Chief Campbell presents the Proposed 2025 Budget and was present for any questions.
Mayor Grantham asks where the Board Secretary salary is allocated in the budget. Chief Campbell indicates that is not in the budget and the change can be made to the Board expenses section of the budget to reflect that.
Member Haan wonders about the reserves and feel the annex of the building needs to come back to the board with timelines and cost. Bill Dakin, Director of Financial Services indicates the original scope of the project was 10 million and that there is 1 million in reserves to reduce the cost to 9 million.
Member Haan also wonders about remuneration for the board under the board expenses in the budget. She feels that with the changes in the Police Act, the involved training and the extra time involved, that a review of the remuneration should be done, as it has been the same for more than 6 years.
Mayor Grantham wants clarification on who is responsible for the capital decisions financially, if it's the Municipality or the Board. Chief Campbell suggests that the building consultant could perhaps come back and make a presentation to review the project including any financial changes.