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 (11 motions)
10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the September 4, 2025 Council meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Councillor Steve Hammell
Carried
That, subject to comments arising from the public meeting, County Official Plan Amendment C-2025-002 be approved; and That the Director/Manager be authorized to sign the Decision Sheets for Local Official Plan Amendment L-2025-002 and Consent for new lot creation B-2025-013 as more than one member(s) of the public has objected to the applications.
Moved by Councillor Chris Peabody, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That the 2025 Bruce County Asset Management Plan be approved as presented, and; That the financial implications of the Asset Management Plan be brought forward as part of the 2026 budget process for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig
Carried
That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to execute a Transfer Payment Agreement between Bruce County and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and That the 2025/2026 Canada Ontario Community Housing Investment Plan be approved; and Bruce County Council Minutes – September 18, 2025 That the 2025/2026 Ontario Priority Housing Investment Plan be approved; and That the 2025/2026 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan be approved.
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Councillor Chris Peabody
Carried
That consideration of the staff recommendation to approve a permanent full-time Paramedic Services Logistics Technician position and a permanent full-time Business Integration Manager position be
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Deferred
That a by-law be brought forward to approve the Boundary Road Agreement with Grey County, attached as Attachment 1 to report TES-2025-017, dated September 18, 2025, titled “Boundary Road Agreement with Grey County 2025-2035”.
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That a by-law be brought forward to approve the Winter Service Agreement with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula as Attachment 1 to report TES-2025-018, dated September 18, 2025, titled “Winter Maintenance Service Agreement with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula”.
Moved by Councillor Chris Peabody, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2025-039, being a by-law to Authorize an Agreement with the County of Grey for the maintenance and repair of boundary roads, bridges, infrastructure and winter maintenance activities; and By-law 2025-040, being a by-law to adopt Amendment Number C-2025- 002 to the County of Bruce Official Plan.
Moved by Councillor Jay Kirkland, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig
Carried
That Council proceed to a Closed Session Meeting, in accordance with the following section(s) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended: Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, to discuss the following: a. Legal Matter - Planning b. Minutes of August 7, 2025
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2025-041, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 18th day of September 2025
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Carried
That the meeting of Bruce County Council adjourn at 12:45 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Jay Kirkland, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz