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March 16, 2026

Special Council Meeting

18:00 – 21:15 · 3h 15m
7 present · 0 absent
C. McNeil-Smith Mayor — C. Rintoul Councillor Electronic R. Novek Councillor — S. Duncan Councillor — S. Garnett Councillor — Steve Duck Councillor — T. O'Keeffe Councillor —
Staff & officers present
A. Hicik Director of Finance — Alison Verhagen Director of Development Services — B. DeMaere Manager of Engineering — B. Mikkelsen Fire Chief — B. Murphy Director of Engineering — B. Robinson Manager of Public Works & Parks — C. Newcomb Director of Community Planning — K. Chen Manager of Finance — L. Edwards Chief Administrative Officer — L. Judson Manager of Communications — S. Nelson Corporate Officer —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: that the agenda be approved with the following amendments: 1. addition to item 6a - email from D. Smith, dated March 11, 2026; and 2. addition of item 6aii - Reconsideration by the Mayor - Council Remuneration Review.
    • · Motion 2 added: that Minutes of the Special Council (Budget) Meeting of March 3, 2026, be approved.
    • · Motion 3 added: that the Water and Sewer Operating Budgets be approved.
    • · Motion 4 added: that PWG-26-006-Pre-Manufactured Office Module for Public Works be deferred to 2027.
    • · Motion 5 added: that $93,000 of the Canada Community Building-Fund (CCBF) funding from RDS-25-011-White Birch Road Cul-de-Sac be reallocated to WAT-25-001-Weiler Watermain Replacement, to replace a portion of the Infrastructure Reserve funding.
    • · Motion 6 added: that the Vehicle Replacement budgets be reduced by $285,000 for 2026.
    • · Motion 7 added: that the 2028 budget for RDS-26-004-Infra Plan-Ocean Avenue West Curb and Sidewalk be reduced to $516,000, with the scope reduced to Philip Brethour Park to Barnes Place only.
    • · Motion 8 added: 1. That the funding for RDS-26-003 - Fifth St Curb and Sidewalk, Malaview to Amelia be changed from long-term borrowing to the Canada Community Building-Fund (CCBF) Reserve; and 2. That funding sufficiency for the Resthaven Sidewalk – Ardw…
    • · Motion 9 added: that the above resolution be reconsidered.
    • · Motion 10 added: 1. That the funding for RDS-26-003 - Fifth St Curb and Sidewalk, Malaview to Amelia be changed from long-term borrowing to the Canada Community Building-Fund (CCBF) Reserve; and 2. That funding sufficiency for the Resthaven Sidewalk – Ardw…
    • · Motion 11 added: that the budget for FIR-08-004 - Fire Vehicle Replacement Plan be amended to reflect $192,600 in 2026 and $1.7 million in 2029.
    • · Motion 12 added: that the following projects be funded from the Amenity Reserve: • ArtSea Building Repairs - $15,000; and • Veterans Crosswalk - $10,000
    • · Motion 13 added: that the above motion be amended by removing “$40,000 for the Dog Area at Iroquois Park be removed from the 2026 budget” and that “Land Sale Reserve” be amended to “Amenity Reserve”.
    • · Motion 14 added: that the following projects be funded from the Amenity Reserve: • Seaport Park Stairwell to Beach - $20,000; • Rotary Park Equipment Storage - $10,000; and • Refurbish Gazebo - $8,000.
    • · Motion 15 added: that $40,000 for the Dog Area at Iroquois Park be removed from 2026 budget.
    • · Motion 16 added: that $300,000 of improvements from Rathdown Park and Philip Brethour Park be removed and that the funds be used for necessary Reserve Funding projects.
    • · Motion 17 added: that $5,000 for the Sparkles Parade After Party be removed.
    • · Motion 18 added: that the contribution to the Surface Works portion of the Infrastructure Reserve be reduced by $290,000 for 2026.
    • · Motion 19 added: that the short-term debt servicing for the purchase of a Pre-Manufactured Office Module for Public Works be deferred to begin in 2027.
    • · Motion 20 added: that the $150,000 transfer to General Capital Reserve be removed.
    • · Motion 21 added: that the Mayor's remuneration increase be allocated over 4 years.
    • · Motion 22 added: that the Benefits Plans section in Policy FN-025–Council Remuneration Review be removed.
    • · Motion 23 added: that the Councillor’s remuneration increase be implemented over 4 years.
    • · Motion 24 added: that Policy FN-025 – Council Remuneration Review be approved as amended, with the rate increases for 2027 being phased-in over the next 4 years (2027-2030).
    • · Motion 25 added: that Bylaw No. 2300 - to repeal Council Remuneration Bylaw 2154 be adopted.
    • · Motion 26 added: that the General Operating Budget (including Supplementals) be approved as amended.
    • · Motion 27 added: that the Capital Budget be approved as amended.
    • · Motion 28 added: 1. That Council support the Town’s grant application, under the Climate-Ready Plans and Processes funding stream offered by FCM to fund the development of a Coastal Flood Hazard Mitigation and Adaptation Plan; and 2. That Council support t…
    • · Motion 29 added: that the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
    • · Attendance added: C. McNeil-Smith (present)
    • · Attendance added: Steve Duck (present)
    • · Attendance added: S. Duncan (present)
    • · Attendance added: S. Garnett (present)
    • · Attendance added: R. Novek (present)
    • · Attendance added: T. O'Keeffe (present)
    • · Attendance added: C. Rintoul (remote)
    • · Attendance added: L. Edwards (present)
    • · Attendance added: A. Hicik (present)
    • · Attendance added: B. Mikkelsen (present)
    • · Attendance added: Alison Verhagen (present)
    • · Attendance added: C. Newcomb (present)
    • · Attendance added: B. Murphy (present)
    • · Attendance added: B. Robinson (present)
    • · Attendance added: B. DeMaere (present)
    • · Attendance added: K. Chen (present)
    • · Attendance added: L. Judson (present)
    • · Attendance added: S. Nelson (present)