HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 10, 2003 - Council COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
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MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
P.O. Box 160, 9344 Plank Road
STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO
Monday, March 10,2003
6:00 p.m.
A special budget meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held at 6:00 p.m. on
Monday, March 10, 2003 in Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Max Stewart, Deputy
Mayor Lynn Acre, Councillors Matt Schafer and Councillor Cliff Evanitski, Administrator Kyle
Kruger, Clerk Lynda Millard and Treasurer Suzanna Mantel. Councillor David Mason was
absent.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stewart called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF
None
3. 2003 DRAFT BUDGET
The Administrator provided Council with a list of additional items to be considered,
including items removed from the draft budget prior to presentation to Council. It was
suggested that the projected 2002 surplus of approximately$200,000, resulting from
additional CRF grants, be considered to fund additional capital projects rather than
reducing the current tax levy.
The Treasurer provided a brief outline of tax rates and ratios noting that the County will
consider moving toward equalization of the residentiallfarm and commercial ratios as
mandated by the Province, in April. She explained the potential impacts in moving these
tax rates closer to the ratios provided in the Provincial ranges of fairness.
A number of budget amendments were considered
4. BY-LAW
By-law 2003 - 023 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
2003-131 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by C. Evanitski
"THAT confirming By-law 2003-023 be read a first, second and third time and
finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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5. ADJOURNMENT
2003-132 Moved by L. Acre
Seconded by M. Schafer
"THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
Next Budget meeting
The next budget meeting was scheduled for Tuesday,March 18, 2003 at 6:00 p.m.
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Date Approved: .2_0/03