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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the December 19, 2024 Council meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That a by-law be passed to adopt the Fees and Charges for 2025, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Jay Kirkland, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That Council approve the 2025 Budget with a 4.92% tax levy increase; That Council direct staff to bring forward the 2025 Budget by-law to the January 23, 2025, Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Councillor Steve Hammell
Carried
That the following by-laws be approved: By-law 2025-001, being a by-law to authorize temporary borrowing of money to meet the current expenditures for the year 2025; and By-law 2025-002, being a by-law to establish fees and charges for the Corporation of the County of Bruce.
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Councillor Chris Peabody
Carried
That County Council support the Municipality of Kincardine's resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
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)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to discuss: a. Appointments of Board Members to the Grey Bruce Board of Health b. Approval of Minutes - September 19, 2024
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried
That Councillor Kenneth Craig, Councillor Jay Kirkland and Deputy Warden Don Murray be appointed to the Grey Bruce Board of Health for the 2025-2026 term.
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2025-003, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 9th day of January, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Councillor Chris Peabody
Carried
That the meeting of Bruce County Council adjourn at 11:30 a.m.
Moved by Deputy Warden Don Murray, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz