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08 16 2023 Council Minutes,Township of ' Proud Heritage, Exciting Future The Township of Oro-Medonte Council Meeting Minutes Electronic Hybrid Meeting Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:01 a.m. 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 Staff Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Present: Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources; Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer; Karla Musso-Garcia, Manager, Operations; Jaime Crane, Health & Safety/Human Resources Advisor; Janette Teeter, Supervisor, Clerk's Services/Deputy Clerk; Patrick Howse, Jason Scharapenko, Information Technology Technician (IT) All Council and staff participated via Zoom platform. 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-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 Page 1 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 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. C230816-1 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Lavoie Be it resolved that the agenda for the Council meeting of Wednesday, August 16, 2023 be received and adopted, as amended, to add as Item 4e) Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Fire & Emergency Services). Carried. Motion No. C230816-2 Moved by Young, Seconded by Schell Be it resolved that Rule 14.20a), as per the Procedural By-law No. 2023-043, be suspended in order to allow the meeting to proceed past the 4 hour adjournment requirement, if necessary. Carried. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 12a) DS2023-070, Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer re: Short Term Accommodation (STR) Update as Councillor Schell indicated he owns a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) rental. Mayor Greenlaw declared a conflict of interest at Item 16a) Correspondence from Lisa Groves, Barrie Automotive Flea Market re: Request for Annual Fall Barrie Automotive Flea Market Event held at Burl's Creek Event Park September 7 - 10, 2023 to be Designated as Municipally Significant as Mayor Greenlaw indicated his personal business has provided the ATM Services for this property/event for over 10 years. Page 2 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 4. Closed Session Items: a) Motion to go In Closed Session. Motion No. C230816-3 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Clark Be it resolved that we do now go in Closed Session at 9:05 a.m. to discuss • Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (Lakeshore Promenade, Plan 626); • Solicitor -client privilege; Personal matters about an identifiable individual (Compensation); • Labour relations/employee negotiations (Fire & Emergency Services). Carried. b) Motion to Rise and Report. Motion No. C230816-4 Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Hutcheson Be it resolved that we do now Rise at 10:43 a.m. and Report on the Closed Session Items 4 c) Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (Lakeshore Promenade, Plan 626); d) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor -client privilege; Personal matter about an identifiable individual (Compensation). e) Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Fire & Emergency Services). Carried. Page 3 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 c) Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (Lakeshore Promenade, Plan 626). The following staff were present. Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Motion No. C230816-5 Moved by Schell, Seconded by Bard Be it resolved that the confidential information presented by Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk re: Education or training of members in accordance with Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (Lakeshore Promenade, Plan 626) be received. Carried. d) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor -client privilege; Personal matter about an identifiable individual (Compensation). The following staff were present. Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources; Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Jaime Crane, Health & Safety/Human Resources Advisor. Motion No. C230816-6 Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Young Be it resolved that the confidential correspondence dated March 8, 2023 from Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP and confidential verbal information presented by Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor -client privilege; Personal matter about an identifiable individual (Compensation) be received. Carried. Page 4 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 e) Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Fire & Emergency Services). The following staff were present. Robin Dunn, Chief Administrative Officer; Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk; Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services; Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources; Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; Jaime Crane, Health & Safety/Human Resources Advisor. Motion No. C230816-7 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Lavoie Be it resolved 1. That the confidential verbal information presented by Hugh Murray, Director, Fire & Emergency Services/Fire Chief; and Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources re: Labour relations/employee negotiations (Fire & Emergency Services) be received. 2. That staff proceed as outlined. 5. Minutes of Council and Committees: a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. b) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Monday, July 31, 2023. c) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Motion No. C230816-8 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Hutcheson Be it resolved that the draft minutes of the a) Council meeting held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023; b) Special Council meeting held on Monday, July 31, 2023; and c) Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 be received and adopted as printed and circulated. Carried. Carried. Page 5 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6. Recognition of Achievements: None. 7. Public Meetings: None. 8. Deputations/Presentations: None. 9. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest: One (1) individual requested Item 18a) be brought forward. 10.Open Forum: Council consented to allow comments to proceed past the two (2) minute requirement. One (1) individual provided comments regarding Item 18a). Two (2) individuals provided comments regarding item 15d). Page 6 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 18. By -Laws: a) 2023-057: A By-law to Provide for Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and Council's Appointees to Local Boards and Committees/ Technical Support Groups, and Expenses for Employees, and to Repeal By-law No. 2022-015 (Remuneration and Expenses By-law). Motion No. C230816-9 Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Clark Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2023-057 a) 2023-057: A By-law to Provide for Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and Council's Appointees to Local Boards and Committees/ Technical Support Groups, and Expenses for Employees, and to Repeal By-law No. 2022-015 (Remuneration and Expenses By-law) Schedule D be amended as follows: 1.(b) A Member of Council subject to By -Law No. 2017-160, who becomes a participant in the Primary Plan pursuant to By -Law No. 2017-160 and who thereafter attains the age that requires such participant to begin collecting pension payments pursuant to the terms of the Primary Plan (currently age 71), shall be provided with payment, currently first eligible on and after December 1st of the year in which the participant attains age 71, of a biweekly income payment equal to the Township's portion of its pension contribution calculated on the Member of Council's base salary (made to OMERS on behalf of such participant Member of Council) in lieu of such pension contribution. This additional biweekly remuneration will be terminated on the last date of the month an eligible Member of Council leaves office. (c) A Member of Council who is deemed ineligible to participate in OMERS due to the terms and conditions as established by OMERS, shall be provided a biweekly income payment equal to the Township's portion of the biweekly pension contribution calculated on the Member of Council's base salary (made to OMERS on behalf of a participant Member of Council) in lieu of such pension contribution. This additional biweekly remuneration will be terminated on the last date of the month an eligible Member of Council leaves office be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. Page 7 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 11. Reports of Municipal Officers for Action: a) CS2023-024, Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Community Consultation Group (CCG) Update. Motion No. C230816-10 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Bard Be it resolved 1. That CS2023-24, Donna Hewitt, Director Corporate Services re: Community Consultation Group Update be received and adopted. 2. That Council support the applicants working collaboratively to determine future roles and activities. 3. That appropriate Township staff resources provide meeting coordination support. 4. And that the CAO liaise with the CCG as required. Carried. b) FI2023-06, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: Tile Drain Loan Debenture Package — McNiven, John [Refer to Item 18e)]. Motion No. C230816-11 Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Young Be it resolved 1. That FI2023-06, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: Tile Drain Loan Debenture Package — McNiven, John be received and adopted. 2. That Township Council approve Rating By-law 2023-078 to receive a Tile Drain Debenture from the Province of Ontario in the total amount of $40,600.00 for (1) one municipal tile drain loan disbursement of $40,600.00 each to the agricultural property owner of Concession 9, LT 7, PT 1, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Municipality of Oro Medonte. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign Rating By-law 2023-078. 4. That the Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer be authorized to sign Offer to Sell Debenture No. 2023-01 in the principal amount of $40,600 to the Minister of Finance as authorized by Borrowing By-law 94-121. Carried. Page 8 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 c) FI2023-07, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: Tile Drain Loan Debenture Package — 1104526 Ontario Inc. [Refer to Item 187f)]. Motion No. C230816-12 Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Schell Be it resolved 1. That FI2023-07, Nelly Morrow, Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer re: Tile Drain Loan Debenture Package — 1104526 Ontario Inc. be received and adopted. 2. That Township Council approve Rating By-law 2023-079 to receive a Tile Drain Debenture from the Province of Ontario in the total amount of $50,000.00 for (1) one municipal tile drain loan disbursement of $50,00.00 each to the agricultural property owner of Concession 9, PT LT 6, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Municipality of Oro Medonte. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign Rating By-law 2023-079. 4. That the Director, Finance/Chief Financial Officer be authorized to sign Offer to Sell Debenture No. 2023-02 in the principal amount of $50,000 to the Minister of Finance as authorized by Borrowing By-law 94-121, 2007-118, & 2016-043. Carried. d) HR2023-01, Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources re: Human Resources/Health & Safety Policy Review. Motion No. C230816-13 Moved by Young, Seconded by Lavoie Be it resolved 1. That HR2023-01, Tamara Obee, Director, Human Resources re: Human Resources/Health & Safety Policy Review be received and adopted. 2. That the following Health & Safety Policies be amended as outlined: • POL-HS-2-01-01 - Health & Safety Policy Statement; • POL-HR-2-01-02 — Respect in the Workplace; and be enacted effective immediately. 3. That the Mayor, CAO and Senior Management Team sign the 2023 Corporate Health & Safety Policy Statement to be posted in all work areas of the Corporation. 4. That draft Human Resources Policy POL-HR-4.14 — Township Payment of Medical Certificate(s) for DZ, AZ and/or ARZ Drivers Licenses be enacted effective July 1, 2023. 5. And that Staff be advised accordingly. Carried. Page 9 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 e) Robin Dunn, CAO and Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Presentation, Oro- Medonte Staff Engagement (Power Point presentation to be uploaded after meeting). Motion No. C230816-14 Moved by Schell, Seconded by Clark Be it resolved 1. That the PowerPoint presentation provided by Robin Dunn, CAO and Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Oro-Medonte Staff Engagement be received. 2. That Staff proceed as outlined. Carried. 12.Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only: a) DS2023-070, Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer re: Short Term Accommodation (STR) Update. b) CS2023-025, Vanessa Cooper, Social Media Coordinator/Corporate Executive Assistant re: Corporate Projects Status Update — May, June, July 2023. Councillor Schell declared a conflict of interest on Item 12a) DS2023-070, Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer re: Short Term Accommodation (STR) Update as Councillor Schell indicated he owns a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) rental. Councillor Schell did not participate or vote on this item. Motion No. C230816-15 Moved by Lavoie, Seconded by Hutcheson Be it resolved that the reports, as listed under Item #12, Reports of Municipal Officers for Information Only, be received: a) DS2023-070, Curtis Shelswell, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement/Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer re: Short Term Accommodation (STR) Update. b) CS2023-025, Vanessa Cooper, Social Media Coordinator/ Corporate Executive Assistant re: Corporate Projects Status Update — May, June, July 2023. Carried. Page 10 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 13.Reports of Members of Council: a) Updates from Council Representatives — County of Simcoe and Township Partners and Agencies. None. 14.Announcements: The following members of Council provided Announcements: Councillors Hutcheson, Bard and Young. 15.Consent Agenda: a) Correspondence from Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) re: April 27, 2023 Joint Municipal Service Board (JMSB) and Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Minutes, June 29, 2023 Joint Municipal Service Board Minutes; and 2023 Q2 Meeting Highlights SSEA Board. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. b) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated June 23, 2023. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. c) Correspondence from Orillia Public Library re: Township of Oro-Medonte Statistics: July 2023. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. d) Correspondence from the Environmental Registry of Ontario re: The Sarjeant Company Limited, Consultation Period on Proposal for Permit to Take Water (Deadline September 2, 2023), 2065 Line 7 North. Staff Recommendation: Receive and Submit Comments Under the Mayor's Signature. e) Correspondence to City of Orillia from Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Board Framework. Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only. Page 11 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 A friendly amendment was introduced for Item 15d). Motion No. C230816-16 Moved by Clark, Seconded by Schell Be it resolved that the staff recommendations with respect to the items listed under "Consent Agenda Correspondence" be adopted as printed: a) Correspondence from Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) re: April 27, 2023 Joint Municipal Service Board (JMSB) and Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Minutes, June 29, 2023 Joint Municipal Service Board Minutes; and 2023 Q2 Meeting Highlights SSEA Board. Received for Information Only. b) Minutes of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated June 23, 2023. Received for Information Only. c) Correspondence from Orillia Public Library re: Township of Oro-Medonte Statistics: July 2023. Received for Information Only. d) Correspondence from the Environmental Registry of Ontario re: The Sarjeant Company Limited, Consultation Period on Proposal for Permit to Take Water (Deadline September 2, 2023), 2065 Line 7 North. Received and Submitted Comments Under the Mayor's Signature and copied MPP Downey and MPP Dunlop. e) Correspondence to City of Orillia from Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Board Framework. Received for Information Only. Carried. Page 12 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 16. Communications/Petitions: a) Correspondence from Lisa Groves, Barrie Automotive Flea Market re: Request for Annual Fall Barrie Automotive Flea Market Event held at Burl's Creek Event Park September 7 - 10, 2023 to be Designated as Municipally Significant. Mayor Greenlaw declared a pecuniary interest on this item when it came up on the agenda, as Mayor Greenlaw indicated his personal business has provided the ATM Services for this property/event for over 10 years. Mayor Greenlaw passed the Chair to Deputy Mayor Lavoie and pushed back from his seat and did not discuss or vote on this item. Deputy Mayor Lavoie assumed the Chair. Motion No. C230816-17 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Lavoie Be it resolved 1. That correspondence from Lisa Groves, Barrie Automotive Flea Market re: Annual Spring Automotive Flea Market held at Burl's Creek Event Park September 7-10, 2023 be received. 2. That Council designates the Barrie Automotive Flea Market to be held at Burl's Creek Event Park on September 7-10 to be a "municipally significant" event. 3. That Lisa Groves, Barrie Automotive Flea Market be advised under the Mayor's signature. Carried. Mayor Greenlaw assumed the Chair. b) Correspondence from Jane Dixon -Barlow and Robert Barlow re: Drainage Issue at 5 and 7 McLean Crescent, Oro-Medonte. Motion No. C230816-18 Moved by Hutcheson, Seconded by Clark Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence from Jane Dixon -Barlow and Robert Barlow re: Drainage Issue at 5 and 7 McLean Crescent, Oro-Medonte be received. 2. That the Clerk be directed to proceed with the preparation and registration of the required easement in order to permit the Township to undertake drainage maintenance 3. That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Clerk's signature. Carried. Page 13 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 c) Correspondence from Cheryl Gotthelf, Candlelighters Simcoe re: Request for Proclamation of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a Request for a Flag Raising. Motion No. C230816-19 Moved by Young, Seconded by Bard Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence from Cheryl Gotthelf, Candlelighters Simcoe re: Request for Proclamation of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a Request for a Flag Raising be received. 2. That September, 2023 be proclaimed "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" and the flag be flown through the proclamation period. 3. That the proclamation be posted on the Township's website and the CAO's Office coordinate the flag raising in accordance with the Township's Flag Etiquette Policy. 4. That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Mayor's signature. Carried. d) Correspondence from Pat Thor, Community Physician Recruitment Liaison, Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee re: Request for Letter of Support under the Northern Rural Recruitment & Retention Initiative Grant. Motion No. C230816-20 Moved by Schell, Seconded by Young Be it resolved 1. That the correspondence from Pat Thor, Community Physician Recruitment Liaison, Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee re: Request for Letter of Support under the Northern Rural Recruitment & Retention Initiative Grant be received. 2. That the request for a Letter of Support be approved. 3. That the applicant be advised of Council's decision under the Mayor's signature. 17.Notice of Motions: None. Carried. Page 14 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 18. By -Laws: a) 2023-057: A By-law to Provide for Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and Council's Appointees to Local Boards and Committees/ Technical Support Groups, and Expenses for Employees, and to Repeal By-law No. 2022-015 (Remuneration and Expenses By-law). (Addressed earlier in meeting, Refer to Motion No. C230816-9). b) 2023-068: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of An Agreement Between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Bogdan and Diana Zariczniak. c) 2023-070: Being a By -Law to Authorize the Use of Internet/Telephone Voting as an Alternative Voting Method for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election for the Township of Oro-Medonte. d) 2023-071: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of An Agreement Between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Antoneta Berisha and Ivan Sosnowski. e) 2023-078: A By -Law Imposing Special Annual Drainage Rates Upon Land in Respect of Which Money is Borrowed Under the Tile Drainage Act. f) 2023-079: A By -Law Imposing Special Annual Drainage Rates Upon Land in Respect of Which Money is Borrowed Under the Tile Drainage Act. Motion No. C230816-21 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Hutcheson Be it resolved that By -Law Nos. 2023-068, 2023-070, 2023-071, 2023-078, 2023-079: b) 2023-068: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of An Agreement Between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Bogdan and Diana Zariczniak. c) 2023-070: Being a By -Law to Authorize the Use of Internet/Telephone Voting as an Alternative Voting Method for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election for the Township of Oro-Medonte. d) 2023-071: A By-law to Authorize the Execution of An Agreement Between The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and Antoneta Berisha and Ivan Sosnowski. e) 2023-078: A By -Law Imposing Special Annual Drainage Rates Upon Land in Respect of Which Money is Borrowed Under the Tile Drainage Act. f) 2023-079: A By -Law Imposing Special Annual Drainage Rates Upon Land in Respect of Which Money is Borrowed Under the Tile Drainage Act. be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. Carried. Page 15 of 16 Council Minutes — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 19.Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items): None. 20. Confirmation By -Law: a) 2023-080: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Motion No. C230816-22 Moved by Bard, Seconded by Lavoie Be it resolved that By -Law No. 2023-080: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed, be engrossed by the Clerk, signed and sealed by the Mayor. 21.Adjournment: a) Motion to Adjourn. Motion No. C230816-23 Moved by Young, Seconded by Schell Be it resolved that we do now adjourn at 1:13 p.m. Mayor, Randy Greenlaw ClerlYvonne Aubichon Carried. Carried. Page 16 of 16