The Corporation of the Town of Saugeen Shores
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Agenda

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

6:30 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Nuclear Innovation Institute

620 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.

Open Forum

6.

Delegations

6.1

Certificate of Recognition - Vicki Tomori, June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism in Ontario

6.2

Cheryl Pauchuk, The Chantry Island Cham-Bettes 5th Annual Sharecrows Food Drive Event

6.3

Christine MacDonald, Sean Morphy, and Aaron Stauch - Investment in Local Services Annual Report

7.

Public Meeting

8.

Report of Municipal Officers / Committees

8.1

Public Notice

8.2

Staff Reports

8.2.1

2024 Major Initiatives, Division and Capital Highlights Quarter 3 Update

The Major Initiatives from the annual Business Plan are reported every quarter to update Council and the public on the progress of the annual activities related to the Saugeen Shores Strategic Plan. This report includes the updates for Quarter 3 of 2024 and details the 43 Major Initiatives as well as 76 Division Highlights and 51 Capital Highlights. In 2024, the progress completion is also included as a live feed on our website. There are no significant issues being flagged with completing the work program as outlined.

• Recommendation:

  That Council receive the 2024 Major Initiatives, Division and Capital Highlights Quarter 3 Update report for information.

8.2.2

Urban Tree Canopy Plan

As outlined in the 2024 Business Plan, the Town has prepared an Urban Tree Canopy Plan Discussion Paper. The Town has worked with Williams and Associates in preparing the Draft Plan. This report is seeking Council feedback on the Discussion Paper prior to it being circulated and posted for a commenting period. A Final Urban Treen Canopy Plan will be brought forward to Council for consideration at a future meeting.

• Recommendation:

  That Council receive the Urban Tree Canopy Plan Discussion Paper report for information.

8.2.3

2025 Business Plan – What to Expect

The 2025 Business Plan will be presented to Council during full day sessions on November 20 and November 27, 2024. The materials for these sessions will be published for review on November 4. In advance of this, it is prudent to give Council a heads up on the significant challenges it will need to consider during the Business Plan deliberations.

• Recommendation:

  That Council receive the 2025 Business Plan – What to Expect report for information.

8.2.4

Southampton Sidewalk Plow

A second Southampton Sidewalk Plow was included in the deliberations related to the 2024 Business Plan, albeit at a “medium” priority. For the reasons outlined in the background/analysis section of this report, it is recommended that the second sidewalk plow be included in the 2025 Business Plan as a “high” priority for 2025.

• Recommendation:

  That the second Southampton Sidewalk Plow be included as a “high” priority in the 2025 Business Plan for Council consideration.

8.2.5

Municipal Solicitor Position Update

The purpose of this report is to highlight the contributions made to the Corporation through the creation of the Municipal Solicitor role in 2024.

• Recommendation:

  That Council receive the Municipal Solicitor Position Update report for information.

8.3

Report of Municipal Councillors'

8.4

Communications / Petitions for Committee of the Whole

8.4.1

Committee of Adjustment - July 15, 2024 Minutes

8.4.2

Municipal Heritage Committee – August 22, 2024 Minutes

8.4.3

Environmental Ad Hoc Committee – August 29, 2024 Minutes

8.4.4

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board – July 18, 2024 Minutes

8.4.5

Saugeen Golf Club - 2024 Canadian Senior Men’s Golf Championship Support Thank You Letter

8.4.6

Ministry of Sport - Aquatic and Wellness Centre AMO Delegation Response Letter

8.4.7

Town of South Bruce Peninsula - Proposed Bruce County Official Plan Letter

8.4.8

Grey-Bruce Youth Climate Action Conference Funding Support Letter

8.4.9

electHER Now – Learning Events Celebrating Women's Political Leadership News Release and Posters

8.4.10

Municipality of St. Charles - Government Regulation of Nicotine Pouches Resolution

8.4.11

City of Temiskaming Shores - Alcohol Sales in Convenience Stores and Locations that Sell Fuel Comprehensive Provincial Alcohol Strategy Resolution

9.

New Business

10.

Adjournment