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 (9 motions)
7 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the content of the Special Council Agenda for Friday, January 16, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Chris Potts, seconded by Councillor Steve Perry
Carried
THAT Council defer consideration of the motion until the Long Term Strategic Financial Plan has been finalized.
Moved by Councillor Christopher Baines, seconded by Councillor Deb Doherty
Defeated
THAT $450,000 of general and special capital levy increase be implemented, proportionally; AND THAT the general and special capital levy be combined; AND THA T $390,000 of the 2024 general reserve excess be utilized for municipal tax rate stabilization purposes resulting in a lowering of the municipal levy equivalent to the increase in the capital levies; AND THAT as approved on January 12, 2026 an additional $60,000 MAT also be used to offset the 2026 operational costs to maintain a 2.43% overall municipal tax impact and the blended rate of 2.39%.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Rob Ring
Carried
THAT the remaining budget amendment period, pursuant to the legislated Strong Mayor Powers, be shortened to end upon completion of this meeting as no further Council amendments are proposed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Rob Ring
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-004, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting of Council held January 16, 2026, be enacted and passed this 16th day of January 2026.
Moved by Councillor Rob Ring, seconded by Councillor Christopher Baines
Carried
THAT the Special Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 4:05 p.m.,
Moved by Councillor Potts
Carried
THAT Council defer consideration of the motion until the Long Term Strategic Financial Plan has been finalized. For (3): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Councillor Deb Doherty, and Councillor Christopher Baines Against (6): Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, Councillor Kathy Jeffery, Councillor Chris Potts, Councillor Rob Ring, Councillor Steve Perry, and Councillor Ian MacCulloch
Moved by Councillor Christopher Baines, seconded by Councillor Deb Doherty
Defeated
In favour (3): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Councillor Deb Doherty, Councillor Christopher Baines · Opposed (6): Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, Councillor Kathy Jeffery, Councillor Chris Potts, Councillor Rob Ring, Councillor Steve Perry, Councillor Ian MacCulloch
THAT $450,000 of general and special capital levy increase be implemented, proportionally; AND THAT the general and special capital levy be combined; AND THAT $390,000 of the 2024 general reserve excess be utilized for municipal tax rate stabilization purposes resulting in a lowering of the municipal levy equivalent to the increase in the capital levies; AND THAT as approved on January 12, 2026 an additional $60,000 MAT also be used to offset the 2026 operational costs to maintain a 2.43% overall municipal tax impact and the blended rate of 2.39%. For (8): Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, Councillor Kathy Jeffery, Councillor Deb Doherty, Councillor Chris Potts, Councillor Rob Ring, Councillor Christopher Baines, Councillor Steve Perry, and Councillor Ian MacCulloch Against (1): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin
Moved by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Rob Ring
Carried
THAT the remaining budget amendment period, pursuant to the legislated Strong Mayor Powers, be shortened to end upon completion of this meeting as no further Council amendments are proposed. For (7): Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, Councillor Kathy Jeffery, Councillor Deb Doherty, Councillor Chris Potts, Councillor Rob Ring, Councillor Christopher Baines, and Councillor Steve Perry Against (2): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, and Councillor Ian MacCulloch
Moved by Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, seconded by Councillor Rob Ring
Carried
In favour (7): Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, Councillor Kathy Jeffery, Councillor Deb Doherty, Councillor Chris Potts, Councillor Rob Ring, Councillor Christopher Baines, Councillor Steve Perry · Opposed (2): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Councillor Ian MacCulloch