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Mayor Tomlin said there will be some changes in administra- tive practices this year and an- nounced that the first will be in the conduct of council meetings. “We will have a clearly defined agenda for every meeting.” he said asking that council mem- bers advise ,the clerk not later than the Friday previous to a meeting of subjects which are to be introduced. Mayor Tomlin said this would enable council members to give prior consid- eration to the matters to be dis- cussed. He said he hoped this would expedite council routine The‘inaugural meeting of Richmond Hill Town Coun- cil was held Monday morning at 11 am. In his inaugural address after taking the Oath of Office, Mayor Ken W. Tomlin urged council in 1958 to encourage industrial and commercial development. “Five years ago", said Mayor Tomlin, “we started to develop Richmond Hill according to a well defined plan and since that time we have enjoyed remarkable growth. A lot of our residential development has been completed but there is still plenty of room for industrial and commercial growth. Our task this year is to complete our development according to our plan and promote industrial and commercial development,” he said. Will Encourage Commercial And Industrial Development I958 To Be Year Of Opportunity And Of Challenge the speaker pointing out that the task facing the newly elected council was greater than that faced by any preceding council, Rev. Irwin closed his remarks with an inspiring prayer. Mayor Tomlin extended sincere congratulations to all members of council and he commended all who had offered themselves for public service in the recent el- ection. He included in these conâ€" gratulations his predecessor ex- mayor William Neal who had the honour of serving as the town‘s first mayor. 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BUTT SALE Associated With Dependable Service Telephone Duly sworn into office for the year 1958 besides Mayor Tomlin were Reeve W. J. Taylor. Deputyâ€" reeve Don. Plaxton, and c0uncH- lors Stanley F. .Tinker, W. J. Haggart, Joseph Patterson and J. W. Bradstock. The mayor called on Rev. Rob- ert Irwin, Minister of Richmond Hill’s newest church (Baptist). to address the council and offer prayers. Rev. Irwin congratulat- ed council members on their el- ection and suggested that con- sideration be given to opening every session of council with prayers. “I am sure,” he said, “ministers of the town in turn would be pleased to offer pray- ers at the commencement of each meeting". ‘ and enable decisions to be made and the slate cleared for new business. Rev. Irwin referred to the re- markable growth of Richmond Hill, from 3,500 population in 1954 to 10,600 in 1957 â€" and said that with change and de- velopment comes new ideas and a new outlook. While urging that we keep pace with the develop- ment he urged that we remem- ber our indebtedness to our old ideals and old principles. Hold on to the old ideals he said pay- ing tribute to the solid founda- tion laid by our forefathers. “We see not oniy the change. but the challenge,” said Rev. Irwin, “the challenge which faces you as a council, the challenge which faces us as a church and a commun- ity". “1958 belongs to us," said 4 Wellington St. E. Toronto Now Now Nou: Toronto EMpire 4-3317 0 w ,- $395. 5 $269. 0 $199. $450. :0 $299 Reeve W. J. Taylor. starting his seventh year as Reeve and his eleventh as a member of council thanked the‘ratepayers of Rich- mond Hill for, their renewed ex- pression of confidence and ex- tended a warm welcome to new members. He refierred to the de- velopment taking place here and throughout York County and said it had been a great honour and pleasure to have served as War- den of the County in 1957. Another newcomer to council, J. W. Bradstock, said it was a great honour to him as a com- parative newcomer to be elected to public office. “I look forward," he said, “to a year of hard but rewarding effort in close co-op- eration with my fellow members of council." Referring to the year ahead he said he knew there would be some difficulties but pledged all his energy and ability and all the time necessary to do a good job for Richmond Hill in 1958. Congratulations And best wish- es to council were expressed on behalf of the press by J. E. Smith, publisher of The Liberal. Mayor Tomlin extended a special wel- come to the proceedings to ex- reeve P. C. Hill and a former “dean of council”, Wesley Mid- dleton. Mayor Tomlin extended sincere congratulations to all members of council and he commended all who had offered themselves for public service in the recent el- ection. He included in these con- gratulations his predecessor ex- mayor William Neal who had the honour of serving as the town's first mayor. Deputy-reeve Donald Plaxton extended congratulations and good wishes to Mayor Tomlin and all members of council. Hie extended special thanks to Rev. Irwin for his inspiring and ap- propriate message. Councillor Stanley Tinker. who headed the poll for council in the recent election, said it was a great honour to be elected to council and he would show his appreciation by expending every effort to make Richmond Hill a completely united town. He re- minded the audience that coun- cil members are not supermen and arevsubject to mortal errors in judgment. He asked citizens for patience. understanding and constructive not destructive crit- icism. "I hope". he said, “the 1958 council will not only be a willing team, but a winning team." . Councillor W. J. Haggart said he was honoured to run close to such a popular councillor as Mr. Tinker. Starting his second year on council Mr. Haggart extended congratulations to Mayor Tom- lin and all members of council. “We are all here to work and strive to make Richmond Hill the kind of a community it should be,” he said. Councillor Joe Patterson. 