Committee of the Whole

THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for May 9, 2018 be approved as presented.

ondence from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit re: West Nile Virus Program Planning 2018 ii) Correspondence from resident re: Water Damage Councillor D. LaRose provided comments regarding correspondence received from a resident regarding an insurance claim from a resident. Councillor D. LaRose moved THAT the Town pay the amount of $8310.36 to Mr. Fred Flood for damages due to flooding on February 20, 2018. The motion was Seconded by Councillor D. Levy. The Committee discussed the claim and the events that occurred. The CAO provided clarification regarding the process with the insurance adjuster and advice regarding proceeding with the discussion at the next meeting potentially in-camera. Councillor B. Saunders

THAT the information garnered through a Town of Penetanguishene Tourism exercise with Town partners and facilitated by the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport be included in the Town’s overall strategic planning process slated for 2019.

THAT the 2017 Reserves and Reserve Funds Continuity Schedule be approved as presented.

THAT the annual wage paid to the new term of council shall be adjusted effective January 1, 2019 to achieve the same net pay ( based on 2018 wage amounts) as a result of the loss of the one-third tax free allowance. Cost of living and growth adjustments still to be applied to establish the 2019 wages. The 2018 wages being the following: Mayor $ 37,154 Deputy Mayor $ 27,274 Councillor $ 21,034 AND THAT staff be directed to repeal By-law 2014-17, and establishing a new By-Law with wording changes to section 5.1 that reflect the removal of the one third 1/3 tax free allowance and new wage rates.