Council

That the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 14, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

That Council receives the report titled "Fire Department Update", report number FD-01-04-2026 for information.

That Council receives the report titled "Public Works Activity Report", report number PW-02-04-2026 for information.

That Council authorize staff to proceed with a formal quotation process, as provided for in the Purchasing Policy, for the purchase of a new 1/2 ton, four wheel drive, four door pick-up truck to replace the 2014 Ford F150 - Unit # 14-22 and bring back for final approval; And Further That Council declares Unit # 14-22 as surplus to be sold "as is" via public auction, with the surplus proceeds to be applied to the cost of the new truck.

That Council instructs staff to bring forward a fleet policy at a future meeting formalizing the plan put forth in report number FIN-2025-01-2.

That Council authorizes the Operations Manager, to evaluate and award the tree harvesting project following receipt of the quotes, using his sole discretion.

That Council receives the report titled "Activity Report - Water/Wastewater", report number PW -03- 04-2026 and attachments, for information.

That Council receives the report titled "Procedural By-law Update 2", report number Clerk-02-04-26, for information.

That Council ratify the appointment of Erin Miller to the Culross and Teeswater Cemetery Board, and reflected in the consolidated Appointments By-Law.

That Council receives the Accounts listing dated April 28, 2026 in the amount of $423,332.05.

That the minutes of the following committees and/or boards be received as presented to Council:  Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling - March 18, 2026  Tourism Committee - October 21, 2025

That the copy of letter to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, sent from the Drinking Water Source Protection regarding Changes to Ontario Conservation Authorities be received for information.

That the resolution received by Council from the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, relating to the reduced quality of Tar and Chip surface treatment, be noted and filed.

That the following By-Laws be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2026-32 Being a By-law to Permit and Control the Operation of Off-Road Vehicles and Snowmobiles on Highways and the Use of Municipally Owned Lands and Trails Under the Jurisdiction of The Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce 2026-33 Being A By-Law to Govern the Calling, Place and Proceedings of Meetings (Procedure By-Law) 2026-34 Being a By-law to Appoint a By-Law Enforcement Officer for the enforcement of the Off-Road Vehicles By-law

That the Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 7:08 p.m. to discuss: 12.1 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the Council return to “Open Session” at 8:25 p.m.

That the following By-Law be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2026-35 Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce

That we do now adjourn at 8:26 p.m., to meet again May 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or, at the call of the Mayor.