The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills

Special Council Meeting

MINUTES

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Council Chambers, Municipal Office
3131 Old Perth Road
PRESENT:
  • Mayor Lowry
  • Deputy Mayor Minnille
  • Councillor Dalgity
  • Councillor Maydan
  • Councillor Holmes
  • Councillor Guerard
  • Councillor Ferguson
Staff Present
  • Ken Kelly, CAO
  • Jennifer Russell, Deputy Clerk
  • Rhonda Whitmarsh, Treasurer

Mayor Lowry called the meeting to order at 10:01 p.m.

The Clerk announced attendance.

  • Resolution No427-20
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

Deputy Mayor Minnille declared a conflict of interest on item E.1. – Appoint Council Members to MRPC Board of Directors Selection Committee and Unanimous Shareholder’s Agreement, as his son is employed by the Mississippi River Power Corporation. 

Councillor Dalgity declared a conflict of interest on item E.1. – Appoint Council Members to MRPC Board of Directors Selection Committee and Unanimous Shareholder’s Agreement, as his father is a member of the Board of Directors.

  • Resolution No428-20
    Moved byCouncillor Ferguson
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT Council enter into an in camera session at 10:02 a.m. regarding a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (Municipal Act s. 239 2(k))

    CARRIED

E.1
Appoint Council Members to MRPC Board of Directors Selection Committee and Unanimous Shareholder's Agreement
 

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (Municipal Act s. 239 2(k))

Staff direction was provided in camera on the Unanimous Shareholder’s Agreement.

  • Resolution No429-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT Council appoint Councillors Ferguson, Maydan and Guerard to MRPC Selection Committee.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No430-20
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT Committee of the Whole direct staff to include the following priority items (in order of priority) to be incorporated into the draft 2021 municipal budget funded through either taxation or the municipal modernization grant:
    a) Information Technology Plan ($50,000)
    b) Human Resources Officer ($65,000)
    c) IT Employee ($61,000)
    d) Senior Planner ($65,000)
    e) Executive Assistant ($45,000)
    f) Deputy Chief Building Official ($65,000)
    g) Communications and Engagement Plan ($45,000 if no Communication Officer hired)
    h) Transportation Master Plan ($50,000)
    i) Environment/Climate Action Plan ($40,000)
    j) Economic Development and Branding Plan ($35,000)

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No431-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Guerard

    THAT Council adopt the organizational structure in its entirety as presented by the CAO on October 27, 2020.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No432-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT By-law 20-104, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills at its regular meeting held on the 27th day of October, 2020, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 27th day of October, 2020.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No433-20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 1:17 p.m.

    CARRIED