Town of Shelburne
Regular Council Meeting - Agenda

Monday, January 24, 2022

6:30 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

203 Main St. E, Shelburne

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1.

Call to Order

This meeting will be held electronically in accordance with Section 238(3.1) of the Municipal Act which provides that a member of Council, of a local board or of a committee of either of them, can participate electronically.

In-person attendance at this meeting will not be permitted.

Members of the public may observe the proceedings by accessing the live webcast on the Town of Shelburne YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsar-MwF8CXrgPbe2EVxh-w

Canadian National Anthem

Land Acknowledgement:

We would like to acknowledge the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe including the Ojibway, Potawatomi and Chippewa and the People of the Three Fires Confederacy.

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Members of Council are required to state any pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

3.

Adoption of Minutes

1.

Minutes from the Council meeting held January 10, 2022.

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held January 10, 2022 be approved as presented and circulated.

4.

Public Participation

1.

Public Question Period

Questions relating to agenda business can be submitted to the Clerk at [e-mail] or 519-925-2600 Ext. 223 by 12:00 pm Monday January 24, 2022.

2.

Presentations

To register as a presenter please contact the Clerk directly at [e-mail] or 519-925-2600 Ext. 223.

1.

Black History Month Proclamation:

WHEREAS, Black History Month is an opportunity to acknowledge and honour the historical and present contributions of Black Canadians, and recognizes their significant contributions made to Canada; and

WHEREAS, during Black History Month, we celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by Black Canadians to our collective economic, cultural, spiritual, social and political development; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Shelburne recognizes and values the significant contributions and advances that Black Canadians have made, and continue to make to Canadian society, and recognize the quest of Black Canadians for equal opportunity and freedom from discrimination in Canada; and

WHEREAS the Town of Shelburne’s establishment of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will identify ways to eliminate barriers and ensure systemic changes are made to promote equity and inclusion in our community;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Wade Mills, do hereby proclaim February 2022 as Black History Month in the Town of Shelburne and encourage all residents to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture and continue our efforts to make Shelburne an inclusive community for all. 

2.

Alethia O'Hara-Stephenson - Dufferin County Canadian Black Association - Black History Month Presentation.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receives the information regarding Black History month as presented. 

3.

Deputations on Agenda Items

5.

Council Inquiries

6.

Motions and By-law for Decision

1.

Consideration of Items – all reports and By-laws in this section will be voted on separately

1.

Report P2022-02 from the Town Planner regarding County Road 124 Sidewalk Cost Estimates.

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report P2022-02 for information;

  AND THAT sidewalk needs and options along County Road 124 be further reviewed and considered as part of the Transportation Master Plan and related recommendations.

2.

Report FS 2022-02 from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding the 2022 Budget Adoption By-law.

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives staff report FS 2022-02 with respect to the 2022 Budget Adoption;

  AND THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-Law #03-2022, being a by-law to adopt the estimates for the sums required during the year 2022 for General & Water/Sewer purposes of the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne.

3.

Notice of Motion - Councillor Wegener

• Recommendation:

  WHEREAS with the rising numbers of covid positive cases across both the province and country and the increased demand/requirement for antigen testing to safely return to the workforce regardless of vaccination status;

  AND WHEREAS to provide to the citizens the understanding that their government is working for their health and not profits, by assisting citizens that do not have access to employment provided tests or the privilege of paid sick days while complying with recommendations to quarantine upon symptoms and or positive test results thus not receiving income for quarantine periods and paying for antigen testing to return to work would create further financial hardship;

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Shelburne Town Council calls on the Provincial and Federal Government to work together to implement a universal rapid antigen test cost for the retail sector both province and nationwide, and that this cost reflect the current economic state and be as cost efficient as possible so that profits are not made off the health of Canadian citizens, and that this be implemented immediately to lessen the financial burden of acquiring rapid antigen tests;

  AND THAT staff be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to all Ontario Municipalities, Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health, the Minister of Health Christine Elliott, Dufferin MPP Sylvia Jones, Dufferin MP Kyle Seeback, Premier Doug Ford, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

7.

Councillor Motions (Notice of Motion)

8.

Communications

1.

Statement from Mayor Wade Mills Regarding Recent Criminal Incidents within the Town of Shelburne.

2.

Memo form the Arts and Culture Committee regarding a new logo.

3.

Minutes from the Arts and Culture Committee meeting held October 20 2021.

4.

2021 Dufferin County Building Permit Report for Shelburne.

5.

Resolution from the Town of Grand Valley regarding postponement of the province-wide assessment update.

6.

Invitation from the Township of Amaranth to their Pan African Flag raising ceremony.

7.

Letter from Niagara On The Lake regarding the National Childcare Program.

8.

Letter from Plympton-Wyoming regarding Fire Safety Measures.

9.

Letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding regulations for Bill 276 and Bill 13.

10.

Public Message from Headwaters Health Care Centre - Pausing non-emergency surgeries and procedures.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receives the items listed under Communications for information.

9.

Closed Session (if required)

• Recommendation:

10.

Confirming By-law

1.

Confirming By-law #04-2022 - January 24, 2022

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law #04-2022 being a By-law to confirm certain proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne for its regular council meeting held January 24, 2022.

11.

Adjourn

• Recommendation:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT we now adjourn to meet at the call of the Mayor.