Council Highlights - January 26, 2026
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January 26, 2026
Moore Bridge EA Recommendations
Council heard a report that outlined the findings of the Moore Bridge Project Planning Study, including background, environmental and technical considerations, review of alternatives, and recommendation for the preferred solution.
Council requested a deferral to the spring to allow them to view Moore Bridge after the winter.
This was deferred.
Water and Wastewater By-law Update
Council heard a report regarding the Water and Wastewater By-law that is an all-encompassing document governing the administration of the water and wastewater assets of the Town. The proposed By-law replaces three existing by-laws (By-laws 117-99, 89-2001, and 52-2004) to modernize and formalize practices related to water and wastewater systems and users. The Water and Wastewater By-law and related Fees and Charges By-law will be presented at a future Council meeting after feedback is incorporated.
This was carried.
Preferred New Fire Station Location
An initial location report was delivered to Council on August 11, 2025, which received feedback with regards to revisiting new and present locations due to concerns over the proximity to Saugeen District Senior School. The location of 1240 Mackenzie Road, Port Elgin, is presented for Council’s consideration as the preferred location in advance of design and engineering scheduled for 2026.
This was carried.
Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit – Host Municipality – Gas Tax
Council received a report regarding a request to approve a By-law to authorize the County of Bruce to collect the Gas Tax Funds from the Ministry of Transportation on behalf of Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit.
This was carried.
Release of Instrument No. R349399 – 226 Shore Road
Council received a report regarding Instrument No. R249399, an agreement between the Town of Saugeen Shores and the Estate of William D. Leslie executed May 15, 2000, can be released from the lands municipally known as 226 Shore Road as the terms and conditions contained therein have been satisfied.
This was carried.
Bruce C Project Municipal MOU – Final
The Councils of the Town of Saugeen Shores, Bruce County and the Municipality of Kincardine have reviewed and endorsed a MOU that establishes a collaborative framework for municipal participation in the federal Integrated Impact Assessment (IA) and community readiness for the Bruce C Nuclear Project. Through the review and consideration of the MOU, the Municipality of Kincardine has requested some minor additions be incorporated.
This was carried.
Communication endorsed by Council:
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AMO Correspondence - Tell the Province that OMERS Governance Matter to Municipalities
Business Arising from Closed Session
Mayor L. Charbonneau reported that during the Closed to Public Session, Council approved Closed to Public minutes and discussed matters and provided direction relative to advice subject to solicitor-client privilege from the Town’s Solicitor regarding the CCV January 2026 Legal Update and received a legal update regarding BASWR.
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