Minutes of Council - Special Meeting

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(Mayor and Clerk at Town Hall - 87 Broadway)
Electronic Participation
Members Present:
  • Mayor S. Brown
  • Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh
  • Councillor J. Andrews
  • Councillor G. Peters
  • Councillor L. Post
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • Councillor T. Taylor
Staff Present:
  • E. Brennan, CAO
  • D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor
  • D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • K. Landry, Town Clerk
  • A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services
  • T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk

1.
Call To Order
 

A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.

The meeting was called to order at 9:01 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda
 

  • Resolution2020-309
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the agenda for the September 23, 2020 Council - Special Meeting, be approved.

    Carried
A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest
 

A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.

None. 

4.
Singing of National Anthem
 

A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.

5.
Land Acknowledgement
 

A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.

The Mayor acknowledged the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people including the Ojibway, Potawatomi and Odawa of the Three Fires Confederacy.

6.
Announcements by Chair
 

A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.

Mayor Brown provided information regarding how the public is able to participate in the Council meeting, advised the gallery and viewing audience with respect to the public nature of Council Meetings and that it is webcast.

7.
Reports or Items for Discussion
 

A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.

7.1
Mask By-law
 

  • Resolution2020-310
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    WHEREAS it is simply unreasonable to ask that employees or owners of our local retailers to confront people who do not wear masks;
    WHEREAS the Town has the authority to pass by-laws respecting matters related to the social and environmental well-being of the Town, and the health, safety and well-being of all citizens and visitors;
    AND WHEREAS the Town can pass a by-law to enhance the measures currently ordered by the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph health department regarding the current Covid-19 pandemic;
    AND WHEREAS Public Health recommends the wearing of masks to help control the spread of the virus and has recommended that local Council’s pass a by-law to protect the health and safety of our community;
    AND WHEREAS the passing of such by-law would provide further authority for enforcement by by-law officers and police services;
    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Council recommends that the Town of Orangeville implement a local By-law to allow By-law enforcement staff to enforce the wearing of masks locally;
    AND THAT the mask by-law include all multi-residential, condominium and commercial units in lobbies, elevators, common areas, including mail rooms, garbage storage areas and laundry facilities and that proper signage be displayed at all locations indicating the Mandatory Mask by-law, including the by-law number and fines;
    AND THAT Town staff prepare a sign template for display in establishments.

    Carried Unanimously
A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.

8.
Question Period
 

A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.

None.

9.
By-Laws
 

  • Resolution2020-311
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the by-laws listed below be read three times and finally passed:

    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at tis Council - Special Meeting held on September 23, 2020.

    Carried
A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.

10.
Adjournment
 

  • Resolution2020-312
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the meeting be adjourned at 9:23 p.m.

     

    Carried
A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
R. Osmond, General Manager, Community Services joined the meeting at 9:00 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Mayor S. Brown left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor G. Peters left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor L. Post left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor left the meeting at 9:25 PM.
E. Brennan, CAO joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Benotto, Software Operations Supervisor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
D. Jones, General Manager, Infrastructure Services joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
K. Landry, Town Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
T. Macdonald, Assistant Clerk joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Mayor S. Brown joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Deputy Mayor A. Macintosh joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor J. Andrews joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor G. Peters joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor L. Post joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor D. Sherwood joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
Councillor T. Taylor joined the meeting at 8:59 PM.
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