Council Meeting Minutes

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Electronic and In-Person Participation - Council
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville
(Mayor and Clerk at Town Hall - 87 Broadway)
Orangeville, Ontario
Members Present:
  • Mayor L. Post
  • Deputy Mayor T. Taylor
  • Councillor J. Andrews
  • Councillor A. Macintosh
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • Councillor R. Stevens
Members Absent:
  • Councillor T. Prendergast
Staff Present:
  • D. Currie, Manager, Capital Works
  • T. Dulisse, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • T. Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • M. Pourmanouchehri, Information Technology Technician
  • L. Raftis, Assistant Clerk
  • H. Savage, General Manager, Community Services
  • D. Smith, CAO
  • R. Martell, Town Clerk
  • A. Minichillo, General Manager, Corporate Services

1.
Call To Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Resolution2024-210
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That the agenda and any addendums for the November 4, 2024 Council Meeting, be approved; and

    That Council agree to hold the closed session at the end of the open session in accordance with section 3.4.3 of the Procedure By-law as it was not possible to commence the closed session at an earlier time. 

    Carried Unanimously

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

4.
Singing of National Anthem

 

David Nairn, Theatre Orangeville provided a pre-recorded version of the National Anthem which was played. 

5.
Land Acknowledgement

 

The Mayor acknowledged the treaty lands and territory of the Williams Treaty Nations and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The Mayor also recognized that Dufferin County is the traditional territory of the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee, and is home to many Indigenous people today.

6.
Announcements by Chair

 

Mayor Post advised the gallery and viewing audience with respect to the public nature of Council Meetings and that it is webcast. Mayor Post also provided instructions with respect to muting and unmuting during the meeting.

7.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting

 
  • Resolution2024-211
    Moved byCouncillor Stevens
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the minutes of the following meeting be approved:

8.
Question Period

 

Nick Garisto, Paula Court asked questions with respect to the snow clearing notice of motion on the agenda and the opening of Hansen Boulevard.

9.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

 

9.1
Marianne Love, ML Consulting - Orangeville 2024 Compensation Review for Management/Non-union Positions - Summary Report

 
  • Resolution2024-213
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That Council waive the five (5) minute timeframe in the procedure by-law to permit Marianne Love to address Council for a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes.

    Carried

    David Smith, CAO provided a high-level summary of the importance of market salary reviews and introduced Marianne Love from ML Consulting. Ms. Love provided a presentation on the 2024 compensation review for management/non-union positions. She highlighted the background, project overview, approach to compensation, compensation principles, internal equity, pay equity compliance, market comparators and competitiveness, results of the market review, and future considerations. Ms. Love and David Smith, CAO answered questions from Council.


10.
Consent Agenda

 
  • Resolution2024-213
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That all Consent Agenda items for the current Council Meeting listed under 10.1 Staff Reports, 10.2 Correspondence, and 10.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received or approved as presented with the exception of the items removed for individual consideration.

    Items Removed: 10.1.3

    Carried Unanimously

10.1
Staff Reports

 

10.1.1
Salary Market Review, CPS-2024-049

 

  • That report CPS-2024-049, 2024 Salary Market Review, be received.

    Carried through consent


10.1.2
Council Tasks, CPS-2024-067

 

  • That report CPS-2024-067, Council Tasks, be received.

    Carried through consent


10.1.3
Skills Development Fund Transfer Payment Agreement, CPS-2024-074

 
  • Resolution2024-214
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report CPS-2024-074, Skills Development Fund Transfer Payment Agreement, be received; and

    That Council pass a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

    Carried Unanimously

10.1.4
Grant Application for Flood Plain Mapping, INS-2024-051

 

  • That report INS-2024-051, Grant Application for Flood Plain Mapping, be received; and

    That Council authorize the reallocation of $75,000 of approved budget from Capital Project No. 11819.0000, Holistic Condition Survey, to commit to the required funding to partner with Credit Valley Conservation Authority for Provincial Grant funding under the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP).

    Carried through consent


10.1.5
Town of Orangeville & Dufferin County Winter Maintenance Agreement 2024 to 2029, INS-2024-052

 

  • That report INS-2024-052, Town of Orangeville & Dufferin County Winter Maintenance Agreement 2024 to 2029, be received; and

    That Council pass a by-law to enter into an agreement with Dufferin County for winter maintenance of the roads described and identified in report INS-2024-052.

    Carried through consent


10.2
Correspondence

 

10.3
Committee/Board Minutes

 

11.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting

 

11.1
Councillor Macintosh - Snow Removal Rebate Program - Pilot Project

 
  • ResolutionMain Motion:
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    Whereas access to safe and clear pathways during winter months is essential for all residents in the Town of Orangeville, including seniors and persons with disabilities; and

    Whereas the accumulation of snow and ice can pose challenges to accessibility and safe passage, particularly for individuals with mobility issues; and

    Whereas some of the goals and objectives of the Town’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee is to:

    • consult with residents about issues affecting seniors,
    • provide a forum for seniors to exchange information about current issues and emerging concerns,
    • improve awareness of services available to seniors in Orangeville.

