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12 03 1985 Council Inaugural . . . Pg. 254 TOWN HALL - DECEMBER 3, 1985 First Meeting - Inaugural 1986-88 Council Oro Council Elect for the next three-year term - 1986-1988, which under the election Act, R.S.O. Chapter 308, as amended, shall be from December 1985 to December 1988. Council Elect comprising of: Robert E. Drury Thelma Halfacre David R. Burton David D. Caldwell Robert I. Swerdon Reeve Deputy Reeve Councillor Councillor Councillor met according to the Statutes and Township By-law No. 1173. After each member of the 1986-88 Council having taken the required Declaration of Elected Office and Oath of Allegiance, Oro Council were duly organized as the Council for the three-year term of 1986-88, as duly declared by the Clerk. Trustees Elect - Hawkestone Police Village Steven Cook, Kenneth Crawford and John O'Kurily. The Trustees Elect for the Hawkestone Police Village were present at the Inaugural Meeting of Council and subscribed to the required Declaration of Elected Office and Oath of Allegiance and declared as the Trustees for the Police Village of Hawkestone for the 1986-88 term, by the Clerk. Following the Declaration of office by Council and H.P.V. Trustee given by Rev. Dorothy Bulmer. the Prayer of Invocation was Present for the Inaugural were: Reeve Dorothy Bulmer Allan K. McLean, M.P.P. Simcoe East His Worship - John Moreau Warden, Simcoe County Grant Andrade - Reeve, Township of Innisfil Ken O'Brien representing - Reeve, Township of Vespra Amos - Reeve, Township of Medonte 1983-85 Council Allan Johnson Lloyd Fletcher - Representative - S.C.B.E. 1983-85 Gail O'Brien - Representative - S.C.B.E. - 1986-88 William Bateman Howard Campbell Oro Township Committee of Adjustment Robert Small - Administrator/Treasurer Fred Haughton - Road Supt. Ronald Young - Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn - Deputy Fire Chief Jim Shellswell - Chief Building Official William Ormerod - By-law Enforcement Officer Joan Fletcher Administrative Staff Darlene Goodchild - Administrative Staff Approximately 40 Ratepayers were present for the Inaugural including spouses of the 1986-88 Council. . . . Pg. 255 INAUGURAL MEETING - DECEMBER 3, 1985 After the Inaugural Ceremony of the 1986-88 Council and having being declared constituted as such Reeve Robert E. Drury assumed the chair and extended a welcome to all present and congratulated all members of Council and Trustees on their election. Then expressed appreciation of all Candidates during the election campaign, in particular mentioned former Reeve Davie, Thelma Halfacre, Allan Johnson and the opportunity of the past three years of working with the former Council which in- cluded Joanna McEwen who had fhosen not to run for re-election. He then stated that he had found the past three years challenging and rewarding having learned a great deal and that the next three years would be a challenge which he looked forward to and with the co-operation of the new members of Council the challenge would be accomplished, with hard work and sincere decisions by all members of Council the needs of the Township would be carried out. After some further remarks Reeve Drury called upon all members of Council for same: ' Deputy Reeve, Thelma Halfacre Welcomed all present and extended appreciation to all other members of Council who offered their serVIces, indicating that she would continue to do her best to work with Council and for the Township. llor David R. Burton Welcomed everyone present and expressed that this being his first time on Council he would endeavour to work with all members to carry out the requirements of Council and looked forward to the challenge. illor David Caldwell Extended a welcome to all and expressed that he looked forward to the challenge of the next three years and looked forward to working with Council. Robert I. Swerdon Welcomed all present and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as Councillor for the Township of Oro and looked forward to the challenge of the next three years. The Reeve next called upon the Trustees of Hawkestone Police Village for some remarks. Trustees all responded in the following order: The John O'Kurily Steven Cook Kenneth Crawford Warden Simcoe County - His Worship John Moreau Brought greetings from the County of Simcoe and expressed that it was a pleasure to accept the invitation to attend the Inaugural Meeting. Also welcomed the Reeve and Deputy Reeve to County Council. M.P.P. Simcoe East - Congratulated all members of Council and Trustees on their election and extended congratulations to all Candidates who had offered their services. Stated that it was an honour to serve the Public first as a Reeve and Councillor with the Township of Oro and now as member of Parliament. - Acknowledged Staff of Municipalities for their support to Council and mentioned availability of Federal and Provincial grants and suggested funds that are available. Municipalities always apply restraint and often able to show surplus the Ratepayers municipalities look into . . . Pg. 256 INAUGURAL MEETING - DECEMBER 3, 1985 Reeve Innisfil Townshi Grant Andrade - Appreciated invitation to Inaugural and expressed that he considered it an honour to represent the Township of Innisfil and serve as Reeve. - Congratulated Council on their election and all candidates who had offered their service - maintain democratic system Council that served Oro over the past three years, carried out a good job and Innisfil had enjoyed a good relationship. To Reeve Drury pleased to see that he has an interest in Lake Simcoe and South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority. Reeve Medonte Townshi am Amos appreciate the invitation to attend and extended greetings from Medonte Township - offered congratulations to Council for the next three years - consider Oro a good neighbour to work with and that working together creates a strong roots government grass Ken O!Brien - Deputy-Reeve - Vespra Township - Expressed appreciation for the invitation Greetings from the Township of Vespra and on behalf of Reeve Adams - Dro & Vespra have always had a good relationship both with Council suggest that the continuance of such relationship is necessary and and Administrative Staff and important to all concerned. Allan Johnson - Member 1983-85 Council - Congratulated Council and wished them well for the next three years - Would be pleased ~o assist Council and the township in any way possible. Reeve next called on School Board Representatives: Ll Fletcher - Trustee representing Oro for 15 years on the Simcoe County Board of Education - expressed appreciation for the invitation and congratulated Council on their election. Also congratulated Gail O'Brien on her election to represent Oro on the Simcoe County Board of Education. Gail O'Brien - expressed appreciation for the invitation and extended seasons greetings. Reeve Drury advised that two members of the Township of Oro Committee of Adjustment and called upon one or both for remarks. Howard A. II - expressed his appreciation for the invitation and congratulated Council on the election. also congratulated Clerk for his 20 years of service advised that Bill Bateman had been Chairman of C of A for 1985 and that he had only served after Bill Bateman had chosen to resign and run for Council wished Council all the best for the next three years. . . . Pg. 257 INAUGURAL MEETING - DECEMBER 3, 1985 Reeve next ized Administrative Staff: Robert W. Small - Administrator/Treasurer Fred Haughton Road Supt. Ronald Young Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn - Deputy Fire Chief Jim Shellswell- Chief Building Official Dwight Taylor Arena Manager & Park Supt. William Ormerod - By-law Enforcement Officer Joan Fletcher - Administrative Staff Darlene Goodchild Administrative Staff Reeve Drury then advised that Oro Council would be having an orientation meeting on Thursday, December 5, 1985 at 4:00 p.m. He then invited all present to remain for a light luncheon which would follow the meeting. There being no further business it was moved by David Caldwell and seconded by Thelma Halfacre that the meeting adjourn.