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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda and any addendum for the December 7, 2020 Council Meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
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:
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Peters
Carried
That the verbal report of Ed Brennan, CAO be received.
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
the Town's procedural by-law provides for less formal procedures for special and standing committees of Council; And Whereas Town Council wishes to conduct a Council workshop utilizing less formal procedures to facilitate discussion regarding its Strategic Priorities; Now therefore be it resolved that Council convene into a Council workshop to discuss its Strategic Priorities.
Moved by Councillor Post, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
That Council affirm the direction of staff
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
That the notice requirement be waived.
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Deputy Mayor Macintosh
Carried
WHEREAS the Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act - Schedule 6 – Conservation Authorities Act; AND WHEREAS the Legislation introduces several changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder conservation authorities’ role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications; AND WHEREAS we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect residents, property, and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act; AND WHEREAS the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without conservation authority watershed data and expertise; AND WHEREAS the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non-mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs; AND WHEREAS the budget that Orangeville spends on conservation authority work is a bargain for the services provided; AND WHEREAS municipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on conservation authority boards should be a municipal decision; and the Chair and Vice Chair of the conservation authority boards should be duly elected; AND WHEREAS it has been the Town of Orangeville’s experience with the Credit Valley Conservation Auth
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Mayor Brown
Carried
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 its regular and closed Council Meeting held on December 7, 2020
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Macintosh, seconded by Councillor Taylor