The Adelaide Metcalfe Record

Regular Council Meeting

October 20, 2025

Who was there

Present (5): Mike Brodie, Andrew Campbell, Sue Clarke, Garett Kingma, Betty Ann Mackinnon

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 (12 motions)

12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Agenda for the October 20, 2025 Meeting of Council be approved.
Moved by Councillor Brodie, seconded by Councillor MacKinnon
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Adelaide Metcalfe Meeting of Council held on October 6, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Moved by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Kingma
Carried
THAT Items 6.a through 6.f listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for October 20, 2025 be adopted as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Brodie
Carried
THAT Council receive and file correspondence item 7.a through to 7.d
Moved by Councillor MacKinnon, seconded by Councillor Brodie
Carried
THAT Council approve the implementation of the CSA Certified Safety Boot Policy as proposed, effective January 1, 2026; AND THAT the Fire Chief be authorized to administer the policy and ensure compliance among department personnel.
Moved by Councillor Kingma, seconded by Councillor MacKinnon
Carried
THAT the Township Public Works Manager be authorized and directed to award RFT AM-2025-06 to Brads Lawns Care in the amount of $300.00 plus HST per event for the Kerwood Main Street Sidewalks, $250.00 plus HST per event for Napperton Drive & Pike Road Sidewalks, $250.00 plus HST per event for Centre Road Sidewalks, and $250.00 plus HST per event for Second Street Sidewalks for sidewalk winter maintenance. FURTHER THAT the Township Public Works Manager and Legislative Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, all agreements and other documents necessary to implement this award.
Moved by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Brodie
Carried
THAT the 2026 Budget Survey Results report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Kingma, seconded by Councillor MacKinnon
Carried
6 THAT the “Third Quarter 2025 Building Activity Summary” report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Kingma, seconded by Councillor Brodie
Carried
THAT Council adjourn to closed session at 7:18 pm pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss the following matter(s); (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (By-Law Enforcement Update)
Moved by Councillor MacKinnon, seconded by Councillor Campbell
Carried
THAT staff be directed to prepare a report outlining potential green energy projects that could be implemented on municipal lands, including but not limited to solar energy installations and other renewable energy opportunities deemed feasible.
Moved by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor MacKinnon
Carried
THAT By-Law 51 of 2025 (Confirming October 20th, 2025) receive first, second and third and final reading.
Moved by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor MacKinnon
Carried
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:36 PM.
Moved by Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Brodie
Carried

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