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 T. Prendergast
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • Councillor R. Stevens, connected virtually
Staff Present:
  • C. Braan, Treasurer
  • T. Dulisse, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • R. Gill, Software Development Engineer
  • T. Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • R. Martell, Town Clerk
  • R. Medeiros, Acting Deputy Treasurer
  • A. Minichillo, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • L. Raftis, Assistant Clerk
  • H. Savage, General Manager, Community Services
  • D. Smith, CAO

1.
Call To Order

 

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

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Resolution2024-180
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Prendergast

    That the agenda and any addendums for the October 7, 2024 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried Unanimously

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

4.
Closed Meeting

 

None.

5.
Open Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

 

6.
Singing of National Anthem

 

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

7.
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.

8.
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.

9.
Rise and Report

 

None.

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting

 
  • Resolution2024-181
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That the minutes of the following meeting be approved:

10.1
September 23, 2024 Council Minutes

 
  • Carried Unanimously

11.
Question Period

 

Wayne Sumbler, Andrew Avenue expressed concern with respect to parking on Andrew Avenue and property tax increases.

Matthew Smith, McCarthy Street commended Mayor Post for her work with respect to the #RootedInCommunity Food Drive.

12.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

 

12.1
Daniel Segal, Builder - Municipal Housing Development

 

Daniel Segal was not in attendance.

13.
Consent Agenda

 
  • Resolution2024-182
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Prendergast

    That all Consent Agenda items for the current Council Meeting listed under 13.1 Staff Reports, 13.2 Correspondence, and 13.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received or approved as presented with the exception of the items removed for individual consideration.

    Items Removed: None.

    Carried Unanimously

13.1
Staff Reports

 

13.1.1
Sustainable Orangeville ‘Baby Tree’ Sapling Program, CMS-2024-020

 

  • That report CMS-2024-020, Sustainable Orangeville ‘Baby Tree’ Sapling Program, be received; and

    That Council direct Staff to end the Baby Tree sapling program.

    Carried through consent


13.1.2
Development Charges Background Study, CPS-2024-060

 

  • That report CPS-2024-060, Development Charges Background Study, be received; and

    That Council pass a by-law to establish development charges for Town wide and area specific services.

    Carried through consent


13.1.3
Reserve and Reserve Fund Framework Policy, CPS-2024-061

 

  • That report CPS-2024-061, Reserve and Reserve Fund Framework Policy, be received; and

    That Council approve the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy.

    Carried through consent


13.2
Correspondence

 

13.3
Committee/Board Minutes

 

14.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting

 

None.

15.
Notice of Motion at Meeting

 

None.

16.
Announcements

 

Councillor Andrews advised that the Affordable Housing Task Force meets Thursday, October 10, 2024 and welcomed members of the public to join.

Councillor Prendergast invited members of the public to Sustainable Orangeville's Tree Planting event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 and advised that this event can be used towards community hours for high school students.

Councillor Sherwood advised that Tip of the Iceberg is playing at Theatre Orangeville from October 17, 2024 to November 3, 2024. 

Deputy Mayor Taylor gave kudos to Nancy Frater, Owner, BookLore and Theatre Orangeville for their work with Authors on Stage on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Deputy Mayor Taylor further advised that BookLore is hosting Mats Sundin on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 and tickets are still available.

Mayor Post advised that Orangeville's Champion Cheer Gym youth division won gold at the recent PanAm Cheerleading Championships in Ottawa. Mayor Post further advised that four local teams Alex, Quinton, Cowen and Bryce will be competing in world championships for karate in Portugal at the end of October.

17.
By-Laws

 
  • Resolution2024-183
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 17. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed.

    Carried Unanimously

18.
Adjournment

 
  • Resolution2024-184
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the meeting be adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

    Carried
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