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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/1990 special ~ \... """ , " TOWN OF NEWCASTLE General Purpose and Administration Committee March 19, 1990 ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Minutes of a Reconvened Special Meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on March 19, 1990, 12:30 p.rn., in Meeting Room 1 Mayor M. Hubbard Councillor P. Deegan Councillor D. Hamre Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K. Hooper Councillor F. Stapleton Councillor A Wotten Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Fire Chief, M. Creighton (until 1:35 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano Town Clerk, P. Barrie Councillor Deegan chaired the meeting which was reconvened for the purpose of continuing discussions pertaining to the 1990 Current and Capital Budgets. Resolution #GPA-230-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Hubbard THAT the Fire Department Current and Capital Budgets be approved with the exception of the replacement of the 1983 station wagon, the office furniture and the addition of four dispatchers effective October 1, 1990 as proposed in the Fire Department's Organization Chart. 'MOTION DIVIDED" (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-231-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the foregoing Resolution #GP A-230-90 be divided to allow for consideration of the four proposed dispatchers. "CARRIED" 224 \",.. 'w '" G.P.A. Minutes - 2 . March 19,1990 Resolution #GPA-232-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-230-90 be further divided to allow for discussion of the replacement vehicle and office furniture separately. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-233-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Hubbard THAT $25,000 for the replacement of the 1983 station wagon be deleted from the Fire Department Capital Budget for 1990. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #GPA-234-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Hubbard THAT the amount of $5,000 for office furniture be deleted from the Fire Department Capital Budget for 1990. "CARRIED" Councillor Hamre made a declaration of interest with respect to the proposed dispatchers on the Fire Department Organization Chart and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Hamre indicated that her husband and son are employed by Bell Canada. Resolution #GPA-235-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Hubbard THAT the four dispatchers proposed for October 1, 1990, be deleted from the Fire Department Organization Chart. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #GPA-236-90 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the hiring of four dispatchers for the Fire Department be implemented on January 1, 1991 rather than October 1, 1990 as proposed. "MOTION LOST' )? C" :..:-_ .f '-' \. '-' G.P.A Minutes - 3 - March 19, 1990 Resolution #GPA-237-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Mayor Hubbard THAT the Fire Chief prepare a formal report to be considered by the General Purpose and Administration Committee with respect to central dispatch prior to implementation of this system. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-238-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Newcastle Public Library Operational Budget be approved as presented showing an overall increase of 24.9% (which reflects a Municipsl Grant increase of 28.4% over 1989); and THAT this budget not add an additional impact to the 7.79% increase in the mill rate. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-239-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Mayor Hubbard THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-238-90 be amended by changing the percentage increase in the Municipsl Grant portion of the budget to 20% over the 1989 Grant. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-240-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT, for the budget year 1991, the Treasurer and the Chief Administrative Officer meet with the Chief Librarian and the Library Board to prepare a joint budget recommendation from Town Staff and the Library Board. "CARRIED'1 226 ~ .~ \.< G.P.& Minutes - 4- March 19, 1990 Resolution #GPA-241-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the differential created by budget amendments be transferred in equal amounts to the following reserves or reserve funds to provide for future use: (a) Working Funds Reserve (b) Debt Retirement Reserve Fund (c) Sick Credit Reserve (d) Tourism and Economic Development Reserve Fund with the result of the above transfers being to keep the budget increase at the proposed level of 7.79%. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-242-90 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT, for any purchases being made, a copy of the purchase requisition be forwarded to the Chairman of the Department. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #GPA-243-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Mr. Dan Meraw, Treasurer, Bowmanville Youth Drama Club, be advised that his request for a $300.00 grant from the Town of Newcastle, towards expenses incurred in the 1989 fIscal year as well as in projected 1990 costs, was received by the Town too late for a grant to be received in 1990; and THAT Mr. Meraw be advised of the Town's Grant Policy. 'CARRIED" Resolution #GPA.244-90 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report CS-06-90 be referred to a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee. 'CARRIED" -..... -..... \... . G.P.A. Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 5 - March 19, 1990 Resolution #GPA-245 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-91.90 be received for information. "CARRIED' Resolution #GPA-246-90 Moved by Mayor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report TR-13-90 be received; THAT the 1991-1994 Four Year Forecast be approved in principle; and THAT the Public Works 1990 Capital Budget Re-Allocation regarding Orono Feasibility Study as outlined in the attached Public Works Report WD-22-90 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-247-90 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Mayor Hubbard THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:33 p.m. 'CARRIED" u . ~YORLMd ~~~ DE:.PtiTY CLE J-tuJ)