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 (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 8, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That the Municipality of South Bruce Council Approves the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2025-033 (Fischer) in accordance with the site-specific By-law.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council invites Compass Greenfield Development Inc. back to a future Council meeting following their public engagement.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council receives the 2025 Asset Management Plan, presented by Jasmine Shadd, PSD Citywide for information.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council adopts the updated 2025 Asset Management Plan, as presented; And Further That Council acknowledges the importance of sustainable infrastructure funding and will consider the tax increase recommendations in the Asset Management Plan as a target for long-term financial sustainability, and will strive to incorporate these recommendations into future budgets, subject to annual review and affordability.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Building Department - Landowner Agreement", report number CBO-01-07-2025, for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Activity Report - Water/Wastewater", report number PW-02-07-2025 and attachments, for information.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council instructs staff to submit an application to the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility 2025-2026 Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant for a new accessible washroom and other facility upgrades at Formosa Community Centre.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Municipal Drain Update - Black Creek and Bell", report number Drain-03-07-25, for information.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That the minutes of the following committees and/or boards be received as presented to Council: Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - April 16, 2025 and May 21, 2025 Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling - June 18, 2025
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council hereby supports the resolution received from the Municipality of Brockton formally opposing the adoption or implementation of the “15-Minute City” concept, or any potential restrictions to personal freedoms in any local, regional, or provincial planning policy affecting this municipality; And That this Council affirms its support for rural living, agricultural viability, hamlets, villages and towns, and the right of residents to travel freely and access services beyond arbitrary geographic boundaries; And further that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) MPP Lisa Thompson and the County of Bruce.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That the following By-Laws be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2025-51 Being a By-law to Amend the Municipality of South Bruce Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 2024-34, As Amended (Fischer) 2025-52 Being a By-law to Adopt an Asset Management Plan
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That the Municipality of South Bruce Council approves the minutes of settlement regarding the ongoing litigation involving the Adam Street Reconstruction Project and further authorizes the Mayor and CAO to sign on behalf of Council subject to minor changes, if required.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That we do now adjourn at 9:28 p.m., to meet again August 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or, at the call of the Mayor.