[0:02] Good evening and welcome to the regular council meeting for Kobalt August 18

[0:08] 2026 and I'd like to call this to order now.

[0:13] Is there any disclosure of pecuniary interest

[0:18] you public meetings? No deputations.

[0:25] Daniel Gerard from Kemp Elliot and Blair is here with the presentation of the

[0:29] 2025 financial statements and she's going to come up and

[0:36] uh give them to us now and right now they are in draft form. Once

[0:43] everything's signed, sealed and delivered and everything then the final

[0:48] copy will be available to the public. So yes sir. Um, can I make a quick

[0:54] suggestion? >> Uh, could we maybe bump Dan Garoo first

[0:57] since his presentation will not be anywhere as long as this this one?

[1:01] » I'm okay. >> You're okay? Yeah.

[1:02] » Are you here? >> Yeah.

[1:04] » Okay. Sure, Dan. Thanks. >> Okay. It's all yours.

[1:10] » Okay. So, you should all have a package um in your handouts that have uh the

[1:14] important pages of the financial statements. So, we've broken this down

[1:17] to kind of the nuts and bolts that we think is uh useful to council. So the

[1:21] first page in your package is actually labeled page 22 and it is a note to your

[1:26] financial statement. So basically this is your statement of operation which

[1:30] shows revenues and expenses but we've converted here to the way that you

[1:33] budget. So for those of you who heard hear me every year explain this. You are

[1:38] required to budget in a different way than you are required to present your

[1:41] financial statements. So there's accountants way smarter than me that

[1:44] decided that accounting rules don't follow how you budget. So we we we do is

[1:48] we convert your financial statements to the way that you budget so that when we

[1:52] review it together, you're comparing apples to apples and it makes a little

[1:55] bit more sense. The [clears throat] excuse me, the major things that are

[1:59] different are capital expenditures. So when you budget a capital expense, it is

[2:03] an expense to you in your financial statements. They capitalize it and

[2:06] depreciate it. Long-term debt is the same. So the repayment of long-term debt

[2:10] is an expense to you in your budget. But the way that your financial statements

[2:14] are reported, the principal payments go through your balance sheet and only the

[2:17] interest expense um is on your statement of operations. So those are your two

[2:21] biggest differences. [snorts] So we will review that. If you have questions, do

[2:25] stop me along the way. Middle column is the 2025 actual. You've got your budget

[2:29] on the left and 2024 on the right. So under operating revenues, we have

[2:33] municipal taxation of 877,000. Your tax rate went up 7%. Your

[2:39] assessment stayed the same, which created an extra taxation revenue of 7%.

[2:44] Water and sewer user fees, 611,476. Your residential water rate went up 10%,

[2:50] the commercial rate went up 7%, and your sewer rate remained unchanged.

[2:55] Policing fees went up 10% to 417,173. User charges, everything else that you

[3:02] charge your rateayers for, went up from 194 to 203. The major increase there was

[3:08] the colarium sales. So you sold a lot. I think it was brand new in 2024 you guys

[3:12] built it and now you sold I think they're called I don't know they're

[3:15] called pots or drawers or anyways you sold a bunch of them.

[3:20] » There you go. So yes, you sold a bunch of them and that was the increase this

[3:23] year. Provincial grants. These are operating

[3:26] provincial grants. A million81898. The largest amount in there for 915,900

[3:32] is your Ontario municipal partnership fund. This is your unconditional grant

[3:35] from the province and it went up about 2%.

[3:39] Fire protection grant in there as well too. You had an intern grant. You did

[3:44] use some Nords and OCIF funding towards operating um expenses or things that

[3:48] were deemed operating. So there's also those amounts in there as well. Federal

[3:53] grants 113,000. Uh most of that is gas tax that was used on repairs towards the

[3:59] water system. Uh revenue from other municipalities

[4:03] 32,000. Uh the water from Coleman increased because they helped to fund

[4:09] some of the major repairs that had to be done.

[4:13] Investment income 8,691. Interest rates are down. You had less um

[4:19] money in the bank. So you had less interest income this year. Penalties and

[4:23] interest on taxes 50,536. We'll see in a minute that your taxes receivable

[4:28] balance is a little bit higher at the end of the year, but obviously the

[4:30] interest is based on timing of payments. So if people are paying quicker, you

[4:34] make a little bit less interest. If they're taking longer, the interest goes

[4:36] up. Land sales, you did have one property

[4:39] that sold for 14,000. And then proceeds from sale of tangible capital assets,

[4:44] 23,000. You did sell the recycling bins, the old street sweeper, and an old 2010

[4:50] Ford F-150. other income 163,64

[4:55] 37,000 of that was rebates from WSIB >> ask a quick question can you point out

[5:02] just to because we have an audience here that this is for numbers of December

[5:07] 31st 2025 this is up to and including that correct

[5:10] » correct the 2025 financial >> this is not like eight months has passed

[5:14] since then correct okay thank you >> total operating revenues just under 3.6

[5:19] 6 million capital revenues. Uh the only thing we have was 10,300 under other. So

[5:25] there was a piece of land that was donated to the the town and that becomes

[5:29] a revenue to you and an expense when they clear each other out. But the 103

[5:33] was the value of the land that was donated to the wall.

[5:37] Total revenues 3.607 million. We have expenditures, operating expenditures, uh

[5:42] general government, so everything that has to do with running the municipality

[5:45] itself, 697,000. Um there was less wages allocated from

[5:52] public works to municipal buildings. So that was the major change there.

[5:56] Protection to persons and property 620,000.

[5:59] Your policing went up 35,000 and you had the first year of the interest on the

[6:04] new fire truck from last year of 26,000. Transportation services was similar to

[6:09] last year at 78,000. environmental services. We will see the

[6:14] water and sewer system separately on a statement after, but there was a lot of

[6:18] fluctuation. Um, your recycling obviously is down, your garbage was

[6:22] down, your water expenses were up, and your sewer was down. So, all of that

[6:25] translated into a slight decrease overall on that line.

[6:30] Health services 168,000. The health unit went up about 2,300. The DAB went up um

[6:37] 21,000. And that would be the land ambulance portion of the DAB only on

[6:40] that line. Social and family services, 101,000.

[6:44] That's the rest of the DISA, which I believe is child services, um, social

[6:50] housing, um, general assistance, that kind of stuff. It went up as well by

[6:54] 13,600. Recreation and cultural services,

[6:59] 177,000. If you remember, back in 2024, there was some demolition costs involved

[7:04] for a building downtown that was demolished. So, that decreased your

[7:07] expense base by 70,000. uh planning and development 8,133 that's

[7:14] basically the fees you paid at TMSA for planning and your MIS fees. Uh last year

[7:19] you had done some work on the additional plan so that's why you have less

[7:22] expenses this year. So total operating expenses just a little over 3.5 million.

[7:27] You had very limited capital expenditures. There was a new sidewalk

[7:30] plow and then the land donation for a total of 79,218.

[7:35] Long-term debt repayments 99,860 860. You of the fire truck, the wheel

[7:40] loader, a 2024, a 2022 Ford, and the public works garage you're repaying. So

[7:47] total expenditures just under 3.7 million. So if we take your total

[7:51] revenues less your total expenditures, you did have a deficit of 90,000 for the

[7:55] year.

[8:00] Any questions on that?

[8:05] Okay, next page is the statement of financial position. So for those of you

[8:10] used to commercial accounting, it is called your balance sheet. So it

[8:13] basically says where you are at a point in time. So this one we did not convert.

[8:17] It's the actual one that you submit to the min ministry. Um so 2025 on the

[8:22] left, 2024 on the right. You had 607,000 of cash in the bank on December 31st.

[8:28] Taxes receivable were 309, so a slight increase from last year. Accounts

[8:33] receivable 26,210. Um that's just a a timing difference.

[8:38] Your third quarter HST was overclaimed and by the time the amount was repaid,

[8:43] it was after the end of the year. So your HST receivable was just lower than

[8:46] what it was in the past by about $60,000.

[8:50] Accounts payable and acred liabilities 325,000.

[8:54] Again, timing of when payments are made, whether you make a a check run before

[8:58] Christmas or not. Um, in there is always your usual two months of policing, what

[9:03] you owe Aqua. Um, sometimes there's school boards, there's our audites, and

[9:07] then any other regular small payables that basically are paid after the end of

[9:11] the year, but we're late to 2025. Deferred revenue other 437,000.

[9:17] So that's funds you've received in the bank that you have not yet spent on an

[9:21] appropriate project. So in there is about 390,000 of OCIF funding and 3,000

[9:27] of Nords. So that means they've given you the funds. You have not spent it

[9:31] yet. So it's here as a deferred revenue until you budget for it and have an

[9:34] expenditure to offset it. Then it hits your income statement at that point in

[9:38] time. Deferred revenue obligatory reserve

[9:41] funds. That's a fancy uh word for gas tax. Same thing. You've received 80,432

[9:47] of gas tax in your bank account, but you have not yet spent it on a project. Most

[9:52] of these funds you are allowed to carry forward and accumulate for future

[9:55] projects. So not unreasonable. and it'll become a revenue to you in the year you

[9:59] have a budgeted expense for it. Asset retirement obligations. So, this

[10:03] was new from a few years ago. If you remember, we had to do an inventory of

[10:08] um any assets that require um remediation if you were ever to sell or

[10:12] demolish it. So, most of that relates to asbestous and buildings, fuel tanks, and

[10:17] some of your sewer system. Um so, an engineer had prepared a report to

[10:22] explain what all that was and how much it's going to cost when those

[10:24] [clears throat] assets need to be retired. Um it's an estimate like

[10:28] anything else. Some of these costs may never um come to futation in the year

[10:33] where you have a capital project or you're selling one of these assets. Um

[10:37] you will likely budget for that remediation at the time of the project

[10:41] as the engineers will make you aware of it at that time but it is an accounting

[10:45] exercise that was required. So that number is there. So at no point do you

[10:48] need to pay 664,000 tomorrow or anything like that. That'll be strictly done in

[10:53] the event that one of those buildings that have asbestous is demolished and

[10:56] you're having to clean it up or part of your sewer system needs to be remediated

[11:01] or or that kind of thing. So, it's a little bit misleading.

[11:05] Municipal debt 1.4 million. So, that's all the debt that you owe at the moment.

[11:09] There's a fire truck, a wheel loader, two fork trucks, and the public works

[11:13] garage. I think one truck is dropping off this

[11:16] year if it's not already all paid in 2026. And then the others have a few

[11:20] years left to go. and then some are longer.

[11:23] So total liabilities just under 3 million. So if we take your assets less

[11:27] your liabilities, you do have a net debt position of 2,27,000.

[11:32] It's not uncommon for a town site or a municipality to have a bracket there. Um

[11:37] that's how you fund your capital projects and your infrastructure. Uh so

[11:41] you will have some debt there that you you do have to carry. That net debt

[11:45] position though did decrease by 12,180. So that just means that the amount of

[11:50] long-term debt that you're decreasing by is not surpassing your your you're

[11:55] surpassing your deficits every year. So that does mean you are in a worse shape

[11:59] than you were last year. Um so remember that number for the 2 the

[12:05] 2 million 27 because we're going to see that number again in a minute. Um below

[12:08] that are non-financial assets. So we've got inventories, prepaid and capital

[12:12] assets. These are numbers that are required to be there more of an

[12:15] accounting exercise. The tangible capital asset number of almost 15

[12:19] million is the original cost less the depreciation of all of the assets in the

[12:23] town. So these buildings, roads, sewer, water, everything included, but it's

[12:27] original cost less depreciation, which is not a very useful number to you. If

[12:32] you've got an asset management plan, it should be telling you what needs to

[12:35] replace, when, how much it's going to cost, and how you plan on paying for it.

[12:39] And that's much better document to rely on than this number here, unfortunately.

[12:43] So, we'll tell you to ignore all those numbers and just keep an eye on that

[12:46] 2,27 as we'll look at it again. Any other question? Any questions on

[12:52] that?

[12:55] Okay, next page. Page 16. Again, it's a note to your financial statements. We're

[12:59] looking at note 13, which is called accumulated surplus. Um, so that 2,27,

[13:04] if you go about 3/4 down that note, you should be able to see that in brackets.

[13:09] Now, just above it, we are backing out the unfinanced asset retirement

[13:12] obligations and the unfinanced municipal debt. And the reason we do that is

[13:16] because you're not paying those two things tomorrow. They are going to be

[13:19] budgeted for in future budgets. And it's not a cash outlay that's going to happen

[13:23] immediately. So, principal, payments, and interest are going to be budgeted

[13:27] for in future budgets and the asset retirement obligations will be budgeted

[13:30] in a year where remediation is required. So, if we back out those two numbers,

[13:34] look at the number just above it. That's 99,126.

