Council Meeting Minutes

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Electronic Meeting
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville
(Mayor and Clerk at Town Hall - 87 Broadway)
Orangeville, Ontario
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:
  • D. Fraser, CEO, Library
  • J. Hawkins, System Administrator
  • C. Khan, Clerk
  • T. Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • K. Landry, Clerk's Division
  • T. Macdonald, Deputy Clerk
  • A. McKinney, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • R. Osmond, Acting CAO
  • L. Raftis, Assistant Clerk
  • N. Syed, Treasurer
  • K. Thomson, Sustainability Co-ordinator

1.
Call To Order

 

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

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Resolution2022-331
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the agenda and any addendums for the September 26, 2022 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 traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people including the Ojibway, Potawatomi and Odawa of the Three Fires Confederacy.

8.
Announcements by Chair

 

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

Mayor Brown thanked Council for a positive last four years and spoke to the pleasure of working senior management and all Town staff. Mayor Brown provided a recap of the work accomplished over the last term, addressing the drinking water, OPP costing review, COVID-19,  Long-Term Care, the new Fire Hall and Emergency Operations Centre, Orangeville Brampton Railway, budgets, public transit, Sustainable Orangeville, sewage treatment plant, fibre internet, supporting skilled trades, men's homelessness, housing and residential development, updating of Town By-laws, improving the downtown core, traffic safety, upgrading parks and recreation, digital transformation, and the transformation of the Jean Hamlyn Day Care Centre.

9.
Rise and Report

 

None.

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting

 
  • Resolution2022-332
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the minutes of the following meetings be approved:

    2022-09-12 Council Meeting Minutes

    2022-09-12 Closed Council Meeting Minutes

    Carried

11.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

 

11.1
Raymond Osmond, Acting CAO, Message to Council

 

Raymond Osmond, Acting CAO thanked Council for their service over the last four years. Mr. Osmond wished all members luck in their future endeavors. Mr. Osmond spoke to the accomplishments of Council and thanked their families for their support throughout the 2018-2022 term.

11.2
Heather Hayes, Orangeville Food Bank, Hunger Awareness Month

 

Heather Hayes, Orangeville Food Bank thanked Council for their service and provided a presentation regarding Hunger Awareness Month. Ms. Hayes spoke to various items relating to hunger awareness. Ms. Hayes asked Council to consider adding the Orangeville Food Bank into their upcoming budget.

11.3
Bill Rea, Orangeville Library Board Chair and Darla Fraser, CEO, Orangeville Library, Orangeville Public Library Strategic Plan and Rebranding

 

Bill Rea, Library Board Chair provided an overview of the Orangeville Public Library Strategic Plan and Rebranding presentation. Sheri Marks, Orangeville Library Board spoke to the library's vision, new logo, strategic directions, and plan to develop new services. Darla Fraser, CEO of the Orangeville Public Library answered questions from Council. 

12.
Staff Reports

 

12.1
Lease Extension Highlands Youth for Christ, CMS-2022-023

 
  • Resolution2022-333
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That Report CMS-2022-023, Lease Extension Highlands Youth for Christ, be received;

    And that Council direct staff to extend the Lease Agreement with the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville and Highlands Youth for Christ for an additional five (5) year term;

    And that Council pass a bylaw to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary agreement.

    Carried

12.2
Regulatory By-law Review Work Plan, CPS-2022-064

 
  • Resolution2022-334
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report CPS-2022-064, Regulatory By-law Review Work Plan, be received;

    And that staff continue with the completion of the following by-laws in 2023:

    Parks and Special Events

    Tow Truck Licensing (review)

    Animals

    Hens Pilot Program

    Lawn Watering

    Traffic including Encumbering Highway, Road Occupancy, Sale of Goods, Montgomery Village, Fouling of a Highway*

    Topsoil Removal

    Discharge of Water into Sanitary and Storm Sewer;

    And that staff submit a Service Level Change (SLC) request for the review of additional regulatory by-laws in 2023 for consideration by Council.

    Carried

12.3
Council Tasks, CPS-2022-068

 
  • Resolution2022-335
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report CPS-2022-068, Council Tasks, be received.

    Carried

12.4
Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan Progress Report 2022, INS-2022-059

 
  • Resolution2022-336
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That the next Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan Progress Report be presented to Council in Q4 of 2024.

    Carried
  • Resolution2022-337
    Moved byCouncillor Peters
    Seconded byCouncillor Taylor

    That report INS-2022-059, Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan Progress Report 2022, be received.

    Carried

12.5
Hansen Boulevard Creek Crossing Construction Update, INS-2022-060

 
  • Resolution2022-338
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That report INS-2022-060, Hansen Boulevard Creek Crossing Construction Update, be received.

    Carried

13.
Correspondence

 
  • Resolution2022-339
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Post

    That the following correspondence be received:

    County of Dufferin, Draven Alert

    County of Dufferin, Land Acknowledgements

    Michelyne and John Ambrus, College Avenue and Hansen Barrier

    Town of Grand Valley, Support Resolution Regarding Impacts of Climate Change in Mulmur

    Town of Grand Valley, Support Resolution Regarding Shortage of Physicians

    Carried

14.
Committee/Board Minutes

 
  • Resolution2022-340
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Peters

    That the minutes of the following meetings be received:

    2022-07-05 Sustainable Orangeville Minutes

    2022-07-26 Heritage Orangeville Minutes

    Carried

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting

 

None.

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting

 

Councillor Post spoke to the location of the stop sign at Alder Street and Sherwood Street and suggested moving the stop sign to Alder Street and Glengarry Road.

Note: Staff to review and report back to Council in the new term.

17.
New Business

 

Councillor Andrews expressed condolences for the passing of John Gillies.

Deputy Mayor Macintosh and Councillors respectively made end of term remarks, noted accomplishments, and thanked staff and respective members of Council for their service.

Raymond Osmond, Acting CAO thanked Andrea McKinney for her service to the Town, and spoke to the accomplishments during her tenure.

18.
Question Period

 

None.

19.
By-Laws

 
  • Resolution2022-341
    Moved byCouncillor Post
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

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

    A by-law to establish a Joint Compliance Audit Committee

    A by-law to authorize the extension of the service agreement with Highlands Youth for Christ

    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 September 26, 2022.

    Carried

20.
Adjournment

 
  • Resolution2022-342
    Moved byCouncillor Taylor
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Macintosh

    That the meeting be adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

     

    Carried
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