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 (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for November 13, 2024, be approved as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur
Carried
THAT the Council Information Package having been given due consideration be received for information.
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose
Carried
THAT the updated Snow Removal Level of Service Policy be adopted as presented in staff report RDS-2024-20.
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor B. Desroches
Carried
THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Septage disposal and treatment resolution Follow up with options and a resolution for septage disposal Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur Q4-2024
Moved by Mayor D. Rawson, seconded by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose
Carried
THAT the updated Special Events Policy as provided in attachment # 1 to staff report RCS-2024-19, be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor B. Waters, seconded by Councillor B. Desroches
Carried
THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Skateboard Park Review Public consultation on growth and development Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2024 GBCSC - Cycle of Hope Event Explore opportunities to assist GBCSC grow Cycle of Hope Event Councillor S. Marchand Q1-2025 Memorial Park - Pickle Ball Courts Opportunity to convert Memorial Park Tennis Court to pickle ball courts Councillor S. Marchand Q2-2025 Memorial Opportunity Explore opportunities to create a memorial where residents can be memorialized Councillor B. Waters Q3-2025
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Councillor B. Waters
Carried
THAT the Planning and Community Development Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Cell tower public notification procedure Public Notice protocols and procedures for proposed telecommunications towers. Mayor D. Rawson Draft #1: Q1-2024 Draft #2: Q2-2025 HCF Affordable Housing Project Provide options to assist and support HCF affordable housing project Mayor D. Rawson Q3-2024 updated to Q4-2024 161 Church Street Options for future use including parkland or other options to define and clarify use. Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2024 Loitering By-law Perform an environmental scan of the downtown core and explore requirements for a loitering by-law Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor S. Marchand
Carried
THAT the Mayor and Treasurer are authorized to temporarily borrow funds, if required, to meet current expenditures until 2025 taxes are collected; AND THAT staff bring forward the necessary By-law for Council approval.
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur
Carried
THAT Staff be directed to proceed with a 2025 Interim Property Tax Levy as outlined in this report; AND THAT staff bring forward the necessary By-law for Council approval.
Moved by Councillor B. Waters, seconded by Councillor B. Desroches
Carried
THAT staff be directed to implement the 2024 adjusted Council remuneration effective July 1, 2024 as per staff report HR-2024-06; AND THAT staff be directed to include the 2025 Council remuneration in the 2025 budget draft #2.
Moved by Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur, seconded by Mayor D. Rawson
Carried
THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Paper Ballot consideration in 2026 Municipal Election (CL) Provide paper ballots as an option for consideration in the 2026 Municipal Election Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025 Non-resident fee review update (FIN) Review fees for non-residents related to all municipal services. Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2024 Updated to Q4-2024 Warming/Cooling Centers (FES) Options for warming and cooling centers including policy, support and resources Councillor D. Leroux Q4-2024
Moved by Deputy Mayor D. La Rose, seconded by Councillor B. Waters