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 (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Council move into Closed Session at 6:32 pm to discuss a matter under the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
the January 31, 2023 Closed Session adjourn at 6:53 pm. and Regular Council resume at 7:00 pm.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
the January 31, 2023 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
the minutes of the January 10th, 2023 and January 16, 2023 Council meetings be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
T HAT Report PL 01- 202 3 regarding the “Community Improvement Plan Background Report” be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Report TR 03-2023 regarding the tax rebate program for eligible charities and similar organizations and the Order of Alhambra request be received; and THAT a tax rebate to the Order of Alhambra in the amount of the municipal portion of the property taxes for the years 2023 to 2026 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Report TR-4-2023 regarding the 2023 Approved Operating and Capital Budget be received; and THAT the Grand Bend Beach Washroom project be funded from Development Charges ($70,200) and the Parking Reserve Fund ($189,900) and Vibrancy Reserve Fund ($189,900); and THAT the By-Law 10 of 2023 authorizing the adoption of the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sageman, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
T HAT Report CL 02-2023 titled “Helium Balloon Impact” be received; and THAT staff prepare a by-law to restrict helium balloon releases from municipal property.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Report CL 03-2023 titled “Amend Fees and Charges By-Law” be received; and THAT By-Law 09 of 2023 be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sageman, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Report CL 04-2023 regarding the review of the Fireworks By-Law be received.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
By-Law 94-2022 be read a third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
By-Laws 09-2023, 10-2023 and 11-2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
the January 31, 2023 Council Meeting adjourn at 7:37 pm.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Wilcox