Members Present: Mayor – Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor – Rod Anderson, Councillor – Todd Dowd, Councillor – Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Councillor – Aman Sohrab
Staff Present: Chief Administrative Officer – Peggy Van Mierlo-West, Clerk – Cathy Addison, Committee/Licensing Coordinator – Lindsay Forbes, Treasurer – Teresa Shearer, Public Works Manager – Troy Cameron, GIS/IT Coordinator – Kara Smith, Chief Building Official – Wendy Elliott, Bylaw Enforcement Officer – Carol Hopkins, Fire Chief – Jack Burt
Others Present: Bruce County Planner, Megan Stansfield, Amanda Brennan, Salter Pilon Architects, Ryan Stitt, Salter Pilon Architects, Kirstin Tuckey
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 1:00 p.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof that may arise during the meeting.
Councillor Golden stated the following: Please be advised that while I do not have a conflict of interest, I have decided to excuse myself from discussion or voting on Report 2023-01 the Gap as the report which is on our Feb 13 Agenda, specifically names a company owned by my sibling, and I wish to avoid any “perception” of conflict as per our Code of Conduct.
Approval of the Agenda
#05-01-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
Adoption of the Minutes
Re: Council Meeting No. 23-01 and 23-02, January 9, 2023
#05-02-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the minutes of Council Meetings No. 23-01 and 23-02, January 9, 2023, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
Special Council Meeting No. 23-03, January 16, 2023
#05-03-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Council Meetings No. 23-03, January 16, 2023, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
Special Council Meeting No. 23-04, January 30, 2023
It was noted that the meeting start time did not reflect the correct timeline.
It was noted that amendments were required to comments pertaining to the “policing” section of Agenda Item #1 Treasurer Report No. TR 23-03 Re: 2023 Budget – Draft #1.
#05-04-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Council Meetings No. 23-04, January 30, 2023, be approved as amended
Carried
Public Meeting
#05-05-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
Subject to a review of submissions arising from the public meeting:
That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2022-124 by Henning as attached and the necessary by-law be forwarded to Council for adoption.
Carried
Delegation
Salter Pilon Architects, Ryan Stitt and Kirstin Tuckey
Re: Lion’s Head Community Centre Renovation Project
Ryan Stitt and Kirstin Tuckey appeared via Zoom.
Council referred to the Lion’s Head Community Centre Redevelopment presentation from Salter Pilon contained within Agenda Item #15, Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-04 Re: Lion’s Head Arena Project – Construction Management Proposal.
Salter Pilon representative, Ryan Stitt, presented two approaches for the Lion’s Head Community Centre Redevelopment Project, Design Bid Build and Construction Management.
Review of the following areas occurred as they relate to each approach.
· Design Bid Build vs Construction Management
· Design Bid Build Schedule
· Construction Management Schedule
· Schedule Comparison
· Financial Implications
Discussion ensued regarding the benefits to selecting the Construction Management approach.
It was noted that the Construction Management approach has become more prevalent since the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic regarding construction projects.
Mayor McIver thanked Ryan and Kirstin for their presentation, noting the CAO will follow up with Salter Pilon following the meeting.
Consideration of Agenda Items
1. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 23-01
Re: 2022/2023 Lion’s Head Drinking Water System Inspection Report
#05-06-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives Public Works Department Report PW 23-01 titled 2022/2023 Lion’s Head Drinking Water Inspection Report; and
That Council directs staff to advise the system users through the Municipal Ad in The Bruce Peninsula Press that the Inspection Report is available for viewing on the Municipal Website.
Carried
2. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 23-03
Re: Mower Replacement
#05-07-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives Public Works Department Report PW 23-03 titled Mower Replacement; and
That Council authorizes the purchase of a 2022 New Holland DuraDisc 109M Roadside Mower from Robert’s Farm Equipment for the amount of $19,200, plus HST.
Carried
3. Fire Chief Report No. FC 23-02
Re: Sole Source Purchase of Firefighter Bunker Gear
#05-08-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives FC 23-02 report titled Sole Source Purchase of Firefighter Bunker Gear, and;
That, the Fire Chief is authorized to enter into an agreement for the purchase of eight (8) sets of firefighter bunker gear from PPE Solutions, and;
That, the purchase amount of $24,216.00, plus applicable taxes, be allocated from the 2023 Capital Budget.
Carried
4. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 23-01
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner (s):Ms. Amber Sommer, Mr. Jonathan Sommer
Con 7 WBR Pt Lot 18 RP 3R7890 Part 1, 95 Bradley Drive, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 660 001 23000 0000
#05-09-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Ms. Amber Sommer and Mr. Jonathan Sommer for the property legally described as Con 7 WBR Pt Lot 18 RP 3R7890 Part 1; 95 Bradley Drive (Assessment Roll No. 41 09 660 001 23000 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. Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Report No. 23-01
Re: The Gap
Councillor Golden did not participate in the meeting at this time.
Deputy Mayor Anderson provided a brief history of The Gap.
Discussion ensued regarding Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Report No. MLEO 21-05.
It was noted that the The Gap is signed as no parking zone with no loading and unloading on the West side.
It was noted that The Gap will be included on Council’s Road Tour on Friday, April 28, 2023.
#05-10-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives MLEO Report No. 23-01 as information regarding what is locally known as “The Gap,” described more formally as the road allowance between 36 Big Tub Road and 7480 Highway 6.
Carried
6. Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Report No. 23-02
Re: A By-Law to Regulate Paid Parking and Control Traffic and More Particularly the Parking, Stopping or Standing of Vehicles and the use of Municipal Parking Lots within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Councillor Golden returned to the meeting at this time.
#05-11-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives MLEO report No. 23-02, and
That Council approves the recommendation as presented and that the changes be included in the Traffic and Parking By-law No. 2023-10 for Council’s consideration and passage of the By-law on February 27, 2023, and
That the following regulations remain status quo;
· Paid Parking in Tobermory remains status quo
· Parking and Paid Parking on Big Tub Road remain status quo
· The Gap remains status quo
· Resident 3 hour maximum parking on Grant Watson Drive remains status quo,
· Resident/Cemetery 3-hour maximum Parking on Dunks Bay remains status quo,
· Paid Parking at Dunks Bay remains status quo, and
· ParkPass 4-hour Paid Parking reservation in the parking lot on Little Cove remains status quo, and
· No Parking/No Stopping on Dorcas Bay remains status quo, and
· Paid Parking in the parking lot at Dyers Bay remains status quo, and
· Paid Parking at the end of Borchardt Road remains status quo, and
· Paid Parking in the lot on Carter Rd remains status quo, and
· Parking in Lion’s Head remains status quo, and
· ParkPass 4 and 8-hour reservations in the parking lot at McCurdy Drive remain status quo, and
That the changes to Section 16 Sub 1 and Sub 2 of By-law 2023-10, Traffic By-law, be amended to reflect the following:
1. The Municipality will issue Resident Parking Passes per residential property owner(s) at no charge. The issuance of Resident Parking Passes will be issued for a person(s) residing, renting or leasing residentially on a full-time, year-round basis in the Municipality. Proof of residency will be required in the form of a valid photo identification issued by the Province of Ontario (such as a Driver’s Licence) and vehicle ownership. A Resident Parking Pass will be associated with a licence plate.
2. The Municipality will issue up to two (2) Resident Parking Passes per residential property for the residential property owner(s) at no charge. The issuance of a Resident Parking Pass will be issued for a person(s) owning improved property in the Municipality. A current-year tax bill and vehicle ownership are required, as each Resident Parking Pass will be associated with a licence.
3. The Municipality reserves the right to charge a $50.00 fee for persons requiring or requesting a Resident Parking Pass(es) if they do not meet the requirements set out in Sec 16 sub 1 and Sec 16 sub 2.
Carried
7. Treasurer Report No.TR 23-04
Re: Financial Indicator Review – 2021
#05-12-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR23-04, regarding the 2021 Financial Indicators, as information.
Carried
8. Treasurer Report No.TR 23-05
Re: 2022 Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland Reserve
#05-13-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR23-05 as information regarding the 2022 Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland as information.
Carried
9. Treasurer Report No. TR 23-06
Re: 2022 By-law Department Allocations
#05-14-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR23-06 regarding 2022 By-Law Department revenue and expenses and allocation of surplus funds to reserves as information.
