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Council Meeting Minutes
November 28, 2005
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 28,2005, at 7:00 p.m., in
the Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, 1. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 7:45 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 7:45 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 7:45 p.m.)
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 7:45 p.m.)
Director of Emergency Services, G. Weir (attended until 7:45 p.m.)
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended until 7:45 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-519-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 14, 2005, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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PRESENTATION
Resolution #C-520-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT representatives of Veridian be added to the agenda as a presentation.
"CARRIED"
Michael Angemeer, President and CEO along with David Clark and Howard
Edmonston presented Mayor Mutton with a dividend payment of $480,000 for 2005.
Since 1999 Veridian has distributed $4.2 million in dividend payments.
ANNOUNCEMENT
David Crome, Director of Planning Services introduced Carlos Salazar, Manager of
Community Planning and Development.
PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting is being held to consider the passage of a by-law to stop up and
close a portion of an unopen road allowance situated in Lot 28, Concession 2, in the
former Village of Newcastle, now in the Municipality of Clarington.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this road closure.
DELEGATIONS
Alex Ruth, Chair, Kawartha Conservation provided Council with a powerpoint
presentation highlighting the following regarding their 2005 Activities and 2006
Budget:
. Leading the way to abundant clean water;
. Objectives;
. Services to the Municipality;
. Environmental Advisory Services;
. Environmental Technical Services;
. Environmental Protection and Restoration Services;
. 2005 Initiatives;
. 2006 Budget Document;
. 2006 Operating Budget Overview; and
. 2006 Proposed Initiatives.
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DELEGATIONS
Suzanne Elston, Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) appeared
before Council to discuss the 2006 Environmental Achievement Awards. The DEAC
has established an awards program to recognize individual and collective efforts to
promote, preserve and enhance Durham's natural environment. The deadline for
nominations is January 30, 2006. Ms. Elston advised Council that two new categories
have been added to the list to honour Jessica Markland and Evylin Stroud for their
outstanding achievements.
Claudette Moreau was called but was not present.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-521-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the
agenda, with the exception of Item I - 1 .
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Kawartha Conservation, advising of the following information sessions
regarding the proposed Regulation of Development, Interference with
Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses for Kawartha
Region Conservation Authority:
November 22 - Kawartha Conservation Administrative Centre
November 24 - Galway - Cavendish & Harvey Municipal Office
November 30 - Scugog Community Centre
Karen Monaghan, Lakeridge Health, advising Council that Dr. Robert
Lake has joined the surgical team at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville.
Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caledon, providing Council with a
copy of the Town of Caledon's inaugural Progress Report for 2004-2005.
Carol Grylls, Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that the Region of Durham on October 25, 2005,
passed the following resolution regarding the Employment Land Needs
Analysis:
"a) THAT Report #2005-P-82 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received for information; and
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b) THAT a copy of Report #2005-P-82 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the eight area municipalities."
Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
meeting dated October 18, 2005. (Copy attached)
Richard Stephenson, Chair, Assessment Review Board, advising
Council that the 2004-2005 Annual Report of the Assessment Review
Board has been released and can be reviewed on the Board's website
www.arb.qov.on.ca.
Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting dated
October 24, 2005.
Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
dated October 13, 2005.
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter
from Ontario's Minister of the Environment, regarding the matter of
allowing cement plants to burn used tires as a waste disposal solution
and an alternative source of fuel. The Minister advised that the Ministry
of Environment does not "develop" disposal methods to be used by
municipal governments. The fact is that municipalities have been
empowered to pursue a number of waste management options. These
systems can include incineration and other energy-from-waste projects
for waste that cannot be reused or recycled.
The Coreshell Group, providing Council with a copy of the Community
Conversations Summary Report, A Dialogue with the Ontario Trillium
Foundation.
Deborah Lay, Public Health Nutritionist, Durham Region, providing
Council with a copy of the Fall 2005 edition of the Food Wellness
Newsletter.
Brad Brown, Project Manager, TransCanada, advising Council that
TransCanada is proposing to add one seven megawatt (MW) electric-
driven centrifugal gas compressor to its existing Bowmanville
Compressor Station site. The station is located northwest of Mitchell
Corners on Langmaid Road. The station currently contains two 2.2 MW
electric-driven reciprocating gas compressors. An open house is being
held on November 30, 2004, at the Solina Community Hall, from 4:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Andy Koopmans, Executive Director, Association of Municipal
Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), providing
Council with a copy of a letter from John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, advising that he will not be proceeding with
amendments to the Municipal Elections Act for the next municipal
election in 2006. This means that they do not intend to proceed at this
time with proposed changes to the term of office for municipal officials.
Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting dated
November 9, 2005.
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
November 15, 2005.
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of the
excerpts from the Report of the Experts Panel on Sound-Sorb.
L.J. Dickson, Councillor Ward 2, Town of Ajax, providing Council with a
copy of the "Talking Trash" letter regarding Waste Reduction Week.
Jack Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, providing Council with a
copy of an eight page report summary of Increasing Productivity and
Moving Towards a Renewable Future: A New Electricity Strategy for
Ontario.
Martha A. Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of
Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax on October 24,2005,
passed the following resolution:
"1. THAT Council adopt a by-law in the form attached as Appendix 1,
to implement a 10% Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program,
effective January 1, 2006, under the provision of Section 365.2 of
the Municipal Act, 2001 to provide tax relief for eligible heritage
properties as defined in the Act and in the municipal by-law; and
2. THAT a copy of this by-law be sent by the Clerk to the Region of
Durham with a request that the Region pass a by-law to match
this tax reduction program."
Wioletta Walancik, Special Events Coordinator, Friends of Second
Marsh, forwarding the 2004/2005 Leading Member Award for the
municipality's financial support to Friends of Second Marsh.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-522-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1-1 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Item D - 9 was received as a handout.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-523-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 2, D - 8 and D - 9.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham on November 9, 2005, passed the following
resolution:
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THAT we encourage the eight local municipalities to consider adopting
the Regional Slow Moving Vehicle Signage program for their locally
maintained roads; and
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THAT, where warranted, the eight local municipalities request input fro
the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee, through the Region, on
agricultural matters."
(Correspondence referred to the Directors of
Planning Services and Engineering Services)
Valerie Thom, Pitch-In Ontario, requesting proclamation of
April 24 - 30, 2006, as Pitch-In Week.
(Proclaimed)
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COMMUNICATIONS
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John Connolly, Director, Partnerships Division, Community Development
and Partnerships Directorate, Social Development Canada, providing
Council with a copy of a Nomination brochure for the 2006 Therese
Casgrain Volunteer Award. The award honours the memory of Therese
Casgrain and acknowledges the contributions Canadian volunteers
make to society. It is presented annually to one Canadian man and one
Canadian woman whose pioneering spirit, social commitment and
lifelong voluntary efforts have contributed significantly to the
advancement of a social cause and the well-being of their fellow
Canadians.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place an ad in the newspaper)
Judith Fowler, Area Manager, Durham Region Chapter, Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Ontario, requesting proclamation of the month of
February 2006 as Heart Month.
(Proclaimed)
Jack Higgins, Chairman, Sponsorship Committee, 172 Squadron
Clarington "OSPREY", Royal Canadian Air Cadets, requesting Council's
support as an ongoing sponsor of their activities. The Air Cadet League
of Canada formed a new Air Cadet Squadron located in the Bowmanville
area. The Squadron will be known as 172 Clarington "OSPREY"
Squadron. Air Cadets is a youth organization for young people between
the ages of 12 and 18 years. They are presently recruiting Cadets and
they will be located at the Bowmanville High School, however they need
to establish permanent office and storage facilities. With this in mind,
they are requesting any assistance that Council could provide.
(Correspondence referred to the Chief
Administrative Officer)
Jennifer Cooke, Communication and Marketing Officer, requesting
Council's approval to hold the CP Holiday Train Event on Saturday,
December 3,2005, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The following road
closures would need to take place:
Scugog Street from Church Street to north side of tracks;
Wellington, Horsey and Concession Streets will all be closed west of
Elgin Street; and
Elgin Street will be the detour route for local traffic.
