Members Present: Mayor Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles, 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, Kara Smith, GIS/IT Coordinator, Ryan Deska, Community Services Manager, Teresa Shearer, Treasurer, Jack Burt, Fire Chief
Others Present: Nil
Note: Members of Council and staff were present in the Municipal Office Council Chamber and the meeting was held both in person and 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 1:01 p.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof that may arise during the meeting.
Deputy Mayor Myles declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item #1 “because my husband wrote it” and Closed Session Item #2 “because the former Accounts Receivable Clerk is my daughter”.
Approval of the Agenda
Resolution #32-01-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by M. Myles
That the content of the agenda be approved as printed.
Carried
Adoption of the Minutes
Re: Council Meeting No. 21-30, October 12, 2021
Resolution #32-02-2021
In response to a requested amendment to the minutes, the Clerk referenced Section 87 d) of the Procedural By-law: “The Clerk shall record the following: all resolutions, decisions and other proceedings of the meeting, without note or comment whether it is closed to the public or not”.
It was noted that the public can request a copy of the questions and comments read aloud by Deputy Mayor Myles with respect to Manager of Community Services Report No. CS 21-24, Lion’s Head Dock Damage. Upon request, a copy will be provided by the Clerk.
Moved by D. Myles, Seconded by L. Golden
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 21-30, October 12, 2021 be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
Public Meeting – Nil
Delegation – Nil
Consideration of Agenda Items
1. Clerk Report No. C 21-56
Re: Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck Periods)
Resolution #32-03-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by M. Myles
That Council receives Clerk Report C 21-56, as it relates to Restricted Acts of Council (more commonly known as lame duck periods), for information purposes at this time; and
That it is customary and prudent for municipalities to be prepared in the event that the Council finds itself in a position of not being able to perform certain acts due to the restrictions set out in section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (also referred to as a “Lame Duck Council”);
And that the Clerk be directed to prepare the necessary by-law, prior to Nomination Day (Friday, August 19, 2022), delegating authority to the Chief Administrative Officer from Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. to Monday, November 14, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. to:
a) the appointment or removal from office of any officer of the municipality;
b) the hiring or dismissal of any employee of the municipality;
c) the disposition of any real or personal property of the municipality which has a value exceeding $50,000 at the time of disposal; and
d) making any expenditures or incurring any other liability which exceeds $50,000;
And that the by-law shall come into force only in the event, when determined by the Clerk, that less than 75% of the current members of Council will be returning to sit on the new Council after Nomination Day of the 2022 Municipal Election.
Carried
2. Clerk Report No. C 21-55
Re: Fees and Charges By-law No. 2022-01
Considerable discussion ensued regarding increasing fees, conducting a fee review, fee affordability, and advertising to fill spots of kayak storage at the Lion’s Head Marina.
The fee review completed by Clerks staff will be circulated to Council as information.
The Community Services Manager noted that staff did not recommend increasing fees at the harbours and campground for 2022. He further advised that staff are awaiting information from the municipal insurance company regarding a settlement for the dock damage at the Lion’s Head Harbour.
Resolution #32-04-2021, Moved by D. Myles, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
That Council supports holding a Public Meeting on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with respect to the proposed amendment to the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law;
And further that, should no comments arise with respect to these amendments and/or additions, Council will consider passage of the enacting By-law No. 2022-01 at its regular meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021.
Carried
3. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 21-47
Re: RFP Pick Up Truck Results
Resolution #32-06-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by L. Golden
THAT, Council receives report CAO 21-47 titled RFP Pick Up Truck Results, AND;
THAT, Council approves the proposal provided by Jim Wilson Chevrolet in the amount of $52,000 (plus HST and Licensing), AND;
THAT, the overage in the amount of $12,000 be allocated from the Bylaw Enforcement Department 2021 Operational Budget.
Carried
4. Climate Action Committee Minutes- September 14, 2021
Resolution #32-07-2021, Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by D. Myles
That Council receives Climate Action Committee minutes dated September 14, 2021 and approves all actions contained therein.
Carried
5. Waste Management and Diversion Committee Minutes- September 16, 2021
Resolution #32-08-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
That Council receives Waste Management and Diversion Committee minutes dated September 16, 2021 and approves all actions contained therein.
Carried
6. Resolution- Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
Re: Federal and Provincial Funding Rural Infrastructure Projects
Resolution #32-09-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
That Council supports a resolution from the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe regarding federal and provincial funding for rural infrastructure projects.
Carried
7. Resolution- Municipality of Leamington
Re: Long-Term Care and COVID-19
Resolution #32-10-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by L. Golden
That Council receives the attached resolution as information.
Carried
Other Business
Councillor Golden informed that a Santa Claus parade is planned for December 11, 2021 in Tobermory. There will not be a Santa Claus parade in Lion’s Head at this point; however, Santa Claus is planning on visiting the Golden Dawn Nursing Home and Bruce Peninsula District School (BPDS).
Correspondence
Having declared a conflict of pecuniary interest, Deputy Mayor Myles did not participate in the following portion of the meeting.
1.EJ Ted Phillips- Statement made during Council October 12, 2021 regarding free docks- Information
Resolution #32-11-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by L. Golden
That the Correspondence Item #1 be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
Deputy Mayor Myles resumed participation in the meeting at this time.
2. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario- Response regarding eye care- Information
3. Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce- Program Coordinator’s Report July 1 to September 30, 2021 Q3- Information
4. Deryn Harkness, Keep the Bruce Clean and Green- Thank you Council for supporting 2021 initiatives!- Information
5. Drinking Water Source Protection- Local Drinking Water Source Protection Plan Public Consultation (October 12 to November 19, 2021)- Information
6. John White, Rotary Club of Northern Bruce Peninsula- Selling of club room pool table- Council direction
Moved by L. Golden, Seconded by M. Myles
That the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is not interested in purchasing the Rotary Club of Northern Bruce Peninsula’s club room pool table.
Carried
7. Scott Butler, Nominating Committee- Good Road Board of Directors Call for Nominations for 2022-2023- Council direction
8. Grey Bruce Health Unit Media Release- Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App Available- Information
9. 2022 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Delegation Form- Council direction- Staff will prepare a list of possible delegation topics and report back to Council
Note: Correspondence provided to Council through the Council agenda package will be classified into one of the following sub-categories:
Information Correspondence;
Correspondence to be received and referred to staff for action or report; Correspondence for Council direction.
Resolution #32-11-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by L. Golden
That the Correspondence Items #2-5 and #7-9 be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
Reading of By-Laws
By-law No. 2021-80
Being a By-law to Establish a Multi-year Accessibility Plan for the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law No. 2021-98
Being a By-Law to Authorize a Lease Agreement Between Shared Tower Inc. and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula (St. Edmunds Landfill)
By-law No. 2021-99
Being a By-Law to Authorize a Lease Agreement Between Signum Wireless Corporation (Signum Wireless) and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula (Lion’s Head Fire Hall)
By-law No. 2021-103
Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, October 25, 2021
Resolution #32-12-2021, Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
That the listed by-law(s) be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
Mayor McIver advised that Council was moving into closed session for the following reasons: b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board members, e) Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality or local board (former Accounts Receivable Clerk), b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board members (exit interview for Accounts Receivable Clerk), and b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board members d) labour relations and employee negotiations (Municipal Staffing).
Closed Session
Resolution #32-13-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by M. Myles
That Council move into closed meeting at 1:38 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board members,e) Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality or local board (former Accounts Receivable Clerk), b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board members (exit interview for Accounts Receivable Clerk), and b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board members d) labour relations and employee negotiations (Municipal staffing).
Carried
Reconvene from Closed Session to Resume Council Meeting
Resolution #32-14-2021, Moved by J. Mielhausen, Seconded by L. Golden
That Council reconvenes from Closed Session at 2:42 p.m. and resumes the Council meeting.
Carried
Moved by M. Myles, Seconded by J. Mielhausen
That Council approves the hiring of a Committee/Licensing Coordinator and provided direction to the CAO to commence union negotiations in early 2022 and extend some current employment contracts.
Carried
Adjournment
Resolution #32-15-2021, Moved by D. Myles, Seconded by L. Golden
That the meeting adjourns at 2:43 p.m.
Carried
