THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE

Minutes of the Budget Meeting of the Town of LaSalle Council held on

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Council Chambers, LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road
Members of Council Present:
  • Mayor Marc Bondy,
  • Deputy Mayor Crystal Meloche,
  • Councillor Michael Akpata,
  • Councillor Mark Carrick,
  • Councillor Sue Desjarlais,
  • Councillor Jeff Renaud,
  • and Councillor Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo
Administration Present:
  • J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • D. Langlois, Director of Finance and Treasurer,
  • L. Silani, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives ,
  • P. Marra, Director of Public Works,
  • D. Hadre, Corporate Communications & Promotions Officer,
  • D. Sutton, Fire Chief,
  • L. Jean, Deputy Clerk,
  • R. Hyra, Human Resource Manager,
  • E. Thiessen, Deputy Fire Chief,
  • G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer,
  • P. Funaro, Manager of Recreation & Culture,
  • and N. DiGesu, Manager of IT

Clerk's Note: Mayor Bondy, Members of Council, and Administration participated in the Meeting electronically via video conference technology. Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Finance/Treasurer, Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer and IT personnel were present in Council Chambers to participate electronically.


J. Milicia, Chief Administrative Officer, thanks D. Langlois, Director of Finance & Treasurer and G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance & Deputy Treasurer for the 2020 Budget Preparation. He also thanks the Senior Management Team for their input.

D. Langlois, Director of Finance & Treasurer and G. Ferraro, Deputy Treasurer appear before Council to provide a Corporate overview and budget forecast summary of the 2021 Proposed Budget, noting that the budget being presented by Administration is recommending a 1.95% municipal tax rate increase.

 

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D. Langlois, Director of Finance/Treasurer and G. Ferraro, Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer present the Departmental 2021 Budget Review and the 2021 Capital Budget Review.

The meeting recesses at 11:02 am

The meeting reconvenes at 11:14 am

  • Moved by:Councillor Akpata
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget establishing a municipal tax rate of a 1.95%  increase as recommended by Administration BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE, and that the Cenotaph Park Holiday Display as outlined in the Capital Budget for Public Works Enhancement Projects BE REMOVED as a line item, and that a By-law adopting the 2021 budget BE PRESENTED to Council at the January 12, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council.

    Opposed: Councillor Renaud and Deputy Mayor Meloche

    Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo withdraws her vote

    Councillor Akpata withdraws the motion


  • 367/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Renaud

    That the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget establishing a municipal tax rate of a 1.95%  increase as recommended by Administration BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE and that a by-law adopting the 2021 budget BE PRESENTED to Council at the January 12, 2021 regular meeting of Council.

    Carried.

    Opposed: Councillor Akpata


  • 368/20
    Moved by:Councillor Renaud
    Seconded by:Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo

    That Confirmatory By-law 8505 BE GIVEN first reading.

    Carried.
  • 369/20
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Meloche
    Seconded by:Councillor Desjarlais

    That Confirmatory By-law 8505 BE GIVEN second reading

    Carried.
  • 370/20
    Moved by:Councillor Carrick
    Seconded by:Councillor Akpata

    That Confirmatory By-law 8505 BE GIVEN third reading and finally passed

    Carried.

Meeting adjourned at the call of the Chair 11:55 a.m.

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