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Township Office, Straffordville , Jan. 8th. 1951.
The Inaugural meeting of the Bayham Township Council was held on the above .l
date witl the following members in attendance -Reeve Chas. F. Jackson,
Deputy Reeve Lyle Coyle, Councillors Walter Nelson, Cecil Me Ball and
Donald M. Chute. The members subscribed to the necessary oath of office and
Clerk Vallee declared them duly installed.in their respective offices.
Rev. W. M. Thomas was in attendance and the Reeve called upon him. Mr. Thoaas
offered a short prayer and then spoke briefly to the members. The Remove
then in turn called on all the members for a few words and also Ex -Reeves
Arba Johnson and Grant M. Mitchell, The Reeve then addressed the meeting
briefly before the usual business was commenced.
Minutes of the previous meeting were then read, approved and signed and
r the following business was done.
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Seasonf a Greetings were received from Off ice Printing and tation ery
Supply Coe, Harrison and Co. and the Tillsonburg News.
Hospital notices were read and filed.
A statement of subsidies paid was received from Dept. of Municipal affairs.
The Clerk presented a statement of takes as of yeo. 319t. 1950.
Police reports were presented and filed. `
Request was received from the Salavation Army at London for a grant.
A request was received from the Bayham Township school Board to pass by -la
for issuing debentures of $23,000o for school busses and garage.
A petition was received, signed by " Eden residents, requesting steps be
taken to have estimates prepared by the H.E.P.C. for Street lighting in
the village and if acceptable, that these be installed.
Estimates for Street Lighting in Richmond were received from the H.E.P.C.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That this Council now adjourn for noon to meet again
at 1.30 P.M... Carried.
For dinner, the council members, H.L.Godwin, Rev, Thomas, Clerk Vallee,
dnd .Mr lbougherty, .:BankdXanagb r, ._v9r6 J guests of the Reeve to a very
enjoyable steak dinner at Dennis'* V
Council resumed the usual business at 1.30 P.M.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this Council make a grant of $35.00 is the Salvat-1
ion Army at London... Carried. I
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nielson- That this Council join the Good Roads Association and
sen membership fee of $5. Also that delegates to the convention be all
dounoillors, the Clerk and Road Supt... Carried.
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Ball- That this Council join the Association of Assessing
Officers and Treas* send fee of $10.00 ... Carried.
Moved by Nelson �
Seconded by Coyle- That this O%ouncil make the usual grant of $25. to the
Richmond Library... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the Clerk subscribe to 9 copies of the Municipal
World for members and Officials... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That this Council make application for the statutory
grant under provisions of the Highway Improvement Act on expenditure made
6n roads during the year 1950 in an amount of $35, 998.87 and that the
proper officers sign same... Carried.
Moved by .Chute
Seconded by Ball- That we receive the estimates for street lighting in t
Hamlet of Richmond and that a meeting of interested ;ratepayers no called
for Feb. 5th at 3 P.M. to consider accepting or rejecting the proposed
plans... Carried.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That we receive the petition of ratepayers for street
lighting in Village of Eden and that the H.E.P.Co be requested to make a
survey and prepare estimates for same... Carried.
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(Several by-laws were then presented to the council for consideration.
IMoved by Coyle
Seoonded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1222, being a by-law to
l authorize the Reeve and Treasurer to borrow up to $35,000, at the Canadian
A of Commerce for current expenditure during the year 1951, be now read a
rat time.. Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seoonded by Coyle- Ind resolved that By -Law No. 1222 he now read a Second
jtime.e. Carried.
i Moved by Nelson
Seoonded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law No. 1222 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seoonded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law No. 1223 being a by-law to
appoint certain officers in and for the Township of Bayham for 1951, be
now read a first time... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seoonded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law No. 1223 be now read a second
time... Carried.
.Moved by Chute
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1223 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that by -Law ilio. 1224 being a b -law to
appoint Fenceviewers and Poundkeepers for the Township of Bayham for the
year 1951, be now read a first time... Carried.
Moved by Chute
Seoonded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law No. 1224 be now read a second
time... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law No. 1224 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seoonded hj Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1225 being a by-law to
authorise the borrowing of $23,000* upon debentures for the purchase of
school busses and the erection of a storage garage for the Bayham Township
School Area at Straffordville , be now read a first time..* Carried.
Moved by Chute
Seoonded by Coyle- And resolved thtt By -Law No. 1225 be now read a second
time... Carried.
The Clerk was instructed to forward copy of this by-law to Township Solioit-
or for presentation to Ontario Municipal Board for appvovale
Fire Chief Dennis interviewed the Council in respect to fire alarm system
and telephones for some of the members. He also requested more pay for
looking after street lights.
Moved by Ball
Seoonded by Chute- That the Clerk request additional private phones for
firemen and that the alarm system by telephones be oheoked... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seoonded by Belson- That J. Le yennis be paid $5.00 monthly for looking
after Street Lights in Straffordville... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seoonded by Nelson -That the Reeve and Deputy Reeve be appointed as Council
members on the Straffordville Community Centre Board and that Horace Johns
Lyle Walsh, Miller mood , Geo. Grant and Clayton Jae kaon be re -appointed
for a two year term... Carried*
Moved by Coyle
Seoonded by Nelson -That the Reeve sign the order sheets... Carried.
Roads and Bridges accounts- Deo. and Jan, pay lists -4109587056
Prank Steers - Gas for hall & Office ---------------- 9035
dews Printing Coe- Advts & Election supplies -------- 25.95
Martin Caldwell - Error in 1950 taxes --------------- 37.44
S. 30 PO 0 Hydro for haal and office -------------- 19014
in w " fire hall ------------------- 19.08
Bayham Twp. Soh Bd.- Cap. soot 0 - Bal of debenture --- 70 * 736.98
Sdwy Curtis - Relief for January -------------------- 43.00
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Jules Arnou - Relief for January ---------- 26.00\
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Moved by Coyle
Seoonded by Nbleon- That this meeting now adjourn to meet again on Feb. 5th.
at 10.30 A*Mo o o. Carried.
Geo. 1�doGregor - � � �---------- 23.00
Canadian National Rye.- Corinth Wig -Wags -�- 25.001
Trees. of Tillsonburg- Relief re. ldaDonald - 23.68
Hamilton- Poet San.Care,Konop,Jen. 66.34
Cha®. A. Walsh - Pence at Town hall -------- 111.36
Chas. Jackson - Stove for fire hall -------- 15.00,,
Trees. of Ontario -Police sal. for Deo. ---- 215.83
exp. for Nov. ----- 41.38
Eery Claus -Fos Bounty ------------------- 5.00,
Floyd Taylor - " " ------------------ 5.00
Keith getohabaw - " "------------------ 5.00
Lee Claus - " "------------------ 5.00N
idiohael Verbaugge l
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Lloyd Jackson- " *------------------ 25.00
George Brava - " "------------------ 5.00
Albert Augustine- � "______.__-- 5,40`
John Howey 5.0
Bayham Twp.So#ool Board- Error re Laing ---- 10.78
Trees. Good Roads Asen.B Membership tee ---- 5.00\
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Assn* of Assessing Officers- " ---- lO.OQ�
Salvation Army - Grant to London ----------- 35.00
Trees. Richmond library - Grant ------------ 25.00\
Frank Steers - Gas for hall & Office, Deo. - 26.25
Robt. Grant - Stamps ----------------------- 7.00
J. D. Vallee - Reg. B. M. & D. ------------- 3.751
Chas. Jackson - 1 meeting ------------------ 5.0t?\
Lyle Goyle - 1 "------------------- 6.00`
Walter Nelson- 1 " ------------------- 6.00
Cecil Ball - 1 "------------------- b.30�
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Township Offiae, Straffordville, Feb. 5th. 1951.
Pursuant to adjournment of Jan. 8th., the Council of the Township of Bayham
.met in regular session on the above date, all members present and Reeve
Jackson presiding. Minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and
signed and the following business was done.
Letter was received from Mr. Murray Stenabaugh, tendering his resignation
as Township Assessor.
Appreciation for grant received was expressed in a letter from the Salvat-
ion Army at London.
Hospital notices were read and filed.
Communications were received :from Donald F. Gibson, K.C. in respect to the
Calton school debentures and also bus by-law.
Request for membership was received from the Ontario Association of Raral
Municipalities.
A grant was soliditad by the Community fivelfare Council of Ontariog and also
By A. V. Langton on behalf of the Elgin County Crop Improvement Assn, Seed
Fair.
A petition was received, signed by five Township employees, requesting an
increase in pay, effective Jan. 1st. 1951.
The Treasurer's bond was produced for inspeotion by the members.
Moved by . Chute
Seoonded by Belson- Having examined the Treasurer's Bond, it is hereby
directed that the same be placed in Township vault... Carried.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Chute- That the Council pay repairs of $22.00 to the Township
hall piano and that the Reeve request a detailed annual report from Care-
taker on hall rentals... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Nelson- That the Clerk notify all school boards to have their
requisition for school levy in his hands not later than April 1st. Carried,
Moved by Coyle
Seoonaed by Ball- 'ilia t this U ounc it now adjourn for noon until 1.30 P.M.
Carried*
Mr. Jack Weston of Tillsonburg, waited on the council after dinner and
discussed with them several drainage problems in the Township.
Moved by Coyle
Seoond ed by Nelson- That John F. Weston, be engaged to make a survey and
report on Municipal Drainage as requested by petition of Leslie Swanoe and
George Elliott and also that of Co D. Coyle, Township of Bayham and others.
Carried.
At 3 P.M. only 3 resident freeholders of the Hamlet of Richmond attended at
the meeting to discuss street lighting of the area. fir. Frank Stubbs, of the
Aylmer Division of the H.E.P.C& was also present. Plans and methods of
finance were discussed and the Reeve invited any of these present to with-
draw their names from the petition if they so desired. fibsone present did
this and also none signed in favour. However petitions submitted carried
la majority of those iz svour of lights. The freeholders present requested
that minor changes be made in the plans submitted and that 7 lights be
ereote d in place of six.
Moved by Chute
"Seconded by Ball- Whereas the majority of resident freeholders of the
Hamlet of Richmond, having signified their approval of Plan No. 2, as
Isaggested in letter of Dec. 13th. 1950 of the H.E.P.C. London offiae, for
street lighting, with the following alterations in lay -out of lights; -
17 - 200 watt radial wave reflectors planed as shown on amended plan attaoh-
ed hereto; Be it therefore resolved that the H.B.P.C, revise estimates in
laocordanoe with these changes and that an agreement be prepared by the
`Commission for the supplying of these lights and services... Carried*
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Moved by Nelson f
, 3eoonded by Coyle- That this Council make a grant of $95.00 to the Elgin'
!;County Seed Fair, payable to A.V. Langton... Carrifd.
�A letter was read from D. F. Gibson, K.C. stating that; he had been unable
to procure the servioes of Fred A. Bell to make the proposed survey of a
portion of Eden, and requesting that he be granted authority to have the
firm of Cre and 8*04 do this work.
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Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That we approve of our
hiring the firm of Ure and Smith to make a
portion of Eden... Carried.
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sol ioitor,Donald Fe Sibson, K.C.`
survey of the south easterly
Messrs. C. Looker and Ho Grigg waited on the council in respect to their
school having been placed in the Township area, and now being closed by
the school Board and children transported by bus. They were advised that
their objections to this would have to be placed before the School Board
concerned.
Several delegations and individuals wAited on the council in respect to
roads. They were advised that their problems woytl.d receive due considerat-
ion by the members and Road Supt.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That By -Law No. 1221, being a by-law to authorize tj}e
borrowing of $42,000, upon debentures for the erection and equipment of a
public school building for the Calton school section, be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
lAppr*val for the above having been received by O*der of the Ontario Munio-
ipal Board dated January 23rd. 1951.
1 The Calton school Board having requested funds for their school as soon as
possible, it was deemed adviseable to present a by-law pv9vtdJk4et26v hhbi
Reeve and Treaso to bonrow for this purpose. £1
Moved by Ball
` Seconded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law No. 1226, being a by-law to
;authorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the
issue and sale of the debentures authorized by By -Law No. 1221, be now rea
a first time... Carried.
Moved by nelson
'f Seoonded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law No. 1226 be now re4d a second
time... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Qeconded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1226 be now rrad a third
time and finally passed... Carried.;
Moved by Coyle
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Seconded by Nelson- That this Council extehd bongratulations to our Reeve
on his election as County Warden for 1951... Carried.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That this Council join
and Clerk send fee of 10.00 Carried.
the Ontario Muniaiplaks000iation
F Time did not permit completion of business so it was decided to hold a
special meeting to consider roads expenditures for 1951 and salaries and
any other unfinished business.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That the Reeve sign the otder shhets.. o Carried.
Roads and Bridges accounts- January pay lists ---
H.E.P.C. - Straff. Street lights ----------------
Rdwy Curtis - Relief for Feb. ------.-------------
Geo. McGregor - " " " -------------------
Jules drnou - " " " -------------------
Treas. Elgin County- Hospitalisation------------
Treas. of Hamilton - Feb. care re. ionop--------
" Addl o re* Konop
Treas. of Tillsonburg - Jan* relief re. McDonald -
W. G. Webster - Office supplies ------------ ----.w
Police W ------------------
Municipal World Ltd.- 9 -subscriptions -----------
w R " - M. Reg. & supplies --------
News Printing Co.- Envelopes & advto------------
Treas. of Ontario- Police Salo for Janj---------
" exp. " Ded.---------
James Rutledge - Fox Bounty ---------------------
G. B. horse - " "--------------------
Earl Bristol - " "--------------------
Keith Ketohabaw- " " --------------------
Geo. Grass - " "--------------------
Arthur Claus --------------------
N. Hayward
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26.00\
639.11\
60.0{\
28.95\
44.301\
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215.83\
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Lyle Walsh - Fox Bounty -----------------------
J. L. Dennie - Bulbs Straff. 3t. lights -------
w w - License fire truck --------------
Naylor Farm Supplies -Poets re. Grounds-------
Taylor-Craft Ltd,- Trophies -re East Elgin H.S.-
Frank Albright - Repairs to piano -------------
A. V. LAngton,Treas.- Grant Couhty Seed Fair --
Treas. Ontario Municipal .Assn.- Fee -----------
J. D. Vallee - To apply on salary -------------
J. L. Dennie - Fire Mall etc re. Jan. ---------
w w _ St* lights re. Jan. ----------__
Chas. F. Jackson - Attend i meeting -----------
Lyle Coyle - Attend 1 meeting --------•------
Walter Nelson - " 1 " --------_----w---
Cecil M. Ball - " 1 "
Donald M. Chute - " 1 " ----------------
Moved by Nelson
I Seconded by Coyle.
session on Saturday
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That the Council now ad Bourn to meet again in special
evening, Feb. 10th. at 8 P.M.... Carried.
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Township Office, Straffordville, Feb. 10th. 1951.
A special meeting of the Bayham Township Council was held
for the purpose of completing business laid over from the
of Feb. 5th. All members were present and Reeve Jackson in
following business was done.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That
Stenabaugh, ae Township
It
on the above date
regular session
the chair. The
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we accept with regrets, the resignation of Murray
Assessor... Carried.
The question of salary and wages increases was then thoroughly discussed by
the members and it was decided that those working on and hourly basis
should be increased by from .05� to .15� depending on their regular type of
work. j
Loved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That J. D. Vallee be granted an increase in salary of
$100. as Tax Collector and $300. as Clerk -Treasurer and also that and
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increase be granted in the salary of H. L. Godwin of }�3 p y , all
efleotive from Jan. lat. 1951... Carried.
The Reeve gave approval that cheques be issued to bring these salaries
wages up to date for the month of January.
and
Lxpenditure of Roads for 1951 was then discussed by the council and it was
decided that the by-law should be passed for the same over-all amount as
last year and that the Clerk write a special letter to the Chief Municipal
Engineer setting out reasons why the council considers this amount should
not be reduced.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law No. 1227, being a by-law to
provide for the expenditure of $40,000. on roads in the Township of Bayham
for 1951, he now read a first time... Carried. '
Loved by Chute
Seoonded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1227 be now read a seoond
time... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute - :*i resolved that By -Law No. 1227 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
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The Clerk was instructed to otder two large maps of the Township from Mr.
Me S. Arniel of Toronto and several of the members wished to prooure the
smaller ones.
Cheques issued in respect to salary and wages increases were as follows;-
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Borden Price ------------------------- 28.701%
W, L, Looker ------------------------- 26,15n
Fred Tribe --------------------------- 23.90x
Mahlon Belles ------------------------ 9.9(\
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H. L, Godwin ------------------------- 50,00
J. D. Vallee ------------------------- a1.88�
Receiver General ---------------------1.45•
w++ --------------------- 2.70
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3'1 loved by Chute
Seconded by Ball- That this special session now adjourn to meet again on
March 5th. 1951 at 10.30 A,M... Carried.
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Township !Office, Straffordville, March 6th. 1951.
Pursuant to adjournment of Feb. 10th., the Council of the Township of
Bayham met in regular session on the above date, all members present and
Reeve Jackson presiding. Minutes of the last regular and special meetings
were read, approved and signed and the following business was done.
Communications was received from the 047jol• refuing to accept any respons-
ibility in upkeep of ditch and hill at tunnel north of Straffordville,
Request was received from Mr. Spencer McConnell for grant to Deep Waterway
Committee on Port Burwell.
Hospital notices were read and filed.
Copy of resolution was received from S.S, o. 9; requesting to join with
Vienna in a Township School Area. A letter was also read from the Clerk of
Vienna stating that Vienna had already passed a by-law to this effect.
Statement of 1950 Roads subsidy was received from District Engineer.
lir. J. D. Flanders, Clerk of Dereham, requested an equalization of union
school section No. 23.
A letter addressed to the Reeve was read from Geo. D. Teall, re. extra
taxes on new building.
Robert Stewart submitted a written request that his lands be transferred t!
Corinth school section, i
Letter was read from the H.E.P.C., London office, re Richmond street light
A letter from the Clerk of Tillsonburg re. Otter Valley Conservation
Authority was laid over for further consideration,
Mr. Be H, McConkey waited on the council and discussed with them the
position of assessor for 1951. The use of new assessment forms was oonsidei-
ed and the whole matter laid over to a special meeting. j
" Constable Wellheiser advised the members that his old typewriter oould not
be made to work properly and that another one would be required. The Clerk
was to contact the Underwood frim in this respect.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That this C ounoi 1 now adjourn for lunoh to meet at 2 P.
Carried.
During the noon hour, the members visited the site of the complaint with
the C.P.R. and regular business was resumed.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Chute- That the Clerk write to the C.P.R-t and request their as
operation in opening ditch at the foot of thier fill near Mileage 24,E in
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order that road may be improved... Carried.
Moved by Chute
Seoonded by Ball- That this Council make a grant of 450.
sponsoring Pt. Burwell as a deep-sea water port. Cheque
McConnell... Carried#
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to the Committee
payable to Spencer
Fire Chief Dennis and Basil Nevill interviewed the council in respect -,to
purchasing an agxiliary pump for use with fire truck.
Moved by Coyle
Seoonded by Ball- That the Reeve and Fire Chief be a committee to purchase
an auxiliary pump for fire truck... Carried*
Mr. Blake 4olfe was also in attendance and requested that several others,
in addition to the volunteer firemen, be instructed in the operations of
the fire truck in j:a6ee of emergency*
moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the following liwenses be approved. -
T. Nedozytho -- Roadstde-1Coifee shop, ziestaurant.
Chase Laing r.!" Ice cream stand.
Mrs. Robt. Gordon
He We McCurdy
No H. McConkey - " " " ... Carried.
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Coyle- That the following expenses be paid for trip to Toronto
to convention.- �
H. L. Godwin - - - - - - - $264,00
Donald Chute ------- 25.00
Cecil Ball --------- 40.00 ... Carried. �t
Moved by Coyle
Seoonded by #all- That we accept the request of S.S.No. 9 and Village of
Vienna to form a Township School Area and the Clerk prepare by-law for
same... Carried.
Several ratepayers attended at the meeting and requested attention to the
respective roads. The Council advised that this matter would be attended
to as soon as possible. Stanley Luce also requested attention to the tile
portion of Noel Drain.
Approval having been received from The Ontario Municipal Board, it was
Moved by Coyle
Seoonded by Ball- That By -Law No. 1225, authorizing the issuing of debent
urea in an amount of $23,000, for purchase of school busses, be now read ai
third time and finally passed... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seoonded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law Noe 1228, being a by-law to
auhtorize the borrowing of money by way of temporary advances pending the
issue and sale of debentures authorized under By -Law Noe 1225 be now read
a first time... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seoonded by Coyle- And _resolved that Bp -Law Bee 1228 be now read a second
f ►. time... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law No. 1228 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
Mr. Cook, Assistant District Municipal Engineer, was present for part of tj I ke
meeting and discussed road problems with the members.
Moved by Ball
Seoonded by Chute- That the Reeve sign the order sheets... Carried.
Roads and Bridges Accounts- February pay lists --- $4145.98
Frank Steers
Gas for hall and office
14 o 75�
`i Robt. Grant- Stamps for auditors -----------------
%" 8.00
Edwy Curtis -
Relief for March -------------------
43.00`
Jules Arnou -
E6.00s.
Geo. McGregor
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23.00•
Robt. Grant -
Stramps for Treas.-----------------
7.00\
Trease of Hamilton- Post San, care re.W.Konop ----
66.34\
News Printing
Co.- Envelopes ---------------------
6.59N
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H.E.P.C.- Inst. 2 lights in Straffordville ------
Wm. Wellheiser - Dispenser ______________________
Ronald Vaughan - Fox Bounty ---------------------
Wm. I. Stewart - " " _____________________
Arnold McDowell - " "----------------
Treas. of Ontario- Police sal. for Feb. ---------
n n _ exp,
Jan. ---------
Spencer McConnell - Committee grant -------------
H. L. Godwin- Exp. to Toronto -------------------
Donald Ohute - " ^ " -------------------
C�eo it Ball - " " " --
J. L. Dennis- Fire Dept. sal. ___________________
- Straff. St. Lte. ------------------
J. D. Vallee To apply on salary --- ------------
Receiver General - Tag re. Vallee ------- --------
Chas. F. Jackson - 2 meetings -------------------
Lyle Coyle - 2 meetings ----------------------
Walter Nelson- 2 " ----------------------
Cecil M. Ball - 2 " -----------------------
Don. M. Chute - 2 " ---____________________
Ca ital Account
146.43\
1.50\
5.K
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15.00.
215.83•
95.57:
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215.41\
1.45\
10.00\
12.00\
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10.60
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Con School -Board No. 6 - Advance -------------12,500.00
Bayham Twp, School Board - " -------------19,800.00.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this Council now adjourn to meet ag4in on Monday,
April 2nd. at 10.30 P.M.... Carried.
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Township Office, Straffordville, 14areh 15th. 1951.
A special meeting of the Bayham Township Council was held on the above
date, all members present except Councillor Chute and Reeve Jackson pres-
ided. The purpose of the meeting was to consider tenders on new -tV ton truoli
and to discuss assessing problems and considering the hiring of an assessor*
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That this Council approve of the advertising for tender
for new * ton (truck with present truck for trade-in... Carried.
Three tenders were received and considered as follows; -
Grant Motors- Chevrolet at 41814.25 less $700. allowance.
Lindsay & Son - Ford at 11799.13 less $459.13 allowance,
Pearce Motors - Mercury at X1817.00 less $700. allowance.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Ball- That we accept the tamder of Grant Motors for a new
Chevrolet * ton truck at price of 11814.25 less $700, for trade-in as per
tender submitted March 15th. 1951... garried.
Considdrable discussion was held in respect to assessment matters and
Mr. Elton Jackson waited on the Council in respect to the position as
Township Assessor. A decision on assessment matters and the engagement of
an assessor was laid over for further consideration.
Dove d by Ball
Seconded by Nelson -
April 2nd., 1951...
That this
Carried.
special session. now adjourn to meet again
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Township Office, Straff ordvill e, April 2nd. 1951.
Pursuant to adjournment of March 5th.,, the Council of the Township of Bayham
met in regular session on the above date, all members present and Reeve
Jackson presiding. ]Uinutes of the last regular and special meetings were
read, approved and signed and the fohlowing business was done.
Hospital notices were read and filed.
,:.t,,Invitation to attend Open douse at new offices of Children's Aid Society.
Requests for usual grants were received from the Elgin Morse -Breeders Assn.
and The Tillsonburg and District Fair Board.
Letters were received from T. S. Caldwell in respect to condition of the
Second Concession and south part of Bayham-Yialahide Townline.
Auditors reports were placed before the council and also report of the
Straffordville Commur►ity Centre.
A copy of resolution was received from the Bayham Township School Board
stating that the Board would not object to transfer of certain lands to
S.S. No, 16.
Advise was received from the County clerk that Bayham had been equalized
at �2, 562, 866. for 1951 and that the sum of t30,514, would be required for
county rate for 1951.
A letter and bulletin was received from the Live Stock Branch at Toronto
in respect to dogs killing sheep and suggested remedies.
A large delegation of ratepayers and residents from the Second Concession
both east and west, waited on the Council and complained of the present
condition of this road and requested some action to remedy same. Mr. Zack
Sawyer and Rev.Downing were the prinoi palf%spokesmen and considerable
discussion was held. The eodneil agreed to try to make some improvements to
this road during the coming summer, particularly in the matter of better
drainage.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That this Council adjourn for lunch to meeta again at
1.30 P.M... Carried.
Council resume regular business at 1.30 P.M. and several other ratepayero
waited on the members in regards to repairs to their respective roads.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the application of W. E. Greer for a Lunch Counters
license be approved... Carried.
Moved by Nielson
Seconded by Coyle- That this council make a grant of X25.00 to the Tillson-
burg Fair Board.., Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this Council make a gram of 025.00 to the Elgin
Horse -Breeders Assn... Carried.
A by-law was then presentedtn respect to the increase in salary of the
Township Road Supt,
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1229 being a by-law to
appoint Harry L. sedwin as Road Supt, at a salary of 41800. per year from
January 1st. 1951, be now read a first time... Carried*
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law iso. 1229 be now read a second
time... Carried.
Moved by Chute
f Seconded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law Bo. 1229, be now read a third
time and finally passed,** Carried,
Moved by Chute �
f
E Seconded by Ball- That Daylight Saving time be effective in this 29wnship
from 12.01 A.M. Sunday April 29th. to 12.01 A.M. Sept. 30th, in the year `s{
1951... Carried.
Councillor Ball reported that he had contacted several owners in the
vicinity of south half lot 21, Cono. 8 in regards to removal_ of fence as
requested by the C. P. P.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Belson- That this Council express n6 objection to fence being
removed between C.P.R. tYU*m and No. 19 #ighway through s+ lot 21# Cono.8
4arried. j
.0
1,,V0 objection having been raised by the Bayham Township School Board, by -
Law No. 1230 was presented to the council'w
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law Do. 1230, being a by-law to
alter the boundaries of S.S.No. 16 and Bayham Township School Area, be now
read a first time...Carried.
Moved by .Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1230 be now read a second
time... Carried*
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law No. 1230 be now read a , third time
and finally passed... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the Treasurer purchase a 1000. 3`� Victory Loan
with funds from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That the Clerk advertise for sale in local paper, the
3% debentures for t23, 000. for school area busses... Carried.
Considerable discussion was held in
for 1951 and N. H. McConkey waited
Mr. Elton W-ackson had also phone to
to accept the job.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That Elton
of Township and N. H. McConkey
a W. bonus to each for using
Dog Tax collected... Carriedo
regards to the hiring of an assessor
on the Council in respect to the position.
the Clerk advising that he was prepared
w.ackson be engaged to assess the south part
the north part at a salary of $400. each 4ith
extra sheets and that they receive 10% of
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the reeve sign the order sheets... Carried.
Roads and Bridges Accounts- March pay lists -----
$3416.12\
Frank Steers- Gas for hall and office -----------
18.75\
London Concrete Machinery Co.- Pump, firer truck -
221.63\
H.E•F.C.- Hydro for fire hall -------------------
15.22
hall and office ------------
40.12,
M. S. Arniel Maps - --- - -- -
3.00
News Printing Co.- Cheques for Gen acct .--------
15.44
Peters, Brown & Good- 1950 audit fee ------------
300.00\
- Stationery ----------------
7.M
Treas. Elgin County - Hospitalization -----------
188.55
Treas. of Ontario - Police salary for March -----
215.83\
11- A Expemses for Feb. ----
49.24
Treas. zast Elgin II.S.Distriot- Tuition fee 1 --
669.333
" Tillsonburg Dist. H.S•Bd.- " It 3 --
138.85,
" Pt. Burwell C.S.Bd.- Tuition fees # 1 & 3 --
556.43\
Treas. of Hamilton - Post San care ,Apftil,Konop --
64.20\
Ken Gran) - Repairs to fire truck ---------------
24.08\
Edwy Curtis - Relief for April ------------------
43.00\
Jules Arnou - " If -----------------
26.00\
Geo. McGregor- If If "-----------------
23.40\
Robt. Grant - P.Q. ,box rental -------------------
5.00\
Treas, Tillsonburg Fair Board- Grant ------------
25.00\
" Elgin horse -Breeders Assn.- "-----------
25.00\
- --------------------
John Todd Relief for April
27.00
J. L. Dennis - March Saiary F.i�----------- ------
35b.0 -t,
it it It If St* Lts •
5.00
J. D. Vallee - To apply on salary ---------------
215.21\
Receiver General - Tax --------------------------
1.45r
Chas. F. Jackson- Attend. � meetings ------------
10.00\
Lyle Coyle - " 2 If ------------
12.00\
Walter Nelson - If 2 "-------------
12.00
' Cecil M. Ball - " 2 "------------
10.60s,
Don, M. Chute - " 1 "------------
5.60►
Moved by Ball, Seconded by Ghute- That this C ounoi
l now ;adjourn to meet
Y again -on May 7th. at 1 P.M... Carried.
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Township Office. 3traffordville, May 7ths, 1961.
Pursuant to adjournment of April 2nd,,, the Council of the Township of Bayham
met in regular session on the above date, all members present and Reeve
Jackson presiding, minutes of the last regular meeting were read, approved
and signed and the following business was done.
Notice of equalized assessment was received from the Assessors in respect to
the following anion school sections;- Vienna, Calton, North Bayham and Corm
A bulletin was received from the Ontario Municipal assn, re, resolution from
Niagara Falls' council in regards to turn -over tax.
Finance Committee's report and By -Law Bo. 1590 was received from the County.
Letters were received from the 4'elfare Dept. of Hamilton in respect to the
physiaial condition of W. Konop.
Notice of a Building Officio..l.s Conference, May 14th. to 17th. at Toronto was
received from the Dept. of Planning and Development.
Approvals were received from the Dept. of highways in respect to purchase
of -;- ton truck and of Roads Expenditure By -.Law iso. 1227 in the full amount'
of $40,000,00
Rospital notices were discussed and filed.
I letter was received from the Hagersville Quarries stating that the freight
rate from there to Straffordville was 41.20 a ton.
Mr. Howard Coomber of the East Elgin nigh school Board waited on the council
and discussed with them the matter of procuring an mrchiteet for further
program at the Aiylmer High School.
moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That this Council is in accord with the East Elgin Sigh
School District Board retaining an architect to prepare sketch plans and set
estimates for an addition and/or alterations to the present East Elgin High
School... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this Council adjourn for noon until 2 P.M...Carried.
Council resumed usual business at 2 P.1. and John Honsberger on behalf of
Aero Taxi, presented a written request fora taxicab license for two cabs.
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Ball- That taxi licenses for 2 cabs be granted tokAro Taxi of
Tillsonburg upon payment of 135.00 fee and compliance with terms of By -Law.
Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That during the period May 1st. 1951 to July 31st. 19519
dogs be not permitted to run at large in Bayham Twwns hi p and that the Reeve
issue a proclamation covering same... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this Council approve application for an ice Cream
Stand license for Bruce Kennedy... Carried.
r Moved by Belson
Seconded by Coyle- That this Council support the resolution of the III
of Niagara Falls in objecting to amendments to the B.N.A.Aot, giving the
Provincial Government authority to levy a 3% turn -over tax... Carried. �
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Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this Council approve of Hydro contract- for Lloyd 5
Raymond at Eden and that a request be made of the Hydro office to collect s
deposit of 115.00 until such time as applicant erects a dwelling.Carried.
A discussion of estimates of revenue and expenditure for 1951 was then held
by the members*
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Felson- That the Township levy be
Treasurer's budget be adopted... Carried.
set at 12.3 mills and the
Moved by Chute 1
Seconded by Nelson- That By -Law No. 1231, being a by -,law to adopt
assessment for 1951 and to levy taxes for 1951 and provide for the
ion thereof, be now read a first time... Carried.
Moved by Ball
the
oolleotow
Seconded by Fels on- And resolved that By -Law No. 1231 be now read a second
time... Carried.
kloved by Coyle-.
Seconded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law Lo. 1231 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
1,,In accordance with a request received from Village of Vienna
Board of Trustees for 3. Be No. 9, the following by-law was
Moved by Nelson -
261
and also the
presented.- .
Seconded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law oto. 1232 being a by-law to set
apart the Township School Area of Vienna and Bayham Township Area, be now
read a first time... Carried*
gloved by Ball
Seconded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law lyo. 1232 be now read a Second
time... Carried,
S
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No, 1232 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
As satisfactory sales could not be arranged for Calton School bebentures and
also Area School Bus debenttkkea, and apon :advise of the Township solicitor,
the following by-laws were presented to raise the rate of interest in each
case to 4%.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Ball- And resloved that By -Law No. 1233 being a by-law to amend
By -Law No. 1221, be now read a first time... Carriedo
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law No. 1233 be now read a Second
time...Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- And resolved that �3y-Law No. 1233 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
`oved by Ball
Seconded by ltielson- And resolved that By -Law iio. 1234, being a by-law to
amend By -Law Lo. 1225, be now read a first time...Carried.
Moved by Chute ""
Seconded by Coyle -And resolved that Bit -Law Do. 1234 be now rear: a second
'ime...Carried .
Moved by Coyle
Seoopded by Nelscn- And resolved that By -Law Iro. 1234 be now read a third
time and finally passed ... Carried.
Mr. Cook, A96istant District Municipal Engineer, discussed road problems
with the council and it was decided to make a tour of all Township roads
on May 17th. and 18th.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the Reeve sign the order sheets...Carried.
Roads and Bridges accounts- April pay lists ---
$4539.15Y
Calton School Board- Aapital account advance --
8000.00
" tr - " 11 " --•.
9000.00\
David Mill9rd - Relief for April --------------
21.00\
Frank Steers - Gas for hall & office, March ---
18.75\
Robt. Grant - Stamps --------------------------
11.00\
Edwy Curtis - Relief for May ------------------
43.00`
Jules Arnou - " ►'-----------------
17.5Q\
Geo. McGregor - " "-----------------
17.50
John W. Todd - " "-----------------
17.50\
David Millard - " " "-----------------
13.50\
Aylmer Express - Advts.-----------------------
9.12,\
News Printing Co.- and printing ----------
76.87\
Municipal World Ltd.- Supplies ----------------
19.53%
R " " _ Dog Tags ----------------
24.04
Gestetner Ltd.- Ink ---------------------------
2.84
Central Pipe Lines - Office furnace -----------
2.48,\
Albert Deller & Son - Tile for Arn Drain ------
2.88N
workmens' Compensation Board- Vol. firemen ----
19.80\
" " " - Gen. account ----
32.34
Geo. Grant Ins. Agency - Fire truck -----------
136.57
Treas. of Ontario- Polioe salary, April -------
215083'\
- " expenses, Karoh-------
4,7.98\
;f Frank Volkaert - Fox bounty -------------------
150ON
R. Me Whaley
21SON
Fred Sivyer - " "-------------------
9.00
LeRoy Bates -
Fred Oatman -
F1oyd Taylor -
Basil Devill -
Chas . Grass -
Skean Brinn -
Earl Bristol -
Fox 'Bounty -------------------------
n n
ff n
---------------------
------------------------
-
-------------------- -
n fr
-----------------------
n f!
if ft
Tio881d Killion- " " -------------------------
Frank Steers - Gas for hall & office, April -------
J. L. Dennis - Salary for April fire dept. --------
" "_ Straffordville St. Lts.----------
J. D. Vallee - To apply on salary -------------
Receiver General - Tax re. Vallee -----------------
Chas. F. Jackson - bttend 1 meeting --------------ab-
Lyle Coyle - " 1 " ----------------
Walter Felson - n 1 " ----------------
Cecil M. Ball - " 1 " ----------------
von. M. Chute - " 1 " ----------------
45.00'-
58.00
25.00
11.00,
34.00
12.00,
18.00
3.00'.
7.60
35.00
5.00',
215.21\
1.46
5.00,
6.00,
6.00ti
5.30_,
5.60\
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this Council now adjourn to meet again on June
4th. at 1 P.N... Carried,
Township Office , Str.3ffordville, May 17th. 1951.
A special meeting of the members of the Council of the Township of Bayham
was held on the above date, prior to inspection of Township roads. All
members were present and the purpose of the meeting was to consider the
following resolutions.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the "'treasurer be and is hereby authorized to sell
X2500. of Dominion of 0anada Victory Loans, re. purchase of 5 ton truck,
from the Post Aar Fund,,.0 Carroed .
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That the Treasurer and Solicitor be and are hereby
authorized to sell the Bus debentures and Calton School debentures as best
they can... Carried,
Lembers adjourned to inspect roads to -day and to -morrow.
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Township Office, Straffordville, June 4th. 1951.
I
Pursuant to adjournment of May 7th., the council of the Township of Bayham
met in regular session on the above date ,all members present and Reeve
jaeksonpresiding. minutes of the last regular and special meetings were
read, approved and signed and the following business was done.
tiospital notices were read, discussed and filed.
Letter was read from Mr. Johnston, Supt. of O.P.R.
Approval was received for By -Lave No. 1229, re. salary of Road Supt.
I.Ionthly reports were received from Police Constable rWellheiser and County
,,ourt Clerk.
Letter and convention dates were re:.°eived from "elfare Officers'. Assn.
Bequest for grant to Calton cemetery was received from :.sir. Mott.
Communications were received from R. e. Daly Co. and `ownship Solicitor
in respect to Sale of us debentures,
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Sall- That an Ice Cream Stand license be granted to Zennedy's
Store at Dalton... Carried,
The Clerk discussed some changes in the Voter's List act.
;Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That the municipal Voters' List be prepared in
alphabetical order... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That the Assessors be paid the following for equal-
izing school section. -
Elton Jackson- $10. for Vienna and Calton
N. H. McC obkey- x:10. for Corinth and North Bayham,
and also 45.00 each for attending school at St. Thomas„f Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That Robt. Jackson be allowed t-10.00 for expenses
attending Weed Inspector's meeting at Guelph... Carried.
11
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That the following 1951 taxes be written off as busines�-
es are not operating. -
Roll 499, Lewis Thomas
Roll 770, John Derer,
business tax - $5.42
- 4.74
... Carried,
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- Whereas Thos. Nedozytho has planted poplar trees over
tile on Bartley Drain on lot S. mono. 8, it is hereby authorized that the
Drain Inspector order him to remove same or they will be removed by the
Township at his expense... Carried.
Moved by %%huts
Seconded by Ball- Resolved that for the purpose of certifying eipployment b
Township of Bayham as permanent in accordance with paragraph one of Part I
of the First Schedule to the Unemployment Insurance Act and of Special Ord
made by the Reemployment Insurance Commission thereunder, the following bo
and they are hereby authorised to issue certificates:
Officer so authorized - J. D. Vallee, Clerk-Treas.
... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nielson- That a grant of J5.00 be made to Calton cemetery, J.
Mott, Sea.-Treas... Carried.
An agreement with the H.E.P.Ce for street lighting in the Hamlet of
Richmond was then read and discussed.
Loved by Chute
Seconded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law 1+o. 1235, being a by-law to
authorized the Corporation to enter into an agreement with the ii.E.P.C*
for street lighting in Richmond, be now read a first time.,,.* Carried,
Moved by Coyle ,i
Seconded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law Iio. 1235 be nbw read a second
�3 time... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Nelson- .And resolved that By -Law .+o. 1235 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
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Discussion was heldin regards to sale of debentures and prices at various
interest rates. The Clerk advised that the matter of sale of Claton school
Debentures had been discussed with the Chairman of the Board and they had
recommended that interest rates be increased to 4+% in order that a more
satisfactory sale might be made.
moved by Dielson
Seconded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law Ito. 1236, being a by-law to
repeal By -Law No. 1233, be now read a first time... Carried.
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law No. 1236 be now read a second
time... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1236 be now read a third
time and finally passed,*, Carried.
A by-law was than presented to increase this interest rate.
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Ball- khd resolved that By -Law NMo. 1237, being a by-law to
amend ay -Law No. 1221, changing debenture interest rate to 4 for %elton
School Section, be now read a first time... Carried.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law Igo. 1237 be now read a Second
time... Carried,
The Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of this By-law to Township
6olieitor for presentation to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval.
The Road Supt. discussed with the members the costs of repairs to Adams's
grader and the settlement offered by the Company.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Coyle- That this Council accept the offer of settlement with
J. D. Adams Ltd. as contained in letter of May 16th. 1951 for a credit of
274.90 on crankcase block... Carried.
The meiu�ers and officials then went to inspect a building on the farm of
Gordon Robertson and to=' the Township grounds to look over site for a
proposed garage and storage for Township vehicles and equipment. The
Reeve and Road Supt. were requested to procure further information and
,prtces jn ,re6pect to erection of this building.
;Moved by Chute
Beeonded by Ball- That the Reeve sign the order shhets... Carried.
Roads and Bridges accounts- May pay lists ----
Sec.-Treas. S.$.No. 6- ilapital acct. ---------
A. & M, 'telephone Co.- Police & office-------
Edwy Curtis - Relief for June ----------------
C)ules Arnou ----------------
seo. McGregor- " ^ ^ ---------------
John W. Todd - " '" ---------------
David Millard - " " ---------------
H. L. Godwin - deals insp. roads-------------
T.he k'ranklin Press - Printing bus deb. -------
Municipal World Ltd.- Dog Licenses & supplies -
News Printing Co.- Advts ---------------------
Aylmer Express - ^ ------_______
Toronto Fire Equip. Co.- Supplies ------------
Fred A. Bell - Maps for Richmond St. Lts.-----
Treas, of Ontario - Police sal. for gay ------
n n ►. _ �+ exp. " Apr. -----
Robt. Stewart - Fox Bounty -------------------
Harry Davidson " ^ --
Thos.Nedozytho - " -------------------
L. R. Bates - " " -------------------
Fred Oatman - -------------
Samuel Lammens - " " -------------------
F. Howson -Police typewriter -----------------
Elton Jackson - Equal. schools & exp. --------
N. H. McConkey____------
Robt. C. Jackson - Expenses weed conv,-------
3 . F. Mott, Sea . -Treas . - Brant Calton cemetery -
J. L. Dennis - F.D.salary for May ------------
" " - 8traff. . St. Lts , May -------___
J. D. Vallee - To apply on salary ------------
Receiver General - Tax re. Vallee------------
�4i44.83
5000.00%
85.10
43.00\
17.50
17.50`
17.50,
13.50.
18.40\
49.50\
8.98\
5.48\
11.34
2.10.,
5.00\
215.831,
41.83
5.00N
3.00\
5.00
3.00.
3.00",
5.00\
75 . oO.,
1500011,
15.00,E
10.06\
5.00
35.00
5.00-\
215.21\
1.45\
Chas.
F. Oackson - 2 days insp. roads ----------- &
10.04X
R
M
+t
Gar 1 day on roads
10.00
R
R
tl
- 1 day council -----------------
5.0a
Lyle
Coyle -
2
days insp. roads -----------------
12.00
n
it -
1
day council ----------------
6.013,
Walter
nelson
-
1 day insp. roads ---------------
5.00,
"
^
- 1 day council -------------------
6.00
Cecil
Ball -
2
days insp. roads -----------------
10.60
"
" -
1
day car on roads -----------------
10.00'
"
it -
1
day council ----------------------
5.30\
Don.
Chute -
1+ day insp. road3-----------------
8.40\
"
"
1
day council ----------------------
5.6Q�
le
le
Lost cheue Tin • 1160----------------
Earl
Bristol
18.00\
Moved by
Seconded
1 Poll***
Nelson
by Coyle-
0arri6d .
271
That we do now adjourn to meet again on July 3rd, at
Town3hip Office, Straffordville, July 3,1951,
Pursuant to adjournment of June 4th., the Council of the Township of Bayha
met in regular session on the above date, all members present axdept ooun-
c it for Felson.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the Deputy reeve preside until the arrival of the
Reeve... Carried.
Llinutes of the last regular meeting were read ,approved and signed and the
following business ^vas done. Reeve Jackson then arrived at the meeting.
Hospital and Sanatorium notices were received and information in regards t
Vinoenty Konop.
Report was received from the Clerk of the County Court.
Acceptance was received from the Unemployment Insurance Commission in
respect to certificate of permanent employment of four employees.
The County Centennial Lonmittee advised that trees might be available for '
planVing during centennial year and requested information as to how many .�
Bayham might require. The clerk was advised to inform then that 5 white
oak would be used if supplied,
Notice of -:application by the Dominion Natural -as Co. for increase in rated
was received on order from the natural sas Referee.
Grants were received from the .Province under the Homes for the -i►ged Act and
Children's Protection Act.
bdviee was received from the Dept. of Ldueation that the By -Laws setting 11
apart the Vienna and �3aynam Township School area, had been approved and ths,
Mr. McColl, Inspector, had been named referee to determine a settlement of'!
the accounts and properties of the interested school sections,
letter was received from the Dept. of Municipal affairs in respedt to
grants to the Federation of Agriculture,
a petition was received, signed by sufficient ratepayers of former 5.5.No.
18, requesting that a Community Centre be establis#ed at Eden.
Statemant of sale and delivery of School Bus debentures was received from
R.Z.Daly Co. Ltd. %
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Mr. Howard Coomber, Chairman, and fir. Stevens', Principal, of the East Elgi
H&gh School District, waited on the 30ancil and presented plans for the
etilargement of tie, present high school building in order to provide the
accommodation required during the next few years. Considerable discussion
was held on this cutter with the two representatives.
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Moved by Ball
Seconded by Coyle- That this Council hereby gives tentative approval to th
assumption of its proportionate share Of a debenture issue by the Town of
Aylmer in the amount of 1450, 000. for providing and equiping ten add itiona
teaching areas at the East Elgin High School.., Carried.
The clerk -was instructed to sent certified copies to the Clerk of Aylmer.
Loved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That we approve of an Ice Cream Stand license for C. J.
Xetehabaw at Eden... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Chute- That the Business Tax of :13.55 bw written off Morley
Aotchkiss property being former business assessment of X250. on Dr. Cardwe
property, Roll 579 in 1951 tax roll... `married.
Moved by Ooyle
Seconded by Ball - That taxes on assessment of 2500. of J. A. Saylor
property in amount of 135.50 for 1951 be written off as building was
destroyed by fire during past winter... Carried.
At 3 P.M. several interested ratepayers. all except two, were in attendant
in respect to repairs to the Nevill Drain and listened to a proposition a
submitted ty the Road erupt., Reeve and noward Palmer, to have the Irian pa
in working order at a much lower cost that was estimated by the engineer
Then his report was turned down. Considerable discuss ion was held in regi
to this matter. Repairs to the drain were again laid over due to the fact
that two owners present objected to same and also that two others with
large assessments were not present.
