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 (10 motions)
8 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
"That the Special County Council Agenda for Monday, November 10, 2025 be approved."
Moved by Councillor Scott Jibb, seconded by Councillor Robert Crate
Carried
"That this council proceed with the next portion of the meeting being closed to the public at 9:37 a.m.; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239 (2)(b) in order to address matters pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and that Matthew Nitsch, Kim O'Leary, Darrell Mast, Lisa Ainsworth, Glenn Dees, Tonia Bennett and Cheryl Sanders remain present."
Moved by Councillor John Logel, seconded by Councillor Lucas Cleveland
Carried
"That this council rise from Closed Session at 9:44 a.m.; and Further That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, is hereby
Moved by Councillor John Logel, seconded by Councillor Robert Crate
Referred
“That this council proceed with the next portion of the meeting being closed to the Public at 10:21 a.m.; and Further That the meeting is closed to the public as permitted under the Municipal Act Section 239 (2)(b) in order to address matters pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and that Matthew Nitsch, Kim O’Leary, Darrell Mast, Lisa Ainsworth, Glenn Dees, Tonia Bennett and Cheryl Sanders remain present.”
Moved by Councillor John Logel, seconded by Deputy Warden Olena Hankivsky
Carried
“That this council rise from Closed Session at 11:22 a.m.; and Further That the confidential resolution moved in Closed Session regarding matters pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, is hereby
Moved by Councillor Robert Crate, seconded by Councillor Scott Jibb
Referred
“That County Council direct staff to use the same comparator group to break down each department for the purpose of a full organizational review and report. This report shall include budget per department in comparison as well as a full breakdown of front- line staff as compared to management/supervisor positions and as compared to senior level director positions. This report shall also include a full organization chart of the county and compare it to the structure of the 5 most similar of the comparator group.”
Moved by Councillor Lucas Cleveland, seconded by Deputy Warden Olena Hankivsky
Carried
“That County Council defer the capital budget to a future Council meeting.”
Moved by Councillor Mandy Martin, seconded by Councillor Scott Jibb
Carried
“That County Council receive Report 2025-221 ‘2026 Budget Review (Updated)’ for information; and Further That County Council, having considered Report 2025-221 ‘2026 Budget Review’, direct staff to adjust the following items in the 2026 draft budget: 1. Increase levy by $50,000 2. Utilize $70,000 in 2025 carryover from Timber Revenue 3. Closed Session Item #5 as approved in Closed Session resulting in a reduction of $110,349 4. As a result of cost savings above, include student positions for 2026 up to a maximum budget amount of $230,349 5. That the Business Analytics Manager position be removed from the budget. 6. That Security Systems Improvements be
Moved by Deputy Warden Olena Hankivsky, seconded by Councillor Mandy Martin
Carried
"That By-law 46-2025 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of County Council held on November 10, 2025 be introduced, be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, be passed, signed and sealed."
Moved by Deputy Warden Olena Hankivsky, seconded by Councillor Scott Jibb
Carried
"That Council adjourn at 1:26 p.m."
Moved by Councillor Robert Crate, seconded by Councillor John Logel