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 (14 motions)
8 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That City Council move into Committee of the Whole to consider Council amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Neal
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Giberson, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That capital project 50-0019 (ATMP Link 5 Conlin to Britannia) be added to the 2026 capital projects
Moved by Councillor Giberson, seconded by Councillor Lee
Withdrawn
That the motion be withdrawn.
Moved by Councillor Giberson, seconded by Councillor Lee
Carried
That the amendment to the proposed amendment be
Moved by Councillor Giberson, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Withdrawn
In favour (4): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Kerr, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Lee · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
the City’s temporary wages have been increasing at a high rate, now therefore Council reduce the expenses projected at 12.3 million by 1.1 million.
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Neal Whereas
Lost
In favour (2): Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal · Opposed (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
the need for sidewalks on Ritson Road North is a priority over the timing to begin Columbus Ritson roundabout; Therefore, the roundabout project be
Moved by Councillor McConkey, seconded by Councillor Neal Whereas
Deferred
In favour (5): Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee · Opposed (6): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks
That the meeting recess.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Gray
Carried
Enterprise Asset Management is an American Company; and Whereas Maximo, another IBM American Company is in the 2026 Capital Budget with its major application platform upgrade and Software as a Service product offering numerous asset management applications, a $1,090,000 contract with $670,000 paid in recent years now $420,000 to be approved in 2026, plus the list of discounted Microsoft licenses totaling $4.42 million for a sole sourced 5 year term approved last month in CF-25-52, it is appropriate that the City look at competitive Canadian Companies given this month the Ontario government announced it is introducing the Buy Ontario Act which would require public sector including municipalities to prioritize Ontario the Canadian made goods and services. Ruled out of order by the Mayor as it is not an amendment to the budget. Councillor Neal challenged the ruling of the Mayor. The vote to uphold the Mayor's ruling.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor McConkey Whereas
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee · Opposed (2): Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal
That $60,000 be removed from Program 390 Fire Administration for the Fire Master Plan as it has been captured in the Development Charges Background Study.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marks
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That overtime costs be removed from Program 246 Waste Collection and Environmental Programs, Program 309 Parks Facility Maintenance, Program 240 Road Operations, Program 310 Recreation Facility Maintenance and Program 321 Recreation Services for a total amount of $200,000.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee
That the motion be amended to reduce the amount by $50,000 for sidewalks on Harmony Road North and Ritson Road North. Ruled out of order by the Mayor. Councillor Neal challenged the ruling of the Mayor. The vote to uphold the Mayor's ruling.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor McConkey
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee · Opposed (2): Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal
That $100,000 from the Downtown Revitalization Reserve be directed toward continued downtown streetscape improvement projects 21-0021.
Moved by Councillor Giberson, seconded by Councillor Marks
Lost
In favour (4): Councillor Giberson, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marks, Councillor Lee · Opposed (7): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Gray, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal, Councillor Nicholson
That the confirming by-law be passed.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Marimpietri
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee · Opposed (2): Councillor McConkey, Councillor Neal
That the meeting adjourn at 12:25 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Chapman, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Carter, Councillor Chapman, Councillor Giberson, Councillor Gray, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Marimpietri, Councillor Marks, Councillor McConkey, Councillor Nicholson, Councillor Lee · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal