The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Special Council Meeting

CC2023-06
Open Session Commencing at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Mayor Doug Elmslie
  • Deputy Mayor Tracy Richardson
  • Councillor Ron Ashmore
  • Councillor Dan Joyce
  • Councillor Charlie McDonald
  • Councillor Mike Perry
  • Councillor Eric Smeaton
  • Coucillor Pat Warren
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo
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1.
Call to Order

 

Mayor Elmslie called the Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor T. Richardson and Councillors D. Joyce, E. Smeaton and M. Perry were in attendance in Council Chambers.

Councillors R. Ashmore, C. McDonald, P. Warren and E. Yeo were in attendance electronically.

CAO R. Taylor, City Clerk C. Ritchie, Deputy Clerk S. O'Connell, Deputy Clerk J. Watts, Directors S. Beukeboom, B. Robinson, C. Shanks, Treasurer C. Daynes and Manager of Corporate Assets A. Found were also in attendance in Council Chambers.

2.
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • CR2023-078
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That the Agenda for the Special Council Meeting of Thursday, February 2, 2023, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.
CC2023-06.4.1

This item has attachments. 
1.Budget Presentation.pdf

Overview of the 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes
Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer
Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets

Ron Taylor, Chief Administration Officer, Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer and Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets provided an overview of the 2023 proposed budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes.  The overview included a summary of the proposed Capital Budget, the proposed Special Projects Budget, the proposed Water and Wastewater Budget and the proposed Operating Budget.

  • CR2023-079
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That the presentation by Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer and Adam Found, Manager of Corporate Assets, regarding an Overview of the 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes, be received.

    Carried

5.
Presentations Regarding the 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes

 

5.1
CC2023-06.5.1

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1.Presentation PowerPoint - Ross Memorial Hospital.pdf

Ross Memorial Hospital 2023 Budget Request
Kelly Isfan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ross Memorial Hospital
Tim Shauf, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, and Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation Campaign Chair

Kelly Isfan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ross Memorial Hospital, and Tim Shauf, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group and Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation Campaign Chair, provided an overview of the Ross Memorial Hospital and the critical capital needs that the Hospital will be facing, including a new clinical information system, diagnostic imaging, emergency department renovations, ICU expansion and enhanced equipment. Council was thanked for the financial support that the City has provided in the past; Ms. Isfan and Mr. Shauf outlined that the Ross Memorial Hospital is requesting additional funding of four million dollars to support the critical capital needs that were outlined.

  • CR2023-080
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the presentation by Kelly Isfan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ross Memorial Hospital, and Tim Shauf, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, and Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation Campaign Chair, regarding the 2023 Budget Request from the Ross Memorial Hospital, be received; and

    That the request from the Ross Memorial Hospital for funding in the amount of four million dollars ($4,000,000.00) be referred to the 2023 budget process for consideration as a decision unit.

    Carried

5.2
CC2023-06.5.2

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1.Presentation PowerPoint - Kawartha Art Gallery.pdf

Kawartha Art Gallery 2023 Budget Request
Susan Taylor
Dionne Beard

Susan Taylor and Dionne Beard provided an overview of the Kawartha Art Gallery.  The overview included detail on the history of the Gallery, a summary of recent event and programming partners, how the community benefits from the Gallery and how the gallery relates to the City's Cultural Master Plan.  Ms. Taylor and Ms. Beard outlined the Kawartha Lakes Art Gallery is requesting financial support from the City in the amount of $225,000.00 to be provided incrementally with a $50,000.00 contribution for 2023, a $75,000.00 contribution for 2024 and a $100,000.00 contribution for 2025.

  • CR2023-081
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the presentation by Susan Taylor and Dionne Beard, of the Kawartha Art Gallery, regarding the 2023 Budget Request from the Kawartha Art Gallery, be received; and

    That the request from the Kawartha Art Gallery for funding in the amount of two hundred and twenty five thousand ($225,00.00) be referred to the 2023 budget process for consideration as a decision unit.

    Carried

5.3
CC2023-06.5.3

This item has attachments. 
1.Presentation - Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives.pdf

Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives 2023 Budget Request
Barbara Doyle, Managing Director, Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives

Barbara Doyle provided an overview of the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives.  The overview included a highlight of their achievements from 2022, a detailed explanation of their spending allocation from 2022 and how financial support from the City in the amount of $250,000.00 would assist the organization with the costs that are associated with permanent, full-time skilled staff.

  • CR2023-082
    Moved ByCouncillor Smeaton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Joyce

    That the presentation by Barbara Doyle, Managing Director of Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, regarding the 2023 Budget Request from Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, be received; and

    That the request from the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives for funding in the amount of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) be referred to the 2023 budget process for consideration as a decision unit.

    Carried

6.
CC2023-06.6

 

Deputations Regarding the 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes

6.1
CC2023-06.6.1

 

Deputation Regarding Senior Health Services and Accommodations in Long Term Care
Gloria Graham-Weir
Alessandro E. Presenza

Alessandro E. Presenza provided comment regarding the proposed 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes with regard to senior health services and accommodations in long term care. Mr. Alessandro highlighted concern surrounding the need to support seniors and provide better accommodations within the budget for seniors.

  • CR2023-083
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor McDonald

    That the deputation of Gloria Graham-Weir and Alessandro E. Presenza, regarding Senior Health Services and Accommodations in Long Term Care, be received.

    Carried

6.2
CC2023-06.6.2

 

Deputation Regarding Property and Business Taxes for 2023
William J. Denby
Greg Donn

Mr. William Denby provided comment on the proposed 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes with regard to property tax increases. Mr. Denby spoke in opposition to the proposed 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes. Mr. Denby provided a written copy of his deputation for circulation to Council.

  • CR2023-085
    Moved ByCouncillor Joyce
    Seconded ByDeputy Mayor Richardson

    That the deputation of William J. Denby and Greg Donn, regarding Property and Business Taxes for 2023, be received.

    Carried

6.3
CC2023-06.6.3

 

Deputation Regarding Property Tax Increases for 2023
Gwen Denby
Greg Wade

This deputation was withdrawn.

6.4
CC2023-06.6.4

 

Deputation Regarding the Proposed Budget Impact on Farmers for 2023
Doug G. Shaw
Bob Newnall

Mr. Doug G. Shaw provided comment on the proposed 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes with regard to the billing under the City's Mandatory Connect By-Law. Mr. Shaw spoke in opposition to the proposed 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes.

  • CR2023-086
    Moved ByCouncillor Smeaton
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the deputation of Doug G. Shaw, regarding the Proposed Budget Impact on Farmers for 2023, be received.

    Carried

6.5
CC2023-06.6.5

 

Deputation Regarding the 2023 Budget
Peter Weygang

The deputant was not in attendance to complete the deputation.

6.6
CC2023-06.6.6

 

Deputation Regarding Water Billing for the 2023 Budget
Mirka Krizka

Mirka Krizka provided comment regarding the proposed 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes with regard to billing under the City's Mandatory Connect By-Law. 

  • CR2023-084
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Yeo

    That the deputation of Mirka Krizka, regarding Water Billing for the 2023 Budget, be received.

    Carried

6.7
CC2023-06.6.7

 

Deputation Regarding the Proposed 2023 Budget
Angel Godsoe

Angel Godsoe outlined concerns surrounding any possible tax increases resulting from the proposed 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes.

  • CR2023-087
    Moved ByCouncillor Perry
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the deputation of Angel Godsoe, regarding the Proposed 2023 Budget, be received.

    Carried

6.8
CC2023-06.6.8

 

Deputation Regarding the Proposed 2023 Budget
Raymonde Blais Couture

Raymonde Blais Couture spoke in opposition to the proposed 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes.  Ms. Blais Couture outlined concerns regarding the services that are provided to residents who live on unmaintained roads (i.e. Maguire Beach Road). Ms. Blais Couture asked that services be increased for residents who reside on unmaintained roads.

  • CR2023-088
    Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByCouncillor Warren

    That the deputation of Raymonde Blais Couture, regarding the Proposed 2023 Budget, be received.

    Carried

7.
CC2023-06.7

 

Correspondence Regarding the 2023 Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes

7.1
CC2023-06.7.1

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1.Correspondence - Weygang.pdf

Correspondence Regarding the 2023 Budget Proposal
Peter Weygang

  • CR2023-089
    Moved ByCouncillor Warren
    Seconded ByCouncillor McDonald

    That the correspondence from Peter Weygang, regarding the 2023 Budget Proposal, be received.

    Carried

8.
Confirming By-Law

This item has attachments. 
1.20230202 Confirm Special.pdf

By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council of February 2, 2023

  • CR2023-090
    Moved ByDeputy Mayor Richardson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Perry

    That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Special Council Meeting held Thursday, February 2, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    Carried

9.
Adjournment

 
  • CR2023-091
    Moved ByCouncillor Yeo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Smeaton

    That the Special Council Meeting adjourn at 9:05 p.m.

    Carried

    Read and adopted this 21st day of February, 2023.


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