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-Alexandra Croce, Deputy Clerk-Lindsay Forbes, Treasurer-Teresa Shearer, Public Works Manager-Troy Cameron, Chief Building Official-Wendy Elliott, Parks and Facilities Manager-Mark Coleman
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.
Mayor McIver declared a Pecuniary Interest on Agenda Item 6.b. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-17 Re: Crane Lake Road Information Review due to being part owner of a property on Crane Lake Road.
2. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, 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.25-17, June 9, 2025
Councillor Sohrab joined the Council Meeting at 1:02 p.m.
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 25-17, June 9, 2025, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
4. Public Meeting – Nil.
5. Delegation – Nil.
6. Consideration of Agenda Items
a. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-14
Re: Roll Off Plow Truck Purchase
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That, Council receives Public Works Department Report PW 25-14 titled Roll Off Plow Truck Purchase; and
That, Council authorizes to proceed with the purchase of a 2026 International HV615 Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis with a Viking-Cives One-way Plow Hydraulic Tilt Harness, Wing Harness and RollerPro tipping frame for $375,315 plus HST, plus HST., and
Include the purchase of the Groenveld auto greaser for the chassis and roll off tip frame for an additional $7,500.00
Carried
b. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-17
Re: Crane Lake Road Information Review
Having declared a Pecuniary Interest, Mayor McIver did not participate within this portion of the meeting. Mayor McIver left the Council Chambers at 1:03 p.m. Deputy Mayor Anderson assumed the Chair.
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, provided an overview of the information contained within Public Works Manger Report No. PW 25-17 Re: Crane Lake Road Information Review.
Discussion ensued surrounding the safety of the current road for vehicles and pedestrians.
Public Works Manager Troy Cameron highlighted that the road is narrow, is partially composed of a trespass road on private property, and experiences recurring flooding each year. He confirmed that the safety concerns raised are warranted.
Discussion ensued surrounding the improvement of the road as well as the need to work with all stakeholders, including private land owners, Parks Canada, the Bruce Trail Conservancy, to ensure that the issues are addressed.
Councillor Golden inquired about possible mitigation measures to help address ongoing beaver-related issues in the areas surrounding Crane Lake Road.
Public Works Manager Troy Cameron clarified that the mitigation measures previously shared with Council are aimed at managing water levels, rather than addressing the beaver population.
Discussion ensued surrounding the history of the properties located within the surrounding areas of Crane Lake Road.
Discussion ensued surrounding the potential installation of additional signage along Crane Lake Road.
Discussion ensued surrounding the liability associated with utilization of the road.
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, stated that if an incident were to occur on the trespass road, the Municipality would assume the liability. She further advised that if property owners are encountering trespassing issues, they should contact the OPP.
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
THAT Council receives PW 25-17 report titled Crane Lake Road Information Review, as information;
AND THAT Council provides direction to staff to proceed with Option 6 as outlined in Public Works Manger Report No. PW 25-17 Re: Crane Lake Road Information Review.
Carried
c. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 25-02
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner (s): Mr. John Paul Sterne and Ms. Rita Margaret Thibeault
Con 8 WBR Pt Lot 22 RP 3R199 Part 17
36 Donald Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 660 001 30854 0000
Mayor McIver returned to the meeting at 1:15 p.m. and assumed the Chair.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Mr. John Paul Sterne and Ms. Rita Margaret Thibeault for the property described as 36 Donald Road, Con 8 WBR Pt Lot 22 RP 3R199 Part 17 (41 09 660 001 30854 0000) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula 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
d. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 25-03
Re: No Demand for Services Site Plan Control Agreement
Owner: Mr. Gerard Shoemaker & Ms. Michelle Ponti-Sgargi
Town Plot Bury WBR Pt Farm Lot 6 RP 3R173 Parts 34 and 35
Unassigned on Rowson’s Road
Assessment Roll No. 4109 680 004 11615 0000
Property Identifier Number (PIN): 33100-0459 (LT
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That, the negotiation, and registration of a No Demand for Services Site Plan Control Agreement requested by Mr. Gerard Shoemaker and Ms. Michelle Ponti-Sgargi, owners of the property legally described as Town Plot Bury WBR Pt Farm lot 6 RP 3R173 Parts 34 and 35 and located as a unassigned on Rowson’s Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula be approved.
Carried
e. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 25-04
Re: Lift Holding (H) Zone
Owner: Mr. Gerard Shoemaker & Ms. Michelle Ponti-Sgargi
Town Plot Bury WBR Pt Farm lot 6 RP 3R173 Parts 34 and 35
Unassigned on Rowson’s Road
Assessment Roll No. 4109 680 004 11615 0000
Property Identifier Number (PIN): 33100-0459 (LT)
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the removal of the Holding “H” zone requested by Mr. Gerard Shoemaker & Ms. Michelle Ponti-Sgargi of the property legally described as Town Plot Bury WBR Pt Farm lot 6 RP 3R173 Parts 34 and 35, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula be approved, and;
The passage of By-law No. 2025-55 being a by-law to lift the Holding “H” zone, at its Council meeting on Monday July 14, 2025.
Carried
f. Chief Building Official Report No. BD 25-05
Re: Expired Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owners: Shelley Winch and Kenton Heslip
Plan M88 Lot 34
18 Myles Dr, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 680 004 01806 0000
Discussion ensued surrounding the provisions contained within the Municipality’s Tent and Trailer By-law, 2018-66.
Discussion took place regarding the proposed extension of the trailer removal deadline to September 30, 2025.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Shelly Winch and Kenton Heslip for the property described as 18 Myles Drive, Plan M88 Lot 34 (41 09 680 004 01806 0000) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula not be approved, and the trailer be removed no later than September 30, 2025.
Carried
g. Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Report No. MLEO 25-06
Re: By-law Enforcement Officer Appointments 2025
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives MLEO Report 25-06 titled Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointments 2025, and
That Council approves the passage of By-law No. 2025-56 being a bylaw to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, at today’s meeting.
Carried
h. Chi Cheemaun Festival Committee
Re: May 20, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Discussion ensued regarding the 2025 Chi Cheemaun Festival.
Councillor Sohrab stated that the event was a success and that new programs were well attended.
Council members extended their appreciation to the individuals, community groups, and businesses whose contributions helped make the 2025 Chi Cheemaun Festival a resounding success.
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Chi Cheemaun Festival Committee Meeting No. 25-06, May 20, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
i. Museum Committee
Re: May 6, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Discussion ensued regarding the recent Ontario Trillium Foundation Recognition Event for the Davis Cabin.
Mayor McIver stated that the event was well attended and thanked municipal staff for their dedication to the project.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the minutes of Museum Committee Meeting No. 25-04, May 6, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
j. Accounts Payable Voucher
Re: May 2025
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council receives approved Accounts Payable Voucher for May 2025, in the amount of $2,083,066.79
Carried
7. Other Business – Nil.
8. Correspondence
a. Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) (Information)
Re: 2024-2025 E.A Danby Award
Members of Council congratulated GIS/IT Manager, Kara Smith, and municipal staff on receiving the 2024-2025 E.A. Danby Award from the Association (AMCTO).
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Van Mierlo-West, provided her congratulations to municipal staff and further stated that the E.A. Danby Award is presented annually to one or more municipalities that demonstrate an initiative or a willingness to explore innovative techniques that produce tangible results related to the efficiency and effectiveness of the municipal corporation.
b. Jack Van Dorp, Director of Planning and Development Report to Bruce County Council (Information)
Re: Proposed Bill 17: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025
Mayor McIver requested that a representative from the Bruce County Planning and Development Department attend a future Council meeting to provide an overview of the information contained within the report.
c. Paul Vickers, MPP-Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound (Information)
Re: Ontario Investing $2.03 million in Recreation Infrastructure in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
d. Paul Vickers, MPP-Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound (Information)
Re: Ontario Investing in safe, reliable transit services for rural communities
e. Paul Vickers, MPP-Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound (Information)
Re: Opening of new Elementary School in Markdale
f. Paul Vickers, MPP-Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound (Information)
Re: Ontario investing in three seniors programs in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
g. Paul Vickers, MPP-Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound (Information)
Re: Ontario Investing over $1.3 million in Owen Sound for Pedestrian Infrastructure
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the correspondence items a-g, be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
h. Resolution – Town of Puslinch (Information)
Re: Bill 5: Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council supports the following resolution from the Town of Puslinch;
That the Consent Agenda item 6.9 and 6.10 be received for information; and
Whereas the Government of Ontario has introduced Bill 5: Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, which proposes substantial changes to environmental planning legislation, including the repeal of the Endangered Species Act and the creation of “Special Economic Zones” that may override local planning authority; and
Whereas the Township of Puslinch supports increasing housing supply and economic growth, but believes this must be achieved without undermining environmental protections or compromising the integrity of municipal planning processes; and
Whereas Bill 5, as proposed, risks weakening safeguards for Ontario’s natural heritage and reducing the role of municipalities in managing growth in a responsible and locally informed manner;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Puslinch:
• Opposes the provisions in Bill 5 that would reduce environmental protections or override municipal planning authority;
• Urges the Province of Ontario to advance housing and infrastructure growth through policies that respect sound environmental planning principles and uphold the planning tools available to local governments;
• Opposes the use of Bill 5 that may reduce a municipality’s ability to enforce its local by-laws (planning and other affected by-laws);
• Opposes the potential use of Bill 5 to supersede Ministry jurisdiction to require proper approvals such as ARA licences or ECAs; and
• Opposes the potential use of Bill 5 to apply a SEZ to lands that are already licenced through provincial approvals such as an ARA licence or ECA to supersede requirements under those licenses or approvals.
• Directs that this resolution be forwarded to:
1. The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
2. The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
3. The Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment,
Conservation and Parks
4. MPP Joseph Racinsky
5. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
6. All Ontario municipalities for their awareness and consideration.
7. All Conservation Authorities in Ontario
8. Conservation Ontario
Carried
i. Resolution – Municipality of Tweed (Information)
Re: Blue Box Producer – Eligible Sources
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Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council supports the following resolution from the Municipality of Tweed;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
WHEREAS under Ontario Regulation 391/21: BIue Box producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for ‘eligible’ sources only;
AND WHEREAS ‘ineligible’ sources, which producers are not responsible for, include businesses, places of worship, daycares, campgrounds, public-facing and internal areas of municipal-owned buildings, and not-for-profit organizations, such as shelters and food banks;
AND WHEREAS failure to include ‘ineligible sources under the Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box program is in essence a provincial tax on ineligible sources;
AND WHEREAS should a municipality continue to provide services to the ‘ineligible sources, the municipality will be required to oversee the collection, transportation, processing of the recycling, assuming 100% of the cost which amounts to yet another provincial municipal download;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Tweed Council hereby request that the province amend Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of- life management of recycling product from all sources;
AND FURTHER THAT Council hereby request the support of all Ontario Municipalities;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ric Bresse, Member of Provincial Parliament for Hastings-Lennox and Addington, Minister of Affairs and Housing, Rob Flack and all Ontario Municipalities.
Carried
j. Heather and Paul Mielhausen (Direction)
Re: Purchase of Unopened Road Allowance – Howard Bowman Drive and Dorcas Bay Road
Discussion ensued surrounding the request for the purchase of unopened road allowance.
Mayor McIver requested that By-law 2021-20 – Sale of Unopened Road Allowance Policy, be presented to Council for review prior to a decision being made regarding the request.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That Council direct staff to bring forward a report with By-Law 2021-20 – Sale of Unopened Road Allowance Policy for information.
Carried
9. Reading of By-laws
a. By-law 2025-51
Being a By-law to Appoint Building Officials under the Building Code Act for the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
b. By-law No. 2025-54
Being A By-Law to Set Fees and Charges for The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
c. By-law No. 2025-56
Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
d. By-law 2025-57
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, June 23, 2025
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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
10. Closed Session – Nil.
11. Adjournment
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the meeting adjourns at 1:48 p.m.
Carried
