet all those employed in previous years have not been called back but when these men have all been hired, then new applications will received consideration on the basis of property owners and the size of family. BY-I~W The following By-law was passed; No. 5629 - To authorize the execution and delivery of an agreement with the Glenview Social Club. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Morton that AId. Brooke be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Miller and AId. Martin thaC Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given th~ second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third ReadinS - Aid. McKinley and AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion o£ AId. McKinley and Aid, Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th.May,1958. Clerk Mayor. FINANCE NESTING Council Chamber, 28 April,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, April 28th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Hembets of the Committee were present, Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $80.717.02 were appr~ved 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 AId, McKinley and Ald. Martin. The City Nanagates report on the application of Buckley'e Furniture Store, i~16 Ontario Avenue, for a building permit to erect a building to be used as a warehouse, abutting the north side of the furniture store, at an estimated cost of $4,400. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Hotton and Ba~yor liarking that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Mrs. Mary Sorley, 910 Bridge Street, for a permit to erect a sign at an estimated cost of $35.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Norton that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Clerk's report on submission of a sketch by Gould-Leslie on a proposed advertising panel to be erected on the easterly side of Victoria Avenue opposite the end of Magdalen Street, was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. The Revenue and Expenditure Statement as of April 14th, 1958 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Brooks that the Statement be received and tabled for the perusal of Council. AId. Mowers voiced criticism of the financial statement submitted to Council, indicating that in his opinion it did not serve its purpose and suggested future consideration be given to the establishment of quarterly budetary items for the purpose of more detailed comparison. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th. May, 1958. Clerk airma of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 281h.April,1958. 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; do. 5630 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKfnley and ~ld. Brooks that Ald. white be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. Miller 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. Miller and AId. White - Carried Unanimously. Aid. Mowers referred to the type of road surfacing that was tried out in the year 1957 on a section of Ceutre Street and suggested that the Manager might give serious consideration to implementing this t]~e et various points throughout the City where treatment is required. The City Manager indicated that in his opinion he would like to see more time elapse so as to ascertain the ability of this type of surfacing to stand up under and weather and traffic conditions, before going more into its use. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th. May, 1958. Clerk Mayor. TWENTY-FIRST MEETING 415 Council Chamber, 5th. May, 1958. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, May 5th. 1958 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council having received and read the minutes of the previous meetingl adopted these on the motion of Ald. )lotton and Ald. Miller, Tenders for debentures had been called and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the tenders received, be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Mowers that the tenders of J. L. Graham and Company for the issue of $401,032, debentures be accepted at a price of 98.80 per $100. coupon rates to be 4-3/4% on all of the issue except local improve- ments which would be at 5-1/2%. Carried Unanimously. DEPUTATIONS Mr. D. A. Freeze, Director, Department of Public works; Mr. Creba, District Architect and Mr. W. E. Pearson, Regional Director of the Department, were present at the meeting in connection with the discussion which the Mayor and Council wished with regard to a proposed new site for the Post Office building in Niagara Falls. The Mayor voiced his disappointment that it was the intention to move the existing Post Office from Queen Street, due to the fact that the merchants in the surrounding Queen St. area are very much interested in not losing any business. He proceeded to suggest another site on Queen Street which would help to clean up an unsatisfactoryappearance at the corner of St. Lawrence Avenue. The Mayor also suggested the property at the rear of the present structure, namely, St. Andrew's United Church property and Dr. Whytock's house, which are for sale. Messrs. Freeze and Pearson both indicated their points of view; in the case of Mr. Freeze, that a building is being contemplated to meet the requirements of the present Post Office building; and from the standpoint of Mr. Pearson, that it would be one adequate for postal operation and as adjacent as feasible to the commercial area, having in mind they could not condone any distance greater than three-quarters of a mile from the present location. Mr. Freeze then referred to the inadequacy of the present post office building on Queen Street and that it was necessary to find more area for its operation in a new building in another location and utilize the existing post office building for certain other Government Departments which still have to be housed in Niagara Palls, namely, the Unemployment Insurance Commission and the Immigration Department. He felt that it was more satisfactory to have Government agencies in their own building, indicating that the Unemployment Insurance Commission located on Erie Avenue would be moved to the old Poet Office on Queen St. and the Immigration Dept, would be tenanted in the new quarters. He referred Co representations which had been made by the three business associations in Niagara Falls, with diverse opinions which are making it very difficult for the Government Authorities Co reach a decision as to a site, and pointed out that he and his associates were present this evening to hear the remarks of Council first-hand so as to be able to return to Ottawa with this information for the guidance of the Postal Authorities. The Members of Council then proceeded to direct queries to Messrs. Freeze and Pearson, during which Mr. Pearson indicated that Niagara Falls was not large eqough for two post office outlets and that he couldnot therefore recommend two buildings. He stressed that the proposed building must be situated in a central location to serve the con~nunity satisfactorily. In answer to Ald. McKinley's question as to whether his opinion would still be the same if there was an amalgamation between Niagara Palls and Stamford, Mr. Pearson advised that the population would still not be sufficient to warrant two bulldines. AId, Miller was interested in the building being located at the South End of the City, which would be more convenient for mail carriers, and in close proximity to the Township and therefore would be centrally located for years to come, and desired to know whether a sub-station had all the £acilities of a post office. He pointed out that the Queen St, merchants would not approve of the Unemployment Insurance Office being located on Queen Street; that the congestion resulting therefrom would not be conducive to good business operations on the street. AId. Martin referred to the Jepson St. site which the Department have under consideration as the Number 1 site and queried as to the Department's second ch6ice , Mr, Freeze advised of the availability of the first site and then the request from the Mayor that no further action should be taken until the citizens of the con~unity had been made aware of what is contemplated, Mr, Freeze pointed out that nothing had really been seriously considered as yet, Ald, Martin referred to the serious decision which Council had to make as to where the new City Hall was to be located and their opinion that Queen Street would remain a business section, and queried as to whether there might be any other closer locations in this area rather than the Jepson St, site for a new Post Office, Mr, A, P, Marshall of the South End Businessmen's Association was permitted to speak on the motion of Ald, Miller and Ald, Morton, Mr, Marshall requested that serious consideration should be given to a central location because of the possibility of amalgamation and the preparedness of people at the South End to submit a petition for such an erection if it would help the cause, Ald, Brooks concurred with Mr, Marshall and felt that if the existing Post Office is moved from Queen St, it should not be built at Jepson St, but should be erected near the hub of the City for future years, Ald, Brooks referred to the tourist business and the unsatisfactory reaction which might be created if the Unemployment Insurance Commission were l~cated on Queen Street, The City Manager referred to the fact that land at the corner of Queen Street and St, Clair Avenue where the Post Office is now situated, is the highest assessed property in the City and that if the Unemployment Insurance Commission were located there the land values would certainly be depreciated, His Worship the Nayor concluded his remarks and stated his opinion that the mainpost office should remain on Queen Street and a postal station established at the South End, stressing that consideration must be given to merchants in the area of Queen Street, who would certainly be affected by its removal; and that if it is at all possible, the Unemployment Insurance Office should remain at its present location on Erie Avenue, Ald, Mowers queried as to what the Department had in mind as to basic requirements for a new postal building and was advised by Mr, Freeze as to the factors his Department considered when such decisions were involved, The Alderman felt that the Unemployment Insurance Commission. should be at the South End to be more centrally located and that the main branch of the Post Office building is usually in the heart of the City in a commercial area, Mr, Freeze advised that after hearing Council's representations with regard to the new Post Office building and its location, he was prepared to return to Ottawa and acquaint his Deputy with this information, COR~UNICATIONS 'Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 129 - Insurance Agents - re extended coverages on Municipal structuxes. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Martin and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the recommendation of the Froperry Committee that the coverage be placed, be adopted. SEE Report No. 128 The followin8 Communica_t__iqn~s_ were p~esen. te.d; No. 151 - Downtown Businessmen's, Ass0ciation - favouring Auto Dealers' request to close Queen Street to hold a motor show. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. Morton and Ald. Brooks that the communiaation be received and filed and the Traffic Committee's recommendation that the request be favourably considered, be adopted. SEE Repor,t No. 130. At this point, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId.Morton that anyone from the Auto Dealers' Association present at the meeting be permitted to speak. Mr. Stewart Bird expressed appreciation for the permissiou granted to hold this motor show and referred to a special section in the press which will be published. No. 152 - Niagara Falls Den[al~oc_i~X - in fayour of fluoridation of water, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Brooks that the communication be received and filed. Carried by a vote of 4 to 3 the vote being Aye -Ald. Morton, Brooks, White and McKinley; Nays -Ald. Mowers, Miller and Martin. An amendment made by Ald. Mo~.~ers and AId. Miller that the communication be received and tabled and the Clerk and Manager · be requested to submit a report on the legislation pertaining to fluoridation, was lost by a vote of 4 to 3. It was later ordered on the motion of Ald. Morton ,u~d Aid. ~;iller that the Clerk and Manager be authorized to submit a report on legislation regarding fluoridation. Carried, with Ald. McKinley-contrary. No. 153- Cojp_~latio_n~__of_t_h_! C_?p~y_ of Gre~ - resolution requesting subsidizing of sewers and sewage disposal by Provincial and Federal Governments. ORDERED on the mot[on of Ald. White and Aid. Morton that the resolution be received and endorsed. No. 154 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - copy of Circular No. 267 re procedure for transferring appropriate rate groups; and advising that an appeal may be made if the municipality so desires. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. Martin that the communication be received and tabled and the City Manager and City Clerk be requested to submit a full report in regard to the increase in rates. No. 155 - T. O. Lazarides and Associates - Victoria Avenue bridge. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Mowers t~at the communication be received and referred to action on the Tour of Inspection. No. 156 - Traffic Safety Officer Police Depart~n_t- requesting proclamation of month of May as "Elmer Safety Month". As this communication was received too late for inclusion on this evening's agenda, it was ordered on the motion of Ald, Miller and Ald. Morton read at this time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Brooks that the communication be received, the campaign endorsed and the proclamation issued as requested. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 128 - Property Conanittee - recommending extended coverage be placed on municipal structures. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No.129. Laid over from the previous meeting; No, 127 - City Clerk - application of Sam LaRosa, for liceace to operate Refreshment VehiCle which has not been approved, In this connection, the City Clerk reported verbally on the survey which he made of surrounding muncipalities - St,Catharines, Welland, Fort Erie, Fort Colborne, Thorold and Stamford~ the results of ~hich indicated that the majority were not in favour of such operation - namely the dispensing of frozen custard from such a vehicle, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Miller and Aid, Martin that the re~ort be received and filed and the application be not granted, Carried Unanimously, No. 129 - Trafffc Committee - report with reference to Petition re parking conditions in the vicinity of First Ave, and Huron St, and recommending establishment of two-hour Parking on the south side of Huron St, from First Ave, to Victoria Ave, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Morton and AId, Brooks that the report be received and adopted and the petitioners so notified. SEE Petition No. 5. '118 No. 130 - Traffic Conunities - recon~nending the closing of Queen Street from Welland Avenue to Ontario Avenue on the days requested by the Automotive Dealers' in connection with proposed motor show. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted. SEE Connnunication ~15_1~ No. 131 - City Manager - recommending attendance of Purchasing Agent at Conference to be held in Montreal, June 8th. 9th. and lOth. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. No. 132 -Citv MansEer - recommending attendance of Electrical Superintendent at Convention in Buffalo, May 8th. and 9th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 133 - City Manager - Summary of applications for the position of Carpenter. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and referred to the Management Committee. No. 134 - C_i.ty Manager - requesting permission to secure prices for painting walls and?ceiling of pump room and electrical control room at Filtration Plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. No. 135 - City Manager - requesting authority to secure prices for new tile flooring for pump room floor and electrical control room floor at Filtration Plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. No. 136 - City Manager - suggesting preparation of by-law to establish water rates to be effective June 1st. due to increased costs of operation anticipated upon the completion of additions to Filtration Plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and the necessary by-law be prepared. Carried with Ald. Brooks-contrary. Previous to this action, Ald. Brooks moved that the report be.received and referred to the Management Committee. There was no seconder to this motion. N~. 137 - City Manager - suggesting that representatives of Niagara Township be requested to meet City Council on May 12th. to discuss a revision of water rates, to be effective upon completion of additions to Filtration Plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted. The Council, prior to this meeting, are to be supplied with any information pertinent to this discussion. No. 138 - Property Committee - reconmending to Council that no permission be granted to individuals property owners to park cars on City-owned property in front of dwellings. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. s No. 139 - Property Committee - re Biamonte property to be purchased for parking lot purposes west of Sylvia Place and advising of revision in cost to $5,300. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. Carried, with Ald. Brooks and Morton-contrary. No. 140 - Traffic Committee - recommending that between May 15th. and Sept. 15th. the operators of sight seeing cabs be pennitted to use stand on west side of Falls Avenue until 6 p.m. each day, except Saturdays and Sundays; and further recommendinS an additional space for 3 sight seeing cabs be provided on Clifton Hill between River Road and Cenotaph. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received'and adopted. Carried with Ald. Brooks, Martin and Mowers- contrary. No. 141 - Traffic Committee - recon~ending elimination of parking on the west side of Victoria Avenue between Valley Way and Morrison Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Brooks and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 142 - C~ty Manager - revised estimates for widening and paving McRae Street from He~ood Avenue to Stanley Avenue, 0RDERBD on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. 4i9 No. 143 - City Manager - Estimate on repaving and widening Roseda]e Drive. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. White that the report be received and referred to action on the Tour of Inspection. No. 144 - C~Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. Ald. Morton, Council's representative on the Children's Aid Society advised at this time concerning the forthcoming Convention of the Society to be held in Toronto on May 15th. 16th. and 17th. and also advised of the Traffic Conference to be held at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa on May 26th. 27th. and 28th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that Ald. Morton be authorized to attend the Conventions referred to. Carried Unanimously, PETITION Laid over from a No. 5 - Shirley and Everett Porter and others - requesting CouncL1 to take action to remed~ th~'~~'F~ss~'~' b~'~ihg'~f cars in the area of First Avenue and Huron Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Brooks that the petition be received and filed and the petitioners notified of Council's action to establish two-hour parking on the south side of Huron St, from First Ave. to Victoria Ave. RESOLUTION The following Re_sg_lu~t_i~og_w_a s~p_9~ssed;~ No. 46 - ~RTIN - BROOKS - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship, the Mayor, Members of Council and citizens at large be forwarded to the family of the late Mr. R. Ross MacKay, Administrator of the Greater Niagara General Hospital; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C_a.~_r~d_ U nan~imou s 1.y_. MISCELLANEOUS Aid. Miller referred to the untidy conditions prevailing due to the wrapping paper torn off bundles of newspapers by newsboys and left on City streets. The Alderman was of the opinion that some action is necessary to eliminate this disgraceful situation. The City Manager advised that the metal containers have been removed for repairs and repainting and that usually these containers are being used when they are available. Ald. Mowers concurred and was of the opinion that a by-law should be in force, requiring trucks to have tarpaulins over them to curb the littering of City streets while in motion. AId. Miller referred to the ndw apartment building being erected on Eastwood Crescent and complained that there is only one door for exit purposes and that the ground floor is partially underground and queried whether such construction is contrary to the City By-law dealing with fire protection. The City Engineer advised that the plans were all inspected by the City Manager, the Fire Chief and himself; that there are sliding windows and a full fire escape at the rear. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId. McKinley that the matter of the fire hazard in existence at the new apartment building on Eastwood Crescent be referred to the City Manager, City Engineer and Fire Chief for a report. .42O RRS01 .UTT ON The following Resolution was passed; No, 47 - MARTIN - MOWERS - RESOLVED that the tenders of J. L. Graham and Company for the issue of $401,032.78 debentures be accepted at a price of. 98.80 per $100.. coupon rates to be 4-3/4% on all of the issue except local improvement amounts which would be at 5-1/~/o and the Seal of the Corporation he hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 12th. May, 1958. Clerk Mayor. FIMANCE MEETING Council Chambers, 5th. May, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday May 5th, 1958 for the purpose of approvtng and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conn~tttee were present. Ald, White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $60,848,79 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 Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mowers. The Summary of Tenders for Sand was presented for consideration and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. MArtin that the tenders of Calaguiro gros. for the supply of Pit Run, Asphalt Sand, Pit Washed Asphalt Sand, Lake Washed Asphalt Sand, Water Washed Fit Sand for Concrete and Lake Washed Sand for Concrete for the year 1958, be accepted. The application of Gould-Leslie Limited for a permit to erect an advertisin8 panel on one of the panels on the east side of Victoria Avenue opposite MaSdaleu Street to. advertise E1Rancho, which was referred to the, Property Committee at the last meeting, was again presented, along with the Property Cox~nittee's report advtstn8 that the same is in conformity with the City By-law and recommending that permission be Eranted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and,AId. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of John Rondinellt, 703 Ferguson avenue for a building permit to erect an addition to the rear of his residence was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Morton that the report be received and referred to the Property Con~tttee for a report. ;12i The City Manager's report was presented advising that the building permit for the three-apartment building on Part of Lot 38 and 57, Plao 15 on the south side of Huron Street, between Third and Fourth A enue, at an estimated cost of $28,500° ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. M;ller that the report be received and filed. The City Manager's report on the application of Gerber-Ogilvie Bab> Foods Limited for a building permit to erect an addition to their premises at the corner of North St. and Stanley Ave. at an estimated cost of $38,190. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on themotion of AId. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of J, Herdy, 15 River Road for a permit to erect a neon sign advertising the Whir]-!nn Motel Restaurant, at an estimated cost of $700. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the applicatioe of Geo. Chanady for a permit to erect a neon sign at his premises at the corner of Victoria :,venue and Magdalen Street, advertising Alamo Motel - Air-conditioned T.V. at an estimated cost of $2,200. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. Tp_UR, p_F I__N, SP_E_CTAON Consideration was then given to the various locations which were inspected during the Tour of Inspection, held on April 29th, 1958 and the following action taken thereon; Clifton Avenue ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley that about 7 blocks be elevated or new blocks installed on the east side of Clifton Avenue from the northerly entrance to Christ Church to the corner of Huron Street, Carried Unanimously. Parking Lot - St. Clair Avenue and Park Street Park Street - General conditions Buckley Avenue - Queen St. to Park Street. Valleyway - Queen st. to Victoria Ave. Victoria Avenue Bridge Rosedale Drive ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Mowers that the work of paving, etc. be proceeded with. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Miller that the City Manager prepare a report on costs for putting the section of Park Street from Erie Avenue to Buckley Avenue in satisfactory condition. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. Miller that the pavement be installed at 34-foot width as previously approved. IT I~S AGREED that the work of paving would be proceeded with. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Brooks and AId. Miller that Conmunication No. 155 dealing with this matter be laid over for one week for study. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Martin that Report Number 143 dealing with the widening and paving be adopte~. Carried with Ald. Morton, Books and Mowers contrary. ~: . ~ !! McRae Street - He)~qood to Stanley Eastwood Crescent - Victoria to Eastwood Street. Ryerson Crescent - victoria to Eastwood Street. Lewis Avenue - Kitchener to Lincoln St. Lincoln Street - Lewis to Buchanan Ave. Buchanan Avenue - Lincoln to North Sis. Centre Street - Lewis Ave. to McGrail. Magdalen St. - Victoria to Ellen Ave. Ferry Street - Clark to Buchanan Ayes. Stanley Avenue - Perry to Robinson Sis. Peer Lane and Peer Street from Main St'. to Stanley Avenue. P~er Street - Local Improvements Sylvia Parking Lot ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the widening and paving be proceeded with in accordance with the report previously adopted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and Ald. McKinley that these streets be laid in abeyance. Carried with Ald. Miller-contrary. Ald. Miller moved an amendment that Ryerson Crescent be widened from Victoria Ave. to St.Lawrence Ave. There was no seconder. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that this item be laid in abeyance. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the report on the possible parking area adjacent to the Ferree Leather Company be submitted for further consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. McKinley that the matter of paving be laid in a beyante. The Committee agreed that the surface in these locations was satisfactory. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the widening and paving be proceeded with as previously approved. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Mowers that the trees be removed on Ferry St. between Clarke Ave, and Buchanan Ave. as requested by the petitioners - with the exception of one tree on the south side and one tree on the north side and that a report of the Solicitor be obtained · with reference to the possible removal of the other two trees, with particular reference to legality, · IT WAS AGREED that the work of constructing new trunk sewers ou these streets be proceeded with in accordance with reports previously adopted. IT WAS AGREED that a new report be submitted · with reference to the work proposed on Peer Street. IT WAS AGREED that the land in question as reconmended by the Property Committee be purchased, having in mind that some consideration be given to the eventual · acquisition of additional land to the west, READ AND ADOPTED, 12th. May, 1958. Clerk thai man of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 5th. May, 1958. 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 followfuR By-law was passed_g] No. 5631 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Miller that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Ald. Miller 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, Mowers .a~d AId, Miller - Carried Unanimously, VERBAL REPORTS The City Manager reported verbally at this time on the application of Jos. Laslo to erect a canopy on the east side of his building at 1255 Ferry Street over the driveway. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Mowers that this application be referred to the Property Committee for consideration and a report. The City Manager also reported verbally on an application from S. DeLorenzo, for alterations to the store front and interior of his restaurant at 1761 Victoria Avenue, at an estimated cost of $7,500. The City Manager further advised that plans arose and re orted to Council on the motion of AId Mille~ and AId. would be submitted the next morning and requested that the applicant be allowed to Committee p 'an ; ' subject ~o su~lssion of plans a~ a ls~er da~e and approval of the Cl~y Manager, . A~ this ~ime, Aldermn Brooks expressed his appreciation to the ~yor d Council upon the condolences expressed at the passing of his Mother in the Rrovinee of Ne~ Brunswick. ' t READ AND ADOPTED, 12th. Play, 1958. Clerk CONFRRENCE Council Chamber. 5th. May, 1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, May 5th, 1958 for the purpose of considering the items placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided. After consideration of the items presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 12th. May, 1958. Clerk T 'rWEI~'rY-SECOND MEETING Coueci I Chamber, 12tb. May, 1953. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournn,ent, C,,u!,cil ,:c{; at 7.30 l~.r.~. 1958, for the purpose of considering gen~-ra] business and fi::a,,c~. '~l Council were present. The Council, haylug r~ccivcd and read the re.in.trot; o5 tl.c previous meeting, adopted these oli the n't~tion o[ ~,ld. Morton 2nd, TENDERS Teqdcrs for a station wagnn for the Fire Dcpartn.tnt has b<'er: c?.!lcd an,i it was ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers nr, d ,,id. McKiplcy that ti,i: t r,dc2s received, be opened, initialled 'by ltis '.'Jorshi[ tbu Mayor acd tah~,latcd. DEPUTATISES Mr. T.O.Lazarides of 'f.O.Lazarides and Associates Limited, Consklltic,d Engineers, was present in counection with his offer of professional services ,i, the Victoria Avenue Bridge, and it was ordered ou the motion of AId. Miller and Brooks that he be heard. Mr. Lazarides enlarged on the services offer,.d by his firm, following which it was ordered on the motion of AId. Mov;crs and AId. that T. O. Laaarides and Associates l,imited be engaged to prepare a preliminary survey of the Victoria Avenue Bridge at a ceiling price of $250.00. SEE Communication No. 155 Reeve, Dawson, Mr. Goring, Deputy Reeve, Mrs. iluggins and Mr. Freol, Councilliors and Mr. Patterson, Water Superintendent, of Niagara Township were present at the meeting in connection with the proposed increase in rates for water supplied Co Niagara Township by the City of Niagara Falls. The City Clerk read the report of the City Manager regarding the same, Collowigg wblch the City Manager explained in detail the reasons for such ~ncrease. Following further discussion, Reeve Dawson advised that their Council would discuss the matter fully and advise the City of Niagara Falls accordingly. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 154 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - re proposed transfer to appropriate rate group. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and Ald. Morton that the conmuni- cation be received and filed and the City Clerk submit a report outlining the sub- mission it is proposed to make in oppositiou to the increase. SEE Report No, 145. No, 155 - T.O.Lazarides and Associates Ltd. - Victoria Avenue Bridge. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that T. O. [azarides aad Associates Limited he engaged to prepare a preliminary survey of the Victoria Avenue Bridge at a ceiling price of $250.00. The following Communications were presented; No. 157 - Greater Niagera Branch, Health League of Canada - advising activities to b~ discontinued. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Brooks and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and a letter of appreciation be forwarded to the Society for returning the grant received. ,|26 No, 158 - United Electrical Workers - opposing proposed increase in telephone rates. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, Brooks that the communi- cation be received and filed and the United Electrical Workers be advised of Council's action in this regard. No. 159 - Niagara Falls Optimist Club - re Soap Box Derby. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the Optimist Club be advised that the City of Niagara Falls will barricade Drurmnond Road as requested, providing similar permission is obtained from the Township of Stamford; and that the Traffic Committee be notified of any arrange- ments made. No. 160 - W. Am Snyder - re traffic and parking. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for the meeting to be held with the business men. Carried. (Ald. Mowers and AId. White-contrary). No. 161 - Lakers Football Club - requesting use of Oakes Park. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and · referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee with power to act. No. 162 - Board of Police Conunissioners - remarks re Traffic Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mowers and Ald, McKinley that the communication be received and filed as the Traffic Committee were aware of its contents, REPORTS Laid over from a previous meeting; No, 133 - City Manager - Summary of applications for the position of Carpenter, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald, Mowers that the report be received and filed. SEE Report No. 146. The following Reports were presented; No, 145 - City Manager and City Clerk - re proposed increase in Bell Telephone Rates, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and Ald, Morton that the report be received and filed and the City Clerk submit a report outlining the submission it is proposed to make in Opposition to the increase, SEE Communication No.154. No, 146 - M_anagement Conmittee - recommending Mr, John Pearce be hired as City Carpenter, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and Ald, Mowers that the report be received and adopted, No. 147 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licehess. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and licehess issued accordingly. No, 148 - City Manager and City Clerk - re Fluoridation, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mowers and Ald, Morton that the.report be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to the Niagara Falls Dental Society for their information, No. 149 - Management Committee - advising of meeting with Wm. M.Mercer Ltd. and Civic Employees re pension scheme. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Morton that the report be received and filed. No, 150 - Management Committee - advising of meeting with Grievance Committee of Local 528, Fire Fighters. ORDERED on themotion of Ald, Martin and Ald, Miller that the report be received and filed. No. 151 - Property Committee - recommendation re 334 Morrison Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mckinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. ;! 2 ? No. 152 - F!o_pert_y qo_mmj~Ee - recommendation ~e room to be used by Barristers in Police Building. ORDERED on the motion of :\]d. M.,rton and ~ d. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. No. 153 - Citl MaEafL%r - re apartment building on Eastwood Crescent. ORDI{RED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Azd. Morton that tbo report be received and filed. No. 154 - C.~tX_Map~e~ - Summer> of Proposed Pavement recurfacing schedule for year 1958, No. 155 - CitX_~ng~nepF - Estimate for asphalt resurfac~,~g of R.srdale Drive from Fourtim Avenue to Slater Avenue and widening from Sixth Avenue t. No, 156 - C!tX ~ngipeer - Estimate for asphalt res,~rfar']nE of ':rio .re.u,. iron Queen Street to Huron Street, No. 157 - C~ty ~ng~,~ee/- Estimate for asphalt resurfac~nz of Stun(c~u ~'eDul, from Ferguson Street to Buttrey Street. No. 158 - q,_t), EUg~n~y - Estimate for asl~hal t resurfac~:!g of l~ut trc5 St rc,:.~ fr,m Victoria Avenue to Broughton No. 159 - Cjt~ ~gg.iqp~r - Estimate for asphalt resurfacing or Park Street from Buckley Avenue to Victoria Avenue. No. 160 - qi~t~l_~gj]!pqp~ - Est4mate for asphalt resurfaclug of First..,vcnue from Bridge Street to Morrison Street. No. 161 - ~i~t~ E~gy_np~7 - Estimate for asphalt resurfaciog of Second ~vc~ue Bridge Street to Morrison Street. No. 162 - q[~X Eng~r - Estimate for asphalt resurfactng of Maple Street from Second Avenue to Fourth Avenue. No. 163 - qi~y~Ejg~ee! - Estimate for asphalt resurfacing of Third ~venuc from Huron Street to Morrison Street. No. 164 - C~X E~g~le.~r - Estimate for asphalt resurfac~pg of WillmoiL Street from Victoria Avenue to Fourth Avenue. No. 165 - Citl_Eug~qe~er - Estimate for asphalt resurfaczng of fluiron Avenue from Jepson Street to Nelson Crescent. No. 166 - Gj~X_E~ngLD, eer - Estimate for asphalt resurfacing of Nelson Crescent from McGlashan Crescent to St.Lawrence Avenue. No. 167 - ~itj__~jjj~ne%r - Estimate for asphalt resurfac~ng of Carroll Place from Epworth Circle to Eastwood Crescent. No. 168 - Cit~}3~i - Estimate for asphalt resurfac~ng of Stamford Street from Victoria Avenue to He~ood Avenue. No. 169 - City En[xneer - Estimate for asphalt resurfacxng of Third ~venuc from McRae Street to Stamford Street. No. 170 - ~ijl.~p_~qeJi - Estimate for asphalt resurfacing of Stuart ~venue from McRae Street to Stamford Street. No. 171 - Cj!LE~neer - Estimate for asphalt resurfacing of Florence Avenue from McRae Street to Stamford Street. No. 172 - ~_~ineer - Estimate for asphalt resurfacing of Third Avenue from Jepson Street to McRae Street. No. 173 - ~ity Engij~J_E - Estimate for asphalt resurfacing of Jepson Street from Fourth Avenue to east of Slater Avenue. No. 174 - City Engine~ - Estimate for asphalt resurfacing of Third Avenue from Armoury Street to Jepson Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~ld. Mowers that the reports be received and adopted and the programme as submitted be proceeded with, subject to adjustments by the City Manager. No. 175 - Aid. Brooks - re meeting artended with Ald. Morton with the Airport Conmiss- ion in St.Catharines City Hall. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Brooks and Ald. Martin that the report be received and tabled for perusal at the next meeting of Council. RESOLUTIONS The followin~ ~sojptiop~ w~rJ_p~ss. edj No. 48 - MCKINLEY - MOWERS - RESOLVED that Report Number 155 for the asphalt resurfacing of Rosedale Drive from Fourth Avenue to Slater Avenue and widening from Sixth Avenue to Slater Avenue; Report Number 156 for the asphalt resurfacing of Erie Avenue; Report Number 157 for the asphalt resurfacing of Stanton Avenue; Report No, 1~8 for the asphalt resurfacing of Buttrey Street; Report Number 159 for the asphalt resurfacing of Park Street; Report Number 160 for the asphalt resurfacing of First Avenue;Report Number 161 for the asphalt resurfacing of Second Avenue; 'i Report Number 162 for the asphalt resurfacing of Maple Street; Report Number 163 for the asphalt resurfactng of Third Avenue from Huron Street to Morrison Street; Report Number 164 for the asphalt resurfacing of Willmott Street; Report Number 165 for the asphalt resurfacing of Hutton Avenue; Report Number 166 for the asphalt resurfacing of Nelson Crescent; Report Number 167 for the asphalt resurfacing of Carroll Place; Report Number 168 for the asphalt resurfacing of Stamford Street; Report Number 169 for the asphalt resurfacing of Third Avenue from McRae Street to Stamford Street; Report Number 170 for the asphalt resurfacing of Stuart :avenue; Report Number 171 for the asphalt resnrfacing of Florence Avenue; Report Number 172 for the asphalt resurfacing of Third Avenue from Jepaon Street to McRae Street; Report Number 173 for the asphalt resurfacing of Jepson Street; and Report Number 174 for the asphalt resurfacing of Third Ave. from .xrmoury Street to Jepson Street; be adopted and the work proceeded ~ith; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~a_rried UnanimouslZ.' No. 49 - MORTON - MARTIN - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the City Council be held on Tuesday, May 20th~ 1958 at 7.30 p.m. and the Seal of the ~Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS Alderman Mowers referred to thenumerous lanes in the City which are either owned or maintained by the City of Niagara Falls and felt that a number of these should possibly be closed. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Brooks that the City Manager submit a report at his convenience regarding these lanes so that Council might decide what action should be taken. Ald. Martin referred to the condition of the sidewalk on Lowell Avenue and also asked if the depression in Coronation Park would be filled and was advised by the City Manager that as soon as the fill was available from sewer construction that this would be done. Ald. Mortou advised of complaints received regarding dust conditions on Huron Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Avenue and was advised by the City Manager that this would be taken care of during road oiling. BY-LAWS Laid over from previous meetingsL No. ~509 - To authorize the borrowing of $263,000.00 for the construction of mixing chambers and settling basins at the Niagara Falls Filtration Plant. Third Reading -Ald. White and Ald. Martin - Carried Unanimously. No. 5516 - To authorize the borrowing of $60,000.00 for the resurfacing of various pavements throughout the municipality. Third Reading -Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. No. 5532 - To authorize the borrowing of $30,000.00 for the installing of an elevator in and necessary alterations to the Police Administration Building. Third Reading - AId. Mowers and Ald. Brooks - Carried Unanimously. No. 5547 - To authorize the borrowing of $25,000,00 for the renovation of the heating system in Memorial Public School and for repaiFs to the heating system in aimtoe Street Public School and to provide for the issue of debentures of the City of Niagara Falls therefor. Third Reading - AId. White and Aid, Morton - Carried Unanimously. y-- The followi. n2~ By-laws were p~ss, c" No. 5632 - To amend By-law :'lul.her 2159, be[f~l; a bv-la~,.- {:¢ :!?ict Pv.,.s ~ln-' ORDERED on the n:ot'i,}!~ of \1cl. b79x.:urs and kid. bfillcr that LId. be granted the privilege of ~ntr.~ducSng !-~ by-la~: a,~d Lhc b';-]aw hc giver ~:hl first reading. - Carried Unani:vot!:!l::. ORDERED on tile mol::ol, e.f ~.]c!. '.Thjtu and Ald. U,,'.er:; that ,!I1 't~ (2) of the Standing Rules of Council bo tcmporari!y s,~spcmdc¢~ and th,. b,'~Dr, b,. U~x~ the second reading, - Carried Unn~ino,s!y Third Reading -Ald. Mowers and \]d. ,xkv't'h~ ~ Carried U;mnjr..>us]y. No. 5633 - To amend By-law Number 3700, h,'~n:: ~; b\'~lax. f~r tl'.~' r.'?c!nt,:c:- ,-~ traffic. ORDERED on the }notion of .Ud. ,xq,~.,.crs a:nd Hal. Mcl'.in!.-y tha: Xtd. ~x'l-r i: ,i: be granted the privilege of ir~troduc-in~ the by-law and t}l~. hv-]3x- bo 7j',("1 ~Jlc ['~l-:;~- reading. - Carried Unanimously. " ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and kid. Nill,.,r th;:k !'vl, ",5 (2) of tile Standing Pules of Council br temporarily snspc ndf, d qn.I .ql ctior.. 5 B. sis .qrntnctct! to include the words "holidays and July 4th" and the by-lab' bo giv,-n the spcond reading. - Carried Unanimousl y. Third Reading ~ (as amended) Aid. McKinley and -lid. Mowers - C:~rri ~d UnanimousJv. Council adjourned to tile Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid Mowers and AId. McKinley. · READ AND ADOPTED, 20th. May, 1958. Cler%""~'7~· ~.._/ _- Mdyor. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 12th. May, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, bIay 12th. t958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which bad been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $190,206.21 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 Ald. Miller. ;i29 :!' The application of Mr, Rondtnelli for a permit to erect an addition at the rear ofhis residence at 703 Ferguson Street, which was referred to the Property Committee at the last meeting, was again presented along with the Property Committee's report recommending that Mr. Rondinelli be requested to revise his application to conform with City By-laws, ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted, The application of Mr. Laslo for a permit to erect a canopy at 1255 Ferry Street, which was referred to the Property Committee at the last meeting, was again presented along wlth the report of the Property Committee recommending that after a proper design has been obtained, a new application he filed. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager's report on the application of Mr. !\. Matthews for a permit to construct a second storey at 732 Valley Way at an estimated cost of $13,000.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid.Morton and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted and the permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Hope Baptist Church for a permit to construct an addition to the rear of the Church at an estimated cost of $5,000.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted and the permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Gunning's Tire to erect a plastic illuminated facer sign at 858 Kitchener Street, at an estimated cost of $550. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be recelved and adopted and the permit issued. The report of the Equipment Committee recommending the purchase of two Toro power mowers for the Cemetery Department at a cost of $499.80 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. The report of the Equipment Committee recommending the Provincial Engineering proceed with the installation of the Electrical Equipment required for the operation of the vacuum pumps for the water supply at a cost of $2,780. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. The report of the Equipment Committee recommending the purchase of six motor guard screens for motors at the Filtration Plant at a cost of $197.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. The report of the Equipment Committee reconwnending the Provincial EngineBring be authorized to proceed with the re-conversion of the Filtration Plant from 25 to 60 cycle at an estimated cost of $3,193.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. The report of the Equipment Committee recommending that Provincial Engineering be instructed to construct two control boxes for the pump floor at a cost of $360.00 and also tp paint the'pipe structure of the main outdoor transformer station at a cost of $209.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager's report on the application of Mr. O. Smily for a permit to construct an addition in front of his premises at 819 Victoria Avenue was presented for consideration. Fir. Smiley was present and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley that he be heard. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager presented a verbal repc;rt on an app]icatiol: bc had received for an 18-unit apartn:ent building at tile corner of !livc~ Road and Street and recommended that the! application be referred t~ tb~. Pr,>pcr'.y to peruse as soon as possible tu asc~.rta~n if the prel~n!~nary pla;~.s wc!'~: factory. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Ilawkins and A!d. Mo~..ers Lhat th~ ,.,crhal report of the City Manager be received and the applicatiol, refc~'r~:d to the Property Comnittee for a report. The Committee arose and reported to Council on motion of Mayor Uawkins and ,Id. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 20th. Flay, 1958. COUNCIL MEETING Counci] Chamber, ]2th. May, 1958. 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 followinJ_B,y-la~WaS~p~.s_edj~ No. 5634 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Aid. blurton 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. Morton and Ald, Brooks - Carried Unanimously. ,.t32 MISCELLANEOUS The City Clerk supplied the members of Council with a report from the City Solicitor regarding 'Trees on Highways'. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. White that the report be received and referred to the Members of Council for perusal. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 20th. May, 1958. Clerk TI';ENTY-TitIRD MEETING 20th. May, 1953. REGUL:\F. MEE'r!NG Pursuant to adjournment, C,uDcll met at 7.30 i>.i;,. on Yu,~sday, 20Lh. ~vay, 1958, for the pufpose of considering 5cneral business aud ~nai:c~. ,~i }.~n~ber~: ef Council were present, with the except/on of .i_d. M,}rtrm. L'h~ CGu,,ci~, ;~,~jn5 received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted tbcs~ ,m [he not ion of Aid, Mowers and Ald. Miller. COMMUNICATIONS Lj~over ffo~, a pKeyiDus meeting; No. 144 - W. 4.,Wi~V~n_son - requesting extension of the fcnt-~ at City-owned lot on Hanan Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of ,!d. McKil~l~> apd Brooks that the comnmnication be received and filed and no actio9. hc tak,:.: 02 request. SEE R~port No. 176. Th_Je f__o_l~Dy_ip_g_ComIaun_icat_io_ns we_r~ pre~ente9 No. 163 - N.i_a_g.a_ra ~a_ll_s_Fire Dcpertmen~; - requesting c]arificatioa as to the age limit requirements. ORDERED on the motion of 41d, Mowers a~!d fd, b%-K,in]ey that the communication be received and referred to the Managcn:ent C,,mmittee for sted." and recommendation. No. 164 - .N.:L__a_g_a_ra__F~a~. _Fi_re_ _Fi_g!!t_ers_ - enclosing copy of schedule of events rc forthcoming Convention of Provincial Federation of Ontario Professional Fire F. ght.~rs. ORDERED on the motlea of Ald, Brooks and Ald. McK'nlcy that tbc conmlunicatton be received and filed. No. 165 - O~uf_r_L_a.d~y_ .o_f_~_e~ac_e. C!~u_r~c.h. - requesting attendance at Centenelal Parade to be held on June 1st. at 2 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of rid. Martin and Aid.Mowers that tbe conm~unicatioa be received and referred to the E:~acting No. 166 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - requesting permission to place pole a~d ancbor and }~nV6~'e'~kY~'tTnk"u~h'e~k~l, nh conduit on Morrison Street west of Elizabeth Place. No. 167 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - requesting permission to place po]es and anchors on'Buc~ ,~Ve~'~'t~W~h~[ and Queen Streets. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Mowers that the conmunications be received and filed and permission granted. SEE By-law No.5635 No. 168 - ~iagara Parks Com, ission- anthorizing grant of $650. in lieu of business tax on Clifton Gate Store. No. 169 - ~!~!a Parks ComI+ssj2tj - authorizing grant of $775. in lieu of business tax on Princess Elizabeth Building. No. 170 - Niagara Parks Commission - authorizing grant of $6,175. in lieu of business tax on Refectory Building. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.. Mowers aed Md. Martin that the comunications be received and acknowledged and receipt forwarded. REPORTS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 175 -Ald. Brooks - meeting artended with Aid.Morton with the Airport Conm~iesion in gt.Catharines City Hall. 6RDBRED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley the Airport group was scheduled for May 31st. at 10 A.M. in the City Hall, in St. Catharines and that any Member of Council who found it convenient should attend. The following Reports were presented; No, ]76 - parks Committee - recommending thatno action be taken on the request for the extension of a fence on the south property line of 1763 ltanan Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted. SEE Con~unication l&4 No. 177 - Parks Committee - report on inspection of work done by Judd and Munn removing paint from the floor and walls of swinming pool. ORDERED on the motion \ld. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the report be received and filed. No. 178 - Parks Conu~itte__2e ' report on inspection at Oakes Park and recommending installation of a pedestrian gate at the south-west corner of the football field. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and \ld. Mowers that the report be received and adopted.' No. 179 - Ci~Manager - requesting permission to attend meeting of Ontario Municipal Managers and Chief ldministrators at Toronto, Ma)24th. ORDERED on the mption of \ld. Martin and !lid. Brooks that the report be received and adopted. No, 180 - C_~ty Manager - requesting permission for Waterworks Superintendent and the City Manager to attend Convention of Canadian Sect|on of American Waterworks Association in Toronto from June 1st. to June 4th. ORDERED on the motion of Miller and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. No. 181 - City Manager - recommending attendance of City Treasurer at Annual Convention of Municipal Finance Officers~of Ontario at Honey Harbour, June 23rd. 24th. and 25th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Brooks and \ld. Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 182 - City Clerk - draft of a submission to be filed with Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada concerning proposed increase in local telephone rates. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and \ld, McKinley that the report be received and submission forwarded in accordance with instructions from the Board of Trans- port Commissioners. No. 183 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of liceaces. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Martin that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. BY-LAWS Laid over from previous meeting; No. 5625 - To close and sell a portion of a lane from Buttrey ~ve. to Ferguson Ave. