Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (7 motions)
6 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the open session agenda dated January 19th, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Barry, seconded by Councillor Wayne Wiggins
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the definition of meeting in the Town’s procedural by-law be amended as follows: “a meeting is where a quorum of members is present and members discuss or otherwise deal with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of the council, local board or committee.”
Moved by Councillor Mary, seconded by Councillor Tracy McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby permit electronic participation at Council meetings, AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Bancroft’s procedural by-law be further amended to reflect the following: A member participating electronically cannot be counted towards quorum. A member participating electronically is not permitted to participate in closed sessions of Council. Participation is not permitted for Committee meetings or meetings of local boards. A member participating electronically cannot act as Chair of the meeting. The electronic participation must be arranged with the Clerk no less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting, and the reason given for electronic participation must be to the satisfaction of the Clerk. A member participating electronically may vote, provided they were present (electronically) for the entirety of the discussion surrounding the resolution on the table. If the electronic communication is
Moved by Deputy Mayor Charles, seconded by Councillor Mary Kavanagh
Lost
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby move into closed session pursuant to the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Section 239 (2) (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. General Nature: Code of Conduct
Moved by Councillor Barry, seconded by Councillor Mary Kavanagh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to carry out all actions as approved in the January 19th, 2018 closed session of Council.
Moved by Councillor Mary, seconded by Councillor Barry McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-laws be introduced and read a first, second and third time and be finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding: By-Law #12-2018, Being a By-Law to amend the Town of Bancroft's Procedural By-Law #17-2011.
Moved by Councillor Mary, seconded by Councillor Tracy McGibbon
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on January 19th, 2018 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law #13-2018.
Moved by Councillor Barry, seconded by Councillor Wayne Wiggins