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 (11 motions)
10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLUTION #2024-01 That the agenda be approved as amended with the addition of one item under Closed Session (Section 239 (2) (c) proposed acquisition or disposition of land).
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-02 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held December 18, 2023 be approved, and that Finance Item 1.3 (Council Remuneration) be reconsidered.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-03 That Council Remuneration be adjusted with an increase of $5,000 for the Mayor, plus a general increase of 1.5% on remuneration of both Mayor and Councillors effective January 1, 2024, representing $31,904.55 for the Mayor and $11,178.98 for Councillors.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Defeated
RESOLUTION #2024-04 That Council Remuneration be adjusted to the median of its comparator based on the 2021 study which equals to $29,356 for the Mayor and $12,317 for Councillors plus increases as follows: 4.4% for the year 2022, 0% for the year 2023 and 2.7% for the year 2024, which is consistent with municipal policies and with the application of the 10-year rolling CPI average. The remuneration of Council effective January 1, 2024 is as follows: Mayor $31,475.15 and Councillors $13,206.14.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-05 That By-Law No. 4566, being a by-law to authorize entering into a Return for Service Agreement pertaining to Health Care Recruitment and Retention Family Medicine/General Surgeon Services, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-06 That By-Law No. 4567, being a by-law to amend certain by-laws with respect to fees charged for licenses, for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters and other municipal fees, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-07 That by-law No. 4568, being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with Bluebird Bus Line to provide a public transportation system for individuals with accessibility barriers for a two-year term ending December 31, 2025, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-08 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b), for personal matters about an identifiable individual, including employees to inform Council regarding performance or conduct, and Section 239 (2) (c), to inform Council regarding a proposal to acquire or dispose of municipal land.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-09 That the Closed Session be adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-10 That By-Law No. 4569, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-11 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer