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 (16 motions)
16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 10, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "2026 Budget Summary - FINAL", report number FIN-2026 Budget - FINAL for information.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council receives the report titled Year End Tax 2025, report number Tax-01-02-2026, for information.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council instructs the Deputy-Treasurer/Tax Collector to proceed with the collection of tax arrears, using the Tax Sale Legislation as a means of collection, if necessary. And Further That Council approves the hiring of RealTax Inc. to complete the tax sale process on a cost recovery basis on behalf of the Municipality of South Bruce.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Recreation Program Activity Report", report number RP-01-02-2026, for information.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Economic Development Initiatives", report number ED 01-02-26, for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council approves hiring Nick Veenstra, Saugeen Valley Media, to create marketing video reels with our business owners in the amount of $10,000.00 plus applicable taxes.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council authorizes the Mayor to sign any funding agreements, should the Municipality be successful in its Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program application.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council endorse the Municipal Service Corporation Working Group’s recommendation to retain KPMG LLP to develop a business case study respecting the incorporation of Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling as a Municipal Services Corporation, at a cost of $111,813.27; And that Council understands and acknowledges this initative will be funded by Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the Accounts listing dated February 24, 2026 in the amount of $114,893.91.
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 - December 17, 2025 Belmore Arena Board - October 20, 2025, November 17, 2025
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the Invitation to the 18th Annual Politicians Meeting from the Bruce County and Grey County Federations of Agriculture for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That the resolution received by Council from the Municipality of Magnetawan relating to broadband funding and access, be noted and filed.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That the resolution received by Council from the County of Prince Edward relating to support of Bill 21 - Protect our Food Act, 2025 be noted and filed.
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: 2026-17 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That we do now adjourn at 7:18 p.m., to meet again March 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or, at the call of the Mayor.