A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LADYSMITH

AGENDA

6:30 P.M.

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Council Chambers, City Hall

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Call to Order at 4:30 p.m. in Open Session, in order to retire immediately into Closed Session.

Members of the public are welcome to attend all Open Meetings of Council, but may not attend Closed Meetings.

2.
CLOSED SESSION
 

In accordance with section 90 of the Community Charter, this section of the meeting will be held In Camera to consider the following matters, for the reasons as noted:

  • Strategic Planning - section 90(1)(i)
  • Labour Relations - section 90(1)(c)
  • Recommendation

    That, in accordance with section 90(1) of the Community Charter, Council retire into closed session in order to consider items related to the following:

    • Strategic Planning - section 90(1)(i)
    • Labour Relations - section 90(1)(c)

3.
SPECIAL MEETING (6:30 P.M.)
 

4.
AGENDA APPROVAL
 

  • Recommendation

    That Council approve the agenda for this Special Meeting of Council for November 25, 2019.

5.
RISE AND REPORT- Items from Closed Session
 

6.
MINUTES
 

6.1
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 18, 2019
 

  • Recommendation

    That Council approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 18, 2019.

7.
2020 BUDGET WORKSHOP: FINALIZE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY AND INTRODUCE CAPITAL BUDGET
 

7.1
Presentation and Council Discussion
 

7.2
Public Input and Questions
 

7.3
Water and Sewer Budget
 

  • Recommendation

    That Council:

    1. Approve the Water and Sewer Capital Projects for 2020 as presented;
    2. Direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Water Rates Bylaw 1999, No.1298 to increase the base rate by $10.00 plus a 10% increase to each consumption step rate, effective January 1, 2020; and
    3. Direct staff to prepare an amendment to Sewer Rates Bylaw 1999, No. 1299 to increase each rate classification by 5%, effective January 1, 2020.

8.
REPORTS
 

8.1
Purchase of Frank Jameson Community Centre Swimming Pool Starter Blocks
 

  • Recommendation

    That Council:

    1. Direct staff to allocate $9,226.00 in funds remaining from the High Street Concession Roof Replacement project to purchase two swimming starter blocks; and
    2. Amend the 2019-2023 financial plan accordingly.
     

8.2
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Grant – Water Projects
 

  • Recommendation

    That Council:

    1. Direct staff to submit an application for the grant funding application for the Water Supply Infrastructure Projects through the ICIP – Green Infrastructure: Environmental Quality Sub-stream, and
    2. Support the project and commit to its share ($6,200,000 ) of the project.

8.3
Stocking Lake Emergency Bypass
 

  • Recommendation

    That Council:

    1. Allocate up to $200,000 from water reserves to fund installation of an emergency bypass system around a blockage in the water main below the Stocking Lake Dam;
    2. Direct staff to adjust the 2019 to 2023 Financial Plan accordingly;
    3. Direct staff to retain the services of Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd for engineering services associated with this project; and
    4. Direct staff to waive the purchasing policy and direct award construction of all works associated with this valve failure to David Stalker Excavating Ltd.

8.4
Town of Ladysmith 2018 Annual Report 
 

Publication of the Annual Report for 2018 was delayed pending adoption of the Strategic Plan, as the Annual Report is required to contain goals and objectives for the coming years in addition to a report on activities for the year 2018.  Council's new Strategic Priorities are reflected in this document.

  • Recommendation

    That Council adopt the Town of Ladysmith 2018 Annual Report.

9.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION
 

10.
NEW BUSINESS
 

11.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

12.
ADJOURNMENT
 

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