OPEN FORUM 6:45 P The Council Workshop was held on Monday, September 21, 2015 in Council Chambers, 395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket. Members Present: Mayor Van Bynen Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor Councillor Kerwin Councillor Twinney Councillor Hempen Councillor Sponga (9:04 to 11:20 a.m.) Councillor Broome-Plumley (9:13 to 11:39 a.m.) Councillor Bisanz Absent: Councillor Vegh Staff Present: R.N. Shelton, Chief Administrative Officer M. Mayes, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services G. Marsh, Supervisor, Property Taxes L. Lyons, Deputy Clerk N. Herckimer, Administrative Assistant, Finance D. Wohlstein, Property Tax and Assessment Coordinator L. Moor, Council/Committee Coordinator The Council workshop convened at 9:17 a.m. Mayor Van Bynen in the Chair. Mayor Van Bynen 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. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest None. Items 1. The Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services introduced Ms. Grace Marsh, Supervisor, Property Taxes who provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Proactive Assessment Management. She introduced Ms. Dora Wohlstein, Property Tax and Assessment Coordinator. Members of Council queried the Assessment Coordinator regarding various aspects of the presentation relating to accurate property assessments and appeals management. Moved by: Regional Councillor Taylor Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin THAT the Proactive Assessment Management (PAM) PowerPoint Presentation and Corporate Services Information Report - Financial Services 2015-18 dated August 20, 2015 regarding Proactive Assessment Management be received. Carried The Workshop recessed at 10:25 a.m. The Workshop reconvened at 10:35 a.m. 2. Mr. Daniel Kostopoulos, Commissioner of Transportation Services introduced Ms. Ann Marie Carroll, General Manager, York Region Transit (YRT/Viva) and Mr. Adrian Kawun, Manager, Service Planning who provided a PowerPoint presentation detailing an overview of the York Region Transit/Viva system. Moved by: Councillor Bisanz Seconded by: Councillor Broome-Plumley THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Ann Marie Carroll - General Manager, York Region Transit (YRT/Viva) and Mr. Adrian Kawun, Manager, Service Planning regarding YRT/Viva System Overview be received. Carried Adjournment Moved by: Councillor Bisanz Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin THAT the meeting adjourn. Carried There being no further business, the Council workshop adjourned at 11:39 a.m. Tony Van Bynen, Mayor Lisa Lyons, Deputy Clerk No Item Selected This item has no attachments