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The Township of Oro-Medonte
Special Council Meeting Minutes
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Electronic Meeting
Proud Heritage,Exciting Future
Friday, June 11, 2021 8:34 a.m.
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
Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Andria Leigh, Director,
Present: Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services;
Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services; Shannon
Johnson, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer; Hugh Murray, Director, Fire &
Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Tamara Obee, Manager,- Human
Resources, Health & Safety; Michelle Jakobi, Acting Director,
Environmental Services; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's
Services/Deputy Clerk; Vanessa Cooper, Executive Assistant, Mayor&
Council and CAO; Jason Scharapenko, Information Technology
Technician (IT)
John Naas; and Graham Pressey, Blackline Consulting
All Council and staff participated via ZOOM platform
1. Call to Order- Moment of Reflection:
Mayor H.S. Hughes assumed the Chair at the above noted time and called the meeting to
order.
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
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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. SC210611-1
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of Friday, June 11, 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. SC210611-2
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 8:35 a.m. to discuss
• Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Commercial
Accommodations).
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. SC210611-3
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 9:08 a.m. and Report on the Closed Session Item
4c) Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Solicitor-client privilege; Litigation
affecting the municipality (Commercial Accommodations).
Carried.
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c) Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Solicitor -client privilege; Litigation
affecting the municipality (Commercial Accommodations).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, CAO; Andria Leigh, Director,
Development Services; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Janette Teeter,
Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Jason Scharapenko, Information Technology
Technician (IT); Laura Dean, Aird & Berlis LLP.
Motion No. SC210611-4
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Andria Leigh, Director,
Development Services and Laura Dean, Aird & Berlis LLP re: Solicitor -client
privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Commercial Accommodations) be
received.
2. That staff and legal counsel proceed as directed by Council.
Carried.
Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor Scott
Councillor Scott Yea
Councillor Veitch
Yea
Councillor DeSousa
Yea
Councillor Greenlaw
Yea
Deputy Mayor Hough
Yea
Councillor Keane
Yea
Mayor H.S. Hughes
Yea
5. Deputations/Presentations:
a) Presentation, John Naas, Blackline Consulting re: Township of Oro-Medonte Corporate
Strategic Plan.
Motion No. SC210611-5
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that the PowerPoint presentation dated June, 2021 and provided by John
Naas, Blackline Consulting re: Township of Oro-Medonte Corporate Strategic Plan be
received and adopted.
Carried.
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6. Open Forum:
None.
7. Confirmation By -Law:
a) By -Law No. 2021-073: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council
meeting held on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Motion No. SC210611-6
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2021-073: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Special Council meeting held on Friday, June 11, 2021 be read a first, second and third time,
passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
8. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. SC210611-7
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 10:08 a.m.
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Carried.
De0t4y Clerk, Janette Teeter
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