Municipality Of Northern Bruce Peninsula Special Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2020 – Closed Session

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MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles, Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Councillor James Mielhausen

STAFF PRESENT: Peggy Van Mierlo-West, Chief Administrative Officer, Cathy Addison, Clerk, Troy Cameron, Public Works Manager, Wendy Elliott, Chief Building Official

ABSENT: Councillor Megan Myles

OTHERS PRESENT: Nil

NOTE: Some members of Council and staff were present in the council chamber and the meeting was held via zoom, an electronic platform, for members of the public to attend. 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

Mayor McIver called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof that may arise during the meeting.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #44-01-2020 Seconded by D. Myles

THAT the content of the agenda be approved as printed.

The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:

Councillor Golden Yes

Councillor Mielhausen Yes

Deputy Mayor Myles Yes

Mayor McIver Yes 

The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

There are no Minutes to adopt for Special Council Meeting No. 20-44, November 25, 2020.

PUBLIC MEETING

There is no Public Meeting for Special Council Meeting No. 20-44, November 25, 2020.

DELEGATION

There is no Delegation for Special Council Meeting No. 20-44, November 25, 2020.

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS

There are no Agenda Items for Special Council Meeting No. 20-44, November 25, 2020.

OTHER BUSINESS

There was no Other Business for Special Council Meeting No. 20-44, November 25, 2020.

CORRESPONDENCE

There is no Correspondence for Special Council Meeting No. 20-44, November 25, 2020.

READING OF BY-LAWS

Moved by L. Golden Resolution #44-02-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen

THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and enacted:

2020-110 BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:

Councillor Golden Yes

Councillor Mielhausen Yes

Deputy Mayor Myles Yes

Mayor McIver Yes 

The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried

Mayor McIver advised that Council was moving into Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose (Update on Municipal Legal matters – Georgian Drive).

CLOSED SESSION

Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #44-03-2020 Seconded by L. Golden

THAT Council move into closed meeting at 9:07 a.m. pursuant to Section 239 of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose (Update on Municipal Legal matters – Georgian Drive).

The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:

Councillor Golden Yes

Councillor Mielhausen Yes

Deputy Mayor Myles Yes

Mayor McIver Yes 

The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried

RECONVENE FROM “CLOSED SESSION” TO RESUME COUNCIL MEETING

Moved by D. Myles Resolution #44-04-2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen

THAT Council reconvene from Closed Session at 10:21 a.m. and resume the Council meeting.

The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:

Councillor Golden Yes

Councillor Mielhausen Yes

Deputy Mayor Myles Yes

Mayor McIver Yes 

The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried

The Mayor advised that Council held a discussion pertaining to Municipal legal matters regarding Georgian Drive. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #44-05-2020 Seconded by D. Myles

THAT the meeting adjourns at 10:22 a.m.

The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:

Councillor Golden Yes

Councillor Mielhausen Yes

Deputy Mayor Myles Yes

Mayor McIver Yes 

The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried