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

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Council Chambers in the Municipal Building
Present:
  • Mayor Heather Watson
  • Deputy Mayor Harold Nelson
  • Councillor Thomas Watt
  • Councillor Adam Vervoort
  • Councillor Ray Johnston
Members Absent
  • Anu Mundahar
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

The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.

The Chair read the land acknowledgement. 

The Chair reminded members of the Committee of their obligation to declare any pecuniary interest they might have. None were declared.

  • Resolution Number 021-2023
    Moved By:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded By:Councillor Johnston

    That the agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting, dated April 11, 2023, be adopted, as circulated.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 022-2023
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor Nelson
    Seconded By:Councillor Vervoort

    That the Public Library Department Monthly Report from February and March 2023, Public Library-2023-02 be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 023-2023
    Moved By:Councillor Johnston
    Seconded By:Mayor Watson

    That the Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report February and March 2023, Recreational Facilities-2023-02 be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 024-2023
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor Nelson
    Seconded By:Councillor Vervoort

    That the Public Works Department Monthly Report February and March 2023, Public Works-2023-06 be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 025-2023
    Moved By:Councillor Johnston
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That the Fire Department Monthly Report - February and March 2023, Fire Services-2023-02 be received.                                                 

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 026-2023
    Moved By:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That the Building Department Monthly Report - February and March 2023, Building Department 2023-05, be received. 

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 027-2023
    Moved By:Councillor Johnston
    Seconded By:Mayor Watson

    That the Planning Department Monthly Report - February and March 2023, Planning, Planning-2023-15 be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 028-2023
    Moved By:Mayor Watson
    Seconded By:Councillor Johnston

    That it be recommended to Council that a letter be sent to the Province of Ontario in regards to the raising of the mininum wage in the Province and the impact to residents and business of the role out and phasis of the increase. 

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 029-2023
    Moved By:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That the Finance/Treasurer Department Monthly Report - February and March 2023, Finance/Treasurer-2023-10 be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 030-2023
    Moved By:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded By:Councillor Johnston

    That the Clerk's Department Monthly Report - February and March 2023 , Clerk's Office-2023-10, be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 031-2023
    Moved By:Mayor Watson
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That CAO Department Monthly Report - February - March 2023, C.A.O.-2023-09 be received.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 032-2023
    Moved By:Mayor Watson
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That staff bring forward options for the funding and delivery of a community tree seedling program to help residents of the Township Douro-Dummer with their property recovery and rehabilitation from the May 21, 2022 derecho.

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 033-2023
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor Nelson
    Seconded By:Councillor Johnston

    That the report to Committee of the Whole, dated April 11th, 2023 from Deputy Mayor Nelson be received and that staff be requested to bring a report to Council regarding allowing ORVs on Township roads to create a riding loop in conjunction with County of Peterborough Roads for a one-year trial period and that the Peterborough County Trails ATV Club be consulted in the creation of the proposed route.

    VotersForAgainstConflict
    Mayor WatsonX
    Councillor WattX
    Deputy Mayor NelsonX
    Councillor VervoortX
    Councillor JohnstonX
    Results320
    Carried (3 to 2)

Council took a 5 minute recess prior to starting Closed Session. 

  • Resolution Number 034-2023
    Moved By:Mayor Watson
    Seconded By:Councillor Vervoort

    That Council go into Closed Session for reasons under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25   

    (k)  a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. 2001, c. 25, s. 239 (2); 2017, c. 10, Sched. 1, s. 26. (11:52 a.m.).

    Carried

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Future Joint Municipal Ventures

 
  • Resolution Number 035-2023
    Moved By:Deputy Mayor Nelson
    Seconded By:Councillor Vervoort

    That the Committee rise from Closed Session without a report. (12:17 p.m.).   

    Carried
  • Resolution Number 036-2023
    Moved By:Councillor Vervoort
    Seconded By:Deputy Mayor Nelson

    That this meeting adjourn at 12:18 p.m.

    Carried