Wasaga Beach Council Meeting

Meeting Minutes

-
Council Chambers
Members Present:
  • Mayor B. Smith
  • Deputy Mayor T. Snell
  • Councillor J. Belanger
  • Councillor S. Dileo
  • Councillor F. Ego
  • Councillor E. Timms
  • Councillor R. White

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

2.
PROCLAMATIONS

 

2.1
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - September 2024

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-251
    Moved by:R. White
    Seconded by:F. Ego
    1. THAT Council proclaim September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
    CARRIED

3.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor Timms and Councillor Dileo both declared an indirect pecuniary interest for item 10.4 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645 - Fernbrook Hall Lease. 

4.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

To accommodate scheduling conflicts the Clerk requested that Council move the Closed Session to the beginning of the meeting.  The change of the agenda order is permitted by Section 6.01 (b) of the Town's Procedural By-law, the Chair approved this change.

Administration requested an addition to the Closed Council Agenda:

Tour of Municipal Buildings pursuant to Section 239 (3.1) of Municipal Act which allows for Education sessions.  

During this portion of the meeting the following condition of the Municipal Act will be satisfied:
The meeting will be held for the purpose of educating the members and at this meeting no member will discuss or materially advance the business or decision making of Council.  Accordingly, the following motions were before Council:

  • Resolution No:COU-2024-269
    Moved by:S. Dileo
    Seconded by:T. Snell
    1. THAT closed session item 17.3.3 Tour of Municipal Buildings be added to the September 12, 2024 Council meeting agenda.
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-252
    Moved by:E. Timms
    Seconded by:J. Belanger
    1. THAT the contents of the agenda for September 12, 2024, be approved as amended.
    CARRIED

5.
CLOSED SESSION

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-253
    Moved by:F. Ego
    Seconded by:E. Timms
    1. THAT pursuant to the Municipality Act, 2001, as amended, the next portion of the September 12, 2024, Council Meeting, will move into Closed Session to consider the following matters.
    CARRIED

5.1
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

5.2
Approval of Closed Minutes

 

5.3
Closed Session Items

 

5.3.1
Town CAO - Beachfront Development

 

5.3.2
Town CAO - Employment Matters

 

5.4
Closed Session Adjournment

 

6.
CLOSED SESSION - Rise and Report

 

Council entered Closed Session on September 12, 2024 at approximately 10:09 am to discuss the following matters:

17.3.1 Beachfront Development in accordance with Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act.

Staff direction was given in accordance with the Act.

17.3.2 Employment Matters in accordance with Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act.

There is nothing further to report at this time.

7.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

7.1
Special Council Meeting Minutes - August 22, 2024 - 9:00 a.m.

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-254
    Moved by:J. Belanger
    Seconded by:R. White
    1. THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., be adopted as circulated.
    CARRIED

7.2
Regular Council Meeting Minutes - August 22, 2024

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-255
    Moved by:R. White
    Seconded by:F. Ego
    1. THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 22, 2024, be adopted as circulated.
    CARRIED

8.
STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETINGS

 

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

9.1
Chair Lorraine Gruzuk, Wasaga Beach Public Library Board - 8 Month Review Presentation

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-256
    Moved by:S. Dileo
    Seconded by:R. White
    1. THAT the presentation by Chair Lorraine Gruzuk, Wasaga Beach Public Library Board pertaining to the 8 Month Review Presentation be received as information.
    CARRIED

10.
DELEGATIONS

 

There were no delegations. 

11.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

 

11.1
Town CAO - Town Organizational Structure Update

 

The CAO provided Council with an update on the changes to the Town Organizational Structure. 

12.
STAFF REPORTS

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-257
    Moved by:T. Snell
    Seconded by:R. White
    1. THAT the following Consent List items under Staff Reports and all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:
    CARRIED

12.1
Environmental - Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Performance Report

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-257
    Moved by:T. Snell
    Seconded by:R. White
    1. THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach WPCP Performance Report January 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024 to the Council meeting of September 12, 2024, be received for information.
    CARRIED

12.2
Environmental - Drinking Water System (DWS) Performance Report

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-257
    Moved by:T. Snell
    Seconded by:R. White
    1. THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach DWS Performance Report January 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024 to the Council meeting of September 12, 2024, be received for information.
    CARRIED

13.
CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-258
    Moved by:S. Dileo
    Seconded by:J. Belanger
    1. THAT the following Consent List items under Correspondence be received for information, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:
    CARRIED

14.
MINUTES OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-259
    Moved by:F. Ego
    Seconded by:E. Timms
    1. THAT the following Consent List items under Minutes of Boards and Committees be received for information:
    CARRIED

15.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

 

15.1
ADR Chambers Integrity Commissioner Office - Investigation Report - IC-32606-0624 dated August 13, 2024

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-260
    Moved by:J. Belanger
    Seconded by:R. White
    1. THAT the report from ADR Chambers Integrity Commissioner Office - Investigation Report - IC-326-06-0624 dated August 13, 2024 be received for information.
    Yea (7)B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

15.2
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645 - Fernbrook Hall Lease - 20240912-04

 This item has conflict.
  • S. Dileo declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Dileo declared an indirect conflict of interest as she is a member of the legion.)
  • E. Timms declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Timms declared an indirect pecuniary interest as she is a member of the legion.)
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-261
    Moved by:R. White
    Seconded by:T. Snell
    1. THAT the report titled: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645-Fernbrook Hall Lease, to the Council meeting of September 12, 2024, be received; and

       

    2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Lease Agreement with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645 for rental of the Fernbrook Hall for a three (3) year term with an option to renew under the terms outlined in Appendix A.

       

    Yea (5)B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, F. Ego, and R. White
    Conflict (2)S. Dileo, and E. Timms
    CARRIED (5 to 0)

15.3
Sports and Entertainment Corporation - Shareholder Declaration - 20240912-06

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-262
    Moved by:R. White
    Seconded by:E. Timms
    1. THAT the report titled: Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment Corporation – Shareholder Declaration, to the Council meeting of September 12, 2024, be received; and
    2. THAT Council approve the Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment Corporation - Shareholder Declaration attached as Appendix A; and
    3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Shareholder Declaration.

       

    Yea (7)B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

15.4
August 30, 2024 - City of Brantford - Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Code of Conducts and Enforcement

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-263
    Moved by:T. Snell
    Seconded by:E. Timms
    1. THAT staff send a letter of support demonstrating that the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the call of the Association Municipalities of Ontario and the other organizations with their work to strengthen the municipal code of conduct  and compliance with them in consultation with municipal governments.  
    Yea (7)B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

15.5
Letter from Simcoe County District School Board Re: Capital Priorities

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-264
    Moved by:R. White
    Seconded by:E. Timms
    1. THAT Council send a letter of support for the new Wasaga Beach secondary school to the Simcoe County District School Board and Ministry of Education. 
    Yea (7)B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
    CARRIED (7 to 0)

16.
RECOMMENDATIONS ARISING FROM BOARDS & COMMITTEES

 

There were none. 

17.
COUNCIL REQUESTED STAFF REPORTS

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-265
    Moved by:T. Snell
    Seconded by:J. Belanger
    1. THAT Council direct the CAO to return with a report pertaining to concerns and issues related to resident conduct. 
    CARRIED

18.
NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS

 

18.1
Notice of Motion - Return of Open Forum for Council Meetings - Councillor Dileo

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-266
    Moved by:S. Dileo
    Seconded by:T. Snell
    1. THAT Council waive section 6.11 (c) of the Towns Procedural By-law to hear a notice of motion from Councillor Dileo regarding the return of open forum and to consider that motion at today's Council meeting. 
    CARRIED
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-267
    Moved by:S. Dileo
    Seconded by:T. Snell
    1. THAT the Clerk be directed to amend the Procedural By-law to remove the requirement to request to delegate in writing for items on the Council or Committee meeting agenda;
    2. AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk be directed to bring back the amended Procedural By-law to a future meeting of council for consideration. 
    DEFEATED

19.
BY-LAWS

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-268
    Moved by:R. White
    Seconded by:F. Ego
    1. THAT the following By-laws be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed:
    CARRIED

20.
Closed Session

 
  • Resolution No:COU-2024-270
    Moved by:S. Dileo
    Seconded by:F. Ego

    THAT pursuant to the Municipality Act, 2001, as amended, the next portion of the September 12, 2024, Council Meeting, will move into Closed Session to consider:

    Item 17.3.3 Tour of Municipal Buildings pursuant to Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act.

21.
ADJOURNMENT

 

Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at  2:58 p.m.

No Item Selected