2013-12-17_Minutes--Procès verbal
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COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
DECEMBER 17, 2013/LE 17 DECEMBRE 2013
COMMON COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING – THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL – DECEMBER 17, 2013 - 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mel Norton, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Rinehart and Councillors Farren, Fullerton, Lowe
MacKenzie, McAlary, Merrithew, Norton, Reardon and Strowbridge
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P. Woods, City Manager; K. Rice, Deputy Commissioner of
Transportation and Environment Services; J. Nugent, City Solicitor;
G. Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; J. Hamilton,
Commissioner of Growth and Community Development Services; N.
Jacobsen, Commissioner of Strategic Services; A. Poffenroth,
Deputy Commissioner of Building and Inspection Services; K.
Clifford, Fire Chief; Sgt. R. Caswell, Police Dept.; J. Taylor, Common
Clerk; P. Anglin, Acting Deputy Common Clerk
1. Call to Order – Prayer
Mayor Norton called the meeting to order and Deputy Mayor Rinehart said the
opening prayer.
2. Procedure Waived
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the By-Law Number M-5, A By-Law
Respecting the Procedures of the Common Council of the City of Saint John, section 12.7
Speaking – time limitation, be waived for the special meeting.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. City Manager: 2014 General Fund Operating Budget Report
The City Manager presented the 2014 General Operating Budget for the General Operating
Fund, stating that overall the budget embraces the priorities of Council, roads, recreation,
water and quality of life.
Mr. Woods advised that the largest cost pressure area would be arbitrated wage settlement,
because the ability to pay is not a consideration in arbitration awards.
Council members provided their individual input on the proposed budget.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the 2014 Operating Budget for the
General Operating Fund be referred to the City Manager for further review and update and
referred back to Council on Monday December 23, 2013.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the December 23, 2013 Regular
Session of Common Council commence at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4. Adjournment
On motion of Councillor Norton
Seconded by Councillor Strowbridge
RESOLVED that the Common Council meeting of
December 17, 2013 be adjourned.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Mayor / maire
Common Clerk / greffier communal