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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.
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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.
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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”
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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”
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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"
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