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What was decided (18 motions)
18 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the minutes of the April 13, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Adams
Carried
McKeen THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the April 13, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
O'Neill THAT the minutes of the April 28, 2026 Council in Committee meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
THAT Report DSD-03-2026 Response to Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, (Bill 98) be received; AND THAT the staff comments expressed in DSD-03-2026 be submitted to the Province via the various Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) postings.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
That By-law 2 to 7, as listed, be enacted
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
McKeen THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , Council convene in a meeting at 6:21 p.m. closed to the public to discuss:
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
THAT direction given to staff be confirmed and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the April 13, 2026 Council meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor McKeen
Carried
THAT the minutes of the April 28, 2026 Council in Committee meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor O'Neill
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Closed Session of the April 28, 2026 Council in Committee meeting be adopted as circulated and remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor McKeen, seconded by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
THAT the following Advisory Board and Committee Reports be received: Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee Report- February 2, 2026 Haldimand OPP Detachment Board Report - March 26, 2026
Moved by Councillor O'Neill, seconded by Councillor McKeen
Carried
1. THAT Report DSD-03-2026 Response to Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, (Bill 98) be received; 2. AND THAT the staff comments expressed in DSD-03-2026 be submitted to the Province via the various Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) postings.
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT By-law 1, as listed, be enacted.
Moved by Councillor McKeen, seconded by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
That By-laws 2 to 7, as listed, be enacted
Moved by Councillor Metcalfe, seconded by Councillor Lawrence
Carried
THAT By-law 8, as listed, be hereby introduced and given a first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor McKeen, seconded by Councillor Metcalfe
Carried
THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council convene in a meeting at 6:21 p.m. closed to the public to discuss: 1 Verbal Update on OPSEU Negotiating Parameters 239 (2)(d) Labour relations or employee negotiations
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor McKeen
Carried
THAT this closed meeting now adjourn at 6:35 p.m. and reconvene in open session.
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor McKeen
Carried
THAT the Confirmation By-law for the May 4, 2026 Council meeting be enacted.
Moved by Councillor McKeen, seconded by Councillor Adams