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 (19 motions)
17 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the January 13, 2026, meeting of the Committee of the Whole, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lynn Dollin, seconded by Councillor Judith Cox
Carried
That the following Consent Item, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Paul Van, seconded by Councillor Brian Smith
Carried
That Item CCW 2026-005, dated January 13, 2026, regarding an Age-Friendly Initiative Update, be received.
Moved by Councillor Raj Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Judith Cox
Carried
That Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session at 9:14 a.m. under authority of the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(c); a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Peter Lavoie
Carried
That Committee of the Whole rise and report at 9:26 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Scott Anderson
Carried
That the following Consent Items with the exception of Items 7.1, 7.3 and 7.4, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Michael Smith, seconded by Councillor Keith Bell
Carried
That Item 7.1, letter dated December 2, 2025 from Town of New Tecumseth Regarding Urgent Request for Provincial Action to Preserve Recycling Services for Small Businesses and Community Organizations, be
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Referred
That Item 7.3, letter dated December 5, 2025 from Township of Adjala-Tosorontio Regarding Support Resolution - Joint Water and Wastewater Municipal Service Corporation for the County of Simcoe, be received.
Moved by Councillor David Evans, seconded by Councillor Peter Lavoie
Carried
That Item 7.4, letter dated December 9, 2025 from Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Regarding Rural Intersection Enhanced Lighting, be
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Richard Norcross
Referred
That Item CCW 2026-009, dated January 13, 2026, regarding the Barrie-Collingwood Railway – Encroachment Agreement, be received; and That the Encroachment Agreement with the owner of 5783 30th Sideroad in the Township of Essa, adjacent to the Barrie – Collingwood railway, be approved; and That the Warden and County Clerk be authorized to execute the Encroachment Agreement, attached in draft as Schedule 2 to Item CCW 2026-009.
Moved by Councillor Scott Anderson, seconded by Councillor Barry Norris
Carried
That Item CCW 2026-033, dated January 13, 2026, regarding the Borrowing By-law, be received; and That the necessary By-law be presented to County Council, attached in draft as Schedule 1 to Item CCW 2026-033, to allow the County to borrow temporarily on its line of credit as may be necessary during the year to meet its current payment obligations.
Moved by Councillor Ted Walker, seconded by Councillor Tim Fryer
Carried
That Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session at 10:26 a.m. under authority of the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(d); labour relations or employee negotiations; and Section 239(2)(e); litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Tanya Snell, seconded by Councillor Barry Norris
Carried
That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2026-022, dated January 13, 2026, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239 (6)(b) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Sandie Macdonald, seconded by Councillor Judith Cox
Carried
That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2026-004, dated January 13, 2026, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, be approved and voted upon in accordance with section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Julius Lachs
Carried
That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2026-019, dated January 13, 2026, regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Sean Miskimins, seconded by Councillor David Evans
Carried
That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2026-020, dated January 13, 2026, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Doug Measures, seconded by Councillor Barry Norris
Carried
Jennifer Coughlin That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2026-024, dated January 13, 2026, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations; and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Peter Lavoie
Carried
That Committee of the Whole rise and report at 10:41 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Michael Smith, seconded by Councillor Doug Rawson
Carried
That the January 13, 2026, Committee of the Whole, be adjourned at 10:44 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Macdonald, seconded by Councillor Sandhu