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 December 4, 2025 Inaugural Session and the December 18, 2025 Council meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Jay Kirkland, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Carried
That Council endorse the amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Municipality of Kincardine, the Town of Saugeen Shores, and the County of Bruce regarding the Bruce C Nuclear Project; and That Council authorize the Warden and Clerk to sign the amended MOU on behalf of the County.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That the outstanding resident receivable for Brucelea Haven in the amount of $18,183.85, be allocated as an allowance for bad debt; and Bruce County Council Minutes – January 8, 2026 That the outstanding resident receivable for Gateway Haven in the amount of $7,736.39 be written off as per the balance at December 10, 2025, and the cost absorbed in the 2025 year-end surplus/deficit.
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That the Director, Museum and Cultural Services be approved for out-of-province travel to attend the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Truth, Reconciliation & Leadership Program.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That the Striking Committee Report CAO-2026-002 be received; and That the existing appointments to Committees and Boards, attached to this report as Appendix 1, remain in effect.
Moved by Councillor Chris Peabody, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That the following by-laws be approved: By-law 2026-001, being a by-law to authorize temporary borrowing of money to meet the current expenditures for the year 2026; and By-law 2026-002, being a by-law to adopt the budget for the County of Bruce for the year 2026.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2026-003, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held on the 8th day of January, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That the meeting of Bruce County Council adjourn at 10:22 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray