Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Spongain Items 18 and 19 of the Committee of the Whole Minutes of August 25, 2014 with respect to Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 3, 2014 and Item 6 of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 3, 2014 regarding Designated Maintenance Property and Concerns as his home is designated under the Heritage Act
Councillor Veghin Item 4 of the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of August 25, 2014 being Office of the CAO and Corporate Services (Legal Services) Joint (Closed Session) Report 2014-20 regarding a proposed acquisition of land by the municipality in Ward 5 which references an organization that he is professionally involved with
What was decided (24 motions)
23 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the presentation to Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Phillip J. Halton, Honorary Colonel Darrell Brickner and Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer David Goldenberg, regarding the historic relationship between the Town of Newmarket and the Queen's York Rangers be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Di Muccio, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
THAT the Council Minutes of June 23, 2014 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
THAT the Special Council Minutes of July 21, 2014 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT the Special Council Minutes of August 25, 2014 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT the Special Committee of the Whole Minutes of June 23, 2014 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) of June 23, 2014 be confirmed. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: Councillor Di Muccio (8 in favour, 1 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes of July 21, 2014 be confirmed. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 3, 2014 be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT Item 6 of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 3, 2014 – Designated Maintenance Property and Concerns be received and the following recommendation of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee be
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Referred
THAT Community Services Report - Economic Development 2014-20 dated August 11, 2014 regarding the Implementation Strategy for Gigabit Corridor Pilot Project be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a) THAT Council receive the 'Initial Stakeholder Meeting and Economic Development Impact Statement' report prepared by Sandel and Associates (Attachment A); b) AND THAT staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking interested Internet Services providers (ISP's) willing to provide specified service levels and cost structure; c) AND THAT staff provide a further report to Council with the RFP results, including alternate options if necessary, implementation recommendations and budget impact. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: Councillor Di Muccio (8 in favour, 1 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT any construction plans and future work on the proposed walkway on Tom Taylor Crescent be immediately halted; AND THAT staff explore all options associated with alternate treatments, including conveyance and naturalization for that area and report back to Committee of the Whole. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Di Muccio
Carried
THAT Joint Procurement Corporate Services - Financial Services and Development and Infrastructure Services - Public Works Services Report 2014-45 dated August 11, 2014 regarding RJT and Magna Solar Photovoltaic FIT Project Updates be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the RFP 2012-27 Solar Photovoltaic FIT contract be extended to include an estimated value of $1,493,321.00 for the Magna Centre (excluding bonding fees, maintenance, LDC connection fees and applicable taxes); ii) AND THAT the Director, Public Works Services and the Manager, Procurement Services be authorized to execute the contract and all agreements and documents necessary to give effect to the Magna Solar project on Council's behalf; iii) AND THAT staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the foregoing recommendations; iv) AND THAT staff be directed to fund the Magna FIT project through implementation of an internal loan with an amortization period not to exceed ten (10) years, and that this loan be provided for in conjunction with the 2015 budget and align with the investment strategy; v) AND THAT staff be directed to include the revenue surplus as outlined in the Loan Repayment Schedule contained in the Budget Impact section of this report in the 2015 and subsequent years Operating Budgets. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Council
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes of August 25, 2014 - New Business be confirmed. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) of August 25, 2014 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT staff be directed to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that Council does not take a position either in support of or against the above-noted appeal of a Committee of Adjustment decision to deny an application for Minor Variance in connection with the land located at the end of Newpark Boulevard in the Town of Newmarket; AND THAT the Town will not be appearing as a Party or Participant at the OMB hearing on this matter. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning and Building Services (Closed Session) Report 2014-39 dated August 21, 2014 regarding a potential acquisition of property by the municipality (Ward 5) be received; AND THAT the recommendations contained in Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning and Building Services (Closed Session) Report 2014-39 dated August 21, 2014 regarding a strategic property acquisition be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
THAT Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Services (Legal Services) Joint (Closed Session) Report 2014-20 dated August 25, 2014 regarding a proposed acquisition of land by the municipality (Ward 5) be received; AND THAT staff be directed to proceed as authorized at the August 25, 2014 Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) meeting. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT Community Services Report – Recreation and Culture Report 2014-27 dated September 8, 2014 regarding Newmarket Sports Hall of Fame be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a) THAT council endorse the recommendations of the Newmarket Sports Hall of Fame inductions for November 2014 as outlined in the confidential Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2014-26; b) AND THAT staff work with the Newmarket Sports Hall of Fame Committee to prepare the celebration to be held at the Newmarket Magna Centre on Sunday, November 16, 2014. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT By-laws 2014-47 and 2014-48 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
THAT By-law 2014-49 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio Opposed: Councillor Emanuel (8 in favour, 1 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
THAT the presentation to Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Phillip J. Halton, Honorary Colonel Darrell Brickner and Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer David Goldenberg, regarding the historic relationship between the Town of Newmarket and the Queen's York Rangers be received. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, September 8, 2014 2 of In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Di Muccio, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
THAT the Special Committee of the Whole Minutes of June 23, 2014 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, September 8, 2014 4 of In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT By-laws 2014-47 and 2014-48 be enacted. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, September 8, 2014 16 of In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Di Muccio, Councillor Emanuel Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Emanuel