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 (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT all Items for Consideration (Item 5.1) and Consent Items (Item 5.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Item 5.1.1 was separated for discussion purposes. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration (Items 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4 and 5.1.5) and Consent Items (Items 5.2.1 and 5.2.2) not separated for discussion purposes: 2 YES (10): 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 Weaver, seconded by Councillor Utley
THAT the following BE ADDED as Clause B: B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to; i. Provide continued support and commitment to age-friendly community planning; ii. Engage the Grand River Council on Aging to share the “voice of seniors” when developing projects and programs; iii. Include the Grand River Council on Aging in an age-friendly implementation plan; and iv. Confer with the Grand River Council on Aging regarding resources available in other municipalities. 6 Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 5.1.1: YES (10): 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 Antoski, seconded by Councillor Sless
WHEREAS litter is a serious problem in our city which presents a poor image of our community to our citizens and visitors; and WHEREAS most litter is generated by irresponsible citizens who clutter our landscape with coffee cups, plastic bottles, fast food containers and cigarette butts to name a few; and WHEREAS some of the worst examples of littering can be found at highway on/off ramps along the 403 Highway where drivers and passengers toss fast food/beverage containers and cigarette butts on to the median from their vehicles. Furthermore, other examples can be found on our roads and streets especially in the vicinity of fast food outlets. Disturbingly, dog feces in plastic bags is also discarded inappropriately; and WHEREAS the City’s beautiful trail system is not exempt from users who do not respect our great outdoors or use the garbage receptacles provided at access points; and WHEREAS the downtown is often littered with paper, beverage cups, cigarette butts and garbage bags. The DBIA has introduced the Golden Broom award to business owners who keep the street clean and tidy; and 7 WHEREAS the Grand River Environmental Group led by Tracy Bucci organizes annual clean ups in the spring and at other times during the year. These civic minded citizens take personal responsibility to clean up the riverbank collecting items such as tires, shopping baskets, old bikes, wood, plastic, etc. Tim Hortons plays a strong corporate role in sponsoring this event; and WHEREAS positive ac
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Antoski
WHEREAS the Housing Partnership Task Force was approved at the November 19, 2019 City Council meeting; and WHEREAS Councillor Weaver has expressed a desire to be added to the Task Force composition; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the composition of the Housing Partnership Task Force BE AMENDED by adding Councillor Weaver as a voting member. Recorded vote on Item 6.2: YES (9): Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Van Tilborg and Councillor Wall NO (1): Councillor Carpenter
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Utley