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 agenda of the July 9, 2025 Regular meeting of Council be accepted with the addition of two items under legal in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Jamie Zieman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus
Carried
THAT the minutes of the June 25, 2025 Regular meeting of Council be approved as presented; FURTHER THAT Schedule of Accounts numbered 12-2025 in the amount of $25,000.00 be approved for payment; AND FURTHER THAT the Hastings County Media Release regarding the collective bargaining agreement be received by Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled “July 9, 2025 – Deseronto Transit Report”; FURTHER THAT since no partners have been found, staff commence to wind the transit program down by the end of 2025; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to prepare plans for a community based alternative ride program.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled “Capital Project Completion Dates and Funding Sources” for information and discussion purposes;
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council receive the report entitled “2025 Street Rehabilitation Project, as presented. THAT Council approve the rehabilitation of St. George Street (Dundas Street to Maple Avenue) as the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project; and THAT staff be directed to proceed with all necessary preparations, procurement, and execution related to this project.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT By-Law 42-2025, being a by-law to permit Alternative Voting methods, having previously been read a first and second time on June 25, 2025 be read a third time with the deletion of "& future elections", number assigned and finally passed this 9th day of July, 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT Council rise at 7:30 pm, under Section 230 of the Municipal Act and move into Closed Session to discuss 2 matters under 2(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Smith, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman
Carried
THAT staff follow the direction of Council as discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Kevin Smith
Carried
THAT By-Law 43-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the July 9, 2025 regular meeting of Council, having been read a first, second and third time, and number assigned, be finally passed this 9th day of July, 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Steven Everhardus, seconded by Councillor Jamie Zieman