Special Council Meeting - Budget

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That Council receive the presentation from Matt Wintjes, Supervisor of Waste/Public Works Coordinator, on behalf of the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), regarding 2026 EAC Work Plan and General Government Budget Request - EAC Initiatives; and further That Council approve the 2026 Work Plan; and further That Council support the General Government Budget Request of $14,000.00 to be funded from EAC Initiatives GL for the distribution of two new educational brochures, the provision of honorariums for future educational programs, and expenses associated with public education activities, subject to finding the requested amount through savings in the proposed budget.

That Council receive the report from the Fire Chief regarding the Heavy Rescue Vehicle HR1 Update/Change to a Crew Cab Pumper/Rescue; and further That Council support the change in the vehicle from a Heavy Rescue to a Crew Cab Pumper/Rescue; and further That Council direct staff to provide Council with a proposal for funding this purchase, which may include amortizing the purchase over more years, the potential revenue from the sale of the existing asset, and funding from reserves.

That Council receive the report from the Direction of Recreation and Facilities regarding 2026 Hall Budget Requests; and further That Council approve the use of $10,000.00 from the 2026 Building and Land Improvement Capital Budget for mortar repairs at the Galway Hall; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Recreation Building Reserve in the amount of $200,000.00 to fund washroom and accessibility upgrades at the Cavendish Hall; and further That Council direct staff to investigate any grant funding opportunities to support the Cavendish Hall washroom and accessibility upgrades.

That Council defer the Capital Budget Request of $150,000.00 for the new Buckhorn Parking Lot to the 2027 budget.

That Council defer the Capital Budget Request of $90,000.00 for a new-to-fleet Tractor/Loader/Backhoe and $6,000.00 for the required annual insurance and maintenance costs to the 2027 budget.

That Council approve the Capital Budget Request of $200,000.00 for a new Generator at the Galway Hall; and further That Council approve a transfer from the Recreation Vehicle and Equipment Reserve in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund a portion of the Generator at the Galway Hall.

That Council support the Capital Budget Request of $20,000.00 for Municipal Fob Systems at the Buckhorn Health Centre, Kinmount Medical Centre and Buckhorn Library, subject to finding the requested amount through savings in the proposed budget; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with a non-competitive bid process to award the Municipal Fob System to CDVI systems to ensure compatibility with existing systems, if applicable.

That Council approve a transfer from the Service Delivery Reserve in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund the two-way radios.

That Council approve Capital Budget Request of $25,000.00 for Organics Program Expansion, which includes the purchase and installation of two underground waste storage containers for organic waste collection at the Crystal Lake and Cavendish Transfer Stations, and $12,500.00 for the required annual hauling costs.

That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding Short-Term Rental Accommodation Registration Update; and further That Council direct staff to implement a proactive enforcement approach consisting of education, compliance and enforcement of Short-Term Rental Accommodation Registrations.

That Council support the General Government Budget Request for $23,921.35 from the Election Costs Labour/Wages GL for a Contract Election Coordinator, subject to finding the requested amount through savings in the proposed budget.

That Council approve the Fire Rescue Budget Request for $35,000.00 from the Fire - Consulting GL for a consultant to modernize and align the Emergency Management Plan.

That By-law B2025-092, being 'A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting held on November 17, 2025', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 17th day of November, 2025.

That Council adjourn at 12:33 p.m.