Council Meeting

That the agenda and any addendums for the November 4, 2024 Council Meeting, be approved; and That Council agree to hold the closed session at the end of the open session in accordance with section 3.4.3 of the Procedure By-law as it was not possible to commence the closed session at an earlier time.

That the minutes of the following meeting be approved: 7.1 October 21, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes

That Council waive the five (5) minute timeframe in the procedure by-law to permit Marianne Love to address Council for a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes.

That all Consent Agenda items for the current Council Meeting listed under 10.1 Staff Reports, 10.2 Correspondence, and 10.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received or approved as presented with the exception of the items removed for individual consideration. Items Removed: 10.1.3

That report CPS-2024-074 , Skills Development Fund Transfer Payment Agreement , be received; and That Council pass a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development .

That the main motion be amended by removing paragraph 7 and replacing with the following: Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to report back to Council on the development and implementation of a Snow Removal Rebate Program as a pilot project for the 2024/2025 winter season.

access to safe and clear pathways during winter months is essential for all residents in the Town of Orangeville, including seniors and persons with disabilities; and Whereas the accumulation of snow and ice can pose challenges to accessibility and safe passage, particularly for individuals with mobility issues; and Whereas some of the goals and objectives of the Town’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee is to: consult with residents about issues affecting seniors, provide a forum for seniors to exchange information about current issues and emerging concerns, improve awareness of services available to seniors in Orangeville. Whereas the ‘Snow Angels Canada’ program provides a tool to connect neighbours within their communities either looking for snow removal services or to become a volunteer; and Whereas several municipalities offer separate programs similar to the ‘Snow Angels Canada’ program that allow neighbours to assist with snow removal; and Whereas a rebate program can provide financial assistance to residents who hire third-party services for snow and ice removal from their driveways and sidewalks during the winter season; Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to report back to Council on the development and implementation of a Snow Removal Rebate Program as a pilot project for the 2024/2025 winter season; and That the Snow Removal Rebate Program be offered as a pilot project, with a budget of $10,000.00 being funded from both the Age Friendly Advisory Comm

That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 14. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed.

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: September 23, 2024 Closed Council Minutes Marianne Love, ML Consulting - 2024 Compensation Review Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

That the minutes of the September 23, 2024 Closed Council Meeting, be approved; and That the confidential information supplied by Marianne Love in closed session as a supplement to the open session presentation and report be received; and That Council direct staff to include the results of the Salary Market Review in the 2025 budget deliberations; and That staff proceed as directed.

That the by-law for the current Council Meeting listed under item 18. Confirming By-law, be read three times and finally passed.

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

Whereas access to safe and clear pathways during winter months is essential for all residents in the Town of Orangeville, including seniors and persons with disabilities; and Whereas the accumulation of snow and ice can pose challenges to accessibility and safe passage, particularly for individuals with mobility issues; and Whereas some of the goals and objectives of the Town’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee is to:  consult with residents about issues affecting seniors,  provide a forum for seniors to exchange information about current issues and emerging concerns,  improve awareness of services available to seniors in Orangeville. Whereas the ‘Snow Angels Canada’ program provides a tool to connect neighbours within their communities either looking for snow removal services or to become a volunteer; and Whereas several municipalities offer separate programs similar to the ‘Snow Angels Canada’ program that allow neighbours to assist with snow removal; and Whereas a rebate program can provide financial assistance to residents who hire third-party services for snow and ice removal from their driveways and sidewalks during the winter season; Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to report back to Council on the development and implementation of a Snow Removal Rebate Program as a pilot project for the 2024/2025 winter season; and That the Snow Removal Rebate Program be offered as a pilot project, with a budget of $10,000.00 being funded from both the Age Friendly