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Annual Me_eting Friday, February 5th, Fl~?~~_______~__j!1/65
The 1965 Annual Meeting of the Authority was held on Friday, February
5th, 1965, in the East York Township Council Chambers, Coxwell and
Mortimer Avenues, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
Following the singing of God Save The Queen, the Invocation was
offered by Rev. J.V. Clarke, B.A., B.D., Minister of Don Mills United
Church.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Vice-Chairman W.C. Davidson
Members C.A. Balsdon
N.A. Boylen
M.J. Breen
A.M. Campbell
A.H. Cowling
K.C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
J.N. Duncan
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
N.C. Goodhead
H.M. Griggs
vI . J. Haggart
Mrs. D. Hague
J.E. Harper
R.G. Henderson
Wm. Hodgson
H.S. Honsberger
Mrs. N. Horwood
Mrs. G. Klinck
C.F. Kline
C.W. Laycox
A.A. Mackenzie
F.J. McKechnie
J.L. Mould
R.L. Nesbitt
H. Pind
C.R. Purcell
F.M. Redelmeier
C. Sauriol
W.W. Timbers
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
V. Vignale
Mrs. Alma Walker
W . H. Vlestney
Public Relations Cons. J. Grimshaw
Solicitor D.R. Walkinshaw
Staff F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
C.B. Thompson
E.F. Sutter
W.E. Jones
T.E. Barber
W.A. McLean
J.E. Foote
Mrs. M. Whitley
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ABSENT WERE: J.W. Bradstock
J.A. Bryson
C. Clifford
C.E. Conroy
W. Dennison
A. Jackson
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
W. Leavens
A. 1JIacdonald
Mrs. Beth Nealson
Mrs. May Robinson
H.M. Smith
F . A. Wad e
C.R. Wardlaw
K.G. Waters
R. White
H.T. Wilson
GREETINGS:
Miss True Davidson extended greetings to those attending the Meeting,
on behalf of The Township of East York.
The Secretary-Treasurer certified as to those entitled to be Members
of the Authority.
MINUTES:
Res. III Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: C~F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting No. 5/64, as presented, be
adopted as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN:
Res. 112 Moved by: H.M. Griggs
Seconded by: N.A. Boylen
RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Chairman be received and appended as
Schedule "AH of these Minutes.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ELECTIONS:
Dr. Lord left the Chair, and Mr. D.R. Walkinshaw, Solicitor for the
Authority, took the Chair for the Election of Officers and appointment
of Watershed Advisory Boards.
APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS:
Res. #3 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT: C.B. Thompson and J.E. Foote be appointed Scrutineers
for the Election of Officers.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE AUTHORITY:
Nominations were called for the Office of Vice-Chairman. W.C. Davidson
was nominated by C. Sauriol.
Res. #4 Moved by: F.J. McKechnie
Seconded by: C.W. Laycox
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the office of Vice-Chairman of the
Authority be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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W.C. DAVIDSON was declared elected by acclamation.
APPOINTMENT OF WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS:
Res. #5 Moved by: F.J. McKechnie
Seconded by: F.M. Redelmeier
RESOLVED THAT: The Statutory Watershed Advisory Boards for 1965 be
appointed as follows:
ETOBICOKE-MIMICO
M.J. Breen F.J. McKechnie
H.M. Griggs V. Vignale
Mrs. N. Horwood H.T. Wilson
C.F. Kline
HU~mER
N.A. Boylen Wm. Hodgson
J.A. Bryson A. Jackson
C.E. Conroy Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
A.H. Cowling (MPP) W. Leavens
W.C. Davidson A.A. Mackenzie (MPP)
J.N. Duncan J.L. Mould
Mrs. J.A. Gardner H. Pind
Mrs. F. Gell L. Van Tichelen
Mrs. D. Hague C.R. Wardlaw
R.G. Henderson
DON
J.W. Bradstock Mrs. G. Klinck
C. Clifford Mrs. Beth Nealson
K.C. Dalglish F.M. Redelmeier
Miss True Davidson Mrs. M. Robinson
W. Dennison C. Sauriol
N.C. Goodhead F.A. Wade
W.J. Haggart K.G. Waters
H.S. Honsberger
R.D.H.P.
C.A. Balsdon H.M. Smith
A.M. Campbell ltl. W. Timbers
J.E. Harper Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
C.W. Laycox Mrs. A. Walker
R.L. Nesbitt W .H. Westney
C.R. Purcell R. vfuite
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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ELECTION OF CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN OF THE WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS:
The Authority then recessed for election of the Chairmen and Vice-
Chairmen of the Watershed Advisory Boards.
After a short recess, the Meeting resumed.
Res. #6 Moved by: W.C. Davidson
Seconded by: C. Sauriol
RESOLVED THAT: The following Officers of the Watershed Advisory Boards
be declared elected:
ETOBICOKE-MIMICO: Chairman: C.F. Kline
Vice-Chairman: F.J. McKechnie
HUMBER: Chairman: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Vice-Chairman: J.N. Duncan
DON: Chairman: H.S. Honsberger
Vice-Chairman: Mrs. G. Klinck
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R.D.H.P.: Chairman: C.R. Purcell
Vice-Chairman: W.H. Westney
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Conservation
Areas Advisory Board. C. Sauriol was nominated by Miss'T. Davidson.
B-es. #7 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: H.M. Griggs
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Conser-
vation Areas Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
C. SAURIOL was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN OF CONSERVATION AREAS ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations for the Office of Vice-Chairman of the Conservation Areas
Advisory Board were called. K.C. Dalglish was nominated by Dr. F.H.
Van Nostrand.
Res. #8 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: F.M. Redelmeier
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice-Chairman of the
Conservation Areas Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
K.C. DALGLISH was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE FLOOD CONTROL
AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Flood Control & Water
Conservation Advisory Board were called. R.G. Henderson was nominated
by C.F. Kline.
Res. #9 Moved by: C. Sauriol
Seconded by: Mrs. 'J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Flood
Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
R.G. HENDERSON was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE FLOOD CONTROL
AND WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
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Nominations were called for the Office of Vice-Chairman of the Flood
Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board. W.J. Haggart was
,nominated by F.J. McKechnie.
Res. l/lO Moved by: R.L. Nesbitt
Seconded by: H.S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice-Chairman of the
Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
N.J. HAGGART was declared elected by acclamatioL.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Historical
Sites Advisory Board. Mrs. D. Hague was nominated by Miss T. Davidson.
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Res. #ll Moved by: J.E. Harper
Seconded by: H.M. Griggs
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations be closed for the Office of Chairman of
the Historical Sites Advisory Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
MRS. D. HAGUE was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE HISTORICAL SITES ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations were called for the Office of Vice-Chairman of the
Historical Sites Advisory Board. N.A. Boylen was nominated by Mrs.
J.A. Gardner.
Res. #12 Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations be closed for the Office of Vice-Chairman
of the Historical Sites Advisory Board.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
N.A. BOYLEN was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Information
and Education Advisory Board. F.A. Wade was nominated by M.J. Breen.
Res. #13 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: Mrs. N. Horwood
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations be closed for the Office of Chairman of
the Information and Education Advisory Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
F.A. WADE was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE INFORMATION & EDUCATION
ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations for the Office of Vice-Chairman of the Information and
Education Advisory Board were called. Mrs. F. Gell was nominated by
C.R. Purcell.
Res. #14 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: K.C. Dalglish
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations be closed for the Office of Vice-Chairman
of the Information and Education Advisory Board.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
MRS. F. GELL was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF REFORESTATION & LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD:
Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Reforestat-
ion and Land Use Advisory Board. R.L. Nesbitt was nominated by
V. Vignale.
Res. #15 Moved by: J.E. Harper
Seconded by: J.N. Duncan
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations be closed for the Office of Chairman of
, the Reforestation and Land Use Auvisory Board.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
R.L. NESBITT was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN OF REFORESTATION
AND LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD:
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Nominations were called for the Office of the Vice-Chairman of the
Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board. F.M. Redelmeier was
nominated by W.J. Haggart.
Res. #16 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: Mrs. A. Walker
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice-Chairman of the
Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
F.M. REDELMEIER was declared elected by acclamation.
REPORT NO.6 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Report No.6 of the Executive Committee was presented and dealt with
by separate Resolutions.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
I. Borrowing Resolution - 1965
Res,. #17 Moved by: H.M. Griggs
Seconded by: ' H.S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT:
(a) The Chairman or Vice-Chairman and the Secretary-Treasurer
and/or Deputy Treasurer of the Metropolitan Toronto & Region
Conservation Authority are hereby authorized to borrow from
time to time, by way of promissory note, from the Royal Bank
of Canada, Woodbridge Branch, the sum or sums not exceeding
$4,000,000.00 to meet immediate administrative expenditures
until the Province of Ontario Grant and sums levied against
the participating Municipalities have been received, and to
give, on behalf of the said Authority, a promissory note or
notes, sealed with the Corporate Seal, and signed by the,
Chairman or Vice-Chairman and the Secretary-Treas~rer and/or
Deputy-Treasurer, for the monies so borrowed, with interest
which may be paid in advance or otherwise, at a rate not
exceeding 5~ per centum per annum;
(b) All sums borrowed pursuant to the Authority of this Resolut-
ion, for the purposes mentioned herein shall, with interest
thereon, be a charge upon the whole of the monies received,
or to be received, by the said Authority, as and when such
monies are received.
( c ) The Secretary-Treasurer and/or the Deputy-Treasurer is hereby
authorized and directed to apply in payment of all sums
borrowed as aforesaid, together with interest thereon, all of
the monies hereafter collected or received by the' said
Authority from, the Province of Ontario, by way of a Grant, or
from the participating Municipalities pursuant to a levy to
be made in accordance with the provisions of The Conservation
Authorities Act, 1960, as amended;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
2. Signing Officers
Res. #18 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: Mrs. D. Hague
RESOLVED THAT: Subject to the provisions of the Conservation Author-
ities Act, all deeds, transfers, assigl1.JTlents, contracts and
obligations on behalf of the Authority may be signed by the
Chairman or Vice-Chairman, and by the Secretary-Treasurer or
Deputy-Treasurer, and the Corporate Seal shall be fixed to
such instruments a~ require the same; CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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3. Appointment of Auditors
Res. Ill9 Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT: Clarkson, Gordon & Company be re-appointed as Auditors
of the Authority for the year 1965; , ' ,
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
4. Appointment of Solicitor
Res. #20 Moved by: N.C. Goodhead
Seconded by: C. Sauriol
RESOLVED THAT: D.R. Walkinshaw, Q.C., be re-appointed as Solicitor
to the Authority for the year 1965, and that his retainer
fee be on the same basis as in previous years;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
CONSERVATION AREAS:
5 . Regulations Applicable to Lands Owned
by the Authority
Res. #21 Moved by: C.R. Purcell
Seconded by: N.A. Boylen
RESOLVED THAT: Regulations made by The Metropolitan Toronto & Region
Conservation Authority, under The Conservation Authorities
Act, and Applicable to Lands Owned by The Authority, be
amended as follows:
Delete: Section 13 ( 2)
Delete: Section 19 (2) (J) and ( 4 )
Delete: Section 19 (5b) - the clause libabes in
arms excepted:;
Delete: Section 19 (5d) and (5e);
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PARKING & ADMISSION FEES - ADMINISTRATION
Res. #22 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson
Seconded by: N.C. Goodhead
RESOLVED THAT: The Secretary-Treasurer be hereby authorized to waive
parking and/or admission fees for Conservation Areas, as follows:
(a) during those periods of the year when parking fees are
not sufficient to meet the cost of collecting the fees;
(b) for groups using Conservation Areas for educational
purposes when under the direction of Authority Staff;
( c) by the issuance of Official Passes to Authority,
Advisory Board and Committee Members;
(d) by the issuance of Official Passes to Staff
members and such persons retained by the Authority
who are required to enter Conservation Areas in the
interest of the Authority;
( e) by the issuance of Complimentary Parking Passes to
Municipal Officials, Press, ~adio, TV and similar
persons;
( f) for special educational groups at Black Creek
Pioneer Village;
(g) by the issuance of Complimentary Passes to Black
Creek Pioneer Village.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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VOTE OF APPRECIATION
Res. #23 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger '.
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: This Authority extend to Dr. G. Ross Lord a vote of
appreciation for his leadership and efforts on behalf of The Authority
during the past year.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
UNIONVILLE SEVfERS
Res. #24 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: M.J. Breen
RESOLVED THAT: The Chairman, by telegram, request the Chairman of the
Ontario Water Resources Commission to take such immediate legal action
as may be required to stop the installation of sewers in the sub-
division of Tallden Investments Limited, in the Unionvtll~ 'Area.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
NOTICE OF MOTION RE WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS
Mrs. F. Gell presented a written Notice of Motion that she wou~d move
or cause to be moved, the following resolution, at the next Meeting
of this Authority:
'WHEREAS in the interest of efficiency, it is deemed desirable to
request the Minister of the Department of Energy and Resources
Management to amend the Conservation Authorities Act by deleting
therefrom those portions of Sections $ and 9 having reference
specifically to Watershed Advisory Boards;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Ontario Government be requested
to amend The Conservation Authorities Act by r8pealing therefrom:
tj 4 . ( $ ) At the first Meeting of The Metropolitan Conservation
Authority and thereafter at the first Meeting held in
each calendar year, the Metropolitan ConservatiQn
Authority, from among its members, shall appoint four
advisory boards, ., . .
(a) one for the Etobicoke Creek, the Mimico Creek
and the New Toronto Cr.eek watersheds, consist-
ing of not fewer than six members; ,
(b) one for the Humber River watershed, consisting
of not fewer than eight members;
(c) one for the Don River watershed, consisting of
not fewer than six members; and
(d) one for the Rouge River, Duffin Creek, Highland
Creek and Petticoat Creek watersheds, consist-
ing of not fewer than seven members.
4.(9) No person shall be a member of an advisory board
appointed under subsection 8 unless he is resident
in the watershed or watersheds for which such
board is appointed;H
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: An Executive Member from each of
the existing watersheds be elected annually from amongst the members
resident in those watersheds, and that the Rules of The Metropolitan
Conservation Authority be so amended;
AND FURTHER that to compensate for this change, the Authority Members
meet as an Authority eight times a year, to conduct the business of
The Authority.' '
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ADJOURNMENT
Res. #25 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson
Seconded -by: H.S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT: The discussion having regard to the Expropriation
Procedures of The Authority be tabled; and further,
THAT the Meeting adjourn.
CARRIED;
The Meeting then adjourned at 4:05 p.m.; following which refreshments
were served to the Members, courtesy of The Township of East York.
Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN TO THE ANNUAL MEETING
February 5, 1965 ,
A. THE AUTHORITY
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is
a corporate body constituted under The Conservation Authorities Act
of The Province of Ontario. It has jurisdiction over 1,000 square
miles, including and extending beyond The Municipality of Metro-
politan Toronto. There are twenty-three member municipalities within
the Region. Fifty-five persons constitute the membership of the
governing body and are known as Authority Members. These Members, in
addition, are divided into nine Advisory Boards, each of which is
responsible for the study of a particular part of the work of the
Authority. The chairmen of the nine Advisory Boards, together with
the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Authority, constitute the
Executive Committee.
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B. CONSERVATION
Conservation in its broadest sense is the work of rehabilitat-
ing, preserving and developing the renewable resources of a region for
the benefit and use of the people for all time. Because of the
distinctive river valley system which exists in The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Area, the Authority has undertaken to
procure and use the major valleys. This practice is'sound, since the
river valleys form river flood plains and cannot therefore be occupied
by dwellings and other structures.
Flood control also falls naturally into the sphere of con-
servation work. In the Toronto region, due to steep gradients, rapid
run-off and heavy industrial and residential development, as well as the
many roads, bridges and services, the need for flood control has been
urgent.
Because of the tremendous growth in population in the area,
open space has become a conservation must. Conservation Areas are not
to be compared with amusement parks. It is true that they are recreat-
ion areas, but no apology need be made for this admission. Conservat-
ion without people is sterile and meaningless. A nation can afford a
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few wilderness areas but certainly not adjacent to a great metropolis
where land is at a premium.
Conservation also means the planting of trees and shrubs
where they need to be planted. It requires thought to be given to
fish and wildlife. It suggests education of the young in the ways of
nature and in an appreciation of our priceless natural heritage.
Without this education of the young, surely the future of conservation
would appear to be bleak. Conservation can also afford to preserve a
few of the priceless treasures of the past, for who is better able to
do this than an Authority such as ours.
.c. PEOPLE
(a) In the Area
The Authority exists to serve the people living in its 1,000
square mile area. This population continues to grow at the rate of
65,000 per year and now stands at 1,800,000. Almost one million ' '
people made use of the Conservation Areas and Pioneer Village during
1964.
Although the Authority is acquiring land at a fair rate, the
pace is none too swift. We are told now that the population of the
Region will be 4,000,000 by 2,000. When one realizes that The
Authority is the major public land assembling agency in the Metro
region, it becomes apparent that our objective of 34,000 acres by
1980 is not too ambitious.
: (b) In the Authority
The Authority now has 55 members. Twenty-six of these are
appointed by Metropolitan Toronto and twenty-six by the other twenty-
two municipalities. The Chairman and two other members are appointed
by The Provincial Government.
During the year there have been five meetings of the Authority,
26 Executive meetings and 39 meetings of Advisory Boards and Com-
mittees. The members of the Authority, Executive Committee, Advisory
Boards and other Committees have given unstintingly of their time and
talents in the interests of conservation. It would be difficult to
find an organization anywhere which has enjoyed so much dedicated
,
voluntary service from citizens as has this Authority.
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(c) On the Staff
The Staff of the Authority has again performed in an
exemplary fashion during 1964. Your Authority has grown in complexity
over the years and the Staff has developed and grown in stature with
it. The Flood Control Scheme, which seemed at the start to be so
formidable, is being handled without fuss, alorg with all the usual
tasks.
Our Secretary-Treasurer,'Mr. Fred Lunn and Director of
Operations, Mr. Kenneth Higgs, have loyal administrative and operat-
ional staffs under them, which have handled every problem which arose
during this year. Your Staff has developed in eight years of intens-
ive effort into a closely knit, effective and loyal team. The
Chairman is 'proud of the Staff and asks the members of the Authority
to share his pride.
D. MONEY
The carrying'out of useful conservation works requires
money. The partnership in su~plying this money is The Province of
Ontari~ and the Municipalities, on a 50:50 basis for all ordinary
works and the purchase of flood plain lands. For flood control dams
and reservoirs; The Government of Canada enters as a partner, supply-
ing 37~% of the funds, the Province being an equal partner and the
Municipalities contributing 25%.
The following abbreviated table gives the distribution of
finances of the Authority for the years 1957 to 1963 and for 1964:
TABLE 1
Expenditures for 1957-63 1964 1957-64
Consv.Areas - land ~ 2,426,536. $ 35,596. ~:~ 2, 462 , 13 2 .
Consv.Areas - development 3,054,964. 661,943. 3,716,907.
Flood Control & Water Consv. 12,639,411. 4,142,631. 16,782,042.
Reforestation & Land Use 183 ,324. 19,898. 203 , 13 2 .
Historic Sites 27$,536. 75,567. 354,103.
Information & Education 240,024. 11$,7$6. 358,$10.
Operation 1,$63,98$. 469,7$7. 2,333,775,'
TOTAL ~20,6$6,783. 05,524,20$. $26,174,901.
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E. LAND
One of the chief assets of a conservation authority is land.
Other institut~ons may spend millions on buildings and expensive in-
stallations, but an Authority invests principally in land. Never is
an Authority such as ours, in a metropolitan area, able to acquire
too much land. Other metropolitan centres such as Cleveland and
Chicago have assembled from 30,'000 to 60,000 acres. Most conservat-
ion lands are, necessarily, valley lands and other marginal areas. '
This Authority ought to assemble 30,000 acres for the future needs of
the 4i milliQn people who will be in its region in the year 2,000.
The lands assembled in 1964 are listed in Table 2 and the
total holdings in Table 3.
TABLE 2
(Lands acquired in 1964)
Type of 'Land No. of Properties Acres
Federal-'Provincial-Authori ty
f~ood control lands 38 257.207
Provincial-Authority flood
plain 'lands 45 391.971
Water Control Schemes I 39.$01
Conservation 'Areas 3 .$83
Forest & Wildlife Areas - -
Humber Forest: - -
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TOTAL ~ 6$9.$62
TABLE 3
(Total land acquired to December 31, 1964)
Type of Land No. of Properties Acres
Federal-Provincial-Authority
flood control lands 254 4,342.457
Provincial-Authority flood
plain lands 309 2,496.042
Water Control Schemes 179 1,239.105
Conservation Areas 86 5,558.803
Forest and Wildlife Areas 3 371.774
Humber Forest 22 ,. 1.733.487
GRAND TOTAL - all properties ill 15.741.662
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The above tables show clearly the magnitude of the work of
our Property Division. In acquiring 15,741.662 acres of land, 853
"individual owners have been dealt with. In addition, hundreds of
other transactions have been investigated, or are in process. This
truly constitutes 'a fine performance.
F. WORKS
(a) Flood Control
(I) Etobicoke-Mimico. The engineering study for flood control
on the Mimico Creek has been received and is under review by the
Staff. The engineering study of the Etobicoke Creek was awarded to
M.M. Dillon & Company, Limited, Consulting Engineers. This study
should be received by the Authority before the end of February, 1965.
Scheme W.C.38, a scheme for Flood Control Measures on the Etobicoke
Creek and Mains Creek, in The Town of Brampton, was submitted to the
government and the appIJc.~t,iQn was refused, on the grounds th~t
Brampton was the sole benefitting municipality. Your Chairman,ac-
companied by a delegation, has again presented the Scheme to the
Minister and it is hoped that approval will be given to it. The
basis for pressing for this Scheme is that it was properly a part of
the larger Scheme which built the channel through Brampton and was
deleted from that Scheme because the Municipality felt uriable to
..~arry its share of the additional financial load at that time.
(2) Humber. The Claireville Dam was officially opened on
September 16, 1964, by the Honourable John P. Robarts and Mr. John
Turner, M.P. The dam is complete.~" :as well as the Steeles Avenue
bridge over the reservoir.
The,B~ack Creek Project B.3 - Rockcliffe Boulevard to
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Louvain Street, was put out to tender, but the suc~essful bidder re-
fused to move on the site, necessitating a reorganization of , the
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cQntr~ct and tender documents. The new contract was for the section
RQckcliffe Boulevard to Alliance Avenue. It was ,let and is now 35%
comple:ted. Our Consulting Engineers are now finalizing specificat-
iops and contract drawings for the section of the 'Black Creek ,from
Alliance Avenue t~ Weston Road. This contract should be let in the
spring, of 1965.
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(3) Don River. On the Massey Creek) a section from the ,Don
River to O'Connor Drive has been completed and work is in progress
on the section from O'Connor Drive to Dawes Road, as a winter works
program. The York Mills channelization should be carried out in the
summer of 1965. This work will be done in co-operation with The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, which proposes to place a
trunk sewer extension under the bed of the channel.
(4) Highland Creek. A Scheme (W.C.40) for channel improvement
on ,the Massey Creek and Highland Creek between Scarborough Golf
Course and Morningside Avenue has been approved by The Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto and by the Frovince.
(5) Rouge River. Approval has been granted by the Province
to build the Milne Dam and Reservoir. This is under the new program
whereby small dams and reservoirs are granted a 75% subsidy and t~e
Authority's 25% repayment deferred until after 1967. It is hoped
that repayment can be made in annual instalments over a ten.year
period. The Consulting Engineers, R.V. Anderson Associates, Limited,
are preparing the final designs and tender documents to call for
construction in 1965.
The Authority has prepared a report in review of its
achievements in the Flood Control Plan to date. This report will be
discussed below.
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(b) Conservation Areas
The ten conservation areas, open to the public, continued to
attract large numbers of visitors during the year. A rather cold
August tended to decrease the attendance somewhat. In spite of this,
the figure for the year was impressive, as shown in Table 4.
TABLE 4
Conservation Areas attendance in 1964
to October 25
Area Attendance
Palgrave 4,510
Albion Hills 188,440
Black Creek 151,050
Boyd 252,315
Claremont 18 , 340
Cold Creek 10,875
Glen Haffy 49,120
Greenwood 81,450
Heart Lak e 194,415
Humber Trail.s 6.785
TOTAL .227, 300
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A new Area, Bruce's Mill, is being prepared for opening in
1965. The dam has been rebuilt, beaches prepared and 'roads and
picnic areas developed. This will prove to be a fine addition to
the Conservation Areas in the north eastern portion of the Region.
At Albion, the new 'entrance road has been completed and the new
washroom facility, now under construction, will be completed by
early summer.
(c) Conservation Services
This Division has continued its usual activities during the
year. Clearing of the Bolton Reservoir site is under way. Woodlot
Management has been carried out at Albion Hills, Glen Haffy, Cold
Creek, Bruce's Mill and Greenwood. Some 31,166 board feet of saw-
logs and 23'50 cords of 'firewood were harvested. A spray program for
Dutch elm disease was continued and the removal of dead trees
proceeded with.
., The usual tree planting operation was completed by June 5,
1964.. Sixty-one private landowners:had 280,750 trees, planted while
forty-one r'ecei ved 3,455 deciduous trees under the farm tree re-
placement program. Some 206,125 trees were planted on our Authority
lands. In addition, 89,$00 seedlings, 304 large trees and 3,675
shrubs were planted in co-operation with The Metropolitan Parks
Department. Two demonstration stream bank improvement projects
were carried out, one on George Gardhouse's farm on the West Branch
of the Humber River and the other on the..Shur Gain Farm on the Don
, River. Thirty-one ponds were stocked with fish. A stream bank
improvement sur,vey has indicated that 44 miles of stream bank, on
pri vate lands, above reservoir sites, require erosion control
measures.
(d) Historic Sites -
The Pioneer Village continues to be a major attraction for
young and old in the Metro area. The attendance during the year was
again an impressive figure. Many hundreds of school children could
not be accommodated because of lack of time and staff to handle
them.
During the year an experimental craft project was tried, with
a limited number of children. Small groups took part in such
pioneer work as candle dipping, spinning and churning butter.
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TABLE 5
Attendance at Pioneer Village - 1964
Total attendance 120,460
School children 20,431
Experimental Craft Project 747
The walls and roof of the Roblin Mill were completed, as
well as 10% of the interior. Only lack of funds prevented further
work on the Mill. Although a brief has been presented to The Govern-
ment of Ontario, asking for funds under the Centennial Program,' we
have as yet been unable to qualify. It is hoped that some way may
still be found to obtain assistance.
You will all,be pleased to learn that arrangements have been
mad'e to acquire the famous 'Half Vlay House', which will serve as the
Inn at the Pioneer Village. This acquisition marks a very real mile-
stone for the Village. The historic old Inn will round out the
Village 'four corners' in a splendid way. If funds permit, its re-
construction will commence in the summer of 1965. The building will
be moved to the Village this spring. It must be dismantled, trans-
ported and rebuilt on its Village site.
The Pioneer Festival attracted a crowd of over $ ,.000 in
September, and appears to have gained the status of an annual event.
(e) Information & Education
The Albion Hills Conservation School continues to be most
successful in every way. During 1964, 12$1 students each spent five
days in residence, participating in the natural science program. In
addition, 1,17lpeople spent week-ends at the School. All five-day
weeks are booked for 1965, in addition to 20 week-ends.
The Authority has again enjoyed excellent co-operation from
press, radio and television. There were 80 news releases'and 31
radio and television interviews dealing with the work and activities
of the Conservation Authority. Over fifty lectures were given by
members of the Authority and the Staff, as well as 112 showings of the
coloured movies, Y;Legacy of the ValleyH and "Pioneer Village - Black
Creek".
G. PLANS
The Authority has accomplished its work over the years by
preparing plans and then proceeding with the work, as funds became
available. There are a number of plans in process at the present
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time, which merit mention: . ,.
(a) Pollution Control & Recreation
in The Metropolitan Area
This Plan, prepared in 1963, proposes a practical Scheme for
controlling pollution in the headw~ters of the Region. It recognizes
that the lower reaches of the rivers ~e in a so-called development
area and cannot be completely freed from sewage plant effluent. It
does, however, press for ~ high degree of treatment in this develop-
ment area.
The Plan was presented to seventeen of the municipalities,
including The Metropolitan Planning ,Board, and approving resolutions
were received from fourteen of them. The Plan has also been present-
ed to The Ontario Water Resources Commission and we are assured of
their sympathetic co-operation.,'
(b) Master Plan for ~he Black ,Creek
Conservation Area
This is a very comprehensive and imaginative plan of develop-
ment for the Black Creek Conservation Area and the Pioneer Village.
It was prepared by Gordon S. Adamson & Associates, Architect and Site
Planners. It proposes a long-range plan of development, taking into
account the development of the adjacent York University, the neces-
sary road pattern developments, parking facilities,' surrounding
residential development and a reception centre for the Village.
Through having this Plan prepared, the Authority has already been
able to negotiate for a bridge linking Jane Street and Steeles
Avenue, over the Black Creek, which will not detract from, but will
definitely enhance the Village environment.
(c) Claireville Conservation Area
Master Development Plan
In 1964, Project Planning Associates Limited presented their
Plan for the development of the Conservation Area contiguous to the
Claireville Dam. This Plan, while it will require many years to com-
plete, is a~other example of detailed existing plan whose implement-
ation will add a veritable gem to our conservation areas. While the
dam will provide flood control, the surrounding 1,000 acres will lend
itself to beaches, picnic areas, riding trails, group campsites,
walking trails, with well designed'roadways and parking. It, is
estimated that the area, when completed, will accommodate 18,000
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persons and 4,000 cars at one time, or more than 26,000 persons a day.
The total cost of development, based on current construction costs,
is estimated at $2,680,000.
(d) Progress Report - Plan for Flood Control
and Water Conservation
On the 14th day of June, 1961, agreements were executed
between The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario and The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, for the im-
plementation of a comprehensive Plan for Flood Control and Water
Conservation in the Region under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
Shortly thereafter, a project scheduling programme was adopted by
the Authority. Subsequently, it became necessary, because of chang-
ing conditions, to modify the schedules. The Progress Report was
therefore prepared to review what has been accomplished, the new
conditions which must be dealt with and projected plans for complet-
ion of the job.
It should be noted that under the provisions of the original
plan, as submitted to the senior governments, the Authority was
seeking grants of 75% of the total cost of all the works. Thi s would
have resulted in the following cost-sharing arrangement:
Canada Ontario Authority Total
Basic Plan $12,795,488 $12,795,490 $8,530,320 $34,121,398
Black Creek 1,777,500 1,777,500 1,185,OOO 4,740,000
TOTAL .$14 ,572,988 ~14,572.990 ~9, 715,320 l/>38.861,298
The, Federal Government agreed to participate in the Plan for
the large dams and reservoirs and channel improvements, on condition
that the Authority and Province would complete all aspects of the
Plan, including small dams and reservoirs and flood plain land
acquisitions.
The following is the cost-sharing arrangement which was
finally approved:
Canada Ontario Authority 'Total
Large dams &
Reservoirs,
Channel Im-
provements &
Black Creek $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $6,000,000 $24,000,000
Small Dams &
Reservoir~ - 1,300,000 1,300,000 2,600,000
Flood Plain
Land s - 6,150,OOO 6,150,OOO 12.300,000
TOTALS $)Q ()n0 000 :U- 2.l_h 50 t200 ~13 , 459__ O,~~f) ~ 18_..'2-'10 , OOe:
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When the Authority signed the agreement with the Provincial
Government on the basis of the reduced participation with the Federal
Government, the Authority decided to implement the Plan on the basis
of the Authority's share being as outlined in the Plan for Flood
Control and approved by the municipalities. In accordance with the
terms of the Agreement, the period over which the Plan could be
financed could be extended over a longer period than the ten years as
proposed in the Plan. On this basis of the ten-year period, funds
have been committed as follows:
Canada Ontario Authority Total
$9,000,000 $12,807,000 $9,540,320 $31,347,320
Therefore, on this basis of financing over the ten-year period, there
is a deficiency of money in the amount of $7,552,680. This sum is
entirely for flood plain lands.
Because of the rapid growth of Metropolitan Toronto and the
accompanying subdivision development, lands have become available in
flood plains much faster than could have been anticipated. It has
been necessary to acquire a great deal of these valley lands to main-
tain the greenbelt zoning and keep faith with the municipalities who
zoned them in this way. In addition, land costs are rising steadily.
The result of the combined effects noted above has been that the
Authority is under heavy pressure in the land acquisition part of the
flood control plan.
For these and other reasons, your Authority has requested
the Provincial Government to assist us in the following ways:
I. The Authority requests the Province of Ontario for a
grant of 75% of the cost of acquisition of flood plain lands;
2. The Authority asks the Province of Ontario to totally
finance the acquisition of flood plain and conservation lands to the
extent of the funds provided in the Plan for Flood Control and Water
Conservation? and to provide for an extended period of re-payment of
the Authority'S share on a basis similar to the Government policy for
small dams and reservoirs, as recently announced.
3. The Authority wishes to make application for the con-
struction of the following reservoirs under the new policy recently
announced by the Government of Ontario:
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(a) Arthur Percy Dam and Reservoir on Duffin Creek;
(b) Stouffville Water Conservation Reservoir;
(c) Etobicoke Creek Dam & Reservoir;
4. That the Province be requested to finance the
Authority's part of the construction of the Finch Dam on the West
Branch of the Don River, which is essential for the total development
of the Province's ~fuseum of Science and Technology.
H. PROBLEMS
Every forward moving organization meets with its own
particular share of problems. Your Authority has many, but I wish
to enlarge upon only one of them -- land acquisition.
It has been noted above that land costs are steadily
rising in the Metropolitan area and pressure to acquire conservation
lands has risen to a point far beyond anything expected when plans
were made five years ago.
The reasons for these two conditions are readily under-
stood when we examine the phenominal growth of the population of the
Region. Taking 1963-1964 as an example, and the four or five ye~s im-
mediately preceding are similar, the population growth figures are
as follows:
TABLE 6
Pop u I a t ion % of *
1963 1964 Increase Increase
Province of Onto 6,494,000 6,637,000 143,000
Metro. Toronto 1,655,915 1,715,264 59,349 41 .5%
MTRCA Area l,e33,334 1,917,415 e4,Oel 54%
* Percentage increase against Provincial increase.
This growth has brought with it rapid land development,
with rising land costs. With the development of land has come the
pressure upon the Authority to purchase those lands zoned greenbelt
in new subdivisions. It is for these reasons that your Authority
must have further assistance, if it is to obtain these lands for con-
servation and flood control, before they are lost forever.
I. CONCLUSION
To the Members of the Authority, Members of Committees and
to all who have helped to make this year a success, I would express
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my personal thanks and the appreciation of the Authority, for tasks
well done.
I
To the twenty-three Municipalities, who are our partners
in this great venture, we express appreciation for their continued
confidence and support.
To the Minister of Energy and Resources Management, The
Honourable J.R. Simonett, we convey our appreciation for his steadfast
support and, through him, thank his capable staff for their assi~tance
in all of our work during the year.,
It is an honour and a challenge to be Chairman of the
Authority.
G. Ross Lord, Chairman
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority
February 5, 1965
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metropo&tan Joronto and Region
Condel'Clation . -Authorit'j A-23
MINUTES
Authority Meeting Friday, February 19, 1965 ~~2/65
Meeting #2/65 of the Authority was held on Friday, February 19, 1965,
at the York Township Municipal Offices, 2700 Eglinton Avenue, West,
commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT VffiRE:
Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Vice-Chairman W.C. Davidson
Members C.A. Balsdon
N.A. Boylen
M.J. Breen
J.A. Bryson
A.M. Campbell
C. Clifford
A.H. Cowling (MPP)
K.C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
J.N. Duncan
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
H.M. Griggs
W.J. Haggart'
Mrs. D. Hague
J.E. Harper
R.G. Henderson
Vl. Hodgson
H.S. Honsberger (QC)
Mr s. N. Horwood
A. Jackson
C.F. Kline
C.W. Laycox
A.A. Mackenzie (MPP)
Mrs. Beth Nealson
R.L. Nesbitt
H. Pind
C.R. Purcell
F.M. Redelmeier
~trs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
L. Shier
H.M. Smith
Vv. W. Timbers
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
F.A. Wade
Mrs. A. vlalker
K.G. Waters
N.H. Westney
Solicitor D.R. Walkinshaw (QC)
Public. Relations .Consultant J. Grimshaw
Staff F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
C.B. Thompson
W.E. Jones ,
W.A. McLean
T.E. Barber
J.E. Foote
R. Cunnington
T. Carr
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ABSENT WERE: J.W. Bradstock
C.E. Conroy
W. Dennison
N.C. Goodhead
Mrs. G. Klinck
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
VJ, L~e.vens
F. McKechnie
J. Mould
V. Vignale
C.R. Wardlaw
R. White
H.T. Wilson
GREETINGS:
Mrs. F. Gell welcomed the Members to The Township of York and advised
that the Township would host refreshments following the Meeting.
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting #1/65 were presented.
Res. #26 Moved by: M.J. Breen
Seconded by: J.N. Duncan
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting No. 1/65, as presented, be
adopted as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
MOTION RE WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS
WHEREAS in the interest of efficiency, it is deemed desirable to
request the Minister of the Department of Energy and Resources Manage-
ment to amend the Conservation Authorities Act by deleting therefrom
those portions of Sections 8 and 9 having reference specifically to
Watershed Advisory Boards;
Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded by: H.M. Griggs
RESOLVED THAT: The Ontario Government be requested to amend The
Conservation Authorities Act by repealing therefrom:
n4. (8) At the first Meeting of The Metropolitan Conservation
Authority and thereafter at the first Meeting held in
each calendar year, the Metropolitan Conservation
Authority, from among its members, shall appoint four
advisory boards:
(a) one for the Etobicoke Creek, the ~limico Creek
and the New Toronto Creek watersheds, consist-
ing of not fewer than six members;
(b) one for the Humber River watershed, consisting
of not fewer than eight members;
(c) one for the Don River watershed, consisting of
not fewer than six members; and
(d) one for the Rouge River, Duffin Creek, Highland
Creek and Petticoat Creek watersheds, c,onsi'st-,
ing of not fewer than seven members. ' "
4.(9) No person shall be a member of an advisory board
appointed under subsection 8 unless he is resident
in the watershed or watersheds for which such board
is appointedjli
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: An Executive Member from each of the
existing watersheds b.a elected annually from amongst the members
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resident in those watersheds, and that the Rules of The Metropolitan
Conservation Authority be so amended;
AND FURTHER THAT: to compensate for this change, the Authority
Members meet as an Authority six times a year, to conduct the business
of The Authority.
Res. #27 Moved by: Mrs. M. Robinson
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: The Resolution dealing with the proposed amendment
to The Act concerning the appointment ~nd makeup of watershed
advisory boards, be referred to the Executive Committee for study and
recommendations.
CARRIED;
REPORT NO.I/65 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report No. 1/65 of the Executive Committee was presented and dealt
with by individual Resolutions.
I. 1965 GENERAL BUDGET ESTIMATES & MUNICIPAL LEVY
Res. #28 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: H.S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT: The 1965 General Budget Estimates and MUnicipal Levy,
dated February 10, 1965, and appended as Schedule flAil of these Minutes,
be adopted; and further in this connection,
THAT the following action be taken:
(a) Scheme C.A.2/65 - ViA Scheme for the Acquisition and Development
of Conservation Areas in 1965" be adopted;
(b) And \Vhereas; Section 17(g) of The Conservation Authorities Act
R.S.O. 1960, Chapter 62, as amended, provides that for the carry-
ing out of an approved Scheme, an Authority shall have the power
to determine the proportion of total benefit afforded to all
Municipalities which is afforded to each of them; The Metropolit-
an Toronto and Region Conservation Authority therefore enacts as
follows:
(i) That all member MUnicipalities be designated as
benefitting Municipalities for Scheme C.A.2/65;
(ii) That the Authority's share of the cost of Scheme
C.A.2/65, as set forth in the 1965 Current Budget
shall be raised from all member Municipalities as
part of the 1965 Annual General Levy;
(c) (i) That all member MUnicipalities be designated as
ben~fitting Municipalities for the acquisition of
Reservoir Site Lands set forth in Section 5 of
the 1965 Current Budget, and required for the
Scheme for Flood Control and Water Conservation;
(ii) That' the Authority's share of the cost of the
said' lands be raised as part of, and on the same
basis,as, the 1965 Annual General Levy;
(iii) That money so raised be credited to the General
Flood Control and Water Conservation Account, to
be utilized to accelerate the purchase of Reser-
voir Site Lands;
(d) That the 1965 Annual General Levy be based on a per capita basis;
(e) That the appropriate Authority officials be instructed to advise
all Municipalities pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act,
and to levy the said Municipalities the amount set forth in the
1965 General Levy;
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( f) That the Executive Committee be authorized to reduce the Budget
and Levy, should such action be deemed expedient.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
LAND ACQUISITION - LOWER ROUGE VALLEY
Mr. Laycox requested that priority be given to acquiring certain
lands in the lower Rouge.
Res. #29 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: C.R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: The Executive Committee be requested to endeavour to
finance the acquisition of certain critical flood plain lands in the
lower Rouge valley.
CARRIED;
2. 1965 CAPITAL WORKS ESTIMATES & MUNICIPAL LEVY
Res. #30 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: R.G. Henderson
RESOLVED THAT: The 1965 Flood Control and Water Conservation Capital
Estimates and Levy, dated February 10, 1965, as amended and appended
as part of Schedule ilAi;, be adopted; and further in this connection,
THAT the following action be taken:
(a) That Whereas; Section 38 of The Conservation Authorities Act,
R.S.O. 1960, Chapter 62, provides that an Authority may, from
time to time, determine what monies will be required for Capital
Expenditures in connection with any Scheme, and further provides
for the method of raising such monies from the participating
Municipalities;
(b) That a~l member Municipalities be notified in the amount of such
monies they are required to raise in 1965;
( c ) That the Secretary-Treasurer be instructed to advise all Munici-
palities pursuant to Section 38 of The Conservation Authorities
Act that the amount of monies required from all participating
Municipalities for the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conser-
vation shall be paid on the basis set forth herein:
Metropolitan Toronto $ 801,572.90
Ajax 1,406.40
Brampton 4,848.60
Richmond Hill 4,356.80
Bolton 1,301.00
Caledon East 232.80
Markham Village 1,402.90
Pickering Village 525.70
Stouffville 998.30
Woodbridge 2,166.00
Adjala 64.20
Albion 1,289.70
Caledon 192.20
Chinguacousy 1,550.00
King 2,389.80
Markham Township 5,164.90
Mono 59.00
Pickering Township 5,150.80
Toronto Township 5,020.00
Toronto Gore 617.80
Uxbridge 322.80
Vaughan 11,469.30
Whitchurch 930.50
TOTAL ~ 853,032.40
(d) That vVhereas; the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation
as adopted, provides that 25% of the cost of Black Creek Remedial
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Measures be levied against the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto;
And Whereas; the 1965 Project Schedule calls for an expenditure
of $330,000.00 for works to be carried out on the Black Creek in
addition to those presently undertaken;
That the Secretary-Treasurer be instructed to advise the said
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, that pursuant to Section
38 of The Conservation Authorities Act, the following monies
will be required in 1965 for the Black Creek Works:
25% of $330,000.00 ---------------------------------- $ 82,500.00
TOTAL BLACK CREEK LEVY FOR 1965 --------------------- $ 82,500.00
CARRIED;
3. APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY BOARDS
Res. #31 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: A.H. Cowling
RESOLVED THAT: The following functional Advisory Boards be appoint-
ed for 1965 and that the membership be as indicated herein:
(a) Conservation Areas
C. Sauriol, Chairman
K.C. Dalglish, Vice Chairman
J.W. Bradstock
M.J. Breen
A .M. Campbell
C. Clifford
C.E. Conroy
W. Dennison
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
H.S. Honsberger
*Mrs. M.W. Lister
Mrs. N. Horwood
J. Mould
H.M. Smith
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
C.R. Wardlaw
W.H. Westney
(b) Flood Control & Water Conservation
R.G. Henderson, Chairman
W.J. Haggart, Vice Chairman
C.A. Balsdon
W.C. Davidson
J.N. Duncan
W. Hodgson
C.F. Kline
Mrs. G. Klinck
C.W. Laycox
A.A. Mackenzie
F.J. McKechnie
V. Vignale
K.G. Waters
R. White
H.T. Wilson
(c) Historical Sites
Mrs. D. Hague, Chairman *Dr. A.H. Richardson
N.A. Boylen, Vice Chairman Mrs. M. Robinson
*J.A. Carroll *Dr. J.W. Scott
Miss True Davidson Mrs. A. Walker
J.E. Harper
* Appointees * Appointees
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(d) Information & Education
F.A. Wade, Chairman H.M. Griggs
Mrs. F. Gell, Vice Chairman *G. Henderson
*J.D. Coats Mrs. B. Nealson
A.H. Cowling C.R. Purcell
*N. Garriock ~:~E. Sager
>:cT .M. Gillan * Dr. W. Tovell
( e) Reforestation & Land Use
R.L. Nesbitt, Chairman *E. Lemon
F.M. Redelmeier, Vice Chairman *H.G. Norry
J.A. Bryson H. Pind
*H.L. Fair *J.A. Simpson
N.C. Goodhead W.W. Timbers
*J. Griffiths >,'cR. Trotter
A. Jackson *A.A. Wall
( f) Expropriation " .
C.R. Wardlaw, Chairman
B.H. Bull
C.W. Laycock
*Appointees *Appointees
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PAYMENT OF PER DIEM & MILEAGE
Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded by: F.A. Wade
RESOLVED THAT: The Albion Hills Conservation School Management
Advisory Committee be paid Per Diem and Mileage for attendance at
meetings.
Res. #32 Moved by: VI. C. Davidson
Seconded by: C.W. Laycox
RESOLVED THAT: The matter of Per Diem and Mileage payments to the
Conservation School Management Advisory Committee, together with all
other matters of payment of Per Diem and Mileage to Authority
members, Advisory Board members and Committees, be referred to the
Executive Committee for study and recommendations.
CARRIED;
4. APPOINTMENT OF SUB-COMMITTEES
Res. t33 Moved by: Mrs. M. Robinson
Seconded by: R.G. Henderson
RESOLVED THAT: The following Sub-Committees be appointed for 1965
and that the membership be as indicated herein:
(a) Executive Sub-Committees
(i) Personnel
Dr. G. Ross Lord, Chairman
R.G. Henderson
H.S. Honsberger
C. Sauriol
(ii) Finance
Dr. G. Ross Lord, Chairman
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. D. Hague
F.A. Wade
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(b) Conservation Areas Sub-Committees
(i) Wildlife
C. Sauriol, Chairman D. Matthews
D. Adair J. Mi tchele
M.J. Breen Dr. A. Secord
C. Clifford Dr. W. Tovell
E. Colquette R. Trotter
G. Cooke W.R. Van Kempen
Mrs. J.A. Gardner A. Wainio
Mrs. G. Klinck
(ii) Maximum Use of Conservation Areas
C. Sauriol, Chairman
K.C. Dalglish
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
H.S. Honsberger
Mrs. M.W. Lister
C. Clifford
( c ) Information & Education Sub-Committees
(i) Albion Hills Conservation School
Management Advisory Committee
Mrs. F. Gell, Chairman
G. Gardiner
Miss A. Gibbs (Miss J. Chambers - alt.)
D. Dadson
M. Jess
B.J. Newell
F.R. Rutherford
Miss C. Steele
F.A. Wade
Miss B. Snell
D. Clee
(d) Historical Sites Sub-Committees
(i) Technical Advisory
Dr. J.W. Scott, Chairman Mrs. E. Neil
V.B. Blake Dr. C. Noble
F. Fog Dr. L.S. Russell
Brig. J.A. McGinnis Prof. M. Zaslow
(ii) Printing
W. Leavens, Chairman C. Nolan
C. Hawes W.J. Palmer
M.V. James Dr. A.H. Richardson
M. Jeanneret J .M.. Redditt
A.D. McFall . ....
( e) Reforestation & Land Use Sub-Committees
(i) A.R.D.A.
F.M. Redelmeier
R.L. Nesbitt
E. Lemon
(ii) Stream Bank Erosion Control
Assistance Program
G. Gardhouse
H. Pind
H.G. Norry
A. Jackson
A-30 -8-
(iii) Glen Major Pasture
G. Gardhouse
H. Pind
H.L. Fair
(iv) Private Tree Planting Assistance
J.L.' Griffiths
A. Jackson
F.M. Redelmeier
( f) That the following Sub-Committees be paid Per
Diem and Mileage:
(a) Personnel
(b) Finance
(c) Technical Advisory
CARRIED;
5 . SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS - 1965
Res. J34 M9ved by: Mrs. M. Robinson
. . .. ~ .".. ..."" , Seconded"by: M.J. Breen
RESOLVED THAT: The following be the Schedule of Meetings for 1965:
'" . . .
(a) Authority
.HI F~bruary 5 Jl2 February 19
II III
-'l3 June II ""4 November 5
7f If
1966 Annual Meeting - February 4, 1966
(b) Executive
/,?l February 10 /!2 February 24
Ii
if3 March 10 -'/:4 March 24
7}
~/:5 April 7 -,1:6 April 21
/I
i?:7 May 5 J~8 May 19
Tr
/f9 June 2 I' June 16
II , 7/10
}ll ,.. July 7 ,1':12 July 21
1/
II 3 :;fI4 September 8
vI August II
I'l
115 September 22 ;:16 October 6
1{17 October 20 i':l$ November 3
/,?19 November 17 :;;':20 December 8
#21 . December 30 i'122 January 12, 1966
b23 January 26, 1966
( c ) Conservation Areas
.ILl April I Jl2 September 16
I,; 1(
it 3 December 9
(d) Flood Control & Water Conservation
PI At Call of Chairman .1'2 At Call of Chairman
~~ 7r
;: 3 At Call of Chairman
(e) Historical Sites
J(l May 7 " August 6
1,' 1/,2
J!:3 November 12
Ii
( f) Information & Education
~~l March 18 :'1,2 September 6
;1~3 II
'i January 20, 1966'
(g) Reforestation & Land Use
!I:I May 13 /!2 September 23
~~(3 II
January 6, 1966
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(h) Etobicoke-Mimico .
J!l At Call of Chairman ,1[,2 At Call of Chairman
II /I
(i) Humber .
;;~l At Call of Chairman Jf2 At Call of Chairman
1/
( j) Don -'~l At Call of Chairman /!2 At Call of Chairman
7,- II
(k) R . D . H . P .j~!l At Call of Chairman j;~2 At Call of Chairman
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
6. PROJECT F.12 - YORK MILLS CHANNEL IMPROVE}lliNTS
Res. 1135 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: R.G. Henderson
RESOLVED THAT: Subject to the execution of a suitable agreement
between the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the approval of The
Province of Ontario, the Authority participate at this time in the
construction of the York Mills Flood Control Channel on easements
obtained by The Metropolitan Corporation; and further in this con-
nection, that the following action be taken:
The Authority request the approval of The Province of Ontario to have
the contract awarded and the engineering supervision carried out by
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, as part of the combined
contract, with the Authority to reimburse that Municipality for 0 its
proper share of the overall cost.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
7. CENTENNIAL FOREST PROGRAM
Res. (}36 Moved by: C. Sauriol
Seconded by: H.M. Griggs
RESOLVED THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority co-operate and assist in the Centennial Forest Program
being undertaken by The Ontario Department of Lands & Forests in co-
operation with the National Centennial Commission, as follows: '
(a) Make available, sites for the Centennial Forest program
in the Albion Hills Conservation Area and the Glen Major
Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area;
(b) Give assistance in the carrying out of the program, by
providing Staff and equipment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
8. SCHEME W.C.37 - EXTENSION - FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM
Res. 7;1:37 Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: ~trs. B. Nealson
RESOLVED THAT: A further extension to Scheme W.C.37, A Scheme for
the Extension of the Flood ~varning System, be adopted; and further
in this connection, that the following action be taken:
(a) All member municipalities be designated as benefitting;
(b) The appropriate Minister be requested to approve such
extension, and a grant of 50% thereof;
(c) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized to take whatever action is required in con-
nection with the Extension, including the execution of
, any necessary documents.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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SCHEME W.C.42 - MASSEY CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEr~NTS
The Staff advised that Metropolitan Toronto has provided an addition-
al $25,000.00 in its Capital ~;Jorks Budget to enable us to complete
channelization work on the Massey Creek, from Dawes Road to Victoria
Park Avenue, in The Township of East York.
Res. 1/3'6 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson
Seconded by: Mrs. B. Nealson
RESOLVED THAT: Scheme vl.C .42, V'A Scheme for Channel Improvements
to the Valley of the Massey Creek between Dawes Road and Victoria
Park Avenue\?, be adopted; and further in this connection, that the
following action be taken:
(a) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated' as
the benefitting municipality;
(b) A copy of the Scheme be forwarded to the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto and that further action be deferred
on the Scheme until such time as it is accepted and
approved by the said Municipality;
(c) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be re-
quested to approve of the Scheme and a grant of 50% of
the cost thereof;
(d) vfuen approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized and directed to take whatever action is re-
quired in connection with the Scheme, including the
execution of any necessary documents and application
for approval from the Ontario Municipal Board, if same
is required;
( e) Capital Works Estimates be amended accordingly.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PRIORITY OF LAND ACQUISITION
Res. /;[39 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson
Seconded by: A. Campbell
RESOLVED THAT: The Executive Committee be requested, at the next
meeting of this Authority, to present a Report, indicating by project,
the lands proposed to be acquired by this Authority on a priority
basis.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
FINANCIAL REVIEW OF LAND ACQUISITION
AND REPORT J2/65 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report t2/65 of the Executive Committee, together with a Financial
Review of Land Acquisition as of January I, 1965, was presented.
Res. 1~40 Moved by: C. Sauriol
Seconded by: F.M. Redelmeier
RESOLVED THAT: Consideration of Report C2/65 of the Executive
Committee, together with the Financial Review of Land Acquisition,
be deferred to the next meeting of this Authority.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
S CHEDU LE tt A" A-33
I 9 6 5
ANNUAL GENERAL MUNICIPAL LEVY
and
CURRENT GENERAL BUDGET ESTIMATES
February 10th, 1965
METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
, ,
THE METROPOLITAN 10RONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY >
I
\..U
~
1965 MUNICIPAL LEVY
PER CENT OF
MUNICIPALITY POPULATION
TOTAL WITHIN WITHIN 1965 J:964
MUNICIPALITY POPULATION AUTHORITY AUTHORITY itA '/1 UBU LEVY LEVY
,-
Adjala Township 1,986 8% 159 $ 7.30 $ 59.20 $ 66.50 $ 56.78
Ajax Town 8,523 100 8,523 391.12 3,173.54 3,564.66 3,266.14
Albion Township 3,400 95 3,230 lL,..~ ..22 1,202.70 1,350.92 1,225.36
Bolton Village 2,075 100 2,075 95.22 772.63 867.85 866.57
Brampton Town 30,463 75 22,847 1,048.45 8,507.08 9,555.53 7,961.79
Caledon Township 3,929 10 393 18.03 146.34 1:64.37 153.01
~ 663 246.86
Caledon East Village 663 100 30.43 277.29 259.73
Chinguaeousy Township 11,878 60 7,127 327.06 2,653.74 2,980.80 2,536.88
King Township 12,817 47 6,024 276.44 2,243.04 2,519.48 2,403.19
Markham Township 15,651 100 15,651 718.22 5,827.65 6,545.87 5,959.66
Markham Village 5,702 100 5,702 261.66 2,123.14 2 ,384 . 80 2,120.11
Metropolitan Toronto 1,741,000 100 1,741,000 79,888.83 648,267.32 728,156.15 675,528.32
Mono Township 2,122 5 106 4.86 39.~7. 44.33 42.28
pickering Township 24,285 96 23,]14 1,069.88 8 , 680 . 7 9,750.85 8,441.78
pickering Village 1,860 100 1,860 85.36 692.57 777.93 732.07
Richmond Hill Town 19;229 100 19,229 882.42 7,159.92 8,042.34 7,495.88
Stouffville Village 3,656 100 3,656 167.77 1,361.32 1,529.09 1,392.06
Toronto Gore Township 1,177 100 1,177 54.01 438.26 492.27 464.69
Toronto Township 76,066 26 19,777 907.57 7,363.96 8,271.53 7,440~32
Uxbridge Township 2;827 33 933 42.82 347.40 390.22 379 .32
Vaughen Township 18,098 100 18,098 830.52 6,738.79 7,569.31 7,044.08
Whitchurch Township 7,655 37 2 ; 832 129.96 1,054.49 1,184.45 1,129.11
Woodlr idge Village 2,481 100 2,481 113.85 923.80 1,037.65 983.75
.
- 1,997,543 1,996,8'7. $ 87,500.00 $ 710,024.19 $ 797,524.19 $ 737,882.88
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...-
1965 Levy Based on .41824 Per Capita
"An -- Reservcir Land
nB" -- General
A-35
~TROPOLITAN TO~ONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
February 10th, 1965
CU~ENT BUDGET SUMMARY
19 U
A. REVENUE
CURRENT ORDINARY
Municipal Levies $ 402,659.53
Anticipated Government Grants 303,412.00
Anticipated Other Revenue 190,000.00
TOTAL $ $96 , 071. 53
, CURRENT SCHEMES
Deferred Assets $ 33,027.$4
. ~ ..-, .- Municipal Levies 394,$64.66
Anticipated Government Grants 227,$92.50
. , ~
TOTAL $ 955,785.00
B. EXPENDITURES
CURRENT ORDINARY
ANTICIP.ATED '
TOTAL AUTHORITY GOVT. GRANTS
-r- $ $
Deferred Expenditures 39,122.53 39,122.53 ------
Sec. I General Administration 516,974.00 25$,4$7.00 258,4$7.00
Sec. 2 Conservation Services $9,$50.00 44,925.00 44,925.00
Sec. 3 Operations & Main~enance 250 . I 25_. 00 250,125.00 ------
TOTAL 896 ,071. 53 592,659.53 30.:3,412.00
CURRENT SCHEMES
Sec. 4 Conservation & Reforestation
Land 140,000.00 70,000.00 70,000.00
Sec. 5 Reservoir Land 350,000.00 87,500.00 262,500.00
Sec. 6 Conservation Areas,
Development 370,785.00 1$5,392.50 185,392.50
Sec. 7 Pioneer Village 75,000.00 75,000.00 -------
Sec. 8 General Water Control 20,000.00 IO ,000'.00 10,000.00
TOTAL 955,785.00 427,892.50 527,892.50
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METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
129~ CpRRENT ORDINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES
SECTION I
G~ERAL AD~NISTRA~ION
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
,-- -,-- $
(I) PERSONNEL SERVt~~q:
A-l Salaries per Establishment:
Office & Administration 121,103.00
Technical Staff 11~...5.0 .00 237,653.00 206,554.19
"
A-2 UnemployQcnt Insurance 6,500.00 5,723.16
A-3 Workmen's Compensation 4,600.00 3,533.26
A~4 Group Insurance & Pension
Plan ~6.1..~00.00 31.36~.15
TOTAL SUB-SECTION (1) 285,253.00 247,172.76
(2 ) TRAVEL EXPENSE & ALLOwANCES:
A-II Members' Allowances, Mileages
and Expenses 14,000.00 14,454.03
A-12 Staff Mileage & Expenses 16,500.00 l6,40$.41
A-13 Chairman's Expenses 2.000.00 1.006.43
TOTAL SUB-SECTION f2) 32,500.00 31,$6$.$7
(3,) EQUIPMENT PURCHASES:
A-21 Office Equipment
Slide Projector . 239.00
3-Drawer Filing Cabinet
, (Legal) 130.00
Multiplex Cabinet 600.00
Print Washer 11$.00
Film Washer 26.00
3 Reflectors & Stands 69.00
Print Trays 30.00
Drafting 'Equipment 250.00
Filing Cabinet - Letter
Size w/Lock 125.00
60-Tube Mobile Cabinet 127.00
Adding Machine 125.00
Adding Machine Olevitti 20 2~0.00 2,0$9.00 6,337.41
A-22 Tools & Equipment
1 Set Taps & Dies 50.00
, 2 'Chain Saws 400.00
, I 4<< Jointer with iHP Motor 140.00
1 Set Carpenter Tools 400.00
3 Electric Sanders 392.00
Fish Net 600.00
Generator - Fish Shocking _200.00 2,1$2.00 1,$47.$6
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SECTION I (Cont~nued)
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1965 1964
AQC't!.. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
-T-- --r --r
A-23 Vehicles
2 Patrol Cars (Trade) 3,600.00
1 Station Wageon (Trade) 2,,000.00
I Dump Truck (Trade) ~,OOO.OO
2 I-ton Trucks (Trade) , 4,,400.00
l-2-wheel Dump Trailer ~_OO. 00 15,300.00 8,939.39
A-24 Machinery
1 Loader & Blade 1,250.00
2 #35 Tractors 5,000.00
I-Power Steering for MF65 300.00
1 Hammer Knife Mower 600.00
I Sprayer All-Purpose 900.00 8.050~OO 1~0'Z9.76
TOTAL SUB-SECTION (3) 27,621.00 28,204.42
(4) MATERIALS & SUPPLIES:
A-3l Uniforms & Equipment 3,500.00 3,589.70
A-32 Postage 4,000.00 3,879.55
A-33 ' Stationsry & Office Supplies 15,000.00 14,546.84
A-34 ' Technical Plans & Maps 6,000.00 4,211.63
A-35 Vehicle Repairs & Operating Costs 12,000.00 13,252.80
A-37 Machinery Repairs &
Operating Costs ~OOO.OO l2,821.9.l
TOTAL SUB-SECTION (4) 49,500.00 52,302.45
(5 ) RENT~ UTILITY SERVICES:
A-41 Telephone "16,000.00 15,350.32
A.-42 Light, Heat, Power & Water 2,500.00 2,313.72
4.-43 Rent 21,600.00 21,600.00
4-44 Office Cleaning & Maintenance 6.500.00 62ll4.55
TOTAL SUB-SECTION (5) 46,600.00 45,798.59
(6) OTHER:
1\-51 Taxes - Non-Revenue Proper~ies 50,000.00 38,062.24
A-52 Legal & Audit Fees 5~500.00 4,285.72
1l,-'53 General 'Expense 3,000.00 1,465.52
~-54 Insurance 8,000.00 12,477.47
^.- 55 Bank Interest 9.000.00 8.149.21
TOTAL SUB-SECTION (6) 75,500..00 64,440.18
l'OTAL -SECTION I -- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 516,9i4.00 469,787.27
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SECTION 2
CONSERVATION SERVICES
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
- -r -,- -,-
(I) FORESTRY:
A-6l Private Tree Planting 6,000.00 6,490.89
A-62 Reforestation Subsidies 750.00 300.00
A-63 Wildlife Habitat Improvement
Project 500.00 507.25
TOTAL SUB-SECTION (I) 7,250', OC 7,298.14
(2) 'LAND, USE:
A..72 Grassed Waterway Subsidies 800.00
A-73 Tile Drainage Subsidies 2,000.00 1,864.50
A-74 Farm Pond Research ---- 706.42
A-75 Farm Pond Services 2 ,5 00.00 2,984.63
A-77 Farm Plan Assistance 1,000.00 gog.OO
A-76 Farm Tree Replacement Programme 1.500.00 I, 1 .45
TOTAL SUB-SECTION (2) 7,800.00 7,472.00
(3 ) FISH & WILDLIFE:
A-82 Fish Rearing 1,700.00 1,373.14
A-83 Bird Feed 500.00 71.25
TOTAL SUB-SECTION (3) 2,200.00 1,444.39
(4 ) PARKS & CONSERVATION AREAS:
.
A-91 Equipment
10 Boats 2,500.00
14 Outhouses 2,100.00
150 Garbage Barrels 825.00
45 Fireplaces 1,125.00
250 Picnic Tables 5,000.00
Signs & Materials 2.5~0.00 14,100.00 9,116.82
A-92 Options Not Exercised for
Proposed Schemes Abandoned 500.00 -----
A-93 Technical Studies for Proposed
S,chemes Abandoned (Maps,
Plans, Appraisals etc.) 500.00 505.52
TOTAL SUB-SECTION (4) 15,100.00 9,622.34
(5 ) WATER CONTROL:
A-I03 Operation of Flood Warning System 2,000.00 1,318.l8
A-~04 Options Not Exercised for
Proposed Schemes Abandoned 500.00 -----
.
- 4 - A-39
SECTION 2 (ContinuedL
CONSERVATION SERVICES
1965 1964
^.CC',I' . ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
-r- -r -r.
( 5 ) WATER CONTROL. (Continued)
.
11.-105 Technical Studies for Proposed
Schemes Aba~doned 500.00 1.10
';_106 Fill Regulations Enforcement 1.000.00 82~.00
. .
TOTAL SUB-SECTION (5) 4,000.00 2,144.28
(6) PUBLIC RELATIONS & EDUCATION:
~.-lll Advertising 500.00 650.65
~.-112 Public Relations Consultant &
Expenses 5,500.00 5,782.92
4-113 Publications & General Printing
Biennial Re~ort 1,600.00
Recreation older 1,500.00
Black Creek Folder 9A9 2,000.00
Black Creek Folder 9B9 800.00
.Flood Control Brochure (I) 300.00
General Printing 1,000.00
Directory 300.00
Trail Maps 300.00 7,800.00 5,813.59
ll.-114 Tours & Special Days 3,000.00 2,521.20
A-115 School Programme 28,000.00 23,130.58
A.-116 Photography, Photographic Supplies,
Engraving, Professional Photo- 2,498.43
graphs 2,500.00
A.-117 Exhibits & Displays 2,400.00 1,042.09
A-118 Motion Picture Programme 3,,000.00 1,875.67
A.-119 Press Clipping Service 300.00 323.90
A-120 ' Pramotional Contingencies 500.00 122. 36
TOTAL SUB-SECTJDN (6) 53,500.00 43 , 838.39
rOTAL 'SECTION'2 -~ CONSERVATION SERVICES 89.850.00 71.81~.~4
GRAND TOTALS -- SECTIONS 1 AND 2 606,824.00 541,606.81
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SECTION 3
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$"" --r --r
209 General 5.000.0~ 5,000.00 4, 200 . 8l
213 Heart Lake
Labour 26,900.0~
Materials 6,450.00
Taxes, 600.00 33,950.00 31,981.4.
214 Glen Haffy
Labour 11,850.00
Material 1,600.00
Taxes 1.600.00 15,050.00 17,876.3
215 Albion Hills
Labour 24,250.00
Materials 6,700.00
Taxes 2.000.00 32,950.00 29,892.3
216 Bord
abour 21,600.00
Materials 2,805.00
Taxes 6,800.00 31,205.00 37,651.6
218 Greenwood
Labour 9,300.00
Materials 2,125.00
Taxes ' 2,950~00 14,375.00 16,752.B
220 Black Creek
Labour 61,300.00
Materials 12,500.00
Taxes 1,200.00 75,000.00 81,451.$
221 Humber Trails
Labour 1,600.00
Materials 450.00
Taxes 70.00 2,120.00 3,331.4
222 Claremont
Labour 5,475.00
Materials 2,150.00
Taxes BOO.OO $,425.00 9,777.2
. .
224 Cold Creek
Labour 4,150.00
Materials 2,100.00
Taxes 900.00 7,150.00 8,108.2
225 Flood Control Properties 2.500.00 2,500.00 2,471.c;
226 Palgrave
Labour 550.00
Materials 300.00 850.00 287.2
227 Woodbridge
Labour 2,250.00
Materials 300.00 2,550.00 1,180.e
229 Bruce's Mill
Labour 7,700.00
Materials 1,100.00
Taxes 1.200.00 10,000.OO 3.36
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SECTION 3 (Continued)
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
--r- $ ---r
231 Claireville Conservation Area
Labour 250.00
Materials 250.00 500,.,00 441.01
232 Clairevil1e Dam
Labour 6,700.00
Maberials 1.800.00 8}.500.00 3,620.38
TOTAL SECTION 3 -- OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE 250,125.00 249,029.00
SECTION 4
CONSERVATION AREAS AND FOREST & WILDLIFE LAND
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
-r ---r -
$
Conservation Areas 120,000.00 35,596.91
Forest & Wildlife 20,000.00 3.684.00
TOTAL SECTION 4 -- CONSERVATION AREAS
AND FOREST & WILDLIFE AREAS 140,000.00 39,280.91
SECTION ~
RESERVOIR SITES LAND
1965 ' 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL . TOTAL
--r ~ -r-
Land Purchases 350,000.00 348,00(.l.00
TOTAL SECTION 5 - RESERVOIR SITES LAND 350,000.00 348,000.00
,SECTION 6
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL . TOTAL
-- $- ---r ---r
C2C HEART LAKE DEVELOPMENT:
Tre~ & Wildlife Planting
1. Reforestation 50.00
'2. Landscape Trees 40.00 90.00
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SECtION 6 (Continued)
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
1965 1964
ACCT. llf1 ~ ~
C2C (Continued)
Ground Deve lopment :
4. Area Water System 2,200.00
5. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1,350.00 3,550.00
Building Construction:
18. Recreation Building 700.00
19. House No.2 250.00 950.00 '
General Development:
22. General Development 2.010.00 2,010.00
Labour & Interest:
23. Labour & Interes~ 11.450.00 11.450.00
TOTAL H~ ,050 .00 26.56~.31
C6C ALBION HILLS:
Tree & Wildlife Plant~~:
I. Reforestation 20.00
2. Landscape Trees 40.00
3. Wildlife Shrubs 100.00 160.00
Ground Development:
5. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1,500.00
6. Agricultural Demonstration 1,900.00
7. Hydro Service 500.00
8. Water Service 10,000.00
9. Fencing 1,200.00
lOt Guard Rail 1.500.00 16,600.00
Road & Parking Construction:
. 20. Road Surfacing 1~000.00 I,OOO.OO
Building Construction:
24. Superintendent's House 400.00
25. Agricultural Demonstration 750.00
26. Complete Beach Centre 65,000.00
27. Conservation Centre 2.~00.00 68,650.00
River. Lake & Stream Improvement:
29. Stream Improvement 1.600.00 1,600.00
General Development:
30. Engineering 8,000.0~
31. General Development 2,500.00 IO,500.00
Labor & Interest:
32. Labour & I~terest 19.455.00 19,455.00
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SECTION 6 (Continued]
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
- -$"- ---r- ---r-
C6C ALBION HILLS (Continued)
TOTAL 117,965.00 97,698.11
C7C COLD CREEK:
Ground Development:
4. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1.470.00 1,470.00
Genera I Development:
10. General Development 1,000.00 1,000.00
Labour & Interest:
II. Labour & Interest 7,8Z5.00 7.875.00
TOTAL 10,345.00 6,933.39
C8C BOYD:
Tree & Wildlife Planting:
2. Landscape Trees 20.00
'3. Wildlife Shrubs 100.00 120.00
Ground Development:
4. Seed, Sod, Chemicals ~600.00 2,600.00
Road & Parking Construction:
II. Entrance Road 1,000.00
12. Service Road Surface 1.3~0.00 2,350.00
Building Construction:
14. Workshop 1,500.00
17. Check Station 1,BOO.00
lB. Pump House 175.00 3,475.00
General Development:
21. General Development 2,355.00 2,355.00
Labour & Interest:
22. Labour & Interest 15.200.00 15,200.00
TOTAL 26,100.00 32,173.58
Cl3C GLEN HAFFY:
Tree & Wi~d~J6[e. P~anti~:
I. Landscape Trees 35.00 35.00
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SECTION 6 (Continued)
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVE~OPMENT
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$- --r --r
Cl3C 'QLEN HAFFY (Continued)
Ground Devel~ment:
3. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 2,000.00 2,000.00
Roa~~rking Construction:
6. Road Surfacing 1,000.00
7. Road Parking Area 1100.00
8. Road Construction 500.00 2,300.00
Building Construction:
13. House No. I 300.00
14. . Workshop 100.00 400.00
General Developmen~:
16. General Development -L...OOO . 00 1,000.00
Labour & Interes~:
17. Labour & Interest 12,885.00 12.885.00
TOTAL 18,620.00 16,441.71
Cl4C GREENWOOD:
Ground Dew lopment :
1. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1,310.00
2. Water Supply 1,5'(0.00 2,880.00
Building Constructi~
5. Garage 175.00 175.00
General Development':
6. General Development 1,000.00 1,000.00
Labour & Interest:
7. Labour & Interest ~ 8 .925. QQ~~84--292-L0_0__
TOTAL 13,050.QO 9,019.83
C15C GLEN MAJOR:
Tree & Wildlife Plantin~:
I. Reforestation 230.00
2. Wildlife Shrubs 1,000.00 1,230.00
Building Construction:
5. House Removal ~OO.OO 500.00
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SECTION 6 (Continued-1
CONSER~ATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
--- -T-- $ --r
Cl5C GLEN MAJ~~ (Continued)
~~neral Devel9~ment:
6. General Development ~OO.OO 500.00
Labour_Bs_Inter~st :
7. Labour & Interest _850.00 $50.00 -
TOTAL - 3,0$0.00 3,246.03
C17C HUMBER TRAILS:
Ground De~o~~nt:
I. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 240.00
2. Water Service 150.00 390.00
1eneral Develo~ment:
4. General Development 500.00 500.00
Labour & Interest:
5. Labour & Interest --.3.00.00 300.00
TOTAL 1,190.00 2,B6$.90
Cl9C pLAREMON1: :
Tree &, Wildlife Planting
1. Landscape Trees 50.00
2. Wildlife Shrubs 50.00 100.00
Ground' Development':
3. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1,lBO.00
4. Water Service 120.00 1,300.00
G@neral Development~ '-
$. General Development 1.000.00 1,000.00
Labour & Interest:
9. Labour & Interest 7.6$0.00 7.6$0.00
TOTAL 10,0$0.00 19,411.06
C2$C BLACK CREEK:
Tree & Wildlife Plantin~:
, '.
1. Reforestation 50.00
2. Wildlife Shrubs 200.00
3. Landscape Trees 1.500.00 1,750.00
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SE~TION 6 (Continued)
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
$"" -,-- -,--
C28C BLACK CREEK (Continued)
Ground Develo~ment:
5. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1.000.OQ 1,000.00
General Development:
. .
15. General' Development 2,000.00
" 16. Engineering 6.500.00 8,500.00
Labour & Interest:
17. Labour & Interest 11.480.00 11.480.00
TOTAL 22,730.00 34,760.45
C42C BRUCE'S MILL:
Tree & Wildlife Planting:
I. Landscape Trees 2,000.00
2. Wildlife Shrubs 100.00 2,100.00
Grpund ~ELY..EL:I.:9J?..ment:
, 3. Hydro ,Service 3,000.00
4. l':ature Trails 250.00
6. Water Supply 4,000.00
7. Fencing 1,000.00
8. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 6',200.00
9. Entrance Development 300.0Q 14,750.00
Road & Parking, Construction:
13. Parking Lots $,000.00
14. Access Road 22.000.00 30,000.00
Building Construction:
15. Area Service Building 5,000.00
16. Gatehouse 1,800.00
18. Mill Building 3,000.00
19. Beach Centre 4,700.00
20. Refreshment Booth 800.00 15,300.00
River, Lake & Stream Im~.:
'.' ~ , .. . ~ . Beach Equipment 500.00
23.
.24. Pond Construction 6,000.00
25. Beach Development 1.000.00 7,500.00
General Development:
26. Engineering 2,000.00
27. General Development 2.000.00 4',000.00
Labour & Interest:
28. Labour & Interest ~lu1l5~~Q~ 24~ 7:i5.00_ - -- -- - -~ -
TOTAL 9$,385.00 89,400.13
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SECtION 6 (Continueql
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
~ --r --r
$
C47C PALGRAVE:
Tree & Wildli~~Ylanting:
I. Wildlife Shrubs 2,000.00
2. Landscape Trees _ 2~.00 2,025.00
Gener~l Developm~nt:
7. General Development 100.00 100.00
Labour & Interest:
S. Labour & Interest 1.215.00 1.215.00
TOTAL 3,340.00 2,6S4.9S
C5lC WOODBRIDGE:
Tree & Wi1dlife'Planti~:
1. Landscape Trees' 75.0Q 75.00
.'~ t '. . ,Ground ,Development:'
2. Fencing 700.00
4. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 900.00
5. Grading & Clearing 1,300.0Q 2,900.00
General Development:
10. General Development 500.00 500.00
Labour & Interest:
ll. Labour & Interest 2,175.00 2,175.00
TOTAL 5,650.00 4,746.9S
.
C53C CLAIREVILLE:
-Tree & Wildlife Planting:
I. 'Landscape Trees 1,000.00
2. Wildlife Shrubs 2,700.00
3. Reforestation 1.700.00 5,400.00
Ground Development:
6. Fencing 3.000.00 3,000.00
General Development:
24. General Development 500.0Q 500.00
Labour & Interest: " , !. -
25. Labour & Interest 13.300.00 13.300.00
TOTAL 22,200.00 24,139.90
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SECTION 6 (Continuedl
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
-$ -,- -r
TOTAL SECTION 6 -- CONSERVATION AREAS
DEVELOPMENT 370,785.00 370,090.3c
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SECTION 1
PIONEER VILLAGE
1965 1964
ACCT. ITEM TOTAL 19TAL
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C2C PIONEER VILLAGE:
MATERIALS~ SUPPLIES & CONT.
1. Roblin Mill 39,000.00
2. Village Inn 9,000.00
4. Consultant :2,000.00
5. Collection 3,000.00
6. Access Bridge. & Approach 20,000.00
7. General Development 2~000.00 _ __75-,000-"DO_ _ _75~567Jl)
TOTAL SECTION 7 -- PIONEER VILLAGE 75,000.00
SECTION 8
GENERAL WATER CONTROL SCHEMES
1965
ACCT. TOTAL
-r-
Extension'of Flood Warning System 10,000,00
G6 Engineering 5,000.00
Stream Bank Erosion Control 5,000.00
TOTAL 20,000,00
TOTAL SECTION 8 -- GE~RAL WATER CONTROL SCHEMES 20,000,00
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METROPOL~TAN TORONT~REGION CONSERVA_TION AUTHORITY
FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
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February 10th, 1965
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FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
CA~IT AL WORKS PROGRAMME February 10, 1965
1965 MUNICIPAL LEVIES
SECTION I:
PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL &
WATER CONSERVATION ---
REVENUE:
(a) All Municip~lities Benefitting:'
Metropolitan Toronto $ 801,572.90
Ajax Town 1,406.40
Brampton Town 4,848.60
Richmond Hill Town 4 356.80
Bolton Village 1,301.00
Caledon East Village 232.80
Markham Village 1,402.90
Pickering Village 525.70
Stouffville Village 998.30
Woodbridge Village 2,166.00
Adjala Township 64.20
Albion Township 1,289.70
Caledon Township 192.20
Chinguacousy Township 1,550.00
King Township 21389.$0
Markham Township 5,164.90
Mono Township 59.00
Pickering Township 5,150.80
Toronto Township 5,020.00
Toronto Gore Township 617.80
Uxbridge Township 322.80
Vaughan Township 11,469.30 $
Whitchurch Township 930.50 853,032.40
(b) Transfer from General Levy 87.500.00 $ 940,532.4.0
(c) Anticipated Government Grants 1.715,32/Z.41
TOTAL REVENUE $ 2,655.854.81
EXPENDITURES:
.O~AL LEVY GRANTS
,- --r-
Deferred Expenditures 175,209.99 175,209.99 -...---
Schedule nAif
Property Settlements 1,000,000.00 250,000.00 750,000,00
F.12 York Mills Channel 400,000.00 lOO,OOO.OO 300,000.00
Schedule "CH
Property Settlements 100,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
P.2 Milne Reservoir 250,000.00 ---- 250,000.00
Schedule uDu
Property Settlement 730.644.$2 365.322.41 365.322.41
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,655,854.81 940,532.40 1,715,322.41
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FLOO]L CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION February 10, 1965
~965 CAPITAL ESTIMATES
SECTION 2:
PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL &
WATER CONSERVATION:
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Benefitting:
Schedule ~iBii - Black Creek
Plan For Flood Control &
Water Conservation:
REVENUE:
.
Deferred Assets $ 259,828.02
.
1965 Levy - Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto _82,~00.00
Sub-Total 342,328.02
Anticipated Government Grants l,026,9B4.06
TOTAL REVENUE: $ 1,)69,312.0B
EXPENDITURES:
TOTAL LEVY GRANTS
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Property Settlements 150,000.00 37,500.00 112,500.00
Project 13.3 .(balance of
contract) 220,000.00 55,000.00 165,000.00
I, Engineering Contract 60,000.00 15,000.00 45,000.00
.
Project B.5 939J312.0B 234,828.02 704.484.06
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,369,312.0B 342,328.02 1,026,984.06
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February 19th, 1965
1263 CAPITAL ESTIMATES
SECTION 3:
BENEFITTING MUNICIPALITIES - WATER CONTROL SCHEMES:
REVENUE:
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Levy $, 75,000.00
Town of Brampton Levy 235,000.00
Government Grants 310.000.00
TOTAL REVENUE: $ 620,000.00
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EXPENDITURES: ..
TOTAL LEVY GRANTS
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Municipalitv of Metropo~itan Toronto;
, Scheme W.C.-40 -
Channel Improvements
Massey Creek & Highland
Creek I 100,000.00 .50,000,00 50,000.00
Scheme W.C.-42
. : Channel'Imptovements'- :
Etobicoke & Mains Creek 50,000.00 25,000.00 2S,OOO.OO
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Town of Brampton:
. .. . :
., . . .' . .
Scheme W.C.-38 -- Channel
Improvements -'Etobi~oke'& . ,
Mains Creek 470.000.00 -A 2)5,000 .00 235,000.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 620,000.00 310,OOO.00 310,000.00
(Note: Levies will be billed only as work progresses)
rtJetropotlan Joronto and Region
Conjervalion Athorit'j A-53
MINUTES
Authority Meeting Thursday-June-24-1965 #3/65
Meeting #3/65 of the Authority was held on Thursday, June 24, 1965,
at the Board of Trade Country Club, Woodbridge, commencing at
9:30 a.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Vice-Chairman W.C. Davidson
Members C.A. Balsdon
N.A. Boylen
M.J. Breen
J.A. Bryson
C. Clifford
C.E. Conroy
K.C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
J.N. Duncan
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
N.C. Goodhead
H.M. Griggs
Mrs. D. H~gue
J.E. Harper
R.G. Henderson
H.S. Honsberger
Mr s. N. Horwood
A. Jackson
Mrs. G. Klinck
C.F. Kline
C.W. Laycox
W. Leavens
G. Lowe
F.J. McKechnie
J.L. Mould
Mrs. B. Nealson
R.L. Nesbitt
C.R. Purcell
F .M. ,Redelmeier
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
W.W. Timbers
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
V. Vignale
Mrs. A. Walker
C.R. Wardlaw
K.G. Waters
W.H. Westney
l/l .D. Waddell
Public Relations
Consultant J. Grimshaw
Staff F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
E.F. Sutter
C.B. Thompson
W.E. Jones
W.A. McLean
T.E. Barber
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Staff (cont'd) J.E. Foote
, , R. Cunnington
J. Malcomson
M. Elliott
ABSENT WERE J.W. Bradstock
A.M. Campbell
A.H. Cowling
VI. Denni son
W.J. Haggart
W. Hodgson
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
A.A. Mackenzie
L. Shier
H .M. Smith
F.A. Wade
R. White
GREETINGS
Reeve N. Garriock welcomed the members to the Village of Woodbridge
and suggested that perhaps the Village and the Authority could co-
operate in some activity in 1967.
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #2/65 were presented.
Res. #41 Moved by: C.W. Laycock
Seconded by: C.R. Wardlaw
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting No. 2/65, as presented, be
adopted as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
FINANCIAL REVIEW OF LAND ACQUISITION
Mr. Jones, Property Administrator, presented the Financial Review
of Land Acquisition, as of January I, 1965. The matters contained
therein were discussed in considerable detail.
Res. #42 Moved by: V. Vignale
Seconded by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
RESOLVED THAT: As recommended by the Executive Committee, the
Financial Review of Land Acquisition as of January I, 1965, as
appended as Schedule "AIi of the Minutes of Meeting #2/65 of the
Executive Committee, be received; and further,
THAT the following action be taken:
Except under exceptional circumstances, no additional
lands requiring Authority funds be purchased or ex-
propriated until present commitments are retired or
arrangements made for additional financing.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORT ON PRIORITY OF LAND ACQUISITION
A detailed report on the Priority of Land Acquisition, prepared by
the Executive Committee, was presented by Mr. Higgs.
Moved by: J.L. Mould
Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT: If the properties on the East Side of Jane Street in
the Eglinton Flats Area are not finalized by June, 1966, that the
expropriations thereon be abandoned.
NOT CARRIED;
Res. 1143 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
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RESOLVED THAT: The report on liPriority of Land AcquisitionU, as
set forth herein and recommended by the Executive Committee, be
adopted.
Review of Land A.~quisition Programme
The following is a review of the present land acquisition programme
of the Authority;
(I) Reforestation Areas
Reforestation Lands that are placed under Agreement with the
Department of Lands and Forests are purchased when they
become available on the market;
At the present time there are no lands under consideration
in this category;
(2) Forest & Wildlife Conservation Areas
These are areas which are acquired as properties become
available on the market;
At the present time there is one Scheme awaiting the
approval of the Province - the Extension of the Glen
Major Area;
(3) Conservation Areas
The following is a summary of Conservation Areas land
acquisitions which are outstanding:
(a) Scheme C.A.21 - Extension #2 of the Heart Lake
Conservation Area (one property expropriated);
(b) Scheme C.A.33 - Extension #3 of the Black Creek
Conservation Area (one property expropriated and
$75,000.00 has been advanced as )art settlement
of compensation on this property ;
(c) Scheme C.A.31 - Extension #3 of the Glen Haffy
Conservation Area (Scheme is awaiting approval
of the Province of Ontario);
(d) Scheme C.A.37 - St. George Lake Conservation
Area (awaiting approval of the Province of
Ontario) ;
At the present time no additional Conservation Areas
are under consideration.
( 4) Flood Control
The policies of the Authority with respect to the
acquisition of lands under the Flood Control Plan are
set forth in the Report on Land Acquisition Programmes
& Policies received by the Authority at Meeting #5/64
of the Authority.
The following is a summary of the various categories of
lands acquired for the Flood Control Plan and the policies
of the Authority with respect to the acquisition of same:
( a) Channel Improvements
Where the Authority has completed Preliminary
Engineering Reports for a major channel improvement,
property plans are prepared and submitted to the
Executive for approval and, in addition, are submitted
to the Province of Ontario for approval. The Authority
acquires lands within this property plan as they
become available on the market or, where pressure for
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(a) cont'd
development is taking place, the Authority files a
Plan of Expropriation. In all other instances, the
Authority files Plans of Expropriation for lands
required for channel improvements immediately prior
to the undertaking of the actual construction
programme;
(b) Reservoir Lands
Land acquisition plans for dams and reservoirs are
finalized following the completion of preliminary
engineering reports. The plans are submitted to
the Executive and the Province for approval. The
policy for Reservoir Planning, adopted by the
Authority at Meeting No. 3/60, held on April 28,
1960, is the guide for the preparation of these
plans;
The Authority acquires lands within these Reservoir
areas as they become available on the market and,
in the case where construction of the Dams is to be
proceeded with, Plans of Expropriation are filed
for all of the lands required for the project. In
Reservoirs where negotiations have failed and there
is a possibility of lands being lost for the
Reservoirs, the Authority files Plans of Expropriat-
ion;
(c) Flood Plain Lands
The following policies have guided the Authority in
the acquisition of flood plain lands:
( i ) Certain key areas, such as Eglinton Flats on
the Humber River, lower Don Valley and the
Lower Highland Creek, were scheduled for
early acquisition and, in order to co-
ordinate with other municipal activities,
the flood plain and conservation lands in
these areas were expropriated;
(ii) The Authority has co-operated with the
municipalities regarding the designation
of flood plain and conservation lands at
the time of sub-division control and the
municipalities have co-operated with the
Authority in designating those lands
proposed for acquisition in sub-division
plans under consideration. The Authority
has found it necessary to negotiate for the
acquisition of these lands or to expropriate
them at the time of consideration by the
Municipalities;
(iii) The Authority has pursued a policy of
acquiring lands as they become available
on the market. There has been considerable
activity in the Lower Rouge and Lower Duffin
Creek where lands have become available on
the market and the Authority has been
acquiring these lands.
Following is a summary of land acquis~tion for the
Flood Control Plan for the various categories and
which are presently under expropriation:
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(4) (c) (iii) cont'd . .. . . ..
Schedule
Schedule Project # Project Properties Total
"A" - Large Dams & Reservoirs
& Channel Improvements
F.I Claireville 16 ".."-_.,, , ,
F.2 Ebenezer I
F.3 Bolton I
F.4 Nashville 7
F.6 Boyd 15
F.? Finch 9
F.IO Willowdale II
F.II Woodbridge II itA" = 71
liBII - Black Creek Channel
B.I Black Cr.Channel 3 HB" = 3
IIC" - Small Dams & Reservoirs
P.2 Milne 4 llcn = 4
nDn - Flood Plain Land
P.6 Etobicoke Creek I
P.7 Mimico Creek I
P.$ Humber River S5
P.9 Don River 23
P.IO Highland Creek 13 nDn =123
Combined Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Summary & Conclusions
On the basis of the foregoing information it is recommended
that the following be an outline of priorities for the ac-
quisition of lands in the following categories:
(i) Reforestation Lands
- low priority;
(ii) Forest & Wildlife Conservation Areas
- the acquisition of the one approved property,
still outstanding, be settled;
- the acquisition of additional Forest & Wildlife
Areas during 1965, be of low priority;
(iii) Conservation Areas
- the priorities of acquisition of Conservation
areas consist of settling at an early date the
two outstanding expropriations and the com-
pletion of the acquisition of Schemes still
outstanding;
- acquisition of additional Conservation Areas
be of low priority;
(iv) Flood Control Plan Lands
- the settlement of outstanding expropriations
in all aspects of the Plan be completed at
an early date;
- under the Flood Control Plan, no additional
lan~s be purchased or expropriated until
present commitments are retired or arrangements
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Summary & Conclusions (cont'd)
(iv) made for additional financing, with the only
exception being cases where homes are s~ill
situated in flood vulnerable areas.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
APPOINTMENTS
Res. #44 Moved by: C.R. Wardlaw
Seconded by: C.W. Laycock
RESOLVED THAT: The following appointments be made, as recommended
by the Executive Committee:
(i) Etobicoke-Mimico Advisory Board
Mr. Gordon Lowe - to replace Mr.H.T. Wilson (resigned)
(ii) Humber Valley Advisory Board
Mr. Lloyd Shier - to replace Mr. A. Macdonald (resigned)
Mr. W.D. Waddell- to replace Mr. H. Pind (resigned)
(iii) Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board
Mr. G. Gardhouse - be added
Mr. M.G. Johnson - be added
(iv) Ontario County ARDA Committee
Mr. W.H. Westney - to replace Mr. A.E. Reeve
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORT OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE RE
WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS
The Report of the Sub-Committee re Watershed Advisory Boards, as re-
commended by the Executive Committee, was presented by Mr. Davidson.
Res. #45 Moved by: W.C. Davidson
Seconded by: C. Sauriol
RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Sub-Committee on Watershed
Advisory Boards be received and that the recommendations contained
therein, as amended and set forth herein, be adopted:
(i) No action be taken by the Authority at the present time to
request the deletion from the Conservation Authorities Act
of Section 4 Sub-Section $ in regard to the constitution of
the Watershed Advisory Boards of this Authority;
(ii) At least six (6) meetings of the Authority be held in each
Authority year, commencing in 1966;
(iii) If the Chairman or Vice-Chairman or 3 members of a Watershed
Advisory Board are of the opinion that a meeting of such Board
is necessary or desirable, such meeting be held on the same
day and at the same place as a regular meeting of the Authority
or, in the alternate, such meeting may be held on another day
and at another place, without the payment of per diem and
mileage to members attending.
AMENDMENT Moved by: N.C. Goodhead
Seconded by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
RESOLVED THAT: The words liwithout the payment of per diem and
mileage to members attending';, in section (iii) be deleted.
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT:
Moved by: W.H. Westney
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
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RESOLVED THAT: Section (iii) be deleted from the Resolution.
On a vote, the Amendment to the Amendment - - - - - - - -CARRIED;
The Resolution, as amended by deleting Section (iii),
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
CONSERVATION AREAS REGULATIONS
Res. #46 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: F.M. Redelmeier
RESOLVED THAT: The action of the Executive Committee, in amending
the terminology of the Regulations Applicable to Lands Owned by
the Authority, to read as follows, be confirmed:
7.(3) No person shall permit a dog, cat or other pet to be in any
place set aside for wading, bathing or swimming;
13. Except under a permit therefor issued by the Secretary-
Treasurer, no person shall operate a boat or use an outboard motor
in any conservation area; ,
14.-(1) Except under a permit therefor issued by the Secretary-
Treasurer, no person shall light or maintain a fire in a conservat-
ion area in a place other than a fire-place or other location
provided by the Authority for the purpose;
16. No person shall occupy a camp-site except under the authority
of a group camp-site permit issued by the Secretary-Treasurer;
17.-(2)(b) operate a vehicle at a speed in excess of fifteen miles
per hour on any road under the jurisdiction of the Authority' except
where a greater rate of speed is posted by the Authority;
17.-(2)(c) park a vehicle within a conservation area on any roadway
or adjacent to any roadway, except where otherwise posted by the
Authority;
17.-(2)(d) park a vehicle on any grassy part of a conservation area
except where such part is posted as a parking area or is designated
by an officer as a parking area;
17.-(2)(e) operate a snow-mobile, motor toboggan or any like thing
in any conservation area, except under a permit therefor issued,. by
the Secretary-Treasurer; 17.-(3) An officer may direct traffic and, in cases of fire,
accident, traffic congestion or other emergency, may direct it into
such channels as are necessary to prevent or relieve congestion or
give right of way;
17.-(4) Every person shall obey any direction given under sub-section
3 ;
19.-(1) The fee for parking in all conservation areas except Black
Creek, Palgrave, Woodbridge, Claireville and Uxbridge conservation
areas is:
(a) for one car, 50 cents a day;
(b) for a book of twenty one-day
car parking permits, $6;
(c) for one motorcycle, motor bicycle
or motor scooter, 50 cents a day;
(d) for a book of twenty one-day motor-
cycle, motor bicycle or motor scooter
parking,permits, $6; or
( e) for one bus, $5 a day;
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Regulations (cont'd)
19.-(2) The fee for entrance to the Black Creek Conservation Area
from thel5th day of May to the 3lst day of October in each year is:
(a) for each person over fifteen $ears
of age who is not a student, I a
day;
(b) for each student or each person
under fifteen years of age, 25
cents a day; or
(c) a maximum of $2.50 per family a
day;
19.-(3) The fee for rental of the Heart Lake Recreation Building is
$5 an hour with a minimum fee of $10.;
19.-(4) The fee for rental of the Woodbridge Conservation Area
Pavilion is $5 an hour with a minimum fee of $10.;
19.-(5) The fee for rental of the Claireville School House is $5 an
hour with a minimum fee of $10.;
19.-(6) The fee for rental of a boat owned by the Authority is $l
an hour;
19.-(7) The fee for a group sleigh ride at the Black Creek Conser-
vation Area is $10 an hour;
19.-($) The fee for a permit authorizing a corn roast or similar
activity in any conservation area after sunset is $10.;
20.- The $enalty for a breach of this Regulation is a fine not
exc eeding 100.;
21.- Ontario Regulation 166/62 is revoked.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
1964 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Mr. A.H. Waite of Clarkson, Gordon & Company, Chartered Accountants,
presented the 1964 Financial Statements of the Authority.
Res. #47 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: The Financial Statements for 1964, as presented by
Mr. A.H. Waite, Clarkson Gordon & Company, Chartered Accountants,
be received and approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ETOBICOKE CREEK ENGINEERING STUDY
Mr. Sutter presented the Preliminary Engineering Report, liA Study of
the Etobicoke Creek Watershed", as prepared by M.M. Dillon Limited.
Res. #4$ Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: As recommended by the Executive Committee, the
Preliminary Engineering Report "A Study of the Etobicoke Creek
Watershed", which envisages an overall expenditure of an estimated
$2,500,000., as prepared by M.M. Dillon Limited, be approved in
principle; and further,
THAT the following action be taken:
(a) Copies of this Report be forwarded to the Conservation Author-
ities Branch, Ontario Department of Energy and Resources
Management, for approval;
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(b) Copies of this Report be made available to the Municipalities
of Metropolitan Toronto, The Town of Brampton, Township of
Etobicoke, Township of Toronto and Township of Chinguacousy,
The Air Services Branch, Canada Department of Transport and
The Ontario Water Resources Commission, for their considerat-
ion" '
,
( c) With regard to the specific recommendations contained in this
Report, the following policy be adopted:
(i) The Staff be instructed to strictly enforce any and
all Authority Regulations relating to the dumping of
fill and/or the erection of structures within the
flood lines as shown on Plates 13 to 41 of this
Report;
(ii) Application be made to The Province of Ontario for
approval of the Snelgrove Dam and Reservoir in ac-
cordance with the Provincial policy for assistance
with water supply reservoirs;
(iii) No further consideration be given at this time to the
proposed Elmbank Dam and Reservoir;
(iv) The Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board, in co-oper-
ation with The Townships of Etobicoke, Toronto and
other organizations concerned, be requested to study
and make recommendations concerning the relative
merits of Scheme I as compared to Scheme 2 for Channel
Improvements in the Dundas Street - Somerville area,
taking into account all the implications of potential
development in that general area;
(v) The smaller channel improvements works and bank
stabilization projects be undertaken over an extended
period of years under a continuIng programme of
Winter Works.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
WEST BRANCH DON RIVER - ENGINEERING STUDY
Mr. Sutter presented a proposal for an Engineering Study of the
West Don River in the vicinity of Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue.
Res. #49 Moved by: C.R. Purcell
Seconded by: M.,J. Breen
RESOLVED THAT: As recommended by the Executive Committee, ,an
Engineering Study of the West Branch of the Don River, from Bathurst
Street to Finch Avenue, as requested by The Municipality of Metro-
politan Toronto, be undertaken and, in this connection, that the
following action be taken:
(a) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be declared the
benefitting Municipality;
(b) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be re-
quested to approve of the Study and a grant of 50% of
the cost thereof; ,
(c) When the necessary approvals have been received, the
Staff be authorized to retain W.O. Chisholm and Associates
Limited, Consulting Engineers, for the carrying out of
the Study, for a fee not to exceed $8,500.00.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROPOSED AUTHORITY CENTENNIAL PROGRAMME
Mrs. F. Gell presented the proposed Authority Centennial Programme
for 1967 and suggested that one section be'r~ferred ba& to the
Information & Education Advisory Board for further study.
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Res. ~~50 Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded by: C.R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: The portion of the recommendations for the Proposed
Authority Centennial Programme, having to do with an Educational
Programme during 1967, which reads:
H(C) Educational Programme
That the following Educational Programme be adopted, providing
the projects can be financially self-sustaining:
( i) The Authority request the Minister of Education to
request the Ministers of Education in the other nine
Provinces to send two teachers from each Province for
a period of from seven to ten days to the Albion Hills
Conservation School for the purposes of developing a
comprehensive Study Pro~ramme based on Canada's
natural resources in 19 5;
(ii) In the year 1966, the Minister request one teacher,
plus three students from each of the Provinces - two
urban and one rural - to participate in an Exchange
Programme based on the studies developed by the
teachers in 1965; and further, that this be repeated
in 1967 on the same basis, except that the represent-
ation be two students from rural classes and one from
the urban;
(iii) The Albion Hills Conservation School Management Advis-
ory Committee be requested to study and prepare a
Programme for the proposed 1965 Teacher Exchange and
that the Committee be authorized to second those
persons in the resources management field for
assistanceoH
,
be referred back to the Information and Education Advisory Board
for further study and recommendations. '
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #51 Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded by: IVlrs. D. Hague
RESOLVED THAT: The following Centennial Programme, as recommended
by the Executive Committee, as amended and set forth herein, be
adopted:
(a) That the Official Opening of the Pioneer Village take place on
Friday, May 19, 1967; and further,
(i) That Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth be invited to
officiate;
(ii) That the Opening Ceremonies be by invitation to
a selected group;
(iii) That special activities take place for several
days following the Opening, to which the general
public would be invited;
(iv) That a number of local interested groups be
requested to participate in these activities;
(v) That a short Conestoga Wagon Trip be taken in
the Watershed area, if possible;
(vi) That the opening ceremonies for Pioneer Village
take the place of the regular Pioneer Festival;
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(b) Pioneer Arts & Crafts Programme
That the Staff be directed to prepare a proposal for the con-
ducting of special programmes on Pioneer Arts and Crafts that
could be made available to the general public, commencing in
1967;
( c ) 1967 Biennial Report
That the Authority publish a special edition of the Biennial
Report which would be a 10-year history of the M.T.R.C.A.
together with an historical review of the development of the
Conservation Authorities' movement since its initiation in the
Metropolitan Region, and that this not be considered as part
of the Authority's Centennial Programme;
(d) Proposed Book
That the Authority consider the publication of a book on the
physical and biological environment of Metropolitan Toronto -
1913-1967, as outlined below:
Suggested Project - a book in the form of a symposium on the
changed environment of a metropolitan region and the role of
a Conservation Authority;
Su~gested Title - I; A Half, Century of Changelt - The Physical
an Biological Environment of Metropolitan Toronto (1913-1967);
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Suggested Outline and Authors
(i) Introduction
(I) ~linisters, Chairmen and other political figures;
( 2) Editor's Note;
(ii) The Physical Environment
(I) Geological History (P.F.Karrow, R.E.Dean,
W.Tovell)
, .. ( 2) The Drainage Changes (Geography - W.G.Dean)
( 3 ) The Shoreline Changes (G.B. Langford-)-
(4 ) Climatic Changes (General; carbon dioxide content);
(iii) The Biological Environment
(to stress loss and/or gains)
(I) Birds (J.L.Baillie)
( 2 ) Fish (Vl. B. Scott)
(3 ) Plants (J.H.Soper)
(4 ) Mammals (R.L.Peterson)
( 5 ) Insects (G.B.Wiggins)
(6 ) Homo Sapiens (Planner)
(iv) Conservation (Institutional Arrangements)
, (I) The Past
( 2) The Present
(3 ) The Future
Suggested Deadline
Target date for manuscripts to the Editor - Septembe~ I, 1966;
Target date for printer - January I, 1967;
To be discussed
~ I) Editor and Editorial Committee
2) Artists
(3 ) Maps
(4 ) What can be hoped for in maps drawn by Staff of Conservat-
ion Branch
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( 5 ) Financing $2,000.
( e ) Centennial Forest
That the Authority co-operate with the Department of Lands and
Forests and the Department of Education in the establishment
of a Centennial Forest;
(f) Century Trail
That no action be taken regarding a Century Trail;
(g) Centennial Sub-Committee
That the Centennial Project Sub-Committee, comprising:
Dr. W. Tovell Mrs. D. Hague
H.M. Griggs Dr.A.H.Richardson
J.D. Coats Dr.J.W.Scott
E. Sager
be a Standing Sub-Committee of the Information & Education
Advisory Board.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PRIVATE TREE PLANTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
Mr. Higgs presented the recommendations of the Executive Committee,
suggesting certain amendments to the Private Tree Planting Assist-
ance Programme.
Res. #52 Moved by: R.L. Nesbitt
Seconded by: lfrrs. B. Nealson
RESOLVED THAT: As recommended by the Executive Committee, the
policy of the Private Tree Planting Assistance Programme be amended
to read as follows, effective 1966:
( i ) The Authority provide the necessary men and equipment to
plant trees, either by machine or by hand (including pick-up
charges) on private lands, at a cost to the landowner of:
Hand planting - 2,000 to 30,000 trees = ~20.00 M
Machine planting - 2,000 to 30,000 trees = 10.00 M
(ii) If the landowner has the trees planted himself on his own
land, he apply to the Authority for a subsidy of $10.00 per
thousand trees; this subsidy be paid following inspection
and approval of the planting by the Authority staff;
(iii) Assistance be provided for a minimum planting of 2,000 trees
and a maximum of 30,000 trees in anyone year by anyone
landowner;
(iv) Assistance be made available for the planting of all species
except Scotch Pine for Christmas trees, for which the service
will be limited to the planting of only one Scotch Pine out
of ten of all other species;
(v) Trees may be purchased from the Department of Lands and
Forests and should be ordered during the summer preceding
planting. Some species can also be purchased from private
nurseries. THE AUTHORITY DOES NOT SUPPLY TREES. Advice on
woodlot management and selection of species for reforestat-
ion can be obtained from the Zone Forester, Department of
Lands and Forests, Maple, Ontario;
(vi) The landowner, in accepting this assistance, agrees to permit
the Authority to determine the time and method of planting.
The land owner further agrees to adequately protect trees from
livestock, and to refrain from cutting for a period of 15 years
any trees except Scotch Pine and necessary removal of dead or
diseased trees and thinning. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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PIONEER VILLAGE IlCITIZENSHIptI
Mrs. Hague presented the proposals regarding a iiCitizenshipli for
the Pioneer Village, which have been adopted by the Historic Sites
Advisory Board and approved by the Executive Committee.
Res. #53 Moved by: Mrs. D. Hague
Seconded by: Mrs. M. Robinson
RESOLVED THAT: As recommended by the Executive Committee, the
action of the Historic Sites Advisory Board, in establishing a
Black Creek Pioneer Village IiCitizenshipll be confirmed as outlined
herein:
(i) A VlCi tizenshipi. of the Black Creek Pioneer Village be
established and that the annual tax be $10.00, said tax
entitling the nCitizenU to the following:
(a) free entry to the Black Creek Pioneer Village
during the normal operating period (May to "
October); ,
(b) notification of special events;
( c ) copy of each issue of the Pioneer Press;
(d) copy of other publications (to be determined from time
to time);
(ii) A iiFamily Citizenship;; be established, consisting of
husband and/or wife and children living at home; and
that the annual tax be $15.00; said tax entitling
the 'IFamily Citizenship;; to the following:
(a) free entry to the Black Creek Pioneer, Village
during the normal operating period (May to
October) ;
(b) notification of special events - for one member
of the family only;
( c ) one copy only per family of each issue of the
Pioneer Press;
(d) one copy of other publications )er family (to
be determined from time to time ;
(iii) The promotion for the Citizenship Programme consist of
the following:
(a) advertisement in Pioneer Press;
(b) notice ih' brochures; ~ .' . . .
( c ) the' conferring of Honourary Citizenship on
distinguished persons at the Spring Opening
of the Village;
(d) presentation of tax receipts;
(e) establishment of a Tax Office in an appropriate
building at the Village.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROJECT F.7. - FINCH DAM & RESERVOIR
Mr. Davidson took the Chair and Dr. Lord presented the proposal of
the Government of Ontario regarding the financing of Project F.7,
Finch Dam & Reservoir.
Res. #54 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord
Seconded by: Mrs. B. Nealson
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RESOLVED THAT: As recommended by the Executive Committee, the
offer of the Ontario Government to finance the full Authority
share of the cost of Project F.7, the Finch Dam and Reservoir, be
accepted, and the project be proceeded with; and further in this
connection, that the following action be taken:
The Consulting Engineers, H.G. Acres & Company Limited, be author-
ized and directed to proceed with the final design and engineering
and preparation of Contract Documents to the point of calling for
tenders.
Ch.RRIED UNAFIMOUSLY;
SCHEME W.C.43 - HIGHLAND CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Sutter presented the recommendations of the Executive Committee
regarding proposed Scheme W.C.43, which calls for certain channel
improvements in the Highland Creek Valley and for which funds have
been provided in the Metropolitan Capital Works Budget.
Res. #55 Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: C. Sauriol
RESOLVED THAT: As recommended by the Executive Committee, Scheme
W . C .43, HA Scheme for Channel Improvements and Bank Stabilization
Works in the Highland Creek ValleylV be adopted; and further in
this connection, that the following action be taken:
(i) , The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated as
the benefitting Municipality;
(ii) A copy of the Scheme be forwarded to the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, and that further action be deferred
on the Scheme until such time as it is accepted and approved
by the said Municipality;
(iii) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be requested
to approve of the Scheme, and a grant of 50% of the cost
thereof;
(iv) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized and directed to take whatever action is required
in connection with the Scheme, including the execution of
any necessary documents and application for approval from
the Ontario Municipal Board, if same is required;
(v) Appropriate works included in Scheme W.C.43 be submitted to
the Provincial and Federal Governments, requesting approval
of the works contained in the Scheme as a Winter Works
Project.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
SCHEME W.C.44 - HUMBER RIVER CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Sutter presented the recommendations of the Executive Committee
regarding the request of the Metropolitan Corporation for an
Engineering Study of the Humber River from Scarlett Road to the
northern limit of the completed improvements.
Res. #56 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: As recommended by the Executive Committee, the
Authority undertake an Engineering Study of the Humber River from
Scarlett Road to the northern limit of the completed improvements
north of confluence of the Black Creek, as requested by the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; and further in this con-
nection, the following action be taken:
(a) The Minister of Energy and Resources Mana~ement be requested
to approve of the Study and a grant of 500 of the cost
thereof;
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(b) When approved, the Staff be authorized and directed to
engage the firm of Jmnes F. MacLaren Limited, Consulting
Engineers, to carr$ out the said Engineering Study, at a
cost estimated at 8,000.00, as outlined in their proposal
dated June 15, 1965;
( c ) Upon the completion of the Study, Scheme W.C.44, .1A Scheme
for Channel Improvements on the Humber River from Black
Creek to Scarlett Roadll, be adopted; and further in this
connection, that the following action be taken:
( i) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be
designated as the benefitting Municipality;
(ii) A copy of the Scheme be forwarded to the
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; and
that further action be deferred on the Scheme
until such time as it is accepted and approved
by the said Municipality;
(iii) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management
be requested to approve of the Scheme, and a
grant of 50% of the cost thereof;
(iv) When approved, the appropriate Authority
officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action is required in connection
with the Scheme, including the execution of
any necessary documents and application for
approval from the Ontario Municipal Board,
if same is required;
(v) Any appropriate works included in Scheme
W.C.44 be submitted to the Provincial and
Federal Governments, requesting approval of
the works contained in the Scheme as a
Winter Works Project.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ONTARIO CENTENNIAL PROJECT -
PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Higgs presented the amended proposed development of the Ernest
Thompson Seton Park, in which is included the Ontario Centennial
Project.
Res. #57 Moved by: IVlrs. B. Nealson
Seconded by: C. Clifford
RESOLVED THAT: The action of the Executive Committee, as amended
and set forth herein, be confirmed:
That Resolution #483/63 of the Executive, as follows:
'ITHAT the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
approve the development plan, as submitted by the Metropolitan
Parks Commissioner, for the Park in the Eglinton Avenue East/Don
Mills Road Areaii;
be rescinded; and further,
THAT the proposed park development for the Ernest Thompson Seton
Park, as proposed by Metropolitan Toronto Parks Department, June 2,
1965, be approved; and further in this connection, the following
action be taken:
1. The proposed Flood Control Measures in the area, as prepared by
H.G. Acres Limited, Consulting Engineers, be approved;
2. Approval be given to the proposed Ontario Centennial Project on
lands owned by the Authority, subject to the following
conditions:
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(a) That construction of the Flood Control Measures be as
proposed by H.G. Acres Limited;
(b) That Stage II not be commenced until the completion of
the Finch Dam and Reservoir;
( c ) That the construction area be adequately fenced in order
to prevent indiscriminate dumping taking place on the
valley slopes;
3 . That the Authority request the Ontario Centennial Project to
give further consideration to the provision of additional
parking areas, including:
(a) The construction of additional parking areas fronting
on Don Mills Road; and,
(b) By Agreement with adjacent property owners;
4. That the Authority support the necessary applications to the
Township of North York for the commencement of work on the
Ontario Centennial Project.
Opposed: Mr. C. Sauriol CARRIED;
PROPOSED EDITORS' DAY
Mrs. Robinson suggested that it might be most expedient if the
Authority were to plan and hold an Editors' Day for the various
news media, to better inform them of the activities of the
Authority.
Res. ://58 Moved by: Mrs. M. Robinson
Seconded by: C.R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: The Information & Education Advisory Board be re-
quested to study the advisability of sponsoring an Editors' Day
for the various news media of the area, as a public relations
feature.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
MEETING jf4/65 OF THE AUTHORITY
,Mr. Davidson advised that an invitation would be forthcoming to
hold the next meeting of the Authority in the new City Hall in the
City of Toronto.
Res. 1/59 Moved by: vI . C. Davidson
Seconded by: C.R. vlardlaw
RESOLVED THAT: If an invitation is received from the City of
Toronto to hold Meeting #4/65 of the Authority in the new City Hall,
it be accepted with thanks, and that suitable arrangements be made.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Dr.G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Chairm'an Secretary-Treasurer
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MINUTES
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Authority Meeting Friday, November 19th, 1965 #4/65
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Meeting #4/65 of the Authority was held on Friday, November 19th, 1965,
in Committee Room #4 of the New City Hall, Toronto, Ontario, commencing
at 2:00 p.m.
PRES~N_tJ~E :
Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Vice-Chairman W. C. Davidson
Members N. A. Boylen
J. W. Bradstock
M. J. Breen
J. A. Bryson
A. M. Campbell
C. Clifford
C. E. Conroy
A. H. Cowling, M.P.P.
K. C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
W. Dennison
J. N. Duncan
Mrs. J. A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
H. M. Griggs
W. J. Haggart
Mrs. D. Hague
R. G. Henderson
W. Hodgson
H. S. Honsberger
Mrs. N. Horwood
A. Jackson
Mrs. G. Klinck
C. F. Kline
Dr. J. W. Kucherepa
C. W. Laycox
W. Leavens
G. Lowe
A. A. Mackenzie, M.P.P.
J. L. Mould
Mrs. Beth Nealson
R. L. Nesbitt
C. R. Purcell
F. M. Redelmeier
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
L. Shier
W. W. Timbers
Dr.F. H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
V. Vignale
F. A. Wade
Mrs. A. Walker
C. R. Wardlaw
K. G. Waters
W. H. westner
W. D. Waddel
Public Relations Consultant J. Grimshaw
Staff F. L. Lunn
K. Go Higgs
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Staff (Continued) C. B. Thompson
W. E. Jones
W. McLean
T. Barber
J. E. Foote
R. Cunnington
Mrs. M. Kaiser
ABSErL'tJ@E ~
C. A. Balsdon
J. E. Harper
F. J. McKechnie
H. M. Smith
R. White
..QRE],.ETINGS :
Mr. Dennison, on behalf of the Mayor and Council of the City of Toronto,
welcomed the Authority to this first Meeting held in the New City Hall
of the City of Toronto.
MINUTES:
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The Minutes of Meeting #3/65 were presented.
Re~..-Jffi_Q Moved By: H. S. Honsberger
Seconded By: Mrs. M. Robinson
RESOLVED THAT:- the Minutes of Meeting #3/65 as presented, be adopted
as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BRIEF TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON_C_OJ1_SEIL'[.A TI ON__AJl..'tHORI 't~E $.._-:.-.19_~~
At the request of Mrs. Gardner, Chairman of the Special Committee for
the preparation of the Brief to the Select Committee, Vice-Chairman
W. C. Davidson took the chair and Dr. Lord presented the Brief, which
was discussed item by item.
R~f$...J61 Moved By: F. A. Wade
Seconded By: Miss T. Davidson
RESOLVED THAT:- Item (5) ADMINISTRATION: (a) Policy - Paragraph 2, be
amended to read:
nThe representation on the Authority provides a means for an adequate
liaison between the Authority and all the member municipalities,
resulting in a regional approach to the problem of conservation.it
Voting HyeaH - 48; CARRIED;
Voting HnayIV - I-A. M. Campbell
Res __JL62 Moved By: A. M. Campbell
Seconded By: Dr. J. W. Kucherepa
RESOLVED THAT:- Item (6) FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMME
- last five lines of Page 4, be amended to read:
IVthe Government of Canada did not agree to our request to contribute
to the acquisition of flood plain and conservation lands and to the
construction of small dams and reservoirs, and as a result, an
additional financial burden has been placed on the Authority, causing
a delay of some construction and needed flood control works;"
Voting "yeaH - 47; CARRIED;
Voting nnayii - 2.
,
Moved By: C. F. Kline
Seconded By: W. Hodgson
RESOLVED THAT:- the recommendation under Item (13) PLANNING PROGRAMME,
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which reads:
IVAn extension be made to the area of the jurisdiction of the l\1etropolitan
Planning Board to include the headwater areas of the streams tributary
to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto so that greater protection
will be provided for the water resources of the rebion;"
;
be deleted; AMENDMENT;
E~s. lieu Moved By: Miss T. Davidson
Seconded By: Mrs. M. Robinson
RESOLVED THAT:- the recommendation under Item (13) PLANNING PROGRAMME
be re-phrased as follows:
"That the Province of Ontario be requested to 'study the relationship
between watershed protection and regional planning as it applies to
this Region;
Voting "yealf 41 AMENDMENT CARRIED;
Voting "nay S
In connection with Item (IS) The Conservation Authorities Act, it was
agreed that Sections 2.(1) and 6.(I)(b), and 7.(4) be amended to read:
liTo include land, islands, and waterfront areas adjacent to and not
specifically in a watershed;li
Res. #64. Moved By: A. M. Campbell
Seconded By: K. G. Waters
RESOLVED THAT:- Sections 2.(1), 6.(1)(b), and 7.(4) of fhe Conservation
Authorities Act, be amended to read as follows:
H.....To include land, islands, and waterfront areas adjacent to and
not specifically in a watershed;"
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Re ~JL6..2 Moved By: Miss T. Davidson
Seconded By: V. Vignale
RESOLVED THAT:- the recommendation concerning Section 4.(8) and 4.(9)
of The Conservation Authorities Act having regard to the elimination of
Watershed Advisory Boards, be deleted;
Voting '1'yeaiY 41; CARRIED; ,
Voting Unay" 5 ;
Re s. 1t9-~ Moved By: H. S. Honsberger
Seconded By:: A. H. Cowling
!
RESOLVED THAT:- The recommendation regarding Section 21 of the Conservation
Authorities Act, be deleted;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res---itM. Moved By: Dr. G. Ross Lord
Seconded By: C. W. ~aycox
RESOLVED THAT:- the Brief to the Select Committee on Conservation
Authorities - 1965, as received and amended, be approved and appended as
Schedule "A" of the Minutes of this Meeting; and further,
THAT Dr. G. Ross Lord present the said Brief to the Select Committee on
Conservation Authorities at the appropriate time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
APPOINTMENTS BY THE METROPOLITAN CORPORATION
TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION
A UTHOllITY : -
A communication quoting Clause 3 of Report No. 7 of the Executive Committee
of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto which was adopted without
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amendment by the Council of the Metropolitan Corp~ration at a Meeting
held on August 5th, 1965, having regard to:
I. Appointment of Members of the Authority by the Metropolitan Corporatic
2. Request of the Metropolitan Corporation to include a member of the
Metropolitan Council on the Executive Committee of the Authority;
was presented.
R e_8.-._Jt9_~ _ Moved By: Miss T. Davidson
Seconded By: J. W. Haggart
RESOLVED THAT:- the communication quoting Clause 3 of Report No. 7 of
the Executive Committee cf the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto re-
garding the appointment of Members of the Authority by the Metropolitan
Corporation and the request to include a member of the Metropolitan
Council on the Executive Committee of the Authority, be received;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
AGREEMENT - HER ~~JESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO
- AND - ROBERT McMICHAEL AND SIGNE McMICHAEL - AND -
J~HU1ETR 0 I:.9J:,...TI'J1-N TQJ<.::..QN_T_O_AJLE_QJ:_OJi...QQJI~)~Jty'A T I ON.-.1~ UTHQ..RITY :
Dr. Lord advised t~e ~eeting with regard to the Agreement between Her
Majesty The Queen ~ Right ~f Ontario -and- Robert McMichael and
Signe McMichael -and- the Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation
Authori ty and ac.vj.sed that as a result of the mail ballot carried out
among the members of the Authority, the Agreement had been finalized,
and requested formal concurr,uGe of the action taken.
R~~Jt6.J.. Moved By: W. C. Davidson
Sec:)nded By: H. S" Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT:- the Agreement between Her Majesty ~he Queen In Right
of Ontario -and- Robert McMichael and Sign~ McMichael -and- The
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority conc8rning the
establishment, preservation, maintenance, and operation of the McMichael
Conservation firea, ~ncluding Tapawingc 3nd the McMichael Collection of
Art, as signed by the Chairman and Secretary Treasurer be approved and
appended as Schedule HB'I of these Minutes; and further,
THi,T the Chairman be ::: :],uested to forward a formal letter of appreciation
to the McMichaels for this magnificent gift;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSL
EROSION CONTROL MEASURES --
WESJ~_J~.OJ:i.Jl.IVER - - 1~lLQ..:tN_EJ:RI..KQ.._STU:Q..1:
The request of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for the Authority
to carry out an Engineering Study on erosion control measures on the
West Branch of the Don River, as recommended by the Executive Committee,
was presented.
Bft.~JfJ.Q Moved By: R. G. Henderson
Seconded By: C. F. Kline
RE;"LVED THAT:- the proposal of H. G. Acres & Company Limited, Consultin,
Engineers, for carrying out a preliminary engineering study of erosion
control measures on the West branch of the Don River from the forks of
the Don to Sunnybrook Hospital, dated September lst, 1965, and September
3rd, 1965, at an estimated cost of $27,000.00, be received; and further
in this connection, that the following action be taken:
(a) the proposal be referred to the Metropolitan Parks Department for
consideration by the appropriate body of the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto;
(b) providing the said Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto approves
of the proposal and is prepared to bear 25% of the cost of carrying
out the pre] ',mi.nary engineering, t he following further action be
taken:
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(i) the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated
as benefitting;
(ii) the Minister of Energy and Resources Management be requested
to approve a grant of 75% of the cost of the preliminary
engineering;
(iii) when approved, the appropriate Authority officials be author-
ized to retain the firm of H. G. Acres & Company Limited to
carry out the work and to take whatever other action is
required in connection therewith, including the executicn
of any necessary docume~ts;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
A.PP_O_IJiTJ1EN~T__QF ADVIS_Q.RY _B_Q.~1l.~JiEJ'1J3_~S:
R~.J1J.. Moved By: W. J. Haggart
Seconded By: H. M. Griggs
RESOLVED THAT:- as recommended by the Executive Committee, Mr. w.D. Wadde
and Mr. R.M. Monzon be appointed as members of the Reforestation and
Land Use Advisory Boardj effective August 1st, 1965;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
WIN_tER J~..Q.~IS.S PILQ.GRAMME1.._-_-_J-..9_63-6Q..~
Rft.9.-J.12:. Moved By: V. Vignale
Seconded By: H. S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THl\.T:- the action of the Executive Committee with regard to
the 1965-66 Winter Works Prograrr~e be approved, and that the Secretary-
Treasurer be authorized to makp. application to undertake the following
works at an'estimated labour cost of $41.5CO. u~der the Winter Works
Incentive Programme, 1965-66: '
(a) Conservation Areas Development $ 28,500.
