Meghan Townsend, CAO/Clerk provided opening remarks. She stated the Staff report contained a number of attachments with each summarizing works completed in 2024, proposed capital works for 2025 and funding sources, to assist Council in their discussions for 2025 capital projects and provide direction to staff.
Mayor Soloman thanked CAO/Clerk Townsend for her introductory remarks. Council discussed and provided amendments to the capital projects as follows:
Community Centre Renovations
Council requested an amount of $141,000 be included in the 2025 reserves to be used for future renovation loan repayments.
Recreation
Council requested the removal of $30,000 for Concession 2/3 parking lot expansion and $2,700 for purchase of equipment and include the pressure washer purchase in the operation budget.
Bridges and Culverts
Council requested the Bridge 10 loan payment amount be amended to $160,000 to align with Council direction for a 10 year loan term. The amount of $35,000 be used for study work for Bridge 7, with consideration of bridge work upon receipt of 2025 OSIM report.
Road and Sidewalk Construction
Council requested the amount of $50,000.00 be included for construction of a Main Street Crosswalk.
Public Works Vehicles and Equipment
Council requested the equipment purchase in the amount of $33,000 be funded from 2024 Public Works equipment sales and future purchases consider environmental options.
Wastewater System and Infiltration Projects
Council requested staff obtain costing from the Town's engineers and one-half of the costing amount included as reserves for works to be conducted in 2026.
Mayor Soloman provided closing remarks, and thanked Council and staff for the discussions and feedback.