THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON
Members of Committee Present:
  • Dave Neeson
  • Lee Dale
  • Neil Comer
  • Mary-Lynn Seeley
  • Mark Setter
  • Stephen Parker
  • Austin Rooney
Staff Present:
  • Mamata Baykar
  • Cheyenne McAnuff
  • Hillary Thompson
  • Justine Burns

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.


We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

Mark Setter joined the meeting at 7:01 PM.

2.
ROLL CALL

 

As noted above

3.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

None

4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2023-0006
    Moved ByAustin Rooney
    Seconded ByMark Setter

    That the November 21, 2023 Agenda be approved as presented.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

None

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Adoption of Minutes from Meeting on October 24, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GEAC_Oct24_2023 - English.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2023-0007
    Moved ByLee Dale
    Seconded ByNeil Comer

    That the Minutes of the Meeting held on October 24, 2023 be approved as presented.



    Carried

7.
SPEAKERS

 

None

8.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

None

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

1.
Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee Orientation 2022-2026

This item has attachments. 
1.Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee Orientation 2022-2026.pdf
Mary-Lynn Seeley joined the meeting at 7:10 PM.
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2023-0008
    Moved ByAustin Rooney
    Seconded ByMark Setter

    That the presentation regarding Committee orientation provided by Hillary Thompson, Committee Services Coordinator, be received as presented.



    Carried

10.
REPORTS

 

None

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

None

12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

None

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

Councillor Dale extends congratulations to Staff on the Countryside Zoning Bylaw for the positive environmental impact, particularly in regard to Maple Lake Estates.

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

None

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
Stephen Parker joined the meeting at 7:33 PM.
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2023-0009
    Moved ByLee Dale
    Seconded ByMary-Lynn Seeley

    That the meeting adjourn at 7:34pm.



    Carried
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