Council Highlights - July 28, 2025

Council Highlights are a summary of key topics discussed during each session of the Town of Shelburne Council.

Council Highlights – July 28, 2025

Below are the highlights from the Council meeting held on Monday July 28, 2025. The Council meeting is on the Town's YouTube Channel.

Watch the YouTube video for the Council Meeting held Monday July 28, 2025.

Proclamation & Flag Raising

Mayor Wade Mills on behalf of Council proclaimed September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Read the full Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation.

A flag raising ceremony will be held on September 2, 2025, time to be determined.

Report from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer

Report FS2025-08 from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding Water & Wastewater (Sewer) Collection Policy Amendment

Council adopted the Water & Wastewater (Sewer) Collection Policy as amended.

Report FS2025-09 from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding 2026 Strong Mayor Budget Schedule

• Council approved a reduction in the time period to amend the proposed budget under O. Reg 530/22 from 30 days to 15 days.
• The time period to override the Head of Council’s veto on a proposed budget amendment was also reduced from 15 days to 6 days.
• Council approved the 2026 Budget Schedule as presented.

Waiving of fees

Council received a fee waiving request from the Shelburne Ethnic Group for Community Fundraiser for the use of Grace Tipling Hall in the amount of $500.00.

Communications

Council discussed correspondence from Melancthon Township regarding the Strada Quarry application to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Council supported the motion from the Town of Orangeville regarding Elect Respect.

Upcoming 2025 Council Meeting Dates 

August 25, September 8 (virtual) & 22, October 6 & 27, November 10 & 24, December 8.

Meetings commence at 6:30 p.m.