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 B. Halpinon Item 10.2 stating that he is on the Saugeen Sparks Board of Directors
What was decided (13 motions)
13 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 September 8, 2025, as presented.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council receive the Introduction to Development Charges Review report for information.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council approve the Water and Wastewater Financial Plan (2026 to 2030) prepared by BM Ross and Associates Ltd, dated August 2025; and That Council direct staff to submit the Financial Plan to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as required by O Reg 453/07 “Financial Plans;” and That Council direct staff to submit this Council Resolution approving the Financial Plan to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council approve Innovation Park (Project #810-86200) be funded through Future Capital Reserve instead of debt funding; and That Council approve Port Elgin Harbour St Pump Station Generator, Fuel Supply and Electrical (Project #410-86738) be funded through Wastewater Reserve instead of debt funding.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Council approve the Minor Sports Prime Time and Non-Prime Time rates for the 2025-2027 pilot project for the Bruce Grey Bulls and Saugeen Shores Minor Hockey Association.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Council approve a $18,025 allocation from the Community Donation fund (GL 115-67030) towards The Battle event and includes the revenue of $18,025 in the Complex (GL 760-53100) budget in the 2026 Business Plan.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Items 10.1, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 be approved and received for information.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council authorize the Director, Community Services to execute a one-year lease agreement with Saugeen Sparks Training Centre for administrative use of the Town-owned Business Centre at 559 Goderich Street.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by M. Myatt
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. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That By-law 93-2025 is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 22nd day of September, 2025.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That By-law 94-2025 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 22nd day of September, 2025.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of September 22nd, 2025, hereby adjourns at 9:51 p.m.