Carried
10. Treasurer Report No. TR 23-09
Re: Asset Management Plan
A lengthy discussion ensued with a need to add additional funds and the motion was amended to reflect the same.
#05-15-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR23-09 as information regarding the Asset Management Plan, as information; and
That an additional $110,000 be transferred to the Facilities Reserve in Draft #2 of the 2023 Budget to address the funding gap.
Carried
11. Clerk Report No. C 23-05
Re: Volunteer Recognition Day 2023
#05-16-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives C-23-05 report with regards to Volunteer Recognition Day 2023 as information.
Carried
12. Clerk Report No. C 23-06
Re: Committee Appointments
Following discussion and review of the applications for Committees, Council selected Committee members, for Committees with too many applications, through Council deliberation or through means of drawing names from a hat.
It was also noted that no public members submitted an application for the Multi Municipal Wind Turbine Action Group and no public member will be appointed this term.
#05-17-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council endorses the enactment of by-laws at its regular meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, appointing the following individuals to ad hoc/advisory committees for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula:
Ad Hoc Museum— Cecile Eadie, Ruth Bainbridge, Terry Lee Milligan, Rob Davis, Shirley Johnstone, Debbie Golden Thornton, Judy Caulfeild-Browne, and Council Representative, Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
Cemetery—James Mielhausen, Pam Loughlean, Craig Adams, Rob Davis, Council Representative: Mayor Milt McIver
Chi-Cheemaun Festival— Don Johnstone, Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Linda Bain, Vivian Wyonch, Jim Mosiuk, Tom McAfee, and Council Representative, Councillor Aman Sohrab
Physician Recruitment and Retention— Daryl Wood, Jim Dilamarter, Pam Loughlean (representing Peninsula Family Health Team), Dr. Elaine Blau (Lead Physician), and Council Representative, Councillor Aman Sohrab
Climate Action and Waste Diversion— Chelsea Vieira, Glen Estill, Dave Ebel, Mike Campbell, Rod Layman. Dave Van Geem, Terri Munn, Noreen Steinacher, Parks Canada Representative, Brandon Golden, and Council Representative, Councillor Aman Sohrab
Municipal Investigator (Livestock Valuer)—Earl Cameron and James Mielhausen
Property Standards Committee – John Moiseshyn, Wayne Eichenberger, and Dave Van Geem
Fence Viewers – James Mielhausen, Dave Ebel, and Paul Mielhausen
And that Council accepts Deputy Mayor, Rod Anderson’s, withdrawal as a member of the Multi Municipal Wind Turbine Action Group.
Carried
13. Clerk Report No. C 23-07
Re: Owner: Graham Brent Greig
Agent: Ron Davidson Land Use Planning Consultants Inc.
File No: B-2022-122 (Consent)
Legal Description:126 Main Street D1 UNIT 12 (Lion’s Head) and
Con 5 EBR Pt Lot 29 and Con 5 EBR Pt Lot 30 (Eastnor) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Roll No’s: 410964000113200, 410962000709300 and 410962000605901
#05-18-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council directs staff to submit to the County of Bruce Planning and Economic Development Department, the Municipality’s position of no objection to a severance submitted by the agent, Ron Davidson, on behalf of the owner, Graham Brent Greig, for property legally described as 126 Main Street D1 UNIT 12 (Lion’s Head) and Con 5 EBR Pt Lot 29 and Con 5 EBR Pt Lot 30 (Eastnor) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; and
That Council approves the imposition of conditions of granting of consent as follows:
1. That the owner enter into an Agreement with the Municipality, if deemed necessary by the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula to satisfy all the requirements, financial or otherwise of the Municipality, which may include, but shall not be limited to, the provision of parkland (or cash-in-lieu of land), roads, installation of services, facilities, drainage and the timing and payment of a development charge.
2. That a Reference Plan (survey that is registered) be completed and a copy filed with the Municipal Clerk and a digital copy (preferred) or a hard copy be filed with the Approval Authority, or an exemption from the Reference Plan be received from the Approval Authority.
3. That the Municipality provide written confirmation to the Approval Authority that the municipal conditions as imposed herein have been fulfilled.
4. That, pursuant to Section 53(42) of the Planning Act, the ‘Certificate of Consent’ be affixed to the deed within two years of the giving of the Notice of Decision. (Note: Section 53(43) of the Planning Act requires that the transaction approved by this consent must be carried out within two years of the issuance of the certificate (i.e., Stamping of the deed)).
5. That the applicant pays the applicable County of Bruce consent certification fee at the time of certification of the deeds.
6. That the Clerk of the Municipality provide written confirmation that a development agreement has been executed and registered on title which identifies areas having high archaeological potential and outlines the following requirements prior to development or site alteration:
a. That an archaeological assessment be completed by an archaeologist licensed in the province of Ontario and confirmed by the appropriate Ministry to have been accepted into the Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports; and
b. that the recommendations of the archaeological assessment (if any) have been implemented to the satisfaction of the zoning administrator.
Carried
14. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-03
Re: Council Prioritization Report – Public Comments
It was noted only 5 Public Comments were received.
#05-19-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives the report title Council Prioritization Report – Public Comment, and;
That staff provide Council with a quarterly update regarding these approved priorities.
Carried
15. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-04
Re: Lion’s Head Arena Project – Construction Management Proposal
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, provided a brief overview of the Lion’s Head Arena Project – Construction Management Proposal.
Discussion ensued regarding funding allocations within the Project and anticipated interest rates.
#05-20-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council received the report titled Lion’s Head Arena Project – Construction Management Proposal, and;
That, Salter Pilon be directed to commence with a construction management method for the design and construction of the Lion’s Head Arena Project, and;
That the construction cost of the Lion’s Head Arena Project be capped at $10,000,000 (excluding HST) and excluding architectural fees.
Carried
16. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-05
Re: 4th Quarter Report 2022
#05-21-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives the report titled 4th Quarter Report 2022.
Carried
17. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: December 2022
#05-22-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, December 2022, in the amount of $3,790,455.87
Carried
18. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: January 2023
#05-23-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, January 2023, in the amount of $1,231,090.22
Carried
Other Business
Deputy Mayor Anderson inquired regarding installing signage on the bathrooms located in the Tobermory Community Centre Parking Lot.
· CAO, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, indicated that staff will look into the request.
Councillor Golden stated that compliance with the Short-term Accommodation By-law must be a priority for Council.
· Discussion ensued regarding the Short-term Accommodation Program and the need to get full compliance from STA Owners.
Councillor Golden was concerned that Ferndale business owners are not eligible for Spruce the Bruce Funding.
· The CAO noted that she would speak to Bruce County and Report back.
Correspondence
1. Bruce Peninsula Art Show Committee (Information)
Re: Thank you letter
2. Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce (Information)
Re: Thank you letter
3. Grey Bruce Public Health (Information)
Re: 2022 West Nile Virus Year End Report
4. Clean Energy Frontier (Information)
Re: February Newsletter
5. News Release, MPP Rick Byers (Information)
Re: Ontario Government Building New School in Markdale
6. Tanis Henderson (Information)
Re: Proposed Changes to the Short-term Accommodation By-law
7. Source Protection Authority (Information)
Re: Source Protection Committee Minutes, March 25, 2022
8. Source Protection Authority (Information)
Re: Source Protection Committee Minutes, July 22, 2022
9. Chris Peabody, Warden, County of Bruce (Information)
Re: Objection to Bill 23
10. Resolution, City of Hamilton (Information)
Re: Impacts of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
11. Resolution, Town of Halton Hills (Information)
Re: Repeal Bill 23 – The Build More Homes Faster Act
12. Resolution, County of Huron (Information)
Re: Call to Action: Review of the Cannabis Act
#05-24-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the correspondence be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
Reading of By-laws
By-law 2023-03
Being a By-law to authorize a Municipal Accommodation Tax Agreement with Tobermory and District Chamber of Commerce
By-law 2023-22
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, February 13, 2023
#05-25-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the listed by-laws 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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#05-26-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the meeting adjourns at 2:45 p.m.
Carried
· No Parking/No Stopping on Dorcas Bay remains status quo, and
· Paid Parking in the parking lot at Dyers Bay remains status quo, and
· Paid Parking at the end of Borchardt Road remains status quo, and
· Paid Parking in the lot on Carter Rd remains status quo, and
· Parking in Lion’s Head remains status quo, and
· ParkPass 4 and 8-hour reservations in the parking lot at McCurdy Drive remain status quo, and
That the changes to Section 16 Sub 1 and Sub 2 of By-law 2023-10, Traffic By-law, be amended to reflect the following:
1. The Municipality will issue Resident Parking Passes per residential property owner(s) at no charge. The issuance of Resident Parking Passes will be issued for a person(s) residing, renting or leasing residentially on a full-time, year-round basis in the Municipality. Proof of residency will be required in the form of a valid photo identification issued by the Province of Ontario (such as a Driver’s Licence) and vehicle ownership. A Resident Parking Pass will be associated with a licence plate.
2. The Municipality will issue up to two (2) Resident Parking Passes per residential property for the residential property owner(s) at no charge. The issuance of a Resident Parking Pass will be issued for a person(s) owning improved property in the Municipality. A current-year tax bill and vehicle ownership are required, as each Resident Parking Pass will be associated with a licence.
3. The Municipality reserves the right to charge a $50.00 fee for persons requiring or requesting a Resident Parking Pass(es) if they do not meet the requirements set out in Sec 16 sub 1 and Sec 16 sub 2.
Carried
7. Treasurer Report No.TR 23-04
Re: Financial Indicator Review – 2021
#05-12-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR23-04, regarding the 2021 Financial Indicators, as information.
Carried
8. Treasurer Report No.TR 23-05
Re: 2022 Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland Reserve
#05-13-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR23-05 as information regarding the 2022 Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland as information.
Carried
9. Treasurer Report No. TR 23-06
Re: 2022 By-law Department Allocations
#05-14-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR23-06 regarding 2022 By-Law Department revenue and expenses and allocation of surplus funds to reserves as information.
Carried
10. Treasurer Report No. TR 23-09
Re: Asset Management Plan
A lengthy discussion ensued with a need to add additional funds and the motion was amended to reflect the same.
#05-15-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR23-09 as information regarding the Asset Management Plan, as information; and
That an additional $110,000 be transferred to the Facilities Reserve in Draft #2 of the 2023 Budget to address the funding gap.
Carried
11. Clerk Report No. C 23-05
Re: Volunteer Recognition Day 2023
#05-16-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives C-23-05 report with regards to Volunteer Recognition Day 2023 as information.
Carried
12. Clerk Report No. C 23-06
Re: Committee Appointments
Following discussion and review of the applications for Committees, Council selected Committee members, for Committees with too many applications, through Council deliberation or through means of drawing names from a hat.
It was also noted that no public members submitted an application for the Multi Municipal Wind Turbine Action Group and no public member will be appointed this term.
#05-17-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council endorses the enactment of by-laws at its regular meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, appointing the following individuals to ad hoc/advisory committees for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula:
Ad Hoc Museum— Cecile Eadie, Ruth Bainbridge, Terry Lee Milligan, Rob Davis, Shirley Johnstone, Debbie Golden Thornton, Judy Caulfeild-Browne, and Council Representative, Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
Cemetery—James Mielhausen, Pam Loughlean, Craig Adams, Rob Davis, Council Representative: Mayor Milt McIver
Chi-Cheemaun Festival— Don Johnstone, Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Linda Bain, Vivian Wyonch, Jim Mosiuk, Tom McAfee, and Council Representative, Councillor Aman Sohrab
Physician Recruitment and Retention— Daryl Wood, Jim Dilamarter, Pam Loughlean (representing Peninsula Family Health Team), Dr. Elaine Blau (Lead Physician), and Council Representative, Councillor Aman Sohrab
Climate Action and Waste Diversion— Chelsea Vieira, Glen Estill, Dave Ebel, Mike Campbell, Rod Layman. Dave Van Geem, Terri Munn, Noreen Steinacher, Parks Canada Representative, Brandon Golden, and Council Representative, Councillor Aman Sohrab
Municipal Investigator (Livestock Valuer)—Earl Cameron and James Mielhausen
Property Standards Committee – John Moiseshyn, Wayne Eichenberger, and Dave Van Geem
Fence Viewers – James Mielhausen, Dave Ebel, and Paul Mielhausen
And that Council accepts Deputy Mayor, Rod Anderson’s, withdrawal as a member of the Multi Municipal Wind Turbine Action Group.
Carried
13. Clerk Report No. C 23-07
Re: Owner: Graham Brent Greig
Agent: Ron Davidson Land Use Planning Consultants Inc.
File No: B-2022-122 (Consent)
Legal Description:126 Main Street D1 UNIT 12 (Lion’s Head) and
Con 5 EBR Pt Lot 29 and Con 5 EBR Pt Lot 30 (Eastnor) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Roll No’s: 410964000113200, 410962000709300 and 410962000605901
#05-18-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council directs staff to submit to the County of Bruce Planning and Economic Development Department, the Municipality’s position of no objection to a severance submitted by the agent, Ron Davidson, on behalf of the owner, Graham Brent Greig, for property legally described as 126 Main Street D1 UNIT 12 (Lion’s Head) and Con 5 EBR Pt Lot 29 and Con 5 EBR Pt Lot 30 (Eastnor) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; and
That Council approves the imposition of conditions of granting of consent as follows:
1. That the owner enter into an Agreement with the Municipality, if deemed necessary by the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula to satisfy all the requirements, financial or otherwise of the Municipality, which may include, but shall not be limited to, the provision of parkland (or cash-in-lieu of land), roads, installation of services, facilities, drainage and the timing and payment of a development charge.
2. That a Reference Plan (survey that is registered) be completed and a copy filed with the Municipal Clerk and a digital copy (preferred) or a hard copy be filed with the Approval Authority, or an exemption from the Reference Plan be received from the Approval Authority.
3. That the Municipality provide written confirmation to the Approval Authority that the municipal conditions as imposed herein have been fulfilled.
4. That, pursuant to Section 53(42) of the Planning Act, the ‘Certificate of Consent’ be affixed to the deed within two years of the giving of the Notice of Decision. (Note: Section 53(43) of the Planning Act requires that the transaction approved by this consent must be carried out within two years of the issuance of the certificate (i.e., Stamping of the deed)).
5. That the applicant pays the applicable County of Bruce consent certification fee at the time of certification of the deeds.
6. That the Clerk of the Municipality provide written confirmation that a development agreement has been executed and registered on title which identifies areas having high archaeological potential and outlines the following requirements prior to development or site alteration:
a. That an archaeological assessment be completed by an archaeologist licensed in the province of Ontario and confirmed by the appropriate Ministry to have been accepted into the Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports; and
b. that the recommendations of the archaeological assessment (if any) have been implemented to the satisfaction of the zoning administrator.
Carried
14. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-03
Re: Council Prioritization Report – Public Comments
It was noted only 5 Public Comments were received.
#05-19-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives the report title Council Prioritization Report – Public Comment, and;
That staff provide Council with a quarterly update regarding these approved priorities. Carried
15. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-04
Re: Lion’s Head Arena Project – Construction Management Proposal
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, provided a brief overview of the Lion’s Head Arena Project – Construction Management Proposal.
Discussion ensued regarding funding allocations within the Project and anticipated interest rates.
#05-20-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council received the report titled Lion’s Head Arena Project – Construction Management Proposal, and;
That, Salter Pilon be directed to commence with a construction management method for the design and construction of the Lion’s Head Arena Project, and;
That the construction cost of the Lion’s Head Arena Project be capped at $10,000,000 (excluding HST) and excluding architectural fees.
Carried
16. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-05
Re: 4th Quarter Report 2022
#05-21-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives the report titled 4th Quarter Report 2022.
Carried
17. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: December 2022
#05-22-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, December 2022, in the amount of $3,790,455.87
Carried
18. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: January 2023
#05-23-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, January 2023, in the amount of $1,231,090.22
Carried
Other Business
Deputy Mayor Anderson inquired regarding installing signage on the bathrooms located in the Tobermory Community Centre Parking Lot.
· CAO, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, indicated that staff will look into the request.
Councillor Golden stated that compliance with the Short-term Accommodation By-law must be a priority for Council.
· Discussion ensued regarding the Short-term Accommodation Program and the need to get full compliance from STA Owners.
Councillor Golden was concerned that Ferndale business owners are not eligible for Spruce the Bruce Funding.
· The CAO noted that she would speak to Bruce County and Report back.
Correspondence
1. Bruce Peninsula Art Show Committee (Information)
Re: Thank you letter
2. Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce (Information)
Re: Thank you letter
3. Grey Bruce Public Health (Information)
Re: 2022 West Nile Virus Year End Report
4. Clean Energy Frontier (Information)
Re: February Newsletter
5. News Release, MPP Rick Byers (Information)
Re: Ontario Government Building New School in Markdale
6. Tanis Henderson (Information)
Re: Proposed Changes to the Short-term Accommodation By-law
7. Source Protection Authority (Information)
Re: Source Protection Committee Minutes, March 25, 2022
8. Source Protection Authority (Information)
Re: Source Protection Committee Minutes, July 22, 2022
9. Chris Peabody, Warden, County of Bruce (Information)
Re: Objection to Bill 23
10. Resolution, City of Hamilton (Information)
Re: Impacts of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
11. Resolution, Town of Halton Hills (Information)
Re: Repeal Bill 23 – The Build More Homes Faster Act
12. Resolution, County of Huron (Information)
Re: Call to Action: Review of the Cannabis Act
#05-24-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the correspondence be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
Reading of By-laws
By-law 2023-03
Being a By-law to authorize a Municipal Accommodation Tax Agreement with Tobermory and District Chamber of Commerce
By-law 2023-22
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, February 13, 2023
#05-25-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
Closed Session – Nil.
Reconvene from Closed Session to Resume Council Meeting – Nil.
Adjournment
We are attempting to make every document accessible but there may still be difficulty in recognizing all the information. Please contact the Accessibility Coordinator if you require assistance and we will make every attempt to provide this information in an alternate format.
#05-26-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the meeting adjourns at 2:45 p.m.
Carried
16. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-05
Re: 4th Quarter Report 2022
#05-21-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives the report titled 4th Quarter Report 2022.
Carried
17. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: December 2022
#05-22-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, December 2022, in the amount of $3,790,455.87
Carried
18. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: January 2023
#05-23-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, January 2023, in the amount of $1,231,090.22
Carried
Other Business
Deputy Mayor Anderson inquired regarding installing signage on the bathrooms located in the Tobermory Community Centre Parking Lot.
· CAO, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, indicated that staff will look into the request.
Councillor Golden stated that compliance with the Short-term Accommodation By-law must be a priority for Council.
· Discussion ensued regarding the Short-term Accommodation Program and the need to get full compliance from STA Owners.
Councillor Golden was concerned that Ferndale business owners are not eligible for Spruce the Bruce Funding.
· The CAO noted that she would speak to Bruce County and Report back.
Correspondence
1. Bruce Peninsula Art Show Committee (Information)
Re: Thank you letter
2. Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce (Information)
Re: Thank you letter
3. Grey Bruce Public Health (Information)
Re: 2022 West Nile Virus Year End Report
4. Clean Energy Frontier (Information)
Re: February Newsletter
5. News Release, MPP Rick Byers (Information)
Re: Ontario Government Building New School in Markdale
6. Tanis Henderson (Information)
Re: Proposed Changes to the Short-term Accommodation By-law
7. Source Protection Authority (Information)
Re: Source Protection Committee Minutes, March 25, 2022
8. Source Protection Authority (Information)
Re: Source Protection Committee Minutes, July 22, 2022
9. Chris Peabody, Warden, County of Bruce (Information)
Re: Objection to Bill 23
10. Resolution, City of Hamilton (Information)
Re: Impacts of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
11. Resolution, Town of Halton Hills (Information)
Re: Repeal Bill 23 – The Build More Homes Faster Act
12. Resolution, County of Huron (Information)
Re: Call to Action: Review of the Cannabis Act
#05-24-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the correspondence be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
Reading of By-laws
By-law 2023-03
Being a By-law to authorize a Municipal Accommodation Tax Agreement with Tobermory and District Chamber of Commerce
By-law 2023-22
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, February 13, 2023
#05-25-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
Closed Session – Nil.
Reconvene from Closed Session to Resume Council Meeting – Nil.
Adjournment
We are attempting to make every document accessible but there may still be difficulty in recognizing all the information. Please contact the Accessibility Coordinator if you require assistance and we will make every attempt to provide this information in an alternate format.
#05-26-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the meeting adjourns at 2:45 p.m.
Carried
