MINUTES - Council - 20181204
Town of Aurora
Inaugural Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland,
Humfryes, Kim, and Thompson
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Lori A. Thompson, LL.B, Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative
Officer, Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services, Jason
Gaertner, Acting Director of Financial Services, Allan Downey,
Director of Operational Services, Marco Ramunno, Director of
Planning and Development Services, Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith,
Manager of Corporate Communications, Patricia De Sario, Town
Solicitor, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, Linda Bottos, Council/
Committee Coordinator, Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee
Coordinator
1. Processional
Town Crier John Webster announced the commencement of the new Council
session of the 2018-2022 Term of Council for the Town of Aurora. The Mayor and
Members of Council were escorted into the Council Chambers by Piper Colin
Johnstone and The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 385 Colour Guard led by
Ontario Command Parade Commander Ken White.
2. O Canada
Singer/songwriter Louisa Barbosa led the assembly in the singing of the National
Anthem.
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3. Call to Order
Town Clerk Michael de Rond called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone
present.
4. Administration of the Oath of Office to the Mayor and
Presentation of Mayor’s Chain of Office
Lori A. Thompson LL.B administered the Declaration of Office to Mayor Tom
Mrakas. The Town Clerk then presented the Chain of Office to Mayor Mrakas.
5. Administration of the Oath of Office to the Councillors
Lori A. Thompson LL.B administered the Declaration of Office collectively to the
Members of Council.
6. Introduction of the New Members of Council
Mayor Mrakas assumed the Chair and congratulated the new and returning
Members of Council.
7. Introduction of Dignitaries and Executive Leadership Team
Mayor Mrakas welcomed everyone present and recognized a number of
dignitaries including former councillors, former Town of Aurora Mayor Tim Jones,
Central York Fire Services Fire Chief Ian Laing, Dawn Gallagher Murphy
representing MPP Christine Elliott, Sarah Campbell representing MP Kyle
Peterson, and Aurora Public Library Chief Executive Officer Bruce Gorman. He
further recognized and expressed gratitude to Louisa Barbosa, Lori A. Thompson,
Town Clerk Michael de Rond and team, Executive Assistant to the CAO Kelly
Gobbels, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Betty De Bartolo, and Recreation
Supervisor Special Events Shelley Ware and team. Mayor Mrakas acknowledged
the Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Leadership Team, noting the
diligence of Town staff in providing the best service for the residents of Aurora.
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8. Inaugural Address by the Mayor
Mayor Mrakas expressed appreciation to his family, friends, campaign team, and
supporters. He thanked the residents of Aurora for the honour of representing the
community and for their confidence in all Members of Council. Mayor Mrakas then
gave his inaugural address in which he outlined the vision, challenges, and
priorities for the 2018-2022 Term of Council.
9. Greetings from Councillors
Each of the Members of Council briefly addressed the assembly, acknowledging
and thanking their families, friends and supporters. They expressed gratitude to
the residents of Aurora for entrusting them with a position on Council and for the
honour and privilege of serving the community.
10. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 6132-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Inaugural Council Meeting on December 4, 2018.
Carried
11. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the meeting be adjourned at 8 p.m.
Carried
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Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk