Council Meeting - Operating Budget

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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 T. Prendergast
  • Councillor D. Sherwood
  • Councillor R. Stevens
Staff Present:
  • C. Cosgrove, Manager, Facilities and Parks
  • M. Cunnington, Manager, Communications
  • D. Currie, Manager, Capital Works
  • S. Doherty, Manager, Recreation and Events
  • T. Dulisse, Transportation and Development Technologist
  • D. Fraser, CEO, Library
  • J. Gohn, Manager, Human Resources
  • L. Gomes, Manager, Digital Transformation
  • J. Hall, Manager, Information Technology
  • J. Hawkins, System Administrator
  • M. Jhajj, Deputy Treasurer
  • C. Khan, Town Clerk
  • T. Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
  • J. Lackey, Manager, Transportation and Development
  • K. Landry, Acting General Manager, Corporate Services
  • T. MacDonald, Deputy Clerk
  • R. Medeiros, Financial Analyst
  • R. Morden, Fire Chief
  • R. Osmond, Acting CAO
  • R. Phillips, Manager, Economic Development and Culture
  • M. Pourmanouchehri, Information Technology Technician
  • D. Prince, Financial Analyst
  • L. Raftis, Assistant Clerk
  • G. Sandhu, Manager, Public Works
  • N. Syed, Treasurer
  • B. Ward, Manager, Planning

1.
Call To Order

 

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

2.
Approval of Agenda

 
  • Resolution2023-025
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That the agenda and any addendums for the January 17, 2023 Council - Operating Budget Meeting, be approved.

    Carried Unanimously

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.
Presentation, Petitions and/or Delegation

 

11.1
Presentation by Raymond Osmond, Acting CAO - Introduction

 

Raymond Osmond, Acting CAO provided a brief introduction for the 2023 Operating Budget.

11.2
Presentation by Nandini Syed, Treasurer - Budget Overview

 

Nandini Syed, Treasurer provided a 2023 Operating Budget overview and spoke to the capital envelope, taxation, key pressures, comparison to other municipalities, levy percentage table, 2023 pre-growth levy requirements by division, and levy comparison between 2023 and 2022. 

11.3
Presentation by Tim Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services

 

Note: This item was presented after item 11.5.

Tim Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services provided an overview of the Infrastructure Services 2023 Operating Budget.

11.4
Presentation by Karen Landry, Acting General Manager, Corporate Services

 

Note: This item was presented after item 11.2.

Karen Landry, Acting General Manager, Corporate Services provided an overview of the Corporate Services 2023 Operating Budget. Mallory Cunnington, Manager, Communications spoke to the Communications division providing further detail with respect to the service level change request for a Digital Coordinator.

11.5
Presentation by Raymond Osmond, Acting CAO - Community Services

 

Note: This item was presented after item 11.4.

Raymond Osmond, Acting CAO provided an overview of the Community Services 2023 Operating Budget.

12.
Staff Reports

 

12.1
Budget 2023 Approval

 

  • Note: Council recessed from 8:32 p.m. to 8:44 p.m.

    Resolution2023-026
    Moved byCouncillor Sherwood
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That staff report back for Council’s consideration at the January 24, 2023 Council – Budget Meeting with a revised budget targeting a 2.35% Tax Levy Increase;
    And that the revised budget incorporate recommendation #2 in Report CPS-2023-008;
    And that the revised budget incorporates a $95,000 allocation under corporate allocations for community organizations requiring predictable funding over longer periods;
    And that staff review the initially submitted Service Level Change requests and make recommendations through the revised budget;
    And that the staff report to be presented at the January 24, 2023 Council – Budget Meeting outline the implications of using the 2023 ORDC interest earned funds.

    Carried Unanimously

13.
Correspondence

 

None.

14.
Committee/Board Minutes

 

None.

15.
Notice of Motion Prior to Meeting

 

None.

16.
Notice of Motion at Meeting

 

None.

17.
New Business

 

None.

18.
Question Period

 

Nick Garisto, 20 Paula Court, Orangeville outlined concerns with respect to the water meter replacement project and indicated that a flat water fee system should be utilized. Mayor Post responded.

Noel Ramsey, 15 Fead Street, Orangeville expressed support of Council's discussion and expressed disappointment in the proposed 2023 Budget. Mayor Post responded speaking to the budget process. Mr. Ramsey further asked when the decision for the ORDC funds will be made. Mayor Post responded.

Ricky Ugolini, 13 Cedar Drive, Orangeville asked about the gas tax on the transportation. Tim Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services advised he will bring back further information at the January 24 Council - Budget meeting.

19.
By-Laws

 
  • Resolution2023-027
    Moved byCouncillor Andrews
    Seconded byCouncillor Stevens

    That the by-laws listed below be read three times and finally passed:


    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville at its Council - Operating Budget Meeting held on January 17, 2023

    Carried Unanimously

20.
Adjournment

 
  • Resolution2023-028
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Taylor
    Seconded byCouncillor Macintosh

    That the meeting be adjourned at 10:44 p.m.

    Carried
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