Saugeen Shores public meetings in 2025

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee will meet to consider one property standards appeal. The meeting includes a closed session for member education and training.

• Appeal #PSN-25-006 filed by Matthew Burrows regarding property standards

Committee of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The Saugeen Shores Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items or decisions were presented. Residents should check future notices for any rescheduled meeting.

Council Meeting - Planning

The Saugeen Shores Council will adopt By-law 116-2025 to authorize a subdivision agreement for the property at 395 High Street, Southampton. It will also approve staff signing the verification request for Consent B-2024-086 (Taylor) to sever a residential lot at 28 Jay Street. A minor revision to the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-047 (Bluewater) will be received for information, and a closed‑to‑public session will address legal updates and litigation matters.

• Minor Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 41T-2016-02.46 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-047 (Bluewater) – received for information
• Consent – B-2024-086 (Taylor) – staff authorized to sign Request for Verification and return to the County of Bruce
• By-law 116-2025 – Subdivision Agreement for 395 High Street, Southampton – adopted and sealed
• By-law 117-2025 – Confirmatory by-law confirming the proceedings of the December 15, 2025 Council meeting – adopted and sealed
• Closed to Public session – legal update and discussion of litigation or solicitor‑client privileged matters

The council met to hear public comments on a proposed subdivision and zoning amendment for three five‑storey apartment buildings totaling 245 residential units on Block 258. Staff presented the proposal and answered questions about setbacks, traffic studies, fire safety, and zoning relief. No formal decisions, approvals, or rejections were made during this meeting.

Accessibility Advisory Committee - CANCELLED

The Saugeen Shores Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided.

Council Meeting - Regular

Council will review the final 2026 Business Plan and Budget, including a proposed tax levy that would increase the average household cost by $202. The meeting also includes decisions on heritage property demolition and various municipal agreements.

• Proposed 2026 Tax Levy of $25,984,488 (By-law 111-2025)
• Proposed 2026 Fees and Charges By-Law (By-law 112-2025)
• Demolition request for garage and workshop at 18 Huron Street North
• Easement negotiation with Mill Creek Developments Limited for sanitary wastewater outflow
• Release of conservation agreement for 21 Snyder Avenue

Council adopted the 2026 Fees and Charges By‑law and deferred the 2026 Tax Levy By‑law. It reallocated $400,000 and an additional $70,000 from the Tax Stabilization Fund to the tax levy, with the $400,000 motion passing 7‑to‑2. Council also approved demolition of a heritage garage at 18 Huron Street North, appointed Deputy Mayor Diane Huber to the Southampton Arts Centre Board, and authorized the sale of Westario Power Inc. to ERTH Power Corporation.

• Adopted By‑law 112‑2025 Fees and Charges By‑law (carried)
• Deferred By‑law 111‑2025 Tax Levy By‑law (carried)
• Reallocated $400K from Tax Stabilization Fund to Tax Levy (7‑to‑2)
• Reallocated additional $70K from Tax Stabilization Fund to Tax Levy (carried)
• Approved demolition of garage at 18 Huron Street North (carried)
• Appointed Deputy Mayor Diane Huber to Southampton Arts Centre Board (carried)
• Authorized sale of Westario Power Inc. to ERTH Power Corp. (carried)
• Authorized Shipley Trail easement and reallocated $219K and $33.5K for trail relocation (carried)

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee is meeting to recommend a Town representative for the Southampton Arts Centre Board of Directors. The committee will also review proposed housekeeping amendments to Procedural By-law 87-2024.

• Appointment of a Town representative to the Southampton Arts Centre Board of Directors
• Review of $50,000 annual funding over three years for Southampton Arts Centre
• Proposed amendments to Procedural By-law 87-2024

Business Plan Meeting

The Town Council will consider the Mayor’s Decision on the 2026‑2034 Business Plan and Budget. Council members will review a budget overview and departmental presentations, including the police services budget. A confirmatory by‑law will be voted on to ratify the meeting’s proceedings. Attachments provide detailed financial summaries, operating budgets, a capital plan, reserves, fee schedules and community contributions.

• Mayor’s Decision 2025‑005 on the 2026‑2034 Business Plan and Budget
• Budget Overview (pages 5‑31) covering all departments
• Police Services Budget presentation (pages 206‑215)
• Confirmatory By‑law 110‑2025 to ratify the meeting’s proceedings
• Attachments including Operating Budgets, Capital Plan, Financial Summaries, Reserves, Fees and Charges Schedules

The council advanced the 2026 budget for by‑law approval. It approved several new allocations, reduced the garbage recycling budget, and authorized the 10,000 Tree Initiative. A proposal to cut Gulls Nest funding was defeated, while a $60,000 energy‑audit budget was removed.

• Approved advancing the 2026 Budget for By‑law approval (Resolution 362‑2025, CARRIED)
• Allocated additional OCIF funding of $63,000 to the Future Capital Project Reserve (Resolution 350‑2025, CARRIED)
• Reduced Garbage Recycling line from $355,535 to $180,000, applying the $175,535 difference to the Waste Management Fee (Resolution 353‑2025, CARRIED)
• Authorized $50,000 funding for the 10,000 Tree Initiative from the NWMO Reserve (Resolution 354‑2025, CARRIED)
• Accepted the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Revised Budget with a $30,000 reduction in the town’s contribution (Resolution 352‑2025, CARRIED)
• Removed $31,000 Gulls Nest funding from the budget (Resolution 360‑2025, DEFEATED)
• Removed $60,000 funding for Southampton Coliseum and Port Elgin Plex energy audits (Resolution 361‑2025, CARRIED)
• Added a Recreation Division Highlight to investigate advancing Coliseum upgrades, to be presented in the 2027 Business Plan (Resolution 348‑2025, CARRIED)

Council Meeting - Regular

The council will adopt the November 10 minutes and receive several reports, including the Arena and Sports Fields Needs Assessment and the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. It will approve the 2025 Q3 Variance to Budget, noting net income of $16.6 million, $0.5 million above budget. The council will also pass By-law 107-2025 (AWC Debenture #2) and By-law 109-2025 confirming the meeting proceedings.

• By-law 107-2025 – AWC Debenture #2 read, passed, and sealed
• By-law 109-2025 – confirm the proceedings of November 24, 2025
• 2025 Q3 Variance to Budget report shows net income $16.6 million, $0.5 million over budget
• Water and Wastewater Master Plan report received for information
• Arena and Sports Fields Needs Assessment report received; recommendation to amend 2026 Business Plan

The council adopted the minutes from the November 10 meeting and amended the 2026 Business Plan to add a Community Services Division highlight. It received the Water and Wastewater Master Plan report for information and approved several consent‑agenda items. The council also supported a Peterborough County resolution on curbside blue‑box eligibility and passed two by‑laws, including the AWC Debenture #2.

• Adopted November 10, 2025 council minutes (Resolution 335-2025) – carried
• Amended 2026 Business Plan to include Community Services Division Highlight (Resolution 336-2025) – carried
• Received Water and Wastewater Master Plan report for information (Resolution 337-2025) – carried
• Approved consent agenda items 10.1‑10.4 for information (Resolution 338-2025) – carried
• Supported Peterborough County resolution on curbside blue‑box eligibility (Resolution 339-2025) – carried
• Passed By‑law 107-2025 AWC Debenture #2 (Resolution 340-2025) – carried
• Passed By‑law 109-2025 confirming council proceedings (Resolution 341-2025) – carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. (Resolution 342-2025) – carried

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting and hear a verbal update on the Pioneer Cemetery. It will recommend that Council approve the demolition of the garage and workshop at 18 Huron Street North, a property designated under By-law 98-20. The committee will also consider and approve its 2026 workplan and calendar, and receive a communications workplan and heritage workshop summary for information.

• Recommendation to Council to approve demolition of garage/workshop at 18 Huron Street North (heritage property)
• Adoption of Municipal Heritage Committee minutes from October 15, 2025
• Approval of the 2026 Municipal Heritage Committee Workplan
• Approval of the 2026 Municipal Heritage Committee Calendar
• Verbal update on future plans for the Pioneer Cemetery

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and adopted the amended 2026 workplan and calendar. It recommended that Council approve the demolition of the garage and workshop at 18 Huron Street North and have staff review the designating by‑law for amendments. The committee also received the Communications Workplan, Heritage Award Review Report, and Heritage Workshop Summary Report for information.

• Approved October 15, 2025 committee minutes (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council approve demolition of garage and workshop at 18 Huron Street North and staff review by‑law amendments (CARRIED)
• Approved the amended 2026 Municipal Heritage Committee Workplan (CARRIED)
• Received the proposed Communications Workplan for information (CARRIED)
• Approved the amended 2026 Municipal Heritage Committee Calendar (CARRIED)
• Received the proposed Heritage Award Review Report for information (CARRIED)
• Received the Heritage Workshop Summary Report for information (CARRIED)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m. (CARRIED)

Council Meeting - Planning

The council will receive information on a major revision to the Westlinks subdivision plan. It will consider and approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-036, which allows wider joint driveways for eight end‑unit townhouses on Rosner Drive. By‑law 106-2025 (the amendment) and By‑law 108-2025 (a confirmatory by‑law) will be read, passed and sealed. The council will also receive a site‑plan control application for two 14‑unit stacked townhouses by Wilson Developments and Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce.

• Major Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision – Westlinks (info only)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2025‑036 – approve joint driveway width change for eight units on Rosner Drive (Barry’s Construction and Insulation Ltd.)
• By‑law 106‑2025 – pass and seal the Z‑2025‑036 amendment
• By‑law 108‑2025 – pass and seal confirmatory by‑law
• Site‑Plan Control Application – two 14‑unit stacked townhouses (Wilson Developments & Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce) – info only

The council received the major revision to the Westlinks Draft Plan of Subdivision, along with the related Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment applications, for information. The motion was moved by Councillor Bud Halpin, seconded by Councillor Mike Myatt, and was carried. No other substantive decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Received Westlinks major revision and amendment applications for information – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment agenda for November 17, 2025 contains no listed items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are identified. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions documented in the agenda.

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from May 17, 2025, and adopted the 2026 meeting calendar. It granted a minor variance to reduce the required parking spaces for the Canadian Tire store on Highway 21 from 730 to 707. It also granted a minor variance to reduce the frontage and interior side‑yard setbacks for a semi‑detached dwelling on Wellington Street.

• Approved May 17 2025 Committee minutes (CARRIED)
• Approved 2026 Committee meeting dates (CARRIED)
• Granted Minor Variance A‑2024‑029: reduce parking spaces to 707 (CARRIED)
• Granted Minor Variance A‑2024‑043: reduce frontage to 9.1 m and side‑yard setback to 0.9 m (CARRIED)

Business Plan Meeting

The Corporation of the Town of Saugeen Shores is meeting to review and approve the 2026 Business Plan and Budget, including departmental overviews and financial summaries. The meeting will recess on November 12, 2025, and resume on November 26, 2025, to finalize the proceedings.

• Mayor's Decision 2026-2034 Business Plan and Budget
• Police Service Budget Presentation
• Departmental Overviews (CAO, Community Services, Corporate Services, Development Services, Operations, Fire Services)
• Attachments: Operating Budget (2025-2026 and 2025-2034), Capital Plan, Reserves, Fees and Charges Schedules 2026
• Confirmatory By-law to confirm proceedings

Council Meeting - Regular

The Saugeen Shores Council will consider several reports and motions, including endorsing a Memorandum of Understanding for the Bruce C Nuclear Project with neighboring municipalities. It will also adopt an amendment to the Procedural By‑law, approve a by‑law to stop up and close part of Eckford Avenue, and adopt an updated IT Acceptable Use Policy that includes AI guidelines. Additional items include a heritage demolition referral and receipt of various informational reports.

• Endorse Bruce C Nuclear Project – Municipal Memorandum of Understanding with Kincardine and Bruce County
• Approve amendment to the Procedural By‑law (Striking Committee Report)
• Adopt By‑law 104-2025 to authorize stop‑up and close portion of Eckford Ave
• Adopt updated IT Acceptable Use Policy with Generative AI provisions
• Refer Heritage Property Demolition Request for 18 Huron Street North to Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

The council endorsed the Municipal Memorandum of Understanding supporting the Bruce C Nuclear Project, after a minor amendment to its equity language. It adopted the updated IT Acceptable Use Policy with new Generative AI guidelines and passed a by‑law to close part of Eckford Avenue. The council also deferred a procedural by‑law amendment, referred it back to the Striking Committee, and approved the final design for the Southampton Cenotaph upgrade. Several external resolutions on climate, housing and pest funding were supported.

• Adopted October 20 & 27 council minutes (Resolution 313-2025) – carried
• Amended MOU equity language (Resolution 314-2025) – carried
• Endorsed Bruce C Nuclear Project Municipal MOU (Resolution 315-2025) – carried, as amended
• Received Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification report (Resolution 316-2025) – carried
• Deferred Procedural By‑law amendment and referred it to the Striking Committee (Resolutions 317-318-2025) – carried/deferred
• Adopted IT Acceptable Use Policy update with Generative AI guidance (Item 10.2) – carried
• Passed By‑law 104-2025 to close a portion of Eckford Avenue – carried
• Reconsidered and approved final design for Southampton Cenotaph upgrade (Resolutions 325A‑2025, 325B‑2025) – carried

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Saugeen Shores Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet on November 7, 2025 to consider standard agenda items and discuss two site plan applications: one for Wilson Habitat for Humanity and another for a property at 5094 Highway 21. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

• Site Plan Application – Wilson Habitat for Humanity
• Site Plan Application – 5094 Highway 21

The Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed the Wilson Habitat for Humanity and the 5094 Highway 21 site‑plan applications. It offered suggestions on accessible parking signage, tactile walking surfaces, stairway access, curb design, and sidewalk connections. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Saugeen Shores Airport Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its July 31, 2025 meeting and adopt the proposed 2026 committee calendar. It will also receive the 2026 budget for information, discuss the committee’s mandate, and consider items for the 2026 annual report.

• Approve July 31, 2025 Committee Minutes
• Approve the 2026 Committee Calendar
• Receive the 2026 Airport Advisory Committee Budget for information
• Discuss the Airport Advisory Committee Mandate
• Discuss content for the 2026 Annual Report

Council Meeting - Regular

The Council will consider adopting By‑law 96‑2025 to regulate urban tree conservation, effective April 1 2026, and will support its implementation review during the 2026 Business Plan and Budget. It will also adopt the resolution to join the FCM‑ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection program and approve the 2026 Council Calendar. The meeting includes receipt of the 2023‑2024 audited financial statements and a closed‑session discussion on the Centennial Pool disposal.

• Approve By‑law 96‑2025 for Urban Tree Conservation, effective April 1 2026
• Adopt Council Resolution to join the FCM‑ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection program
• Adopt the Council Calendar for 2026
• Approve the 2023 and 2024 audited financial statements
• Closed‑session to discuss negotiations for disposal of the Centennial Pool

The council adopted By-law 96-2025 to regulate urban tree conservation, effective April 1 2026, and asked Bruce County to exempt the town from its forest conservation by‑law. It also approved the 2023 and 2024 audited financial statements and adopted the climate‑protection partnership resolution. A motion was passed to prepare an expression‑of‑interest letter for a sister‑city relationship with Zonnebeke, Belgium, and the council moved into a closed session to discuss the Centennial Pool disposal.

• Adopted October 14 2025 regular council minutes (Resolution 295‑2025) – carried
• Approved 2023 and 2024 audited financial statements (Resolution 298‑2025) – carried
• Approved Urban Tree Conservation By‑law 96‑2025, effective 1 Apr 2026, and requested Bruce County exemption (Resolution 299‑2025) – carried
• Adopted climate‑protection program resolution and 2026 council calendar (Resolution 302‑2025) – carried
• Approved consent agenda items 10.1‑10.4 (Resolution 303‑2025) – carried
• Resolved to prepare a sister‑city expression‑of‑interest letter to Zonnebeke, Belgium (Resolution 306‑2025) – carried
• Moved into a closed‑to‑public session to discuss Centennial Pool disposal (Resolution 307‑2025) – carried
• Received and accepted 2025 Major Initiatives, Division and Capital Highlights Q3 report (Resolution 296‑2025) – carried

Committee of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The Saugeen Shores Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 2025-10-20 was cancelled. No agenda items, motions, or discussions were listed. Consequently, no decisions or proposals will be considered at this meeting.

Council Meeting - Planning

The council will consider and vote on Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2024‑030 for Southampton Landing and Z‑2025‑037 for Mitchell, both adding site‑specific provisions and additional residential units. It will also adopt By‑law 101‑2025 to amend the Northport Meadows Phase 2B Subdivision Agreement with Barry’s Construction and Insulation Ltd. The recommendations are subject to review of submissions from the public meetings.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2024‑030 (Southampton Landing) – adds site‑specific provisions to the Highway Commercial zone
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2025‑037 (Mitchell) – rezones 570 Johnston Avenue for two additional residential units
• By‑law 101‑2025 – amendment to the Northport Meadows Phase 2B Subdivision Agreement
• Minor revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 41T‑89017 (Southampton Landing)
• Report on the use of development agreements (information only)

The council held a public meeting on the Z‑2024‑030 zoning by‑law amendment and the minor revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 41T‑89017 for Southampton Landing. Members asked numerous clarifying questions and received comments from the public, but no vote or formal approval was recorded. The meeting was closed without any decisions being made.

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will adopt the minutes from its September 17, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on interpretive plaques, Jane’s Walk, and promotional activities. The committee will discuss the proposed 2026 budget, including a Heritage Property Tax Relief Program.

• Adopt September 17, 2025 Municipal Heritage Committee minutes
• Finalize and create 25th Anniversary and Sparks Corner interpretive plaques
• Jane’s Walk sub‑committee report
• Promotions sub‑committee verbal report on Pumpkinfest and upcoming events
• Discuss 2026 proposed budget and Heritage Property Tax Relief Program

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved the September 17, 2025 minutes and received the Jane's Walk Sub‑Committee report for information. It endorsed purchasing T‑shirts and pins for members in the 2025 promotional budget. The committee recommended 2026 budget items, including a 50% subsidy for up to six heritage plaques ($678) and $4,000 for attendance at the Ontario Heritage Conference, and added a review of alternate funding and tax exemptions to the 2026 workplan.

• Approved September 17, 2025 committee minutes (carried)
• Received Jane's Walk Sub‑Committee Report for information (carried)
• Endorsed buying T‑shirts and pins in the 2025 Promotional Budget (carried)
• Recommended 2026 budget items: 50% subsidy for up to 6 plaques ($678) and $4,000 conference attendance (carried)
• Recommended adding review of alternate funding and tax exemptions to the 2026 workplan (carried)

Council Meeting - Regular

The Town of Saugeen Shores Council will consider selecting Tim Welch Consulting Inc. for housing and park development on Town-owned lands. The meeting also includes proposals for new tree conservation by-laws and updates to recycling services for commercial and institutional customers.

• Selection of Tim Welch Consulting Inc. for development at 374 Bruce Street, Port Elgin
• By-law 95-2025: Tree Protection on Town-Owned Property (effective Jan 1, 2026)
• By-law 96-2025: Urban Tree Conservation (effective April 1, 2027)
• Proposed recycling drop-off depot at the landfill for 'Ineligible Sources' (commercial/industrial/institutional)
• By-law 97-2025: Delegation of Administrative Authority Policy

The council adopted the September meeting minutes and approved Tim Welch Consulting Inc. as the proponent for the Bluewater lands affordable‑housing development at 374 Bruce Street. It also approved Tree Protection By‑law 95‑2025 for town‑owned property, approved a recycling drop‑off depot for ineligible sources, and amended the Delegation of Administrative Authority policy to remove the Police Chief and Deputy Chief. By‑law 96‑2025 on Urban Tree Conservation was deferred, and the council moved to a closed‑session for confidential matters.

• Adopted September 15 and 22, 2025 council minutes (carried)
• Approved Tim Welch Consulting Inc. to design and construct Bluewater lands housing project (carried)
• Approved By‑law 95‑2025 Tree Protection on Town‑Owned Property, effective Jan 1 2026 (carried)
• Deferred By‑law 96‑2025 Urban Tree Conservation to adjust map and consider feedback (carried)
• Approved recycling drop‑off depot for Ineligible Sources at the landfill (carried)
• Amended Delegation of Administrative Authority policy to remove Police Chief and Deputy Chief (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 97‑2025 authorizing the amended Delegation policy (carried, as amended)
• Moved to a closed‑to‑public session for confidential legal and negotiation matters (carried)

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee is meeting to make recommendations to Council regarding administrative and governance matters. Key items include appointing representatives for a climate protection program and updating the town's procedural by-law.

• Appointments for the FCM–ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection Program
• Proposed housekeeping amendments to Procedural By-law 87-2024
• Review of the proposed 2026 Council Calendar

Council Meeting - Regular

Council is reviewing a financial plan for water and wastewater services that includes proposed rate increases of 4.7% and 2.5%. The meeting also covers debt planning for municipal projects and a budget delegation for police services.

• Proposed 4.7% water and 2.5% wastewater rate increases for the 2026-2030 Financial Plan
• Proposed $18,025 allocation from Community Donation fund for 'The Battle' curling event
• Sale of 536 Eckford Avenue via By-law 93-2025
• One-year lease for Saugeen Sparks Training Centre at 559 Goderich Street
• Proposed funding changes for Innovation Park and Port Elgin Harbour St Pump Station Generator

The council approved the 2026‑2030 Water and Wastewater Financial Plan, which includes a 4.7% water rate increase and a 2.5% wastewater rate increase, and directed staff to submit the plan to the ministries as required. It also approved debt‑free funding for Innovation Park and the Port Elgin Harbour St Pump Station generator project, and authorized a one‑year lease for Saugeen Sparks Training Centre. Additional approvals included minor‑sports ice‑rental rates for a 2025‑2027 pilot, an $18,025 allocation for the 2026 “The Battle” curling event, and the sale of 536 Eckford Avenue. The meeting concluded with a closed‑session on litigation matters and the passage of By‑laws 93‑2025 and 94‑2025.

• Approved Water and Wastewater Financial Plan (2026‑2030) with 4.7% and 2.5% rate increases (Resolution 262‑2025)
• Approved Innovation Park funding from Future Capital Reserve (Resolution 263‑2025)
• Approved Port Elgin Harbour St Pump Station generator funding from Wastewater Reserve (Resolution 263‑2025)
• Approved minor‑sports ice‑rental rates for Bruce Grey Bulls pilot 2025‑2027 (Resolution 264‑2025)
• Approved $18,025 allocation to “The Battle” curling event from Community Donation fund (Resolution 265‑2025)
• Authorized one‑year lease for Saugeen Sparks Training Centre at 559 Goderich Street (Resolution 267‑2025)
• Adopted By‑law 93‑2025 to sell 536 Eckford Avenue (Resolution 270‑2025)
• Moved into closed‑session to discuss litigation matters (Resolution 268‑2025)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will receive updates on the Heritage Work Plan and the 2025 budget. Members will discuss planning for Pumpkinfest, the 2026 business plan, and the installation of commemorative plaques.

• Heritage Work Plan Update report
• 2025 Budget verbal update and 2026 Business Plan preparation
• Planning for Pumpkinfest volunteer shifts and promotional materials
• Updates on 25th Anniversary, Sparks Corner, Zgaa-big-ni-gan Bridge, and Southampton Range Lights plaques
• Discussion on public information regarding Municipal Heritage Register versus Heritage Designations

The committee approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It received the Heritage Work Plan Update report for information. A Budget Sub‑Committee was formed, consisting of Neil Menage, Cheryl Grace and Frances Barrick, to report back at a later meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (CARRIED)
• Received Heritage Work Plan Update report for information (CARRIED)
• Formed Budget Sub‑Committee of Menage, Grace, and Barrick; to report later (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The Saugeen Shores Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 2025-09-15 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided.

Council Meeting - Planning

The Saugeen Shores Council will adopt several zoning by‑law amendments, including Z‑2025‑032 (Wurmli), Z‑2025‑046 (Town of Saugeen Shores) and Z‑2024‑052 (Bluewater). It will also adopt official‑plan amendments L‑2025‑015 and approve subdivision agreements for Northport Meadows Phase 2B and Summerside Phase 11. Additionally, staff will be directed to submit applications for a Two‑Zone Floodplain Management concept.

• Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2025‑032 (Wurmli) and By‑law 86‑2025
• Adopt Local Official Plan Amendment L‑2025‑015 and Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2025‑046 with By‑law 87‑2025 and 88‑2025
• Approve Draft Plan of Subdivision S‑2024‑009 and Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2024‑052 with By‑law 89‑2025
• Authorize Subdivision Agreement Northport Meadows Phase 2B with By‑law 90‑2025
• Authorize Subdivision Agreement Summerside Phase 11 with By‑law 91‑2025

The council adopted the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-032 (Wurmli) and By-law 86-2025. It also approved Local Official Plan Amendment L-2025-015, By-law 87-2025, Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-046 and By-law 88-2025. All motions were carried.

• Adopted August 25, 2025 council minutes (Resolution 244-2025) – carried
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-032 (Wurmli) and By-law 86-2025 – carried
• Approved Local Official Plan Amendment L-2025-015 and By-law 87-2025 – carried
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-046 and By-law 88-2025 – carried

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its July 9, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on fixing plaques on accessible picnic tables and on future capital‑project planning for the Bruce County Hub building. The committee will consider appointing a single‑person Site Plan Sub‑Committee and will get an update on universal design information for subdivision and site‑plan developments.

• Adopt July 9, 2025 committee minutes
• Update on plaques and security for accessible picnic tables
• Discussion of future capital projects for the Bruce County Hub building
• Consider appointment of a one‑person Site Plan Sub‑Committee
• Clerk to update on universal design information for developments

The committee approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. A motion to appoint a Site Plan Sub‑Committee was deferred to allow clarification with the Town Planner. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 9, 2025 committee minutes (carried)
• Deferred appointment of a Site Plan Sub‑Committee (deferred)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Council Meeting - Regular

The council will adopt the August 11, 2025 minutes and receive several informational reports, including updates on the Town Innovation Funding, Aquatic and Wellness Centre fundraising and naming, and the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. It will consider a compensation review amendment that allows up to $32,000 from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. A notice of motion will direct staff to prepare a report on implementing a Municipal Accommodation Fee and fund the study at $20,000. The council will also act on consent agenda items such as waste‑collection contract renewal and other routine reports.

• Notice of Motion to direct staff to prepare a Municipal Accommodation Fee impact study, funded at $20,000 from the 2025 Tax Stabilization Reserve
• Amendment to the 2025 Budget to include the Compensation Review with an upset limit of $32,000 funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve
• Adoption of By-law 84-2025 to renew the solid waste collection agreement with Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling for two years
• Endorsement of the name "Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre" following a $1,000,000 donation from Brad and Kathy Pryde
• Reallocation of $30,915 Municipal Innovation Council funding to support future Gull’s Nest events

The council adopted the August 11, 2025 minutes and received several informational reports, including the Town Innovation Funding reallocation and an update on Aquatic and Wellness Centre fundraising. It endorsed the name Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre and approved a $32,000 amendment for a 2025 compensation review funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. The council also adopted By‑law 84‑2025 to renew the solid waste collection contract for two years and defeated a motion to study a Municipal Accommodation Fee.

