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Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Special Council Meeting Minutes
Electronic Meeting
Thursday, March 10, 2022 8:32 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; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Andria
Present: Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; Donna Hewitt,
Director, Corporate Services; Jason Scharapenko, 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 [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
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. SC220310-1
Moved by Greenlaw, Seconded by Veitch
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of Thursday, March 10, 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. SC220310-2
Moved by Hough, Seconded by Scott
Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 8:32 a.m. to discuss
• Solicitor -client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)).
Carried.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
Motion No. SC220310-3
Moved by Veitch, Seconded by DeSousa
Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 10:07 a.m. and Report on the Closed Session Item 4c)
Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services re: Solicitor -client privilege;
Litigation affecting the municipality (Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)).
Carried.
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c) Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services re: Solicitor -client privilege;
Litigation affecting the municipality (Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)).
The following staff were present: Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer (a portion);
Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director, Development Services; Donna
Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Chris Williams; and Meaghan Barrett, Aird & Berlis
LLP.
Motion No. SC220310-4
Moved by Scott, Seconded by Keane
Be it resolved
1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Andria Leigh, Deputy CAO/Director,
Development Services; Chis Williams and Meagan Barrett, Aird & Berlis LLP re:
Solicitor -client privilege; Litigation affecting the municipality (Ontario Land Tribunal
(OLT)) be received.
2. That Township legal counsel and staff continue as previously directed regarding the
upcoming OLT hearing scheduled for March 22, 2022.
Unanimously Carried.
Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor Greenlaw
Councillor Greenlaw Yea
Councillor Keane Yea
Councillor Scott Yea
Councillor Veitch Yea
Deputy Mayor Hough Yea
Councillor DeSousa Yea
Mayor H.S. Hughes Yea
5. Confirmation By -Law:
a) 2022-030: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting
held on Thursday, March 10, 2022.
Motion No. SC220310-5
Moved by DeSousa, Seconded by Greenlaw
Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2022-030: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Special Council meeting held on Thursday, March 10, 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. SC220310-6
Moved by Keane, Seconded by Hough
Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 10:10 a.m.
Mayor, H.S. H hes Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon
Carried.
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