Special Meeting of Council

Having previously declared a conflict of interest, Councillor Claude McIntosh left the Council Chambers. Motion to provide in kind services (a value of $2,500) to Fence Depot for the Big Buck Contest.

Motion to fund Encore Education in the amount of $25,000.00.

Motion to not freeze the multi-residential tax ratio.

Motion to fund Encore Education with an additional $5,000.

Motion to fund Rachel's Park of Hope in the amount of $50,000 from the Canadian Building Fund Reserve.

Motion to approve recommendations 1, 2 and 3 of the Fire Master Plan: a. approve the current Fourth Street Fire Station to remain open and operate as a response location by the Cornwall Fire Service b. direct the Fire Chief to use the 2024 Fire Master Plan as a reference document to support the delivery of Fire Protection Services over the next 10 years (2024-2033) c. financial investments recommended within the 2024 Fire Master Plan to inform the ten-year capital and operating forecast and future update to the development changes background study to ensure growth related costs can be recovered to the fullest extent possible

Mayor Justin Towndale stepped down and Acting Mayor Carilyne Hébert took over chairing. Motion to not contribute $410,397 to the Road Infrastructure Reserve.

Mayor Justin Towndale returned to chair the meeting. Motion to postpone the Height and Density Study at a cost of $115,000 to 2026 and return the funds to Reserves.

Motion to approve the 2025 as amended at a 4.26% increase to the Tax Levy.

Motion to receive and approve the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget with an overall increase of 13.35% as presented.

Motion to adjourn the Special Meeting of Council of Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:05 p.m.