12 01 2017 SpCouncil Meeting
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Special Council Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
Friday, December 1, 2017
9:00 a.m. - Open Session
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1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. 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, and shall be conducted as follows:
Open Forum shall last no longer than 20 minutes;
Each speaker shall be required to identify the agenda item they are
speaking to and provide their name and address, which may become
part of the public record;
A speaker shall be limited to 2 minutes per agenda item;
No response shall be provided to any question posed during Open
Forum;
No discussion, debate or decisions will occur during Open Forum;
Each speaker is permitted to speak only once per agenda item;
A speaker may provide comment on one agenda item and then shall
step aside to enable another to provide comment on an agenda item;
No speaker shall speak to a second agenda item until other
individuals have had an opportunity to speak once;
Speakers providing comment on the same agenda item, shall be
requested to limit their comments so as to provide additional
information and not repeat the same information provided by a
previous speaker;
Comments made during Open Forum will not form part of the minutes
of the meeting;
The following matters will not be permitted during Open Forum:
o Comments/complaints against Members of Council or
Township staff;
o Matters beyond the jurisdiction of Council or the Township;
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o Closed Session agenda items, including current or pending
litigation, or Insurance claims and/or pending claims by or
against the Township;
o Comments with respect to Minutes of Council and Committees;
o Comments that are contrary to the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
o Comments with respect to any applications which have
proceeded through a Public Meeting in accordance with the
Planning Act, with the exception of comment related to a
recommendation contained within the Staff Report.
The Chair may conclude Open Forum prior to the 20 minute maximum
time limit, for non-compliance with the Open Forum parameters,
Conduct of Members of the Public, or any other reason.
5. Reports of Municipal Officers:
4 - 49a) Robin Dunn, CAO, Mark DesLauriers, CFO and Senior Management Team
re: 2018 Budget Presentations and Deliberations.
50 - 58 b) Report No. OCS2017-38, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community
Services re: Winter Maintenance Contracts Select Locations
6. Confirmation By-Law:
59 a) By-Law No. 2017-153: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Special Council meeting held on Friday, December 1, 2017.
7. Questions from the Public Clarifying an Agenda Item:
Questions from the Public Clarifying an Agenda Item provides an opportunity
for the members of the public to seek clarification with respect to the decision
which was made on an agenda item, the meaning of the decision and the
next steps as a result of the decision.
Questions from the Public Clarifying an Agenda Item shall last no
longer than 10 minutes;
Responses provided to questions posed during Questions from the
Public Clarifying an Agenda Item shall be included within the 10
minute maximum time limit;
Each speaker shall be required to identify the agenda item they are
seeking clarification on and provide their name and address, which
may become part of the public record;
A speaker shall be limited to 1 minute per question;
A speaker may pose a question and then shall step aside to enable
another to pose a question;
The Chair may conclude Questions from the Public Clarifying an
Agenda Item prior to the 10 minute maximum time limit, for non-
compliance with the above parameters, Conduct of Members of the
Public, or any other reason.
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8. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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Corporate Overview
2018 Budget
Presentation
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year financial check
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end deficit projection to $117k, which must
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2018 Budget Presentation
Budget Stabilization Reserve well below 10% target
Township trending toward a $500k deficitSpending from Budget Stabilization reduced by $500kAble to reduce 2017 yearbe funded in the 2018 operating budget
In July 2017, performed a midACTION: Senior Management delayed or canceled expenditures with focus to balance books, including capital projects
2017 Budget Status
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level
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5 years
3
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staff relations
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all levels of Government
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saving for tomorrow
tax revenue funding including upper
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30% of staff due to retire in next 3
2018 Budget Presentation
collaboratively focus council
to
Aging workforce Higher level governance role for the elected Board of Directors
Changing legislative landscape Sustainability of nonGovernment agenciesInfrastructure funding gap Succession planning / talent managementContinue
Risks & Challenges
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Term
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2018 Budget Presentation
Implementing a Continuous Improvement / Lean Management System at the Township to drive savings / efficienciesUpdate Development Charges Study in June 2018Provide support for a successful
2018 ElectionComplete work on Township Official Plan & ZBL UpdateElevate governance level of CouncilImprove engagement and communication with residentsDevelop a strategic plan for Asset
Management and LongInfrastructure Sustainability
Focus Areas in 2018
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Corridor Study
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Craighurst
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2018 Budget Presentation
Complete Road Network Master Plan including a comprehensive Rehabilitation StrategyMove forward on IT Master Plan with Stage 1 of ERP Implementation & enhanced security of data / systemsFocus
on Risk Management and mitigation strategiesEnhance Procurement practices and proceduresSuccession planning and staff developmentExplore new revenue opportunities and cost sharing arrangementsPartic
ipate in Horseshoe
Focus Areas in 2018
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2018 Budget Presentation
Target 2.99% overall tax increase, including:Continued dedicated allocation of + 1% to RoadsContinued dedicated allocation of + 1% to InfrastructureContinued allocation of 1% to replenish
Budget Stabilization ReserveBudget Stabilization Reserve NOT to be used for discretionary projects
Staff received 2018 budget direction from Council in Aug 2017Our 2018 budget achieves all of the aboveTo achieve this, some tough decisions had to be made resulting
2018 Budget Approach
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2020
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5% per year
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2018 Budget Presentation
Salary & Benefits reflect Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) as reflected in Collective Agreements and negotiated benefit arrangementsCurrent staffing levels remain unchangedConsumer
Price Index (CPI) will remain below 2% per yearHydro & Gas Rates increase between 3Reserve contributions are maintained or increased where directed by CouncilNew Revenue Challenge of
$50,000 per yearBill 148 potential impact not reflected in Budget
Budget Assumptions 2018
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2020
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2018 Budget Presentation
A LEAN project will be initiated in 2018 to best understand how
Life of Township Vehicles changed from 5 to 7 yearsLife of Township Plows / Maintenance Equipment changed from 12 to 14 yearsLife of Township computers changed from 4 years to 5 years
Budget Assumptions 2018 to realize these savings (eg. Maintenance strategy, cycling of vehicles across departments)
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2.99%
Overall Tax Increase
including County and
Education amounts is
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2018 Budget Presentation
2018
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Tax Levy Residential Taxpayers will see an increase of $25.53 per $100,000 of their Assessed Property Value
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Statement of Operations
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2018 Budget Presentation
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2018 Budget Presentation
: Storm Water Management does not reflect
NoteRevenue collected from Users, as billing model not yet finalized.
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2022
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2018
Capital Budget
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2018 Budget Presentation
Capital Expenditures By Department
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2018 Budget Presentation
Sources of Funding
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2018 Budget Presentation
2018 Asset Renewal Funding
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Water
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2018 Budget Presentation
2018 Total:$ 5,229,565
2018 Capital Projects
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Transportation
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2018 Budget Presentation
2018 Total:$ 4,734,500
2018 Capital Projects
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Emergency Services
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2018 Budget Presentation
2018 Total:$ 2,247,000
2018 Capital Projects
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Parks & Rec
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2018 Budget Presentation
2018 Total:$ 820,000
2018 Capital Projects
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Corporate
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2018 Budget Presentation
2018 Total:$ 204,000
2018 Capital Projects
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2018 Budget Presentation
Township Reserves
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Services
Capital Road Program
Operations and Community
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km of roadway to maintain
2018 Budget Presentation
Most roads are now paved or hard surfaced
Approximately 650 50 bridges and culvert structuresTouches all residents and aspects of daily lives
Roadway Infrastructure
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Percentage0.2%1.6%77.9%19.5%
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Length (km)1.29.9470.3117.5
2018 Budget Presentation
Surface TypeConcreteGravelHot Mix AsphaltSurface Treated
*Excludes subdivision roads
Surface and Subsurface Components (Base) have different lifecycle and needs
Roadway Surface Types
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90-100
295
EXCELLENT (34%)
175
80-90
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194
70-80
100)
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100
283
GOOD (32%)
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RANGE (0
OUT OF
65-70
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PCI
201
201
50-65
FAIR (23%)
OVERALL RATING
2018 Budget Presentation
72
40-50
Pavement Condition Index Distribution (2017)
83
POOR (9%)
11
30-40
0
50
250200150100
ROAD SEGMENTSNUMBER OF
Pavement Condition Index
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2018 Budget Presentation
Bridge and Structure Inventory
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Bridge and Structure Condition (BCI)
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Bridge and Structure Condition (BCI)
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2017 under
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Micro Surfacing and Crack
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2018 Budget Presentation
Contract AdministrationQuality and Quantity ControlFinancial Management Optimization of resourcesEstablishment of a program
New Pavement Management Program implemented in new Departmental Structure. Consists of various components Sealing, Section Repair, Surface Treatment, Asphalt, Reconstruction.Focus on
2017 Pavement Management Program
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2022
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various surface types
Priority
High traffic priority
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5 Year Plan 2018
Pavement Management Program
Address majority of roads with a PCI of 50 or less
Pavement Condition Index Traffic Volumes Monitoring and tracking of complaintsOptimizing resources available Lifecycle managementFlexibility to adapt to changing needsPlans of other
agencies MTO, County of Simcoe as well as internal i.e. environmental services
Program developed using the following filters:
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Comments
Reduce 25% in 2018 | 50% in 2019/2020Current ask $18k per yearIn 2017 $8k was givenReduce libraries / charge for multiple membershipsLook into volunteer / student solutionBase Cost $56k
included. BL Water Study & Invasive Species Coordinator not includedImpact not fully understood
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2020
10,00012,00025,00016,40530,00027,27312,99226,000
400,000
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2019
10,00012,00025,00016,40530,00025,97416,49726,000
400,000
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2018
5,0007,0008,5009,895
28,50024,50010,00012,47526,000
400,000
Reductions / Amounts Not Included
** AMOUNTS OF REDUCTIONS REVISED DEC 5, 2017 - SEE NEW SCHEDULE **
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Township of Oro-MedonteInternal Budget Reductions / Amounts Not Included2018 Budget Presentation - Dec 1, 2017 Item
Wellness Study Participation - not includedLake Country Funding Reduced Chamber of Commerce Funding Reduced (net of in-kind contribution)Doctor Recruitment - not includedIce Rental Subsidies
Reduced by 25% starting with 2018/19 seasonLibraries - find savings / efficiencies starting in 2019Paid crossing guards removed starting with 2018/2019 school yearSSS Funding - not
includedSSEA Funding - Budget reflects Base Cost onlyCharge for Use of Municipal Water by Fire & Roads - not included in levyBill 148 impact - potential impact. $0 accrued
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BUDGET
2018
COUNCIL BUDGET
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The Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Medonte.
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are elected,
onte residents with municipal services that meet the needs
Medonte Council
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Med
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Strategic Plan
Council
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and 5 Councillors
Township of Oro
the Township
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the collective interests of the public.
Approval and endorsement of Setting policy direction for the TownshipAuthorizing revenues/expenditures to provide Oroand expectations of the communityReviewing land use and development
issuesRepresenting
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Oroare elected at large by the entire Municipality Elected members of Council are responsible for: 2
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Council
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2018 Budget
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3
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ership policies are in place to
being and interests of the municipality by
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Current Service LevelMayor, Deputy Mayor and 5 ward Councillors
Council
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of the public, Council considers the well
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Council As representatives developing and evaluating the policies and programs of the municipality, determining which services the municipality provides and ensuring that administrative
and controllimplement the decisions of Council.
Service Purpose of ServiceStrategic Plan's Overarching Goals that service relates to:Continuous Improvement & Fiscal Responsibility Activity / ResponsibilityCouncil
4
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Current Service LevelAs approved by Council discount on ice timeice time provided at no cost
Council
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2018 Budget
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Grants/DonationsTo provide financial assistance to various organizations to assist them in providing their programs that are for the greater good of the community.
School & Seniors Skate
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Plan's Overarching Goals that Service Relates to:
Pre
ServicePurpose of ServiceStrategic Inclusive Healthy Community Activity / ResponsibilityGrants/DonationsSubsidies:Minor Hockey, figure skatingSchools,
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BUDGET
2018
SHARED SERVICES
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reserve was established to assist
contingency reserve was initially
range capital plan. The 2018 budget
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facilities.
Shared Services
Shared Costs
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insurance.
for the management liability claims against the municipality through a combination
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er
is transferred to the Budget Stabilization Reserve. This
2018 Budget
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180,000
Services is also the cost cent
The Shared Services budget consists of costs related to the Administration Centre and administrative costs that are shared amongst all Departments operating out of the Administration
Centre.Share of liability insurance coverage and selfAn annual transfer of $100,000 is transferred to the Facility Maintenance Reserve. Thisin the financing of significant repairs
to the An annual transfer of $sets aside this past practice to focus on rebuilding this contingency reserve balance. 2
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Shared Costs
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Supplied to departments with
ize of present facility is 16,000 sq. Feet
ax machine, telephone, office supplies etc.
Current Service LevelSFstaff at the Administration Centre
Shared Costs
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Administration Centre & Administrative Office Costs To provide facility and administrative office costs to various departments to support them in the delivery of municipal services
Service Purpose of Service Strategic Plan's Overarching Goals That Service Relates to:Continuous Improvement & fiscal ResponsibilityEnhanced Communications & Customer ServiceActivity
/ ResponsibilityAdministration CentreAdministrative office costs
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per claim
Current Service Level$25,000,000 coverage with respect to Municipal Liability and Errors and Omissions$15,000 deductible
Shared Costs
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Risk Management To mitigate impact of liability claims on municipality by way of a mix of liability insurance and selfinsurance.
Plan's Overarching Goals that Service relates to:
insurance
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Service Purpose of Service StategicContinuous Improvement & Fiscal Responsibility Activity / Responsibilityliability insuranceself
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to assist in financing significant
unicipal departments.
funding to m
nnual transfer of $100,000 established
Current Service LevelArepairs to municipal facilitiesAnnual transfer of $180,000 established to rebuilding contingency reserve balance.
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Shared Costs
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contingency reserve
eserve
2018 Budget
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Transfer to Reserve To provide
Facility Maintenance R
ransfer to
Service Purpose of Service Strategic Plan's Overarching Goals that service Relates to:Continuous Improvement & Fiscal Responsibility Activity / ResponsibilityTTransfer to Budget Stabilization
Reserve
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6.a) By-Law No. 2017-153: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of t...
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2017-153
Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council Meeting
held on Friday, December 1, 2017
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 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 Friday,
December 1, 2017, 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 Municipal Board 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.
st
By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 1 day of
December, 2017.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
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Mayor, H.S. Hughes
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Interim Clerk, Ted Walker
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