Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor B. Halpinin Section 6.2 Community Services stating that he is a member of the Southampton Tennis Club
Councillor C. Gracein Section 6.4 Development Services (Building Services and By-law Enforcement Division Highlights) stating that she is an owner of a short-term rental
Councillor J. Divinskiin Section 6.5 Fire Services stating that his spouse is the Fire Services Chaplin
What was decided (7 motions)
6 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That one full-time employee and two seasonal employees remain in 2026-2033 for Operators 12-month ice in lieu of adding three new full-time Operators .
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Myette
Defeated
That $75,000 be funded for the Recreation Master Plan Update and analysis of surplus lands.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council direct staff to develop a Short-Term Rental Licensing Program; and That $20,000 be f unded out of Tax Stabilization; and That the Municipal Accommodation Fee be removed from the 2025 Business Plan.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That the $150,000 Community Planning Permit System remain in the plan anticipating grant funding; and That Council direct staff to apply funding to the Tax Stabilization Reserve.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council direct staff to develop a motion for Council to consider a request to Bruce County to coordinate Source Separated Organics.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That the purchase/installation of Wi-Fi platform for the Lamont Sports Park Phases 1 and 2 ($40,000) move to Medium Priority; and That this be funded by the Tax Stabilization Reserve.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That this Business Plan meeting of November 27, 2024, hereby adjourns at 4:12 p.m.