At 4 P.M. only one rep resentative,besides Councillor Ball, was present froi
Eden in respect to Eden Street Lights. The Olerk advised that one letter
had been received to have name withdrawn, but that a majority was still in
favour of the lights. The proposal for street lighting was declared carries
by Reeve Jackson and it was decided to contact Mr. Simmons in regards to
further details,
Township '>oli6itor D. F. Gibson advised that approval had been received in
respect to the first and second readings of the amending by-law to the
Calton school debentures and that it would be in order to present same for
third reading.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Ball- That By -Law Bo, 1237, regarding Calton school debentures
be now read a third time and finally passed q.. Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law 111o, 1238, being a by-law to
authorize the borrowing of an additional $25,000, from the Canadian Bank o
Commerce fr current expenditure, be noy read a first time... Carried.
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Ball- and resolved that By -Law I4o. 1238 he now read a second
43, time,,* Carried.
n 7) Moved by Chute
Seconded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law No* 1238 be now read a third t
and finally passed... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Chute- And resolved that By -Law leo. 1239, being a by-law to
establish a Community Centre at Eden, be now read a frist time... Carried.
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law Lo* 1239 be now read a second
time... Carried.
Droved by Ball
Seconded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law No. 1239 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
Members of the Board of Manager#ent named in by-law were -
For Council - Lyle Coyle and Cecil M. Ball,
Others- Chea.etchabaw, Harold Sawyer, Eva Inman, {deo. Moore
and Geo. Jenkins. `
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That August 6th* be declared Civic Holiday in and for t
Township of Bayham... Carried*
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Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this Council now adjourn to meet again on August
7th. at 1 P.M.... Carried.
_Cont' d from page 274
J. L. Dennis —Fire
N - S t .
ahas . F. Jackson -
Lyle Coyle -
Walter Nelson -
chilf sal. for July ----------- 4
lts. for July ------------------
Attend 1 meeting
n 1 w
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36.00,'
5.00N.
5.00`
6.OQN,
6.00-•
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Moved by Nelson
Seoonded by Coyle- That this Council now adjourn to meet again on Sept.
4th. at 1 P.M... Carried*
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Moved by
.Ball
Seoonded by Chute- That the Chairman sign the order
sheets... Carried.
it
Roads and Bridges Accounts- Junepay lists ----4000.191
Savings Scot. Iwo. 1- Trans from y� eserve fund --
2500.00
Frank Steers - Gas for hall and office --------
7.45 --
Jacob Cronkwright - Relief for June -----------
8.00\
N. H. McCor: key - 10o of 4169.00 dog tax ------
16.90\
Robt. Grant - Stamps for tax notices ----------
" it " "
38.00•
- Clerk-Treas.--------
10.00\
it " Eden St. lights ----
2.00-\
H. E. P. C. - dydro for fire hall -------------
17.30,\
hall & Office ---------
16.99,.
Edwy Curtis - lielief for July ----------------
43.00
„
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Geo. McGregor- " " " ----- --
17.50`
David Iaillard - " n "---------------
13.50
Oaoob Cronkwfight - " " "----------------
10.00\
J. D. Vallee - To apply on salary -------------
215.21.
Receiver General - Tax re. Vallee -------------
1.45`
Grant Motors - Gas & Repairs to fire truck ----
77.16\
News Printing Co.- Tax notices, etc. ----------
27.34\
Municipal World Ltd.- Supplies ----------------
5.80\
Gestetner Ltd.- Supplies for V.L.------------
39.37\
Treas. of Elgin - Hospitalization -------------
803.04\
J. L. Dennis - Sal. for June F.D.-------------
35.00",
- Sal. Straff. St. Lts.----------
5.00\
We E. Greer " Fox Bounty ----------------------
5.00\
Treas. of Ontario - Police salary for June ----
215.83\
expenses for May ---
71.68
Chas. F. Jackson- 1 meeting -------------------
5.00
Lyle Coyle - 1 "-------------------
6.00
Cecil Ball - 1 "---=----------------
6.30\
Donald Chute - 1 "--------------------
5.6Q\
Discussion was held in reagrds to the proposed
garage for Township vehicle
and the Reeve was authorized to have Frank Albright
draw up plans and
specifications for same.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this Council now adjourn to meet again on August
7th. at 1 P.M.... Carried.
_Cont' d from page 274
J. L. Dennis —Fire
N - S t .
ahas . F. Jackson -
Lyle Coyle -
Walter Nelson -
chilf sal. for July ----------- 4
lts. for July ------------------
Attend 1 meeting
n 1 w
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36.00,'
5.00N.
5.00`
6.OQN,
6.00-•
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Moved by Nelson
Seoonded by Coyle- That this Council now adjourn to meet again on Sept.
4th. at 1 P.M... Carried*
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Township Office , 5traffordville, august 7th. i951.
Pursuant to addournment of July 3rd., the regular meeting of the Bayham i
lownship council was held on the above date. Those present were Reeve Jacks'
Deputy Reeve Coyle and Councillor Nelson, Reeve Ja3kson presided. Minutes of
the last meeting were read, approved and signed and the following business
was done,
Iihospital n6tices were read, discussed and filed.
Lteers concerning 1951 taxes were received from Smith and Ehde and also Mrs,*
.Julia Zostiuk,
The Clerk reported that a claim for damages was pending from Vieary Claims
Service on behalf of Roy Douglas Roth and also one from Floyd Taylor.
Police and Court Clerk reports were pre3ented to the Council.
The Clerk was instructed to send account from Mrs. Layman for Mrs. Dave
Millard to the County.
A letter was read from L. F. Gibson, Township 03olicit0t, In regards to the
proportioning of costs re. Eden survey and also one in regards to Calton
school debentures.
Three bids were received on the Calton School debentures butr-were not eonsi4-
ed acceptable at the present time.
Reeve Jackson reported on a meeting with Mr. Alison, C.P.R. Divisional
Engineer, in regards tofill and road near Howey tunnel. M r. killison agreed
to send power shovel in to assist in widening this road in order that the
fill be not distrubed.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That a Refreshment Booth license be granted to narold
Sawyer of r.den... Carried,
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That the sale of the School Bus debentures at a price of
98-t to the R. A. Daly Co. be and is hereby approved... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That the Township Treasurer and Solicitor be and are
hereby authorized to sell the Calton School Debentures... Carried.
Plans and specifications for storgge garage as submi .'ted by Mr. Frank
Albright were examined and discussed. In general they were considered
satisfactory but it was believed that more detail as to dimensions and
and materials specifications would be adviseable. A list was prepared for
guidance in this respect,
The Council members abd the Road Oupt. took a short recess and went to
inspect the second concession were the large grader was widening same and
makkng ditvhes.
to ome discussion was held on the matter of
Por permission to spent an additional sum
instructed to +aansult Mr. Cook, Assistant
requesting the Dept. of Highways
on roads and the Road Supt. was
Engineer, in this respect.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That the Reeve sign the order sheets... Carried*
oads and Bridges accounts- July pay lists ---------4318.80
{;rank Steers - Gas for hall and office -------------
3.90\
'Jules Arnou July relief --------------------------
17.50\
N. H. McConkey - To apply on salary ----------------'
60.00.
Robert Grant - Stamps ------------------------------
3.00\
Edwy Curtis - Relief for Au ust--------------------
43.00
Jules Arnou - " "--------------------
17.50\
Geo. McGregor - 't "--------------------
17.50#t
'Pavid
Millard _ n n n ____________________
13.50\
anadian Bank of Commerce - Sch. Deb. --------------
1128.73%
ewe Printing Co.- Notice of meeting ---------------
1.20\
unicipal World Ltd.- Assessment sheets & cover ----
92.1&
real. of Hamilton - Post San.care re. Konop-------
60.00\
)Certified Electric Co.- Bulbs Straff. St. Lts. -----
19.6b\
Oreas. of Ontario - Police sal. for July -----------
215.83+
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ex for June
47.88\
Ronald Ward - Fox Boutty---------------------------
10.00.
Je D. Vallee - To apply on salary ------------------
215.16`
eceiver General - Tax re. Vallee ------------------
1.50\
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Township Office, Straffordville, Sept. 4th, 1951
Pursuant to adjournment of August 7th. , the Council of the Township of
Bayham met in regular session on the above date. members present were Reev
vhas. F. Jackson, Deptty Reeve Lyle Coyle and Councillor "elson, h inutes o
the last regular meeting were read, approved and signed and the following
business was done.
Notice was received from board of Transport Commissioners of an applicatio
by the Bell Telephone Lo. for an increase in rates.
I otice of Hearing to be held was receivod in respect to application of
yominion Xas moo. for increase in rates.
Police and Court Clerk red. orts were received and filed.
Several hospital notices were received, discussed and filed.
Subsidy under the Police "pct in and amount of t'552.7`' was received.
The reeve advised that an award of fenceviewers re. Pressey and Zns was
appealed by ir. Ens.
The Engineers report on the Jivvance gain was received and a2 so 3 Petition
for cleaning out and repairing the Bartley L,rain.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by nelson- That the 1951 tax -as, roll iso. 1020, of Smith and Ehde,
in an amount of X21.68 be written off, wells and pipe line removed.Carried
moved by Felson
Seconded by Coyle- That this Council approve of the sale of Calton School
Debentures at a price of ":99, plus accrued interest, to Isard, Robertson
& Co... carried,
i►roved by Coyle
Seconded by n els on- 'A:hat the Dominion of Canada V1000. bond due in 1956
and recently purchased for the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, be placed In
the local 3ranch of the Canadian Bank of Corimaeree for safe-keeping..Carrie
Discussion was held in regards to the engineers report on the proposed
Swance Drain and also on the petition for repairing the Bartley Twain. The
Clerk was instructed to call meeting of Council and those interested in the
Swanoe Drain at the convenience of Mr. Swance and others.
Moved by ogle
Seconded by Nelson- That John F. Weston be requested to make a new survey
and re -assess the Bartley Drain in this 2ownship...Carried,
Loved by Felson
Seconded by Coyle- That this Council petition the Dept, of Highways for
statutory grant on roads expenditure to Aug. 319t. 1951, in an amount of
389510.74 and that the proper officers sign same... Carried.
Further discussion was held in regards to asking the rept. for permission
to spent more money on Township roads in 1951.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law
provide for additional expenditure of $6000.
read a first time... Carried.
Moved by nelson
Seconded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law
time... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Belson- And resolved that By -Law
time and finally passed... Carried.
No. 1240 , being a by-law to
on roads for 1951, be now
io. 1240 be now read a second
No. 1240 be now read a third
A by-law was then considered, for limiting loads_ on bridges on Township roaj
Moved by Coyle II
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1241, being a by-law to
limit weight of vehicles and load to 10,000 lbs. on all bridges on Township
roads in the Township of Bayham, be now read a first time... Carried,
i,Moved by Nelson
113eoonded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law No. 1241 be now read a second
time... Carried. i
Moved by Coyle
13eoonded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1241 -be now read a third
time anfd finally passed... Carried.
The Reeve advised that the assessors where unable to complete the assessmen
within the time limit set by by-law and that an extension of time was
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necessary and also that the time for holding Court of Revision on setae
would have to be changed. The following by-laws were presented.
1 Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that by -Law No. 1242, being a by-law to
designate the period when asaesement shall be made and when the roll to be
returned to the Township Clerk, be now read a first time... Carried.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law No. 1242 be now read a second
time... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that shy -Law "o. 1242 be now read a third
time and finally passed.*, Carried.
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- And resolved that By -Law Bo. 1243, being a by-law to
change time for holding Court of Revision, be now read a first time.Carriei
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- And resolved that By -Law No. 1243 be now read a second
time... Carried.
Moved by Felson
Seconded by Coyle- And resolved that isy-Law No. 1243 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
It was dedided to defer the proposed new building for the time being.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That the Reeve sign the order sheets... Carried.
Roads and Bridges accounts- Au;ust pay lists ------
41817.10♦
Frank Steers- Gas for hall and office -------------
4.00\
Edwy Curtis- Relief for Sept. ---------------------
38.0
Jules Arnou - " " '* _______________`_____
17.50\\
Geo. McGregor _ ^ r "---------------------
17.50✓
David Millard - " " "---------------------
13.50/
Geo. Chute- Coal for office -----------------------
127.18✓
Treas, of Hamilton- Post San.Care, Konop,11ept.-----
30.001
Municipal World Ltd.- Supplies --------------------
4.92✓
Ed. .)avidson - Fire hall rental for 19,651 ----------
100.00/
Treas. of Ontario - Police sai. for August --------
215.83
exp. for July -----------
69.52/
Donald F. Gibson- Exp. re. Calton school dab. -----
347.84
it The Franklin Press -Print. re. ^ " ----
86.68
Canadian Bank of Commerce - Exp. handling Calton deb. 23.66/
✓,
Bus Deb.
