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.
That the April 8, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council and the Closed Meeting of Council held March 25, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
That the report of the Director of Council Services, dated February 24, 2025, (CS-01-2025) regarding the selection of a voting method for the 2026 Municipal Election be received; And that, Council authorizes internet voting as the method of election for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections; And that, Administration explore establishing Voter Help Centres for electors at other facilities with a report back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Carrick
Carried
That the update report of the Director of Planning & Development dated March 6, 2025 (PD-09-2025) regarding Short Term Rentals be received; And that, Council authorizes Administration to retain a consultant to provide professional services necessary to assist in the development of a Short-Term Rental Regulatory Program for Council consideration.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo
Carried
That items 1 and 2 on the Consent Agenda for the March 25, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be received.
Moved by Councillor Carrick, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That Council supports the Fresh Water Protection resolution adopted by the County of Essex; And that the Town's support be circulated to the appropriate persons, authorities and entities.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That the County Council Highlights for the March 19, 2025, County Council Meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Councillor Renaud
Carried
That Confirmatory By-law 2025-036 be given a first, second, and third reading and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Burns, seconded by Deputy Mayor Akpata
Carried
That the report out for the March 25, April 3, April 7, 2025, Closed Session Meetings be received.
Moved by Councillor Riccio-Spagnuolo, seconded by Councillor Renaud