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 (6 motions)
6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Council receive the presentation by Mohsen Alghazali and Frances Cortese, both residents of Niagara Falls speaking about their concerns regarding the most recent property tax increase.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council RECEIVES for information report F-2023-34 Strong Mayors Act - Update to Budget Process.
Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council makes amendments (if any) to the Mayor's Proposed Draft 2024 parking budget, by way of resolution, during this Special Meeting of Council (November 28, 2023); and FURTHER, should Council be satisfied all possible amendments have been considered, that by way of resolution, Council shorten the 30 day review period, allowed under the Strong Mayors Act, by 25 days, such that the review period ends on November 28, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Mayor’s Proposed 2024 Capital Budget report, presentation and accompanying material BE RECEIVED ; and THAT the projects swaps, closures and transfers to/from reserves and reserve funds, as outlined in Attachment 1, BE APPROVED ; and THAT staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council for formal approval of debt financing outlined in Attachment 2, once the 2024 Mayor’s Proposed Capital Budget has been deemed adopted; and THAT Council makes amendments (if any) to the 2024 Mayor's Proposed Capital Budget, by way of resolution, during this Special Meeting of Council (November 28, 2023); and FURTHER, should Council be satisfied all possible amendments have been considered, that by way of resolution, Council shorten the 30 day review period, allowed under the Strong Mayors Act, by 25 days, such that the review period ends on November 28, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Carried
THAT the by-law be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 5:41 PM.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Mona Patel