Council Minutes

(Community Recognition)

                                                                                    January 29, 2014, 7:00 PM

                                    Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

 

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional , Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

 

REGRETS

Councillor Jim Jones

 

 

STAFF

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Bill Snowball, Fire Chief

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Dennis Flaherty, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Regan Hutcheson, Manager Heritage

George Duncan, Senior Planner Heritage

Peter Wokral, Planner II, Heritage

Alida Tari, Deputy Clerk

Laura Gold, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

 

The Special Council Meeting for Community Recognition convened at 7:12 PM on January 29, 2014 in the Council Chamber.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

On behalf of Council, Mayor Frank Scarpitti welcomed members of the public to the Special Council Meeting for Community Recognition.  He noted the purpose of the meeting is to recognize and celebrate individuals who have made contributions to the community of Markham.

 

 

 

L'ISLE-VERTE, QUEBEC

Mayor and Members of Council observed a moment of silence for the victims of the deadly fire at the senior residence, Residence du Havre in L'Isle-Verte, Quebec.

 

 

 

OH CANADA ANTHEM

Candice Sintnicolaas from School of Rock sang Canada's National Anthem O Canada prior to the presentations.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 

 

2.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        TED SCAYSBROOK MEMORIAL AWARD
            - 2013 RECIPIENT CLYDE LEHMAN (12.2.6)

 

Council presented the Friends of the Markham Museum Board Ted Scaysbrook Memorial Award to Clyde Lehman for his outstanding volunteer service to the Markham Museum.

 

Ms. Jean Scaysbrook was in attendance.

 

 

(2)        MARKHAM-GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
            PIN DESIGN PROJECT WINNER (10.16)

 

Council recognized Pearlamina Cheung, student of George Brown College and winner of Markham Pin Design Project.

 

 

(3)        2014 HERITAGE MARKHAM AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized the following winners of the 2014 Heritage Markham Awards of Excellence:

 

            1.         David Rawcliffe - For many years of work to preserve and promote historic Thornhill.

 

2.         Judy Dawson-Ryan on behalf of Brian Ryan - For many years of work to promote historic Thornhill through the Thornhill Festival.

 

            3.         Elizabeth Hudson - For good stewardship of historic Red Cottage, 14 Colborne Street, Thornhill.

 

4.         Baldath Rampersad - For the restoration of the Victoria Square Schoolhouse, 10137 Woodbine Avenue.

 

5.         Elena Cesaroni on behalf of Sam Cesaroni, Cesaroni Holdings Inc. - For restoration and a complementary addition to the Hatton-Baker House, 10761 Woodbine Avenue, Victoria Square.

 

            6.         David and Joanne Johnston - For the restoration of Buttercup House, 15 George Street, Markham Village.

 

            7.         Roger Kortschot - For the restoration of the Billing House, 33 Joseph Street, Markham Village.

 

            8.         Kitty Luong - For a complementary addition to the Monkhouse Residence, 8 Peter Street, Mount Joy.

 

            9.         Leroy and Anna Poelstra - For restoration of the early 20^th century porch on the Double House, 22 George Street, Markham Village. (Not in attendance)

 

            10.       Fred Watt and Joyce Nelson-Watt - For preserving and restoring the Joshua Miller House, 10 Heritage Corners Lane, Markham Heritage Estates. (Not in attendance)

 

Ron Waine, Chair, Heritage Markham, delivered a brief verbal presentation on the awards and co-presented the award to the winners.

 

 

(4)        JOE BOWEN
- WINNER OF SPORTS MEDIA CANADA GEORGE GROSS AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING BROADCASTING (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized Joe Bowen, winner of the Sports Media Canada George Gross Award for Outstanding Broadcasting.

 

 

(5)        MARKHAM FAIR LONG-SERVICE VOLUNTEERS (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized the Markham Fair Long-Service Volunteers including:

-     Frank Hendy - 40 years

-     Barbara Hoover - 40 years (Not in attendance)

-     Bryan Armstrong - 45 years

-     Barry Little - 55 years

 

Kelly Winnitoy, 2014 Markham Fair President, Leslie English, 2013 Markham Fair President and Alanna Tufford, Fair Staff Member, were in attendance to assist with the recognition.

 

 

(6)        MARKHAM IRISH CANADIAN RUGBY CLUB RECOGNITION
            - WINNER OF 2013 MCCORMICK CUP FINAL
            SENIOR MEN ONTARIO PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized members of the Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Club, winners of 2013 McCormick Cup Final Senior Men Ontario Provincial Championship.

 

Members of the club were in attendance on behalf of the players including:

-     Pat Hodgins and Frances Hodgins, Presidents

-     Marlon Shorter, Vice President

-     Rhiain Finlayson, Junior Director

-     Bethany Chekay, Director-Women

-     Rodin Lozada, Head Coach

-     Mark Winokur, Assistant Coach

-     Kayla Chafe, Physiotherapist

 

Players - 2013 McCormick Cup Final Senior Men Ontario Provincial Championship

-     Kurt Gibbons

-     Brandon Black

-     Darryl Snider

-     Connor MacDonald

-     Gavin Howe

-     Ken Van Allen

-     Mark Thompson

-     Kieran Moloney

-     Chris Boake

-     Jonny Sargeant

-     Robin Legault

-     Nico Loffreda

-     Joe Beare

-     Jesse Lofthouse

-     Josh Green

-     Eric Gibbons

-     Patrick Laffan

-     George Azar

-     Dave McCartney

-     Connor Fitzsimmons

-     Adam Moody

-     Jordan Lofthouse

-     Adam Howe

-     Johnny Sheridan

 

 

(7)        2013 MARKHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE - RECOGNITION OF
            PARADE WINNERS, INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES (12.2.6)

 

The 41^st Markham Santa Claus Parade was held on November 30, 2013.

 

Council recognized the following parade winners:

 

Categories	1st Place Winners	2nd Place Winners
Commercial Float	School of Rock	Miller Waste
Non-Commercial Float	Markham Unionville Rotary Club	Ted English Horse Drawn Wagon and Stagecoach (Not in attendance)
Marching Group	St. Andrews Co-Op Play School	351 Silver Star Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 883 Air Commodore Leonard Birchall Squadron
Band	Top Hat Marching Orchestra (Not In attendance)	Philippine Heritage Band (Not in attendance)
School	Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School Scarborough	North Toronto Collegiate Institute Band (Not in attendance)
Theme	Budget Towing Services	Markham District Baseball Association

 

Council recognized the following individuals for their outstanding contributions to the parade:

 

-     Tai Young, 2013 Grand Marshall

-     Aziz Saleh, Website Designer

 

Council recognized the following Members of the Markham Santa Claus Parade Committee:

 

-     Councillor Colin Campbell

-     Joel Lustig

-     Andrea Conlon

-     Dennis Flaherty

-     Enzo Greco

-     Morgan Jones (Not in attendance)

-     Elaine Morash

-     Jim Sandiford

-     Peter Still

-     Andy Taylor

-     John Vipond (Not in attendance)

 

 

(8)        50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARKHAM SKATING CLUB (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized the 50^th Anniversary of the Markham Skating Club.

 

Members of the club were in attendance including:

-     Sandra Churchill, President

-     Jackie MacDonald-Bartkiw Vice President

-     Terry Churchil, Sponsorhip

 

 

(9)        30^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
            MARKHAM MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized the 30^th Anniversary of the Markham Men's Basketball League.

 

Members of the league were in attendance including:

-     Warren Watson, Vice President and 29 year member

-     Rick Ballard, Co-President and Co-Founder

-     Gerry Filgiano, Co-President and Co-Founder

 

 

(10)      10^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TORONTO PARAGON LIONS CLUB (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized the 10^th Anniversary of the Toronto Paragon Lions Club.

 

Members of the club were in attendance including:

-     Esther Wong, Club Founder

-     Jennifer Tu, Club President

-     Gladys Mak, First Vice-President

-     Anita Mui, 2nd Vice-President

-     Susanna Lai, Immediate Past President

-     Victor Chu, Treasurer and Director

-     Catherine Lee, Director

-     Susanna Lee

-     Rainbow Chan, Twister

-     Bruno Kong, Tamer

-     Miriam Ku, Secretary

 

 

 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti thanked his staff Laurie Rose, Cecilia Murphy, Michelle Gibbons and Anna Cowan for all their efforts in organizing the recognition event for this date.

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

That Presentation Nos. 1 to 10 be received with congratulations.

 

Carried

 

 

 

3.         CONFIRMATORY BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

That By-law 2014-11 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2014-11      A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 29, 2014.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

 

4.         ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:27 PM.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

_________________________________                        _______________________________

Alida Tari                                                                           Frank Scarpitti

Deputy Clerk                                                                      Mayor

 

(Signed)