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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Wednesday, September 3,2003
TIME: 7:05 p.m.
SEVENTY FIFTH MEETING - 2000-2003 COUNCIL
Present:
Mayor J. Neil Craig
Deputy Mayor Walter Dickie
Councillor Don Bell
Councillor Paul Marshall
Councillor Harry Hughes
Councillor Ruth Fountain
Regrets:
Councillor Ralph Hough
Staff Present:
Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk; Chris Carter, Recreation Co-
ordinator, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering/
Environmental Services; Jerry Ball, Public Works
Superintendent; Andy Karaiskakis, Junior Planner; Janette
Teeter, Clerk's Assistant
Also Present:
Walter Connell, Dar Whyte, Pearl & Len Cumming, Sandi
Birkland, Joyce Jacobs, Diane Thurlow, Harriett Bomza
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1. & 2. Mayor J. Neil Craig assumed the chair and called the meeting to order,
followed by a moment of contemplation.
3. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS:
Motion No. 1
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the following items be added to the agenda for consideration:
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10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
g) The Corporation of the County of Simcoe, correspondence dated August 27,2003 to
Sang Mok Nam re: 4 Way Stop County Road 20 @ 2nd Concession, Oro-Medonte.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
k) Deputy Mayor Dickie, correspondence package re: UCCI Consolidated Companies Inc.,
Hydrogeologic Peer Review.
I) Association of Municipalities of Ontario correspondence re: 2003 Counties and Regions,
Single Tier Municipalities and District Social Services Administration Boards (DSSABs),
Annual Fall Conference, October 5th to 8th, Point Edward.
Carried.
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4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
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Motion No.2
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Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, September 3,
2003 be received and adopted.
Carried.
5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT":
Mayor Craig declared a conflict of interest regarding Item 6b), Minutes of Special
Council Meeting of August 21, 2003 due to his property having two dwellings on it.
Mayor Craig left the room and did not participate in any discussion or vote on this
item.
6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
a) Minutes of Special Council Meeting of August 13, 2003.
Motion No.3
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
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Be it resolved that the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on August 13, 2003
be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
b) Minutes of Special Council Meeting of August 21,2003.
Mayor Craig declared a conflict of interest regarding Item 6b), Minutes of Special
Council Meeting of August 21,2003 due to his property having two dwellings on it.
Mayor Craig left the room and did not participate in any discussion or vote on this item.
Deputy Mayor Dickie assumed the Chair and the vote was taken.
Motion No.4
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the minutes of Special Council Meeting held on August 21,2003 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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Mayor Craig assumed the Chair.
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7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
a) A. Len Cumming, Senior of the Year Award, Minister of Citizenship and
Minister Responsible for Seniors.
Mr. Cumming was congratulated by Council and was presented with a
certificate on behalf of the Ministry of Citizenship and the Township.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
a) Sandi Birkland, re: Use of Oro-Medonte Railtrail for Equestrians.
Ms. Birkland distributed correspondence and pictures to Council members.
Motion No. 5
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Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the correspondence and information from Sandi Birkland, re:
Use of Oro-Medonte Railtrail for Equestrians be received and referred to staff for
a report.
Carried.
b) Harriett Bomza, re: Road Work on Greenwood Forest Road.
Motion No.6
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the correspondence and information from Harriett Bomza, re:
Road Work on Greenwood Forest Road be received and referred to staff for a
response.
Carried.
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10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Corine Gray, on behalf of the Guthrie Reunion 2003 Committee, .
correspondence dated July 30, 2003 re: letter of appreciation.
b) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of June 19, 2003
meeting.
c) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of June 27, 2003.
d) Earl Evans, CAO/Clerk, Township of Tiny, correspondence dated August 12,
2003 re: Taxpayer Protection Act.
e) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, NVCA Highlights, Summer 2003.
f) Hardwood Hills Cross Country Ski and Mountain Bike Centre,
correspondence dated August 14, 2003 re: MTB World Championships,
Switzerland, September 3-5,2003.
g) The Corporation of the County of Simcoe, correspondence dated August 27,
2003 to Sang Mok Nam re: 4 Way Stop County Road 20 @ 2nd Concession,
Oro-Medonte.
Motion No. 7
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the items under the "Consent Agenda Correspondence", as
listed below, be received:
a) Corine Gray, on behalf of the Guthrie Reunion 2003 Committee,
correspondence dated July 30, 2003 re: letter of appreciation.
b) Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Commission, minutes of June 19, 2003
meeting.
c) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, minutes of June 27,2003.
d) Earl Evans, CAO/Clerk, Township of Tiny, correspondence dated August 12,
2003 re: Taxpayer Protection Act.
e) Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, NVCA Highlights, Summer 2003.
f) Hardwood Hills Cross Country Ski and Mountain Bike Centre,
correspondence dated August 14, 2003 re: MTB World Championships,
Switzerland, September 3-5, 2003.
g) The Corporation of the County of Simcoe, correspondence dated August 27,
2003 to Sang Mok Nam re: 4 Way Stop County Road 20 @ 2nd Concession,
Oro-Medonte.
Carried.
11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
None.
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12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
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a) Report No. BD 2003-14, Ron Kolbe, Director of Building/Planning, re: Rouse
Request to Temporarily Have Two Residence on Property, Lt 8 Plan 882; Lt 9
Plan 882, described as Part 3, Plan 51 R 31842, Oro-Medonte.
Motion No.8
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that Report No. BD 2003-14, Ron Kolbe, Director of
Building/Planning, re: Rouse Request to Temporarily Have Two Residence on
Property, Lt 8 Plan 882; Lt 9 Plan 882, described as Part 3, Plan 51R 31842,
Oro-Medonte, be received and adopted, that Council approve the request of
Jonathan and Lyanne Rouse to reside in their existing residence for six months
while a new residence is being constructed and further that a $20,000 security
be deposited with the Corporation.
Carried.
b) Report to Planning Advisory Committee, Gary Smith, Planner re: - P147/03,
Applicant: Marilynn Forbes, Part of Lot 28, Concession 3 (Oro).
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Motion No.9
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that the Report to Planning Advisory Committee from Gary Smith,
Planner re: - P147/03, Applicant: Marilynn Forbes, Part of Lot 28, Concession 3
(Oro) be received for information.
Carried.
c) Report No. PD 2003-15, Andy Karaiskakis, Junior Planner re: Committee of
Adjustment Decisions from August 14, 2003.
Motion No. 10
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that Report No. PD 2003-15, Andy Karaiskakis, Junior Planner re:
Committee of Adjustment Decisions from August 14, 2003 be received.
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Carried.
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d) Report No. EES 2003-43, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services, re: Mr. Cal Worrell and Ms. Elizabeth Smith - 180
Moonstone Road East - Request to Connect to Municipal Water System [See 16c),
By-Law 2003-095 for Agreement]. .
Motion No. 11
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that Report No. EES 2003-43, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering
and Environmental Services, re: Mr. Cal Worrell and Ms. Elizabeth Smith - 180
Moonstone Road East - Request to Connect to Municipal Water System be received
and adopted, that the Township of Oro-Medonte enters into a Water Service Connection
Agreement with Mr. Cal Worrell and Ms. Elizabeth Smith, upon receipt of the $1,000.00
for water upgrades, and further that the Clerk prepares a By-law for Council's
consideration.
Carried.
e) Report No. EES 2003-45, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services, re: Catherine and Steven Bryson - Request for Release of
Site Plan Securities - Lots 93-97, Plan 589.
Motion No. 12
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
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Be it resolved that Report No. EES 2003-45, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering
and Environmental Services, re: Catherine and Steven Bryson - Request for Release of
Site Plan Securities - Lots 93-97, Plan 589 be received and adopted, and further that
the Treasurer be authorized to release securities to Mr. and Ms. Bryson in the amount of
$6,000.00.
Carried.
f) Report No. EES 2003-46, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services, re: 1500494 Ontario Inc. (Hans Meyer) - Request for
Reduction in Securities.
Motion No. 13
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
Be it resolved that Report No. EES 2003-46, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering
and Environmental Services, re: 1500494 Ontario Inc. (Hans Meyer) - Request for
Reduction in Securities be received and adopted and further that the Treasurer be
authorized to reduce the securities for 1500494 Ontario Inc. by $77,575.00.
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Carried.
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g) Report No. EES 2003-44, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering and
Environmental Services, re: Mr. Victor Urich - 5535 Line 8 North - Request to
Connect to Municipal Water System - Pt. Lot 16, Concession 9 [See 16d), By-law
No. 2003-096 for Agreement].
Motion No. 14
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that Report No. EES 2003-44, Keith Mathieson, Director of Engineering
and Environmental Services, re: Mr. Victor Urich - 5535 Line 8 North - Request to
Connect to Municipal Water System - pt. Lot 16, Concession 9 be received and
adopted, that the Township of Oro-Medonte enters into a Water Service Connection
Agreement with Mr. Victor Urich and further that the Clerk prepares a By-law for
Council's consideration.
Carried.
13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting, August 13, 2003.
Motion No. 15
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
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Be it resolved that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on August
13, 2003 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
b) Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, August 18, 2003.
Motion No. 16
Moved by Dickie, Seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held on
August 18, 2003 be received.
Carried.
Motion No. 17
Moved by Bell, Seconded by Dickie
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Be it resolved that the Zoning By-law amendment for Marilynn Forbes Application P
147103, Part of Lot 28, Concession 3 (Oro), 1832 Ridge Road West, zoned Residential
One (R1) be zoned Residential One Exception 156 (R1 *156) {notwithstanding any other
provision in this by-law, a bed and breakfast establishment is permitted on the lands
denoted by the symbol * 156 on the schedules to this by-law]
be approved and further that the applicant be notified of Council's decision.
Carried.
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14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) Bob Gregory, Director, Ukrainian Cottager's Association, correspondence
dated August 20,2003 re: Water Treatment.
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Motion No. 18
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 20,2003 from Bob
Gregory, Director, Ukrainian Cottager's Association, re: Water Treatment be
received and referred to staff for a report.
Carried.
b) Cheryl Shindruk, The Jones Consulting Group Ltd. correspondence dated
August 19, 2003 re: Official Plan Amendment for Proposed Adult Lifestyle
Community, UCCI Consolidated Companies Inc., Council Meeting, August
21, 2003.
Motion No. 19
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Marshall
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Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 19, 2003 from Cheryl
Shindruk, The Jones Consulting Group Ltd. re: Official Plan Amendment for
Proposed Adult Lifestyle Community, UCCI Consolidated Companies Inc.,
Council Meeting, August 21,2003 be received.
Carried.
c) Donald Fraser, Gartner Lee Limited, correspondence dated August 14, 2003
re: Proposed Amendment to the Township Official Plan and County of
Simcoe Official Plan - UCCI Development, Part of Lots 27 and 28,
Concession 5, Township of Oro-Medonte.
Motion No. 20
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 14, 2003 from Donald
Fraser, Gartner Lee Limited, re: Proposed Amendment to the Township Official
Plan and County of Simcoe Official Plan - UCCI Development, Part of Lots 27
and 28, Concession 5, Township of Oro-Medonte be received. .
Carried.
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d) Ian Rowe, Burgar, Rowe LLP, correspondence dated August 20, 2003 re:
Official Plan Amendment No. 16, Hillway Equipment Gravel Pit.
Motion No. 21
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 20,2003 from Ian Rowe,
Burgar, Rowe LLP, re: Official Plan Amendment No. 16, Hillway Equipment
Gravel Pit be received.
Carried.
e) Anne Guiot, Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario, correspondence
dated August 20, 2003 re: Official Plan Amendment No. 16.
Motion No. 22
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
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Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 20,2003 from Anne Guiot,
Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario, re: Official Plan Amendment No. 16
be received.
Carried.
f) Richard Haalboom, correspondence dated August 20,2003 re: Christian
Horizons and Proposed Amendments to Township of Oro-Medonte Official
Plan.
Motion No. 23
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 20,2003 from Richard
Haalboom, re: Christian Horizons and Proposed Amendments to Township of
Oro-Medonte Official Plan be received.
Carried.
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g) Nicola Mitchinson, Mitchinson Planning & Development Consultants (on
behalf of 1091402 Ontario Limited), correspondence dated August 21,2003
re: Proposed Oro Moraine Land Use Strategy - Draft Official Plan .
Amendment.
Motion No. 24
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 21,2003 from Nicola
Mitchinson, Mitchinson Planning & Development Consultants (on behalf of
1091402 Ontario Limited), re: Proposed Oro Moraine Land Use Strategy - Draft
Official Plan Amendment be received.
Carried.
h) Sang - Mok Nam, correspondence dated August 16, 2003 re: Village Milk
Store Signage.
Motion No. 25
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 16, 2003 from Sang - Mok
Nam, re: Village Milk Store Signage be received and referred to staff to be
addressed in the report concerning the draft Rail Trail advertising/signage policy.
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Carried.
i) Helen Johns, Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, correspondence
dated August 8, 2003 re: 2003/2004 Tile Loan Program.
Motion No. 26
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 8, 2003 from Helen Johns,
Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, re: 2003/2004 Tile Loan Program be
received.
Carried.
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j) Barbara MacKenzie-Wynia, correspondence dated August 12, 2003 re: NVCA
Member's Watershed Bus Tour on September 25,2003.
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Motion No. 27
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that the correspondence dated August 12, 2003 from Barbara
MacKenzie-Wynia, re: NVCA Member's Watershed Bus Tour on September 25,2003 be
received.
Carried.
k) Deputy Mayor Dickie, correspondence package re: UCCI Consolidated Companies
Inc., Hydrogeologic Peer Review.
Motion No. 28 (Amendment)
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Bell
Be it resolved that the motion with respect to UCCI Consolidated Companies Inc.,
Hydrogeologic Peer Review be amended to delete, "and that staff be authorized to
commission Azimuth Environmental Consulting Inc. to conduct a peer review of the
hydrogeologic study and report back to Councif'.
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Carried.
Motion No. 29
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that the correspondence package from Deputy Mayor Dickie, re: UCCI
Consolidated Companies Inc., Hydrogeologic Peer Review be received.
Carried As Amended.
I) Association of Municipalities of Ontario correspondence re: 2003 Counties and
Regions, Single Tier Municipalities and District Social Services Administration
Boards (DSSABs), Annual Fall Conference, October 5th to 8th, Point Edward.
Motion No. 30
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hughes
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Be it resolved that the correspondence from The Association of Municipalities of Ontario
re: 2003 Counties and Regions, Sing~ Tier Municipalities and District Social Services
Administration Boards (DSSABs), Annual Fall Conference, October 5th to 8th, Point
Edward be received and that Councillor Bell be authorized to attend.
Carried.
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15 IN-CAMERA:
Due to the absence of Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, Council agreed to defer items 11a) .
and b) to a later date.
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter.
Withdrawn.
b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel Matter
Withdrawn.
16. BY-LAWS:
a) By-law No. 2003-093
Being a By-law to Rezone Concession 3, Part of Lot 28,
Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Township of Oro),
County of Simcoe [Forbes].
Motion No. 31
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a By-Law to Rezone Concession 3, Part of Lot 28, Township of Oro-
Medonte (formerly Township of Oro), County of Simcoe [Forbes] be introduced and read
a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2003-093.
Carried.
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That By-law No. 2003-093 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
b) By-law No. 2003-094
Being a By-law to Provide for Advance Polls and to
Rescind By-law No. 2000-071.
Motion No. 32
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that a By-law to Provide for Advance Polls and to Rescind By-law No.
2000-71 be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No.
2003-094.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2003-094 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed by the
Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. .
Carried.
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c) By-law No. 2003-095 Being a By-law to Enter into a Water Service
Connection Agreement between The Corporation of
the Township of Oro-Medonte and Cal Worrell and
Elizabeth Smith.
Motion No. 33
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that a By-law to Enter into a Water Service Connection Agreement
between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Cal Worrell and
Elizabeth Smith be introduced and read a first and second time and numbered
By-law No. 2003-095.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2003-095 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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d) By-law No. 2003-096 Being a By-law to Enter into a Water Service
Connection Agreement between The Corporation of
the Township of Oro-Medonte and Victor Urich.
Motion No. 34
Moved by Marshall, Seconded by Fountain
Be it resolved that a By-law to Enter into a Water Service Connection Agreement
between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Victor Urich be
introduced and read a first and second time and numbered By-law No. 2003-
096.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2003-096 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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17. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2003-092:
Motion No. 35
Moved by Hughes, Seconded by Marshall
Be it resolved that a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, September 3,2003 be introduced and read a first and
second time and numbered By-law No. 2003-092.
Carried.
That By-law No. 2003-092 be read a third time and finally passed, be engrossed
by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
18. QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion No. 36
Moved by Fountain, Seconded by Hughes
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
Carried.
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