Body: Council
Type: Agenda
Meeting: Special
Date: February 6, 2024
Collection: Council Agendas

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Special Council Agenda 9:00 AM - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Council Chambers

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Call to Order; Purpose of Meeting; and Chair’s Opening Remarks

Approval of Agenda

a) February 6, 2024

Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated February 6, 2024, as circulated.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Presentations

a) Treasurer: 2024 Draft Budget Overview (PowerPoint at meeting)

Communications

a) Treasurer’s Communications of Interest to Council Re: 2024 Draft Budget

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest”.

Treasurer’s Communications of Interest to Council Re: 2024 Draft Budget Communications of Interest ‘Attachments’ 5 - 226

Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports

a) Manager of Community Development: Increase to One (1) CLSP Staff Hours

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Increase to One (1) CLSP Staff Hours”.

Increase to One (1) CLSP Staff Hours - Pdf 227 - 228

b) Manager of Community Development: Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - 2023 Annual Report

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s Administrative Report entitled “Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - 2023 Annual Report”.

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - 2023 Annual Report - Pdf 229 - 231

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c) Manager of Community Development: Proposed Modernization to Community Halls Booking System

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Proposed Modernization to Community Halls Booking System”.

Proposed Modernization to Community Halls Booking System - Pdf 232 - 233

d) Manager of Economic Development: Economic Development Officer (EDO) – Temporary Position

Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Manager of Community Development’s (MCD) Administrative Report entitled “Economic Development Officer (EDO) – Temporary Position”.

Economic Development Officer (EDO) – Temporary Position - Pdf 234 - 236

e) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: Firefighter Group Benefits

Be It Resolved That Council receives the Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chiefs Administrative Report entitled, “Firefighter Group Benefits” for information purposes.

Firefighter Group Benefits - Pdf 237 - 239

f) Public Works Manager: Purchase of Diagnostic Software for Heavy-Duty Equipment Analysis

Be It Resolved ThatCouncil receives for information the Public Works Manager’s (PWM) Administrative Report entitled “Purchase of Diagnostic Software for Heavy-Duty Equipment Analysis”.

Purchase of Diagnostic Software for Heavy-Duty Equipment Analysis - Pdf 240 - 241

g) Treasurer: 2024 Summary of the Ten (10) Year Capital Plan 2024-2033; Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) Replacement Schedules (planned spending) as amended

Be It Resolved That Council receives the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “2024 Summary of the Ten (10) Year Capital Plan 2024- 2033; TCA Replacement Schedules (planned spending) as amended” for information purposes.

2024 Summary of the Ten (10) Year Capital Plan 2024-2033; Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) Replacement Schedules (planned spending) as amended. - Pdf 242 - 260

h) 2024 Draft Budget

Motion #1 Be It Resolved That Council receives the information the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “2024 Draft Budget”.

2024 Draft Budget - Pdf 261 - 384

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Council Discussion

a) Council Discussion: 2024 Draft Budget

Public Forum

Consideration of Budget

a) Manager of Community Development: Increase to One (1) CLSP Staff Hours

Be It Resolved That Council approves the Seasonal CLSP Staff Position increase in hours from 32 to 40 hours weekly for the months of June, July, August and September; And That this position shall continue to be funded by the Crown Land Stewardship Program’s operating budget on an annual basis.

b) Manager of Community Development: Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - 2023 Annual Report

Be It Resolved That Council approves including $28,378.69 in additional CIP funding in the 2024 Budget in 2024 topping up the unallocated funding to $30,000.

c) Manager of Community Development: Proposed Modernization to Community Halls Booking System

Be It Resolved That Council approves the Manager of Community Development purchasing software for Community Hall Bookings at a cost of approximately $5,000 coming from the Special Parks Reserve Fund; And That the MCD will report back to Council with recommended updates to By-law #53-22 Community Halls Rental By-law.

d) Manager of Economic Development: Economic Development Officer (EDO) – Temporary Position

