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 (4 motions)
2 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the budget BE INCREASED to 3% from 2.9% to increase the contribution to the hospital funding reserve by $392,570. Councillor Steele declared an indirect pecuniary interest with respect to the amendment to the motion respecting hospital funding reserve budget increase and all matters related to Regional contributions to hospital projects, as his wife is employed by Niagara Health. At this point in the meeting, Councillor Insinna assumed the Chair. Councillor Redekop declared an indirect pecuniary interest with respect to the amendment to the motion respecting hospital funding reserve budget increase and all matters related to Regional contributions to hospital projects, as his daughter conducts contract work for Niagara Health. At this point in the meeting, Committee Chair Zalepa assumed the Chair Councillor Gale declared an indirect pecuniary interest with respect to the amendment to the motion respecting hospital funding reserve budget increase and all matters related to Regional contributions to hospital projects, as his daughter is a member of the hospital board, and his son is employed by Niagara Health. Councillor Sendzik declared an indirect pecuniary interest with respect to the amendment to the motion respecting hospital funding reserve budget increase and all matters related to Regional contributions to hospital projects, as a member of his family is employed by Niagara Health. Budget Review Committee of the Whole Open Session Minutes BRCOTW 2-2021 January 21, 2
Moved by Councillor Huson, seconded by Councillor Disero
Defeated
That the Smarter Niagara Incentive Program (SNIP) funding of $300,000 BE REMOVED from the budget.
Moved by Councillor Huson, seconded by Councillor Butters
Defeated
That the motion BE AMENDED to add item 2.1 as follows: That an additional $4,319,211 draw from the Taxpayer Relief Reserve BE APPROVED to reduce the 2021 net levy operating budget to 1.8%.
Moved by Councillor Sendzik, seconded by Councillor Insinna
Carried
That the following items BE RECEIVED for information: BRC-C 5-2021 Councillor Information Request Regarding 2021 Fees and Charges By-law BRC-C 6-2021 Councillor Information Request from January 14, 2021 Budget Review Committee of the Whole
Moved by Councillor Rigby, seconded by Councillor Fertich