The Minden Hills Record

Regular Council

January 22, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): 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 (17 motions)

17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Be it resolved that the January 22, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
That Council receives a proposal for partnership on behalf of the Cultural Centre Foundation regarding the Cultural Centre Gift Shop as information; and That Council directs a report back from Staff on the proposed partnership agreement including HST and insurance.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That Council receives a presentation from Quantum Passivhaus regarding the Regular Council - 22 Jan 2026 Page 2 of 9 Lochlin Community Centre Construction Project, as information.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approves the meeting minutes as follows:  January 6, 2026 Special Council  January 8, 2026 Regular Council
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
Be it resolved that the accounts in the amount of $ 4,033,281.98 be approved for payment.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
That Council receives correspondence and communication items 11.1 to 11.7, as information
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That Council receives the Capital Report for the 4th quarter as information.
Moved by Councillor Bob Sisson, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
That Council receive Report 26-02 Administration - Policy 108 Flag Etiquette and Protocol as information.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
Carried
That Council receives Report 26-03 Administration Township Asset Naming Policy 141; as information.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That Council receive Report 26-04 Administration - Policy 11 Reimbursement of Expenses for members of Council attending Meetings and Conferences, as information.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That Council receive Report 26-05- Administration, Minden & District Lions Club Road Toll request, as information; and That Council approve the Minden & District Lions Club request to hold their Road Toll event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the following locations in Minden:  63 Bobcaygeon Road  23 Water Street; and further; That prior to the event, the Minden & District Lions Club is to provide the Township with a Certificate of Insurance naming the “Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills” as additional insured in the amount of five million dollars.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
Regular Council - 22 Jan 2026 Page 7 of 9 Be it resolved that Council proceed into Closed Session at 11:01 a.m. for the purpose of discussing One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (Legal Matter)
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
Be it resolved that Closed Session adjourned and Open Session resumes at 11:31 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
Carried
Be it resolved that the direction given in closed session be approved.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Councillor Bob Sisson
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 Regular Council - 22 Jan 2026 Page 8 of 9 Corporate Seal affixed:  By-law 26-09 To appoint a Building Inspector
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
That By-law 26-10 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting of January 22, 2026 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 Ivan Ingram
Carried
Be it resolved that the January 22, 2026 Regular Council Meeting is hereby adjourned at 11:33 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Bob Sisson, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried

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