The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

March 29, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): Charlene Biggerstaff, Lee Dale, Naomi Davison, Dan Fellini, Dale Kerr Genge, Dave Neeson, Margaret Quirk

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 (22 motions)

22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the March 29, 2023 Council agenda, with a minor amendment to page 13 of the February 8th Council Minutes, be adopted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as amended: 1. Council Minutes of February 8, 2023 1. February 8, 2023 Council Minutes.pdf page 13 of the agenda, page 8 of the February 8th Council Minutes, final bullet point to read '...and detached additional dwelling unit' 2. Council Minutes of February 15, 2023 1. February 15, 2023, Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the presentation provided by Deputy Fire Chief Lorianne Zwicker concerning the creation and implementation of the Georgina Fire and Rescue Community Risk Assessment Portal be received with congratulations and thanks.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
d. Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and Council Appointees to Local Boards for 2022 1. DCAO-2023-0004 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AND COUNCIL APPOINTEES TO LOCAL BOARDS FOR 2022(1).pdf Report No. DCAO-2023-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0130 1.That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2023-0004 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated March 29, 2023 regarding Remuneration and Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees to Local Boards and Committees for 2022. e. Festive Closure 2023-2026 1. Festive Closure 2023-2026.pdf 2. Festive Holiday Dates 2023-2026.pdf Report No. HR-2023-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0131 That Council receive Report No. HR-20 23 -0001 prepared by the Human Resources Division dated March 29, 2023 respecting Festive Closure for the period of 2023-2026 . That Council approve the following for the Festive Closure periods: That the Civic Centre and Annex close on Monday, December 25, 2023 and re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2024; That the Civic Centre and Annex close at noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 and re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025; That the Civic Centre and Annex close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 and re-open on Friday, January 2, 2026; and That the Civic Centre and Annex close at noon on Thursday, December 24, 2026 and re-open on Monday, January 4, 2027. f. Statement of Development Charges Collected for the 2022 Fiscal Year 1. DCAO-2023-0003 STAT
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2023-0002 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated March 29, 2023 respecting the Audit Plan for the 2022 Fiscal Year. That Council approve the Audit Plan for the 2022 Fiscal Year as prepared by KPMG LLP in consultation with Town staff, and described in the attached correspondence from KPMG LLP dated January 19, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. SI-2023-0006 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives Department, on behalf of the Community Services Department, dated March 29, 2023 regarding the award of contract CSD2022-088 for the provision of design-build services for a new pump track and skate park in Pefferlaw Park, located at 38 Pete’s Lane in Pefferlaw, Ontario. That Council approve the award of contract CSD2022-088 to New Line Skateparks Inc. in the amount of $749,000.00 excluding applicable taxes, plus approval of a 18% contingency in the amount of $135,000 to be expended only as required in accordance with the Town Purchasing Policy; That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to issue a purchase order up to a total of $749,000.00 excluding taxes, to New Line Skateparks Inc., and to execute all other necessary documents to complete this work.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2023-0016 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated March 29, 2023, respecting Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Ontario Municipal Management Institute and Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs recognizing achievement by Lorianne Zwicker, Deputy Fire Chief, of the CMM III Fire Service Professional designation and congratulate Deputy Fire Chief Zwicker for her accomplishments.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council endorse the position of the Town of Petrolia requesting the Provincial Government, through Elections Ontario and the Chief Electoral Officer, to utilize any resources available to produce the highest quality permanent Register of Electors.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the balance of General Information items for March 29, 2023, including item (xi) from the Township of Brock requesting funding support for the Freshwater Action Plan Fund to protect and enhance Lake Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the Briefing Note advising of the approval of the following grants provided for through the Economic Development Grant Application process; Georgina Spring Fling and Georgina Marathon & Half Marathon, May 5 and September 10, 2023, Endurance Event Productions, $5,000.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Seedy Saturdays, March 25, 2023, Georgina-Brock Garden Club, $440.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Musical Performance from Forrest Jones Entertainment, October 21, 2023, Forrest Jones, $2,000.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Military Day, June 17, 2023, Georgina Military Museum, $3,500.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Georgina's Yoga and Music Festival, July 29, 2023, Two Feathers Yoga, $3,500.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Free Spirit Summer Fest, July 2, 2023, Balance Health Solutions, Jacinta Healing Arts & Two Feathers Yoga, $3,500.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Skate with Pride, February 20, 2023, York Pride, $1,000.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:17am, observe a ten-minute recess, then resume closed session discussions to deal with the following matter; a. Approval of 2022 Closed Session Minutes; July 20, August 10, September 28 and November 30
