The Newmarket Record

Council

February 9, 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.

Declared interests

Councillor Kerwinin Item 8 on the agenda, being the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of February 2, 2015 as the matter could potentially affect his compensation in a manner not common with other Members of Council

What was decided (22 motions)

20 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items be included. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT the deputation by Mr. Shawn Linton, Newmarket District Ringette Association regarding the Ontario Ringette Provincial 'A' Championships be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the deputation by Mr. Dan Kuzmyk, Inn From The Cold regarding Coldest Night of the Year 2015 event be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
THAT the deputation by Mr. Dave Hanson, Newmarket Soccer Club regarding Newmarket Soccer Club update be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT the Council Minutes of January 19, 2015 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the Council Workshop Record of January 19, 2015 be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the Council Workshop Record of January 26, 2015 be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the Special Committee of the Whole Minutes of January 26, 2015 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of January 26, 2015 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
a) THAT the presentation by the Director of Legal Services/Municipal Solicitor be received; b) AND THAT the direction provided to staff at the January 26, 2015 Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) meeting regarding a proposed acquisition of property in Ward 6 be approved; c) AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with the disposition of land in Ward 5. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – ES 2015-05 dated January 5, 2015 regarding McCaffrey Road – Parking Restrictions be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Schedule X (No Parking) of the Parking By-law 1993-62, as amended, be further amended by adding the following: ROAD SIDE BETWEEN PROHIBITED TIMES McCaffrey Road North Eagle Street West and the Fire Hall Entrance (125 McCaffrey Road) Anytime ii) AND THAT the necessary By-law be prepared and submitted to Council for its approval be adopted; iii) AND THAT a report regarding traffic calming measures that may be implemented, including the installation of a stop sign at McCaffrey Road and Rannie Road be provided. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of February 2, 2015 be approved. In Favour: Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (7 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT Closed Session Chief Administrative Officer - Human Resources Report 2015-02 dated January 26, 2015 regarding an employee negotiations matter be received and the recommendations adopted at the February 2, 2015 Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) meeting be adopted by Council; b) AND THAT Council's group benefit plan terminate at age 65, and Council Members over age 65 be aligned with the employee over age 65 plan. In Favour: Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (7 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
a) THAT a by-law to enact user fees and charges related to 2015 (Legislative Services - General Fees and Charges) be approved as outlined in Attachment A; b) AND THAT Schedule F of By-law 2014-58 be hereby repealed. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT By-laws 2015-02, 2015-03, 2015-04, 2015-05 and 2015-06 be enacted. 2015-02 A By-law to Adopt Fees and Charges for Services or Activities provided by the Town of Newmarket (Legislative Services - General Fees). 2015-03 A By-law to impose an interim tax levy for the Town of Newmarket. 2015-04 A By-law to amend By-law 1993-62, as amended. (Parking Restrictions - Queen's Crescent). 2015-05 A By-law to amend By-law 1993-62, as amended. (Parking Restrictions - Heddle Crescent). 2015-06 A By-law to amend By-law 1993-62, as amended. (Parking Restrictions - McCaffrey Road). In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
a) THAT the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex not be used as a snow storage location; b) AND THAT alternative locations be reviewed and established for current and future snow storage. In Favour: Councillor Bisanz Opposed: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley (1 in favour, 8 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor
Lost
a) THAT the petition regarding snow storage at the Ray Twinney Complex be received; b) AND THAT staff report back regarding alternative sites for snow storage at the next Committee of the Whole meeting, including Snap-on tools, Bales Drive, municipal sites and other neighbouring sites; c) AND THAT snow dumping at the Ray Twinney Complex be authorized only until February 23, 2015. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley Opposed: Councillor Bisanz (8 in favour, 1 opposed)
Moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT By-law 2015-07 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
a) THAT the presentation by the Director of Legal Services/Municipal Solicitor be received; b) AND THAT the direction provided to staff at the January 26, 2015 Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) meeting regarding a proposed acquisition of property in Ward 6 be approved; Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, February 9, 2015 6 of c) AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with the disposition of land in Ward 5. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes of February 2, 2015 be approved and the following recommendations be adopted: 12. Correspondence from Mr. Steven Campbell, Past President, Probus Centre- Canada Inc. dated January, 2015 requesting proclamation of the month of March, 2015 as "Probus Month" in the Town of Newmarket. a) THAT the correspondence dated January, 2015 from Mr. Steven Campbell, Past President, Probus Centre-Canada Inc. be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim March, 2015 as "Probus Month"; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca 13. Corporate Services - Financial Services Report 2015-01 dated January 12, 2015 regarding Interim Tax Billing and By-law. a) THAT Corporate Services - Financial Services Report 2015-01 dated January 12, 2015 regarding Interim Tax Billing and By-law be received and the following recommendation be adopted: i) THAT Council enact a by-law (attached as Appendix "A") for the levy and collection of the 2015 Interim Tax Levy. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, February 9, 2015 7 of 14. Development and Infrastructure Service - Engineering Services Report ES 2015- 01 dated January 5, 2015 regarding Kingsmere Avenue/Ataire Road – All-way Stop Review – Update. THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – ES 2015-01 dated January 5, 2015 regarding Kingsmere Avenue/Ataire Road – All-way StopReview
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Referred
a) THAT a by-law to enact user fees and charges related to 2015 (Legislative Services - General Fees and Charges) be approved as outlined in Attachment A; b) AND THAT Schedule F of By-law 2014-58 be hereby repealed. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, February 9, 2015 16 of In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried

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