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 (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved that the agenda be adopted after the following item is removed: 15.1 Employment contract for the Chief Administrative Officer.
Moved by Robert Lefebvre, seconded by Raymond Campbell
Carried
Whereas the contract for the preparation of the tender documents was awarded to the firm WSP, and; Whereas the firm WSP is very familiar with the file and has the necessary qualifications to perform this type of work. Be it resolved to derogate from the Procurement Policy of goods and / or services and grant the following contract to the engineering firm WSP as project administrator and inspection service, as recommended to the document 2021_REC_46.
Moved by Yves Paquette, seconded by Raymond Campbell
Carried
Whereas the superintendent of Public Works has given his notice of retirement, and; Whereas the title of the position has been modified to foreman of Public Works, and; Whereas the recruitment process was duly observed. Be it resolved that the position of foreman of Public Works be granted to Sylvain Chamaillard as recommended in document 2021_REC_45.
Moved by Robert Lefebvre, seconded by Lawrence Bogue
Carried
Whereas accurate and complete census data support programs and services that benefit our community. Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Hawkesbury supports the 2021 Census, and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at www.census.gc.ca.
Moved by Antonios Tsourounakis, seconded by Lawrence Bogue
Carried
Be it resolved that a closed meeting be held at 9:01 p.m. to discuss items 15.1 and 15.2 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.
Moved by Robert Lefebvre, seconded by Raymond Campbell
Carried
Be it resolved to reopen the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
Moved by Yves Paquette, seconded by Robert Lefebvre
Carried
Whereas the position of chief building officer is vacant since December 2020, and; Whereas there have been many postings, and the position has been modified to include the By-law department, and; Whereas the candidate that has been selected is only interested in a part time position, and; Whereas it is possible for the position to be part time. Be it resolved to hire Marc-André Décoeur on a part time basis for the position of chief building officer starting May 17 th 2021, as recommended in document 2021_REC_43 and that a by-law be adopted to this effect.
Moved by Yves Paquette, seconded by Antonios Tsourounakis
Carried
Be it resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Moved by Yves Paquette, seconded by Raymond Campbell