Township of Cramahe Special Council Meeting

Minutes

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Hybrid Meeting
Members Present:
  • Mayor Martin
  • Deputy Mayor Arthur
  • Councillor Van Egmond
  • Councilor Sherry Hamilton
  • Councilor Joel Schriver
Staff Present:
  • Clerk H. Grant
  • Rubab Nadeem
  • Chris Curwin
  • Janet Newall
  • Nicole Newton
  • Matt Halmasy

1.
MEETING DETAILS

  

Location:
Rotary Hall, The Keeler Centre
80 Division Street, Colborne. 


Hybrid Format:
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88419449002
Meeting ID: 884 1944 9002
Dial In: 1-647-558-0588 / 1-647-374-4685

2.
CALL TO ORDER

  

Under Section 240 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 this Special Council meeting is called to address Ice options for the Keeler Centre Arena. Procedural By-Law 2021-91 Section 8.0 Special Meetings of Council has been adhered to.  


Territorial Land Acknowledgement


As we gather, we would like to formally recognize the traditional keepers of this land and, specifically, our neighbors of the Alderville First Nation, with a formal territorial acknowledgement. 


We respectively acknowledge that Cramahe Township is located on the Mississauga Anishinabek territory and is the traditional territory of the Mississauga.  


Cramahe Township respectfully acknowledges that the Mississauga Nations are the collective stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity, and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.  

Mayor Martin called the Special Council meeting to order at 9:00am. 

3.
RECORDING EQUIPMENT

  

In accordance with Resolution 2024-253, members of the public are permitted to record Council open session meetings using audio-only devices. Hot-mics are not permitted. All recording devices should be placed on the designated table for the duration of the meeting, and individuals wishing to record must sign the provided register. In the event of a recess, individuals are required to retrieve their devices and cease recording. 


As per The Township of Cramahe Records Retention By-law 2020-17, the Digital Privacy Act and The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, individuals must swear that they will not attempt to alter the audio/video recordings of today's meeting. Subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Digital Privacy Act and The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the Mayor and/or the Clerk may at any time request a copy of the recording and individuals will be required to produce the recording within 5 business days.

4.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

  
  • Resolution No.2024-309
    Moved byCouncilor Sherry Hamilton
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Arthur

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Special Council Meeting agenda for October 30, 2024., be approved as presented.  

    CARRIED

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

  

Members can declare now or at any time during the meeting.

None. 

6.
AGENDA QUESTION PERIOD

  

Members of the Public have three (3) minutes to ask questions on items listed on the current agenda. Please state your name and address for the records. Each member may only speak once.


Individuals must submit their questions to the Clerk’s office no later than one (1) hour prior to the meeting to [email protected]. Questions submitted must pertain to an item on the current agenda and are not to be an opinion, statement, or comments. Any submissions that are not a question, or do not pertain to an item on the agenda will be omitted.

None. 

7.
DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

  

8.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

This item has attachments.  
  • Resolution No.2024-310
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Arthur
    Seconded byCouncillor Van Egmond

    BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the minutes of the following meeting:

    • Special Council Meeting - June 21, 2024
    CARRIED

9.
REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

  

9.a
PARKS, RECREATION AND FACILITIES

  

9.a.a
Keeler Centre Refrigeration System Issues, REC-24-24

This item has attachments.  
  • Resolution No.2024-311
    Moved byCouncilor Sherry Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Van Egmond

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report REC-24-24 for information; and

    THAT Council provide staff with direction.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No.2024-312
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Arthur
    Seconded byCouncillor Van Egmond

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to proceed with the rental of a chiller, as required. 

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No.2024-313
    Moved byCouncilor Joel Schriver
    Seconded byCouncillor Van Egmond

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to prepare a comprehensive package including options, timelines and financing solutions for the December Council Meeting.

    CARRIED

10.
BY-LAWS

  

11.
OPEN FORUM

  

Members of the public have three (3) minutes to ask general questions and are not to enter into debate. Please state your name and address for the records. Each member may only speak once.

David Forsyth, Colborne Resident - Comments regarding use of reserves and increase of rental & user fees. 

12.
CLOSED MEETING (IF REQUIRED)

  

13.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW, BL-2024-57

This item has attachments.  
  • Resolution No.2024-314
    Moved byCouncilor Sherry Hamilton
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Arthur

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve By-law 2024-57, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Hybrid Corporation of the Township of Cramahe Special Council Meeting held on October 30, 2024, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed and entered into the By-law book.

    CARRIED

14.
ADJOURNMENT

  
  • Resolution No.2024-315
    Moved byCouncillor Van Egmond
    Seconded byCouncilor Sherry Hamilton

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:36am. 

    CARRIED
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