Special Committee of the Whole

THAT the Special Committee of the Whole agenda for February 20, 2019 be approved as presented.

THAT the Town of Penetanguishene 2019 Operating Budget be adopted as amend ed; AND THAT the Town of Penetanguishene 2019 and 2020 Capital Budgets be adopted as presented; AND FINALLY THAT a contribution of up to $417,519 be approved for the Penetanguishene Public Library to fund their 2019 operating requirements.

THAT staff be directed to rev ise Section 4, Salary Policy of the Personnel Policies to reflect the recommended comparator municipalities and a process to establish a market salary range for positions when the Town is having challenges with recruitment and retention; AND THAT staff be directed to revise Section 4, Salary Policy of the Personnel Policies to have Step 5 for the non-union and union employee groups as the top level and the removal of levels 6 and 7 from the grid; AND THAT The Market Assessment Review be completed every 3-5 years; AND FINALLY THAT the Clerk bring forward the necessary By-law for Council approval.

THAT in accordance with the T own of Penetanguishene Procedural By-law 2017-86, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene move into an in-camera session to discuss: - personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - labour relations or employee negotiations

THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene rise from in-camera session with a report.

THAT staff be directed to implement Option # 1 for the non-union employee group; AND THAT staff be directed to open discussions with the union employee groups to implement market adjustments using Union Option # 1; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to allocate up to an additional $30,000 for potential financial implications related to Library emp loyees following the Compensation Review presentation to the Library Board; AND FINALLY THAT the Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary By-law for Council approval.