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and Ald. White - Carried Unanimously. The following By-laws were passed_~i No. 5635 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Co. of Canada to place pole and anchor and remove existing underground conduit on Morrison St. west of Elizabeth Place, and to place poles and anchors on Buckley Ave. between Park and Queen Streets. No_~._5~.3.6 - A by-law to provide for the 1958 e×pcnctitur~,s {,n roads er streets the City of Niagara !:ells. ORDERED on the motion of \ld. Mowers aI,.d 'rid. F'cKin]cy that ~d. Vbltc be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be Fiv,.n thc first reading. - Carried Unanimonsly. ORDERED on the motion of ,ld. Wh~ttI and AId. Brooks thdt Ru!P 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be tcn~porarily a, spendcd and the by-!aw bc gi;'eu tbc second reading. - Carried Unanimousl y. Third Reading - .Gd. Brooks and ~ld. Miller - Cdrried Unanimously. At the request of ll[s l.:orship thc Vayor, the Parks Covm'ittec along witi: the City Manager were requested to take under advisement the n:attcr of ball platting at Coronation Park and a solution of the same. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of ,'rid. }IcK,nlcy arid .rid. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 26th. May, 1958. C 1 erk FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 20th. May, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 20th, 1958 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 preseot, with the exception of Ald. Morton. ,lid. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $276,099.34 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and Aid. Miller that AId. McKinley placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Mayor be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the Hawkins and Ald. McKinley. first reading. - Carried Unanimously. The Sununary of Tenders for a station wagon for the Fire Department was of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given i' and on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Brooks it was ordered that the lowest ~ tender, submitted by Victoria Motors at a quotation of $2 635.00 be accepted.Carried the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. ~ Unanimously. ' Third Reading -Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller - Carried Unanimously. The application of Mr. O. Smiley, 819 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect an addition in front of his premises which had been referred to the Property Co~ittee, wasagain presented along with the Committee~s reco~endation that a building permit be not issued as the proposed construction is contrary to By-law No. 4929'. Mr. Smiley, who was present at this meeting, was permitted to speak on the . motion of AId. Miller and AId. Mowers. After listening to his remarks on his proposed 'revisions of plans, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and ,lid. Miller that the matter be referred back to the Property Cormnittee. The Property Committee's report on thelr consideration of a revised application of John Rondinelli, for construction of an addltion to 703 Ferguson Avenue and suggestion that a sketch is necessary in order to determine if the proposed addition is in order, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Hattie and Aid, Miller that the report be received and filed. The City Manager informed the Committee that the suggestion contained in the report as to the revision of application had already'been conveyed to Mr. Rondinelti. The report of the Property Committee on their study of the preliminary plans submitted for an 18-unit apartment building at Simcoe St. and River Road and containing the suggestion that the two means of exit are too close together and that request be made that the plans be revlsed to provide a more satisfactory exit system, was presented at this time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. The report of the Property Committee approving an addition 10 feet in depth to the front of the dwelling at 924 Jepson Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Miller that the report he received and adopted. The City Manager's report on the application of the Oriental Restaurant, 633 Queen Street, for a permit to erect a neon sign at an estimated cost of $450. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Brooks that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of The Alliance Tabernacle 1823 Temperance Avenue, for permission to erect a sign in front of 1513 Ferry to direct the public to the Tabernacle, was presented for consideration. The City Manager advised that the owner of 1513 Ferry St. had advised in writing that there would be no objection to the sign being placed in front of her home. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Arlene Manor Limited, for a building permit to convert the office building at 2136 Barker Street to apartment accommodation, at an estimated cost of $18,000. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. The City Manager's report on the application of British American Oil Co. Ltd. for permission to instel a red arrow on the plastic illuminated sign at their premises at the intersection of Valley Way and Victoria Avenue, was presented. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. At this time, Ald. Mowers was excused from the meeting. The report of the City Manager, attaching a summary of prices received for Armorcoat Asphalt surfaces for use on City streets, was presented for consider- ation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald, Martin that the Summary be received and the Tender of R. E. Law Crushed Stone Ltd. at a quotation of $0.53 per isquare yard for Armorcoating; $0.30 per gallon for Bitumuls RS2 and $5.00 per-ton for Stone Chip, be accepted. At this time, the City Manager presented a verbal report on the application of Mr. Drake, 1068 Second Av'enue, for permission to erect a brick veneer garage, to be attached to the south side of his dwelling. The City Manager recommended that the same be referred to the Property Committee for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley that this action be taken. On the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Brooks the Committee arose and reported to Council. READ AND ADOPTED, 261h. M~y, 1958. Clerk - 37 ; COUNCIl, MEETING 20th. M.F:, !953. The Council re-assembled at tb clos,. ill [hal rcj~ :It C! t!nc]l ct;l'.{ i:-~lancc Meetings for the purpose of passing flu by-law which ct~vcl cd tb.. a~'cou:~ts- appr,u._,d by ~he Committee. All Members uf Co-anci l wcre prcscnt~ t,'~t]; the v.:.:ccl ti~: ,-~' ~ld. Morton and Ald. Mowers. BY -I,AW The following By-law was passed' No. 5637 - To provide moil. its for gc'D~ral pu':poscs. ORDERED on the motion of rid. F-cKinle) and fi~d. Eii!c~ thut AC. Uhit~ be granted the privilege of introducind the by-law and thk- reading. - Carried Unanimously. ' ORDERED on the motion of .Td. Fhiku and ~}d. gj]l,!~ t~'~tt ilu!e 35 (2) t~f the Standing Rules of Council be teml~orarily suspeeded and the, b,-la~-.. reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - -\]d. McKinley and --]d. Brooks - Carried i:lmnimous] ~. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of ~Id. NL]lcr a,d 'rid. I':cK(nley. READ AND ADOPTED, 261h. May, 1958. Mayor CONFERENCE Counci 1 Chamber, 20th. May, 1958. TIle Conference Conmittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Tuesday, May 20th, 1958 for the purpose of considering the items presented to them. All Members of the Committee were Present, with the exception of Ald. Morton and Aid. Mowers, His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided. ..t38 After consideration of the items preseotcd, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 26th. May, 1958. TWE~TY-FOUR'F. }IEETING REGU/\R FIEETING · , ,) , 1953. Clerk Chairman / Pursuant to adjournment, Ckmncll met ,It 7,30 p.;;:. on EImda), ::a> 261h. 1958, for the purpose of consideri!-g general business and i~nanc~. xll FXrh.,rs of Council were present, w~th the c. xccptiot, of '.~d. Morton and .',:d. Brooks. "he C~uncil, having received and read the Fjnutt.s of I-Lu prcxleus tccctlnE., a-!ot, I kd tJlk'SC o2 Kh~ motion of lid. White and AId, Mill-r. COF~!UNIC:'CFI ON.S Laid over .fTPm pyeyious ~eeti,ng.; No. 163 - S_~,c,L-_Ty.c_afi_..Fire D_ep~.rtment - requesting advice as tv proi,~r aS,.- li;t+it when hiring. ORDERED on the motion of .l!d. Nartin dqd ..id, Ui.it._. that cation be received and filed and the recommendation of the Eanagc,h~nt Cvn,,iI received and adopted. SEE Rcl>ort Nun.bck 13~. T__h~_f_oJ_12wi,p_g' Cpmmuj~i c_'.a.t ion.s }qer e presented; No. 171 - Nip~a. rFi _R2_g_~ppal' peve.lppment .issociatipn. - joint meeting to be held oP Flay 28th. at 7.45 p.m. at the Barclay Hotel, Welland. ORDERED on the Ira>Lion of ~:d. Miller and .lid. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and Council's representatives be requested to attend, and also that as n'.ap} of the Nerobets o~ Council as find it possible attend as well, Carried, with dd. Martin-contrary. It was later indicated by Aid. Wbite and the City Manager, Conncil's representatives, that neither would find it possible to bc present at this meeting. No. 172 - C.W.L. St.Patrick's Division - invitation to June Tea. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and tld. Miller that the invitation be recc, ivcd and accepted and as many of the Members of Council and their wives as find it possible attend. No. 173 - S~hu~t_-I__n.'j paj. L_.A~s.s_0c__i_a_t_i_o_p_-.~p.t_ice re Shut-'In's Day. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Atd, Miller that the notice be received and proclamation issued. REPORTS The followin_gj?p_or~t_s__w.e__re~p_r?~?p_te~; No. 184 - Management Committee - recon~ending that,generally speaking,firemen should be 30 years or younger for appointment to permanent Fire Department but that in very special cases, men might be appointed up to age 35, ORDERED on the mot[on of-lid. Martin and AId. White that the report be received and adopted. SEE Commuuication 163 No. 185 - Negotiation Conm~ittee - report on meeting with Civic Employees re Pension Scheme; consideration of probationary period for an individual operator at Filtration Plant; and trial period of present services of janitor at Police Bldg. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and i~d. ~artln that the rci,nrr h~, r!.,-~ved and adoprod. No. 186 - Negotiation Committee - report on meeting with Negotiation Committee of Local 528, Firefighters to discuss status of Fire Inspector recently provided for. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Martin that the report be received and filed. ,lid. Mowers arrived at the meeting - 440 No. 187 - Negotiation Committee - report on meeting with Grievance Committee of Local 528, Firefighters and advising of Negotiation Committee's approval of the recommendations of the Fire Chief. Due to the fact that personalities are involved in this matter, it was ordered on tbe motion of ~ld. Martin and AId. Mowers that the report be received and referred to the consideration of a full Council in Conference. Carried with Aid. McKinley contrary. Prior to this action, A]d. McKinley moved that the report be received and tabled for consideration of a full Council, at which time a motion would be in order, to discuss the matter in Conference, but, that he would be contrary to any Conference, being of the opinion, that the matter should be dealt with in open Council, as the original report had been considered in open Council. There was no seconder to the Alderman's motion. No. 188 - City Manager - report on attendance at meeting of Managers and Senior Administrative Officials at Toronto, May 24th. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. Mowers and AId. Miller that the report be received and filed. No. 189 - Parks and Recreation Committee - recommending that tenders be called for painting the structural steel at Memorial Arena. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. No. 190 - Parks Committee - recommending that Judd and Munn be instructed to clean the paint from the floor of the swimming pool and that tbe painting be done by the staff of the City. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 191 - Parks Committee - recommending that hard ball be permitted to be played by boys 14 years of age and nnder but that boys over 14 years of age be prohibited on Coronation Park. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Miller that the report of the Parks Conm~ittee be received and adopted and the City Clerk contact representatives of the Church of the Redeemer kand St. Joseph's School pointing out that this playing area is for general use and under no circumstances is to be restricted. No, ]92 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of l~cences. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Miller that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 193 - Management Committee - approving of reconmendation of appointment of permanent fireman in Fire Department. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and referred to a full Council for consideratie'I in Conference. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 50 - MARTIN - MCKINLEY - resolved that Alderman James G. White be appointed Enacting Mayor, May 28th. to June 8th~ ]958 during the absence of His Worship, Mayor E. M. Hawkins from the City; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimous~l. No. 51 - MILLER - MARTIN - RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to instruct the Weed Inspector to inspect all City-qwned properties and arrange for the cutting of grass and weeds and to also contact representatives of the Michigan Central Railway requesting that their rights-of-way be similarly taken care of; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried Unanimously. No. 52 - MARTIN - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be authorized to investigate the possibility of handling validation of future capital issues in a more efficacious manner and thus avoiding delays such as presently experienced; and report be submitted to Council thereon; and the Seal of the C~rporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously~ BY-LAWS TILe No. 5638 - To amend By-law Nur~ber 5503 being a b:,'-!a.~ of $263,000.00 for thD constrect;nn of at the Niagara Falls Fi!tra!-~en ORDERED on the motion of ','d. Yo~ers and A'd, granted tbe privilege of introducing the b'/-].BW and tb,.- h_x.'-]:;i, b :i\'~l' ~::~, first' reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on tile mo~{o:~ the Standing Rules of Couoci! be temporarily ~uspc!~ded second time. - Carried Unanimoes]y. Third Reading - AId. McKinley and ;.ld. Vowors - Carried No. 5639 - To amend By-law Number 55]6 being a by-law tc authori::~ th... b{~rrc!:'ir?. of $60,000.00 for the resurfacing of various: pavcr'.:-nts thro,aLh.~ut thr municipality. ORDERED on the motion of \]d. blcKinlny and/~!d. Miller that ',]d. t",,~t,: be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and tht, by-law be given th,, firqt reading - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ;.Yhite and \ld. Martiu that !,'t, lc 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given t! ,: second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and AId. Mowers ~ Carried Unanimously. No. 5640 - To amend By-law Number 5532 being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $30,000.00 for the installing of an elevator in and necessary alterations to the Police Administration Building. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Martin that Ald. ~ite be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Martin 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. Mowers and Ald. Martin - Carried Unanimously. No. 5641 - To amend By-law Number 5547, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $25,000.00 for the renovation of the beating system in Memorial Public School and for repairs to the heating system in Simcoe ~treet Public School and to provide for the issue of debentures of the City of Niagara Falls therefor. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and ,\ld. Miller that Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and AId. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Counctl be temporarily suspended and the by-law be glven the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. McKinley and AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 2nd. June, 1958. .Mayor. FII METING Council Chamber, 26th. May, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, May 26th. 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Connnittee were present, with the exception of Ald. Brooks and Ald. Morton. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $130,627.54 were approved by the Coranittee. 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. McKinley. The Property Conmaittee's report on their meeting of May 21st. to consider the proposal made by Mr. O. 8miley at the Council Meeting of May 20th. ~egarding the addition in front of the existing building at 819 Victoria Avenue, was presented, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Mowers that Mr. Smiley, who was present, be permitted to address Council. Mr. Smiley requested permission to move the existing building back to the distance he desires. The City Manager was of the opinion that the applicant should meet with him and discuss the details of what is proposed, pointing out the fact that this is in the fire area. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Mowers that the report of the Property Committee, advising that a building permit cannot be issued as the proposed construction is contrary to By-law 4929, but suggesting that the existing building could be moved to the rear of the lot sufficiently to permit the erection of the addition in front of the same, be received and adopted and Mr. Smiley be instructed to meet with the City Manager to work out details of what is proposed. The Property Committee's report on their study of the plans submitted for alterations necessary at 2136 Barker St. to convert an office building into a 14-unit apartment, with their recommendation .that a building permit be issued, wa~ presented. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Mart.in that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager a4vised that the Co.mmittee understood that the small building connecting the big office building with the small brick house would be severed from the main building so that adequate access would be obtained from Barker St. and the rear of the property on which the proposed apartment building is situate would be properly fenced from the rear of the y.W.G.A, on Gulp Street and requested authority to note on the building permit these stipulationd. The Committee agreed. The Property Comndttcc's report on th.2ir i~sl'k'c-jo:: of !he prcmis=s at 1068 Second AVeHUe, where i~ is proposed to erect a garage attached to was presented. The report advispd that a building permit cailnot bc issued as not in compliance with the by-la~,'s of the City but advistd that cL,nsidcration be given for a permit if the proposed garage is ere-clod bcyou<: th,, ~=ast w:lll or dwelling. ORDERED on tile motio- of Ald. ,x:artin add ~ld ;'!u::crs that t!:.,, rcpor'. received and adopted. The City Mauager's report oc ti~e app}ication for a purn,iL to closc in the front verandah at 1755 Temperance Avenue, ~.;ls presented for ORDERED on the motion of aid. ~:cK!nley and Mayor Hawkin~ that th<- rcporL hc and the application referred to thc~ Propert) Cummi~tcu. The City Manager's report on the applicatioe o:' 5~,al;-,'s T.V. 5;2 Street, for a permit to erect a p}astic filumEnatcd si~,n at au uscj~}~at.d u~st o[ $300. was presented for consideration. O}IDERIiD oq the t"vCien ~,f x. zd. M~,v:crs a~d Mayor Hawkins that the report be received cud adopted and pert'it TIle City Manager presez}ted a verbal report on the applicat, ion of for the erection of an addition to the rear of his premises on i'crr,: firceil Manager explained that the existing building will rcmain~ c::ccpt f~r lb~ sma]~ attachments on the rear and that the new structure will bc built at' the rear such a way that the front portion of the building can be rcmovud at a ]aLcr date. The estimated cost of the work will be $5,000. The City Mai:ag<:r rcc,.,m~c:hh,d that the matter be referred to the Property Committee. ORDERED :,n the n,otior~ of Martin and Mayor ltawkins that the verbal report be received and the application referred to the Property Co~nittee for consideration and t report. The Connnittee arose and reported to Council on the motfor of -\ld. }:illcr and Ald. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, Clerk COUNCIL MEETING 'Council Chamber, 26th. May, 1958. The Council re-assembled at the close of time rbgular 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 ~,,{th rhc Brooks and Ajd. Morton. ' ' - · BY-L~q The following By-law was passed; No. 5642 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Martin that Aid. White ':~ i:! l'~ be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading.. Carried Unanimously, it !~ C; ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Aid. Martin 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 Ald. Mowers ~ Carried Unanimously. I The City Manager requested permission to advertise the position of electrician and also for the position of clerk in the Accounting Department, due to recent resignations, and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin that the City Manager be authorized to advertise the positions referred to. Ald. Mowers, Chairman of the Joint Committee on the proposed Merger, advised that a meeting of the Merger Co~ittee will be held at 3,30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27th. at which time the preliminary draft prepared by the consultants, Deacon, Arnett and Murray will be considered. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller. RE~ An ADOPTED, 2nd. June, 1958. May ' 26th. May, 1958, Council Chamber. The Conference Conmlittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, May 26th. 1958 for the purpose of considering the items presented to them. All Members of the Committee were pre~ent, with the exception of Ald. Brooks and Aid. Morton. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided. After consideration of the items presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. White. READ AND ADOPTED, 2nd. June, 1958. Clerk 'F~,'YFLTY -FI FTIi I':EEI lYC P,[:CITL:\R |:FKT!.\:C Pursuaut to adjournu,c:~t, Council met at 7.30 p.m. op ,'iu-day, .Ira:,! 2nd. 1958, for the purpose of considering gunoral husiuess and fluann. ,%s] ~' Lb,:~,~ u[ Mayor White, presided. Thu Council, hayin% received :rod r,,nc' ~h. I: ~,u~'-.-: nft~- previous meeting, adopted these on the motinn of ~d. Yo~.'~r~, an2 .'d. F,-}'i el:F. TI"..X~)ER,q Tenders had been called for painting the c::t:rior of th, n, ,-,~ 5tr,.i ~'l-- Hall and it was ordered on the motinn of Hd, McKi~l~-' a,:d "'}d. !'qL :'r~- th=~:' t"c n. tender which had been received° be opened, initialled by I'T.!, '..r:lcl i:V, :.'n2..l~ a:-I tabulated. ORDERED on tile motion of .\]d. Mowers and M of D.P.Mazzei at a quotation of $475.0q be !lcc.,ptnd. COMMPN!CATIONS The fo] lowj ng Cjn,mL!ni_c_atip?,sj,,ere pres_cnt,e.d; No, 174 - Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada - ackno:-:l,,c!R~,~t ,qLlbmfss;on the City o'~'~Ni~'~"~'l s']'n' p~]~tes( 8'( i p'cr,,'n'~ed' 'tu1 ,,pho,~c rat,.s. ORDERED motion of Ald, bicKinley and .lid, MLllcr that the communicatYon be r.~.cei\'cd and tabled, No. 175 - Nia8~ay_a_FJ?mj_r_i_aJ~_B~_nj - requesting permission tl, hold a p::rage on Tdnc 5th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Miller th::t th,: eomrlue. i cation bc received and filed and permission granted. No. 176 - ~ta~ara_M_e_m_o__r_iajJ_a_n_d_ - requesting use of Oakes Park, June in connection with Niagara District Bands \ssociation "clinic" on ,lune Sth. at 2 p.m. \ld. McKinley, Cbairman of the \rena and Parks Committee, reported verbally that his Con~nittee had considered this request and were unaniL~ously ill favour Of grantlug permission. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley ap, d A!d. Morton that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as requested. macring Mayor White advised that as he will be attending thf, Memorial Service of the Canadian Legion, scheduled for 2.30 at the Cenotapb~ be will be unable to he present at Oakes Park and AId. Mowers consented to he hi~ representative at Oakes Park. No. 177 - Niagara Memorial Milj~tai~'e_2.~__B_9_o_s_t~y__~C.l~jb' - express|hi appreciation for the welcome extended by the Enacting Mayor and AId. Miller when tile Memorial Band returned to the City this morning from North Bay where they won first place for marching in the Lionss International Convention parade. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Miller and Aid. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and Council forward a letter of congratulations to the Band npon their achievement of winning top honours in the parade at North Bay. No. 178 - St,George Serbian Orthodox Church - invitation to formal dedication, Chureh property, on June 8th. at 12.30 p.m. ORDERED on'the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley that the invitation be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find i~ possible he requested Ald. Miller to be his representative at this ceremony, due to his inability to be present because of previous commitment. No. 179 - Canadian Legion, Branch 51. - invitation to Annual Memorial Service at Cenotaph on June 8th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the invitation be received and accepted and as many o f the Members of Council as find it possible be present. i. No. 180 - Charles Knott - requesting extension of six months on building permit in connection with proposed construction of a motel at Stanley Avenue and Spring Streets. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Md. Mowers that the communi- cation be received and filed and the extension granted; it being understood and so stated in the letter to Mr. Knott that this permission cannot extend beyond this year's Council. Carried, with AId. Martin-contrary. No. I81 - John Reynolds - protesting use of playground on Robinson Street.ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee and consideration be given to Ald. Mowers' suggestion as to the method of controlling activities on playgrounds. No. 182 - Greater Niaf~ General ~o~spital - requesting permission he granted to the Niagara Falls Fire Department to flush fire mains of new hospital structure. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager for submission of a report as to costs, involved. No. 183 - Niagara F~lsO_~timist Club - expressing appreciation to Council for their time and effort spent in trying to arrange for the use of City property in the erection of Youth Centre and advising that suitable arrangements have now been made with Stamford Township. As this letter was received too late for incJusion on this evening's agenda, it was ordered read on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Morton. ORDERED on the motion of .\ld. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and filed. Ald. Mowers referred to remarks that had been made indicating lack of co-operation on the part of the City of Niagara Falls. REPORTS The followin~ Reports were presented; No. 194 - Ci__~y EngineeF - Concrete sidewalk - Portage Road. The City Manager advised verbally that approaches have been made to the Township and Suburbsn Road Conmnission regarding conditions between North and Kitchener Streets in the vicinity of the new hospital building and that it has been suggested that the roadway should be lowered, probably in 1959, so that the sidewalks on both sides of the street would be installed at the same elevation, thus eliminating the existing ditch. The City Manager advised that the Commission has taken the matter under advisemen~ and a decision is expected at their next meeting. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Mowers that the report of the City Engineer be received and tabled until the decision of the Suburban Road Commission has been received. No. 195 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. VERBAL REPORT At this time, Ald. Morton,Chairman of the Traffic Committee, reported verbally on his attendance at the Ontario Traffic Conference, held in Ottawa last week. He outlined the various topics discussed there and referred specifically to the dishussion on the use of equipment known as the Breatholizer; and also off street parking lots. He advised that the data considered was very informative. Ald. Morton referred to the draft copy of the by-law whfch he had brought back for Council's consideration and requested that Council study the same. The by-law as drafted would provide protection and regulation of pedestrian traffic. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin that th~ verbal report be received and adopted. Ald. Martin referred to the Industrial Field Day which is being held By the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, June ]lth, and advised that invitations are now in the mail. He further advised that he had been requested to extend an invitation to the Mayor and Council to attend any portion of the Field Day commencing at 11 A.M. and pointed out that one of the most important parts would be the 5.30 meeting at the Niagara Falls Club. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Morton that as many as possible be in attendance. 4 ? Pd;SOl,l:TlON:~ The ~fp_~_ipy.i.Rg _Rus91yt ion.s wc.r,~ Chairman of Finance; and the. S.a'~ of t,I. fjcrncr~ j ~! b.- :'=!'._Iu ,F"~: ~'.. No. 54 ~ MILLER ~ MORTON - RESOLVED ~.i,.:c Worship the Mayor and Members 3f rlm Mt'nicipal extended to Firs. !1. G.Brooks upoE t.i,. G. Brooks; and the Seal of the Corporation At this time, Enacting l. la.~ur Uhitc rcciucs{cd th,..~b!,~r'c~n~ -,f ; . ~Lii:i't .~' silence ie respect to the memory of th: late ~]dr, rn:an, Council indivjdt,ally expressed their regrets at the Council adjourned to the Fn~ancc M!:ctinb on thp n:oki.-~, ,,f .Id. l'cKSi:l~y and Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 9th. June, 1958. Clerk Enact! pg ,xrdyOr. FINANCE MEETING Couoci I Chmuher, 2nd. June, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, June 2nd, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly cert{fied and placed before them. All Members of the Committ:ee were press,L, with the exception of Mayor Hawkins. ~cting Chairman of Finance, Aid. Flowers, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $161,438.53 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, oo the motion of AId. McKinley and Enacting Mayor White. The Property Com~,ittce's r.:port on their i:;zF~cti~. ,~Z t',- pr~ris~s at 1755 Temperance Avenue where the applicant requested permission to close in the front verandah, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and .lid. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and permission granted. The Property Committee's report on their inspection of the premises at 1720 Ferry Street where Mr. Arthur White proposes to erect a concrete block addition to the rear of the existing building, was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Martin that the report be received and adopted and building permit granted. 448 The City Manager advised verbally that revised plans had been submitted for the proposed structure at the corner of Simcoe Street and River Road; pointing out that the Property Committee had been opposed to the exits as shown on the original plan; but this evening had inspected the revised plans and approved of the revisions. The City Manager recommended that the City Clerk be authorized to advise the applicant that the preliminary plans are satisfactory; this advice to be in writing; with the understanding that detailed plans wlll have to be submitted to Council; ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Ald. Miller that the City Manager's verbal report be received and approved. As a result of a query of Ald. Morton concerning parking area for this proposed apartment building, assurance was given that sufficient room has been made available for the parking of cars of tenants of the building. The City Manager presented a verbal report on a sketch which he had had presented to him by Mr. O. Smiley, this being a revision of the plan made for the erection of an addition to the front of 819 Victoria \venue. The City Manager advised that Mr. Smiley now proposes to move the original building to the rear of the lot practically so that he would have 60 feet depth on the store on ~which he proposes to erect facing Victoria Avenue; and that detailed plans will have to be submitted to Council when ready, The City Manager reconnnended that the revised plan be approved. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald.Martip that permission be granted to move the present building and that the addition be given consideration when final detailed plans are submitted. Carried Unanimously. The City Manager advised verbally that a report had been received from H.G.Acres and Co, regarding the chlorinating equipment for the Filtration Plant containing three quotations. The City Manager was of the opinion that the subject matter of the report wam serious enough to be referred to the ~anagement and Equipment Committee for a report at the next Council Meeting. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley that the report of the Consulting Engineers be referred to the Equipment Committee for a further report for submission to Council. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin, READ AND ADOPTED, 9th. June, 1958. Clerk Acting Chairman of Finance. COUNCILMEETING 8sunell Chamber, 2rid. June, 1958. 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 His Worship, the Mayor. Enacting Mayor White presided. . 49 The following..B](-}gw. wgs pass,,d; No. 5643 - To provide monies 5-,~ .... ,,-,1 ,, ,- .........., granted the privilege of ~trt,d,cjpj th' h,'-la.. q.~: ,.!..- !-,-_~-.- ,,. ~.' reading. - Carried LnanYmou~,y. second readi?g. - Carried Third Reading - '\]d. MortoD T__h~_f_oJJ_oJ.yj_ng_P,2 Sp_!ld tj: 9D S_ W~T e. p a s ~, d; No. 55 - _M.AB~i[_I_~L -_ .~!DJ>LF, B=S - RESOLVED that Chairman of the Property Con~r~etco and the Seal of the Corporation No. 56 -M~0W__EB;S_.-.~'~7~_N ' RESOLVED that th.. rosi[.!v~,~---.~f as a Member of the Arena~ Parks and l!c!cr,:atlon f]cn.~itt..-. h: of the Corporation be hereto Ms. 57 - _M.A_RTI~N~.- M__Ojq_E~R_~ - RESOLI;ED that '..] dcrn,ap liarold rl. F rton ~, a!~n~li,~t..~ .-~ the third member of thc Property, Sanitation and Bt:!ldih9 of the Corporation be hereto affixed, No. %8 - M~TIN - MORTOJ3- RESOI~D that the new l%mber late Alderman tt.G.Brooks, be appointed as a b~cmbcr Recreation Committee; and the Seal of the Corporatim~ bc hercUe affi::cd. Cily.r_i e_d. _U:y~pj r'p_us.ly. ' No. 59 - MILLER - MOWERS - RESOLVED that the number of appoiptoes on th~ P:In:~gonle~t, Negotiation and Equipment Committee be left at three rather tl~ap faur as previously; and the Seal of the Corporation be hercto affi::ed. rTa/rjyd )b-~i~ip!OES3 y. A brief discussion '.,,as held concerning tile Services with respect to the late Alderman Brooks and it was agreed that the Members would asscrab] e outside the Funeral Parlour just prior to the time of the Service and enter together. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Mowers and lid. Martin, READ AND ADOPTED, 9th. June, 1958. Clerk Enacting Mayor. TWENTY-SIXTH MEETING Council Chamber, 9th, June, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, June 9tb. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White. His Worship, Mayor ttawkins, who was attending the Convention of Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities in Victoria, B.C. when the death of the late Alderman Brooks occurred, expressed at this time his deep regrets at his untimely passing. The Mayor then welcomed Alderman Clifford Gregory to the Aldermanic Board. His Worship the Mayor proceeded to give a verbal report on his attendance at the Convention of Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities, Victoria, B,C. indicating the Convention was extremely successful and referring to the fact that a meeting as suggested at that point is scheduled to take place in September at which there will be representatives of Federal, Provincial and Municipal Authorities. His Worship then expressed appreciation to Alderman White for the efficient and capable manner in which he conducted affairs while Enacting Mayor. Ald. McKinley congratulated Mayor Hawkins upon his re-election to the Executive of the Canadian Federation. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 181 - John Reynolds - protesting conditions at playground on Robinson Street abutting the rear of his property. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the report of the Parks and Recreation Committee recommending that the playing of golf be prohibited; the playing of hardball be prohibited for boys over 14 years of age and that a chain link fence be erected on the northerly boundary of the property at an estimated cost of $650. be received and adopted. SEE Reports 196 and 197. No. 182 - Greater Niagara General Hospital - requesting permission to have Fire Department perform the flushing necessary for the fire mains in the new structure prior to its permanent use. The City Manager presented a verbal report on this subject, indicating that if it were necessary to do this work immediately, it would entail the employment of two men for approximately 8 hours; but that if the' work could be postponed for two weeks until such time as some of the firemen return from holidays, it could be done then; the City Manager recommended that as it is absolutely essential that the fire mains are functioning perfectly, the City undertake to have the work done regardless of the wages of two men.ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald..White that the communication be received and filed and the City Manegerms verbal report be adopted. The following Communications were presented; No. 184 - Niagara Falls Suburban Roads Commission - confirming verbal arrangements that the Commission will make the necessary changes in Portage Road from North St. to Kitchener St. in front of new hospital. ORDERED on themotion of Ald. Martin a~d Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed. ................. SEE.Report No.t~ No. 185 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - attaching copy of submission in reply to City's letter opposing regrouping of City by Bell Telephone Co. which would result in increased rates. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. eregory that the communication be received and file~. No.186 - Bpa~r_d o_f_EcJucation - ,':.:ilrvssi q condol,-ucts ORDERED on the'~o~ioil'~;f:X'ld. Nillet and Aid. YcKinlLy received and filed and copy f-rwardud to Mrs. No. 187 - ~lL.%~d__~.clp.~r~_t.e Scho-I lh~grd _ invitation Henrispin School, lune 19oh. 0ki)FRED ,m' the ~oticp o[ 3,d. N;,rrjp and ,';~d. I':i ~l~r that tile invitation be received arid accepted al.d as No. 188 - Industrial Committee vf ............... Chan:b?~r of Comucrcc. Field Day, June llCh. ORDE~:b' ~m O .............. <' ~' "' as possible attend and signify [hc[r ivk~ t'io,~ bv fillin- in khL i:'Vi'd~'jOi- card,; supplied by the Con~nictee. ' ...... No. 189 ' TownshiE of Sandwich last - resolution ' cOl'l ~'lc~'orS h, :':~,uicipal motion of AId. Martin and Aid. x.'!!cr (bn,- ti~e reso2ur[oE be . and no action taken; Carried with Md. ML'jtou-cor, trary. ,' rL',,.-d No. 190 - Gould-Leslie - requesting permission to erect tL'o stoudald i ll_tn,luat~d poster displays on the vacant lot adjacent to 623 VLctoria X~vnu.. UllDERED r~u th,- motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the comh.micati. on bc referred to the Property Committee for a report. No. 19I - Charles R. Career - expressing apprdciatioe for construction sidewall< in front of residence. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. E,'Kinlcy and AId. Morton that tile comunication not listed on agenda be read at: cbis th.c.. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. I'7hitc that: the commuui ca:ion he received and filed. REPORTS Laid over from the pr__eyjp_uff_ No. 194 - Ci~ Engineer - concrete sidewalk ~ Portage Road. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and~Xl'~.Morton that the report he received and adopted. The following Reports were.~orej_ep_~e_d; SE_E__CP~unication 184 SEE Reso/h[ioi~ ~L "'b~' No. 196 - Parks and Recreation Conm~ittee - three recommendations in connection with playground at the end Of Grey ~t'jll,~d"~nanes St. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication 181 No. ]97 - Parks and Recreation Committee - advising not possible to place Super- visors on City-owned parks during ].958 but recommending matter be considered when 1959 Budget is considered. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. Aid. McKinley advised that he had received assurance from both the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police that Officers would be assigned to check into any complaints received concerning activities on any of the parks in the municipality. The A]derman also referred to a City Employee at Oakes Park and was of the opinion that he might be assigned to supervise the other municipal parks, indicating that a spot check would only be necessary; the City Manager was of the opinion that this one employee should not be asked to include any additional parks to the ones already assigned to him. No. 198 - City M_______~anager - attaching letter from H.G.Acres and Co. re insulation of heating lines at Fil~Fation P~aut, rcco;~'uDdlng acccptai;c ~5 X. '..~.dn nro5. ,tuutatiun of $424.60 for this work. AId. Martin, Chairman of tile Equipment Committee, advised that his Committee were prepared to go along with tile reco,m~endation of H.O.Acres and the City Manager. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. White that time report and recommendations be received and adopted. No. 199 - City Manager - quotations received for scales for chlorine room at the Filtration Plant and advising that H.G.Acres and Co. Ltd. have recommended the Purchase of the same directly from the Toledo Scale Co. of Canada, at a quotation of $3.041. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. No. 200 - City Manager - quotations on four automatic chlorinating machines for Filtration Plant. Ald. Martin, Chairman of the Equipment Conradtree, reported verbally that his Conmlittee had giw n cons*' deration and that the Wallace and Tieman equipment now in operation as agreed by the City Manager and Waterworks Superintendent, is the best suited to do the proper job. ORDERED on tbe motion of \ld. Maktin and Ald. Morton that the report of the City Manager be received and filed and that Wallace and Tiernan be awarded the contract at a revised quotation of $7,250. as recenthanded by the City Manager and Superintendent. No. 201 - Cit),_M_a. na~_e_r - report on attendance at 38th. Annual Meeting of Canadian Section of \mar]can Waterworks Association ]n Toronto, June 3rd. and 4th.ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. White that the report be received and filed. No. 202 - C_it~IL_~n__g_ineer ' Concrete Gutters - Elm Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. SEE Resolution No.60 No. 203 - City Engineer - Concrete Gutters - Homewood Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and \ld. Morton that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded Lith. SEE Resolution No.60 No. 204 - City Engineer - Concrete Gutters - Spring Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. SEE Resolution No.6C C ' No. 205 - City Engineer - Concrete Gutters - Summer Street. ORDERED on the motion of \ld. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. SEE Resolution No.60 No. 206 - City Clerk - requesting permission to prepare a by-law to license and regulate service stations and public garages. ORDERED on the motion of AId,Miller and AId. Morton that the report be received and filed and permission granted. No. 207 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 60 - MORTON - MILLER - RESOLVED that Report Number ]94 for the construction of a five-foot concrete sidewalk on the east side of Portage Road from Kitchener Street to North Street; Report Number 202 for the construction of a 12-inch concrete gutters on the north and south sides of Elm Street from Homewood Avenue to Stanley Avenue; Report Number 203 for the construction of 12-inch concrete gutters on the east and west sides of Homewood Avenue from Maple Street to M6rrison Street; Report Number 204 for the construction of 12-inch concrete gutters on the nortb and south sides of Spring Street from Temperance Avenue to the west limit; Report Number 205 for the construction of 12-inch concrete gutters on the north and south sides'of Summer Street from Temperance Avenue to North Main Street; be adopted and work proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixe~. Carried Unanimously. No. 61 - NHITE - MORTON - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of City Council be forwarded to Mr. Louis Edit, retired CSty employee, upon the death of his wife, the ]ate Mrs. Maudo Eidt; and the Seal'of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Aid. Martin enquired as to the action intended in 'connection with the levelling of the old City Dump on Victoria Avenue, and was advised by the City Manager that there is an amount of $12,000. in the Budget for the installation of sewer tile and it is anticipated that this will be completed after the necessary by-law authorizing the work has' been dealt with. In answer to Ald. Martin's query regarding future dumpihg facilities when the present Valley Way Area has become exhausted, the City'Manager advised that nothing farther has been heard from Dr. Otto Molden since the delegation from Council met with him. AId. Mart~n also r!.f The City Manager advis.~.c~ that in the same will be forthc~.r~:~,,: .-;~t'..,tlrv ~p .T.:I:.. .\ld. McFirley rtf.,rr:.,d to r.,'-.:-t' $-"\'ic= tl'z!~ !'.-' "cJ ~" ~',' ~... :: 'F:-- Clerk fnr c]arification with r f,.r 'n~',' to ~ht,~'~ c"s .... "'--c: ~ ..-'r ,~. :c .~::, Council and the Operator. referred to. Carried Unanimous] Following reference made bv of AId. Miller and Ald. Nortop that this b~- re, ratted to the. 'Praff~c oev-r~trc., consideration and a report. The City Manager then advised that this locatf~n , a:: co~s~j-r u' ~:,~ Saturday morning when representatives of th,, Bus Compaey \.'cry. ndv~sed t-h~[ the customary lines to prohibit parking would b~: painted on both s~dcs of n,,!~war~ ~.~ that the bus would be able to navigate around Main to Dolewar?. AId. Miller referred to tile congestioa at lundy'? L:mc and ,~:ajn %trcpt and was of the opinion that tile Traffic Con!m] tree should cop. sider somethln~ to alleviate this bottleneck. Ald. Morton ;~dv]sed that tb]s matter t, as also considered last Saturday and he suggested that consideration be given to an a| ternc.~.tive route for the bus instead of travail]rig to Main and Ferry. Ald. Morton referred to the south-cast corner of McRae St. and Stanley Ave. and the hazard created due to the untrinmmd shrubs and hedge and requested the City Manager to take action. Ald. McKinley referred to the corner of ~rmonry St. and Fourth\ve. whert. the hedge is too high and interferes with the v~sion of motorists. AId. Martin asked that the traffic light at the corner of Simcoe Street and Victoria Avenue be checked. BY-LAWS The folloFin~_Bl-j_aJiw~a.s_pj.s.s_e_d; No. 5644 - To authorize the making of alterations and extensions to the Ni. agara Falls Filtration Plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and i]d, Morton that ~]d. White be granted tbe privilege of Introducing the by-law and the By-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council he temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Mowers and AId. Miller - Carried ~nanimously. ~he following By-law was present__e.~; No~ 5645 - To authorize the construction of watermains on Terrace Avenue and Leader Lane and sewers on Stanley Avenue and Peer Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Aid. Morton that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. .... ORDEREDon the motion of AId. Nhite and AId. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. No. 5646 - To authorize the resurfacing of asphalt pavements on various streets throughout the municipality. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Mowers that. Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Aht. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED,]6th. June, 1958. Mayor. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 9th.June, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, June 9th, 1958 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, Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $67,842.55 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for pre senration to tile Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley. The City Manager's report on the application of Miller Plastics, for a permit to erect a masonite racer sign at 1070 Magdalen Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Conmittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 16th. June, 1958. COUNCII. ..I, ,;uu~, }953. Meetings for tbc purpose of passinb the by-]a:~ which co,.'c~'cd :h~, a.: uui:l .; .~7,1 ..... ., h,. the Con~ittee. All Members of Cuunci i wcr: ,~rescnr ~.)'~,r A:n:l:i:-s, .... - ':-' ' i; Y ~ L :\ L7 Tj~e fj~l_l o~w~i}!F~ B y -.1 awt w qs_ p a s_s e d; No. 5647 - To provide monies fur gnneral pu~pc.s,.s. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mu,.-.ur.~ 2nd ']d, l.i,-K'nl<, that 'd. ."'it. granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and ti~e h)'-iaL b~ o",._n [!lu f:~st reading. - Carried Unaoimously. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. White and '.]d. Standing Rules of Council be temForari ly suspcnd::j and tbc reading · - Carried Unauimousl y. Third Reading - :\1 d. McKiu] ey and \1 d. Morton - Carried Unald::,ous] l · TIle draft by-law to control pedcstl ian traffic which was referred to consideration of full Council, was ordcr;d on the motion o~ ~d, ~arti~; referred to the Traffic Committee for further stud)' and report. The City Clerk reminded Council of the forthcc, u~inp, C'~ic Cht, rch S~rvic!' scheduled for Sunday, June 15th. at Kitchencr Street Uuited Church. It was also agreed that Reports 187 aud 193 would be dealt with at Meeting following next Monday's Council Fleeting. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. biowers and Ald. I.h, rtie. READ AND ADOPTED, 16th. June, 1958. Clerk "Mayor. / 454 No. 5646 - To authorize the resurfacing of asphalt pavements on various streets throughout the municipality. ORDERED on the motion of Ald0 Martin and Ald. Mowers that. Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED,]6th. June, 1958. Mayor. COUNCIL HEET1N(; Meetlugs for the purpose of passin~ the by-law ;chic;; the Co~ittec. All bi~mbers of Council BY - L TjL_e fJ_llo~w_!3)i B~-,la}! w~as_ passed No. 5647 - To provide monies for general pu"posl.s. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Yov'crs add ']d, ','-i,'11'1~]~¢'.' :1 . ..... '.d, ..!'~t.. b~ granted the privilege of introduc]ug tim by-law and t;~e by-!n~: b~ o:~'~; the fj~u reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. White a!l.1 ',id. U,,'L~:. T;~.H' .qulc % (2) of E.: Standing Rules of Council be teml~orarily suspcl]dc~ and t. hc 1,~-JaL- b~ Uix-d~ t}'-. ./.cvlid reading · - Carried Unanimous 1 y. Third Reading - AId. McKin]ey and :rid. Marton - Carried Uua:dr.;¢,us]~. The draft by-law to control pedestxiau traffic whi,~h was referred consideration of full Council, was ord.r~d on the motjoe n[ \]d. Martin and ,Id.,~'.,.rt'ol: referred to the Traffic Conmfittee for further stud}' and rel~ort. The City Clerk reminded Council of the forthc,-,n:/ng C; ~ic Church SLrvicc scheduled for Sunday, June 15th. at Kj tchener Street llnitcd CliGrc.~ FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 9tb.June, 1958. It was also agreed that Reports 187 and 193 weuld bc dealt wit:h at Coufcrcn~:c Meeting following next Monday's Council Meeting. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Mowers and AId. M:trtin. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, June 9th, 1958 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, Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $67,842.55 were approved by the Con~nittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley. The City Manager's report on the application of Miller Plastics, for a permit to erect a masonite facer sign at 1070 Magdalen Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 16th. June, 1958. e"'._ ' 'Mayor. 454 No. 5646 - To authorize the resurfacing of asphalt pavements on various streets throughout the municipality. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Mowers that-Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by~law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED,]6th. June, 1958. Clerk The of approving and and placed befor, Chairman of Finax Sundt Conlnittee. The A ordered placed in of Mayor Hawkins The Ct a permit to erect~ consideration. OR report be received The Committee aros Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, Clerk Finance. COUNt;I]. lqEETlhG ,4, 5 5 'Chc Council Mcetings for the purpose the Con~ittee. All Members i;Y - L .\t.; 7j~_ee fjJloxii_3!L_By.-.law' was passe~; No. 5647 - To provide monies for g,meral p,.l~pe,s,,s. ORDERED ou the: motion of A~d. ,~,%'..'d-s n,~<{ "d. I-h'K'$d.y Lh,:t It:. .x'it:~ tu granted the privilege of introduc~nz tim h,,_~ .... ,)'-lau b~ o:~.~i: I',c f'~st l".,,,,'t~:. th,:r Ru],: '~b (ZTM, ,,~ [ ~ljd. Martin and ,!d.E .ri',,n m~ng C",ic Church .~tr\'ic=- I Chdrcb. uld bc d-zalt with aL Cl,n.:cr, nuc N -Mayor. 456 TWENTY-SEVENTH MEETING Counci 1 Chamber, June 16th, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, June 16th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting~ adopted these on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId. Mowers. COMMUNICATIONS TIle followin~_Con~unications were presented; No. 192 - Niagara District Firemen's Association - expressing appreciation for use of Fire Hall and equipment. ORDERED on the motion of Xld. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and filed. No. 193 - City of Woodstuck - Resolution re Poll Tax. ORDERED on the motion of dd. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that the communication ~e received and filed and referred to the Ontario Municipal Association for discussion in Convention. No. 194 - C_ity of Fort William - Resolution re purchase of Canadian buses by Toront~ Transportation Commission. OR"'DERED on the motion of aid. Martin and .lid. Mowers that the communication be received and filed. No. 195 - NiaSar__a District Akela Club - expressing appreciation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and j Ald. Miller that the communication not listed on the Agenda be read at this time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ~ld.Mowers that the communication be retired and filed. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 208 - Cit~ Manager - advising re Filtration Plant and adjustment of rates to Stamford, Chippaws and Niagara Township. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and filed. Ald. Martin expressed congratu- lations to the City Manager, his staff and contractors in having completed the work on schedule. No. 209 - Parks Committee - recommending lights be erected at Oakes Park. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. No. 210 - Parks Committee - re meeting ~ith Hermes Club regarding Supervised play- grounds. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. No. 211 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 212 - A~d, Gregory - meeting of Niagara District ,~rport Development Committ,'. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Mowers that the repprt not listed on the Agenda be read at this time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and j Ald. Miller that the report be received and filed. Aid. Morton arrived at the meeting - PETI TI ON No. 7 ' B._.D_qqp. e.t_t_E_~t!d.,J others - r~.qupsti:,.c rc.mov:~. ~,f 'T:,,-p.!r,~h~k,'' si|m ,-n th- west side of Victoria Avenue j~!,:l,.diatcl ,. ORDERED on the motion of -',ld. b'~l l ,r and filed and Mr. Duquette be not. if[{.d as to ~b. r-~,?~:,~ C.,~,~:i. ~o,~i~ thi~ act~ :~. ~x:I '.;CIiLI AiCiO[!.{; A}d. Martin requcstcd tI:c bi' 2' E.!;::q;cr to h~!'.. d '-b:-,-! i .'- :..t,!.. ~,f =:l,;i- signs apd stop lights ill the City ~'!-;cb h~:v_ b~,,!~ .q~s:-,,' d b. .~: '-t: ...,' .t;:-...d. to have the trees trimnied. " be cut and kept iu good conditior:. Palmet and Eastwood, AId. Miller enquired as to cut tile weeds 6n their rights-c'f-w;:y, Centre and at Bridge and Victoria. and work had bet:, started. AId. McKinley advised that pleats verc L~in.j t.~l:, ;: f:.,::: th~ : ,.~,r.. '., . !l,.rticultural Society Flower Beds to notify Police if they notice a::ycnc c'.:stroyi t~g ,lid. Mowers rcqu~:sted tbc Ciuy ,~:ant:ger Lo suhn:it d I cllgl"t L,i C~. it: 'l! concerning the various signs v:hich have be~n .:reeled or pla-1%t ol; t~,:,2 C't y bidc.k~l.ks and boulevards, R Y - LAW The following By-law was presented; No. 5648 - To authorize the widening and rcsurfacing of the asphal t pavement on McRae Street and construction of new sidewalks thereon. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Eartin and AId. Eiller that ,ild. \.:bite be granted the privilege of intreducipg the by-law and the by-law be gives the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, |.H~ite and '~ld. Nox.:crs that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-la:~' be giveu the second reading, Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the hie|ion of lid. McKinley and Aid. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 23rd. June, 1958. ( _~----~' Mayor. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 16th.june, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, June 16th, 1958, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Con~ittee were present. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided, Sundry Accounts in the amount of $148,702.12 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otberwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Miller. The City Manager's report on the application of J. Malzone, White Rose Motel, for a permit to erect a neon sign at 1772 Stanley Avenue, at an estimated cost of $1,200,00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of ~ld. Morton and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted and the permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Jacob and Jeanette Sherman, Niagara Falls Museum Limited, for a permit for alterations to the former Spirella Building at an estimated cost of $80,000.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and that a permit be issued subject to the filing of revised plans and specifications and that the estimated cost of construction be investigated. The City Manager's report on the application of George Newport for a permit to remove an old frame addition and reconstruct a concrete block warehouse at 548 Clifton Avenue, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and the permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of O. Smiley for a permit to move back the existing building and to construct a two-storey building at 819 Victoria Avenue, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and .lid. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and the permit issued when tender prices are obtained. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins aud Aid. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 23rd, June, 1958. airman of Finance. C~U;<CII~ EE¢:Ti:,5 Meetings for the purpos~_~ b~ ~be Co~mit:~ee, All M.:mboy:, u~ C~-~; _ * x'~:'~ i<'-s'-,~- ~ ~' ' .... ,. ~.F. ~ ..y...~ ~..- The followip. g By-~aw was pas~,d; No. 5649 - i'c provid~ u!onics f, ~ 'j.'P'ra: :,:qp-~, :.. ORDERED on th~ n 'tic-- -f "' be granted tb~ privilege of i;itr~,,i..~ :.,1,. t!-~ i- _3... :;..~: ,. first reading. - Carriccl ORDF. RED on th! n~ot!u'l o'.: '.'.]. i:.,TL._ '::fC ", .... :-:,.. ;: _t ' .' tile Standing l~u!es of Cc.~n~ci] b tc::l-~r:tr~]x ;-:-: ~::.l.d L'.' ~ ._ k-~:::. ,, second reading. - Carried Unani::our]~. " Third Reading - Aid. V.,rton and ~'d ~' ' - READ AND ADOPTED, 23rd. Ju~}~, 195B. Clerk ': ' ' ' ' CONFERFNCE 16th. June, I953. Tile Conference Committee of the City C~,upc~l ,'~sscl~=b3. d at: tl'u clcs- of the regular Council and F~nancc MectYngs on lionday, Ju,~c !6th, ]958, for thc purpose of considering the items presented to them. .U] I::n~hcrs <;f t[-c C..m::.itt:t.c ~,cre present, His Worship, Mayor Ilawkins, presided. After consideration oZ the items presented, the Comp, ittee adjourn.:d on the motion qf Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 23rd. June, 1958. Clerk Ti.mNTy-EIGHTH MEETING Council Chamber, 23rd. June, 1958. RE__GULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, June 23rd. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of ~ld. Morton and .xld. Miller. TENDERS Tenders had been called for the demolition of the house known as 334 ~orrison Street and it was ordered on the motion ~f Ald. Mo~ers and Ald. McKinley that the tenders received, be opened, initialled by His ~,orship the Mayor and tabulated. COb~IUNICATIONS The follo~i_ng Conmxunications werejresented; No. 196 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - requesting permission to place poles, anchors and aerial cable on Portage Road. ORDERED on the motion of A~d. McKinley and ,\ld. Mowers that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as requested. SEE By-law Number 565~ No. 197 - City of Windsor - resolution re adoption of National Building Code by municipalities. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and AId. Morton that the resolution be received and endorsed. No. 198 W.A. Snyder regarding protest re increased telephone rates. ORDERED , - on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Mowers that the communication be received and filed. No. 199 - Our Lady of Peace Parish - appreciation for support in Centennial Cele- bration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller that the ~bmmunicat[e be received and filed. No. 200 St.Catharines Airport Management Board - expressing condolences upon the - demise of late Aid. Brooks. ORDERED on t~e motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and a copy of the letter forwarded to Mrs. Brooks, No. 201 - Barrett Spun Concrete Poles Ltd. - invitation to inspect site, July'7~h. ORDERED on'~he motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Mowers that the communication be received and filed, the invitation accepted and as many as possible attend. No. 202 - Y. M. C. A. - requesting use of Municipal Swimming Pool on certain dates. in connection with Day Camp. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received, filed and permission granted with the under- standing that the ~.M.C.A. will provide the supervision. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 213~Ci~y'M~n~ger ~ ~dv~sing~ha~ Great-West ~{f& ~ssu~ance C0. not to qdote on Pension Scheme for City Employees. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 214 -~-ity ~'anager - repor, discuss po~f~'fifETF'o~f of government being adopted by ':"x'~:'~pal~tf?s ~ f tb,'.,- ~>:~ No. 215 - ~yj~ic Com~]~ttcc - F'~vu i~,~- Prior tq a :.',,;r- referred to Item No. 4 and was ef t the proposed pedestrian COntrol Item No. 3, I]d. Martin and b~i]]er r{'f~'rrcd Traffic Co~ittee should give f ~thvr motio~ of Aid. Morton and Ald. !/bite tha~ Carried, with ~ld. Miller bein~, contrary to It 2m No. 4 No. 216 - C~._~!~' report on C~,~fcrencc held motion of Ald. McKinley and ~ld. Miller that the report No. 217 - ~i~Lq_~ej~ - recommending issuance of ]icc,ces. AId. Morton and .X]d. Mowers that the report be received issued accordingly. MI.Sp_EL] ,A:NEOU.q Aid. Miller referred to pedestrian crosswaIks painted grc!.,~ which noticed while travelling through some towns and cities in th,; U:~it,.,d ~tate!;, and of his discussion with a former Police Superintendent, who had advised hirl ~'hat same were proving effective, for the safety of school children crossing str,..ts. The Xlderman was of the opinion that these greon paintej lanes should experimented with in this City and suggested that the crosmJa]k on Duc,2n Street the vicinity of R. C. Young's office and Stewart Bird's ~otors; and *a]so on Robinson Street where children cross into the new park, be painrob grenn. It was agreed that this experiment be carried out at the two locations specified. Ald. Mowers pointed out that motorists proceeding on Valley Way in either direction in the vicinity of Morrison Street are Being bindered due to the fact that the traffic lights are not synchronized with those at the intersection of Victoria and Valley Way, and the City Manager was requested to check this matter. BY-LAW ~he following B~v.?law was~p__asJF~i No. 5650 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to place poles, anchors and aerial cable on Portage Road. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Morton that A]d. McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and tile by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given tile second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 30th. June, 1958. Mayor. :'i6i FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 23rd. June, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, Jnne 23rd, 1958, 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. A]d. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $93,608.68 were approved by the Conm~ittee. The ~ccounts 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. Mowers and Ald. McKinley. The report of the Property Committee on their inspection of the premises west side of Victoria Avenue, directly north of Maple Street for which application to erect an advertising board had been made by Gould-Leslie Limited was presented; the Committee further advising that they had requested the Company to forward a sketch of the proposed structure after which a report would be made to Council. Ald. Miller, at this time, advised that the City Manager had now received the sketch of the proposed display board and that his Committ.ee were o£ the opinion that the standard illuminated ground bulletin 11 feet by 30 feet would be acceptable. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Ma'rtin and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and filed and permission be not granted. Carried, with Ald. Miller and Morton-contrary. The amendment made by Ald. Miller and Morton that the application be received and Gould-Leslie Limited notified that permission will not be granted for the erection of a sign 11 feet by 30 feet, was defeated by a vote of 5 to 2; the vote being - Aye -Ald. Miller, Morton; Naye -Ald. Martin, Mowers, Gregory, McKinley and Mayor Hawkins. The Property Committee's report on their inspection of 924 Victoria Avnnue and recommending that the owner be permitted to erect a two-storey building 25 feet in depth in front of the existing residence, always provided that the north wall of the proposed new structure will always coincide with the north wall of the property, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager's report on the application of Mrs. P. Sherat, 1264 Ferry Street, for permission to erect a wooden sign, at an estimated cost of $5.00 was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Hamilton's Pet Shop, for a permit to erect a plastic sign at 349 Queen Street, at an estimated cost of $ 300. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley that the City Manager be permitted to read a con~nunication from Dr. A. E. Berry, General Manager, Ontario Water Resources Commfssion, in which Dr. Berry queried as to the status of the proposed sewage plant for Niagara Falls and requesting advice as to the progress being made in this matter. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Mayor Hawkins that the City Manager be authorized to reply in accordance with progress being made. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins a~d Aid. Martin. READ/axed ~OPTBD, 30th. June, 1958. Clerk airman of Finance. CUU;{CIL MFETIZC Finance Meetings for the purpose ,~.7 I-'as.-~i.zg tl:: bl-!m~ I..~; ~h c,,'.. r, ,! ti:, ac.-~,,=~!'.; approved by the Conmxittec. .l~ ~:-_Llbcr$ o~ tc<;:k'j] u,.-x. i,rc .... i'. ~.mf~r lh~C.':. presided. The fol 1 owi ng_BJ'_-_l.a_x,.,' x.:a__a_'. Raft s. 'd; No. 5651 - To provide monies [or SouL:a] ORDERED be granted the privilege of intruducju reading. - Carried Unanimons] ORDERED on the u:otiou of \]d. 'hiLt a:id 'lld. q; 5,',' :!'" .1,] 2", t-,, ~.1 the Standing Rules of Cuuncil bc tc.-,:pdrari]y .~ual, cndud and rh. b'-]~:,., 1,. L!... .: ~'-. second rcadiug. - Carried Unanin:ously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and '.t d. !-:!].1 'or - {;arr] ,~.J l':~/tnj.x,,:.4;! :-. Council adjourned on the motion of .",it]. M~,x:ers and READ AND ADOPTED, 30th. June, 1958. ~ }dayor TWENTY-NINTH MEETING Council Chamber, 23rd. June, 1958. JOINT MEETING OF THE COUNCILS OF TflE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, THE TOWNSHIP OF STAMFORD AND THE VILLAGE OF CHIPPAWA The Councils of the City of Niagara Falls, the Township of Stamford and the Village of Chippawa met in joint session in the Council Chamber in the City Hall at 8.30 p.m. on Monday, June 23rd, 1958 for the purpose of discussing the preliminary merger survey report as prepared by the firm of Deacon, Arnett and Murray. Present were, representing the City of Niagara Falls, His Worship Mayor Hawkins and all members of Council, City Manager, City Clerk and City Engineer. Representing the Township of Stamford, Reeve A. G. Bridge and all members of his Council, tile Township Clerk, Township Engineer, Township Solicitor and the Township Treasurer. Representing the Village of Chippawa, Reeve George Bukator, Councillors Ives and Cartier and the Village Clerk. Representing Deacon, Arnett and Murray, Mr. P. Man Deacon, senior partner of the firm of Deacon, Arnett and Murray; Mr. D. D. Erwin of Fred Page Higgins, Accounting Firm and Mr. W. McAd~ms of Deacon, Arnett and Murray. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, opened the meeting and immediately turned over the chair to Alderman George Mowers, Chairman of the Joint Merger Survey Committee. Ald. Mowers advised as to the purpose of the meeting, namely, to decid~ whether the second and final stage of the merger survey report should be proceeded with or not and called on Mr. Deacon to carry on with the sunmmry of the report. Mr. Deacon then very briefly sunmarized Part I of the report and called upon Mr. Erwin to s-unm~arize Part II or the financial aspects of the report and following Mr. Erwin's remarks, Mr. Deacon then referred to the observations and comments as contained in the report, with particular reference to the possible eventual need of changes in County boundaries and set ups and stressed that in any event, control and planning would be essential. Following the summarizations by Mr. Deacon and Mr. Erwin, the Chairman then called for questions from the floor. Ald. McKinley raised several points concerning education, per capita grants, suburban roads, the possible eventual form of government and whether an assessment equalization might be involved and was satisfactorily replied to by Mr. Deacon who in his reply, indicated that several of the points raised by the Alderman would of necessity have to be dealt with in the second or final phase of the report. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, then enquired as to the effect on grants in the event of the merger taking place and was advised that this particular phas,! of necessity was indefinite, depending completely on the future action of Provincial Authorities, but that undoubtedly adjustments would be made. Ald. Morton enquired as to whether in future there might be action taken by the Ontario Municipal Board to bring about a merger when debenture issues were considered and was advised that it was a remote possibility that the Ontario Municipal Board would even consider such action. AId. Miller questioned the reference to the possible exclusion of the rural area of the Township of Stamford in the event of a merger and it was agreed that although such reference was made that the most satisfactory result would be t,, include the entire areas in all three municipalities. There being no further questions, Ald. Mowers, the Chairman, then advised that the Joint Merger Survey Committee having given a full consideration to the preliminary report, unanimously recommends to the respective Councils that the> approve this report and authorize proceeding with the further or final report, it being understood that cost to the municipalities would not exceed the original quoted price. The Chairman then asked Reeve Bukator if he would favour action at this particular time on the part of the joint ]Councils or whether he would prefer to take the matter back to his own Council prior to such action and was advised that the Reeve would prefer to take it back to his Gouneil, ' '. ~--' any difficulty froin Iris C~t,:~.:i~ Prior to ~hi~, ~' , v ...... , ...... ~. , :,~- ,~ :',~ , ,-', ~, . as suggested by the Ci:afr~'a.~, individual action on tnhc part ,.5 Bridge, that the report of t'~ J.:.::- 7_.i,..,r :'.:: .,~ 'Z · "~.2.' ~ -5~ . [ ' .... matter be rcfc'rrcd to th.~ rt:;i,,~,j.:~ ".lii.c7?,. 5,,u j.i,2,'...ll;' . ..... ' ................ . :. HiS ~,'orship Ma;.'c~r iiaL-':'. Members of the Con-rattler,, tb '~':r:. r Z~.lau:t:. '~'1 :,iiZ ' ' :- '- There being K:o fdrtl-,:r ~, ' READ Ah]).AJDOpTED, BOth. .tunic, }o5q' !! . THIRTIETH MEETING Council Chamber, 30th. June, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, June 30th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous regular and joint meetings, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory. TENDERS Tenders had been called for the supply of uniforms for the Niagara Falls Fire Department and also for the rental of construction equipment and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and A!d. Martin that the tenders received, be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. DEPUTATION It this time His Worship Mayor Hawkins advised the Members of Council that he lied requested Mr. F. S, Barclay, blanager of the Local Branch of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada to he present at this meeting, in order to explain for Council's benefit the reasons why the Bell Telephone Company are making application for increases in telephone rates. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Morton tha~ Mr. Barclay be heard. Mr. Barclay then proceeded to outline in some detail the reasons for the re-application of the Bull Telephone Company of Canada for a general increase, pointing out that unless the Bell Telephone Co. were in a position to go into a money market and acquire funds, it would of necessity result in a curtailment of expansion of plant and facilities, to the eventual detriment of their whole operation; and also pointing Out the desire of the Company to maintain the good will of its investors and retain a reasonable return on investment. Mr. Barclay also indicated that the last increase in rates by the Bell Telephone Company was in 1952. Ald. McKinley queried the apparent intent of the Bell Telephone Co. to maintain dividends at the possible expense of their financial position and llis Worship the Mayor advised of various points in connection with the Bell's application which had been brought up at both of the Mayors' Conventions that he had recently artended; these latter references by the Mayor being purely for Council's information. COMMUNICATIONS The following Conmunications were presented; No. 203 - Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities - telegram reconm~ending continued opposition of the application of the Bell Telephone Co. to increase rates and requesting City to share in the costs involved for said opposition. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the telegram be received and filed and the City of Niagara Falls support the action of the Federation and go on record as willing to share the cost per capita involved. Carried Unanimously. No. 204 - Canadian Cancer Society, Greater Niagara Unit - requestinB permission to hold tag days, Sept. 26th. and 27th. ORDERED on the motion of White that the comm.',nic.-_tioa h~ rcj:zived and filed and permission granted. I! .No. 205 - C.a!ai~j_n_.!~k_TLgjpil_, Ft.p:aford Bra,lct. E:,. ORDERED on Che moCion of AId. N~'.-,er~ and ,XId. P~I]~,- ~: -, Cb,, .-,: .... ~c~t~.,;: h:, received and referred to the 'r~Cfic Con,v.~ttce requested Co prepare a rpport 2s t~ the costq inv,l,,p-~, to carry out the suggestions conta'ined Yn the REPDR'FB No, 218 - ~Lt7 Non~gev - l'ec~-rTp'opd~g r,rpo~pt.:-~::~ c.r -~ ~..,: ~_ ,.~....., ; ,,,. Depar tp'ent. No. 210 - C~ty NapsEer - rpcon:;::e.-d~.~g a?p2{nt,:~"t oc ~lTx, F' 't,-5 -;2 . motio,~ ,3F A3d. Novera and AId. Nor top th.qt for conslderae~on. NO. ?20 - %.tv ~!anagcr - .gummary {!f T?rd,rs For t}o ,--~.-' - c ':~,. c,.- and rccommendjn~ that~the te~aar of Yr. w~c. toF to the e~ty and ~s prepared to ~uDn]v tb~ ne:'~s,~rv bo,,d ",: .... t~ ]'--1-: ;~,. .... , property damage, be accepted. ORDERED ,.n t"o ~.~t{o.3 of '~'. '.'~ ~ -Lx ~ ~ -~. . that the report Be received ar, d rocom"~on<'ati~n ndvised that the tendcrcr has agn. ed tc time. No. 221 - Traffic Cc'n'n;ittee - r- clevr!oF~cnt of Park Strr~t No. 222 - Traffic Comm!tte~, - Uossjh!,: pc','5~/sf P:~r!: qtrect fr<,?~ E' ~e A~,c,-,t~ t, Bucklay Avenue. ORDERED ou the mot;on of A~d. N:}rtvn and .Ud, reports be considered toRethor. ORDERED on ~be trotion of AId, Morton that the reports b~ recpi re4 add -~dc, pted. No. 223 - Traffic Ccsm~ittce - possible 40-feet pavement on RrSe S~reet south and possible elimination of westerly ~:ct.- Yr~rk CpntrqJ tr~ck. ('~DEPPD on the motion of Ald. }!owers and Ald. Morton that ~he report be No. 224 - Traffic Con~ittee - possible reronting of buses to eli,'~ato coI~f,.tsi',u and congestion of traffic now e:<isting at the interse. ctSon of Ferry ~t. and N:tin qt. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and A]d. Mortou that the !yeFnrt hi, received and adopted. No. 225 - Traffic Con~ittee - recommending ]-hoIu: parkim,g oD the west side of D, ivcr Road from south curb on Bridge St. to a point 1!3 feet south of said curb. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that the report be rece.{ved and adopted. No. 226 - City Manager - report on meeting artended, along ~,.:ith .X]d, uh]tc, in Stratford on June 26~'~. of municipalities located oe intcrnatioua] boundary waters who are being forced to constrnct sewage treatment facilities. ORDERED on the motion of .\ld. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the report be received and fjled. No. 227 - City Clerk - report on Joint Meeting of three area councils and the resolution which was unanimously carried on the subject of the preliminary merger report. ORDERED on the raotion of AId. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. _ SEE Resolution No. 62. No. 228 - City Clerk - report on new application of Bell Telephone Co. for approval of tariffs for exchange in long-distance services and equipment. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be.received and filed. No. 229 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of liceneed. o~n~,~Fn ~n t'~I ',tY~!~ uf AId. Miller and AId. McKin]yy that the report be received and adopted and llcences issued accordingly. VERBALREPORT Ald. White reported verbally at this time on the several meetings which have been held regarding Civilian Defence and advised that costs exceed the Budget and an attempt is being made to arrange a meeting with the Minister of Welfare to obtain additional finances required for the operation and maintenance of Civilian Defence activities. ~ISCELLANEOUS His Worship Mayor Hawkins gave a brief verbal report on his abtendance at the Convention of Ontario Mayors and Reeves in Stratford. indicating the difficulties that he had experienced in connection with two resolutions, namely, the one dealing with the abolition of Suburban Road Commissions and the one dealing · with possible major government participation in costs of disposal plants but also indicating that the Convention as a whole was extremely successful. RESOLUTION The followinEL_R_e~solution was passed; No. 62 - GREGORY - MORTON - RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls endorse the action of the joint Councils ~n approving the recommendation that the second and final phase of the merger study be undertaken by Deacon, Arnett and Murray, at a cost not to exceed Four Thousand Dollars; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. BY-LAW The followin~ By-l_jaF was presented; No. 5652 - A by-law to provide for the protection and regulation of pedestrian traffic. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, White and Ald. Gregory that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-lmq be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. (th s motion was defeated by a vote of 5 to 2, the vote being - Aye - Ald0 Morton and White; Naye -Ald. Gregory, Martin, McKinley, Miller and Mowers. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion. of AId. McKinley and Ald. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 7th, July, 1958. J:INA'~CE ~EETTLC t . , . The Finance Mpoting :z~s held on ~nnday, h,,~,, lOtS. of approving and also passing the ~,at-ious acc~',,nty ,'hlch h,qc{ h,f,.~ p'~'~%~lv' " certjfled and placed before them. All M,~mbera Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Committee. Sundry Accounts in the areGent off 957,O0].9~ vpre nn~r~,,v~; by the TIle Accounts .qubm~ trod,being pa~sed or oth!:rw~se d,.;~t ~,':'.tl,~, '..'er, ordered placed in the Money By-3a:q fr~r presentation /:e t~,e Cr,,i::[~ o~ t",~' :"oti,~:~ qF Ald, Miller and Ald. Mowers. A communication from the Advertising Manager of Review setting out the cost of v~l'iou5 sized ads which the City purchase in the Special Edition which is to b~ published the Greater Niagara Genera] llocpital was the ~ , · , , prescnt~d [or co,z. :5 ]L'r~tio~:. motion of Xld. Miller and Aid. Mortzon thnt the commue~:at'i:..: referred to the Chairmap of Finance with power trF The CSty Manager'~ report on tbc, aD?]j cati,n of Mrs. ~-'z:z'v qc'-~, v O:C Bridge Street, for a permit to tear down the' c:~isting I%aragc and ~r~'ct '~ nc.w garage and shop combined, at an estjmated cost of $1.800. was pr,'s.:nt~d for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawk] ns and AId. Cr~tgor,. that thu report be received and adopted and permit issued. ' The City Manager's report on the application of S. Dc't,orenzo. 2759 Victoria Avenue. for a permit to erect a neon facet sign, af' an ust~l;,a['ed cost ef $2.600. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of '.ld. Morton and A]d. Miller t;;at the report be received and adopted and permit issued. An offer received from the Guaranty Trust Co. to purchasu the prtnziscs known as 581 Homewood Avenue for the sum of $500. ~;as presented for c~nsidcration. ORDERED on the motion of .\ld. Morton and %Id. Gregory that the application he received and referred to the Property Conm~ittee for consideration and a report.' The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. Miller and AIH. McKinley. Clerk Mayor. READ AND ADOPTED' 7th. July, 1958, Clerk " Ch 'rman of Finance. = ! !-' COUNCIL ~ETING Council Chamber, 30th. June, 1958. 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. Mayor Hawkins, presided. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5653 - A By-law to provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that Ald. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Miller 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. Miller and Ald. Morton - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Ald.IWhite. READ AND ADOPTED, 7th~ July, 1958. Clerk ' ' ' ' ................... Mayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 30th. June, 1958, The Conference Conunities of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, June 30th, 1958 for the purpose of considering the items presented to them. All Members of the Committee were present. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided. After consideration of the items presented, the Committee adjourned on the motion °f'Ald.,Ma~tin.and.Ald.-White.. READ AND ADOPTED, 7th. July, 1958. THIRTY-FIRST MEETING Council Chamber, 7th. July, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, July/th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. Al~ Members of Council were present, with the exception of AId. Mowers. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Miller. COI~4UNICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 20~ - Lundy's Lane Chapter, I.O.D.E.\- invitation to attend presentation and dedication of flag staff and flag at new Greater Njagara General Hospital. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the invitation be received and accepted and as many as possible attend this function at 1.45 p.m. July 16th. No. 207 - Provincial Federation of Ontario Professional F~re Fighters - appreciation for the complimentary luncheon tendered by the City of Niag~F&~a~during recent convention. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. M~ller and AId. Morton that the com- munication be received and filed. No. 208 -liiagara, St.Catharines and Toronto Railway - proposed revision of Fourth Avenue bus route. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McK nley that the communication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for d~scussion with representatives of the Ni.S and T. at forthcoming meeting. Carried Unanimously. Prior to this action, AId, Miller and Ald. Morton moved that the communication be received and proposed revision be protested. This motion was later withdrawn. No. 209 - Chamber of Commerce - suggesting meeting with Chambers Traffic Committee re proposed parking programme in Downtown Area. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Miller and AId, Gregory that the communication be received and the Chamber be notified that Council is only dealing with one proble~ in the Downtown Area, not the over-all picture, but that indication be given that the Traffic Conduittee of the Chamber would be welcomed to sit in if they so desire. Carried Unanimously. No. 210 - Chamber of Commerce Traffic and Safety Committee - requesting appointment of a representative from Council on Traffic and Safety Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and Ald. Miller be appointed; also the Chairman of the Traffic Committee if he (Aid. Morton) so desires. The City Clerk advised that the first meeting will be held in the Chamber's office at 1.30 p.m. Thursday, July 10th. No. 211 - Clerk. Townshio of Stamford - advising that Stamford Traffic Committee will meet with City~s Traffic Committee to discuss possible establishment of three lanes on Morrison Street directly west of Stanley Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Miller that the conmunieation be received and the Township Clerk -notified that the Traffic Committee will hold a meeting at 4.45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th. and that an invitation is extended to the Township Committee to attend. No. 212 - Clerk, Township of Stamford - suggesting City Traffic Committee investigate the operations of traffic li~J~ts at Main and Ferry St. due to the congestion caused to east-west traffic through this intersection. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. White that the communication be received, filed and Stamford Council be notified that the matter is under consideration by the Traffic Con~ittee of Niagara Falls at the present time. Carried Unanimously. Prior to this action, it was moved by Aid. Miller, seconded by Aid. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Traffic Conmittee for discussion at their forthcoming meeting on July 9th. This motion was later withdrawn. Ald. Martin requested the Chairman' of. the Traffic Committee to take under consideration the possibility of discontinuin8 the pedestrian '%alk" signals at the intersection of Main St. and Ferry St. for a period of one week. 472 No. 213 - The Parking Authority of Toronto - invitation to fourth Annual American Municipal Association Workshop in off-street Farking on August ilth. and 12th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and AId. Miller be authorized to attend. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 230 - City Clerk - report on Conference held June 3Oth. re appointment of Junior Clerk and City Electrician. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. No. 231 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. Aid. Morton referred to complaints received about traffic conditions at the intersection of Third Avenue and Huron Street and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the Chairman of the Traffic Committee be authorized to take this matter under consideration at the forthcoming Traffic Committee meeting to be held on July 9th. Ald. Miller suggested that the Arena, Parks and Recreation Committee consider the possibility of issuing season tickets for the swimminS pool, as he had had such a request directed to him recently. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 63 - MILLER - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of H~s Worship the Mayor and Nembers of Council be forwarded to the family of the late Mr. Reginald Fords former Bank Manager of the Dominion Bank and public-spirited citizen of the City of Niagara Falls for a number of years, whose death has occurred in Vancouver, B.C. and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Laid over from a previous meetinlt; N~o. 5645 - To authorize the construction of watermains on Terrace Avenue end Leader Lane and sewers on Stanley Avenue and Peer Street. Third Reading - AId. McKinley and Ald. Martin - Carried Unanimously. The followin~ By-law was presented; ~0. 5654 - A by-law to authOrlee the construction of sidewalks on Victoria Avenue and Fortage Road and concrete Butters on Elm Street, Romewood Avenue, Spring Street and S~er Street as Local Improvements under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Martin that Aid, White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ' , ORDR~D on the motion of AId. k~ite and AId. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be 8ivan the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. ' The following By-law was passed; No. 5655 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 3790, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Miller that Aid. Hurton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Martin 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. Martin and AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting~on themotion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th. July, 1958. Mayor. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 7th. July, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, July kh, 1958 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 AId. Mowers. AId. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $34,554.70 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Honey By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Miller. The Sumssty of Tenders for clothing for the Niagara Falls Fire Department wee presented alum8 with the City Manager,s report, recommending that the caps, burberry cnaCs and shirts be purchased from Gullion's at a v ce ~ - ~..: "" ' ' "" ':' ' at a pric.' ~~nF~f AId, NcKinley and Ald. Fartin thaC the Summary so awarded. datton of the City Manager be adopted and the tenders The Suemmry of Tenders for Rental of Construction Equipment was presented for. consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Morton chat the .Summary be received and the lowest tendeter. Calaguiro Bros. be accepted. The offer of Guaranty TrusC Company for the purchase of the premises knownas 581 Homewood Avenue, which was laid over from the last meeting, was sgain presented along with Che Property Co~mictee's report recommending that the offer be not accepced, and chat the Cou~ittee will report to Council on this property at a laCer date. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and rec~muendation adopted, The Property Com~itteess report on their inspection of the premises at 2107 Main Street, and their advice to Mr. MoPhem of the Cataract Rental Service regarding erection of a fence to enclose rental equipment and the erection of signs in front of the building and on the north wall of the same, was presented for consideration. The City Manager then presented a verbal report to the effect that the applicant wanted to know whether he would be allowed to erect a chain link fence at 2107 Main St. and that the Property Co~nittee had advised him that they would agree to the fence providing it was beck 20 feet from the sidewalk on Main Street and enclose the area completely where equipment was to be stored. The C~ty Manager further advised that the applicant would landscape the ground between the fence and sidewalk and keep it in good shape. The plastic sign which was erected at the buildinB at the corner of Sylvia Place and Ferry St, would be re-erected on the front of the Main St. building and the ~acer sign will be on the north side of the wall. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Gregory that the Property Cou~nittee's report be received and filed and the verbal report of the City Manager be received and adopted, The City Manager's report on the application of A. Rocco,and Son, 1380 Ferry Street, for a permit to erect a masonite sign at 249 River Ro~d, at an estimated cost of $50. the sign to read '~ut-rate Souvenirs - Films and Accessories - FireworksV ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. Aid. Nillet suggested that when the permit is issued the applicant be requested to delete the word "fireworks". The motion was lost by a vote of 4 to 2, the vote being - Aye - Aid. McKinley and Miller; Naye- Mayor Hawkins, AId. Oregory, Morton and Martin. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Aid. Gregory. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 7th. July, 1958. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and F~nance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by t~e Committee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Aid. Mowers. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided. BY-LAW The followin~ By-law was passed; No. 5656 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Morton that Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. McKinley 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, Morton and Aid, Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Miller, READ AEDADOPTED, 14th. July, 1958. READ A~) ADOFTED, 14th, July, 1958, thai n of Finance. Clerk Mayor. I 4?6 ;i 7? THIRTY-SECOtqD MEETING Council Chamber, 14th. July, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, July 14th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Gregory. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Miller and Aid. Morton. TZIqDERS Tenders had been called for the construction of sewers on Peer Street and Stanley Avenue and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Nowera and Ald. Morton that the tenders received be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. DEPUTATION Mr. Dms of T. O. Lazarldes and Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers, was present at the meeting in connection with the Inspection Report of the Victoria Avenue overpass which was before Council in Communication No. 216 on this evening's egenda and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Morton that he be heard at this time. Mr. Damas proceeded to outline in some detail the complete inspection made o£ the Victoria Avenue Bridge and also the cnmplete structural analysis of the same, referring to corrosion which has taken place and the advisability of limiting of weight carried to ten tons; pointing out that even with loads of less than ten tons, some of the members of the bridge will be over- stressed. Re advised that it was very difficult to say when the structure may fail if it is overstressed. AId. Martin queried the possibility of reinforcing the present structure in order to accommodate the heavy traffic using this bridge and AId. McKinley referred to the inconvenience to hundreds of citizens using the bridge. The costs involved and the amount for which the City would be liable · were discussed at some length. SEE Conmmnication No.216 C~!~iUNICATIONS laid over from the previous meeting; No. 208 - NiaSara,St.Catharines & Toronto Railway - revision of Fourth Avenue bus route. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Morton and AId. White that the co~saunication be received and filed. Hie Worship the Mayor advised that the City Clerk will specify in the letter to the Superintendent of Bus Services the possibility of greater publicity in the local press when schedules are changed, in order that the general public may have knowledge of the same. SEE Report 232. The following Co~municatiens were presented; No. 214 - Niagara Falls Separate School Board - re use of Coronation Park by pupils of St. Joseph's School. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nowmrs and Ald, Norton Chat the co~munication be received and filed, No. 215 - Niagara Home Furnishers Limited - requesting use o£ Memorial Arena from September 2nd. to 7th. for Special Promotion Project. ORDERED on the motion of A~d. Miller and Ald. McKinley that the con~unication be received and filed and permission granted if dates are available. Carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - Aye ~ Aid. Miller, M Kinley, Morton and White; Nays -Ald. Martin, Mowers and Mayor Hawkins. Previous to cnxs action, it was moved by Ald. Martin that the communication be received and laid over for the consideration of a full Arena, Parks and Recreation Committee. There was no seconder to this motion. No. 216 - T. O. Lazarides and Associates Ltd. - Inspection Report on Victoria Ave. Overpass. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Nowera that immediate action be taken by the City Manager to have the Victoria Ave. bridge over the C.N.R. posted so as to limit vehicular traffic to loads not in excess of 10 tons gross. Carried Unanimously. IT {~AS THEN ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that this report be received and tabled and the City Manager be empowered to immediately start action with the C.N.R. and anyone else involved, and the local press be given access to the contents of this report. Carried Unanimously. Aid. M rtin stressed that the immediate restriction to 10 ton loading on the bridge is a temporary measure only, until such time as Council meet with C-N-R.officials. Aid.-McKinley voiced congratulations to this firm for their report. REPORTS T~e following Reports were presented; No. 232 - Traffic Con~ittee - re proposed revision of Fourth Avenue bus route. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. White that the report be received and adopted. SEE Connnunication 208. No. 233 - Traffic Comittee - nine recommendations in connection with the control of traffic at the intersection of Main Street and Ferry Street. This report was dealt with item by item and it was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 234 - Traffic Committee - recommending Huron St. be a *through* street at Third Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 235 - Traffic Committee - report on meeting with Queen Street Business men te development of parking area at Park St. and St. Clair Avenue and the stores involved. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the report be received and filed. No. 236 - Traffic Committee - recomnending installation of red blinker sign controlling traffic travelling north on River Road and east on Bridge Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Norton and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted, No. 237 - Management Conxaittee - reco~ending that the recon~endation of Wm. Mercer Limited re the selection of Standard Life Assurance Company aS the under-' ~rriter of the Civic Employees' pension scheme~ be approved. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId, White that the report be received and adopted and the City Manager be authorized to proceed with Standard Life Assurance Company on the pension scheme as soon as possible. Carried Unanimously. It was agreed that this action would be approved by the Conmittee of Civic Employees before negotiations' are commenced. AId. Miller advised that he was in favour of the report but was opposed to the expendtture of money to achieve the result which could have been achieved without the assistance of ~m, N. Mercer Limited. The City Manager then advised that in conversation with Mr, O'Donoghue of Wm. ~. Mercer Lid. he had asked if he would be available to sit in with the representatives of Standard Life Assurance Company when the details Of the Wension plan are being drawn up. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid, Mawere that the City Manager's recommendation as to the inclusion of the Consultant from~m. M. Mercer Ltd, when details of the pension scheme are discussed with Standard Life Assurance Co, be adopted, Carried with AId, Millers opposed. J No. 238 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDEREl) on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Morton that ~he report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly, The following By-laws were passed; No. 5657 - To authorize the signing of an Agreement with the Village of Chippawa. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. McKinley that AId, White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law end the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion o~ AId. ~hite and AId. Morton thee Rule 36 (2) of the ScandinS Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Miller and AId. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. No. 5638 - To authorize the execution of an amendment to an Agreement wi~h the Township of Niagara - in the County of Lincoln, for the supply of water. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Miller that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Martin 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. M~ller and Ald. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. No. 5659 - To amend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Aid. Martin that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Mowers that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be t~porarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. ~ Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Mowers and AId, McKinley - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meetin~ on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Miller. BBADAIeADOFTED, 21st. July, 1958. Clerk Nayor. 479 FINANC~ !eETING Council Chamber, 14th. July, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, July 14th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Cou~ittee were present, with the exception of Aid. GreSory. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $82,626.Y3 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or other~ise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion o£ Aid. Miller and Mayor Hawkins. The City Manager's report on the application of A. Rocco and Son, 1380 Ferry Street, tot a permit to erect a masonite sign in front of 249 River Road, which-will read 'Cut-rate Souvenirs - Films, Accessories"~ was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Miller and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report recommending the purchase of a Thor Clay Digger, Number 412, aC $125. from the General Supply Go, of Canada, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted. The Clty Manager's report recommending the purchase of a concrete breaker for the Street Department, from General Supply Company a~ a price of $501.40 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Aid, Morton that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager's report on quotations received for the supply of liquid chlorine for the Niagara Falls Filtration Plant, and recommending that Contract be entered into with Canadian Industries Limited, was presented for consideration. ORDgRED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Mowers that the report be received and recoxmnendation adopted. The Ccemittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. Miller. READ AI~)ADOPTED, 21st. July, 1958, .I COU~IL MEETIMG Council Chamber, 14tb. July, 1958. 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 AId. Gregory. His Worship, Nayor Hawkins, presided, The following By-law was passed; BY-LAW No. 5660 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, McKinley and Aid. Mowers that AId, White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERSD on the motion of AId. White and Aid. Miller 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. Miller and AId. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. McKinley. READ AIM]) ADOPTEl}, 21St. July, 1958. TH.,_.IRTY-THIRD MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 2ist. July, 1958. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, July 21st. 1958 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Aid. Gregory. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. M~ller. CO}fi~UNICATIONS The following Con~nuntcations were presented; No. 217 - Canadian National Railways - Victoria Avenue Overhead Bridge. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin that the communication be received and filed. No. 218 - Dept. of Travel and Publicity - Hi-No Tourist Rooms, 1717 Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and tabled and the City Manager be requested to submit a full report. No. 219 - Chamber of Commerce Traffic and Safety Committee - requesting representative from Engineering Department be appointed to their Conceittee. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Miller that the communication be received and Mr. S. R. Price, City Engineer, be appointed to the Traffic and Safety Committee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Conferee. No. 220 ~ Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board - resolution re enforcement of sub-division control by-laws. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the cowmunication be received and referred to the City Solicitor for a report, REPORTS The followinN Reports were presented; No. 239 - City MaeaRer - report on comments of T. O. lazarides and Associates Limited re Victoria Avenue Overhead Bridge and recommending that City negotiate with C.N.R. before further instructions given to T. O Lassrides and Associates Limited. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Mowers and AId. Miller that the report be received and recommendation of City Manager be adopted. No. 240 - Equipment Committee - recommending purchase of chlorine cylinder handling crane to be used at Niagara Palls Filtration Plant, at a quotation of $2,146.60 from Beatty Bros. Limited, Fergus, Ontario. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. White that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. No. 241 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of ltcences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKInley and Ald. Nowera that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 242 - Management Committee - recommending the appointment of Mr. John Edmonds as Assistant EnSineer' effective August 1st, 1958. ORDERBD on the motion of Aid. Miller and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 64 - MOWERS - MORTON - RESOLVED that His Worship, Mayor Hawkins be requested IsSue s prOclamatiOn declsrin8 Monday, 4oh. August, 1958 as Civic Holiday in the to City of ~iagara Falls; thet all civic buildings remain closed on that date; that the next regular meeting of Council be held at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5Oh, 1958; and the 8eel of the Corporation be hereto affixed.. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Nesting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Nillet. READ AI~ ADOPTED 28th. July, 1958. Clerk Nayor FINANCE I~ETING Council Chamber, 21st. July, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Nonday, July 21st. 1958 for the purpose of approving end 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 Aid. Gregory. AId. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $73,123.76 were approved by the Cubittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Mayor Hawkins. The Suwmary of Tenders received for the Stanley Avenue Sewer and the Peer Street Sewer was presented £or consideration, alon$ with the City Hanagere8 recom- mendation that Contractor 1-58 for the Stanley Avenue Sewer be awarded to Cashmere and Sons at the quoted price of $11,012.50 and that Contract 2-58 for the Peer St. Sewer be awarded to Dick Construction Co. at the quoted price of $17,775.53. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nillet and AId. Newer. that the Sumsty be received and the recommendations of the City Hansget be adopted and the Contracts be awarded accordingly. SEE ReSolutionS65-66. The City Nanager's report on the app, lication of Thus. Serrao for a permit to erect a metal sign at 9315t. Clair Avenue at a cost of $25. was presented, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Norton and AId. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City NansOur*O report on the application of Gee. Chsnady for a permit to erect a three-section neon siSn on the roof of the Rest4urant at the Alamo Hotel st 1905 Victoria Avenue, at e cost of $1175. was presented for consideration.ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Nillet that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. , The CityManager's report on the application of k~a.G.Booth for a permit to erect a wooden sign at 1794 Ferry Street, at an estimated coot of $35, was presented for consideration. ORDEF~D on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit ~ssued. The Statement of Revenue and Expenditures as of J ;ne 28th, 1958 was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Aid. Mowers that the Statement be received and laid on the table for the perusal of Council for one week. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of A~d. Mowers and Aid. McKinley. READ AND ADOFTED, 28th. July, 1958. Clerk vvv,v~' COUNCIL NESTING Council Chamber, 21St. July, 1958. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passin~ the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present, with ~he exception of Ald, Gregory. Rls Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided. B~.-LAW The following By-law was passed; ~o. 5661 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDRI~D on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Morton that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. ~hite and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standin8 Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Norton end AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. RgSOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 65 - !tILLER - MO~/ERS - RESOLVED that the tender of Cashmere and Sons for Contract 1-58, for the installation of sewers on Stanley Avenue from Ferry Street to Peer Bane and on Stanley Avenue from Peer Lane to Robinson Street, at a quotation o~ $11,012.50 be accepted and the Nayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into end deliver an agreement and/or contract for the carryin2 out of such work; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl . No. 66 - MILLER - MOWERS - RESOLVED that the tender of Dick Construction and Engineering Co. Limited for Contract 2-58 for the installation of sewers on Peer Lane from Stanle~ Avenue to Allen Avenue; on Peer Street from Allen Avenue to Main Street and on Main Street from Peer Street to Barker Street, at a quotation of 517,775o53 be accepted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into and deliver an agreement and/or contract for the carrying out of such work; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Miller and Ald. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 28th. July, 1958. Nayor. THIRTY-FOURTH MEETINC Council Chamber, 28th. July, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, July 28th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members o£ Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Gregory. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Miller. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the Previous meeting; No. 218 - Dept. of Travel and Publicity - req. action by Local Issuer of Licences 'to suspend or cancel both Municipal and Provincial Licences re Hi-Ho Tourist Rooms at 1717 Victoria Avenue. The City Manager presented a verbal report advising that in view of the recommendation of the District Inspector of the Department of Travel and Publicity and the recommendation of the City's Sanitary Inspector, the Licences for the Hi-Ro Tourist Rooms be suspended until the rooms used for tourist accommodation are put in fit condition and the tourist sign be removed. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Aid. Morton that the report of the Sanitary Inspector and the recom- mendation of the City Manager be adopted and the licences for 1717 Victoria Avenue be suspended and the Dept. of Travel and Publicity be notified that the City will prosecute when sufficient evidence comes to our attention. The City Clerk advised that the proprietor will be instructed to remove the tourist sign. SEE. Report Number 243. No. 220 - Niagara Palls & Suburban Area Planning Board - resolution re possible amendments to Planning and Registry Acts. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the reconmendation of the City Solicitor that approval be given to the N.F. and Suburban Area Planning Board to endorse the resolution, be adopted. SEE Re oft Number 244. The following Conmmnications were presented; No. 221 - Y.M.C.A. - expressing appreciation for the use of the Municipal Pool during Day Camp swim program. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Mowers that the con~unication be received and filed. No. 222 - Lions Club - requesting permission to hold White Cane Sale on August 30th, 29th. and 28th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mxller and Ald. Bartin that the com- munication be received and filed and permission granted as dates are available. No. 223 - Village of Chippawa - requesting financial assistance in road repairs in vicinity of Filtration Plant. ORDBRED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Aid. McKinley that the communication be received and referred to the Management Committee for report. reports The following Reports were presented; No. 243 - Sanitary Inspector - report on inspection of Ri~Ho Tourist Establishment at 1717 Victoria Avenue and reconaending suspension o£ Tourist Licence until recom- mendations contained in report are carried out. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Norton that the report be received and adopted. S~ Coneu~ication 218. No. 24/4 - City Solicitor - reconnnending approval of Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board to endorse the resolution of the Welland Area Planning Board re possible amendments to Planning and Registry Acts. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Ald, Morton that the report be received and adopted, SEE Communication #220. No. 245 - City Clerk - advising of receipt of copy of Official Order of Board of Transport Commissioners, providing for the regrouping of N.F.Bell Telephone Exchange including Chippaws Exchange. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and AId.McKinley that the report be received and filed. No. 246 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. Aid. Miller referred to the new location of the bus stop on the south side of Perry Street and pointed out that it was not installed where the Traffic Connittee had recommended and as approved by Council. Re stated that he had received complaints that in its present location, driveways are blocked. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller that the item brought to the attention of Council by Ald. Miller be referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. The C~tyNanager reported verbally on the inspection of the Vxctoria Avenue overhead bridge by the Assistant Bridge Engineer of the Central Region of the C.N.R. who is to submit a report to his superior after which the City of Niagara Fells will receive a report. The City Manager stated that he was advised by the Assistant Bridge Engineer that he had personally inspected the same and found no deterioration of the bridge last Novamber up to the present time, but that a steel expert will check on the steel of the bridge. In the meantime the City Manager has requested that the City be advised,£or the protection of the public, what they fiture the bridge is capable of. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller. READ ANDADOPTgD, 5th. August, 1958. Connnittee. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $39,691.98 were approved by the 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 Ald. Mowers - Carried, with Aid. Miller-contrary. The Statement of Revenue and Expenditures as of June 28th, 1958 which was laid over at the last meeting, was again presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Mayor Hawkins that the Statement be received and filed. The City Manager's report on the application of Matthews Travel Agency, 732 Valley Way, for a permit to erect aneon sign, at an estimated cost of $1,150. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of J.G.Collins, 1156 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect a neon facet sign at an estimated cost of $800. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and ,dd.Morton that the report be received and adopted, and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Mrs. Gordon Troup, 1080 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect a wooden racer sign, at an estimated cost of $40. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Jacob Sherman for four permits to erect neon facet signs at the Niagara Falls Museum on River Road, between Bender Hill and Hiram Street, at a total estimated cost of $4,800.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permits issued. The City Manager presented a verbal report on the application of C.Durward of the B.-A. Station at 787 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect a facet sign, advertising Rental of Hertz Cares and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller and Aid. Martin that the application be referred to the Property Conunittee for a report. Mayor. FINANCE MKETINC Council Chamber, 28th. July, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, July 28th, 1958 for the purpose of approvin8 and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Counittee were present, with the exception of AId. Gregory. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th. August, 1958. Clerk / COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 28th.July, 1958. 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 Co~zaittee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of AId. Gregory. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided. BY -LAW The followin~ By-law was passed; No. 5662 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED ON THE motion of Aid. Mowers and Aid. Norton that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and AId. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second readins. - Carried Uuanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and AId. White - Carried Unanimously. VISIT OF H.R.H. Princess Margaret-August 1st. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, at this time, outlined in some detail the preparations being made for the presentation of Members o£ Council and their wives to H.R.H. Princess Margaret on the occasion of her visit to Niagara Falls on Friday, August 1st. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Mowers. READ Al~) ADOPTED, 5th. August,1958. Clerk _ Mayor. THIRTY-FIFTHMEETING Council Chamber, 5th. ~ugust, 1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, AuguSt 5th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. ,dl Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Morton and Aid. Mowers. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley. ~ENDERS Tenders had been called for painting the interior of the City Hall and the structural steel in the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena, and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Martin that the tenders received be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. Tenders had been called for excavation work, waterbound macadam base and hot mix asphalt base course and hot mix sheet asphalt surface course in connection with the reconstruction of McRae Street and it was ordered on the motion of AId.Martin and Ald. Miller that the tenders received, be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. COt~4UNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meetinK. No. 223 - VillaEe of Chippawa - re condition of roads on Mechanic Street and Road Street in Chippawn, damaged during construction of addition to the Niagara Falls Filtration Plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Gregory that the cowmunication be received and filed and the City of Niagara Falls contribute an amount of $1,500. towards the reconstruction of the above-noted streets, as recommended by the Management Conceittee. SEE Report Number 247. The followin~ Co~unications were presented; No. 224 - Dept. of PlanninK and Development, Trade and Industrys Branch - advising of Industrial Development Conference to be held in Toronto on Oct. 2nd. a~d 3rd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the invitation be received and tabled until such time as a progra~me is received at which time a decision will be reached; copy of the con~unication to be forwarded to the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board. No. 225 - NlaRara Peninsula Conservation Committee - notice of formation of a Cousnittee and suSgestin8 meeting with Council to discuss proposed formation and to request Councll*s support. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Aid. Gregory that the eom'unication be received and laid on the table pending .receipt of further information as to objectives of such a Committee and costs involved to be submitted by the City Manager. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 247 - ManaRement Cemmittee - recoamendinZ that the City of Niagara Falls contribute $1,500. towards the reconstruction of Road Street and Mechanic Street in Chippawn damaged during the construction of the addition to the Niagara Falls Filtra~ion Plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. NeKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and reoonnendation adopted. S.E.E Communication 223. No. 248 - Traffic Committee - recentending that the bus stop on the south side of Perry Street east of Main\Street be moved easterly to eliminate blocking of the driveway; and further recommending that parking be prohibited on the north side o£ Willmort Street from VictoriaAvenue westerly to the rear of the Bank premises.ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. No. 249 - Deputy Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Miller that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. PETITION The following Petition was presented; No. 8 - Mr. and Mrs. H.W.LaRush and 19 others - advising of bird nuisance on Pine Grove Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. White that the petition be received and referred to the City Manager for a report; the petitioners to be advised that the city is attempting to obtain a certain kind of spray to assist in the elimination of this nuisance. AId. Martin, at this time, voiced congratulations to His Worship the Mayor on the way the C~ty's portion of th& programme was carried out in connection with the recent visit of Her Royal Highness, Princess Margaret. The Alderman advised that he had heard numerous complimentary r~m~rks regardinS the same. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller. REAl) AND ADOPTED, llth. August, 1958. Deputy Clerk Nayor. FINANCE MEETING The Property Committee's report on their inspection at the corner of Valley Way and Victoria Avenue where Mr. C. Durward of the B.A. Station has applied for a permit to erect a sign, was presented for consideration. The report recommended that permission be granted with the understanding that the small sign advertising Gulf Credit Cards be removed from the standard on Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nattin and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and permit be granted accordingly. The Property Committee's report on their inspection of 1359 Morrison Street where a request had been received for the erection of a small building 10 feec by 24 feet, located at the rear of the premises. was presented for consideration. The report advised that the Con~nittee had informed the owner that a permit would be issued for the proposed building only when the attachment to the house had been removed.ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Martin that the report be received and tabled until such time as all members of Council have had an opportunity to ~iew the premises. Prior to this action, Ald. Miller voiced the opinion that A Committee should not make their decision known to an applicant previous to submitting their recommendation to Councils and that a letter advising of action taken should be forwarded to the applicant over the signature of the City Manager. Ald. Martin queried the use of the proposed building, stressing his disapproval of allowing the erection of a structure which could eventually be used for business purposes in a residential area. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Nayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 12th. August, 1958. Deputy Clerk '' COUNCIL NESTING Council Chamber, 5th.August,1958. The Finance NeetAng was held on Tuesday, August 5th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Hembars of the Committee were present, with the exception of AId. Norton and Ald. Mowers. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $56,921.00 were approved by the Consfates. 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. McKinley.and AId. Miller. Council Chamber, 5th. August, 1958. The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Neerings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Con~ittee. All Hemberg of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers. His Worship, Nayor Hawkins, presided. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5663 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Miller that Ald. White be granted the privilege o~ introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. 492 ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Ald. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules o£ Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Readin~ -Ald. Miller and AId. Bartin - Carried Unanimously. AId. Miller desired to know whether any more complaints had been received about the odour of fish, and the accumulstion of water,Genera Street where the Finley Fish Company is in operation. The City Haneger advised Chat no further complaints had been received and that certain work has been done. AId. ~iller, however, s~ggested that another check of this area be made. Aid. Hartin requested the Traffic Committee to inspect the traffic congestion which results on Spring Street between Stanley Avenue and Buchanan Avenue in front of the National Bakery where cars are parked and pointed out that the street is very narrow, at this location. The Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of AId. Hartin and AId. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 12th. August, 1958. Deputy Clerk COI~F ENCE Council Chamber, 5th.AugusC, 1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Tuesday, August 5th, 1958 for the purpose of considering the items presented to them. All Hembars of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Norton and Aid. Mowers. His Worship, Nayor Hawkins, presided. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Cou~iCtee adjourned on the motion of AId. Nillet and Ald. Battle. READ AND ADOFrED, 12th. August, 1958. Chairman THIRTY-SIXTH NEETINt Council Chamber, llth..{ugust, 1958. REGULAR NETTING Pursuant to adjourr~ent, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, August llth. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. all Members of Council were present. with the exception of Ald. Hiller and AId. Nowera. The Council, having received and read the mlnutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. McKinley. COI~4UNICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 226 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - request_ng permiss_on to place bur~ed cable and remove existleg poles, anchor and aerial cable on Fourth Avenue north of Hamilton Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. RcKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and permission granted. SEE By-law Number 5664 No. 22? - Lions Club - requesting proclamation of Sight Conservation Week, August 25th. to 30th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Norton and Aid. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and proclamation issued as requested. N~. 228 - City of Kingston - resolution disapproving of the rescinding of Section 29 of the Public Hospitals Act, which grants municipality right to recover, all or part of amount expanded on hospitalization of indigent patients. The City MansEer presented a verbal report, recommending endorsement of this resolution, being of the opinion that the Federal Government should not take any action to change this legislation at the present time. The City Manager pointed out the weakness of the Health Insurance Scheme, that it is not mandatory except on large firms with the result that municipalities will find themselves liable for numerous indigent hospital hills of individuals who will allow their premiums to lapse. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and AId. Martin that the resolution be received and endorsed. No. 229 - Ontario Association of Plembin~ Inspectors and affiliates - forthcoming convention to be held in Ottawa, September 23rd, to 28th. ORDERED on the motion of AId.Norton and AId. McKinley that the c~muunication be received, filed and permission granted as recommended in the City Hanager's report. SEE Report Number 250 No. 230 - Ontario Fire College - Instruction Course for Fire Department Instructors - Sept. 29th. to Oct. loeb. at Gravenhurst. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Norton that the c~m~nication be received andreferred to the City Manager for a report, and authority to submit the application if deemed'advisable. REPORTS The following Re~orts rare Presented; No. 250 - City Nanmast - recon~endin~ attendance of Sanitary Inspector at Ontario s.ni.y Ina,.ctor.' 0onv.ntien .t ,ind.or. s.pt. ,o ep,. Pl'~i I i g Inspector, aC the Annul Convention o~ the Ontario Association o~ q ~ aspectors and A~filiaCes in OCC~a ~r~ Sept. 2~Ch. Co 26Oh. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid, McKinley that the report Mud recommendations of the CityManager be received and adopted, No. 251 - City Manager - report on advice received from Bridge Engineer o~ C.N.R. on .Victoria Av~i~:o~drbead bridge and eh~ likitin2 o~ loads to 8 tons until repairs have :beaa*cemPle~ted, 0~D~ oa the ~e~Qn O~ ~ld, ~Cin and AId. Gregory t~C the r~or~ ~a~iv~d and fixed. ' No. 252 - City Manager - reco~ending attendance of Fire Chief Wade at Annual Convention of Canadian Fire Chiefs in Namilton, August 17th. to 23rd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Gregory that the report he received and adopted. No. 253 - Deputy Clerk - report on Conference held on August 5th. re Management Conn~ittee*s recommendations on appointment of Collector of Tax Arrears on a three months' trial basis and an Operator at Filtration Plant, on three months' trial basis. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted. PETITIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 8 - Mr, and Mrs, H.W.LaRush and 19 others - re nuisance of birds in vicinity of PineSrove Avenue. The CityManager. proceeded to present a verbal report, stating that not much headway had been made to relieve the complaint due to the fact that the material utilized has been found to be unsuitable for spraying, being material that has to be placed on window ledges or gables of houses. He further advised that the spray unit from the Parks Dept. had been used but only moved the birds from one tree to another. The City Manager advised that contact had been made with a person about a chemical product which is thought might work but whether this man will actually do the work or just supply the material it is not known at the present time. He pointed out that the petition does not represent one hundred percent of the feeling in the area concerned, advisinS that letters had been received £rom householders taking the opposite view; that the birds are not creating as much of a nuisance as people in the area trying to drive them out of the trees. The City Manager concluded his remarks by stating that although the situation is bade, these conditions only exist for a very short period and it is hoped that eventually there will be some remedy. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. Morton that the petition be again tabled for further report. The followin~ Petition was presented; No. 9 - Frank DiGiacomo and 8 others - requesting action of Council regarding the. exhust fan in use by Finley Fish Company on Ellen Avenue, discharging fish odours from the premises. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. White that the petition be received and referred to the City Manager and Sanitary Inspector for submission of reports. BY -LAW The followinR By-law was passed; No. 5664 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Co. of Canada to place buried cable and remove existing poles, anchor and aerial cable on Fourth Avenue north of Hailton Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. Morton that AId.McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. , ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Gregory that Rule 36(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be te=porarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and Aid. White - Carried Unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AId. Morton, Chairman of the Traffic Committee, referred to AId, Mortin's request to check the traffic conditions on Spring Street, between Stanley Avenue and Buchanan Avenue and advised that hie Committee would endearour to have a meeting this week, '19 i; RE: CANCELLATION OF TOURIST LICENCE AT HI-HO TOURIST ESTABLISRNENT 1717 VICTORIA AVENUE Ald. McKinley stated that considerable publicity had been given when the licence at the Hi-Ho had been cancelled. He said he had been up to look at the rooms and was of the opinion, along with some of the other Aldermen, that the rooms were not as bad as outlined in the report of the Sanitary Inspector. He requested ~he City Manager to visit the Hi-Ho, with or without Mr. G.F.Browne, D~strict Inspector, of the Department of Travel and Publicity, within the next day or two and check carefully all the details of the report given by the Sanitary Inspector, to see how much is correct. The original motion was that a report was to be given by the City Manager, which has not been submitted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and aid. Martin that the C~ty Manager, either with or without Mr. Browne, District Inspector o£ the Provincial Department of Travel and Publicity, inspect the Hi-Ho rooms at 1717 V~ctoria Avenue by the middle of the week and that the City Manager be given the authority to have the licences reinstated immediately and submit a report at the next meeting of Council. Carried Unanimously. In connection with this matter, Aid. Martin was of the opinion that the conditions were no worse than in other tourist homes in the City and were definitely not in the condition stated in the report. Both Inspectors had stressed the lack of co-operation and to be fair, they should be heard. Aid. Morton concurred, being of the opinion that the rooms were in no worse condition than other places and expressed his desire that a report from Mr. Orr and Mr. Browne, be submitted when available. Aid. McKinley stressed the need for an additional street light on Victoria Avenue between Clifton Hill and Walnut Street and requested the Traffic Committee to take this under advisement and report on the advisability bf having this installed. AId. Gregory requested the Traffic Con~aittee to check parking on Victoria Avenue, east side, from Clifton Hill to Palmet Avenue, along the M.C.R. track. He felt kthat a dangerous situation for motorists exists when they get out of their cars on the travelled portion of the road. AId. McKinley raised the question of low water pressure on McRae Street in the vicinity of Heywood Avenue last Wednesday or Thursday, and said that he had been advised that the water pressure all over the City had dropped to 48 pounds. The City Manager advised that during hot weather, they were satisfied to keep the water at the north end of the city to 48 pounds, if possible, and stated that the new facilities had made it possible to increase the pressure from 22 pounds to 48 pounds. He advised that the man had been working in that area and it was possible that for the one night one of the valves may have been partly closed which resulted in the lack of pressure. The City Manager advised that he would investigate the complaint. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Gregory. -READ Ale ADOPTED, 18th. August, 1958. Deputy'Clerk Mayor. 496 FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, llth.August, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, August 11th, 1958 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. Miller and Ald. Mowers. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance,presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $47,322.36 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 AId. McKinley and Ald. Martin. The S-~ry of Tenders received for painting the interior of the City Hall was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Nattin and AId. Morton that the Svm~ry of Tenders be received and filed and the low tender of F. Dunham and Son, at a quotation of $662.00 be accepted subject to the provision that before the Contract is signed, it be definitely ascertained that the ceiling in the Council Chamber is included and that the City Manager will check for coverage of Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability and Property Damage; and if these conditions are not complied with, the matter be referred back to Council for further action. In connection with quotations received for painting the. structural steel at the Memorial Arena, AId. McKinley, Chairman of the Arena Committee, reported verbally, and it was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. !tartin that no action be taken at the present time as the condition of the steel in the Arena is not quite as bad as anticipated; also due to the variance in the quotations received, a more satisfactory decision may be reached next spring. The report on the summ~rie8 of tenders received for excavation, water- bound macadam, asphalt base and asphalt wearing surface for the pavement on McRae Street between Heywood Avenue and Stanley Avenue was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Norton Chat the tender for excavation be awarded to Cala~uiro Brothers, at an estimated cost of $2,356.00 as recommended by the CityManager. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Norton and Ald. Gregory that the tender for waterboundmacadamand asphalt base and asphalt wearing surface be awarded to Shark Construction Company, at a quotation of $15,366.20, the low tendeter. Carried Unanimously. His Worship the Hayor queried whether local labour would be used on this project and the City Hanager advised that most of the labour will be out of town labour as there is very little labour in connection with the construction of a road' as'experienced men are necessary and most of the macadam base will be handled by machinery, pointing out that practically all the labour in connection with a road where City labour could be used would be for curbs, 8utters, sidewalks, water services, etc. In answer to the Hayor's query as to whether any of the three tenderera were taxpayers in the City of Niaeara Falls, he was advised that they were not, Aid. Nattin advised that he had received complaints reSarding depressed driveways on Stamford Street and the City Hanager advised that these were being constructed on all streets where new sidewalks were being laid and very few complaints have been received about them. The Hanagament Conmitteees report on tenders submitted in connection with the construction of a chlorine storage building and chlorinating room, at the' Filtration Pladt g~d'th0 'f~pOrt of the same by the Consulting 'Engineers~ H;G,Acres and Co, Ltd, was submitted tot consideration, ORDERED on the motion o~ Aid, McKinley and Aid. Norton that the report and reconmendation that the tender be awarded to W.Benson and Son Limited, at a quotation o~ $13,750. be received and adopted. Carried ~nanim0~sly. SEE ReSolution 67. The City Manager's report on the application of Jos. Biamonte for a building permit for alterations to the premises at1909-1911 biain Street, at an estimated cost of $4,500. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Norton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 18th. August, 1958. Deputy Clerk Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, llth. August, 1958. 'The Council re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Neetints for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Connnittee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Aid. Miller and Ald. Mowers. His Worship, Hayor Hawkins, presided. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5665 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Gregory that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading.. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Hartin and AId. White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and t~e by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. 498 RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 67 - MCKINLEY - MORTON - RESOLVED that the tender of W. Benson and Son, Limited, for the construction of a chlorine storaEe building and chlorinering room, at a quotation of $13,750. be accepted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into and deliver an agreement and/or contract for the carryinE out of such work; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 18th. August, 1958. Deputy Clerk THIRTY-SEVENTH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 18th. August, 1958. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, ,~ugust 18th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. Xll Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of ,dd. Miller and AId. Liartin. COI~UNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 230 - Ontario Fire ColleKe - Instructor's Course, Sept. 29th. to Oct. 10th. at Gravenhurst. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the com- munication be received and £iled and Mr. Stanley Thomson attend. SE~ Report No. 254. The following Con~nunications were presented; No, 231 - Niagara Home Furnishers - requesting permission to erect street banner at Centre Street and Victoria Avenue in connection with sale to be held at Memorial Arena, Sept. 3rd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and permission be not granted, being contrary to municipal by-law. No. 232 - Ontario Water Resources Commission - invitation to attend official opening of Stratford sewage treatment plant, on August 28th. at 2.30 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. McKinley that the communication be received, the invitation accepted and the City Manager and the Chairman of Finance, the City's representatives on the Commissions be authorized to attend, along with as many other members of Council as find it possible. No. 233 - Niagara Falls Junior Chamber of J Commerce - requesting proclamation of Jaycee Week, Oct. 5th. to 11th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and filed and proclamation issued as requested. No. 234 - Greater Niagara Baseball Association - requesting use of Oakes Park on August 25th. without charge for-lights. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the co~mmnication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee with power to act. No. 235 - Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities - advising of Joint Municipal Opposition to application of Bell Telephone Co. for an increase in rates. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald, Miller that the communication be received and filed. F. eports The followinK Reports were Presented; No. 254 - City Manager - recommending that Stanley Themson of the Niagara Falls Fire Dept. bepermitted to attend Instructor's Course at Gravenburst. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald, Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 255 - City Manager -advisinS of presence of Chief Engineer, Central Region, C.N.R, in the City at the end of August, to discuss possibility of constructing a new bridge over the tracks at Victoria Avenue, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mowers and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and filed, At the instigation of AId. Nattin ~ho' ~as of the opinion that the Victoria Avenue overhead bridge could be repaired and used for li2ht traf{ic tnde{initely, and a new bridge constructed in a different location 199 ti 500 thus resulting in two exits and two entrances to the Glenview Area to acconuodate the many industries located there, and also be of advantage to the City as a whole, a full discussion ensued, after which it was ordered on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Morton that the Property Co~ittee submit a full report to Council as to whether another location would be suitable or the possibility of having two locations. No. 256 - City Manager ~ recon~ending the attendance of Fire Chiefs at Course for Senior Administrator Officers at Oravenhurst, connencing August 25th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald, Miller that the report be received and adopted, No. 25] - City Manager - report on Hi- Ho Tourist Rooms at 1717 Victoria Avenue and the issuance of Lodging House certificates for three rooms only, until the fourth room is repaired satisfactorily. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and ~ld. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 258 - Deputy City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 259 - City Manager - report on visit to Finley Fish Co. in connection with the petition against exhaust tan in operation, and advising of action taken; ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId. Gregory that the report be received and laid on the table for the next meeting of Council. SEE Petition No. 9. VERBAL REPORTS AId. Miller who had been delegated by Council to attend the Annual American Municipal Association Workshop in off-street parking on August llth. and 12th. in Toronto, at this time expressed appreciation for the possibility of attending and proceeded to present a verbal report in some detail on the items discussed, specifically referring to the fact that the merchants contribute to the initial cost of a parking lot where such lot is in the vicinity of the stores; the discussion held on attendants for parkin~ lots and parking lots equipped with meters, pointing out that the revenue received from the parking lot is in a separate fund, set aside for the development of parking lots. The Alderman was of the opinion that the Workshop should be aCtended by the City Engineer or the City Manager. AId. White reported verbally on his attendance at the Civilian Defence Meeting held in Toronto on August 13th. with the Honourable ~m. Nickle, Minister of Planning and Development. The Alderman expressed his satisfaction that the revenue needed would be forthcoming as had been assured by the Minister. PETITION Laid over from tKe previous meeting; No. 9 - Frank DiGiacomo and 8 others - requestin8 action of Council regarding the exhaust fan in operation at the Finley Fish Co. on Ellen Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Aid. Gregory that the petition be again tabled for the next meeting of Council. SEE Report Number 259. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. McKinley. READ A~D ADOPTED, 25th. August, 1958. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 18th. ,'~ugust, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, August 18th. 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Connittee were present. ,dd. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $55,319.29 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 Mayor Hawkins and AId. McKinley. A communication from the Editor-Manager of the publication "Police News" was presented, which requested that the City consider placing an advertisement in their forthcoming issue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance with power to act. The City Nanager's report on the application for a permit by the China Doll Restaurant, 1292 Ferry Street, at an estimated cost of $450. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and permit issued, for the erection of a neon sign. The City Manager's report on the application of A. Rocco, 1380 Ferry Street, for the erection of a masonite sign, at an estimated cost of $70. to advertise Tony's Barber Shop, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Nillet that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The CityManager's report on the application of A. Rocco, for a permit to erect a sign at 1384 Ferry Street, advertising Lucille's Beauty Salon, at an estimated cost of $70. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId. eregory that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Nanager's report on the application of Ralph P. Zabor, for a building permit to make alterations-to the building on the north side of Robinson Street, betweenMain Street and Ross Street, formerly occupied by Canada Dry, and advising that the owner prpposes to utilize the ground floor as a dance hall and continue the use of apartments on the second floor; alterations to cost $5,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Miller that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for consideration and report. It was moved by AId. McKinley and Aid. Mowers that the report submitted by the City Manager to the Parks and Recreation Committee, reconnending the purchase of five steel bleachers at a total cost of $1,220. for Oakes Park, be considered at this time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. At this time, it was ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. McKinley that Mr. H. Paper, Jr, 1228 Roberrs Street, who was present at the meeting in connection with an application for a permit to erect a sign advertising "Kay's Motel", be heard. Mr. Paper referred to the classification appearing on the tax and business tax bills with reference to the word "motel" and if Council did not consider it as such, then the bills should not contain this classification. The City Manager then reported verbally on t~e application of Mr. Papst for a permit to erect a neon racer sign to be bolted to the north-west corner of his dwelltn~ and advised that this property had never been considered as a mote; that the by-law would have to be amended to include '!~ this area, if the structure was to be considered as a motel. ORDERgD on the motion of Ald. Bowers* and Nayor Hawkins' that the application be re~erred to the Property .' Committee for consideration end report.. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Morton. READ ~ ADOPTED, 25th. August, 1958. CONFERENCE Deputy Clerk hairman of Finance. Council Chamber, 18th. august, 1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and F~nance Meetings on Monday, August 18th, 1958 for the purpose of' considering a report of the City Manager. All Members of the Committee were present. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided. AEter consideration of the item presented to them, the Conmxittee adjourned on the' motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th. August, 1958. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 18th.~ugust, 1958. 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 Councll were present. Hls Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided. Deputy Clerk '.i' ' '~Chairman. BY-LAW The followin~ By-law was passed; No. 5660 - To provide monies for general purposes, ORDERED on the motion o~ AId. Mowers and Aid. McKxniey that Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducin$ the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Aid. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be tem~orarily suspended and the by-law be given the second' reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -:AId.Gregory and AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of AId, Mowers and&ld, Martin, READ ~ ADOFrED, 25~h, August, 1958. · p pu 7 ,,a' a~,. ~ MaTor. 50,1 T4t.IRTY-EICItTR MEETINC REGULAR NEErING Council Chamber, 25th. August,1958. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, August 25th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory. TEllERS Tenders had been called for painting and installing tile flooring in the Niagara Palls Filtration 'Plant and it was ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the tenders received, be opened, initialled by Ris Worship the Mayor and tabulated. CCI~JNICATIONS The following Con~unications were presented; No. 236 - Canadian Corps Association - requesting use of Sakes Park, September 20th. for Inter-Unit Sports Day. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Miller and AId. Mowers that the communication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee with power to act. No. 237 - Oredeer Niagara Chamber of Comnerce - Board Meetings and requesting appointment o£ Council representatives to attend same. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Aid. Morton Chat the letter be received and filed and the Chamber be advised that Aid. Gregory will attend the meeting of September 17th; Ald. Mowers on October 15th; end Ald. Miller on November 19th. No. 238 - Industrial Committee of Greater Niagara Chamber of Co~mercetinvitation to Second Annual Industrial Seminar at Sheraton-Brock Hotel on Septamber 15th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. McKinley that the communication be received and the invitation accepted and as many of the M~hers of Council as find it possible attend. His Worship the Mayor and all members of Council, with the exception of AId. McKinley and Aid. Gregory indicated their intention to be present. No. 239 - Ontario Municipal Joint G~;.'-..lttee on Samerage Works - requesting City to forward a co~munication to Premier Frost urging that the Joint ConmiSSes be given opportunity to deal directly with his office re~arding senior government financial assistance for the construction of sewerage works. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the couxnunieation be received and a draft communication be prepared by the City Manager and the Chairman of Finance, for submission to Council, prior to the forwarding el the same to the Joint Committee. No. 240 - City of Windsor - resolution requesting Dept. of Education to assume responsibility of the education of retarded children. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton, and AId, Miller that the resolution be received end filed and the City Clerk make available copies of the previous report submitted to Council on the subject, before the Ontario Municipal Association Convention convenes. Carried with Ald. Morton-contrary. No, 241 - T.O.Iazarides and Associates Limited - outlining the sharing of costs in connection with the Victoria Avenue overhead bridHe. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId, Gregory Chat the co~nunication bn received and filed. Prior to this action, the City Manager presented a verbal report advising of an appointment which Mr, Griffiths of the C.N.R, desired, August 28[h, but which he the City Manager could not keep, due to a previous appointment in Stratford on that date, The City Manager a~tvissd that he expected another appointment would be sometime the followin~ week; but took exception tothe statement in the communication that the City el Nittara Fails s share of the residuel cost would be negligible and advised that there would be time enough to decide whether T.O, !azaridss® Services would be rsquested~ a[eer meeting with the C.N.R.official, Mr, Griffit~s, No. 2~2 - Victoria Avenue Busine8smen's Association - submitting three queries to Council regarding lights on Victoria Avenue; location of new Post Office and Victoria Avenue overhead bridge. In connection with this conununication His Worship the Mayor pointed out that with reference to the lights, everything had been done that was feasible from a financial standpoint. As to the Post Office, the location was very definitely in the hands of the Department of Public Works for the Federal Government and as to the construction of a bridge over the C.N.R. main line, this was very definitely under consideration - witness the contacts with T.O.Lazarides and Associates. AId. Mowers made particular reference to the portion of the communication dealing with the lights on Victoria Avenue, indicating that what the Mayor had said was correct and also referred to the fact that the President of the Victoria Avenue Bueinessmen's Association was sitting on Council in the year 195~ and should have had knowledge of' what was being done and what was proposed in connection with street lighting. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and AId. Morton that the con~unication be received, filed and the C~ty Clerk reply to the same indicating the views of Council as stated. No. 243 - All Saints Anglican Church - requesting Council to seriously consider before granting a dance hall licence on Robinson Street, being of the opinion that such a hall in this location would affect not only church property but the youth programme. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. M--ller that the coum~unication be received and referred to the Finance Meeting where the application to renovate the building in question for this purpose, will be considered. SEE Petition Number lO. SEE Finance Meeting REPORTS Laid over from a previous meeting. No. 259 - City Manager - report on inspection of Finlay Fish Company on August 141th; and advising of instructions issued to the Company; and that further info~nation would be supplied to Council at the next meeting. SEE Report Number 260. The followin~ Reports were presented; No. 260 - City Manager - further check on conditions at Finlay Fish Co. outlining improvements made and recommending rebuilding of sidewalk and gutter to provide suitable drainage in the area, at an estimated cost of $600.00. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Aid. Morton that the reports be received and adopted. SEE Petition No.9. No. 261 - Traffic Co~nittee - recommending additional lights on Victoria Avenue to the north of Clifton Hill; no change in parkin~ on east side of Victoria Avenue between Clifton Rill and Palmet Ave. at present time; elimination of parking on south side of Spring from Stanley to a point 68 feet east; installation of sign on east side of Victoria Avenue south of Simcoe Street advising motorist to "stop here on red lights. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the report and rec~n~endatious be received and adopted. No. 262 - City Clerk - rec~sending issuance of liceaces. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId, Gregory that the report be received and adopted and liceaces issued accordingly. No, 263 - City Clerk - attaching application for Hawker and Fedlet liceaces which have not been epproved. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the report be received, filed and liceaces be not granted. Prior to this action the City Clerk advised that the one applicant wished to peddle fruit and the second application, household items, all of which are available in stores throughout the monicipali~, PETXTXOHS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 9 - Frank DiOlacomo and 8 oth.ers - protesting operation of an exhaust fan at Finley Fish Co. 0RDK~ED on Che me~ion o~ Ald. Miller and AId. Morton that the Petitioners be notified o~ the action ~o be taken to eliminate the nuisance o~ flies, She odeare omitted by exhaust ha and the work Zo be performed on the sidewalk and 8e in the area:' F 506 507 PETITIONS The followiu~ Petitions were presented; No. 10 - Mrs. Alfred Manuel and 93 others - protesting the issuance of a dance hall for a building on Robinson Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the petition be received and referred to the Finance Meeting where the application to renovate the building in question for this purpose, will be considered. gEE Finance Meeting. No. 11 - Thos. J. Beater and 93 others - requesting the re-opening of the Bender Hill crossing. In connection with this petition, Ald. Morton enquired as to the possibility of having this crossing re-opened and was advised by His Worship the Mayor that it would involve the necessity of installing wig wag signals and the reinstating of another level crossing but that it would possibly have a detrimental affect on adjacent properties. Aid. Miller, although he did not doubt the decisions previously made in connection with this location, felt that since then times had changed and there might be a possibility of having the views of the controlling authorities reversed. Aid. Mowers felt that if any substantial amount of money Were to be expanded that serious thought should be given to the possible relocation of the New York Central tracks in the municipality and that in order to give serious consideration it would involve the attention of experts, suggesting T.O.Lazarides and Associates for this purpose. The City Nana~er quoted from a report previously submitted concerning this subject and recited the Order of the Board of Transport Conanissioners in this regard, indicating that he was dubious as to whether any satisfactory opinions could now be obtained. Following further discussion it was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton that the petition be received and referred to the Traffic Con~ittee for a complete study and report to Council. Carried Unanimously. At this time, Ald. McKinley enquired as to the party responsible for the removal of signs on Newman Bill directing motorists to the City and also out of town. The City Manager advised that he would check into this matter as the signs had previously been erected by the Depart~nent of Highways. On the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton, Mrs. 3. Sinclair was permitted to speak to Council. Mrs. J. Sinclair spoke on behalf of the tourist homes regarding the removal of the signs referred to by AId. McKinley. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 68 - McKINLEy - MOWERS - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council scheduled for 'tuesday, September 2nd, 1958 be cancelled; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. .BY -lAWSt The following By-laws were passed. .No. 5667 - To ~rant a retirement allowance to a municipal employee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Howers and Aid. McKinley that AId. ~hite be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDB. RED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standin~ Rales of Cou. ncil be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second readin2. - Carried Unanimously. Third Readin2 -Ald. liarton and Ald. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. Mop 56.~8 - To amend By?law Number 3790, bein8 a by-law for the Ye~ulation 0f traffic. 0RDEBBD on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Miller that Ald. Morton be granted the privile2e of tntroducin~ the by-law and the b~y-l~w be 2ivan the flzst ~eaa~n8, - ~afrie~ Unahi~us~y. ' , ' ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Gregory 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. Morton and Ald. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. No. 5669 - To amend By-law Number 3791, being a by-law designating through highways. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Aid. Mowers that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of ,kid. Morton and ,kid. Gregory 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. Miller and AId. Morton - Carried Unanimously. AId. McKinley requested the City Manager to give an explanation to Council re~arding injuries sustained by a child at the Swinnning Pool; advising that his mother apparently was not satisfied with the information she had received from City Hall SOUrces, The City Manager proceeded to outline the practice of the municipality when claims are received, pointing out that the City is insured for'liability but not against accidents. Aid. McKinley was of the opinion that this information should be publicized for the benefit of the citizens. AId. Miller queried the reason for not completing the installation of new sidewalk and curb on the south side of Stamford Street to MacDonald Avenue and the City Manager Froceeded to outline the progr~mme anticipated at that point. Ald. Morton referred to the roughness of the surface on Valley Way near Stanley Avenue with which AId. Mowers concurred. The City Manager advised of the poor condition of the soil and his intention of ramoving the surface and pouring concrete slabs into it, in order to arrive at a satisfactory solution. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 8th. Septamber, 1958. Clerk FINANCE Council Chamber, 25th. August, 1958. The Finance Meatin6 yes held on Monday, August 25th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Co~snittee were present. AId. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $77,993.01 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 AId. Mowers and Ald. McKinley. The Property Co~ittee's report on the application of Ralph P. Zabor for a permit to make alterations to the building on the north side of Robinson Street between M~iu Street and Ross Street, and suggesting that it is quite in order for a building permit to be issued for alterations but recommending that no litante for the operation of a dance hall be issued, was presented for consideration, along with communication number 243 and petition number 10 dis- approving the location of a dance hall on Robinson Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the report and recommendation of the Property Cogselites be received and adopted and the communication and petition be received and filed. The Property Coamittee's report on the application of H. Papst, Jr. 1228 Robert Street for a permit to erect a sign to be attached to the north-west corner of the dwelling, to read '~,ay's Motel" was presented for consideration,with the Committeets recommendation that no permit be issued. Mr. Pepsi, who was present, was permitted to speak to Council on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Martin. He referred to the necessity for such a sign, which would assist in the operation of the business and advised that such a request was a fair one. Ald. Miller, Chairman of the Property Committee, proceeded to outline the action taken by Council from the date (March 31st, 1947) when application was first received for an addition to these premises, advising that the premises had been classified as an addition to the tourist home and that iw what it has been licensed as ever since. AId. Norton spoke in fayour of the application, due to the fact that it was classified by the Assessment Department as a '~oCel" and that it is a well maintained establishsent. Upon a query from Ald. NcKinley it was indicated that this location was not included in the by-law designating motel areas. AId.Mowers pointed out that existing by-laws do not permit the licensing of motel construction at the rear of d~ellings and therefore the establishment in question would not qualify due to insufficient land space. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller the Property Committee's report and recommendation was received and adopted. Carried, with AId. Morton-contrary. The Property Commtttee's report on the application of~hn. Burton, 1422 MacDonald Avenue, for a permit to erect a frame garage on the north side of his dwelling, was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId.Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City ManaSer's report on the application of Gordon Jtckells, 1124 Morrison Street, for a permit to erect an illuminated plastic sign, at an estimated cost of ~300. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId.Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Mr. Antonio, 657 queen Street, for a permit to erect an illuminated plastic sign, at an estimated cost of $300. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. · , The City Manageres report raceshanding the bitemul armorcoating on five street surfsease at ~ total cost o~ ~4,180. was presented. ORDERED on ~hemotion of &ld. Martin and &ld. Morton tha~ ~he report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. The City Manager's report containing quotations for placing an asphalt and gravel roof on the garage portion of the City building at the corner of Park Street and Welland Avenue and recommending that the quotation of calisina and Parent for a 15-year guaranteed roof at a quoted price of $938.00 was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Miller and Aid. Morton that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager advised at this time that he had had a cheque prepared for forwarding to the Niagara Falls Illumination Board, in the amount of $9,111.15 being the balance owing by the City of Niagara Falls on the capital cost of the new lighting installation for the falls; his reasons for so doing being that if we did not pay the outstanding balance, interest would be charged at the rate of six percent per month and in order to save the interest charges, it was deemed advisable to clean the amount off in its entirety. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that, as suggested by the City Manager, the City of Niagara Falls issue the cheque for the outstanding balance of the capital cost of the new falls illumin- ation. Carried Unanimously. The Connittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of .~ld. McKinley and Ald. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED. 8th. September, 1958. Clerk ....... · · COUNCIL I~ETINC Council Chamber, 25th. August, 1958. The Committee 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. BY-LAW The following BY-law was passed; No. 5670 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton that Ald. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by=law be Eiven the first reading. = Carried Unanimously. GRDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules ot Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and AId. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. 510 At this time, the report of the Arena Com-tttee was presented which recon~ended the purchase and installation of a new brine pump at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena by J.H.Lock and Sons, Limited, at a cost of $2,485.00 which price dues not include concrete foundations or electric wiring. It was indicated that an amount of $2,500. was included in the 1958 Budget for this new unit. ORDBRED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. White and Ald. Morton. RBAD AND ADOPTED, 8th. September,1958. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 25th.August,1958. The Conference Co~mittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Councll and Finance Meetings on Monday, August 25th, 1958 for the purpose of considering the items presented to them. All Members of the Committee were present. His Worship, Nayor Hawkins, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of AId. Miller and Aid. Mowers. READ ~ ADOPTED, 8th. September, 1958. Clerk TRIRTY-NINTH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 8th. September,1958. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, September 8th, 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of AId. White. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Miller and Aid. Morton. DEPUTATION Mr. R. M. Lindley, applicant for a permit to erect a motel on the Canadian Corps property, at 1657 Victoria Avenue, was present at the meeting and he was permitted to speak to Council, on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton. Mr. Lindley referred to the sketch which was before Council, advising that this would not be the final appearance of the ground, but temporarily the motel would be L- shaped for two or three years, in order to allow metered parking to remain there. He outlined the arrangements made for exits out to Ellen Avenue. Uis Worship the Mayor advised Council that the sale of this property was contingent upon the decision of the City Council. SEE Communication 250. COI~IUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 224 - Dept. of Planning & Development - invitation to Industrial Development Conference to be held at Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Oct. 2nd. and 3rd. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the invitation be received and accepted and AId. Martin and Ald. Morton, Countills representatives on the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee, be authorized to attend. The follomlng Communications were presented. No. 244 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - requesting permission to place one anchor and remove one pole and anchor on North Street, west of Stanley Avenue. No. 245 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - requesting permission to place aerial wire on Marray and Buchanan Streets. ORDgRED on the motion of Ald. Morton end AId.Mowers that these cou~dnicatlons be considered together, ORDBRED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the communications be received and filed and permission granted as requested. SEE By-law Number 5671 No. 246 - Village of Chippawn - expressing appreciation for co-operation and contribution received towards reconstruction of Road and Mechanic Streets in the Village of Chippawn. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Martin and AId. Miller that the communication be received and filed. No. 247 - Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation - notifying Council of the sale of houses in Project 8/48. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Gregory that the communication be received and filed. No. 248 - Niagara Palls Horticultural Society - expressing appreciation for donation towards prizes in Annual Flower and Vegetable Show. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and AId. Morton that the communication be received and filed. Commendation was expressed by His Worship the Mayor and Ald. McKinley for the way in which the SOciety encouraSed youn8 people in the garden project located at the northerly limit of Fairview Cemetery. Nq. 249 - Civilian Defence Co~Ordtnator - req. publication of a proclamation re Civil Defence Day on 8ept.19tb. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Mor~on and AId. Gregory thac the conxnunication be received, filed and the proclamation published as requested. No. 250 - R.M.Lindley - requesting permission to speak to Council to request designation of Canadian Corps property on Victoria Avenue as a motel area and requesting a permit to build a motel on this land. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Property C~maittee for a report to Council. Ald. Mowers suggested that Lindlay meet with the Property Committee at the location in question. No. 251 - T. O. Lazarides end Associates - enclosing copy of detailed'memoranda relating to the new legislations governing sharing of costs for grade separation projects. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the com- munication be received and filed. SEE Report Number 264. REPORTS The'following Reports were presented; No. 264 - City Manager - advising of new legislation respecting level crossings as outlined in T.O.Lazarides* communication. ORDERED on the motion of-Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 265 - City Manager - advising of report from H.G.Acres and Co. respecting sewage disposal plant. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. Gregory that the report be received and filed. No. 266 - City Manager - rec5=~ending attendance of City Engineer at Fall Meeting of Ontario Building Officials* Association to be held at Maple, Ontario, Oct. 1st. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. No. 267 - City Manager - advising of erection of a sign by H. Paper in spite of Council's recent decision not to grant a permit for this erection. Mr. W. J. McBurney, City Solicitor, who was present at the Council Meeting, upon the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller, expressed his opinions at this time. He scared that he was quite in agreement with the City Manager*s report.and that the applicant erected the sign knowingly after having been refused a permit and therefore his licenot should be cancelled, without giving any reason being specified. Ald. Morton expressed the view that since Mr, Paper had been assessed for and paid taxes on a motel that consideration should be given on that basis. His Worship then reviewed what had taken place in years past concerning this property, indicating that there was a collate ignore1 of Countills instructionS. The City Clerk when queried as to the effect of the Assessment terminology, indicated that this had no bearing on the licensing angle; Several suggestions · were made by the Members of Council as to the possibility of implementing the recommendation of the City Manager and indicated the possibility of future Court action. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Mowers that the report of the City Manager be received and his reconnendation that the licenot issued to Mr. Pa.pst be revoked, be adopted. Carried with AId. Morton contrary. No. 268 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of.licences, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid, McKinley that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. SEE Resolution Number 70. RESOLUTIONS The followinS Resolutions were passed; No. 69 - MCKINLEY - MOWERS - RESOLVED that AId. P. J. Miller be appointed ActinS Chairmad of Finance, due to the absence of AId. J. G. White; and the Seal of the Corporation be hefeto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 70 - MOWgaS - MARTIN - aBSOLVeD that in future all applications for licenoes are to be;~enewsd on or before the first day of MarCh in the current year, failing which prosecutionwill.ensueS sad ~he Seal of the Octpotation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 71 - MOWERS - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to the Optimist Club for their splendid work in connection with the Soapbox Derby, held on Saturday, September 6th, 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed; N0..5~7.1 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to place one anchor and remove one pole and anchor on North Street, west of Stanley Avenue; and place aerial wire on Murray and Buchanan Streets. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Aid. Miller that Aid.McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on themotion of Aid. Miller and AId. Gregory 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. Morton and Aid. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. No. 5672 - To amend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Gregory 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. Mowers and AId. Morton - Carried Unanimously. No. 5673 - To authorize the signing of an agreement with The Hershey Hockey Club. ~RDERBD on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Morton that AId. McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the let. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standin~ Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AId. Morton, Chairman of the Traffic Comittee, referred to the congestion of traffic at Stanley Avenue and the Queen Elizabeth Highway and was of the opinion that the Department of Highways should be approached concerning the construction of a cloverleaf at this point. His ~orship the Mayor requested the Members of Council to consider the Alderman~s suggestion, AId, Miller requested the Traffic Committee to consider conditions on Delaware AVenue near Main Street, where driveways are being kept clear but cars are perkins Coo close to driveway approaches, AId. Gregory referred to sidewalk and the angle of driveways on Willmort Street and advised that several people in the area suggested that iC would be better to have the dziveways horizontal for the safety of older citizens. The City Manager referred to the difficulty involved for the modern automobiles to cross over such driveways and was of the opinion that the type of driveway being constructed now is safer, AId. Miller requested the City Hanager to look into the condition of the sidewalk on the south side of Queen Street from Craig'8 store down to Critelli's Furniture Store. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald'. McKinley, READ AND ADOPTED, The City Manager's report on the application of D.C.Vicary for a permit to remove the front verandah at 1274 Victoria Avenue and construct an addition, at an estimated cost of $14,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. Carried with Ald. Mowers contrary - the Alderman being of the opinion that the proposed construction contravenes the C~.ty By-law. FINANCE NEgTING The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. Finance / Council Chamber, 8th.September,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, September 8th, 1958 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, White. Ald, Franklin Nillet, Acting Chaimnan of Finance, presided.. Committee. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $122,210.43 were approved by the 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 Mayor Hawkins. The report of the Banagement Conxnlttee on the tenders submitted for painting and the installation of tile flooring in the Niagara Falls Filtration Plant,was presented for consideration. ORdeRED on the motion of Ald. Norton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and recommendations adopted and the low tender of $5,879.80 submitted by F. Dunham and Spn for paintin~ be accepted; and the low tender of 93,385,00 submitted by Wm. Bl~ck for tile flooring be accepted, The City l4anager's report on the issuance of a building permit to the Drun~nond Hill Presbyterian Church, for an addition to acc~=,~odate the Sunday School, at an estimated cost of $90,000. was presented for consideration, O~DERED on the motion of AId. Norton and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted. The City Banager's report on the application of Gordon Jickells,l124 Morrison Street, for a building permit to cover alterations to the store front,at an estimated cost of $2,000, was presented, ORDERED on the motion of Bayor Hawkins and Aid. Norton that the report be received and adopted and pe.rmit issued. The City Banager's report on the application o~ E.H.Winn, for a building pex~nit to cover alterations to extstin~ partitions on the first floor at 662 queen Street, at an estimted cost of $2,000. was presented. ORDBRED on the motion of l~or Hawkins end Ald. ~orton that the report be received an~'adopted and permit issued.. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 8th. September,1958. The Committee 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 were present, with the exception of Aid. White. The £ollowing By-law was passed; 5674 - To provide monies for general purposes. OF. DgRRD on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that AId. Miller be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st, reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and AId. Miller 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. Morton and AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. At this time the City Clerk advised that a copy of the draft con~nunication which was to he forwarded to the Honourable Leslie M, Frost, Premier o~ Ontario, at the request ofJ,B. Ad~msc, Ontario ~unicipal Joint Connittee on Sewerage Works concerning sewage disposal, was before the Members of Council for their perusal at this time. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nillet and Ald. McKinley that the draft of the communication be adopted and the letter forwarded accordinSly, At this time the City Manager advised that a letter from Mr. Joe. Leitch of Niagara Home Furnishers Limited, concerning the possibility of using the Memorial Arena in 1959 for sales promotion, as had been permitted just recently, was in the mail but was not available for this meeting, and it was ordered by Aid. Martin and Ald, Mowers that the letter referred to by the City - Manager, upon receipt of the same, be referred to the 1959 Arena, Parks and Recreation Committee for consideration, Ald. Mowers expressed his dissatisfaction on the condition of municipal parks, referring specifically to the lawns, weeds in boulevards and lack of fertilizer which would remedy this situation and was of the opinion that better care should be taken to develop these areas - pointing out as an example, the Municipal Swimming Pool area where weeds are prevalent. CoUncil adjourned on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Martin. R~-AD AND ADOPTED, 15th. September, 1958. "; ili 517 FORTIETH i~ETI~G Council Chamber, Dth.September,1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, September 15th. 1958, for the purpose of consider~ng general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. White. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Gregory. t,~,LCOME His Worship Mayor Hawkins extended a welcome to Mr. Gla~es and the pupils of Grade 7 of Memorial School, to the Council Meeting. COI~ICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 250 - R. M. Lindlay - re possibility of erecting a motel on Canadian Corps property at 1657 Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of ,~ld. M~ller and Aid. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and the necessary by-law be prepared, to make the property available for the construction of a motel. Carried with Aid. Mar~in-contrary. S~EE Report No. 269 The following Communications were presented; No. 252 * Bell Telephone Co. - requesting permission to place poles, anchors and aerial cable and remove poles, anchors and aerial cable on Leader Lane, Ferguson Avenue, SCanton Avenue and Glenview Avenue. ORDERBD on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the communication be received, filed and the necessary by-law be prepared, SEE By-law No.5676 No. 253 - Optimist Club - appreciation for co-operation in arrangements for Soapbox Derby. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Miller that the communication be received and filed and the Departments mentioned therein he advised accordingly. No. 254 - Ontario Epilepsy Association - requesting proclamation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the communication be received, filed and the necessary proclamation issued as requested. No. 255 - Ontario Fire Marshal - requesting proclamation re Fire Prevention Week. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, Gregory that the communication be received, filed and proclamation be issued. No. 256 - Canadian Legion, Branch 51 - requesting permission to hold Poppy Day Nov. ~th. and Nov. 8th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. GreSory Chat the communication be received~ filed and permission ~ranted for the dates requested. No. 257 - Canadian Cancer Society - requesting appointment of a Member of Council to the Board of Directors, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Miller that Ald. H.C.Morton be appointed., Hie ~orship, Mayor Hawkins, congratulated Ald. Morton upon his election as President of the Society. No. 258 - Downtown Businessmen~e Association - endorsing any contemplated action by Council to relocate New York Central Railroad tracks. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Norton and Ald, Miller that the co{munication be received and filed. No. 259 - Local Council of Women - resolution restrictin8 use of fireworks. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. GreSory that the resolution be received and tabled until such time as the Joint meetinS oi the thre~ councils of the Greater Niagara Area is held. 518 No, 260 - City of London - resolution to enlarge powers of Ontario Water Resources Commission. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Miller that the resolution be received and tabled for submission of a report by the City Manager. No. 261 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - Traffic Committee - requesting advice as to progress with regard to the off-street parking program in the City. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Miller that the communication be received and filed and the reply to the Committee forwarded by the City Manager, be approved. REFORTS The following Reports were presented; No.-269 - Property Committee - recommending preparation of by-law necessary to make Canadian Corps property on Victoria Avenue available for the construction of a motel. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. Carried with Ald. Martin-contrary. SEE Communication No.250 No. 270 - city Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly, with the exception of the application for a fish pedlar's licerice, which is to be held in abeyance pending submission of a further report. Carried, with Ald. Martin-contrary; the Alderman expressing his dislayout of the application. No. 271 - City Manager - recommending that the request for the paving of the boule- card on Valley Way be granted and the work proceeded with on the basis of the City portion of 40 percent of the cost and the property owners 60 percent. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. SEE Petition No.12 VERBAL REPORT His Worship Mayor Hawkins advised Council at this time concerning a phone call received last Friday fromMr. Creba of the Depto of Public Works regardinS the meeting to be held with Stamford Council on Thursday, September 18th. in connection with the proposed new Post Office building. The Mayor advised that it is the desire of Mr. Creba and his associates to meet with the City Council and Stamford Council and any other interested groups, in joint session, on Thursday evening at 7.30 p.m. PETITION The followinn Petition was presented; No. 12 - H.B. Matthews and 3 others - requesting the paving of the boulevard between the sidewalk and curbing on Valley Way between Buckley Avenue and Huron Street, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the petition be received and filed and request granted, SEE Report Number 271. RESOLUTIONS The followinn Resolutions were passed; No. 72 - MILLER - MOWERS - RESOLVED Chat AId. A. J. McKinley be appointed Acting Chairman of Finance due to the absence of Ald, J.G, White from the meeting;. and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto afgixed. Carried Unanimously. No, 73 - NO~RS - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that the Council o~ the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls petition ~he Department o~ Highways of the Pr.ovinCe of Ontario £or an interim grant under The Highway Improvement Act on expenditureS,made during the period of January 1st, to August 31st. 1958; and the Seal of the Corporation be '~ereto a~fixed. Carried Unanimously, BY -LAWS The following By-law was presented; No. 5675 - To provide pensions for employees. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that .',ld. Martin be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. .~t this time, Alderman Martin, Chairman of the Management Committee expressed appreciation to the Civic Employees and the Members of Council for their co-operation'with the Management Conm~ittee during the deliberations held in connection with the proposed pension scheme, which has now been finalized by the presentation of the necessary by-law. The following By-laws were passed; No.5.676 - To provide for permission to the Bell Telephone Co. of Canada to place poles, anchors and aerial cable and remove poles, anchors and aerial cable on Leader Lane~ Ferguson A~e. Stanton Ave. and Glenview Ave. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald.' Morton that Ald. Martin be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. McKinley 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. Morton and Ald. Martin - Carried Unanimously. No. 5677 - To provide for the 1958 expenditures on roads or streets. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and AId. Morton that Aid. Miller be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the se.cond reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and AId. Morton - Carried Unanimously. No. 5678 - To appoint an Assessor for the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Aid. Martin that AId. Martin be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. 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 Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. ':i= No. 5679 - To appoint an Engineer for the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Martin that AId. Martin be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. 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 - AId. McKinley and Aid. Morton - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 22nd. September, 1958. COUNCIL MEETiNG Council Cbamber, 15th. September, 1958. The Committee 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 Co~nittee. All Members were present, with the exception of Ald. White. BY-LAW ~he following By-law was passed; No. 5680 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin that AId. McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley 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. Morton and Ald. Miller - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 22nd. September, 1958. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 15th. September,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, September 15th. 1958 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 AId. White. AId. McKinley, Acting Chairman of Finance,presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $297,101.05 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. Mowers and Ald. Martin. Carried. Ald. Miller and Ald. McKinley indicated that although they were not opposed to the passing of the money by-law, they did object to the payment of the grant to the Chamber of-Commerce for motion picture purposes. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 22nd. September, 1958. Clerk ww ,~' Council Chamber, 15th. September, 1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, September 15th. 1958 for the purpose of considering the items presented to them. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. Whfte. His Worship,'Mayor Hawkins, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton. READ AND ADOFEED, 22nd. September, 1958. Clerk __"~irman. SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, 18th. September,1958. FORTY-FIRST MEETING Council assembled in Joint session with the Council of the Township of Stamford,in the Council Chambers at 7.30 p.m. on September 18th, 1958 together with representatives from the Department of Public Works in Ottawa and other interested citizens,for the purpose of discussing the proposed new Post Office building in the City of Niagara Falls. Those present were, representing the City of Niagara Falls, Mayor E. M. Hawkins, Aldermen Morton, Gregory, McKinley, Miller, the City Clerk and S. R. Price, City Engineer. Representing the Township of StaNford, Reeve A. G. Bridge, Councillors Allan, Keighan and Mitchelson, Mr. A. C. Huggins, Clerk and Mr. C. Eidt, Township Engineer. Representing the Department of Public Works, Mr. D. A. Freeze, Director of the Department of Public Works, W. E. Pearson, Director of Postal Services for Ontario, D. G. Creba, District Architect, Dr. E. P. Weeks, Director, Economics Branch of the Department of Public Works, R. H. Rieve, District Director of Postal Services for Canada and A.D.Morris, District Postal Inspector. Also present was Mr. W. L. Houck, Federal Member for the Niagara Falls Riding. Mayor Hawkins, in opening the meeting, explained its purpose and briefly outlined-opinions previously expressed by he and his Council and asked Reeve Bridge for remarks as to the results of the meeting held this afternoon by the Department representatives with the Council of the Township of Stamford. Reeve A.G.Bridge stated that at no time had the Township advocated a new Post Office in the Township of Stamford but rather at the southerly end of the Greater Niagara Area and that the joint meeting presently taking place had been arranged in Ottawa at the Ministerws request, Mr. W. E. Pearson when requested by the Mayor, stated that his Department feels that one outlet only is feasible in the Greater Niagara Area and that either the present Post Office would remain in the location it now sits on or that they would not look with fayour on a location further away than Jepson Street and Victoria Avenue. . His Worshipthen. called upon Members of. the Municipal Councils for- .. remarks. Ald. Morton queried whether the present building is adequate for the City of Niagara Falls and indicated that if so, a new Federal Building should be considered at the South End to accommodate various governmental services including a sub-office. AId. Gregory stated that he was in agreement to the effect, that if a change was made, it should be at Victoria Avenue and Jepson Street. Ald. Miller expressed opposition to the rnmoval of the existing building and suggested that it should be retained and that a new building should be erected at the South End to extend the services and quoted commaants made by him at a previous meeting held on May 5th, 1958. Councillor Mitchelson expressed the view that there should have been more consideration given to the Township of Stamford and that in his opinion the area would be better served at a southerly location and advocated the over-all viewpoint. Councillor Allan advised that he did not have much further to add to the remarks of Councillor Mitchelson but did feel that if there was a ~ew building, it should be at the South End. Councillor Kelahan stated that any new building should be closer to the centre of population and logically at the South End, At this point Mayor Hawkins read a report submitted by him to the City Council in Pebruary, 1958 indicating that the present discussions did n6t originate from the City of Niagara Falls and was very clear in stating that there had been no attempt on the part of the City of Niagara Falls Co by-pass the adjacent Township. .~he Mayor then asked for remarks from members of the audience, Mr. Dexter Potter representing no one except himself, stated that he felt the location of the Jepson Street site would be an unfortunate choice because of insufficient parking. Mr. Clarence Cassady speaking for the South End Businessmen, said that he was in accord with the decision made by the Township Council at the afternoon meeting. At this point His Worship Mayor Hawkins requested Reeve Bridge to indicate what had transpired at the afternoon meeting and the Reeve then read the following resolution of the Township of Stamford and indicated that his Council had approved of it at the said afternoon meeting. "The Municipal Council of the Township of Stamford and the Group representing the South-end Businessmen's Association of Niagara Falls are agreeable to a compromise on the Post Office building by leaving the Post Office in its present location on Queen Street in the City of Niagara Falls, on the understanding that we are given assurance that a new Federal Building will be erected in the South end of the City or in the Township of Stamford with sufficient land to accommodate a postal station at a later date when the need arises. Also, we reluctantly express our objections to the facilities and services being rendered by the present South-end Post Office." Following the reading of the resolution by Reeve Bridge, Councillor Keighan outlined the reasons for the resolution and the attitude of the Department as expressed at the meeting and conditions as they exist, indicating that the Council of the Township of Stamford felt that the resolution as presented was a compromises with which Councillor Mitchelson agreed, stating that in his opinion it seemed to be a reasonable solution. AId. McKinley when asked by His Worship, stated that he would reserve his remarks until such time as the Department representatives had been heard, AId. Miller expressed the view that the Jepson and Victoria Avenue site was not logical when the viewpoint of the future was considered. Mr. Cecil Masters stated that in his opinion the location on Queen Street was the crux of the whole situation and was definitely the most accessible. Mr. John Vandersluys, representing the Victoria Avenue Businessmen, stated that in his opinion, the Victoria Avenue location was logical since all utilities werelocated inthat vicinity. Mr. D. A. Freeze of the Department indicated that their problem was the same as frequently happens in other types of operation, that their housing of the Departments was out of balance and that the Department felt that this condition must be corrected and voiced the opinion that he personally had no quarrel with the resolution as presented and that he was prepared to carry this information back to his Minister. Mr. George White, who had no affiliation, felt that the Victoria Avenue location was the logical one. At this point, Councillor Mitchelson expressed the view that with reference to the resolution as presented by the Township of Stamford Council, the last sentence could very easily be deleted because it had no bearing on the question before the joint councils, to which Reeve Bridge and the Members of his Council agreed. Mayor Hawkins then enquired as to whether the Council of the City of Niagara Falls were prepared to act on the suggested resolution and was advised by the Members of Council pre sent that it would seem desirable to with-hold action until such time as there was a full Council. Mr. Freeze on bein8 queried by AId. Gregory as to what the proposed building would house, indicated that consideration was being given to the Immigration Depart- ment, Department of Agriculture and the Unemplo~nent Insurance Commission but that, of course, these Departments would have to be contacted to asc&rtain exactly what their re-action would be but that in any event the Department was very anxious to get on with the project, It was then moved by AId. Morton and seconded by Aid. Miller that the resolution as presented by the Township of Stamford, with the last sentence deleted, be received and referred to a full Council for consideration. Carried Unanimously. There being no further discussion, His Worship the Mayor expressed his thanks and appreciation to the representatives of the Department of Public Works and to Mr. W. L. Houck for being present, Reeve Bridge also expressed his appreciation. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley. READ ~ ADOPTED, 22nd. September, 1958. Clerk FORTY-SECONDMEETING Council Chamber, 22nd. Scptember,19580 REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, September 22nd. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of CoUncil were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting§,regular and special, adopted these on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Gregory. COI~iUNICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 262 - Boy Scouts Association - requesting permission to hold Annual Apple Day on October 18th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the communication be received, filed and permission granted. No. 263 - Collegiate-Vocational Institute - requesting waiving of City's Share of gate receipts for school rugby games scheduled as Home Games at Oakes Park,excluding the Thanksgiving Day Game. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the co~mnunication be received, filed and the request granted. No. 264 - Robertson Construction and Engineering Company - relocation of railways and highways. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the com- munication be received and laid on the table until the return of the City Manager at which time it be re-submitted to Council, with a report, having in mind the suggestions contained in the co~anunication. No. 265 - Greater Niagara Community Chest - requesting Council's consideration to year-round payroll deductions in connection with forthcoming campaign of the Greater Niagara United Appeal. As this communication was received too late for inclusion on this evening's agenda, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the communication be read. It was moved by Ald. McKinley, seconded by Ald. Morton that approval be given to the payroll deduction plan, deductions to be subject to and satisfactory to the City Treasurer. (AId.Gregory who was the original seconder, withdrew); this motion was defeated by a vote of 5 to 2. An amendment made by Ald. Mowers and AId. !tartin that the request be tabled until such time as the Management Committee and those responsible in the City Hall, have an opportunity to investigate the subject and report back to Council, was carried by a vote of 5 to 2, the vote being - Aye -Ald. Mowers, Martin, Miller, White and Gregory; Nays -Ald. McKinley and Morton. REPORTS The followinS Reports were presented; No. 272 - City Clerk - advising of decision of applicant for fish pedlar's licence to abandon this type of operation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 273 - City Clerk - attaching resolution of the Township of Stamford regarding Post Office building and possibility of a new Federal Building. ORDERED on the 'motion of Aldo McKinley and Ald. Norton that the report be received and adopted and the interested parties be advised that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls are in accord with the resolu~ion as submitted by the Council of the Township of Stamford, wt~h the words "or in the Township of Stamford" deleted. Carried, with Ald, Martin, Mowers and White-contrary. SEE ReSolutions 74 ~nd 7~. No. 274 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licenses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and liceuce issued accordingly, with the exception of the application for Used Car Lot, this item to be referred to the Property Con~ittee for a report. PETITION The following Petition was presented; NO. 13 - H.E.Gay and 21 others - requesting paving of Homewood Avenue from Morrison Street to Maple Street. In connection with the petition, Mr. S. R. Price, City Engineer, was permitted to address the City Council, on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley. The City Engineer outlined the progress of the work of tarring and stoning the street in question and the advantages to be gained by paving this area. The City Clerk reminded Council concerning a resolution which had been passed setting a deadline on petitions for local improvements, being on or before June ]st; and the fact that notice to this effect had been published in the local press on three occasions. He further advised regarding the time required to process local improvement petitions. A discussion ensued during which it was pointed out that as the City Departments are working in the area, and the street is on a bus route, that consideration be given. ORDERED on ~he motion of Ald. Martin and Ald, Gregory that the petition be received and filed and Homewood Avenue from Morrison Street to Maple Street be paved. Carried Unanimously. SEE Resolution No. 76. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No, 74 - MCKINLEY - MORTON - RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls go on record as being in accord with the resolution as submitted by the Council of the Township of Stamford concerning the Post Office building and a possible new Federal Building, with the deletion of the words "or in the Township of Stamford", from the sixth line thereof; and the seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. (Contrary-Aid.Martin,Mowers and White). ' No. 75 - MCKINLEY - MOWERS - RESOLVED that a letter of thanks be forwarded to Mr. W. L. Houcks Member of Parliament for this Riding, for his efforts in connection with the Post Office problem; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No, 76 - MARTIN - GREGORY - RESOLVED that the Couhcil of the City of Niagara Falls approve of the construction of an asphalt pavement on Homewood Avenue from Morrison Street toM aple Streets as requested' and that the work be proceeded with as soon as feasible; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. MISCRLLANEOUS AId. Miller referred to a report submitted By the Traffic Committee some time ago regarding the installation of a blinker light at Bridge S~reet and River Road and queried the progress in this regard. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Martin that the Engineering Department instel proper crosswalks at the intersection of Bridge Street and River Road. At the request of ,lid. Miller, the City Clerk will prepare a report on the houses now up for sale by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation (Project 8/48); report to contain information regarding approximate taxes that have been paid; original cost of construction and present sale price. AId. Morton suggested that Council consider some form of resolution requesting the Provincial Government to take over the sale and distribution of malted beverages. No action was taken. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. Mowers and ,kid. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. September, 1958. ""vv FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 22nd. September,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, September 22nd. 1958 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. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $53,345.99 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money Byo]aw for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald, McKinley. The report of the City Engineer on the application of Mill Plastics for a building permit to construct a one-storey concrete block addition to be used as a furnace room on the east side of their building at 1070 Magdalen Street, at an estimated cost of $200. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. AId. Mowers referred to the prohibition of right-hand turns on red .. lights in the U,S,A, and sonfusion which this causes for American tourists visiting .Canada, The Alderman queried the possibility of the installation of some form of [..: sign advising of the ability to make a turn on a red light providing there has ' '. been a full stop, after which the driver proceed.with caution. ORDERED on the .' motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Miller that this suggestion be referred to the "! Traffic Committee for consideration. The report of the City Engineer on the application of W.S.Stevens of 1769 Ferry Street, for a permit to erect a neon facet sign, to be bolted to the face of the proposed hotel building, at an estimated cost of $3s800, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Miller and Aid. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. AId. Mowers referred to a building permit which was approved some time ago for a number of stores to be constructed on the Grand Union property on Victoria Avenue and referred to the fact that plywood fence had been erected, presumably for the commencement of construction, hut no further work has been proceeded with and queried whether the applicants intend to proceed and if not, the Alderman suggested ~hat action should be taken to restore the grounds to their original state. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the City Engineer submit a complete report on the intentions of the applicants referred to, The Coeunittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. September, 1958. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber~ 22nd.September,1958. The Committee 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 were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5681 - to' Provide Monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId, Miller Chat AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Aid. Gregory 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. Morton and AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. White and Aid. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. September, 1958. ,i&&.aaaa ayor. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 22nd. S ep tember, 1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, September 22nd. 1958 for the purpose of considering the items presented to them. All Members of the Co~ittee were present. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Conm~ittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. September, 1958. C ____~hairman. FORTY-THIRD ~ETING Council Chamber, 29th. S optember. 1958. REGULAR HEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, September 29th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council. were present, with the exception of Ald. Howers. The Council, having received and read the miuutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Miller. DEPUTATION Mr. A. A. MecBain representing Mr. Fred Cads, presented plans to the City Council in connection with an application for a permit to construct a motel on the property known as 1433 Victoria Avenue and on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory it was ordered that Mr. MacBain be heard. Mr. MacBain proceeded to outline in some detail the proposed motel, to consist of 18 nnits, doublc-decker type, with one apartment and an office, at an estimated cost of $90,000. and requested Council to grant farotreble consideration to an amendment to By-law Number 5149 to permit this erection in the area proposed, where ample parking space would be available. SEE Communication No.268 TENDERS Tenders had been called for debentures in the amount of $813,000. to cover the cost of the balance of time alterations and additions to the Niagara Falls Filtration Plant, and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId.Miller that the tenders received be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 266 - United Electrical Workers - advocating that Council take advantage of recent legislation designed for the elimination of level crossings. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and the U.E.W. notified concerning Council~s recent actions in this regard. No. 267 - John Broderick - makln8 application on behalf of M. Ricci for an amendment to permit the construction of a motel on the property known as 1685 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. Previous to this action, it was moved by Ald. McKinley and Ald. White that Mr. Ricci. who was present at the meeting, be heard. Mr. Rieci indicated that he had nothing fiatthor to add to the communication but was satisfied with Council's action at this meeting. No. 268 - A. A. MacBatn- formal application on behalf of Fred Cade for an amendment to By-law No. 5149 to permit the erectkon of a motel on the property known as 1433 Victoria A,.enue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. No. 269 - F. Boychuk - requesting consideration for the purpose of loading and unloading on the side of his building at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Morrison Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Tra[£ic Committee for a report. No. 270 - Mrs. Keith Styles - re hazardous condition at Sirecoo 5t. and V:ctoria Ave. due to the existing location of the bus stop, in front of the ~uuoco S .rvicp Statiou. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Horton that the cor. LE;unication bc received and referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. '.]d, V+i!!ur then queried whether the traffic count had been taken at this intersection aud was advised by the City Manager that it had not. but that a count would be taken before the Traffic Committee dealt with the subject of the bus stop ref2rr?_d to in tl:is con!- munication. No. 271 - Realtors Association of Greater Hiagara - enclosing copy of petitleD rc Civil Defence. Inthis connection, AId. White, the representative of CI~uncil on the Local Civilian Defence Committee and also on the Control Corxmitt..,.~. of the County, referred at this time to the strenuous efforts to have an additio!:a] $~ 2,000. placed in their Budget for the necessary equipment to conduct Civilian Deftrice, but without success to date; and referred also to the four Areas already orLanized; being of the opinion that if the Goverpment did not contribute,the necessary funds, then Civil Defence could not function properly. ORDERED on the motion of ~]d..Ui]l-pr and AId. White that the con~nunication be received and the pet~ tion endorsed. No. 272 - Greater Niagara United Appeal - requesting joint proclamation of the thrc~ municipalities of the Greater Niagara Area with reference to the L~outh of October as "United Appeal Month". As this con~unication was received too ].ate for inch, sion on this evening's agenda, it was ordered read at this time, on the motion of Aid. Miller and AId. White. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and AId. F!orton that the coum~unication be received and filed and request granted. REPORTS Laid over front the previous meeting; No. 274 - City Clerk - appticatiou for used car lot licence on Lot 805, Stanley Ave. Ald. Miller, Chairman of the Property Committee, reported verbally at this time, advising that upon ascer~-aining that the location in question is the one which Council had previously refused for the erection of a sign by Gould-Leslie, his Con~ittee had decided that this application should be dealt with by Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and AId. Morton that the application b~ received and permission be not granted. The following Reports were presented; No. 275 - City F~nager - recommending attendance of City Engineer, City Manager and two Members of Council at the forthcoming Convention of the Canadian Institute on Sewage and Sanitation, to be held at Quebec City on October 19th. to 22nd. inclusive. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and the City Clerk ascertain before the end of this week, those members of Council wishing to attend this Convention. No. 276 - City Manager - recommending attendance of S. Sills at the Annual Conference of the International Municipal Signal Association in Philadelphia on October 20th. to 23rd. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager advised that it would be advantageous to the City if a Member of Council would accompany Mr. Sills to this Convention. No. 277 - City Clerk - report on the homes for sale by Central ~brtgage and Housing Corporation. Ald. Miller uho had r,~qucstcd this report, advised verbally that he was waiting for a contact from two occupants of these houses, but that it was not forthcoming at this time, and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the City Clerk's report be received and laid on the table. No. 278 - City Engineer - report on asphalt pavement - Homewood Avenue between Maple Street and Morrison Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. SEE R.esolutie~ 77. No. 279 - City Engineer - report on contact with owners of site of proposed shopping plaza at Grand Union on Victoria Avenue and the removal of plywood boarding. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Miller and Ald. White that the report be received and filed. No. 280 - City Engineer - report on asphalt pavement - Elm Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and Ald. Morton tbat the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. The following Petition was presented; SEE Petition No.14 SEE Resolution 78 PETITION No. 14 - Cyril Parker and 20 others - requesting asphalt pavement on Elm Street from Homewood to Stanley Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Martin that the petition be received and filed and request granted. SEE Report No.280 In connection with the two recent petitions for construction of pavement, the City Manager deplored the fact that action had been taken, pointing out that he hoped that in the future this form of dealing with construction would not be continued, since it must of necessity result in unsatisfactory construction, taking the long viewpoint, it being essential that when the original decision is made as to construction of work, that it be considered in its entirety. The following Resolutions were passed; RESOLUTIONS No. 77 - M/4RTIN - MORTON - RESOLVED that Report Number 278, for the construction of a 30-foot asphalt pavement on Homewood Avenue between Maple Street and Morrison Street, be received and adopted and the work be proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 78 - MARTIN - MORTON - RESOLVED that Report Number 280 for the construction of a 31-foot asphalt pavement on Elm Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Avenue be received and adopted and the work be proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 79 - White - Morton - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of the City Council be forwarded to the family of the late Mr. Harry C. PaZtinson, former Member of the Board of Education and highly esteemed resident of the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AId. Miller, Member of the Iraflit Cemmittee referred to an editorial appearing in the local press with reference to crosswalks and advised tha~ it was not his intention that the crosswalks at the foot of Bridge Street be painted green as mentioned in the editorial. The Alderman then referred to the pedestrian crosswalk on Lundy's Lane and was of the Opinion that there should be a warning sign for the benefit of motorists and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. %~ite that the City Manager be authorized to erect a warning sign designating that there is a crosswalk 200 feet ahead. BY-I.AW The following By-law was passed; No. 5682 - A by-law to amend By-],m; Number 5149 rcgardin~ tour.{::t .,!nl-ab]ish~:en:s. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. !'U!] er t;mt AId. l:cK;.u] be granted the privilege ef introducing the by-law and the b~-laL. b,: Liven the reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and kid. Gre~orZ ti!at Zule _q. 6 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended apd tim b.v-lau bc Liven the second reading. - Carried, with AId, Martin-contrary. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and AId. Miller - Carried, with '.jd. l.lartin-contrar>. Council adjourned to the Finance Mccting on the motion of Ald. l:cKiniey ~,nd .\],"-. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 6th. October, 1958. ~ blayor FINANCE E~EETING Council Chamber, 29th.Septembcr ,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, September 29th. 1958 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. Mowers. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $38,740.89 were approved by the Conmittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money Byelaw for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mayor Hawkins. The City Manager's report in connection with the construction of sidewalks and concrete curbs on Peer Street and the necessity of removing Bell Telephone Co. poles, at an estimated cost of $220. and the City's share .being $110. was presented for consideration, and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~rton and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and adopted and the Bell Telephone Company be advised to proceed with the cbanges required, at a cost to the City of ~jlO. The 0ity Manager's report on the application of Florindo Martin, 474 Ferguson Avenue for a building permit to erect an addition over the existing two-car garage, to provide ~n:apartment with an outside stairway, at an estimated cost of $2,500. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and referred to the Property Comnittee for ~ report. The Conmaittee arose and reported to Couecil on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 6th. October, 1958. Clerk COUNCIL ~ETING Council Chamber, 29th. September,1958 The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-lm.~ which covered the accounts approved by the Cmmnittee. All Members were present, with the exception of A]d. Mowers. BY-L~q The following By-law was passed; No. 5683 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that Ald. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Miller 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. Morton and AId. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 80 - MCKINLEY - GREGORY - RESOLVED that a letter of congratnlations be forwarded to Chief Wm. Wade of the Niagara Falls Fire Department for the high marks obtained while attending the Course of Senior Administrative Officers at Gr~lvenhurst Fire College and his appointment as Class Leader during the Course; and that a letter of congratulations be also forwarded to Wm. Sills, Instructor of the Fire Department for achieving first place in the class while attending the Fire Instructors' Course at Gravenhurst; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. TENDERS FOR DEBEiF_URES The City Manager advised that after consul tatior with the Treasurer and representatives of certain Bond Dealers who were prese,t and thorongh of the bids as snbmitted, that there was a very slight differcn~,~ i~ monc~ cost the bids as submitted by J. L. Grahmn and Company, Limited and Boil Gouinlock Company, but that taking all factors into consideration and without the Schedn]e being submitted by Bell Goninlock, it would seem titat there was avcr} slight advantage with reference to the Bell Gouinlock bid. Following discussion, it was agreed that those representatives of the DuDd Houses that were still in the building be asked to return to f-be Cenncil Chamber so as to be present when the official action of Conncil was taken. The representatives having returned to the Council Chamber, it was or~ercd on the motinn of A~d. Ubitc and Aid. Morton that the tender of J. L. Graham aed Company, Limited at the price as quoted, namely 98.29 per $100. the coupon rates to be 5-]/4% for the first ten years and 5-~/2% for the last ten years, be accepted. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Martin and A!d. [|orton. READ AND ADOPTED, 6th. October, 1958. Clerk FORTY-FOURTH MEETING Council Chamber, 6th. October,1958. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Counckl met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, October 6tb. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 267 - John Broderick - requesting favourable consideration to a by-law amending tile Tourist Establishment By-law to permit the use of the property at 1685 Ferry Street for a motel. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the con~unicatlon be received and filed and the recommendation of the Property Connittee that the by-law be amended to permit the erection of a motel at the above location, be received and adopted. Carried with Ald. Martin and Mayor llawkins. Contrary. SEE Report Number 281. No. 268 - A. A. MacBain - Application for Amendment to Tourist Establishment By-law and for a building permit for the construction of a motel at 1433 Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and filed and the Property Committee's recommendation that the application be not approved, be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. pEE Report Number 282. No. 269 - Fred Boychuk - requesting unloading and loading privileges at his premises on tile corner of Morrison St. and Victoria Ave. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. White that the co~munication be received and filed and the recom- mendation of the Traffic Committee that no change be made in parking regulations in the area at the present time, be received and adopted. Ald. McKinley suggested that in communicating with Mr. Boychuk, he be advised as to non-discrimination. SEE Report No. 283. No. 270 - Mrs. Keith Styles - requesting Council's consideration to the relocation of the bus stop at the corner of Simcoe Street and Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. White that the communication be received and filed and the report of the Traffic Committee be received and adopted. AId.Morton, Chairman of the Traffic Committee,advised verbally that a traffic count of school children crossing Victoria Avenue has been completed and the Committee suggests' that the crosswal be removed from the south side of Simcoe Street to the north side of Simcoe Street. SEE Report No. 284. TIle following Communications were presented; No. 273 - Clerk, Stamford Township - enclosing resolution of September 29th.passed b> Stamford Council, expressing disappointment in City Council's action in deleting' of the words "or in the Township of Stanford" from the resolution passed on the 22nd. of September with reference to the Post Office site. It was moved by Ald. White, seconded by Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed. This motion was carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - Aye -Ald. White,McKinley, Gregory and Miller; Nays -Ald. Mowers, Martin and Morton. An amendment by Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin that the communication be received and tabled for two weeks was lost by a vote of 4 Co 3, the vote being - Aye -Ald. Mow~rs~ Martin and Mottoni Nays -Ald. Gregory~ White~ Miller and McKinley. No, 274 - Clerk, Township of Stamford - referring subj~.ct of tile sah= c~; to three Conncils for the first joint meeting to be held. O?.DERED ou tbL of Ald, MOT.:OrS and Aid, Gregory that the conm.nn.{catiou be rccciv,!/~ and :A'.~ Clerk be advised that the Cou,cil of the City of Niagara Fails at:. :.u accord their opinion and the subject be dealt with ~t the first joiut No. 275 - Committee of Adjustment, Tounsbip of Stamford - cotice o; ? blic to be held on October 14th. to consider application to ,'-oDstruc[n :~n add[tio~ to a motel, on the east side of Buchanan Avenue between Stamford Utrc~.t and t';.~ ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Martin that the! .ot~cl! bc r~'c~ived and filed and no representation front tile City appear at the hearing. No, 276 - H,G,Acres and Co. Ltd - re proposed Sewage Treatment ]j']a~t and i~-oposl~.{ site. ORDERED on the motiolT of Ald, Martin and AId, GrBgory that tlk~ collm:u:~i- cat|on be received and referred to the Management ConroT|tree for a report. No, 277 - Niagara Parks Commission - re traffic problem and ncu Huscuu site River Road and requesting establishment of "no parkiug'u zone between Bl~.ndl~r and Hiram, ORDERED on the motion of AId, Morton and AId, l.{hite that the confound|cat|on be received and filed and the report of the Traffic Conrad|tree recom~nncnding elire|cat|on of parking on the ~,:est side of River Road, between tliram Street and Bender Street aud also that the Conmission be requested to remove a Dortion of the island in ;liver Road, be received and adopted, SEE Report No, 285. No, 278 - Ontarie-Municipal Joint Con~nittee on Sewerage Uorks - advising of meetin,j to be held on October 8tb, in Toronto. The City Manager spok~ in connection with this notice of meeting and advised concerning the Premier's negative attitude in connection witIT this matter, ORDERED on the motion of .lid, Mowers and AId,Morton that time communication be received and filed, No. 279 - Greater NiaKara General llospital Association - invitation to Fall Dance, October 22nd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Gregory that the invitation be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council and their wives, as find it possible attend. No. 280 - Stamford Canada Guards - requesting permission to hold a tag day, October 25th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as date is available. Np. 281 - Deputy Provincial Secretary - notifying Council regarding application of Sherman and Midan|k, for incorporation of a company to operate the Niagara Falls Museum Limited in the City of Niagara Falls. The City Clerk advised that there is no opposition as far as formation of the Company is concerned, but their operations will of necessity have to conform with the permitted uses allowed by the City of Niagara Falls Zoning By-law in the area in question. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed. REPORTS The followin~ Reports were presented; No. 281 - Property Committee - recommending amendment tO Tourist Establishment By-law to permit the erection of a motel at 1685 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. Carried, with Ald. }!artin and Mayor Hauklns~contrary. SEE Communication No. 267. No. Z82 - Property Committee - recommending that the application for an amendment to the Tourist Establishment By-law for the construction of a motel at 1433 Victoria Avenue, be not approved due to the location of a single lot between two existing dwellings and insufficient parking space. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mowers and AId, M~ller that the report be ragaired and adopted, Carried Unanimously, SEE Cp.mmuni.cation No.268 No. 283 - Traffic Committee - recorm~ending no change in parking regulation at the corner of Morrison St. and Victoria Ave. at the premises of F. Boychuk. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald, White that the report be received and ~dopted. SEE Conm~unication 269. No. 284 - Traffic Committee - re request of Mrs. Keith Styles for relocation of the bus stop on the east side of Victoria Ave. at Simcoe St. Ald. Morton, Chairman of the Traffic Committee advised verbally that a traffic count of school children crossing Victoria Avenue had been completed k and the Committee suggests that the crosswalk be removed from the south side of Simcoe Street to the north side of Simcoe Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Morton and Ald. White that the report be received and the verbal report be adopted. SEE Communication 270 No. 285 - Traffic Committee - reco~nending elimination of parking on the west side of River Road between Hires St. and Bender St. and that the Niagara Parks Commission be requested to remove a portion of the island in River Road extending north from Bender Street. SEE Con,nunication 277 No. 286 - Traffic Conunittee - four reconm~endations concerning traffic and parking conditions on Bridge Street directly ~est of River Road. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. White that the report be received and adopted, Carried, with Ald. McKinley and Gregory - contrary. No. 287 - Traffic Committee - re parking area on St. Clair at Park Street and recommending additional information be secured regarding advantages of having parking attendant control over the operation of parking meters. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and .~ld. ~mite that the report be received and filed. Ho. 288 - Traffic Co~nittee - recommending that the present condition be continued namely, "no parking" from Queen Street ~o Victoria Avenue on the north. side of Valley W~y. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted. No. 289 - Traffic Committee - recommending authority to review the types of actuated signals suitable for iDstallation at Victoria and Valley Nay; MorrisoB St. and Victoria Ave;.and Morrison St. and Valley Way. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. White that the report be received and filed. No, 290 - Traffic Committee - recommending prohibition of parking on the north side of Buttrey St. between River Road and Terrace Ave. while load limit on the Victoria Avenue bridge is in force. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that the report be received and adopted. No. 291 - Traffic Conm~ittee - recommending no change in parking prohibition on · the north side of Rosedale Drive from Fourth Avenue to Florence Avenue and on the s~uth side from Florence Avenue to 180 feet west of Fourth Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and referred back to the Traffic Committee for~a further report. No. 292 - Traffic Committee - re request for reloeation of bus stop on the west~ side of Main Street in front o£ Prospect Hotel and requesting more time to compare similar conditions at other premises before submitting a recommendation. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Morton and Aid, McKinley that the report be received and filed, No. 293 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the report be reee~ved aad adopted and licences issued accordingly. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 81 - MORTON - GREGORY - RESOLVED tha~ ~he next regular meeting of Council b~ held on Tuesday evening, October 14th. at 7.30 p.m. and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto a~fixed. Carried UnanimouslX. BY -LAW Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 5617 - To authorize the borrowing of $813,000.00 for tbc filter plant and pumps at the Niagara Fa!]s Filtration l~ ant. Third Reading - A!d. White and AId. Eartin - Carried U!~anin=ous!~. Council adjourned to the Finance Hooting on the motion of Agd. li iiiu]cy and .'~].d. Mowers. READ A!D ADOPTED, 14th. October, 1958. FINAlICE MEETIHG Council Chamber 6t;~. October, 1~58. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, October 6th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the varioos accounts,which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Aid. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in tile amount of $59,022.37 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 tile motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. McKinley. The application of Mr. Florindo Martin, 474 Fcrguson Avenue, for a building permit to erect a two-room addition above the two-car garage attached to the building, at an estimated cost of $2,500. which was referred to the Property Con~ittee at the last'meeting, was again submitted along with the Property Conm~ittee's report which recommended issuance of the permit. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Ace N~on Signs to erect a neon racer sign at 595 Queen Street, at an estimated cost of $300. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Messrs. N. Mrmak and D. Macesic for a building permit to construct an additional twleve unite at the Queen Elizabeth Motel, located at the corner of Stanley Avenue and Stamford Street, at an estimated cost of $25,000, was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and AId. Gregory that the report be received and referred ~o the Property Con~ittee for a report. The City Manager's report on the failure of the heating boiler at toe Walnut Street Fire Hall and the necessity of replacing ~'he same irmnediately, was presented for consideration. The City Hanager then advised that the tenders he had called for, were now on hand and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Howere and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and the tenders received be opened, initlalled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Miller that the tenders be referred to the Management Cou~faittee with power to act, FORTY-FIFTH DZEETIIiC REGULAR hE · ' :ETIi~G Cc,ltlu:5 ! C;.' r:b... - The Conmlittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of llayor ltawkins and Ald. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th, October, 1958. Clerk Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 ~.m. on 2'~sda';-, Cc'Z'~T~r !4th. 1955, for the purpose of considering ge;~eral business and flna'.ce, All [.lqmbcrs o;' Council were present, with the exception of Jdd. 1[iller. TOt, Council, havin~ received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted t% cse on the of ild. Gregory and Aid. Martin. DEPUTATION Mr. E. E. Mitchelson, Councillor of tile Township of Stamford a~d C lairmal~ of Zone 3 of the Niagara Regional Development Association, yes present at tim meeting and it was ordered on the motion of AId. 1,lcKinley and AId. Norton tibet he be heard. Councillor Mitchelson briefly outlined what had taken place previously and the fact that the City of Niagara Falls had been requested to beconie a Eembcr but to date had indicated no desire. He then pointed out what he considered tile advisability of baring full membership and asked Couoci] throu,~h iIis Uorship toe Mayor to give it serious consideration with a view to, as requested, becoming a Member. Mr. Mitchelson was assured by His Worship the Mayor that the matter would be given consideration. COUNCIL }~ETING Council Chamber, 6th.October,1958. The Conlxittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing tile by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Con~aittee. All Members were present. BYr.LAW TIle following By-lm~ was passed; No. 5684 - To provide monies for general purposes, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that Ald. %~lite.be Granted the privilege of introducing the by.-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily'suspended and the by-l~q be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously, Third Reading -Ald. Miller and Ald, Gregory - Carried U.animously. Council adjourned on the motion o~ Ald.' Miller and Ald. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th, October, 1958, C lark ,--- Mayor. Mr. Donald J. Fortie, Chairman of tile Niagara District Airport Development Committee, was present at the meeting and Alderman Gregory, Council's representative on that Colmnittee advised the Members of Council as to what had transpired at tile most recent meeting and gave some outline of what was proposed. ]Ic then submitted a resolution indicating that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls would participate in negotiations subject to satisfactory arrangements with the Federal Government and advocated very strongly that tile resolution as submitted, be adopted by the City Council. SEE Resolution S_EE Report Number 29~ Mr. Fettle, on request, elaborated somewhat further on tile questions involved indicating that he too was of the opinion it was desirable that the City of Niagara Palls approve. Ald. Morton who with the late Ald. B:ooks, had previously artended a meeting of the Airport Committee, indicated that at that time both of the Hembers of Council were not too much in fayour of toe suggestions advanced and referred to conditions which presently exist in the Welland Area and the Airport at that location. COM~f0NICATIONS Laid Over from a previous meeting; No. 265 - Greater Niagara Conmunity Chest - requesting Council's approval to a payroll deduction plan for tile forthcoming United Appeal Campaign, Ald. Martin, Chairman. of the Management Committee~ reported verbally that his Com~it~ec desirul to recommend tha~ p~rn:ission be ~ranted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and permission be granted as requested. Carried Unanimously. TENDERS Tenders had been called for the asphalt paving of Homew0od Avenue from Morrison Street to Maple Street; and Elm Street from Homewood Avenue to Stanley Avenue and it was ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Gregory that the tenders received, be openeds initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the tenderof Hard-Rock payins Limited, at a quotation of approximately $6,384.50 be accepted. Carried Unanimously. COI~NICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 282 - Realtors Association of Greater Niagara - invitation to second Annual Civic Night Dinner Dance, October 24th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory Chat the invitation be received, accepted and as many as possible attend. No. 283 o Greater Nlagara and District Credit Union - requesting issuance of a proclamation re Credit Union Day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the communication be received, filed and proclamation issued as requested. No. 284 - Chief Constable - re forthcoming Annual Conference of Chief Constables' Association of Ontario, at Brock Hotel, May 20th. to 22nd, 1959 and requesting co-operation of City Council to provide a luncheon or dinner. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the communication be received and referred to the 1959 Council with the request for fayDurable consideration. No. 285 - British-Canadian Veterans Association - indicating preference for the Remembrance Day S~rvice remaining at the Cenotaph in Queen Victoria Park, instead of alternating with Stamford Cenotaph. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Aid. Martin that the communication be received and the writer advised as to the preparations already underway for the Service this year and the difficulty involved in making any change at this time; and that the City Council are of the opinion that there should be a meeting of Committees of the two Councils with the Central Veterans Committee before arrangements are made for the 1959 Remembrance Day Service. No. 286 - Downtown Businessmen's Association - advising arrangements now completed with all but t~o property owners adjoining the City Parking Area on Park Street and requesting immediate attention for the commencement of the necessary work on the parking lot. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the communi- cation be received a~d tabled until the arrival of the delegates, Later in the evening, no one having arrived to speak on the communication, the feasibility of metering the parking area in question was discussed and the possible types of meters considered, following which it was ordered on the motion of ~ld. Morton and Ald. Martin that the paving of the parking area be proceeded with, with the understanding that meters will be installed, and the communication be received and filed. No. 287 - Niagara Peninsula Conservation Con,nittee - re possible establishment of a Conservation Authority covering the Niagara Peninsula and advising that a Member of this Conmittee will appear before Gouncil if desired. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that the conmunication be received and the w~iter be requested to have a representative appear before the City Council ~o give full information on this subject, ~o. 288 - Niagara Falls Separate School Board - expressing opposition to the proposed location of the proposed sewage treatment plant, in the Glenview Area, and requesting Council to consider an alternative site. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and Aid. Mowers that the petition on the ageads at this meeting be brought forward for consideration at this time. FURTHER ORDERED on the motion of jAld. Morton an~ Ald. White that Mr. Faho Martin~ signatory on the petition be heard at this time. Mr. Martin referred to the delegation present at the meeting from the Glenview Area and voiced a strong protest against the possible location of such a Plant~ due to the odours and fumes which could emanate therefrom and pointed out the nuisance of smoke and soot which the residents have to endure due to the proximity of the G.N.R. Round- house an~ also the Cyanamid Company. ~e advised that the parents of children attending schools in the area are quite concerned. His Worship the Mayor assured ~he delegation that consideration would be given but that no decision h~s been made concerning the site of the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant and pointed ~ut that the Engineering Consultants are only exploring possible sites. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Management Gonwnittee. SEE ~etition No.15 Ald.' Martin, Chairman 9f ~he Management Comittee, advised that one meeting had been held concerning this subject and two or three sites considered and that another'meeting will be held with H.G.Acres, Consulting Engineers, t~ go over. the locations visited by the MauaSeme~t. Committea, £o,l~owing which a,further report will be submitted to Council. No. 289 - City of Guelph - resolution to reconsider the formula in use r,;garding Children's A_{d Society rates. ORDERED on the motion of AId. ~.iar~in and Mowers that the resolution be received and filed. This actioi~ was take!~ fol!ouiu~ the City C]erk's verbal report as to the inconsistent) of the reg~}!utle:L No, 290 - Electrical Contractors' Association - enclosing S)-]aus of Lbv Asscclation; proposed by-law for the qualificatiou, registration and licensing for ilastcr Electricians and Journe)qnan Electricians; letters of approval .Cr=_,. !nt~rnatioua! Brotherhood of Electrical %~orkers, Local 303, ii.E.P.C. of Cntario and Firc Chic.C Win. Wade. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKiuley and AId. K~rton that representatives of the Association, present at this meeting, bc heard. 1'it, [rank Licfl addrcsj?d Council, indicating the desire of the Association to institut? a bL-!aw to s~-t a standard of qualification for those engaged in making ,=]cctrica! insta]]ati:ons in the City of Niagara Falls and in Stamford Township, for the protuction of it~ citizens from unqualified worh,anship and the use of unsafe mater~a]s. Ur. L;qf] suggested that the data subm~ trod at t!,is meeting be stnd~cd L~ C,>uuc:;,] a,~d i.ossib~' a meeting could be arranged with a delegation from the Association at a late, r date. O~ERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId, Gregory that the co:umuuicatiou m~d supporting data be received and referred to the Managerecur Conm~ittce for cousideratio~ and a report and the Co~ittcc be empowered to meet with Comnittces of the Vi31agc Chippaws and the Township of Stamford. No. 291 - Canadian Federation of Nayors and Municipalities - enclosing cop>' of letter from Legal Counsel in connection with opposition to re c~t application of Bell Telephone Company for an increase in rates and advising that the last date for entering an appeal against the Judgment of the Board of Transport Con~issioners is October 24th. ORDERED on the motiDa of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and the writer be advised that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls concur in the appeal. No. 292 - 1.!rs. Jacqueline Riopel - requesting amendment to Tourist Establishment By-law for the construction of a two-storey mote] on Lot 3, Plan 653, known as 1354 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Mo~.:ers that the com- munlcation be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. SEE lieport No. 294. REPORTS The followin~ Reports were presented; No. 294 - City ManaRer - reconuDending that the comnmnication of 1.lrs. Riopel for permission to erect a motel at 1354 Ferry St, be referred to the Property Conunittee for a report. ORDERED on the motion of AId, }forton and Aid. Nowors tbat the report be received and adoptdd. SEE Con~nunication No. 292 No. 295 - ManaKement Committee - reeonumending installation of a second compressor at Niagara Falls Filtration Plant, at an estimated cos{'. of ~1,750. to ensure continuous operation of the Plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 296 - Management Con~ittee - reconm~ending by-law be.prepared appointing Welfare Administrator, Assistant Administrator and the employment of a male clerk. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the report he received and adopted. No, 297 - Traffic Comnittee - report on inspection of parking regulations in effect on Rosedale Drive and advising that a further report will be presented upon the completion of paving. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and filed. No. 298 - Alderman Gregory - advising of attendance at recent meeting of Niagara District Airport Development Committee, outlining proposals and submitting resolution indicating that the City Council would participate in negotiations subject to satis- factory arrangements with Federal Government; and recon~endinc the adoption of this resolution. It was moved by Ald. White and Ald. Morton that the report be received and the resolution be tabled for farther study. This motion was lost by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - Aye -Ald. Morton, White and Martin; Nays - AId. Mowers, McKinley, Gregory and Mayor Hawkins, An amendment made by AId. Mowers and Ald. McKinley that Council approve the recommendation of Council's representative ,on the Airport Committee and the resolution as submitted be adopted. Carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote bing - Aye -Ald. Mowers, McKinley, Gregory and Mayor I1awkins; Naye- Ald. Morton, White and Nartin, SEE Resolution No. 82. No. 299 - City Clerk - reconm~ending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. NcKinley and AId, Gregory that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. PETITION The following Petition was presented; No. 15 - Faho Martin and 388 others 0 opposing proposed location of proposed Sewage Treatment Plant in Glenview Area. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the petition be received and referred to the Management Conunittee. SEE Co~mnunication No. 288, RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 82 - MOWERS - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Whereas this Council recognizes the need for and the importance of the establishment of adequate airport facilities to serve the municipalities of the Niagara District; and Whereas it is necessary and desirable for the municipalities affected to act jointly in order to achieve this result and to operate and maintain such airport facilities; Now Therefore The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, subject to satisfactory arrangnnents with the Federal Government, agrees and undertakes to negotiate with [he municipaltries concerned, a joint agreement to operate and manage as a regional airport the airport now known and operated as the St.Catharines Airport; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. (Contrary -Ald. Morton, ~nite and Martin). Carried. No. 83 - MOWERS - GREGORY - RESOLVED that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to the Niagara Falls Lorenzo Construction Jnnior Baseball Team for winning the All- Ontario Junior "A: Baseball Chmnpionship; and also to the Chlppawa Pet Wees upon their achievement in winning the O.B.A. Pet Wee "C" Chmnpionship; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 84 - MCKINLEY - GREGORY - RESOLVED' that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Mr. Stanley C. Thomson, of the Niagara Falls Fire Department upon his achievement in a.ttaining second place in the Instructors' Course held a't Gravenburst Fire Colle~; recently; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. BY-L~W The following By-law was passed; ,~o. 5685 - To amend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Martin that Aid. Nortou be granted the privilege of introducing, the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously.. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId, White 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. Morton and AId. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. RESOLUTION The following Resolution uas passed; No. 85 - MARTIN - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that the next regular mectiu~j of Co',l;a,.'i! bc held on Saturday morning, October ~8th. at 9 A.I,_,', and the ?.ca! of t|h, CorBoral:5o-~ be hereto affixed. , 3:uTri,.d ,U;!a:~.i;.o~lsJ- , Council adjourned to the Finance 1.1string on the motion of ','a , ilo::crs and \hl. McKinley. ' ..... READ AND ADOPTED, 18th. October, 1958. Clerk ' ' ..... ~ E_',,L',~v FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 14th. October,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Tuesday, October 14th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts, which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Cormaittee were present~ with the exception of AId. Miller. AId. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Acconnts in the amount of $64,009.20 were approved by the Gonm~ittes. 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 Aid. McKinley. The application of Messrs. Mrmak and Macesic for a permit to erect twelve units at the Queen Elizabeth Motel, at th,? corner of Ytau!ay .'.-~uuIc and Stamford Street, at an estimated cost of $25,000. which was referred to the Property Committee, was again presented for consideration along with the report of the Committee recon~nending the issuance of the building permit. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and the building permit be issued. The City Manager's report on the application of D. and N. Burland for a building permit for alterations to their premises known as tile ~oneymoon Cottages, 943 Clifton Mills at an estimated cost of $110,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Mr. O. C. Smtley for a building permit to erect a three-storey building in front of 819 Victoria Avenue, at an estimated cost of $35,000. was presented along with a further report of the ~tty M~nager recommendins that the ,application be.referred to tile Property Committee for further consideration due to tile fact that ~he addition of the third store~ would mean thatparking acco~aodation must be available for six units and that no parking space is available on the lot. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Mowers that Mr. and Mrs. Smiley who were present be permitted to speak. They both referred to the close proximity of two parking lots which could be used by their tenants. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Gregory that the application he referred to the Property Committee for consideration and a report. The City Manager's report on the application of Win. Black, 611 Victoria Avenue for a building permit to construct an addition to the front of his premises, was presented; the report indicated that the proposed construction would not conform to By-law Number 4929 and recommended that the application be referred to the Property Committee for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. l'[cKinl~y and Ald. Morton that the report be received and the application be referred to the Property Cormnittee. The City Manager's report on an application for a permit to move the dwelling at 1824 Peer Street to the rear portion of Lots 11 and 12, on Lowell Avenue. was presented for consideration; the report indicated that the proposal would not conformwith By-law No. 5335 with reference to minimum area requirements and that a permit should not be granted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and permit be not granted. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED. 18th. October, 1958. COUNCIL.MEETING Council Chamber, 14th.October,1958. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance }lotrings for thc purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Gommittee. All Members were present, with the exception of Ald. Miller. The followinB By-law was passed; ~o.. 5~.~6 - To provide monies for ~eneral purposes. ORDERED .on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that Ald. White be granted ~he privilege of introducing the-by-law and the by-law be given the firs~ reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be tenporarlly suspended' and tho by-law be ~iven the second reading. - Carried Unanimously, Third R_tading -Ald. Grtgory and Aid. 1.2owors - Cavril.d Council adjourned to Conf2rc. ncc ou the r'otio,~ '- -',-: .......... RE~ Ai~ ,9OPTED, !Orb. Octob2r, 1958. Clerk aaa ......... CO~ERE.~]CE Connc} 1 Chan:b._.r, _ ~.. October, ]953. TIle Conference Connnittce of the City Council assembled at tile close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Tuesday, October ]4th, 1958 for tbc purpose of considering the items presented to them. All M2mbers of the Committee x-;ere present, with the exception of Ald. Miller. His L~orship, Mayor llawkius~ nrcsided as Chairman. ' After consideration of tile items presented to thank, tile Con~nittec adjourned on the motion of Ald, White and AId. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 18th. October, 1958. FORTY-SIXTH MEETING Council Chamber, 18th.October,1958. REGULAR ~ETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 9.00 A.M. on Saturday morning, October lath, 1958 for the purpose o£ considering general business and finance. ~ill Members of Council were present, with the exception of gld. Miller and AId. Morton. Tile Council~ having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. ~wers. -Ald. McKinley arrived at the meeting CO~4UNICATIOI.]S Laid over from the previoua meeting; No. 292 - Mrs. Jacqueline Riopel - requesting amendment to Municipal By-law to allow construction of a motel at 1354 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId.Mowers and Ald. White that the con~unication be received and filed and the report of the Property Co~mlittee reconmlending that permit be not granted, be adopted. Carried Unanimously. Aid. Mowers a n~ember of the Property Committee advised verbally tibet the recomnendation of the Committee was not unanin~us as Ald. Miller was not present. SEE Report Number 300. The following Con~unicattons were presented; No. 293 - Niagara Regional Development Association - possibility of City becoming a Member. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Gregory that the City of Niagara Falls join the Association in accordance with the request of Mr. E. E. Mitchelson, Chairman of Zone 3 of the Association. This motion was tied~ the vote being - Aye -Ald. Mowers~ Gregory and Mayor Hawkins; Naye- Ald. Mar~in, McKinley, and White. Prior to this action, Ald. White moved that the matter he received and filed, but there was no seconder. During the discussion on the motion~ Aid. Mowers was of the opinion that the City could not a~ford to .be left out of .any planning which might involve the area as a whole. Mayor Hawkins was of the opinion that any regional development would be beneficial to the City, which was concurred in by AId. Gregory. ~Id. White in speaking against the motion expressed strong opposition against membership, stating that in his opinion the City of Niagara Falls will not gain anything through membership. N~. 294 - Local Board of Health - requesting authority for the sponsoring of an~ additional Sanitary Inspector at the Course presently being conducted in Toronto for such Inspectors. ORDERED on the motio~ of Ald, Mowers and Ald. Martin that the communication be received and filed and authority granted as requested. No. 295 - Children's Aid Society of Welland County - invitation to Annual Luncheon, October 22nd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin. and Ald. McKinley that the 'communication hs received, the invitation accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible artand. No. 296 - St. Patrick's Catholic Women's League - invitation to HarveSt Dinner-on October 26th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and Ald, Gregory that the communication be received, invitation accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible attend. No. 297 - Greater NiaRara Central Veterans ' Committee - invitation to Annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service, November 9th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and AId. McKinley that the communication be received, invitation ttccepted and His Worship the Hayors as requested' in the comunication, urge the citizens of Niagara Palls to attend the Service and as many of ~he Members of Council as find it possible alSo'attend. No. 298 - Niafara Falls Cataract Junior i{ock~'.y T.~.am - apprcciat;ol~ f.,r supUort during 1957-58 Season. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~iowers 8pd .~i. i'hj tc thaC the conm~unication be r~ceivcd and filed. The next conmmnication which was received too ]atv the agenda, was ordered read on the !"orion of Aid. I.[o~vcrs and %]d. Crc,j~r:,-. No. 299 - W, A. Snyder - e::pr'-~ssing dissatisfactio, at not v:,c,,ivir~Z :K,t~ce of a Traffic Genrecities meeting with Downtowv Businesslnel~s .'~5soc~aCiol- ~;~ ?~i~r.~ssff~t~ oppositian to further insta]latio:~ of parking meters, ~RDE~ED ,,n ti'~, i~ot~o-~ o~7 Ai6. ~artin and AId. White that the corc~unlcation be' received and filed. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; Me. 300 - Property Conrad|tree - reconn'!endipg that pcrn,isslou I',,- ~'.ot granted construction of a motel at 1354 Ferry Street. ORDERED ,~n th~ motion of Ald.l-|o~;crs and A!d. White that the report be received and adopted. SEE Comr~unicatiou .,"o,292 No. 301 - Nanaf, ement Committee - reconm~ending the arranging of a iLectin~ with Niagara Parks Conm~ission, to secure pcrmission to conduct a survr,y of a po~:sihla site on Parks Conehiss|on property for proposed sewage treatmcnt plant; and further recor~nending the arrangements be made for all Members of Council to visit the Zzwaga Treatment Plant at St. Thomas on October 31st. ORDERED on the motion o[ '~ld.[iowers and Ald. I~ite that the report be received and adopted. No. 302 - City Manager - recommending the installation of an addit|offal street light on Eastwood Crescent in front of No. 687. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. White that the report be received and adopted. No. 303 - City Manager - enclosing copy of Sun~nary of Application for position of Junior Clerk and advising of the appointment of Miss Lorraine Bell. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. No. 304 - City Clerk - reconunending issuance of licenccs. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. Aid. Mowers referred to excessive speeding on Epworth Circle and expressed the opinion that the trouble is not being caused by students attending the school. The Alder'man requested the Traffic Cormnittee to study the possibility of reducing the speed limit in the school zone; and suggested that an unmarked Police Car might go to the area to checkthis situation. tIIS Worship the Mayor advised that he would take the matter up with the Police Department and assured the Alderman that the Traffic Committee would take his suggestion under advisement. BY-LAW The followin.% By-law was passed; Np. 5687 - To appoint a b~nicipal Welfare Administrator and an Assistant Municipal Welfare Administrator for the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of AId. W]~ite and AId. Gregory that Ald. Martin be granted the privilege of introducing'the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. McKinley 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. Martin and AId. Mowers - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 27th, October, 1958. The tit} l.!anager's report on {'he app]]catio;~ nf Zo'.,j.r'- -'!T'J vat !L Shannon for a permit to erect a sign at 614 Victoria hcn!~., 'a,' a!~ cost of $25.00 was presented. ORDERED on the v~otion of A d. C~-.3j r; and Mowers that the report be received and adopted and perFit .issued, Clerk The Conm~ittce arose and reported to Council Mayor Hawkins; READ A!~ ADOPTED, 27th. O,;tober, 1958. Clerk Chairman of loinante FINANCE ~ETING Council Chamber, lath .qctober, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Saturday morning, October lath, 195~, to deal with various items referred to them. All Members of the Conm~itt~e were present, with tbe exception of Ald. Mille~ and Ald. Morton. Ald. I-~ite, Chairman of the Conunittee, presided. The application of O. storey building in front of the dwelling at 819 Victoria Avenue, which was referred to the Property Committee for consideration, was agai'n presented along with the Property Conunittee's report recommending that a permit for a two-storey building will be issued bet unless adequate parking facilities are provided, it is impossible to recommend the construction of the third storey~ Before dealing with the Property Gommittee's report, it was ordered that a communication which had been just handed to the Clerk, be read,. on the motion of Mayor Ilawkins and Ald. McKinley. The ,~ communication was from Mr. Matt Calzonetti of the White Bose Service Station, at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Morrison Street advising that arrangements had been made for ample parking of cars for tenants of O. C. Smiley. 819 Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Mayor Hawkins that the building permit be granted for the erection as requested, subject to the distinct under- standing that adequate off-street parking will be provided for the tenants of the proposed structure. C. Smiley, for a building permit to erect a three- The City Manager's report advising that detailed plans for the p~oposed motel on Lot 9 and Part of ~ot 10 on the north side of'Lundy~s Lane~ at an estimated cost of $62,500.00 )Scotsmen's Motel) have now been filed, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the mo~on of Ald. McKinley and Mayor Hawkins that the report be received and filed. The City Manager's report in connection with the application of Isidore Cam, 1788 Drummond Road, for a permit to move a cabin from the Queen Elizabeth Motel at the corner of Stamford St. and Stanley ~ve. to the rear of his premises on Drummond Road and requesting permission Co move the cabin across Coronation Park, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and 'AId. · Mowers that the report be received and filed and permission be granted to move the building across Coronation Park in dry weather, and that the placing of the building ~n the rear of his p[emises be referred ~o tile Property Oommittee with power to act. COUNCIL MEETING Council C|,amber, 18th .October, 1958. The Con~nittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the completion of business. All Members were present with the exception of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Ald. Howers and Aid. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED 27th. October, 1958. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 18th.October,1958. The Conference Conradtree of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Saturday morning, October ]Sth, 1958. All l'!embers were present, with the e.~;ception of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton. Ills Worship, Mayor llawki,,s, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the itcras presented to them, the Conmdttec adjourDed on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Mov:ers. READ A~D ADOPTED, 27th. October, 1958. Clerk ' COURT OF REVISION Council Chamber, 24th October, 1958. ~e Court of Revision on The Assessment Roll commenced sitting at 10:00 A.M. Friday, ictober 2~th, 1958, at which the following action was taken upon the respective appeals: Members present: J.G. Collins, Chairman, John T. Clement and Albert Benson. Roll Poll No.-- No_t_. Respecting De_Cis~p~_p~,~Cpp~r~ 170 1 223 Terrace Ave. Dismissed 2 586 Ferguson St. Allowed 427 2 460B 2 8~2 4 872 4 1071 1796 ) 19~ x) 19~- 20oo 2031-~ 2036 20~ 2123- 2126 223~ 2~06 286~ 30Z7 3595 ~960 ~9- 39k7 ~ARpellant M. Batty Watson Thos. O. Bugg 913 Bridge St. Glenview Social Club Osvaldo Orlando Leslie Wauchope Fraser & Fraser 677 Ontario Ave. 5 R.L. O'Banion 8 An%on~ Toffolo 9 Hydro-Electric Con~n. of Niagara Falls 9 Rosberg,s Ltd. 63~ Erie Ave. 9 J.E. Koch 9 Theodore Panchyshyn 10 Joseph Giutard 10 Louis Stein 2011 Brookfield Ave. 10 John Zaborowski 12 Emilfo Lupia 1~ , John ~. Reynolds 16 Marriett Whyte 17 John & Anna Breski · 18 George Husiak 18 Jos. Maddelena 19 Joe, Maddelena 21 Jos. Maddelena 21 Fraser & Fraser 22 T, Dunean 23 IAMarsh & IA~rsh 233 Rickson Ave. 90 Hickson Ave. 728 Park Street Lee Pock Estate 663-~ Queen St. ~4 Second Ave. 139SKi m St. 329 Morrison St. Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Building reduced $~00,00 and split between residential and coMnercial. Dismissed Dismissed A II owed. Assessor to adjust Queen Street Parking $2,600. reduction on Parking Lot Lot 544 Queen St. 7/+5 River Road 495 Ellis St. 488 Ellis St. 904 Welland Ave. 637 Ellis St. 833 Second Ave. 1415 Huron St. 140~ Alexander Cres. 339 Seneca St. 35~ Seneca St. 1~:~: Ontario Ave. ~?~ ~veroon Cres. Dismissed Dismissed Allowed Abatement allowed of 4~% Abatement - $315.76 Building increased $400.00 Dismissed Building reduced $300.00 D~smissed Building reduced $70.00 Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed MoOlashan-Clarke Co. Building reduced $25,600.00 Palmet Avenue llOJ St, lawrence Ave. Allowed 730 Eastwood Cres, Dismissed ": : .... Roll · '{'. Poll No, Appellant RespectinK Decision of Court Roll No. Poll No. 4730 26 Girolamo Fonseca 120~ Jepson St, Building reduced $975,00 B294 4 4796-1 26 52~8 29 6282 33 6607A 35 6768 36 7022-3 38 706i 38 7061 38 7287 39 B16A 1 B]46 3 Bl~9 3 Si53A 3 B170 3 B17~ 3 735 -3 B190 3 F,P. Agar ReF, Z~mmerman Domenic Fillipone Shell Oil Co. of Canada 1882 Stanley Ave, Box 220, Adelaide St. P,Oo Toronto, Ontario Okranian Greek Orthodox 1906 Sylvia Place Church Arlene M~norLtd. R,Fo Zimmerman R,F, Zimmerman Brian M, Olsen 1~07 Twidale Ave. Allowed 1689 Ellen Ave, Assessor to adjust 1709 Temperance Ave, Building reduced $320°00 Dismissed 2136 Barker St. 1956 Drumnond Road 1956 Drummond Road 1954 S~mnes St. Dismissed Dismissed ALlowed Allowed Dismissed Under Section 124 - Asses~m-nt Act - Abatements and Refunds R,F. Zimmerman 2~ River Road Allowed ' ' Abatement - $18,8Q do 602 Erie Ave, . Allowed Rebate - $7,72 do 630Erie Ave. Allowed Abatement - $15.88 do ~65 ~ark St, Allowed . . Abatement - $~1,72 do 226 Park St, Allowed Abatement - $1~,9~ do 461 Quee~ St, Allowed for 30% . Rebate - $318,1~ do 461 Queen St, Allowed for 30% Rebate - $318,42 do 429 Queen St, Allowed Tax A~a%ement - $83,80 882 888 B321 B355 B477A B478 B490 B539 B560 26O2 S~8i 13 R582 i3 B59i 13 S60i ~4 -S6~2& 19 B670 19 4 4 4 6 10 lo 11 i3 747 3 Martin, Calvert, Bates & Sheppard 520 Queen Street 3A3-9 Queen St. Dismissed B221 3 R.F. Zimmerman B2/~A ~. do B250 4 do B273 /,. do 313 .Queen St, 767 Queen St. 739 Queen St. 623 Queen St. Artowed. Abatement - $79,83 Abatement - $12.45 Abatement - $5~,62 B671 i9 B~i 20 r B686 B699A 22 Allowed B730 23 Rbbatem; L - $22.23 Appellant R.F. Zimmerman do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do Respecting 531 Queen St, 587 Queen St, 529-35Queen St. 619723 WeLland Ave. 1075.Bridge St, 517 Simcoe St, 5OTSimcoe St, 582'Queen St, '747 Welland Ave. 88OVictoria Ave. 765-767Valleyway 931 Victoria A*e. 927 Victoria A~e. 819 Morrison St, 737 Fourth Ave. 1871 Falls Ave, 1821 River Road 1651 River Road 1007 WeLland Ave, Oec~ip~ip~_ P--f_gP~F~ Allowed Abatement ~ $53'82 Allowed Abatement - $32.63 Allowed Abatement - $18,92 Allowed Abatement ~ $15.12 Allowed Abatement - $60,77 Allowed Abatement - $6,18 Allowed Abatement - $30.90 ALlowed Abatement - $87.55 Allowed Abatement- $2-45 Allowed Abatement - $33-99 Allowed for 35% and change of School Support Rebate -$109,~1 Allowed Abatement -$53,56 Allowed Abatement -$36,~ Allowed Abatement - $23.18 Allowed Abatement - $43-78 Allowed Abatement - $5.15 Allowed Abatement - $11,85 Allowed Abatement - $1,27~,62 Abatement - $1A,9~ 1090 St. Lawrence Ave. Allowed Abatement - $36,82 106~ Victoria Ave. Allowed Abatement - $34,76 1318 Victoria AVe, Allowed A~atement - $12.~ 16~7 m~en Ave. Allowed Abatement - $101,45 B1056 Poll .No, Appellant 34 R.F. Zimmerman 35 do 36 do B1067 36 do B1094 36 do 6949 37 do Bll~O 38 do Bl168 38 do 7120 38 do Business - Arrears 557 H, Dickson 55S do 581 do 586 do 592 :..', ~., 599 ::=- ~ 601 :i i 625 '~i · ~; II do do do do do do do Respecting 2085 Lund~,s Lane 1432 Ferry St, 1792 Ferry St, 1886 Main St. 19~O Mai~ St, 1847 Robinson St, 2107Main St. 1986 Drummond Rd. .1909-11 Main St, Decision of Court Allowed Rebate - $74,89 Allowed Abatement - $76,7~ Allowed Abatement - $26,~ Allowed Abatement - $90.8~ Abatement - $62.83 Allowed - 45% on dwelling Rebate - $55,77 Allowed - 35% on Conmercial part Rebate - $82,~0 ALlowed Abatement - $A~.76 Abatemint - Allowed for 30% Rebate - $20~.10 W. Waitowick '20~3 Main St. A, Pierini '232 Bridge Niagara Launderette 1020 Centre S~, Rainbow Plumbing 6~ Clifton Ave. Robert Smith 2062 Main Stpeet 1986 D~-=~end James Nalsey .%8 lh'ie Awe, Rand & Conway 581 Erie Ave, Rbgina Cote 5e3 Erie Ave. Allowed Abatement 1954 - $13.55 Allowed Abatement 1957 - $15,12 Allowed Abatement 1957 - $6,10 Abatement 1957 - $6~.8~ Abatement 1955 - $33-77 Abatement 1957 - $2~.% Allowed Abatement 1957 Abatement 1956 - $9-O3 Allowed Abatement 1957 - $2~.19 Walmsley &' Spx~Angett Allowed &2 E~e Ave. Abate~emt 19~7 - $10&.23 Lloyd Wilson Allowed 1196 Fourth Ave, Abatmnt 195~-6 - $51,12 Servioe ~*ohine '& Tool All ~ed 1~O Lewis Ave, Abatee~nt 1957 - $61,68 john ~A~An Allowed 10~0 M~Rae 8t,, Abatement 195~-5 - $~+.79 Roll Poll 653 654 660 661 662 676 68O 687 693 698 7oo 7ol 705 706 7o7 711 718 723 School Support 195 1 25~ 2 3S~ 2 ~5-1 2 Appe] 18nt H. Dickson do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do Respecting Decision of Court Frank Garbutt 777 Morrison St. Vern Lawrence 777 Morrison St. Allowed Abatement 1956 - $94.86 Allowed Abatement 1957 - $99.26 Cabin Chiropractic Clinic Allowed 735 Ontario Ave. Abatement 1953-~-5 - $151.~1 Guiseppi Bottechie Allowed 2201 Orchard Ave. Abatement 1956 - $9.58 .~hite's P~rnace Shop Allowed ~65 Park St. Abatement 1957 - $36.58 .E.B. AUgust 627 Queen St. .Dr. H.W. Chem~ers 660 Queen St, ,john Gratto~ 249 River Road I. LaRosa 7~7 Second Ave. Border Car Saies 5~5 Sirocco St. Felice Moto~s' 1736 Stanley Ave, 1736 Stanley Ave. A. Roszel 602 Third Avenue 784 Third Ave. Mro Bati~ 1039 Third Ave, HarrF Herbert 71A Victoria A~e, G. Foley 1318 Victoria Ave, Allowed Abatement 1956-7 ~ $222.35 Allowed Abatement 1957 - $126.12 Allowed Abatement 1957 - $18,36 Allowed Abatement 1957 - $26,18 Allo~wed Abatement 1957 - $2~.9~ Allowed A~atement 1956 - $94.86 Abatement 1956 - $%.86 Allowed Abatement 1957 - $5.14 Allowed Abatement 1957 - $5.1~ Allowed Abatement 1957 - $5.14 Allowed Abatement 1954-5 - $262,22 Abatement 195~ - $24.75 Highlam:i Food Freezer Allowed 1695 Victoria .Ave, Abatement 1957 - $107,70 Niagara Falls ~A, Vanuden Separate School Board 226 Terrace Ave,, do C. 'Severin 96 Broughton Aye. do A.~Moro 593 Fergtmon do sj S+Ad k W Welland Ave,. do V. hex,ub:tn..I. 476 B~dge, Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed - No. N_oo Appellant 1~07 5 Niagara Falls Separate School Board 1468 7 do 1568 8 do 197G 9 do 2177 10 do 2152 10 do 236~ 11 do 2378 t2 do 2709 14 do 2793 14 do 3177A 17 do 3320 18 do 3357 18 , do 3759 20, do 389/* 21 - do /.O31 ,22 de /*082 22~ /*922 27 do /*989 27 do /*876 27 do ~e77 27 do 5127, ~8 .: - ,-~o ...,, .... 5117 28 do Respecting Decision of Court C. Skovy Allowed 558First Ave. L. Repath 1~12 Nenzie St. Allowed P. Karpinski 1390Bridge St. Allowed R. Housser 237 Morrison St. Dismissed E. Wraight Allowed 8~8 Ontario. Ave. W. Deveaux Allowed ~:~!: Morrison St. W.J. Little Allowed 787 Morrison'St. J.Po Sloan 883 Buckley Ave. Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed V, Arbuscato 1073 Huron F. Macdonell 6~8 Third Ave. H.C, Adams 975 Homewood Ave. 'R. DellAera 978Ontario Ave. Re Hens 1305 Ontario Ave. B.-Naliskcirch Allowed 1012 St, Lawrence Ave. L, Surb!ys Allowed llOSMcGlashan Cres. ,M. Barbeau 709 Jepson St. Dismissed P. Crowley Allowed 1105 St. Lawrence Ave. · A. Silveri Allowed 1210 NcRae St. M. Fiorentino 1369 Stamford Allowed S. Stirpe Allowed !l:~3McRae · L. MiSita ~A15 ~Rae St. Allowed. L, Connell/ Allowed 1030 Robex,¢ Sialski 9~8 Robert Allowed Roll 5357 5556 561~ 5677 5895 6366 6/,33 6626 6552 66W, 6878 7209 Poll No. Appellant Respecti_ng Dec_ip_ip.n_' .... - .... __ of Court 29 Niagara Falls C. Fleming Allowed Separate School Board 1729 Victoria Ave. 30 do P. Vitale Allowed 1~81 MacDonald Ave. 31 do G. Morrison Dismissed 1678 Buchanan Ave. 31 do C. Bilotta Allowed 1902 Ellen Ave. 32 do W. Bulani Dismissed 16/.5 Gladstone Ave. 32 do J. Black Dismissed 1541 Spring 3/* do M. Allore Allowed 1759 rLowell Ave. 3t~ do Gi Bianco Allowed 1837 Main St. 35 do J.I. Savoie Allowed 2168 Stanley Ave. 35 do E. Rocco Allowed 1938 Clark St. 36 do T. Luciano Allowed 1510 Ferry St. 37 do P.D. Pasco Allowed 1652 Peer St. 39 do M. Zulich Allowed 1953 Murray St. The Court then adjourned, SU~y OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE COURT Building Assessment Reduced Abatements and Refunds under Section 12~ Abatements and Refunds - Business Reconmended struck off - Arrears of Business Tax $29,965.00 $ 1,313.75 $ 2,869./*0 $ 1,901,70 Certified Correct, ~eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee®eeeeeeeeeeeee i FORTY-SEVENTtl ~ETING REGULAR MEETING C,~uncil Chamber, 27 th .October, 1958. Pursuant to adjoui'nment, Council met at 7.30 p.m, on P-ovday, 27th. October, 1958, for the purpose of considerfag general business and finance. All Mere. hers of Council Lore proscut. Tl:e Council', having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting,' adopted these on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Morton, CO~[UNICATIONS The following ConmumicatioDs were presented; No. 300 - British-Canadian Veterans Association - invitation to E1 Alamein Comnemoration on October 31st. at 8 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Morton that the invite'rich be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council and their wives as find it. possible arc to attend. No. 301 ~ Retarded Children's Ass6ciation - requesting proclamation of the week of November 16th. to 27. as ""Retarded Children's Week". ORDERED on themotion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the conlaui~ication be received and filed and the proclamation be issued as ~equested. No. 302 - St. John's Ambulance - requesting ~rovision of accommodation for storage of equipment, etc. ORDER~D on the mdion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Miller that the communication be received and referred to the joint meeting of the City Council and the Township Council to be held ~n Tuesday evening, October 28th. No. 303 - Motorville Rockets Hockey Team - requesting that City purchase an ad in Hockey Progrant. ORDERED on the motion df °Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and Telerred to the Chairman of Finance with power to act, No. 304 - Mrs. Jacqueline RiopeP - submitting another application for the erection of a motel at 1354 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the application be received and filed. SEE Report No. 305 No. 305 - R~ver Realty Development Limited - requesting amendment to Tourist Establishment By-law re proposed site for motel at the corner of Kitchener St. an~ Victoria Ave. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Aid. White that the comnunication be received aud referred to the Property Conmittee for a report, No. 306 - I%tagara Peninsula Conservation Committee - advising that their Chairman would attend this Council Meeting, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and Council wait upon the arrival of the Chairman. SEE ADJOURNED MEETING Y,. 307 - 12~Daft~n~nt of Planuin~ add Development - proposed Conservation Authority for the Niagara Peninsula. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and AId. Morton that the cosmunication be received and two representatives be appointed to attend the meeting to be held on Novembe~ 20th. 1958. SEE Resolution No.86 No. 308 - Thomas Tomli~son - protesting condition on vacant lot on Ellen Avenue, ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald, Morton that the eonmunication be , received and referred to the City Manager for a report. REPOFTS The fell owin · . g Reports were presented; No. 305 - City l. Zanagcr - advising of re-applicaLiop of to erect a motel at 1354 j:";rr:.' ~tr:~ct. ORDEP, ED on th: and AId. Howera that the report bc received and .Filed. lqo. 306 - City t. lanager - advising of subn,jms~oD of a sketch b,' P~ov~nclal Gas Company for installation of a high pre.qsure 4-inch main at Street and Clifton Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Ni]lcr and Ald. Kov:ers that the report be received and filed. No. 307 - City Engiueer - report on attcvdance at Cit'. Ev~inel.r's Association Hooting on October 19th. in ?.mbec. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Houers and AId. Uhite that the report be received and filed. No. 308 - City Engineer - report on attendance at Convention of Canadian Institute on Sewage and Sanitation at Quebec City, Oct. 20th. to 22rid. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Morton that the report be received and filed and the City Engineer conunended for bis fine report. ' No, 309 - City Clerk - recon~nending issuauce of liceuces. ORDERED on the hierich of AId. Morton and AId. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and licenets issued accordingly. VERBAL REPORT AId. Gregory, Council 's representative on the Airport Committee, reported verbally at this time on the meeting artended on Thursday, October 23rd. at the St. Catharines Airport and advised of the decision made at the meeting to send a representation from the Airport Con~nittae to Ottawa by November 4th. or a few clays following November 10th, concerning the future development of the Airport. The Alderman advised that the Chairman of the Con~nittee, Mr. D. Forgie, would be attending, and that this matter was being brought to Council~s attention in the event they wished to send a representative on this deputation to the Department of Transport in Ottm~a. AId, Gregory advised that he had no desire to attend, but was of the opinion that Council should decide, It was agreed that it would not be necessary to have representation on the deputerice going to Ottawa, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId, Mowers that the verbal report of \ld,Gregory be received and adopted. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No, 86 - GREGORY - MORTON - RESOLVED that AId, Mowers and AId, Martin be appointed as CouDnil~s representatives to attend the organization meeting arranged by the Minister of Planning and Development in connection with the establishment of a Conservation Authority for the Niagara Peninsula, on Novc~l,m- ?Q,:h. 1~5~ at Prudhon~e's Carded Ccntrc ucjcj, Vj,}cland, Ontario; and the Seal of the Corporatiou be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl~l -LAW ~he following Byelaw was presented; No. 568_.____/8 - A by-law to authorize the construction of asphalt pavements on llomewood Avenue and Elm Street as Local Improvements under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Morton timat Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and time by-law be given time second reading. - Carried Unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS Copies of the Financial Statements of tile Tourist and Industrial Committees of tile Chamber of Conwnerce had been distributed to the blembers of Council for their perusal and Aid. Miller queried as to tile reason for the amount of $4.500. which Council had allocated to the Chamber for a T.V.filnh one-bali of which has uow been allocated to Convention costs. ORDERED on tile motion of A]d. Miller aud Ald. Mowers that the minutes and any other correspondence dealing with this subiect be made available to the Council. ~ Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers. ' READ/t~D ADOPTED,jrd. lbvember, 1958. Clerk Mayor FINANCE ~ETING Counci 1 Chamber, 27th. October,195F., · The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, October 27th, 1958 for tile purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Con~aittee were present. Aid. White. Chairman of Finance, presided. Conm]ittee. Sundry Accounts in tile amount of $106,432.46 were approved by the The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Couucil on time mot~on of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. The application of Gould-Leslie Limited to erect four standard poster displays on Ontario llydro property on Allan Avenue, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on time motion of Ald. Mowers and AId. Morton that the application be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. The City Manager's report on the application of Antimony and Joseph. Rocco for a building permit to erect a one-s~orey addition to the north side of the existing building at 249 River Roads at an estimated cost of $4,000, was presented for consideration, 6RDERED on the motion of AId, Miller and Ald, Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit issued, The City l:anaJe,:'.: report on the app]icati:!:! {,c "-;~:r': ". a building permit to erect: a 30-unit mor:{~l ou Car, adian ::~,r~,f: Avenue between Ccntre Street and Ualnut Street, at an csti:'atl.,j was presented for consideraLien. ORDERED o~ Ch.. :;toCi,~ oC Miller that the report be rcc,~ived and adopt,x[ a,~! ['C:i'iXtii' l[:;StieC. li~rricd '~ld. Martiu and lqayor i!awkins-contrary. P,-ior to this ac~:~,3 queried as to the status o5 the municipal par ;i vj ].,t and :.'as :x,7 '3 .: L',at negotiations would have to bc entered iuto Co]lc.2rpin~ the The City Mauagcr's ruport on thc appli,zat'ion of ';stl!.=r .i!!:::r ~=.-r a permit to erect a plastic illu.t:inated sigu at 1999 Hortb L:-ni:' '~t,'-,ct at an estimated cost of :?450. was presented for co'~sideratiu:,_. C,RDi~P]ZD c,,l thc :qtj.,,- AId. Mortoe and AId. Miller that the report bc received and ade'~tL'd aud p:~ri!ill issued. TIle report of the City Manager on tile app!icatiou o:'_· jal!',_'s 2riand far permission to erect a motel ell the perth part of Let l. r~a:! 653. ai: ~;!~. east corner of Clark Avenue and Ferry Street at all estil:mt-cd cot:t of ~;70,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED o, the motiou of I-is}or UawluLns and Morton that the application be referred to the Property Con~a:ittec for a repurt. The Committee arose and reported to Council on tile motion of Aid. ~'!cKiDl e" aud Aid. Hartin, ' ' ' READ AND ADOPTED, 3rd. lqoven:ber, 1958. Clerk 'J ........ ' ....... COUNCIL ~ETING Council Chamber, 27th. October,1958. The Comanittee 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 were present, ~-LAW The following By-law was passed; ~o. 5689 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that Ald. White be granted the privilege of introduoing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory 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, Morton and AId, %~hite - Carried Unanimously, DEPUTATION ~. Francis Goldring, Chairman of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Committee. appeared in response to a previous request of Council for further information concerning the Conm~ittee's activity and expressed in some detail the origin of the Committee, its aims and objects~ stressing the fact that it would seem desirable for the interest of the area at large that all mnnici- pallties support the Authority which could bring about needed controls and improvements. On being queried as to the costs involved, he indicated that approximately 50% of the cost was born by the Provincial GovErnment and tltat. ~he suggested per capita rates quoted byhim were after the contributions from the Government had been considered. Prior to Mr. Goldring's remarks. he was advised by His Worship the ~.layor that Council had already appointed two. representatives who would be attending the meeting scheduled for Prudhou~ne's Garden Centre llotel on November 20th. it being understood that the purpose of this meeting was primarily a fact-finding one and any binding action would not be taken at tbat time. Conncil adjourned on tile motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. I, IcKinley. READ At]] ADOPTED. 3rd. November. 1958. ~ORTY-EIGHTH !"J':ETiI:G JOlIiT HEE'YI!~C A joint meeting of ~be Councj.]s oE the Cit~ of iiiaga:'a iaT!s a::d Tovm. ship of Stamford was held in the Conncil CI'~:~bcr at ti~e Ci~5 ila'~l of 0ctoher 2gth. 1953 at 7.30 p.m. for Zhe purpt~se of discussin~ various of corn:on interest. Those present were, representing the City of iZiaLara l~orship ~ayor E. M. lla~,'ki~s, A!dermc~ Uhitc, torts?, CregorL , !: 'rl-i,-, I:, IUu]e~ Miller add Mowers; The Cit5 lqanager, Cit~, C;erk, Cihy Engineer and Representing the Township of Starsford, Beputy Reevd ~h{i. S,~otheran, Coun,:l Keighan, Allan and M~tchelson; the Township Clerk and Townsl:l:p Faginkier. His F!orship 1.layor Hawkins opened the meeting sod referred to its purpose. the discussion of joint problems, and advised tl~at the first item on the age,de :~las the matter of possible control and sale of fireworks. At this time. on the motlot of Aid. Miller and AId. Morton, Mr. D. E. Calvert, '..C., of ].iartin, Calvert, Bates and Shcppard, was heard speaking on betel f of merchants in the City of Fiagara Fails and read a petition signed by some thirty-three merchants protesting restrictions on the sale of fireworks and thereupon filed the petition with the City Clerk. Calvert pointed out the hardship involved if sales were curtailed, indicating that the sale primarily was to the tourist and that tltis reveuuc represented an iD.'p~rtant one and indicating that he on behalf of his clicnts was opposed to the actiou suggested by the Local-Council of Women. lie then referred to F,;dera! contro'l.s presently in effect and as to the accident incidence,quotl~d in Federal stat.Lstics, pointing out that the iucidonce was extremely lo:7, jn fact almost negligiblu. suggested that in his opinion. legislation locally was not remd. red but tltat if a by-law was considered, that be advocated curtailment of sale Ec not consider~!d and that any drastic action concerning the setting off of firev~orks be avoidt~d. At this point, the Clerk read the cos~unications previously received froE the Greater Niagara Home and School Council. and from the Local Council of Wol0~-n, so that Councils might be refreshed as to their contents, and at that poiut, on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory, the representative of the, Local Council of Women, Mrs. Legsick was heard. She indicated that the presentation by l.lr. Calvert was misleading and advised that she was in possession of clippings favourin~ controls and referred to available statistics as to injuries at~.d fires created by tile indiscriminate use of fireworks; also indicating that the sale of fireworks did not constitute the only source of revenue for merchants and that if some action ~,;as not taken by the Councils, she would be back possibly with a legal representative. Aid. Morton expressed the view that tile suggestions as to the banning of fireworks except for the weeks prior to the 24th. of ~lay and July 1st. would accomplish the desired result and indicated that he was prepared to move accordingly. Mr, Keighan stated that he appreciated the vie~s' of both sides on this question but felt that some respousibility should be accepted by the merchants where the sale of fireworks is involved. His Worship Mayor ~[aw]:{ns ,~tod ,,~,~ that any final action is taken it '..ould bc necessary to bring the Cguncil o£ the Village of Chippaws iuto consideration, a view with which Deputy Reeve Sootheran agreed. Mr. Mitchelson felt that more statistics on both sides of the question should be made available before tile framing of any by-law was considered and also approved the Mayores suggestion as to the inclusion of tile Village of Chippaws. Following some further discussion it was ordered on the motion of AId. Martin and Councillor Allan that the matter be referred to the 1959 Councils for earl~ consideration. Carried Unanimously. The question of a possible by-lm~ to provide for registration of Master and Journeyman Eleetrioians was then b~ought to the fore and Mr. Leonard Neale of Provincial Engineering Limited addressed the Councils, explaining the purpose of the proposed by-law and advising that all groups affected are favourable. He suggested that a Conmittee to study the matter with the Association might be formed. Again, following further discussion and explanation from an Official of the Electrical Association, it was ordered on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. White that Con~nittees be set up in the respective Councils, including the Village of Chippawa, to work with representatives of Electrical Contractors' Association and the Solicitors for the respective municipalities, to consider this question and bring in a report and recommendation. Carried Unanimously. The matter of grades to be established on the disposal area of Valley Way, was then brought forward and the Councils were advised by the City Manager, MrI. Orr, that agreement had been reached between the Engineers of the municipalities concerned as to the grades which would be est~blished a~d which ~jould serve most satisfactorily. The question raised by the Cataract Nursing Division of St. John' s Ambulance as' to provision of a room which coul{] be utilized for training and storage of equipment in either municipality, was then discussed, at which time Aid. Gregory advised that he had been in contact with Colonel Watson and had been advised that the letter received by the Councils was unauthorized and that be had reason to believe that a room can become available if the uroper course of action is taI,.en through St. John Is a~lministrative section and suggested that the letter should be returned with this advice. Following discussiou it was ordered on the motiono£ Ald. Mowers and AId. White that the letter from the Cataract Iqursing Division of St. John's Ambulance be replied to indicating that regrettably we are unable to provide the room requested. Carried, - Aid. Miller-contrary. Mr. Alonzo Robertson then ~ppeared before the Councils together with Members of the Executive of the Chamber of Couuneree and on request from Ills Worship Mayor Hawkins, Mr. Robertson proceeded to outline his suggestions, illustrated by maps, as he sees it conce}:ning a possible rclocation of railroads in the City and Township. He was careful to intimate that he had no personal interest but that what was being suggested by him would result in adequate clearance where the bridge enters Canada at River Road near the present Whirlpool Rapids Bridge and the railroads would then proceed to Stanley Avenue by the old N.S. and T. right-of-way to the WabaSh. This would eliminate a great number of grade crossings in the City and the To~.mship of Stamford as far as Mostrose Yards. At this point a spur line to feed industries at Chippm~a Creek would be available, leaving large ar~as of lands available for industrial development. Trucks would be taken to the old Round 11oust and fromthere to a new traffic circle. He suggested as part of the scheme that a cover could be placed over the open cut Hydro Canal which Hydro had indicated they would be prepare~ to fill at no charge. The whole scheme, according to Mr. Robertson, would tie in wi~h action being carried on in the neighbouring State of New York, but warned that the action involved would be extensive, possibly costly and considerable legislation would also be required but that, in his opinion, from this point it wodld be up to the respective Councils and interested persons. Mr. Ale:~ Yiile of the Burgess · Battery Company complimented Mr. Robertson on his presentation and expressed ~he view that the matter should be pursued, a view with which Deputy Reeve Sootheran agreed, indicating that ~mrktng committees would be essential, particularly if the project was considered worthwhile. Mr. M. F. Jones, ~resident of the Chamber of Commerce, speaking on behalf of the Chamber, was cdnfident that the Chamber would endorse the suggestions wade by Mr. Robertson and that an approach should be made to Provincial Authorities in order to get the project moving. Following further discussion and a questton period during ~hich Mr. Robertson attempted to reply to all questions directed to him, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Councillor Mitchelson that the thanks of both Councils be extended to Mr. Robertson, his suggestions be endorsed a.nd that power to proceed be given to the Committees of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford and if they deem it necessary~ to expand their Con~it~ees. Carried Unanimously. The joint meeti~.g adjourned on the n~otior of READ ~ia3 ADOPTED, 3rd .l~ox~eD~bcr, !958. Clerk '~ ' U{11er ,~.o ..... aFd ..... / PORTY~NIN~I ~ETING REGULAR ~ZETINC Council Chamber, 3rd. November,1958. Pursuant to adjournment, Conncil met at 7.30 p,m. on Monday, 3rd. of November, 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members ef Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous regular and joint meetings, adoptcd these on the motion of Ald. -}~ller add Ald. Gregory. DEPUTATIOS Mr. William J. Thonrpson of the Lorenzo Contracting Company was presen~ at the meeting in connection with a conm~unication requesting that the claim of the City be withdrawn regarding damaged sewer pipe in the construction of the Park Street Sewer and it was ordered on the motion of Ald, Miller and AId.Morton that he be heard. Mr. Thompson suggested that the Company would be willing to split the amount involved with the City. Prior to this, the City Manager and City Engineer stressed the carelessness of the Contractor in placing this pipe during the sewer construction, indicating that if the pipe had been dmnaged under the proper method of construction, no charge would have been levied. SEE Conmunication 310. CO~IUMICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 305 - River Realty Development Limited - requesting amendment t~ Tourist Establis~nent By-law. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the report of the Property Conm~ittee reconmending that the property is not suitable for motel construction, be adopted and the permit be not granted. SEE Report No. 310, No, 308 - Thomas Tomlinson - protesting conditions on the vacant lot on Ellen Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald, Gregory that the communi- cation be received and filed and the report of the City Manager that the lot is now in good condition~ be received and filed, SEE Report No. 311 T~e following Communications were presented; No. 309 - Clerk-Treasurer of the County of'We!land - requesting the appointment of a representative on the Education Committee of Welland County Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald, McKinley that the communication' be received and filed and Aid, Mowers be Council~-s representative on this · Committee, No. 310 - Lorenzo Contracting Company - requesting withdrawal of claim. OP, DEZED on the motion of Ald. M~wers and Ald. ~brton that the communication be received and filed and authority be given to the City Manager and City Engineer to discuss this matter with a view to an amicable arrangement or settlement of the ~laim, Ald, Martin suggested checking ~he possibility of insurance coverage. No. 311 - Enviroemental Sanitation Trainin8 Centre, Departr~ent of Health - re additional Sanitary Ihspec.tor. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Mowers and Ald, MerGes ~hat tile communication be received and filed, No. 311 - City MamaEar ~ advising that the lot on Z1]c~ Ave:~:~._' is ~D~.; i ~ J.,~d condition. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Ifi!ler and ~.-[d. GreS~r~ report be received and filed. SEE No, 312 - Clerk of the Court of Revision - attnchinS ~is~i ef Susin~ss Arrears to be struck off ~o11. ORDERED o~ th~ mo~ior~ of Vd. Eartin au~ ~]d. Morton that the report be received and adopti=d. No. 313 - City i%anager - re proposed construction ~f a~ addition to In~erial ~ank, corner of Hain and FerrS. G~DE~ED on the r~otio~ o~ and Ald. Morton Ehat the report bc received apd tel*erred to flu~ Con~pittee and the City Manager for discussiop with the lianaget of to arrive at a satisfactory decision. RESOLUTICE The following Resolution was passed; No. 87 - WHITE - MORTON - RESOLVED that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Mayor J. M. Stifling, Aldermen and staff of the City of St. Thomas for their hospitality and information conveyed to the Mayor, Council and officials of the City of Niagara Falls upon their inspection of the Sewage Treatment Plant in that City; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affi:~ed. Carried Unanimously. MISCELLAneOUS His Worship the Mayor appointed a Cot, unities consisting of Ald. Martin, AId. White, the City Manager, City Clerk and City Solicitor~ to n~et with representatives of the Electrical Contractors' Association, for discussion of a proposed by-law to implement registration procedure. Laid over from the previous meeting; BY~LAWS pc. 5646 - A by-lm~ to authorize the recurfacing of asphalt pavements on various streets throughout tbe municipality. Third Reading -Ald. Mowers and .lid. McKinley - Carried Unanimously, No, 5648 - A by-law to authorize the widening and resurfacing of the asphalt pavement on McRae Street and construction of new sidewalks thereon. .Third Reading- Ald. McKinley and Ald. Miller - Carried Unanimously, 5654 - A by-law to authorize the construction of sidewalks on Victoria Avenue and Portage Road and concrete gutters on Elm Street, Homewood Avenue, Spring Street and Summer Street as Local Improvements under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act, Third Reading - AId, Morton and AId. Gregory - Carried Unanimously, The followin~ B~-laws were passed; REPORTS The folloWin~ Report8 were presented; No. 310 - property Con~ni~ee - recoMuending that the property of the Goodyear Ti~e and Rubber Company at the corner of Kitchaser St. and Victoria Ave, be not designated as being suitable ~o~ motel const~uction. ORDERED on tile motiofi of AId. McK{~leF and AId, Morton that ~he ~apo~t be re~eived arid adopCa~. No. 569_.____~0 - A by-law to amend By-law Number 5149 regarding tourist establishments, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, ~wers and AId. Morton that Aid, Miller be g~anted the privilege of lntrodu~ing the by-law and the by-law be given the ' fi~t ~eading. - Carried Unanimousl~, ms , ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given tile Second Reading. - Carried, - AId. Martin and Hayor Ilawkins-contrary. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers - Carried -Ald. Hartin and Mayor flawking -contrary. lqo. 5691 - A by-law to appoint Deputy Returning Officers, Poll Clerks and Polling Places for the Municipal Election in December, 1958 for tile year 1959. ORDERED on tile motion of A]d. Lqlite and Ald. Mowers that Ald. 1,'.cKinlcy be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first t~; '.t~ ORDERED on the motiou of Aid. l'IcKinley and Aid. Martin that Rule 36 :~f. (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and tile by-law be '~ ':~i given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. ~ ~ :~ Third Reading -Ald. Morton and AId. Gregory - Carried UDanimously. ~'~l' '~ Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. . ~ ~ McKinley. '~ '~ RE~ ~D ~OPTED, lOth. November, 1958, . ....... .. . Clerk .~ ~ '~' FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 3rd.November,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, November 3rd. 1958 for the ~prpose of ~pproving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members o~ tile CoD,,ittee were present. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in [he amount of $68,800.77 were approved by the Committee. TIle 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 ~yor Hawkins and AId. McKinley. The a~plication of Gould-Leslie Limited for permission to erect four standard p~ster displays on the Ontario HydFo vacant land on Allen Avenue, which was referred to the Property Committee at the last meeting, was ~gain presented, along with the Commi~tae's report recommending. the issuance of the peFmit subject to distance requirements. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId.Gregory that the report be ~eceived and adopted and the permit be granted. i The application of James Briand for permission to ~rect a motel onthc south-east corner of Clarke and Ferry Streets at an csti:~atcd co:;t o:~ $70,000.00 whicl~. was referred to the Property Committee, wan again presented along uith Conm~ittee's report recorauendiug that a building pcnuit be issued. ORDERED on the motion of A].d. Herton and .1,1d. [filler that the report be rccllived and ad~ptcd and the permit be issued. Carried - E~ayor Hawkins aud ~.]d. Karti~-contrarI. The report of the Property Conm~ittec on the request ",~c,_,j~ed t=~ close a ~ortion of Surmner Street~ east of Temperance Avclllle roy tLu Corstructio~ !l.7 an apartment building, was presented for consideration. ORDERED c,, thL' notion of AId. Morton and Ald. lq~]ler that the report be "eceived and ad~,pt!_~d a~d !~ ~ctin-= be taken by Council at this time. The Revenue and Ercpenditure Statement as of Scpt-mb;r '~Oth ]q'i3 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the ~pohiop of %.[ayor i!auking and A]C. Gregory that the Statement be received and tabled for tbc perusal of TIle Conunittee arose and reported to Council on the motion o~. ]-~ayor Haukius and AId. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED, 10th, l<ovember,1958, COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 3rd. November, 1958. The Committee 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 were present. The following By-law was passed; No. 5692 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that Ald. Nhite be granted the privilege of introducing the by-lm~ and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. White 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. White and Ald. GEegory - Carried Unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS The Financial Statement of the Cbamber of Commerce Tourist Con~nittee, which was referred to at the previous meeting by Ald. Hiller, was again discussed. Following the presentation by the City Clerk of the minutes of Council meetings dealing with the 1958 Grant to the Tourist Conmffttee; Ald. Miller was satisfied that there was nothing in the data presented specifically designating the $4,500. for the T. V. film alone. ORDERED on the motion of AId. I.~ite and Ald. Miller that the verbal report of tile City Clerk bc received and filed. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Uhlte. READ ~ ADOPTED, 10th. Novcmber, 3.958. 1 CONFERENCE Council Chm~ber~ 3rd. Novembers1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, November 3rd. 1958. All Members were present. ltis Worship, Mayor Itawkins presided as Chairman. After consideration of the fOams presented to them, the Conmffttee adjourned on tile motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Hartin. READ ~2~ ADOPTED, 10th. November, 1958. 1erk ' ' PIPTT~'Vr'' REGUL.~LR ]~ET!UC Pursuant to adjournment, Ccupci! ix:t at 7.30 L%vetnbor, 1958, for th.: purpose of cousidcvin5 5,mcra} busi' ass ard .":.'a'~cc. '.j2 Members of COLtnell were present. TI,o Council, bovine rcc=~v..d a'd .:rag t:- ::iuuk .r of the previous m.:eting, adopted these on tlm ~mtir,n CO].~TiT!CKfIOUS The following Cop. mmnications were prosopted; No. 312 - Ontario Water Resources Commission - invitation to attcp. d Coufercn-c c'~, problems of Algae Cladophora. ORDERED ou the' r:otion o.~ ',]d. Fcili!'_!cy apd 'Ad.llorto., that the cormnunication ba received and filed and that the City lianaSor a?.d lit. E.j. Farebrother be authorized to at'tend. No. 313 - Unemplo)Taent !Danrapes Cop:mission - r~quustinb a2poip. trt2!-t of reprc~z.r_tati',_,s on Advisory Ccmmitte~ to asslsk in stiFu] sting o q c~ ~p]oymcnt duriu5 tl'.c w%~tcr ?:ont'.:s. ORDERED on tile motion of AJd. 1.:cKi!~ley and Ald. liewets that the cor~nuaication hn received and filed and that Ald. l.~litc and .%].d. Eartin be again appci:bt.x! ko represent Council on this Cor. m~.ittee. No. 314 - Logan and Knight - re use of strip oF ].aDd between sidewalk and bailding owned by Mr. Boychuk for the purpose of loading and unloading. ORDRRED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. HcKinley that the conm~unication be roceivud and referred to the Traffic Conm~ittee for a report to Council. No. 315 - S%dbur~, Deputy City Clerk - requesting endorsation of Resolution requesting Minister of Highways to erect adequate overhead highway indication signs throngbout the Province, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Hiller that the con~nunicatien be received and referred to the City Clerk for a report as to tile reasons th~ Cit3 of Sudbury fc!t this resolution necessary. No. 316 - Department of !tighways - advising that the Department intends c].osffng Hillside Place. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the con~nunication be received and referred to the City Manager for a full report to Council. During the discussion, AId. Mowers and Ald. Miller questioned whether the Department had the right to offer for sale property which had been expropriated for Highway purposes. No. 317 - Young Canada' Book Week Committee - requesting proclamation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that the conmlunication be received and filed and the proclamation issued. No, 318 - Greater Niagara Association fdr Retarded Children - invitation to Open !louse at B311abavcn School. ORDERED on thz motion of A~d. !iartln a::i .',I~, ll.Jr't;L that the communication be received and filed, the invitation accepted and as many Members of Council as possible attend. No. 319 - Greater Niagara United Appeal - requesting increase in donation. ORDERED On the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the communication be placed on the ageads. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the request be 'received and referred to the Chairman of Finance and the City Manager for a report to Council, RE_PORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 314 - Management Committee - re meeting with Mr. Maxim T. Gray, General Manager of the Niagara Parks Commission, regarding possible sites for sewage treatment'plant. ORDERED on the mption of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and ~iied and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Mr. Gray for his co-operation. No. 315 - City Clerk - rccormnending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. HcKinley that the report be received and adopted and liccnccs issued accordingly. No. 316 - Hr. Stanley Sills - appreciation and report on attendance at the Inter- national Municipal Signal Association Conference. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. !.:'il!cr and Ald. Gregory that the report be placed on the AScnda. ORDERED on the m6tion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Gregory that the report bc received and filed. No. 317 - Equipment Connnittcc - recommendleg purcllasc of Electric Typewriter for the C!erk's Department. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. V. iller and Ald. Gregory that the report be placed on the Agenda. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and the typewriter purchased. 1.IISCELLf~OUS Maypr iiawkihs referred to the poor lighting on River Road and suggested tha~ a letter be forwarded to the Kiagara Falls Hydro-Elcctric Commission rcqnesting that a survey be made and a report ef the cost forwarded to Council. Ald..Miller questioned whether any contact had been made with the City by the Kiagara Parks Con~nission as he had bronght this matter to their attention at an earlier meeting and they were quite willing to participate in the cost of the River Road lighting. Mr. err replied that he had not been contacted. ORDERED on the motion of AId. 1.!artin and Ald. Morton that a survey of the existing lighting on River Road be made by tile llydro-E]ectric Commission of Niagara FallS, together with the City Fanagcr, with a view to having it modernized and a report of the cost be snbmitted to the City Coencil. Mayor Hawkins also referred to the confusion e'cpericnced by tourists at the corner of Falls Avenue and illram Street and felt that the Chamber of Conm~.erce shonld be contacted with a view to having proper signs erected directing tourists to the three bnsiness areas of the City. Mr. err reported on the ~ction which had been taken in replacing tile signs on the Qnecn Elizabeth Way and the Service Road to Victoria Avenue directing the tourists to the bnsiness areas. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that a letter be forwarded to the TouriSt Conre!tree of the Chamber of Conm~crcc requesting that proper signs directing tourists to the business areas be erected at the corner of Falls Avenue and lliram Street. M~yor 11m.:kins also felt that letters should be f6rwarded from the Council to the members of the Bustnessmen's Associations advising thai-, as in the past, the City was prepared to erect Christmas lights at the intersections and in front of municipal buildings and requesting their co-operation in getting the decorations in place early in the Season. Ald. Miller reported of complaints received from the South End Businessmen regarding the charges made by Hydro for the &root!on of the lights and felt that since this was a public service, Hydro should be prepared to contribute. something toward the cost. Mayor Haw~:ins agreed to discuss the matter of costs with the Hydro. Conm~ission. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that a cornnun!cat!on be directed to the Retail and Conuncrcial Division of the Chamber of Commerce advising the part the City is prepared to take in the erection of Christmas lighting and requesting the' co-operation of the Businessmen's Associations and' that this actiohbe taken immediately. Ald. Mowers reported on tbc meeting be had artended of the Edncatlonal Con~nittec 6f the County which is now known as the Niagara Peninsula Joint Committec on lligher Education. The Conm~ittee is comprised of two members from the County of Welland, two from the County of Lincoln, one from the City of St. Catharines, one from the City of Welland and one from the City of Niagara Falls. He advised that a survey was to be made by Mr. W. F. Currio (Lincoln County) and Mr. Thompson (Welland County) of all Secondary Schgols in th& area and that as soon as the survey was completed, another meeting would be arranged. Me reported that the c6st would be divided among the participating members and that the cost to the City would not · exceed $100.00. AId. Hillcr referred to a cor,?]aiu~ ti:a'; h.' '~a; ! ..... :'.'~ ~ ~'~" a o~1 P~er SI;rcet regarding a charge nf $15.00 whiCI ha.l b,~,n ~a,l.,, re? road to instel a lateral Bower although tl~c $tre~.t L'as bcYnL t~rn '~2 new Peer Street sewer. Tlc felt that siuee the hove ov:~='r ha,1 co-,,i,,~rat.~d '.'itZ~ ti' ' City by having the work done before the new aspha]t surfac.,~ was la'~c;. should be refunded. Mr. err e::plalned that t!,e charge ha,J been :~aC,. as th; n,~w:-r installed two weehs prior to the large sewer and that th~ cut lad tc bc for that period of time. AId. l!owers felt he would llke more ;:~fov"~a~{ou matter hefore he made a decision since the fee for this servjce had bcc. n ;.stab] ~shcd by Council and he did not feel a precedent should be made. CRDI{R~E~ AId. Miller and AId. l~cKinlcy that the matter bt n~fcrrcd to tk.~ CitL KanagAr to submit a full report to Connci]. The followin~ By-law was passed; No. BV-T 5693 - A by-law to authorize the signing of an agrceL~cnt between tl~,2 Provi:,,:: o7 Ontario~ the City of Niagara Falls and the ~oard oq Com,nissi~ncrs oC Police of the City of Niagara Falls, ORDERED on the .lotion of A!d..~iowers and Ald. Lk, rton that AId. :;hire bc granted the privilege of ivtroducing the bF-]aw and the by-law be given th!~ first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on thl; motion of Ald. Uhite aud AId. l.:orton that P. ul~, 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended avd the by-law be given the Secood Reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald, Gregory and Aid. Mowers. Carr:Led Unani!nously, Conncil adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of :\ld. l:'artin and .\3d. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 17th. Wovember,1958. C 1 erk ' ~ -- Mayor. Council Chamber, !0th. November, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on ~bnd~y, November 10th, 1958, for the purpose of approvtng and also passing the various accounts which bad been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. Ohairman of Finance~ presided. Sundry Accounts in the amoun~ of $66,267,23 wer~ approved by the Cotton!tree, The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt v;ith, were ordered placed in the 1,ioney By-]m.~ for pre sentat]on to the Council on the motion of A]d, Movers and Mayor Hawkins. The report of the Management Conm~ittce recommending the purchase of a new tapping machine for the Water Department at an estimated cost .of $224.25 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor 11awkins and Ald. 14ortou that the report be received and adopted. The report of the City [~nager regarding the application for permission to erect a Car Port at 1124 Valley Way, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. The report of the City Manager rcconm~ending the issuance of a building permit to Mr. [larry Manos for an addition to the Holl~,`'ood Motel on Bender [{ill at an estimated cost of $100,000.00 was presented for consideration, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Hiller and AId. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. Carried, - Aid. Morton-contrary. The report of the City }~nager recommending the issuance of a permit to Capital Car Sales to erect a sign at 791 Victoria Avenue, at an estimated cost of $350.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. McKinley presented a verbal report on the meeting of the Tourist Committee of the Chaml~cr of Conferee which he had artended with Ald, Morton. He felt the Conmittee were to be commended on the very fine manner in which they are looking to the future development of the tourist business. lte r~ported that the Council's suggestion that some of the cost of the T. V. film and Convention purposes be secured from motel operators, etc., has met with some success, but that Council would be approached for an increased grant next year. The Con~nittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor I1awkins and AId. Mowers. READ A~ ADOPTED, 17th. November, 1958. , Clerk COUNCIL MEETING of Finance. · approved by the Committee. ~ouncil Chamber, 10th. November, 1958; The Co~m~ittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts All Men~ers were present, F.,Y-I,AU The followi ~E By-law was passtd] No. 5694 - To provide monies for S~neral purp,~s.'.s. CRDERED on the ~,iotion of Aid. i;,'-llin!c~' ard he granted th,~ privilege of introducing the hl,'-].~w reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED ou t':.i; motion of Ald. Ul.itn and ~] ' TY7.]! T:YLaL 3.;, f2] of tha Standing llules of Council bc tc;xporarily ~: spcnd2:] an~ t'.,. bv-la,,. bz~ ~v.'r the second readinS. - Carried Unanin~ously. ' Third Reading. - A]d. ,'!orion and "~d C':e~ory. Carried RESOLUY!Oi] The followinfi Rcsolutien :.'as passed ' No. 83 - b]IITE - [iART!I; - RESOLVED that no Elect]o, !i ..~tj.;~Ls b~ held in the municipality this year; and ~hc S~a! of the C:~rporatio-~ b.:- hitters, acfi cod. (AId. l!il!cr-contrar~.). Carri,~. Council adjourned to Conference on ['he notion of '.!d. I[-:KAnl.:~ and AEd. 1' RE~ AI~ ~OPTED, 17th. llovembcr, ]958. Clerk CO[FERENCE Council Chamber, 10th. November, 1958. The Conferonce Con~nittee of the City Counci]. assambled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, November 10th, 1958. All Members of the Committee were present. His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Conm~ittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 17th. November,1958. ( ~ "~miman FIFTY-FIRST MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, l?th.November,1958. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 17th. of November, 1958, for the purpoBe of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid.Gregory. DEPUTATION Mr. Peter Gordon, 1139 Robert Street, was present at the meeting in connection with a communication requesting permission to address Council on the matter of Election Meetings, and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin that he be heard. Mr. Gordon expressed disapproval of the action of Council in deciding that no pre-election meetings be held because of the poor response on the part of the citizens, stressing that all taxpayers had the right to hear all candidates for office. Following discussion, in which the Members of Council made it clear that they were not opposed to holding such a meeting and since objection had been raised, it was agreed that the City Clerk make the necessary arrangements and that, if at all possible, the meeting be held on Wednesday, 26th. November. SEE Conm~unication 321 SEE Resolution No. 89 Mr. Thompson of the Lorenzo Contracting Company, was present in connection with a report of the City Manager recommending that the account submitted by the City be reduced tO $289.80 and advising that this Settlement was not satis- factory to the Lorenzo Contracting Company. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. White that Mr. Thompson be heard. Mr. Thompson advised Council that there was no insurance to cover this damage and that he had been under the impression, according to the newspaper reports, that Council had authorized a 50 percent reduction in the account. Re also felt that the Company should have received official notification at the time the damage occurred so that it might have been fully investigated then. Mr. Orr reiterated his remarks that the Corporation could not be held responsible for carelessness on the part of the Contractor's employees and therefore he could not recon~nend a further reduction. Following discussion, it was ordered that the report of the City Manager be received and adopted. SEE Report No. 321. CO UNICATXONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 260 - City of London - resolution re enlarging of powers of the Ontario Water Resources Commission. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and not endorsed and the report of the City Manager be adopted. SEE Report No. 318. No. 315 - City of Sudbury - requesting endorsation of resolution requesting the Department of Highways to erect adequate overhead signs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that the communication be Fetefred and filed and the resolution endorsed. (Carried -Ald. Mowers and Morton-contrary). A motion by Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and no action taken was not seconded. SEE Communication 320. i No. 316 - Department of Highwa__y~ - advising that the Department intends closing Hillside Place. ORDERED on the motion of Ajd. Mowers and Aid. Morton that the communication be receiv6d and filed and the report of tile City Manager be adopted. S~E~_Repp~t Nu_m_b_e._r. ~19. The following communications were presented; No. 320 - City of SudbUr~ - further explanation re resolution respecting overhead signs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and the resolution endorsed. (Carried - AId. Mowers and AId. Morton-contrary). SEE Communication No. 315 No. 321 - Mr. Peter Gordon - requesting permission to address Council re E~ection Meetings. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Martin that the communi- cation be received and filed and the Clerk be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to hold an Election Meeting, if at all possible, on Wednesday, November 26th. 1958. SEE Resolution N~,. 89. No. 322 - St. Patrick's Catholic Women's League - invitation to Christmas Bazaar. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed, the invitation accepted and as many members of Council and their wives as possible attend. No. 323 - Ontario Fire College - advising of honour standing of Captain Stanley C. Thomson of the Niagara Falls Fire Department. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Miller that in view of previous action, the communication be received and filed. No. 324 - Greater Niagara Victorian Order of Nurses - requesting permission to meet with Council to discuss the Homemakers and Nurses Services Act. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Aid. McKinley that the conanunication be received and they be advised that the night of December 8th, 1958 would be a suitable date to meet with members of Council. No. 325 - City of Woodstock - resolution re uniformity of daylight saving time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the communication be received and filed and the resolution be not endorsed. REPORTS Laid over from the previous meeting. ~o. 313 - City Manager - re proposed construction of an addition to the Imperial Bank at the corner of Main and Ferry. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Miller and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and filed. SEE Report Number 320. The following reports were presented; No. 318 - City Manager - report on resolution forwarded by City of London. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No.260. No. 319 - City Manager - recommending the control of Hillside Place be again placed with the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No.316 No. 320 - Property Committee - re meeting with officials of Imperial Bank, Main and Ferry Branch, re proposed addition. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Miller and Ald. Gregory ~hat the report be received and filed. to Lorenzo Contracting Company. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. White that the report of the City Manager be received and adopted. (Carried - Aid. Morton-contrary.) No. 322 - City Manager - re fee charged for private sewer at 1808 Peer Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Ald. White that the report be received and filed. (Carried -Ald. Miller,contrary). A motlon by Ald. Miller that Mr. Mitchell receive a refund of $15.00 was not seconded.) No. 323 - City Clerk - recormnending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted and licehess issued accordingly. No. 324 - City Clerk - report on Conference held on November 10th, 1958. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. White that the report be received and adopted. No. 325 - City Clerk - advising of meeting of Committees re proposed by-law providing for the registration with the Electrical Contractors' Association. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the report be received and filed. MISCELLANEOUS AId. Gregory referred to the traffic hazard at the corner of Second and Willmort and requested the Traffic Co=a~ittee to check the situation at this point. Aid. Miller suggested that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to the Thunderbirds Football Team on winning the All-Ontario Intermediate "B" Football Championship. SEE Resolution No. Aid. Miller referred to the condition of the asphalt pavement on Stanley Avenue from North Street to McRae Street and asked the City Manager for an explanation. Mr. Orr advised that it had been too late in the season to make permanent repairs, but kthat proper patching would be dQne in the spring. AId. Morton referred to a complaint he had received regarding the removal of an elm tree and a maple tree from 998 Robert Street. Mr. Orr advised that he must receive the approval of the Department of Highways before the trees could be removed and that he would contact that Department. AId. McKinley reported on behalf of the Christmas Party Committee, advising that arrangements have been completed to hold the Children's Christmas Party on Thursday, December llth. at the Rapids Motel and the Dinner-Dance on Tuesday, December 16th. at the Sheraton-Brock Motel. RESOLUTIONS No. 89 - MILLER - MARTIN - RESOLVED that Resolution No. 88 passed at the regular meeting of Council on November lOth, 1958, be rescinded and the City Clerk be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to bold an Election Meeting~ if possible on Wednesday, November 26th; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unani~ously. No. 90 - MILLER - GREGORY - RESOLVED that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to the Thunderbirds Football Team on winning th~ All-Ontario Intermediate "B" Football Championship; and the Seal of the Corporationbe hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. , No. 91 - MARTIN - MORTON - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy be forwarded to the ,family of the late Dr. George B. Snyder on his recent denise; and a former Chairman of the Niagara Falls Board of Education; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. t No. 92 - MORTON - MOWERS - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council be held on Monday, November 24th. at 5.00 p.m; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. 9arr~_~pg_n~m~o~s_lY. No. 93 - MOWERS - W~ITE - RESOLVED that the meeting of Council scheduled for Monday, December 1st, 1958, be held on Saturday, November 29th, at 9.00 A.M; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Ca~r~_i_e~ Unanimg~.~. BY-h~W Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 5688 - A by-law to authorize the construction of asphalt pavements on Homewood Avenue and Elm Street as Local Improvements under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act. Third Reading - Aid. Mowers and Aid. b~rtin - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 24th. November, 1958. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 17th. November, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, November 17th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. At1 Members of the Committee were. present, Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $229,474.32 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 Mayor Hawkins and Aid. Mowers. The communication from the Downtown Businessmen's Association enclosing the account for the City's share of the installation of Christmas lighting, was pWesented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and AId,Gregory that the con~nunication be received and filed and the Downtown Businessmen's Association be advised that the City will contribute their full share on a pro rata basis, AId, Miller queried as to whether thi.s matter had been brought to the attention of the Hydro' Coa~dssion and Mayor Hawkins advised that a group from the SoUth End and the North End had met with the Commissioners and that the matter had bt~.~i ~eit in the hands of the Chairman and the Manager to meet with the South End BalitleiSmen to come to some amicable agreement~ however, to date he had no further m information, Ald. Miller felt that the Hydro should assume some part of the cost of the installation as was done in other municipalities. The report of the City Manager recor~nending that the application of Mr. A. O. Oakes for a permit to construct an addition to his premises at the S.W. corner of River Road and Queen Street be referred to the Property Committee, was presented for consideration. Mr. Orr advised that a revised plan had been submitted and that the building would be three feet from the property line instead of on the line, but he still felt it should be referred to the Property Connnlttee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the report be received and adopted. The report of the City Manager recommending that a permit be issued to Concord Realty for alterations to their premises at 437 Queen Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Miller that the report be received and adopted and the permit issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Aid. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 24th. November, 1958. , '. Cair n of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 17th.November,1958. The Conmtttee re-assembled at th& 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, 5695 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId, MaKtnley and Ald, Morton that AId, White be granted the privilege. of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ' ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nhtte and AId. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of Che Standing Rules'of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Gregory and Aid. Mowsrs - Carried Unanimously. I Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Miller and Aid. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED 24th. November, 1958. Clerk Mayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 17th. N~vember,1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, November 17th, 1958. All Members were present. His Worship Mayor Hawkins presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Corm~ittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Mowers and ALd. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED 24th. November, 1958. Clerk FIFTY-SECOND MEETING REGUh~R MEETING Council Chamber, 24th.November,1958. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 24th. of November, 1958 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of'Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 314 - Logan and Knight - re use of strip of land between sidewalk and building owned by Mr. Boychuk for the purpose of loading and unloading. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the report of the Traffic Committee suggesting time be allowed vehicles to dis- charge merchandise at these premises, be adopted. SEE Report Number 326. No. 319 - Greater Niagara United Appeal - requesting increase in donation. In con- nection with this letter, AId. White, Chairman of Finance presented a verbal report indicating that no funds were available for this purpose, suggesting that the request be referred to the 1959 Council. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Ald. Gregory that the verbal report be received and adopted and the communication from the Greater Niagara United Appeal for addition~l funds be referred to the 1959 Council and the Organization be so advised. - AId. McKinley arrived at the meeting - The following Communications were presented; No. 326 - City of Stratford - resolution requesting Federal Government to institute a National Minimum Wage Act. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that the resolution be received and tabled pending the receipt of more inforumtion as to the background of the resolution. Carried Unanimously. Ald. Gregory,previous to this action, moved the endorsation o~ the resolution, but there was no seconder. No. 327 - A. A. MacBain - on behalf of Mr. Fred Cads - application for amendment to By-law No. 5149 to permit erection of a motel on the property at 1234 to 1260 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Mowers that the communication be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. No. 328 - Minister of Municipal Affairs - enclosing excerpt from statement of Premier Frost re winter works employment stimulation plan. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and AId. Morton that the commur~ication be received-and referred to the City Manager and the Management Committee for a report. No. 329 - Niagara Falls Junior Baseball Club - requesting some recognition of recent achievement in winning the Junior Major "A" Chan~ionship of OnLario. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Chairman of Finance and the City Manager for a report. No. 330 - J. C. Collins - on behalf of Mr. Sol Atlin, requesting City to open a lO- foot lane, 1723 McGrail Avenue. ORDERFA) on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid.Miller that the communication be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. ~ No. 327 - Traffic Committee - re survey taken on proposed installation of full), activated traffic lights, Valley Way, Morrlson and Victoria intersections. ORDERED on the motion of ALd. Martin and Ald. Gregory chat the report be received and filed. No. 328 - Traffic Connnittee - recommending Willmort Street be made a through street at Second Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 329 - Traffic Con~nittee - recommending moving of bus stop in vicinit} of Prospect Hotel. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 330 - City Manager - report on attendance at Conference of Ontario Water Resources Commission in Toronto, November 29th. to discuss unsatisfactory condition resulting from growth of Algae. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and A!d. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 331 - Traffic Conmittee - recommending Huron Street be made a through street at Fifth Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted, SEE Petition Number 16. PETITION The following Petition was presented; No. 16 - Mrs. Julia Sutcliffe and 30 others - requesting installation of a stop street to remedy traffic hazard at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Huron Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Gregory that the petition be received and the report of the Traffic Committee reconunending that Huron St. be made a through street at Fifth Avenue, be adopted and the petitioners so notified, SEE Report Number 331. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Miller and Aid. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. November, 1958. Clerk' ' ' ' ~ ............. Mayor FINANCE MEETING REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 326 - Tra£fic Golsn_itCee - recommendations regarding premises of Fred Boychuk, at the north-east corner of Morrison St. and Victoria Ave. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Norton'that the report be received and adopted. Council Chamber, 24th. November, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, November 24th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified a~ld placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. White, ~hair~an 0f Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $229,474.32 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 Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Mowers. SEE By-law No. 5696 The application of A. O. Oakes for a building permit to erect an addition at the south-west corner of River Road and Queen Street, 667 River Road, which was presented at the last meeting, was again presented along with the Property Committee's report, which indicated that the Committee were not in favour of the proposed construction as suggested on the plan, but were prepared to recommend that a building permit be issued if the existing building is extended to within three feet of the south property line and attached to the addition. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Miller and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted providing that the provisions outlined therein are carried out. The City Manager queried whether if during the week, Mr. Oakes presented a revised plan it would be in order to issue the permit in order to take advantage of the weather, indicating that Council will be advised accordingly. The City Manager's report on the application of Fred Boychuk, 800 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect a plastic sign, at an estimated cost of $225. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Walter McCollum for a permit to erect a neon sign at 680 Queen Street, at an estimated cost of $3,500. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be recelved and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of George Crawford, 535 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect a neon sign, at an estimated cost of $125. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of }~yor Hawkins and AId. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. November, 1958. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 24th. November, 1958. The Committee re-assembled at the close of thc rcgular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members were present. BY-L~W The following By-law was passe_d; No. 5696 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Gregory that Ald. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Aid. Morton that Voucher Number 3612, be deleted, and Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Ald. Martin suggested that the City Clerk advise the City Treasurer that cheques are not to be made out for medical examinations for civic employees. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Aid. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. November, 1958. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 24th. November, 1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance MeetinSs on Monday, November 24th, 1958. All Members were present. His ~orship Mayor Hawkins presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Miller and AId. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. November, 1958. Clerk ~.&AA~., ~ .... ___..&hairman FIFTY-THIRD MEETING Counci 1 Chamber, 29th. November, 1958. REGUI~R MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 9.00 A.M. On Saturday, 29th. of November, 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and A~d. Gregory. CO~UNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 327 - A. A. MacBain - on behalf of Mr. Fred Cede. Applying for an amendment to By-law No. 5149 to permit the erection of a motel on Ferry Street. Ald. Miller, Chairman of the Property Cormnittee, presented a verbal report, advising that his Committee unanimously agreed that authority be given to construct the motel following designation of the property for motel purposes and that his Committee had requested two plans of the building, one plan to contemplate the erection of a motel leaving the existing dwelling In place; the other plan would be for the construction of the motel utilizing the entire area with the demolition of the dwelling necessary for this development. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Aid. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the by-law amended accordingly. Carried with Ald. Martin and Mayor Hawkins-contrary. No. 328 - Minister of Municipal Affairs - re winter works stimulation plan. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Gregory that the con~nunication be received and the report of the Management Committee be received and filed. SEE Report Number 332. No. 330 - J. G; Collins - on behalf of Sol Atlin.- requesting Council's consideration to the alternatives in connection with MeGrail Avenue property. As weather conditions did not permit the proper inspection of this property by the Property Committee it was ordered on the motion of Ald. ~rtin and Aid. Morton that the communication be again tabled for one week. The following Communications were presented; No. 331 - Bell Telephone Co. of Canada - requesting permission to replace poles on Stuart Avenue betweend McRae Street and Stamford Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed, the necessary permiesion granted and the by-law be prepared. SEE By-law No. 5697 No. 332 - Greater Niagara Branch, Canadian Cancer Society - requesting grant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the 1959 Council for consideration. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 332 = Management Committee - re tentative program for relief work prepared by the City Manager and requestinS additional information on the same. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and AId. Gregory that the report be received and filed. SEE MINUTES OF CONFERENCE ~0.'333 -Na. nagement Committee - recommending that recipients of relief be not registered by the municipality for hospital insurance. ORDERED on the motion of Aid? ~Ge~rs and AId, White that the report he received and the recommendation adopted, C~ied Uimnimously, This action was taken following advice from the CityManager and the City Clerk that this procedure would be less expensive, to pay hospital accounts under indigent rate than to insure relief recipients under the hospital plan. The City Clerk advised that other municipalities were making the same decision, being of the opinion that indigent hospital costs would be less than insurance costs. No. 334 - City Clerk - report on Conference held on November 24th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Miller and Aid. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 335 - City CLerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Martin that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. BY-LAWS The followinR By-laws were passed; No. 5697 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to replace poles on Stuart Avenue between McRae Street and Stamford Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that Aid. Mowers be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Aid. Miller 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. Mowers and Ald. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. No. 5698 - To grant a retirement allowance to a municipal employee ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Gregory that Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Morton 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, McKinley and Aid. Miller - Carried Unanimously. No. 5699 - To amend By-law Number 3791, being a by-law designating through highways. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Ald. Gregory that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald'. Morton and Ald. White 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. Mowers and Ald. Miller - Carried Unanimously. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 29th. November, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Saturday morning, November 29th. !958 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. Aid. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $59,532.10 were approved b7 the Con~ittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otberwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. McKinley. The CityManager's report on the application of the D. and B. Hardware store, 637 Queen Street, for a permit to erect a plastic, illuminated sign at an estimated cost of $100. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of the Kilterney Gift Shop, 843 Victoria Avenue, ~or a permit to erect an illuminated, plastic sign, at an estimated cost of $350. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued.- The Management Conunittee's report reconunending the purchase of a tail-gate sand spreader from General Supply Company, in Toronto, for the sum of $595. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId.Cregory that the report be received and adopted and the unit be purchased. The Management Committee's report on the purchase of an 8 cubic foot refrigerator for the Main Street Fire Hall, at a quotation of $195. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Azd. Martin that the report be received and adopted and the unit be purchased. The Management Committee's report and recommendation regarding the purchase of a tractor, was presented for consideration. The City Manager advised verbally of his attempt to secure a quotation from a local dealer which was not successful due to the fact that the local dealer must deal through the firm, viz; Lincoln Motors, Rldgeville, the quotation being $1,942. the owest quotation obtained. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the reports of the Management Committee and the City Manager be received and adopted. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Aid. Gregory. READ A~) ADOPTED, 8th. Decamber, 1958. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED~ 8th. December, 1958. / Clerk Clerk Mayor, COUNCIL MEETING FIFTY-FOURTH blEETING Council Chamber, 29th.November,1958. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law whicb covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members were present. BY-LAW The followin~BJjJaw was ~ssed; No. 5700 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of ALd. Martin and AId. Morton that Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Aid. Gregory 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. Miller and AId. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Ald. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 8th. December, 1958. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 29th.November,1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Saturday, November 29th, 1958. All Members were present. His Worship Mayor Hawkins presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Miller and AId, Morton, READ AND ADOPTED, 8th. December, 1958. Jth. I)ecember, 1955. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, [)cceml)er 1958 for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Member, Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes o[ the previou,'i meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Gregory. I COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications were pre~ntp~; No. 333 - Greater Niagara ClearingHouse - requesting decision as to declaration of Boxing Day, December 26th. ORDERED on the motion of ald. Morton and Aid. Marth~ that the communication be received and filed and Boxing Day be not declared a holiday. Carried, with Ald. Miller and Mayor Hawkins-contrary. SEE R:port Number 336. No. 334 - Canadian Federation of Mayors and Mu~njSijalities - advising of Bell Telephone rate increase. ORDERED on the motion of McKinley and AId. Morton that the communication be received and filed. No. 335 - Niagara Falls Fire Fighters, Local 528 - outlining requests for 1959. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the 1959 Negotiating Committee. No. 336 - John Howard Society of Ontario - requesting grant. ORDERED on time motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that the communication be received and referred to the 1959 Budget Committee. No. 337 - Department of Planning and Development - re proposed amendment no. 4 to the Official Plan of the Niagara Falls and Suburban Planning Area. The City Clerk presented a verbal report, indicating that the Village of Chippawa had requested 4 amendments to the Area Plan, which was of no concern to the City of Niagara Falls but that in conversation with the Dept. of Planning and Development, they pointed out that by asking for a change in the legend, it thereby affects everyone connected with the Area Plan, The City Clerk advised that the Township of Stamford has unquestionably endorsed the recoupended changes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mowers and Aid.Morton that the communication be received and the Dept. advised that the City of Niagara Falls have no objection to the application of the Village of Chippawa. No. 338 - Angelo Zoia - requesting permission to use the V-shaped lot at Valley Way and Queen Street for the sale of Christms Trees. The City Manager presented a verbal report recommending that peruu[ssion be not granted for this purpose. ORDERED on the uM)tion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that the comunication be received and filed and the request be not granted. RE PORT S The following Reports were presented~ No. 336 - Management ~Ommittee - report on meeting with representatives of the Civic Employees' Unions to discuss Clearing House request for decision regarding Boxing Day. and recommending that the day be no~ proclaimed a holiday. ORDERED on the ~tion o£ Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted.Carried with Mayor Bawkins and Ald. Miller-contrary. No. 337 - Management Committee - report on meeting held with representatives of the Civic E~lo~ee'e' Union in which the representatives of the Union were advised t~t ~he operation o~ the Winter Works Employment Stimulation Plan as proposed by the major governmen'~s aid not c~e under the te~s of the agreeeat in effect between the Union an~ ;~'~.~, ~E~ on ~he wtion of Ald, M~ers and Ald. Gregory that the report be/~eeei~eg a~ a~opted. No. 338 = City Clerk - report on Conference held on November 29th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Aid. GreSory that the report be received and adopted. No. 339 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of a licenee. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licence issued. VERBAL REPORT His Worship Mayor Hawkins suggested to Council that in view of the publicity recently appearing concerning the acquisition of the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge by the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, that it would be desirable to take steps in the immediate future to ascertain what the policy of the Commission would be in future years as to taxation on the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge, this beinS an important factor as far as the municipality is concerned. AId. Mowers was in accord with His Worship in this regard, indicating that he himself had intended to bring the subject matter up and expressed the view that no time should be wasted in approaching the authorities to have the matter cleared up to the municipality's satisfaction. SEE Resolution No.94. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passdd; No. 94 - MILLER - MOWERS - RESOLVED that the City Clerk contact the Honourable Charles Daley, Minister of Labour for the Province of Ontario, to ascertain whether a meeting could be arranged for Thursday evening, December 11th, 1958 with theM anaSement Committee, in order to discuss the subject of taxes on the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge which will become the property of the Niagara Falls at the end of 19581 and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 95 - MOWERS - MORTON - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of the City Couficil be forwarded to Alderman James G. White upon the death of his brother; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 96 - MOWERS - MORTON - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council be forwarded to Mr. Robert Barnes upon the death of his Mother; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. ANNUAL CHILDREN!:S CHRISTMAS PARTY Ald. McKinley, Chairman of the ~mployees' Christmas Party Committee, at this time requested the Mayor and Members of Council to keep in mind the Chidren's Party which will be held at the Rapids Hotel on Thursday afternoon, December 11th. at 2.30 p.m. Mi~ Worship the Mayor indicated his inability to attend and requested the Alderman to express his regrets. BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. 5701 - A by-law to amend By-law Number 5149 regardin8 tourist establishments. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. G egory that Aid. Miller be granted the privilege of in~roducing the by-law and the~by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Un~nimously. ORDBB~ on the motion o£Ald.' Miller and AId. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second readinS. - Carried, With AId. Martin and Mayor Hawkins-opposed. Third Reading - AId. McKinley and Aid. Morton - Carried' with Mayor Hawkins and .. . AId. Martin-oppoSed. No. 5702 - A Supplementary By-law to provide for the 1958 expenditure on roads and streets. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Miller that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be giveam the first reading.- Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Aid. Miller 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. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. No. 5703 - To amend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Miller 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. Morton and Ald. White - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 15th. December, 1958. Clerk "" Mayor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 8th.December,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on Monday, December 8th, 1958 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. AId. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $98,594.69 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in theMoney By-law for presentat'ion to the Council on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. McKinley. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 15th. December,1958. ( Chair n of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING implementing the Act, expressing the view that it would be to the mutual advantage of the municipality and the Victorian Order of Nurses which is a recognized agency for this purpose. Following his explanation and some discussion having been held, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Morton that the request be referred to the 1959 Council. Carried Unanimously. SEE Communication 324. CO~R~UNICATION The followin~ Communication was ~resentedL No. 324 - Greater Niagara__ V__i~ojj~ p~d~y_p~y~_s_ - re Homemakers and Nurses Services Act. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Morton that the request be referred to the 1959 Council for consideration. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 15th. October, 1958. Council Chamber, 8th.December,1958. The Committee 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 were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5704 - To provide monies for general purposeS. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Morton that Ald. White be grgnted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. W~ite and Aid. Gregory 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. Morton and AId. Miller - Carried Unanimously. DEPUTATION Mr. A. A. MacBain, President of the Greater Niagara Victorian Order of Nurses Association, Mr. E. M. McMurray, Past President and two of the V.O.N. nurses were present at the Council Meeting in accord with their previous request £or the purpose of discussinS the possible application of ~he Homemakers and Nurses Services Act in the City of Niagara Falls, It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Mikler and Ald, Morton that Mr, McBain be heard. Mr. MacBain outlined in some detail the terms.of the Act and the regulations issued i~ eonnection therewith and advocated £avourable consideration on the part o£ the City Council to Clerk ~ .... ~-~ayor. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 8th. December,1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, December 8th, 1958. All Members were present. His Worship Mayor Hawkins presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and A,d. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 15th. Dacember,1958. ................. · _c~!!...__'~'Ltu-~ ........ ' Chairman FIFTY-FIFTH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 15 th. December, 1958. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, December 15th, 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Gregory DEPUTATION Mr. V. A. Johns was present at the meeting and on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton it was ordered that he be heard. Mr. Johns advised that he was appearing on behalf of Mrs. Wheeler, 1166 McRae Street and that it was with reference to the recent incident concerning the water service at that point and also the water service at the adjoining house known as 1176 McRae Street. Mr. Johns, in some detail, advised Council as to what had transpired indicating that in his opinion there was a liability on the part of the municipality and that Mrs. Wheeler should be reimbursed in whole or in part for out-of-pocket expense. Some discussion ensued during which the City Manager was questioned as to his knowledge concerning the length of time the service had been installed and as to the method used in detecting the leak. During this discussion the Manager made it quite clear that the reference by Mr. Johns to work done in connection with the sewer had no bearing on the matter of the water service. His Worship the Mayor quoted from the report submitted in Conference, indicating that it would seem only right that at least a partial adjustment should be made. Following further discussion on the subject it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald. Martin that the matter be tabled for one week and the City Manager attempt to obtain a portion of the service which was removed at 1166 McRae Street and submit a report as to the method used in attempting to detect the leak. Carried, with Ald. McKinley-contrary. Prior to this motion, Ald. McKinley moved that Council accede to the Manager's suggestion as contained in the report to Conference, but this was not seconded. CO!~iUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 326 - City O[ Stratford - resolution concerning the possibility of instituting a National Minimum Wage Act. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. White that the resolution be received and filed. SEE Con~unication No.343 No. 330 - ~.G.Col!ins Real Estate Limited - requesting Council's consideration to alternatives suggested by Mr. So. Atlin in connection with McGrail Avenue property. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and and Aid, Gregory that the communication received and filed and the recommendation of the Property Committee be received and adopted. SEE Report No. 340 The following Communications were presented; No. 339 - 172nd. Battery - Invitation Co "At Home" on New Ye~r's Day. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Miller that the invitation be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible attend. -AId, Morton - arrived at the meeting - No. 340 - Canadian Legion~_~pcc_~ ~l_g_b - requesting use of Oakes Park for practice on Wednesdays and League Games on Saturdays, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and Aid, Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the 1959 Council for con- sideration when the Arena, Parks and Recreation is set up. No. 341 - Canadian Corp~,_U~i~39~ - advising of wish to terminate agreement on metered parking lot as of December llth, 1958. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Miller and AId. Morton that the coum~unication be received and filed and the agreement be terminated as suggested and final adjustment made. No. 342 - New York Central Syp~ - advising there are no objections to provposed track relocation in connection with the widening of Park Street and advising of the amount of expense involved. In connection with this subject, the City Manager presented a verbal report recor~nending that Council approve the payment of $2,400. necessary lor the work and meet the other terms outlined in the con~nunication. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Morton that the counnunication be received and filed and the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. No. 343 - City of Stratford - explaining the reason for their recent resolution re possible institution of a National Minimum Wage Act. ORDERED on the motion of Mowers and Ald. White that the communication be received and filed and the resolution be not endorsed. SE~ CgmmUnicat.ion No .326. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 340 - Property Cormnittee - reconnnending that J.G.Collins Real Estate Limited be advised that the City will accept the Quit Claim Deed for the westerly 9 feet of Lot 40 and the easterly 45.55 feet of Lot 39 and will provide a cormnon right-of-way 12 feet in width on the easterly side of the premises for the joint use of the owner of what is now a vacant lot and of the owner of the apartment at 1723 MeGrail Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aldl McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No.330 No. 341 - City Manager - advising of the approval of the Dept. of Municipal Affairs of City~s application, under the Winter Works Employment Stimulation Plan, for the construction of water mains at an estimated cost of $35,715. In connection with this report the City Manager advised verbally that of the 31 men available from the Unemployment Office, 24 men will be able to start; and the Welfare Administrator will provide a list of persons drawing Relief with large families not now appearing on the Unemployment Office list from which more may be selected, It is hoped that contact may be made with the Pipe Manufacturers in order that work may be conmenced before the end of this week. Ald. Martin, one of Council's representatives on the Advisory Committee for the stimulation of winter work reported verbally on his attendance this afternoon at a meeting of the Advistory Committee and indicated that the employment situation is now very bad and expressed the hope that the winter works program would get under way as soon as possible. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and filed. Alderman Miller referred to Council's decision at the previous meeting with reference to Boxing Day and advised of the re-action which he had received concerning Council's action and expressed the view thai ti~e motion should be rescinded and Boxing Day be declared as a holiday, referring to the fact that nearly all other municipalities are taking such action. A discussion was then held concerning the matter during which at the request of Ald. Martin, Chairman of the Management Committee, Mr. Robt. Barnes, President of the Employeess Unions clarified the fact that the meeting held by representatives of the Union with the Management Con~nittee was an amicable one and that at that time both groups were in complete accord. Mr. Barnes also suggested a method of handling the work so that the observing of Boxing Day could be carried out. SEE Resolution No. 97 Aid, Martin then indicated the desire to have a resolution prepared for forwarding to the Federal Government, requesting that Boxing Day be established as a National Roliday and thus avoid recurring confusion, but, following an explanation by the City Manager, as to the possible effect of such action in the event it was looked upon with fayour, agreed to leave the matter in abeyance for further study. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were~assed; No. 97 - MILLjR - MORTON - RESOLVED that the action of Council at their m~eting of December 8th. in adopti"'~g the Management Committee's recommendation to not declare Boxing Day, December 26th. a holiday, be rescinded and that a proclamation be issued declaring December 26th, 1958 as Boxing Day in the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Un~ntmou~sly._ No. 98 - MILLER - MORTON - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship the Hayor &nd 'M'~bers of CoUncil be forwarded to Chief Constable C. R. Pay upon the death of his Mother, the late Mrs. Maude Pay; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Ald. McKinley, Chairman of the Christmas Party Con~nittee, reminded Council of the Annual EmPloYees~ Christms FaTty, scheduled for Tuesday evening, at the General Brock Hotel, commencing at 7 p.m. Ald. Martin expressed a vote of thanks on behalf of Council to the Christmas Party Con~nittee for the successful party given to the children of the City employees last ThurSday, December 11th. and for the work done by the Firemen and policemen and the City Clerk, purchasing Agent and Mr. Leslie Blackburn and all others who worked so hard to make the party such a success. At this time, Ald. Mowers, one of Council's representatives on the Niagara peninsula Conservation Conmxittee, reported verbally on his attendance at the organizational meeting of the Conservation Authority, held at Prudhomme~s Garden Centre Hotel on Friday, December 12th. He advised there were 41 voting delegates and that the application is now going forward to the Lieutenant-Governor for his consideration, results of which may be known sometime in January. The City Manager advised of the action taken with reference to leaks in the roof at the Memorial Arenas in response to AId. Morton~s query. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory. " READ AND ADOPTED, 22nd. December, 1958. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 15th. December, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on December 15th. 1958 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. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $78,566.58 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 ~ld. Martin. The Co~waittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Mayor Hawkins and Ald. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 22nd. December, 1958. Clerk COUNCIL MEETiNG Council Chamber, 15th. December, 1958. The Committee 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 Co~ntttee. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; Np.. 5705 - To provide monies for general purposes. Ordered on the motion of AId. Mowers and Aid. McKinley that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first readi'~So = C~arried 'Unanimously. 10~dered on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Miller that Rule 36 (2) of the St~ng~("~d~o'~ COuncil be teporarily suspended and the by-law be Siren the second r~~~i~d ~animousl~. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. blowers and AId. Miller. to Conference. READ ~ ADOPTED, 22rid. Decembdr, 1958. Clerk --Mayor. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 15th.December,1958. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, December 15th, 1958. All Members were present. His Worship PL~yor Hawkins presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. White. READ AND ADOPTED, 22nd, December, 1958. FIFTY-SIXTH b~ETING Council Chamber, 22nd.December, 1958. REGUhLRMEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, December 22nd. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory. CObRqUNICATIONS The followin_g__Communi_c_gt__i.o_ns~w..er__e.._p_[gs__ep_t.e__d~; No. 344 - Mayor of Woodstock - resolution re threat of inflation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Mowers that the resolution be received and filed. No. 345 - Greater Niagara S~x Council - suggesting that after the New Year, all Christmas trees be picked up and transported to a central point for burning, under the supervision of the Fire Department as a safety measure. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Aid. Morton that the communication be received and filed and permission and approval as requested be granted. The City Manager indicated that if the citizens will place their trees at the curb with the rest of their rubbish, the City will dispose of them. No. 346 - Department of Transport - recommending speed study. In this connection the City Clerk read previous correspondence forwarded to the Deputy Minister requesting clarification of a Section of the Nighway Traffic Act regarding speed limit on a controlled access highway, having in mind a section of the Queen Elizabeth Highway on Robert Street within the corporate limits of the City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Mowers that the communication be received and a request be made to the Department of Transport for a speed study of this particular section. No. 347 - Retail Merchants' Association of Canada - enclosing copy of a resolution of St. Catharines faycuring amendments of the Retail Merchants' Association recommended to the Ontario Government regarding The Ontario Factory, Shop and Office Building Act. The City Clerk suggested that equally or possibly more important legislation was desirable to enable municipalities who have early closing by-laws passed on a petition to remove such by-laws, there being no authority under the present Act except on a further petition by the classes of business affected. Ald. Mowers indicated that he would be prepared to introduce such a resolution when prepared by the City Clerk. Previous to this discussion, it was moved by Ald. White and seconded by Ald. Mowers that the communication from the Retail Merchants' Association be received and filed. Carried~ with Ald. Morton-contrary. REPORTS The £ollowin~Reports were presented; No. 342 - City Manager - recommending the appointment of Mr. Robert Anderson as a Clerk in the Accounting Department at the City Hall. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Mowers that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. Carried with Ald. Miller-contrary. An amendment made by Ald. Miller that the report be tabled for one week in order that the Management Committee might peruse the su~nary of application received for this position, was no~ ~econded. No. 343 - City Manager - recommending the appointment of Mr. Keith Wilson, as a Clerk in the Welfare Department. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Mowers that the report and reconmendation be received and adopted. Carried, with AId. Miller - contrary. No. 344 - City Manager - report on conditions at 1166 McRae Street where water service was damaged. It was moved by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Oregory that Mr. V. Johns be heard at this time. Mr. Johns again spoke on behalf of Mrs. Wheeler and amplified his renmrks made at a previous meeting, correcting some of his statements and indicating that there was justification for his previous request as to an adjustment. Some further discussion took place on the part of the Members of Council and His Worship, Mayor Hawkins, reiterated his previous statement that he felt a logical and fair adjustment would be on the basis of the recommendation made by the City Manager to Council in Conference on December 8th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report of the City Manager be received and filed and an adjustment of the account involved in this instance be made in accordance with the City Manager's suggestion in his report submitted to Council in Conference, namely $42.14. Carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - Aye -Ald. McKinley, Morton, Oregory and Miller; Nays -Ald. White, Martin and Mowers. No. 345 - City Clerk - report on Conference held on December 15th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. It was ordered at this time by Ald. McKinley and Ald. Mowers that the next eight reports be considered collectively- No. 346 - City Engineer - 6-inch watermain on Startton Ave. Ferguson to North Limits. No. 347 - City Engineer - 6-inch watermain on Park St. St. Clair Ave. to Well~nd.Ave. No. 348 - City Engineer - 6-inch watermain on Park St. Lawrence Ave. to Bucklay Ave. No. 349 - City Engineer - 6-inch watermain on St.Lawrence, Park St. to Queen Street. No. 350 - City Engineer - 6-inch watermain on Huron St. Ontario Ave. to Welland Ave. No. 351 - City Engineer - 6-inch watermain on Third Ave. Morrison St. to Willmort St. No. 352 - City Engineer - 6-inch watermain on Second Ave. Robert St. to Kitchener St. No. 353 - City Engineer - 8-inch watermain on Lundy's Lane, Drummond Rd. to Hanan Ave. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Martin that the reports be received, approved and work proceeded with as soon as convenient. Carried Unanimously. SEEResOlution Number 99. No. 354 - City Clerk - reconmending issuance of licehess. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Gregory. that the report be received and adopted and licehess issued accordingly. Ald. Morton queried the possibility of an outdoor rink in the Glenview Area for the benefit of the children unable to get up to the Memorial Arena; referring to other parks in the City which could be utilized for this purpose also. The City Manager referred to the money expanded by the City for this purpose in past years, with the result that the outdoor skating rinks were of short duration due to the change in temperature, pointing out that the Memorial Arena was erected because of the little satisfaction gained from open air rinks. It was agreed that the City M~nager might arrange to have one outdoor ek~ting rink in the Glenview Area to ascertain whether it will be successful this year. RESOLUTION · The following Resolution was passed; , No. 99 - MOWERS - MARTIN - RESOLVED that Report Number 346 for the construction of a 6-inch watermain on Stanton Avenue between Ferguson Street and the north limit; Report Number 347 for the construction of a 6-inch watermain on Park St. between St. Clair Ave. and Welland Ave; Report Number 348 for the construction of a b-inch waternmin on Park St. between St..La~r~ence Ave. and Bucklay Ave; Report Number 349 for the construction of a 6-inch watermain on St.Lawrence Ave. between Park St. and Queen St; Report Number 350 for.the construction of a 6-inch watermain on Huron St. between Ontario Ave.. and Welland AVe; Report Number 351 for the construction of a 6-inch wateTmain on Third Ave. between Morrison' St. and W~lm~tt St; Report Number 352 for the construction of a 6-inch wateTmein on Second Ave. between Robert St. and Kitchener St; Report Number 353 for the construction of an 8-inch watermain on Lundy's Len~ between Dru~no~d Road and Henan Avenue; be adopted and the work proceeded With as soon as convenient; and the Seal. of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Caviled Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Mowers. REAI) AND ADOPTED, 29th. December, 1958. j_.Mayor. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 22nd. December, 1958. The Finance Meeting was held on December 22nd. 1958 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. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $59,002.94 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. Mowers and Ald. Martin. The Com~ttttee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. December, 1958. f COUNCIL HEETING Council Chamber, 22nd.December,1958. The Conunittee 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 Cormmittee. All Members of Council were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed. No. 5706 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Martin that Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Aid. Morton 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. Morton and AId. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Mowers and AId. Miller. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. December, 1958. G 1 erk Mayor. FIFTY-SEVENTII MEETING COUIIci ] Chaml)el' , 29th. I)ecemher , lgbS. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, l)ecember 29th. 1958, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. A] I Members o! Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes o! the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Miller. COMMU~IG_~TIONB The following Communications wer~jr~e_§~p~; No. 348 - Lincoln and Wella_n~ R~e~iment - invitation to "At llome" on New Year's I)ay. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mowers and Ald. Gregory that the invitation be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible attend. A}N Members signified their intention of being present, with the exception of .Hd, Martin and Ald. White. No. 349 - Bell Telephone Company of Canada - requesting permission to replace one pole on Clark St. south of Ferry St, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and AId. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and permission granted. SE_E.B~-law Number No. 350 - Committee of Adjustment - Notice of Hearing on January 6th, 1959 re 2152- 2162 Allen Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Mowers and Ald. Miller that the couu~unication be received and filed. No. 351 - City of Woodstock - resolution to regulate and controj transmission, distribution, wholesale and retail sale of natural gas. The City Clerk verbally reported on this matter, indicating that the Ontario Fuel Board has ezcellent control of this type of commodity at the present time, having just recently lssued very detailed instructions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and Ald. Mowers that the communication be received and filed. REPORT The following Report was presented; No. 355 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of a hatrdresser's licenee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and licence issued accordingly. BY-LAW The followini By-law was passed; No. 5707 - To provide for permission to The Bell Telephone Company of Canada to replace one pole in same loc~tion on Clark St. south of Ferry ~t. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Miller and AId, Gregory that Ald. Mcmers be granted the privilege of introducing the by-lay and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nillet and AId. McKinley 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, McKinley and AId. Morton - Carried Unanimously. His'Worship, Mayor Hawkins, concluding his eighth year as Hayor of the City of Niagara Falls, at this time expressed appreciation to the Members of Council and City Officials for their co-operation during his tenure of office and wished each and their family every good wish for the New Year. The Members of Council responded individually, expressing appreciation for the opportunity of serving under the Mayor and the excellent manner in which he performed his duties. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th. January, 1959. Clerk ! FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 29th.December,1958. The Finance Meeting was held on December 29th, 1958 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conmmtttee were present. Ald. White, Chairman of Finance~ presided. Sundry Accounts in the amount of $26~458.18 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 Aid. McKinley and AId. Martin. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Miller and Ald, Mowers, READ AND ADOPTED, 5th. January, 1959. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 29th.December,1958. The Committee 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. The follow~ntBl-law wa~_p~gfi~d; No. 5708 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. Gregory that Aid. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Ald. Morton 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. Morton and Ald. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Mowers. READ AND ADOPTED, 5th. January, 1959. Clerk Mayor