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)
11 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda be amended to include the following: A deputation from the Simcoe BIA Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is
Moved by Councillor Veri, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
That the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Masschaele, seconded by Councillor Huffman
Carried
That the deputation be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Columbus, seconded by Councillor Veri
Carried
That staff be directed to bring a report to the January Budget meeting regarding the funding options available.
Moved by Councillor Van Paassen, seconded by Councillor Vandendriessche
Carried
That staff be directed to bring a report to the January Budget meeting regarding: 1. What is the cost if Norfolk County was to add a special levy / community improvement fee to the landowners inside the BIA for garbage pick up per unit (commercial and residential) 2. What is the cost if the BIA levied this directly. 3. Letters x2 year from bylaw or finance to landlords. 4. Cost of effective cameras downtown for bylaw to identify dumping culprits and fine them – compare this to one. 5. Does the municipal act allow Norfolk County to influence the BIA levy? 6. How do Norfolk County / can Norfolk County add special levy to this area or community improvement fee 7. Investigate a joint partnership on municipal blue box pick up & commercial area pick up to reduce costs.
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Brunton
Carried
That the Information Memo regarding the 2026 Strong Mayor Budget Process and Estimated Timelines be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
That report CAO-25-088, 2026 Non-Union Economic Increase be received as information; and That Norfolk County Council approve a 3% economic increase for Non- Union staff effective January 1, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Carried
That CS-25-137 Proposed 2026 User Fees and Service Charges be received as information; and That Council approves the revised User Fees and Service Charges as outlined in Report CS-25-137 not including the Community Center Room Rentals; and Further That staff be directed to prepare the revised User Fees and Service Charges By-Law.
Moved by Councillor Duthie, seconded by Councillor Veri
Carried
That staff bring back a report on Community Center Room hourly rental rates.
Moved by Councillor Vandendriessche, seconded by Councillor Van Paassen
Carried
That report CS-25-136 Proposed 2026 New Budget Initiatives be received as information; and Further that the proposed New Budget Initiatives for $741,900 be
Moved by Councillor Veri, seconded by Councillor Masschaele
Referred
That report CS-25-143 2026 Budget Engagement Campaign Results be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Huffman, seconded by Councillor Columbus
Carried
That Committee be adjourned at 2:20 pm.
Moved by Councillor Veri, seconded by Councillor Masschaele