June 1 Council Meeting Highlights

At its Regular Meeting on June 1, 2026, South Huron Council:

·         Received delegations/presentations:

o   U16 Boys South Huron Sabres – OMHA Champions!

o   Huron Shores Area Transit – 2025 Annual Report

·         Received staff reports/memos on topics including:

o   Tender Results for Construction of a New Fire Station in Dashwood – Budget Amendment

§  accepted the tender from the lowest bidder AUBI/Agri-Urban Building Inc. and authorized award of contract for the construction of a Fire Station at 177 Centre Street South, Dashwood in the amount of $3,664,768.00, excluding HST

§  approved an amendment to the Budget for the Dashwood Fire Station Replacement capital project in the amount of $618,441.90; and authorized the Budget amendment to be funded as follows: $335,000.00 from debenture and $283,441.90 from the Fire Capital Replacement Reserve.

o   Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, 2025 Inspection Report for the South Huron Drinking Water System

o   2024-2025 Annual Closed Stephen Landfill Status Report

o   Results of Annual DWQMS Management Review

o   Tender Results for Huron Park Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades

§  accept the tender from the low bidder Finnbilt General Contracting Limited and authorize award of a contract for the Huron Park Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades in the amount of $4,159,383.33 (including HST)

o   Results of 2026 Request for Proposals for Engineering Services

§  accepted the proposal received from B.M. Ross and Associates Limited and authorized the award of a professional services contract to B.M. Ross and Associates Limited for engineering services related to the following projects:

·         a) Design, approvals, tendering, contract administration and inspection services for the Main Street South Reconstruction (Victoria Street to Sanders Street) in the amount of $166,165.00 plus HST.

·         b) Design, approvals, and preparation of a tender for the Andrew Street Reconstruction (John Street to Sanders Street) in the amount of $32,624.00 plus HST, and future services for tendering, contract administration and site inspection in the amount of $47,067.00 plus HST, subject to Council approval of a future Budget.

·         c) Design, approvals and preparation of a tender for Repairs to Kirkton Road Structure #1079 in the amount of $22,500.00 plus HST and future services for tendering, contract administration and site inspection in the amount of $24,500.00 plus HST, subject to Council approval of a future Budget.

·         d) Design, approvals and preparation of a tender for Repairs to Airport Line Structure #1006 in the amount of $13,000.00 plus HST and future services for tendering, contract administration and site inspection in the amount of $15,000.00 plus HST, subject to Council approval of a future Budget.

·         e) Design, approvals and preparation of a tender for the Replacement of the Exeter Water Tower Vertical Fill Pipe in the amount of $9,918.00 plus HST and future services for tendering, contract administration and site inspection in the amount of $12,089.00 plus HST, subject to Council approval of a future Budget.

·         f) Design, approvals and preparation of a tender for South Road Watermain extension (Corbett line to Grand Bend Line) in the amount of $19,313.00 plus HST and future services for tendering, contract administration and site inspection in the amount of $41,424.00 plus HST, subject to Council approval of a future Budget

o   Memorandum of Understanding – United Way Perth-Huron

§  approved the Memorandum of Understanding and the by-law being brought back for the required three readings

o   Municipality - BIA Consultation and Engagement Procedure for the approved Connecting Link projects

§  endorsed the Procedure as the administrative framework for implementation

For a full review of the agenda, including items not listed here such as those under Communications, please see the Agendas and Minutes page at SouthHuron.ca. A video recording of the meeting is available on the municipal Youtube channel. The official meeting minutes will be included in the next regular Council meeting agenda.