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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Council declare the property located adjacent to 5138 Algonquin Road as surplus to enable the sale of the land. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, Mayor Wren
THAT Council authorize the 2026 interim tax levy, due February 27, 2026, and establish August 31, 2026 as the due date for the second and final tax levy; and enact the necessary bylaw. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Mayor Wren
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, Mayor Wren
THAT Council approves a Temporary Borrowing Bylaw authorizing the Mayor and City Treasurer to borrow temporary working capital, as may be required for current operations, of up to $6,000,000 for the year 2026; and enact the necessary bylaw. Page 2 of 5 General Committee Minutes January 20, 2026 For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, Mayor Wren
THAT Council adopt this report of expenses excluded from the 2026 Budget as a requirement of Ontario Regulation 284/09 passed under the Municipal Act, 2001. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
Moved by Mayor Wren, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, Mayor Wren
This report is for information purposes. Committee direction on provisions to review is needed.
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
THAT the Committee recommends the two community flag poles be removed and that staff bring back a revised flag policy to reflect those circumstances in March. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, Mayor Wren
THAT the following Reports be received for information: 1. 2026-5 - Sign Bylaw Election Signage 2. 2026-4 - Festivals and Events Fund, 2025 Fall Intake Summary
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: Staff Reports 1. 2026-9 Sale of Con 5 Part Lot 35 Algonquin Rd 2. 2026-2 2026 Interim Tax Levy and Establishment of Due Dates 3. 2026-13 2026 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 4. 2026-14 Ontario Regulation 284/09 Budget Matters-Expenses Information Items 1. 2026-5 - Sign Bylaw Election Signage 2. 2026-4 - Festivals and Events Fund, 2025 Fall Intake Summary
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
THAT the General Committee adjourn its meeting until the next regular meeting scheduled for February 17, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Hobbs