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, Public Works Manager-Troy Cameron
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 Dowd declared a Pecuniary Interest on Closed Session Item b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees (HR update).
2. Approval of the Agenda
#22-01-2025
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the content of the agenda be approved as presented.
Carried
3. Adoption of the Minutes
a. Re: Council Meeting No. 25-20, July 28, 2025
#22-02-2025
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 25-20, July 28, 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 25-19
Re: Tender PW 2025-05 for the Rental of Tandem Snowplow Trucks with One-way Plow, Wing and Sander with Operator and the Rental of a Sidewalk/Parking Lot Blower and Sander with Operator
Council asked about the number of bids received for Tender PW 2025-05.
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, noted that a combination of factors—such as rising insurance costs and challenges in recruiting employees—has contributed to a decline in the number of bids received for municipal tenders in recent years.
Council asked whether potential fluctuations in fuel costs were accounted for in Tender PW 2025-05.
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, confirmed that the tender includes a “Fuel Escalator and De-escalator” clause to help offset potential changes in fuel prices.
#22-03-2025
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
THAT Council receives Public Works Department Report PW 25-19 titled Tender PW 2025-05 for the Rental of Tandem Snowplow Trucks with One-way Plow, Wing and Sander with Operator and the Rental of a Sidewalk/Parking Lot Blower and Sander with Operator, as information;
AND THAT Council, pending discussions and comments from today’s review, awards the Tender to the following contractors for a three-season term:
Beat Contractor Price per hour
2025/2026, 2026/2027, 2027/2028
Pike Bay Area Liverance Haulage $173.50, $173.50, $177.00
Cape Chin Area Rydall Contracting $175.00, $185.00, $195.00
Dorcas Bay Area Rydall Contracting $175.00, $185.00, $195.00
Tobermory Sidewalks and Parking Lots Rydall Contracting $145.00, $155.00, $165.00
Tobermory Handwork Rydall Contracting $60.00, $65.00, $70.00
Carried
b. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 25-20
Re: Tender PW 2025-04, Winter Sand
#22-04-2025
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That, Council receives Public Works Department report titled PW 25-20 Tender 2025-04 – Winter Sand, as information, and;
That, Council awards the Winter Sand Tender to Walker Aggregates, for $115,840.00, excluding HST.
Carried
c. Building Department Report No. BD 25-10
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner (s): Mr. Alexander Bruce Lawson
Con 1 WBR Pt Lot 6, 152 Clarke’s Road, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 660 002 00806 0000
#22-05-2025
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Aman Sohrab
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Mr. Alexander Bruce Lawson for the property described as 152 Clarke’s Road, Con 1 WBR Pt Lot 6 (41 09 660 002 00806 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
d. Building Department Report No. BD 25-11
Re: No Demand for Services Site Plan Control Agreement
Owner: Mr. Mark Alexander Reschke and Ms. Kelly Lisa Reschke
TP Bury Pt Farm Lot 6 WBR RP R173 Part 6, Unassigned on Glacial Terrace
Assessment Roll No. 4109 680 004 115036 0000
Property Identifier Number (PIN): 33100-0163 (LT)
#22-06-2025
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. Mark Alexander Reschke and Ms. Kelly Lisa Reschke, owners of the property legally described as TP Bury Pt Farm Lot 6 WBR RP R173 Part 6 and located at an unassigned lot on Glacial Terrace, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula be approved.
Carried
e. Building Department Report No. BD 25-12
Re: Lift Holding (H) Zone
Owner: Mr. Mark Alexander Reschke and Ms. Kelly Lisa Reschke
TP Bury Pt Farm Lot 6 WBR RP R173 Part 6, Unassigned on Glacial Terrace
Assessment Roll No. 4109 680 004 115036 0000
Property Identifier Number (PIN): 33100-0163 (LT)
#22-07-2025
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the removal of the Holding “H” zone requested by Mr. Mark Alexander Reschke and Ms. Kelly Lisa Reschke of the properties legally described as TP Bury Pt Farm Lot 6 WBR RP R173 Part 6, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula be approved, and;
The passage of By-law No. 2025-63 being a by-law to lift the Holding “H” zone, at its Council meeting on Monday August 11, 2025.
Carried
f. Building Department Report No. BD 25-13
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner(s): Ms. Angela Beth McKenney and Mr. Randy Glen McKenney
Plan 417 Lot 26, 151 Simpson Avenue, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 680 004 16822 0000
#22-08-2025
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Ms. Angela Beth McKenney and Mr. Randy Glen McKenney for the property described as 151 Simpson Avenue, Plan 417 Lot 26 (4109 680 004 16822 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
g. Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Report No. MLEO 25-08
Re: Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointments 2025
#22-09-2025
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives MLEO Report 25-08 titled Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointments 2025, and
That Council approves the passage of By-law No. 2025-64 being a bylaw to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, at today’s meeting.
Carried
h. Museum Committee
Re: July 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes
#22-10-2025
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the minutes of Drainage Committee Meeting No. 25-06, July 8, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
i. Drainage Committee
Re: July 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Council asked for clarification regarding the recommendations from the Drainage Committee about the Copper Kettle Bridge.
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, provided an overview of the Stokes River Drain in relation to the Copper Kettle Bridge and the infrastructure’s associated impact on drainage.
Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, stated that a report provided by a Structural Engineer from GEI outlines that rock clearing within the proximity of the Copper Kettle Bridge can be completed to assist with drainage capacity, and a report with additional information about the project will be presented to Council at a later date.
#22-11-2025
Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden
That the minutes of Drainage Committee Meeting No. 25-04, July 10, 2025, and all actions contained therein be approved as printed and circulated; and
That Council supports the recommendation made by the Drainage Committee and directs staff to consult with Cobine Engineering regarding extending the Municipal drain downstream of the Copper Kettle Bridge; and
That Council supports the recommendation made by the Drainage Committee, and directs staff to enter into an agreement with GEI Consultants to provide services to prepare for tendering work and contract administration associated with increasing the hydraulic capacity at the Copper Kettle Bridge.
Carried
7. Other Business – a. Nil.
8. Correspondence
a. Paul Vickers, MPP-Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound (Information)
Re: Ontario Expanding Palliative Care Access in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
#22-12-2025
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the correspondence be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
9. Reading of By-laws
a. By-law 2025-64
Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
b. By-Law No. 2025-65
Being A By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council Meeting of The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, August 11, 2025
#22-13-2025
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
a. Closed Session
#22-14-2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council move into a closed meeting at 1:15 p.m. with the CAO and Clerk in attendance pursuant to Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees (HR update);and c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality (Arena Property Update).
Carried
b. Reporting Out
Mayor McIver reported out that Council met in closed session with the CAO and Clerk in attendance to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees (HR update); and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality (Arena Property Update). Council approved the closed session minutes from July 28, 2025 and direction was given to the CAO.
11. Adjournment
a. Motion to Adjourn
#22-15-2025
Moved by Councillor Aman Sohrab, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the meeting adjourns at 2:15 p.m.
Carried
