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, Chief Building Official – Wendy Elliott, Bylaw Enforcement Officer – Carol Hopkins, Fire Chief – Jack Burt, Parks and Facilities Manager – Mark Coleman
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 view.
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.
Approval of the Agenda
#26-01-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
Adoption of the Minutes
Re: Council Meeting No. 23-24, September 25, 2023
#26-02-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 23-24, September 25, 2023, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
Public Meeting – Nil.
Delegation – Nil.
Consideration of Agenda Items
1. Fire Chief Report No. FC 23-06
Re: Transfer of Asset to the Public Works Department – Rescue 17
#26-03-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives FC 23-06 report titled Transfer of Asset to Public Works – Rescue 17, and;
That Council approves the transfer of Rescue 17 to the Public Works Department at the regularly scheduled Council Meeting on July 24, 2023.
Carried
2. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 2023-28
Re: Lift Holding (H) Zone
Owner: Ms. Janice McDonald
Town Plot Bury EBR BLK 1 PT, 67 Almack Beach Laneway
Assessment Roll No. 4109-680-005-02004-0000
Property Identifier Number (PIN): 33102-0131(LT)
It was noted that the 911 address included within the attached By-law requires an amendment to reflect the correct address of the property.
#26-04-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the removal of the Holding “H” zone requested by Ms. Janice McDonald of the property legally described as Town Plot Bury EBR BLK 1PT;67 Almack Beach Laneway, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula be approved, and;
The passage of By-law No. 2023-86 being a by-law to lift the Holding “H” zone, at its Council meeting on Tuesday October 10, 2023.
Carried
3. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 2023-29
Re: Partial No Demand for Services Site Plan Control Agreement
Owner: Ms. Janice McDonald
Town Plot Bury EBR BLK 1PT, 67 Almack Beach Laneway
Assessment Roll No. 4109-680-005-02004-0000
Property Identifier Number (PIN): 33102-0131(LT)
#26-05-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That, the negotiation, and registration of a No Demand for Services Site Plan Control Agreement requested by Ms. Janice McDonald, owner of the property legally described as Town Plot Bury EBR BLK 1PT and located at 67 Almack Beach Laneway, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula be approved.
Carried
4. Parks and Facilities Manager Report No. PF 23-15
Re: RFP Results Lion’s Head Arena Construction Management – Additional Info
Discussion ensued regarding a breakdown of the Request for Proposal (RFP) bid pricing.
Discussion ensued regarding pre-construction consultations regarding design review prior to commencing construction on the project.
Discussion ensued regarding the scope of the role of the construction manager within the project.
It was noted that Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, will provide Council with the total dollar amount approved by Council to be allocated on the Lion’s Head Arena Construction Project.
#26-06-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Parks and Facilities Report PF 23-16 regarding RFP Results Lion’s Head Arena Construction Management- Additional Info as information, and
That Council accepts the proposal from Ball Construction Ltd. to provide Pre-construction and Construction Management Services for the Lion’s Head Community Centre Redevelopment Project in the amount of $1,121,220.00 + HST.
Carried
5. Clerk Report No. C 23-35
Re: Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Board Proposal Update
#26-07-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives C 23-35 report with regards to the Ontario Provincial Police Board proposal update, as information.
Carried
6. Clerk Report No. C 23-36
Re: Cancellation of the Regular Council Meeting, January 22, 2024
#26-08-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council approves an exemption to Section 46 (Regular Meeting Schedule) of the Procedural By-law (No. 2021-08) wherein the scheduling of its regular Council meeting on January 22, 2024, be cancelled.
Carried
7. Chief Administrative Officers Report No. CAO 23-19
Re: Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Service Review
It was noted that a Special Council Meeting should be scheduled to discuss the information and recommendations contained within the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Service Review.
Councillor Golden announced that she will be submitting a Notice of Motion regarding obtaining funding from additional government agencies to facilitate the mandated requirements concerning Firefighter certification, apparatus life expectancy, equipment, and additional services offered by the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department throughout the Municipality, National Parks and Provincial Parks.
It was noted that approximately $1,000,000 has been spent in 2023 to date to fulfill capital and operational requirements for the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department.
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, noted that a report will be brought back to Council regarding the recommendations contained within the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Service Review.
Members of Council thanked the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department’s volunteer Firefighters, as they are a big part of the community.
#26-09-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives the report titled Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Service Review as information.
Carried
8. Cemetery Committee Minutes
Re: October 4, 2023, Meeting
#26-10-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of the Cemetery Committee Meeting No. 23-04, October 4, 2023, be approved as presented.
That the Cemetery Committee recommends Council considers new fencing for McVicar Cemetery for an estimated fee of $24,000.00 be considered in the 2024 budget negotiations; and
That the storage shed at Dunks Bay Cemetery be demolished and replaced with the purchase and installation of a Columbarium unit, on the same footprint, for an estimated fee of $50,000.00 be allocated in the 2024 budget negotiations budget;
That Archaeological Assessment fees, continue to be allocated for the Dunks Bay Cemetery site, in the 2024 budget negotiations, for an estimated fee of $8,000.00.
Carried
#26-11-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the Cemetery Committee recommends Council to consider carrying over the $10,000.00 previously allocated for Dunks Bay fencing requirements not utilized in 2023 to 2024.
Carried
9. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: September 2023
Discussion ensued regarding clarification for payments associated with the Tobermory Tennis Court resurfacing.
Discussion ensued regarding clarification for payments associated with Crozier Consulting that involved a Ontario Land Tribunal appeal.
Discussion ensued regarding clarification for payment associated with online bookings for Campground reservations conducted through Molo Inc.
It was noted that Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, will provide Council with information pertaining to the scope of work conducted by Molo Inc and the capabilities of the Municipality’s website platform.
Clarification was provided on payments for the Golden Dawn Senior Citizen Home regarding the shuttle.
#26-12-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher for September 2023, in the amount of $4,433,700.22.
Carried
Other Business
Mayor McIver inquired regarding an update on the improvements to the Lion’s Head Tennis Court.
Parks and Facilities Manager, Mark Coleman, noted that the agreement with the Bluewater District Schoolboard has expired. He further noted that a new draft agreement has been requested by the Municipality and no agreement has been received to date.
Correspondence
1. Multi Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group Minutes (Information)
Re: May 11, 2023, Meeting
2. Dave Smith, MPP (Information)
Re: AMO delegation thank you letter
3. Christian Nold and Reiner Gross (Information)
Re: Lack of Bylaw Enforcement in Dyers Bay
4. Rural Ontario Municipal Association (Information)
Re: 2024 Annual Conference
5. Request for Support – Catherine Fife, Waterloo MPP (Information)
Re: Support for Bill 21, Fixing Long-term Care Amendment Act (Till Death Do Us Part), 2022
#26-13-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council supports the request for support from Catherine Fife, Waterloo MPP, regarding Support for Bill 21, Fixing Long-term Care Amendment Act (Till Death Do Us Part), 2022.
Carried
6. Resolution – County of Brant (Information)
Re: Support for Motion Re: Guaranteed Livable Income
#26-14-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council notes and files the Resolution from the County of Brant concerning a support for motion regarding guaranteed livable income.
Carried
7. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Direction)
Re: Housing Task Force Recommendations
#26-15-2023
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council supports staff’s selection of the following recommendations from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Housing Task Force;
Recommendations No. 11, No. 22, No. 36, No. 42 and No. 55 B-2.
Carried
#26-16-2023
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the correspondence items No. 1-4 be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
Reading of By-laws
By-Law No. 2023-82
Being a By-Law to Deem Registered Plan Lots Not to be Registered (Lots 24 to 26 Plan 630; Former Eastnor, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-Law 2023-83
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 – Plan 630 Lots 24–25 & 26; 100 Old Woman’s River Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-Law 2023-86
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 EBR BLK 1PT; 67 Almack Beach Laneway, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law 2023-88
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Tuesday, October 10, 2023
#26-17-2023
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
Closed Session – Nil.
Adjournment
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#26-18-2023
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the meeting adjourns at 1:49 p.m.
Carried
Mayor, Milt McIver
Clerk, Cathy Addison
