HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 16, 2007 - Special Council COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
P.O. Box 160, 9344 Plank Road
STRAFFORDVILLE, ONTARIO
Monday,April 16,2007
6:00 p.m.
A Budget meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held beginning at 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, April 16, 2007 in the Committee Room. Present were Mayor Lynn Acre, Deputy
Mayor Cliff Evanitski, Councillors Mark Taylor, Wayne Casier and Ed Ketchabaw,
Administrator Kyle Kruger, Clerk Lynda Millard and Treasurer Suzanna Mantel.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Acre called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF None
3. FINANCE,ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL
1. CORRESPONDENCE&REPORTS
(a) Staff Report F2007-08 and attached 2007 draft budget.
File: F05.07
Discussion was initiated with consideration of the $30,000 capital funding set aside for
the Vienna Library building. It was noted that the current site lease is at a rate of$7 per
square foot while the new rate would be$12, subject to upgrades to meet new County
requirements.
It was agreed that library services should be maintained in Vienna. User statistics
requested by Council have not yet been received.
The Administrator advised that a preliminary assessment had been completed by the
Chief Building Official. The document was circulated. Options for other arrangements
were discussed.
The Treasurer advised that there is $25,000 in the budget that could be used for library
upgrades.
It was agreed that the$30,000 be removed from the Library capital.
Councillor Ketchabaw suggested that a standing committee be set up to meet with local
residents regarding re-location of library services in Vienna.
BUDGET MEETING MINUTES - 105 - April 16, 2007
2007-21.9 Moved by Ed Ketchabaw
Seconded by C Evanitski
"THAT a standing committee, consisting of Councillor Casier and Councillor
Ketchabaw, be struck to look at options for library services at the Community
Centre or on PIank Road in Vienna."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
Tourism and Community Marketing
Miscellaneous Projects - There was consensus on the trails development to use wood
chips rather than gravel,barrels for garbage receptacles, include signage and purchase
benches later, for a reduction to $5,000.
Festivals—Following discussion it was agreed that $1,000 be allocated to each of the six
festivals—Eden Car Rally, BBQ & Garden Party, Edison Fest, Canada Day, Tub Daze,
Watermelon Fest and Blues Fest.
Community Beautification was reduced to $600 and Advertising set at $16,000,based on
the Lord Cultural Resources report.
Beach washroom facility- Councillor Taylor suggested cost savings could be generated
by using the existing 200 amp hydro panel to service the new building.
Other options for financing were discussed. The Treasurer recommended that total
capital works be increased by 3% annually, and not reduced below$725,244 for 2007.
The transfer station property acquisition amount of$29,000 was removed.
Public Works -The$5,000 allocation to purchase a used float trailer for the bulldozer
was removed from the capital allocation.
Sidewalks—The Treasurer advised that new sidewalks qualify for use of the gas tax
rebate.
It was agreed to fund the proposed $5,000 for various new sidewalks plus an additional
$8,500 to extend the sidewalk west of the bridge to Chatham Street from the gas tax
rebate.
BUDGET MEETING MINUTES - 106- April 16, 2007
4. BY-LAW
By-law 2007 - 043 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
2007-220 Moved by C Evanitski
Seconded by M Taylor
"THAT confirming By-law 2007-043 be read a first, second and third time and
finally passed."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
5. ADJOURNMENT
2007-221 Moved by M Taylor
Seconded by W Casier
"THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m."
Disposition: Motion Carried Unanimously
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MAYO CLERK
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