Council (budget)

THAT Council approve the allocation of $100,000 of the surplus in the Water/Wastewater budget to the 2019 Operating Budget. For: Councillors Bursey, Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Kalivas, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Nil

THAT the 2019 Water/W astewater budgets as presented be approved. For: Councillors Bursey, Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Kalivas, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Nil

THAT Council approve an allocation to the 2019 Brockville Arts Centre part-time wages budget by up to $29,250.00 for a Box Office Administrator position, and that the BAC set box office hours commensurate with the allocated funds. For: Councillors Bursey, Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Councillor Kalivas

THAT Council approve the 2019 incremental expenditure of $25,000 for the Police Audio Logger. For: Councillors Bursey, Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Kalivas, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Nil

THAT Council approve the paving of the Police Services parking lot for a maximum of $67,000 to be funded from the current allocation for the 2019 asphalt/concrete budget. For: Councillors Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Kalivas, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Councillor Bursey

THAT the amount of $50,000 be added to the 2019 Fleet budget for the purpose of procurement of a Police boat and that prior to a vessel being acquired, the final purchase is to be approved by Council. For: Councillors Bursey, Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Kalivas, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Nil

THAT the City of Brockville maintain the current level of service for sidewalk winter maintenance; and THAT a sidewalk ice breaker attachment be considered as part of the 2019 Fleet Plan at a cost of $22,000.

THAT the sidewalk ice breaker attachment be funded from the 2018 Capital surplus funds. For: Councillors Bursey, Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Kalivas, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Nil

THAT the City of Brockville maintain the current level of service for sidewalk winter maintenance; and THAT a sidewalk ice breaker attachment be considered as part of the 2019 Fleet Plan at a cost of $22,000 to be funded from the 2018 Capital budget surplus funds. For: Councillors Bursey, Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Kalivas, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Nil

THAT 2018 arena ice rental rates be increased by 5% effective May 1, 2019. For: Councillors Bursey, Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Kalivas, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Nil

THAT the discussion of the 2019 Budget Incremental Request for a Fire Department Vehicle be

THAT an additional $13,500, funded from Federal Gas Tax, be allocated to the Brock Trail capital project for 2019 for the purpose of paving the ramp at the north end of the Railway Tunnel. For: Councillors Bursey, Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Kalivas, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Nil

THAT Council approve funding in the amount of $29,337 for the Patrol Carbine Program for Police Service (a reduction from the original ask of $66,000) to be added to the tax levy. For: Councillors Bursey, Earle, Fullarton, Journal, Kalivas, Lavergne, Wales, Wren and Mayor Baker Against: Nil

THAT pursuant to Municipal Act , 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (b), Council resolve itself Closed Session, closed to the public to consider: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

THAT Council rise from the Closed Session without reporting.

THAT By-law Number 002-2019 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on January 22, 2019 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 January 29, 2019 .