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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 10th and 11th, 1998 (Budget) ~~ OF PIC ",0 ~ ~--1 ~ œ~ G) - BUDGET MEETING JUNE 10TH AND 11TH, 1998 9:00 A.M. MINUTES A meeting of the Committee of the Whole of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering was held on June 10th and 11 th, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. in the Main Committee Room to consider the Proposed 1998 Budget. PRESENT: Mayor Arthurs Councillor Brenner Councillor Dickerson Councillor Holland Councillor Johnson Councillor Pickles Councillor Ryan Staff: T.Quinn G. Paterson 1. Berrey J. Hodgson D. Kearns - General Manager/CAD - Director of Finance/Treasurer-Collector - Temporary Acting Treasurer/Collector - Executive Assistant - Coordinator of Council Services D EP AR TMENT AL OPERA TIN G A CCO UNTS Moved by Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Ryan that the Proposed 1998 Operating Budget be adopted. CARRIED - later in the meeting 2192 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Moved by Councillor Brenner that Account 2192-2340 (Seminars & Education) be amended to identifY $500 for the E.D.C.O. Certification - Manager and the remainder $500 for Miscellaneous. CARRIED 1998 Budget Meeting June 10th, 1998 - 2 - 2198 MICROFICHING Moved by Councillor Brenner that Account 2198-2392 (Consultative & Professional) be reduced by $5,000. CARRIED 2743 CUL TURAL SERVICES - LACAC Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2743-2392 (Consultative & Professional) be reduced by $1,500. CARRIED 2125 LEGAL SERVICES Moved by Councillor Brenner that Account 2125-2392 (Consultative & Professional) be reduced by $10,000. LOST 2127 FINANCE Moved by Mayor Arthurs that Account 2127-2392 (Consultative & Professional) be reduced by $10,000. CARRIED 2139 HUMAN RESOURCES Moved by Councillor Brenner that Account 2139-2392 (Consultative & Professional) be reduced by $20,000. LOST 2240 FIRE PROTECTION Moved by Mayor Arthurs that Account 2240-1100 (Salaries and Wages) be reduced by $20,000 with this reduction also being reflected in Account 2139-1400 (Employer Contributions). CARRIED 1998 Budget Meeting June 10th, 1998 - 3 - 2290 PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Councillor Brenner that Account 2290-1100 (Salaries & Wages) be reduced by $12,000 to reflect the deletion of one technician to be decided at the discretion of the General Manager and the Director of Public Works and that this reduction also be reflected in Account 2290-1400 (Employer Contributions). CARRIED Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2290-1100 (Salaries & Wages) be reduced by deleting the Traffic Technician. LOST 2350 TRANSPORTATION Moved by Councillor Johnson that Account 2350-2394 (Recpt., Promotions, & Special Events, P.R.) be reduced by $1,000. LOST 2360 SPECIALIZED TRANSIT Moved by Councillor Ryan that Account 2360-2657 (Vehicle Rental) be increased by $5,000 to provide for Sunday Service as a pilot project. CARRIED 2610 PLANNING Moved by Mayor Arthurs that Account 2610--2392 (Consultative and Professional) be reduced by $40,000. LOST Moved by Councillor Johnson that Account 2610-1461 (Sale of Services - Planning) be increased by $150 for Committee of Adjustment Variance Applications - New Development only. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Brenner that Account 2610-1461 (Sale of Services - Planning) be increased by $50 for all Committee of Adjustment Variance Applications with the exception of new development. CARRIED 1998 Budget Meeting June 10th, 1998 - 4 - 2610 PLANNING - Cont'd Moved by Councillor Johnson that all Site Plan Applications be increased by 25%. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Johnson that Account 2610-2392 (Consultative & Professional) be increased by $12,500 to cover the inclusion of the Greenwood Hamlet Study. LOST Moved by Councillor Pickles that Councillor Johnson's motion be amended to be increased by $10,000 to cover the inclusion of the Greenwood Hamlet Study. LOST 2715 DON BEER ARENA Moved by Councillor Brenner that Account 2715 (Contribution to Reserve for Capital Replacement) be increased by $5,000. CARRIED 2735 ARENAS Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2735 (Contribution to Reserve for Capital Replacement) be increased by $7,000. CARRIED 2731 CENTRAL CORE Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2731 (Contribution to Reserve for Capital Replacement) be increased by $7,723. CARRIED 1998 Budget Meeting June 10th, 1998 - 5- 2733 COMPLEX POOL Councillor Brenner declared an interest in Account 2733-1100 (Salaries & Wages) as a family member works for the Town as a Life Guard. Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2733 (Contribution to Reserve for Capital Replacement) be increased by $6,844. CARRIED 2745 LIBRARIES Moved by Mayor Arthurs that Account 2745-5310 (Library Materials) be reduced by $10,000. LOST Moved by Councillor Ryan that the overall Library Budget be reduced by $10,000. CARRIED DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Moved by Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Ryan that the Proposed 1998 Capital Budget be adopted. CARRIED - later in the meeting 2121 GENERAL MANAGER Moved by Councillor Brenner that Account 2121-6176 (Office Machines and Equipment) be reduced by $600. LOST 2196 INFORMATION SYSTEMS Moved by Councillor Dickerson that the overall budget of Information Systems be reduced by $74,436. CARRIED 1998 Budget Meeting June 10th, 1998 - 6 - Moved by Councillor Johnson that the overall budget of Information Systems be further reduced by $50,000. LOST 2220 BY-LAW Councillor Ryan requested that the Director of Finance/Treasurer-Collector report back to Council on the financing of vehicles prior to any purchase. 2240 FIRE PROTECTION Moved by Councillor Johnson that Account 2240-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be increased by $3,000 to reflect the inclusion of a Sign for Station 4. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Johnson that Account 2240-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be increased by $50,000 to reflect the inclusion of the Feasibility Study Headquarters. LOST 2290 PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2290-6173 (Furniture & Fixtures) be reduced by $450 to be reflected in the reduction in cost of2 Two drawer filing cabinets. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2290-6178 (Miscellaneous Equipment) be reduced by $750 to be reflected in the reduction in cost of 2 Mobile Phones (New Vehicles). LOST 2320 ROADS Moved by Councillor Holland that Account 2320-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be reduced by $80,000 to reflect the deletion of Glenanna Road and The Esplanade South signalization project. LOST 1998 Budget Meeting June 10th, 1998 - 7 - 2320 ROADS - Cont'd Moved by Councillor Holland that Account 2320-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be reduced by $60,000 to reflect a reduction in the cost of the Wixon Road project. LOST Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2320-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be increased by $70,000 to reflect the inclusion of the Balaton Road project. LOST 2350 PUBLIC TRANSIT Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2350-6173 (Furniture & Fixtures) be reduced by $750 to reflect the reduction in cost of (5) Tables for Lunch Room and a further reduction of$300 to reflect the reduction in cost of(15) Chairs for Lunch Room. CARRIED 2132 TOWN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2132-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be increased by $15,000 to reflect the inclusion of the Design of Western Gateways. LOST Moved by Councillor Johnson that Account 2132-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be reduced by $12,000 to reflect the deletion of Fencing at Dalewood/Rougemount. CARRIED 2718 PARKS Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2718-6129 (Parks) be increased by $10,000 to reflect the inclusion of Tree Planting. CARRIED Moved by Mayor Arthurs that Account 2718-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be reduced by $25,000 to reflect the deletion of the Play Unit (Bayshore). CARRIED 1998 Budget Meeting June 10th, 1998 - 8- 2718 PARKS - Cont'd Moved by Councillor Johnson that Account 2718-6129 (Parks) be increased by $10,000 to reflect the upgrading of the lighting in Claremont Park. LOST 2719 COMMUNITY CENTRES Moved by Councillor Holland that Account 2719-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be reduced by $5,000 to reflect the deletion of the Stage Curtain for the Claremont Community Centre. LOST 2744 MUSEUM Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2744-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be increased by $20,000 to reflect the inclusion of the Expansion of the Hotel Washroom area. CARRIED 2745 LIBRARY Moved by Mayor Arthurs that the figures of $66,500, $100,000 and $389,144 all relating to the Western Branch be consolidated for financial purposes under building project costs. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Pickles that Account 2745-6181 (Other Fixed Assets) be reduced by $1,000 to reflect the deletion of the Whitevale sign. CARRIED 1998 Budget Meeting June 10th, 1998 - 9 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT 2195 GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS & INDIVIDUALS Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2195-2570 (Social & Charitable) be increased by $1,000 to reflect the inclusion of Hospice Durham. CARRIED 2392 CONSULTATIVE & PROFESSIONAL Moved by Councillor Dickerson that Account 2392 (Consultative & Professional) be reduced by $53,750. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Johnson that Account 2392 (Consultative & Professional) be further reduced by $25,000 for a total reduction of $78,750 which reflects the inclusion of any previous amendments. CARRIED Meeting Adjourned at 5:08 p.rn. 1998 Budget Meeting June 11 th, 1998 - 10 - The meeting was re-convened by Mayor Arthurs at 9:10 a.m. on June 11th, 1998. PRESENT: Mayor Arthurs Councillor Brenner Councillor Dickerson Councillor Holland Councillor Johnson Councillor Pickles Councillor Ryan Staff: T.Quinn G. Paterson I. Berrey J. Hodgson D. Kearns - General Manager/CAO - Director of Finance/Treasurer-Collector - Temporary Acting Treasurer/Collector - Executive Assistant - Coordinator of Council Services Moved by Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Ryan that the Operating and Capital Budgets be adopted and referred to the joint meeting of Executive and Council of June 22nd, 1998. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Dickerson, seconded by Councillor Ryan that the Director of Finance/Treasurer-Collector be directed to prepare a report on the financial strategy with such options as deemed appropriate. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.