City of Brockville Council Meeting Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 7:00 pm City Hall - Council Chambers

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1 City of Brockville Council Meeting Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 7:00 pm City Hall - Council Chambers Notice and Agenda Page MAYOR'S REMARKS DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of September 9, 2014 and September 16th, 2014 be adopted and circulated as read MOTION TO MOVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL THAT we adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Mayor in the Chair. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Fire Prevention Week (Chris Dwyre, Fire Chief) 16 THAT Council do hereby proclaim October 5th to October 11, 2014 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Brockville. DELEGATIONS 1. Capital Budget Request (Mr. John Taylor, Chair, Brock Trail Committee & Mr. Alan Medcalf, Chair, Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee) Mr. Medcalf and Mr. Taylor will speak to Council concerning a capital budget request. STAFF REPORTS Nil. Page 1 of 50

2 Notice and Agenda Council, September 23, 2014 REPORTS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS Councillor J. Fullarton, Chair Councillors J. Baker, T. Blanchard, L. Bursey, J. Earle Meeting held on September 16, The following item was defeated by the Committee but the Committee directed that the matter be forwarded to Council. Conference Reports from Members of Council (Councillor Bursey) THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that each participant in a provincial or federal municipal training conference such as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario or the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, who attends on behalf of the municipality, submit a written report of information gathered and received from the conference proceedings for information purposes, to provide further understanding of current issues to both Council and the public. FAO - CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Should a Council member wish an alternative action from the proposed recommendation, the Council member shall request that this matter be moved to separate the item. THAT the following items, as listed on the Finance, Administration and Operations Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda 1. Application to National Recreation Trails Program Fund (Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee) THAT the correspondence from Mr. Alan Medcalf, Chair, BCAC, dated August 5, 2014, respecting the BCAC support of the National Recreation Trails Program Funding Application be received. 2. Proposed Brockville Trail and Cycling Network Plan (Ontario Trails Council) THAT the correspondence from Ontario Trails Council dated September 11, 2014 regarding the proposed Brockville Trail and Cycling Network Plan be received. Page 2 of 50

3 Notice and Agenda Council, September 23, Survey Analysis Report (Youth Advisory Committee) THAT the Survey Analysis Report from Brockville Youth Advisory Committee dated September 2014, be received Joint Compliance Audit Committee THAT Council authorize the appointment of the following persons to the Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee for the term of office of December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018; Members: Mike Larocque, Glenn MacKey, Graham Pincott Alternates: Rob Bickerton, Georgina Grey, Norman Guy, Jim Mallar, David Robertson; and THAT the necessary by-law be enacted. 5. AMO Annual Conference Report (Councillor L. Bursey) THAT the report from Councillor Bursey regarding the AMO Annual Conference be received. FAO - REGULAR AGENDA Annual Financial Statements and Auditors Report (revised draft statement as noted at FAO meeting is attached) THAT the Audited Financial Statements for the Corporation of the City of Brockville to the year-ended December 31st, 2013 be received and approved; and THAT the Audited Financial Statements for the Board of Management, Downtown Business Improvement Area of the Corporation of the City of Brockville be received and approved; and THAT the Audited Statements of the Corporation of the City of Brockville Trust Funds be received and approved; and THAT the operating surplus of $22,046 be allocated to the Fiscal Policy Reserve. Page 3 of 50

4 Notice and Agenda Council, September 23, Capital Budgeting for Active Transportation (Brock Trail Committee & Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee) WHEREAS during the City of Brockville s Official Plan Public meetings and Strategic Plan public meetings the Brock Trail and Active Transportation were identified by residents as strategic pieces of infrastructure and goals for the city of Brockville to encourage and invest in; and WHEREAS the Brock Trail and cycling infrastructure encourages healthier physical activity, greater community connection, and a more attractive destination for residences and visitors; and WHEREAS the Brock Trail Committee and the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee have researched and planned out a long term capital investment strategy that involves extensive community involvement and leveraging of municipal funding and coincides with the city s adopted official plan and strategic plan; and WHEREAS the Brock Trail Committee and the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee have worked with City staff to develop the capital investment strategy in conjunction with the City s ongoing capital programs with regards to roads, parks, and infrastructure; and WHEREAS the committees have developed a capital investment plan that is essentially the same as the current city capital plan up to the year 2017 and then adds an additional four years of planned investment; NOWTHEREFORE Council direct the Treasurer to incorporate the proposed capital investment plan by the Brock Trail Committee and the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee, as presented and included below, into the 10 year capital plan as council approved capital budget items. City's Capital Budget Grants and Project Year Description Brock Trail Cycling In-Kind Total Cost 2015 Trail: Cedar St to St. Lawrence Park 54, , ,000 Trail: Perth St to William St 52, , ,000 Trail: St. Paul St to Henry St (Wayfare) 30, , ,000 Cycling: design audit & to be determined 15,000 15,000 30, totals 136,000 15, , , Trail: Laurier Blvd north to Centennial Rd 100, , ,000 Cycling: to be determined 15,000 15,000 30, totals 100,000 15, , , Trail: Park St to First Ave 120, , ,000 Cycling: to be determined 15,000 15,000 30, totals 120,000 15, , , Trail: Hardy Park - wood promenade redeck 67, , ,000 Cycling: to be determined 15,000 15,000 30, totals 67,000 15, , , Trail: Extension north from Railway Tunnel ** 50, , , Trail: 401 underpass ** 60, , ,000 Trail: Stewart Blvd to Park St ** 50, , ,000 Trail: Stewart Blvd to Brookview Park 100, , ,000 Cycling: to be determined 90,000 90, , totals 260,000 90, , , : 10 year totals 683, ,000 1,588,000 2,421,000 Page 4 of 50

5 Notice and Agenda Council, September 23, 2014 NEW BUSINESS - REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL MOTION TO RETURN TO COUNCIL THAT we revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council. ADOPTION OF REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Nil. EMERGENCY BUSINESS Nil. BY-LAWS A By-law to Appoint Members to an Election Compliance Audit Committee for the City of Brockville BYLAWS FIRST AND SECOND READING THAT By-law numbered be introduced and the same be now read a first and second time. BYLAWS THIRD READING THAT By-law be now read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded. CONFIRMATORY BYLAW FIRST AND SECOND READING THAT By-law Number to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 23, 2014 be read a first and second time. CONFIRMATORY BYLAW THIRD READING THAT By-law Number to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 23, 2014 be now read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded. Page 5 of 50

6 Notice and Agenda Council, September 23, 2014 MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS MEDIA QUESTION PERIOD ADJOURNMENT THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for October 14, Page 6 of 50

7 Council Minutes City of Brockville Council Meeting Tuesday, September 09, 2014, 7:00 pm City Hall, Council Chambers Council Members Present: Mayor D. Henderson Councillor J. Baker Councillor D. Beatty Councillor T. Blanchard Councillor L. Bursey Councillor J. Earle Councillor J. Fullarton Councillor M. Kalivas Councillor M. McFall Absent: Councillor D. LeSueur Staff: Mr. B. Casselman, City Manager Mr. C. Cosgrove, Director of Operations Mr. D. Dick, Director of Corporate Services Mr. S. Fraser, Acting Police Chief Ms. D. Gordon, Financial Analyst Ms. S. MacDonald, City Clerk (Recording Secretary) Ms. M. Pascoe Merkley, Director of Planning Mr. D. Paul, Director of Economic Development Mr. P. Raabe, Director of Environmental Services Mr. R. Rayner, Deputy Fire Chief Ms. C. Ward, Treasury Officer MAYOR'S REMARKS Mayor Henderson noted that negotiations are still taking place with respect to the proposed Blockhouse Square Development. He also remarked on a presentation he attended today at the Ontario East Municipal Conference in Kingston regard age friendly communities. It was stated that communities will continue to see aging populations partly because of declined birth rates. The increase in aging is projected to continue or peak in DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Nil. Page 71 of 50 6

8 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, September 09, 2014 ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by: Councillor McFall Seconded by: Councillor Fullarton THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of August 26, 2014 be adopted and circulated as read. MOTION TO MOVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL Moved by: Councillor Bursey Seconded by: Councillor Kalivas THAT we adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Mayor in the Chair. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. English as a Second Language Week (Teachers of English as a Second Language) Moved by: Councillor Beatty THAT Council hereby proclaim October 12th to October 18th, 2014 as "English as a Second Language Week" in the City of Brockville. 2. World Alzheimer Coffee Break Day (Alzheimer Society of Leeds and Grenville) Moved by: Councillor Beatty THAT Council do hereby proclaim Thursday, September 18th, 2014 as World Alzheimer Coffee Break Day in the City of Brockville. Page 82 of 50 6

9 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, September 09, Legion Week (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96) Moved by: Councillor Beatty THAT Council do hereby proclaim September 21st to September 27th, 2014 as Legion Week in the City of Brockville and that the Legion Flag be flown at Tunnel Bay during this week. DELEGATIONS Nil. STAFF REPORTS Budget - Establishment of Guidelines Moved by: Councillor McFall THAT Council receive the presentation regarding the 2015 Budget; and THAT Council approve the following guidelines for the 2015 Budget: The maximum Tax Levy increase be set at 2.75% Departmental budgets to be presented based upon existing service levels or new services previously approved by Council. Any amendments resulting from new legislation, Council direction or incremental requests shall be presented separately to Council All municipal contribution requests from Boards and Committees should not exceed 2.00% a review of User Fees be undertaken taking into consideration legislation and benchmark positions the Finance Plan contribution be increased by $300,000 in support of both tactical and strategic capital needs A summary report of budget adjustments which are the result of the Community Improvement Plans be provided A summary report of budget adjustments which are to achieve annual targets of the Community Strategic Plan Staff are directed to make recommendations on how to utilize Federal Gas Tax in conjunction with funding eligible capital project Page 93 of 50 6

10 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, September 09, 2014 REPORTS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Nil. NEW BUSINESS - REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 1. Brockville - Home of the Canadian Flag (Councillor Earle) Moved by: Councillor Earle THAT the City's current branding be replaced by "Brockville Birthplace of the Canadian Flag". Motion to Defer Moved by: Councillor Fullarton DEFERRED TO FAO OCTOBER THAT this matter be defer to the Finance, Administration and Operations Committee meeting in October in order to permit comments regarding the recommendation to be sought from departments and boards, particularly, Tourism, Economic Development Advisory Team and Heritage Brockville. Councillor Earle clarified that the motion should state Brockville Birthplace of the Canadian Flag not Home as presented in the agenda. MOTION TO RETURN TO COUNCIL Moved by: Councillor Bursey THAT we revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council. Page 104 of 50 6

11 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, September 09, 2014 ADOPTION OF REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL Moved by: Councillor Bursey Seconded by: Councillor Kalivas THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Nil. EMERGENCY BUSINESS Nil. BY-LAWS By-law to authorize the sale of City owned land located on Broome Road to Ontario Inc Being a By-Law to Authorize the Borrowing upon Amortizing Debentures in the Principal Amount of $4,000,000 for the Water Pollution Control Centre Secondary Treatment Upgrade Project BYLAWS FIRST AND SECOND READING Moved by: Councillor Blanchard Seconded by: Councillor Baker THAT By-laws Numbered and be introduced and the same be now read a first and second time. BYLAWS THIRD READING Moved by: Councillor Blanchard Seconded by: Councillor Baker THAT By-laws Numbered and be now read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded. Page 115 of 50 6

12 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, September 09, 2014 CONFIRMATORY BYLAW FIRST AND SECOND READING Moved by: Councillor Blanchard Seconded by: Councillor Baker THAT By-law Number to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 9, 2014 be read a first and second time. CONFIRMATORY BYLAW THIRD READING Moved by: Councillor Blanchard Seconded by: Councillor Baker THAT By-law Number to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 9, 2014 be now read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor asked Ms. MacDonald, City Clerk to make comments regarding the upcoming election deadlines. MEDIA QUESTION PERIOD ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Councillor Blanchard Seconded by: Councillor Baker THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for September 23, The meeting adjourned at 9:02 pm. Mayor City Clerk Page 126 of 50 6

13 Council Minutes City of Brockville Council Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2014, 6:00 pm City Hall, Council Chambers Council Members Present: Mayor D. Henderson Councillor J. Baker Councillor D. Beatty Councillor T. Blanchard Councillor L. Bursey Councillor J. Earle Councillor J. Fullarton Councillor M. Kalivas Councillor D. LeSueur Absent: Councillor M. McFall Staff: Mr. B. Casselman, City Manager Mr. C. Cosgrove, Director of Operations Mr. D. Dick, Director of Corporate Services Ms. L. Ferguson, Manager of Finance Ms. S. MacDonald, City Clerk (Recording Secretary) Mr. P. Raabe, Director of Environmental Services MAYOR'S REMARKS Nil. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Nil. MOTION TO MOVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL Moved by: Councillor Fullarton Seconded by: Councillor Baker THAT we adjourn and meet as Committee of the Whole Council, with the Mayor in the Chair. Page 131 of 50 3

14 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, September 16, 2014 STAFF REPORTS Small Communities Fund Expression of Interest Moved by: Councillor Fullarton THAT Council authorize the Director of Environmental Services to submit an Expression of Interest to the Small Communities Fund (SCF) for the Reconstruction of Centre Street from Baxter Drive to its northern limits at a total project cost of $1,470,126 with a municipal contribution of $351, Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Moved by: Councillor Blanchard THAT Council authorize the Director of Environmental Services to submit an Expression of Interest to the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) for the Reconstruction of Victoria Avenue from King Street to Pine Street at a total project cost of $465,000, with a municipal contribution of $155,000. MOTION TO RETURN TO COUNCIL Moved by: Councillor Fullarton THAT we revert from Committee of the Whole Council, to Council. ADOPTION OF REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL Moved by: Councillor Fullarton Seconded by: Councillor Baker THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be adopted and that the necessary actions or by-laws be enacted. Page 142 of 50 3

15 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, September 16, 2014 BY-LAWS Nil. CONFIRMATORY BYLAW FIRST AND SECOND READING Moved by: Councillor Kalivas Seconded by: Councillor Beatty THAT By-law Number to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 16, 2014 be read a first and second time. CONFIRMATORY BYLAW THIRD READING Moved by: Councillor Kalivas Seconded by: Councillor Beatty THAT By-law Number to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 16, 2014 be now read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Nil. MEDIA QUESTION PERIOD ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Councillor Kalivas Seconded by: Councillor Beatty THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for September 23, The meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm. Mayor City Clerk Page 153 of 50 3

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17 COMMITTEE MINUTES Finance, Administration & Operations Committee Tuesday, September 16, 2014, 4:15 pm City Hall, Council Chambers Committee Members: Councillor J. Fullarton, Chair Councillor J. Baker (late 5:10 pm) Councillor T. Blanchard Councillor L. Bursey Councillor J. Earle Mayor D. Henderson, Ex-Officio Others: Councillor M. Kalivas Staff: Ms. V. Baker, Clerk's Secretary (Recording Secretary) Mr. B. Casselman, City Manager Mr. C. Cosgrove, Director of Operations Mr. D. Dick, Director of Corporate Services Ms. L. Ferguson, Manager of Finance Mr. P. Raabe, Director of Environmental Services Ms. S. MacDonald, City Clerk The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:22 p.m. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Nil. DELEGATION(S) AND PRESENTATION(S) 1. Capital Budget Request (Mr. John Taylor, Chair, Brock Trail Committee & Mr. Alan Medcalf, Chair, Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee) Mr. Taylor, thanked Mr. Cosgrove for his contribution, support and direction for both the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee and the Brock Trail Committee. Page Page 171 of of 507

18 Finance, Administration & Operations Committee Minutes Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Councillor Fullarton explained that the funding for the Brock Trail is not only to expand but also for maintaining it. Mr. Casselman stated there was a slight difference between the Brock Trail funding included in the 10 year capital plan and this request in the capital budget of approximately $90,000 for the years 2014 to No funds are included past the year CORRESPONDENCE 1. Application to National Recreation Trails Program Fund (Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee) Moved by: Councillor Earle THAT the correspondence from Mr. Alan Medcalf, Chair, BCAC, dated August 5, 2014, be received. 2. Proposed Brockville Trail and Cycling Network Plan (Ontario Trails Council) Moved by: Councillor Bursey THAT the correspondence from Ontario Trails Council dated September 11, 2014 regarding the proposed Brockville Trail and Cycling Network Plan be received. REPORTS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Capital Budgeting for Active Transportation (Brock Trail Committee & Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee) Moved by: Mayor Henderson WHEREAS during the City of Brockville s Official Plan Public meetings and Strategic Plan public meetings the Brock Trail and Active Transportation were identified by residents as strategic pieces of infrastructure and goals for the city of Brockville to encourage and invest in; and Page Page 182 of of 507

19 Finance, Administration & Operations Committee Minutes Tuesday, September 16, 2014 WHEREAS the Brock Trail and cycling infrastructure encourages healthier physical activity, greater community connection, and a more attractive destination for residences and visitors; and WHEREAS the Brock Trail Committee and the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee have researched and planned out a long term capital investment strategy that involves extensive community involvement and leveraging of municipal funding and coincides with the city s adopted official plan and strategic plan; and WHEREAS the Brock Trail Committee and the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee have worked with City staff to develop the capital investment strategy in conjunction with the City s ongoing capital programs with regards to roads, parks, and infrastructure; and WHEREAS the committees have developed a capital investment plan that is essentially the same as the current city capital plan up to the year 2017 and then adds an additional four years of planned investment; NOWTHEREFORE Council direct the Treasurer to incorporate the proposed capital investment plan by the Brock Trail Committee and the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee, as presented and included below, into the 10 year capital plan as council approved capital budget items. City's Capital Budget Grants and Project Year Description Brock Trail Cycling In-Kind Total Cost 2015 Trail: Cedar St to St. Lawrence Park 54, , ,000 Trail: Perth St to William St 52, , ,000 Trail: St. Paul St to Henry St (Wayfare) 30, , ,000 Cycling: design audit & to be determined 15,000 15,000 30, totals 136,000 15, , , Trail: Laurier Blvd north to Centennial Rd 100, , ,000 Cycling: to be determined 15,000 15,000 30, totals 100,000 15, , , Trail: Park St to First Ave 120, , ,000 Cycling: to be determined 15,000 15,000 30, totals 120,000 15, , , Trail: Hardy Park - wood promenade redeck 67, , ,000 Cycling: to be determined 15,000 15,000 30, totals 67,000 15, , , Trail: Extension north from Railway Tunnel ** 50, , , Trail: 401 underpass ** 60, , ,000 Trail: Stewart Blvd to Park St ** 50, , ,000 Trail: Stewart Blvd to Brookview Park 100, , ,000 Cycling: to be determined 90,000 90, , totals 260,000 90, , , : 10 year totals 683, ,000 1,588,000 2,421,000 Page Page 193 of of 507

20 Finance, Administration & Operations Committee Minutes Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Councillor Fullarton stated that the Trillium Grant application needs to show municipal support and this item should be included in the capital budget annually. Mayor Henderson agreed and stated that the Brock Trail ranks high in the public s list when citizens are consulted about amenities. He noted that both initiatives have been talked about a great deal in recent years with insufficient action. He stated that it was time to act on it. Councillor Baker entered at 5:10 pm. Councillor Blanchard said that he believes Council has a commitment to this project. 2. Survey Analysis Report (Youth Advisory Committee) Moved by: Councillor Bursey THAT the correspondence received from Brockville Youth Advisory Committee dated September 2014, concerning the Survey Analysis Report, be received. STAFF REPORTS Joint Compliance Audit Committee Moved by: Councillor Blanchard THAT Council authorize the appointment of the following persons to the Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee for the term of office of December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018; Members: Alternates: Mike Larocque, Glenn MacKey, Graham Pincott Rob Bickerton, Georgina Grey, Norman Guy, Jim Mallar, David Robertson; and THAT the necessary by-law be enacted. Page Page 204 of of 507

21 Finance, Administration & Operations Committee Minutes Tuesday, September 16, Annual Financial Statements and Auditors Report Moved by: Mayor Henderson THAT the Audited Financial Statements for the Corporation of the City of Brockville to the year-ended December 31st, 2013 be received and approved; and THAT the Audited Financial Statements for the Board of Management, Downtown Business Improvement Area of the Corporation of the City of Brockville be received and approved; and THAT the Audited Statements of the Corporation of the City of Brockville Trust Funds be received and approved; and THAT the operating surplus of $22,046 be allocated to the Fiscal Policy Reserve. Mr. Dick indicated that there have been revisions to the draft statements which will be distributed. NEW BUSINESS 1. AMO Annual Conference Report (Councillor L. Bursey) Moved by: Councillor Bursey THAT the report from Councillor Bursey regarding the AMO Annual Conference be received. Page Page 215 of of 507

22 Finance, Administration & Operations Committee Minutes Tuesday, September 16, Conference Reports from Members of Council (Councillor Bursey) Moved by: Councillor Bursey THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that each participant in a provincial or federal municipal training conference such as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario or the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, who attends on behalf of the municipality, submit a written report of information gathered and received from the conference proceedings for information purposes, to provide further understanding of current issues to both Council and the public. DEFEATED Councillor Bursey stated that anyone who approaches Council for funds to attend these types of conferences should submit a report. Councillor Earle stated that there should be an approval process of who attends. Mayor Henderson stated that this is budgeted for yearly. He said if there was something worthwhile then there could be a report submitted or the member could make a verbal report. Councillor Fullarton said that any hand-outs from the conference would be informative and could be circulated to Council members. 3. Bridlewood Drive at Laurier Blvd. Crosswalk (Councillor Bursey) Councillor Bursey said that he had a number of calls from seniors who are concerned about this road crossing. Mr. Cosgrove said that if just line markings were required then they could be added but if something more was required it would be a budget item. He stated that staff would investigate and report back. Page Page 226 of of 507

23 Finance, Administration & Operations Committee Minutes Tuesday, September 16, 2014 FAO - CONSENT AGENDA Moved by: Councillor Blanchard THAT the following items be place on the consent agenda: 1. Application to National Recreation Trails Program Fund (Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee) 2. Proposed Brockville Trail and Cycling Network Plan (Ontario Trails Council) 3. Survey Analysis Report (Youth Advisory Committee) Joint Compliance Audit Committee 5. AMO Annual Conference Report ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Councillor Blanchard THAT the Finance, Administration and Operations Committee adjourn its meeting until the next regular meeting scheduled for October 21, The meeting adjourned at 5:56 pm. Page Page 237 of of 507

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