SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL

FOR BUDGET PURPOSES

March 24, 2009; commencing at 3:15 p.m.
Fraser River Presentation Theatre
th
4 Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

MINUTES

Present: Mayor Green

Councillors J. Bateman, B. Dornan, S. Ferguson, C. Fox, B. Long, K. Richter and

G. Ward

J. Armstrong, M. Bakken, P. Catlin, C. Corfe, S. Harvey-Renner, D. Leavers,

R. Seifi, D. Sparks, H. Tsikayi, D. Wade, J. Winslade and C. Wright

S. Palmer and D. Sparks

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

B. REPORTS

C. 2009 WORK PROGRAM/BUDGET DISCUSSION

H. Tsikayi noted that the objective of this meeting was to continue the discussion on
the Township’s budget with staff, seeking Council direction on the following:

• Priorities for service delivery and capital program; and

• Revenue enhancements for each fund.

She discussed the User Pay Draft Budget utilizing a modified Levy Increase of
3.95%, noting that there would be a 2009 household increase of $50 for property
assessed at $473,000.

She then noted that the Universal Pay Draft Budget utilizing a 3.95% tax increase
which amounted to a 2009 household increase of $51 for property assessed at
$473,000.

Councillor Long entered the meeting at 3:26 p.m.

Staff items for discussion for the 2009 - 2013 Financial Plan include:

Snow Removal (to be included in some form)

Council approved the inclusion of the following snow removal costs in the budget:
• Capital Budget increase of $250,000
• Operating Budget increase of $325,000
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C. 2009 WORK PROGRAM/BUDGET DISCUSSION

Bridge at 232 Street and 68 Avenue (refer to 2010)

Council approved inclusion of the following in the budget:

• Capital Budget of $1,500,000

Aldergrove Pool (to be included in the budget)

• Funding for design $100,000 in 2010

Mufford Crescent Debt

• Annual Debt cost reduced from $866,566 to $187,000 as a major portion of the
funding is from DCC’s.

Langley Lodge (not included)

• Matching Grant of $1,000,000 – requires Council resolution

Amortization Expense (to be reviewed in 2010)

• Tangible Capital Asset

Councillor Dornan left the meeting at 3:58 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at
4:00 p.m.

H. Tsikayi commented on next steps, and advised that public open houses would
be held April 1 and 2, 2009, with results going to Council on April 6, as well as a call
for first, second and third readings. She summarized that final adoption of the
Financial Plan had been scheduled for April 20, 2009.

Councillor Ferguson left the meeting at 4:29 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at
4:51 p.m.

Councillor Ward left the meeting at 4:38 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 4:41 p.m.

MOTION
Moved by Councillor Long,
Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That Council consider the Township of Langley draft Five Year Financial Plan
based upon the following:
• 2009 – 2013 General Property Tax increase of 5.0%;
• 2009 - 2013 Utility Rate increase of 5.0%; and

That a $5 Million Capital Budget line item be included for the Aldergrove aquatic
facility identified as Partnership funding; and further

That staff schedule a public Budget Information and Feedback Session at the Civic
Facility on April 1 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on April 2 from 1:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m. for the purposes of gathering public feedback for Council’s review and
consideration.
CARRIED

Mayor Green and Councillors Fox and Richter opposed

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D. MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING

E. OTHER BUSINESS

F. ROUND TABLE

G. NEXT MEETING

Date: To be announced
Location: Fraser River Presentation Theatre
4th Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue
Time: 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

H. TERMINATE

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
That the meeting terminate at 4:53 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk