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 (14 motions)
12 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the November 14, 2023, meeting of Committee of the Whole, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lynn Dollin, seconded by Councillor Tim Fryer
Carried
That the proposed 2024 County of Simcoe budget be amended to reflect: A reduction in provision of the 1% of the levy transferred to the general contingency reserve for strategic land purchase to 0.5%.
Moved by Councillor Scott Anderson, seconded by Councillor James Leduc
Defeated
That the proposed 2024 County of Simcoe budget be amended to reflect: A reduction of the 1% of the levy transferred to the Economic Development and Planning reserve for Economic Development to 0.5%.
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Tim Fryer
Carried
That the proposed 2024 County of Simcoe budget be amended to reflect: Reduce the proposed 2% levy for capital contribution for asset management to 1.75%.
Moved by Councillor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor James Leduc
Defeated
That Item CCW 2023-305, dated November 14, 2023, regarding follow-up items from the Special Budget Meeting and recommended changes, be received; and That the proposed 2024 County of Simcoe Budget be approved with the following amendments: In Senior Services, fund the $50k cost increase related to a new Age Friendly study with the General Contingency Reserve. Reduce the HR Admin Centre Space Redesign by $50k and phase the project over two years and aligning the HVAC and asset management work with this change. Increase fees revenue to provide an estimated $450k in additional revenue. Reduce provision of the 1% of the levy transferred to the Economic Development and Planning reserve for Economic Development to 0.5%.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Fowler, seconded by Councillor Keith Bell
Carried
Staveren That the following Consent Items, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Sandie Macdonald, seconded by Councillor Paul Van
Carried
That Item CCW 2023-201, dated November 14, 2023, regarding the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership’s 2023 Community Settlement Strategy be received; and That the 2023 Community Settlement Strategy, as outlined in Item CCW 2023-201, be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Keith Bell, seconded by Councillor Tim Fryer
Carried
That Item CCW 2023-300, dated November 14, 2023, regarding Base Funding for Community Paramedicine awarded from Ontario Health, be received; and That staff be authorized to revise the four (4) temporary full time community paramedic positions to permanent status, as a result of new base funding as outlined in Item CCW 2023-300.
Moved by Councillor Doug Rawson, seconded by Councillor Barry Norris
Carried
That the minutes of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board dated October 24, 2023, be received.
Moved by Councillor Sean Miskimins, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Carried
That the following Consent Item, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Fowler
Carried
That the following Consent Items, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Scott Anderson, seconded by Councillor Tim Fryer
Carried
That Item CCW-2023-096 dated November 14, 2023, regarding Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Ownership, be received; and That staff acquire the remaining shares of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport from the City of Barrie; and That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Barrie and execute all related documents to acquire the remaining shares.
Moved by Councillor Sandie Macdonald, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Fowler
Carried
That Item CCW 2023-297, dated November 14, 2023, regarding Municipal Act Regulation 284/09, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Barry Norris, seconded by Councillor Keith Bell
Carried
Joe Belanger That the November 14, 2023, meeting of Committee of the Whole, be adjourned at 12:06 p.m.