(Approved provided organizers apply for and
obtain a Road Occupancy Permit)
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Diane Lloyd, Chairperson of the Board, Kawartha Pine Ridge District
School Board, requesting that sidewalks, crossing guards and
consideration of 4-way flashers be installed on Old Scugog Road to help
students walking on municipally maintained roads to attend Hampton
Junior Public School and M.J. Hobbs School.
Resolution #C-524-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 2 be referred to the Director of Engineering Services.
"CARRIED"
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Paul Sutherland, Consultant, on behalf of the Dairy, Egg and Poultry
Farmers of Ontario, requesting Council to approve the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS Ontario dairy, poultry and egg farmers are part of a supply-
managed system that matches production to Canadian demand; and
WHEREAS supply management is a 'uniquely Canadian success story'
with a solid 40-year track record of providing high-quality and nutritious
food for Canadians; and
WHEREAS the dairy, poultry and egg industries are a major economic
asset to Ontario generating $2.6 billion in farm cash receipts; sustaining
more than $14 billion in economic activity with over 70,000 Ontario jobs
depending on supply management; and
WHEREAS Canada's food supply and Canada's farms may be at risk of
being traded away during the World Trade Organization's Doha Round
of negotiations continuing with the Sixth WTO Ministerial Conference to
be held in Hong Kong, China, 13-18 December 2005; and
WHEREAS dairy, poultry and egg farmers and Federal and Provincial
governments have worked together to create a stable and equitable
economic environment that benefits every link in the food chain including
consumers and farmers; and
WHEREAS Canada's economic fabric, both rural and urban, would
unravel without supply management; and
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COMMUNICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of
Clarington supports the preservation of supply management for
Canada's dairy, poultry and egg farmers; processors; consumers and
other Canadians who depend on a vibrant farm economy;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be forwarded
to The Honourable Andy Mitchell, The Honourable Jim Peterson and
Prime Minister Paul Martin requesting that they preserve supply
management at the WTO trade table;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be forwarded
to the Association of Municipalities on Ontario and the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities to request that they similarly voice their support
for supply management by forwarding a resolution to The Honourable
Andy Mitchell, The Honourable Jim Peterson and Prime Minister Paul
Martin requesting that they preserve supply management at the WTO
trade table."
Resolution #C-525-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be referred to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee.
"CARRIED"
D - 9 Willie Woo and Donna Metcalf-Woo writing regarding the 4th Polar Bear Swim
to raise awareness of the urgent need of organ tissue donations and to raise
funds for the Canadian Liver Foundation into the research of biliary artresia.
Biliary Artresia affects about one child per sixteen thousand births in North
America. The bile ducts in the liver fail to develop properly and often lead to
severe liver damage. Last year a donation of $4,250.00 was presented to the
Canadian Liver Foundation. Since 2006 is the 150th Anniversary of the
Incorporation of the Village of Newcastle, the Clarington Polar Bear Swim is
proud to partner with the Sesquicentennial celebrations. They are asking
Council's approve for the attendance of the members of the Clarington Fire
Station #2 to ensure that there is an emergency service presence.
Resolution #C-526-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to staff to coordinate.
"CARRIED"
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NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report -
November 21,2005
Resolution #C-527 -05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of November 21,
2005, be approved with the exception of Item #1 (c) which is to be deleted and Item
#9.
"CARRIED"
Report EGD-043-05 - 20 King Street East Fagade and Transit Shelter
Resolution #C-528-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report EGD-043-05 be received;
THAT the fagade and transit shelter as recommended for 20 King Street East,
estimated at $400,000, be conceptually approved, that $100,000 of funding be
committed from the Clarington Transit Reserve Fund and the remaining $300,000 of
the required funding be considered in the Municipality's 2006 Capital Budget;
THAT the design development of the fagade and transit shelter be reviewed and
refined with the input of the Bowmanville BIA, LACAC, and other stakeholders; and
THAT all interested parties listed for Report EGD-043-05 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #2 - Confidential Report EGD-044-05 - Property Matter
Report #3 - Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor - Legal Matter
Resolution #C-529-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Confidential Report EGD-044-05 and the Confidential Verbal Report of the
Solicitor be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed"
session of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-530-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Alex Ruth, Chair, Kawartha Conservation be thanked for his presentation
regarding Kawartha's 2005 Activities and 2006 Budget.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-531-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the delegation of Suzanne Elston regarding the Durham Environmental
Achievement Awards be referred to staff for nominations.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update
Councillor Schell advised that Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has
issued a tender for the 36 acres on West Beach Road to overlook the Westside
Marsh.
Mayor Mutton advised that the Adelaide Avenue Environmental Assessment has
been completed along with the recommended alignment.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Boards and Committees Update
Councillor Foster advised that the Clarington Youth Advisory Committee has met
to discuss future fundraising events.
Councillor MacArthur congratulated the organizers of the first Annual Newcastle
Santa Claus Parade.
Councillor Robinson thanked the Operations Department for all the work that they
do during the year to assist the organizers of special events. He also noted that
the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee prefers Clarington's "Share the
Road Sign" versus the Region's.
Mayor Mutton advised that the Holiday Train which is occurring this Saturday,
December 3,2005 at 8:00 p.m. should be a fantastic event.
Councillor Schell advised that the Bowmanville Christmas Tree Lighting and
Midnight Madness event will occur this Friday, December 2, 2005.
Councillor Foster advised that the Courtice Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
will occur on Thursday, December 1, 2005.
Councillor Trim commented on an article in the Clarington This Week regarding a
hospital survey. Many years ago there were hospitals in Port Hope and Cobourg
now there is only the new hospital in Cobourg. Due to the lack of money and cut
backs at Lakeridge Bowmanville, he is fearful that it is only a matter of time that
the Bowmanville hospital closes and he would hate to see this happen.
Resolution #C-532-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a
motion of new business at this time.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C-533-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
WHEREAS Council is supportive of the ongoing success of the farmers market
undertaken in conjunction with the Clarington Board of Trade;
WHEREAS Council on May 2,2005, approved an interest free loan of $5,000 to be
repaid in two years to fund start-up costs associated with the farmers market;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the interest-free loan be repaid as
follows: $2,500 at the end of the market season in 2006 and $2,500 at the end of the
market season in 2007 in order to allow the farmers market time to further develop
and enhance the popularity of the market.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-534-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Confidential Report EGD-044-05 and
the Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-535-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-536-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2005-219 to 2005-229, inclusive and that
the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2005-219 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (The Kaitlin
Group Ltd.)
2005-220 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Leslie
Chatham)
2005-221 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Home-Land
Development Group Limited)
2005-222 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Braunstein, Braunstein Construction Ltd.,
Toronto, Ontario t enter into agreement for the Rehabilitation of Sand Dome
(former) Waste Transfer Station
2005-223 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Ron Robinson Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario,
to enter into agreement for the Division Street Reconstruction
2005-224 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Switz-Con Construction Services ltd.,
Cobourg, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Westmore Street and Jane
Avenue Reconstruction, Courtice
2005-225 being a by-law to appoint a Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement to
delegate Council's authority to conduct hearings and to rule on appeals, as
per section 104 of the Municipal Act, and to repeal By-law 91-158
2005-226 being a by-law to amend By-law 99-90, a by-law to license, regulate and
prohibit certain animals or classes thereof within the limits of the Municipality
of Clarington, or defined areas therein
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BY-LAWS
2005-227 being a by-law to declare Part 1 on Reference Plan 40R-23825 to be surplus
2005-228 being a by-law to stop and close as a public highway Part 1 on Reference
Plan 40R-23825 and to authorize the conveyance of Part 1 on Reference
Plan 40R-23825 to Dr. Aubrey Kassirer and Dr. Debra Jefferson
2005-229 being a by-law to authorize the purchase agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Dillon Sawyer, in respect to
the purchase of 1 St. George Street North, Part Block 3, C. G. Hanning's
Plan, former Town of Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington, Regional
Municipality of Durham
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-537 -05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2005-219 to 2005-229, inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Pingle stated a pecuniary interest during the "closed" session and refrained
from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law.
Resolution #C-538-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2005-230 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
28th day of November, 2005, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-539-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2005-230 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-540-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:26 p.m.
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MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CLERK
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