Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of the Township of Douro-Dummer

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:00 A.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Town Hall

894 South Street

Warsaw, ON K0L 3A0

Present:

• Mayor Heather Watson
• Deputy Mayor Harold Nelson
• Councillor Thomas Watt
• Councillor Adam Vervoort
• Councillor Ray Johnston

Staff Present

• CAO - Elana Arthurs
• Acting Clerk - Martina Chait-Hartwig
• Temporary CBO - Don Helleman
• Interim Treasurer - Paul Creamer
• Manager of Public Works - Jake Condon
• Manager of Recreation Facilities - Mike Mood
• Planner - Christina Coulter
• Fire Chief - Chuck Pedersen

Absent:

• Mike Garside

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1.

Reason(s) for Special Meeting:

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 10:02 p.m. and stated the reasons for the Special Meeting.

2.

Land Acknowledgement

The Mayor recited the Land Acknowledgement.

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:

The Mayor reminded members of Council of their obligation to declare any pecuniary interest they might have. None were declared.

4.

Adoption of Agenda: November 14, 2023

• Resolution Number 355-2023
  Moved By: Councillor Johnston
  Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Nelson

  That the agenda for the Special Council Meeting, dated November 14, 2023, be adopted, as circulated.

  Carried

5.

Other Business and Staff Reports:

5.1

2024 Draft Budget - Council Working Session

Councillor Vervoort joined via speaker phone at 10:17 a.m.  

• Resolution Number 356-2023
  Moved By: Councillor Watt
  Seconded By: Councillor Johnston

  Finance to come back with proposal regarding replacement schedule and procurement of the Fire Apparatus. 

  Carried
• Resolution Number 357-2023
  Moved By: Deputy Mayor Nelson
  Seconded By: Councillor Vervoort

  Get roof repair once pre-approved

  Carried
• Resolution Number 358-2023
  Moved By: Deputy Mayor Nelson
  Seconded By: Councillor Johnston

  Motion to recess at 12:02 p.m.

  Carried

6.

Confirming By-law: 2023-49

• Moved By: Deputy Mayor Nelson

  That By-law Number 2023-49, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council, held on November 14th, 2023 be passed in open Council and that the Mayor and the Clerk be directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.

7.

Adjournment

• Moved By: Councillor Johnston
  Seconded By: Councillor Watt

  That this meeting adjourn at 2:47 p.m.

  Carried