Members Present: Mayor – Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor – Debbie Myles, Councillor – Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Councillor – James Mielhausen, Councillor – Megan Myles
Staff Present: Chief Administrative Officer – Peggy Van Mierlo-West, Clerk – Cathy Addison, Committee/Licensing Coordinator – Lindsay Forbes, Public Works Manager – Troy Cameron, GIS/IT Coordinator – Kara Smith, Chief Building Official – Wendy Elliott, Bylaw Enforcement Officer – Carol Hopkins, Fire Chief – Jack Burt
Note: 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.
Call to Order and Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Mayor McIver called the meeting to order at 1:57 p.m., following a meeting of the Committee of Adjustment, and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof that may arise during the meeting.
Councillor Golden stated the following, “Please be advised that while I do not have a Conflict of Interest in the matter, to avoid any “perception” of conflict, I will not participate in any discussion on correspondence #2, from Robert Blackburn, as it refers to a company owned by my sibling.”
Deputy Mayor Myles declared a pecuniary interest on “Closed session. One letter was written by me and the other was about my daughter”.
Approval of the Agenda
#25-01-2022
Moved by Councillor James Mielhausen, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
Adoption of the Minutes
Re: Council Meeting No. 22-24, Dated September 26, 2022
#25-02-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles, Seconded by Councillor Megan Myles
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 22-24, dated September 26, 2022, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
Public Meeting – Nil.
Delegation – Nil.
Consideration of Agenda Items
1. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 22-36
Re: Streetlight Request Policy
#25-03-2022
Moved by Councillor James Mielhausen, Seconded by Councillor Megan Myles
That Council receives Public Works Department Report PW 22-36 titled Streetlight Request Policy;
And that Council adopt By-law No. 2022-88, Street Light Request Policy, at the October 11, 2022, regular meeting of Council.
Carried
2. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 22-30
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner (s): Construction Com Group Ltd.
c/o Troyan Babyn
Con 7 EBR Pt Lot 20 RP 3R797 Part 7, 120 McKague Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 620 008 35510 0000
#25-04-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Mr. Troyan Babyn, on behalf of Construction Com Group Ltd., for the property legally described as Con 7 EBR Pt Lot 20 RP 3R797 Part 7; 120 McKague Road (Assessment Roll No. 41 09 620 008 35510 0000) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula be approved, and;
That the owner acknowledges 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.
Carried
3. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. 22-42
Re: 3rd Quarter Report
Discussion ensued surrounding the information contained within the 3rd Quarter Report.
Fire Chief, Jack Burt, noted that October 9th -15th, 2022, is Fire Prevention Week. He further noted the importance of home escape planning and checking that smoke detectors are operational.
#25-05-2022
Moved by Councillor Megan Myles, Seconded by Councillor James Mielhausen
That Council receives the report titled 3rd Quarter Report
Carried
4. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 22-43
Re: Source Protection Agreement
#25-06-2022
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Megan Myles
That Council receives the report Source Protection Agreement, and;
That Council enters into the attached agreement between the Saugeen Valley Source Protection Authority, Grey Sauble Source Protection Authority and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Authority.
Carried
5. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 22-44
Re: MOU for Economic Development Services between the County of Bruce and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
CAO, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, noted that several projects were requested by staff surrounding Economic Development Services including, RED Funding for downtown revitalization, updating Community improvement plans and updating the Municipality’s Economic Development Strategic Plan.
#25-07-2022
Moved by Councillor James Mielhausen, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles
That Council receives the report MOU for Economic Development Services between the County of Bruce and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula and;
That Council enters into the attached agreement.
Carried
6. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: September 2022
#25-08-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles, Seconded by Councillor Megan Myles
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, September 2022, in the amount of $4,051,594.06
Carried
Other Business
Deputy Mayor Myles inquired regarding the status of the creation of parking spaces near the Tamarac Island causeway.
· Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, stated that approximately 6 parking spaces have been created near Walter Charman Drive.
· Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Carol Hopkins, stated that signage had previously been posted at the site, but has since disappeared. She further stated that new signage has been ordered.
Members of Council thanked their fellow members and staff for their support over the 2018-2022 term of Council.
CAO, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, presented members of Council with a gift on behalf of staff for the last four years of service which they have dedicated to the Municipality.
Correspondence
1. William and Marsha Stevens (Information)
Re: Pike Bay Lights
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, informed Council that dimmers were installed on the Pike Bay streetlights on the morning of October 11, 2022.
He further noted that several hydro poles are scheduled to be replaced within Pike Bay.
Deputy Mayor Myles inquired regarding the status of Tobermory streetlights.
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, stated that the contractor has commenced repairs.
2. Robert Blackburn (Information)
Re: Activities at the GAP, Status of Municipal Action
Having declared a conflict of interest, Councillor Golden did not participate in conversations surrounding Correspondence Item #2, Robert Blackburn Re: Activities at the GAP, Status of Municipal Action.
#25-09-2022
Moved by Councillor James Mielhausen, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles
That Correspondence Item #2 be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
3. Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (Information)
Re: August 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Councillor Golden rejoined the meeting at this time.
4. Municipal Innovation Council (Information)
Re: September Newsletter
5. Megan Myles, Waste Management and Diversion Committee (Information)
Re: Committee Recommendations to Council
Rural composting options might be viable yet
6. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Information)
Re: Public Consultation
#25-10-2022
Moved by Councillor Megan Myles, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the Correspondence Items #1 and #3-6 be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
Reading of By-laws
By-law No. 2022-88
Being a By-law to Adopt a Streetlight Request Policy for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2022-89
Being a By-law to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Corporation of the County of Bruce for Economic Development Services
By-law 2022-90
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Tuesday, October 11, 2022
#25-11-2022
Moved by Councillor James Mielhausen
Seconded by Councillor Megan Myles
That the listed by-law(s) be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
Closed Session
Councillor Myles declared a Conflict of Interest on “Closed Session – On litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality or local board; (Northern Bruce Peninsula Cottage Association) because I own/operate an STA in the municipality.”
Councillor Mielhausen declared a Conflict of Interest on “Closed Session – On litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality or local board; (Northern Bruce Peninsula Cottage Association) because I own/operate an STA.”
#25-12-2022
Moved by Councillor Megan Myles, Seconded by Councillor James Mielhausen
That Council move into Closed Session at 2:25 p.m. Pursuant to Section 239(2) of The Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: (e) litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality or local board; (Northern Bruce Peninsula Cottage Association) (f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose (Bruce Peninsula Press – October 4-25, 2022 Edition, Letters to the Editor and Political Advertisement)
Carried
Reconvene from Closed Session to Resume Council Meeting
#25-13-2022
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Megan Myles
That Council reconvenes from Closed Session at 3:47 p.m. and resumes the Council meeting.
Carried
Following Closed Session, Mayor McIver advised that Council approved previous minutes, Council provided staff direction with regards to STA correspondence and Bruce Peninsula Press political advertisement article in the October 4th edition.
Adjournment
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#25-14-2022
Moved by Councillor Megan Myles, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the meeting adjourns at 3:48 p.m.
Carried