    Whereas the ‘Snow Angels Canada’ program provides a tool to connect neighbours within their communities either looking for snow removal services or to become a volunteer; and

    Whereas several municipalities offer separate programs similar to the ‘Snow Angels Canada’ program that allow neighbours to assist with snow removal; and

    Whereas a rebate program can provide financial assistance to residents who hire third-party services for snow and ice removal from their driveways and sidewalks during the winter season;

    Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to develop and implement a Snow Removal Rebate Program as a pilot project for the 2024/2025 winter season; and

    That the Snow Removal Rebate Program be offered as a pilot project, with a budget of $10,000.00 being funded from both the Age Friendly Advisory Committee and Access Orangeville special project budgets; and

    That the pilot project provide for a $200.00 rebate to be used for snow removal services for qualified applicants ; and

    Further that staff report back to Council in Q3 of 2025 outlining the feasibility of being able to offer this program annually.

  • Amendment:
    Resolution2024-215
    Moved byMayor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the main motion be amended by removing paragraph 7 and replacing with the following:

    Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to report back to Council on the development and implementation of a Snow Removal Rebate Program as a pilot project for the 2024/2025 winter season.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Resolution2024-216
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    Whereas access to safe and clear pathways during winter months is essential for all residents in the Town of Orangeville, including seniors and persons with disabilities; and

    Whereas the accumulation of snow and ice can pose challenges to accessibility and safe passage, particularly for individuals with mobility issues; and

    Whereas some of the goals and objectives of the Town’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee is to:

    • consult with residents about issues affecting seniors,
    • provide a forum for seniors to exchange information about current issues and emerging concerns,
    • improve awareness of services available to seniors in Orangeville.

    Whereas the ‘Snow Angels Canada’ program provides a tool to connect neighbours within their communities either looking for snow removal services or to become a volunteer; and

    Whereas several municipalities offer separate programs similar to the ‘Snow Angels Canada’ program that allow neighbours to assist with snow removal; and

    Whereas a rebate program can provide financial assistance to residents who hire third-party services for snow and ice removal from their driveways and sidewalks during the winter season;

    Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to report back to Council on the development and implementation of a Snow Removal Rebate Program as a pilot project for the 2024/2025 winter season; and

    That the Snow Removal Rebate Program be offered as a pilot project, with a budget of $10,000.00 being funded from both the Age Friendly Advisory Committee and Access Orangeville special project budgets; and

    That the pilot project provide for a $200.00 rebate to be used for snow removal services for qualified applicants ; and

    Further that staff report back to Council in Q3 of 2025 outlining the feasibility of being able to offer this program annually.

    Carried Unanimously

12.
Notice of Motion at Meeting

 

None.

13.
Announcements

 

Mayor Post advised that Respect Your Rec has launched, and the pledge wall will be available to sign at the Alder Street Recreation Centre until November 10, 2024.

Mayor Post reminded the public that the Remembrance Day service will take place at Alexandrea Park on November 11, 2024.

Councillor Andrews thanked Mayor Post for her leadership with respect to the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Councillor Macintosh advised that Council will be selling poppies at the LCBO on Broadway on Friday, November 8, 2024.

14.
By-Laws

 
  • Resolution2024-217
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 14. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed.

    Carried Unanimously

15.
Closed Meeting

 
  • Resolution2024-218
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    That a closed meeting of Council be held pursuant to s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act for the purposes of considering the following subject matters:

    September 23, 2024 Closed Council Minutes

    Marianne Love, ML Consulting - 2024 Compensation Review

    Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

    Carried

15.1
September 23, 2024 Closed Council Minutes

 

15.2
Marianne Love, ML Consulting - 2024 Compensation Review 

 

16.
Open Meeting - 8:35 p.m.

 

17.
Rise and Report

 
  • Resolution2024-219
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the minutes of the September 23, 2024 Closed Council Meeting, be approved; and

    That the confidential information supplied by Marianne Love in closed session as a supplement to the open session presentation and report be received; and

    That Council direct staff to include the results of the Salary Market Review in the 2025 budget deliberations; and

    That staff proceed as directed.

    Carried Unanimously

18.
Confirming By-law

 
  • Resolution2024-220
    Moved byCouncillor Stevens
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the by-law for the current Council Meeting listed under item 18. Confirming By-law, be read three times and finally passed.

    Carried

19.
Adjournment

 
  • Resolution2024-221
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That the meeting be adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

    Carried Unanimously
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