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 Divinskiin Item 8.2 stating that he is currently employed by the Winter Hawks
Councillor Stackin Item 10.3 stating that Bruce Power is her employment
What was decided (15 motions)
14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 5, 2026, as presented.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council approve Alternative 3 - Removal of Moore Bridge to advance in 2028-2029 as per the 10-Year Capital Plan.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by J. Duhaime
Deferred
to defer the matter of the Moore Bridge EA Recommendations to June 2026.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by D. Huber Motion
Carried
That Council receive the Water and Wastewater By-law Update report for information; and That Council endorse Option 1 as the method for handling overdue tenant water accounts.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council approve the preferred location for a new Port Elgin Fire Station at 1240 Mackenzie Road.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Items 10.1, 10.2 and 10.4 be approved and received for information.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That Council approve the Final Bruce C Project Municipal MOU.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That Council support the resolution regarding the OMERS Governance Changes and Bill 68.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by M. Myatt
Carried
That Council move into a Closed to Public Session in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2): (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 D. Huber, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That Council extend the Regular Council Meeting of January 26, 2026 past 11:00 p.m.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by M. Myatt
Carried
That By-laws 10-2026 and 12-2026 are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 26th day of January, 2026.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That By-law 13-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 26th day of January, 2026.
Moved by J. Duhaime, seconded by C. Grace
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of January 26, 2026, hereby adjourns at 11:03 p.m.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
Motion to defer the matter of the Moore Bridge EA Recommendations to June 2026.