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 (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 23, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Community Emergency Preparedness Grant Application", EM-01-10-2025 for information.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council instructs staff to submit an application to the Ontario Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response's Community Emergency Preparedness Grant for the purchase of a towable generator up to $50,000, to be completely funded by the grant.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Public Works Activity Report", report number PW-01-10-2025 for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council approves the Off-Road User's Agreement for Sideroad 30 between Concession 2 and Concession 10, for a 10-year term, until March 31, 2035, with the Huron Shores ATV Club and Ontario Federation of Trail Riders in principle; And Further That Council instructs staff to bring back a By-law to formally authorize the Agreement. Yes: Mark Goetz, Jeff Goetz, Mark Ireland, Mike Niesen, Ron Schnurr, and Nigel Van Dyk No: Mike McDonagh Motion:
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Activity Report - Water/Wastewater", report number PW-02-10-2025 and attachments, for information.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council directs the Treasurer and Operations Manager to move forward with Option 2 in report number FIN-01-10-25 being to prepare an updated Fee By-law to establish a consistent connection fee structure that applies to both Wastewater systems in South Bruce; And Further that the proposed connection fee structure and suggested amounts be brought back to Council for review and approval prior to implementation.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the report titled Payment In Lieu of Parking, report number CAO-01-10-25, for information.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the report titled Administrative Report, report number CAO-02-10-25, for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council receives the report titled Housing Development Agreements, report number CAO-03-10-25, for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That the minutes of the following committees and/or boards be received as presented to Council: Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - June 18, 2025 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority - July 17, 2025 Tourism Committee - June 25, 2025
Moved by Mark Ireland, 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: 2025-70 Being a By-law to Adopt a Payment in Lieu of Parking Policy 2025-71 Being a By-law to authorize the signing of a Development Amending Agreement between the Municipality of South Bruce and 1001218318 Ontario Inc. 2025-72 Being a By-law to authorize the signing of a Development Agreement between the Municipality of South Bruce and Luyten 2025-73 Being a By-law to Authorize a Source Protection Plan – Part IV Enforcement Transfer Agreement
Moved by Ron Schnurr, 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: 2025-74 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce.