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 (5 motions)
5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Committee receive and file for information, Report FN-05-24 regarding Property Tax Relief and Affordability Measures; and That staff be directed to report back to Committee in the third quarter of 2024 regarding the Niagara Region Property Tax Relief Program; and That staff be directed to enhance the communication available to the public regarding property tax relief programs; and That staff be directed to work with the consultants preparing the Water and Wastewater Financial Plan for options regarding a water/wastewater rebate or discount program for low-income seniors and low-income people with disability, including estimated costs of the program and impact on rates.
Moved by Councillor Russell
Carried
Committee receive and file for information, Report FN-06-24 regarding Multi-Year Budgeting; and That staff be directed to prepare a two-year forecast in addition to the current year budget for the 2025 Consolidated Operating Budget; and That staff be directed to report back to Budget Committee of the Whole, comparing the 2026 forecast to the 2026 Draft Operating Budget.
Moved by Councillor Brunet
Carried
Under section 239 of the Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that Committee adjourn to closed session in order to address item 8.1, pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 2 (c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality, Section 239 (2) (j) financial information that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value, as it pertains to Beamsville District Secondary School (BDSS).
Moved by Councillor Russell
Carried
That Committee resume in open session.
Moved by Councillor Brunet
Carried
That Committee receive and file the confidential update; and That Staff move forward as directed in Closed Session as it relates to Item 8.1, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality, Section 239 (2) (j) financial information that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value, as it pertains to Beamsville District Secondary School (BDSS).