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 (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 22, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council acknowledges the Long-Term Energy Project - Teeswater Agrivoltaics proposed for property identification number 33228-0089 within the Municipality of South Bruce; And Further That Council receives the IESO Prescribed Form: Evidence of Municipal Support (Energy) and Exhibit A - Form of Municipal Resolution in Support of Proposal Submission included in the delegation by Compass Greenfield Development Inc. relating to the above-noted project; And Further that Council supports the submission of a Proposal for the Long-Term Energy Project located on the Municipal Project Lands and authorizes the Mayor to sign the Exhibit A - Form of Municipal Resolution in Support of Proposal Submission on behalf of Council. Yes: Mark Goetz, Jeff Goetz, Mark Ireland, Mike Niesen, Ron Schnurr, and Nigel Van Dyk No: Mike McDonagh Motion:
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Fire Department Activity Report", report number FD-02-08-2025, for information.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That the road section between 6A and 6B Clinton Street South, Teeswater stay status quo and not declared as surplus land at this time.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the landowner survey information, the HSATV Club responses and information from the County of Bruce regarding costs and responsibilities for maintaining a trail network; And Further That after considering the above information, Council instructs staff to bring back a draft Land Use Agreement for a portion of Sideroad 30 from Concession 2 to Concession 10 for a multi-use / ATV trail system with the Huron Shores ATV Club and the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders for Council's consideration; And Further That Council requests the HSATV Club and the OTF to propose mitigation measures for concerns which would form part of the Agreement. Yes: Mark Goetz, Jeff Goetz, Mark Ireland, and Nigel Van Dyk No: Mike McDonagh, Mike Niesen, and Ron Schnurr Motion:
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council notes and files the complaint received regarding the road conditions on Tower Road and Grubb Road and direct staff to continue monitoring these conditions.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council approves the Municipal Drain Assessment Agreements prepared and presented by the Fischer's and Dalvis Farms Ltd. for the Vollmer Municipal Drain which outlines the share of drainage assessment the owner of each parcel of land should pay related to that Municipal Drain.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That the minutes of the following committees and/or boards be received as presented to Council: Belmore Arena Board - June 16, 2025 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority - March 20, 2025 and May 15, 2025
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the thank you letter from Peter Carter for information.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That the Council return to “Open Session” at 8:42 p.m.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That we do now adjourn at 8:44 p.m., to meet again September 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or, at the call of the Mayor.