The Newmarket Record

Council

November 13, 2017

Who was there

Present (6): Christina Bisanz, Kelly Broome, Bob Kwapis, John Taylor, Jane Twinney, Tom Vegh

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 (12 motions)

11 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1. That the addition to the Council agenda be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That the proclamation request be received; and, 2. That the Town of Newmarket recognize 2017 as the “Year of Roadhouse and Rose” in honour and recognition of their 175th anniversary in the Town of Newmarket; and, Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | November 13, 2017 | Page 2 of 20 3. That the proclamation be advertised in the Town page and on the Town website. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | November 13, 2017 | Page 3 of 20 Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
1. That the Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2017 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted, except sub-items 17 and 21. See following sub-items 17 and 21 for motion and recorded vote. (1) System Performance Update and 2018 Transit Initiatives Presentation - York Region Transit Presentation 1. That the presentation by Mr. Adrian Kawun, Manager Transit Service Planning, York Region Transit regarding the System Performance Update and 2018 Transit Initiatives be received. (2) Mr. Paul Ferguson, President, Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution addressed the Committee regarding items 3, 4 and 5. The presentation was addressed with the related reports. See sub-items 3, 4 and 5. (3) Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. 2016 Annual General Meeting 1. That the Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. Report of the President dated October 25, 2017 regarding the financial statements of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the “Corporation”), the written resolutions of Newmarket – Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (“NT Power”) and appointment of the sole director and auditors be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a. That the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, is directed to sign the following Corporation Shareholder resolutions: i. That the Corporation’s financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2016 together with the report of the Corporation’s auditors, Collins Barrow, thereon dated April 28, 2017 be approved and adopted; an
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Referred
1. That the presentation regarding the application for the property known as 17645 Yonge Street be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (7 in favour, 0 opposed) Councillor Broome did not vote on this item.
Moved by Councillor Hempen
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
1. That Joint Development and Infrastructure Services and Corporate Services Closed Session Report 2017-33, dated November 6, 2017 regarding a proposed acquisition of land, be received; and, 2. That the recommendations in Joint Development & Infrastructure Services and Corporate Services Closed Session Report 2017-33 be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
Mayor Van Bynen thanked staff for their work on organization, promoting and executing numerous Canada 150 events in the Town. 1. That the information report entitled “Town of Newmarket Canada 150 Celebrations Wrap-Up” be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
Whereas the Town of Newmarket is a member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Partners for Climate Protection program; and, Whereas the Council for the Town of Newmarket adopted a Community Energy Plan with target reductions for the community’s impact on climate change by reducing GHG emissions; and, Whereas staff are proposing to apply to the Province of Ontario’s Municipal GHG Challenge Fund to obtain funding assistance for the execution of projects to achieve the Town’s GHG reduction targets by 2031; Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Newmarket will participate in and support the following projects for which grant funding applications are being made through the Municipal GHG Challenge Fund as identified below: • Solar Trail Lighting (2018 Operating Budget) – Tom Taylor Trail to CN Crossing - $160,000 (100% funding request) • Solar Pathway Lighting (2018 Operating Budget) - Jim Bond and Sunnyhill Parks - $180,000 (100% funding request) • Greenhouse Computer Control Operating System (2018 Operating Budget) - $20,000 (100% funding request) • Facility LED Lighting (2018 Operating Budget) - $28,000 (100% funding request) • Electric Vehicle Fleet (2018 Asset Replacement Fund) – 2 Ice Resurfacers, 1 Forestry Bucket Truck, 1 Bylaw Enforcement SUV - $354,600 (50% funding request) • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (2018 Operating Budget) – Up to 4 at Riverwalk Commons - $18,000 (100% funding request) • Ice Resurfacing Water Treatment System (2018 Operating B
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
1. That By-law 2017-60 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:52 PM. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried

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