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Regular Meeting of Council
November 9, 2020
What was decided (18 motions)
17 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Motion to adopt the Agenda as amended.
Moved by Glen Grant, seconded by Elaine MacDonald
Carried
Motion to go into Committee of the Whole and to consider and refer all Minutes, Presentations, Delegations, Consent Correspondence, Resolutions, Reports and By-laws to that Committee.
Moved by Carilyne Hébert, seconded by Todd Bennett
Carried
Motion to adopt the Minutes of October 26, 2020 as presented.
Moved by Elaine MacDonald, seconded by Claude E. McIntosh
Carried
Motion to direct Administration to prepare a report on this matter.
Moved by Glen Grant, seconded by Carilyne Hébert
Carried
Motion to adopt the Consent Items as presented.
Moved by Dean Hollingsworth, seconded by Syd Gardiner
Carried
Motion to submit the approved Cornwall Water Financial Plan as part of the water license renewal application to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Moved by Glen Grant, seconded by Elaine MacDonald
Carried
Motion to submit the approved Cornwall Water Financial Plan as part of the water license renewal application to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Elaine MacDonald, seconded by Todd Bennett
Carried
a. Motion to approve the Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Protection Policy as presented; and b. direct Administration to prepare a report to address the actionable items / recommendations of the Environment and Climate Change Committee.
Moved by Eric Bergeron, seconded by Carilyne Hébert
Carried
Motion to receive Report 2020-391-PDR and direct Administration to proceed with the following items in the short term: a. $15,000 seasonal installation of decorative string lights on and around the clock tower to celebrate the 2020 Christmas season b. the establishment of a toboggan hill for the 2021 winter season at the splashpad for an estimated cost of $5,000; and. the clearing of snow for the 2021 winter season from the lit portions of the multi-use path network in Lamoureux Park for an estimated cost of $15,000
Moved by Dean Hollingsworth, seconded by Todd Bennett
Carried
Motion to refer the installation of an insulated ceiling in the splashpad washroom at an estimated cost of $25,000 to the 2021 Budget Deliberations.
Moved by Dean Hollingsworth, seconded by Syd Gardiner
Defeated
Motion to receive the Unfinished Business Listing for November 9, 2020.
Moved by Glen Grant, seconded by Todd Bennett
Carried
Motion to receive Report 2020-401-Infrastructure and Municipal Works
Moved by Glen Grant, seconded by Carilyne Hébert
Carried
Motion to receive Report 2020-346-Financial Services.
Moved by Elaine MacDonald, seconded by Maurice Dupelle
Carried
a. Motion to direct Administration to prepare a report on the costs associated with opening a campground with a mix of tent and serviced RV lots, and number of Yurts that can be used for on and off season use, complete with a check in/general store facility, and landscaping the area close to the boat launch into a swimming area, complete with a sand covered beach; and b. Motion to direct Administration to reach out for information and operating models from provincial and municipally run campgrounds that are located close to or inside urban boundaries.
Moved by Todd Bennett, seconded by Eric Bergeron
Carried
Motion that The Corporation of the City of Cornwall send a letter to Premier Doug Ford for a more targeted approach that is data driven and backed by evidence in order to maintain public support for public health guidelines during the pandemic.
Moved by Glen Grant, seconded by Justin Towndale
Carried
Motion to adopt By-laws 2020-140 to 2020-143 inclusive, as listed on the Agenda.
Moved by Carilyne Hébert, seconded by Glen Grant
Carried
Motion to adopt the Confirming By-law 2020-144.
Moved by Todd Bennett, seconded by Carilyne Hébert
Carried
Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, November 9, 2020 at 9:50 p.m.