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 (8 motions)
6 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Committee Decision: THAT the delegation by Judah Bootsma regarding the request for amendments to their property taxes be heard.
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
THAT the request for property taxes for 4253 Perth Line 36 to be phased in over a four-year period in 25% increments, be approved. The Committee discussion continued regarding: concerns about setting a precedent; Finance and Labour Relations Committee Minutes 4 March 25, 2024 similar requests in the past being denied; City is expanding and annexed areas will eventually be connected to City services; the situation being unique and would not necessarily set a precedent; and a different tax rate could not be set for the property and Council can instead look to provide a subsidy for the property. A recorded vote was requested. The Chair called the question on the motion. In Support (3): Councillor Biehn, Councillor Sebben, and Councillor Wordofa Opposed (8): Councillor Hunter, Councillor McCabe, Mayor Ritsma, Councillor Beatty, Councillor Briscoe, Councillor Burbach, Councillor Henderson, and Councillor Nijjar
Moved by Councillor Sebben, seconded by Councillor Biehn
THAT staff be directed to review the tax rate for the property at 4253 Perth Line 36.
Moved by Councillor Sebben, seconded by Councillor Biehn
Defeated
Committee Recommendation: THAT the Stratford Economic Enterprise Development Corporation (SEEDCo./investStratford) Update (FIN24-006) for the period ending December 31, 2023 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Beatty, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the Report titled, “2023 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses” (FIN24-011), be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Henderson, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT a by-law to authorize the borrowing in the form of a bank loan(s) in the principal amount Finance and Labour Relations Committee Minutes 6 March 25, 2024 of $9,230,915 towards the cost of the Queen Street Storm project be adopted; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer or City Clerk and the Treasurer (two signatures required) be authorized to sign all related documents with the City’s financial institution to complete the borrowing of funds.
Moved by Mayor Ritsma, seconded by Councillor McCabe
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT staff be directed to use the terms outlined in Report FIN24-013 for any current or upcoming Local Improvement projects pending the development of a Policy to be adopted by Council at a future meeting.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Finance and Labour Relations Committee meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Nijjar, seconded by Councillor Henderson