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 (11 motions)
10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 17, 2023 be adopted.
Moved by L. Bower, seconded by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
That the minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held on April 17, 2023 be adopted.
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
That Council receive the report entitled “2023 Town of Ajax Community Survey” for information.
Moved by L. Bower, seconded by N. Henry
Carried
That the report dated May 15, 2023 containing Items of Correspondence be received for information.
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by S. Collier
Carried
That the General Government Committee Report dated May 8, 2023 be adopted.
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by L. Bower
Carried
That the Summary of Advisory Committee Activities Report dated May 15, 2023, as attached to the meeting agenda be received for information, and that the recommendations contained therein be
Moved by R. Tyler Morin, seconded by N. Henry
Referred
That the bank signing officers for the Town of Ajax be updated to include title only as follows: Elected Officers Mayor 3 Regional Councillors Appointed Officials Director of Finance/Treasurer Manager of Budgets & Accounting Services Manager of Taxation Manager of Procurement
Moved by S. Collier, seconded by S. Lee
Carried
WHEREAS the Town provides opportunity for flag raisings to acknowledge recognition of national and independence days, art, community and cultural events and celebrations, charitable fundraising/public awareness campaigns, civic events, and other celebrations and commemorations recognized by the Ontario Provincial Legislature; AND WHEREAS a formal operating procedure (LIS-WI-026) is in place to recognize the steps to approve or deny flag raising requests, and hold formal ceremonies as requested; AND WHEREAS flag raisings are considered as Town-run events and the contents of the associated programming should align with the beliefs and values of the Council and the Town; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Office of the CAO, in consultation with Legislative and Information Services, update the Town’s operating procedure for Flag Raising Requests to: i. differentiate the criteria for raising flags at Ajax Town Hall from Pat Bayly Square; ii. establish guidelines for flag raising ceremonies and photos opportunities, and iii. ensure the appropriate oversight of flag raising programming by the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator Town of Ajax Council Meeting – May 15, 2023
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
That By-law numbers 21-2023 to 27-2023 be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by S. Collier
Carried
That By-law number 28-2023 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its meeting held on May 15, 2023, be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Moved by N. Henry, seconded by S. Collier
Carried
That the May 15, 2023 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (8:55 p.m.)