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 (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the September 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor P. Valiquette, seconded by Deputy Mayor J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the September 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor P. Valiquette, seconded by Councillor J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a By-law to repeal By-law 2023-34 at a future Council Meeting and to review the subsequent By-law regarding zoning allowances for portable vendors to make sure any accommodations are included.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. DeMarsh, seconded by Councillor J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the 2025 Trunker Treat event by giving permission for the use of Tweed Memorial Park and facilities, as well as a fire truck exhibit.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. DeMarsh, seconded by Councillor J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the CAO report for information.
Moved by Councillor P. Valiquette, seconded by Councillor J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received the 2026 Budget Schedule report as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council set the 2026 Budget Schedule as follows: November 24, 2025, December 4, 2025, January 15, 2026 and February 12, 2026 with a start time of 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor P. Valiquette, seconded by Councillor J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Tax Payment Due Dates report as presented; AND FURTHER THAT property tax collection dates be revised with taxes to be collected at the end of March, June and September annually.
Moved by Councillor J. Flieler, seconded by Deputy Mayor J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the Request to Hire 2 Winter Seasonal Staff report as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to hire 2 seasonal winter staff.
Moved by Councillor P. Valiquette, seconded by Councillor J. Palmateer
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the August, 2025 BISB report as presented.
Moved by Councillor J. Flieler, seconded by Councillor P. Valiquette
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2025-80 to authorize long-term borrowing be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 23rd day of September, 2025.
Moved by Councillor J. Palmateer, seconded by Councillor P. Valiquette
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2025-81 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2012-30, as amended for 17 Countryman Rd. be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 23rd day of September, 2025.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. DeMarsh, seconded by Councillor P. Valiquette
Carried
WHEREAS the Province has posted ERO 025 0923, Consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion, seeking feedback from municipalities, Indigenous communities and other stakeholders on how Phase Three (3) could best support access to natural gas for community development. AND WHEREAS expanding access to natural gas is identified as a tool to support affordability and economic growth in Ontario communities, with Phases One (1) and Two (2) estimated to enable connections for approximately 17,000 buildings across 59 communities, and 16 projects completed to date. AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Tweed is working toward its housing and employment land goals that contribute to Ontario’s broader objective to build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031 and recognizes that timely servicing solutions (including natural gas where appropriate) can help enable these targets. AND WHEREAS Ontario’s energy future relies on a balance of affordability, reliability, and sustainability by leveraging a mix of energy solutions—including natural gas, electricity, and emerging energy technologies, to meet growing community needs. And whereas natural gas continues to play a critical role in supporting energy affordability, economic competitiveness, and enabling housing and employment growth across the province. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council: 1. Supports the Ministry’s consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion (NGEP Phase 3) and endorses access to natural gas as an
Moved by Councillor P. Valiquette, seconded by Councillor J. Flieler
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Correspondence - Information be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor J. Palmateer, seconded by Deputy Mayor J. DeMarsh
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-law No. 2025-82 be read a first, second, and third and final time, passed, signed, and sealed in open Council this 23rd day of September, 2025.
Moved by Councillor J. Palmateer, seconded by Councillor P. Valiquette
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 7:26 p.m.
Moved by Councillor J. Palmateer, seconded by Councillor J. Flieler