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 April 22, 2026 Haliburton County Council Agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Murray Fearrey, seconded by Councillor Lisa Schell
Carried
McKechnie That the update for Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare be received.
Moved by Councillor Bob Carter, seconded by Mayor Walt
Carried
That the items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for April 22, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bob Carter, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Dailloux
Carried
Liz Danielsen That staff report CSWB-05-2026 - Community Safety & Well-Being April 2026 Status Update be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Bob Carter
Carried
That staff report PWS-05-2026 – 2026 Surface Treatment Project tender be approved; and That the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Miller Paving Limited for the completion of the identified work.
Moved by Councillor Murray Fearrey, seconded by Councillor Lisa Schell
Carried
THAT Council authorize staff to enter into a funding agreement with Health Canada and the Ministry of Health through the Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund.
Moved by Councillor Bob Carter, seconded by Councillor Cecil Ryall
Carried
Whereas first responders are those who in the early stages of an emergency, are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence and the environment; and Whereas first responders include professions such as paramedics, police officers, firefighters, doctors, medical evacuation pilots, community emergency managers, road maintenance personnel, and military personnel; and Whereas first responders’ commitment to duty is unwavering, responding to emergencies with courage, compassion and expertise, their skills often mean the difference between life and death; and Whereas the services, dedication and commitment of first responders deserve to be recognized and honoured; and Whereas in 2013 the Ontario Legislature proclaimed that May 1st of each year would be proclaimed First Responders Day; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Dave Burton, on behalf of Haliburton County Council, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2026 to be ‘First Responders Day’ in Haliburton County.
Moved by Councillor Lisa Schell, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Dailloux
Carried
That the following by-laws listed under the heading Consideration of By-laws be enacted and passed: By-law 4343 being a By-law to authorize an agreement with Miller Paving Limited for the surface treatment of County Road 507.
Moved by Mayor Walt, seconded by Councillor Murray Fearrey
Carried
Liz Danielsen That in accordance with the Municipal Act Section 239 (b) Haliburton County Council enter into Closed Session for the following reasons: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;
Moved by Councillor Bob Carter
Carried
That By-law 4344 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of County Council be considered to be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Dailloux, seconded by Councillor Cecil Ryall
Carried
That the April 22, 2026 meeting of Haliburton County Council be adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Moved by Mayor Walt, seconded by Councillor Cecil Ryall