The Newmarket Record

Special Council

August 10, 2015

Who was there

Present (4): Christina Bisanz, 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 (6 motions)

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

THAT the following actions of the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of August 10, 2015 be approved: 2. THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Val Shuttleworth, Chief Planner, Planning and Economic Development, Long Range Planning, Regional Municipality of York regarding the Regional Draft Growth Scenarios and Land Budget Presentation be received. 3. Correspondence dated July 11, 2015 from Ms. Ana Nair, Founder/President ABSG requesting that October 16, 2015 be recognized as Blue Shirt Day - Stop Bullying Day in the Town of Newmarket. a) THAT the correspondence dated July 11, 2015 from Ms. Ana Nair requesting that October 16, 2015 be recognized as Blue Shirt Day - Stop Bullying Day in the Town of Newmarket be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim Friday, October 16, 2015 as 'Blue Shirt Day - Stop Bullying Day' in the Town of Newmarket; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca 4. Correspondence dated July 23, 2015 from Mr. Creag Munroe, Marketing Coordinator, Prostate Cancer Canada requesting proclamation of September, 2015 as Prostate Awareness Month. a) THAT the correspondence dated July 23, 2015 from Mr. Creag Munroe, Marketing Coordinator, Prostate Cancer Canada be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim September, 2015 as 'Prostate Awareness Month'; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be a
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Referred
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2015-32 dated August 6, 2015 regarding a request to defer development fees and charges be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the request from Habitat for Humanity for a deferral agreement for development fees be denied; ii) AND THAT the request from Habitat for Humanity for Building Permit fees to be waived be denied; iii) AND THAT the development of a single detached dwelling at 302 Andrew Street by Habitat for Humanity be exempt from Development Charges; iv) AND THAT Mr. Richard Solomon, Regional Vice-President, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Office, York Region Office, 449 Eagle Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1K7 be notified of this action. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (6 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
a) THAT Corporate Services (Legal Services) (Closed Session) Report 2015-04 regarding Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; as per Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Outdoor Public Artwork be received; b) AND THAT Staff proceed as directed at the August 10, 2015 Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) meeting. In Favour: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen (5 in favour, 2 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT By-law 2015-33 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor , Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT By-law 2015-33 be enacted. Town of Newmarket I Special Council Minutes – Monday, August 10, 2015 66 of In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor , Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried

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