M I N U T E S

 

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

2001-09-04 - Canada Room

 

 

Attendance

 

Vice Chair, IT:     Councillor S. Daurio Members:            Regional Councillor G. Landon                            Councillor J. Heath                            Councillor J. Virgilio                            Mayor D. Cousens Others:                Councillor D. Horchik                            Regional Councillor T.Wong (9:35)

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services J. Mascarin, Assistant Town Solicitor M. F. Turner, Commissioner of Development Services B. Cribbett, Treasurer S. Chait, Director of Corporate Strategy & Quality R. Dominico, Manager of Corporate Quality S. Weaver, Manager of By-law Enforcement B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant J. Harrison, Manager of Secretariat Services D. Smith, Committee Clerk

 

The Finance & Administrative Committee convened at the hour of 9:05 a.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

None declared.

 

 

1.         BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT COMMUNITY COMMITTEE (5.15.1)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That it be recommended to Council that the minutes of the June 13, 2001 and June 20, 2001 meetings of the Buttonville Airport Community Committee be received;

 

And that the Town support the activities of the Buttonville Airport Community Committee by hosting information about the airport and the Committee on the Town's website.

 

Carried.

 

 

2.         ENGAGE 21ST CENTURY MARKHAM: STRATEGIC
            PLANNING PROCESS UPDATE (12.0)

 

The Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee reported that there has been coverage in newspapers and on Rogers Cable.  He requested all members of Council to provide a list of persons to be invited to the public forums.  The media launch is the week of September 17, 2001.  Staff Town Hall meetings are 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on September 11, 2001. 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That it be recommended to Council that the minutes of the July 20, 2001 meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee be received;

 

And that the Schedule of Events be posted and promoted for the information of the Town and its stakeholders.

 

Carried.

 

3.         MOBILITY TAXIS (2.23)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That it be recommended to Council that By-law No. 2001-40, 'A By-law for Licensing, Regulating and Governing Owners and Drivers of Taxicabs and Taxicab Brokers' be amended to provide for five additional plates to be leased to the successful bidder for the provision of taxi services for persons with disabilities; said approval being subject to the Town entering into an agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, with the Contractor for the provision of taxi services for persons with disabilities

• Lease amount of $500 per plate per month payable by the Contractor;
• Drivers shall not be required to pay a monthly fee to the Contractor;
• Plates shall not be transferable; and
• Up-to-date information on taxi drivers shall be made available to the Town;

 

And that this be approved as a pilot project and that the response times be reviewed at the end of one year and, subject to success in reducing the response time, the program be implemented on a permanent basis at that time.

 

Carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.         MARKHAVEN BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN (12.2.6)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That it be recommended to Council that approval be given to purchase a corporate table at the 2nd Annual Markhaven Gala to be held at the Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall on Thursday, October 4, 2001 at a cost of $3,000 for a table of 10, a half page ad in the program book as well as a listing in the program book, such cost to be charged to Mayor's Account No. 840-8415840.

 

Carried.

 

 

5.         'WE CARE' PROGRAM (12.2.6)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That it be recommended to Council that Jim Hurley and Michael Moretti of the Street Services Department be invited to the next Council meeting on September 11, 2001 to receive recognition for their participation in the 'We Care' Program of the Town of Markham.

 

Carried.

 

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6.         REQUEST RE QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLDEN
            JUBILEE IN 2002 - CELEBRATIONS (12.2.6)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the request for Markham to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 be received;

 

And that Councillor Heath be authorized to set up a Committee of interested citizens with the assistance of Council members and then report back to the Finance & Administrative Committee.

 

Carried.

 

7.         BODY AND SOUL EVENT AT MARKHAM THEATRE (12.2.6)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the request to support a joint fundraiser for Markham Stouffville Hospital and Markham Theatre to be held on November 22, 2001, with dinner at Embassy Suites and performance at Markham Theatre at a cost of $175 per person for dinner and show be received.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Finance & Administrative Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:40 a.m.