Members Present: Mayor – Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor – Rod Anderson, Councillor – Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Councillor – Todd Dowd, Councillor – Aman Sohrab
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, Tony Houad – Treasurer (Interim)
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.
Opening Remarks –
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West
Declaration of Oath of Office – Mayor Milt McIver As per Section 232 of the Municipal Act – Administered by, Cathy Addison, Municipal Clerk
Presentation of the Mayor’s Chain of Office
Declaration of Oath of Office – Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson As per Section 232 of the Municipal Act – Administered by, Cathy Addison, Municipal Clerk
Declaration of Oath of Office – Councillors Todd Dowd -Laurie Golden – Aman Sohrab As per Section 232 of the Municipal Act – Administered by, Cathy Addison, Municipal Clerk
Introduction of 2022-2026 Members of Council
Greetings from Deputy Mayor and Councillors
Mayor’s Inaugural Address
The Inauguration Presentation concluded at 1:35 p.m. and a break was held until 1:58 p.m.
Call to Order and Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
Following the inauguration of the 2022-2026 members of council for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Mayor McIver called the meeting to order at 1:58 p.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof that may arise during the meeting.
Approval of the Agenda
#26-01-2022
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
Adoption of the Minutes
Re: Council Meeting No. 22-25, Date October 11, 2022
#26-02-2022
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 22-25 dated October 11, 2022, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
Presentation
Recognition of 40 Years in Municipal Government – Mayor Milt McIver
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, presented Mayor McIver with a certificate recognizing 40 years of involvement in municipal government.
The following was recognized within the presentation:
Mayor McIver first became involved in local politics when he was elected as Reeve of the former Township of Lindsay in 1982. He continued in that position until amalgamation of the four northern Bruce Peninsula municipalities occurred in 1999. Upon amalgamation the Head of Council title changed from Reeve to Mayor. As of November 8, 2022, Mayor McIver will be in municipal politics 40 years. Milt submitted his mayor candidate papers to run in the 2022 Election and was successful in another four-year term.
Mayor McIver has served as Mayor of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula since 1999. This service, combined with his duties as Reeve in the former Lindsay Township, totals forty (40) years of involvement in municipal government.
In 2008, Mayor McIver was in the position of Warden for the County of Bruce for his third term.
Over the years, Mayor McIver has worked with many residents, members of Council and volunteers. He has been involved integrally with countless committees and organizations focused on building and maintaining a strong community.
Mayor McIver is a dedicated supporter of agriculture, tourism and small industrial and business sectors within the municipality as well as County-wide.
Following the presentation from Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, Mayor McIver thanked his wife, Bonnie Warder, fellow council members, staff and people who have continually supported him throughout his 40 years in municipal government.
Delegation – Nil
Consideration of Agenda Items
1. As this was the first meeting for new Council members, Mayor McIver requested staff to provide an overview of their reports.
2. GIS/IT Coordinator Report No. GIS/IT 22-06
Re: Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Update
#26-03-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives report GIS/IT 22-04 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Update;
And that Council adopts an Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula;
And That Council enact By-law No. 2022-93.
Carried
3. Fire Chief Report No. FC 22-08
Re: Sole Source Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
#26-04-2022
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives FC 22-08 report titled Sole Source Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and;
That Council waives Section 5.4 Tender Purchased $75,000+ of Bylaw 2022-70 Purchasing Policy, and;
That, the Fire Chief is authorized to enter into an agreement for the purchase of 20 MSA G1 SCBAs from AJ Stone, and;
That, the purchase amount of $270,000.00 be allocated from the Fire Equipment Reserve Fund.
Carried
4. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 22-31
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner (s): Ms. Valentina Bojic Graf
Plan 3M 129 Lot 14 Sec 3M 129 PCL 14-1, 3 Goderich Point Loop, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 620 005 28314 0000
#26-05-2022
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Ms. Valentina Bojic Graf, for the property legally described as Plan 3M 129 Lot 14 Sec 3M 129 PCL 14-1; 3 Goderich Point Loop (Assessment Roll No. 41 09 620 005 28314 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
5. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 22-32
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner (s): Bayshore Kamp Inc.
c/o Adnan Mahmood
Plan 3M 137 Lot 14, 22 Bay Shore Avenue South, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 680 004 02225 0000
#26-06-2022
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Mr. Adnan Mahmood, on behalf of Bayshore Kamp Inc., for the property legally described as Plan 3M 137 Lot 14; 22 Bay Shore Avenue South (Assessment Roll No. 41 09 680 004 02225 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
6. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 22-33
Re: Partial No Demand for Services Site Plan Control Agreement
Owner: Ms. Bridget Luca and Mr. Mario Luca
Town Plot Bury WBR Pt BLK 6 RP 3R173 Part 21, 28 Rowson’s Road
Assessment Roll No. 4109-680-004-11601-0000
Property Identifier Number (PIN): 33100-0148 (LT)
#26-07-2022
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That, the registration of a Partial No Demand for Services Site Plan Control Agreement requested by Ms. Bridget Luca and Mr. Mario Luca, owners of the property legally described as Town Plot Bury WBR Pt BLK 6 RP 3R173 Part 21 and located at 28 Rowson’s Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula be approved.
Carried
7. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 22-34
Re: Lift Holding (H) Zone
Owners: Ms. Bridget Luca and Mr. Mario Luca
Town Plot Bury WBR Pt BLK 6 RP 3R173 Part 21 (St. Edmunds), 28 Rowson’s Road
Assessment Roll No. 4109-680-004-11601-0000
#26-08-2022
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the removal of the Holding “H” zone requested by Ms. Bridget Luca and Mr. Mario Luca of the property legally described as Town Plot Bury WBR Pt BLK 6 RP 3R173 Part 21 (St. Edmunds);28 Rowson’s Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula be approved, and;
The passage of By-law No. 2022-94, being a by-law to lift the Holding “H” zone, at its Council meeting on Tuesday November 15, 2022.
Carried
8. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 22-35
Re: Deeming By-law
John Anthony Lederer
Neville Kirchmann
Lots 57, 58, 59 and Block 64, Plan 3M199, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula (Former Eastnor), Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 660 001 33526, 41 09 660 001 33528, 41 09 660 001 33548 and 41 09 660 001 33564
PIN No. 33114-0344 (LT), 33114-0345 (LT), 33114-0346 (LT), and 33114-0351 (LT),
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the registering of a By-Law to deem Lots 57, 58, 59 & Block 64, Plan 3M199, (Former Eastnor), Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, not to be parts of a registered Plan of Subdivision pursuant to a request submitted by the owners, John Anthony Lederer and Neville Kirchmann.
And further that this deeming by-law be presented to Council for passage at its regular meeting on November 15, 2022.
Carried
9. Treasurer Report No. TR 22-16
Re: 2023 Budget Timetable
#26-10-2022
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR22-16 as information regarding preparation of the 2023 Budget;
And That approves the proposed 2023 Budget timetable.
Carried
10. Clerk Report No. C 22-51
Re: Appoint a Committee of Adjustment (COA)
#26-11-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Clerk Report C 22-51 with regards to the appointment of a Committee of Adjustment, as information;
And That By-law No. 2022- 92, being a by-law to constitute and Appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, be presented for consideration of passage at the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Carried
11. Clerk Report No. C 22-52
Re: Appoint Officers to the Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Authority
#26-12-2022
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives Clerk Report C 22-52 with regards to the appointment of the Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Authority, as information;
And That By-law No. 2022- 91, being a by-law to constitute and Appoint Officers to the Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Authority, be presented for consideration of passage at the regular Council meeting on Monday, November 28, 2022.
Carried
12. Clerk Report No. C 22-53
Re: Fees and Charges By-law No. 2023-01
#26-13-2022
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council received Clerks report C 22-53, as information pertaining to the Municipality’s Fees and Charges review; and
That Council supports holding a Public Meeting on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with respect to the proposed amendment to the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law;
Carried
13. Clerk Report No. C 22-54
Re: Accessibility Initiatives undertaken for the 2022 Municipal Election
#26-14-2022
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives Clerk’s Report C-22-54 as information with respect to the Accessibility Initiatives undertaken for the 2022 Municipal Election.
Carried
14. Clerk Report No. C 22-55
Re: The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula 2022 Municipal Election
#26-15-2022
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Clerk’s Report C-22-55 as information with respect to the 2022 Municipal Election.
Carried
15. Clerk Report No. C 22-56
Re: January 23, 2023, Regular Council Meeting – Cancel
#26-16-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council approves an exemption to Section 46 of the Procedural By-law (No. 2021-08) wherein the scheduling of its regular Council meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on Monday, January 23, 2023, be cancelled due to the Rural Ontario Municipal Associations (ROMA) conference.
Carried
16. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: October 2022
#26-17-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, October 2022, in the amount of $983,215.34
Carried
Other Business – Nil.
Correspondence
1. Hawks Nest Competition (Information)
Re: Owen Sound, May 17, 2023
#26-18-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the correspondence submitted by the Hawks Nest Competition be directed to staff to review.
Carried
2. Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (Information)
Re: October 28, 2022, Update
3. Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (Information)
Re: Highway 6 Improvements Notice of Study Commencement
4. Ministry of Municipal Housing and Affairs (Information)
Re: More Homes Built Faster, Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan 2022-2023
5. Ministry of Infrastructure (Information)
Re: Association of Municipalities Ontario Annual Conference Update
#26-19-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That correspondence items #2-5 be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
6. 2023 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Delegation Form (Direction)
Discussion ensued regarding pedestrian safety issues associated with increasing tourism within the Municipality.
7. Barry and Sue Robinson (Direction)
Re: Concern with Shore Stone Harvesting in Cape Chin South
Discussion ensued surrounding the correspondence submitted by Barry and Sue Robinson.
It was noted that Shore Stone Harvesting is an ongoing issue within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
8. Daria Magar (Direction)
Re: Sunset Drive Road Width
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, provided an overview of the road status associated with Sunset Drive in Pike Bay.
Discussion ensued regarding the correspondence submitted by Daria Magar.
#26-20-2022
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That correspondence items #6-8 be directed to staff for further review.
Carried
Reading of By-laws
By-law 2022-87
Being a By-Law Designating Certain Lands Within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Not to Be a Registered Plan of Subdivision Lots 57, 58, 59, Block 64, (Former Eastnor Township, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2022-92
Being a By-law to Constitute and Appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the Corporation of the
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2022-93
Being a By-law to Adopt an Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy for the Corporation of the Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2022-94
Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 2002-54, as Amended, Being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula As it relates to the Removal of the Holding (H) Zone Provision – Town Plot Bury WBR Pt BLK 6 RP 3R173 Part 21 (St. Edmunds); 28 Rowson’s Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2022-99
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Tuesday, November 15, 2022
#26-21-2022
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the listed by-law(s) be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
Closed Session – Nil
Reconvene from Closed Session to Resume Council Meeting – Nil
Adjournment
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#26-22-2022
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the meeting adjourns at 3:02 p.m.
Carried
