The Ajax Record

Special Council

August 11, 2026

Who was there

Present (1): Nancy Henry

Absent (1): Joanne Dies

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 (7 motions)

5 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1. That Council approve the revised Municipal Alcohol Policy; and 2. That staff be directed to implement the updated policy and associated documentation for events and facility use involving alcohol. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower
Town of Ajax Special Council Meeting – August 11, 2026 1. That a spending cap of 70% or $23.5 million, whichever is less, be approved, with the resulting capital project funding gap to be addressed through increased debenture financing; and, 2. That staff be authorized to amend and finalize the Financial Sustainability Plan policies to reflect Council’s direction. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Bower Opposed: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Councillor Henry
Moved by S. Collier, seconded by S. Lee
Defeated
In favour (3): Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Bower · Opposed (3): Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Councillor Henry
That the 2026 Financial Sustainability Plan Update – Amendment Review report be received for information. In Favour: Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Bower Opposed: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Councillor Henry
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by L. Bower
Defeated
In favour (2): Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Bower · Opposed (4): Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Councillor Henry
That staff be directed to proceed with the recommended approach in the Financial Sustainability Plan as it relates to the omission of spending caps, requiring no further changes to Financial Sustainability Plan Policies. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry Opposed: Mayor Collier, Councillor Bower
Moved by M. Crawford, seconded by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
In favour (4): Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry · Opposed (2): Mayor Collier, Councillor Bower
That By-law 86-2026 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its special meeting held on August 11, 2026, be approved. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by L. Bower, seconded by S. Lee
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower
That the August 11, 2026 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by S. Lee, seconded by R. Tyler Morin
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower
That By-laws 83-2026 to 85-2026 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower Opposed: None
Moved by S. Collier
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee, Councillor Henry, Councillor Bower

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