M I N U T E S
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2003-03-18
York
Room
Meeting No. 5
Attendance
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Mayor D. Cousens
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Regional Councillors T. Wong
B.
O'Donnell
Councillors S. Daurio
J.
Virgilio
G.
McKelvey
J.
Heath
D.
Horchik
K.
Usman
A.
Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
P. Loukes, Director, Operations & Asset
Management
P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Roth, Director, Recreation & Culture
Services
M. Scott, Executive Coordinator
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
M. F. Turner, Commissioner of Strategy,
Innovations and
Partnerships
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The Committee of the Whole meeting convened at the hour of
5:20 p.m. with Mayor D. Cousens in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None declared.
1. MINUTES
OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FEBRUARY 25, 2003 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held
on February 25, 2003 be confirmed.
Carried
2. BUTTONVILLE CRESCENT
SERVICING (5.5 & 5.4)
Corey DeMartino, 8971 Woodbine Avenue, was in attendance in
support of sewers and services being provided for the Buttonville Crescent
area. He advised he has completely
restored the historic home in which he lives and is anxious to protect his
investment. In his opinion, the
Buttonville area is deteriorating because no sewers or servicing is
available. Mr. DeMartino also spoke of
his septic tank being paved over.
Dan Mason, 8953 Woodbine Avenue, was in attendance in
support of a functioning sewer system being provided and supported by the Town
for the Buttonville area. In his
opinion, a sewer system is required to preserve the historic homes in the
area. Mr. Mason also spoke of a weeping
tile bed being removed from his property.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That Committee recess in-camera to consider the in-camera
Committee of the Whole agenda.
3. REGION
OF YORK HEALTH SERVICES
UPDATE ON WEST NILE VIRUS
(13.4)
Margaret McCaffrey, Manager of Health Protection (West Nile
Virus), and Joe Mancuso, Senior Health Inspector, were in attendance and provided
a West Nile Virus 2002 update, an overview and predictions for 2003 as well as
possible methods for control of the virus.
Details of the presentation included:
• the
West Nile transmission cycle
• how
the virus is spread
• signs
and symptoms of the virus
• progression
of the virus: 1999 - 2002
• the
number of incidents in 2002
• progression
of calls in York Region
• prevention
and control activities
• human
surveillance - 2003 plan
• stakeholder
meetings
• proposed
virus control
• mosquito
breeding sites/control
• rolls
and responsibilities - Region/municipalities:
- surveillance
- source
reduction
- vector
control
- communication/education
• the
possible need for municipalities to enact a standing water by-law
• Region
of York inquiry line: 1-800-361-5653
Committee recognized the urgency of reacting to the West
Nile Virus and committed to cooperate with the Region of York in controlling
the situation. The need for the
Province of Ontario to take a leadership role was also noted.
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the presentation by Margaret McCaffrey and Joe Mancuso,
Region of York Health Services, providing an update on the West Nile Virus in
2002 and an overview and predictions for 2003, be received;
And that staff be directed to report back on how the Town of
Markham is responding to the West Nile Virus including a detailed analysis of
the situation;
And that the Town of Markham petition the Province of
Ontario to take a leadership role in the West Nile Virus matter.
Carried
4. SUMMARY OF 2002
REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
FOR COUNCILLORS AND APPOINTEES
TO BOARDS
AND OTHER BODIES FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2002
TO DECEMBER 31, 2002 (13.2.5
& 16.23)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Council receive for information the March 17, 2003
report entitled "Summary of 2002 Remuneration & Expenses for
Councillors and Appointees to Boards and Other Bodies for the Period January
01, 2002 to December 31, 2002".
Carried
5. RICHMOND HILL HYDRO
CLOSING ADJUSTMENT (13.7)
The Town Solicitor confirmed that the purchasers and vendors
have agreed upon closing terms of the agreement regarding Richmond Hill Hydro.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the Mayor, Chief administrative Officer and Clerk be
authorized to execute any agreements, applications and other necessary
documentation necessary to finalize the hydro amalgamation and the purchase of
Richmond Hill Hydro.
Carried
6. 2003 APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY COMMITTEES/BOARDS
(16.24)
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
Markham Public Library Board
That Patricia Durst be appointed to the Markham Public
Library Board, replacing Belinda Tang, for a term to expire November 30, 2003.
Carried
7. EVEREST EXPEDITION 2003
FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR GLENN
EDWARDS (12.2.6)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the Town of Markham congratulates Mr. Glenn Edwards on
his efforts to be the first Canadian to climb Mount Everest without
supplementary oxygen;
And that Council of the Town of Markham extend support to
Mr. Edwards in his endeavours to raise $88,500 for the Children's Wish
Foundation of Canada through the Everest Expedition by endorsing an immediate
staff fundraising drive with the Town assisting in any way possible.
Carried
8. YORK REGIONAL POLICE
"TARTAN" GALA
FUNDRAISING DINNER AND DANCE
(12.2.6)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That approval be granted for the purchase of one (1) table
for the Second Annual York Regional Police "Tartan" fundraising
dinner and dance gala to be held on Friday, April 4, 2003 at the Hollywood
Princess Meeting, Convention and Banquet Centre, 2800 Highway 7 West, Vaughan.
Carried