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)
8 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on January 6, 2025 be called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Agenda as presented for January 6, 2025 be adopted, as amended.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor L. Dunstall
Carried Unanimously
THAT Consent Agenda Items 8.1 and 8.2 be approved.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report COR-2025-02 Council – Staff Relations Policy be received; and, THAT Council approves the Council – Staff Relations Policy included as Attachment 1 effective February 1, 2025. Voters In Favour Against Conflict Mayor N. Salonen X Councillor S. Cressman X Councillor K. Wilkinson X Councillor H. Sidhu X Councillor S. Martin X Councillor L. Dunstall X Results 3 3 0
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor L. Dunstall
Defeated
THAT Report COR-2025-04 be received; and, THAT Council adopt By-Law 2025-02 to set the due dates for the interim billing of property taxes for 2025; and, THAT Council direct Staff to commence a communications effort to notify residents of planned changes to tax due dates for 2025, and to encourage increased participation in the Township’s pre-authorized payment program for taxes.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report CS-2024-35, Single Use Plastics be received for information.
Moved by Councillor L. Dunstall, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report CS 2025 – 01, 2024 Special Event and Facility Subsidies be received for information; and, THAT Council directs Staff to continue facility use subsidies and in-kind staff costs for legacy facility bookings, by affiliated groups and special events taking place at Township facilities in 2025; and THAT Council directs Staff to review the affiliation policy and report back to the Committee of the Whole in September with details including participation rates, residency and fees and charges.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor L. Dunstall
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council directs Staff to proceed with the detailed design for replacing the Knipfel Private Distribution Water System with a new municipal watermain and services that meets current municipal and provincial design and safety standards, including design for service connections for all existing users and properties fronting the proposed watermain layout in northeast Petersburg, Notre Dame Drive, and Snyder’s Road East; and, THAT Staff report back at the next Regular Council Meeting on the public consultation process for the detailed design for replacing the Knipfel Private Distribution Water System.
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT we do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chair.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report COR-2025-02 Council – Staff Relations Policy be received; and, THAT Council approves the Council – Staff Relations Policy included as Attachment 1 effective February 1, 2025. In Against Conflict Favour Mayor N. Salonen X Councillor S. Cressman X Councillor K. Wilkinson X Councillor H. Sidhu X Councillor L. Dunstall X Councillor S. Martin X Results 3 3 0
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor L. Dunstall