Council

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session and the Chairman report that all recommendations adopted in Closed Session, be adopted.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of November 22, 2022 be adopted and circulated as read.

THAT Council do hereby proclaim March 2023 to be International Month of Francophonie in the City of Brockville; and THAT the Franco-Ontarian Flag be flown at Tunnel Bay for the week of March 20 to March 26, 2023.

THAT the following items, as listed on the Planning and Development Committee agenda are recommended to be passed by Consent Agenda: For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson, and Councillor Wales Against: Councillor Earle

THAT Council receive Report 2023-20 2023 Budget - Incremental Items for information. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson, and Councillor Wales Against: Councillor Earle

THAT the incremental item Cultural Service - Assistant Theatre Technician be approved for the 2023 budget. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson, and Councillor Wales Against: Councillor Earle

THAT the Cultural Services - Cultural Plan be approved for the 2023 budget and staff be directed to seek other funding opportunities funded by the Municipal Accommodation Tax.

THAT the Planning Department incremental item - Co-op Student and be funded by the Fiscal Policy Reserve. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson, and Councillor Wales

THAT the incremental item for Arborist and Labourer be included in the 2023 budget and be funded by the tax levy.

THAT Council approve the proposed 2023 User Fees; and THAT the 2023 User Fees be effective April 1, 2023; and THAT the necessary bylaws be enacted. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson, and Councillor Wales

THAT By-laws Numbered 013-2023 and 014-2023 be introduced and the same be now read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.

THAT By-law Number 015-2023 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on February 14, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.

THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for February 28, 2023 .