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 (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the Budget meeting of February 5, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council instructs staff to get a third party assessment of both arena refrigeration systems, outside our current contracted service, which includes but is not limited to, the equipment generally, timelines for rebuilds and replacements and impacts of September ice on equipment.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "2026 Operating Budget for Building, Animal & Protection Services ", report number CBO-OPBUDGET-1-2026, for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council approves the 2026 Mildmay Water and Teeswater Water base rates of $670.00, being a 3.9% ($25.00) increase from 2025.
Moved by Mike Niesen, seconded by Mark Ireland
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Health & Safety Operational Budget 2026", report number HS-OPBUDGET-01-2026, for information.
Moved by Ron Schnurr, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council instructs staff to prepare a report on facility rentals outlining current usage.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Jeff Goetz
Carried
That Council receives the report titled "Horticultural Society Hanging Flower Basket Request", report number Rec-01-02-2026, for information.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That Council instructs staff to amend the operating budget to include joining the Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit, to be funded from the Legacy Fund interest; And Further That Council instructs staff to report back with the Partnership Agreement and final costing; And Further That Council requests semi-annual usage reports from SMART.
Moved by Jeff Goetz, seconded by Ron Schnurr
Carried
That Council approves, in principle, the Draft Operating Budget for 2026, as amended; And Further That Council instructs the Treasurer to provide Notice and bring forward the final budget for approval by by-law.
Moved by Mark Ireland, seconded by Mike Niesen
Carried
That we do now adjourn at 4:15 p.m., to meet again February 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or, at the call of the Mayor.