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 (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 28, 2026 County Council Meeting be approved, as amended, to include a letter under Council Correspondence from Baribeau Construction seeking a letter of support from County Council for their Menno Lodge Phase II Affordable Seniors Housing Development.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 14, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Leatham, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the presentation from St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT items CW26-36 – CW26-38 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated April 14, 2026, and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items 10.1 and 10.2 be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Hentz, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT County Council provide a letter of support for the Menno Lodge affordable housing project application for federal funding through the Build Canada Homes program; and THAT County Council revisit the Grants and Sponsorships policy for further discussion regarding goals, objectives, scope and eligibility criteria.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2): Closed Meeting Item #1 - LEG 26-01 OLT Appeal (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Sloan, seconded by Councillor Noble
Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the report titled LEG 26-01 OLT Appeal dated April 28, 2026 from the Director of Legal Services be received and filed; and THAT legal counsel proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Leatham
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-17 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Ketchabaw, seconded by Councillor Hentz
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-18 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Noble, seconded by Councillor Couckuyt
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:19 a.m. to meet again on May 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Leatham, seconded by Councillor Hentz
Carried
RESOLVED THAT County Council provide a letter of support for the Menno Lodge affordable housing project application for federal funding through the Build Canada Homes program; and THAT County Council revisit the Grants and Sponsorships policy for further discussion regarding goals, objectives, scope and eligibility criteria.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt, seconded by Deputy Warden Jones
Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2): Closed Meeting Item #1 - LEG 26-01 OLT Appeal (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Couckuyt, seconded by Deputy Warden Jones
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled LEG 26-01 OLT Appeal dated April 28, 2026 from the Director of Legal Services be received and filed; and THAT legal counsel proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Leatham, seconded by Deputy Warden Jones