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 (17 motions)
14 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 20, 2026 and April 27, 2026, as presented.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council approve Option #1 for implementing the new Development Charges rates; and, That Council direct staff to bring back implementation options to a future Council meeting for further consideration.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council direct staff to bring forward recommendations to align the Town's Development Charges By-law with provincial exemptions.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council approve the update to the Town of Saugeen Shores Non-Union Salary Administration Policy; and That Council approve the recommendations by Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. for the Non-Union and Union Compensation Review; and That Council direct staff to implement the compensation review effective July 1, 2026.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council implement an increase in Council remuneration of 2025 Market Summary 50+5%, effective November 2026.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by J. Divinski
Defeated
That Council implement Option 3: Adjust the base remuneration to within 10% of target pay policy for Council remuneration.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by C. Grace
Defeated
That Council implement Option 2: Adjust the base remuneration to within 5% of target pay policy for Council remuneration.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by D. Huber
Defeated
That Council defer consideration of Council remuneration and direct staff to return with additional options and cost information.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council approve $618,846 toward the funding of the amended Stafford Street Project Plan, funded 45% from Future Capital Reserve, 30% from Water Reserve, and 25% from Wastewater Reserve.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by D. Huber
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 10.3.1. Legal Advice in relation to Saugeen Ojibway Nation Correspondence Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That Item 12.1 and 12.2 be approved.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council support Item 12.2.10 The Resolution – ELECT RESPECT and include Hon. Lisa Thompson, MPP, Saugeen Shores Police Service and other local appropriate authorities to the correspondence.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council send a letter of objection regarding the Minister’s Direction on Conservation Authorities
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That By-laws 44-2026 as amended, 45-2026, 46-2026, and 47-2026 are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 11 th day of May, 2026.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That By-law 48-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 11 th day of May, 2026.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of May 11 th , 2026, hereby adjourns at 10:38 p.m.