2 février 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the agenda for the February 2, 2026, be approved as amended.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council receive the presentation from John Di Sebastiano and Harold Hugill, representing the Blue Haven Beach Cottagers Association, as information.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT the February 2, 2026 Consent Agenda items be received for information; and THAT the January 12, 2026 Council meeting minutes be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT By-law 5-2026, being a By-law to authorize an Encroachment Agreement with Peter and Joan Karstens be given first, second, third and final reading this 2nd day of February, 2026.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council direct staff to move forward with capital project FAC 26-07 being the installation of an exterior enclosed storage unit with gravel pad to house tables, chairs, and other event equipment currently stored in the gymnasium at th…
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council direct staff to advise the Zurich Minor Athletic Association that the use of a shipping container for outdoor storage at the Zurich Baseball Diamond is not permitted, and to work with the Association to identify an appropriate…
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council direct staff to advise the Zurich Minor Athletic Association that the use of a shipping container, as is, for outdoor storage at the Zurich Baseball Diamond is not permitted, and to work with the Association to identify an app…
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT By-law 7-2026, being a By-law to authorize the Amendment to Consent Agreement with Angela and Robert Fisher be given first, second, third and final reading this 2nd day of February, 2026.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT the Roadside Grass Cutting Tender for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 seasons be awarded to Brads Lawn Care in the amount of $71,500 plus HST for the 2026 base bid.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council direct Staff to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law (By-law 76-2023) to permit overnight parking between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., from November 15 to April 15 of each year, on the west side of Wellington Street b…
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council direct Staff to accommodate parallel parking stalls in the reconstruction design for Wellington Street from King Street (CR 84) to Richmond Street South.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT By-Law 6-2026, Being a By-law to authorize the Municipality of Bluewater to enter into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Pothole Prevent…
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council directs to staff to declare Vehicle 7060 surplus and dispose of the unit, and to retain the existing motor grader (Equipment 7075) temporarily to maintain fleet capacity until planned replacements are delivered.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council directs to staff to prepare a report on the current municipal fleet, including the full fleet list and options for efficiency improvements or adjustments to fleet capacity.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT By-Law 8-2026, Being a By-law to authorize the Municipality of Bluewater to enter into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General for the Fire Protection Grant (2…
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council receive the report titled, “2025/26 Strategic Priorities Chart Update”, as information.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT By-law 9-2026, being the February 2, 2026 Council Meeting Confirmatory By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 2nd day of February, 2026.
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT the February 2, 2026 Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 8:54pm.
   • · Attendance added: J. Becker (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Groot (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. Harris (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Hessel (absent)
   • · Attendance added: G. Lamport (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Walden (present)
   • · Attendance added: B. Whetstone (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Bailey (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chandra Alexander (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Kester (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie Off (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie McBride (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Erb (present)
   • · Attendance added: Klopp (present)
   • · Attendance added: Aaron Stewardson (present)