The Minden Hills Record

Special Meeting of Council

April 16, 2026

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 (12 motions)

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

Be it resolved that the April 16, 2026 Special Council Meeting Agenda be approved with the following amendments:  to include a 3 minute Report Item Delegation by Mr. Dennis Pennie relating to Report # 26-15 (Planning) - Consent Pre-Consultation - 1436 Clear Lake Road; and  to remove:  Item 9: Correspondence and Communications  Item 10: Quarterly Reporting  Item 11: Mr. Gary Dyke, CAO, County of Haliburton Re: Exploring the Future of Haliburton County: Affordability and Governance Structure Study  Item 16: Report # 26-07 - Community Services Department - 12 Mile Columbarium  Item 19: a) Report # 26-16 Administration - Corporate Resources Policy 116
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That Council receives a Report Delegation from Mr. Dennis Pennie regarding Report # 26-15 (Planning) - Consent Pre-Consultation - 1436 Clear Lake Road.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That Council approves the March 26, 2026 Regular Council meeting minutes.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
That Council receive Report 26-15 (Planning) as information; That Council does not recommend approval of the application for lot creation Special Meeting of Council - 16 Apr 2026 Page 3 of 7 from lands identified as 1436 Clear Lake Road to the County of Haliburton Land Division.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Defeated
That Council directs a Planning Report outlining Official Plan Amendments and associated costs with regard to application 1436 Clear Lake Road.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
That Council receives Report 26-19 Administration - Amendments to By-26-24 That Establish and Regulate the Volunteer Fire Department for the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills, as information; and That Council concurs with the amendments and directs By-law 26-40 to the By- law section of the agenda for approval.
Moved by Councillor Ivan Ingram, seconded by Councillor Pam Sayne
Carried
Be it resolved that Council proceed into Closed Session at 10:05 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the following:  One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (acquisition of land)  One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (Legal Opinion)
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Shirley Johannessen
Carried
Be it resolved that Closed Session adjourned and Open Session resumes at 10:22 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 Bob Sisson, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 26-40 Amending By-law 26-24 To Establish and Regulate the Volunteer Fire Department for the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills, be received and read a first time, considered read a second time, and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.
Moved by Councillor Pam Sayne, seconded by Councillor Ivan Ingram
Carried
That By-law 26-41 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its Special meeting of April 16, 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 Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Tammy McKelvey
Carried
Be it resolved that the April 16, 2026 Special Council Meeting is hereby adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Tammy McKelvey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell
Carried

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