The Orangeville Record

Council Meeting

August 8, 2022

Who was there

Present (5): Joe Andrews, Andy Macintosh, Lisa Post, Debbie Sherwood, Todd Taylor

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (29 motions)

27 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda and any addendums for the August 8, 2022 Council Meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Post, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That a closed meeting of Council be held pursuant to s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act for the purpose of considering the following subject matters: 4.1. 2022-07-11 Closed Council Minutes 4.2. Confidential Report from John Hart, Town Solicitor - Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 4.3. Confidential Verbal Report from Raymond Osmond, Acting CAO - Public Office Holders Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
That the 2022-07-11 Closed Council Minutes, be approved; And that the Confidential Report from John Hart, Town Solicitor regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, be received; And that the Confidential Verbal Report from Raymond Osmond, Acting CAO regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations, be
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Post
Deferred
That the minutes of the following meeting be approved: 2022-07-11 Council Minutes 2022-07-18 Council-Public Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That report CPS-2022- 062, Telecommunications Report, be received ; And that staff be authorized to pursue grant funding for initiatives related to upgrad ing the Town ’ s telecommunication systems.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That report CPS-2022-055, regarding the 2022 Second Quarter Capital Progress, be received.
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
That Report CPS-2022-056, regarding an update on the ESCO procurement process , be received.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
That report CPS-2022-057, regarding the 2022 Second Quarter Operating Fund Variance, be received.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
That report CPS-2022-058, 2022 Community Grants Update, be received; And that Council approve distribution of 2022 Community Grant budgeted funds of $150 .
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Sherwood
Carried
That report CPS-202 2 -0 60 , ICIP: Green Stream Funding Agreement , be received. And that Council pass a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure for funding .
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
That report CPS- 2022-0 61 , regarding Section 357 Tax Appeals for 202 2, be received: And that Council authorize reduction in property tax totalling $ 2,948.37 .
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Sherwood
Carried
That Council approve increasing the cost-of-living allowance from 2% to 2.5% as a guideline to report a budget for non-union staff salary and benefits in the proposed 2023 budget.
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Defeated
That report CPS-2022-063, Budget 2023 Schedule and Direction, be received; And that Council endorse receiving a 5-year budget outlook for Operating Budget and a 10-year budget outlook for Capital Budget deliberations; And that Council approve maintaining of the cost-of-living allowance equivalent to the same level as 202 2 of 2% as a guideline to report a budget for non-union staff salary and benefits in the proposed 2023 budget ; And that Council approve an additional $200,000 to bring annual contribution to capital budget from $2.6M to $2.8M in light of global inflationary pressures. Yes (6) Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Post, Councillor Sherwood, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh No (1) Councillor Peters
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
That report CMS-2022-016, New Businesses in Orangeville - March 1 - June 30, 2022, be received.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
That report CMS-2022-018, regarding Development of 82, 86-90 Broadway, be received ; And that Council direct staff to complete a 2023 capital budget submission for consulting services required to oversee and manage all elements of a detailed proposal call and related processes for the development of 82, 86-90 Broadway.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That report CMS-2022-019, Next Generation 911 – Authority Service Agreement, be received; And that Council pass a by-law to enter into an agreement for the delivery of 9-1-1 services with the County of Dufferin.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Macintosh, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
That R eport CMS-2022 -0 20, L ease E xtension Mel’s Skate Shop, be received; And that Council direct staff to extend the Lease Agreement with the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville, and Mel’s Skate shop for one additional year; And that Council pass a by-law to authorize the M ayor and Clerk to sign the necessary agreement
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
That Council separately consider the approval of the intersections referenced in Report INS-2022-049, Intersection All-Way Stop Review (Various Locations) from the original motion. Yes (7) Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, Councillor Sherwood, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Moved by Councillor Post, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That r eport INS-2022-049, Intersection All-Way Stop Review (Various Locations), be received; And that Staff update the All -Way Stop Policy to reflect the current criteria as set out in Book 5 of the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) dated December 2021.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Macintosh, seconded by Councillor Sherwood
Carried
That Council pass a by-law to implement an all-way stop at the intersection of College Avenue and Fieldgate Drive. Yes (7) Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, Councillor Sherwood, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
That Council pass a by-law to implement an all-way stop at the intersection of Spencer Avenue and Cornwall Gate/Abbey Road. Yes (7) Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, Councillor Sherwood, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
That Council pass a by-law to implement an all-way stop at the intersection of Alder Street and Sherwood Street. Yes (7) Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, Councillor Sherwood, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Moved by Deputy Mayor Macintosh, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That Council approve the implementation of traffic calming measures including: a temporary radar speed sign for a time to be determined by staff, signage, and targeted communications in the Meadow Drive and Pheasant Drive area. Yes (7) Mayor Brown, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Peters, Councillor Post, Councillor Sherwood, Councillor Taylor, and Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
That the following correspondence be received: Proclamation Request - Lung Cancer Awareness Month, November 2022 County of Dufferin, Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021 Annual Report County of Dufferin, Notice of Passing of Development Charges By-Law Town of Grand Valley, Municipal Comprehensive Review Process and Land Needs Assessment Township of Amaranth, Notice of Public Hearing Township of East Garafraxa, Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 9 Township of Melancthon, Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program Township of Mulmur, Climate Emergency Declaration Inga Layman, Stop Sign at College and Fieldgate Michael Layman, Stop Sign at College and Fieldgate Jolene Sirr, Stop Sign at Spencer Avenue and Cornwall Gate/Abbey Road Debbie VanWyck and Robert Long, Stop Sign at Spencer Avenue and Cornwall Gate/Abbey Road Ron Work, Stop Sign at Spencer Avenue and Cornwall Gate/Abbey Road Harry Bell, Stop Sign at Alder and Sherwood Andrea and Jason Norwich, Stop Signs at Spencer/Sherwood and Alder/Sherwood
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
That the month of November 2022 be proclaimed as Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Macintosh, seconded by Councillor Peters
Carried
That the minutes of the following meetings be received: 2022-06-22 Cultural Plan Task Force Minutes 2022-06-03 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes 2022-06-09 Official Plan Steering Committee Minutes 2022-06-07 Sustainable Orangeville Committee Minutes
Moved by Councillor Post, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
the Santa Claus Parade has been an institution enjoyed by children and adults of Orangeville and surrounding area for decades, and Whereas the Kin Club has announced that they do not have the resources to organize and hold the event in 2022, and Whereas the Town has an opportunity to continue the tradition of a Santa Claus parade in Orangeville; Therefore be it resolved that Town Council approves: 1. The Town hosting a Santa Claus Parade on November 19, 2022; 2. Community Services staff organizing the Santa Claus Parade; and 3. Funding in the amount of $15,000 from Parks and Recreation Reserve to cover the associated costs
Moved by Mayor Brown, seconded by Councillor Sherwood
Carried
That the by-laws listed below be read three times and finally passed: A by-law to authorize the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Green Stream A by-law to amend Traffic Bylaw 78-2005, to establish a stop sign on College Avenue at Fieldgate and Spencer Avenue at Abbey Road and Cornwall Gate A by-law to authorize the entering into and execution of an agreement with the County of Dufferin for the delivery of 9-1-1 services A by-law to authorize the extension of the agreement with Mel's Skate Shop (Skate Sharpening Services - Alder Street Recreation Centre) A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at its closed and regular Council Meeting held on August 8, 2022
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Sherwood
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried

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