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 (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the February 1, 2024 Council meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau
Carried
That the County Official Plan Amendment – C-2023-008 Implementation Amendment be adopted; and, That the appropriate By-law be forwarded to County Council for adoption.
Moved by Councillor Jay Kirkland, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Carried
That Bruce County support the efforts of the Bruce County Plowmen’s Association to host the 2026 International Plowing Match in Bruce County; and That Council support providing start-up funds of up to $100,000, conditions of which would be brought back at a future meeting.
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig
Carried
That the 2024 County-wide tax ratios and class discounts be approved as set out in Appendix 1 and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary tax rates and ratio by-law; and, That the tax relief program for charities and other similar organizations be continued for the 2024 taxation year; and, That the tax relief program for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities be continued for the 2024 taxation year; and, That no Optional Property Classes are recommended.
Moved by Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried
That the capital spending overages outlined in the report for 2023 be allowed to be absorbed in the year-end surplus or deficit as they are immaterial in nature.
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig
Carried
1. That the Warden and Councillor Goetz be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee. 2. That Councillor Craig and Councillor Goetz be appointed to the Community Drug & Alcohol Strategy.
Moved by Deputy Warden Luke Charbonneau, seconded by Councillor Don Murray
Carried
That the following by-law be approved: a. By-law 2024-013 A by-law to restrict the weight of vehicles passing over County bridges.
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That the following by-law be approved: a. By-law 2024 - 014 A by-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 15th day of February, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig