The Aurora Record

Council Closed Session Public

June 2, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Wendy Gaertner, Rachel Gilliland, Harold Kim, Tom Mrakas, Gallo Nays, Ron Weese

Absent (1): Michael Thompson

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 agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland, seconded by Councillor Kim
Carried
That Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Northern Six Partnership: Waste Collection Contract Review Presentation A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001; and A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
1. That the presentation be received for information. Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes June 2, 2026 3 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Thompson
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Kim
1. That Council Closed Session Report No. PDS26-062 be received; and 2. That the Town Solicitor be instructed to oppose the appeals relating to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, and that an external lawyer and any necessary experts be retained to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal to support Council’s position. Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo Nays (2): Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Thompson
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo · Opposed (2): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Kim
That the reconsideration provisions of the Procedure By-law be waived to permit a reconsideration vote on item 4.2 - PDS26-062 - Appeals of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, 161 Heathwood Heights Drive (OPA-2025-04 and ZBA-2025-05). On a two-thirds majority vote the motion
Moved by Councillor Weese, seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Gallo, seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kim, seconded by Councillor Weese
Carried

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