The Deseronto Record

Regular Council

October 23, 2024

Who was there

Present (4): Norman Clark, Dan Johnston, Kevin Smith, Jamie Zieman

Absent (1): Steven Everhardus

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 (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda for the October 23, 2024 Regular Council meeting be accepted with the addition of an item under 9.5 - Town Manager - Newsletter
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT the minutes of the October 9, 2024 Regular meeting of Council be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 17-2024 in the amount of $134,368.69 be approved for payment.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled "Town Manager's Report - 10232024" as presented.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the Notice of Disruption of Services Policy, as amended, be approved by Council.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT the Video Surveillance Policy be put on "Unfinished Business"
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council receive the policy entitled "Main Street Parking" as presnted.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT staff look at areas where traffic needs to be slowed down; AND FURTHER THAT staff look at the costing of the various implications.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT a letter be drafted to our MPP regarding the increase in OPP billing and advocating for all municipalities in Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT Council accept the newsletter as presented and if any Council member has anything to add, they contact staff prior to noon on Thursday, Page 3 of 4 Regular Council October 23, 2024 FURTHER THAT the newsletter be put in mailboxes, on social media and that paper copies be placed at the Town Hall, library and arena
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the minutes of the June 4, 2024 and September 10, 2024 Deseronto Public Library board meetings be received.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT Council rise at 7:25 pm, under Section 239 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss 2 matters; 1 under 2(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and 1 under 2(f) advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT staff follow the direction of Council as discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT By-law 41-2024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the October 23, 2024 Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 23rd day of October 2024.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried

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