MINUTES - Budget Committee - 20190114
Town of Aurora
Budget Committee Meeting Report
2019 Special Budget Public Consultation
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Monday, January 14, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland,
Humfryes, Kim, and Thompson
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Jason Gaertner,
Acting Director of Financial Services, Robin McDougall, Director of
Community Services, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, and Ishita
Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Budget Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services,
with the following addition:
• Delegation (c) John Green, Aurora Historical Society; Re: 2019 Budget Request
for Aurora Historical Society
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
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3. Delegations
(a) David Thom, Chair, Board of Governors, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame
Re: 2019 Budget Request for Aurora Sports Hall of Fame
Mr. Thom provided an overview of Sports Hall of Fame’s mission and vision,
including its efforts in promoting excellence in sports, community outreach
initiatives, and various interactive programs. The request of $28,100 would be
used to support the growth and development of the hall and the ongoing
community outreach programs.
Budget Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation for
consideration in the 2019 Budget deliberations.
(b) Sandra Manherz and Rob Brissenden, Sport Aurora Inc.
Re: 2019 Budget Request for Sport Aurora
Ms. Manherz and Mr. Brissenden presented a detailed breakdown of Sport
Aurora’s funding request including a review of its mission, background,
ongoing programs, and involvement with the Town in areas of sport policy and
facility development. The request of $49,600 would be used to support the
various community programs Sport Aurora offers
Budget Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation for
consideration in the 2019 Budget deliberations.
(c) John Green, Aurora Historical Society
Re: 2019 Budget Request for Aurora Historical Society (AHS)
Mr. Green requested a funding of $126,500 to support the construction of a
parking lot on Town owned lot located at the rear of Hillary House, to be
leased exclusively by the Aurora Historical Society (AHS) for a nominal
amount. AHS committed to taking responsibility for the construction and
funding of a pathway which would connect the proposed parking lot to the
Hillary House. It was mentioned that a new parking lot would allow for safer
entry to the Hillary House with a new entrance from Machell Street,
accommodate increased parking needs, be more accessible for larger vehicles
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such as tour busses, and would enhance AHS’ ability to generate revenue
from its various program offerings.
Budget Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation for
consideration in the 2019 Budget deliberations.
4. Public Consultation – Open Session – Opportunity for Members
of the Public to Provide Input Regarding the 2019 Budget
No members of the public came forward.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.