The Penetanguishene Record

Committee of the Whole

August 14, 2024

Who was there

Present (7): Bonita Desroches, Doug Leroux, Suzanne Marchand, Doug Rawson, D. La Rose, George Vadeboncoeur, Bill Waters

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 (12 motions)

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

THAT the Council Information Packages having been given due consideration be received for information.
Moved by Councillor D. Leroux, seconded by Councillor S. Marchand
Carried
THAT the following consent agenda items, having been given due consideration be received for information:
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor B. Waters
Carried
THAT Council approve the Risk Assessment report for the property at 111 Robert Street West (Ojibwa Landing).
Moved by Mayor D. Rawson, seconded by Councillor D. Leroux
Carried
THAT vehicle #400 being a 2007 Freightliner Snowplow be deemed surplus and be disposed of in accordance with the Surplus Vehicles and Equipment Policy.
Moved by Councillor D. Leroux, seconded by Councillor B. Waters
Carried
THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Traffic Calming measures for Bellisle Drive / Thompsons Road Recommendations for traffic calming and street safety for pedestrians. Councillor S. Marchand Q3-2024 Septage disposal and treatment resolution Follow up with options and a resolution for septage disposal Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Q4-2024
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor B. Waters
Carried
THAT the Town of Penetanguishene create a Summer Cultural Event Ad Hoc Committee; AND THAT the Terms of Reference included as attachment #1 to this report be approved as presented; AND FURTHER THAT one (1) Council member being Councillor Bonita Desroches be appointed to the Summer Cultural Festival Ad Hoc Committee; AND FINALLY THAT recommendations made by the Summer Cultural Festival Ad Hoc Committee on the 3 deliverables be shared with Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor B. Desroches
Carried
THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Skateboard Park Review Public consultation on growth and development Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2024
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Councillor B. Desroches
Carried
THAT the draft Fence By-law presented in attachment #1 be brought forward for Council approval; AND THAT the draft Boundary Fence By-law presented in attachment #2 be brought forward for Council approval.
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose
Carried
THAT the Planning and Community Development Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Cell tower public notification procedure Public Notice protocols and procedures for proposed telecommunications towers. Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2024 HCF Affordable Housing Project Provide options to assist and support HCF affordable housing project Mayor D. Rawson Q3-2024 161 Church Street Options for future use including parkland or other options to define and clarify use. Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2024
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Councillor B. Waters
Carried
THAT item 9.a.i letter from the Mayors of the Town of Midland and Penetanguishene and the Township of Tay be received.
Moved by Mayor D. Rawson, seconded by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose
Carried
THAT Option #3 be approved, which is to do nothing, as upper tier capital funding is available through the County of Simcoe Hospital Alliance.
Moved by Mayor D. Rawson, seconded by Councillor B. Waters
Carried
THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Paper Ballot consideration in 2026 Municipal Election (CL) Provide paper ballots as an option for consideration in the 2026 Municipal Election Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025 Non-resident fee review update (FIN) Review fees for non-residents related to all municipal services. Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2024 GBGH MRI expansion project (FIN) Provide funding options to support the GBGH MRI expansion project Councillor S. Marchand Q3-2024 Warming/Cooling Centers (FES) Options for warming and cooling centers including policy, support and resources Councillor D. Leroux Q4-2024
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose
Carried

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