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 (8 motions)
7 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the content of the Special Council Agenda for March 20, 2025 be adopted as amended: addition of In-Camera Item re: Legal Advice re: Council Vacancy Application Procedure. Item 5
Moved by Councillor Chris Potts, seconded by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer
Withdrawn
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: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Item 6.2) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Item 6.3)
Moved by Councillor Christopher Baines, seconded by Councillor Chris Potts
Carried
THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session. (6:34 p.m.)
Moved by Councillor Rob Ring, seconded by Councillor Deb Doherty
Carried
THAT Council authorize a change in the approved procedure that would include a call for nominations from members of Council, versus voting on every candidate in alphabetical order. (2/3 vote required)
Moved by Councillor Kathy Jeffery, seconded by Councillor Christopher Baines
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2025-021 , being a by-law to appoint Ian MacCulloch to fill the vacancy of Councillor for Council of the Town of Collingwood for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Council term, be enacted and passed this 20th day of March, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Steve Perry, seconded by Councillor Christopher Baines
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2025-022 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting of Council held March 20, 2025, be enacted and passed this 20th day of March, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Ian, seconded by Councillor Deb Doherty
Carried
THAT the special meeting of Council be hereby adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Jeffery
Carried
THAT the content of the Special Council Agenda for March 20, 2025 be adopted as amended: addition of In-Camera Item re: Legal Advice re: Council Vacancy Application Procedure. Item 5 withdrawn of nominations (5.6 and 5.13)
Moved by Councillor Chris Potts, seconded by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer