Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (7 motions)
6 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the budget presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Finance and Supports BE RECEIVED.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Stevenson
Carried
That the budget presentation from the Mayor BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Mayor's Proposed Budget was provided to each member of Council, the City Clerk, and the public on January 31, 2024.
Moved by H. McAlister, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Committee recess at this time, for 45 minutes.
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by D. Ferreira
Carried
That the Budget Committee convene In Closed Session to consider the following: 6.1 Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and directions and instructions to officers and employees or agents of the municipality.
Moved by D. Ferreira, seconded by C. Rahman
Carried
In favour (12): Councillor E. Peloza, Councillor H. McAlister, Councillor S. Lewis, Councillor P. Cuddy, Councillor S. Stevenson, Councillor J. Pribil, Councillor C. Rahman, Councillor S. Lehman, Councillor S. Franke, Councillor D. Ferreira, Councillor S. Hillier, Councillor J. Morgan
That the Mayor’s 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget BE AMENDED to remove Business Case #P-5 – Fire Department Breathing Apparatus and Breathing Apparatus Decontamination (Amended – funding deferred from 2024 to 2026), and that this Business Case BE REFERRED to the 2028- 2031 MYB noting that the equipment’s lifecycle renewal is 2031.
Moved by S. Hillier, seconded by S. Lewis
Carried
That the Mayor’s 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget BE AMENDED to remove Business Case #P-7 – Implementation of a New Property Tax Software System and Capital Asset Reporting Tool for Financial Reporting.