October 6, 2025 Council Meeting Highlights

At its Regular Meeting on October 6, 2025, South Huron Council:

·         Presentation

o   The Youth Bluewater Tug Of War Team received a Mayor's Certificate of Congratulations. From Dashwood, ON they are the first team to represent not only Canada but all of North America at the GENSB International Tug-of-War tournament in the Netherlands! Of the 35 teams in the tournament, these champions finished 12th overall!

·         Received delegations:

o   Stacey Jeffery, Community Relations Manager, was joined by youth participant Karsyn to present details about the recent Youth Tourism Experience Day

o   Mike Ondrejika requested an exemption from the conditions of Consent Application C23-2025

·         Received staff reports/memos on topics including:

o   Consent Application File C23-2025 (Ondrejicka)

§   Council recommend to the County of Huron that the application C23-2025 be approved subject to the amended conditions

o   Removal of Holding Symbol Application SHu Z06-2025(Palen)

o   Surety Bond Policy Update

o   Annual Pool Programing Results (2025)

§  Council commended staff on the progress of programming and the lasting impact on the community

§  Council accepted amendments to the User Fee By-Law as of January 1, 2026 to include the following:

·         1. Jr Lifeguard Club in the amount of $95.00 + HST;

·         2. Masters Swim Team in the amount of $70.00 + HST;

·         3. Private Lessons (Children Under 14) – 2 Children in the amount of $170.00 + HST;

·         4. Private Lessons (Children Under 14) – 3 Children in the amount of $225.00 + HST

o   Municipal Modernization Strategy Update

§  Council received a report outlining recent work to modernize municipal operations that make them more efficient, enhance services, and that identify and address cybersecurity risks

o   Application to Repeal Heritage Designation By-Law #23-1993

§  Council authorized the Clerk to issue a Notice of Application received to Repeal By-Law #23-1993 for 12 Victoria Avenue East, Crediton, in accordance with s.32(1) (repeal of designating by-law, owner’s initiative) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

o   Procedural By-Law Review

§  Council will proceed with the review of the Procedural By-Law and proposed timeline as set out in the report, and selected Councillor Neeb and Councillor McCleod-Haggitt as the Council representatives to participate in this review.

o   2023-2026 Council Priorities – Q3 2025 Workplan

For a full review of the agendas, including items not listed here such as those under Communications, please see the video recording of these meetings on Youtube or read the official meeting minutes, which will be included in the next regular Council meeting agenda.