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10th Annual Meeting Friday- February -4 -1966
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The Tenth Annual Meeting of the Authority was held on Friday,
February 4, 1966, in the North York Township Municipal Chambers,
5000 Yonge Street, Willowdale, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
Following the singing of God Save The Queen, the Invocation was
offered by Rev. R.H.M. Kerr, Minister of Trinity Presbyterian
Church, Willowdale.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Vice - Chairman W.C. Davidson
Members C.A. Balsdon
N .A. Boylen
F. Barrott
M.J. Breen
J.A. Bryson
C.E. Conroy
A.H. Cowling (MPP)
K .C. Dalglish
W. Dennison
Mrs. J.A. G-trdner
Mrs. F. Gell
H .M. Griggs
W.J. Haggart
Mrs. D. Hague
B.H. Hal l
J.E. Harper
R.G. Henderson
H .S. Honsberger
Mrs. N. Horwood
H. James
R. Jennings
Mrs. G. Klinck
C.F. Kline
C.W. Laycox
G. Lowe
A.A. Mackenzie (MPP)
F.J. McKechnie
L.B. McNeice
Mrs. B. Nealson
R.L. Nesbitt
W.G. narsr�s
C.R. Purcell
F.M. Redelmeier
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
L. Shier
H .M. Smith
A.R. Sumner
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
W.D. Waddell
F.A. Wade
Mrs. A. Walker
K.G. Waters
W.H. Westney
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Public Relations Cons.
Staff
ABSENT WERE
J. Grimshaw
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
C.B. Thompson
E.F. Sutter
W.E. Jones
T.E. Barber
J.E. Foote
R.K. Cooper
R. Cunnington
A.M. Campbell
Miss T. Davidson
A. Jackson
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
W. Leavens
J.L. Mould
C.R. Wardlaw
R. White
GREETINGS
Reeve Jas. D. Service extended greetings to those attending the
Meeting, on behalf of The Township of North York.
The Secretary- Treasurer certified as to those entitled to be Members
of the Authority.
MINUTES
Res. #1 Moved by: R.L. Nesbitt
Seconded by: Mrs. B. Nealson
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #4/65, as presented, be adopted
by amending Res. #67, deleting the words 'Carried Unanimously" and
adding "Voting nay: J. Mould and A. Campbell", and the word "Carried ".
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Dr. Lord introduced the following new members to the Authority:
F. Barrott
B.H. Hall
H. James
R. Jennings
L.B. McNeice
W.G. Parsons
A.R. Sumner
- R: - 11-ond Hill
- Metropolitan Toronto
- Toronto Gore
- King Township
- Township of Toronto
-• Village of Stouffville
- Township of Markham
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
Dr. Lord presented his Annual Report to the Meeting.
Res. #2 Moved by:
A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: F.A. Wade
RESOLVED THAT: The Annual Report of the Chairman be received and
appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY•
ELECTIONS
Dr. Lord requested the Meeting to appoint an Officer to conduct the
Elections.
Res. #3 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: The Secretary - Treasurer, F L. Lunn, conduct the
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Elections of Officers and the Appointments of Watershed Advisory
Boards.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Mr. Lunn took the Chair for the Election of Officers.
APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS
Res. #4 Moved by: Mrs. B. Nealson
Seconded by: H.M. Griggs
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. #5 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the office of Vice - Chairman of the
Authority be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
W.C. DAVIDSON was declared elected by acclamation.
APPOINTMENT OF WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS
Res. #6 Moved by: H.M. Griggs
Seconded by: C.W. Laycox
RESOLVED THAT: The Statutory Watershed Advisory Boards for 1966 be
appointed as follows:
ETOBICOKE- MINICO
M.J. Breen
H.M. Griggs
Mrs. N. Horwood
C.F. Kline
HUMBER
N.A. Boylen
J.A. Bryson
C.E. Conroy
A.H. Cowling (MPP)
W.C. Davidson (QC)
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
Mrs. D. Hague
R.G. Henderson
A. Jackson
DON
F. Barrott
K.C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
W. Dennison
W.J. Haggart
B.H. Hall
H.S. Honsberger (QC)
Mrs. G. Klinck
G. Lowe
F.J. McKechnie
L.B. McNeice
H. James
R. Jennings
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
W. Leavens
A.A. Mackenzie (MPP)
J.L. Mould
L. Shier
L. Van Tichelen
W.D. Waddell
C.R. Wardlaw
Mrs. B. Nealson
F.M. Redelmeier
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
A.R. Sumner
F.A. Wade
K.G. Waters
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R.D.H.P.
C.A. Balsdon C.R. Purcell
A.M. Campbell H.M. Smith
J.E. Harper Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
C.W. Laycox Mrs. A. Walker
R.L. Nesbitt W.H. Westrey
W.G. Parsons R. White
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ELECTION OF CHAIRMEN & VICE - CHAIRMEN OF WATERSHED ADVISORY BOARDS
The Authority then recessed for the election of the Chairmen and Vice -
Chairmen of the Watershed Advisory Boards.
After a short recess, the Meeting resumed and the Authority photograph
for the year was taken.
Res. #7 Moved'by: Mrs. M. Robinson
Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT: The following Officers of the Watershed Advisory
Boards be declared duly elected:
ETOBICOKE- MIMICO
HUMBER
DON
R.D.H.P.
Chairman: C.F. Kline
Vice - Chairman: F.J. McKechnie
Chairman:
Vice - Chairman:
Chairman
Vice - Chairman:
Chairman:
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
R. Jennings
H.S. Honsberger
Mrs. B. Nealson
C.R. Purcell
Vice - Chairman: W.H. Westney
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ELECTIOF OF CHAIRMAN OF CONSERVATION AREAS ADVI8ORY BOARD
Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Conservation
Areas Advisory Board. C. Sauriol was nominated by W.H. Westney.
Res. #$ Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Con-
servation 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 J.E. Harper.
Res. #9 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: M.J. Breen
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 and Water
Conservation Advisory Board were called. R.G. Henderson was nominated
by R. Jennings.
Res. #10
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Moved by: Mrs. D. Hague
Seconded by: F.A. Wade
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
Nominations were called for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the Flood
Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board. W.J. Haggart was
nominated by Mrs. F. Gell.
Res. #11 Moved by:
Seconded by:
F.M. Redelmeier
R.L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the
Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
W.J. HAGGART was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF HISTORIC SITES ADVISORY BOARD
Nominations were called for the Office of Chairman of the Historic
Sites Advisory Board. Mrs. D. Hague was nominated by F.A. Wade.
Res. #12 Moved by:
Seconded by: Mrs. B. Nealson
Mrs. M. Robinson
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the
Historic Sites Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
MRS. D. HAGUE was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN OF HISTORIC SITES ADVISORY BOARD
Nominations were called for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the
Historic Sites Advisory Board. N.A. Boylen was nominated by Mrs.
J.A. Gardner.
Res. #13, Moved by: J.E. Harper
Seconded by: A.R. Sumner
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the
Historic Sites Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
N.A. BOYLEN was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF 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.H.M. Griggs.
Res.114 Moved by: Mrs. B. Nealson'
Seconded by: H.S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Informat-
ion and Education Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
F.A. WADE was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN OF INFORMATION
AND EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
Nominations were called for the office of Vice - Chairman of the Inform-
ation and Education Advisory Board. Mrs. F. Gell was nominated by
W.J. Haggart.
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Res. #15
Moved by: Mrs. B. Nealson
Seconded by: W.D. Waddell
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Vice - Chairman of the
Information and Education Advisory Board be closed.
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 Reforestation
and Land Use Advisory Board. R.L. Nesbitt was nominated by C.F. Kline.
Res. #16 Moved by: F.M. Redelmeier
Seconded by: W.D. Waddell
RESOLVED THAT: Nominations for the Office of Chairman of the Re-
forestation and Land Use Advisory Board be closed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
R.L. NESBITT was declared elected by acclamation.
ELECTION OF VICE - CHAIRMAN OF REFORESTATION
AND LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD
Nominations were called for the Office of Vice - Chairman of Reforestat-
ion and Land Use Advisory Board. F.M. Redelmeier was nominated by
C. Sauriol.
Res. #17 Moved by: K.G. Waters
Seconded by: H.S. Honsberger
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.
DESTROYING OF BALLOTS
Res. #18 - - Moved by: W.J. Haggart
Seconded by: Mrs. D. Hague
RESOLVED THAT: All used ballots be destroyed.
REPORT NO. 5 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Report No. 5 of the Executive Committee was presented and each item
dealt with by separate Resolution.
ITEM #1 BORROWING RESOLUTION - 1966
Res. #19
RESOLVED THAT:
Moved by: W.J. Haggart
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
(a) The Chairman or Vice - Chairman and the Secretary- Treasurer
and /or Deputy- Treasurer of The Metropolitan Toronto and
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 participat-
ing 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- Treasurer
and /or Deputy- Treasurer, for the monies so- borrowed,
with interest which may be paid in advance or otherwise,
at a rate not exceeding 6 per centum per annum; "
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(b) All sums borrowed pursuant to the Authority of this
Resolution 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 re-
ceived 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 accord-
ance with the provisions of The Conservation Authorities
Act, 1960, as amended;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ITEM #2 SIGNING OFFICERS
Res. #20 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: B.H. Hall
RESOLVED THAT: Subject to the provisions of The Conservation
Authorities Act, all deeds, transfers, assignments,
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 as
require the same.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ITEM #3 APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
Res. #21 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: F.A. Wade
RESOLVED THAT: Clarkson, Gordon & Company be re- appointed as Auditors
of the Authority for the year 1966.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
APPRECIATION OF THE CHAIRMAN
Res. #22 Moved by: F.A. Wade
Seconded by: H.S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT: This Authority officially thank the Chairman, Dr.
G. Ross Lord for his willingness and the exemplary way in which he
has carried out the duties of the Chairman during the past year.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROPOSED TOUR OF WATERSHED
Res. #23 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger
Seconded by: Mrs. D. Hague
RESOLVED THAT: A tour of projects of the Authority be arranged at an
early date for the members of Metro Council and the heads of the
various other municipalities.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
APPRECIATION TO TOWNSHIP OF NORTH YORK
Res. #24 Moved by: J.R. Sumner
Seconded by: Mrs. B. Nealson
RESOLVED THAT: The Reeve and Council of The Township of North York
be thanked for their hospitality in connection with this Meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "A"
METROPOLIT ►N TORONTO & REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Chairman - Dr. G. Ross Lord, P.Eng.
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMP.N
to the
10TH ANNUAL MEETING
February 4th, 1966
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REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
TO THE ANNUAL MEETING
February 4th, 1966
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority
THE AUTHORITY:
I have stated many times the constitution, jurisdiction,
and responsibility of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conserv-
ation Authority, but the events of the past year have indicated
that many -- including some members of the Authority -- have not
a clear picture of where the Authority fits into the Metropolitan
Toronto and Region picture.
The Conservation Authority is definitely not a department
of the Corporation of Metropolitan Toronto. It is a corporate
body in itself, constituted under The Conservation Authorities
Act of the Province of Ontario. Its area of jurisdiction is
one thousand square miles, including the Municipality of Metro-
politan Toronto, and extending far beyond it. Metropolitan
Toronto is an area of 240 square miles, so that Metro comprises
only 25% of the land of the N.T.R.C.A. It is well to remember
this, since land is one of the major assets of an Authority.
What I am stating is Metropolitan Toronto forms 91% of the
people, but only 25% of the land of the M.T.R.C.A. area. It is truly
a fortunate circumstance that the Conservation Authority exists
to undertake measures of conservation, land acquisition, flood
control, erosion control, pollution abatement, reforestation and
related matters in this strategic region of Ontario.
In addition to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
there are twenty -two other municipalities sharing the work of the
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. All
municipalities share in the financial support of the Authority
in proportion to their populations. The contribution for the
Current Budget is approximately 40 cents per person per year.
The Authority consisted of fifty -five members during
1965. Twenty -six of these members represent Metropolitan Toronto,
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twenty -six represent the twenty -two outside municipalities, and
three are appointed by the Lieutenant - Governor -in- Council. I
have stated publicly many times that the arrangement whereby Metro
Toronto appoints one -half of the municipally- appointed members,
is very sound. This basis of representation was agreed upon when
the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was
formed in 1957 and constituted one of those shrewd arrangements
which have contributed in a large way to the progressive operation
of the Authority. I am very pleased to learn that the Metropolitan
Council, in its Brief to the Select Committee on Conservation
Authorities, did not ask to have this basis of representation
changed.
FINANCES:
The Provincial Government has continued its financial
support on a 50/50 basis for all ordinary works of the Authority,
and for the purchase of flood plain lands. For flood control dams
and reservoirs, the Government of Canada enters as a partner --
supplying 37i% of the funds, the Province of Ontario also contribut-
ing 372 %, and the Authority 25 %.
The following Table shows in abbreviated form the
distribution of Authority finances for the years 1957 to 1965, and
for 1965:
TABLE I
EXPENDITURES FOR 1 -1 6 1 6 TOTAL
Conservation Areas - Land 2,462,132. 119,474. 2,581,606.
Conservation Areas -
Development 3,716,907.
369,364. 4,086,271.
Flood Control & dater
Conservation 16,782,042. 2,936,4$2. 19,718,524.
Reforestation & Land Use
Historic Sites
Information & Education
Operation
TOTAL
203,132.
354,103.
358,810.
2
15,445.
85,396.
52,160.
218,577.
439,499.
410,970.
43.
26,210,901. 3,962,989. 30,173,890.
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The Authority has spent its money prudently over the
years and has steadily added to its assets, chiefly in the form
of land, which it now owns_in the amount of over 16,000 acres.
However, a situation has arisen, which demands a drastic re-
organization of our financing in connection with flood control.
projects. The reasons for this and the urgency will be discussed
in detail under the heading of Flood Control.
LAND:
Last year, in my annual report, I stated that one of the
chief assets of a Conservation Authority is land. This bears re-
consideration today as the metropolis continues to grow in numbers
and land becomes more expensive and harder to acquire. We are,
still far behind the requirements for open space in the Metropolitan
Region and it becomes more and more imperative that urgent action
be taken to enable the Authority to acquire the necessary lands
without delay. I again remind you that there will undoubtedly be
the projected four million people in the region by the year 2000.
The lands assembled in 1965 are listed in Table II,
and total holdings are shown in Table III.
TABLE II
LANDS ACQUIRED IN 1965
TYPE OF LAND OF PROPERTIES ACRES
Federal - Provincial- Authority
Flood Control Projects
Provincial- Authority Flood
Plain Lands
16 25.443
54 379.559
Water Control Schemes - -
Conservation Areas 6 449.262
Forest & Wildlife Areas _ _
Humber Forest 1 50.000
TOTAL 77 904.264
In addition to the properties acquired in 1965, settlement
of compensation was concluded on 91 expropriations, leaving a balance
of 176 expropriations outstanding at Decsnber 31st, 1965. On review-
ing last years records, it is noted that this is a reduction of 72
expropriations from the total shown at December 31st, 1964.
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TABLE III
TOTAL LAND ACQUIRED TO DECEMBER 31, 1265
TYPE OF LAND NO. OF PROPERTIES ACRES
Federal - Provincial- Authority
Flood Control Projects 269 4,272.671
Provincial- Authority Flood
Plain Lands 364 2,875.622
Water Control Schemes 178 1,233.775
Conservation Areas 92 6,001.387
Forest and Wildlife Areas 3 371.774
Humber Forest 23 11732.608
GRAND TOTAL ALL PROPERTIES 929 16,487.837
It will be noted that the Authority has acquired over
16,000 acres to date. This is a very creditable achievement but
because of the forces at work in this bursting metropolis, we
are permitted very little time for passing satisfaction.
In previous reports, I have pointed out that the
Metropolitan area is growing rapidly. In fact, it is the third
fastest growing municipality on the North - American Continent.
The population in the Region was 1,917,415 at the end of 1964,
or approximately 10% of the population of Canada.
Table IV shows an interesting record of the population
growth in the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
area, Metro Toronto, the Province of Ontario, and Canada in the
years 1957 to 1964.
TABLE IV
AREA UNDER
JURISDICTION METRO PROVINCE OF
YEAR OF M.T.R.C.A. TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA
1957 1,469,422 1,311,336 5,636,000 16,610,000
1958 1,549,610 1,380,775 5,821,000 17,800,000
1959 1,612,521 1,429,207 5,969,000 17,483,000
1960 1,679,339 1,487,348 6,111,000 17,870,000
1961 1,727,879 1,527,105 6,236,000 18,238,000
1962 1,777,857 1,566,231 6,342,000 18,570,000
1903 1,833,334 1,608,503 6,448,000 18,896,000
1964 1,917,415 1,677,708 6,586,000 19,237,000
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The acquisition of lands has, without doubt, been
the most difficult phase of the Authority?s work during the last
few years. Two main factors have contributed to the difficulty.
Firstly, Metropolitan Toronto has been growing at an
astonishing rate. The population increase in the area under the
jurisdiction of the Authority from 1957 to 1964 has been 447,993.
Thus, urban development has forced the Authority to acquire lands
at an unforseen rate. Municipalities have co- opeated with the
Authority in designating those lands proposed for acquisition
for conservation purposes in subdivision plans under consideration.
It has been found by those municipalities and the Authority that
it is essential to acquire these areas immediately in order to act
in good faith with the developers, who in most cases, agree to
conform to the policies of the Authority and the municipalities.
In addition, The Ontario Municipal Board is assuming
the attitude that if restrictive zoning for conservation purposes
is placed upon lands, these privately owned lands must be acquired
within a short space of time by the Authority or some other public
agency.
