Central York Fire Services

Minutes

Joint Council Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Time:	9:30 A.m. - 11:30 A.m.
Location:	Electronic VIA ZOOM See How to Login Guide

Members Present:

• Councillor Bisanz, Town of Newmarket
• Councillor Gallo, Town of Aurora
• Councillor Broome, Town of Newmarket
• Councillor Gilliland, Town of Aurora
• Councillor Thompson, Town of Aurora

Members Absent:

• Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Town of Newmarket

Staff Present:

• J. Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Newmarket
• D. Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Aurora
• I. Laing, Fire Chief, Central York Fire Services
• R. Wainwright van Kessel, Director of Finance – Treasurer, Town of Aurora
• R. Volpe, Deputy Chief, Central York Fire Services
• J. Inglis , Deputy Chief, Central York Fire Services
• C. Duval, Assistant Deputy Chief, Central York Fire Services
• M. Mayes, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Town of Newmarket
• D. Schellenberg, Manager of Finance & Accounting, Town of Newmarket
• K. Saini, Deputy Town Clerk, Town of Newmarket

The meeting was called to order at 9:35 AM. Councillor Bisanz in the Chair.

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1.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

There were no additions or corrections to the agenda.

2.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

None.

3.

Presentations

3.1

CYFS Draft 2021 Budget

The Director of Financial Services/Town Treasurer and Manager of Finance and Accounting provided a presentation. The presentation detailed budget requests for 2021, the capital program for 2021, funding for fire station 4-5, new revenue opportunities and a staffing strategy. Members queried staff with respect to the wellness program, cost recovery program, and the options for a staffing strategy, which were delivered as part of the presentation. Discussion ensued on delaying staffing until such time as a new Fire Master Plan has been completed.

4.

Deputations

None.

5.

Items

5.1

CYFS Draft 2021 Budget Update Report

• Alternate motions were presented and are noted below in bold

  Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Thompson
  1. That the presentation regarding the CYFS Draft 2021 Budget be received; and,
  2. That Joint CYFS/Financial Services Report dated October 13, 2020 regarding the Draft 2021 Budget Update be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
     1. That the Joint Council Committee (JCC) receive the draft budgets presented on September 1, 2020; and,
     2. That the JCC make a recommendation to Aurora Council, as per the Joint Services Agreement, and then send to Newmarket Council for approval.
  
  
  
  Carried
• Moved by: Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome

  3. That the hiring of new firefighters to increase the current staff complement be deferred until the completion of a new Fire Master Plan.

  
  
  
  Carried
• Moved by: Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by: Councillor Gallo

  4. That the budgeted contributions to the Asset Replacement Fund be maintained at the 2020 level and there be no change to the budget for the Wellness program.

  
  
  
  Carried
• Moved by: Councillor Thompson
  Seconded by: Councillor Gilliland

  5. That some of the anticipated additional revenues being generated from the new cost recovery program be included as part of the 2021 budget.

  
  
  
  Carried

6.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Gallo
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That the Joint Council Committee meeting be adjourned at 10:48 AM.
  
  
  
  Carried