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 (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Strategic Plan funding be increased from $5,000 to $10,000.
Moved by T. Heeman, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to move forward with the full proposal for the Seniors Centre and VON; AND THAT the auditorium costs be reduced to half the amount; AND THAT the proposal for the new municipal office be eliminated; AND THAT the total project cost be $7.685 million towards the FlightExec Seniors Centre Expansion project; AND THAT staff amend the scope of the Request for Proposal (RFP) and provide a report at a future meeting of Council for consideration of a new RFP; AND THAT staff reach out to the Dorchester Lions regarding this update.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT $500,000 from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) be allocated towards the wastewater component of the Oakwood Drive project; AND THAT staff continue to seek additional funding sources.
Moved by T. Heeman, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT Tabs five to twelve (5-12) of the proposed 2023 budget (Fleet Services, Environmental Services, Wastewater Services, Water Services, Health Services, Recreation & Cultural Services, Planning & Development and Capital Budget with Funding Allocations) be approved in principle; AND THAT 2023 budget deliberations have resulted in a tax levy of $11,490,017, a capital budget of $15,213,469 and carry over of prior year capital projects not completed of $5,843,141; AND THAT the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be directed to prepare the necessary Budget By-law for the January 16, 2023 regular meeting of Council.
Moved by D. Lockie, seconded by C. Crockett
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a reevaluation of the Debenture Policy with the inclusion of 15- and 20-year terms.
Moved by T. Heeman, seconded by D. Lockie
Carried
THAT Report No. PW-ES-009-22 be received for information; AND THAT the proposed by-law to impose water and wastewater capital charges to recover the capital cost of installing water and wastewater services necessary to service new users to the systems arising from private service conversions be approved; AND THAT By-law 96-2022 (2023 Fees & Charges By-law) be amended accordingly for Council’s approval.
Moved by T. Heeman, seconded by C. Crockett
Carried
THAT the minutes of the special meeting of Council, held on December 12, 2022 be approved as circulated; AND THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council, held on December 12, 2022 be approved as circulated.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by T. Heeman
Carried
THAT the regular Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2023 be rescheduled to Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by T. Heeman
Carried
THAT Council moved into closed session at 12:29 p.m. pursuant to: - Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, being “a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by T. Heeman, seconded by C. Crockett
Carried
THAT Council resume its open session at 12:46 p.m.
Moved by C. Crockett, seconded by T. Heeman
Carried
THAT By-laws 98-2022 and 101-2022 be adopted as presented.