11 new member of council joined in congratulations to his colleagues and pledged his best efforts for sound administration in 1958. Clerk Russell Lynett extended best wishes to the 1958 council and took occasion to express thanks to all members of the Municipal staff for their loyalty and co-operation. We best serve Richmond Hill, he said, when there is co-operation between council, staff and ratepayers. Richmond H ill Committees For The Year I958 Richmond Hill Town Council Committees were set up at the initial meeting of council Mon- day evening. There are only six committees and seven members of council so it was not possible to give every member a chair- manship. However, the striking committee composed of Mayor Tomlin. Reeve Taylor and Deputy-reeve Plaxton endeavour- ed to fairly divide the committee responsibilities for the year. Standing Committees for 1958 will be as follows: Fire and Policeâ€"Reeve W. J. Taylor, Councillors Haggart and Patterson. Parks and Buildingsâ€"Deputy- reeve Plaxton, Councillor Brad- stock. Water and Sewersâ€"Councillor Haggart. Councillor Bradstock. Streets and Sidewalksâ€"Coun- cillor Tinker, Deputy-reeve Plax- ton. Financeâ€"Mayor Tomlin. Reeve Taylor. Deputy-reeve Plaxton. Personnel â€" Councillor Patter- son, Councillor Tinker, Council- lor Haggart. Te first named on each com- mittee will be chairman. It was agreed unanimously that com- mittee chairmen should have authority to make expenditures up to 850 without consulting council. It was thought this de- parture would facilitate quick handling of many small items of municipal business. Deputy-reeve Dean strongly urged council to consider the construction of a permanent type incinerator to do away with the need for dumps. “Dumping is antiquated and I feel incinera- tors provide a far more modern method of garbage disposal", re- marked Mr. Dean. Council se- cured prices on a proposed in- cinerator from their consulting engineers two years ago but dis- carded the idea when the costs were found to be prohibitive. Mr. Dean suggested Markham ap- proach county council to see if Inaugural Meeting At the inaugural meeting of‘ Markham Township Council held Monday Reeve W. L. Clark's pro- posed committee appointments for 1958 received the approval of council with one exception. Deputy-reeve W. Dean was ap- pointed chairman of the finance committee instead of Councillor J. MacNeil. Councillor MacNeil then took Mr. Dean's place on the road committee. Markham Must Find New Dumping Facllltles The members of the 1958 council are Reeve Clark, Depu- ty-reeve Dean and Councillor MacNeil of Ward I. Councillor L. Mumberson of Ward II, and Councillor S. Watson of Ward III. at the municipal level, a new member. Councillor Watson was selected as departmental head for the coming year. serving on the committee with Mr. Watson will be Councillors. Mumberson and MacNeil. Councillor MacNeil who is also beginning his first term of office as a member of council. was chosen as head of the water and sanitation committee. The ques- tion of an adequate municipal water supply has been a perenn- ial problem for councils during the past few years. Mr. MacNeil is a resident of Thornhill which is included in water area No. 1. The other members of this com- mittee are Deputy-neeve Dean and Councillor Mumberson. The need for new dumping facilities for township residents has reached "emergency" pro- portions reported Reeve Clark, as the members turned to solve one of the major problems of 1958. Both the township dump at Headford and the Jacob Grove dump just north of Ringwood were closed in 1957 when they became full. Chairman MacNeil has called a meeting of the wa- ter and sanitation committee for this week to start an immediate study of the problem. This meeting will be followed by fur- ther meetings with Markham’s consulting engineers. Private contractors who collect the garbage in the south-west corner of the township have been using the, incinerator in North York Township for disposal. Reeve Clark wondered how lon'g North Ybrk will permit this ar- rangement. In the important matter of the road committee which is the largest government department Councillor Mumberson will again head the police committee for 1958. A former Toronto pol- ice officer. Mr. Mumberson is ably suited to fill the role. The other member of the committee is Deputy-reeve Dean. The other committees are as follows: Property and parks. Councillor Watson (chairman) and Councillor MacNeil; and fire, Councillor Mumberson (chairman) and Councillor Watson. Dumping Facilities Well, as the old saying goes, ‘there’s an end to all good things’ proved only too true on Monday. when the students and teachers of high and public schools re- turned to their regular school routine, after the exceptionally long-Christmas holiday break. Separate school children didn't return to their classes until Tuesday. Beginning at noon on December 20th, this holiday session has afforded them sixteen days of freedom. instead of the regular ten days at Christ- mas time. Ontario School Children To Stress The Three "R's" According to the statements made last Friday, by the Hon. Dr. W. J. Dunlop, Minister of Edu- cation, new regulations that he is now working on. will place more emphasis on fundamentals in elementary schools, and math- ematics, science and English in Ontario secondary schools. Yellow Chrysanthemums dec- orated the altar of St. Mary's An- glican Church on Saturday, Dec. ember 21, 1957. for the marriage of Janet Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hisey of Rich- mond Hill and Ivan Ronald Boutilier ,son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Boutilier of Nova Scotia. Rev. J. Neil officiated at the cer- emony. Mrs. Charles Harding played the wedding music. The bride, given in marriage by her father. wore a waltz length gown of white nylon net over taffeta. Her shoulderâ€"length veil was caught to a white circlet of pearls and sequins and she carried a nose- ,gay of red roses and white baby mums. Janet Hisey Weds Ivan Boutiler To Reside In Richmond Hill For the past 25 years the so- they would agree to finance a joint incinerator for use by all York municipalities. Reeve Clark felt the northern municipalities in the county might object to the county financing an incinerator which would only be of real value to the southern municipal- ities. He cited the long distance garbage would have to be trucked if the northern municipalities were to make use of an inciner- ator located in the south. Salary Raise Reeve Clark asked the finance committee to consider a salary raise for the deputyâ€"reeve and councillors. At present they re- ceive only $7.00 a meeting plus mileage at the rate of 10 cents a mile. This is considerably low- er than surrounding municipal- ities. Considering the long hours of work and the responsibility en- tailed Reeve Clark felt the dep- uty-reeve and councillors were entitled to some increase. The office of the reeve was put on a fixed salary of $1,500 a year in 1956 Solicitor J. D. Lucas sug- gested that if any changes were to be made now was the time to make them as under new provin- cial legislation effective January lst the maximum salary figure for municipalities with a popu- lation of 10,000, and over has been raised considerably. They can now receive a maximum sal- ary_ of $16.00 a meeting. to the finance committee for study. Last year Markham had a $25.00 grant to the association. Reeve Clark said he was “hear- tily in accord” with making a grant to the association. “It was through St. John's training that the life of that little girl was re~ cently saved at Unionville”, comâ€" mented Reeve Clark. Council made a number of ap- pointments to various bodies ef- fective immediately. Messrs. C. J.J. Laurin of Box Grove and F. Brumwell of Victoria Square were both re-appointed to further three year terms as members of thg planning board. Reeve Clark and Councillor Watson were appointed as Mark- ham’s two representatives on the Crosby Community Centre at Unionville. Council expects to receive written notice from the Munici- pal Board confirming its share of the million dollars in deben- tures required by the York Cen- tral District High School Board for a new high school at Wood- bnidge and an addition at Richâ€" mond Hill. Markham's share will amount to $262,639.25. A request from the St. John's Ambulance Association for a grant in 1955 has been referred During the inaugural ceremony Rev. J. Forbes of Knox Presby- terian Church at Agincourt led the council in prayer. The other members of the sev- en member board are H. Sissons of Box Grove, H. Brennan of Thornl‘ea, and former reeve A. LeMasurier of Langstaff. Council reresentatlves on the board for the coming year will be Reeve Clark and Deputy-reeve Dean. Mr. Dean will be taking the place of former Councillor Mrs. K. James. Planning board members receive the same rate of pay as members of council. Messrs. E. Harper of Union- ville and C. Clifiord of Doncas- ter have been re-appointed as Markham’s representatives on the Me:ropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for 1958. called “progressive educationalâ€" ists" have held sway, their basic principles being “no hard work" and “no competition”. Their day is done, so far as Ontario is con- cerned, Dr. Dunlop said, as the province is returning to “funda- mentals”, backed by hard work and competition. No legislation will be required, he said, only new regulations, adding “I'm working on them now". The min- ister paid humorous tribute to the successful launching of Sput- nik for awakening the public to the needs of education. and “It's time that some really hard work is done in the elementary and secondary schools of‘ the prov- ince.” Gwen Hisey, maid of honour, sister of the bride. wearing a two piece yellow nylon net gown over satin with matching bandeau. She carried a nosegay of lilac carnations. The bridesmaid was Patricia Davenport gowned in green net over satin with match- ing headdress. She carried yellow carnations Best man was Roy Boutilier, brother of the groom. The reception following was held at the Town Inn Restaur- ant, Richmond Hill, the bride’s mother receiving in a green knit- ted suit with pink accessories and yellow corsage. For travell- ing to points east. the bride wore a grey suit with pink accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Boutilier now re- side at Richmond Hill. New regulations will emphasize fundamentals, competition will be encouraged. and actual marks will replace “present fuzzy grade standings," the minister said. December Quiet For Markham Police Dr. A. Hogg New Appointee Vaughan Planning Deputy-reeve Plaxton report- ed that council had provided lumber for three outdoor rinks. Flooding and maintenance will be by local organizations. Hydro will provide lighting at cost. Transportation 7 7 _ _ Councillor Bradstock suggested consideration be. given to some public transportation in town. He suggested the TTC be approach- ed to operate some busses to Elgin Mills, across Elgin side- road, down Bayview and on Markham Road. On motion of Deputyâ€"reeve Plaxton and Councillor Patterson council unanimously voted a grant of $2,000 to the local Vic- torian Order of Nurses to assist in the cost of the coming year’s operation. The local organization has already raised $4,000 by pub- lic subscription. The nurse will have an office in the municipal building and it is expected she will commence her duties this month. Skating Rinks Councillor Haggart gave notice that at a meeting two weeks hence be will move the adoption of a proceedural bylaw for the town council. He said he thought suchI a bylaw setting out in detail all orders of business and pro- cedure would expedite the trans- action of council business and be helpful to new members. V.0.N. Grant Some time ago there was a local bus service operated by Gordon Mortson but it was aban- doned because it did not prove profitable even with a municipal subsidy. Library Boardâ€"Council repre- sentatives, Councillors Tinker and Haggart. Proceedural Bylaw Members felt with the growth of the town such a service now might be practical and interested parties will be contacted by council. vl‘r‘irrre Chief Alfred Stong asked Richmond Hill Fire Committee to meet jointly with committegs Urges Economy from Markham village and Stoufl- ville to discuss a revision in rates charged for answering fire calls in Markham Township. It was agreed to hold such a meeting Thursday evening. An engineer‘s report that sew- ers in Beverley Acres had been inspected was presented by Proctor, Redfern & Co. It was estimated that some necessary flushing and alterations would cost $300 and J. A. Bailey had agreed to pay this amount to the town. A letter from solicitor J. D. Lucas advised that council could not be compelled to open a street shown on a registered plan. David McLean has been pressing coun- cil to open Palmer from Church to Yonge Street, but council has declared it has no intention of taking such action. A motion that council refuse to take over the Beverley Acres sewers until they are in satisfac- tory condition was moved by Councillor Haggart and carried. “We will take over the sewers when they are declared one hun- dred per cent by our engineers and not before," said Reeve Tay- lor. / Defmty-reeve Plaxton suggest- ed council action to close the street. As work is nearly completed council reduced the required amount of perfofmance bond for developers of Crosby Heigfits and Finn Investments from 3113.522 to $25,000. Mayor Ken W. Tomlin pre- sided at the meeting and all members were in attendance. Dr. Allan Hogg- of Klein- burg has been appointed to serve on Vaughan Township Planning Board for the com- ing year. He replaces retir- ing member Mr. George Lake, of Thornhill. Other members of the planning board are Mr. Darâ€" rel Goulding of Jefferson, Mr. D. McCowan of Maple, Reeve John Perry and Dep- uty-reeve R. Kirk. The first meeting of 1958 will be next Monday evening at the mun- icipal offices. Maple. Police Chief C. Wideman. of Markham Twp. reports that December was the quiet- est December on record for township law enforcement officers in the matter of break-ins and burglaries. During the 31 day ‘eriod there was only one minor break-in reported However January started off busy with a rash of break- ins reported in Unionvllle Village last Friday evening Theives broke into the Per- kin Hardware, the offices of Stiver Brothers and attemp- ted to enter the home of Mr. H. Maynard. They were scared off at the Maynard residence before they could gain entry. They stole rifles and am- munition from the Perkin Hardware, but no loss was reported at Stiver Brothers. Sergeant W. Shearn and Con- stable R. Hood trailed the suspects for some distance but they managed to escape. The investigation is contin- ulng. 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