Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council Workshop

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Streamed live from the Municipal Offices
395 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7
Members Present:
  • Mayor Taylor
  • Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  • Councillor Woodhouse
  • Councillor Twinney
  • Councillor Morrison
  • Councillor Kwapis
  • Councillor Broome
  • Councillor Bisanz
Members Absent:
  • Councillor Simon
Staff Present:
  • I. McDougall, Chief Administrative Officer
  • E. Armchuk, Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
  • J. Payne, Commissioner of Community Services
  • K. Saini, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Town Clerk
  • S. Granat, Legislative Coordinator
  • E. Thomas-Hopkins, Legislative Coordinator

For consideration by Council on December 8, 2025.

The meeting was called to order at 10:01 AM. 

Mayor Taylor in the Chair. 

 


1.

 

Mayor Taylor advised that in accordance with the Town's Procedure By-law, no decisions are to be made but rather this meeting was an opportunity for Council to have informal discussion regarding Board and Committee Accomplishments. 

4.

 
  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Bisanz
    1. That items 4.1 to 4.7 be adopted on consent. 


    Carried

Steve Foglia, Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee provided a presentation regarding Accessibility Advisory Committee Update including an introduction of committee members, an overview of the committee's mandate, accomplishments, current projects and next steps. 

Members of Council thanked Committee Members for their work.

Sabina Fjodorova, Chair of the Audit Committee provided a presentation regarding Audit Committee Update including an introduction of committee members, an overview of the committee's mandate, and 2025 accomplishments. 

Members of Council thanked Committee Members for their work.

Jerisha Grant-Hall, Chair of Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee provided a presentation regarding Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Update including an overview of the committee mandate, scope of work of the committee, summary of progress (Q1-Q3), accomplishments, gaps and areas requiring further attention, recommendations, and next steps.

Members of Council thanked Committee Members for their work.

Jackie Playter, Chair of Elman W. Campbell Museum Board provided a presentation regarding Elman W. Campbell Museum Board Update including an introduction of committee members, an overview of the committee's mandate, accomplishments, an overview of a recent community awareness survey, current projects and thanked Staff for their support. 

Members of Council discussed the Reimaging Plan and thanked committee members for their work.

Elaine Adam, Chair of Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee provided a presentation regarding Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Update including an introduction of committee members, an overview of the committee's mandate, 2025 accomplishments, and the Lieutenant Governor's 2024 Ontario Heritage Awards.

Members of Council thanked Committee Members for their work.

Norm Pereira, Vice Chair provided a presentation regarding the Main Street District Business Improvement Update including an overview of Board Members, mission, accomplishments, and an overview of 2025 events.

Members of Council thanked board members for their work.

Jessica Rawlley, Chair provided a presentation regarding Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Update including an overview of committee members, mandate, and accomplishments.

Members of Council thanked Committee Members for their work.

  • Moved by:Councillor Morrison
    Seconded by:Councillor Broome
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 11:10 AM.


    Carried