Lincoln Chambers
March 4, 2019
The General Business & Finance Committee of the Town of Lincoln met in regular session on March 4, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Chambers.
Members Present: L. Timmers Councillor (Chair)
S. Easton Mayor (arrived 4:25 p.m.)
T. Brunet Councillor
M. Mikolic Councillor (Vice-Chair)
J. D. Pachereva Councillor
G. Reimer Councillor
D. Rintjema Councillor
A. Russell Councillor
Regrets: P. MacPherson Councillor
Staff Present: M. Kirkopoulos Chief Administrative Officer
C. Beatty Chief Strategic Communications & Public Affairs Officer
J. Kirkelos Town Clerk
A. Cifani Director of Finance & Administration
P. Di Ianni Economic Development Officer
M. Bruder Associate Director of Planning & Development
S. McKay Director of Community Services
J. Buchanan Human Resources Specialist
R. MacKay Legislative Coordinator
Chair Timmers called the meeting to order. There were no declarations of interest. Committee confirmed the order of business in the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
JON HACK, OF SIERRA PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, PRESENTING INDUSTRIAL LANDS AND RURAL AREAS COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Economic Development Officer introduced Jon Hack from Sierra Planning and Management to speak on the topic of industrial lands and rural areas community improvement plan. Mr. Hack addressed Members and outlined the project and scope of the analysis.
At this time a verbal motion was made to extend the time for the presentation to speak to Council and by majority vote, Council agreed to permit the presentation additional time to speak.
Mr. Hack spoke to complimentary Town initiatives, issues, priorities, and program options. Mr. Hack explained the project process, legislative requirements and next steps. Full details of this presentation can be found on our webcast for public review.
DELEGATIONS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
FN-04-19, 2018 COUNCIL REMUNERATION REPORT
The Director of Finance and Administration addressed Members regarding the annual budget for council members and what is included in remuneration.
Motion No. GBF-2019-05
Moved by Councillor T. Brunet
THAT report FN-04-19, 2018 Council Remuneration be received as information.
CARRIED
LS-06-19, CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Members spoke to the application process, and the need for inclusivity and diversity on the Lincoln Public Library Board.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
At this point in the meeting, the following motions were introduced.
Motion No. GBF-2019-06
Moved by Councillor G. Reimer
Under section 239 of the Municipal Act, notice is hereby given,
THAT Committee adjourn to closed session in order to address: item 8.2 on the agenda regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as it pertains to report LS-06-19, Citizen Appointments to the Lincoln Public Library Board.
CARRIED
Motion No. GBF-2019-07
Moved by Councillor D. Rintjema
THAT Committee resume in open session.
CARRIED
Consideration of items in closed session concluded with the provision of the following motion in open session:
Motion No. GBF-2019-08
Moved by Councillor A. Russell
APPROVE the citizen appointments to the Lincoln Public Library Board as outlined in Confidential Appendix A of Legislative Services department report LS-06-19 and following approval from Council, make the recommended names for appointments public.
CARRIED
STAFF REMARKS
None.
COMMITTEE REMARKS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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CHAIR: LYNN TIMMERS
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CLERK: REBECCA MACKAY