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 (10 motions)
10 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: 2.1 TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS REPORT NO. TPW-2021-0029 dated August 11, 2021 regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization. (Metrolinx) 2.2 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2021-0053 dated August 17, 2021 regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the local municipality or board. (Vision Georgetown) 2.3 CORPORATE SERVICES MEMORANDUM NO. CORPSERV-2021-0005 dated August 11, 2021 regarding a matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another Act. (Financial Plan Update) 2.4 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT NO. PD-2021-0049 dated August 13, 2021 regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. (River Drive) 2.5 CORPORATE SERVICES MEMORANDUM NO. CORPSERV-2021-0003 dated July 28, 2021 regarding personal matters about an
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor W. Farrow-Reed
Carried
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Moved by Councillor B. Inglis, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 10.1 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday July 5, 2021. 10.2 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday July 6, 2021. 10.3 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Tuesday July 13, 2021. 10.4 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday July 5, 2021.
Moved by Councillor M. Johnson, seconded by Councillor B. Lewis
Carried
THAT the following Consent items from the Monday August 30th, 2021 Council meeting are hereby approved: 1. Operating Budget Status as at May 31, 2021 and COVID-19 Update THAT Report No. CORPSERV-2021-0028 dated August 4, 2021, regarding the Operating Budget Status as at May 31, 2021 and COVID-19 Update be received for information.
Moved by Councillor T. Brown, seconded by Councillor J. Hurst
Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Moved by Councillor A. Lawlor, seconded by Councillor C. Somerville
Carried
WHEREAS Covid-19 is a highly contagious virus that results in serious illness, long-term effects and even death in some people; AND WHEREAS there are highly effective vaccines widely available throughout Canada to provide a high level of immunity to those receiving the approved vaccines; AND WHEREAS the immunity provided by the vaccines not only protects the vaccinated person from acquiring Covid-19 but reduces the incidence of transmission of Covid-19 amongst people out in the community and within homes and places of business; AND WHEREAS the Covid-19 vaccines are highly effective but do not provide 100% protection from Covid-19; AND WHEREAS there is still no approved vaccine for children born after 2010 putting them at high risk of acquiring Covid-19 from infected people; AND WHEREAS some people who are eligible for Covid-19 vaccines still choose not to receive the vaccine thus putting themselves and others in contact with them at risk; AND WHEREAS lockdowns and closures of businesses and services has greatly affected the livelihoods of many people within Halton Hills; AND WHEREAS persons working in jobs that result in many interactions with the public are at higher risk of acquiring Covid-19 even if they are vaccinated, as they may be exposed to unvaccinated people who have either active or asymptomatic Covid-19 disease; AND WHEREAS the reopening of businesses that were closed as the result of various lockdown rules are beginning to gain back some of their losses; AND WHER
Moved by Councillor M. Johnson, seconded by Councillor J. Hurst
Carried
In favour (11): Councillor A. Lawlor, Councillor J. Fogal, Councillor J. Hurst, Councillor B. Inglis, Councillor M. Johnson, Mayor R. Bonnette, Councillor B. Lewis, Councillor C. Somerville, Councillor M. Albano, Councillor T. Brown, Councillor W. Farrow-Reed
THAT the General Information Package dated August 30, 2021 be received.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor M. Johnson
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Confidential Reports from the Monday August 30th, 2021 Closed Session of Council are hereby adopted; AND FURTHER THAT staff carry out any of Council's direction on these matters as set out in the Confidential minutes dated August 30, 2021. 2.1 REPORT NO. TPW-2021-0029 TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS REPORT NO. TPW-2021-0029 dated August 11, 2021 regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization. (Metrolinx)
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor T. Brown
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. 2021-0035 A By-law to dedicate Reserve Block 80, Plan 20M-978, as part of the Public Highway System. BY-LAW NO. 2021-0037 A By-law to provide that Section 50 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, does not apply to Lots 106 to 113 and 125 to 139, Plan 20M-1208. BY-LAW NO. 2021-0039 A By-law to designate the Ford House and Kirkpatrick Blacksmith Shop, located at 12438 Kirkpatrick Lane, Halton Hills, Regional Municipality of Halton, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2021-0041 A By-law to appoint the Chief Building Official and Inspectors for the Enforcement of the Building Code Act for the Town of Halton Hills and Amend By-law No. 2015-0058. BY-LAW NO. 2021-0040 A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 30th day of August, 2021 and to authorize its execution.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
Carried
THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 5:37 p.m.
Moved by Councillor B. Lewis, seconded by Councillor J. Fogal