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 (5 motions)
5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the March 2, 2023 and March 23, 2023 Council Sessions be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Don Murray, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried
That staff be directed to bring back a report in response to the request for funding of the Addictions & Mental Health Wellness and Treatment Centre.
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Councillor Garry Michi
Carried
That the minutes of the following meetings be approved: March 2, 2023 Corporate Services Committee Executive Committee Human Services Committee Information Technology Services Committee Museum Committee Paramedic Services Committee March 23, 2023 Executive Committee Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management Planning and Development Committee March 30, 2023 Planning and Development Committee
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Councillor Luke Charbonneau
Carried
Whereas, the Ontario Ministry of Energy is seeking feedback on the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Pathways to Decarbonization (P2D) study; And Whereas, the P2D study has assessed that, to achieve a zero emissions electricity system and meet projected demand peaks by 2050, 69,000 megawatts of non-emitting supply and 5,000 megawatts of conservation is required, in addition to the current system and already committed procurements. And Whereas, the Minister has struck an Electrification and Energy Transition Panel to advise the government on the highest value opportunities to prepare to meet these needs. And Whereas, the Ministry has recently posted a notice of consultation (closing on May 14, 2023) on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO), entitled IESO Pathways to Decarbonization Study, to inform the Panel’s advice to the government on this issue; And Whereas, the P2D study recommends that the government should begin the planning and siting work for new nuclear generating facilities in Ontario. And Whereas, Bruce County is host to the world’s largest nuclear power generating station And Whereas, as a nuclear host community, Bruce County is ideally suited to advise the Minister’s Panel and the government on public consultation and other considerations when it comes to siting new nuclear facilities in Ontario. And Whereas, as a nuclear host community, the County of Bruce wishes to express support for the siting of new nuclear facilities in Ontario and for
Moved by Councillor Luke Charbonneau, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig
Carried
That the following by-laws be approved: By-law 2023-020 A by-law to delegate certain matters related to Consents, Part Lot Control By- laws passed by Local Municipalities, Validation Certificates and Local Official Plans and Local Official Plan Amendments By-law 2023-021 A by-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 6th day of April, 2023
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver