Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.

Be it resolved that Council receive the Dundalk water and wastewater presentation from Watson and Associates for information.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the December 17, 2025 Special Council and Closed Session meetings as presented; and That Council approve the minutes from the December 17, 2025 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-003 be received for information; and That Council approves the Dundalk Water and Wastewater Rate Study and the Dundalk Water System Financial Plan as prepared by Watson and Associates; and That Council consider approval of By-law No. 2026-006 – Water and Wastewater Rates By-law.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-001 be received for information; and That Council acknowledges the receipt of the 2025 Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Annual Management Review Meeting Minutes.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-002 be received for information; and That Council grant exemptions for Non-Eligible Curbside Collection fees for Not-for-Profit Organizations and Places of Worship

Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-004 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to proceed with Option #2.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIRE2026-001 be received for information; and That Council consider approval By-law number 2026-004 being a by-law to authorize a transfer payment agreement between the Province of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General and the Corporation of the Township of Southgate.

Be it resolved that Staff Report EDO2026-001 be received for information; and That Council revoke $15,000.00 of Community Improvement Plan funding previously approved to Canadian Fence and Hardware, located at 151 Eco Parkway, Dundalk; and That the revoked CIP funding be reallocated to another property for improvement.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-001 be received for information; and That Official Plan Amendment No. 10, being By-law 2026- 007 be considered for approval by Council; and That Staff be directed to forward Official Plan Amendment No. 10 to the County of Grey for review and approval.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-001 be received for information; and That Council approve a donation of $500 to the Grey County Truck Show.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-002 be received for information; and That Council approve 50% of the Township’s 2025 Operating Expenditures equal to $4,552,094; and That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect of this resolution.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-002 be received for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-005 being a by-law to authorize the County of Bruce to collect the dedicated tax funds allocation from the Ministry of Transportation.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-003 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to continue working with the Dundalk Lions Club for the purchase of the Dundalk Lions Medical Centre and adjacent parking lot, located at 53 Main Street West, Dundalk.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-001 be received for information; and That Council direct staff in any objectives or goals status; and That Council provide any other feedback or direction of the CAO for implementation in 2026.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-002 be received for information; and That this report be placed on the Township website for public access.

WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with two corporate boards has provided stability, accountability, and fairness for both plan members and employers for more than two decades; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has passed legislative changes to OMERS’ governance structure through Bill 68; and WHEREAS these changes would replace the current OMERS Sponsors Corporation with a new Sponsors Council that would lose its corporate status and independent resources; and WHEREAS the proposed model could allow pension decisions affecting municipal employers and employees to be made without meaningful municipal oversight, increasing financial risk for municipalities and local taxpayers; and WHEREAS municipalities are already under significant financial strain and cannot absorb additional pension costs without consequences for property taxes or local services; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Southgate does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68 and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of proceeding with these changes; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Counc

Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated January 21, 2026 save and except item 11.5 FIRE2026-003 - Raise the Ladder Fundraiser, for information.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-008 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its regular meeting held on January 21, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 3:31PM.