Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Special Council Meeting held August 24, 2026 and the Regular Council meeting held August 24, 2026 be approved as presented and circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Shan Lekhi regarding The Loft at 443 Main be received as information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report CAO2026-05 for information; AND THAT staff be directed to include up to $150,000 in the draft 2027 budget for consideration by the next Council for the Town of Shelburne to issue an RFP to hire a consultant, oversee the project, to complete a facility condition audit and services feasibility review of the Centre Dufferin Recreation Centre (CDRC); AND THAT the up to $150,000 cost of the facility condition audit and services feasibility review of the CDRC be based on showing the cost as a 2027 special purpose levy and listed separately; AND THAT THE facility condition audit and indoor recreation services feasibility review of the CDRC include but not be limited to, the building current and future capital needs, estimated capital costs for a building renovation or expansion on the existing property to potentially incorporate new indoor recreation services and the estimated operating costs; AND THAT the Town of Shelburne support in principle the Non-Resident Framework for Core Recreation Programs of the Town of Orangeville to establish access to a range of recreation services at the resident rate, including indoor aquatics, for Shelburne residents; AND THAT the potential to establish formal partnerships with the Town of New Tecumseth be initiated and explored including contributions from the Town of Shelburne to capital costs, and annual operating costs related to their planned new recreation centre which includes an indoor pool and oth

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Shelburne had previously received and accepts the Township of Amaranth’s sixty (60) days’ notice of withdrawal from the CDRC Board of Management, effective August 1, 2026; AND THAT Council reaffirms their direction and support, maintained over the past two terms of Council, that the CDRC transition to a direct service area of the Town of Shelburne and that CDRC Board be dissolved; AND THAT Council does not support any amendments, changes, or revisions to the existing CDRC Board of Management Agreement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report LS2026-15 for information; AND THAT Council approve Option 3 - maintain the current prohibition and not proceed with a backyard hen pilot program.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report LS2026-13 for information; AND THAT that the Town of Shelburne not opt into Ontario's Provincial Electric Kick-Scooter Pilot Program; AND THAT the Town continue to prohibit the operation of e-scooters on municipal roads, sidewalks, parks, and trails in accordance with applicable provincial legislation and municipal bylaws; AND THAT the Town request the Province implement enhanced regulations and legislation governing the use and operation of e-scooters, including mandatory licensing, insurance requirements and that the Highway Traffic Act be reviewed and amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives staff report FS 2026-07 with respect to the August 31 2026 Financial Report for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives Report P2026-13 for information; AND THAT Council objects to the designation of additional land for new estate residential land uses in the Township of Amaranth Official Plan, including the land along the south side of County Road 11 and any other land in close proximity to the boundaries of the Town of Shelburne where potential land use conflicts with existing and future industrial uses or other planning concerns may arise as summarized in Report P2026-13; AND THAT Council supports the recommendation of the Township of Amaranth staff report dated September 2, 2026, regarding the Official Plan, namely the recommended deferral of proposed changes to the mapped extent of land designated for estate residential uses; AND THAT Council requests that the Township of Amaranth defer consideration of adoption of the new Official Plan to allow sufficient time for adequate review and consultation with the Town regarding the proposed changes impacting Shelburne and until the requirements of the Planning Act, specifically the requirement to give notice to adjoining municipalities within one kilometre a minimum of 20 days before holding a statutory public meeting, including notice to the Town of Shelburne, have been fully complied with; AND THAT a copy of this resolution and Report P2026-13 be submitted to the Township of Amaranth and copied to the County of Dufferin as the approval authority for the Township’s new Official Plan

Community Watch programs have a long history of success in communities across Canada by encouraging neighbourhood awareness, communication, and cooperation; And Whereas these programs can help prevent crime, strengthen connections among neighbours, and promote the timely and appropriate reporting of suspicious activity; And Whereas a Community Watch Program should complement professional policing by focusing on awareness, connection, prevention, and appropriate reporting—never confrontation or vigilantism; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council for the Town of Shelburne supports, in principle, the establishment of a Community Watch Program within the Town of Shelburne, in collaboration with the Dufferin OPP Detachment Board, Dufferin OPP, residents, and community partners; And Further, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Dufferin OPP Detachment 2 Board.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the resolution from the Town of Parry Sound seeking province-wide regulations regarding e-scooters.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items under Communications as information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 36-2026 being a By-law to confirm certain proceedings of the Council of the corporation of the Town of Shelburne for its regular council meeting held September 14, 2026 be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT we now adjourn to meet at the call of the Mayor.