Council Highlights - November 10, 2025

November 10, 2025

Bruce C Project Municipal MOU

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the framework for cooperation between the Town of Saugeen Shores, the Municipality of Kincardine, and the County of Bruce to support the municipal participation in the federal Integrated Impact Assessment (IA) for the Bruce C Nuclear Project (the Project). The Memorandum of Understanding was approved to be amended with a slight change in the language under the Equity and Inclusion section, to include that the parties (to the MOU) would not advocate for meeting their needs at the expense of another or any other community in Bruce County.

This was carried, as amended.

Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification

Investigation of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification was identified as a 2025 Division Highlight for Community Services. This report outlines the research, criteria, and requirements of the program as well as the potential resources required for implementation. The report recommends that the Town not invest financially with the facility certification program at this time based on the analysis contained in the report.

This was received for information.

Striking Committee Report – November 10, 2025

Following the implementation of Procedural By-law 87-2024, certain amendments were being recommended to ensure the intent of Council is carried out in the conduct of the Council Meetings and meetings are run as efficiently as possible. Also, amendments were recommended to provide clarity on certain matters to Council, staff, and the public. Council suggested to refer the report back to Striking Committee for additional consideration and clarification around definitions included in the amendments.

This was referred back to the Striking Committee for additional consideration.

Bruce C Project Update

The purpose of this report was to provide Council with an update on the Impact Assessment (IA) process for the Bruce C Nuclear project, including next steps.

This was received for information.

IT Acceptable Use Policy Update

The Information Technology (IT) Acceptable Use Policy has been updated for 2025 with section 9, referring specifically to Generative Artificial Intelligence. Updates include guidance on proper use, standardization on Microsoft CoPilot as the primary Gen AI office platform, and references to Ontario Bill 194 which sets guidelines for Municipalities’ use of Generative AI including transparency and confidentiality.

This was carried.

Development Charges Treasurer’s Statement

The Development Charges Treasurer's Statements are annual financial reports, mandated by Ontario provincial regulation (O. Reg. 82/98), detailing the financial activity and balances within a municipality's development charge reserve funds for a given year.

This was received for information.

Heritage Property Demolition Request for 18 Huron Street North

In September the Town received correspondence from the property owner of 18 Huron Street North, known as the Captain Spence House, regarding a potential demolition of the garage and work shed on the property. The intent of the property owner is to rebuild as close to the original structures as possible. This is a Heritage Property with the heritage designating by-law including the “premises” located on the property. In accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), Council is to seek the advice of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee on such requests.

This was carried.

Pryde AWC Debenture No. 2

This report outlines the details of a Debenture By-Law with Infrastructure Ontario that will be brought forward as a By-law on November 24, 2025.

This was received for information.

Smart Beach Program Update

Phases 4 to 6 of the Smart Beach Program is a partnership between the Town of Saugeen Shores, University of Waterloo and Georgian College designed to promote beach safety. Phase 4 occurred in 2025, and this report provides a summary of activities and next steps.

This was received for information.

Communications endorsed by Council:

• Town of Bradford West Gwillmbury Resolution- Removing HST/GST from New Homes to Support Affordable Housing
• Municipality of Bluewater Resolution- Keeping Climate Change as a Foremost National Priority
• Town of Plympton-Wyoming Resolution- Conservation Fee Freeze
• Township of Stone Mills- Advocacy for Funding to Address EAB Infestation

By-laws: 

Council Passed By-law104-2025 to Authorize the Stop up and Close a Portion of Eckford Ave.