Council Meeting

Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.

Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the June 17, 2026 Council meeting as presented.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIRE2026-007 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of the proposed Firework By-law exemption request received from Jackie Beacon for September 5th or 6th, depending on the weather.

Be it resolved that Staff Report LIB2026-001 be received for information; and That Council approve the replacement of the library air conditioning at the cost of $18,839.40 plus HST to Zeke Air Heating & Cooling Inc.; and That Council approve funding for this project to be drawn from Library reserves.

Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-025 be received for information; and That Staff post the Treasurer’s Statement on the Township’s website and issue to the Minister of Municipal Affairs upon request to fulfill Council’s obligation under section 43(2.1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Bill 60 (Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025).

Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-022 be received for information; and That Council approve staff proceeding with a recruitment and interview process for Integrity Commissioner services, rather than issuing a Request for Proposals; and That Council support staff in continuing to collaborate with the County of Grey and its lower-tier member municipalities throughout the recruitment and interview process.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-023 be received for information; and That Council grant an exemption to Noise by-law 2021- 132 for Lynda Amorgowich on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11:00PM to 1:00AM, on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-012 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to submit comments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing expressing the Township of Southgate's interest in further exploring the implementation of a Water and Wastewater Public Corporation service delivery model.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-013 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to release the RFT for Architect and Engineering Services for the Keppel Street Municipal Facilities; and That Council approve funding the services through the Administration Reserve.

Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-014 be received for information; and That Council opt in to the Grey County Hybrid Planning Model; and That Council direct staff to work with Grey County to finalize the MOU to bring back to Council for final approval; and That the Township of Southgate will transition to the new Grey County Hybrid Planning Model effective January 1, 2027. Yay (5): Mayor Milne, Deputy Mayor Dobreen, Councillor Rice, Councillor Ferguson, and Councillor Singh Soares Nay (1): Councillor John Absent (1): Councillor Shipston

Be it resolved that Staff Report HR2026-010 be received for information; and That Council approve the use of the following comparators for the market evaluation: Grey Highlands, Municipality of Brockton, Municipality of Chatsworth, Municipality of Meaford, Town of Hanover, Town of Shelburne, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Township of Wellington North, Municipality of West Grey; and That Council approve the use of other municipalities if required due to specialized positions that may not be available in the approved list of comparators.

Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated July 2, 2026 save and except item 11.4 PL2026-040 - Edgewood Greens Phase 9 Agreement - Minor Amendment for information.

Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-040 - Edgewood Greens Phase 9 Agreement - Minor Amendment for information.

Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated July 2, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.

Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 10:01AM in order to address matters relating to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Sec239(2)(b))(Subject: CAO Review - 6 Month Update); and That all those required remain in attendance.

Be it resolved that Council proceed out of Closed Session at 10:57AM.

Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-059 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 July 2, 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 11:00AM.