17.13
John Andratis - Fox bounty ------------------------
25.001/
John F. Weston - Survey, eta. Swance Lrain--------
195.00✓
Canadian Warconi Co.- Calls re. Noels searhh ------
2.05
N. H. MoConkey - Apply on salary ------------------
150.00 /
J. L. Dennis - F.v* sal. for Aug. -----------------
35.00 ✓
St. Lts for iiug.
5.00
J. D. Vallee- To apply on aalary------------------
215.16
Receiver General- lax re. Vallee ------------------
1.50✓
Chas. F. Jackson - Attend. 1 meeting --------------
5*00
Lyle Coyle - ^ 1 '1 ---------------
6.00
Walter Nelson- " 1 IT---------------
6.00,/
apital Account-
reas. 13ayham Twp.- Lxp. re. Calton ;jeb.---------- 458.18
real. S.S.T�o. e - Bal. deb. funds ---------------- 6039.42
4oved by Coyle
.Seconded by Nelson- That this Council now adjourn
October let. at 1 P.M.... Carried.
to meet a ga in on
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Township Office, Straffordville, October let. 1951.
Pursuant to adjournment of Sept. 4th., the Council of the Township of Bay
met in regular session on the above date, all members present and Reeve
Jackson presiding. Minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and
signed and the following business was done.
A eommunieation was received from the Letter Supply @o. advising that they
would print 175 to 200 copies of our Voters' List for ;88.00
Advice was received from the rept. of Municipal &ffairs that it would not
be necessary to a sahool supportgrs column in our Voters' lists.
A letter was received from the Clerk of the Peace advising of the number
of Jurors to be selected.
,4 report was received from the County Court Clerk.
The reeve and Clerk reported on the situation of Mrs, lodby a:?d her hospitE
account. It was considered adviseable that the Township not entor into thif
case in ar y way.
At 2 P.M�. only r. Swance and lY'r. ri. 3raydon along with isir. -Traydon's eon,
were present for the reading and consideration of the engineer's report on
the proposed Svanee the-reading
Some discussion was field and the Reeve finally
asked if ar, dished to add their names to the petition and also if any
_"wished to withdraw their names. Done viere adced and none withdrawn.
:awoved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- a majority of those benefiting by the proposed Swance
t Drain, having left their names on the petition for same, it is herety
I resolved that this Coupe it proceed with the drainage by-law for sane.Carri(
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,oved by ball
Seconded by Chute- and resolved that .6y -Law ivo. 1244, being a by-law to
provide for Drainage work in the '2own3hip of Bayham known as the Swance
Drain, be now reaa a first time... 0arried .
Moved by Chute
Seconded by .call- and resolved that .3y -Law iio. 1244 be now read a second",
time and provisi onall;7 passed... Catri ed .
k:oved by Coyle
Seconded by nelson- .hat the Clerk shall cause to be printed and mail by
registered post to all interested parties, a copy of the Swance Lrain ny-
Law, together with a notice of holding of the Go -art of AeviEion and notice
as to proceedings to quash in accordance with Section 25 of the :,_anicipal
Drainage act ... Carried.
11r. Johu,. Szakal and ::r. Stanley Luce waited on the Council and discussed
their respeotive drainage problems.
L'_oved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That thisour_cil order 3 culverts suitable for
hand1ing surface eater on lots 130, Cone. 5 and 7, on Mtuiicipal Drain No.
and same to be installed under authority of L owns hi p Dra iange Inspector.
Carried.
A the Council and Road Supt. dsieussed the matter of expenditures 6n bridges'
and culverts for the year 1951 and on recommendation of ngineer Caldwell,
it was -
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- ghat amounts be
X2500. for maintenance of roads and
of -w:fi000 . as per By -Law... Carried.
amended in By -Law i;o. 1240 to read
V
'3500. for maintenance of bridges,
The Ci srk advised that a new bank borrowing by-law would be required.
Moved by ball
Seconded by Chute- and resolved that By -Law '..o. 1245, being a by-law to
authopize the aeeve and Treasurer to borrow up to i�20,000. for current
expenditures, be now read a first time... Carried.
Loved by lielson
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tot4l
6econded by Chute- zi d resolved that By -Law oto*. 1245 be now read a second
time... Carried.
Moved by Chute '
jeeonaed by nelson- &nd resolved that iffy -Law ho. 1245 be now read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
"oved by isall
Seconded by Chute -
That the Reeve sign the order sheets...Carried,
i{oads and bridges accounts- Sept. pay lists -----
.'rank steers - Gas for hall and office----------
lreas. of ' illsonburg - n. 5. Debenture ---------
ii. z. P. C.- hydro for hall and office ----------
n fire hall ----------------
Edwy Lurtis - relief for October ----------------
Jules &rnou - +t " ----------------
Geo. 1:cGregor - ,► ----------------
:,avid Millard - t' ,t �,---------------
ailtidian Bank of Commerce - xrea debentures -----
Robt. Grant - $tamps ----------------------------
Berton hilts - ;"ork on hall grounds-------------
.F.3.3anders - Grown &ttorney fees-------------
Treas. iagin County - nospitali�ati on-----------
Treas. of Ontario - Police sal. for Sept. -------
it n _ it exp. for Aug.---------
Fernlea Flower Shop - Wreath re. is cConkey-------
v. L. Dennis - Fire chief sal. for Sept. --------
" " 3traff. street lts.
- --------------
W. L. Vallee - To apply on salary ---------------
Receiver General - Tax re. Vallee ---------------
Chas. F. Zackson- Attend. 1 meeting -------------
Lyle Coyle - " 1 t' -------------
Walter Nelson - " 1 " -------------
Cecil Ball - :t 1 ___----------
Don. Chute - " 1 -------------
1869.45 ✓
3.90
9689.48/
10 121/
11..10✓
38.00/
17.60
17.50
1350/
8543..50
7.00/
21.50✓
23.00✓
426.33,
215.83 f
81.7fi
8.0C✓
35.00✓
5.00/
215.16
1.50
5.00
6.00✓✓
6.00
5.60.
5.60
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Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this :ounci 1 now ad ' ourn to meet again on Oct. 294
at 1 P.1i... Carried.
A speoial meeting
above date for the
roads and also to
Deputy Reeve Coyle
.reeve'.
Township Office, Straffordville, Oot. 15th. 1951.
of the Counoib of the Township of Bayhm was held on the
purpose of considering oertain matters pertaining to
form Court of Revision. Present were Reeve Jaokson,
and Councillor Nelson.
Advioe was reosived from the Muntoipal Board that the 3wanoe Drain By -Law
had been approved subjeot to addition of redemption olause for third reads
A program and date were reoeived in respeot tgbanadian Goods Roads Assn.,
convention at Toronto on Nov. 1-3.
The Piro Marshall's offioe advised of a sohool for fire ohiefs to be held
Oot. 25-26 at University of Toronto.
Appreoiation for flowers was received from Yrs. =oConkey and family.
Letter from T. Be Caldwell was reoeived in respeot to by-law Bo. 1241.
Moved by C oylp
Seoonded by Nelson- That this Couno it authorise the temporary closing of
11sideroad between lots 5 and 6 south of County road to lake bank, adjoining
Seeley property... Carried.
Moved by Belson
Seoonded by Coyle- That the resolution under date of Oot. lot. 1951 re*
ohange in By -Law No. 1240, be and is hereby resoinded...'.Carried.
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Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nielson- That whereas By -Law Bo. 1227 provided for expenditure
on culverts and bridges in an amount of #6000o and whereas this amount is
not large enough to meet the required expenditure; it is hereby resolved
that the Dept. of Highways be requested to approve of the transfer of
$25000' from the miscellaneous appropriations andadddd to the culvert and
bridges appropriations of the said By -Law No. 1227... Carried.
Moved by Coyle 1
Seconded by Nelson- Whereas the assessment notices have not as yet been ooap-
leted and ready for mailing for the year 1952, be it hereby resolved that
the date for appeals be and is hereby extended to a date to be determined
by the Reeve and Clerk to conform with the mailing date of the said notioel
Carried. !
Moved by
Seconded
Carried.
Moved by
Seconded
Court of
Nelson
by Coyle -
Bel son
by Coyle -
Revision
That this council now adjourn to form Court of Revision
That Reeve Jackson be named as Chairman of the Asseass
for the 195E Assessment Roll... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That this Court
call of the Chairman... Carried.
Regular business was then resumed.
Moved by Coyle
of Revision now adjourn to meet at the
Seconded by Nelson- That Diss Donna Aetohabaw be engaged to assist in the
completion of the assessment roll and mailing of assessment notices at a
salary of $30o per week, and payment is hereby approved... Carried.
The Clerk gave a report on the progresefof the Voters' lists and the prep-
aration of the assessment roll and notices.
Moved by Coyle
3eoonded by Belson- That this special council meeting now ad journ.Carried.
Township Office, Straffordville, Oct. 2.9th. 1951.
Pursuant to adjournment of Oct. lts . , the regular meeting of the Ba yllam
Township couni c it was held on the above date, all members present Except
Councillor T3elson, and Reeve Jackson presided. minutes of the last regular
and special meetings were read, approver and signed and the following
business was done.
hospital notice was received from Simooe re. Iver. Emerson Brown.
Letter was received from Messrs. Hare and Harrison re. "Irs. DeN`unck
complaint of �Irainage stoppage.
Report was receive l from 17ept. of Education re. Inspec,tor's settlement of
assets and liabilities and approval of same re. Vienna and% Bayham Township
school r,rea4
Application was received for a Lunch Counter license from hers. M. Brant
and was referred to the County.
Letter under late of Cct. 25th. .-;as received from Uicary Claims service re
Roy Roth accident.
Approval was received from the wept. of Highways to transfer V2500 from
miscellaneous to bridges appropreations for 1951.
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Letter was also received from the Dept. of Highways, through the UNistrict
engineer's office, re. by-law to limit weight of loads on brigges.
Police and court clerk reports were received and filed.
Approval and order was received from the Ontario Municipal Board in respect
to Swance Drain By -Lacy Ito. 1244, with the provision that a redemption claus
be added for third reaAling.
The redemption clause as requircd by t ^e Municipal Beard was prepared and
included in thc satd 6; -1u:3.
Moved by Coyle
Bede nded by Ball- And resolved that By -Law No. 12144 be now re -ad a third t
and finally passed... Carried.
L
,\o appeals having been received on the Swance drain by-law, #:,-,e holding of
a drainage court of revision was not -:necessary.
°oved by Coyle
Seconded by i3all- That part of the taxes of John Pearson for
assessment for 1951 be writtenoff in an amount of t 16.5 as.
re -moved in fell of 1950, roll ''"o. 823... Carried.
building
buildings wer
oved by Coyle
�eccndel by Chute- That a re -bate of 140- 51-0 on 1 51 taxes be paid to Mrs.
f belle +alsh, roll o. 637: 'Laving pair] these taxes twice, July 3rd. 1951
:Oct. 19th. I`ll... Carried. .
Discussion was held in re -cards to o���pletion of unfl '.she: assessr.crAt of tI
late N. YcConk.ey and the amount to be € 'l1o,for the work lore.
Move) bar Chute
�enon�Ier! by Ball- Teat a cheque be issued to ,'vjrs. 'dna McConkey for X200
being balance of fee acid dog tax com_maission on N. B. McConkey salary as
Assessor... Carriedo
A by -Law proviling .for elpotions `.vas then presented.
�"!oved by Chute
Seconded by Ball- hn I resolved that By -Lav Pro: 1246- , being a by -law to
provide for holl-Ing munir:Ipal ^leetior_s and for appointing', neputy Returning
Officers Poll Clerks anI Polling places, be now read a first time.Carriec
Y' ov e d by Ball
Seconded by Chute- And resolve? t1iat By -Lary T:o. 121tC be row read a second
time... Carried.
