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Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
2022-2026 Council
Present: Mayor Randy Greenlaw
Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Councillor John Bard
Councillor David Clark
Councillor Richard Schell
Councillor Robert Young
7:02 p.m.
Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Donna Hewitt, Director,
Present: Corporate Services; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources; Hugh
Murray, Fire Chief; Melanie Brown, Deputy Chief, Prevention and Life
Safety; Jamie MacNeil, Deputy Fire Chief, Operations; Jaime Crane,
Health & Safety/Human Resources Advisor; Janette Teeter, Supervisor,
Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk
The meeting was livestreamed and is available through the Township's
website.
1. Call to Order - Reading of Land Acknowledgement:
Mayor Greenlaw 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-wahj, Ojibwe [0-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
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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. C231220-1
Moved by Schell, Seconded by Lavoie
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, December 20, 2023
be received and adopted.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
4. Recognition of Achievements:
Mayor Greenlaw and members of Council recognized Full -Time Township Employees and
Firefighters for the following years of service:
a) Full Time Township Employee - 15 Years.
b) Full Time Township Employee - 20 Years.
c) Full Time Township Employee - 25 Years.
d) Firefighter - 20 Years.
e) Firefighters - 25 Years.
f) Firefighters - 35 Years.
g) Firefighter - 45 Years.
h) Firefighters - Retirements.
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5. Confirmation By -Law:
a) 2023-104: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on
Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Motion No. C231220-2
Moved by Bard, Seconded by Young
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2023-104: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 be read a first, second and third
time, passed, be engrossed by the Deputy Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor.
Carried.
6. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. C231220-3
Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clark
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 7:29 p.m.
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ayor, Randy Greenlaw Deity Clerk, Janette Teeter
Carried.
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