The Saugeen Shores Record

Council Meeting - Regular

March 9, 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 (16 motions)

15 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 February 17, 2026 and February 23, 2026, as presented.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council direct staff to continue next step investigations related to Residential Source Separated Organics (SSO).
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council receive the Housing Update to the Community Improvement Plan report for information.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council receive the Waterfront Access Point Review and Work Plan report for information.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Council approve the one-time expense of $50,000 for Port Elgin Pumpkinfest to be funded from Tax Stabilization Reserve.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council endorse the letter to the Ministry of Citizen and Multiculturalism and Insurance Bureau of Canada.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That Council move into a Closed to Public Session in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2): (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (j) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; or (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Item 12.1 be approved and received for information.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Council support Bluewater District School Board Correspondence.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council support the County of Prince Edward Resolution - Support for Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act, 2025.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by B. Halpin
Referred
That Council refer County of Prince Edward Resolution - Support for Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act, 2025 to Staff to report back to Council.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by M. Myatt
Carried
That Council Support the Municipality of North Grenville - Support for Enhanced School Bus Safety.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That By-laws 25-2026 and 26-2026 are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 9th day of March, 2026.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That By-law 27-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 9th day of March, 2026.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of March 9, 2026, hereby adjourns at 10:10 p.m.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried

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