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 (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Special Council Meeting agenda and any addendums dated January 27, 2026 as circulated.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT line 1-4-1000-2700 (donations) be removed completely from the 2026 Budget.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – DRAFT 2026 Operating and Capital Budget; AND FURTHER THAT the changes discussed in the meeting be made for the next budget presentation on February 24, 2026 as discussed.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Report – Update - Credit Card Payment Acceptance Policy; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs that the Town utilize PaySimply as the third-party service provider for the purposes of accepting payment for property taxes via credit card. AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the policy as presented for immediate implementation. and directs that the Town will stop directly collecting tax payments by credit card after midnight, February 28, 2026, once the PaySimply program is set up, giving notice to residents about the change in advance.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held on January 27, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-08.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Special Council Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
January 27, 2026 Special Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – DRAFT 2026 Operating and Capital Budget; AND FURTHER THAT the changes discussed in the meeting be made for the next budget presentation on February 24, 2026 as discussed.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held on January 27, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-08. January 27, 2026 Special Council Minutes