The Authority designated certain key areas, such as
Eglinton Flats on the Humber River, lower Don Valley and lower
Highland Creek Valley, for early acquisition. This action was
taken in order to co- ordinate with other municipal activities. It
was felt that many economies could result from such a procedure.
The basic policy of the Authority has been to acquire
lands as they become available on the market. This basic policy
has worked to the advantage of the Authority, but has complicated
the financial picture. A great many people, knowing that their
lands are planned eventually for acquisition, approach the Authority
to have such lands purchased. For these reasons, the Authority
has expended considerably more than was scheduled for flood plain
land acquisitions and has indeed committed all of the funds avail=
able under the Plan for purchase of such lands. Let me hasten
to state, however, that we are not committed to purchase one acre
of land which we are unable to finance. Ths matter will be
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discussed in connection with the Flood Control Plan.
The second factor which has drawn some criticism is
the matter of expropriation in connection with land acquisition.
It is essential, in the public interest, that the Authority acquire
certain lands if its objectives are to be achieved. In many instances,
it is necessary to resort to expropriation. It is not possible
to permit private ownership in flood control reservoirs as homes
in flooded areas must, of necessity, be removed. The experience
gained in Hurricane Hazel surely has taught us that flood plain
lands must not be used for habitation and their acquisition is
essential. The forces of nature have created the river and
valley systems in the Metropolitan Toronto Region. Nature will
dictate their use during flood periods and we have a responsibility
to the community at large to ensure that nature is accommodated.
That is really the nub of the problem! Conservation Authorities
are given the power to expropriate and they must have this power
to obtain lands. For instance, this Authority has purchaseed
800 properites for flood control and has had to expropriate 400
of these. On the other hand, we have acquired 200 properties for
conservation areas and other purposes, and have expropriated
only 14 of these -- many of the 14 by mutual consent. There have
been a lot of statements in the press and elsewhere about our
expropriations, but I defy anyone to find more than twenty cases
in all, where there have been real complaints from property owners.
With over one thousand separate acquisitions, comprising approxim-
ately seventeen thousand acres, our record is not perfect --
BUT WHERE WILL YOU FIND A BETTER ONE!
In the matter of land acquisitions, it has become obvious
that there is a basic need for a continuing long -term plan. The
need for conservation lands in this growing Metropolitan Area is
beyond any doubt. The time for acquisition is now, and in the
immediate future. Any delay will mean that lands will not be
available or, available only at prohibitive cost. The lands
acquired and those to be acquired under the Flood Control Plan
are shown in Table V.
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TABLE V
ACRES TO BE AC- ACRES ACQUIR- ACRES YET TO
PROJECT .UIRED TO DATE ED TO DATE BE ACQUIRED
Schedule HA"
(Large Dams)
Schedule ttB"
(Black Creek)
Schedule "C"
(Small Dams)
9,703
98
1,807 987 820
5,227
41
4,476
57
Schedule "D"
(Flood Plain Lands)
TOTALS 19,142 9,959 9,1$3
From the above Table, it can be seen that the Authority
has acquired half the needed lands for flood control. Funds are
urgently needed to•purchase the remaining lands as quickly as
possible. In order to accomplish this, two measures are necessary:
Firstly -- it is requested that the Government of Ontario raise
its contribution on Flood Plain Lands from 50% to 75%;
Secondly - it is urgently requested that the Government of Ontarb
make available to the Authority low interest long term
loans to finance the Authority?s portion of the purchase
of these lands.
FLOOD CONTROL.PLAN:
During the coming year, at least three major construction
segments of the Plan should go forward, in addition to the further,
acquisition of reservoir and flood plain lands.
The design of the Milne Dam has been completed and
contract tenders received. The lowest tender was considerably
higher than anticipated and there was a very great spread between
lowest and high tenders in this project. Construction costs
continue to rise at an alarming rate and there appears to ben()
sign of a slow -down in this tendency. It is hoped that the govern-
ment will agree to proceed with the Milne Dam after considering
the investment already made in land and the commitments already
made on the project. ry
The Finch Dam is in the design stage and all parties
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are reaching agreement on the main design feature of the dam. I
recently travelled to Omaha, Nebraska, to consult with U.S. Army
Engineers and inspect a dam at Sioux falls, South Dakota, having
the same size and proposed type of spillway of the Finch Dam.
We are hopeful that this dam can be started by the fall of 1966
in order that its benefits may be available to support the
provincial centennial project in the lower Don valley.
The last stage of the present programme of works for
the Black Creek Channel from Queens Drive to Jane Street at
Rustic Road, Township of North York, has reached the tender stage
and the contract is awaiting governmental approval.
The York Mills Channel contract is almost ready for
tender and this work should be completed in 1966.
A br'.ef resume of the work accomplished to date under
the Flood Control Plan is as follows:
(1) The preliminary property plans have been completed for most
of the major projects included in the Plan;
(2) Approximately one -half of the lands have been acquired in
connection with small dams and reservoirs, large dams and
reservoirs and flood plain lands;
(3) Preliminary engineering studies have been completed of
all the works included in the Plan for Flood Control and
Water Conservation;
(4) Preliminary engineering studies have been completed for
several other flood control and water conservatin projects
not included in the Plan -- for example -- Mimico Creek;
(5) Final engineering studies have been completed and are in
progress for several projects, such as the Milne Dam,
Black Creek Channel, Finch Dam, York Mills Channel;
(6) Some of the works of the Plan have been completed,
principally the Claireville Dam, several stages of the
Black Creek Channel, Black Creek Dam, and the Woodbridge
Channel;
(7) Approximately one -third of the allotted funds have been
expended, although the municipal share of the funds have been
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committed for the duration of the Plan;
(8) The construction phase of the Plan has had to be retarded
due to the pressures of land acquisition;
It is quite clear that the Authority will not be able
to complete the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation
within the limits of time and money originally proposed. In
our original proposal, we asked for a 75% contribution on flood
plain lands similar to that obtained on large dams and reservoirs.
In my opinion, we were correct in our original request since,
in our river valleys, flood plain lands are just as much a part
of the flood control system as are dams and reservoirs. However,
the Government of Canada did not participate in the purchase of
flood plain lands and consequently we are now urgently requesting
the Government of Ontario to amend its procedure and make avail-
able to us 75% of the cost of these lands. All other Authorities
in Ontario having flood control schemes are making the same
request and we are hoping for favourable action.
In the final engineering design estimates involving site
investigations and other considerations, the cost estimates have
increased over the original preliminary estimates. This has
combined with rising construction costs since 1958 and vastly
increased land costs to raise the estimated cost of the Plan
considerably. Construction costs alone, have risen at least 30%
since 1958. Recent contract tenders have lead me to the
conclusion that the above stated increase is much too low.
In order to permit us to complete the Plan with sufficient
finances, your Authority has asked the Province:
(a) to make available long -term loans at low interest to
finance the purchase of lands and tYeconstruction of
dams;
,
(b) to accelerate the purchase of flood plain lands by raising
its contribution from _ 50% to 75% of the cost;
(c) to make a 75% contribution to the cost of construction of
small conservation reservoirs;
(d) to re- negotiate the Agreement between the Government of
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:Ontario and the Government of Canada for the M.T.R.C.A.
Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation to allow
for increased costs of works included in the original
Plan and the inclusion of an escalator clause to allow
for increases in construction costs for future works,
and to include the construction of additional works
for which preliminary engineering has been completed
and which were not included in the original Plan;
It will also be necessary for your Authority to
obtain additional funds from the member municipalities over an
extended period of time.
We are hopeful that the achievement of all of these
objectives will result in progressive action to complete the
Flood Control Plan within ten to twelve years.
THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON
CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES:
A Select Committe on Conservation Authorities was
constituted by the Government of Ontario in 1965. This Committee,
consisting of thirteen members of the legislature, began its
investigations soon after the end of the legislative session
last spring. It spent three days touring the M.T.R.C.A. and
investigating the works and operating procedures of our Authority.
The Committee then spent several weeks touring Authorities in
various parts of the Province.
The Select Committee began hearing Briefs in November,
1965, and your Chairman presented the comprehensive Brief adopted
at the last meeting of the Authority, held on November 19th, 1965.
In the letter of transmittal to the Select Committee,
I stated:
”We are pleased to submit herewith the Brief of The Metro-
politan 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,
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for which we do not apologize. With a present
population of two million within the Region (a growth
.of 44$,000 since 1957) and a projected four million by
the year 2000, there is a demanding urgency in our task."
In our Brief we gave a short resume of our history, our
achievements and our plans. We made a strong plea for increased
financial assistance, as well as other measures, which would further
the works of conservation. Many of the other Authorities have
submitted Briefs as well as the Committee of Chairmen of the
Conservation Authorities. Several Briefs were submitted in Toronto,
some of which were critical in varying degrees of the M.T.R.C.A.
Your Authority will be given an opportunity to make reply to these
Briefs when hearings of the Select Committee are resumed.
The Select Committee has afforded your Authority an
opportunity to outline its long -term plans and objectives and to
acquaint the Committee with the areas where further financial
and other a e.stance is needed to accomplish the desired objectives.
The Government of the Province of Ontario is to be
commended for the appointment of the Select Committee on Conserv-
ation Authorities.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE AUTHORITY:
The policy- making body of the Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority is the Authority itself. The
fifty -five members have an opportunity, at five or six meetings
per year, to review and discuss the problems and plans of the
organization. The average attendance at Authority meetings is
encouragingly high -- being from forty to forty -eight members.
In my sincere view, it is the job of the Authority to set broad
principles and policies, investigate plans and proposals and lead
in forward thinking with regard to the future destiny of the
Authority and its works. We have sometimes lost sight of these
grand objectives and tended to become bogged down in details
but, in general, as Chairman, I have found the composite thinking
of our membership to be open- minded, broad in scope, and shrewd
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in its conclusions. If we are to lift this great organization
forward, this type of dedicated thinking must prevail. Certainly
we are far from perfect; most assuredly we have made mistakes.
There are many things to criticize and perhaps complain about.
But the achievements of this Authority in nine short years have,
in my opinion, been tremendous. In spite of some criticisms
within and without our organization, I feel that the most of our
members and the public, believe in what we are doing; have a
quiet satisfaction in our accomplishments and support our
future objectives:
The Executive Committee of the Authority is the day to
day working body which carries out the detailed work along the
policy lines laid down by the Authority. A great many of tha
jobs of the Executive Committee are ordinary indeed -- approving
accounts for payment, letting tenders on approved works, advising
the staff on operation procedures, assisting in the hiring of
new staff, and so on. The Executive Committee is, of course,
elected by the whole Authority, with the exception of the
Chairman. Minutes of the Authority and Executive, coupled with the
Minutes of Advisory Board Meetings, comprise an annual volume
of some 650 pages -- truly a vast amount of records.
In addition to the Executive Committee, there are, as
you know, nine Advisory Boards and each member of the Authority
belongs to at least two of these nine Boards. Each Board meets
usually two or more times each year. There is thus an excellent
opportunity for every member of the Authority to become adequately
informed regarding many phases of the Authority business. In
the past year there were five meetings of the Authority, 24 Executive
Committee meetings, and 35 meetings of Advisory Boards and Committees.
The Authority has a tremendous job to do in this vital
and expanding region of Canada. If we are to accomplish our
objectives, the demands upon us individually will require a
dedication, generosity of outlook and steadfastness of purpose
which, I am glad to say, most conservationists possess. We
must realize that Eoand conservation practices in any sector of
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our Area will benefit city and rural people, east and west, and that
the whole one thousand square miles is a unit and will become
more so as the years go by.
Often when we attempt to advance a cause like conserv-
ation, we seem to meet opposition and I am reminded that there has
always been opposition to overcome -- even as far back as 1492.
You may recall that Christopher Columbus made a vain appeal for
support to the Senate of his native State of Genoa, before he
went before the Queen of Spain with his revolutionary idea of sail-
ing west to reach China.
The Senate in Genoa, knowing little of such things,
made a truly 1965 response to Columbus, proposal -- they
appointed a committee to study the idea. The committee, of course,
wrote a report which recently came to light in a monastery
library in south - eastern Spain. What a report it was! It ran
to 964 pages. The committee then sent Columbus a letter summarizing
its conclusions. After suggesting several further studies and
discouraging the westward voyage, the committees letter ended
as follows: "We feel that you will be quite pleased with the
output of this progressive, forward - looking committee of profound
scholars. Incidentally, there was one additional member of the
committee, a rather rash and impetuous young engineer, lately
of Florence, who was sent in place of the ailing Dr. Taglatti
of the University of Milan. Though he came highly recommended,
he showed his immaturity and poor judgment by advocating that
the voyage itself be initiated immediately. Investigation proved
him to be quite eccentric (he talks of flying machines and fancies
himself an artist), and he was therefore dismissed from the
committee. He is the son of a Florentine notary and, in case you
desire to contact him, his name is Leonardo da Vinci."
My wish for this Authority is that we have more of the
thinking of this "rash and impetuous young engineer" from Florence,
and very little of that + tprogressive forward - looking committee"
of the Senate of Genoa.
G. Ross Lord
Chairman, M.T,R.C.A.
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Con4eruation -Augoritc�
MINUTES
Authority Meeting Friday- February -1$ -1966 #2/66
Meeting #2/66 of the Authority was held on Friday, February 1$, 1966,
at the Etobicoke Township Municipal Chambers, 550 Burnhamthorpe Road,
Etobicoke, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Vice - Chairman W.C. Davidson
Members C.A. Balsdon
N.A. Boylen
F. Barrott
M.J. Breen
J.A. Bryson
A.M. Campbell
C.E. Conroy
A.H. Cowling (MPP)
Wm. Dennison
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
H.M. Griggs
W.J. Haggart
Mrs. D. Hague
B.H. Hall
R.G. Henderson
Mrs. N. Horwood
A. Jackson
H. James
R. Jennings
Mrs. G. Klinck
C.F. Kline
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
C.W. Laycox
W. Leavens
G. Lowe
A.A. Mackenzie (MPP)
F.J. McKechnie
L.B. McNeice
J.L. Mould
Mrs. B. Nealson
R.L. Nesbitt
W.G. Parsons
C.R. Purcell
F.M. Redelmeier
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
L. Shier
H.M. Smith
A.R. Sumner
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
F.A. Wade
Mrs. A. Walker
C.R. Wardlaw
K.G. Waters
W.H. Westney
Public Relations Cons. J. Grimshaw
Staff F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
C.B. Thompson
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ABSENT WERE
E.F. Sutter
W.E. Jones
W.A. McLean
T.E. Barber
J.E. Foote
R.K. Cooper
R. Cunnington
K.C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
J.E. Harper
H.S. Honsberger
W.D. Waddell
R. White
GREETINGS
Controller Murray H. Johnson, on behalf of the Reeve, welcomed the
Members to The Township of Etobicoke and informed the Members that
the Township was pleased to host refreshments at the close of the
Meeting.
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #1/66 were presented.
Res. #25 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: H.M. Griggs
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/66, as presented, be
adopted as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORT #1/66 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report #1/66 of the Executive Committee was pr= s-nted and dealt with
by individual Resolutions.
1. PROPOSED CITY OF TORONTO LANDFILL SITE
The following Resolution, passed by the Don Valley Advisory Board at
its Meeting held January A7, 1966, was presented for consideration:
"Res. 6 - RESOLVED THAT: This Advisory Board deplores any proposals
to put additional fill in the Don Valley, unless done in
fulfillment of an adequate preconceived approved plan of
the Authority for the overall improvement of the Valleytt;
together with a recommendation of the Executive Committee that The
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be requested to study the whole
question of landfill.
Res. #25 Moved by: C.R. Purcell
Seconded by: Wm. Dennison
WHEREAS this Authority is being increasingly asked by many municipal-
ities for approval of sanitary landfill sites in all the major valley
systems under the jurisdiction of the Authority;
AND WHEREAS the Authority is becoming increasingly concerned about
the loss of flood storage and other conservation objectives of the
valley systems as a result of the adverse affects to extensive land-
fills,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be re-
quested to initiate at the earliest possible date, a comprehensive
study of the whole waste disposal problem in the Metropolitan Toronto
Region; and further,
THAT no proposals be approved in any of the valley systems, unless
done in fulfillment of an adequate preconceived plan of the Authority
for the overall improvement cf that particular valley; and further
however,
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THAT in the case of an emergency situation, an application may be
considered for a limited fill operation.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
2. REPORT OF WATERCOURSES UNDER AUTHORITY JURISDICTION
As had been requested by the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board, a comprehensive
report on the criteria of Authority responsibility in watercourses
under the jurisdiction of the Authority, was presented.
Res. 4'#2j Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: A.H. Cowling
RESOLVED THAT: The report on the criteria of responsibility for
Watercourses Under the Jurisdiction of the Authority, dated February
3, 1966, be received and appended as Schedule "Big of these Minutes.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
3. CONSERVATION AREAS - USER FEES
An Executive Report, recommending certain changes in the User Fees
of Conservation Areas, was presented and discussed at some length.
/122.:_b4 Moved by: C.R. Purcell
Seconded by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
RESOLVED THAT: Section 19 of the Regulations applicable to the lands
owned by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
be arren:? ed, effective April 1, 1966, as follows:
19. -(1) The fee for parking in all Conservation Areas except
Black Creek, Glen Major, Palgrave, Woodbridge, Claire -
ville and Uxbridge Conservation Areas, during the
period June 1st to September 15th, be as follows:
r.c) for one car $1.00 per day;
) for an annual parking permit $10.00;
) for a motorcycle, motor bicycle, motor
scooter $1.00 per day;
(d) for one bus (10 passengers or more) $10.00
per day;
(e) the fee for parking in all Conservation Areas
except Palgrave, Woodbridge, Claireville,
Glen Major and Uxbridge Conservation Areas, during
the period September 16th to May 31st, will be as
follows:
i) for one car 500 per day;
ii) for one motorcycle, motor bicycle,
motor scooter 50¢ per day;
(iii) for one bus (10 passengers or more)
$5.00 per day;
19 -7(b) for each person on a regular horsedrawn
sleigh ride 100 per ride;
19 -(9) the fee for the issuing of a permit for a
group overnight camp or a group day camp is:
$5.00 per week or portion thereof for 20
people or less, and $2.00 per week or
portion thereof for each additional 10
people or less;
Amendment Moved by: Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded by: J. Mould
RESOLVED THAT: Section 19 -(9), the fee for issuing a permit for a
group day camp be amended to permit municipal and institutional
day camp groups ts, be admitted free of charge;
On a vote, the Amendment was defeated = 14 yea; 30 nay;
The Resolution then
CARRIED;
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4. 1966 GENERAL BUDGET ESTIMATES & MUNICIPAL LEVY
Mr. Wade presented the 1966 General Budget Estimates and Municipal
Levy, which were considered in detail.
Res. #29 Moved by: F.A. Wade
Seconded by: C.F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT: The 1966 General Budget Estimates and Municipal Levy,
dated February 4, 1966, and appended as Schedule 'A" of these Minutes,
be adopted; and further in this connection, that the following action
be taken:
(a) Scheme C.A.2/66 - SSA Scheme for the Acquisition and Development
of Conservation Areas in 19665°, be adopted;
(b) And Whereas; 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 Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority therefore enacts as
follows:
(i)
That all member Municipalities be designated as
benefitting Municipalities for Scheme C.A.2/66;
(ii) That the Authority's share of the cost of Scheme
C.A.2/66, as set forth in the 1966 Current Budget,
shall be raised from all member Municipalities as
part of the 1966 Annual General Levy;
(c) (i) That all member Municipalities be designated as
benefitting Municipalities for the acquisition
of Reservoir Site Lands set forth in Section 5
of the 1966 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 1966 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
Reservoir Site Lands;
(d) That the 1966 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
1966 General Levy;
(f)
That the Executive Committee be authorized to reduce the Budget
and Levy, should such action be deemed expedient;
Amendment
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Mr. Mould moved that the Budget and Levy be reduced to the 1965 level.
The Amendment was not seconded.
The Resolution CARRIED;
Voting yea = 47
Voting nay = 2
5. 1966 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM & MUNICIPAL LEVY
Mr. Wade presented the 1966 Capital Works Programme and Municipal Levy.
Res. #2.1:1 Moved by: F.A. Wade
Seconded by: R.G. Henderson
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RESOLVED THAT: The 1966 Flood Control and Water Conservation Capital
Estimates and Levy, dated February 9, 1966, as appended as part of
Schedule "A ", 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 all member Municipalities be notified in the amount of such
monies they are required to raise in 1966;
(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 Conservat-
ion 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.$0
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.$0
Vaughan 11,469.30
Whitchurch 930.50
TOTAL $ 853,032.40
(d) That whereas the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation
as adopted, provides that 25% of the cost of Black Creek Remedial
Measures be levied against the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto;
And Whereas, the 1966 Project Schedule calls for further expend-
itures 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 1966 for the Black Creek Works:
BLACK CREEK LEVY FOR 1966 = $82,500.00;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
6. REPORT ON FLOOD CONTROL PLAN
Res. #31 Moved by: A.M. Campbell
Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT: The Executive Committee be requested to present at the
next meeting of this Authority, a report on the present status of the
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Flood Control Plan and what may reasonably be expected to be completed
in the 10 year period on the basis of present financing.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
7. APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY BOARDS
Res. #32 Moved by: Mrs. B. Nealson
Seconded by: A.H. Cowling
RESOLVED THAT: The following functional Advisory Boards be appointed
for 1966 and that the membership be as indicated herein:
(a) Conservation Areas
C. Sauriol, Chairman
K .C. Dalglish, Vice - Chairman
F. Barrott
M.J. Breen
A.M. Campbell
C.E. Conroy
W. Dennison
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
H.S. Honsberger
H. James
* Mrs. M.W. Lister
J. Mould
L. Shier
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
B.H. Hall
Mrs. N. Horwood
C.F. Kline
Mrs. G. Klinck
C.W. Laycox
A.A. Mackenzie
F.J. McKechnie
L.B. McNeice
K.G. Waters
R. White
(c) Historic Sites
Mrs. D. Hague, Chairman
N.A. Boylen, Vice - Chairman
* J.A. Carroll
Miss T. Davidson
J.E. Harper
* Dr. A.H. Richardson
Mrs. M. Robinson
* Dr. J.W. Scott
A.R. Sumner
Mrs. A. Walker
(d) Information & Education
F.A. Wade, Chairman
Mrs. F. Gell, Vice - Chairman
* J.D. Coats
A.H. Cowling
* A.H. Davis
* N. Garriock
* T.M. Gillan
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(d) Information & Education (cont +d)
H.M. Griggs
W. Leavens
Mrs. B. Nealson
C.R. Purcell
* E. Sager
* Dr. W. Tovell
(e) Reforestation & Land Use
R.L. Nesbitt, Chairman
F.M. Redelmeier, Vice - Chairman
J.A. Bryson
* J. Cockburn
* H.L. Fair
* G. Gardhouse
* J. Griffiths
A. Jackson
R. Jennings
* M.G. Johnson
* E. Lemon
G. Lowe
* R. Monzon
W.G. Parsons
* R. Trotter
W.D. Waddell
* A. Wainio
* A.A. Wall
(f) Expropriation
C.R. Wardlaw, Chairman
B.H. Bul l
C.W. Laycock
$. APPOINTMENT OF SUB - COMMITTEES
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #33 Moved by: R.L. Nesbitt
Seconded by: F.J. McKechnie
RESOLVED THAT: The following Sub - Committees be appointed for 1966
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
(b) INFORMATION & EDUCATION-
(1)
Albion Hills Conservation School
Management Advisory Committee
Mrs. F. Gell, Chairman
D. Clee
D. Dadson
Mrs. P. Flanagan
G. Gardiner
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(b) (i) conttd
Rev. M. Jess
B.J. Newell
F.R. Rutherford
Miss B. Snell
Miss C. Steele
F.A. Wade
W.D. Waddell
(c) HISTORIC SITES
(i) Technical Advisory
Dr. J.W. Scott, Chairman
V.B. Blake
Brig. J.A. McGinnis
Mrs. E. Neil
Dr. C. Noble
Dr. L.S. Russell
(ii) Printing
W. Leavens, Chairman
C. Hawes
M.V. James
M. Jeanneret
A.D. McFall
C. Nolan
W.J. Palmer
Dr. A.H. Richardson
J.M. Redditt
(d) REFORESTATION & LAND USE
(i) A.R.D.A.
F.M. Redelmeier
E. Lemon
R.L. Nesbitt
F.A. Wad e
(e) That the following Sub - Committees be paid
Per Diem and Mileage:
(a) Personnel
(b) Finance
(c) Technical Advisory
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
9. ONTARIO COUNTY A.R.D.A. COMMITTEE
Res. #34 Moved by: R.L. Nesbitt
Seconded by: F.A. Wade
RESOLVED THAT: C.A. Balsdon be appointed to represent this Authority
on the Ontario County A.R.D.A. Committee, and that Per Diem and
Mileage be paid for his attendance at meetings of the said Committee.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
10. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS - 1966
Res . #35
RESOLVED THAT:
Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: C.R. Wardlaw
The following be the Schedule of Meetings for 1966:
(a) Authority
February 4
2 February 18
3 April 29
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(a) Authority (cont +d)
4 June 24
5 September 16
6 November 18
1967 Annual Meeting - February
(b) Executive
1
2
3
4
5
6
18
9
10
11
12
13
14
/15
February 9
February 23
March 9
March 23
April 6
April 20
May 4
May 18
June 8
June 22
July 6
July 20
August 10
September 7
September 21
(c) Conservation Areas
1 March 24
2 June 16
3 December 15
(d) Flood Control & Water
Conservation
3,
Meetings necessary will be held at
the call of the Chairman.
(e) Historic Sites
April 1
2 August 5
3 November 11
(f) Information & Education
April 14
2 September 8
3 December 13
(g) Reforestation & Land Use
June 16
2 September 2
3 December 8
(h) Watershed Advisory Boards
Don
Etobicoke - Mimico
Humber
R.D.H.P.
1967
16 October 5
17 October 19
18 November 9
119 November 23
#20 December 7
21 December 29
2
,23 January 25, 1967 January 11, 1967
Meetings will be held at the call of the
Chairman of the respective Advisory Board.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
11. ZONING & ACQUISITION OF FLOOD PLAIN LANDS
A report on the Zoning and Acquisition of Flood Plain Lands, requested
by the Etobicoke - Mimico Advisory Board, was presented.
Res. #36 Moved by:
R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: Mrs. B. Nealson
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RESOLVED THAT: The Report on Zoning and Acquisition of Flood Plain
Lands, as recommended by the Executive Committee, be received and
appended as Schedule "C" of these Minutes; and further, that the re-
commendations contained therein be adopted.
CARRIED;
12. THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
CONSERVATION FOUNDATION - APPOINTMENTS
Res. #37 Moved by: F.A. Wade
Seconded by: W. Leavens
RESOLVED THAT: The following persons be re- appointed to The Metro-
politan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation for a further three
year term:
H.S. Honsberger, Q.C.
F.G. Gardiner, Q.C.
F.A. Wade
W.C. Davidson, Q.C.
Dr. G. Ross Lord
K.C. Dalglish
Lady Eaton
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
J. Douglas Gibson
J. Grant Glassco
Mrs. Dorothy Hague
Robert A. Laidlaw
Robert McMichael
B.O. Partridge
Dr. A.C. Secord
and further,
THAT the followirig additional members be appointed for a three year
term:
W. Barrett. Q.C.
Elgin Card
George Sinclair CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
13. A� t'RECIATION TO THE TOWNSHIP OF ETOBICOKE
Res. 01
Moved by:
Seconded by:
R.L. Nesbitt
F.A. Wade
RESOLVED THAT: The Members of the Authority attending this Meeting
express their appreciation to the Reeve and Council of The Township
of Etobicoke for their hospitality in connection with the Meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
SCHEDULE "A"
1966
ANNUAL GENERAL MUNICIPAL LEVY
and
CURRENT GENERAL 1UDGET ESTIMATES
February 18th, 1966
METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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'MUNICIPALITY
Adjala Township
Ajax Town
Albimn Township
Bolton Village
Brampton Town
Caledon Township
Caledon East Village
thinguacousy Township
King Township
Markham Township
Markham Village
Metropolitan Toronto
Mono Township
Pickering Township
Pickering Village
Richi,ond Hill Town
Stouffville Village
Toronec Gore Township
Toronto Township
Uxbridge Township
Vaughan Township
Woodbridge Village
Whitchurch Township
THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION fUTHORITY
1966 MUNICIPAL LEVY
POPULATION
2,023
8,958
3,406
2,084
33,874
4,002
13,906
13,587
15,545
6,6,3
1,7$6,470
2,161
25,560
1,871
19,474
3,603
1,183
85,020
2,885
18,098
2,478
7,448
PER CENT OF
MUNICIPALITY
WITHIN
AUTHORITY
POPUL;.TION
IN
AUTHORITY
flit It
if
tt
February 9th, 1966
1966
L VY
1965
L VY
8
100
100
10
100
60
100
100
100
996
100
100
100
100
26
100
100
37
162
8,958
3,236
2,084
25,406
400
645
8,344
6,386
15,5L5
6,633
1,786,470
z1, 87 538
19,474
3,603
1,183
22,105
952
18,098
2,478
2,756
4.13
228.43
82.52
53.14
647.85
10.20
16.45
212.77
162.84
396.40
169.14.
45,538.38
2.75
647.71
496.59
91.88
30.17
563.68
24.28
461.50
63.19
70.28
63.93
3,534.83
1,276.92
822.35
10,025.21
157.84
254.51
3,292.54
2,519.92
6,134.05
2,617.38
704,863.12
42.62
42.
9'7663g:38
7,684.44
1,421.74
466.81
8,722.63
375.66
7,141.47
977.82
1,087.52
68.06
3,763.26
1,359.44
875.49
10,673.06
168.04
270.96
3,505.31
2,682.76
6,530.45
2,786.52
750,402.20
455.377l
10,,p86g:61
8,181.03
1,513.62
496.98
9,286.31
399.9/
7,602.97
1,041.01
1,157.80
63.97
3,429.23
1,299 59
834.88
9,192.49
158,12
266.76
2,867.55
2,423.76
6,297.18
2,294.20
700,491 35
42.65
9'4.37
7,736.79
1,470.99
473.56
7,957.28
375.39
7,281.73
998.23
1,139.45
2,060,914 1,961,43
50,000.00 773,905.00
823,905.00 767,223.91
1966 Levy based on .4201 Per Capita (1965) 1,906,$57)
- Reservoir Land Population
't f' Increase 54,578
HIP - General
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February 4th, 1966
METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CON §ERV TION AUTHORITY
CURRENT BUDGET SUMMARY -- 1966
EXPENSES
$
R E V E N U E
MUNICIPAL PROVINCIAL
CURRENT ORDINARX:
Balance Dec. 31, 1965 (24,786.)
Section 1 - General
Administration 567,594. 283,797. 283,797.
Section 2 - Conservation
Services 100,690. 50,345.
Section 3 - Conservation
Areas General Operat-
ions 325,710. 23,410.
Section 4 — Albion Hills
Conservation School 59,650.
Section 5 - Albion Hills
Conservation School
Farm
Section 6 - McMichael
Conservation Area -
Operations
38,500.
30,000.
Sectj on 7 - Water Control
Structures - Operations 26.3431
TOTAL CURRENT ORDINARY 1,148,487.
CURRENT SCHEMES:
Balance Dec. 31, 1965
Sectso}•i 8 — Conservation
& Reforestation Land 236,120.
Sectiop 9 - Reservoir
Land
Section 10 - Conserv-
ation Areas Devel-
opment
Section 11 - Black '
Creek Iioneer Village
Section 12 - General
Water Control Schemes
200,000.
50,345.
30,000.
9,818, 16.5Ai
OTHER
302,300.
59,650.
40,110.
342,584. 380,667. 402,060.
(1$,044.)
118,060. 118,060.
50,000. _50,000. •
Wale IMO ON
457,110. 223,555. 228,555. 5,000.
76,500. 61,500.
170.000. 46,250. 123,750,
15,000.
TOTAL CURRENT SCHEMES 1,139,730.
TOTAL GENERAL BUDGET
ESTIVATE 1966
1965 Municipal Levy
Net Increase
481,321. 620,365. 20,000'.
2.288.217. 823.90. 1.001.232. _422,060.
767,223.
56;4��s
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SECTION 1
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Municipal Levy
Provincial Grants
R E V E N U E
$ 283,797.
283,797.
EXPENDITURES
1966
ISM ESTIMATE
(1) PERSONNEL SERVICES:
A -1 Salaries per Establishment:
Office & Adminis-
tration 122,180.
Vacant Positions:
Patrol Officer
Clerical - Seasonal
Techinical Staff
Vacant. Positions:
Administrator - F.C.
& W.C. Div. Pt Tm.
Clerk - C.A. Div.
Technician - I.E. Dv.
4,500.
3,000.
118,659.
4,500.
4,000.
4,000.
A -2 Unemployment Insurance
A -3 Workmen's Compensation
A -4 Group Insurance & Pension
Plan
$ 567,594.
260,839.
6,200.
5,000.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (1)
(2) TRAVEL EXPENSE & ALLOWANCES:
A -11 Members' Allowances, Mile-
ages and Expenses 15,000. 14,000.
A -12 Staff Mileage & Expenses 16,500. 16,500.
A -13 Chairman's Expenses 2,000. 2,000.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (2) 33,500. 32,500.
(3) EQUIPMENT PURCHASES:
A -21 Office Equipment
Typewriter 550.
Duplicator (electric) 1,500.
Map Cabinet 600.
Filing Cabinet (4) 600. 3,250. 3,089. 4,019
1965
ESTIMATE
237,653.
6,500.
4,600.
1965
ACTUAL
231,656.
5,617.
4,684.
47,000. 16,00. _30,692.
319,039. 285,253. 272,649.
12,580.
14,785.
1,919.
29,284.
A -22 Tools & Equipment
Survey Equipment 75.
Mott Mower Attachments 110.
Portable Spawning Box 120.
Vibrator Sander 90..
3/8" Electric Drill 65.
Disc Sander 150.
ACCT.
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SECTION 1 -- GENERAL ApMTNISTRATION ( Contd)
1966 1965 1965
IITTEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL .
A -.22 Tools & Equipment (Contd)
Air Compressors (tractor
attachments) •100.
5/8" Electric Drill 195.
Fire..Pt mp .& Hose 2,500.
Radial Arm Saw 600. 4.005. 2,,18. ,,023.
A -23 Vehicles
Dump Truck (trade) 7,000.
1 Van (trade) 1,600.
1 Pick -Up (trade) 2,000.
2 3/4-ton Dump Box (tr)4,500.
1 -ton Stake (trade) 11700. 16.800, 15.300. 12,820.
A -24 Machinery
1 #65 Tractor with
Loader & Blade (tr) 5,000.
1 Rotary Mower'(trade) 700.
1 Road Sander 1.300. 7i000. 81050. J.110.
TOTAL.SUB- SECTION (3) 31,055. 27,621. 25,972.
(4) MATERIALS & SUPPLIES:
A -31 Uniforms & Equipment 3,500. 3,500. 4,191.
A -32 Postage 4,000. 4,000. 3,919.
A -33 Stationary & Office Sppls. 15,000. 15,000. 13,280.
A -34 Technical Plans & Maps 2,000. 6,000. 4,294.
A -35 Vehicle Repairs &.0p. Costs 13,000. 12,000. 15,574.
A -37 Machinery Repairs & Operat-
ing'Costs 2,000. 9,000. 8,898.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (4) 46,500. 49,500. 50,156.
(5) RENT.. UTILITY SERVICES:
A -41 Telephone & Commun. System 17,800. 16,000. 15,661
A -42 Light, Heat, Power & Water 2,500. 2,500. 2,024.
A -43 Rent 22,700. 21,600. 21,600.
A -44 Office Cleaning & Maintenancg 725001 6500. 5.347,.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (5) 50,500. 46,600. 44,612.
(6) GTHER:
A -51 Taxes - Non -Rev. Propert. 60,000. 50,000. 53,334.
A -52 Legal and Audit Fees 5,500. 5,500. 4,753.
A -53 General Expenses 3,000. 3,000. 1,664.
•
A -54 Insurance 9,000. 8,000. 8,793.
A -55 Bank Interest 9.0)0. 9.009.. 8.590..
TOTAL SUB - SECTION '(6) 87,000. 75,500. 77,134.
TOTAL SECTION 1 - GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION 567,594. 516,974. 499,817.
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SECTION 2
CONSERVATION SERVICES
Municipal Levy
Provincial Grants
R E V E N U E
$ 50,345.
50,345.
$ 100,690.
E X P E N D I T U R E S
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $
(1) FORESTRY:
A -61 Private Tree Planting 10,900. 6,000. 9,177.
A -62 Reforestation Subsidies 500. 750. 300.
A -63 Wildlife Habitat Imp-
rovement Project 500. 500. 250,.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (1) 11,900. 7,250. 9,727.
(2) LAND USE:
A -72 Grassed Waterway Subsidies 400. 800.
A -?3 Tile Drainage Subsidies 1,000. 2,000. 1,048.
A -75 Farm Pond Services 2,500. 2,500. 2,097.
A -76 Farm Tree Replacement
Programme 550. 1,500. 454.
A -77 Farm Plan Assistance 500. 1,000.
A-78 Conservation Assisstance
Programming 1,400.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (2) 6,350. 7,800. 3,599.
FISH & WILDLIFE:
(3)
A-82 Fish Rearing 2,100. 1,700. 1,782.
A-83 Bird Feed 550. 500. 338.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (3) ?,650. 2,200. 2,120.
(4) PARKS & CONSERVATION AREkS :
A -91 Equipment
1 Boat 300.
300 Garbage Barrels 1,240.
180 Picnic Tables 5,500.
20 Outhouses 4,000.
10 Barbecue Grills 200.
10 Benches 200.
Signs & Finishing
Materials 2,600. 14,040. 14,100. 12,001.
A -92 Options Not Exercised for
Proposed Schemes Abandoned 500. 500. 105.
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SECTION 2 -- CQNSERVATION SERVICES (Contd)
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
A -93 Techical Studies for
Proposed Schemes Abandoned
(maps, pans, ,appraisals
etc.) 500. 500.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (4) 15,040. 15,100. .12,106.
(5) WATER CONTROL:
A -103 Operation of Flood Warning,
System 2,000. 2,000. 1,490.
A -104 Options Not Exercised.for
Proposed Schemes Abandoned 500. 500. 22.
A -105 Technical Studies for
Proposed Schemes Abandoned 500. 500. 1,492.
A -106 Fill Regulations Enforcement 1,000. 1.000, 262.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (5) 4,000. 4,000. 3,266.
(6) PUBLIC RELATIONS & EDUCATION:
A -111 Advertising 500. 500. 380.
A -112 Public Relations Consultant 6,500. 5,500. 5,648.
A -113 Publications & General Printing
10 -year Report
(artwork & Layout) 1,000.
Conservation Areas Map 2;500.
Black Creek Brochures 800.
Flood Control Newsletter 300.
General Printing .500.
Directory & Handbook 400:
Teachers, Guide -
Educational Tours 1,100.
Conservation News-
'letter (4Y . 500:
Conservation Assttance
Programme .500. 7,600. 7,800. 7,812.
A -114 Tours & Special Days 2,500. 3,000. 2,514.
A -115 School Programme 30,800 . 28,000. 26,252.
•
A -116 Photography, Photographic
Supplies, Engraving,
Professional Photos. 2,800. 2,500. 2,659.
A -117 Exhibits & Displays 2,200. 2,400. 1,801.
A -118 Motion Picture Programme 7,000. 3,000. 4,113.
A -119 Press Clipping Service 350. 300. 288.
A -120 Promotional Contingencies 500. 500. 693.
TOTAL SUB - SECTION (6) 60,750. 53,500. 52,160.
TOTAL SECTION 2 - CONS. SERVICES 100,690. 89,850. 82,978.
TOTAL SECTIONS 1 and 2: 668,284. 606,824. 582,795.
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213
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SECTION 3
CONSERVATION AREAS & GENERAL OPERATIONS
R E V E N U E
Municipal Levy $ 23,410.
Conservation Areas 235,000.
Pioneer Village Gift Shop 32,000.
Pioneer Village Craft Programme 3,300.
General 52.000. $ ,3251Q.
General
Heart Lake
Labour
Materials
214 Glen Haffy
Labour
Materials
215
216
218
Albion Hills
Labour
Materials
Boyd
Labour
Materials
Greenwood
Labour
Materials
EXPENDITURES
1966
ITEM ESTIMATE
7,000. 7,000.
31,950.
6,755.
14,225.
3,800.
26,500.
8,175.
22,700.
12,150.
11,750.
5,575.
220 Black Creek
Lab our 84,550.
Materials 10,950.
Gift Shop - Stock 21,000.
Gift Shop - Operation 4,500.
Craft Programme 3,000.
221 Humber Trai is
Labour
Materials
2,500.
645.
222 Claremont
Labour 5,800.
Materials 2,750.
224 Cold Creek
Labour
Materials
5,385.
2,300.
225 Flood Control Properties 2,000.
226 Palgrave
Labour 550.
Materials 300.
227 Woodbridge
Labour
Materials
1,400.
600.
38,705.
18,025.
34,675.
34,850.
17,325.
95,500.
25,500.
3,000.
3,145.
1965
ESTIMATE
7,000.
33,950.
15,050.
32,950.
31,205.
14,375.
84,350.
24,000.
2,700.
1965
ACTUAL
$
6,855.
34,374.
17,670.
29,817.
33,797.
15,642.
81,711.
24,774.
2,743.
2,120. 2,585.
8,550. 8,425. 7,948.
7,685,
2,000.
850.
7,150. 7,999.
2,500. 1,623.
850.
196.
2,000. 2,550. 1,853.
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SECTION -- CONSERVATION AREAS & GENERAL OPERATIONS (Contd)
ACCT.
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1966 1965 1965
ITEM, ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
229 Bruce's Mill
Labour 14,150.
Materials 5,450. 19,600. 10,000. 5,728.
231 Claireville
Labour 400.
Materials 400. 800. 500. 769.
233 Petticoat Creek
Labour. 500.
Materials 6,000, 6,500, 2,536,.
TOTAL SECTION 3
CONSERVATION AREAS
AND GENERAL OPERATIONS 325,710.
325,710. 279,675. 278,620,
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SECTION 4
ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION SCHOOL -- OPERATIONS
R E V E N U E
5 -Day School Programme - Fees $ 36,000.
Week -End Programme - Fees 11,000.
Summer Programme - Fees 11,450.
Miscellaneous Receipts 1,200,. $ 59,650.
EXPENDITURES
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
230 Food & Other Services 24,000. 23,000. 23,351.
Salaries and Wages
(Janitor, Casual
Teachers & Maintnc.) 20,000. 16,540. 17,050.
Bus Service 2,400. 2,000. 2,112.
Repairs & Maintenance 4,000. 4,000. 4,082.
Heat, Hydro, Telephone, etc. 3,500. 3,300• 3,537.
Stationery & Teaching Aids 2,300. 2,200. 2,309.
Travel 400. 300. 368.
Insurance 600. 575. 575.
Furniture & Equipment 2,000. 4,200. 4,148.
Miscellaneous 450. 700. 549.
TOTAL SECTION 4 -
ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION SCHOOL 59,650. 56,815. 58,081.
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SECTION 5
ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION SCHOOL - FARM OPERATIONS
R E V E N U E
Sale of Livestock $ 39,900.
Sale of Other Produce 210.
$ 40,110.
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E! P E N D I T U R E S
1966 1965 1965
IEM ESTMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
Labour 5,400. 4,500. 4,972.
Machinery (Rental) 1,200. 1,000. 856.
Feed 3,000. 2,500. 2,796.
Livestock Purchases 25,600. 29,000. 29,110.
Gasoline & Librication 340. 350. 368.
Hydro, Phone, etc. 300. 325. 328.
Maintenance & Repairs 200. 650. 653.
Travel 160. 160. 158.
Straw 300. 285. 281.
Seed, Fertilizer, Agricultural
Chemicals etc. 1,000. 1,085. 1,060.
Miscellaneous 1,000. 1,050. 1,064.
TOTAL SECTION 5 --
ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION SCHOOL -
FARM OPERATIONS
38,500.
40,905. 41,646.
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SECTION 6
McMICHAEL CONSERVATION AREA -- OPERATIONS
R E V E N U E
Provincial Grants $ 304000.
E X P E N D I T U R E S
$ x,0.000.
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
C63G (1) PERSONNEL SERVICES:
General Duty - Male 5,000.
General Duty - Female 3,000.
Part -Time Attendants 5,000.
Pension, Workmen?s
Compensation, Group
Medical etc. 1,300. 14,300.
(2) EQUIPMENT PURCHASES: 500. 500.
(3) TOOLS & EQUIPMT.: 500. 500.
(4) MATERIALS & SUPPLIES:
Uniforms 300.
Stationery, Postage etc. 200.
Machinery Repairs &
Operating Costs 500.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Supplies 2,000. 3,000.
(5) UTILITY SERVICES:
Telephone 300.
Light, Heat, Power &
-Water 2,000.
Building Maintenance
Services 750.
Collection Maintenance
Services 2,500.
Grounds & Roads
Maintenance 2,000. 7,550.
(6) OTHER:
Taxes 1,000.
Building Insurance 500.
Fine Arts & Contents
Insurance 1,000.
Miscellaneous &
Interest 1,650. 4.150.
TOTAL SECTION 6 --
McMICHAEL CONSERVATION AREA
-- OPERATIONS 30,000. 5,500. 3,428.
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SECTION 7
WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES -- OPERATIONS
Municipal Levy
Provincial Grants
R E V E N U E
$ 9,818.
14,525.
$ 26.343.
A-44.
EXPENDITURES
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
C53G CLAIREVILLE DAM:
Wages 5,643.
General Maintenance 5,000.
Overhaul & Replacement 5,000. 15,643. 8,500. 8,599.
*C6G ALBION HILLS DAM:
Overhaul Mainteancne 200.
Overhaul Structure 10,000. 10,200.
*C42G BRUCE?S MILL DAM:
General Maintenance 500. 500.
TOTAL SECTION 7 --
WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES --
OPERATIONS
26,343.
8,500. 8,599.
*'Note -- Previous years operating costs included in Conservation
Areas Operating Budget, but are now subject to 75% Grant
for most items.
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SECTION 8
CONSERVATION & REFORESTATION LAND
Municipal Levy
Provincial Grants
R E V E N U E
$ 118,060.
118 060.
EXPENSES
CONSERVATION & REFOREST-
ATION LAND:
$ ;16,120.
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE AC TUAL
St. George's Lake --
1965 -1966 Reserve 100,000.
C.A. -42 - Glen Haffy
Properties Under
Expropriation 10,120.
C.A. -33 - Black Creek
Properties Under
Expropriation 46,000.
C.A. -45 - Glen Major
Extension &
C.A. -46 - Glen Haffy
Extension 60,000.
FOREST & WILDLIFE 20,000.
TOTAL SECTION 8 --
CONSERVATION AND
REFORESTATION LAND 236,120. 246,120. 140,000. 119,474.
ACCT.
Municipal Levy
Provincial Grants
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SECTION 9
RESERVOIR LAND
R E V E N U E
$ 50,000.
150,000. $ 200,000.
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EXPENDITURES
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
Reservoir Sites Land 200,000. 200,000. 350,000. 350 1000.
TOTAL SECTION 9 --
RESERVOIR LAND
200,000. 200,000. 350,000. 350,000.
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SECTION 10
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
R E V E N U E
Municipal Levy
Metropolitan Toronto &
Region Conservation
Foundation
Provincial Grants
$ 223,555.
5,000.
228,555.
$ 457.110.
EXPENDITURES
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
C2C HEART LAKE:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
1. Reforestation
2. Landscape Trees
3. Wildlife Shuubs
200.
20.
500. 720.
Ground Development:
4. Water System 900.
6. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 700.
7. Entrance Gates 500.
8. Hydro Service 250. 2,350.
Road Construction:
10. Surface Area Road 8,000. 8,000.
Building Construction:
19. Supt's. Residence -
Improvements 250. 250.
River, Lake & Stream Imp.
20. Shore Improvements 5,500. 5,500.
General Development:
22. General Development 2,000. 2,000.
Labour & Interest:
23. Labour & Interest 18,675.
TOTAL - C2C 37,495. 18,050. 18,539.
C6C ALBION HILLS:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
1. Reforestation
2. Landcape Trees
3. Wildlife Habitat
250.
200.
'250. 700.
Ground Development:
4. Landscape Beach Area 500.
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SECTL)N 10 -- CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT
1966
ITEM ESTIMATE
C6C ALBION HTLLS (Contd)
5. S..sd, Sod, Chemicals 1,500.
6. Agriculture Demon. 4,200.
7. Hydro Service 200.
$. Water Service 1,400.
10. Entrance Sign 1,000.
Road Construction:
13. Bridge Railing 500.
20. Road Surfacing 5,000.
Building Construction:
25. Agriculture Demon. 4,000.
26. Beach Centre 700.
River, Lake & Stream Imp.
2$. Pond Construction 3,500.
29. Stream Improvement 900.
General Development:
31. General Development 2,500.
Labour & Interest:
32. Labour & Interest 21,570.
TOTAL C6C
$,$00.
5,500.
4,700.
4,400.
2,500.
21,00.
4$,170.
C7C COLD CREEK:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
1. Landscape Trees 500. 500.
Ground Development:
2A. Picnic Area Develop. 200.
3. Fencing 500.
4. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 700.
5. Water Service 550. 1,950.
Road Construction:
6. Road Surfacing 3,000. 3,000.
General Development:
10. General Develop. 1,000. 1,000.
Labour & Interest:
11. Labour & Interest $,105. $,105.
(CONTD)
1965
ESTIMATE
A -4$
1965
ACTUAL
117,965. 127,076.
TOTAL C7C 14,555. 10,345. 9,527
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1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
ACCT.
C$C BOYD:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
2. Landscape Trees 20.
3. Wildlife Shrubs 500. 520.
Ground Development:
4. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 3,500.
6. Entrance Gates 1,000.
$. Water Supply 2,650. 7,150.
Road Construction:
11. Road Construction 1$,000.
13. Parking Lot Const. 2,000. 20,000.
Building Construction:
14. Central Workshop
Improvements 200.
15. House #2 Improve. 1,200.
16. Refreshment Booth 20,000.
17. Checking Station 150. 21,550.
River Lake & Stream Imp.
19. Stream Improiement 5,000. 5,000.
Gene:- -al Development:
21. General Developmt. 2,000. 2,000.
Labour & Interest:
22. Labour & Interest 26,375. 261375.
TOTAL C$C $2,595. 26,100. 23,055.
C13C GLEN HAFFY:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
1. Landscape Trees 50. 50.
Ground Development:
3. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 500.
4. Entrance Sign 600.
5. Hydro Service 340. 1,440.
Building Construction:
11. Fish Hatchery Impr. 250.
13. House No. 1, 1,200.
14. Workshop Improvemnt. 100. 1,550.
General Development:
16. General Development 1,000. 1,000.
Lab our & Interest:
17. Labour & Interest 11,195. 11,195.
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SECTION 10 CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT (CONTD1
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
C13C GLEN HAFFY (Contd)
TOTAL C13C ' 15,235. 18,620. 15,108.
C14C GREENWOOD:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
lA Reforestation 100. 100.
Ground Development:
1. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1,300.
2. Entrance Gates 200. 1,500.
General Development:
6. General Development 1,000. 1,000.
Labour & Interest:
7. Labour & Interest 9,745. 9,745.
TOTAL C14C 12,345. 13,050. 12,666.
C15C GLEN MAJOR:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
1. Reforestation 120. 120.
Ground Development:
4. Fencing 500. 500.
General Development:
6. General Development 500. 500.
Labour & Interest:
7. Labour & Interest 2,090. 2,090.
TOTAL C15C 3,210. 3,080. 2,863.
C17C HUMBER TRAILS:
General Development:
4. General Development 200.. 200.
Lab our & Interest:
5. Labour & Interest 900. 900.
TOTAL C),7C 1,100. 1,190. 460.
