Council Meeting - Capital Budget Minutes

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Electronic and In-Person Participation - Council
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville
(Mayor and Clerk at Town Hall - 87 Broadway)
Orangeville, Ontario
Members Present:
  • Mayor L. Post
  • Deputy Mayor T. Taylor
  • Councillor J. Andrews
  • Councillor A. Macintosh
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • Councillor R. Stevens
Members Absent:
  • Councillor T. Prendergast
Staff Present:
  • J. Austin, Manager, Communications
  • C. Braan, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
  • C. Cosgrove, Manager, Facilities and Parks
  • D. Currie, Manager, Capital Works
  • T. Dulisse, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • S. Fedy, Deputy Treasurer
  • J. Hawkins, System Administrator
  • T. Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • J. Lavecchia Smith, Deputy Clerk
  • K. Lemire, Manager, Economic Development & Culture
  • R. Martell, Town Clerk
  • R. Medeiros, Senior Financial Analyst
  • A. Minichillo, General Manager, Corporate Services
  • A. Narvali, Manager, Information Technology
  • R. Ondusko, Manager, Public Works
  • M. Richardson, Acting Fire Chief
  • H. Savage, General Manager, Community Services
  • D. Smith, CAO

1.
Call To Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Resolution2024-257
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Taylor

    That the agenda and any addendums for the December 9, 2024 Council - Capital Budget Meeting, be approved.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of (Direct and Indirect) Pecuniary Interest

 

None.

4.
Closed Meeting

 

None.

5.
Open Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

 

6.
Singing of National Anthem

 

David Nairn, Theatre Orangeville provided a pre-recorded version of the National Anthem which was played. 

7.
Land Acknowledgement

 

The Mayor acknowledged the treaty lands and territory of the Williams Treaty Nations and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The Mayor also recognized that Dufferin County is the traditional territory of the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee, and is home to many Indigenous people today.

8.
Announcements by Chair

 

Mayor Post advised the gallery and viewing audience with respect to the public nature of Council Meetings and that it is webcast. Mayor Post also provided instructions with respect to muting and unmuting during the meeting.

9.
Rise and Report

 

None.

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Meeting

 

None.

11.
Question Period

 

Mark Middleton, Zina Street, sought clarification with respect to the potential of postponing any projects to minimize the property tax increase.

Nick Garisto, Paula Court, expressed concern with respect to the increase of property taxes and proposed service level changes.

Ric Ugolini, Cedar Drive, expressed concern with respect to proposed projects included in the 2025 capital budget.

Matthew Smith, McCarthy Street, thanked Council for their work and further expressed concern with respect to the amount of proposed projects included in the 2025 capital budget.

12.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

 

12.1
James Jackson, Carlton Drive - Tax Increases

 

James Jackson, Carleton Drive, spoke to Council on the negative impacts of tax increases for low-income households, seniors and those on disability. He requested that Council be empathetic to those that are struggling. 

12.2
Cheryl Braan, Treasurer - Capital Budget

 
  • Resolution2024-258
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That Council waive the requirements of the procedure by-law to allow the Capital Budget presentation to extend beyond the 5-minute time limit. 

    Carried

    Treasurer Braan presented an overview of the 2025 Capital Budget to Council. General Managers Antonietta Minichillo, Tim Kocialek and Heather Savage presented information on the Capital Budget for their respective departments. 

    Members of Council received clarity on various capital budget items included in the 2025 budget book.

    Note: Council recessed at 8:23 pm and resumed at 8:33 pm. 


  • Resolution2024-259
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That the 2025 allocation from B1232.1110 new station furniture and fixtures be removed from the 10-year capital program. 

    Carried Unanimously

  • Main Motion:

    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    That B1158.0000 Fire Master Plan be removed from the 10-year capital program. 

  • Amendment:
    Resolution2024-260
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That the main motion be amended by replacing "removed from" with "deferred until 2026 in".

    Carried

  • Main Motion as Amended:

    Resolution2024-261
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    That B1158.0000 Fire Master Plan be deferred until 2026 in the 10-year capital program. 

    Carried

    Council recessed at 9:45 pm and reconvened at 9:52 pm. 


13.
Staff Reports

 

13.1
2025-2034 Capital Program, CPS-2024-090

 
  • Resolution2024-262
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Sherwood

    That report CPS-2024-090, 2025-2034 Capital Program, be received; and

    That Council endorse the updated ten-year capital program in CPS-2024-90 dated December 9, 2024, as amended; and

    That Council direct staff to include approval of the 2025-2034 capital program, as amended, in the 2025 Consolidated Budget resolutions on December 10, 2024.

    Carried Unanimously

14.
Announcements

 

Councillor Andrews advised that there is an Affordable Housing Task Force on Thursday, December 12, 2024 commencing at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in Council Chambers.

Councillor Macintosh thanked Sharon Doherty, Manager, Recreation and Events for organizing the Seniors Luncheon.

Councillor Sherwood advised that Sleeping Beauty is playing at Theatre Orangeville until December 21, 2024.

Mayor Post advised that Council will be meeting Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the proposed 2025 Operating Budget.

15.
By-Laws

 
  • Resolution2024-263
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 15. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed.

    Carried Unanimously

16.
Adjournment

 
  • Resolution2024-264
    Moved byCouncillor Macintosh
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrews

    That the meeting be adjourned at 10:03 p.m.

     

    Carried
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