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 (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Council move into Closed Session at 6:31 pm to discuss a matter under the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(b) and (f) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
Closed Session adjourn at 6:52 pm and Regular Council resume at 7:00 pm.
Moved by Councillor Marsh, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
the February 6, 2024 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
the minutes of the January 15th and January 16th, 2024 Council Meetings be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Marsh, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Correspondence Items 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 be received.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Scott, Councillor Ferguson, Councillor Baillie
Report CAO 01-2024 regarding the “Port Franks Marina Dredging Options” be received; and THAT the 2024 rates at the Port Franks Marina be amended to include an 80% surcharge to cover cost of spot dredging. In Support (9) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Scott, Councillor Ferguson, and Councillor Baillie
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Scott, Councillor Ferguson, Councillor Baillie
Report DCS 03-2024 regarding the Proposal award for the Klondyke Sports Park – Pickleball and Tennis Court Construction project be received; THAT the Proposal received from All Season Excavating for the submitted price of $ 573,887.45 including HST be accepted; THAT the funds required for this project be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund; and THA T Staff be authorized to execute any contract or other documents.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
By-Law 4050-1992, as amended, being a by-law to provide for licensing, regulating and governing taxicab owners and drivers be repealed.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Report CL 02-2024 “Appointment to Boards and Committees” be received; and THAT the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Committee be amended to reflect membership of 5-8 public member appointees; and THAT Councillor Marsh be appointed to the Lambton Group Police Services Board; and THAT By-Law 09 of 2024 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Report CL 03-2024 titled “Poplar Ave. Boat Launch Agreement” be received; and THAT By-Law 07 of 2024 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
By-Laws 07-2024 through 10-2024 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
the February 6, 2024 Council Meeting adjourn at 8:12 pm.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Scott