[13:38] So that's your financial position ignoring those asset retirement

[13:41] obligations and that long-term debt. So that's basically the cushion you have to

[13:47] operate for the following year. So it's a positive number. So that's exciting,

[13:52] but it is a it is a plus. It's 99,000. It's not a big number for the size of

[13:56] the accountant. The concern there is that it has dropped based on this the

[14:00] deficit for the year from 197 to 99. So if you have another deficit of the same

[14:05] size in 2026, you are going to be in a bracket. So that's the important part is

[14:11] that that cushion is slowly dwindling down and it's eroding and you're soon

[14:16] going to find that there is no cushion. Um as that cushion disappears, cash flow

[14:21] becomes tight. The reason your bank account looks healthy is because of

[14:24] those deferred revenue grants have come in and you haven't spent them yet. So

[14:28] until you spend them, your your bank balance is fairly healthy because of

[14:31] that. Um, but if you start spending some of the money on the the grant money on

[14:35] on expenditures and and capital, you're going to slowly realize that as this

[14:39] cushion starts to dwindle, things are going to get a little bit tight.

[14:44] So, that 99 has different allocations. Some of it is at your discretion, some

[14:48] of it is not. Uh, we still do have a library reserve of 18,000, something to

[14:53] discuss at the library board, but I'm not sure a reserve is necessarily ne

[14:57] necessary anymore. um you'll see in a minute there's also a library deficit.

[15:02] Um my suggestion would be to squeeze the two together and just have one surplus

[15:06] or deficit that you're carrying. If there's not an actual reason to have

[15:10] this reserve, it's probably causing more confusion than nothing. Um but now that

[15:14] you're carrying a library deficit, I would likely eliminate the reserve and

[15:18] close it out to that so that the library is not running with one number. A

[15:23] reserve is not additional cash. It's not a secret bank account. It's an

[15:27] allocation of your surplus. So it's just means that whatever surplus you have,

[15:31] it's being allocated between different pots, but it's made up of accounts

[15:35] receivable, accounts payable. Um, so it's not just an extra bank account. So

[15:39] the library does not have an extra $18,000 hiding somewhere. It just means

[15:43] their financial position is the 18 less the little deficit of,9 and that's what

[15:48] their cushion is for the following year. Okay, does that make sense to everyone?

[15:54] that reserve has been remained untouched for as long as I've been here, which is

[15:57] about 17 years. So that's why at this point I would say let's just have one

[16:02] number and that just makes things a little less confusing for everybody

[16:04] involved. But they're not losing anything. We're just squeezing them

[16:07] together. Okay. General municipal deficit 440,000. So again, a little bit

[16:13] worse off than last year. So um that change in in your overall position is

[16:18] impacting your general municipal deficit. That library deficit I was just

[16:22] talking about. So they had a surplus, now they have a little deficit, but if

[16:25] you combine the 18 and the thousand, they're still in in the green. So that's

[16:29] not a problem there. Cemetery surplus about 49,000.

[16:34] The sewer surplus, um, it's doing fairly well at 561,000 and we will look at a

[16:39] statement for it in a minute. The waterwork system is another story and

[16:43] it's dwindled down whatever surplus it had and now has a deficit as well. So,

[16:48] the water system obviously is going to create an issue as costs keep rising.

[16:52] Um, and it seems like an imbalance between your sewer system and your water

[16:56] system at this point. So, all of those things together make up your actual

[17:01] position of 99,126.

[17:05] Does that make sense to everyone? Yep.

[17:10] Silence is sometimes confusion as well. [laughter]

[17:14] Okay. Any questions on that? [cough] Next page, page 23. So the waterwork

[17:20] system. So sale of water to cobalt residents 451,000.

[17:25] There was a 10% increase in the residential rate and a 7% increase to

[17:28] the commercial rate. Sale of water to Coleman is based on usage plus they had

[17:33] a capital contribution to help pay for some of the um the maintenance issues

[17:39] during the year. I believe it was the coordinator and valves or something like

[17:42] that. Interest charges on collection 11,470.

[17:47] So this is an estimate based on the water receivables and when they were

[17:50] collected. Provincial grants operating nothing this year. Federal grants

[17:54] operating that's the gas tax that we use to help with broken water manesinator

[18:00] and some valve replacements. So total revenue 62,000.

[18:04] We have expenditures salary and benefits. So that's basically public

[18:07] works being allocated for the time spent um on the water system 67,000.

[18:13] material supplies and utilities 287. It did include um the chlorinator and the

[18:19] valve replacement of about 50,000 that's included in that number.

[18:24] Contracted services includes water main repairs of about 66,000 and then there

[18:29] was some controllers and transmitters that are in there as well too that Aqua

[18:33] replaced for you. So total expenditures 690,000. So it did have a deficit of

[18:38] 88,000. you had a very small accumulated surplus which is wiped out completely

[18:43] now and you have an accumulated deficit of 8848.

[18:47] So the water system assume I I don't assume it's going to get cheaper to run.

[18:51] Usually water systems don't. So I'd say this is one that'll need to be continued

[18:55] to be reviewed and monitored as your costs continue to rise. So do make sure

[19:01] you have a plan if there's some major improvements that need to happen in the

[19:04] next few years that you have an idea of how you're

[19:08] asset management plan should provide some guidance on that.

[19:12] Any questions on that? Next page is page 24. The sewer wetland

[19:17] system. So user fees, you had no change to it, which I think makes sense

[19:21] considering it is um well funded. Interest charges or it appears to be

[19:26] well funded. um interest charges on collections about 4,000 based on the

[19:30] estimate of receivables. Provincial grants to use some OCIF funding towards

[19:35] the assimilative study and there's a CLICA

[19:40] project. That might make sense to somebody.

[19:43] Not sure what that is, but something to do with your sewer system. So that was a

[19:46] total of 45,962. Expenditures, salaries, and benefits

[19:50] 52,000. That's the public works time that's been allocated to the sewer

[19:53] system based on time spent. material supplies, utilities, a whole 8,400.

[19:58] Contracted services is mostly Aqua. Last year, you had the replacement of a sewer

[20:03] connection. That's why it went down this year. So, it had a nice surplus of

[20:07] 40,000 and it has a comfortable surplus of 561,000.

[20:11] Now, obviously, the complete opposite of your water system. So, I think if you

[20:16] looked at your long-term plan for the sewer system, if you know what you need

[20:19] to do in the next 10 years, you might be able to figure out whether that number

[20:23] is adequate or too high or too low, which should give you some direction on

[20:27] what to do with rates in the future. It might be one of those where sewer rates

[20:31] may actually end up staying the same or going down while you increase water. So,

[20:35] that the net effect to the rateayer may not be may not be a huge one, but you're

[20:40] rebalancing your water and your sewer at this time. But I can only recommend that

[20:44] knowing what you need to spend on your sewer system in the next 10 years. If

[20:47] you have a million-dollar project to do in the next three years, that might not

[20:51] be the wisest decision. So, you need to have a bit of a plan on the sewer system

[20:55] so that you can do a little bit of long-term planning on what you can do

[20:58] with it. But it is sitting fairly comfortable at surplus of 56,000.

[21:05] Does that make sense to everyone? It looks good, but if you have to spend

[21:10] a million bucks on it next year, then not

[21:14] questions on that? Okay. So, there's just our management

[21:18] letter, which I think was at the beginning of our packages that I saw.

[21:21] So, we've now completed the 2025 audit and consolidating financial statements

[21:24] for the town of Cobalt. The financial statements show an operational deficit

[21:28] of 90,000. Your net debt position continues to grow with the deficit and

[21:32] is now up to just over 2,27,000.

[21:38] You only have two options to consider at generating a surplus. increase taxes or

[21:42] decrease expenses. The sewer system had an operational

[21:46] surplus this year of 40,000 which increased the accumulated surplus to

[21:49] 561,000. This system appears to be properly funded, possibly overfunded

[21:54] depending on your long-term capital plan. The water system incurred an

[21:58] operational deficit of 88,000 which has now created an accumulated deficit of

[22:02] 88,000. A continuing increase in water fees appears to be necessary as

[22:07] operating costs continue to rise. Any questions or concerns on any of

[22:12] that? Now, just a reminder, those financial statements do include the

[22:16] library in there. So, because the library is part of the town, they are

[22:21] consolidated into your financial statements. So, as we were reviewing

[22:25] those numbers, the library numbers are also in there. [clears throat]

[22:30] Uh, so I do have some paperwork to sign unless anybody has any other questions

[22:33] before we pass around paper. So, the first thing I'm going to pass around is

[22:37] the representation letter. So, you're approving those financial statements um

[22:41] based on our little presentation here. And the library has a letter and we have

[22:45] a letter or the town has a letter and the library has a letter. So, you've got

[22:49] four letters time signed to do that. I'll start passing those.

[22:57] [cough]

[23:02] You're first. I do have a few questions I need to ask

[23:06] while you guys are signing. Uh does anybody have any fraud concerns or

[23:10] concerns about financial propriety and that's just something that we are

[23:13] required to ask at every meeting. Uh because you are charged with oversight.

[23:17] So in theory you're the umbrella of the organization. So if you were aware of

[23:21] fraud or aware of anything like that um it's important that we're made aware of

[23:24] it. I assume silence means no. Mhm. >> Does anybody know of any lawsuits that

[23:31] are not covered by insurance or anything new that's happened since December 31st

[23:35] that we should be made aware of? Something significant that that's

[23:39] happened that would be noted in your financial statements or anything like

[23:43] that. >> I think nobody knows anything.

[23:49] Okay, that's all I've got for the 2025 audit.

[23:54] Any other questions or concerns?

[24:00] Jamie, do you want me to do 2026 now? >> Perfect.

[24:03] » Do you want me to do 2026 right now? >> 2026. So, we are almost ready to start

[24:09] next year's audit this fall. Um, so we do get started before

[24:15] the work done um while we can. So, we do have to meet with council before we

[24:19] start that. So, we decided to do that today as well. So, the next letter I

[24:23] have to pass around is the engagement letter engaging us to be the auditors

[24:26] for 2026. Does anybody have any questions or concerns related to that?

[24:33] Nope. So, I will pass that letter around.

[24:38] There are two copies of that as well.

[24:43] Some questions I do have to ask. Does anybody have any concerns or questions

[24:46] about our audit process or what we do? It's your chance to ask me anything.

[24:54] Uh materiality. So when we prepare our audit, um we uh pick a materiality

[25:00] factor that we think would impact the user's decision making. Um so for

[25:06] Cobalt, we use 45,000. So 45,000 being the accumulated errors that could happen

[25:12] in the financial statements that we think would impact your decision-m. So

[25:16] if there were more than $45,000 of errors, we would make sure they are all

[25:19] fixed. Sometimes we have an accumulation that is below that that we don't think

[25:23] is considered significant. So 45 is what we use for our testing and to make sure

[25:27] that things are correct by that amount. Uh does anybody have any areas they

[25:32] believe are higher risk where you should spend more audit time or concerns or

[25:36] anything like that? [clears throat]

[25:38] Anybody have any knowledge of fraud or any concerns about possible fraud?

[25:44] Internal control discussion. and you do not have 15 people in your accounting

[25:47] department to properly separate duties. Um so your controls are very limited uh

[25:52] to um mostly second signatures on checks uh things like that. So the onus comes

[25:58] on council to be the umbrella of the organization. So it's important you guys

[26:02] are always asking questions. If you are the second signator on a check, make

[26:05] sure you are reviewing the backup, the amounts, who the checks are made out of

[26:09] are made out to and that the expense is a reasonable town expense. And make sure

[26:13] you ask questions if there's something that seems unusual or odd. And if you're

[26:18] reviewing any other reports, do ask questions if you're not understanding

[26:20] anything. That's it for me. Any other questions or

[26:25] concerns? >> Okay.

[26:50] I think if I if I might while she's finishing up there, um the one big

[26:56] number on the uh the sewer wetlands operation in United Surplus. Um, right

[27:04] now we're still in negotiations uh with the government and there will be

[27:11] more um uh more reports and everything that Aqua

[27:16] will be putting into them as we cross our fingers that

[27:21] uh our wetlands will finally be classed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. as uh a

[27:28] a number one sewage level one sewage treatment plant. So that's why that

[27:33] amounts there um is waiting and hopefully it won't all get used up and

[27:41] trying. But if we don't get to that level one,

[27:46] then the government could say to us that that's got to become uh a regular cement

[27:53] building plant, sewage treatment plant. And u let's cross our fingers that never

[27:59] happens because uh that was that would be

[28:04] horrendous expense to us. >> Yeah. And a reminder with our water

[28:09] treatment plant that it's simply a treatment plant. It's not

[28:16] sterilizing, cleaning, and everything else. Uh it's using the water and just

[28:21] doing a cleaning job on it. But if people pollute that lake out there and

[28:29] the government province says no the water quality has gone below a certain

[28:34] level then we would have to put in a full water treatment plant just like

[28:42] so that's why we keep saying SAS lake is so so so important to us and trying to

[28:51] keep people off of it because It's got to stay those four lakes have got to

[28:56] stay unemployed. So, um that's the only two things with big

[29:02] numbers in there that uh the money's in reserve for

[29:08] but we will make this all available afterwards.

[29:12] uh and I hope some of you were able to

[29:16] understand the numbers as you hear them and go through it year after year

[29:21] becomes easier.

[29:24] So, uh let's continue on then. Mayor Kur,

[29:30] you're coming to report on the uh the head frame and how negotiations

[29:36] are going.

[29:39] » Negotiations. Sure. Uh just this won't take very long

[29:46] and community been talking to probably two three times

[29:52] a week. Uh we do have a quote for removal of the stiplets but now I see

[29:58] that you want some documents signed with council

[30:04] coal historical society. Mhm.

[30:07] » Uh which is fine, but we just had our council last night, so I'll have to call

[30:12] a special meeting, which is not a problem.

[30:15] » Get moving on the u the uh Agnik was very impressed how how

[30:23] things are moving along. CA was made a comment that uh uh wants

[30:30] full cost of the stiff legs. are

[30:37] they have committed to uh seriousness and helping out. So, we're working on

[30:43] that. So, you probably seen at least the office people have seen some some action

[30:48] around the head frame [cough and clears throat]

[30:51] [snorts] and now we're waiting for those numbers

[30:53] to come back and uh go from there. So for okay uh

[31:01] the removal of the step legs was to start at the end of August which is two

[31:06] weeks away try and get all the signatures on paper

[31:11] before we get going and uh

[31:17] do you have any anything that we could use or safety barrier around

[31:22] perimeter of that particular building when I have the contractor will have

[31:26] somebody out there to to make sure that people stay away. But

[31:31] if we had barriers

[31:35] to people around the sidewalk, everything

[31:39] must have something in that down hall.

[31:45] » We can coordinate that. >> Will there be anybody to do that?

[31:50] » We'll let you know then. Um,

[31:58] so I guess the end of August, that's when he wanted to start. So hopefully

[32:01] things right now big storm they had a couple weeks ago

[32:06] flattening everything out. Couple islands.

[32:09] So >> as long as they don't have another storm

[32:15] tonight, >> huh like tonight?

[32:17] We got the advice of a lot of people regarding the stiff legs

[32:22] » and I'm getting a quote on on steel legs and light steel

[32:29] » because it's not it's not not supporting anything. So light steel and that last

[32:34] painted that should last out all of us. [clears throat] So

[32:40] everybody agrees on that then we'll move on

[32:44] » and forget about the timbers because I believe that's twice now or at least

[32:49] » these timbers have been replaced before. >> Yeah.

[32:52] » How many years ago 10 years 15 years? >> You'd have to ask Gino. [clears throat]

[32:59] It's got to be at least four times over. [laughter]

[33:04] » Yeah. >> My other question is u I'm not I'm

[33:09] unsure and I and I'll talk to you Jamie in regards to that. Building inspector.

[33:14] We want to make sure he's involved. >> We Who is your building inspector? Same

[33:19] gentleman as us. Like Barton. >> Okay. So we'll make we'll make I'll make

[33:25] a phone call to see what's required to make sure he copies you and that

[33:29] obviously or we can sit down we'll take a look at it then something's required

[33:35] we'll start the process if not well that's for the I don't think we need

[33:40] anything for the timber >> but for the steel legs

[33:45] » so we'll remove

[33:50] not Jeff but >> yeah not

[33:54] Okay. So, there you go. So, we've got that. It's just a matter of a phone call

[33:57] then ready and >> I do have um I do have on file which I

[34:05] can share with your records the uh WSIB number

[34:10] contract which I'm not going to mention any names out but I do have his WSIB

[34:15] number and his U clearance certificate. Okay. And um

[34:22] there's another item I ask for. But anyway, I've got two documents

[34:27] that uh you're probably required just in case something happens.

[34:32] » Working from heights, that one, >> pardon me,

[34:34] » the qualification for working at heights.

[34:36] » Oh yeah. All >> well that W said he would require

[34:42] » Is there special insurance for working at those heights?

[34:45] » Sure. Special But there's a special kind, right? Well, he's got he's got the

[34:49] climbing insurance. >> That's

[34:52] okay.

[34:56] » Okay. Any other questions or >> things like things seem to be moving

[35:01] slow but are moving quite fast actually. But

[35:06] » labor is short.

[35:10] » But at least the safety part of it will go out of the way.

[35:15] If it takes a little longer for the step, we also be a [clears throat]

[35:20] » and a I think a would be on the same page. Make sure

[35:23] » and safe and step may require an engineer to come and take a look at it.

[35:30] He may not prefer yes, but

[35:36] there just a statement. So, >> okay.

[35:40] » Okay. So,

[35:43] how long we have? Three weeks. Two weeks.

[35:47] » Four weeks. >> Four weeks.

[35:49] » Winter and summer. >> Oh, yeah.

[35:53] » Sometimes every two weeks, sometimes every one week.

[35:55] » Special meeting or >> if we need to, we call special meetings.

[36:00] Regular is every four weeks. So, >> yeah. If we need any more, we'll do

[36:04] that. >> Evening. Okay.

[36:06] » Thank you very much for all your help on this.

[36:12] Okay.

[36:17] Um, so let's move to number five.

[36:23] Okay. Gary, would you like to present your letter? We do have it in here.

[36:30] » Okay. That's Gary's letter is down in

[36:46] » [cough] [clears throat]

[36:57] » 9.4. >> You want to look it up?

[37:11] Oh, okay. >> Control that file.

[37:18] » Keep your [laughter]

[37:40] Go ahead, Mary. >> Okay. Thank you.

[37:45] [snorts] I was a little bit disturbed

[37:49] at the meeting I attended when I said with the mayor,

[37:55] not only at the mayor, also of your council, all of you.

[38:02] You let a man with experience

[38:07] have the mayor raise her voice then sat right there facing while you

[38:13] [clears throat] went to the chair. You remember that

[38:17] two week two meetings ago. I'm appalled at this council for allowing the mayor

[38:24] to take a shot at him. He is the only one here that has knowledge other than

[38:30] you about counsel. He's the only one that knows the rules. Nobody else

[38:34] follows him. >> So, I'm appalled. I expect an apology to

[38:38] this man from this council. You sat in that chair while she was

[38:44] turned to him. >> I did not know that was going to happen.

[38:47] I just >> obeyed my mayor.

[38:49] » You know what you said at that meeting? I know what you said. I remember so did

[38:53] they. You said sitting right at that meeting, I don't know what I'm doing

[38:58] here because I don't know what I'm doing. And now two meetings later,

[39:02] you're the mayor of Cobalt. Not yet, by the way, the end of the meeting because

[39:06] you're not. So,

[39:09] do I get an apology to this man who's much more efficient than anyone in this

[39:14] room? And I'm appalled at counselors

[39:25] that discussed my name and a friend of mine who's running for

[39:29] mayor with a bunch of people. And Gary, you know that, you

[39:35] don't don't So I expect an apology to this man from

[39:41] you and the mayor or and these three people here for allowing adset. And the

[39:48] reason I don't call the mayor is because I stood there twice. I talked to him

[39:51] once I was trying to get a seat. Do you know how she referred to me? Hey you. So

[39:57] I refer to her as hey you because she never did anything good for the

[40:03] town. And with the council sitting there tonight, the last meeting, the meeting

[40:07] before, they said a couple words. Prior to that, they don't talk.

[40:13] People sit in the audience. Nobody talks.

[40:18] So, what's going on? You guys want to help the town, but you

[40:22] haven't. [clears throat] Just the opposite. You raise taxes

[40:29] enormous amount of money. Why?

[40:33] Because you don't know what you're doing or what's going on. Tell the people they

[40:36] want to know and that's why I'm here. >> You think you know what you're doing?

[40:41] » I don't think you do. Personally, I don't. But that's my opinion.

[40:44] » I know what you're doing. >> What am I doing?

[40:47] » Be in a pain. >> In a pain. You don't like any council.

[40:50] You've never liked any council. >> Be in a pain.

[40:55] » Yeah. What council did you like? >> How long you lived in Cola?

[41:00] » Eight years. Nine years. >> Not enough to know anything.

[41:02] » No. >> I can ask this gentleman right here a

[41:06] while back when he's asked what he knew about any of the stuff going on in

[41:10] Kobach. Is he ever in the military bunker? No. Bunker, which is priceless.

[41:16] There's only two and they're priceless. And what did this council want to do? I

[41:21] know. I was sitting right there. You want to close them down. You want them

[41:25] out of Cobalt. You give them one year lease. You want them gone because you

[41:28] don't know anything about anything. And I'm not shy to say it and I will say it.

[41:33] And if you want to come after me, please jump in. I I want you to

[41:40] see her. >> Okay, Gary, may I jump in?

[41:44] » Time's up. >> No, Gary.

[41:46] » No time. You know why? >> Before you gave it.

[41:51] » No, I'm speaking to you, Gary. Then tell him to be

[41:54] » Yes, Mr. Hughes. Why can it? >> Okay. Now, I will say this very

[42:00] honestly, you can shoot me if you like. Um I have found

[42:07] this past council it's been very difficult to discuss things and other

[42:13] past councils if I know councelor Wilcox knows every single rule but sometimes if

[42:21] you keep jumping in with those rules it has totally in uh [clears throat]

[42:28] ended the flow of conversation too many times and I'm sorry about that. Um we

[42:34] have frustration >> sorry about how we feel but I have felt

[42:41] this council this council >> has tried to express things and has been

[42:47] stopped and tried to express things and has been

[42:51] stopped and that's been our frustration and uh I hope that we can open up and

[42:59] [snorts] have I would like to see that we don't

[43:04] worry about every tiny tiny tiny tiny rule and how things are said.

[43:10] » But you do. >> But no, we don't.

[43:12] » You do. >> He does. [clears throat]

[43:14] » Let me tell you the story. I [snorts] asked you to speak at the last meeting.

[43:18] » Yes, I know. >> What did you tell me? Please answer me

[43:22] exactly what you said. Um for the public here, the reason why we said no was

[43:26] because we had the head frame issue come and this was a lot of people coming and

[43:34] wanting to know about the head frame and it was okay. Everything was tight tight

[43:39] tight there yours and Mr. Kuru's but we wanted to get the head frame

[43:46] issue dealt with. I I I agree. Dan's on board.

[43:52] » That's Yeah. >> And that's why we put you for here.

[43:56] » This council wasn't doing anything till Dan and and the committee come in and

[44:03] please and because it was going down the whole building, which there was no need

[44:08] of it. >> Um no,

[44:10] » but that building's been in bad repair. The

[44:15] historical society is supposed to be looking after it and nothing was done

[44:19] and nothing was done. It was them to start and

[44:25] for at least 3 years and nothing happened. So it's like if they're not

[44:30] going to jump in and get get support and do it. Okay.

[44:34] » Do you happen to know the story about >> Of course I do.

[44:39] » You do. >> You know where it was built? Yes.

[44:43] » Yeah. Do you know how far down in the ground it was?

[44:46] » How far down in the ground the head frame was before it did anything?

[44:51] » You have approximately 80 ft of clay. Do you know how they got it

[44:57] out? >> Cuz I was one of them there with my

[45:00] truck. >> Okay.

[45:01] » That's what you people don't know. You don't know nothing about his history.

[45:05] » Mr. Wilox can answer you anything, but you don't use him for what he should be

[45:09] used for. You sit there and let a mayor berate the man. He's the only one here

[45:15] that knows anything. The only man

[45:19] you told me on tonight I couldn't speak. But I'll tell you what you said right

[45:24] down the bottom of the stair. Very interesting.

[45:29] You said no, you can't speak tonight. Then you turn around and said,

[45:35] "You flooded my yard out 40 years ago. What's that? Got to It's not a joke,

[45:40] ma'am. It's not a joke. Please don't laugh.

[45:45] You said >> I flooded you out. You fluted your

[45:48] driveway out 40 years ago. Well, to me, that's not much range. If you sit back

[45:53] and hold back on somebody for 40 years, which it wasn't true because you sent

[45:58] somebody over there, B officer, and he come.

