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 (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the September 23, 2020 Council - Special Meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
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.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Sherwood
Carried Unanimously
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.
Moved by Councillor Peters, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Post