Council · Regular
January 21, 2026
Township of Southgate Council
13:00 – 15:31 · 2h 31m
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
Brenna Carroll Economic Development Officer — Cory Henry Public Works Manager - Water Operations — Derek Malynyk Fire Chief — Holly Malynyk Deputy Clerk — Jim Ellis Chief Administrative Officer — John Watson Public Works Manager - Waste and Roads — Kayla Best HR Manager — Ken Melanson Director of Development Services — Lindsey Green Clerk — Phil Schram Chief Building Official — Renee Knowles Deputy Treasurer — Taylor McMann Treasurer —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
- · Motion 2 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the Dundalk water and wastewater presentation from Watson and Associates for information.
- · Motion 3 added: Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the December 17, 2025 Special Council and Closed Session meetings as presented; and That Council approve the minutes from the December 17, 2025 Council and Closed Session meetings as pre…
- · Motion 4 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-003 be received for information; and That Council approves the Dundalk Water and Wastewater Rate Study and the Dundalk Water System Financial Plan as prepared by Watson and Associates; and That Counc…
- · Motion 5 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-001 be received for information; and That Council acknowledges the receipt of the 2025 Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Annual Management Review Meeting Minutes.
- · Motion 6 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-002 be received for information; and That Council grant exemptions for Non-Eligible Curbside Collection fees for Not-for-Profit Organizations and Places of Worship
- · Motion 7 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-004 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to proceed with Option #2.
- · Motion 8 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIRE2026-001 be received for information; and That Council consider approval By-law number 2026-004 being a by-law to authorize a transfer payment agreement between the Province of Ontario as represented by…
- · Motion 9 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report EDO2026-001 be received for information; and That Council revoke $15,000.00 of Community Improvement Plan funding previously approved to Canadian Fence and Hardware, located at 151 Eco Parkway, Dundalk; and…
- · Motion 10 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report EDO2026-002 be received for information; and That Council approve 2627561 Ontario Inc for Community Improvement Plan project funding for building improvements to the property located at 37 Main St E, Dundal…
- · Motion 11 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-001 be received for information; and That Official Plan Amendment No. 10, being By-law 2026-007 be considered for approval by Council; and That Staff be directed to forward Official Plan Amendment No…
- · Motion 12 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-001 be received for information; and That Council approve a donation of $500 to the Grey County Truck Show.
- · Motion 13 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-002 be received for information; and That Council approve 50% of the Township’s 2025 Operating Expenditures equal to $4,552,094; and That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary …
- · Motion 14 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-002 be received for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-005 being a by-law to authorize the County of Bruce to collect the dedicated tax funds allocation from the Ministry of Transporta…
- · Motion 15 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-003 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to continue working with the Dundalk Lions Club for the purchase of the Dundalk Lions Medical Centre and adjacent parking lot, located a…
- · Motion 16 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-001 be received for information; and That Council direct staff in any objectives or goals status; and That Council provide any other feedback or direction of the CAO for implementation in 2026.
- · Motion 17 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-002 be received for information; and That this report be placed on the Township website for public access.
- · Motion 18 added: WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, polic…
- · Motion 19 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated January 21, 2026 save and except item 11.5 FIRE2026-003 - Raise the Ladder Fundraiser, for information.
- · Motion 20 added: Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report FIRE2026-003 – Raise the Ladder fundraiser campaign as information.
- · Motion 21 added: Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated January 21, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
- · Motion 22 added: Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-008 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its regular meeting held on January 21, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, fin…
- · Motion 23 added: Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 3:31PM.
- · Attendance added: Brian Milne (present)
- · Attendance added: Barbara Dobreen (present)
- · Attendance added: Jason Rice (present)
- · Attendance added: Jim Ferguson (present)
- · Attendance added: Martin Shipston (present)
- · Attendance added: Joan John (present)
- · Attendance added: Member Monica Singh Soares (present)
- · Attendance added: Jim Ellis (present)
- · Attendance added: Lindsey Green (present)
- · Attendance added: Derek Malynyk (present)
- · Attendance added: Kayla Best (present)
- · Attendance added: Taylor McMann (present)
- · Attendance added: John Watson (present)
- · Attendance added: Cory Henry (present)
- · Attendance added: Ken Melanson (present)
- · Attendance added: Phil Schram (present)
- · Attendance added: Brenna Carroll (present)
- · Attendance added: Renee Knowles (present)
- · Attendance added: Holly Malynyk (present)
- · Participation added: Joan John depart
- · Participation added: Joan John arrive