[46:01] » Let's not get into stuff like that. >> I don't think this council should even

[46:05] be here. I'd like to ask for all your resignation tonight. I'll let Mr. Wilox

[46:09] you as well, mayor, but I know I won't get them, but I'm going to ask them on

[46:12] behalf of the town people >> enough

[46:17] you've stated in the first paragraph, second par second paragraph,

[46:24] other issues you were bringing up in there and uh

[46:27] » Okay. >> Yeah.

[46:29] » But you have five more minutes and then we have a lot of stuff to go on. call at

[46:36] the last meeting with the head there was no time and if I recall there was an

[46:40] individual I'm glad he spoke up but he wasn't on the agenda so please let's not

[46:45] pick on me because >> no I'm not picking on you have a whole

[46:49] letter here let's deal with it quickly please

[46:51] » just

[46:55] when did I even see it tell you

[46:59] » but I tell you again >> well okay this is probably not the time

[47:03] for petty grievances No, you don't want pettes. It's

[47:07] ridiculous. >> Sharply.

[47:09] » Mhm. >> It's got a good price tag on it.

[47:13] » Yes. >> Probably fair. And I know Sue behind me

[47:18] has done her work. >> Mhm.

[47:20] » Not questioning her work. Correct. >> Mhm.

[47:22] » But what I'm questioning is where are you going to build?

[47:27] If you do take all the gravel, where are you going to build?

[47:31] » We're not going to build. We're going to sell it. Let

[47:34] » let someone else build. How are they going to build?

[47:37] » I don't know. >> That lake belongs to the cobalt water

[47:41] shed. >> I know.

[47:44] » So, so you can't >> you got to go back 100 or 200 feet from

[47:48] the lake to the water. >> Where are you going to put a building?

[47:51] So, something's going on here. I don't know.

[47:53] » Mr. Bigalow, we are aware of that that this how far you got to stay back. We

[47:58] are aware of the cost that would be in planning and all the rest of it and are

[48:01] saying no, we will be selling it. >> I I got nothing against selling. Good.

[48:07] » I just want the new owner to come in to realize that he may not be able to put a

[48:10] cottage on there. >> That's fine.

[48:12] » But you haven't done that. All you do is want to sell, make money.

[48:16] » The That's up to the buyer. >> No, it's up to the seller. You're you're

[48:20] the one sitting in the chair, ma'am, not me. Because I would tell the guy, you

[48:25] better look into this possibility of not being able to build after you take the

[48:29] aggregate though. >> Mr. Big, when someone comes to look at

[48:33] the property, they're going to be told the real estate agent all those things

[48:40] because those are the legal things you've got to tell them.

[48:43] » Okay, so let's go on Sharp Lake. Yes, we will be selling.

[48:47] » You know, I have a counselor just staring at me the whole time.

[48:51] It's not worth being So, I'll ask again. All but Mr. Wilcox,

[48:56] mayor and council, resign your seats for the betterment of the town.

[49:00] » Absolutely not. >> I'm finished. That's good.

[49:04] » Okay. And your five minutes are up. >> We're here for them,

[49:07] » not for ourselves. [clears throat]

[49:11] » Mr. Thank you, good sir.

[49:16] » And let's try and continue this meeting. Okay.

[49:21] I

[49:25] had to help you out, but I know you don't want me to site your rules, so

[49:28] » that's okay.

[49:32] » Okay. Now, number five, adoption of meeting agenda.

[49:36] » Pardon? >> Yeah. Okay. Where are we at? Okay. Draft

[49:41] motion. Be it resolved that council approve the

[49:47] uh [clears throat] >> the agenda. No, we're making a change to

[49:50] a slight change to it of the regular meeting dated August 18th, 2026 as

[49:56] presented. Now, head frame motion um back in our package was listed as 8.6

[50:05] and it will be 8.7. We had two 8.6s in there. So, that would

[50:11] be the amended agenda. Can I have a mover and a seconder?

[50:16] Council Hughes. Seconder.

[50:21] Okay. Councelor Ward. All in favor. Okay.

[50:28] Now, adoption of previous council minutes.

[50:33] And here we go. So, we have be it resolved that council approve the

[50:38] following minutes as presented. Regular meeting of council July 21st, 2026 and

[50:44] the special meeting of council August 12th, 2026.

[50:49] Move her and seconder. Okay. Counc [clears throat]

[50:53] Starship. Second.

[50:58] Hughes. Council Hughes. All in favor?

[51:04] Okay. Now we have staff reports coming up. And

[51:09] the staff reports

[51:14] are a very thick package. and as much as we can as they're dealt with um and

[51:22] parts of the the staff reports that can uh that aren't mentioning people's

[51:27] names, stuff like that uh will be put out into the public afterwards because

[51:32] so much here I want really want you to know about. So, first of all, 7.1 is the

[51:38] bylaw enforcement um report and uh that was for June

[51:47] and um so that report is in there and

[51:54] I think that's that's not a report that can be put out

[51:59] because it mentions addresses, doesn't it? Yeah. So that's the report that our

[52:03] bylaw officer has to watch, come back to and follow up on all the time. 7.2

[52:11] is the tender to purchase surplus properties. And we're talking about 39

[52:16] Watson Place and 29 Hudson Bay Road. And these are um sold

[52:25] » sold. So we will be passing them through. But

[52:29] that uh tender 39 Watson Place was $14,500 [clears throat]

[52:35] and this is a small piece of land

[52:41] 6,300 square ft and it is suitable for a dwelling. 29 Hudson Bay Road um is was

[52:51] sold for 145 as well and it is also suitable for a dwelling.

[52:57] And uh seems to me uh I think if I if I if I've spotted the

[53:04] place right, anyone remember old Mr. Magcoo from years ago? I think that was

[53:10] where his old house was. >> Pardon?

[53:14] » Is it down farther? >> They burnt down. Town burnt.

[53:19] » Okay. Yeah. So those are the two buildings that uh have been sold and we

[53:24] will be passing that through in the the bylaws afterwards.

[53:29] » Okay. Um 32 Earl Crescent is coming up and uh

[53:39] so it has

[53:43] the

[53:46] » Yeah, >> we had an offer on it but yeah was low.

[53:50] » That's right. And we had a low offer on it. So this one will remain still the

[53:54] the offer was rejected. It will still remain.

[54:01] see if we can celebrate this valuation 6,000.

[54:05] » Yeah. So, we're looking 6 to8,000 hopefully and they the offer was far

[54:11] lower than that. Um manager is allocated that if an offer is 10 15%

[54:20] from what uh the it's posted for then he can just go ahead and finalize the sale.

[54:27] If not, if it keeps coming back, then that's got to be a council decision in

[54:32] the end. The next big one is leases on municipal

[54:37] buildings. And while we're at this, uh, that's 7.4.

[54:45] We have been knocking this around in council for ever. Um,

[54:51] the municipal buildings that we have,

[54:56] the tourism entities that are in there pay no taxes, have paid no rent, and the

[55:02] town has been supporting those buildings all along. There's part of the reason

[55:07] why we fall behind every year. Um it comes out to we have

[55:14] um all the uh all the details of which building and what costs and everything,

[55:21] but it comes to about every year about $70,000

[55:26] of taxpayers money go to fund those buildings.

[55:33] And that works out to between two uh it was just a guesstimate

[55:39] because it would take forever to go back and look at everyone's tax bill to to

[55:44] get a percentage, but uh Cassie guesstimated between $2 and $300 of your

[55:51] tax bill every year goes to fund those buildings so that the

[55:58] various tourism entities are living in there rentree. Now, every year we go

[56:03] behind and behind, but in the teen years and yeah, in the teen years

[56:11] we were trying to help out. Councils were trying to help out and we were

[56:14] giving a grant $10,000 to each each year. Well, we got to the point where

[56:20] it's like uh back near the end of the teens. We can no longer do that. We're

[56:26] getting farther and farther and farther behind on resources.

[56:31] and we had to stop it and they were on their own. Then we did look before CO

[56:38] started councils were discussing uh forming proper leases and looking at

[56:46] rents whatever we could do to get some help back from those tourism entities.

[56:51] Um and CO came and everything stops and of course the tourism stopped.

[57:00] Uh tourist costs went up because you weren't having income coming in. Uh town

[57:07] costs went up drastically too uh with things that had to be done and fulfilled

[57:12] during CO and we went further behind. Now, we've waited and waited uh after

[57:19] things opened to give the tourism groups chance to get caught up. And now is the

[57:26] time that we have in this package formal leases put out the costs that are

[57:34] incurred by each of the different tourism groups in their individual

[57:38] buildings. And [snorts] uh we will then leave [clears throat] it

[57:43] to our manager uh to start negotiations and start

[57:49] setting up leases uh and then negotiate it uh in camera

[57:56] first because you don't you don't go and rent a building and negotiate that out

[58:03] in the general public a rent and those will be negotiated in camera and then in

[58:09] the and the results can be put out. But um part of part of the finances that

[58:15] have come from this um you will be able to see gradually along the way. But this

[58:20] this was what we were aiming for this term and with all the upsets that

[58:27] happened um we didn't get there. So, we're I stipulated that I wanted these

[58:35] things set up, the financial parts all put out. Everything's set up and ready

[58:41] to go. So, that we've got one, we've only got one more meeting to go. Um,

[58:47] it's not all going to be finalized. It can't be by then, but that sets the next

[58:52] council up so that everything is ready to go because we would like as much as

[58:56] possible ready for 2027. Um, and all we're looking at is taking

[59:05] and not being a regular landlord that asks for more because a regular landlord

[59:10] owned building would want a profit. We're not looking at making a profit off

[59:14] of those buildings. We're looking at breaking even.

[59:19] And the first one, of course, we've looked at um in depth was the theater

[59:26] because of the problems there. And um we have been reassured that to fix that one

[59:34] uh corner >> the foundation

[59:37] » the foundation corner there that problem and that crack um that it's not going to

[59:42] cost extra. So, uh, it's like, okay, because if it had it would have I've

[59:51] seen foundation cracks before and foundations open and

[59:55] because of my past experience and in stuff like that. Um, yes, I was

[59:59] freaking, but so we're crossing our fingers.

[1:00:05] [clears throat] So, that's that's that staff report. Um, next is the memorandum

[1:00:12] of understanding uh on the head frame

[1:00:17] and um Oh, that's we do have a commercial lease drawn up there that

[1:00:23] will be the template. >> Yeah, [clears throat] that's the

[1:00:25] template. Yeah. So, uh that can be worked on with everyone involved. the

[1:00:31] memorandum of understanding we will be presenting tonight uh on the pan silver

[1:00:36] head frame and uh I'll read all that out later when we get to that part. Uh user

[1:00:45] fees of course they always keep going up.

[1:00:50] water. Yeah, water um water co the reason why

[1:00:56] water costs keep going up. Part of it is uh

[1:01:03] Aqua has to do what the provincial government says they want done in that

[1:01:09] plant. It's not a case that they come to us and say, "Well, gee, we really think

[1:01:14] we should change this or we should change that or you know, this might be

[1:01:18] an improvement." they are going on what the government tells them to do and so

[1:01:26] every time that happens uh those parts and computers that have

[1:01:31] to go in there and everything else are very costly. So that's a good part of

[1:01:36] what brings the water bill up. And then

[1:01:41] how many water breaks we had this year? Two, three. We're monitoring one now.

[1:01:47] » Yeah, there's one. >> Yeah, there's one now. We're monitoring

[1:01:50] every time that happens. Um, that's another 10 grand or so, isn't it?

[1:01:57] We budget for two or three every year. >> Yes.

[1:02:02] » Why isn't the water being repaired? >> Why is it being monitored?

[1:02:07] » There's a small leak. I think it's >> No. Um,

[1:02:11] » it's on. >> Yeah.

[1:02:14] » Trying to figure out what it is. >> Yeah. Patrick Sitter has been trying

[1:02:17] monitoring it trying to figure out where the actual leak is. Where the water

[1:02:22] might show above ground might not be where the actual leak in the pipe is.

[1:02:27] » Yeah. >> So you call in the fellow who locates

[1:02:31] those things and he does his thing and then you get it repaired.

[1:02:35] » We're working on Yeah. >> We don't have everyone available now.

[1:02:40] » No, but water leaks are serious. They're not something that can be just dismissed

[1:02:44] and put on a back burner. They are a threat to the integrity of the water

[1:02:48] system. >> It has it it it deserves much more

[1:02:53] importance than it once seems to be getting

[1:02:57] » but we don't have the equipment at present and we don't have the the staff

[1:03:01] right now. But it will be looked after and it

[1:03:05] » deserves a later. I was told about one one pothole that needs a look at too.

[1:03:12] Write that down there.

[1:03:16] Uh, okay.

[1:03:21] So, next. Okay.

[1:03:27] Um,

[1:03:30] okay. So, I've given you all the the uh those discussion ready to Oh, we didn't

[1:03:39] get a mover in second, did we? for staff reports. Sorry,

[1:03:45] I read too fast and skip. Okay, move her and secondary for staff reports. Okay,

[1:03:50] councelor Star.

[1:03:54] Who else? Okay, [snorts]

[1:03:57] thank you. Councor Hughes, all in favor? And

[1:04:05] and I must say if you haven't read read everything in detail, make sure you do

[1:04:08] because there's a lot of detail in there. Okay. Now, council vacancy. We're

[1:04:13] on to item 8.1. Be it resolved the following Oh, are you

[1:04:19] going to read this one? >> I'll read this one.

[1:04:20] » You read this one. Thank you, sir. [snorts]

[1:04:23] » Resolve that the following members of council have signified in writing they

[1:04:26] are legally qualified the whole office and consented to accept the office. if

[1:04:30] they are appointed to fill the vacancy be considered for an appointment to fill

[1:04:34] such vacancy and the one person was deputy mayor pen the mover and the

[1:04:39] secondary

[1:04:51] » so

[1:04:55] I'm down to there >> so nobody else put their name in from

[1:04:59] council So we'll move to the next motion was

[1:05:03] which states be it resolved that Pat Anderson be appointed to the council

[1:05:08] position of mayor for the remainder remainder of the 2022 to 2026 term of

[1:05:14] council and further that the direct declaration of office be administered

[1:05:18] and further that Pat Henderson counselor seat be vacant at the next regular

[1:05:23] meeting of council.

[1:05:41] What are we doing? Mover. >> Yeah.

[1:05:46] » So,

[1:05:51] I get oath of office. >> Oh, okay.

[1:05:55] So, oath of office municipal act 2001 2001

[1:06:01] C25 S232 in brackets one I Pat Anderson do

[1:06:07] solemnly affirm that I will perform the duties of the office of the mayor

[1:06:11] faithfully and with [snorts] integrity. I will abide by the statutes, bylaws,

[1:06:16] and policies that govern the town of Kobalt and will promote openness,

[1:06:20] accountability, and responsible leadership. And I will faithfully

[1:06:24] perform the duties of my office and will not allow any private interest to

[1:06:28] influence my conduct, my conduct in public affairs. I will dedicate myself

[1:06:33] at all times to acting in the best interests of the residents of the town

[1:06:37] of Kobalt. And I make this solemn promise and declaration conscientiously

[1:06:42] believing it to be true and knowing that is of the same force and effect as if

[1:06:47] made under oath.

[1:06:52] » And sign. >> Okay,

[1:07:02] » there we go. Congratulations. >> Oh, thank you.

[1:07:06] » Congratulations. [snorts] >> And thank you. [laughter] I thank you

[1:07:09] for that. And the next part in there for

[1:07:15] uh normally my position on council would would then

[1:07:19] be advertised for replacement be because we're

[1:07:22] » too close to the >> too close to that 90-day period. Um that

[1:07:26] would be for the next meeting. It would be declared vacant and that's in the

[1:07:29] 90-day period before the election. So then it it doesn't have to be.

[1:07:35] » Yes. [clears throat] So the money for the council seat, where does that go?

[1:07:40] There'll be money left over, right? >> Well, it'll just don't worry. Just go

[1:07:44] just save general revenue. It'll go to >> Yeah. No, I won't get double paid.

[1:07:49] » No, I know. I know. I just go. >> In fact, I'm not I'm not worried about

[1:07:54] if I still got paid as counselor. >> No, I understand.

[1:07:57] » That's fine. Yeah. Uh but yeah, we just stay in general government and and be a

[1:08:03] we cost savings there, too. Yeah. >> Well, that's good because it's only one

[1:08:09] two more months anyway. >> Um, yeah. And sort of on that light, uh,

[1:08:15] because the October meeting would fall, uh, just at voting time between the

[1:08:20] early vote and the regular vote, uh, we will not be having an October meeting

[1:08:25] obviously. So, uh, after we'll have the meeting in September and then continue

[1:08:30] on and and then the new council will start

[1:08:34] » in November. >> You're going to be lame duck after

[1:08:36] Friday. >> Yeah, we're lame duck after Friday. So,

[1:08:38] » hopefully >> that's why we've got

[1:08:42] lots to finish off and I hope we will get more candidates running and u we're

[1:08:49] getting there. Yeah,

[1:08:54] » we're up to three. There was one more on the list today.

[1:08:57] » Yeah. >> Yeah. Who I do not know. So, um

[1:09:02] or I might have met but can't remember a name.

[1:09:06] » Okay. So, we're on to 8.3. Um

[1:09:11] » financial statements. >> Financial statements is presented by

[1:09:13] Camp Elliot and Blair LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. Draft motion.

[1:09:19] Be it resolved that council receives the 2025 financial statements for the

[1:09:24] corporation of the town of Cobalt and the Cobalt Public Library as presented

[1:09:28] by Camp Elliot and Blair LLP, Charter Professional Accountants. Mover and

[1:09:33] second, Councelor Hughes.

[1:09:39] Oh, did you have your hand up? Remember, please Doug,

[1:09:42] » you got you got to make a bigger movement because of that that bad eye.

[1:09:47] » I'm watching it. >> Are you watching? Okay, thank you

[1:09:50] discussion. I think we've talked about it lots and

[1:09:55] we will get the information once it's all finalized.

[1:09:59] Uh my guess would be the next council be

[1:10:03] starting when we actually have those final papers and then I want those

[1:10:08] finals posted.

[1:10:11] » Yeah, they'll be they'll be available in the office and the website.

[1:10:14] » Yeah, on and on the website. Thank you. Okay. Yes, sir.

[1:10:18] » I was just gonna say I just wish it was more current. It's eight months ago.

[1:10:22] Like this is lots has happened since then, you know,

[1:10:25] » explanation for that because it was only three weeks ago we did that another one

[1:10:30] of the accountants did tomogy medical. >> I think I don't know whether they're the

[1:10:35] only ones in this area that can do it or one of the few. And there are I know

[1:10:43] whenever we do joint stuff municipally and some of these things that for all

[1:10:48] its hands down it's going to cost us more and more money and we do joint

[1:10:52] stuff. Uh there's 26 municipalities that they've got to go through. There is also

[1:11:00] um all the medical boards and a lot of the other public boards

[1:11:06] too. They got a lot of a lot of it. So it It all depends on who gets their

[1:11:14] stuff in first. And a lot of times it depends all all it takes is

[1:11:20] one company, you know, one asset that should be

[1:11:25] coming in or money that should be coming back to us that isn't paid yet and it

[1:11:32] holds it up and holds it up and holds it up. I remember um with the uh the dishes

[1:11:38] sitting out there in the countryside uh they're supposedly making electricity

[1:11:43] for years and years and years. They'd go over a year and never send

[1:11:48] their money and that would hold our financial statement up over and over

[1:11:51] again until finally we solved that problem and said, "Fine, we're renting

[1:11:56] the land to you and getting their check at least faster every year." So that's

[1:12:01] it comes in order of who gets theirs in first. And if there's still someone

[1:12:06] owing you money, you can't hand all that stuff in until

[1:12:10] it's all the bills are paid. >> So yes, this is very very late and uh

[1:12:16] it's usually a couple months before and of course seems later because we've got

[1:12:20] a vote coming. >> Thank you for the explanation.

[1:12:23] » Okay, you're welcome. Okay, that was discussion. Vote. All in

[1:12:28] favor?

[1:12:32] One, two. Thank you.

[1:12:37] » Councelor Wilcox in favor or >> what are we voting on?

[1:12:42] » Financial statements. >> Financial statements.

[1:12:43] » Very good. >> Pardon?

[1:12:45] » Yes. >> Thank you.

[1:12:48] » Passed. >> Okay. Tender to purchase surplus lot 39

[1:12:53] Watson Place. That was from staff report 2026.

[1:12:59] 0818.1.01

[1:13:02] draft motion whereas at the regular council meeting on September 19th 2023

[1:13:08] council declared 39 watts in place as surplus and to be advertised for sale.

[1:13:14] Is that really 2023 or 2026? >> That's when it was declared surplus.

[1:13:19] » Declared surplus. Thank you. Okay. So it took three years

[1:13:22] » and so it took three years and whereas attender has been received and whereas

[1:13:27] council has received staff report 2026.08.18.01.

[1:13:33] Now therefore be it resolved that council approve the sale of 39 Watson

[1:13:37] place to per jendra

[1:13:42] kendron for the sum of $14,500 plus applicable legal fees and direct

[1:13:49] staff to proceed with the necessary documents.

[1:13:53] Mover and seconder. Thank you sir. We go down to councelor

[1:13:58] ward and councelor staruk.

[1:14:04] Any discussion? All in favor? Thank you.

[1:14:10] Pass. 8.4. Tender to purchase surplus lot 29

[1:14:15] Hudson Bay staff report 2026.08.18.01.

[1:14:22] Draft motion. Whereas at the regular council meeting on October 14th, 2025,

[1:14:27] council declared 29 Hudson Bay Road as surplus and be advertised for sale. And

[1:14:33] whereas a tender has been received and whereas council has received staff

[1:14:37] report 2026.08.18.01.

[1:14:42] Now there therefore be it resolved the council approved the sale of 29 Hudson

[1:14:47] Bay Road to Jeremy Travis for the sum of $10,000

[1:14:52] plus applicable legal fees and direct staff to proceed with the necessary

[1:14:56] documents. Move her in second.

[1:14:59] » Councelor Suck.

[1:15:03] Anyone else? Seconder.

[1:15:09] » Councelor Wilcox. >> Okay.

[1:15:14] » Yeah. [clears throat] Discussion.

[1:15:17] » Yes. >> Yes.

[1:15:18] » Build there. There's no sewage there. It's a very small lot and it's right

[1:15:24] close to the creek. Uh, let's go back to >> just throwing that out there.

[1:15:33] » It did say on I see a picture. Is this the one

[1:15:38] » going to be like 50 mters from a creek or something? It's an awful small lot.

[1:15:43] » Mhm. [clears throat] Oh, Hudson Bay room.

[1:15:46] » Let's find it. could is there room for there could be room for a sub.

[1:15:52] » It's zoned residential and it's got potential use on here.

[1:15:59] » It's4 acres.

[1:16:03] So, it is a small lot [snorts]

[1:16:07] and uh >> it's a hill.

[1:16:09] » Pardon? >> Half of it hill as well.

[1:16:11] » Half of it hills. You have a hillside house. Dig in the

[1:16:16] hillside. Yeah. Unless it's rock, of course.

[1:16:21] But they are willing to buy it, use it. >> Just throwing that out there.

[1:16:27] » Yeah. Thank you. Okay. Any other discussion?

[1:16:32] [clears throat] All in favor?

[1:16:37] » Carried.

[1:16:40] » That was on there. There. Okay.

[1:16:47] Yeah. Oh. 8.5 property to be declared surplus.

[1:16:53] That's 32 Earl Crescent. Draft uh staff report 2026.08.18.02.

[1:17:00] Draft motion. Whereas council received staff report 2026.08.8.02

[1:17:07] 2 with the recommendation to declare role number 54-08-0000-001-12300

[1:17:19] 0-000000 known as 32 Earl Crescent as surplus to

[1:17:24] municipal needs and whereas one tender has been received. Now therefore be it

[1:17:29] resolved the council declare role on that long number excuse me

[1:17:36] » as surplus to municipal needs and >> that means

[1:17:42] » that's the one that they wanted for parking.

[1:17:45] » Yeah. So put it up for sale. >> Yeah.

[1:17:48] » Mhm. >> So uh I think that that's a rock one and

[1:17:53] they wanted the property for parking. Um, their bid was already

[1:17:58] » So, their bid was all ready to go. So, >> so, uh,

[1:18:03] » the bid was low. We're put >> Yes, that's right. Yes. So, their bid

[1:18:08] was that's the one that was request. >> Mhm.

[1:18:13] » Okay. Move her and second her. Okay. Let's move it and second and then we can

[1:18:16] discuss. >> Okay.

[1:18:19] Who's [clears throat] going to second? So, we move back. Okay. Thanks,

[1:18:24] Councelor Starchuk. And yes, let's go back to you then.

[1:18:28] » Yes. Um, if it's too small to build on and they only want it for parking,

[1:18:35] » um, why would we be trying to get something? I think they bided what,

[1:18:41] 2,000, >> but we have to we still have to declare

[1:18:44] a surplus first. >> Yeah, we're just this is this is

[1:18:48] declaring a surplus address. >> Yeah. Um it's it's quite a extension to

[1:18:54] their backyard as well. The property does come up from the street straight

[1:18:57] up. So it would double their yard almost as well.

[1:19:00] » The point was going to be though, is there anybody else who's ever likely to

[1:19:03] be able to buy it or want to buy it? You know,

[1:19:05] » if not then what you got is what you got. Sell it, you know.

[1:19:11] » So when >> But our first step is declared surplus.

[1:19:13] » Yeah. We're declaring a surplus and then you can negotiate.

[1:19:16] » Yeah. >> Yeah.

[1:19:20] » Okay. So all in favor then declaring it surplus.

[1:19:24] Good. Thank you Gary.

[1:19:29] Municipal building leases. So we have a draft put together that will be worked

[1:19:37] on gradually. Um but in the staff report. So that staff report this is

[1:19:43] 8.6. Yeah. Excuse me.

[1:19:48] Make that change here. 8.6 Municipal Building Leases Staff Report

[1:19:53] 2026.08.18.03

[1:19:57] and draft motion whereas the municipality owns and manages various

[1:20:01] buildings leased to external properties parties and whereas establishing

[1:20:06] standardized lease agreement ensures equity consistency and risk mitigation

[1:20:10] across all municipal properties and where council received and re reviewed

[1:20:15] staff report 2026.08 08.18.03

[1:20:21] which attaches a newly developed standard municipal lease agreement

[1:20:25] template. Now therefore be it resolved that the

[1:20:28] standard municipal lease agreement template be attached to staff report

[1:20:34] 2026.0.18.0 zero be approved in principle.

[1:20:41] Two, municipal staff be authorized and directed to utilize this this approved

[1:20:47] template as the baseline framework for negotiating all future tenencies and

[1:20:52] lease renewals within town owned facilities. Three, the mayor and clerk

[1:20:57] be authorized to execute individual leases derived from this template. So

[1:21:02] mover and a seconder councelor Hughes and Staruck

[1:21:10] discussion. Councelor Wilcox. Uh I would like to

[1:21:16] move that this item be deferred to the next term.

[1:21:21] Uh because that is the council that's going to have to live with whatever

[1:21:24] results from this. I would note that uh well the bunker

[1:21:30] museum uh we would be looking to uh have them

[1:21:36] pay another 5286 bucks I guess [snorts] something that

[1:21:43] » uh the last time the last business I can recall ever being in that location was a

[1:21:49] men's clothing store operated by Charlie Hut in the 1960s.

[1:21:56] I don't remember any other commercial or retail effort being made in that space.

[1:22:01] So if you get rid of if you charge the bunker more than they can afford, then

[1:22:06] you have nothing in that space. So it's something and and that'll apply

[1:22:12] to most of these other items as well. So I think rather than saddling with the

[1:22:17] next council with this thought that we should leave it over to them and see

[1:22:22] what they want to do. And therefore, as I say, we move to

[1:22:26] defer. >> And what we're doing is trying to

[1:22:31] prepare things for the next council. And so that

[1:22:39] um I don't know what the town as a whole taxpayers

[1:22:48] um and this is what we'd like to know and have feedback. Are you quite willing

[1:22:54] that your taxes keep uh paying for everything there? But one

[1:23:00] way or another, we need a lease in there. If you read through the lease and

[1:23:05] all the terms in there, that provides a lot of protection from the proof that's

[1:23:11] in there and protection from the town when things happen. Uh it's a standard,

[1:23:17] it's pretty well a standard lease agreement. And uh no, we're not taking

[1:23:22] questions from this the floor. Sorry. >> You're talking about something that

[1:23:27] you're not saying the whole truth >> because in in the bunker it's in the

[1:23:35] basement. >> That makes no difference.

[1:23:38] » Others above us. >> Yes, I know. We are well aware of that,

[1:23:41] Mr. Harrison. uh we're aware of what's in each

[1:23:45] property, what's doing, what the costs are, and the costs been broken down in

[1:23:49] there, and I hope that

[1:23:54] um we get feedback from the taxpayers that are paying it. Um we we were

[1:24:02] council back in the late teens. We're getting prepared to do this.

[1:24:08] It got postponed because co co It got postponed and all those years. So

[1:24:13] $70,000 or more of taxpayers money goes into supporting

[1:24:20] those groups. Um, and it's are we going to keep

[1:24:26] bleeding and bleeding and bleeding and putting our taxes up more

[1:24:32] because those are costs over and above what is required to run the town.

[1:24:40] And uh so that's why we wanted to get this set

[1:24:46] in place. We've mucked around with it for years.

[1:24:51] It's not set in place. We're saying here is a lease agreement to look at. Here is

[1:24:57] considerations and it will definitely passed on. We're not going to we're not

[1:25:02] going to sign a lease now. This is for the next government administration to

[1:25:08] do. Yes. >> Yeah. So you can put that on paper and

[1:25:10] then negotiate. Maybe >> negotiate. Yes.

[1:25:13] » Right. >> Yeah.

[1:25:16] » Yeah. Yeah, >> I'm not going to run around with the

[1:25:18] lease tomorrow and say sign on the dotted line.

[1:25:21] » Council had passed a motion to start negotiating

[1:25:25] theater. >> Mhm.

[1:25:26] » So, we're supposed we're supposed to arrange a meeting in September just to

[1:25:30] get >> Yeah. And they are expecting a meeting

[1:25:33] in September. >> That's nice. However, point of order. I

[1:25:38] have made a motion to defer. You now need to ask if there's a second for the

[1:25:43] motion and then you have the discussion. Can I get a second around my motion?

[1:25:49] » Second. >> Okay. Councelor Ward.

[1:25:52] » So, yeah. And your motion says >> My motion says that this item be

[1:25:57] deferred to the next council's term. >> Okay.

[1:26:02] » They're the ones who are going to have to live with it.

[1:26:07] » No, our taxes taxpayers have to live with it long [snorts and clears throat]

[1:26:10] term anyway. >> Yeah. But this this will also give

[1:26:13] taxpayers a chance to think about it. figure out what's going on. Also, can't

[1:26:18] just >> do it.

[1:26:20] » No.

[1:26:23] » Is providing everything for the next council to start

[1:26:28] working on >> instead of starting from scratch. So,

[1:26:36] any other are we ready to vote? [clears throat]

[1:26:40] » All in favor?

[1:26:43] No. Deferral. All against >> and [clears throat]

[1:26:50] I'm against

[1:26:54] » mostly because we've been waiting for eight [clears throat] years. It's

[1:27:00] » you hear people say we're not doing anything. Let's keep it moving forward.

[1:27:04] Just because we're at the end of this term, keep things moving forward. It

[1:27:09] doesn't mean that they have to take that lease. It doesn't mean the next council

[1:27:15] has sacked on it. What we're doing is handing them a recommendation.

[1:27:21] » Okay.

[1:27:25] » Now, do we have to go back and vote on it?

[1:27:30] » Move. Okay. So, on the original 8.6 draft motion, councelor Hughes and

[1:27:37] Councelor Star, you moved and second that. And could we

[1:27:43] have a vote on it? >> Recorded vote, please. Like a recorded

[1:27:46] vote. Okay. >> What's this one? You said 86.

[1:27:49] » Yes. 86 for >> silverhead. Silver head frame.

[1:27:53] » No, the municipal building leases >> page four.

[1:27:57] » Yeah. There's two 8.6es on your paper. That's why we amended the thing.

[1:28:03] So, this is for the the building leases. >> Okay.

[1:28:06] » Okay. Um, so

[1:28:11] » [snorts] >> So we start councelor Hughes.

[1:28:17] » Yes. >> Okay. Four.

[1:28:19] » Councelor Starcha. >> Councelor Ward.

[1:28:23] » Councelor Wilcox. >> And I will vote for break the tie.

[1:28:31] And we will pass things on.

[1:28:41] » [snorts]

[1:28:45] [clears throat] >> Okay.

[1:28:47] Now, the other 8.6 six that's on here that uh

[1:28:51] I amended the agenda way way back at the very beginning to make it 8.7 is the

[1:28:58] authorization of the Cobalt Historic Society as project manager for the pan

[1:29:03] silver head frame the Willlet Green Memorial Heritage Silver Trail site

[1:29:07] number 14 as requested by Cobalt Historical Society and that's from staff

[1:29:13] report 2026.08.18.04.

[1:29:19] Now, [laughter]

[1:29:24] » are you ready? >> Read all that.

[1:29:26] » Do you want to read all that? >> Sure.

[1:29:30] » I'm getting dry. >> Whereas the 1990s

[1:29:34] [clears throat] >> where since the 1990s, the town of

[1:29:37] Cobalt together with the township of Coleman and the Heritage Silver Trail

[1:29:41] Committee conceived a self-guided tour of the region's mining heritage. And

[1:29:45] whereas in 1998 the pan silver head frame was relocated from township to its

[1:29:51] current location on silver street and donated to the town of cobalt for its

[1:29:55] use as a tourist attraction. Whereas in 1999, in order to access

[1:30:00] public funding, the Cobalt Historic Society, a nonprofit incorporation was

[1:30:05] established to work collaboratively with and in partnership with the town of

[1:30:09] Cobalt and Malden Township, forming a three-way partnership to plan,

[1:30:13] construct, and maintain the Heritage Silver Trail.

[1:30:16] And whereas in 2003 on the 100th anniversary of the silver discovery, the

[1:30:20] pan silver head frame was renamed the Willick Green Memorial Site number 14 on

[1:30:25] the HS sorry >> Cobalt Historic I was going to say HST

[1:30:31] Cobalt Historic >> Society Heritage Silver Trail.

[1:30:35] » Heritage Civil Trail, sorry. And Cobalt Historic Society. And whereas in 2023,

[1:30:40] safety concerns relating to the deterioration of the wooden timbers of

[1:30:44] the pan silver head frame have required the CHS to hold its meetings off site.

[1:30:50] And whereas on July 21st, 2026, the CHS and Colan Coleman Township made a

[1:30:54] delegation to council proposing solutions to resolve the outstanding

[1:30:58] safety concerns at the site as set out in the delegation materials of that of

[1:31:03] that date. And whereas the town of Cobalt wishes to confirm ownership and

[1:31:08] reporting arrangements under which the work will proceed. Now [snorts]

[1:31:12] therefore be resolved that the council of the town of Cobalt reaffirms it

[1:31:16] reaffirms its commitment to work collaboratively with its heritage silver

[1:31:20] trail partners to cobalt historical society and township of Coleman as

[1:31:24] originally established in 1999. authorizes the Cobalt Historical Society

[1:31:29] to act as project manager for the remediation and repair work at the Pan

[1:31:34] Silverhead frame. Willard Grey Memorial Willard Willlet Green Memorial site such

[1:31:41] authorization to remain subject to the ownership of the site remaining vest in

[1:31:45] the town of Cobalt. Three stipulates that the Cobalt

[1:31:49] Historic Society must obtain formal approval for all project expenditures

[1:31:52] that exceed the available donated funds before any related work is permitted to

[1:31:57] begin. Four, request that the Cobalt Historic Society report back to council

[1:32:01] on progress expenditures any materials changes in scope of the project. Five, a

[1:32:06] memorandum of understanding between the town co town of Cobalt historic town

[1:32:12] cobalt historic society and Coleman Township setting out the term of this

[1:32:15] authorization to be executed by the appropriate signing officers, the clerk

[1:32:20] and the mayor be authorized to sign the memorandum of understanding.

[1:32:25] » Thank you. Is that >> yes by seconded?

[1:32:32] Okay start. Who else? >> Okay, thank you.

[1:32:41] » I need a [laughter]

[1:32:45] » Okay. Uh discussion on this. This was a draft motion.

[1:32:53] Um it will it will go back to Kman Township as

[1:32:59] well. Um, I already talked to the mayor about

[1:33:03] that. So, that they will be just time wise. I think they're going to call a

[1:33:09] special meeting just to go through it and make sure they're happy with it. Um,

[1:33:16] early in September, the historical society will be having their next

[1:33:19] meeting and I think they submitted a lot of this themselves or the first part of

[1:33:25] it anyway. And so, all three entities after that by our next meeting our next

[1:33:33] regular meeting should have if there's any small word changes here and there

[1:33:38] that are needed. So is there any discussion or anything in there that

[1:33:42] you're not comfortable with? >> Yes.

[1:33:46] » There's a part that was uh they wanted to be the project manager.

[1:33:51] » Yeah. >> Looking after the building is going to

[1:33:54] be their responsibility. Oh, >> okay. So taking care of it.

[1:33:58] » Yeah. And um you know we got to assure is

[1:34:02] tonight that we have full support from McNo behind it which is really great.

[1:34:07] And um what I caught from

[1:34:12] uh the message that I got for their next meeting is that they will be finalizing

[1:34:18] like we had said uh one thing I really stipulated and pushed was uh all these

[1:34:25] people were saying individuals donating money

[1:34:30] make sure you set up a fund that is allocated to the future of that

[1:34:35] building. So when anything needs doing down the road, somewhere down the road,

[1:34:40] it's going to need a roof. It's going to need repainting. So um just reading from

[1:34:46] what's on the agenda for their next meeting, they will be finalizing and

[1:34:51] setting up uh that fund as well at the historic site. That's where

[1:34:57] um let's see there are Oh, I should explain

[1:35:03] you guys. You weren't around way back then.

[1:35:07] There's the historical society and the

[1:35:13] historic corporation uh historic corporation

[1:35:19] um was set up and has now been moved into the mining museum. So the

[1:35:27] mining museum actually itself operates under that society and the funding for

[1:35:33] all this um will go through them um because that way ano they can send uh

[1:35:44] ano can send them a check and they can then send the tax rebate back to them

[1:35:50] that kind of thing. So it's going through there. Um

[1:35:55] but everyone all those all those groups are now finally for all these years

[1:36:02] finally got together. Uh that was the plan back in the early '9s and uh we

[1:36:10] stepped the plan stepped on a few people's territories in boards and stuff

[1:36:16] like that and it never worked and it never worked and finally finally we have

[1:36:21] a group of people in the mining museum in the historical group and now as well

[1:36:28] in the cobalt shines group

[1:36:33] » and Mr. getting getting the rack together and working together

[1:36:39] finally. So any other discussions? Anything? Um

[1:36:46] take another read through it to um because if we Yeah. Sorry.

[1:36:52] » Did I not understand at last meeting that there was some talk or conversation

[1:36:56] about town selling it to them?

[1:37:02] There was there there was two choices. Um

[1:37:07] » we looked at um

[1:37:12] there were there was two ways to go and uh we looked at this as

[1:37:20] they will be responsible for it but if it remains cobalt property

[1:37:25] they're going to they will be one of the ones that will be paying a rent too. So

[1:37:29] the building will they will have a lease on the building

[1:37:32] the same as all the other tourism groups and

[1:37:38] » they own the building. They'll also pay >> some taxes and water

[1:37:44] they not >> they already they already pay their own

[1:37:46] water sewer.

[1:37:50] » No sewer comes under tax. They pay their own water. They pay their own hydro

[1:37:54] there. Um, and if it's just being used for storage and

[1:37:59] water, they may ask for it to be turned on. Yes, sir.

[1:38:02] » What about insurance? >> Insurance on the property and the

[1:38:05] building >> within insurance is will be dealt with

[1:38:09] within those leases, but they are going to have to have insurance.

[1:38:12] » All right. >> Yeah,

[1:38:13] » they're going to have to have insurance on the on the

[1:38:16] » on the contents and on what they're using.

[1:38:21] So, uh, [snorts] but that's that's to be worked out.

[1:38:26] Yeah. As we come up to the leases and everything. But,

[1:38:31] yeah, it was deemed um in some of the discussions that it would

[1:38:36] be better for the ownership to stay with the town. Um, we've got more control

[1:38:41] then in case things go wrong.

[1:38:48] Yeah.

[1:38:52] I can't hear you. >> Okay.

[1:38:57] » Okay. You you are you happy enough with that?

[1:39:01] » Yeah. >> So, all in favor with this going ahead.

[1:39:08] » One, two, against. Or is that a is that a yes?

[1:39:13] That's a four. That's a four. Okay.

[1:39:19] and

[1:39:24] nine draft uh items for council information.

[1:39:29] Draft motion. May it resolve that that council accept the items for council

[1:39:35] information as presented. Moved by and seconded by and uh can I get a mover and

[1:39:42] a second for sir? This is >> on nine. Yeah.

[1:39:49] And welcome.

[1:39:53] So, we've got uh 9.1 Cobalt Shines Committee minutes. Cobalt Shines is

[1:40:01] for I think probably all of you sitting back there know it's a mix of

[1:40:07] the historical board on there. uh some of the uh some of our community

[1:40:17] businesses uh some of our museum people. It's quite

[1:40:22] a mixture of people that are saying, "Okay, we want to do something." What

[1:40:28] they're looking at is um helping out with the tree lighting and

[1:40:35] working towards that at Christmas time and setting up uh a special evening

[1:40:40] where businesses will be open and uh and they want to set up gradually work their

[1:40:47] way into some sort of winter type festival and this is their start. This

[1:40:53] group started back in 2018 I believe 2019. Um they managed it

[1:41:02] one year so probably 2018 and then of course there was a threat of

[1:41:08] co COVID as you got through to that timing when they were going to have the

[1:41:12] stores open in 19. So they didn't do it and of course co now they're reuniting

[1:41:18] again. So they've already done this once and um

[1:41:23] so we have uh the June and July committee minutes

[1:41:29] uh letter council which is a resolution to have the lighting ceremony on

[1:41:34] November 27th uh which is when they'd like to have the

[1:41:38] stores open and they will work with the group and um I think

[1:41:46] I think this sound of it they will just gradually take over looking after the

[1:41:50] lighting and they've come up with some some other they they so far they've got

[1:41:56] a whole list of we could do this and this and this and this and this and

[1:42:00] that's what they're looking at it in the future. So, we may not have um a summer

[1:42:05] festival anymore, but maybe we're going to have a winter one. And what they're

[1:42:10] thinking is there's lots of summer ones around here, but not many winter

[1:42:14] festivals. They're some of the best

[1:42:19] the best of the brains that I've seen in the up and coming for running things and

[1:42:26] looking after tourism and everything. And then the Aqua uh second quarter

[1:42:32] operations report. I'm sure you all read it, didn't you?

[1:42:36] » Yeah. >> Okay. Um yes I have got I have gone

[1:42:41] through it and found nothing in there that um this time

[1:42:47] that was of concerns now 10 bylaws and agreements

[1:42:55] » this is the one I say >> for the folks yes

[1:42:58] » do a vote to accept that >> oh we have sorry I'm sorry okay all in

[1:43:03] favor okay thank you

[1:43:07] » there there is a letter from them asking that we coordinate tree lighting with uh

[1:43:12] their light up night and I think we should probably address that at this

[1:43:16] point. >> Yes. In accepting that are is everyone

[1:43:22] acceptable to November 27th for doing the tree lighting this thing.

[1:43:28] » Yes, I know. uh because that's the date they've chosen for it and they want to

[1:43:36] help out and they want to go and get further donations

[1:43:41] to have more lights and one of the suggestions I heard was they were

[1:43:46] thinking of doing sort of standalone stuff out there as well all lighted up

[1:43:52] like many towns like Science North has that kind of thing. So, uh are we all in

[1:43:58] favor of this sir?

[1:44:03] Yes.

[1:44:07] » I don't know if you heard or are we in favor?

[1:44:10] » Are you in [laughter] favor? >> Yeah, why not?

[1:44:15] » Fair enough. Me, too. >> Okay, good. [laughter]

[1:44:17] » Okay, we're finished with that. [snorts] >> Sorry.

[1:44:23] » Okay, now on to the onto the happy happy one.

[1:44:29] I don't know how many people guessed in the Well, I guess you've looked ahead,

[1:44:32] haven't you? Yes. 10.1 bylaw 2026-24.

[1:44:39] Clerk treasurer

[1:44:43] twisted your arm enough. [laughter] Draft motion. Whereas at the special

[1:44:48] meeting of council on August 12th, 2026, council directed staff to prepare the

[1:44:53] necessary bylaw. Therefore, be it resolved that bylaw 2026-24

[1:45:00] being a bylaw to appoint Jamie Allen as clerk treasurer for the corporation of

[1:45:04] the town of [snorts] Cobalt be taken as read a first, second, third, time and

[1:45:10] fourth and fifth and sixth and finally passed this 18th day of August 2026 and

[1:45:16] further that the said bylaw be signed and sealed by the mayor and clerk. Move

[1:45:21] and seconded. Thank you.

[1:45:26] Check

[1:45:30] discussion.

[1:45:33] Yes, councelor Wilcox. >> Thank you. You worship. Um I'm not going

[1:45:38] to support this as presented uh for a few good reasons I think. Uh

[1:45:47] particularly [snorts] article two remuneration.

[1:45:51] Uh I and article three termination. Um

[1:45:59] I note first of all in 2.01 item five benefits of the collective

[1:46:04] agreement. I have no idea what that means.

[1:46:08] Absolutely no idea. Um we have

[1:46:13] » after all these years. >> Excuse me.

[1:46:17] » Well facicious as that might have been. >> No.

[1:46:20] » Oh yeah. really that was that was in poor taste.

[1:46:27] » Anyway, uh the bylaw for for uh or well our

[1:46:33] collective agreement uh pages 18 to 22 lists many of the benefits and you know

[1:46:40] there's lots of benefits to a collective agreement with the union. I have no idea

[1:46:45] which ones you're looking for. Uh

[1:46:49] » she had referenced item two. That's what she means by that.

[1:46:54] » Item two. >> Item two under salary

[1:46:57] » in the collective agreement. >> No, in this by that's what she means by

[1:47:02] benefit. >> Yes, I I see item

[1:47:07] uh >> that's insurance benefit. That's what

[1:47:11] she means. Well, the [snorts] the other benefits of

[1:47:14] the collective agreement are the uh sick days,

[1:47:22] right? Sick days that are benefit the same as the the unionized employees.

[1:47:29] » Well, I would strongly suggest that that be itemized rather than just putting

[1:47:37] benefits agreement because, you know, they have winter coats in here. There's

[1:47:41] a benefit. They got summer coats. They got all kinds of things for some of the

[1:47:46] guys. Uh you get into page 18.

[1:47:51] Uh you know, you have life insurance benefits.

[1:47:55] uh accidental death and dismemberment, all those good things,

[1:48:00] dental care, vision, uh

[1:48:05] sick benefits, long-term disability, uh bereavement leave, don't think

[1:48:12] maternity leave applies.

[1:48:16] Um there's a whole lot in here. So, I would think to pass that it should at

[1:48:21] least specify what benefits you're looking for.

[1:48:28] There's a $50 certificate for a Christmas turkey in there as a benefit.

[1:48:37] » So, >> Well, that's my comment on that one.

[1:48:39] » Um, question. Exactly where are you looking?

[1:48:46] » Page five. H5 benefits

[1:48:53] number five 2.

[1:49:05] » Oh, benefits. Oh, okay.

[1:49:10] » Yes. >> Oh, I'm sorry. You're split your time.

[1:49:13] I'm sorry. >> Yes. [snorts]

[1:49:15] » Thank you. >> Yeah. Go ahead. Sorry.

[1:49:17] » 2.0. 02. The employer shall pay the employee in accordance with the

[1:49:20] municipal pay grid as established from time to time. The employee shall

[1:49:24] commence employment as municipal ex administrator at and it's blank. So we

[1:49:31] got no start date being signed signed here. Nor do we have an end date.

[1:49:37] An end date is August 17th. >> I'm sorry.

[1:49:42] » August 17th. Page four.

[1:49:48] I didn't write this contract, so I'm just

[1:49:52] » Yeah. 1.01 near the bottom of four

[1:49:56] » August 17th. >> The end dates.

[1:50:01] on the end date. He promises that he will give us plenty of leeway time in

[1:50:08] order to find uh when he finally decides to rerire to to find a new manager and

[1:50:15] to help train.

[1:50:19] Well, that's all good and positive, but if we don't have an end date, then I

[1:50:24] have trouble with the uh 3 01 brackets

[1:50:32] I I termination without clause. Uh continuing the employees base salary

[1:50:39] until the end of the term of the contract. We don't have an end of term

[1:50:44] of contract. That's basically issuing a blank check.

[1:50:50] So, can I speak? >> Yes.

[1:50:52] » Is this Is he a contracted employee, though? He's an employee.

[1:50:56] » He's not a union worker either, right? You're not in the union, right?

[1:51:02] » No, it's not a union. That's why I have a problem with benefits of the

[1:51:05] collective agreement. Why would why would that be in there? That's a union,

[1:51:10] isn't it? >> I'm just curious. Maybe the wording.

[1:51:17] Yeah, that's >> as I said, itemize what it is you're

[1:51:20] looking for rather than citing this large document that's filled with other

[1:51:25] benefits. >> Not part of the collective

[1:51:28] not the collective agreement. That's what I'm saying.

[1:51:31] » Part of I'm saying that's shouldn't be >> Exactly.

[1:51:35] » Yes. >> Hughes,

[1:51:37] » were we not paying him cash instead of in benefits and stuff on that contract?

