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)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of January 13, 2026 be received and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Gene Brahaney, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Council meeting held on December 18, 2025 be received and adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2026-001, Christina Beaushaw, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2026 Draft Municipal Budget and 2026 Draft Water and Wastewater Budget-Comment Submissions be received.
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2026-002, Christina Beaushaw, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2026 Municipal Budget Approval be received. That the 2026 Municipal Budget in the amount of $30,349,986 including a tax levy requirement of $18,342,085 be approved. And that the appropriate By-law to approve the 2026 Municipal Budget be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN-2026-003, Christina Beaushaw, Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget Approval be received. That the 2026 Water Budget in the amount of $3,046,764 be approved. That the 2026 Wastewater Budget in the amount of $6,297,087 be approved. That the appropriate By-Law to approve the 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget be brought forward for Council's consideration. And that the appropriate By-Law to approve the 2026 Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges be brought forward for Council's consideration.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report CSR-2026-01, Peter Burnett, Director of Community Services re: Staff Report CRS-2026-01 – Proposed Purchase of a Loader and Attachments be received. That Moore Equipment Ltd. be awarded the purchase of one (1) Avant M530 GT loader and related attachments for the quoted amount of $114,500.00 plus HST; And further that Moore Equipment Ltd. be notified of Council’s decision under the signature of the Director of Community Services.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that: By-law No. 2026-001: A By-law to Adopt the 2026 Municipal Water and Wastewater Budget Estimates for the Municipality of Trent Hills. By-law No. 2026-002: A By-law to Adopt the 2026 Municipal Budget Estimates for the Municipality of Trent Hills. be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Dennis Savery, seconded by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2026-003: A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 be read, passed and properly signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Metcalf, seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Carried
Be it resolved we do now adjourn at 9:56 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick English, seconded by Councillor Dennis Savery