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 (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Committee Recommendation: THAT Council approve an exemption from Section 11 of Purchasing Policy P.5.1 to single source the procurement of human resources consulting services for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026; AND THAT Ward & Uptigrove Human Resources Solutions be retained for human resources support services between January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $100,000, including HST.
Moved by Councillor McCabe, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Update of Natural Gas and Electricity Procurement” (FIN25-035), dated November 18, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Beatty, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the Festival Hydro Inc. third quarter financial results and commentary for the period ended September 30, 2025, be received for information; AND THAT Festival Hydro Services Inc. third quarter financial results and commentary for the period ended September 30, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the Report FIN25-037 dated November 18, 2025, from the Director of Corporate Services regarding legislative requirements of Ontario Regulation 284/09, and the impact of excluded expenses from the City’s 2026 budget, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Henderson, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT Council receive the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy Review (FIN25-040) report for information; THAT Council authorize the proposed housekeeping changes and the establishment of a new Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing; AND THAT $1,000,000.00 of the proceeds of sale be allocated to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and the remaining $2,062,481.78 be allocated at the time of receipt of the Asset Finance and Labour Relations Committee Minutes 6 December 8, 2025 Management Plan with recommendations from the Director of Corporate Services.
Moved by Councillor Biehn, seconded by Councillor Henderson
Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Operating Budget Variance Report as at September 30, 2025” (FIN25-038), dated November 18, 2025, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Nijjar, seconded by Councillor McCabe
Carried
Committee Decision: THAT the Finance and Labour Relations Committee meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Nijjar, seconded by Councillor Wordofa