Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held June 22, 2026 be approved as presented and circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Dr. Ted Vandevis regarding Stevenson Memorial Hospital Build Status Update be received as information; AND THAT the request for $100,000 donation be

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation regarding a Shelburne community wellness, recreation and diagnostic health centre be received as information; AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare a report by the end of September 2026 for Council's consideration regarding the legislative, operational, financial, and implementation considerations for such infrastructure projects.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives staff report FS 2026-06 with respect to the Budget Policy; AND THAT Council adopts the Budget Policy as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report LS2026-12 for information; AND THAT Council repeals By-laws 11-1999, 43-2004 and 53-2005 being by-laws to regulate the use of municipal sidewalks within the downtown business area; AND THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law 29-2026 being a by-law to regulate the use of municipal sidewalks.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from the Terry Fox Run for the waiving of fees for Natasha Paterson Memorial Park be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the resolution from the Town of Petawawa regarding sustainable provincial grant funding for fire services in Ontario.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the resolution from Tay Valley Township regarding reinstating the requirements for compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015; AND WHEREAS municipal asset management plans and the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario have identified that municipalities have significant state-of-good-repair backlogs and renewal needs for infrastructure; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario doubled the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) from $200M/year to $400M/year for 2021-2026 but has not publicly committed to maintaining this level of funding beyond 2026; AND WHEREAS the OCIF has become a vital and indispensable resource for municipalities, assisting them with improving their asset management programs and meeting community-preserving infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS increased geopolitical uncertainty is threatening the economic prosperity of Canada, Ontario, and every municipality; AND WHEREAS municipal infrastructure is a key enabler and preserver of economic prosperity; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) has heard from its members and their municipalities concerns regarding the potential erosion

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT as per section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, subsection (b) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise from closed session to resume regular business.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Ward & Uptigrove - HR Consultants be received as information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 30-2026 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 July 13, 2026 be approved.

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