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 (24 motions)
23 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Closed Session Agenda dated November 5, 2024 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: Litigation Matter - Ontario Land Tribunal A matter related to a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization. Potential Land Acquisition/Disposition Drainage Act Litigation
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated November 5, 2024 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That Council reconsider the September 17, 2024 Committee of the Whole recommendation COW-2024-46 regarding the AMJ Convention 2025.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That the matter of the Jalsa Salana event be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Scott
Referred
That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2024-50 to COW-2024-53 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated October 15, 2024 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That Report BLD-2024-5 titled “Building Permit Activity Report: July 1 – September 30, 2024" be received for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That Report TR-2024-12 titled "Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative" be received for information; and That Council approve the Town’s participation in the Metrolinx Transit Procurement Initiative.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That Report AM-2024-2 titled "Road Needs Study" be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Giordano, seconded by Councillor Ferragine
Carried
That Report CAP-2024-4 titled "Request for Additional Project Funding – John Fennell Reservoir Expansion" be received for information; and That Council approve $116,400 in additional funds to Project 6021 being necessary to award the engineering consulting services portion of the John Fennell Reservoir Expansion project.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Verkaik
Carried
That Report CAO 2024 12 titled "Proposed Youth Investment Grant Program" be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Duhaney, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sandhu
Carried
That staff be requested to provide information pertaining to the following: Collaborate with the Simcoe County District School Board to explore leasing options of the unused field behind Field Crest Elementary School for the development of a community park; Review of how rental revenue affects capital improvements and maintenance costs for 100 Holland Court (Family Health Centre), 18 Holland Street East (Bradford Health Care Centre), and 57 Holland Street East (BWG Courthouse); and Explore future uses of the Treasury Building and BWG Courthouse once the Civic Centre is built and identify opportunities for maintaining and expanding relationships with the Ministry of the Attorney General.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That Report FIN 2024 18 entitled "Development Charge Deferral Request – 68 W. Dykie Court" be received for information; and That Council deny the property owner’s request for a Development Charge Deferral agreement.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That Report FIN-2024-16 entitled "Development Charge Deferral Request – 490 Holland Street West" be received for information; and That Council approve Option 3 as outlined in this report.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That Report FIN-2024-16 entitled "Development Charge Deferral Request – 123 Holland Street West & 126 John Street West " be received for information; and That Council approve Option 1 as outlined in this report.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Harper
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 9:55 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, item 17.1 inclusive, be received and approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Duhaney
Carried
That Council dispense with notice as per section 6.13(3) of the Procedural By-law to allow a motion regarding a Remembrance Day crosswalk mural to be introduced.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes today is the start of Veterans Week and Remembrance Day is coming up on November 11 th ; and WHEREAS we as a country will forever be thankful to those brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in wars and conflicts throughout Canada's great history, and a large contingent of residents that are Veterans and soldiers still serving today represent Bradford West Gwillimbury with pride, duty and honor; and WHEREAS the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury also recognize that remembering Veterans and their sacrifices should not be limited to a day or week, and that the sacrifices while in the service of their duty, Veterans and families whose lives are affected by those that have paid the ultimate price, Remember Every Day. We may do not know them all, but we do owe them all a great debt. THEREFORE, be it resolved, that staff be directed to install a Remembrance Day crosswalk mural at the intersection of Holland Street East and Bingham Street as soon as possible, and That staff be directed to install a Remembrance Day crosswalk mural on Brian Colliers Way at the intersection that connects the walking path from the BWG Library to the BWG Leisure Centre; and That the crosswalk be unveiled on Canadian Armed Forces Day on June 8, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That By-law 2024-89, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated November 5, 2024 be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 10:21 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Verkaik, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sandhu
Carried
That Council resolve itself into closed session under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) in order to discuss: 1. Litigation Matter - Ontario Land Tribunal 2. A matter related to a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization. 3. Potential Land Acquisition/Disposition 4. Drainage Act Litigation
Moved by Councillor Harper, seconded by Councillor Giordano
Carried
That the matter of the Jalsa Salana event be referred back to staff for further review based on the discussions of the Regular Council meeting of November 5, 2024.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Scott