The Bruce County Record

Don Murray

Councillor · seen 2022-03-03 to 2026-03-19 · served 2022–2026

former not seated on the current council

72substantive motions movedof 79 meetings the minutes record them at
35procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
106substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
16meetings recorded absentof 79 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (16)

Bruce County CouncilMarch 19, 2026
Bruce County Housing CorporationAugust 7, 2025
Long-Term Care Homes Committee of ManagementAugust 7, 2025
Long-Term Care Homes Committee of ManagementMay 1, 2025
Bruce County CouncilMay 1, 2025
Bruce County Public Library BoardJune 19, 2024
Human Services CommitteeJuly 6, 2023
Museum CommitteeJuly 6, 2023
Corporate Services CommitteeJuly 6, 2023
Transportation and Environmental Services CommitteeJuly 6, 2023
Corporate Services CommitteeJune 1, 2023
Long-Term Care Homes Committee of ManagementJune 1, 2023
Human Resources CommitteeJune 1, 2023
Paramedic ServicesJune 1, 2023
Bruce County CouncilJune 1, 2023
Museum CommitteeJune 1, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 72)

That the items listed in the Collections Deaccession Report August 2026 be approved for deaccession from the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Collection.
Bruce County Council, August 6, 2026 · Carried
That the 2026 budget be amended to include additional revenue and associated expenditures in the amount of $152,436.48, reflecting funding received from Bruce Power to undertake a Growth Forecast Study.
Bruce County Council, July 16, 2026 · Carried
That a by-law be passed to authorize the execution of a Tax Increment Equivalent Funding Grant Agreement, as endorsed by Brockton Council on May 12, 2026, for a residential housing development owned by WT Lands LP in Eastridge, Walkerton.
Bruce County Council, July 16, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2026-034, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 16th day of July 2026
Bruce County Council, July 16, 2026 · Carried
That the advocacy position outlined in Report GR-2026-030 be endorsed; And further that staff continue to monitor legislative developments and report back to Council as additional details become available.
Bruce County Council, June 18, 2026 · Carried
That the updated Human Resources Policy D02 - Salary and Compensation Administration be approved.
Bruce County Council, June 18, 2026 · Carried
That a by-law be passed to authorize the acquisition of Part 16 and 17 on Reference Plan 3R10651, adjacent to Bruce Road 6 in Ripley; and That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and all documentation required to complete the acquisition.
Bruce County Council, June 18, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the Municipality of Brockton’s request to enter into a Tax Increment Equivalent Agreement for the WT Lands LP development in Eastridge, Brockton; and That Council direct staff to provide the Tax Increment Equivalent Funding Grant agreement, attached to Report CD0-2026-005, to Brockton Council for consideration to facilitate the County participation in the local TIEF program.
Bruce County Council, April 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council endorse the comments attached to Report GR-2026- 013 and direct staff to submit the comments to the Province of Ontario as part of the Ontario Regulatory consultation for Proposal #53573
Bruce County Council, April 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council endorse the comments attached to Report GR-2026- 006 and direct staff to submit the comments to the Province of Ontario as part of the Ontario Regulatory consultation for Proposal #53053.
Bruce County Council, February 19, 2026 · Carried
That County Council direct staff to include the boundary adjustments identified as Lines 23-28 in the Draft Official Plan.
Bruce County Council, February 19, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the July 3, 2025 Striking Committee meeting be approved as circulated.
Striking Committee, December 18, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to submit the “Recommended Comments - Responses to the ERO Posting” listed on pages 4-7 in report PD- 2025-038 as the County’s Comments on ERO posting 025-1257, as amended.
Bruce County Council, December 18, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2013-005, being a By-law to Establish Personnel Policies for all Employees of the Corporation of the County of Bruce, its Boards and Committees, be rescinded.
Bruce County Council, December 4, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2025-051, being a by-law to rescind By-law 2013-005, a By-law to Establish Personnel Policies for all Employees of the County of Bruce, its Boards and Committees.
Bruce County Council, December 4, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2025-050, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 20th day of November 2025.
Bruce County Council, November 20, 2025 · Carried
That the County showcase contribution be set at $100,000; and further, That an additional loan of $100,000 for the IPM be approved.
Bruce County Council, October 9, 2025 · Carried
That Council support proceeding with the Bruce, Grey, Dufferin, Wellington and Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) regional transit project in 2026, with the understanding that additional information concerning service routes and costs will be provided in 2026 before any further longer-term financial commitments would be considered; And That the Bruce County allocation of $145,000 for pa
