The Stratford Record

Finance and Labour Relations Committee

February 13, 2023

Who was there

Present (11): Brad Beatty, Lesley Biehn, Taylor Briscoe, Jo-Dee Burbach, Bonnie Henderson, Mark Hunter, Larry McCabe, Harjinder Nijjar, Martin Ritsma, Cody Sebben, Geza Wordofa

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 (5 motions)

5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the Festival Hydro Inc. financial statements and commentary for the period ending September 30, 2022, be received for information; AND THAT the Festival Hydro Services Inc. financial statements and commentary for the period ending September 30, 2022, be received for information. A vibrant city, leading the way in community-driven excellence. Finance and Labour Relations Committee Minutes 3 February 13, 2023
Moved by Councillor Beatty, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendations: THAT the 2023 budget of the Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area be approved as submitted in the amount of $325,272.50; THAT the sum of $299,472.50 shall be levied on properties located within the boundaries of the Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area for the year 2023; AND THAT staff be directed to bring the prepared by-law to a subsequent meeting for approval.
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor Henderson
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Ontario Regulation 284/09 – Excluded Expenses” (FIN23-004), be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Briscoe, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendations: THAT the draft Asset Retirement Obligation Policy attached to Report FIN23-005, be approved; AND THAT staff be authorized to establish a new Asset Retirement Obligation Reserve Fund if/as required, and this new reserve fund be added to F.1.13 Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy.
Moved by Councillor Henderson, seconded by Councillor McCabe
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Finance and Labour Relations Committee meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Beatty, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried

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