Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of the Township of Douro-Dummer

Wednesday, November 01, 2023 at 2:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Council Chambers in the Municipal Building

Present:

• Mayor Heather Watson
• Deputy Mayor Harold Nelson
• Councillor Thomas Watt
• Councillor Adam Vervoort
• Councillor Ray Johnston

Staff Present

• CAO - Elana Arthurs
• Acting Clerk - Martina Chait-Hartwig
• Temporary CBO - Don Helleman
• Interim Treasurer - Paul Creamer
• Manager of Public Works - Jake Condon
• Manager of Recreation Facilities - Mike Mood
• Planner - Christina Coulter
• Fire Chief - Chuck Pedersen
• Mike Garside

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1.

Reason(s) for Special Meeting:

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m. and stated that the reasons for the Special Meeting was to allow for the presentation of the first draft of the 2024 budget to Council. 

2.

Land Acknowledgement

The Mayor recited the Land Acknowledgement.

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:

The Mayor reminded members of Council of their obligation to declare any pecuniary interest they might have. None were declared.

4.

Adoption of Agenda: November 1, 2023

• Resolution Number 329-2023
  Moved By: Councillor Vervoort
  Seconded By: Councillor Johnston

  That the agenda for the Special Council Meeting, dated November 1, 2023, be adopted, as circulated.

  Carried

5.

Delegations, Petitions or Presentations:

5.1

Paul Creamer, Interim Treasurer - First Draft - 2024 Budget, Part 2

• Resolution Number 330-2023
  Moved By: Councillor Vervoort
  Seconded By: Councillor Johnston

  That pre-budget approval be provided to the Manager of Recreation Facilities to allow for the purchase of new windows in the Harvest Room in the amount of $3,500.00

  Carried

6.

Confirming By-law: 2023-47

• Resolution Number 331-2023
  Moved By: Councillor Watt
  Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Nelson

  That By-law Number 2023-47, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Meetings of Council, held on the 31st day of October and the 1st day of November, 2023, be passed in open Council and that the Mayor and the Clerk be directed to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal thereto.    

  Carried

7.

Adjournment

• Resolution Number 332-2023
  Moved By: Councillor Johnston
  Seconded By: Councillor Vervoort

  That this meeting adjourn at 4:36 p.m.

  Carried