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 (5 motions)
5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated June 3, 2024 and the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated June 10, 2024 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Nijjar, seconded by Councillor Briscoe
Carried
THAT Krista Robinson on behalf of the Stratford Public Library, be heard.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor McCabe
Carried
THAT Ryan Erb and Elizabeth Cooper on behalf of United Way Perth Huron, be heard.
Moved by Councillor Hunter, seconded by Councillor Briscoe
Carried
THAT the tender (T-2024-20) for the Supply and Installation of Sewer Liners be awarded to Clearwater Structures Inc. at a total tender price of $676,080.47, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for contract T-2024-20. A member commented that the Downtown Stratford BIA has requested that the businesses be given plenty of notice when water needs to be shut off for the project so that they can plan accordingly. The Mayor called the question on the motion.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor McCabe
Carried
In favour (0): · Opposed (2): Councillor Sebben, Councillor Wordofa
THAT the June 24, 2024 Regular Council meeting adjourn. Council held a discussion with respect to the motion to adjourn the meeting. A member commented that due to the time sensitive matters on the agenda, particularly Item 7.6, that a special meeting be held as quickly as possible. A member commented that they disagreed with the adjournment of the meeting including other meetings being adjourned or cancelled. The member further stated that they share in the concerns of the community Regular Council Minutes 7 June 24, 2024 regarding the process and implementation of the banning of individuals from City facilities. A member commented that they have heard from residents as well congratulating Council on stopping the bullying and carry on happening in Council chambers. A member requested a recorded vote on the matter. The Mayor called the question on the motion. In Support (9): Councillor Biehn, Councillor McCabe, Councillor Briscoe, Mayor Ritsma, Councillor Henderson, Councillor Beatty, Councillor Hunter, Councillor Nijjar, and Councillor Burbach Opposed (2): Councillor Sebben, and Councillor Wordofa
Moved by Councillor Beatty, seconded by Councillor Hunter
Carried
In favour (0): · Opposed (2): Councillor Sebben, Councillor Wordofa