Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Direct the Mayor to send a letter to E.L.K. Energy Inc. ownership to explore all options for service improvements, including sales or mergers. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 91-2023, being a by-law to authorize an agreement with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority for non- mandatory programs and services, during the Consideration of By-laws as presented at the November 7, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to update the User Fee Bylaw reflecting the updated fee structure proposed in Option 2 – Administrative Recommendation, as presented at the November 7, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. October 24, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Receive the Report for Information as listed on the agenda. 1. Ministry of Transportation Micromobility Regulations - Update
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Approve the Tile Loan submitted by Kevin Patrick Shanahan for tiling work to be performed at 0 Lakeshore Road 203 (Roll No. 120.000.00980) in the amount of $45,000 (including HST) subject to Provincial Funding as presented at the November 7, 2023 meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Byrne
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to prepare a report to Council to initiate the required Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment processes and associated consultation required to consider Accessory Dwelling Unit policies and regulations, as presented at the November 7, 2023 Regular Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (1): Councillor McNamara
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler · Opposed (1): Councillor McNamara
Direct Administration to implement the Corporate Leader – Community Health and Safety position effective January 2024; and that the Corporate Leader - Community Health and Safety Service position be a first charge against the 2024 budget, as presented at the November 7, 2023 Council meeting. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (2): Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston · Opposed (2): Councillor Kerr, Councillor Vogler
Defer consideration of the report until after the closed session.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
By-laws 91-2023 and 92-2023 be read and passed in open session on November 7, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Council move into closed session in Council Chambers at 8:20 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(b), (d) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, labour relations or employee negotiations, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to an employee. b. Paragraph 239(2)(b) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to a Hiring Committee. 7 c. Paragraph 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, regarding the recommendations of Administration in relation to a board member appointment. d. Paragraph 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, relating to the Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to bring back a framework to establish an executive committee.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Appoint Blaise Chevalier to the Drainage Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Adjourn the meeting at 9:41 PM.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Byrne