The Kitchener Record

Special Council Meeting

August 10, 2026

Who was there

Present (11): Debbie Chapman, Scott Davey, Jason Deneault, Bil Ioannidis, Margaret Johnston, Christine Michaud, Ayo Owodunni, Dave Schnider, Paul Singh, Stephanie Stretch, Berry Vrbanovic

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 (5 motions)

5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

"That Council pre-approve funding in the amount of $831,978 from the Fleet Equipment Reserve to support the purchase of three (3) replacements of assets that failed prior to meeting their expected lifecycle, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department Report INS-2026-321; and, That Brandt Tractor Ltd, Cambridge, Ontario, be the sole source provider for One (1) Used Motor Grader, at their quoted price of $311,640, plus H.S.T of $40,513.20, for a total of $352,153.20; and further, That Joe Johnson Equipment, Innisfill, Ontario, be the sole source provider for Two (2) Trackless Municipal Tractors with winter and summer equipment., at their quoted price of $520,338.59, plus H.S.T of $67,644, for a total of $587,952.59."
Moved by Councillor B. Ioannidis, seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
Carried
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a solicitor client privilege matter, a plan and instruction for negotiations and a labour relations matter and Information (e.g., a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, or financial information) that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (d) (f) (j) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Moved by Councillor J. Deneault, seconded by Councillor D. Schnider
Carried
"That staff be authorized to proceed with negotiations as outlined in Report CSD-2026-324 and in accordance with the direction provided by Council at its in-camera meeting held August 10, 2026; and, further, That, subject to successful negotiations that the General Manager, Infrastructure Services Department, be authorized to execute necessary documentation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor."
Moved by Councillor S. Stretch, seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
Carried
"That staff be authorized to provide a response to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) posting for Water and Wastewater Public Corporation model."
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud, seconded by Councillor J. Deneault
Carried
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 8.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for August 10, 2026. (By-law 2026-094)
Moved by Councillor D. Schnider, seconded by Councillor M. Johnston
Carried

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