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 (9 motions)
8 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Regular Council Meeting held on November 25, 2024 be called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Agenda as presented for November 25, 2024 be adopted, as amended.
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor L. Dunstall
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Minutes of the November 4, 2024 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT Consent Agenda Items 9.1, and 9.2 be approved.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report COR-2024-56 Council-Staff Relations Policy, be received for information; and, THAT the Council-Staff Relations Policy included as Attachment 1, be approved effective January 1, 2025.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Deferred
THAT By-Laws as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS generations of Canadians have served our country and the world during times of war, military conflict, and peace. Through their courage and sacrifice, these men and women have helped to ensure that we live in freedom and peace, while also fostering freedom and peace around the world; and, WHEREAS every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict, and peace; and, WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion’s mission to promote remembrance is a year-long commitment, they endeavour to promote it through programs, services, and resources; and, WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532 New Hamburg has locally promoted the objectives of the Royal Canadian Legion’s mission since 1952; and, WHEREAS the Township of Wilmot has previously partnered with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532 New Hamburg on their Memorial Banner Programme which displays 125 memorial banners to honour veterans, past and present, that served to protect our peace and freedom; and, WHEREAS municipalities such as Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, City of Calgary, City of Belleville and Municipality of Chatham-Kent have installed Veteran’s Crosswalk to provide a year-round reminder of the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to keep our communities safe. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Staff be directed to report back on February 3, 2025 with more information on the potentia
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS the Township of Wilmot awarded the contract for consulting services to Land Use Research Associates Inc (LURA) for the Public Engagement Process for the Future of the Prime Ministers Path; and, WHEREAS the consultants have been tasked with the creation of a working group to ensure broad and fair representation in the Prime Ministers Path discussion. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs LURA to bring back a Terms of Reference to Council which stipulates that members of the working group must be residents of the Township of Wilmot.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried
THAT the Confirmatory By-Law as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor L. Dunstall