The Corporation of The Town of Cobourg

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, Victoria Hall, Cobourg

Members Present:

• Mayor Lucas Cleveland
• Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty
• Councillor Aaron Burchat
• Councillor Adam Bureau
• Councillor Miriam Mutton
• Councillor Randy Barber
• Councillor Brian Darling

Staff Present:

• Tracey Vaughan, Chief Administrative Officer
• Ian Davey, Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services
• Laurie Wills, Director of Public Works
• Brian Geerts, Director of Community Services
• Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk/Director of Legislative Services
• Krystal Christopher, Deputy Clerk
• Ellard Beaven, Fire Chief

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

His Worship Mayor Cleveland called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 P.M.

2.

TRADITIONAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

His Worship Mayor Cleveland recited the Traditional Land Acknowledgment Statement. 

3.

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

The Mayor asked that Council and Members of the Public to pause for a Moment of Reflection.

4.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were no additions to the agenda. 

5.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY (FINANCIAL) INTEREST

5.1

Councillor Aaron Burchat - Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the 2022 Capital Project Update: Preliminary Design of the new Pickleball Facility and Replacement Skateboard Facility

6.

CONSENT AGENDA – MINUTES

6.1

Adoption of the March 20, 2023 , Regular Council Minutes.

6.2

Adoption of the March 27, 2023, Public Planning Meeting Minutes.

• Resolution 106-23
  Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
  Seconded by Councillor Randy Barber

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council be approved, as amended.

  Carried

7.

ITEMS EXTRACTED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

7.1

Adoption of the April 3, 2023, Committee of the Whole Minutes

The minutes were amended to reflect Councillor Randy Barber as the Mover for the motion to declare the southwest portion of the parking lot (23.5 m x 44 m) at 206 Furnace Street as surplus land, under Item 9.1. on the Committee of the Whole minutes

• Resolution 107-23
  Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
  Seconded by Councillor Randy Barber

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council be approved, as amended. 

  Carried

8.

PRESENTATIONS

9.

DELEGATIONS

9.1

William Woodman, Northumberland Minor Hockey League Association, requesting the installation of technology to Live Stream Ice Hockey Activities.

This matter was not addressed as the delegate did not appear to speak to the matter

9.2

Christopher Gillis to speak regarding the the No Parking restrictions in the New Amherst neighbourhoods.

C. Gillis spoke to Council regarding concerns with the no parking restrictions in the area and provided recommendations and suggestions on how to address the parking issues in the New Amherst neighbourhood.

C. Gillis was dismissed at 6:28 PM.

10.

DELEGATION ACTIONS

10.1

Delegation Action - Christopher Gillis to speak regarding the the No Parking restrictions in the New Amherst neighbourhoods.

• Resolution 108-23
  Moved by Councillor Brian Darling
  Seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau

  THAT the delegation from Christopher Gillis be received from information purposes;

  AND FURTHER THAT the delegation be forwarded to staff to be included in the upcoming report set to return on April 24, 2023

  Carried

11.

CORRESPONDENCE

11.1

Correspondence from MPP David Piccini in response to support for Oath of Office reference to His Majesty

11.2

Correspondence from resident regarding Unsanctioned Injection Sites & Drug related behaviours

11.3

Correspondence from the Town of Lincoln in support of the Council of the Town of Petrolia regarding the School Board Election

11.4

Correspondence from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming in support of of the Town of Grimsby regarding Barriers for Women in Politics

11.5

Correspondence from the Township of South Glengarry regarding Barriers for Women in Politics

11.6

Correspondence from the Township of Lucan Biddulph regarding the Barriers for Women in Politics

11.7

Correspondence from the Town of Greater Napanee in support of Town of Coburg Council resolution regarding Homeless and Unsheltered Persons

11.8

Correspondence from the City of Belleville in response to Motion for Homeless and Unsheltered Persons

11.9

Correspondence from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Bill 5 – Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act

11.10

Correspondence from the Municipality of South Huron regarding Cannabis Act Information

11.11

Correspondence, Township of Mulmur, regarding Bill 5—Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022

11.12

Correspondence from the Township of South Glengarry regarding Accuracy of Voters List

11.13

Correspondence from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming in support of the Council of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh regarding Future Accuracy of the Permanent Register of Electors

11.14

Correspondence from the Town of Laurentian Hills regarding support for the motion on homeless and unsheltered persons

11.15

Correspondence from the Township of Lucan Biddulph regarding the future accuracy of the Permanent List of Electors in Ontario.

11.16

Correspondence from the Township of Howick regarding the CN Railway Contribution Requirements under the Drainage Act and Impacts on Municipal Drain Infrastructure in Ontario

11.17

Correspondence from the Township of Howick regarding support for the Council of the Municipality of North Perth’s School Bus Stop Arm Cameras Resolution

11.18

Correspondence from the West Perth Council regarding the Cannabis Act Review

11.19

Correspondence from the Town of Greater Napanee regarding review of the current Cannabis Act

11.20

Correspondence from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Declaring Intimate Partner Violence and Violence Against Women an Epidemic

• Resolution 109-23
  Moved by Councillor Randy Barber
  Seconded by Councillor Miriam Mutton

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive each correspondence collectively as presented for information purposes. 

  Carried

12.

ITEMS EXTRACTED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

12.1

Correspondence from resident, Jean Wiebe, resident providing suggestions to improve Town's parks and services

• Resolution 110-23
  Moved by Councillor Brian Darling
  Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat

  THAT the correspondence from resident, Jean Wiebe, be received for information purposes; 

  FURTHER THAT the matter be referred to Public Works and Parks Staff for review. 

  Carried

12.2

Correspondence, Cobourg Resident Dr. Matthew Vaughan, regarding the introduction of a Standing Water By-law in the Town of Cobourg.

• Resolution 111-23
  Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
  Seconded by Councillor Miriam Mutton

  THAT Council direct staff to report back on the Standing Water By-law to bring back at a later date on changes to the current regulations or by-laws. 

  Carried

12.3

Correspondence, Rev, Neil Ellis, regarding St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Cobourg Celebrating its 190th Anniversary.

• Resolution 112-23
  Moved by Councillor Brian Darling
  Seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau

  THAT the correspondence from Rev., Neil Ellis, be received for information purposes

  Carried

12.4

Correspondence from Community Living regarding support for the Community Living movement on May 1, 2023

• Resolution 113-23
  Moved by Councillor Brian Darling
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty

  THAT Council honour the request from Community Living regarding the lighting of Victoria Hall's exterior should the building have the ability to do so;

  FURTHER THAT Council proclaim the month of May as Community Living Month 

  Carried

12.5

Correspondence from the Town of Essex regarding the reinstatement of legislation permitting a Municipality to retain surplus proceeds from Tax Sales

• Resolution 114-23
  Moved by Councillor Miriam Mutton
  Seconded by Councillor Randy Barber

  THAT Council direct Staff to send a letter to all relevant taxation bodies, including the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, and all other municipalities in Ontario urging them to re-instate previous legislation that permitted a Municipality to apply for and retain the surplus proceeds from a tax sale in their jurisdiction 

  Carried

12.6

Correspondence from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Municipalities Retaining Surplus Proceeds from Tax Sales.

• Resolution 115-23
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty
  Seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau

  THAT the correspondence be received for information purposes 

  Carried

12.7

Correspondence from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs

• Resolution 116-23
  Moved by Councillor Miriam Mutton
  Seconded by Councillor Randy Barber

  THAT Council direct staff to send a letter of support regarding the reduction of Municipal Insurance Costs to all municipalities in Ontario  

  Carried

13.

REPORTS

13.1

General Government Services

13.2

Planning and Development Services

13.3

Public Works Services

13.3.1

Memo from the Director, Public Works, regarding the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation, Town of Cobourg 2022-2023.

• Resolution 117-23
  Moved by Councillor Brian Darling
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty

  THAT Council authorize the preparation of a By-law to be presented at a Regular Council Meeting to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to prepare and sign a supporting by-l to ensure that the Town of Cobourg receives its payment for 2023 Gas Tax Funding and that funds are used to continue supporting local transportation services; and

  FURTHER, THAT the authorizing bylaw includes future year agreements for the 2023-2026 Council Term.

  Carried

13.4

Parks and Recreation Services

13.5

Protection Services

13.6

Arts, Culture and Tourism Services

13.6.1

Memo from the Director, Community Services, regarding the Farmer’s Market Event Update and Parking Request.

• Resolution 118-23
  Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Darling

  THAT Council receive this report for information purposes; and

  FURTHER THAT Council commends the Cobourg Farmer’s Market on their 184 years of operation in the downtown; and

  FURTHER THAT Council commends the Cobourg Farmer’s Market on their creative approach to problem solving, and encourages them to continue; and

  FURTHER THAT Council endorse the approach of issuing forty (40) special event parking passes valid at the Albert St parking lot for the scheduled dates and times of their event for 2023, and

  FURTHER THAT at such time as the Municipal Grants Policy is reviewed, that this and other grants be reviewed by staff to ensure financial transparency and consistency with the overall municipal grants process.

  Carried

14.

MOTIONS

14.1

General Government Services

14.1.1

Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding Non-growth Water System Debenture Requirements Request to the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg

Council took a 10 minute recess at 6:58 PM. 

Adam Giddings, Director, Regulator Finance, LUSI, was present to answer questions

• Resolution 119-23
  Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Darling

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered a memo from Derek Paul, President and CEO, Lakefront Utilities Inc., regarding Non-growth Water System Debenture Requirements Request to the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve non-growth borrowing of $7,365,524 for Waterworks Capital requirements, as outlined in the December 11th, 2020, Water Rate Study and presentation to Council on January 4th, 2021 and instruct staff and LUSI to explore best competitive rates. 

  Carried

14.1.2

Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the approval of the 2023 Waterworks Operating and Capital Budget

• Resolution 120-23
  Moved by Councillor Aaron Burchat
  Seconded by Councillor Randy Barber

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered a memo from the Treasure/Director, Corporate Services, regarding the approval of the 2023 Waterworks Operating and Capital Budget.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets for the Town of Cobourg Waterworks.

  Carried

14.1.3

Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding Cobourg Public Library – 2023 HVAC Replacement

• Resolution 121-23
  Moved by Councillor Aaron Burchat
  Seconded by Councillor Randy Barber

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered a memo from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services, regarding the Cobourg Public Library – 2023 HVAC Replacement.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council award the contract to Carmichael Engineering Ltd to supply and install one new three (3) ton and one (1) new ten (10) ton Carrier rooftop heat and cool package units at the Cobourg Public Library at a cost of $43,346.76 including non-refundable HST to be funded from the Holdco Reserve account as approved in the 2023 Capital Budget.

  Carried

14.1.4

Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the receiving of the Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective Sleeping Cabins Proposal and the use of Municipal Land at Furnace Street for Affordable Housing. 

• Resolution 122-23
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty
  Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered a memo from the Director of Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk, regarding the Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective Sleeping Cabins Proposal – Use of Municipal Land and Licensing Agreement Interim Report;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to reach out to Northumberland County to explore their interest in the property and consideration of possible options for how the site could be used to achieve their affordable housing targets, and 

  FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to proceed with a formal Request for Proposal process for the disposal of the lands for the purpose of affordable housing should Northumberland County not pursue this site, and

  FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to conduct public engagement with the surrounding neighborhood on any options that may materialize.

  Amended
• Resolution 123-23
  Moved by Councillor Brian Darling
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty

  MOTION TO AMEND

  THAT the following word be added: 

  FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to conduct public engagement as per the Planning Act with the surrounding neighborhood on any options that may materialize.

