Housing York Inc.
Board of Directors
Minutes
of the Board Meeting Held on September 6, 2018
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The Board of Directors of Housing York Inc. met at 10:56 a.m. on September 6, 2018 in Committee Room A, Regional Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario with Regional Councillor Heath in the chair.
Directors present at this meeting:
Regional Councillor Heath, Chair
Regional Councillor Rosati, Vice Chair
Regional Councillor Armstrong
Regional Chair Emmerson
Mayor Dawe
Mayor Hackson
Regional Councillor Hogg
Mayor Quirk
Regional Councillor Singh
Regional Councillor Spatafora
Regional Councillor Taylor
Staff:
C. Abankwa, D. Balneaves, L. Bigioni, P. Casey, K. Chislett, C. Clark, R. Farrell, K. Hobbs, L. Mirabella, Z. Phillips, R. Profitt, A. Reid, J. Scholten
18-28 Disclosures of Interest
None
18-29 Confirmation of Minutes
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It was moved by Regional Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor that the Board confirm the Minutes of the June 7, 2018 meeting of the Board of Directors of Housing York Inc.
Carried
Communications
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18-30 Housing Operations Activity Update
It was moved by Regional Chair Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Spatafora that the Board receive the communication from Rick Farrell, General Manager, Housing York Inc. dated September 6, 2018.
Carried
18-31 Inclusion Charter for York Region
It was moved by Regional Chair Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor that the Board receive the communication from Christopher Raynor, Regional Clerk dated June 29, 2018.
Carried
Reports
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18-32 Mid-Year Financial Update
It was moved by Regional Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Armstrong that the Board adopt the following recommendation in the report dated August 8, 2018 from the General Manager and Chief Financial Officer:
1. The Board receive this report for information.
Carried
18-33 Quarterly Contract Awards - April 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 and Summer Recess Contract Award
It was moved by Regional Councillor Hogg, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati that the Board adopt the following recommendation in the report dated August 8, 2018, as amended, from the General Manager and Chief Financial Officer:
1. The Board receive this report for information.
Carried
18-34 Endorsing York Region's Inclusion Charter
It was moved by Regional Chair Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor that the Board adopt the following recommendation in the report dated August 8, 2018 from the General Manager:
1. The Board endorse the Inclusion Charter for York Region (Attachment 1).
Carried
18-35 Other Business
Hesperus Village
Regional Councillor Singh inquired about whose responsibility it would be to manage the creation of a sidewalk outside of Hesperus Village. Staff advised that the organization has its own Board of Directors who would take on that responsibility and that the Region could assist in answering any questions that the representatives of Hesperus Village may have.
Land for Affordable Housing
Regional Councillor Singh inquired about incentives that are available to landowners who are interested in creating affordable housing. Staff advised that they often receive calls on this topic and do meet with people regularly to provide information.
Cannabis Legislation
The Board discussed the upcoming cannabis legislation and its effect on Housing York Inc. properties. Legal staff advised that there has been a smoke-free policy in place since 2014, which will be interpreted to include cannabis.
Appreciation from Staff
Rick Farrell, General Manager, thanked the Housing York Inc. Board Members for their valuable input and time throughout this term.
Appreciation from the Chair of Housing York Inc.
Regional Councillor Heath, Chair of Housing York Inc. thanked and praised the staff involved with the Housing York Inc. Board.
18-36 Private Session
The Board resolved in private session from 11:55 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
J. Heath, Chair
Carol Clark
for Christopher Raynor, Secretary