The Corporation of The Town of Cobourg

2021 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET REVIEW MEETING

MINUTES

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 1:30 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Electronic Participation

Members Present:

• Mayor John Henderson
• Deputy Mayor Suzanne Séguin
• Councillor Nicole Beatty
• Councillor Aaron Burchat
• Councillor Adam Bureau
• Councillor Emily Chorley
• Councillor Brian Darling

Staff Present:

• Tracey Vaughan, Chief Administrative Officer
• Ian Davey, Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services
• Glenn McGlashon, Director of Planning and Development
• Laurie Wills, Director of Public Works
• Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services
• Krystal Christopher, Deputy Clerk
• Teresa Behan, Deputy Director of Community Services

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor Seguin, Coordinator of General Government Services, called meeting to order at 1:34 PM

2.

INTRODUCTION

Chair, Deputy Mayor Seguin, Coordinator of General Government Services, explained the general purpose of the meeting, which was to receive presentations from Municipal Staff on the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget Estimates. Deputy Mayor Seguin noted that Council may seek clarification by Staff on particular items of concern or interest and that the final budget will be reviewed and debated on January 21, 2021.

3.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

There were no declarations of pecuniary interests.

4.

NOTIFICATION

Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk/Manager Legislative Services noted that notice was published in the local newspaper and posted on the Municipal Website www.cobourg.ca pursuant to the Town of Cobourg Public Notice Policy.

5.

DIVISIONAL STAFF PRESENTATIONS

5.1

Public Works

Laurie Wills, Director Public Works, provided an overview of the 2021 operating budget estimate and noting the revenues and expenses for the next fiscal year. L. Wills provided a summary of the operating budgets for roads and sewers, engineering, GIS, capital works, transit, parking and capital projects

Members of Council raised questions regarding the operational budget estimates for the Public Works Department, to which L. Wills responded.

Members of Council took a recess at 3:27 PM.

Members of Council returned and the meeting resumed at 3:38 PM. 

5.2

Environmental Services

Laurie Wills, Director Public Works, and Bill Peeples, Manager of Environmental Services, provided background information and overview of the 2021 capital budget and operating budget estimate. B. Peeples and L. Wills spoke to  the water pollution control plant, waste water treatment plants and proposed projects. 

Members of Council raised questions regarding the operational budget estimates to which L. Wills and B. Peeples responded.

5.3

Protection Services - Fire Department

Mike Vilneff, Fire Chief, provided an overview of the 2021 capital budget items. M. Vilneff spoke to the operating budget highlights, emergency management, staffing and COVID related expenses.

Members of Council raised questions regarding the subject matter to which M. Vilneff responded.

6.

FURTHER NOTICE

Deputy Mayor Seguin, Chair, explained the next steps regarding the review and approvals of the 2021 Budget Deliberations noting the next 2021 Operating and Capital Budget Review Meetings will be on December 17, 2020.

7.

CLOSED SESSION

Members of Council moved into Closed Session at 5:25 PM 

• Resolution
  Moved By Councillor Brian Darling

  THAT Council meet in Closed Session in accordance with Section 239 (2)  of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 regarding:

   

  Carried

7.1

Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

Mike Vilneff, Fire Chief and Gene Thompson Deputy Chief, provided overview of the report.

Members of Council engaged in a discussion regarding the subject matter and raised questions. M. Vilneff, G. Thompson and Tracey Vaughan, Chief Administrative Officer, responded to questions arising out of the report.

Council moved into Open Session at 5:45 PM

7.2

Section 239 (2) (d) labour relations or employee negotiations;

8.

ADJOURNMENT

• Resolution
  Moved By Councillor Adam Bureau

  THAT the meeting be adjourned. (5:46 PM)

  Carried