The South Bruce Record

Council

March 25, 2025

Who was there

Present (7): Nigel Van Dyk, Mark Goetz, Jeff Goetz, Mark Ireland, Mike McDonagh, Mike Niesen, Ron Schnurr

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (15 motions)

15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 11, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Investment of NWMO Willingness & Exit Funding proceeds", report number FIN-2025-03-1, for information.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council authorizes the creation of an Investment Legacy Fund Policy; And Further That Council authorizes leveraging ONE Investment staff for the optimal delivery and management of the Legacy Fund.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the 2024 Council Remuneration Statement for information.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the 2024 Annual Landfill Monitoring Report for the Teeswater-Culross Landfill Site for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Activity Report - Water/Wastewater", report number PW-03-03-2025 and attachments, for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Recreation and Facilities Department Activity Report", report number REC 01-03-2025, for information.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council awards the contract to Hallman GMC – 2025 Chevrolet Silverado LT in the amount of $56,304.51.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council instructs staff to stay status quo with the pools to be closed on Sundays. Yes: Mark Goetz, Jeff Goetz, Mike Niesen, and Ron Schnurr No: Mark Ireland, Mike McDonagh, and Nigel Van Dyk Motion:
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council instructs staff to draft a letter of support for the identified area to be included in the new County Official Plan; And Further That Council instructs Mayor Goetz to advocate for the identified settlement boundary expansion area at future County Council meetings.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council receives the Accounts listing dated March 25, 2025 in the amount of $1,628,788.74.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receive the cover letter from the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) together with the MIC Closeout report and MIC Impact report for information.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council return to “Open Session” at 10:09 p.m.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That the following By-Law be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2025-25 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That we do now adjourn at 10:10 p.m., to meet again April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or, at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried

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