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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/2006 Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 2006 Minutes of the first meeting of Council held on December 4, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Executive Director to the Mayor, L. Bruce Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Manager, Communications and Marketing, J. Cooke Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath Acting Community Co-ordinator, H. Lynch Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Fire Chief, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie The Municipal Clerk called the meeting to order and extended congratulations to Members of Council-Elect. Ashleigh Young sang O’Canada. The invocation was given by Pastor Ron Smeding. The Municipal Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect Jim Abernethy. Jim DaCosta came forward to bestow the Chain of Office upon Mayor Abernethy. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - December 4, 2006 The Municipal Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to the following: Adrian Foster - Local Councillor Ron Hooper - Local Councillor Mary Novak - Regional and Local Councillor Gord Robinson - Local Councillor Charlie Trim - Regional and Local Councillor Willie Woo - Local Councillor The Municipal Clerk declared the Council of the Municipality of Clarington for the term 2006 to 2010 to be organized and turned the first meeting over to His Worship Mayor Jim Abernethy. REMARKS Regrets were expressed on behalf of Bev Oda, M.P., Durham. John O’Toole, M.P.P., Durham, congratulated the new-elected Council and extended greetings on behalf of the Province of Ontario. He stated it is an honour and privilege to serve the community and urged Members of Council to be cognizant of their Oath of Office to truly, faithfully and impartially exercise their duties on behalf of the citizens they were elected to serve. John O’Toole confirmed his commitment to working with Clarington Council. INAUGURAL ADDRESS Mayor Abernethy extended a special thanks to Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk for conducting the first meeting and the Swearing in Ceremony for the new Council, Jim DaCosta for presenting the Chain of Office, Ashleigh Young for singing O’Canada and Pastor Ron Smeding for his kind words and blessing. Mayor Abernethy recognized special guest John O’Toole, Member of Provincial Parliament who brought greetings from the Province and acknowledged Roger Anderson, Chair, Durham Region Council and Bev Oda, M.P., Durham who were unable to attend this evening. Mayor Abernethy welcomed friends and relatives of all members of Council here to celebrate successes and show their continued support that is so very important and appreciated. He expressed personal appreciation to his family; to each and every individual who supported his campaign; and to all who exercised their right to vote in this municipal election. He further extended congratulations to every candidate who ran for office thereby supporting and participating in the democratic process; especially all who were successful in the elections stating he anticipates working harmoniously and productively with all members of Council. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - December 4, 2006 Mayor Abernethy remarked the 2006 to 2010 term marks the first four-year term for Ontario Municipalities and outlined Council priorities, together with the help of municipal staff, to provide transparency in spending, to establish both long and short- term priorities, to increase the participatory role and profile for the entire Council, and to provide an open and accessible process for public participation as well as a commitment to ensuring sound business practices and outcomes in Council’s initiatives. Mayor Abernethy confirmed Clarington Council’s confidence and support for the competence and expertise of staff in working together to build a strong team environment to offer the residents of Clarington the best possible public service, and Council’s commitment to working productively with all levels of government. Mayor Abernethy now called upon members of staff, Council and the residents of Clarington to join together in common purpose to respect, support and build a community that future generations will be proud to inherit. He also offered thanks to the many volunteers who play such an important role in helping to provide the quality of life experienced in Clarington and to ask those volunteers to continue their participation and encourage others to get involved. In closing, Mayor Abernethy extended Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year and invited all residents to attend the traditional Mayor’s Levee to be held on Sunday, January 7, 2007, at the Orono Town Hall. REPORTS Schedule of Meetings – 2006 - 2010 Resolution #C-466-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CLD-024-06 be received; THAT the meeting schedule for 2006 to 2010 attached to Report CLD-024-06 be approved; and THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - December 4, 2006 MOTION Resolution #C-467-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS Subsection 3.2(d) of the Veridian Shareholders’ Agreement states that each Initial Shareholder shall nominate the Mayor of the Initial Shareholder as one of the Initial Shareholder’s nominees to the Board of Directors; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON THAT Mayor Jim Abernethy be nominated as one of the Municipality of Clarington’s members on the Board of Directors. “CARRIED” BY-LAWS Resolution #C-468-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-214, being a by-law to adopt the meeting schedule for the years 2006 – 2010 and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-469-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2006-214, be approved. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - December 4, 2006 CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-470-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-215 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this first meeting held on the 4th day of December, 2006, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resol ution #C-471-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2006-215 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-472-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:45 p.m. "CARRIED" ~~.