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 (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the Regular meeting of Woodstock City Council held on November 6, 2025 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor D. Tait, seconded by Councillor L. Wismer-Van Meer
Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve the zone change application for lands described as Lot 4, Plan 959, in the City of Woodstock, to amend the ‘Special Highway Commercial Zone (C4-15)’ on the subject lands to facilitate the use of the subject lands for a commercial school; And further that any comments received from the public were reviewed and considered before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter.
Moved by Councillor L. Wismer-Van Meer, seconded by Councillor K. Leatherbarrow
Carried
That the City of Woodstock gives notice of a commitment of $55,458.93 including H.S.T. in the 2026 budget for payment for the supply of floral materials from Floral Express Inc. 3
Moved by Councillor M. Schadenberg, seconded by Councillor C. Lauder
Carried
That Woodstock City Council accepts the offer to purchase 682 Sutherland Drive from the Woodstock Muslim Association, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreement; And further that the necessary by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration under the by-law section of the agenda.
Moved by Councillor C. Lauder, seconded by Councillor K. Leatherbarrow
Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve a by-law delegating authority to the City Clerk to approve amendments to the Records Retention By-law and associated retention schedule, and that the necessary by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration under the by-law section of the agenda; And further that Council Policy GA017 - Delegation of Powers and Duties be updated accordingly.
Moved by Councillor K. Leatherbarrow, seconded by Councillor D. Tait
Carried
That Woodstock City Council pre-approve the hiring of a Health & Safety Co-op Student for the Spring/Summer 2026 term; And further that Woodstock City Council authorize the inclusion of $14,300.00 in the 2026 operating budget to support this placement, with the understanding that the City will apply for the Canada Summer Jobs grant to partially offset costs.
Moved by Councillor B. Martin, seconded by Councillor L. Wismer-Van Meer
Carried
That Woodstock City Council approves the updated Human Resources Policies as presented.
Moved by Councillor K. Leatherbarrow, seconded by Councillor M. Schadenberg
Carried
That the following by-laws be given a first and second reading: 9786-25 - A By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 8626-10 as amended - 1295 Dundas Street 5 9787-25 - A By-law to Delegate Authority to the City Clerk to Approve Amendments to the Municipal Records Retention By-law 9788-25 - A By-law to provide for the purchase and sale of certain lands owned by the City of Woodstock to Woodstock Muslim Association of 682 Sutherland Drive
Moved by Councillor D. Tait, seconded by Councillor C. Lauder
Carried
That the following by-laws be given a third and final reading: 9786-25 - A By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 8626-10 as amended - 1295 Dundas Street 9787-25 - A By-law to Delegate Authority to the City Clerk to Approve Amendments to the Municipal Records Retention By-law 9788-25 - A By-law to provide for the purchase and sale of certain lands owned by the City of Woodstock to Woodstock Muslim Association of 682 Sutherland Drive
Moved by Councillor D. Tait, seconded by Councillor C. Lauder
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 7:58 p.m.
Moved by Councillor L. Wismer-Van Meer, seconded by Councillor M. Schadenberg