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What was decided (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
O'Neill THAT the minutes of the May 4, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
McKeen THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the May 4, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
THAT the minutes of the May 19, 2026 Council in Committee meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Shirton
Carried
THAT the following Advisory Board and Committee Reports be received: Accessibility Advisory Committee Report - February 17, 2026 Agricultural Advisory Committee Report - March 18, 2026 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Report - November 18, 2025 Seniors Advisory Committee Report - December 8, 2025 Seniors Advisory Committee Report - February 11, 2026
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
McKeen THAT Report CLE-07-2026 Update to Delegated Authority By-law be received; AND THAT Delegated Authority By-law 2634/25 be repealed; AND THAT the Delegated Authority By-law attached to Report CLE-07-2026 be approved at a future Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
THAT Report ENG-09-2026 Budget Amendment – Ministry of Transportation Argyle Street Bridge Resurfacing, Caledonia be received; AND THAT the 2026 Tax-Supported Capital Budget be amended as outlined in Report ENG-09-2026.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT the notice provision of the Procedure By-law be waived to consider a motion related to paved road maintenance .
Moved by Councillor Shirton, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
in a normal winter season, the Haldimand County Paved Road Maintenance Program is adequately funded to address wear and tear on roads over the winter months; AND Whereas as a result of the harsh winter, there are an extraordinary number of potholes in Haldimand County that require attention; AND Whereas the Haldimand County Paved Road Maintenance Program does not currently have the adequate funds to address the large number of potholes that were caused by this year's harsh winter; Therefore be it resolved that Council approve a one-time operating budget amendment of $500,000, funded from the Contingency Reserve, to expand the scope of the annual Paved Road Maintenance Program of localized, hot mix paving across the County; AND THAT the funding be distributed equally across all four County Road Yards.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence Whereas
Carried
McKeen THAT the Confirmation By-law for the May 25, 2026 Council meeting be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
THAT this meeting is now adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Shirton
Carried
THAT the minutes of the May 4, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor O'Neill
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the May 4, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor McKeen
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the May 19, 2026 Council in Committee meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor McKeen, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
1. THAT Report CLE-07-2026 Update to Delegated Authority By-law be received; 2. AND THAT Delegated Authority By-law 2634/25 be repealed; 3. AND THAT the Delegated Authority By-law attached to Report CLE-07- 2026 be approved at a future Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor McKeen
Carried
1. THAT Report ENG-09-2026 Budget Amendment – Ministry of Transportation Argyle Street Bridge Resurfacing, Caledonia be received; 2. AND THAT the 2026 Tax-Supported Capital Budget be amended as outlined in Report ENG-09-2026.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT By-laws 1 to 18, as listed, be enacted.
Moved by Councillor McKeen, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
THAT the notice provision of the Procedure By-law be waived to consider a notice of motion related to road maintenance.
Moved by Councillor Shirton, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
1. WHEREAS in a normal winter season, the Haldimand County Paved Road Maintenance Program is adequately funded to address wear and tear on roads over the winter months; 2. AND WHEREAS as a result of the harsh winter, there are an extraordinary number of potholes in Haldimand County that require attention; 3. AND WHEREAS the Haldimand County Paved Road Maintenance Program does not currently have the adequate funds to address the large number of potholes that were caused by this year's harsh winter; 4. THEREFORE be it resolved that Council approve a one-time operating budget amendment of $500,000, funded from the Contingency Reserve, to expand the scope of the annual Paved Road Maintenance Program of localized, hot mix paving across the County; 5. AND THAT the funding be distributed equally across all four County Road Yards.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT the Confirmation By-law for the May 25, 2026 Council meeting be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor McKeen