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 (26 motions)
26 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the regular meeting of March 24, 2026 be adopted as amended to note the Committee of Adjustment at 7:00 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m..
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That the Municipality of South Bruce Council APPROVES the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2026-012 (McGlynn) in accordance with the site-specific By-law.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Community Emergency Preparedness Grant Application-Update", EM-01-03-2026 for information.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council authorizes the Fire Chief and/or the Treasurer to sign the necessary agreement/contract required to receive the 2025-26 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant and proceed with the mobile towable generator project.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
Whereas the municipal purchasing policy allows for Department Heads to obtain approval from Council to use the quotation method for purchases over $25,000 for goods and services exceeding the limit; And whereas the Fire Chief is requesting to use a quotation process opposed to a tender process for the purchase of the mobile generator; Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of South Bruce Council taking into consideration the purchasing and procurement policy approves the use of the quotation policy for the purchase of the mobile generator.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Drainage Activity Report", report number Drain-01-03-26, for information.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council Reconsiders the vote on the following resolution: motion M24-214 That Council approves the three (3) Municipal Drain Assessment Agreements prepared and presented by Wilhelmus Vloet and Ron Douglas which outlines the share of drainage assessment each owner should pay related to the Kieffer-Kelly, O'Malley and Schiestel Municipal Drains. All members of Council were present at the meeting it was adopted.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council amends motion M24-214 by striking out the word "three (3)" and inserting the word "two (2)" between "the" and "Municipal" and by striking out the words "and Schiestel" and by inserting the word "and" between "Kieffer-Kelly" and "O'Malley".
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council approves the two (2) Municipal Drain Assessment Agreements prepared and presented by Wilhelmus Vloet and Ron Douglas which outlines the share of drainage assessment each owner should pay related to the Kieffer-Kelly and O'Malley Municipal Drains.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Settlement Boundary Expansion Area", report number ED-01-03-26 for information.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council instructs staff to schedule a meeting with the County planners to discuss the County Official Plan and settlement boundary expansion requests as well as the allocation and understand the risks of submitting all expansion requests to the Province.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "March 2026 Finance Activity Report", report number FIN-01-03-2026, for information.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council receives the Accounts listing dated March 24, 2026 in the amount of $1,705,823.34.
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: Tree Committee - September 24, 2025 Belmore Arena Board - February 16, 2026 Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling and 2025 Draft Financial Statement - February 18, 2026
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the copies of the letters from Bluewater District School Board to the Ombudsman and the Minister of Education relating to the Removal of School Board Trustees for information.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council receives the letter from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority regarding the Conservation Authority amalgamations, for information.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council receives the email Save the Date for the Clean Energy Frontier Conference 2026 from the Nuclear Innovation Institute for information.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council hereby supports the resolution received from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula requesting that curbside solid waste and recycling contractors set up a Short Message Service (SMS) and collaborate with the municipality in order for citizens to receive text updates relating to rescheduling or delays within their relevant sections; And further that this resolution be sent back to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That the following By-Laws be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2026-25 Being a By-law to Amend the Municipality of South Bruce Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 2024-34, As Amended (McGlynn) 2026-27 Being a By-law Deeming Block 24, Plan 3M167, Municipality of South Bruce Not to be a Lot on a Registered Plan of Subdivision 2026- 28 Being a By-law to Authorize a General Service Agreement (Naloxone Kits) between the Grey Bruce Public Health and the Municipality of South Bruce
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That the following By-Law be Read a First and Second Time and numbered as follows: 2026-26 Being a By-law Deeming Lot 12, Plan 3M167, Municipality of South Bruce Not to be a Lot on a Registered Plan of Subdivision
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council temporarily adjourns at 7:02 p.m. to meet as a Committee of Adjustment and so hold a Public Meeting.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council resumes the Regular meeting of Council at 7:11 p.m.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That the Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 7:12 p.m. to discuss: 14.1 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (proposed sale of land);
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That the Council return to “Open Session” at 7:26 p.m.
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: 2026-29 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 Mark Ireland
Carried
That we do now adjourn at 7:27 p.m., to meet again April 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or, at the call of the Mayor.