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)
16 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the presentation by Ms. Erin Cerenzia, Newmarket Historical Society regarding planning for the commemoration of World War I be received; AND THAT the request for funding support in the amount of $40,000 be
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Referred
THAT the deputation by Ms. Nicole Armstrong, MS Society regarding the 2015 MS Walk Kick-Off Invite 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 Bisanz
Carried
THAT the deputation by Ms. Cortney Cassidy, Event Specialist, Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation and Mr. Michael Thompson, Member of Council, Town of Aurora regarding the Run or Walk for Southlake 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 Vegh
Carried
THAT the deputation by Mr. John Watson be provided an additional 5 minutes. 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 deputation by Mr. John Watson, PlaYR Video Festival regarding the 2015 PlaYR Video Festival 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 Bisanz
Carried
THAT the Council Minutes of December 15, 2014 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 Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes of January 12, 2015 be received and the following recommendations be adopted: 7. a) THAT the presentation by Mr. Adrian Kawun, Manager, Service Planning, York Region Transit regarding the YRT/Viva 2015 Annual Service Plan for the Town of Newmarket be received; b) AND THAT staff schedule a Council Workshop related to transit services. 8. The Director of Recreation and Culture provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Cultural Master Plan Report Card - 2nd Edition. a) THAT the PowerPoint presentation by the Director of Recreation and Culture regarding the Cultural Master Plan Report Card - 2nd Edition be received. 9. Ms. Laurie Smith regarding a review and amendment to Zoning By-law 2010-40 related to Recreational Vehicles. a) THAT the deputation by Ms. Laurie Smith regarding a review and amendment to Zoning By-law 2010-40 related to Recreational Vehicles be received. 10. a) THAT By-law 2010-40 as it relates to Recreational Vehicles be reviewed and that alternate options be investigated; b) AND THAT staff report back on alternate options in March or April, 2015. 11. THAT the correspondence dated December 22, 2014 from Ms. Jeahlisa Bridgeman, Program Assistant, National Eating Disorder Information Centre be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim February 1 to February 7, 2015 as "Eating Disorder Awareness Week"; b) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page adverti
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
a) THAT Community Services - Recreation and Culture Information Report 2014-32 dated December 29, 2014 regarding Outdoor Skating Rinks - Pilot Programs Follow Up be received; b) AND THAT all three applications be approved for a trial period of two full seasons. 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 Broome-Plumley, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT Item d) of New Business related to community mailboxes 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 Kerwin
Carried
a) THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services – Public Works Services and Corporate Services – Financial Services Report 2015-08 dated January 5, 2015 regarding 2015 Pre-Budget Approval for Vehicles and Equipment be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council provides pre-budget approval for the equipment listed on Appendix 1 with the exception of all items years 2008 to 2011, excluding the three rotary mowers for health and safety reasons and the John Deere 3320 with transmission failure; ii) AND THAT staff provide a report on the remaining items; iii) AND THAT staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these recommendations. 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 Sponga
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Engineering Services Report 2015-06 dated January 12, 2015 regarding Yonge Street Sidewalk – Tom Taylor Trail to Savage Road be reconsidered. 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 Sponga
Carried
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Engineering Services Report 2015-06 dated January 12, 2015 regarding Yonge Street Sidewalk – Tom Taylor Trail to Savage Road be received and the following recommendation be adopted: a) THAT additional funding of $97,161.44 be provided from reserves to enable staff to award and complete the project. 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 Broome-Plumley, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
a) THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management: Anne Martin Siegfried Wall Glenn Wilson Olga Paiva Carmina Pereira Elizabeth Buslovich Rory Rodrigo Jackie Playter 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 Hempen
Carried
THAT Councillor Kerwin be appointed to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors. 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 2015-01 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 Kerwin, 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 Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT Item d) of New Business related to community mailboxes be received. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, January 19, 2015 7 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 Kerwin