180418 Council Remuneration MIN=
ATTENDANCE:
Ann Loker
John Lessif
Jami Stephenson
Ashley Andrews
Donna Wilson
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 pm.
2. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
3. Introductions of members
Members introduced themselves including their backgrounds and what brought them
to this committee.
4. Terms of Reference & Election of Chair
The Terms of reference were reviewed and it was determined that they should stand
as written.
Election of the Chair:
Moved By: Jami Stephenson
Seconded By: John Lessif
THAT Ann Loker be appointed Chair of the committee.
Carried
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Council Compensation Review
Advisory Committee
Wednesday April 18, 2018
2:00 p.m.
Committee Room, Corporate
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
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5. 1/3 tax credit
Ashley Andrew, HR Manager for the Town explained the 1/3 tax credit.
The original intention of the tax credit was to compensate council for their personal
expenses such as mileage, phone, internet etc.
Currently the Town, as do most Municipalities, provide expense compensation to
Councils, therefore the Province has decided to remove this credit in 2019.
The members concurred that council should be made whole and the tax credit be
given back and included in their compensation.
6. Review & Discussion regarding compensation & comparators
Staff provided the history of this council’s remuneration process and current
comparator surveys were provided.
Staff noted that in addition to the compensation provided were full benefits.
It was also noted that Councillors have not had an increase in many years with the
exception of the cost of living (COLA) since 2014.
The Mayor position received an increase in 2010 to attempt to bring the
compensation more in line with the time commitment.
Members have requested additional information from staff in the form of a
spreadsheet.
Information to be provided:
• Council compensation today if they were provided COLA since 2006.
• Council compensation with the 1/3 tax credit included.
• Breakdown of the benefit package and the increase in costs of benefits over
time.
• Staff to provide information regarding possible cost sharing for benefits and
those costs.
It was noted that approximately 17% of compensation is benefits.
Staff to determine the last time the Mayor received an increase prior to 2010.
Staff to determine the last time that Councillors received an increase in
compensation other than cola.
Staff to provide the County Council compensation, including expenses.
Staff to provide compensation data, population, tax base and benefits details, from
Leamington, Collingwood, Port Hope and Coburg.
These municipalities are comparable in size.
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The committee’s recommendation is to appoint the Council Compensation Advisory
Committee at the start of the next council and then to review compensation during
the third year of the term, prior to the election year.
7. Next Meeting
May 3, 2018, 2:00 pm, Annex Board Room, Corporate Office.
8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 pm.