The Port Colborne Record

Committee of the Whole - Budget

December 7, 2022

Who was there

Present (6): E. Beauregard, Ron Bodner, Gary Bruno, Dave Elliott, Tim Hoyle, William C. Steele

Absent (1): Frank Danch

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 (6 motions)

6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda dated December 07, 2022 be confirmed, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor T. Hoyle, seconded by Councillor M. Bagu
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council: That the Corporate Service Department, Financial Services Division, Report No. 2022- 248 Subject: 2023 Capital and Related Projects Budget, BE RECEIVED; and That the recommended project changes, closures and funding transfers for projects approved prior to this report as outlined in Report No. 2023- 248, Appendix C, BE APPROVED; and That the 2023 Capital and Related Projects Budget as outlined in Report No. 2022-248, BE APPROVED and that the projects identified in the 2023 Capital and Related Projects Budget be permitted to begin immediately where feasible.
Moved by Councillor G. Bruno, seconded by Councillor M. Aquilina
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that the proposed Council composition, remuneration and ward boundary review project remain funded in 2023 capital budget but the work not commence until 2024.
Moved by Councillor G. Bruno, seconded by Councillor T. Hoyle
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council: That the Corporate Services Department, Financial Services Division, Report No. 2022-245 Subject 2023 Levy Budget BE RECEIVED; and That the sustainability and working capital reserve funds be funded, up to the Reserve Fund policy target, as outlined in Report No. 2022-245; and That $2,000,000 resulting from contractual settlement related to a previous sale of land, as outlined in Report 2022-245 be transferred to the infrastructure reserve; and That the 2023 Levy Budget as outlined in Report No. 2022-245, BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor R. Bodner, seconded by Councillor E. Beauregard
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council: That Corporate Services Department Report 2022-246, BE RECEIVED; and That the 2023 Rates Budget as outlined in Appendix B to Corporate Services Department Report 2022-246, BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor D. Elliott, seconded by Councillor M. Bagu
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council: That Corporate Services Department Report 2022-244 BE RECEIVED; That the 2023 Proposed User Fees and Charges schedules attached as Appendices A to R be approved, except Appendix O - Cemetery Fees which are to remain at the 2022 rate; and That the Committee of the Whole refers Appendix O dealing with Cemetery Fees to Staff for more information and a fee comparison with other local area municipalities; and That the draft by-law as amended attached as Appendix S of Corporate Services Report 2022-244 be brought forward to Council for consideration.
Moved by Councillor R. Bodner, seconded by Councillor M. Bagu
Carried

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