The Saugeen Shores Record

Council Meeting - Regular

June 8, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): John Divinski, Cheryl Grace, Bud Halpin, Diane Huber, Mike Myatt, Dave Myette, Rachel Stack

Absent (1): Justin Duhaime

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (15 motions)

14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 19, 2026 and May 25, 2026, as presented.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council postpone the consideration of removal or replacement of the Moore Bridge to the 2028/2029 business plan at such time Staff are to report back with more studies on active transportation, and potential funding sources for Option 4 (Recreational Bridge Replacement); and, That Staff continue to monitor the bridge on an annual basis.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council receive the B ruce County Homelessness and Encampment P rotocol report for information.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council endorse the Municipal Healthcare Role and Governance Policy Framework, as amended to reflect that the Policy shall be reviewed once per term or as directed by Council.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council approve the 4-year phase-in option for implementation of Council remuneration effective November 15, 2026; and, That Council adopt By-law 58-2026 being a by-law to amend By-Law 55-2024, a By-law to Establish Base Remuneration and Per Diem Rates for Members of Council.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council approve the “Proposed Approach” from the Saugeen Shores DC Exemptions List for inclusion in the Town’s Development Charges By-law; and, That Council determine that no further public meetings under Section 12 of Development Charges Act be held.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by J. Divinski
Defeated
That Council approve the removal of all discretionary exemptions from the Town’s Development Charges By-law; That Council direct Staff to incorporate the discretionary exemptions as outlined in the “Proposed Approach” from the Saugeen Shores DC Exemptions List for inclusion in the Community Improvement Plan; and, That Council determine that no further public meetings under Section 12 of Development Charges Act be held.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Council endorse the comments in this report and forward them to Bruce County for consideration in the New Bruce County Official Plan.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council receive the Ombudsman Ontario May 2026 Report for information; and, That Council and its committees commit to vigilance in adhering to their individual and collective obligation to ensure that the municipality complies with its responsibilities under the Municipal Act, 2001; and, That Council commits to ensuring that all resolutions to proceed into a closed session provide a general description of all issues to be discussed in a way that maximizes the information available to the public while not undermining the reason for excluding the public; and, That Council will specify which closed meeting exception(s) it intends to rely upon for each individual matter to be discussed in closed session; and, That Council will, when possible, follow the practice of reporting back meaningful information about the matters considered in closed session.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Items 12.1 through 12.3 be approved and received for information.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council support Item 12.3.9 - Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan - Provincial Bail Notification Program Support Resolution.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council support Item 12.3.12 - County of Prince Edward - Insurance for Owners of Properties Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act Support Resolution.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by M. Myatt
Carried
That By-law 58-2026 is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 8 th day of June, 2026.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That By-law 59-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 8th day of June, 2026.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of June 8 th , 2026, hereby adjourns at 10:44 p.m.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by D. Huber
Carried

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