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 (6 motions)
5 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That Report CS-25-147 Draft 2026 Rate Budget and all attachments be received as information; and That the Rate Budget with the 2026 Net Rate Requirement of $36,148,000 and 2026 Rate Capital Budget totaling $8,511,000 be adopted; and That the 2027-2035 Rate Capital Forecast be received as information, in the amount of $416,894,000; and Further that the 2026 Water & Wastewater Rates, as presented on October 28, 2025 be approved and applied to all consumption occurring on or after January 1, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Veri, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That CS-25-035 be received as information; and Further that Council endorses the subsidy for property taxes on Water and Wastewater facilities (all properties) beginning in 2026.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Veri
Defeated
That CS-25-035 be received as information
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
That Council waive the remainder of the amendment period for the 2026 Rate Budget review; And that the 2026 Rate Budget, as presented and amended to date, be forwarded to the Mayor for consideration and approval under the Strong Mayor Powers provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That Council be adjourned at 12:16 pm.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Columbus