The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

February 28, 2024

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 (40 motions)

37 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the closed session matter be
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Deferred
That the remainder of the February 28th Council agenda, with the following addendum item, be approved; Item No. 11.1.f(a), Appendix 'H' to Report No. OID-2024-0003, Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of January 24, 2024 1. February 24, 2024 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes of February 7, 2024 1. February 7, 2024 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the presentation made by Ilmar Simanovskis of Civica Water Management Solutions reviewing the Stormwater Rate Assessment, be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted; c. Audit Plan for the 2023 Fiscal Year 1. DCAO-2024-0001 Audit Plan for the 2023 Fiscal Year.pdf 2. DCAO-2024-0001 Attachment 1 - Audit Plan.pdf Report No. DCAO-2024-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0060 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0001 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated February 28, 2024 respecting the Audit Plan for the 2023 Fiscal Year. That Council approve the Audit Plan for the 2023 Fiscal Year as prepared by KPMG LLP in consultation with Town staff, and described in the attached correspondence from KPMG LLP dated February 2024. e. Community Services Fees and Charges Amendment 1. Report - Community Services – Fees and Charges Amendment.pdf 2. ATTACHMENT 1 - FEES AND CHARGES.pdf Report No. CSD-2024-0002 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0061 That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0002 prepared by the Community Services Department dated February 28, 2024, respecting amendment to the fees charged under By-Law 2023-0076 (RE-3). That Council adopt the amended By-Law to approve the revised Community Services Fees and Charges 2024-2027 presented in Attachment 1.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0003 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated February 28, 2024, respecting the proposed 2024 Town of Georgina Economic Development and Tourism Strategy. That Council endorse Attachment 1 of Report No. SL-2024-0003 as the Town’s 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:35am
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0003 dated February 28, 2024 prepared by the Community Services Department for 2024 Recommendations for Priority Capital Improvements in Cemeteries; That Council approve a budget of $96,200 plus applicable HST for priority capital improvements at Keswick Cemetery in 2024, to be funded through the Corporate Capital Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
3. That Council approve a budget of $66,360 plus applicable HST for priority capital improvements, including layby parking, at Mann Cemetery in 2024, to be funded through the Corporate Capital Reserve. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Results 0 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Report No. LS-2024-0004 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated February 28, 2024, respecting Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing – Proposed User Fees be received; That Council approve the proposed amendments to the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing Bylaw with regards to the STRA User Fees; and, That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the proposed amendments.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OID-2024-0003 prepared by the Operations & Infrastructure Department dated February 28, 2024 regarding the completion of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) planning study for the Old Shiloh Road Bridge; That Council receive the attached report entitled 'Old Shiloh Road Bridge, Class Environmental Assessment Project File Report', dated February 6, 2024, prepared by Tatham Engineering.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
3. That Council accept the recommended alternative to replace the existing single lane bridge with a two-lane bridge and authorize staff to submit the completed MCEA documentation and Notice of Completion to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
4. That Council direct staff to complete an analysis of costs, timelines and implementation considerations of the non-structural options for cultural heritage commemoration of the Old Shiloh Road Bridge including; an arch facade, reuse or relocation of portions of the bridge at an alternative location, or erection of a monument, plaque or art installation; and return to Council with a report on the non-structural commemoration options. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Results 0 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Item 11.1.f.a, Appendix 'H' to Report No. OID-2024-0003, Life Cycle Cost Analysis.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council endorse the Municipality of Tweed's position requesting the License Plate Renewal System be reinstated and allocate the resulting one billion dollars in revenue to address critical Ontario infrastructure needs.
Moved by Councillor Genge
Lost
That Council receive correspondence from the Municipality of Tweed requesting the reinstatement of the License Plate Renewal System and allocation of the resulting revenue to address critical Ontario infrastructure needs.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Prince Edward County in support of the Province expanding the life span of fire apparatus specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire trucks due to insurance requirements.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse the position of Greater Madawaska r equesting the government to support Bill C-310 and amendments to subsections of the Income Tax Act to increase the amount of tax credits for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteer services.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council endorse the position of the Town of Orangeville requesting the Province conduct a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council support the application made by the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nations to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada for a landholding in the Town of Georgina for Addition to Reserve, specifically 969 Lake Drive North, being the formal process of converting these lands to reserve status.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive General Information Item (iv) being correspondence from the Township of Springwater endorsing the position of the City of Greater Sudbury petitioning the Provincial government to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act to clarify the definition of 'employer' to exclude owners that have contracted with a contractor for a project, and that it be
