Central York Fire Services

Minutes

Joint Council Committee

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Members Present:
  • Councillor Gallo, Town of Aurora
  • Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Town of Newmarket
  • Councillor Broome, Town of Newmarket
  • Councillor Gilliland, Town of Aurora
  • Councillor Bisanz, Town of Newmarket
  • Councillor Thompson, Town of Aurora
Staff Present:
  • J. Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Newmarket
  • D. Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Aurora
  • I. Laing, Fire Chief, Central York Fire Services
  • R. Wainwright van Kessel, Director of Finance – Treasurer, Town of Aurora
  • A. Downey, Director of Operations, Town of Aurora
  • J. Inglis, Deputy Chief, Central York Fire Services
  • R. Volpe, Deputy Chief, Central York Fire Services
  • M. Mayes, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Town of Newmarket
  • D. Schellenberg, Manager of Finance & Accounting, Town of Newmarket
  • K. Saini, Deputy Town Clerk, Town of Newmarket

The meeting was called to order at 9:34 AM.
Councillor Bisanz in the Chair.


None.

None.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Gilliland
    1. That the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2020 be approved.


    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Gallo
    Seconded by:Councillor Thompson
    1. That the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2020 be approved.


    Carried

6.

M. Mayes provided an overview of the third quarter report for 2020. Discussion regarding surplus funds, staffing, the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the wellness program ensued.

  • Moved by:Councillor Thompson
    Seconded by:Councillor Gallo
    1. That the report entitled CYFS Budget Report – Third Quarter dated November 3, 2020 be received for information purposes.


    Carried

A. Downey provided an overview of the report and advised that the next report on the construction of station 4-5 will be in a few months.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Thompson
    1. That Report No. OPS19-017 be received for information.


    Carried

The Fire Chief provided an overview of the report and associated by-law related to mutual aid.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Thompson
    1. That Fire Services Report JCC-2020-09 be received for information; and,
    2. That Council enact a By-Law to authorize the participation of Central York Fire Services in the Province of Ontario Mutual Aid Plan.


    Carried

Joint Council Committee discussed a meeting schedule for 2021 as follows: January 5, 2021; March 2, 2021; May 4, 2021; July 6, 2021; September 7, 2021, and November 2, 2021.

  • Moved by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded by:Councillor Gallo
    1. That the 2021 Meeting Schedule be approved.


    Carried
  1. Appointment of New Deputy Fire Chief

Deputy R. Volpe advised that a by-law to formally appoint Jeremy Inglis as the new Deputy Fire Chief will be presented to Newmarket Council in the coming weeks.

Councillor Bisanz advised that there was no requirement for a closed session.

  • Moved by:Councillor Gilliland
    Seconded by:Councillor Broome
    1. That the Joint Council Committee meeting adjourn at 10:24 AM.


    Carried