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
Members Absent:
  • Councillor R. Stevens
Staff Present:
  • C. Braan, Acting General Manager, Corporate Services
  • J. Bramley, Supervisor, By-law Enforcement and Licensing
  • T. Dulisse, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • J. Hawkins, System Administrator
  • T. Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • R. Martell, Town Clerk
  • R. Ondusko, Manager, Public Works
  • L. Raftis, Assistant Clerk
  • L. Russell, Senior Planner
  • H. Savage, General Manager, Community Services
  • D. Smith, CAO
  • J. Snider, Fire Chief
  • B. Ward, Manager, Planning

1.
Call To Order

 

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

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Resolution2025-001
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the agenda and any addendums for the January 27, 2025, Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried

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

 
  • Resolution2025-002
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Prendergast

    That the minutes of the following meetings be approved:

11.
Open Forum

 

Nick Garisto, Paula Court made a suggestion with respect to connecting Hansen Boulevard and asked a question with respect to communication with the developer.

Ric Ugolini, Cedar Drive expressed support of Tammy Limebeer's request to delegate.

12.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

 

12.1
Public Delegations/Petitions

 

None.

12.2
Staff/Consultant Presentations

 

12.2.1
Introduction of New Staff - John Snider, Fire Chief

 

Heather Savage, General Manager, Community Services provided a brief introduction of John Snider, Fire Chief. John Snider, Fire Chief spoke to challenges faced by fire departments in Ontario, best practices, and thanked the Town of Orangeville for the opportunity. 

12.2.2
Sergeant Robert Griffin and Michelle Attridge, Senior Financial Analyst - Dufferin Detachment 

 

Sergeant Robert Griffin and Michelle Attridge, Senior Financial Analyst provided a presentation with respect to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Sergeant Griffin spoke to the OPP vision, strategic priorities, detachment and police services boards, service delivery, financial recoveries, municipal policing recoveries, provincial responsibilities, and the 2025 municipal cost recovery under the OPP billing model.

Ms. Attridge spoke to the OPP billing statement breakdown and calls for service counts.

Sergeant Griffin spoke to the historical trends of OPP municipal policing, resources available, efficiencies, Community Safety and Policing Act, and answered questions from Council.

12.3
Non-Resident Delegation Request

 

12.3.1
Tamara Limebeer - Accessibility in Orangeville

 
  • Resolution2025-003
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That Council permit Tamara Limebeer to delegate at a future Council meeting regarding accessibility in Orangeville.

    Yes (5)Councillor Andrews, Mayor Post, Councillor Sherwood, Councillor Macintosh, and Councillor Prendergast
    No (1)Deputy Mayor Taylor
    Carried (5 to 1)

13.
Consent Agenda

 
  • Resolution2025-004
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    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: 13.1.5, 13.1.9, and 13.1.10.

    Carried Unanimously

13.1
Staff Reports

 

13.1.1
2025 Interim Borrowing, CPS-2025-002

 

  • That report CPS-2025-002, 2025 Interim Borrowing, be received; and

    That Council pass a by-law to authorize external temporary borrowing in 2025.

    Carried through consent


13.1.2
Council Remuneration Review Process, CPS-2025-004

 

  • That report CPS-2025-004, Council Remuneration Review Process, be received; and

    That Council approve amending the Council Remuneration Review Policy to utilize a consultant to perform the analysis and market evaluation every 4 years.

    Carried through consent


13.1.3
Council Tasks, CPS-2025-005

 

  • That report CPS-2025-005, Council Tasks, be received.

    Carried through consent


13.1.4
Code of Conduct Review, CPS-2025-006

 

  • That report CPS-2025-006, Code of Conduct Review, be received; and

    That Council direct staff to bring forward an update to the Town of Orangeville’s Code of Conduct for Council, Local Boards and Committees.

    Carried through consent


13.1.5
Sign Variance Request – 87 Broadway – Economic Development and Culture LOVE Installation, CPS-2025-007

 
  • Resolution2025-005
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report CPS-2025-007, Sign Variance Request – 87 Broadway – Economic Development and Culture LOVE Installation, be received; and

    That Council grant a variance to Sign By-law 28-2013, as amended, to permit the placement of a portable temporary L-O-V-E sign with internal illumination in the circle in front of Town Hall (87 Broadway), which measures 1.829 m (H) x 6.096 m (W) x 0.914 m (D), for the month of February annually.

    Yes (4)Councillor Andrews, Mayor Post, Councillor Macintosh, and Councillor Prendergast
    No (2)Councillor Sherwood, and Deputy Mayor Taylor
    Carried (4 to 2)

13.1.6
False Alarm By-law, CPS-2025-008

 

  • That report CPS-2025-008, False Alarm Bylaw, be received; and

    That Council pass a False Alarm By-law for the Town of Orangeville and update the Fees and Charges By-law to reference the required fees.

    Carried through consent


13.1.7
2024 Development Charges Background Study Addendum, CPS-2025-009

 

  • That report CPS-2025-009, 2024 Development Charges Background Study Addendum, be received; and

    That Council approve the Development Charges Addendum No. 2 Report dated November 6, 2024 subject to further annual review during the capital budget process; and

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

    Carried through consent


13.1.8
Appointment of Auditors for Fiscal Year 2024, CPS-2025-011

 

  • That report CPS-2025-011, Appointment of Auditors for Fiscal Year 2024, be received; and

    That Council approve the appointment of RLB LLP as auditors for the Town of Orangeville and its local boards for fiscal year 2024.

    Carried through consent


13.1.9
Town-initiated Official Plan Amendments – OPA 132 and OPA 135, INS-2024-055

 
  • Resolution2025-006
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That report INS-2024-055, Town Initiated Official Plan Amendments – OPA 132 and OPA 135, be received; and

    That Council pass a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 132 to the Official Plan for the Town of Orangeville, included as Attachment No. 1, related to Town-wide pre-consultation and complete application policies; and

    That Council pass a by-law adopt Amendment No. 135 to the Official Plan for the Town of Orangeville, included as Attachment No. 2, related to Town-wide source water protection policies; and

    That staff be directed to circulate the by-laws included as Attachment No. 1 and Attachment No. 2 to the County of Dufferin for approval as required by the Planning Act.

    Carried Unanimously

13.1.10
SCADA Master Plan, INS-2025-004

 
  • Resolution2025-007
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Prendergast

    That report INS-2025-004, SCADA Master Plan be received; and

    That the SCADA Master Plan Final Report be approved.

    Carried

13.2
Correspondence

 

13.3
Committee/Board Minutes

 

14.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting

 

None.

15.
Notice of Motion at Meeting

 

16.
Announcements

 

Deputy Mayor Taylor thanked Council and Staff for the help with the Optimist's Christmas in the Park.

Deputy Mayor Taylor further advised that the Orangeville BIA Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

17.
By-Laws

 
  • Resolution2025-008
    Moved byCouncillor Prendergast
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

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

    Carried

17.1
A by-law to authorize the Temporary Borrowing of monies as specified in this by-law, to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville for the year 2025

 

17.2
A by-law to adopt a policy for the Council Remuneration Review Process and to repeal by-law 16-2009

 

17.3
A by-law to Impose Fees for At Fault False Alarm Calls for Service within the Town of Orangeville

 

17.4
A by-law to amend Development Charges By-law 2024-060

 

17.5
A by-law to appoint the auditors for the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville (RLB LLP) for fiscal year 2024

 

17.6
A by-law to adopt amendment no. 132 to the Official Plan

 

17.7
A by-law to adopt amendment no. 135 to the Official Plan

 

17.8
A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at its regular Council Meeting held on January 27, 2025

 

18.
Adjournment

 
  • Resolution2025-009
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

    Carried
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