Members Present: Mayor-Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor-Rod Anderson (Via Zoom), Councillor-Todd Dowd (Via Zoom), Councillor-Laurie (Smokey) Golden
Members Absent: 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, GIS/IT Manager-Kara Smith, Fire Chief-Jack Burt, Parks and Facilities Manager-Mark Coleman
Others Present: Nick Larson – Agile Infrastructure Ltd (Via Zoom)
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.
2. Approval of the Agenda
a. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, 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. 25-25, September 22, 2025
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the minutes of Council Meeting No. 25-25, September 22, 2025, be approved as printed and circulated.
Carried
4. Public Meeting – Nil.
5. Delegation – Nil.
6. Consideration of Agenda Items
a. Nick Larson, Agile Infrastructure Ltd (Via Zoom)
Re: GIS/IT Manager Report No. GIS IT 25-04 2025 Asset Management Plan Update
Mayor McIver welcomed Nick Larson from Agile Infrastructure Ltd to the Council Meeting.
Nick Larson provided Council with an overview of the asset management plan including, clarification on current asset performance by replacement value and asset group, expenditure program projection, and the $40,000.00 per year long-term average spending forecast for sidewalk maintenance.
Council discussed the ability of the Municipality to fund desired infrastructure performance objectives.
Mr. Larson noted that the Asset Management Plan includes a financial strategy, demonstrating the Municipality’s ability to achieve its desired infrastructure performance objectives.
Council asked about the figures for the proposed financing strategy related to the inclusion of a new arena and asked about the inclusion of a row for the Tobermory Community Centre Water System.
Mr. Larson stated that the Updated Asset Management Plan will be available on the Municipality’s website.
Council thanked Mr. Larson for his presentation.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
THAT Council receives GIS/IT 25-04 report titled 2025 Asset Management Plan Update; AND
THAT Council approves the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula’s 2025 Asset Management Plan Update, as presented; AND
THAT Council recommit to the Municipality’s existing Strategic Asset Management Policy, originally approved by By-law 2019-52, as the guiding framework for ongoing asset management planning and implementation.
Carried
b. Building Department Report No. BD 25-14
Re: Trailer Agreement
Applicant/Owner(s): Ms. Kelly Leal Snider & Mr. Dale Keith Snider
16 Paul Dr, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, County of Bruce
Assessment Roll No. 41 09 680 002 11800 0000
#26-04-2025
Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That the Trailer Agreement requested by Ms. Kelly Leal Snider & Mr. Dale Keith Snider for the property described as 16 Paul Drive, Plan 488 Lot 18 (41 09 680 002 11800 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
c. Fire Chief Report No. FC 25-07
Re: Tobermory Fire Hall Generator Report
Council inquired about the anticipated use of the existing generators following their replacement.
Fire Chief, Jack Burt stated that the generators will be assessed to determine whether they can be repurposed for use at an alternate site.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives report FD-25-07 – Tobermory Fire Hall Generator Replacement for information;
And that Council approves the replacement of the standby generator at the Tobermory Fire Hall;
And further that Council authorizes the Fire Chief to proceed with the purchase and installation of a new generator at a cost of $12,882.40 to be funded from the Capital Budget.
Carried
d. Fire Chief Report No. FC 25-08
Re: Lion’s Head Fire Hall Generator Report
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receives report FD-25-08 – Lions Head Fire Hall Generator Replacement for information;
And that Council approves the replacement of the standby generator and upgraded electrical service at the Lions Head Fire Hall;
And further that Council authorizes the Fire Chief to proceed with the purchase and installation of a new generator at a cost of $29,098.04 to be funded from the Capital Budget.
Carried
e. Parks and Facilities Manager Report No. PF 25-17
Re: RFQ Results for Rotary Hall Patio and Sidewalk Work
Council discussed the quote received for the Rotary Hall Patio and Sidewalk work.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Parks and Facilities Report PF 25-17 regarding RFQ Results for Rotary Hall Patio and Sidewalk Work as information; and
That Council accepts the quotation dated October 3, 2025 from Boyle Concrete Services in the amount of $105,610.00 + HST for construction of a new concrete patio, ramp and sidewalks fronting Rotary Hall at 59 Main Street, Lion’s Head, and
That Council authorizes Staff to utilize upwards of $52,000 from the Municipal Reserve to fund the balance of the project as needed.
Carried
f. Deputy Clerk Report No. DC 25-06
Re: 2025 Short-term Accommodation Licensing Program Review
Council discussed the information contained within Deputy Clerk Report No. DC 25-06.
Deputy Clerk, Lindsay Forbes, noted that complaints regarding issues with the operation of Short-term Accommodations, such as noise and waste management, have declined since the implementation of the STA Driveway Sign Requirement, which requires all Short-term Accommodations to clearly display the contact information for their Property Manager or Responsible Person at the end of the rental’s driveway.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council receives Report No. DC 25-06 Re: 2025 Short-term Accommodation Licensing Program Review as information.
Carried
g. Clerk Report No. C 25-23
Re: Volunteer Recognition Award Policy
Council asked about the previous format for the Volunteer Recognition Award.
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
THAT Council receives staff report C25-23 Volunteer Recognition Award Policy for information; and
THAT Council enacts a by-law to amend the existing Volunteer Recognition Award Policy for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Carried
h. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 25-18
Re: Quarterly Report
Council asked staff to explore cost recovery options to address the growing number of Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department calls within Federal and Provincial Parks.
Chief Administrative Officer, Peggy Mierlo-West, noted that staff will prepare a report to be presented to Council at a later date.
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That Council receive Report CAO 25-18 Quarterly Report as information.
Carried
7. Other Business
a. Councillor Golden expressed concerns regarding the Paid Parking Program in Tobermory during the 2025 season and requested that additional training be provided to contract parking staff.
b. Councillor Golden asked about the potential reconstruction of Cabot Head Road, including legal obstacles that would prevent the project’s implementation.
Chief Administrative Officer Peggy Van Mierlo-West noted that staff will prepare a report to be presented to Council at a later date.
8. Correspondence
a. Tobermory Chamber of Commerce (Information)
Re: Paid Parking Program Concerns 2025
b. Ministry of the Solicitor General (Information)
Re: Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Cost Recovery Model
c. Bruce County – Build in Bruce (Information)
Re: Together in Action Housing Forum
d. Paul Vickers, MPP – Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound (Information)
Re: Ontario Investing in 5 Community Safety Projects in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
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Moved by Councillor Todd Dowd, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the correspondence items b, c and d be received as information as printed and circulated.
Carried
e. Lindsay Road Rate Payers Association (Direction)
Re: Petition for the recognition of McIvor Drive, Donald Road, Cardinal Crescent, and Fox Trail as municipality operated neighbourhood throughfares
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the correspondence items a and e be directed to staff; and
That staff reports in response to the correspondence items be presented at a future Council Meeting.
Carried
9. Reading of By-laws
a. By-Law No. 2025-70
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 14, 2025
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading, and enacted.
Carried
10. Closed Session
a. Closed Session
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Councillor Todd Dowd
That Council move into a closed meeting at 2:08 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: f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Identifiable Individual).
Carried
b. Reporting Out
Mayor McIver reported out that Council met in closed session with the CAO, Clerk and Municipal Solicitor in attendance to discuss advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Identifiable Individual). Council approved the closed session minutes from September 8, 2025 and direction was given to the CAO.
11. Adjournment
a. Motion to adjourn
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Moved by Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson
That the meeting adjourns at 2:29 p.m.
Carried
