June 15, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 14, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the agenda for the June 15, 2026, Council meeting be amended by adding one in camera item, being One matter pertaining to Municipal Act, 2001 S.239(2)(k); and, THAT the agenda be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the June 15, 2026 Consent Agenda items be received for information; and THAT the May 14, 2026 Special Council meeting minutes, the June 1, 2026 Council meeting minutes and the June 8, 2026 Special Council meeting minutes be approved a…
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council supports the resolution passed by the County of Prince Edward Council on May 26, 2026 regarding the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council supports the resolution passed by the County of Prince Edward Council on May 26, 2026 regarding Sustainable Funding for Public Heath Units.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT the presentation by Florence Witherspoon and Liz Higgins-Sager regarding the Magnetic Moments – MRI for Huron County Campaign be received for information; and THAT Council direct staff to bring back a report as part of the 2027 Staff …
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT the correspondence dated June 4, 2026 from Tyler Bartelen requesting public disclosure of the legal review regarding STR location limits be received for information.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council receive the Notice of Study Commencement - Intersection Improvements on Highway 21 at Mill Road, Cameron Street and The Square as information.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council initiate a housekeeping update to the Bluewater Zoning By-law specific to holding language in the Bayfield Settlement Area; and THAT Council direct staff to circulate the draft amendment for public review under the Planning Ac…
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council receive the Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law Annual Review report as information.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council grants an exemption from Noise By-law 57-2024 to play amplified music outside at a private wedding from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am on Saturday, June 27, 2026, on private property at 162 Brock Avenue in Hensall, on condition that the …
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT BW-RDS-08-2026 being a request for proposal for consulting services for the design of the replacement of bridge structure B76 on Ausable Line be awarded to Driven Engineering in the amount of $39,375 excluding HST.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council direct Staff to procure a float trailer through a competitive procurement process, allowing for negotiation as provided for in Bluewater’s Purchasing and Procurement Policy.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT By-law 60-2026, being a By-law to enter into a lease renewal agreement with the Bayfield International Croquet Club be given first, second, third and final reading, and finally passed this 15th day of June, 2026.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT By-law 59-2026, Being a by-law to enter into a Bayfield Farmers Market License Agreement with the Huron County Farmers’ Market Network for the use of a portion of Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield, be given first, second, and third reading…
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council receive the report regarding the provincial Bring-Your-Own Alcohol (BYO) framework at outdoor public events for information; and THAT Council direct staff not to opt into the provincial BYO framework at this time; and THAT sta…
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council receive the Bayfield Agricultural Society Request for Water report for information; and THAT Council approves the request from Bayfield Agricultural Society for the provision of municipal water to fill a paddle boat lagoon rid…
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council receive the Development Charge Reduction Program report for information purposes.
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council of the Municipality of Bluewater initiate a zoning By-law amendment to modify 3.23.4 of the General Provision section of the zoning by-law to permit a limited number of hens on properties with single detached dwelling units wi…
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council direct staff to prepare and bring forward a report outlining the process and requirements for initiating a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the keeping of chickens on properties containing single detached dwelling; and THAT C…
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council move into closed session 7:40 pm at pm to discuss One matter pertaining to Municipal Act, 2001 S.239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (12 Parkside …
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT By-law 61-2026, being the June 15th, 2026 Council Meeting Confirmatory By-law be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 15th day of June, 2026.
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT the June 15th, 2026 Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 8:54pm.
   • · Attendance added: Klopp (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Becker (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Groot (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. Harris (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Hessel (present)
   • · Attendance added: G. Lamport (present)
   • · 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)
   • · Participation added: Member Hessel recuse
   • · Participation added: Member Hessel arrive