Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor C. Graceon Item 11.1 stating that she owns a cottage that is rented on a short-term basis which would be considered transient accommodations
What was decided (15 motions)
13 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 11, 2025, as presented.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Council receive the Town Innovation Funding Reallocation report for information.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council receive the Aquatic and Wellness Centre Fundraising Update report for information.
Moved by J. Duhaime, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council endorse the name Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council receive the Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update report for information.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council approve the amendment of the 2025 Budget to include the Compensation Review with an upset limit of $32,000 to be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Items 10.1 through 10.3 be approved and received for information.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council supports the Municipality of Tweed Resolution- Sustainable Waste Management.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
the Council for the Town of Saugeen Shores wishes to reconsider directing staff to prepare a report on the potential implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Fee; and Whereas the Province of Ontario, through the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 400.1 and Ontario Regulation 435/17, authorizes municipalities to implement a Municipal Accommodation Fee (MAF) on transient accommodation; and Whereas in June 2025 73 of 144 municipalities in Ontario have adopted a MAF, including two in Bruce County, with other local municipalities currently reviewing its implementation; and Whereas a MAF is not a tax on residents, but rather is levied on visitors who utilize local infrastructure and amenities, to which Saugeen Shores residents currently contribute through property taxes, ensuring those who benefit from local tourism amenities contribute to their maintenance and operations; and Whereas tourism is a significant economic driver in Saugeen Shores, generating substantial visitation and requiring ongoing support and investment in infrastructure; and Whereas the MAF aligns with the municipality's Corporate Strategic Plan Pillar #1: Meeting the needs of a growing community; and Whereas leveraging funds collected through the MAF would allow Saugeen Shores to expand tourism initiatives across all four seasons as recommended in the Saugeen Shores Tourism Strategy, thereby strengthening the municipality’s competitive advantage in the tourism sector; and Whereas capital and amenity infrastructure—
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by R. Stack
Defeated
That Council move into a Closed to Public Session in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2): (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; (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; (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; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That By-law 83-2025 and 84-2025 are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 8th day of September, 2025.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That By-law 85-2025 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 September, 2025.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by J. Duhaime
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of September 8, 2025, hereby adjourns at 10:43 p.m.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
Whereas the Council for the Town of Saugeen Shores wishes to reconsider directing staff to prepare a report on the potential implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Fee; and Whereas the Province of Ontario, through the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 400.1 and Ontario Regulation 435/17, authorizes municipalities to implement a Municipal Accommodation Fee (MAF) on transient accommodation; and Whereas in June 2025 73 of 144 municipalities in Ontario have adopted a MAF, including two in Bruce County, with other local municipalities currently reviewing its implementation; and Whereas a MAF is not a tax on residents, but rather is levied on visitors who utilize local infrastructure and amenities, to which Saugeen Shores residents currently contribute through property taxes, ensuring those who benefit from local tourism amenities contribute to their maintenance and operations; and Whereas tourism is a significant economic driver in Saugeen Shores, generating substantial visitation and requiring ongoing support and investment in infrastructure; and Whereas the MAF aligns with the municipality's Corporate Strategic Plan Pillar #1: Meeting the needs of a growing community; and Whereas leveraging funds collected through the MAF would allow Saugeen Shores to expand tourism initiatives across all four seasons as recommended in the Saugeen Shores Tourism Strategy, thereby strengthening the municipality’s competitive advantage in the tourism sector; and Whereas capital and amenity infrast