Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Regular Council Meeting dated Tuesday, May 26, 2026 as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Michelle MacDonald, HR Advisor, Ward & Uptigrove Human Resources to address Council AND FURTHER THAT Michelle MacDonald, be appointed as Acting Clerk for the purposes of the May 26, 2026 closed session discussion as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council resolve itself into a meeting that is closed to the public at 1:57 p.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, under the provisions of Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees- Chief Administrative Officer Development Plan Update.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the May 12, 2026 Closed Council Meeting be approved as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received the Chief Administrative Officer Development Plan Update and provided direction as discussed in closed session.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the May 12, 2026 , Regular Council Meeting be approved as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Carley Dixon and Shannon Glassford from RJ Burnside & Associates Limited, to address Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Carley Dixon and Shannon Glassford, RJ Burnside & Associates Limited regarding Town of Grand Valley, water, wastewater and stormwater updates; AND FURTHER THAT Council receives the 2025 Town of Grand Valley Annual Performance Reports for Municipal Stormwater Management System and Water and Wastewater Capacity

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Melody Johnson, Senior Consultant, Bluesky Energy Consulting Inc., to address Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Melody Johnson, Senior Consultant, Bluesky Energy Consulting Inc. regarding septic haulage. AND FURTHER THAT OCWA be asked about this when they come; AND FURTHER THAT they provide some clarity around current organic loading.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the public question new property tax payment methods received from Jay Vas; AND FURTHER THAT the resident be responded to that Council will not be switching back and advise him of other methods of payment.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Update – Credit Card Policy Draft AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the policy as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Memo Canine Control - Dog Count, other matters; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to follow up with properties that were found to have dogs not registered. AND FURTHER THAT these properties be given 30 days; AND FURTHER THAT following those 30 days Canine Control will issue fines for unregistered canine.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Closed Meeting Investigator Services for the Town, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to proceed with working with the Ontario Ombudsman for closed meeting investigation services upon expiration of the LAS program at the end of 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Update on Fire Services Board and Service Agreement, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the CAO to proceed as recommended and discussed.

THAT the Council remuneration amounts be amended as follows: Mayor - $23,500 Deputy Mayor - $16,038.48 Councillor $15,032.95

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the staff report Council Remuneration Review – 2026-2030 Term of Council AND FURTHER THAT remuneration for the 2026-2030 Term of Council, effective November 15, 2026, be established as follows: Mayor - $23,500 Deputy Mayor - $16,038.48 Councillor - $15,032.95 AND FURTHER THAT the draft Council Remuneration By-law attached as Attachment 2 be brought forward for enactment, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Treasurer’s Update for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – April 2026, for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the report Recreation Update May 2026 for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Council Agenda.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Board and Committee Minutes listed on the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Council Agenda.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the request from the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Department to water the bed around the electronic sign. AND FURTHER THAT Council suggests the request be sent to the Fire Board for a decision.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce the by-laws listed on the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 agenda as items 21.1 and 21.2 and that the By-laws be given the necessary reading and passed and numbered as By-laws 2026-33 and 2026-34, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-35.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Carley Dixon and Shannon Glassford, RJ Burnside & Associates May 26, 2026 Council Minutes Limited regarding Town of Grand Valley, water, wastewater and stormwater updates; AND FURTHER THAT Council receives the 2025 Town of Grand Valley Annual Performance Reports for Municipal Stormwater Management System and Water and Wastewater Capacity

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Melody Johnson, Senior Consultant, Bluesky Energy Consulting Inc. regarding septic haulage. AND FURTHER THAT OCWA be asked about this when they come; AND FURTHER THAT they provide some clarity around current organic loading. May 26, 2026 Council Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Update on Fire Services Board and Service Agreement, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the CAO to proceed as recommended and discussed. May 26, 2026 Council Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the staff report Council Remuneration Review – 2026-2030 Term of Council May 26, 2026 Council Minutes AND FURTHER THAT remuneration for the 2026-2030 Term of Council, effective November 15, 2026, be established as follows:  Mayor - $23,500  Deputy Mayor - $16,038.48  Councillor - $15,032.95 AND FURTHER THAT the draft Council Remuneration By-law attached as Attachment 2 be brought forward for enactment, as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – April 2026, for information purposes. May 26, 2026 Council Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the request from the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Department to water the bed around the electronic sign. May 26, 2026 Council Minutes AND FURTHER THAT Council suggests the request be sent to the Fire Board for a decision.