Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (6 motions)
6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of March 30, 2020 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Ken Tully
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2020-032: A By-law to amend By-law No. 2020-020, A By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Advisory Bodies of Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills (Procedural By-law) be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Catherine Redden, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan
Carried
Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2020-033: A By-law to Amend By-law No. 2020-004, A By-law to Provide for an Interim Tax Levy; Payment of Taxes by Instalment; Penalty and Interest on Tax Arrears . By-law No. 2020-034: A By-law to delegate powers and duties as required during the declared pandemic period . be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Rick English
Carried
Whereas pursuant to By-law No. 2001-051, the Municipality of Trent Hills established a public library in accordance with The Public Libraries Act. And Whereas Section 9(1) of The Public Libraries Act stipulates that the public library board shall be composed of at least five members appointed by the municipal council. And Whereas the Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills did appoint five individuals to the public library board at its meeting of December 18, 2018. And Whereas the Clerk of the Municipality has been advised that the Chair of the Library Board, Jaya Aronnilakkara , tendered her resignation effective March 18, 2020. And Whereas this resignation has resulted in the public library board having fewer members than is required under the Act. And Whereas The Public Libraries Act stipulates how the Clerk of the municipality shall provide notice of vacancies on the board. And Whereas it is imperative that the public library board be in a position to operate the library. Now Therefore Be it Resolved that Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan be appointed to the Trent Hills Public Library Board effective immediately, until such time as Council appoints individual(s) to the public library board. That the Clerk bring forward applications for appointment to the public library board. And that the Trent Hills Public Library be advised of Council's decision under the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk's signature.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2020-035: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Monday, March 30, 2020 be read a first, second and third time, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Clerk and Mayor.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, seconded by Councillor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 1:14 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney