The Orangeville Record

Council Meeting

July 8, 2024

Who was there

Present (7): Joe Andrews, Andy Macintosh, Lisa Post, Tess Prendergast, Debbie Sherwood, Rick Stevens, 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 (10 motions)

10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda and any addendums for the July 8, 2024 Council Meeting, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sherwood, seconded by Councillor Macintosh
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of the following meeting be approved: 10.1 2024-06-17 Council Public Meeting Minutes 10.2 2024-06-24 Council Minutes
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Prendergast
Carried Unanimously
That all Consent Agenda items for the current Council Meeting listed under 13.1 Staff Reports, 13.2 Correspondence, and 13.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received or approved as presented with the exception of the items removed for individual consideration. Items Removed: 13.1.1, 13.1.2, and 13.1.3
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Prendergast
Carried Unanimously
That report CPS-2024-044, 2024 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Infrastructure Assets, be received; and T hat Council approve the 2024 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Infrastructure Assets as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried Unanimously
That report CMS-2024-011, Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre – Mechanical Failure (Pool), be received; and That Council select Option 2: Closure of the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre Pool, Staff conduct a Facility Needs Assessment Study and report back to Council; and That the recreation team and the transportation team meet to discuss potential opportunities to maximize and communicate existing public transit routes between Tony Rose and Alder to ensure access for seniors and others in the area who are accustomed to pedestrian access to the Tony Rose facility; and That Council authorize the Mayor to continue discussions with Upper Grand District School Board and to start discussions with both the YMCA and the County of Dufferin Mayors to discuss partnership opportunities to enhance aquatics and other recreation offerings in Orangeville and the greater region; and That the Mayor report back to Council in the form of Council Memos following these discussions. Yes (5) Councillor Andrews, Mayor Post, Councillor Sherwood, Deputy Mayor Taylor, and Councillor Macintosh No (2) Councillor Stevens, and Councillor Prendergast
Moved by Mayor Post, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That report 2024-06-24 , Sign Variance Application – Dufferin Wildlife Supplies – 287A Broadway , be received; and That Council grant a variance to Sign By-law 28-2013, as amended, to permit the placement of a ground sign at 287A Broadway measuring 1.8 m x 1.8 m, having a sign area of 3.24 m 2 , which exceed s the maximum permitted sign area of 1.5 m 2 ; and That staff prioritize the Sign By-law review in 2025. Yes (5) Councillor Andrews, Mayor Post, Deputy Mayor Taylor, Councillor Macintosh, and Councillor Prendergast No (2) Councillor Sherwood, and Councillor Stevens
Moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
That Council approve considering the following motion at the present meeting in accordance with s. 7.12.5 of the Procedure By-law.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Macintosh
Carried Unanimously
Whereas, the Town has limited water supply capacity to service future developments beyond what is currently approved or in progress towards approval. Existing town wells have been in service for an average age of 34 years. Several wells experienced decline in efficiency and supply capacity; and Whereas, on June 3 2024 Council passed bylaw 2024-040 the Lawn and Garden Watering - A by-law to regulate the use of water for lawn and garden watering within the Town of Orangeville. This by law regulates the frequency of which residents may water their lawns and gardens. This by law was passed to impact the Towns’ overall water conservation efforts; and Whereas, Rain barrels play a key role in water sustainability by allowing the reuse of rain water for watering flowers, hanging baskets, and gardens; and Whereas, Sustainable Orangeville’s mandate is to promote environmentally sustainable practices within the Town of Orangeville and to reduce the Town’s environmental impact including, but not limited to water conservation and stewardship; and Whereas, Public Works' annual budget for rain barrels is $5,000, the subsidy program was available at a subsidy of $50 off per barrel for 100 barrels. Within 15 hours of the program opening all 100 rain barrels were spoken for; and Whereas, for the remainder of the term of Council, Staff will work with Sustainable Orangeville to develop a rain barrel program; and Therefore, it is requested that Council approve the use of up to $20,000.00 from the
Moved by Councillor Prendergast, seconded by Councillor Macintosh
Carried Unanimously
That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 17. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Prendergast
Carried Unanimously
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Macintosh, seconded by Deputy Mayor Taylor
Carried Unanimously

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