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)
9 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2018 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2018 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted, except sub-items 11 and 21. See following sub-items 11 and 21 for motions and recorded votes. (1) 2017 Economic Development Year in Review 1. That the presentation by the Economic Development Officer and Business Development Specialist regarding the 2017 Economic Development Year in Review be received. (2) Mulock Estate Planning Vision Presentation 1. That the presentation by the Senior Planner regarding the Mulock Estate Planning Vision be received; and, 2. That the report entitled Mulock Estate Planning Vision dated February 26, 2018 be received; and, 3. That the vision outlined in this Report be endorsed; and, Council Minutes | Monday, March 5, 2018 Page 3 of 21 4. That staff be directed to share the vision for the property with the public and commence a public consultation process with regard to potential uses of the Mulock residence; and, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (3) Old Main Street Tertiary Plan – Background Report Presentation 1. That the presentation by the Planner and Mr. Blair Scorgie, SvN Planning regarding the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan – Background Report be received. (4) Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Background Report 1. That Planning & Building Services Report 2018-14 entitled Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Background Report dated February 26, 2018 be
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Broome
Referred
1. That the report entitled Licensing Driving Schools and Driving Instructors dated February 26, 2018 be received; and, 2. That Council direct staff to establish a licensing program to regulate Driving Schools and Driving Instructors; and, 3. That Staff be directed to hold a Public Information Centre for the Driving School Industry to provide their comments; and, 4. That Staff be directed to bring back a report with information from the Public Information Centre and a proposed Licensing By-law. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
An alternate motion was presented and is noted in bold below. Council Minutes | Monday, March 5, 2018 Page 12 of 21 1. That Joint Office of the CAO/Commissioners/Financial Services Report 2018-04 entitled “Supplementary Budget” dated February 26, 2018 be received; and, 2. That the 2018 Capital Budget be amended to include an additional $28,850,000 in expenditures with funding as detailed in this report, for a revised total of $54,783,120; and, 3. That Council direct staff to use an additional $1,810,000 in expenditures as the financing option, and amend the 2018 Operating budget accordingly. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
Whereas public libraries provide safe, inclusive, and vibrant community spaces where everyone is welcome to learn, work, connect, and have fun; and, Council Minutes | Monday, March 5, 2018 Page 15 of 21 Whereas the Newmarket Public Library engages with the community to provide a centre of learning, dialogue, and discovery; and, Whereas the Newmarket Public Library continues to have a limited resource budget despite an increase in digital borrowing of 488 percent, the addition of many technology help and discovery programs, and the establishment of the Maker Hub, a new digital creative space; and, Whereas the Newmarket Public Library continues to manage public resources with the utmost care and is committed to the sustainability of its services; Therefore be it Resolved: 1. That the Council of the Town of Newmarket and the Newmarket Public Library Board urge the Province of Ontario to recognize the contribution of local libraries within their communities and to cease the 20 year budget freeze to local libraries in acknowledgement to the services they offer to all residents; and, 2. That the Council of the Town of Newmarket and the Newmarket Public Library Board urge the Province of Ontario to reinstate adequate and appropriate funding for local libraries, increasing each year going forward in line with the consumer price index; and, 3. That the Council of the Town of Newmarket and the Newmarket Public Library Board urge the Province of Ontario to commit funds to a shared and e
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That by-laws 2018-08 and 2018-09 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
1. That by-law 2018-10 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That Newmarket Town Council hereby support the nomination of Councillor Kwapis as a candidate for the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Executive Committee. Council Minutes | Monday, March 5, 2018 Page 20 of 21 In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That Confirmatory by-law 2018-11 be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That the Council Meeting adjourn at 8:17 PM.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Kwapis