Minutes

Housing York Inc. Board of Directors

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Electronic Meeting
Directors:
  • W. Emmerson,
  • V. Hackson,
  • D. Hamilton,
  • J. Heath,
  • I. Lovatt,
  • T. Mrakas,
  • J. Taylor,
  • and T. Vegh
Staff:
  • D. Balneaves,
  • D. Basso,
  • L. Bigioni,
  • P. Casey,
  • K. Chislett,
  • C. Clark,
  • J. DeGagne,
  • P. Freeman,
  • C. Goodeve,
  • K. Hobbs,
  • C. Ibarra,
  • J. Li,
  • B. Macgregor,
  • M. McEnroe,
  • K. Milsom,
  • J. Scholten,
  • and M. Willson

A.
Call to Order
 

The Housing York Inc. Board meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m. with Mayor Taylor in the Chair.

B.
Disclosures of Interest
 

None

C.
Approval of Minutes
 

C.1
Minutes of the Housing York Inc. Board of Directors Meeting held on October 13, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Minutes_-_Housing_York_Inc__-_October_13_2021.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Hackson
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Heath

    That the Board confirm the Minutes of the Housing York Inc. Board of Directors meeting held on October 13, 2021.

    Carried

D.
Presentations
 

D.1
Housing York Inc. Monthly Activity Update
This item has attachments. 

1.Presentation - Housing_York_Inc__Activity_Update.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Hamilton
    Seconded byMayor Hackson

    That the Board receive the presentation by Kathy Milsom, General Manager, Housing York Inc.

    (See Item F.1)

    Carried

E.
Deputations
 

None

F.
Communications
 

F.1
Housing York Inc. Activity Update
This item has attachments. 

1.Housing_York_Inc__Activity_Update_December_2021.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Hamilton
    Seconded byMayor Hackson

    That the Board receive the memorandum from Kathy Milsom, General Manager, Housing York Inc. dated November 12, 2021.

    Carried

G.
Reports
 

G.1
Supporting the Region's Community Housing Development Master Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.Supporting_the_Region_s_Community_Housing_Development_Master_Plan.pdf
2.Att 1 - Supporting_the_Region_s_Community_Housing_Development_Master_Plan.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Hamilton
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Heath

    That the Board adopt the following recommendations in the report dated November 12, 2021 from the General Manager:

    1. Housing York Inc. support the development of a 40-year Community Housing Development Master Plan by the Region based on the following principles:
      •    Putting residents first
      •    Appropriate development on available land
      •    Readiness for funding opportunities
      •    Empower Community Housing providers with support
      •    Target an aggressive rate of growth for Community Housing
    2. Housing York Inc. properties be considered in the development of the plan.
    Carried

H.
Other Business
 

H.1
Induction Cooktops
 

Regional Councillor Hamilton put forward a motion requesting the installation of induction cooktops in Unionville Commons.  There was no seconder to the motion. Discussion included the high cost of maintenance and specialized pots and pans versus the low level of risk for cooktop fires in Housing York Inc. seniors buildings.

H.2
GRIPBlock Technology
 

Mayor Lovatt presented the idea of GRIPBlock technology as a consideration by staff for affordable and/or temporary housing.  The technology consists of affordable wooden bricks which are light and durable so they can be delivered and assembled quickly.

I.
Private Session
 

None

J.
Adjournment
 

There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

                                                           
Carol Clark
for Christopher Raynor, Secretary



                                                           
John Taylor
Chair

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