Members Present: Mayor Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles (via Zoom), Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Councillor James Mielhausen, Councillor Megan Myles
Staff Present: Cathy Addison, Clerk, Tessa Swanton, Deputy Clerk, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, Chief Administrative Officer, Carol Hopkins, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Teresa Shearer, Treasurer (via Zoom), Ryan Deska, Community Services Manager, Jack Burt, Fire Chief
Others Present: Jack Van Dorp and Eric Steele, Bruce County Planning (via Zoom), Robyn Strangway-Calder and Traci Smith, BDO (via Zoom), Mike Campbell, Climate Action Committee (via Zoom), Harvey Rintoul (via Zoom), Will Meneray, Canvas Strategy Consulting Group (via Zoom)
Note: Some members of Council and staff were present in the Municipal Office Council Chamber and the meeting was held via zoom, an electronic platform, for members of the public to attend.
Note: In the absence of the ability to vote by a show of hands, in accordance with By-law No. 2021-08, Section 3- 64.3, Council votes will be recorded for resolutions presented at electronic Council meetings.
Note: Technical difficulties occurred throughout the online meeting, specifically issues with internet connection.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Mayor McIver called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof that may arise during the meeting.
Councillor Mielhausen declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Delegation #4 and Agenda Item #14 as “I am a part owner in an STA in a commercial area”.
Councillor Myles declared a pecuniary interest on Delegation #4 and Agenda Item #14 “on STA regulations because I own as hostel/B&B in the Municipality”.
Approval of the Agenda
Resolution #20-01-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
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
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
Adoption of the Minutes
Re: Council Meeting No. 21-18, May 25, 2021 and Special Council Meeting No. 21-19, June 10, 2021
Councillor Golden requested an amendment to minutes of Council Meeting No. 21-18, May 25, 2021. The minutes were amended to read “Councillor Golden expressed that she would rather see Bruce County funds being used to provide housing in communities where people work as opposed to for workers to travel distances to work in other communities.”
Resolution #20-02-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by L. Golden
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 21-18, May 25, 2021, and Special Council Meeting No. 21-19, June 10, 2021, be approved as amended.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
Public Meeting
There is no Public Meeting for Council Meeting No. 21-20, June 14, 2021.
Delegation
Delegation #1
Robyn Strangway-Calder and Traci Smith, BDO
Re: 2021 Final and Year End Reports
Traci Smith, BDO, thanked the Treasury Department staff for their work on the 2020 audit.
Traci Smith began by summarizing the Audit Report including the responsibilities of the auditor, status of the audit, materiality, audit findings, internal control matters, management representations, independence, unadjusted differences, and fraud discussion. She noted that the draft financial statements require Council’s approval.
Appendix A: Independent Auditor’s Report was addressed by Traci Smith. Traci Smith advised that no issues were found during the audit. The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows were described by Traci Smith.
Net financial assets of 11.8 million dollars represent a strong financial position for the Municipality as noted by the auditors. Traci Smith stated that there was an increase in tipping and landfill fees for 2020 which offset low revenues from the harbours. In addition, she mentioned that extra COVID-19 funding was received in 2020.
In conclusion, Traci Smith indicated that the Municipality has a strong financial position.
Traci Smith provided an overview of the Year End Report including that the Municipality has a good cash position and little long-term debt. Further, she stated that a large portion of the Municipality’s tangible capital assets is transportation infrastructure.
Traci Smith recommended that Council refer to their Asset Management Plan to plan for the future of the Municipality in terms of budgeting.
CAO, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, confirmed that high reserves are unlikely to be detrimental to grant requests.
Mayor McIver thanked Traci Smith and Robyn Strangway-Calder for their presentation.
Delegation #2
Mike Campbell, Climate Action Committee
Re: Climate Action Committee Interim Report
Mayor McIver welcomed Mike Campbell on behalf of the Climate Action Committee.
Mike Campbell explained that the Committee is focusing on mitigation and adaptation of climate change and that greenhouse gases should be measured and monitored with a goal to reduce greenhouse gases.
Mike Campbell said that the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association received funding to produce a Community Climate Action Plan, and the Committee is focusing their efforts on creating a Corporate Climate Action Plan. He emphasized the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) for municipal fleet as they are more cost effective in the long term when compared to gas vehicles.
Mike Campbell advised that the Committee plans to host a workshop in the fall of 2021 with municipal staff to discuss adaptation. In addition, Dr. Scott Parker, a local Northern Bruce Peninsula resident, expects to see warmer, wilder, and wetter weather in the future.
