Council’s return from summer recess began with the commemoration of Stouffville’s U14AAA Yankees for becoming provincial baseball champions at a recent tournament in Etobicoke.
Representatives from the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation provided a presentation on their services, fundraising, and hospital expansion plans.
A delegation from the Stouffville Lions Club regarding Stouffville’s recycling program, environmental threats from litter and dumped waste, and alternate means for communal waste disposal was referred to staff. A report on possible solutions will be returned to Council in the near future.
Murray Pattenden of the Stouffville Legion provided a delegation to Council asking them to consider returning Stouffville’s cenotaph to Memorial Park. Staff will report back on options for doing so at an upcoming Council meeting.
Mayor Lovatt will submit the Town’s pledge to the Minister of Municipal Housing and Affairs by October 15, granting him strong mayor powers he has said are not needed.
Council approved a $980,840 contract to Thomas Brown Architects Inc. for the architectural design, consulting, and contract administration services for the new joint fire station and paramedic response station coming to Aurora Road.
Council approved the proposed 2023-2024 Council meeting and municipal offices schedule. A carried amendment from Councillor Upton resulted in Easter Monday remaining open and Town Hall being closed from December 24 to the first business day following New Year’s Day.
