The Whitby Record

Special Council Meeting

February 12, 2015

Who was there

Present (3): Chris Leahy, Elizabeth Roy, Steve Yamada

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 (7 motions)

6 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Correspondence dated November 26, 2014 from Robert Kipling, Secretary, Kids’ Safety Village of Durham Region, be
Moved by Councillor Coe, seconded by Councillor Emm
Referred
That Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole with Councillor Gleed, Chair of Treasury Services, in the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Coe
Carried
That the rules of order be suspended to allow the introduction of the following notice of motion regarding the development of the terms of reference for a Service Delivery Review. Special Council Minutes February 12, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Coe, seconded by Councillor Drumm
Carried
Whereas it is advantageous for a municipality to complete a service delivery review that ensures residents are being served by an efficient, cohesive, accessible and comprehensive service delivery model; Whereas the initiation of a service delivery review that examines where improvements and efficiencies in governance structure can be realized is desirable; And Whereas, the value for a Service Delivery Review represents an investment in starting to define service priorities and initiating an Special Council Minutes February 12, 2015 - 7:00 PM organizational transformation that results in the provision of the right services at the right cost to the citizens of the Town of Whitby; And Whereas, in support of the Council goals of 2014 to 2018 for responsible financial management and respect for the taxpayer; That it be resolved that the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to develop the terms of reference for a Service Delivery Review and submit to Council for approval by the second quarter of 2015; Further that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to retain third- party expertise to complete the Service Delivery Review; And further, that the Service Delivery Review be completed in time for the 2016 budget delivery.
Moved by Councillor Coe, seconded by Councillor Gleed
Carried Unanimously
That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Whitby at its special meeting held on February 12, 2015, and that the same be considered read and passed and that Special Council Minutes February 12, 2015 - 7:00 PM the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Moved by Councillor Gleed, seconded by Councillor Roy
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Coe, seconded by Councillor Drumm
Carried
That Council rise from Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Emm
Carried

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