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 (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda of the January 28, 2025 meeting of Council be confirmed as amended to include a report from the Corporate Services, Strategy, and Innovation Department regarding "Use of Approved Funding for Initial Program Items" as item 11.4.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Willis
Carried
That Council now move into closed session to consider Labour relations or employee negotiations - HR policies which may impact future labour relations negotiations pursuant to Section 239 2 (d) of the Municipal Act .
Moved by Councillor Willis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Townend
Carried
That the delegation from Tracy Chalifoux, Municipal and Utility Access Relations Specialist at Xplore Inc. regarding the rollout of the Amherst Island project, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Willis
Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, Additional Budget Request - Odessa West Reconstruction Project dated January 28, 2025 be received and; That Council approve additional funding for the Odessa West Reconstruction (CC 170023) and Emma Street Servicing Allowance (CC 210017) of $265,000 from the General Capital Reserve (as available) with the balance to be funded from new debt financing and up to $215,000 from Water Rate reserve and $55,000 from Sewer Rate reserve.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Ennis
Carried
That the report from the Public Works Division dated January 28, 2025 re: Fleet Condition and Needs Study, be received; That Council direct staff to engage a consultant to complete a Fleet Condition and Needs Study; and That Council approve that this project be funded up to $25,000 from the Fleet and Equipment Reserve Fund.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the report from the Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division, dated January 28, 2025 re: Miscellaneous Fees and Charges By-law Update, be received; and That the fees for the Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division's attractions, events and services, as considered in the 2025 operating budget, be implemented as presented; and That By-law 2025-04, a by-law to amend by-law 2022-006 the Miscellaneous Fees and Charges By-law be enacted and passed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Willis
Carried
That the report from the Corporate Services, Strategy & Innovation Department, dated January 28, 2025 re: Use of Approved Funding for Initial Program Requirements, be received; and That Council approve the use of funding approved by Resolution 2024-266 to fund the critical path items identified in SR-2861 including recruitment of staff and retention of consultants.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Proderick
Carried
That all items except 14.1 and 14.3 in the Consent Agenda dated January 28, 2025 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Ennis
Carried
That the report from the Heritage Culture and Tourism Division, dated January 28, 2024, re: Neilson Store Museum and Cultural Centre (NSMCC) 2024 Review - Annual Operations, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Willis, seconded by Councillor Proderick
Carried
That the minutes of the January 22, 2025 meeting of W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Renewal Committee be received; That Council adopt the updated Terms of Reference for the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Renewal Fundraising Committee. That the Case Statement be finalized and that Council approve the Case Statement.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That Council waive Section 11.2 h) of the Procedural By-law to reconsider clause 3 in Resolution 2023.13.6 dated June 26, 2023.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Townend, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the Committee recommends to Council that the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre be renamed to the W.J. Henderson Community Centre.
Moved by Councillor Proderick, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That By-law 2025-6 to confirm the proceedings of Council of Loyalist Township be enacted and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal.
Moved by Councillor Lorna Willis, seconded by Councillor Budarick
Carried
That the meeting now adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Budarick, seconded by Councillor Ennis