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)
9 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for January 15, 2025, be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur
Carried
THAT the Council Information Package having been given due consideration be received for information.
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur
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 enter into a maintenance agreement with Eramosa Engineering Inc. for the provision of SCADA, Instrumentation and Control Engineering services for the Water and Wastewater Divisions of the Public Works Department for a term of three (3) years; AND THAT the service rates outlined in their maintenance renewal letter dated December 3, 2024 forming attachment 1 and 2 of this report be approved for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 calendar year.
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor S. Marchand
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 Septage disposal and treatment resolution Follow up with options and a resolution for septage disposal Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Q4-2024 Updated to Q1-2025 Pedestrian Crosswalk Paintings Identify Town crosswalks where celebrations can be highlighted through line painting Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor D. Leroux
Carried
WHEREAS the Arena and Recreation Centre Study recommends that major investment in the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre is not advised as replacement of the facility is the preferred long-term solution to addressing the Town’s arena and facility needs; AND WHEREAS the Town has established a general 2033 timeline for opening a new multi-use recreation centre; AND WHEREAS the Arena and Recreation Centre Study recommends necessary lifecycle projects to keep the facility safe and available until a new centre is constructed; AND WHEREAS the Arena and Recreation Centre Study recommends that the Town maintain the terms of the existing agreement with the Penetanguishene Curling Club and that major capital investment be
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose
Deferred
THAT the draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene and the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care be approved as outlined in attachment 1 of staff report RCS-2025-02; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Recreation and Community Services are hereby authorized to make minor alterations to the agreement that does not substantially change its content; AND FINALLY THAT staff bring forward the necessary by-law for Council approval.
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur
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 Updated to Q1-2025 GBCSC - Cycle of Hope Event Explore opportunities to assist GBCSC grow Cycle of Hope Event Councillor S. Marchand Q1-2025 McGuire Park - Pickle Ball Courts Opportunity to convert McGuire Park Tennis Court to pickle ball courts Councillor S. Marchand Q2-2025 Memorial Opportunity Explore opportunities to create a memorial where residents can be memorialized Councillor B. Waters Q3-2025 Canadian Museum of Water & GB Heritage League Explore opportunities to support the requests of CMW and GBHL Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor S. Marchand
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 Draft #1: Q1-2024 Draft #2: Q2-2025 161 Church Street Options for future use including parkland or other options to define and clarify use. Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2024 updated to Q4-2026 Loitering By-law Perform an environmental scan of the downtown core and explore requirements for a loitering by-law Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025 User Fees Provide options for revenue such as paid parking at the Waterfront Park Mayor D. Rawson Q3-2025
Moved by Councillor D. Leroux, seconded by Councillor S. Marchand
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 (LS) Provide paper ballots as an option for consideration in the 2026 Municipal Election Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025 updated to Q2-2025 Culture Alliance (LS) Provide options for the Town on how to move forward with Culture initiatives Councillor B. Desroches Q1-2025 Digital Signage (LS) Present a plan for the implementation of digital signage throughout Town Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Q3-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor D. Leroux