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 (7 motions)
5 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Presentation regarding 2026 Police Budget be received for information; and That the Police Chief and Police Services Board be directed to bring back further information to Council regarding timelines, resource and capital implications, as well as financial considerations for taking over rural policing in Port Hope by DATE.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Pearson
Withdrawn
That Council directs the Port Hope Police Services Board, in consultation with the Chief Administration Officer and municipal finance staff, to identify and implement additional savings to reduce its 2026 budget and report back to Council on the proposed adjustments no later than the Committee of the Whole meeting of November 4, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Pearson, seconded by Councillor Toms
Carried
That the Police Chief and Police Services Board be directed to bring back further information to Council regarding timelines, resource and capital implications, as well as financial considerations for taking over rural policing in Port Hope by November 4, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Andrews, seconded by Councillor Pearson
Defeated
That Council approve the 2026 Council, Committee, and Public Meetings Schedule (Attachment 1).
Moved by Councillor Toms, seconded by Councillor Pearson
Carried
That staff be directed to post the Draft Fees and Charges schedule on the municipal website, for public awareness and to collect comments from the community; and Following community engagement, that a By-law be presented to Council to approve the Prescribed Fees for Services schedules effective January 1, 2026, and repeal By-law 76-2024
Moved by Councillor Pearson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mink
Carried
That Council receive Report PS-13-25 regarding 2025 Safe Community Project Zero Campaign for information.
Moved by Councillor Toms, seconded by Councillor Andrews
Carried
1. That staff be directed to post the Draft Fees and Charges schedule on the municipal website, for public awareness and to collect comments from the community; and 2. Following community engagement, that a By-law be presented to Council to approve the Prescribed Fees for Services schedules effective January 1, 2026, and repeal By-law 76-2024
Moved by Councillor Pearson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mink