In discussion with staff, Mike Campbell stated that there is a concern with the high risk of forest fires, storms, and flooding. He commended municipal staff on the preparation of emergency planning documents. He noted that budget implications are associated with these emergencies and monitoring is needed.
Mike Campbell requested that Council approve energy audits for municipal buildings as that data is needed to move forward with preparing the Corporate Plan. Funding is available through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
The CAO stated that the energy audits could be funded through reserves and monitoring systems could be funded through the Modernization Grant. A staff report will be presented to Council regarding costs associated with the Committee’s requests.
Councillor Myles suggested that e-bikes be considered for bylaw staff.
Mike Campbell requested municipal staff involvement in the Corporate Plan and a collaborative approach with Council, staff, and the Committee. Peggy Van Mierlo-West offered to participate in the Climate Action Committee meetings as a staff resource.
The Mayor asked the CAO to attend the next Committee meeting and thanked Mike Campbell for his presentation.
Delegation #3
Harvey Rintoul
Re: Parking and congestion at Johnson Harbour boat launch ramp
Harvey Rintoul appeared before Council via Zoom and requested signage be placed at the Johnson Harbour boat launch ramp in an attempt to reduce congestion concerns. He suggested a sign indicating that a resident parking pass is required to access this location may be helpful.
Mayor McIver directed staff to prepare a report for the June 28, 2021 Council meeting regarding Harvey’s request.
Having declared pecuniary interest, Councillor Myles and Councillor Mielhausen did not participate in the following portion of the meeting.
Delegation #4
Will Meneray, Canvas Strategy Consulting Group
Re: Short Term Accommodations Public Survey and Meetings Recap
Will Meneray acknowledged the Public Survey and Meetings Recaps and provided an overview of the STA By-law Consultation Summary. He noted that Skelton Brumwell consultations were also reviewed.
Will Meneray described the consultation feedback relating to the proposed classification system, complaints, and costs. Feedback reflected that the class system is confusing and Class C properties should be treated as commercial businesses, managing complaints requires more resources and three complaints before a license is revoked is too generous, and the fees are too high in general but too low for large renters.
The CAO informed that information on costs will be brought back to Council for review and there are third party companies that can assist with managing licensing short term accommodations for the Municipality.
Councillor Golden suggested proceeding without implementing Municipal Accommodation Tax at this point,
different classes are needed along with a better definition, reasonable fees, annual licensing, necessary funds towards management and compliance, and funds for additional staff or a contract position.
Mayor McIver asked staff to refer to the Rental Accommodations Study from the City of Ottawa. He commented that he agrees with lower fees and a graduated approach, and zoning and classes are too complicated to manage.
Mayor McIver recommended scheduling a Special Council Meeting to discuss the City of Ottawa’s STA by-law and further discuss management of STAs within the Municipality. Deputy Mayor Myles agreed.
Mayor McIver commended Will Meneray on his work with the STA process.
There was a break in the meeting at 2:40 p.m. due to technical issues.
The meeting reconvened at 2:45 p.m.
Consideration of Agenda Items
Councillor Myles and Councillor Mielhausen resumed participation in the meeting at this time.
1. Bylaw Enforcement Officer Report No. MLEO 21-06
Re: Big Tub Road Parking
Following a lengthy discussion, Council agreed to defer the report until a parking update can be provided in a few weeks to better assess the situation.
Deputy Mayor Myles emphasized the importance of permitting parking where vehicles are able to fully park off the paved portion of the road. She noted that parking on the road is a public safety issue and speed bumps should be placed on the road.
Councillor Golden stated that Big Tub Lighthouse needs to be accessible in the safest manner possible as it is an iconic location.
Resolution #20-03-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT Council receives MLEO Report No. 2021-06 as it relates to the parking on the south side of Big Tub Road; and
THAT Council confirms and remains status quo with the current provision with Traffic By-law 2021-28 for Big Tub Road.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was deferred.
Deferred
2. Bylaw Enforcement Officer Report No. MLEO 21-07
Re: Tobermory Chamber of Commerce Proposal
Council approved implementing 30 minute parking spaces on the west side of the Tobermory Community Center parking lot as per a request from the Tobermory Chamber of Commerce. This amendment to the Parking By-law will be brought forward at such time when other updates to the by-law are required.
Resolution #20-04-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by M. Myles
That Council receives MLEO Report No. 21-07 with regards to Tobermory Chamber of Commerce request for an increase in the parking time for particular designated areas; and
That Council supports designating 30-minute parking spaces on the west side of the Tobermory Community Center parking lot and an amendment to the Parking By-law will be brought forward at such time when other updates to the by-law are required.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
3. Bylaw Enforcement Officer Report No. MLEO 21-08
Re: Purchase of Mobile Violation/Notice/Ticket Printers
Resolution #20-05-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by M. Myles
THAT Council receives MLEO Report No. 21-08 as information regarding the purchase of four (4) Mobile Violation/Notice/Ticket Printers to be used in conjunction with the Securepark Mobile Enforcement app; and
THAT Council approves the purchase of the four (4) Mobile Ticket Printers in the amount of $4,446.00 plus hst with an expected delivery date of August 1, 2021; and
THAT the purchase of the mobile printers be financed through the Modernization Funding Reserve.
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
4. Community Services Manager Report No. CS 21-16
Re: Park Pass Project Implementation Plan for McCurdy Drive
Council discussed the Park Pass Project and agreed that a gate is not appropriate for the location at this time.
It was noted that additional bylaw staff time will be required to manage the area as a gate is not being installed. Further, the Community Services Manager stated that the Park Pass Project creates a culture that bookings are required for trips to the Northern Bruce Peninsula. A digital sign will also be placed advertising parking lot capacity.
Resolution #20-06-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT Council receives Manager of Community Services report CS 21-16 Park Pass Project Implementation Plan for McCurdy Drive, AND;
THAT Council approve the report as presented, AND;
THAT Council approve Option 2, online reservations with a parking lot attendant.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: No
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
5. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 21-12
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner (s): James Edward Witzke, Yvonne Marguerite Witzke
Plan 433 Lot 118
71 Pedwell Point Drive
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 680 001 14800
Resolution #20-07-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by M. Myles
THAT Council recommends approval of the Trailer Agreement requested by the property owners, James Edward Witzke and Yvonne Marguerite Witzke for the property legally described as Plan 433 Lot 118; 71 Pedwell Point Drive (Assessment Roll No. 41 09 680 001 14800) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
AND THAT the owners acknowledge that the building being constructed will be substantially completed and ready for occupancy within one (1) year from date of signing of the Trailer Agreement.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried
6. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 21-13
Re: Deeming By-law
Lindsay de Malmanche
Arran de Malmanche
Lots 2 to 6 Plan 400, 108 Miller Lake Shore Road (Lindsay),
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 660 001 00800
PIN 33111-0616 (LT) (LT 2-6, PL 400)
Resolution #20-08-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by D. Myles
THAT Council authorizes the Chief Building Official to proceed to register a by-law to deem Lots 2 to 6, Plan 400, 108 Miller Lake Shore Road (Lindsay), Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, not to be parts of a registered Plan of Subdivision pursuant to a request submitted by the owners, Lindsay de Malmanche and Arran de Malmanche.
AND FURTHER THAT this deeming by-law be presented to Council for passage at its regular meeting on June 28th, 2021.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
7. Treasurer Report No. TR 21-15
Re: Approval of 2020 Audited Financial Statements
Resolution #20-09-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by L. Golden
THAT Council received Treasurer’s Report TR21-15 as information regarding the 2020 financial statements; and
THAT Council approves the 2020 Draft Audited Financial Statements as prepared and presented by BDO Canada LLP at the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2021.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
8. Clerk Report No. C 21-29
Re: Encroachment Agreement -Miller’s Family Camp Limited
To address water and sewer lines running under the Miller Lake Shore Road at properties known as 105,108,109, 110 and Unopened Road Allowance between Lot 24, Concession 1, EBR and Lot 24, Concession 1, WBR, (Lindsay), Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula (Roll Numbers – 660-001-04200, 660-001-00800, 660-002-09800, and 660-002-06800)
Resolution #20-10-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by L. Golden
That Council considers entering into an Encroachment Agreement with Miller’s Family Camp Limited as it relates to the encroachment of water and sewer lines running under Miller Lake Shore Road at the properties known as known as 105,108,109, 110 and the Road Allowance between Lot 24, Concession 1, EBR and Lot 24, Concession 1, WBR, (Lindsay), Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula (Roll Numbers – 660-001-04200, 660-001-00800, 660-002-09800, and 660-002-06800); and
That the property owners shall be responsible for all costs relating to the preparation and execution of the Agreement including, survey, registration and like costs that may result during the process.
That Council recommends that By-law No. 2021-58, to authorize an encroachment agreement with Miller’s Family Camp Limited, as presented, be adopted at the June 28, 2021, Council meeting.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
9. Clerk Report No. C 21-31
Re: Fence Viewer Resignation
Resolution #20-11-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by M. Myles
That Council receives the Clerk’s report C 21-31 with regards to a Fence Viewer resignation; and
That Council accepts the resignation as a Fence Viewer, from Richard Forbes; and
That Council accepts the recommendation of staff not to replace the vacated chair until after the 2022 Municipal Election.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
10. Clerk Report No. C 21-32
Re: DataFix Election Management System – VoterView
Resolution #20-12-2021, Moved by D. Myles, Seconded by L. Golden
That Council receives the Clerk’s report C 21-32 with regards to DataFix Election Management System – VoterView; and
That funds from the Modernization Grant be allocated to cover this expenditure for this web-based election management service; and
That Council approves the passing of By-law 2021-59 on June 28, 2021, which authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement with DataFix.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
11. Clerk Report No. C 21-33
Re: Fees and Charges By-law No. 2021-63 – proposed amendments
The CAO informed that the first section of the kayak launch was installed this past weekend and kayak storage will be booked on a first come first serve basis and advertised on the municipal Facebook page.
Resolution #20-13-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by L. Golden
THAT Council holds a Public Meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with respect to the proposed additions to the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law;
AND THAT, Council considers passage of the enacting By-law No. 2021- 63 at its regular meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
12. Clerk Report No. C 21-34
Re: To Permit a Minor Variance Application for Plan 433 – Lot 85
Jack Van Dorp, Bruce County Planning Department, advised that a staff report regarding this application will be presented at the upcoming Committee of Adjustment meeting for Council’s consideration.
Resolution #20-14-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
Whereas Section 45 (1.2) (1.3) and (1.4) of the Planning Act RSO provides that no person shall apply for a minor variance from the provisions of the by-law in respect of the land, building or structure before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was amended, when a by-law is amended in response to an application by the owner of any land, building or structure affected by the by-law, or in response to an application by a person authorized in writing by the owner, unless the council has declared by resolution that such an application is permitted, which resolution may be made in respect of a specific application, a class of applications or in respect of such applications generally;
And Whereas the owner of Plan 433 Lot 85 (St Edmund’s) application requested an amendment to the zoning by-law 2002-54, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula;
And Whereas the by-law was amended by the Council of the Municipality by By-law 2021-046 on May 25, 2021;
And whereas subsequent to this amendment being adopted staff identified that site specific zoning provisions did not adequately address minimum yard setbacks to the 100-year flood elevation which are required for the proposal to proceed as submitted;
Be it resolved that a minor variance application is permitted to be processed for Plan 433 Lot 85 (St Edmund’s) and brought to the Committee of Adjustment for consideration; and
That Council adopt resolution number 20-14-2021 to permit a minor variance application to be filed for Plan 433 Lot 85(Mazzotta).
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
13. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 21-21
Re: Communication Tower Lease Agreement
Resolution #20-15-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
THAT Council receives the report titled, Communication Tower Lease Agreement;
AND THAT Council approves the location of the tower at 7 Nicholas Street;
AND THAT Council approves the attached lease agreement for execution.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
Having declared a pecuniary interest, Councillor Myles, and Councillor Mielhausen did not participate in the following portion of the meeting.
14. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 21-22
Re: Short Term Accommodation Summary
Resolution #20-16-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by D. Myles
THAT Council receives the report titled, Short Term Accommodation Summary;
AND THAT receives the report titled MNBP STA Bylaw: Consultation Summary;
AND THAT a draft bylaw be brought forward for Council to review and provide comments.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: In conflict
Councillor Myles: In conflict
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried
Councillor Myles and Councillor Mielhausen resumed participation in the meeting at this time.
15. 21-01 Housing Committee- May 6, 2021 Minutes
Resolution #20-17-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
That Council receives Housing Committee minutes dated May 6, 2021 and approves all action contained therein;
That Karla J Trudgen be appointed as the Chair of the Housing Committee commencing on May 6, 2021;
That Esme Batten be appointed as the Vice Chair of the Housing Committee commencing on May 6, 2021;
That the Housing Committee approves the Housing Committee Terms of Reference as presented;
That the Committee approves the Housing Committee Meeting Schedule as amended;
That the Housing Committee provides comments to Ryan Deska regarding the draft request for proposals (RFP) for an Attainable Housing Strategy for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula a week prior to the June 3, 2021 Committee meeting (May 27, 2021).
