Special Committee of the Whole Minutes

9:00 a.m.
Arena, Upper Hall
75 Neelin Street
Carleton Place
COUNCIL PRESENT:
  • Mayor Black,
  • Deputy Mayor Redmond,
  • Councillor Fritz,
  • Councillor Seccaspina,
  • Councillor Randell,
  • Councillor Tennant,
  • and Councillor Atkinson
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Diane Smithson, CAO,
  • Stacey Blair, Clerk,
  • Pascal Meunier, Director of Protective Services,
  • Trisa McConkey, Treasurer,
  • Guy Bourgon, Director of Public Works,
  • Dave Joy, Deputy Fire Chief,
  • Niki Dwyer, Director of Development Services,
  • Meriah Caswell, Manager of Library Services,
  • Joanne Henderson, Manager of Recreation,
  • Lennox Smith, CBO,
  • Robin Daigle, Manager of Engineering,
  • and Amanda Charania, Communications Coordinator
2021 DRAFT BUDGET - DEPARTMENTAL PRESENTATIONS

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Deputy Mayor Redmond called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Seccaspina
    Seconded by:Mayor Black

    THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.

    CARRIED

3.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
 

Councillor Tennant declared a conflict of interest regarding stonework repairs to the Town Hall and the Museum as his company is regularly employed to do this work.  Councillor Tennant did not participate or vote on these specific items.

4.
DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
This item has attachments. 

1.Draft Budget Changes-2020 11 06 Meeting.pdf

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor made some opening remarks about the budget process.  The Treasurer, Trisa McConkey provided an overview of the draft budget which was based on the Town's approved 10-year plan.  

The Treasurer made note of significant challenges for the 2021 budget including revenues lost due to COVID-19 and increased expenses, including the Waste Management contract.  As well, suggestions were provided to members of Council as to how to reduce the 2021 tax levy.  These suggestions included the deferral or deletion of various capital projects, the reinstatement of penalties and interest charges on late tax and receivable payments as well as funding more projects from reserves and/or repurposing some reserves.  

Throughout the various discussions, the following changes were made to the budget (attached).

5.
MOTIONS
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Mayor Black
    Seconded by:Councillor Randell

    THAT the Treasurer be directed to present the draft 2021 Budget to the public for comment on November 24, 2020.

    CARRIED

6.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
 

None.

7.
NOTICE OF MOTIONS
 

None.

8.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Fritz
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 2:46 p.m.

    CARRIED
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