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Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Friday, January 14, 2022
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
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Staff Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; Yvonne
Present: Aubichon, Clerk; Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; Janette
Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Patrick Howse,
Information Technology Technician (IT)
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
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.
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2. Adoption of Agenda:
a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Motion No. SC220114-1
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of Friday, January 14, 2022
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. SC220114-2
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 9:01 a.m. to discuss
• solicitor -client privilege; litigation affecting the municipality (837 Line 7 South — Cannabis).
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. SC220114-3
Moved by Keane, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 9:48 a.m. and Report on the Closed Session Item 4c)
Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Solicitor -Client privilege, Litigation affecting the
municipality (837 Line 7 South — Cannabis).
Carried.
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c) Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services re: Solicitor -Client privilege, Litigation affecting
the municipality (837 Line 7 South — Cannabis).
The following staff were present: Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services
(in part); Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; Chris Williams,
Andrea Skinner, Laura Dean, Aird & Berlis LLP.
Motion No. SC220114-4
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential correspondence from Aird Berlis LLP and confidential verbal
information presented by Derek Witlib, Manager, Planning Services; and Chris Williams,
Aird Berlis LLP re: Solicitor -Client Privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (837 Line
7 South — Cannabis) be received.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Minutes of Settlement with
Carmel Pharms et. al. and that Legal counsel be authorized to make any appropriate
changes to the Minutes of Settlement and attachments as directed by the CAO to reflect
any stylistic, editorial or other minor changes that may be appropriate to reflect the
Township's intent with respect to the settlement with Carmel Pharms.
3. That legal counsel proceed as outlined and directed by Council.
Unanimously Carried.
5. Confirmation By -Law:
a) 2022-007: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on
Friday, January 14, 2022.
Motion No. SC220114-5
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2022-007: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Special Council meeting held on Friday, January 14, 2022 be read a first, second and third
time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
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6. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. SC220114-6
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 9:50 a.m.
Cler ,Yvonne Aubichon
Carried.
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