71substantive motions movedof 32 meetings the minutes record them at
9procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
58substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
11meetings recorded absentof 32 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
Mayor Towndale is currently a Board Member with Good Roads (formerly the Ontario Good Roads Association), and has previously served on a number of Boards in the local area including the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce, River Institute, Habitat for Humanity Cornwall and the Counties, and Sexual Assault Support Services of SD&G and Akwesasne. Outside of Council, Mayor Towndale is an active member of the Primary Reserve of the Canadian Armed Forces, serving with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders as an Infantry Officer holding the rank of Captain.
Whereas the City of Cornwall is a border community with a port of entry to New York State; and Whereas the City of Cornwall is an active member of the Border Mayors Alliance; and Whereas the City of Cornwall is committed to supporting the local economy and mitigating the impact of potential US tariffs; and Whereas revising procurement policies to prioritize local and Canadian goods and services ca
Whereas the Council for the City of Cornwall passed By-Law #2024- 033, the “Business Licensing By-Law” on April 30, 2024; and Whereas this by-law has resulted in business license fees increasing by as much as 1,000% in a single year; and Whereas this by-law has essentially eliminated the simplified renewal process for business licenses; and Whereas a local survey by the Canadian Federation of Inde
Mayor Justin Towndale stepped down and Acting Mayor Carilyne Hébert took over chairing. Motion to not contribute $410,397 to the Road Infrastructure Reserve.
Whereas Cornwall Culture Fest has been established as an annual event in our community; and Whereas Culture Fest, as a spiritual successor to World Fest, provides an opportunity to showcase local diversity; and Whereas Culture Fest organizers are requesting in kind support, for free transit and park use and maintenance, but regrettably did not apply via the Community Partners programs. Now therefo
Whereas Report 2024-71-Financial Services indicated that the City of Cornwall currently has generators that are non-compliant and in need of upgrades in order to bring them in line with TSSA standards; and Whereas the cost for the upgrades is an unbudgeted expense of $263,340.85; and Now therefore be it resolved that Administration provide Council with the years of purchase and installation for ea
Now therefore be it resolved that The City of Cornwall re-establish the Youth Advisory Committee; and Now therefore be it further resolved that Terms of Reference be drafted for the Committee and presented to Council for approval
Now therefore be it resolved that Staff prepare the 2025 General Taxation Budget with a goal of no more than 4% tax levy increase excluding growth and provide similar objectives to the Police Services Board; and Now therefore be it further resolved that Council and Staff support the community with expanded consultations in the annual budget process ensuring increased public participation.
Motion to receive the Unfinished Business Listing for September 26, 2022.
Motion to go in to the Committee of the Whole.
Motion to go into the Committee of the Whole.
Motion to approve proceeding with development scenario 3, as outlined in this report, with a cost of up to $13,000,000.
Motion to approve the Business Licensing Exemption Request.
Motion to receive the Unfinished Business Listing for June 27, 2022.
Motion to defer this matter in order to allow waste haulers more time. Motion to Defer
Motion to adopt the Agenda as amended.
Motion to request Administration to prepare a report on the feasibility of replacing the curb.
Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of April 25, 2022.
Motion to request Administration to prepare a report on the feasibility to strike a Ad Hoc Committee to review the current Medical Scholarship Policy and bring recommendations to Council for an updated policy.
Motion to adopt By-law 2022-056, listed on the Agenda.
Motion to go in to the Committee of the Whole.
Motion to receive Report 2022-28-Infrastructure and Municipal Works.
Motion to go into the Committee of the Whole.
Motion to approve Resolution Number 2022-06.
Motion to adopt the following minutes: #2022-02 Regular Meeting of January 24, 2022 #2022-03 (1) Special Meeting of January 25, 2022 #2022-03 (2) Special Meeting of January 26, 2022
Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented.
Motion to adopt the Agenda as amended.
Motion to defer this matter until it can be discussion in an In-Camera Meeting of Council On Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
Motion to receive Report 2021-106-FS for tax write-offs and adjustments under Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and tax refunds from decisions made by the Assessment Review Board (ARB).
Motion to go into the Committee of the Whole.
Motion to adopt the Agendas as presented.
Motion to go into the Committee of the Whole.
Motion to receive the Third Quarter Non-Competitive Procurement Report for the period ending September 30, 2021.
Motion to go into the Committee of the Whole.
Motion to receive the Second Quarter Non-Competitive Procurement Report for the period ending June 30, 2021.
Motion to adopt the following Minutes as presented: Thursday, June 23, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021
Motion to direct Administration to move forward with a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
Motion to receive Report 2021-68-Financial Services prepared in accordance with Section 12 of O.Reg. 82/98 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (Act).
Motion to adopt By-laws 2021-079 and 2021-080 as listed on the Agenda.
Motion to receive Report 2021-112 as presented, including the accompanying Power Point Presentation on the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).
Motion to authorize the temporary closure of Pitt Street from Second Street to First Street and from First Street to 58 Pitt Street on the dates requested.