The Penetanguishene Record

Special Committee of the Whole

November 15, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): Bonita Desroches, Doug Leroux, Suzanne Marchand, Doug Rawson, D. La Rose, George Vadeboncoeur, Bill Waters

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor B. Watersfor a section of item b

What was decided (7 motions)

6 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Special Committee of the Whole agenda for November 15, 2023, be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor D. Leroux, seconded by Councillor S. Marchand
Carried
THAT the increased operating budget of $74,372 for the separation of the Recreation and Events Coordinator role into two full-time permanent positions as outlined in the staff report, remain in the 2024 draft operating budget for Council consideration.
Moved by Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur, seconded by Councillor S. Marchand
Carried
THAT $9,046 to change the Full-Time contract for the By-law Enforcement position to a Full-Time permanent position remain in the 2024 budget for Council consideration.
Moved by Councillor D. Leroux, seconded by Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur
Carried
THAT the increased operating budget of $112,676 for a full-time Fire Training and Emergency Management Coordinator as outlined in the staff report, remain in the 2024 draft operating budget for Council consideration.
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Councillor G. Vadeboncoeur
Defeated
THAT the increased operating budget of $76,900 for the addition of a Full Time Utility Locate position within the Roads Division ($25,633), Water Division ($25,633), and Wastewater Division ($25,633), remain in the 2024 draft operating budget for Council consideration.
Moved by Councillor D. Leroux, seconded by Councillor S. Marchand
Carried
THAT the increased operating budget of $36,820 for the addition of one (1) Part-time 5 month Contract Road Patroller and one (1) Full-Time 5 month Contract Equipment Operator remain in the 2024 draft operating budget for Council consideration.
Moved by Councillor S. Marchand, seconded by Councillor D. Leroux
Carried
THAT the 2024 Budget Draft #1 Report and related budget documents be received for information and discussion. AND THAT Staff amend the Budget as directed and present Draft #2 at the next Special Committee of the Whole budget meeting on December 6, 2023.
Moved by Councillor B. Waters, seconded by Councillor D. Leroux
Carried

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