The Ajax Record

General Government Committee

May 9, 2022

Who was there

Present (5): S. Collier, Marilyn Crawford, Joanne Dies, Sterling Lee, Rob Tyler-Morin

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)

12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee held on April 11, 2022 be adopted.
Moved by A. Khan
Carried
That the Minutes of the Closed Session of the General Government Committee held on April 11, 2022 be adopted.
Moved by S. Lee
Carried
That items 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.6 of the consent agenda be adopted.
Moved by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
That the report entitled “Covid-19 Pandemic Delegation Authority By-law Summary Report” be received for information.
Moved by S. Collier
Carried
That the report “2021 Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Cash in Lieu of Parking - Annual Statement” be received for information.
Moved by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
That the report “2021 Development Charge Reserve Funds – Treasurer’s Annual Statement” be received for information.
Moved by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
1. That Council receive the attached listing of Capital Account Closings as of December 31, 2021 for information. General Government Committee May 9, 2022 _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. That funding transfers to/from the Reserves / Reserve Funds from the December 31, 2021 Capital Account Closings, in accordance with the Financial Sustainability Plan, and changes in project funding sources as described in this report, be approved as follows: Reserve / Reserve Fund Transfers to Transfers from Net Transfers Capital Contingency Reserve ($1,265.58) $194,444.03 $193,178.45 Building Maintenance Reserve ($203,117.28) $100,952.68 ($102,164.60) Insurance Reserve ($3,121.61) - ($3,121.61) Storm Water Reserve ($49,980.19) - ($49,980.19) General Infrastructure Reserve ($259,673.07) $2,088.82 ($257,584.25) Canada Community Benefit Fund - - $145,624.03 2018 DC Reserve Fund - - $1,937.45 Strategic Initiatives Reserve ($70,690.00) $719.99 ($69,970.01) Roads Maintenance Reserve ($813,737.28) $135,099.03 ($678,638.25) Vehicle/Equipment Replacement ($434,918.77) - ($434,918.77) Reserve Development Reserve ($25,708.08) $101.97 ($25,606.11) CIP Development Improvement ($341,006.14) - ($341,006.14) Reserve Total Transfers for Approval ($2,203,218.00) $580,968.00 ($1,622,250.00)
Moved by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
1. That the report on the 2021 Operating Results be received for information. 2. That the transfer of $1,767,725.52 to the Public Health Reserve being the amount of funds received under the Safe Restart Grant and COVID Recovery Funding not utilized in 2021 be received for information; 3. That Council approve the following 2021 Year End Allocations to Reserves, as recommended by the Director of Finance in accordance with the Financial Sustainability Plan: General Government Committee May 9, 2022 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Reserve Allocation Stabilization Reserve $ 1,481,270.67 Capital Contingency Reserve $ 370,001.53 Election Reserve $63,405.10 Building Maintenance Reserve $377,900.00 Development Reserve $1,561,100.00 Roads Maintenance Reserve $27,700.00 Vehicle & Equipment Reserve $910,900.00
Moved by S. Lee
Carried
That the proposed Fireworks By-law (ATT-1) be presented to Council for approval.
Moved by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
1. That the 2022 Town of Ajax Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Strategic Plan be endorsed by Council, in principle; and 2. That any technologies, projects, new staff positions, etc. identified therein for future years be brought forward to Council for consideration as part of the annual budget process. General Government Committee May 9, 2022 _________________________________________________________________________________________
Moved by J. Dies
Carried
That Council convene to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
Moved by A. Khan
Carried
That the May 9, 2022 meeting of the General Government Committee be adjourned.
Moved by M. Crawford
Carried

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