The Newmarket Record

Committee of the Whole - Electronic

September 8, 2025

Who was there

Present (9): Christina Bisanz, Kelly Broome, Bob Kwapis, Trevor Morrison, Grace Simon, John Taylor, Jane Twinney, Tom Vegh, Victor Woodhouse

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 additions and corrections be approved
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That the deputation provided by Sandra Fuller regarding Removal of 127 Joseph Street from the Non-Designated Heritage List be received.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That items 7.2 and 7.5 to 7.7 be adopted on consent. See items 7.1, 7.3, and 7.4 for motion.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
That the report entitled 2025 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget dated September 8, 2025, be received; and, That the 2025 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget, as set out in the attachment, be approved; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the report entitled Semi-annual Update for 2025 to the Outstanding Matters List dated September 8, 2025 be received; and, That Council adopt the Outstanding Matters List (Attachment 1); and, That Staff remove item 9 "Residential Winter Windrow Opening Service" from the Outstanding Matters List (Attachment 1); and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
That the report entitled De-listing of 127 Joseph Street from the Municipal Register of Listed Heritage Properties dated September 8, 2025 be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to remove 127 Joseph Street from the Municipal Register of Listed Heritage Properties; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the report entitled Billboard Sign Variance Application 749 Davis Drive dated September 8, 2025, be received; and, That Council deny the sign variance request at 749 Davis Drive; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the deputations provided by Bev Hall, JC Dougan, Mark Snaper and Christine Holubowski regarding Billboard Sign Variance Application 749 Davis Drive be received.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
That Staff be directed to review the intersection of Rushbrooke Drive and Seneca Court under the Town of Newmarket’s Traffic Monitoring Request process, to determine if a stop sign is warranted, and report back to Council with results; and, That Staff be directed to review the sightlines of the existing stop sign at the intersection of Sawmill Valley Drive and Peter Hall Drive and report back to Council with any recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Ward 2 Property Matter - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the meeting be adjourned at 2:33 PM.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
1. That Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: A. Ward 2 Property Matter - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That the meeting be adjourned at 2:33 PM.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz
Carried

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