Council Meeting - Regular

That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of July 6, 2026 and July 13, 2026, as presented.

That Council declares the lands described as Parts 4 and 5, Part of Lot 35, Lake Range and Block 107, Registered Plan 3M-246, as surplus to the needs of the municipality; and, That Council direct staff to provide public notice of its intent to dispose of the lands; and, That Council direct staff to obtain evaluation for the lands prior to disposition.

That Council amend the recommendation to strikeout 'That Council authorize the disposition of land without a valuation.' and insert 'That Council direct staff to obtain evaluation for the lands prior to disposition.'

That Council endorse the Concession 6 Yard as the preferred solution; That Council direct staff to incorporate the preferred solution into the 2027 Business Plan for consideration.

That Council endorse the preferred alternatives and implementation next steps as outlined in the Southampton Environmental Assessment Report.

That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute all documents required for the Development Charges Reduction Program, including authorization to formally commit the Town to a 50% decrease in residential Development Charges from March 30, 2026 rates.

That Council receive the Saugeen Community Tourism Strategy for information.

That Council direct staff to proceed with the designation of 160 Leeder Lane, Southampton under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, That staff be authorized to prepare and publish the required Notice of Intention to Designate and undertake all necessary steps in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.

That Council move into a Closed to Public Session in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to consider the following: Item 10.2. Adoption of Closed to Public Minutes of July 6, 2026; and, Item 10.3.1 553 Goderich Street Encampment Section 239(2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and, Item 10.3.2 John Mann v Town of Saugeen Shores Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and, Item 10.3.3 BASWR Waste Management Agreement Section 239 (2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to negotiations.

That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.

That Items 12.1 through 12.10 be approved and received for information.

That Council support Item 12.10.8 Letter and Sample Resolution from MFOA Regarding OCIF Funding.

That Council support Item 12.10.10 Town of Caledon Motion for Provincial Support, Funding and Coordinated Plans to Combat Tick Borne Diseases.

That By-laws 79-2026, 80-2026, and 81-2026 are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 10th day of August, 2026.

That By-law 82-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 10 th day of August, 2026.

That this Regular Council meeting of August 10, 2026, hereby adjourns at 10:38 p.m.