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)
11 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the corrections to the agenda 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 deputation by Ms. Julie Jeannotte regarding a vegetable garden on Town property 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 Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT staff be delegated authority to move forward with a community garden pilot project at 799 Elgin Street if deemed appropriate. 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 Kerwin
Carried
THAT the Council Minutes of April 20, 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 Councillor Hempen
Carried
THAT the Special Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 22, 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 Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT the Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of April 22, 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 Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes of May 4, 2015, as amended, be approved and the following recommendations be adopted: 6. THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Amber Chard, Senior Communications Officer, Mr. Jamie Boyle, Customer Service Coordinator and Mr. Will Wray, Website Administrator regarding the revamped Town of Newmarket website be received. 7. a) THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Ian Proudfoot, Chair, Transition Committee - Newmarket Celebrates the Arts with respect to the vision, process and branding of the Board be received; b) AND THAT the recommendations provided in the presentation related to the vision, appointment policy, branding and use of staff resources be approved in principle; c) AND THAT the recommendations be
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Referred
THAT By-laws 2015-18, 2015-19, 2015-20, 2015-21, 2015-22 and 2015-23 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 Vegh, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT staff review the possibility for a community garden at the naturalized area at the corner of London Road and Main Street North and report back within 120 days. 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 Hempen, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT By-law 2015-24 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 Vegh, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor
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 Twinney, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes of May 4, 2015, as amended, be approved and the following recommendations be adopted: Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, May 11, 2015 4 of 6. THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Amber Chard, Senior Communications Officer, Mr. Jamie Boyle, Customer Service Coordinator and Mr. Will Wray, Website Administrator regarding the revamped Town of Newmarket website be received. 7. a) THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Ian Proudfoot, Chair, Transition Committee - Newmarket Celebrates the Arts with respect to the vision, process and branding of the Board be received; b) AND THAT the recommendations provided in the presentation related to the vision, appointment policy, branding and use of staff resources be approved in principle; c) AND THAT the recommendations be
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Referred
THAT By-laws 2015-18, 2015-19, 2015-20, 2015-21, 2015-22 and 2015-23 be enacted. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, May 11, 2015 11 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 Vegh, seconded by Councillor Bisanz