• Adopted Regular Council minutes of August 11, 2025 (carried)
• Received Town Innovation Funding Reallocation report (carried)
• Received Aquatic and Wellness Centre Fundraising Update report (carried)
• Endorsed the name Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre (carried)
• Approved amendment to 2025 Budget for Compensation Review, $32,000 from Tax Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 84‑2025 to renew solid waste collection contract for two years (carried)
• Defeated motion to direct staff to prepare a Municipal Accommodation Fee study (3‑4)
• Moved into a Closed to Public session for confidential matters (carried)

Committee of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The Saugeen Shores Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 25, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided. Consequently, the committee will not take any actions at this meeting.

Council Meeting - Planning

The Town of Saugeen Shores Council will hold a public meeting to discuss several zoning by-law amendments for residential developments. The body will also consider a request to demolish structures on a designated heritage property and a lot control exemption for the Woodlands subdivision.

• Zoning amendment Z-2025-017 (Goetz) for a six-unit townhouse building at 791 Market Street
• Zoning amendment Z-2024-058 (Ackert) to create 6 vacant residential lots at 1891 Bruce Road 33
• Zoning amendment Z-2025-012 (Richer) to reduce minimum lot size at 3 Sideroad 23/24
• Proposed demolition of a cabin and shed at 317 High Street heritage property
• By-law 63-2025 for Exemption from Part Lot Control at Woodlands subdivision

The council approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-012 (Richer) and By-law 79-2025, which reduces the minimum lot size to 1.8 ha. It also approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-017 (Goetz) and By-law 80-2025, rezoning the site to Residential Fourth Density for a six‑unit townhouse development at 791 Market Street. Finally, Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-058 (Ackert) was approved, changing the zoning of 1891 Bruce Road 33 to Residential First Density Special to create six vacant lots. All three amendments were carried subject to any further public submissions.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-012 (Richer) and By-law 79-2025 (CARRIED)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-017 (Goetz) and By-law 80-2025 (CARRIED)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-058 (Ackert) (CARRIED)
• Amended Item 6.2 to replace the planning report and site plan for Z-2025-017 (CARRIED)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will adopt the minutes from its June 18, 2025 meeting. It will consider a recommendation to Council on the demolition of a cabin and shed at the heritage property located at 317 High Street. The committee will receive updates from the Janes Walk sub‑committee, the Promotions sub‑committee, and the Heritage Walking Tour program. Staff will discuss the Cultural Heritage Master Plan and answer related questions.

• Adopt minutes of the Municipal Heritage Committee meeting held June 18, 2025
• Recommend to Council the demolition of the cabin and shed at 317 High Street, a designated heritage property
• Janes Walk Sub‑Committee provides an update on the walking tour and related media
• Promotions Sub‑Committee reports on past and upcoming heritage events
• Discussion of the Cultural Heritage Master Plan with staff answering committee questions

The committee approved its June 18, 2025 minutes. It recommended that Council approve the demolition of the cabin and shed at 317 High Street, a designated heritage property, provided the original home is preserved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

• Approved June 18, 2025 committee minutes (carried)
• Recommended Council approve demolition of cabin and shed at 317 High Street, subject to preservation condition (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting - Regular

The council will approve the preferred site for a new Port Elgin fire station at 640 Mill Creek Road. It will also adopt the final design for the Southampton cenotaph upgrade and authorize an Administrative Compliance System pilot. Additional approvals include by‑laws for an animal‑control agreement, updated animal‑control fees, and a $50,000 annual funding agreement with the Southampton Tennis Club.

• Approve location for new Port Elgin Fire Station at 640 Mill Creek Road
• Approve Final Design for Southampton Cenotaph Upgrade Project
• Approve Administrative Compliance System pilot program
• By‑law 75‑2025: Authorize agreement with Owen Sound Animal Shelter
• By‑law 77‑2025: Authorize $50,000 yearly funding agreement with Southampton Tennis Club

The council adopted the July 7 and 14 minutes and received the Laneway Real Estate Review report for information. It deferred the decision on a new fire station location and defeated the proposed Southampton Cenotaph design. The council approved an Administrative Compliance System pilot and a series of pre‑budget spending items, including a $50,000 software purchase, $142,000 for a senior financial analyst contract, $95,000 for an AP/AR coordinator, $5,200 for animal‑control services, and related licensing costs.

• Adopted July 7 & 14 council minutes (Resolution 207‑2025) – carried
• Received Laneway Real Estate Review report for information (Resolution 208‑2025) – carried
• Deferred new fire station location options and public consultation (Resolution 209‑2025) – carried
• Deferred approval of fire station location at 640 Mill Creek Rd (Resolution 210‑2025) – deferred
• Defeated approval of Final Design for Southampton Cenotaph Upgrade (Resolution 211‑2025) – defeated
• Approved development of Administrative Compliance System pilot (Resolution 212‑2025) – carried
• Approved consent agenda items 10.1‑10.7, including animal‑control by‑law and $5,200 budget amendment (Resolution 213‑2025) – carried
• Approved pre‑budget spending: $50,000 software purchase, $11,000 licensing, $142,000 senior analyst wages, $95,000 AP/AR coordinator wages, $5,200 animal‑control budget (Resolution 217‑2025) – carried

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to review the 2025 budget, year-to-date spending, and airport fees. The committee will also discuss the airport attendant's 2025 season and job description.

• Review of 2025 budget and year-to-date spending
• Discussion of Airport Fees
• Discussion of runway fill status
• Review of Airport Committee Mandate
• Review of Airport Attendant job description and 2025 season

Public Information Centre

The Town of Saugeen Shores will present an update to the 2020 Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan for Port Elgin and Southampton. The update reviews existing water treatment, distribution, storage, and sewage infrastructure and includes growth forecasts and demand projections to 2045. The Public Information Centre will display boards with plan information and allow residents to ask questions and provide comments.

• Presentation of the Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan update
• Review of existing water treatment, distribution, storage, and sewage infrastructure
• Presentation of growth forecasts and demand projections to 2045
• Display boards with plan information for public viewing
• Public comment period for residents to ask questions and give feedback

Committee of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The Saugeen Shores Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were listed, so no decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Council Meeting - Planning

The Council will adopt By-law 72-2025 to amend the Official Plan for cultural heritage. It will also adopt By-law 73-2025 to amend the Zoning By-law (Rae), rezoning land from Highway Commercial to Highway Commercial Special for a three‑storey, 16‑unit mixed‑use building. By-law 74-2025 will confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• By-law 72-2025 – amendment to the Official Plan for cultural heritage (L-2025-011).
• By-law 73-2025 – amendment to Zoning By-law (Rae) rezoning HC to HC-35 with reduced setbacks for a 16‑unit mixed‑use project.
• By-law 74-2025 – confirmatory by‑law for the July 14, 2025 council proceedings.
• Public meeting notice for Local Official Plan Amendment L-2025-011 (Cultural Heritage).
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z-2024-054 (Rae) details including reduced rear yard setback and parking aisle width.

The council held a public meeting on Official Plan Amendment L-2025-011 (Cultural Heritage). Members asked numerous clarification questions and made comments, but no motions were moved, voted on, or adopted. The meeting concluded without any substantive decisions.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 14, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on accessible picnic tables and a brief overview of how Strong Mayor Powers affect the 2026 Business Plan and proposed budget for accessibility education and awareness. The committee will also consider a request from Daiene Vernile for resources to support home‑renovation accessibility for seniors.

• Adopt minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting
• Clerk update on Accessible Picnic Tables from Parks and Facilities Division
• Clerk overview of the 2026 Business Plan, Strong Mayor Powers impact, and proposed accessibility education budget
• 2025 Workplan updates including projects such as Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Lamont Sports Park Phase 2, 1208 Goderich Street, 570 Johnston Avenue, Hyatt Northport Apartments, 232 Railway Street, Learn Fit, and Cottage Street Study
• Delegation request from Daiene Vernile for information and resources to assist seniors with home‑renovation accessibility

Council Meeting - Regular

The Town of Saugeen Shores Council will review a funding transfer for wastewater project upgrades and a submission regarding the Bruce C Nuclear Project. The body is also considering joining a federal climate protection program and releasing a development agreement for a property on Goderich Street.

• Proposed $2,300,000.00 fund transfer for Southampton WPCP Upgrades and Expansion
• Endorsement of comments to IAAC on Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for Bruce C Nuclear Project
• Proposal to join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection Program
• By-law 70-2025 to release a Development Agreement for 1044 Goderich Street
• Review of final design recommendation for the Kolb Bridge replacement

Council adopted the June 16 and June 23, 2025 minutes and received the 2025 Major Initiatives Quarter‑2 update. It approved a $2,300,000 fund transfer for the Southampton Water Pollution Control Plant upgrades, endorsed the town’s comments on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines, and endorsed joining the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Climate Protection program. The council also adopted By‑law 70‑2025 to release a 1992 development agreement for 1044 Goderich Street and directed staff to pursue design feasibility and negotiations with Mr. David Shemilt. A closed‑session was held to discuss land acquisition and legal matters before resuming the regular meeting.

• Approved $2,300,000 fund transfer for Southampton WPCP upgrades (CARRIED)
• Adopted By‑law 70‑2025 to release Development Agreement for 1044 Goderich Street (CARRIED)
• Endorsed Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines comments submission (CARRIED)
• Endorsed joining the FCM Climate Protection Program (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to undertake design feasibility and negotiate with David Shemilt (CARRIED)
• Moved into a Closed to Public Session for land acquisition and legal matters (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes of the June 16 and June 23, 2025 meetings (CARRIED)
• Adopted By‑law 71‑2025 confirming the proceedings of July 7, 2025 (CARRIED)

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee will discuss updating Procedural By-law 87-2025 to include Mayoral Directions and Decisions in the Order of Business. The meeting also includes a closed session to review the CAO's performance results.

