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 (6 motions)
5 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Council adjourn to closed session to consider a litigation or potential litigation matter (a matter pertaining to a municipal law enforcement situation).
Moved by Councillor L. Timmers, seconded by Councillor T. Brunet
Carried
THAT Council resume in open session.
Moved by Councillor D. Thompson, seconded by Councillor T. Brunet
Carried
THAT Report TR 16^22 regarding the proposed Water and Wastewater rates, be received; and THAT Council approve in principle the information contained within and refer the proposed rates to the December 19, 2016, Council meeting as part of the budget for final ratification. ''' .\
Moved by Councillor J. D. Pachereva, seconded by Councillor W. MacMillan
Carried
Council Business Planning (COW) 3 December 13,2016 THAT Report No. AD 16-19 and the accompanying presentation, regarding the 2017 Budget update, be received; AND THAT the 2017 Operating and Capital Budgets be approved and
Moved by Mayor S. Easton, seconded by Councillor L. Timmers
Referred
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Lincoln has evaluated the operational requirements for the Town of Lincoln to ensure the efficient delivery of municipal services to the ratepayers of the Town of Lincoln; NOW THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED THAT the2Q17 Capital Budget Expenditures of $11 ,750,250 be approved, AND FURTHER THAT the2017 Operating Budget be approved with a tax levy requirement of $14,001,539 for local municipal purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Lincoln direct staff to prepare ihe annual taxation levying by-law as required by the Municipal Act, 2001, upon the setting of the tax ratios and requisition amounts by the Regional Municipality of Niagara and other applicable bodies.
Moved by Mayor S. Easton, seconded by Councillor D. Thompson
Carried
THAT Report TR 16-23, regarding the budget reporting requirements of Ontario Regulation 284109 passed under the Munic[pal Act, 2001, be received as information; AND THAT Council adopt the compliance report for expenses excluded from the 2017 budget as a requirement of Ontario Regulation 284109 passed under the Municipal Act'2001 .ARRTED TR 16-22. 2017 WATER AND WASTEWAT'ER RATES Members reviewed Report TR 16-22 and received information detailing the rate study undertaken by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., the rationale for the recommended increase in base water and wastewater charges and the adjustment to variable charges, including a new seasonal rate structure that responds to concerns raised by residents, and concluded deliberations with the introduction of the following motion. Motion No. GBPCW-201 6-48 Moved by Councillor J. D. Pachereva, Seconded by Councillor W. MacMillan THAT Report TR 16^22 regarding the proposed Water and Wastewater rates, be received; and THAT Council approve in principle the information contained within and refer the proposed rates to the December 19, 2016, Council meeting as part of the budget for final ratification. ''' .\