Septic re-inspection study ordered — Council voted unanimously to direct staff to prepare a report on implementing a mandatory septic re-inspection program targeting approximately 250 properties at Marl Lake and Lake Rosalind. The move followed a delegation from Lisa Courtney of BM Ross — administrator of the Huron Kinloss septic program since 2007 — requested by the Lake Rosland Marl Lakes water quality committee. Courtney recommended a mandatory approach, noting voluntary equivalents draw roughly 10% participation while Huron Kinloss achieves 85–95% compliance. Staff flagged that the building department lacks current capacity to administer such a program without outside assistance. Mayor Peabody said he would support a program limited to the lake area but would oppose extending it to farm and concession properties.

Health centre letter directed — Facing a projected 10%-plus population increase from planned housing development within two to three years, council directed staff to write to the South Bruce Gray Health Centre board demanding specific capacity data: emergency department wait times, bed capacity, and ambulance offload times. Councillor McLean called the centre’s earlier response “unsatisfactory,” offering only “generalities and platitudes.”

Highway 9 signage and speed reduction — Council approved a resolution requesting that MTO West Region install advanced school bus warning signage on Highway 9 near Side Road 5 in Greenock and reduce the posted speed limit to 70 km/h on that section — consistent with nearby Riversdale. The resolution will be forwarded to MPP Lisa Thompson. A separate amendment to seek a Community Safety Zone designation was defeated after Councillor Elphick raised Highway Traffic Act concerns.

Bylaw 78 passed — Following an in-camera session, council authorized a bylaw ratifying the BASRA and Waste Management of Canada Corporation Master Services Agreement.

Conservation authority transition — Councillor McLean advised that the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority will be dissolved as of February 1, 2027, with the provisional Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority assuming its functions.

County transit plan flagged — Mayor Peabody signalled opposition to a county transportation study ($740,000) whose proposed bus routes include no service to Brockton, calling the omission grounds to pursue local-level transit alternatives.

Parks and Recreation — Youth programming grew by 82 participants (149% year-over-year); Lobbies Campground reservations rose 25% and pavilion rentals 20% from 2025.

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