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 July 10, 2025 Council meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That County Official Plan Amendment Application C-2025-003 by NEOEN c/o MHBC Planning for lands described as CON 4 PT LOT 36, Arran Township, be refused as it is not consistent with the PPS 2024 and the intent of the Bruce County Official Plan.
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried
That the adjustments to the allocation of Behavioural Supports Ontario funding through Ontario Health be approved; and That 2 full-time permanent behavioural support positions be approved and funded through Ontario Health’s Behavioural Support Ontario program.
Moved by Councillor Chris Peabody, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried
That the items listed in the Collections Deaccession Report August 2025 be approved for deaccession from the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Collection.
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
Bruce County Council Minutes – August 7, 2025 That staff be directed to develop and include in the 2026 budget submission, a workplan initiative for a Lakeshore Hub Renovation that includes the addition of the Museum Archives.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Craig, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That a by-law be introduced authorizing the execution of a lease agreement for the Wiarton Ambulance Station between the Corporation of the County of Bruce and Brightshores Health System – Wiarton; and That the Chief of Paramedic Services and/or Director of Corporate Services be authorized to make minor changes and complete the new Lease Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That Council supports County Planning Staff processing requests for Municipal Support Confirmation for the Independent Electricity System Operator – Long Term 2 Request for Proposal process; and That the offer be circulated to local municipalities within the County with the invitation to opt-in to the service; and Bruce County Council Minutes – August 7, 2025 That an amendment to the Fees and Services by-law be brought forward to an upcoming agenda.
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Councillor Milt McIver
Carried
That a by-law be brought forward to implement the recommended changes to the Nuisance Beaver By-law as outlined in this report.
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
Bruce County Council Minutes – August 7, 2025 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)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations; Section 239 (2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, to discuss the following: a. 2025 ONA Bargaining Mandate b. Staffing Update c. Minutes of June 19, 2025
Moved by Deputy Warden Don Murray, seconded by Councillor Jay Kirkland
Carried
That the following by-law be approved: Bruce County Council Minutes – August 7, 2025 By-law 2025-034, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its Regular Meeting held on August 7, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Steve Hammell, seconded by Deputy Warden Don Murray
Carried
That the meeting of Bruce County Council adjourn at 2:10 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Jay Kirkland, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig