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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 21, 2022 - Inaugural Draft Inaugural Council Meeting Minutes November 21, 2022 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Present: Mayor Kevin Ashe Councillors: M. Brenner S. Butt L. Cook M. Nagy D. Pickles L. Robinson Also Present: M. Carpino -Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley -Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor S. Boyd -Fire Chief S. Douglas-Murray -Director, Community Services B. Duffield -Director, Operations J. Eddy -Director, Human Resources J. Flowers -CEO & Director of Public Libraries, Pickering Public Library R. Holborn -Director, Engineering Services F. Jadoon -Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Karwowski -Director, Finance & Treasurer S. Cassel -City Clerk M. Guinto -Division Head, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications C. Rose -Chief Planner R. Perera -Deputy Clerk 1. Call to Order The Inaugural Meeting of Council was called to order by Susan Cassel, City Clerk. 2. Greetings Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, welcomed everyone to the meeting. 3. Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, read the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement. 4. National Anthem Draft Inaugural Council Meeting Minutes November 21, 2022 Council Chambers 7:00 pm The National Anthem was performed by Julia Middleton. 5. Invocation The Invocation was given by Pastor Mel Finlay. 6. CAO Message Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, provided her remarks on the new upcoming Term of Council, projects and strategic plans underway for the City, and relayed her appreciation for staff in administering the 2022 Municipal Election and organizing the Inaugural Meeting of Council. 7. Declaration of Office for Mayor The Declaration of Office for Mayor was administered by Susan Cassel, City Clerk. 8. Presentation of Chain of Office The Mayoral Robe was presented to Mayor Ashe by his wife Karen. The Chain of Office was presented to Mayor Ashe by his children Tori Ashe, Tyler Ashe, Keara Monaghan, and granddaughter Jamieson Monaghan Pearce. 9. Declaration of Office for Councillors The Declaration of Office for Councillors was administered by Susan Cassel, City Clerk. 10. Introduction of Members of Council Mayor Ashe introduced all Members of Council. 11. Statements of Members of Council All Members of Council addressed the audience and provided remarks. 12. Inaugural Address Mayor Ashe presented his Inaugural Address. 13. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Robinson Draft Inaugural Council Meeting Minutes November 21, 2022 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Seconded by Councillor Nagy That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Dated this 21st day of November, 2022. Kevin Ashe, Mayor Susan Cassel, City Clerk