The South Bruce Record

Mike Niesen

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

330substantive motions movedof 159 meetings the minutes record them at
19procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
295substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
14meetings recorded absentof 159 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (14)

CouncilJune 9, 2026
CouncilFebruary 10, 2026
CouncilJanuary 28, 2025
Special Council - Teeswater Water System TourJanuary 28, 2025
CouncilFebruary 26, 2024
Special Council MeetingSeptember 19, 2023
Special CouncilSeptember 14, 2023
Recreation Advisory CommitteeMay 8, 2023
CouncilFebruary 28, 2023
Committee of AdjustmentFebruary 28, 2023
Special CouncilJanuary 5, 2023
Special CouncilDecember 5, 2022
CouncilNovember 22, 2022
CouncilApril 26, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 330)

That Council authorize staff to proceed with Option 1 - Hardware Replacement and replace hardware on both Mildmay Water Tower Park swing sets and add ground cover and any other associated costs where determined necessary by the Manager of Recreation and Facilities in consultation with the CAO, in the approximate amount of $7,024.70 plus HST to be funded from the Park Land Reserve and/or the Mildma
Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Council return to “Open Session” at 6:40 p.m.
Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "August 2026 Finance Activity Report", report number FIN-2026-01-08, for information.
Council, August 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorize staff to proceed with Black & McDonald's leak detection services at an estimated cost of $4,725.00, plus applicable taxes; And Further That staff be authorized to proceed with the repair of the leaking brine piping once the leak has been identified, at an estimated additional cost of $2,250.00, plus applicable taxes, in an effort to maintain the planned September arena ice s
Council, August 25, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 14, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled Arena Ice Refrigeration Systems Analysis, report number RF-05-07-26, for information.
Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorizes a top-end inspection of MCRC Compressor #1, included within the current preventative maintenance contract; And Further That Council authorizes an overhaul if deemed necessary following the top end inspection; And Further That Council authorize pursuing federal and/or provincial funding with the objective of securing up to 50% funding toward the replacement cost of MCRC Comp
Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled Teeswater Medical Center Renovation Request, report number CAO-05-07-2026, for information.
Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That the Council return to “Open Session” at 8:56 p.m.
Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 23, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
Council, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 6:05 p.m. to discuss: 7.1 A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; (Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling) 7.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and Litigat
Council, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council approves, in principle, proceeding with a Municipal Services Corporation as the preferred governance and operating model for Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling; And Further That Council supports a governance model for the BASWR Municipal Services Corporation consisting of one municipal representative from each member municipality for a minimum of a seven (7) member board with an option
Council, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled Regional Municipal Readiness Assessment Fund report number CAO-02-07-26 for information.
Council, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled Chief Building Official's Activity Report, report # CBO-01-07-2026, for information.
Council, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "2026 Election - Appointment of Joint Compliance Audit Committee", report number Election-01-07-26, for information.
Council, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "June 2026 Finance Activity Report", report number FIN-03-06-2026 for information.
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council accepts the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Statement as presented for the year 2025.
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-Law be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2026-42 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled Chief Building Official's Activity Report, report # CBO-01-05-2026, for information.
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Municipal Drain Assessment Agreements - O'Malley and Kieffer-Kelly", report number Drain-01-05-26, for information.
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Integrity Commissioner Update", report number Clerk-01-05-26, for information.
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated May 26, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
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: 2026-38 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce
Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Public Works Activity Report", report number PW-02-04-2026 for information.
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorizes the Operations Manager, to evaluate and award the tree harvesting project following receipt of the quotes, using his sole discretion.
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Activity Report - Water/Wastewater", report number PW -03- 04-2026 and attachments, for information.
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Procedural By-law Update 2", report number Clerk-02-04-26, for information.
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the resolution received by Council from the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, relating to the reduced quality of Tar and Chip surface treatment, be noted and filed.
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Chief Building Official's Activity Report", report number CBO-01-04-2026, for information.
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council amend the 2026 Capital budget to include $3,000.00 to be allocated for the Mildmay Carnegie ball diamond renovation as requested by Mildmay Minor Ball.
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Procedural By-law Update", report number Clerk-01-04-26, for information.
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the following committees and/or boards be received as presented to Council:  Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - January 28, 2026 and February 25, 2026  Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) - February 13, 2026
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-Laws be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2026-30 Being a By-law to Adopt a Child and Youth Behavior Support Framework for Recreation Programs and Events Policy
Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the regular meeting of March 24, 2026 be adopted as amended to note the Committee of Adjustment at 7:00 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m..
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Community Emergency Preparedness Grant Application-Update", EM-01-03-2026 for information.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorizes the Fire Chief and/or the Treasurer to sign the necessary agreement/contract required to receive the 2025-26 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant and proceed with the mobile towable generator project.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the municipal purchasing policy allows for Department Heads to obtain approval from Council to use the quotation method for purchases over $25,000 for goods and services exceeding the limit; And whereas the Fire Chief is requesting to use a quotation process opposed to a tender process for the purchase of the mobile generator; Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of South Bru
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Drainage Activity Report", report number Drain-01-03-26, for information.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council instructs staff to schedule a meeting with the County planners to discuss the County Official Plan and settlement boundary expansion requests as well as the allocation and understand the risks of submitting all expansion requests to the Province.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the report titled "March 2026 Finance Activity Report", report number FIN-01-03-2026, for information.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried

In the record

145meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,770votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council November 25, 2025
on item 14.2 (Closed item 5.2) *Councillor McDonagh did not return to open session
Council February 13, 2024
in closed session

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