The Southgate Record

Council Meeting

March 5, 2025

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 (11 motions)

11 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 Councillor Shipston, seconded by Councillor Rice
Carried
Be it resolved that Coucil approve the minutes from the February 19, 2025 Special Council meeting as presented; and That Council approve the minutes from the February 19, 2025 Council and meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Shipston
Carried
Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 9:02AM in order to address three matters relating to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Sec239(2)(e))(Subject: Litigation Update), and labour relations or employee negotiations (Sec239(2)(d)) and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Sec239)(2)(c))(Subject: HR Update); and That all those required remain in attendance.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Shipston
Carried
Be it resolved that Council proceed out of Closed Session at 10:45AM.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Shipston
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report BES2025-005 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to implement the recommended options contained in this report.
Moved by Councillor Shipston, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2025-009 be received for information; and That Council approve the award of the 2025 Township of Southgate Road Management Study to Triton Engineering Services Limited in the amount of $27,500 plus HST.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Dobreen, seconded by Councillor Shipston
Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-023 being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Division Registrar and a Deputy Issuer of Marriage Licences 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 Councillor Singh Soares, seconded by Councillor John
Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated March 5, 2025 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Dobreen, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Correspondence consent agenda dated March 5, 2025 as information.
Moved by Councillor Shipston, seconded by Councillor John
Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-025 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its regular meeting held on March 5, 2025 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 Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Dobreen
Carried
Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 11:47AM.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor John
Carried

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