The Haldimand County Record

Council Meeting

September 2, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Brad Adams, Dan Lawrence, Debera McKeen, J. Metcalfe, P. O'Neill, Rob Shirton

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Mayor Bentleyon this item

What was decided (22 motions)

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

THAT the minutes of the June 23, 2025 Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Shirton, seconded by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
THAT the minutes of the July 14, 2025 (6:00 p.m.) Special Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the July 14, 2025 (6:00 p.m.) Special Council meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
O'Neill THAT the minutes of the July 14, 2025 (7:00 p.m.) Special Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Shirton
Carried
THAT Recommendation 3 of the Council in Committee minutes dated August 26, 2025 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
O'Neill THAT Recommendation 7 of the Council in Committee minutes dated August 26, 2025 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Shirton
Carried
THAT the minutes of the August 26, 2025 Council in Committee meeting be adopted with the following recommendations
Moved by Councillor Shirton, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Withdrawn
O'Neill THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the August 26, 2025 Council in Committee meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
O'Neill THAT the report of the May 26, 2025 Heritage Haldimand meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
THAT By-law 1, as listed, be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT this closed meeting now adjourn at 7:17 p.m. and reconvene in open session.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT the Confirmation By-law for the September 2, 2025 Council meeting be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT this meeting is now adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Shirton, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the June 23, 2025 Council meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor McKeen, seconded by Councillor O'Neill
Carried
THAT the minutes of the July 14, 2025 (7:00 p.m.) Special Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Shirton, seconded by Councillor O'Neill
Carried
THAT Recommendation 7 of the Council in Committee minutes dated August 26, 2025 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Shirton, seconded by Councillor O'Neill
Carried
THAT the minutes of the August 26, 2025 Council in Committee meeting be adopted with the following recommendations withdrawn to be voted on separately: Recommendation 3 Re: Report PDD-14-2025 Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Permit 11 Single Detached Dwellings along Ottawa Street South and Munsee Street South, Cayuga The Corporation of Haldimand County Council Minutes – September 2, 2025 4 Recommendation 7 Re: Motion Re: Request for Council Approval of Ministerial Zoning Order in the Nanticoke Area
Moved by Councillor Shirton, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the August 26, 2025 Council in Committee meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor O'Neill
Carried
THAT the reports of the May 22, 2025 and June 26, 2025 Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board meetings be received.
Moved by Councillor McKeen, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
THAT the report of the May 26, 2025 Heritage Haldimand meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor O'Neill
Carried
THAT By-laws 2 to 14, as listed, be enacted.
Moved by Councillor McKeen, seconded by Councillor O'Neill
Carried
THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in a meeting at 6:56 p.m. closed to the public to discuss: The Corporation of Haldimand County Council Minutes – September 2, 2025 8 1 Verbal Update on Property Purchase for Recreational Purposes Section 239 (2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board 2 Verbal Update on Encroachment of House – Retaining Wall Replacement Section 239 (2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
Moved by Councillor McKeen, seconded by Councillor Shirton
Carried

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