  Carried
• Resolution 124-23
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty
  Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered a memo from the Director of Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk, regarding the Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective Sleeping Cabins Proposal – Use of Municipal Land and Licensing Agreement Interim Report;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to reach out to Northumberland County to explore their interest in the property and consideration of possible options for how the site could be used to achieve their affordable housing targets, and 

  FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to proceed with a formal Request for Proposal process for the disposal of the lands for the purpose of affordable housing should Northumberland County not pursue this site, and

  FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to conduct public engagement as per the Planning Act with the surrounding neighborhood on any options that may materialize.

  Carried

14.1.5

Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding direction to begun the process of declaring specific lands located at 206 Furnace Street as Surplus Land.

• Resolution 125-23
  Moved by Councillor Randy Barber
  Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered an action recommended regarding the Declaration of Surplus Lands located at 206 Furnace Street, Cobourg;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to declare the southwest portion of the parking lot (23.5 m x 44 m) at 206 Furnace Street as surplus land.

  Amended
• Resolution 126-23
  Moved by Councillor Miriam Mutton
  Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat

  MOTION TO AMEND

  THAT the following be removed:

  (23.5 m x 44 m)

  Defeated
• Resolution 127-23
  Moved by Councillor Randy Barber
  Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered an action recommended regarding the Declaration of Surplus Lands located at 206 Furnace Street, Cobourg;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to declare the southwest portion of the parking lot (23.5 m x 44 m) at 206 Furnace Street as surplus land

  Recorded Vote Requested by Councillor Miriam Mutton 

  YES (6):  Councillor Randy Barber, Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty, Mayor Lucas Cleveland, Councillor Brian Darling, Councillor Adam Bureau, Councillor Aaron Burchat

  NO (1) : Councillor Miriam Mutton

  Carried

14.1.6

Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the 2023 Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) Executive Committee Nomination

• Resolution 128-23
  Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Darling

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered a Notice of Motion, Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty, regarding the 2023 Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) Executive Committee Nomination;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Cobourg endorses Nicole Beatty as the Deputy Mayor for nomination to the 2023 OSUM Executive Committee.

  Carried

14.1.7

Motion from the Committee of the Whole, regarding an appointment to the HOLDCO Board of Directors.

• Resolution 129-23
  Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
  Seconded by Councillor Brian Darling

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on April 3, 2023, Council considered applications from Members of the Public to fill the vacancies on the HOLDCO Board of Directors;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Municipal Council appoint the following members to the HOLDCO Board of Directors effective May 1st, 2023, through December 31st, 2026.

  1. Fred Clifford
  Carried

14.2

Planning and Development Services

14.2.1

Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding 117 Durham St Property – Initial Considerations

• Resolution 130-23
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty
  Seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered a memo from the Director, Planning and Development and the Director, Community Services, regarding 117 Durham St Property – Initial Considerations; 

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct a balanced mix of parkland, market and affordable residential units with direction to staff to commission studies necessary to determine the development limit (funded by proceeds of eventual sale of the land); and to proceed with a formal Request for Proposal process for the disposal of the developable lands, and

  FURTHER THAT public engagement occurs early in the process to invite public feedback on the use of the lands. 

  FURTHER THAT Council approve the operation of 117 Durham Street as a temporary recreational and athletic facility for the spring and summer 2023 season while long-term plans for the property are determined.

  Carried

14.3

Public Works Services

14.4

Parks and Recreation Services

14.4.1

Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the 2022 Capital Project Update: Preliminary Design of the new Pickleball Facility and Replacement Skateboard Facility

• Councillor Aaron Burchat declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Aaron Burchat declared a conflict with the Skateboard Park portion of the item as he owns of a Skateboard Shop.)

• Resolution 131-23
  Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
  Seconded by Councillor Randy Barber

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered a memo from the Director, Community Services, regarding the 2022 Capital Project Update: Preliminary Design of the new Pickleball Facility and Replacement Skateboard Facility; 

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council encourages the community to mobilize their support with the Town and resources towards the two (2) Capital Projects being the new Pickleball Facility and Replacement Skateboard Facility.

  Carried

14.4.2

Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the Administrative Policy Update – Special Events Policy

• Resolution 132-23
  Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
  Seconded by Councillor Miriam Mutton

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered a memo from the Director, Community Services, regarding the Administrative Policy Update – Special Events Policy; 

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the attached Special Events Policy as an administrative update.

  Carried

14.5

Protection Services

14.6

Arts, Culture and Tourism Services

14.6.1

Motion from the Committee of the Whole regarding the 2023 YMCA Northumberland Rainbow Run in the Town of Cobourg

• Resolution 133-23
  Moved by Councillor Randy Barber
  Seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau

  WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole meeting on, April 3, 2023, Council considered a memo from the Manager, Culture, regarding the 2023 YMCA Northumberland Rainbow Run in the Town of Cobourg;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the YMCA Northumberland Rainbow Run to be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in downtown Cobourg; and

  FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the permitting/planning of the event with YMCA Northumberland.

  Carried

15.

BYLAWS

15.1

By-law No. 035-2023, being a by-law to amend zoning by-law for Holding Removal at 160 Densmore Road, Cobourg.

15.2

By-law No. 036-2023, being a by-law to authorize an encroachment agreement with Tasco Venture located at 144 Orr Street, Cobourg 

15.3

By-law No. 037-2023, being a by-law to authorize an encroachment agreement with Tasco Venture located at 142 Orr Street, Cobourg 

15.4

By-law No. 038-2023, being a by-law to authorize the authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into a contribution agreement with Infrastructure Canada for funding of the Battery Electric Bus Feasibility Study and Fleet Transition Plan

15.5

By-law No. 039-2023, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into an agreement with HDR for Consulting Services to conduct an Electric Bus Feasibility Study and Fleet Transition Plan  

15.6

By-law No. 040-2023, being a by-law to enter into an Agreement for the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds  Public Transportation, Town of Cobourg 2022-2023 and Future Years.

• Resolution 134-23
  Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty
  Seconded by Councillor Randy Barber

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce by-law No.035-2023 to 040-2023 and to dispense with the reading of the bylaw by the Municipal Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.

  Carried

16.

ITEMS EXTRACTED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

17.

PETITIONS

18.

NOTICE OF MOTION

18.1

Notice of Motion, Mayor Lucas Cleveland, regarding the introduction of a Non-Resident Waterfront Seasonal Parking Pass.

Mayor Lucas Cleveland spoke briefly to the reason for the motion to address complaints from non-residents visiting Cobourg and noted the importance of encouraging tourism in the Town. 

• Resolution 135-23
  Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland
  Seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau

  THAT Council receive the Notice of Motion for information purposes; and 

  FURTHER THAT the Notice of Motion be referred to the April 24th, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting for discussion. 

  Carried
• Resolution 136-23
  Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland
  Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat

  THAT the Rules of Order be suspended to address this item.

  (2/3 Vote in favor required) 

  Carried
• Resolution 137-23
  Moved by Mayor Lucas Cleveland
  Seconded by Councillor Adam Bureau

  THAT Council direct Staff to initiate the process on the creation and promotion of a Non-Resident Waterfront Pass to be purchased for the 2023 Waterfront Season (Victoria Day to Thanksgiving) by Non-Cobourg residents at a rate of $150.00 as outlined within the Staff Report that was received by Council on February 21, 2023; and 

  FURTHER THAT Staff report back to Council on the result of the pass purchases and utilization for discuss for future years. 

  Carried

19.

COUNCIL/COORDINATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

19.1

Members of Council present verbal reports on matters:

Members of Council present verbal reports on matters.

20.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

21.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

21.1

Bylaw 041-2023, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting of April 11, 2023.

• Resolution 138-23
  Moved by Councillor Adam Bureau
  Seconded by Councillor Aaron Burchat

  THAT leave be granted to introduce Bylaw 041-2023 and to dispense with the reading of the Bylaw by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Council Meeting held on April 11, 2023, and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. 

  Carried

22.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Lucas Cleveland called for adjournment at 8:18 PM