Members Present: Mayor-Milt McIver, Councillor-Todd Dowd, Councillor-Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Councillor-Aman Sohrab
Members Absent: Deputy Mayor-Rod Anderson
Staff Present: Chief Administrative Officer-Peggy Van Mierlo-West, Clerk-Alexandra Croce, Deputy Clerk-Lindsay Forbes, Treasurer-Teresa Shearer, Public Works Manager-Troy Cameron, Parks and Facilities Manager-Mark Coleman, Committee/Planning Coordinator-Bob Stewart
Others Present: Stephen Orzechowski, Lisa Girard, Elza Efendi
1. Call to Order and Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
a. 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 declared a Pecuniary Interest on Delegation Item b. Elza Efendi Re: Tobermory All Seasons Market Proposal, due to her occasional participation as a vendor within the market.
Mayor McIver declared a Pecuniary Interest on Item 6.a. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-11 Re: Crane Lake Road Proposed Gate Options, due to his wife’s ownership of a parcel of land on Crane Lake Road.
2. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Adoption of the Minutes
a. Re: Council Meeting No. 25-15, May 12, 2025
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 25-15, May 12, 2025, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
4. Public Meeting
a. The Public Meeting previously scheduled regarding Plan of Condominium File No. S-2023-009 (Island 72) was cancelled on Friday, May 23, 2025.
5. Delegation
a. Stephen Orzechowski and Lisa Girard
Re: Withdrawal of Short-term Accommodation Licence for 277 Eagle Road.
Mayor McIver welcomed Stephen Orzechowski and Lisa Girard to the Council meeting.
Lisa Girard, owner of a neighbouring property to the Short-term Accommodation located at 277 Eagle Road, presented Council with background information and sound recordings regarding compliance issues with the provisions of the Short-term Accommodation By-law.
Lisa Girard further provided an account of the previous complaints made to the By-law Department due to the operation of a Short-term Accommodation at the property.
Council engaged in a discussion concerning the Short-term Accommodation By-law and the implementation of its enforcement measures.
Councillor Golden noted that the new Short-term Accommodation By-law will require Short-term Accommodations to post the contact information of the Property Manager/Responsible Person at the end of the corresponding laneway to assist neighbours in reporting non-compliance issues.
b. Elza Efendi
Re: Tobermory All Seasons Market Proposal
Having declared a Pecuniary Interest, Councillor Golden, did not participate within this portion of the Council Meeting. Councillor Golden excused herself from the discussion at 1:26 p.m.
Mayor McIver welcomed Elza Efendi to the Council Meeting.
Elza Efendi gave a presentation on the former location and operations of the Tobermory All Seasons Market. The presentation outlined the proposed utilization of potential Municipal Facilities in Tobermory and operational objectives for upcoming market events.
Mayor McIver indicated that staff would investigate the request and follow up with Council at a later date.
6. Consideration of Agenda Items
a. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-11
Re: Crane Lake Road Proposed Gate Options
Councillor Golden returned to the meeting at 1:49 p.m.
Having declared a Pecuniary Interest, Mayor McIver did not participate within this portion of the meeting. Mayor McIver left the Council Chambers at 1:49 p.m. Councillor Dowd assumed the Chair.
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, provided an overview of the information contained within Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-11 Re: Crane Lake Road Proposed Gate Options.
Councillor Sohrab inquired if neighbouring property owners had been presented with the options included within Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-11.
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron stated that, following the delegation from Mr. Dave Wardrop on May 27, 2024, staff sent out correspondence to surrounding property owners requesting feedback. He further stated that the Fire Department has attended several incidents on this section of road due to the associated water concerns.
Discussion ensued surrounding the feasibility of the options contained within Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-11.
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
THAT Council receives PW 25-11 report titled Crane Lake Road Proposed Gate Options, as information, and:
THAT Council provides direction regarding implementation as follows:
THAT Council directs staff to proceed with circulating the Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-11 Re: Crane Lake Road Proposed Gate Options to property owners and the Bruce Trail Conservancy for comments on options 1 and 3 for a period of 4 weeks, temporarily close Crane Lake Road, north of Lindsay Road 40 past 289 Crane Lake Road, by way of barricade, and provide an updated report to Council for further consideration.
Carried
b. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-13
Re: Ira Lake Road and Cherry Hill Road Bridge Replacements
Mayor McIver returned to the meeting at 2:30 p.m. and assumed the Chair.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
THAT Council receives PW 25-13 report titled Ira Lake Road and Cherry Hill Road Bridge Replacements, as information;
AND THAT Council approves proceeding with NMB Quote #E250508-008 R1 Re: Ira Lake Road Bridge Replacement in the amount of $129,80805, plus HST;
AND THAT Council approves proceeding with NMB Quote #E250508-007 Re: Cherry Hill Road Bridge Replacement in the amount of $218,737.75, plus HST;
AND THAT Council authorizes staff to further investigate options to rehabilitate the Heron Point Road Bridge.
Carried
c. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-15
Re: 2024 Annual Monitoring Reports for the Waste Disposal Sites
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Public Works Department Report PW 25-15 titled 2024 Annual Monitoring Reports for the Waste Disposal Sites; and
That Council supports the recommendations provided by GEI Consultants Canada Ltd. as contained within each of the Annual Monitoring Reports.
Carried
d. Deputy Clerk Report No. DC 25-05
Re: Website Accessibility Audit & Training with Grackle Docs Inc.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
THAT Council receives the report titled, Municipal Website Accessibility Audit & Training with Grackle Docs Inc., and;
THAT, Council directs staff to enter into an agreement with Grackle Docs Inc. for Website Accessibility Audit Services & Training.
Carried
e. Treasurer Report No. TR 25-11
Re: 2024 Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland Reserve
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
THAT Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR25-11 as information regarding the 2024 Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland as information.
Carried
f. Treasurer Report No. TR 25-12
Re: 2024 Investment Income
Council asked about the interest rate.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
THAT Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR25-12 as information regarding the 2024 investment income.
Carried
g. Treasurer Report No. TR 25-13
Re: 2024 Council Remuneration
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR25-13 as information regarding Council Remuneration for 2024.
Carried
h. Clerk Report No. C 25-13
Re: Fees and Charges Update
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council supports holding a Public Meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with respect to the proposed amendments to the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law; and
Further, should no comments arise with respect to these amendments and/or additions, Council will consider passage of the updated Fees & Charges by-law at its regular meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Carried
i. Clerk Report No. C 25-14
Re: 25 Simpson – Subdivision and Rezoning applications (S-2023-008 & Z-2023-010)
Mayor McIver reiterated that Subdivision and Rezoning applications (S-2023-008 & Z-2023-010) were deferred at the May 12, 2025, Council Meeting until further information could be provided.
Discussion ensued surrounding the enforcement of provisions within the Subdivision and Rezoning applications (S-2023-008 & Z-2023-010).
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
THAT Council receive staff report C 25-14 25 Simpson – Subdivision and Rezoning applications (S-2023-008 & Z-2023-010) for information.
Carried
j. Chi Cheemaun Festival Committee
Re: April 15, 2025, Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Chi Cheemaun Festival Committee Meeting No. 25-04, April 15, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
k. Chi Cheemaun Festival Committee
Re: May 1, 2025, Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Chi Cheemaun Festival Committee Meeting No. 25-05, May 1, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
l. Museum Committee
Re: April 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Museum Committee Meeting No. 25-03, April 1, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
m. Licensing Appeal Committee
Re: May 12, 2025, Meeting Minutes
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Licensing Appeal Committee Meeting No. 25-01, May 12, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
n. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: April 2025
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher for April 2025, in the amount of $863,628.61.
Carried
7. Other Business
a. Councillor Golden inquired surrounding the status of the Electric Vehicle Charges in the Tobermory Community Centre Parking Lot.
8. Correspondence
a. Dave Wardrop (Information)
Re: Closure of a portion of Crane Lake Road
b. Donald Hall and Pamela Hall (Information)
Re: Proposed gating of Crane Lake Road north of Lindsay Road 40
c. Tom on behalf of the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club (Information)
Re: Opposition to the proposed gating of Crane Lake Road
d. Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (Information)
Re: Seniors Active Living Centres Program – 2025-2026 Confirmation of Funding
e. Mike Sehl on behalf of Undersigned Taxpayers (Information)
Re: Response to ongoing concerns regarding 213 Big Tub Road
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West stated that staff would compose a letter to send to Mr. Sehl surrounding the information contained within the correspondence item.
f. Mike Sehl on behalf of Undersigned Taxpayers (Information)
Re: Request for a formal response regarding the property located at 213 Big Tub Road
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West stated that staff would provide a response to Mr. Sehl.
g. News Release – Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP, Paul Vickers (Information)
Re: 2025 Provincial Budget
h. Nancy (Information)
Re: Residential Water Testing
i. Steve Levack (Information)
Re: Follow-up on Site Plan Approval – Perspective and Request for Fair Implementation
j. Resolution – Town of Orangeville (Information)
Re: Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the correspondence be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
9. Reading of By-laws
a. By-law No. 2025-34
A By-Law to Establish a By-law to Manage Short Term Accommodations for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
b. By-law 2025-49
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, May 26, 2025
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
10. Closed Session – Nil.
11. Adjournment
a. Mayor McIver acknowledged the heartbreaking loss of four students and a teacher from Walkerton District Community School. The Municipality extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and the entire school community. Their thoughts are with all those affected during this time of profound sorrow.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the meeting adjourns at 3:00 p.m.
Carried
