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 (24 motions)
23 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Regular Council Minutes of November 19, 2025, be approved, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Acton
Carried
That the agenda order be changed, to allow for items relating to the Integrity Commissioners Recommendation Report, and any related delegations, be heard before the remainder of the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
That Council receive the deputations 7.1 through 7.8 inclusive for information.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
That Council recess into Closed Session at 2:00 p.m. to consider legal advice pertaining to item 9.1, under the following exception: Municipal Act, s. 239(2)(f) - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Bartley
Carried
That Councillor Upton be formally reprimanded relating to his conduct as described in the Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
That Council direct Staff to suspend Councillor Upton’s remuneration for a period of 90 days.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Kroon
Carried
If Councillor Upton chooses to remain in office, he should attend training on the Harassment and Discrimination Free Workplace Policy, facilitated by the CAO and Human Resources Director, at his own expense.
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Bartley
Carried
That Council recommend Councillor Upton deliver a private written apology to affected Staff members.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Acton
Carried
That Councillor Upton shall deliver an apology in open Council following these Council deliberations.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
If Councillor Upton chooses to remain in office, all interactions with staff must be virtual for the rest of the term, including all Council, Planning and Committee of Adjustment meetings.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Bartley
Carried
To amend bylaw 2025-091-AP to transfer Deputy Mayor responsibilities to the alternate deputy, Councillor Kroon, and direct staff to bring an updated By-law at our next meeting.
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
That the Service Request Modernization Project Update Presentation be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Acton
Carried
That Council receive the deputation from Antonios Peridis, SMART CROSSING LED for information, and refer the presentation to staff for further investigation and reporting.
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
That Council approve Items 8.1, 8.2, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7 and 8.8 on the Consent Agenda and adopt the recommendations contained therein.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
1. That Council receive this report for information.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
1. That Council receive the following report as information related to the Civic Square Expansion and Urban Plaza Projects.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
1. That Council confirms notwithstanding that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is different from that proposed at the November 19, 2025 Public Meeting, the revisions are minor in nature, and that no further Public Meeting is required; and 2. That Council direct staff to bring forward the By-law 2025-098-ZO to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-001-ZO, to rezone the subject lands General Commercial Exception Eighteen [CG(18)].
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
1. That Council receive the report for information. 2. That Council direct Staff to report back to Council with additional costs and locations in Wards 2 and 3 at a future meeting.
Moved by Councillor Acton, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
1. That Council receive the attached draft Cemetery By-law for the Town’s licensed cemeteries and that it be
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Bartley
Referred
That Council read the By-laws, Items 11.1 to 11.8 (inclusive), a first, second, and third time and passed as amended.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Kroon
Carried
That Council recess into Closed Session at 3:55 p.m. to consider Items 13.1 and 13.2, under the following exception: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Municipal Act, Sec. 239(2)(b)).
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
That Council approve the minutes of the November 19, 2025, closed session of Council.
Moved by Councillor Acton, seconded by Councillor Bartley
Carried
That Council direct Staff to disperse funds from the Thomas Williamson and Alexander Grubin Trust Funds as instructed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
That there being no further business, Council adjourned the meeting at 4:17 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Bartley