The South Bruce Record

Mark Ireland

Councillor · seen 2022-03-22 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

288substantive motions movedof 145 meetings the minutes record them at
30procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
345substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
8meetings recorded absentof 145 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from South Bruce’s own minutes.

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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (8)

CouncilSeptember 22, 2026
CouncilJune 9, 2026
CouncilJanuary 13, 2026
CouncilJune 10, 2025
Recreation Advisory CommitteeJanuary 8, 2024
CouncilFebruary 14, 2023
Council Budget MeetingJanuary 17, 2023
CouncilNovember 22, 2022

Items they put on the agenda themselves (1)

Council January 14, 2025
re: Carbon Tax Motion M25-29 Moved by: Nigel Van Dyk Seconded by: Ron Schnurr That Council receives the Notice of Motion regarding Carbon Tax

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 288)

That Council receives the report titled "Activity Report - Water/Wastewater", report number PW -02- 08-2026 and attachments, for information.
Council, August 25, 2026 · Carried
That the Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 7:00 p.m. to discuss: 10.1 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (Potential Litigation)
Council, August 25, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-Law be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2026-56 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce
Council, August 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council supports the continued September Ice plant operations at the TCCC.
Council, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated July 14, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Council, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorizes payment of the invoice received from the Township of Howick in the amount of $140,525.42 for drainage improvement works completed on the Metcalfe-Wright Municipal Drain; And Further That the South Bruce municipal roads share of the costs, being $124,583.66, be added to the 2026 capital budget and funded from the Roads and Equipment Reserve; And Further That staff be directe
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the Municipality of South Bruce Council receives the report titled "Emergency Management Update", report number EM-01-05-2026 for information.
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-Law be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2026-40 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated May 12, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorize staff to proceed with a formal quotation process, as provided for in the Purchasing Policy, for the purchase of a new 1/2 ton, four wheel drive, four door pick-up truck to replace the 2014 Ford F150 - Unit # 14-22 and bring back for final approval; And Further That Council declares Unit # 14-22 as surplus to be sold "as is" via public auction, with the surplus proceeds to be
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 7:08 p.m. to discuss: 12.1 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council amends the transportation budgeted capital expense for the purchase of a loader to $200,000 plus HST coming from roads and equipment reserve; And Further That Council authorizes the Operations Manager to purchase a used loader with an upset limit of $200,000, plus HST.
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorizes OM Moffat to review gravel road maintenance practices and report back to Council.
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council direct staff to implement the Child and Youth Behaviour Support Framework for recreation programs and events in municipally operated programs, effective May 1 st , 2026, including the application of a no-refund policy in the event that a child is removed from program due to behaviour; And Further That Council further direct staff to report back with an amended Recreation Refund Policy
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Council return to “Open Session” at 8:45 p.m.
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Municipality of South Bruce Council APPROVES the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2026-012 (McGlynn) in accordance with the site-specific By-law.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the Accounts listing dated March 24, 2026 in the amount of $1,705,823.34.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the email Save the Date for the Clean Energy Frontier Conference 2026 from the Nuclear Innovation Institute for information.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby supports the resolution received from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula requesting that curbside solid waste and recycling contractors set up a Short Message Service (SMS) and collaborate with the municipality in order for citizens to receive text updates relating to rescheduling or delays within their relevant sections; And further that this resolution be sent back to the Town
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Activity Report - Water/Wastewater", report number PW -02- 03-2026 and attachments, for information.
Council, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled Recreation and Facilities Activity Report, report number RF-01-03-26 for information.
Council, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That Council instructs staff to retain CIMCO/Toromont at no cost to the municipality and G.A. Enns at a cost of $1,320 per plant, plus applicable HST, to be funded by the general government reserve, to conduct a third party assessment of both arena refrigeration systems and report back, in accordance with M26-53.
Council, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "2026 Budget Summary - FINAL", report number FIN-2026 Budget - FINAL for information.
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Recreation Program Activity Report", report number RP-01-02-2026, for information.
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorizes the Mayor to sign any funding agreements, should the Municipality be successful in its Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program application.
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the following committees and/or boards be received as presented to Council:  Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling - December 3, 2025
Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That Council instructs staff to prepare a report on facility rentals outlining current usage.
Council - Special Operating Budget, February 5, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Horticultural Society Hanging Flower Basket Request", report number Rec-01-02-2026, for information.
Council - Special Operating Budget, February 5, 2026 · Carried
That Council approves, in principle, the Draft Operating Budget for 2026, as amended; And Further That Council instructs the Treasurer to provide Notice and bring forward the final budget for approval by by-law.
Council - Special Operating Budget, February 5, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Fire Rescue Service – 2026 Draft Capital Budget Report", report number FD-Capital BUDGET-01-2026, for information.
Council - Special Capital Budget, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the annual indexing of Development Charges (DCs) for 2026, in accordance with By-law #2025-36, effective January 1, 2026; And further that the Development Charges be adjusted by 4.20% based on the Statistics Canada Non-residential Building Construction Price Index (NRBCPI) change from Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 change for the Toronto region; And further that staff update the Developme
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That Council authorizes OM Moffat to retain B.M. Ross and Associates Limited to provide shovel ready plans to extend the low-pressure sewer system from MH1471 and MH1474 to the Formosa Sewage Pumping Station, via directional drill and as described in their quotation, at a cost of $39,000 plus HST; And Further That the construction and contingency, which could be funded through the Teeswater-Formos
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled Housing Development Agreements, report number CAO-02-11-25, for information.
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Activity Report - Water/Wastewater", report number PW-02-10-2025 and attachments, for information.
Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That Council directs the Treasurer and Operations Manager to move forward with Option 2 in report number FIN-01-10-25 being to prepare an updated Fee By-law to establish a consistent connection fee structure that applies to both Wastewater systems in South Bruce; And Further that the proposed connection fee structure and suggested amounts be brought back to Council for review and approval prior to
Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled Payment In Lieu of Parking, report number CAO-01-10-25, for information.
Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the following committees and/or boards be received as presented to Council:  Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - June 18, 2025  Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority - July 17, 2025  Tourism Committee - June 25, 2025
Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Public Works Activity Report", report number PW-01-09-2025 for information.
Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That the request received by Council for a Proclamation that October 23rd be observed as Water & Wastewater & Stormwater Operators Appreciation Day be noted and filed.
Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-Laws be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2025-59 to Authorize a License Agreement with the Formosa Country Christmas Steering Committee relating to a Storage Shed
Council, September 9, 2025 · Carried

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137meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
837votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent

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