The Corporation of the Town of Saugeen Shores
Regular Council Meeting
Agenda

Monday, January 05, 2026

6:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Council Chambers

600 Tomlinson Drive

Port Elgin, Ontario

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1.

Call To Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and Nature

4.

Additions, Deletions, Amendments

5.

Adoption of Minutes

5.1

Regular Council Minutes - December 8, 2025

• Recommendation:

  That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 8, 2025, as presented.

6.

Public Meeting

7.

Open Forum

8.

Delegations

8.1

150th Celebration Cenotaph/Walls Donation Presentation

8.2

Committee of the Whole and Public Input

8.3

United Housing for All Request

9.

Report of Municipal Officers / Committees

9.1

Westario Power Sale Update

Wally Malcolm, Interim President and CEO of Westario Power and Ron Clark, Partner, Aird Berlis LLP will provide an update to the Town of Saugeen Shores regarding the sale of Westario Power (“the Corporation”) to ERTH Power Corporation (“the Buyer”).

• Recommendation:

  That Council receive the Westario Power Sale Update Report for information.

9.2

143 Knowles Lane Encroachment Agreement

An encroachment agreement is recommended to allow an existing deck to be replaced. The deck is attached to a house that has encroached onto the shore road allowance for a long time. 

• Recommendation:

  That Council adopt By-law 03-2026, a By-law to authorize the Director of Development Services to execute an encroachment agreement for 143 Knowles Lane.

9.3

Perkins Encroachment Application

Jody Perkins, on behalf of herself and Charles Lee Perkins, has requested an agreement that would allow for their personal use of part of the Town laneway that is situated between two properties that they own. The purpose is to form an enlarged and fenced residential back yard. This report sets out the evaluation of the request. The proposed Draft  Encroachment Agreement is attached.

• Recommendation:

  That Council direct staff to return with a Section 35 By-law and a By-law to execute an encroachment agreement.

9.4

High Street Speed Limit and Stop Signs Bylaw

On November 25, 2024, Council approved the final design for High Street, which included the installation of all-way stop controls at key intersections, a posted speed limit of 30 km/h, bike symbols on the roadway, and additional safety features along High Street. This report brings forward the required by-law for Council’s consideration to implement these measures.

• Recommendation:

  That Council adopt By-law 04-2026, a By-law to authorize the Speed Limit and Stop Control for High Street from Dominion Lookout Point to Grey Street.

9.5

Striking Committee Report - January 5, 2025

• Recommendation:

  That Council approve a By-law to Amend the Procedural By-law, as presented

10.

Consent Agenda

• Recommendation:

  That Items 10.1 through 10.2 be approved and received for information. 

10.1

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) 2026 Budget Approval

BASWR is a joint collaboration involving seven lower tier municipalities within Bruce County for waste / recycling collection and disposal. Under the Municipal Act, 2001, BASWR’s annual budget requires approval by each member municipality. The 2026 budget reflects changes due to the new Extended Producer Responsibility program for Blue Box materials starting January 1, 2026. Council is being asked to approve the BASWR 2026 budget.

• Recommendation:

  That Council approve the 2026 Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Budget.

10.2

Communications

• Recommendation:

  That the following be received for information:

  1. Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Correspondence - Additional Materials for Consideration RE: ERO Posting on Regional Conservation Authority Consolidation 
  2. Town of Wasaga Beach - Advocacy for Funds to Effectively Manage Emerald Ash Borer Infestation
  3. Westlinks Subdivision - Petition to Council 
  4. Enbridge Gas Inc. - 2024 Utility Earnings and Disposition of Deferral & Variance Account Balances - Notice of Application & Hearing

11.

Motions and Notice of Motions

11.1

Notice of Motion - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

• Recommendation:

12.

Mayoral Decisions and Directions

13.

Closed to Public

It is recommended that Council move into a Closed to Public Session:

• To discuss confidential matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations or employee negotiations with regards to organizational considerations. 

• Recommendation:

  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.

13.1

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and Nature

13.2

Adoption of Closed to Public Meeting Minutes 

13.3

Closed to Public Staff Reports

13.3.1

Organizational Considerations 

14.

Report and Business Arising from Closed Session

14.1

Resume Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That Council arise from the Closed to Public Session and resume the Regular Council Meeting.

15.

By-laws

15.1

By-law 01-2026 - Tax Levy By-law  

15.2

By-law 02-2026 - Borrowing By-law

15.3

By-law 03-2026 - Authorize Encroachment Agreement (143 Knowles Lane)

15.4

By-law 04-2026 - Establish Speed Limit and All-way Stop Controls (High Street)

15.5

By-law 05-2026- Appoint Deputy Treasurer

• Recommendation:

  That By-laws 01-2026, 02-2026, 03-2026, 04-2026, and 05-2026 are hereby read, passed, and sealed this 5th day of January, 2026.

16.

Confirmatory By-law

16.1

By-law 06-2026 - Confirm the Proceedings of January 5, 2026

• Recommendation:

  That By-law 06-2026 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read, passed, and sealed this 5th day of January, 2026.

17.

Adjournment

• Recommendation:

  That this Regular Council meeting of January 5, 2026, hereby adjourns at ______ p.m.