Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.

Be it resolved that Council receive the presentation from the County of Grey regarding County initiatives and program updates as information.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the June 3, 2026 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-011 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to bring back a final report for a decision on the Planning Service model, that will provide direction to “Opt In” or “Opt Out” of the hybrid model; and That Council waive procedure to allow present County staff to participate in the discussion.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-009 be received for information; and That Council supports the recommendation to not apply for the Development Charge Reduction Program at this time.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-010 be received for information; and That Council approve of the purchase of Market Block blk l pl 480 Dundalk; lt 1-10, 14-16 blk l pl 480 Dundalk; lt 10- 27 blk m pl 480 Dundalk; lt 24-28 blk j pl 480 Dundalk; part lanes block m plan 480 Dundalk closed by gs60280 part Toronto street closed by gs60280 pt lanes blk l pl 480 Dundalk closed by gs60280 pt 1, 2, 3 & 4 17r1883; lots 23 and 29 block j plan 480; pt Melancthon st pl 480 Dundalk, closed by gs139464 pt 1 17r732; pt laneways blk j pl 480 Dundalk closed by gs170741, gs170744 pt 20, 23 17r2830; Southgate and lt 1-5, 30-38 blk k pl 480 Dundalk; pt laneways blk k pl 480 Dundalk closed by gs170752, gs170754, gs170755, gs170756 pt 6, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 17r2830; Southgate, known municipally as 5 Keppel Street, Geographic Village of Dundalk, Township of Southgate; and That Council direct the Treasurer to secure a loan for the purchase of the property; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2026-055 being a by-law to authorize the purchase of 5 Keppel Street, Dundalk, between KPMG Inc. and the Corporation of the Township of Southgate. Yay (6): Mayor Milne, Deputy Mayor Dobreen, Councillor Rice, Councillor Ferguson, Councillor Shipston, and Councillor John Absent (1): Councillor Singh Soares

Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-037 be received for information; and That Council direct staff not to make any amendments to the current Zoning By-law respecting where Backyard Chickens are permitted or prohibited; That Council direct staff to prepare amendments to the Exotic Animal By-law to prohibit roosters, hens, ducks and other fowl; and That Council acknowledge and support the continued enforcement of the Township Zoning By-law provisions related to Backyard Chickens in areas where they are not permitted. Yay (4): Mayor Milne, Deputy Mayor Dobreen, Councillor Rice, and Councillor Shipston Nay (1): Councillor Ferguson Absent (2): Councillor John, and Councillor Singh Soares

Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-038 be received for information; and That Staff be directed to submit comments provided in Attachment 1 to report PL2026-038 to the Province.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-028 be received for information; and That Council approve the recommendations for the endorsement of the report for the Dundalk Water and Wastewater Treatment Reserve Capacity as prepared by Triton Engineering Services Ltd.; and That Council approves these reports to be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) District Office in Owen Sound and the Grey County Planning Department for their review and comment.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-020 be received for information; and That Council accepts the Petition for Drainage Works under Section 4 of the Drainage Act signed by Joseph Hoover, on behalf of Joseph Hoover (2025) Inc. and JHM (2025) Inc., owners of Pt. Lots 205, 206 and 207, Concession 2 SWTSR, in the Geographic Township of Proton; and That Council directs the Clerk to notify the petitioners and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority of its decision to proceed, as required by Section 5 of the Drainage Act; and That Tom Pridham, P.Eng., of R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd. be appointed as Engineer. That The Engineer is directed pursuant to Section 8(4) of the Drainage Act to combine the work with the report currently underway for improved drainage along Sideroad 75, as the areas requiring drainage are adjoining.

Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated June 17, 2026 for information.

Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated June 17, 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 by-law number 2026-056 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 June 17, 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 3:29PM.