Open Forum

None.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

Moved by:  Councillor Thompson

Seconded by:  Councillor Twinney

a) THAT the addendum items being Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services Report – Financial Services 2015-50 dated October 22, 2015 and the verbal update from Town of Aurora staff regarding potential acquisition of land per Section 239 (2) (c ) of the Municipal Act, 2001 be included.

Carried

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None.

Approval of Minutes

1.

Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes of October 13, 2015.

Moved by: Councillor Thompson

Seconded by:  Councillor Twinney  

a)    THAT the Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes of October 13, 2015 be approved.

Carried

2.

Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of October 13, 2015.

Moved by:  Councillor Thompson

Seconded by:  Councillor Twinney

a)    THAT the Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of October 13, 2015 be approved.

Carried

Items

3.

Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2015-50 dated October 22, 2015 regarding the 2015 CYFS Budget Report - Third Quarter.  

The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Newmarket distributed a Memorandum dated October 26, 2015 with respect to the Central York Fire Services Draft 2016 Operating and Capital Budgets regarding salaries and benefits.  The Fire Chief provided details related to the current surplus factor. 

Moved by: Councillor Mrakas

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

a)    THAT Joint CYFS/Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2015-50 dated October 22, 2015 regarding the 2015 CYFS Budget Report - Third Quarter be received for information purposes.

Carried

Moved by:  Councillor Mrakas

Seconded by:  Councillor Sponga

a) THAT the Memorandum dated October 26, 2015 from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Newmarket with respect to the Central York Fire Services Draft 2016 Operating and Capital Budgets regarding salaries and benefits be received.

Carried

4.

2016 Schedule of Meetings.

Discussion ensued regarding the proposed 2016 CYFS-JCC Schedule of Meetings.  A suggestion was made to change the January and May meetings to the 12^th and 10^th, respectively.   

Moved by: Councillor Sponga

Seconded by:  Councillor Mrakas

THAT the January CYFS-JCC meeting be scheduled on January 12, 2016.

Carried

Moved by:  Councillor Thompson

Seconded by:  Councillor Sponga

THAT the May CYFS-JCC meeting be scheduled on May 10, 2016.

Carried

Moved by:  Councillor Sponga

Seconded by Councillor Mrakas

a)    THAT the Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee 2016 Schedule of Meetings, as amended, be approved.

Carried

Closed Session

Moved by:  Councillor Twinney

Seconded by:  Councillor Mrakas

a) THAT the CYFS – Joint Council Committee resolve into a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing a proposed acquisition of land by the municipality as per the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2) (c). 

Carried

The Committee resolved into Closed Session at 9:41 a.m.

The CYFS – Joint Council Committee (Closed Session) Minutes are recorded under separate cover.

The Committee resumed into Public Session at 9:50 a.m.

The Chair advised that the verbal update by staff related to the proposed acquisition of land by the municipality as per Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 was received.

New Business

a) Councillor Thompson advised of access concerns related to the proposed new development of the property known as Highland Gate in Aurora.  The Fire Chief assured those present that the Chief Fire Prevention Officer reviews plans and access requirements of any proposed developments. 

b) Councillor Sponga queried those present regarding the recent natural gas leak that occurred on Srigley Street in Newmarket.  He asked if there are any securities or deposits that could be drawn upon when responding to incidents caused by utility contractors.  The Fire Chief advised that he is not aware of any such securities specifically related to Fire Services; perhaps other staff members might have more insight.  The Commissioner of Corporate Services advised she would investigate such and advise the Committee.

Adjournment

Moved by:  Councillor Thompson

Seconded by:  Councillor Sponga

THAT the meeting adjourn.

Carried

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.