The Shelburne Record

Regular Council Meeting

February 23, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Walter Benotto, Kyle Fegan, Len Guchardi, Wade Mills, Dan Sample, Lindsay Wegener

Absent (1): Shane Hall

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (17 motions)

17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting and the Committee of Adjustment meeting held February 9, 2026 be approved as presented and circulated.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Fegan
Carried
it Resolved that Council receives Report P2026-03 for information; AND THAT subject to comments and questions at the Council meeting, Council approves the request for a variance from the Sign By-law 30-1999 to grant relief from paragraph (3)(d) of section 4.04 to permit additional building fascia signs on the new commercial building at 801 Ojibway Road subject to all of the following requirements: THAT notwithstanding the requirements of the Sign By-law restricting the number of fascia signs per business frontage, secondary fascia signs shall be permitted on the south façade of the building, the east façade (Unit 1 - Osmows) and the west façade of the building (Unit 16 – Scotiabank) provided that the total fascia sign area on these building facades shall not exceed the lesser of 10% of the area of the architectural elevation of the building or unit or part thereof occupied by the business or 10 square metres of total sign area of secondary fascia sign area per business; THAT notwithstanding the requirements of the Sign By-law restricting the maximum size of fascia signs, the primary (north facing) fascia sign for each unit shall be permitted to a maximum size of 15% of the area of the architectural elevation of the unit or 20 square metres, whichever is less; THAT the owner shall obtain a MTO sign permit for each applicable sign, where required, and a building permit from the County of Dufferin for the proposed sign(s); and, THAT the proposed signs shall comply with all other
Moved by Councillor Fegan, seconded by Councillor Guchardi Be
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the request for a variance from the Sign By-law 30-1999 to grant relief from paragraph (2)(f) of section 4.04 to permit one (1) ground sign with backlighting in LED form rather than the lighting permitted under Section 3.06, for the new ground sign to be located at 407 Owen Sound Street, subject to the following: THAT a maximum of one (1) ground sign shall be permitted for the subject property and the proposed ground sign shall comply with all other requirements of the Sign By-law and a sign permit shall be obtained from the Town of Shelburne; THAT the following conditions shall apply: Hours of Operation: The digital display component of the sign shall be activated only during regular business hours of the establishment and shall not be illuminated outside the hours of regular operation; Brightness Control: The maximum brightness of the digital display shall not exceed 80% of its full capacity. Furthermore, the brightness shall be subject to additional reduction, following consultation and mutual agreement with the property owner, should legitimate complaints arise from neighbouring residents. Display Content: The digital display shall contain no motion, including but not limited to: scrolling, flashing, blinking, animated transitions, or any other moving elements. THAT the owner shall obtain a building permit and satisfy the requirements of the County of Dufferin for the proposed sign.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Guchardi
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from the Shelburne Curling Club be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Benotto
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Councillor Guchardi to the CDRC board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council.
Moved by Mayor Mills, seconded by Councillor Fegan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report CAO2026-01 regarding Shelburne Public Library Building & Property Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Shelburne for information; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk to execute the revised MOU dated January 26, 2026; AND THAT the 1991 Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Shelburne and Shelburne Public Library be rescinded upon execution of the MOU.
Moved by Councillor Fegan, seconded by Councillor Guchardi
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives report 2026-01 from the Treasurer with respect to the 2025 Council Statement of Remuneration.
Moved by Councillor Benotto, seconded by Councillor Wegener
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report FS 2026-02; AND THAT Council receives the 2025 Development Charge Schedule as presented and circulated.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Guchardi
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives staff report FS 2026-03 with respect to the Water and Wastewater (Sewer) Collection Policy Amendment; AND THAT Council adopts the Water & Wastewater (Sewer) Collection Policy as amended.
Moved by Councillor Benotto, seconded by Councillor Sample
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the resolution from the Town of Orangeville regarding Bill 21 - Protect our Food Act.
Moved by Councillor Wegener, seconded by Councillor Sample
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the resolution from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding enhancing school bus safety.
Moved by Councillor Benotto, seconded by Councillor Fegan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items under Communications as information.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Wegener
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT as per section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, subsection (b) Council enters closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Councillor Benotto, seconded by Councillor Guchardi
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rises from closed session to resume regular business.
Moved by Councillor Guchardi, seconded by Councillor Benotto
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the verbal update from the CAO be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Sample, seconded by Councillor Wegener
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 10-2026 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 February 23, 2026 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Guchardi, seconded by Councillor Benotto
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we now adjourn to meet at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Wegener, seconded by Councillor Sample
Carried

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