THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes

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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
  • Austin Rooney
Members of Committee Absent:
  • Stephen Parker
Staff Present:
  • Cheyenne McAnuff
  • Hillary Thompson

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. GEAC2024-0001
    Moved ByAustin Rooney
    Seconded ByLee Dale

    That the January 23, 2024 Agenda be approved as presented.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Minutes of the November 21, 2023 Meeting.

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GEAC_Nov21_2023 - English.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0002
    Moved ByNeil Comer
    Seconded ByMark Setter

    That the Minutes of the Meeting held on November 21, 2023 be approved as presented.



    Carried

7.
SPEAKERS

 

8.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

10.
REPORTS

 

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Countryside Zoning Bylaw

This item has attachments. 
1.Countryside Zoning Bylaw.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0003
    Moved ByLee Dale
    Seconded ByMark Setter

    That the Countryside Zoning Bylaw be deferred to the next GEAC meeting on February 27, 2024.



    Carried

2.
Federal Carbon Tax Opposition

This item has attachments. 
1.Letter to the ToG Regarding Carbon Tax.pdf

Letter from MP Scot Davidson to the Town of Georgina.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0004
    Moved ByMary-Lynn Seeley
    Seconded ByAustin Rooney

    That the Federal Carbon Tax opposition letter from MP Scot Davidson to the Town of Georgina be received.



    Carried

12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0005
    Moved ByMary-Lynn Seeley
    Seconded ByNeil Comer

    That the meeting adjourn at 7:21pm.



    Carried
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