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 (24 motions)
19 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council adjourn its Regular meeting at 9:02 AM to proceed into a Public Meeting regarding Report # 25-82 (Planning) - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment PLZBA2025091
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
That Council adjourned its Public Meeting and resumes its Regular Council meeting at 9:11 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Bob Sisson, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
That Council receives a presentation on behalf of EORN regarding Cell Gap Project C8268 Brady Lake Tower, as information.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That Council receives a presentation from Spectra Point on behalf of Rogers Communications regarding a proposed Telecommunication Tower C8268 Brady Lake, as information
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
That Council receives a delegation from Donna and James Conn in opposition of the Proposed Rogers Communication Tower (C8268) Brady Lake Road, as information.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
That Council receives a delegation from Donna Conn on behalf of Heather Conn, in opposition of the Proposed Rogers Communication Tower (C8268) Brady Lake Road, as information.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
Carried
That Council receives a delegation from Emillie Jones in opposition of the Proposed Rogers Telecommunication Tower (C8268) Brady Lake Road, as information.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell
Carried
That Council receive Report 25-83 (Planning) as information; and That Council concurs the public consultation has been completed in accordance with ISED protocol and tower site C8268 complies with land use requirements of the Township Official Plan and Zoning By-law, subject to the requirements identified in the letter of concurrence; and further That By-law 25-121 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Statement of Concurrence be
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Bob Carter, Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, Councillor Tammy McKelvey, Councillor Ivan Ingram, Councillor Shirley Johannessen, Councillor Pam Sayne · Opposed (1): Councillor Bob Sisson
Be it resolved that Council approves the November 27, 2025 Regular Council meeting minutes.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
Be it resolved that the accounts in the amount of $ 96,921.36 be approved for Regular Council - 11 Dec 2025 Page 4 of 10 payment.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Carried
That Council receives correspondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the Black Bear Harvest Management in Ontario as information.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Carried
That Council receive Report # 25-09 (WM) Blue Box Depot Services Agreement - Change Notice, for information; and That Council approves the Change Notice to the existing Depot Operation Agreement with Circular Materials for blue box services at Minden Hills waste disposal sites, segregating non-eligible blue box Regular Council - 11 Dec 2025 Page 5 of 10 material, for the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, based on the terms outlined in the Change Notice (Attachment 1); and further That By-law #25-122 (Attachment 2) authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the Change Notice be
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Referred
That Council receive report # 25-25 – Community Services Department – Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated October 14, 2025, as information.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
That Council receive Report 25-82 (Planning) as information; and That By-law 25-120 to approve a Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands subject to PLZBA2025091, be
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell
Referred
That Council receives Report 25-84 (Planning) as information; and That Council directs staff to proceed with the zoning by-law amendment for Snowdon Park and schedule the public meeting as required under the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Defeated
That Council receives Report 25-16 Finance - Proposed Revisions to 2025 Tax Rate By-Law, as information; and That By-Law #25-126, being a by-law to authorize levying the rates of taxation for 2025, to establish the due date for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and interest to be added to unpaid taxes, be
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Referred
That Council receives report 25-45 Administration - Procedure By- law Review, as information; and That Staff proceed with notice to the public regarding proposed changes; and That the draft Procedure By-law be brought back to the January 8, 2026 Regular Council meeting for consideration and adoption.
Moved by Councillor Shirley Johannessen, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That Council receives Report 25-44 Administration - 2026 Municipal and School Board Election Voting Method Agreement, as information; and That Council waives Section 10 of the procurement policy and directs staff to proceed with securing tabulators with Voatz Canada LTD.; and That By-laws 25-123 To authorize the execution of an agreement between the Township and Voatz Canada, be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Referred
Be it resolved that Council proceed into Closed Session at 11:53 a.m. for the purpose of discussing One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(j) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; (Finances)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
Be it resolved that Closed Session adjourned and Open Session resumes at 1:01 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
Be it resolved that the direction given in closed session be approved.
Moved by Councillor Bob Sisson, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
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 25-120 Zoning By-law Amendment PLZBA2025091 (Dixon) By-law 25-121 Communication Tower C8268 Tower Regular Council - 11 Dec 2025 Page 9 of 10 By-law 25-122 To execute an Agreement with Circular Materials By-law 25-123 To execute an Agreement with Voatz Canada Ltd By-law 25-124 To Authorize the use of Internet and Telephone Voting and Tabulators By-law 25-125 To appoint a Director of Finance-Treasurer By-law 25-126 2025 Tax Rate
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That By-law 25-127 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting of December 11, 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 Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Carried
Be it resolved that the December 11, 2025 Regular Council Meeting is hereby adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey