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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the report from Headwaters Communities In Action, dated August 24, 2023, with a mid-year report on activities, be received. -
Moved by Councillor Gerrits
Carried
THAT the minutes from the Access Dufferin meetings on June 21,2023, July 19, 2023, and August 16, 2023, be adopted. -
Moved by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the report of the Director People & Equity titled Diversity Equity Inclusion Community Advisory Committee Updates: Recommended Appointments & Selection Process, dated August 24, 2023, be received; AND THAT the names being put forward for appointment to the Diversity Equity Inclusion Community Advisory Committee be approved. -
Moved by Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the report of the Director People & Equity, titled County of Dufferin Equity Strategy Update, dated August 24, 2023, be received. -
Moved by Councillor Soloman
Carried
THAT the report of the Director People & Equity, titled Anti-Racism and Intersectional Oppression Training Program, dated August 24, 2023, be received; AND THAT County Council approve a single source expenditure of $200,000 for the development and delivery of a 10 module Anti-Racism and General Government Services Committee Minutes – August 24, 2023 – Page 3 Intersectional Oppression Training program with Stephanie Nixon and Associates Inc.; AND THAT the cost of the one-time development of the program be funded as follows: $50,000 from the current year corporate training budget and $150,000 from the Rate Stabilization Reserve. -
Moved by Councillor Gardhouse
Carried
THAT the report of the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, dated August 24, 2023, outlining the 2024 budget schedule, be received. -
Moved by Councillor Gerrits
Carried
THAT the report of the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, dated August 24, 2023, regarding the tax policy review, be received; AND THAT the multi-residential class ratio be reduced to 1.7 in 2024, 1.4 in 2025 and 1.1 in 2026; AND THAT the Vacant Land and Excess Land Discounts be eliminated as of 2024. -
Moved by Councillor Rentsch
Carried
THAT the report of the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, dated August 24, 2023, regarding the digital modernization project update, be received. -
Moved by Councillor Gardhouse
Carried
THAT the report of the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, dated August 24, 2023, regarding the annual cost of living adjustment, be received; AND THAT the non-union cost-of-living adjustment for 2024 be set at 4% with an effective date of April 1, 2024. -