Special Council - 2024/25 Budget

That the Special meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of November 20, 2023 come to order at 5:00 p.m.

That program change, Community Librarian in the amount of $70,417.00 be

That Program Change - Economic Development Officer, be

That the 2024/25 Draft Operating and Capital Budget - Infrastructure and Operational Services, be

That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: That project 2020-22 - Rainbow Valley Rd, be removed from the 2024 Capital Budget, with the funds apportioned to it in the amount of $98,800 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve be re-allocated to the following projects: - project 2028-031 - Flos Rd 7 E from Cty Rd 27 to Victoria Rd - project 2019-27 - Hardtop conversion of Victoria Rd - hardtop of Flos Rd 8 W from Crossland to Vigo Rd And That any remaining required funds be provided from the Tax Rate Stabilization Fund. That a report be prepared to prioritize all gravel roads for conversion to hardtop, to accommodate gravel to hardtop conversions by priority.

That Program Change - Parks and Facilities Operator, be

That Program Change - Support Assistant PT to FT, be

That the 2024/25 Draft Water and Wastewater Rate Based Operating Budget, be

Whereas project 2019-57 to replace/rebuild the Elmvale Tennis Courts and Replacing of Lights on the Flos Agricultural Society lands was approved in the 2019 budget, and subsequently

That Council hereby approve the following improvements to the Anten Mills Park, to be included in the 2024 budget: -Replacement of existing basketball hoops and nets with a gooseneck basketball net system, at an approximate cost of $4,000.00, to be funded from the Council Discretionary Fund for Ward 3. -Painting of Pickleball lines on the existing sports court, at an approximate cost of $1,200.00, to be included in the operating budget in 2024 and costs annually for painting requirements.

That a branded sign and flagpole be included in the 2024 budget, to be installed at the Grenfel Hall; and, That funding be provided as follows: $4,000.00 from the Discretionary Fund for Ward 4 and the remainder from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.

That flags be installed on St. Vincent and Finlay Mill in Midhurst, at a cost of $8,000, to be funded as follows: - $4,000 from the Ward 5 discretionary funds - $2,000 from the Deputy Mayor Discretionary Fund - $2,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve

That remaining funds for the Hepburn Park Development Fund be allocated to project 2020-46 - Replace Homer Barret Rink Boards, to remain in 2025.

That Council hereby approve a Cost of Living Allowance for Non-Union/Management of 3% for 2024.

That staff be directed to provide a report regarding options of providing staff with a health care spending account, with no additional cost implications above the currently budgeted amount.

That the staff appreciation and recognition budget be increased by $2,000.00, to be funded by taxation.

That By-law 2023-111 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Special Meeting held on November 20, 2023 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Special Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 8:30 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on December 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.