Council (including budget)

THAT pursuant to Municipal Act , 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (b), Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, closed to the public to consider: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality

THAT Council rise from Committee of the Whole, In Camera and the Chairman report that all recommendations adopted in Committee of the Whole, In Camera, be adopted.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of December 8, 2015 and December 14, 2015 be adopted and circulated as read.

WHEREAS the Brockville Young Professionals Network in collaboration with the Rotary Park Revitalization Committee are submitting a nomination to have the City of Brockville compete for the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2016; AND WHEREAS the opportunity of a boost in Tourism within the City and will benefit all; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville fully supports the endeavours to become Kraft Hockeyville 2016.

THAT Council for the Corporation of the City of Brockville grant an exemption under the City's Alcohol Policy to permit the operation of a Beer Tent at Rotary Park for the Winter Classic Weekend 2016 on February 19, 2016 to February 21, 2016.

THAT Council do hereby proclaim February 2016 as Heart Month in the City of Brockville.

THAT Council appoint John Francis and Dave Mallory to the Arena Advisory Board, whose term will expire on November 30, 2019 (Schedule B to by-law); THAT Council appoint Councillor Blanchard to the Brockville Cemetery Board, whose term will expire on November 30, 2016 (Schedule E to by-law); THAT Council appoint Barbara Healey to the Brockville Museum Board, whose term will expire on November 30, 2019 (Schedule G to by-law); THAT Council appoint Dennis Fitzgerald and Kathleen Lowe to the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee, whose terms are to expire November 30, 2019 (Schedule O to by-law); THAT Council appoint Alan Medcalf to the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee, whose term will expire November 30, 2016 (Schedule O to by-law); THAT Council appoint Matthew Blair, Melissa Boulton, Jenn Hodgson and Joel McInnes to the Youth Advisory Committee, whose terms are to expire November 30, 2016 (Schedule P to by-law); THAT Council appoint Dave Beatty, Dan Elwood, Debra Hamilton, Kendra Lorimer and Steve Weir to the Island Breakfast Committee, whose terms are to expire November 30, 2016 (Schedule R to by-law); THAT Schedule “1” to By-law 085-2014 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with Schedule “1” as attached hereto. THAT the necessary Schedules be amended.

THAT the following items, as listed on the Economic Development and Planning Committee agenda are recommended by the Economic Development and Planning Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda

THAT this matter be deferred to the 2017 budget process if the matching funds from the Rotary Club of Brockville Ontario can be delayed. Staff are hereby directed to confirm the potential for deferral with the Rotary Club.

THAT the 2016 budget be reduced by $21,000 capital and $8,800 operating to reflect the revised figures for the installation and operation of Public WIFI at the Brockville Harbour, Memorial Centre and Youth Arena (and the related contribution from operating to capital be reduced accordingly).

THAT the Public WIFI for the Youth Arena be removed and the proposed budget be reduced accordingly ($5,000 capital and $2,500 operating).

THAT the 2016 budget be reduced by $26,000 capital and $11,300 operating to reflect the revised figures for the installation and operation of Public WIFI at the Brockville Harbour and Memorial Centre (and the related contribution from operating to capital be reduced accordingly).

THAT the public park located on the west side of Perth Street between Abbott Street and Church Street be officially named/renamed the Ben TeKamp Park.

THAT By-laws Numbered 002-2016 to 004-2016 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 005-2016 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on January 12, 2016 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 meeting scheduled for January 19, 2016.