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 (3 motions)
3 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT all Items for Consideration/ Consent Items (6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.5, 6.1.6 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration/ Consent Items (Items 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.5, 6.1.6 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes: YES (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall
THAT Section 15.6.3 (a) of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code to allow the presenters a total of 20 minutes. 5 Recorded vote on the motion to waive the rules: YES (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Wall NO (1): Councillor McCreary
Moved by Councillor Wall, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall · Opposed (1): Councillor McCreary
WHEREAS seniors are the fastest growing age group in Ontario; and by 2041, it is projected that in the City of Brantford and County of Brant, 25 – 30% of residents will be age 65 and older; and WHEREAS older adults can be more vulnerable to the misuse of power, fraud, and financial abuse, particularly if the individual is experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive challenges; and WHEREAS Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention was identified as a 2021- 2022 Council Priority; and WHEREAS the Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Strategy is a key component of the City of Brantford Healthy Aging Plan; and WHEREAS a Power of Attorney is a legal document in which an individual gives care and control of their personal and financial affairs to a trusted person; and WHEREAS a Power of Attorney can be an important tool in preventing elder abuse, provided it is used ethically and in the best interest of the person needing support; and 7 WHEREAS the uses, rights and responsibilities of a Power of Attorney may not be well understood by the general public; and WHEREAS greater public understanding of Power of Attorney may serve to better protect older adults in Brantford from elder abuse; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT Staff consult with community partners including the Grand River Council on Aging, the Elder Abuse Awareness Committee, Elder Abuse Ontario, the Community Legal Clinic, the Seniors’ Resource Centre, Chamber of Commerce, and City of Brantford Neighbo
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Wall