Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor S. Cressmanat item 11.1 regarding parcels of land referenced as 5 and 6, as a member of his family is employed by a company conducting business with respect to the subject lands
What was decided (13 motions)
12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Regular Council Meeting held on November 27, 2023, be called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor L. Dunstall
Carried
THAT a closed meeting of Council be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Regional Council Chambers and electronically, in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the purposes of considering the following subject matter: Education related to Indigenous History and Reconciliation
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried
THAT the Agenda as presented for November 27, 2023, be adopted as amended.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the November 13, 2023 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Defeated
THAT Council award RFP 2023-05, Integrity Commissioner Services to ADR Chambers Inc. of Toronto, ON as per their proposal dated November 9, 2023; and, THAT pursuant to Section 223.3 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Municipal Clerk be directed to bring forward a By-law appointing ADR Chambers Inc., as Integrity Commissioner for the Township of Wilmot, from November 28, 2023 – January 1, 2028; and, THAT the Integrity Commissioner be responsible for performing in an independent manner the functions a listed under Section 223.3.(1) (1-7); and, THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements required to proceed with the Award of RFP 2023-05 and the appointment of the Integrity Commissioner; and further, THAT the former Integrity Commissioner, Dr. Robert Williams, be authorized to complete any open files that may have been received prior to the appointment of ADR Chambers Inc.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried
THAT Report DS 2023-020 be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried
THAT Report DS-2023-19, save and except for parcels 5 and 6 which were previously voted on and
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor L. Dunstall
Carried
THAT Council accepts the donation of 2m of land across the frontage of 9 Brubacher Street, Baden, from Dale and Dianne Hillar; and further, THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated acknowledgement and direction and any other documents associated with the transfer; and further, THAT tax receipts be provided to the donors for the land donation in an amount determined by an independent certified appraisal secured by the Township at no cost to the Township.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried
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. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
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 K. Wilkinson
Carried
THAT we do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried
THAT a closed meeting of Council be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Regional Council Chambers and electronically, in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the purposes of considering the following subject matter: 1. Education related to Indigenous History and Reconciliation
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried
THAT Council award RFP 2023-05, Integrity Commissioner Services to ADR Chambers Inc. of Toronto, ON as per their proposal dated November 9, 2023; and, 6 THAT pursuant to Section 223.3 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Municipal Clerk be directed to bring forward a By-law appointing ADR Chambers Inc., as Integrity Commissioner for the Township of Wilmot, from November 28, 2023 – January 1, 2028; and, THAT the Integrity Commissioner be responsible for performing in an independent manner the functions a listed under Section 223.3.(1) (1-7); and, THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements required to proceed with the Award of RFP 2023-05 and the appointment of the Integrity Commissioner; and further, THAT the former Integrity Commissioner, Dr. Robert Williams, be authorized to complete any open files that may have been received prior to the appointment of ADR Chambers Inc.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu