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

A.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Mayor Lowry called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

B.
ATTENDANCE
 

All of Council in attendance.

C.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

  • Resolution No372-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT the agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

D.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
 

None

E.
CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSED SESSION
 

None

F.
RISE AND REPORT
 

None

G.
DELEGATION, DEPUTATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
 

None

H.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
 

None

I.
SPECIAL REPORTS
 

I.1
2020-2023 Strategic Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report 2 - CAO Strategic Plan.pdf
2.Admin Report 2 - Attach 1.pdf
3.MM-StrategicPlan-FINAL - no attachments.pdf

CAO Ken Kelly summarized the purpose of the Strategic Plan, Council's role in the process, the 13 priorities, and the summary of consultation with the public. The Mayor opened the floor for discussion and comments.

Comments included:

  • Feedback from public consultation missing the Youth perspective
  • Strategic Plan extends past the term of council
  • Infrastructure and longterm financial plan important items
  • Economic development should be refocused
  • Gaps in the public comments from certain demographics
  • Lack of cell phone and broadband service still a big issue in rural areas
  • 13 priorities should be prioritized to address staffing gaps, financial situation, and needs and wants
  • Projects will be completed internally and by external consultants
  • COVID 19 impact on municipality and agriculture should be addressed
  • Strat plan more Almonte centered, excluding rural areas
  • Public consultation to continue to determine public preference with further discussions
  • Resolution No373-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Minnille

    THAT considering Strategic Plan Priority item 12, Economic and Branding Plan, the conversation reflects the current and future affects and realities of COVID 19.

     

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No374-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT considering Strategic Plan Priority item 12, Economic and Branding Plan, discussions reflect the agriculture and local food systems as a priority.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No375-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT considering the Strategic Plan Priority item 10, Communications and Engagement Plan, discussions include strategies to engage Youth.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No376-20
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Holmes

    THAT the strategic planning process identifies age friendly (including youth), rural, agriculture, COVID-19 and environmental impact items be considered where applicable.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No377-20
    Moved byCouncillor Holmes
    Seconded byCouncillor Maydan

    THAT communications be issued thanking the public for their valuable input and explaining the Strategic Plan process, including other opportunities for public engagement. Each respondent shall receive this communication directly.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution No
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Guerard

    THAT Council accept this report with the results of the public consultation as information;

    AND THAT Council approve the Strategic Plan  2020-23 as amended for implementation

    WITHDRAWN

  • Resolution No378-20
    Moved byCouncillor Maydan
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT Council accept this report with the results of the public consultation as information;

    AND THAT Council approve the Strategic Plan  2020-23 as amended.

    CARRIED

J.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
 

  • Resolution No379-20
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Minnille
    Seconded byCouncillor Dalgity

    THAT By-law 20-088, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills at its special meeting held on the 29th day of September, 2020, be read, passed, signed and sealed in Open Council this 29th day of September, 2020.

    CARRIED

K.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Resolution No380-20
    Moved byCouncillor Dalgity
    Seconded byCouncillor Ferguson

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

    CARRIED
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