Council · Q4 2024
Council Meeting #23
Dec 10, 2024
Recorded present
Solomon Awa · Kimberly Smith · Harry Flaherty · Methusalah Kunuk · Simon Nattaq · Kyle Sheppard · Romeyn Stevenson · Samuel Tilley
Recorded absent
Amber Aglukark
DECISIONS AND ISSUES
- Written minutes reviewed; questions and motion totals indexed.
- Audio has not been audited and the written-question count remains a floor.
DOCUMENTED QUESTIONS · WRITTEN MINUTES
Councillor Kunuk asked for clarification in the Sanitation Program Fund, Schedule 4 relating to contracted services and whether it included replacement and repairs to underground pipes.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty indicated that any expenses relating to the utilidor was in the Water and Sewer Fund, Schedule 3.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked how increases in the aquatic centre’s $4.4-million Recreation and Cultural budget could be mitigated.
- Answer recorded
- Bill Williams, Senior Executive Director of Municipal Infrastructure and Planning, said staff would seek operational savings. He identified utility and fuel costs (because the building uses substantial water and electricity) and required aquatic-program staffing ratios as major cost drivers.
- Result or follow-up
- Staff said it would look for savings; no quantified reduction is recorded here.
Each entry is a concise paraphrase of the written minutes, not an exact quotation. Distinct requests for information count separately; comments and routine procedural prompts do not.
FORMAL STATEMENTS AGENDA ITEM
Samuel Tilley
Councillor Tilley congratulated the U-18 Blizzards Female Hockey Team for winning the gold medal in the Eastern Ontario Stars Kicking Ice Tournament held in Ottawa.
Official written record ↗Samuel Tilley
Councillor Tilley advised that after much reflection, he has decided to seek help for alcohol use in early 2025. He indicated that this was an important step to improve his health and well-being. Councillor Tilley indicated that the decision to seek help was for personal growth and he was grateful for support and understanding while navigating the process. He commented that obtaining help was not an easy step, but it would make a positive life impact. Councillor Tilley indicated that he would be focusing on treatment and may not be available as usual and wanted supporters to know that their
Official written record ↗Solomon Awa
Mayor Awa noted that Christmas was near and he encouraged everyone to stay close with family. He indicated that unexpected things occur, but it was important to remain resilient and move forward in overcoming any challenges.
Official written record ↗Solomon Awa
Mayor Awa thanked Councillor Tilley for the positive statement and moving forward with his personal growth.
Official written record ↗Kimberly Smith
Deputy Mayor Smith expressed her support to Councillor Tilley for the difficult decision and steps to improving his health.
Official written record ↗These are concise précis of elected-member remarks under agenda item 5, not every comment made in the meeting. May 26 was also checked against the complete recording; no extra formal speaker was found. Open the complete statements ledger →
PRIMARY RECORD
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RECORD RULE
Unknown is not zero
A blank motion or question count means that layer has not been audited for this meeting. It does not mean no motions were moved or no questions were asked. Attendance names reproduce the City’s quarterly grids unless another basis is stated.