Council Meeting - Regular

That Council receive the 2023 – 2026 Strategic Plan Report Out report for information.

That Council receive the Transportation Master Plan Update report for information.

That Council approve the Southampton Pioneer Cemetery Remediation project to be closed at the end of the 2026 fiscal year.

That Council direct Staff to proceed with a long-term lease as the method of land disposal for the Bluewater Lands Housing Development; and That Council direct staff to negotiate an agreement in the form of a lease to return to Council for adoption by By-law.

That Council direct staff to proceed with the designation of 43 Grosvenor St N, 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 September 14, 2026; and, Item 10.3.1 Potential Land Acquisition- 348 Carlisle St Section 239(2) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, Item 10.3.2 Potential Land Acquisition - 584 Stafford St Section 239(2) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, Item 10.3.3 CAO Employment Agreement- Striking Committee Recommendation Section 239 (2)(d) l abour relations or employee negotiations.

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

That Items 12.1 through 12.7 be approved and received for information.

That Council direct Staff to provide correspondence to the BASWR Board requesting the payment of the legal fees incurred to negotiate the Agreement with Waste Management to be paid for by BASWR, utilizing the projected 2026 surplus from the contract with Waste Management.

That Council support Item 12.7.12 Town of Parry Sound Resolution - Requesting a Province-wide Regulatory Framework for E-Scooters.

That Council support Item 12.7.14 Township of North Stormont Resolution - Support EOWC 2026-03 Call to Return to Property Tax Reassessment Cycle.

the Town of Saugeen Shores Council provides direction concerning the provision of services within the Town of Saugeen Shores through the implementation of appropriate policies; and, Whereas Council is able to improve public communication, awareness and access to information and municipal records through the adoption of a Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy; and, Whereas this policy would be distinct from the purpose, process, fees and timelines inherent within the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and, Whereas this policy has the potential to enhance transparency, improve public participation in local democracy and provide for proactive management of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests; and, Whereas a Routine Disclosure policy would enable the public to have access to appropriate information and records outside of the formal statutory FOI process when no exemptions apply via an approved customer service tool; and Whereas an Active Dissemination policy would establish an automatic framework for the quick, consistent and efficient publishing or release of information without the need of a FOI request and, Whereas Council has the responsibility to encourage service improvements and customer-service models that provide clarity, consistency, timely responses and communication that respects Council decisions, public interest and requests; and, Whereas it is desirable for Council to work toward implementing policies that empower staff r

That Council suspend the rules to extend the meeting beyond 11:00 p.m.

the Town of Saugeen Shores Council has approved By-Law 34-2025 Comprehensive Purchasing and Procurement Policy; and, Whereas; the Town of Saugeen Shores Council approved a Purchasing and Procurement Policy POL-FIN-05 on April 14, 2025; and, Whereas; this By-Law and this Policy concurrently manage the tender processes applicable to a variety of procurement activities within the Town of Saugeen Shores; and, Whereas; POL-FIN-05 includes 6.0 Purchasing Principles stating that “The objective of this Policy is to ensure that the Town conducts procurement processes that conform to the following principles: …” including “6.3 To recognize the authority of Council on all matters that generally concern the finances of the Town”; and, Whereas; POL-FIN-05 includes 7.0 Procurement Process Goals stating that ”The goals and objectives of the Town in the purchasing of goods and services are as follows: …” including “e) Make recommendations to the Council with respect to the award of tenders as required by the policies and procedures”; and, Whereas: it is desirable for Council to be aware in a timely and consistent manner of the results of initiated tender processes; and, Whereas; the County of Bruce, as our upper tier example, includes within their Council meeting agenda schedule a regular quarterly summary of Awarded Tenders which is a table showing a number of relevant details related to the awarding of tenders in excess of a certain value; and, Whereas; reporting of the outcome of Request

That By-laws 92-2026, and 93-2026, are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 28 th day of September, 2026.

That By-laws 94-2026 is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 28 th day of September, 2026.

That By-law 95-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 28 th day of September, 2026.

That this Regular Council meeting of September 28 th , 2026, hereby adjourns at 11:03 p.m.