• Proposed amendment to Procedural By-law 87-2025 regarding Mayoral Decisions and Directions
• Closed session for CAO Performance Review Results

Council Meeting - Regular

The Saugeen Shores Council will approve fees for the new Aquatic and Wellness Centre and authorize five-year lease agreements with the Marine Heritage Society for a boat house and tour base. The meeting also includes a report on the 2026 Business Plan and Budget.

• By-law 65-2025: Amend fees and charges for Aquatic and Wellness Centre
• By-law 66-2025: Authorize five-year Boat House lease with Marine Heritage Society
• By-law 67-2025: Authorize five-year Tour Base lease with Marine Heritage Society
• By-law 68-2025: Stop up and close Sandy Acres Road Allowance
• 2026 Business Plan and Budget report for information

The Council adopted the Aquatic and Wellness Centre Operations and Management Plan and approved By-law 65‑2025 to amend fees for the facility. A proposed $150 walking‑track fee was defeated. By‑laws authorizing five‑year lease agreements with the Marine Heritage Society for the Boat House and Tour Base, and a by‑law to close Sandy Acres Road Allowance, were also passed. The Council supported two reports related to Bill 17.

• Approved Aquatic and Wellness Centre Operations and Management Plan and By‑law 65‑2025 (carried)
• Defeated $150 walking‑track fee addition (Resolution 180‑2025)
• Adopted By‑law 66‑2025 authorizing five‑year Boat House lease (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 67‑2025 authorizing five‑year Tour Base lease (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 68‑2025 to stop up and close Sandy Acres Road Allowance (carried)
• Read, passed and sealed By‑laws 65‑2025, 66‑2025, 67‑2025, 68‑2025 (Resolution 184‑2025)
• Supported County of Bruce Staff Report on Bill 17 (Resolution 182‑2025)
• Supported Watson and Associates report on Bill 17 comments (Resolution 183‑2025)

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will vote to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It will receive verbal updates on the Janes Walk Sub‑Committee, the 2025 Interpretive Plaques Sub‑Committee, the Walking Tours project, and the Cultural Heritage Master Plan. The clerk will also provide a quarterly budget review. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting
• Janes Walk Sub‑Committee verbal update
• Interpretive Plaque Sub‑Committee verbal update
• Walking Tours verbal update
• Quarterly budget review by clerk

The Municipal Heritage Committee approved the May 21, 2025 minutes as presented. The committee received updates on Janes Walk, interpretive plaques, walking tours, and the Cultural Heritage Master Plan. A budget review was discussed, but no funding changes were approved. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved May 21, 2025 Municipal Heritage Committee minutes (motion moved by M. Fergusson, seconded by L. Doll)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 p.m. (motion moved by L. Doll, seconded by F. Barrick)

Committee of Adjustment - CANCELLED

The Saugeen Shores Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were listed. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Council Meeting - Planning

The council will receive six Ready-to-Build housing designs for information. It will adopt By-law 63-2025 to grant an exemption from Part Lot Control for the Woodlands subdivision (B-2025-032). The council will also adopt By-law 64-2025 to confirm the proceedings of the June 16, 2025 meeting.

• Ready-to-Build Housing Designs (information only)
• Exemption from Part Lot Control – B-2025-032 (Woodlands) proposal
• Adoption of By-law 63-2025 (exemption for Woodlands)
• Adoption of By-law 64-2025 (confirm proceedings of June 16, 2025)

The council received six Ready‑to‑Build housing designs and recorded them for information. It deferred the request for an exemption from Part Lot Control in the Woodlands subdivision to staff for further review. Adoption of By‑law 63‑2025 for that exemption was also deferred, while By‑law 64‑2025 confirming the meeting’s proceedings was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Received Ready‑to‑Build housing designs for information (carried)
• Deferred exemption from Part Lot Control B‑2025‑032 (Woodlands) to staff (carried)
• Deferred adoption of By‑law 63‑2025 for exemption (deferred)
• Deferred By‑law 63‑2025 (deferred)
• Adopted By‑law 64‑2025 confirming June 16 proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting - Regular

Council will discuss a long-term lease agreement with the Southampton Arts Centre and review the town's 2024 preliminary operating financials. The meeting includes reports on winter operations, IT security, and government relations advocacy.

• By-law 61-2025: 10-year lease agreement with Southampton Arts Centre for the Art School Building (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2035)
• 2024 Preliminary Operating Financials showing a total surplus of $13.8 million
• Winter Operations Plan Update including new plow and sidewalk routes for Port Elgin and Southampton
• Report on Wellington Dupont Public Affairs securing over $5 million in grant funding
• Participation in the Bruce County Roads Authority Assessment Study for 2025/2026

The council adopted By‑law 61‑2025, authorizing a ten‑year lease of the Art School building to the Southampton Arts Centre starting July 1 2025. It also adopted By‑law 62‑2025 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings. Mayoral delegations were approved, giving the mayor authority to appoint the chief administrative officer, manage the town’s organizational structure, and appoint committee chairs. The consent agenda items—including reports on the lease, IT security, financials, winter operations, government relations, council remuneration, road authority study, and communications—were received for information.

• Adopted minutes of May 20 2025 and May 26 2025 (Resolution 167‑2025) – carried
• Approved consent agenda items 10.1‑10.8 for information (Resolution 168‑2025) – carried
• Adopted By‑law 61‑2025 authorizing ten‑year Art School lease with Southampton Arts Centre – carried
• Adopted By‑law 62‑2025 confirming June 9 2025 proceedings – carried
• Approved Mayoral Decisions 2025‑001, 2025‑002, 2025‑003 delegating appointment authority, organizational management, and committee appointments – carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 170‑2025) – carried

Council Meeting - Regular

The Council will vote on a $300,000 fund transfer to the Victoria Street – Spence to Morpeth project. It will also consider a $50,000 annual funding request for the Southampton Arts Centre for three years and approve the addition of the Proposed Levels of Service report to the Asset Management Plan. By-laws will be adopted to approve the sale of the Sandy Acres lot, to opt out of the Line Fences Act, and to appoint a Lottery Licensing Officer. A closed‑session will address a municipal heritage committee appointment.

• $300,000 fund transfer for the Victoria Street – Spence to Morpeth project
• $50,000 per year for three years requested for Southampton Arts Centre
• Approval of the Proposed Levels of Service report addition to the Asset Management Plan
• By‑law 57‑2025: approval of sale of Sandy Acres lot, revenue to Housing Reserve Fund
• By‑law 58‑2025: opt‑out of the Line Fences Act for the town

Council approved adding the Proposed Level of Service report to the Asset Management Plan. It approved a $50,000 yearly grant for the Southampton Arts Centre for three years and a $300,000 fund transfer for the Victoria Street – Spence to Morpeth project. The council also adopted by‑law 58‑2025 to opt out of the Line Fences Act, by‑law 57‑2025 to approve the Sandy Acres land sale, and by‑law 59‑2025 to appoint a Lottery Licensing Officer.

• Approved addition of Proposed Level of Service Report to Asset Management Plan (Resolution 158‑2025) – CARRIED
• Approved $50,000 annual budget amendment for Southampton Arts Centre for three years (Resolution 159‑2025) – CARRIED
• Approved $300,000 fund transfer for Victoria Street – Spence to Morpeth project (Resolution 160‑2025) – CARRIED
• Adopted By‑law 58‑2025 to opt out of the Line Fences Act (Resolution 162‑2025) – CARRIED
• Adopted By‑law 57‑2025 to approve Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Sandy Acres lot – CARRIED
• Adopted By‑law 59‑2025 to appoint Lottery Licensing Officer – CARRIED
• Appointed Councillor B. Halpin as alternate member of Municipal Heritage Committee (Resolution 164‑2025) – CARRIED
• Moved to Closed Session to discuss resignation and appointment (Resolution 163‑2025) – CARRIED

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee is meeting to receive reports from the Janes Walk and Port Elgin Walking Tour sub-committees. The body will also discuss the creation of a sub-committee for 2025 interpretive plaque content.

• Endorsement of the Port Elgin Walking Tour Sub-Committee report
• Receipt of the Janes Walk Sub-Committee report
• Discussion on 25th Anniversary and Bruce County Interpretive Plaque Policy
• Creation of a sub-committee for 2025 Interpretive Plaque content

The committee added Item 8.1 – the Final Cultural Heritage Master Plan – to the agenda. It approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It received the Janes Walk sub‑committee report for information and endorsed the Port Elgin Walking Tour report, referring it to staff. It created a 2025 Interpretive Plaque sub‑committee of Cheryl Grace, Joyce Johnson, Linda Doll and Mike Myatt to report recommendations at a later meeting.

• Added Item 8.1 – Final Cultural Heritage Master Plan – to agenda (carried)
• Approved April 16, 2025 committee minutes (carried)
• Received Janes Walk Sub‑Committee report for information (carried)
• Endorsed Port Elgin Walking Tour Sub‑Committee report, referred to staff (carried)
• Formed 2025 Interpretive Plaque sub‑committee (Grace, Johnson, Doll, Myatt) (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:31 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting - Planning

The Town of Saugeen Shores Council will discuss the implementation of Strong Mayor Powers and the adoption of a Cultural Heritage Master Plan. The body is also reviewing a rental agreement for the Hampton Woods subdivision and procedures regarding school holding zones.

• Adoption of the Cultural Heritage Master Plan
• 10-year Rental Agreement with Hampton Woods Development Inc. for at least 11 dwelling units
• Implementation report on Strong Mayor Powers designated by the Province on May 1, 2025
• Endorsement of comments to Bluewater District School Board regarding Administrative Procedure AP 3101-D

The council adopted the Cultural Heritage Master Plan and amended it to require all heritage designations be brought to council while a policy is developed. A motion to endorse comments on the Bluewater District School Board holding‑zone report was defeated. Council authorized a 10‑year rental agreement for the Hampton Woods subdivision. By‑law 56‑2025 confirming the May 20, 2025 proceedings was passed.

• Resolution 152A‑2025: Adopt Cultural Heritage Master Plan with interim heritage‑designation requirement – Carried
• Resolution 152B‑2025: Adopt Cultural Heritage Master Plan and interim designation rule – Carried, as amended
• Resolution 153‑2025: Endorse comments on Bluewater District School Board holding‑zone report – Defeated
• Resolution 154‑2025 (Consent Agenda): Approve Item 8.1 – Carried
• Authorize Director of Development Services to enter 10‑year rental agreement for Hampton Woods Development Inc. – Carried
• Resolution 56‑2025: Confirm proceedings of May 20, 2025 – Carried
• Resolution 156‑2025: Adjourn meeting at 9:41 p.m. – Carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a request to convert a shed into a residential unit and a revised proposal for a dwelling extension. The body will also vote on the adoption of the April 22, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Minor Variance A-2025-007: Request for rear yard setback relief at 236 MacAulay Street to convert a shed into a detached additional residential unit
• Application A-2024-032: Revised proposal for enlargement or extension of a legal non-conforming use at 243 Lake Street

The Committee of Adjustment approved the minutes from April 22, 2025. It granted Minor Variance A-2025-007 for 236 MacAulay Street, allowing reduced rear yard setbacks for the existing dwelling and a proposed detached unit, subject to conditions. It also approved an enlargement/extension of a legal non‑conforming use (A-2024-032) at 243 Lake Street, with conditions on grading, drainage, and scope. The June 16, 2025 meeting was cancelled and the next meeting set for July 14, 2025.

• Approved April 22, 2025 Committee minutes (CARRIED)
• Granted Minor Variance A-2025-007 for 236 MacAulay St (CARRIED)
• Granted Enlargement/Extension of LNC Use A-2024-032 for 243 Lake St (CARRIED)
• Cancelled the June 16, 2025 meeting (CARRIED)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider several items, including the introduction of the new Manager of Parks and Facilities and an update on two 2025 park refreshes with respect to accessibility. Members will discuss the placement of accessible picnic tables and possible communications to Bruce County about County facilities. The committee will also review the Draft Workplan for 2025 and consider proposals for the 2026 Business Plan expenses.

• Introduction of the new Manager, Parks and Facilities, and update on two park refreshes (accessibility focus)
• Discussion of Town accessible picnic table placement
• Discussion of potential communications to Bruce County regarding County facilities
• Review of the 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Draft Workplan
• Consideration of proposals for additions to the 2026 Business Plan expenses

Council Meeting - Regular

The Town of Saugeen Shores is deciding on several infrastructure and housing initiatives, including a grant for road construction and an increase in housing subsidies. Council will also review lease agreements for local concessions and sports activities.

• Grant of $1.928 million for Ridge Street construction from Ivings Drive to Bruce Road 25
• Increase of Housing Allowance Subsidy from $150,000 to $225,000 via MOU with County of Bruce
• Proposed $65,000 Town funding for electronic pool timing equipment
• Five-year lease agreement for Gerry’s Fries at Long Dock in Southampton
• Sale of Town-owned lands on the 10th Concession declared as surplus

The council adopted five by‑laws authorizing a housing subsidy increase, a Ridge Street grant, two lease agreements, and an information‑sharing protocol with the police. It also passed by‑law 55‑2025 to enter into a collective agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793. All items were carried.

• Adopted By‑law 49‑2025 to increase the housing allowance subsidy to $225,000 and declare surplus land (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 50‑2025 to enter the Ridge Street Transfer Payment Agreement for $1.928 M grant (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 51‑2025 for a five‑year Gerry’s Fries lease at Long Dock (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 52‑2025 for a one‑year beach volleyball lease at Port Elgin and Southampton beaches (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 53‑2025 to sign the Information Sharing Protocol with Saugeen Shores Police (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 55‑2025 to authorize a collective agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 (carried)
• Adopted By‑laws 49‑2025 through 53‑2025 together as a package (carried)
• Moved to a closed‑session to discuss labour relations and then resumed the meeting (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to review the committee mandate, procedural by-law, and code of conduct. The committee is also tasked with determining a recurring bi-monthly meeting time and day.

• Review of Accessibility Advisory Committee Mandate Update (August 12, 2024)
• Review of 87-2024 Procedural By-law
• Review of Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards
• Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Determination of a recurring bi-monthly meeting schedule

Council Meeting - Regular

The council will adopt the minutes from the April 14 meeting and receive a quarterly update on the town’s major initiatives. It will consider easement and No Demand for Services agreements with Miramichi Shores Land Development Ltd. and approve budget amendments that transfer $160,000 for Townline Road repairs and $370,000 for Peel Street drainage improvements. Several by‑laws will be passed, including a lottery licence fee cap and a lease for the Lawn Bowling Club.

• Adopt By-law 42‑2025 and By-law 43‑2025 to authorize a No Demand for Services agreement and easements with Miramichi Shores Land Development Ltd. on Shady Lane
• Approve a $160,000 fund transfer for Townline Road repairs and a $370,000 fund transfer for Peel Street drainage, totaling $530,000
• Adopt By-law 44‑2025 to cap lottery licence fees at a maximum of $450 per licence
• Adopt By-law 47‑2025 to authorize a ten‑year lease for the Saugeen Shores Lawn Bowling Club at 34 Victoria Street North
• Direct preparation of a by‑law to sell the unopened section of Eckford Avenue adjacent to 536 Eckford Avenue

The council adopted the April 14 minutes and received a quarterly update on major initiatives. It approved a capital budget amendment adding $160,000 for Townline Road repairs and $370,000 for Peel Street drainage, funded by transfers from other projects. Several by‑laws were passed, including easements for Miramichi Shores, a lottery licence fee cap reduction, and a lease agreement for the Lawn Bowling Club. Staff were directed to add $350,000 for Helliwell Park field lighting.

• Adopted April 14 council minutes (carried)
• Received 2025 Q1 Major Initiatives report (carried)
• Approved $160,000 Townline Road repair funding and $370,000 Peel Street drainage funding (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 42‑2025 (easement with Miramichi Shores) and By‑law 43‑2025 (access restriction) (carried)
• Amended lottery licence fee cap to $125 (By‑law 44‑2025) (carried)
• Directed staff to add $350,000 for Helliwell Park lighting, funded partly by soccer club (carried)
• Authorized ten‑year lease for Saugeen Shores Lawn Bowling Club (By‑law 47‑2025) (carried)
• Passed By‑laws 42‑2025, 43‑2025, 44‑2025, and 47‑2025 together (By‑law 136‑2025) (carried)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will consider appointing a chair and vice‑chair for the committee. It will also receive verbal reports on the 2025 budget, reserve status, tree removal, and soil fill updates, and review the 2024 draft airport report and a summary of airport attendant duties.

• Appointment of committee chair and vice‑chair (item 8.1)
• 2024 Draft Airport Report – verbal presentation (item 8.2)
• Airport Attendant – summary of job duties (item 8.3)
• 2025 Budget – verbal report (item 8.4)
• Tree removal update – verbal report (item 8.6)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider and vote on two minor variance applications. One concerns 395 High Street, proposing lot severance, an easement, and a reduced rear yard setback for a new four‑plex. The other concerns 560 Waterloo Street, proposing a semi‑detached dwelling with relief from front, side, and rear yard setbacks and a driveway setback. Both applications are recommended for approval subject to conditions.

• A-2025-001 – 395 High Street: minor variance to sever two vacant lots, create an easement, and reduce rear yard setback for a four‑plex (granted with conditions).
• A-2025-009 – 560 Waterloo Street: minor variance to allow a semi‑detached dwelling with relief from front, side, rear setbacks and driveway setback (granted with conditions).
• Adoption of Committee of Adjustment minutes from March 17, 2025.

The Committee of Adjustment approved the March 17 minutes. It granted minor variance A-2025-001 for 395 High Street, lowering the rear yard setback to 4.86 m and driveway width to 1.4 m, with three conditions. It also granted minor variance A-2025-009 for 560 Waterloo Street, allowing reduced front, side, rear, and parking‑area setbacks and a modified sight‑visibility triangle, with four conditions.

• Approved March 17, 2025 Committee minutes (adopted)
• Granted minor variance A-2025-001 (395 High St) with reduced setbacks and conditions
• Granted minor variance A-2025-009 (560 Waterloo St) with multiple reduced setbacks and conditions

Council Meeting - Planning

The council will consider two zoning by‑law amendment applications—Z‑2024‑054 (Rae) and Z‑2023‑050 (Patel)—and a local official plan amendment (L‑2023‑013). After public meetings, the council is recommended to approve the amendments and adopt By‑laws 37‑2025, 38‑2025, 39‑2025, and 40‑2025, which include assuming services for Westlinks Subdivision Phases 1A‑1C and 2A. The council will also pass a confirmatory By‑law 41‑2025 to record the meeting’s proceedings.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2024‑054 (Rae) – rezoning to Highway Commercial Special (HC‑35) for a three‑storey, 16‑unit mixed‑use building
• Local Official Plan Amendment L‑2023‑013 and Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2023‑050 (Patel) – permits a five‑storey mixed commercial building with 27 accessory apartment units
• Adoption of By‑law 37‑2025 to implement the Rae zoning amendment
• Adoption of By‑laws 38‑2025 and 39‑2025 to implement Patel’s official plan and zoning amendments
• Adoption of By‑law 40‑2025 to assume services and establish roads as public highways for Westlinks Subdivision Phases 1A‑1C and 2A (including Fairway Lane, Westlinks Drive, stormwater pond, and sewage pumping station)

The council adopted By-law 38-2025 to amend the Official Plan (L-2023-013) and approved the related Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-050 and By-law 39-2025 for the Patel site. It also adopted By-law 40-2025 to assume services for Westlinks Phases 1A‑1C and 2A. Earlier items on the Rae application were deferred to allow setback adjustments. All motions were carried.

• Resolution 120-2025 – Deferred the Rae zoning amendment to allow setback adjustments
• Resolution 121-2025 – Deferred approval of Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-054 (Rae) and By-law 37-2025
• Resolution 122-2025 – Adopted By-law 38-2025 (Official Plan amendment) and approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-050 and By-law 39-2025 (Patel) – CARRIED
• Resolution 123-2025 – Adopted By-law 40-2025 to assume services for Westlinks Phases 1A‑1C and 2A – CARRIED
• Resolution 124-2025 – Read and passed By-laws 38-2025, 39-2025 and 40-2025 – CARRIED
• Resolution 125-2025 – Passed By-law 41-2025 confirming the April 22 proceedings – CARRIED
• Resolution 126-2025 – Adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. – CARRIED

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 2025, select a recipient for the Heritage Conservation Award, and discuss plans for interpretive plaques and heritage promotion activities.

• Approval of March 19, 2025 committee minutes
• Selection of 2025 Heritage Conservation Award recipient
• Discussion of 2025 Interpretive Plaque locations and content
• Review of Heritage Promotion Sub-Committee activities
• Heritage Conference 2025 registration information

The committee selected Diane Huber as the 2025 Heritage Conservation Award recipient. It approved the formation of two sub‑committees—a Jane’s Walk group and a Port Elgin Walking Tour group—to develop tour content. The members approved 2025 interpretive plaques for the Zgaa‑biig‑ni‑gan Bridge and Sparks Corner and chose the Southampton Range Lights for a 2026 plaque. The heritage promotion plan with community partners was also approved.

• Added Item 10.2 – Reporting of Action Items – to the agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting (CARRIED)
• Moved into a Closed to Public Session (CARRIED)
• Selected Diane Huber as the 2025 Heritage Conservation Award recipient (CARRIED)
• Formed a Jane’s Walk sub‑committee (Neil Menage, Frances Barrick, Cheryl Grace) (CARRIED)
• Formed a Port Elgin Walking Tour sub‑committee (Merri Fergusson, Neil Menage, Mike Myatt) (CARRIED)
• Approved 2025 interpretive plaques for the Zgaa‑biig‑ni‑gan Bridge and Sparks Corner; chose Southampton Range Lights for a 2026 plaque (CARRIED)
• Approved the heritage promotion activities and partnerships plan for 2025 (CARRIED)

Council Meeting - Regular

The council will decide whether to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to enter a one‑year agreement with Splash City Fun Park Inc. for operating a water park at Port Elgin beach in 2025. It will also adopt By‑law 32‑2025 regulating municipal signs, By‑law 33‑2025 authorizing a stop sign at Ridge Street and Bruce County Road 25, and By‑law 34‑2025 establishing a new purchasing and procurement policy. Additional items include a Road Naming Policy and a discussion of the province’s Strong Mayor powers expansion.

• Authorize a one‑year Agreement with Splash City Fun Park Inc. for a beach water park (2025)
• Adopt By‑law 32‑2025 – Regulating signs in the municipality
• Adopt By‑law 33‑2025 – Authorizing a stop sign at Ridge Street & Bruce County Road 25
• Adopt By‑law 34‑2025 – New Purchasing and Procurement Policy
• Adopt the Road Naming Policy

The council approved four new by‑laws covering signs, a stop sign at Ridge Street, purchasing and procurement, and an amending agreement with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. It defeated a proposal to sign a one‑year agreement with Splash City Fun Park. Council also directed the mayor to submit a letter on Strong Mayor powers and adopt a Road Naming Policy.

• Adopted By-law 32-2025 regulating signs (carried)
• Adopted By-law 33-2025 authorizing a stop sign at Ridge St & Bruce County Rd 25 (carried)
• Adopted By-law 34-2025 Purchasing and Procurement Policy (carried)
• Adopted By-law 36-2025 Amending Agreement with Saugeen Ojibway Nation (carried)
• Defeated resolution to authorize a one‑year Splash City Fun Park agreement (defeated)
• Carried resolution directing Mayor to submit Strong Mayor powers letter and research options (unanimous)
• Adopted Road Naming Policy (carried)
• Received Cenotaph ad hoc Committee report for staff implementation (carried)

Striking Committee

The Striking Committee will meet to adopt minutes from December 10, 2024. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a committee appointment for the Municipal Heritage Committee.

• Adoption of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Closed session regarding a Municipal Heritage Committee appointment

Public Information Centre

The Town will present findings from the Proposed Levels of Service study during the second Public Information Centre. Council members and consultants will answer questions and discuss next steps for the study. The agenda does not include any formal decisions or votes.

• Presentation of findings from the Proposed Levels of Service study (PIC 2)
• Discussion of next steps for the Proposed Levels of Service project

Council Meeting - Regular

The Saugeen Shores Council will adopt several by‑laws, including a new levy structure for the Port Elgin Business Improvement Area, an encroachment agreement for Hi‑Berry Farms, and lease renewals for the Chamber of Commerce and Scout Hall. It will also appoint a town treasurer and receive informational reports on the Bruce C Nuclear Impact Assessment, municipal innovation council closeout, procurement strategies, and water and wastewater system annual reports.

• By‑law 26-2025 – authorize an encroachment agreement for Hi‑Berry Farms to install a conduit under the Rail Trail
• By‑law 27-2025 – change the Port Elgin BIA levy to a percentage‑based structure
• By‑law 28-2025 – approve a two‑year lease renewal with the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce
• By‑law 29-2025 – approve a ten‑year lease renewal for the Scout Hall with Southampton Rotary
• By‑law 30-2025 – appoint a town treasurer

Council adopted By‑law 27‑2025 to change the Port Elgin Business Improvement Area levy to a percentage‑based structure. It also approved an encroachment agreement for Hi‑Berry Farms, updated the town logo brand guidelines, renewed two lease agreements, appointed a treasurer, and directed staff to revise the purchasing policy for Canadian goods. The council endorsed an external resolution on landlord‑tenant reforms and closed the session for legal matters.

• Adopted By‑law 26‑2025 authorizing Hi‑Berry Farms encroachment agreement (Mayor abstained)
• Adopted By‑law 27‑2025 changing Port Elgin BIA levy to a percentage‑based structure (Mayor abstained)
• Approved Brand Guidelines for the Town logo (Resolution 95‑2025)
• Adopted By‑law 28‑2025 renewing Chamber of Commerce lease for a two‑year term
• Adopted By‑law 29‑2025 renewing Scout Hall lease for a ten‑year term
• Adopted By‑law 30‑2025 appointing a Treasurer
• Endorsed Bradford West Gwillimbury resolution on landlord‑tenant reforms (Resolution 100‑2025)
• Directed staff to update the Purchasing Policy to prioritize Canadian procurement (Resolution 98‑2025)

Cenotaph ad hoc Comittee

The Cenotaph ad hoc Committee will approve the minutes from its March 12, 2025 meeting. It will also recommend that Council receive the Final Recommendations report on the Southampton Cenotaph and refer the report to staff for implementation. No other decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of the March 12, 2025 Committee meeting
• Recommend Council receive the Cenotaph Final Recommendations report
• Recommend staff be tasked with implementing the Committee’s recommendations

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will approve the minutes from its February 19, 2025 meeting. It will discuss potential locations for the 2025 interpretive plaques, with a final decision to be made at a later meeting. The committee will receive updates on heritage promotions and the summer student workplan. New business includes a presentation on a joint Saugeen First Nation/Saugeen Shores historical sites map and an update on the Q1 2025 budget.

• Adopt February 19, 2025 Municipal Heritage Committee minutes
• Discuss potential locations for 2025 interpretive plaques (decision deferred)
• Sub‑Committee update on heritage promotions
• Presentation on Saugeen First Nation/Saugeen Shores historical sites map
• Quarterly budget review update for Q1 2025

The committee approved the February 19, 2025 minutes as presented. It added the Heritage Committee Summer Student Workplan Sub‑Committee Update (Item 7.3) to the agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

• Added Item 7.3 Heritage Committee Summer Student Workplan Sub‑Committee Update to agenda (consensus, carried)
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (moved by M. Myatt, seconded by F. Barrick, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m. (moved by M. Fergusson, seconded by F. Barrick, carried)

Regular Council (Planning) -CANCELLED

The regular council planning meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided. Consequently, there are no decisions, proposals, or discussions to report.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its February 18, 2025 meeting. It will consider and grant the application (A-2024-032) to enlarge a legal non‑conforming residential use at 243 Lake Street, subject to conditions on setbacks, site coverage, road encroachments, and a grading plan. The committee will also receive the Final Draft Sign By‑law for information before it proceeds to Council.

• Approval of application A-2024-032 to enlarge a legal non‑conforming dwelling at 243 Lake Street
• Adoption of Committee minutes from February 18, 2025
• Receipt of the Final Draft Sign By‑law for information

Cenotaph ad hoc Comittee

The Cenotaph ad hoc Committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding four options and specific elements for the Southampton Cenotaph. Members are reviewing reference materials and considering potential motions.

• Discussion of four options and elements for the Southampton Cenotaph
• Review of proposed motions from committee members
• Adoption of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

Council Meeting - Regular

The council adopted the February 18 and 24 minutes and passed a by‑law to acquire land for Bruce Street. It approved the proposed terms of reference for a landfill optimization environmental assessment. It authorized $1.05 million in additional funding for the Goderich Street (Hwy 21) resurfacing project and $107 000 for the annual asphalt resurfacing project. It also approved a 15‑year fire dispatch services agreement with St. Catherines Dispatch Services.

• By‑law 24‑2025 authorizes acquisition of land for Bruce Street between Bruce Road 25 and Sunset Boulevard
• Approval of the Landfill Optimization Environmental Assessment Proposed Terms of Reference
• Approval of $1.05 million additional funding for Goderich Street (Hwy 21) Resurfacing Project (320‑86879) via transfers from Eastwood Drive and Mill Street projects
• Approval of $107 000 additional funding for the Annual Asphalt Resurfacing Project (310‑87501) via transfer from the Kolb Bridge Replacement project
• Approval of a 15‑year fire dispatch services agreement with St. Catherines Dispatch Services

Cenotaph ad hoc Comittee

The Cenotaph ad hoc Committee will adopt the minutes from its February 5, 2025 meeting. It will continue discussion of four design options and elements for the Southampton Cenotaph, reviewing staff memoranda, comments, and layout drawings. The committee will also receive reports from municipal officers and consider any new business.

• Adopt minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting
• Discuss four design options and cenotaph elements (staff memoranda, comments, layout drawing)
• Report of municipal officers/committees
• Unfinished business related to the cenotaph
• Consider new business items

Council Meeting - Regular

The council adopted By‑laws 19‑2025, 20‑2025 and 22‑2025, including authorizing an amending agreement with 2706913 Ontario Inc. (CCV) to extend the land lease and site‑works timeline for the Cedar Crescent Village project. It also renewed the five‑year Chantry Island lease with Fisheries and Oceans and appointed a Deputy Clerk. A closed‑session was held to discuss potential litigation and negotiation strategies with Habitat for Humanity and Wilson Developments.

• By‑law 22‑2025 authorizes an amending agreement with 2706913 Ontario Inc. (CCV) to extend the land lease and site‑works timelines for the Cedar Crescent Village development
• By‑law 19‑2025 authorizes a five‑year renewal of the Chantry Island lease with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
• By‑law 20‑2025 appoints a Deputy Clerk
• By‑law 21‑2025 confirms the proceedings of the February 24, 2025 council meeting
• Closed‑to‑Public session to discuss potential litigation and negotiation plans with Habitat for Humanity and Wilson Developments

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will adopt the January 30, 2025 minutes and receive a verbal report on the Road Naming Policy. Members will discuss options for the 2025 Interpretive Plaques and decide to create two sub‑committees: one to plan Heritage promotion, education and future Heritage Weeks, and another to develop a workplan for the 2025 Municipal Heritage Summer Student.

• Approve the January 30, 2025 committee minutes
• Verbal report on the Road Naming Policy and invitation for additional name suggestions
• Discussion of possible options for the 2025 Interpretive Plaques
• Form a sub‑committee to create a plan for Municipal Heritage promotion, education and Heritage Weeks starting in 2026
• Form a sub‑committee to prepare a workplan for the 2025 Municipal Heritage Summer Student

Council Meeting - Planning

Council will vote to adopt Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-074 (Suhr) and By-law 16-2025, and Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2022-141 (Summerside) and By-law 17-2025. The meeting also includes a $15,000 budget amendment for a River Street sidewalk extension tied to the 768 Arlington Street site plan. Council will endorse comments to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority policies manual and receive a report on a proposed communications tower at 171 Concession 14.

• Adopt Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-074 (Suhr) and By-law 16-2025
• Adopt Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2022-141 (Summerside) and By-law 17-2025
• Approve $15,000 + HST budget addition for River Street sidewalk extension (768 Arlington St site plan)
• Endorse comments to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Policies Manual
• Receive report on 45‑m communications tower at 171 Concession 14

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the minutes from its December 16, 2024 and January 13, 2025 meetings. It will approve the proposed 2025 Committee of Adjustment Calendar. The meeting will move into a closed session for member training before resuming the regular agenda.

• Adopt minutes of December 16, 2024 and January 13, 2025
• Approve the 2025 Committee of Adjustment Calendar
• Closed to public session for training (OACA Committee Member Training and Sign Variance Training)
• Resume regular committee meeting after closed session

Cenotaph ad hoc Comittee

The Cenotaph ad hoc Committee will meet to adopt minutes from the previous month and review historical information regarding the Cenotaph project. No specific decisions or new business items are listed for this meeting.

• Adoption of minutes from January 15, 2025
• Review of historical information on the Cenotaph Project
• Review of Legion Newsletters from September and October 2024

Municipal Heritage Committee

The Municipal Heritage Committee will adopt the November 21, 2024 minutes and approve the 2025 Committee Workplan and meeting schedule. It will provide updates on the summer student funding, the Lawn Bowling Club heritage designation, and the 25th Anniversary Plaque status. Residents are invited to review the draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan and submit comments by January 29, 2025. Information on Doors Open Ontario 2025 registration deadlines and Heritage Week dates is also shared.

• Adopt Municipal Heritage Committee minutes from November 21, 2024
• Approve the 2025 Committee Workplan
• Approve the 2025 Committee Meeting Schedule
• Draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan – public comment deadline Jan 29, 2025
• Doors Open Ontario 2025 registration – early‑bird deadline Jan 31, 2025; final deadline Mar 31, 2025

Council Meeting - Regular

The Saugeen Shores Council will discuss issuing tax reimbursements for specific assessment errors and review a proposed new Sign By-law. The body is also deciding on an energy conservation plan and a request for Bruce County to coordinate organics and recycling transitions.

• Proposed reimbursements for MPAC palpable errors under $1,000 that are more than two years old
• Discussion of a Proposed New Sign By-law to replace By-Law 27-2017
• Approval of the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
• Request for Bruce County to coordinate Blue Box Transition Planning and Source Separated Organics
• Report on Shipley Avenue area culverts and drainage outlets 22, 23, and 24

Cenotaph ad hoc Comittee

The Cenotaph ad hoc Committee is meeting to discuss options for the Southampton Cenotaph. The group will review a consultant presentation and a summary of public feedback.

• Review of the Cenotaph ad hoc Committee Mandate approved December 16, 2024
• Discussion of consultant presentation from November 25, 2024 regarding the Southampton Cenotaph
• Review of public feedback summary presentation from October 28, 2024
• Review of Code of Conduct and Procedural By-law 87-2024

Council Meeting - Planning

The Saugeen Shores Council approved By‑law 07‑2025 to amend the Zoning By‑law for the Mackintosh parcel, By‑law 08‑2025 to add the Business Park zone to the Site Plan Control Area, and By‑law 09‑2025 to remove the holding provision for Woodlands Phase 3. The Council also directed that the Draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan be taken back for further feedback at a future meeting. All three by‑laws were read, passed and sealed at the January 13, 2025 meeting.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Z‑2024‑066 (Mackintosh) – By‑law 07‑2025
• Site Plan Control Area By‑law Amendment – Business Park (BP) zone – By‑law 08‑2025
• Removal of Holding Provision – Woodlands Phase 3 – By‑law 09‑2025
• Draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan – Council to seek feedback and revisit
• Consent agenda items 8.1 and 8.2 approved

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will vote to enter a Closed to Public Session for training purposes. The session will cover OACA Committee Member Training and Sign Variance Training. After the closed session, the committee will resume the regular meeting.

• Closed to Public Session for OACA Committee Member Training
• Closed to Public Session for Sign Variance Training

Council Meeting - Regular

The Town of Saugeen Shores is deciding on the 2025 Business Plan, including the operating budget and tax rates. Council will also consider updates to the town's investment and encroachment policies.

• 2025 Operating Budget with net operating income of $11,707,244
• 2025 Capital Expenses of $10,315,369
• Increase Town Tax Levy for 2025 to $24,494,116
• One-time funding of $30,000 for SSTC / Pumpkinfest from Tax Stabilization Reserve
• Adoption of By-law 03-2025 to authorize the Town’s Investment Policy