2002-11-26 -7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 20
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero (5:20 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G.
McKelvey (5:10 p.m.) Councillor J. Heath (5:40 p.m.), Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (13)
Moved by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) 2003
Appointments to Advisory Committees/Boards (16.24)
(2) Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC) - New Property Assessment (13.0)
(3) Jessamyn
Holdings Limited, German Mills Road, Thornhill (10.7)
(4) Acquisition & Conveyance of Strip of
Land Fronting the Unionville Home Society (8.6)
(5) Markham
Hydro Distribution Inc., Issuance o Rebate Cheques & impact of New
Legislation (13.7)
(6) IBM - 85th Anniversary Installation Of
Banners (12.2.6)
(7) Region of York Dewatering Issue - 16th
Avenue Sewer (5.5)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on November 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
(Council
Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey,
Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A.
Chiu. (13)
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Acting Commissioner of Development
Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
P. Loukes,
Director of Operations & Asset Management
J. Mascarin,
Acting Town Solicitor
D. McClean,
Fire Chief
P. Miller,
Acting Manager, Secretariat Services
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community & Fire
Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor
J. Virgilio disclosed an interest regarding Clause 4, Report No. 61, 2002 with
respect to Main Street Unionville Holdings Inc., 175 Main Street, Unionville,
by nature of representing the owner of the property, and did not take part in
the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
such matter.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Council rise from the Committee of the
Whole and the Chairman report.
CARRIED
Mayor D.
Cousens reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole
meeting:
(1) 2003
APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY
COMMITTEES/BOARDS (16.24)
Achievement and Civic Recognition Awards
Committee (ACRA)
That the following person be appointed to the
Achievement and Civic Recognition Awards Committee:
Nat Kashinath - term to expire November 30, 2005
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -
cont'd
Canada Day Committee
That the following persons be
appointed to the Canada Day Committee:
Tara Willis - term to expire November 30, 2003
Satish Ummat - term to expire November 30, 2003
Daycare Committee
And that the following
appointments to the Daycare Committee, be confirmed:
Graeme Allan - term to expire March 31, 2003
Helen Soehner - term to expire March 31, 2003
Michelle Alley - term
to expire March 31, 2003
Carol Mackay - term to expire March 31, 2003
Carla Faris - term to expire March 31, 2003
Tammy Roth - term to expire March 31, 2003
Elaine Lee - term to expire March 31, 2003
Peter Coome - term to expire March 31, 2003
Cathy McKnight - term
to expire March 31, 2003
Aileen Swan - term to expire March 31, 2003
Courtney Chang - term
to expire March 31, 2003
Frederick Horsman Varley Art
Gallery Board
And that the following persons be
appointed to the Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board:
Andreas Rothe -
term to expire November 30, 2003
Brian Roman -
term to expire November 30, 2004
William Pickering -
term to expire November 30, 2005
Robert McCulloch -
term to expire November 30, 2005
Stan Neal -
term to expire November 30, 2005
Howard Back -
term to expire November 30, 2005
German Mills Community Centre Board
And that the following appointments to the German Mills Community
Centre Board be confirmed:
Erin Cattral -
term to expire December 31, 2003
Kathy Branny -
term to expire December 31, 2003
Stan Solomon -
term to expire December 31, 2003
Eileen Carter -
term to expire December 31, 2003
Helen Duffy -
term to expire December 31, 2003
Myra Bechtel -
term to expire December 31, 2003
Heintzman House Community Centre
Board
And that the resignation of
Councillor Erin Shapero from the Heintzman House Community Centre Board, be
received;
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -
cont'd
Heritage Markham
Marie Jones - term to expire November 30, 2005
Susan Casella - term to expire November 30, 2005
Elizabeth Plashkes - term to expire November 30, 2005
Keith Irish - term to expire November 30, 2005
Information Markham
That the following appointments
to Information Markham, be confirmed:
Catherine Biss - term
to expire May 31, 2003
Sam Bowman - term to expire May 31, 2003
Peter Miller - term to expire May 31, 2003
David Harper - term to expire May 31, 2003
Audrey Daga - term to expire May 31, 2003
Barry Dales - term to expire May 31, 2003
Art Moad - term to expire May 31, 2003
Violet Glase - term to expire May 31, 2003
Mary Grande - term to expire May 31, 2003
Kevin Moore - term to expire May 31, 2003
Patricia Taggart - term
to expire May 31, 2003
Sara Tam - term to expire May 31, 2003
Main Street Markham Committee
And that the following persons be
appointed to the Main Street Markham Committee:
Robert Lipka -
duration of mandate
Mark Champion -
duration of mandate
Jonathan Mingay -
duration of mandate
Markham Conservation Committee
Donna Sardone - term to expire November 30, 2005
Joan Jenkyn - term to expire November 30, 2005
Romila Verma - term to expire November 30, 2005
Stephanie Sokolyk - term to expire November 30, 2005
Markham Mobility Foundation
And that the following
appointments to the Markham Mobility Foundation be confirmed:
Jean Anne Dodge - term
to expire June 20, 2003
Warren Carroll - term
to expire June 20, 2003
Don Reid - term to expire June 20, 2003
Bob Mansour - term to expire June 20, 2003
Bob Sherwood - term to expire June 20, 2003
Vivienne Hansford - term
to expire June 20, 2003
Tony Masongsong - term
to expire June 20, 2003
Gary Kay - term to expire June 20, 2003
Linda Doyle - term to expire June 20, 2003
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -
cont'd
Paul Cohen - term to expire June 20, 2003
Ralph Davidson - term
to expire June 20, 2003
James Li - term to expire June 20, 2003
Glenn Reid - term to expire June 20, 2003
Peter Oliver - term to expire June 20, 2003
Francine Fowles - term
to expire June 20, 2003
Jason LaLonde - term
to expire June 20, 2003
Enzo Morini - term to expire June 20, 2003
Glen Waugh - term to expire June 20, 2003
Bill O'Donnell - term
to expire November 30, 2003
Don Gordon (Secretary)
Markham Museum Board
And that the following persons be
appointed to the Markham Museum Board:
Gordon Case -
term to expire November 30, 2005
John Bayfield -
term to expire November 30, 2003
Markham Public Library Board
And that the following person be
appointed to the Markham Public Library Board:
Edward Brewer - term to expire November 30, 2003
Markham Race Relations Committee
And that the following persons be
appointed to the Markham Race Relations Committee:
Ashna Kohli - term to expire November 30, 2005
Nuzhat Hussain - term to expire November 30, 2005
Anna Searles - term to expire November 30, 2005
Moe Mohammed - term to expire November 30, 2005
Jan Godschalk - term to expire November 30, 2005
Rohit Ummat - term to expire November 30, 2005
Rose Law - term to expire November 30, 2005
Markham Theatre Board
That the following persons be appointed to
the Markham Theatre Board:
Elaine Rubin - term to expire November 30, 2005
Joyce Scobie - term to expire November 30, 2005
Maxine Houghton - term to expire November 30, 2005
Mario Miranda - term to expire November 30, 2005
Brian Harvey - term to expire November 30, 2005
Region of York Solid Waste
Management Committee
And that the resignation of
Councillor Erin Shapero from the Region of York Solid Waste Management
Committee, be received;
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -
cont'd
Victoria Square Community Centre
Board
And that the following
appointments to the Victoria Square Community Centre Board, be confirmed:
Gord Combdon - term to expire December 31, 2003
Edith Friedel - term to expire December 31, 2003
Joy Mortson - term to expire December 31, 2003
Jean McCron - term to expire December 31, 2003
Ruth Brock - term to expire December 31, 2003
James Barker - term to expire December 31, 2003
Councillor Dan Horchik - term to expire November 30, 2003
(2) MUNICIPAL
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION (MPAC)
NEW PROPERTY ASSESSMENT (13.0)
That the presentation by the Treasurer providing information to assist
Council in responding to inquiries from constituents regarding the new property
assessment information, be received.
(3) JESSAMYN
HOLDINGS LIMITED
GERMAN MILLS ROAD, THORNHILL
(10.7)
That Council receive a report from the
Inquiry Officer on the Hearing of Necessity held on October 23, 2002 pursuant
to s. 7 of the Expropriations Act and defer consideration of the matter to
the December 10, 2002 Council meeting or an evening meeting of Council to be
determined.
(4) ACQUISITION
AND CONVEYANCE OF STRIP
OF LAND FRONTING THE
UNIONVILLE HOME SOCIETY (8.6)
That authority be granted to forward a letter
to the Province of Ontario confirming the acquisition by the Town of Markham of
a 0.96 acre parcel of land, Registered Plan 65R-21737, Plan 3057 and 3988,
located on the North side of Highway 7 west of the CNR right of way and the
conveyance of same to the Unionville Home Society.
(5) MARKHAM
HYDRO DISTRIBUTION INC.
ISSUANCE OF REBATE CHEQUES AND
IMPACT OF NEW LEGISLATION
(13.7)
That staff be directed to issue Markham Hydro
Distribution Inc. rebate cheques to consumers prior to December 31, 2002;
And that staff be directed to bring forward a
report and recommendation as soon as possible with respect to the impact of new
legislation regarding the profit or not-for-profit status of the utility.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -
cont'd
(6) IBM
- 85TH ANNIVERSARY
INSTALLATION OF BANNERS
(12.2.6)
Banners recognizing the 85th anniversary of
IBM in Canada will be installed throughout the Town of Markham.
(7) REGION
OF YORK
DEWATERING ISSUE - 16TH AVENUE
SEWER (5.5)
That the verbal report from Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti providing an update in connection with enhancements
instituted by the Region of York to the remedies and processes for the 16th
Avenue sewer dewatering issue and the impact on wells, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES
- NOVEMBER 12, 2002
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the Minutes
of the Council Meeting held on November 12, 2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
(1) 2002
SILVER DOLPHIN AWARD (6.4)
Council
presented the 2002 Silver Dolphin National/International Level Award to Mr.
Scott Chester of the Markham Aquatic Club and the 2002 Silver Dolphin
Local/Provincial Level Award to Ms. Courtney Hill of the Markham Diving
Club. Mr. Chester's award was accepted
by Mr. Paul Raven, Board of Directors, Markham Aquatic Club.
4. PRESENTATIONS - cont'd
(2) CONSERVATION
FOUNDATION OF GREATER
TORONTO AND THE OAK RIDGES
MORAINE
LAND TRUST (12.2.6)
Councillor
Erin Shapero presented a plaque of appreciation to Council from the
Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto and the Oak Ridges Moraine Land
Trust for support of the Charles Sauriol Environmental Dinner.
5. DELEGATIONS
(1) Ron Christie, Chair,
Rouge Park Alliance, regarding the Eastern Markham Strategic Review in support
of the need to maintain provincial lands in the Agricultural Preserve in the
Duffin-Rouge Corridor in public ownership (Clause 3, Report 62, 2002) (10.8)
(2) Glen Debaeremaeker,
Chair, Save the Rouge Valley System, regarding the Eastern Markham Strategic
Review in support of the need to maintain provincial lands in the Agricultural
Preserve in the Duffin-Rouge Corridor in public ownership. (Clause 3, Report
62, 2002) (10.8)
(3) Jim Robb, Friends of
the Rouge Watershed, regarding the Eastern Markham Strategic Review in support
of the need to maintain provincial lands in the Agricultural Preserve in the
Duffin-Rouge Corridor in public ownership (Clause 3, Report 62, 2002) (10.8)
(4) Bernadette Manning
regarding the Eastern Markham Strategic Review, in support of protection of the
family farm and of the resolution before Council this date and submitting a
poster from the students of Sir Richard W. Scott Elementary School. (see Clause
3, Report 62, 2002) (10.8)
(5) Mike Whittamore,
Whittamore Farms, in support of a full and open discussion and an unbiased
review of the Eastern Markham lands. (see Clause 3, Report 62, 2002) (10.8)
(6) Stephen Brunswick,
Teplitsky Colson Barristers, on behalf of tenant farmers and in support of a
full and open discussion of all aspects to be taken into consideration in the
Eastern Markham Strategic Review. (see Clause 3, Report 62, 2002) (10.8)
(7) Susan Kirk, in support
of protection of tenant farmers and asking to be kept informed of meetings in
connection with the Eastern Markham Strategic Review. (see Clause 3, Report 62,
2002) (10.8)
(8) Bev Driscoll, in
support of the tenant purchase plan and in defence of her rights and those of
other members of the tenant purchase plan. (see Clause 3, Report 62, 2002)
(10.8)
5. DELEGATIONS - cont'd
(9) Mike Colle, MPP
Eglinton Lawrence, providing information regarding the status of the Crombie
Panel and advising of the position of the Liberal government in support of the
protection of the Markham agricultural lands. (see Clause 3, Report 62, 2002)
(10.8)
(10) Mario D'Amico, in
support of a 4-way stop sign at Raymerville Drive and Crandall Drive and of
speed humps near the intersection. (see Report 63, Clause 1) (5.12)
(11) Dennis Sacks,
Vice-President Marketing, Pepsi Bottling Group, confirming the support of the
Pepsi Bottling Group for the community and the Town of Markham. (see Report 61,
Clause 2) (7.12)
6(a) REPORT NO. 60 - COMMUNITY SERVICES &
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clauses (4) and (5).
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
That Report
No. 60 - Community Services & Environment Committee be received and
adopted.
November 11, 2002
(1) PESTICIDE REDUCTION STEERING COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
(16.24)
That
the Terms of Reference, approved by the Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee,
at its meeting held September 19, 2002, and with which staff concur, be
adopted.
(2) RECREATION,
CULTURE AND LIBRARY FACILITY
MASTER PLAN UPDATE (6.4 &
6.5 & 3.19)
That
Council approve the process to update the 1999 Recreation, Culture and Library
Facility Master Plan;
And
that the 2002 review process include outdoor recreation and sport field needs;
And
that Appendix A, entitled "Facility Development Status and
Timelines", attached to the staff report, be revised to include
information relating to Markham Community Centre & Library at Hwy 48 &
Hwy 7;
6(a) REPORT
NO. 60 - COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE - cont'd
And
that time be set aside at the beginning of the December 9, 2002 Community
Services and Environment Committee to receive a presentation from staff,
followed by discussion, on the Recreation, Culture and Library Facility Master
Plan;
And
that the Executive Steering Committee for the Thornhill Community Centre
Expansion Project meet as soon as possible to discuss issues and receive
information on the process to date.
(3) REVISED SOCCER ALLOCATION POLICY (6.4
& 2.1)
That
the report entitled "Revised Soccer Allocation Policy" be received;
And
that the revised Indoor Soccer Allocation Policy be approved for the 2002/2003
soccer season.
(4) PREVENTING
VANDALISM AND VIOLENCE IN
TOWN FACILITIES - PROPOSED
POLICY (6.4 & 2.1)
That Council approve the policy for dealing
with vandalism and violence in Town facilities, subject to the phrase
"unacceptable behaviour and abusive language" being included in the
title of "Violence" on Page 2 of the policy and appropriate changes
be made throughout the policy as required;
And that staff be requested to review the
feasibility of also including "sports fields, and other Town
property" in the Violence and Vandalism Policy, and report back to the
Community Services and Environment Committee.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion
to amend)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Clause (4) be amended to delete the words in Paragraph 1 "…under the definition of "Violence"
on Page 2 of the policy" and replace with the words "…in the
title of "Violence" on Page 2 of the policy and appropriate changes
be made throughout the policy as required".
CARRIED
6(a) REPORT
NO. 60 - COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE - cont'd
(5) INTERNATIONAL STONE SCULPTURE
SYMPOSIUM IN MARKHAM 2004 (6.5
& 6.12)
That Council
endorse hosting the International Stone Sculpture Symposium in Markham in 2004,
organized under the auspices of the ECHO Research Institute, with The Frederick
Horsman Varley Art Gallery of Markham assuming a supportive role and serving as
the official institutional liaison for the event;
And that a Steering Committee be formed to act as advisors to the
Sculpture Symposium organizers in relation to various aspects of event
planning; i.e. sponsorship solicitation, programming, site specifications,
visitor services, promotion and community relations, comprising representatives
from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, i.e.:
• Two
members of Council (to be appointed by Council)
• Two
members of the ECHO Research Institute (Linda Cherry Soudack and Dr. Jadwiga
Byszewski)
• One
member of the Program Committee/Gallery Board, The Varley Art Gallery (Bill
Pickering)
• Director/Curator,
The Varley Art Gallery (Sharon Gaum-Kuchar)
• One
member of the Urban Design Group (Linda Irvine)
• One
member of the Unionville Business Improvement Areas (BIA) – (Karen Chadwick);
And that permission be granted (and issuance of a permit if required)
to host the International Stone Sculpture Symposium on the property of Toogood
Pond, pending the suitability of the location after site analysis;
And that logistical support for preparing and completing the Sculpture
Symposium site on
Toogood Pond be provided through services in kind as the municipal
contribution to the event;
And that the Steering Committee provide advice to the Symposium
organizers on potential sources of independent financing to target for the
project (estimated @ $350,000.);
And that the
matter of incorporating the completed sculptures into the environs of Toogood
Pond as part of a newly created Sculpture Garden and prominent facet of The
Varley Art Gallery’s permanent art collection, be referred to the Public Art
Policy Steering Committee for consideration;
And that the
following Members of Council be appointed to the International Stone Sculpture
Symposium Steering Committee:
Councillor J. Heath
Councillor J. Virgilio (subject to his
concurrence)
DEFERRED
(See following motion
to defer)
6(a) REPORT
NO. 60 - COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE - cont'd
Moved
by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded
by Councillor A. Chiu
That Clause 5, Report No. 60 be deferred and referred to the December
10, 2002 to permit staff the opportunity to confirm with the organizers the
ultimate location of the art pieces.
CARRIED
(6) FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF TORONTO FIRE
SERVICES (7.15)
That
the Mayor and Council authorize the Fire Chief, or designate, to negotiate with
the City of Toronto with the intent to enter into a mutually beneficial Fire
Protection Services Agreement;
And
that the agreement be for the reciprocal provision of fire and emergency
services in the event of an emergency;
And
that Council direct the Mayor and Clerk of the Town of Markham to sign the Fire
Protection Services Agreement when one is created;
And
further that Town officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect to this agreement.
(7) EXTENSION OF FINAL REPORT DEADLINE -
PESTICIDE REDUCTION STEERING
COMMITTEE (5.7 & 16.24)
That
the deadline date for the submission of the final report of the Pesticide
Reduction Steering Committee to Council be extended to February 2003.
(8) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING – NOVEMBER
11, 2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 61 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clause (2), (3), (4) and (6).
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
That Report
No. 61 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
November 18, 2002
(1) FREDERICK HORSMAN VARLEY ART GALLERY
BOARD
REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THROUGH
VARLEY ART FOUNDATION (6.12)
That
the presentation of Mr. Stewart Coxford, Chair, and Mr. Michael Chortyk, of the
Varley Art Gallery Board, with respect to requesting permission to purchase a
piece of art through the Varley Art Foundation, be received;
And
that Council authorize the expenditure of funds to assist the Art Acquisition
Sub-Committee of the Varley Art Gallery Board in the acquisition of a work of
art at an upcoming auction; such funds to be in the form of an interest free
loan, which is to be paid back from the Varley-McKay Art Foundation endowment
fund.
(2) 144-R-02 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SOFT
DRINKS
AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT (7.12)
That
RFP 144-R-02 for Supply and Delivery of Soft Drinks and Related Equipment be
awarded to the highest ranked acceptable bidder, Pepsi Bottling Group (Pepsi)
for a term of THREE (3) years commencing January 2, 2003 with an option to
renew for an additional TWO (2) years, based on mutual agreement and with conditions
that provide a financial return;
And
that staff be authorized to exercise the option to extend the contract for an
additional TWO (2) years upon expiry of the third year, provided that both
organizations are satisfied with past performance and can agree to the terms of
sponsorship for 2006 and 2007;
And
that the $35,000.00 annual beverage exclusivity funds and the one time
$50,000.00 signing bonus received be credited to Recreation and Culture Capital
Reserve Account;
And
further that information be provided to all Members of Council with respect to
the pricing of the beverages that would be offered to the community.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 61 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE - cont'd
…………………………………………
Councillor
K. Usman withdrew from the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
…………………………………………
(3) TAXI LICENSING - DIGITAL SURVEILLANCE
CAMERAS AND
ALTERNATIVE SAFETY FEATURES,
VEHICLE AGE (2.23)
That
the installation of digital surveillance cameras and alternative safety
features in taxis in the Town of Markham be at the discretion of the taxi
owner;
And
that a cap of seven years be imposed as the maximum permitted age of vehicles
under the Taxi By-Law. This would be
subject to written notification advising each taxi owner of the restriction and
a phase-in period granted until February 28, 2004.
(BY-LAW 2002-266)
CARRIED
(See following motion
to amend which was Lost)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That Clause (3) be amended to delete the words in Paragraph 1 "…
at the discretion of the taxi owners" and the following be substituted
therefor:
"…required as of February 28, 2002".
LOST (5:7)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor
J. Heath, Councillor A. Chiu. (5)
NAYS: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell,
Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor D. Horchik, Mayor D.
Cousens. (7)
ABSENT: Councillor K. Usman.
6(b) REPORT NO. 61 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE - cont'd
(4) MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE HOLDINGS INC.
175 MAIN STREET,
UNIONVILLE (10.6 & 10.0)
That
Council accept funds in the amount of $13,500.00 from Main Street Unionville
Holdings Inc., the owners of 175 Main Street, Unionville, for the purpose of
future parking provision or improvements in the vicinity of Main Street,
Unionville;
And
that these funds be deposited into a deferred revenue Account No. 031-2220001.
CARRIED
(Councillor J. Virgilio
abstained)
(5) 195-S-02 WATERWORKS OPERATIONAL REVIEW
CONSULTANTS
SELECTION (5.3)
That
the Operational Review contract for Waterworks Department be awarded to Delcan
Consulting Services in the amount not to exceed $62,248.32 inclusive of 20%
contingency and 7% GST ($59,921.28 inclusive of 20% contingency and 3% GST);
And
that funds, not budgeted for in the 2002 Waterworks Department's Operating or
Capital Budget, will be provided for in the savings achieved from Waterworks
Department's 2002 Operating Budget account #760 998 5600 and #760 230 4530.
(6) ACQUISITION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS FOR THE
ANGUS GLEN
COMMUNITY CENTRE (3.19 & 6.6 & 7.0)
That
the report entitled "Acquisition of Library Materials for the Angus Glen
Community Centre Library", be received;
And
that the funding sources for the $3,367,575 approved by Council on August 8,
2002 for the selection, purchase and preparation of the collection items for
the Angus Glen Community Centre Library be:
Development Charges Reserve $3,030,818
General Capital Reserve $ 336,757
And
that Council authorizes the Ontario Library Services Centre, Waterloo, Ontario,
to be the single source vendor for the selection, purchase, and preparation of
the opening day collection.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 61 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE - cont'd
(7) PARKING FINES - ONTARIANS WITH
DISABILITIES
ACT 2001 (2.17
& 16.9)
That,
pursuant to The Ontarians With Disabilities
Act, 2001, By-law #336-88 (Parking By-Law) be amended to increase
the fine from $150.00 to $300.00 for parking in a designated parking space for
disabled persons without an approved disabled permit;
And
that staff be requested to pursue, with the Ministry of Citizenship, the option
to provide for a section in The Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2001, relating
to fines to be charged to the owners of the parking spaces for the illegal
dumping of construction debris or snow.
(By-law 2002-267)
(8) CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND OF
TAXES UNDER
SECTIONS 442 AND 443 OF THE
MUNICIPAL ACT (7.3 & 7.1.13 & 7.1.14)
That
residential taxes totalling $102,982.98 be adjusted under Section 442 (in the
amount of $68,469.09) and Section 443 (in the amount of $34,513.89) of the Municipal Act of which the Town's portion
is estimated to be $25,587.77;
And
that the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments;
And
that the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector's Roll.
(9) TAX WRITE OFFS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 441
OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, R.S.O.
1990 (7.3 & 7.1.13)
That
taxes totalling $177,444.54 as set out in this report be written off pursuant
to the provisions of Section 441 of the Municipal
Act;
And
that the applicable penalty and/or interest charges be adjusted accordingly;
And
that the Treasurer be directed to remove the taxes from the Collector's Roll.
(10) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – NOVEMBER
18, 2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 62 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clause (3).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Report No. 62 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
November 19, 2002
(1) TRAFALGAR
POLE (10.0)
That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a joint use agreement with
developers, Bell Canada and Rogers Cable Inc. for the provision of Trafalgar
Poles in subdivisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer
and Town Solicitor.
And
that the Trafalgar Pole be utilized in the Woodbine Mackenzie Developments
(Azuria) Plan of Subdivision (19TM-01002) on a pilot project basis.
And
that the utilization of the Trafalgar Pole in other subdivisions in the Town of
Markham be considered subject to the following conditions:
- The
execution of a joint use agreement to the satisfaction of the Town of
Markham.
- The
deposit of securities with the Town of Markham to cover any potential
future costs associated with the replacement of the poles including but
not limited to the installation of street light poles and the installation
of underground Bell and Rogers pedestals.
- The
authorization for the use of these poles by the Chief Administrative
Officer.
- The resolution
of technical issues to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and
Director of Operations and Asset Management.
(2) LANDPORT DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED
350 YORKTECH DRIVE AND 801 RODICK ROAD
ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA-02100485) (10.5)
That
the staff report entitled “Landport
Development Limited zoning amendment to permit parking lots as a primary use
and temporary use by-law to permit the outdoor storage of recreational
vehicles, boats and trailers not exceeding 35 feet at and 350 Yorktech Drive(Parcel
A) 801 Rodick Road (Parcel B)
Concession 4, Lot 9 - Plan 65R-22981,” be received;
And
that the proposed zoning amendment to permit parking lots as the primary use
(attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated November 19, 2002) on Parcels
A and B be enacted without further notice;
And
that the proposed temporary use by-law to permit the outdoor storage of recreational vehicles, boats and trailers
not exceeding 35 feet in length (attached as Appendix B to the
staff report dated November 19, 2002) on Parcel B be enacted without further
notice;
6(c) REPORT NO. 62 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE - cont'd
And
that the owner be advised that provisions for property protection and surface rights
acquisition for the future light rail transit routes and the conveyance of
surface rights of the Rodick Road and Yorktech Drive extension, in accordance
with the Development Agreement for these lands will be included as a condition
of the required future site plan agreement to permit the parking lot and outdoor
storage facility.
(By-laws 2002-267 and 2002-268)
(3) EASTERN
MARKHAM STRATEGIC REVIEW (M1.467) (10.8)
Whereas the Town of Markham has
been monitoring or participating in numerous Federal, Provincial and other
initiatives which have implications for lands in eastern Markham bounded by
Steeles Ave, the CPR line, Reesor Road, Highway 407, the Markham Bypass, the 9th
Line, the Little Rouge River, the northern Town boundary and the eastern Town
boundary;
Therefore be it resolved that an
Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee comprised of the Mayor, some members
of Council, and some members of staff, be formed to, among other things,
co-ordinate and guide the activities of the Town and agencies as they relate to
initiatives affecting eastern Markham, and to undertake a strategic review of
federal, provincial and other initiatives and activities relating to eastern
Markham;
And that the Committee prepare
Terms of Reference for the Eastern Markham Strategic Review;
And that the outline for the
Terms of Reference included in the Staff Report dated November 19, 2002
entitled “Eastern Markham Strategic Review” be endorsed as the basis for
preparation of the Terms of Reference for the Eastern Markham Strategic Review;
And that the Terms of Reference
ensure that the public, including the landowners and the tenants on the
Provincially-owned lands in the area identified above, have the opportunity to
participate in the Strategic Review;
And that the Committee identify
resource requirements to complete the Strategic Review, including budget,
staffing and consulting requirements;
And that the Terms of Reference
and resource requirements identified by the Committee be brought forward to
Council for approval;
And that the Committee report to
Development Services Committee bi-monthly and provide a final report on the
Strategic Review by July 1, 2003;
6(c) REPORT NO. 62 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE - cont'd
And that the Province of Ontario
be advised that:
- The Town of Markham is undertaking an Eastern Markham Strategic
Review, which will provide a policy framework that takes into account
Federal, Provincial, and other initiatives, including transportation
requirements; and,
- The Town of Markham strongly urges the Provincial Government to
retain Provincial lands in eastern Markham, except as already announced in
regard to the Rouge Park North Management Plan, and except lands in
connection with the tenant-purchase program, pending the outcome of the
Town’s Eastern Markham Strategic Review; and
- The Town of Markham's preferred use of the Provincial lands in
eastern Markham is agricultural and in order to protect these lands, the
Province enact measures to ensure they remain as agricultural in
perpetuity;
And that a delegation of the
Mayor and Members of the Strategic Review Committee meet with Minister David
Tsubouchi, MPP Markham, as soon as possible to inform the Minister of this
resolution and request the assistance of his office and the Provincial
Government in this initiative.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following
recorded vote) (11:2)
(See following motion
to amend which was Carried)
(See following
motions to amend which were Lost)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Clause (3) be amended to delete the
words "…pending the outcome of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review"
in Paragraph 10, Subsection 3 and the following be substituted therefor:
"…and in order to protect these lands, the Province enact measures to
ensure they remain as agricultural in perpetuity."
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote)
(7:6)
(See following motion to amend
which was Lost)
(See second recorded vote) (2:11)
6(c) REPORT NO. 62 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE - cont'd
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor K. Usman, (7)
NAYS: Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath,
Councillor A. Chiu. Mayor D. Cousens. (6)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
That the correspondence from Michael
Whittamore of Whittamore's Farm, in opposition to the provincial designation of
certain lands, be received;
And that the deputations by Mr. Michael Whittamore,
Mr. Bob Reesor, Mrs. Lois James, Ms. Bev Driscoll, and Mr. Stephen Brunswick,
regarding lands in Eastern Markham, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the amendment to Clause (3) moved by
Councillor Virgilio, seconded by Councillor Usman regarding Paragraph 10,
Subsection 3 be amended to delete the words "… in perpetuity" and the
following be substituted therefor:
"…and the Province ensure any lands sold
under the tenant-purchase plan remain agricultural in perpetuity".
LOST
(See
following recorded vote) (2:11)
YEAS: Councillor
G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik. (2)
NAYS: Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong,
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A.
Chiu. (11)
6(c) REPORT NO. 62 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE - cont'd
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Clause (3), Paragraph 10, Subsection 3
be deleted in its entirety and the following be substituted therefor:
"The Town of Markham's preferred use of
the Provincial lands in eastern Markham is agricultural and in order to protect
these lands, the Province enact measures to ensure they remain as agricultural
in perpetuity".
CARRIED
(See
following recorded vote) (10:3)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor
J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)
NAYS: Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor G. McKelvey. (3)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Whereas the Town of Markham has
been monitoring or participating in numerous Federal, Provincial and other
initiatives which have implications for lands in eastern Markham bounded by
Steeles Ave, the CPR line, Reesor Road, Highway 407, the Markham Bypass, the 9th
Line, the Little Rouge River, the northern Town boundary and the eastern Town
boundary;
Therefore be it resolved that an
Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee comprised of the Mayor, some members
of Council, and some members of staff, be formed to, among other things,
co-ordinate and guide the activities of the Town and agencies as they relate to
initiatives affecting eastern Markham, and to undertake a strategic review of
federal, provincial and other initiatives and activities relating to eastern
Markham;
6(c) REPORT NO. 62 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE - cont'd
And that the Committee prepare
Terms of Reference for the Eastern Markham Strategic Review;
And
that the outline for the Terms of Reference included in the Staff Report dated
November 19, 2002 entitled “Eastern Markham Strategic Review” be endorsed as
the basis for preparation of the Terms of Reference for the Eastern Markham
Strategic Review;
And
that the Terms of Reference ensure that the public, including the landowners
and the tenants on the Provincially-owned lands in the area identified above,
have the opportunity to participate in the Strategic Review;
And that the Committee identify
resource requirements to complete the Strategic Review, including budget,
staffing and consulting requirements;
And that the Terms of Reference
and resource requirements identified by the Committee be brought forward to
Council for approval;
And that the Committee report to
Development Services Committee bi-monthly and provide a final report on the
Strategic Review by July 1, 2003;
And that the Province of Ontario
be advised that:
• The Town of Markham is undertaking an
Eastern Markham Strategic Review, which will provide a policy framework that
takes into account Federal, Provincial, and other initiatives, including
transportation requirements; and,
• The Town of Markham strongly urges the
Provincial Government to retain Provincial lands in eastern Markham, except as
already announced in regard to the Rouge Park North Management Plan, and except
lands in connection with the tenant-purchase program, pending the outcome of
the Town’s Eastern Markham Strategic Review; and
And that a delegation of the
Mayor and Members of the Strategic Review Committee meet with Minister David
Tsubouchi, MPP Markham, as soon as possible to inform the Minister of this
resolution and request the assistance of his office and the Provincial
Government in this initiative.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote)
(11:2)
6(c) REPORT NO. 62 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE - cont'd
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong,
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio,
Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor
K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
NAYS: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Councillor E. Shapero. (2)
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Clause (3) be amended to delete the
words "….and except lands in connection with the tenant-purchase program,
pending the outcome of the Town's Eastern Markham Strategic Review" in
Paragraph 10, Subsection 2 and the following be substituted therefor:
"….primarily for agricultural uses
and/or for inclusion in the Rouge Park".
LOST
(See following recorded vote) (3:10)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor K. Usman. (3)
NAYS: Mayor D. Cousens,
Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor
B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G.
McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)
6(c) REPORT NO. 62 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE - cont'd
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That Clause (3) be amended to add the
following to the end of Paragraph 10, Subsection 2:
"…and any lands that are sold by the
Province of Ontario have an agricultural easement placed on them held by the
Town of Markham, the Region of York, the Rouge Park and the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority".
LOST
(See following recorded vote) (6:7)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman. (6)
NAYS: Mayor D. Cousens,
Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S.
Daurio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor A. Chiu. (7)
(4) CHINA SCIENCE PARK INITIATIVE FOLLOW UP
(10.16)
That the
report entitled "China Science Park Initiative Follow Up" be
received;
And that the
Town authorize the Director of Economic Development to join the Canada China Business
Council ($1,500), and to investigate the possible formation of a Markham -
China Export Club.
(5) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – NOVEMBER
19, 2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(d) REPORT NO. 63 - TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Council consented to add Report
No. 63 - Transportation Committee.
Council consented to separate
Clause (1).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Regional Councillor
B. O'Donnell
That Report No. 63 -
Transportation Committee be received and adopted.
November 25, 2002
(1) REQUEST
TO INSTALL 4-WAY STOP SIGNS
& SPEED BUMPS ON
RAYMERVILLE DRIVE (5.12)
That the presentation by Peter Loukes, Director of Street Services, and
Arup Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation/Engineering with respect to pavement
markings and signs for Raymerville Drive in the area of Crandall Drive, be
received;
And that the deputation of Mr. Mario D'Amico, 414 Raymerville Drive, in
support of a 4-way stop sign at Raymerville Drive and Crandall Drive and speed
humps near this intersection be received;
And that, subject to on-street parking issues, staff be requested to
undertake short term measures near the intersection of Raymerville Drive and
Crandall Drive; including the installation of pavement markings, improved
signage, and cat's eye reflectors, to address the immediate safety concerns;
And that in conjunction with this action, staff be requested to monitor
the area very carefully;
And that the portion of Raymerville Drive between Cairns Drive and
Stone Mason Drive be included in the upcoming Cairns Drive traffic calming
project identified as part of the 2003 traffic calming programme;
And further that staff be requested to report back to the
Transportation Committee in the spring of 2003;
And that this matter be referred to Council for consideration at its
meeting on November 26, 2002;
6(d) REPORT NO. 63 - TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE -
cont'd
And that staff be requested to obtain a legal opinion regarding the
matter of the Town's liability with respect to approving unwarranted stop
signs;
And that staff be requested to bring forward a report on the "Road
Watch Program" to the January, 2003 meeting of the Transportation
Committee.
CARRIED
(See following motion to amend
which was Lost)
YEAS: Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor J. Virgilio,
Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath. (5)
NAYS: Mayor D. Cousens,
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (7)
ABSENT: Councillor K. Usman.
7. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motion (1).
(1) INSTALLATION
OF SPEED HUMPS (5.12)
Moved by Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the Town of Markham * discontinue
the practice of installing speed humps and develop a new educational program in
co-operation with the York Regional Police and Town of Markham Street Services
staff to reduce speeding on Town of Markham streets;
And that this matter be referred to staff for
a report to the Transportation Committee in January, 2003.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
______________________________________________________________________________
* Amended
by Council at its meeting held on December 10, 2002 to delete the word
"discontinue" in the first paragraph and substitute with
"consider".
8. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add Communications 319-2002 to 321-2002.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
318-2002 Premier Ernie
Eves, MPP & the Honourable David H. Tsubouchi, MPP- Forwarding
acknowledgement of receipt of Council's resolution regarding the Woodbine
Avenue and Highway 407 interchange. (5.10)
319-2002 Valerie Burke,
President, Pomona Mills Park Conservationists - Forwarding a communication in
support of protecting the Rouge-Duffins Agricultural Preserve in public
ownership (Clause 3, Report 62, 2002) (10.8).
8. COMMUNICATIONS
Received
320-2002 David Rawcliffe,
President, Society for the Preservation of Historical Thornhill - - Forwarding
a communication in support of protecting the agricultural lands in the Eastern
Markham Strategic Review as agricultural
(Clause 3, Report 62, 2002) (10.8).
321-2002 Bev Driscoll -
Forwarding a package of communications providing history behind the tenant
farmer purchase plan in connection with the Eastern Markham Strategic Review
(Report 62, Clause 3) (10.8)
CARRIED
9. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to add By-law 2002-272.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That By-laws
2002-266 to 2002-272 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2002-266 A by-law to amend By-law 2001-40, being a by-law for licensing,
regulating and governing owners and drivers of taxicabs and taxicab brokers (To
impose a cap of seven years as the maximum permitted age for taxi vehicles).
(Clause 3, Report No. 61,2002)
BY-LAW 2002-267 A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88, as amended (To revise
Handicapped Parking Infraction Penalty)
(Clause 7, Report No. 61,2002)
BY-LAW 2002-268 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended
(Roseport/Landport Developments, 350 Yorktech Drive and 801 Rodick Road,
Concession 4, Part Lot 9, Plan 65R-22981 - To permit the parking of vehicles as
the primary use on the northeast and southeast parcels).
(Clause 2, Report No. 62, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-269 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended (Landport
Developments, 801 Rodick Road, Concession 4, Part Lot 9, Plan 65R-22981 - To
permit the outdoor vehicle storage for recreational vehicles, boats and
trailers up to 35 feet in lengths on the lands).
(Clause 2, Report No. 62, 2002)
9. BY-LAWS - cont'd
BY-LAW 2002-270 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended (Traks
Communications Ltd., 65 Unionville Gate, Part of Lot 1, Plan 2196 - To remove
Holding Provision (H)).
(Council Meeting No. 20, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-271 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
November 26, 2002.
(Council
Meeting No. 20, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-272 A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88 (To restrict parking on
Raymerville Road near Crandall Drive).
(Clause 1, Report 63, 2002)
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
_________________________________ ____________________________________
TOWN CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)