1 oved by Coyle
Seconded by Ball- And resolved that B;y - aw P;o. 12146 be nova read a third
time and finally passed... Carried.
The account of Crown .,ttorney �:anders for Rex vs ,:itker�s case for X26.20
i
was discussed and laid over.
Fire chief Dennis discussed with the members the mater of the auxiliary
pump to the fire truck and presented a proposition for procuring one which
yvill be more useful than the one no, -,i owner. The members were of the opinio
that this trade should be made.,
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a delegation of Jack Sawyer, Fforley r,:equiggan, John Main and Doald Emerson
representing the ratepayers along both ends of the second concession, wait
on the council in respect to having gravel put on their road where it had
been freshly ditched and graved. Considerable discussion was held and the
Reeve advised that it inight be possibly to get a few loads but that the
appropriations for 1951 was about all used up except for enough to keep
the graders going.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Ball- That the Reeve sign the order sheets...Carried.
Roads and Bridges accounts- October pay lists----- $1703.26✓
Frank Steers - Gas for hall and office ----------- 3.90✓
Ontario Municipal Board- Swance drain fee -------- �60100:1, 5.00
Donna hetebabaw - Office helpOet2' to 1 inc. ---- 5Donald F�, Gibson- Legal fees inc. schools -------- 503.x.1
Tillsonburg Plumbing & Heating Co.- Office furn.-- 10.04,/
James Walsh - nepairs office light ---------------- 1.75X
Municipal World Ltd*- supplies ------------------- 1.68 f
Hotchkiss Appliances - Bulbs for office ---------- 1.50
Robt. Grant - Stamps ----------------------------- 7,Op
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Mrs. belle Walsh - Rebate on 1951 taxes ------------
S 40.50/
Fred �iv5 er - ?�'ox Bounty~ -------__r_____------------
S,CJG.
Bennie Wilks - " " ---------------_______w__
10.00/
Richard Matthews - " " ____________
5.00/
Aeith Ketchabaw- " "-----------------
5.p0,/.
Lytle Walsh- " �'------------- ___r_----__
2U.04f
aim. Partington - " "------------------------
5.00f
Basil Nevill - " " *_------------- ____r__-_
5000
H. P. Grant - Gas for fire truck ------ ~ ------------
4E oV
Geo, Grant Ins. Agency - S'afe burg. � Lia, Ins. ----
305, OG/
Provincial Treasurer - Police salary for Oct. ------
"
21 .83
expo Sept. ----
9 .62.
Donna netehabaw - 1 week salary to Get. 22 ---------
30.00r
r r_ w_-___�.r w _r__---
Elton Jackson.,Selecting jurors --
4.00/
J. L. Dennis - Sal -for Fire Dept* ------------------
35-00/
nStraff. St. Lts.-----------
5.00
Peters, Brown and Good- Portion 1951 audit fee -----
200.00/
J. D. Vallee,- Selecting ,jurors ---
4,04/
To apply on salary ------------------
215.16/
Receiver General - Tax -----------------------------
1.50
Chas. 11. Jackson- Selcting jurors ----------- - ------
41.00-/
" It It - Attend.. 2 meeting -Is ---------------
10.00/
Lyle Coyle - " 2---------------
12.UC3
Walter nelson- " 1 It --------------
6,00'
Cecil Ball - It 1 " ---------
5,30✓
Donald Chute - 1 _w__ww__-______
5.E0✓
Edna McConkey - dal. assessing fee -----------------
e
200.00✓
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Ball- That thio Council now adjourn to meet again on Dec, 3,
1951 at 1 P.14.0.0 Carried.
Township Office, Straffordville, Dec* 4th, 1951.
A meeting of the Bayham Tpwnship Council was held on the abyve date, with !!
all members present and Reeve Jackson presiding. Minutes of the last regulate
meeting were read, approved and signed and the following business was done.`'
Court and Police reports were read and filed.
A letter was received from the London Concrete Machinery Co. re* exh,hange
of auxiliary pumps on fire truck.
Hospital notices were read and discussed.
Approval was received from the Dept. of Highways re. By -Law No.
Interim subsidy and statement was also received from the Dept.
A statement of municipal subsidies was received from the Dept.
Affairs.
A letter was received from the Ontario Municipal Board re.
of Swanoe Drain on payment of $5.00 fee.
Communications were received and filed from the C oNoR. re.
A certified voterex list was received from the Clerk of the
12400
o f Hi ghwa ye .i
of Kunioiga
final approval
Swanoe Drain.
Peace.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That we trade-in our Yodel A ump for fire truck and
urohass a new one Yodel 7 M -London at price of 1273,00.,less allowance of
169.00 for present pump... Carried. r'
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That this Council approve of the Reeve proolaiming
Monday, Nov. 12the as a holiday for the Township of Baybmz as Remembrance
Day observance... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute -
and civic holiday
That the Reeve proclaim Boxing Day, '"eco 26th,
in and for the Township of Bayham... Carriede
see
as a pub
Mr. Elton Jackson, assessor, waited an the council and discussed the matter
Of extra remuneration for work done.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That Assessor Elton Jackson be atlowed . 75�
130 hours and .7� per mile for 189 miles, total of $110073 for
done re. McConkey... Carried.
Moved by
Seconded
assessing
an hour for
extra work
Nelson
by Coyle- That Elton Jackson be allowed an increase of $250. for
during 1951...Carriedo
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the Reeve sign the order sheets... Carried.
Roads and Bridges Pay Lists- Nevember pay sheets ----#2095.89 \
Bdwy Curtis- Relief for November -------------------- $ 38.00\
Jules Arnou- w " w ---------------------
26.00%
Geo. McGregor- " " "---------------------
23.50
David Dillard- " " "---------------------
31000\
Donna Ketchabaw- Office help, Oct.26.27.30.31-1.2 ---
30.00\
Aylmer & Malahide Tel, Co.- Office phone ------------
38.60.
Robt. Grant- Stamps reo assessment notices ----------
49.00\
Aylmer & Dalahide Te1,C o.- Police phone -------------
40.75\`
Edwy Curtis - Relief for iJecember-------------------
38.00\
Jules Arnou - " " "-------------------
26.00\
Geo. DoGregor- " " "-------------------=
23.50\
David Dillard- " " *---------------------
21.00`
News Printing Co.- Stamp, notices & envelopes -------
19.37 \
Municipal World Ltd.- Election supplies -------------
15.24 \
w w w _ Tax arrears sheets ------------
3024\.
Letter Supply Co.- Printing voters' lists -----------
88.00\
W. G. Webster- Carbon & ribbons --------------------
10.75
Treas. Elgin County - Hospitalization ---------------
395062N
• Treas. of Ontario- Police salary for Nov. ---------•-
215.83\
- " exp. for Oct. ----------►---
51.64\
Provincial Treasurer- Insulin for Arnou-------------
1.09•
George Acre - Richmond sidewalks --------------------
82.70, -
Len. Kilmer - Corinth "---------------------
3090- -
Treas. of Tillsonburg - Gurtley fire call -----------
50.00
Lloyd Jaokson- Fox Bounty ---------------------------
5.00 •
Lloyd Anderson- " "--------------------------
5000%
Austin Casoad6en- " "-------------------------
5.00\
Jerry Travis - " "-------------------------
5.00.
Stan Kairys - " w _------------------------
5.00.
Archie Gunstone- w "-------------------------
5.00",
Lathan Hayward - " " -------------------------
15.00\
*leo Prooenko - " "-------------------------
5000%
Fred OatqBn - n " -------------------------
10.00%
Frank Steers - Gas for hall and office --------------
7.45\
;James Walsh - Lleotrioal repairs at hall ------------
1000\
9. W. McQuiggan - Chbrity to Brown family -----------
13.18\
hase A. Walsh - w w w w __---____--
4.00
J. L. Dennis - Flash lights & batteries, F.D.-------
5.60•
jPntario lunioipal Board- Swanoe Drain fee -----------
5000\
Ponna Ketohabaw - Bal.wages, Nov.20-24--------------
25.00`
J. L. Dennis - Nov. Salo F.D.-----------------------
35.00`
w w _ " w Straff. 3t. Lts.-----------
5.00`
J. D. Vallee- To apply on salary --------------------
207.96`
13 O.A.P. applioations O $3.
39.00
Receiver General - Tax re. Vallee -------------------
8.70\'
Elton Jackson - Salary & Allowances -----------------
872.33k
Chas. F. Jackson - Attend. 1 meeting ----------------
5.00\
tyle Coyle - " 1 " -------------r--
6.00
alter Nelson- " 1 w ----------------
i 6.00
b Boil Ball - " 1 "-----------------
5.30
Donald Chute - " 1 "----------------
5.60\
loward Chute - D.R.O No. 1 --------------------------
7.00\
eroy Clarke - P.C. No. 1 -------------------------
, 5000♦
E reaeo of Port Burwell- Rental Doo, 1 ----------------
4.00\
. 4 Thomson - D. R. 0. Bio. 1 ---------------------
6080
r __rr rr_rr_--.rr-___ r__
ohn Froggett P. C .
5.00
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gen Bradfield - Rental for No. 2
-------------
4.00\
Blton H. Jackson - D.R.O for No.
3 -----------
6.30 `
Ray Thurston - P� Co for "
-----------
5.00
€ " " - Rental
4.00
R H. P. grant - D. R. 4. " No. 4
-------------
6.00
Wm. Stratton - P. Co a "
------------
5.00k
,,Howard Coomber - D. R. 0. for No.
5 ----------
6.90-,
Alex Duff - P. Ce " "
---------
5000k
Treas. Womens'Ihstitute - Rental
"--------
4.00\
Chas. j. A-etahabaw - D. R. 0. No.
6 ----------
6.40\
Wilfred Nelson - P.C."
----------
,5.00k
Treae. Rden Community Centre - Rental
No.T:: - -
4.00\
Max Mitchell - D. R. 0, for No. 7
------------
6.30\
Mrs. Isabel Hewbank - P.C. "'
-----------
5.00\
Bayham School Board - Rental "
----------
4.00 --
Ira Mitchell - D. R. 0. for Nol 8
------------
6.80\
Murray Wilson 9 P. C. a
------------
5.00\
Treas, S.S. No. 4 -Rental "
-----------
4.00\
J. D. Vallee - Del. ballot boxes
-------------
7.50\
yes ►1 1
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That *hie council adjourn, to meet again on Dec. 15th.
at 10 A.ld... Carried.
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Township Ball, Straffordville, Nov. 26th. 1951.
The annual nomination meeting of the Township of Bayham was held on the
above date for the purpose of nominating candidates for the office of Ree♦
Deputy -Reeve, three Councillors and 3 Trustees for the Bayham Township
School Area, 3F Nominations were declared open at 2 P.M. and about 60 interested rate-
payers were in attendance. Nominations were declared closed at 3 P.Y.
The following named had been placed in nomination;-
Reeve-
omination;-
Reeve- Charles Jackson, Walter Nelson and A. A. Johnson.
Deputy -Reeve- Lyle Coyle and Lyal Tait.
Councillors- Cecil Ball, Walter Nelson, Donald M. Chute, Jacks Sawyer,
Morley MoQuiggan and Lyal Tait.
Trustees- Ayrest Stilwell, Arthur Martyn and Grant Mitohell.
The usual after meeting was held and J. D. Vallee was named Chairman for
same. After a review of the financial statement, all nominees were called
upon for a few words, the Reeve and Deputy -Reeve giving an outline of the
work of county council during the past year. Road Supt. Rodwin also spoke
briefly as well as Mr. John Cook, Assistant District Municipal Engineer,
who was in attendance for part of the meeting. The returning officer
explained the requirements forqualifyingfor the above odfives and the
meeting closed with God save he ging.
By nine o'clock the following evening, the following names had been left
nominations and had signed qualifications for the following Offices*
Reeve- Chas. Jackson (Acclamation )
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Deputy -Reeve - Lyle Coyle and Lyal Tait.
Councillors - Cecil Ball, Walser Selson, Donald Chute and Morley MoQuigganw
Tzustees - Ayrest Stilwell, Arthur Martyn and Grant Mitchell.
d Trustees Stilwell Martyn and Mitchell f
Reeve Jackson an were declared
elected by acclamation and a poll was held on Dec. 3rd. 1951 for the offia 08
of deputy -reeve and councillors, with the following restlts.
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Reeve- Chas. F. Jackson (Acclamation)
Deputy -Reeve - Lyle Coyle.
Councillors - Morley MoQuiggan, Donald M. Chute and Ceoil Y. Ball.
Trustees (2 year term) Ayrest Stilwell, Arthur Marty?a'and ;Grant Yitohell.
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Township Office, Straffordville, Dec. 15th. 1951.
Pursuant to adjournment of Dec. 4th., the Council of the Township of Bayhami
held the final meeting for the year on the above date, all members present
and Reeve Jackson presiding. Also in attendance was Counoillor-eleot Morley
Me4luiggan. Minutes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed and
the following business was done.
Report was received from the County Court Clerk.
A letter was received from Victor H. Tillson, K.C. re. the Township's
refusal to approve the issuing of an eating place license to Mrs. M. Brant
A request was received from the County Federation of Agriculture for the
usual grant.
A report from the Fire Chief was read and filed.
A copy of resolution was received from the Bayham Township School Board an
requesting that the Township take some action in the matter.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That amendments be made to the Highway Traffic Act to
provide that all traffic be not permitted to pass a standing school bus on
any roai in the Province of Ontario; and that a copy of the resolution be
forwarded to the Minister of Highways... Carried.
Several interested ratepayers from both Houghton and Bayham met with the
council and heard the Engineer's report read concerning the Coyle and
Lautenschlager .gains as prepared by John F. Weston. Considerable discuss
was held and it was decided to hold a further meeting and invite fir. West
to attend same.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That no definite decision having been made on the
engineers' report oh the Coyle and Lautenschlager Drains, it is hereby
resolved that this matter be laid over to a further meeting with Engineer
Weston to attend same... Carried*
loved by
Seconded
Carried.
Nelson
by Coyle -That this Council now adjourn for noon until 1.45 P.Y.
Usual business was resumed at 1.45 P.M.
Intriduoed by Councillor Nilson, the matter of a blade for tractor to be
used as a snow plow for Corinth sidewalks was discussed.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That this Council authorize the purchase of a suitable
tractor blade up to $70. for the purpose of plowing Corinth sidewalks and
same be charged to Corinth sidewalk account... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Belson- That as s reply to the letter of Victor H. Tillson, K.
under date of Nov. 10,1951, the Clerk reply by sending a copy of the lette
received from Dr. Roger G. Knipe, M.O.H. dated Nov. 2, 1951.., Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That the Volunteer firemen be paid the sum of $3.00 ea
for every trip made with the fire truck, and $15. to Wm. Wellheiser for
laundry expenses... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That 410. be granted to
{Central and 45. to the Port Burwell Centra
handling fire alarm calls* ..Carri ed.
IlMoved by Nelson
the Straffordville Telephone
1 for services rendered in
Seconded by Coyle- That this council make a grant
County Federation of Agriculture, payable to hm.
Sparta, Ont... Carried.
of $360* to the Elgin
Harvey, Seo.-Treas.,
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson- That the promised grant of $3000, to the Tillsonburg
.dospital be paid... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That a grant of 2% on their respeot ive , deposits be made
to the Eden and Straffordville Cemeteries... Carried.
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Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the 'treasurer be authorized to issue cheques on
Savings account No. 3 as interest payments to Eden Cemetery- $141.38 and
Straffordville Cemetery- 73.38... Carried,
[ Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Coyle- That Howard Coomber be appointed as Trustee for East
Elgin District High School and J. D. Vallee for Tillsonburg District High
School for a term of two years... Carried*
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Ball- And resolved that
I s authorize the Township to borrow an
expenses, be now read a first time..
Moved by Chute
Seconded by Ball- And resolved that
time,.o. Carried .
Moved by Nelson
Seconded by Chute- And resolved that
time and finally passed... Carried.
By -Saw bo. 1247 being a by-law to
addizionril 420,000.00 for current
. Carried.
By -Law No. 1247 be now read a second
By -Law No. 1247 be now read a third
Moved by Nelson �
bee onded by Coyle- That the following bonuses be paid to Council and
officials and follows;- Reeve $60. Deputy -Reeve and Councillors #30. eaoh
and Clerk and Road Supt. $30. each... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the inaugural meeting of the 1952 Council be held
on Monday, Januray 7th. 1952 at 10.30 A.M.... Carried.
Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Nelson-
That the Reeve sign the order sheets... Carried.
I Roads and Bridges accoimts- Dec. 15th, pay lists ---
P Frank Steers- Gas for hall and office -------------
Aylmer Express- Printing Financial Stm.-----------
News Printing Co.- Printing ballots and etc. ------
Treas. Eden Cemetery- Savings No. 3, Interest -----
" Straffordville "
Treas. Elgin County - County rate -----------------
Doaald Barris - Fox Bounty ------------------------
Lloyd Jackson - w w ------------------------
Archie Gunstone- " " -----------------------
Treas. Tillsonburg Hospital- Grant CF&xal year)
Certified Electric Co.- Bulbs Straff. St. Lts.-----
Chas. A. Walsh - Janitors supplies ----------------
" ^ - St. lts and Fire Wept.-----------
E.F.S.3anders - Fee re. Rex vs. Aitkens----------
Les Kilmer - Corinth S.W. repair ------------------
Taylor -Craft Ltd.- 2� trophies East Elgin H.S. -----
Treas. Elgin County 'ed. of Agr. - Grant----------
Treas. of Eden Cemetery - 2 % Grant ---------------
" Straffordvillew w w
---------------
Robt. Grant - Stamps ---------------------www------
J. L. Dennis - Dec. 5a1. F.D. ---------------------
Straff. St. Lts.
" R - 47 trips fire truok ----------------
J. D. Vallee - Balo salary for 1951 ---------------
" w - Sal. School Attend Officer---------
Reoeiver General - Tax re. Vallee -----------------
Robert Jaokson- Sal.for Weed Insp. ----------------
H. L. Godwin - " " Building Insp.------------
Howard Coomber - Work re, assessing ---------------
Basil Nevill - 25 trips fire truck ----- -----------
Goo. Grant - 24
Jack Hotohkiss-13
Harry Brant - 18 " " " ----------------
Lyle Walsh - 29----------------
¢ Wm. Wellheiser Laundry account F.D.
- -------------
Chas. F. Jaokson- 1 meeting & bonus ---------------
Lyle Coyle - l " . "--------------
Walter Nelson- 1 w w ______________
Don. M. Chute - 1 a " --------------
18.45♦
16.50\
2701511-
141.38-.
73.38•
39514.00
5.001
10.00\
5.00\
3000.00\
44.30
8.27`
3.21%
26.20.
9.75N —
15.90�
360.00%
100.00%
52.50".
7.00
35000\
5.00 \
141.00 \
205.34\
25.00\
11.40,%
25.00 N.
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33.08
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72.00 �
39.00\
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Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Belson- That this Council now adjourn. Sine Dt e... Carried.
Clergy
Township Hall, Straffordville, Deo, 21st, 1951.
The adjourned sitting of the Bayham Township Court of Revision for the 1952
'Assessment Roll was held on the above date in response to the call of
Chairman Jackson. All members were present and the Chairman presided. Each
member duly subscribed to the oath of office before the Clerk.
Many were present to bring their reeppotioe complaints before the
Court and the following eases were heard and d6cisions rendered as follows;
Roll
No. .Name
841
Decision of Court.
�►
/"" J.
W. LeRoy Carroll
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✓
Reduce
land Assm. by
$100.
990
C'1
Chrysler
Reduce
Building Assm.
by $200.
a��
799
'Cecil
Ball - 1
meeting and bonus -------------------
35.30
75.
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J D.
Vallee -
Bonus -------------------------------
30.00
100.
472
`H. L.
Godwin -
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30.00
$925.
462
.Berta
Atkinson
Grant re, fire calls
10000
$550. ( Sold Off)
j
;.Harold
'Tuff -
" " " R --------
5.00
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Moved by Coyle
Seconded by Belson- That this Council now adjourn. Sine Dt e... Carried.
Clergy
Township Hall, Straffordville, Deo, 21st, 1951.
The adjourned sitting of the Bayham Township Court of Revision for the 1952
'Assessment Roll was held on the above date in response to the call of
Chairman Jackson. All members were present and the Chairman presided. Each
member duly subscribed to the oath of office before the Clerk.
Many were present to bring their reeppotioe complaints before the
Court and the following eases were heard and d6cisions rendered as follows;
Roll
No. .Name
841
Decision of Court.
�►
544
W. LeRoy Carroll
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✓
Reduce
land Assm. by
$100.
990
545
Chrysler
Reduce
Building Assm.
by $200.
Wm,
799
Corinth Parsonage
J.
Reduce
land Assm. by
75.
Stenabaugh
y$i
1037
J.
Vincent
Reduce
Barn Assm. by
100.
472
L.
Smuck
✓
Reduce
house Assm. to
$925.
462
Gordon Robertson
✓
Reduce
barn Assm, by
$550. ( Sold Off)
899 L. Maertens V
786 A. Hagell ✓
946
1
894
760
f
977
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Clifton Laur
w w �/
Joe Silverthorne ✓
S. H. Backus
Robt. Grant
980
Fred Chandler
841
D.
Pearson
797
D.
Ulkins
1025
C.
Kennedy
990
H.
Chrysler
1006
Wm,
Barry
11011
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J.
W. Tanner
e
993.
M.
Stenabaugh
y$i
1037
J.
Vincent
1045
Be
Belson
472
L.
Smuck
Advised if barn not replaced soon to ask for
tax rebate from council.
Reduce land Assm. tp $2000.
Reduce Building Assm. to *1600.
" Land " to 2400.
Reduce Land Assm, to $500.
Red4oe House Assm. to $600.
Reduce Land by $500. (Error in addition)
Reduce Business Assm. by $100.
Reduce by $150. on land (Error)
Reduce Buildings $100. (Removed)
Take off $50. Business Assm. Total to be $7
Reduce Buildings to $500. 11
✓ Reduce Buildings to $500. Inorease land to $300*
✓ Reduce Buildings to $625. Increase land to tirbo
✓ Raise house byr $200 and land by $25. ,
X Ro ohange
Reduce Buildings $100.
✓
Reduce Buildings to $800.
�/ Reduce by $100. on Buildings .
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Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the above revisions be made in the 195E Assessment
Roll and that this Roll be now adopted as finally revised... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Sedonded by Chute- That this Court of Revision now adjourn... Carried.
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Roll Na.
Name
Decision of Court (Cont'd. )
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145
ST.
Soper
Reduce land to $450.
255
Increase land by $900.
f;
f
86
M.
Bratty
No change
£°
389
Bert Ratz
f
Reduce by $100 on land Asem.
f
1009
C.J.Ketohabaw v/
Reduce Buildings by $250. Increase
land By $25.
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Geo. 3, Moore
Reduce $300. on house. Increase land
by $25.
F
814
W.
Ce Turner
x
No Change- Descriptions corrected.
i
231
Jules Arnou
X
No Change
66
M.
Melohoir
X
No Change
109
Z.
Balaze
X
No change
822
"
"
J
Reduce buildings by $200.
744
C.
Ball
Reduce 1000. on land
745
"
"
✓
Reduce 1400* on land (Error)
1004
V.
Baldwin
f
Reduce 4100. on land
1160
M.
Kostiuk
f
Reduce by X150. on land
1161
A.
Kostiuk
Reduce by 4150. on land
886
J.
Holtby
✓
Reduced $25. on land
887
"
26. " " Advised to
see Assessor
�888
"
✓
" 25. " " next year re.
woodlot Exemp
=
ion
1162
E.
Goodhand
x
No change in assessment. Parts to
be assessed
to new owners.
846
L.
Magyar
x
No Change.
Moved by Ball
Seconded by Chute- That the above revisions be made in the 195E Assessment
Roll and that this Roll be now adopted as finally revised... Carried.
Moved by Ball
Sedonded by Chute- That this Court of Revision now adjourn... Carried.
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