HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 17, 2009 - Special Council COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
9344 Plank Road, Straffordville
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
7:00 p.m.
The third budget meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bayham was held in the Committee
Room. Present were Mayor Lynn Acre,Deputy Mayor Cliff Evanitski, Councillors Wayne
Casier, Mark Taylor 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 7 p.m.
2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF
None
3. 2009 DRAFT BUDGET
Staff Report F2009-05 was provided to Council.
The Treasurer advised that the proposed budget currently reflects no tax rate increase,therefore
increases to individual properties would equal their assessment value change. On average,
assessment values have increased 4.3%. A reduction of$50,000-$60,000 would result in
approximately a 2% decrease in tax rates. The Treasurer noted that the report had been
prepared in accordance with Council's request for options that could be utilized to reduce the
budget. She explained that the options were in no order of preference, nor were they
recommendations of staff. She added that some options were contrary to the newly adopted
strategic plan. Each item was reviewed and potential impacts discussed.
There was consensus that Council study the options, consider with the intent of the stragtegic
plan and discuss further at the next budget session to be held March 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
It was announced that the Building Canada Fund application for water system infrastructure
upgrades has been approved. 1/3 funding from the Federal and Provincial governments are
$720,000 each,with a matching contribution required from the municipality. The Treasurer
added that a report regarding options to cover the municipal share will be forthcoming shortly.
4. BY-LAW
(a) By-law 2009-020 A By-law to confirm all actions of Council
2009-062
Moved by W Casier
Seconded by M Taylor
"THAT confirming By-law 2009-020 be read a first, second and
third time and finally passed."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council Budget Meeting
Minutes February 17,2009
5. ADJOURNMENT
(a) Adjournment
2009-063
Moved by M Taylor
Seconded by E Ketchabaw
"THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A. 4 CLERK
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