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 be accepted as presented.
Moved by Sarah Cavanagh, seconded by Linda Seccaspina
Carried
THAT Council supports proceeding with the renovations to the Town Hall at a cost of $298,000 which will be funded from the funding for the Building Automation System for the Arena ($150,000), $45,000
Moved by Jeff Atkinson, seconded by Sarah Cavanagh
Carried
THAT Council supports a total 8% tax increase for 2025 comprised of 4% to offset the OPP increase and 4% for Town purposes.
Moved by Toby Randell, seconded by Jeff Atkinson
Carried
THAT Council supports retaining the approved tax increase should funding be provided by the Province of Ontario be obtained to offset the cost of the OPP increase for 2025; and THAT should Provincial funding be received, it be placed into reserves.
Moved by Toby Randell, seconded by Mark Hinton
Carried
THAT Council directs the Treasurer to present to the public for comment at the November 26, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting the Draft 2025 Budget based on a 4% increase to offset the OPP increase and 4% for Town purposes.
Moved by Sarah Cavanagh, seconded by Mark Hinton
Carried
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 12:17 p.m.
Moved by Toby Randell, seconded by Jeff Atkinson
Carried
THAT Council supports proceeding with the renovations to the Town Hall at a cost of $298,000 which will be funded from the funding for the Building Automation System for the Arena ($150,000), $45,000 carried over from 2024 for the second floor painting/flooring and $103,000 from reserves.
Moved by Jeff Atkinson, seconded by Sarah Cavanagh