210118 Council Budget MIN 1
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Council Budget Meeting
MINUTES
Monday, January 18, 2021
6:00 PM
Electronic Meeting
ATTENDANCE: Mayor Molnar
Deputy Mayor Beres
Councillor Esseltine
Councillor Gilvesy
Councillor Luciani
Councillor Parker
Councillor Rosehart
Staff: Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
Michelle Smibert, Town Clerk
Sheena Pawliwec, Acting Treasurer
Chris Baird, Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks
Carlos Reyes, Director of Operations
Brad Lemaich, Fire Chief
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution # 2021-026
Moved By: Councillor Gilvesy
Seconded By: Councillor Rosehart
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THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Council Budget meeting of January 18,
2021, be adopted.
Carried
3. Moment of Silence
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared.
5. Adoption of Council Minutes of Previous Meeting
6. Finance
6.1 Big Brother Big Sisters of Ingersoll, Tillsonburg and Area
Kristen Ralph, Executive Director, Big Brother Big appeared before
Council to present the organization's 2021 community grant request.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
Ms. Ralph noted that the organization's expansion to include Oxford
County area enabled the organization to increase its' presence in the
Town of Tillsonburg.
6.2 Youth Unlimited (Upper Deck Youth Centre)
Rayburn Lansdell, Youth Unlimited, appeared before Council to present
the organization's 2021 community grant request.
Mr. Lansdell provided an update on the organization's activities in 2020
which included a renovation of the youth centre building during the spring
closure. The organization has adapted service delivery to provide services
during the pandemic. The organization is requesting funds to renovate the
bathrooms in the youth centre building.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
6.3 Tillsonburg and District Multi-Service Centre
Kathryn Leatherland, Tillsonburg and District Multi-Service Centre,
appeared before Council to present the organization's 2021 community
grant request.
Ms. Leatherland provided an overview of how the organization adapted
service delivery during the pandemic. The organization is requesting funds
to help support the continued delivery of services.
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Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
6.4 Lake Lisgar Revitalization Committee
Frank Kempf and Joan Weston of the Lake Lisgar Revitalization
Committee, appeared before Council to present the organization's 2021
community grant request.
The Committee is requesting funds to support costs related to lake
maintenance including the dredging of two spring ponds, fixing two
aeration units and tree removal.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
Mr. Kempf noted each aerator unit will require $1,100 (plus tax). Tree
removal costs are unknown at this time.
Staff to look into assisting with the tree removal project.
6.5 Tillsonburg Horticultural Society
Christine Nagy, Tillsonburg Horticultural Society, appeared before Council
to present the organization's 2021 community grant request.
The organization is requesting funds to support 2021 beautification
programs.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
6.6 Theatre Tillsonburg
Chris Van Gulck, Karen Tripp and Pat Lynn of the Tillsonburg Theatre,
appeared before Council to present the organization's 2021 community
grant request.
The organization is requesting funds to support upgrades to the theatre
facility in order to reopen once allowed; upgrades include the installation
plexiglass, hand sanitizer stations, PPE requirements etc.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
6.7 Junior Acheivement SW Ontario
Melissa Derbyshire, Junior Achievement SW Ontario, appeared before
Council to present the organization's 2021 community grant request.
The organization is requesting funds to support the continued delivery of
education programs.
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Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
6.8 Tillsonburg Turtlefest
Mark Renaud, appeared before Council to provide an update regarding
Tillsonburg Turtlefest. The event is postponed and there is no request for
funding at this time.
Opportunity was provided for comments and questions from Council.
It was asked if a funding request for Family Day is expected. Staff noted
there is no updates regarding the event.
It was asked if the Santa Clause parade has submitted a report regarding
use of 2020 grant funds. Staff confirmed no report has been submitted at
this time. Council asked that no monies be transferred to the Santa Clause
parade until a request is submitted by the organization.
It was asked if there are funds for Canada Day fireworks. Staff noted
monies are included in the Recreation, Culture and Parks Department
budget for fireworks.
Resolution # 2021-027
Moved By: Councillor Luciani
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Beres
THAT Council has received applications for grant funding from various
community groups during the 2021 budget sessions;
AND THAT the following groups are awarded the following dollar amounts:
Tillsonburg Cultural Advisory Committee $6,000;
Tillsonburg Santa Claus Parade $2,500;
Big Brothers Big Sisters Oxford County $4,000;
Youth Unlimited (Upper Deck Youth Centre) $2,500;
Tillsonburg and District Multi-Service Centre $10,000;
Lake Lisgar Revitalization Committee $12,000;
Tillsonburg Horticultural Society $2,800;
Theatre Tillsonburg $5,000.
Carried
7. Motions/Notice of Motions
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8. Confirm Proceedings By-law
Resolution # 2021-028
Moved By: Councillor Parker
Seconded By: Councillor Esseltine
THAT By-Law 2021-007, to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its regular
meeting and budget meeting held on January 18, 2021, be read for a first,
second, third and final reading and that the Mayor and the Clerk be and are
hereby authorized to sign the same, and place the corporate seal thereunto.
Carried
9. Adjournment
Resolution # 2021-029
Moved By: Councillor Esseltine
Seconded By: Councillor Luciani
THAT the Council Budget meeting of January 18, 2021 be adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Carried