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 (6 motions)
5 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT, pursuant to Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, notice is hereby given that Council Committee intends to hold a closed session meeting in the Council Chamber to deal with matters pursuant to Sections 239(2) (b), (f) and (3.1) of the said Act (Personal, Legal and Training Matters).
Moved by Smith
Carried
THAT confidential Report CAO-23-05 dated March 30, 2023 regarding staff and organizational structure be received; AND THAT the confidential staff direction be adopted.
Moved by Smith
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report MC-23-05 dated March 22, 2023 from Councillor Lauer, a Working Group be created to review the delivery of economic development services in the City of Orillia with a mandate to: - Provide comments and advice during the Economic Development Strategy Project through to completion - Explore other economic development models - Consider the re-establishment of the Economic Development Committee; AND THAT the Working Group be comprised of: - Mayor Don McIsaac - Councillor Ralph Cipolla - Councillor Tim Lauer - Councillor Whitney Smith AND THAT the Working Group consider local community partners for input into the strategy; AND THAT administrative support be provided by staff from the Business Development, Culture and Tourism Department; AND THAT the Working Group prepare recommendations with respect to the future of economic development in the City of Orillia for Council consideration by October 31, 2023.
Moved by Lauer
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-23-16 dated March 22, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the Orillia Rowing Club's pursuit of a grant funding application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the costs associated with the creation of a proposed clubhouse/boathouse facility in Kitchener Park be supported in principle, subject to the following conditions: - The proposed clubhouse/boathouse facility and its related appurtenances are created at no cost to the City of Orillia; - The Orillia Rowing Club enter into a lease with the City of Orillia that is satisfactory to the City of Orillia.
Moved by Smith
Carried
THAT as recommended in Report CS-23-15 dated March 21, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department, the form of draft by-law and franchise agreement attached as Schedule "A" to the report be approved and the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act be authorized; AND THAT the Ontario Energy Board be requested to issue an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the draft by-law and franchise agreement attached as Schedule "A" to the report pertaining to the Corporation of the City of Orillia is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the franchise agreement attached as Schedule "A" to the report.