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
Staff Present:
  • M. Cunnington, Manager, Communications
  • R. Gill, Software Development Engineer
  • J. Gohn, Manager, Human Resources
  • J. Innis, Interim Acting CAO
  • M. Jhajj, Deputy Treasurer
  • C. Khan, Town Clerk
  • T. Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • T. MacDonald, Deputy Clerk
  • R. Medeiros, Financial Analyst
  • C. Moore, Interim IT Manager
  • L. Raftis, Assistant Clerk
  • H. Savage, Manager, Community Services

1.
Call To Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Resolution2023-120
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    That the agenda and any addendums for the April 3, 2023 Council Meeting, be approved.

    Carried Unanimously

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

 

4.
Closed Meeting

 
  • Resolution2023-121
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    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:

    2023-03-06 Closed Council Meeting Minutes

    2023-03-20 Closed Council Meeting Minutes

    Confidential Verbal Report from Jennifer Gohn, Manager, Human Resources – Public Office Holders

    Carried Unanimously

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

 
  • Resolution2023-122
    Moved byCouncillor Stevens
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the minutes of the 2023-03-06 and 2023-03-20 Closed Council Minutes, be approved;

    And that Confidential Verbal Report from Jennifer Gohn, Manager, Human Resources regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations, be received;

    And that staff proceed as directed.

    Carried Unanimously

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting

 
  • Resolution2023-123
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the minutes of the following meetings be approved:

    2023-03-20 Council Meeting Minutes

    Carried Unanimously

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

 

11.1
Kim Delahunt, President & CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre - Headwaters Health Care Centre Update

 

Kim Delahunt, President and CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre spoke to the focus, strategic directions, values, catchment area, clinical priority plan, clinical priority plan initial findings, accomplishments achieved over the last year, and the quality of care of Headwaters Health Care Centre. Ms. Delahunt acknowledged the Foundation, volunteers, and community connections. Ms. Delahunt further spoke to the future of Headwaters, including improvements of Diagnostic Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and answered questions from Council.

11.2
Anne Haines, Regional Manager Zone 1, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation - Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Update

 

Anne Haines, Regional Manager Zone 1, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) spoke to the roles of the Ontario Government, MPAC, Municipalities, and Property Owners. Ms. Haines spoke to the growth of properties in Ontario, maintaining Ontario's property database, current value assessment, assessment update, and resolving assessment concerns. Ms. Haines spoke to Orangeville's local assessment base and answered questions from Council.

11.3
Ian McSweeney, Mary Rose, and Mary Lou Archer, Orangeville Police Services Board - Police Services Board Update

 

Ian McSweeney, Vice-Chair, Orangeville Police Services Board spoke to the new governance reform project, transition from Orangeville Police Services to the Ontario Provincial Police, Ontario Association of Police Services Boards, Ministry of the Solicitor General, objectives, priorities and governance, community safety and well-being, services standards guidelines and answered questions from Council.

12.
Staff Reports

 

12.1
Community Grant Allocations for 2023, CPS-2023-022

 This item has conflict.
  • Councillor Prendergast declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Prendergast submitted a declaration of pecuniary interest with respect to item 12.1.)

  • Councillor Prendergast left the meeting at 8:34 p.m.

    Resolution2023-124
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That report CPS-2023-022, Community Grant Allocations for 2023, be received,

    And that Council approve distribution of 2023 Community Grant budgeted funds to the following Organizations:

    Bethell Hospice Foundation

    Hospice Dufferin

    Rotary Club of Orangeville

    The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival

    And that the following Organizations report back to Council in the form of a delegation to provide further information to Council:

    Elysian Festival Orangeville

    STEM Camp

    Carried Unanimously

    Councillor Prendergast returned to the meeting at 8:44 p.m.


12.2
Parkland Reserves Financial Report, 2022, CPS-2023-023

 
  • Resolution2023-125
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report CPS-2023-023, dated April 3, 2023, Parkland Reserves Financial Report, 2022, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

12.3
Investment Report for 2022 Fiscal Year, CPS-2023-024

 
  • Resolution2023-126
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That report CPS-2023-024, Investment Report for 2022 Fiscal Year, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

13.
Correspondence

 
  • Resolution2023-127
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Prendergast

    That May 2023 be proclaimed as Jewish Heritage Month;

    And that the following correspondence be received:

    Proclamation Request - Jewish Heritage Month

    County of Dufferin - Notice of Public Meeting - Municipal Comprehensive Review

    County of Dufferin - Support for the Town of Caledon Study of Highway 10

    Carried Unanimously

14.
Committee/Board Minutes

 
  • Resolution2023-128
    Moved byCouncillor Stevens
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That the minutes of the following meetings be received:

    2023-01-17 & 2023-02-02 Orangeville Police Services Board Minutes

    Carried Unanimously

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting

 

None.

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting

 

None.

17.
New Business

 

Councillor Stevens requested an update with respect to the construction at the Library. Heather Savage, General Manager, Community Services advised that construction is in the final stages, but there is no set completion date at this time. Councillor Stevens further asked for an update with respect to the construction of a new dog park in Town. Ms. Savage advised that staff will report back to Council by the end of June.

Councillor Stevens asked if staff could review the location of the bus stop at C Line as there have been incidents of drivers passing the bus attempting to make the advanced green light. Tim Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services advised staff would look into the location.

Councillor Andrews thanked Town Staff that helped at the Lions Home and Garden Show.

Councillor Andrews provided an update with respect to the 236 First Street Development and advised that the completion date is scheduled for December 2023.

Councillor Sherwood asked if the sidewalk will be in place for the opening of the 236 First Street Development. Mr. Kocialek advised that he will confirm. Counciollor Sherwood further asked for an update on the one sided street parking. Mr. Kocialek advised that seventy percent of one-sided street parking signs have been uncovered and will be reporting back to Council with respect to this matter on April 17.

18.
Question Period

 

None.

19.
By-Laws

 
  • Resolution2023-129
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

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

    A by-law to amend By-law 2019-021 to confirm appointments to various Boards and Committees

    A by-law to authorize the entering into and execution of a Loan Agreement with Bill McCutcheon, Dawn Van Kampen and Karen Webster - 2023 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Local Committee 

    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 April 3, 2023

    Carried Unanimously

20.
Adjournment

 
  • Resolution2023-130
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That the meeting be adjourned at 8:54 p.m.

    Carried Unanimously
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