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 (21 motions)
20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Regular Council Meeting held on November 24, 2025 be called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT a Closed Meeting of Council be held on November 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilmot Administrative Complex, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (a) the Municipal Act, 2001, to consider the following: CCTV Cameras and Data Sharing – Section 239 (2)(a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council reconvenes in Open Session at 7:23 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Agenda for November 24, 2025 be adopted, as amended.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Minutes of the October 27, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole, November 3, 2025 Special Council Meeting, and November 10, 2025 Special Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 04/25 by 2305324 Ontario Inc. to rezone a portion of 1300 Bridge Street, New Dundee, from Zone 8a (Commercial) to Zone 2 (Residential) and Zone 11 (Open Space); and THAT Council endorse in principle, the acceptance of the extension of Kathreen Street, subject to future Committee of Adjustment approval and conditions of consent as noted in report DS 2025-12; and THAT Council consider By-law 2025-71 being a by-law to amend By-law 83-38 for the purpose of amending the zoning for 1300 Bridge Street, New Dundee.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT Consent Agenda Items 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, and 13.4 be approved.
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report CAO-2025-16 be received for information; and, THAT Council approves the amended Hiring and Termination Policy as attached to Report CAO-2025-16,
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council does now recess at 8:40 p.m. and reconvene at 8:45 p.m..
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council now reconvenes at 8:46 p.m..
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report CAO-2025-17 - HR-007 Remote Work Policy be received for information; and, THAT the amended Remote Work Policy attached to Report CAO-2025-17, reflecting changes to leader work-from-home eligibility, IT equipment issuance, and clarifications regarding the organization’s discretion over remote work arrangements, be approved.
Moved by Councillor H. Sidhu, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council approves Policy CL-2025-01 being the Council Remuneration Review Policy as attached.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 03/25 by 2551202 Ontario Limited affecting 63 Benjamin Street to: rezone the subject lands from Zone 10 (Industrial) to Zone 2a (Residential) and Zone 11 (Open Space); reduce the minimum lot area requirement within Zone 2a from 700m 2 to 670m 2 to reduce the minimum interior lot width requirement within Zone 2a from 22.5m to 18.3m; to increase the front yard setback for a garage from 7.6m to 8.3m from the front lot line as existed at the time of the approval of the amending by-law; to establish a minimum side yard setback of 1.5m on one side of a dwelling and 2.5m on the opposite side; and, THAT Council consider By-law 2025-73 being a by-law to amend By-law 83-38 for the purpose of amending the zoning for 63 Benjamin Street, New Dundee.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried Unanimously
THAT Report IS-2025-42 - Petersburg Distribution Water System - Budget Considerations be
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Referred
THAT By-Laws 2025-71, and 2025-73 as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT By-law 2025-75 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.
Moved by Councillor K. Wilkinson, seconded by Councillor S. Cressman
Carried Unanimously
THAT staff proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor S. Martin, seconded by Councillor H. Sidhu
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Confirmatory By-Law as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor S. Martin
Carried Unanimously
THAT we do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried Unanimously
THAT Council approve Zone Change Application 03/25 by 2551202 Ontario Limited affecting 63 Benjamin Street to: 1. rezone the subject lands from Zone 10 (Industrial) to Zone 2a (Residential) and Zone 11 (Open Space); 2. reduce the minimum lot area requirement within Zone 2a from 700m2 to 670m2 3. to reduce the minimum interior lot width requirement within Zone 2a from 22.5m to 18.3m; 4. to increase the front yard setback for a garage from 7.6m to 8.3m from the front lot line as existed at the time of the approval of the amending by-law; 9 5. to establish a minimum side yard setback of 1.5m on one side of a dwelling and 2.5m on the opposite side; and, THAT Council consider By-law 2025-73 being a by-law to amend By-law 83-38 for the purpose of amending the zoning for 63 Benjamin Street, New Dundee.
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor K. Wilkinson
Carried Unanimously
THAT the Confirmatory By-Law as attached to this Agenda be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed in Open Council. 12
Moved by Councillor S. Cressman, seconded by Councillor S. Martin