Council Meeting Highlights - Thursday, February 20, 2025

Bruce County Council Meeting

• Warden Charbonneau thanked Roads Crews and Emergency Responders for their efforts through recent winter storms. The Warden highlighted the importance of partnerships and communities working together, and thanked residents for their patience and understanding.
• Council received from Human Services the Q4 2024 Income and Support Services Update. Report
• Council received from Human Services the Housing Services Q4 Update. Report
• Council received from Transportation & Environmental Services the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan. Report
• Council approved that the internal loan of $376,405 for the Kincardine Paramedic Station purchase be paid in full utilizing the Paramedic Services department’s 2024 operating surplus. Council approved that the internal loan repayment of $48,504 budgeted for 2025 be directed to the Paramedic Services Capital Reserve for the purpose of funding future Capital Facilities Repairs. Report
• Council approved that the Service Manager consent to discharge the mortgage for 621 Mary St., South Bruce Peninsula be granted to Bruce County Housing Corporation. Report
• Council defeated the proposed Health Care Funding Policy. Report
• Council referred communication from the Town of Saugeen Shores on Blue Box Transition Planning and Source Separated Organics to staff. Communication
• Council referred communication from the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula on a Request for Increase to Beaver Compensation Rate to staff. Communication
• Council received communication from AMO on Action on Tariffs and Trade. Communication
• Council received communication from the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus on Tariffs & Trade Resolution. Communication
• Council received communication from the Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus with their Press Release on Tariffs and Trade. Communication

This publication identifies highlights from recent Bruce County Council and Committee meetings. Bruce County’s Office of the CAO maintains complete agendas and minutes from all Council and Committee meetings, which can be reviewed at www.brucecounty.on.ca/government/agendas-and-minutes