Issue Timeline: council_remuneration

Council remuneration deputation (agenda_item; received)

• Named councillor: —
• Summary: Larry Hutchins made a deputation on item 17(a).
• Related tags: deputation
• Entities: Larry Hutchins
• Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes

The following deputation was received for items on the current agenda:
Item 17(a) - Council Remuneration: 2026-2030 Term
Larry Hutchins

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 13

Council conference budgets (vote; carried (13-3))

• Mover: Councillor Jubenville, Seconder: Councillor Storey
• Summary: Council carried the conference budget allocation 13-3.
• Related tags: conferences, budget
• Entities: Council

MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor Storey
The remaining funds from the Council member remuneration review, (approx. $19,084), be allocated to the conference budgets.”
Yes (13)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldNo (3)Councillor Finn, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor JubenvilleAbsent (2)Councillor C. McGregor, and Councillor ThompsonMotion Carried (13 to 3)

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a), sixth separate vote

Council meal allowance (vote; carried (11-5))

• Mover: Councillor Jubenville, Seconder: Councillor Storey
• Summary: Council carried the meal allowance recommendation 11-5.
• Related tags: travel_expenses, budget
• Entities: Mayor, Councillors, Clerk

MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor Storey
A Meal Allowance Per Diem be implemented for meal allowances when the Mayor and Councillors are travelling to conduct business on behalf of the Municipality, as follows: Breakfast: $15, Lunch: $25, and Dinner: $40. Should a Council member encounter situations where the Per Diem cannot meet the expense, the Council Member may still make claim with a detailed explanation subject to review and approval by the Clerk.
Yes (11)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldNo (5)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Finn, Councillor Wright, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor JubenvilleAbsent (2)Councillor C. McGregor, and Councillor ThompsonMotion Carried (11 to 5)

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a), fourth separate vote

Councillor health care spending account (vote; carried (10-5))

• Mover: Councillor Jubenville, Seconder: Councillor Storey
• Summary: Council carried the health care spending recommendation 10-5.
• Related tags: health_benefits, budget
• Entities: Health Care Spending Account

MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor Storey
The Health Care Spending Account amount for each Councillor be increased to $1,420 per calendar year. Such amount to be pro-rated for the first and final year of Council term.
Yes (10)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldNo (5)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor JubenvilleAbsent (3)Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor AndersonMotion Carried (10 to 5)

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a), third separate vote

Councillor remuneration increase (vote; carried (9-6))

• Mover: Councillor Jubenville, Seconder: Councillor Storey
• Summary: Council carried the councillor remuneration recommendation 9-6.
• Related tags: budget
• Entities: Councillor

MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor Storey
Each Councillor receive a fixed increase effective January 1 of each year of the next term of Council term, in the amount of $1,840. Such amount to be pro-rated for the first and final year of Council term.
Yes (9)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Allin, and Councillor McDonaldNo (6)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Finn, Councillor Wright, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyAbsent (3)Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor AndersonMotion Carried (9 to 6)

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a), second separate vote

Mayor remuneration increase (vote; carried (10-5))

• Mover: Councillor Jubenville, Seconder: Councillor Storey
• Summary: Council carried the mayor remuneration recommendation 10-5.
• Related tags: budget
• Entities: Mayor

MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor Storey
The Mayor receive a fixed increase effective January 1 of each year of the next Council term, the amount of $1,840. Such amount to be pro-rated for the first and final year of Council term.
Yes (10)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Allin, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldNo (5)Councillor Bondy, Councillor Finn, Councillor Wright, Councillor Doyle, and Councillor JubenvilleAbsent (3)Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor AndersonMotion Carried (10 to 5)

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a), first separate vote

New councillor training fund (vote; carried (14-2))

• Mover: —
• Summary: Council carried the new councillor training fund recommendation 14-2.
• Related tags: training, budget
• Entities: New Councillor Training Fund
• Needs human review: No clear sponsoring councillor in the minutes

A New Councillor Training Fund be created with allocated funding of $3,500.

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(a), fifth separate vote