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Regular Council
June 24, 2019
What was decided (39 motions)
37 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda and additions thereto dated June 24, 2019 be adopted.
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT the Council Meeting minutes dated May 27, 2019 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Kal Johnson, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT we receive the deputation by Mario Veltri regarding Draft Plan Approval RA-T-08-01. AND THAT staff prepare a report for the July 15, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT we receive the deputation by Robert Daniel regarding a request for culvert extension. AND THAT staff prepare a report.
Moved by Gary Hetherington, seconded by Kal Johnson
Carried
THAT we receive the deputation by Steve Goulter regarding drainage in Bayshore Village. AND THAT staff prepare a report
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT we adopt the recommendations of Items 8.1 to 8.20 as set out on the Consent Agenda and Additions thereto dated May 27, 2019, with the exception of Items 8.3(e), 8.6, 8.7, 8.10, 8.11 and 8.12.
Moved by Ted Lamb, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT we request delegations at the 2019 AMO Conference as follows: • Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Green Space in the Township of Ramara Official Plan; • Hon. Doug Downey, Minister of Finance regarding partnerships with First Nation; • Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation regarding Highway 404 coming through Ramara Township.
Moved by John O'Donnell, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT we receive the correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated May 29, 2019 regarding the 2019 Budget and Municipal Levies. AND THAT we pay the General Levy for 2019 in the amount of $39,240.00.
Moved by John O'Donnell, seconded by David Snutch
Deferred
THAT we receive the County of Simcoe correspondence dated May 30, 2019 regarding Bill 108, More Homes, More Choices Act. AND THAT we support the comments submitted by the County of Simcoe.
Moved by John O'Donnell, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT we receive and support the motion from the Town of Grimsby regarding opposition to Bill 108.
Moved by John O'Donnell, seconded by David Snutch
Defeated
THAT we receive the Town of Grimsby correspondence regarding opposition to Bill 108 as information.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT we receive the email correspondence from the Brechin Community Centre Board regarding recycling initiative. AND THAT we support the purchase of Goby the recycling Fish receptacle by the Brechin Community Centre Board on a one year trial basis.
Moved by John O'Donnell, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT we receive the email from the Brechin Community Centre Board dated June 14, 2019 regarding Park Signage. AND THAT we approve the new signage utilizing the Township's logo.
Moved by Gary Hetherington, seconded by Ted Lamb
Carried
THAT motion CW.255.19 of Committee of the Whole Report 16/19 dated June 3, 2019 become Section 'B' (Fire Marque) and the remainder of the report become Section 'A'.
Moved by John O'Donnell, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT we adopt Section 'A' of the Committee of the Whole Report 16/19 dated June 3, 2019, as amended.
Moved by Kal Johnson, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT Section 'B' (Fire Marque) of Committee of the Whole Report 16/19 dated June 3, 2019 be deferred to Closed Session.
Moved by John O'Donnell, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT we adopt Special Committee of the Whole Report 17/19 dated June 17, 2019 as amended.
Moved by Kal Johnson, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT we adopt the Special Committee of the Whole Report 18/19 as Presented (Facility Review, Compensation Review, Personal and Training & Development matters).
Moved by Ted Lamb, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT we receive the Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee minutes dated April 8, 2019 and May 8, 2019, as information.
Moved by Kal Johnson, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT we receive the Ramara Public Library Board Minutes dated April 18, 2019, as information.
Moved by Gary Hetherington, seconded by Kal Johnson
Carried
THAT we receive the Longford Community Centre Board Minutes dated May 14, 2019, as Information.
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT we receive the Brechin Community Centre Board minutes dated May 14, 2019 as Information.
Moved by Kal Johnson, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT we receive the Brechin & Beyond minutes dated May 10, 2019 as Information.
Moved by Kal Johnson, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT staff prepare a report regarding the expansion of the Mosquito Spray Program.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT staff prepare a report regarding the revenue from traffic tickets issued in Ramara Township (O.P.P. and Chippewas of Rama First Nation).
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT staff prepare a report regarding culvert repairs on Fernwood Drive.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT Bills 2019.42, 2019.43, 2019.44, 2019.45, 2019.47 and 2019.48 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as Bylaws.
Moved by Gary Hetherington, seconded by Ted Lamb
Carried
THAT Bill 2019.46 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed as a bylaw.
Moved by Gary Hetherington, seconded by Ted Lamb
Carried
THAT we went into Closed Session at 9:50 p.m. to discuss, personal, property, labour relations and potential litigation matters.
Moved by Gary Hetherington, seconded by Kal Johnson
Carried
THAT we rise and report from Closed Session at 10:29 p.m.
Moved by Ted Lamb, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT we adopt the Closed Session Council minutes dated May 27, 2019 as presented.
Moved by Kal Johnson, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT we adopt Committee of the Whole Closed Session Report dated June 3, 2019, as presented.
Moved by Kal Johnson, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT Section B of Committee of the Whole Report 16/19 dated June 3, 2019 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Ted Lamb, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT we adopt the Special Committee of the Whole Closed Session Report dated June 17, 2019, as presented.
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT we adopt the Special Committee of the Whole Closed Session Report dated June 19, 2019 as presented.
Moved by Joe Gough, seconded by David Snutch
Carried
THAT we receive the Canine Control Call Logs dated May 2019, as information.
Moved by David Snutch, seconded by Joe Gough
Carried
THAT we receive Report WD-09-19 dated March 4, 2019 together with further information provided to date regarding the maintenance of the private section of Fountain Drive. AND THAT staff proceed as directed.
Moved by Gary Hetherington, seconded by Kal Johnson
Carried
THAT Bylaw 2019.55, a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 24th day of June 2019, be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Ted Lamb, seconded by Gary Hetherington
Carried
THAT we now adjourn at 10:32 p.m. until July 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.