Council · Regular
March 4, 2026
Township of Southgate Council
09:00 – 12:07 · 3h 7m
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
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 — Ken Melanson Director of Development Services — Lindsey Green Clerk — Phil Schram Chief Building Official — Taylor McMann Treasurer — Victoria Mance Junior Planner —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as amended.
- · Motion 2 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada Member Presentation by Sarah Hubble for information.
- · Motion 3 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the municipal road transfer presentation from Grey County for information.
- · Motion 4 added: Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the February 18, 2026 Council and Closed Session meetings as presented.
- · Motion 5 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PW2026-014 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to forward this report to the County of Grey.
- · Motion 6 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIN2026-010 be received for information; and That Council authorize Staff to utilize Canoe for single-source procurement of vehicles and equipment; and That Council waive Policy No. 5, which requires tender…
- · Motion 7 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report FIRE2026-004 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of by-law number 2026-020.
- · Motion 8 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-010 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2026-021 to rezone 112754 Grey Road 14 to allow construction of a farmhouse, horse and buggy barn, agricultural sap shed …
- · Motion 9 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-005 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of the draft amendments to Policy No. 86 – Electronic Participation in Council, Committees, Public Meetings and Committee of Adjust…
- · Motion 10 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-006 be received for information; and That Council approve the establishment of the Grey County Joint Compliance Audit Committee as required by the Municipal Elections Act for the 2026-2030 term; and …
- · Motion 11 added: Be it resolved that Staff Report CL2026-007 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2026-023 being a by-law to approve Policy No. 102 – Use of Corporate Logo Policy, as presented.
- · Motion 12 added: Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated March 4, 2026 save and except items 11.2 CL2026-008 - Strong Mayor Powers - In-year Budget Amendment Process, 11.6 Southgate Renewables - Neighbour Notifications, and 11.7 BWDSB …
- · Motion 13 added: Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2026-008 - Strong Mayor Powers - In-year Budget Amendment Process for information.
- · Motion 14 added: Be it resolved that Council receive item 11.6 Southgate Renewables - Neighbour Notifications for information.
- · Motion 15 added: Whereas the Minister of Education has stated the intention to remove the role of democratically elected English public school trustees; and Whereas there has been no formal public consultation to date, nor any fulsome and inclusive discuss…
- · Motion 16 added: Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated March 4, 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 17 added: Be it resolved that Council proceed into closed session at 11:27AM in order to address matters relating to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Se…
- · Motion 18 added: Be it resolved that Council proceed out of Closed Session at 12:06PM.
- · Motion 19 added: Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-024 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 March 4, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finall…
- · Motion 20 added: Be it resolved that Council adjourn the meeting at 12:07PM.
- · Attendance added: Brian Milne (present)
- · Attendance added: Barbara Dobreen (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: 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: Holly Malynyk (present)
- · Attendance added: Jason Rice (present)
- · Attendance added: Victoria Mance (present)
- · Participation added: Ken Melanson depart
- · Participation added: Phil Schram depart