Minutes - Council Workshop - 20240618
Town of Aurora
Council Workshop/Education Session
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Council Members: Councillor Rachel Gilliland (Chair)
Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Councillor Michael Thompson*
Councillor John Gallo
Councillor Harold Kim
Members Absent: Mayor Tom Mrakas
Councillor Ron Weese
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Patricia De Sario, Director, Corporate Services/Town Solicitor
Marco Ramunno, Director, Planning and Development Services
Sarah Gill, Paralegal, Insurance, Risk Management and Litigation
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
Council acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands, the
traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, recognizing
the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day, 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
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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 Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
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. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
5.1 Risk Management
Tony Lackey, of TL Risk Solutions, presented an overview of the process
for developing a comprehensive risk management policy and framework
for the Town including: definitions of risk and risk management; enterprise
risk management vs. operational risk management; goals of a risk
management program; responsibilities of stakeholders; key factors that
should be included in the policy; key elements in a risk management
framework and process; and next steps.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Carried
Rachel Gilliland, Councillor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk