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Special Council Meeting
April 3, 2025
What was decided (8 motions)
7 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
WHEREAS the benefits of some members is not known; AND WHEREAS the budget line is based on known expenditures from the previous year; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff investigate Council benefits packages for members who do not currently qualify after the budget approval, AND THAT a report be brought back if changes are recommended as an interim adjustment.
Moved by C. Daigle, seconded by B. Irwin
Carried
THAT at 12:21 p.m. Council recess for 40 minutes.
Moved by C. Daigle, seconded by S. Nirta
Carried
WHEREAS an advantageous price has been brought forward requiring the financial commitment to the Fire Truck be fulfilled in 2025; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the replacement for the fire engine budget line be amended to the full purchase of $705,000.00.
Moved by C. Daigle, seconded by P. Hodgins
Carried
THAT the Queen Street Watermain Phase 1 outstanding debt be paid with using reserves.
Moved by C. Daigle, seconded by S. Nirta
Carried
THAT the rate of increase for the budget be set at 3.69% with 1% going to capital reserves.
Moved by B. Irwin, seconded by S. Nirta
Defeated
THAT Council approve the budget, as amended.
Moved by A. Cornelissen, seconded by P. Hodgins
Carried
THAT this report be accepted for information; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare the 2025 levy by-law based on the 2025 Final Budget.