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 (10 motions)
6 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Library Budget be reduced by $45,640 as discussed through review by Mayor and Director of Finance with the Library CEO and Board Chair.
Moved by Councillor Attridge, seconded by Councillor Toms
Carried
That staff be directed to prepare a budget estimate for inclusion in the 2026 Budget considerations related to the necessary audio/visual technology improvements at the Port Hope Community Hub, required to facilitate potential future Council meeting opportunities at that location.
Moved by Councillor Mink, seconded by Councillor Toms
Carried
That an additional $100,000 be allocated to Planning Services in the 2025 Budget for the activation of the Port Hope Economic Development Strategic Implementation Plan (2023-2030).
Moved by Councillor Attridge, seconded by Councillor Pearson
Carried
That staff be directed to discontinue community grant funding moving forward.
Moved by Councillor Toms, seconded by Councillor Mink
Withdrawn
That the $67100 allotted to community grants and $125,000 allotted to foundational funding agreements in the proposed 2025 budget be removed.
Moved by Councillor Mink, seconded by Councillor Toms
Defeated
That the $90,000 for the crosswalk on Ontario Street be removed from the proposed 2025 budget and be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani, seconded by Councillor Mink
Referred
That a By-law be prepared for presentation to Council to approve the 2025 Municipal budget as amended.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Attridge
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its special meeting held on November 19, 2024 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Moved by Councillor Attridge, seconded by Councillor Mink
Carried
That the $67100 allotted to community grants and $125,000 allotted to foundational funding agreements in the proposed 2025 budget be removed. For (2): Councillor Mink, and Councillor Toms Against (5): Mayor Hankivsky, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Attridge, Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani, and Councillor Pearson
Moved by Councillor Mink, seconded by Councillor Toms
Defeated
In favour (2): Councillor Mink, Councillor Toms · Opposed (5): Mayor Hankivsky, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Attridge, Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani, Councillor Pearson
That a By-law be prepared for presentation to Council to approve the 2025 Municipal budget as amended. For (5): Mayor Hankivsky, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Attridge, Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani, and Councillor Pearson Against (2): Councillor Mink, and Councillor Toms
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Attridge
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Hankivsky, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Attridge, Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani, Councillor Pearson · Opposed (2): Councillor Mink, Councillor Toms