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 (33 motions)
18 carried, 15 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Committee Decision: THAT the report titled, “Summary of Public Engagement Initiatives and Outcomes for Budget 2025 (FIN24- 036)" dated December 3, 2024, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
THAT the rules detailed in sections 14.1 - 14.3 of the Procedure By-law 140-2007, related to delegations be suspended to permit members of Finance and Labour Relations Committee Minutes 3 December 3, 2024 the public in the gallery to provide comments on the draft 2025 budget.
Moved by Councillor Henderson, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT a review of the organizational structure of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Division, including reviewing other municipal organization structures for this division, be
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor Biehn
Referred
Committee Decision: THAT the Community Grants Program be
Moved by Councillor Henderson, seconded by Mayor Ritsma
Referred
Committee Recommendation: THAT the goose management service be
Moved by Councillor Sebben, seconded by Councillor Wordofa
Referred
Committee Decision: THAT a review of the cost per ride for on- demand, weekly, and PC Connect transit services be
Moved by Councillor Sebben, seconded by Mayor Ritsma
Referred
Committee Decision: THAT the expansion of the transit service to provide additional evening services be
Moved by Councillor Wordofa, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Referred
Committee Decision: THAT the Community Improvement Plan - Attainable Housing Funding Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget and funded using $150,000 from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Sebben
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Sale and Disposition of Land Policy be
Moved by Councillor Biehn, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Referred
Committee Recommendation: THAT the development of an Ad- Hoc Committee to review and develop a draft policy on the use of municipal accommodation tax funds be
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Sebben
Referred
Committee Decision: THAT the Destination Stratford - Lights On Expansion be approved using $150,000 from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve.
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor McCabe
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the investStratford - Grand Trunk Project Specialists/Support Expansion be approved and funded from the GTCH Reserve.
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor Beatty
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Additional Mobility Bus Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Henderson
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the two (2) Electronic Message Board Trailers be added to the 2025 Budget
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Biehn
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Water Meter Technician Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Facilities Plumber Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget, subject to no levy impact.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Beatty
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Facilities Electrician Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget, subject to no levy impact.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Beatty
Carried
THAT the expansion request for a Maintenance Management Clerk be
Moved by Councillor Nijjar, seconded by Councillor Biehn
Deferred
Committee Decision: THAT the Supervisor, Policy and Placemaking Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget.
Moved by Councillor McCabe, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the six (6) Permanent Part Time Recreation/Facility Operators Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Beatty, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
THAT the Backflow Prevention Officer Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget. Finance and Labour Relations Committee Minutes 17 December 3, 2024 The motion was
Moved by Councillor Hunter, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Withdrawn
Committee Decision: THAT the Ontario Works Caseworker Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Henderson, seconded by Councillor Biehn
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Expansion be
Moved by Councillor Nijjar, seconded by Councillor Biehn
Deferred
Committee Recommendation: THAT the motion be amended - the Vehicle for Facilities Plumber Expansion be a gasoline powered vehicle.
Moved by Councillor Beatty, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Defeated
Committee Decision: THAT the Vehicle for Facilities Plumber Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget, subject to no levy impact.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Vehicle for Facilities Electrician Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget, subject to no levy impact.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) Training Exercise Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget. Finance and Labour Relations Committee Minutes 18 December 3, 2024
Moved by Councillor Henderson, seconded by Councillor Sebben
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the Community Energy Liaison Expansion (2 year pilot contract) be added to the 2025 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor McCabe
Defeated
Committee Recommendation: THAT the Project Manager Expansion (2 year contract) be added to the 2025 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Wordofa
Defeated
Committee Decision: THAT the By-Law Enforcement Officer Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget.
Moved by Councillor McCabe, seconded by Councillor Wordofa
Carried
THAT the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Expansion be added to the 2025 Budget. The motion was
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Withdrawn
Committee Decision: THAT the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Expansion be
Moved by Councillor Hunter, seconded by Mayor Ritsma
Referred
Committee Decision: THAT the Finance and Labour Relations Committee meeting adjourn.
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor McCabe