The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Economic Recovery Task Force

ERTF2021-01
Commencing at 1:00 P.M. – Electronic Participation
Economic Development Boardroom
Economic Development
180 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Ontario
Members:
  • Mayor Andy Letham
  • Deputy Mayor Patrick O'Reilly
  • Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan
  • Councillor Andrew Veale
  • Bjorn Alfredsson
  • Tom Phillips
  • Jill Quast
  • Mark Wilson
  • Director Chris Marshall
  • Director Juan Rojas

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1.
Call to Order
 

Mayor Letham called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m. with the following members present:

Deputy Mayor O’Reilly, Councillor Seymour-Fagan, Councillor Veale, B. Alfredsson, T. Phillips, J. Quast, M. Wilson, Director Marshall, Director Rojas

Staff Present: R. Mustard, R. Cowieson, C. Sisson, R. Holy, G. Smith

2.
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor O'Reilly

    That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.
Adoption of Minutes
 

4.1
ERTF2021-01.4.1 Draft Minutes December 8 Economic Recovery Task Force Meeting
This item has attachments. 

1.2020 12 08 ERTF Draft Minutes.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor Veale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Seymour-Fagan

    That the minutes of the Economic Recovery Task Force meeting held on December 8, 2020, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

5.
Council Resolution: Enhanced Service in Downtowns and Major Parks
 

Mayor Letham provided an update on the recommendations that the task force had submitted to council in November, 2020.

Council Resolution CW2020-164

That an increase in garbage cans and frequency of waste pick up in our downtowns and major parks be costed and included as a decision unit in the 2021 budget. This was approved in the 2021 operating budget.  The task force was requested to provide more details on this resolution.

A discussion took place regarding enhanced service in downtown and major parks.  Consensus among the task force members was that there is a need for an and washroom facilities.

Staff to take input from the Task Force and develop a program for Summer 2021.

A discussion on encouraging consumer confidence was held and referred to Staff.

6.
Action Plan Progress Update
 

Mayor Letham provided an update on the action plan.

7.
Correspondence
 

8.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved ByJ. Quast
    Seconded ByB. Alfredsson

    That the Economic Recovery Task Force Meeting adjourn at 1:50 p.m.

    Carried
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