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 June 15, 2026 and June 22, 2026, as presented.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by J. Divinski
Deferred
That Council defer the consideration of the June 15, 2026 and June 22, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes for Staff to provide additional details on Item 6.1 Zoning By-law Amendment – Z-2026-019 (Bluewater Affordable Housing and Park) on June 15, 2026.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council receive the 2026 Major Initiatives, Division and Capital Highlights Quarter 2 Update report for information.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council approve Option 1: Deny the Request for an Encroachment Agreement contained within the 440 Green Street Encroachment Agreement Report
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by J. Duhaime
Carried
That Council receive the Southampton Sewage Pump Station 1, 3 and Forcemain Capacity report for information.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by M. Myatt
Carried
That Council receive the Healthcare Asset and Contract Alignment report for information.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
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 June 22, 2026; and, Item 10.3.1 2026 CAO Performance Review Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees ; Item 10.3.2 BASWR Municipal Service Corporation Business Case Section 239(2)(i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; and, Item 10.3.3 Wilson Habitat Development - Future of Town-Owned Units Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, Item 10.3.4 Disposal of 151 South Rankin St., Southampton Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council directs staff to notify member municipalities of Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling the following endorsements by Saugeen Shores Council: That Council endorses the BASWR Municipal Services Corporation (MSC) Business Case including the recommended MSC Governance Model and Principles of Reserved Shareholder Powers; and That Council endorses proceeding with a Municipal Services Corporation, in principle, as the preferred governance and operating model for Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling; and That Council endorses the continuation of the existing BASWR Municipal Working Group and the Chief Administrative Officers as the Transition Committee through the implementation planning phase; and That Council endorses the next steps to publish the public BASWR Municipal Services Corporation Business Case and hold the required public meeting (Town Hall) on July 7th, 2026.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by M. Myatt
Carried
That Items 12.1, 12.2, 12.4 through 12.6 be approved and received for information.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council extend the hour beyond 11:00 p.m.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council approve the proposed amendments to the Animal Control By-law; and, That Council direct that the revised Animal Control By-law be brought to the August 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting for Council’s consideration.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council forward Item 12.6.11 Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada - Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) Letter, to Saugeen Shores Police Services for request for comment.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That By-laws 69-2026, 70-2026, 71-2026 and 72-2026 are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 6 th day of July, 2026.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That By-law 73-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 6th day of July, 2026.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by J. Duhaime
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of July 6, 2026, hereby adjourns at 11:15 p.m.