The Bruce County Record

Bruce County Council

May 7, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Steve Hammell, Diane Huber, Jay Kirkland, Milt McIver, Chris Peabody

Absent (2): Remote Luke Charbonneau, Brockton Kenneth Craig

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)

11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the April 23, 2026 Council meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Chris Peabody, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That the Emergency Treatment Funding Agreement with Health Canada for the period of April 2026 to March 2027 as attached to Report CS-2026-016 be approved; and further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign the Health Canada Emergency Treatment Funding Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Chris Peabody, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Carried
That the items listed in Attachment 1, “Archival Items Recommended for Deaccession - May 2026”, be approved for deaccession from the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre’s collection.
Moved by Alternate Councillor Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That the updates to the delegation by-law for Plans of Subdivision and Plans of Condominium attached to Report PD-2026-021 be approved by by-law.
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried
That staff be directed to submit the recommended comments identified in Attachment 1 to Report PD-2026-020 to the Province through the Environmental Registry of Ontario.
Moved by Alternate Councillor Diane Huber, seconded by Alternate Councillor Mike Hinchberger
Carried
That the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2026–2030 be endorsed.
Moved by Alternate Councillor Diane Huber, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Carried
That the following by-laws be approved: By-law 2026-022, being a by-law to delegate certain matters related to plans of subdivision and plans of condominium.
Moved by Alternate Councillor Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Carried
That item 13 (a) be supported and presented to the local municipalities for their support.
Moved by Alternate Councillor Diane Huber, seconded by Councillor Steve Hammell
Carried
That Council proceed to a Closed Session in accordance with Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended regarding labour relations or employee negotiations; to discuss the following: a. Minutes - April 23, 2026 Bruce County Council Minutes – May 7, 2026 b. Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) Bargaining Mandate
Moved by Councillor Jay Kirkland, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried
That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2026-023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held on the 7th day of May 2026.
Moved by Alternate Councillor Mike Hinchberger, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Carried
That the meeting of Bruce County Council adjourn at 10:15 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried

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