Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda of the November 14, 2017 Special meeting of Council Adopted as presented.
Moved by Joel Field
Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Petrolia, break from open session and move In Camera. Council moved In Camera at 2:31 pm Open Session resumed at 4:10 pm
Moved by Mary-Pat Gleeson
Carried
THAT Manny Baron’s resignation from his appointment as the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, effective November 14, 2017, in accordance with the terms set out in the Agreement and Release executed by Mr. Baron on November 10, 2017 be accepted and approved by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia.
Moved by Joel Field
Carried
WHEREAS a concern of a continued pattern of behavior has been identified and an opportunity for apology afforded; and WHEREAS the concern identified is that of a Councillor who has acted in contravention of the Town of Petrolia Council Code of Conduct, and possibly contrary to Bill 168; THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Petrolia shall appoint Amberley Gavel Ltd. as Integrity Commissioner for purposes of reviewing this complaint, future complaints, and other matters related to the Code of Conduct; and THAT should members of Council wish clarification and advice as to the Code of Conduct, that the Integrity Commissioner be available to provide this service.
Moved by Mary-Pat Gleeson
Carried
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia has accepted the resignation of Mr. Manny Baron; and WHEREAS Council has determined that it wishes to proceed as soon as possible to begin the process of recruiting a new Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk; THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Petrolia appoints Tim L Dobbie Consulting Ltd. to undertake an executive search in order to bring forward qualified candidates for Council’s consideration;
Moved by Ross O'Hara
Carried
THAT By-Law a) through b) be read a first and second time.
Moved by Liz Welsh
Carried
THAT By-Law Number 58-2017 being a By-Law of the Corporation of Page 4 of 8 Council - Special Meeting November 14, 2017 the Town of Petrolia to appoint an Interim CAO/Clerk, be read a third time and finally passed.
Moved by Tim Brown
Carried
THAT By-Law Number 59-2017 being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia to Confirm the Resolutions and Motions of the Council of the Town of Petrolia which were adopted up to and including November 14, 2017 be read a third time and finally passed.
Moved by Tim Brown
Carried
THAT the November 14, 2017 special meeting of the Council of the Town of Petrolia be adjourned to the next regular scheduled meeting of Council to be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 7:00 pm Meeting adjourned at 4:17 pm