11 30 2023 Special Council Agenda The Township of Oro-Medonte
Special Council Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers (in-person only)
Due to technical limitations required for the
Workshop, this will be an in-person meeting
only (no livestream/YouTube).
Township of
The Council Meeting is open to the public
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Thursday, November 30, 2023
2:45 p.m. - Open Session
Closed Session Immediately following Open
Session
The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working
environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the
organization and for those individuals visiting our organization.
The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe,
welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff.
Residents and business owners are encouraged to continue to utilize on
line and telephone services for Township related business; and staff continue to be
available to provide assistance by telephone, email and in person.
Input on agenda items are welcome and encouraged.
The Township of Oro-Medonte has amended its Procedural By-law to allow for
electronic participation at Council meetings. In-person attendance at public meetings
is also available. Protocols have been established to advise how to electronically
participate in the public portions of these meetings. Please visit the following links for
additional information:
• Request for Participation Form
• Protocols for Public Participation Council and DS Committee
All electronic Council meetings will be streamed live, where possible, on the Township
YouTube Channel. Council Agendas will continue to be published on the Civic Web
Meeting Agendas in advance of the meeting date in accordance with the Township's
Procedural By-law.
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1. Call to Order - Reading of Land Acknowledgement:
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The Township of Oro-Medonte acknowledges that we are situated on the
traditional land of the Anishnaabek (A- nish- in- aa- beh) people, and
ancestral territory of the Huron-Wendat. The Anishnaabek include the Odawa
[Oh-DAH-wah], Ojibwe [O-jib-we] and Pottawatomi [boh-tah-WAH-toh-mee]
nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. It continues
today as the home for diverse Indigenous Peoples including the historic
Metis Community in Penetanguishene.
The Anishnaabek people continue to have an enduring relationship with this
land, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewa Tri-
Council and the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Huron-Wendat Nation
also continues to pay respect and protect their ancestors and heritage on this
land. We honour the Indigenous history and culture that has thrived for
millennia in this territory and the Treaties that bind us together as partners in
the spirit of a shared sustainable and prosperous future. We are all Treaty
People. Our commitment begins with acknowledging the Truth so that we
can move forward together towards Reconciliation.
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the
municipality (Cannabis).
d) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the
municipality (Short Term Rentals (STR)).
e) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the
municipality (Zone 1 Water).
5. Deputations/Presentations:
a) Erik Lockhart, Lockhart Facilitation, Smith School of Business, Queen's
University re: Township of Oro-Medonte Corporate Strategic Plan Workshop
2024-2027.
6. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to identify an agenda item
which the public member may request be brought forward and considered
earlier in the meeting.
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7. Open Forum:
The Open Forum provides an opportunity for the public to provide verbal
comments to Council, in Open Session, on matters scheduled on the current
agenda. Refer to Procedural By-Law No. 2023-043 for additional
information.
8. Confirmation By-Law:
4 a) 2023-099: Being a by-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council
Meeting held on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
2023-099
9. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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8.a) 2023-099: Being a by-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special ...
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2023-099
Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council Meeting
held on Thursday, November 30, 2023
Whereas Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C. 25, as amended
provides that the powers of the Municipal Council shall be exercised by By-Law,
unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
And Whereas The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it expedient that the proceedings at this Special Council Meeting be
confirmed and adopted by By-Law;
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the actions of the Council at its Special Council Meeting held on Thursday,
November 30, 2023, and in respect to each Motion, Resolution and other actions
passed and taken by the Council at its said Meeting is, except where prior
approval of the Ontario Land Tribunal is required, hereby adopted, ratified and
confirmed.
2. That the Mayor and the proper Officials of the Township are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to
obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be
necessary on behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
3. That the Mayor/Chair and Clerk/Designate are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and affix the corporate seal to all necessary documents.
4. And That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the final passing
thereof.
By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 30th day of
November, 2023.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, Randy Greenlaw
Clerk,Yvonne Aubichon
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