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 (12 motions)
11 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council receives the report titled "Public Works Activity Report", report number PW-01-04-2025 and attachments for information.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council authorizes the acceptance of the Tender from Precision Industries Ltd. for the supply of the 2,600 gallon water tank complete with pump and gravity spray bar in the amount of $47,322.37 plus applicable taxes, to be funded from the sale of surplus equipment (Unit # 85-42) and Road Equipment Reserves.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Finance Activity Report", report number FIN-2025-04-1, for information.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council instructs staff to include phased in development charges for 3 years based on 50%, 75% and 100% within the draft Development Charges By-Law Yes: Mark Ireland, Ron Schnurr, and Nigel Van Dyk No: Mark Goetz, Mike McDonagh, and Mike Niesen Motion:
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Defeated
That Council instructs staff to include the following within the Development Charge bylaw: Type Yes Details Exemptions: churches cemeteries Municipal, County or their local boards of education agricultural uses temporary structures like for like replacement buildings non-residential (i.e. commercial, industrial) Other:
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council approves the Municipal Drain Assessment Agreement prepared and presented by J. Walton and T. Shlegel which outlines the share of drainage assessment each owner should pay related to the Thompson-Lamont-Deyell Municipal Drains.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council regretfully accepts the notice of retirement from Kendra Reinhart Manager of Financial Services/Treasurer effective June 30, 2025; And Further That Council appoints Mike McMurren as Manager of Financial Services/Treasurer effective July 1, 2025.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the Accounts listing dated April 8, 2025 in the amount of $977,629.74.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council instructs staff to bring back report number PW-03-03-2025 relating to the Water Tower.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That the following By-Laws be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2025-27 Being A By-Law to Appoint a Fire Chief for the Municipality of South Bruce Fire Department
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council appoints Councillors Mike Niesen and Ron Schnurr to the Recreation and Facilities Manager Hiring Committee with CAO Martin and a member of Senior Staff.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That we do now adjourn at 8:12 p.m., to meet again April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or, at the call of the Mayor.