HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance & Corp - 2002-01-07FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JANUARY 7, 2002CITY OF KITCHENER
The Finance and Corporate Services Committee met this date, chaired by Councillor J. Ziegler,
commencing at 3:11 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors, M.
Galloway, G. Lorentz, J. Smola and B. Vrbanovic.
Others Present: Ms. P. Houston, Ms. D. Gilchrist and Messrs J. Fielding, G. Sosnoski, J. Shivas, F.
Pizzuto, R. Gosse, L. Proulx, D. Quinn, G. Melanson, J. Witmer, D. Paterson and J.
McBride.
1.FIN-02-001 - 2002 MILEAGE RATE
The Committee was in receipt of Financial Services Department report FIN-02-001, dated December
20, 2001, recommending that the Mileage Rate remain at $0.37 for 2002, and that the rate continue
to be reviewed annually through the budget process.
It was resolved:
“That the mileage rate remain at $0.37 per kilometre for 2002 and continue to be
reviewed annually as part of the budget process.”
2.SSD-02-001 - MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT – JOB RANKING SYSTEM FOR CUPE
LOCAL 32
The Committee was in receipt of Strategic Services Department report SSD-02-001, dated January
7, 2002, recommending that the Memorandum of Agreement with CUPE Local 32, to implement the
Job Ranking System for that local, as developed by Winter Consulting Group, be approved.
It was resolved:
“That the Memorandum of Agreement dated 2001 in connection with the
implementation plan for the Job Ranking System for CUPE Local 32 positions, as
developed by Winter Consulting Group, be approved. “
3. CRPS-01-222 - 24 HOUR SECURITY PROPOSAL
The Committee was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-01-222,
recommending 24 Hour Per Day, 7 Days Per Week, security at the City Hall Security Desk;
subject to consideration of an increase in the Facilities Management budget on Budget Day.
Councillor B. Vrbanovic put forward a motion to approve the extended security, along with the
increased budget, without referring the matter to Budget Day. Several members of the
Committee spoke against an out right approval and suggested that this matter be referred to
Budget Day, and Councillor B. Vrbanovic agreed to amend this motion accordingly.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That approval in principle be given to 24 hour per day, 7 days per week, security at the City
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Hall Security Desk; subject to approval, on Budget Day, of additional funding in the Facilities
Management budget: $60,000. in Operating, and $80,000. in Capital.”
4.FIN-02-002 - CHALON ESTATES ASSUMPTION OF WATER SYSTEM
The Committee was in receipt of Financial Services Department report FIN-02-002, dated January
2, 2002, with respect to assumption of water distribution for Chalon Estates. Mr. D. Quinn was in
attendance to answer any questions the Committee might have. Mr. H. Bellinger of Chalon Estates
was in the audience and available to answer questions as required.
Mayor Zehr noted that this situation needed to be resolved quickly, and he thanked all who were
involved in reaching a successful resolution.
4.FIN-02-002 - CHALON ESTATES ASSUMPTION OF WATER SYSTEM (CONT’D)
FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JANUARY 7, 2002- 2-CITY OF KITCHENER
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway –
it was resolved:
That the Financial Services Department initiate interim operational action to assume the
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water distribution system of Chalon Estates, on an interim basis, as of February 1, 2002;
and,
That an Area Surcharge, in accordance with Section 2 of The Public Utilities Act, be
initiated and processed on all affected properties; and further,
That staff report to a future Council meeting, as to whether the City should assume the
Chalon Estates water system on a permanent basis.”
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5. CRPS-01-223FEES FOR VITAL STATISTICS
- 2002 BUDGET
In response to a request from this Committee, an information report from the Corporate Services
Department CRPS-01-233, dated December 28, 2001, with respect to the introduction of user
fees for issuance of Marriage Licences, Burial Permits and Birth Registrations, was considered.
Councillor B. Vrbanovic put forward a motion that a $15.00 fee be introduced for processing
Birth Registrations and issuance of Burial Permits, which was voted on and . Councillor
lost
Vrbanovic also put forward a motion to increase Marriage Licence fees.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
That the Marriage Licence Fee be raised to $100.00 in 2002.”
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This increased fee will be considered by Council on Budget Day.
6. NATURAL GAS RATES
Mr. D. Quinn advised that as of January 1, 2002, Union Gas will be charging 24.69 cents which
is one cent higher than the City of Kitchener’s rate.
Mr. Quinn was directed to give a brief presentation, and prepare a press release, in this regard,
at the January 14, 2002 Council meeting.
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7ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Dianne H. Gilchrist
Committee Administrator