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
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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
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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