Be It Resolved That Council approves the hiring of the EDO position on a permanent full–time Basis for 37.5 hours per week, effective July 14, 2024 (current contract expiration date) and the EDO shall continue to report to the Manager of Community Development.

e) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief: Firefighter Group Benefits

Be It Resolved That Council approves providing North Frontenac eligible Firefighters Group Benefits starting 2024 at an estimated cost of approximately $24,000;
And That Council instructs the Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief to draft a policy defining the implementation and parameters of Firefighter Group Benefits for the CAO’s consideration.

f) Public Works Manager: Purchase of Diagnostic Software for Heavy-Duty Equipment Analysis

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Be It Resolved That Council approves the PWM purchasing the Heavy- Duty Scanner at a cost of approximately $9,100 and the annual subscription for software and repair updates for $2,500.

g) Treasurer: 2024 Summary of the Ten (10) Year Capital Plan 2024-2033; Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) Replacement Schedules (planned spending) as amended

Be It Resolved That Council approves the 2024 Summary of the 10 Year Capital Plan (2024 – 2033) Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) Replacement Schedules (planned spending); And That Council authorizes the CAO and Managers to proceed with the applicable 2024 TCA Capital Purchases/Tenders (in accordance with these Schedules and the Procurement By-law).

h) Treasurer: Consideration of 2024 Draft Budget

Be It Resolved That Council approves in principle the 2024 Draft Budget with the following amendments:




Confirmatory By-law

a) Confirming By-law

Be It Resolved That By-law #2024-15, being a By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council for its Special Meeting regarding the 2024 Draft Budget held February 6, 2024 be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.

2024-15 - Confirming By-law - Pdf 385

Adjournment

a) Adjournment

Be It Resolved That Council adjourns the Meeting at ___ .m. until February 23, 2024 or at the call of the Chair.

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To:

Mayor and Members of Council

From:

Kelly Watkins, Treasurer, Dipl. M.A., M.M,

Approved by:

Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer

Date of Meeting:

06 Feb 2024

Re:

Treasurer’s Communications of Interest to Council Re: 2024 Draft Budget Treasurer’s Communications of Interest to Council Re: 2024 Draft Budget

Recommendation: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest”.

Recommendation: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest”. Recommendation: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest”. Recommendation: Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Treasurer’s Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest”.

A. It is recommended that the following communication of interest to the Township be received for Council’s information and filed. A. It is recommended that the following communication of interest to the Township be received for Council’s information and filed.

  1. 2023 Year to Date Statement - Unaudited - pending Year End

  2. 2023 Year to Date Statement - Unaudited - pending Year End

  3. 2023 Year to Date Statement - Unaudited - pending Year End
    
  4. 2024 Total Taxable Assessment Comparison

  5. 2024 Total Taxable Assessment Comparison

  6. 2024 Total Taxable Assessment Comparison
    
  7. 2024 Taxable Assessment - Ward Breakdown

  8. 2024 Taxable Assessment - Ward Breakdown

  9. 2024 Taxable Assessment - Ward Breakdown
    
  10. 2024 Taxation Year - Municipal Levy Comparison

  11. 2024 Taxation Year - Municipal Levy Comparison

  12. 2024 Taxation Year - Municipal Levy Comparison
    
  13. 2005 - 2024 Canada Community Building Fund

  14. 2005 - 2024 Canada Community Building Fund

  15. 2005 - 2024 Canada Community Building Fund
    
  16. 2024 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)

  17. 2024 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)

  18. 2024 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF)
    
  19. 2024 Quinte Conservation Authority Budget

  20. 2024 Quinte Conservation Authority Budget

  21. 2024 Quinte Conservation Authority Budget
    
  22. 2024 Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Draft Budget

  23. 2024 Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Draft Budget

  24. 2024 Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Draft Budget
    
  25. 2024 Education Levy

  26. 2024 County Levy

  27. 2024 Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Billing Statement Summary

  28. 2022 Financial Indicator Results based on 2022

  29. Resolution #17-24: Amendment to Community Grants Policy

  30. Resolution #7-24: Request from Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS)

  31. Resolution #503-23: Request from Lakelands Family Health Team for Incentive for Physician Recruitment

  32. Resolution #488-23: Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

  33. Resolution #469-23: Request from Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation for Close to Home Campaign

  34. Resolution #463-23: Economic Development Reserve Fund

  35. Resolution #285-23: Contingency Reserve Fund

  36. 2024 Education Levy

  37. 2024 County Levy

  38. 2024 Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Billing Statement Summary

  39. 2022 Financial Indicator Results based on 2022

  40. Resolution #17-24: Amendment to Community Grants Policy

  41. Resolution #7-24: Request from Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS)

  42. Resolution #503-23: Request from Lakelands Family Health Team for Incentive for Physician Recruitment

  43. Resolution #488-23: Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

  44. Resolution #469-23: Request from Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation for Close to Home Campaign

  45. Resolution #463-23: Economic Development Reserve Fund

  46. Resolution #285-23: Contingency Reserve Fund

  47. 2024 Education Levy
    
  48. 2024 County Levy

  49. 2024 Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Billing Statement Summary

  50. 2022 Financial Indicator Results based on 2022

  51. Resolution #17-24: Amendment to Community Grants Policy

  52. Resolution #7-24: Request from Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS)

  53. Resolution #503-23: Request from Lakelands Family Health Team for Incentive for Physician Recruitment

  54. Resolution #488-23: Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

  55. Resolution #469-23: Request from Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation for Close to Home Campaign

  56. Resolution #463-23: Economic Development Reserve Fund

  57. Resolution #285-23: Contingency Reserve Fund

  58. 2024 Education Levy

  59. 2024 County Levy

  60. 2024 Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Billing Statement Summary

  61. 2022 Financial Indicator Results based on 2022

  62. Resolution #17-24: Amendment to Community Grants Policy

  63. Resolution #7-24: Request from Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS)

  64. Resolution #503-23: Request from Lakelands Family Health Team for Incentive for Physician Recruitment

  65. Resolution #488-23: Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

  66. Resolution #469-23: Request from Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation for Close to Home Campaign

  67. Resolution #463-23: Economic Development Reserve Fund

  68. Resolution #285-23: Contingency Reserve Fund

  69. 2024 Education Levy

  70. 2024 County Levy

  71. 2024 Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Billing Statement Summary

  72. 2022 Financial Indicator Results based on 2022

  73. Resolution #17-24: Amendment to Community Grants Policy

  74. Resolution #7-24: Request from Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS)

  75. Resolution #503-23: Request from Lakelands Family Health Team for Incentive for Physician Recruitment

  76. Resolution #488-23: Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

  77. Resolution #469-23: Request from Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation for Close to Home Campaign

  78. Resolution #463-23: Economic Development Reserve Fund

  79. Resolution #285-23: Contingency Reserve Fund

  80. 2024 Education Levy

  81. 2024 County Levy

  82. 2024 Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Billing Statement Summary

  83. 2022 Financial Indicator Results based on 2022

  84. Resolution #17-24: Amendment to Community Grants Policy

  85. Resolution #7-24: Request from Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS)

  86. Resolution #503-23: Request from Lakelands Family Health Team for Incentive for Physician Recruitment

  87. Resolution #488-23: Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

  88. Resolution #469-23: Request from Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation for Close to Home Campaign

  89. Resolution #463-23: Economic Development Reserve Fund

  90. Resolution #285-23: Contingency Reserve Fund

  91. 2024 Education Levy

  92. 2024 County Levy

  93. 2024 Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Billing Statement Summary

  94. 2022 Financial Indicator Results based on 2022

  95. Resolution #17-24: Amendment to Community Grants Policy

  96. Resolution #7-24: Request from Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS)

  97. Resolution #503-23: Request from Lakelands Family Health Team for Incentive for Physician Recruitment

  98. Resolution #488-23: Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

  99. Resolution #469-23: Request from Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation for Close to Home Campaign

  100. Resolution #463-23: Economic Development Reserve Fund

  101. Resolution #285-23: Contingency Reserve Fund

  102. 2024 Education Levy

  103. 2024

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