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 (13 motions)
12 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda be approved with the following amendments: Staff Memo: Larry Conrad, Director of Environmental Services o RE: Waste Collection Grant Request from the Simcoe BIA 2021 Councillor Rabbits will be introducing a motion for reconsideration under the Mayor and Council Services section of the Budget related to the SCOR membership.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Rabbitts
Carried
THAT the Department presentations provided during the January 13, 2022 Budget Committee meeting be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
THAT Council reconsider its decision of January 26, 2021, resolution No. 28, regarding termination of the SCOR membership to allow for consideration of renewing the membership for 2022.
Moved by Councillor Rabbitts, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
THAT Committee waive the rules of Procedure to allow the reconsideration of the SCOR Membership to be
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Martin
Deferred
THAT the deputation provided by Stephen Nunn regarding Lynnwood Arts Centre Budget Request be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT the deputation provided by Adam Veri, Board Chair, and Richard Anderson, Interim Chief Executive Officer, regarding the 2022 Norfolk County Library Board Budget be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Martin, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the Information Memo regarding the Sale of 682 Ireland Road, Simcoe (Former proposed HUB Lands) – Net Proceeds be received as information; AND THAT the net proceeds of the sale be transferred to the General Building Reserve, to be tracked separately for future projects related to recreation facilities.
Moved by Mayor Chopp, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
That the following Communications items be received as information: 5.1: Information Memo regarding the 2022 Levy Supported Operating Budget Review Budget Meeting Timetable 5.3: Information regarding: 2022 Levy Supported Operating Budget - December Engagement Session 5.4: Information Memo regarding 2022 Budget Federal and Provincial Grants Cost Share Information.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the information memo relating to Waste Collection Grant Request from the Simcoe BIA 2021 be received as information; AND THAT a grant of $10,600 be provided to the Simcoe BIA for 2021 waste collection through the 2021 Levy Supported Operating Budget; AND THAT an annual grant, at a maximum of $10,000, be allocated to the Simcoe BIA for 2022 and 2023 waste collection through the Economic Recovery Plan; AND THAT the maximum grant of $10,000 be provided to the Simcoe BIA for the duration of the current waste collection contract, ending in 2024, based on the annual submission of costs.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Rabbitts
Carried
WHEREAS the 2021 SCOR EDC (South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation) membership was approved; AND WHEREAS Council resolved at its January 26, 2021 Special Council meeting to withdraw from the South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR) effective December 31, 2021; AND WHEREAS the notice was provided to SCOR EDC respecting Norfolk County’s intent to remove its 2022 membership and subsequent fees from the budget; AND WHEREAS Norfolk County Council has determined that membership in SCOR provides an economic benefit to the County; AND WHEREAS in response to the economic impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Norfolk County economy, businesses and industry; AND WHEREAS Council believes it is important to continue to provide economic opportunities to support Norfolk County businesses and industry as they recover from the impacts of the pandemic; AND WHEREAS Committee has reconsidered its intentions to discontinue SCOR EDC membership; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT Council approve renewing the SCOR EDC membership in 2022 AND THAT $25,000 be added into the budget for that purpose; AND THAT Council authorize staff to provide notice to SCOR respecting cancellation of membership for 2023; AND THAT Council consider provision of funds for a membership renewal during the 2023 budget deliberations; AND FURTHER THAT staff bring back a report in Q4 providing an analysis of the benefits of membership in SCOR to assist Council with consid
Moved by Councillor Rabbitts, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Vandendriessche, Councillor Columbus, Councillor Martin, Councillor Huffman, Councillor Masschaele, Councillor Van Paassen, Councillor Rabbitts, Councillor Taylor · Opposed (1): Mayor Chopp
THAT Report CS 22-001 Proposed 2022 Levy Supported Operating Budget be received as information; AND THAT the 2022 Levy Supported Operating Budget, with a Net Levy Requirement of $110,474,400, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT Closed Session item 7.1 Information Memo Re: 2022 Levy Supported Operating Budget, Social Services and Housing be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
THAT Council be adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Rabbitts