Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held September 22 2025 be approved as presented and circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report P2025-09 as information; AND THAT subject to the consideration of any input received at the public meeting, By-law 39-2025, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 38-2007, as amended, by adding new provisions to permit a Medical Office in the Employment (M1 and M1-F) Zone for specified properties and establishing parking and access regulations for the Downtown Commercial Zone (C1), be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Gracison Developments Incorporated regarding the request to maintain servicing allocation for 600 Main Street East, Shelburne be received as information; AND THAT Council hereby re-establishes a water and sewer servicing reserve of 43 m3/day for the Stage 1 area for the completion of the residential development of 600 Main Street East, Shelburne as a priority project, with the final allocation of servicing capacity to be considered at the time of conditional draft plan of subdivision/condominium or site plan approval subject to confirmation of adequate remaining capacity at that time.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receive report ED2025-03 regarding the development of the Commissary Kitchen facility at Fiddle Park, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives the staff report FS 2025-10 with respect to 2026 Budget Framework for information; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff regarding the Draft 2026 Operating Budget to: Prepare a Draft 2026 Operating Budget to include an overall tax rate increase not to exceed 5%. Include the following positions two (2) new positions of Full Time Payroll and Benefits Coordinator and a full time Operations Labourer for Parks starting Q1 2026. Allocate a portion (if necessary) of the estimated savings recognized from the transition to OPP to maintain a maximum of 5% tax rate in 2026 and allocate the balance of the estimated OPP contract savings to an unrestricted reserve.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives the staff report FS 2025-11 with respect to the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Program (MISA); AND WHEREAS the Municipality of the Town of Shelburne has eligible costs directly linked to the March 2025 ice storm; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne hereby requests assistance under the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Program; AND FURTHER THAT, Carey Holmes, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer is given delegated authority to verify and attest to the accuracy of the application package to be submitted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the fee waiving request of $140.00 from the Shelburne Kinsmen Club for their toll gate event at the three sides of the Main/Owen Sound St. intersection October 13, 2025 be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 40-2025 being a By-law to designate a section of Highway 89 within the jurisdiction of the Town of Shelburne as a pedestrian crossover be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 41-2025 being a By-law to authorize the Council to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne and Integrated Maintenance and Operations Services Inc (IMOS) be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 42-2025 being a by-law to appoint Municipal Committee and Board Members for the 2022-2026 Term of Council be approved.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the resolution from the Township of Melancthon regarding the future of natural gas in Ontario.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the items listed under Communications for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 43-2025 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 October 6, 2025 be approved.

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives the staff report FS 2025-10 with respect to 2026 Budget Framework for information; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff regarding the Draft 2026 Operating Budget to: 1. Prepare a Draft 2026 Operating Budget to include an overall tax rate increase not to exceed 5%. 2. Include the following positions two (2) new positions of Full Time Payroll and Benefits Coordinator and a full time Operations Labourer for Parks starting Q1 2026. 3. Allocate a portion (if necessary) of the estimated savings recognized from the transition to OPP to maintain a maximum of 5% tax rate in 2026 and allocate the balance of the estimated OPP contract savings to an unrestricted reserve.

Whereas the Province of Ontario filed enabling regulations in December 2019, to prescribe the locations, fines, and signage for municipalities to utilize Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras (ASE) as a tool to address speeding and improve public safety. Whereas the Province’s ASE legislative framework, together with provincial encouragement in 2019, has led municipalities such as Shelburne to implement ASE technology, implemented on September 5, 2025, to improve safety, reduce speeding, and prevent serious collisions and fatalities. Whereas the Provincial government, through the Ministry of Transportation, is responsible for the legislation, regulations and program standards governing municipal ASE programs. Whereas some municipalities have implemented ASE incorrectly, Shelburne is part of the vast majority of municipalities who have implemented best practices endorsed by the Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Traffic Council - including speed thresholds - that prioritize public safety, resulting in safer roads. Whereas the Province of Ontario is charging provincial fees and charges for every ASE ticket and collecting an estimated 20 to 30 percent in fees from each ASE ticket revenue. Whereas reducing vehicle speeds helps create calmer, safer neighbourhoods that encourage people to use active forms of transportation and to be active in their communities. Whereas Shelburne is working to improve road safety and supports Vision Zero, through its ASE program and complement