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)
17 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 January 6 and January 13, 2025, as amended.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council direct staff to issue reimbursements for MPAC palpable errors that are more than two (2) years prior to a resident’s Section 358 application for applications that would be less than $1000.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council direct the Proposed New Sign By-law be brought back to a future meeting incorporating feedback provided by Council.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council receive the Town of Saugeen Shores Brand Refresh report for information.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council receive the Shipley Avenue Area Culverts Inspections report for information.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council approve the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council endorse the comments in this report and forward them to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for inclusion in the consultation.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That the following be received for information: Environmental Ad Hoc Committee Minutes - October 17, 2024 Municipal Heritage Committee Minutes - October 23, 2024 Special Municipal Heritage Committee Minutes - November 12, 2024 Saugeen Shores Police Service Board Minutes – November 20, 2024 Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Board Minutes - November 15, 2024, November 22, 2024, and December 11, 2024 Municipality of Kincardine - Property Taxation Implications Related to Non-Market Valuation of Electricity Industry Properties Resolution Municipality of West Grey - Concerns Over the Decision to Discontinue Winter Operations at the Durham Upper Dam Resolution Town of Aylmer - Opposition to Provincial Legislation on Cycling Lanes and Support for Municipal Authority in Transportation Planning Resolution City of Toronto - Declaring Toronto a Paid-Plasma-Free Zone Resolution
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Council endorse the resolution from the Town of Aylmer regarding the opposition to provincial legislation on cycling lanes and support for municipal authority in transportation planning; and That this resolution be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria, MPP Lisa Thompson, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Council endorse the resolution from the Municipality of Kincardine regarding property taxation implications related to the non-market valuation of electricity industry properties; and That this resolution be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Energy and Electrification Stephen Lecce, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP Lisa Thompson, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
at the November 27, 2024, Regular Council meeting, Council passed resolution 292-2024: “That Council direct staff to develop a motion for Council to consider a request to Bruce County to coordinate Source Separated Organics.”; and Whereas the Town of Saugeen Shores has included a Source Separated Organics Feasibility Study in the 2025 Business Plan, to inform the Environmental Assessment Study for the Landfill Optimization by examining ways to increase diversion; and Whereas the transition date of the Blue Box recycling program to Circular Materials Ontario responsibility is January 1, 2026, and this affects all the lower tier municipalities in Bruce County; and Whereas Bruce County has historically had a role in Waste Management long-term planning and coordination including, but not limited to, hosting the Waste Management Sub-Committee, and preparing the County’s Long Term Waste Management Plan, currently in draft form, which addresses both Blue Box Transition and Source Separated Organics. Now Therefore be It Resolved that the Town of Saugeen Shores formally requests that Bruce County Transportation and Environmental Services Department coordinate Blue Box Transition Planning and Source Separated Organics issues with the lower-tier municipalities, via the Waste Management Sub Committee; and That this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Bruce County .
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council move into a Closed to Public Session in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2): (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employee; (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; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That By-law 12-2025 is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 27th day of January, 2025.
Moved by J. Duhaime, seconded by M. Myatt
Carried
That By-law 11-2025 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 27th day of January, 2025.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That the following be received for information: 1. Environmental Ad Hoc Committee Minutes - October 17, 2024 2. Municipal Heritage Committee Minutes - October 23, 2024 3. Special Municipal Heritage Committee Minutes - November 12, 2024 4. Saugeen Shores Police Service Board Minutes – November 20, 2024 5. Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Board Minutes - November 15, 2024, November 22, 2024, and December 11, 2024 6. Municipality of Kincardine - Property Taxation Implications Related to Non-Market Valuation of Electricity Industry Properties Resolution 7. Municipality of West Grey - Concerns Over the Decision to Discontinue Winter Operations at the Durham Upper Dam Resolution 8. Town of Aylmer - Opposition to Provincial Legislation on Cycling Lanes and Support for Municipal Authority in Transportation Planning Resolution 9. City of Toronto - Declaring Toronto a Paid-Plasma-Free Zone Resolution
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
Whereas at the November 27, 2024, Regular Council meeting, Council passed resolution 292-2024: “That Council direct staff to develop a motion for Council to consider a request to Bruce County to coordinate Source Separated Organics.”; and Whereas the Town of Saugeen Shores has included a Source Separated Organics Feasibility Study in the 2025 Business Plan, to inform the Environmental Assessment Study for the Landfill Optimization by examining ways to increase diversion; and Whereas the transition date of the Blue Box recycling program to Circular Materials Ontario responsibility is January 1, 2026, and this affects all the lower tier municipalities in Bruce County; and Whereas Bruce County has historically had a role in Waste Management long-term planning and coordination including, but not limited to, hosting the Waste Management Sub-Committee, and preparing the County’s Long Term Waste Management Plan, currently in draft form, which addresses both Blue Box Transition and Source Separated Organics. Now Therefore be It Resolved that the Town of Saugeen Shores formally requests that Bruce County Transportation and Environmental Services Department coordinate Blue Box Transition Planning and Source Separated Organics issues with the lower-tier municipalities, via the Waste Management Sub Committee; and That this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Bruce County.