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 C. Graceon Item 11.1 stating that she owns a cottage that is rented on a short-term basis which would be considered transient accommodations
What was decided (13 motions)
10 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 7,2025 and July 14, 2025, as presented.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That Council receive the “Laneway Real Estate Review – Resource Analysis” report for information.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That Council defer the Main Motion for the consideration of location options and public consultation.
Moved by M. Myatt, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council approve the Final Design for the Southampton Cenotaph Upgrade Project.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by J. Divinski
Defeated
That Council approve the development of an Administrative Compliance System pilot program for Council’s consideration in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Moved by D. Huber, seconded by J. Duhaime
Carried
That Council Support the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Resolution - Bill C-2 Section 77.5(1).
Moved by J. Divinski, seconded by B. Halpin
Defeated
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 employees; and (d) labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by R. Stack, seconded by D. Myette
Carried
That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by J. Duhaime, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That Council approve a Pre-Budget Approval of $50,000, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve for Purchasing Software and the incorporation of $11,000 of associated annual licensing costs; That Council direct staff to incorporate into the 2026 Business Plan finance automations of $30,000 annually from 2026 to 2029 for Council consideration; That Council approve a Pre-Budget Approval of $142,000 in annual wages and benefits for a Senior Financial Process Analyst Two-Year Contract to be partially offset by $100,000 by the delay in the implementation of the Financial Platform; That Council approve a Pre-Budget Approval of $95,000 in annual wages and benefits for the 2026 AP / AR Coordinator; and That Council direct staff to incorporate into the 2026 Business Plan a Financial Analyst position at $127,000 including benefits for Council consideration.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by R. Stack
Carried
That By-law 75-2025, 76-2025 and 77-2025 are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 11th day of August, 2025.
Moved by D. Myette, seconded by D. Huber
Carried
That By-law 78-2025 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 11th day of August, 2025.
Moved by B. Halpin, seconded by J. Divinski
Carried
That this Regular Council meeting of August 11, 2025, hereby adjourns at 10:35 p.m.
Moved by C. Grace, seconded by B. Halpin
Carried
That Items 10.1 through 10.7 be approved and received for information. 10.1 Heritage Property Demolition Request for 317 High Street In early July, the Town received an application for a demolition permit for 317 High Street. This is a Heritage Property with the heritage designating by-law including all structures built prior to the 1990 designation. In accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), Council is to seek the advice of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee on such requests. That Council refer the Heritage Property Demolition Request for 317 High Street to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee. 10.2 Striking Committee - Procedural By-law Amendment for Mayoral Decisions and Directions That Council adopt a by-law to amend Procedural By-law 87-2025. 10.3 Port Elgin Pumpkinfest Request for Administrative Workspace Port Elgin Pumpkinfest is requesting one administrative workspace within the Town-owned Business Centre for a one-year term. That Council authorize the Director, Community Services to execute a one-year lease agreement with Port Elgin Pumpkinfest for administrative use of the Town-owned Business Centre. 10.4 Bill 9, Municipal Accountability Act Resubmission of Comments This report provides the Town of Saugeen Shores an additional opportunity to comment on Bill 9, Municipal Accountability Act, 2025 (Bill 9), by resubmitting the January 27, 2025, report to the commenting period and providing additional comments to the Province. Bill 9 proposes amendme