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SECTION 10 -- CONSERVATION AREAS
DEVELOPMENT
ITEM
C19C CLAREMONT:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
1. Landscape Trees 50.
2. Reforestation 100.
Ground Development:
3. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 500.
General Development:
$. General Development 1,000.
Labour & Interest:
9. Labour & Interest 5,745.
TOTAL C19C
C2$C BLACK CREEK:
Tree.& Wildlife Plantings:
3. Landscape Trees 1,500.
Ground Development:
4. Hydro Service 33,000.
5. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 2,000.
6. Fencing 4,500.
7. Agriculture Demon. 500.
$. Sewer 33,000.
9. Water Service 15,000.
Road Construction:
10. Road Construction. 7,500.
Building Construction:
12. Washroom
13. Supt's. House
17,000.
750.
River, Lake & Stream Imp.
14. Pond Construction 23,000.
General Development:
15. General Development 2,000.
16. Engineering 2,000.
Labour & Interest:
17. Labour & Interest 16,495.
TOTAL C2$C
1966
ESTIMATE
150.
500.
1,000.
5,745.
7,395.
(CONTD!
1965
ESTIMATE
1965
ACTUAL
1,500.
$$,000.
7,500.
17,750.
23,000.
4,000.
16,49.
15$,245.
10,0$0. 12,946.
22,730. 22,914.
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SECTION 10 -- CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT (CONTD)
1966 1965 1965
ITS ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
C42C BRUCE?S MILL:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
1. Landscape Trees 1,Q50. 1,050.
Ground Development:
3. Hydro Service 800.
4. N, ure Trail 250.
6. Water Supply 1,400.
7. Entrance Develop. 300.
8. Seed, Sod, Chemicals 1,000. 3,750.
Road Construction:
13. Parking Lot Const. 20,600.
14. Access Road Surface 1,500. 22,100.
Building Construction:
15. Service Building 2,300. 2,300.
River, Lake & Stream Imp.
25. Peach Improvement 2,000. 2,000.
General Development:
27. General Development 500. 500.
Labour & Interest:
28. Labour & Interest 16,135. 16,135.
TOTAL C42C 47,835. 98,385. 102,681.
C47C PALGRAVE:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
1. Wildlife Flood Plots 50.
2. Reforestation '40. 90.
Ground Development:
4. Hiking Trails 100. 100.
River, Lake & Stream Imp.
6. Stream Improvement 200. 200.
General Development:
7. General Development 100. 100.
Labour & Interest:
8. Labour & Interest 1,375. 1,375.
TOTAL C47C 1,865. 3,340. 1,912.
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SECTION 10 -- CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT (CONTD)
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
- $ $ $
C51C WOODBRIDGE:
Ground Development:
2. Fencing 400.
4. Seed, Sod, Chemicals $00.
6. Erosion Control 2,000. 3,200.
Road Construction:
7. Road Surfacing 2,700.
7A. Parking Lot Barriers 150.
$. Entrance Devlopmt. 1,250. 4,100.
Building Construction:
9. Pavilion 200. 200.
General Development:
11. General Development 500. 500.
Labour & Interest:
12. Labour & Interest 5,165. 51.1(15.
TOTAL C51C 13,165. 5,650. 3,$44.
C53C CLAIREVILLE:
Tree & Wildlife Plantings:
1. Landscape Trees
2. Wildlife Shrubs
3. Reforestation
250.
2,500.
300. 3,050.
Building Construction:
1$. Houses No. 1 & No. 2 750. 750.
General Development:
23. Engineering 1,000.
24. General Development 500. 1,500.
Labour & Interest:
25. Labour & Interest $,600. $,600.
TOTAL C53C 13,900. 22,200. 12,047.
TOTAL SECTION 10 --
CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT 457,110. 370,7$5. 365,645.
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SECTION 11
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
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R E V E N U E
Municipal Levy $ 61,500.
Metropolitan Toronto
& Region .Conservation
Foundation 15,000. $ 26,00.
EXPENDITURES
1966 1965 1965
ACCT. ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ —
G2 1. Roblin's Mill 43,000.
2. General Development 3,000.
3. Consultant 3,000.
4. Balance Access
Bridge & Approach 20,000.
5. 0o11ection 6,000.
6. Mud Brick House 1,00.
SUB -TOTAL
Winter Works
TOTAL SECTION 11 --
76,500. 75,000. 85,396.
&L800.
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE 76,500. 83,800. 85,396.
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SECTION 12
GENERAL WATER CONTROL SCHEMES
Municipal Levy
Provincial Grants
R E V E N U E
$ 46,250.
121,750.
$ 170t000.
EXPENDITURES
1966 1965 1965
ITEM ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
W.C. -37 Extension
of Flood Warning $
System 10,000. 10,000. ,4 2 2.
Engineering Studies 5,000. 5,000. 2,244.
Stouffville Water
Conservation Reservoir 150,000.
G6 Stream Bank Erosion
Control
5v000. 5 , 845 .
TOTAL SECTION 12 --
GENERAL WATER CONTROL
SCHEMES 170,000. 170,000. 20,000. 16,511.
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METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
February 9, 1966
FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
1966 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
SECTION 1:
PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL
AND WATER CONSERVATION:
REVENUE:
(a) All Municipalities Benefitting:
Metropolitan Toronto
Ajax Town
Brampton Town
Richmond Hill Town
Bolton Village
Caledon East Village
Markham Village
Pickering Village
Stouffville Village
Woodbridge Village
Adjala Township
Albion Township
Caledon Township
Chinguacousy Township
King Township
Markham Township
Mono Township
Pickering Township
Toronto Township
Toronto Gore Township
Uxbridge Township
Vaughan Township
Whitchurch Township
(b) Balance, December 31/65
''•(c) Transfer from General Levy
(d) Anticipated Government Grants
$ 801,572.90
1,406.40
4,848.60
4,356.80
1,301.00
,232.80
1,402.90
525.70
998.30
2,166.00
64.20
1,289.70
192.20
1,550.00
2,389.80
5,164.90
59.00
5,150.80
5,020.00
617.80
322.80
11,469.30
930.50
$ 853,032.40
23,223.50
50,000.00
4,146,755.90
(e) Anticipated Province of Ontario Loan 632,500.00
TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES:
TOTAL
Schedule "A"
Property Settle-
ments 2,000,000.
F.1. Claire -
ville Dam 46,000.
F.7. Finch Dam 2,000,000.
F.12. York Mills
Channel 600,000.
Schedule "C"
Property
Settlements_.-
LEVY
500,000.
11,500.
150,000.
$ 5,705,511.80
GOVERNMENT
GRANTS
PROVINCIAL
LOANS
1,500,000.
34,500.
1,500,000. 500,000.
450,000.
P.2. Milne Dam 530,000. 397,500.
Schedule "D" .
Property
Settlements U9,511:80 264, 755.90 264.755.90
132,500.
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
5,705,511.80 926,255.90 4,146,755.90 632,500.
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,METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
February 9, 1966
FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
1966 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
SECTION 2:
PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL &
WATER CONSERVATION:
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Benefitting:
Schedule "B" -- Black Creek
Plan For Flood Control and
Water Conservation:
REVENUE:
Balance, December 31st, 1965 $ 141,217.00
1966 Levy - Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto 82,500.00
Sub -Total $ 223,717.00
Anticipated Government Grants 1,111,500.00
Bank Loan 146,783.00
TOTAL REVENUE $ 1,482,000.00
EXPENDITURES:
Property Settlements
Project B.5 (balance of
contract) 938,000. 234400. 703,500.
Project B.4 - Contract 419,000. 104,20._ 314,250.
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: 1,482,000. 370,500. 1,111,500.
TOTAL LEVY GRANTS
$ $
125,000. 31,250. 93,750.
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METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
February 9, 1966
FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
1966 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAMME
SECTION 3:
BENEFITTING MUNICIPALITIES - WATER CONTROL SCHEMES:
rtEVENUE :
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Levy
Town of Brampton Levy
Government Grants
TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURES:
TOTAL
$
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto:
Extension to Scheme W.C. -42 --
Channel Improvements - Massey
Creek
Scheme W.C. -43 - Channel
Improvements - Highland Creek
Engineering Study - West
Branch Don River - Bathurst
Street to Finch Avenue
Engineering Study - West
Branch Don River -- Forks of
the Don to Sunnybrook Hospital
Engineering Study - Humber
River -- Blak Creek to
Scarlett Road
Town of Brampton:
Scheme W.C. -38
Improvements -
Mains Creek
47,000.00
53,000.00
$ 83,250.00
292,033.50
361,783.50
$ ,737,067.00
LEVY
$
23,500.00
26,500.00
GRANTS
23,500.00
26,500.00
10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
27,000.00 20,250.00
6,750.00
16,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00
-- Channel
- Etobicoke and
58J 067.00 292,031.50 2921033.50
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
737,067.00 375,283.50 361,783.50
NOTE: Schemes will be proceeded with when approved by the Municipality
concerned, and levies billed as work progresses.
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February 3, 1966
RE: WATERCOURSES UNDER AUTHORITY JURISDICTION
The &.D.H.P. Advisory Board adopted the following Resolution at their
Meeting held on April 29th, 1904:
"Res. #6 -- THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- The Authority outline
the criteria by which the Authority determines its responsibility
for watercourses under its jurisdiction;"
At Meeting #7/64 of the Executive Committee held on May 7th, 1964, the
Executive received the Recommendations of the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board,
and recommended that the matter be studied.
The Staff have considered this matter, and submit the following infor-
mation for your consideration.
(1) THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT:
The Conservation Authorities Act defines the area over which Authorities
have jurisdiction. In this connection, the following are Sections of
the Act which are applicable:
Section 1.(ml - "Watershed" means an area drained by a river and its
tributaries. R.S.O. 1960, c. 62, s. 1; 1961 -6, c. 16,
s. 1.
Section 4. {4) - The Metropolitan Conservation Authority has jurisdiction
in all matters provided for in this Act over an area
composed of all areas formerly under the jurisdictions
of the Etobicoke - Mimico Conservation Authority, the
Humber Valley Conservation Authority, the Don Valley
Conservation Luthority, and the Rouge, Duffin, Highland,
Petticoat Conservation Authority, together with all
other areas lying between the westerly limit of the
area fromerly under the jurisdiction of the Etobicoke-
Mimico Conservation Authority and the easterly limit
of the area formerly under the jurisdiction of the Rouge,
Duffin, Highland, Petticoat Conservation Authority and
which front on Lake Ontario and together with the area
within the watershed of Carruthers Creek and the area
known as Toronto Island.
(2) THE MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE ACT:
The following section of the above Act makes reference to jurisdiction:
Section 8.(15)- -Where the proposed drainage work is to be undertaken
within a watershed over which a conservation authority
established under The Conservation Authorities Act has
jurisdiction, the clerk shall notify the secretary - treasurer
of the authority in writing of the location and estimated
cost of the work and of the date of the council meeting
at which the report will be read and considered.
(3) REGULATIONS:
By Resolution #2$/64 of February 21st, 1964, the Authority adopted
Regulations under The Conservation Authorities Act applicable to fill
and construction. These were filed as Ontario Regulations 253/64 and
were gazetted October 10, 1964, Vol. XCVII, No. 41, pages 2872 -3.
The Regulations regulate the construction of buildings or structures
in areas below the high water marks of rivers, creeks, or streams, and
regulate the placing or dumping of fill of any kind in areas defined
by the Authority.
The following are the Schedules of the Areas covered by the Regulations:
RE: Watercourses Under Authority Jurisdiction
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Schedule 1: That part of the watershed of Etobicoke Creek extending
norcherly from Lake Ontario to,
(a) Lot 23 in Concession II W. in the Township of Chinguacousy
in the County of Peel on the west branch of that creek; and
(b) Lot 11 in Concession III E. in the said Township of Ching -
uacousy on the east branch of that creek,
as shown on maps filed in the office of the Registrar of Regulations
at Toronto as Nos. 340 to 361, both inclusive.
Schedule 2: That part of the Mimico Creek watershed extending norther'y
from Lake Ontario to,
(a) Lot 6 in Concession V in the Township of Chinguacousy in the
County of Peel on the west branch of that creek; and
(b) Lot 8 in Concession V in the said Township of Chinguacousy
on the east branch of that creek,
as shown on maps filed in the office of the Registrar of Regulations
at Toronto as Nos. 362 to 377, both inclusive.
Schedule 3: That part of the watershed of the Humber River extending
northerly from Lake Ontario to,
(a) Lot 10 in each of Concessions VII and IX in the Township
of Toronto Gore in the County of Peel on the west branch
of that river;
(b) Lot 32 in Concession VI in the Township of Adjala in the
County of Simcoe on the main branch of that river;
(c) Lot 3 in Concession VII in the Town ship of King in the
County of York on the east branch of that river; and
(d) Lot 38 in Concession III in the Township of York in the
said County of York on the tributary of that river that
is commonly known as Black Creek;
as shown on maps filed in the office of the Registrar of Regulations
at Toronto as Nos. 37$ to 427, both inclusive.
Schedule 4: That part of the watershed of the Don River extending
northerly from the Bloor Street Viaduct in the City of
Toronto in the County of York to,
(a) Lot 25 in Concession IV in the Township of Vaughan in the
said County of York on the west branch of that river;
(b) Lot 30 in Concession II and Lot 28 in Concession III in the
said Township of Vaughan on the upper tributaries of the
east branch of that river;
(c) Lot 11 in Concession II in the Township of Markham in the
said County of York on the upper tributaries of the east
branch of that river; and
(d) Lot 30 in Range I in the Township of Scarborough in the
said County of York on the tributary of that river that
is commonly known as Massey Creek,
as shown on maps filed in the office of the Registrar of Regulations
at Toronto as Nos. 428 to 466, both inclusive.
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Schedule 5: That part of the watershed of Highland Creek extending
northerly from Lake Ontario to,
(a) Lot 26 in Range I and Lot 2$ in Concession II in the
Township of Scarborough in the County of York on the
upper tributaries of the west branch of that creek;
and
(b) Lot 1$ in Concession III and Lot 24 in Concession IV in
the said Township of Scarborough on the upper tributaries
of the east branch of that creek,
as shown on maps filed in the office of the Registrar of Regulations
at Toronto as Nos. 467 to 479, both inclusive.
Schedule 6: That part of the watershed of Petticoat Creek extending
northerly from Lake Ontario to Lot 35 in Concession II
in the Township of Pickering in the County of Ontario,
as shown on maps filed in the office of the Registrar
of Regulations at Toronto as Nos. 4$0 to 4$3, both
inclusive.
Schedule 7: That part of the watershed of the Rouge River extending
northerly from Lake Ontario to,
(a) Lot 25 in Concession II in the Township of Markham in the
County of York on the upper tributaries of the west branch
of that river;
(b) Lot 1 in Concession III and Lot 4 in Concession IV of the
Township of Whitchurch in the said County of York on the
upper tributaries of the west branch of that river;
(c) Lot 35 in Concession VIII in the said Township of Markham
on the upper tributaries of the east branch of that river;
and
(d) Lot 2 in Concession VI in the said Township of Whitchurch
on the upper tributaries of the east branch of that river,
as shown on maps filed in the office of the Registrar of Regulations
at Toronto as Nos. 4$0, 4$4 to 519, both inclusive.
Schedule $: That part of the watershed of Duffin Creek extending north-
erly from Lake Ontario to,
(a) Lot 6 in Concession IX in the Township of Whitchurch in the
County of York on the upper tributaries of the west branch
of that creek;
(b) Lot 7 in Concession I in the Township of Uxbridge in
the County of Ontario on the upper tributaries of the west
branch of that creek;
(c) Lot 17 in Concession II in the Township of Pickering in the
said County of Ontario on the centre branch of that creek;
(d) Lot 22 in Concession VIII in the said Township of Pickering
on the upper tributaries of the east branch of that creek;
and
(e) Lot 4, in Concession 7 in the said Township of Uxbridge
on the upper tributaries of the east branch of that creek,
as shown on maps filed in the office of the Registrar of Regulations
at Toronto as Nos. 520 to 555, both inclusive.
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RE: Watercourses Under Authority Jurisdiction
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(4) PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL
AND WATER CONSERVATION:
The Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation made provision for
the acquisition of approximately 7,600 acres of flood plain land. In
accordance with procedures established by the Province of- Ontario,
the Authority adopted a Master Plan for Flood Plain and Conservation
Lands at Meeting #1 held on February 9th, 1962. The Plan was submitted
to the Province of Ontario for approval in principle, and this has been
the basis of the Authority?s flood plain land acquisitions. The follow-
ing is a summary by watershed of lands included in this Master Plan:
Etohicoke Creek:
- Main Branch of the Etobicoke Creek from the mouth to
No. 7 Highway By -pass north of the Town of Brampton;
- East Branch from the confluence of the Main Branch to
Derry Road East;
Mimico Creek:
From the mouth to the Derry Road East;
Humber River:
- The Main Branch from the mouth to Highway No. 7;
The West Branch from the confluence of the Main Branch to
the Claireville Reservoir;
Don River:
- From Bloor Street to the forks
- The East Branch from the forks
Finch Dam and Reservoir;
- Wilket Creek from the West Don
- Massey Creek from the forks of
Warden Avenue;
- The East Branch of the Don from
Willowdale Dam and Reservoir;
of the Don;
of the Don to the High
to Lawrence Avenue;
the Don to St. Clair and
the forks of the Don to the
Rouge River:
- The Main Branch from the mouth to Steeles Avenue;
- The Little Rouge River from the confluence with the
to John Street (Steeles Avenue);
Duffin Creek:
- The Main Branch from
two Branches;
Highland Creek:
Main Branch
the mouth to the confluence of the other
- The Main Branch from the mouth to the confluence of the
other two Branches;'
- The South Branch from the confluence of the Main Branch to
Markham Road;
- The North Branch from the confluence of the Main Branch to
Ellsemere Road east to Markham Road;
- The small tributary joining the North Branch, north to the
Lansing Road;
(5) PLANNING:
It has been the policy of the Department of Municipal Affairs, the
Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board, and The Ontario Municipal Board
(re restricted area by -laws only), to refer official plans, sub - division
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plans, and restricted area by -laws to the Authority for comment on
drainage in all areas where major rivers and tributaries are involved.
