The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

MINUTES

SPECIAL COUNCIL INFORMATION MEETING

Meeting #:CC2017-28
Date:
Time:
Open Session Commencing at 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Council Chambers
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
MEMBERS:
  • Mayor Andy Letham, Mayor
  • Councillor Isaac Breadner, Councillor
  • Councillor Pat Dunn, Councillor
  • Councillor Doug Elmslie, Councillor
  • Councillor Gord James, Councillor
  • Councillor Gerard Jilesen, Councillor
  • Councillor Brian S. Junkin, Councillor
  • Councillor Rob Macklem, Councillor
  • Councillor Mary Ann Martin, Councillor
  • Councillor Gord Miller, Councillor
  • Councillor Patrick O'Reilly, Councillor
  • Councillor John Pollard, Councillor
  • Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan, Councillor
  • Councillor Heather Stauble, Councillor
  • Councillor Stephen Strangway, Councillor
  • Councillor Andrew Veale, Councillor
  • Councillor Emmett Yeo, Councillor
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

Mayor Letham called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Councillors I. Breadner, P. Dunn, D. Elmslie, G. James, G. Jilesen, B. Junkin, M.A. Martin, G. Miller, P. O'Reilly, J. Pollard, K. Seymour-Fagan, H. Stauble, S. Strangway, and A. Veale were in attendance.

CAO and Acting City Clerk R. Taylor, Deputy Clerk A. Rooth and various other staff were also in attendance.

Late Arrival: Councillor R. Macklem  1:01 p.m.
Early Departure:  Councillor P. Dunn  3:55 p.m.

  • CR2017-888
    Moved ByCouncillor Strangway
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the Open Session of the Special Council Information Meeting of Tuesday, October 17, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

    CARRIED

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest noted.

Council recessed at 1:01 p.m. to allow the Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Authority Annual General Meeting to be held.

Timed Appointment:  1:00 p.m.
Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting

Council reconvened at 1:09 p.m.

Hope Lee, CEO
Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation
2018 Proposed Budget

CEO Hope Lee provided an overview of the Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation 2018 Proposed Budget.  She outlined efforts to improve resources and process and highlighted improvements to energy efficiency in facilities. Ms. Lee advised that the 2018 subsidy request to the City represents a decrease from last year.  She responded to questions from Council members. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • CR2017-889
    Moved ByCouncillor Martin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Pollard

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by CEO Hope Lee regarding the Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation 2018 Proposed Budget, be received.

    CARRIED

John Hagarty, Chief of Police
Don Thomas, Chair
Kawartha Lakes Police Services Board
2018 Proposed Budget

Chair Don Thomas provided an overview of the Kawartha Lakes Police Services Board 2018 Proposed Budget. Mr. Thomas and Chief Hagarty responded to questions from Council members. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • CR2017-890
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Macklem

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Chair Don Thomas and Chief John Hagarty regarding the Kawatha Lakes Police Services Board 2018 Proposed Budget, be received.

    CARRIED

Mark Majchrowski, CAO
Wanda Stephen, Director, Corporate Services
Kawartha Conservation
2018 Proposed Budget

CAO Mark Majchrowski provided an overview of the Kawartha Conservation 2018 Proposed Budget. He outlined the various components of the budget, highlighting a number of projects and initiatives. Mr. Majchrowski responded to questions from Council members. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • CR2017-891
    Moved ByCouncillor Breadner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Miller

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by CAO Mark Majchrowski regarding the Kawatha Conservation 2018 Proposed Budget, be received.

    CARRIED

    Council recessed at 2:51 p.m. and reconvened at 3:00 p.m.

Stephen Podolsky
Charlie McDonald
Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Area
2018 Proposed Budget

Charlie McDonald  and Stephen Podolsky provided an overview of the Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Area 2018 Proposed Budget including administration, beautification and marketing.  Mr. McDonald and Mr. Podolsky responded to questions from Council members. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • CR2017-892
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Charlie McDonald and Stephen Podolsky regarding the Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Area 2018 Proposed Budget, be received.

    CARRIED

Diane Lansdell, Acting Chief Librarian
Jamie Morris, Chair
Carolyn Daynes, Treasurer
Kawartha Lakes Public Library Board
2018 Proposed Budget

Chair Jamie Morrison, Acting Chief Librarian Diane Lansdell and Treasurer Carolyn Daynes provided an overview of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library Board 2018 Proposed Budget.  They provided information on the library system, usage numbers, significant developments in 2017, strategic priorities for 2018 and associated budget implications. Mr. Morris, Ms. Lansdell and Ms. Daynes responded to questions from Council members. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • CR2017-893
    Moved ByCouncillor Miller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Veale

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Chair Jamie Morris, Acting Chief Librarian Diane Lansdell and Treasurer Carolyn Daynes regarding the Kawartha Lakes Public Library Board 2018 Proposed Budget, be received.

    CARRIED

Doug Erlandson, Chair
Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport Board
2018 Proposed Budget

Chair Doug Erlandson provided an overview of the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport Board 2018 Proposed Budget. Mr. Erlandson responded to questions from Council members. A copy of the presentation is available in the Clerk's Office.

  • Councillor Dunn left Council Chambers and did not return.

    CR2017-894
    Moved ByCouncillor Dunn
    Seconded ByCouncillor Breadner

    RESOLVED THAT the presentation Chair Doug Erlandson regarding the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport Board 2018 Proposed Budget, be received.

    CARRIED

Mary Catherine Masciangelo, Director, Corporate Services
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Correspondence Regarding 2018 Proposed Budget

  • CR2017-895
    Moved ByCouncillor Macklem
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Reilly

    RESOLVED THAT the September 21, 2017 correspondence from Director of Corporate Services Mary Catherine Masciangelo regarding the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit 2018 Proposed Budget, be received.

    CARRIED

Susan McKinnon, Manager, Budgets and Business Analysis
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Correspondence Regarding 2018 Proposed Budget

  • CR2017-896
    Moved ByCouncillor Strangway
    Seconded ByCouncillor Pollard

    RESOLVED THAT the October 5, 2017 e-mail correspondence from Manager of Budgets and Business Analysis Susan McKinnon regarding the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority 2018 Proposed Budget, be received.

    CARRIED
  • CR2017-897
    Moved ByCouncillor James
    Seconded ByCouncillor Elmslie

    RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Special Council Information Meeting held Tuesday, October 17, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.

    CARRIED
  • CR2017-898
    Moved ByCouncillor Breadner
    Seconded ByCouncillor Macklem

    RESOLVED THAT the Council Meeting adjourn at 4:00 p.m.

    CARRIED

    Read and adopted this 14th day of November, 2017.