17 février 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the agenda for the February 17, 2026, be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council receive the presentation from Michelle Courtney, Bluewater Recycling Association regarding IC&I Recycling Services as information.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a report to the March 16, 2026 Council meeting reviewing the three revised cost projections options regarding the future ICI Recycling framework, as presented by Michelle Courtney of Bluewater Rec…
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT the February 17, 2026 Consent Agenda items be received for information; and THAT the February 2, 2026 Council meeting minutes be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 5 added: NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Bluewater supports the CRTC application that would allow CKNX, a cornerstone of our region’s media landscape, to transition from the AM dial to the FM dial.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT By-law 10-2026, Being a By-law to repeal By-law 118-2024, and adopt a Recreation Programs and Day Camps – Refunds, Transfers and Credits Policy, be given first, second, and third reading this 17th day of February, 2026.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council direct staff to procure the Zurich Arena Condenser replacement through the LAS Procurement Program/Canoe Procurement Group of Canada and award the work to Clauger in the amount of $128,450 +HST.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Tender BW-RDS-03-2026 being a tender to supply and deliver one pickup truck, be awarded to Finch Chevrolet in the amount of $51,495 excluding HST.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council direct Staff to work with Bayfield Guiding to obtain wood from the Bayfield willow tree for their project; and, THAT if any wood remains, it be made available to the public on a first come first serve basis.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council authorize the Acting CAO/Clerk to single source laptops and docking stations in the amount of $36,424.42 including HST from MicroAge, as defined within the Municipal Procurement Policy.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT By-law 11-2026 Being a By-law to Adopt a Hiring Policy and repeal By-law 10-2022 be given first, second, third reading and finally passed this 17th day of February, 2026.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council for the Municipality of Bluewater authorizes write-offs totaling $3,831.69 as per section 357 of the Municipal Act for the 2025 Taxation Year in Schedule 1.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council for the Municipality of Bluewater authorizes write-offs totaling $785.36 as per section 357 of the Municipal Act for the 2025 Taxation Year in Schedule 2.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Bluewater Council move in Closed Session at 7:14 p.m. for the purpose of adopting the September 2, 2025, October 1, 2025, October 7, 2025, October 14, 2025 and November 3, 2025 in camera meeting minutes and to address one matter in ac…
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT By-law 12-2026, being the February 17, 2026 Council Meeting Confirmatory By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of February, 2026.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT the February 17, 2026 Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 8:03 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: J. Becker (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Groot (absent)
   • · Attendance added: S. Harris (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Hessel (present)
   • · Attendance added: G. Lamport (absent)
   • · Attendance added: W. Sangster (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Walden (present)
   • · Attendance added: B. Whetstone (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Kester (present)
   • · Attendance added: Aaron Stewardson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie Off (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie McBride (present)
   • · Attendance added: Klopp (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chandra Alexander (present)