10-T52 (CCE/Prop)
MEMORANDUM
13 Jun 61
ADM(C&P)SP
Property for Gap Filler Site
Tobermory, Ontario
At second folio hereunder is a letter from Department of Transport with which has been forwarded a copy of an option obtained from the owners of a parcel of land selected as the site for a Gap Filler Station at Tobermory, Ontario
The option herewith covers a parcel measuring 230' by 270'; our revised requirement is for an area measuring 236' by 280'. Our action in having this option accepted is necessitated by a requirement to have the sale of gravel brought to a halt. The owners are business men and until a firm agreement is reached between them and the Crown they will continue to sell the gravel and this removal is taking place within the easterly limit of the proposed site.
If you concur, it is recommended that the attached draft letter to DOT be signed and despatched, please.
(JF Brennagh) W/C
for CAS
6-6771
File: 1653-741 (RE)
DEPUTY MINISTER OF TRANSPORT
OTTAWA, CANADA.
June 13th, 1961
Dear Sir:
Re: Gap Filler Station - Tobermory, Ontario
Your Reference: 10-T52 (CCE/Prop)
Confirming recent telephone conversation between representatives of our respective Departments enclosed is copy of an option obtained from the Ralph Brothers in the amount of $3,500.00 covering the purchase of a parcel of land 230' x 270', together with access road thereto, being part of Lot 46, Concession 1, West of Bury Road, required for your Gap Filler Site at Tobermory.
We might point out that this option was taken prior to receiving your instructions on June 1st to increase the parcel to 236' by 280' and a revised settlement is presently being negotiated with these parties.
This site is located on a gravel deposit and is immediately adjacent to a section of good clean gravel in an active pit owned by the Ralph Brothers. In fact, we understand that gravel has already been removed from within the easterly limits of the proposed site. The owners calculated the amount of compensation they would expect, according to the area involved and the depth of gravel which is approximately 25' to 27'.
The Ralph Brothers have one of the best gravel businesses in the area. They sell to contractors engaged by the local Municipality for the Department of Highways and are paid on the basis of the number of yards for which the contractor charges the Municipality for the Department of Highways. They are not responsible for loading and therefore there is no need for them to even be on the job.
The next nearest pit with good gravel comparable to that of Ralph Brothers is approximately 20 miles south of the subject site.
To add to the value of their gravel deposit from the owner's point of view, is the fact that they have been developing cottage subdivisions along the shores of Lake Huron, west of the subject site, and this gravel has been used to build the road to these subdivisions. For these reasons we were unable to negotiate on an acreage basis for the land required.
We might point out that the owners concerned were originally demanding $4,600.00, based on 57,500 cubic yards of gravel at 8¢ per cubic yard, but eventually agreed to accept our recommended figure of $3,500.00.
This settlement is considered fair and reasonable and is recommend for acceptance.
As we understand there is some urgency in this matter we would appreciate your early concurrence therein.
Yours truly,
J R Baldwin
Deputy Minister
The Deputy Minister
Department of National Defence
Ottawa, Ontario
10-T52 (CCE/Prop)
14 June 1961
Deputy Minister
Department of Transport
Ottawa, Ontario
Dear Sir:
Re: Property for Gap Filler Site - Tobermory, Ontario
Your File: 1653-741 (RE)
Would you please refer to your letter of 13 June, 1961, with which you forwarded a copy of an option obtained from Angus S and Ernest H Ralph covering the purchase of a parcel of land in Lot 46, Concession 1, West of Bury Road, at Tobermory, Ontario.
This department concurs in your recommendation that the option in the amount of $3,500 be accepted and I would be pleased if you would instruct your agents to complete the settlement as soon as possible charging the costs to the general Financial Encumbrance held by you for such purposes. As pointed out in your letter, it will be necessary to obtain a further option to meet our revised requirements, but because of the necessity to ensure that no further gravel is removed from our site the option dated 27 May 1961, is to be accepted.
Yours sincerely,
(EB Armstrong)
Deputy Minister