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Friday, February 12, 2021
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Special Council Meeting Minutes
Electronic Meeting
2018-2022 Council
Present: Mayor H.S. Hughes
Deputy Mayor Ralph Hough
Councillor Ian Veitch
Councillor Tammy DeSousa
Councillor Cathy Keane
Councillor Shawn Scott
Councillor Randy Greenlaw
9:01 a.m.
Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Mark
Present: DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer; Andria Leigh, Director,
Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services;
Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Michelle
Jakobi, Manager, Compliance and Capital Projects; Vanessa Cooper,
Executive Assistant, Mayor & Council and CAO; Jason Scharapenko,
Information Technology Technician (IT); Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk
All Council and staff participated via ZOOM platform.
1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
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.
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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.
Motion No. SC210212-1
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of Friday, February 12, 2021
be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
Motion No. SC210212-2
Moved by Keane, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 9:02 a.m. to discuss
• education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal
Act, 2001, as amended (Corporate Strategic Plan).
Carried.
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b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. SC210212-3
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 10:12 a.m. and Report on the Closed Session Item 4c)
Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Education/training of members (Corporate
Strategic Plan).
Carried.
c) Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Education/training of members
(Corporate Strategic Plan).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne
Aubichon, Clerk; Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer; Andria Leigh, Director,
Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Shawn Binns, Director,
Operations and Community Services; Michelle Jakobi, Manager, Acting Director,
Environmental Services; Vanessa Cooper, Executive Assistant, Mayor & Council and CAO;
Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; John Naas, Blackline Consulting;
Sami Issa, Blackline Consulting; Jason Scharapenko, Information Technology Technician
(IT).
Motion No. SC210210-4
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that the confidential presentation dated February 12, 2021 and provided by
Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services and John Naas, Blackline Consulting re:
Education/training of members (Corporate Strategic Plan) be received.
Carried.
5. Open Forum:
None.
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6. Deputations/Presentations:
a) John Naas, Blackline Consulting re: Township of Oro-Medonte Corporate Strategic Plan.
Motion No. SC210212-5
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that the presentation dated February 12, 2021 and provided by John Naas,
Blackline Consulting re: Township of Oro-Medonte Corporate Strategic Plan be received.
Carried.
7. Confirmation By -Law:
a) 2021-022: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting
held on Friday, February 12, 2021.
Motion No. SC210212-6
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2021-022: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Special Council meeting held on Friday, February 12, 2021 be read a first, second and third
time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
8. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. SC210212-7
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 11:58 a.m.
Mayor, ghes
Cle ,Yvonne Aubichon
Carried.
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