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Committee of the Whole
March 22, 2017
What was decided (11 motions)
9 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Bayside Market be moved to Rotary Champlain Wendat Park; AND THAT the Market, Music and Movies series every Friday evening from June 9 to September 1, 2017 be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the Bayside Market may be extended to Thanksgiving weekend as required.
Moved by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau, seconded by Mayor G. Marshall
Carried
THAT the Amphitheatre Lighting Project at a net cost of $16,735 be approved; AND THAT the project be funded using the 2016 capital surplus, if available following the year-end surplus analysis, or the Asset Management Reserve.
Moved by Mayor G. Marshall, seconded by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau
Carried
THAT staff be directed to proceed with Option A AND THAT staff present the final actual costing and funding recommendations to Committee of the Whole, once Vendors can visually inspect the condition of the McGuire Park Tennis Courts and prepare actual quotes.
Moved by Councillor D. Rawson, seconded by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau
Defeated
THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Tourism advertising (print & on-line) for future consideration (Spring 2017) Recreation Assets (Parks & Facilities) Analysis (Summer 2017) Cycling Strategy (Fall 2017) Curling Club Operations Review/Agreement (Spring 2017) Outdoor Skating Rink (Spring 2017) Karma Ecology Garden Agreement Georgian Queen Agreement
Moved by Mayor G. Marshall, seconded by Councillor D. LaRose
Carried
THAT the Owner be advised of their requirement to prepare, at their own expense, a new Reference Plan of Survey for the area of the property subject to the partial release. AND THAT upon acceptance by staff of the new Reference Plan that a By-law be passed to grant the partial release of the easement.
Moved by Councillor M. Lauder, seconded by Councillor B. Saunders
Carried
THAT the Planning and Community Development Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Thompson Road West extension (Spring 2017) Development Charges - CIP, targeted incentives and opportunities (Summer 2017) Land Inventory Analysis (Spring 2017) Agrobusiness in the Industrial Zone (April 2017) Secondary Suite Report (Summer 2017)
Moved by Councillor D. Rawson, seconded by Councillor M. Lauder
Carried
THAT the 2016 Capital Carry Forwards of $4,663,653 from all funding sources be approved. AND THAT the draft 2016 Capital surplus of $20,342 be included in the year-end general surplus analysis report. AND FINALLY THAT staff be directed to amend the 2017 Capital Budget to include the 2016 Capital Carry Forwards.
Moved by Councillor B. Saunders, seconded by Mayor G. Marshall
Carried
THAT Option # 1 related to the Request for a Waiver of Property Tax Penalties & Interest be approved.
Moved by Councillor M. Mayotte, seconded by Deputy Mayor A. Dubeau
Defeated
THAT Council endorses option #4, to enter into a shared services Human Resources/Health & Safety agreement with the Township of Georgian Bay for a two year trial period through to April 30, 2019; AND THAT staff report back to Council in advance of the April 2019 expiration of the agreement after completing an assessment of the trial, with recommendations on next steps.
Moved by Councillor D. Rawson, seconded by Mayor G. Marshall
Carried
THAT the request for a By-law exemption relating to the Refreshment Vehicle By-law (2004-101, as amended) for Mr. M. Cadieux be approved for five years.
Moved by Councillor D. Rawson, seconded by Councillor M. Lauder
Carried
THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Community Engagement initiatives (Clerk/CAO - Summer 2017) Land sale policy review (Clerk/CAO - Spring 2017) Taxi Licence Review (Clerk - Spring 2017) Smoking Policy on Parks and Town Property (Clerk - Spring 2017) Election 2018 timelines (Clerk - Spring 2017) Composite Fee Schedule Comparison (Spring 2017) Insurance Joint RFP Review (Finance - Fall 2017) Fire Service Review - Town of Midland Partnership (CAO - Spring 2017) Referral Item Review (CAO - Spring 2017)
Moved by Councillor M. Mayotte, seconded by Councillor D. Levy