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 (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Council of the Town of Halton Hills meet in closed session in order to address the following matters: 2.2 OFFICE OF THE CAO MEMORANDUM NO. ADMIN-2024-003 dated August 26, 2024 regarding Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. (Service Delivery)
Moved by Councillor J. Racinsky, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor J. Racinsky
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Report from the Monday July 8, 2024 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. TPW-2024-009 (
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor J. Racinsky
Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday July 8, 2024. 6.2 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday July 8, 2024. 6.3 Minutes of the Statutory Public Meeting held on Monday July 8, 2024.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor J. Racinsky
Carried
THAT the following Consent Items are hereby approved: 1. Operating Budget Status as at May 31, 2024 THAT Report No. CS-2024-027 dated August 26, 2024 regarding the Operating Budget Status as at May 31, 2024 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor J. Racinsky, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Moved by Councillor J. Racinsky, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports from the Monday August 26th, 2024 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. ADMIN-2024-020 (Recommendation No. GC-2024-0106) Report No. CS-2024-016 (Recommendation No. GC-2024-0107) Report No. PD-2024-053 (Recommendation No. GC-2024-0110) Report No. PD-2024-055 (Recommendation No. GC-2024-0112) Report No. TPW-2024-013 (Recommendation No. GC-2024-0113) Report No. TPW-2024-018 (Recommendation No. GC-2024-0114)
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor J. Racinsky
Carried
THAT the Report from the Office of the Ontario Ombudsmen dated August 16, 2024 be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council will be vigilant in adhering to our individual and collective obligation to ensure that the municipality complies with its responsibilities under the Municipal Act; AND FURTHER THAT Council will ensure no subject is discussed in a closed session unless it clearly comes within one of the statutory exceptions to the open meeting requirements; AND FURTHER THAT Council will ensure that all proper procedural steps are taken to authorize the discussion of a topic in closed session, including by ensuring it passes a resolution to proceed into closed session that contains a general description of all the topics to be discussed; AND FURTHER THAT Council ensures that meeting records accurately reflect resolutions as actually passed by Council.
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Confidential Memorandum from the Monday August 26th, 2024 Closed Session of Council are hereby adopted as presented; AND FURTHER THAT staff carry out any of Council's direction on these matters as set out in the Confidential minutes dated August 26, 2024. Memorandum No. ADMIN-2024-003
Moved by Councillor B. Inglis, seconded by Councillor R. Norris
Carried
WHEREAS the Alcohol Gaming Commissioner of Ontario (AGCO) has a By-the Glass-Endorsement which allows eligible Ontario distilleries with a Distillery Licence to sell and serve their products for consumption in areas that are under sole control of the licensee that are located on or immediately adjacent to the production site; AND WHEREAS the sale of the product is primarily aimed at promoting the manufacturer’s product and either providing an enhanced tourist experience or fulfilling an educational purpose; AND WHEREAS a distillery that holds a By-the-Glass Endorsement to their Distillery Licence is only permitted to sell and serve the spirits which it has manufactured; AND WHEREAS the AGCO requires applicants of a Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales Licence (By-the-Glass) to provide a written notice from the Council of the Municipality within which the applicant’s manufacturing site is located confirming that it has passed a resolution in support of the issuance of the licence; AND WHEREAS Andrews Winery (Andrews Scenic Acres) located at 9365 10 Side Road, Halton Hills has made a request that Council support their application to the AGCO for a By-the-Glass Endorsement; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Town of Halton Hills support the AGCO issuance of a By-the-Glass Endorsement to Andrews Winery (Andrews Scenic Acres) located at 9365 10 Side Road, Halton Hills.
Moved by Councillor J. Brass, seconded by Councillor J. Racinsky
Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated August 26, 2024 be received.
Moved by Councillor B. Inglis, seconded by Councillor R. Norris
Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2024-0058 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2024-0015 for the appointment of Inspectors for the Enforcement of the Building Code Act for the Town of Halton Hills. BY-LAW NO. 2024-0059 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2023-0096 for the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Town’s Parking By-laws and other By-laws as designated by the Clerk & Director of Legislative Services. BY-LAW NO. 2024-0060 A By-law to authorize the imposition of special charges under the Retrofit Halton Hills Pilot Program in accordance with Ontario Regulation 586/06 on 23 Mackenzie Drive (the “Benefitting Property”). BY-LAW NO. 2024-0061 A By-law to designate the James Moore House, located at 13 Frederick Street North, Acton, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2024-0062 A By-law to designate the Hide House, located at 49 Eastern Avenue, Acton, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2024-0063 A By-law to designate Grey Vernon, located at 5 Albert Street, Georgetown, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2024-0064 A By-law to designate the Bailey-Thompson House, located at 50 Queen S
Moved by Councillor R. Norris, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
Carried
THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 7:06 p.m.
Moved by Councillor R. Norris, seconded by Councillor J. Brass