Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Special Council Meeting - Electronic

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 Simon
  • Councillor Woodhouse
  • Councillor Twinney
  • Councillor Morrison
  • Councillor Kwapis
  • Councillor Broome
  • Councillor Bisanz
Staff Present:
  • J. Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer
  • E. Armchuk, Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
  • I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services
  • L. Lyons, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
  • K. Reynar, Director of Legal and Procurement Services
  • J. Unger, Director of Planning & Building Services
  • A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator
  • J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 1:01 PM.
Mayor Taylor in the Chair.


1.

Mayor Taylor advised that the Municipal Offices were closed to the public and that this meeting was streamed live at Newmarket.ca/meetings. Residents who would like to provide comment on an item on this agenda were encouraged to provide their feedback in writing through email to Legislative Services at clerks@newmarket.ca or by joining the meeting electronically through video or telephone. He advised residents that their comments would form part of the public record.

The Clerk advised of the following addition to the agenda:

  • Item 4.3: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Appointment By-law to appoint Ian McDougall as the new CAO for the Town of Newmarket.
  • Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Councillor Broome
    1. That the addition to the agenda be approved.


    Carried

4.

  • An alternate motion was presented and is noted below in bold.

    Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Twinney
    1. That the report entitled Heritage Permit Application – 214 to 218 Main Street South dated July 19, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That Staff be authorized and directed to grant the applicant the permit with the condition that the balcony not be accessible for resident use.


    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the Information Report entitled 55 Eagle Street, dated July 13, 2020 be received.


    Carried

Mayor Taylor thanked Jag Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer for his commitment to the Town of Newmarket. He introduced Ian McDougall as the new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Newmarket and thanked him for his years of service with the Town and leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Bisanz
    1. That By-law 2021-36 be enacted.


    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That Council waive the notice provision to permit a Closed Session regarding Item 4.1: Heritage Permit Application - 214 to 218 Main Street South; and,
    2. That Council resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters:
      1. Heritage Permit Application - 214 to 218 Main Street South - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, as per Section 239 (2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
      2. 55 Eagle Street - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, as per Section 239 (2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
      3. ENVI Networks Update - A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization, as per Section 239 (2)(i) of the Municipal Act, 2001.


    Carried

    Council resolved into Closed Session at 1:24 PM.
    Council (Closed Session) Minutes are recorded under separate cover.
    Council resumed into Open Session at 2:53 PM


5.1
Heritage Permit Application - 214 to 218 Main Street South
 

  • Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 4.1. Please see sub-item 4.1 for motion.



5.2
55 Eagle Street
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Woodhouse
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the confidential legal advice provided by staff be received.


    Carried

5.3
ENVI Networks Update
 

  • Moved by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the confidential direction to staff be approved.


    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Bisanz
    1. That By-law 2021-37 be enacted. 


    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Bisanz
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 3:00 PM.


    Carried