Members Present: Mayor – Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor – Rod Anderson, Councillor – Todd Dowd (Via Zoom) (Left the meeting at 3:35 p.m.), 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, Chief Building Official – Wendy Elliott
Others Present: Nil
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 Dowd appeared via Zoom for the Council Meeting on March 13, 2023.
Councillor Golden noted the following: Please be advised, that while I do not have a pecuniary interest, I have decided not to participate in any discussion, or decision on Information Correspondence item #1 on the Mar 13 agenda, as it refers to a company owned by my sibling, and I wish to avoid any “perception” of conflict as per the Code of Conduct.
Approval of the Agenda
#07-01-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
Adoption of the Minutes
Re: Council Meeting No. 23-06, February 27, 2023
#07-02-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 23-06, February 27, 2023, be approved as printed and circulated.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
Public Meeting
Treasurer Report No. TR 23-11
Re: 2023 Budget – Final
Treasurer, Teresa Shearer, provided a brief overview of the 2023 Budget.
It was noted that the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula has a considerably lower tax rate than other municipalities within Bruce County.
Mayor McIver opened the meeting to members of the public at this time.
With no public comments received, Mayor McIver ended the public meeting.
#07-03-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives the 2023 Budget for their consideration; and
That pending any changes required, By-law 2023-27, Being a By-law to Adopt the Estimates of All Sums Required During the Year and Set the 2023 Tax Rates, be presented, and considered for passage at today’s meeting.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
Delegation – Nil.
Consideration of Agenda Items
1. Committee and Licensing Coordinator Report No. CLC 23-02
Re: Proposed Amendments to By-law 2021-84, Short-term Accommodations
It was noted that By-law 2021-84 is a work in progress and that all perspectives regarding the Short-term Accommodation Program are taken into consideration when discussing proposed amendments.
Clarification on proposed amendments to By-law 2021-84 was provided by the Committee and Licensing Coordinator.
Council engaged in discussion regarding proposed amendments to By-law 2021-84.
It was noted that licence numbers are required to be included within all advertisements for Short-term Accommodations.
Councillor Dowd inquired regarding the utilization of Harmari.
It was noted that the Municipality will continue to utilize Harmari for their compliance monitoring and address identification software but will no longer utilize their remittance services for the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).
It was noted a report will be included on the agenda for the Council meeting on March 27, 2023, regarding Administrative Monetary Penalties.
Council directed the Committee and Licensing Coordinator to include information regarding the following proposed amendments be included within a subsequent report:
· Occupancy Limit Increase – The maximum occupancy shall not exceed two (2) Persons per Bedroom, plus a total of two (2) Persons, to a maximum of ten (10) Persons per Class A/B Short-term Accommodation if sufficient parking and beds are available.
· Expanding the Short-term Accommodation Program to include RU-1 and RU-2 zones.
· Implementing a minimum night stay of two nights for Short-term Accommodations within the Municipality.
· Increasing the licence suspension term to two (2) years
· Investigation of capping Class C Short-term Accommodation licences
· Implementing an annual review of By-law 2021-84, Short-term Accommodations
It was noted that if minimum stay is implemented that it would not come into affect until September 5, 2023, if implemented by Council.
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, provided an overview of next steps regarding proposed amendments to By-law 2021-84. It was noted that a subsequent report will be included on the agenda for the Council meeting on March 27, 2023. It was further noted that the report will be placed on NBP Let’s Talk for a period of 15 days following Council review.
#07-04-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives CLC Report No. 23-02, entitled “Proposed Amendments to By-law 2021-84, Short-term Accommodations”; and
That Council provided staff with direction regarding Amendments to By-law 2021-84.
Council supports a cap of 700 Short-term Accommodation Licences and the Short-term Accommodation By-law will be reviewed in the fourth quarter of 2023.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
#07-05-2023
That a subsequent report be included on the agenda for the Council meeting on March 27, 2023, regarding proposed amendments to By-law 2021-84, Short-term Accommodations; and
That Council requested information regarding the following proposed amendments be included within the subsequent report:
· Occupancy Limit Increase – The maximum occupancy shall not exceed two (2) Persons per Bedroom, plus a total of two (2) Persons, to a maximum of ten (10) Persons per Class A/B Short-term Accommodation if sufficient parking and beds are available.
· Expanding the Short-term Accommodation Program to include RU-1 and RU-2 zones.
· Implementing a minimum night stay of two nights for Short-term Accommodations within the Municipality.
· Increasing the licence suspension term to two (2) years
· Investigation of capping Class C Short-term Accommodation licences
· Implementing an annual review of By-law 2021-84, Short-term Accommodations
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
2. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 23-05
Re: 2022 Annual Report for Lakewood Subdivision Sewage System
#07-06-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives Public Works Department Report PW 23-05 titled 2022 Annual Report for Lakewood Subdivision Sewage System.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
3. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 23-06
Re: Contractual Agreement with Parks Canada Agency for Acceptance of Hauled Sewage
#07-07-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson. Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Public Works Department Report PW 23-06 titled Contractual Agreement with Parks Canada Agency for Acceptance of Hauled Sewage, as information; and
That Council supports passage of By-law 2023-28, 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, at its regular meeting of March 27, 2023.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
4. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 23-07
Re: 2022 Lion’s Head Drinking Water System and Tobermory Primary Place Daycare Centre Drinking Water System Annual Reports
#07-08-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Public Works Department Report PW 23-07 titled 2022 Lion’s Head Drinking Water System and Tobermory Primary Place Daycare Centre Drinking Water System Annual Reports, as information.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
5. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 23-08
Re: 2022 Lion’s Head Drinking Water System Summary Report
#07-09-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Public Works Department Report PW 23-08 titled 2022 Lion’s Head Drinking Water System Summary Report; and
That Council directs staff to notify the Ontario Clean Water Agency that Council has accepted the Schedule 22 Summary Report and that the resolution of acceptance is posted on the Municipal website.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
6. Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Report No. MLEO 23-03
Re: Service Agreement between James Special Services and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
#07-10-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Report MLEO 23-03, Service Agreement between James Special Services and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, and
That Council approves the contract agreement with James Special Services for the services to aid in the enforcement of the Paid Parking areas, commencing May 1, 2023, for five (5) months, expiring on October 30, 2023; and
That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Service Agreement between the Municipality and James Special Services; and
That an authorization by-law be presented to Council for passage at its regular meeting today, March 13, 2023.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
7. Clerk Report No. C 23-02
Re: Renewal of the Cleaning Contract with Lance Gibbons
#07-11-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives C-23-02 report with regards to the cleaning contract with Lance Gibbon; and
That Council approves the renegotiation for the cleaning contract agreement with Mr Lance Gibbons for the cleaning services at the Tobermory Health Services, commencing April 2, 2023, for a two (2) year period; and
That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Cleaning Services Agreement between the Municipality and Mr Lance Gibbons; and
That a by-law to authorize this Cleaning Services agreement be presented to Council for passage at its regular meeting on March 27, 2023.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
8. Clerk Report No. C 23-03
Re: Renewal of Stokes Bay Community Centre Lease Agreement
Mayor McIver called for a break at 2:24 p.m.
Councillor Sohrab and Councillor Golden left the meeting at this time.
Councillor Sohrab and Councillor Golden returned to the meeting at 2:26 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 2:26 p.m.
#07-12-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives C-23-03 report with regards to the Stokes Bay Community Centre lease agreement; and
That Council approves the renegotiation of the lease agreement for the Stokes Bay Community Centre, with the Stokes Bay Community Centre Group commencing May 1, 2023, for a three (3) year period; and
That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement between the Municipality and the Stokes Bay Community Centre Group; and
And by-law to authorize this lease agreement be presented to Council for passage at its regular meeting on March 27, 2023.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
9. Clerk Report No. C 23-04
Re: Renewal of the Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists Lease Agreement
#07-13-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives C-23-04 report with regards to the Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists lease agreement; and
That Council approves the renegotiation of the lease agreement for the Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists, commencing May 1, 2023, for a three (3) year period; and
That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement between the Municipality and the Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists; and
And by-law to authorize this lease agreement be presented to Council for passage at its regular meeting on March 27, 2023.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
10. Clerk Report No. C 23-08
Re: File Number – B/R/2022-2023/533
Applicant/Owners: Edward Helmut Bernard & Paula Lorraine Bernard
Location: Part Lot 33, Concession 4 EBR, 348 Cameron Lake Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula (St. Edmund’s), County of Bruce
ROLL: 410968000627510; 410968000623700; 10968000623701
#07-14-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council directs staff to submit the Municipality’s comments to the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC), regarding the Development Permit application submitted by the applicant/agent, Bruce Trail Conservancy on behalf of the owners, Edward Helmut Bernard & Paula Lorraine Bernard for the property known Part Lot 33, Concession 4 EBR 348 Cameron Lake Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula (St. Edmund’s), County of Bruce is seeking approval to undertake improvements on an existing 0.6 (1.5 acre) lot and preform following work:
• construct a 2 storey ± 418 m2 (4500 ft2) addition including living space and attached garage with a maximum height of ± 9.8 m (32 ft) onto the existing 1040 m2 (2600 ft2) single dwelling;
• construct a new 2 storey ± 65 m2 (700 ft2) workshop with a maximum height of ± 9.1 m (30.0 ft);
• extend existing driveway
And that the Senior Management reviewed the request for comments and noted the following be provided:
1. Maximum building height for an accessory building is 5m which is measured from mid-height of the roof (mid point between the ridge & eaves) to finished grade as per our zoning by-law provisions within the general area R2, R1 zones; and
2. Confirmation that the properties have merged 4109-680-006-23700, 4109-680-006-23701, and 4109-680-006-27510. Provide documentation of consolidation, as CBO can’t issue a permit for a dwelling/building on two properties.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
11. Clerk Report No. C 23-09
Re: Municipal Office Closure – 2023 Christmas Holidays
#07-15-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council supports the closure of the Municipal Office during the 2023 Christmas Holidays as follows:
Friday, December 22, 2023 Close at 12 Noon
Monday, December 25, 2023 Closed – Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Closed – Boxing Day
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 Closed
Thursday, December 28, 2023 Closed
Friday, December 29, 2023 Closed
Monday, January 1, 2024 Closed – New Year’s Day
And That Council supports the return to regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Municipal Office on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
12. Clerk Report No. C 23-10
Re: Accessibility Annual Status Report for 2022
#07-16-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Clerk Report No. 23-10, Accessibility Annual Status Report for 2022, as information.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
13. Clerk Report No. C 23-11
Re: Accessibility Compliance Reporting
Councillor Sohrab inquired regarding the inability of residents to access the broadcasts of the Council meetings.
The Committee and Licensing Coordinator noted that the utilization of live broadcasting is still in the testing stage and that broadcasts are currently deleted following the meetings
#07-17-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives Clerk Report C 23-11, 2023 Accessibility Compliance Reporting, as information.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
14. Clerk Report No. C 23-12
Re: Request for Comment – Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) Plan Amendment PC 225 22 Agricultural Policies Amendment
#07-18-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives Clerk Report C 23-12, as information with regards to the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) Plan Amendment; and
That Council direct staff to submit Council’s comments with regards to the proposed Niagara Escarpment Plan Amendment PC 225 22.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
15. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: February 2023
#07-19-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, February 2023, in the amount of $1,598,298.21
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
Other Business
Councillor Sohrab inquired regarding personal information being released for Tent and Trailer Agreements during Council meetings
· The Clerk noted that the agreement contains a Freedom of Information Clause. She further noted that by signing the agreement, applicants are permitting that such information is released.
Correspondence
1. Bob Blackburn (Information)
Re: The Gap and 2023 Parking By-law
Councillor Golden did not participate in this portion of the meeting.
#07-20-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the correspondence item #1 be received as information as printed and circulated.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
2. Woodlands Recreation Association, Dianne Thomson (Information)
Re: Reimbursement of Funding
Councillor Golden returned to the meeting at this time.
3. Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (Information)
Re: December 21, 2022, Meeting Minutes
4. Media Release, MPP Rick Byers and MPP Lisa Thompson (Information)
Re: Ontario Provides More Money for Public Transit
5. Media Release, MPP Rick Byers and MPP Lisa Thompson (Information)
Re: Ontario Strengthening Services for Survivors of Violence and their Children in Western Ontario
6. Media Release, Lake Huron Forever (Information)
Re: 2022 Grants
7. Municipal Innovation Council (Information)
Re: Alternate Lead for Municipal Innovation Council
CAO Peggy Van Mierlo-West provided an overview of the FoodCycler program. More information on the program can be found on the Municipality’s website.
8. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (Information)
Re: Proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 161/17 – Floating Accommodations
9. Ministry of Infrastructure (Information)
Re: Message from the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure
Staff to contact MP Alex Ruff regarding the letter received from the Parliamentary Assistance to the Minister of Infrastructure
#07-21-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the correspondence items #2-9 be received as information as printed and circulated.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
10. Resolution, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie (Information)
Re: Tile Drainage Loan Program Review
#07-22-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council supports the following resolution from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie regarding Time Drainage Loan Program Review.
WHEREAS installing tile drainage is a very common land improvement practice among farmers in Ontario and provides many benefits that allow for increased yields, improved soil conditions and reduces the risk of crop losses; and
WHEREAS the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie isproud of its strong agricultural heritage and continues to thrive as a growing agricultural leader; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) provides landowners in a municipality in Ontario that are planning to install a tile drainage system on their agricultural land with the option for a tile loan under the OMAFRA Tile Loan Program; and
WHEREAS the cost of installing a tile drainage system has increased exponentially over the years with the average cost per acre reaching $2000 and beyond, coupled with the rising cost per acre of farmland further strengthening the need to invest in the lands to maximize profit realizations; and
WHEREAS the OMAFRA Tile Drainage Loan Program allows for a loan of up to seventy-five percent of eligible costs to install a tile drainage system to a maximum of fifty-thousand dollars in any fiscal year, to an individual, as an individual, or in their role in a partnership or corporation; and
WHEREAS the fifty-thousand dollar maximum has not been increased since 2004 at which time it was increased from twenty-thousanddollars to the current fifty-thousand dollar maximum; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Federation of Agriculture requested an increase to the maximum annual loan amount to $100,000 in 2021 and no changes to the program have been realized from that request; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie urges the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to review the provisions of the Tile Loan Program to consider the economic changes that have occurred since the last review was undertaken nineteen years ago in 2004 and consider increasing the maximum loan amount to $125,000; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie further urges the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to commit to regular reviews of the program to ensure it remains in line with the current economic conditions;
NOWTHEREFORE, be it resolved, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Honorable Lisa M. Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Rick Byers, MPP Grey-Bruce- Owen Sound, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and all municipalities in Grey and Bruce Counties.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
11. Resolution, Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (Information)
Re: Future Accuracy of the Permanent Register of Electors
#07-23-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council supports the following resolution from the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh regarding future accuracy of the Permanent Register of Electors.
WHEREAS concerns surrounding the accuracy of the Voters’ List has been highlighted in elections past and inaccuracies continue to plague municipal elections;
AND WHEREAS the Chief Electoral Officer for the Province of Ontario now has the responsibility to prepare and maintain a Permanent Register of Electors, under the Elections Act, for future municipal elections;
AND WHEREAS an accurate Permanent Register of Electors is paramount in upholding the integrity of democratic government;
AND WHEREAS an accurate Permanent Register of Electors could increase voter turnout statistics and possibly contribute to positive voter apathy;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh requests that the Province of Ontario, through Elections Ontario and the Chief Electoral Officer utilize any resources available to produce the highest quality Permanent Register of Electors;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Elections Ontario, MPP Lisa Thompson and Ontario Municipal Councils for their support.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
Reading of By-laws
By-law 2023-10
Being 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
By-law 2023-11
Being a By-Law to Authorize the Appointment of a Property Standards Committee for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-12
Being A By-Law to Establish and Appoint Members to a Cemetery Committee for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-13
Being A By-Law toEstablish and Appoint Members to Chi-Cheemaun Festival Committee for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-14
Being A By-Law toEstablish and Appoint Members to an Ad Hoc Museum Committee for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-15
Being A By-Law toEstablish and Appoint Members to a Climate Action and Waste Diversion Committee for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-16
Being A By-Law to Authorize the Appointment of Municipal Investigators for Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-17
Being A By-Law toEstablish and Appoint Members to a Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-19
Being A By-Law to Authorize the Appointment of Fence Viewers for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-20
A By-law to amend the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula By-law 2002-54, as amended (Henning Z-2022-124)
By-law 2023-21
Being a By-Law for a Service Agreement between James Special Services and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-25
Being a By-law to authorize a Contract Agreement with Salter Pilon Architecture Incorporated and The Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula for the Construction Management Method for the Design and Construction of the Lion’s Head Arena Project
By-law 2023-27
Being a By-Law to Adopt the Estimates of All Sums Required During the Year and Set The 2023 Tax Rates
By-law 2023-32
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, March 13, 2023
#07-24-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
Closed Session
#07-25-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council move into closed meeting at 2:54 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (9 Bay Street, Tobermory and PT FARM LT 4 Chi Sin Tib Dek Road) and (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board members ;(Updates on Manager of Parks and Facilities)
With Councillor Dowd attending via Zoom, the Clerk read the Council members names to confirm their vote:
Councillor Dowd – Yes
Councillor Golden – Yes
Councillor Sohrab – Yes
Deputy Mayor Anderson – Yes
Mayor McIver – Yes
The Clerk announced that the motion had passed.
Carried
Reconvene from Closed Session to Resume Council Meeting
Councillor Dowd left the meeting at 3:35 p.m.
#07-26-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council reconvenes from Closed Session at 3:34 p.m. and resumes the Council meeting.
Carried
Following Closed Session, Mayor McIver advised that Council approved the previous minutes, the CAO presented a verbal update property know as 9 Bay Street and a verbal update was provided regarding the Manager of Parks and Facilities position.
Adjournment
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#07-27-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the meeting adjourns at 3:35 p.m.
Carried
