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Council · Budget

March 3, 2026

COUNCIL

2 sittings (recessed)
Sittings — this meeting was recessed and reconvened
Day 1 March 3, 2026 3:35 p.m. – 5:34 p.m.
Day 2 March 3, 2026 5:44 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.
4 present · 1 absent
Nancy Peckford Mayor — John Barclay Deputy Mayor — Debbie Wilson Councillor — Doreen O'Sullivan Councillor Absent Kristin Strackerjan Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Amy Martin Director of Planning and Development — Carly Wheeler Director of Finance/Treasurer — Dave Dancey Deputy Treasurer — Emily Farrell Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the North Grenville Public Library — Hillary Geneau Director of Corporate Services — Kaitlin Bos Municipal Clerk — Karen Dunlop Chief Administrative Officer — Krista Bareke Director of Human Resources — Matt Gilmer Manager of Economic Development & Tourism — Mike Finley Director of Public Works and Environmental Services — Randy Urslak Acting Fire Chief — Tana Torch Director of Parks Recreation & Culture —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 5, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Agenda for March 3, 2026 be approved, as amended.
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council approves the inclusion of following in the Draft 2026 Budget to be funded from budget surplus and discretionary reserves: [list of items]
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council directs Staff to amend the 2026 Draft Budget to reflect a tax rate decrease to 2.42% to be funded from reserves.
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council grants pre-budget approval in the amount of $20,000 for the 2026 Buskerfest event.
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council does now recess at 5:34 p.m. to reconvene at the call of the Chair.
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council approves the 2026 Water and Wastewater Operating and Capital Budgets with a 0.00% increase.
    • · Motion 7 added: THAT the Confirmation By-Law as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT we do now adjourn at 6:10 p.m. to meet again at the call of the Mayor.
    • · Attendance added: John Barclay (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kristin Strackerjan (present)
    • · Attendance added: Debbie Wilson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Doreen O'Sullivan (absent)
    • · Attendance added: Mike Finley (present)
    • · Attendance added: Hillary Geneau (present)
    • · Attendance added: Amy Martin (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tana Torch (present)
    • · Attendance added: Randy Urslak (present)
    • · Attendance added: Carly Wheeler (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kaitlin Bos (present)
    • · Attendance added: Krista Bareke (present)
    • · Attendance added: Matt Gilmer (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dave Dancey (present)
    • · Attendance added: Nancy Peckford (present)
    • · Attendance added: Karen Dunlop (present)
    • · Attendance added: Emily Farrell (present)