The South Bruce Record

Council

November 25, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Nigel Van Dyk, Mark Goetz, Mark Ireland, Mike McDonagh, Mike Niesen, Ron Schnurr

Absent (1): Jeff Goetz

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

Declared interests

Councillor Niesenon item 14.2 (Closed item 5.2) *Councillor McDonagh did not return to open session

What was decided (9 motions)

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

That Council receives the delegation presentation from John Bujold of Baker Tilly SGB LLP; And Further That Council accepts the contents of the draft Consolidated Financial Report, as presented therein.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council authorizes OM Moffat to retain B.M. Ross and Associates Limited to provide shovel ready plans to extend the low-pressure sewer system from MH1471 and MH1474 to the Formosa Sewage Pumping Station, via directional drill and as described in their quotation, at a cost of $39,000 plus HST; And Further That the construction and contingency, which could be funded through the Teeswater-Formosa Sanitary Sewer Reserves will be included in the 2026 Capital Budget acknowledging the mayors powers are unfettered.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council authorizes the acceptance of the Tender from 552976 Ontario Limited (Holland) for the supply and application of the 2026 liquid dust suppressant in the amount of $159,558.00 plus applicable taxes,acknowledging the mayor's powers are unfettered.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Water Tower Project Financing 1", report number FIN-01-11-25, for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council approves the bid received from Michael & Wendy Schmidt for the purchase of 8 Adam Street, Mildmay property and further instructs staff to proceed with legal to prepare the necessary documents for the sale.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council receives the report titled Housing Development Agreements, report number CAO-02-11-25, for information.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That the minutes of the following committees and/or boards be received as presented to Council:  Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling - September 17, 2025  Belmore Arena Board - September 15, 2025  Maitland Valley Conservation Authority - September 17, 2025
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the Ontario News Release - Ontario Creating New Conservation Authority Agency to Improve Service Delivery and Protect Communities for information
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That the resolution received by Council from the City of Cambridge regarding rent protection for tenants, be noted and filed.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried

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