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.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held November 24, 2025 be approved as presented and circulated.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Guchardi
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 53-2025 being a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of rates or taxes required for the Town of Shelburne for the interim levy for the year 2026 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for the interim levy for the year 2026 on all classes of property be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hall
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 54-2025 being a by-law to amend user fees and charges for municipal services, programs and facilities be approved.
Moved by Councillor Benotto, seconded by Councillor Fegan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report LS2025-13 for information; AND THAT Council directs Staff to amend the draft by-law as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Guchardi
Carried
WHEREAS Ontario’s Conservation Authorities are essential to watershed management, environmental protection, flood mitigation, and public safety; and WHEREAS Bill 68 proposes significant amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would change governance structures, decision-making authority, and municipal participation; and WHEREAS these changes were introduced within an omnibus bill, without a dedicated legislative process that would allow for full public input, stakeholder consultation, or sufficient review of long-term environmental, financial, and public safety impacts; and WHEREAS municipalities are critical partners in watershed management and must retain meaningful representation to ensure local knowledge, priorities, and risks are considered; and WHEREAS the proposed amendments may increase risks related to flooding, erosion, natural heritage loss, and environmental degradation if not fully evaluated; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of The Town of Shelburne urges the Provincial Government of Ontario to withdraw all sections of Bill 68 related to the Conservation Authorities Act; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT any proposed changes be re-introduced as a standalone bill and proceed through the full legislative process—including Committee review, public consultation, and stakeholder submissions—to ensure transparent assessment of impacts on watershed management, environmental protection, and public safety; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT any future governan
Moved by Councillor Guchardi, seconded by Councillor Benotto
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the City of Welland regarding a Call to Action: Standing Together for Justice and the Protection of Canada's Children.
Moved by Councillor Wegener, seconded by Councillor Fegan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items listed under Communications for information.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Wegener
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT according to section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act Council enters closed session for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Fegan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the verbal updates from the CAO as information.
Moved by Councillor Benotto, seconded by Councillor Guchardi
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 55-2025 being a By-law to confirm certain proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne for its regular council meeting held December 8, 2025 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Wegener
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we now adjourn to meet at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Benotto, seconded by Councillor Guchardi