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)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the April 14, 2026, meeting of the Committee of the Whole, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lynn Dollin, seconded by Councillor Tim Fryer
Carried
That Item CCW 2026-119, dated April 14, 2026, regarding Museum Activity Report January to March 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Kenneth Fowler, seconded by Councillor Barry Norris
Carried
That Item CCW 2026-120, dated April 14, 2026, regarding a Museum Partnership Project with Simcoe Area Women’s Institute, be received; and That staff work with members of the Women’s Institute to complete a commissioned art installation that will be permanently displayed on the Museum grounds commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Simcoe County Women’s Institute, as generally outlined in Item CCW 2026-120.
Moved by Councillor Scott Anderson, seconded by Councillor James Leduc
Carried
That the following Consent Item, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Doug Rawson, seconded by Councillor Brian Smith
Carried
That Item CCW 2026-011, dated April 14, 2026, regarding Paramedic Services Facility Plan Update, be received; and That staff proceed with a letter of intent to partner on a shared Emergency Services Station with the Town of Midland, as generally outlined in Item CCW 2026-011; and That staff update the Midland Station in the County of Simcoe Long-Term Financial Plan.
Moved by Councillor Bill Gordon, seconded by Councillor Doug Rawson
Carried
That the following Consent Items, with the exception of Item 11.2, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Judith Cox
Carried
MacLellan That Item CCW 2026-126, dated April 14, 2026, regarding Head of Council and Council Composition Update - Introduction of Provincial Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, be received; and That the Warden write a letter in response to the regulatory posting and to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to share the County’s perspectives on Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, including Council’s strong preference that County Council select its own Warden from among eligible electors in the County and that specific criteria is included should the Minister choose to appoint, its concerns regarding the introduction of “Strong Chair” powers and to encourage further engagement and consultation with municipalities as the legislation is considered, as generally discussed at the April 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Moved by Councillor Lynn Dollin, seconded by Councillor Stephanie
Carried
That Item CCW 2026-125, dated April 14, 2026, regarding Multi-Residential Subclass Discounts, be received; and That Council support Option 2 to set a uniform discount structure at 35% for all newly adopted subclasses, as generally outlined in Item CCW 2026-125; and That the necessary By-law be presented to set the 2026 discount for the New Multi-Residential Municipal Discount Subclass.
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Tim Fryer
Carried
That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2026-105, dated April 14, 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 Raj Sandhu, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Carried
That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2026-106, dated April 14, 2026, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition 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 Keith Bell