The Brantford Record

Public Consultation Task Force

September 17, 2025

Who was there

Present (5): Gino Caputo, Linda Hunt, Dan McCreary, Mandy Samwell, Michael Sullivan

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 (2 motions)

2 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT all items for Consideration/Consent BE PLACED on the floor. The following items were subject to the vote accordingly: 4.1 Community Involvement Framework Update: Proposed Principles [Financial Impact - None], 2025-458 1. Community Involvement Framework Update - Proposed Principles - 2025-458.pdf THAT the Public Consultation Task Force endorse the adoption of updated guiding principles for public engagement to form the foundation of a revised Community Involvement Framework , emphasizing transparency, inclusivity, proportionality, accessibility, and accountability. THAT staff be directed to update the City’s current Community Involvement Framework to incorporate a tiered engagement model that aligns the level of consultation with the scale, impact, and significance of municipal initiatives, including clear thresholds for when enhanced consultation is required.
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Sam Colaiacovo
Carried
THAT all items for Consideration/Consent BE PLACED on the floor. The following items were subject to the vote accordingly: 4.1 Community Involvement Framework Update: Proposed Principles [Financial Impact - None], 2025-458 2 A. THAT the Public Consultation Task Force endorse the adoption of updated guiding principles for public engagement to form the foundation of a revised Community Involvement Framework, emphasizing transparency, inclusivity, proportionality, accessibility, and accountability. B. THAT staff be directed to update the City’s current Community Involvement Framework to incorporate a tiered engagement model that aligns the level of consultation with the scale, impact, and significance of municipal initiatives, including clear thresholds for when enhanced consultation is required.
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Sam Colaiacovo
Carried

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