The Saugeen Shores Record

Council Meeting - Regular

February 23, 2026

Who was there

Present (8): John Divinski, Justin Duhaime, Cheryl Grace, Bud Halpin, Diane Huber, Mike Myatt, Dave Myette, Rachel Stack

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. Gracein Items 9.2 Short-Term Rental Licensing Program Background Study and page 46 of 9.1 2025 Town of Saugeen Shores Annual Report stating that she owns a cottage in Southampton which is rented on a short-term basis

What was decided (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 9, 2026, as presented.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Council receive the 2025 Town of Saugeen Shores Annual Report for information.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council approve $475,000 for funding various roads projects, funded by transfer from road capital project surpluses as outlined in Table 1 of this report.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by J. Duhaime
Carried
That Council receive the Housing Accelerator Fund Report Update report for information.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
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; and, (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That Items 12.1 through 12.8 be approved and received for information.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by J. Duhaime
Carried
to support Arran-Elderslie Motion 03-01-2026 - Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act, 2025
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by B. Halpin Council
Carried
to support United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Resolution - Municipal Accountability Act
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by J. Duhaime Council
Carried
That By-laws 20-2026, 21-2026, 22-2026, and 23-2026 are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 23rd day of February, 2026.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That By-law 24-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 23rd day of February, 2026.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of February 23, 2026, hereby adjourns at 10:16 p.m.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
Council to support Arran-Elderslie Motion 03-01-2026 - Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act, 2025
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
Council to support United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Resolution - Municipal Accountability Act
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by J. Duhaime
Carried

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