THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Agricultural 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:
  • Naomi Davison
  • Lee Dale
  • Kevin Hutchings
  • Robert Johnston
  • Nathan Pegg
Members of Committee Absent:
  • Dale Genge
  • James Lockie
Staff Present:
  • Cheyenne McAnuff
  • Hillary Thompson
  • Brittany Dobrindt

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.”

2.
ROLL CALL

 

As noted above

3.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0001
    Moved ByNaomi Davison
    Seconded ByRobert Johnston

    That the February 6, 2024 Agenda be approved as presented.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Minutes from the December 12, 2023 Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GAGAC_Dec12_2023 - English.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0002

    That the Minutes of the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting held on December 12, 2023 be approved as presented.



    Carried

7.
SPEAKERS

 

8.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

10.
REPORTS

 

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Livestock Kills for 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Livestock Kill Report 2023.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0003
    Moved ByNaomi Davison
    Seconded ByRobert Johnston

    That the report regarding livestock kills for 2023 be approved as presented.



    Carried

2.
Countryside Zoning Bylaw

This item has attachments. 
1.Countryside Zoning Bylaw.pdf

Staff Liaison to answer questions from Committee

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0004
    Moved ByRobert Johnston
    Seconded ByNaomi Davison

    That the presentation regarding the Countryside Zoning Bylaw be approved as presented.



    Carried

12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

1.
Regional Ditching

 

Regional Councillor Davison to speak with colleagues within York Region to get a better understanding of the process surrounding regional ditching and provide feedback to the Committee at the next GAGAC meeting on March 12, 2024.

2.
Illegal Dumping on Rural Properties

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0005
    Moved ByRobert Johnston
    Seconded ByNathan Pegg

    That the discussion surrounding illegal dumping on rural properties be deferred to the next GAGAC meeting on March 12, 2024.



    Carried

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0006
    Moved ByNaomi Davison
    Seconded ByRobert Johnston

    That the meeting adjourn at 7:37pm.



    Carried
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