[1:51:42] Wasn't it just a a money number, not a benefit thing?

[1:51:46] It was just money, right, that we were giving them. We weren't giving them

[1:51:50] » pension. We weren't doing any of that stuff.

[1:51:53] » In

[1:51:57] what I thought it was, yeah. >> So, there's no benefits. It's just cash.

[1:52:02] Correct. >> Yes.

[1:52:04] » Yes. >> Yes.

[1:52:07] » It's just a payment like money payment instead of benefits.

[1:52:12] » Well, you should ought to know what that is.

[1:52:14] » Well, he did have a number. There was a number in there.

[1:52:17] » Mhm. >> What's the number?

[1:52:19] » I don't know. 9,000 or something like that. Was it 9,000 something something?

[1:52:23] » 10,000 44 44 422 >> 5,285

[1:52:30] » 440 a month. Yeah, that's probably private, right?

[1:52:33] » Yes. Yeah. >> All of this remained private.

[1:52:37] » Yeah. This is an open public meeting and this

[1:52:42] is my first opportunity to ask uh unfortunately Jamie wasn't with us when

[1:52:47] we looked at this in close session. So this is our first opportunity to ask

[1:52:51] them about these things. My my other question was going to be

[1:52:56] um your the one I was citing there, the notice

[1:53:03] uh and dismissal without cause, termination without cause, would finding

[1:53:10] another treasurer to fill the position uh in your mind be just cause

[1:53:20] for you to leave us or

[1:53:24] » well if you're hiring somebody full time no that wouldn't be justice.

[1:53:30] » Are you still looking for a clerk treasurer or no?

[1:53:32] » I would think we would be. How long do you plan on being here?

[1:53:36] » I can't answer that. >> Like any other hired employee?

[1:53:43] » I'm just I'm confused because you were retired. You came out of retirement to

[1:53:47] help us which was great. >> Appreciate that.

[1:53:51] And now he's And now he's accepting the job offer that we we were getting

[1:53:58] applicants for and [clears throat] not finding the the appropriate one. And now

[1:54:03] he's saying he's applied and we've accepted him. And that's what the

[1:54:06] meeting was >> full-time employee

[1:54:09] » as a full-time employee.

[1:54:14] not coming on as a like like he was on contract

[1:54:20] before. He's coming on as a full-time employee. Yes.

[1:54:23] » It's taken us a long time to get through everything. Do you think we could have a

[1:54:26] quick fiveminute recess? I'd like to use the washroom if possible.

[1:54:30] » I think so. Yeah. >> Yeah. Perfect.

[1:54:32] » Okay. Five minute recess. >> Thank you. [snorts]

[1:54:42] » What about it? This isn't that. >> Are you sure?

[1:54:46] » Oh, welcome. It's different. >> Okay. Thank you then. Sorry. Okay. Can

[1:54:51] we go on and can we get this passed?

[1:54:57] » Yes, sir. >> I would move that we defer this to the

[1:55:00] next council in December

[1:55:04] and that can get it properly written and described. I can't vote for this as it

[1:55:09] is. Can we not get it done for next meeting? That's the way that it'll be.

[1:55:14] » Okay, we have to He's moving. Um, >> yeah. And his contract will have run

[1:55:20] away by then. So, excuse me. Um, he's so moved and Okay. So, you have a seconder

[1:55:28] for that for deferring it into into December.

[1:55:32] » I don't know. So, you would ask council

[1:55:35] » when we would >> Yes.

[1:55:37] when that would mean uh we would no longer we would have a meeting in

[1:55:42] December and legally we have to have a manager. We would not have a manager

[1:55:49] then because his contra his contract that we just had with him before would

[1:55:54] have run out. >> As for seconder

[1:55:57] » pass everybody. >> All in favor of deferring

[1:56:02] » seconder. Get a second first. >> Yeah. Oh, you weren't seconding it.

[1:56:06] » No. saying, >> are you seconding? Are you seconding,

[1:56:09] councelor Ward? No. Okay, you have no seconder.

[1:56:14] » Fails. >> Okay. So, can we continue on with this

[1:56:17] mover and seconder and >> vote

[1:56:20] » and vote?

[1:56:24] Uh, excuse me. There's one.

[1:56:32] Let me get down to it again. I movements. Sorry.

[1:56:36] Okay. So, mover and seconder. I [snorts] have councelor Hughes and

[1:56:41] councelor Staruk moved and seconded at first. All in favor of expecting.

[1:56:48] » Yes. You may have a counted vote. Okay. So, we start around. Councelor Hughes.

[1:56:53] » Yes. [clears throat] >> Councelor Star.

[1:56:59] Councelor Ward. >> Opposed. Mhm.

[1:57:05] and I'm four. Okay. And

[1:57:13] we'll make sure everything's filled in properly.

[1:57:18] So, >> can we go on to 10.2?

[1:57:23] » What you mean by we'll make sure everything's filled in properly?

[1:57:28] » We just approved it as is. >> Okay, we'll leave it at this.

[1:57:35] as is property. >> Okay.

[1:57:44] » Bylaw 2026-25 council meeting live streaming and

[1:57:48] recording policy draft motion. Where is council received staff report

[1:57:53] 2026.07.21.01

[1:57:57] at the July 21st 2026 regular meeting of council. and where is council directed

[1:58:02] administration to continue live streaming and recording council meetings

[1:58:06] and to develop and present a meeting live stream and recording policy. Now

[1:58:11] therefore, be it resolved that bylaw 2025

[1:58:15] 202625 being a bylaw to adopt a council meeting, live streaming and recording

[1:58:22] policy for the town of Kobalt be taken at first as read a first, second, and

[1:58:26] third time this 18th December

[1:58:31] and further that the said bylaw be signed and sealed by the mayor of clerk

[1:58:36] and a mover and second or first. Okay.

[1:58:40] Councelor Ward. Anyone else?

[1:58:45] Seconder. Okay. Councelor Wilcox.

[1:58:52] Okay. And has everyone read through the the

[1:58:57] policy?

[1:59:02] » Any discussions on it?

[1:59:08] Okay. All in favor of this policy.

[1:59:13] » Thank you. Carried. >> No.

[1:59:16] » No. >> You're No.

[1:59:17] » No. >> Okay.

[1:59:18] » But I vote it just like the last time. >> Mhm. Okay. So,

[1:59:38] okay. So, that one's

[1:59:44] Jesus.

[1:59:49] We're going to user fees next. Okay.

[1:59:55] 10.3 bylaw 2026-26 to establish user fees for the town of

[2:00:01] Koval for 2027 to 2029. Staff report 2026.08.18.05.

[2:00:10] The draft draft motion. Whereas council council received staff report

[2:00:17] 2026-.08.18.05.

[2:00:22] Be it resolved that bylaw number 2026-26 being a bylaw to establish user fees for

[2:00:28] the town of Kovalt be taken the first, second, and third time this 18th day of

[2:00:33] 2026 and further that the said bylaw be signed and sealed by the mayor and

[2:00:39] council or mayor and clerk, sorry. Moved by

[2:00:46] use second.

[2:00:52] Did you warm? >> Not a chance.

[2:00:55] » Okay. >> Seconder on this.

[2:01:02] » Yes. Okay. >> Discussion.

[2:01:05] » Councelor Starchuk. Discussion.

[2:01:12] Yes, >> I would move that we defer this to the

[2:01:15] next council. You know, this is for the years 2027 to 2029.

[2:01:20] I don't think in our last couple of meeting, well, our last meeting when

[2:01:25] we're actually a council that we should be saddling a future council for three

[2:01:31] years with this. I I think whoever's coming in to replace us can figure this

[2:01:37] one out for themselves.

[2:01:41] Mhm. Any other discussion? >> There would be a Do I have a seconder

[2:01:45] for the motion to defer? >> I'll second. I'll second.

[2:01:51] » A motion to defer and you're fighting over seconding. Okay.

[2:01:57] All in favor of deferring favor.

[2:02:01] » Okay. So, we will defer then.

[2:02:08] Next council's going to be busy. >> Yes. Yes.

[2:02:12] Because all of this would have passed on to next council to take a look at anyway

[2:02:16] and to know.

[2:02:20] Okay.

[2:02:24] So, new business is the schedule of accounts over here

[2:02:29] and uh 12.1 schedule of accounts draft motion. Be it resolved that council

[2:02:35] receives the following schedules as presented. Schedule number 2026-08

[2:02:41] in the amount of 367,625.3.

[2:02:47] Mover and seconder

[2:02:51] taking a look at these. Okay.

[2:02:55] » Gary and seconder.

[2:03:00] » Okay. award.

[2:03:03] » Couldn't see that. >> No, I know.

[2:03:05] » It's already >> Okay. Is there anything on here you want

[2:03:12] question?

[2:03:20] [clears throat] >> I think we should I think we should

[2:03:22] point out some of the the highlights here. the big the big so that the

[2:03:26] audience anybody taxpayers that are listening understand the $367,000

[2:03:32] [laughter] right so because it's a little bit

[2:03:34] higher normal

[2:03:38] » you mean like when I go choke when I'm signing

[2:03:41] » yeah counter signing yeah >> the high ones

[2:03:44] » okay >> um

[2:03:49] » okay uh 41,000 is our next payment for OP.

[2:03:58] » Um, >> that's per month.

[2:04:00] » H, >> that's every month.

[2:04:02] » That's every month. >> Yes. Um,

[2:04:07] the next one is uh, Aqua call outs and chemicals.

[2:04:15] Every time an alarm goes off in in the water plant, someone's got to

[2:04:21] come running from Aqua and check it out. and file reports as well and do whatever

[2:04:27] has to be done depending on uh why an alarm went off. So um

[2:04:34] » that's chemicals too. >> That's chemicals too. Yes. They uh this

[2:04:39] time around they were buying more chemicals and

[2:04:45] we have no choice. They have no choice. province dictates what chemicals we have

[2:04:52] to use there. So, and we have to go along with it or

[2:04:56] else our water supply is closed down. And the province could do that. They

[2:05:02] could just say, "No, your water plant's no good." And

[2:05:06] and we're all on bottled water. >> Those kind of things. So, next one down.

[2:05:11] Where's another biggie? Dab. $18,596.

[2:05:18] for August. Okay.

[2:05:22] So, that's all the

[2:05:26] ow the handicap payments. Uh our friends up in the Fraser and then our other two

[2:05:32] buildings in town and around town payments to them.

[2:05:37] Um and then there's Oh,

[2:05:41] we got June policing services in here, too. So, we got

[2:05:46] May [snorts] and June. That's That's what makes it higher. Yeah. May and June

[2:05:50] payments in there. >> Still 41,000.

[2:05:53] » Yeah, that's another $41,000. [clears throat] Um Oh, another big one.

[2:05:59] 58,700. That's uh the paving.

[2:06:05] Um 19 Prospect 80 Jameson and the laneway behind the uh

[2:06:12] behind here behind the LCBO. Um those that's to Demora Construction

[2:06:20] and those were things that were budgeted for getting the paving finished up.

[2:06:27] Uh the other two [sighs]

[2:06:31] » those pavings that would have been after after water breaks.

[2:06:35] » Yeah.

[2:06:38] » Thank you very much. That's good. >> Yeah, that's the main thing.

[2:06:48] » Oh, and gee, we have to pay taxes too. Receiver General of Canada.

[2:06:53] GST tax is 14,000. So um all in favor of accepting this

[2:07:01] car. Thank you and

[2:07:08] uh I think most of what I wanted to say before evening I've said on various

[2:07:15] things so we don't need to be any later. Uh we

[2:07:20] don't have a closed meeting. We don't have business arising from a closed

[2:07:23] meeting. So confirmation by law is

[2:07:36] one there. Okay. Yeah. Yep. Draft bylaw. Be it resolved that bylaw number 2026-27

[2:07:44] being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of council of the corporation of the

[2:07:48] town of Kovville be taken as read a first, second, and third time this 18th

[2:07:53] day of August, 2026 and further that the said bylaw be signed and sealed by the

[2:07:58] mayor and clerk. Uh mover and seconder.

[2:08:03] Okay, councelor Ward and councelor Star.

[2:08:10] All in favor? [clears throat] Thank you. Carried and

[2:08:15] adjournment. Be it res be it resolved at the regular meeting of the council be

[2:08:19] adjourned at >> 8:44.

[2:08:22] » 8:44. Okay.

[2:08:25] Mover and seconder.

[2:08:29] Councelor Wilcox. And let me see down the item. Council

[2:08:36] councelor Ward. Okay. All in favor?

[2:08:41] Anyone from the audience that says no? Okay. Thank you very much.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING COBALT COMMUNITY HALL August 18, 2026

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