Bruce County Council

That the minutes of the April 2, 2026 Council meeting be approved as circulated.

That the Memorandums of Understanding between the County of Bruce and the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, and Maitland Valley Conservation Authority attached to Report PD-2026-015 be endorsed; and further That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign the Memorandums of Understanding.

That staff be directed to submit the recommended comments identified in Report PD-2026-18 to the Province through the Environmental and Regulatory Registries of Ontario.

That Council direct staff to make the recommended changes outlined in Sections 1 and 3 in the attached ‘Recommendations and Options per Report PD-2026-019’; That Council direct staff to make the recommended changes (rightmost column) in the attached ‘Provincial Comment Matrix’ and the attached recommended changes to Schedule ‘A’ and Schedule ‘C’ attached to Report PD-2026-019; That Council direct staff to share the updated draft new Bruce County Official Plan and related materials with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing indicating intent to proceed with scheduling of the statutory Open House and Public Meeting. A recorded vote was requested: For Against Abstain Conflict Warden Luke X Charbonneau Deputy Warden Don X Murray Councillor Kenneth X Craig Bruce County Council Minutes – April 23, 2026 For Against Abstain Conflict Councillor Mark Goetz X Councillor Steve X Hammell Councillor Jay Kirkland X Councillor Milt McIver X Councillor Chris X Peabody Results 5 3 0 0

That the following by-laws be approved: By-law 2026-019 being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Treasurer for the Corporation of the County of Bruce; and By-law 2026-020 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Bruce and the Huron Shores ATV Club, and between the Corporation of the County of Bruce and the South Bruce Peninsula ATV Club to authorize the use by the clubs of the trails located on County lands.

That Council support the correspondence from the Bluewater District School Board.

That Council support the correspondence from Tax Policy Canada with respect to a motion of support for a Property Tax Reassessment in Ontario.

That Council proceed to a Closed Session Meeting, in accordance with the following section(s) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, Section 239 (2): (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; to discuss the following matters: a. Unauthorized Work and Damage to Bruce County Rail Trail; b. Donation of Land to the County; c. Potential Property Acquisition; d. Grey Bruce Board of Health Appointments; and e. Minutes - April 2, 2026.

That Rod Anderson, Ken Craig and Steve Hammell be appointed to the Grey Bruce Board of Health until their successors are appointed in the next term of council.

That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2026-021, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 23rd day of April 2026.

That the meeting of Bruce County Council adjourn at 11:52 a.m.