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 (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Addendum to the Special Agenda of Council dated July 20, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
THAT Kathy Vassilakos, Vice President, United Housing be heard; AND THAT the United Housing report titled "Social and Financial Cost of Non-Permanent Shelter Systems for Addressing Homelessness" be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Briscoe
Carried
THAT Tanner Bergsma be heard.
Moved by Councillor Henderson, seconded by Councillor Nijjar
Carried
THAT the report titled Overview of 2025-2026 Warming Centre Operations be received for information; THAT Council approve up to $327,031 for the operation of the warming centre from November 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 with $88,560 (City’s portion) of this to be included in the 2027 draft Mayor’s Budget; AND THAT staff be directed to develop a contract with CMHA Huron Perth to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk or their designate. Members of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer discussed the motion: a member thanked St. Paul's Church for providing the facility space for the warming centre; the Church being eligible and in the best position to apply for capital improvement grants; the Chief Administrative Officer noted that while the supportive housing piece is not included in the resolution, the City has committed $5 million dollars to build 12 supportive housing units; and the City having a delegation with the Minister of Health regarding the project. 7 The Mayor called the question on the motion.
Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Biehn
Carried
THAT the Council meeting move into closed session to consider the following matters: 3.1 Confidential Report of the Chief Administrative Officer with respect to the proposed restructuring of Festival Hydro (CM-26-18) - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose (section 239.(2)(f)). 3.2 Confidential Report of the Chief Administrative Officer with respect to the proposed acquisition of 10 and 52 Wright Boulevard (CM-26-19) - Proposed or pending acquisition or disposal of land by the municipality or local board (section 239.(2)(c)) (includes municipal property leased for more than 21 years); A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Biehn, seconded by Councillor Briscoe
Carried
THAT By-law 107-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
Moved by Councillor Biehn, seconded by Councillor Burbach
Carried
THAT By-law 107-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Moved by Councillor Henderson, seconded by Councillor Beatty
Carried
THAT the July 20, 2026 Special Council Meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Nijjar, seconded by Councillor Biehn