Special Committee of the Whole Minutes

6:00 p.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting
COUNCIL PRESENT:
  • Mayor Black,
  • Deputy Mayor Redmond,
  • Councillor Fritz,
  • Councillor Seccaspina,
  • Councillor Randell,
  • Councillor Tennant,
  • and Councillor Atkinson
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Diane Smithson, CAO,
  • Stacey Blair, Clerk,
  • and Trisa McConkey, Treasurer

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Councillor Seccaspina called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Tennant
    Seconded by:Councillor Randell

    THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.

    CARRIED

3.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
 

None.

4.
CLOSED SESSION - PART 1
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Redmond
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT the Committee move into closed session at 6:03 p.m. to discuss a matter subject to the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. Section 239 Section (3.1) Educational or Training Session for members of Council; and

    THAT Diane Smithson, CAO, Stacey Blair, Clerk, Trisa McConkey, Treasurer, Andrew Grunda, Consultant and Emma Blanchard, Solicitor BLG, be permitted to participate in the meeting.

    1. Development Charges Background Study - Educational Session
    CARRIED
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Fritz
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Redmond

    THAT the Committee return to regular session at 6:51 p.m.

    CARRIED

5.
RISE AND REPORT - PART 1
 

During the Closed Session, an informational presentation regarding the Town's Development Charges Background Study was provided by Andrew Grunda of Watson & Associates, Economists Ltd.  As well, the Town's solicitor, Emma Blanchard of BLG, was present to answer any legal questions regarding Mr. Grunda's presentation.

6.
BUSINESS
 

1.
Development Charges Background Study - Updated Findings
This item has attachments. 

1.Carleton Place DC Council Draft Findings - 2020-12-01.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Fritz
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Redmond

    THAT Council direct staff to post the Development Charges Background Study and draft By-law on the Town’s website in accordance with the provisions of the Development Charges Act.

    CARRIED, MOTION PREPARED

7.
CLOSED SESSION - PART 2
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Fritz
    Seconded by:Councillor Tennant

    THAT the Committee move into closed session at 7:10 p.m. to discuss matters subject to the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. Section 239 Section (2):

    • (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;
    • (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and

    THAT Diane Smithson, CAO, Stacey Blair, Clerk, be permitted to participate in the meeting.

    1. Staffing Matter
    2. Council/Employee Relations
    CARRIED

8.
RISE AND REPORT - PART 2
 

The CAO reported that with respect to Closed Session - Part 2, Item A, staff direction was provided.  With respect to Item B, a general discussion took place and no direction was provided to staff. 

9.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

    CARRIED
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