Mar 29, 2012 - 11:38 AM
Controversial bylaw repealed
But taxpayers on hook for $25K
After receipt of the final legal expenses for the Grossi versus McLean defamation suit in the amount of $25,500, council repealed the controversial indemnification bylaw March 26.
The final bill for legal services provided by Cassels Brock amounted to $16,539.91, according to a CAO report brought before council Monday night.
The town, however, is also covering former leisure services director and defendant in the claim John McLean’s legal expenses, as previously reported in The Advocate.
The town agreed to the claim for reimbursement filed by Mr. McLean for an amount of $3,961.24, bringing the bill for legal fees to $20,501.15.
CAO Winanne Grant said $5,000 has also been added to the 2012 budget to cover costs associated with the investigation of closed session meetings launched by Keswick resident Kristina Toomey.
After receiving the report, it took council about five minutes to unanimously repeal the bylaw.
The only question asked was by Ward 2 councillor Phil Craig, who asked whether repeal meant the same as rescinded.
After being advised by Ms Grant that the preferred wording under procedure would be repeal, council members voted unanimously to repeal the bylaw.
The final bill for legal services provided by Cassels Brock amounted to $16,539.91, according to a CAO report brought before council Monday night.
The town, however, is also covering former leisure services director and defendant in the claim John McLean’s legal expenses, as previously reported in The Advocate.
The town agreed to the claim for reimbursement filed by Mr. McLean for an amount of $3,961.24, bringing the bill for legal fees to $20,501.15.
CAO Winanne Grant said $5,000 has also been added to the 2012 budget to cover costs associated with the investigation of closed session meetings launched by Keswick resident Kristina Toomey.
After receiving the report, it took council about five minutes to unanimously repeal the bylaw.
The only question asked was by Ward 2 councillor Phil Craig, who asked whether repeal meant the same as rescinded.
After being advised by Ms Grant that the preferred wording under procedure would be repeal, council members voted unanimously to repeal the bylaw.
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