The Minden Hills Record

Regular Council

November 27, 2025

Who was there

Present (7): Bob Carter, Ivan Ingram, Shirley Johannessen, Tammy McKelvey, Pam Sayne, Lisa Schell, Bob Sisson

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 (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Be it resolved that the November 27, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
That Council receives a delegation from OCWA; and Staff Report # 25-15 regarding the Township's Water and Wastewater Rate Study, as information; and That Council directs a revised report back to Council for review and consideration.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approves the following meeting minutes:  November 13, 2025 Regular Council  November 13, 2025 Public Meeting Minutes - PLZBA2025083 (Beamish) Regular Council - 27 Nov 2025 Page 2 of 9  November 13, 2025 Public Meeting Minutes - Fees and Charges
Moved by Councillor Shirley Johannessen, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
Be it resolved that the accounts in the amount of $ 1,804,710.89 be approved for payment.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
That Council directs staff to pull forward the following items for discussion:  11.1 YWCA - 2025 Wrapped in Courage Flag Raising Letter and  11.6 Municipality of Wawa – Rent Protection for Tenants. Regular Council - 27 Nov 2025 Page 3 of 9
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
That Council receives Correspondence and Communication Items 11.2 to 11.5 as information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
Carried
That Council receives Correspondence 11.1 Letter from YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Wrapped in Courage Campaign Flag Raising Request as information; and That Council directs Staff to raise the Wrapped in Courage Flag from November 27 through to December 10, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
Carried
That Council receives resolution RC25177 on behalf of the Municipality of Wawa regarding rent protection for tenants, as information; and That Council supports resolution RC25177 and directs a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Municipality of Wawa.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
That Council receive Report # 25-08 (WM) Blue Box Depot Services - Update, for information.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
That Council receives report #25-13 PW RDS Cultural Centre and Curling Club Roof Update as information; and That Council directs staff to award roof replacement at the Curling Club to ICI Roofing Ltd for a total cost of $177,000 + HST; and That Council delegates to the CAO the award the roof replacement for the Cultural Centre/Library for a cost not to exceed $225,000; and further That Council directs Staff to fund the additional amount from reserves.
Moved by Councillor Shirley Johannessen, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That Council receives report #25-14 PW RDS Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trails Association Land Use Agreement as information; and That Council directs Staff to execute the attached Land Use Agreement between the Township of Minden Hills and the Haliburton Highlands Nordic Trails Association.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
Carried
That Council receive Report #25-41 Administration Proposed 2026 Schedule of Regular Council Meetings, as information; and That Council approve the proposed 2026 Schedule of Regular Council meetings, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Carried
That Council receive Report 25-43 Administration - Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw, as information; and Regular Council - 27 Nov 2025 Page 6 of 9 That By-law 25-118 be
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Referred
Be it resolved that Council proceed into Closed Session at 10:57 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the following:  One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (Performance/Conduct)  One item pursuant to Section 2.39 (3.1) Education and Training (Strategic Plan - Session Overview)
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
Be it resolved that Closed Session adjourned and Open Session resumed at 1:56 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bob Sisson, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
Be it resolved that the direction given in closed session be approved.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell
Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws be received and read a first time, considered read a second time, and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed:  By-law 25-117 Execution of HHNTA Land Use Agreement  By-law 25-118 Comprehensive Fees and Charges, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell
Carried
That By-law 25-119 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting of November 27, 2025 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
Be it resolved that the November 27, 2025 Regular Council Meeting is hereby adjourned at 1:58 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
Carried

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