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 11:35am and report on matter(s) discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a being the adoption of 2022 Closed Session minutes; That Council adopt the following 2022 Closed Session minutes: July 20, August 10, September 28 and November 30
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0024 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on March 29, 2023 1. Bylaw 2023-0024. Confirm proceedings of Council, March 29, 2023.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:37am.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as amended: 1. Council Minutes of February 8, 2023  page 13 of the agenda, page 8 of the February 8th Council Minutes, final bullet point to read '...and detached additional dwelling unit' 2. Council Minutes of February 15, 2023
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
d. Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and Council Appointees to Local Boards for 2022 Report No. DCAO-2023-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0130 1.That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2023-0004 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated March 29, 2023 regarding Remuneration and Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees to Local Boards and Committees for 2022. e. Festive Closure 2023-2026 Report No. HR-2023-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0131 1. That Council receive Report No. HR-2023-0001 prepared by the Human Resources Division dated March 29, 2023 respecting Festive Closure for the period of 2023-2026. 2. That Council approve the following for the Festive Closure periods: 3. That the Civic Centre and Annex close on Monday, December 25, 2023 and re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2024; 4. That the Civic Centre and Annex close at noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 and re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025; 5. That the Civic Centre and Annex close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 and re-open on Friday, January 2, 2026; and 6. That the Civic Centre and Annex close at noon on Thursday, December 24, 2026 and re-open on Monday, January 4, 2027. 5 f. Statement of Development Charges Collected for the 2022 Fiscal Year Report No. DCAO-2023-0003 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0132 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2023-0003 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated March 2
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2023-0006 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives Department, on behalf of the Community Services Department, dated March 29, 2023 regarding the award of contract CSD2022-088 for the provision of design-build services for a new pump track and skate park in Pefferlaw Park, located at 38 Pete’s Lane in Pefferlaw, Ontario. 2. That Council approve the award of contract CSD2022-088 to New Line Skateparks Inc. in the amount of $749,000.00 excluding applicable taxes, plus approval of a 18% contingency in the amount of $135,000 to be expended only as required in accordance with the Town Purchasing Policy; 3. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to issue a purchase order up to a total of 7 $749,000.00 excluding taxes, to New Line Skateparks Inc., and to execute all other necessary documents to complete this work.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the Briefing Note advising of the approval of the following grants provided for through the Economic Development Grant Application process; 9  Georgina Spring Fling and Georgina Marathon & Half Marathon, May 5 and September 10, 2023, Endurance Event Productions, $5,000.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment  Seedy Saturdays, March 25, 2023, Georgina-Brock Garden Club, $440.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment  Musical Performance from Forrest Jones Entertainment, October 21, 2023, Forrest Jones, $2,000.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment  Military Day, June 17, 2023, Georgina Military Museum, $3,500.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment  Georgina's Yoga and Music Festival, July 29, 2023, Two Feathers Yoga, $3,500.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment  Free Spirit Summer Fest, July 2, 2023, Balance Health Solutions, Jacinta Healing Arts & Two Feathers Yoga, $3,500.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment  Skate with Pride, February 20, 2023, York Pride, $1,000.00, Economic, Culture and Community Betterment
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a being the adoption of 2022 Closed Session minutes; 1. That Council adopt the following 2022 Closed Session minutes: July 20, August 10, September 28 and November 30
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0024 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on March 29, 2023 11
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried

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