HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 10, 2005 - Special Council COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
P.O.Box 160, 9344 Plank Road
STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
7:00 p.m.
A special budget meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 in the Committee Room. Present were Mayor Lynn Acre, Councillors
Mark Taylor, Paul Ens and CliffEvanitski, Administrator Kyle Kruger, Clerk Lynda Millard and
Treasurer Suzanna Mantel. Deputy Mayor Matt Schafer was absent.
I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lynn Acre called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF None
3. 2005 DRAFT BUDGET
(a) Staff Report F2005-08 and attached 2005 draft budget.
File: F05.05
(b) Staff Report F2005-13 regarding 2005 budget.
File: F05.05
The Treasurer indicated that incorporating the changes proposed by staff results in a tax
rate increase of 3.26%.
Other options supported include changes to the roads capital budget items:
▪ William&Hannah Streets, delayed to 2006 and replaced by Brock—Strachan
Street construction and paving;
• Alward Street and Stafford Road, removed and replaced by additional general
maintenance and patching
Council also supported the additional credit of$10,000 to general government from the
operating rate stabilization reserve.
Additional changes were discussed, considered and determined.
Staff were directed to incorporate the revisions as discussed resulting in a 3.17%
municipal tax rate increase. The budget document will be presented to Council at the
meeting to be held June 2nd for final approval.
BUDGET MINUTES - 183 - May 10, 2005
4. DELEGATION
(a) 7:00 p.m.-Allan Spicer,regarding the Economic Development&Tourism draft budget.
Allan Spicer addressed council to request more financial investment from the
Municipality in waterfront improvements in Port Burwell. He stated over the past three
years the addition of new business,combined with improvements to existing ones have
resulted in approximately$2,000,000 invested and suggested the Municipality become a
supportive partner.
5. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2005-254 Moved by C Evanitski
Seconded by M Taylor
"THAT the Council do now rise to enter into an "In Camera" Session of Committee
of the Whole to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual,including
municipal or local board employees."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
2005-255 Moved by C Evanitski
Seconded by P Ens
"THAT the Committee of the Whole do now rise from the"In Camera" Session."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
(a) Staff memo regarding confidential personal matters
2005-256 Moved by C Evanitski
Seconded by P Ens
"TIIAT Council provide financial support for the Bayham firefighters to ensure the point
pay values do not go below$10.00 and reserve any funds that may be acquired by capping
the upper value limit at$14.00;
AND THAT the Fire Department be permitted to provide additional medical response for a
6-month trial period as follows:
• Chest Pain/Cardiac Arrest
AND THAT following the trial period Council review and determine whether to continue
the additional medical response."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
BUDGET MINUTES - 184 - May 10,2005
6. BY-LAW
By-law 2005 - 042 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
2005-257 Moved by P Ens
Seconded by M Taylor
"THAT confirming By-law 2003-042 be read a first, second and third time and
finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
7. ADJOURNMENT
2005-258 Moved by M Taylor
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:44 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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Date Approved: / 9t ,5