MINUTES - Council - 20221108 1
Town of Aurora
Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Harold Kim
Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Councillor John Gallo
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Allan Downey, Director of Operations
Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services
Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Jason Gaertner, Acting Director of Finance
Daniel Bitonti, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications
Slav Szlapczynski, Associate Solicitor*
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
The Mayor passed the Chair to Councillor Humfryes at 7:29 p.m. to adjourn the
meeting.
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2. Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Mrakas acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and Treaty #20 territories of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day
and the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
5. Community Presentations
On behalf of Council, Mayor Mrakas presented a gift and flowers to outgoing
Member of Council Sandra Humfryes in recognition of her contributions and
service as a Town Councillor for the past 12 years.
6. Delegations
None.
7. Consent Agenda
7.1 Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
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1. That the Council meeting minutes of September 20, 2022, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
7.2 Council Closed Session Minutes of September 20, 2022
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of September 20, 2022,
be adopted as circulated.
Carried
7.3 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of
September 20, 2022, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
8. Standing Committee Reports
None.
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
None.
10. Motions
None.
11. New Business
None.
12. Public Service Announcements
Members of Council expressed their appreciation to Councillor Humfryes for her
compassion for residents and their needs, and for her passion, enthusiasm, and
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optimism on Council. They recognized all she has done for the community and
her contributions to the Town, and expressed best wishes for her future
endeavours.
Mayor Mrakas extended congratulations to the Councillors-elect and reflected on
Council’s collaboration and accomplishments through the past four years. The
Mayor expressed his appreciation to Councillor Humfryes for her community
building efforts, caring, dedication, friendship, and all she has done for the Town.
Councillor Humfryes reflected on her 12 years of service as Councillor and
expressed her appreciation to past and present Council members, Town staff,
the many volunteers of the Town, and her family.
13. By-laws
None.
14. Closed Session
None.
15. Confirming By-law
15.1 By-law No. 6460-22 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting
from a Council meeting on November 8, 2022
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Carried
16. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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That the meeting be adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk