The Markham Record

General Committee Meeting

April 30, 2024

Who was there

Present (11): Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Ritch Lau, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Juanita Nathan, Karen Rea, Frank Scarpitti

Absent (2): Michael Chan, Isa Lee

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (7 motions)

7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the April 16, 2024 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Juanita Nathan
Carried
That the Report for the "Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001" be received; and, That the taxes totalling approximately $591,462 (incl. $6,410 of Stormwater Fees) be adjusted under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the City’s tax portion is estimated to be $109,785; and, That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and, That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the tax roll accordingly; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the report dated April 30, 2024 entitled “2024 First Quarter Investment Performance Review” be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the report entitled “The MECP – Markham Distribution System – Drinking Water Inspection Report, January 30, 2024” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , General Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Juanita Nathan
Carried
That General Committee adjourn from Confidential Session at 10:49 AM and not report out on any matter.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
1. That the Report for the "Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001" be received; and, 3 2. That the taxes totalling approximately $591,462 (incl. $6,410 of Stormwater Fees) be adjusted under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the City’s tax portion is estimated to be $109,785; and, 3. That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and, 4. That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the tax roll accordingly; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried

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