Council

That the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 23, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

That Council receives the report titled BASWR Municipal Services Corporation Business Case, report number CAO-01-07-2026, for information.

That the Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 6:05 p.m. to discuss: 7.1 A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; (Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling) 7.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (By-law Enforcement)

That the Council return to “Open Session” at 7:37 p.m.

That Council approves, in principle, proceeding with a Municipal Services Corporation as the preferred governance and operating model for Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling; And Further That Council supports a governance model for the BASWR Municipal Services Corporation consisting of one municipal representative from each member municipality for a minimum of a seven (7) member board with an option of two additional independent, skills-based voting directors, if agreeable by the remaining member municipalities; and And Further That Council support reserved shareholder powers for the BASWR Municipal Services Corporation to ensure that major matters remain subject to shareholder approval; and And Further That Council support the continuation of the existing BASWR Municipal Working Group and the Chief Administrative Officers as the Transition Committee through the implementation planning phase and with the Transition Committee providing recommendations to the member municipal Councils for final approval.

That Council receives the report titled Arena Ice Refrigeration Systems Analysis, report number RF-01-07-2026, for information.

That Council receives the report titled September Ice, report number RF-02-07-26, for information.

That Council supports the continued September Ice plant operations at the TCCC.

That Council instructs staff to investigate implementing a higher ice rental user fee during the month of September to commence in 2027 and report back with information.

Whereas The Municipality of South Bruce issued a Tender for the Teeswater Culross Community Centre metal roof repairs and for the Mildmay Carrick Community Centre ammonia room roof repairs; And Whereas no bids were received by the submission deadline; Now Therefore Be it Resolved That Council instructs staff to reach out directly to qualified roofing contractors to obtain proposals and costing for the roofs.

That Council supports MFOA’s letter to the Ministry of Infrastructure requesting that the doubling of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund be made permanent in advance of the allocations for the 2027 calendar year, helping municipalities to continue building housing-enabling infrastructure while preserving the economic value provided by existing infrastructure; And Further That this resolution and a copy of the letter be forwarded to the Ministry of Infrastructure and MPP Lisa Thompson.

That Council receives the report titled Regional Municipal Readiness Assessment Fund report number CAO-02-07-26 for information.

That Council directs staff to submit the following applications to Bruce Power through the Regional Municipal Readiness Assessment Fund for the following studies/initiatives: •Roads Need Study •Accessibility Review •Facility Conditions Assessment •Fire Hall – Shovel Ready Project •Strategic Plan Update

That Council receives the report titled Bruce County Official Plan - Update, report number CAO-03-07-26, for information.

That Council receives the report titled Chief Building Official's Activity Report, report # CBO-01-07-2026, for information.

That Council receives the report titled "Community Emergency Preparedness Grant Application-Update", EM-01-07-2026 for information.

That Council awards the mobile generator project to HH Electric for the purchase of a mobile generator and the single site connection at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre in the amount of $49,045.84 plus applicable HST, to be fully funded through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant.

That Council accepts the tender from MacDonnell Excavating Ltd. for the John Street Reconstruction, which includes the provisional items (sidewalk and retaining wall) in the amount of $565,404.50 plus applicable taxes; And Further That Council authorizes an amendment to the Capital Budget to include an additional $75,000.00 for this project, to be funded amongst the Roads, Storm and Sewer Reserves, as determined appropriate by the Treasurer; And Further That Council authorize the Operations Manager to execute, on behalf of the Municipality, any contracts or other documents required to authorize the works. Yes: Mark Goetz, Jeff Goetz, and Ron Schnurr No: Mark Ireland, Mike McDonagh, and Mike Niesen Motion:

That Council receives the report titled "Activity Report - Water/Wastewater", report number PW -02- 07-2026 and attachments, for information.

That Council approves and authorizes the Treasurer and the Mayor to sign the Tile Drainage Debenture 2026-07; And Further That Council approves and authorizes the Treasurer to sign the associated Offer to Sell.

That Council receives the report titled "2026 Election - Appointment of Joint Compliance Audit Committee", report number Election-01-07-26, for information.

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated July 14, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.

That the following By-Laws be Read, a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed and numbered as follows: 2026-43 Being a By-law to Impose Special Annual Drainage Rates Upon Land in Respect of which Money is Borrowed Under the Tile Drainage Act 2026-44 Being a By-law to Further Amend By-Law #2021-56 and authorize the signing of an Amending Agreement No. 3 between the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade 2026-45 Being a By-law to Establish and Appoint Citizens to the Bruce County Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 to 2030 Term of Council 2026-46 Being a By-law to Adopt a Recreation Programs Refund and Cancellation Policy

That we do now adjourn at 9:31 p.m., to meet again July 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or, at the call of the Mayor.