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)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Page 1 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - May 20, 2021 That, in accordance with Section 4.3 of the Township's Procedural By-law, that Councillor Cheryl Ganann be appointed as Chair for the Special Council Meeting of Thursday, May 20, 2021 due to the matter being discussed and the Deputy Mayor (Councillor Harold Jonker) being unable to attend the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Shelley Bradaric, seconded by Councillor William Reilly
Carried
That, Section 3.1 (b) and (c) of the Township's Procedural By-law be waived to address the lack of the 24 hour notice provision for the calling of a special Meeting of Council by the Clerk's Office through a request of the majority of Members of Council; and that this will have no affect on the validity of this meeting and any action taken as all Members of Council were contacted as soon as the meeting was called.
Moved by Councillor Shelley Bradaric, seconded by Councillor Mike Rehner
Carried
That, the next portion of this meeting be closed to the public to consider the following pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act 2001: 2.1 Councillor William Reilly Re: Personal Matters - Public & Private Conduct of Members of Council Applicable closed session exemption: (a) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local Page 2 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - May 20, 2021 board members.
Moved by Councillor Mike Rehner, seconded by Councillor William Reilly
Carried
That, this Special Council meeting does now resume in open session at the hour of 12:16 p.m.
Moved by Councillor William Reilly, seconded by Councillor Mike Rehner
Carried
The Township of West Lincoln would like to extend sincere apologies to Emily Spanton for what it considers inappropriate communication from Mayor Bylsma. Our roles as a government is to create a safe place for residents and the Council of West Lincoln finds Mayor Bylsma’s actions unsettling and not in keeping with our Code of Conduct. For Against Mayor Dave Bylsma X Councillor Shelley Bradaric X Councillor Cheryl Ganann X Councillor Harold Jonker Absent Councillor Mike Rehner X Councillor William Reilly X Councillor Jason Trombetta X Results 6 0
Moved by Councillor William Reilly, seconded by Councillor Shelley Bradaric
Carried
That, Mayor Dave Bylsma be immediately removed from his appointment to Peninsula West Power Inc. for the remainder of his three year term; and, That, staff are hereby directed to contact Mr. Brian Walker, Peninsula West Power CEO to advise him of Council’s decision; and, That, the Township of West Lincoln Council provide and confirm a new representative to sit on the Peninsula West Power Inc. Board at the June 2021 Council meeting. Page 3 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - May 20, 2021 For Against Mayor Dave Bylsma X Councillor Shelley Bradaric X Councillor Cheryl Ganann X Councillor Harold Jonker Absent Councillor Mike Rehner X Councillor William Reilly X Councillor Jason X Trombetta Results 6 0
Moved by Councillor William Reilly, seconded by Councillor Mike Rehner
Carried
That, Mayor Dave Bylsma be removed immediately from the West Lincoln Heritage Committee and that the appointment of another Member of Council be addressed at the June 2021 Planning/Building/Environmental Committee meeting. For Against Mayor Dave Bylsma X Councillor Shelley Bradaric X Councillor Cheryl Ganann X Councillor Harold Jonker Absent Councillor Mike Rehner X Councillor William Reilly X Councillor Jason X Trombetta Results 6 0
Moved by Councillor Shelley Bradaric, seconded by Councillor Jason Trombetta