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 (17 motions)
17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
1. That the additions and corrections be approved.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That the presentation provided by Mike Mayes, Director of Financial Services and Andrea Tang, Manager of Financial and Accounting Services regarding 2023 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets be received.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the presentation provided by John Comeau, Supervisor of Licensing and Property Standards regarding the Film By-law be received.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the deputation provided by Debra Scott regarding Pickleball be received.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the deputation provided by Chris Howie regarding Pickleball be received.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the deputation provided by Jennifer Chase regarding Pickleball be received.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the deputation provided by Adam Seigel, CEO of the Tennis Clubs of Canada regarding the Tennis Centre Operating Model be received.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the deputation provided by Heather Burling regarding the Tennis Centre Operating Model be received.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That sub-items 6.6, 6.7, 6.9 and 6.10 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 6.1, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 for motion.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the report entitled Draft 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets dated March 27, 2023 be received; and, 2. That the Draft 2023 Operating Budget with expenditures of $147,368,530 be approved, which is comprised of the following components: a. $ 72,873,205 for Town purposes b. $ 18,165,424 for Central York Fire Services (Newmarket’s share) c. $ 3,864,412 for the Newmarket Public Library d. $ 30,000 for the Main Street District Business Improvement Area (BIA) e. $ 21,640,991 for the Water Rate Group f. $ 24,914,938 for the Wastewater Rate Group g. $ 3,036,520 for the Stormwater Rate Group h. $ 2,843,040 for the Building Permit Rate Group 3. That a Capital Spending Authority of $154,284,700 be established, being $63,078,700 for 2023 and $64,326,000 for 2024 and $26,880,000 for 2025; and, 4. That the draft 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets be forwarded to the Council meeting of April 3, 2023 for final approval; and 5. That Council authorize the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer to: a. Make any necessary adjustments within the total approved budget to reflect organizational changes and any other reallocation of costs; and b. Accept and adjust the budget for new provincial and/or federal funding provided there is no tax levy impact; and, 6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That Council defer the draft Film By-law and AMPS By-law 2019-52, Fees and Charges By-law 2022-61 to the April 3, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the report entitled Supporting the Growth of Pickleball dated March 27, 2023 be received; and, 2. That the funding provided through the Shining Hill Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement for two additional tennis courts be used to construct a dedicated 12 to 14 court pickleball facility, utilizing the Lions Park Tennis Courts be approved; and, 3. That the operation of this new summer outdoor pickleball facility in partnership with a not for profit Newmarket Pickleball Club (similar to Newmarket Tennis Club) be approved; and, 4. That the resurfacing and relining strategy as outlined within the report be approved; and, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That the report entitled Tennis Centre at Shining Hill dated March 27, 2023 be received; and, 2. That Option 1 – The Town pilot a Town Owned Operating Model as outlined in the report; and, 3. That staff report to Council in the Spring of 2025 for public input and consideration on the pilot project; and, 4. That the new tennis centre at Shining Hill be named as the Keith Davis Tennis Centre; and, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the report entitled 2022 Council Environmental Scan dated March 27, 2023 be received; and, 2. That Council approve the recommended changes to Council remuneration in line with the report; and, 3. That no changes apply to the vehicle allowance for the Mayor, and Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor; and, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
That Council resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters. a. Appointment Committee Meeting Minutes (Closed Session) of November 3, 2021 b. Appointment Committee Meeting Minutes (Closed Session) of March 7, 2023 i. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001. ii. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 c. Non-Competitive Acquisition – Technology Product 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.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the meeting be adjourned at 4:25 PM.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
That the correspondence provided by Lisa Fung, President of the Newmarket Tennis Club be received.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Morrison