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 March 20, 2025 Council meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Councillor Steve Hammell
Carried
That the 2024 budget be amended to include the use of Development Charges Obligatory Reserve Fund in the amount of $447,348, as outlined in Chart 1, and That the 2025 budget be amended to include the use of Development Charges Obligatory Reserve Fund in the amount of $796,871, as outlined in Chart 2.
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That $2,000,000 be transferred to the Affordable Housing Program – Creation of New Units reserve; and, That $825,000 be transferred to the Museum Facilities Reserve; and, That the remainder of the 2024 surplus funds be allocated to the Tax Stabilization Reserve as per existing policy.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That the motion be amended to add: That staff be directed to consider the correspondence from the Municipality of Brockton, dated March 20, 2025, requesting the County support a TIEF agreement for WT Lands LP in advance of developing a County TIEF Affordable Housing Program, based on the authority outlined in the Official Plan and Planning Act to support the ongoing need for housing units and alignment within the County Housing Action Plan.
Moved by Councillor Chris Peabody, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That Council direct staff to engage local municipalities within Bruce County to review and update their Community Improvement Plans, as needed, to enable County participation in a Tax Increment Equivalent Funding program; and That staff develop a program for the County’s participation in Tax Increment Equivalent Funding specifically to support affordable housing for consideration by Council; and Bruce County Council Minutes – April 3, 2025 That staff be directed to consider the correspondence from the Municipality of Brockton, dated March 20, 2025, requesting the County support a TIEF agreement for WT Lands LP in advance of developing a County TIEF Affordable Housing Program, based on the authority outlined in the Official Plan and Planning Act to support the ongoing need for housing units and alignment within the County Housing Action Plan.
Moved by Councillor Jay Kirkland, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig
Carried
That Council proceed to a Closed Session Meeting, in accordance with Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act for the purpose of educating or training the Members on the following: a. Planning Act Training.
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Councillor Steve Hammell
Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2025-019, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 3rd day of April, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Carried
That the meeting of Bruce County Council adjourn at 11:44 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Jay Kirkland, seconded by Councillor Chris Peabody