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 (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council move into closed session; And further that this portion of the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act , 2001, as indicated; Section 239 Subsection (2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual Section 239 Subsection (2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals Section 239 Subsection (2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege Johnstone & Cowling - Outstanding Accounts Section 239 Subsection (2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual Section 239 Subsection (2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals Organization Update
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Howie Major
Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential verbal report and update provided by the Chief Administrative Officer and Legal & Risk Program Manager at the Special Meeting of Council – Closed Session held July 9, 2025, with respect to the Johnstone & Cowling – Outstanding Accounts.
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Jaz Patel
Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential verbal report and update provided by the Chief Administrative Officer at the Special Meeting of Council – Closed Session held July 9, 2025, with respect to the organization update.
Moved by Jaz Patel, seconded by Roberta Bald
Carried
That the contents of the Special Meeting of Council with Closed Session Agenda for July 9, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Jamie-Lee Ball, seconded by Howie Major
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-074, New Littering By-law, dated July 9, 2025, be received; and 1.That the implementing By-law being By-law 2025-42, as shown in attachment 1, be passed and enacted.
Moved by Jaz Patel, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-075, Parking By-law Amendment - EV Charging Stations be received; and 1. That the implementing By-law being By-law 2025-43, as shown in attachment 1, be passed and enacted.
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-077, Strategic Parking Study Phase 1 Summary, dated July 9, 2025, be received for information
Moved by Roberta Bald, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-079, Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation Report, File No. ZBA-02-25for 1191 Harbourview Drive, dated July 9th, 2025, be received; and That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-02-05 be denied. RES-2025-210 Moved by Sheldon East Seconded by Howie Major **An Amending Motion was then presented: That Staff Report CSR-2025-79, Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. ZBA-02-25 for 1191 Harbourview Drive, dated July 9, 2025, be received; and 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-02-25 to rezone the lands at 1191 Harbourview Drive from Highway Commercial Hold (HC-H) to Highway Commercial Exception 15 Hold (HC-15(H)) zone be approved; and 2. That the implementing Zoning By-law, By-law 2025-45, be passed.
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Howie Major
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Bill Gordon, Deputy Mayor Beth Prost, Councillor Roberta Bald, Councillor Jamie-Lee Ball, Councillor Jaz Patel · Opposed (4): Councillor Sheldon East, Councillor Catherine MacDonald, Councillor Bill Meridis, Councillor Howie Major
That Staff Report CSR-2025-080, 2025 Asset Management Plan, dated July 9, 2025, be received; and 1.That Council accepts this report for information; and 2.That Council adopts the Asset Management Plan in accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure.
Moved by Sheldon East, seconded by Howie Major
Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-81, Purple Bench Program, dated July 9, 2025, be received; and That Council support the Purple Bench Program and direct Staff to install the purple benches and chairs on the Harbour piers as identified in this Report in support of Huronia Transition Homes objectives.
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Beth Prost
Carried
That this Special Meeting of Council with Closed Session adjourn at 7:09 p.m.
Moved by Beth Prost, seconded by Sheldon East
Carried
That this Closed Meeting of Council be adjourned at 4:02 p.m. and that Council now rise and report to Open Session
Moved by Bill Meridis, seconded by Catherine MacDonald