Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council Workshop

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, December 06, 2018
Time:	9:00 A.m. - 4:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

Members Present:

• Mayor Taylor
• Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh (9:06 AM - 12:12 PM)
• Councillor Simon
• Councillor Woodhouse
• Councillor Twinney (9:48 AM - 2:50 PM)
• Councillor Morrison
• Councillor Broome
• Councillor Bisanz

Members Absent:

• Councillor Kwapis

Staff Present:

• E. Armchuk, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
• P. Noehammer, Commissioner, Development & Infrastructure Services
• I. McDougall, Commissioner, Community Services
• L. Lyons, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services
• K. Saini, Acting Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
• K. Reynar, Director, Legal Services
• J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator
• A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator

​For consideration by Council on December 17, 2018.

The meeting was called to order at 9:06 AM.

The Council Workshop recessed at 10:45 AM and reconvened at 10:58 AM. 

The Council Workshop recessed at 12:12 PM and reconvened at 1:03 PM.

Mayor Taylor in the Chair.

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1.

Notice

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

2.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

3.

Items

3.1

Council Orientation re: Council & Municipal Administration and Overview of Various Legislation

The Acting Chief Administrative Officer and the Director, Legal Services introduced John Mascarin, Aird & Berlis LLP. 

John Mascarin of Aird & Berlis LLP provided Council with a presentation regarding Council & municipal administration and an overview of various legislation. The presentation outlined the powers that accompany the role of Council, the Integrity Commissioner and a background on Council Code of Conduct.

Members of Council queried the presenter regarding various legislation, and discussed open meetings, closed meetings and conflict of interest. 

• Moved by: Councillor Bisanz
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the presentation regarding Council & Municipal Administration and an overview of various legislation be received.
  
  Carried

3.2

Council Orientation re: Local Planning Appeal Tribunal

The Acting Chief Administrative Officer and the Director, Legal Services introduced Kim Mullin, Wood Bull LLP.

Kim Mullin of Wood Bull LLP provided Council with a presentation that overviewed the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The presentation outlined the transition from the Ontario Municipal Board to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, the appeal process and effects on local municipalities. 

Members of Council queried the consultant regarding the new appeal process, and discussed the effect on deputations.

• Moved by: Councillor Twinney
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That the presentation regarding the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be received.
  
  Carried

4.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Morrison
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the meeting adjourn at 2:50 PM.
  
  Carried