Budget Committee

That the agenda be approved as presented.

That the deputation provided by Julie Kent, Chief Executive Officer of NCPL, and Sue Defreyne, Board Member, be received as information.

That the deputation provided by Kim Huffman, Chair of the Police Services Board, and O.P.P Officer Poulton be received as information.

That the deputation provided by Jamie Gunn be received as information.

That the deputation provided by Kimberly Earls be received as information.

That the deputation provided by Art Vandendriessche be received as information.

That the deputation provided by Les Anderson be received as information.

That the deputation provided by Jim Dover be received as information.

That the following Communication items be received as information: 4.1 Silver Lake - Lynn River Sediment - submitted by Marion Gadsby 4.2 Silver Lake - Peggy Wilkins Letter 4.3 Silver Lake - Petition submitted by Jim Dover

That report CS-23-158 2024 Budget Engagement Campaign Results be received as information.

That report CS-23-159 Proposed 2024 New Budget Initiatives be received as information; and Further that the proposed new budget initiatives for Storm Water Management Program, Master Planning Program, Senior Court Administrator and Building Student be

That report CAO-23-119 Community Paramedicine for Long Term Care Extension – Budget Amendment be received for information; and That Council authorizes the Chief, Norfolk County Paramedic Services to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Long -Term Care to continue to provide Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care (CPLTC) across Norfolk County for a two year extension commencing April 1, 2024, contingent on 100% funding approval of submitted budget; and That staff include the extension as a Council Approved Initiative within the Proposed 2024 Levy Supported Operating Budget for the prorated portion of year 4 costs in accordance with the Ministry budget submission yet to be determined by staff, with 100% of funding to be provided by the Ministry of Long-Term Care; and Further that Norfolk County Council approves the hiring of up to 5.0 FTE.

That Report EIS-23-077 Silver Lake Revitalization Project be received as information.

That staff be directed to bring a report back to the January 2024 Budget meeting respecting a geomorphic assessment for Silver Lake. Yes: (2) Councillor Masschaele, and Councillor Van Paassen No: (7) Mayor Martin, Councillor Vandendriessche, Councillor Columbus, Councillor Brunton, Councillor Duthie, Councillor Veri, and Councillor Huffman

That Staff Report EIS-23-074 be received as information; and That the Approved Capital Budget for project 5832046 (Port Dover WTP Upgrades Phase 1 and 2) be amended (increased) by $2,142,000 to a total allocation of $16,188,000, with funding to be provided from the issuance of debentures.

That CS-23-150 Proposed 2024 User Fees and Service Charges be received as information; and That Council approves the revised User Fees and Service Charges as outlined in Report CS-23-150, with the exception of the minor variance fee which shall remain at the 2023 rate; and Further that staff be directed to report back to Council with options for varying fees for minor variances.

That Council approve the Police Services Board request to include a budget of up to $8000, net of any residual of the NCCPC fund within the proposed 2024 Levy-Supported Operating Budget to support the community policing initiatives as presented by the O.P.P staff and the Police Services Board Chair.

That Council be adjourned at 2:11 p.m.