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)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda for the February 6, 2023 Budget meeting be accepted with the addition of one item in Closed Session (personnel).
Moved by Councillor Norman Clark, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the Treasurer start the budget by adding 2% COLA to all employees except those who are red circled; FURTHER THAT the Treasurer increase all listed benefits with the exception of LTD; AND FURTHER THAT an ad hoc committee consisting of both some staff and Council members be formed to review benefits.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT the Treasurer's report regarding budget variances by received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
Page 2 of 2 Special Council Meeting February 6, 2023 THAT the Treasurer's report regarding Reserves and Transfers be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Treasurer be instructed to transfer any surpluses, that exist after the audit is complete, into reserves for future expenditures.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council rise and move into Closed Session to discuss one matter under S 239 2(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT staff follow the direction of Council as discussed in Closed Session
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Norman Clark
Carried
THAT By-law 06-2023 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Budget Council meeting, having been read a first, second and third time, be assigned a number and finally passed this 6th day of February 2023.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith