The Scugog Record

Council Meeting

May 31, 2021

What was decided (15 motions)

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

THAT this Council enter into a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees, pursuant to section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss the following staff reports:  CONF-2021-004 Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee Appointments  CONF-2021-005 Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointments
Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Guido
Carried
That Council rise from Closed Session at 6:23PM.
Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Ross
Carried
1. That Report CONF-2021-004, entitled “Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee Appointment”, be received; and 2. That John Mackey be appointed as the business owner or lake-based tourism operator to the Scugog Tourism Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term subject to the passing of By-law 19-21. Council Meeting, May 31, 2021
Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor McDougall
Carried
1. That Report CONF-2021-005, entitled “Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointments”, be received; and 2. That Ms. Candace Morgan and Ms. Patricia Thomas be appointed to the Scugog Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022.
Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
THAT the presentation regarding the Proposed Long-Term Care Facility and MZO 1520, 1540 and 1580 Reach Street by Larry Corrigan and Don Farquharson, Co Chairs of the Local ROT/ERO Senior Advocacy Committee be received.
Moved by Councillor McDougall, seconded by Councillor Ross
Carried
Council Meeting, May 31, 2021 THAT the items listed under Section 10, Consent Agenda, be approved, save and except for items 10.1.1, 10.1.8, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.3.1 and 10.4.5.
Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor McDougall
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting of April 26, 2021, be adopted, save and except Resolution CR-2021-102. THAT Resolution CR-2021-102 be amended to read as follows: That the Minutes of the Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of April 6, 2021 be received, save and except Council Meeting, May 31, 2021 for the recommendation regarding Heritage Sign Guidelines and the recommendations regarding the two Heritage Grants for 229 Queen Street - Anja of Sweden and 223 Queen Street - Framers Gallery, which shall be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Wotten
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Scugog Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of May 4, 2021, be received, save and except for the recommendation regarding the Street Naming Policy Working Group, which shall be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Wotten
Carried
1. That Report CAO-2021-004, Policy – Hiring of Temporary Resources, be received; and 2. That Council approve the Hiring of Temporary Resources Policy as contained in Attachment No. 1 to provide flexibility to hire short term resources within available staffing budgets.
Moved by Councillor Guido, seconded by Councillor Wotten
Carried
1. That Report COMS-2021-012 – Virtual Canada Day 2021 Celebration Overview, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Kiezebrink
Carried
THAT the correspondence received from the Township of Clarington regarding Supporting Hair Service Establishments Remaining Open During COVID Shutdown, be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Kiezebrink, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
Council Meeting, May 31, 2021 THAT By-Law 22-21, be read a First, Second, and Third time and finally passed this 31st day of May, 2021, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.
Moved by Councillor McDougall, seconded by Councillor Ross
Carried
Whereas all businesses have been severely affected by the restrictions of operations during the covid-19 crisis; Whereas when inside service for “eat in” establishments is once again permitted, the number of tables and the number of patrons may be restricted; Whereas these distancing restrictions reduce the revenue and viability of the business, as well as the opportunity for indoor events; Whereas when seasonal patios are allowed, it will help to augment the loss of inside seating and provide an opportunity for concerts/live music; Whereas a special event permit is required for a patio to have a concert/live music; Therefore, be it resolved that when a Provincial Regulation permits live music on an outdoor patio that the special event permit fee be waived for 2021 for all restaurants within the Township of Scugog.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Guido
Carried
THAT By-Law 23-21 confirming the proceedings of the Regular Council meeting held Monday, May 31, 2021, be read a First, Second, and Third time and finally passed this 31st day of May, 2021, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.
Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Brown
Carried
THAT this meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Guido, seconded by Councillor Ross
Carried

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