The Brantford Record

City Council

December 20, 2022

Who was there

Present (11): Gino Caputo, Richard Carpenter, Kevin Davis, Linda Hunt, Greg Martin, Dan McCreary, Mandy Samwell, Rose Sicoli, John Sless, Michael Sullivan, Brian Van Tilborg

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 (11 motions)

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

THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.6) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Caputo, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT the following proclamation BE APPROVED: 8.1 - Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Awareness Day - January 28th, 2023 8.1 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Awareness Day - January 28th, 2023 Moved by Councillor Samwell THAT the following proclamation BE APPROVED: Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Awareness Day - January 28th, 2023 WHEREAS Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome is a rare illness that affects 0.013%-0.03% of the population; and 15 WHEREAS Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome is a digestive condition that occurs when the duodenum - the first part of the small intestine is compressed between two arteries (the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery). This compression causes partial or complete blockage of the duodenum; and WHEREAS Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome is typically due to the loss of the mesenteric fat-pad (fatty tissue that surrounds the Superior Mesenteric Artery). SMAS symptoms vary based on severity, but can be severely debilitating. Symptoms include but are not limited to abdominal pain, fullness, nausea, vomiting and/or weight loss; and WHEREAS because it is a rare condition, one of the greatest tools in the fight to end Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome is raising awareness; and WHEREAS on January 28th, 2023 marks the Annual Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Awareness Day, when SMAS organizations and people affected by this illness will raise awareness for all people living with Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome; NOW THEREFORE BE I
Moved by Councillor Samwell, seconded by Councillor Van Tilborg
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for December, 2022 BE RECEIVED. 17
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Hunt
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT the following Minutes BE ADOPTED: 11.1 City Council - July 26, 2022 11.2 City Council - September 20, 2022 11.3 City Council - October 4, 2022 11.4 City Council - November 15, 2022 11.5 City Council - November 29, 2022 11.6 Special City Council - October 4, 2022 11.7 Special City Council - November 22, 2022 11.8 Special City Council - November 29, 2022 11.9 Special City Council - Private and Confidential - October 4, 2022 11.10 Special City Council - Private and Confidential - November 29, 2022; and THAT the following Minutes BE RECEIVED: 11.11 John Noble Home Committee of Management - September 14, 2022 11.12 John Noble Home Committee of Management - November 9, 2022 11.13 John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - September 14, 2022 11.14 John Noble Home Committee of Management - Private and Confidential - November 9, 2022 18
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor McCreary
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.6) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Prior to taking up the separated items in the Committee Reports, Council first disposed of Item 12.1.9 as there was a delegation for this item. 12.1.9 Future Site Plan Application for 101 Market Street South THAT the following resolution BE
Moved by Councillor Hunt, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Referred
THAT the Decision of the Chair BE SUSTAINED.
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Carried
AMENDMENT THAT Item 12.4.7 BE AMENDED to replace the word stipend with the word “loss time wages” and THAT in order to obtain remuneration based on
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Samwell
Lost
In favour (4): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg · Opposed (7): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt
AMENDMENT That it be noted that the following members of council have elected to opt out of receiving the stipend: 1. Sullivan 2. Hunt 3. McCreary 4. Samwell 5. Caputo 6. Carpenter 23 YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Samwell NO: (2): Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Van Tilborg Councillor Carpenter was out of the room at the time of the vote.
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Samwell · Opposed (2): Councillor Hunt, Councillor Van Tilborg
AMENDMENT THAT the following paragraph BE REMOVED : WHEREAS many members of the Planning Committee must take time off from their day jobs in order to attend these meetings; and YES: (9): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg NO: (2): Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor McCreary
Moved by Councillor Van Tilborg, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary · Opposed (5): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT the sale of 17 acres of land, described as Part of Lot 35, Concession 1, Being Part of the PIN 32223-0089(LT) shown as Part 1 on the draft reference plan, to the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board, and the Option to Purchase Agreement BE APPROVED; and the required Sales By-law to authorize the sale of the lands BE PRESENTED to City Council for consideration.
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Martin
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg
THAT all by-laws having received a first and second reading BE TAKEN as read a third time, and be finally passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Recorded vote on the 1st and 2nd Reading - All By-laws not separated: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Sicoli
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Samwell, Councillor Van Tilborg

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