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
16. 21-04 Climate Action Committee- May 11, 2021 Minutes
Resolution #20-18-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by L. Golden
That Council receives Climate Action Committee minutes dated May 11, 2021 and approves all action contained therein;
That the Committee approves the Interim Climate Action Plan prepared by the Climate Action Committee;
And that the Committee will schedule a delegation presentation for an upcoming Council meeting to present the Interim Climate Action Plan seeking Council’s support.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: No
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: No
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
17. Resolution- Perth County- Domestic COVID-19 Vaccine Production and Capacity
Resolution #20-19-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by M. Myles
That Council supports a resolution from Perth County with respect to domestic COVID-19 vaccine production and capacity.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
18. May 2021 Accounts Payable Voucher
Resolution #20-20-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by D. Myles
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, May 2021, in the amount of $609,063.37.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
Other Business
Council scheduled a Special Council Meeting for Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss short term accommodations.
Councillor Myles suggested extending bylaw enforcement hours spent patrolling Tobermory. The CAO indicated that a staff report will be presented to Council outlining costs associated with additional bylaw enforcement hours.
Correspondence
1. Municipal Innovation Council- March 25, 2021 Minutes- Noted and filed
2. MaryDale Ashcroft, Lion’s Head Promotions Group- Proposed silent walk to honour the lives of the 215 children at a former residential school
Resolution #20-21-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by M. Myles
That Council supports the “Silent Walk” to honour the 215 lies lost at the former Indian Residential School, on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in Lion’s Head, providing all Public Health protocols dealing with COVID are applied.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried
3. Sharron Colter- Concerns regarding the Bruce County Master Transportation Plan- Staff to reply to Sharron and indicate that a pilot project is being undertaken by Bruce County in South Bruce Peninsula, a shuttle service is being operated in Lion’s Head which can transport seniors, and the Municipality will continue investigating ways to improve transportation in the area
4. Sharron Colter- Bruce Grey Seniors Centre Without Walls June Schedule- Noted and filed
5. Lois Gardiner- Garbage collection concerns- Public Works to reply
6. Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation- Brand Refresh for Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation- Noted and filed
7. Paul and Jo Trudgen- Lack of housing in Northern Bruce Peninsula- Staff to reply and communicate with Bruce County Planning
8. Vladimir Paserin- Request for access to launch our kayaks and canoes via the municipally owned lot across the street from 119 Zorra Drive- Staff to prepare a report for Council’s consideration
9. Rob Davis- Tobermory Harbour parking for slip holders- Staff to reply and indicate that there is sufficient parking available for slip holders in on Legion Street and at the MTO yard
10. Rob Davis- Parking privileges for slip holders in the Tobermory Harbour- See Correspondence Item #9
11. Jill Sanderson- Concerns with the parking restrictions in Lion’s Head- Staff to reply and recommend the owner constructs a driveway entrance on their property
12. Tobermory Chamber of Commerce Kiosk Project- Staff to prepare a report for Council’s consideration
13. Public Health Grey Bruce Media Release- COVID-19 Vaccine- Milestone- 100,000 doses given in Grey Bruce!- Noted and filed
14. Parks Canada- Agreement and by-law regarding parking on Chi Sin Tib Dek Road (outgoing side only) and Little Cove, resident parking passes not applicable in these two areas- The CAO to communicate with Parks Canada and request that they recognize Municipal Resident Parking Passes
Resolution #20-22-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by M. Myles
That the correspondence items #1 and #3-11 be received as information as printed and circulated.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
Reading of By-Laws
Resolution #20-23-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by D. Myles
By-law No. 2021-52
Being a By-law to Authorize an Agreement Between Parks Canada Agency and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula as it Relates to the Acceptance of Hauled Sewage
By-law No. 2021-53
Being a By-law to Authorize an Agreement with the County of Bruce, County of Grey and Participating Lower Tier Municipalities, including the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula to Develop a Joint Community Safety & Well-Being Plan
By-law No. 2021-65
Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, June 14, 2021
That the listed by-law(s) be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: 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 meeting pursuant to Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: a) the security of the property of the Municipality or local board f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communication necessary for that purpose (Shouldice Lake Road).
Closed Session
Resolution #20-24-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by M. Myles
That Council move into closed meeting at 4:19 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: a) the security of the property of the Municipality or local board f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communication necessary for that purpose (Shouldice Lake Road).
Reconvene from Closed Session to Resume Council Meeting
Resolution #20-25-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by M. Myles
That Council reconvenes from Closed Session at 4:45 p.m. and resumes the Council meeting.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried.
Carried
Mayor McIver advised that Council received a verbal information update pertaining to ownership of the Shouldice Lake Road and provided direction to staff.
Adjournment
Resolution #20-26-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by D. Myles
THAT the meeting adjourns at 4:46 p.m.
The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council:
Councillor Golden: Yes
Councillor Mielhausen: Yes
Councillor Myles: Yes
Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes
Mayor McIver: Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried
