The Corporation of the Town of Saugeen Shores

Regular Council Meeting Minutes

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

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Present:

• Luke Charbonneau, Mayor
• Diane Huber, Deputy Mayor
• Justin Duhaime, Councillor
• John Divinski, Councillor
• Cheryl Grace, Councillor
• Bud Halpin, Councillor
• Rachel Stack, Councillor

Members Absent:

• Mike Myatt, Vice Deputy Mayor
• Dave Myette, Councillor

Staff Members:

• Kara Van Myall, Chief Administrative Officer
• Dawn Mittelholtz, Clerk
• Mark Paoli, Director, Development Services
• Jay Pausner, Manager, Planning and Development
• Candace Hamm, Development Services Officer
• Kristen Sears, Planning Policy Coordinator

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1.

Call To Order

Mayor L. Charbonneau called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

2.

Land Acknowledgement

Deputy Mayor Huber read the Land Acknowledgement.

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and Nature

No pecuniary interests were declared.

4.

Additions, Deletions, Amendments

5.

Adoption of Minutes

6.

Public Meeting

7.

Closed to Public

8.

Business Arising from Closed to Public

9.

Report of Committee of the Whole

10.

Report of Municipal Officers / Committees

10.1

Planning Report Recommendation October 2024 L7 Z25 Saugeen Shores Housekeeping

Council received a Planning Report to consider amendments to the Town of Saugeen Shores Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

A discussion was held regarding the regulatory framework for the Zoning by-law Amendments and Amendments to the Local Official Plan. Impacts on the community were referenced and how these amendments would be implemented. The questions raised by Council were answered by staff, and Council amended the recommendation to include direction that staff bring back all Zoning By-law Amendments recommended as of August 26, 2024, in phases, as recommended by staff in the Planning Report.

Council discussed Amendment 50 which speaks to nitrate studies required for Additional Residential Units. It was suggested that this Amendment be deferred until the County completes their work on the County Official Plan.

Council also continued to prioritize making affordable housing easier to develop in the municipality. 

• Resolution Number: 249- 2024
  Moved by: B. Halpin
  Seconded by: C. Grace

  That Council adopt By-law 81-2024, for Local Official Plan Amendment L-2024-007 (Saugeen Shores), and that it be forwarded to Bruce County for approval;

  That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2024-025 (Saugeen Shores) and By-law 82-2024; and further

  That Council direct staff to bring back all Zoning By-law Amendments recommended as of August 26, 2024, in phases, as recommended by staff in the attached report.

  CARRIED

10.2

Lift Holding on Kovac Lane

The completion of Kovac Lane and development adjacent to the lane allow the Town to lift the Holding provision for lands fronting on the new road. The By-law to remove the Holding “H” provisions is included in the By-law section of the agenda.

• Resolution Number: 250-2024
  Moved by: R. Stack
  Seconded by: B. Halpin

  That Council adopt By-law 83-2024, a By-law to authorize the lifting of the holding provision on LOTS 21,22 & PT 20 W GREY RP;3R4168 PT PART 8 (Southampton).

  CARRIED

10.3

Assumption of Services – Summerside Phase 7, Stage 2

Phase 7, Stage 2 of the Summerside Subdivision (Plan 3M-265) has become eligible for assumption by the Town as the relevant Subdivision Agreement requirements have been met. This is a regular step in the subdivision development process. The By-law is included in the By-law section of the Agenda.

• Resolution Number: 251-2024
  Moved by: R. Stack
  Seconded by: J. Duhaime

  That Council adopt By-law 84-2024, a By-law to assume services for Phase 7, Stage 2 of the Summerside Subdivision (41T-2011-01), including portions of McClean Crescent, Mary Rose Avenue, and Hawthorne Street.

  CARRIED

11.

Motions and Notice of Motions

12.

By-laws

12.1

81-2024 - Adopt Official Plan Amendment (Housekeeping)

12.2

82-2024 - Amend Zoning By-law (Housekeeping)

12.3

83-2024 - Lift Holding Provision (Kovac Lane)

12.4

84-2024 - Assumption of Services (Summerside)

• Resolution Number: 252-2024
  Moved by: J. Divinski
  Seconded by: R. Stack

  That By-laws 81-2024, 82-2024, 83-2024 and 84-2024 are hereby read a first, second, and third time and finally passed and sealed this 21st day of October, 2024.

  CARRIED

13.

Confirmatory By-law

• Resolution Number: 253-2024
  Moved by: J. Duhaime
  Seconded by: R. Stack

  That By-law 85-2024 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Saugeen Shores is hereby read a first, second, and third time and finally passed and sealed this 21st day of October, 2024.

  CARRIED

14.

Adjournment

• Resolution Number: 254-2024
  Moved by: D. Huber
  Seconded by: R. Stack

  That this Regular Council meeting of October 21st, 2024, hereby adjourns at 7:59 p.m.

  CARRIED