The Bruce County Record

Bruce County Council

November 16, 2023

Who was there

Present (8): Remote Luke Charbonneau, Brockton Kenneth Craig, Mark Goetz, Steve Hammell, Caleb Hull, Milt McIver, Don Murray, Chris Peabody

Absent (1): Jay Kirkland

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 November 2, 2023 Council meeting be approved; and That the minutes of the following Committee Meetings be approved: November 2, 2023:  Executive  Corporate Services  Museum
Moved by Councillor Don Murray, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Carried
That the Development Charges Background Study dated July 20, 2023 be approved; and That the phase-in be extended to the following: 2023-0%; 2024-25%; 2025-40%; 2026-55%; 2027-65%; 2028-75%; 2029-85%; 2030-95%; 2031-100%; and That the draft Development Charges By-law, as amended, be recommended for approval.
Moved by Councillor Luke Charbonneau, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig
Carried
That the Paramedic Services department surplus created by funding received above budgeted levels be transferred to the Paramedic Services Reserve at year-end, up to a limit of $300,000, for use in the 2024 budget.
Moved by Councillor Luke Charbonneau, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig
Carried
That the December 21, 2023 Council Meeting be cancelled and rescheduled to December 14, 2023; and That the 2024 Council Meeting schedule be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Councillor Don Murray
Carried
That Council endorse the Intergovernmental Relations Office policy agenda, and associated delegation requests for ROMA in January 2024.
Moved by Councillor Luke Charbonneau, seconded by Councillor Mark Goetz
Carried
That the Committee be responsible for completing the annual performance review for the Chief Administrative Officer.
Moved by Councillor Luke Charbonneau, seconded by Councillor Don Murray
Carried
That the Striking Committee Terms of Reference be approved; and That the Committee be responsible for completing the annual performance review for the Chief Administrative Officer.
Moved by Alternate Councillor Caleb Hull, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig
Carried
That a by-law be introduced for the inclusion of new stop signs; and That By-law 2022-065 be repealed.
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Councillor Don Murray
Carried
That the following by-laws be approved: a. By-law 2023-046 A By-law to Appoint a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer effective December 16, 2023. b. By-law 2023-047 A By-law to adopt the Budget for the year 2024. c. By-law 2023-048 A By-law to establish Development Charges for the County of Bruce, as amended
Moved by Councillor Mark Goetz, seconded by Councillor Luke Charbonneau
Carried
That Council proceed to a Closed to the Public Session in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2), as follows:  (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; - Legal Matter - Planning  (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; - Legal Matter - Long- Term Care  Approval of Executive Committee Closed Minutes - November 2, 2023
Moved by Councillor Don Murray, seconded by Councillor Kenneth Craig
Carried
That the following by-law be approved: a. By-law 2023-049 A by-law to confirm proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 16th day of November, 2023. That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2023-048, a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 16th day of November, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Milt McIver, seconded by Councillor Don Murray
Carried

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