MINUTES - Ad Hoc Canada 150 Committee - 20161003
Town of Aurora
Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, October 3, 2016
Time and Location: 6:30 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe (Chair), Ian Bryan, Art Hagopian, Kelly
Mathews, and Ken Turriff (arrived 6:33 p.m.)
Member(s) Absent: Damian D’Aguiar
Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, Laura Sheardown, Cash Flow &
Investment Co-ordinator/Financial Analyst, Shelley Ware,
Supervisor, Special Events, and Samantha Yew,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
1. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
2. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Kelly Mathews
Seconded by Art Hagopian
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
3. Receipt of Minutes
Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2016
Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 3, 2016 Page 2 of 4
Moved by Art Hagopian
Seconded by Ian Bryan
That the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of May 5, 2016, be received
for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Eric McCartney, Resident
Re: Suggestions for Canada 150 Confederation Celebrations
Mr. McCartney offered suggestions for potential events and features for the
Canada 150 celebration, and noted that a list of his ideas can be found at
www.aurora150.com.
Moved by Art Hagopian
Seconded by Kelly Mathews
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
5. Matters for Consideration
None
6. Informational Items
1. “Heritage Minutes” by Historica Canada – Discussion
Ms. Ware gave an overview of the “Heritage Minutes” video segments, and
played a segment about Sir John A. McDonald. She noted that the Town has
access to 83 segments, and suggested that one relevant segment be played
at each Council meeting throughout 2017 in celebration of Canada 150. The
Committee discussed ways in which the segments could be used.
Moved by Art Hagopian
Seconded by Ian Bryan
1. That the “Heritage Minutes” by Historica Canada – Discussion be received;
and
Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 3, 2016 Page 3 of 4
2. That staff investigate the usage of “Heritage Minutes” by Historica Canada
at Council meetings in 2017.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Cash Flow & Investment Co-ordinator/ Financial Analyst
Re: Canada 150 Grant Requests
Moved by Ken Turriff
Seconded by Ian Bryan
Ms. Sheardown gave an overview of the event enhancements and one-time
events that were submitted as part of the provincial and federal grant applications.
The Committee discussed the funding requests.
1. That the memorandum regarding Canada 150 Grant Requests be received;
and
2. That the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee recommend to Council:
That Council consider a placeholder in the 2017 Capital Budget
deliberations in the amount of $94,000.00, to support the following items,
should the requested grant funding be denied:
Military Tattoo
Pow Wow
Special legacy feature (i.e. water feature or clock tower)
Family First Night fireworks display
Carried
3. Extract from Council Meeting of May 24, 2016
Re: Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2016
Moved by Kelly Mathews
Seconded by Art Hagopian
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of May 24, 2016, regarding the
Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of May 5, 2016, be
received for information.
Carried
Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 3, 2016 Page 4 of 4
7. New Business
Kelly Mathews inquired when the Town will hear back regarding the grant applications.
Staff advised that they anticipate a response in January 2017.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Kelly Mathews
Seconded by Art Hagopian
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council at a
later meeting.