HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-29 and 2010-11-30 Adopted Council Business Planning Minutes.pdfDistrict of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL BUSINESS PLANNING
November 29 and November 30, 2010
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Business Planning held on November 29 and
November 30, 2010 at 9:00 a.m . in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall,
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor E. Daykin
Councillor C. Ashlie
Councillor A. Hogarth
Councillor L. King
Councillor M. Morden
Councillor C. Speirs
ABSENT
Councillor J. Dueck
Appointed Staff
J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
M. Murray, General Manager of Community Development,
Parks and Recreation Services
P. Gill , General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Services
J. Leeburn, Executive Director
Other Staff as Required
T. Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
L. Benson, Manager of Sustainability and Corporate
Planning
.Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1. OPENING REMARKS
The Chief Administrative Officer welcomed Council and staff to the 2010-
2011 Business Planning sessions.
2. BUSINESS PLANNING FRAMEWORK/FINANCIAL PLAN OVERVIEW
The Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning and the General
Manager, Corporate and Financial Services provided overviews of the
business planning framework and the financial plan.
3. BUSINESS PLANS -OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Business Plans for Administration, Sustainability, Strategic Economic
Initiatives, Emergency Program and Communications were presented.
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4. BUSINESS PLAN -HUMAN RESOURCES
The Business Plan for the Human Resources Department was presented by
the Executive Director.
5. BUSINESS PLANS -PUBLIC WORKS & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Business Plans for Public Works & Development Services departments were
presented.
6. BUSINESS PLANS -CORPORATE & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Business Plans for Corporate and Financial Services departments were
presented.
7. PUBLIC INPUT -Nil
Note: The meeting recessed at 4:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 a.m. on
November 30, 2010
8. BUSINESS PLANS -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PARKS & RECREATION
Business Plans for Community Development, Parks & Recreation departments
were presented.
9. CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM
The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services reviewed the Capital
Works Program.
10. FINANCIAL PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
The General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services provided an overview
of the 2011-2015 Financial Plan.
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R/09-590
2011-2014
Financial Plan It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to bring forward a financial plan bylaw
that incorporates the recommendations outlined in the 2011-
2015 Financial Plan Overview report dated November 29,
2010.
CARRIED
12. CLOSING REMARKS
The Chief Administrative Officer thanked the Mayor and Council for the
support provided. He reflected that the business plans presented reflected
the vision of Council and allowed staff to take Council aspirations and
translate them into everyday language to allow them to happen on the ground.
He thanked staff for the excellent work done and noted that the organization
has done extremely well and has been recognized across North America.
Note: The meeting was recessed at 2:15 and reconvened at 3:00 p.m.
13. PUBLIC INPUT
Harvey Hargitt
Mr. Hargitt attended the Business Planning sessions for 2010. He indicated
that he is impressed with the process undergone at the District. He
complimented the high degree of transparency at the municipality, the criteria
for quality development, fiscal management and the quality of administrative
staff and the respect shown for customer service and satisfaction. He
congratulated Council on its foresight and encouraged residents and fellow
taxpayer to attend future Business Planning sessions.
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14. ADJOURNMENT-3:00 p.m.
Certified Correct
C. Marlo, Corporate Officer