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, GIS/IT Coordinator – Kara Smith, Bylaw Enforcement Officer – Carol Hopkins, Interim Treasurer – Tony Houad (Zoom)
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 noted the following “While I do not have a pecuniary interest, in order to avoid any perception of conflict, I will not participate in any discussion or voting on item #7 on todays agenda, correspondence items 1, 2 & 5 as well as bylaw 2023-45. As they pertain to a company owned by my sibling.”
Approval of the Agenda
#14-01-2023
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. 23-13, May 8, 2023.
#14-02-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 23-13, May 8, 2023, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
Public Meeting – Nil.
Delegation – Nil.
Consideration of Agenda Items
1. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 23-11
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner (s): Mr. Robert James Field, Ms. Lorie Jane Field
Con 8 WBR Pt Lot 18 RP 3R6780 Part 4, 136 Bradley Drive, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 660 001 30100 0000
#14-03-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Mr. Robert James Field and Ms. Lorie Jane Field for the property legally described as Con 8 WBR Pt Lot 18 RP 3R6780 Part 4; 136 Bradley Drive (Assessment Roll No. 41 09 660 001 30100 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
2. Treasurer Report No. TR 23-18
Re: By-law to Appoint Tile Drainage Inspectors
It was noted that a report regarding a potential Drainage Committee will be included on the agenda for the Council Meeting on June 12, 2023.
#14-04-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Treasurer’s report TR23-18 regarding the appointment of Tile Drainage Inspectors for the Municipality; and
That By-law 2023-46, Being a By-law to Appoint Tile Drainage Inspectors for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, be presented and considered for passage at today’s meeting.
Carried
3. Treasurer Report No. TR 23-19
Re: Municipal Accommodation Tax Expansion
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed timeline regarding the expansion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Peggy Van Mierlo-West, noted that staff believe this timeline is achievable with regard to the public outreach conducted by the Municipality within the previous year.
It was noted that the Tobermory and District Chamber of Commerce has been contacted to assist in communicating the expansion of the MAT to members of the public.
It was noted that several communications platforms, such as the Municipal Website, Facebook, NBP Lets Talk, and information in the Bruce Peninsula Press, have been utilized regarding public outreach concerning the expansion of the MAT.
It was noted that the MAT will be brought in house via the Municipal website prior to the expansion of the MAT to ensure a user friendly remittance process.
It was noted that staff has created an education plan regarding the remittance of the MAT to the Municipality.
It was noted that the expansion of the program would include Bed and Breakfast Accommodations.
#14-05-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Treasurer’s report TR 23-19 regarding expansion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax; and
That By-law 2023-51, Being a By-law to Impose a Transient Municipal Accommodation Tax Within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, be presented and considered for passage on June 12, 2023.
Carried
4. Clerk Report No. C 23-18
Re: Appoint a Chief Building Official and Deputy Chief Building Official/Building Inspector
#14-06-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council approves the appointment of a Chief Building Official and Deputy Chief Building Official/Building Inspector for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; and
That Chief Building Official Wendy Elliott, Deputy Chief Building Official/Building Inspectors Emily McDougall and Richard A. Carefoot hereby be appointed for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; and
That Council consider the passage of By-law No. 2023-48 Being A By-Law to Appoint a Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors for The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula at today’s meeting.
Carried
5. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-08
Re: Lion’s Head Shuttle Agreement – Renewal
Discussion ensued regarding the success associated with the operation of the shuttle in 2022 by the Golden Dawn Senior Home.
It was noted that the 2022 Shuttle Service Request for Proposal (RFP) received one submission and was awarded to the Golden Dawn Senior Home.
It was noted that if Council wishes to expand the shuttle service to the northern end of the Municipality, a new RFP may need to be prepared.
It was noted that the CAO can provide Council with information regarding the expansion of the shuttle service if requested.
It was noted that the shuttle service with operate within Lion’s Head from June 30, 2023, to September 4, 2023.
#14-07-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives the report titled Lion’s Head Shuttle Agreement – Renewal, and;
That Council approves the renewal agreement with The Golden Dawn Seniors Home for the operation of a shuttle service within Lion’s Head from June 30, 2023 to September 4, 2023; and
That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula and the Golden Dawn Senior Home for the provision of Shuttle Services within the Village of Lion’s Head;
Carried
6. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-09
Re: Council Remuneration
Discussion ensued regarding the information contained within Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-09.
Discussion ensued regarding Council’s perspective on the Council Remuneration proposed in Report No. CAO 23-09 in relation to the requirements of a member of Council.
Discussion ensued regarding Per Diem payments for members of Council attending additional meetings.
It was noted that a report will be included on the agenda for the June 12, 2023, Council meeting regarding the discussion that occurred at today’s meeting concerning Council Remuneration.
#14-08-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives the report titled Council Remuneration, and;
That Council approves the increase to the Council honorarium for all Council positions by an average of 12% in 2023, and
That starting January 1, 2024, all Council positions will increase by 8%, and;
That Administration present an updated Council Remuneration Policy at an upcoming Council Meeting.
Deferred
7. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 23-10
Re: The Gap
Having declared a conflict of interest, Councillor Golden did not participate in this portion of the meeting.
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, provided a brief overview of the property known as The Gap.
#14-09-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives the report titled Gap Property as information.
Carried
8. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: April 2023
Councillor Golden returned to the meeting at this time.
#14-10-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher, April 2023, in the amount of $1,032,709.61.
Carried
9. Chi Cheemaun Festival Committee Minutes
Re: May 9, 2023, Meeting
#14-11-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives Chi Cheemaun Festival Committee minutes dated May 9, 2023, and approves all actions contained therein.
Carried
Other Business
Councillor Golden commented on the need to implement Bear-Wise Programs within Tobermory to address the issues associated with heightened bear activity in the area.
CAO, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, noted that the Parks and Facilities Manager, Mark Coleman, has been in contact with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. It was further noted that Mr. Coleman has experience with the implementation of Bear-Wise Programs.
Correspondence
1. Robert Blackburn (Information)
Re: The Gap
Having declared a conflict of interest, Councillor Golden did not participate in discussions regarding correspondence items #1, 2 & 5.
It was noted that the survey of the Gap will be presented to Council within the coming months.
It was noted that the Municipality’s Parking By-law permits loading and unloading at the property known as the Gap.
It was further noted that the use of the property known as the Gap for loading and unloading is not exclusive to one company.
It was noted that Shuttle Buses are the only buses permitted to load and unload at this location due to size limitations.
2. Brent Robins (Information)
Re: The Gap
3. Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (Information)
Re: Public Works Manager Troy Cameron, Certified Road Supervisor Intermediate
Members of Council congratulated Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron for receiving the Road Supervisor Intermediate certification.
4. Emergency Management Ontario (Information)
Re: Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) Compliance
5. Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) (Information)
Re: OLT Case No. OLT-22-003015 Lyons Big Tub Report Marina Ltd., Big Tub Harbour Citizens Committee v. Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, provided an overview of OLT Case No. OLT-22-003015.
6. Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (Information)
Re: March 22, 2023 Annual General Meeting Minutes
Councillor Golden returned to the meeting at this time.
7. Stuart Burgess (Information)
Re: The Saugeen/Bruce Natural Burial Development Committee
#14-12-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That staff provide the Cemetery Committee with the correspondence item from Stuart Burgess regarding the Saugeen/Bruce Natural Burial Development Committee.
Carried
8. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (Information)
Re: Request for Delegations Period open until June 9, 2023
The following items were discussed as delegations for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference.
– Ministry of Education – Funding model for daycares
– Ministry of Infrastructure – Water and Wastewater
– Ministry of Transportation – Traffic lights in Tobermory
– Ministry of Tourism – Sustainable Tourism Advisory Group (STAG) Strategic Plan
Members of Council were requested to email additional topics to CAO, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, prior to June 9, 2023.
9. Municipal Proclamation (Information)
Re: Recreation and Parks Month
#14-13-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council support the below proclamation.
WHEREAS, in Northern Bruce Peninsula, we are fortunate to have a variety of recreation and parks systems providing countless recreational opportunities for residents and visitors from around the world; and
WHEREAS, recreation enhances quality of life, balanced living and lifelong learning; helps people live happier and longer; develops skills and positive self image in children and youth; develops creativity; and builds healthy bodies and positive lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, recreational participation builds family unity and social capital; strengthens volunteer and community development; enhances social interaction; creates community pride and vitality; and promotes sensitivity and understanding to cultural diversity; and
WHEREAS, parks, open space and trails provide active and passive outdoor recreation opportunities, help maintain clean air and water; and promotes stewardship of the natural environment; and
WHEREAS, recreation, therapeutic recreation and leisure education are essential to the rehabilitation of individuals who have become ill or disabled, or disadvantaged, or who have demonstrated anti-social behavior; and
WHEREAS, the benefits provided by recreation programs, services and parks, and open space, reduce healthcare and social service costs; serve to boost the economy, economic renewal and sustainability; enhance property values; attract new business; increase tourism; and curb employee absenteeism; and
WHEREAS, all levels of government, the voluntary sector and private enterprise throughout the Province of Ontario participate in the planning, development and operation of recreation and parks program, services and facilities;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that Ontario does hereby proclaim that June, which witnesses the greening of Ontario and serves as a significant gateway to family activities, has been designated as Recreation and Parks Month, which will annually recognize and celebrate the benefits derived year-round from quality public and private recreation and parks resources at the local, regional, provincial and national levels.
Therefore, Council for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, in recognition of the benefits and values of Recreation and Parks, do hereby designate the month of June as Recreation and Parks Month.
Carried
10. Resolution – United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (Information)
Re: Proposed 2023 Provincial Planning Statement
#14-14-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council supports the below Resolution from the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
WHEREAS the goal of increasing housing supply and reducing barriers in planning processes as set out in the recent legislative, regulatory and policy changes, including new provisions from Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 is welcomed; and
WHEREAS the proposed PPS (sections 2.6 and 4.3) would dramatically remove municipal power and renders aspects of the County’s Official Plan, and other official plans throughout Ontario inoperative, terminating some local planning autonomy, and directly interfering with municipalities’ ability to meet local variation and unique community needs; and
WHEREAS the proposed PPS changes that would allow proliferation of lots with protection restricted to specialty crop areas only diminishes the purpose, uses, and integrity of rural and agricultural lands, thereby removing protection and restricting future uses of those lands; and
WHEREAS the proposed PPS changes encourage sprawl and rural roadway strip development, rather than more fiscally and environmentally sustainable practices like intensification in established settlement areas; and
WHEREAS the province has announced changes will be proposed to natural heritage (section 4.1) that have yet to be published.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry urges the province to:
• pause proposed changes to the PPS, particularly regarding natural heritage (section 4.1) and agricultural lands (sections 2.6 and 4.3)
• reinvest trust in the local planning authority of all 444 municipalities, recognizing that each Ontario municipality has unique landscapes, different housing needs and differing visions for local planning matters
AND THAT our fellow municipalities be urged to voice their concerns regarding the proposed undermining of local planning authority;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to all 444 municipalities, The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; The Hon. Lisa Thompson, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, The Hon. David Piccini, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Stormont Dundas-South Glengarry MPP Nolan Quinn, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell MPP Stephane Sarrazin, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus.
Carried
#14-15-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the correspondence Items # 1,2 & 5 be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
#14-16-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That correspondence items # 3, 4, 6 be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
Reading of By-laws
By-Law No. 2023-24
Being a By-Law to Authorize a Software Licence Agreement between ParkPass Inc. and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-40
Being A By-Law to Authorize an Agreement for the Provision of Cemetery Manager for the Municipal Cemeteries
By-law 2023-45
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 Water Lot Bay E/S YR Lease 200607 00 002 Fisheries and Oceans (St. Edmunds); 19 Bay Street South, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
It was noted that an aerial photo will be submitted with By-law 2023-45 to the County of Bruce to ensure transparency on the property.
#14-17-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That By-law 2023-45 be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
By-law 23-46
Being a By-Law to Appoint Tile Drainage Inspectors for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-48
Being A By-Law to Appoint a Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors for The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-50
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Tuesday, May 23, 2023
#14-18-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That By-laws 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
Closed Session
#14-19-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council move into closed meeting at 2:20 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; 12 Brock Street
Carried
Reconvene from Closed Session to Resume Council Meeting
#14-20-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council reconvenes from Closed Session at 2:33 p.m. and resumes the Council meeting.
Carried
Following Closed Session, Mayor McIver advised Council approved the previous minutes of May 8, 2023, the CAO presented a verbal update 12 Brock Street property.
Adjournment
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#14-21-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the meeting adjourns at 2:33 p.m.
Carried
