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)
6 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
"THAT City Council now move into 'Closed Session' to consider one matter regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose respecting the 2026 Mayor's Proposed Budget."
Moved by Councillor Koepke, seconded by Councillor Kukreja
Carried
"THAT City Council now move into Committee of the Whole to consider correspondence and presentations respecting the 2026 draft Mayor's budget."
Moved by Councillor Koepke, seconded by Councillor Kukreja
Carried
"THAT the action taken in Committee of the Whole in considering correspondence and presentations respecting the 2026 draft Mayor's budget be confirmed by this Council."
Moved by Councillor Koepke, seconded by Councillor Kukreja
Carried
"THAT By-law Number 2026-006 be passed and enacted."
Moved by Councillor Koepke, seconded by Councillor Kukreja
Carried
"THAT in consideration of correspondence received on January 12, 2026 from the Ontario Solicitor General and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing respecting Police Service Boards Budget, City Council receives Item 6.a for information purposes."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Greig
Carried
"THAT in consideration of the 2026 operating budget, City Council supports the Owen Sound Police Service budget request of 7.23 per cent and incorporate within the 2026 Mayor's Budget to ensure adequate and effective police services for community safety." Prior to a vote on the motion, Councillor Merton requested a recorded vote: In Favour Opposed Councillor Farmer X Councillor Hamley X Councillor Koepke X Councillor Kukreja X Councillor Merton X Councillor Middlebro' X Deputy Mayor Greig X Mayor Boddy X The resolution was
Moved by Councillor Merton
Defeated
"THAT in consideration of the 2026 operating budget, City Council increases the dedicated capital budget increase to 2 per cent."
Moved by Councillor Farmer
Defeated
"THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report."