Special Meeting of Council

Minutes

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Electronic meeting live streamed at: https://video.isilive.ca/tecumseh/live.html.
Present:
  • Mayor, Gary McNamara
  • Deputy Mayor, Joe Bachetti
  • Councillor, Bill Altenhof
  • Councillor, Andrew Dowie
  • Councillor, Brian Houston
  • Councillor, Tania Jobin
  • Councillor, Rick Tonial
Also Present:
  • Chief Administrative Officer, Margaret Misek-Evans
  • Director Parks & Recreation Services, Paul Anthony
  • Director Public Works & Environmental Services, Phil Bartnik
  • Director Fire Services & Fire Chief, Wade Bondy
  • Director Information & Communication Services, Shaun Fuerth
  • Director Planning & Building Services, Brian Hillman
  • Director Financial Services & Chief Financial Officer, Tom Kitsos
  • Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Laura Moy
  • Deputy Clerk & Manager Legislative Services, Jennifer Alexander

The Mayor calls the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

There is no pecuniary interest declared by a Member of Council.

  • Motion: SCM -11/21
    Moved ByCouncillor Tania Jobin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Brian Houston

    That the June 29, 2021 Special Meeting of Council convene in closed session in accordance with Section 239 2(a) (b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, which permits a meeting, or part of a meeting to be held in closed session if the subject matter being considered is the security of the property of the municipality or local board; personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations.

    Carried
  • Motion: SCM -12/21
    Moved ByCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the Closed portion of the Special Meeting of Council adjourn at 8:36 pm and reconvene in open session at 8:36 pm.

    Carried

Council convened in closed session shortly after calling this meeting to order at 6:00 pm in accordance with Section 239 2(a) (b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, which permits a meeting or a portion of a meeting to be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is:

  • the security of the property of the municipality or local board;
  • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and
  • and labour relations or employee negotiations.

The Town’s consultants, Perry Group, presented their Final Report on the Information Technology Service Review that may impact the security of Town property including Cyber Security and partial Network Security and Management, as well as staff recommendations related to the Organizational Review.

The Town’s consultants, KPMG, presented their Final Report on the Organizational Review regarding the identify of staff by position and related to labour relations and employee negotiations.

The presentations were received and direction given to return them to Council in closed session on July 13, 2021 for consideration at that time.

Re: Information Technology Service Review

The Director Information & Communications Services highlights the Report ICS-2021-03 as appended in the Agenda.

Susan Chase is joined by Andy Will, from the Perry Group, and unveils their findings and recommendations from the Information Technology Service Review.

  • Motion: SCM -13/21
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That the PowerPoint Presentation entitled "Information Technology Services Review, Final Recommendations", by Perry Group Consultants, be received.    

    Carried

Re: Organizational Review

Bruce Peever is joined by Tom Malanfant, from KPMG LLP, to present their findings as outlined in the Organizational Review Final Report Executive Summary as appended to the Agenda.

  • Motion: SCM -14/21
    Moved ByCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded ByCouncillor Brian Houston

    That the Organizational Review Final Report Executive Summary presented by KPMG LLP, be received.

    Carried

There are no Communication items presented to Council.

  • Motion: SCM -15/21
    Moved ByCouncillor Bill Altenhof
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Joe Bachetti

    That Report ICS-2021-03 Information Technology Service Delivery Review, be received.

    Carried
  • Motion: SCM -16/21
    Moved ByCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded ByCouncillor Tania Jobin

    That Report CAO-2021-12 Organizational Review, be received.

    Carried
  • Motion: SCM -17/21
    Moved ByCouncillor Rick Tonial
    Seconded ByCouncillor Bill Altenhof

    That there being no further business, the Tuesday, June 29, 2021 meeting of the Special Council Meeting be adjourned at 9:24 pm.

    Carried