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)
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 June 16, 2025 and June 23, 2025, as presented.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council receive the 2025 Major Initiatives, Division and Capital Highlights Quarter 2 Update report for information.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That Council approve $2,300,000.00 in additional funding for the Southampton WPCP Upgrades and Expansion project (410-86740), funded by a transfer from the Port Elgin Reservoir Generator and Electrical (430-86389) and Southampton SPS 3 Upgrades (410-86744) .
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council endorse the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines Comments Submission on behalf of the Town of Saugeen Shores; and That Council direct staff to submit the Town’s comments to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council endorse the Town of Saugeen Shores joining the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection Program; and That Council refer to the Striking Committee for recommendations on the staff and Council point of contact appointments.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Items 10.1 through 10.3 be approved and received for information.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council supports Municipality of Tweed Resolution- Blue Box Producers Responsibility.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council supports the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Resolution- Advocacy for Increased Income Thresholds for Canadian Veterans; and That a copy of the Resolution be sent to the Port Elgin and Southampton Legions.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council move into a Closed to Public Session in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2): (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (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; (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 D. Huber, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council direct staff to undertake design feasibility and to negotiate an agreement with Mr. David Shemilt that will advance option #5 from the Closed to Public Report.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That By-law 70-2025 is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 7th day of July, 2025.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That By-law 71-2025 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 7th day of July, 2025.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of July 7, 2025, hereby adjourns at 9:45 p.m.