The Brantford Record

Estimates Committee

June 14, 2019

Who was there

Present (5): Richard Carpenter, Kevin Davis, Greg Martin, Dan McCreary, John Sless

Absent (1): Brian Van Tilborg

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (12 motions)

11 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to research other communities with regards to their debt imposed limits as well as their debt ratios and compare what portion the ratios account for in their capital and operating budget including population sizes and overall budget figures. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, and Councillor Wall– 10 3 NO: None Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried Unanimously
THAT Staff also research other communities with regards to their Capital Levy. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski – 9 NO: None Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Councillor McCreary, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried Unanimously
THAT staff BE DIRECTED to determine the portion of 568 Shellard Lane that is needed for trail parking and to reach out to the abutting property owner to offer the purchase of the remaining portion of land in addition to 522 Shellard Lane. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall– 9 NO: None Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried Unanimously
THAT 0 Gilkison BE DEDICATED for the Social Housing “CASE” home initiative. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall – 7 NO: Councillor Martin – 1 Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Carpenter
Carried
THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare the land on 0 Peartree Court, being approximately 0.31 acres, for sale. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall – 8 NO: None Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Councillor Carpenter, seconded by Councillor Weaver
Carried Unanimously
THAT the disposition of the land located on Stirton Avenue Stinson Avenue BE
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Utley
Referred
THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to prepare the lands on the south side of Colborne Street, being approximately 1.6 acres, for sale, and, as part of the preparation for this sale, to complete all of the following:  undertake an evaluation of the feasibility and advisability of including the lower portion of lands (bisected by Water Street) and a portion of Water Street in the parcel to be sold;  prepare a draft RFP for consideration by Council;  complete the survey work for the properties utilizing external resources, to be funded from Council Priorities. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall – 9 NO: None Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried Unanimously
THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare 84 Market Street for disposition contingent on all staff vacating the building in 2021. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall – 8 NO: Councillor Utley – 1 Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried
THAT staff BE DIRECTED to coordinate the listing of 399 Wayne Gretzky Parkway in conjunction with finding accommodation for existing tourism staff and that staff REPORT BACK with a detailed analysis of the execution of the sale. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall – 8 NO: Councillor Utley – 1 Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Mayor Davis, seconded by Councillor Antoski
Carried Unanimously
THAT staff BE DIRECTED to explore the sale of Greenwood Park and that the portion of the proceeds contribute towards enhancing Conklin and Burnley Park. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall – 8 NO: Councillor Carpenter– 1 Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare the land on Lansdowne Park for sale with the condition that there is an available road allowance and that the property is accessible. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall – 8 NO: Councillor Sless – 1 Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Councillor Weaver, seconded by Councillor Utley
Carried
THAT staff prepare a report identifying an exchange of the land with the owner located on Lansdowne Park with land on Grand River Avenue. Recorded vote on the Amendment to Item 4.1 YES: Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor Wall – 9 NO: None Amendment to Item 4.1
Moved by Councillor Utley, seconded by Councillor Sless
Carried Unanimously

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