Regular Meeting of Council

Be it resolved that the agenda be adopted as presented.

Whereas under subsection 238 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’) every municipality shall pass a procedure by-law for governing the calling, place and proceedings of meeting, and; Whereas subsection 238 (3.1) of the Act states that the applicable procedure by-law may provide that a member of council, of a local board or of a committee of either of them, can participate electronically in a meeting to the extent and in the manner set out in the by-law, and; Whereas subsection 238 (3.3) states that the applicable procedure by-law may provide that, (a) a member of a council, of a local board or of a committee of either of them who is participating electronically in a meeting may be counted in determining whether or not a quorum of members is present at any point in time; and (b) a member of a council, of a local board or of a committee of either of them can participate electronically in a meeting that is open or closed to the public, and; Whereas the Town of Hawkesbury wishes to amend By-law N° 20-2005 to allow members of a council, a board and a committee to participate electronically in a meeting outside of a declared emergency. Be it resolved that Council of the Town of Hawkesbury approves the proposed amendments to By-law N° 20-2005 recommended in document 2021_REC_72 and that a by-law be adopted to this effect.

Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, and; Whereas the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action, and; Whereas all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation, and; Whereas Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process, and; Whereas the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday. Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Hawkesbury does hereby commit to recognizing September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities.

Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 20 to 26, 2021, and; Whereas it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens, and; Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness, and; Whereas CN has requested Town Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality. Be it resolved to support national Rail Safety Week to be held from September 20 to 26, 2021.

Be it resolved that a closed meeting be held at 7:32 p.m. to discuss items 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 as per sections 239 (2) b) and d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as the discussions concern information regarding an identifiable individual and labor relations.

Be it resolved to reopen the meeting at 8:35 p.m.

Be it resolved to confirm the instructions given in-camera to the Chief Administrative Officer.

Be it resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m.