OPEN FORUM 6:45 P

The meeting of Council was held on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Council Chambers, 395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket.

 

Members Present:

Mayor Van Bynen

Regional Councillor Taylor

Councillor Vegh

Councillor Kerwin

Councillor Hempen

Councillor Sponga

Councillor Broome-Plumley

Councillor Bisanz

 

 

Absent:

Councillor Twinney

 

 

Staff Present:

R.N. Shelton, Chief Administrative Officer

A. Moore, Commissioner of Corporate Services

P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services

I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services

A. Brouwer, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk

C. Finnerty, Council/Committee Coordinator

K. Paribok, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Mayor Van Bynen in the Chair.

 

Public Notices

 

None.

 

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

 

None.

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

 

Presentations & Recognitions

 

None.

 

Deputations

 

1.

Mr. Brian Patterson, Chair, York Region Branch of St. John Ambulance provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the achievements of the York Region branch of St. John Ambulance and presented Mayor Van Bynen with a certificate from the Governor General in recognition of his support of St. John Ambulance.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Broome-Plumley

 

 

THAT the deputation of Mr. Brian Patterson, Chair, York Region Branch of St. John Ambulance be received.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

Approval of Minutes

 

2.

Council Minutes of November 17, 2014.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

 

 

THAT the Council Minutes of November 17, 2014 be approved.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

 

3.

Council Minutes of December 1, 2014.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Broome-Plumley

 

 

THAT the Council Minutes of December 1, 2014 be approved.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

Correspondence & Petitions

 

None.

 

Reports by Regional Representatives

 

None.

 

Reports of Committees and Staff

 

4.

Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 8, 2014.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 8, 2014 be approved and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

5.

THAT the deputation of Mr. John Blommesteyn regarding the 2015 Schedule of Meetings be received.

 

 

6.

THAT the deputation of Mr. Paul Jolie regarding User Fees and Charges - Water and Wastewater rates be received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-36 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 2015 User Fees and Charges - Water and Wastewater Rates.

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-36 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 2015 User Fees and Charges - Water and Wastewater Rates be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the attached Schedule 'A' being the Town of Newmarket Water and Wastewater Rates be approved and adopted by By-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the Water and Wastewater Rate adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2015;

 

iii) AND THAT staff be directed to update the 6-Year Water and Wastewater Financial Plan and to include further review of the rate structure in this update.

 

8.

Joint Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioners Report 2014-16 regarding the 2014-2018 Council Term of Office.

 

a) THAT the PowerPoint presentation regarding the Council Orientation program be received;

 

b) AND THAT Joint Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioners Report 2014-16 dated November 26, 2014 regarding the 2014-2018 Council Term of Office be received.

 

9.

THAT the deputation of Mr. Chris Howie regarding Outdoor Skating Rinks be received.

 

10.

Joint Community Services - Recreation and Culture Services and Development and Infrastructure Services - Public Works Services Report 2014-30 dated November 25, 2014 regarding Outdoor Skating Rinks.

 

a) THAT the Joint Community Services - Recreation and Culture Services and Development and Infrastructure Services – Public Works Services Report 2014-30 dated November 25, 2014 regarding Outdoor Skating Rinks be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i)  THAT the Town of Newmarket approve offering a pilot project “End of Night Pick up Hockey” as outlined in this report, subject to the provisions of the Noise By-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the Town of Newmarket approve up to two (2) “Community Run Outdoor Rink” pilot projects as outlined in this report and subject to staff’s discretion for the 2014-2015 season.

11.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-43 dated November 24, 2014 regarding the 2014 Audit.

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-43 dated November 24, 2014 regarding the 2014 Audit be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT BDO Canada LLP be appointed as the Town's auditors for the 2014 financial statements;

 

ii) AND THAT the BDO audit plan be received.

 

12.

Corporate Services Report – Financial Services 2014-52 dated November 26, 2014 regarding OCIF – Formula-Based Funding Contribution Agreement.

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report – Financial Services 2014-52 dated November 26, 2014 regarding OCIF – Formula-Based Funding Contribution Agreement be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i)  THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) – Formula-Based Funding Contribution Agreement between the Town of Newmarket and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

 

13.

Joint Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioners - Financial Services Report 2014-44 dated November 25, 2014 regarding 2015 Fees and Charges - Overview.

 

a) THAT Joint Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioners - Financial Services Report 2014-44 dated November 25, 2014 regarding 2015 Fees and Charges - Overview be received for information purposes.

 

14.

Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-47 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 2015 Fees and Charges - Fire Services.

 

a) THAT Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-47 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 2015 Fees and Charges - Fire Services be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

 

 

 

 

i) THAT the attached Schedule 'A' being the Town of Newmarket 2015 Fire Services Fees Schedule, be approved and adopted by by-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the fee adjustments come into full force and effect January 1, 2015.

 

15.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-48 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 2015 Fees and Charges - General Fees and Charges.

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-48 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 2015 Fees and Charges - General Fees and Charges be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the attached Schedules 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' and 'F' marked as the Town of Newmarket 2015 All Departments, Corporate Services - Finance and Purchasing and IT, Legal Services, Public Works Services, Engineering Services and Legislative Services - General Fees and Charges Schedules respectively, be approved and adopted by by-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the fee adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2015.

 

16.

Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of June 18, September 17 and October 15, 2014.

 

a) THAT the Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of June 18, September 17 and October 15, 2014 be received.

 

17.

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of September 16 and October 21, 2014.

 

a) THAT the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of September 16 and October 21, 2014 be received.

 

18.

Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of September 10, October 1 and November 12, 2014.

 

a) THAT the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of September 10, October 1 and November 12, 2014 be received.

 

19.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of September 4, 2014.

 

a) THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of September 4, 2014 be received.

 

20.

Street Naming Committee Minutes of October 23, 2014.

 

a) THAT the Street Naming Committee Minutes of October 23, 2014 be received.

 

21.

List of Outstanding Matters.

 

a) THAT the list of Outstanding Matters be received.

 

22.

Community Services - Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System.

 

a) THAT the presentation regarding the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System be received;

 

b)  AND THAT Community Services - Customer Services Report 2014-30 dated December 3, 2014 regarding Access Newmarket software and reports be received for information.

 

23.

Joint Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services and Financial Services 2014-45 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 2015 User Fees and Charges - Licensing Fees.

 

a) THAT Joint Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services and Financial Services 2014-45 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 2015 User Fees and Charges - Licensing Fees be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the attached Schedule 'A' marked as the '2015 Legislative Services (Licensing) Fees and Charges' be approved and forwarded to Council for final adoption by by-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the fee adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2015.

 

24.

Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-46 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 2015 User Fees and Charges - Planning Act Fees Schedule.

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-46 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 2015 User Fees and Charges - Planning Act Fees be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

 

 

 

i) THAT the attached Schedule 'A', being the Town of Newmarket 2015 Planning Application Fees Schedule be approved and adopted by by-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the fee adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2015.    

 

25.

Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Public Works Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-40 dated November 21, 2014 regarding 2015 Interim Appropriations.

 

a) THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Public Works Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-40 dated November 21, 2014 regarding 2015 Interim Appropriations be deferred to the next scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting;

 

b)  AND THAT Staff provide an itemized list of the units sold and their sale price.

 

26.

Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Engineering Services and Corporate Services - Procurement Services Report ES2014-60 dated November 26, 2014 regarding the Tom Taylor Trail West – Lake to Lake Route (Water Street to Cane Parkway).

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Commission – Engineering Services and Corporate Services Commission – Procurement Services Report – ES2014-60 dated November 26, 2014 regarding the Tom Taylor Trail West – Lake to Lake Route be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT $348,333 be allocated from the General Capital Reserves to the project;

 

ii) AND THAT the $34,000 grant from the Landowner Environmental Assistance Program (LEAP) through the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) also be allocated to the project;

 

iii) AND THAT, as recommended by the Manager, Procurement Services, Tender T2014-24 “Tom Taylor Trail West Side Fairy Lake”, be awarded to Hawkins Contracting Services Limited of Stouffville, Ontario at a cost of $644,492.65, exclusive of all applicable taxes, subject to the approval in Recommendations 1 and 2, and that, upon approval of this recommendation, the Procurement Services Department notify the other Bidders after award of the Tender;

 

iv) AND THAT this contract be executed by the Department Head and Manager, Procurement Services, as per the Procurement By-law.

 

 

27.

THAT Councillor Kerwin be appointed to the Newmarket Historical Society.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

28.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2014-21 dated November 24, 2014 regarding 'Councillor Appointments to Committees and Committee Structure Review'.

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

a)  THAT Members of Council be appointed to Committees as follows:

 

i) Appointment Committee - Mayor Van Bynen, Councillor Bisanz and Councillor Twinney

 

ii)  Accessibility Advisory Committee - Councillor Bisanz

 

iii)  Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee - Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga and Councillor Twinney

 

iv)  Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee - Councillor Hempen

 

v)  Newmarket Public Library Board - Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Vegh, and Councillor Sponga

 

vi)  Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management - Councillor Sponga

 

vii)  SmartCommute – Central York - Councillor Broome-Plumley

 

b)  AND THAT to maintain continuity, Councillor appointments to active task forces in the 2010-2014 term (VivaNext Implementation Strategy Task Force – Strategy Group and Old Town Hall Construction Budget Control Task Force) continue in the current term;

 

 

 

 

c)  AND THAT citizen members of the following committees appointed in the 2010-2014 term of Council continue their appointment and be authorized to meet to fulfil statutory duties until the appointment of their successors, including:

 

i)          Accessibility Advisory Committee;

ii)         Appeals Committee;

iii)        Committee of Adjustment;

iv)        Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee;

v)         Newmarket Public Library Board; and,

vi)        Property Standards Committee

 

d)  AND THAT committees which are not required to meet to fulfil statutory duties in (c) be suspended pending the review of Council’s committee structure.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

29.

New Business of the Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 8, 2014.

 

Item b) of New Business was amended to reflect a request by Councillor Sponga for an update on an Information Report regarding the completion of Andrew Street.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz

 

 

That the amendments to New Business of the Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 8, 2014 be approved.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

30.

Council Workshop Minutes of December 10, 2014.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 

 

THAT the Council Workshop Minutes of December 10, 2014 be received.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

31.

Council Workshop (Closed Session) Minutes of December 10, 2014.

 

Mayor Van Bynen advised that Council Members, along with Staff, were taken on a bus tour to various sites in the Town.  An overview of the significance of each site was provided.  Materials circulated on the bus tour have been made public on the Town of Newmarket website.

 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

THAT the Council Workshop (Closed Session) Minutes of December 10, 2014 be received.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.

Special Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 15, 2014.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Hempen

 

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

 

 

THAT the Special Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 15, 2014 be approved and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

 

33.

Joint Financial Services, Corporate Communications, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Report 2014-53 dated December 11, 2014 regarding 2015 Budget Schedule and Community Engagement.

 

THAT the PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2015 budget process be received.

 

 

34.

a) THAT Joint Financial Services, Corporate Communications, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Report 2014-53 dated December 11, 2014 regarding 2015 Budget Schedule and Community Engagement be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the schedule set out in this report be approved for the 2015 budget process;

 

ii) AND THAT staff be directed to work towards a target of a maximum of a 2.0% to 2.5% budget increase excluding the infrastructure levy at the local level.

 

35.

Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2014-45 dated December 15, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment #10, Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan – Modifications for Regional Approval (File No: NP-P13-01)

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2014-45 dated December 15, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment #10 – Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan be received and that the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i)  THAT the modifications identified in Attachment 1 - Modifications to Official Plan Amendment #10 for Regional Approval – Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan, be forwarded to the Region of York for inclusion in the approval of Official Plan Amendment #10;

 

ii)  AND THAT staff be directed to carry out any further actions and/or modifications arising from the December 15, 2014 Closed Session, Committee of the Whole Meeting, that relate to Official Plan Amendment #10;  

iii)  AND THAT reference to historic names under the description of the Character Areas found in Sections 6.3.4 through 6.3.8 be removed;

 

iv)  AND THAT Section 6.3.3 be amended to read as follows: “An amendment to this Plan is not required if the targeted population and jobs by Character Area are exceeded, provided the densities are not exceeded and the built form provisions of this Plan are met.”

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

36.

Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of December 15, 2014.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

THAT the Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of December 15, 2014 be approved.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

Councillor Kerwin

(7 in favour, 1 opposed)

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37.

Item 1 of the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of December 15, 2014 – Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Services – Legal Services and Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning Services Joint Closed Session Report 2014-25 regarding a proposed acquisition of land by the municipality (Ward 6).

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 

 

a) THAT the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Services – Legal Services and Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning Services Joint Closed Session Report 2014-25 dated December 15, 2014 regarding a potential acquisition of property be received;

 

b) AND THAT the recommendations in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Services – Legal Services and Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning Services Joint Closed Session Report 2014-25 dated December 15, 2014 be adopted.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

Councillor Kerwin

(7 in favour, 1 opposed)

 

Carried

 

38.

Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2014-23 dated December 11, 2014 regarding an Amendment to the 2015 Schedule of Meetings.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

a) THAT the 2015 Schedule of Meetings be reconsidered.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Bisanz

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report – Legislative Services – 2014-23 dated December 11, 2014 regarding “Amendment to the 2015 Schedule of Meetings” be received;

 

b) AND THAT the March, 2015 Schedule of Meetings (attached as Appendix A) be adopted.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

By-laws

 

39.

By-laws 2014-58, 2014-59, 2014-60, 2014-61 and 2014-62.

 

 

2014-58

A By-law to adopt fees and charges for services or activities provided by the Town of Newmarket.  (Fees and Charges – All Departments; Corporate Services – Finance, Procurement Services and Information Systems; Legal Services; Public Works Services; Engineering Services; Legislative Services – General Fees)

 

 

2014-59

A By-law to adopt fees and charges for services or activities provided by the Town of Newmarket.  (Fire Services)

 

 

2014-60

A By-law to establish a combined utility rate structure for the Town of Newmarket for 2015. (Combined Utilities - Water and Wastewater)

 

 

2014-61

A By-law to adopt fees and charges for services or activities provided by the Town of Newmarket. (Planning Department Application Fees)

 

 

2014-62

A By-law to adopt fees and charges for services or activities provided by the Town of Newmarket. (Legislative Services (Licensing) Fees & Charges)

 

 

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

 

 

THAT By-laws 2014-58, 2014-59, 2014-60, 2014-61 and 2014-62 be enacted.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

Notices of Motions

 

None.

 

Announcements & Community Events

 

a)

Councillor Bisanz advised that registration is now open for language programs for children aged 4-6 years. “Funtastic French” and “Spectacular Spanish” run weekly on Saturdays beginning January 17, 2015 for 8 weeks at the Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle Street West. These programs give children in their formative years an opportunity to learn a second language in a fun and creative environment. For more information and to register please visit www.newmarket.ca

 

b)

Councillor Bisanz invited Ward 7 residents to attend a New Year gathering on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle Street West. 

 

c)

Councillor Broome-Plumley thanked and congratulated Help Portrait on their third anniversary. 

 

d)

Councillor Broome-Plumley congratulated the Sir William Mulock Secondary School Raven Robotics team on their first place finish in the provincial qualifier.  The team will be heading to St. Catharines in February.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e)

Councillor Broome-Plumley advised that registration is now open for computer programs at the Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Drive.  “Beginner Keyboarding”, for students aged 6-12 years, teaches correct typing techniques with a personalized approach. “Girls Can Too” gives girls aged 8-12 years an opportunity to explore computer programming, technology and simple engineering principles. These weekly programs run Tuesdays beginning January 13, 2015 for 8 weeks. For more information and to register please visit www.newmarket.ca

 

f)

Councillor Sponga advised that the Newmarket Ice Lounge is now open at the Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive.  The Ice Lounge features modern furniture and an outdoor television used to broadcast movies and live sports.  Take your photo at the frames on display, upload it to Twitter or Instagram using #NewmarketIceLounge to see it on the photo board at the Ice Lounge. Visit www.newmarket.ca or call 905-895-5193 for more information.

 

g)

Councilor Sponga congratulated the students of Stuart Scott Public School for their achievement at the Lego League Robotics competition.

 

h)

Councillor Sponga thanked Keith Profit, Heather Clark and Gillian Clark for the Christmas concert held at St. John Baptist.  The proceeds from the event were donated to the Food Pantry.

 

 

i)

Councillor Hempen advised that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in co-operation with the Town of Newmarket, are hosting the 27th annual Christmas Pageant, “A Journey to Bethlehem” at Fairy Lake Park. There are two shows nightly from December 21 through to December 23 at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The final performance is December 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. This event features a live cast and animals. Please dress warmly and allow for a 20 minute walk. Admission is free. For further information please visit www.newmarket.ca or call 905-895-5193.

 

j)

Regional Councillor Taylor advised that the Town is seeking volunteers to serve on one of the following statutory Committees:  Accessibility Advisory Committee, Appeal Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee, Newmarket Public Library Board and Property Standards Committee.  To learn more and apply, please visit www.newmarket.ca or contact the Legislative Services at 905-953-5300 ext. 2220. Interested Newmarket residents are encouraged to attend a Board/Committee Open House on January 14, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The deadline for receiving applications is January 23, 2015.

 

k)

Regional Councillor Taylor wished residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

 

l)

Councillor Kerwin advised that a public meeting for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Plan of Subdivison for the area around Bogart Circle and Bogart Mill Trail will be held on January 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. 

 

m)

Councillor Kerwin encouraged residents to bring the family out for an outdoor skate at the Tim Hortons Ice and Water Feature at the Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive. Skaters are welcome to lace up and enjoy free outdoor skating Monday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Call 905-895-5193 for more information.

 

n)

Councillor Kerwin asked that the Commissioner of Community Services provide an update on shinny hockey in the Town.  The Commissioner of Community Services advised that a pilot project has been approved for shinny hockey at the Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, nightly from 10:00 p.m. to midnight.  Further shinny opportunities are being investigated.

 

o)

Councillor Kerwin advised that he will be hosting a Ward 2 drop-in meeting on Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of the Newmarket Public Library. 

 

p)

Councillor Vegh encouraged residents to come and celebrate New Year’s Eve at the 11th annual Tim Horton’s First Night Newmarket presented by the Town of Newmarket, Tim Hortons, and Newmarket Hydro. The event takes place at the Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Drive on December 31, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Enjoy outdoor family entertainment, rides on the Tim Hortons Express, horse drawn wagon rides, free skating and swimming.  The evening culminates with fireworks and a Grand Finale Countdown at 9:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 905-895-5193 or visit www.newmarket.ca

 

q)

Councillor Vegh advised that he would be hosting a New Year reception for Ward 1 residents on January 6 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Drive.

 

r)

Mayor Van Bynen advised that the Town of Newmarket Municipal Office is open until noon on Wednesday December 24. The office will close for the holidays and resume regular business hours on Friday January 2, 2015.  The Customer Service Centre at 395 Mulock Drive will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on December 29, 30 and 31.

 

s)

Mayor Van Bynen invited residents to join Members of Council on Sunday, January 4, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the New Year at the Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Drive.  Enjoy refreshments and entertainment. Admission is free and all are welcome.

 

t)

Mayor Van Bynen congratulated the efforts of staff on the Salvation Army gift drive.

 

New Business

 

40.

New Business.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

THAT Councillor Kerwin be appointed to the Newmarket Seniors' Meeting Place Board.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

Closed Session

 

Mayor Van Bynen advised that there was no requirement for a Closed Session.

 

Confirmatory By-law

 

41.

2014-63

A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council - December 15, 2014.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

THAT By-law 2014-63 be enacted.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

Adjournment

 

42.

Adjournment

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Broome-Plumley

 

 

THAT the meeting adjourn.

 

In Favour:

Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz

Opposed:

(None)

(8 in favour, 0 opposed)

 

Carried

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

 

 

 

Tony Van Bynen, Mayor

 

Andrew Brouwer, Town Clerk

 

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