Council

THAT the content of the Council Agenda for January 12, 2025 be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 6.3 OLT Appeal Update 'Notice of Motion' be added following Budget Discussions

THAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT the “entirety” of the 2026 OPP billing’s prior period adjustment for actual 2023 cost in the amount of $336,648 be allocated fully to the special and general capital levies in the 2026 budget, which results in a net increase of $136,648 to the 2026 life cycle replacement contribution rather than it being utilized to reduce 2026 operational costs.

THAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT in order to remain at the 2.43%

THAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT the new economic development officer (50% of $120,000 or $60,000) which would then be re-allocated from the municipal accommodation tax reserve to be included in the 2026 MAT funding.

THAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT ($390,000) of general and special capital levy increase be implemented and the same amount of the 2024 general reserve excess be utilized for municipal tax rate stabilization purposes thereby providing funding to offset 2026 operational costs to maintain a 2.29% overall municipal tax impact.

MacCulloch WHEREAS the Clerk hereby concurs the reason(s) for the in-camera session have been duly reviewed and considered and the matters are authorized under the exception provisions to conduct a closed session in accordance with the Municipal Act prior to proceeding into closed session; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council proceeds in camera in order to address a matter pertaining to: litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (6.2, 6.3); advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (6.2, 6.3); a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session.

THAT By-law No. 2026-001, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held January 12, 2026, be enacted and passed this 12th day of January, 2026.

THAT the Council meeting be herein adjourned at 4:19 p.m.

THAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT in order to remain at the 2.43% tabled and publicized total municipal tax levy impact, an operational cost decrease adjustment be achieved through a July 1, 2026 implementation date rather than January 1, 2026 for the proposed P55 salary increases (50% of $166,000 or $83,000). For (4): Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, Councillor Kathy Jeffery, Councillor Chris Potts, and Councillor Rob Ring Against (5): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Councillor Deb Doherty, Councillor Christopher Baines, Councillor Steve Perry, and Councillor Ian MacCulloch

WHEREAS the Clerk hereby concurs the reason(s) for the in-camera session have been duly reviewed and considered and the matters are authorized under the exception provisions to conduct a closed session in accordance with the Municipal Act prior to proceeding into closed session; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council proceeds in camera in order to address a matter pertaining to:  litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (6.2, 6.3);  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (6.2, 6.3);  a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. (6.3) Items for discussion are listed below.