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.
THAT the Council of the Town of Halton Hills meet in closed session in order to address the following matters: 2.2 COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT NO. CSE-2025-004 dated March 26, 2025 regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor J. Brass, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Moved by Councillor J. Brass, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Reports & Memorandums from the Monday March 24, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. ADMIN-2025-006 (
Moved by Councillor J. Brass, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday March 24, 2025. 6.2 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday March 24, 2025. 6.3 Minutes of the Statutory Public Meeting held on Monday March 24, 2025.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor C. Somerville
Carried
THAT the following Consent Items are hereby approved: 8.1 Public Art Policy Update THAT Report No. CSE-2025-015, dated April 14, 2025, regarding the Public Art Policy Update, be received. 8.2 2024 Annual Purchasing Policy Reporting THAT Report No. CS-2025-006 dated April 14, 2025, regarding the 2024 Annual Purchasing Policy Reporting – By-law No. 2022-0033, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor C. Somerville
Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Moved by Councillor M. Albano, seconded by Councillor C. Somerville
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports from the Monday April 14, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. CSE-2025-009 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0045) Report No. PD-2025-020 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0048) Report No. TPW-2025-008 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0050) Report No. TPW-2025-010 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0051)
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor J. Brass
Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Confidential Reports from the Monday April 14, 2025 Closed Session of Council are hereby adopted as presented; AND FURTHER THAT staff carry out any of Council's direction on these matters as set out in the Confidential minutes dated April 14, 2025. Report No. CSE-2025-004 Confidential Appendix B to Public Report No. CSE-2025-008 Confidential Verbal Update from Mayor A. Lawlor
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor J. Brass
Carried
WHEREAS the Ministry of the Solicitor General announced the Fire Protection grant program in 2024 to target cancer prevention equipment, supplies, personal protective equipment and minor infrastructure changes; AND WHEREAS the Halton Hills Fire Department (HHFD) submitted an application for the purchase of a Self Contained Breathing Appraratus (SCBA) decontamination unit which is capable of cleaning and decontaminating equipment thereby reducing firefighter exposure to harmful chemicals and by-products of combustion known to cause cancer; AND WHEREAS in February 2025, staff were awarded a grant in the amount of $24,691.35; AND WHEREAS in March, 2025 staff were provided an additional $361.73 for a grand total of $25,053.08 to put towards the purchase of this equipment; AND WHEREAS the total cost of the project is $40,748.93, less the grant funds received leaves a balance of $15,695.85 to be funded through the Fire Department Capital equipment reserve; AND WHEREAS as part of the process to receive the funds a formal resolution from Council is required; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Town of Halton Hills fully supports the funding received for the Fire Protection Grant including the additional $361.73 awarded in March, 2025; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the total project cost of $40,748.93 with the remaining funds coming from the Fire Department Capital equipment reserve fund.
Moved by Councillor A. Hilson, seconded by Councillor J. Brass
Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated April 14, 2025 be received.
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor J. Brass
Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2025-0031 A By-law to designate the McCallum House, located at 9296 Dublin Line under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0032 A By-law to designate the Creighton-Moore Farmstead, located at 9104 Dublin Line, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0033 A By-law to designate the Atkinson-Lake House, located at 15 Queen Street, Georgetown, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0034 A By-law to designate the Samuel Kennedy House, located at 13718 22 Side Road, Esquesing, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0035 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2023-0094, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Town of Halton Hills. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0036 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2023-0096 for the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Town’s Parking By-laws and other By-laws as designated by the Clerk & Director of Legislative Services. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0037 A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 61 to the Official Plan of the Town of Halton Hills wh
Moved by Councillor B. Inglis, seconded by Councillor M. Kindbom