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 (14 motions)
12 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council move Item 9.5 - Cenotaph ad hoc Committee Report and Recommendations, to before Item 9.1 - Splash City Fun Park Delegation Follow Up.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 24, 2025, as presented.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council direct staff continue to negotiate with the proponent to execute an Agreement; and That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a one-year Agreement with Splash City Fun Park Inc. for the operation of a water park in 2025.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by D. Myette
Defeated
That Council direct the Mayor to submit the attached correspondence Strong Mayors Letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the Town of Saugeen Shores comments on the proposed amendments to O.Reg 530/22 and circulate to all municipalities in Ontario; and That Council direct the Mayor, with the support of staff, to research available options to delegate Strong Mayor authority should it come into effect May 1, 2025.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council adopt By-law 32-2025, a By-law Regulating Signs in the Municipality.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by M. Myatt
Carried
That Council adopt By-law 33-2025, a By-law authorizing a Stop Sign at the intersection of Ridge Street and Bruce County Road 25 (BR 25).
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
T hat the Cenotaph ad hoc Committee Final Recommendations report be received for information and
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by R. Stack
Referred
That Items 10.1 through 10.5 be approved and received for information.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council move into a Closed to Public Session in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2): (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 M. Myatt, 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 M. Myatt
Carried
That By-law 32-2025, 33-2025, 34-2025 and 36-2025 are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 14th day of April, 2025.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That By-law 35-2025 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 14th day of April, 2025.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of April 14, 2025, hereby adjourns at 9:36 p.m.
Moved by L. Charbonneau, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That the Cenotaph ad hoc Committee Final Recommendations report be received for information and referred to staff for implementation of the recommendations of the Committee.