Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (23 motions)
23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Council proclaim May 31 - June 6, 2026 as AccessAbility Week in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Moved by J. Belanger, seconded by R. White
Carried
THAT the contents of the agenda for May 14, 2026, be approved as circulated.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by S. Dileo
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held April 30, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
Moved by R. White, seconded by S. Dileo
Carried
THAT the Main Motion be amended to replace Paragraph 4 with the following: THAT staff be directed to bring back the finalized agreement of purchase and sale for Council consideration.
Moved by S. Dileo, seconded by R. White
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor B. Smith, Councillor T. Snell, Councillor J. Belanger, Councillor S. Dileo, Councillor E. Timms, Councillor R. White
THAT the report and presentation titled: Sunray Beachfront Agreement of Purchase and Sale, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received; and THAT Council declare Parts of 24 and 32 Main Street surplus to the Town’s needs; and THAT Council approve the sale of 31 Beach Drive, part of 40 Mosley Street and Parts of 32, 28, 24 and 20 Main Street according to the Terms and Conditions outlined in the attached Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and THAT staff be directed to bring back the finalized agreement of purchase and sale for Council consideration; and THAT Council approve the amendments to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 41, 47 and 59 Beach Drive and Part of 40 Mosley Street as per the attached modified Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and amended Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Sunray Beach Drive Inc.; and THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with all actions necessary to give effect to these agreements, including the execution and registration of any required documents. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F. Ego
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor B. Smith, Councillor T. Snell, Councillor J. Belanger, Councillor S. Dileo, Councillor E. Timms, Councillor R. White
THAT the presentation by Jennifer Jones, Director of Library Services, regarding Library Services update be received for information.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by R. White
Carried
THAT By-law 2026-41 be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F. Ego
Moved by R. White, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
THAT the delegation of Behrouz Izadi pertaining to Item 9.2 Commercial Jet Ski Operations - 2026 Regulatory Approach be received as information.
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by S. Dileo
Carried
THAT the following Consent List items under Staff Reports and all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:
Moved by R. White, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled Destination Wasaga - Aerial Attractions Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) to the Council meeting of May 14 th , 2026, be received; THAT Council approve the release of a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) to gather market interest, high-level concepts, and potential partnership opportunities for a potential aerial attraction as part of the Destination Wasaga Master Plan; and THAT staff be authorized to report back to Council with findings and recommended next steps, including potential procurement and/or partnership approaches.
Moved by R. White, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the following Consent List items under Correspondence be received for information, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:
Moved by S. Dileo, seconded by R. White
Carried
THAT the Consent List items under Minutes of Boards and Committees be received for information:
Moved by J. Belanger, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
THA T the report titled: Beach By-law, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026 be received; THAT Council adopt By-law #2026-39 to regulate activities within the Beach Areas of the Town of Wasaga Beach; and THAT Council approve a $200 fee for Work Permits as regulated through the Beach By-law and Staff be directed to bring back an amended Fees and Charges By-law. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F. Ego
Moved by R. White, seconded by T. Snell
Carried
THAT the report titled: Review of Commercial Jet Ski Activity in Wasaga Beach , to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026 , be received; THAT Council establish a moratorium on new commercial personal watercraft operator licenses for the 2026 season and limit operations to one licensed operator; and THAT staff report back to Council following the completion of the Destination Wasaga initiative with an update and recommendations regarding the future of jet ski operations in the Town. Yea (5) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, E. Timms, and R. White Nay (1) S. Dileo Absent (1) F. Ego
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by R. White
Carried
THAT the report titled: Liquor Law Amendments – BYOB for Designated Events and Provincial Park Consumption, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received; THAT Council direct staff not to proceed with the development of a municipal by-law or policy to permit “bring your own alcohol” (BYOB) at outdoor public events at this time ; and THAT Council not designate any Beach under the Town’s ownership and/or control as a recreational area permitted for alcohol consumption at this time. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F. Ego
Moved by R. White, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor B. Smith, Councillor T. Snell, Councillor J. Belanger, Councillor S. Dileo, Councillor E. Timms, Councillor R. White
THAT the report titled Branding Strategy and Wayfinding Strategy Overview, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F. Ego
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by J. Belanger
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor B. Smith, Councillor T. Snell, Councillor J. Belanger, Councillor S. Dileo, Councillor E. Timms, Councillor R. White
THAT the report titled: K-12 School and Community Hub: Project Agreement, Lease and Shared Use Agreement, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received; and THAT Council delegate authority to the Mayor, CAO and Clerk to make any minor changes as required to finalize and execute the following agreements between the Town of Wasaga Beach and The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board: The Project Agreement The Lease Agreement The Shared Use Agreement; and THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with all actions necessary to give effect to these agreements. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F. Ego
Moved by T. Snell, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
THAT the report titled “Wasaga Beach X FlixBus Marketing Partnership Proposal” dated May 14 th , 2026 be received for information. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F. Ego
Moved by R. White, seconded by E. Timms
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor B. Smith, Councillor T. Snell, Councillor J. Belanger, Councillor S. Dileo, Councillor E. Timms, Councillor R. White
THAT the report titled: Arena and Library Project Summary, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received for information. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F. Ego
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by J. Belanger
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor B. Smith, Councillor T. Snell, Councillor J. Belanger, Councillor S. Dileo, Councillor E. Timms, Councillor R. White
THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the next portion of the May 14, 2026, Council Meeting, will move into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
Moved by S. Dileo, seconded by J. Belanger
Carried
THAT the Manager of Building Maintenance be authorized to execute lease agreements with Food truck operators for Town owned lands along the beachfront.
Moved by R. White, seconded by S. Dileo
Carried
THAT the following By-laws be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed:
Moved by E. Timms, seconded by R. White
Carried
1. THAT the report titled: K-12 School and Community Hub: Project Agreement, Lease and Shared Use Agreement, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received; and 2. THAT Council delegate authority to the Mayor, CAO and Clerk to make any minor changes as required to finalize and execute the following agreements between the Town of Wasaga Beach and The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board: o The Project Agreement o The Lease Agreement o The Shared Use Agreement; and 3. THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with all actions necessary to give effect to these agreements. Yea (6): B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1): F. Ego