June 1, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the agenda for the June 1, 2026, Council meeting be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council receive the 2026 First Quarter Water and Waste Water System Operational Reports presented by Ontario Clean Water Agency as information.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council adopt the report for the Smith-Rader Municipal Drain dated April 30, 2026 as prepared by Headway Engineering; and THAT provisional By-law 51-2026 receive 1st and 2nd reading; and THAT the Court of Revision be scheduled for Jul…
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council of the Municipality of Bluewater supports the resolution made by the City of Kitchener calling on the Province of Ontario to implement a new housing-focused Heritage Helping Housing Building Grant of $10 million per year to en…
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council direct staff to reach out to the Ministry of Transportation regarding an update on Intersection Improvements on Highway 21 at Mill Rd/Cameron St (GWP 3060-22-00) and ‘The Square’, and to schedule a meeting between Bluewater Co…
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT the June 1, 2026 Consent Agenda items not otherwise dealt with be received for information; and THAT the May 19, 2026 Council meeting minutes be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT the correspondence dated May 14, 2026 from Tyler Bartelen regarding Short Term Rental location limits and Municipal Act Compliance be received for information.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT the correspondence from the Bayfield Agricultural Society dated May 23, 2026 requesting water at the 170th Bayfield Community Fair be received as information; and THAT Council direct Municipal Staff to work with Bayfield Agricultural …
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT the correspondence from the Bayfield Agricultural Society dated May 23, 2026 requesting water at the 170th Bayfield Community Fair be received as information; and THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report outlining the costs and o…
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council receives the report titled “Bayfield 150 Crosswalk Investigation” for information.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council direct staff to include the associated municipal costs for sidewalk installation for the Bayfield pedestrian crossover project on Highway 21 as part of 2027 Staff Presented Budget, pending final design and crosswalk location b…
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council directs Staff to purchase a 2026 John Deere 870P Motor Grader from Brandt Tractor Ltd in the amount of $622,500 Excluding HST through the Canoe Procurement Group Buying Program.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council defer discussion on the report entitled "Float Trailer Tender Results" to the June 15, 2026 meeting, and that staff obtain more information.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT BW-RDS-06-2026 being a request for proposal for Water, Sanitary and Stormwater System Master Plans be awarded to Agile Infrastructure Limited in the amount of $145,520.00 excluding HST.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council accept the report entitled, "Landfill Study Quotes and Timelines - Hay Landfill (CON 7 S PT LOT 15)" as information.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council accept the report titled “Bayfield Marina Awarded 2026 Blue Flag Status” for information.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council direct staff to report back on options for retiring the tennis court located at the end of Moore Court in St. Joseph at the conclusion of the current lease agreement in a manner consistent with the Recreation Master Plan; and …
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council pass By-law 56-2026 being a by-law to repeal By-law 17-2023 and adopt an Emergency Evacuation of Identified Municipal Facilities Policy and Procedure, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 1st day of …
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT By-law 53-2026, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with W.K. Elder & Sons Inc. to rent 32 acres, more or less, of municipal lands within the site located adjacent to the Hensall Lagoons at 39868 Rodgerville Road, be given first…
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT By-law 52-2026, Being a By-law to Adopt a Collection Policy be given first, second, and third reading and finally passed this 1st day of June, 2026.
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT By-law 54-2026, being a By-law to repeal By-law 88-2025 and amend By-law 72-2024 to provide for collection of the amended actual costs for the construction of the Wildwood Line Municipal Drain 2024 be given first, second, and third re…
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT By-law 55-2026, being a by-law to amend Schedule H of the 2026 Fees and Charges By-law 120-2025 to establish a cremation disinterment fee be given first, second, third reading and finally passed this 1st day of June, 2026.
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council move into closed session 7:29 pm at pm to discuss one matter pertaining to Municipal Act, 2001 S.239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and THAT the Acting CA…
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT By-law 57-2026, being the June 1, 2026 Council Meeting Confirmatory By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 1st day of June, 2026.
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT the June 1st, 2026 Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 8:27 pm.
   • · Attendance added: J. Becker (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Groot (absent)
   • · Attendance added: S. Harris (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Hessel (present)
   • · Attendance added: G. Lamport (absent)
   • · Attendance added: W. Sangster (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Walden (present)
   • · Attendance added: B. Whetstone (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chandra Alexander (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Kester (present)
   • · Attendance added: Aaron Stewardson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie Off (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maggie McBride (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Erb (present)
   • · Attendance added: Klopp (present)