HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 01, 2004 - Special Council COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
P.Q. Box 160, 9344 Plank Road
STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO
Monday, March 1,2004
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 1, 2004 in Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Lynn Acre, Deputy Mayor
Matt Schafer Councillors Mark Tayklor,Paul Ens and Cliff Evanitski,Administrator Kyle
Kruger, Clerk Lynda Millard and Treasurer Suzanna Mantel.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lynn Acre called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
None
3. 2004 DRAFT BUDGET
The Treasurer introduced the Preliminary Budget for 2004 incorporating a 9% overall tax
rate increase from the 2003 budget. She noted that a 2003 deficit of$17,479 must also be
considered.
It was noted that insurance costs have increased 15%and Workers Safety&Insurance
Board costs reflect an 11%premiums increase.
Port Burwell Marine Museum Committee Chairman Barbara Rycquart,Water/
Wastewater Superintendent Ed Roloson,Fire Chief Sam Taylor, Planning Co-ordinator
Margaret Underhill, Chief Building Official Dwayne Daniel and Pubic Works
Superintendent Bob Bartlett were in attendance to present their respective departmental
operating and capital budgets.
COUNCIL BUDGET MINUTES -39 - March 1, 2004
4. BY-LAW
By-law 2004 - 022 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
2004-98 Moved by M. Schafer
Seconded by P. Ens
"THAT confirming By-law 2003-02k be read a first, second and third time and
finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
5. ADJOURNMENT
2004-099 Moved by C. Evanitski
Seconded by M. Taylor
"THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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