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Referred
That Council receive the balance of General Information items (i) to (iii), (v) to (vii) for February 28, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the Briefing Note advising that Councillor Dale Genge formally resign from the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture Board as her son is an employee of the Centre, and from the Georgina Appeals Committee as she is of the opinion that Councillors should not serve on a committee that hears appeals concerning Town bylaw matters.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
2. Bylaw Number 2024-0018 (RE-3); 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0017 (COU-1) to remove Councillor Genge from the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture and Georgina Appeals Committees 1. Amendment to Bylaw No. 2023-0004 (COU-1) and Bylaw No. 2023-0029 (COU-1).pdf Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Results 0 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0019 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on February 28, 2024 1. Bylaw 2024-0019, Confirm proceedings of Council, February 28, 2024.pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 1:03pm
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the remainder of the February 28th Council agenda, with the following addendum item, be approved; 3  Item No. 11.1.f(a), Appendix 'H' to Report No. OID-2024-0003, Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of January 24, 2024 2. Council Minutes of February 7, 2024
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
4 That the presentation made by Ilmar Simanovskis of Civica Water Management Solutions reviewing the Stormwater Rate Assessment, be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted; c. Audit Plan for the 2023 Fiscal Year Report No. DCAO-2024-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0060 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0001 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated February 28, 2024 respecting the Audit Plan for the 2023 Fiscal Year. 2. That Council approve the Audit Plan for the 2023 Fiscal Year as prepared by KPMG LLP in consultation with Town staff, and described in the attached correspondence from KPMG LLP dated February 2024. e. Community Services Fees and Charges Amendment Report No. CSD-2024-0002 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0061 1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0002 prepared by the Community Services Department dated February 28, 5 2024, respecting amendment to the fees charged under By- Law 2023-0076 (RE-3). 2. That Council adopt the amended By-Law to approve the revised Community Services Fees and Charges 2024-2027 presented in Attachment 1.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:35am 6
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
3. That Council approve a budget of $66,360 plus applicable HST for priority capital improvements, including layby parking, at Mann Cemetery in 2024, to be funded through the Corporate Capital Reserve. YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X 7 Regional X Councillor Davison Councillor X Biggerstaff Councillor Fellini X Councillor X Neeson Councillor Genge X Councillor Dale X Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
1. That Report No. LS-2024-0004 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated February 28, 2024, respecting Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing – Proposed User Fees be received; 2. That Council approve the proposed amendments to the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing Bylaw with regards to the STRA User Fees; and, 8 3. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the proposed amendments.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
3. That Council accept the recommended alternative to replace the existing single lane bridge with a two-lane bridge and authorize staff to submit the completed MCEA documentation and Notice of Completion to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 9
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Item 11.1.f.a, Appendix 'H' to Report No. OID-2024-0003, Life Cycle Cost Analysis. 10
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
11 That Council receive correspondence from Prince Edward County in support of the Province expanding the life span of fire apparatus specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire trucks due to insurance requirements.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse the position of the Town of Orangeville requesting the Province conduct a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal finances across Ontario. 12
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the balance of General Information items (i) to (iii), (v) to (vii) for February 28, 2024. 13
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
2. Bylaw Number 2024-0018 (RE-3); 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0017 (COU-1) to remove Councillor Genge from the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture and Georgina Appeals Committees YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional X Councillor Davison Councillor X Biggerstaff Councillor Fellini X Councillor X Neeson Councillor Genge X Councillor Dale X Results 7 0 0 0 15
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0019 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on February 28, 2024 16
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried

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