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.
the March 18, 2025 Council agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Bentivegna Approve
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
10.1 Regular meeting of Council February 18, 2025 10.2 Special meeting of Council March 4, 2025 11. Delegations 11.1 Vincent Sowa representing Burlington Agricultural & Rural Affairs Advisory Committee (BARAAC) spoke regarding Transition of planning responsibilities from Halton Region (DGM-09-25) 12. Petitions None 13. Recommendations from Standing Committees: 13.1 Committee of the Whole meeting of March 3 and 4, 2025 All items with the exception of g, m and o were voted upon by way of one consent vote.
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Sharman
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
the Chief Financial Officer to report back (as part of the May 12th COW report) on the potential implementation of interest-free deferral programs for qualifying individuals, companies or organizations impacted by American tariffs such as the following: • property tax • development charges • and/or other city fees. Direct the Chief Financial Officer to set qualifying criteria for interest-free deferral programs; and Direct the Chief Financial Officer to outline associated risks to the City if tariffs are prolonged and businesses fail, resulting in the loss of
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Direct
Moved by Councillor Galbraith, seconded by Councillor Nisan Approve
Carried
and file Information items, having been considered by Council:
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Galbraith Receive
Carried
and pass the following by-laws which are now introduced, entitled and numbered as indicated below
Moved by Councillor Stolte, seconded by Councillor Nisan Enact
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
and pass By-law Number 16-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held March 18, 2025 being read a first, second and third time.
Moved by Councillor Sharman, seconded by Councillor Stolte Enact
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Galbraith, Councillor Kearns, Councillor Nisan, Councillor Stolte, Councillor Sharman, Councillor Bentivegna
Sharman was absent from 9:53 a.m. to 9:54 a.m. Adjourn this Council now to meet again at the call of the Mayor 10:41 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Kearns, seconded by Councillor Nisan Councillor