Committee of the Whole - Budget

That Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee receive the presentation from Hemson Consulting, pertaining to Development Charges Study, for information; Further that the Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee recommend to Council that it receive the Development Charge Background Study report and updated Capital Program for information. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

THAT Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee recommend to Council that it receive the proposed Rates and Fees increases as outlined in the staff report dated November 12, 2020, effective January 1, 2021; and FURTHER that the appropriate by-law to implement the fee increases be considered by Council on December 22, 2020. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

THAT Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee receive the 2021 Budget, Draft 2 update for information, and; FURTHER, that Committee provide direction to Staff regarding any changes to be made to Draft 2 to be incorporated for Draft 3, to be presented at the December 3rd Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee meeting, and; FURTHER, that Committee authorize staff to advertise the Public Meeting where the proposed 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets, along with the 4-Year Operating Forecast and 10-Year Capital Forecast will be presented, proposed to be held on December 15, 2020 Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

THAT Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee recommend to Council that in 2021 the Recreation Administration operating budget be provided with $5,000.00 to begin Community Art initiatives in Wasaga Beach. FURTHER THAT, Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee recommend to Council, that $7,688.59 in surplus from the 2020 National Youth Week Expenses (01-771-5771-08558) line be

THAT the Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee recommend to Council that staff use a Request for Proposals (RFP) in 2021 seeking qualified proponents to offer recreational gymnastics utilizing the RecPlex gymnasium and town-owned gymnastics equipment; FURTHER THAT, an eight (8) week day camp program be included in the 2021 Recreation Operating Budget with $25,600.00 for both revenues and expenses at a net cost to the Town of $0.00. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

THAT the Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee receives the 2021 Special Events COVID-19 Contingency Budget as information should restrictions on gatherings still be in place requiring a secondary plan for Community Events and Beachfront Events section of the 2021 Budget; AND FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee direct staff to keep a minimum of 75 percent of all 2021 budget surpluses from the Community Events and Beachfront Events to the Recreation Events and Facilities reserves to be used in future years to lessen the impact of re-instating reduced staff and programs. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

THAT the Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee recommend to Council to approve a budget increase of $74,468.00 to 01-760-5760-01207(New Employees) for the 2021 Arena budget to support the addition of one (1) full-time permanent position to assist with the additional sanitizing and maintenance requirements at Town facilities. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

Resolved that pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the next portion of the November 12, 2020 Committee of the Whole-Budget Meeting will move into Closed Session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee confirm the direction provided to the Director, Recreation, Events & Facilities, in Closed Session, pertaining to a staffing matter. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray

That Committee of the Whole as Budget Committee confirm the direction provided to the Director, Finance and Treasurer in Closed Session, pertaining to staffing matters, for information. Yea: David Foster, George Watson, Joe Belanger, Mark Kinney, Nina Bifolchi, Stan Wells, and Sylvia Bray