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MEETING NO. 4
OF THE
COUNCIL
OF THE
TOWN OF MARATHON
Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building on Monday, March 9, 2015.
Present:
Also
Present:
Absent:
1.
R. Dumas
C. Gingras
R. Lake
K. Tsubouchi
D. Skworchinski
S. Stone
G. Tomlinson
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Mayor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
CAO/Clerk
Student Councillor
Student Councillor
B. Hyshka
J. Jazvac
R. Kerster
L. Lees
C. Verbo
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Works & Operations Manager
Parks and Recreation Manager
CBO/Emergency Services Manager
Deputy Clerk
Administration & Finance Manager/Treasurer
T. Fox
-
Councillor
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Municipal Safety Share – Councillor Lake provided the meetings safety share with
regard to daylights saving time.
2.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Mayor Dumas asked members for any additions or deletions to the Agenda and
hearing none, proceeded with the meeting.
MOTION #042/15: Moved by:
R. Lake
Seconded by:
C. Gingras
Resolved:
THAT Council hereby accepts the Agenda for the
Monday, March 9, 2015, Regular Meeting of Council as circulated.
CARRIED
3.
Mayor Dumas asked members for any disclosure of interest and hearing none
proceeded with the meeting.
4.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, February 9, 2015, were
presented.
MOTION #043/15: Moved by:
Seconded by:
Resolved:
Regular Meeting of
circulated.
R. Lake
C. Gingras
THAT Council hereby adopts the minutes of the
Council held on Monday, February 9, 2015, as
CARRIED
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6.
DELEGATION:
a)
Joanne Berube, Marathon Summerfest, was in attendance to provide an
update on the Summerfest Organizing Committee. Mrs. Berube reviewed
the financials, organizational structure and what will be happening in 2015.
Mrs. Berube and the Summerfest Committee/Volunteers were thanked and
she left the meeting.
b)
David Giuliano, Marathon Library Board, was in attendance to provide an
update on the Marathon Public Library and the new Library hours.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
a)
7.
STUDENT COUNCILLOR REPORTS:
a)
8.
Mayor Dumas provided a verbal update on his attendance at the Thunder
Bay District Municipal League Meeting held on February 26 & 27, 2015, in
Thunder Bay, OGRA Conference and NOMA meeting.
Student Councillors Stone and Tomlinson provided a brief update on the
happenings at the Marathon High School and noted that March break is
coming up and drivers should be on the lookout for youth out and about.
C.A.O. REPORTS:
a)
Report on 2015 OGRA/ROMA Conference.
Daryl Skworchinski, CAO/Clerk, reviewed the report in its entirety. Mr.
Skworchinski noted that the report was being presented for information
purposes only. Discussion took place with regard to the Minister delegations
and the importance of networking at events like this.
9.
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS:
a)
Report on Renewal of Dispatch and 911 Services (Northern Communications
Services Inc.).
Rick Kerster, CBO/Emergency Services Manager, reviewed the report in its
entirety. Mr. Kerster recommended that an extension be approved for an
additional three year term (2018) with Northern Communications.
MOTION #044/15: Moved by:
R. Lake
Seconded by:
K. Tsubouchi
Resolved:
THAT Council hereby accepts the attached report
and recommendation on Renewal of Dispatch and 911 Services
(Northern Communications Services Inc.);
AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign the
extension agreement for an additional 3 years.
CARRIED
b)
Report on 2014 DWQMS Compliance Report.
Brian Hyshka, Works and Operations Manager, reviewed the report in its
entirety. Mr. Hyshka noted that the report was being presented for members’
information only. Questions were posed regarding water training for Council
members, upcoming legislative enactments, cost recovery models and how
onerous the reporting criteria is.
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c)
Report on Council Remuneration – 2014 Expenses.
Chuck Verbo, Finance & Administration Manager/Treasurer, reviewed the
report in its entirety. Mr. Verbo noted that the report was being presented for
members’ information only.
d)
Report on Tax Rebates to Charities & Similar Organizations.
Chuck Verbo, Finance & Administration Manager/Treasurer, reviewed the
report in its entirety. Mr. Verbo recommended that the appropriate by-law be
adopted authorizing a tax rebate program for eligible charities and similar
organizations. A brief discussion ensued regarding eligibility and rebate
percentage criteria.
MOTION #045/15: Moved by:
K. Tsubouchi
Seconded by:
C. Gingras
Resolved:
THAT Council hereby accepts the attached report
and recommendation on Tax Rebates to Charities & Similar
Organizations;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate by-law be adopted later in the
meeting providing tax rebates for eligible charities and similar
organizations.
CARRIED
10.
CHEQUE RUN:
A motion to approve the payments made in January, 2015, was presented:
MOTION #046/15: Moved by:
Seconded by:
Resolved:
payment:
R. Lake
C. Gingras
THAT the following cheque runs be approved for
Accounts Payable
Payroll
$774,697.32
$157,086.80
CARRIED
11.
REPORT OF APPOINTED MEMBERS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
a)
12.
No items were received.
BY-LAWS:
a)
By-Law No. 1850, being a by-law to repeal By-Law No. 1284, being a by-law
to provide tax rebates for eligible charities and similar organizations, was
presented.
MOTION #047/15: Moved by:
C. Gingras
Seconded by:
R. Lake
Resolved:
THAT By-Law No. 1850, being a by-law to repeal
By-Law No. 1284, being a by-law to provide tax rebates for eligible
charities and similar organizations, be read a first and second time
this 9th day of March, 2015.
CARRIED
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MOTION #048/15: Moved by:
C. Gingras
Seconded by:
R. Lake
Resolved:
THAT By-Law No. 1850 be read a third time and
th
finally passed this 9 day of March, 2015.
CARRIED
13.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a)
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No items were received.
NEW BUSINESS:
a)
Information was received regarding the upcoming NOMA Annual General
Meeting scheduled for April 22, 23 & 24, 2015, in Thunder Bay.
MOTION #049/15: Moved by:
R. Lake
Seconded by:
C. Gingras
Resolved:
THAT the following individuals be approved to
attend the NOMA Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 22, 23
& 24, 2015, in Thunder Bay:
Councillor Ray Lake
Councillor Terry Fox
Mayor Rick Dumas
Daryl Skworchinski, C.A.O./Clerk
AND FURTHER THAT expenses be paid according to policy.
CARRIED
b)
A request was received from the Memorial Wall of Names of Canada’s
Fallen seeking support on the location of the memorial and for a non-binding
pledge. After a brief discussion, members agreed to table this item.
c)
A request was received from the Thunder Bay District Veterans’ Fund
seeking support of their application to register as a Charity under the Income
Tax Act. After a brief discussion, members agreed to table this item.
d)
A request was received from Autism Ontario seeking proclamation of April 2,
2015, as “World Autism Awareness Day”, in and for the Town of Marathon.
MOTION #050/15: Moved by:
K. Tsubouchi
Seconded by:
C. Gingras
Resolved:
WHEREAS World Autism Awareness Day will be
recognized on April 2, 2015, in Canada thanks to Liberal Senator Jim
Munson’s Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Awareness
Day;
AND WHEREAS Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than
100,000 Ontarians. ASD is now recognized as the most common
neurological disorder affecting 1 in every 94 children, as well as their
friends, family and community;
AND WHEREAS ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means it not only
manifests itself differently in every individual in whom it appears, but
its characteristics will change over the life of each individual as well.
A child with ASD will become an adult with ASD;
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AND WHEREAS Autism Ontario is the leading source of information
and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices
representing the autism community. Since 1973, Autism Ontario has
been providing support, information and opportunities for thousands
of families across the province;
AND WHERAS Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing public
awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by
individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom
they interact. The association and its chapters share common goals
of providing information and education, supporting research and
advocating for programs and services for the autism community;
AND THEREFORE I Mayor Rick Dumas, do hereby declare April 2,
2015, as World Autism Awareness Day in and for the Town of
Marathon.
CARRIED
e)
A request was received from the Town of Aurora seeking support of their
resolution pertaining to Bill 52, the Protection of Public Participation Act.
Questions were posed regarding the wording of the resolution and who
would benefit from the legislation.
MOTION #051/15: Moved by:
K. Tsubouchi
Seconded by:
C. Gingras
Resolved:
THAT Council hereby supports the resolution
received from the Town of Aurora pertaining to Bill 52, the Protection
of Public Participation Act;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to the
individuals listed on the originating resolution for their information and
action.
CARRIED
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ADDITIONAL COUNCIL INFORMATION:
a)
The 2014 Fourth Quarter Bid Approval Report was received.
b)
The Emergency Services Department Monthly Report for January and
February, 2015, were received.
c)
The February 2015 By-Law Department Monthly Report was received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Parks and Recreation March Break and March Break Camp Schedules
were highlighted.
Mayor Dumas announced that tickets were still available for the Friday night
Unplugged for Cancer event. He noted that Saturday night is sold out.
Mayor Dumas announced that members will be adjourning to a Closed
Meeting to discuss a potential litigation item immediately following
adjournment of the Regular Meeting.
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ADJOURN:
MOTION #052/15: Moved by:
Seconded by:
Resolved:
R. Lake
C. Gingras
THAT we do now adjourn at the hour of 8:40 p.m.
CARRIED
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Mayor
(SEAL)
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Clerk