Minutes - Finance Advisory Committee - 20211207 1
Town of Aurora
Finance Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
5:45 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Councillor Harold Kim (Chair)
Mayor Tom Mrakas
Councillor Michael Thompson
Other Attendees: Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance
Jason Gaertner, Manager, Financial Management
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Mayor Mrakas
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
4. Receipt of the Minutes
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4.1 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2021
Moved by Mayor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of October 12,
2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Manager, Financial Management; Re: 2022 Draft Work
Plan for the Finance Advisory Committee
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and draft work plan for
2022. The Committee expressed support for the work plan and inquired
about whether there were other initiatives for which the Committee could
provide assistance. Staff agreed to consider any opportunities and advise.
The Committee suggested that a report outlining the 2018-2022 term
accomplishments of the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) be provided
to Council in 2022. Staff noted that the Committee report planned for the
June 2022 FAC meeting would form a good basis for providing that
information.
The Committee inquired about whether any further financial assistance is
anticipated from the province, and staff advised they were not aware of
any available assistance at this time.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Mayor Mrakas
1. That the memorandum regarding 2022 Draft Work Plan for the Finance
Advisory Committee be received; and
2. That the 2022 Draft Work Plan for the Finance Advisory Committee be
approved.
Carried
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7. New Business
The Committee inquired about the format of the upcoming Finance Advisory
Committee meetings in 2022, and the Mayor advised that clarification would be
provided on whether the meetings will be held in person or electronically.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Mayor Mrakas
That the meeting be adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
Carried