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 (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
1. That Report FS 12-22 of the Commissioner of Financial Services/ Treasurer be received as information; 2. That the full accrual accounting items identified in Report FS 12- 22 be approved and included as budget figures in the December 31, 2022 audited financial statements; 3. That the Treasurer be authorized to make the required amendments to the budget figures in the Town’s audited financial statements for any technical adjustments or amendments to the Town’s budget approved by Council.
Moved by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That the 2022 Operating Budget be approved at a net Town tax levy increase of $2,134,609 (to a total tax levy of $108,864,749 inclusive of assessment growth) representing a 2% average residential increase to the Town levy or estimated 0.7% increase to the overall Whitby residential tax bill; 2. That the Town’s 2022 operating budget, in the gross expense budget amount of $153,106,905 inclusive of the Operating Budget Decision Items as shown in Attachment 4 be approved and funded from the sources identified in Table 2 of report FS 16- 22; 3. That the proposed user fee increases and new fees as identified in Attachment 3 of report FS 16-22 be approved; 4. That the Community Services Department fees listed in schedules F, G, J, L, O, and Q of the Fees and Charges By-law remain in effect until the fees are subsequently revised; 5. That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to amend the Fees and Charges By-law to give effect to the recommendations contained in Report FS 16-22; 6. That the 2022 Capital Budget, in the gross capital budget amount of $71,766,138 inclusive of the Capital Budget Decision Items as shown in Attachment 5 be approved and funded from the sources identified in Table 3 of report FS 16-22; 7. That the Treasurer’s update of the Town’s projected debt servicing charges as it impacts the Town’s Annual Repayment Limit for all previously approved debentures and the proposed debentures, outlined in Staff Report FS 16-22, be received; 8. That the 2022 White Bri
Moved by Councillor Shahid, seconded by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That the main motion be amended by including Item 13 as follows: 13. That Decision Item #24, Corporate IDEA Specialist, in the amount of $107,625, (representing half the year in compensation costs of $77,625, Corporate IDEA Training costs of $27,000, and Other Operating expenses of $3,000), be added to the proposed 2022 Budget with the annualization amount of $77,625 to be included as a 2023 budget pressure;
Moved by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That the main motion be amended by including Items 14 and 15 as follows: 14. That Decision Item #27, Waterfront Garbage Crew, in the amount of $101,300 be added to the proposed 2022 Budget; 15. That Decision Item #28, Summer Student Waterfront By-law Enforcement, in the amount of $17,113 be added to the proposed 2022 Budget;
Moved by Councillor Drumm, seconded by Mayor Mitchell
Carried
That the main motion be amended by including Item 16 as follows: Page 5 of 9 Special Council Minutes February 17, 2022 - 7:00 PM 16. That Staff report back on the feasibility of implementing a voluntary contribution program for donations to be received and allocated to new reserves for the following purposes/initiatives: a. Heritage; b. Accessibility, Culture, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti- Racism; and c. Sustainability/Climate Change
Moved by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That the main motion be amended by including Item 17 as follows: 17. That Decision Item #38, the Thickson Road Placemaking project, in the amount of $150,000, be included in the proposed 2022 budget funded from the One Time Reserve Fund.
Moved by Councillor Yamada, seconded by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That Council recess for 5 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Yamada, seconded by Councillor Shahid
Carried
1. That the 2022 Operating Budget be approved at a net Town tax levy increase of $2,360,647 (to a total tax levy of $109,090,787 inclusive of assessment growth) representing a 2.2% average residential increase to the Town levy or estimated 0.8% increase to the overall Whitby residential tax bill; Page 6 of 9 Special Council Minutes February 17, 2022 - 7:00 PM 2. That the Town’s 2022 operating budget, in the gross expense budget amount of $153,332,943 inclusive of the Operating Budget Decision Items as shown in Attachment 4 be approved and funded from the sources identified in Table 2 of report FS 16- 22 and budget amendments; 3. That the proposed user fee increases and new fees as identified in Attachment 3 of report FS 16-22 be approved; 4. That the Community Services Department fees listed in schedules F, G, J, L, O, and Q of the Fees and Charges By-law remain in effect until the fees are subsequently revised; 5. That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to amend the Fees and Charges By-law to give effect to the recommendations contained in Report FS 16-22; 6. That the 2022 Capital Budget, in the gross capital budget amount of $71,916,138 inclusive of the Capital Budget Decision Items as shown in Attachment 5 be approved and funded from the sources identified in Table 3 of report FS 16-22 and budget amendments; 7. That the Treasurer’s update of the Town’s projected debt servicing charges as it impacts the Town’s Annual Repayment Limit for all previously approved debe
Moved by Councillor Shahid, seconded by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried Unanimously
Page 8 of 9 Special Council Minutes February 17, 2022 - 7:00 PM That leave be granted to introduce By-law # 7855-22 and # 7856-22 and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Moved by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Drumm
Carried
That the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy, seconded by Councillor Shahid