(b) Tree Planting ~OOO ~
TOTAL $ .f1.1, 500.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
CONSER'L~TION SCHOO~S_~
R~,-Jl.n_ Moved By: K. G. Waters
Seconded By: K. C. Dalglish
RESOLVED THAT:- as recommended by the Executive Committee, the Authority
hereby adopts the following policy in connection with the development
and operation of Conservation Schc~ls in the Region under the jurisdiction
of the Authority:
1-. THAT the principles and practices of Conservation Education be strongl'
supported;
2. THAT the Authority co-operate with Boards of Education in carrying
out the spirit of Bill 87;
3. THAT each proposal be dealt with on its own merits;
4. THAT an extension to the Albion Hills Conservation School would be
desirable and that proposals to achieve this be wel~omed;
5. THAT the acquisition of school sites adjacent to or contiguous to
Conservation Areas owned by the Authority, be encouraged;
6. THAT the cost of any development or personnel services required
of the Authority in connection with the construction or operation
of any such school, be borne by the Board of Education concerned;
7. THAT the following areas, in addition to Albion Hills, be considered
as suitable: Bruce9s Mill, Greenwood, Claremont, Boyd, Glen Haffy.
Extension, Palgra~.~e, Clai~'evillc;
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e. THAT Boards of Education be encouraged to adopt the policy and
curriculum issued by the Authority at the Albion Hills Conservation
School;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
SCHEME C.A.-45 --
lil\. SCHEME FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE GLEN HAFFY
.Q..Q..ti~FJtV lL'.fJ_Q.N__l\._JLEl.A~~~_ __ _ _ __._ _._ _____________
A recommendation of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board and the Execut;
Committee regarding the Extension of the Glen Major Conservation Area
by acquiring an additional piece of property, was considered and discussc
in some detail.
R e..E...!..- J.2 4. Moved By: K. C. Dalglish
Seconded By: C. Clifford
RESOLVED THAT:- Scheme C.A.-45 -- Hl\. Scheme for the Extension of the
Glen Major Conservation Area" be adopted; and further in this connection,
the following action be taken:
(a) all member municipalities be designated as benefitting;
(b) the Minister of Energy & Resources Management be requested to
approve this Scheme and a grant of 50% of the cost thereof;
(c) when approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized
to take whatever action is required in connection with the Scheme,
including the execution of any necessary documents;
Voting liyeaH 36; CARRIED;
Voting nnayil' 3 ;
SCHEME C.A.-46 --
il'A SCHEME FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE
gb..~ILH_A11'_Y__G..ON SJ6tjT A TI 01'L_A_R~~~=-____
A recommendation of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board and the
Executive Committee regarding the Extension of the Glen Haffy Conservatio
Area by the acquisition of an additional piece of property, was considers
and discussed in some detail.
Moved By: Miss T. Davidson
Seconded By: C. R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT:- Scheme C. A. -46 -- VIA Scheme for the Extersion of the
Glen Haffy Conservation Area II be not approved;
Voting rrYea" 7; NOT CARRIED;
Voting IVNayi\' 32;
R~~!..-J!J..2. Moved By: A. H. Cowling
Seconded By: F. A. Wade
RESOLVED THAT:- Scheme C.A.-46 -- ii1\. Scheme for the Extern ion of the
Glen Haffy Conservation Area Ii be adopted; a nd further in this connection,
that the following action be taken:
(a) All member municipalities be designated as benefitting;
(b) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be requested to
approve this Scheme and a grant of 50% of the cost tlereof;
(c) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized
to take whatever action is required in connection with the Scheme,
including the execution of any necessary documents;
Voting liyea" 32; CARRIED;
"'Toting iinayVI' 7;
(Miss T. Davidson, Mrs. M. Robinson, Messrs. Campbell, Laycox,
Purcell, Waters, Dr. Kucherepa,)
SCHEME W.C.40 and W.C.42 --
IiA SCHEME FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE MASSEY CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS:
---..------- -.-._-------- - - - - - - - ---- -- ----------..--- ---.---------- - ---.
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The Chairman advised that the funds available for Scheme W.C.-40 and
W.C.-42 for Channel Improvements in the Massey Creek, had been exhausted
and suggested that the Scheme be extended to permE its completion at
an estimated cost of $47,000.00.
The matter was discussed at some length.
.B e~5.-"-Ji1f2. Moved By: R. G. Henderson
Seconxed By: V. Vignale
RESOLVED THAT:- Scheme W.C.-42 -- HA. Scheme for Channel Improvements
of Massey Creek between Dawes Road and Victoria Park AvenueH be
extended at an estimated cost of $47,000.00; and further in this
connection, that the following action be taken:
( i ) the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be levied the
municipal share of this Extension;
(ii) the Minister of Energy and Resources Management be requested to
approve of this Extension, and a grant of 50% of the cost thereof;
(iii) when the Extension is approved, the appropriate.Authority officials
be authorized and directed to take whatever act~on is required
in connection with the Extension, including the execution of any
necessary documents and application for approval from the Ontario
Municipal Board, if same is required; CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
SCHEME W.C.-41 --
STOUFFVILLE WATER CONSERVATION
~~_~D R~~~_~_~____________
_ ReJ3~jttl Moved By:- R. G. Henderson
Seconded By: C. R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT:- as recommended by the Executive Committee, Scheme W.C.-41
-- IiA Scheme for the Construction of the Stouffville Water Conservation
Dam & Reservoir" be adopted; and further in this connection, that the
following action be taken:
( i ) all member municipalities be designated as benefitting;
(ii) the Minister of Energy and Resources Management be required ' ;
to approve the Scheme and a grant of 75% of the cost thereor;
(iii) when approved, the appropriate A11thori ty officials be authoriz ed
to take whatever action is required to implement this Scheme,
including the execution of any necessary documents;
(iv) budget provision be made in the 1966 Budget of the Authority for
the AuthorityYs share of the cost of this Scheme;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
AUTHORITY MEMBERS --
INF~Ig.1.~~l.OJL RE LAND Pl!..liC_HJ\_:;,-~~:
'fte~._JiJJi Moved By: H. S. Honsberger
Seconded By: A. M. Campbell
RESOLVED THAT:- the purchase price of any individual piece of property
be made available to Authority members once the sale has been completed;
CARRIED UNAN IMOUSLY ;
VOTE OF THANKS TO COMMITTEE RE
SELECT COMMITTEE BRIEF: -
Jte s . 'itl3.. . Moved By: Mrs. N. Horwood
Seconded By: M. Breen
RESOLVED THAT:- a hearty vote of thanks be expressed to the Special
Committee of the Authority appointed for the prepaIntion of the Brief
to the Select Committee; CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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VOJJ~.._Q1..jJ'l'_REC lAJ2IQ..lL-:..-__CJ..T_Y OF ~t-ORO!iTO :
Re_~_.i.8g Moved By: H. S. Honsberger
Seconded By: V. Vignale
RESOLVED THAT:- the Mayor and Council of the City of Toronto be thanked
for their hospitality in providing facilities for this Meeting;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
A~~~UB..l'fri~J~T :
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
G. Ross Lord ~.~~~~n_________
chairman --------- Secretary-Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "A"
BRIEF
to the
~~CT COMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES
Metrop~litan Toronto & Regioft
Conservation Authority
Nevember, 1965
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THE BRIEF TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION
AUTHORITIES WAS PREPARED BY A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF
THE AUTHORITY. COMPOSED OF:
Mrs. J. A. Gardner, Chairman
WIn. Dennison
R. G. Henderson
C. W. Laycox
Dr. G. Ross Lord
C. Sauriol
THE BRIEF WAS SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE AUTHORITY AT MEETING #19/65 HELD ON NOVEMBER lOTH,
1965, AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE AUTHORITY AT MEETING #4/65
HELD ON NOVEMBER 19TH. 1965, BY RESOLUTION #67/65;
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T/1-BLE _01' CONT~TR
Sectio_l1 Page
(1) LETTER OF TR^NSMITTAL I
(2) INTRODUCTION 2
(3 ) HISTORY 2
(4) JURISDICTION 2
( 5 ) ADMINISTRATION 3
(6) FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
PROGRAMME 3
(7) REFORESTATION & LAND USE PROGRAMME 6
(8) FISH & WILDLIFE PROGRAMME 6
(9) CONSERVATION AREAS & RECREATION
PROGRAMME 6
(10) INFORMATION & EDUCATION PROGRAMME 7
(ll) HISTORICAL PROGRAMME 8
(12) LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME 9
(13 ) PLANNING PROGRAMME 10
(14) ANCILLARY CONSERVATION MEASURES II
(15) FINANCES II
(16) RELATIONSHIP TO, & CO-ORDINATION WITH
MUNICIPALITIES 12
(17) RELATIONSHIP TO~ & CO-ORDINATION WITH
DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT 12
(18) THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT 13
(19) SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 17
(20 ) MAPS
- Flood Control & Water Conservation
Plan
- Conservation Areas Plan
APPENDIX - I
Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority --
"A Compendium of InformationU
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(I) J&TI'ER OLTA..ANSMITTAL:
TO: The Chairman and Members
of the Select Committee on Conservation Authorities
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to submit herewith the Brief of the
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
This Authority has welcomed the opportunity to place
before you a record of its achievements, its current
activities and its future plans and problems.
In the Brief will be found many requests for assistance,
for which we do not apologize. With a present population
of two million within our Region (a growth of 448,000
since 1957) and a projected four million by the year
two thousand, there is a demanding urgency in our task.
Yours faithfully,
G. Ross Lord,
Chairman,
Metropolitan Toronto & Region
Conservation Authority
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(2) INTRQ.DJLG..'t:t:PN:
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority,
since its formation in February, 1957, has made a significant
contribution to the growth and development of the Metropolitan
Toronto region and to the Province of Ontario.
-
The Metropolitan Toronto region is the third-fastest growing
urban area on the North American continent,Wlth the increase
in population (in the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority)
being approximately 448,000 for the period of 1957 to 1964.
The projected growth of this area is anticipated to be 2,500,000
by 1980, and 4,000,000 persons by the year 2000. The annual
increase within the Region averages between fifty thousand and
sixty thousand persons and accounts for approximately 60% of the
overall Provincial increase in population.
The rapid development in the Metropolitan Toronto region, has
created profound changes in the physical and social organization
of the area. The scope and complexity of the programme of the
Authority has attempted to adjust to these physical and social
changes in the Region.
It is evident that to meet the conservation needs of the existing
two million persons in the Region, and to accommodate the needs
of future population, the work of the Authority must continue
and means must be found to finance an adequate conservation
programme to ensure that the natural resources of this important
part of Ontario, and indeed Canada, are not enveloped by urban-
ization and lost for future generations of Canadians.
The Authority has prepared Appendix (I) !VA Compendium of Information"
on its Programmes and Policies, and on the basis of this, has
prepared this Brief for submission to The Select Committee on
Conservation Authorities.
(3 ) l!l.$TORY :
A significant Conservation Programme in the Metropolitan Toronto
region has reaulted from the establishment of the Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in 1957. The formation
of the Authority has permitted a regional approach to the problem
and has established the financial base to carry out a conservation
programme.
The disastrous flood following Hurricane Hazel in October, 1954,
which resulted in a loss of 81 lives and $25,000,000 property
damage, provided further impetus.
(4) JURl,SDIC_T_tOJ{ :
The existing area and extent of jurisdiction of the Authority
is adequate.
(5 ) AIl.I1.J;..Ii.I_S_TA.fL~JPN :
(a) P C?.t i..QY. :
The present method of appointing members to the Authority as
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3.
(5) ADMINISTRATION (Continued)'
prescribed by The Conservation Authorities Act is satisfactory.
The representation on the Authority provides a means for an
adequate liaison between the Authority and all the member
municipalities, resulting in a regional approach to the problem
of conservation.
The administration of policy by the Authority is governed by the
requirements of The Conservation Authorities Act and by
Regulations and Rules adopted by the Authority. These Regulations
and Rules define the Terms of Reference under which the Authority,
the Executive Committee, and the Advisory Boards function.
(b) Staff:
The Authority has adopted a comprehensive personnel policy which
has permitted the development of an administrative and technical
staff to carry out the work of conservation within the policies
defined and adopted by the Authority.
The Authority has established an adequate staff to administer
its programme, and makes extensive use of oonsultants and
part-time staff to suppl -~ent the permanent establishment when
the need arises.
Generous use has also been made of technical assistance from
The Conservation Authorities Branch of the Department of Energy
and Resources Management and other Departments of Government.
IT__IS RECOMMENDED tHAT:-
TdE (,0~TSF..RVJ"TIO:,'T AUTHORITIES BRANCH OF THE DEpARTMENT
OF ENERGY AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ENGAGE ADDITIONAL
TECHNICAL STAFF IN SPECIALIZED AREAS OF RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL AUTHORITIES
AS REQUIRED.
(6) FLOOD CONTROL AND
WATER _CON~FJtVATION PROGRAMME:
The Puthority has developed one of the most comprehensive
programmes of flood control and water conservation on the North
American continent.
The Programme consists of..........
- the acquisition and control of flood plain lands;
- the construction of channel improvements;
- the construction of multi-purpose reservoirs;
- the development and operation of a flood warning and flood
forecasting system;
The Authority has also..........
- adopted ~egulations regulating the construction of buildings
or structures in areas below the high-water mark of rivers,
creeks or streams; and regulating the placing or dumping of
fill of any kind in areas defined by the Authority;
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(6) FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER
CONSERVATION PROGRAMME (Continued)
- co-operated with the Department of Municipal Affairs, the
Metropolitan Planning Board, and planning boards of
municipalities in the processing of Official Plans, Zoning
By-laws, and Subdivision Plans, in order to ensure that
adequate provision is being made for drainage for all open
water courses within the Region under the jurisdiction of
the Authority;
- carried out in co-operation with the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, a regular programme of channel
improvement and erosion control;
- prepared a comprehensive Report "Pollution Control &
Recreation in the Metropolitan Toronto RegionH;
, '
. ~ . 4 h
- co-operated with municipalities for the establishment and
operation of a number of sanitary land-fill sites;
The major part of the Authorityis flood control and water
conservation programme is being undertaken under the Plan for
, Flood Control and Water Conservation adopted in 1959 and proceeded
with following the signing of the agreement between the Authority
and the Province, and the Province and the Government of Canada
on June 14th, 1961.
The Authority has........
- completed preliminary property plans for most of the major
projects included in the Plan;
- acquired approximately one-half of the lands required for:
- small dams and reservoirs;
- large dams and reservoirs;
- flood plain lands;
- completed preliminary engineering studies of all the works
~ncluded in the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation;
- completed preliminary engineering studies of several other
flood control and water conservation studies not included
in tpe :-:'lan;
- completed final engineering for certain of the projects
included in the Plan;
.. constructed a small number of the total works included in
the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation;
- expended approximately one-third of the allotted funds for
the 1961-1970 period, but has committed the municipal share
of the funds for the duration of the Plan;
- not been able to proceed with the construction of additional
flood control structures because a large percentage of funds
have, of necessity, been devoted to land acquisition;
It is quite clear that the Authority will not be able to complete
the Plan for,flood Control & Water Conservation within limits
of time and-money originally proposed, for the following reasons;
- the Government of Canada did not agree to our request to
contribute to the acquisition of flood plain and conservation
lands and to the construction of small dams and reservoirs,
and as a result, an additional financial burden has been
placed on the Authority, causing a delay of some construction
and needed flood control works;
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(6) FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER
CONSERV A5JON PILQ..GRAMrv'IE ( Continued l
- the cost of works included in the Plan will be considerably
greater than originally estimated for the following reasons:
- the original estimates were based on preliminary
engineering data;
- the estimates of land costs made in 1958 are no longer
valid;
- the acreage of land included in projects has increased
as the result of more precise engineering data;
- construction costs have steadily risen in the Metropolitan
Toronto region;
The Authority has been unable to finance the construction of
other flood control and water conservation works for which
preliminary engineering reports have been prepared.
The major problem facing the Authority is the financing of its
Flood Control & Water Conservation Programme and, accordingly,
IT IS RECOMMENJ~_~J?...-:tH_A_'t:-
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO MAKE AVAILABLE TO
AUTHORITIES~ LONG-TERM LOANS FOR THE FINANCING
OF LARGE FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION
PROGRA~1ES .
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO RE-NEGOTIATE THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE GOVERNMEN~ OF CANADA FOR THE M.T.R.C.A.
PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION AND~
IN THESE NEGOTIATIONS~ ~\KE PROVISION FOR......
- THE INCREASED COSTS OF THE WORKS INCLUDED IN
THE ORIGINAL PLAN~ AND THE INCLUSION OF AN
ESCALATOR CLAUSE FOR FUTURE WORKS;
- THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL WORKS FOR WHICH
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING HAS BEEN COMPLETED;
- THE AMENDMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES TO
PERMIT A MORE EFFICIENT METHOD OF AWARDING
CONTRACTS;
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO PAY 75% GRANTS FOR ALL
FLOOD CONTROL WORKS~ INCLUDING.........'.
- ACQUISITION OF FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION LANDS;
- CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS;
- RESERVOIRS;
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(6) FLOOD CONTROL & WATER
CONSERVt~'ttq1iLl:tOGRAMME ( Con~...iIl.l!.~.sJl.
- FLOOD WARNING AND FORECASTING SYSTEMS;
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO EXTEND ITS GRANT OF 75%
OF THE COST OF MAINTENhNCE OF DAMS TO INCLUDE
ALL FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURES AND THE OPERATION OF
FLOOD WARNING SYSTEMS;
(7) REt.ORES~A1JJ?_tL_&_.1..A]JD USE PRQ..Q..lL~:
The Authority has adopted programmes to assist reforestation of
a portion of the 35,000 acres of marginal and sub-marginal lands
in the region under its jurisdiction, and has adopted a number
of pr~grammes to assist private land-owners to make adjustments
in land-use associated with good conservation practices.
IT IS RECO~~!L~E!.D__TJ!!t'r:-
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO SUPPORT THE AUTHORITY
APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE A.R.D.A.
PROGRAMME FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND WITHIN THE
REGION TO BE DEVOTED TO FORESTRY.. AGRICULTURE..
AND FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT;
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO PAY A GRANT OF 50% OF THE
COST OF STREAM BANK EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS UNDER-
TAKEN ON PRIVATE LANDS WHERE SUCH PROJECTS ARE
IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST;
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( $) FISH & WJ:_LDLJFE MANAGEMENT ~PlLO_@J~F1:
The Authority has undertaken fish management programmes to provide
greater public fishing opportunities in the Metropolitan region
and has undertaken wildlife management programmes to increase
the population of wildlife in the natural environment so that
they may be observed for educational and scientific purposes.
(9) CONSERVATION AREAS & RECREATION PROGRAMME:
The Authority has adopted programmes ,and policies to make available
large tracts of conservation land for outdoor recreation which
appeal to a large segment of the population.
The Authority has recbgnized the Conservation Area as an integral
part of a tot21 conservation programme. As the inevitable demand
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(9) CONSERVATION AREAS &
REl.G..ILEA ~um_ YJt09RM\.~iE!.._lC_o_l'L~i_nJLeJ!l
for outdoor recreation space increases, the importance of
including recreation as an alternative or complementary land-use
will increase. The Authority considers it an obligation to
examine thelands acquired for its Schemes whether they be
for Flood Control, Reforestation, or other physical conservation
objectives, to determine their recreational potential. By
fulfilling its total conservation obligation in this way,
the Authority has created a network of Conservation Areas
across its watersheds which play an important part in the
RegionYs total park system and make a significant contribution
to community life.
The recreational role of the Authority must be continued
as a part of its total conservation programme to ensure that
the fullest value possible can be afforded to the communities
served by the Authority.
The Authority has contracted with the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto for the development of the flood plain and conservation
lands within Metro for outdoor recreation at nc cost to the
Province of Ontario.
The Authority, in co-operation with the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, has made a substantial contribution to
the regional recreation resources of the south-central part
of the Province of Ontario.
There will be a steadily increasing demand for the use of
Authority lands for outdoor recreation as the population continues
to grow and more time and money are available
for leisure-time activities.
The existing programmes and policies of the Authority must be
continued to meet the future demands.
l..T__I1L1t~C_Q..~RD_El.D__~IiA_~: -
THE PRESENT POLICIES OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
RESPECTING THE ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION
AREAS LAND AND THEIR USE AND DEVELOPMENT FOR
RECREATION~ BE CONTINUED;
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO PAY MAINTENANCE GRANTS
OF 50% OF MAINTENANCE COSTS OF NON-REVENUE PRODUCING
CONSERVATION AREAS PROJECTS OTHER THAN FLOOD CONTROL
WORKS;
(10) INFORMATION & EDUCATION
Pll.OGRAMME ~,______
It is the policy of the Authority that its land and facilities
be made available to youth, adult groups, and individuals for
field trips. School groups, through visits to the Conservation
Areas, are afforded the opportunity to learn first-hand through
observation and participation, the components of outdoor
environment. One of the outstanding features of the AuthorityYs
Conservation-Education Programme is the Albion Hills Conservation
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$.
(10) INFCRMATION & EDUCATION
PROQ!LiL~J.P-'~..Il.tj..JlJ!.~<iL__
School, which was established with the assistance of the Metro-
politan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation.
The teaching of conservation to present and future generations
will ensure improved management c~~atural resources in the
Province.
The Authority has adopted programmes and policies........
- to inform the public of Authority projects through the
dissemination of information using news media and the
distribution of brochures and handbills;
- to accomplish the development of deep understanding of
conservation through tours and participation progracmes
within the Authority Conservation Areas;
There is a steadily increasing demand for the use of all
Authority facilities for educational purposes.
I t.J~..LREC OMMElJJ~..~IL_t.fiA T : -
THE PROVINCE, OF ONTARIO MAKE AVAILABLE TO
AUTHORITIES~ CONSERVATION EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL
FOR DISTRIBUTION~ AND GRANTS FOR CONSERVATION
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES;
(II) H:L~'tQ.~J..G..AJJ_ _PB..O_GB..A)]Vl~ :
The Authority has developed the Black Creek Pioneer Village
on lands deeded to the Authority by Central Mortgage & Housing
Corporation and on which were located five original structures
dating back to 1$16.
The interpretative value of the Black Creek Pioneer Village is
not limited to the teaching 01' history alon:, but is linked very
closely with the teaching of wise conservation practices. The
Village, centred around a nucleus of buildings constructed by
the Pennsylvania Germans with their inherent instinct for wise
land use, affords a valuable learning experience. By studying
their way of life, their community planning and their attitude
toward the land, the pioneer9s dependence on natural resources
can be demonstrated and a powerful lesson in conservation can
be taught by a comparison with modern man9s less obvious
dependence on the wise use of natural resources.
The Authority is developing the pioneer village as a pre-
Confederation agricultural community, and it is intended to
complete it as the Centennial project of the Authority -- provided
the necessary funds can be obtained.
The Village is operated as a living museum and crafts of the
periods are carried out by costumed staff.
The Black Creek Pioneer Village is playing a very important
role in the teaching of the historical heritage of the Province
of Ontario. This is substantiated by the tremendous demand
for the use of the Village for school tours (a large percentage
of which cannot be accommodated because of lack of ~acilities
and staff) ,and by the public.
The Authority has plans for the restoration of other historical
sites on lands acquired by the tuthority and has recommended the
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(II) HISTORIQ.A.~_ P~OGRAlVJ]I.1E lQ..Q1ltin-,~e_q.1
undertaking of an archaeological programme relating to the Indian
culture of this part of the Province of Ontario.
IT I~jtEC_OMM~NJ2-~Q._'tHj~J;::-
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO PAY GRANTS OF 50% OF THE
COSTS OF COMPLETING BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE;
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO PAY GRANTS OF 50% OF THE
COST OF RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIMITED
NUMBER OF HISTORIC SITES ACQUIRED BY AUTHORITIES
IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSERVATION PLANS AND
PROGRAMMES;
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO CONSIDER ASSUMING THE
COST OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROGRAMME ON APPROVED
SITES THAT HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITY
AND THAT THIS PROGRAMME BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
AUTHORITY IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION, UNIVERSITIES IN THE REGION~ AND THE
LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION;
(12) LAND .AQ..Q..LL:g3.JJ~':LQ1L.E.!LO_GJib.lVI~~:
The Authority acquires the following types of lands:
- Reforestation Land;
- Forest and Wildlife Conservation Areas;
- Multi-purpose Conservation Areas;
- Flood Control & Water Conservation Land;
- Flood Plain and Conservation Lands;
- Lands for Channel Improvements;
- Reservoir Lands;
The acrea~e of the various types of land as of January,"1965,
consists of:
Reforestation 1,733 acres
Forest & Wildlife 844 acres
Conservation Areas 4,934 acres
Flood Control & Water
Conservation _~-8 acres
TOTAL 15,eJ5 acres
The Authority has adopted long-term programmes and policies to
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(12) LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAMME
- ( Co_nJ1..inue<LL-_____
acquire the following additional acreages by the year 1geo:
Reforestation 2,800 acres
Forest & Wildlife 4,200 acres
Conservation Areas 650 acres
Flood Control & Water Conservat.IO~~ acres
Total 18,374 acres
If present plans are completed, by the year 1geO the Authority
will have acquired approximately 34,000 acres of various types
of conservation lands.
Based on authoritative projections of land use, it is the
opinion of the Authority that the 'above is a minimum of conserv-
ation lands required for a metropolitan region projected to
have a population of 2,500,000 by 1980.
The greater part of lands proposed for future acquisition
will be acquired over an extended period of time by direct
negotiation.
ILIS RECO~1lli.D_~D_1'HAT:-
THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES OF THE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION OF
FOREST AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREAS~ AND
MULTI-PURPOSE CONSERVATION AREAS BE REVISED TO
EXPEDITE THEIR ACQUISITION;
1
THE PROCEDURES BE PATTERNED AFTER THOSE ADOPTED
FOR ACQUISITION OF LANDS UNDER THE PLAN FOR FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION OR FOR
REFORESTATION LANDS;
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
ENGAGE THE REQUIRED ADDITIONAL STAFF TO ADMINISTER
THE RECOMMENDED LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES;
In order to accomplish the land acquisition objectives, the
Authority, of necessity, shall be required to expropriate,
in'the public interest, certain lands that are essential to
the conservation programme.
In this connection, the Authority has documented under the
section "The Conservation Authorities Act", amendments to The
Conservation Authoriti6~ Act to conform to The Exproproiation
Procedures Act.
(13) PLANNING PROGRAMME1:
The Authority has made a major contribution to the planning
of the Metropolitan T0r~nto region.
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(13 ) PLANNtN_~J?_~~QRAMME (Continued)
IL~ RECOMMJlNJ2..E_~_:tHJ\T:-
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO BE REQUESTED TO STUDY THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WATERSHED PROTECTION AND REGIONAL
PLANNING AS IT APPLIES TO THIS REGION;
(14) ANCIIJ.ARLQ..oNSERVj\ TION_MEASURE~:
As a requirement of the Flood Control Agreement, the Authority
has submitted a comprehensive Plan of Ancillary Conservation
Measures which sets forth the AuthorityVs plans until the year
1980, including......
- the acquisition of reforestation lands;
- the acquisition of forest and wildlife conservation lands;
- a reforestation programme on Authority land;
- a programme for the development of Authority lands for
recreation;
- the undertaking of fish and wildlife management programmes;
- a stream bank erosion control programme;
The present policies and programmes of the Province of Ontario
as they relate to Conservation Authorities must be retained and
expanded if this Plan of Ancillary Conservation Measures is
to be completed.
(15) FINANCES:
The basic philosophy of The Conservation Authorities Act should
be retained to provide that the Authorities raise u reasonable
share of the costs of conservation work. This method has
ensured a very adequate system of determining the urgency for,
and priority of, conservation projects in most areas of the
Province of Ontario.
The existing grant structure, however, does require review in
order to more adequately meet the present needs of Authorities.
Recommend~tions for c~pital grants required for various programmes
and capital schemes are included in the appropriate section of
this Brief.
IT IS RECOMMENDED__TJiAT:-
THE PRESENT POLICY OF THE PROVINCE IN REGARD TO
ADMINISTRATION GRANTS BE REVIEWED IN ORDER TO
MORE ADEQUATELY MEET THE PRESENT NEEDS OF
AUTHORITIES;
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(15) FINANCE~(Continued)
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO MAKE ADEQUATE PROVISION
IN THEIR ORDINARY GRANT STRUCTURE FOR THE PAYMENT
OF 50% OF ALL LEGITIMATE ADMINISTRATION COSTS OF
AUTHORITIES;
(16) RELATIONSHIP TO~ AND
CO-01LWN~TIQ.lLVilTH~ MUNICIPAI:..ITIE~:
The Authority has kept its municipalities informed and has
co-ordinated its work with the member municipalities and
developed a special relationship with the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto at both the policy and administrative
level.
The membership of the Authority provides every municipality
adequate representation and liaison with the Authority.
(17) RELATIONSHIP TOA AND
CO-ORDINATION WITH DEPARTMENTS
pF _GOV~~iE1LT_~______,__.
The Authority receives a considerable amount of administrative
and. technical assistance from several Departments of the
Provincial Government.
The Authority has been able to function as a co-ordinator of
Government action at the local level where the problems of
an area are best known.
(Ie) THE ..Q.Q!'J_$Jgt'L41..tQ.N AU~..IiQ.RIT~~~ ACJ~:
The Conservation Authorities Act is recognized as one of the
best statutes on the North American Continent for accomplishing
a comprehensive programme of conservation at the local level.
The Act provides many measures designed to protect the interest
of the Province and the private individual.
The basic statute should remain as written and only those
amendments required to up-date it under the terms of present-day
Authority programmes and administrative procedures should be
made.
I't_:tS REC_OMfl1.~l'i.D}~..D__TJ!!~ T:-
THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS BE AMENDED~ hS STATED:
Section l.(a) RE-WRITTEN TO BROADEN THE BASE OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF AUTHORITIES. INCLUDED
SHOULD BE THE PROVISION OF COSTS OF
CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR
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(IB) THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
__ .LC_oJ?-..t.inued) ~
FLOOD CONTROL AND OTHER STRUCTURES AND
LANDS;
Section 2. (I) TO INCLUDE LAND~ ISLANDS~ AND WATERFRONT
Section 6. (1) (b)
Section 7. (4) AREAS ADJACENT TO AND NOT SPECIFICALLY IN
A WATERSHED;
Section 15. TO INCLUDE AREA;
Section 17.(g) DETERMINE THE PROPORTION OF THE TOTAL BENEFIT
AFFORDED TO THE P ARTICIP1\.TING MUNICIPALITY
OR MUNICIPALITIES;
Section. 17. (i) ACQUIRE LANDS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE
MINISTER IN CONNECTION WITH A SCHEME FOR
PARK~ RECREATIONAL AND HISTORIC SITES;
Section IS. (I) TO INCLUDE DEPART~~NT OF HIGHWAYS;
Section 20.(I)(c) DEFINE THE POWER OF OFFICERS AND TO PROVIDE
FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS WITH POLICE
POWERS TO ENFORCE REGULATIONS;
Section 20.(I)(d) PROHIBITING OR REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF ANY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE IN ANY DEFINED
PART OF THE AREA OVER WHICH THE AUTHORITY
HAS JURISDICTION IN WHICH~ IN THE OPINION
OF THE AUTHORITY~ THE CONTROL OF FLOODING
OR POLLUTION OR THE CONSERVATION OF LAND
MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE;
Section 20.(2)(a) THE REGULATING OF THE USE OF WATER FROM RIVERS,
STREAMS~ LAKES~ ETC.~ IS REDUNDANT AS THE
RESULT OF LEGISLATION ,EMPOWERING THE ONTARIO
.
WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION TO REGULATE SAME;
Secti on 20. (4 ) IN hDDITION TO ANY OTHER REMEDY OR PENALTY
PROVIDED BY LAW~ THE MAGISTRATE~ UPON lf~KING
A CONVICTION UNDER SUB-SECTION (iii) FOR
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(18) THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
~____lCo1J.~tnued) ______
Section 20. (4) CONSTRUCTING ,;A". BUILDING .OR STRUCTURE OR
(continued)
PLACING OR DUM~ING FILL IN CONTRAVENTION OF
ANY REGULATION r~DE UNDER rHIS SECTION~ SHALL
, --
ORDER THE PERSON CONVICTED TO R~MOVE ANY
SUCH BUILDINGA STRUCTURE OR FILL WITHIN SUCH
TIME AS THE MAGISTRATE ORDERS.......
Section 20.a.(I) PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS WITH
POLICE PO~mRS TO ENFORCE THE REGULATIONS;
Section 24.(1) DELETE AND INSERT NEW SECTION TO THE EFFECT
THAT EXPROPRIATION IS EFFECTED BY THE PASSING
OF A RESOLUTION BY THE EXECUTIVE CO~1ITTEE;
THIS WOULD AVOID DOUBLE REGISTRATION AS IT
IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER A PLAN UNDER THE
EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT 1962-63;
Section 24. (2) SftME AS SECTION 24.(1) ONLY RESOLUTION WOULD
CARRY APPROPRIATE WORDING AS TO LIMITED TIME
ONLY; THE MECHANICS FOR EFFECTING THE
EXPROPRIATION WOULD BE CARRIED OUT UNDER
THE EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT;
Section 24. (3 ) DELETE AND REFER TO SECTION 4.(3) OF THE
EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT;
Section 24. (4) RE-WRITE. PERHAPS AS FOLLOWS: "IN ALL
CASES A WHERE A RESOLUTION HAS BEEN ADOPTED
BY THE AUTHORITYvS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND
THE EXPROPRIATION HAS BEEN EFFECTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES
ACT~ L962-63, THE PLAN SHALL NOT BE CALLED
IN QUESTION EXCEPT BY THE AUTHORITY;II
Section 25. DELETE ALL SUB-SECTIONS AND MAKE EXPROPRIATION
PROCEDURES ACT, 1962-63, APPLY;
Section 26. DELETE -- EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT,
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(l$) THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
_ __lQ..oJl.tj~..n-R~_____
Section 26. 1962-63, TO APPLY;
(Continued)
Section 27. DELETE ALL SUB-SECTIONS~ MAKING EXPROPRIATION
Section 28.
Section 29. PROCEDURES ACT~ 1962-63, APPLY;
Section 30. DELETE -- EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT,
1962-63, TO APPLY;
Section 31. DELETE ALL SUB-SECTIONS~ MAKING EXPROPRIATION
PROCEDURES ACT~ 1962-63, APPLY;
Section 32. DELETE -- EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT,
1962-63, TO APPLY;
Section 33. DELETE ALL SUB-SECTIONS~ MAKING .EXPROPRIATION
PROCEDURES ACT, 1962-63, APPLY;
Section 36. SUB-SECTIONS SEEM TO ADEQUATELY COVER
ACQUISITION OF CEMETERIES. HOWE1.\LIm~ IF THERE
IS TO BE AN EXPROPRIATION~ THE EXPROPRIATION
PROCEDURES ACT~ 1962-63, BE MADE TO APPLY;
Section 3$. (5) WHERE ONLY A PART OF A PARTICIPATING
MUNICIPALITY IS SITUATED IN THE AREA OVER
WHICH THE AUTHORITY HAS JURISDICTION~ THE
PORTION OF THE MONEYS REQUIRED TO BE RAISED
BY THAT MUNICIPALITY FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
MAY BE CHARGED AGAINST THE RATEABLE PROPERTY
IN THA T Pj~RT OF THE MUNICIPALITY;
Section 39. (J ) WHERE ONLY A PART OF A PARTICIPATING
MUNICIPALITY IS SITUATED IN THE AREA OVER
WHICH THE AUTHORITY HAS JURISDICTIDN~ THE
AMOUNT APPORTIONED TO THAT MUNICIPALITY
MAY BE CALCULATED AND INSERTED IN THE
COLLECTORS v ROLL FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AGAINST
THE RATEABLE PROPERTY IN THAT PART OF THE
MUNICIPALITY AND SHALL BE COLLECTED AND PAID
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(Hn THE CONSERV^TIoN AUTHORITIES ACT
__-LContinlle,d) --------
Section 39. (3 ) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN SUB-SECTION 2;
(Continued)
Section 42. CONSIDERATION TO BE GIVEN TO EXTENDING THE
AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTER TO lflliKE GRANTS TO
AN AUTHORITY;
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17.
(19) Sm~RY _OF .R~COMMENDAJ2.ION ~ :
(1) THAT THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES BRANCH OF THE DEP1\RTMENT
OF ENERGY AND RESOURCES r~~NAGEMENT ENGAGE ADDITIONAL
TECHNICAL STAFF IN SPECIALIZED AREAS OF RESOURCE ~ffiNAGEMENT
TO BE ~ffiDE AVAILABLE TO ALL AUTHORITIES AS REQUIRED;
(2 ) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO r~\KE AVAILABLE TO AUTHORITIES~
LONG-T~~ LOANS FOR THE FINANCING OF LARGE FLOOD CONTROL
AND WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMl'iIES;
(3 ) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO RE-NEGOTIATE THE AGRE~~NT
WITH 'THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR THE M.T.R.C.A. PLAN FOR
FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION AND~ IN THESE NEGOTIAT-
IONS~ MAKE PROVISION FOR....
-- THE INCREASED COSTS OF THE WORKS INCLUDED IN THE
ORIGINAL PLAN~ AND THE INCLUSION OF AN ESCULATOR
CLAUSE FOR FUTURE WORKS;
-- THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL WORKS FOR WHICH
PRELll{INARY ENGINEERING HAS BEEN COMPLETED;
-- THE j~l\1ENDMENT OF ADNINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES TO PERl\UT it
MORE EFFICIENT METHOD OF tWARDING CONTRACTS;
(4) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO PAY 75% GRANTS FOR ALL FLOOD
CONTROL WORKS~ INCLUDING....
-- ACQUISITION OF FLOOD PLAIN AND CONSERVATION LANDS;
-- CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS;
-- RESERVOIRS;
-- l'L-..vV WARNING & FLOOD FORECASTING SYSTEM;
( 5 ) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO EXTEND ITS GRANT OF 75% OF THE
COST OF MAINTENANCE OF Dl~~S TO INCLUDE ALL FLOOD CONTROL
STRUCTURES AND THE OPERATION OF A FLOOD WARNING SYSTEMS;
(6) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO SUPPORT THE AUTHORITY APPLICA-
TION FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE A.R.D.A. PROGRM~ FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF LAND WITHIN THE REGION TO BE DEVOTED TO
FORESTRY~ AGRICULTURE~ AND FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGE~lliNT;
(7) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONT~iIO PAY A GRANT OF 50% OF THE COST
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19.
(19) SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
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OF STREAM BANK EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN ON
PRIVATE LANDS WHERE SUCH PROJECTS ARE IN THE PUBLIC
INTEREST:
(8) THAT THE PRESENT POLICIES OF ~HE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
RESPECTING THE ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION AREAS LAND
AND THEIR USE AND DEVELOPMENT 10 R RECREATION BE CONTINUED;
(9) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO PAY MAINTENANCE GRANTS OF
50% OF MAINTENANCE COSTS OF NON-REVENUE PRODUCING
CONSERVATION AREAS PROJECTS OTHER THAN FLOOD CONTROL
WORKS;
(10) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO MAKE AVAILABLE TO AUTHORITIES,
CONSERVATION EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL FOR DISTRIBUTION AND
GRANTS FOR CONSERVATION EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES;
(11) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO PAY GRANTS OF 50% OF THE
COSTS OF COMPLETING BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILL~GE;
(12) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO PAY GRANTS OF 50% OF THE
COST OF RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIMITED NUMBER
OF HISTORIC SITES ACQUIRED BY AUTHORITIES IN CONNECTION
WITH THEIR CONSERVATION PLANS AND PROGRAMMES;
(13) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO CONSIDER ASSUMING THE COST
OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROGRAMME ON APPROVED SITES THAT
HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITY~ AND THAT THIS
PROGRAMME BE ADMINISTERED BY THE AUTHORITY IN CO-OPERATION
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION~ UNIVERSITIES IN THE
REGION~ AND THE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION;
(14) THAT THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES OF THE PROVINCE
OF ONTARIO WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION OF FOREST &
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREAS AND MULTI-PURPOSE CONSERVATION
AREAS BE REVISED TO EXPEDITE THEIR ACQUISITtON;
(15) THAT THE PROCEDURES BE PATTERNED AFTER THOSE ADOPTED FOR
ACQUISITION OF LANDS UNDER THE PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND
WATER CONSERVATION OR FeR REFORESTATION PURPOSES;
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19.
(19) 2..UMMARY_Qf__ILE1.CO~..!tDA TION~ (Continued)
(16) THAT THE DEP1\.RTMENT OF ENERGY AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
ENGAGE THE REQUIRED ADDITIONAL STAFF TO ADMINISTER THE
RECOMMENDED LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES;
(17) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO BE RE~UESTED TO STUDY THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WATERSHED PROTECTION AND REGIONAL
PLANNING AS IT APPLIES IN THIS REGION;
(IB) THAT THE PRESENT POLICY OF THE PROVINCE IN REGARD TO
ADMINISTRATION GRANTS BE REVIEWED IN ORDER TO MORE
ADEQUATELY MEET THE PRESENT NEEDS OF AUTHORITIES;
(19) THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO MAKE ADEQUATE PROVISION IN
THEIR ORDINARY GRANT STRUCTURE FOR THE PAYMENT OF 50%
OF ALL LEGITIMATE ADMINISTRATION COSTS OF AUTHORITIES;
(20 ) THAT THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE CONSERVATION
AUTHORITIES ACT BE AMENDED~ AS STATED BELOw:
Section 1(a) RE-WRITTEN TO BROADEN THE BASE OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF AUTHORITIES.
INCLUDED SHOULD BE THE PROVISION OF COSTS
OF CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND MAINTENANCE
FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND OTHER STRUCTURES
AND LA.NDS;
Section 2.(1) TO INCLUDE~ LAND~ ISLANDS~ AND WATERFRONT
Section 6. (l)(b)
Section 7. (4) AREAS ADJACENT TO AND NOT SPECIFICALLY IN
A WATERSHED;
Section 15. TO INCLUDE AREA;
Section 17.(g) DETERMINE THE PROPORTION OF THE TOTAL BENEFIT
AFFORDED TO THE PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITY
OR MUNICIPALITIES;
Section 17. (i) ACQUIRE LANDS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE
MINISTER IN CONNECTION w~TH A SCHEME FOR
PARK~ RECREATIONAL AND HISTORIC SITES;
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(19) SUMMARY OF )1.El.G9l1MENDATIONS (Continued)
(20 ) CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
- l C o~t :i;_n.1.!.~qJ__ ---
Section Ie. (I) TO INCLUDE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS;
Section 20.(I)(c) DEFINE THE POWER OF OFFICERS AND TO PROVIDE
FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS WITH POLICE
POWERS TO ENFORCE REGULATIONS;
Section 20.(1)(d) PROHIBITING OR RE~LATING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF ANY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE IN ANY DEFINED
PART OF THE AREA OVER WHICH THE AUTHORITY
HAS JURISDICTION IN WHICHA IN THE OPINION
OF THE AUTHORITYA THE CONTROL OF FLOODING
OR POLLUTION OR THE CONSERVATION OF LAND
~\Y BE AFFECTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE;
Section 20.(2)(a) THE REGULATING OF THE USE OF WATER FROM
RIVERSA STREAMSA LAKESA ETC'A IS REDUNDANT
AS THE RESULT OF LEGISLATION EMPOWERING THE
ONTARIO WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION TO
REGULATE SAME;
Section 20. (4) IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER R~~EDY OR PENALTY
PROVIDED BY LAWA THE MAGISTRATE A UPON
MAKING A CONVICTION UNDER SUB-SECTION (iii)
FOR CONSTRUCTING A, BUILDING OR STRUCTUEE OR
PLACING OR DUMPING FILL IN CONTRAvENTION
OF ANY REGULATION MADE UNDER THIS SECTIONA
S~~L ORDER THE PERSON CONVICTED TO REMOVE
ANY SUCH BUILDINGA STRUCTURE OR FILL WITHIN
SUCH TIME AS THE MAGISTRATE ORDERS......
Section 20. a. (1) PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS WITH
POLICE POWERS TO RENFORCE THE REGULATIONS;
Section 24.(1) DELETE AND INSERT NEW SECTION TO THE EFFECT
THAT EXPROPRIATION IS EFFECTED BY THE PASSING
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21.
(19) SUMMA.1LY_OF R~G-Q.MMENDATIQ.NS (Continued)
(20 ) CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
-LG-QP_t_inued L ~-
Section 24.(1) OF A RESOLUTION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE;
(Continued)
THIS WOULD AVOID DOUBLE REGISTRATION AS IT
IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER A PLAN UNDER THE
EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT~ 1962-63;
Section 24.(2) SAME AS SECTION 24.(1) ONLY RESOLUTION WOULD
CARRY APPROPRIATE WORDING AS TO LIMITED TIME
ONLY; THE MECHANICS FOR EFFECTING THE
EXPROPRIATION WOULD BE CARRIED OUT UNDER
THE EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT;
Section 24. (3) DELETE AND REFER TO SECTION 4.(3) OF THE
EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT;
SECTION 24. (4 ) RE-WRITE. PERHAPS AS FOLLOWS: i'IN ALL
CASES~ W1ERE A RESOLUTION HAS BEEN ADOPTED
BY THE AUTHORITYYS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND
THE EXPROPRIATION HAS BEEN EFFECTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES
ACT~ 1962-63, THE PLAN SHALL NOT BE CALLED
IN QUESTION EXCEPT BY THE AUTHORITY; II
Section 25., DELETE ALL SUB-SECTIONS AND MAKE EXPROPRIATION
PROCEDURES ACT~ 1962-63, APPLY;
Section 26. DELETE -- EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT, 1962-63,
TO APPLY;
Se.ction 27. DELETE ALL SUB-SECTIONS, MAKING EXPROPRIATION
Section 2$.
Section 29. PROCEDURES ACT~ 1962-63, APPLY;
Section 30. ~ELET&- EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT, 1962-63,
TO APPLY;
Section 31. JJiI.ETS ~LL SUB-SECTIONS~ MAKING EXPROPRIATION
PROCEDURES ACT, 1962-63, APPI~;
Section 32. DELETE -- EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT, 1962-63
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(19) SUMMA!LLQ.f__ILEl.COMM~NDAT_l.ONS (Continued)
(20) CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
___lC_o_1l.tJ._n ued ) ------
Section 32. TO APPLY;
(Continued)
Section 33. DELET.E ALL SUB-SECTIONS~ MAKING EXPROPRIATION
PROCEDURES ACT~ 1962-63, APPLY;
Section 36. SUB-SECT.IONS SEEM TO ADEQUATELY COVER
ACQUISITION OF CEMETERIES. HOWEVJ;.R~ IF
THERE IS TO BE AN EXPROPRIATION~ THE
EXPROPRIATION PROCEDURES ACT~ 1962-63, BE
MADE TO APPLY;
Section 38.(5) WHERE ONLY A PART OF A PARTICIPATING ~ruNICIPAL-
ITY IS SITUATED IN THE AREA OVER WHICH THE
AUTHORITY HAS JURISDICTION~ THE PORTION OF
THE MONEYS REQUIRED TO BE RAISED BY THAT
MUNICIPALITY FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE MAY BE
CHARGED AGAINST THE RATEABLE PROPERTY IN
THAT PART OF THE MUNICIPALITY;
Section 39. (3 ) WHERE ONLY A PART OF A PARTICIPATING MUNICIPAL-
ITY IS SITUATED IN THE AREA OVER WHICH THE
AUTHORITY HAS JURISDICTION~ THE AMOUNT
APPORTIONED TO THAT MUNICIPALITY MAY BE
CALCULATED AND INSERTED IN THE COLLECTORSY
ROLL FOR THE CURRENX YEAR AGAINST THE RATEABLE
PROPERTY IN THAT PART OF THE MUNICIPALITY
AND SHALL BE COLLECTED AND PAID IN THE
MANNER PROVIDED IN SUB-SECTION 2;
Sectim 42. CONSIDERATION TO BE GIVEN TO EXTENDING THE
AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTER TO MAKE GRANTS TO
AN AUTHORITY;
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SCHEDULE "Bu
F~..ri.AL AGREEMENT - AS EXECUTED
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF
ONT ARIO
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ROBERT McMICHAEL and SIGNE McMICHAEL
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CO~S1dfvATION AUTHORITY -----
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McMIC~AEL CONS~VATION AREA
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McMICHAEL C_O~SERVAT~Q.N COLLECTION OF ART
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A-G R E E MEN T
BET WEE N:
HER_MAJESTY YHE0LUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO..
hElreinafter called "the Crown if,
of the First Part;.
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ROBERT McMICHAEL AND SIGNE McMICHAEL
both of the Township of Vaughan in~he
County of York,
hereinafter called "McMichaels",
of the Second Part;
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THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSE..tVATIOr{AlL'tHORITY P incorporated
by special Act of the rovince of Ontario,
'1956, Ch.9, ,
hereinafter called \'t'he Authority",
of the Third Part.
WHEREAS McMichaels are the owners of the lands and premises
situate, lying and being in the Township of Vaughan in the County of
York and more particularly described.in Schedule "Ail hereto annexed
(hereinafter called HTapawingoi'); . .
AND WHEREAS McMichaels are the owners of a collection of
Canadian paintings, drawings, sculpture and artifacts reflecting their
vital interest in the cultural heritage of Canada;
AND WHEREAS in the hills of Tapawingo the McMichaels have
constructed an art gallery and residence which in design and construction
harmonizes with both the natural beauty of Tapawingo and the spirit and
purpose of their collection;
AND WHEREAS McMicheels desire that both Tapaw1Dgo and their
collection be preserved, maintained and developed for the public benefit,
and for this purpose have entered.into this Agreement;
NOW THEREEORE~ in ,consideration of the premises and of
the mutual covenants herein contained ,. the parties hereto do hereby
covenant and agree as follows: . . . '. . .
1. McMichaels agree to forthwith executa 'and deliver to
the Crown a conveyance in fee simple of Tapawingo.
2. The Authority agrees that any of the lands described
in Schedule UBH annexed hereto which now are or may
hereafter be vested in it shall henceforth comprise
and be known as the uMcMichael Conservntion Area".
3. The Crown agrees to preserve and maintain in perpetuity
the lands and buildings: of Tapawingo as a setting and
gallery for the collection .of art to be established by
.the Crown as hereinafter provided.
4. The Authority agrees to do the work of preservation
~ and ma~ntenance of the lands and buildings of Tapawingo,
. 'upon such terms and conditions as. shall subsequently
: be agre'ed ,to between the Authority and the Crown;
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provided that the Crown may make such further or
other arrangements for effecting such preservation
and maintenance as it may deem necessary to carry
out its obligations in that regard.
5. All costs in connection with the preservation,
maintenance and occupancy of Tapawingo, including
the cost of repairs to buildings but excludio@
tpe cost of construction of any new buildings, shall
'be borne by the Crown.
6. The Authority agrees to employ servants to protect
Tapawingo from trespassers and to staff all public,
cultural and recreational activities at Tapawingo;
and any expenses in connection with such employment
shall be borne by the Crown.
7. An advisory committee of five members is hereby
created, consisting of Robert and Signe McMichael
(provided that in the event of the death or incapacity
of either McMichael then the other McMichael may
appoint a member in substitution therefor), two Crown
appointees (one of whom shall be a member of the
Executive Committee of the Authority), and a fifth
member appointed by the other four and who shall be
Chairman; provided that in the event of a vacancy on
the committee existing for more than 30 days, the
Crown may appoint a member to fill such vacancy; and
provided further that all appointments to the
committee (other than of a substitute for a McMichael)
shall be for two-year periods, but any appointee
may be reappointed.
. $. The advisory committee shall perform such functions,
exercise such powers, and be subject to such obligations
as pertain to it in this Agreement, and shall make
recommendations as to the preservation, maintenance
and development of the McMichael Conservation Area;
and the decision of the majority of the members of the
committee shall be the decision of the committee.
9. The Crown and Robert McMichael may each, subject
to the approval of the advisory committee as to design
and location, construct any new building or buildings
on Tapawingo.
lO. . The committee shall have the right to approve of
any repairs, alterations or additions to any buildings
now and hereafter situate on Tapawingo, prior to
such repairs being undertaken.
ll. Robert McMichael may, at his own expense and with the
spproval',of,.the advi'sory committee, make any repairs,
additionsaDd alterations to the art gallery and
residence l~')W situate on Tapawingo, for the purpose
of improving such building.
12. The Authority agrees to appoint a staff member, who
shall be approved by the advisory committe~1 as
a liaison between the Authority and the McM~chaels.
lJ. The Crown shall, with the advioe and assistance of
Robert McMichael and Signe McMichael, establish,
develop and maintain in perpetuity at Tapawingo a
collection of art reflecting the cultural heritage
of Canada; the said collection shall be known as
the YVMcMichael Conservation Collection of Arttt
~ereinafter called "the Collection"), and shall be
comprised of paintings by Tom Thomson, Emily Carr,
David Milne, A. Y. Jackson, Lawren Harris, A. J. Casson,
Frederick Varley, Arthur Lismer, J. H. MacDonald,
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Franklin Carmichael, and other artists, as designated
by the advisory committee, who have made contributions
to the development of Canadian art.
14. All costs in connection with the maintenance of the
Collection shall be borne by the Crown.
15. McMichaels shall forthwith donate to the Crown, for
inclusion in the Collection, all the works of art
listed in Schedule "Cif annexed hereto; and all such
works of art shall remain a permanent part of the
Collection and shall not be sold, traded or otherwise
disposed of by the Crown without the written
consent of the donors thereof.
l6. McMichaels agree to donate to the Crown, for inclusion
'in the Collection, all works of art hereafter acquired
by them and deemed by them to be suitable for permanent
inclusion in the Collection.
17. No work of art shall be included in the Collection
unless approved for such inclusion by the advisory
committee; and any work of art included in the
Collection after such approval shall thenceforth remain
a permanent part of the Collection and shall not be
sold, traded or otherwise disposed of by the Crown
without the written consent of the donor thereof:
18. Any sale, trade or other disposition by the Crown,
with the permission of the donor, of works of art
belonging to the Collection, shall be upon the advice
of the advisory committee.
19. The Crown agrees that upon the death of the survivor
of Robert and Signe McMichael, additions to the
Collection shall be confined to works of art by the
artists specifically named in section 13 above or
designated by the advisory committee pursuant to the
said section 13.
20. All cleaning, framing, preservation and restoration of
works of art of the Collection shall be effected at the
expense of the Crown and at the discretion and under
the direction of the advisory committee acting upon
the advice of Robert McMichael or Signe McMichael;
and ~he Crown agrees that upon the death or incapacity
of Robert McMichael and Signe McMichael it will
appoint the Dir9ctor of the Art Gallery of Toronto
or other qualified person to advise the advisory
committee in the exercise of its discretion and power
of direction as to such cleaning, framing, preservation
and restoration.
21. Money donated for any purpose related to the Collection
shall be paid over to the Treasurer of Ontario and
the Crown shall, upon the advice of the advisory.
committee, effect ~isbursement of such money for such
purpose, provided that any property acquired with
such money shall be acquired in the name of the
Crown.
22. The Crown may from time to time with the approval
of the advisory committee loan parts of the Collection
to established public galleries for purposes not
inconsistent with the best interests of the Collection,
for periods not to exceed two months; provided that
such loans shall not be so frequent or for such
durations as to impair the function of Tapawingo as
a setting and gallery for the Collection.
23. In consideration of Robert McMichael and Signe
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McMichael advising and assisting the Crown in its
establishment of the Collecti~n, agreeing to serve
upon the advisory committee, and continuing for as
long as they deem advisable to act as curators,
advisor~ and supervisors of tours for the Collection
without remuneration, the Crown herebv agrees that
the said Robert McMichael and Signe McMichael shall
each be entitled to reside at and occupy Tapawingo
for the rest of their lives, subject however to
any right of the Crown, the Authority and the
public to enter upon and use Tapawingo under the
terms of or in consequence of this Agreement.
24. The parties hereto agree not to permit hunting,
shooting or trapping on Tapawingo, and not to permit
removal of trees or other growth except insofar
as is consonant with good conservation practice and
necessary for the r~eservation of the lands.
.
25. Members of the public shall be [ ':nitted to Tapawingo
for appropriate cultural or recreational purposes at
such reasonable times as are designated by the
advisory committee, subject to such reasonable
arrangements as may be established with the McMichae1s
as resident curators.
26. The Crown agrees to forthwith provide a new access
road built to normal highway standards, appropriate
fencing, and appropriate parking facilities for the
accommodation of the public visiting Tapawingo,
and to landscape such access road and parking
facilities; and the Authority agrees to lease to
the Crown the lands described in Schedule nDi'
annexed hereto to enable the Crown to carry out
its obligations under this section.
27. The Crown agrees to effect appropriate insurance
coverage agai~-~ any hazards which may reasonably
be anticipated in connection with Tapawingo and
with the Colle ~ion; and in the event of destr.uction
of any part of Tapawingo <:"' the Collection the Crown
shall restore or replace such destroyed part to the
fullest extent possible.
28. Any and all of the powers, duties, functions and
rights of Robert McMichael under this Agreement shall,
in the event of his death or incapacity, be exercised
and performed by Signe McMichael.
29. It being the eTpress desire of Robert McMichael and
Signe McMichael that upon their death they shall be
buried in an appropriate resting place on the lands
of Tapawingo, the Crown agrees to give effect to
such desire to the extent permitted by the laws of
the Province of Ontario.
30. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of
this Agreement, in the event that the Province of
Ontario establishes a foundation for any of the
general purposes of preserving, maintaining or
developing lands, buildings and collections of art
for the public benefit, the Crown may assign the
whole of the lands and premises and collection vested
in or subsequently acquired by it pursuant to this
Agreement, including all its rights, powers and
privileges and subject to all its obligations
in connection therewith, to the said foundation;
provided that the Crown agrees not to make such
assignment until the said foundation covenants to
be bound by the provisions of this Agreement to
the same extent as is the Crown herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have, this 18th
day of November, A.D. 1965, affixed their hands and seals, the Authority
having affixed its seal as attested to by the hands of its proper
signing officers duly authorized in that behalf.
WITNESS: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT
OF ONTARIO~ represented by the
Honourable John Parmenter Robarts,
Prime Minister of Ontario,
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ROBERT McMICHAEL ---
SIGNE McMICHAEL ------
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND
REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Chafrman--
Secretary-Treasurer
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SCHEDULE HAH
ALL AND SINGULAR that certain parcel or tract of land and premises,
situate, lying and being in the Township of Vaughan, in the County of
York and Province of Ontario, being composed of part of LOT TWENTY-THREE
in the Eighth concession in the said Township of Vaughan, the boundaries
of which said parcel may more particularly be described as follows, and
PREMISING that the Eastern l~mit of the said Lot TweQty-three has a
governing bearing of North 8 24'100\1 West, and relating all bearings
quoted herein thereto;
Pa.1:Q.v._~~
COMMENCING at an iron bar planted in the existing Northerly limit of the
aaid Lot Twenty-three, distant 716.66 feet measured Westerly thereon
from a standard iron bar planted marking the Northeasterly angle of the
said Half Lot;
THENCE South 7304~Y40ii West along the last said existing limit 715.16
feet, more or less, to an iron tube found planted at an angle therein;
THENCE South 72032'150\\ West continuing along the last said limit 73.12
feet, more or less, to an iron tube found planted at the intersection
t~eof with the centre line of the easement to the Hydro-Electric Power
Commis~ion of Ontario;
THENCE South 1040 '11011 East along the said c entre line 698.26 feet to
an iron bar planted;
THENCE North 81022'120H East 587.54 feet to an iron bar planted;
THENCE North 42054Y30il East 450.11 feet to an iron bar planted;
THENCE North 16045Y30H West 524.69 feet, more or less, to the point of
commencement.
SUBJECT TO AT ALL TIMES an easement in favour of the Hydro-Electric Power
Commission over the westerly 75.00 feet, measured at right angles of
the hereinbefore described Parcel liAIi and which said Parcel contains
by admeasurement 13.801 acres more or less, as shown on Plan of Survey
by A. Death, OLS, January 8, 1959.
Parce:l;:..;'BIi
COMMENCTNG at an iron tube found planted in the centre line of the
easement to the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, which line
defines the Westerly limit of the above described parcel, the said iron
tube is distant 679.48 feet measured Northerly therealong said centre
line from its intersection with the existing limit between Lots
Twenty-two and Twenty-three;
THENCE South 72030 '140'1 West, 1840.67 feet to an iron tube found planted
in the Easterly limit of the Kleinberg Road;
THENCE North 30007'120H West along the last said limit 25.64 feet to an
iron tube found planted in the same;
THENCE North 72030 Y 4011 East, 1853.35 feet to an iron tube found planted
in the centre line of said Hydro-Electric Power Commission Easement;
THENCE South 1 040Y 10.1 East along the last said line, Q. 98 feet, more or
less, to the point of commencement;
SUBJECT TO AT ALL TIMES an easement in favour of the Hydro-Electric Power
Commission over the Easterl~ 75.00 feet, measured at right angles of
the hereinbefore described arcel iiBii and which said parcel is shown on
Plan of Survey by A. Death, OLS, January 8, 1959.
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SCHEDULE ~B..::.
All the lands presently owned and hereafter acquired by the Authority and
the Crown in the area bounded on the South by the road allowance between
Lots Twenty and Twenty-one, Concess~n VII, Township of Vaughan (which
road allowance is generally known as the Maple Sideroad); on the East
by the road allowance between Concessions VII and VIII, Township of
Vaughan; on the North by the road allowance between Lots Twenty-five and
Twenty-six, Concession VIII, Township of Vaughan; and on the West by
the Woodbridge-K1einburg Road, being county road No.7, in the Township
of Vaughan.
SCHEDULE ..!'C II
SI1LE..IL~D_ERICK BANT_INQ
Ellesmere Island oil on panel 8," x 10~ff
J. w.._ B~A T~
Winter Hills oil on panel 8~n x 10~n
.FRANKJ~J:_N CARMICHAEL
Autumn Birches oil on canvas 38ff x 42ff
Go Home Bay oil on panel 8~H x 10~H
Northern Town oil on panel 10H x 12ft
Hilltop Cedars oil on panel 10if x 12H
Dead Spruce oil on panel 10n x 1211
Spring Garland oil on panel 10rf x 12vV
Aut umn Woods oil on panel 10" x 12ff
Bolton Hills oil on panel 10if x 12ff
Scarlet Hilltop oil on panel 10if x l211
La Cloche Panorama oil on panel 10" x 12H
Autumn Orillia oil on panel 10ft x l2"
La Cloche Silhouette oil on panel 101' x 12fV
EMILY _CARll
Reforestation oil on canvas 27li x 44ff
Seashore oil on canvas 27H x 44ft
The Forest oil on canvas 14f1 x 18"
A. J. CAS8..QN
Flaming Autumn oil on panel 10H x 121i
Poplars oil on panel lOti x 12i1
Norval oil on panel 10ir x 12ft
Haliburton Woods oil on panel 10ft ,x 12li
Rock and Sky oil on panel 10vv x 12ft
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The Old House oil on panel 10n x 12"
Kleinburg 1929 oil on panel 10vV x 12\1
Tom Thomson9s Shack oil on panel IOU x 121v
Old Man in Rocker oil on panel 10H x 12H
Algoma watercolour 16n x 20if
White Pine oil on canvas 30" x 40lf
Pine Grove watercolour 10H x 12H
Mountains watercolour 10" x 12"
The Country Store drawing 71v X 91v
Nashville House drawing 7ft x 9"
Rocks and Waterfall drawing 7 IV X 9 H
Sketches of $ Ontario Villages drawing
Sketches of Old Farm Houses 8H x lOti
LA vm..~N__Ii@RIS
Snow oil on canvas 2711 x 4211
North Shore of Lake Superior oil on canvas 28\\ x 35vV
Shimmering Water oil on canvas 32" x 40"
Red Maples oil on panel 10~n x 13ii
Beaver Dam oil on panel 10~" x 13~1I
Algoma Woodland oil on panel 10~H x 13~if
The Ice House oil on panel 11~H x 14~H
Algoma Panorama oil on panel 10~" x 14"
Montreal River oil on panel 10~ii x 14if
Lake Superior Cliffs oil on panel 12fV x l51v
Pic Island oil on panel 12" x 1511
Georgian Bay oil on panel 5~H x 8vv
Laurentians oil on panel 5~H x gll
Old Toronto Houses drawing 7n x 9Vl
YVONN~_McKAGU~JiOUSSFJi
Indian Girl oil on canvas 24vV x 30H
Half Breed Village oil on canvas 24vV x 30iV
Cobalt oil on panel 1011 x 10"
Adriatic Docks oil on panel
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Grey Day, Laurentians oil on canvas 21 if x 26 fV
Canadian Northland oil on canvas 2gn x 36iV
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A1goma November oil on panel 10~n x 13ii
Go Home Bay oil on panel 8~n x 10~'1
Storm Georgian Bay oil on panel 8~11 x 10~ Ii
Figure Against the Sky oil on panel 8~H x 10~H
Barnes oil on panel 8~n x 10~i'
St. Pie, Quebec oil on panel 8~ii x 10~il
Murray Bay oil on panel 8~1i x 10~1'
Fishing Boats oil on panel 8~ii x 10~ii
Winter Lower St. Lawrence oil on panel 8~1i x 10~H
Blue Water, Georgian Bay oil on panel 8~a x 10~1i
Quebec Farm oil on panel 8~il x 10~1i
Winter Rapids oil on panel 8~ii x 10~\i
Quebec Village oil on panel 8~il X 10~n
Tom Thomson Shack drawing 8~il x 12n
Arctic Summer drawing 7~1I x 7~\i
A1l.T_H_UAJt..ISMER
Spruce Forest, Algoma oil on canvas 281f x 36il
Canadian Jungle oil on canvas l7~ii x 2211
Evening Silhouette oil on panel 12~1' x 16ii
Tom Thomsonvs Camp Algonquin oil on panel 9 I' x 12 Ii
Rain in the North Country oil on panel 9" x 12"
Pine and Rock Georgian Bay oil on panel 11~1i x 15~ii
Red Maple oil on panel 12~H x 16n
Pines Against the Sky oil on panel 11~\i x 16if
Rocky Channel oil on panel 12" x 16fi
Georgian Bay Islands oil on panel 91i x l2u
Red Anchor oil on panel 11~n x 16n
Mother and Child oil on panel 9"':x 12"'
Lake Superior oil on panel 12~\I x l6""
Pine Wrack watercolour 21~n x 30n
Tom Thomson at Grip dra~ing $\1 x 911
Tom Thomson drawing 9" x 12fi
Collection of cartoons (25) drawing various
TijP_REAU MitGPONALD
Great Slave Lake drawing
St. John's York Mills drawing
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Log House, Purplevil1e drawing
Rough Legged Hawk oil on canvas 20u x 30iV
J. E ~!-~.J3.cDONALD
Leaves in the Brook oil on canva5 21if x 26"
Buckwheat Field oil on panel 8~u x 10~~i
Horses oil on panel $~H x 10~H
Algoma Lake oil on panel 8~H x 10~fW
Snow Algonquin Park oil on panel 8~li X 10~n
Tree Patterns oil on panel 8~H X 10~n
Stormy Weather Algorna oil on panel 8~H x l,O~H
Lodge Interior Lake O'Hara oil on panel $~a x 10~iV
Algoma Stream oil on panel $~\V x 10~IV
Emerald Lake oil on panel $~il X 10~a
Young Maples Algoma oil on panel $~ir X 10~u
Beaver Darn and Birches oil on panel 8~H X lo~rf
A Rocky Stream oil on panel $~iV x 10~u
Leaves in the Brook oil on panel 8~H x 10~if
Agawa Canyon oil on panel 8~ii x 10~H
Northern Lights oil on panel 8vV x IOU
Wild Ducks oil on panel 8H x IOU
Tangled Garden Sketch oil on panel lOll x 8H
The Elements oil on panel 8u x 10H
Algoma Woodland oil on panel $~H x 10~iv
Laurentian Storm oil on panel 4u x 4iV
Nova Scotia Barn oil on panel 4~H x 5!u
In High Park oil on panel 3~" x 5fW
Cobaconk oil on panel 5H x 8~ii
Northern Pine drawing 6u x 81f
DA Vl.1Uk.. MILNE1
The Gully oil on canvas 20H x 24"
Boat Houses in Winter oil on canvas 18H x 221'
Blue Church oil on canvas 18u x 22ii
Clark's House oil on canvas llH x 15u
Haystack oil on canvas 16n x 20"
Lilies oil on canvas 20lv X 20lv
Mountains and Clouds oil on canvas 16n x 20\\
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Patsy oil on canvas 20H x 24iS
Bo ston Corners oil on canvas 18iS X 20n
Relaxation watercolour 12H x 15H
T 0l\L'tIiQ.l'1.S_0N
Afternoon, Algonquin Park oil on canvas 25 I' X 3 2 iV
Rocks and Deep Water oil on panel 8~H x 10~H
Islands, Canoe Lake oil on panel 8~fi x 10~if
Sunrise oil on panel 8kit x 10~1i
Moonlight and Birches oil on panel 8kH x 10kH
Purple Hill oil on panel 8kH x 10~IV
Moonlight, Canoe Lake oil on panel $~it x 10~H
Poplar Hillside oil on panel 8~ii x 10~H
Burned Over Land oil on panel 8~iI x 10~ii
Wood Interior oil on panel 8kit x 10~H
Pine Island oil on panel 8~1i x 10kH
Sunset oil on panel 8kH x 10~ti
Northern Lake oil on panel 10kti x 8~\'
Beech Grove oil on panel 8~n x 10~IV
Autumn Birches oil on panel 8kn x 10ka
Log Jam oil on panel 5n x 7ii
Springtime Algonquin Park oil on panel 7H x 10H
Red Forest oil on panel 7\r X 10H
Fairie Lake oil on panel 7H x 9ti
Sailboat oil on panel 4~H X 5u
Lady in her Garden oil on canvas 9!H x 17~iv
Head of a Woman watercolour 9ii x 12ii
Young Fisherman pen drawing l2n x 18U
3 drawings of Deer 51v x 7kn
F. H. VAR~~:(
Mountain Portage oil on canvas 20n x 24if
Portrait of a Man oil on canvas 18" x 27if
Westcoast Inlet oil on panel 12u x l4!n
Stormy Weather, Georgian Bay oil on panel 8!" x 10~vV
The Lions oil on panel 12H x 15it
Dead Tree, Garibaldi Park oil on panel 12H x 15\1
Eskimo Woman watercolour 9u x 3~H
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Portrait of Dr. Mason drawing 10" x 14"
Mountains drawing 1211 x 14if
Nude drawing 9~li x 4"
John in the Studio drawing 10!fi x 8~ii
SCHElDULE HDif
ALL AND SINGULAR that certain parcel or tract of land and premises
situate, lying and being in the Township of Vaughan, County of York and
Province of Ontario containing by admeasurement 22.319 acres be the same
mor or less and being composed of Part of Lot 23 in Concession $ of the
said Township of Vaughan and the limits of which said parcel of land may
be more particularly described as follows:
PREMISING that the bearings herein area$tronomic and are referred to the
meridian passing tbrough the Northwesterly angle of Registered Plan 6~87.
(East and West Ridings, York);
COMMENCING at a survey monument in the Easterlg limit of the Country Road
number 7 distant 399.55 feet measured South 30 131i20f' East along the said
Easterly limit of County Road Number 7 from a survey monument at its
intersection with the Norterly limit of the said Lot 23;
THENCE South 30010V40ti East along the said Easterly limit of the County
Road Number 7 272.07 feet to a survey monument distant 25.00 feet
measured perpendicularly to and from the Northerly limit produced of the
said Registered Plan 6087;
THENCE North 72025Y30if East and parallel to the said Northerly limit of
Registered Plan 6087 1852.94 feet to a survey monument in the centre
line of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission easement described in
Instrument 25248;
THENCE North 01045v30H West along the said centre line of easement 647.21
feet to a survey monument in the Northerly limit of the said Lot 23 as
fenced;
THENCE South 74017vl0ii West along the said Northerly limit of Lot 23
255.63 feet to a survey monument;
THENCE continuing along the last mentioned Northerly limit of Lot 23
South 74030Y 30il West 194.82 feet to a survey monument;
THENCE still continuing along the last mentioned Northerly limit of Lot ~;
South 71046t2011 West 251.42 feet to a survey monument;
THENCE still continUing along the last mentioned Northerly limit of L~.
South 73014Y40ii West 2 1.64 feet to a survey monument;
THENCE still continuing along the last mentioned Northerly limit of Lot 23
South 66055Y20ii West 118.89 feet to a survey monument;
THENCE still cogtinuing along the last mentioned Northerly limit of
Lot 23 South 77 48YOOii West 102.07 feet to a survey monument;
THENCE still continuing along the last mentioned Northerly limit of
Lot 23 South 76040Y50ii West 121.67 feet to a survey monument;
THENCE still continuing along the last mentioned Northerly limit of Lot 2;
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South 77000YOOif West 53.68 feet to a survey monument;
THENCE South 30c14Y401i East 406.00 feet to a survey monument;
THENCE South 73012910\\ West 820.11 feet to the point of commencement;
TOGETHER with a Right of Way having a width of 25.00 feet perpendicular
measurement immediately adjacent to the South of the hereindescribed
lands and extending from the said Easterly limit of the County Road
Nllmber 7 to the said centre line of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission
easement.
SUBJECT to the said easement to the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of
Ontario as described in Instrument Number 25248;
SUBJECT to ffieasement to the Township of Vaughan as described in Instrument
Number 47621;
The hereindescribed parcel of land is further shown outlined in red on
a plan of survey prepared by Wildman and Rhodes and Associates dated
June 11th, 1962.