Declarations of Interests

Items (Deferred from Committee of the Whole of January 13, 2014)

1.

Presentation by the Director of Legislative Services - Voting Method Options & Summary of Public Input.

Corporate Services - Joint Legislative Services & Information Technology Services Report 2013-43 dated November 29, 2013 regarding "Voting Method Options, 2014 Municipal Election".

Memorandum dated January 10, 2014 regarding Voting Method Options.

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Legislative Services recommend:

a) THAT Corporate Services - Joint Legislative Services & Information Technology Services Report 2013-43 dated November 29, 2013 regarding "Voting Method Options, 2014 Municipal Election" be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT Council endorse Option 2, "Use of Internet Voting" as outlined in this report for use in the 2014 municipal election;

ii) AND THAT a by-law be brought forward for consideration by Council to authorize the use of alternative voting equipment and an alternative voting method in the 2014 municipal election in accordance with Section 42.1 (a) and (b) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996;

iii) AND THAT the public be invited to comment on Joint Legislative Services & Information Technology Services Report 2013-43 in advance of the January 13, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent Council meeting where the report and authorizing by-law is considered.

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2.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-49 dated January 13, 2014 regarding the Checking Consultant Professional Consulting Services Contract Extension.

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend: 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-49 dated January 13, 2014 regarding the Checking Consultant Professional Consulting Services Contract Extension be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT Council approve the execution of the Professional Consulting Services Agreement with R.J. Burnside and Associates Limited for a period up to five (5) years (two years, with three one-year options) to provide checking consulting services at preferred client discounted rates adjusted annually in accordance with industry standards;

ii) AND THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Professional services contract;

iii) AND THAT Mr. Dave Scomazzon, P.Eng. of R.J. Burnside and Associates Limited be notified of this action.

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Closed Session

3.

The Closed Session Agenda and Reports circulated under separate cover. (Goldenrod) (Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board).

Joint CAO and Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services Report (Closed Session) 2014-03 regarding a proposed acquisition of land.

Adjournment