The Southgate Record

Council Meeting - Special

January 21, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Barbara Dobreen, Jim Ferguson, Joan John, Brian Milne, Jason Rice, Martin Shipston, Monica Singh Soares

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.

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Dobreen, seconded by Councillor Shipston
Carried
Be it resolved that Council recess the Special Council meeting at 10:31AM and move into the Committee of the Whole meeting to allow for a fuller discussion regarding 2026 financial forecasting.
Moved by Councillor John, seconded by Councillor Rice
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole receive the 2026 Mayor's budget third financial forecasting presentation for information; and That the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council receive the 2026 Mayor's budget third financial forecasting presentation for information.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Singh Soares
Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole proceed back to the Special Council meeting at 11:12AM.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Singh Soares
Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the 2026 Mayor's Budget third financial forecasting presentation for information.
Moved by Councillor Rice, seconded by Councillor John
Carried
Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 11:13AM in order to address matters relating to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board(Sec239(2)(e))(Subject: Potential Litigation); and That all those required remain in attendance.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Dobreen
Carried
Be it resolved that Council proceed out of closed session at 12:13PM.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Rice
Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-001 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its special meeting held on January 21, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Dobreen, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 12:14PM.
Moved by Councillor Rice, seconded by Deputy Mayor Dobreen
Carried

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