HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 09, 2011 - Special Council BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
9344 Plank Road, Straffordville
June 9,2011
7:00 PM
The sixth 2011 budget meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held on
Thursday,June 9,2011 in the Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Paul Ens, Deputy Mayor
Mark Taylor,Councillors Tom Southwick,Wayne Casier and Ed Ketchabaw, Clerk Lynda
Millard and Treasurer Denis Duguay.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF
None.
3. 2011 DRAFT BUDGET
(a) Staff Report F2011-05 regarding "Budget Reductions 2011".
File: F05.11
The Treasurer advised that the cost of the upgrade of the electrical panel at the food booth on the
east beach in the amount of$2,300 has been added to the budget. The incorporation of the
reductions supported at the last meeting bring the tax rate increase to 2.3%.
Handouts on Municipal Assistance applications and Staff Memorandums regarding Cemetery
Marker Foundations were circulated.
The applications for cash donations were considered and support determined for a total of
$3,920.The balance to be disbursed at a later date.
Festivals and Events support was deferred pending clarification for Canada Day and Edison Fest.
It was suggested that$35,000 be placed in a reserve for a recycling depot,to be taken from the
proposed Jackson Line project.
It was suggested that the proposed fireball should be downsized to cut the cost and a final design
taken to a public meeting. It was noted that all recently built halls visited had incorporated heated
floors.
Staff comments regarding new development fees for the installation of new street lights and
sidewalks as conditions of severances were requested.
The$2,000 transfer to the Edison Museum building reserve was cut. Clarification regarding
fundraising and the transfer to reserve was requested.
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It was suggested that two picnic tables and cooking fire pits($300)be placed by volunteers along
Water Street near the Otter Creek in Vienna.
Placement of a plaque at the Estherville cemetery was discussed. The Staff memorandum,
previously circulated,on placement of recovered cemetery marker foundations was referred to a
future meeting.
It was noted that the Elgin Health Unit is promoting local walking trails and may have funding
assistance available.
A review of the reductions to the operating budget resulted in a further cut for inactive cemetery
improvement of$2,500 and Museums Bayham$15,000.
The next budget meeting was scheduled for Thursday,June 16th at 6:00 p.m.
(b) Municipal Cash Assistance
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Moved by Councillor T Southwick
Seconded by Deputy Mayor M Taylor
"THAT Council directs municipal cash assistance as follows:
Bayham Community Initiatives $500
Elgin County Plowmen's Association $200
Otter Valley Chamber of Commerce $200
Port Burwell Community Childcare Centre $500
Port Burwell Historical Society $350
Straffordville Community Committee $1,170
Tillsonburg& Distric Multi-Service $500
1st Straffordville BPSC (Scouts) $500
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. BY-LAW
(a) By-law 2011-052 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
2011-265
Moved by Councillor W Casier
Seconded by Councillor T Southwick
"THAT confirming By-law 2011-052 be read a first,second and third time and
finally passed."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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5. ADJOURNMENT
(a) Adjournment
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Moved by Councillor T Southwick
Seconded by Councillor W Casier
"THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 10:50 p.m."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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YOR CLERK
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