MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Milt Mclver, Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles, Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Councillor James Mielhausen, Councillor Megan Myles
STAFF PRESENT: Clerk, Mary Lynn Standen, Treasurer, Teresa Shearer Fire Chief, Wilf Barnes Deputy Clerk, Cathy Addison
OTHERS PRESENT: Nil
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
Mayor Mclver called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof that may arise during the course of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by L. Golden Resolution #13-01-2020 Seconded by D. Myles
THAT the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
There are no Minutes to adopt for Special Council Meeting No. 20-13, March 16, 2020.
PUBLIC MEETING
There is no Public Meeting for Special Council Meeting No. 20-13, March 16, 2020.
DELEGATION
There is no Delegation for Special Council Meeting No. 20-13, March 16, 2020.
CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
There are no Agenda Items for Special Council Meeting No. 20-13, March 16, 2020.
OTHER BUSINESS
Treasurer, Teresa Shearer, Fire Chief, Wilf Barnes and Deputy Clerk, Cathy Addison joined the meeting at this time and exited the meeting at 10:07 a.m.
Moved by L. Golden Resolution #13-02-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT Section 48 of the Procedural By-law be employed at this time.
Carried
The Fire Chief addressed Council regarding exposure protocol.
Moved by L. Golden Resolution #13-03-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT Council endorses compensation being provided to Volunteer Fire Fighters should they be exposed to the COVID-19 virus while carrying out their duties in that capacity.
Carried
It was noted that the funds are to be allocated in the 2020 Municipal Budget with respect to the pandemic.
Mayor Mclver advised that Cathy Addison, Deputy Clerk, Dr. Jonathan Thomas and himself met on Friday, March 13, 2020 in response to a request from the Peninsula Family Health Team to find a suitable alternate site for assessments away from the Emergency Department at GBHS, Lion’s Head Site. It was noted that testing is available only in Owen Sound at this time. Council was in support of the request.
The Deputy Clerk provided an update on the pandemic matter adding that a press release will be issued before the end of the day.
Discussion ensued regarding Municipal facilities, staffing, availability of public washrooms in Tobermory and Lion’s Head.
Council directed that the Municipal Office be closed to the public once the press release has been issued.
Moved by M. Myles Resolution #13-04-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT all Municipal facilities, excluding the landfill sites, be closed until further notice.
Carried
Moved by L. Golden Resolution #13-05-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT Council endorses the implementation of reasonable precautionary measures as it relates to COVID-19.
Carried
CORRESPONDENCE
There is no Correspondence for Special Council Meeting No. 20-13, March 16, 2020.
READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by M. Myles Resolution #13-06-2020 Seconded by L. Golden
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and enacted:
2020-35 BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA HELD MONDAY, MARCH 16,2020
Carried
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Mclver advised that Council was moving into Closed Session at 10:10 a.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of The Municipal Act, 2001, S.O 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including Municipal or local board members, and, d) labour relations or employee negotiations, (Human Resources – Administration Staff, Lion’s Head Marina Staff, and Lion’s Head Campground Staff).
Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #13-07-2020 Seconded by M. Myles
THAT Council move into closed meeting at 10:10 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including Municipal or local board members, and, d) labour relations or employee negotiations, (Human Resources – Administration Staff, Lion’s Head Marina Staff, and Lion’s Head Campground Staff).
Carried
At approximately 10:15 a.m. during the Closed Session, the Deputy Mayor declared a conflict of interest in respect to the matter of Human Resources – Administration Staff, Lion’s Head Marina Staff, and Lion’s Head Campground Staff as “husband is harbour master”.
RECONVENE FROM “CLOSED SESSION” TO RESUME COUNCIL MEETING
Moved by L. Golden Resolution #13-08-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT Council reconvenes from Closed Session at 12:02 p.m. and resumes the Council meeting.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by L. Golden Resolution #13-09-2020 Seconded by M. Myles
THAT the meeting adjourns at 12:03 p.m.
Carried