Bruce County Council, October 2, 2025 · Carried
That the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule, attached as Schedule A to the report dated September 18, 2025, titled “2026 Council Meeting Schedule”, be approved as presented.
Bruce County Council, September 4, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-laws be approved: By-law 2025-035, being a by-law to provide for the removal of nuisance beavers in the County of Bruce; and Bruce County Council Minutes – September 4, 2025 By-law 2025-036, being a by-law to appoint a municipal auditor for the 2025-2028 fiscal years; and By-law 2025-037, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a lease agreement between the Corporation o
Bruce County Council, September 4, 2025 · Carried
That the 2024 Audit Report as presented by MNP LLP be accepted and received for information; and, That the 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements be approved.
Bruce County Council, May 15, 2025 · Carried
That approval be given, in advance of the 2026 capital budget approval, to commit to the purchase and replacement of four HVAC rooftop condensing units at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre with a proposed budget of $589,000.
Bruce County Council, May 15, 2025 · Carried
That the motion be amended to defer consideration of a County Tax Increment Equivalent Fund (TIEF) Program to a future meeting, to allow for the consideration of additional information from staff; and That the report be
Bruce County Council, May 15, 2025 · Referred
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2025-025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 15th day of May 2025
Bruce County Council, May 15, 2025 · Carried
That the actions listed in the "Implications of Tariffs for Bruce County" report be endorsed by Council and through these actions staff will continue to look for opportunities to mitigate the impacts of tariffs on Bruce County.
Bruce County Council, March 20, 2025 · Carried
That the main motion be amended to add: 4. That the federal and provincial governments be requested to remove interprovincial trade barriers.
Bruce County Council, March 20, 2025 · Carried
That the Striking Committee endorse the revisions to the CAO Performance Evaluation Policy and recommend the policy update, as amended to Council; and That the Striking Committee recommend the 2025 Performance Review timeline to Council consistent with Appendix A of the Policy as amended.
Striking Committee, March 6, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-laws approved: By-laws 2025-008 to 2025-015 inclusive, being by-laws to authorize the execution of Municipal Planning Services Agreements with the eight lower tier municipalities of Bruce County.
Bruce County Council, March 6, 2025 · Carried
That the motion be amended to strike +/- 1.60 hectare and replace it with +/- 3.86 hectares.
Bruce County Council, February 6, 2025 · Carried
That the motion be amended as follows: -strike "on an annual basis" and replace with "for 2025"; and -strike "as outlined in Option 2 of the Staff Report #CS-2025-005 dated February 6, 2025" and replace with "in the amount of 50% of actual costs that are not covered by provincial funding"; and -add "That funding for future years be
Bruce County Council, February 6, 2025 · Deferred
That approval be given, in advance of the 2026 capital budget approval, to commit to the purchase of one (1) tandem axle cab and chassis snowplow with a proposed budget of $441,000.
Bruce County Council, January 23, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2024-071, being a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 5th day of December 2024
Bruce County Council, December 5, 2024 · Carried
That Council direct staff to remove the Health Care Funding in the amount of $75,000.
Bruce County Council, November 7, 2024 · Carried
That Council direct staff to defer the Lead Infrastructure, Networks and Design Analyst position in the amount of $145,642 from 2025 to a future year.
Bruce County Council, November 7, 2024 · Carried
That Council direct staff to remove Support Asset Lifecycle Management item in the amount of $77,000 to a future year.
Bruce County Council, November 7, 2024 · Carried
That Council direct staff to bring forward the Budget By-law to the January 9, 2025, Council meeting; That Council direct staff to set the 2025 tax levy increase to 5.00%.
Bruce County Council, November 7, 2024 · Carried
That the 2025 Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Response Time Performance Plan Report be approved and submitted to the Ministry of Health on or before October 31, 2024.
Bruce County Council, October 17, 2024 · Carried
That a by-law be introduced authorizing the Warden and Clerk to execute a Project Funding Agreement between Bruce County and Russell Meadows Non-Profit Accommodations for the Ontario Priority Housing Initiative’s repair component; and That a by-law be introduced authorizing the Warden and Clerk to execute a Project Funding Agreement between Bruce County and Formosa Senior’s Non-Profit Accommodatio
Bruce County Council, October 17, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2024-059, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 17th day of October, 2024.
Bruce County Council, October 17, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes of the September 19, 2024 Council meeting be approved as circulated.
Bruce County Council, October 3, 2024 · Carried

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