The Authority has co- operated extensively with municipalities and
planning boards in the region in providing data for flood plain
zoning -- e.g. - restricted area by -law, Township of Vaughan -- all
of the major drainage courses and major tributaries of the Don and
Humber Rivers in the Township of Vaughan are designated as flood plain
zones and the basic data for this zoning has been provided by the
Authority.
(6) POLLUTION CONTROL AND
WATER SUPPLY:
The Ontario Water Resources Commission, by legislation, has responsibil-
ity for pollution control and for the regulation of water supply in
the Province of Ontario. In this connection, the Authority has co-
operated with the O.W.R.C. in a sampling programme of the major rivers
and tributaries and receives all reports prepared by them on conditions
or rivers in the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority.
The Authority provides information to the O.W.R.C. on sources of
pollution determined from the regular aerial patrol.
In general, the O.W.R.C. also submits for consideration of the Authority,
information on applications for permits for the extraction of water from
the major drainage courses and their tributaries.
(7) CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS:
The Authority has been persuing a programme of major channel improve-
ments under the Plan for Flood Control, and these improvements have
been constructed on lands owned by the Authority or lands acquired by
a municipal corporation. Major improvements have not been undertaken
on privately owned lands.
The Authority, in co- operation with the Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto, has been undertaking a yearly programme of erosion control
and channel improvements. Such improvements have been limited to lands
owned by the Authority or the Metropolitan Corporation.
During the past two years, the Authority has been carrying out stream
improvements and erosion control measures on a demonstration basis on
provately owned lands in headwater areas, through agreement with the
owners.
(8) CONCLUSION:
By legislation, the Authority has jurisdiction in all manners provided
for in the Conservation Authorities Act. The jurisdiction with respect
to regulations, acquisition of flood plain land, construction of
river channel improvements, and erosion control measures, has been
established as Authority policy by the full Authority.
With respect to planning, pollution control, and water supply, the
Authority's participation has been as the result of co- operation
by municipalities, planning boards, the Ontario Municipal Board, and
the Ontario Water Resources Commission.
/K K. G. Higgs
Director of Operations
February 3rd, 1966
SCHEDULE "C"
ZONING AND ACQUISITION
OF
FLOOD PLAIN LANDS
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At Executive Meeting #17/65 held October 20, 1965, the
following resolution was adopted:
"Res. #348 - RESOLVED THAT: Report 1i12/65 of the Etobicoke-
Mimico Advisory Board be received and that the recommendations
contained therein and set forth herein, be dealt with as
indicated:
1. The Executive Committee give consideration to the matter
of securing improved co- operation from municipalities and
their planning boards in achieving proper zoning of flood
plain lands and the acquisition of these flood plain lands
on some basis whereby the municipalities will further
assist the Authority in obtaining said lands;
Refer to the Staff
for a report;
In order to adequately cover the information requested in the
above resolution, the Staff has deemed it desirable to review
the whole field of Authority involvement in the matter of the
approval of subdivisions, zoning by -laws and official plans,
to present a summary of present procedures and their effect-
iveness and, finally, to make certain specific recommendations.
I. HISTORY:
At the time of the formation of The Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority, it was the practice of the
Community Planning Branch (formerly of Department of Planning
and Development, now Municipal Affairs) to submit drafts of
Official Plans, Zoning By -Laws and Subdivisions to the Con-
servation Branch of the Department of Planning and Develop-
ment for consideration and comment.
The Branch in turn forwarded these documents to the Field
Officer assigned to the Authority to which the documents were
applicable. The Field Officer was directed to prepare a report
for the Conservation Branch concerning the vulnerability of
the subject area to flooding or erosion and its relationship,
if any, to proposed plans of the Authority.
Initially, very little consideration was given by the
Community Planning Branch to the Field Officer's report; in
fact, at the outset the full report was seldom, if ever,
passed on. Gradually, more weight was given to these Field
Officers' reports until ultimately the Community Planning
Branch would not make a final recommendation to approve or
disapprove a specific application without first having re-
ceived a reply from the Conservation Branch.
By January of 1964, there was no longer a Field Officer
of the Conservation Branch assigned to this Authority, and it
was the decision of the Conservation Branch to forward these
documents directly to the Staff of the Authority for report.
The comments of our Staff were then forwarded by the Con-
servation Branch to the Community Planning Branch.
Over the same period of time, other agencies and
individuals came to recognize the interest of the Authority
in many of the proposals related to planning in the area and,
as a result, requests for comments from the Staff of the
Authority began to arrive in ever- increasing numbers from
various Municipal Planning Departments, various Works
Departments and, in many cases, from prospective developers.
In most cases, replies were forwarded in connection with
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these requests identical to the reports being forwarded to the
Conservation Branch. Because of some confusion and time delays in
processing replies through the various agencies, the Department of
Municipal Affairs has now decided to forward proposed subdivision
plans directly to the Authority for comment, and negotiations are
under way to have the same procedure followed with regard to Official
Plans and Zoning By -Laws.
When the staff first became involved in considering such
applications, any adverse comments resulted in an application being
refused, and ultimately the prospective developer found it necessary
to go through the time - consuming process of making a revised
submission of a proposal. A situation has now evolved that in a
large percentage of proposed developments, the applicant actually
approaches the staff for our comments prior to making a formal
submission for approval. This has added steadily to the work load
of the staff, but has certainly done much to remove the time - consuming
delays which were formerly experienced by developers, and, in many
cases, preliminary discussions have resolved questions which made it
unnecessary to go through the process of formal opposition and
Municipal Board hearings.
As was pointed out, the staff at first commented only on the
vulnerability of an area to flooding or erosion and its relationship
to proposed projects of the Authority.
In 1963, the Authority adopted a Statement of Policy con-
cerning Pollution Control and Recreation in the Metropolitan Toronto
Region and, as a result, the staff now review these documents with a
view to whether or not the proposal would be consistent with the
Authority's policy statement.
II. PRESENT STATUS:
The volume of work involved in the examination of Official
Plans, Zoning By -Laws and Subdivisions has reached the point where
the Authority now employs a full -time Development Co- ordinator to
process the study of these applications. In addition, the Technical
Assistant for Flood Control and Water Conservation also participates
through site visits and technical examination of applications. At
the present time, the staff is processing approximately 35 documents
per week. The location of these applications is first plotted by
the draftsman to determine whether or not it is in an area of direct
interest. Subsequently, a site visit is made and finally a report
prepared by the Development Co- ordinator. Many of these documents
are found immediately to be of no possible interest to the Authority.
However, a large percentage still do require further attention. Even
after the report of the Development Co- ordinator has been sent out,
the file cannot be closed as the final approval of the specific
application may embody conditions involving Authority concurrence
which will require subsequent inspections, and these may be necessary
for as long as three years after the initial report has been finalized.
This involvement of the Authority staff in the municipal
planning process has gone a long way toward meeting the objectives of
the Authority with regard to preservation of flood plain and
conservation lands. With few exceptions, most lands of this category
are now protected to a greater or lesser extent by present municipal
by -laws, and these regulatory powers are being continually
strengthened. Certain problems remain, but these are steadily being
overcome as co- ordination between our staff and the appropriate
municipal agencies is strengthened.
Zoning control, however, is only a temporary expedient, at
best, and the Authority must face the next problem of acquisition of
those lands deemed to be essential to its programme for Flood Control
and Water Conservation. Here again, the Authority has received a
high degree of co- operation from its constitu':Jt municipalities.
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From time to time, many of the municipalities have come into
possession of flood plain and valley lands, which, being surplus to
their municipal requirements, have been conveyed to the Authority for
a nominal sum. Since the Authority was establ;.shed, the member
municipalities have conveyed or agreed to convey approximately 1,000
acres of land in this manner, and it is anticipated that additional
lands will still be committed.
When the Authority has found it necessary to acquire privately
owned lands, there have been instances where the careful co- ordination
of the requirements of the member municipalities with those of the
Authority have resulted in a considerable saving of funds. This form
of co- ordination has also been of considerable benefit in dealing
with other public agencies such as Ontario Hydro.
It has become apparent to the staff that, although the
co- operative spirit is growing in relation to planning matters, there
is an increasing reluctance on the part of municipalities to involve
themselves too directly in the Authority's problems of acquisition
from private owners.
Prior to the establishment of the Authority, many
municipalities made a practice of accepting flood plain and valley
lands as a part of or in lieu of the required 5% dedication required
for registration of plans of subdivision. Many lands acquired in
this way have subsequently been conveyed to the Authority. In
general, it is not the practice today for municipalities to accept
such lands, as often they are either not properly situated or are not
readily adaptable for development for much - needed neighbourhood type
park facilities. It is understandable that the municipalities give
consideration first to their own local needs and second to the
Authority's area -wide requirements for land acquisition.
In summary, it would appear that a high degree of co- operation
exists with the municipalities with regard to zoning and acquisition
of flood - vulnerable lands. It must be remembered that each agency
has assumed its own responsibilities and co- operation cannot extend
beyond the limits of those responsibilities. The ultimate answer to
satisfying the requirements of the Authority's adopted programme will
be to find the additional funds necessary to comp: :ce its
implementation.
III. RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That the staff continue to increase its efforts in the
matter of co- operation with municipalities with regard
to planning and zoning to ensure the protection of flood
plain lands.
2. That the Authority continue its present efforts to co-
operate with municipalities in the acquisition of flood
plain land.
3. That every effort be made to obtain additional funds from
senior levels of government to enable the completion of
the Flood Plain and Valley Land Acquisition Programme of
the Authority.
EFS /KC.
4.2.66.
Metropoltan 5oronto an,c1 legion
Conepvation _/dut6ioN.4
MINUTES
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Authority Meeting Friday, April 29th, 1966 #3/66
Meeting #3/66 of the Authority was held on Friday, April 29th, 1966,
at the York Township Municipal Chambers, 2700 Eglinton Avenue, West,
Toronto, Ontario, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Vice- Chairman W. C. Davidson
Members C. A. Balsdon
N. A. Baylen
F. Barrott
M. J. Breen
J. A. Bryson
A. M. Cu:npbe1.1
A. H. Cowling (MPP)
K. C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
W. Dennison
Mrs. J. A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
H. M. Griggs
W. J. Haggart
Mrs. D. Hague
J. E. Harper
R. G. Henderson
H. S. Honsberger
Mrs. N. Horwo'ld
H. James
R. Jennings
C. F. Kline
Dr. J, •W. Kucherepa
C. w', Laycox
W. Leavens
A. A. Mackenzie (MPP)
L. B. McNeice
J. L. Mould
Mrs. Beth Nealson
R. L, Nesbitt
C. R. Purcell
F. M. Redelmeier
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
L. Shier
H. M. Smith
A. R. Sumner
Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
W. D, Waddell
F. A. Wade
C. R. Wardlaw
K. G. Waters
W. H. VTestney
P.R. Consultant J. Grimshav
Staff F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
W. A. McLean
W. E. Jones
T. E. Barber
J. E. Foote
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ABSENT WERE:
R. K. Cooper
C. E. Conroy
B. H. Hall
A. J.lckson
Mrs. G. Klinck
G. Lowe
F. J. McKechnie
W. G. Parsons
Mrs. A. Walker
R. White
GREETINGS:
Reeve J. Mould welcomed the Members to the Township of YArk, and advised
that the Township was pleased to host refreshments at the close of the
Meeting.
1965 AUDITOR'S REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Mr. A. H. Wait, on behalf of the Auditors -- Clarkson, Gordon & Company
-- presented the Auditor's Report & Financial Statement.
Res. #39 Moved By:- F. A. Wade
Seconded By:- W. J. Haggart
THAT:- the 1965 Auditor's Report and Financial Statement as
by Clarkson, Gordon & Company, be received and approved;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
RESOLVED
prepared
MINUTES:
The Minutes of
Res. #40
RESOLVED THAT:
as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORT #2/66 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Report #2/66 of the Executive Committee was presented and dealt with
by individual Resolutions.
1. PROGRESS REPORT -- PLAN FOR ANCILLARY
CONSERVATION MEASURES, REFORESTATION SECTION - 1965:
Resolution #37/66 of the Executive Committee, together with the Progress
Report - Plan for Ancillary Conservation Measures - Reforestation
Section - 1965, as appended as Schedule "C" of the Minutes of Executive
Meeting #2/66, was presented for the information of the Authority.
Res. #41 Moved By:- C. F. Kline
Seconded By:- H. S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT:- Resolution #37/66 of the Executive Committee, which
reads as follows:
Meeting #2/66
Moved By:-
Seconded By:-
- the Minutes
were presented.
R. L. Nesbitt
Mrs. M. Robinson
of Meeting #2/66, as presented, be adopted
"THAT the Progress Report on the Plan for Ancillary Conservation
Measures, Reforestation Section for the year 1965, as required
by the agreement between the Authority and senior levels of
government be received and appended as Schedule "C" of these
Minutes; and further,
THAT the Staff be authorized and directed to forward the said
Report to the Conservation Authorities Branch of the Department
of Energy and Resources Management, in compliance with the Flood
Control Agreement;"
be received, and concurred vtth;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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2. CO- ORDINATION OF CONSERVATION MEASURES WITH THE
METROPOLITAN PARKS 25 -YEAR DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
FOR REGIONAL PARKS:
Resolution #126/66 of the Executive Committee having regard to the
co- ordination of conservation measures with the Metropolitan Parks'
25 -Year Development Concept for Regional Parks was presented for the
information of the Authority.
Res. #42 Moved By:- C. F. Kline
Seconded By:- H. S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT:- Resolution #126/66 of the Executive Committee, which
reads as follows:
"Item (4) -- THAT the Staff be authorized and directed to carry
out studies and prepare a Report for the Co- ordination of
Conservation Measures with the Metropolitan Toronto Parks'
25 -Year Development Concept for Regional Parks, in accordance
with the outline contained in the communication submitted to
Meeting #1/66 of the Joint Meeting of the Flood Control and
Water Conservation Advisory Board -and- the R.D.H.P. Advisory
Board, under date of April 12, 1966;"
be received and concurred with;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #43 Moved By:- Mrs. Beth,Nealson
Seconded By:- Mrs. J. A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT:- the Executive Committee be requested to give priority
to that part of the proposed Study having regard to Land Acquisition
in order to make it available to the Metropolitan Parks Committee by
June 1st, 1966;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
3. PROJECT P.2 - MILNE DAM
AND RESERVOIR:
Resolution #58/66 of the Executive Committee, was presented for the
information of the Authority.
Res. #44 Moved By:- C. R. Purcell
Seconded By:- C. W. Laycox
RESOLVED THAT:- Resolution #58/66 of the Executive Committee, which
reads as follows:
"THAT the Chairman and Staff, with officials of the Conservation
Authorities Branch of the Department of Energy and Resources
Management and the consultant, review the design of the Milne
Dam and recommend an appropriate time for the re- tendering of
this contract; and further
THAT they report back to the Executive Committee;"
be received, and concurred with;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
4. WASTE DISPOSAL PROBLEM --
MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO:
Resolution #90/66 of the Executive Committee, was presented
for the information of the Authority.
Res. #45 Moved By:- W. C. Davidson
Seconded By:- C. R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT:- Resolution #90/66 of the Executive Committee, which
reads as follows:
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"THAT the communication from the Deputy Metropolitan Clerk,
dated March 10, 1966, having reference to the Works Committee's
recommendation to Council that James F. MacLaren Limited be
engaged to prepare a full -scale report on the Waste Disposal
Problem in Metropolitan Toronto, be received and filed."
be received, and concurred with; and further,
THAT the Metropolitan Works Committee be advised that this Authority
is deeply concerned as to the use of untreated garbage as land fill
in the Metropolitan Area valleys;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
5. ROUGE VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA
Item (1) of Resolution #109/66 of the Executive Committee was presented
for the information of the Authority.
Res. #46 Moved By:- C. Sauriol
Seconded By:- H. S. Honsberger
RESOLVED THAT:- Resolution #109/66 of the Executive Committee, be
received, and re-worded to read as follows:
Item (1) -- THAT consideration of the Plan of Development of
the Rouge Valley as a Conservation Area be deferred until
The Corporation of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
has come to a decision to include that portion of the valley
lying outside the Metropolitan boundary under the existing
agreement;
CARRIED;
6. SCHEME C.A. -43 -- PETTICOAT CREEK
CONSERVATION AREA:
Item (2) of Resolution #109/66 of the Executive Committee in connection
with Scheme C.A. -43 -- Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, was presented
and recommended for adoption by the Authority.
Res. #47 Moved By:- A. H. Cowling (MPP)
Seconded By:- C. Sauriol
RESOLVED THAT:- Item (2) of Executive Resolution #109/66 be received,
and concurred with; and further
THAT the Authority undertake the development of the lands in Scheme
C.A. ,43 -- Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, at such time as necessary
funds are available; and further in this connection, the following
action be taken:
(a) The dwellings and property continue to be rented until required
for development, as at present;
(b) The Staff be directed to prepare a Preliminary Master Plan of
Development for the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area in keeping
with the principles established in the:conceptual plan prepared
for the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Committee;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
7. LOWER DUFFIN CREEK CONSERVATION AREA:
Item (3) of Resolution #109/66 of the Executive Committee in connection
with the Lower Duffin Creek Conservation Area, was presented and
recommended for adoption by the Authority.
Res. #4$ Moved By:- C. Sauriol
Seconded By:- J. A. Bryson
RESOLVED THAT:- Item (3) of Executive Resolution #109/66 be received,
and concurred with; and further
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THAT the lands lying in parts of Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15, Ranges II and
III, Concessions I and II, Township of Pickering, be known as the Lower
Duffin Creek Conservation Area,,, and in this connection, the following
action be taken:
(a) That portion of the Lower Duffin Creek Conservation Area lying
between Highway #401 and Highway #2 be designated as the Pickering
Section;
(b) The Plan of Development dated March 22nd, 1966, for the Pickering
Section of the Lower Duffin Creek Conservation Area be adopted;
(c) The appropriate Authority Officers and Staff be directed to
present the Plan of Development of the Pickering Section of the
Lower Duffin Creek Conservation Area to the Township of Pickering
and the Village of Pickering;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
8. 5 -YEAR PROGRESS REPORT --
FLOOD CONTROL PLAN:
The 5 -Year Progress Report for the Plan For Flood Control and Water
Conservation requested at the last Meeting of this Authority -- having
been considered by the Flood Control & Water Conservation Advisory Board
and the Executive Committee -- was presented for consideration.
Res. #49 Moved By:- R. G. Henderson
Seconded By:- C. F. Kline
RESOLVED THAT:- the 5 -Year Progress Report, Plan for Flood Control
& Water Conservation, dated April 1966, be received and appended as
Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and further
THAT the recommendations contained therein, which read:
(a) That the 5 -Year Progress Report be suitably reproduced, together
with illustrations and maps, and that a Committee consisting of
the Chairman of the Authority, the Chairman of the Flood Control
and Water Conservation Advisory Board, and the Director and
Assistant Director of Operations of the Authority be appointed
to present the Report to the member municipalities of the
Authority;
(b) That consideration be given,in consultation with the member
municipalities, to raising the additional share of the funds
required under the "Agreement Between The Province of Ontario
And The Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority
For Construction Of Dams, Reservoirs And Channel Improvements In
The Metropolitan Toronto Region, June 14, 1961," in the amount
of $3,776,400. over a period of five years, commencing in 1967;
be adopted;
Voting "nay" = 3
(Messrs. Westney, Campbell, Dr. Kucherepa)
9. SCHEME W.C. -41 -- A SCHEME FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE STOUFFVILLE
WATER CONSERVATION DAM AND RESERVOIR:
Scheme W.C. -41 -- Stouffville Dam and Reservoir -- which had been
adopted in principle, was presented with the recommendation that it
now be proceeded with on the following basis:
CARRIED;
I. Staty}tory References:
The Conservation Authorities Act, 1960 c.62 as amended, but more
specifically the following sections:
(a) Section 16:
Before procedding with a scheme which is to be financed by
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funds raised and spent by the Authority during the current
year, the Authority shall file plans and a description
thereof with, and obtain the approval in writing of, the
Minister, and where any portion of the cost of a scheme is
to be raised in a subsequent year or years, shall also
obtain the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board;
(b) Section 17 (not applicable)
(c) Section 42:
Grants may be made to any Authority out of moneys appropriated
therefor by the Legislature, by the Lieutenant - Governor in
Council and by the Minister, provided that grants made to an
Authority by the Minister in any year for any one purpose
shall not exceed $10,000.
II. Details of Scheme:
(a) Location & Description:
Stouffville, a village of approximately 3,000 people, is located
on the west branch of the Duffin Creek, approximately 19 miles
north -east of Toronto. Frequently, in the past, the Creek has
overflowed its banks and caused flooding, especially in the
section of the village between Main Street and the sewage treat-
ment plant at the south limit.
In 1960, at the request of the Village of Stouffville and with
the approval of the Province of Ontario, the Authority engaged
the services of R. K. Kilborn & Associates, Consulting Engineers,
to carry out a study of flood protection for the Village. The
Kilborn Report, dated February 16, 1961, recommended a combination
of measures including acquisition of flood plain lands, construct-
ion of a flood control channel through a portion of the municipal-
ity, and the construction of an upstream dam and reservoir.
The proposed Stouffville Water Conservation Dam and Reservoir
is to be located in the headwater area of the west branch of the
Duffin Creek immediately upstream of the Village of Stouffville.
More specifically, the dam and reservoir will occupy approximately
sixty acres, being a part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession IX, Township
of Whitchurch.
The recommended structure would be a small, earth fill dam approx-
imately fifteen feet high and seven hundred feet long. Provision
is to be made for a low level discharge through the bottom of the
dam to permit the passage of low flows. The reservoir would have
storage capacity of $0 acre feet and would enable the reduction of
maximum flows through the Village from an estimated 1,700 cubic
feet per second under project flood conditions to approximately
1,200 c.f.s., or a reduction of about 30%.
(b) Purpose of Scheme:
The purpose of this scheme is to permit the Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority to undertake the construction
of the Stouffville Water Conservation Dam and Reservoir to provide
flood protection for the Village of Stouffville, and the provide
a more uniform stream flow in this section of the Duffin Creek.
(c) Costs:
Land Acquisition $ 75,000.
Final Engineering & Const. 55,000.
Survey, Appraisal, Legal Costs 12,500.
Interest 7.500.
TOTAL $150,000.
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(d) Financing:
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1. The Authority proposes to raise the money required for the
scheme in the year 1966 on the following basis: '
Authority Share
Government of Ontario Grant
TOTAL
$ 37.500.
112,500. '
$ 150,000.
2. The Authority proposes to raise its share of the lost of the
scheme by a per capita levy with all member municipalities
being declared benefitting.
Res. #50 ' Moved By:-
Seconded By:- R. G. Henderson
RESOLVED THAT:- Scheme W.C. -41 -- Stouffville Dam and Reservoir, as
adopted in principle by Authority Resolution #77/65 be proceeded with
upon the basis outlined herewith;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
C. R. Purcell
10. McMICHAEL OD NSERVATION AREA- -
SUPPLEMENTARY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET:
A supplementary Development Budget for the McMichael Conservation Area
and the McMichael Collection of Art was presented and recommended for
adoption.
Res. #51 Moved By:- Mrs. D. Hague
Seconded By:- Mrs. J. A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT:- the supplementary Development Budget for the McMichael
Conservation Area be received and approved as set forth herein:
Section 13
McMICHAEL CONSERVATION AREA
and
McMICHAEL CONSERVATION COLLECTION OF ART
SUPPLEMENTARY CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
REVENUE
Municipal Levy $ Nil
Provincial Grants 149,500.00* $ 149,_00.00,
*Note:
$ 34,500.00 authorized by Order -In- Council No. OC- 225/66,
dated January 13th, 1966;
$115,000.Q0 requested to be approved by Order -In- Council .
under submission to the Minister April -14th, 1966
EXPENDITURES
Acct.
C- •3 -C
Item 1. Preparation of Site Plan
2. Initial phase of the construction of
entrance -way, road, parking lot and
related works
3. Engineering, supervision, contingencies
4. Grading, levelling in the initial
phases of landscaping, including
the trans - lanting of a number of
larger trees
5. Road Development -- construct and pave
entrance road to normal highway standard
1966 Estimate
$ 2,000.00
24,500.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
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as per Section 26 of the Agreement,
construct and pave parking lot
6. Landscaping, grade and level, apply top
soil, seed and sod and plant trees
according to development plan
7. Install a chain -link fence between the
property and the adjacent sub - division
and school grounds
$. Install underground electrical service
9. Develop entrance gate
10. Engineering and architectural costs
11. Purchase machinery and equipment, small
tractor, trailer and mower for use
in site maintenance
TOTAL - SECTION 13 --
SUPPLEMENTARY CONSERVATION AREA
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
50,000.00
30,000.00
20,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
$ 149,500.00
be approved; and further
THAT the Minister of Energy and Resources Management be requested to
take the necessary action in obtaining an Order -In- Council authorizing
a 100% grant, or a sum equal to $115,000.00;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
AUTHORITY MEETING #4/66 --
JUNE 24TH, 1966:
It was agreed that Meeting #4/66 of this Authority be held on Friday,
June 24th, 1966, and that at least a portion of the said Meeting take
the form of a Tour of Projects of the Authority.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Dr. G. Ross Lord
F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
SCHEDULE "A"
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PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION
5 -YEAR PROGRESS REPORT
APRIL, 1966
METROPOLITAN TORONTO & REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
I INTRODUCTION
II 5 -YEAR PROGRESS & PROJECTIONS
III FINANCING
IV RECOMMENDATIONS
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I. INTRODUCTION:
At Meeting #2/66 of the Authority, held on February 18th,
1966, the following Resolution was adopted:
Res. #31: THAT the Executive Committee be requested to
present at the next Meeting of the Authority, a Report
on the present status of the Flood Control Plan and
what may reasonably be expected to be completed in the
10 -year period on the basis of present financing;
In accorance with these instructions, the Staff respect-
fully submits a 5 -Year Progress Report on the Plan for Flood Control
and Water Conservation, which outlines, in table form, the progress
to date on the works included in the Plan -- including engineering,
land acquisition and construction. The Report outlines the expend-
itures to date and projected works that can be undertaken under the
present financial arrangement during the period 1966- 1WO.
Note:
The figures represented in the following tables
are to be considered as reasonable estimates based
on present -day conditions.
It will be observed that the total expenditures
projected 1966 to 1970 do not precisely coincide with
the funds which remain available in the over -all
Flood Control Plan. It is anticipated, however,
that any additional funds available will be spent
within this period primarily for the acquisition
of land and it is not possible at this time to
designate specifically those projects on which
it will be spent as factors vary from day to day,
particularly with reference to Ontario Municipal
Board hearings.
SCHEDULE nAn -- LARGE DAMS & RESERVOIRS:
PROJECT
YEAR PROGRESS REPORT
ENGINEERING
Prel. Final
Claireville Cmp.
Ebenezer
Bolton
Nashville
King Creek
Boyd
Finch
Cmp.
Cmp.
Cmp.
Cmp.
Cmp.
LAND
To Be
Total Acquired Exprptd. Acquired
ac. ac. ac. ac.
Cmp. 1,606.167* 880.934 725.233
WIM
737.000 22.212
1,600.000 754,424
1,600.000 43.731
1,200.000 42.683
CONSTRUCTION
Complete
63,098 651.690 Not Scheduled
20.710 824.866 Not Scheduled
544.454 1,011.815 Not Scheduled
1,157.317 Not Scheduled
Not Scheduled
Scheduled 466
and 167
12.556 145.187 280.257 Not Scheduled
50.854 25.451 Ccmpleted
16.000 Scheduled 466
and 467
808.020 ** 44.788_ 537.890 225.342
Cmp. Cmp466 541.000 79.482 237.997 223.521
Willowdale Cmp.
Woodbridge
Channel Cmp. Cmp.
York Mills
Channel Cmp. Cmp.
11E10 MED WO
Other
438.000
76.305*
16.000
TOTALS
FINANCES
1961 -1965
EXPENDITURES
3,374,253.
151,530.
784,165.
105,462.
26,108.
241,822.
8,622.492. 1,931.664 2,300.020 4,390.808
* -- Actual Total'
* * -- Additional 1,001 acrEs acquired for Boyd Conservation Area
1,184,154.
373.766.
a
t
o
STATUS
1970
.1966 -1970
ESTIMATED
EXPENDItuma BLAND CNST
832,C00. Cmp. Cmp.
60,000. PtCm. - --
20,000. PtCm. - --
555,CCO. PtCm. - --
PtCm. - --
740,000. Cmp.
3 y,(
,
5,353,000. Cmp. Cmp.
525,000. Cmp. - --
881.701 164,000. Cmp. Cmp.
,
22,191. 650,000. Cmp. Cmp.
160. 31.
7,305.483. 8,899,000.
Summary of Approved Government
Grants Remaining:
Prov. & Federal $ 9,561,626.
SCHEDULE "B" -- BLACK CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS:
5 -YEAR PROGRESS REPORT
PROJECT RITEEPTIT1
LAND
To Be
Total Acquired Exprptd. Acquired CONSTRUCTION
ac. ac. ac. ac.
Humber River
to Scarlett
Road Cmp. Cmp. Acquired Under Scheme W.C. -6 Complete
Retardation
Dam Cmp. Cmp. Acquired Under Scheme ,il.C. -19 Complete
Rustic Rd. to
Jane & Wilson
Cmp Cmp. 16.501* 15.895 .606 Complete
Rockcliffe
Blvd to
Jane St. Cmp. Cmp. 21.025* 21.025 Complete Crap. Cmp.
Scarlett
Rd. to Jane Cmp. Cmp. 6.143* 3.445 2.698 8omplete
Cmp. Cmp.
Rustic Rd.
to Queen's To Be
Drive Cmp. Cmp. 5.200 5.200 Cmp. '66
Cmp. Cmp.
STATUS
FINANCES 1970
1966 -1970
1961 -1965 ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES LAND CNST.
a
Cmp. Cmp.
Cmp. Cmp.
Cmp. Cmp.c:
Alliance Ave.
to Weston Rd Cmp Cmp. To Be
0.016 Cmp. '66
Cmp. Cmp.
Weston Rd.
to Queen's
Drive Cmp. Pt. Cmp. Pt.
Incomplete
TOTAL 40.365 .622 qv. Cmp.
Actual Total 2,451,501. 1,487,000.
Summary of Approved Government Grants Remaining: Federal & Provincial (Sciedule 'B ") = $1,161,374243
CHEr JLE "Cs' -- SNAIL DAMS & RESERVOIRS
,_ 5__ -YEAR PROGRESS REPORT
LAND
ENGINEERING
PROJECT Prel . Final
ac. ac.
Snelgrove Cmp. - --
Milne Cmp. Cmp. 289.19;7 288. 24 .603
Arthur
Percy* Cmp. - - -- 53.849
Clarke's
Hollow Cmp. - - -- 600.000
To Be
Total Acquired :'.-,rptd, Auuire
ac. az.
280.000 95.550 1.84.450
West Hill
Other
TOTAL
•IID■ IMO MO
53.849
600.000
1,223.046 384.144
.603
* -632 acres acquired under Greenwood Conservation Area
Summary of Approved Government Grants Remaining:
Provincial:
Schedule ITCU $ 852,150. **
** Plus $ 62,500. to bring Milne Dam to 75%
x Actual Total
838.299
d CONSTRUCTION
Nct Scheduled
Deferred - 267
Not Scheduled
Not Scheduled
F I N A N C
1961 -1965
EXPEND3 TUB .S
$
125,639.
743,512.
1,290.
1,526.
20,728.
892,695.
E S
196675175
ESTIMATED
FXPENDITURTS LAND CNST
o
0
STATUS
1970 . .
540,000.
PtCmp. - --
Cmp. Cmp.
Cmp.
SCHEDULE nD" -- FLOOD PLAIN LANDS:
__YEAR PROGRESS REPORT
LTTD
PROJECT
Total
Etobicoke Creek
Mimico Creek
Humber River*
Don River
Highland Creek
Rouge River
Ruffin Creek
TOTAL
1,413.000
555.000
1,774.000
790.000
659.000
1,185.000
._ 1..:$.000
7,534.000
Acquir l Ex
FINA
To Be 1261-1965_
prptd. Acc uiredw EXPENDITURE
5.942 1,407.058.
.370 .282 554.348.
540.932 232.538 1,000.530
374.094 41.194 374.712
147.650 105.263 406.087
600.955 - - -- 584.045
_ Jdtl.5
2,105.656 385.219 5,043.125
*- Includes Black Creek Flood Plain Lands
Summary of Government Grants Remaining:
Provincial:
Schedule "D" $ 3,928,346.
19,052.
4,099.
2,343,869.
434,787.
370,121.
746,495.
4,451,616.
N C E S
19 -19 ?0
S EXEPEND T RES
STATUS
X20
2,563,000.
A -$2
III. FINANCES:
Summary of Approved Municipal Money Remaining:
Authority $ 4,265,000.
Metropolitan Toronto
(Schedule nil) $ 247, 500.
On the basis of existing approved financial participation
by the municipalities, there is a deficiency of $3,776,340. of
municipal monies in order to expend the originally approved Plan,
and grants amounting to a total of $3$,900,000. The raising of this
additional money could be accomplished by an extension of the Plan
beyond the 10 -year period (which terminates in 1970), or could be
accomplished by levying the additional monies during a 5 -year period,
commencing in 1967.
The following additional municipal levy would be required
to raise the outstanding monies over the ensuing 5 -year period:
1967 $ 755,26$.
1968 $ 755,26$.
1969 $ 755,26$.
1970 $ 755,268.
1971 $ 755,268.
The estimated cost to complete the original Plan amounts
to an additional $196,631,400. of Government grants; and $6,702,660.
of Authority costs.
In addition, the estimated costs of proposed works not
included in the Flood Control Plan, but for which the Authority has
preliminary engineering plans, now amounts to $4,775,000.
At the present time, the Provincial and Federal Governments
are reviewing policies with respect to agreements and financing for
Flood Control and Water Conservation Programmes. The Select Committee
on Conservation Authorities is likewise reviewing programmes and
policies and will be reporting to the Ontario Legislature probably
prior to the 1967 Session.
It would therefore not be advisable for the Authority to
attempt to re- negotiate the Agreement for Flood Control & Water
Conservation pending any new policy decisions which may be made by
the Senior Governments. It is anticipated that these matters will be
clarified before the end of 1967.
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS:
(1)
(2)
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That the 5 -Year Progress Report be suitably reproduced,
together with illustrations and maps, and that a
Committee consisting of the Chairman of the Authority,
the Chairman of the Flood Control and Water Conserv-
ation Advisory Board, and the Director and Assistant
Director of Operations of the Authority be appointed
to present the Report to the member municipalitees
of the Authority;
That consideration be given, in consultation with the
member municipalities, to raising the additional
share of the funds required under the "Agreement
Between the Province of Ontario and The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for Construction
of Dams, Reservoirs and Channel Improvements in the
Metropolitan Toronto Region, June 14, 1961 ", in the amount
of $3,776,400. over a period of five years, commencing
in 1967;
fl'9etropo/itan .JansEo and /eion
emservation Jagority
MINUTES
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Authority Meeting Friday, June 24, 1966
Meeting #4/66 of the Authority was held on Friday, June 24,
The Masters Dining Room, Founders College, York University,
commencing at 2:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
P.R. Consultant
Staff
ABSENT WERE
Dr. G. Ross Lord
W.C. Davidson
C.A. Balsdon
N.A. Boylen
F. Barrott
M.J. Breen
J.A. Bryson
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
W.J. Haggart
Mrs. D. Hague
J.E. Harper
R.G. Henderson
H.S. Honsberger
Mrs. N. Horwood
A. Jackson
H. James
C.F. Kline
C.W. Laycox
A.A. Mackenzie, MPP
R.L. Nesbitt
C.R. Purcell
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
L. Shier
A.R. Sumner
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
L. Van Tichelen
Mrs. A. Walker
C.R. Wardlaw
K.G. Waters
W.H. Westney
J. Grimshaw
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
C.B. Thompson
W.E. Jones
T.E. Barber
J.E. Foote
R.K. Cooper
R. Cunnington
A.M. Campbell
C.E. Conroy
A.H. Cowling, MPP
K.C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
W. Dennison
H.M. Griggs
B.H. Hall
R. Jennings
Mrs. G. Klinck
#4/66
1966, at
Toronto,
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Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
W. Leavens
G. Lowe
F.J. McKechnie
L.B. McNeice
J.L. Mould
Mrs. B. Nealson
W.G. Parsons
F.M. Redelmeier
H.M. Smith
W.D. Waddell
F.A. Wade
R. White
GREETINGS
Dr. Arthur Johnson, Assistant Vice- President, Academic, York
University, welcomed the Members of the Authority to York University
and gave a short illustrated talk on the present development and
future plans of the University.
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #3/66 were presented.
Res.2 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: W.J. Haggart
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/66, as presented, be
adopted as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS
Dr. Lord presented a brief verbal report of the progress of the
Authority for the first half of 1966.
REPORT #3/66 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report #3/66 of the Executive Committee was presented and considered
in detail.
Res. #53 Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: M.rs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: Report #3/66 of the Executive Committee be received
and that the recommendations contained therein, as set forth herein,
be adopted:
1. Engineering Report -
West Branch of the Don River
From Finch Avenue to Bathurst Street
THAT the recommendations contained in the Engineering Report -
"West Branch - Don River from Finch Avenue to Bathurst Street",
as prepared by W.O. Chisholm & Associates Limited, be received
and approved in principle; and further in this connection, the
following action be taken:
(i) Copies of the Report be forwarded to the Corporation
of Metropolitan Toronto, for their consideration;
(ii) Copies of the Report be forwarded to the Conservation
Authorities Branch of the Department of Energy and
Resources Management, for their information;
(iii) No further action be taken until this Report has been
considered by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
in view of the fact that the majority of the works
proposed in this Report are situated on lands which
are not in public ownership; and due to the fact that
it is the policy of the Authority to undertake channel
improvement wnrko only on Authority or Municipally
owned ia'2 :
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2. Engineering Report -
West Branch of the Don River
Scheme W.C.46
THAT Scheme W.C.46 - "A Scheme for Erosion Control and
Channel Improvement on the West Branch of the Don River
between the Forks of the Don & Eglinton Avenue', at an
estimated overall cost of $450,000.00, 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;
3. Channel Improvements to the
Humber River - Scheme W.C.44
THAT Scheme W.C.44 - "A Scheme for Channel Improvements on the
Humber River from Black Creek to Scarlett Roadt?, as adopted by
Authority Resolution #56/65 (Meeting #3/65, held on June 24,
1965), be proceeded with.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m., to proceed on an
inspection tour of Black Creek Pioneer Village.
Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Chairman - Secretary- Treasurer
Vetropokn ffJ00t0 and /eeion
Consert,ation -AthaRty
MINUTES
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Authority Meeting Friday- November -1$ -1966 15/66
Meeting #5/66 of the Authority was held on Friday, November 1$, 1966,
at York Township Municipal Chambers, 2700 Eglinton Avenue, West,
Toronto, Ontario, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Vice - Chairman W.C. Davidson
Members N.A. Boylen
F. Barrott
M.J. Breen
J.A. Bryson
C.E. Conroy
A.H. Cowling (MPP)
Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Mrs. F. Gell
H.M. Griggs
W.J. Haggart
Mrs. D. Hague
J.E. Harper
R.G. Henderson
A. Jackson
H. James
Mrs. G. Klinck
C.F. Kline
W. Leavens
G. Lowe
Mackenzie, A.A. (MPP)
L.B. McNeice
J.L. Mould
Mrs. B. Nealson
R.L. Nesbitt
W.G. Parsons
C.R. Purcell
F.M. Redelmeier
Mrs. M. Robinson
C. Sauriol
A.R. Sumner
L. Van Tichelen
F.A. Wade
Mrs. A. Walker
C.R. Wardlaw
K.G. Waters
Junior League of Toronto Mrs. Patrick Vernon
Mrs. Strachan Heighington
Mrs. John D. Reid
P.R. Consultant J. Grimshaw
Staff F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
E.F. Sutter
W.A. McLean
C.B. Thompson
W.E. Jones
T.E. Barber
J.E. Foote
R.K. Cooper
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ABSENT WERE
C.A. Balsdon
A.M. Campbell
K.C. Dalglish
Miss T. Davidson
W. Dennison
3.H. Hall
H.S. Honsberger
Mrs. N. Horwood
R. Jennings
Dr. J.W. Kucherepa
C.W. Laycox
F.J. McKechnie
L. Shier
H.M. Smith
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
W.D. Waddell
W.H. Westney
R. White
GREETINGS
Reeve J. Mould welcomed the Members of the Authority to The Township
of York and extended a cordial invitation to those attending to
refreshments at the close of the Meeting.
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #4/66 were presented.
Res. 64 Moved by: K.G. Waters
Seconded by: H.M. Griggs
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #4/66, as presented, be adopted
as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS
Dr. Lord presented a brief verbal report on the activities of the
Authority for the year to date.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TORONTO - CRAFT PROGRAMME
Mrs. Patrick Vernon, Chairman of the Junior League of Toronto,
accompanied by Mrs. Strachan Heighington, Project Chairman and Mrs.
John D. Reid, Craft Programme Chairman, presented to the Foundation
and the Authority on behalf of the Junior League of Toronto, a cheque
in the amount of $15,000.00to be used for capital expenditures and
development of the Craft Programme which has been carried out to this
point on an experimental basis.
Dr. Lord, speaking on behalf of the Authority and the Foundation,
acknowledged this extremely generous gift and assured those members
of the Junior League of Toronto represented at the Meeting of the full
co- operation of the Authority and the Foundation in the development
and operation of the Craft Programme in the future.
REPORT #4/66 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report #4/66 of the Executive Committee was presented and considered
in detail.
1. SCHEME C.A.47 - McMICHAEL
CONSERVATION AREA - EXTENSION
Resolution #254/66 of the
Scheme C.A. 47, McMichael
presented and recommended
Res. #55 Moved by:
Seconded by:
Executive Committee, in connection with
Conservation Area - Extension, was
for adoption by the Authority.
C.R. Purcell
F.A. Wade
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RESOLVED THAT: Executive Resolution #254/66 be received and
concurred with; and further,
THAT Scheme C.A. 47, "A Scheme for the Extension of the McMichael
Conservation Areas, consisting of approximately 1.167 acres
lying in Part of Block G, Registered Plan 6087, Township of
Vaughan, be adopted; and further in this connection, that the
following action be taken:
(a) The Minister of Energy and Resources Management be
requested to approve this Scheme and a grant of 100%
of the cost thereof;
(b) 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.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
2. SCHEME W.C.47 - A SCHEME FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PILOT SYSTEM
OF DATA COLLECTION FOR FLOOD
CONTROL PURPOSES FOR THE MTRCA
Resolution #2$8/66 of the Executive Committee, with regard to
Scheme W.C.47 - A Scheme for the Establishment of a Pilot System
of Data Collection for Flood Control Purposes for the M.T.R.C.A.,
was presented and recommended for adoption by the Authority.
Res. #56 Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: Executive Resolution #288/66 be received and
concurred with; and further,
THAT Scheme W.C.47 - 47A Scheme for the Establishment of a Pilot
System of Data Collection for Flood Control Purposes for the
M.T.R.C.A." 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 of the
Scheme and a grant of ?5% 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.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
3. YOUNG OUTDOORSMEN'S PROGRAMME
Resolution #295/66 of the Executive Committee, in connection with
the Young Outdoorsments Programme, was presented and recommended
for adoption by the Authority.
Res. #57 Moved by: C. Sauriol
Seconded by: F.A. Wade
RESOLVED THAT: Executive Resolution #295/66 be received and
concurred with; and further,
THAT the Young Outdoorsmen's Programme be offered to School and
Youth Groups in the Cold Creek Conservation Area, commencing in
1967, on Saturdays (May to October inclusive), providing a suit-
able programme for Youth Groups (number 36 to 60) - the Programme
to include instruction in riflery, archery and casting, at a
charge of $2.00 per person; and further in this connection,
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(a) That trap shooting be offered as a substitute or in
addition to the above activities, at a charge of
$1.00 per person; and further,
(b) That box lunches and beverage be provided at an
additional $1.50, when requested.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
4. EDUCATIONAL FEES
Resolution #295/66 of the Executive Committee, in connection with
Educational Fees, was presented and recommended for adoption by
the Authority.
Res. #58 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: M.J. Breen
RESOLVED THAT: Executive Resolution #295/66 be received and
concurred with; and further,
THAT fees for School and Youth Groups taking an Educational Tour
of the Black Creek Pioneer Village (effective 1967) be 50¢ per
student, and that the funds received from this be divided equally
to Village Operations and Maintenance and to increasing the
Educational Staff to meet the additional demands for the Education-
al Tour Programme.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
5. PRELIMINARY STUDY - EROSION
CONTROL ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Resolution ;;299/66 of the Executive Committee, in connection with
a Preliminary Engineering Study of the overall Erosion Control on
Private Property, was presented and recommended for adoption by
the Authority.
Res. 69 Moved by: W.J. Haggart
Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
RESOLVED THAT: Executive Resolution #299/66 be received and
concurred with; and further,
THAT James F. MacLaren Limited, Consulting Engineers, be retained
to undertake a Preliminary Engineering Study of the overall Erosion
Control on Private Property, for information and study by the
Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board and that the
following be the terms of reference:
(a) To determine and review the extent of existing available
information relating to erosion occurrences and erosion
control;
This will include study of available reports, photography
and mapping and field reconnaissance, where indicated,
both in the possession of the Authority and in possession
of the municipalities within the Metropolitan Toronto
region;
(b) To determine the extent of work needed to complete the
inventory;
This will include a critical assessment of the methods of
acquiring this information to ensure that the most
economical means are used consistent with the information
required;
(c) To prepare terms of reference for the detailed reconnaissance
with firm estimates of cost and duration;
(d) To summarize any recommendations on further aspects of the
Authority's role in erosion control which may have become
evident as a result of the work completed at the end of
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this first stage; and further in this connection,
THAT the Study be carried out on a time basis, using the current
daily rate schedule of the Association of Professional Engineers
of Ontario, at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00; and further,
THAT the Minister of Energy and Resources Management be requested
to approve of the Study and a grant of 75% of the cost thereof.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
6. BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Resolution #329/66 of the Executive Committee, having regard to
certain budget adjustments made by the Executive Committee in
connection with the Conservation Areas development, was presented
and concurred in.
7. 5 -YEAR PROGRESS REPORT -
PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL &
WATER CONSERVATION '
Resolution #49 of the Authority, as adopted ati Meeting #3 held
April 29, 1966, was reviewed in the light of rtain action taken
by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in connection with
making additional funds available for the acquisition of flood
plain lands over a 5 year period.
Res. #60 Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: Mrs. B. Nealson
RESOLVED THAT: The Report on the 5 -Year Progress Report - Plan
for Flood Control and Water Conservation, together with recommend-
ations contained in Resolution #360/66 of the Executive Committee,
be received; and further,
THAT Paragraph (b) of Authority Resolution #49/66 be amended to
read:
"THAT consideration be given, in consultation with the Member
Municipalities, to raising a portion of the additional share of
the funds required under the "Agreement Between The Province of
Ontario And The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority For Construction Of Dams, Reservoirs And Channel
Improvements In The Metropolitan Toronto Region - June 14, 1961",
in the amount of $2,250,775.00, over a period of five years,
commencing in 1967".
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
8. METRO PARKS 25 -YEAR PLAN
- LAND ACQUISITION
A detailed report of action taken by the Executive Committee in
connection with Metro Parks 25 -Year Plan - Land Acquisition, was
presented and concurred in.
9. STREAM BANK EROSION CONTROL PROGRAMME
Resolution ;#376/66 of the Executive Committee, adopted on the
recommendation of the Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board,
having regard to a proposed Stream Bank Erosion Control Programme,
was presented.
Res. #61 Moved by: R.L. Nesbitt
Seconded by: C.R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT: Executive Resolution #376/66, adopted on the re-
commendation of the Reforestation and Land Use Advisory Board,
having regard to a proposed Stream Bank Erosion Control Programme
be received and concurred with; and further,
THAT the Authority undertake a Programme of Stream Bank Erosion
Control on streams above reservoirs which are to be constructed
under the Authority?s Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation,
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subject to the following conditions:
(a) Priority be given to those points of stream bank erosion
which are severe and are above reservoirs which have
already been constructed or are soon to be constructed;
(b) The landowner participates in the carrying out of the
Scheme on the following basis:
(i)
Contributes a minimum of $100.00 and a maximum
of $250.00 to the cost of the project on his
land - the amounts between $100.00 and $250.00
to be calculated on the basis of 10% of the
cost of the works on his land;
(ii) The owner be given the alternative of contribut-
ing labour or material to the project in lieu of
a financial contribution;
(c) The landowner agrees to maintain the control works construct-
ed on his property after a period of one year from the com-
pletion of construction has elapsed;
(d) The owner agrees to permit the Authority to enter on his
lands to make repairs to the works for a period of one year
after the completion of construction and in subsequent years
for the purpose of making inspections;
(e) Where desirable, the Authority can enter into an agreement
with a landowner whereby the landowner will permit the use
of the stream on his land and a portion of land abutting the
stream by the public for fishing purposes.
Voting "yea" - 36 CARRIED;
Voting "nay" - 1 (G.Lowe)
10. SCHEME W.C.4$ - A SCHEME FOR EROSION
CONTROL & CHANNEL'IMPROVEMENTS ON THE
WEST BRACH OF THE DON RIVER IN THE
VICINITY OF RYKERT CRESCENT
Resolution #394/66 of the Executive Committee, in connection with
Scheme W.C.4$ - A Scheme for Erosion Control and Channel Improve-
ments on the West Branch of the Don River in the vicinity of
Rykert Crescent, as requested by The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto, was presented and recommended for adoption by the Authority.
Res. #62 Moved by: Mrs. B. Nealson
Seconded by: C. Sauriol
RESOLVED THAT: Executive Resolution #394/66 be received and
concurred with; and further,
THAT Scheme W.C.4$ - A Scheme for Erosion Control and Channel
Improvements on the West Branch of the Don River in the vicinity
of Rykert Crescent - at an estimated overall cost of $$$,000.00,
be adopted; and further in this connection, that the following
action be taken:
(1)
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 & 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
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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.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
11. SCHEME W.C.49 - A SCHEME FOR FURTHER CHANNEL
IMPROVEMENT ON THE HIGHLAND CREEK FROM THE
SCARBOROUGH GOLF CLUB TO MORNINGSIDE AVENUE
Resolution #395/66 of the Executive Committee, in connection with
Scheme W.C.49 - A Scheme for Further Channel Improvement on the
Highland Creek from the Scarborough Golf Club to Morningside
Avenue, as requested by The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto,
was presented and recommended for adoption by the Authority.
Res. #63 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT: Executive Resolution #395/66 be received and
concurred with; and further,
THAT Scheme W.C.49 - A Scheme for Further Channel Improvements on
the Highland Creek from the Scarborough Golf Club to Morningside
Avenue - at an estimated overall cost of $143,000.00, 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.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
12. APPOINTMENT TO INFORMATION & EDUCATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Res. #64 Moved by: F.A. Wade
Seconded by: Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT: Mrs. John D. Reid, Craft Programme Chairman,
Junior League of Toronto, be appointed a member of the Information
and Education Advisory Board, effective immediately.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4 :35 p.m., to enjoy refreshments,
courtesy of The Township of York.
Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer